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January 14, 1882 Mr. Bartholomew is putting stone on the ground for his proposed brick building on the corner of Bridge and Main Streets. ____________________________ We visited our sister village-Norwood-on Wednesday and remained over night at the Meech mansion, spending the evening in social enjoyment with several friends, and Thursday morning went the rounds of inspection. Guyles and Nash have their store full stocked and are filling up their mill yard with logs for next season's sawing. Their mill is being thoroughly overhauled, and will be in better shape then ever when completed. Everything about Norwood seems to be embued with new life under the invigorating influences of the new firm, who are enjoying a well earned popularity among the people about them. ____________________________ At the family gathering of E. B. Marshall at Banks, twenty-eight small and large, sat down to dinner, representing five families. In the evening the residence of Mr. H. W. Beach, swarmed with a score or more of jolly men and women, who spent the time with music, pantomimes and charades. ____________________________ January 21, 1882 The following officers were installed at the last regular meeting of Charlevoix Lodge No. 293 of the I. O. O. F.: N. G........................... John Bell V. G........................... J. M. Clark Rec. Sec...................... O. Blair Per. Sec....................... J. Milo Eaton Tres............................ James Washburn Con............................. Geo. W. Crouter War............................. Geo. W. Cook R. S. N. G................... A. R. Upright L. S. N. G................... Robt. O'Neill R. S. V. G................... J. Reed Emrey L. S. V. G................... Richard Shapton R. S. S......................... M. L. Leach L. S. S......................... E. W. Fuller Chap........................... Philip S. Dorman J. G............................. Geo. Madison O. G........................... James E. Wood Rep. to G. L............... Geo. W. Crouter ____________________________ January 28, 1882 Charlevoix is having a furniture store in the spring. ____________________________ January 28, 1882 I. Mills will erect a residence in the spring. Alex Cameron ditto. ____________________________ A. R. Upright has a draft completed for a fine new residence in the spring. J. Reed Emrey ditto. ____________________________ Three brick stores will go up in Charlevoix next summer that we know of and undoubtedly more of the wooded sort. ____________________________ Some men who were chopping wood in the eastern part of Antrim county cut into a hollow tree and were startled to find that it contained the skeleton of a man. ____________________________ The boys have not yet recovered from the effects of Major Green's bombshells. The Major is a small gun, but he has immense calibre, is small grooved, and most likely hits the mark. ____________________________ February 11, 1882 Cross Village is 250 years old, has two hotels, five stores and one hundred families, but no school of any description. ____________________________ The Historical Society talk of securing Col. E. H. Thompson, of Flint, to lecture here on Shakespeare. Col. Thompson is the best authority on Shakespeare in Michigan and one of the best in the Union. ____________________________ Very little thought is taken of the perils that attend the transportation of the mails from the main land to Beaver Island during the winter. Of course no schedule of time can be observed, but trips are made by water and on ice whenever an opportunity is offered. Dangers are encountered which nothing but brave men would face-terrible winter storms, the drifting ice, the blinding snowstorms, and in the spring the breaking up of ice, which hazards the lives of the plucky foot travelers. C. Moore and C. Gallagher of St. James, are performing the service this winter. On Friday, the 20th, they arrived at Harbor Springs with the mail, and started out with the return pouch in an open small boat for the Island. During Friday night and Saturday a fierce snow storm accompanied by a gale made Lake Michigan a scene to strike terror to the bravest. Yet the brave mail messengers were out in it. The people at Harbor Springs expected to hear of their loss, and telegrams were sent along this shore, to watch for them as the wind was northwest. Word came from their own mouths, for they reached their destination safely, and on Tuesday arrived back at this port, where they remained over night and proceeded to Harbor Springs, exchanging their mail and arriving back here Thursday, where they were weather bound until Friday morning, when they left for the Island, with a fair wind and moderate weather. Mr. Gallagher, the contractor gets $950 per annum for the service, but considering the perils of life and health, he earns twice that amount. ____________________________ February 11, 1882 The Chicago Resort Association have petitioned