Swedish miner Claus Erickson killed by Wisconsin Central train
Claus Erickson a Swedish miner was instantly killed when he fell under the wheels of an engine at the east end of the Moore street rail bridge. The engineer and fireman suspect he stepped onto the tender while taking water and either jumped off or lost balance. Erickson, a single man, boarded at the Pugitan mine and had recently left the Colby mine to work at the New Davis mine between this city and Ironwood.
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Claus Erickson
Wisconsin Central Grain
Moore Street
Erickson
Pugitan
Colby
This City
Irongrood
Mrs Mary Caine Dead After Long Illness at 86
Mrs Mary Caine died at her son in law John Kinney’s home on Case street on the 26th at age 86 after years of invalidism. Formerly of Meonto Wisconsin, she came to Bessemer nine years ago and lived with Kinney. She leaves six children none in the city. two sons in Minnesota, a daughter in Canada, a daughter and a son in Oconto Wisconsin. Funeral from St Sebastian church was held Friday with burial in the city cemetery.
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Mary Caine
John Kinmey
Case Street
Meonto
Wisconsin
Bessemer
Kinney
Minnesota
Canada
Oconto
Wis
St. Sebastian Church
Joseph Walzwski Dies at North Side Home of Pneumonia
Joseph Walzewski died Monday at his home on the north side from pneumonia. He resided in the city for many years and was known to local residents. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
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Joseph Walzewski
Memorial Day Services in Ironwood Featured Parade
Memorial Day observances will be held in Ironwood Friday afternoon with a parade and address by Hon. J. C. Jones of Detroit. The procession forms at 1 p.m. at Suffolk street head and includes police, Grand Marshal J. W. Oxnam, regimental band, M N G Company 1, Grand Army veterans, Spanish-American War veterans, Relief Corps ladies, and various city officials. After ceremonies at Riverside cemetery, Grand Army rites follow. citizens asked to decorate graves.
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Abu Cuane
Cuigro
Jas. W. Oxnam
Grand Army Veterans
High School Glee Club
Clemo
Lincoln
Haller
J. C. Jones
Petroit
Tracy
Riverside Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Hurley High School Notes and Upcoming Events
Seniors busy with exams and activities. Miss MacInnis and Miss Hopkins plan a flower sale on June 13. Will Martin named captain of the 1903 baseball team. Cantata for grades on May 29 promises a large student showcase. Lecture by M. M. Riley on Victor Hugo last Saturday. Some criticism of Shakespeare noted. District reform discussion includes a Hurley city charter proposal to curb vice. High School baseball season ends after defeat by Ironwood. team praised for effort and growth.
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MacInnis
Hopkins
Billy Shakespeare
Ironwood
Gow
Circuit Court Notes Gogebic County Week Cases
The People of Michigan vs. Arthur De Mars pleaded guilty to forgery and received two years at Marquette branch prison. The People of Michigan vs. William Thorpe pleaded guilty and got three months in county jail. The People of Michigan vs. John Cook convicted of larceny from dwelling and sentenced to five years at Marquette. The People of Michigan vs. Simon Jungell assault and battery. three months in county jail. The People of Michigan vs. John C Spencer pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and paid a $100 fine. The People of Michigan vs. Mike Weisman: defendant failed to appear. $200 bond forfeited.
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Gogebic
State of Michigan
Arthur de Mars
Marquette Branch
William Thorpe
John Cook
Marquette
Simon Jungell
John C. Spencer
Mike Weisman
Fred Fehr
Wakefield News Roundup Sketches Local Industry and Roads
WAKEFIELD reports the Chicago and Meteor mining firms paid off their employer this week. Ki ad accepted a position with Chickering and Chilse Brothers to sell musical instruments. Local electric light plant projects will supply 500 lights through Sunday Lakes and Brotherton. Peter Conley nears completion of a stone foundation for his house. The board of equalization met on May 19 and adjourned to May 21 for its annual meeting. Funeral attendance included Capt. N B Roscorla and others in Ironwood for Dr. Nevin. Mrs Neidhold returned from Appleton after her mother’s illness. The village board plans street openings at Hancock and Sunday Lake to Putman. Chicago & Northwestern repairs bridges below Marenisco with eleven bridge carpenters and four pile-driver workers. workers board at Hotel Tobin. About 15 citizens joined an excursion to St Paul, with some returning by morning and others by night train. James Tobin surveys to straighten the old state road from county road to the Chicago mine.
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N. B. Roscorla
Neidhold
J. W. Bedell
J. N. Eddy
Ironwood
Nevin
Edward Neidhold
Appleton
Wis
Hancock
Sunday Lake Streets
Hancock Street
Smith Street
Putman Street
Chicago & North-Western Railroad Company
Marenisco
Tobin
St. Paul
James Tobin
New Iron Bridge
Chicago
Thief Steals Watch From Hotel Tobin Boarder
A hotel boarder, Herman Munachow, woke on the front steps after dozing there Monday night and two men fled with his watch and chain as he slept. The incident occurred about two miles from Bessemer, near the Hotel Tobin.
