December 4, 2002

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
       - The Thanksgiving season was not forgotten in the city schools, from the kindergarten to the high school. Rev. C. T. Stout gave a very interesting talk at the latter in which he gave thanksgiving as the real vital part of any Thanksgiving service of observance, the thankfulness that goes out in helpfulness to others less fortunate. The intermediate grades studies centered on the historical significance and in the kindergarten grades, the landing of the Pilgrims was represented.
      - Harry L. Gibbs returned Saturday evening from Rat Portage, Ontario where he has been the general foreman of the work of the Gold Reef Mining Co., Ltd. When he left, a shaft had been sunk to a depth of 100 feet and crosscutting along a pay streak vein. Indications are all favorable and Mr. Gibbs is confident that the company has a very valuable property at that place.
      - Our correspondent at Mayfield reports that the cows in that vicinity are dying with a disease, the symptoms of which are gradual loss of appetite, costive condition of the bowels and gritting of the teeth. A prescription is being sought from farmers in the region whose cows have suffered the malady.
      - The Fraternal Mystic Circle enjoyed one of the most delightful events in its history last evening in the I. O. O. F. hall, the occasion being a banquet tendered them by George W. Steward and coroner O. E. Chase, both of whom were re-elected for their respective county positions in the November voting. After the regular meeting was adjourned, a fine program of witty and wise toasts was presented. The banquet was in the nature of an oyster supper.
      - Allison Taylor, a prominent and well-to-do farmer of East Bay township, was killed by the Pere Marquette passenger train, northward bound Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Taylor, about 60 years of age and slightly deaf, was driving across the track when the train struck him. When the train arrived in Traverse City, the body was removed and consigned to the care of W. S. Anderson.
      - A gentleman from Maine has been in the city looking up the matter of establishing a large canning factory in this place. He was shown about by President Friedrich of the Board of Trade. The man represents a large corporation which is in the business of raising of huckleberries for canning purposes and it is their plan to secure large tracts of land in this area for growing and canning them here.
      - Some beautiful furnishing for the altar have been presented to Grace church, among them is a handsome brass book rest by the children of Mrs. Anna Beaumont. Two exquisite brass altar vases came yesterday from Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Clinch in memoriam of Margaret S. Lay. Miss Lay is affectionately remembered in this city from her yearly visits with her father, A. Tracy Lay.
      - Mrs. Arvilla Gardner returned last evening from Lansing where she has been for ten days attending the National Grange. Mrs. Gardner was very pleased with the conference and has made lengthy notes about the various lectures she attended which she will present at the next meeting of the local organization.
      - Frank Meads, the South Union Street druggist, is preparing to move into the neat store in the new Squires building. Mr. Meads has leased the space and is having new fittings made for it. The completed store will be a model in every respect.
      - A picture of President Garfield was hung in the high school assembly last week, completing the trio of presidents, Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley. Members of the board of education joined the faculty and students for the program,
      - A most pleasant evening was spent Saturday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McManus on the peninsula, it being their fiftieth anniversary. The presents were many, among them being a diamond pin presented by Mr. and Mrs. O'Gradie of Glen Falls, New York. About thirty guests partook of the bounteous supper.
      - Advice on deportment. A supper is always provided at parties, balls and like entertainments.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. To treat moist asthma, administer a drink of mustard whey and a decoction of the madder root to promote spitting.
      - Best buy of the week. Whips - long, short and medium. Ten cents at The Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co.