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January 17, 1905 Capt. Frank Fountain, of the life saving station, is not only a man with a record in his profession, but a genius. There are many spots about the station grounds that prove this statement, but his last piece of work surpasses all the rest. The city power house has a six-inch steam waste-pipe running across the station drill ground to the river, two feet below the surface. Capt. Fountain uncovered a section of it, and over the opening he has built a green house, 8 x 12 feet in size. An even temperature of 50 degrees is maintained and the house contains 700 plants that are doing well, and will be transplanted to the grounds in the spring. The superintendent and inspector have told the writer that Charlevoix station has the largest and finest grounds of any in the district. It is certainly the only one on the lakes that maintains a green house to grow plants for its lawn. ____________________________ "Boozer" Noble, the big mastiff dog at the Elston, died suddenly of heart failure Thursday. "Boozer" has a history. He formerly belonged to Max Leibnitzky, the well known fisherman, who several years ago, went to his old home in Germany where he committed suicide. ____________________________ January 24, 1905 Historical Society Friday Evening, January 27, at the Home of Hon. R. W. Paddock Guitar Solo, "Battle of Sebastapol," Mrs. R. B. Armstrong Paper, "Physical Characteristics and Political Divisions of Central America," H. M. Enos Intermission Instrumental Trio, "Queen of the Cross," (A. J. Weidt) Messrs. Harker Kirby, Meyer Levinson and Will Bellinger Paper, "Some Notable Events of the Past Year," Mrs. A. C. Montague Vocal Solo, "Message of the Violets," (Pixley), W. D. Jacobs Current Events, Hon. A. Buttars Reading, Miss Blanche Hall Instrumental Solo, (March Oddity) "White Crow," Messrs. Harker Kirby, Meyer Levinson, Will Bellinger ____________________________ January 31, 1905 The home of Capt. G. C. Geiken was the scene of as interesting a stag party Saturday night, as can be shown in the annals of Charlevoix. It was the 50th anniversary of the birth of the hustling fisherman, and a crowd of his neighbors and friends gathered at Capt. Wilbur's office and marched in a body to the residence. Capt. Geiken was preparing for bed when the bunch found him. Of course, Mrs. Geiken and Miss Carrie had been let in the secret, and the reception was most hospitable. Up to eleven o'clock the evening was spent in social enjoyment, and then the guests were bidden to the dining room where a most elegant supper was spread. Miss Carrie had smuggled a box of "Old Sol" cigars into the house and about the time they came in, W. A. Smith called up Capt. Geiken, and in the name of the assembled guests, presented him with an elegant meerchaum pipe in a morroco case, and two boxes of choice tobacco. After the expression of cordial wishes that Capt. Geiken might round out another half century, the party broke up at midnight. Those present were: Captains O. E. Wilbur, Wm. Finucan, P. D. Campbell, George Weaver, E. S. Small, J. P. Partridge, John O'Neill, Messers. H. S. Harsha, W. A. Smith, Grant Harrison, Andrew Ross, E. W. Coulter, Harry Nicholls. ____________________________ February 14, 1905 Another delightful evening was spent by the C. O. D. Club when they met with Miss Ruth Smith last Thursday evening. A mock trial, in which the principals of the mock wedding of the previous meeting were again in evidence, was carried through in a most creditable manner. It was a very sensational trial and at one time things began to look serious, but the dignity of the judge prevented any unseemly disorder among the witnesses and attorneys. An elegant luncheon was served by Miss Ruth, assisted by Miss Florence Smith, and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Belle McNeill, Petoskey Ave., Thursday night of this week. The young are arranging a very entertaining literary and musical program for this meeting. We are also informed that one or two of our prominent men are obliged to become honorary members, just because the girls found out that they were "rubbering" during the progress of the trial at the last meeting. ____________________________ February 14, 1905 The Pere Marquette spent $30,000 in clearing its tracks recently. It is quite probable the stockholders will welcome the flowers that bloom in the spring. ____________________________ February 21, 1905 Hiram Thompson died suddenly at his home in Boyne City Monday morning. Mr. Thompson was among the earliest of the pioneers of the Pine Lake region. He was a brother of the late J. M. Thompson, here during Mormon times. Deceased was raised in what is now known as Charlevoix. For the past twenty years or more he has lived at Boyne City. He was a veteran of the Civil War. At the time of his death he was Drain