-- Beginning on the first of the month, all sparrows killed were worth 2 cents each to the person who killed them. This bounty is being paid during the months of December, January and February, the winter dates being for the purpose of protecting other birds.
-- In this month's issue of the Soda Fountain, a journal devoted to the soda water trade, S. E. Wait & Sons are given an excellent write up. The description of their store and winter opening cover a page and a half.
-- One big load of turkeys was weighed yesterday on the market site and disposed of to local dealers. The turkeys are as fine a lot as ever were displayed any year. It is the same with ducks and geese. It looks as though corn had been plentiful on their menu for weeks past.
-- Kubeck & Hoyt, clothiers, have issued a very interesting and unique calendar. The picture is an excellent likeness of "Uncle Dan" Whipple, the famous centenarian of the Grand Traverse region, while below is a history of the veteran. The calendar makes a valuable souvenir and can be obtained by calling on Kubeck & Hoyt.
-- Christmas at the county jail has always been looked forward to by the prisoners with anticipation because they know that on that day their menu will be the best that can be provided. It includes turkey, cranberry sauce, various vegetables, fruits and everything that goes with Christmas dinner. This year there were only three prisoners who were in the jail, two serving sentence.
-- The patients of the Northern Michigan Asylum are celebrating Christmas this evening. All who are able, will gather in the chapel and there they will find a storehouse full of all kinds of things which go toward making the holiday glad. A tissue paper house filled with all sorts of articles, candy and popcorn will be distributed for those whose friends have forgotten them or who have no friends on the outside. A musical program will conclude the evening.
-- Somebody has played a mean joke on Dr. A. H. Holliday causing him to lose his Christmas dinner. At Thanksgiving time, the doctor bought two large turkeys and one of them graced the family table for that feast. The other was kept with the intention of feeding on him at Christmas. All went well until a few nights ago when some villain entered the coop and abstracted the bird, making his escape in the darkness.
-- John Leiter of Acme is at East Bay with his wood sawing machine. He has a good many jobs to do in that neighborhood because he is known as a hustler and does a good job.
-- The Christmas tree entertainment at the Courtade school last Friday evening was well attended. There was music, singing and recitations by the pupils. Much credit is given to the teacher, Miss Turnbull, for her efforts in making the program a success.
-- Richard Gunnison Winnie, son of Alderman Malcolm Winnie, was untied in marriage this afternoon to Miss Mae LaBar, of Ludington. The wedding was performed by the Rev. Demas Cochlin in his study at the Congregational church, the wedding being a very quiet affair. The young couple left on the 5:30 train for Ludington, on their wedding trip. Both have many friends who extend to them their best wishes for future happiness.
-- The A. O. O. G. of Prospect Arbor elected officers at their last meeting held on December 23rd. Chief Gleaner is John Price; V. C. Gleaner, E. J. Bennett; Secretary and Treasurer, Alice Pierce; Chaplain, May Johnson; Inner Guard, John South and Outer Guard, David Johnson.
-- Advice on deportment. Cheese, bread and butter may be served with the salad course at a dinner party.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. Treatment for a fever from measles is to give the patient five to ten drops of sweetened water every two or three hours.
-- Best buy of the week. Men's All-wool Scarlet or Flesh colored underwear, 76 cents at the Globe Dept. Store.
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