Gogebic Klan fears and cross burnings questioned
The Ironmwood Times criticizes reports of Ku Klux Klan growth in Gogebic county. It notes no public Klan demonstrations here, many cross burnings are pranks by jokesters, and questions Bessemer as a Klan headquarters while downplaying fears across Wakefield Ironwood and Ramsay.
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Ironmwood Times
Ku Klux Klan
Gogehic County
United States
Times
Gogebic
Gogebic County
K.K.K
Klan
Bessemer
Ironwood
Ramsay
Wakefield Civic Asset Highlights Scenic Drive and New High School
Wakefield’s Sunday Lake drive along the improved Community building grounds shows fountains lamps and stone walks likening a metropolitan park. The nearby six million dollar Wakefield High School and athletic complex underline the city’s push on improvements amid a bitter mid‑parade election with multiple mayoral hopefuls and campaign rhetoric.
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Axefield
Gogebic Range
Wakefiek
Sunday Lake
Wakefield
Sintiay Dogke
Wakefeld
Wakefield Couyre
Water shortages loom as winter freezes rivers and wells
Towns face strained supplies from a drought and arid winter. Officials warn no relief is expected until spring, with artesian wells failing to meet demand and fire protection at risk. Dickinson county reports rising water levels from nearby sources, while settlements debate solutions and management.
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Nereay
Norway
Ford
Dickinson
Searces
York
Ceria
Jareteie
Ford and Flying Rise as Aviation Capital Power
Ford interests take over the Stout aviation program strengthening the coming generation of aviation leaders with ample capital behind the industry. The shift marks a major vote of confidence in aviation's future from established manufacturing into the air, signaling broader financial backing for growth and innovation.
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Lie Thierry Farateer Raiselbord
Ford
Stout Aviation
America
Ford aviation push grows from Michigan roots and effort
The Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record notes how Ford’s aviation venture builds on early local efforts led by Mr Stout and a group of investors. It credits patient development, modest profits, and the adoption of the venture into a broader industrial prestige. The piece asserts Ford’s role will invite competitors, boosting national manufacturing prospects.
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Fords
Ford
Michigan
Stout
Local concerns mix with town chatter and odd worries
A column records scattered community anxieties from a wary resident worried about next winter's coal and taxes to fears about a Bessemer football team and an Indian Pageant. Other notes mention the Hillcrest Inn pay dispute, a risky Labor Day talker, brush fires, and water from the Colby shift while guests wonder about hotel bills in Superior.
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Bessemer
Moe A
S. Sophia Street
Wakefield
Hillcrest Inn
Lake Gogebic
Bill P
Carl B
Haskin Bros
Merriweather
Charley
Bayfield
Colby
Johnny J
Superior
The
Bessemer Elks
Johnny
Dry season attribution linked to constitutional amendment
A terse remark suggests no one would attribute the dry season to the 18th amendment, reflecting skepticism about legal controls shaping weather. The statement points to public confusion or cynicism about how Prohibition-era laws influence seasonal drought conditions.
If You Are Well Bred You Won't Beg on the Wharf
Poem fragment questions social snobbery on Lake Goge's wharf and mocks a fundraiser moment as a football team seeks donations. The verse critiques class norms and asks who will join the soliciting committee for the team’s needs.
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Lake Gogelie
Amusement Hall Event Celebrates Max S Return
Special to P&A reports at Superior Carl BB. will recount the iks convention trip in his best English as the crowd at Anvil in Mich gathers tonight to mark Max S. safe return.
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Anvil
Mich
P&a
Max S
Superior
Carl BB
Events of the Week and Local Happenings
A compact roundup notes summer heat and busy social topics. References to a man discussing football, Wire Bell keeping services active in heat, Wise households ordering coal, and looming coal strike rumors. Mentions Bessemer and two small local societies, one for animal cruelty prevention and another for playing checkers at Abe's.
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Wire Bell
Bessemer
Society For
Society
Feeble Fables of a Newly Turned Pro Ball Player
A brief note describes a recent school graduate who heads into a professional baseball career, striking out often as he begins his independent journey in sport.
Columbus discovery paradox noted in history writings
A wry reflection on discovery shows Columbus found America by chance, yet America found Columbus through exploration, framing the paradox as a quoted line about historical perception and self-originating insight.
Prose Or Rhyme Spotted In Mixed Verse Note
A short, playful piece notes that writing alternates between prose and occasional rhyme. The author jokes about the quality and parity of the mix, mentioning SLIM and a line about spanking terms with children as a pointed aside.
