23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Daily News Record
Location
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
The clipping lists various sale ads including stock shares, a Shetland pony with cart and harness, and a pile delivery schedule. It also notes a lost ring and keys, and includes a lengthy report on reorganizing the Lake Carriers Association with proposed structure and rules.
At today’s meeting a bylaws change allows the executive officer to succeed himself. The committee report was fully discussed before adoption and members are pleased with the action. The committee may meet again before the annual meeting, though another members’ meeting is not required.
Curling rinks led by President W Ferguson and Vice-President W R Conway face off for supremacy tonight at Specek Pak. Teams list include Ferguson skip Dr Dickison and R Ferguson on rink 1, Conway sides with Joan Irwin and George Larkes on rink 2, and Persson and Supe with Ainsworth on rink 3.
A list of Scottish curlers preparing a winter tour to the United States and Canada is given, with many clubs and players named. The article notes a February engagement in local rinks and mentions broader council vacancy issues as John Hone becomes sheriff on January 1, affecting aldermanic seats and a council appointment to Mr. Bone's successor amid eight potential candidates.
E H Gillman, a leading hunter, plans a pre session meeting of sportsmen to form a committee to lobby the State Game League in Lansing. He cites open season sales bans, limited venison, interstate hunting rules, misaligned fall migrations, and season dates as unfair, urging open market sales and broader protections for Michigan game.
A historical citation argues laws should be reasonable and cap hunting by person. It states that when killing is within law, birds deer or fish become the hunter’s property to use as they wish. The quote reflects discussions on wildlife rights and resource ownership.
The Philadelphia Record describes a rare view of Niagara River bed near the Daf ferin Islands after coffer dams divert water for Canadian power work. Visitors observe limestone rocks carved by centuries of upper lake flow while relic hunters uncover an anchor, battens from military garments, and old guns among the dry riverbed.
Homer Hall of West Point fa credits Dr King s New Discovery for a severe lung cough and consumption that doctors said could not be helped He writes it cured him and saved his life The remedy is advertised at one dollar at local drug stores S Zehler Morrish Conwar Halt W R Bacon Co
Sleeping cars will be run via the Sea Line and C N W Ry leaving Sault Ste Marie daily except Sunday at 3 PM arriving in Chicago. Return departures from Chicago via C NW Ry daily except Saturday, with arrival back at Sault Ste Marie. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates a winter timetable change.
Turkeys are selling today at 20 cents a pound in local markets with fear of rapid depletion by close of business. Late reports show prices may rise to prohibitive levels tomorrow if supply remains tight. Observers note turkeys were 18 cents two pounds during Thanksgiving, but supply then was ample and buyers could still be served. This year turkey scarcity has grown daily, traders paying high prices to secure stock, and many families face a difficult Christmas dinner if birds run out.
Funeral services for Miss Charlotte Adelaide Pease will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock in St Marys Church with interment at Riverside. Mrs Jas J Bran to sing. Advertisement notes framing at Youngs Studio near Park Hotel.
John Sharland, 50, a divorced farmer of Munday township, was found dead on his bedroom floor after being dead about a day. Police note he likely died in a fit while living alone. An advertisement touts poultry from J. H. Roe at 907 Ashmun Street.
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