GRAND TRAVERSE HERALD

JUNE 1889

ELMWOOD

Herald Correspondence

Miss Mina Irish is home on a visit.

Chas. Irish has sold a fine calf this week.

Minton Willobee was at home last Sunday.

John Breithaupt has had an attack of scarletine and is just getting out again.

J. E. Lautner commended school on Monday last. His many friends in this vicinity give him a hearty welcome.

SUMMIT CITY

Herald Correspondence

Wm. Mason has fifteen acres of potatoes planted.

John Weidner has gone to Sherman to work on the new rail road.

William Rose is the first to deliver bark to this station and has nearly a car load on the ground.

Mr. Sprague the night watch in Mr. William's mill at Whipple Siding got his arm broke Monday morning by getting caught some way in a belt.

Benny Pulver received a painful but not dangerous wound one day last week while at work in the company's mill, by getting his fingers too near the saw.

Invitations are out to attend a wedding at Wm. Crawford's, Wednesday evening. There has been nearly thirty weddings in Summit City in the last five years. What town of less than a hundred inhabitants can beat Summit for weddings and not a divorce case among the number so far.

The almost constant rain for the last week has repaired the damage done by frost to a certain extent. Every thing that was up was cut to the ground except peas. Some fields of corn were nearly large enough to cultivate, but next day there was no corn to be seen. How ever we think it will grow again as it was not large enough to only out what would be the lower side leaves on the stalk.

SILVER CORNERS

Herald Correspondence

Daniel Parcher moved from Traverse City here, last week.

Mrs. Mang had a birthday party on Thursday afternoon, and all had a good time.

Geo. W. Clyde, of Monroe Center, and Daniel Parcher are to commence work on J. T. Umlor's house, this week.

Harvey Avery had two small houses on his other farm at Silver Lake, and the neighbors turned out and helped Mr. Barnes to move them over to the old place.

Harvey Avery's old house on his farm, that A. D. Barnes lived in and the well house, wind mill, ice house, wood shed and corn crib, were destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon. The fire first started in the well house at the roof, and one of the barns caught fire a great many times. It was just a miracle that the barns were saved. Almost everything was saved that was in the house. Mrs. Barnes and her mother were the only ones at home, but 30 men, women and children soon gave their assistance.

OVIATT

Herald Correspondence

We are having rain six days in a week, now.

The frost has done considerable damage to the fruit.

Preaching at every sabbath at the M. E. church.

Mrs. M. D. Spafford reports that she sold week before last $6 worth of butter, and last week sold $4 worth of butter.

We learn that W. B. Stewart and family have moved to Traverse City to make that their future home, and left their farm here. We wish them prosperity in their new home.

We are looking for the railroad here soon. The engineer was here the other day; now we look for the big engine.

Mr. M. D. Spafford was confined to his bed last week, but is able to be around at this writing.

Mr. J. A. Lapham, of Kingsley, has been the guest of Mrs. K. Pratt, for the past week.

W. W. Wilson is prospecting this week to some extent- whether he is helping look up the railroad or not, we do not know.

Mrs. Knapp has returned to her home in Traverse City after a long extended visit to Mr. Henry Zeigler's, of Oviatt.

SLIGHT'S STATION

Herald Correspondence

J. A. Doty is in Detroit.

J. M. Slight has started his new house.

W. N. Kelly is having his house plastered.

The late frosts have killed all the corn that was up.

The Detroit furnace is out of blast and so all is quiet here.

Wm. Raymond and family spent last week in Traverse City.

J. M. Slight will buy hemlock bark for M. Winnie at this place during the bark season.

John Bambaugh has bought the house and lot he is living in of J. M. Slight, and so will pay no more rent.

J. M. Slight had an ox and a cow killed on the railroad. Last week Mr. Wheelock had the same misfortune.

OGDENSBURG

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. W. Golden has gone to Northport to visit Mrs. Capt. Emory. Will be gone week or ten days.

What is the matter with our music? We Odgensburg people think it one of the best features of the paper. [There will be more to come- ED HERALD]

Miss Lottie Laforge is teaching her first term of school, but one would think to visit her school that she had passed through that trying ordeal before.

Mr. Emory and family moved for the summer to Northport.

An infant son of Mike Ghering died last week and was interred in the Ogdensburg cemetery.

Mrs. James Herbert died last Wednesday morning of consumption, of which she has been a great sufferer for about three years. Mrs. Herbert went through a painful operation about six weeks ago, in hope that it might benefit her so she might be spared to her little family, but it did not avail. Mrs. Herbert was a daughter of Oliver Lardie of Mapleton, therefore she leaves a large circle of friends besides a husband and two little children. The funeral service was held in the catholic church at Traverse City, conducted by Fr. Nyssen, after which her remains were laid to rest besides those of her mother in the Oakwood cemetery.

MILLER'S HILL

Herald Correspondence

G. E. Fisher has a nice new house finished and painted, ready to move into, and I guess they will know how to appreciate it, for they have not a home of their own since their house with all its contents was burned a few years ago.

The flood has not come, but it has rained about forty days and nights and is so cold that nothing grows. The fruit on the hill is not hurt by frost, but can't tell about the grass and wheat yet. Corn and potatoes that were up are cut to the ground, but that does not scare the Toledo & A. railroad, G. E. Fisher got a letter Friday from the general passenger agent in Toledo saying he wanted to buy a few choice village lots to build cottages on, - wanted the price, and said their road was completed thirty miles north of Cadillac and that their iron horse would be in Glen Arbor in early fall and sent maps of the road completed. All of the houses in Glen Arbor are full; nine families have come this spring and more to follow, besides some tourists that have come.

YUBA

Herald Correspondence

H. L. Allen has been and is making some decided improvements to his house.

Children's day will be held, Sunday the 16th inst. Sermon or pulpit talk by our pastor, Rev. A. J. Eldred.

E. A. Allen and W. H. LeGraff left on Friday morning, for East Jordan where they expect employment in a new mill.

Charles Fife sold and drove to Traverse City, four likely head of two year old steers. Of course the butcher got them.

We are sorry to hear that we are to lose our neighbors Mr. and Mrs. John Muir who have made many warm friends while here.

The Sabbath school continues to grow interesting and in numbers. Rev. A. J. Eldred preached a splendid sermon last Sunday, the text being: "God is no respecter of persons."

And we are glad to welcome our friends, Miss Emma T. Sayler home again as she has just closed her term of school at Traverse City. We hear that she expects to remain at home this summer.

The month of May has rained out and June rained in. I don't recollect of such a cold disagreeable May in my experience, but we are not alone. Southern Michigan has suffered worse than we if possible.

James Wilson of Canada is visiting his father-in-law Stephen Churchill, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Elba Allen, and has gone over to East Jordan visiting other relatives. He reports a little frost in Canada before he left.

MAPLE CITY

Herald Correspondence

Miss L. Dowling's premises are being improved by a new fence, and the house with two coats of paint.

Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Weston, from Canada, are visiting with their parents and brother, C. H. Weston.

The Leelanau county Teachers' association was taken in by the county secretary and wife, the Misses Anna Phillips, Della Bosworth, Lydia Atwood, E. J. Badgley, and Messrs. L. Mahn and W. Crowell, who report a good time, arriving home Sunday afternoon.

The memorial services held in Agricultural hall were well attended, notwithstanding the cold, chilling air outside. The 350 who were present modified the atmosphere to a comfortable temperature in the hall, and the exercises carried out as laid down in the Michigan School Moderator, were very interesting, and did credit to all who anticipated in them.

