-- This paper has been authorized officially to announce the name of H. S. Hull of this city as candidate for the election of delegate to the Republican national convention from the eleventh congressional district. This honor will be a deserved compliment to Mr. Hull, who while being one of the largest and most prominent manufacturers in the northern part of the state, has always been a liberal contributor to the party.
-- The subject of the Grand Traverse County Teachers' Institute last Thursday was "Industrial Education" must come soon. The present system is one of artificiality, such things as books instead of those things that produce real culture and character. The treat population of American now is in the cities and these do not offer opportunities for labor with the hands or for contact with nature.
-- At the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration of the Immaculate Conception Church at the Grand Opera House on March 7th, Hon. George G. Covell will deliver an address. The announcement is being made early in anticipation of a large crowd and to avoid any prior engagements. A short program of music suitable for the occasion will bring an added interest.
-- The village of Thompsonville is awakening to the fact that an organization of her business men will mean much for the benefit of that village. Three officers of the Traverse City Board of Trade visited that place last night upon an invitation of a similar association in Thompsonville.
-- O. V. Holmes, of Holmes Siding, was in the city Thursday after a six weeks' visit with old time friends and neighbors in St. Lawrence county, N. Y. Mr. Holmes had not visited his old home for more than 30 years, but he was greatly surprised to find so few changes in that part of the state. He will also investigate the copper question while in Arizona.
-- F. H, Smith left Friday on an extended business trip through the west. He will visit Oregon, California and Arizona. Mr. Smith has been investing in timber in Oregon for some time and expects to add to his interests while in that state.
-- Miss Jennie Wolfe, who has been superintendent of nurses in the Aberdeen, Washington General Hospital for more than two years, returned home this afternoon and will remain here permanently. Miss Wolfe resigned her position in January owing to ill health. A trip to the ocean and Los Angeles where she has been recuperating, has given her an expectation of a full recovery.
-- After six weeks of intense suffering Miss Frances C. Chapin, aged 63, passed quietly into the long sleep Saturday night at her home on Washington Street. Miss Chapin was one of the most active members of the First Congregational church being very devoted to her Master in work for the cause of Christ.
-- Judge MacFarland who is hearing the Haride conspiracy case, strongly scored the newspapers Saturday. He promised if any further misleading stories regarding the trial appeared, he would take measures to have the publisher prosecuted.
-- Mr. McCombs, a resident of South Grant, is very sick all last week and his neighbors have worked faithfully to keep the roads plowed out so that they could get the doctor from Wexford. He is feeling much better, but will not be fully recovered for a week or two more.
-- Mrs. John Kreitz, who lives at Shetland, was taken ill last Wednesday. Mr. Kraliz, the teacher of the Shetland School, on his return home found her almost helpless. Medical attendance was summoned and owing to prompt treatment, she is on the road to recovery.
-- Advice on deportment. When a church service is over, leave quietly and deliberately. You may chat with your friends in the vestibule, but not in the hall of worship.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. Treatment of a child during a convulsion is to be first directed toward relaxing the spasm and then to remove the cause of the trouble.
-- Best buy of the week. Men's "Walk-Over" shoes, $3.50 - $4.00 at A. V. Friedrich.
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