Commissioner of Charlevoix County. ____________________________ Bill Passed A private letter to the writer from Washington Monday conveyed the unwelcome information that owning to the strained relations between the House and Senate, there was some doubt about the agricultural bill passing the Senate in the few days yet remaining of this Congress. This bill contains the Beaver Island $35,000 cable item and while there was no doubt of ultimate success, it meant a delay of a year at least. We had only about rounded out a vigorous and somewhat inelegant opinion of the U. S. Senate, when a telegram came that the bill passed the senate Saturday afternoon, without amendment. This makes the Beaver Island cable a certainty and we congratulate not only Beaver Island, but Charlevoix upon the success of the project which was started two years ago. It means much to the Island-more than can now be realized. The cable will start from the beach just south of the south pier and will terminate near the south side of the entrance to Beaver Harbor. From the landing a land wire will be built across the fields to the church lot, and an 80 foot tower will be erected near the residence of Rev. Father Zugelder, who will be the Weather Bureau Official. The telephone service will be also connected with McCann's store at the harbor. The tolls for telephone service between Charlevoix and Beaver Harbor will not exceed twenty-five cents. The appropriation will not become available until July 1st, but it is expected that the cable will be in operation by October 1st. ____________________________ March 7, 1905 And now, what do you think of it? Our old friend Brayton Saltonstall, so well and favorably known here, was recently married at Cheboygan to Miss Anna Bell, a daughter of the state senator. Congratulations. ____________________________ March 7, 1905 Harvey Campbell and Emrey Baldwin recently returned from Grand Haven, having successfully passed examination for chief engineers' licenses of 1,000 tons limit. They have signed as chief assistant respectively in the steamer Pine Lake for the coming season. ____________________________ S. M. Rose has been engaged the past week getting the U. S. Auxiliary fish hatchery in shape for the spring hatching. Everything was in readiness Monday night and Tuesday afternoon Superintendent Webster arrived with seventeen cases of eggs. At this writing the eggs are being placed, and the plant will be in full operation in a day or two. ____________________________ Mrs. Judge Mayne and Mrs. F. N. Chapel entertained last evening at the home of Mrs. Chapel. About seventy-five guests were there and a very enjoyable evening was spent with considerable whist and some dancing. ____________________________ March 28, 1905 No circuit judge in Michigan has a more creditable judicial record to his credit than Fred W. Mayne. There is not one thing for him to "explain" or apologize for. His judicial conduct has been upright, dignified, impartial and wise. There is not a solitary reason why he should not be re-elected by an increased majority. ____________________________ As will be seen by reference to the Congregational announcements in another column, Rev. Dr. Hyslop commences the sixth year of his Charlevoix pastorate next Sunday. In the five years that Dr. Hyslop has ministered to his congregation he has not only done good work for his own people, but has builded well in the cause of right living. His work deserves commendation and we sincerely hope he will be permitted to continue it yet many years. ____________________________ Frank Metcalf passed a fine examination before the State Board of Pharmacy, in Grand Rapids last week. He will accept a position with A. B. Fleischer. ____________________________ Bert Wilbur returned home from Albion College Friday, and will resume his place in the express office. ____________________________ March 14, 1905 Thirty-six Years Just thirty-six years ago this week the publisher of this paper walked into Pine River (now Charlevoix) with a satchel on his back, the material for the little printing office having preceded him on a pair of logging "bobs," the week previous, from Traverse City. During the earlier years of the Sentinel's existence it climbed many steep hills, traversed many dark deserts of discouragement, and crossed many turbulent streams. Indeed, the difficulties encountered in keeping the little paper going seemed at times insurmountable. There is probably no other paper in the Pine Lake region that ever fought so many battles against adversity to establish itself as did the Sentinel the first ten years of its life. There were many times when the publisher seriously considered throwing up the enterprise and returning to the vocation of a journeyman printer. But the hills were climbed, and the stormy streams crossed. The Sentinel is here today, and it is thirty-six years