20 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
1
Traverse City newspaper details publisher and staff roles with addresses and contact numbers. It lists publication twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays and provides pricing terms for subscriptions, including annual, semiannual, and quarterly rates, plus postal registration and office location.
Circulation this week 2900. The proposed Central Methodist church on Cass street near the Ladies' Library Association will be a dome structure in line with modern church design. It will seat 650 in the main hall and 600 in the adjoining Sunday school room. An organ, twenty five recitation rooms, a light airy basement gymnasium, baths, library, and reading room will be provided. The building cost exceeds 40000 with pledges already made. Construction will begin early spring, making the site a rallying place for all ages in the city.
A compact listing of historical events with dates and dignitaries, including the end of the Seven Years War with the peace of Hubertusburg in 1763, New Jersey abolishing slavery gradually in 1804, the Maine battleship loss in 1898, and multiple births and deaths of prominent figures such as Henry Wilson and Cardinal Taschereau, among scattered entries across years.
The Me thodists propose a new church building as a public, year round facility open to all citizens and youth. They urge broad financial and moral support, stressing the project benefits the entire city beyond sectarian lines and will be a notable architectural addition.
In a congress message, President Taft calls for an international commission to study high living costs and the industrial relation between employers and employees. Former President Roosevelt opposes Tafts arbitration treaties but endorses the commission proposal, signaling broad support for addressing the issue. The plan, backed by Taft Roosevelt and other leaders, warrants serious congressional consideration.
A scrambled OCR collection lists events with years and brief notes. It mentions Ireland's 1866 Hapens Corpus suspension, Mississippi readmission in 1870, Trinidad captured in 1791, Clark's death in 1818 near Louisville, the Missouri Compromise in 1820, Butler's 1848 Mexico command, Davis's 1861 inauguration, Fort Anderson 180s, Quéretaro entry 1867, Harvard president Chauncey's death in 1672, Ohio statehood 1803, French invasion plans 1804, 1855 vote veto, Lundell Colliery disaster near Lundill, Knights of Psthish founded 1814, Magruder's 1871 death in Texas, Canadian Pacific Railway charter 1873, and Pope Leo XIII Jubilee in 1893. The text mixes errors and typos.
The Friday afternoon Woman's Club program led by Mrs. El L Carter explored the Crusades with remarks by Mrs. M S Sanders and Miss Clara Bates. A six foot Valentine box, poetry readings, songs, and a lively auction of Cupid offerings highlighted the gathering. A petition was considered to move a obstructive cog shed at Boardman Avenue, and Dr Sara Chase spoke on sanitary meat markets.
A Grand Traverse Grange Valentine gathering drew over a hundred members and families for an all day event. Initiatory work added fourteen names to the membership as wives and assistants served a bountiful table with heart shaped pies cakes and candy favors. Hearts cutouts and Cupid decor brightened the rooms.
The Ladies' Library Association asks members to donate children's clothing at Friday's meeting for the Michigan Children's Home at St. Joseph. The society cares for homeless children statewide, finds homes, supervises them until age 18, and provides medical care for crippled or sick children. It is non sectarian but Christian in character, with about 1100 children aided in 18 years and 72 now in care. President is Hon. Washington Gardner of Albion. honorary vice presidents include Rt. G. Peters, Wm. Wente, J. C. Burrows, G. J. Diekema, J. S. Stearns, A. W. Wright, Fred E. Lee. The association invites infant garments for the home, to be delivered Friday and sent onward.
Snow thawing slowly as Desmond company hauls through and Elk Rapids Iron Co. struggles to find cars. Hatfield plans a sale next week due to ill health. Locals urge Grand Traverse County to ban saloons despite local option. Wm. T. Short returns from hospital. Roy Richardson improves after long illness. Honor veterinary treats a horse from H B Pratt after a pasture incident. WQ. Clark's mill downtime ends soon after a broken water wheel casting.
Traverse City relatives mourn the death of Mrs George L Bennett in a Detroit hospital after an operation. She led Edgewood dining room for two years and expanded it to serve growing crowds. She leaves four daughters and a mother living in Traverse City during the winter. Friends recall her charming personality and wide circle of friends in the city.
Rev Yarwood and family visit. many locals have small events. Harriet Beers ill. potato buyers cheerful as weather moderates. Mr and Mrs Green attended Sunday School convention. numerous calls and visits to Traverse City and nearby towns. Mrs Latcy Denistead moves to Detroit. Mrs Martin Green travels to Indiana after grandmother's death. Farmers prune fruit trees. ice runs into the summer supply season. Rawleigh Man makes annual rounds. Young Peoples Endeavor meeting postponed due to illness.
The Ladies' Aid held an event on Thursday February 15 featuring music dialogues and recitations for the preacher's benefit. The Interlochen school collected valentines from pupils at the school-house and all the children received valentines. Mrs Ellis was sick, Miss Ruth Milne is recovering from grip last week. Mrs Geo Larson of Manistee visits town a few days. Mr S E Hopkins has returned.
Washington reports the White House will appoint Maslon Pitney chancellor of New Jersey and former congressman to the Supreme Court journey. Pitney, a dark horse among many candidates, is a 58 year old former NJ associate judge who has served seven years on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
John Kroupa a longtime Cad Traverse pioneer aged 67 died Sunday night at his Bowers Harbor home after a six month stomach cancer illness. He fathered 20 children, 17 living locally, and his second wife survives. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from his longtime home, with interment in the Bowers Harbor cemetery.
Report for month ending ed 3 shows 20 days taught 100 total attendance 2 attendance percentage 2 22 enrolled 12 boys 1 girl Those neither tardy nor absent include Howard Kingdon Ralph Clark Charlotte Case Olive Riehl Goldie Skiver Ettie Case Harry Riehl Guy Cause Clad Durga and Ernest Clark
A 100 reward advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills cure catarrh, a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use reaches blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation, build constitution, and aid nature. Proponents offer $100 for any cure failure and urge sending testimonials.
The original tobacco planters in Honduras were Cuban immigrants who brought seed and curing methods. With favorable sail, climate, and labor, they achieved success and won first prize in several international exhibitions. Large quantities were exported to Cuba and sold as Habana tobacco, enabling the planters to prosper and retire.
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