Baseball Gossip From Ashland and Northern League News
The Ashland baseball team faced Bessemer in a strong display with Happy Jack Schmirler pitching well for Bessemer and Krick of Ashland limiting hits. Ed Burt and Scottie McAuley starred for Ashland while Ironwood defeated Hurley and the Yeomen triumphed over a local pick-up squad. Detroit’s and New York Giants’ pennant bids were noted with Cobb and Marry as highlights, and Cubs resistance suggested a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Schmirler
Bessemer
Schaefer
Duluth
Ashland
Football rules aim to open play this season
Football season nears with September practice calls issued by coaches as teams begin workouts. The summer saw rule revisions claimed to yield more open play, though critics doubt major changes. The notable change restricts recovery to the first touch after a forward pass, but coaches may still find ways to adapt.
Football rules tangled, fans left in the dark
The writer laments recent football rule changes that complicate play and officiating. He argues the sport has become a tangle of provisions, leaving spectators confused and proposing a return to simpler rules to preserve interest.
Sheridan Sets New Discus Record at Dundalk Games
At Dundalk Ireland during athletic games Martin J Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic club broke the world discus record with a throw of 142 feet 5 inches using the Olympic discus from London. He surpasses his own previous mark of 136 feet 15 inches.
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Dundalk
Ireland
Martin J. Sheridan
Tripp County Land Opening Near Oct 1 Date
Tripp County in South Dakota readies a government land opening of about one million acres for agricultural and grazing use likely around October 1. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Railway serves the lands with Dallas, South Dakota as the rail terminus and border town. The U.S. land office is expected to be located there with pamphlets available on how to secure a quarter section homestead free on application to any Chicago and North Western agent.
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Detroit
Cobb
McIntyre
Rossman
Schaefer
Crawford
Rosebud
Chicago & North Western Ry
Dallas
S. D
Chicago
Notice For Publication In Marquette Michigan 1908 Timber Claim
Notice is given that Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin filed intent to prove timber and stone claim for SEY NEY Section 23 Township d N Range 0 W Michigan Meridian before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver at Marquette on October 10 1908 Witnesses listed Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter LaChance and Charles W Fish all of Donaldson Wisconsin Also mention of a Dr Shoop Night Cure advertisement with a free book offer
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Marquette
Mich
Charles Vance
Donaldson
Wis
Sey
Ney
Rangeso W
Michigan Meridian
U.S. Land Office
Michigan Complainant Seeks Defendant’s Appearance in Chancery Case
The State of Michigan directs the defendant in the Thirty-second Judicial Circuit to appear within five months. Due to unknown residence, notification will be published weekly for six weeks in the Bessemer Herald or served in person at least twenty days before appearance. Judge Samuel S. Cooper and Solicitor William S. Baird preside. case from Gogebie County, Bessemer, Michigan. Aug 29 to Oct 3.
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Gagne
Chancery
Be-se- Olafe
John-on
Dermer
Michigan
Mina Johnson
William S. Baird
Beseemer Herald
Gogebie
Samuel 8S
Cooper
William
Baird
Bessemer
Tropical fruit exhibit tops at State Fair display
A glimpse of the tropics features in the Horticultural Department at the State Fair with tropical fruit trees and foliage plants. Supt. L. R. Taft notes oranges lemons mangoes sapodillas and pineapple plants on display along with numerous tropical foliages. The exhibit benefits from new prominent exhibitors and a later fair date. Ohio New York and Belle Isle conservatory contribute plant displays while local florists present green house plants and cut flowers. An added focus is canned fruits vegetables pickles and jellies of unusual quality. Mrs. M. M. Davison from San Jose praises Electric Bitters for digestive relief and overall health, with the remedy sold at Frank B. Jones drug store. 50e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Taft
Ohio
New York
Detroit
Famou Belle Isle Conservatory
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Frank B. Jones
Women and Kidney Trouble and Swamp Root Cure
An old advertisement promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble, claiming it eases symptoms in men and women, with sample bottles by mail and a pamphlet of testimonials. It directs readers to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York and to mention the paper when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
G A R Reduced Rates For Toledo Encampment
The Wisconsin Central By. offers greatly reduced round trip tickets to Toledo for the National G A R Encampment from August 27th to September 5th. Call local agent for full information and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Wisconsin Central By
Goth
U. P. at State Fair exhibit showcases northern crops
Through the Upper Peninsula Agricultural Association the northern part of Michigan will be represented at the Michigan State fair opening September 3. The UP exhibit emphasizes variety over size, displaying twelve wheat varieties, several barley types, rye, buckwheat, spelt, corn, oats, field peas, beans, and other crops including flax hemp millet and lentils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Fair
the Racing Association
Upper Peninsula Agricultural Association
Upper Peninsula
Straits
Detroit
Arnica Salve Proves Proper For Sore Feet
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet and for healing burns, cuts and all abrasions. He adds it also helps piles. Sold under guarantee at Frank B Jones drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Frank B. Jones
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Ironwood
THE
Electric Theatre
the den OF Serpents
Cc. E. Houk, Sec’y
A. Winkoski
Ed Burt
Scottie McAuley
Arkowitz
Hurley
Bessemmer
Yeomen
Yeojimen
Wm. J. Pascoe
Tittsburg
New York Giants
Cubs
Iare
Tripp County, S. D
North Western Railway
Department of the Interior
United
States Land Office
State of Michigan
Thirty-second Judicial Circuit
Tropics
Dr. King
Pete’s Place
Becker & Silverman
U. P
Scott
Peoples Coal CO
Otto B. Olson
Bayliss
Fire & Life Insurance
Agency
Bessemer, Mich
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