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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
1
Bessemer will honor Independence Day with a community celebration. Committees are formed to raise funds and arrange races sports and fireworks. Details and program will be announced next week and an invitation is issued to all residents to join the festivities.
The Gogebic and Iron Counties Railway and Light Co. has reduced its meter rate to 50 cents, despite a franchise allowing a $1.00 rate. The new fare took effect on June 1.
State Grange grand master John Ketchum will visit the city on Wednesday June 25 and deliver an address before the local Grange at Odd Fellows hall. The local Grange counts about 60 members.
At a June 9 1914 meeting of Dorcas Chapter 181 Eastern Star the group adopted resolutions mourning Brother T J Dosha. They express sympathy to his family, note his virtues, and order the charter draped in mourning for ninety days with resolution copies to his family and publication in the Bessemer Herald.
The school exhibit series in Bessemer Township showcases arithmetic language spelling writing sewing wood carving and map drawing with samples of stitches embroidery quilts and crocheted items. Regular work will continue in each school and the public is invited to attend exhibits at South Bessemer Anvil Rameau and Friday schools from June 16 to 19.
The text recalls Taft's push in his later years for Farmer's Banks to help farmers obtain loans on growing crops. European banks inspired the idea and boosted farmer prosperity, potentially making farm life more attractive. Wilson is said to be deeply interested and hopes to continue the scheme.
Joe Zavitski recovering from an appendectomy at Gogebic hospital last week. He is sufficiently recovered to be sent home. He was discharged Thursday.
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatism pains. Claims a twenty-five cent bottle is effective and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
Commencement week outlines program at the high school auditorium with the Baccalaureate address by Rev. W. S. Smith and graduation exercises on June 19 led by Honorary Speaker W. B. Wickersham. Officers named include MacFarlane, Hansen, Webb, and Hagen. Alumni ball set for June 20 at the auditorium.
Attorney General McReynolds comments hailed the Minnesota rate case ruling as restoring state power to set two cent passenger rates within states provided they are not confiscatory. The decision ends railroad challenges to state rates, signaling Michigan must enforce its two cent law. J D Bennett returned from Houghton where he attended the Upper Peninsula Dental Association meeting.
From now on my studio will be open every day during the week including all day on Sundays. W. H. Chaney.
The Improvement Association discussed playgrounds in Bessemer with the Mayor and City Council offering support. The report notes use of the city park, grading for safe play, and benefits for high school athletes, while urging community cooperation and careful planning.
Mike Haskett Martin Shifka and Matt Brami were seen in Bessemer on Tuesday Saturday and Monday respectively. Miss Beda Tillner and John Johnson also visited from Bessemer. Supervisor Alex Harry departed Wednesday for a Dunham business trip. The Thursday Night Club plans an event at Temperance Hall Monday. Justine Corsets line on sale June 23 at P. J. LeBlond's. invitation issued.
Postmaster General Burleson issued an order prohibiting stamping the back of letters to show receipt dated. The move ends public check on delivery time and affects every post office nationwide. The practice, long seen as convenient for business and oversight, is described as of trifling impact compared with the time needed for stamping.
New law requiring semi monthly pay days for numerous Michigan employers takes effect September 1. Wages for the first half of a month due by the first of the following month and for the last half due by the fifteenth. Exclusions include contracted labor and lumber camp workers. Also advertising Edison wax cylinder records at reduced prices at Tripletts Jewelry Store in Ironwood.
An upcoming public school art show showcases student work from Bessemers public schools across all grades. The exhibit runs Wednesday afternoon and evening and Thursday afternoon next week in the high school halls, highlighting drawings, sketches, and color studies from first through grammar grades and emphasizing growth, perspective, and appreciation of nature.
At a Gogebic Aeriel No. 1908 F O F meeting delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Hancock next Tuesday through Thursday. Elected were F A SiebenSohn, president, and George Wealton, vice president. Alternates were John W Johnson and John Rowett. Read the Herald for the news.
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