November 27, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The city library has announced that it has changed its system of distributing books to the Macey system which requires every patron drawing books to have their card signed by someone who is acquainted with them. This change has been necessitated by the rapid growth of the town and the number of strangers constantly coming into town and borrowing books.
- Frank Walton, cashier of the First National Bank, gave a very interesting and instructive talk Monday morning on banks and banking to the political economy class of the high school. The students were keen listeners and asked Mr. Walton numerous questions relative to the subject.
- Lois, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barker of Interlochen, died of appendicitis Thursday afternoon after an illness of only five days. The remains were taken to Nessen City for burial.
- Jack Perry has returned to the city from New Mexico where he has been for some time. He was slightly injured in a fall from a horse, but the injury was not at all serious. Mr. Perry hasn't decided whether or not he will return to the former location.
- Wet weather in the area has retarded farm work with very little plowing getting finished. This is a worry to the farmers who like to have such work done by the middle of November. Other parts of the state are as bad or worse.
- Our correspondent at Kingsley reports that several residents of that area are moving about. F. W. Wilson has purchased a house in Traverse City and will move here next month. William L. Wilson has purchased the residence of F. W. Wilson in the town of Kingsley and Alfred Bowers has moved his family into Kingsley for the winter.
- W. T. Bushnel was down the line last week and saw four bears that had been shot on the Manistee River by a Claire hunter. Two of the bears were a good size. They were killed in about the location frequently used by the fishermen who go from this city to the Manistee.
- A. J. Wallace, superintendent of the Wells-Higman basket factory was the victim of a very pleasant surprise Monday. On returning from dinner, he found the employees all waiting for him and D. J. Cleland in a little speech presented to him two handsome rockers. Although the surprise was complete, Mr. Wallace rallied sufficiently to accept the gifts in a most cordial spirit as they were presented.
- The body of Richard Kealy was found in the river near the head of Park Street, 40 feet from shore. The police began the search for the body in the morning and after dragging some time, a grappling hook caught in the clothing of the body. In the pockets of the unfortunate man were found his gold watch, $8.21, a number of letters, a knife, spectacles, comb and other articles. Coroner Chase made an examination of the body and declared there were no signs of foul play.
- S. Benda & Co. have just installed a new cash register that does everything but talk and sell goods. It is the finest product of the National Cash Register Co. and costs $20. Each clerk has his own drawer which can be locked. The machine is a self adder and the result can be seen instantly at the close of the day.
- For several years "Gentlemen's Evening" has been an established custom with the members of the Woman's Club and offer a pleasant variety in their year's plans for study and recreation. The reception for this year was held Tuesday evening in the pretty rooms of the I. O. O. F. where the club holds its regular meetings. The large lodge room was made cozy and homelike with easy chairs, rugs and flowers.
- Advice on deportment. A rocker in the guest chamber is a very nice adjunct and few can resist the temptation of using them, in spite of what physicians say against them.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat chapped hands, wash them in bran and water boiled together.
- Best buy of the week. Four-piece fancy china set, 69 cents at The Racket Store.