Peace at the Court House in Bay Probate Row
The county board and Probate Judge Harry K. Bay resolved a dispute over appointing a probate register. Bay won the salary authority, with the board setting the register’s pay at 140 dollars monthly, while the judge sought control over staff. The episode affirmed the board’s salary powers but emphasized respect for county officers’ operational rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
Harry K. Bay
Hay
Bay
Anne H. Bay
Juige
Wakefield News Suggests Cooperative Fourth of July Range Celebrations
The Wakefield News recommends consolidating Fourth of July events into a single annual range celebration rotating among Ironwood Bessemer Hurley and Wakefield. Other ranges in the region already rotate celebrations successfully, and the Herald endorses the plan as deserving serious consideration to reduce cost and coordination across parallel events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield News
Ironwood
Bessemer
Hurley
Wakefield
Marquette
Iron River
Stambaugh
Crystal Falls
Ishpeming
Negatnee
Herald
School Elections in Bessemer Surprise Voters
In Bessemer the annual school election drew unexpected turnout as opposition attempts to intrustee a candidate on slips led to many votes. Voters prefer clear opposition at the polls and supported re elections. results were as expected with the school board deemed practical and intelligent by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Michigan Among Most Liberal On Work Injury Compensation
A historical inspection of state compensation programs shows Michigan ranking among the most generous in benefits to injured workers. The report compares per case payouts across states, noting Michigan’s unusually high levels and implying ongoing support beyond initial compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Prison expansion near Marquette sparks future capacity talk
Warden Harry Hi Jackson inspected Marquette facilities and noted the current population at 2,204. He said a new Jackson prison is under construction and will exceed 3,000 cell capacity, signaling anticipated growth in inmate housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Harry Hi. Jackson
Jackson Prison
Michigan expands prison capacity to 37 acres at Jackson plant
The Marquette Mining Journal notes Michigan's plan to build a new 37 acre prison near Jackson to relieve crowding at the old facilities. It cites growth from 312 cells historically to about 7350 cells statewide as the state doubles prison capacity, with emphasis on humane, productive facilities and inmate education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Marquette Branch
Michigan
State of
Marquette
Heatwave Frays Hometown in Torrid Week
Torrid spell grips the town as thermometers rise. Citizens lounge on sidewalks and school lawns seeking shade and cool drinks while a local wit is said to have been beaten for joking about the heat. The library and fire hall sit deserted as cars speed by in search of a breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Harig
Seo
Anther
Cornie W
Titik
Parody on a popular song hit about an ice man
A playful take questions who cares for the ice man’s daughter while he works, turning a familiar tune into a humorous scenario about balancing family duties and a busy trade. The spoof keeps a light tone and centers on the ice man’s dual roles in the community.
Elks Carnival Preview Sparks Local Fairground Fun
Johnny K will challenge the carnival's wrestling act while ticket collection and rides like seaplanes and a merry-go-round attract visitors. Marge W Kath DD and others cheer the Worlers of the World show as Bathing Beauties slag and barker raters entertain. We will be there and you will join us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny K
Doe B
Marge W
Kath. DD
Local figure serves on committees amid business disarray
A troubled business owner from Bessemer faces friction after outsourcing work to distant firms. The individual then chairs two city committees, seeking to advocate various causes while contending with criticism from local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Fragmented verse and nursery rhyme garble from Chicago Daily News
A scrambled OCR fragment lists a convolution of rhymes and phrases about confectioners, a mishmashed tale of Tom the Piper’s son and a hungry dog, ending with a note citing the Chicago Daily News. The text is a messy collage of lines, with unclear attribution or coherent narrative.
Week in Bessemer and area events recap
Weather brief notes a brief Wednesday rain shower. The Legion plans a Bessemer carnival. Delegates left early for the firemen's tournament at Lake Linden. Bergland Labor Day advance party visited Bessemer led by the Haskins trio. The engineer of the first train through Hessemer in ISS2 visits town and notes the bluffs unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Bessemer
Lake Linden
Bergland
Haskins
Hessemer
Leona Abandons Florida Trip Amid Heatwave in Town
Leona cancels plans for a Florida motor trip as heat grips the town. Rob Roy is referenced in the text but no further context is given about involvement or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona
Florida
Rob Roy
Moonshine suspect captured after county officers aid
Frank Sciotto, 28, sought in Marquette on a moonshine charge, was arrested Monday on Lead Street with help from Officer Superczynski, Sheriff Jeffery, and three deputies. He was jailed in the county facility and taken to Marquette on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sciotto
Marquette
Lead Street
Superceynski
Jeffery
M. A. Hagerman
Jane Q. Massie
Nesto Erickson
P. S. Williams
Axel Coleman
Fred Michaud
James Ford
William F. Pellew
Katherine Dormody
Ashland
Minnesota
Frances Knobloch
George Knobloch
Clement H. Hickey
Milwaukee
Hickey
William Larson
Chicago
Massie
Larson
Miners Homes to Rise at Colby Location
Corrigan McKinney & Co plans twenty new miner homes on Colby location with purchased tracts adjoining the mine site. Colby already hosts several hundred residents, while a light school trustees vote yielded 19 ballots versus over 400 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrigan, McKinney & Co
Colby
John D. Shea
George Rupp
L. H. Truettner
Frank B. Jones
K. S. Markstrum
Markstrum
Mary Street
Bessemer
Court House
William Owen
Opera House
H. L. Cummins
Probate hearing set for Gust Peterson estate in Bessemer
In Michigan, Judge Harry K. Bay presiding, the court fixes July 21, 1925 at 10 a.m. for hearing Albin Petersons petition to administer Gust Petersons estate. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Bessemer Herald. An accompanying report notes eight days of forest fire towers reporting 12 fires daily amid a dry period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Harry K. Bay
Gust Peterson
Albin Peterson
Bessemer Herald
Michigan
Michigan suit against James F. Buchanan in Gogebic County
State of Michigan James F. Buchanan defendant suit in Gogebic County Circuit Court in chancery. Order directs his appearance within three months and filing of answer under court rules, with publication of the order for six weeks or service by registered mail. Judge George C. Driscoll and attorney William S. Baird represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Buchanan
Gogebic
William S. Baird
Bessemer Herald
George C. Driscoll
Foreclosure Notice In Gogebic County Michigan
Default in payment on a mortgage by Louis Vokovich and Helen Vokovich of Verona Michigan to John Tankka of Verona dated May 1920 recorded with Gogebic County Register of Deeds. Foreclosure action may follow per state law and county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Vokovich
Helen Vokovich
Verona
Michigan
John Tankka
Office of the Register of Deeds
Gogebic County
Mortgage sale notice from Liber X 1920 Bessemer Mich
Mortgagee will sell at public auction the SE quarter of SE quarter of section 15, township 46 North range 44 West in Marenisco, Gogebic County Michigan. The sale meets the mortgage terms and statute. Date May 8 1925. John Tankka mortgagee. William S. Baird attorney. Bessemer Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bessemer
Marenisco
Cogebic County
John Tankka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rupert W. Wrobleski
Herbert M. Emunson
Maurice R. Burt
Herald Publishing
Pick & Axe
Cress
Mars
Tom
Cat
Herald Files
State OF Michigan
Gogebbic
Register of Probate
Cass County
Insurance Agency
Heinrichs and
Velin
Abelman
Bessemer, Mich
William 8
Bad
Plaintiff
Golden Link
Farmers Milling & Elevator Company
Bessemer Pharmacy
John J. Frick
Buyer’s
Crletua
Osumbeawe
Michigan Bell Telephone CO
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
Ontonagon
Gogebic Range
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!