Local Notes from Bessemer and Surrounding Areas
Russell visited Tronwood on Thursday and Dr J H Rady of Wekefeld came to the city on Saturday. The Christmas season brings sales at Constable’s in December and Rocky Mountain Tea ads appear. The Bessemer school enjoys a holiday recess while local merchants report solid trade before Christmas. A stray red cow is reported near Bessemer with a reward for return. A fire damages the Palms mine No 4 engine house delaying operations briefly but not stopping underground work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
J. P. Moener
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Moore Street
A. ‘Taylor
Mich
Gust. Peterson
Hagen & Solberg
Upson
Antigo
Gust
Palms
Jerry Holland
Twentieth Century Pawn and Time Zone Reflections
John Ritchie Jr notes how the first people of the twentieth century will live near the date line in the Pacific with Monday arriving for most of the world. He contrasts global clocks from Melbourne to London as the century begins while warning about counterfeit salves and praising DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessemer
Gor
Pacific Ocean
John Ritchie, Jr
Ladies’ Home Journal
Melbourne
Manila
Calcutta
London
Tower of
House of Commons
Boston
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Pacific
Midway
Brooks Island
Wisconsin Central Railway Timetable Notice
Central Wisconsin Railroad announces December changes to passenger trains. Train No 2 departs Bessemer at opening minute for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis with afternoon option. Train No WM leaves Bessemer in the late afternoon for Alexandria Anthon and Chicago. Train No 8 arrives in Bessemer at early morning while Train No 8 arrives at Bessemer later in the day. Agent LL Cummens forwards the updated schedule.
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Wisconsin Central Try.co
Bessemer
Au A. m
Ashland
Yo'uth
Isia
Areves
Ste
Tute Pot
LL Cummens
Trains Schedule Fragments for Northern Route Rail Lines
Fragmentary timetable notes trains leaving Savon for Duluth and western destinations daily except Sunday. Mentions Calumet Ishpeming Marquette and other stops on the C M and St P line. Includes fare snippets and requests for tickets and time tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savon
Duluth
West
T-Soane
Daluth
Calumet Moughton
Ishpeming
Marquette
Ross
Calumet
Hewhton
Sault Ste Marie
Montreal
Michigan
Daly
A Pretty Home Wedding at the Graham Home
A wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Graham on Thursday evening at seven as Albert Humble and Annie Coad joined hands The ceremony was by Rev Joslyn of the M E church in the presence of friends and relatives Miss Sheridan of Ely Minn was bridesmaid and Richard Coad of Ely was groomsman The couple will reside on Long year street in rooms prepared for them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Albert Humble
Annie Coad
Revw Joslyn
M. EB. Church
Sheridan
Ely
Minn
Richard Coad
Master Mugford
Mr. Humble
Bride
Bessemer
Herald
Longyear Street
Guarantee to Refund on Greene's Warranted Syrup Bottle
A signed notice from D. MacFarlane and Frank B. Jones pledges to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle with a money refund if not satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
D. MacFarlane
Frank B. Jones
Wage scale talks between Jones and Lauughlins firm
The firm negotiates next year’s pay with employees after leaving the Amalgamated Association on July 1, 1898. A general wage rise is expected. Bessemer steel workers have already a 16 percent increase due to improved output. DeWitt’s Early Risers recommended for constipation by Dr. MacFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Lauughlins, Ltd
Amalgamated Association
Bessemer Steel Department
Iron Trade Review
For Sale Two Car Loads of Brand New Cutters
List advertises two car loads of brand new cutters by G 8S Morris of Waupun Wisconsin and nine second hand wood sleighs at half price plus a run ready plant and faster production. Mention includes Lewis Dennis Salem Indiana endorsing KRodol Dyspepsia Cure and MacFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 8S
Morris
Waupun
Wis
Lewis Dennis
Salem
Ind
MacFarlane
Wisconsin Central excursion tickets 200 mile limit
The Wisconsin Central By. Co. will sell excursion tickets to all points on its lines within a distance of 200 miles at a rate of one and one third fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec 2, 9th, 25th, 26th and 31st 1899 and Jan 1 1900 with final return limit to including Jan 2 1900. For further information call at the W. C. Depot. F B B Thirkield, Stealth Inspector of Chicago, endorses Rodol Dyspepsia Cure stating it cured his severe dyspepsia and indigestion. LD MacFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central By. Co
W. C
F. BB. Thirkield
Chicago
LD. MacFarlane
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Severe Lung Troubles
A vintage advertisement urges using Boschee's German Syrup to treat severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germs, reduces inflammation, aids ex pectoration, and improves sleep. The pitch notes availability of sample bottles at Jones' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Jones’ Drug Store
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Santdar
May Orth
Rk Feck
M. Keearate
Wark
Wakeffelt
Ponce
Wakefeld
Wakefield
Reseumer
Wakefelt
Wakefon
Oshd A. Tb
Cesses Desk Sone Dea P.m
WT. Russell
J. H. Rady
Wekefeld
City
Constable's
Geo. Rupp
George
Tronwood
Bessemer School
Claflin
Wisconsin
R. A. Deoughas
The
Frenwood News Record
8. G. Campiedl
Watel
Nellietfe
Ironwood
Rev
C.J. McConnell
W. W.turmer
Armour Packing Company
Rocky Mountain
Ana
Jons Melnon
Bessemer, Mich
A. Peterson
Powill
J. 1. Constatte
F.B. Jones
Mr. Jones
Nick Nellessen
Moody
East Northfield
Mass
Con Briday
DeWitt's
Adolf W. Peterson
Peterson
A. I. Johnston
DeWitt’s
Wisconsin Central
C.S.S
A. RY
W.R Gilbert
Matt J. Joanson
E. A. Corrigan
G.T. Appleton
Justice of Peace
Clarksburg
N. J
DeWitt
DD. MacFarlane
Longyear St
Perous and
Yee
J. R. Johnson
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