Local notes and upcoming events in city society
Mrs A F Olson of Wakefield was in the city on Friday. T A Kelly of Watersmeet visited Monday and Tuesday. Mrs S G Campbell and daughter Hazel visit friends at Abbotsford. Mrs Wm Sincock and two children from Abbotsford Wis., visit here. Miss Catherine Vomastek teaching near Rib Lake Wis. spent Easter at home. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Edward Piper’s next Wednesday. Rev C E Elving of Omaha will preach at the Swedish church May 3 at 10 am and 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Geo McKinney left for Hamilton Ohio after a relative’s death. A D Johnston J A Vogtin and W S Baird attended Marquette Republican district convention. Trout fishing improves with warmer weather. Ladies Sewing Society meets May 1 at Mrs Carl Swedberg’s Colby location. Fred M Prescott of Milwaukee recovering from pneumonia. Mrs Fret Stanaway of Marenisco returned home from Gogebic hospital. Bessemer town board names Wm S Baird attorney and Dr E H Madajesky health officer. Miss Gussie Hester of Wakefield operated on for appendicitis. recovering. K P lodge to entertain at Ramquist’s hall April 29 with cards and dancing. Jubeck defeats Harris in catch-as-catch-can for $20. Williams beats Jubeck in bicycle race. Surety bonds for liquor dealers must be issued by Michigan-incorporated firms. Bonding & Surety Co of Detroit is sole Michigan provider. Bessemer leads in sports this week with races, wrestling, and a ball game tomorrow. Mayor Holland proclaims Friday May 1 as city-wide clean-up day to prevent disease. citizens urged to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Sloma
Bessemer
Wakefield
I. J. Shaylor
Mamie Olson
Watersmeet
L. W. Brice
Nashwalk
Minn
Wakefield Local Happenings and Nearby Travel Notes
Wakefield locals report George Harkins back from Mass City and visits by Mrs. Frank Trethewey and Miss Clara Ayott. J. J. Rummel and son plan westward travel. Chas. C. Jones from Ramsay and Mrs. R. Watson from Ironwood attend. A health officer notice urges yard cleanups. Baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cox. Local visits include Edgar and Alice Running in Bessemer and a dance in Marenisco. Theater, boating at Sunday Lake, and plant repairs noted along with several building projects. A concert by Kronoberg Band draws Wakefield attendees. cement sidewalk work and water works leak repair are reported. Health Coffee advertised by Jensen & Lintelmann.
General City Holiday Proclaimed for May Day Cleanup
The city proclaims Friday May 1 1908 a general holiday to clean up streets alleys and lots for public health. Citizens urged to cooperate furnish teams wagons and help. city crews will assist. Bonfires in evening as rejoicing siege against hot weather. Mayor John Holland signs April 22 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Michigan
John Holland
A. D
Bond Sale Notice for Bessemer Michigan Water Bonds
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk until 6 o’clock p m May 4 1908 for the purchase of twenty five thousand dollar water works bonds bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually and maturing in ten years from June 1 1911 Bonds in $500 denominations five bonds payable each June 1 through 1916. City may prepay. Bid on all or part. certified check 5 percent required. City reserves right to reject all bids. WM L GUYER City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer City Waterworks
A. D
Michigan
WM. L. Guyer
Death Was on His Heels in 1906 Skippers Resident
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal pneumonia attack in spring 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after two and a half bottles. Describes it as the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at F B Jones drug store. Sec and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
F. B. Jones’ Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. F. Olson
City
T. A. Kelly
S. G. Campbell
Hazel
Abbotsford
Wm. Sincock
Abbotsford, Wis
Catherine Vomastek
Rib Lake
Wis
Ladies Aid Society of
the Presbyterian Church
Edward Piper
C. E. Elving
Omaha
Nebraska
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Geo. McKinney
Hamilton, O
A. D. Johnston
J. A. Vogttin
W. S. Baird
Marquette
Ladies Sewing Society
The
Swedish Lutheran Church
Carl Swedberg
Colby
Fred M. Prescott
Milwaukee
Fret Stanaway
Marenisco
Gogebic Hospital
Bessemer Township
Wm. S. Baird
E. H. Madajesky
Gussie Hester
K. of P. Lodge
Order
Ramquist’s Hall
John Jubeck
John Harris
Ball Park
Chas. Williams
Jubeck
Bonding & Surety Company
Detroit
Fats
Leansj
Holland
George Harkins
Mass City
Frank Trethewey
Ironwood
Misa Clara Ayott
Wm. Smith
Dickinson
N. Dak. Mies Sanford
J.J. Rummel
Alvin
West
Chas. C. Jones
Ramsay
Joe Novakosky
John Nash
Miller Brewing Co
Frank Ringsmuth
Anton Ringsmuth
Gust Mellstrom
Thomas Desonia
Thomaston
Luke Sweet
Gogebic Lumber Co
Armory
Kronoberg Regimental
Gustaf
Sweden
John Zaczaski
Copper Range
Cole & MacDonald
Capt Roscorla
Sunday Lakes& Brotherton Road
Oberg Brothers
E. J. Shaylor
Hurley
Neenah
East
Sunday Lake
Gogebic Range
Gogebic County
Tom Ashland
William Urley
Sunday Lake Street
Utley
Alquist Bros
John Conners
Sparta
Missabe
Tommy
James Tobin
Tobin
Adam Selsemeyer
Maeders
Edgar Running
Alice
Ladies of the Maccabees
Peter Bracket
Shoop
Racine
Jensen & Lintelmann
GREAM
ROYAL
la Blond Dry Goods CO
Death
W. F. Kelly
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