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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
8
A compilation of aphorisms and maxims from Emerson, Luther, Ruskin, George Eliot, and others. The collection offers reflections on patience, integrity, usefulness, education, love, and personal growth, drawn from varied authors and eras.
Emerson said he wrote best while walking, Peter the Great enjoyed being wheeled in a wheelbarrow, and Charlemagne was famed as the era’s keen digger of checkers, according to local lore.
Andre Tardieu, famed Temps editor, returns to Paris from the United States and declares there is no uniform “American type.” He remarks on Gotham society, U.S. embassies as base, five o'clock teas, and American hospitality, noting women vary by region and are not blue stockings. English women surgeons issue a college ballot on admitting women by examination.
A historical overview of gems detailing carbon origins of diamonds, the polishing with bort dust, and the relative values and sources of ruby, sapphire including the Asteria, emeralds from South America and Egypt, as well as pearls from pearl oysters. It also describes cat's eye quartz from Malabar, turquoise from Persia, and the opal found across Europe and Hungary with notes on fragility, settings, and superstitions.
In the matter of the estate of Conrad Carleon deceased Executor Alex Strom reports readiness to render final account. Court orders October 12 at 10 am for examination and allowance with heirs and interested parties to appear and show cause why final account should not be allowed. Publication in Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior to hearing. True Copy dated September 19 to October 10.
Smithsonian observations led by Prof. Albert M. Reese across Florida Everglades central gator zones and Okefenokee swamp conclude the American alligator is a meek, rarely voracious creature. Despite lore and myths, the reptile is said to be becoming extinct due to hunting for hides. A Miami guide nicknamed Alligator Bil aided in locating eggs and taming behavior for the study.
Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin has filed notice of intention to make final timber and stone proof to establish land claim described as SE X E of NEX Section 33 Township 44 North Range 39 West Michigan Meridian. The hearing will occur October 7, 1908 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in Marquette Michigan. Witnesses: Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter LaChance and Charles W Fish all of Donaldson Wisconsin.
State of Michigan Gogebic Lumber Company sues Charles W. Robinson in Gogebic County Circuit Court. Because Robinson’s residence is unknown, the order requires appearance within five months and publication in The Hessemer Herald weekly for six weeks, or service of a certified copy twenty days prior. Judge Samuel Cooper signs. solicitors are Ball and Stone. publication period Sept 5 to Oct 17.
Thirty second Judicial Circuit Mrs Mina Johnson suit pending in Gogebic County Michigan with defendant Olaf W Johnson as requested by solicitor William S Baird. The defendant has departed last known residence and cannot be located. The order requires appearance within five months and publication in Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or personal service at least twenty days before appearance. Circuit Judge Samuel S Cooper signs. Baird solicitor for complainant. Bessemer Michigan August 29 to October 3.
Notes on trade in 1908 show Spain's farm implements export potential for the U S, Brazil's cement use, and Belgium's auto imports. British India coal output, U S rails and rolling stock to Manchuria, Shantung dividends, and UK meat imports illustrate varied national exchange. German line expands to seven ships, surpassing several nations combined seagoing tonnage.
An article warns that kidney disease is common and underdiagnosed, urging readers to seek a cure with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root. It claims the remedy treats back and kidney pain, liver and bladder issues, and helps with frequent urination, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet from Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Ada L. Croom, Vaughn Mississippi, proprietor of the Croom Hotel, suffered months of severe cough and suspected consumption until a friend recommended Dr. King’s New Discovery. After taking three bottles she was cured. The remedy, famed globally for coughs colds and lung throat healing, is sold by Frank B. Jones drug store. Trial bottle free.
Probate Court of Gogebic County sets October 19 1908 at 10 a m for hearing William E Utley petition to appoint guardian for minor heirs of Cyril Cardinal deceased. Public notice to be published three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Judge Curtle Back signs the order. Sep 26 to Oct 17.
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessemer Judge Curtis Buck sets October 26 1908 at ten to hear Frank R. Loope petition to determine legal heirs and rightful heirs to Emma J. Loope real estate. All interested parties must appear and the order requires publication in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior.
A census report notes 18 3821 women employed in the U S executive civil service. Indiana widow Aunty Becky Young dies on the fortieth wedding anniversary. Sally Ward is elected Palestine Texas assessor and collector. Dallas selects E P Tuver and P P Tucker for board of education. Dr Mary Louise Gordon named inspector of prisons in Britain marking a first for a woman in that post. Jewish women mobilize to raise 5000 for a scholarship fund for poor Jewish girls. Harvard offers 200 scholarships for young men, Radcliffe has 20 for women with only one awarded to a Hebrew student.
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