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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
13
The Ironwood Hardware company assigned for creditors. Bands plan a game at Hurley Park. Various visits by residents to Chicago and Detroit. Lightning kills a carpenter in Marquette. A July heat wave is noted with high temperatures. The M.N.G. unit prepares for Kentucky camp life in October. Ongoing rail and lake cargo news from the region. Firemen’s tournament hopes stir Ironwood and Bessemer discussions for 1905 inclusion.
B A Pierce and his wife, arriving from Sidnaw this week, have bought a half interest in John Kinney's restaurant and are now installed in the business. The Pierces are described as first class operators and will ensure comfort and convenience at the establishment in the future.
On Wednesday a hand flood caused washouts in the city streets. Steel Commissioner Henry Kleman deployed a repair force this week and installed a sluice under the Sophie and Long Year crossing to prevent future washouts. Patrolman Nick Frank of Jessieville shot and wounded a Finlander after two Finns caused a disturbance. one man fled and was shot in the hip when he ignored commands.
The Gogebic County Agricultural association intends to hold a city fair this fall with attractions different from prior years and high quality horse racing on the track. A premium list will be issued soon. Capt Roscorla resigns Wakefield mine superintendency after three years of production and solid service. employees present him with a diamond ring.
A large house and lot in a good location is offered for sale. Enquire of Mrs. Nick Nellessen in Bessemer Michigan for details.
Phillip Bowden Jr dies at home of his parents in this city after a year of declining health. Born May 30 1873 in Hancock Michigan he was 30. He traveled for several firms and later for the Federation of Labor in the West. He ran for Montana legislature on the Labor ticket two years ago and was defeated by Clark’s son. Funeral at M E church tomorrow at 3 P M with burial in the city cemetery.
James Stevens and wife travel to Wakefield after the death of Phillip Bowden Jr. Cor rigan McKinney & Co discover a rich ore body at the Meteor mine just as pumping is ordered stopped. Capt Henry Wilburn, who has managed the property, had worked to make the mine pay. The ore body is on the sixth level with samples recently assayed near sixty five percent iron.
The Bessemer fire department plans to bid for the 1904 tournament in Hancock after a Thursday meeting. Delegates G J Ziebur and W C Martens were instructed to push the proposal at the next business meeting, but past Fourth of July discontent and local indifference may jeopardize chances as Soo and other towns pursue the event. The outcome hinges on pressure from Bessemer representatives and support from local business leaders.
A grievous wait of times comes from unbearable pain from overtaxed organs. Dizziness, back ache, liver complaint and constipation are described. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills end the suffering with gentle but thorough relief. Sold by MacHarlane's Drug Store for 25. Guaranteed.
The firm of Kahn and Skud dissolves partnership effective immediately by mutual consent. M A Kahn keeps control of menswear while Skud takes ladies furnishings and dry goods. Wakefield and Bessemer stores remain under the Kahn and Skud name. Inventory of both shops completed. twenty four years in business begun with peddling before 1882 store opening.
The two merchants began in a Cleveland avenue space, moved to McEnroe on Main, then shifted as business grew. They later relocated to their current store, now among the city’s most prosperous and substantial business men, with trade at an all time high.
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