December 29, 2004
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- A thief stole a tray of expensive scarf pins from the showcase of S. Benda & Co. Saturday. The jewelry was of considerable value and the police were notified of the theft.
- A beautiful Christmas wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Bauman, their daughter, Roseland and LeRoy Thomas of Cedar being the contractual parties. The home was beautified by artistic arrangements of Christmas holly, roses and carnations.
- The catalogues of the Northern Michigan Poultry and Pet Stock Association have been issued and are in the hands of the secretary, F. W. Wilson, and can be had by application. The association holds its exhibition next month in this city with a special speaker coming from Lansing.
- E. Morgerson, of South Grant, has the misfortune to get his face quite badly scalded with hot coffee one day last week. It is believed that noticeable scars will remain.
- Concerning that great bear hunt of the Duke of Manchester and the fine specimen shot by his grace, the cat is out of the bag. Reliable sources have reported that the bear killed by the duke last week near Central Lake was the animal which had been penned near the Diamond Hotel in Manistee last summer. The bruin was boxed up and shipped north to the hunting place the evening before the duke's arrival thus providing a quarry for his grace, a fact which was not made known to him.
- The payment of $75,000 which is the last to be made by the government through court of claims to the Potowatomie tribe of Indians of which but thirty-seven in the northern region have proven their claims was closed upon Thursday. All but two members thus far have been in the city, made their "mark" and received a check for $287.98, less $74 attorney fees.
- Dr. G. E. Chase and Sheriff Chandler were called to Interlochen Thursday to hold an inquest on account of the sudden death of the 16 month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Tutier. While the circumstances did not need an investigation, no physician was in attendance and hence no burial permit could be obtained except through the inquest.
- Among the many gatherings on Christmas in the Summit City area, was a very pleasant and happy one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Kingsley where about twenty-five people were entertained. A Christmas tree, loaded with beautiful presents, was very nicely arranged in the parlor. After a short program by the children and an elaborate dinner, the party disbanded with many happy wishes for a happy New Year.
- While eating oysters at his Christmas dinner, Roy Wright, bit on some hard substance. He made an investigation and found a fine pearl about the size of a pea and almost perfect in shape. On looking through the rest of the oysters, he found six more. The total number found was nine and were worth probably three or four hundred dollars but, unfortunately for all, they were cooked and were valueless.
- John Darrow, late of Harbor Springs, passed away at the asylum on Saturday of apoplexy, aged 76 years. He leaves, besides a wife, six children. A pathetic incident in connection with the death of Mr. Darrrow was that his wife is also an inmate of the asylum, but neither knew of each other's existence.
- Three runaways within the space of two hours and all directly connected in some way was the result of Friday night's record on the roadway between Traverse City and Acme. At Acme, near the crossing of the Acme road and the Pere Marquette, one team saw the runaway team of George West breaking away and during the excitement another rig approaching, experienced the same reaction. All the sleighs were practically demolished, but no one was seriously injured.
- Advice on deportment. It is useless for people to rail at parties, balls and their accompaniments as vain displays of fashion and finery.
- Medical advice of a century ago. Garlic is good for the circulatory system.
- Best buy of the week. Dresser scarves 25 cents, 50 cents, 75 cents at The Boston Store.