06 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
1
Bessemer’s running team captured six top prizes at the Negaunee tournament, delivering a record setting performance welcomed by a jubilant home crowd. The volunteers earned praise for discipline and focus, despite intense competition and a split score deciding the association prize.
Painesdale, youngest club in the association, won third prize a silver water pitcher for performance in the Regulation Hose Race No 2. Frank Koppler resigned as first vice president to move from the state. Harry Barr of Ironwood elected in his stead. The committee reports sufficient funds to cover all expenses with some left over. Ishpeming hosts praise Negaunee firemen and their equipment after a visit. Some locals criticize the eve ning “paint the town red” incident. blame spread to visitors and locals alike. Next tourney set for Hancock. Copper Country train carried over 400 passengers. Marquette Mining Journal credits Harry Meagher of the Bessemer team as best coupler.
An advertisement extols De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic that cleanses the system of poison and putrid matter, relieving biliousness and torpid liver without harsh purging. The copy promises a pleasant effect and prevention of fever.
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