Beissel Wins Nomination Over Van Gorder in caucus race
Albert Beissel and Jim Peterson were nominated for township supervisor at Ramay by Citizens and Peoples parties respectively. Beissel defeated Frank L. Van Gorder 179 to 52. Peterson ran unopposed. Other nominations included William J. Hensel renominated 172 to 71, Heino Johnson 123, N. E. Gauthier defeated for treasurer, and Joe Rizzie ousting George Nobert for highway commissioner Ramirez details show multiple races and four constables per party. The township election is set for April 6 with Citizens and Peoples tickets leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Beissel
Jim Peterson
Citizens and Peoples Parties
Ramsay
Peterson
Beissel
Frank L. van Gorder
Citizens Party
Mr. van Gorder
William J. Hensel
Citizens
Anton L. Mazanec
Heino Johnson
Peoples
Thomas Buzzo
Arthur Wahlberg
N. E. Gauthier
Charles Sandin
the Anvil
Sandin
Gauthier
Olaf Johnson
Charles Cappo
August Gustafson
Jack Annear
Katelisto
John Johnson
Iver Bradley
George Nobert
Joe Rizzie
Nobert
John Olson
Charles Gervasio
Gervasio
Henry Lehula
James Conterio
Manfred Anderson
Charles Mussatti
Frank Zadra
Charles Makula
Joseph Succa
Matt Koski
Walter R. Olson
Joe Beisel
Justice of
Town Hall
H. F. Carlson
Emil Leonardelli
Jack Hild
Aul Liljeerin
Ernest Lrow
Martin Shiefka
Peoples Earty Caverns
Ramsay School
Benjamin Brockbank
Jorge Ethier
Mr. Everts
James Erickson
Georg Vewards
Carl Anderson
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Local Nominees List for City Offices and Board Roles
A readable listing presents candidates for city offices including Mayor John J. Donich and Treasurer, with a slate of contenders for Highway Commissioner and Supervisor First Ward. Also shown are Board of Review members, Justice of Peace, constables, and other municipal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Muresatti
Joseph Buco
Bessemer Fans Honor Loyal Supporters at Banquet
Mrs. Otto Li Oleon and Mrs. Otto Torell, longtime attendees of every home game by the local high school and Leeson team, were cited as two loyal fanettes. Last Thursday Torell hosted a banquet for both squads at Toreli's. Mrs. Olson contributed panels for another fund-raiser. Local officials listed include Aldermen, Constables, Supervisors from Wards Two through Five, with names such as Herbert 2, Louis R. Otte, Herman Carbton, and Steve Fodor among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemsemer Honete
Moet Boggs
Otto Li Oleon
Otto Torell
Leeson
Thoreday
Torell
Toreli
Safery
Mra. Olson Hee
Eee
Eesemer Basketeers
Pellow addresses Rotes on Charter in Bessemer
William F. Pellow city attorney spoke to the Bessemer Rotarians at their noon luncheon about the outstanding features of the proposed new charter to be voted on June 1. Leonard Hoffman and Clyde Whitburn, local entertainers, also appeared and were well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Pellow
Bessemer Rotarians
Bessemer
Commission
Herald
Leonard Hoffman
Clyde Whitburn
Father of Local Resident Is Dead
William Neely a pioneer upper Michigan lumberman and longtime Negaunee resident died at his home after a two week illness. Born April 7 1849 in Rochester New York he moved to Negaunee in the early 1870s and spent a decade in logging before retiring in 1898. Survived by wife five daughters Mrs George Lehmann Mrs Roy Michelson Hibbing Minn Mrs Oscar Hansen Bessemer and Misses Bessie Ruth of Negaunee and four sons William James Elmer of Negaunee and Walter of Kalamazoo as well as sister Mrs Mary Simonds Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neely
Upper Michigan
Negaunee
Negaun
Mr. Neely
Rochester
N.Y
Neely
George Lehmann
Roy Michelson
Hibbing
Minn
Oscar Hansen
Bessemer
Bessie
Ruth
William
James
Elmer
Walter
Kalamazoo
Mary Simonds
Oshkosh
New Gas Scoot Makes Daily Runs
The gasoline car substituted for steam and passenger cars on the Chicago and Northwestern between Wakefield Bessemer and Ironwood made its first trip last Friday evening. Brought from Green Bay, the car will replace steam gear and cut operating costs about 10 percent. Two men operate it instead of four, and it will carry about 45 passengers and baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern
Wakefeld
Bessemer
Ironwood
Green Bay
Grape Contract Case Delayed in Wisconsin Court
The suit by Paul Contratto Joseph Michela Charles Camilli and John Marchello against Joseph Francis Sabetino Ser za and Frank Gentile of Hurley for alleged grape delivery contract violations has not yet been heard in Superior Wisconsin. It is likely to be tried at the next summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Contratto
