Flag Day History Marks 1777 Flag Adoption and Pat Washington
Flag Day on June 14 recalls Congress adopting red white and blue as the nation s colors in 1777 and the Stars and Stripes first appearing in August that year over Fort Stanwix. Tradition credits Betsy Ross with sewing the flag and Washington with penciling its pattern as communities nationwide display flags in celebration.
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Congress
Fort Stanwix
Rome
N. Y
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Washington
Ross
The June Bride Blessings Verse for a Bride
A poetic blessing for a bride in June, wishing happiness, shared joys and sorrows, and steadfast support through married life. The verse foresees both bright days and possible hardships, urging unity, loyalty, and mutual care as blessings for the union.
Local Baseball Teams Prep for Rematch in Ironwood
The local second team lost 14 to 6 to Ironwood Leader last Sunday. They travel back here tomorrow for a rematch. The local high school squad beat Wakefield in two games last week 15 to 11 and 9 to 7. Ironwood fell 15 to 2 at Rhinelander last Sunday. The Peerless team, in new uniforms, lost to Wakefield 12 to 13 at Wakefield.
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Ironwood
Wakefield
Rhinelander
Kefield
Five Acre Land For Sale Near Tilden Mine
New five acre lots just south of Tilden Mine adjoining city limits. Prices reasonable and terms arranged. Inquire William J. Weston at phone 57.
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Tilden Mine
J. Weston
Commencement exercises held for 1910 Bessemer High School graduates
The 1910 Bessemer High School commencement occurred Thursday in the school auditorium with a full attendance. Programs included invocations, salutations, music by the chorus and sextet, an address by Herbert K. Willet, presentations, a valedictory by M Leona Lugier, and diplomas awarded by President A D Johnston. The Alumni ball followed, and students will take a two month vacation before school resumes September 6.
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Clara Isabelle Morse
Cavette
Claude B. Milroy
M. Leona Lugvier
Nighingale
Ross” Thigh
A. D. Johnston
Clasa
Edward Bickford
Big Ore Shipments in May Reach Record Tonnage
May ore shipments on the Great Lakes reached 5,534,580 tons from Es Canaba and other docks as the season begins late, with expectations that total shipments may approach 50,000,000 tons by season end. May totals were 6,534,580 tons and 7,592,750 tons when including dock totals, signaling strong activity versus last year’s August peak slightly over 7,000,000 tons.
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Escanaba
Items Of Interest From Local News
A roundup of local events notes the Revour of Watersmeet case dismissed after a prior arrest for attempted murder. Jacob Talarit dies at 38 in Ashland hospital from typhoid fever, funeral in city with local band. Boll Allwater and Dan Egan win a $52,000 bid to build New Mellen High School. Water mains boil advisory issued after fires prompt reserve water use. Bessemer Brewing starts a new bottling house project and adds a delivery wagon. Northwestern road ends Sunday trains to range towns this year due to losses. Fires destroy barns near Colby and Powder Mill Creek. Trial of Geo H. Beddow for embezzlement at Marquette federal court. defense by M M Riley. High school seniors host juniors and visiting teams for a dance and class day program. Fourth of July picnic planned by Goge bie Aerie No 1908 at German Shooting Park with parade and dancing. band provides music. W. Haywood speaks on labor vs corporate power at opera house. W R Gray, longtime resident, dies at 73. survived by seven daughters and three sons. Remains sent to Ishpeming. services by Rev. Bickford. interment in Ishpeming Tuesday.
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Board of Public Works
Bessemer Brewing Company
Fred Otto
W. R. Gray
Capt
W. W. Gray
Barnum
Amelia Beardsley
Alberta
Canada
J. W. Best
Ironwood
M. E. Pengiase
Bessemer
Wm. Bradley
New York
Geo. Lord
Detroit
J. N. Givon
Harlem
Ment
King at Home Laxative Endorsed by Buffalo Family
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says a year with Dr King’s New Life Pills in the home has blessed the family. The easy remedy addresses stomach liver and kidney troubles and costs 25 cents at Charles H Warner.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Chas. H. Warner
Candor on freedom of expression voiced by Burke
A quotation praising open expression notes Burke’s view that candid remarks carry value and are a sign of wisdom. It emphasizes the power and utility of speaking freely, even when words challenge others or existing conventions.
Truettner to Attend Michigan State Bankers Convention
Water F. Truettner will depart this evening for Port Huron to attend the Michigan State Bankers convention. The first day’s session occurs at Port Huron, then a steamer trip for six days along the Canadian shore.
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Water F. Truettner
Port Huron
Michigan State Banker's Convention
Steamer
Valuable Old Bond worth prize at Gratz bank
Baron Neupauer visited the Gratz Discount bank to sell an 1864 state lottery bond. The teller recognized the bond as one that three years earlier won the first prize of 600,000 kronen.
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Baron Neupauer
Gratz Discount Bank
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Buckthorn Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds and Burns
A Victorian style advertisement touts Bucktem’s Arnica Salve as the quickest, surest healer for wounds from knives, guns, nails, or fireworks, plus burns, boils, sores, skin eruptions, eczema, and chapped hands. Charles H. Warner is listed as the dealer.
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Chas
Refuses Anti-Saloon League at Michigan WC T U Convention
At a secret session the Michigan Woman’s Christian Temperance Union executive board rejected a request to elect a member to the Anti-Saloon League advisory board. The decision, kept private, cited concerns over league funding and handling of funds, plus tension over past liaison with the league. The article notes the union’s desire to remain independent and mentions a controversial letter by Superintendent George Morrow and a Michigan field vice president.
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Vention
Michigan W.C. T. VU
Michigan Anti-Saloon League
George Morrow
W.C.T. U
Pliny W. Marsh
Detroit
Anti Saloon League
W. C. TU
E. M. Field
Ann Arbor
W.C. TU
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Bessemer High School
Seaabor
Duluth
Superior
Marquette
North Western
Triumpi
John J. Frick
Ihe Revour
Watersmeet
Haggerson
Eggan
Jacob Talarit
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ashland
Boll Allwater
Dan Egan
Mellen High School
Egan
Michigan
Wisconsin
Northwestern Road
Range
Mercer Lakes
Mercer
Manitowish
Colby
John Thors
Wednes
Powder Mill Creek
Geo. H. Beddow
First National Bank of Ironwood
Federal Court
M.M. Riley
Mr. Beddow
Wakefield and
Gogebie Aerie No
Eagles Hall
Sophia and
Sellar Streets
Haywood
Wiliam D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Opera House
Tocal
Burke
Temple Theatre
W. F. Kelley, Mer
Anti-Saloon League
Port Huron, Mich
Thelma
C. Fl. Warner’s
Price
Dan Suanto
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