County Board Chairmanship From Long Time Members Discussed
The first meeting of the new county board on May 3 is expected to name a new chairman. Possible candidates include Robert A. Douglas of Tronwood and Ted A. Kelly of Watersmeet, with a rotation norm suggesting Bessemer should hold the chair. The piece notes Douglas’s strong county support and Kelly’s long service, arguing for fair consideration of Bessemer if a chair from that area is not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Spervisors
Alvin Rummel
Robert A. Douglas
Tronwood
Ted A. Kelly
Watersmeet
Bob Douglas
Ile
Ironwood
Bob
Douglas
Lronwood
Ted Kelly
Ted
Ell
Flerald
Fronwood
Wakefield
Bessemer
C. W. Flott
Ironweed
Afralso
Edo Otee Paramount Ai
Doe
Deadlock Breaks Over City Appointments Probe
City council inches toward compromise as five aldermen back a partial appointment plan while others resist The session draws a large crowd with spectators critiqued for unruly behavior and calls for decorum ahead of a full review next month
Small Town Baseball Growth from Amateur Leagues
A fragmented report notes 50 percent less equipment sold in 1924 than in other years and highlights rapid progress of amateur leagues in cities and towns. The study suggests baseball’s growth hinges on local leagues driving participation and expansion.
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NA. A
Gowan
Pick and Axe Precepts for Learning to Drive a Car
A satirical set of old time driving maxims warns new motorists to beware hidden hazards. It cites a hay wagon with a drunken driver a quarrel with a wife and forgetfulness in death and a driver just released from an asylum among cautionary notes.
April Showers Bring May Flowers and Car Demand Rise
The note links April showers to May blooms and notes growing demand for closed cars amid shifting preferences and market signals.
Letter From Applicant Describing Skills And Language
A Chinese newspaper prints an applicant’s letter offering to drive a typewriter and noting strong English. The writer explains a recent job ended due to a large man’s death and expresses hope of usefulness to the employer.
If You Are Well Bred Take Your Prom Invitation
A fragment from a school notice urges attendees to carry their invitation to the Junior Prom. The unclear clipping mentions a box office force perhaps verifying tickets at the event.
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Sear An At
Governor to run North Carolina On Business Methods
The governor announces a plan to steer state policy by business principles and efficiency. He outlines emphasis on cost control, streamlined agencies, and market-based approaches to public services.
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Duluth News Pribune
North Carolina
Week of local happenings in Lewis city hall and county raid
The week features a crowded council chamber during a Monday night session in Lewis, the city hall as the warmest spot, plans for the Heralds versus Moe's baseball game, and the sheriff raid converting the county jail into a brewery warehouse. Six of 17 from the high school class remain in town amid a bean counting contest fraud.
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Lewis
Heralds
Moe
Dewes’s
Linda
Ungalled Roadways and Dash Clock Tales
A nostalgic verse laments rude drivers and road conditions. The speaker recalls dismissive attitudes toward a missing dashboard clock and the chaos caused by vehicles in wet or slushy weather, reflecting on outdated habits and everyday travel frustrations.
The Last of the Muur Horsemen Ride On
KINK continues horseback riding tradition with a rider named The Last of the Muur Horsemen leading the scene. The story blends rural heritage with ongoing equestrian culture.
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Kink
Tie
Bessemer Charter Panel Opens. Rummel Elected County Supervisor Chief
The charter commission chosen to draft a new city charter for Bessemer held its first meeting with John J. Knobloch elected chair. In another local vote Alvin Rummel became county board chair after defeating J F Finnegan 13 to 11. The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters mark 25 years with a joint banquet at St Sebastian church. Edward Lobb named fire chief succeeding Gus Wigg. S C Camilli returned from California after studying settlement prospects.
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Bessemer
John J. Knobloch
Alvin Rummel
Wakefield
County Board of Supervisors
Rummel
J. F. Finnegan
Ironwood
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters of
Bessemer and
Hurley
St. Sebastian
Edward Lobb
Gus Wigg
S. C. Camilli
California
Arbor Day Proclamation by the Governor
The governor proclaims Arbor Day urging tree planting nationwide, highlighting conservation efforts by the Michigan Department and supporters. He urges citizens to plant trees for future generations, noting the observance date and the Great Seal signature confirming the proclamation.
