February 2, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- J. N. Martinek, the jeweler, wishes to state to the people who had work at his store that everything in that line was saved from the fire. Owners can have the same by calling at 228 State Street any time after Friday.
- The I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 308 at Kingsley, were at home to their friends on Wednesday evening last in their hall which was well filled. Bro. Charles Scofield, N. G. called the meeting to order and after prayer, called upon Rev. F. J. Bryan to deliver an address on the "Principles of Odd Fellowship". Messrs. Hanaly and Scofield rendered several selections on the mandolin and guitar which contributed very much to the pleasantness.
- The residence of Pete Larson, on State Street, narrowly escaped destruction by fire Tuesday. It is supposed that a coal dropped from the stove and burned a hole through the floor. Mrs. Larson had been away, but when she returned and saw the rooms filled with smoke, took quick action to extinguish the flames.
- The new directory of Traverse City and Grand Traverse county, published by R. L. Polk & Co. of Detroit, has been issued. It is a volume of 350 pages, well printed and is exhaustive in valuable information.
- William Pike, age 32 years, died yesterday morning at his home near Grawn, of pneumonia, after an illness of only three days. He leaves a wife and one brother and two sisters. The community extends sympathy to the grieving family.
- Some rapid work was done on a rush order Thursday at the wagon works of Caldwell & Loudon. They received an order for a pair of sleighs that they did not have in stock at 7:15. At 10:15 the sleighs were out of the shop complete, with one coat of paint on them.
- The Sewing Circle of Traverse Bay Hive, L. O. T. M., with 24 ladies in two loads, drove out to D. H. McMullen's home on the peninsula Tuesday and spent the day visiting. A pleasing program consisting of music and recitations was rendered during their stay and a general good time was enjoyed. Before returning, the ladies presented the hosts with a handsome salad dish.
- For several weeks past, lumber men have been anxiously waiting for a snow fall sufficient for good sleighing to enable them to move logs. Conditions in the woods have been excellent for skidding logs but the lack of snow prevented hauling to the mills. Tuesday, however, the strain was relieved and every available team was brought in to service.
- The circuit court session Friday granted Loren Newberry a divorce from Lucinda Newberry on the ground of extreme cruelty. On the same ground, Mary Hime was granted a divorce from George Hime. The court entered a special order in this case that the father is to have charge of the children until a further order by the court.
- Everybody is interested in the question whether the buildings that were destroyed by the fire recently will be rebuilt. That some of the buildings will be replaced by brick is now practically assured. The owners of said properties have all stated such an intent.
- A number of seats are left for the concert of the Boston Ladies' Symphony orchestra Friday evening. Those desiring a seat at this delightful concert should call at the City News Stand at once.
- Advice on deportment. The mistress of the house may be troubled about many things, but she should wear her pleasantest smiles at the table, that her husband and children will be refreshed in spirit as well as body.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat dropsy, cover the whole belly with a large, new sponge dipped in strong lime water and then squeeze out.
- Best buy of the week. Teeth extracted for 25 cents. Dr. G. H. Snow.