old. In this period of more than a third of a century half of that time as the only paper in the section, it has labored faithfully and strenuously for the interests of Charlevoix and Charlevoix County. Since the Sentinel was founded a new generation has come upon the stage of action, but there are many old timers yet living who know what the Sentinel has done in the work of development and progress. The new generation is in the saddle and the Sentinel comes to them out of a period ante-dating the birth of many of them. We are almost upon the threshold of a period when the grand children of the Sentinel's first patrons will come upon the field of activity. Politically, too, the Sentinel has passed through the fire. It was started thirty-six years ago as a Republican paper; it is republican yet, and it has never wavered, notwithstanding the fact that in its early life the controlling business element of Charlevoix was overwhelmingly democratic. The Sentinel withstood blandishment and threats from all sides, but we are proud to say these same democrats, notwithstanding the Sentinel's "stubbornness" came to its rescue when help was needed to keep it alive. We may be wrong, but we harbor the opinion that the Sentinel has earned an easy old age. It has fought more battles than any paper north of Traverse City, and has always been consistent and conscientious in its politics. We believe the Sentinel is entitled to the support of the people of Charlevoix and its contiguous territory. It is proud of its record. Its publisher is now on the shady side of life, and, while he may have made mistakes, now and then, he knows of no stain upon the escutcheon of the Sentinel. ____________________________ April 4, 1905 Cadillac News: Willard A. Smith recently entered upon his thirty-seventh consecutive year as the editor and publisher of the Charlevoix Sentinel one of northern Michigan's representative newspapers. Willard Smith was in his twenties when he first journeyed to Charlevoix, in 1869, just after the war, and his enthusiasms were as young as his years. He has grown old as time is measured, with his home village, there's a streak of white now and then in his hair, but his heart is as young as it used to be and his enthusiasms have not grown gray. Charlevoix owes not a little to Willard Smith and his Sentinel, and that both may live long and prosper will be a felicitation from not only the village but from every newspaper man in Michigan. ____________________________ April 4, 1905 Bellaire Independent: The Charlevoix Sentinel entered the 37th year of its publication last week. It is one of the best weekly papers published in Northern Michigan. ____________________________ Fred C. Bellinger is back home from the Detroit School of Engraving with some very fine samples of his work. ____________________________ April 18, 1905 The Current Events Club held a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. O. A. Sears, Thursday afternoon, April 13. The following interesting and instructive papers were given on United States possessions. Mrs. H. C. Cooper had for her subject: "The Isle of Pines and Guantanamo;" Miss Clark, "Samoa Group of Islands;" Mrs. Harsha, "Panama Canal;" Mrs. Shepard, "Alaska and the Aleutian Islands;" Mrs. Montague, "Hawaii, or Sandwich Islands;" Mrs. Shanahan, "Philippine Islands;" Mrs. Baker, "Guam and Wakes;" Mrs. A. Wood, "Porto Rico." Mrs. Parmalee gave a very interesting paper on the American navy, a most appropriate paper in connection with the others of our possessions. Mrs. Sears served very dainty refreshments. The house was very appropriately decorated with American flags, sea moss and potted plants. All present were very much pleased with the meeting and pronounced it a red letter day for the Current Event Club. ____________________________ April 25, 1905 "Morris and Lottie" Stockman are back from the south and settled down in their Main street home. ____________________________ Last Friday afternoon, as Rev. Fr. Zugelder and the writer of this were walking "far afield" through a Mormon clearing that has been untouched by a plow for fifty years or more, the reverend gentleman noticed a small, round object on the dead sward. He picked it up and it proved to be one of the most interesting relics ever found on that historic island. The prize was a brass campaign button of 1848, when Zachariah Taylor was elected. The figure of General Taylor standing beside his horse is as plain as when the button was made and around the rim of the button are the words "Rough and Redy," the sobriquet Taylor received at the battle of Buena Vista. These were the days when the Mormons were in full swing on Beaver Island and there is not the slightest doubt that the button was lost by a Mormon, and that is has lain in the old Mormon field for more than fifty years. Rev. Father Zugelder presented it to the