LOCAL NOTES FROM WAKEFIELD AND SURROUNDINGS
Local residents in town this week include Mike Pretranek and Paul Paralaski visiting, while Dr Geo L Loope and Otto Olson traveled for business. Wakefield calls and shopping for goods continue as Christina Urquhart and Miss Christina Urquhart buy stock in Chicago and Anton Ringemuth stops by. A large Wakefield crowd plans to attend a basketball game in Wakefield against Mellen tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pretranek
Ramsay
Paul Paralaski
Marenisco
Geo. L. Loope
Iron Mountain
Otto Olson
Wakefield
Will Weston
Norway
Mich
Anton Ringemuth
Geo. Keough
Peter Putzilowski
The
Presbyterian Church
Lyda Smith
LaBlond Dry Goods Co
Chicago
Christina Urquhart
Conrad Peterson
Mellen
John Urquhart
Jones’ Drug Store
Bessemer
N.W
Ironwood
Death of L. C. Walker Deputy Clerk in Ironwood
Louis C. Walker longtime deputy county clerk of Ironwood died suddenly at home after six months of ill health. A widower with three daughters Zella Marion and Dorothy the 50 year old Ironwood resident was a member of Ironwood Lodge F and A M. Remains escorted by lodge members and laid to rest in Saranac beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Walker
Ironood
Walker
Ironwood
Zella
Marion
Dorothy
Ironwood Lodge No
Saranac
Mich
Peculiar Case Ends in Death at Local Hospital
Henry Schmeir of Wakefield died at Gogebiec hospital after appendicitis delayed by age and danger. Small toes misread as a condition led to non transfer to pest house. Fumigation and vaccination followed. remains buried in Wakefield. Adopted son B H Stege of Antigo attended funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmeir
Wakefield
Gogebiec Hospital
Pest House
B. H. Stege
Antigo
Wis
Water Analysis Clears City Water of Germs
The University of Michigan laboratory analysis on city water samples found no germs. Worms observed by water takers are said to exist only in pure water, per both university and local high school analyses. Health officer Paradise suggests cloth straining but not boiling water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laboratory of Hygienics
University of Michigan
R. A. Paradise
Notice to Contractors for Bessemer Poorhouse Project
The Board of Supervisors of Gogebic County Michigan chaired by C E Walton invites sealed bids by March 30 1908 to erect and complete a poorhouse at Bessemer Plans and specifications are on file at Bessemer courthouse by March 11 1908 and at the architects offices Cuaritex Kvenzl1 Marquette Michigan Milwaukee Wis The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Gogedie County
Michigan
C. E. Walton
Bessemer
Mich
Court House
No Use to Die Says Rushborn Woman on Dr King’s Discovery
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushborn Pa testifies that there is no use to die of lung trouble when Dr King’s New Discovery exists. She credits it with quick cough relief and curing lung disease even after hopeless diagnoses. The remedy for coughs colds grippe asthma bronchitis and hearing problems is sold with guarantee at F B Jones' drug store priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
Ashland
Milwaukee
George Rapp
Five Hundred Club
Delbert Bennett
Wim. O'Brien
Russell
Marquette Mining Journal
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
F. B. Jones
Harry Averbuch
George M. Shippy
Chicago
Averbuch
Roller Rink Opens with Free Wednesday and Saturday ETC
Gaudette announced the Bes semer Amusement association roller rink opens for the season at the hall. It will feature good band music every Wednesday and Saturday evening with free admission for ladies on those afternoons. The project aims to provide wholesome exercise for the city youth and has strong local backing from leading citizens. The note ends with an unrelated Dr Shoop health coffee promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudette
Bessemer Amusement Association
Shoes the Most Difficult Part of Clothing to Fit
A discussion of shoe fitting and comfort notes the common complaint that footwear is the hardest clothing item to fit. It compares brown and black leathers, suggests tan leather stays softer, and warns about acid polishes that can damage leather. It cites boot blacking ingredients and the corrosive effects of sulphuric acid on leather bindings, with a library binding example.
Electric Bitters Endorsed by San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter in the Delbert Building San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for stomach, liver and kidney disorders. He says it is good for everybody and the best spring medicine and blood purifier. Sold for 50c at F B Jones' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
F. B. Jones
Bessemer City Council Proceedings March 2 1908 Report
Regular meeting of the common council of Bessemer was held March 2 1908 with Mayor Holland presiding. Aldermen Solberg Chaney Johnson Patritto Gladzak Biaha Webb and McDonald present. Opas and Galemetti absent. Finance committee recommended payment on various fund claims and the report was adopted. A committee was named to estimate cost of water works improvements and report next meeting. Salary for city assessor fixed at 350 per year and W L Guyer appointed. City Block 9 Hibbing addition discussed for purchase due to sewer, with state tax land issue and 325 purchase estimate noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bessemer
Holland
Messrs
Solberg
Chaney
Johnson
Patritto
Gladzak
Biaha
Webb
McDonald
Opas
Galemetti
Board of Public Works
Blaha
Justice of the Peace
Munther
W. L. Guyer
Hibbings
L. S. Rice
Mich
Dearbir
James Bradley
Abe Abelman
Sophia and
Longyear Streets
S. A. Larson
Moore Street
Michigan
Iron Streets
Dominic Ballone
E. Longyear and
Peck Streets
Finnish Temperance Hall
Spring Street
E. R. Bayliss
Jos. Voghtlin
Alex Strom
Phillip J. Bennetts
James Nemachek
Gustaf M. Markstrom
W. J. Haggerson
Daniel Kulasevicz
City Officials Fix Wards and Election Details in Bessemer
The 1908 city meeting approves payment of 325 dollars to purchase Block 9 for the Hibbings addition. It establishes ward polling places, registration hours, and appoints election inspectors and commissioners for April 6 1908. A heavy snowstorm later notes over a foot of snow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Bedell
Ed Hillis
Conrad Carlson
Wm I. Russell
L. C. Walker
Cuaritex & Kvenzl1
Marquette, Mich
Milwaukee, Wis
Dr. Shoop
JA. Urnbart, M.D
Dr. Thomas
People’s Bank
Council Proceedings
Sherman & Hand
Duluth
South Shore & A. Ry
Chicago & N.W. Ry. Co
Wallie Carlson
Jos. Schwartz, Jr
James Jacobson
Harry W. Williams
Joseph Roman
Fred Otto
Jensen & Lintelmann
Otto B. Olson
Dominic Masnighetti
Erick Erickson
Andrew Strezelek
E.e
Fire Fund
Kulasevicz & Skwor
Otto Voghler
Samuel Eastman & Co
J. R K. Johnson
S. Arkowitz
Gogebic Electric Light Co
K. S. Markstrom
G. T. Williams
Tilden
Auditor General
Quaker City Cut Glass Co
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