Taxpaying meeting rules out new school building
Twenty years ago on April 22 1905 a mass meeting at the opera house rejected funding for a new school building this year. The two kindergarten schools will close next year and rooms repurposed for other grades. Oratorical and declamatory contests at the high school crowned winners who advance to Ashland. New bookkeeper A Burdeau replaces L G Penrose at Mikado mine. A Burglar's Sweetheart plays at the opera house next Saturday. Miss Blanche Gray visits Des Moines Iowa with her sister Flossie who teaches there.
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Opera House
Lillian Nelson
Joan of Art
Faith Osborne
America
Ingrid Lugviel
Lottie Goodenough
Ashland
A. Burdeau
L. G. Penrose
Mikado
Blanche Gray
Des Moines
Iowa
Flossie
Annual Meeting of U P D B Set for June 4
The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau schedules its annual meeting for Thursday in Menominee with a reunion of former officers. H F Mitchell of Union Trust Chicago will be principal speaker and AL Carton John A Doelle and George W L Rowell appear on the program. Election of officers and directors for the next year will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Thursdas
Menominee
Bureau
H. F. Mitchell
Union Trust Company of Chicago
AL Carton
John A. Doelle
Michigan
Notice of Determination by County Road Commissioners
The Board of County Road Commissioners of Gugebie County Michigan held an April meeting at the Court House in Bessemer and determined that the Black River Road from Station 3559 to Station 2862 plus 25 will be taken over as a county road and renamed the Black River Road. The determination was recorded by Deputy County Clerk W. Luther & Sherman.
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Board of County Road Commissioners
Geble
Bessemer
Black River Road Survey
Black River
Black River Road
Board of County
Gugebie County
Michigan
W. Luther &. Sherman
Muxtech
Board of County Rev Ceaumissondres
Gogebie County
Esseceur
Sexta
Cewodee
First Ait leecounsy. Te was of Cite see 17 29 FDI bile accidemt
Fragmented OCR text describes a local incident involving a car accident and a person named Beth amid disjointed phrases. The garbled lines mention a sitch or site, a hospital or home, and references to people Batts and Mary, with no clear dates or structure. The piece lacks coherent context or outcomes.
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Wil & Batts
Notice To Bid Sealed Bids For County Road Work
Notice to bid for construction and removal work at the County Courthouse in Essex County Michigan. Sealed bids will be opened by the Board of County Commissioners at the Court House in Essex, Michigan. Bids cover surveying, road work, pipe installation and related materials with estimates and quantities to be provided. Bids due and details available from the County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County
Csrissoners
F Winkler
Chrsth Huttaar
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Bessemer City Michigan
Notice declares Daniel Suante owes Kate Suante principal and interest of 1484.75 dollars on a mortgage dated June 5 1922 recorded June 8 1422 in the register of deeds for Gogebic County Michigan. Foreclosure sale set for May 21 1925 at 2 PM at the front of the courthouse in Bessemer to satisfy the debt, interest, costs, and attorneys fees on parcel in East Esplanade area.
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Daniel Suante
Kate Suante
Corbie
Michican
Neuillee
Bessemer
Getebin
Gugehic
Easseomesr
Gagbic
Michigan
Foullo
Ises
Michigan Circuit Court Case Notice in Gegethc County
State of Michigan in the Circuit Court for Gegethc County grants Amrit Mastissa a summons against Charles Wahi Iv i mesnt in chancery. The order requires the defendant to appear by a set date, answer the complaint, and be served with process.
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County of Gegethc
Cransery
Charles Wahi Iv
Canaan
Tlae
Mare
Charles Makr
Krowm
Metan
Willam
Baird
Saad Phew
Court orders publication of complaint and service in case
The court orders that the Bill of Complaint be confessed in default and that a publication notice appear weekly in the Bes emer Herald. A copy of the order must be served on the defendant twenty days before appearance and mailed to him at his last known address by registered mail at least thirty days before appearance. George O Driscoll, Circuit Judge. William S. Baird, for Plaintiff. 4-3-3-15
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Besemer Herald
Osu
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Maurice R. Burt
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Hiewan
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Pick & Axe
Herald Files
Conservateum
Ube
Alun Groesteckk
Nichrewm
Eormaniur
Umiec
Minth
Alex
J Greosbech
Gomes
Charles J. Deland
Siet
Candy News
Minn
Begcsemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Ily Sk
Witl
Sm FO Pel
Murtengeer Business Actire
State OF
Amrit Mastissa
George O Driscoll
William S. Baird
Golden Link
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
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