October 17, 2001
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The death of Miss Mina Easton, who was buried in Oakwood cemetery Monday, was attended with rather peculiar circumstances. It is believed that a prescription filled at a drugstore at Torch Lake to treat her asthma, had the appearance of poisoning when her relatives noticed that as soon as she took the medicine, she went into spasms almost at once. The matter is currently being investigated.
- W. L. Frink, of Milton Center, purchased a drove of 14 cows from Mason Clark at that place one day last week. Mr. Frink has also purchased two cows, four yearlings and three heifers from Isaac Gibbard. These livestock will increase his herd quite handsomely.
- Mrs. Curtis, who has operated a store at Interlochen for several years, is getting her goods ready to move to Empire where she will keep house for her son. He is the day operator there for the M. & N. E. R. R. Company. Her many friends and customers will miss her, but extend sincere good wishes for continued business success and a contented life in that new place.
- From present indications, the high school lecture and music course will be more successful this year than ever before. The season tickets are going fast with two weeks yet to go for reservations. A large profit seems assured.
- Jefferson & Weese have removed their grocery from North Division Street to 517 South Union Street. This is a much more central location and although they have had good success in the former spot, this place should increase their sales nicely.
- More than forty of the Royal Circle and other friends met at the residence of Mrs. Charles Manville Monday evening to help celebrate her birthday. A very pleasant time was enjoyed with games and music and an impromptu dance in the kitchen by the young people, thrown in.
- Mr. Snyder, who lives south of the city, had the misfortune to lose his house and nearly all its contents by fire last week. No insurance. He and his family are hardworking people and have the sympathy of all. It is expected that neighbors will help them find other living quarters for the winter and to build another residence in the spring.
- Mark Craw has resigned his position as deputy game warden to take effect November 1. State Warden Morse has declined to accept the resignation, but Mr. Craw insists. He has made a very efficient officer and it is not surprising that Mr. Morse regrets to lose him.
- The funeral of Charles Kroupa occurred from his late residence at Bowers Harbor Sunday and was attended by many friends on the peninsula and a great many from this city. The remains were brought back for burial in Oakwood cemetery on the Columbia and were met by McPherson Corps at the dock. The G. A. R. was in charge of the service.
- The case of Mrs. C. V. Fisher came up before Judge Roberts Tuesday, however, since Mrs. Fisher has the scarlet fever, the trial could not proceed and was adjourned for two weeks. The claims for her board and care will fall upon the county and will be an expensive case.
- A still alarm called the fire department to the residence of J. T. Hannah, on Sixth Street yesterday. Fire caught in the paper covering the asbestos packing on one of the hot water pipes of the heater, from the pipes of the furnace in the basement. Some woodwork was charred, but the fire was quickly extinguished and the damage was slight.
- Advice on deportment. It is a beautiful thought on the part of children to remember the recurrence of the parents' wedding anniversary with a bouquet or some simple piece of their own handiwork.
- Medical advice of a century ago. No roller should ever be put round children's bodies, nor any stays used. Instead, when they are put into short petticoats, put a waistcoat under their frocks.
- Best buy of the week. Men's High Cut Shoes. Made of special waterproof calfskin. $2.25 at Alfred V. Friedrich.