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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1922

Page

2

Local News Highlights From Wakefield and Surrounding Areas

A flurry of visits and travels marks the week with residents traveling to Iron Mountain Ironwood Milwaukee and Chicago. Wedding plans unfold as Miss Katherine Fragna wed Emil Hoeft at St Marys Hurley with celebrations at the bride's mother’s home.

St. Mary’s Church Hurley Katherine Fragna Mary Fragna Emil Hoeft John Klopp Frances Bonacci Jack Trump Bessemer Mrs. Hoeft

Women Recommend Hollister Tea At Bessemer Pharmacy Ad

A vintage ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to headaches constipation sour stomach poor appetite claiming it will revive women and boost energy. The message appears in a Bessemer Pharmacy advertisement.

Hollister Bessemer Pharmacy

Card of Thanks from the Bell family

Card of thanks for sympathy and services during bereavement. The John Bell and family express gratitude for kind words and acts that eased their sorrow.

Jokn Bell Ong

Degree of Honor Monthly Social Meeting Held

The Degree of Honor held its regular monthly social meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs William Apitz home.

Degree of Honor Mra William Apitz

Epworth League Attends City Conference in Ironwood

Fifteen members of the Epworth League of the M. E. church traveled to Ironwood Friday evening to attend the Epworth League conference at the Methodist church.

Epworth League M. E Ironwood

Nevelty Christmas Sale At Felling’s Store

The Ladies Sewing Club of the Methodist church holds its annual Christmas sale this afternoon and all day tomorrow at Felling’s store. Fancy work aprons and various articles will be offered. All are warmly invited to attend.

M. E. Church Felling's Nevelty Methodist Church Felling’s

Bridge Social Hosts and Prizes Highlight Week

Mrs Wr TL Guyer hosted bridge gatherings on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons. Winners included Mrs Paul Masse and Mrs Andy Byrne for Haigh Lenors. consolation prizes went to Miss Nan Rand and Mrs W J Pinkerton.

Wr. TL. Guyer Bridge Toe Satnday Paul Masse Andy Byrne Nan Rand W. J. Pinkerton

Sale by St Sebastian's Ladies Aid December 24

The Ladies Aid of St Sebastian's church holds a sale Thursday December 24 below O Briens drug store starting at 2 pm. It offers fancy and domestic articles. A dinner will be served from 5 pm in the church basement.

Ladies Aid of St. Sebastian's Church O'Brien

Dorcas Sewing Society Announces Annual Sale

The Dorcas Sewing Society of the S. L. church will hold its annual sale of fancy articles tomorrow in the church parlors. It begins at 3 PM and runs into the evening. Lunch including pastries will be served both afternoon and evening. Items for sale are on display in Hagen & Sulberg window.

Dorcas Sewing Society S. L. Church Hagen & Sulberg

Pleasant Evening at Mrs William Meee Home

Mrs William Meee hosted a Wednesday evening gathering with entertainment and a 10 30 luncheon. Guests included Misses Gertrude Skarvi Lilian Johnson Dagmer Erickson Lillian Mannie Betty Rokata Ina Johnson Ellen Haario Esther Skarvi Lily Haario Anna Roma Sigrid Lampi and Mrs Emil Kelto Mrs H Possie Mrs R Kataja and Mrs Oscar Hill.

William Meee Gertrude Skarvi Lilian Johnson Dagmer Erickson Lillian Mannie Betty Rokata Ina Johnson Ellen Haario Esther Skarvi Lily Haario Anna Roma Sigrid Lampi Emil

Local Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

The county clerk issued licenses for couples including Joe P. Bedynek and Ella E. Hofman of Marathon Wis Harold T. Sullivan of Virginia Minn and Mabel A. Mullen of Ironwood Gust A. Anderson of Superior and May Olson of Superior Mirtinar Johnson and Anne Burenhom both of Butternut Wis.

