September 20, 2000
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- What is undoubtedly the boldest burglary ever committed in this city was discovered Tuesday morning by W. H. Bradley, a clerk at the Wilhelm Bros. store. During the night, the finest goods of silks, satins, dress trimmings and furs had been stolen from the building with a value from $1,200 and $4,000. The theft was the work of experts and there is no clue that promises to bring the criminals to grief.
- The Misses Mabel Gibbs and Mary Knight, of Mayfield, pleasantly entertained a party of the young people at that place Thursday night. A musical program was rendered and dainty refreshments were served, after which all enjoyed an outdoor corn roast.
- There was a rousing Republican gathering at Williamsburg Tuesday night and a McKinley and Roosevelt Club was organized with a membership of 64. John A. Loranger gave a spirited address and discussed the issues of the campaign with the force for which he is noted.
- Charles Stites, of Acme, has purchased the store owned by Mr. Smith at that place and will move it to the Reader lot which he has also purchased. Mr. Stites plans to build a residence on the latter property.
- The village council at Kingsley has decided to erect a public building for the use of the village. It will contain a jail, a council room and other rooms for village offices. Construction will begin shortly.
- Charles Hayes, who sold a horse, buggy and harness upon which B. J. Morgan held a chattel mortgage, was tried in circuit court Monday afternoon. After only about a half hour of deliberation, the jury found him guilty.
- Campbell Bros. are getting their sales rooms prepared for the display of an extensive stock of electric supplies. They will occupy the portion of the Hobbs building which had been vacated by the American Express Company.
- Thomas G. Shilson brought some corn into the city this week that has seldom been equaled in this part of the state. The stalks were 13 « feet in height and bore some very fine ears of corn.
- Statements from the First National Bank and the Traverse City State Bank both show an excellent increase in all items indicating growth. They have an enormous business throughout northern Michigan and are fully recognized as two very strong financial institutions.
- The ladies of the Congregational church have again taken up the active work of adding to the pipe organ fund. They will commence with a rummage sale today in the old Becker store and invite the community to attend and bring everything that is old and that can be sold. The sale will continue till the first of October.
- Advice on deportment. Children should not entertain their parents at the table with complaints about the brothers and sisters.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To prevent a toothache, rub the teeth often with tobacco ashes.
- Best buy of the week. Startling Bargains at The Boston Store, 1 gents' turkey red handkerchief, extra quality, 3 cents.