August 11, 2004
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- P. C. Gilbert, the local attorney who assisted in conducting the Mrs. Mary McKnight murder case, stated to this office Saturday that he hardly thought that J. L. Boyd would be ready to present a motion for a new trial Monday, but that one would be presented in the near future and that the case was not to rest at present. The reason is that the records are not completely written up and it would be unwise to present arguments as something may be forgotten.
- A preachers' meeting was held Monday at which it was decided that August 14 will be especially set aside for the Sunday schools which is the date also upon which the county Sunday school tours close in this city. Rev. Hugh Kennedy is in charge of the morning program and the meetings will be announced later.
- Traverse City has claimed a population of about 12,000 persons during the past year which shows the growth to be natural, substantial and steady. There has been no boom of any sort, the increase being due to the progress of a healthy community having desirable surroundings and attractive resources.
- Our correspondent at Keystone reports that there a few cases of smallpox in that area yet, but nothing serious. The disease was present in Traverse City and surrounding areas for the past year, but no epidemic occurred due to strict quarantines.
- Mrs. J. W. Noble and daughter, Eva of Elso, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. C. Nash and Mrs. N. E. Gore of Tenth Street for some time, left today for Wisconsin points. During their visit to the city, they toured much of the scenic countryside and took part in many social events.
- Harry, the little 4-year-old son of C. W. Fause, slipped Saturday and fell, breaking his leg at the thigh. The misfortune is doubly hard as he has only commenced to walk again after being rendered helpless by a long siege with fever last winter.
- Sheriff Geddings of Hart, Oceana county was bringing Burt Jones of Hart to this city Tuesday to place him in the asylum when he jumped out of the car window while the train was going at about twenty-five miles per hour. Sheriff Geddings had been told by the man's father that Jones would come along all right and he would not need to be closely watched and on this account, the sheriff relaxed his vigilance.
- The contract for erecting the new Congregational church was let to A. E. Wilson on Monday. The price was $14,732.20. There were five other bids on the building or parts of it. The price includes erecting the building, the masonry and carpenter work, the finishing, in fact everything complete.
- The pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Mapleton was the scene of a very pleasant reception Saturday evening, the occasion being the birthday of their son, Frank. The dining room was tastefully decorated with evergreen and cut flowers while the parlor was trimmed with smilax, palm leaves and white pond lilies. In addition to the music, games and other amusements whiled away the hours. A bountiful supper was served at 12 o'clock.
- Frank Shuter met with an unfortunate accident last Saturday night while going out to Birchwood resort. It was just getting dark and the path was difficult to follow and in some way the bicycle lamp swung around into the front wheel and threw the rider. The spokes were taken out of the front wheel and the rider landed in a heap. The ligaments were torn loose in one of his arms which makes a very bad injury.
- Orrin Luce's farmhouse, three miles east of Kingsley was burned to the ground last week. Part of the contents were saved. The fire was caused by a defective flue and loss was about $500.
- Advice on deportment. When attending church, do not stare at the congregation or turn your back upon the clergyman when rising for singing or prayer.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat bleeding at the nose, foment the legs and arms with vinegar and water.
- Best buy of the week. Pillowcases, just 8 cents at The Boston Store.