August 6, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
• When patrons arrive at Neahtawanta next spring they will find many changes in the grounds and hotel that will add nicely to their comfort and entertainment. Manager Baugh and President Hunt have made plans for numerous improvements to the resort which will be initiated this fall.
• Word has been received of a burglary in Chicago in which Miss Stricker, a former resident of this city, was the victim. Burglars entered her room Friday night and after chloroforming her, helped themselves to all her clothing, her diamond ring, a number of handsome hand-painted dishes and the contents of her trunk.
• A young boy was running on the logs to the river, near the M. & N. E. depot with some companions Saturday when he slipped and fell in the river. But for the quick action of a passerby, he would have been drowned. This is the second incident in the past week when a boy has nearly drowned playing the same game and it is evident that some youngster is seeking to enter the pearly gates by the river route.
• Andrew Hockstad, a young man 17 years of age, was struck and instantly killed by a bolt of lightning Monday while at work on the farm of George Helmforth. A longtime effort to revive him was of no benefit.
• The Salvation Army hall was full Tuesday evening to listen to the illustrated lecture on the army's slum rescue and social work by Ensign Bennard assisted by Ensign Keeler and others of the Michigan and Indiana revival brigade. The lecture was full of interest throughout and listened to with the closest attention.
• Our correspondent at Old Mission reports a good number of visitors to that place in the past week. Of special note are Lieut. Hickox of the 15th Infantry of Monterey, California, Jamie Fricklin of Chicago visiting his uncle, James Roberts, and Mrs. Hoburg's sister from Stockholm, Sweden. All are said to be enjoying the fine weather and the resplendent views of land and water.
• In connection with the paving of Sixth Street, it is interesting to note that the first brick was laid by Postmaster George W. Raff whose home was the first building erected on Sixth Street and who circulated the first petition for the paving. The home was built by Mr. Gridley, a foreman of the Hannah & Lay shingle mill, and Mr. Raff bought the house of Hon. Perry Hannah. He has resided in the home for 13 years.
• Burglars have been at work in Traverse City and made a raid on the premises of C. C. Knowlton, 236 East Eighth Street, Monday. They escaped with a new suit of clothes and overhauled the contents of a trunk they found. They overlooked, however, a watch and other clothing.
• Mrs. T. H. A. Tregea and daughter, Laura have returned from England after 16 months' absence. Mrs. Tregea is improved in health, but not as well as when run down by a bicycle three years ago.
• A bank will be opened in Fife Lake some time during the coming month by D. H. Powers who has banks in Kingsley, Suttons By and other points. The equipment has already been ordered. The bank will be located in Hodges & Glidden's store, occupying the front portion.
• There is a plan now practically sure of realization that will give the city a beautiful drive to and along East Bay. Some money has been spent on what eventually will be the beautiful boulevard drive on East Front Street to East Bay and additional money, already approved by the council, will be spent on the Bryant Park portion.
• Advice on deportment. It is unpardonable to "cram" yourself previous to a social gathering; that is, to read up any special subject for the purpose of astonishing your hearers with your erudition.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat shingles, drink sea water, or salt water every morning; toward the close, bathe also.
• Best buy of the week. Ladies' Royal Shoes in hand-turned Vici Kid, also in Patent Leather, dull top, Frend and Military heel. Just $1.98 at The Globe.