• The Salvation Army box at the post office was stolen sometime between Saturday night and Monday morning. It was pretty well filled with contributions which kind hearted persons had dropped in. A short time ago the Army box was broken open from breaking the glass. One of the post office clerks heard the noise and immediately went out and took the money for safe keeping. Miss Adell of the Army then put a new box in place and now the money and the box are gone.
• Roy W. Supple, of 615 West Eleventh Street, lost his left hand by getting it entangled in a circular saw while at work late Saturday afternoon in the J. E. Greilick company's plant. The young man attempted to put some dressing on the belt without stopping the machine which caused the accident.
• Mrs. Ray Belding received a letter Saturday from Mrs. M. E. Mahn, of San Fernando, Cal., telling of the death of her daughter, Beulah Welch, formerly of this city on the 18th of December. Miss Welch was a sufferer from tuberculosis and left here three years ago for California where it was hoped the climate would prove beneficial.
• During the year just closed, County Treasurer F. E. Brown has made out 893 tax receipts besides 29 redemption certificates. This is the largest number for the last three years. Treasurer Brown is hoping for enough more to even up 900 although it does not look as though the number will reach that figure.
• Wencel Bartak, who was stricken with paralysis last week, has improved to a certain extent, although still in a very critical condition. Mr. Bartak recognizes his relatives, but has not recovered his speech. His right leg, which was paralyzed, he can now move a trifle.
• Since the establishment of the branch in this city, it has been the custom of the employees of Grinnell Brothers music house to meet at an annual dinner at the home of the manager. This was done Monday night at the home of W. E. Bennett on West Seventh Street where they enjoyed a five-course dinner which was a banquet in every sense of the word. During the evening, telegrams were received from Fred Grinnell, who was called away because of illness, Grinnell Brothers of Detroit and J. W. Cliffe, formerly the local branch manager. Mr. Cliffe also remembered his former associates with a box of carnations and a supply of bon bons.
• Search is being made in the area for the whereabouts of Earl Green, alias Earl Johnson, a deserter from the United States Navy and an alleged murderer of a United States officer. The wanted man recently resided in this city and left unceremoniously, jumping a board bill of about $22 which he had run at S. P. Russell's.
• Miss Sadie R. Boughey, daughter of Mrs. Mary Boughey, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony last week to Menno J. Buschert, formerly of Petoskey but now making his home in this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. H. Fleming, pastor of the Fourteenth Street Church. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride in the old Boughey home.
• Miss Ruth Jackson, who for over three years has been very efficient to her service as "central” for the Citizens Telephone Company at Kingsley, resigned her place last Thursday. She is now taking a course in bookkeeping at the Needham Business College.
• The children and grandchildren of B. D. Winnie surprised him Saturday by gathering at his home to help him celebrate his 70th birthday. A beautiful dinner was served by Mrs. E. O. Winnie.
• Miss Hattie Scripture, a resident of Acme, left for Howard, N. Y. where she will spend the winter with relatives. She was accompanied as far as Buffalo by George Peek. Mr. Peek has gone to join his wife at that place and will remain this winter.
• Advice on deportment. When attending church, should you see a stranger standing in the aisle, unnoticed by the sexton or usher, quietly invite him into your pew.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat ringworm of the scalp, apply a tincture of iodine twice a day for 14 days.
• Best buy of the week. Men's Fur Coats, $19.50 - $32.50 at Steinberg Bros.