Local notes from Wakefield and surrounding towns
A long chain of social and business notes from Wakefield and nearby areas recounts visits, returns, and travels. Frances Shaw and Mabel Clark visited Ironwood, multiple residents shopped in Ironwood, and many families spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Iron Mountain Ishpeming and Milwaukee. Several teachers and workers returned to posts after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Peterson
Iron River, Mich
J. C. Bonovitz
Iron Mountain
Joseph Bonovitz
Mrs. T. Leser
Milwaukee
Mrs. J. Goldman
Leser
Mr. Leser
Headaches and Constipation Fueled by Rocky Mountain Tea
A promotional ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for headaches, constipation, sour stomach, and poor appetite. It claims the tea will energize, improve mood, and make women feel lively, with a testimonial note that women recommend it to each other and mentions Hessemer Pharmacy in Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Hessemer Pharmacy
Card of Thanks from the Ball Family
To all those whose sympathy and services were tendered in our time of bereavement and others who offered kind words and acts to lessen our sorrow we extend our sincere thanks. Mr and Mrs John Ball and family.
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John Ball
Degree of Honor Meets for Monthly Social
The Degree of Honor held their regular monthly social meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Apitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor
William Apitz
Epworth League Attends Ironwood Conference
Fifteen members of the Epworth League of the M. E. church motored to Ironwood Friday evening to attend the Epworth League conference at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
Ironwood
Ladies Lev ine Club Christmas Sale at Felling's Store
The Ladies Lev ine Club of the Methodist church hosts a two day sale this afternoon and all day tomorrow at Felling's store. The event offers fancy work aprons and miscellaneous articles and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Felling'’s
Ladies Levine Club
Methodist Church
Felling’s
Mrs Guyer Hosts Bridge Social with Prizes
Mrs. Wm. L. Guyer hosted bridge gatherings Saturday and Wednesday afternoons. High honors went to Mrs. Paul Massie and Mrs. Andy Byrne. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Nan Rand and Mrs. W. J. Pinkerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Guyer
Bridge
Paul Massie
Andy Byrne
Nan Rand
W. J. Pinkerton
The Convulsionnaires of St Medard Churchyard
In early eighteenth century France the Convulsionnaires met at St Medard's churchyard near Paris near Abbe Francois de Paris's tomb. They Perform violent contortions imitate birds animals and fishes then faint or convulse. Louis XV ordered imprisonment if found carrying on, yet the movement persisted for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
St. Medard’s
Paris
Abbe Francois de Paris
Louis XV
Ladies Aid Sale At St Sebastian’s Church
The Ladies Aid of St Sebastian's church will hold a sale Thursday December 14 below O'Brien's drug store starting at 2 PM. The sale will offer fancy and domestic articles. A supper will be served the same day from 5 PM in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
St. Sebastian's Church
O'Brien
Dorcas Sewing Society Sale At S L Church Parlor
The Dorcas Sewing Society of the S L church announces its annual sale of fancy articles in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon and evening. The event starts at 3 PM with dainty handsewn articles suitable for Christmas gifts. Lunch with waffles will be served both afternoon and evening, and items are on display in Hagen Solberg window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Sewing Society
S. L. Church
Hagen & Solberg
Mrs McKee Hosts Pleasant Surprise Party For Guests
Mrs William McKee welcomed a group of friends Wednesday evening at her home for games and music followed by a luncheon at 1:30. The honor guest received a keepsake gift from attendees including Gertrude Skarvi Lilian Johnson Dagmer Ericksen Lillian Mannie Betty Rokala Ina Johnson Ellen Haario Esther Skarvi Lily Haario Anna Roma Sigrid Lampi Mrs Emil Kelto Mrs H Fossie Mrs R Kataja and Mrs Oscar Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKee
Gertrude Skarvi
Lilian Johnson
Dagmer Ericksen
Lillian Mannie
Betty Rokala
Ina Johnson
Ellen Haario
Esther Skarvi
Lily Haario
Anna Roma
Sigrid Lampi
Emil Kelto
H. Fossie
R. Kataja
Oscar Hill
Hurley Wedding Unites Miss Katherine Fragna and Emil Hoeft
Thursday November 30 at 9 am in St Marys church Hurley Miss Katherine Fragna daughter of Mrs Mary Fragna wed Emil Hoeft a well known local man Rev Fr John Klopp presided Bridesmaid Frances Bonacci wore a dark blue suit with roses attendees included Jack Trump of Bessemer A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s mother's home The couple will reside in Hurley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church of
Hurley
Katherine Fragna
Mary Fragna
Emil Hoeft
John Klopp
Frances Bonacci
Jack Trump
Bessemer
Mrs. Hoeft
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week at County Clerk Office
The county clerk issued marriage licenses this week. Joe P. Bedynek and Ella E. Hoffman, both of Marathon Wisconsin, appear together. Harold T. Sullivan of Virginia Minnesota and Mabel A. Mullen of Ironwood. Gust A. Anderson of Superior and May Olson of Superior. Milmar Johnson of Butternut and Anne Eurenkom of Butternut Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe P. Bedynek
Marathon
Ella E. Hoffman
Wis
Harold T. Sullivan
Virginia, Minn
Mabel A. Mullen
Ironwood
Gust A. Anderson
Superior
May Olson
Milmar Johnson
Butternut
Anne Eurenkom
Notice of Annual Election at First National Bank of Bessemer
Notice is hereby given that the annual election of shareholders in the First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan will be held on Tuesday January th 1923 between ten o clock A M and four o clock P M on said date. This meeting is called for the purpose of electing eight directors of said bank for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. Walter F Truettner Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Bessemer
