The Evening Tribune
Grand Haven, Mich. March 1892
March
The conflict is more turbulent, but the victory is gained. The world awakes. There come voices from long hidden birds. The smell of the soil is in the air. The sullen ice is retreating from open field, and all sunny places, has slunk to the north of every fence and rock. The knolls and banks that face the east or south sigh for release, and begin to lift up a thousand tiny palms.
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
A great deal of friendly rivalry exists between our local ocean steamship agents.
Tony Baker has been at home under the influence of the prevailing malady for several days much to the regret of hi many young lady friends.
Supt. Dykema has finished relaying the suction pipe between the city waterworks and the well and the pump is working in apple pie order.
A fire alarm was turned in last night by the burning out of a chimney in Thos. Cairn’s residence.
A slightly inebriated individual stopped in front of G. A. Bottje’s store last night gazed at the stove signs decorating the front thereof; gazed at the contents of the windows and then moved off with a thoroughly mystified air. He evidently mistook them for beer signs.
An amusing little incident occurred on Washington street this morning. A little girl had went into the International Bakery and bought some bread, giving it to her dog to carry home. The proprietor of the bakery owns a large dog, who when he saw the strange canine carrying a package from his Master’s shop immediately pitched into him and got the loaf—after it was unrecognizable.
West Michigan pugilists, toughs and wrestlers are having a hard time of it elsewhere. First Tom Kinnard dies in the Ashland jail, and then the report comes that wrestler W. E. Gibbs known as the “Kansas Demon” was nearly strangled to death in a match with Dennis Gallagher at Bradford, Pa. Gibbs lived in Muskegon for some time and gave a wrestling exhibition in this city on a Fourth of July, some years ago.
Lent begins tomorrow in the Catholic church, but by virtue of special faculty, bishop Riecther suspenses with all fast and abstinence, except March 9, 11th and 12th,which days will be Ember days and also April 15th shall be Good Friday. Tomorrow being Ash Wednesday the ashes shall be blessed at 7:30 a.m. Thee will be a sermon in the evening at 7:15 on “Death.” All the Fridays of Lent however are days of abstinence.
Rev. W. W. Walsh’s lecture at the Akeley last night on “Castles and Legends of the Rhine” was a most entertaining one and was listened to by a large audience. The new building was used for the occasion for the first time. Mr. Walsh dealt with the scenery of that picturesque and historic river and gave many of the beautiful legends associated therewith. The lecture was illustrated with beautiful views of the river and the towns lying on it.
St. Patrick’s Church Fair and Supper.
The Catholic supper at the Opera House last evening was attended by a larger number of people than have assembled there for a similar purpose. Besides the older people there were a large number of little folks who congregated mostly about the fish pond. After supper a program dialogues, songs, etc., were given, many of them evincing much applause. Following are some of parts taken. Song—Misses Josie Finch, Nellie Parker, Dolly McMillan and Master Ernie Gibbs. Piano duet—Misses Ida and Carrie Utter. Singing—by Misses Luikens. Song—Herbert and Howard Lyman. Song—Winnie Maher. Piano Selection—Master Ernie Kibler. Miss Marie Collins gave a fine selection on the piano, being accompanied by Miss Daisy Schofield on the violin.
Several drawings took place. Mrs. Geo. D. Sanford winning a rug. Prizes were also drawn by Mrs. Capt. O’Day and Mrs. Ingersol of Muskegon.
By all odds it was one of the best church fairs and suppers ever held in this city, and was a great financial success, as evidenced by the fact that $200 at least was cleared.
Knew Hedspeth.
Fred Warber of this city was well acquainted with Hedspeth the desperate express and train robber recently arrested in San Francisco. He became acquainted with him while driving a freight wagon in 1868 over the plains in the Arapahoe Indian region. Hedspeth at that time was a desperate fellow, and carried a complete killing outfit in his belt, and his record was by no means unquestionable. Mr. Warber also knew those noted heroes of the plains, General Custer, Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, and California Joe, and can tell many interesting stories of those brave Indian fighters and scouts.
Hedspeth, it may be remembered, was arrested only after a sharp ruse by the Pinkerton detectives. They published in all the national papers “that it was known for certain that Hedspeth had escaped the United States and gone to Honolulu.” Hedspeth took it all in as it was officially announced from the Pinkerton agency and came out of his hiding place, which was in Oakland Cal. And came to San Francisco. Officers were stationed in the Post Office corridors and he was arrested while inquiring for his mail. As soon as touched by the officers, his hands made a bee line for his hip pocket, but was overpowered before doing any shooting. He was a confederate of Adelbert Slye recently arrested in St. Louis.
Foster, the weather prophet, says March will be plenty wintry.
In 1844 but one trotter had equaled 2:30, but at the close of 1891 the number in the list is estimated at 5,664.
A larger tonnage passes the Detroit river during the nine months of navigation each year than passes into and goes out of the ports of London and Liverpool combined. These are two of the largest shipping ports in the world and yet our inland commerce between east and the west passing through that commercial highway, the Detroit river, exceeds both.
February is gone. She came like a lamb and has given us a bright sunshine, harbinger of spring. She gave us some glorious sunsets and some heavenly displays at night that were an interesting study. Her lengthening days have loosed the tensions of winter. With more hours of daylight comes the promise of spring. Winter is dying, it has had its revels, its merrymaking, gorgeous festivals, big banquets, and convivial gatherings. And other scenes, hours of suffering, dying, beds, parting words, last hand clasps, confined forms, open graves, desolate homes, vacant chairs, broken hearts, urns and tears. All upon the Canvass.—Ex.
Tom Kinnard, the pugilist who died in Ashland, Wis. Jail from an attack of delirium tremens, was at one time a a resident of Ferrysburg. At one time he gained high prestige throughout the stated as a pugilist. He fought a seventeen-round draw with Joe Shoeby, was knocked out by Jim Fell at Grand Rapids, gave Mike Queenan, the Chicago stock-yards champion, a terrific thumping, and fought James Dalton twice, once in Milwaukee. He whipped Dalton both times, but police interference caused a draw to be announced. He defeated the “Ithaca Giant,” Jack Fogarty of Pittsburg and Tom O’Donnel of Grand Rapids, Ed Carey of Michigan, and others were some of his opponents.
Work on the steamer City of Milwaukee is going on rapidly.
Freight cars still continue scarce over the D. G. H. & M. road.
All the vessels sheltered here are being fitted up for the opening of navigation.
It is thought that more foreign companies will compete for lake business this year than ever before.
Venus and the moon were in close proximity last night, (as we see them) Venus being three degrees to the north. As the moon went down, the star seemed to be rejoicing on its very edge.
The Detroit News recently stated that Muskegon harbor was free from ice this winter. A good tale to tell but aspect somewhat changed when looked at, as nothing but ice can be seen within eight miles of their “death trap.”