Joseph Michela
Charles Camilli
John Marchello
Joseph Francis
Sabetino Serza
Frank Gentile
Hurley
Bessemer
Superior
Wis
How Bessemer Would Nominate And Elect Under New Charter
The article explains Bessemer's proposed commission form of government under a new charter. It outlines ward and precinct changes, elected officials, term lengths, nomination by petition, recall rules, and the first election date set for April 1926 if voters approve. It notes officers and appointments, and rotation of mayor and commissioners across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Justice of the Peace
Justice of Peace
Special Tests In Bessemer Township
Professor C L Woody of the University of Michigan conducted intelligence and achievement tests in Bessemer Township schools this past week. Supt Miss Burt arranged the survey and the township board financed it, becoming the county’s first to initiate modern test procedures. All papers will be sent to the university research bureau for scoring and comparison with national standards. results will take time. Woody praised teachers and the eager response of students as the process proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Woody
Bureau of Research
University of Michigan
Haseen
Bessemer
Woody
Miss Burt
Township Board of Education
Research Bureau
University
Prisoners Renamed for Milwaukee Leave Superior
Twenty two prisoners sentenced in a federal court at Superior in the past two weeks will be transported to the Milwaukee house of correction on Friday evening. Deputy Marshal W T Pugh, 38, will lead the contingent with six guards accompanying. Earlier a 27 prisoner transfer occurred by chartered car, and similar arrangements will be used again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Milwaukee House of Correction
W. T. Pugh
U. 38
Marshall
Milwaukee Institution
Ellen Wirtenan Contest Winner At Bessemer High
A large crowd attended the annual Bessemer high school girls glee club concert in the high school auditorium last Friday night. About 70 voices sang in the concert where the souls in the music memory contest was staged with Ellen Wirtenan winning first place, Ince Gorman second, Clyde Wi Home third, and Helgi Stenbeck fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Ellen Wirtenan
Ince Gorman
Clyde Wi Home
Helgi Stenbeck
Bowlers Split Even in Match Between Local Teams
Two Lessemer bowling teams faced the Rameau team to split the series. The result reflected a balanced contest with each side taking a win and the night ending in a narrow, competitive draw.
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Rameau
Pinafore Opera to Be Presented by Local Students
H M S Pinafore will be staged by Bessemer high school glee clubs on March 26 and 27 at Washington gym. About 75 students participate with 67 in chorus and eight as leads. Local talent and support from the high school orchestra, James Halama, and Dave Miller Costume Shop contribute to the production as one of the first on the Gogebic range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Washington Gym
F. C. Gorman
Corman
Gorman
James Halama
Manual Training Department
Dave Miller Costume Shop
Milwaukee
Voters Miss Registration Till Last Minute
City Clerk W L Guyer ready to register voters at city hall, but none availed. Those changing wards or voting citywide for first time must register before the April 6 spring election. Registration boards meet April 4. Ward sites listed and election inspectors named for each ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Guyer
Ben
Ond
Peoples Hall
Mabicky
Guglemetti
Finaieh Hall
KK. Baylies
Jobn J. Knobloch
John Milan
James Notthe
Gordon Laamore
M. Hagerman
J. Hegen
Joseph Ochio
New 1 ½ Cent Stamps Here Soon
The first issue of the new 1 ½ cent stamps and stamped envelopes were placed on sale at the post office in Washington on Thursday and will be on sale nationwide in a few days. The 1 ½ cent stamp matches the size of the 2 cent stamp, printed in brown ink with the late President Harding’s portrait. The envelope bearing the 1 ½ cent stamp shows a bust of Washington.
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Washington
Harding
Hurley Saloon Sold for 14200 in Wartime Deal
The Adams house property in Hurley changed hands for 14200 to two Italians Clasaceco and Caruso from owners George Nechak and John Soich. Nechak and Soich had bought the property from John Lalond years earlier for 7000. The Adams house, a Hurley landmark, has early ties to Charley Ross and to Mother Adams, who ran a boarding house before passing to Lalond.
