News From 100 Years Ago
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- Monday, October 3, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 10/03/2011
George Shackelton of Grand Rapids, who has been in the city for the past few days in the interests of the “Men and Religion” movement, returned home today. Mr. Shackelton was employed by the Hamilton Clothing Co. about eighteen years ago and enjoyed his few days’ stay in the city with old friends and acquaintances. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, September 26, 2011
- News from 100 Years Ago: 09/26/2011
- Monday, September 19, 2011
- News from 100 Years ago: 09/19/2011
- Monday, September 12, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 09/12/2011
- Monday, September 5, 2011
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News from 100 Years Ago: 09/05/2011
One of the prettiest parties of the season and quite the largest of the Wequetong season was at the club Friday evening in honor of the out-of town people. Plans for a Venetian night entertainment had been made but on account of the high winds, this was eliminated from the program. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, August 29, 2011
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News from 100 Years Ago: 08/29/2011
The dock line question which has been discussed for the past twenty years has finally been amicably settled. It was necessary to take a considerable strip of land off the property of John F. Ott and for which he has been paid $400. Papers conveying the land were made out last week and signed today. Everybody interested is now satisfied with the arrangement. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, August 22, 2011
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News from 100 years ago
Charles Thomas, who is developing a fine fruit farm on the west shore of Grand Traverse Bay, has favored the Western Michigan Development bureau with apples of his own growing. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, August 15, 2011
- News from 100 Years Ago: 08/15/2011
- Monday, August 8, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 08/08/2011
Work of canning apples was started at the Mikesell canning factory; Fred Fisk of Central Lake will move to this city with his family in a short time; Last Wednesday a very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Strahan; and more.
Continued ... - Monday, August 1, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 08/01/2011
Deputy Game Warden G. Allen Smith is waging a vigorous campaign against the illegal catching of whitefish in the waters surrounding his district in Leland by commercial fishermen. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, July 25, 2011
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100 Years Ago: 07/25/2011
The Pere Marquette railroad has installed a new system for handling fruit that comes in on the boats this summer that will save a lot of handling and expedite the shipment during the rush season. The railroad has made arrangements to use the dock at the Hannah & Lay Company which has a large apron upon which barrels and crates are placed direct from the boats.
Continued ... - Monday, July 18, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 07/18/2011
An event that eclipsed any outdoor celebration ever held in this region occurred Sunday when the annual union of newsboys’ picnic took place at the Baptist resort near Greilickville on the shore of West Bay. And more.
Continued ... - Monday, July 11, 2011
- News From 100 Years Ago: 07/11/2011
- Monday, July 4, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 07/04/2011
- Monday, June 27, 2011
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News from 100 Years Ago: 06/27/2011
- Monday, June 20, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 06/20/2011
- Monday, June 13, 2011
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News from 100 Years Ago: 06/13/2011
Hon. Edwin S. Pratt died at his home, "Hillcrest", in this city last Monday. Mr. Pratt had been in failing health for two or three years but had been able to continue his office work, in some measure. Mr. Pratt was a brilliant lawyer, public spirited, a useful citizen of Traverse City and a respected pioneer. Death was due to toxemia.
Continued ... - Monday, June 6, 2011
- News From 100 Years Ago: 06/06/2011
- Monday, May 30, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 05/30/2011
Today will be one of the busiest Memorial days ever held in the city, as special programs have been prepared for the meetings in the City Opera House and in the courthouse, as well as for the dedication of the cannon on the courthouse lawn.
Continued ... - Monday, May 23, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 05/23/2011
- Monday, May 16, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 05/16/2011
Mrs. A. M. Maro of Leland, one of the largest property owners and most public spirited women of Leelanau County's delightful summer resort of the lake, was a guest at the annual meeting of the Traverse City Board of Trade Friday evening.
Continued ... - Monday, May 9, 2011
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News From 100 Years Ago: 05/09/2011
- Monday, May 2, 2011
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News from 100 years ago: 05/02/2011
It is only a few days ago that the idea of paving East Front Street was conceived by the property owners of the Fifth Ward.
Continued ... - Monday, April 25, 2011
- News From ... 100 Years Ago: 04/25/2011
- Monday, April 18, 2011
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News From 100 Years Ago: 04/18/2011
Friday afternoon volumes of smoke were seen rising in the vicinity of Main Street in Mayfield.
Continued ...
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