November 5, 2003
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
• It is very likely that during the next week the wooden schoolhouse on State Street which has not been used as a school for some time, will be opened up again so as to relieve the overcrowded condition of the Oak Park School. It is not known which grades will be put in the building, according to Supt. I. H. Gilbert.
• Andrew Smith's new clothespin machine invention has thus far proved a success. H. S. Hull, president of the Oval Wood Dish Co. and his son, W. C. Hull, inspected the machine and its operation Thursday. Mr. Hull is interested in inventions of this kind, however, he considered the question as to whether the square clothespin would find as much favor with consumers as the round pin now on the market.
• The sheep and hog pens on the Pere Marquette yards, where animals ready for shipment are kept until they are loaded, have been the scene of some shameful abuses by boys who are the sons of respectable parents and ought to know better. They will be cared for by the police if the practice continues.
• There were 58 barrels of apples picked in Amos Zoulek's orchard in eight hours which seems to be the best record yet. D. Biggs was head packer. The fruit was purchased by Mr. Tippen.
• The annual rummage sale of the ladies of the Congregational church has closed after a very successful run of more than ten weeks. The sale has been the most successful in the history of the church and netted nearly $400.
• Z. C. Fairbanks, for many years a resident of this city, died Tuesday morning at his residence, 522 State Street. Mr. Fairbanks went to Cuba the first of the year, returning in June, greatly broken in health. He failed rapidly from that time and death came as a welcome release from pain. He leaves a wife and four children.
• The men are almost through digging potatoes at Long Lake, but are somewhat discouraged. Some have about half a crop and some, not even that.
• Mr. Cornelius Worm of Hannah and Miss Helena Lautner were united in marriage earlier this week by Rev. Fr. Bauer at St. Francis church. The marriage vows were taken before a large assemblage of people after which all went to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous dinner was served.
• Frank Bonner, the 15-year-old son of Arthur Bonner of Fife Lake, accidentally shot and killed himself while hunting yesterday. The accident occurred when he was standing on a stump where his gun slipped off, the hammer striking the edge, exploding the charge and striking the boy in the lower part of the abdomen on the right side.
• It has been definitely decided to those interest in the Traverse City & Peninsula railroad project to file amended articles of incorporation with the secretary of state at Lansing. H. H. Strong of Strong & Sons has agreed definitely to guarantee the road if the peninsula does its part.
• H. S. Thayer, living on City R. F. D. No. 4, has engaged extensively in the poultry business and is planning to winter about 225 for egg production. He has one of the Rhode Island Red variety, six months old which commenced laying eggs October 14 and laid 16 eggs during the remainder of the month. Mr. Thayer would like to know if any farmers can show chickens who can beat that record.
• Advice on deportment. The enjoyment of the family meal is greatly enhanced when each member is polite and attentive to the others.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat sickness in the morning, drink half a pint of water impregnated with fixed air.
• Best buy of the week. Ladies' Eiderdown Tea Jackets, 44 cents at The Globe.