The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-04-28
MiChig a n
Happenings

Lake TO GUST saloons In May, the dry
forces fearing that Kent county sa-
looms will operate with undue laxity
the last year OF their existence.
Kalamazoo. -Seventy. members
OF the Rotary club OF this city have
each volunteered to take in charge
for one year boy who 10 now with
out a source OF proper counsel and
advice. The idea was adopted at the
behest OF Judge Samuel II. Van Horn
of the Juvenile court.
Manistee.-Four firemen were over
come by gas and smoke while fight
ing fire In the basement OF the Ben
jamin Russky Clothing store. Mr.. and
Mrs. Swan Pierson and daughter,
Aida, occupying apartments above
were aroused by rescuers after smoke
had partially overcome them.
Traverse City.-Slxteen hundred
bushels OF potatoes were destroyed
when the warehouse here OF l.. Sark
& Co., Chicago, was burned to the
ground. About 1000 bushels more
were moved few hours before the
fire. Other warehouses near by filed
with potatoes were saved by shoyeling
snow on them.
Flint.-The Bryant hotel IRE caused
the largest loss recorded here in
several years, s65.000. One hundred
and fifty hotel guests were twice
routed from their beds. After II was
thought the fire had been conquered
the guests returned 10 their rooms.
only to be driven out when the flames
broke out again
Saginaw Saginaw was treated TO
an old-time spectacular lumber fire
when the big mill and two dry kilns
of the s. l.. Eastman Flooring Co, a
short distance north OF the city,
burned al a loss OF about $4,000. AS
the plant is beyond the city limits, the
fire department ran their heavy pump
ing engines out on the ice OF the
rived and pumped direct through
holes in the ice.
Clare-William r. Harper, secre-
tary OF the Michigan livestock sani-
tary commission, after a trip through
Glare, Midland and Gladwin counties,
investigating cases OF domestic ami
mails being bitten by mad dogs, has
placed 90-day quarantine on all three
counties. AT least two dogs have died
in Clare under peculiar circumstances
and only the most vigorous work will
prevent an epidemic, Mr.. Harper says.
Bay City.--Newell A. Eddy, one OF
Michigan's bestknown lumbermen,
died suddenly at his home on Grant
Place OF acute Indigestion. Mr.. Eddy
was born in Bangor, Me-. May 20.
1856. While he held a foremost place
In the business and financial world,
his chief fame came from his hobby
OF Michigan birds. He was a nation
ally recognized authority on this sub.
ject. His collection embraces every
species known to Michigan.
Cadillac-Two hundred Michigan
postmasters will hold their annual
convention here July 1919.
Standish-William Alderidge, 60
years old, fell from haymow on the
farm of Mrs. NJ. Angus and broke his
neck.
Sault Ste. Marie-Local pastors
have asked the assistance OF the pros.
ecuting attorney TO prohibit Sunday
shows.
Eaton Rapids Wheat in this Sec
ton has come through the winter up
to the present time in fine shape, and
the prospects for a good crop are ex.
cellent.
Cheboygan.-The coast guard sta
ton at Waters Point, Bots Blanc Is
land, went into commission, a month
and a half earlier than last year. The
crew crossed to the island on the ice.
Holland-Extra precautions against
tuberculosis in cattle, since IL cows
were killed here by state inspectors,
have caused a rise in the milk price
from seven to seven one-half cents a
quart
Albion-Citizens April will vote
on establishing a $4,000 Carnegie
library.
Holland--Dogs at large in Ottawa
and Allegan counties will be shot dur.
ing the quarantine because of rabies
Marquette-To allow for increased
prices the sheriff has been allowed
Is cents day additional for boarding
prisoners. Now rs cents day is al
lowed for each man.
Corunna.-In connection with an
old time exhibit given by the Ladies'
guild. of st. Paul's Episcopal church,
chair used by John Hancock when
he signed the declaration OF independ
ence, attracted much attention. The
chair was given to 1ssac Walker
founder OF The Detroit Free Press
lie presented 1t to his brother, Viii
liam Walker, and when the old Biddle
house in Detroit was destroyed by fire
the chair was the only piece OF furni
ture In Mr.. Walkers room that was
saved.
Port Huron-Mayor John l.. Black
Is endeavoring to get seed potatoes
from Traverse City to furnish citi
gems who will raise their own crops
on vacant city property.
Grand Rapids.-Nearly $4,000 in
inheritance taxes has been determin.