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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1902

Page

4

Detroit convention calls and rail news from Ironwood

Detroit leaders publish notice for Republican state convention at Light Guard Armory in Detroit, with dates in June. Rail updates note Ashland Omaha road connections, Duluth South Shore new grain service to Marquette June 1, and a trial trip with business visitors. Commencement plans and notable graduates listed in nearby notices.

Light Guard Arnorf Detroit Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Road Head of the Lakes Marquette Duluth Hurley

Thunder Mountain volcanic scare proves to be electrical storm

Milwaukee expert J I Gates explains the Thunder Mountain fright near Eagle River Wisconsin was a misinterpreted electrical storm lit by lightning on magnetic rock. A careless reporter sparked a false volcano panic across the region as newspapers published the hoax.

Daily Thunder Mountain Eagle River Wis Dispatch Milwaukee Daily Papers Gates Milwaukee Geock

Man known as brakeman killed on Rhine lander branch

Walter Sutherland a brakeman for the C. N. W. railroad was instantly killed near Manitowish on the Rhine lander branch last Friday. He lived at Ashland with a wife and one child and had worked for the railroad for many years. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show will visit the range on June 24.

Walter Sutherland Manitowish Rhinelander Ashland Buffalo Bill

You Can to Water But You Can't Make Him Drink

Advertisement copy promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fattening aid. It claims a thin, sleeping body cannot use food until awakened by the product. The copy argues hunger is sparked by Scott's Emulsion, helping the body to employ nutrients and “get fat.”

Scott

Senior class notes and school events shared in verse

The narrative describes school life with playful lines about Mirthang, the Hoop Brute program, and upcoming class ceremonies. It mentions seniors perusing catalogs and art, class flowers, and a final Eighth Grade program on June 6 1902 with a long list of performances. A humorous fishing tale ends the excerpt.

Mike Arkowitz Mary Bensco Nathan Hale Henry Sincock the Mountain Chapel Ramona Rupp Lillian Pascoe Victor of Marengo Conrad Hansen John Burns Gettysburg Martha Liese Cora Meagher Zita Johnston Henry Byrne Crystal Hunters

Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Digestive Power

A promotional note states the pills help digestion by toning and regulating organs, expelling poisons, enriching blood, improving appetite, and aiding vitality. Sold for 25 cents at D. Mac Farlane.

Dr. King New Life Wonder’s D. MacFarlane

Wakefield Township Hears Annual Board Meeting News

Conductor James McConnell moved his family from A eet. Attorney H. M. Norris of Bessemer visited. Wakefield and Bessemer played ball last Saturday, 9 to 3 in favor of Bessemer. The Board of Review held its annual meeting at the town hall over several days. Various locals report business activity, property moves, census work, and insurance settlements. The Oliver Iron Mining Company completed a new shaft house at the Chicago mine.

James McConnell H. M. Norris Bessemer Thursey Wakefield Cornelius Anes Eesemer Mason Board of Review of Wakefield Township Thomas Mellon Kallander & Nelson Oliver _ Iron Mining company Chicago Frank Wescott Hancock Street Gerhardt & Berwald Peter Conley Brotherton

Ramsay Schoolyard Hints Of Community Changes

Ramsay items show a holiday, visits by Miss Edna Moore and Mr. Savage, and a new sidewalk on Front Street. Annie Downey stayed with Bessemer friends, John Milan took a job at Mikado mine, and the Township Board inspected roads this week. An appearance upgrade is noted for the town.

Annie Downey Bessemer Friends John Milan Mikado Mine Edna Moore Bessemer Ramsay Friends Savage Dowagiac Mich Ramsay School

Genuine Madison Tea sold by Madison Medicine Co.

Do not buy imitations of Rocky Mountain Tea. The genuine remedy is made only by the Madison Medicine Co. A great family remedy priced at 35 cents. Ask your druggist for the authentic product.

Madison Medicine Co

Fragmented medical inquiry on kidney and bladder trembles

A fragmented OCR passage discusses mystery symptoms and medical aid, mentioning encrumb to kidney or bladder trembles and a belief in core cures. It remains unclear and lacks concrete facts, dates, or named entities.

Outwitted the Physeian and a Philadelphia Easter tale

A London physician famed for lingering with rich patients after curing their ailments keeps up costly visits until he loses his fee. He tries to gift four guineas but drops a coin, prompting a witty exchange that ends his visits. In West Philadelphia, Maggie learns about Jesus birth, death, and resurrection, while her brother James asks about Fourth of July and Halloween.

Physeian London Jeasen Maggie West Philadelphia Jesus James

Was Not Tee Fesitive and the Wagered Opinion

A Texas town bears witness as Judge Culbertson, father of the current senator, faces a bet to obtain a definite opinion. The wager is to be settled before a livery stable with onlookers amid a sheep drive and casual talk about weather and crops. The judge’s amused reply underscores the playful challenge.

Judge Culberson Texas

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Ad

A historical advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures throat and lung ailments by expelling phlegm and germ infected mucous. It promises to enrich blood and heal inflamed throats and lungs with hard coughs yielding quickly. Guaranteed bottles second dollar. trial bottles free at D MacFarlane.

Dr. King D. MacFarlane’s

Archbishop Visits Schuylkill Parish for Confirmation

Archbishop Ryan visited a small parish in Schuylkill county Pennsylvania to administer confirmation. During the examination of a nervous girl he asks what matrimony is and she replies with a humorous yet telling definition describing it as a torment leading to a brighter world. The archbishop jokes that maybe she is right.

Sheldon Wright Young Messrs Ishpeming Gogebic County Congress Gogebic Ryan Schuylkill County

Restoration plan for Pan-American Exposition grounds

Buffalo park department seeks a $20 600 appropriation to restore the portion of Delaware Park that was part of the Pan American Exposition grounds. Officials estimate it may take several years before all traces of the havoc caused by the exposition disappear.

Buffalo Park Delaware Park

For Sale Grocery Store in Gogebic Range Town

Advertisement notes a well performing grocery store for sale in a premier Gogebic range town. inquiry directed to the Bessemer Herald office.

Gogebic Range Bessemer Herald

Henten Advocates Haney and Tar For Colds

Finch Arkansas letter states Haney and Tar is the best preparation for coughs colds and trouble. The writer claims it has cured a variety of ailments including throat issues and headaches.

Henten Finch, Ark

Ordained Minister Faces Local Attack in Plainfield

A young Plainfield New Jersey minister, newly ordained, was struck by a large man on the street after he saved a seat for a lady. He calmly explained the incident as preparation for a future Africa mission, hoping it might help his preaching prospects.

Plainfield N. J Sean Jervey Africa

Brasil Elects Francisco de Paulo Rodrigues Alves President

Mon Veeaident of Brasil Francisco de Paulo Rodrigues Alves, newly elected president, has long been a prominent Sao Paulo figure and current governor. He will be inaugurated Nov 15, marking the anniversary of Brasil's proclamation. The term lasts four years.

Mon Veeaident Brasil Francisco de Paulo Rodrigues Alves Brazil Sao Paulo Ntopandean

Don’t Start Summer Cough With One Minute Cough Cure

Don’t begin summer with lingering cough or cold. One Minute Cough Cure acts at once for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Children like it. J H Bowles of Groveton New Hampshire calls it the best cough medicine he ever used. Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is safe for children.

J. H. Bowles Groveton N. H

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