December 15, 2004

Herald news ... 100 years ago

By Emma Jane Muir
      Special to the Herald
      - The Salvation Army is desirous on giving to every poor family in Traverse City, a substantial basket of provisions containing everything necessary for a good Christmas dinner. They expect to send out not less than 100 baskets and to do this they must rely upon the charity of the public. Either money or provisions are acceptable, both are needed.
      - William E. Cooper was found in Boardman River almost directly in the back of the Columbia Hotel by Officer Charles Easterday and his brother Sunday afternoon. The young man had been missing for about a week and it is very probable that he fell into the river while drunk and was drowned.
      - Frank Dean, who owns and resides on one of the best farms in Paradise township, has recently completed a fine, large barn which cost, without charging his labor, $1,200. It is of frame with basement dimensions 40 x 60 feet, eighteen feet high, with every improvement known to barn builders.
      - While splitting wood Tuesday, Charlie Cuddleback, a resident of Kingsley, received a deep gash in his foot. It took seven stitches to close the wound.
      - An account of the wedding of Miss Leila Akors and Nathan Griswold has been received which mentions that the bride's cake was baked in a pan sixty-two years old that had done like duty for each succeeding generation since its purchase. Many years ago, when Miss Mary Daisell and Alexander Mason were married, the pan was first put into use at the old homestead, five miles northwest of the city.
      - The private car bearing the duke and duchess of Manchester and little son, Lord Mandeville, arrived in the city Tuesday. His highness had been enjoying the novelty of a ride in the engine and was consequently grimy when interviewed by a reporter from this newspaper. He stated that the trip throughout had been delightful.
      - The Kelley Lumber and Shingle Company received a message Monday stating the barge Emma Thompson had lost her rudder while entering the Chicago harbor. It was the intention that the barge return to South Manitou before closing the season, but now will lay up at Chicago.
      - The circuit court docket for the term which began December 12 is unusually light, there being but thirty-one cases. There are eight criminal, thirteen issues of fact, four chancery and six chancery pro confesso.
      - The Oval Wood Dish mill broke all records for the hardwood cut in this city during the season just completed. As of November 25, 1904, the mill cut 25,000,000 feet.
      - Those attending the Sunday school convention at Mayfield Saturday from Summit City were Mrs. George Jackson, H. Speer and Miss Marjory Speer. They reported that the event was well planned and many new attendees were present. Plans for the next convention have not yet been decided.
      - Mrs. Paul Winowiski of Bay Street, whose husband's shocking and sudden death by drowning last Thursday completely prostrated her, lies critically ill at her home and is scarcely conscious of the great grief which has befallen her. Her physical condition is precarious, the shock to her weak heart being the worst feature.
      - Advice on deportment. Great discrimination should be exercised in giving letters of introduction. You become responsible for the good behavior of one whom you introduce.
      - Medical advice of a century ago. White onions are recommended as a remedy for insomnia.
      - Best buy of the week. $23.75 for a $35 suit at J. W. Milliken Dry Goods.