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Hurley
Adams House
Clasaceco
Caruso
George Nechak
John Soich
Messrs
Nechak
Soich
John Lalond
Charley Ross
Adams
Woman's Club to Stage Musical Comedy Bimbo
Bessemer Woman's Club prepares a home talent musical comedy titled Bimbo to be performed for two days on April 7 and 8. The production will showcase the best local talent, including stars from the recent Milks Frolics, in the cast and chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman's Club
Eddie's Lunch Opens on Mary Street in Bessemer
A new lunch stand named Eddie's Lunch opens this week on Mary street two doors east of the Herald office. Proprietor Edward Walkowski plans to offer quick, snappy service and aims to deliver the best lunches in Bessemer. Saturday specials will feature in its avfeature lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Mary Street
Herald Office
Edward Walkowski
Bessemer
Jack Johnson to headline Hurley boxing and wrestling card
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will appear as a principal in a boxing and wrestling exhibition at Hurley next Thursday evening. He will team with Andre Anderson, heavyweight boxer and wrestler, who is sparring partner of Tommy Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Hurley
Johnson
Andre Anderson
Tommy Gibbons
Workmen Dismantle Abelman Building
Workmen started tearing down the Abelman building at the corner of Sophia and Longveaur streets. Ralph Olson and Oscar Jaan, local contractors, led the demolition after the structure was badly damaged in the March 1 fire that affected Working's jewelry store Gogeble Livery Shop and Howard's pool room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abelman
Sophia and
Longveaur Streets
Ralph Olson
Oscar Jaan
Hintham
S S Jewelry
Gogeble Livervlee
Howard's Pool Room
Bun Ibens
Rosemurgy Awarded Knight Building Remodel Job
Local contractor Alex Rosemurgy won the contract to remodel the Knight building on W Lead street after it was bought by George Jozwiak. The project features a new two story brick front with plate glass and a copper display window, using autumn blond face brick and an artistic design to create an attractive and durable facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Rosemurgy
Knight
W. Lead Street
George Jozwiak
Taylor 16 Cop Acting Night Patrolman Job Change
James Taylor has been serving as relief night patrolman this week due to Officer George being absent. The shift change affects police coverage and departmental staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
George Bup Ore
J J Donich to Oppose Gedda for Mayoralty
In Bessemer, Mayor Gedda seeks a fourth term after Liberty nomination at city hall. Alderman John J Donich, backed by Citizens, also enters mayoral race. Contests for other city offices described as largely tame with many incumbents renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Gedda
Bessemer
Liberty Party
City Hall
John J. Donich
Gedda
Citizens Party
Court House
Donich
William L. Guyer
Liberty
Joseph L. Gotta
J Duda Starts New Plastering Contract
Joseph Vadeslov began plastering work on the new Wakefield hospital last week with the project expected to last longer than first planned. Equipment for the hospital has been ordered, and more details on the contract timeline are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Duda
Joseph Vadeslov
Wakefield
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van Gorder
Peoples Ticket
Niheorteleweld
Michael Althoes
Dilan Dhetsed
Heine Johnson
Carles Sandin Iver Bradley Ole Boge
Mary Swedberg
le Kivele
Prank Abelman Iver Hagen
Herbert 2. Tlagen
Louis R. Otte
Herman Carbton
Herman Carlson
Joseph Sieheta
Eoar Alderson
Arthur G. Johnson
John Malate Avanet Nylund
J. Kulasavieg
Ll. Kulosavies
Veter Wydathe
August Janov
John Jankoviak
Edward Adamczak
Steve Fodor
Florence C Sandra C. Guglement
Constaine
Juy Marcari Frank Keela
Jlerman A. Berg Albin Dabigrens
John Anderson Joseph Billi Faenstabis
Axel Hanson
Edward Ostby
Bessemer Township
Prof
Woman’s Club
Rosemurgy
Taylor
J.J. Donich
Ole Boge
Citizens Group
Swedberg
Leontine Boline
Boline
Boge
Leonard Kalasovicz
Frank Abelman
Iver Hagen
Hagen
Herman Berg
Albin Dahlgren
Election Commission
Deaichs
Otte
Herbert i. T Hawen
Citizen
Pari New Flderm
God
Orma
Peter Woyelet
Wwothe
Sard
Mr. Wychelie
August Janey
Arthur G. Jonson
Libert
Oscar Anderson
C'ueene
Constantine Guglien
Clarene « Sondin
BNE
A. John Anderson
AAU
Herman Caron
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