A large yellow dog, frothing at the mouth and supposed to be mad was shot near the Corn Planter yesterday by deputy marshal Henry VandenBerg. The dog had been running around snapping but it is thought any person or dog was bitten.
The stockholders of the Globe Match Factory met at the city hall last evening. The factory it is expected, will be in readiness to commence running about May 1st.
Every year a wandering band of musicians which gave rise to that popular song “That Little German Band” strikes this city. They were here yesterday delighting the standers-by with the plaintive and merry songs of the country on the Rhine.
Death of Mrs. Dwight Cutler.
The sad news was received this afternoon of the death of Mrs. Dwight Cutler, at East San Gabriel, Cal., this morning. Mrs. Cutler had been in California shortly over a year, having gone there for the benefit of her health which was breaking down under that dread disease consumption. Mr. Cutler and family joined her last fall. At times it was thought she was improving and then again she would grow weaker, gradually drawing to her death. Mrs. Cutler was in her 60th year and was loved and respected by all who knew her, especially in this city where she lived so long. The funeral occurs Saturday.
A more extended notice and biography will be given tomorrow.
A Good Showing.
Five years ago yesterday Mr. A. J. Nyland moved to this city to assume management of the Grand Haven Leather Co., and the event was celebrated by the shipment of over six hundred sides of leather. When Mr. Nyland first assumed the management of the tannery, the only grade of leather that was manufactured here was sole leather, while today there is hardly any grade of leather that is not manufactured by that firm, although their specialty is harness leather and saddle skirting in various colors, the quantity of which is superior to any manufactured in Michigan and second to none in the Northwest, Their markets are from Augusta, Me. in the East, Galveston, Texas in the South, to Denver Co. in the West.
Graham Macfie received a fine Irish setter this morning from Charlotte per American Express.
Will Loutit went to Fruitport this morning to superintend the fitting up the buckets at the furnace so as to be ready at the opening of the iron ore trade.
The long talked of Maher-Fitzsimmon’s fight came off at New Orleans last night. Fitzsimmon weighed 165 pounds and Maher weighed 178 pounds. After the first three rounds the fight was all in Fitz’s favor, Maher finding trouble in reaching and Fitz getting in blow upon blow. In the twelfth round Maher was knocked down with a heavy left and gave up the fight.
Old Sol is knocking out the ice up the river and many big cakes can be seen at the dock floating quietly to the lake.
Columbus Street citizens complain that their street is not properly lighted. Between fifth St. and Baker’s alley there is not a light.
Trowbridge the “Apostle” had a hearing before Justice Post in Holland yesterday. He was bound over to the March term of circuit court, and brought back to jail.
Wm. F. Dake met with a painful accident yesterday while assisting in moving an engine. In some manner it slipped and fell on his foot. Dr. Hofma was called and dressed the wound.
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gronevelt died yesterday afternoon of a complication of scarlet fever and diphtheria. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from the residence. Rev. J. J. VanZanten will officiate.
The Evening Wisconsin in speaking of the harbors on the East shore says: “At Grand Haven the supply of cars has been sufficient right along to handle all the freight the steamers Wisconsin and Roanoke can deliver. The Milwaukee & Eastern Transit – Line steamers are carrying considerable grain across the lake to St. Joseph, in addition to package freight, of which they always seem to have a full supply. Shoal waters constitutes a barrier to the movement of these boats. The depth over the bar at St. Joseph has averaged 12½ feet during the winter boats, and as they draw that much loaded the harbor can only be taken only when there is no sea running. Ice does not appear to hamper the movements of the winter months much at any point. The only ice encountered at Ludington is between the piers. Off Grand Haven a field of ice fifteen miles wide exists, through which the steamers are assisted by the tug M. F. Merrick, which was stationed there at the close of the navigation for this express purpose. The tug is the property of the owners of the Roanoke. The Osceola, plying between Kewaunee and Frankfort is said to making trips with great regularity, as is also the F. & P. M. No. 2 between Manitowoc and Ludington. On the whole all the east shore lines have enjoyed a fair winter season.”
Even this warm weather does not knock out the ice in Muskegon Lake and ice boats are still in order.
The Juistema store building is being repaired and refitted to accommodate Valom tailoring establishment.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church gave one of their 15 cent suppers in the basement of the church last evening. Over $22 was netted.
Johnston Bros. of Ferrysburg are building a boiler for the Green Bay tug Charnley. It will be 14 feet long and 8 feet in diameter and will carry a working pressure of 125 pounds.
Capt. Smallman takes as readily to land as water. He has taken advantage of these warm and balmy days to become an expert in garden making.
Washington, Mar. 3—Representative Bankhead’s resolution declaring it to be the sense of the house that no new public building bills should be appropriated for at this session has been laid aside without action and the committee is now at work preparing a list of the most meritorious measures before it, which it is expected will be reported in a batch as soon as an understanding can be had with the committee on rules. Ann Arbor will lead the Michigan list, with a fair chance that Grand Haven and Alpena also be included.
Mrs. Dwight Cutler.
Frances E. Slayton, wife of Hon. D. Cutler, was born Oct. 12th, 1831, at Stowe, Vermont. When a young lady she came to Grand Haven, taught school for a time and lived with her sister, Mrs. E. W. Barnes.
While here she met Mr. Cutler, then a young merchant of the firm of Cutler, Wartz & Stegeman, to whom she was married in February, 1858. Since that time Mr. and Mrs. Cutler have been residents of Grand Haven, deserving always the thorough respect and honor accorded them by our citizens, as by all who have ever known them and the harmony of their home life.
Mrs. Cutler’s health began to fail some fifteen years ago, since which time she has made several trips south and to California in hopes of regaining her health.
Her last trip to California was made over a year ago, and although her death was not entirely unexpected, the fatal news received March 2nd, brought with it a sense of loss that is felt far and wide.
The surviving members of her father’s family are Osman Slayton of California, Decatur Slayton of Stowe, Vermont, Mrs. E. W. Barnes of Emporia, Kansas and Mrs. W. C. Sheldon of this city.
Her husband and children, with the exception of Mrs. John J. Bagely, Jr. of Detroit, were with her at the last; and to them and to those who know her best, words cannot measure her worth. Her life of unassuming goodness, in it’s silent eloquence speaks and appeals to the best in every soul that has known her kindly sympathy.
Sam Small.
The Opera House was fairly full last evening, the occasion being Rev. Sam Small in his interesting lecture “From Bar Room to Pulpit.” Mr. Small speaks in an earnest, eloquent manner, bringing naturally in the course of the lecture, many humorous and sarcastic points and incidents. His lecture embraced a synopsis of his life.
In early life he was possessed of some means and was given a fine education. He drifted into society and became acquainted with men of prominence but soon became addicted to drink. Thinking that life and society in Washington would have a tendency to improve his character, his friends secured for him a government position. But the drink habit grew still worse. His friends were still working in his behalf and he was given a position with the Parisian consulate. In short time he was brought from Paris to his home in Atlanta a mental and physical wreck.
