Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The bay has claimed another drowning victim. Stephen Southard boarded the tug, Ryan, owned by Stebbins & Gill and was on his way to the Beaver Islands. In some way, Mr. Southard went overboard and although the captain of the tug searched for the body for some time, he was unable to recover it. His valise was sent to his brother, George, who lives in Northport.
- A small party of friends called on C. H. Anderson and his wife at Kingsley last Friday evening. The occasion which prompted the visit was the first wedding anniversary of the couple.
- B. J. Morgan returned Saturday from southern Michigan with eight driving horses, one of which is speedy. Mr. Morgan declares that he has a record of 2:90 and will be entered in that class in the coming races.
- Another electric storm has struck the city and made things lively for a while. The southeast corner of Henry Zeigler's barber shop was struck and a large pane of glass shattered. The engine house on Cass Street had an exhibition of fireworks among the electric alarm wires and Steinberg's Grand was left in darkness for a few moments which required lamps to be brought in for the last act.
- Miss Mary Hooker, who left here a few days ago for Boston has sent word that her trip to London to join the Christian Endeavor excursion has been delayed. The boat on which she was to sail burned at Hoboken Saturday night.
- The Little Tavern has been sold to Elmer Brown by its former owner, George R. Winnie. The deal was consummated Saturday and Mr. Brown took possession of the business Monday. Mr. Winnie will now devote his time exclusively to sign painting.
- Our reporter at Mayfield writes that Miss Marion Gibbs of that place is now the proud owner of a new piano. Miss Gibbs has studied the instrument under several prominent teachers in the area and is considered to be an accomplished musician.
- Andrew Fairbanks, of Williamsburg, has purchased the well driving machine of C. H. Gardner & Son. He has already begun work on the asylum artesian well and has several orders in place to be started after completion of the asylum well.
- Ervin Core, age 14, son of James Core, died Monday morning of heart disease. He was sick but one hour when death occurred. Ralph Anderson conducted the funeral service at the Bingham church on Wednesday.
- Douglas Williams burned one of his hands quite badly Wednesday while filling a cigar lighter with gasoline in Prokop Kyselka's store. The fluid spilled on his hand and became ignited immediately. Dr. Martin dressed the wound and reported that scars will be evident when the healing has finished.
- Fred Emory came before Judge Roberts Friday last and entered a plea of guilty on the charge of hitching a horse to a shade tree at the corner of Cass and State Street. He paid a fine and costs amounting to $6.25.
- Advice on deportment. In spending money, do not show a grudging, sordid spirit, but practice a proper economy.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat vomiting of bile, boil a chicken an hour in two gallons of water and drink this till the vomiting ceases.
- Best buy of the week 300 Horses Can Be Taken Care of, July 3, 4, 5 at the Feed Barn Office, James O. Jenson. 25 cents for single horse; 50 cents for stall room each day up to midnight.