November 7, 2001

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
       - Nearly one thousand tickets were sold for the bazaar of the Knights of Pythias held at the City Opera House Saturday night. There was no regular program due to the good entertainment given during the week, but Saturday night the crowd was more interested in the prizes given out. The greatest interest was manifested in the diamond ring which was disposed of just before midnight. A score of other valuable articles were given out which made for some happy people.
      - Theros Morgan was the honored guest at a delightful farewell party given at the Academy Friday evening in anticipation of Mr. Morgan's departure from this place Monday for Cincinnati to attend college. The party was arranged by Jack Perry and only immediate friends were present. Dancing was indulged in till a late hour.
      - Frank M. Haggard died very suddenly at 2 o'clock Wednesday. He brought a load of potatoes to the city that morning, and seemed to be in as good health, as he had enjoyed for a long time. He complained of feeling sick and that afternoon, while taking his afternoon nap in his chair, suddenly fell to the floor dead. Dr. Garner was called, but nothing could be done.
      - Joseph Dion, a young man who lived with his parents at 731 Webster Street, was the victim last week of a shooting accident that terminated fatally. His death comes as a terrible shock to his many friends among whom he was a great favorite. Dion and Will Defendorf were out hunting together on the peninsula and quite a distance apart. Defendorf heard a shot but no halloo after it, and suspecting something was not right went in search of his companion.
      - A most delightful party was enjoyed last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeffries on South Division Street. The event was in the nature of a surprise for the couple with friends dropping in to call upon them in their new home. Games and other social pleasures served to pass a very pleasant evening. Fruits were served for refreshments.
      - The farmhouse near Acme owned by Phillip Host and occupied by William H. Tibbits burned Friday. None of the contents were saved. The loss is about $2,000 of which half was insured by Farmers' Mutual.
      - A meeting of the pastors of the city was held Monday morning at the residence of Rev. W. K. Wright, secretary of the Ministers' Association, and arrangements were made for two Thanksgiving services this year. One is to be held at the First Methodist church and the other at the Friends church. The choir of the church where the service is held will furnish the music.
      - Mrs. F. Casper has been in the city in the interests of the American Home Finding Association of Saginaw. The association devotes its attention to looking after homeless little ones and finding places for them in Christian homes.
      - The ladies of Amanda Hive have announced plans for a left-handed party Friday afternoon. Light refreshments will be served and a prize given. All lady Bees and their friends are invited. Admission is free.
      - Mr. and Mrs. Cook entertained a few of their friends Saturday last in their home at Interlochen by giving a select Pedro party. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Denby, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Sandadoff, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. Refreshments were served and a good time reported by all.
      - The deer hunters have made their preparations for their departure early this week for the hunting grounds in the upper peninsula where deer are reported unusually plentiful this year. Frank Martinek and Frank Kratochvil and perhaps one or two others were among the first to go north.
      - Advice on deportment. Those who are in mourning should have cards with a black border.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. Cold bathing frequently cures the bite of a mad dog, especially if it be repeated for twenty or thirty days successively.
      - Best buy of the week. Fancy Iron beds, just $2.25, Grand Rapids Furniture Co.