-- Two court cases of interest to area residents were heard earlier this week. The jury brought in a verdict of guilty in the case of the People vs. Gilbert Olsen and Joseph Ramsey who were charged with breaking and entering a store. In the case of the People vs. Bruno Maus, the prisoner stood mute and a plea of not guilty was entered. Motion for a continuance was asked for the defendant and granted.
-- Miss Wright's class of music at Grawn gave a recital at the home of Mrs. S.J. Bracker Saturday afternoon. The program was very much enjoyed by all present. Refreshments of watermelon, cake and lemonade were served.
-- Arthur Alleman, 24 years old, was instantly killed by an Ann Arbor train at Beulah last night. According to the testimony of Tommy White, the two spent the afternoon in a Thompsonville saloon, each drinking considerably. Both men were aboard the train when it reached Beulah but Alleman did not get off when the stop was made. As the train started, he ran to the door and jumped at which time he was thrown under the wheels.
-- William Prentice left Monday for Honor where he will at once begin the construction of a shingle mill for William Chase and in the spring Mr. Prentice will build a lumber mill. It is figured that there will be about a six months' run on lumber and a year's run on shingles, making about 12,000,000.
-- This morning in St. Joseph's church at Mapleton, Miss Rachael Lardie and William Emory were united in marriage by the Rev. Father Faucher of Elk Rapids, the ceremony being the second ever performed in the new church. A dainty wedding breakfast was served later at the home of the bride and this evening a reception will be tendered at the home of the groom's parents.
-- The entire crew of car ferry Manistique No. 1, which was sold to the Grand Trunk line and will run from Milwaukee to Grand Haven, have returned to their homes at Northport. The crew of 37 has been replaced by men hired by the Grand Trunk. There are reports that Captain Robertson may build a large hotel.
-- The writers of the note found in the bottle floating on the water of the bay last week by Mrs. Charles Pickell called upon Chief of Police C. W. Ashton Friday at the city lock-up, badly frightened by the commotion they had raised. It is safe to say that the two quite small children will never repeat the act.
-- George M. Leonard, president, and other officers and members of the Furniture City Gas and Oil Company who have leases on productive property in Oklahoma leave today for a week's inspection of their possessions. W. C. Hull, Charles E. Fink and W. J. Long of this city will accompany Mr. Leonard.
-- Eva Lawrence was granted a divorce from her husband, Frank Lawrence, by Judge Mayne last night. Neither party is to marry for a period of one year after the decree.
-- In attempting to lift his gun from a boat, Ray Barker, aged 17, received the full charge in his left shoulder and will probably die from the wounds and exposure. In company with a chum, Barker went hunting on Pine Lake near Horse Point. He picked up his gun by the muzzle and in so doing, struck the hammer on the side of the boat, discharging the weapon. A physician removed over 100 pieces of bullets and wadding, but was unable to remove some others.
-- Total attendance for this year's World Series was 82,232 and total receipts were $94,476.00. The Chicago club received $19,581.60 as did the Detroit club. Each Chicago player received $1,317.58 and each Detroit player received $878.09. These figures are all above those for 1907.
-- Advice on deportment. When shopping, never take a costly piece of goods -- nor any piece -- into a better light without first asking the clerk's permission to do so.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. Stimulation of the skin is of great importance in treating eczema. Drugs have been used as well, such as resorein, tar, camphor, etc.
-- Best buy of the week. Children's Union Suits, 25 cents and up at J. W. Milliken.
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