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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
14
Sixty performers from the Bessemer Nike Lodge present a two night Charity Minstrel Revue at Rex theatre on January 20 and 21. D L McDonald of Rogers Producing Company directs a large cast with elaborate musical numbers and multiple ensembles, promising lively period entertainment.
Records show total tax receipts reaching 265946.69 with 186400.34 paid to City Collector Adolph J. Gedda as the deadline without fee passed. Daily breakdown lists amounts ranging from 6,331.97 to 79,546.55 across January dates, confirming the period total.
The Bessemer city council considers hiring Edwin G. Boos Survey Co to assess resources and labor for attracting factories. The $800 plan was discussed with Mayor Gedda and six aldermen, who favor revealing advantages but defer final action to next Monday’s regular meeting.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid published new Bessemer cook books bound in Duluth and distributed to local stores this week. Most recipes are by Bessemer women and the volumes are praised as distinctive and excellent, with prior Christmas sales selling out within hours.
The Bessemer Public Library closed this week as books and equipment were moved to the Froehel school on east Iron street where the library will be housed in the future. City council and school board arranged the move and the high school library space will be used for classrooms.
Nesto Erickson, one of two agricultural census takers in Gogebie county, completed the census of farms in Bessemer and Wakefield city and townships. Matt Hata, covering the western half, finished all territory except Irwin township.
Representative John Hollant of Heowrmer was named chairman of the elections committee at Lancing by Speaker Pred Hh this week. He will also serve on Apportionment and employments committee assignments.
The Gogebic county farmers face a fourth postponement in the Michigan State Farm Bureau back dues case. The hearing, moved to Monday, January 19, will proceed with no further delays. Nesto Erickson represents local farmers, seeking to halt note collections, amid aid payments to widows and bureau resistance. State Senator Truettner pledged to help Goweble farmers.
At the annual meeting Tuesday the Peoples State Bank raised capitalization from 35000 to 50000 by selling 8000 of new stock and a 20 percent stock dividend. The bank now has 50000 capital, 25000 surplus and 5000 undivided profits. New director Dr. C EB Stevens elected alongside reelected officers.
Election of officers of John A. Bobb Camp No 46 of the United Spanish War Veterans was held Wednesday in the memorial building in Ironwood. Robert Bawertly was elected commander to succeed Henry F Hoffman who served the post year. Other officers chosen include Senior Vice Commander Frank Layin, Junior Vice Commander James Voyce, Officer of the Day James China Oien, Guard Percy Bou, Trustee three year Lawn mee, Quartermaster Joseph Thomas, Adjutant Vred Brewer, Chaplain Cart Anderson, Color Sergeant Pred Gye.
At the annual shareholders meeting W. S. Baird was elected to the board of the First National Bank to replace W. E. McRandl who has moved to Duluth. Bank officers named: President W. L. Prince, Vice President W. F. Truettner, Cashier S. J. Williams, Assistant Cashiers John J. Donich and W. R. Olson.
A January Messenger magazine features Captain Jack Trevarthen of Bessemer in a biographical sketch. Born in Cornwall on September 27, he began mining in 1873 in Vermont, then Canada and Michigan. Joining McKinney Steel in 189? his career spanned Soudan Minnesota to Crystal Falls and Gogebic mines, retiring in 1920 at age 65. Married Isabella Bennetts in 1878, he fathered six daughters and eight sons, with many in the company. Loyal, energetic, and efficient, he leaves many friends wishing him a happy future.
Letter from Washington dated January 6 1925 to The Bessemer Herald of Bessemer Michigan defends holding two city offices and discusses requests for city free mail delivery. A second letter dated January 7 1925 states the Post Office Department has no record of such a request and offers to forward one if provided.
Wakefield Legion, led by forward Hadley a former Indiana college player, defeated Bessemer 26 to 19 at Washington gym. Wakefield opened with a 14 to 5 first half, extended in the second to 25 to 11 before a late Bessemer rally. Gunderson and Gotta starred for Bessemer, Contratto fouled out.
Members of the Bessemer Choral Society rehearse for the Easter cantata The Words of Christ under Director F C Horner The cantata titled The Words of Christ will be presented early in April Rehearsals are set for 6 oclock Mondays at the high school instead of 816 previously
Versomer official Truettner was appointed chairman of the fete committee on banks and commissions, directing conservation, finance and appropriations while Benator W. F. P. Truettner will serve. The arrangement places emphasis on oversight and budgeting within the committee structure.
Adolph J. Gedda released a signed statement to Bessemer taxpayers asserting the offices of city assessor and deputy treasurer are not incompatible. He cites a Michigan Attorney General response noting no statute bars holding both offices unless constitutionally or statutorily prohibited.
Rev C M Fraser spoke on the January 24 solar eclipse at the Lesseimer Rotary Club meeting. L L MacDonald sang with piano by Mrs F C Gorman. The club pledged clothing for a Bessemer high school girl, aided by Mike Lodge and Rotary in planned cooperation to support education.
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