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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
8
Gogebic motorists will encounter rough travel on the eastern M-12 as 24 miles from Watersmeet to the Tron county line are authorized for gravel resurfacing. The project is to be completed in one season to avoid multiple detours, with bids to be sought soon.
A reader summary notes that while the commission form should reduce politics, the Ironwood Times reports continued campaigning, slate building, and meetings. It argues less party manipulation may come, but civic interests will still influence elections under the new system.
A reader notes this town article praising a well lighted city and its advantages. The correspondent compares local progress with American traditions and mentions a town debate on development and wages. The piece reflects mid century civic optimism and infrastructure emphasis.
The author argues against public ownership of electric utilities, crediting private companies for developing interstate power delivery. He notes mills moved away from water power, aided by private shipping, cheaper rents, and easier locations. He dismisses “super-power” rhetoric as political hype and credits industry with interconnecting lines and large plants long before such terms existed.
In Bessemer speculation swirls over the Sophia and Longyear street lot where a burned building once stood. Onlookers joke about a water trough for farmers horses or a filling station while others fantasize about a carnival corner or a hot dog joint this summer. The site remains unsettled as rumors mix with a looming spring election.
College boys return home for Spring vacation unaware that the foghorn like sound they hear is produced by a new gas nicknamed scoot. Authorities have yet to confirm the substance and its origin, leaving residents curious about the unusual noise.
City council minutes from March 20 1908 show an error in selecting the Cogebic House in the third ward for registration and election due to its saloon proximity. Mr Cummins moves and Mr Hayes seconds to change the polling place. Lem Perkin withdraws from the constable race to focus on his filling station business. Fifty or more tourists passed through Mareniseo.
Fragmented OCR hints at a quirky local page with references to a motorman editor and town’s leading figures. Mentions of clubs, bed sales, and election timing surface amid garbled text. Final meaning unclear, but signals a civic or social notes collage from a small town paper.
The fragment hints at a teen sports or social scene with veer and hub play amid salty chatter. Names and specifics are unclear, but the piece appears to reference a teenage group and a latest activity or event.
A fragmented news item notes the Hurley grandstand waning amid unusually quiet candidate activity. The text hints at crowd reactions during baseball events and mentions strained grandstand pressure, reflecting a muted local political scene.
One year ago on March 28 1924 health department reps from Lansing aided Rams to combat a typhoid outbreak with about 30 cases reported. A new stucco front upgrades the Peter Gedda post American Legion clubhouse on Moore Street. Lillian Bostrom and Ralph Olson wed in Ironwood with Rev Elm officiating. Mrs Scavarda hosted a surprise party with Norma Moroni and Charles Scavarda providing music. E L Cochran left to Dayton ND after his father’s death. George Whitehouse, Park Falls proprietor of the Bessemer House, plans to return as conditions improve. A daughter was born to Dr and Mrs E H Madajesky. Miss Jennie Mingay and Frank James announce their marriage. Mingay was once a local resident. A large compressor for the Colby mine arrived by two freight cars. Local visitors include Daniel S G Catophll, George McKinney and William Pulisr in Chicago. About 2 percent of rural Russia’s population is now enrolled in cooperative enterprises.
In Bessemer Herald, March 24, 1935, Judge Harry K. Bay of Probate orders a hearing on the administration of Matti Wall’s estate. The date is April 25, 1935 at 10:00 AM at the Probate Office in Bessemer. Public notice to be printed weekly for three weeks prior.
In Michigan at the probate office in Bes semer the court scheduled a hearing for April 2 1925 to determine legal heirs and rightful heirs to the real estate of Gust Swedberg deceased. Publication of the notice was ordered in the Pesmemer Herald for three successive weeks. Anne J. Bay, Master of Probate.
Creditors filed a petition in Superior federal court to force the Joy Boy Toy factory of Mellen into bankruptcy. The first hearing is set for March 19, 1925, with a five day extension giving until March 25 for the company to prove it is not bankrupt.
In Besmer Michigan the Probate Office sets April 16 1925 at 10 am for hearing Levi S Rice petition to grant administration of Byron O Rice deceased to William H Rice or other suitable person Publication authorized in the Lessemer Herald Judge Harry K Bay Probate Register Anne H Bay 3 20 3
In Bessember County probate court Judge Harry K. Par presiding estate of Joseph Sparapani deceased. Peter Wrobleski petitions to sell real estate. hearing ordered for April 1 1933 at 10 am at the probate office. Notice to interested parties by publication in the Bessemer Herald for three successive weeks. Anna H. Bay Register of Probates. Stu
Default on a mortgage from Daniel Suamte to Kate Su amis, dated June 5, 1922, recorded in Gogebic County Michigan, page 268, Eight S mortgages. Amount due 1483.75 dollars principal and interest plus 1330.00 dollars attorney fees. Proceedings to recover money secured by the mortgage. Sale set for Thursday May 21.
On a 1925 date at 2 PM the undersigned will sell at the Front door of the Gogebic County Courthouse in Bessemer, Michigan, the easterly 33 1/3 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, West Bessemer, to satisfy the mortgage debt with 7 percent interest and costs, subject to mineral reservations. Kate Suanto, Mortgagee. William F. Pellow, Attorney for Mortgagee.
In Gogebic County Michigan Chancery a February 27 1925 order requires Anna Higgs also named Anna Kilges to enter appearance within three months and answer within twenty days after service. publication of this order in Gogebic County weekly for six weeks. defendant to be mailed copy by registered mail with return receipt. attorney Thomas J Landers represents plaintiff George Driscoll chief judge.
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