Wisconsin and national notices from Hurley to Milwaukee
J F Fisher succeeds Engel at Wisconsin Central depot Hurley as 1862 yard expansions planned at Abbotsford Wisconsin Henry C Payne named postmaster general by Theodore Roosevelt to replace Smith Lola nda Bonnie found not guilty of murder in D C Mrs Ayers case Anchor Line to launch three new Great Lakes boats 15 mph three feet longer than Northland or Northwest storm kills sheep and Beardsmen risk lives in northwest states F B Jones supplies games from Tiddledy Winks to chess John Corrigan says lakes busiest season expected 1902 Ore rates head of lakes not less than 1.
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Great Lakes
Northland
Northwest
John Corrigan
Cleveland
Duluth
Victor Herbert Portrait Featured in Milwaukee Fund Edition
The Milwaukee Sentinel issue of December 13 is a color plate edition for McKinley Memorial Fund entertainment. It includes a fine portrait of Victor Herbert, famed leader of the Pittsburg Orchestra, who will perform at the benefit.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Oil gusher spouts in Texas as Hurley Ironwood men invest
A company with Hurley and Ironwood men entered Texas oil prospects. Last Saturday an eight inch gusher began spouting oil about a hundred feet high. Key figures mentioned include F. G. Van Stratum, George Moore, S. S. Curry, Chas. Humphrey, John Brennan, and E. H. Kelly who anticipate large profits from the flow. The Hurley Miner notes a complimentary remark about the Jones snow plow by F. B. Jones of Bessemer, praising its value in towns facing heavy snows and the benefit of clean sidewalks at low cost.
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Hurley
Ironwood
Texas
F. G. van Stratum
George Moore
S. S. Curry
Chas. Humphrey
John Brennan
E. H. Kelly
Hurley Miner
Jones
F. B. Jones
Bessemer
F B Jones offers books and holiday goods in Bessemer
The ad notes F B Jones stocks a well chosen book collection for Christmas gifts, highlighting books by leading authors and low prices. It also mentions Jones’ extensive holiday display of toilet sets and jewelry boxes, with a focus on value, variety, and ongoing advertising effectiveness.
Naval court of inquiry finds Schley guilty majority charges
The naval court of inquiry concluded Admiral Schley was guilty of conduct unbecoming a soldier on most charges after Dewey’s exceptions were ignored by the War Secretary. Public opinion diverges, praising Schley as a hero of Santiago even as the formal finding stands. In related notes, the comptroller highlights a 41 percent rise in national bank note circulation since March last year, boosting currency elasticity as crops shift through markets.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Admiral Dewey
Secretary of War
Naval Department
Winfield Scott Schley
High School Events Spotlight Holiday Plans and Play
Examination week content and after school fund drive highlight a busy period at the High School. Activities include a grasshopper dissection in zoology, a Schiller Male Quartette concert on December 21, and an English drama deployment of A Christmas Carol with strong audience engagement.
German comedy Versatzen delights local audience
The light cheerful play kept the audience awake with strong performances from Jessie McLaughlin and Paul Gerhardt. Reviews praise the lead roles and the overall tone, noting warm reception and solid staging.
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Versatzen
Jessie McLaughlin
Paul Gerhardt
Wakefield Notes Far Reaching Train Delays And Local Visits
Thomas Miller transacted business at Ironwood on Thursday while N W Darrow of Ironwood visited Wakefield. All trains ran late this week due to snow storms along the line. Mrs Otto Ostermeyer visited friends in the head of the lake cities Friday. Miss Yallie and Bessie Killum will spend the holiday in the copper country. A E Sterne of Bessemer for the New York Life Insurance Co was in town Thursday. Jack Frost caused many pipes to burst with repairs needed. Holiday trade is slow but merchants hope for a rush in the last three days before Christmas. The C N W official car with Hartley and Tarbox toured the tracks at the mines. Alquist Bros. push timber contracts. about thirty choppers and teams employed. Labor is in demand. wages liberal with board and lodging. Kallander Nelson announce holiday offerings. Old customers invited to shop during the holiday week for groceries, dry goods, fancy dishes, Christmas novelties, and 1902 calendars. Miss Ida Running and Mr John Dahl.
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Kallander & Nelson
Married at M. E. Parsonage Ironwood
The couple united in marriage at the M E parsonage in Ironwood on Monday with Rev W C Clemo officiating. The bride was attended by Alma Kallander of Bessemer and Albert Olson stood as best man. A reception and supper followed at the bride’s parents home in Wakefield with many friends offering wishes for happiness. The bride received numerous valuable gifts.
