February 19, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- For some time, a movement has been on foot here for a local milk inspector. The Grand Traverse Dairymen's convention has been particularly active in this effort with president, John Miller pursuing the matter vigorously. This would be a matter of considerable expense to the city and under the new dairy and food inspector, "Doc" Smith, a plan may be put in place for state inspection which would then do away with the local office. Each person selling milk, whether from one cow or 1,000 would be required to be registered and inspected.
- About 60 members of the Protected Home Circle and their friends enjoyed a sleigh ride to Archie Friday last week where a dance was held in the hall. Four sleigh loads went from Traverse City. During the evening, coffee, sandwiches and doughnuts were served and music was provided by the members of the society. The last guests left about midnight.
- R. Weaver will remove his cigar factory from its present location in the building occupied by Cronin Bros. billiard rooms and locate in the east side of the Sleder building. Mr. Weaver will put in a complete cigar and tobacco store on the first floor and will locate his factory on the second floor.
- Information has come to this office that the Pere Marquette Railway Co. is contemplating a change in its system whereby a trunk line would be established from this city direct to New Buffalo, the present southern terminus of the line. The importance of this project cannot be overestimated since it would give service to lakeshore points now reached only by branches of other lines.
- The handsome dining room set advertised to be given away by the Boston Store was awarded last Tuesday, but the holder of the lucky number, F-25, was not present. Should this number not be forthcoming in thirty days, a second choice will be allowed. All persons with tickets should retain them before the expiration.
- The supper and entertainment held for the benefit of a west side Catholic church last week, was very largely attended. About 200 tickets were sold and the crowd was as large as could be handled in the Second Street hall. Vocal solos, a mandolin and piano duet and recitations were part of the program enjoyed by all those present.
- A meeting of the local traveling men was held at Park Place Sunday and a local post of the Michigan Knights of the Grip was organized. There are about 50 traveling men who live in the city and the majority of them were present. Officers elected were: C. S. Brooks, A. W. Puck, C. M. Beers and F. M. Bosworth. The organization will combine business and social pleasures in their meetings.
- The new two-cent postage stamps have been issued by the post office department, though none have been received by the local office. The stamp is red, with the portrait of Washington, framed in United States flags, and contains the dates, 1732-1799, along with his name.
- Last week, Charles E. Hale invited his friends, who decorated his lawn a year ago with signs heralding his wedding, to spend the evening with him. The friends notified him that owing to the storm, they could not be present and Mr. Hale did not look for them. It was just a bluff and they all showed up on time and turned the party into a big surprise. The evening was pleasantly spent in parlor amusements and ping pong.
- A rather unique view was seen upon the bay yesterday morning by several residents of the city. The appearance at first looked like a mirage, but closer inspection showed ducks on the glassy surface which were magnified several times their size. The farther away there were, the larger they looked. It seemed to be due to the fog settled over the bay and to the almost smooth surface.
- Advice on deportment. It is in bad taste to add postscripts to a letter.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat ring worm, rub twice a day with oil of sweet almonds and oil of tartar, mixed.
- Best buy of the week. Reefers for men, boys or children. $1.50 - $12 at Hamilton Clothing.