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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
1
Perry Hannah serves as President with A Tracy Lay as Vice-President and J Hannah as Cashier. Samuel Garland is Assistant Cashier. Directors include Perry Hannah A Tracy Lay Howard Irish J Hannah and Samuel Garland.
Three percent interest allowed on time deposits. Address all collections and correspondence regarding banking matters to Traverse City State Bank in Traverse City Michigan.
A weather report furnished exclusively to the HeRALD by 38. E. Wait proprietor of the Pioneer Drug Store and observer for the State Board of Health. Includes latitude 44.45 longitude 85.40 and height above sea level 498 feet.
A fragmented sale listing includes First National Bank, J J Brozina highest market, Boston Store promotions, and various vendors such as Hamilton Clothing Co undergarments, Roy Pickett final account, W W Kimball Co piano, and Keiedrich engines. The note references annual accounts, specials from carpet, and a fall opening sale with multiple merchants listed.
Jim Milliken has been elected captain of the Oliver College baseball team for 1904. The Brrmley team was defeated 24 to 1 by Acme on Sunday. G. R. & L. excursion sold 197 tickets to Richmond and other Indiana points. James F. Gillespie sold his Rockville hotel for 14500, likely to invest in Traverse City.
John Probert completed 79 L yards of plastering in 16 hours for the Kubeck building setting a local record. His feat drew praise for endurance and precision as crews assess the implications for future projects.
The plan distributes 2.50 dollars for each person of school age in the state, detailing how primary school funds are divided.
Mrs. J Greilick, long ill, traveled to Ann Arbor Saturday for medical care. She was accompanied by her son Ernest and Dr. Chase.
The jury on Monday afternoon returned a verdict of 33 dollars and 32 cents in favor of Henry Allen. The case will advance to the circuit court for further proceedings.
The city is using sand from Julius Campbell’s lot just south of the Kubeck and Hoyt store building. It appears another building might be planned there, though none is contemplated at present.
Dr Julius M Wilhelm and Miss Bertha A Cliffe were married last week at the bride’s parents home in Loudonville Ohio. They will tour briefly before returning to make their home in the city.
The outgoing M. and N. B. freight train last Thursday killed a $50 cow owned by Walter Grellick. The animal was being driven to pasture when it crossed the track, climbed the cattle guard, and was struck by the engine.
John F. E. Lautner, formerly of this city, has been appointed professor of modern languages at Marquette Normal school with a fine starting salary and a promise of future raise. He has many friends in the city and nearby who will be pleased by this news of his ongoing success.
The Rev Mead A Kolsey formerly of the Friends church here will go as a delegate from Massachusetts to the international Sunday school convention in Jerusalem. His expenses will be covered by the state.
The South Manitou cable line, active for one season, has proven valuable to shippers and vessel men. It is now practically assured that the cable will be extended to North Manitou, expanding connections for island dealings.
The Manistee and Northeastern train left at 9 35 Saturday morning incurred a minor engine mishap at Platte River. Engine No 4 sustained a broken whistle pipe making it unfit for service. The Honor and Empire branch engine was secured to pull the coach into Manistee.
Mrs. Eda McDonald received a pleasant birthday surprise at her Washington street home Tuesday evening. Attending were her mother Mrs. Collins and family from her sister Mrs. Dana McMullen of the Peninsula, with many pretty gifts and dainty refreshments served.
Captain A E Johnson, known locally and a former Traverse City man, picked up the passengers and crew of the steamer Hackley, a wreck on the Wisconsin shore. The Hackley was once owned by Captain Campbell of Northport and was en route from Beaver Islands to Charlevoix when Beaver took over the run.
The Northern Michigan Teachers' association will hold its annual meeting in this city on November 27 and 28. The program for the gathering is being outlined, with a strong emphasis on educational developments and professional discussions among educators.
Probability rises the talk by Prof. BE. EH. Sparks at the university extension course will be held on the 27th rather than the 26th as organizers press to adjust the schedule for that single lecture.
The S. K. Northam hardware store, long run by A. H. Perry, is nearly sold to 8. F. Saxton for about $14,000 though no papers are signed. Fred J. Saxton, with 15 years in hardware, will take active control once finalized, having spent 11 years with Foster Stevens & Co.
Strong and Currie of Grand Rapids met local stockholders in Traverse City while Mode Rich prepared to travel to Kentucky to inspect holdings. Anticipation runs high that oil will be struck in the Kentucky Colonel well, with stockholders confident of rich returns from the venture.
Wels Swanson died at the Lake Ann hotel at 1 p m today medical examiner cites heart neuralgia as the cause. Swanson a laborer from Buckley and Douglas camp was the deceased with Buckley and Douglas listed as his employer.
In probate court today an order confirmed the sale of real estate in the estate of Samuel K Northam deceased. A certificate and receipt was filed by Frank M Gardner and Wisie B Gardner Davidson asking for the discharge of Mary A Wilcox administrator of the estate of Silas A Gardner deceased. The same action was taken on the guardianship of the people asking for her discharge. A petition was filed by George Dipley for the probate of the will of Charles Dipley deceased.
At last Monday's meeting of the Northern Michigan Poultry and Pet Stock Association, further steps were taken for the January show in this city. The event is expected to be the best ever in Northern Michigan or the state, with hundreds of special premiums already altered and accepted. The premium list will be issued soon and advertising efforts will be pushed quickly.
