Local News Briefs From The Bessemer Herald
The Bessemer Herald reports Saturday June 12 coverage by F B Hand. Details appear on regional events and community notes for residents of the area.
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
2
Bessemer Herald Sold to New Proprietors
The Bessemer Herald has changed ownership to P. Fitzgerald of Melien and F. Siebencolin of Ashland. The sale includes the plant, goodwill, subscription list, and all unpaid accounts. The former owner F B Hanp expresses confidence in the new management and goodwill for Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Herald
Romining
Fis P. Fitzgerald
Melien
F . Siebencolin
Ashland
Herald
Bessemer
F. B. Hanp
Garden Planting Hints For Winter To Spring
Azaleas suffer in winter while fuchsias stay indoors until March. Use careful fertilization, list seeds early, turn plants to prevent legginess, and avoid excess fertilizer. Exterminate pests, avoid cloudy day watering, maximize sun for geraniums, amaryllis, queen lilies. Bring plants to light by late March for May blooms. Maintain clean windows, pots, and sealed cracks.
Hoover Forgetting the Cause of Electricity Becomes Great Discovery
In a 19th century Ohio academy a student named Hoover fumbled an exam on electricity yet astonished onlookers by revealing he once knew the cause and nature of electricity. Professor Baldwin Bishop praised Hoover’s past knowledge while lamenting his momentary lapse as visitors listened to the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Painesville
Ohio
Baldwin Bishop
Bishop
Academy
Cliss
Mr. Hoover
J, Carter Beard
Success Magazine
Pension Plan for Cleveland-Cliffs Workers and Families
The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company starts a 1909 pension system for retired workers and for widows and orphans of employees killed in service. Widows with or without children under 16 receive $12 monthly for five years. each eligible child adds $1 monthly. If no widow or eligible children exist, the board may extend beyond five years. The fund is independent of retirement pensions and honors long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland-Cliffa Iron Company
United States
Pension Board
Colby and Ironton Mines Shut Down Indefinitely
Following an abrupt halt ordered by Superintendent Barber, the Colby and Ironton mines ceased operations indefinitely due to large ore stocks and fulfilled orders for iron and steel for the coming year. About 600 of 750 workers were laid off. 150 remain to clean shafts, with 100 more to go. A steam shovel is in operation at Colby and a second will arrive for Ironton next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Barber
Colby and
Ironton
Colby
Crystal Falls
Famous Unmarried Men and Celibacy in Great Work
The article surveys thinkers and artists who favored celibacy for those pursuing high art. It cites Bacon Schopenhauer and Moore and notes poets like Dante Milton Shakespeare and Dryden as examples of married life hindering creativity. Wagner Handel and others are referenced to illustrate differing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Schopenhauer
Moore
Beatrice
Dryden
Scott
Wagner
Liszt
Magda
Handel
Ironwood Beats Rhinelander 4 to 2 in Local Grounds Game
Ironwood defeated Rhinelander 4 to 2 on Ironwood grounds last Saturday. Batteries were Ironwood Belfast Fuener and Rhinelander Mohr Williams. Sunday game postponed due to wet grounds. Bessemer Hurley also postponed. Schedule lists Ironwood vs Rhinelander for June 13 14 and Bessemer vs Hurley June 13. A Wakefield Hurley train runs Sunday at 1 pm arriving Hurley at 1:45 pm with return around five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Rhinelander
Belfast
Fuener
Mohr
Williams
Bessemer
Preparing For The Next Game At Hurley
A fan walks to work after a victory and plans for next Sunday's game against Hurley. He recalls past plays, corrects errors, and urges fans to take the Northwestern train at 1 30 p m to attend the ball game, promising excitement over quiet strolls and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan
Hrim
Hurley
South Shore
Falls
Green cures for worry and fatigue said by British nerve specialist
A London nerve specialist links green surroundings to improved eyesight and health among city dwellers. He notes people seek restful green foliage and that green rooms aid rest, citing a popular actress who felt better in a green room. Also reports large scale hare shipping and rising supply with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Probate Court Sets Hearing in Joinkos Setti Estate
In Gogery County the Probate Court under Judge Curtis Buck fixes July 6 1909 at 10 a m for hearing Bernard Viettas petition to grant administration of the Joinkos Setti estate to Vietta or another suitable person. A public notice will run for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogeric
Bessemer
Curtis Back
Joincossetti
Bernard Vietta
Bessemer Herald
Sahd
The Answer About Stuttering Women
A Cleveland Leader quotation notes a man’s claim that he has met many stutterers but never a stuttering woman. The remark reflects dated views on speech disorders and gender.
Game Laws Unchanged in Final Hours of Legislature
The Herald reports both the fish bill and the game bill failed of passure in the last hours of the legislature. The house did not take up the fish bill and the game bill failed as committees could not iron out differences in conference. Laws remain the same for two more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
House
Senate
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F. B. Hand
Celar
Pet Ironwood
Rhinel
Beasemer
Marine
Boston
New York
Shawes
Curtis Buck
Frobate
Mary W. Stews
Cleveland Leader
Childrens Jackets
Ekholm’s
Ironwood Store CO
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