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial day was observed here by the largest gathering that has ever met on a similar occasion. As the years go by, the interest in this day grows stronger, as shown by the throngs of people that came from near and far, to do honor to the memory of those brave boys who never came marching home. The place of meeting was in the Agricultural Hall. By actual count 343 were inside at one time, while many were outside. 10:30 a.m., the G.A.R. men, some fifty strong, with Commander Lacore at their head, came marching in, each carrying a bouquet of flowers. The Sons of Veterans followed their fathers, and were seated in front of the audience, and the memorial exercises as given in the service book of the post, were begun. Slips of paper pinned to beautiful wreaths of flowers, giving the name and brief history of the dead heroes, were taken one by one, by the acting adjutant and read to the audience, and replaced on the monument and mound, until they were literally covered with flowers. Patriotic songs were sung at intervals, led by Mrs. Densmore as organist, which added much to the interest of the occasion. The Seth C. Moffatt camp of Sons of Veterans were presented with an atlas flag by the ladies of this vicinity, Mrs. Crowell using about five minutes in appropriate words of presentation. After a basket dinner of one hour, the loyal states were represented by eighteen young ladies from Clear Brook, Pleasant Grove, and Maple City schools, under the management of A. E. Densmore, assisted by Miss Phillips the school teacher. As they stood in line in front of the audience under the flags and banners, wearing broad sashes with the name of a state on each one, all was expectancy until the performance began. Mr. Densmore made the opening speech, followed by the goddess of liberty, who called upon the states to mention their claims to honor. Each state responded in rapid succession, without a single break or failure; next followed the address by Rev. Comrade Van Auken, who, having been one of the boys of those days, knew just how to stir their souls with thoughts of long ago, not forgetting in eloquent words to urge them all to strive to so live that they may meet on the great camping ground above. This closed one of our most pleasant and yet sad memorial days. W. H. Crowell, Act. Adjutant. Maple City, June 1, 1880.

LELAND

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. Alsome Couturier returned home last Thursday.

Wm. Sieber, of Suttons Bay, was in town last week looking after his interests here.

The dance at the hall last Saturday evening was well attended, and all enjoyed themselves.

Mrs. Robert Wise of Empire, accompanied by her brother James, was in town on Saturday last.

Mrs. Joseph Voice was in Northport, last Thursday and Friday, in attendance at the memorial services there.

Louis N. Brabont, member of the G.A.R. post, accompanied by E. Price, were in attendance at the memorial services at Northport.

Miss Georgia Ellsworth and Miss Lillie LaCore passed through town on Thursday last on their way to Northport to attend the teachers' association held there.

Memorial day at Northport opened cold and wintry, but for all that, all were on hand ready to do their share to make the day interesting. The G.A.R. post, with the odd fellows, met at their place of meeting and the band boys, in spite of the cold wind that blew, played for them to form into line. First came the cornet band, then the veterans, with their banner floating in the breeze, then the odd fellows. Last but not least, the school children with their floral offering. They marched around the square, and as the day was too cold to go to the grove, they adjourned to the M.E. church, which was filled to overflowing. F. Baumberger, chaplain of the G.A.R., opened the meeting by prayer, the band played "America," Professor Savage delivered a deep and feeling address, the glee club then sang "Cover Them Over With Flowers." This was rendered in a solemn manner, which brought tears to many eyes. Rev. Mr. Eagle then interested us, and Dr. Hutchinson spoke of the honors due those who had fallen for their country. John Miller and Ella Leslie did their part well, each in delivering a suitable piece for the occasion. Rev. Mr. Bannister closed the exercises with a few words, the band played "Old Hundred" as they formed out of church, and all who felt inclined, followed the procession to the cemetery. As we reached the resting place of the dead, the band played the funeral march, which was very solemn. We all passed in and covered the graves with flowers, the quartette sang a farewell song to the dead soldiers, then all formed in a line and marched home, feeling that the day had been very well spent. In the evening an ice cream social was held for the benefit of the school, after which the young folks all repaired to the hall and danced till all where weary. So ended a day long to be remembered by many.

WEXFORD

Herald Correspondence

Joe Shutler is building an addition to his house.

Mrs. Rachel Cornell is gradually failing in health.

A. S. East is improving his premises with a new barn.

Aneal Davis of Mapleton was in town a few days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Purvis of Manistee spent a day or two in town last week.

Dorr Hamlin is the duly authorized beech swinger in the school east of the town.

John Whitney of Traverse City has been spending a few days visiting friends here.

Chas. Valleau has the frame of his new dwelling house raised on his farm east of town.

W. W. Bartlett of Grand Rapids was in town shaking hands with friends last week.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones has sold her farm in Hanover township to W. C. Davis. Consideration, $500.

Miss Jennie Morrison of Traverse City is spending a few days in town, the guest of Mr. Foust's family.

Hon. S. Alexander is home on a furlough from the representative war at Lansing, looking hale and hearty.

Geo Cook. has added a stock of groceries to his hardware trade, and intends to be on deck for good quality and low prices.

The G.A.R. post of this place observed memorial day at Kingsley and report plenty of rations and a good time generally.

Mrs. D. C. Grommons, who has been spending some time visiting friends in southern Michigan, returned home last week.

G. A. Brigham has returned from the upper peninsula, where he has been for some time looking after the interests of his homestead claim.

A Sunday school has been organized in the Cornell district with the following officers; Sup't, Elwood Peck; ass't sup't, Mrs. J. B. Wart; sec'y, Miss Ada Lipe; treas., Mrs. Julia Cornell. It is to be hoped that much good may result from the effort.

Customs of dress have so changed here that whereas straw hats and palm leaf fans were all the rage a few days ago, now overcoats and mittens are the latest fashion and potato bugs are sighing in vain for Mackinaw shirts and fur caps.

One day last week barbed wire fencing sold for $2.80 per 100, proving this place to be the headquarters for enterprise and hardware, and it is to hoped that a word to the wise is sufficient, viz, any parties who contemplate building a railroad would do well to look this way.

Memorial services were held in our village last Wednesday in a manner that reflected much credit to both teacher and scholars. It is a matter worthy of notice and truly commendable to see the principles of Americanism inculcated in the minds and characters of the young, a branch of education indespensible to good citizenship and one that should be encouraged by every teacher and school board.

Obituary

The subject of this biographical sketch, the late Mrs. Lydia Lewis Baker, was born in Erie county, near Buffalo, New York, March 20, 1847.

At the age of nineteen she was married to E. B. Baker, of Buffalo, and after a residence of four years in the latter city she removed with her husband and one child to Traverse City arriving here in April 1870, where she continued to reside until the fall of 1882, at which time she removed to the farm on the state road about five miles southeast of Traverse City, where she was living at the time of her death, which occurred Monday, May 27, 1889. Mrs. Baker was the mother of nine children, all of whom survive her. Although she was a woman who sat not in the lap of luxury, all through the hardships and privations of raising a large family of children in a new country, she seldom complained. Although not a member of any church, her sympathies were with the Methodist denomination, and about three years ago she espoused christianity. When spoken to about her future a short time before her death, she said: "The Lord is My Rock and My Salvation, in Him will I trust."

The services were held in the Birmley school house which was literally packed to the doors by a vast concourse of her neighbors and friends who had known and admired her in life for her many good and noble qualities.

The services were conducted by Elder Youker, who selected for his text the very important question found in Job, 14 chap. and 14 verse, "If a Man die, shall He live again?" The profusion of handkerchiefs visible throughout the whole house showed very plainly the high esteem in which the deceased was held. At the close of the Elder's address he spent a few moments in addressing a few words to the grief-stricken family, which were very touching; after which the choir sang "Down the Dark Valley of Death." The audience then passed slowly out, taking the last look at the remains, which were very natural and life-like. A long line of carriages followed to the cemetery.