the Common Council to discontinue the angle of the present road which intersects the Old River on their grounds, and the extension of the old highway around the lower terrace through the grounds. Also for another highway along the east side of their grounds to intersect the new channel at the upper end. Thursday, Feb. 16th, at 3 P. M. is the time fixed by the council for the hearing of objections. ____________________________ February 25, 1882 A party of Charlevoix ladies took a sleigh-ride excursion to Petoskey Saturday, returning in the evening. The party embraced the Misses Buttars, Misses Lizzie Bell, Lizzie Aldrich, Mary Cooper, Etta Edwards, Mrs. E. M. Clark, Mrs. E. H. Green, Mrs. Little and Mrs. Daniels. ____________________________ Carpenter and Bartholomew have been en voicing their stock during the past week, with a view of an immediate change in the personnel of the firm, which contemplates the addition to the present firm of Mr. B. W. Miller and Mr. Harrison Bedford. Both these gentlemen are well known and popular and will make a valuable accession to the already prosperous firm. We congratulate the young men on their elevation to the rank of business men of Charlevoix. ____________________________ February 25, 1882 At the last meeting of the Village Council it was voted to submit to the electors at the next election the question of the purchase of the land owned by Mr. Fox, on the west of the village for a public park. The Sentinel has for more than a year advocated the step and heartily commends the action of the council in bringing the matter before the people. During the summer months the land in question is used as an afternoon and evening resort by not only our resorters, but by village people and being in a state of nature, and overlooking the broad lake, possessing beautiful undulations and interspersed with shapely evergreens, it is indeed a beautiful spot in summer, and should remain as it is in nature, and be devoted to future pleasure to our people and summer guests. ____________________________ March 3, 1882 The propeller Champlain is advertised to leave Chicago for Cheboygan and intermediate points March first, "Navigation is open." ____________________________ Hannah Lay & Co., have the stakes set for their proposed new store at Traverse City. It will be the finest building in Northern Michigan, will be completed in the spring of 1883 and will cost about $75,000. ____________________________ March 3, 1882 In about three weeks will occur the Historic Society entertainment. It will consist largely of instrumental and vocal music. The Charlevoix orchestra have volunteered their services and have special music in rehearsal. It is also expected that Miss Alice Carpenter will be home from the Conservatory of Music and appear before the Charlevoix public on that occasion, in vocal solos and duets. A rare treat may be expected. ____________________________ We were shown the plans yesterday of a new livery stable to be erected on Bridge street this spring. J. Milo Eaton has leased of N. Ainslie the site just south of T. D. Smith's store, and will soon commence the erection of the stable. It will be 28 x 72 on the ground, two stories high and will have an attractive front. It will be supplied with an office and waiting room next the street and in all respects will be a first class building of its kind. The buggy and harness room will be 24 x 46 entirely separate from the stable, which will extend the entire length of the building and across the back end. The stable will contain 24 stalls, twenty horses will be kept, among which will be several fine-riding ponies. ____________________________ March 10, 1882 Miss Alice Carpenter sang a solo at a recent concert at the Evanston Conservatory of Music, receiving many compliments both from the college faculty and the public. Miss Carpenter is to sing at a coming concert there, and also will appear in a cornet duet with one of the musical professors. Her friends here will be glad to learn of her success. ____________________________ The following newly elected officers of the Charlevoix Good Templars Lodge: W. C. T...................... Robert O'Neill W. V. T...................... Miss Nellie Hancock W. S........................... Harry Nicholls W. A. S...................... Miss Allie Fuller Tres........................... Miss Bessie Nicholls W. F. S....................... Dan MacNeill W. M.......................... A. E. Mason W. D. M..................... Miss Hattie Boak Chap........................... B. F. Bisbee W. I. G....................... Miss Celia Nicholls W. O. G...................... Montie Lewis ____________________________ March 10, 1882 Traverse City correspondent of the Detroit Free Press: It may be of interest to give the matrimonial history of "King Strang," the Mormon leader at Beaver Island, in connection with reminiscences which have lately appeared in print. Strang's first and eldest wife and her two children returned to her friends