Beissel Beats Van Gorder as Nominee 179-52
Albert Beissel and Jim Peterson were nominated for township supervisor at caucuses in Ramsay. Beissel defeated Frank L. Van Gorder 179 to 52. Peterson was nominated without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beissel
van Gorder
Albert Beissel
Jim Peterson
Citizens and Peoples Parties
Ramsay
Peterson
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
Katenston
John Johnson
Iver Bradley
George Nobert
Joe Rizzie
Nobert
John Olson
Charles Gervasio
Gervasio
Henry Lehula
James Conterio
Sanfred Anderson
Charles Mussatti
Frank Zadra
Charles Makula
Joseph Succa
Matt Koski
Walter R. Olson
Joe Beissel
Justice of Peace
John Swanson
Peoples Party
Albert Tillamer
Board of Review
Benamin Brockbank
Anton Guglielmotto
Bob Hetherington
Max Sterny
Fritz Gustafson
Albert Ethier
Yjalmer Minhinen
George Guerin
Carl Togila
Citzens Party
Town Hall
HH FE. Carlson
Eri
Leonardelli
Jack Hild
Paul Liljegrin
Ernest Brown
Martin Shieshka
Peoples Abtocateus
Ramsay School
Benjamin Brockbank
Soorge Thief
Everts Wel
James Erickson
George Peawares
Carl Anderson
el Ion
Pellow Speaks on Charter at Bessemer Rotary Luncheon
City attorney William F. Pellow addressed the Bessemer Rotarians at the noon luncheon on the proposed new city charter and the commission form of government. Leonard Hoffman and Clyde Whitburn performed 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 lumberman of upper Michigan and long time 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 retired from active business in 1898. Survived by wife five daughters Mrs Lehmann Mrs Michelson Mrs Hansen and Misses Bessie Ruth and four sons William James Elmer Walter and a sister Mrs Simonds of Oshkosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neely
Upper Michigan
Negaunee
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 Chicago and Northwestern line between Wakefield Bessemer and Ironwood debuted a gasoline car replacing steam on a trial run last Friday. Brought from Green Bay, the car cuts operating costs about 16 percent and needs two operators instead of four. It seats about 45 passengers plus baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern
Wakefield
Bessemer and
Ironwood
Green Bay
Grape Contract Case Delayed in Superior Wisconsin
The suit by Paul Contratto Joseph Michela Charles Camilli and John Marechello against Joseph Francis Sabetino Ser 2a and Frank Gentile of Hurley alleges violation of a grape contract involving delivery of several carloads to Bessemer. The case did not come up for hearing and is expected to be heard at the next term this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Contratto
Joseph Michela
Charles Camilli
John Marechello
Joseph Francis
Sabetino
Ser 2A
Frank Gentile
Hurley
Bessemer
Federal Tern Af Court
Superior
Wis
The Nominees Citizens Patan and Others
A list of candidates for city offices appears with names and ward assignments including Joseph, Patan, Mita Med, Mary Swedberg, Iver Hagen, Wdetloet, Towle, Otte, August Noland, J. Wulsanarvice, I. Wubamaries, and multiple supervisors for the first through fifth wards. Names appear alongside titles such as mayor, supervisors, constable, and alderman.
