March 12, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The southbound evening accommodation train on the Provemont branch of the M. & N. E. had a very narrow escape from what might have been a serious wreck just north of Cedar last evening. Fortunately, the danger was discovered in time by the train crew. Some miscreant, for no reason so far as can be learned, had placed obstructions upon the track.
- J. W. Cliffe will be located in the new Munson Block on East Front Street after April first. He will continue to handle a complete line of musical merchandise, talking machines and records. He will also assume the general management of northern Michigan for Grinnell Bros. of Detroit, manufacturer of fine pianos.
- Louis Surnek took two swallows of ammonia Saturday morning by mistake and was in great pain all day. Medical attention was sought promptly and it is thought he is not in serious danger, unless further complications develop.
- William Cole, who is well known in this region, died Thursday last in Alabama. Mr. Cole went there a short time ago in search of better health. He was an old soldier nearly 70 years of age. The body is being brought here for burial.
- Miss Lizzie Moran of Central Lake, who has been visiting with her mother at Barker Creek the past few weeks, left for Detroit this week to purchase her stock of millinery. It is expected that many new styles will be in fashion for the news season and Miss Moran is keen in stocking them in her shop.
- R. R. Metheany, president of the Traverse City, Leelanau & Manistee Railway Co. was in the city Saturday and stated to this office that all difficulties regarding the right of way out of Traverse City have been satisfactorily settled. The work of grading will begin immediately and Mr. Metheany states that the steel for the entire line has been purchased and will be shipped at once.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Laner are going back to the lighthouse at Mission Point this week. They have been spending the winter with their daughter, Mrs. William Rushmore at Old Mission.
- The 18- month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. DeGraw of East Eleventh Street, was severely scalded last week by sitting down in a pail of hot water. The child's hips are badly scalded, but the attending physician does not believe the injuries will be fatal.
- A pretty home wedding occurred at high noon yesterday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Connine, the groom being their son, Erwin and the bride, Miss Kathryn D. Sinclair. The bride looked very sweet in a handsome gown of white silk covered with crepe de chine. Following the ceremony, an elaborate wedding dinner was served, after which the happy couple left for Chicago.
- John C. Cooper, of Williamsburg, an old pioneer of more than 70 years of age and a highly respected citizen of that community, died Sunday of bowel trouble. He has been a miller in the grist mill at that place for many years. Six sons and three daughters survive him.
- The circuit court was adjourned last week to April 23. No decision on the library site controversy may be looked for until that time, and even then there may be a further delay. The matter has been argued for some time and it is hoped a resolution can be made within the next few months.
- Advice on deportment Pillows for the guest chamber should be large and square, of down or hair.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat an intermittent fever, boil ten drams of raw coffee berries in 8 ounces of water down to 5 ounces. Give in 3 doses.
- Best buy of the week. Go-Carts and Baby Carriages upwards from $1.98 at The Boston Store.