In the death of Mrs. Baker, Mr. Baker loses a good wife, her children lose a kind and indulgent mother, while Garfield Township loses one of its more estimable women.

Slight Station, June 1, 1889.

Miscellaneous news

Supt. Munsell of the Northern Asylum and Trustees Noble, Roberts and Bates left yesterday morning for Pontiac, where the semi-annual joint meeting of the state asylum boards is being held today. Mrs. Munson, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Bates accompanied the party.

Dr. C. G. Chaddock, assistant physician at the Northern Asylum, who has had a year's leave of absence in Europe, returned on Monday evening. The Dr. has spent the time mainly at Berlin, pursuing medical investigations, and during this time has translated a valuable German medical treatise.

The teachers in our schools will spend their vacations as follows: Prof. Grawn and Mrs. Grawn take a trip west as far as Colorado, returning about July 1st. Miss Spaulding spends her vacation with her parents at Petersburg. Miss Shultes and Miss McLaughlin go to their home at Martin. Miss Moody spends the greater part of the summer studying at Bay View. The Misses Phelps spend the summer with their parents in Romeo. Misses Clapp, Barney, Holdsworth, Fowle, McDermott, Fairbanks, Pegg, Payn and Sayler remains at home in and near Traverse City. Miss Wentworth visits her parents at Hart. Miss Wooden goes to her home at Portland. All the teachers except Miss Barney and Miss Clapp return next year.

CEDAR RUN

Herald Correspondence

Josiah Gray is taking the pine logs from S. Whinnery's place to the mill.

Children's Day exercises were postponed until next Sunday, on account of the rain.

The missionary band will meet every Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. Pegg, until further notice.

Norris's mill is running with full steam and water power, and doing an immense business sawing shingles for Josiah Gray.

Pathmaster C. C. Shilling has called out his men, and is making some great improvements along our highway.

There will be an ice cream social at Long Lake church, Saturday evening, June 22nd, given under the auspices of the M. B. Proceeds to be used for the purpose of making the needed repairs to the church.

WILLIAMSBURG

Herald Correspondence

The new drains work to perfection and have carried off all the surface water from the last two weeks' rain.

D. Vinton is having a new flume put in at the old saw mill. It will improve the looks of the place to have the unsightly old mill fixed up.

School will close the 3d day of July- just in time for the 4th.

The rain stops, fishing begins, and all are happy. A little more sun, please, and we may see crops mature yet.

Last Sunday was appointed Children's Day, and notwithstanding the very wet weather, there was quite a good sized audience at the church in the morning to listen to the exercises. The church was tastefully decorated with plants and flowers, and a number of singing birds at the windows, who contributed to the musical part of the program. Some of the children who had parts on the program were absent, but as most of the scholars were present, the program was gone through in a very entertaining manner. The collection on Children's Day goes to educate ministers and missionaries.

Sunday evening the people of this burgh were given a rare treat. John Jacobs, the Indian missionary at Northport, preached to a large audience. He rarely preaches in English, so it was hard for him to speak readily. Nevertheless. he followed his theme well, and made his points clearly. Besides preaching, he sang two songs in the Indian language. May he yet be given many years to continue his self sacrificing work among his own race.

OLD MISSION

Herald Correspondence

Eugene Waite has purchased another horse preparatory to making daily trips on the stage line.

Some are complaining about the damage done by frost, others about the amount of rain that is falling, but the far majority are wailing with the toothache, whole families being afflicted.

Mrs. Bert Kilmer of Canada is very ill and has sent for her mother, Mrs. Lardie. We earnestly hope Mrs. Lardie may be able to go for she is an excellent nurse, and devoted mother, consequently no one could take her place.

On the 5th inst., the Old Mission cornet band will give a dance at their hall. It is only one of the many they expect to give in the course of the season, which, if conducted in the manner they are determined on now, must certainly meet with the approbation of the party going people.

Children's Day, the 15th inst., will be celebrated by the Peninsula grange at their hall. All the grangers and their families are expected to be there by 10 a.m., each one to feel that he a special committee to entertain the children. Basket dinner at noon. Usual grange meeting in the afternoon.

After a long illness, Mrs. Eliza Lardie Herbert passed quietly away on last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Herbert had been very restless all night, but toward morning sank into a quiet sleep, and awoke no more. The funeral was held at the catholic church in Traverse City Friday morning.

YUBA

Herald Correspondence

Miss Ettie Barber of Traverse City is the guest of Miss Laura Hill.

Mrs. Achsah Francis of Elk Lake visited Mrs. Elba Allen on Saturday.

Eddy Newcomb washed his flock of sheep on Saturday. Pretty cold for June 8.

A nice shower of rain almost all day Sunday. Dust don't fly but mud does.

Mrs. E. V. Hill is to spent the week at Traverse City with her daughter Nettie.

Cord wood and hemlock bark are being hauled to the banking ground on the bay shore at Yuba.

Miss Emma T. Sayler went to Traverse City on Saturday. Will return home during the week.

Peter Morrison and wife and Mrs. John Muir went to Traverse City on Saturday to do some shopping.

Mrs. J. H. Fife left on Friday for Cheboygan, Mich., for a few weeks' visit with her husband and daughter.

H. Frank Allen is running the old water mill between showers. He has cut out some very nice stoneboat planks.

We hope for a pleasant day next Sunday, as we hold children's day services. Hope to have a good attendance. All are cordially invited to attend.

H. L. Allen went to Traverse City on Thursday last and called upon his daughter, Miss Hattie, at the Northern asylum, whom he hasn't seen for about four months.

Miss Nellie Arnold, who has been absent from home for the past winter and spring, returned home on Monday of last week and was gladly received by her numerous friends.

James Wilson of Canada, after spending a couple of weeks visiting relatives, returns home this week, speaking well of the country he has passed through.

Mrs. Geo. Olds has been quite sick the past week, but is now getting better. which we are glad to hear as she has a large family of small children that need a mother's care.

Bro. John McDonald has nearly completed his driving shed at the Yuba church, and it came in play Sunday, as it rained during Sabbath school services. And now who will be next one to complete another one? Don't all commence at once, for fear of being in one another's way.

NORRISVILLE

Herald Correspondence

Two vessels loaded at Greilick's dock with lumber for Greilick Bros. last week.

C. P. Tuller returned from the Manitous last Saturday, where he has been surveying.

Miss Montague of Traverse City visited Minnie Greilick on Tuesday. The little pony and cart attracted attention.

Children's day was observed by the Sabbath school last Sunday. The room was nicely decorated with flowers and evergreens. The children's day service as given by the American Sabbath Union was rendered by the school. The Sabbath school is in a prosperous condition, and it is hoped that much good may result from it.

SOLON

Herald Correspondence

Old Mrs. Herrington is quite feeble.

Geo. Tager, who was struck with lightning three weeks ago, is able to attend school.

Crows are at work in some cornfields, pulling up more than necessary for the thinning of the crops.

Wm. Good has purchased a fine horse of Birney Morgan's to fill the place of one he lost recently.

Mrs. Orlando Singrey and little daughter, from Albion, Ind., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cate, Mrs. Singrey's parents.

Mrs. Mary E. Burt of Detroit came to her brother's, N. W. Herrington, Monday evening to help care for her mother, who has been in failing health for some time.

Mrs. Lydia Barnard was 86 years old the 6th inst. and several of her relatives called on her at her daughter's, Mrs. Wm. F. Hannaford. She is as smart and active as many a one of fifty years.