A total reform set in soon after and he became a minister of the gospel. He became connected with Sam Jones and for several seasons toured the country in the interest of temperance. For the past six years he has been engaged in lecturing the majority of the time.
OTTAWA COUNTY SINCE 1851.
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From the Grand River Times.
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No. 4
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[Coincidentally, a hypothetical re-publication of the early Grand River Times was done previously in this Evening Tribune article compilation and can be found in the July, 1891 issue. However, article selection for the two presentations do differ. A complete collection of the Grand River Times can be found on microfilm at the Loutit Library.]
An automatic fire sprinkler was experimented with at Kilbourn’s factory this afternoon.
Bert Stone has been hauling sawdust from Agnew this week to be used in ice houses.
H. VanWingeren of Noordelooa visited his brother Peter, who boards with Sheriff Vaupel this week.
“Prophet” Trowbridge on his way to the train at Holland Wednesday delighted the crowd that followed to, “They are after me.”
E. P. Baker displays a fine lot of photographs taken by him, to be used in the Grand Haven souvenir. The scenes embrace many of the factories, churches, etc.
Tony Baker has recovered from the grip, but is now suffering from after grip—the grip of his may friends who congratulate him upon being able to be around once more.
Grand Haven was represented in the New Livingston yesterday by N. R. Howlett, the well-known capitalist. He is buying timber for the proposed new swing bridge to connect Grand Haven and Spring Lake. Mr. Howlett will own the bridge and expects to be remembered by the toll he proposes to collect.—Grand Rapids Democrat.
Ball & Co. are the only grocers that get oysters direct from Baltimore by express.
The street crossings are in a very muddy condition. The council should put the street commissioner on full duty at once.
Geo. D. Sanford, Jr., now has charge of the Grand Rapids Democrat in this city. Master George is of the hustling fiber and will not fail to bring the circulation of the Democrat to the No. 1 notch.
Vessel masters are again agitating the matter of Canadian officers on American lake vessels. The broad claim is repeated that Canadians secure citizenship papers in the United States for the purpose of sailing American vessels, but hold residence in Canada all the time.
Our citizens should take every opportunity to let manufacturers known of the advantages this city possesses as a shipping point. Read what Captain Martin, of the propeller Roanoke, says in regard to our harbor. His is an honest opinion and carries great weight, as the Captain is known to be one of the most intelligent navigators on the lakes. Read it, then mark it and send the paper to parties that would be interested.
GRAND HAVEN’S HARBOR.
An Old Lake Captain Talks of Winter Navigation.
[By request we publish today the entire interview of Capt. Martin by the Grand Rapids Herald reporter concerning Grand Haven harbor]
Capt. James M. Martin of the steamer Roanoke running on the Grand Haven and Milwaukee line, was seen by a Herald reporter, at Grand Haven, yesterday, and was asked for his views on winter navigation on Lake Michigan. The genial captain’s face brightened at that question and he answered, “I have been on the line between Milwaukee and Grand Haven for years and I have never seen or known of so prosperous a winter’s business before. I have been making regular trips, and have not been delayed a day by any cause. I have been loading the boat as deeply as we do in summer time, carrying from eleven to eleven hundred and fifty tons of freight on a draft of fourteen and a half feet. The traffic out of Milwaukee steadily increases from year to year. Formerly there was but one line engaged in the winter traffic out of that city, but now there are three, and we are all unable to meet the demand for the increased business. I came into Grand Haven this morning drawing fourteen and one half feet of water, loaded with eleven hundred and five tons of east-bound freight. We found no ice in the lake to trouble us.”
“How do you find Grand Haven harbor,” was asked by your reporter? The captain answered: “I find it in fine condition and plenty of water, nowhere less than eighteen feet, deepening to twenty, twenty-two and twenty-four feet. This depth of water is found the whole width of the piers, which is 425 feet giving a depth of water and width of channel equal to any harbor on the great lakes, excepting none, making a safe, broad and deep harbor easily of access on the east shore of Lake Michigan, whereby winter navigation can become safe and profitable. It is a harbor of refuge, and the only one on the east shore into which vessels of deep draft can enter in rough weather. The steamers Roanoke and Wisconsin are landing from one thousand to twelve hundred tons of freight a day on the docks at Grand Haven. The traffic for February of 1892 is the largest in the history of the D. G. H. & M. railway’s business.
“How is the winter traffic divided as to the east shore points?” was asked, and was answered by saying that Ludington was receiving the F. & P. M. freight, but that their boats were unable to carry full loads for the reason that the water is too shallow over the bar at Ludington, and the same difficulty exists at Manistee, St. Joseph and other east shore ports, except Grand Haven, where we find water deep enough to admit any vessel or steamer navigating the great lakes, and you can say for me that Grand Haven is the only natural harbor on the east shore of Lake Michigan, and will in the future be the only gate-way through which will pass products of the north-west on its way to the sea shore, as it is the only safe harbor for deep laden crafts on the east shore of Lake Michigan.”
There is a great deal of quiet work going on just now among the local politicians.
The boiler of the tug C. H. Auger was inspected by inspectors Scott and Dodge this afternoon.
It is reported that O. VerBerkmoes will soon move his cigar factory into the building lately occupied by S. K. Samuels.
The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dreuwis Gerber, living in the southern part of the city, died very suddenly this morning.
J. W. Boynton, the projector of the new railroad between this city and Grand Rapids has never failed at anything he has undertaken. He is known throughout the country as a hustler.
It is reported that E. P. Ferry of Utah has purchased the Wm. M. Ferry property at the corner of First and Columbus Sts.
Local grain shippers appreciate the necessity of a transfer elevator at Grand Haven, and may unite in an effort to have the Grand Trunk Railway people to erect one.—Evening Wisconsin.
A wild rabbit hunt participated in by about fifty men and boys took place on Washington street yesterday. The rabbit first showed up around the corner by Vanderveen’s drug store and was caught about two blocks further down.
There are about 200 worthless curs in this town that should be shot or otherwise done away with. This morning one of our citizens was walking down the street when he was set upon by two dogs and it was only by chance he escaped being hit. The dog tax should be enforced or a dog pound instituted.
It is claimed that the tug Chartiley, of Green Bay, will be the most powerful tug on these waters when all the contemplated improvements have been finished. A new shaft, a new wheel, 7 feet and 10 inches, and a boiler 8 by 14, carrying 125 pounds of steam and weighing 37,000 pounds are being put in the boat.—Sturgeon Bay Republican. The boiler was built by Johnston Bros. of Ferrysburg.
The old Michigan & Ohio road bed over which the projected road between this city and Grand Rapids will run is one of the most level in the state. In the entire distance the grade is only fifteen feet. Heavy cars, which the two roads now entering the city, would not attempt to carry could be brought over the new road with ease. This is a thing in itself which should commend the road to our citizens.
