This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
4
Upper Michigan remains generally fair tonight and Thursday with snow near Lake Superior and strong westerly winds. Lower Michigan sees mostly fair conditions with some snow flurries along the west and north shores and persistent westerly winds.
Angus McLeod is very ill with typhoid pneumonia. Edward Miller also suffers typhoid pneumonia at home on Ridge Street West. Archie McArthur, Corinne lumberman, was a business visitor in the Soo. Mrs Wm Chandler and Miss Paulina Chandler returned from Alma. W E and Henry R Watchorn travel to Toronto and Buffalo for a month. Jos Such of Great Lakes Towing will join his family in Cleveland. A B Davidson returned from Detroit and visited St Joseph. W T Crocker named local representative of Standard Savings and Loan. Detroit business work active here. Henry L Hall of Boston, Northwestern Leather Co vice president, visits with W L Murdock.
Society column notes the second winter series event at Sault Ste. Marie lodge 532 Elks with card and dance for members and chair ladies Invitations go out for a December 26 hotel Iroquois dance by a city youth organization of about 20 men Carl Carlton presides with Mort Desenberg and A R Webster as officers Clarence Gaye Tarkington will wed Miss Lulu O Loughlin at St James church with a large local turnout Ernest Matlock best man and Miss Nellie McCowan maid of honor several bridesmaids named and Eva Monder to play the wedding march Also listed are Bethel Lodge officers and Beavers club officers for the coming year
Perfumes and scents in bulk attract buyers as prices mingle with flavors. Fred Price & Co promotes quality over cheapness with the motto Not how cheap but how good. Maple chocolates and decorative finishes are also offered.
Holiday sale notices from The Leader at 510512 Ashmmm Street highlight limited time offers with low prices for December. The ad promotes a 4 cent to 10 cent range on items and urges customers to visit the store during the week of a prominent seasonal event.
The bonspeil committee of the Seo Curling Club released prize trophies for the Northwestern Curling Association event in Soo City and the Canadian Soo, starting January 1 912. Prizes include Canadian Soo trophy, Jobbers Union Trophy, Flour City Curling Club Trophy, Walkerville International Tankard and multiple secondary awards plus novelty prizes for top averages. Details cover specific prizes such as rifles, watches, cut glass, and travel sets along with conditions for eligibility and event dates.
Mrs Frank G Lennox and her children escaped gas poisoning Monday night in their Peck street home due to a defective coal stove chimney. Tom Lennox, ill that night, awoke and alerted his mother, enabling a full airing of the house. The family felt ill yesterday but are none the worse today. Mr Lennox works as superintendent for the Mari Rosa mining company in Michipicoien.
Dec 17 witnesses testified before the coal spike commission about four workers tied to the Hitie girls case. Fathers of two girls claimed their laborers earned 1681 dollars and 1400 dollars respectively last year. Deno, father of one, and others were linked to the division of 31400 dollars. The miner alleged four men split 1.66 dollars and 1.5 dollars share, with promises to remove their daughters from the mills.
Chicago reports the St. Louis blind pool misfired as it sought control of December corn on the board. A 1 cent drop followed yesterday's declines, forcing margins beyond the pool's reach as traders dumped shares. Comb's store offers a line of 26 cent candy.
News at Blumrosen s stock offers Hidigloves at $1.50 to $1.69 a pair with guarantee. Xmas handkerchiefs in wide variety and price options also available as the store shows the largest selection in the city.
Frank G. Lennox, in charge at Michipicoten, reports machinery installation advancing well and large scale development soon. He notes the auriferous rock being mined is richer than previous extractions and that the property should meet or exceed friends’ claims.
Quotations posted this afternoon by the Lai er Commission Co. feature Boston copper stocks and local ads. Fred R. Price & Co. promote hand mirrors and combs while Combs offers malaga products. references to bar gains in cigar cases and holders appear as part of the page’s mix of market notes and commerce.
Immense crowds throng the Glass Front Store as Christmas values draw shoppers. The balance of the week will bring extraordinary preparations for crowds with easy early shopping. Specials include folding tackle in black and blue, doll chairs, doll trunks, girls sleds, and iron runners at dollar or less.
Quartermaster General Kidd reports that for the current year the state’s military establishment is funded at 121049 dollars, with per capita tax revenue nearly offset by added costs. He notes Michigan’s federal allotment near 30000 annually and, if impending arming provisions pass, 55000 could be available by July. He urges immediate purchase of 3000 service uniforms, 500 wall tents, 100 hospital tents, and proposes condemning unserviceable stores, plus reforming supply departments and ration payments to match regular army practice.
Detroit December 17 Michigan livestock breeders protest a recent Detroit convention on reciprocal trade with Canada. President Gibbons says about 10 1350 members spoke at the Griswold house addressing fears that agriculture and livestock would be sacrificed to boost manufacturing and distribution profits. He urges a strong united protest against a one sided proposal.
A partially legible theater note reports John L Sullivan appeared yesterday at the Avenue theater while heavily intoxicated. He spoke in a rambling monologue for several minutes before exiting as the curtain rose and then fell.
Cape Vincent New York December 17 The barge Isaac Stevenson of Ogdensburg broke from her tow in a fierce gale on Lake Ontario ten miles west of Cape Vincent and it is believed she foundered with six crew members. Washington Notes: Senate passes urgent deficiency and pension appropriation bills. other items include commentary on Venezuela conflict and varied civic notices.
A collage of short items and quips from a bygone era includes a wife scolding over clothes pins bought as bargains, a clergyman’s daughter correcting a sermon’s sentiment, a Baltimore political chat about a possible mayoral candidate, and a sentinel with a joke about forming a line. Also appearing is an offer for a rare piano bargain at Prenzlauer Bros. store.
An anxious scene unfolds as a quarrel erupts between children. Wi strikes Tommie who runs down the hall toward the kitchen in a terse reply. Tommie explains he is going for coal to heap coals of fire on his head as instructed by someone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.