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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
4
A December scene describes leafless trees and bare meadows as Dame Nature sends soft snow flakelets to smooth the road Santa must travel. The verse credits J J Dumphey and celebrates snow that gladdens children with toys and presents.
A mixed report notes a costly blunder driving readers to Dr King s New Life Pills. It also covers Foster Latimer Co s sawmill resuming after repairs in Mellen with two crews, and W H Bridgman s confirmed term as Stanley postmaster. Reid s Meat Market lowers prices in Ironwood amid go ld vein hopes. Michigan Teachers Association meets in Ann Arbor Dec 29 30 31 with special rail rates.
The bodies of Charles Peterson and his son Oxman and John Gregorivich were found in the Isle Royal mine after a fire. Peterson lay in a tenth level room while the others were at the ninth level near old workings. Rescue parties entering the shaft were overcome by gas and forced to retreat before the remains were finally reached.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick healer for burns cuts and sores. It notes frequent street accidents and urges readers to keep the salve at hand, available for 25 cents at D. MacFarlane's Drug Store. Separately, Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp reports busy orders and projects steady output despite lower pig iron and billet production this year, citing a 600000 ton ingot capacity and substantial finished material capacity.
A signed card promises to refund the price of a 50 cent Green's Warranted Syrup of War if it fails to cure coughs or colds and to exchange a 25 cent bottle for satisfaction or money back. Correspondent D MacFarlane KF B Jones of Menominee notes literary satire in local papers.
A promotional notice claims Electric Bitters cure nervousness sleeplessness stomach upset and systemic troubles. It asserts quick relief by toning stomach kidneys bowels stimulating liver and cleansing blood with a satisfaction guarantee from the druggist.
A man shot himself after heavy gambling losses leaving a widow and three children. Two life insurance policies found in a bureau drawer had lapsed for eight months. one policy paid out by Pickell & Bro. in Detroit, the other company disclaimed liability due to lapse. The widow received funds from the Massachusetts Life Insurance Company in one week, while the other left a claim denied with a note that the insured should have read his policy.
The Besemer Common Council notes a settlement in the suit with Ignatz Konsella. The claimant and wife will sell and convey to the city a strip of land 16 feet wide and 120 rods long by warranty deed for 100 dollars for road purposes. The committee recommends purchasing the strip.
The report of a special committee is accepted authorizing a $100 payment to Ronsella and wife upon delivery of a properly executed deed for the premises. The mayor and Clerk are ordered to issue an official order in their favor. The vote tallied Ayes from Knight Becker Lillrose Blaha Bennetts and Jago with no Nays. The cornel adjourned.
The Methodist Young People hold a Candy Pull and Social on Wednesday evening at Ramquist Hall. A full program of new games and contests will be presented. An assortment of homemade candies will be for sale. Admission is five cents. All are welcome.
Ex cursion tickets available tan six tog inclusive with favorable return limits on account of National Live Lock Association. Apply to Rents Chicago & North Western Ry.
Notice is hereby given that the tax roll of the City of Bessemer Gogebie County Michigan is in my hands for collection. Taxes levied for 1903 may be paid at the office of Bessemer Lumber Company before January tenth without charge for collection, but five percent collection fees will be charged on taxes unpaid after January tenth. Edwin R. Bayiss Deputy City Treasurer Special Masonic Services.
Good for children the pleasant to take remedy provides immediate relief from coughs croup and la grippe. It acts at the source of trouble drawing out inflammation and soothing tissues to enable lungs to supply oxygen to blood. Dr Armstrong of Delia Texas prescribes it daily and asserts no better cough remedy exists, sold by F B Jones.
Reduced excursion tickets offered within 200 miles of selling station for December 24 and 25, returning by January 4. Applies to Chicago and North Western agents. Also includes a Goegiebic Circuit Court chancery notice in Bessemer involving Grace Hill non-residency and publication requirements.
By order of the Gogebic County Probate Court dated December 1 1903 six months were allowed for creditors to present claims against J W Kohout deceased in Gogebic County for examination and allowance at the Probate Office Bessemer on or before June 1 next. Claims will be heard on Mondays at ten o clock forenoon on the specified days. Dated December 1 1903 Curtis Back Judge of Probate.
In Glebic County at Bessemer Probate Office on January 11 at 10 o clock the hearing is ordered for Charles Battani's petition seeking administration of Batista Battani deceased. Public notice to run in Bessemer Herald for three successive weeks.
Default on a mortgage by Gunder P. Lee and Anna Lee of Ironwood Michigan to John Forslund. Mortgage dated October 1 1901 recorded October 7 1903, with $904.17 due plus $25 attorney fee. Sale set February 15 1904 at 1 PM at the Gogebic County Courthouse in Bessemer, Michigan. Lot 7, Block 20 in Ironwood. Curtis Buck attorney for mortgagee. First Pub November 21 last Feb 13.
Landowners and mortgagees are warned of a tax deed sale and six month reconveyance window. The Percurine Land Association Limited offers to reconvey on payment of all purchase sums plus 100 percent, sheriff fees, and five dollars per description. failure to pay prompts possession action. Descriptions cover multiple parcels in Section 4 Town 47 North Range 45 West Gogebic County Michigan. first publication Nov 21, last Jan 2.
Land sale for unpaid taxes has been made under a tax deed. Notice to owners mortgagees and assignees of all undischarged mortgages. reconveyance amount and costs due. Description includes NE and NW portions of Section 18 Town 48 North Range 45 West and adjacent parcels. payments totaling $5.58 to $27.57 cover 1895 to 1898 taxes. Porcupine Lane Association Limited, Marquette Michigan, Gogebic County.
Round trip tickets to Ann Arbor Michigan available at one fare for the trip on December 28 with return until January 2, 1904 inclusive. Valid on account of the State Teachers Meeting. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
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