March 7, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Mr. Morgan Bates, the brother of Thomas Bates, arrived from Chicago Tuesday night for an extended stay. Mr. Bates recently returned from New York where he finished reading the proofs of his new novel, accepted by Harper Brothers and which will be published in March. The novel is a strong religious story and a love tale of the early nineteenth century.
- Theodore Hillis, a boy of nine years, was sent to the Industrial School for Boys in Lansing yesterday for habitual truancy by Judge Roberts. The boy has given his parents no end of trouble and it was believed such a move was the best thing that could be done for the boy and his parents. He will remain at the school till the age of 17.
- E. P. Barnes and J. I. Frink, of Milton Center, started from Elk Rapids Monday morning with the snowplow, hoping to make some good roads. Unfortunately, the plow broke when only a short distance from town so the plan had to be abandoned.
- The report of the condition of the Traverse City State Bank shows a footing of more than $1,000,000. This is a remarkable showing for a northern Michigan financial institution and of the most extensive banking enterprise north of Grand Rapids.
- Tuesday evening last, while a party of fishermen were returning from Duck Lake, they encountered a skunk. As the road was not wide enough for both parties, they contested to the right of way. The skunk was victorious in holding the fort and brought vigorous cries from the men. A young man in the area responded to their alarm and with gun in hand, soon dispatched the animal. Weary and drenched, the men went on their way, but will have a vivid recollection of the event for a long time.
- Five of the boys who left this place to fight the Filipinos for Uncle Sam, arrived unexpectedly in the city Monday. The news spread rapidly and each was soon the center of an admiring group of friends eager to grasp their hands.
- The St. Francis church society will give an entertainment at the City Opera House on March 16 in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The admission will be 35 cents. The entertainment will be furnished by the society and a supper will also be served. Everyone welcome.
- Dr. J. J. Brownson, a son of Dr. M. S. Brownson of Kingsley, will open an office in the rooms over the City Book store May 1st. Dr. Brownson will also establish a branch of the Kingsley Sanitarium.
- Mayor Alfred V. Friedrich, manager of the Traverse City Ostrich Farm, has received a letter from A. L. Patch of Streator, Illinois desiring the herd of ostriches from the local farm to participate in a big demonstration in that city March 7. The birds make a great hit wherever they go.
- W. R. Pratt, treasurer of Peninsula Township, was in the city Monday and announced that all the residents of the township had paid their taxes in full. He returned to the county treasurer the equivalent only of $385 which is the aggregate of the back taxes due, including some on resort property.
- The ice house for the new brewery has been completed and Hopkins Bros. are engaged in filling it with ice. The building's dimensions are 40 x 70 feet and well built, though erected in a hurry.
- Advice on deportment. A civility that is only used in society, because it prevents friction, and is dropped when in the family circle, is founded on selfishness.
- Medical advice of a century ago. Any sore is healed by a plaster of mutton suet; even though it fester or breed proud-flesh.
- Best buy of the week. Elderdown House Jackets, 98 cents at J. W. Milliken.