March 20, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Thad Parsons, clerk at the Hotel Whiting, was a victim of the E. J. Arnold & Co. people of St. Louis, Mo., the alleged original "get-rich" turf investment swindlers. The company is said to number it victims by the millions and Thad's paltry $100 was only a drop in the bucket. It has been learned that several others in this city have been caught in the same way.
- A. J. Doyle of Milliken's store is spending two weeks in the eastern markets. These trips of Mr. Dole always result in his securing some splendid merchandise for Mr. Milliken's customers.
- Our correspondent at Mayfield reports that log hauling has gone on night and day the past week to finish before the sleighing would be gone. There are about eight thousand feet to haul on wheels.
- Rev. G. W. Tevis, the Kentucky revivalist, will begin a series of meetings at Keystone March 19 which will be of great interest and will continue two weeks. Everybody is kindly invited to attend and especially Christian workers will be welcome to aid in the good work.
- George M. Dame has just returned from Detroit where he had a long interview with Charles H. Chapman, the new state game warden, and was assured by Mr. Chapman that a warden will be appointed to have special charge of the protection of game in the three counties of Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Benzie. He also gave a promise that the state would pay half of the $1000 salary for such a warden, if the three counties would pay the other half.
- The Foresters and the Companion Foresters held one of the most enjoyable social sessions last night that they have had in quite a time. The Foresters held a short lodge session after which the entire time was given away for a good time. Waltz and two step were enjoyed until early morning hours to music furnished by Helm's orchestra. About 11 o'clock an oyster supper was served to the more than 100 guests.
- Miss Alta Bartley and Edna Harver, residents of South Grant, are both having trouble with their lungs and have been under a doctor's care. Their many friends hope them a speedy recovery so they may be ready to enjoy the spring season with its balmy breezes and nature's new growth.
- Mrs. Mike Myers died suddenly Friday at her home in Zeland, about five miles east of Kingsley. Her husband was at work and on coming into the house, found her sitting in her chair, her thimble on her finger, but she was cold in death. She had been married to Mr. Myers but a short time and had been a resident of the Grand Traverse region for a number of years. Deceased was 56 years of age.
- More than $140 has been raised for Fred Fuller by Chief Rennie to send him to Manistee to take the salt baths for rheumatism. He will be taken there next Monday. Residents of this place who have traveled to that place for such therapy report good success.
- Miss Alice Roberts, of this city, has been engaged to sing the soprano solo parts in the oratorio, "The Creation" which is to be presented in Mt. Pleasant and some time next month by the Central Normal School chorus and leading soloists from other points. The selection of Miss Roberts displays the excellent judgment of those who head the selection of the vocalists for the leading parts of the oratorio.
- The business of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co. for the year 1902 shattered all former records and went $54,000 beyond the record of 1901 which was the largest in the history of the company. This showing is a very satisfactory one and is decidedly gratifying to the management. It has come by hard work and is therefore doubly appreciated.
- Advice on deportment. Always maintain your presence of mind under all circumstances. Do not become excited at any emergency, but keep your wits about you.
- Medical Advice of a century ago. Sage tea, with a little lemon juice added, is a good drink in fevers.
- Best buy of the week. Davenport Couch, $17.75 at J. W. Slater, Practical House Furnisher.