Looking Backward in Bessemer and Nearby News
One year ago Harold J. Waples was urged for a third term as prosecuting attorney while William F. Pellow denied any candidacy rumor. Cannonball Baker crossed the country in a stock Oldsmobile traveling through Bessemer. A Hibbing resident, Malcolm Gustafson, died of heart trouble after seeking help at a police station. Catherine Springhetti planned to enter Notre Dame Order in Milwaukee, Sister Cleopha accompanying. The P. E. Graham home quarantined as daughter Jean fell ill with diphtheria. Twenty years ago Sam Silverman opened new ice cream parlors in the Sax block with Jussen & Trier. Me tropolitan Life Insurance Co. agents Bayliss brothers expanding local work. Carrie A. Moscrip resigned as Watersmeet postmistress to Joseph Kelly. Harri et Pomroy hired at W H Chatey’s gallery. John Frick attended a funeral trade convention in Oshkosh. Twenty-one million letters were sent to the Dead Letter Office last year.
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William F. Pellow
Bessemer
Harold J. Waples
Malcolm Gustafson
Hibbing
Minn
Catherine Springhetti
Milwaukee
Notre Dame Order
Cleopha
P. E
Sam Silverman
Sax Block
Jussen & Trier
Ironwood
Silverman
J. Z Bayliss
Duluth
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
K. R. Bayliss
Metropolitan
Probate notice of estate settlement in Bessemer
The Probate Court in Bessemer Michigan on August 18 1925 ordered the final administration account of George O Driscoll for the estate of Albert D Johnston to be examined September 15 1925 at ten in the forenoon. Public notice is to be given for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald.
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Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
Albert D. Johnston
George O. Driscoll
Bessemer Herald
Otto IB. Olson
Mary Olson
Gogebic range secured next year’s Lake Superior Institute meet
Gogebic range mining officials played a key role in the 24th annual Lake Superior Mining Institute gathering at Ishpeming. Next year’s session was awarded to Gogebic, with local men elected to top offices. 15 of 150 delegates were from Gogebic, including attendees from Bessemer Wakefield Ironwood and nearby towns.
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Gogebic Range
Lake Superior
W. A. Knoll
Wakefield
A. J. Cayia
Ironwood
C. E. Erickson
Adolph Skud
John Grigg
E. W. Hopkins
A. Db. Chisholm
Julien Ritchie
D. E. Sutherland
W. G. Pearsall
Felix Cannon
Harry Soady
Lake Superior Mining Institute
J. H. Harding
Duluth
S. R. Elliot
Ishpeming
A. D. Chisholm
C Ed. Ronoeciet
Lake Linden
R. S. Archibald
Negaunee
J. E. Nelson
Negaune
A. K. Youngbluth
Probate court notices estate of Walter Blicharz
In Bessemer County Hon. Harry K. Bay judges a petition by Josephine Blicharz to have administration of the estate of Walter Blicharz deceased transferred to Bunisiaw Decharz or another suitable person. Hearing set for September 1925 at 10 o'clock with publication to occur weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Register of Probate.
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Bolt
Bessemer
Said
Harry K. Bay
Walter Blicharz
Josephine Blicharz
Bunisiaw Decharz
Bessemer Herald
Michigan Chancery Order in Gogebic Court
State of Michigan circuit court in Gogebic County grants Catherine McKay relief in chancery. The court orders James A. McKay to enter appearance within three months and file an answer within twenty days after service, or the bill will be confessed. Publication notice to be run in the Bessemer Herald within twenty days.
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James A. McKay
Thomas J Landers
Bessemer Herald
Court Orders Service At Least Twenty Days Before Appearance
A court orders that the plaintiff cause a copy of the water paper to be mailed to the defendant at a known address by registered mail and a return receipt requested, at least twenty days before the date prescribed for his appearance. George C. Prestacoll, Circuit Judge. Thomas J. Landers, Attorney for the Plaintiff. Business Address: Inmamoed, Mich. 87-311
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Stecessi
George C. Pretsccoll
Tadae Thomas J. Landers
iInmawoed
Mich
Equity suit against James F Buchanan in Gogebic County
In Circuit Court Gogebic County a De Frank defends against the Buchanan suit. since residence of J F Buchanan is unknown the court orders appearance within three months and publication of the order in the Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or service by registered mail thirty days before appearance. Judge EO Dewcon. Attorney William S Baird for the plaintiff.
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James F. Buchanat
Goge
Bic
J. Es F. Buchanan
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Gog de
Saif Pisisti
Defendiat
Cironi
Plaintia
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