April 17, 2002

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Record-Eagle
       - The Traverse City, Leelanau & Manistique railway is assured so now attention can be devoted to the Old Mission electric project. It is stated that the Grand Rapids & Indiana officials are giving the matter favorable consideration with fair chances of sound backing for the project from members of that corporation.
      - The house belonging to Mrs. Germaine on Front Street has been removed to her property at the corner of Front Street and Boardman Avenue. The building is one of the oldest in the city. The store building now occupied by Schiappacasse & Co. will locate in its place.
      - The new street roller has been safely housed in a shed adjoining the city tool house where it can neither rust nor frighten the horses. The equipment stored in the shed previously has been moved to another location.
      - A party of local lovers of music is being made up to attend the concert given by Paderewski in Grand Rapids this Friday evening. There will be from a dozen to a score who have indicated such an interest and have made definite plans to be present.
      - The river has been taking a bite out of the bank in the rear of A. Corsilia’s store. A considerable section caved in on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the present edge very close to the alley way. Several possible restraints for any further damage are being considered by the public works department.
      - A play entitled, “The Old Maid’s Convention”, was presented at Interlochen Wednesday evening to quite a full house. Those who attended said it was a good and laughable entertainment and hope there are more such productions forthcoming.
      - F. E. Moore is at work on the plans for a brick building to be erected by Ferdinand Lautner on Union Street. The plans call for a regulation commercial building with the first floor and basement to be used for business purposes and the second story for offices or living rooms.
      - Edwina Esther, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. White was quite severely injured while at play Monday. She fell, striking her forehead upon the top of a tin can, which resulted in a cut to the bone. Dr. Swanton was called and dressed the cut. From recent reports, it has been learned that the little one is doing nicely.
      - Frank Prashil, the west side meat dealer, and Mrs. Mary McDonald were married Saturday evening at their new home on Vine Street. The ceremony was performed by Justice John Verly. A fine spread was served afterwards to about seventy-five guests.
      - The annual convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Grand Traverse county will be held at the Friends church in this city on April 18. An invocation will be followed by music, Bible reading and a consecration service conducted by Mr. Hugh Kennedy. The topic, “God’s Plan of Dealing with Evil” will be illustrated by pointed texts with brief comments.
      - Bertus, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Breithaupt, died Tuesday morning at their home on Spruce Street of brain fever. The child’s mother is almost prostrated at the death of her young child and what makes it seem worse is the fact that Mr. Breithaupt is in Washington. The funeral was held Wednesday from the Second M. E. Church with a large number of friends and family in attendance.
      - Advice on deportment. Bonnets are not worn when attending operas.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. White bread poultices applied to the eyes in an inflamed state, frequently occasion total blindness.
      - Best buy of the week. Silk Parasols, Lace and Chiffon Trimmed. 98 cents at The Boston Store.