-- The Grand Traverse Exposition is now under way with success assured despite the antics of the weather man which postponed the opening. The gates were left open and exhibitors spent a busy morning getting things in shape. Space has been in great demand and it is fast filling up with the finest displays ever seen in this region.
-- B. L. McDermid, first trick dispatcher of the Petoskey division of the Pere Marquette, will become a chief dispatcher on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad, having resigned his position, taking effect today. The large number of friends he has made in this city are sincerely sorry to see him and his family leave but offer best wishes for success and happiness in their new home, Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.
-- The Oak Park branch library has given the following report for the month of September: Fiction, 215; Juvenile Fiction, 252; Non-Fiction, 35; Total number of books given out, 502; Daily average, 20; Total number of people in reading room, 12; Daily average, 6.
-- The coal carrier, Arthur H. Hawgood, which went on a flat rock near Cat Head Point near Northport, is safely off, having got away before wrecking. The Hawgood had on more than a half million tons of coal and 1,000 tons of this were thrown overboard which lightened the vessel enough to allow her to get off under her own power.
-- A big barn dance at Felix Miller's near Williamsburg was well attended, about seventy in all being present. Everybody seemed to have a good time and expressed an interest in another such social affair soon.
-- A bad fire started on Herb Halk's place southeast of the city Saturday morning causing a neighboring farmer much anxiety about his buildings. The neighbors were phoned and soon there was a large crowd gathered to fight the blaze. There were a good many who were glad when rain started to fall.
-- Relatives of Dr. James A. Garland have received word that he passed away at his home in Alexandria, Ontario, typhoid fever being the cause of his death. Dr. Garland was 31 years old and had practice his profession for six years, being widely known and having a very large circle of friends. His relatives here were shocked to learn of his death.
-- While hunting in the woods near Suttons Bay, Ed Walters, son of William Walters, was accidentally shot by a rife in the hands of a member of the party. Dr.Payne examined the injury and advised an x-ray examination. An examination was made in Traverse City by Drs. Minor and Payne and the bullet removed after which the patient returned to Suttons Bay.
-- The dam of the Queen City Electric Light and Power Company was closed yesterday, the damage done by the pile giving way having been completely repaired. The company will be ready to furnish power and light for the city residents very soon now.
-- J. W. Slater has bought out the Grand Rapids Furniture Company's business on Union Street and will close out the old stock at once and stock up this store with a complete line of furniture, stoves, carpets, sewing machines, lamps, tinware, etc. This gives Mr. Slater three large stores to show goods. The stores will be managed by Clarence Slater and John Slater. J. D. Slater will do the collecting.
-- With the sickening groan of rendering timbers, the stand used for the wrestling and bicycle exhibitions at the fair ground collapsed yesterday afternoon towing several hundred men, women and children into a struggling, writhing heap. The accident took place while Madam Maranette's horses were performing. Those who witnessed the accident were of the opinion that someone was surely killed but when the excitement died down, it was discovered that the only person injured was Jamie Butler.
-- Advice on deportment: When mourning, men simply wear dark suits along with black gloves, hat bands and cravats.
-- Medical advice of a century ago: Every woman who has the cares of a household should indulge in open air exercise or daily walks.
-- Best buy of the week: Genuine Turkish Rockers, $18.00 at J. W. Slater.
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