Locan and Swanson Wed in Ishpeming Ceremony
John Locan of Ishpeming Michigan and Alma Swanson of this city were married at the bride’s east Iron Street home at 6:00 p m Wednesday. Rev A P Sater officiated before a small gathering as carnations and smilax decorated the parlor. The bride wore white silk and carried carnations and roses. The bridal party included Freda Swanson as maid of honor Nellie Hansen as bridesmaid Edward Oie as best man and John Farm as groomsman. Mendelssohn’s wedding march and Hearts and Flowers were played by Mrs R F Hasbrook and the couple left for Ishpeming to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locan
Ishpeming
Mich
Alma Swanson
East Iron Streets
A.P. Sater
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Freda Swanson
Nellie Hansen
Edward Oie
John Farm
Mendelsohn
R. F. Hasbrook
Iron Boom at Bessemer Promises Local Mining Surge
An Ishpeming mining man reports Bessemer is entering a boom after new iron ore deposits were found. Colby and nearby properties command rising prices with one buyer offering 5000 dollars for a 1.75 acre lot. Jackpot mine may resume as ore veins tie into Colby, Eureka and adjacent properties upgrade operations, attracting miners from the Lake Superior region. The Colby workforce grows from under 100 to about 400 as development accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic Range
Bessemer
Colby
Ironton
Jones & Laughlins Company
Lake Superior
Eureka
Dangler
Anvil
Castile Mining Company
Wakefield
Mining Journal
Programme for Commencement Week at Bessemer Schools 1905
The schedule lists events for commencement week at Bessemer Schools in 1905. On Friday evening June 16 at eight o clock the eighth grade class day will be held in the Opera House. Sunday evening June 18 at seven thirty the program continues.
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Opera House
Baccalaureate and Commencement Events Planned
Rev. Chas Swoboda delivers baccalaureate in the high school auditorium on Thursday afternoon June 22. Closing exercises for grammar, primary grades, and kindergartens precede class day events in the evening. Friday June 23 features commencement at the high school and an alumni reception and ball at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Swoboda
Opera House
High School
Bergland Growth Amid Timber Prosperity in Michigan
Bergland in Matchwood township near Lake Gogebic emerges as a thriving town with several hundred residents, mills, three general stores, two hotels, and an expanding farm economy led by Mr. Bergland. His timber holdings and year round mills fuel local employment and a rapidly transforming landscape, while Detroit merchants push to secure upper peninsula trade despite rail and shipping tensions. A Michigan circuit court ruling against Ohio Mutual Fire Insurance’s recovery from Weston Lumber was upheld, with potential federal appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergland
Gogebic
Matchwood
Mr. Bergland
Ohio Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Western Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Manistique
Weston Lumber Company
Steere
Michigan
Commissioner of Insurance
Michigan Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Oliver Iron Mining drill near Negaunee race course tract
The Oliver Iron Mining Company plans a diamond drill on the Negaunee race course land adjoining Cleveland Cliffs Maas mine. The pipe is down over 100 feet with holes likely 500 to 1000 feet deep, possibly more. If ore is found and a shaft opened, many dwellings and other properties could be affected on about twenty acres of hold ings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Iron Mining Company
Negaunee Race Course
Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company
Maas
Cleveland-Cliffs Company
Oliver
Mining Journal
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Gogebic County Michigan
A writ of fieri facias from Gogebic County Circuit Court, McMahon v Swigger, levied June 15 1905 on all interest in real estate described as North half of East half of Lot 8 and West half of West half of Lot 9, Block 11, McDonald’s Addition to West Bessemer. Property to be exposed to public auction July 31 1905 at 10 a.m. at the front door of the Gogebic County Courthouse, Bessemer. Sheriff and plaintiff’s attorney listed. first publication June 17, last July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieri Facias
Gogebic
Michael H. McMahon
John Swigger
Bessemer
Methodist News Promotes Grace Theme Sunday
On Sunday morning the theme will be The Common Sense of Grace. All welcomed. There will be no evening service due to the Baccalaureate service. Bible School at noon.
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Bible School
Lewis and Clark Exposition A Westward World Fair
The Lewis and Clark Exposition becomes the first world’s fair west of the Rockies to secure government aid. East residents see it as a chance to visit the West cheaply and explore scenery, resources, and Northwest opportunities. Great Northern Railway reports many inquiries, signaling strong travel potential this year.
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Rocky Mountains
East
Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Northwet
Residence Property on North Side for Spot Cash Sale
A North Side residence is offered for sale to any buyer able to pay a reasonable cash price. Only spot cash will be considered. Contact L. E. Sherman for details and terms.
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promoted For Digestive Aid
An advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a trusted aid for digestion and constipation. It asserts they cure biliousness and sick headache and provide early rising energy without griping, suitable for children and adults, sold by F. B. Jones.
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DeWitt
F. B. Jones
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promises Skin Healing
The salve penetrates pores with antiseptic and healing effects, subduing inflammation and curing boils burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. It is advertised as a specific for piles and claims the original genuine product is made by E C DeWitt & Co and sold by F B Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
F. B. Jones
A Bad Scare Prompts Nightly Fear of Appendicitis
A consumer warns of sudden bowel pains and the fear of appendicitis. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy for bowel and stomach issues including headache, biliousness, and costiveness. Sold by F B Jones drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
F. B. Jones
One Minute Cough Cure Ad For Children
An advertisement promotes The Children’s Favorite One Minute Cough Cure claiming it cures coughs croup and whooping cough without opiates, is harmless, tastes good, and is sold by F B. The text also references beauty claims for Rosy cheeks and lovely hair with a Rocky Mountain Tea by D MacFarlane and a wedding trip across the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Jones
Sea
Electric Bitters Restores Cherokee Man’s Kidney Health
C F Collier of Cherokee Indiana suffered extreme kidney disease requiring cushions for seating and endured backache headaches and low mood. Electric Bitters cured his condition and restored full health. He highly recommends the tonic to others with kidney, liver, or stomach weakness. Guaranteed by F B Jones, druggist, price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
F. B. Jones
Price Soc
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by West Virginia Governor
Advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods and cures stomach troubles. It promises strengthened digestion, rebuilt tissues, and healthier blood. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses the remedy after using several bottles and recommending it to friends. Sold by F. B.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
F. B. Jones
Quality and Digestion Promised by Kodol Care
A promotional note claims that quality muscles come from proper digestion not food amount. Kodol Dyspepsia Care purportedly lets the body absorb nutrients from any meal, aiding digestion regardless of stomach condition and strengthening the system. It lists cures for indigestion, dyspepsia, belching, sour stomach, and weak heart, sold by F. B.
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F. B. Jones
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Locan
Swanson
Bessemer Schools
Scott
Ano Eair
Sors Bowne
Pearl Street
News
Detroit
Upper Peninsula
Transportation Committee of the Board of Commerce
Ayers
Ayer
Paige J
Celine
Ayer CO
Mass
Sheriff’s Sale
B. M. Norgis
Joan E. Olson
Sheriff
Methodist News
Ironwood
Seys Foreaugh and
Bros A
Sells Bros
Wolkowskys Marveigus
Aero
Aurora
Wort
O'Brien
Dinus Verre
America
McCabe’s
L. E. Sherman
Stevens Point, Wis
R. Harrington, Ag’t
Othice
Herald
Bessemer, Mich
D. MacFarlane
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