The sad death of Marie Alida Albers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M Albers Jr., occurred Saturday night at eight o’clock. The parents are nearly prostrated by the sad blow, it being the only child and the idol and pet of all. She was born in this city ten years ago the coming 28th of March. About four weeks ago she was taken with bronchitis which soon affected the lungs and for the past week no hopes were entertained for her recovery. Funeral takes place Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. from the First Reformed church.
Praises Grand Haven.
A man prominent in lumbering interests in Northern Michigan, but whose name we failed to learn, was in the city for a short time Saturday afternoon. Speaking of Grand Haven compared to any other northern Michigan town he said:
“Yes, your city compares favorably with any of them, with the possible exception of Manistee. That other town up there, Ludington, has a few thousand more people, but there the comparison stops. True she has finer business blocks and perhaps a few more costly residences, but as to her harbor and manufacturing industries you are still several years ahead. In a short time the saw mills that are running in Ludington will have completed their cut, and then comes the lethargy which always takes place after that event, and which I am told also occurred in this city. You have almost recovered from that shock and with a little more energy on the part of your business men could make the town a manufacturing centre, considering that fact that you have the best boat and railroad facilities of any town in West Michigan. I wish to say right here that every Grand Havenite should stick up for his town when visiting in other places. I will always, though having no interest here, because I think it should be, and hope it will be, the metropolis of the east shore of Lake Michigan.”
Nets have now been set by every fish tug here.
Skating is still the popular amusement on Muskegon’s far famed lake, while boating is becoming the fad here.
The Muskegon News states that Capt. J. M. Bradley has purchased the small passenger steamer “Joe” of T. W. Kirby.
The Spring Lake bridge will be impassible after the 15th. It is expected that the new bridge will be completed about May 15th.
As we go to press we learn that Kilbourn & Co. will pump into the city mains until the arch of the Electric Works is repaired. Seth Moss will be night engineer.
Henry Dyk and James Dyk for trespass on land in Olive were fined $5 and costs for malicious injury to property. Henry Dyk was bound over to circuit court in Justice Pagelson’s court this morning.
Bert Nedervelt, an incorrigible youth, will have a hearing before County Agent Post of State Board of Corrections and Charities Thursday.
To the oldest residents this has been one of the most remarkable winters known. The migratory birds have already arrived and the temperature is two months ahead of usual time.
The tug Kaiser Wilhelm which went down in Spring Lake last fall has been examined by a diver, but it is thought that she will not be raises as the cost of raising and repairing would be nearly as much as the value of the boat.
The steam launch Mollie Paxton arrived here this morning from Grand Rapids. Her captain Thos. Robbins states that the trip was made without difficulty. Some thing remarkable for the 8th of March when the river is generally frozen from shore to shore.
Flora Beach of Fruitport has begun a suit in Muskegon circuit court for $5,000 damages against Samuel White of the same place. She claims that White maliciously fired a gun at her, loaded with shot, which struck her in the face, by reason whereof she is injured and disfigured for life.
Hank Dyk, one of the four notorious Dyke brothers who have been in jail for some time, is again in town. His 90 day sentence had just extended when he was caught in the act of stealing a razor in jail. He was brought before Justice Pagelson this morning and sentenced to 90 days in the Detroit House of Correction. The Dykes have led a life of crime in Olive for some years and the peaceable residents of that township will hear the sentence as glad news.
Will Loutit, John Welsh and A. Bowman went up the river near Stearns Bayou yesterday to move Will’s duck shanty. The shanty was being moved on a scow, which sad to relate tipped over and precipitated the three into the river. They returned some to recuperate, but went up again this morning. They had not been heard from up to a late hour and it is surmised that they met with another terrible accident.
The Electric Light Works shut down this morning to have the arch and rear end of the boiler repaired. The arch was not put up properly and is caving in, necessitating immediate repair. Kilbourn & Co., were to have pumped into the city mains but their water supply was not sufficient and the attempt was abandoned. The fire steamer Rix Robinson is now doing the pumping. It will probably take several days before everything is repaired.
Electric Lights
From Council Proceedings
Alderman DeGlopper recommended additional electric lights as follows: one on corner of Third and Elliot; street corner of Adams and Fifth streets; Fifth and Elliot streets; Sixth and Fulton street; Seventh and Columbus streets; and the following changes: from Third and Madison streets to Second and Madison; from Fourth and Elliot to Holland Depot; from Sixth and Elliot to Madison and Sixth streets; and move the adoption of the new lights and changes which was carried …
The one and a half old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gale died last night. The child had been sick almost from its birth, with a spinal trouble and death was not expected, funeral tomorrow at two p.m. from the house, Rev. Root officiating.
Michigan contributed 186,575 pounds of grain to the famished peasants of Russia.
The tannery did not run today, a holiday being given to its employes that they may observe prayer day.
John Cook, successor to C. N. Addison & Co., is obliged by increasing patronage to put another delivery horse on the road.
Many of the merchants closed their stores this afternoon for the observance of the Holland prayer day.
Sheriff Vaupell left for Detroit this morning accompanied by “Hank” Dyk who will serve 90 days’ sentence in the House of Correction.
Peter Jobbin, better known as “Old Man” Jobbin, was arrested by Marshal Verhoef and brought before Justice Reynolds this morning on a charge of habitual drunkenness, He was sentenced to twenty days in jail.
All mails for the East and West close at 7:30 p.m. and go via Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo where they catch the fast trains on the Muskegon Central, thus giving this city a better mail service than we ever had before.
One gentleman in this city wakes up from a sound slumber every night with the cat mare, caused directly by his next door neighbor’s cats. He declares that the feline tribe will lose several of its population before many moons.
Yesterday’s TRIBUNE stated that the tug Kaiser Wilhelm, which went down in Spring Lake last fall, had been inspected by a diver and the cost of raising was reported to be much considering the value of the boat. This is not true and Capt. Joslin, her owner informed us that she has not been inspected by a diver but that she will be raised this spring.
Capt. T. W. Kirby, of Grand Haven, has sold the small passenger steamer Joe to Capt. Bradley of Muskegon, and the steam freighter J. C. Ford to Detroit parties. The Ford was built in 1889, measures 408 tons, rates A1* and has a Lloyds valuation of $45,000. Capt. Kirby will build a passenger steamer to take the place of the Joe, and may also soon begin work on a steam freighter larger than the Ford.—Evening Wisconsin.
Two years ago today one quiet Sunday morning the Second Reformed church burned. The fire was a hot one and for a time the Congregational church was in danger from the sparks which the wind fanned directly that way. At that time the Second Reformed church had no regular minister, but Rev. E. Winters D.D. of Grand Rapids filled a classical appointment. He came down that morning only to find the burnt ruins of the former church. The loss was a hard one for the church people, but with indomitable thrift and energy a new church was built and dedicated, the following December. The church is now in a prosperous condition, its members embracing many of the most influential Holland Americans of the city.
