Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The circus was in town last Friday and so was everybody else. They came over the railroads, the gravel, stone and dirt roads and by horseback, wagon, boat, and on foot. The managers of the circus stated that this was the largest crowd they had seen in the state this year outside of the very large cities.
- A jolly party of campers consisting of the families of Mrs. J. L. Gibbs and Aarach Gibbs, with a few invited friends, are spending a two week outing on the banks of Hogback Lake. The weather for such camping has never been better and all are anticipating a most enjoyable week.
- State Deputy Game Warden W. A. McGovern was in the city several days ago relative to a charge against Fen Wilson and Clyde Alvoid who were accused of killing deer out of season. Chief of Police Rennie arrested the two men here last Saturday.
- The County Sunday School Convention will be held at Williamsburg next Thursday and will feature Alfred Day, a church social worker of national reputation. Committees are arranging for the entertainment of the visitors and are requesting any help with can be given. It will do you good.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fransisco, while driving home Friday night, put their sleepy little ones in the back of the buggy but on arriving home, to their amazement, found one of them missing. They drove back over the miles of road they had passed but could find no trace of it. By noon the next day, the child was restored to them by Mr. Widrig of Bendon who had found the child while driving home and took it on with him.
- At a meeting of the trades council held Monday evening, it was decided to give the merchants a special invitation to participate in the Labor Day parade by making a display of union-made goods. Besides the parade, bicycle races and wheelbarrow feats will make up an enjoyable day.
- Will W. Goble, who is employed in McCluskey & Clancy's grocery, has been appointed by Postmaster Raff as carrier for the rural free delivery route on the peninsula. He has filed the necessary bond for $500 for the position and has been notified by Mr. Ruff that his brother, J. Walter Goble, has been appointed substitute.
- The Temperance Union will have a debate at their next meeting. Question, "Resolved, That gambling is a worse vice than intemperance". A large crowd is expected and extra seating is planned to accommodate the audience.
- The trial of William J. Kokey, charged with the murder of Fritz Huegli, has been set for August 26th. A special venire of fifty men has been ordered from which a jury will be selected. Attorneys Smurthwaite & Foster are preparing the defense of the prisoner.
- Frank Smith was very severely injured on a saw at the Oval dish factory Saturday. He slipped on the factory floor and fell backwards in such a way that his hand struck the saw. The outside of his right wrist was badly lacerated, tearing the flesh to bits and cutting through the bones. Dr. Kneeland, assisted by Dr. Wilhem, dressed the wounds.
- For several years there has been a growing need for a market site in this city and now the time has arrived when something should be done in that direction. Fruits, potatoes, vegetables and other products are coming to the city almost hourly each day with a volume greater than in previous years. A market would benefit both buyer and seller and at the same time clear the streets of loaded wagons which are often too thick to permit freedom of traffic.
- Advice on deportment. Do not assume a blas‚ demeanor. No one likes a young man who affects to have drained the chalice of life, ere he has even sipped.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To prevent or cure a nervous cholic, breakfast daily on fat broth and use oil of sweet almonds frequently.
- Best buy of the week. Quadruple Plate Silver Sugar Bowl, $3.00 at J. W.Slater's House Furnishing Store.