Sixty Minstrel Show Promises Laughs At Rex Theatre
The Bessemer Mika Lodge stages a sixty minute Charity Mine strol Revue at Rex Theatre around January 20 and 21 with sixty performers rehearsed under De T. McDonald of Rogers Producing Company Fostoria Ohio. The production features a long cast list of Interlocutor, Buffoons, Musical Numbers and Ladies choruses with multiple episodes and a grand finale.
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Bessemer Mika Lodge
Rex Theatre
de T. McDonald
Rogers
Fostoria
Oho
Jean
McDonald
Meravia School to Present The Wonders of Bob Iree Feature
Principal announces a Friday evening program on January 5 at the Ninth grade academy. The Wonder of Bob Iree feature will be presented by the school as part of a student showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meravia
Prinsipal
Wehogl
Bob
Iaineny
City Tax Totals and Late Payment Penalties
Tax records for Des Moines show $265,946 in city taxes collected with a breakdown of daily receipts and a late payment cutoff. City Collector Adolph J. Godda received $186,400.34 this week, with total period collections ending yesterday at $206,040.69 and notes of fees applied for payments after the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. Komey
Adolph J. Godda
Doo
City Eyes Survey to Attract Factories in Bessemer
The city council discussed a Bessemer wide survey by Edwin G. Booz Burney Company to document city resources and labor conditions for potential factory sites. The plan, estimated at about $800, was explained by R A Ashton to Mayor Michael Godda and six aldermen. The council deferred final action to Monday's regular meeting.
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R. &. Ashton
Edwin G. Booz Burney Company
Chicago
Michael Godda
City Hall
John J. Donich
Peter Wydetle
John Godlewski
Frank Probolski
Mike Chakowskii
Louis Anderson
Mr. Ashton
Bessemer
Ashton
Bessemer Cook Books On Sale By Local Group
New Bessemer cook books printed by Presbyterian Eueles Abd arrived from Duluth binding ready for sale. The books, largely written by Bessemer women, are described as distinctive and excellent for the range. Supplies were sold quickly before Christmas and remain in stores this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Cook
Bessemer
Eueles Abd
Duluth
Move Library To Its New Location
The library is moving to a new site at Frovhe school on vast Iron street. City council and school board approved the change, with books and equipment being moved from Resnemer Public Library to the high school facility for future library use.
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Resnemer
Thin Wook
Iron Atreet
Erickson Finishes Farm Census Here
Erickson completes the farm census in Coguble County with partner Noto Mrivkeon assigned to rural areas. Matt Knutw continues counts in western part of the county, covering all territories except the WIN township.
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Erickson
Noto Mrivkeon
Coguble
Pewsomer
Matt Knutw
Woetorn
Hen Nidalek
Win Township
Holland Appointed Elections Chairman
Representative Jon Tolland of Hoestier was named elections chairman amid debate over apportionment and legislative committees. Michigan politics face questions on wind energy policy and the committee assignments impacting next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Tolland
Hoesstier
Vlvetione Suimimition Ab
Fred Tb
Michigen
Gogebic Farm Case Set For Action Monday
The Gogebic county farmers group faces a court hearing in Justice Levi S. Rice's court after multiple postponements. Nesto Erickson of Burmoors Milling represents farmers seeking to halt alleged back dues owed to the Michigan State Farm Bureau, with county officials pressing to avoid collection and Senator W F Truchner promising review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Cogebte County
Levi S. Rice
Nesto Erickson
Burmoors Milling and Elevator Co
Gagebie
State Farm Bureau
Ironwood Credit Agency
Ericksons
Erickson
John G. Helli
Tronwood Township
County Farm Bureau
County Bureau
Gelli
Lansing
Helli
Stat
Wf. P Tructner
Aearest
Peoples State Bank Increases Capital to Sixty Thousand
At the annual meeting the Peoples State Bank raised its capitalization from 35000 to 60000. The increase results from an 8000 stock issue and 20 percent stock dividend. New director Dr C B Stevens elected. incumbents reelected to board and officers named.
