January 22, 2003

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald

       - One important matter was quickly disposed of at the regular council meeting Monday night with the granting of the paving petition of the property owners on Sixth Street. The board of public works were instructed to take the necessary steps to get the work done. The petition for a light on the corner of Sixth and Pine Streets, on the other hand, caused a little tilt among the aldermen when it developed that the light fund is exhausted. After considerable discussion, the matter was finally settled to install the requested light.
      - Joe Secor, foreman of the John F. Ott Lumber Co.'s camp at Solon and well-known in this city, is lying in the camp with a severe stab wound in his left side, inflicted by Tony Shaffran. Mr. Secor had gone down to a part of the road that crosses the farm of Mr. Shaffran and his brothers which was used for drawing logs and wished to settle for any damage done to the road. A quarrel ensued during which Mr. Shaffren drew a knife and lunged at Mr. Secor.
      - Ice harvesting by the local ice dealers has not commenced yet, but preparations are now being made for active operations to begin soon. The two local dealers are cutting new ice to supply their customers, but not for their ice houses. Hopkins Bros. will begin cutting on Boardman Lake next week and John A. Jackson will begin putting in his stock from the bay about the same time.
      - The clerks of A. J.Wilhelm, with their families, responded to a very cordial invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm to spend the evening at their beautiful home at 116 East Eighth Street, Thursday evening last. Following a three-course dinner, the evening was delightfully spent enjoying some very rare music which had been selected especially for the occasion.
      - Frank Jones met with a serious bicycle accident Saturday night when his wheel slipped out from under him. He ploughed along the street with his face in a style which called for extensive mending. Several stitches were taken in one of his bruises.
      - E. H. Gill of Central Lake, who will have charge of the building and equipment of the Traverse City Canning Co.'s factory, arrived here Tuesday to conference with the officers of the company. The approved plans for the building will require more than 200,000 feet of lumber, which has already been ordered. Farmers in the entire region are coming to the office daily making contracts for acreage.
      - A jolly crowd had a splendid time at Maple Hill Cottage, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas, a few days ago. The time passed swiftly in visiting and eating apples and popcorn and drinking sweet cider.
      - Ole Larson, of Suttons Bay, was in the city Monday and states that he will not rebuild his livery barn until spring. The barn and its contents of wagons, carriages, feed and hay were recently destroyed by fire.
      - Many sportsmen from this place regret that the city will not be represented at the Gull Lake Ice Yachting regatta next week. C. E. Murray had thought of taking his boat down, but when he learned of the handsome craft that were to race and the millionaire owners that were to sail them, he was made a shade nervous and decided not to try this year.
      - A fair sized crowd assembled at Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sprague's residence this past Monday evening to listen to a reading by Mrs. Ida M. Bailey of S. R. Crockett's novel, "The Play Actress". Mrs. Bailey dramatized the reading so effectively as she carried the listeners with her through the story that all felt the master passion of each character.
      - Lewis Holiday, the young son of Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Holiday, has gone on the tour with Prof. C. E. Horst's concert company and will be one of the featured violin artists. Master Lewis is an accomplished musician for a juvenile and will be a valuable addition to the company. His musical studies under Prof. Horst, will continue while on tour.
      - Advice on deportment. When serving guests at the table, water is poured at the right of a guest - everything else is passed from the left.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. To treat St. Anthony's fire, bathe the feet and legs in warm water.
      - Best buy of the week. Good Sorrel Horse. Good to work and good to drive. $25. B. J. Morgan.