April 19, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The matter of bicycle paths for the streets of the city was given considerable attention at the board of public works meeting last night. The present ordinance which provides a closed season for bicyclists using the sidewalks after May 15th, has prompted the board to make an effort to improve the streets to make them suitable for the wheel men. This was hailed with great satisfaction by the group.
- James Gillett has closed arrangements for a necessary outfit for the establishment of a new brick making business which he will build on his land west of Carter's mill. The heavy demand for brick in northern Michigan makes another yard in this locality a good business venture. Mr. Gillett's tract of land has a quality of clay which will make first class bricks.
- Thomas Shilson has a large force of painters and paper hangers at work on the Shilson House which will give the hotel an inviting appearance. The entire place is being thoroughly overhauled from cellar to garret and every room is being decorated with attractive paper and paint and new furniture.
- Germaine Bros. have started a night hack which will be driven by Robert Miller. The office will be at the Hotel Whiting. The new service has been added to meet the demand for business at that time.
- N. E. Barber was brought to the office of Dr. Martin from Stone's sawmill, west of Grawn, Thursday night last, with a terribly mangled arm. The nature of the injury and fracture necessitated the amputation of the arm. This was successfully done, but Mr. Barber will be laid up some time.
- W. D. Bagley came over from Old Mission Monday and stated that the ice had carried away forty feet of the dock at that place. The structure will be rebuilt to accommodate the landing of the large steamer, Illinois.
- The friends of Mrs. Sarah J. Beith, whose home was burned earlier this week, are not forgetting her. Charles A. Edgecomb has been around with a subscription, collecting over $100 for her and has still more promised. Mrs. Beith is most grateful for such kindness that has been shown.
- Sheriff Simpson arrested Albyn Dowd and Edward Dowd yesterday at their home in Blair township. They were brought to the city and arraigned in Justice Brown's court on a charge they had unlawfully cut timber to the value of $100 on land owned by Clarence C. Tuxbury at Grawn.
- Work has recently begun on a fine new residence for James G. Johnson on the corner of Sixth and Wadsworth Streets. The plans were drawn by F. E. Moore and call for a house modern in every respect. It will cost about $4,200.
- A. B. Curtis has sold his hotel at Interlochen and the new landlord has moved in. Mr. Curtis will put up a store between the hotel and drugstore and move the post office into it.
- Improvements on the golf course began Saturday which will result in a much better condition over last year. The course will be lengthened by about 500 yards and the greens will be enhanced.
- Advice on deportment. At a formal dinner, ladies and gentlemen should appear in full dress. Gloves are removed at the table and are not replaced.
- To cure corns, steep the feet in hot water wherein oatmeal is boiled.
- Best buy of the week. Songbooks, 10 cents each of 3 for 25 cents. Will J. Green.