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Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

22

Flannigan Next Judge in Michigan Circuits

R C Flannigan of Norway plans a circuit bench transition after a Lansing reunion and a possible January convention to nominate him, potentially replacing Judge Stone on the supreme court bench. The piece praises his energy, influence in the Upper Peninsula, and notes his forthcoming step from a large practice. Cham Berlain s Cough Remedy is endorsed as influenza epidemics test its value. sold by Chas H Warner.

R.C. Flannigan Norway Lansing Judge Stone Marquette Supreme Court Piannigan Michigan Upper Peninsula Flannigan Straits Supreme Bench Flannigen Chas. H Warner

Killing on Gogebic Range Ends in Accident

Anton Peterson of Iron Belt, formerly Ironwood, while hunting rabbits with Hans Lareen of Upson, accidentally shot himself. After laying his gun down, he picked it up by the end of the barrel and the weapon exploded, killing him shortly after.

Gogebic Anton Peterson Iron Belt Ironwood Hans Lareen Upson Peterson

Night Watchman Recovers Using Dr King’s New Discovery

W. J. Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, exposed to dampness and cold, suffered a severe lung cold that forced him to quit work. After trying many remedies, he used Dr King’s New Discovery and returned to work, praising its relief for persistent coughs and throat issues. Trial bottle free, 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by Chas. H.

W. J. Atkins Banner Springs Tenn Dr. Kings Chas. H. Warner

Deer Licenses Issued in County This Year

County Clerk Luxmore reports 617 resident deer hunter licenses issued this year and nine non resident licenses issued.

Luxmore

Graded Salaries Begin for State Clerks in Michigan

Graded salaries for clerks in the Michigan state departments will take effect January 1 with pay ranges from $800 to $1,200. Auditor General Fuller says the act will be complied with and notes the grading system has been under study to measure efficiency. New clerks start at $800 and cannot be raised for six months, while civil service could follow if provisions aren’t fully carried out.

Lanning Mich Fuller

Copper industry growth noted in 1909 US output

United States Geological Survey reports that in 1909 the United States contributed more than half of global copper production with exports totaling 618,613,542 pounds, the largest annual volume on record. The year also saw reduced production costs due to better methods and higher labor efficiency.

United States United States Geological Survey

Stock Market Turkey Thrift Rumors and Window Dressing

The market showed wide movement in stocks not usually active with deal rumors. Reports noted United States Steel may issue preferred stock to employees under a profit sharing plan instead of common stock this year, with past successes from 50 subscription last January. The shift suggests potential official guidance toward preferred stock assignments over common stock.

United States Steel Corporation

Kohl Relieved by Knights of Pythias Farewell

Theo Kohl, agent for the C N W Ry, was surprised by K P lodge members after Thursday meeting. They enjoyed games and music, a light lunch, and presented him a cut glass water set. He plans to move to Harley to become agent there. successor pending. Local friends regret the departure.

Theo. Kohl K. of P. Lodge Kohl Harley

Stung for Fifteen Years Healed by New Life Pills

B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffered chronic indigestion and spent 200 dollars on medicines before Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him. The pills claim to relieve constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. A Christmas gift section advertises Bavarian and German hand painted chinaware at Jensen Linteman.

B. F. Ayscue N. C Dr. King Chas

Good Sleighing Now

Yesterday’s light snow left several inches across city streets, creating ideal sleighing conditions. Residents welcomed the cold snap as it dries damp snow and enhances comfort, with forecasts of continued cold weather improving road and street surfaces.

Dr Shoop Cough Remedy Endorsed by Druggists

Coughs that are tight or tickling find quick relief from Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy. The advert claims a mountain shrub leaf gives curative properties and soothes bronchial membranes. Mothers are urged to use it, stating it can be given to the youngest, with sales by Bjornson & Brami Ramsay.

Bjornson

Fire destroys residence at Ramsay after candle

Fire last Sunday morning destroyed the residence of Mrs. Brown at Ramsay. The blaze started when she left a candle burning on a table while going upstairs for work. Ramsay has no fire protection and the house burned to the ground. It was not known if insurance was carried.

Annual stockholders meeting for First National Bank

Notice to stockholders for the annual election at the bank in Bessemer Michigan. Meeting set for 2:00 p m Tuesday January 11 1910 to elect five directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as may come before it. Walter F Truettner Vice Pres t and Cashier.

First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan Walter F. Truettner

Holiday Rates to the East via South Shore

Holiday transport offers apply to agents for travel to the East via the South Shore. Service covers all Eastern Canadian points and local stations with connections through Lower Michigan.

South Shore Lower Michigan

Opens New Theatre in Ironwood by W F Kelley

Manager W F Kelley of the Temple Theatre circuit opened a new play house in Ironwood on Thursday December 17. He plans to introduce vaudeville soon and may book road shows.

W. F. Kelley Temple Theatre Ironwood Kelly

Pioneer of Gogebic range to visit Mesaba area

A communication from M. M. Riley of Riley Goldberg Classon Rice announces a Mesaba visit next week. He will renew Michigan acquaintances and form new ties, recalling his role as a Gogebic range pioneer remembered by Mesaba residents from the old Gogebic days.

Enterprise M. M. Riley Riley, Goldberg, Classon & Rice Mesaba Michigan Riley Virginia Enterprise

Railroads Will Drop Ads After January First

National railroads plan cutting all advertising after January but newspapers will carry ads through their monthly periodicals. Major firms studied the subject and conclude papers give best results, urging Lusineesa men to limit spending to legitimate newspaper methods for better value.

Lusineesa

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Gertrude Perry As “Princess Vetive”’ In “Graustark Dr. Shoop Jensen & Linteman Ramsay Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co J. A. Vogtlin Victor Talking Machines Diamonds Jeweler and Optometrist Suffolk Street Edison Phonographs Music Books Parker China Kodaks Chickering Bros Lyon & Healy’s Rie
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