October 11, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The chief of police met with the committee on police Tuesday evening to discuss what needs to be done regarding the matter of violations of the bicycle ordinance. Many complaints have been made regarding the willful violations of the ordinance upon our streets and sidewalks. For the protection of the public, the police will endeavor to use strict enforcement measures and arrest any and all persons, old or young, bearing on this matter.
- One of the most charming society events was a "five o'clock farmers lunch" given by the Misses Prall last evening to some of their friends. Games and conversation occupied most of the time. It is planned that such gatherings will take place semi occasionally.
- Senator J. W. Milliken and John A. Loranger addressed an enthusiastic meeting of the Republicans at Mapleton Monday night. They returned to the city in time to eat a nice beefsteak supper with the Rathbone Sisters and Pythians.
- A. J. DeVries has his lumber cut out at Williamsburg. Now will come the job for the loading on the cars which will take some time as the cut is the largest ever put out by this mill.
- An order for a carload of curtain poles has been received by the Michigan Manufacturing Co., subject to the election. Should McKinley be elected then the goods are to be shipped, but should Bryan be successful, the order is to be cancelled. This is but one instance of the view taken by businessmen regarding the results of the election.
- The city completed the purchase of a lot, owned by Mrs. Sulfka on Division Street, yesterday for $350. The property will open up Second Street to give a much needed outlet for residents in that locality.
- The three extension ladders and the hook ladders that were ordered for the fire department arrived Tuesday. They were put in place on the hook and ladder truck immediately.
- A delightful housewarming occurred Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Slyter. A large number of their friends were present and games and dancing served to pass the evening very pleasantly. A delicious supper was served earlier in the evening.
- The second rehearsal of the chorus for "The Messiah" took place in the Congregational church last evening. Very satisfactory progress was made and those present showed an interest in the work that promised well for the successful presentation of the oratorio.
- Reuben Aylesworth is in jail in default of $1,000 bail on the charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. It is charged that Aylesworth assaulted William J. Saxton on Aylesworth's farm when Saxton came to get a hog he had purchased from Aylesworth's wife. Mr. Aylesworth declared that Mr. Saxton could not have it after which a quarrel ensued. Mr. Aylesworth threw a double bitted axe and later went into his house and returned with a pistol at which time Mr. Saxton decided it was time to go.
- The steel range men who were in this region last winter are here again. This time they are not trying to sell their famous, unbreakable, never wear out ranges, but are quietly collecting money for those already sold. It had been understood they there were to have a term of years in which to pay but this is not apparently the truth..
- Advice on deportment. Many parents think it will make a child vain to compliment it. This is a mistake.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat a cough, take a spoonful of spirit of horehound, morning and evening.
- Best buy of the week. Men's Fleece Lined Underwear, Fall Opening Sale price .29 cents at The New York Store.