-- Norman Ford, the 2-year-old son of Will Ford, had the index finger of his right hand severed at the first joint Wednesday afternoon by a pair of shears in the hands of his cousin, Iva Getchell, the 2-year-old daughter of Charles Getchell. The children were playing together when Iva picked up a pair of shears. In an attempt to take them away, the boy caught his finger between the blades.
-- The box social given at the Birmley schoolhouse Friday night for the benefit of the school library was a success financially and socially, $17.75 having been raised for the fund. A load of 20 persons from this city attended and enjoyed themselves very much in spite of the bad weather prevailing.
-- Michael H. Carroll and Leola Friend were quietly united in marriage last Thursday night at the office of Robert Walter, county clerk. The ceremony was performed by Justice Nerlinger and witnessed by only Mr. Walter and Miss Anna Needham. The groom is ticket agent at the Pere Marquette station in the city and both he and the bride have a large circle of friends who wish them nothing but happiness.
-- Judge Alfred Wolcott, one of the most prominent members of the judiciary of Michigan, fell dead Sunday afternoon, but his widow, a devoted Christian Scientist, refused to admit that his life had departed even though three physicians had confirmed the fact. Judge Wolcott was 48 years old and the cause of death was probably apoplexy.
-- The disappearance of Morris Levison, a young Russian who had not been seen yesterday morning, is causing considerable excitement among his friends. He was at the home of R. Schomberger on East Front Street, corner of Barlow, and when he walked out of the yard, none of the neighbors noticed which direction he took. Mr. Shalin, the shoe man, stated that he thought he saw Levison walking toward the G.R.&.I. station. The young man came to the city last November and had only been in the country a short time and speaks very little English.
-- A deal has been closed whereby the bakery business of L. E. Trimble on South Union Street has been sold to L.L.&L.C. Clapp. The new firm has bought the building and will take possession immediately. L.C. Clapp is a practical baker and has been doing a successful business in Kalkaska. The new firm will carry on the business with the same progressive spirit that has been characterized by the business methods of Mr. Trimble.
-- The Rev. Father Golden delivered a very able sermon Tuesday night on the "Sacrament of Matrimony" at St. Francis church, the church being packed to the doors. Father Golden deplored the evil of divorce and said it was destroying not only the sanctity of the home but the very foundations of government as well. He advised discretion in choosing a life partner and in that manner there would be happy homes.
-- Peter Olson, of Fife Lake Township, was at the courthouse today to make an affidavit to secure the bounty on two large lynx that he had killed in that area recently. The lynx were unusually large specimens and will bring a bounty of $5 each.
-- Mrs. Anna Burden, wife of Patrick Burden, died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Manistee. Mr. Burden took his wife to Manistee two weeks ago, hoping that the treatment offered would benefit her but she failed steadily and all effort to restore her to health were unavailing. She was 54 years old.
-- The Rev. W.R. Mathews, an aged pastor of the Adventist church at Cedar Lake, arrived in the city today, his mission being to search for a wayward son, age 15, who disappeared Thursday last. Rev. Mathews was in Cadillac yesterday and learned that the boy had spent Friday night in the police station being without funds. Last night, word was received in Cadillac that his son had been seen on the street of this city so he came here.
-- Thomas Moulton shipped a fine fox hound today to Guy Welton of Sault Ste. Marie, who will use the dog for wolf hunting. Wolves have been quite numerous the past winter and the hunters have been trying to exterminate them. The hound is 3 years old and his disposition is anything but agreeable or cheerful.
-- Advice on deportment: It is considered bad luck to keep mourning clothes in the house after the period of mourning is ended.
-- Medical advice of a century ago: One effective treatment for muscular rheumatism is to locally apply chloroform liniment or hot flannel.
-- Best buy of the week: Children's Suits, Sailor Blouse Style, Ages 3-10, $4:50-$5 at Hamilton Clothing Co.
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