Oliver Iron Co Garden Award Winners Named in Report
The Oliver Iron Co garden contest awards prizes for best typical gardens best platted gardens and tidiest premises with judges C E Gambersom Edward Stevens and R L Peterson listing winners from divisions Norrie Aurora West and East Puritan and other gardens. Prizes range from 1 to 10 dollars with multiple placings for each division and category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy ‘Timth
SM Froma Gardens
Oliver
Messrs
CE. Gambersom
Edward Stevens
R. L. Peterson
Norrie Aurora
Thomas Harris
Charles G. Englund
James Chinn
John Geis- Safith
Willaim J. Trewartha
Robert Johnstom
William Ganiner
John J. Johnson
Nermec
Pia
Alexander S. Campbell
Frank Sjnazeak
Olaf A. Larson
Felix Chouinard
Frank Archambeau
Louis Zadra
Antshio Pompone
Kussimski
B Y Bientuds
Tien
Emil Schaer
Walter Carlsonird
LOO
Wiliam Shaw
Brorrie-Aurora
Wittkan Williams
Charles Lebuddle
William Hadeeon
Sidney Trein
John H. Michell
Martin J. Mar
Ehichard J. Rebbits
Ord J. Mollard
vis-Puritan
Eli Mi
Matt ‘Lukals
Hija
Hoakala
William J
Anderson
Gogebic Range Ore Shipments Reported This Year
Ore shipments from Gogebic range and other properties totaled 2 058 223 gross tons. Mines listed include Tilden 155 218, Davis 35, Norrie-Aurora 296 6472, Meneminse 1 067 158, Mesaba 19 99566, and Veronation RS 247. Further figures show Marquette 296 6472 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofiver
Tining Co
Head of the Lakes
Gogrebic Range
Tilden
Davis
Ruan
Norrie
Lipke and Neaalt Flow Streets Here
Lipke and Neaalt operators of the Best tractor and snow plow for Bes semer township. Terstse slows the business district as the result of Le by the city council pa ge mske temporary arratse lat the local atreeta. The of attracted a great deal of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipke and
Neaalt
Bessemer
Terstse
Mske
Atreeta
Gray Named Head of Odd Fellows Home in Michigan
Myris F. Gray was named superintendent of the Odd Fellows Home at Jackson Michigan last week. He has served as stand master and grand guardian of the sovereign grand lodge. A former state legislator familiar with Rep John Holland, Gray helped secure Herbert Thompson of Williamston as grand sire of the world in Odd Fellowship, a milestone for Michigan in 106 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myris F. Gray
Williamston
Michigan
Tragic Despondent Girl Ends Life Near Bessemer
Henrietta Meyers six year old daughter of Joseph Meyers dies by self inflicted gunshot in her north Bessemer farm home. Despondent after a visit from Edith St John the shot occurred in her room. Funeral held at St Sebastian's Church with burial in the local cemetery.
