December 11, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Riley Sweers has a deal on foot to establish extensive cattle barns in the area. The plan would utilize the food product from the Michigan Starch Co. which is proving itself to be wholesome and healthful for cattle. Eighty acres of land will be required for the project.
- Mrs. Philander Paris, a resident on Fifth Street, suffered a paralyzing stroke Monday which caused very grave apprehension on the part of her friends. She is 78 years of age and has been a resident of this city for a long time.
- The Culver brothers are building a house on their farm near Mayfield. The progress on the construction has gone well even though the weather has been cold and blustery. They expect the house to be completed in another month.
- Christ Milburn showed a fine black bear on the streets Saturday which he shot in the upper peninsula near Gladstone. It weighed nearly 90 pounds and the fur was very handsome.
- N. Vinticingne of the 20th Infantry who has been to Manila for the past three years, having four months' furlough, is spending part of it in Old Mission where he formerly lived. His old acquaintances have been engaging him in interesting discussions about his time in that far away land. It has not been learned where he is to be transferred after his furlough.
- Victor Petertyl has just completed one of the finest combination fire wagons in the state and one that will make a valuable addition in the equipment of the city fire department. The new wagon is a fine specimen of the maker's art and is two feet longer than the old wagon. Three men can ride on each side. There are racks below for coats and other clothing of the firemen, ladder racks, brakes, tool chest and lanterns . The cost was $240.
- The offering of the Presbyterian church Thanksgiving service was $20.80 and at the Methodist church, about half as much. The former was turned over to the Women's Relief Corps and the latter to a committee from the three churches represented.
- Through their pastor, Rev. Henry McKinley, the Friends church have taken up the proposition to build a parsonage. The building is planned to be constructed on the rear of their lot at the corner of Fifth and Oak Streets, the house to front on Oak. About half the cost has already been pledged conditionally by the church members.
- Mrs. Frank Sayers, with Mrs. Burr James and little daughter, came into the city last week from their homes at Mayfield and stayed three days. Their stay was lengthened by the sudden and severe illness of little Dora. She is now nearly recovered.
- Reports from the farmers in the area indicate that most are through with their fall work, although some work will go till spring with a few. There will be a good quantity of potatoes to draw later on as well as some other root vegetables.
- Judge Mayne opened the regular December term of circuit court for the county Monday morning last. The calendar is rather light for this session and there will be very few jury cases. There is not a single criminal case on the docket.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Tutman left the city yesterday for Orlando, Florida where they will spend most of the winter. Mr. Tutman is a carrier in the post office and has taken a leave of absence for four months.
- Advice on deportment. A wife should be frank, gentle and refined to her husband.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat hoarseness, boil a large handful of wheat bran in a quart of water; strain and sweeten it with honey and sip of it frequently.
- Best buy of the week. Men's Suspenders, 15 cents - 25 cents at The Boston Store.