November 13, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The new church building which is being erected by the Church of Christ at the corner of Eighth and Cass Streets, will be modern in every particular. There will be a large assembly room, seating 350, with seven separate classrooms and a kindergarten department. Every effort will be put forth to save the boys and girls.
- More deer hunters left today for the north and will hunt deer in the wilds of the upper peninsula. Special Car No. 57 of the Pennsylvania lines, came in last evening, bringing W. McGrafton, Frank Rutan and John George from Pittsburgh, for their annual hunting trip. C. E. Murray, the agent here and who joined the group, had a broad smile which spoke volumes of his anticipation of the limit allowed by law.
- Jake Furtsch found what was evidently planned as a deadly weapon in the alley back of Sixth Street in the shape of a sandbag. The weapon was of home construction, made from the leg of a pair of trousers and was tied in such a way that it had not been the work of children. Mr. Furtsch turned the "weapon" over to the police.
- Charles Emerson, a farmer near East Garfield, has been laid up for some time with a felon on his hand and was worried about getting his potato crop dug before the cold weather set in. Last week, his neighbors gathered to make a bee and dug the tubers in quick fashion. They are stored in his root cellar until he can bring them to market.
- Commander Smith of McPherson Post, G. A. R., announced Friday, with much satisfaction, that the post had been given the whole of block 241 in the eastern part of the cemetery. This lot is much larger than the original lot which is nearly filled. A plan is being put forth to move the soldiers' monument to the new plot.
- Miss Dean, matron of the Boys' Farm School at Dry Creek, West Virginia, gave a very interesting address to the Presbyterian ladies Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Howard Musselman. Miss Dean has been at that facility for a number of years and is highly regarded for her good work. She will continue to tour the midwest offering presentations in several cities before returning to West Virginia.
- C. F. Hunter, an employee at the Hamilton Clothing Co. for a number of years, has resigned his position and accepted an offer with the Boston Store. He will assume the entire charge of the clothing department in that emporium.
- Mrs. Leonard Holliday and children returned to their home in Mayfield Tuesday after being in this city for several days to be present at the wedding of Mrs. Holliday's brother, Lafayette Cook. Time was also spent visiting other relatives and several friends.
- Last Thursday, I. F. Cooper brought this office a white seedling turnip which weighs 21 pounds and 4 ounces. He thinks it will be hard for anyone in the state to show a larger one.
- Duncan McLachlan had a very narrow escape from the loss of an eye Thursday. He was splitting wood when a sliver flew up, striking him in the right eye with great force. Had it been a half inch further to the right, he would have lost his sight.
- A delightful surprise was given Mrs. W. N. Gardiner Monday when fifteen of her friends dropped in to spend the evening. Miss Bessie Gardiner had made the arrangements which was in honor of Mrs. Gardiner's birthday anniversary. Each guest brought a present of a piece of chinaware. Vivian and Hazen Gardiner each recited and sang and then they sang a duet. The program was much enjoyed and the evening throughout was a most delightful one.
- Advice on deportment. Never carry fruit or confectionery away from the dining table. Eat what you wish while there.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat a bruise, apply a plaster of chopped parsley, mixed with butter.
- Best buy of the week. Blank door keys, 2 cents at The Famous.