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Peoples State Bank
M. A. Hagerman
C. BK. Stevens
Jacob Goldning
Promiuvui
D. Himley Kummage
M A Hugerwan
Clarence A. Otto
Carl Swanson
Jacob Goldman
J. Qtantey Krummages
Pervsy B. Willlane
Aluls Masanec
Dr. C. BE. Blievens
Joseph Yuhin
Spanish War Vets Elect New Officers
Members of the Jehan A Bobb y Camp So. 46 of the United Spanish War Veterans met over the weekend at the memorial building in Ironwood. New officers were elected led by Commander to oversee the post and its duties. Senior Vice Commander Frank C. Jiavip and Junior Vice Commander James Wayne were named along with other officers including Quartermaster Leweswee Hardusvais and Adjutant Fredrewer Abeplain.
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Jehan
Weilmoenday
Ktubert Manornty
Hiehinen
Pear Aibor
Frank CC Jiavip
James Vyayne
Meer
James Chinn Ochser
Gowrd
Uh ‘Trudow
Jeare Leweswee Hardusvais
Joseph Shames
Fredrewer Abeplain
Carl Andvreun Culur Sergvast
Fred Yg
First National Elects Baird Director at Annual Meeting
At the annual shareholders meeting, W. S. Baird was elected director to replace W. E. McRandt who has moved to Duluth. Bank officers include President W. J. Prince, Vice President W. F. Truettner, Cashier J. Williams, and assistant cashiers John J. Donteh and W. R. Olson. directors listed as W. J. Prince, W. O. Truettner, Arthur Lintermann, J. R. Johnson, W. Os. Baird, W. H. Knight, Cornelius Hansen, and W. J. Trevarthen.
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First National Bank
W. E. McRandt
Duluth
W. JL Prince
Vicw
W. FL Truettner
J. Williams
Aassistant
John J. Donteh
W. R. Olson
Biographical sketch of Captain Jack Trevarthen in Messenger
The January Messenger article profiles William John Trevarthen known as Captain Jack in Michigan mining circles. Born in Cornwall in 1855, he came to the U S in 1873 and held mining positions from Vermont to Marquette and Tower Minnesota before joining McKinney Steel Company in 1900. He rose to district captain roles in Crystal Falls and Bessemer, retired in 1920 after twenty years with the firm, and is remembered for energy and efficiency. He and Isabella Bennetts had eight sons and six daughters, with several sons employed by the company.
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Woo. Trevarthen
Bessemer
MecBbinney Steel Company
William John Trevarthen
Michigan
Jack
Cornwall
England
United States
Ely
Fairly
Vermont
Calumet
Marquette Range
Marquette County
Dack
Soudon
Tower
Minnesota
McKinney Steel Company
Metvor
Wakefield
Short
Quinnesee
McRkinney Steel Company
Crystal Falls
Defends His Holding Of Two City Offices
James Willing To Help Bessemer Get Free Mail Delivery letters from Washington dated January 6 1926 and January 9 1925 in The Bessemer Herald discuss city free delivery requests. W Frank James asks for a postmaster request or direct letters to forward to the Post Office Department for an inspector visit.
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James
Bessemer
Washington, D.C
Bessemer Herald
Pessemer
Michigan
Dave
Pde
Post Diece Department
W. Frank James
Post Office Department
Duda Elected Overseer of Poor by County Supervisors
After 1,000 ballots, F J Duda was elected overseer of the poor for the Bessemer district to fill the unexpired term of the late W J Haggareen. Initial tallies showed Duda with 8 votes to Cummins 6, Waters 3, Rice 3, Jobas 2, Eggvn 8, Blumkoweks none. Additional noted items include salaries for security and stipends to several county officials and the morning proceedings continuing on page 6.
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Jo Duda
Bessemer
W. J Haggareen Buven
Frank Juda
Cummins
Willian Waters
Wakefield Trims Bessemer Cagers In Washington Game
Wakefield Legion defeats Bessemer Legion 24 to 19 in a basketball game at Washington. Hadley and teammates scored with Long Toms advances and strong shooting while Gunderson and Gotta starred for Bessemer. Contity fouled out for Wakefield.
