February 1, 2006
Herald news ...
100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- Because of the fear of typhoid fever which Walter Dewitt of Grawn suffered and later caused his death, a sale which he had made of a lot at Bendon to S. C. Burke was not completed by the notaries as a man could not be found there with a seal who would enter the sick room and make out the deed. The widow, Almira, has been forced to file a petition in probate court for appointment as administrator.
- While coasting Monday, Carl, the youngest child of Adolph Nelson, ran into a barbed wire fence. A large gash cut into his cheek which required several stitches to close.
- H. L. Gibbs returned last week from a three months' trip through the west and states that the trip was most instructive in many respects. One adventure was driving over a stage route for 150 miles which he completed in one day, starting at 6 o'clock in the morning and stopping at 3 o'clock the next morning. Horses were changed three times.
- Dr. Arthur Zeltze and bride nee Miss Emma Covey, left this morning on a long journey, Sidney, Australia being their destination. Dr. Zeltze is a resident of that place, but received his education in Edinburgh, later taking post graduate work in America and settling in Youngstown, Ohio where he met his bride. A royal welcome awaits them by his parents who have a newly furnished home ready for their occupancy.
- Mrs. Mary P. Gardner passed away last Tuesday of pneumonia, her death occurring at the home of Sidney Sheffers of Solon where she had been visiting. Mrs. Gardner was the wife of Charles Gardner who died three years ago. The couple were among the early pioneers to make Traverse City their home and over the years had been actively engaged in the Old Settlers organization.
- The Boston Store building, erected several years ago by Charles Rosenthal and operated as a large department store, has been leased by Arthur Rosenthal, proprietor of the Globe Store, and will be opened for business as soon as the present stock in that store can be closed out. Mr. Rosenthal is a young man of exceptional business ability and has built up a successful trade by honorable and up-to-date methods.
- The Grawn church will hold a literary entertainment, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music on February 14. At the close of the program, the mortgage which rested upon the church and parsonage will be burned. One and all are invited to share in this event. Admission is 15 cents which will be applied on the pastor's salary.
- The receipts of the local post office for the month of January were $2,600.85 against $2,536.02 for the same month last year. The receipts for December also showed an increase over 1904. November, 1905 showed a slight decrease of $57.86 over 1904.
- The Traverse Bay Sewing Circle was most enjoyably entertained at the home of William Youker near the city Saturday evening. About thirty members drove out and spent a very pleasant evening. Dainty refreshments were served and games and social pastimes whiled away the time.
- The mid-day passenger train was delayed at Mayfield Wednesday by the engine and tender leaving the track near the water tank at that place. The wrecking train and crew got them on the track again during the evening. Passengers and mail were taken to Walton Junction by a freight engine and caboose.
- The Grand Traverse County Humane Society was organized in the city library last Thursday and started with an enthusiastic membership of seventy-five. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. A. W. Peck who is deeply interested in the work and during the past summer has expended much time and labor in securing members for the organizations.
- Advice on deportment. Do not tease a guest to prolong a visit beyond the specified time.
- Medical advice of a century ago. Slumber should be sought for not later than ten or eleven o'clock and be thereby secure for eight to nine hours of rest.
- Best buy of the week. All wool flannels for children's school dresses and shirt waists, 24 cents per yard at the Globe.