June 20, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- It is quite probable now that the street fair and carnival planned for June 24th to the 29th will not take place. Reports have been received from Ohio which indicate that the attractions are not desirable. Allegations have been made that the carnival features were a menace to morality and specifically cited the Hoochie koochie muscle dance as one of the objectionable features.
- In the case of Andrew Krueger vs. John Lassa in circuit court this week, a verdict of $126.96 was returned in favor of the plaintiff. This means that the young man must cash up for the assistance that his father-in-law gave him in getting a start in the world.
- Joseph Verreau, son of Joseph Verreau of Tenth Street, died Monday of consumption at the age of 20 years. This makes the fifth time that the angel of death has visited this family in less than three years. Father and wife and two children were called before, all dying with consumption with the exception of one.
- The farm residence of Bert Gray, on the peninsula, burned to the ground Saturday night. Although it is not known how the fire started, there is some talk of incendiarism as Mr. Gray and his family had not been near the house the entire day.
- The board of water commissioners have issued a notice to all water takers that a discount of 20 per cent will be allowed to patrons who pay at the city clerk's office for the next quarter. It is expected that many takers will accept the offer.
- When the train which bore the fire engine to Interlochen Saturday night reached Filer's switch, there was a near tragedy. The engineer espied a railroad velocipede coming towards the train at full speed as he rounded a curve and expected a dreadful accident. However, the man on the velocipede saw the engine and jumped off just in time.
- Mrs. Joseph Hewett and Mrs. Fred Till of Union Street are the victims of clothes line thieves. A number of the best articles of clothing on their lines were taken Monday night, leaving those which were of less value. This is not the first time such thievery has occurred in that neighborhood.
- Chester Hollenbeck, a farmer near Milton Center, had a serious runaway while dragging Friday. He received some bruises and one of his horses was badly cut by the teeth of the drag.
- H. Widdicom and son, Ralph are at Mayfield again enjoying the fine opportunities of fish which the Boardman River and numerous other creeks afford. They expect to stay in the area through the week.
- S. E. Wait went to Old Mission Thursday to celebrate the birthday of H. K. Brinkman who was 74 years old. A few old time friends came in for the evening and a delightful reunion was enjoyed. Mr. Brinkman is one of the earliest pioneers of the region coming here in about 1856.
- The new Traverse City Hospital which was recently opened, has already received a number of patients. The building is beautifully located at the corner of Washington and Franklin Streets and has been very conveniently and comfortably equipped. The hospital is conducted by Drs. Garner and Swanton and is open to all reputable physicians for the care and treatment of their patients. Charity cases will be given reasonable consideration at any time.
- Advice on deportment. An usher from the wedding party, attends to every lady who has no escort and sees at supper that she is well served.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat a cough, drink water whitened with oatmeal four times a day.
- Best buy of the week. Corset Clasps, 2 cents per pair at The Boston Store.