November 21, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The date has now been fixed for the presentation of the cantata, "Queen Esther", by the high school chorus. The presentation will be December 8 at Steinberg's Grand. The cast of the piece is being selected and will be announced in full within a few days.
- Frank Miller suffered a painful injury Wednesday last, but it is thought that the results will not be serious. The accident happened when Mr. Miller, in turning quickly, a nail in the showcase struck him in the eye, penetrating the lower lid and scratching the eyeball.
- Orders have been placed for some of the furniture for the new home of Traverse City Lodge No. 323, B. P. O. Elks and when it is completed, it will be furnished with both elegance and comfort. Several pieces for the ladies' parlor will include willow chairs, library table and some fine leather upholstered armchairs. The carpets are here and will be laid as soon as the rooms are ready.
- Just before the Boys Band finished their regular rehearsal Monday evening, the wives and lady friends of the members entered their hall unceremoniously and made themselves at home. After listening to several pieces by the band, they invited the gentlemen to the Little Tavern Blue Room across the street where a delicious feast of oysters was awaiting them.
- Mrs. Noteware of Williamsburg is visiting her son and family, Roy Noteware at Old Mission. She will extend her stay through Thanksgiving before returning home. Mr. Noteware is the principal of the school in that place.
- A. J. Maynard, who for a long time has been in the employ of A. V. Friedrich as salesman and bookkeeper, has been appointed to the position of assistant teller in the State Bank. Mr. Maynard is a capable and energetic young man and has served Mr. Fredrich well. His position at the bank will be one in which his qualifications will be fully recognized.
- Perry Schofield of Williamsburg and Miss Carrie Mosher of Barker Creek were married at the Hotel Columbia Wednesday, the Rev. W. Heath officiating. The small wedding party along with family members and friends enjoyed a festive dinner following the ceremony at the hotel.
- Eugene Packard, who has been suffering with smallpox for over a week, is getting along finely and is on the high road to recovery. He is already able to sit up and read some. None of the others quarantined in the house have shown any symptoms of the disease and it seems probable that they will all escape.
- The firm of Ferris & Champney has been dissolved by mutual consent and Mr. Ferris will continue the business at the same location. Mr. Ferris left today for the markets in his line to make heavy purchases in farm machinery, wagons, cutters and a full stock.
- The penny social given by the W. C. T. U. society last Saturday night at Interlochen was well attended. Proceeds will go to the benefit of the union.
- Last week Thomas Moulton and Alf LaFontsee killed two fine red foxes near Tony Kyselka's place. They had five hounds and good sport was enjoyed before the foxes were secured.
- Advice on deportment. The first lesson a child should be taught, is filial respect, and a deferential yielding of its own wishes to those of its parents.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat the bleeding of a wound, take ripe puff-balls, break them warily, and save the powder. Strew this on the wound and bind it on.
- Best buy of the week. Stove Weather is Coming! Peninsula Home Oak, 3 sizes. $9.75, $11.50 and $13.25 at J. W. Slater's House Furnishing Co.