• The county superintendents of the poor, the county agent J. W. Hilliker and Judge of Probate Fred B. Walker have made their annual inspection of the county jail. The building was found in good shape and the care demonstrated in keeping it so was of the best. New mattresses have been purchased and will replace the old straw ones.
• W. Saxton of Kingsley suffered a severe injury to one foot while loading logs at Holmes siding. A log from the rail car rolled over onto Mr. Saxton's foot. The member was severely mangled and the amputation of the great toe was necessary.
• On Thursday evening last, the teachers of the third and second grades of the city held a meeting at Central at which the children dramatized stories. This shows the interpretation of the story that children have heard or read. It is a great stimulus to reading by throwing the child on his own responsibility, his originality is developed as well as furnishing the best of language exercise.
• Almost one thousand people attend the Anti-Saloon League Union meeting at the City opera house Sunday night. There was a great deal of interest manifested and the speakers were frequently interrupted by applause. After the group had stood and sung "Onward Christian Soldiers”, devotional were led by the Rev. W. H. Irwin of Asbury M. E. church.
• A message was received last week by Samuel Garland, cashier of the Traverse City State Bank, from Floyd Clinch at Chicago, announcing the death of Mrs. A. T. Lay, from heart failure. This will be sad news to many of the old-time friends here who have known her during her frequent visits to this city over many years past. She was known as a kind and courteous lady and her active interest in charities.
• W. N. DuPuy, well known in this city, has purchased the Kalkaskian. Mr. DuPuy has been connected with the paper for some time and has made it one of the most readable country papers in the north. The Kalkaskian enjoys a large patronage, its columns are clean and sparkling and it is readable from first to last.
• Mr. Dohm, a resident at Keystone, is rapidly disposing of his personal property as he expects to go to Grand Rapids. His wife is taking medical treatment at that place and it is thought she will be there for several months.
• While doing shopping last week in Kingsley, Tony Weber of Hannah had a $20 Galloway robe stolen from off his horse. No clue to the theft has been discovered.
• A petition to pave Washington Street from Cass to Railroad Avenue with Warrren Bros. Paving at a cost not to exceed State Street of $211 was received by the city council at its Monday night meeting. The petition was signed by Thomas T. Bates and numerous others. Another petition was submitted stating the kind of materials desired and when the paving was to be done.
• John C. Newman, formerly of this city, but now of Sioux City, Iowa, recently captured the leader of a band of youthful highwaymen after he had put the others to rout. William Flanagan, aged 47 years, leader of the so-called "Flanagan's Gang” and recently allied with the older and more notorious Brennan gang, carried out two amateurish holdups within three blocks. Newman had seen a young man go into a nearby pool hall and reported his observation to police who then entered and made the arrest.
• The millinery clerk and suit departments of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company will open within four or five days. These departments will be located on the second floor and will be very finely furnished, the furniture made by the Grelick Company in Mission style while the large room will be covered with 190 yards of Wilton velvet carpet.
• Advice on deportment. Mourning cards should be left for people who are in mourning, however, only intimate friends might expect admittance.
• Medical advice of a century ago. Stimulation of the skin in treating eczema is extremely important and drugs such as resorcin, tar, camphor, etc. have been used.
• Best buy of the week. Men's Red Bandana Handkerchiefs, 11 cents at The Globe.