writer on the spot and we consider it a most valuable relic. ____________________________ At the annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. March 12th, 1905, the following ladies were elected to the Executive Board. President, Mrs. M. E. Heston; Cor. Sec., L. M. Markham; Rec. Sec., B. P. Wilkinson; Fin. Sec., S. J. Alcox; Treas., Mrs. B. B. Blair; Mrs. J. W. Vickers, Vice President; M. E. Church, Baptist Church, Mrs. R. B. Armstrong; Episcopal Church, Mrs. H. C. Cooper; Catholic Church, Mrs. S. Orlowski; Congregational Church, Mrs. A. T. Burnett. ____________________________ May 2, 1905 Street Improvement The work of permanent street improvement so well begun and so satisfactorily carried through on Bridge street by the village council is to be continued. The policy that what is worth doing is worth doing well seems to have taken full possession of the minds of our people and we shall soon have the best sewered and paved streets of any town of our size in Michigan barring none. First of all the wastefulness of street improvement without sewerage is recognized and that necessary improvement will come first. As will be seen by the legal notices published in this paper Main and Clinton streets, with the sewerage of the short stretch of Rose street connecting Main and Clinton will be first improved. The paving and guttering of Main and Clinton streets will be practically a continuation of the hundred feet already completed on those streets at their intersection with Main street. A first class cement curb and gutter will be built six feet from the sidewalk, affording that space for parking. The quality of the crushed rock bed has at the intersections above mentioned, proven itself satisfactory. The village is far more fortunate than any town in the north in the low cost at which material can be placed. Its rock is unlimited [and] close to the village, and the village has a crushing plant fully equipped. ____________________________ May 23, 1905 Memorial Day, May 30th, will be, as usual, observed by the G. A. R. and W. R. C. in charge of ceremonies at the cemetery. Rev. Louis Berry, the Baptist Pastor, will deliver the address. Hon. R. W. Paddock will be the chief Marshall of the Day. Baxter Post and the W. R. C. will be escorted by the Modern Woodmen in the march to the cemetery. The public generally are cordially invited to co-operate in the work of making the observances a success. ____________________________ About thirty East Jordan Knights of Pythias, with the East Jordan band, come down Monday evening for a meeting with their Charlevoix fraters. The very excellent band gave a street concert in the evening which was appreciated by our people. ____________________________ Robert J. McNeill will manage the Adams bowling alleys this season, beginning June 1. ____________________________ May 30, 1905 J. L. Crane's fine new residence on Main Street is rapidly nearing completion. ____________________________ No man owns the City of Charlevoix, but it is a good thing for every man to think he does and interest himself in its welfare accordingly. ____________________________ June 6, 1905 Just imagine what Charlevoix would be today, in the matter of natural beauty, if shade trees had been better protected. We venture the opinion that half as many shade trees as are now standing would have been ruined by being stripped of their bark by horses. And, notwithstanding the ordnance, we occasionally see a farmer so thoughtless as to leave his team standing at a shade tree. ____________________________ At a meeting of the State Medical Society, at Petoskey, the 28th, Dr. R. B. Armstrong of Charlevoix, will read a paper on "Asthma and Hay Fever." ____________________________ Fred Cartier, the Merchant tailor, has been forced by constantly increasing business, to enlarge his shop. ____________________________ June 13, 1905 Pardon us for awakening fragrant memories, but, on this old settler's day we are reminded that, the other day, in a short ride out of town, we saw by the roadside a generous patch of leeks, growing as thriftily, as they did thirty-five years ago, when everybody, including the cows, at the luscious aboriginal onion. It was said in those days that every homesteader has a "leek hook" strapped to his heel. There were very few people then who did not eat leeks and leeky butter was always taken for granted. As a matter of fact, leeks are very palatable. A skunk is also a beautiful animal, but he has drawbacks as a household pet. ____________________________ The Ferry Warehouse So far as structural work is concerned, the new D. M. Ferry & Co., seed warehouse is completed. There is considerable work yet to be done on the interior, but most of it is the installation of the machinery, elevators, heaters and the automatic sprinkling system. It is a great structure from the concrete, stone and brick piers