A GOOD ENDORSEMENT.
The Grand Rapids Board of Trade Favors Grand Haven as the Terminal of a Railroad.
There was a full attendance at the Grand Rapids Board of Trade last evening. The following letter was read by the secretary:
“Zanesville, O.—Gentlemen: Would be pleased to have an expression from your body, which of the two ports on Lake Michigan would you prefer to have another line of railroad to, viz,; Grand Haven or Muskegon. We intend this year to locate a line from Toledo and Lake Michigan via Grand Rapids. You may also indicate what places in Michigan you would prefer for us to pass through between Grand Rapids and Toledo.
Respectfully,
“Albert C. Boone.”
The matter was put to a vote and Grand Haven was unanimously selected. One of the principle advantages mentioned in connection with the building of the road was that it would enable the railroad company to bring a superior quantity of coal to this city from Sebewing coal field, on the Saginaw bay, for fifty cents per ton than consumers of coal in this city are now paying. After the vote selecting Grand Haven had been taken, the entire matter was referred to a committee of seven, the committee being instructed to notify the secretary when ready to report, when the latter will call a meeting of the board.
The following are the members of the committee: L. J. Ringe, O. A. Ball, A. S. Musselman, E. G. Studley, J. A. Covode, C. H. Leonard and S. M. Lemon.
Disappeared.
Martin Doornbos who resides at Grand Rapids took the early morning train for this city a week ago Monday to attend to matters pertaining to land in Robinson township in which he was interested. He has not been seen or heard from since either there or in this city. At the time of leaving he had from $100 to $150 on his person. Any information leading to his whereabouts should be addressed to R. M. Doornbos, Jenison, Mich.
The following is the description given of him. Age, 30 years; height 5 feet 1o inches; light complexion, wore grey striped pants, black coat, vest and overcoat, and black slouch hat.
County Agent Post of the state board of corrections and charities was in the city today to conduct the examination of Bert Nedervelt.
Bert Nedervelt, a very tough specimen of young manhood, was sent to the reform school at Lansing until he attains the age of 17 years, by Justice Pagelson this morning.
The repairs to the arch and boilers of the Electric Light Works are completed and the pumps were started at one o’clock this morning. Too much credit cannot be given Supt. Dykema for the short length of time taken to complete the work, and put things in first class order. He informs us that by tomorrow clear water will be pumped.
The Muskegon papers are very badly worked up over the Grand Rapids Board of Trade in its preference of Grand Haven, as the most suitable terminal of a railroad between Toledo and Lake Michigan. The Muskegon journals charge jealousy as the principal motive of the board in its selection, but all true minded people call it one of wisdom.
An extensive addition will shortly be made of the Co. F. Armory. It is proposed to build the addition on the north side of the present building, the dimensions of which are to be 100 feet long and 40 feet wide. The rooms now used as an armory are by far too small and inadequate. The annex will be fitted after the plans of a modern armory with ladies reception room, lockers, etc. Lieut. Pellegrom is preparing the plans.
Capt. J. F. Smallman, of Grand Haven, was in the city yesterday. He says the steamer City of Milwaukee, of which he is commander, has had about seven or eight thousand dollars expended on her improvements during the past winter, and that the boat is now in tiptop shape. He says both boats owned by the company will run between Muskegon, Grand Haven and Milwaukee on the same schedule as last year. They will begin making regular trips just as soon as navigation opens.—Muskegon Chronicle.
Blendon, March 9—The irrepressible “Jerry” Boynton is pushing his new railroad enterprise in Ottawa county with his characteristic zeal and energy; moreover the people along the line of the route are highly elated and astir with enthusiasm over the prospects of a railroad which will not only give them easy and cheap transportation for their natural and cultivated productions, but will also afford them daily communication with the great business centers. The country through which the road passes needs but a railroad to develop its resources and place it in the front rank as one of the richest localities in the state. Several thousands of acres of the richest lower lands in Michigan lie adjacent to the line, together with highly productive uplands in Georgetown, Blendon and Allendale. The lighter lands are not only especially adapted to the growing of fruit, but are located in one of the most favorable fruit belts along the shore of Lake Michigan. Fruits of every variety, but especially peaches and the smaller fruits flourish as in no other part of the state.—Grand Rapids Democrat.
EX-SHERIFF WOLTMAN DEAD.
Drops Dead at His Home at Holland Last Night.
The sudden death last night of Arie Woltman, at his home in Holland, removes another of Ottawa county’s oldest and most estimable citizens.
Mr. Woltman had not been sick in the least with his rugged constitution many years of life would naturally be expected. He left the house at about 10:30 last night to go to the wood shed. His wife becoming alarmed at his long absence stepped out of the door and saw his prostrate form on the ground not far away. The neighbors were informed and a physician summoned, but he was already dead. So far as can be learned by dispatches received by relatives and friends in the city, death was due to either heart failure or apoplexy.
Mr. Woltman was born in the Netheralnds some 49 years ago, and when about ten years of ago he, with his father and brother emigrated to this country The father was taken sick on the passage over and died several days after landing on Staten Island. After this sad event he came to Holland and immediately began to shift for himself. The sea had its attractions and he shipped as cook’s assistant on the schooner Marguerite then commanded by Captain Pagelson. He also sailed on the A. P. Dutton, Ardon, Rose Bell and VanRalta.
In his official capacity he was marshal of this city and Holland several terms. At the expiration of Henry Weathelwax’s term of sheriff, in 1893, Mr. Woltman was elected to that office serving two terms. In 1885 he was again elected to the office of sheriff and served two terms, making altogether four terms in that important position.
After his term of office expired in 1889, Mr. Woltman moved to Holland. He opened a cigar store there and in the summer months commanded the fruit steamer Lizzie Walsh.
It was just two weeks ago that he was in the city, the perfect picture of health and ruggedness, and the telegram received this morning announcing his death was a great shock to all who knew him.
Jurrien Ball received the following letter at noon today.
“Father died last night. He was not sick at all. He dropped dead as he was coming in the house.”
JENNIE WOLTMAN.
Mr. Gerrit Ball went to Holland this morning and tomorrow we will announce the time and place of the funeral.
Up with the Timer.
Enos Stone of this city is fast proving himself one of the most enterprising livery men in western Michigan. The citizens of Grand Haven have many reasons to congratulate themselves upon the fact. He has today, without a question, the best livery outfit that was ever maintained in this city, and his prices are always reasonable and his courteous treatment of passengers unsurpassed.
He has a large barn full of excellent driving horses in good condition, stylish harnesses, and complete outfits of single and double buggies and carriages. Not content with all these he has just added to his equipment a new and elegant five glass French head back. No more stylish one can be produced in Grand Rapids, or Detroit. He has a hearse and complete outfit for funerals. Mr. Stone is possessed of that enterprising spirit which is needed to advance the prosperity of Grand Haven, and our people may well afford to appreciate the fact and call on him for everything in the line of livery outfits.
