Gogebic County Board of Supervisors Meet May 17 1909
Special session at the Court House in Bessemer on May 17 1909 addressed by Clerk John Larmore Jr. The board elected Robert A. Douglas as chairman and adopted rules of order. Committees on claims and accounts reported extensive expenses, and actions included county physician terms and road and bridge committee creation.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Beesemer
John Larmore Jr
Joan Luxmore, Jr
Gogebic County
Michigan
Court Howee
Bessemer
Robert A. Douglas
City of
Ironwood
W. L. Pierce
Ironwood Township
Samuel Rk. Slade
John Drazkowski
John M. Jeb
Aze Holmgren
Erwin Downehip
W. A. McMinn
A. D. Johnston
Beevemer
Messrs
John M. Busn
John Draskowaki
Emil Nyberg
Samuel J. Gribble
Samuel R. Slade
Luther C. Brewer
Axel Kriatianson
Wm. A. McMinn
Wm. C. Rowe
Andrew Forslund
Axel Holmgren
Ed Neidbold
Walter Magoon
T. A. Kelly
John R. Moore
Jobo Pascoe
Bush
Robt. A. Douglas
Pierce
Johnston
Kelly
Messrs. Rowe
Holmgren
Honorable Board of Supervisors
Epecial Committee On
Wall. C. Rowe
A. PD
Axel
T. A. Kenly
Jons M. Brsu
Special Committee On
Messrs. Bush
Douglas
Drazkowski
Nyberg
Gribble
Brewer
Messera
Slade
Kristianson
McMinn
Rowe
Forslund
Neidwold
Magoon
George R. Moore
Magoona
Kilbride
Sueb
Neidhold
A. Douglas
John Luzmore, Jr
Double Tracking Planned for South Shore Route
Reports from Duluth indicate the S860 plans include double tracking the South Shore line from Superior to Sault Ste. Marie. The work will take years and the Soo line may take over the South Shore with Marquette headquarters moved to Duluth. The Canadian Pacific system would route coast to coast business via the head of the lakes, increasing through service and tonnage through that corridor.
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Duluth
South Shore
Superior
Sault Ste. Marie
Soo
South Shore Road
Soo Line
Marquette
Tte
Canadian Pacific
Head of
Lakes
Band
Lake Superior
Detroit and Return Fares via South Shore Steamers
Detroit and Return fares listed for travel via South Shore connected with Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co. Departures from Saxon June 8 11 16 and 12. Fares include Floredo 11.50 Cleveland 22.50 Buffalo 13.00. Return limit about three weeks. Apply early for reservation.
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South Shore
Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co
Saxon
Cleveland
Buffalo
Sunday school riddle on Genesis sparks child’s clever reply
A country Sunday school teacher questions why the serpent tempted Eve not Adam. After a pause a boy raises his hand and says the reason is because Eve was a lady first, a witty mispronunciation play on words.
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Genesia
Adam
Allence
New Red Can Law Prompts Public Notice Revisions
State Oil Inspector Neal urges newspapers to publicize changes in the Red Can Caseline Act effective Sept. 1. Gasoline containers including cans buckets and barrels must be bright red and labeled gasoline with delivery in red labeled receptacles. Retailers and consumers face fines for noncompliance.
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Neal
Trouble Makers Ousted
A sufferer over stomach trouble finds relief and better appetite after using a tonic. The product claims to restore stomach liver and kidney function, boosting nerves and vigor. Available for 25 cents at Chas Warner.
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Chas, Warner
Seed of the steel trust’s rise and the Bessemer spark
A historical sketch traces Andrew Kloman’s 1858 iron plant at Millvale, its growth into a major steel firm, and how Andrew Carnegie and others shaped the venture into Carnegie Phipps & Co. It then explains the iron to steel transition spurred by the Bessemer process, the roles of Henry Bessemer, William Kelly, and Robert Mushet, and the unequal rewards among the inventors.
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As the Steel Trust
Andrew Kloman
Millvale
Allegheny
Kloman Broa
Henry Phippe
Moody's Magazine
Kloman & Phipps
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Phipps & Co., Ltd
Men of the Hour
Sir Henry Beasemer
William Kelly
Pittsburg
Henry Bessemer
City Council Proceedings Bessemer June 1909
Regular meeting notes show Mayor Byrne presiding with ten aldermen present. Finance Committee recommends payments for supplies and services. Board of Public Works seeks a $10,000 appropriation from liquor funds to upgrade water system including boilers and pumping house.
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Common Council of
City of
Bessemer
Ald
O’brien
Gerocco
Finance Committee
Yeas
Nays
Solberg
Felling
Davis
Bennetts
Truettner
Glatzek
Webb
McDonald
Board of Public Works
Ithday
B. of P
Alderman McDonald
Alderman Felling
City Marshall
Justices of the Peace
Munthe and Hagrerson
Chicago to St Louis and other markets price report
A fragmented commodity update lists cattle hogs sheep and grain in bids from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and other centers. Prices shown include cattle 4.00 to 7.00 and wheat No 2 around 1.00 to 1.10 per unit with corn and oats further noted.