which sustain it to the slate roof which covers it. The most conspicuous feature, and the one which first impresses the visitor is the great strength of it. Not only are its timbers massive, but they are so constructed and bound together that collapse is impossible, even when the tremendous weight of its annual contents is doubled. It will probably require a month yet to entirely prepare the building for occupancy. ____________________________ June 20, 1905 The casual observer if he be a stranger within our gates this week would naturally draw the conclusion that the new city charter provides for a Mayor's salary of $2,500 and an alderman's pay at $1,000 and the "rake off" on paving and sewer jobs. Well it's an honor to be the first Mayor of Charlevoix. May the best man win. ____________________________ June 27, 1905 Casual Observations We remember well that etc. when Charlevoix was incorporated as a village, there were those who opposed it, claiming that the old township organization was good enough; that it would increase the taxes, "etc." And now we have taken another step forward. If the garment seems too large at first, we shall soon grow into a closer fit and we are certain that the time will not come when we shall wish ourselves clothed again in the old short sleeved "cutaway." ____________________________ The Michigan, "Old Ironsides," the only United States warship in fresh water, is doomed, according to the Army and Navy Journal. The old ship will be dismantled. The Michigan is well known all over the great lakes and especially to Detroiters, as for many years she was at that port. The Michigan was of solid iron construction and was built before the Civil War and stands in a class by herself. It is doubtful if there is another steamship like her in the world nor one which could travel slower when going at full speed ahead. One of the two newest battleships of 17,000 tons will become heir to the Michigan's name and will constitute the highest type of fighting machine either in the United States or any other navy. ____________________________ July 18, 1905 John A. Lynn, who is become known far and wide as the "Rustic Man," of Charlevoix, has erected a small village of rustic tepees in the oval space near the N. M. Trans. Co. dock. They are built of birch bark, and, while they constitute an ornament to the locality, are put there as an advertisement. Mr. Lynn is a rustic genius. His creations are as numerous as they are beautiful. Many of them are useful. There is nothing finer in the lawn than a bark tepee or a rustic seat. ____________________________ Harker Kirby last week passed his examination before the state Board of Pharmacy and was granted a certificate as assistant pharmacist. ____________________________ July 25, 1905 John H. Althouse, of Grand Ledge, was a caller at the Sentinel office Friday. Mr. Althouse was resident of Charlevoix from 1866 to 1871. In 1869 he built the building that stood on the corner of North Bridge and River streets, and which was destroyed by fire several years ago. In this building was held the first term of Circuit Court ever held in Charlevoix County, and in one of its rooms the first copy of the Sentinel was printed. ____________________________ Mr. "Jack" Nicholls is here as the guest of his parents, Hon. John and Mrs. Nicholls. Dr. Nicholls is accompanied by his wife. Their home is in the suburbs of London, England. They came from the west, having been through California and Mexico. The doctor has traveled much since his graduation. For several years he was a surgeon on a merchant ship between England and Africa. ____________________________ August 1, 1905 Clarence Smith, U. S. engineer left for the home office in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning, after having removed thirteen sunken logs and piles from the channel below the bridge. ____________________________ Geo. Smith has his new ferry launch ready for commission, and will begin running today. This gives the ferry line two first class, safe ferry boats between the town and the Inn and railroad station. ____________________________ August 15, 1905 After a conference between Prof. Cox, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Robinson last Friday at St. James, it was decided to recommend to the chief of the weather bureau the following plan for the cable service. The commercial telephone office to be in the postoffice with Jas. McCann as operator. Rev. Paschal Foerster will be appointed displayman and observer for the state climate and crop branch of the service, which Mr. Schneider represents at Grand Rapids. A storm warning tower to be erected at Church Hill, said tower to be 85 feet high with staff 35 feet above that. On Saturday Mr. Schneider installed an anemometer, thermometer and rain gage at Church hill. The cable will be landed inside the harbor along the south