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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1910

Page

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Trainmen's Ball to Be Held at Opera House in Bessemer

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plans its annual dance for Friday evening December 30 at the rebuilt opera house in Bessemer. The event, long the best attended on the range, will feature the Arion Orchestra of Oshkosh. A special train from Hurley and Ironwood may be run to bring attendees, with Robt Tobin Robt Hampsden John Hampsden and Frank McMinn as arranging committee members.

MacFarlane Opera House Brotherhood of Railroad Arion Oshkosh Bessemer Soo Line Hurley Ironwood Robt. Tobin Robt. Hampsden John Hampsden Frank McMinn

Dietz Trial Postponed to March 6 in Cameron Dam Case

The trial of John Dietz, defender of Cameron Dam, was postponed after a Tuesday hearing at Hayward. Attorneys for both sides argued for different postponement timelines, with Dietz’s team seeking April and the state preferring February. Judge Reid settled on a compromise, setting the case for trial on March 6.

John Dietz Cameron Dam Hayward Dietz Reid

Posbick Youth Dies of Diphtheria

August Posbick age 17, son of Mr and Mrs John Posbick, died Sunday on a farm east of the city from diphtheria. The inquest or TH orA PHS was held Monday and burial followed in Bessemer cemetery.

John Posbick City Bessemer

Engraves visiting cards and stationery at Heraco Office

A holiday note suggests gifts including engraved visiting cards and a box of fine monogrammed stationery in the latest styles from Tue Heraco Office.

Tue Heraco

Siebensohn Heads Eagles President Re elected

At the Fraternal Order of Eagles regular vote on Wednesday evening I A Siebensohn was elected president to succeed himself. Officers elected include W W P Ellil Funk W Chap Adolph Gayer W See y P J Le Blond W Treas Ernest Carlson Trustee Joe Rice 3 years Inside Guard d P Prank Outside Guard Mike Orlekosit Physician Dr Ruridis Installation set for January 10.

Order of Eagles I. A. Siebensohn W.W. P Ellil Funk W. Chap Adolph Gayer W. See’y P. J. le Blond W. Treas Ernest Carlson Joe Rice D. P. Prank Mike Orlekosit Ruridis

Catholic Items of Interest A West-pocket Sermon

A sermon argues that religious life requires material support, citing Jesus choosing a treasurer and urging personal dues. The speaker claims sufficient devotion includes time and money, proposing ten cents weekly as a modest pledge to sustain parish needs and church amenities. If truly poor, church aid applies.

God Samaria Jacob's Jesus Judas Christ Olver

Millinery at Half Price at Mes Urquhart Randette

A local ad offers trimmed hats for ladies at half price at Mes Urquhart randette. The notice highlights a sale event with discount on headwear and fashion items for women.

Mes. Urquhart-randette

Woodmen Elect Officers for Ensuing Year

Bessemer Camp No. 2862 M W A elected officers for the coming year at a meeting held last Wednesday. Consul E G Pascoe Advisor P I Hooper Clerk W L Guyer Banker A F P Anderson Escort Wallie Baldne Physician Dr RCA Paradis Watchman Jost Swedberg Sentry Andrew Arnison Managers Geo Dunstan EON Boyliss SO McDonald Installation exercises will be held on a Wednesday evening in January.

Bessemer Campo M. W. of E. G. Pascoe P. I. Hooper W. L. Guyer A. F

M. BA. Elects Officers At Regular Meeting

At the last regular meeting of the M. BA. last Wednesday, officers were elected including President AEB Charch View Pros. Secretary Rose Burt. Treasurer Ros Burt. Conductress Mrs. E. Wo Pering. Chaplain Mrs. A. E. Church. Physician Dr. R. A. Prades. Watchman E. W. Felling. War Rotorts ry

M. BA Deepth Aeb. Charch Bog Pet Orsen E. Wo Pering Rose Burt Ros Burt A. E. Church R. A. Prades E. W. Felling

Bark Loading Amid Winter Timber Plans

Thirty five cords of hemlock bark are loaded daily at Biling's camp north of the city. After the holidays the winter timber cut will be loaded and shipped to Bergland.

Biling Bergland

Death of Dorothy Macenni Dated Monday Night

Dorothy, the four month old child of Mr and Mrs Curiilo Macenni died Monday night. The funeral was held Thursday from St Sebastian church.

Dorothy Curiilo Macenni St. Sebastian Church

Notice to Stockholders of The First National Bank of Bessemer

Notice to stockholders of The First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan states a meeting at the bank office on Tuesday January 16 at 2 pm to elect five directors for the year and to transact other business as may properly come before the meeting Walter F Traetner

First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan Gereby East

Time is Getting Close Now Goods for Christmas

Time is getting close and a merchant advertises a large assortment of Niwas goods for all ages including postal and Christmas cards. The shop on Moore Street near Soo Jepor offers hot and cold drinks and a variety of items. Bells on travel specials to Michigan during holidays with round trip fares and ticket sale details through January 2, 1911.

Mick A. Ry Michigan

Walsh Elected Head of Local Knights of Union

M J Walsh was elected chancellor of the local Knights of Unity last Tuesday during the annual election. Choreh was chosen vice chancellor and other officers include L Solberg as M of E C, G Peterson as Mo of P, John Roweert as VE of A, Markstram as M of W, and John Bal as Ho.

M. J. Walsh Knights of Ustione Choreh E.C. L. Solberg G. Peterson Peterson John Roweert Ili Markstram John Bal

Fancy supper and charity event at Solomon Flax building

A series of Friday and Saturday events at Solomon Flax's vacant building feature a chicken pie supper on Monday night for the inmertum, with a menu including sagerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, and other dishes. Proceeds support a patronage cause.

