01 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
1
February 28 report from Philadelphia states Central Labor union leaders plan to demand thorough arbitration at Thursday's council meeting over the car men's strike. Rioting yesterday left one dead and two fatally injured, with 75 hospitalized for brick and crate injuries as only a few cars operated overnight while about a thousand run today.
A lifelong friend prepared a sketch of the Rev. C. W. Williams life story for the Herald. It covers his arrival to a homestead nearly fifty years ago and his varied service in community roles. The article notes a reception at Maple City honoring Williams and his wife.
A stream of testimonial letters extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Women describe tumor relief, restoration after fibroid issues, and general health improvements, urging others to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Washington's birthday event honors Charles W. Williams born in Mt. Morris New York April 21 1834 who moved to Genesee Michigan then Leelanau County. He served as school director clerk supervisor probate judge county clerk superintendent of the poor and state representative. His wife Flo a local preacher officiated at 180 weddings and 600 funerals. The couple received a purse of 210.25 at a reception with gold gifts and letters of congratulation. W B Miller, pioneer and friend, offered reminiscences.
South Milton area reports a sick infant son of Mr and Mrs William Santose. Rev Burdge of Alden assists at Kewadin meetings. Beebe and Hammond visit Cherry Grove and Kalkaska for repairs. Rev Koons delivers a fine sermon at South Milton church. East Jordan residents Mr and Mrs Ed Kake plan to move to Bellingham Washington. Parks entertain Revadin relatives. William Santose draws goods for Dick Pascoe moving back to Mrs Duffels farm. S Hoopler returns from southern Michigan. Town treasurer Chester M M Barnes gathers last taxes. A large party of sportsmen occupy Hammond cottage. Bert Hammond buys Mackinaw for Kalkaska market.
Long Lake February notes report Mrs Harig improving after illness. Residents attended the Friends quarterly meeting in Traverse City last Saturday. James Say traveled to Manton, and J W Marsh of Traverse City visited Long Lake. Chester Cox returned from Winchester where he spent the winter. Mrs Martha Miney visited her sister on the Peninsula for a week. Mr E Harig was called to Grand Rapids by a brother's death and returned last week.
The city market is dull with only three loads of potatoes arriving Saturday at 20¢ per bushel, the same price as today. Potatoes are being held due to poor road conditions, while all other markets stay unchanged.
Chicago and New York market reports list poultry steady with chickens around 17 cents, turkeys varied, and dressed items quiet. Seed and Clover prices in Detroit and Chicago show March values, while produce and beans include butter, eggs, and various vegetables with quoted per bushel or per pound rates, alongside flour, meat cuts, lard, and sacks.
A fragmented reminiscence notes a cough and lingering illness. The writing hints at a remedy described as an old cure and reflects on life cut short. The text is muddled with typos and unclear references, offering only a partial glimpse of the original notice.
United Press reports on February 28 show cattle export steers at 40 to 7.25, hogs firm around 30.75, and sheep at 14.00 with lambs noted. Wheat and corn prices appear with scattered regional quotes, including Chicago and Toledo markets, plus potato buying prices from Ste. Mich. and nearby notices.
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