January 24, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Mrs. Mary Wilhelm, widow of the late John Wilhelm and one of the early pioneers of the area, passed away Saturday afternoon last at the family residence on South Union Street. Mrs. Wilhelm was born in Bohemia 81 years ago and came to this country when still quite young. She is survived by four children.
- John Uri has confessed to the theft of two sets of harness, one from Barney Anderson, the other from William Beitner. He has not been placed under arrest because it would mean that the city would have to care for his family, who are very poor. The city would also need to furnish Uri free board at the Hotel Chandler.
- A merry sleighing party started Friday evening for Cedar Run to hold a medal contest to be given by the W. C. T. U. at that place, but on account of the bad roads and the intensity of the storm, they went no farther than the residence of E. V. Davis of Long Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Davis gave them a warm welcome and the group spent the evening enjoying music and refreshments before returning home at a late hour.
- An 18th birthday anniversary in honor of Miss Orphia Cressey was celebrated by the P. M. P. Club at Miss Cressey's home Saturday. A flash light photograph of the company was one of the interesting features presented.
- Our correspondent at Mayfield reports that Miss Mattie Hobbs has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Stockfish in Kingsley but has now returned home. Miss Lulu Pierce has also returned to her home after staying with Mrs. J. L. Gibbs.
- L. Shanahan and Edward Widdifield have formed a law co-partnership at Charlevoix and Traverse City. These two young men deserve success due to the golden opinions they have received from all who have met them either personally or professionally. They have excellent training and are men of bright intellect and good principles.
- Since the walks have become so slippery, Hon. W. H. Foster took his fourth tumble Monday evening and this time he broke a collar bone and some ribs. He is laid up at home and trying to get into shape for business again.
- Fire completely destroyed the home of James Hodges in Fife Lake Township Sunday evening. Most of the contents were lost with damage estimates to be $1,000 to $1,500. It was the bravery and presence of Miss Evans, school teacher at Hodge, who entered the burning building at great risk to her own safety and succeeded in getting the children out without injury.
- The annual business meeting of the Traverse City Driving Park Association was held Tuesday night with the following officers being elected: Dr. J. B. Martin, J. T. Hannah, E. C. Compton, A. B. Cook, Ed Lautner, E. R. McCoy and Peter Wurzburg. It was practically agreed that the association should give a summer meeting as well as one in the fall with a possibility of matinees between.
- B. H. Bracken is detained from business by an accident that threatened for a time to seriously injure one of his eyes. He was lighting a fire in his furnace Monday morning when the end of a burning parlor match flew into his eye. It is thought the sight will not be affected.
- Mrs. W. O. Holden entertained a number of ladies most charmingly Friday afternoon with a heart party in her pleasant suite of rooms at Park Place. The afternoon was spent at cards with prizes of pretty medallion picture frames. Very dainty refreshments were served.
- Advice on deportment. It is a painful task to attempt to entertain a very bashful person.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat consumption, drink nothing but water, and eat nothing but water gruel without salt or sugar.
- Best buy of the week. Collarettes, Scarfs, Boas, and Muffs at 50 cents. The New York Store.