William Fetterly and family with W E Arms and Wells Northrup depart Traverse City by gasoline launch Cruiser for a voyage to New Orleans via Lake Michigan Chicago drainage canal and Mississippi river. They plan to be away until spring with Northrup taking views along the route and a prospective yacht sale affecting their return.
Arrangements are completed for the Bohemian Girl opera to be presented soon under St Francis church. George S Knowles will direct with Mr and Mrs Knowles having recently produced The Mikado in Manistee to great success. The Knowles, including Bessie Rowena Campbell, have earlier staged Chimes of Normandy and The Mascot here.
Superintendent Wallace of the Wells-Higman basket factory announced the plant will shut down this week for the season though output has been heavier this year. He notes a strong demand for labor from farmers and says $1.75 daily with board is paid for good men while potato fields need hundreds of workers.
Andrew J. Kelley, nephew of Mr and Mrs James Kilbride, was killed in Pittsburg while on duty. Wesley Kelley, in plain clothes, rushed to aid a girl under attack. a shooter fired at him and at the fleeing assailant. Dusan Melic is arrested, with a strong case against him. Funeral large. over 50 policemen attended in Pittsburg.
Mrs Fraser wife of Henry W Fraser Walton saloonkeeper who was jailed 80 days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct has become violently insane. Officals fear she may need transfer to the asylum for proper care. Reports say she drank heavily before arrest and has exhibited mania since confinement including breaking a window and seizing a bar before Sheriff Chandler intervened.
One month ago the Grand Traverse region expected a record potato harvest but late season conditions reduced production. The crop now appears to be about as heavy as last year, not the anticipated peak.
The report cites blight and hot winds after rains in early September as the primary damage to the potato crop. Some tuber rot observed but less severe. Harvesting has only begun and no precise yield estimate. regional harvest around Traverse City is expected to exceed 500,000 bushels.
A large postive reception honored Rev. Hugh Kennedy and his family at Second Methodist Church last week. The event filled the parlors and even the main church area as Kennedy marked his fifth year as pastor, the longest tenure by any Methodist minister in the city. Kennedy and his wife were presented with a coach by H. W. Smith, with remarks from O. M. Morse, Joe Shier, and Ed. DeYoung. Mrs. McClusky, Mrs. Scott, and Mrs. Walter Davis contributed entertainment, followed by ice cream and cake served by the ladies.
Prof C T Grawn of Mt Pleasant heads the inspiration institute for Leelanau county teachers in Suttons Bay with Miss Fanny Allen as instructor. Attendance opening day 70 rising to 74 with many from Grand Traverse and Sault counties. A reception for 110 guests and a lecture on school management scheduled.
An important deal closed Tuesday transferring Traverse City Gas Co plant from E. B. Weber and associates of Ionia to principal stockholders of the Boardman River Electric Light and Power Co. A meeting and organization elected officers this evening. The new firm plans rapid gas mains extension for city wide gas supply and will remain independent of the electric light company while offering gas or electricity to patrons. T. A. Bates stays as superintendent to oversee gas operations. The original $50,000 capitalization has grown with investments for improvements. The gas plant has operated a little over two years, with growing prospects as mains and connections expand. The company intends to provide cheap gas for lighting, heating, and fuel, and will pursue ongoing improvements as demand warrants.
A letter to the editor praises Devoe Ready Paint for saving money versus lead and oil paints. It urges readers, especially painters, to consider a paint guaranteed to perform longer. dealers can be authorized to handle the product at the maker’s expense if faults appear.
Emanuel Brun a non English speaking immigrant kneels in St Peter’s Church Chicago asking for someone who speaks his language After being swindled by a countryman and stranded by a counterfeit train ticket he prays Detective John De Sousa the sole Portuguese speaker in Chicago police is seen and Brun believes he is divinely sent.
Mrs. W I Haviland of Armonk New York recounts a near fatal attack on her daughter and a niece with advanced consumption both cured by Dr King's New Discovery. The advertisement promises relief for throat and lung diseases, with bottles at 50 cents one dollar and a trial bottle ten cents.
A weekly note states the report is assembled every Wednesday and the Herald disclaims responsibility for price changes. It cautions readers about possible price fluctuations and limits liability for any adjustments.
William Owen, noted for The School for Scandal, appears Friday October 23 in his own play When Louis M. Was King at Stein Berg’s Grand. Miss Jeanette Lewis replaces Miss Camilla Reynolds as leading lady, sharing top billing with Owen in this adaptation of Quentin Durward.
Due to heavy rains over the past two days, landslides on Greenwood cemetery hillsides in Brooklyn opened tombs and tore headstones from fastenings. Coffins and monuments were scattered, and many graves were buried under tons of dirt, making reassembly unlikely.
S Joe Quinn of Cavendish Vermont faced chronic constipation until Dr Kings New Life Pills allegedly entered his home and relieved his ailment. The advertisement claims a complete cure with a 25 cent price at Jas G Johnsons and I TIL Meads drug stores.
Mr Hoffman, president of Hoffman's Metropolitan Business College of Milwaukee, announces he plans a visit to our city to recruit. He says the demand for trained workers is high and that all accepted students will be assured employment in Milwaukee or Chicago after completing a business or shorthand course. Write today.
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