BINGHAM

Herald Correspondence

Little Katie Johnson is also much better.

Everybody is complaining of too much rain.

Thomas Lindley is driving team for Mr. McFall.

Mr. McFall has a new bay team on the road here.

Warren Linkletter has recovered from his recent accident.

David Hurlburt's mother is now making her home with him.

Several large trout have been caught out of the lakes at this place.

Mr. Oberlin received a large load of goods from Milwaukee, last week.

Mr. Hendershot and family and Mr. Uber and mother moved from this place to Omena, last week.

Mr. McFall has purchased an acre of land of Mr. Becker, and has the lumber on the ground for the purpose of building a dwelling house on it.

ELMWOOD

Herald Correspondence

Johnnie and Jimmie Murray are running the farm this summer in the absence of their father. They bid fair to become successful farmers.

S. C. Miller has traded his gray colt for a fine sorrel, and now Melvin holds the lines over as fine a driving team as there is in the country.

Fred Lambka and C. Carleson have each bought a Champion mowing machine from J. L. Murray, agent for Douglass and Boughey of Traverse City. Both the firm and the agent are well known in this vicinity as reliable business men.

Three men who claim to be agents for the McCormick Mfg. Co. are calling on our farmers soliciting orders. If they do not get an order they present a piece of paper and ask him (the farmer) to write his name so they can see how he spells it. If he complies with this request he finds that they hold an order for a machine signed by him. Beware, farmers! as the lesson may cost something if you learn it by experience.

LELAND

Herald Correspondence

Mr. Criegor of Empire, was in town on Thursday last.

Miss Lulu Voice has gone to Northport to visit friends.

Miss Jennie Hitchcock has gone to East Jordan, to visit friends there.

The schooner Cove loaded with posts and ties for E. H. Bahle, last week.

Wilber F. Gill returned from Chicago on the Alice M. Gill, on Friday last.

Wm. Hitchcock has just received a nice lot of household goods from Milwaukee.

Mr. Dirben of Milwaukee, was in town on Thursday last looking after his cedar interests.

Miss Jennie Possing is at home from her school at Lee's Bay for a week's vacation.

Miss Floy Voice returned from Provemont last Monday, where she has been visiting friends.

The Leland Iron Co. are repairing their scows preparatory to getting bark dow from the upper lake.

W. C. Nelson returned from Walton on Monday last, where he had been on business for the Leland Iron Co.

The yacht Toledo Rambler has been in town several days taking lath and lime for the Fountain City house, at Provemont.

Mrs. John Bryant gave a party for her daughter Belle. The little girls had a grand good time, and all went home happy.

E. Price and Mr. Denning have purchased a new pound net, with which they intend to do great business in fishing this summer.

In last week's correspondence from this place a mistake was made. "Mrs. Robert Wise and her brother," should have read, "Mr. Robert Wise and his brother."

WEXFORD

Herald Correspondence

Charles Hamlin is here on a short visit to his parents.

Miss Jennie Morrison of Traverse City is visiting at Wexford.

J. D. Hamlin is teaching at the Star school house in Mayfield township.

Mrs. S. Cornell has been quite sick the past week with heart disease.

G. W. Melvin and Mr. East are each building a large barn this summer.

H. Lemcool and wife of Bruster, are spending a few days with relatives here.

Mrs. M. S. Brownson of Kingsley was the guest of Mrs. B. Smith, last Saturday and Sunday.

J. A. Purvis and wife, former residents of this place, but now of Manistee, were in town the past week.

Geo. Cook has remodeled his store, and put in a fine stock of groceries, which he says he will sell at living prices.

W. W. Bartlett of Grand Rapids, was up this way on a business trip, a few days, but returned to his new home June 1st.

John Dunville, of Cleon, Manistee county, was up this way looking after some strayed cattle that he had bought here last winter.

Mrs. Marlatt, who is spending the summer here for the benefit of her health, is improving, which is good news to her many friends.

Joseph Shutler and Dr. Connine are making some fine improvements in the way of an addition to their houses. A. Barwis is doing the carpenter work.

G. A. Brigham of the upper peninsula, is here for a few days, but will return soon, accompanied by Mrs. Kate Coates Brigham, and will secure a half section of valuable pine land. They have the congratulations of a host of friends for along and successful life.

OGDENSBURG

Herald Correspondence

Still more rain.

If you wish to hear beautiful accordion music visit Miss Orilla Ayers.

Mr. Cummings of Old Mission, is doing a fine job of painting at Mr. Gilmore's.

Mrs. John Mills visited the beautiful home of Miss Jessie Gunton one day last week.

Mrs. Schofield and children of Williamsburg, are visiting her parents, E. P. Ladd's.

Rev. J. C. Burgman, who has been completing his study at Oberlin, Ohio, has returned and will hereafter fill his usual place at Ogdensburg and Old Mission.

GOOD HARBOR

Herald Correspondence

Too much rain at present.

A wedding in the near future at Good Harbor.

Miss Amanda Manns has returned home to spend the summer.

Miss Sarah Kilwy left for Empire, to be gone for some time.

The Rev. Mr. Mackstad of Suttons Bay preached at Good Harbor.

Miss Alice J. Kilwy left this place for Grand Rapids, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. F. Osbern.

Mrs. L. Peplinski, the woman who was so seriously hurt, is still in a precarious condition and her recovery is doubtful.

Schumberg Bros. & Co. are having their dock repaired at present. It will be completed in a few days, when business will boom again.

ARCHIE

Herald Correspondence

All the farmers who have potatoes to sell, are drawing them to market.

Arthur McManus has returned and expects to occupy his farm soon.

Mr. Stingel and daughter of Saginaw, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berg.

Milo Curtiss has moved into the house formerly occupied by Mr. Hartwell.

Misses Belle Montague and Alice Gray were visiting friends in Old Mission, Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Herbert Montague and Miss Cassie Montague of Traverse City, accompanied by the two children, Gertie and Bennie, with the Shetland pony, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Montague last Saturday.

ACME

Herald Correspondence

We are having considerable sickness about the neighborhood.

Very even weather, raining all the time. So much rain makes a good many of our farmers plant their corn over.

Business keeps moving. Silver's shingle mill keeps moving, for every other day some of the boys come over town with a thumb cut half off. Seems to be quite a game- "Thumbs Up."

C. E. Silver is loading the North Star schooner with lumber for Chicago. This makes the eighth cargo this spring, and he expects to have as many more of wood bark and cedar.

As Mr. Silver had so much business to attend to and outside interests to look after, he resigned the postoffice in favor of J. F. Merrill, who has received his appointment. Mr. Silver has given the postoffice prompt attention during his official service, and we hope J. F. Merrill may do as well, which we think he will.

Mr. Silver is going to put in a steam power for his shingle mill. It will be much better as he can run the mill to its full capacity, where it has not more then half power now. Then Acme will have more business and will surely need a railroad.

STACY

Herald Correspondence

The methodist society of Oviatt and Almira will observe Sunday, June 16, as children's day. Every one cordially invited to come, and not forget the collection. Rev. E. H. Wood, pastor, will preach to the children.

The quarterly board of the methodist episcopal church of Oviatt and Inland charge will convene at the Inland hall, June 24, at 1 o'clock sharp, for the purpose of transacting business needed to be done previous to our quarterly meeting. All of the officials are requested to be present.

SILVER CORNERS

Herald Correspondence

Harvey Avery and family arrived home Saturday evening.

Miss Kate Brakel spent Sunday at home, accompanied by Miss Tillie Frankie.

Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bitner of Traverse City were the guests of Wm. Brakel Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. H. R. Knaggs of Walton was called by telegraph to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. George Simpson, who has been very low.

OLD MISSION

Herald Correspondence

John McManus is around visiting after an absence of four years.

Miss Julia Kroupa, who has been at home visiting has gone back to Manistee.

Quite a number of our young folks attended the dance given by the band boys.

Dr. Wm. Case is around calling on friends; we are happy to see his smiling face again.

George Johnson started for Holland last Monday, where he takes a position on the Queen of the Lakes as clerk.

BORN

TREGEA- To Mr. T. H. and Mrs. Nellie Tregea of Traverse City, June 16, 1889, a son.

MARRIED

WILHELM-EVANS- In Traverse City, June 10th, by Rev. D. Van Alstin, Mr. Anthony J. Wilhelm and Miss Fanny E. Evans, both of Traverse City.

BRIGHAM-COATES- At the residence of William Coates, father of the bride, June 8th, 1889 by Rev. L. Kenney, Mr. Glen A. Brigham of Van Zile, Houghton county, U.P., and Miss Kate Coates, of Grant, Grand Traverse county, Mich. Mr. Brigham returns with his bride with the best wishes of a large circle of friends and acquaintances for their happiness and prosperity in their new home in the upper peninsula.

DIED

GREEN- At her home in East Bay, Grand Traverse county, Michigan, of dropsy, at 9 o'clock a.m., June 1st, Mrs. Nancy V. Green, aged 50 years and 2 months. Mrs. Green was born in the village of Frederick, Macomb county, Mich., March 31st, 1839. Most of her youth was spent in the village of Utica, Mich., where in the year 1858 she was married to Orlo W. Green. Soon after the close of the war she with her family removed to Montcalm county, Mich., where they remained until the year 1872, when they have since resided. She was always a firm believer in christianity, having united with the methodist church in 18[illegible]. She leaves an aged father, Alfred B. Adams; a sister, Mrs. Cornelia Davis, both of whom are residents of the state of New York, and a husband and one son to mourn her loss.

Miscellaneous news

Joseph Schleder, of Braidwood, Ill., cousin of Anton Schleder of this city, has been visiting friends here for a few days.

J. A. Perry, wife and daughter Nellie arrived at Traverse City on Thursday of last week, and will remain here for the present.

J. N. Martinek is having a new coat of paint put on his store front, which adds greatly to the appearance of the building.

Will Anderson left on Tuesday to attend a meeting of the executive board of the state association of undertakers at Owosso.

A new sidewalk has been put down by Hannah, Lay & Co., from their old store building to the docks. A much needed improvement.

Geo. W. Raff left for Gettysburg Saturday afternoon. Jos. Hanslovsky will have charge of the business while Mr. Raff is away.

Mr. Bates left on Tuesday for the east and will be joined later, in New York City, by Supt. Munson, of the Northern asylum, and together they will go on to Newport, R.I., to attend the annual session of the National Association of Asylum Superintendents, which begins June 18.

R. M. Edgecomb of Mapleton writes the HERALD: "My wool clip this year was 66 pounds from six sheep- just 11 pounds per head. How is that for Grand Traverse?" There is generally nothing the matter with Mr. Edgecomb's wool clip- it's all right!

Sheep killing dogs are getting in their work in some parts of Benzie county.

Rev. O. B. Waters is acting as pastor over the Homestead congregational church.

CEDAR RUN

Herald Correspondence

Verly Thomas is quite sick.

Will Benjamin was at home Sunday.

Isaiah Shilling sports a new carriage.

P. C. Gilbert was seen in this vicinity last Sunday.

Quite warm; everything growing fast, and cut worms are thriving.

Miss Hattie Benjamin visited friends in Traverse City last week.

Oscar Thomas is at home. He probably prefers farm life to a "Famous" clerkship.

Mrs. Josie Reynolds and children of Traverse City, are spending several days visiting friends in this vicinity.

J. M. Benjamin is putting up some barbed wire fence, and T. C. Shugart is putting barbed wire and boards.

Do those fisherman know it is against the law to spear fish during the month of June? If not they can read the notice on the door at the postoffice.

SILVER CORNERS

Herald Correspondence

The carpenters are rushing T. J. Umlor's house right along, and it is going to look fine.

The carpenters are at work building another well house and wind mill for Harvey Avery.

Mrs. H. R. Knaggs returned to Walton, last Thursday, leaving her daughter much better.

Mrs. Geo. Simpson is getting better slowly, but as fast as can be expected after being so very sick.

Lawyers Davis and Adsit of Traverse City, were at this place last week, on business. They were accompanied by their wives, who called on Mrs. Geo. Simpson.

Mr. Brakel has moved his old kitchen part of the house around, with the intention of using it for a kitchen and woodshed, and then build on a new front for dining room and bed rooms, which will be a great improvement to the looks of the house.

ALMIRA

Herald Correspondence

Wet weather still continues, though recently it has been warmer and crops are really growing now.

The severe rain on Sunday the 9th, prevented the observance of Children's Day in most, or all of the congregations about here so that such exercises were postponed to later dates.

Last week our town was canvassed by Mr. Shotwell and W. R. Fuller for the Farmers Mutual Insurance Society, of Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties. Many of our citizens "took stock."

On Sunday the 16th the congregational church, and Sunday school connected with it rendered a nicely prepared program, assisted by the best musical talent the place affords.

Lowery weather doubtless hindered some who would have attended and the change in the date prevented the Oviatt Sunday school from joining Almira in the exercises. However more than the usual congregation attended, all things moved along pleasantly, and a good collection was taken for the congregational Sunday school and societies.

Crops are looking well.

Our new merchant is doing a fine business.

We expect soon to see the cars running through town.

The adventist preachers are here to hold a series of meetings.

Died, in Frankfort, May 16, infant son of Leroy and Martha Palmer. The child had been in poor health for a long time and they took it there for medical aid but all to no avail. Everything was done for it that earthly parents could do, but the Allwise saw fit to remove it from this world of care. The remains were brought home and services held in the church at Oviatt. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. E. Linkletter and truly they were such comforting words as Bro. Linkletter is amply able to give.

SUMMIT CITY

Herald Correspondence

A steam car passed through this place on a tour of inspection one day last week.

Mr. J. E. Woodward was purchased a yoke of good working oxen of Major John Leavell.

The last frost has injured rye badly in this section; wheat is looking well but may be badly injured as well as the rye.

Mr. and Mrs. Bregg returned home Monday from Wexford where they have been visiting friends and relations for a couple of weeks.

M. Bowerman has erected a house on his section of land near Walton preparatory to cutting and getting out a large quantity of cedar during the summer.

Fishing parties are fashionable at present, but our enterprising merchant, G. C. Willey outstripes them all. He used money as bait and brought home a fine sturgeon from Traverse City weighing 80 pounds. It all depends on the kind of bait, boys, about getting the fish.

Mr. Holmes moved from Traverse City into his house near the station, about six weeks ago, and has finished off the building which makes a great improvement in its appearance. The house has been built and only enclosed for two or three years but not occupied until this spring.

The wedding at Mr. Wm. Crawford's on the 5th of June was largely attended by many friends and neighbors who brought many presents useful and ornamental. Supper was served at noon, and it was a dainty appetite that failed to sample the many good things in the way of eatables. After supper some good music and singing was rendered by the company present after which they tripped the light fantastic toe till the wee small hours. A long and happy life is the wish of the many friends of the new married couple.

NORRISVILLE

Herald Correspondence

We now have an organized base ball club.

