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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
14
The Bessemer Herald issue from March 8 1902 announces its post office registration as second class mail matter. It notes the paper’s publication schedule and location in Bessemer Alabama indicating standard press operations of the era.
The body of Louis Filter was found after a C. N. W. freight passed, his head severed. He likely died when a flanger passed Sunday night. the jury ruled death by being run over, his burial held Friday. He had worked for Brooks & Ross at a nearby camp before seeking provisions and trapping.
Obituary notes Frank Dahl a Bessemer elder who died at home on Tuesday from stomach cancer after a year of illness. He remained at work until December, then fell ill as diphtheria swept his household. The town quarantined the home, his funeral was at 7 PM Thursday, and members of Bessemer Lodge No 238 A U W attended. He was 44, insured for 1000, and a long-standing member.
The D of H announces an Easter Monday dance at the Bessemer opera house on March 31 hosted by the ladies of Goge bic Lodge No. 30. Holemo's full orchestra will play. Tickets with admission are $1. Extra plates are 13 cents each.
A bank in El Reno announced a prize draw linked to a recent land lottery. The bank agreed to publicly post notices about the 25,000 dollar stake and the raffle prize details as required.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for those who are too fat or too thin, claiming it balances work and digestion. It urges readers to stop overwork if possible or rely on the emulsion, notes a genuine version with a pictured bottle, and offers free samples plus pricing at 50c and $1.00 through druggists and Sowne mists at 409 Ate Street, New York.
Wakefield residents include Peter Conley and Geo Schobart on Thursday. John Smith begins a new home east of Sunday Lake Street. C D Slaughter posts a 192 high score for Wakefield bowlers. Village boards meet March 3 4 and local builders Gerhardt Berwald Ford and Miller push new construction.
The March 3 1902 Bessemer Common Council meeting approved minutes, paid claims for labor supplies printing and cemetery and library funds, accepted a cemetery map, and considered abolishing the Board of Public Works. It fixed ward registration sites and inspectors for the April 1902 election and set cemetery lot prices. Mayor approved the city assessor salary bill at 350 dollars.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Shaylor on Monday evening February 24 a progressive cinch club was organized under the name The Social Sixteen. Members include Dell, clerk. Thos Mellow, treasurer. Chas Neidhold and Ed Neid hold as trustees. James Tobin, 2 year trustee. Mike Kowaleski, trustee. Thos Miller, assessor. plus J. W. Carey Ed Neidhold J. H. Eddy E. J. Shaylor C D Slaughter J. W. Bedell H. J. Brady Miss Flora Briggs Bella Brown P H Putnam and J V Wenzel.
An advertisement notes a profitable grocery store for sale in a top Gogebic range town. Enquiries are directed to the Bessemer Herald office for details.
A fine $300 piano at half price along with a sewing machine safe buggy cutter and entire outfit will be sold at a fair price Call at Joe Borgo's La grippe coughs yield quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar There is nothing else just as good Sold by C Lofroth & Co.
The speaker recalls sharing a table with a shy companion who appears angelic. She asks Charley to order Rocky Mountain Tea and suggests consulting a druggist for the preparation. The moment blends sentiment with a casual, period-appropriate dialogue tone.
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