October 6, 2004
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- One of the largest emblems of the fall presidential campaign was raised Friday afternoon at the junction of the peninsula and Front Street by T. G. Nicholson at the instigation of the fifth ward committee. In addition to both portraits, which can be recognized at a great distance, are the words "Roosevelt and Fairbanks."
- The trial of Peter Ryan, charged by Jefferson K. Longwill with taking a saddle, bridle, halter and grain sack from his place in Garfield township July 12, was held in Justice Verley's court Saturday. A fine of $5 and costs, amounting to $3.50 or thirty days in jail was doled out by the court. Ryan's testimony that he got the articles in return for a note given him by a man in Thompsonville two years ago was so vague that it was not convincing.
- A. W. Rickerd has been awarded the contract for furnishing the cut stone work for the new Antrim county courthouse. The contract is quite a good one as it amounts to $4,000. Mr. Rickerd will start at once with a force of men to have the stones ready by November.
- A burglar entered the home of W. C. Hull very early last Monday morning but was frightened away before he secured anything. Mr. Hull awakened with the sense of someone being in the room and saw the man. Mr. Hull began to question the man about his intentions at which point, the man went below and disappeared into the alley.
- Alfred Grelick and Miss Marie Rokos were married Wednesday at the Congregational parsonage by Rev. D. Cochlin. The happy couple are both well-known and popular and they start life with very bright prospects. They are now on a wedding trip to Chicago.
- Mrs. Laura B. Snow, wife of Lyman B. Snow, died at her home two miles north of the city on the bay shore. Mrs. Snow had been ill for some time with indigestion and dyspepsia. A physician was immediately summoned when she suffered a fainting spell and appeared to be resting easier, but later in the evening when Mr. Snow heard heavy breathing, he attempted to arouse her but it was no use.
- The ginsing beds of George and William Tweedle, who own a farm, west of the city, were visited by a marauder last week and robbed of $1,000 worth of green roots were dug up and carried away. George Tweedle tracked the man for three-quarters of a mile through the woods but lost all trace for any further distance.
- F. B. Thacker left this morning for Everett, Washington. Mr. Thacker has spent several years in the west and likes it very much. He has been here since June.
- John Krietz went to Suttons Bay yesterday morning on the Columbia to attend the Leelanau county teachers' institute. He plans to attend the full five days of the institute, returning to Traverse City on Saturday.
- Duck season opened Saturday and a fair number of local people disappeared early in the morning with shotguns and plenty of shells. No big baggers were reported but a number of hunters had a duck dinner yesterday.
- A great many young folks of Mapleton attended the masquerade ball at Old Mission Friday evening. The costumes were done up with much imagination and clever disguise which brought on much amusement. The joyful party of games, dancing and a full table of refreshments, lasted until the early morning hours.
- Advice on deportment. If raw oysters are unavailable for serving at a formal dinner, the first course may then be soup.
- Medical advice of a century ago. If the pulse be low and the spirits sunk when stricken with St. Anthony's Fire, nourishing broths may be given.
- Best buy of the week. Men's Fall Suits by Hart Schaffner & Marx, $12 to $20 at Hamilton Clothing Co.