High School Gridders Guest of Rotarians at Banquet
Coaches and members of the 1995 Bessemer high school football squad were guests of the Rotary Club at the annual gridiron banquet held Tuesday evening at Olcott School. About 75 attendees heard toasts and speeches from Principal A J Matteson Coach Jerry Paupore and team captains Nels Bradler Adolph Cavrosie Stewart Goldman Joe Godlewski Raymond Moncher Miles Finnegan and Guido Binda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High
Truettner
A.J. Matteson
Jerry Paupore
Nels Bradler
Freet
Adolph Cavrosie
Stewart Goldman
Joe Godlewski
Raymond Moncher
Miles Finnegan
Guido Binda
Funeral Held For Miner On Thursday
Nesto Karromen, a 40 year old miner at the Tilden, died after a long illness. Born in Finland September 7, 1855, he had resided in Ressemer for 20 years. Local services were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. Wiskari of the Ironweed Finnish church, with family surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesto Karromen
Tilden
Finland
Ressemer
Rev. Wiskari
Dies in Ionia Michigan and Is Buried Here
E Ish Rakala of this city died in Ionia Michigan on November 30 while a patient in a state hospital. He was buried in the local cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He was 41 years old. Rev. Wiskar officiated at services held in the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eis Rakala
Lim Soafie
Mich
Baere
Wes
Rev
Wiskar
Washington School Christmas Program at Gymnasium
A Christmas program is set for Wednesday evening in the Washington School gymnasium. The event features high school orchestra and glee club selections, a play Who Helps Santa Claus with named child actors, carols by Jubiter, and various school choruses and junior high performances listed by grade level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Jubiter
Glee Club
Santa Claus
Tom O'Connor
Albert Popps
Philip Harvey
Billie Todd
Frank Howe
Tom
John Rosemargy
Dorothy Brown
City council reviews water meters and city work details
A council report cites 669 meters installed from August 27 to December 4 by James Boggio and crew. Total install cost 3160.8 with 3599.14 for material and 651.66 for labor. 1055.46 billed, deficit 2.54. Power costs for city pumping station shown with four year totals. Council acts on highway lighting contract and snow fence purchases, and discusses street plow plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Donich
Sapt
James Boggio
Donbs
Bessemer High Edges Minocqua In Fast Washington Gym Clash
Bessemer High defeated Minocqua High 21 to not sure due to OCR. The fast pace had both teams blasting ahead early. Bessemer, led by Godlewski Oberst and Finnegan, pulled away in the first half while Minocqua’s Minton brothers starred. Lineups include Dorwin Erickson Torell Koller Gongaware Bellini and Moncher. Referee was Cunderson. Next games: at Hurley and vs Iron River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gym
Bessener High School
Minocqua High
Minocqua
Stepan
Bessemer
Godlewski
Oberst
Richards
Minton’ ‘Brothers
Minecqua
Finnegan
Monts
Erickson
Torell
L. Carlson
Baskets
Dorwin
M.A. Minton
Gongaware
Moncher
Free Ahrows
M. A. Minton
Nichols
Cunderson
Community Christmas Tree Planned by Woman's Club
Bessemer to host a community Christmas Tree this year with city support. A Woman's Club committee asked the city for help, and Mayor Donich with aldermen approved donating rights and papers to secure the tree at no cost. The committee included Mrs. H. J. Hansen, Mrs. Paul Massie, and Mrs. John J. Prick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Woman's Club
Donich
Papor
Woman’s Club
Ithe Club
H.J. Hansen
Paul Massie
John J. Prick
Martin ‘Asluri
Pastor
Flint
Pellow
Probelski
Arthur
Johnson
Sandin
Anderson
A. Johnson
J. Johnson
Welin
Hagen
Cjakowski
Wydeth
7th Annual Range Poultry Show Set for McLeod Venue
The Gugebic Range Poultry Association will hold its seventh annual show on December 30 and January 1 and 2 in the Frank Lagger building on McLeod Avenue. Officials expect a banner year in quality and quantity, with all entries judged by an All American Poultry Association licensed judge using the American Poultry Association score card. Judge W. H. Laabs of Wisconsin Colies is highly regarded and will provide exhibitors with valuable scoring insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gugebic Range Poultry Association Dll
Frank Lager
McLeod Avenue
All American Poultry Association
American Poultry Association
W. H. Laabs
Warrisconsin Colies
Mrs Paradis Dies in Cleveland After Operation
Mrs. R A Paradis former Bessemer resident dies at a Cleveland hospital after an operation for a tumor. Survived by husband Dr Paradis and five sons and three daughters, funeral likely in Canton Ohio. She was born in Quebec Canada and was member of the Foresters lodge. A solemn requiem high mass was held this morning at St Sebastian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
R.A. Paradis
Bessemer
Paradis
Ciy
Canton
Foresters Lodge
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Fro Swoboda
Foresters
Merchants Prepare for Christmas Shopping Rush
Merchants in Escemer and vicinity gear up for Christmas sales as peak shopping season nears. The 1919 silk shirt Christmas looms in memory with cautious optimism, workers recalling wartime restrictions and a postwar spending pullback. Eleven shopping days remain before Christmas as buyers plan carefully.
