Mining valuations cut in Bessemer mines by tax commission
The state tax commission led by George Lord cut mine valuations in Bessemer, lowering three city mines Tilden, Troughton Palms and Yale, while Winona McKinney Steel was raised and Colby kept at 158000. Total county mine valuations fell by 1.6 million, with city losses of 222100. County totals and specific mine values are listed, showing 1925 valuations and 1924 comparisons. Auditing of city books underway as Wilton Thapunieant reviews records at city hall over several weeks.
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Bessemer
State Tax Commission
George Lord
Court House
Tilden
Troughton Palms
Yale
Winona
McKinney Steel Co
Colby
Houghton-Palms
Colby Oe
Shland
Norrie Group
Torte i
Plymouth
Emi
Pilevin
Lake
Ec Imar
Wakefield
Wilton Thapunieant
Shlund
Wis
May term docket lists 23 criminal cases in circuit court
The May term of circuit court opens Monday with Judge George O Driscoll presiding. It includes 23 criminal cases 55 civil and 6 chancery matters, plus older civil and chancery backlogs. Notable criminal charges include liquor law violations with defendants such as John Kehoe Clarence Royce Rodney H Tamburey Ellen Vukelich Bud e Marinkovitch and others. Additional cases involve larceny felonious assault rape forgery and related counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Rt
George O. Driscoll
John Kehoe
Clarence Royce
Rodney H
Ttamburey
Ellen Vukelich
Bude Marinkovitch
Alex Hautala
Lucas Voestl
Stanley Cerensky
Nick Marol- Bethel Verbos
Frank Kropko
Otto Salo
Rudolph Zidor
Silvio Glan
Nunzi
Edward Lepiste
Emidio Santini
Joe Lapsinsky
Lemetris Constantino
Joe Buncich
William Frita
Jobn Oohoneng
Hobridd Zuluvich
Leon Goalore
Address by Dr A S Warthin at High School Lecture
More than 100 men and boys attended the lecture on Hygiene and Morality at the high school last night. Dr A S Warthin of the University of Michigan delivered a slide rich talk that made a profound impression on the audience. Introduced by Supt C R Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Warthin
University of Michigan
Dr. Warthin
Supt, C. R. Cobb
Bessemer Charter Rules On Ordinances Explained
The charter provisions for the commission form of government limit ordinance adoption to those not issued on the day of introduction, require a majority vote, dictate publication, and set a 20 day operative period. Emergency measures may bypass some steps, and existing ordinances remain in force unless amended or repealed by the commission or voters.
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Commission
Bessemer
Commencement Services for Bessemer High School Class of 1925
Commencement exercises for the Bessemer High School Class of 1925 will be held at 8 o clock on the evening of June 11 in the Washington school gymnasium. Professor Fowkes of the University of Wisconsin will deliver the address and also speak at Wakefield graduation. The program includes orchestra selections, salutatory, vocal solo, valedictory, and diplomas.
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Bessemer High School
Washington School
Fowkes
University of Wisconsin
Wakefield
Selection
Ila Stenbre
Voyal
Margaret Lester
Francis Newhee
Reward Offered for Vandals Identity at Puritan School
A $50 reward is posted for information leading to the vandals who damaged the Puritan school in late April. The township school board announces an auction of the frame dwelling once owned by Mrs. Agne Simmons at Ramsay to cover damages, with a purchasing agent arranged. auction set for four o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, May.
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Bessemer Township
Puritan
Erly
Agme Simnsom
Ramsay
Aneeurdtine
Sneed Vikwal
Rotary club guests visit hospital and plan events
Remsay Supt John M Price joins Nessomer Rotary Club luncheon membership. Bessemer and Romeo clubs invited to renewals at Grand View hospital May 25. Joint meeting planned near May 28 with speakers TLR Johnson and Et Miter to address attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Price
Remsay
Joseph Michela
BPC
Vhoemen
Nessomer Rotary Club
Bose
Madison Rotary Comforemee
Ty M. A. Hagerman
Bessemer Sapte
CR Cobb
Testes
Jwtce
H. J. Dineeman
Detroit
Bessemer Roterdams
Merlin A. Draper
Grand View Hospital
Bessemer
Romeo
Johnson
Pulb
Et. Miter
Detoait
Baseball Players Will Meet Sunday
A meeting of all baseball players from Pessemer will be held Sunday afternoon at the ball park to map the season plans and select a manager and team if formed. Candidates for the team are urged to report for the session, with first practice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pessemer
Semdar Aternoon
Ball Park
AMR
Whom & T
Fire damages East Longyear Street home house fire report
Fire suspected to have started from a defective store caused interior damage to the John Jacobson family home on East Longyear Street. Estimated loss runs to several hundred dollars while the building changed ownership from Ex Lepisto to S Markstrom. Local press and residents note regular daily visits from the New York Public Library staff.
