August 2, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The worst fire that has been at or near Acme occurred Friday night last with the burning of B. Paige's house and barn with nearly all their contents. G. Kirby's house and barn with their contents were also a part of the conflagration. Loss in the barn consisted of two pigs, a buggy and wagon and a plow.
- City Engineer Watson has completed the survey of the Lake Avenue Park and plans have been drawn. Active work will begin at once to make this one of the most beautiful areas in the city.
- Several blankets belonging to E. H. Salisbury were stolen at the time of the recent race meeting here. They have been located at Plainwell by the village marshal at that place and Mr. Salisbury has announced he will send for them.
- An eel was found at the Boardman River powerhouse Friday that Will Love declared was at least six feet long. It was caught with the wheel and cut into several pieces which the employees of the electric company pieced together, making six feet.
- An announcement has been received at this office reporting that Robert Fleming's blacksmith shop will be closed for a few days. Mr. Fleming is quite ill with tonsillitis.
- Mr. Miller, a flute player in the Boys Band, had a close call with drowning earlier this week. He was on the dock as the Columbia came alongside and bumped his head on the top of the gangway knocking him backwards into the water. Although stunned, he held on to a pile in the dock until a rope was thrown and he was drawn out.
- Rev. and Mrs. Miller have had considerable anxiety over the safety of their daughter who has been a missionary in China for several years and had not written for some months. Today the Millers have received a letter from her stating that she had fled China and taken refuge in Japan.
- A pleasant reception was given Saturday evening at the home of the Misses Chapin for Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Green, who are prominent workers among the poor mountain whites in Tennessee. Music was a pleasant feature and tempting refreshments were served.
- The Neahtawanta orchestra arrived last week-end. The members are Harry Hunt, first mandolin; Martin H. Verdict, second mandolin and Carl Palmer, guitar. It is a splendid musical group and their music is eliciting compliments from everyone.
- Arrangements were completed this week for the production of the opera, "Powhatan" at the City Opera House, August 14 and 15 under the auspices of the Ladies Guild of Grace Church. Fred Hunter will have the title role and Miss Alice Roberts will sing the part of Pocahontas.
- Work has begun on the residence of Miss Mary Bates on Randolph Street, the plans for which were drawn by W. A. Dean. Thomas Moultan has the contract for the carpenter work.
- Advice on deportment. A man who has a large force of employees and who deals with them fairly, is always sure of good services and from their labors, will win a competence.
- Medical advice of a century ago. In summer, if it be possible, let the sickroom be on the north side of the house; in winter, upon the south.
- Best buy of the week. A nice fancy Willow Rocker, brace arms, cane seat. $1.75 at J. W. Slater's Exclusive House Furnishing Store.