OTTAWA COUNTY SINCE 1851
From the Grand River Times
August 13, 1851
Jacob Baar is in the “ice bound,” formerly “saw dust city” today.
Muskegon’s lumber cut this season will not exceed 175,000.000 feet.
The fire in the Fourth ward this morning again echoes the need of better fire protection in that section of the city.
Three new enterprises started in this city within the past month would in itself answer the question. “Is Grand Haven booming?”
Surveyors in the employ of the C. & W. M. road are now in Michigan City and it is thought that the road will extend its line to Chicago before the World’s Fair opens.
A candy store and manufactory devoted to the wholesale trade, will soon be established in the building on northeast corner of first and Washington St.
The steamers F. & P. M. No. 3 and Roanoke were detained in Milwaukee by the storm Wednesday night. This is the first delay these boats have had for over a month.
The general election will be held next November 8. In order to vote however, foreigners must get out their first papers by May 8th.
The projectors and incorporators of the new railroad to be built from this city to Grand Haven and called the Grand River Valley railroad have been announced as follows: J. W. Boynton, Frank J. Lamb, David L. Silvan and four others.—Grand Rapids Press.
Entertainment.
One of the series of entertainments commenced by the ladies for the building a pavilion at the park will be given at the Opera House, Tuesday evening, March 15, consisting of a baby fair. Keep your eye on the date.
An Early Morning Blaze.
Early this morning while James Loch was in his greenhouse on Washington Ave. He discovered flames coming from what he thought a house on the lower end of Ferry street. He immediately ran to the engine house and turned in an alarm. The run, though a long one was made in an incredibly short time and the blaze was found to come from the barn and adjoining sheds of Peter Roosien.
The flames had gained such headway, that it would have been useless to attempt to save the barn, and immediate steps were taken to save the animals. The doors were broken open and one horse and a cow released, but one horse was already dead, having suffocated.
Besides the horse, five tons of hay, tools, etc., were burned. The insurance amounted to about $200. The loss will approximate seven or eight hundred dollars. The horse was owned by Martin Kieft, who is in company with Mr. Roosien in the celery business.
After the fire had been extinguished the firemen were treated to a sumptuous breakfast by Mrs. Roosien, which they very much relished after several hours of hard work.
Great courage was shown by Walter Fisher who released the cow when the barn was wrapped in flames and the heat so intense that its hair was burning. Even after brought out the crazed animal was only restrained from entering the burning building by one of the fire laddies who heroically held on to her tail.
THE BEST ROUTE.
The committee which was appointed by the Grand Rapids Board of Trade to consider the best course of a railroad between Toledo and Lake Michigan reported last night. Their report is published below in full.
Gentlemen―Your committee to whom was referred that portion of the several communications received from Col. A. E. Boone, requesting the body to indicate its preferences as to what places in Michigan a proposed line of railroad from Grand Rapids to Toledo and from Grand Rapids to the Sebewaing coal districts should pass through, beg leave to report that with a view of the greatest possible result to the commerce of the city of Grand Rapids, as well as to the financial interests of the proposed railroad lines, and having taken pains to fully acquaint itself with the topography of the country, and in every way having given the matte careful consideration, we unanimously recommend a line of road as indicated by the red ink markings on the attached copy of the state of Michigan
The board will perceive that Grand Rapids is made the pivot point of the branches leading one in a northeastern and one in a southeastern direction. The northeastern line passes through a well settled country, rapidly growing, going in a direction long desired by our wholesale merchants and reaching bodies of hardwood timber that so readily find a market in this manufacturing center. The entire distance between Grand Rapids and Saginaw is covered by some of the finest farms in the state, supporting many popular and flourishing villages, the level surfaces of the land particularly well adapted for economical railroad construction. The southeastern line, you will be pleased to note, traverses a very long section of that populous territory lying south of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad and east of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, being entire without railroad facilities, and opening up, as it does the northeastern line, new avenues for jobbing and manufacturing interests of the city. Other routes have been suggested, but the line herewith presented are the most feasible and practicable. Your committee, while it has no such instructions from the board, has also indicated on the attached map a red outline as the most practicable route to Grand Haven, and take the liberty to make it part of their report.
GRAND HAVEN AS A TERMINUS.
The line selected is east of Grand river, it avoids the expense of bridging the river, and enters Grand Haven on ground especially adapted for depot grounds, and adding facilities close to deep water. We have selected this line as it runs through a section of farming country not reached by any railroad, while the west side of Grand river is amply supplied with railroad facilities. Your committee would further recommend that the board invite Col. Boone to visit Grand Rapids at an early date and request him to acquaint this board more fully with his plans and objects of the scheme.
Respectfully submitted,
L. J. RINDGE,
C. A. BALL,
AMOS S. MUSSELMAN,
JOHN A. COVODE,
S. M. LEMON,
CHAS. H. LEONARD.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher yesterday, a boy. Regulation size.
Grand river is now free of ice the entire distance to Grand Rapids.
The Grand Rapids Eagle says the police of that city have not been notified of the disappearance of Martin Doornbos.
Capt. C. D. Thompson of Port Huron, owner of the steamer Roanoke and tug Merrick has appointed Capts. Martin and Wash. Harrow to command these boats respectively this season.
A large number of strangers have been in town for the past few days.
The icebergs along the lake shore have nearly disappeared.
The public schools contributed $15.40 to the World’s Fair exhibit fund.
Johnston Bros. are building a boiler five feet three inches by ten for a new Sheboygan tug.
W. Phillips of this place has accepted the position of state organizer in behalf of the National Farmer’s alliance. Mr. Phillips has already organized a number of alliances in different parts of the state.
It is reported that steps will be taken to organize a Board of Trade to look after the interests of the city generally in a commercial way. Grand Haven badly needs an organization of this kind and it is hoped the movement will be a success.
The schooner Annie Dall, one of the oldest sailing craft on the lake, and which some years ago ran in here was recently sold by the Dall Brothers to Capt. Anderson of Milwaukee for $2,000. She was built in 1848 and can carry 200,000 feet of lumber.
Over 1000 volumes have been drawn each month this year from the public school library. The supplementary catalogue of new books is now ready and can be secured by the librarian. The plan of opening an hour Saturday evening seems to be appreciated as many are taking that opportunity to secure books.
POOR OLD MUSKEGON.
Judging from the wail of the Muskegon News, the Grand Rapids Board of Trade have thrown away the chance of a life time, by unanimously choosing Grand Haven instead of Muskegon as a lake port for the Black Diamond system of railroads. The paper attempts to make people believe the reason prompting the selection to be because of jealousy, rivalry and such rot. Will the news tell us in what way Muskegon is the rival of Grand Rapids, or why she should be jealous of the community that tolerates and keeps alive a newspaper of the style and caliber of the News, noted for its asinine imbecility and drivel.
