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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1902

Page

4

Local Post Office Adds Bessemer Herald to Mail

The Bessemer Herald dated Saturday March 22 1902 is listed as second class mail matter and entered at the Bessemer Post Office.

Bessemer Ielict

Citizens clash over printed critique in Bessemer weekly

A new pamphlet circulated in Bessemer attacks city affairs and targets private individuals. The Herald defends its space denial, accuses the Citizen and its backers of personal bias, and defends the Board of Public Works and hydrant rentals with detailed financial notes and past actions.

Bessemer Herald

Does your horse feel his oats and feed matters

The ad links horse feeding to child nutrition, showing grain-fed horses as lively and cross-fed ones as weak. It argues sickly children need special feeding, and credits Scott's Emulsion with richness, appetite, digestion, and growth. It claims the product is more than food and a "strong medicine" restoring vigor and red blood.

Scott

Resolutions of Respect for Martin Kallander

Skandia Lodge No. 5 of S H N BF of A in Bessemer Michigan offers resolutions of condolence on the death of Martin Kallander. The lodge notes his active service and readiness to aid the needy, and resolves to drape the charter, enter the resolutions in the minutes, deliver a copy to the family, and publish them in county papers.

Bessemer, Mich Skandia Lodge No. 5 Martin Adallander Martin Kallanier Martin Kallander Mourong Torsten Eggen P. L. Ramellist Alex. Strom

Capt James Mitchell Dead Pioneer Miner of Gogebic Range

Capt James Mitchell longtime Bessemer resident and Gogebic range pioneer died in his rooms on Thursday night after years of chronic stomach trouble. Born in England about 55 years ago, he mined the first ore at the Old Colby mine and later worked at mines near Negaunee and in the Lake Superior district. He belonged to English Oak Lodge Sons of St George Negaunee and Ironwood Mason lodge. Funeral at 2:00 p m Sunday from the M E church with Masons and Sons of St George urged to attend.

James Mitchell Bessemer Capt Mitchell Marqnette Range Colby Negaunee England Lake Superior District M. E Sundaw Masons and Sons of St. George

School News Highlights Classroom Changes and Student Moves

The Geometry class explores polyhedral angles while Physics resumes labs after recitation. Lily Nelson joins the ninth grade, a new reading table is added at the High School, and the Physiography class finishes minerals to study mountains. A surprise party honored Miss Tilda Back, and reflections on true politeness emphasize kindliness and selflessness.

Lily Nelson

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds

Cures bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles. Also claimed to treat pneumonia and la grippe. Sold by C Lofroth and Co.

C. Lofroth & Co

Wakefield News Roundup with New Ventures and Local Events

Supt N B Roscorla attended business in Bessemer while Miller plans a saloon opening tonight in a new building. Alfred Kallander installs an ice box and counters in a new meat market as Neidhold Bros start ice for Miller Brewing. Local dog fatality reported. Ironwood and St Paul visitors on business. Grave ball planned by Wakefield Independent Band for Easter Monday at Bullen's Hall. Construction on a new building foundation begins March 31. Ice and logging activity noted for coming summer. Registration day set for April 5. A grand St Patrick's Day ball at Ballen's Hall drew crowds. Local fruit and veg delivery service to start this summer. Bowling match: Wakefield vs Ironwood, Ironwood leads 2364 to 2255 with individual scores listed.

Alexander Tloff Ironwood Thomas St. Paul Wakefield Wakefield Independent Bullen Thomas Ashland Sunday Lake Edward Shults Thomaston Aine Lumber Co Summit Lake Wis Ballen’s Hall Hrotherton St Patrick’s Wakefeldight

Smash the Club Trial Offer For Dr King’s New Discovery

A vintage advertisement promises Dr King’s New Discovery cures for consumption bronchitis pneumonia and asthma with guaranteed results. It claims to relieve grip croup and whooping cough and mentions trial bottles free at D MacFarlane’s Association with a $1 price for a full bottle.

