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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
14
The Herald Pub Co edition dated Saturday December 4 1909 presents the standard newspaper content of the period with local notices, brief items, and community notices. This card notes publication details without content specifics.
The Board of Education of the City of Bessemer met December 1 1909 with Johnston Barber Chaney Paradis and Truett present and Byrne absent. Minutes of prior meeting approved. Bills approved including Gogebie Electric Co for lights and supplies Kalasavicz Skowr desks Laick Bros sewing tables Eberbach chem test glassware A Flanagan Comdse Solberg J J Frick oil cloth L H Truettner M J Walsh AC McClorg books Current Lit Pab Co boots Houghton Mifflin Co.
Ad offers sale items including a car Brooks Bank and a child’s surprise book from SCOTT & BOWNE at 409 Pearl St New York. readable fragments mention medicines and tools with pricing and availability.
The resignation of Miss Laura A. Elis, principal and third grade teacher, was accepted and filed on motion. The board set the fifth ward school janitor salary at $15 per month. Minutes show secretary Gustav L. Ziebur recording the actions.
At The Churches M E Church holds class at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with Rev Bickford serving. Wakefield Sunday School begins at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m under Edward Bickford. Presbyterian Church lists morning service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 45 with evening service moved to 7 00 p m led by Rev Lather.
James Johnston returned from Clark Lake with two full grown books. New library books arrived and many students seek them. Miss Hughitt of Escanaba visited Miss Turner for two weeks and attended High School events. Bessemer High School Athletic Association planned to install fixtures for lights and windows in the amusement hall to start indoor baseball practice. Some Copper Country schools have begun indoor baseball and hope to arrange games.
Capt W J Buzza and family hosted a Sunday reunion at the Puritan location. Attendees included Fred Buzza and family Wm Buzza and family James Kitto and family Sid Stanklake and wife and John Pender and family. Music was provided by the Puritan Melody Orchestra.
A quiet city remembers Doctor Moore in a regional poem by John Rowett. The composition recounts his autumn departure for the forest near San Sousa and his sudden death, noting Rowett’s presence at the time of the fatal shooting accident.
Minerva Chapter No. 122 R A M elected officers for 1910 Thursday evening with H P James W Bedell as King Edward Neidhold Scribe Irving W Truettner C of H William S Baird P 8 William A McMinn R A C Walter F Truettner Treasurer Jacob Goldman Secretary Gustav L Ziebu r 3rd M of V Alex Strom 2nd M of V Samuel J Williame 1st M of V Geo T William Senl Chas ID Fournier Sr
John Pascoe, formerly master mechanic at the Eureka mine, was presented with a fine 35 calibre automatic rifle Tuesday by several workmen in Bessemer to show esteem. Alice Mayville visited Bessemer Thursday. John Hanousek and Matt Brami attended to business in Bessemer Tuesday.
Andrew Kuli kuski whose property burned recently received insurance funds amounting to 1061 dollars. The Glen's Balle Insurance Co of New York insured the property and is represented by Alfred Kallander. Payment arrived nine days after the blaze.
Dedication services held at Ashland with C E Walton J H Eppy A L Smith Tuus L W Brice A F Olson committees arr angement Miss Marion Cleveland music Mrs Edward Neidhold reception Miss Helen McGreeham program morning service 1030 Hymn prayer Rev Edward Bickford anthem scripture reading SoloOffering sermon Rev Mr Luther benediction afternoon Swedish service 3 00 Rev Johnson Ekeberg evening service 730 prayer Rev J W Johnson scripture Rev W J Johnson solo benediction dedication Rev James Pascoe sermon Rev James Pascoe remarks by Rev J W Johnson hymn
The deer hunting season ended Tuesday with far fewer deer killed than last year but higher casualties. In Northern Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota the season saw 33 fatalities and 36 injuries amid ongoing hunting dangers.
A promotional notice offering one bottle of Warner's White Wine of Tar cough remedy to ministers who will try it and recommend it to friends after a fair trial. Requests interested parties address Dr. C. D. Warner Warner Drug Store Coldwater Michigan.
A Kansas letter from Tredick & Co. of Kingham praises Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup as a standard remedy and steady seller. Warner Drug Store notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps post influenza coughs, sold by Chas. H. Warner. Andrews F. Olson advertises WE-NO Rheumatic and Kidney Compound for rheumatism. Chamberlain's Liniment is claimed to speed a sprained ankle cure in days, sold by Chas. H. Warner.
Public auction announced for the dwelling on lot 13 block 8 original plat Village now City of Bessemer Gogebic County Michigan. Bid to highest responsible bidder on December 11 1909 at 10 am in front of City Hall. Possession around May 1 1910. Purchaser must remove the dwelling. Finance committee reserves right to reject bids. Signed W F Truttner Carl L Solberg Steve McDonald. Dated November 11 1909.
The Northwesterner, a new illustrated Upper Peninsula monthly from Menominee publisher Roger M. Andrews, draws strong support with over 1000 paid subscriptions in two weeks. It features editorials, local history, and a color Christmas cover, with a December issue offered free for postal card requests.
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