The action of the Grand Rapids Board of Trade is the deliberate judgment of practicable business men, as to the relative merits of the two harbor cities, Muskegon and Grand Haven, and is a notice to the world that the methods and ways employed by the Muskegon News are contemptible and silly.
The news in a way says, “there can be no question from a commercial point of view but what Muskegon would be the preferable terminus of the proposed road.” But there does seem to be a question that comes from the business men of Grand Rapids, who know all about the commercial importance of your city. Men who know that the light draft passenger boats of the Goodrich line were wind and sand bound, for weeks at a time in your mud hole of a harbor last fall. It is because these men of business know you so well that they condemn you. Ta ta, Mr. News.
Wanted to be Pulled.
A tramp some what under the influence of liquor applied to Marshal VerHoef for arrest this afternoon. The marshal informed him that the jail was full, and he had no cause to arrest him. The fellow was working the night lodging racket, and told “Andy” that he would soon have some cause to be “pulled,” and walking down the street took a pair of shoes from the front of Brower’s shoe store. He was made to put them back, but not deterred in the least went over to Juistema’s Bros. store and grabbed another pair. He was arrested without more ado and if the charge of larceny is preferred against him, he will probably be given all the lodging he wants in the House of Correction.
The Goodrich Transportation Co.,s steamers Virginia, Indiana, City of Racine, Atlanta, Chicago, Sheboygan and Muskegon are undergoing general necessary repairs and being put in first-class condition for next season’s business. On the steel steamer Virginia the duplex air pumps are being replaced by the Knowles compound air pump, and the Howden system of force draft is being applied to the boilers, which changes are expect to increase her power 35 per cent. Some slight alterations in the cabins for the convenience of passengers will be made. A very powerful search-light will be placed on her foremast, by the aid of which small objects can, it is said, be seen at a distance of two miles. It is of French manufacture and the same as those used on first-class cruisers of the navies of the world and is the first of that class to be used on any passenger or freight steamer either on the lakes or ocean.—Marine Record.
Sand bricks, which are made from the blow sand from the lake shore are coming more into the favor of the builders each year.
The optimist already sees the spring
in vale and hill:
The pessimist looks around and finds
the signs of winter still.
Cornelius Brown of this city shot a grey fox recently near Rosy Mound. There have been only a few killed in this vicinity this winter.
A. E. Winchester, formerly of the TRIBUNE, has purchased the East End News of Grand Rapids and will change that paper to the North End news.
Newaygo will soon have a fine new court house costing $7,000, and yet the wealthier and more populous county of Ottawa will not spend a cent towards improving their barn-like structure.
Lumbermen would like to see more snow in the lumbering regions, so that when the thaw comes everything will go with a rush. If spring should set in now the water in the river would be very low which would badly hurt the lumber business.
A Russian family named Fuhr will arrive in the city from Chicago tomorrow, to occupy land in Robinson sold them by Chas. Ronge
Sheriff Vaupell went to Lansing this morning having in charge the youth Bert Nedervelt who was recently sentenced to the Reform school.
The weather yesterday was characterized by a series of snow flurries, the sun shining through it all reminded one of a sunshiney summer shower.
Walter Scott, Louis VanDrezer, Robert Scott and W. O. Connell, representing a Grand Haven athletic club, are in the city visiting Muskegon athletes and having a good time.—Muskegon News.
Judge A. Howell was taken suddenly ill Saturday, and the taking of testimony in the water works was postponed. He is now at his home in Detroit and his friends are alarmed about his condition.
Rev. J. J. Vanzanten recently received a call from the Reformed church at North Holland. He announced to his congregation yesterday, that he had declined the call. The call to that place was an exceedingly tempting one, and the many friends of himself and estimable family will be pleased to learn that he will remain here.
National Attention.
Grand Haven is getting great praise for the incomparable excellence of its harbor. This has been a great year for the railroads doing a through freight business from that port. Through the uninterrupted prosperity of many years the through freight business done through Grand Haven harbor has assumed such proportions as to attract national attention.—Grand Rapids Press.
Andrew Powell was before Justice Pagelson this morning charged with the larceny of a pair of shoes from the front of Juistema Bros. shoe store. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days in the Detroit House of Correction. The sentence is not to his liking as he demurred on the way back to jail.
Several business changes are mooted to occur the coming spring, which not the least of which promises to be in the Northern Hotel management. With the close of May, Messrs. Sweet and Ford will dissolve partnership, Mr. Ford having arranged to connect himself with the Oaks House at Reed City. Mr. Reed thinks it not unlikely that at the same time he will give up the Northern Hotel. He says he has secured a lease for thirty years of the Park Association’s Hotel at Grand Haven (a delightful summer resort on the beach,) and will open the same the coming season. When asked the reason for leaving the Northern, he says the rent is too high for the business done. However, should a satisfactory arrangement be made, and he continue the Northern, he will furnish the Grand Haven Hotel from his Reed City property, and his wife go there and superintend the house; otherwise he will remove the Northern outfit to Grand Haven and go there himself.—Big Rapids Herald.
A wreck on the C. & W. M. near Holland last night.
Muskegon will probably get a $55,000 appropriation for its harbor.
Fred Pfaff & Co. have just completed pipes to be used for heating purposes at S. Kilbourn’s factory.
Loungers in the postoffice should refrain out of common decency from spitting tobacco juice over the walls and window-sills.
At the village election in Spring Lake yesterday Aloys Bilz was elected President by 11 majority, over T. Savidge.
Many flags about town are half mast today in respect of Asa Reynolds.
Frank S. Wilson, formerly of this city, but now of Spring Lake, has been appointed general foreman of Kilbourn’s Kit Factory. Frank is an A-1 business man and will push to success every thing he undertakes.
You can vote for Mayor of the city next month and for President of the United States in November, but both elections sink into utter insignificance when compared with the ballot which will decide who has the prettiest baby, at the Opera House tonight.
Mrs. Jane DeKoyer of Marshall and Mrs. M. Fisher of Grand Rapids are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Mastenbroek and family. This is the first time Mrs. DeKoyer has been here in 45 years. At that time she had just arrived from the Netherlands and remained in this city but a short time going to Grand Rapids by then handsome river steamer Olive Branch. In Grand Rapids she resided twelve years and then moved to Marshall, her present home. Mrs. DeKoyer has a vivid recollection of the appearance of Grand Haven at that time. Things have changed wonderfully, the principal part of the town then being across the river, where the D. & M. depot and freight houses were located. The big sand hill across there she thinks considerably less in height than at the time she was here. She was very much astonished at the big steamers that run in here, not having seen one since the time she was here.
“ASA REYNOLDS DROPPED DEAD”
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Were the Words that were Heard all Over the City Last Night.
