Changes Among Gogebic Mining Positions Jan 1
Harold J. bichards promoted from Sunday Lake to oversee the Penn mines on the Me Nomines range near Vulcan four miles from Norway nine miles from Iron Mountain. Harold Scheibber named as successor at Sunday Lake. Pickards company plans further promotions and relocations to Duluth and the Mesaba amid rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Bichards
Sunday Lake Tron Company
Penn
MeNomines Range
Vulcan
Norway
Iron Mountain
Penn Group
East Vulcan
Brier
Pickands, Mather & Company
Ironwood
Harold Scheibber
Alpha, Mich
Richard
Sunday Lake
Wakefield News
Pickards Company
Duluth
Mesaba
Louis Gerhardt Dies After Long Illness in Seattle
Louis Gerhardt former gypsum producer executive for Gypsum Prop of Seattle died Nov 2 after a long illness. Born in Bessemer Michigan he moved to Seattle in 1897 and studied at Lincoln High School and University of Washington. He served in World War I and was a member of Arcana Lodge 87 A F and A M. Survived by widow two daughters Cella and Margaret a sister Cella and brothers Paul Wilbert and John Gerhardt all of Seattle.
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Bessemer
Mich
Gerhardt
Seattl
Lincoln
University of Washington
University of Utah
Arcana Lodge No. 87
A. F
A.M. Lawson Corsisto
Cella
Margaret
Paul Wilbert
John Gerhardt
Seattle
D S S A Plans New Ore Dock at Marquette Harbor
Duluth South Shore and Atlantic seeks to build a large steel concrete ore dock in Marquette Harbor with 150 pockets and elevated approach across Maple street. The plan totals about 1.5 million dollars and aims for completion within 18 months, creating job opportunities during construction. Local objections delayed action by the city commission.
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Fors
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Orailway Company
Marquette Harbor
Maple Street
Harlow A. Clark
Ellen J. Clark
Maps Street
South Shore
A. E. Miller
Commission
Fourth
Third
Front
Lake Streets
Presque Isle
Miller
Marquette
Chicago Window Displays Promote U P Winter Sports
Chicago office of the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau at 161 North Michigan Avenue will devote two weeks in January to winter sports displays. Local organizations will showcase north country winter carnivals to the Chicago public through special arrangements and communities.
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Chicago
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
North
Michigan Avenue
Activit Ae
Upper Peninsula
Birds of a feather seek together in habit and flock
A compact note observes that birds with similar habits gather in groups. The behavior implies social cohesion and coordinated movement within flocks observed in shared environments.
Road Commission Grants Extra Work Amid Unemployment
The county road commission has employed about 135 new workers this past fall and winter following a push recommended by the county commissioners. The state highways department authorizes the county road commission and Engineer CLP Winkler to spend about 12 000 for roadside clearance, extending until year’s start and providing work for roughly two more men.
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Tocal- Wwo
County Road Commission
State Highways Department
August Sterny Dies Suddenly at 22
Last rites were held Tuesday for August Sterny age 22 of Cary Wisconsin born April 20 1908. He died Saturday at Newport hospital after a 10 day illness. He worked as assistant chemist for Pickands Mather at Arvil and lived in Jessieville Anvil and then Bessemer. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery with pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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Max Sterny
Newport Hospital
St. Sebastian Church
C.J. Swoboda
Cary
Wis
Range
Jessieville
Anvil
Bessemer
Pickands. Mather Mining Company
Arvil
Mario Re
Vallio Maccani
Anton Hill
Domenic Longhini
Frank Spangoletti
Hillrest Cemetery
W J Gray Dies After Illness Since June
Former resident of Bessemer Ishpeming and other cities died Saturday night in a hospital after six weeks’ confinement. Born February 18 in Ishpeming he lived in Bessemer and Virginia and Hibbing at times. Survived by son Frank and daughter Mrs Shelby Drer of Seattle and six sisters and two brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 2 with Rev C M Fraser officiating. burial in Hillcrest. Pallbearers listed.
