January 19, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- This city was shocked Sunday to learn that Hon. J. L. Gibbs had been stricken with paralysis at his home in Mayfield and was not expected to live. Mr. Gibbs was apparently enjoying the best of health and had made special mention of the fact in a store at Kingsley. Owing to the fact that he is only 52 and that his constitution is so strong, it is hoped he will withstand the attack.
- "Major", the Scotch shepherd dog owned by Wallie Campbell, was relieved from the misery of old age Thursday last. He was said to be the oldest dog in the city, being nearly 17 years of age. He was chloroformed and an appropriate funeral held.
- The Lincoln Literary Society held their regular meeting Saturday evening in their quarters on Ninth Street. Following the regular business, a selected reading was given by Moses Gilbert, and a short recitation by Arthur Zimmerman. The question box was opened next with the following discussion holding the most interest: "Why is it that when a woman is weighed, she always laughs, while a man generally looks as long faced and sour as possible?"
- Court was called to order this week with a new gavel given to the county by William Beitner. A fine birdseye maple slab is also being made that will go with the gavels.
- Mrs. Mary Evans was the victim of an accident Friday afternoon last. She started to go downstairs and stepped on a spool which rolled and threw her off balance and down the stairs. Dr. Garner found no internal injuries but one of the bones of the left forearm was fractured.
- The old army muskets of McPherson Post, No. 18, G. A. R., were used for a long time for drill by the Hannah Rifles. It has been found that several of the guns are missing and if any member have any, the Post desires that they be returned immediately.
- A half interest in the barber shop formerly owned by H. J. Getman has been sold to F. E. Silvers. The shop has been remodeled and refitted so that it is now up to date in every respect.
- Our correspondent at Barker Creek reports skating on numerous lakes in that vicinity has been unusually fine for the past week. Large crowds have enjoyed it to the best of their ability.
- It is a most dangerous habit that teamsters in the area have of letting small boys jump on the logging sleighs for a ride. A bad accident will happen some day and the teamster will be sorry he did not whip them off.
- A ruling on mail questions has been sent to county sheriffs from Washington stating that prisoners will not be required to show the jail officers letters written to relatives and friends. Also, mail addressed to prisoners will not be opened by the sheriff before giving it to them.
- William Bloodgood, formerly special kitchen cook at the asylum, has purchased the bakery formerly owned by John Wheeler on the south side. He will open a first class bakery and catering establishment the first of February. He will make a specialty of fine order cooking.
- Advice on deportment. One should always acknowledge an introduction, even though you receive one to your greatest enemy, whom your host has unwittingly presented to you.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat the loss of motion or feeling in any particular part of the body, use the cold bath if you are under fifty, rubbing and sweating after it.
- Best buy of the week. 1900 World Bicycles, from $25 to $40 at H. E. Gibbs.