July 17, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The first of the We-que-tong parties for the season was given at the clubhouse last Friday evening and was greatly enjoyed by about 35 couples. The hall was decorated with Japanese lanterns, flags, ferns, flowers and fishnets. The party was in charge of the young ladies of the club and cozy settees, rockers, etc. made the place very inviting.
- A strange incident occurred on the G. R. & I. train last Friday on the way from Walton to this city. A passenger, who wanted to go to Traverse City, showed a ticket to that point but later he became possessed of the idea that he was being taken to some asylum. He pulled the roped and attempted to stop the train, but failing this, jumped to the ground. He was persuaded to reboard, but jumped again and got away. The man was taken into custody later and stated that he had been in the asylum four times previously. He was returned to that place on Saturday.
- Alger Gray, has so fully recovered from his accident on the race track here the Fourth of July that he is on the streets again. There proved to be no internal injuries and no broken bones except those of the fingers.
- A meeting of the committee, appointed by the council and trustees of the city library, was held Saturday evening to consider the matter of the proposed Carnegie library building. It was decided to ask for propositions for a site, all propositions to be in not later than August 5th. All propositions must be presented in writing, describing the property and naming the price, clear of all buildings.
- This year is an exceptionally good one for blackberries. George W. Lardie and Ben Barnes, the fruit buyers, are particularly interested in the business of getting the berries on the market and are sending out pickers every day. On average, about a bushel of berries can be picked in a day.
- A change has been made in the second hand business that has been conducted on Union Street near Front by A. A. Campbell and D. F. Creamer. Mr. Campbell has retired from the partnership and has plans to got to Arizona. Mr. Creamer is continuing the business and assuming all the firm's debts.
- An especially enjoyable party was given last Thursday afternoon at the pretty home of Mrs. Thomas McManus on the bay shore. The beautiful lawn and garden presented an animated scene when the fifty guests arrived. Signs were posted in conspicuous places which announced lost animals and articles for which suitable rewards were offered.
- J. A. Montague left Tuesday on his yacht, the Kayoshk, for Old Mission where he will spend time repairing his cottage. Among the improvements to be made will be the addition of a fireplace which will add materially to the attraction. The family will soon leave the city to spend the season at their summer home.
- Our correspondent at Ogdensburg reports that surely it is warm enough to make the corn grow and that the hay crop is good with farmers working hard to secure it. The cherry crop is a fine one, although a leaf blight has appeared that may injure the later crop.
- The Clerks' Union held a very enjoyable social gathering last Monday evening, however, owing to the absence of some of the officers, the installation was not held. A delightful time was enjoyed by those present. The refreshments were particularly praised.
- A delegation will be sent from this city to the state Christian Endeavor convention in Ludington beginning July 22 with indications that almost every society in the district will be represented. Societies who have already chosen their delegates are the Congregational, the Friends, the Church of Christ and the Presbyterian.
- Advice on deportment. Letters of introduction of a social nature should be written very carefully and on the best of note paper, of neat size, and with an envelope to match.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat bilious cholic, drink warm lemonade or give a spoonful of castor oil.
- Best buy of the week. Steinberg's Grand Offerings in Summer Wash Goods - Batiste at 4 to 12 cents a yard.