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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
1
Wesley and Maddern's Metropolit an Merry Makers performed three nights at the Bessemer Opera House this week. The troupe offered clean, up to date entertainment with opening show Bachelors Hall praised as excellent. They billed affordable admission at 30 cents and emphasized courteous treatment of all patrons.
The Ironwood Times article on Gogebic county tax deeds tied to sheriff salaries being included in levies sparked concern among investors. The paper reprinted the case from Montmorency County and notes a corrected stance with new legislation authorizing county boards to set sheriff salaries, affecting tax deeds validity. The piece also mentions upcoming harvest work and Great Northern rail recruitment for seasonal laborers.
The Agricultural Department reports 1900 exports to a dozen countries exceeding 10 million dollars each in farm produce. The data cover foreign markets from 1905 back to 1900, illustrating wide reach of U.S. farm exports.
Evan Johnson eight years old dies at his West Longyear Street home from pneumonia after measles. He is the second family member to die from the same cause within three weeks. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday at the family's Presbyterian church with Rev. C. J. McConnell officiating.
The Bessemer fire department and about twenty accompanying runners will depart Monday afternoon for Crystal Falls. The running team has trained hard and is in top form, with last practice Thursday showing strong times in events planned for the tournament.
The Tudor Optical Co of New York and St Paul, represented by Bruce Tudor and M A O, will be in Bessemer Friday Aug 23 at D MacFarlane drugstore for eyewear consultations. About 30 000 state residents wear glasses fitted by Tudor and team. Also notes a new joint botanical society to be formed and a Geneva meeting set for August 7.
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