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January 24, 1889 John Baker, formerly of Grand Rapids, has located in the Inwood house on Mason street, and will work in the blacksmith shop with his father. ____________________________ From a Los Angeles, Calif., paper, we learn that a rich gold mine has been discovered near Acton, where Will See, formerly of this place, is now located. Besides gold, a very valuable copper deposit and a group of gypsum mines have been discovered, which will undoubtedly give Will's property a boom. ____________________________ Patsy Flanigan returned from Grand Haven last week with documents to run a steamboat of five hundred tons burden. ____________________________ February 7, 1889 At 9:30 this (Wednesday) morning fire was discovered in the Charlevoix School Building, and in an hour the structure was totally destroyed with all its contents, including fully $500 worth of school books. The alarm was promptly given, notwithstanding the extreme cold weather and other adverse circumstances, the steamer was on the ground and throwing water in eight minutes from the time the alarm was given. The fire caught in the basement, but the immediate cause is not definitely known. Two departments of the school was in session, the other two having been dismissed, owing to the cold, but all four of the teachers of that branch of the school were in the building. The building was erected in 1872, and cost, when fully completed, $5,000. It was occupied at the time of the fire, by the two intermediate and two primary departments, the high school being in the town hall. It was insured for $2,000, $300 of that amount being on furniture. ____________________________ February 28, 1889 Tickets from Petoskey to Washington and return during inauguration week, $21.15. ____________________________ March 7, 1889 Although the season for sleighing this winter has been shorter than usual, the movement of logs and other commodities has been so active that at this writing it is generally conceded that more timber has been skidded in the same time than at any previous season. ____________________________ March 14, 1889 John W. Kirby is a worthy representative of the laboring men's interest on the council. ____________________________ "Hello!" Miss Anna Blodgett has accepted a position as telephone operator at the Central Office. ____________________________ March 21, 1889 Miss Celia Nicholls arrives home from Wisconsin Saturday. ____________________________ Charlie Nettleton is in receipt of late advices from his father, D. C. Nettleton, who has had an attack of the gold fever and left California for the newly discovered mines in lower California and Mexico. Mrs. Nettleton remained at National City not much improved in health. Mr. Nettleton was through the Colorado mining boom some years ago when it was at its height, and is no tenderfoot. ____________________________ March 21, 1889 F. G. Hines last week received a number of photographic views of the Charlevoix-Florida colony, taken by Dan Way, amid the tropical surroundings of that far off region. One, of the party with an ancient sugar house as background, another is taken with the gang lounging in Carpenter's orange grove. The orange trees surround them, while tall palmettos tower above them. Mr. Carpenter, the governor of the colony, lies in the grass bare headed, in shirt sleeves, with a proud and dignified look upon his brunette features; Bert Mason is sprawled out upon his left with a don't-care-whether-school-keeps-or-not pose; Pat O'Neill flanks the party; Bill Miller stands with a look that seems to hanker for a horse trade; John Ackert is near with that all-fired cunnin' smirk of his spoiling the picture, and the ladies and children with broad-brimmed hats, look happy and warm. Another view is of the Carpenter cottage, amid a beautiful grove of trees, while another shows the children playing on the banks of the Halifax river, with the ocean in the distance, and Pat O'Neill's fishnet reel in the back ground. ____________________________ April 11, 1889 The first boat of the season for the port of Charlevoix was the Lawrence, which arrived here early Monday and encountered no ice to speak of on her passage. She brought a large amount of Charlevoix freight. The Lawrence is repainted and looks as neat as a band-box, inside and out. Capt. Finucan and his officers are the same pleasant gentlemen as of yore. ____________________________ April 25, 1889 Work on the foundation of the school building is being actively prosecuted. ____________________________ John Burns has moved into the Edson house on Clinton street recently purchased by him. ____________________________ Capt. Berdan has executed his bond as postmaster and has gone forward to the department. ____________________________ May 16, 1889 Capt. Harrison Berdan begins his duties as postmaster of Charlevoix next Monday morning. ____________________________ A good many large brook trout have been caught lately in the harbor about the docks. ____________________________ Six tugs on these inland waters and all