Bessemer Celebrates Two Loyal Fanettes
Bessemer honors two dedicated supporters Mere Gitte Wo Gleen and Serette Sorell who have attended every home game for the local team. A banquet was held at Sorell's tannery by Shursby Mro orwell, while Mrs Ole contributed financially for another banquet for the Weenemer basketball players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gitte Wo Gleen
Serette Sorell
Orwell
Sorell's Tannery
Ole
Weenemer Basketeers
How Bessemer Would Nominate And Elect Under New Charter
A proposed Bessemer charter would shift the city to a commission form with one ward three voting precincts and a first election in April 1926. It outlines a mayor and four commissioners with rotating terms and appointive officers, recall provisions and petition nominations to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Justice of the Peace
Justice of Peace
Special Tests In Bessemer Township
C L Woody head of the Bureau of Research University of Michigan has carried on intelligence and achievement tests in Bessemer Township schools this past week. Supt Miss Burt arranged the survey and the township board of education financed it as a progressive step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Woody
Bureau of Research
University of Michigan
Bessemer
Woody
Miss Burt
Township Board of Education
Research Bureau
University
Twenty two prisoners to be moved to Milwaukee Friday
Twenty two prisoners sentenced in federal court at Superior will be transported to the Milwaukee house of correction on Friday evening via the Seatine. U S deputy marshal W T Pugh will lead the contingent. Two weeks earlier a group of twenty seven prisoners was moved from Superior to Milwaukee, with six guards accompanying them and similar arrangements for the current move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Milwaukee House of Cormation
W. T Pugh
U.S. Depoty Marshall
Milwaukee Institution
Ellen Wirtenan Contest Winner At Beaschner High
A large crowd enjoyed the annual Beaschner High School girls glee club concert. Ellen Wirtenan won first place with a piano duet as Elin Wirtenan earned a following note in the memory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaschner High Wehoul Girls Glee Club
Iigh Bschool Gudbtursugss
Frofuy Wigie
Memory Atcat
Thie Sunvert
Elin Wirtenan
Fret Duce
Wee Corman
Bowlers Split Even in Local Meet
The relief team defeated Bessemer on their home lanes while the visiting team won their match in a split results night. The second team for Bessemer also posted a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesnin
Pinafore Opera to Be Staged by Local Students
H M S Pinafore by Bessemer high school glee clubs debuts March 26 and 27 at Washington gym. Directed by F C Gorman, 75 students participate with 67 in chorus and eight in main roles. The production features ship set built by James Halama and costumes from Milwaukee's Dave Miller shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Washington Gym
F. C. Gorman
Gorman
James Halama
Manual Training Department
Dave Miller Costume Shop
Milwaukee
Voters miss registration drive across city wards
City Clerk WooL. Guyer reports limited success in registering voters as April election nears. Registration sites and dates announced in the April fourth public notice. Election commissioners listed include M A. Wagermas and Joseph Ushie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyer
Yenter
Bsarede
Bubuseliay Legos
Prises
Weserel Wurde
Mt We
Wirat
Felling Buyiding
Peoples Hall
Hubishy Luiding
Kousth
Oushometts
Finateh Hall
Kigdton
Juba J. Knobloch
Jutim Milan
Jumun Notth
Gordon Jewamure
Alth
M A. Wagermas
It. Fisgen
Joseph Ushie
New 11 4 Cent Stamps Go On Sale Nationwide
The first issue of the new 11y cent stamps and stamped envelopes went on sale at the Washington post office on Thursday and soon at all offices nationwide. The 11y4 cent stamp matches the 2 cent in size, is brown, and features the late President Harding. The 10 cent imprint envelope shows a bust of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Hurley Saloon Sold for 14200 in Wartime Property Market
The Hurley Adams house, a landmark once run by Charley Ross and later by Mother Adams, was sold by George Nechak and John Soich to Italians Clasacco and Caruso for 14200. The buyers previously paid 7000 to John Lalond, reflecting wartime property prices and strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Adams House