Dr. King D. MacFarlane’s

Ramsay Items Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Mrs Slanousek was a Bessemer visitor Thursday. Mrs J Pascoe spent the week with friends at Bessemer. Mrs George Ross was at Bessemer last Friday evening. Miss Annie Downey called on Bessemer friends Tuesday afternoon. Messrs Finnigan and Ross were business callers at Bessemer Thursday. Mr Miles Finnigan returned from Atkinson Michigan where he has been working since September.

J. Pascoe Bessemer George Ross Annie Downey Bessemer Friends Messrs Finnigan and Ross Miles Finnigan Atkinson, Mich

Appreciation note for funeral of Martin Kallander

The undersigned express gratitude for the services and sympathy shown at the funeral. Thanks are extended to city and county officials of Lionwood Bessemer and Wakefield Scandinavian societies and the public for their respect to the memory of the deceased. Mrs Martin Kallander and family.

Martin Kallander Lionwood Bessemer Wakefield

Electric Bitters for nervous women named in ad

The advertisement warns that nagging women ruin domestic happiness and urges Electric Bitters as a remedy for female and nervous troubles. It claims sufferers become healthy and happy, noting thousands have used it for backache weak kidneys and related symptoms with a 50-cent price and a guarantee of satisfaction.

D. Mackarlane

General store fixtures with stove for sale bargain

For sale a set of general store fixtures including counters bins shelving lamps and a large base burner stove suitable for coal or wood. offered at a bargain. Enquire at this office.

Notice to the Public on 30-day payment terms

Notice to our many customers and the public generally that beginning with April pay days all accounts with us must be settled in full and no account will be allowed to run longer than 30 days thereafter. We are obliged to take this step to retain honesty and integrity with the commercial world.

KuLasczvicz

Can't Keep it Secret Grand Remedy Adverts in 1900s Paper

An advertisement praises Dr King's New Life Wills as a remarkable cure for liver and bowel complaints. It claims the remedy eliminates constipation headaches biliousness jaundice and indigestion and sells for 25 cents at D MacFarlane's drug store.

Dr. King D. MacFarlane

Gogebic County Teachers Examination Notice

Annual examination for Gogebic County teachers to be held at the Court House in Bessemer on Thursday and Friday March 27 and 28. Commissioner of Schools IL LL. Wincite Gogebie Co Mich.

Gogebic County Bessemer IL. LL. Wincite

Desirable City Residence With Small Farm Potential

A highly sought after city home offers modern conveniences and space for a small farm. Property to be sold reasonable with easy terms including half cash and the balance in negotiable paper at 6 percent interest. For details inquire at the Herald office.

Herald Office

The Half Holiday march gains craze in New York and Chicago

A lively piano copy of The Half Holiday is in circulation with great popularity. Lyon & Healy of Chicago published it, and local pianists are expected to adopt the tune soon.

New York City Lyon & Healy Chicago

Sale of piano and entire outfit at fair price

A fine piano valued at 300 dollars is offered at half price. Also available for sale are a sewing machine safe buggy cutter and the entire outfit. Interested buyers are asked to call at Joe Borgo's for details and pricing.

Joe Borgo’s

Half Rates to Detroit via the North-Western Line

Excursion tickets are one fare for round trip on March 22 and 23 with return allowed until March 30. Scottish Rite and Shrine Reunion prompts the sale. apply to Chicago & North-Western agents. La grippe coughs yield quickly to Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by C Lotroth & Co.

Chicago & North-Western Ra Y la Gripps Foley C. Lotroth & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Bessemer Herald the Herald Bessemer Citizen’s Club Board of Public Works Beneft Pearl St New York N. B. Roscorla Besseme Miller Alfred Kallander Neidhold Bros Miller Brewing Company Anton Pellering W. A Anderson Nellie Grose Anderson Tronwood F. Sullivan McDonald Neime Bennett Jerry Sullivan Brady Wakefield—Conley Selsemeyer Nelson Peller- Ling Uvey Slaughter Bessemer Lumber Company, Ealers IN DRY Lumber Edwin Bayliss Phor Ramsay Mrs. Slanousek Waters Commissioner Schools Gogebie Co Mich Detroit John Frank Sophie Street
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