May 1, 2002

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
      - Julius T. Hannah, George W. Raff, Charles M. Beers, Charles Prochazka, Jr., and Samuel Garland have closed the deal with Peter Heinforth by which they become the owners of one of the prettiest pieces of resort property on Carp Lake. It is their intention to make it eventually a favorite spot in this part of the state. A joint barn may be built this fall to accommodate the horses of each party and a joint eating house to serve all five families will be added next spring.
      - The most careful and extended search yesterday for the Jefferson boy who has been missing since Monday, has failed to bring to light the slightest trace of him. The conviction has grown that the child is dead.
      - The ladies of the East Garfield M. E. church surprised the pastor, Rev. Hugh Kennedy, with a set of new pulpit chairs and carpet with matting for the aisles. These handsome additions will add nicely to the attractiveness of that house of worship and are much appreciated by Rev. Kennedy.
      - The Clerk's Union held an unusually pleasant session Monday evening in Montague hall. There was a large attendance, and after the initiation of four candidates, an excellent program was rendered. It is hoped that in the near future all the clerks of the city will wear the new button or pin which have been adopted lately.
      - While at work at the Oval Wood Dish Co. Monday, John Baker cut the forefinger of his right hand on a knot saw so badly as to necessitate its amputation. The work was done by Drs. Gauntlett and Anderson.
      - C. H. Horn, present superintendent of the city schools, has accepted the position of principal of the academic department of Iowa College at Grinnell and will assume the duties at the beginning of the college year. The position is a fine one, carrying with it a handsome salary and much prestige.
      - Five pieces of property in this city area are presently included in condemnation proceedings instituted in probate court by the Traverse City, Leelanau, & Manistique Railroad Co. Properties named are those owned by the Michigan Starch Co., Vencil and Katie Sleder, William F. and Agnes Smith, J. and Grace Cook and Eli J. and Estella Weston.
      - Our correspondent at Mayfield reports that the school at that place had a very poor attendance last week as many of the children had the mumps. The school may close for a week or two if more cases add to the low attendance.
      - One of the farmers at Grant who caught the western fever and went to Oregon three years ago has fully recovered and has now returned. He thinks Michigan is good enough for him and has no future plans to leave.
      - Frank M. Paine came home from Forest Lodge where he has been setting out trees and laying flower beds for beautification of the resort. Many attractive improvements are being made about the place which will surely satisfy the many lodgers who regularly visit each year
      - Five of the applications recently accepted for vacant teaching positions for the ensuing year, have notified the schools of their intentions to remain in their present locations due to salary raises. There will be a slight raise in the aggregate salaries of the teaching force in the local schools, however, many believe it to be small in comparison to length of service.
      - Advice on deportment. A young lady should have a general knowledge of the rules governing polite society and have a sufficient amount of self-control to enable her to conceal or repress her likes or dislikes.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. A mustard plaster on the neck with low diet has often prevented a relapse of apoplexy.
      - Best buy of the week. Large Bath Towels. Just 9 cents at The Boston Store.