Michigan officials tout northern lands at national land congress
State Land Commissioner Russell reports Michigan delegates impressed attendees in Chicago with already irrigated, productive land. He cites faster shipments to Chicago and stronger farming resources, and outlines plans for December Bay City meeting to organize northern Michigan land development with guidance from experienced northern settlers.
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Rassell
Lansing
Chicago
National Land Congress
Michigan
Russell
Bay City
Board of Supervisors
Roscommon County
Prospect for iron mine on Constance lands near Portland mine
Engineers and investors led by Capt Jno Christopher and Martin Voetach plan immediate exploration north of the Portland mine on the Constance property. Backed by Graham Bolt & Nut of Pittsburgh, they aim to test rock formations with Uhuru drills after summer and fall pit work. Captain Christopher previously managed the Palme mine in this city.
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Jno
Christopher
Martin Voetach
Stewart
Constance
Portland
Graham Bolt & Nut Company
Pittaburg
A New Game in Socials Draws Crowds and Rates
Hugging socials draw crowds with farmers traveling up to twenty miles. Rates vary by participant age and status, from under 16 at a few cents to widows priced up to 10 dollars. Preachers are free, editors pay via ads but cannot join until after the event.
Columbus Consolidated Mine Faces Investor Caution
Reports claim rich ore from the Columbus Consolidated mine, but the district’s erratic results and too many poor days discourage investor confidence. Shares again urged to the public despite uncertain prospects and fluctuating performance.
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Columbus Consolidated
City taxes due as 1909 roll is handed to treasurer
The 1909 tax roll was turned over to City Treasurer D P Green by Assessor W L Guyer and tax collection has begun. Taxes payable at the First National Bank. Valuation totals reach 1 615 120 up from prior year, with assessment at 62 589 73 and per hundred tax dropping to 3 89 from 4 94 due to mining-property value increases. Real estate and personal property values are listed for both years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Green
W. L. Guyer
First National Bank
Marriage Licenses Issued in November at County Clerk Office
The County Clerk reports marriage licenses issued in November including Edward Ganjer with Frances Neff, Louis Biesel with Mary Jane Martin, Chas W Harkins with Lillie Thompson, J A Reed with Ruth Brandt, Walter Romatowski with Katie Plaza, Louis Kutil with Amelia Erm, Sidney D Beaver with Anna Roman, Jerome Sala with Sabino Grosso, John Niemi with Hilmo Lippo, Peter A Loos with Chara Ayotte, Jesse Hopgood with Mary Ludick, John A Dormandy with Mae Berendt, Andrew Kanala with Mariana Laitila, Chas Mitchell with Amy Nelson, Henry Hautala with Katie Losela, Joseph Watkins with Floresce Sealy, Gust Holma with Rose Tepjo, Alex LeClaire with Mary Ann Johnson, and Hugh J McPhee with Rose Wagner.
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County Clerks Office
Edward Ganjer
Frances Neff
Louis Biesel
Mary Jane Martin
Jerome Sala
Sabino Grosso
John Niemi
Hilmo Lippo
Peter A. Loos
Chara Ayotte
Jesse M. Hopgood
Mary Ludick
John A. Dormandy
Mae Berendt
Chas & Mitchell
Amy Nelson
Henry Hautala
Katie Losela
Joseph Watkins
Floresce M. Sealy
Gust Holma
Rose A. Tepjo
Alex LeClaire
Mary Ann John
Four Fined For Deer Violations In Wakefield Area
Game Warden John Rowett in the city reports four arrests for violations of the games laws. Cieo Rozzek of Watersmeet fined 20 dollars for hunting deer out of season. John Klopinski of Wakefield fined 25 dollars for hunting deer without a license. Frank Rujowa of Wakefield fined 25 dollars for hunting deer out of season. John Pepper of Ontonagon county fined 25 dollars for hunting deer without a license near Ewen.
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John Rowett
Cieo. Rozzek
Watersmeet
John Klopinski
Wakefield
Frank Rujowa
John Pepper
Ontonagon County
Ewen
Tilden Mine Finishes Shipping for Season
The Tilden mine completed its shipping for the season while the steamshovel was shut down this week. Substantial ore has been shipped this year and much more is expected next year.
