May 25, 2005
Herald news ...
100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- At Miller's drugstore there is a copper vessel which must date back pretty far in antiquity. It was dug up from an Indian mound at east bay and is the property of Ward Burns. The vessel is of heavy copper which was hammered out and has two handles. The oldest Indians whom Mr. Miller has had access to declare that the object was used by the medicine men. It is thought to be of French manufacture.
- Charles E. Quick has a picture on exhibition in his merchant tailoring shop that is sufficient to make a trout fisherman take his rod and hike for the stream. The painting shows a trout leaping from a stream for a fly and the thrills that go through a fisherman when he gazes at the beauty.
- The state legislature has passed a bill which authorizes townships, cities and villages to appropriate money to defray the expenses of the proper observance of Memorial Day. The manner of the observation shall be under the direction of the common council of the city or board of trustees of the township.
- Mrs. O. E. Lane of the Old Mission lighthouse was the victim of a painful accident Monday which was the cause of great distress. While closing a door, a finger was caught in the crack. The force of the swinging door was so great that the finger was cut off. Medical aid was summoned from the city and the patient made as comfortable as possible.
- Hugh Boyd is moving the house from his farm at Bates to the corner east of town where he has just built a new barn. The two buildings will make a decided improvement in that part of the street.
- Bert Chase, who is working for Harvey Grey at his mill north of Mayfield, was joined by his wife and family Saturday evening. Until now, they have been residing at Mansfield, Ohio.
- Last Wednesday evening a goodly number of Edna Harvey's young friends at South Grant dropped in unexpectedly to help her celebrate her 15th birthday. A most pleasant time was enjoyed with music, games and refreshments.
- Miss Anna Hanson and brother, Theodore Hanson of Suttons Bay, passed through the city today enroute for Big Rapids where they will enter the Ferris school for a course in normal work. A number of friends met them at the station to bid them farewell and to extend good wishes for a successful term of studies.
- Henry Lardie, who is a merchant of Old Mission, while playing ball Saturday afternoon with a crowd of boys, fell and broke the bone in his right leg just above the ankle. Medical attention was requested from this city and a physician was sent immediately to tend the patient.
- When the trustees of the local Elks go to Grand Rapids to attend the convention in June, they will visit the big furniture houses for the purpose of selecting new furnishings for their club rooms. Several attractive improvements in those rooms and the parlors are contemplated.
- Lloyd K. Beach closed a very successful term of school at Mabel Friday and returned to his home here on Saturday. His scholars and friends gave him a fond farewell and expressed much enthusiasm for his return to teach again at that place in September.
- Advice on deportment. Dancing is not always part of the entertainment at evening parties. There may be conversation, cards, games or music alone provided.
- Medical advice of a century ago. When tempted to smoke, eat an apple or an orange instead and drink freely of water.
- Best buy of the week. Ladies' and Misses Walking Skirts, 98 cents at The Globe Store.