Heroism Marks Rescue Attempt at Ashland Pit
Clarence Hope age 23 and John Forss of Lake Superior District Power Co faced a test pit accident in Ramsay as Hope walked above the pit wall and fell 125 feet into the water below. Newton Made led a rescue effort despite dense gas and darkness but Hope drowned. Ashland burial followed. Hope, a star basketball player, hailed from Polytechnic Institute in Peoria and leaves parents and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hope
Ashiand
Lake Super District Power Company
Ramsay
Beppe
John Forss
Hope
Newton
Hanks
Castle Mining Conmpans
Sanepe
Death of Michael Gagen Resident of Bessemer
Michael Gagen a 98 year old resident of Bessemer died last Saturday at his daughter Mrs A McDonald’s home due to old age. Born in Dublin he moved to the United States after the Civil War and lived in New York and Janesville Wisconsin before settling in Bessemer 38 years ago. Funeral services were held at St Mary Catholic church with his children and brothers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gagen
Bessemer
A. McDonald
Mer. Gagen
Decowed
Dublin
United States
New York
Janesville
Wis
Wa Ville
Bheing
A. Mercmald
M Jonn Gag
James
Michalougen
Owsteen
Paynter Dies in Minneapolis After Sudden Illness
Howard Paynter son of Mr and Mrs Wm E Paynter of Hurley died in Minneapolis last Sunday morning after a brief illness caused by diphtheria He would have been 39 on March 28 born Ishpeming Mich He had lived in Minneapolis two years and worked there Funeral services were held at the Paynter home Wednesday afternoon Rev C L Harries of the Presbyterian church officiated Burial was in Ironwood cemetery He is survived by four brothers William Paynter of Bessemer Warner Gordon and Rasymond Paynter of Milwaukee and four sisters Mrs F B Granville Hollywood Cal Mrs Laura A Seate Moose Haven Fla Mrs Martha Williamson and Mrs Wie Maheth of Bessemer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Paynter
Wm. E. Paynter
Hurley
Minneapolis
Ishpeming
Mich
Bessemer Rotary Tops District Attendance in December
Bessemer Rotary Club No. 1731 led the Tenth District in December attendance with 46.2 percent, higher than any other club in the upper peninsula or Wisconsin. J. and Murphy, Hurley schools superintendent, spoke on religion and moral ideals, urging public support for religion and the church. Gorman reported high school band instruments ordered for 27 musicians and urged larger Choral Society membership from 30 to 50 for the Easter cantata, with minstrel show singers encouraged to try out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Rotary Club No
C. R. Cobb
Bessemer
Upper Peninsula
Wisconsin
J. &. Murphy
Hurley
Besseier Rotarians
Murphy
Gormon
Amoxt Fall Bessemer High School
We. Gorman
Gorman
History instructor resigns after student accuses kiss attempt
Wayne B. Wenger, history teacher at Negaunee High School since 1921, resigns after a student in a history class alleges he attempted to kiss her during a make up session. He leaves for Ohio with his wife after school officials report the claim and request his immediate resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne B. Wenger
Negaunee High School
Ohio
Wenger
Tax Collections Total $378.13 Over Two Weeks
Adolph J. Gedda deputy city treasurer collected $378.13 in taxes over the past two weeks with the period for tax collection without fee expiring January 16. On March 1 delinquent taxes will be turned over to the county treasurer for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph J. Gedda
Ramsay Firemen Dance Tonight At Town Hall
Ramsay firemen host a dance tonight at the town hall with Vatuk's orchestra providing music from 9 until 3. The grand march is set for midnight and proceeds will support the fire department's anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay Firemen
Skemasay
Rameny
Vatuk
City League Bowling Averages Announced For Season
City bowling league averages for the entire season including this week were announced yesterday. High score in one game was 916 by Posse sips with 247 in a single game and 683 for three games by Dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posse Sips
MV. Dust
Have Cash Due From Old U S Taxpayers Listed by Collector
A district list of taxpayers owed 1923 25 percent tax reduction checks delivered by Internal Revenue Collector Charles Hallen Grand Rapids includes names such as Joe Adams John Adams H A Anderson Oscar Anderson and many others. The notice notes many addresses have changed and urges readers to contact the Collector or post office if they recognize a name and know the current address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
The
Herald
Charles Hallent
Grams Rapids
Bessemer
Renwood
Wake Seld
Lsted
Joe Adams
John Adams
H. A. Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Carl A. Anderson
SS. Baldissorotte
Raymond Bastian
Frank Chairello
J. H. Couper
A. Dalpiaz
R. F. Dwyer
H. Eckman
Hilmer Eliason
Nick Fecenko
Emarald Franer
Bartello Gabrielli
George Green
William Henderson
DPD
Hill
Vaina Koski
and. Laine
John Marecki
Walter Miller
Sigurd Olson
Ole Peterson
Angelo Quai
Charles Slade
Harry Snavely
Ernest Swanson
S. Zelinski
Post Office Department
Holden
Collector of Internal Revenue of the
United States
Washington, D. C
Grand Rapids
Mich
Spanish War Veteran Succumbs in City
Elias Makase 31, a local Spanish American war veteran, died Sunday evening after a long tuberculosis illness. Born in Finland he came to Bessemer as a youth and served with Gogebic volunteers. Survived by widow two daughters two sons a brother and sister funeral held at the Finnish church with post members, flag at half mast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Makase
