February 7, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The Board of Public Works met Tuesday morning in the city clerk's office and unanimously passed a resolution dismissing R. S. Finch, the superintendent of street work for the city. All members of the board were present except Mr. Moulton, who does not let the affairs of the city worry him.
- Chester Mecure, a lad of 12 years, met with a near fatal accident earlier this week. He attempted to run in front of a team, but slipped and fell in such a way that the load which the team was hauling struck him in the forehead. Dr. Falick was called and took several stitches to close the wounds.
- The legislative committee of the state house of representatives visited the asylum Friday on an inspection tour. Superintendent Munson and members of the board of trustees entertained them and seemed well pleased with the committee which was appointed by the governor. After looking over the buildings and inspecting the departments, the committee expressed their gratification for the management and maintenance of the system.
- The oyster supper given by the ladies of the Methodist church on Old Mission at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Herbert last Thursday was well patronized and enjoyed. Receipts were $16.
- A very enjoyable time was spent at the residence of E. Tharp Saturday night at Keystone. The company consisted of C. Cedersten and wife, C. Knudson and wife, John Knudson and Willard Webster. The features of the evening were social visiting and eating taffy.
- Elijah Cox, who lives north of Acme, has offered his farm for sale and his household effects, farming implements stock and other goods. He and his family are expecting to move to Washington or California in about three weeks.
- The fire department was called to South Union Street by a fire in the building of Mrs. Antonia Furtsch Thursday evening. The flames had begun upstairs and had a good start before the arrival of the department but it was not long before it was brought under control. Damages are expected to be about $400.
- Thomas E. Fitzgibbons, a well known engineer on the Detroit branch of the Michigan Central railroad, was stricken totally blind while in his cab. Two hours later he died as a result of the hemorrhage of the lungs which had produced the blindness.
- A helpful meeting of the W. T. C. U. was held Friday at the home of Mrs. B. Hammond. An excellent paper was read by Mrs. P. J. Curtis, her subject being, "Who is Responsible for the Success of the Local Union?". A report from the National Convention at Washington was read and stated that 15,000 new members have been received during the past year.
- Mrs. Alice Welborn, wife of J. A. Welborn of Garfield township, died very suddenly Thursday about noon while her husband was away from home. She had been in poor health for some time but it was not thought that her condition was critical. Her loss will be deeply felt and she will be sincerely mourned by those who knew her as well as the members of the Friends church in which she was very active in work for foreign missions.
- Traverse City will attract some attention at the Pan-American exposition through one of the most important industries in the state. It is quite probable that the Michigan Starch Co. will make an exhibit since this is the only potato starch manufactory of any account in the state and largest in the country.
- Advice on deportment. Parents owe it to the children and to society, to instruct them how to be gentle, courteous and above all, self-denying.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To relieve a child's suffering from teething, rub the gums with honey three or four times a day.
- Best buy of the week. Any Suit, Overcoat or Ulster, $4.45 for the next 30 days at Steinberg's.