channel bank. ____________________________ August 22, 1905 The Charlevoix Lumber Co., has entered into a contract with the Bishop Guta Percha Co., of New York, to lay the Beaver Island cable with the steamer Pine Lake. The cable will be shipped from New York to Buffalo about August 25th. The Pine Lake will load it so as to leave Buffalo soon after September 1st. Barring unforeseen delays the cable should arrive here about September 7th and chief Robinson thinks it will be laid by Sept. 10th. Meanwhile all land lines and connections will be in readiness to connect with. ____________________________ Inside of 30 days the Beaver Island people will be connected with the rest of the wide, wide world by electricity. ____________________________ August 29, 1905 The jovial, jolly 72 year old face of Capt. VanDerhoof of Chicago, greeting his old-time friends here Saturday. Before Charlevoix had a railroad, Captain VanDerhoof, with the steamer Thos. Friant, was our regular means of connection with the railroad of Petoskey. ____________________________ There is a movement on foot to change the name of Main Street to that of "Park Avenue." Main street is a misnomer. When the village was platted about forty years ago, it was named so because, on paper, it looked as if that might be the principal business street. Instead of that, it has become a strictly residence street and the dwellers thereon want the name changed and will have it changed. ____________________________ August 29, 1905 The Charlevoix Royal Arch Masons had a banquet at the Ferguson House last Monday night that was both a gastronomic and social success. We run the risk of being disciplined for divulging Masonic secrets when we record the fact that the principal interest hovered around the circumstance of Hon. F. W. Mayne, Circuit Judge, taking the Royal Arch degree that night. For the benefit of both Judge Mayne and the public we will state that he was on the bench at the court house promptly at nine o'clock next morning. ____________________________ A very high class musical, followed by a fancy dress ball occurred at the Beach Hotel Saturday night last, that was a notable resort event. The soloists were Chas. S. Burdick, of Peoria, Mrs. Strauss of Chicago, Mrs. Daube of Chicago, and Mrs. Wald of Cincinnati. Mrs. Wald took the first ladies' prize at the ball, and Mr. Abt the first gentlemen's prize. These annual events are becoming a fixture at the Beach. ____________________________ September 5, 1905 Robert Miller and his daughter Mrs. Aggie Jarvis, arrived Wednesday morning from Flint for a few days visit. ____________________________ Lou A. Comfort of the lighthouse engineers department, joined his family here Tuesday for a short stay. Mr. Comfort is engaged in lighthouse work on Fox Island. ____________________________ September 12, 1905 J. A. Lynn leaves soon for Chicago and other points looking up trade for the new "rustic" company, known as the "Chippewa Rustic and Decoration Material Co., of Charlevoix." With Mr. Lynn's wide experience in the design and production of rustic goods the company is certain of a good trade from the start. He is lately designing and manufacturing a new and novel line of plant baskets, made of native products, which eclipse anything yet produced. ____________________________ Peas are coming lively at the Ferry warehouse; and Superintendent Coulter is paying out $1,000 per day. The steamer Beaver is bringing big loads now from St. James and Cross Village. ____________________________ The Bellaire Power Matter Mr. Richardi of Bellaire was with the council last night. The Bellaire Electric Power Co. project has reached that stage of development which guarantees success. The Union Trust Co. of Detroit has fully financed the company, and the work of construction at Bellaire will now rapidly proceed. It means much to Charlevoix. By June 15th, 1906, we shall have almost unlimited electric current, always of sufficient volume to meet demands for light, and in addition to this, day service is involved, which will give motive power to many industries to their profit and convenience. ____________________________ September 26, 1905 Mr. and Mrs. I. Z. Merriam arrived from Whitewater, Wis., last week, and have occupied their beautiful north side home. Mr. and Mrs. Merriam may now be considered permanent residents of Charlevoix. ____________________________ Two of the gayest old sports in Charlevoix are Morris Stockman and George F. Brown. They sit on Brown's vine-clad porch about every afternoon and play pedro. If approached on the subject of a four-handed game they migrate to Stockman's back porch and the game goes on. ____________________________ October 3, 1905 "A Child of the Sea" The above is the title of a book that lies before us, from the pen of Elizabeth Whitney Williams, keeper of the Harbor Springs lighthouse. Touching the