Clasacco and
Caruso
George Nechak
John Soich
Messrs
Nechak
Soich
John Lalond
Charley Ross
Adams
Woman's Club Plans Home Talent Musical Comedy Bimbo
Bessemer Woman's Club prepares a two day presentation of a home talent musical comedy titled Bimbo to be staged here on April 7 and 8. The cast and chorus will feature the best local talent including stars from the recent Miks Frolics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer Woman's Club
Miks
Eddie's Lunch Opens on Mary Street with Quick Service
Eddie's Lunch opens this week on Mary street two doors east of the Herald office. Proprietor Edward Walkowski aims to offer Bessemer the best quick lunches with swift service and daily specials including Kilttte's-time lunch on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
Mary Street
Herald Office
Edward Walkowski
Bessemer
sAfeas
Kilttte
Jack Johnson to headline Hurley boxing and wrestling show
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, now in wrestling, will be one of the principals in a boxing and wrestling exhibition at Hurley next Thursday. He will team with Andre Anderson, a heavyweight pugilist and sparring partner of Tommy Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Hurley
Johnson
Andre Anderson
Pugilisr
Tommy Gibbons
Workmen Dismantle Abelman Building Corner Sophia and Longyear
Workmen began tearing down the Abelman Building at the corner of Sophia and Longyear streets after March. Ralph Olson and Oncar Bao Nul led the dismantling efforts as structural damage necessitated removal. The building's collapse affected nearby shops including Working's Jewelry store and the Gagelote Trewite Shop, with Howard's pool hall cited in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellman
Sophia Aml
Longyear Streets
Yes
Ralph Olson
Oncar Bao
Rosemurgy Wins Remodeling Job for Keight Building
Alus Meniinarky reports a remodeling contract awarded for the Keight building on Wo Janu Street. The project includes a two story brick front with copper window display and plate glass. Designers and artisans will focus on durable facade upgrades and updated offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alus Meniinarky, Ducal
Reo
Keight Bulding
Wo Janu Street
George Joschuk
Wubuine
J J Donich Opposes Gedda for Bessemer Mayor
In a city race marked by party nominations Gedda seeks a fourth term as mayor of Bessemer on the Liberty ticket while alderman John J Donich pursues the Citizens party nomination. Party lines also nominate candidates for city clerk treasurer and supervisor races as withdrawals and vacancies loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Gedda
Bessemer
Liberty Party
City Hall
John J. Dontch
Gedda
Citizens Party
Court House
Donich
William L. Guyer
Liberty
Joseph L. Gotta
Herman Berg
Citizens
Albin Dahlgren
Jini
Iver Hagen
Hagen
Ake
Rasen
Peter Wydee
Wye
Cigna
James Oon
J Duda Begins Plastering Contract at Pow Hospital
J Duda starts plastering work on the new Pow hospital at Wakululid Innt week. Officials object to delays of at least three weeks. Much of the equipment for the hospital has been ordered and will be sent for installation once the awning work is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juavph Dudadocel
Wakululid
Han Usen
Willow Sendy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peoples Ticket
Marve Pardee
Sbyy Peters
Atles Sagan
Heine Jolson
Iver Bindley
Bee Doneale
Charles Getvashe
Arter Mate Osttl
Joseph Sueen
Art Tiler
Ben Brockbank
Voakter Oban
Constables
Willy Chantamwan
Cael
Very Thee
Lenny Hutson
Miskin
Hob Idethormysan
Eorge Dhaorin
Volocure
Ueotte Albert Bthier
Pellow
Patan BP
Joseph Bo. Gitte
Mita Med
Cyber
Lssagre
Mary Swedberg
Abe Bisan
Wdetloet de Dba
Vterresnees
Towle
Otte
Edeeencens Cughsen
Joseph Fis Teed
Jevengely Mietheda
Aomete Adebee Seedy
Arthur G Johnaan Constable
Calin Uaahote
Noland
J. Wulsanarvice I. Wubamaries
August Janus
John Jankos Tuk
Edward Damceek
Ware
Kenlur Steve Fodor
Alderman Churense
Gbuglietleses
Frank Steela
Uy Warsart
Herman A. Mterg
Albin Uabigron
Algerman
Alain Andereva
Joseph Hill
Asel Ilsuson Kaward Ostby
Bessemer Township
Prof
Ellen Wirtenan
Woman’s Club
Abelman
Rosemurgy
Taylor
Jaime Taylor Lew Buen
J.J. Donich
Ole Boge
Citizens Group
Leonard Kalasavicz
Steve Fodor
Frank Abelman
Liberty ’Party
Iver
Arthur Godensa Fan
Ada
Wantage
Sofotvane
Catlins Gough
Ad Hertiah Carloun
Duda
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