July 31, 2002

Herald news ... 100 years ago


      By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald

      - W. B. Miller has brought a bunch of clover to the city which was grown from a single seed and is five feet in diameter, containing hundreds of blossoms. Mr. Miller has an exceptionally fine crop which will yield him at least thirty tons of clover hay this summer.
      - The coroner's jury called to determine the cause of death of the sixteen year old, Hattie Kroupa, has declared it to be suicide. A chemical analysis was made of the stains upon the towel from the vomit which identified morphine as the poison. The life of the girl was far from happy since she had the care of her invalid mother and two young members of the family. She had threatened to take her life before, but it was believed she had given up any such thoughts.
      - Mr. Edgecomb, a farmer at Mapleton, had his arm broken by one of his horses last Thursday. Dr. Martin was employed to dress the wound.
      - Julius T. Hannah has sold to J. C. Howe, of St. Louis, Missouri, the old Ellis fruit farm at Old Mission, the consideration being $12,000. This fruit farm is one of the best known in northern Michigan and contains more than 400 acres. Mr. Howe is treasurer of the Madison Coal Co.
      - B. J. Hewett, of East Eighth Street, a brakeman on the Pere Marquette, was painfully injured at Bellaire yesterday. He fell while the locomotive was in motion and the pilot of the engine passed over his left leg above the knee. The bruise is severe and painful although it is hoped that the injury will not be serious.
      - There will be a union Gospel praise meeting held in the grove on the corner of Eighth and Rose Streets next Sunday at 2 o'clock. All are cordially invited to come to the gathering.
      - This office is under obligations to F. J. Browne, proprietor of Sunnyside Farm at Archie, for some of the finest raspberries ever seen in this region. While preserving the delicate flavor, they are as large as cherries and firm, though juicy.
      - The jury in the assault and battery case against Alexander Griffith Tuesday were absolutely unable to agree and were discharged. H. C. Davis conducted the case for the prosecution. Underwood & Umlor were attorneys for the defendant.
      - Metta Fox, a resident of Bates and who has been having quite a time with blood poisoning, is around again. She was gravely ill at one time and her recovery is seen as a near miracle.
      - The young folks around Duck Lake enjoyed a pleasant ride to the resort last Sunday to attend a party given by Miss Estella Klein of Chicago in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Dancing, games and music were enjoyed by all. After the dainty refreshments were served, all went home feeling that they had had a delightful evening.
      - James H. Monroe and Charles E. Hale have formed a partnership to carry on an insurance business, having purchased the business of C. A. Hamond and that of W. F. Harsha. With the wide acquaintance of both men and their characteristic energy, the firm is sure to be a strong one.
      - Advice on deportment. The most graceful conversationalists are those whose thoughts are spontaneous.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. To stop bleeding at the nose, snuff up vinegar and water.
      - Best buy of the week. Set of 6 berry dishes, 7 cents at The Racket Store.