Grand View
Makis
Maki
Finland
Bessemer
Alex Puro
Mamie
Verner
Laino
Wiskam
Ironwood
Neault to be Ordained Priest February at Milwaukee Seminary
Julius George Neault of Negaunee, cousin of Irwin Neault, will be ordained to the priesthood on Sunday February 1 at the Saint Francis Seminary in Milwaukee. The ceremony will be conducted by Rt Rev Paul P Rhode and the new priest will celebrate his first Mass at St. Joseph's Church in Negaunee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius George Neault
Negaunre
Irwin Neault
St. Francie Seminary
Milwaukee
Paul P Rhode
St. Joseph's Catholic Church of
Negaunee
Insure So Bessemer School For $10,000
An article notes a town directing action over a $10,000 insurance matter connected to the Bessemer school. It mentions a fire event at a chimney and a blaze with details unclear, referencing officials and a council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer School
Sheriff Nets Three On Moonshine Charges
Three suspects were brought before Judge Torston Eegen on moonshining charges as part of Sheriff Tom Jeffery’s crackdown. All were released on 400 bail. Will Le faces February circuit court, while detainees include Joe Kreneski and Ray Badgick of Wakefield and Nice Hoautals of Ressemer.
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Sherif Tom Jeffery
Torston Eegen
Will le
Sheriffs Net
Joe Kreneski
Ray Badgick
Wakefield
Nice Hoautals
Ressemer
Holland Seeks Gogebic County Normal School
Representative Holland asks the Michigan legislature to locate a fifth state normal college in Gogebic County. He proposes an $11,000,000 state appropriation for site selection and construction with the school to be named Gogebic Normal School. The measure echoes earlier efforts for northern upper peninsula education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Polland
Wewly
Gogebic County
Las Offredo
Ironvonamd
Bessemer
Wakefield
Holland
Gogébie Normal School
Upper Peninsula
Guogebic
C N W Ordered to reinstate two passenger trains
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad must reinstate two trains on the Gogebic range after a state commission order. The early morning and early evening Wakefield to Tramwood trains are to resume service next week. If losses occur in six months, the company may appeal to remove the trains again.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railrodd
Cogett Range
Gogebic
State Commission
Lansin
Dens
Wakefield
Tramwood
Cone
Death of Ruth Pemberthy Eight-Year-Old
Ruth Pemberthy eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Pemberthy of the Yale location died Monday after a short illness from a ruptured appendix She was born in Houghton on April 19 1916 and lived in Bessemer with her parents for six years She is survived by a brother Roy Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the Methodist church with Rev James Roberts officiating Interment was in the local cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pemberthy
James Pemberthy
Yale
Houghton
Bessemer
Roy
Methodist Church
James Roberts
New Cook Books On Sale Saturday
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid issues a popular new cook book to be sold Saturday at 11 30 during a bake sale at the Lake Superior District Power Company office. Proceeds will support the group and offer all residents a chance to buy the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Lake Superior
Gogebic Students Listed At Kalamazoo Winter Term
Four Gogebic students are enrolled at Kalamazoo College for the winter term. The announcement notes the total enrollment and lists names and affiliations for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazos
Ehuwe Fur
Brathtoe of the Dutrow Employers Report in Detroit
Workers at Detroit plants report a 9 item inventory issue tied to Dutrow Employers. Officials recount irregularities in organization operations and a HA event leading to an internal audit. The report notes unusual activity surrounding staffing and inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brathtoe
Dutrow
Detroit
Bessemer Will Not Vote On New Charter At Spring Polls
Bessemer will not seek a spring election on a proposed new charter. The Lansing attorney general's department opinion says the charter must be on file with the city clerk ninety days before the election. A few details remain, including proposed tax rates and biannual tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Charter Commission
Attorney Generals Department At
Lansing
Woo. Tructtner
Attorney Generals Department
Clare
Tan
War
Cir
W. F. Petlew
Michigan
Plow Demonstration Planned in Local Township
Lipke and Neault ordered a LaPlante Choate snow plow from Cedar Rapids lows to be demonstrated next week in Beasemur township Relals. The plow attaches to the township’s new tractor and will be shown for three days amid local officials and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipke
Neault
LaPlante Choate
Cedar Rapids
Beasemur
Relals
Lallante Choate
Lallante Choate “Jriiihveaker Fur Negeunes
Fire Last Night at Marry Olde Residence in Barker Shrest
Fire department summoned shortly after eight oclock to the Mary Olde residence in Barker Shrest. The damage was slight and no injuries reported.
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Bre
Chortty
Wight
Chithwy
Barkershrest
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