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News from 100 years ago: 03/10/2010
For peddling on the streets of the city today without a license, Maurice Eisenberger was sent to jail for 10 days, having no money with which to pay the fine of 5 dollars and costs, nor any money to take out a license. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Man holding gun is reader's father
Adrienne Rossi, of Traverse City, responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the March 3 Community section. The photo was of two men, one with a gun and the other a box of ammunition.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 03/03/2010
Can any readers identify the man holding the rifle or the gentleman with the box of ammunition? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 03/03/2010
The Traverse City Musicians Association installed officers last evening and after the work had been concluded, music arrangements for the annual party, a committee was selected to make necessary arrangements. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 02/24/2010
Can any readers identify the young lady feeding these bear cubs? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Readers have information about dinner group
Two readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Feb. 17 Community section.
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News from 100 years ago: 02/24/2010
Mrs. I. McArthur, a resident at Williamsburg, fell this morning while hanging some lace curtains on the line, breaking both bones in her wrist, the fracture being a very serious one. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 02/17/2010
Can any readers identify the people gathered around the dinner table? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 02/17/2010
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Readers ID children at party
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 02/10/2010
Can any readers identify the children in this photo? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Readers ID three-piece band
Several readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Feb. 3 Community section. The photograph was of a three-piece band.
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News From 100 Years Ago: 02/10/2010
C. S. P. S. hall was the scene of another successful ball given by the J. C. D. ladies last night, it being estimated that more than 200 couples were present.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 02/03/2010
Can any readers identify the members of this band? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 02/03/2010
A hurried call was sent into the police headquarters last Friday stating that a man was acting strangely in the vicinity of the Catholic convent and had threatened to shoot passersby if he could procure a gun. (Plus more news 1910.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 01/27/2010
Can any readers identify these lucky fishermen? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 01/27/2010
"We, the undersigned jury, find the defendant guilty as charged and recommend the court to be lenient as possible." Such was the verdict of the jury which heard the evidence in the case against W. H. Eckler, a veteran of the Civil War who was on trial in Judge Nerlinger's court yesterday on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Readers ID men outside Sherman and Hunter
Two readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Jan. 20 Community section. The photo was of several men standing inside the Sherman and Hunter store in Traverse City.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 01/20/2010
Can any readers identify the men in this photo taken inside the Sherman and Hunter store in Traverse City? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 01/20/2010
The freight trains are moving on the Petoskey division of the Pere Marquette railroad and all passenger trains are carrying double headers. Snowplows are busy all along the line clearing away the immense snow drifts that were piled up in Monday's blizzard. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Readers ID woman, man in flower photo
Several readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Jan. 13 Community section. The photograph was of two men presenting flowers to an older woman.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 01/13/2010
Can any readers identify the people in this photograph? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News from 100 years ago: 01/13/2010
The annual election of officers of the First M. E. Sunday school was held in the church parlors Sunday evening. L. M. Whitemore was chosen superintendent and Rowland Douglass the first assistant superintendent.
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Editor's note on history photos: 01/13/2010
Several readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Dec. 30 Community section and reader Marva Stevens responded to a request for information on the photo that appeared in the Jan. 6 Community section.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 01/06/2010
Can any readers provide information on Dunlop Flowers? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News From 100 Years Ago: 01/06/2010
The long talked about high school alumni basketball game will probably be played Monday night at the skating rink. The game will see many of the old stars, including Pierson, McGarry and others in action. A fast, close contest is looked for. (Plus more news from 1910.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 12/30/2009
Can any readers provide information on Dunlop Flowers? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News from 100 years ago: 12/30/2009
So heavy has been the fall of snow this week that yesterday three horses were employed in hauling a snowplow on the east side. This plow was larger and heavier than the one in use heretofore. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 12/23/2009
Can any readers identify the Santas in this photo? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Reader IDs mother on Cherry Festival float
Reader Chris Roush responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo of several young ladies on a National Cherry Festival parade float.
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News from 100 years ago: 12/23/2009
The Opportunity class of the First Congregational church held a potluck supper last Friday night and did a little work for Christmas. After supper, a game of basketball was indulged in. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 12/16/2009
Can any readers identify the young ladies on this National Cherry Festival parade float? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News from 100 years ago: 12/16/2009
The fathers were the guests of the Elmwood Avenue Mothers' Club at the meeting held in the school last evening.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 12/09/2009
Can any readers identify the state trooper in this photo? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Editor's note on Dec. 2 historical photo
Readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Dec. 2 Community section. The photograph was of a young woman pulling down a glass jar from a shelf lined with canned goods.
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News from 100 years ago: 12/08/2009
While engaged in trying to cut the night wood for his home, M. H. Udell suffered a serious accident last night, the ax passing completely through a small toe, entering his foot, severing an artery and nearly taking the toe off besides badly splitting the foot. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 12/02/2009
Can any readers identify the woman taking down a glass jar from these well-stocked canned goods shelves? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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News from 100 years ago: 12/02/2009
The Eagles held a meeting last evening at which time 29 candidates were initiated into the order. Following the work of initiation, an excellent spread much as has not been given this season, was participated in by the lodge members. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Readers identify men with packages
Readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Nov. 25 Community section. The photograph was of several men standing in front of a truck-load of packages.
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 11/25/2009
Can any readers identify the men receiving this load of packages? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Women in photograph identified by reader
Dorothy Alderton, of Traverse City, responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Nov. 18 Community section. The photograph was of a group of women knitting clothes.
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News from 100 Years Ago: 11/25/2009
Plunging into the icy water of Grand Traverse Bay from the Northern Michigan Transportation Company's dock, Emory Boyer, driver for the C. D. Taylor Coal Company, narrowly escaped death last Friday afternoon. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 11/18/2009
Can any readers identify the yarn ladies in this photograph? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Readers ID sporting goods salesman
Judy Weber and John Travis responded to a request for information on a photograph of a man standing in a store near a selection of sporting goods.
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News from 100 years ago: 11/18/2009
Stancil Miller, the 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Miller, of Williamsburg, who received what was believed to be fatal injuries to his head about two months ago, is making a fine recovery. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 11/11/2009
Can any readers identify the man in this photo or the well-stocked outdoors shop? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
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Reader identifies courthouse men
David Lather responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo of five men standing near the Grand Traverse County Courthouse.
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News from 100 years ago: 11/11/2009
Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Kirchner of Eighth Street had been married 10 years last Thursday and in honor of the event, the musicians of the city and other friends planned a very pleasant "Tin Shower" surprise. (Plus more news from 1909.)
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Looking Back Historical Photo: 11/04/2009
Can any readers identify the men in this photo? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!