busy. ____________________________ May 16, 1889 At no period in the history of Charlevoix has there been more activity in building and improvements than now. Mechanics of every kind are employed and have work engaged far ahead. There are no idle laborers or artisans in our midst. The extent and character of our improvements are noticeable. Our fine school building, the magnificent Lewis Grand Opera House, the Michigan Shaved Shingle Company's factory, the extensive enlargement of Jas. A. Gellick's building, and the erection of numerous residences are all making things "hum." To those enterprises may be added the harbor pier contract, the activity of ship carpenters, boiler makers and machinists, all denote healthy progress. Charlevoix was never more prosperous. ____________________________ May 30, 1889 A new well is being dug at the Chicago Club House and a wind mill put up. ____________________________ The furnishing and decorating of the Lewis Grand Opera House was done by Chas. Graves, assisted by Walt. Daniels and Ed. Newman. Graves can point to the work with pride. ____________________________ Monday was occupied by a large force of men at the Lewis Grand Opera House in preparation for the opening of the evening. The Star Theatre Company, which played a six night's engagement at Petoskey last week, were to arrive here Monday. ____________________________ July 18, 1889 A genuine case of mutiny is reported from Beaver Island. Last week the crew of the Highland Maid assaulted the Captain, knocking him down and robbing him. The Captain jumped over-board and swam across the harbor, where he was taken from the water in a badly injured condition. The crew escaped to the North shore in a yawl. The Captain was taken to the Cheboygan hospital. ____________________________ An East Jordan man drives before a buggy a pair of steers in a full set of harness, blinkers and all. Their pace is said to be lively, and the sight is an exhilarating one. ____________________________ August 1, 1889 All the teachers have been re-arranged for the Charlevoix schools the coming year with the exception of Miss Lottie Mason, she not having applied. Miss Josie Litzau fills the vacancy. ____________________________ The Catholics of Charlevoix held a meeting Sunday to discuss the matter of church edifice. No definite action was taken, but it is understood that negotiations are in progress looking toward the purchase of the county lot on the south terrace. Another meeting will be held next Sunday. ____________________________ August 1, 1889 Petoskey Record: The Charlevoix Sentinel considers the prospect of securing an extension of the Chicago & West Michigan railroad northward from Traverse City with hopeful eyes. Now the Sentinel is sensible. The C. & W. M. is not an air vision but a fact; and if Elk Rapids, Charlevoix and Petoskey join hands in working for its extension, it is probable that success will crown its efforts within a few year's time. ____________________________ August 8, 1889 Everybody is talking railroad. ____________________________ Two railroads for Charlevoix within a year. Great Scott! Just think of it. ____________________________ Mrs. Paddock of Ohio, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholls. ____________________________ Brayton Saltonstall, one of our most popular Chicago resorters was in town Saturday. This year he spends his vacation on a trip to Nova Scotia, for which far distant point he left last Monday morning. ____________________________ August 16, 1889 Will Francis has added 18 feet to his shop-making it 52 ft. long, and put in another lathe. He has orders for 100,000 net corks, and expects to double that number before January first. ____________________________ A movement has been started to provide permanent grounds near Charlevoix for the Indian Camp Meeting which occurs annually. On Monday Presiding Elder Sherman appointed W. A. Smith, of Charlevoix, Samuel Owner of Hayes, Jacob Nottoway of Petoskey, and Peter Shawanbase, of Northport, as a committee to secure grounds. ____________________________ October 10, 1889 The Hilton school began Monday morning, with Miss Gladys Jefferies as teacher. ____________________________ One result of the erection of our new school building is the release of the village hall, which has been used for some time for high school purpose for which it was erected in Northern Michigan. For Justice Court, caucuses, township and village elections, it will now be fully appreciated by our citizens. ____________________________ October 10, 1889 George Bond, clerk of the propeller Lawrence, yesterday leased the Fountain City House, and will take charge of the house Nov. 1. Mr. Bond has been a popular clerk of the Northern Michigan Line for a number of years, and will make a good landlord. Mr. Cooper goes back to the Ingleside. ____________________________ October 17, 1889 The Rifenberg Milling Company have ground 1,200 bushels of grain for Beaver Island parties last week. ____________________________ Very little can be said concerning railroad matters this week. Contractor