Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1884-12-30

Taxes are the great subject OF worry
among the property owners.
Hang up the cutter and the sleigh bells
until the next blizzard comes.
The v g. Social Club viii give bail al
Metropolitan Hall On New Years.
The Council meets again on Friday even
ing at o'clock 10 consider charter amend
ments.
The authorities at the u. b. A. Home have
child for which permanent home IL
wanted.
The Council last night rescinded the per-
mission gwen previously allowing coasting
on fountain street
James Hamilton will erect block on the
corner Of Third avenue and South Division
street IN the spring.
Detective Connolly arrested Frank Worfel
yesterday on a warrant for keeping his sa-
loon open after hours
People having claims against the county
should nle them this week, a. the Board of
Supervisors meet next Monday.
Judging from the talk in society circles
there Will DC considerable observance of
New Year calls in Grand Rapids
The story about town regarding a stabbing
ARRAY IN an uptown saloon ON Saturday
evening proves 10 be- unfounded.
track has been laid out on Reeds Lake
Tor speeding purposes. IL VIII have To DO
relald again on account OF the thaw.
The mammoth roller-rink, which was
mentioned a few days ago, Is still contem-
plated and will be built next summer.
John s. Nichols was granted decree of
divorce yesterday from his wife by the Cir
cult Court on the ground of desertion.
Owing to the constant rain which has been
falling the past three or four days, some of
the Canal street Easements are flooded.
The Finance committee of the Board of
Supervisors were engaged yesterday IN set
Ting accounts with the County treasurer.
The thaw continued all day yesterday and
as a consequence tho sleighing Is all gone
and the streets are IN horrible condition.
Considering the tickle weather the resi-
dents Of this city have been Obliged to en-
dure, the general health is most excellent.
Travelling men who have been in the North
ern part of tho State complain of business
being entirely at a stand-still IN that sec
ton.
If Tom Martin was Street Commissioner
the streets would never have been in the
abominable condition they were yesterday
morning.
Those who are arranging their social en-
gagements for the coming month should not
overlook the charity ball which occurs at the
Morton, January l3.
Some of the lumbermen are just com
mencing operations in the woods. They
usually begin to get out their logs two
months earlier than this.
The Royal Templars gave another one of
their popular entertainments, consisting of
music, recItatlOns, etc, at their hall, 6l
Monroe street, last evening
The North Division street Roller Rink
seems TO prosper well since it has been re-
opened. The craze To be on wheels seems to
be on the increase IN this city.
A large white-washed corner stone now
marks the entrance To Kennedy's livery
stable. As mark or guide for drivers, it
can be- seen the darkest night.
Dover f,5OO have been spent for amuse-
ments IN this city during the past week. 1t
was divided between alvin Joslin" and the
Thatcher, Primrose and West minstrels.
r. G. Sessions, one of the pioneers of
Gaines township, and a Republican whose
voice strikes terror among the opposition, Is
soon To take up his residence in this city.
card OF thanks is rendered to the Masonic
friends and also to the many personal friends
Of Mrs. J. A. DeI.amartre, who so kindly and
tenderly assisted during her recent bereaye-
ment-
Prof T. S. Hansley will give parlor en-
tertainment on Thursday afternoon and
evening, and Friday aud Saturday evenings,
the proceeds to 90 To the Hooking Valley
sufferers.
The Baptist. Presbyterian. Methodist and
Congregational denominations IN this city,
connected with the Evangelical Alliance, will
observe week Of prayer, beginning with
next Sunday.
Report Of Board of Health yesterday:
Alice I0rcen, Jefferson House, West Side,
and George Cauling. No. 6t2 Broadway. West
Side. diphtheria; Henry Jas, No. 33 Cass
street. scarlet fever.
Shinbcne alley. running from Pearl to
I.son street. between the Arcade and Ottawa
street. Is nearly impossible on account of
slush and water. Somebody ia the citys
economy needs squirting up.
d. g. Brown. of Ravenna. thinks seriously
Of suing Field. Ellis 4 Merchant To regain
possession Of thirty acres of land IN the
southeast part of the city on what Is known
~ Drew s. Brown addition.
The German" given by the members of
The Dakhurst Lawn Tennis Club at the resi-
dence Of Mrs Granger on jefferson avenue
hast evening proved one of the most enjoy
able social events Of the season.
The cable-street car business did not get
before the council for consideration last
night Alderman killean vas ready to call
it ~, but wa informed that the organiza-
tiou Of the company was not fully completed
and the matter went over.
The carrier-boys' heads are now swelling
With che poesy Of their forthcoming ad-
dresses % Father Time and bis new born
offspfin4- 1876. These boys, like n dog.
have their day. and none can help but wish
II happy one.
The hop. given by Misses Gage and Rene
diet are becomiug vesy popular and are
largely attended by the young society
folk. The one given Ia The ermony laef
evening was we'll attended aud most de-
li4hIlul evening vas spent
The colored friends of Mr.. Green Dudley.
WHO Is Suffering from disease sf tie sJes.
are preparing a. give ham a benefit ball ~
N4eonie Hall. - Canal street. January =
fhe proceeds "a te given - Dudley 81 enable
hio - - o. Aan Arsor for treatment
team of horses attached - a milk
WAGON nelon9.nz - A. Noiaska took fright
On Wsaithy avenue near South Division
1ff.fE yesterday fofenfnn and fan noFfh ~
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