subject matter of the little book, we doubt if there is a person living within the boundaries of the territory covered by its pages, who is so fully equipped for telling the story as Mrs. Williams. "A Child of the Sea" is an autobiography, covering a period from early childhood through years of storm, peril and sorrow to the present day of life's autumn. Within that period is embraced the eight years of Mormon occupancy of Beaver Island, a portrayal of the stirring scenes of these early days, and finally the death of the "King," and the exodus of his followers. During these years as a young girl, Mrs. Williams resided on Beaver Island and at Pine River (Charlevoix) and was intimately acquainted with all the characters which "strutted their brief hours upon the stage" during the short but eventful life of the "kingdom." The book is written with remarkable strength in pathos and vividness of description; carries through its pages a thread of Indian history and legend, which, by reason of the author's descent and early associations, gives added interest to the life story of one "to the manner born." For, be it said to her honor, Mrs. William comes of races embracing the voyageur and the Ojibwa. While the book is worthy a place in any library, it is doubly interesting to one who is familiar with Northern Michigan lore, gathered in later days. Its field covers an area from Mackinac Island to the Manitous, and its story covers two generations of men. It is truly a valuable book, and one that will command recognition as authentic history. ____________________________ October 10, 1905 A. L. Fitch has begun the erection of a fine residence adjoining Dr. Auld's on the north side. ____________________________ October 17, 1905 Geo. Carr, for several years past employed in L. S. See's store is starting a grocery at East Jordan. ____________________________ The annual plowing match will be held on the farm of Nat Burns, October 19th, and dinner will be served at Elmer Ingalls. The members of Marion Center Grange are planning to make this the most successful one yet held. ____________________________ October 24, 1905 George DeHaven, formerly general passenger agent of the Pere Marquette R. R., the man who first wrote "Charlevoix the Beautiful" in railroad literature, was in Charlevoix Friday and made the Sentinel a call. It is very significant fact that the week after Mr. DeHaven left the Pere Marquette, "Charlevoix the Beautiful" was discontinued in all Pere Marquette's printed matter, and it was done at the request of a rival resort town. But notwithstanding this fact Charlevoix still remains "Charlevoix the Beautiful" and will continue to grow more beautiful. ____________________________ October 31, 1905 The annual meeting of the Charlevoix Historical Society will be held at the residence of E. H. Green on Tuesday evening, October 31st at 7:30 p.m. ____________________________ Mrs. H. C. Cooper, Mrs. F. G. Hines and Mrs. B. W. Miller are attending the Eastern Star Grand Lodge at Detroit this week. ____________________________ There is an ordinance on the books in Charlevoix making it a punishable offense to leave a horse unhitched. If the ordinance were enforced a time or two, there would be fewer runaways on Bridge street. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Congregational Church has extended a call to Rev. Mr. Putnam of Hudson, who recently preached here. The call has not yet been officially accepted, but probably will be. ____________________________ November 7, 1905 Social gatherings at St. Mary's hall every Thursday evening this winter beginning with this week. ____________________________ November 7, 1905 Honors have come to another Charlevoix boy at college. Rollie L. Lewis, of Michigan University law class of '06, has been elected athletic class track manager, after a spirited contest. ____________________________ Mrs. Esther Farrar of Port Austin spent a few days here this week as guest of her brother, Hon. A. Buttars. ____________________________ November 14, 1905 Robert Carpenter and wife leave today for their Port Orange winter home. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Fishermens' Union will give its annual ball at Bank Hall on Friday evening of this week. ____________________________ Capt. O. E. Wilbur has been duly installed as agent of the U. S. Express Co. ____________________________ Another Charlevoix boy has shown the stuff he is made of. Eugene Ripley, son of Wright Ripley of this place, who has held a telephone inspector's position in Grand Rapids for some years has been appointed manager of the Bell Telephone office at Holland. This is a decided promotion and it is deserved. ____________________________ November 21, 1905 A letter from Capt. "Tip" Miller, keeper of the Point Betsy Life Saving Station, states that his No. 1 surfman, Ed. Bedford, has been "fired" from