F. L. Stewart of Traverse City visited at W. E. Greilick's last Thursday.

Mrs. Grenough, who has been sick is improving and it is hoped will soon be well.

The May Brown is loading at the dock with brick for J. W. Markham, to be taken to Elk Rapids.

Ed. Greilick has the material on the ground for building an addition to his barn which will enlarge it to double its present size.

Carter's mill, a short distance south, started on Monday with stock enough to last the remainder of the season.

Three vessels, the Lilly E., the J. D. Moore, and the City of Grand Rapids, loaded at the dock for Greilick Bros., within the last week.

LELAND

Herald Correspondence

Ed Johnston and Jack Litney were in town on Thursday last.

The propellers Lawrence and Champlain called at the dock here on Sunday morning last.

Miss Lulu Voice has returned from Northport, where she has been visiting friends.

Mrs. L. J. Grubben has gone to Milwaukee, to spend a few weeks with friends there.

Levi Martin and wife of Centerville, were in town visiting his sister, Mrs. Brown.

The Leland House has just received a new coat of paint and paper, which gives it a brand new appearance.

Alfred John, of Northport, was in town last Sunday on special business.

Rev. Geo. N. Smith and daughter Jessie, of Northport, were in town on Monday on their way from Solon, where he had been to fill his appointment.

Miss Jennie Hitchcock returned from East Jordan on Friday, where she has been visiting friends.

A quiet wedding was held at the residence of Joseph Voice on the 17th. Miss Lula M. Voice of Leland and Robert Wise of Empire, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Geo. N. Smith, of Northport. The bride was dressed in a terra cotta plush trimmed with pearls. She looked very lovely as she took the solemn vows that made them one. After the ceremony all partook of refreshments, and then they danced a short time, enjoying themselves to their hearts' content. Then the bride and groom returned to their home at Empire, with the wish of much joy and a happy life from their many friends.

WILLIAMSBURG

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. Selkirk is quite sick.

A shadow social was held at Wm. Crisp's, last Tuesday evening.

Miss Thompson of Ohio, is visiting her cousins, Rev. C. N. Coulter's daughters.

Met Brown of Saginaw, is spending a few weeks in Williamsburg and vicinity in fishing.

Friday evening a party of young people enjoyed a very pleasant time at the Misses Coulter's.

About 13 of our young people started Thursday to attend the district meeting of the Young People's Alliance at Charlevoix. They expect to return Monday.

The water in the pond has been drawn down and a new open flume is being put in to replace the old tubing. Notices have been placed around the pond forbidding fishing during low water.

SOLON

Herald Correspondence

James Good and Ira Gordon were in town Sunday.

Rev. G. N. Smith of Northport, preached at Clear Brook, Sunday afternoon.

H. B. Chase of Cherry Valley, Ill., a nephew of M. C. Cate and brother-in-law of C. A. & W. F. Hannaford, is visiting friends here this week.

Some are cultivating corn ground, and are in hopes to save a little in spite of worms and cold weather. Others are planting it over with potatoes, or sowing it with buckwheat and millet.

M. C. Cate went to Leland, last week.

Quite a number of old settlers called upon Mrs. Wm. Cook of Maple City the 14th. Soon the house was filled with those from far and near, and some one spoke of her birthday. Then the fact flashed across her mind that it was a surprise birthday party. After a few hours of lively chat, a bountiful table was relieved of its burden, and soon the company dispersed, but the memory of the occasion will long be remembered by those present.

Died in Kasson, Mary, wife of Wm. Herrington, June 13, 1889, aged 79 years, 11 months and 3 days. She was born in Canada, and lived there until 1858 when she moved to New York, where she resided until the spring of 1868, when they came here and took a homestead, where they lived until a few years ago. Health failed her and she came to live with her son. She left eight children living, six of whom live in Michigan and two in Minnesota. The six who live in Mich., were present at her funeral, which was held at the house on Sunday, Rev. Van Auken officiating. Although the day was somewhat rainy, the house was filled with friends and neighbors who came to pay their last respects to the kind old lady. She had been a member of the congregational church for years. Those who knew her best appreciated her most. The husband and children have the sympathies of a large circle of friends.

MILLER'S HILL

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. C. McIntyre is still on the sick list.

Chas. Cressey and daughter of Traverse City, were on the Hill last week.

Mr. Cleveland of Maple City, filled Mr. Van Auken's pulpit here last Sunday.

The shingle mill at Glen Arbor is running, and is quite lively in town at present.

Frank Hamilton of Traverse City, stopped at the Grand View house one night last week.

Mrs. L. L. Todd has purchased the house and store in Glen Arbor, belonging to Mrs. R. Rossman.

BOWER'S HARBOR

Herald Correspondence

Chas. and John Kroupa spent Wednesday in Traverse City.

Mrs. Hartson spent Saturday in Old Mission, calling on friends.

Fred Hartson is gone to Manistee where he intends to stay some time.

Miss Lizzie Tompkins has gone to the Northern Asylum as an attendant.

Frank Zoulek is working the old homestead besides working his own forty acres.

Captain J. McClusky has returned from Holland where he has been spending a few days.

Miss Nida Hartson starts for Traverse City Monday where she intends to spend a few weeks.

OLD MISSION

Herald Correspondence

James H. Roberts and family are at Old Mission for the summer.

Fred Kneeland of Traverse City visited friends at Old Mission Sunday.

Dr. Andrews and family, who will spend the summer here, arrived last Friday.

Mr. Underhill is building a house upon his lots recently purchased of Mr. Beers.

Capt. Kinney and Fred Hartson are loading the Velocipede with potatoes etc., for the north shore.

Children's Day was observed by peninsula grange, and the children both large and small, report having a good time.

About 20 grangers from here attended the Pomona grange at Elk Rapids last Wednesday, and report a splendid time.

YUBA

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. E. V. Hill returned home from Traverse City, on Friday.

Four of Elk Rapids' bicyclists made a run to Yuba on the 16th.

Miss Aggie McDonald closed her summer term of school on Friday.

Miss Etta Barber returned to her home in Traverse City, on Friday.

The past week has been quite encouraging to the farmers. Crops are coming quite fast; we hope to see fair weather now.

According to previous announcement, the Children's Day service came off on Sunday, the 16th. The program consisted of recitations, readings, class exercise singing by classes also by the whole school. The home was beautifully decorated with flowers, plants, pictures, etc. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Eldred, gave us an address on early life in Mich., which was quite entertaining, to a large congregation. Mr. S. H. Sayler prepared for his class some old time questions of 50 or 60 years ago in Sabbath schools, also had a good piece of music which was sung by his class. The teachers of class No. 1 and No. 5 tender their thanks to Miss Aggie McDonald for her assistance in tutoring their classes for the occasion. Their juveniles of class No. 1, did their part nicely, as did classes 2 and 5. Taking it altogether it was a fine program, and a children's day jubilee. Collection taken amounted to $20.00.

MAPLE CITY

Herald Correspondence

Warm weather is coming on apace which, with the recent rains, give us a promise of a more bountiful harvest than we have had for several years.

Married, the 11th inst., by Rev. A. Van Auken, Mr. M. H. Sweet of Glenwood, Ill., and Miss S. M. Dowling of Maple City. A residence of four years in Maple City by the bride has so much accustomed us to see her cheerful face in the many social gatherings in which she has taken an active part and won many friends, who wish her much joy in her new edition of life. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet left the 15th for a short visit to friends in the southern part of the state, after which they will return to their home, where Mr. Sweet is quite extensively engaged in dairy farming for the Chicago market.