Rock is back from New York, and his arrival was the signal for all the workers being hauled off the north end and set to work on the south side of the river. As we go to press the road is graded nearly to the shingle mill. ____________________________ October 24, 1889 Historical Society: Met at the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Green Friday evening, October 18, 1889. No program having been prepared, the society after hearing and accepting the annual reports of the Secretary, Treasurer and Librarian, proceeded to the election of officers: Pres., Prof. H. M. Enos; 1st vice, Hon. A. Buttars; 2nd vice, Mrs. C. J. Strang; Secretary, Mrs. L. D. Bartholomew; Treasurer, Mrs. O.S. Washburn; Librarian, Fred M. Green; Executive Committee: Chairman, C. J. Strang; other members as follows: Rev. W. G. Clark, Mrs. E. H. Green, Miss Alice Cochran and Mrs. F. A. Smith. The course of study for the following year will be North America. ____________________________ Byron See has sold his dry good stock to Misses Effa Berdan and Lottie Mason and the young ladies have leased the store of its new owner G. C. Geiken. The establishment is now closed to take inventory, but we may expect to see the store open under the new management next week. They will enlarge the stock at once. Both young ladies are well known and will do well. ____________________________ Potatoes are moving lively at 25 cents a bushel. ____________________________ Those Abstracts: The set of abstracts purchased by the Board of Supervisors at the recent session, are what are known as the "Upright Abstracts." They were bought of Upright by Allen of Boyne City and from him they passed to R. R. Perkins, of the same place. There is considerable difference of opinion as to the wisdom of the recent purchase by the county at the price paid of $6,500. ____________________________ November 14, 1889 There is a Charlevoix county in the Province of Quebec, bordering on the St. Lawrence river. St. Paul's Bay is the capitol. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Public Schools have just received the International Encyclopedia in fifteen volumes at a cost of $60-paid for from the school entertainment fund. The school now has a library of 100 volumes. ____________________________ November 21, 1889 It is stated that the C. & W. M. railroad, in extending its line from Traverse City northward, will touch Bellaire, East Jordan, and Boyne City, going east of Pine Lake. The uneven condition of the country on the west side of Pine Lake precludes the road taking the route to Charlevoix. Whether the route from Boyne City, will lead to Charlevoix direct or to Petoskey, running a spur line to Charlevoix, has not yet been decided. ____________________________ November 28, 1889 HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Notwithstanding the inclement weather a goodly number gathered in the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Allen. The following program was presented: Vocal Solo, "Safely Rocked in Mother's Arms," Miss Edith Mason; Paper, "Formation and Development of Government of the United States," A. T. Washburn; after intermission, Mrs. Andrews read the poem, "Over the Hill to the Poor House;" and instrumental solo, "Wedding Bells" by Miss Cassie Allen; a select reading "The Skeleton in Armor," by Miss Flora Nelson, concluded the evening's entertainment. The Society adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Buttars. ____________________________ December 5, 1889 At a regular communication of Charlevoix Lodge No. 282 F. & A. M. held last evening the following officers were elected and appointed: W. M., W. A. Smith; S. W., A. McNeill; J. W., George Bates; Treasurer, Richard Cooper; secretary, Frank Hines; S. D., Rev. W. H. McCartney; J. D., J. W. Kirby; Chaplain, John Shapton; Stewards, Harrison Bedford and Lou See; Tiler, Benjamin Campbell. The officers will be privately installed on St. John's night, December 27th. ____________________________ The low water in the lakes has been a distressing obstacle to vessel men during the season. Last year the marine commerce was seriously retarded and injured owing to the same cause, inasmuch that special appeals to Washington for relief was made from shipping circles over the country. But Congress can do little and can hardly be expected to control the tides. A tendency to a lower level was observable at the close of the last season, and the deposit of moisture from rains and snows given then has been very insufficient. The lakes are two feet lower than three years ago and are 25 inches lower than their average depth. This is the shallowest condition they have been within the memory of the oldest lakeman. Large vessels have not been able to load as heavily as usual and commerce has been seriously delayed. ____________________________ December 5, 1889 Navigation is practically closed here so far as Lake Michigan travel is concerned, and the Charlevoix fleet are all stripped. The Friant, Clara Belle and Star, however, are still making their trips and the fishing tugs are still at work. |