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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
2
Lionel Leigh, a German tutor, guides a hesitant walk with Ella Wycherly in Wycherly Woods. Amid stormy weather and rising feelings, Ella confesses loneliness and hints at secrets, while Miss Worthington stoutly monitors propriety and threatens to end lessons.
Lionel asks Miss Wycherly if she loves Italy and she answers with coded longing. She reveals a forthcoming journey in twelve months and hints at a deeply tied friendship, heightening tension as their feelings surface amid autumn leaves.
A narrator notes a confrontation at Wycherly Hall in which a lady declares Lionel no longer needed as German master and orders him to leave. He bows, takes his hat, and departs, amid a formal withdrawal of his services.
Ella Wycherly wanders to Calthorpe Park gates where she encounters the earl and a dashing cousin who plot to smuggle her into a grand ball. He urges a discreet plan involving a chaperon and staged etiquette, promising a night of society intrigue and romance at Wood Lane.
Gen Pritchard who helped capture Jefferson Davis died at his Allegan home from heart failure at age 73. A Civil War brigadier general, he later co founded the First National Bank of Allegan and led the First State Bank. Survived by daughter Mrs C R Wilkes and son Harry D Pritchard.
Battle Creek musician Mary Paul daughter of Mrs J W Paul suffered a door crush injury leading to finger amputation under anesthetic She awoke believing her pianist career would be ruined and nearly died from heartbreak as Dr Reynolds performed the necessary operation to save her life
In Owosso, Glesson J. Young who died decades ago left no administrator. The widow, now Rev W H McKee’s wife, was appointed administratrix and 28 claimants appeared, led by George Young. He says he remained on the farm until age 25 and seeks 30 dollars plus interest, totaling about 1ae. He contends the claim may be outlawed but he waited for an administrator’s appointment and did not know he could file earlier.
Washington Dost notes London stock exchange men as chief nicotine targets. A physician observes that city brokers and clerks drift to nicotine poisoning via frequent cigarette smoking, especially cheap brands. He advises after meals only and limited evening use to curb restlessness and health risks.
Martin E. Bourke aged 19 was arrested in Pinconning for stealing a package of $1100 from State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier while a passenger on a Grand Trunk train on November 13. Bourke confessed to the theft and returned $815. Officers involved include Port Huron Police Chief Marx, Grand Trunk Special Officer Foley, and Lapeer Sheriff Conley. Bourke to be confined in Lapeer County Jail. father, an undertaker, promises to replace the remaining $185.10.
Thelma Gray seven year old daughter of Charles Gray a dry goods merchant is badly injured in Kalamazoo when a runaway horse attached to a carriage veers into the buggy she had just alighted from. The horse and cart driver lose control and run over her as she stood in front of her home.
A car carrying Sumner Prescott, VP and GM of Prescott Iron Works, and relatives of Senator Stephenson ran off a road between Escanaba and Gladstone, rolling down a steep embankment. Captain Frank Lent died instantly, Prescott injured, and Isaac Stephenson Jr, Joseph Duxberry, and Albert Holquist sustained injuries.
A man and companion observe a frail horse struggling up a hill in heat. The animal collapses and dies as onlookers explain the sun’s rays through its ribs set hay alight and the smoke chokes the beast. Australian jewelers rent engagement rings to customers.
Emma Tigner of Lincoln township died nine hours after a kitchen stove fire accident caused by her attempt to build a fire in her mother's absence. Authorities report the incident as an accidental death with no foul play suspected.
Joseph G. Evers a 30 year old machinist who arrived in Detroit from Payton Ohio five weeks ago died by shooting himself through the head in an apparent suicide. The death was reported from local officials and marks another tragic self inflicted passing in the city.
Edgar Wagner of Lansins won custody of the couple’s children after his wife filed for court permission to send them to the state public school. The wife argued he had no means to support the family.
Marvin Gregg and Charles Thomas confessed piling ties and placing rails on the Wabash track east of Britten. A passenger train hit the rail, sending it 30 feet and wrecking the obstruction. The boys said they did not know why they acted and did not consider possible fatalities.
Mrs. Dorcas J. Rathbun was found dead in Detroit from laudanum and illuminating gas. The room held a newly made will showing a death by own action. She leaves $4000 to the Detroit Cat Club for cat care and $1 for other animals, reflecting a life devoted to animals despite enmity from people.
State Game Warden Pierce reports 3014 hunters crossed the straits of Mackinac into the upper peninsula between November 1 and 7. The peak activity fell on November 4 7 and 8. From November 10 to December 2 7 percent of deer were shipped to lower Michigan starting November 11 and ending November 20 with 198 deer.
Early morning excursion near Nezaunee ends with Andrew Johnson killing two deer legally and two timber wolves pursuing them. He earns a bounty of 70 dollars for the wolves, underscoring local wildlife reward rules.
William Henry 76 dies after long illness in Houghton. August Antilla, 16, killed by powder explosion while blasting stumps near Negaunee. Ann Arbor railroad lays off workers due to tight money market. James Snover of Meta mora and wife Mrs Snover die. three children survive. Join Laddenpan of Calumet shot by Rev A L Heidman during deer search. fifth fatal district accident. William Van Domelin to supervise Musketon Rescue Mission in Crystal theater building. E W Angell, Ann Arbor railway embezzler, waives exam. bound over to circuit court. Edward Austin, 4, killed by falling tree at Hastings. died three hours later. War Dept sends new artillery outfit to First Battery in Lansing and Mason. Clyde Hesth, 12, breaks right arm playing football. previous similar break this season. Mrs E S Finner of Antrim loses $20 last year to theft. receives unsigned forgiveness letter. Adam Pumpola killed by ore fall at Pabst mine Ironwood. 33, left wife and four children in Finland. Major Harrison Soule of UM resigns, effective February after 25 years. Civil War veteran. Rollo Viers and Shaffer boy injured by revolver misfire. one glancing bullet wound. Mrs Clara Connelly found guilty of manslaughter in Grand Rapids. self-defense claim rejected. Nora Cady and George Dill wed in St Joseph after secret nuptials. Sam and George Muller arrested for sertion on wives’ complaint. bail posted after Eaton Rapids hearing.
Sunday School lesson outlines how Israel moves toward nationhood under judges, with Samuel's emergence as a trusted prophet after Eli’s failings. It notes God rarely spoke then, the open vision at Shiloh, and Samuel’s role in delivering a needed warning to the people about sins of Hephai and Phinehas, elevating Samuel as a key prophet.
The China Inland Mission sent twenty two missionaries last month. Presbyterian Sabbath schools report officers teachers and scholars. An $80000 building is planned as Methodist headquarters at Winona Indiana. Meerut India hosts the largest Methodism Sunday school with 4154 members. All Saints Sheffield claims Britain’s largest Bible class averaging 1600. Porto Rican year book 1907 highlights Methodism advances there.
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