• Dr. James F. Canavan, first assistant physician on the staff of the Northern Michigan asylum died Friday morning after an illness of less than a week, appendicitis being the cause of his death. Dr. Canavan became ill last Saturday morning but his condition was not regarded as serious until the next day when the diagnosis of appendicitis was clear. Surgery revealed that the appendix had been ruptured and the intestines were infected.
• Mrs. T. J. Hans and daughter, Georgie and Miss Minnie Votruba returned home yesterday morning after a week's visit at Old Mission where they were guests at Cherrycroft, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mills. As the weather was so delightful, much of their time was spent outdoors boating, swimming and picnicking.
• The boy who has been living with H. B. Pratt ran away a week ago. He was called Harry Pratt as Mr. Pratt intended to adopt him and make him his heir. It is said he had contracted the habit of smoking and using cigarettes which may have proved his downfall.
• The great Hagenbeck and Wallace circus combined shows is certainly without a peer, the two performances in the city yesterday being witnessed by thousands and thoroughly pleasing all. The animal acts were especially wonderful holding the mass of spectators spellbound.
• Five hundred people, ranging from "Uncle” Dan Whipple down to those whose names are on the cradle roll of the Church of Christ sat down to dinner Sunday on the beach at East Bay. Each one present had brought a basket and these were combined into a dinner that had few equals. After the feasting, races and games were held to aid the work of digestion. The only disappointment was that the preachers' race was called off.
• Good weather has prevailed during the past week with a few refreshing showers making the atmosphere just right. Several new names were added to the resort population and a good year is assured. The Rushmore House at Old Mission is especially enjoying good patronage.
• Mr. and Mrs. H. Wheeler Perce of Chicago are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Quick this week. Mr. Perce is the president of the National Association of Scientific Angling Club which is composed of the tournament casting clubs of America and literally extends from New York to San Francisco. It is an educational factor in leading sportsmen into an appreciation of the higher ethics of the sport and endeavors to assist in promoting true sportsmanship in all sports.
• Charles Parks of this city was in Kingsley last week. He had been contracted to do the connecting of the water mains to supply water for the Kingsley grist mill and Ralph Case.
• The Traverse City Iron Works has just sold a 150 horse-power tandem gas producer engine and outfit to the East Jordan Electric Company, the engine to be used to furnish power for the lighting plant. The engine is the same type originated and manufactured by the local concern which has been in successful operation for some time in various portions of the country.
• $50,000 for 1907 cherries! That is the estimate that has been made for the Grand Traverse crop, the figures undoubtedly low as many are being shipped by the growers themselves and it would be a difficult task to collect figures for these. The estimated amount contracted for is 17,500 cases and the average price paid is $1.40.
• A large congregation attended the morning service of the Church of Christ Sunday to listen to the Rev. Thomas Penn Ullom deliver a sermon. Mr. Ullom was the former pastor of the church but resigned to take up evangelistic work in which he has been very successful, over 4,000 conversions being made during Mr. Schofield's tour. He has met with many interesting experiences and his sermon dealt largely with these.
• Advice on deportment. When traveling, if a person crushes or crowds you, and apologizes, accept the apology with a cold bow.
• Medical advice of a century ago. In the early stage of an inflammation, when the vessels are engorged, local bleeding and cold are valuable agents.
• Best buy of the week. Black Mercerized Black Petticoats with Flowers and Ruffles, 44 cents at The Globe Department Store.