November 15, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Traverse City has one case of small pox, but it is so isolated and was so promptly looked after that there is practically no danger of the disease finding its way outside. Dan George has the disease, but in a light form and is completely isolated to prevent possible spread of the pest. It is believed he contracted the disease on a recent trip to the upper peninsula, near Negaunee where an outbreak has occurred.
- John F. Ott & Co. finished their cut of hardwood and hemlock at the big mill Tuesday. The mill will now be overhauled thoroughly in preparation for next season's cut. Currently preparations are being made for the business of logging which will begin in a short time.
- S. J. Prindle, who has been employed by Victor Petertyl, has decided to go into business for himself and will open a blacksmithing shop in Peter Wurzburg's building on State Street near Union Street. He is a hard worker and has a good business sense which will do him well for success.
- Mrs. Barbara Snyder, of this place, and Mrs. Elizabeth Call of Grawn, have each been granted widow's pensions of $8 per month. This amount will be of much benefit to both women.
- Jake Rosinski's daughter, Kate, was accidentally shot Thursday last by her eight-year-old brother at their home. An older brother had loaded his rife preparatory for a hunting trip and had stood the rife against the wall. The younger brother took it and as the sister was passing through the room, the gun was discharged.
- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hitchcock, formerly of this place, but lately, living in Grand Rapids, have returned here to remain for a while. Their many friends have welcomed them enthusiastically and are encouraging them to be in the city on a permanent basis.
- Little Glen Barnes, of Milton Center, had a serious fall last Friday. When going up the ladder to the hay mow, he lost his hold and fell to the barn floor. He was carried to the house insensible and Dr. Morse was called. Fortunately, he was bruised but not otherwise injured.
- There will be a display of corn, butter and bread at the next meeting of Traverse City Grange, Saturday afternoon, November 24. A small premium will be given for the best exhibit. Members are requested to be present and to bring their best five ears of corn, their best loaf of bread and their best roll of butter and come prepared to tell just how they did it.
- Our correspondent at Interlochen reports that J. H. Bissell's dogs killed nine sheep and injured ten more on Sunday. It is doubtful any of the injured will recover. This tragedy will serve as a good lesson to confine such dogs who are given to mauling and killing livestock.
- Grund & Gillett, of the Traverse City brick Co., have purchased over 1,000,000 brick since they began business last spring. They have sold all but 200,000 and are still having a good demand.
- This office has received a letter signed by Henry Hislop, Indian Agent, Winnipeg, requesting Albert and Edyth Smith to claim some money due them. They can get particulars by addressing our office.
- Advice on deportment. Having fairly been launched upon society, it is the duty of the young lady to make the most of her opportunities.
- Medical advice of a century ago. Peanuts are especially recommended for corpulent diabetics.
- Best buy of the week. Linoleum, 50 cents a yard and up. J. W. Milliken.