-- The family residence of Samuel Byers, south of Buckley, burned to the ground last week and with the contents was a total loss. The origin of the fire is not known, there having been no fire in the house since early in the morning. The loss is about $1,500.
-- Mrs. Margaret Moran died at her home at Barker Creek last Sunday, having suffered a stroke of paralysis on Saturday. She had not been well for some time having received a fall during the winter from which she never recovered. Mrs. Moran was one of the oldest settlers of the region and leaves eight living children, her husband having died several years ago.
-- Standing on the platform east of Grinnell's music store is a wreck of a once handsome piano, offering a mute appeal to the passersby. It is a relic of the recent fire on Front Street and so badly is it damaged that not even a string in its construction can be put in any use.
-- Mrs. Stella M. Champney left Wednesday for Oberlin, Ohio, where she will attend the exercises of the Oberlin High School. On Monday morning in company with her son, Don O. Champney, will leave Oberlin and being what is probably the longest walk any woman ever took for they will walk from that place to Traverse City. Mrs. Champney does not expect to experience any difficulty in making the walk and is in excellent training for the trip.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, of Grand Rapids, spent last Sunday in the city as the guests of Mrs. Dunn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thacker. Mr. Dunn, who is manager of the L. C. Smith typewriter Company in that city, returned this morning. Mrs. Dunn will remain here for a week's visit with friends.
-- A wild hog was captured by boys in the swamp near Fouch last week. The animal had probably at some time been domesticated but escaped into the swamp. It had reverted in time and was as wild as could be desired when the youngsters finally caught it after a long chase. It is now on exhibition at the Hotel Wisteria.
-- The second annual graduation at the Northern Michigan Asylum Training School for Nurses occurred in the chapel of the state institution last Tuesday evening, nine young women being presented with diplomas, showing they had successfully completed the course. The speaker, the Right Reverend John N. McCormick, DD., of Grand Rapids, delivered an address that held the audience every second of the time he was talking and left them with much material for sound, earnest thought.
-- Miss Ruth Rumsey and Miss Eva Thacker left Thursday for a trip to Yellowstone Park. Miss Rumsey, who is a stenographer for the Oval Wood Dish Co., will be gone three weeks but Miss Thacker will remain all summer.
-- Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pahl visited at the home of their son, Ernest Pahl, at his home near South Willliamsburg last Sunday, driving from near Buckley where they live. Master Pahl returned with them Monday night and will remain for a few days' visit.
-- Eugene Fisher, who lives in Glen Arbor, is recovering from a very serious case of blood poisoning that started from a bruise on the thumb of his right hand. His hand and arm, nearly to the shoulder, are swollen twice their natural size and it was feared that he would lose his arm and perhaps his life. He and his family feel very grateful to Dr. Frailick for saving both. New flesh is covering the bone of the thumb and he is able to be around again, but he won't have the use of his hand for a long time.
-- The ladies of the Congregational church are preparing for a novel excursion to be given on June 29. For that day, they have secured the steamer Chequamegon and a trip will be made to Boyne City where Heulah Home is located. The boat will leave at 7:30 and three hours will be given to spend at the home. As the number of tickets will be limited, they should be purchased early.
-- Advice on deportment. A single lady and a single gentleman should never be left alone in a room together. This could be embarrassing for them and lead to speculation amongst others.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat a victim of a lightning strike, place him in a current of fresh air, dash cold water on his face and chest. If body is cold, use lively friction with hands or flannel.
-- Best buy of the week. Window Shades, two for 70 cents at J. W. Slater.
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