BY EMMA JANE MUIR
Special to the Record-Eagle
May 28, 2008 04:00 am -- One year ago today two inches of snow fell in Traverse City, the temperature dropped down to 32 degrees, and a gale rose out of the north, sweeping the city and doing considerable damage. Because the temperature at no time dropped below freezing, no damage was done to the fruit crop. A comparison between a year ago and today is remarkable with the thermometer registering 90 degrees at noon. -- The giant Cunarder Lusitania has set a new record crossing the Atlantic in just four days, 19 hours and 17 minutes despite fog and storm handicaps. She finished her trip from Liverpool and Queenstown off Sandy Hook light ship early today. -- A German brown trout weighing eight pounds and measuring 29 inches from the tip of his tail to the end of his nose, was captured by hand by two small boys Saturday in the chute of the Hannah & Lay company's grist mill. The boys, Willie Hardy and Victor Krantz were fishing off the chute when they saw the big fish. Casting a hook and line which was instantly nabbed by the fish, it was quickly torn out of his mouth after which the boys jumped into the water and cornered him. -- A bad forest fire threatened resort property in the vicinity of Edgewood and Birchwood Monday night, several acres of the fine timbered land being overrun by the flames. Men from nearby residences gathered and after fighting it for some time, the fire was gotten under control. Today there are only smoldering embers. -- The peninsula is all in blossom now and judging by indications, the fruit crop, especially cherries and small fruits, will be a heavy one. The outlook for late apples, however, is not so encouraging and it is believed that crop didn't escape the 11 blizzards of last winter. -- A. W. Jahraus went to Dayton, Ohio Sunday called there by the death of his aged mother, Mrs. Andrew Jahraus. It was a sad surprise to the son because he did not know that she was ill. The deceased was 77 years old. -- Alexander Mason is in the city today completing arrangements for running his steamer Daisy on Duck Lake. Beginning next Sunday, the steamer will give regular excursions from Mason's Landing to Wylie and return, stopping at intermediate points. Duck Lake furnishes a very pleasant place for recreation during the warm months. -- The sentiment for George G. Covell for Congress is growing stronger day to day. The papers of the northern portion of the district are rallying strongly to his support, excellent arguments being advanced as to why the Traverse City man should represent the Eleventh district in Congress. While Mr. Covell's home is in this city, he is sufficiently broad and well verse in matters of public importance to represent the district ably and well. -- The social and progressive pedro party given by the Catholic ladies in Maccabee hall at Old mission Friday evening was a great success, $29.30 being cleared. The money will go toward purchasing a carpet for the new church at Mapleton. An excellent supper was served after which card games and a dance were enjoyed. First place prizes were a pound of tea for Miss Fannie Sweeney and a sack of flour for Jack Sweeney. Miss Minnie Porter was awarded a lemon for the ladies' consolation prize and Byron Cregor, the gents, a bottle of catsup. -- Charles McLean and son, Hector arrived home from Washington and Oregon Saturday night after looking for a place to locate. They were gone for several weeks and now feel that Michigan is a good place to live and have no plans to move west. -- The G.A.R. and W. R. C. together with the Spanish-American war veterans made arrangements for the proper observance of Memorial Day, a day regarded as most sacred by the American nation. The day was marked with flowers strewn on the graves of the deceased, old scenes were recalled and the terrible time of stress and strife, though past, were brought closer. -- Advice on deportment. It is considered a breach of etiquette to stare around the room. -- Medical advice of a century ago. To treat beriberi, saline and antimonial medicines will be called for and the strength supported by cordial liquors. -- Best buy of the week. Michael's Stern Men's Suits, $13.25 at Steinberg Bros.
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