February 28, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- George Ash had a very narrow escape from death on the bay Friday last when he and Will Backer went out to the island to fish for trout through the ice. George, not accustomed to outdoor exertion, was quite tired when they reached the fishing site about seven miles out and on the way home, thoroughly chilled, he was overcome with exhaustion and sank to the ice. Using all his endurance, Baker was able to get George back to the shore.
- A good audience gathered in Steinberg's Grand Monday night to hear the lecture on "Fools" by the famous Dr. P. S. Henson of Chicago. While provoking roars of laughter, one could not but feel that he was driving home sound principles and sensible precepts that are good to live by.
- The members of the board of education, with Mayor Friedrich and Superintendent Horn, made a tour of city schools this week inspecting the buildings along with their surroundings, heating and ventilation. They also visited various rooms of the different schools and looked at some of the work being done.
- Harry Chandler was brought before Judge Roberts Saturday to explain his sudden departure from this place without paying a bill for refreshments at the Dill & Owen restaurant. He chose 15 days of jail time rather than the alternative of paying the bill of $60.85.
- W. H. Eckler, accompanied by his household goods, arrived in the city Monday to operate a fire insurance bureau of Greaceu & Eckler in rooms at the City Bookstore building. There is every reason why the office here will prosper handsomely.
- Charles England, an inmate of the asylum, died of paralysis Sunday afternoon. He was 60 years of age and has been in the asylum less than two weeks. The remains are being sent to Manistee where Mr. England had previously lived.
- A merry crowd of about twenty-five young people enjoyed a sleigh ride to Suttons Bay Sunday where they were royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Crocker. The party was chaperoned by Mrs. Austin Secor and Mrs. Paul Weisler.
- An amusing occurrence took place at the post office Thursday when a woman came in with a package which she asked to have mailed. After it had been weighed and stamped, it remained in the warmer atmosphere of that building and in time became rather moist. An investigation indicated that the parcel contained a roll of butter and was it was then taken to Miller's drugstore to be placed in an ice box. It is likely the person in Ionia to whom it was addressed will not receive it.
- L. Van Hyning, who lives east of the city, fell from the hayloft in his barn last week and seriously injured his back. He was brought to the city to received medical attention and since he is well along in years, the injury will lay him up for some time.
- A chimney burning out in the residence of William Harsha, corner of Union and Twelfth Streets, Saturday morning, gave the fire department quite a run. Although there was a large quantity of smoke, no damage was done to the residence.
- Dr. I. A. Thompson and D. F. Campbell started via the Pere Marquette Saturday morning on their journey to Honolulu where a Mystic Shrine will be established with elaborate ceremonies. They will be joining delegates from all over the United States for this occasion.
- Advice on deportment. A gentleman should never call a young lady by her first name in public or jest loudly.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat biles, apply an equal quantity of soap and brown sugar, well mixed.
- Best buy of the week. Newest Spring Patterns of Hall and Sitting Room Papers, 12 cents and up at The Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company.