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M. E. Parsonage
Ironwood
W. C. Clemo
Alma Kallander
Bessemer
Albert Olson
Wakefield
Bessemer Council Adjourns With Quorum Missing
Regular meeting of the Common Council of Bessemer held December 16 1901. Mayor presided while Aldermen Mennie Adamzak Friday and Piper attended and six were absent Johnson Prince Carlson Rowe Peterson and Hendy. Quorum not present, motion to adjourn made by Mr Piper. City Clerk Torsten Eggen recorded the proceedings.
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Common Council
City of
Bessemer
Messrs
Mennie
Adamzak
Piper
Johnson
Prince
Carlson
Rowe
Peterson
Hendy
Woman faces peril and seeks cures for gall stones
A Wisconsin woman feared death from stomach trouble and jaundice until she used Electric Bitters. Her doctor warned only an operation could save her. The remedy cured her stomach liver and kidney problems, ending loss of appetite and dyspepsia. Sold by D Mac Farlane.
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I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
D. MacFarlane
Notice to Taxpayers in Bessemer 1901 Taxes Due
Notice to taxpayers that the city tax roll for Bessemer for 1901 is in the deputy city treasurer's hands and tax payments will be accepted at the First National Bank of Bessemer starting Thursday, December 12. Durves W. Lorin, Deputy City Treasurer.
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Bessemer
First National Bank of
Arnica Salve Praised For Painful Corn Cure
H Robinson of Hillsborough NL reports severe corn pain that made walking nearly impossible. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is claimed to have cured the condition and is said to act like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, and other skin ailments with a guaranteed cure at D MacFarlane for 25 cents.
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H. Robinson
Hillsborough
Bucklen
D. MacFarlane
Bank Report on The First National Bank of Bessemer 1901
Report of the condition of The First National Bank at Bessemer Michigan as of December 10 1901 shows resources including loans and discounts 524.71 overdrafts 2276.08 U S bonds 12500.00 stocks 937700.00 banking house and fixtures 9200.00 due from state banks 25.21 due from approved reserve 24408.53 checks 1442.03 notes of other national banks 3500.00 fractional currency 173.89 legal money reserve includes specie 128.35 postal notes 1000.00 U S certs of deposit redemption fund with the United States Treasurer five percent of circulation total assets and liabilities break out capital surplus undivided profits and other items with deposits total 437514.66 dollars. The affidavit by cashier William I Prince dated December 19 1901 includes notary public W J Russell and directors Geo L Loopr Gro H Abeel and Jos Sellwoop.
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U.S
Wank
Cece Weess
U.S. Certif
State OF Michigan
Editor Praises Foley's Honey and Tar in Testimonial
Lynch of the Daily Post Phillipsburg New Jersey reports a strong endorsement for Foley's Honey and Tar. He says it is the best remedy his family has used for coughs and colds and cannot praise it enough.
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Lynch
Daily Post
Phillipsburg
N. J
Foley
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Bessemer Plich
J. F. Fisher
Engel
Wisconsin Central
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Abbotsford
Henry C. Payne
Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Charles Emory Smith
Langlois
Lolanda Bonnie
James Seymour Ayers
Kenmore Hotel
Washington D. A
North West States
Knox
Michigan
Auditor General Powers
St. Mary’s Falls Ship Canal
United States
Ironwood Times
A. W. Bryant
Rigely
Mining Journal
Lake Willex Desert
Wisconsin and
Watersmeet
State Line
John Kelley
Watersmeet Township
Gogebic County
Bessemer Township
Jessie Hallan
Libbie Guyer
Edith Burt
Schiller
Olga Hansen
George Humble
Scrooge
Clara Lund
Sadie Silverman
John Benske
Glee Club
Miss Wandless
Agnes Redner
Merry Christmas
HR. Lindsey
Thomas Miller
Mrs. S. Borak
Bessemer Friends
N. W. Darrow
Otto Ostermeyer
Lake Cities
Miss Yallie
Bessie Killum
Copper Country
A. E. Sterne
New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Frost
Hartley
F. O. Tarbox
Alquist Bros
Miss Ida Running
John Dahl
Council Proceedings
Torsten Eggen
Bank Report
First National Bank
A. Salisbury
Loope & Whiteside Block
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