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Hadley
Wakefied Legion
Bessemer Legion Coors
Washington
Wakefeld
Bessemer
Hadles
Wakefield
Wakefield Pte
Mattson
Ee Olson
Ae Delmet
Novak
Bessemer Gotta
Contratto
Alexander
Rovttcher
Gunderson
Gedda Responds to Rumors on Dual City Posts
Dessemer official Adolph J. Gedda quotes the Michigan Attorney General stating no statute forbids holding both assessor and deputy treasurer roles. Gedda says the two offices are distinct with no incompatibility, noting the public’s concern and assuring taxpayers their funds remain secure.
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Adolph J. Gedda
Dessemer
State of Michigan
State of
Bessemer
Michigan
Clare Retan
Somone
Cantata Presented by Choral Society This April
The Bussemer Choral Society rehearses for the Eastor cantata to be staged early in April. Baron Jan Warde of Christ officiates as conductor with performances at the high ashond each Monday evening, beginning mid month, as announced in the church bulletin.
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Bussemer Choral Society
Jan Warde
Christ
Truettner Chairing Bank Committee Highlighted in Text
Fragmentary lines reference Truettner as chairman of a bank committee and list several other named figures and committees. The garbled text obscures full roles and context but centers on parliamentary or council leadership distinctions among Truettner Eisle and associated names.
Eclipse Talk At Luncheon Sparks C M Fraser Remarks
Rev C M Fraser spoke at the noon Rotary meeting about the upcoming sun eclipse on January 24, noting it will begin near Bussoner at 9 03 a m and last 1.7 minutes. J MacDonald sang songs with piano accompaniment by F C G Gorman amid enthusiastic applause.
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C. M. Fraser
Presbyterian Church
Uuesouesributary Club
Bussoner
J. MacDonald
Chicago
F C G. Gorman
Hotary Club
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Leonard Hoffman
Charles Ro Duda
Frank J. Duda
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Rutherford Solberg
Albert Swedberg
George Sorenson
Andrew Contratto
Peter Woatin
Frank Abelman
Erwin Peterson
William Pollew
G. Carlson
Bernard Prost
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Clarence Sundquist
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Erick the Great
Edward Puy Lee
Phillip Sournote
Dotney Johnson
Percy Powder
Albert Swedborg
Dollis
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Alll Maid
Viedorda Ewe
Jennie Jarickson
Isabelle: Meyer
Margaret Lester
Vivian Spencer
Percy Ponder
Shenezer
Petern
Tie
Frank Gusinski
Sololat
Pgirla
Helen Kondatetla
Marie Oadabella
Milazabeth Lyons
Dorothea Hansen
Ruth Born
Katharine Koneh
Margaret Woaniik
Phoebe Seon
Rina
Margaret Ilglit Aasslen
Anne Mace Apt
the West
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Hoe
Jenie Obed Royer
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Eune Cochran
Ibreth G Camp Ofllella
Cour Alty
Meloy Boys
Ira George Boroman
Ghrla Doromae
Marcella Ruthnan
Mar Ovixlulla
Wilsabeth Lyana
William Vellow
Paul Ruts Oorga Horennon
Jack V
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Ander Girl
Danving
Zelda Dwich
Clara Chia
Franco Toberte
Mary Pewk
Philvnend Sela
Cunevivwigh
Mac Hharel
Pancre Itttn
Mm Vendor
Viva
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Mituren
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Uw Bad
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Holland
Gogebic Farm
Peoples State
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Rst National
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McKinney Steel “Messenger
F. J. Duda
John Lusmeare
J B
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Nyberg
Cusunere
H.vuy
Gorge Whrupberg
Euparvieur
Wakefell
Gotta
Buscemer
Entir “Wakefield
Itty
Atty. Gen
Choral Society
Eisle Hepster
Vruutiner
Veveviner
Daly
JA Uy
Iurgy
Teen Thom
Clus
Sinrry W Hyrne
Mike
Hin
Rotary Club
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