Joe P. Bedynek Marathon Ella E. Hofman Wis Harold T. Sullivan Virginia, Minn Mabel A. Mullen Ironwood Gust A. Anderson Superior May Olson Mirtinar Johnson Butternut Anne Burenhom

Notice of Annual Election at First National Bank of Bessemer

Notice is given of the annual election of shareholders for the First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan on Tuesday January 9 1923 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Eight directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. Walter F Truettner Cashier.

First National Bank Bessemer Michigan

Notice of Annual Meeting of Peoples State Bank

Annual meeting of the Peoples State Bank stock holders in Bessemer Michigan set for Tuesday in January 1983 at the bank office. Directors to be elected for the ensuing year and business to come before the meeting. Polls open 10 a m to 3 30 p m.

The Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan Gogebdic State of Michigan

Convulsionnaires in Paris Arm of Eighteenth Century Faith

The Convulsionnaires gathered in J Medant’s churchyard near Paris beside the tomb of Abbe Francois de Paris. They collapsed into violent contortions and faintings, mimicking animals and birds until exhausted. Louis XV later ordered their imprisonment if found practicing. The movement lingered despite the crackdown for many years.

France J. Medant Paris Abbe Francois de Paris Louis XV

Methodist Church Weekly Services

Morning worship at 10 30 Sunday School 11 30 Epworth League 6 30 Evening Worship 7 30 Wednesday prayer service Rev J Roberts Pastor

Methodist Church Epworth League

Ss St Church Weekly Schedule

Swedish morning service at 10 30 and Puritan Sunday School at 2 36. Evening service at Ironwood 7 30. Tuesday choir practice 7 30 and bible class 8. Rev C L Benander is pastor.

Ss. St. Church Puritan Ironwood C. L. Benander

Indifferent Gallic- The Don't Care Man Sermon

Presbyterian church invites worship at 10 30 a m with sermon by Pastor Rev Chas M Fraser on Indifferent Gallic The Don t Care Man. Inspiring anthems and hymns and Sunday School at 11 30 a m with preparation for Christmas Puritan Community Sunday School 30. You are cordially invited.

Presbyterian Church Puritan Community Sunday School Chas. M. Fraser

Gogeric Parish Weekly Schedule And Christmas Plans

Sunday 2 00 p m Sunday School led by C E Cameron invites all young men to join. 4 00 p m evening worship. Tuesday 2 00 p m Christmas gift sale of Ladies Aid lunch served. Thursday 745 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.

C. E. Cameron Ladies’ Aid Sunday School Workers’ Conference

Notice to Bid on Steam Heating Plant in Gogebic County

The Gogebic County Board of Road Commissioners invites sealed proposals to install a steam heating plant in its Bessemer garage Michigan bids due at 12 noon December 16 1922 at the Commission office in the Court House Bessemer Michigan for details contact C F Winkler County Highway Engineer

Board of County Road Commissioners Gogebic County Michigan Bessemer Commission Court House C. F. Winkler

Juniors Boost Mc Calla Magazine Sales at High School

The Juniors report over fifty magazine subscriptions sold in a few weeks as they campaign for Mc Calla. Students are urged to look their best for upcoming school photos taken again.

McCalla

Students Wear Red Carnations at School

Report notes that on Monday some boys and girls wore red carnations. Initial belief they marked a Thanksgiving break return proved mistaken, leaving it to wearers to explain the meaning.

Basketball game Friday at 7 29 P M Bessemer vs Ewer High

The two opponents are Bessemer and Ewer High Schools. Admission costs twenty two and thirty-five cents. The event is scheduled for Friday at 7:29 PM.

Opposi Bessemer and Ewer High Schools

Seniors Group Reviews Proofs for Annual Pictures

A cohort of seniors gathers to compare and critique the proofs they selected for the senior annual. Students assess tone composition and clarity while admiring their own portraits and noting minor adjustments.

Henry Ford Price Cuts Sting Bumped Buyers Humiliation

A sharp quip notes how each Ford price reduction heightens the sting for buyers who were bumped from purchase. It frames Ford’s pricing as a recurring source of humiliation for late buyers and rivals.

Henry Ford

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