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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
4
Publication notice from The Bessemer Herald dated March 15 1902 lists Sherman and Hand as publishers and notes entry at the Bessemer Michigan post office as second class mail matter.
Martin Kallander longtime Gogebic County treasurer and former village president of Bessemer died at his home on Wednesday morning from peritonitis following meningitis after a brief illness. Born in Sweden in 1852 he came to America in 1872 and built a public life here spanning sheriff treasurer and rural leadership. Funeral held at Swedish Evangelical Sharon church with city and range residents attending.
Mrs Honeora Doyle wife of Patrick Doyle died at her home one mile north of the city Thursday night at age 84. A pioneer of the upper peninsula she settled in Ontonagon county in 1853. She had been an invalid 35 years and bedridden much of the past two years. She suffered from acute dyspepsia and age. The couple have lived here fifteen years with no children leaving Mr Doyle alone. Funeral from St Sebastian church at 9:00 am today.
An old time advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a medicine that repairs the body from worry, overwork, and disease. It claims the product strengthens bones and lungs, improves blood, and nourishes thin bodies. The ad invites readers to send for a free sample and lists prices and the New York address.
Congressman Hon H Olin Young of Ishpem ing seeks the 12th Michigan district seat after broad input from the Upper Peninsula. A veteran Republican, he has thirty years of active party work and broad local support, with friends ready to campaign vigorously in his interest.
Notice to customers and the public that beginning with April pay days all accounts must be settled in full and no account runs longer than 30 days. The firm cites average 36 days to pay and promises larger stocks, better goods, and lower prices with prompt payments. Signatories include L H Truettner and several partners.
Sophie Street School pupils prepare an entertainment featuring a pantomime on the life of Hiawatha with scenery and songs. The eighth grade secured a rare Lincoln portrait from 1860, praised as life-like and inspirational, reflecting Lincoln’s qualities and duty.
The annual teachers examination for Gogebic County will be held at the Court House in the City of Bessemer on Thursday and Friday March 27 and 28. L. L. Wincut, Commissioner Schools Gogebic Co Mich.
Wakefield notes include construction of a saloon and a meat market, a mining shaft resuming at 150 feet, road and school conditions, a nearby death, a new kindergarten building, land speculation, and local election results. Community events feature a bowling club formation, L O T M officers, and social gatherings at Hotel De Miner with many residents named.
Mr J Taylor left for Canada last week. Mrs KE Chartrand visited Bessemer Thursday. Mrs Sadle called on Wakefield friends Wednesday. Mr Rose and Capt Finnegan were Bessemer visitors Sunday. Mrs J Pascoe returned from Iron Belt where she stayed with Mrs B Norman. Messrs Albert Ethier John Bodak Mose Mayville went to Summit Lake Wisconsin. Mesdames Kuliman Pecard and Miss Moore of Bessemer visited Ramsay friends Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Basket were called to Ashland by death of Mrs Basket's brother in law killed on the railroad at Saxon.
If members of the Hay Fever Association use Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption the club would go to pieces for it cures this malady and asthma the kind that baffles doctors It conquers grip and saves children from croup and whooping cough Guaranteed for throat and lung troubles 50c 1.00 trial bottles free at D MacFarlane s
Daily reports highlight Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remarkable remedy for liver and bowel troubles. Advertisements claim they cure constipation sick headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at D. MacFarlane's drug store.
Bank report dated February 25 1902 shows resources including loans 409000 98, U S bonds 100 stocks 7000 cash items 125 and deposits totaling 40000840. William I Prince cashing officer swore to truth before notary Gustav L Zimpur March 7 192.
By writ of fieri facias John M. Edgerton sues Peter L. Kaniquist. Levy on numerous parcels in Lionwood Bessemer and Sibbing additions. Sale at the Gogebic County Court House on May 14 at 10 a.m. conducted by Sheriff Joan E. Onson and attorney Hers Nogris. First publication March 45, last April 26.
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