at Fon du Lac, Wis., after the break up at Beaver Island. The second wife died on the Island, where her child, a daughter, remained and is now the wife of a fisherman. The third wife lived for some years at Mackinac. Her son went to Albion College, and is now a Methodist minister in Wisconsin. Strang's fourth and favorite wife was very young and handsome. When the family was broken up she came to this country, and was soon after married to a worthy farmer. They lived here and prospered for many years, and have four sons and one daughter and are all of the highest respectability. The amiable mother is still good looking and comparatively few are aware of the fact that she was the childless wife of "King Strang." ____________________________ March 17, 1882 The corporation of Charlevoix has 200 voters, besides many who have not yet declared their intention to become citizens. This at the usual estimate of five to one, gives Charlevoix a population of one thousand. ____________________________ The first caucus ever held in this township was the spring of 1856, at which the participation consisted of M. J. Stockman, Seth F. Mason, J. S. Dixon, and Medad Thompson. It is unnecessary to state that they each secured an office. ____________________________ The proposition to purchase of Amos Fox the fourteen acres of land at the foot of Main street for a public park, was triumphantly carried only eleven votes being cast against it. Some opposition was threatened, owning to a misapprehension as to it suitability, but investigation scattered it, and we shall have a park of which we can justly feel proud. Of the loan of $850, one hundred dollars is to be devoted to the immediate improvement of the grounds. ____________________________ March 31, 1882 Wheat's entertainment and dance was well attended on Wednesday night. William Cross and Miss Hattie Boak took the prizes as the best waltzers. ____________________________ Willard A. Smith, editor of the Charlevoix Sentinel, was elected President of the village on the 13th only one vote being recorded against him. Mr. Smith's personal popularity, considering that he is editor, is somewhat remarkable.-Grand Rapids Eagle ____________________________ April 21, 1882 About noon Friday a cloud of dust appeared over the hill, and soon two horsemen appeared over the bridge, followed by J. Milo Eaton's cavalcade of Texas horses and mules-all running loose and following the two horses and riders. Bringing up the rear came A. J. Cameron and an assistant in Mexican saddles. The animals, nearly fifty in number, went through town on a gallop, and was a novel sight indeed. ____________________________ May 5, 1882 Fred W. Mayne, on Monday, established himself as an attorney in Charlevoix. He has rented the law office so long occupied by J. M. Clark on Bridge street. He will do a general collection, law and real estate business. ____________________________ May 12, 1882 Pigeons are expected up here about the last of June. ____________________________ The "Charlevoix Fleet" is growing to quite a respectable proportion; steamers and vessels are now owned here as follows: Tugs, Payne, Higgie, Bob Stevenson, Minnie Warren; passenger steamers, Gazelle, Clara Belle, Nellie Booth, M. W. Wright; scows, Fleetwing, Sea Gem, De Coudres and Watt Sherman. ____________________________ Richard Cooper has leased the Fountain City House and contents for one year to E. F. Wheeler, of Petoskey, who will take possession the 20th. Mr. Cooper gets $1,200 rent for the year. Dick's familiar face will be missed in the place he has filled so long, but it is a satisfaction to know that he is not to leave town. ____________________________ May 26, 1882 Mr. Cruickshank, our new lawyer, has arrived and will occupy quarters in the Lewis Building. ____________________________ Charlevoix is getting well supplied with telephone lines. The following persons now have lines between their residences and places of business: John Nicholls, T. D. Smith, M. J. Stockman and J. Milo Eaton, the latter gentleman having one also between his office and the livery stable. ____________________________ May 26, 1882 Things are booming on the Upright and Hurlbut's addition. The following parties have bought lots and will all build: J. M. Clark, J. A. Jordan, Lorenzo Cook (Three lots) Mrs. Stephen Miller, James Skinner, Hiram Wood, Mrs. Martha Ayers, H. C. Cooper, Peter McFarland, Geo Madison, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Linn, Wm. Evans, Chas. Larow and others. Many of these have houses commenced and some of them are already residing in completed residences. On the corner of Antrim and Grant streets a lot has been donated to the Baptists, who are to erect a $3,000 church building thereon within 18 months. The Congregationalists are to select a site for a building soon. ____________________________ June 10, 1882 A "prairie schooner" of the old-fashioned sort, drawn by one mule and a hose, passed through town Tuesday. It came all the