September 25, 2002
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The State Bank's statement shows footings of $1,389,140.58 which is a fine array of figures and indicates an increase of $130,000 since the previous statement. These figures reveal that the people of Traverse City and vicinity have money and that times are good with them.
- There was almost too much of a crowd for those who were tripping the light fantastic Tuesday night on the new pavement in front of the Hotel Whiting. The city band, occupying the verandah of the hotel, gave an excellent concert which was enjoyed with pleasure till nearly 10 o'clock. Up to 3,000 citizens were in attendance.
- Mrs. Martin, of Indiana, who is a sufferer from hay fever, is spending a few weeks at David Roush's home at East Bay for her health. She joins a substantial number of those who have the malady and come to breathe the refreshing, cool air of our locale.
- John Hargraves, who is charged with the murder of his wife, must endure another week of suspense before the court will take up his case. The delay was requested by J. W. Tachin, attorney for the defense, because an important witness, now living in Cadillac, is ill and cannot appear in court.
- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cizek of Vine Street will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next Monday. Though they are old, Mrs. Clark walked 21 miles Sunday.
- While at work on the lathing of the new bank building, Fred Langenbaugh cut his left hand very severely across the back with a lathing hatchet Tuesday afternoon last. The injury will lay him off work for a considerable time.
- N. M. Turner, who has been for some years located in Bellaire, has nearly completed his apple evaporator on West Front Street and is already employing hands and purchasing stock. He will be ready for business about Saturday of this week.
- The church conference which took place recently in the city brought in a number of people in the area to see some of the old ministers that preached here over thirty years ago. Many good memories were recalled during the event.
- L. K. Gibbs is in receipt of some mammoth ears of corn grown in Kansas which were sent to him by his former partner, George Neal. Mr. Neal was well known in this locality several years ago and keeps in touch with many friends in and around the city. The corn was quite a spectacle for area farmers to see, especially when the corn harvest here looks scant.
- Mrs. Sarah J. Miller has returned to her home on Randolph Street after a two weeks' visit in Frankfort. Her son, Frank, has gone to the Agricultural College where he will take a four years' mechanical course.
- Advice on deportment. In leaving the table, if business or an engagement compels you to, excuse yourself.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat hiccoughs, take three drops of oil of cinnamon on a lump of sugar.
- Best buy of the week. Boys' three-piece suits, knee pants, $1.98 at The New York Store.