October 5, 2005
Herald news ....
100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- In the presence of immediate relatives last Monday afternoon, the remains of the Hon. W. H. Foster were removed from the cemetery and placed in one of the catacombs of a new mausoleum erected by his wife. The vault contains six catacombs of gray Ohio sandstone and was built by contractor A. W. Rickard. The style is one generally in use through the southern part of the state.
- County Clerk Walters received 200 deer licenses last week from the secretary of state for the local contingency. While these are blank, enthusiastic huntsmen might tag their deer so as to be in readiness for the open season which begins November 8th.
- The Salvation Army is making preparations for the coming winter with gifts of old clothes, money and other necessities of life. The army moves silently but it does a great work not only in the large cities but even in those the size of Traverse.
- Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Golden, residents at Ogdensburg, spent several days at the fair two weeks ago and took a display of honey, both strained and in the comb. Mrs. Smith returned to her home with a number of premiums.
- Mrs. Laura B. Snow, wife of Lyman B. Snow, died at her home north of the city on the bay shore last Wednesday. Mrs. Snow had been ill for some time with indigestion and dyspepsia.
- W. B. Miller, whose farm is at Lone Tree, three miles west of the city, has a record braking corn crop this year. From 2 « acres, he secured 24,230 pounds. The crop which was of Stowel's Evergreen variety, was sold to the starch factory.
- A great many young folks of Mapleton attended the masquerade ball at Old Mission Friday evening. Music, dancing and refreshments made the event most enjoyable for all those present.
- Rev. Edgar L. Requa of Amboy, Indiana preached his first sermon at the Friends church Sunday and was greeted by a fair-sized audience. Preceding the sermon, he spoke of the new things in church work that would be unfamiliar with him coming to this new field and outlined his plan of work. He also complimented the young people on their attendance and spoke of the friendly and social relation in which he wanted all to feel stating that the latch string at the parsonage would always be hanging out.
- The ginseng beds of George and William Tweedle were visited by a marauder Wednesday night and robbed of $1,000 worth of green roots which were dug up and carried away. The farm being a couple of miles from town, the two men did not have occasion to go there every day and when George went out Friday was horrified to find that entire bed had been dug up and carried away.
- United States District Attorney George G. Covel entertained a number of friends with a game dinner at his handsomely appointed cabin on Long Lake Sunday. Ducks and squirrels temptingly cooked were thoroughly enjoyed by those present. The party consisted of O. C. Moffatt, W. W. Smith, Clarence Grelick, J. W. Hannen and F. P. Boughey.
- Little Master Harold Hill, while crossing the bridge on Saturday, had the misfortune to be run down by an unknown lady who drove into his little wheel, throwing him off and injuring him in the back. His wheel was completely broken in the accident.
- Advice on deportment. When a funeral is held at the house and just before the clergyman begins the services, the mourners are seated near the casket, the nearest one at the head and the others in order of kinship.
- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat the bite of a made dog, burn the wound, wash it well and dress it every day with salt.
- Best buy of the week. Fine Top Buggy with Solid Rubber Tires, $90 at The Farmers' Supply Co.