December 6, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- There are many Michigan boys in the Philippines whose friends here will remember them as the holiday season approaches. The United States government has provided free transportation of Christmas boxes to the soldier boys in that place and no time should be lost in preparation so the gifts arrive on or before the holiday.
- A quiet home wedding took place Wednesday evening last between Miss Ellen M. Salter and Mr. Charles F. Wahl at the bride's parents' home, 840 Webster Street. Following the ceremony, an elegant wedding supper was enjoyed by all. The happy couple were remembered with a number of beautiful and useful presents, among which was a large willow rocker.
- The L. A. S. at Mapleton is going to open their bazaar with a chicken pie social at Mr. Golden's on Friday evening. Everyone come and bring your pocketbooks. Supper is 20 cents.
- Miss Caroline Dayton died yesterday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. K. Wright where she had resided for a number of years. She was the aunt of Mrs. Wright whom she brought up from childhood. Many who had the privilege of knowing her have been greatly uplifted by the influence of her pure heart and elevating life helping those around her.
- The carload of poultry shipped by J. H. McGough from Grant last week was the largest that he ever shipped, containing 5,400 head. He had to refuse 60 head on account of lack of room.
- The drawing for the fine Indian quilt that has been in the window of E. E. Miller's drugstore took place Thursday and E. Ingersol is congratulating himself as the lucky winner. The piece of handiwork contains 3,000 pieces, the central star alone has 2,500 pieces.
- The art store of Mrs. J. S. Pringle has been opened at the corner of Union and State Streets. Large quantities of beautiful things for the holidays are exhibited and will sell fast, so make plans to stop in and see the variety of goods.
- Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Day and family accompanied by Miss Alice Farrant are in the city. Mr. Day is attending the meeting of hardwood men and the ladies plan to lay in a supply of Christmas presents.
- Miss Edna Holdsworth is home from her school in the Sparling district at Fife Lake on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever in that locality. A good number of students and residents have been afflicted by the disease and it is hoped the quarantine will help hinder its spread.
- Mike Oberlin, looking thin and weary, but rapidly regaining his strength, was in the city Saturday for the first time in two months after a severe illness. He spent several hours greeting friends about the town.
- As a result of "The Messiah," the pipe organ fund of the Congregational church will be increased by quite a substantial sum. The gross receipts were $260 and the expense will be about $75. Prof. C. E. Horst will share equally with the pipe organ committee.
- Advice on deportment. Politics and religion should be tabooed in conversation for it is almost impossible to avoid arousing someone's prejudice or touching some sensitive point.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To dissolve coagulated blood, bind on the part for some hours, a paste made of black soup and crumbs of white bread.
- Best buy of the week. Men's Union Cassimere Suits, $2.98 at The New York Store.