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Wittian
Bessemer
Uran
View Hospital
Hergin
Gray
Krn
Ishpeming
Bessemer SS
Virginia
Hibbing
Mian
Ahom Frank
Shelby Drer
Seattle
Wash
Walter W
Joseph J
Pennsylvania
Margaret Peaglaze
J.W. Best
Ironwood
William H. Bradley
New Jersey
George Lord
Detroit
William Glore
Harlem
Moat
Wiliam Prentice
Minden
Ont
Canada
C.M. Fraser
Hillrest Cemetery
George St. John
Frank Duda
Henry Hoffmar
Joseph Meyer
John Laxmore
John Roweit
Captain Peace Injured After Stair Fall at Bright Spot
Capt. A. B. Peace sustained a fractured collar bone and head bruises after stepping into a basement stairway he mistook for the washroom at The Bright Spot on Saturday evening. An X ray confirmed the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Peace
No Midnight Mass At St Sebastian's This Christmas
No midnight mass was held at St Sebastian's Catholic Church this year. Masses were celebrated by Rev C J Swobwla at 6 and 8 am, marking a quiet Christmas observance at the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Sebastian’s
St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church
C J. Swobwla
Fragmented request on washing and household duties
The text appears to be a garbled excerpt about washing duties and a concern over others misidentifying a child as belonging to the speaker. It mentions a Mrs Hiram Offur and social worries about neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
You Look Like Him Chief Confession Frat Case
A police chief hears a claim from a citizen that a person resembles a suspect. The dialogue references a potential confession from a member of a fraternity involved in a recent incident.
Legion Officials Set Jan 23 Visit to Sault Ste Marie
Legion officials led by Charles Schutz will tour Upper Peninsula posts on January 23 addressing 32 posts and a buffet lunch in Ironwood. The visit accompanies a mid winter conference in Houghton and marks the dedication of the new Mew Poegiem building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schutz
Am-ranm @-canm
Adijutake Realy
Bsrs
Uprer PP
Sault Ste. Marie
Emer Ft
Uspl Potsts
Houghton
Ironwood
Bessemer, Ramsay and
Wakefield
Memorial Building
Negautee
Upper Peninsula
Schutz
Mr.Aearns
Circuit Court Resumes January 5 After Holiday Break
Judge G. O. Driscoll dismisses circuit court for holidays. Jurors to report again on Monday morning January 5.
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G. O. Driscoll
Circuit Court
Appreciation for Holiday Season Service at Bessemer Post
A note from John Holland praises several Bessemer Post Office employees Miss Mary, Weeneer, Miss Kuey Waedler, John, and Rand for outstanding service during the holiday rush. It recognizes their diligence in handling deliveries and trains, and requests consideration for Ken Sandin, a messenger who also aided efficiency and mail transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Stauld
Besey
Mary
Kuey Waedler
John
Rand
Kennth Sandin
John Holland
Suit Filed Against Bessemer Over Sewage Damage
Louis Zawicki filed a $10,000 suit in circuit court against the city of Bessemer for sewage damage to his property. City Attorney M E Nolan was instructed by the city council to investigate and handle the case and report at the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Careuit
Louis Zawicki
Mendey
M. EL. Nolan
Koronski Resigns From School Board
Koronski submits resignation from the city board of education effective immediately. He is assistant county engineer and seeks the vacancy created by C. F. Winkler’s resignation as county engineer, who will move to Houghton after year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iworge
W. Woronski
City Board of Education
Koronski
C. F. Winkler
Houghton
Ramsay Masques Stage Nativity Pageant Success
A capacity crowd of about 300 saw Ramsay Junior High Masques perform a nativity pageant directed by Miss Marcella Rutiman with 30 JHS members singing carols. Lighting and costumes enhanced the show under Miss Natalie Wagner and assistant Martin Lamoreux, as the Christmas program across grades thrilled Monday audiences.