The greatest event of the season was the taking by surprise, the 14th inst., by some fifty old time friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cook, the occasion being Mrs. Cook's 65th birthday. They monopolized the house and premises by an unconditional surrender, if Mr. Cook was given time to change his clothes, which was granted. The afternoon was spent in a very enjoyable manner, and after a sumptuous repast, furnished by the guests, and some timely remarks by Rev. A. Van Auken, and leaving many tokens of regard and remembrance, the company departed to their homes, feeling that friends and the cultivation of friendship, was, and is, the setting up of milestones along the journey of life, to which we refer in our declining years with great pleasure. Let us continue to set up the milestones of friendship. They are like "oases" in the desert.

WEXFORD

Herald Correspondence

Mrs. Greenlee of this township, is seriously ill.

H. C. Foxworthy, of Manton, was visiting schools in this vicinity last week.

L. Foust is spending several days in Traverse City, visiting and recuperating.

Chas. Hamlin and wife are visiting the parents of Mr. Hamlin for a short time.

Mr. Leach of Traverse City, is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. D. C. Grommour.

Albert Guernsey has been on the sick list for several days, and is in the dry dock for repairs.

Mr. Marlett of Chicago, came here Tuesday in response to a telegram informing him of the death of his wife.

Mrs. H. H. Skinner of Traverse City, is spending several days here, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fletcher.

Quarterly meeting services will be held at West Union, Saturday and Sunday, June 22d and 23d, unless postponed.

Richard Jones, more commonly known as "Dick," formerly of this place, died recently at Spokam Falls, Washington.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kendall was buried on Sunday last. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all.

D. W. Connine left for Cassopolis on Wednesday, to accompany the remains of his daughter, Mrs. Marlett, taken their for interment.

A very enjoyable social gathering was held at the residence of Jas. Wart on the evening of the 13th inst., for the benefit of the Sunday school. The occasion was in every way a success.

Mr. Glen A. Brigham and Miss Kate Coates were married at the residence of the bride's parents on the evening of the 6th inst., by Rev. L. Kenney. The young couple are held in high esteem by a large circle of friends who will join with us in extending to them hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Sad, though not entirely unexpected, was the death of Mrs. Lottie Marlett, which occurred on Monday at the home of her father, D. W. Connine. Mrs. Marlett has been for some time in poor health, although not considered dangerously ill until a few hours before death came to relieve her suffering. The mourning friends have the sympathy of the community, and especially the husband and daughter who she left bereft of companion and mother.

Local Light from the Fife Lake Sun

Work was commenced this week on the village lock-up.

Come to Fife Lake and have a glorious time this Fourth.

The odd fellows of this place raised a handsome sum for the benefit of the Johnstown sufferers.

According to the old sign of the "red-faced" moon, we will now have a season of dry weather.

She's a gay deceiver, Brother Sun. Her face of red because the weather has "gone wet" and that's because- Herald.

Last Saturday Dent Blue purchased the livery business of E. B. Thompson, and on Monday took possession of the barn.

The section men finished the gravel walks around the depot this week and are now engaged in grading, sodding and otherwise beautifying the grounds.

Miscellaneous news

Mrs. James Dunn has a night blooming cereus, which last night opened six beautiful blossoms, and a large number of Mrs. Dunn's friends enjoyed the lovely sight with her.

A. LaForge, lately with the mercantile company, is at present with Dexter & Noble.

Lawyer Adsit took a northern trip this week, taking in the country as far as Bellaire.

Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Wait and Miss Kittie Bare were up from Old Mission on Tuesday.

Miss Susie Hobbs and brother from Kalkaska were in the City on Tuesday on business.

Mr. Sherwood of the firm of Perkins & Sherwood has moved into the Goodale house on State street.

W. F. Griffen has just returned from Bay View, where he has selected a lot for a summer cottage.

Mrs. M. R. Biggar and son left for Canada in Tuesday last, spending a few weeks en route in Detroit.

Miss Harmon, of Ravenna, O., is spending some weeks with family of her uncle, E. R. Kneeland.

Mrs. M. J. Gould is on the point of removing from Traverse City to the southern part of the state.

The editor of the HERALD is at Newport, Rhode Island to-day. Will be home Saturday or Sunday.

Mrs. A. K. Brinkman, who has been spending a few days in the city, returned to Old Mission on Monday.

Pilgrim Davis of the Progress and Miss Marion Davis were the guests of H. C. Davis and wife on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Noble of Elk Rapids, were in town in Tuesday, on their way home from an eastern trip.

George Lackey has removed from Acme to Traverse City, and entered the employ of Perkins & Sherwood.

Henry McManus has moved into the new rooms formerly occupied by Angus McManus in the Famous building.

Mrs. Wadsworth of Fernwood has been spending a week or so with Mrs. Milliken and friends on Washington St.

George W. Cram is in St. Ignace attending as a delegate the annual meeting of the Grand Traverse Baptist Association.

Mr. J. W. Cochran, Will J. Hobbs, and Misses Flora Campbell, Mamie Fairbanks, Lottie Haviland and Mable Bates spent Tuesday at Williamsburgh, were royally entertained by Mrs. D. Vinton, and the trout bit just a little bit, and for the gentlemen more than a little bit.

Dr. DeCow informed the HERALD that the sickness which has been prevailing among horses to such an alarming extent is dying out. A great many valuable horses have died throughout the country, however.

Mr. Cochran has received from the Dingee and Conrad Rose company, several hundred plants of their choicest roses, and beside beautifying the grounds of his State street house with them, has charmingly remembered many of his friends with gifts of the same.

A BIG FISH STORY

John Adams and Dennis Uswick caught a pickerel in Betsie lake last week that weighed twenty one pounds after its head was taken off.

THE LARGEST IN THE COUNTY

Benzie Banner: Wm. Lamb's barn, raised in Joyfield last Monday afternoon, is perhaps the largest structure of its kind in the country, it being 40x78 feet in size. Eight were present at the raising and all were invited to eat of the good things prepared by the ladies.

A SUDDEN DEATH

A Mancelona dispatch of the Grand Rapids Democrat of June 6 says: Mrs. Helen M. Middaugh of Elmira came down on the morning train yesterday and went to Mrs. A. L. Wilcox, a dressmaker, and was measured for a new dress. She started to go to the door and fell dead. Mrs. Middaugh was the wife of W. W. Middaugh of the Commercial hotel at Elmira and was 55 years of age. Her husband and sister came down in response to a telegram and took the remains home on the night train. The lodge of odd fellows turned out and bore the remains from the house to the depot, Mr. Middaugh being a prominent member of the order.

YUBA

Herald Correspondence

John McDonald has been north as far as Charlevoix on insurance business this past week.

Geo. Peck has sold his very valuable team of horses to Mr. Sisson of Elk Lake. Consideration not known.

A large three mast schooner is loading wood for Mr Barker of Chicago. The wood was bought by C. E. Silver.

Mrs. J. H. Fife, who has been at Cheboygan visiting her husband and daughter, returned home last Monday evening.

Mr. Elliott and daughter of Fife Lake are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Henry Newcomb. Miss Elliott attended Sabbath school.

Friday, the 21st, was the first day of summer according to the signs, but know of some putting on flannels and some wore overcoats and mittens. Farmers in Grand Traverse won't have any cold fingers this fall husking corn.

Five new driving sheds were constructed at Yuba, the past week by W. Sayler, E. Newcomb, J. Rogers, Isaac Love, and S. P. Dean, all in one line, making eight sheds in all. There will probably be some more put up in the future. These large sheds are 10x24 feet. Team and wagon go clear in, so the rain won't fill the hind end of the wagon.

