October 29, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Now that election is approaching, the voters of the city and county will look about and determine the relative merits of the various candidates who have been nominated for office. Both major political parties are running several conspicuous men who qualify handsomely for the respective offices which they are seeking.
- Mr. Hewitt, a resident of Barker Creek, has been in Kalkaska the last ten days on the board of supervisors. He returned to his home Tuesday pleased with the work accomplished by the board during this time and states that all members were up to the task of every piece of business put forth.
- Dr. William Henderson Lockhart and Miss Florence Olga Rosenthal were united in marriage by Father Bauer Tuesday evening at the latter's residence. The bride was beautifully gowned in white organdy, trimmed with lace and carried white chrysanthemums. Refreshments, served at the dining room tables, consisted of maraschino ice cream, bride's cake, groom's cake, coffee and salted almonds. Steward & Steffens furnished delightful music during the evening.
- While driving along the bay late Saturday, M. D. Morgan discovered the cap worn by his son, Glen, at the time of the accident that resulted in his drowning death and the two companions. It was a sad reminder of the tragedy for Mr. Morgan and his family.
- Willie White, son of Mr. and Mrs. James White of Interlochen, had a very narrow escape from death Friday while hunting. He was crossing the railroad bridge when he dropped his gun in such a way that it went off, just missing his heart. He is recovering nicely at present.
- This office is indebted to Orren Hoxie for some of the finest grapes ever seen in this region. They are very large and firm with light red skin and of delicious flavor. The bunches are big and the general appearance is like that of a California grape. He has named them "Hoxie's Pacific".
- A. H. Brown of this city, chairman and treasurer of the Eureka Brick Co., Ltd. of Grand Rapids, states that the only difficulty with the company at present is the fact that they are unable to make brick fast enough to keep up with orders. To accommodate the expanded business, the plant will be considerably enlarged in the spring.
- Monday's electrical storm was one of the most severe of the season and damage was done in a number of places. The roof of the Elder residence on West Eleventh Street was damaged somewhat but every room inside the home was affected when the lightning struck. Plaster was knocked off, the woodwork shivered in some way or other and five holes were torn in the stone wall of the basement.
- Another lightning strike from the same storm and causing considerable damage, was reported by Henry Courtade. A valuable sheep was killed and his granary nearly destroyed by the electrical force.
- A potato weighing three pounds and two ounces, raised by Albert Thayer of Monroe Center, beats the state record formerly held by Mr. Farley of Crystal Falls. Mr. Thayer reports that his potato crop has been one of the best ever harvested and is hoping there will be a good market for them during the coming months.
- Miss Lovisa Porter, aged 22 years, a young lady well known in the city, and whose friends were many, died Monday morning at the home of her parents at Old Mission. Miss Porter had been sick for some time and had submitted to two operations. It was believed she might recover, but her strength was insufficient to enable her to withstand the seriousness of her affliction.
- Advice on deportment. The natural instincts of propriety seem to indicate that the most honored guest at a dinner, that is, the lady at the right of the host, should be served first.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To cure hiccoughs, take a spoonful of conserve of roses every night.
- Best buy of the week. Men's ties, 25 cents - 75 cents at S. Benda & Co.