24 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
1
A whimsical poem in eight innings extols baseball and mining, urging Cobbs and Hematite members to unite for spring leagues. It evokes past captains and future glory, blending sport with craft while praising pleasure over money.
H Ekman buys Hudson car and plans a 24 by 60 foot garage with space for three cars plus a repair shop. Dr A B Thomas of Leonwood will visit Bessemer Mondays for eye ear nose and throat treatments. Mr and Mrs Jos Rondeau welcome a baby girl born Sunday. Bracelet notice for owner to claim prize. Theresta Johnson returns from Ashland after neck treatment. Jim Dalton visits Watsao for business. Dr D Bennett buys a 86 horsepower Chalmers. John W Johnson leaves for a two week Green Bay trip.
An article from a Michigan public school notes Lincoln's birth anniversary and praises reading, civic virtue, and self improvement. It lists teachers and students, cites a high school orchestra, and discusses youth recreation, public spaces, and patriotism through Civil War memories and civic programs.
A West End and Ironton Puritan residents’ petition seeks to form a stock protection society after cattle losses to trains. They criticize proposed county road bonds of 150000 dollars for a through macadamized highway to Sans Souci, arguing it benefits distant areas while Ironwood and Bessemer pay two thirds of road taxes yet gain little. The piece questions legality of a 5000 dollar bridge item and urges voter caution, noting women may vote if registered and urging informed participation.
The township of Bessemer is split into two election districts with two polling places this spring at Ram say and either Puritan or Trenton. The township clerk noted a rule that townships cannot have multiple voting precincts unless 300 votes were cast, but a new statute allows two polling places in any organized township with more than one land township, improving convenience for residents on the west end to exercise suffrage.
A large group surprised Julius Hoeft at his home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Lugvier, Otto Vogeler, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bender, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Apitz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hendries, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffmann, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halewinski, Mr. and Mrs. John Frank, and Mesdames Becker, Blumenkamp, Bernald, and Green. Hoeft received a handsome rocking chair as a keepsake.
The county board has passed a resolution submitting to voters whether 150000 in bonds should be voted for county roads. The Herald notes the proposal’s far-reaching impact on taxpayers and urges scrutiny of the plan’s costs and benefits.
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