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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
10
A Japanese traveler in the United States says Japanese smokers favor cigarettes or tiny pipes with mild tobacco. He notes many stay moderate due to historic tobacco scarcity and high tariffs, teaching frugality and small pipes that hold little tobacco. He predicts future shift to larger pipes as Japan grows wealthier.
Nearly all horses that pull London buses come from America or Canada with Great Britain sourcing over 29,000 US horses annually. Since the coaching era ended British farmers shifted from harness horses to gallopers and jumpers, neglecting the steady draft type.
Louise Fabert of St Nazaire, renowned diver and salvage firm head, earns a gold medal from the French Society for the Encouragement of Good Actions for five rescues. In Ireland, curious wedding rejoicings in Arynagh see a groom aged 60 and a 28 year old bride marred by an arc fire incident after a flax pond dunking and clothing set alight. bride in critical condition.
A patented process in Brazil for preparing coffee in abloids uses compression to reduce export costs and improve certainty that buyers receive pure, unadulterated coffee. The system promises lower shipping expenses and a consistent product quality for consumers.
The text notes the hard white shell inner layer is absent in freshly plucked coconuts, leaving only a creamy film about a sixteenth of an inch thick that must be scraped away. It describes the nut as containing sparkling liquid instead of the familiar acrid coconut milk known to English consumers.
Germany funds pawnshops from city treasury or savings bank linked to the shops. Items offered at pawn are valued by sworn appraisers.
Fulton County, founded in 1850, stands out as the only Pennsylvania county without a railroad. It is likened to a thrifty, intelligent community, with only two newspapers, the Republican and Democrat, reflecting the county’s political divide since its creation.
A Cincinnati reader from Gentryville Indiana praises One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs and colds. The testimonial claims immediate results, cures for hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and asserts early use prevents consumption.
An explorer found in Nineveh ruins a magnifying glass and scholars note that about four thousand years ago Egyptians and Assyrians observed stars with a primitive telescope and a penny in the slot machine legend reflects a later tale.
First notice published November 21 and last on January 6 informs Ellen E. Scott and Townsend Scott owners of described lands that a tax deed sale has occurred for unpaid taxes. The notice offers reconveyance within six months after service upon payment of all sums paid plus one hundred percent, sheriff fees, and five dollars per description. If unpaid, the holder will seek possession of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and southwest quarter of the northeast quarter in Section 15, Township 49 North, Range 46 West, Gogebic County, Michigan, covering taxes 1888 through 1898 with amount paid shown as 309.42. Dated October 7, 1899.
Barclay A. Tames owner of described lands gives notice that sale has lawfully title under tax deed and that a reconveyance may be obtained within six months after service by paying all sums paid plus 100 percent and sheriff fees. If not paid, the undersigned will pursue possession proceedings.
Statement of taxes due for lands in Gogebic County Michigan covering multiple quarters in sections 10 and 49 of township 49 north range 46 west with tax years 1887 through 1901. Amount paid $109.29 by G. L. Buland dated October 7 1899.
The owner warns that land in Gogebic County Michigan has been sold for unpaid taxes under a tax deed. The undersigned offers reconveyance within six months upon repayment of all sums plus 100 percent and sheriff fees. If not paid, possession actions will follow. Described parcels include sections in Township 49 North Range 46 West with listed tax years and totals. The amount paid previously was $130.17. Dated October 7, 189? by G. J. Bui and Montesano, Wash.
First pub now with last Jan 6th to David Ellis Cormeau owner of land described. Sale of land under tax deeds, six months to pay all sums paid plus 100 percent, sheriff fees, and five dollars per description. If unpaid, proceedings for possession will be started. North half of Section Four 4 Township 47 North Range 45 West Gogebie County Michigan Taxes for 1832 1383 1884 1885 1895 1896 and 1897 Amount paid 413.41 Chas C Neidholl Edwin Neikold Wakefield Michigan Dated October 7 A D 1899.
Miss Annie E. Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports a long battle with dyspepsia and weakness. She credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with complete relief by aiding digestion and curing stomach troubles.
G. L. Buland of Montesano Washington publishes notice to Philo D. Brown and James S. Day trustees owner of lands in Gogebic County Michigan. Unpaid taxes on described sections may lead to possession action after tax deed purchase plus related costs and five dollar per description surcharge. Tax amounts listed from 1888 to 1908 total 205.38.
First published notice to Algernon Merryweather as land owner describes sale of Lot Two block in Section 6 Township 40 North Range 46 West Gogebic County Michigan. Demands payment of all sums paid plus 100 percent premium and sheriff fees within six months. failure leads to possession action. Describes years 1888 1880 1890 1901 1903 1904 1907 1908 with amount paid 103.01 dated October 18 18xx.
Circuit Court in Gegebic County requires Godfrey Hanson a non resident of Michigan to answer by appearance or have bill confessed. Publication in the Pessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or personal service at least twenty days before appearance. Norman W. Haire Circuit Judge.
Local notices report residents moving into new rooms in the Bersbach and Lavaux buildings, Will Moore returning home from Saxon to spend Christmas, and Gust O'Brien visiting from Ann Arbor. Also noted are holiday promotions, a jeweler advert, and reports on C N W freight activity and Finlander murder verdicts.
The report itemizes taxes collected or received by the county treasurer for selling keeping for sale or manufacturing distilled brewed or malt liquors during the year ending December 1 1899. Martin Kalnper county treasurer signs the document dated December 1 1899.
John O'Brien plans a Monday trip to Phoenix to join his wife and daughter Mrs. W. A. Oppen, who moved there weeks ago due to failing health. Mrs. Oppen has benefited from the change, and Mr. O'Brien expects to stay several months. Hy, at Tilden mine for nine years, reports no days lost. Minnesota lumber outlook shows large employment and substantial log output. no sign of stagnation. One Minute Cough Cure touts quick throat and lung relief and consumption prevention. D. MacFarlane endorses it as a grippe remedy.
An ad highlights a Michigan state souvenir spoon engraved with Bessemer Mich, plus a broad selection of rings and diamond rings priced from $8.00 to $150.90. Also notes a claim about One Minute Cough Cure saving a child from croup, claiming instant belief in its effectiveness.
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