• The local ministers association is making arrangements for a great Anti-Saloon League Sunday in this city in early February. Letters have been written to some of the best speakers in the state inviting them to be present.
• About twenty-five young friends of Miss Maud Arnold met at the Schichtel home for a farewell party Thursday evening. Games and a taffy pulling helped to pass away the time.
• Jim Ladell has been obliged to take a temporary vacation from his work of carrying the mail at Williamsburg on account of ill health. In order to get the full benefit of medical attendance, he has come to the hospital in this city for treatment. Eugene Hill is carrying the mail and freight in Mr. Ladell's absence.
• The We-que-tong Club directors are laying extensive plans for very important improvements about the clubhouse and grounds during the coming season. One proposal is to put in heavy piling to withstand the force of any sea and the crush of ice. Another project is to construct a more suitable dock to accommodate the increasing number of motor boats owned by club members.
• Francis Griffiths, the young man who, destitute and without work, applied to the poor commissioners for help, has found provision for his needs, although in an entirely unexpected manner. About two weeks ago the Mother Superior at St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum in which young Griffiths was an inmate about ten years ago, received word that he had fallen heir to a considerable estate through the recent death of his grandfather, Thomas McGarry.
• Mr. and Mrs. J. L. VanKeuren entertained Monday night with a china shower for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Murchie whose marriage took place New Year's Day. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Hearts were strung from the corners of rooms to the center where it ended with one large red heart. Dainty refreshments were served and many beautiful pieces of china and good wishes were given to the couple.
• Mrs. Emily Host died Monday afternoon at her home in Acme where she has lived many years. Paralysis was the cause of her death and she was 65 years of age. Mrs. Host was the widow of Philip Hose, a veteran of the Civil War and a pioneer well known in the city. Two children are left.
• A Shropshire ewe belonging to Joseph Smith of Williamsburg gave birth to a lamb on the night of January 8 and for twenty-four hours the little animal lay in the snow by its mother's side. Neighbors saw it and told Mr. Smith who could not believe the story as lambing time comes along in April. The lamb was found and cared for and seems to be strong and healthy despite its chilly reception into the world.
• The state and county taxes are coming in at a very satisfactory rate and City Treasurer Huellmantel stated today that the collections so far were ahead of those last year at this time, about one thousand dollars more. On January 10 the four percent penalty for collection was added and since then the balance of the roll has been coming in regularly.
• Every slot machine in Kalkaska has been confiscated and removed by the village authorities. There has been considerable agitation regarding the machines and finally the ministers took hold of the matter and pressure was brought to bear on the village council with the above result.
• A benefit dance was given Monday night in the Second Street hall for the benefit of Joseph Pomazal who has been ill for some time. An endeavor is being made to send him west where it is hoped that he will be so benefited that he will recover. About $50 was cleared.
• W. B. Kenney of this city has been appointed state agent for the White Sewing Machine. Mr. Kenney was with the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co. for some time and was afterwards appointed assistant state agent.
• Advice on deportment. White kid gloves should be worn at a ball, and only taken off at supper-time.
• Medical advice of a century ago. All house drains should be occasionally flushed by pouring large bodies of water into them.
• Best buy of the week. Colored Taffetas, 69 cents a yard at E. Wilhelm.