Grand Ledge Independent

Wacousta Department

Dec 19.–Rob. Shaw is very sick with erysipelas in his face.

Easle Benton is down with la grippe.

Protracted meetings at the Methodlist church this week.

Jacob Finkbiner is very low at present.

Joseph Mason Post No. 348 elected the following officers:
Com.. J. H. Lowell.
Sen. Vice, F Engier.
Jr. Vice, N. S. Wolls.
Officer of the Day. H. Manzer.
Quarter Master, R. G. Mason.
Chaplain, George Watson.
Officer of the Guard, John Holmes,

A. J. Burnes is at Greenville this week on businers.

On Monday morning, while gathering milk for the Lansing condenser.

F. L. Douglas frosted both ears, the end of his nose, both cheeks and his chin.

A. J. Barnes has bought the wild cat of Mr. Rathfoot and is having Mr. Fleming. of Grand Ledge, mount it, when he will put it on guard at the post office.

Yesterday as A. R. Doty was leading a colt to water, he kicked the old gentleman in the face, breaking his nose and jaw.

Dr. H. V. Manzer, assisted by Dr. A. S. Hyatt, of Lansing, dressed his wounds and be will have him all right in a short time.

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