Solomon Flax Corman Sagerkraut

Local man injured after being struck by train near Sason

John Rutherford of We Mever's Mill near Sason was brought to the city hospital Sunday morning with bruises and injuries after being struck by a DS&S A. team near the track. He was walking and did not hear the air approaching until it was too late. He remains in treatment as of this report.

John Rutherford

Detroit and Lake Superior Iron visitors at Vale mine

Matthews, center manager Ced Clo Praser, treasurer, of Detroit and W. H. Dow, mechanical engineer, Marquette, of the Lake Superior Iron and Chemical Co., were visitors to our city several days this week on Lotiness in connection with the Vale mine.

Wot. Matthews Ced Clo Praser Detroit W. HH. Dow Marquette Lake Superto

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

Leish extends heartfelt thanks to many friends and residents for assistance during recent bereavement. Appreciation expressed for moral offerings and support. George St. John.

Leish

Taxidermist Wieike Seeks Mounts At Eagle Hotel

Taxidermist Il F Wieike of Eagle Hotel Ironwood Michigan advertises hunting mounts including broad good bucks. He offers to mount heads and test heads as examples and invites bring in specimens for buck mounting.

Allon Eagle Hotel Ironwood Mech

Millinery at Half Price at Mes Urquhart Gaaudette

Mes Urquhart Gaaudette offers half price on ladies hats and triament millinery items at their Mes location. Limited selection available. shoppers urged to visit for discounted headwear.

Ali Mes Urquhart-Gaaudette

Died Tuesday Mrs George St John Dies After Childbirth

Mrs George St John longtime city resident died Tuesday morning from childbirth complications at age 32. Survived by husband six children father Watersmeet sisters in Ashland Rhinelander brothers in Watersmeet and Bessemer. Funeral Saturday from St Sebastian Church conducted by Rev Swoboda with large turnout. burial in Bessemer Cemetery.

George St. John Watersmeet Ashland Rhinelander

Elected Officers of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen

At the last regular meeting on Monday the following officers were elected Foreman Aug J Prost Clerk Jos Beisel Veveian Mrs Chas Snow Correspondent W dd Pascoe Officers will be sworn in Monday Jan 9 and the foreman will make further appointments All members should attend and remember the date

Brotherhood of American Yeomen Jos. Beisel Veveiian Chas, Snow W. Dd. Pascoe

Royer Seeks to Help Others with Personal Recovery

J F Royer of Fertile Missouri says he long suffered bacache nervousness loss of appetite lassitude and kidney disorders and found relief with electric bitters. He reports five bottles wholly cured him and restored health and vigor. Guaranteed for liver trouble dyspepsia female complaints and malaria. Try them at Chas Warher.

J. F. Royer Fertile Chas. H. Warher

Name Change Petition in Gogebie County Michigan

Otto Hautala a Gogebie County Michigan resident will apply to the Gogebie Probate Court in Reesemer for a name change to Otto Luoma. Hearing requested for January 80th 1911 or as soon thereafter as his application can be heard. Dated December 12.

Otto Hattala Gogebie

Notice to Taxpayers of Bessemer Tax Roll Transfer

Pie Tax Roll of the City of Bessemer is now with Edwin R Bayniss Deputy City Treasurer for payment of 1910 taxes. Receipts available at Bessemer Lumber Company office from Walmoted2ppm. and from 2 pm to 2 pm. Also on Mondays and Saturdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Penalty added after January 9 1911. City Treasurer Angelo Endrizzi noted.

Bessemeer Edwin R. Bayniss Bessemer Lumber Company

Windows Glimmer With Holiday Spirit in Bessemer Stores

Shoppers throng stores with a Christmas mood as windows glow and doors creak. Clerks and workers prepare for extended hours from now until Christmas, with a surge of gift culture and goodwill easing the pre holiday rush.

Cmd Bub Boone Bessemer Besseter Cie

Bessem er Hive No 654 Elects Officers for 1911

At the last regular meeting of Bes semer Hive No 654 held Friday December 6 officers for the ensuing year were elected. PC Mes WoT Koighe C Mrs J Holdort L O Mrs G J Ziebur Ro C Mes Norman Winn IK Mrs 4 PL Mueller Conp Mrs Wm Apitz NJ Janes Hoeft M A Mrs John Bad Seat John rank Picket Mrs Mdw Graham Next meeting January 6 1911 all members urged to attend.

Bessemer Hive T. M Wot Koighe J. Holdort L. O G. J. Ziebur Norman Winn PL Mueller Wm. Apitz Janes Hoeft John Bad John Rank Mdw Graham Imeeting

Ring presented to Philip Letland at Eagles badge meeting

Philip Letland secretary of the Plateral Order of Eagles received a fine gold ring bearing the order emblems at the badge meeting held last Wednesday evening.

Philip Letland Plateral Order of Eagles

Holiday Excursion Rates To Michigan and Ontario

Holiday excursion rates advertised to Michigan and eastern Canada via the South Shore. Applications requested from travel agents for details. Date range or validity noted as 12 17 31.

Michigan Canada

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Siebensohn Heads Eagles F. A. Siebensohn Presi Dent of Fraternal Order of Temple Theatre W. F. Kelley, Mer Woodmen Walter F. Traetener Hermuion Madi Moore Street Soo Jepor H. of P. Clect Il. F. Wieike Him Waters & Co Wm. Waters & Co George St John Otto Heutala Bessemer Lumber CO Edwin R. Bayliss
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