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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
17
The Woman's Club plans a community Christmas tree for Bessemer with city council support. The council will grant rights and provide labor to plant and install the tree on Sophia Street, seen as essential to the holiday season and civic spirit. Last year lacked a tree, making this year's effort a key festive touch akin to a Fourth of July celebration.
The Rotarians hosted a banquet at Olcott School Tuesday evening to honor the Bessemer high school football squad, coaches, and school board members. The event rewarded the players for their efforts on the gridiron, with plans to make such dinners an annual tradition within the constraints of the Michigan interscholastic ruling limiting gifts to one dollar in value.
Wakefield officials arrested and fined at least six tobacco vendors for supplying cigarettes to minors, a practice officials say should spread to other cities. Schools struggle to curb student smoking but lack power if minors can access tobacco. same danger seen with rising underage liquor use.
State newspapers question governor’s parole policy amid conflicting figures on parole causes and responsibility. The piece notes rising prison populations, the shift from killing to rehabilitation, and the impact of parole on workers and industry, including Detroit House of Correction labor competition and contract labor controversies.
A Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record piece questions how prison labor competes with free labor across industries such as agricultural implements reed furniture canned foods and brick. It argues for careful weed-out of prisoners through parole to keep competition at a “decent limit” and warns reformers against expanding prison populations.
The city endures a deep freeze as plows clear paths for smothered Fords and a planned community Christmas tree in Bessemer. Snowdrifts hinder police and fire services while ice skaters march toward the homdrome. Finnish ski riders are loose, radios entertain households, and locals joke about life returning to earlier days as Christmas approaches.
A playful verse style note says Mary sold her lamb to a restaurant and that item is now served as chicken. The quirky line suggests a culinary swap with a whimsical tone. The piece centers on sale and menu reinterpretation without broader context.
A fragment urges using snowdrifts to hide from bill collectors, offering terse guidance on evading debt collection with clever concealment tactics. The text reflects a cautionary or satirical tone about avoiding financial obligations.
The Waccerets manager visited Bessemer yesterday seeking the Bessemer basketball manager but snowdrifts blocked access, leaving the game yet to be scheduled.
A woman died in a horrific kitchen incident while preparing her husband’s breakfast. Police say the event occurred at their home, triggering a homicide investigation and search for witnesses.
A Bessemer housewife was asked why she does not subscribe to a daily newspaper. Her bold reply, Oh, we hear enough, gave the questioner a shock and a reminder of skepticism toward press consumption.
Events of the week describe a community Christmas tree in Bessemer, Nine rahs and a tiger. a football banquet with the Rotes. and the boast that Bessemer will have a stronger team next year. Donie is noted as a forceful public speaker likely to attract club interest. A boy asks Santa for items from the Peers-Sawbuck catalog, while a torn tree prompts speculation on lightning or an auto event.
Looking Back at the 1924 item notes Bessemer High beat Minocqua High 12 to 6 in basketball at Washington gym. Captain Sartoris and Moncher led the defense holding Minocqua to one field goal. The report also mentions the Legion and Auxiliary dedicating a new hall with a social, plus a Christmas bridge event at St James hotel. A local move mentions Joseph Nespodzany leaving for Menasha Wis for new employment and a birth announced by Mr and Mrs August Dahl of a son born December 5th.
Paul Laska a Polish miner about 40 was killed after falling down the shaft at the Ironton mine on Monday evening. He had a wife and family in the old country. Sheriff John Olson attended Shriners meetings at Marquette on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Henry Kleman welcomed a son born Sunday morning. Marie Meaghry spent Thanksgiving here and returned to Ewen on Sunday. At a Bessemer fire department meeting Michael Arkowitz was named to replace F J Humble who moved from the city.
A sad Christmas scene follows Mr Simimons walking amid falling snow. He feels useless amid crowds until a memory of fond times with his sisters returns, and a gift from a friend prompts Stevenson’s line that no man is useless while he has a friend.
Notice to stockholders of the Peoples State Bank of Bessemer Michigan for an annual meeting at the bank office in Bessemer Gogebic, Michigan on Tuesday January 12 1926 from 10 a.m. to 3 56 p.m. for election of directors and other business. Cashier M A Hagerman signs.
Notice to stockholders of The First National Bank of Besse mer Michigan announces an annual meeting at the bank office on Tuesday January 12 1926 from 1 00 A M to 4 00 P M to elect a Board of Directors and conduct other proper business Cashier S J Williams signs the notice 12 4-Bs
A historical mention notes Magellan gave a directive to his crew to follow the flagship and not question orders. It reflects a command culture during early circumnavigation, illustrating hierarchical discipline aboard the expedition. The quote is attributed in summaries, though exact sourcing varies by account.
An official notice issued under Act 230 of 1925 bans trolling from gas or motor boats in inland lakes of the state for five years starting January 1, 1926. The Conservation Commission, after study, orders the ban to reduce fishing pressures. signed by John Baird, Director, with W. H. Wallace as Chairman and Edgar Cochran as Secretary, dated September 21, 1925.
In Bes semer county at the probate office on November 27 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presiding the court reviews the petition by Joseph Ossanna seeking administration of the estate of Lodovico Ossanna and sets a date for further action on November 29 1925 in the matter of administration and appointment of a suitable administrator.
An advertisement touts Catarrh Medicine as a two part remedy with an ointment for topical relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to clear mucous surfaces. Sold by F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo and elsewhere for many years, through druggists.
December 1925 hearing order appoints publication of probate petition details in Bessemer Herald. Also November 1935 board determines roads to be taken as county roads starting near sections 32 and 1 TM TASN, RAtsen, extending through multiple quarter sections to station 157 plus 75 feet, near sections 2 and 21 TarN-RieWw. Luther E Sherman deputy clerk signs.
In Gogebic County on November 18 1925 Judge Harry K Bay presided in the matter of Brita W Johnson now deceased Herbert Johnson petitioned for administration of the estate. The court ordered December 16 1925 at 10 oclock am for hearing at the probate office. Public notice to be given by publication of this order once before the hearing in the local paper. SOLBERG Register of Probate.
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