July 21, 2004
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The Supreme Court has sustained the decision of the Grand Traverse County Circuit Court in the case of George Sipes vs. the Michigan Starch Co. Mr. Sipes, while at work in that factory, sustained severe injuries after his trousers were caught upon a set screw. He had sued for damages and the verdict was for $2,000 in his favor.
- A good many people are picking blueberries in this weather and the crop appears to be one of the best in several years. Our correspondent at Mabel has reported that berries in that area are especially bountiful.
- A very simple marriage united Miss Lorena Pennington and Mr. Harold W. Hiller last Friday at the home of the bride's parents on Fifth Street. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Rev. Josiah Pennington. The couple left at once for a trip that will include Grand Rapids and Chicago.
- While the circus parade was taking place Monday, the M. & N. E. freight depot was entered and $10.26 was taken from a till. Another burglary occurred at the home of Mrs. A. L. Haviland on State Street where a little money, a valuable gold chain and four rings were taken. The entry was made through a woodshed.
- Alois Dracka was terribly injured on Monday by being run over by a hack on the corner of Ninth and Union Streets. The hack came dashing down the street and before the aged man could get out of the way, he was struck and then one of the horses fell on him. The ambulance was called and a careful examination by the family physician revealed that there was a concussion of the brain.
- Our correspondent at Fife Lake has passed on several pieces of farm news occurring in that area. Reuben Lean is building an upright to his residence and Armenus Finch is building a fine barn on his farm south of the village. Tuesday last, a cow belonging to Nate Rockwell had left the pasture and wandered on to the nearby railroad track and was killed by the train. The whistle had been blown but the animal made no effort to escape the engine bearing down.
- There is but one case of contagious disease existing inside the city limits at present. This is considered an excellent record and shows that the general health of the city has much improved. The smallpox has been stamped out and a large number of residents have been vaccinated.
- Edward Steadman's watch was stolen from his vest in the Pere Marquette roundhouse Sunday afternoon. He not only recovered the watch, but caught the thief, although he had to chase him into the circus tent.
- George W. Hall of East Eighth Street died Sunday of strangulated hernia. He was taken ill Saturday and steadily grew worse and as a last resort, an operation was performed, after which he gained consciousness but soon began to fail again and could not be rallied.
- The big race meet featuring trot or pace and running to be held here in August, promises to be one of the best ever planned in this city. Preparations have been virtually completed and the prospects are that the entries in every class will be large. Ten races are scheduled over the three days and the purses will be $100, $200 and $300 for a total of $1,800.
- J. E. Henderson, wife and child of Cadillac are in the city and will go to P. C. Gilbert's cottage at Long Lake today to spend some time. The Gilberts have been at their cottage since the end of May and have been entertaining guests frequently.
- Advice on deportment. The family decides about how many it wishes to invite to the interment of the deceased and provides carriages for them.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat heartburning, drink slowly a decoction of camomile flowers.
- Best buy of the week. Odd Lots of Silk; 39 cents to 79 cents at The Boston Store.