-- While engaged in trying to cut the night wood for his home, M. H. Udell suffered a serious accident last night, the ax passing completely through a small toe, entering his foot, severing an artery and nearly taking the toe off besides badly splitting the foot. He is now resting as easy as possible though faint and weak from the loss of blood. Blood poisoning is feared.
-- The 6-year-old son of Andrew Gilmore of Mapleton was severely scalded by falling into a tub of hot water last night, the right arm and a portion of one side of his body receiving terrible injuries. He was brought to the Grand Traverse Hospital this afternoon, the little fellow having faith that the doctors and nurses could relieve the pain.
-- The baskets in Campbell's hall were put up this afternoon and the team will start practice next Monday. A meeting will soon be held to elect a captain. A schedule with out-of-town teams will be arranged as soon as possible and local basketball admirers have already made inquiries regarding ticket sales.
-- Dr. Prentice returned to McMillan today after spending a few days with his son, Will of 147 Garfield Avenue who was injured at the Oval Wood Dish Company last week. The young man is healing nicely and may return to work by the new year.
-- The Jolly Ten club met last evening with Miss Evelyn Chase of West Sixth Street. The young people enjoyed the time by (playing) the game of "Walk A Mile" and initiating two members. Light refreshments were served and music along with other games were played until a late hour.
-- Between 25 and 30 men are now at work on the new refrigerator plant. The foundation for the walls is laid and another day will see the columns of the floor completed. A car of steel supplies was unloaded yesterday and more are expected soon.
-- The condition of John Daizell, who was injured by a stray bullet while north on a hunting trip, is not as favorable, Mr. Daizell being subject to delirium. Although his mind had cleared somewhat this morning, he does not remain rational.
-- Miss Laura Scofield entertained about 12 of her young lady friends last evening at a thimble party. All enjoyed the song by little Gladys Howard, a miss of two and one-half years. A light lunch was served and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent.
-- Mrs. Gerst left this morning over the G. R. & I., for New York City from which place she will sail for foreign ports, intending to visit points in Germany. She will be gone some time.
-- The markets loosened up a bit this week and towards noon today receipts began to increase. The potato price is still quoted at 25 and 30 cents. The retail price of tubers slid down to 40 cents.
-- Mrs. Frances Griffin, one of the older residents of the city, passed away today after an illness covering more than two years. She was 67 years old and leaves one son, ex-Judge Edward Slussar of Mancelona. Mrs. Griffin was an earnest Christian woman and although she realized that her condition was hopeless, accepted her fate with resignation and was prepared for the end when it finally came.
-- Col. E. B. Ward of Charlevoix was in this city Friday attending to some of the details in connection with the demonstration which Charlevoix is going to make here at the time of the big meeting of the Michigan State Grange, proving that Charlevoix is on the map. It is expected that 500 will be in attendance.
-- Advice on deportment: When a lady raises her dress with both hands it exposes too much ankle and is most vulgar.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. The ideal sick room is one that is large and cheerful.
-- Best buy of the week. Shoes for men, just the kind for knockabout wear, $2.50 at Rowland Douglass.
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