January 8, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- A very expensive fire was narrowly averted New Year's by the fortunate discovery of the blaze in its beginning along with the prompt action of the firemen. Henry A. Lederle saw a blaze in the rear of the Caldwell & Loudon's wagon shop as he was crossing the North Union Street bridge and quickly turned in the alarm. The chemical and hook and ladder wagons were soon o the spot and quickly terminated the fire. The damage was nominal.
- The Traverse City Canning Co. elected the following officers at their organization's meeting Monday afternoon: Dr. C. J. Kneeland, B. J. Morgan, H. S. Kneeland and Hon. Perry Hannah. The company is now fully organized on a sound financial basis with a good rating in Dun's and Bradstreet. The work of erecting the building will begin as soon as the weather will permit.
- Miss Margaret McGillivwray of Ypsilanti has been employed to take the place of Miss Cady in the city schools. She has had previous experience as a teacher at Oscoda and West Superior.
- Z. C. Fairbanks who has been a resident of this city for quite some time, and of late engaged in the nursery business, will leave this evening for New York in charge of a car of potatoes. After a few days, Mr. Fairbanks will take passage for Havana, Cuba and will meet with several people who are engaged in bee culture which they report is very profitable. Mr. Fairbanks has not been in good health and he believes that the climate at that place will be good for him.
- An accident at the Pere Marquette crossing at Acme nearly resulted in a fatal accident Saturday. As the cutter in which Miss Vinton and her driver approached the crossing, the horse espied the approaching train and became unmanageable. Both occupants sprang from the cutter as the train bore down, but the horse was struck and instantly killed.
- At precisely 11 o'clock on New Year's eve as the old year waned, the Elks in more than 500 lodges in the United States arose and drank a fervent toast to their "absent brothers". As the clock in the courthouse tower began to ring off the hour, Chairman Charles Prochazka, Jr. announced to all members and guests that the time-honored custom would be honored and immediately the lights were extinguished. The tones pealed forth and the sentiment of loving remembrance of departed brothers was exemplified in the order.
- At the annual meeting of the Presbyterian church Monday night, a unanimous vote was given to tender a call to Rev. W. K. Wright as pastor for the ensuing year. When the vote was announced, the audience burst into a round of applause and offered their praises to the board. Rev. Wright has served the congregation for three years and is highly respected for his devotion to the ministry of the church.
- C. M. Kilway, who went to Chicago for the winter a few weeks ago, is back home again. Charlie says he has all he wants of Illinois.
- L. K. Gibbs was in Mayfield Friday trying to hire the mill crew from there to work on a night shift at this mill southwest of Kingsley. Sherman Hays, head sawyer, and Dave Manigold, setter, will go over there to work.
- The bill of the Hotel Whiting for the board of the Hargraves jury was prorated again. It was cut from $1.50 to $1 for each juror. It is evident from the temper of the supervisors that any effort to pay more per day will be opposed strongly.
- Mr. Burns, one of the incorporators of the Gold Reef Mining Co., Ltd., has reported that the contractor who is putting down the shaft at the mine near Rat Portage speaks most favorably of its prospects. The stockholders are well pleased and feel that their investment is an excellent one.
- Advice on deportment. When traveling at night, a lady should try to arrange her trip with an escort so that she will not be compelled to change train cars.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat vomiting of blood, take two spoonfuls of nettle juice.
- Best buy of the week. Biggest values in blankets - 42 cents to $1.50 at J. W. Milliken.