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Newspaper
Traverse Bay Eagle
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
6
Michigan mobilizes for war with Island Lake camp setup under Mutant General TIrish Roster of Michigan's National Guard officers sketched. Gov. Bree orders rapid enlistment and equipment. state to fund war needs with a 500000 loan and guard expansion authority.
The departure of the National Guard from Island Lake drew unparalleled patriotic demonstrations across Michigan. Towns paused business and schools closed as thousands gathered to bid farewell, with massive turnouts along routes to the camp and a muster showing 3 481 present.
As regiments remain linked to long serving officers, a few instances show growing friction with leadership. The note highlights how extended command relationships affect unit cohesion and oversight within the force.
Michigan mobilization expands beyond Detroit Grays with multiple state groups from Three Rivers to Traverse City forming to join the national volunteer reserve. Governor Pingree signals strong readiness as estimates suggest up to 10,000 volunteers could be raised in a week if needed. Families of troops receive state support, funded by cities or subscriptions, as citizens pledge aid.
Camp Eaton near Michigan is mustering troops under Adjutant General Edwin M. Irish while Adjutant General Charles L. Eaton is remembered. The roster lists Governor Pingree as Commander-in-Chief with Brigadiers Irish, White, Case and staff officers serving in Kalamazoo Grand Rapids and Detroit posts.
A detailed roster lists officers and staff of First through Fifth Infantry brigades with units in Calumet Jackson Ironwood and Detroit. It notes camp strength, dates of organization, key appointments, and medical staff. The piece covers bond issues totaling 160000 plus planned further sales and ongoing mustering at Camp Eaton aided by Captain Munday and Lieutenants Winans and Irving.
Brigadier General Frank B. Lyon, a Illinois native born in 1859, rose through Calumet Light Guard ranks to command the Third and later the Fifth Infantry. He pushed state military reforms, expanded per capita tax funding, and led the Fifth during Ironwood’s miners’ strike, earning praise from inspectors.
The report profiles Colonel Frank D. Buckingham and Colonel Harold A. Smith with long Army careers from 1889 to 1897, detailing promotions from private to staff roles and various adjutant general and quartermaster positions. It notes Brigadier General Lyon as a future commander, plus Nathan M. Richardson, John E. Tyrrell, and Captain Cornelius Gardener with Civil War service and later commands and duties.
The piece recalls the Westminster custom after adjournment when messengers cry Who goes home while no reply is expected. Origin traces to days of linksmen guarding MPs from footpads in London streets. Published in Nineteenth Century.
The text argues that systematic physical training must be required, not voluntary, to overcome laziness distraction and boredom. It claims education should include fitness as a core part, with selection only for form of exercise, and compares youth development to a building’s foundations.
The passage lists the complete titles of Pope Leo XIII, naming his roles within the church and related offices. It includes bishop of Rome, vicar of Jesus Christ, successor of the prince of apostles, supreme pontiff, patriarch of the west, primate of Italy, archbishop and metropolitan of the Roman province, and keeper of various sacred offices and orders.
Collier's Weekly notes English experiments with disappearing gun carriages. A sand shield hid the gun while it rose to fire and returned to cover. Tests at Portland showed limited hits at long range and a broken carriage during operation.
The Merritt and Morres Spray Pump, praised as the sole spray device for perfect insecticide distribution, is shown by Z Fairbanks and Barney Anderson at 123 Cass Street Traverse City. Officials praise its consistent operation and efficiency in agricultural use.
The Wayne County Savings Bank mortgage to Peter N Man fold and Margaret Manigold dated April 21 1898 and recorded April 24 1898 in Liber 28 page 297 seeks 858 47 10 dollars due. Notice of sale issued under power of sale for eight percent interest and costs. The property described is the west half of the southeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section four township twenty five north range ten west Grand Traverse County Michigan. Sale at public auction June 18 1898 at the front door Grangte Hall Traverse City Michigan. Mortgagee Wayne County Savings Bank. Attorneys Davis for Mortgagee.
Default on a mortgage by Lizzie M. Harris to Howard Whiting dated April 5 1894. Notice of sale on May 21 1898 at 10 am at Grange Hall Traverse City to sell SW quarter of SW quarter section 10 township 25 north range 11 west containing 40 acres to satisfy $226.37 plus costs and interest. Pratt and Davis attorneys for the mortgagee.
Mortgage on property in Traverse City Grand Traverse County Michigan by Cyrus A Barke and William H White to Thomas D Stimson and John J Fay Jr assigned to The American Exchange National Bank will be foreclosed June 11 1898 at 10am at Grange Hall front door Traverse City. Property bounds include lots 1 and 2 section 3 township 27 north range 11 west with Bay River boundaries and Front Street line. Costs and six percent interest apply. Dated March 17 1898.
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