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Escemer
Local Odd Fellows Elect New Officers
Gogebic Lodge No. 289 Odd Fellows elected William Rowett as Noble Grand Steve Galli as Vice Grand A J Droison as Recording Secretary Swan Swanson as Financial Secretary C A Johnson as Treasurer and Alfred Johnson as Trustee for three years Installation planned for early in the new year. noted comments about mail delivery and humor amid report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Odd Fellows
Noble
William Rowett
Steve Galli
A. J. Droison
Bessemer Choral Society to Stage Second Christmas Concert
The Bessemer Choral Society led by F. Carl Gorman will perform a free Christmas concert at the high school auditorium on Tuesday December 15. The event marks the society’s second year. audience limited to adults unless a parent accompanies a child. The program includes solo and choral pieces with members listed by voice part and officers led by President George Sorenson, with Astrid Hansen as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Choral Society
F. Carl Gortian
Gorman
Bessemer
George Sorenson
Choral Society
W. S. Baird
Anna J. Schweiger
C. D. Boutelle
A. Clover
Marion Cole
Loretta Doyle
W. A. Drummond
F.C. Gorman
Dorothea Hansen
F. Knight
Agnes Lyons
Elizabeth Lyon
Lara Martin
E. Nelson
Jennie Oster
Mary Pazdernik
Maud Rowett
Marcella Rutinan
G. Soremson
Amna Schweiger
J. Trevarthen
The
New Earth
Hadley— Choral Society
Huhn
Marcella Ratimas
H. H. Piks—Choral Society
Bartlett
Iworgs Sorensen
Quarte
Wls. Bain
A. W. Kureusich
Halften Hamaen
Ouet
Dorotha Hansen
Elizabeth Lycon
Oliars
Eloved” Pinsuti- Choral Society
F. C
Germam
Astrid Hansen
Martin Strelcheck Old Resident Dies After Lingering Illness
Martin Strelcheck, a 53 year old former resident of Bessemer, died last Friday at home after a long heart illness. Born in Poland on November 11, 1867, he came to the area about 35 years ago and remained in Bessemer most of that time. He leaves a widow, two sons Antone and Peter, a daughter Mrs Josephine Crchosz, and a brother Andrew, all of this city. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St Sebastian Catholic Church with Fr C J Swoboda officiating. pallbearers named. Also reported is the death of six month old son of Mr and Mrs Anton Mazanec, who recently moved to Antigo from LaSallemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Henrietta
Joseph Mevers
Edith St John
Meyers
Miss St. John
St. John
Joseph
Wilfred
Joseph Meyers Sr
L Tarner
Ironweal
St. Sebastian's Catholic Church
C.J. Swoboda
Cereeter
Martin Strelcheck
Mr. Strelcheck
Poland
Arser Fea
Antone
Peter
Josephine Crchosz
Amirew
Sera
Iondar
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
C J. Swoboda
Joseph Wozniak
John Jankeriak
Jalie Corda
Peter Adams
Louis Iucusti
John Cyherski
Donald
Anton Mazaner
Moor
Antigo
Wis
Maganse
Lesaemer
Amton Mazanec Sr
Mie Elizabeth
Feneral
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Oliver Iron CO. Garden Award
Davis Puritan Gardens
Barles $Provencher
He Opalanek
Leo Finco
Phible Adems
John & Ferous
Maurize Francisen
Joseph Bono
Gogebic Range
Gray
Head Odd Fellows Home
Girl
Mevers
H.S
Miner
Ionia
Cooks
Bylo
Wei
Lake Superior District Co
Lansing
Public - Utilities Commission
Chicago and Northwestern
State Commission
Trom
John Muir
Mount Rain
Minoccua
Hurley
Noman
Santa Marta
Colombia
Drese
R. A. Paradis
LOCAL
Damb Dan
G.B. Atkins
Rudolph Honz
H.T_ James
Kuvonski
Frank Lecinski
Carl Gilson
TLW
Clarence Sandquist
Jack Trevarthes
W. Skinnard
Bass
HJ. Hansen
Paul Rutiman
J. Roberts
Geo. Sorenson
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