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Ramsay “Masques
J.H.S
Marcella Rutiman
Natalie Wagner
Martin Lamoreux
Birthday Party for Mrs Anna Fahler Delights Friends
Mrs Anna Fahler was pleasantly surprised at her home Tuesday afternoon as several friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. The gathering was social and refreshments followed for the guests.
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Anna Fahler
Holiday Guests Return for Christmas in Local Homes
Miss Josephine Sholar of Newberry arrives to visit her parents for the holidays. Emma Sommers returns from Milwaukee to spend Christmas at home with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sommers. Lillian Raisanen, a Chicago nurse, stays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Raisanen. Benjamin Brockbank comes back from Duluth after a meeting in no sifely. Melbourne Taylor, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Larson, returns to Detroit. Mrs. Signe Strom and Mrs. Carl Lundeen leave for Detroit to spend Christmas. Clara Ethier of Calumet returns Saturday for the holidays. Misses Katherine Ceretsky and Mary Jiackino depart for Detroit for medical treatment at Harper Hospital. Albin Jacobson visits from Amara to spend Christmas with his mother. Mrs. Walter Powley of Chicago arrives home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nobert of Astigo will visit the Nobert home for a few days.
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Josephine Sholar
Newberry
Emma Sommers
Steve Sommers
Milwaukee
Lillian Raisanen
Chicago
John Raisanen
Benjamin Brockbank
Duluth
Melbourne Taylor
Oscar Larson
Detroit
Signe Strom
Carl Lundeen
Clara Ethier
Calumet
Katherine Ceretsky
Mary Jiackino
Harper's Hospital
Albin Jacobson
Amara
Walter Powley
Geo. Nobert
Astigo
PELLOW O LEARY ARE NEW COUNTY OFFICERS JAN 1
Denis O Leary of Ironwood will become sheriff and has named Percy Drew of Ironwood as under sheriff. A constable has not yet been chosen but will be at the next county board meeting when the motorcycle police will be named. O Leary has served as a county official and this marks a transition with two new faces among the officers.
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Tocohie
Denis O'Leary
Ironwood
Percy Drew
O'Leary
Gogebic County Board Meets Tuesday Morning
The Gogebic County Board of Supervisors will convene Tuesday morning December 30 at 10 o'clock for its regular session to discuss county matters.
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Gogebic County Board of Supervisors
County officers reshuffled as successors named
The county picks Willam Hornibrook as acting sheriff and William F. Pellow of Bessemer as prosecuting attorney. Other elected officers are retained but several vacancies loom, including county engineer after C. F. Winkler resigns to join Houghton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Pellow
Bessemer
Willam G. Cloon
Ironwood
C. F. Winkler
Houghton County
Winkler Honored At Farewell Banquet In Gogebic County
Carl F. Winkler the retiring Gogebic county engineer was guest of honor at a Saturday farewell banquet at the Winkler cottage on Lake Gogebic. About 30 county road department employees attended a seven course dinner. A program honored his 18 years of service with tributes from officials and colleagues. A 21 jewel wrist watch was presented by Joe Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Winkler
Gogebic
Winkler
Lake Gogebic
County Road Department
Andrew Winkowski
Battista Mussatti
Mackinaw Straits
Joe Meyers
Mr. Winkler
Bessemer Elks Lodge
Illness Fatal To Mrs. Honz In Bessemer Township
Mrs. Joseph Hong aged 42 died at home in Bessemer township after a several year illness Sunday afternoon. Funeral held Wednesday at St. Sebastian's Church with Rev Swoboda officiating. Burial in Hillrest cemetery. Born in Bohemia June 12, 1877 she lived in the community 28 years. Survived by husband and two sons Rudolph and Joseph. Casket borne by Halams Aston Pret Peter Jeses Vaselak Maszasec and Bighs Gr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hong
Bessemer Township
St. Sebastian’s Church
Swoboda
Hillrest Cemetery
Hans
Bohemia
Rudolph
Joseph
Horne
Jacob Halams
Aston Pret
Peter Jeses
Mike Vaselak
Antos Maszasec
Joseph Bighs Gr
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