Good old days - Feb. 10, 2011

8 years ago, Feb. 12, 1886

On Tuesday, 9th inst. Isaac Harmon, aged about 68 years, living near Pine City, was taken before the probate judge and upon examination adjudged insane. He was removed to the asylum Wednesday.

Among the commissioners’ proceedings of Feb. 9, can be found the order authorizing the auditor to advertise for squirrel scalps and offering a bounty therefore. Until May, the bounty will be five cents for each scalp presented, after which date and until Aug. 1, two and half cents will be paid. It is hoped that the liberal bounty offered will have the desired effect and induc...