- The long talked about high school alumni basketball game will probably be played Monday night at the skating rink. The game will see many of the old stars, including Pierson, McGarry and others in action. A fast, close contest is looked for.
- Louis Shoater appeared before Judge Nerlinger yesterday on complaint of his wife, Mary, who charged him with non-support of herself and two children. He gave a bond and was released.
- The Cooking club entertained Miss Julia Williams at the home of Mrs. J. O. Crotser Tuesday afternoon. The affair was very pleasant and enjoyed by a large number of the members. Another member of the club, Mrs. A. B. Cook, entertained Monday afternoon for Miss Williams, "Five Hundred" was the game of the afternoon with Miss Florence Crotser winning first prize and Miss Minnie Votruba, the consolation.
- The five months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Strom died this forenoon at the home, corner of Webster and Rose streets. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home. The family has recently located here from the southern part of the state.
- Interviews with many merchants of the city show that holiday business this year not only exceeded that of last year, but even was beyond expectations. Heavy buying was done in the season, but broken stocks now are the rule rather than the exception. As early as the morning before Christmas, a number of firms were sold out entirely in certain lines and those who waited were disappointed.
- The outlook for employment of all the available laboring men in the city is very good for the coming year. Indications the resort business will be the biggest in the history of the city are also anticipated.
- Three warrants were issued this afternoon in Judge Nerlinger's court charging gambling, the warrants being for Charles Germaine, Herman Kirchner and Charles Greenman, Andrew Johnson, a junk dealer, swearing out the warrants. Johnson alleges that he lost $682 but that he was returned $40 of the money.
- Lucius Patchin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Patchin of this city, sprang a surprise on his friends here when he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Blair at the home of the bride's parents near Houghton last week. Mr. Patchin, who is a graduate of the local high school, has been attending the Houghton School of Mines for the last two years. He has a large number of friends in the city to wish him happiness.
- Companion Court Traverse No. 6 and Court Traverse No. 853, I. O. F., will hold a joint installation of officers this evening at their hall in the Majestic Block, Brother A. E. Stevenson of Port Huron will be present to do the work. After the installation, there will be addresses by the general manager, also a banquet and dance. Companions are invited to bring their husbands or sweethearts and Foresters their wives or sweethearts.
- Miss Julia Williams, who becomes the bride of George Raff January 9, was the guest of honor at a very pretty miscellaneous shower given at the Caldwell home on Sixth Street yesterday afternoon. Hearts were the feature of the afternoon and it was appropriate that the game of hearts should be played. In the refreshments, everything was carried out in hearts and the bride-elect was served in heart shaped dishes.
- Traverse City High School, class of 1905 held a reunion at the home of Miss Olive Lackey, 821 Webster Street last Wednesday evening. Fourteen members were present, an oyster supper being a feature followed by games, music and reminiscing high school days.
- Advice on deportment. Upon reentering society after mourning a person should leave calling cards on all their family and friends.
- Medical advice of a century ago. There should be a constant and uniform supply of fresh air in the sick room.
- Best buy of the week. Men's Blue Flannel Overshirts, 48 cents at The Globe Dept. Store.
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