December 20, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- There was considerable excitement in the city Saturday afternoon when a runaway team belonging to Eugene Case of Long Lake crashed into the rig of Josiah W. Lane which was hitched in the alley behind Union Street. Lane's horse then began to run and subsequently collided with a buggy belonging to L. K. Gibbs. Several injuries resulted and Mr. Lane's buggy was a complete wreck.
- Alfred Dakenkolb of East Front Street was brought to the city Wednesday night last to be attended for a serious injury at a logging site southwest of this place. He was badly crushed by a rolling log but is now somewhat improved.
- The Sunday school of the First Methodist church is preparing an elaborate Christmas cantata for Christmas eve. A chorus of 80 brownies and fairies with Old Santa as the center of attraction, assisted by other characters, is expected to delight both old and young.
- R. J. McDonald has resigned his position as manager of the Michigan Manufacturing Co. and has accepted a responsible position with the American Cereal Co. in Chicago. He left for that city today and will begin his new responsibilities the beginning of next week.
- George Frink did a fine job of plastering on Win Osborne's new house at Milton Center, which he completed last week. He also built a chimney for W. N. Hubbell and expects to build one for Michael McGuire this week, if weather permits.
- Our correspondent at Long Lake reports Miss Addie Coffield is suffering with a sprained ankle caused by a fall while skating. On a happier note, Zora Cox and family are settling into their new home just in time for the holidays.
- Complaints have been made that Christmas trees are being cut from the park property recently donated to the city by L. G. Bryant and adjacent private property without permission. The practice should be stopped or some means established whereby permission should be granted to cut trees where they can be spared.
- The bicycle thief has got in his work again and J. O. Langworthy is the victim. The wheel was stolen from the hall adjoining Mr. Langworthy's barber shop. It would be greatly please the victim to have a private interview with the thief.
- There will be a dance and supper at the town hall at Archie New Year's night. The bill for the dance will be 35 cents and supper 25 cents a couple. It will be given under the auspices of the A. I. C.
- Rural free delivery for parts of Long Lake and Garfield townships is the object of a petition being circulated by J. W. Lane. The territory to be served embraces 110 families and a distance of only sixteen miles from Traverse City.
- A bad fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the dwelling of John Tager with all the contents of furniture and household effects. The barn was also burned but the livestock was saved. There was no insurance on the property.
- Advice on deportment. Clergymen do not make calls upon New Year's Day, but receive friends at their own residence.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat an earache which is not inflamed, put in a roasted fig or onion, as hot as may be.
- Best buy of the week. Xmas ties, 25 cents - $2.00 at The Boston Store.