This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
6
An advertisement touts a remedy called One Minute Cough Cure as lifesaving and effective against coughs colds croup bronchitis and grippe. It claims early use prevents consumption and promises immediate relief with endorsements attributed to T Maearlane and others.
Take notice that Ellen F Scott and Townsend Scott, owners of the lands described, may convey within six months after service upon them upon payment of purchase price plus fees and 100 percent additional for costs. If not paid, the undersigned will institute proceedings for possession of the land.
A fragment notes land in section 15 township 39 north range 46 west Gogebic County Michigan with tax entries and a payment of 500.42. The document is signed by G Iuland Montesano and dated Ostobyr 7th, A 9 13499.
Landowner A James faces foreclosure for unpaid taxes on parcels in Gozenie County Michigan. Notice states tax sale completed and purchaser has rights, with six months to redeem by paying purchase price plus costs. Court action may seek possession of the northeast quarter and southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 49 North, Range 46 West, plus other described tracts, with listed dates and costs.
North half of Section Four in Township, Range and County details shown for Gogebis region. Notes Armount pad 413.00 and names Chas. C. Neibold A. Edwin Neibold with Wakefield Michigan. Dated October 7, 1912 189.
Philo D. Brown and James S. Day trustees are notified a tax deed has been issued for unpaid taxes on land in sections 9 and 15 within Township 49 North Range 46 West Gogebic County Michigan. A six month window to convey is offered upon payment plus fees. otherwise proceedings for possession will start. Amount paid $205.38 with taxes listed from 1888 to 1899.
Notice to Algernon Merryweather owner that land described in Lot Two and northwest quarter sections in Gaogebic County Michigan is subject to tax sale. Purchaser may reconvey within six months after service upon payment of sums, plus 100 percent, plus sheriff fees and five dollar description fee. If unpaid, suit for possession will be started. Descriptions include Lot Two South east quarter etc. Taxes for 1838 through 185? listed. payments shown as S103.01 and 3.04. Dated October 21.
The San Franciscan chronicle reports the giant El Montecito grapevine near Santa Barbara is dying. Albert McCee offers the vine to Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce for permanent exhibit, with branches to be stored in the chamber rooms. A younger vine nearby remains nearly as large, and a second six foot circumference vine grows at the Cir Pintorta valley. All vines are of the Mission variety.
The article describes shipments of petrified wood from Arizona to a Paris exposition and recounts remarkable wells in the Middle East. It notes Arabs claiming early Islamic engineers dug a five foot diameter well and details Joseph's Well in Cairo Beyrut with multiple shafts and a winding passage, illustrating ancient engineering feats.
The Circuit Court in Gog County orders Godfrey Vansen to appear within twenty days and respond to the complaint. If not, a default will be entered. The order requires publication of notice in a local newspaper weekly for six weeks or personal service at the defendant’s residence. Norman Webhure, client list and attorneys listed in Bessemer Michigan.
Fragmented OCR notes describe chaotic weather events and scattered references to places and dates. The readable fragments mention Averett, Sherm, Sus, Aus, and Portes Ryso in a confused horizon of time markers. The text hints at storms, career notes, and a voting or meeting context without coherent facts.
Readable fragments point to diverse listings and notes around Wathfur and nearby towns. Mentions of dates, traders, and places hint at a mixed page of notices, minor ads, and community updates with unclear full details.
A garbled OCR segment mentions Rabat and Pitbttdd, with stray phrases about baseball thirds and writing in Whith. The readable fragments point to a sports or rail page, but most content is indecipherable, offering few concrete names, dates, or events to summarize.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a historical piece involving Vathes Steel Chic Petry and Montose Rio dred, with references to opium exposure and a museum setting. The readable lines are garbled. core entities include Vathes Steel Chic Petry, Montose Rio, and Uva Cer, suggesting a scandal or discovery.
The article notes a marked peculiarity in Boer clothing captured in photographs. It suggests skeptically that this characteristic appears across most Boer portraiture and may reflect intentional or accidental stylistic choices.
Fragmented OCR text mentions worldly brewing terms and scattered names. The snippet references a brewery related phrase and appears to mix foreign words with unclear references, lacking coherent events or identifiable persons.
The West continues to suffer a severe shortage across all sections despite preparations for winter. Demand remains greatly in excess of available supply as communities brace for harsher weather ahead.
Unclear OCR text references 8K race results and event outcomes with scattered numbers. Several names and places are garbled, but hints point to athletic standings, times, and possible prize amounts. The fragmentary material lacks coherent details for a full summary.
Old era theater shows winter stagecraft with two revolving cauldrons and a snow effect. Fans are asked to drive across the scene to spread the snow as it falls, creating a dramatic, if unusual, visual.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Paris with the number 12037 and references nearby locations or counts. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about numbers or places. No clear event or action emerges from the fragment.
A dealer offers tapeatry and framed tipesius panels in dark oak or black wood for hall library or dining room display. The pieces feature intricate beiewch and pet-fair maiden scenes in brocated knee bonnets and other period motifs with a modest price around 2.90.
A unclear OCR fragment discusses fixtures and ownership details for items in a property. It mentions usage by owners and a notion of beauty and duration, but the text is heavily garbled with missing names and places. The readable parts reference fixtures and private use rather than public sale or event.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a British competition, eleven teams, eight stations and chances at a feature event. It also references a square post, leaders, and a later section titled Gid Une Reeth Beets.
The fragmentary item mentions Ueber in Norway and references a bamboo task, China years ago, and a series of Salers Ua towers and phones. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The readable parts hint at a technological or telecommunication context with international links.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate casualties among royal family members linked to military service. The text mentions roles in army and navy and notes multiple deaths, but details are unclear due to garbling.
Fragmentary OCR states Besvyat’s Slot Machines Andina firm involved in legal matter. References to penny-in slot machines and explorers. Mentions about thousands of players and payouts, unclear details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.