January 4, 2006
Herald news ...
100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- With the passing of 1905 passing into history, the people of this country find cause for self congratulation. There had been no great national disasters and the year had been one of unparalleled business activity, all records having been passed as to volume and profit. Traverse City, too, has been ahead of the preceding year in every way.
- During the busiest hour of the day at Steinberg's last Saturday, nine of the clerks were prostrated by acute toxic poisoning, it is stated by the attending physician, to eating pickles which formed a portion of the luncheon provided at the store as they were unable to spare the time to take dinner at home. Nothing but hot coffee and home cooking was partaken of aside from the pickles. Medical attention relieved the symptoms within several hours.
- Charles Stafford, bartender for Brookmeyer's saloon, who was arrested last week for selling liquor to a drunken man, waived examination Tuesday before Judge William Umlor. The case was bound over to the February term of Circuit court with bond to be fixed at $200.
- The lumber camp of Jerry Sullivan located southwest of the city was placed under strict quarantine Monday owing to the prevalence of diphtheria in the camp. Three cases of sore throat have been reported, the last being unusually severe. A strict watch will be kept on all the members in the camp.
- The Union Street property owners between Ninth and Twelfth Streets have met recently and decided that they wanted a brick pavement thirty-six feet wide on their street. The Metropolitan brick will be used and a combination curb and gutter.
- Struggling in agony with a broken leg and hip after being struck by a train on the Pere Marquette, a colt belonging to Nathan Story fell back again on the tracks in the way of the south bound evening passenger train. It was discovered in time, however, and the train stopped while the crew removed the unfortunate animal and got clear of the tracks. The animal was worth about $200 and had to be killed.
- The first hotel to be placed on the European plan in this city opened its doors to the public Friday. The ten-room hotel will have meals served on the European plan with regular dinner and supper while short order breakfasts will fill the day's bill.
- A deal has been effected whereby the Grand Traverse Business University and the Traverse City Business College have combined and hereafter will be operated as one institution known as Needham Business College. It will start the winter term with 120 students and the outlook is bright for the upbuilding of a large and successful education institution.
- The Masonic banquet was held last Wednesday evening and was one of the most enjoyable occasion of the season. Toasts and recitation were given by several members followed by music furnished by Prof. Horst's orchestra.
- Frank M. Hamlin and his three children had a narrow escape from serious injury Monday but came through without a scratch. Mr. Hamlin had drawn a good-sized load of wood from his farm to a residence in town and had intended to pile it in the rear of the house. The sleigh tipped over when it came to the steep incline in the yard partially burying Mr. Hamlin and his children. The soft muck under them into which they sank probably prevented any injury.
- Twenty-seven of the thirty young people who graduated from the high school in 1905 attended the class reunion last evening. The affair was by far the most enjoyable that the class ever held. Dancing was the chief feature of the evening, the music furnished by Stewart & Steffens' orchestra. Pineapple ice and wafers were served.
- Advice on deportment. Ladies can make each other's acquaintance in the hotel parlor or at the table.
- Medical advice of a century ago. The best time for bathing is in the morning, either before or after breakfast.
- Best buy of the week. China Closets, $16.50, The Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co.