For Sale Large heavy horse and assorted town notices
Local notes report a seven year old heavy horse for sale by J Hinn of Brotherton Wakefield, plus community updates on funerals, new fountain installation, trips, and social events. Fire safety warnings accompany fireworks concerns and a recent Jones drug store fire. Several residents return from travels, school activities and upcoming marriages are announced with community calendar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hinn
Brotherton
Wakefield
Jones’ Drug Store
Pretty wedding ties Wakefield to Chisholm couple
A refined wedding last Saturday united Ella May Stenmark of Wakefield with Gustav G. Stenmark of Chisholm in Capt and Mrs Crowgey’s home. Rev Adamson officiated under a wedding bell fringe and smilax. Attendants wore white gowns. Frank Stenmark served as best man. After a reception, the couple left for their home in Chisholm via Duluth. Local congratulations flowed, with a later celebration noted.
Sealed bids invited for jail repairs by county clerk
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the county clerk for repairs to be made on the county jail. Bids to be received up to 9 o'clock a.m. June 22. Plans and specifications can be seen at the clerk's office.
Jewels from Lands of Czar Buy Paris Jeweler Discovers Mines
A Paris jeweler purchased a large stock of stones found in mines on the czar's private property. Each year stones from these czar owned mines are offered by tender, similarly to estate lands and mines sold by the imperial cabinet.
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Paris
Imperial Cabinet
Notice of bids for city sidewalk project in Bessemer
Bids will be received by the City Clerk of Bessemer Michigan until June 27 1907 at 8 pm for concrete cement sidewalk and curbs and gutters along public streets. Work covers about 4000 square yards of sidewalk 830 feet of joined curb and gutter and 156 feet of curb without gutter. Each bid must include a $200 certified check to guarantee signing a contract. The city may reject any bids. W L Guyer clerk. June 18 1907.
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Bessemer
Gogebic County
State of Michigan
W. L. Guyer
A. D
Newspaper files moved to Hendon depository
The British museum newspaper files have been relocated to a specialized depository at Hendon, seven miles from London, where they occupy six miles and a half of shelving.
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British Museum
Hendon
London
Famous beauties become models after tea promotion
The article notes that artists easily find models as famed beauties drop corsets and pose for portraits, following Hollisters Rocky Mountains Tea sold by D McFarlane.
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Hollisters Rocky Mountains
D. McFarlane
My Best Friend Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York testifies that Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and helped his daughter in law recover from incipient consumption. He praises its cough and cold relief and notes a trial bottle is free. The product is guaranteed by F B Jones druggist, priced 50 cents and a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
F. B. Jones
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Sold by D McFarlane
A historical advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is sold by D McFarlane. The lines praise the tea among all fruits grown on bush or tree, presenting a promotional tone from a local seller.
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Hollister
D. McFarlane
Strayed Pig Reaches Owner in Bessemer Enclosure Incident
Notice of a small black and white pig that wandered into an enclosure on May 27. Owner must prove property, pay charges, and claim the pig. John Hillman contacts from Ironton, Bessemer, Michigan. Dated June 3, 1907.
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John Hillman
Ironton
Bessemer
Mich
The New Way Polishes Stoves and Pipe Faster
The old method of polishing stoves and stove pipes required hard work while the new approach shines on its own with no rubbing and lasts for months. It highlights a big cleaning job and notes the Vatican recently underwent thorough cleaning and repainting, employing 6,700 people.
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Vatican
Notice to appear on July 1 for sidewalk and street paving assessment
Notice to all interested in Special Sidewalk District No 1 and Special Street and Paving District No 1 of Bessemer that they must appear June 1? no, July 1, 1907 at 8 PM in the city council chamber to hear objections and review a special assessment by the Board of special assessors for cement sidewalks curbs and gutters on adjacent streets. A cost estimate and a diagram filed with the city clerk are open for public inspection. Dated June 5, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
City of
Bessemer
Board of Special Assessors
Think It Over. Poet Kept Two Cash Registers in Mystery
A curious query asks if a poet ever owned two cash registers. The line hints at a quirky literary figure or metaphor, inviting reflection on creative minds juggling numbers and verse.
Narrow Escape From a Jimson Bar Injury
Plunk merchant G W Cloyd recalls a four year old thumb wound from a jimson bar. Doctors wanted amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Amica Salve which he says cured the dangerous wound. Available for 25 cents at F B Jones druggist.
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G. W. Cloyd
Plunk
Bucklen
F. B. Jones Druggist
Low Rates to Pacific Coast via Chicago Union Pacific Line
Low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast points offered daily June 8 to 15 and June 22 to July 5 with 2.00 extra for NEA membership. Also reductions to Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast destinations June 20 to July 12 plus Spokane. Liberal return limits varied routes favorable stopovers. Tickets through North Western Line agents.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Spokane
North Western Line
For Sale at a Bargain Dray Wagon and Harness Auction
One dray wagon, one team and harness, one skeleton wagon, one wood sleigh, one dray sleigh, one surrey, one two seated driving sleigh and one driving harness. Apply to H. F. Hoffman, Bessemer, Mich.
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Surrey
H. F. Hoffman
Bessemer
Mich
For Sale 100 Shares of Peoples Store Co Stock
An advertisement offers 100 shares of Peoples Store Co stock at market price with inquiries directed to Andrew Kuligoski of Wakefield Michigan. A health column notes a higher incidence of sudden death among women compared with men, citing eight female deaths per each eight male deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Store Co
Andrew Kuligoski
Wakefield, Mich
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Zita Johnston
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McBain
Misa Edna Yebster
Harry Mason
Ed. R.hubbel
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A. L. Smith
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Iiss
Ilelen iEgehron
Liza
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