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Bessemer
Herman Munachow
Tobin
Ramsay Community Notices and Local Movements
Mrs. Duda and family moved to Bessemer while Ramsay visitors included Mr. Massie of Bessemer. Miles Finnigan became a Ramsay store clerk. Miss Lizzie Keough and Miss Marie Meagher visited Ramsay friends and stayed in Bessemer. Bessemer township board of review met to plan extensive road improvements. Maude Webb Mamie Pecard and Mary Wumas tek attended a Four Leaf Social Club ball in Bessemer. Nordquist family and Victor returned from Sweden with plans to locate nearby.
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Duda
Bessemer
Massie
Ramsay
Miles Finnigan
Ramsay Store
Lizzie Keough
Ramsay Friends
Marie Meagher
Thos. McDonald
Board of Review
Bessemer Township
Maude Webb
Mamie Pecard
Mary Wumastek
Four-Leaf
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Don’t start summer with a lingering cough. The ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe, fast acting remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Testimonials from J H Bowles Groveton New Hampshire praise its quick effectiveness for children.
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Groveton
N. H
Reform Movement in Hurley Aims to Cleanse Town
The Ron County Republican of Hurley promotes a moral purge targeting disreputable houses. The editorial urges citizens to join a movement to rid Hurley of wide open establishments, praising the aim as laudable and calling on good citizens to support it.
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Ron County Republican
Hurley
Republican
Scott's Emulsion Promises Food That Lifts the Spirit
SCOI's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is touted as life enhancing for all ages. It claims to restore appetite, ease burdens of food, revive flesh, and brighten workdays. The ad promises a free sample, praising its agreeable taste and health benefits.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
Start Your Own Insurance Office Now
There is no money in working for others. Bright energetic men with good address and business ability are invited to start in a new territory representing an Old Line Life Insurance Company. Easy contracts, strong protection, and support to build a profitable business in Detroit. Write C. W. Pickell and Bro. at Chamber of Commerce.
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Terriritory
C. W. Pickell and Bro
Chamber of Commerce
Detroit, Mich
Notice to the Public on Pay Days and Settlements
Notice to the public states that beginning with May pay days 1902 all accounts must be settled in full and no account may run longer than thirty days. The firm cites its average 30 day payment cycle and claims prompt payment will improve service by enabling better terms from suppliers.
The Sones of Norse Sea Kings in Faroe Isles
Describes Faroe Islanders descendants of ninth century Norse sea kings. Notes pride in ancestry, literacy, dress, and craft. Highlights homespun life, rugged huts, silver-trimmed jackets, knitted stockings, whaleboat influence, and coffee culture with fresh ground beans and dairy cream elevating beverages.
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Faroe
America
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Revealed
The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures throat and lung diseases by clearing phlegm and infected mucus to oxygenate blood. It fronts a guarantee and trial bottles, noting prices 50c and $1.00, with D MacFarlane offering free trials.
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Dr. King
D. MacFarlane’s
Hymn Number 27 Sparks Gambling in Flemish Village
In a Flemish watering place popular with English and American visitors a church service coincided with a roulette game. A church pillar gambled on the hymn number after the sermon and the hymn was drawn. Next Sunday the church was packed but many worshipers rushed to gamble, leaving few to praise. The village says the adventure cost them dearly.
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House of Prayer
House of Play
For Sale Grocery Store in Gogebic Range Town
A grocery store with good business is for sale in one of the best towns on the Gogebick range. Enquire at the Bessemer Herald office.
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Gogebick Range
Bessemer Herald
Revelation on kidney and bladder ailments
A remark urging inquiry into kidney and bladder troubles, noting many suffer in various forms and that medical aid can help if the patient is not beyond it.
Had His Luncheon With A King
Botany scholar recounts meeting a simple royal host in Stockholm who invites him to lunch at the palace. M. Gaston Bonnier describes how the king of Sweden shared a homely meal and discussed botany all afternoon, illustrating a humane side of royalty.
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Sweden
M. Gaston Bonnier
Stockholm
M. Bonnier
New York Times
Edison Wit Sparks Laughs at Lightning Rod Pitch
The Galveston News notes Edison's sharp humor when a salesman asked his opinion on lightning rods. Edison teased that rods might suit churches, suggesting Providence sometimes seems absent minded, reflecting his playful, concise repartee.
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Edison
Providence
Galveston News
The Sceptres of the King in Royal Regalia
Six royal sceptres are part of England's regalia. St Edward's staff of gold measures 4 feet 7 inches and is gem-encrusted. The coronation cross-tipped sceptre will be placed in the king's right hand by the archbishop of Canterbury. A similar left-hand sceptre is adorned with a god dove. A small jeweled queen consort sceptre will be borne by Queen Alexandra. An ivory sceptre from the era of James II's queen exists, and a splendid golden staff made for the queen at William and Mary's coronation completes the set.
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England
Canterbury
Alexandra
James II
William and
Mary
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children Use
Foley's Honey and Tar is described as containing no opiates and is considered safe to give to children. The claim suggests it can be used for cough relief without addictive ingredients, though consult product directions and pediatric guidance before use.
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Foley
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Brotherton Mining Companies
Peter Conley
Board of Equalization
Reform Movement
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Sophie Street
Bessemer, Mich
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