This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
3
In a long text recounting Gogehie and Houghton county matters, the notice notes Cart E. Weeder leaving service and discusses a resignation, highway department actions, and local views on a Peninsula issue. It praises Mr. W’s case and expresses best wishes for Gogehie in his new move, referencing local program influence.
A fragmented rough mix of Christmas themes contrasts with concerns over costly prisons and crime policy. The piece blends notes on gift giving and moral lessons with a critique of rising prison costs and crowded pen prisons, suggesting taxation to cover public safety needs.
The writer argues against delaying the presidential seating and suggests the 1932 elected president should take office immediately after election. The piece questions why March is deemed the worst month in Washington and calls for removing the delay before the new president’s seat in the White House.
Two Chesaning men rabbit hunting found a keg in a culvert and one shot the other fatally wounding him. A second hunter tried signaling a deer kill with a revolver misfire. In Massachusetts the deer season opened with multiple deer taken and several injuries reported. A Cincinnati area misadventure ends with a man drunkenly attempting to free a brown bear at Cascade Park, leading to police intervention.
John M. Young of Newberry Michigan dies and requests a lively musical procession. Pallbearers to be musicians playing cheerful airs, hearse drivers to smoke cigars, attendees to candy, and the Muskegon crowd to mourn with rhythm. A witty line about shopping days closes the item.
Looking Backward 25 Years Ago, December 16 1995 recounts miner John Klooper of the Dicutes ton and Sunday Lak mires at Wake field dying in a note of the latter on Wednesday morning. He was returning to the surface from the th level and believed crushed between the ship and timbers. The incident mirrors the death of Captain Tretheway a year earlier. Supt. Hooper's widow and three children reside in Neganu nee where the remains were taken. The column notes local stories including anniversaries, illnesses in the Colby area, and a new hotel lease secured by G. D. Meyers and C. J. Benson of Prentice. Other items mention mining workers, moving families, a wedding at A. L. Norberg's home, and recovery of Dr. G. D. Slocum.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. The meeting is set for Tuesday January 1 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the bank’s office, with William Williams as cashier.
In the matter of Jacob Fabiny deceased the probate court in Bessemore Michigan orders all creditors to present claims by April 8, 1931 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at the probate office. Judge Harry K. Bay presiding.
A fragmentary report notes rising anger in the region over cars and auto issues. The text mentions Tomas and people feeding or altering their cars, signaling a tense local situation and prompted concern.
A fragmentary remark references a bull in Ot Const SsIMAaN and a bizarre claim about men biting dogs to make a ws item, with no clear context or details available.
An elderly patient mutters about never wasting money as he is admitted to the com ey infirmary. A stray line notes that clusters of cars in one area hint at a nearby speak-easy, reflecting a curious urban rumor.
In coverage of recent Cathedral of St John the Divine proceedings, readers note the unusual sight of a press table at a religious setting. The piece cites Judge Lindsey retreating, four detectives in pursuit, and mocks the notion that press arrangements at sermons or ceremonies might undermine reverence in sacred spaces.
The most beautiful aniline dyes are produced from benzene, a coal byproduct. This process links dye quality to industrial chemistry and coal processing, reflecting era chemistry practices and material sourcing.
A probate court mandates publication of this order to publish writs thrice. The notice, issued by a court official, requires circulating the copy through The Herald and a newspaper of general circulation to inform interested parties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.