March 1, 2006
Herald news ...
100 years ago
By Emma Jane Muir
Special to the Herald
- The annual business college banquet took place February 24, the Needham Business College being the host to the students and former students of the institution. The banquet was given in Foresters Hall and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all those attending.
- Monday night a crowd of seventeen left the city for the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Deibert of Archie, where upon arriving, they found about twenty-five guests already assembled. A midnight lunch was served and games enjoyed until near morning. The Traverse City crowd reached home about 4:30 Tuesday morning, each one declaring the sleigh ride a huge success.
- Dell Rickerd, who lives near Mabel, has rented his farm and intends to run a livery and feed stable at Elk Rapids in the spring. The venture should prove very successful due to Mr. Rickerd's popularity and business knowledge.
- Miss Maude Baldwin, who is taking a course in pharmacy at the Ferris Industrial in Big Rapids, arrived at her home in Kingsley last Thursday evening to spend a short time. She plans to entertain friends and take care of some business matters before returning to her studies.
- One of the jurors in Tuesday's case in Circuit court of George Mills Rogers vs. L. M. Winnie, was Samuel Caruthers of Fife Lake, who, though he is in his eighty-first year, is yet hale and hearty. When it was thought last night that the jury would remain out all night, he was approached as to his ability to stand the strain and he replied that he was able to stand it as any other member of the jury. He shows no evidence that he was eighty years and while in private life, still does his own plowing on the farm and performs the labor of a young man.
- There will be a number of noted speakers in the city Sunday which will be observed as Anti-Saloon Sunday. There will be nine in all and among them will be the state superintendent of the league, Hon. Grant M. Hudson of the state legislature, The Rev. Alexander Cooper, Professor Goodrich of Albion College, the Rev. H. N. Speer of Beldon and four others. These gentlemen will occupy the various pulpits of the city and remain over for the meeting here in the evening.
- Joseph Morowsi, who was placed under a $200 bond at the last session of the Circuit court to report for sentencing for selling liquor to minors, appeared before Judge Mayne today. Mr. Morowski stated that he had been in a saloon but twice since his arrest and both times on business and had never before been under arrest. Judge Mayne said the court would consider the matter and while not disposed to let him go free, said the matter was adjourned until March 26 and in the meantime the conduct of Mr. Morowski may have something to do with it.
- A telegram was received by the asylum authorities yesterday afternoon from F. W. Field of Brockton, Mass., one of the most noted breeders in Holsteins in the nation, asking if the record breaking cow, Changeling, was for sale and at what price. A reply was sent stating that it was held at $1500. An hour later, Mr. Field responded that he would take the animal and was sending a draft for that amount. This is as high a cash price ever paid for a cow in Michigan.
- All preparations for the formal dedication of the West Side School church to be known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception are complete. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Henry Joseph Richter of Grand Rapids will begin the blessing of the church after which Pontifical High Mass will follow with him being the celebrant.
- A new firm has been incorporated to do business in this city under the name of Smith Realty with a capital of $30,000. The officers of the new company are as follows: Ella A Smith, Loren Downey and Floyd Smith. Mr. Smith is one of the most extensive builders in the city, having been in business here for the past six years.
- Farmers and others interested in poultry and egg raising made it a point to attend the annual poultry show held in this city February 27 - March 1st. Many exhibits and lectures throughout the three days provided the attendees with an abundance of worthwhile information.
- Advice on deportment. It is proper for a gentleman whose time is his own, to make household calls between 2 and 5 p.m.
- Medical advice of a century ago. A cold water bath, whether in the tub, stream or sea, is about the most agreeable and safe that one can take.
- Best buy of the week. Smoking Jackets from $4.50 to $8.00 at Hamilton Clothing Co.