Michigan
Notice of annual meeting of Peoples State Bank
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan will be held at its office in the City of Bessemer Gogebic County on Tuesday the Sunday of January 1923 for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for such business as may properly come before the meeting. Polls open from 10 am to 3 30 pm. M A Hagerman Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples State Bank of
Bessemer
Michigan
Church Notes Methodist and Swedish congregations
Methodist Church holds morning worship at 10 30 Sunday School at 11 30 Epworth League at 6 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30 Rev J Roberts is pastor S L Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 Swedish morning services at 10 30 Puritan Sunday School at 2 36 Evening services at Ironwood at 7 30 Choir practice 7 30 p m Tuesday Bible class at 8 Rev C L Benander pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Puritan
Ironwood
C. L. Benander
Worship Service at Presbyterian Church Sunday
Worship at 10 30 a m with sermon by Pastor Reverend Chas M Fraser titled Indifferent Gallic The Dont Care Man. Inspiring anthems and hymns. Sunday School at 1130 preparation for Christmas Puritan Community Sunday School 30. You are cordially invited by Rev Chas M Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Puritan Community Sunday School
Chas. M. Fraser
Gogeric Parish Weekly Services and Gatherings
Gogeric Parish outlines Sunday 2:00 p m Sunday School led by C E Cameron invites all young men to join. 7:00 p m evening worship. Tuesday 3:00 p m Christmas gift sale by Ladies Aid lunch served. Thursday 7:45 p m choir practice. No Sunday School Workers Conference this week. Next Sunday December 17 Christmas service at Amusement Hall. 10:00 a m Sunday School Ladies Aid meets Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Cameron
Ladies’ Aid
Bids Sought for Steam Heating Plant in Bessemer Garage
The Gogebic County Road Commission invites sealed proposals to install a steam heating plant in its Bessemer garage. Bids are due at noon December 16 1922 in the Commission office at the Court House Bessemer Michigan. For further information contact C F Winkler County Highway Engineer.
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Board of County Road Commissioners
Gogebic County
Michigan
Bessemer
Commission
Court House
C. F. Winkler
Juniors Promote McCalls Subscriptions and Photo Day
The Juniors have sold over fifty McCalls subscriptions in a few weeks and a reminder urges students to look their best as school photos will be taken again.
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McCalls
Why some students wore red carnations on Monday
It puzzled observers why boys and girls wore red carnations in class on Monday. Initial thought linked it to returning after Thanksgiving, but that guess was wrong. The wearers themselves should explain the reason.
Basketball Game Showdown Next Friday at Ewer vs Bessemer
Reminder for a high school basketball game between Bessemer and Ewer High Schools this Friday at 7 20 o clock. Admission is 25 and 35 cents.
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Bessemer
Ewer High Schools
Seniors Group Edits Photos for Annual Yearbook
Readers view a crowded seniors gathering as they compare and critique proofs for the Senior Annual. Participants admire some images while others draw comment, shaping the final yearbook selections.
Henry Ford Price Cuts Stir Humiliating Bump Image
A quip notes that each Henry Ford price reduction makes the setback of being bumped more humiliating, reflecting social satire on shifting auto market dynamics and consumer expectations.
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Henry Ford
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Sue Carroll
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Levi Rice
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R. F. Hasbrook
Mabel and
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Thomas Peck
William Jensen
C. E. Castle
Rex Theatre Orchestra
Minette Montgomery
Antigo
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Escanaba
Eileen Hepher
Miss Hepher
J. P. Parmentie
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J. Skiff
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Dorcas Society
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J. Nichols
Peter Petranek
John Shaw
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William Shaw
Mary Frigerio
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James Peerenboom
Fond du-Lac
William Waters
Lillian Minard
Richard Minarad
Mabel Gustafson
the Normal
Oscar Gustafson
George Wicklund
Betty
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Mrs. Jarvela
Frank Olszawski
Barbara Olszawski
John Flynn
Mae Kinney
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Henry Wagner
State Highway Department
Albin Koskey
Soo
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Ambie Haario
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Isabelle Fournier
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Northern State Normal
William Musatti
Gladys Gray
W. W. Gray
Cecile Lobb
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Miss Lobb
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Norma Maroni
Ferris Institute
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Mrs. W. Maroni
Rose Noldine
Helen Gustafson
Bismark
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Miss Noldine
Emma Noldine
Miss Gustafson
John W. Gustafson
Chaney's
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Mrs. C. Waestrech
Joseph Jezek
State Bank
So Ee Eee
Hoeft-Fragna
Walter F. Truettner
Cashier
M. A Hagerman
J. Roberts
Gogeric Parish
Edwin Eells
Ramsay People’s Church
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Wice
Plymouth
Wm. D. Triplett
Suffolk
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Charles Burch
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Fred Otto & Son
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Tom Bowyer
Bowyer
Hack
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