that position by the superintendent, and appointed keeper of the White River station. This is a deserved promotion. Mr. Bedford has been many years in the service and as Capt. Miller says "no better man ever held an oar or guided a life boat." Speaking about himself, Capt. "Tip" says: "I am getting a little too old to be frogging about on the beach, but am still able to get around as lively as any of them. I will be 67 the 22nd of this month, and this is my 30th year in the service. I may linger along for 80 or 90 years more." We wish it were possible. ____________________________ The hunters of "Camp Stockman" at Rexton, left Monday. The party is as follows: M. J. Stockman, Chas. E. See, Art. Alcock, Galo Hines and Levi Shea. Other hunters that have gone north are Frank Ackert, Hube Ackert, Joe Richards and Jas. Lynn. ____________________________ November 28, 1905 Work has been commenced on the new vault at the court house. ____________________________ November 28, 1905 Mr. R. N. Covert, of the Chicago Weather Bureau office, went to St. James Monday to install the meteorological instruments on church hill where the display tower is being erected. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Historical Society held its adjourned meeting Friday November 10th at the home of Major E. H. Green. A goodly number were present, and the program very enjoyable. The meeting opened with an instrumental solo by Miss Helen Smith followed by a very interesting paper "The Criminal in Business." Intermission was then give of ten minutes which all improved in a social way. Election of officers was next in order with the following results: Hon. A. Buttars, President; Mrs. F. W. Mayne, 1st Vice President; Mrs. John Burns, 2nd Vice President; Miss Mary Clarke, Secretary; Mrs. O. S. Washburn, Treasurer; Miss Edna Sue Green, Librarian. Executive Committee: R. W. Kane, Chairman; Mr. Dwight Fitch, Mrs. H. P. Parmalee, Mrs. F. N. Chapel, Miss Mary H. Wood. The pleasant evening ended with an instrumental solo by Miss Edna Green. ____________________________ Just Casual Observations Just to remind you we mention the fact that good old "Main Street" has gone out of existence, and "Park Avenue" has taken its place. And that leads us to observe that every street running east and west should be changed to avenues. We have Hurlbut avenue on the south terrace and Dixon avenue on the north side. Why not change Antrim, Mason, and Clinton streets to avenues retaining the present names? ____________________________ When the fall hunt comes and our fellows go north a hundred miles or more to get a deer, we are reminded that the writer of this has seen deer run from the woods through the primitive streets of Charlevoix and jump into Round Lake; and he can well remember when it was easy to get deer in Charlevoix and Antrim counties when there was no closed season. Then again he can remember when a partridge or a quail was never seen within a hundred miles of Charlevoix. When the first partridge was seen in this neck of the woods it created a sensation. ____________________________ December 5, 1905 The Charlevoix Sentinel was the first paper printed in Emmet county. When the Sentinel was started in March, 1869, Charlevoix was in Emmet county. The act creating Charlevoix County took effect in April of that year. Therefore the Sentinel is the pioneer paper of Emmet County, and is proud of the distinction. ____________________________ The Island people will ever be thankful to W. A. Smith, "Father of the Cable," who has so ably accomplished the end he sought in connecting Beaver Island with the mainland. Already the cable has been of almost incalculable value. (Beaver Island News.) ____________________________ December 12, 1905 Capt. Wm. Finucan, having laid up the steamship Missouri, is home for the winter. ____________________________ The Charlevoix Historical Society will hold its meeting at the home of Mrs. Elston, Friday evening. ____________________________ December 19, 1905 Board of Commerce At the annual meeting of the Charlevoix Board of Commerce held Monday night, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President; A. Buttars. 1st Vice Pres.; John Nicholls. Secretary; D. H. Fitch. Treasurer; A. F. Bridge Board of Directors: H. M. Enos, F. J. Meech, W. H. Miller, G. W. Crouter. At the request of Manager Hubbard of the West Michigan Sugar Co. a committee was appointed to investigate the financial standing of the corporation. The chair appointed F. E. Terrell, John Nicholls, and F. W. Mayne as such committee. ____________________________ One of the prettiest display windows ever put up in Charlevoix is the Christmas window at Crane's. It is the work of Mr. Art Bergeon, and is decidedly artistic. ____________________________ Judd Markham and family left last week Friday for Galveston, Texas, where they will spend the winter. |