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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
3
Arrangements are under way for a Fourth of July celebration in Bessemer with committees appointed to raise funds and arrange races sports and fireworks. Full particulars and program will be published next week. An invitation is extended to all to celebrate in Bessemer.
The Gogebic and Iron Counties Railway and Light Co. cuts meter rates to 51 cents from the allowed $1.00. The reduced 50 cent rate took effect June 1.
John Ketchum grand master of the State Grange will visit the city on Wednesday June 25 and address the local grange at Odd Fellows hall. The Gigage chapter has about 60 members and hosts the lecture.
At a June 9 1913 meeting of Dorcae Chapter No 181 Order of Eastern Star resolutions were adopted for departed Brother T J Dosha. The charter will be draped in mourning for ninety days and copies sent to his family. the resolutions will be published in the Bessemer Herald. Newink H Peclina Marky A Kevern Alex Strom.
The Bessemer Township schools conclude the year with exhibits at each school showcasing arithmetic writing language spelling painting sewing wood carving and map drawing. Sewing displays highlight new rural program progress with samples of stitches cross stitch hem stitching drawn work embroidery and doll clothes. Public invites attend June 16 South Bessemer June 17 Anvil June 18 Rameau June 19 Friday School
The text notes Taft's push in the later years to establish Farmer’s Banks that would loan farmers against growing crops. European nations already operate such banks with proven benefits, and President Wilson supports continuing the scheme to foster farmer prosperity and attract stable farm life.
Joe Zavitski recovered enough from appendicitis surgery at Gogebie Hospital to leave the facility. He was discharged home on Thursday.
Promotes a twenty-five cent bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatism pains. Claims rapid relief and notes availability from all dealers.
The Herald outlines commencement week at the high school with events from the Baccalaureate by Rev. W S Smith to the June 19 graduation ceremony. It lists speakers, music, the class officers, colors, motto, graduates, and the Alumni Association ball on June 20 in the auditorium.
Attorney General McReynolds comments hail Supreme Court Minnesota rate case ruling, affirming state rail rate power. Michigan’s two cent law now enforceable, affecting South Shore line. J. D. Bennett returns from Upper Peninsula meeting in Houghton.
The Improvement Association met Tuesday evening with a musical program by Crescent Club Orchestra Mrs Barber Misa Rice and the Bessemer Male Quartette. Rev Fraser spoke on playgrounds and Mrs LeBlond reported city support from the Mayor and Council. Discussion on play grounds followed with J Z Bayliss and Miss Jacobs for and Miss Ekeberg and Dr Paradis against. The committee reported use of the city park for playgrounds with grading to suit boys and high school athletes and plans to develop the program with community cooperation. The Mayor and council were thanked for their interest.
Mike Haskett visited Bessemer Tuesday while Martin Shifka traveled there Saturday. Matt Brami and Mies Beda Tillner were in Bessemer Monday and Wednesday respectively. John Johnson came from Bessemer in his car Monday. Supervisor Alex Harry left Wednesday on a Dunham business trip. The Thursday Night Club announces a sale at Temperance Hall Monday. June 2 features Justine Corsets at P. J. LeBrond's. invitation extended.
Postmaster General Burleson issues order prohibiting stamping the back of letters. The change ends a long standing practice used to check delivery times and correspondence. The order, sent to all post offices, aims to simplify processing despite past suspicions about backstamp volumes.
A new state law requiring semi monthly paydays for most employers in Michigan takes effect September 1. Wages earned in the first half of each month must be paid by the first of the next month and those earned in the second half by the fifteenth. Exemptions include workers under contract and lumber camp laborers. Genuine Edison wax cylinder records offered at reduced prices at Tripletts Jewelry Store, Ironwood.
Public notice invites the community to a three day art exhibit in Bessem er high school halls showing pupil artwork from kindergarten through grammar grades. The display aims to prove art training benefits and to showcase growth in drawing, design, and nature appreciation from first grade through motion of the year.
Gogebic Aerie No. 1908 F. O. F. elected delegates for the state convention in Hancock. F. A. Siebensohn, president, and George Wealton, vice president, will attend. Alternates are John W. Johnson and John Rowett. Read the Herald and get the news.
W. H. Chaney announces the studio will be open daily including Sundays, extending regular hours to all days of the week. This notice confirms broader access for clients and the public.
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