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Chicago
Los
Ste. Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Tate
Cincinnati
Detroit
Long Life to Her Miss Smith and the Buried Name
A fragmentary reminiscence voices Miss Smith urging remembrance and noting that children may carry on a name. The speaker fears the name will die with them, hinting at family or social expectations.
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Miss Smith
A Thrilling Rescue Credited To King’s New Discovery
Bert R. Lean of Cheny Washington recounts a frightful lung trouble that confounded doctors and costly visits in Spokane and California. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure for himself and another, noting its relief for bronchitis coughs colds asthma and related illnesses. Trial bottles free with guarantee by Chas Warner.
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Bert R. Lean
Cheny
Washington
Spokane
California
Dr. King
Sam
Chas. H. Warner
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County Board Proceedings
Hurley
Wisconsin
Baessomer Free Press
F.B. Hand
Heaties Russell
W. J. Werton
Chas. &. Warmer
News Record Co
L. W. Mrathe
S. R. Sade
Cen
Expense
John Drarkowski
Mich. Tele Co
Gegebie Elec Co
Gen'l Gg
Gegedie Elec Co
Cormwood Twp. Co
Ireawood Pharmacy
Deabieday Bros
Gea'l
Genebic Elec Co
Gen'l
TA. Selly. Cen
Remington Twp Co
Richa'd & Backus
Geal
Caris Comway
Bounty
Sean Wentz
James Thomas
Theodore Flink
Jobs McCall
Gecuna Arna Pikkals
Igve Body
F.gardetto
Imgca
Henry Gilbert
Tey Om
Otto Mecedf
Ima
Ima Om Bods
Thos
Jeansick
Ingca
P Harrington
Richard & Backus
Spencer
RG Spencer
Oficers
G.spencer
RG. Spence
R. G. Spencer
John Holland
John Luxmore Jr
Rochm'd & Backus
Irehwood Times
Laura Bawden
al Church
John BR Johnson
Loo Johan Crengros
John Creagtos
B.M. Brogan
A.C Brownell
Justice
B. H. Darling
Domenic Ballensc
Hersees
S. D. Marples
John Erickson
Albert Enhier
L. W. Munthe
Aiden BA Ancey
Chas Lepisté
Con Relieher
Oke B. Olava
Wee
Adles
John O Gustafson
Frank E. Nadolney
I Swas Halt
Nick Anderson
A C Brownell
Oxar Kola
Treas
Herald
Seed OF the Steel Trust
Young Andrew Kloman
Kloman
City Council Proceedings
Byrne
Mesers Solberg
Harry Barr Police
Chas. H. Warner Drugs
J. R. Johnson Pest House
Andy Byrne
Levi S. Rice
Board of Review
Cesses Oe
Axel Kristianson
Henry Hoffmann
R. H. Thompson Blacksmith- Ing Ss Sev
Reid Gogebic Hospital
Fumagators
R. G. Hasbrook
S. Arkowitz Howe
C. & N. W. Freight
Jos. Voghtlin Police
Privenese Cocerees
Chas. H. Warner Fumigators
Seseecavecebe
Water Works Fund
D. S
The
Reiss Coal Co
Standard Oil Co
Marshall Wells & Co
Henry Hoffman
R. H. Thompson
S. Arkowlitz
George Strezalek
Anton Superzensiki
Frank Strong
John Miniak
Gogebic Light Co
L. Guyer
Ter Sreets
Jos
Roman
George Strezelek
Highway Fund
Kulasevicz & Skwor
Nels P. Johnson
Mike Kapison
John Christopherson
Stern George Strezelek
Espe- Joseph Zavansky
Voghtlin
Prac
Joseph Kaufman
Con Kelleher
Josvinak
Alfred Bradley
Alfred Johnson
Otto B. Olson
Dominic Masnighetti
C. Hansen
L. H. Truettner
Supplles
Anton Superzinsky
Rom
Bidewale Fund
Zavassky
Kauffman
Wm. Jazviak
Cseeee
Hesvenyeneseneetene Vt CO
Hansen Sewer Pipe
Simon Arkowitz
Bessemer Lbr Columber
Dae WO Ator
Creceseveeeres
J. R. Johnson Hall Supplies
Bessemer Lbr Co
Chas
H. Warner Drugs
Sup- Dhor
Ceeaseanecee
Waters Hall Supplies
Owo Voghier Washing
New York
Ing Co
Fred Otto
Jon. Vogtlin
N. D. Massie
W. J. Haggerson
Bartol Pueylowsky
John Burt
Harry Byrne
Mike Arkowitz
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