WILLIAMSBURG

Herald Correspondence

Clayton Thacker is slowly getting well.

Mrs. Nora Ernst has a nice organ on trial from Hastings, in Traverse City.

Elwyn Hill got his thumb cut quite badly last week in the shingle mill.

Miss May Mills of Mancelona, has been visiting Mrs. White for a few days.

Dr. and Mrs. Babcock of Kalkaska, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Avery.

Mrs. Emma Vinton has, we are glad to say, recovered from her last tedious illness.

The next number of the School Visitor will soon be out. Look for the history of the school.

People here are undecided whether to celebrate the glorious 4th at Barker Creek to Kalkaska, or attend the circus at Traverse City.

Dr. Gauntlet is well liked in town, even in so short a time, both as a physician and gentleman. He seems to have excellent success in his practice here.

Mr. Coulter being at the Alliance at Charlevoix last Sunday, Rev. Mr. Scofield preached both morning and evening. His sermons, especially the morning one, were unusually good.

Mr. Brown of Saginaw, who has been staying at Mr. Vinton's for about two weeks, has returned to his home. He caught a large number of trout while he was here, among them being one that weighed two pounds.

The party of our young people who left here in the "wee sma" hours last Thursday to take the boat at seven for Charlevoix, found that the captain had gone away with his boat to sing about the girls and boys he had left behind. Nothing daunted, however, they all stayed at a hotel in Traverse City, and took their postponed journey the next day.

LELAND

Herald Correspondence

Richard Snohr of Port Oneida, was in town on Saturday last.

Mr. Kline of Milwaukee is in town visiting his sister, Mrs. H. J. Dunklow.

H. J. Dunklow and W. C. Nelson returned from Milwaukee, on the Lawrence last Sunday.

Two vessels, the Love and Guthrie, from Milwaukee, loaded here with posts and ties for E. H. Bahle, within the past week.

On account of a break down in the Kelderhouse mill at Port Oneida we can see the smiling face of Charlie Miller among us again.

Birney Wolfe of Northport closed a very successful term of school in Leland on Saturday last. He is a rising teacher, the right man in the right place. If nothing prevents he will make his mark in the world.

BINGHAM

Herald Correspondence

Miss Emma Woodrow is visiting friends here.

Business is very stirring here. The mill runs day and night.

Mr. Becker is building a fine house on Mr. Harrison's lot.

E. Fisher is on the sick list. He suffers greatly from rheumatism.

Mrs. Hendershot made a flying visit to this place a few days ago,

Lorin W. Canfield has been on the sick list for the past four weeks.

C. P. Tuller and wife have been the guests of C. Beecher, for the last week.

Mr. Becker has his new house enclosed and moved his family on the 23d.

Jennie Becker of Traverse City, has been visiting her brother in Bingham.

Mrs. Edwards of this place was taken to the Traverse City asylum Thursday last.

There is a vessel at Mr. Larkin's dock loading lumber, and he expects two more in a couple of days.

Mrs. Fannie McLoud is sick at her father's; has been confined to her bed for several weeks, and is no better.

The farmers are sowing their large fields of corn to millet, as the corn has rotted on account of so much rain.

The cut worms are doing great mischief, and the potato bugs take the potatoes as soon as they come out of the ground.

A vert pleasant ice cream party was given here on Thursday last, for the purpose of getting seats for the school house. They made $11.12.

Rev. Mr. Dodds of Traverse City, preached at the Bingham school house last Sunday, and delivered an excellent sermon to a good sized congregation.

H. F. McFall has purchased a lot on Mrs. M. S. Becker's farm, where he will build a dwelling house for his family. We wish him all good luck and prosperity.

ARCHIE

Herald Correspondence

M. Thorn is building a new kitchen.

F. C. Warner's school will close next Friday.

Mrs. McNorton will board with Mrs. Warren Carpenter this season.

Miss Addie Gray came home on a short visit week before last.

F. C. Warner's mother was the guest of his family last week.

Alfred Sessions of Oak Park was visiting friends in Archie last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown were repairing their farm in Inland last week, preparatory to occupying it soon.

Mrs. Sheridan and daughter Elvina, of Burdickville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Byers a few days of last week.

Miss Fannie Ingraham closed her school last Saturday with a picnic on the west bay shore, in Mr. Rose's pine grove. The exercises were a success. Music furnished by the Traverse City martial band. Every one reports a most enjoyable time.

BOWER'S HARBOR

Herald Correspondence

The Misses Rosa Stanek, Rosa Kroupa and Messrs. Charley and Horace Christopher spent the day at the light house Sunday.

Frank Zoulek and Joe Stanek called on friends at the Mission Sunday.

A dance at Extine's the 4th, and also at Old Mission.

Mr. Webb and Mr. Carr will soon occupy their cottages.

Mr. Lash and family are in Mr. Emery's house on the point, this summer.

Frank Zoulek is the owner of one of the finest colts on the peninsula.

Quite a number of our young folks attended the Ogdensburg church, last Sunday.

Death of Rev. W. S. Hinds

Rev. Winfield Scott Hinds died at his home 1 1/2 miles southwest of Petoskey, on Monday, May 27th, 1889; of pneumonia. He had suffered greatly with a felon on his hand for seven weeks before his death, and was so completely worn out in mind and body that he was unable to resist the attacks of disease, especially as he had been failing in health and strength for more than a year.

Mr. Hinds was born April 18, 1842 in Portage Co., Ohio. He was married at the age of 22, and lost his wife by death after several years, she leaving him with six children. He afterwards married Miss Carrie Daily of Traverse City, who by his death is now left alone with three little boys.

Before coming to Petoskey he had been a faithful minister of the methodist episcopal church for twelve years. His life had been one of struggle with many hardships nobly borne, and he has gone home to everlasting peace and rest. No words can be spoken that can comfort the heart-broken wife at such a time, but she has the sympathy of loving friends, and the hope of surely meeting him who had gone before, in the country where there is no more parting or death. COM.

Miscellaneous news

The Kalkaskaian claims that Solomon Walker, of Kalkaska township, has quite a curiosity in the form of a duck with four feet.

HE WAS NEARLY KILLED

The Fife Lake Sun thus tells the story of a narrow escape of an old resident of Grand Traverse county from death: Mrs. J. B. Lancaster received a letter from her husband, who is employed in the stamping mills at Grass Valley, Cal., in which he tells of his narrow escape from death a short time since. He says that while attempting to shift a belt his left arm was caught in the wheel, making a severe fracture. He narrowly escaped being thrown among other machinery which would have ground him to death. He is doing as well as can be expected.

THE WORST SNAKE STORY OF THE SEASON

Suttons Bay correspondent to Leelanau Enterprise: A strange freak of nature happened at the farm of Mrs. Deerwood, a few days ago. On breaking an egg she noticed that the white had the appearance of being cooked; but on closer examination it was found to contain a snake. On breaking another it was found to contain another snake, and so on, until six had been broken each one containing a snake. Then the search was begun for the hen that laid the wonderful eggs, which was a crowing hen. Her neck was not long in coming off.

BOY DROWNED

Independent: George Robinson, the nine year old son of Wm. H. Robinson, was drowned Monday while fishing from Roe's dock, Harbor Springs. Not coming home in the evening, the search was made, and his hat and fish pole found on the dock, but the body was not discovered until daylight, in shallow water under the dock, where it had undoubtedly been carried by the current from the propeller wheels. The funeral was held Wednesday, and was largely attended, especially by school mates of the little fellow, who was an exceedingly bright, clever and popular boy. His father is in Oklahoma, which render the sad affair more affecting to the sorrowing family.

July 1889

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