way from North Carolina, and its owner located in Hayes. ____________________________ A new landing is to be constructed on the upper river for the accommodation of guests wishing to take Pine Lake steamers. ____________________________ The Charlevoix School Board last week made a contract with Prof. J. D. Allen, of Clarkston, to assume the management of our schools for the next year. Prof. Allen is an educator of many years experience, having been ten years principal of the schools at Ashtabula, Ohio, five years at Holly, Mich., and five years at Clarkston, Mich. He has an Ohio state certificate granted by special act of the legislature, and is spoken of by those who know him as a ripe scholar and good teacher. ____________________________ Charlevoix is to have a bank. Last week Mr. W. P. Brown, of Livingston county and Mr. Lewis Reynolds, of Gratiot county, were in town looking it over with a view of opening a banking office here. They had previously visited other towns where inducements had been held out to them, but upon arriving at Charlevoix, and looking the ground over they at once concluded that here was the place and informed our reporter that they would on or before the first day of September, open a bank here. The location of the bank is not yet determined, but the matter of a site for a building is left with their attorney here, Mr. Cruickshank. They propose to put in a burglar proof, time-lock vault, at an expense of at least $1,000, and both being wealthy men, will bring to the business ample capital. The business interests of Charlevoix have long felt the need of a bank and now that we are to have one, we have reason to congratulate ourselves. ____________________________ July 7, 1882 John Nicholls has a force of men engaged in building a dock on his entire river and harbor front. ____________________________ Adam See and wife of Adams Center, Wis., are in town visiting their sons, Byron, S. M. and Charles See. ____________________________ July 14, 1882 AN EVENT-Friday last was marked by an event in the history of Charlevoix which was the fruition of long years of hope, and the culmination of more than a decade of progress. We say culmination, because in the event is embodied the realization of the growth of Charlevoix harbor from a shallow stream open only to small sail boats to a capacity sufficient to float the commerce which passes almost from one end of the Great Lakes to the other. At eight o'clock on that evening, the propeller Fountain City, of the Western Transportation Company, running between Buffalo and Chicago, entered our harbor and moored alongside of Upright, Emrey & Co.'s dock. She was drawing eleven feet 3 inches, but experienced no difficulty in getting through the river. Upon the approaches to the bridge were assembled large crowds of Charlevoix people and as the fine steamer passed through the bridge a lusty cheer went up from hundreds of throats. It was proud moment for Charlevoix but Charlevoix was no prouder than Capt. Gibson, who has hosts of admiring friends throughout the northern country. The Fountain City has for the past sixteen years been a favorite with Charlevoix people, always regular, safe and seaworthy, with a popular captain and officers, she has been looked upon as a friend in which such confidence was reposed as we would in a tried and true human friend. We could easily imagine that the grand old steamer was proud herself as she floated upon the clear deep waters of Round Lake. It is the intention of Capt. Gibson to enter the harbor every trip up, and will stop outside on her way down. ____________________________ July 21, 1882 D. C. Nettleton has taken the agency of the Studebaker Wagon Manufactory, and has ordered a supply of wagons. ____________________________ August 11, 1882 Some of our soldier boys are talking about organizing a post of the Grand Army of the Republic. ____________________________ September 1, 1882 Albert, John, and Miss Lottie Mason of this place, left town yesterday for Ravenna, Ohio, to participate in a reunion of the Mason family at that place. ____________________________ W. J. Stevenson and Miss Ella Stewart, of this place, were married recently and have just returned from a wedding tour to Chicago. ____________________________ September 8, 1882 The new residence of L. E. Allen on the South Terrace, occupies the most sightly position of any town. From the tower which graces the north front, a view is obtained charming in the extreme. Lake Michigan, Pine Lake, extend to the right and left while below lies the prettiest village in America, with an unobstructed view of both sides of the principal business street. In our opinion it is the finest site for a residence of any in Charlevoix. ____________________________ September 22, 1882 The Charlevoix Congregational Church was organized Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 19, with a membership of nine. Rev. Leroy Warren of Lansing, Rev. P. F. McClelland, of Northport, Rev. James