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A GOOD MAN GONE TO HIS FINAL REST
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Coming so suddenly and so soon after the death of Arie Woltman, the death of Asa Reynolds last evening was a great surprise and shock to his many friends in this city and vicinity. Mr. Reynolds had been a sufferer for the past seven years with dyspepsia and indigestion, though this was not generally known. Sunday he complained of not feeling well but on Monday morning went to the City Hall as usual saying he felt much better. Having finished his duties he left for home shortly before 6 o’clock last evening and had just stepped outside when he was noticed to falter and fall by Rev. DeBruyn, who was passing. While falling he made an effort to catch himself on a tree, but failed. He was brought into the engine house and an effort made to revive him, but he was already dead.
Asa Reynolds was born in Schrwon, Essex County, New York, January 12, 1830. When about 10 years of age his parents moved to Ohio, settling at Massadona. Shortly after they moved to Brechtsville, same state. In 1862 he was married to Miss Frances D. Chaffe of the same place who survived him. In the year 1864 they moved to Michigan settling at Bandon, this county. For a year and a half this township was their home and they moved to this city where they have resided since. Mr. Reynolds first engaged in the brick business but shortly afterward appointed Postmaster by P, Hamilton Jones Johnson preceded him. For two terms thereafter Mr. Reynolds served efficiently as Postmaster, his last term expiring at the close of Gen. Grant’s administration. When he was first appointed the postoffice was located in what is now Senator Ferry’s office on First Street, but it was shortly after moved to a building owned by Mr. Reynolds on the site of the present Odd Fellows’ Bock, and this in turn was moved further down the street, being Mr. Reynold’s present home.
This was the really first-class postoffice building here up to that time.
As a postmaster his administration is spoken of as a model in all respects.
Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Grand Haven Fire Department for many years, and was also assistant chief of the department for some time.
In 1880 he was elected city marshal and served one term.
In 1889 he was nominated on the Republican ticket for the office of city recorder and was duly elected. At the time of his death he was serving his second term in that capacity.
Mr. Reynolds leaves a wife and two sons to mourn his sad death. The oldest son Fred is attending the Chicago Dental College, and Ernie is a member of the senior class of our high school. Two sisters also survive him, Mrs. Chas, E. Wyman and Miss Sarah Reynolds of this city.
The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the Presbyterian church, under the auspices of Ottawa Lodge No. 46 I. O. O. F. of which he was a member.
Our citizens feel keenly the death of one who has served them so faithfully and well in official and other capacities, and it can be truly said that Grand Haven loses one of her best citizens.
Bob Ingersoll is chief mogul in the reorganization of the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mackinaw Ry. As it needs a terminal, and as Ingersoll’s disbelief in heaven will prevent his running it there, he should select the next best place, which is of course Muskegon.—Muskegon Chronicle.
Bob knows well enough the difference between heaven and hades and as Muskegon and its harbor are an exemplification of the latter resort he will never bring his road there.
Postmaster Parish showed respect to the memory of Asa Reynolds by placing creped flags in the Post Office today.
The steamers of the Detroit & Milwaukee line are booked to commence running on the route between this port and Milwaukee on April 25. It is expected that the first boat of the line to put in an appearance will be the City of Milwaukee, that is said to have earned anew its title of the “floating palace.”—Muskegon News.
The Fair.
The supper given at the Opera House last night for the benefit of Highland Park was a pleasant and successful affair. The bill of fare was most excellent in every particular and although a large number of our citizens partook thereof there was an abundance left for another supper this evening. Quite an interest was manifested in the voting for the handsomest baby. When the polls closed the tally sheet showed 58 votes for Aggie Koster and 40 votes for Emma Pfaff. Among the boy babies Henry Buswell distanced all others, receiving 22 votes. The voting will be continued this evening and at the close, the little miss receiving the highest number of votes will be presented with a handsome dolly, and the young man with a rocking horse. The ladies who have taken hold in this manner to improve Highland Park are deserving of encouragement and should be ably sustained in their noble efforts by our citizens. The following is the vote in full received by each little girl:
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The vote on the most popular young man resulted as follows:
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The stars and stripes float from the farm of Geo. Miller today in honor of Irelands patron saint.
Captain Rossman, for many years captain in the Goodrich Transportation Co.’s service has retired. He will be remembered here as captain of the Racine and Atlanta.
Died. This morning at 11 o’clock Mr. F. Buckman at his home corner 2nd and Columbus St. Mr. Buckman had been sick about a week with pneumonia. He came here about 6 months ago and has been working for F. Pfaff & Co. since. Before coming to this city his home had been in Portland, Me. His death is particularly sad from the fact that he was very little known here, and had no relatives in this vicinity. He is said to be a member of the Odd Fellows.
St. Patrick’s Church.
Grand Haven Catholics have reason to be proud on this, their patron saints natal day. The church was organized in 1867 with about 20 members, now it has over 80 families on its membership roll. Before 1867 Catholic families attended services at Ferrysburg and Spring Lake, the priest coming from Grand Rapids or Muskegon. The first priest of this church was Father Takken, who remained but short time. After him came in succession, Fathers Murphy, Dalton, Caldwell, and before the arrival of Father O’Connor, Father Troy of Grand Rapids conducted services, and won a popular place in the hearts of the parishioners. Father Murphy is now at Flint, Dalton at Manistee and Caldwell at Big Rapids.
Thinking it might be of interest to older parishioners we herewith publish the names of several of the first families belonging to the church: Capt. Kirby, Capt. Furlong, Patrick Doherty, James McCarthy, Jerry Haggerty, R. Connell, John Golden, Capt. Walker, A Lacrosse. Most of these are still residents of this city.
“The harbor at Grand Haven is open and has been all winter,” said N. R. Howlett at the Livingston today. “Boats are running to Milwaukee right along. It is pretty cold at the Haven and when the wind comes off the lake a man feels like finding the lee side of a furnace. I am caulking my boats and they will be ready for sea about April 15.”
The whistle of the new river boat on the Grand will be heard ere long. James Craig of the Craig Ship Building company at Toledo, was in Grand Rapids yesterday conferring with he stockholders in the “Valley City,” the new flat bottomed boat for Grand river. Mr. Craig says the boat is nearly completed and will be delivered in Grand Rapids next week. He has a photograph of the boat in his inside pocket and was exhibiting it to those interested in the matter. His main object in coming was to arrange for freight rates for shipping the boat. It will be shipped in sections, which will be placed in position on the bank of the river.
Grover Cleveland is 55 years of age today.
The old chestnut of patting candidates forward for the different city and county offices has begun.
Master Henry Buswell, who received a prize at the baby contest in the Opera House Wednesday night, has very generously presented it, (a hobby horse) to a son of a poor widow.
Appearances are sometime deceiving. The temperature from the inside these days appears to be that of balmy spring time, while upon stepping outside the cold northeast wind puts an end to the illusion.
Local steamship agents predict a heavy influx of foreigners to this vicinity this summer, the majority of whom will probably be from the Netherlands.
The City Band gave their second concert of the season at the Opera House last evening and that it was a success goes with out saying. The hall was crowded and every selection was received with applause, especially the concluding comic sket