Special meeting of Gogebic board of supervisors 1902
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors record a special meeting held at the court house in Bessemer on May 1902. Officers named, temporary chairman McLean, informal ballots for chairman favored McLean, and formal declaration of McLean as unanimous chairman for the year. Also adopt the prior year rules, appoint a temporary committee on claims, and approve a bank draft supporting bondshortages report. Report on Watersmeet smallpox conditions read and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
County of Gogebic
Bessemer
A.D. Johnston
Koll
Messrs Ellard
Douglas
Messrs
Nelly
W Slade
Niven
Thompson
Vinel Cure Guarantee Ad for Sickness Relief
An ad promises a money back guarantee for Vinel claiming benefits for the sick, weak appetites, pale women and children, and those with coughs or throat and lung diseases. It asserts the label lists all ingredients and urges trial on guaranteed terms with refunds if unsatisfied.
County board actions adopt claims report and set committee on disease control
The board adopted the temporary committee on claims and accounts report, instructed the clerk to issue warrants, and approved a county treasurer bond of 73090 with Fidelity and Guaranty for surety. It approved a land transaction for the treasurer, formed a committee to study care and cost of smallpox and other contagious diseases, named I Niven as chairman with several other members, and adjourned to May 27. Signed by McLean and Johns. A Madison Medicine Co advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llowing
Roseorl
Ellard
Bantimore
Koscorla
I. Niven
Messrs. Thompson
Kuscorla
Chilquist
Kelly
Holland
Thompson
Kascorla
Madison Medicine Co
Heavy importation of jewels sets new December record
The jewelry division reports December 1901 imports of precious stones and pearls totaling 2,185,485.86 dollars, with 1,734,652.34 in cut stones and 450,833.32 in uncut. The year 1901 grand total reaches 24,862,567.07 dollars, far exceeding prior records. diamonds sent by express would push the total above 25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Express
Custom House
Ove Advantage in Old Age
Professor Jowett of Balliol College reflects on aging saying later years are the best as they calm care and worldly concerns. He asserts life’s concerns are overestimated, and with resigned faith there is hope in an afterlife and something reserved beyond this world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove
Jowett
Balliol College
Like a Drowning Man
Five years ago a disease the doctors called dyspepsia took hold of me and I could barely go. I tried pepsin and other medicines with no help. As a drowning man grabs at a straw I found relief with Kodol and soon was sound and well. Kodol reproduces natural digestive juices and digests any good food to cure stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Marsh
Nocoma
Tex
Dis, Kennedy & Eforgan
Soares
Callor
Drs. Kennedy & Kergan
Tragedy on Train Sparks Emotional Farewell Aboard Car
A Lancaster bound train scene unfolds with a young woman sobbing over her husband being cremated. An elderly seatmate also wails, insisting she has no husband, prompting offers to help. The mood shifts as the older woman reveals she is childless and asks for aid for the grieving wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Philadelphia Climes
Reverend John Fox Preaches Princeton Anniversary Sermon
Rev John Fox D D secretary of the American Bible Society will preach the eighty ninth annual sermon at the Princeton Theological Seminary May 4 at the college chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
D. D
The
American Bible Society
Princeton
Endorsement for De Witt's Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Si endorses De Witt's Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver. He notes they never gripe or distress and calls them safe pills worth sharing with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Will Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Consumption
A. A. Merren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and lung remedy, claiming it has cured consumption in its early stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Merren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Public notice of painting and decorating services
H Exmay announces he purchased Carl Jense n painting and decorating outfit in Bessemer and offers painting decorating and paper hanging at reasonable prices. Orders attended promptly with satisfaction guaranteed. Leave orders at Fred Ottos blacksmith shop on Longyear street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jensen
Bessemer
Fred Otto
Longyear Street
H. Exmay
Lord Palmerston Test of Strength Revealed by Witness
A hidden witness recounts how Lord Palmerston, nearing 81, tested his muscle strength by climbing over his London area railing early one morning a fortnight before his death. He remained cheerful before his wife, who outlived him by years, and both shared care for others. the anecdote appears in Lippincott's Magazine via Mrs. E. T. Murray-Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Palmerston
London
E. T. Murray-Smith
Lippincott’s
Swindlers Sell Fake Elevated Rail Tickets in New York
Selling elevated railroad tickets for 40 cents apiece is the latest ruse used by swindlers who prey on newly landed immigrants at the Battery in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Battery
New York
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Kidney Health