Davies, of Atwood, Rev. D. Laseron, of Leland and Wm. Gill, of Northport, were present and participated in the exercises. Rev. Leroy Warren preached in the evening. Rev. Mr. VanAuken, of Augusta, Mich., will preach here next Sunday with a view of permanently locating as pastor. ____________________________ September 29, 1882 The Odd Fellows have commenced the erection of a two story brick building on their lot on Bridge Street. The lower story will be used as a store, while the upper story will be occupied as a lodge room. The work will be pushed rapidly to completion. ____________________________ October 20, 1882 A movement is on foot for the organization of a "Shakespeare Club" in Charlevoix. ____________________________ The Congregational Church will hold services in the school house next Sabbath at 10:30 a.m. The pastor is expected to return before that time. ____________________________ November 10, 1882 Shakespeare Club A number of admirers of the "Immortal Bard" assembled in the parlors of the Bridge Street House on Monday evening for the purpose of organizing a Shakespeare Club. James E. Wood was elected temporary chairman and Mr. Oscar Upright Secretary. A constitution was adopted, and permanent officers elected as follows for one year: President Willard A. Smith Secretary Miss Nettie Hawks Measures were taken for the purpose of purchasing copies of Shakespeare's plays for the use of the club and the "Court Scene" from the "Merchant of Venice" selected for the reading at the next meeting. The following will be in the cast: Shylock: W. A. Smith; Duke, R. W. Kane; Antonio, Dr. S. C. Graves; Portia, Miss Etta Edwards; Bassanio, James E. Wood; Gratiano, Albert Washburn; Salanio, Miss Armstrong; Narissa, Miss Nelson; Salaino, Mrs. Jas. E. Wood. The Club adjourned to meet at the Bridge Street House parlors on Monday evening, November 20th. ____________________________ November 17, 1882 Fred W. Mayne and Miss Lottie Ainslie, both of this place, were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday evening. Rev. Mr. Daniels officiating. ____________________________ November 23, 1882 The Charlevoix Shakesperian Club had a very interesting meeting at the Bridge Street House parlors on Monday evening. On Dec. 4, at the residence of Willard A. Smith the Club will commence the reading of Hamlet. ____________________________ November 24, 1882 The Charlevoix Cornet Band are preparing to give a grand masquerade ball at Lewis Hall on Christmas night. No pains will be spared to make the occasion an enjoyable one, and all who desire the success of the band are asked to patronize it. The band has a large section of new music in rehearsal, and will play during the night in the hall, and on the street if the weather permits. The music for the ball will be furnished by an enlarged orchestra, probably the best ever danced after in Charlevoix. ____________________________ December 1, 1882 Saturday night new horns arrived for the ladies' brass band, and Prof. Bice has the young misses now under instruction. Charlevoix will have two brass bands next summer. ____________________________ The ladies of the Congregational Church and society met at the residence of Mrs. J. Milo Eaton, November 23rd, 1882, to organize a Ladies' Association in connection with the Congregational Society of this village, the object of which is Christian work, social acquaintance, spiritual culture and the raising of means for the benefit of the Society. A constitution and by-laws were adopted. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. C. F. VanAuken; 1st vice-president, Mrs. E. Hudson; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. J.M. Eaton; secretary, Mrs. W. H. Kanagy; treasurer, Mrs. E. Mudge. The committee of introduction and visitation was appointed by the president. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. John Nicholls on Wednesday, 2 p.m., December 6, 1882. A cordial invitation is extended to all. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Historical Society met at the parlors of Mrs. Nelson Ainslie on Tuesday evening last. The society was called in order by Pres. E. H. Green. Minutes of the last meeting were read and was followed by the reading of essays as announced. The musical exercises were vocal. After the business of the evening was transacted the executive committee rendered the program for the next evening's entertainment: Music. General Topic, "Massachusetts." "The Puritans," Mrs. F. W. Mayne Music. A cornet duet by Prof. Bice and W. A. Smith The religious intolerance of the Puritans, Rev. G. Daniels. Select Reading, Mrs. L. D. Bartholomew On motion the Society adjourned to meet at the parlors of Mrs. John Nicholls on Tuesday evening next. ____________________________ Rehearsals of the Christmas Cantata of "Santa Claus" will be commenced next Monday evening. A Christmas tree will be unloaded at the church immediately after the performance. ____________________________ December 8, 1882 OUR