• A. W. Rickerd has just finished a very unique monument for B. Chervenka of this city for his son. Mr. Chervenka is a wood worker by trade and the monument was made after his own design. The main part is a square of blue Portland marble, the top is finished with several widths of moldings. This is surrounded by a fluted column of white statuary marble.This will be the only monument of the kind in the cemetery.
• Allen Smith, of this city, left this morning for Big Bay, in the upper peninsula, where he will transact business connected with a timber deal. He expects to be gone a week.
• Will S. Anderson's house on West Seventh Street is being completely remodeled on the interior and when completed will be modern in every particular, the exterior alone receiving no change. The house was built thirty-nine years ago by Mr. Laird and immediately on being completed was bought by Mr. Anderson's father. This house was the first one south of the river.
• Word has been received of the death of Eddy H. Spoor, a former well-known Traverse City young man. Mr. Spoor died at his home in Redlands, California after an illness of about two weeks. Age was 48 years. He will be well remembered by the older residents here as the son of the late Rev. Dr. O. H. Spoor, who from 1872-1876 was pastor of the First Congregational church.
• Mrs. S. V. Williams left the city this morning for Copemish where she will visit at that place as well as Mesick, Sherman, Buckley and Wexford in the interest of the Salvation Army. She is expected to return to her home on Friday.
• R. L. Thacker, secretary of Traverse City Aerie No. 383 Fraternal Order of Eagles, who recently tendered his resignation, was the victim of a very pleasant surprise Tuesday evening, being presented with a solid gold emblematic ring by members of the order. The presentation speech was made by Frank L. Shuter. After the regular lodge meeting, a fish supper was enjoyed.
• The young people at Old Mission gave a very pleasant hop in the Macabees hall last Friday evening in honor of Miss Opal Emory. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings furnished the music.
• B. F. Scheffer, formerly of this city, now connected with the Pacific Coast Lumber Company of Astoria, Oregon, is in the city visiting his parents. He was employed by the J. E. Grelick Company and is well-known here. He has a fine position in Oregon and his friends will be glad to know that he is doing fine.
• Mrs. (Dr.) Eaton of Pellston stopped off here yesterday on her way home from Chicago where she has been study elocution. She has just signed a five-year contract with a lyceum bureau. While here she was the guest of E. L. Hughes and family.
• While the strains of a melody by Massenett were being played softly and sweetly, Miss Grace Sarah Hastings and William Reuben Foote were united in marriage at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, the full ring service being used, the ceremony being witnessed by about two hundred guests. The bride was charming in her pure white gown of chiffon batiste trimmed in Renaissance and baby Irish lace. Her long bridal veil was caught in her dark hair with a cluster of lilies of the valley. The couple will honeymoon in Niagara Falls and New York City.
• Dr. Harry Getman is the owner of a brand new team of thoroughbred goats. The animals are equipped with a full set of double harness and a wagon, the outfit being purchased by Mr. Getman for the pleasure of his children. That they were pleased goes without saying and it is expected that the team will receive a liberal amount of use.
• Advice on deportment. The tablecloth used for a dinner party should be of the finest quality.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat burns or scalds, a piece of antiseptic gauze, moistened with asalt solution (1 teaspoonful of salt to a pint of warm water) will relieve pain. When pain is relieved, dress with boric acid ointment or vaseline.
• Best buy of the week. Thelma Perfume, 75 cents per ounce at The Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co.