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Newspaper
Traverse Bay Eagle
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1898
Page
3
A bridge near Horace Pratt’s inland residence collapsed as Joseph Molton family crossed at night. The wagon and load sank, the father later found the two year old son dead, others rescued by bystanders. The accident prompts calls for bridge inspections nationwide.
Clara Foote of this city and Fred Driscal of Grand Rapids wed at the Foote residence with Rev. J. W. Miller officiating. Leona Driscal bridesmaid and John Foote best man led a short ceremony followed by a wedding breakfast. The couple planned a two week honeymoon to New York before settling in Grand Rapids.
Resolutions issued by Grand Traverse Lodge No 200 I O O F Traverse City Michigan August 9 1893 mourn the death of Marcus L Monroe. They praise his aid to the needy and fraternity and express sympathy to his family. The charter is placed in mourning for thirty days and a copy of the resolutions is sent to the Monroe family. Committee A H Brown W D Houlister E I Davis
Hon George Russell recounts Jewett of Balliol College who silenced an outrageous discussion at his dinner table by asking in a sharp tone if the talk should continue in the drawing room. The moment ends the impropriety while preserving host guest decorum.
In his seventy seventh year Mr Gladstone strives for Irish pacification. He vows to win or be hunted from public life. Mr Healy says Gladstone has chosen to be crucified for Ireland after Gladstone’s home rule speech.
The Niagara River has cut a channel 200 feet deep and 2 000 feet wide over 36 000 years, forming a seven mile long fall through solid rock. The falls moved from Queenston to their current site, retreating no more than one foot per year in the last fifty years.
A brief exchange contrasts Synnex and Sweese who claim love is mutual because each loves the other. The Boston Transcript pithily notes the circular logic as each person loves themselves through the other.
An advertisement extols Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a natural remedy for summer illnesses. It targets mothers seeking a household cure for various seasonal complaints and praises the product as nature’s specific remedy.
Guilty hearts question if a frail daughter's decline is permanent illness. Warnings of lifelong invalidism loom as hopeful parents seek relief and guidance for a once lively child now failing day by day.
Nine year old Guy Altman, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Altman of Cedar, died after being tossed from a wagon wheel during a ride with his brothers. The hind wheels passed over his head leaving the face crushed and life ended instantly. The funeral services were arranged by undertaker Carter as the family reels from the tragedy.
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Stites of Acme died Wednesday of cholera infantum. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two o clock.
Tuesday afternoon Martin Shileski, a Greilick Bros. teamster, hauled bark when the dock sank where sawdust had washed away. The horse fell into the bay, neck deep, and was pulled out by several men using a rope after a long struggle.
The New York Ledger describes a rust removal method using zinc in contact with iron. Submerge rusted items in water with added sulphuric acid for several days, ensuring good electrical contact between zinc and iron. For delicate parts wrap galvanized wire, avoid strong acid, then wash and oil after rust is removed.
First Lieutenant Klaasen recounts arrival at Santiago July 1 and intense fighting at San Juan hill. He describes heat ninety plus temperatures, scarce food, water woes, and brutal sights of suffering. He praises Cuban fighters and the valiant charge witnessed by foreign officers.
Oscar Thomas reports no mail for 10 days since July 8 while in Santiago. He describes sickness, heat, heavy rains, a visit to Siboney hospital to see Verl, and his unit arriving July 2 with a multi day battle, artillery bombardments, and intense noise on the front.
The New York Times recounts a Philadelphia shop making a full dress general’s uniform for Ulysses S. Grant just days before his world trip. He declined civilian court costumes and suggested using another man of his build to fit epaulets when they arrived late.
The article recalls England’s top book maker Mr. Davis wagering $500,000 to $5,000 against three Derby entries in 1896. It notes another bet of $450,000 to $150,000 by Lord Glasgow and Lord George Bentinck, with the latter losing. In 1885 a young lord bet $15,000 to $150 on St. Simon, who faced 100 to 1 odds but won as the odds were paid.
An advertising notice promoting Dr Humphreys Specific 77 cures hay fever and autumn catarrh. Available at all druggists for 25 cents or directly from Humphreys Medicine Company in New York.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen feet and relieves corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and fights sweating and calluses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail, trial package free. Allen S Olmstead, Le Roy, N Y.
A prominent New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of his New Scientific Treatment for consumption and related lung ailments. He cites thousands cured and asks readers to write from 98 Pine Street New York for prompt delivery, noting the letters of gratitude in his laboratories.
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