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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Traverse City publication details show Thomas T. Bates as president, George G. Bates as 205- and 77. other officers include J. W. Hannen as vice president and Clara N. Bates as secretary. The note confirms office roles and boilerplate ownership.
The notice lists T. Bates as editor and manager at Office 123 Front Street with both phones. It announces subscription rates of one year 1.00 in advance, six months 0.50, and three months 0.23. It notes second class matter entry March 2, 1908 at Universe City Michigan per federal act.
The Evening Record notes traveling salesmen and farmers in Traverse City seek a once a week morning train to Northport Omena and Suttons Bay with same day return. They urge GRR LI railroad officials to consider a single weekly schedule change for mutual local benefit.
Thompsonville Michigan reports the Minnie Rose case as the child starving trial stalls awaiting Dr Ellis. Avery Nostrandt faces criminal complicity charges with a $500 bond. Prosecution alleges extreme neglect as the infant endured two days alone and minimal care from a 7 year old.
Nostrandt testified no harm noticed in a week while the child weakened. Dr. Edmunds testified organs were sound but stomach lacked food showing slow starvation. Born seven and a half pounds, death weight five and a quarter. skeleton thin. Justice Northrup calls it the worst case in 12 years on the bench.
The National Protective Legion elected its officers Tuesday night for the coming year with Abram Smith named president. Other officers include C. S. Vader as past president, Mrs. Jennie Limmricht vice president, Mrs. Margaret Despress secretary, Charles S. Vader treasurer, Mrs. Eyan Smith chaplain, Miss Nettie C. Gray conductor, George Furtch guard, Miss Gayle Griswold sentinel, Miss Pearl Little organist, Mabel White degree master, and J. O. Hoppes trustee for three years. Afterward members visited the Palace for refreshments.
A Kingsley mass meeting at the town hall drew voters for three and a half hours focused on local option. Speakers Rev. George W. Lockhart Attorney L Baldwin and Attorney George Cross outlined temperance history, territorial dry gains, and the local tax impact versus liquor losses, stirring spirited street discussion.
A meeting at Fife Lake Michigan discussed establishing a salting station. A company representative, already operating pickling plants at Leroy and Manton, reported favorable sentiment and about a quarter of the required acreage had been subscribed. He pledged to proceed and seek remaining acreage.
Mrs Amanda Lennox died of old age at 7 PM Monday at her son James J Lennox home 119 North Elmwood Avenue. She was 82 years old and is survived solely by her son. A short service was held at 4 30 PM today at the home. The remains will be taken to Central Lake tomorrow at 7 30 AM for burial.
Lowell Sours of Whitewater township earns strong backing as a prominent Grand Traverse County farmer in the early stage of the state representative nomination campaign.
Cedar Michigan reports an entertainment at the church on March 27 featuring Osceola Pooler, described as a fide eleqationist and well recommended. The town notes various local movements, renovations, and visits including residents moving in and out, medical treatments, and community gatherings.
Mrs S A Reluman of Muskegon arrived this afternoon and left for Solo to visit relatives. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Kilman.
Market items show wheat corn oats from Chicago Detroit with closing ranges and egg prices dropping to 15 cents per dozen. Buffalo reports cattle veals sheep hogs and lamb values with modest gains and steady demand. Chicago potato market notes mixed prices with various potato types and associated produce including butter cheese and meat prices listed.
Clams, smelt, salmon, mackerel, rock carp, flounder, sea perch, pike, whitefish, pickerel and lake fish listed with per pound or per item prices. Also poultry, potatoes, apples, butter, eggs, hay and grains buying prices. Then a Michigan probate notice for the estate of Mob ile Fish a minor seeking license to sell real estate with hearing set and public notice. Also a note promoting Doan's Regu lars for bowel regulation.
August 6 to 16 set for the annual Indian camp meeting. Rev. A T Ferguson returns from Northport after meetings with committees on funding and speakers. A permanent wooden tabernacle, costing about 308 dollars, will replace tents and contracts and funding arrangements are to be organized by a committee. Bucklen arnica salve testimonial cited by Mr E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine as effective for piles chapped hands and old sores.
William C. Miner of Allegan, 42, charged with fraudulent use of the mails, was discharged by Commissioner Walter H. Harsha after a physician's letter said his mind had been impaired by apoplexy. Miner, who claims to be an inventor, sought funds to push patents including a patent coffin and a spiral railroad spike.
C O Eldridge of Empire testifies to Dr Ising s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds roup and throat and lung troubles. He cites seven years of use and notes quick relief for his children s roup. Sold with guarantee at local drug stores in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes and a 10 cent trial bottle.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Mains reports reaching a higher health level since using Dr Kings New Life Pills. They keep his stomach liver and bowels working. If not satisfied money is refunded at S. BE. Wait & Sons Hannah Lay and C A Bugbee Drug stores. 25c.
The Grand Traverse Probate Court on February 23 1908 orders March 28 hearing for Caroline Bish to determine legal heirs and inheritance of Edward Wish real estate. Public notice to be given by publication in the Herald newspaper of the county. Judge Fred R. Walker signs.
Notice from Jott J N Martinek Jeweler 217 Front Street stating repair work accumulated since Mareh list 908 will be sold to satisfy charges over a two year period.
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