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Tilden
Night Watchman Faces Cold After Midnight Exposure
W. J. Atkins, alone in Saw Mill at midnight in Banner Springs Tennessee, suffers a severe cold that reaches his lungs and ends his work. After trial with Dr Kings New Discovery he returns to duty fully recovered. claims the remedy cures severe colds and related ailments. Trial bottle free, 500 and 1.00, guaranteed by Chas. H. Warner.
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W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Dr. Kings
Chas. HI. Warner
Michigan Third in Corn Yield Despite Northern Location
Michigan ranks third in average corn yield per acre at 85.56 bushels, behind Indiana and Illinois, though total production places Michigan twelfth nationwide with 70 million bushels. The national average yield is 25.5 bushels per acre, with the country producing about 2.75 billion bushels.
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Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Ohio
Texas
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Fatally Wounded Young Man After Buckshot Incident
Peter Pucylowsky a well known local youth was shot by a stray buckshot while deer hunting seven miles from the city. He crawled about a half mile after being struck near the eye, was found by companions, and transported to Ashland hospital where his eye was later removed. No shooter has been identified yet.
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Peter Pucylowsky
D.8
Albert Blaha
Ashland
Shaw
Mining Companies Declare December Dividends
The Calumet and Arizona Mining company declares a dividend of $1 per share payable December 20 to stockholders of record December 1. The Calumet and Hecla Mining company announces a regular quarterly dividend of $8 per share payable December 22 to stockholders of record November 26. The North Butte Mining company declares a dividend of $1 per share payable December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet and Arizona Mining Company
Calumet and Hecla
North Butte Mining Company
Electric Improvements Expand City Light Network
James H. Kevorn and crew have erected new poles and strung wires for arc lights to be installed this month. Fifty arc lights have been contracted, and the dynamo and other machinery arrived this week and is being installed.
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James H. Kevorn
Opens Music School by Prof Riley at Semple Theatre site
Prof. William Riley, violinist at Semple Theatre, has opened a music school in his rooms above the McIntyre Restaurant. He will teach all string and brass instruments with office hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Wm. Riley
Semple Theatre
McIntyre Restaurant
LO A.m
Rumored hires at Colby and Tronton mines weather boom
Rumor says about TOOwen may be employed at the Colby and Tronton mines near town this winter. If true, Bessemer would again see a boom. Stockpiles at Tronton were cleared this week and Colby piles earlier. Ore shipments this year exceed last year and rival 1907, the banner year.
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Toowen
Colby
Tronton
Bessemer
Must Get New License In Warner-Crompton Liqueur Law
In Lanning Michigan inquiries by prosecuting attorneys examine features of the Warner-Crompton liquor law. The attorney general states amendments do not allow moving a saloon without a new license and the old couch provision is struck out. Physicians may not sell liquor in local option counties but may administer medicinal liquor. pharmacists cannot substitute osteopathic prescriptions for liquor.
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Lanning
Mich
Warner-Crompton
Bird
Anotha
Warner: Crampton
Aind
Dickinson
Sale and Supper at Presbyterian Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society will hold a sale and supper at the church parlors next Thursday. Sale starts at 4 PM and supper will be served from 5 30 PM until all are served. All are invited. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds Croup and Whooping Cough.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
State Primary School Fund Distributed to County Seats
Primary school funds apportioned at 81 per capita are being sent this week to school districts totaling $146,000. Audits note funds grow as bequests and new taxes add to revenue, with Allegan and Alcona counties holding large balances unused for salaries. Gogebic County receives 6605 dollars this year.
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Goeeeral Fuller
Means County
Mlegan County
Alcona County
Allegan County
Gogebic County
Timber Sale Alert Involving Frank Kulasevicez And N D Massie
A deal completed earlier this week saw Frank Kulasevicez selling to N D Massie a section of 35 acres of fine timber. The transaction details include the parties and the timber tract but lack broader context or prices.
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Frank Kulasevicez
N. D. Massie
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W. F. Kelley
Mgr
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Dan Suanto
Chas. W. Harkins
Lillie Thompson
J. A. Reed
Ruth J. Brandt
Walter Romatowski
Katie
Louis Kutil
Amelia V. Erm
Sidney D. Beaver
Anna Roman
Andrew Kanala and
Mariana Laitila
Hugh J. McPhee and
Rose Wagner
The
Herald
N. W. Ry
W.G. Ry
Chamberlain
Selis Timber
A. W. Jewell
Propriet I'S
Hatte
Chas. H. Warner
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