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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

8

Informal to formal chairmanship at 1908 township meeting

A 1908 township board meeting opens with McLean named temporary chair and an informal ballot for chairman. McLean is declared unanimous chairman for the coming year. The board adopts prior rules, appoints a temporary committee on claims, and approves corrected minutes regarding bond-related matters and bondholders.

Ganar A.D A.D. Jobstton Mesers Ellard Doogies Mastersee Hedia Niven McLean Slade Thompson Holland Erickson Kulaisevics Simpson Chilquist Qdunekl Rusourla McCarran Kelly Jyra Jyra ‘Peut Peterson Nivea Woucorta Same Save Roscoria Messrs. Kelly Slade and Niven Dresser J. R. Moore Watersmeet Semporary Committee Bencreble Board of Sepervisors

County financial minutes and committee actions noted

A ledger shows payments to Gallio Rosteh Fredric Bartone and others, plus penalties and expenses for justice fees and smallpox care. Resolutions authorize county treasurer protection with Fidelity and Guaranty Co. and appoint a committee to oversee smallpox and contagious disease costs, with a meeting set for May 27.

Etterd Joho H Taylor Gallavatti Nadolney Peter Johnson Carter’s Ink Co Oothling Bros. & Co County Treas Gen C A Kelly Justice Fees Jas Morrison Off J R Moore M LD Vo Christ Conway G S Kelley C Yates Josane K Niven I Sare John Lean Thos Bennett Fests Ang Peter Johana Sherman Poo TC -Vatés Reqeest Treary Hollomane Geo Atlan F Reese Gee Go Sagach T. A. Kelly S. R. Slade J. Kniven Mr. Koscorl Sapailice Galiera Ellard Fidelity and Guaranty Co Raltimore Sufety Baance

Fragmentary note on diamonds and customs form process

A partial OCR fragment discusses diamonds arriving and passing through a customs form or office. The text is incomplete and offers no clear event, date, or involved entities to identify a full item.

Enduring Hope in Later Life, A Letter Fragment

A friend writes on aging and faith, suggesting later years may be the best when care steadies perception. The author asserts things matter less than our imagined proportion, acceptance of God’s will grows, and there is hope beyond current limits.

Digestive aid claims cure for dyspepsia and a tragic train scene

An elderly Texan attorney touts Kodol as the only digestive aid that matches natural juices and cures stomach trouble, recounting five years of illness. A Lancaster to Philadelphia train car scene follows with a sobbing widow after a cremation misunderstanding.

Geo. S. Marsh Leona Nocoma Tex

Reverend Fos Preaches 89th Annual Sermon at Princeton

The Rev. John Fos D D secretary of the American Bible Society will deliver the eighty ninth annual sermon at Princeton Theological Seminary stating the event as a notable religious address.

John Fos American Bible Society Princedton

Endorsement for De Witt's Little Early Risers

Alfred Heinze of Quincy writes that he has eased constipation with De Witt's Little Early Risers and that they are all right. He endorses them for their safety and believes good remedies should be shared with others.

de Witt Alfred Heinze Quincy

Pauleys Honey and Tar Remedy Noted in Confused Ad

An odd and garbled local advertisement references Pauleys Honey and Tar as a preferred preparation for coughs and throat issues. The text is unclear but suggests a medicinal claim amid other misspelled words and names A. A. Weeren, Fiech, Ack.

A. A. Weeren Fiech, Ack Pauley

Painter Solicits Local Work with Guarantees

To the public I am prepared to do painting decorating and paper hanging seasonably attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. I respectfully solicit your business in my late leave orders at Fred Octe's blacksmith shop on Longyear street. H. Exuan.

Lee Fred Octe Longyear Street H. Exuan

Unclear text fragment on medical claim and trades

Fragmentary OCR text references Polys kidney cure and a Chicago trading scene with unclear names. The readable content nonsensical. no verifiable events, dates, or entities. Summary unavailable due to damaged source.

Ebbs and flows of a devoted couple remembered

Mrs E. T. Murray of Lightacott's Magazine notes a beloved couple who lived for their faith and followed milestones from the abbey to the north. Sunday after Sunday they gathered, sharing coffee and companionship, a distinguished pair remembered after their passing.

Mra E. T. Murray-Sath Fa Lightacott’s Magazine

Setanee Ever terentive l Seling elevated railroad tickets

Swinchers adapt new fare scheme at the Battery in New York. Tickets priced at cents each, part of a broader pattern of petty scamming around rapid transit.

Swinchers the Battery New York

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Quick Health Fix

An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure removes impurities and treats kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts rapid relief and cites a 98 percent success claim, urging readers to use the product to strengthen the bladder system.

Foley

Notice to Taxpayers of Bessemer Board of Review Session

Notice to taxpayers of the city of Bessemer that the Board of Review will meet in the council room on Monday May 16 1902 at nine oclock in the forenoon for four days and longer as needed to review the assessment roll. Any person may examine the roll and show cause why valuations should be changed. City Clerk Torsten Eccen. Dated May 7 1902. Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly adapted for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness.

Bessemer Board of Review Torsten Eccen A. D

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve Touted as Cure All

A handwritten testimonial from H. C. Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana claims De Wits Witch Hazel Salve healed a thirty year leg sore after many remedies failed. The notice asserts it cures all skin diseases and piles but warns against counterfeits.

Marery de Witt Yankeetown Ind de Wit

Kidney Health Advice From Train Engineers

Constant motion jars the kidneys and damages their support. Travelers and drivers such as trainmen street car men and teamsters suffer kidney distress from vibration. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. George H. Hanson locomotive engineer Lima Ohio reports relief after using it.

Foley Geo. H. Hansan Lima Faley

Michigan chancery suit against James Hughes in absentia

State of Michigan Thirty second Judicial Circuit in chancery. The Michigan Savings & Loan Association sues James Hughes of Bean Minnesota. Defendant to appear within four months and file an answer within fifteen days after service or the bill will be confessed. Publication notice to run six weeks in the Bessemer Herald or personal service at least fifteen days before appearance. Neaman W. Hartree Circuit judge James S. Monroe Solicitor for Complainant Ironwood Michigan. A true copy. Attest L C Walker Deputy Register.

State of Michigan Thirty-second Judicial Circuit The Michigan Savings & Loan Association James Hughes Gagebic Bessemer Bean Minnesota James S. Monroe Bessemer Herald Neaman W. Hartree Ironwood Mich L.C. Walker

Chancery Suit Against Combes in Gogebic County

In Gogebic County Michigan a chancery suit, Natilini Inilici versus John and Louise Combe and others, is filed in the Circuit Court at Bessemer. The order requires the nonresident defendants to appear within five months, answer within twenty days after service, and notice be published weekly for six weeks or served personally twenty days before appearance.

State of Michigan Gagebic Natilini Inilici John Combe Louise Combe Gogebic Bessemer Lile S. S. Cooper Bessemer Iterald Ee Circuit S&s Coores

North Western Tome Table Schedule Fragment

An OCR fragment lists daily passenger and freight services with numbers and times. It mentions several passenger trains such as No. 19, No. 23, No. 55 and freight No. 18 and No. 26, noting daily or ex-Sunday operations and connections at Seton and Rome. The text is garbled and incomplete but indicates multiple routes and daily schedules.

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