Post Office staff, 1899: M. McDermott(Taylor), C. Lancaster, Postmaster Geo. Raff, C. Pulver, L Beers, Standing: J. Shier, A Gibbard, O., Thomas, E. Evans, J. Tatman.
A gentleman dressed in a suit. Photographer was Peyton's 147 Canal St., N.O. On the back is written: "Mrs. F. L. Hurlbut, 142 Baker St., Lansing, Mich - $1.98"
Traverse City Mayor Ben Koenig (right) passes the gavel to incoming Mayor John Minnema (left). John owned Minnema Music and Ben owned a construction company.