May 30, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Our correspondent at Milton Center reports that two of that area's farmers have had the misfortune to lose valuable animals recently. Thomas Kennedy lost a cow and C. D. Hollenbeck lost a mare and a colt. Such losses are quite a setback to these men in their respective farm operations.
- The Boys Band is having a wagon arranged upon which they will play during their street concerts. They had adopted this plan so as to cover more ground in furnishing music to the public.
- There were quite a number of ropes and whips and even the lines, taken from a rig at Ogdensburg last week. The theft occurred during the free dance given by Lew Franklin, it being his wedding dance. It is to be hoped something will be done to stop such work since it has been going on for as good while.
- Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Munson have returned from Ann Arbor where the doctor went to lecture before the medical students. Dr. Munson has been a frequent lecturer at that institution and is always given a warm welcome.
- Mrs. John Lane of Old Mission, was in the city Monday on business. Mrs. Lane with her husband, has had charge of the lighthouse at Old Mission Point for twenty years, and has been for over forty years in the employ of the government in the lighthouse and other government positions.
- Clarence Champagne, the 15 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Champagne of Eighth Street, died last evening as the result of being scalded a few hours earlier. The mother had carried a boiler of water from the stove into the woodshed and while she went back to the kitchen, the toddler pushed off the cover and some way fell in, scalding both arms and the side of his head and face. The mother is almost frantic with grief.
- Pipe Organ division No. 8 is planning for an enjoyable entertainment to be held at the Congregational church next month. In the afternoon a handkerchief bazaar will be held and in the evening a fine concert will be given.
- A number of school children at South Blair are out of school contending with the mumps. It is not certain they will be returning by the end of the term.
- The house was crowded at the school entertainment in Milton Center Friday night although the weather was quite unfavorable. The children all did fine and deserve special praise since the preparation time was quite short. Their teacher is A. G. Morse.
- Albert Kent has brought a curiosity to this office in the shape of a large duck's egg within which was another egg about half the size of the outside shell, perfectly formed. A good number of local citizens have come by to see this exhibit and are quite astounded to see such an unusual specimen.
- Joe D. Fritz of South Spruce Street is about to complete a beautiful home. The interior is of high grade black ash finish of first class workmanship. It was furnished by Cook & Weston.
- Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. W. W. Goble and Miss Dora B. Marvin. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride on West Front Street, June 5. They are a popular couple in the city and have received many congratulations from their friends.
- Advice on deportment. Little women should affect small patterns, delicate spotted linens, etc. in their dress. Large ones cannot wear coquettish little bonnets and doll-like hats.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat a chronic headache, keep your feet in warm water a quarter of an hour before you go to bed, for two or three weeks.
- Best buy of the week. Nickel Plated Safety Pins, All sizes. Three cents per dozen.