A medicine advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder diseases, asserting it strengthens the whole system and supports health through better filtration of impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Board of Review to Meet in Bessemer May 16 1902
Notice to taxpayers announces the Bessemer Board of Review will convene in the council room on Monday May 16 1902 at nine in the forenoon for four days and longer as needed to review the city assessment roll. Taxpayers may inspect the roll and show cause for any changes. City Clerk Torsten Bocon dated May 7 1902. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Board of Review
Sail City
Torsten Bocon
Witch Hazel Salve cited as cure for wounds and sores
Ad cites De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve preventing complications from neglected burns cuts and wounds. A tested user from Yankeetown Indiana reports a thirty year leg sore healed after trying the salve. Claims include skin disease cures and immediate relief for piles, with warning to beware of counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
Kidney disease relief claimed for traveling workers
Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as strengthening the kidneys and curing kidney and bladder diseases. A locomotive engineer, Geo. H. Hansan of Lima, Ohio, reports constant engine vibration troubled his kidneys until using Foley's Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. H. Hansan
Lima
Mortgage suit in Gogebic enters appearance order
State of Michigan Thirty-second Judicial Circuit in chancery Michigan Savings & Loan Association sues James Hughes in Gogebic County at Bessemer on April 16 1902. Hughes not a resident of Michigan resides in Minnesota. Court orders appearance and answer within four and fifteen days. Notice to be published in the Bessemer Herald or personal service with 15 days’ prior notice. Novas W. Hater circuit judge James B. Monon solicitor for complainant. Attest L.O. Walker deputy register. First pub May 3 last June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Thirty-second Judicial Circuit
The
Michigan Savings & Loan Association
James Hughes
Gogebic
Bessemer
Bena
Minnesota
James
Monroe
Bessemer Herald
Novas W. Hater
Monon
Tronwood
Mich
Walker
Chancery Notice in Gogebic County Michigan Case
State of Michigan Gogebic County in chancery. Natilini nilici complains against John Combe and Louise Combe et al in the Circuit Court at Bessemer. Defendants’ residence unknown. They must appear within five months and answer within twenty days after service, or bill will be confessed. Publication required in Bes semer Herald weekly for six weeks or personal service twenty days before appearance. Dated April 25. Ja0g NogMan W. PPArgY S.8. Cooper. ALD Johnsvon Register. First pub May 20 last June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
John Combe
Louise Combe
JS. Cooper
Bessemer Herald
NogMan W. Ppargy
Circuit Tudge
Cooper
Bessemer
Michigan
Ald Johnsvon
Folfy Kidney Cure Promoted by Leading Chicago Doctor
A male patient from a prescription by a renowned Chicago physician promotes Folfy Kidney Cure. The claim states the ingredients are the purest money can buy and scientifically combined to maximize efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folfy
Chicago
Wisconsin Central Railways Train Schedules 1900
Effective February 1900 the Wisconsin Central Railway announces daily trains from Bessemer. Train 907 departs 8:26 a.m. for Milwaukee Chicago and Minneapolis. Train 301 departs 2:05 p.m. for Ashland. Train Oh departs 7:05 p.m. for Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. Trains 306 and 908 arrive into Bessemer at 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. respectively. Train 308 arrives at 4:55 p.m. Agent L Cummins signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieens Central By.Co
Bessemer
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ashland
North Western Time Table For North Bound Trains
Daily train numbers and departure times listed including Scoot Passengers No 13 15 19 21 22 24 26 28 and 54 with connections to Saxon copper country EsCanaba departures, and a No 5 way freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Saxon
Copper Country
Escanaba
Way
Also Mentioned on This Page
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors
Roscorla
McLean
Mr. Ellard
Dresser
J. R. Moore
Watersmeet
Honorable Board of Supervisors
John Frank
Aicgry Gayer
TONG
D Johnstor
John Rowatt
John Carlson
Dvba
Nadnev
Wan Sischo
Jona
Johnson
Las Lavinse
Geo Winchester
Chas Bjornson
Bounty
Richmond & Backus
Johan EO ‘ - Fees
Peter Tohas
Vinci
Frank B. Jones
Oruccist
Oe Bey
Vorsten Eggen
Geo Schobert
Inquest
Erickson
Fred Larsen
Seeee
John A Rupp
Fred WV May
Fas
Oxnam
Wojnechowski
Nadolpeye
Peter Johnson
Carter's Ink Co
Jthling Bros. & Co
County Treas
UA Kelly
Justice Fees
Fas Morrison
K Moore
Christ Conway
Geo Wentz
Kelley
Hough Brooks
John Lean
Thos Bennett
Fess
Justice
Sherman x Uand
Eies
MOD
Jenny Mod Naan
A. Kelly
Slade
J. K . Niven
Ayer
Aver
J.C, Ayer CO
Lowell, Maas
Breten
Johan
A. Salisbury
Penn
Life Insurance
Old Line
United States
J. A. Vogtlin, Agi., Bessemer, Ck
Kirg
Rocure
Wisconsin Central Railways
L. Cummins
Duluth
West
Calumet Houghton
Ishpeming
Marquette
Calumet
Houghton
Sault Ste Marie
Montreal
East
Lower Michigan
J. Mathers
Bessemer, Mich
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Revivo
Circulartree
Royal Medicine Co
I. Macbarlane
Éte
B.C. DeWorr & Co
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