SCHOOLS As Charlevoix develops in other respects we are pleased to note the improvement in our schools. They have already become a factor of our prosperity of which we need not be ashamed. In an early day, in the formation of school districts, the maximum amount of territory prescribed by law, was taken for a district; these are now being sub-divided as the county increases in population until at present we have sixty school districts requiring the services of sixty-five teachers; viz.; four in Charlevoix, two in Ironton, two in Boyne and one in each the remaining fifty-seven districts. A better class of buildings are being erected; the district boards are furnishing schools with efficient apparatus, including maps, globes, dictionaries, etc.; they have increased teachers wages from 25 to 50 per cent, and are trying to carry out the spirit of the school law. Harpers Series of text books has been adopted by every district in the county (except one) thus giving the county a uniform series of text books, a consummation that has been devoutly wished for by our teachers, and will prove to be very beneficial. The standard of qualification of our teachers compare favorably with those of any other portion of the state. Several of our young teachers who contemplate making the profession a business are attending Normal Schools, and will come back to the work with improved methods of instruction. A County Teacher's Association was organized last June and is in good working order. We are looking forward to the day when our County Institutes will be converted into County Normals of two or three weeks duration which will be of more benefit to our young teachers. With the hearty co-operation of school officers, patrons, and teachers, we hope to make our schools second to none. Below we give a list of legally qualified teachers for the county: J. B. Allen, G. W. Allen, Flora Ainslie, Emily Barnes, Ella E. Barry, Francis E. Beal, Julia Beal, Sarah A. Bird, B. F. Bisbee, E. A. Bryant, H. E. Chatfield, A. W. Chew, E. C. Chew, Annie Cooper, Minnie Cooper, Lizzie E. Cooper, R. L. Corbet, Margery A. Deline, Sarah Dewar, Etta Edwards, D. Gillespie, C. D. Glass, Alice Glenn, J. E. Harris, L. P. Hastings, Nettie Hawks, A. E. Harley, Adell Hill, Melissa Ketler, Levina Leach, Addie Lewis, T. Lewis, Helen Meech, H. Pardee, Marietta Pope, Nettie Partlou, F. H. Ranney, Ella Rogers, Hattie Rose, Laura Cofield, E. H. Shepard, Laura Simon, Josie Stauffer, Carrie Stevens, Levina Thompson, Emeline Thompson, O. B. Thurston, Mary Wakefield, Lizzie Watson. The following have received special certificates (a special certificate is valid in a specified district) Ethan Jolliffe, Eva Bennet, Maggie O'Neill, Annie Metcalf, Flora Nelson, Edith Cole, Rachel Alley, R. N. Middleton, E. L. Church, a total of fifty-nine. A. W. Chew ____________________________ December 15, 1882 J. A. Cameron of this place, has established a daily line of stages to Boyne Falls via Ironton, running semi-daily to Ironton and connecting there with [the] stage for East Jordan. ____________________________ December 15, 1882 Amos Fox returned from Mt. Clemens much benefited by treatment there. He looks well and feels well and is the same jolly, gentle-hearted, old citizen that he always was. May he "live long and prosper." ____________________________ December 22, 1882 Misses Flora Nelson, Minnie Edwards and Essie Buttars will receive New Year's calls at the residence of Miss Buttars on New Year's Day. ____________________________ Henry C. Cooper and Miss Hattie Boak, of this place, were united in matrimony Wednesday evening by Rev. G. Daniels. The young couple were the recipients of several choice gifts from friends and received many congratulations yesterday. We wish them a life of happiness and prosperity. ____________________________ Harrison Miller, Captain of the Beaver Island Life Saving Station, has arrived here and will remain during the winter. He and another gentleman came over in a small boat landing at Harbor Springs in a gale having been compelled to return once in a leaking boat. Mr. Miller has an interest in a patent ore lock and also in a patent hame fastener, invented by a Beaver Island man. He goes to Buffalo soon on business connected with these patents, but will return here. He is the same old "Tip" that he always was and enjoys the same large circle of friends. ____________________________ SANTA CLAUS The young folks under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Mears, have completed their rehearsals for the fine cantata of Santa Claus, and it will be given to the public Saturday evening. Miss Essie Buttars presides at the piano during the cantata and Miss Wright will render selections between the acts. Prof. Bice, violinist, will have charge of the instrumental part of the entertainment. The Charlevoix Cornet Band will play several selections before the entertainment outside the church. Admission 25¢ children 15 cents. Tickets for sale at Weed's Drug Store. |