March 30, 2005
Herald news ... 100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The earthly remains of Mrs. M. E. C. Bates, who passed away last week, were laid to rest Monday in Oakwood cemetery. During the time before funeral services when the home was open, throngs of friends, both old and young, gazed upon the face of the dear one whose life and example helped many bear their burdens and cares. Flower wreaths, sprays and baskets surrounded the oak casket and filled every wall and corner of the parlor.
- Miss Kathryn Herr, who has been in the millinery business at Fife Lake for some time, has moved her stock to Elk Rapids. The Fife Lake community is sorry to lose Miss Herr from their social as well as business life and have wished her every success in her new location.
- D. and Helen Whitson, residents of the Bates community and who have been attending school at Evart, arrived in the village Friday evening to spend a week with their parents and many friends. They will return to Evart and remain until the close of the school year.
- August Steinmiller, aged 50, died yesterday morning of catarrh of the stomach. He was a well known farmer in the area living about four miles west of Kingsley. A wife and two sons are left to mourn his death.
- F. J. Rogers began sharpening the piles for the new dam at Sabin this morning and expects to have them completed in two or three weeks. The dam project is expected to proceed with good speed when the weather warms and the mud has dried sufficiently.
- Mrs. Henry Rose and daughter, Vira, returned to their home in Copemish after a visit with friends at Mayfield. Their visit at that place was prolonged by a case of measles developed by the little girl. Several families in the Mayfield area have been afflicted with the disease the past few weeks, but no new cases have been reported.
- The fine residence of Guy C. Kenney at 707 South Division Street has been purchased by Mrs. J. G. Ramsdell, who will take possession the first of the month. Mr. Kenney and his family will leave soon for the west where they will make their home.
- At the meeting of the city council Monday evening, the title of fixing salaries for the mayor, aldermen and board of public works was passed. The mayor will now receive $300 a year and the aldermen and members of the public works will receive salaries not to exceed $200 a year.
- Joe Scott, a resident of Gibbsville, will go to Battle Creek this week to visit his mother who is eighty years old. He plans to stay two months and will visit with other relatives and some friends at that place during this time.
- The "hit or miss" social which was to have been given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Porter at Old Mission last week, was postponed on account of rain and bad roads. It will now take place on this Friday at the same location.
- Alfred V. Friedrich was nominated again for mayor by the Democrats at their meeting last week. Other nominations are: Bert Wilhelm for clerk; Joseph Sleder for treasurer; George S. Jones for justice of the peace long term; H. A Langworthy for justice of the peace short term; C. A. Bugbee for member of the board of public works short term and Frank Schwallier for member of board of public works long term.
- Advice on deportment. Do not touch the pictures when visiting an art gallery.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat colds and cough, drink freely of life-everlasting tea. It is excellent.
- Best buy of the week. Strictly Hand Made Shoes, $1.50 - $2.50 ad Alfred V. Friedrich Seller of Good Shoes.