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Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1908

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Bessemer Township Election Splits Vote Gives Jones Victor

In Bessemer township the Citizens ticket led by Charles C. Jones won by over two to one over two rivals, amid a three cornered contest. Ballot confusion created two Citizens Tickets, one with Jones for supervisor and another with John Hanousek for supervisor. Final tallies: Jones 146, Finnegan 37, Hanousek 79.

Bessemer Citizens Charles C. Jones Mr. Jones Citizen John Hanousek Citizen’s Independent Labor John F. Finnegan

Arbor Day Proclamation by Governor Warner

Governor Fred M. Warner proclaims Friday May 1 Arbor Day urging school children to plant and care for trees and to learn citizenship through the act. He extols trees as lasting monuments and urges school exercises to emphasize the day. Also notes an event titled A Debt of Honor featuring home talent at the Opera House on Friday evening April 24.

Fred M. Warner Warner Opera House

Willis A Goodwin And Town Election Results

The township total votes were 264 with Charles C. Jones securing 146 for supervisor. John F. Finnegan received 87 and John Hanousek 79, giving Jones a majority of 80 over both and 67 over the next candidate.

Willis A. Goodwin John Matchek Martit Tutseolit John Zseliska George Powerski Albert Ethier William Bridgwes Brick Walbaum Frotey Tain Charles C. Jones John F. Finnegan John Hanousek Mr. Jones

Republicans Lose Mayor and Justice but Elect City Treasurer

In Monday's municipal election Republicans failed to win the mayoralty and justice of the peace, edging out a narrow defeat for A. D. Johnston and Wm. L Rasseil. They secured posts in several wards and kept a principled campaign for equal taxation, signaling a mixed but resolute outcome with Johnston still regarded as a leading city figure.

A. D. Johnston Wm. L Rasseil Justice of the Peace James A. Z Pregno Citizens Sth Johnston Republican Party

Ironwood and Nearby Towns Vote in Local Elections

In Ironwood Township W L Prerce was chosen supervisor Charles Anderson clerk and Andrew Santell treasurer on the Peoples ticket. In Mareniseo John Fraik defeated E R Graves for supervisor by two votes. Fraik ran on slips while Graves was regular nominee. Erwin elected Alex Holmgren supervisor Ole Bergstein clerk and Alex Ketola treasurer with no contest. Watersmeet re elected T A Kelly supervisor 95 to 44 over John A Pratt. N D Murphy elected clerk unopposed and B H Darling treasurer by 51 vote margin over W C Marksman.

Ironwood W. L. Prerce Charles Anderson Andrew Santell Peoples Mareniseo John Fraik E.R. Graves Fraik Mr. Graves Erwin Alex Holmgren Ole Bergstein Alex. Ketola Watersmeet T. A. Kelly John A. Pratt N. D Murphy B. H. Darling W. C. Marksman

Blind Brother Sought by Portland Man Esmond Grant Cherryman

Elbert R. Cherryman of Portland Oregon seeks his brother believed to be a blind patient in a Northern Michigan county home. Described as 5 ft 5 in tall, 140 to 150 pounds, stooped shoulders, uses name Chip. Right name Esmond Grant Cherryman. Contact 610 Oregon Ridge Portland. Upper Peninsula papers urged to copy.

Elbert R. Cherriman Portland Ore Michigan Chip Esmond Grant Cherryman E. R. Cherryman Oregon Rid G Upper Peninsula

City Election Returns Detail Voters Cast

The record summarizes Monday's city election results showing citizens and Republican nominees. It lists the Citizen's candidate first after each office name, followed by the Republican contender, reflecting the official vote tally for each position. Entities include the city and offices, with names provided in the readable portions of the vote roster.

City Officials And Vote Totals In Local Bond Referendum

Alderman Nick Gladzak and Walter F. Truettner named. Edward Winkowski and William Gladzek listed as constables. Fourth Ward supervisor candidates include Steve McDonald and Victor Storm. Bond proposition for a water works fund passed 478 to 110. Mayor race totals: John Holland 374, Albert D Johnston 324. City clerk race: William L. Guyer 385, Joseph Rice 1. Treasurer race: Andrew Wiklund 328, Joshua Thomas 334. Justice of the Peace: James A. Zeppegno 342, William I. Russell 335. Russell seeks a recount in the 4th and 5th wards. court action possible.

John Holland Albert D. Johnston City Clert William L. Guyer Joseph Rice Andrew Wiklund Joshua Thomas Justice of the Peace James A. Zeppegno William I. Russell Sth Russell

To the Voters in Bessemer City

An elected official thanks voters for the honor of being chosen mayor and pledges to pursue continued improvements with council support, expressing public gratitude for past campaign backing and commitment to carry out plans to the best of his ability.

Bessemer Thas

Knights of Pythias seek army rifle use approval

The head officers of the Knights of Pythias, overseeing a large and well drilled military division, plan to request permission from the national government to utilize the army rifle.

Knights of Pythias

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Bessemer Township Harry W. Barron Arthur Proctor William Buzza John Larson Henry Ogren Ror Jacob Johnson Hope John Mattson Poerrrers Fred Fowler John St. John Joe Jacherio Henry Trudlell Frosten Swanson Board of Review Swan Olson Ure Joseph Rizzi John Meyer Marvin Smith Peoples Coal CO Otto B. Olson Edwin Bayliss Fire & Life Insurance Agency Bessemer, Mich TEL W. F. Kelly Cire Jebo Jolland Albert D William L. Gayer First Ward Nick Gladzak Walter F. Truettner Constable Edward Winkowski William Gladzek Fourth Ward Arrree Corres Fifth Ward Steve McDonald Victor Storm Albin Johnson C. August Johnson William H. Knight Domenick Masnaghetti Perry Carl L. Solberg Constable Batista Mussatti Herman Carlson Louis Vamastek William A. McMinn Alderman William O'Brien Andrew G. Newman Louis Spanuletti Angelo Endrezzi Third Ward Dan Kulasgewicz August Kondziela Seen Andrew Gustafzon Albert Wagner Andrew Forslund Scot Tree Ole Olson Erry Joseph Webb John G. Reini Pt Wic William S. Prince, Pres Walter F. True Geo. L. Loope O Tner Olin Foun Congress Twelfth Cope Albert D. P Johnston Gogebichere Louris‘ H. Truettner General Merchandise William {. Prince Savings Department the Herald Offee Bessemer Lumber Company Heath & Milligan United States Health Bulletin Bessemer Brewing Go
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