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Sanday
East Longyear Street
John Jacobson
Heas Bs
Lepisto
Mess S. Markstrom
Brush Fire Menace Strain on Iron Axe Farm Near Bessemer
Fire swept through brush near the Fless farm in Iron Axe township two miles from Bessemer, threatening homes and other farms as flames burned for days. Residents moved stock to safety while crews battled the blaze amid the dry brush, with rain needed to fully quench the fumes and hot embers.
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Iron Axe
Bessemer
Black River
John Rewett
van Buskirk
Merwer Elyme
Cirein
Marenisco
Death Calls Joseph Webber City Pioneer
Joseph Webber a Bohemian born immigrant and longtime city resident died at 73 after years as a mail carrier and liver iron mining worker. Born September 27 1832 in Bohemia he came to America in 1832 and settled in this city. He was a charter member of a Bohemian tradition society. Surviving are his widow two sons and several grandchildren with funeral details provided by local methodists.
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Joseph Webler
Socsemer
Pest
His
Mary Street
Liver Iron Mining Co
Mr. Weather
Bohemia
America
S&s Pfs Society
Frontier era paper camp and fish tales highlight Ontonagon volume
The fragment describes an early Ontonagon County issue titled Ontomagon Perspective or Perwld, noting its frontier editor publisher and the bustling ads for hotels, taverns, and shops. It mentions Andy Byrne of Bessemer, the county’s lawyers, and a frontier tone with ads and a timber path between Magee and Detriot routes.
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Penimsula
Teeves
Ragedic County
Emough
Andy Byrne
Bessemer
Cagelts
Torsmros
Spot Introduces Iceless Fountain at Brite Spot
The Gagebic range will be stale next week at the Brite Spot Nade on Melanson, proprietor. The new equipment includes an iceless fountain eliminating ice and salt in the store to cool ice cream and incents. The fountain will be shipped from St. Paul.
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Melanson
Ami
St. Paul
Elks Lodge Appoints Committees and Plans Memorial Day Events
The Bessemer Elks Club named committees for the ensuing year led by Exalted Ruler Pearce Graham. They expressed readiness to support Memorial Day in Besse, set a $25 share for the post’s Memorial program, and urged all Elks to march in the May parade. An $85 purple cane order was placed for parade use, and 55 new members were added, marking a record year. The annual report shows strong finances and membership, with plans for a home talent show in November after football season. Committees include Building, Fire, Relief, Entertainment, Membership, Social Welfare, Luncheon, Rodeo, and more with officers listed.
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Besse
Elis
Lecon Post
Elks
Els
Elks Baream
Frank J. Dada
Tftere St Gsin
Tm Veer
Bessemer Elks
Lams
Iso
Greham
C. F. Winkler
JW. Peeart
R. J. Mullen
W W. Berne
Graham
Firamne
N. Hansen
Johan Knobloch
Clarence Quo
Frank J. Juda
C. E. Stevens
R. E. Hickey
Leem Campbell
Arthur Mann
Mel Milan
Jim Haskins
John Milan
Peter Scavarda
Carl Bishop
Howant Hares
Andrew Winkowski
Oscar Anderson
Chas. D. Pormier
Frank Abelman
Leo Muetl
George Hilligan
Bert Haskins
Wilbur McNamara
John J. Donich
E. L. Cochram
J. W. Pecard
Joe Abelman
Reigns From Position as School Head
Miss Rose Pert resigns as superintendent of Bessemer township schools effective at end of current year. Kansas man H Dulebohn named to succeed Miss Burt. will arrive July 1 and live in Ramsay. Dulebohn to inspect schools, says prepared to make few changes. salary $2,500 yearly. Miss Burt to be praised for efficiency and devotion. she lives with her parents in Bessemer.
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Rose Pert
Bessemer
Board of Education
Dallas
H. Dulebohn
Kansas
Burt
HL Dele
University of Chicago
Dulebohn
Chicago
NeSto Erickson
Colebohn
Ramsay
Miss Burt
Memorial Day Plans Favored in Bessemer
Memorial Day exercises in Bessemer on May 30 show progress under Erwin B Foltz commander of the Legion post. Half of the $200 cost has been raised including 65 from the city and 25 from the Elks club. The parade will feature every Elks member and Legion Post and Women's Auxiliary members. A chorus of 2000 children will be trained by F C Gorman and march in the parade with city school students.
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Bessemer
Erwin EB. Foltz
Legion Post
Elks Club
Women's Auxiliary
F.C. Gorman
Anvil Leads League Amidst Friday Contests
The Bessemer Township League standings show Anvil atop the table with a strong lead. Upcoming schedule notes a May 23 game at Waltersmeet as Anvil prepares to challenge rivals and showcase young players from Av Secood in a key regional clash.
Williams Named Bank Director After Trevar
W. J. Williams, longtime cashier at the First National Bank, is named director to succeed the late Captain W. J. Trevar. The appointment reflects Williams’ years of service and leadership in the bank.
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W. J. Williams
First National Bank
Teem
W. J. Trevarthen
Massie Child O S. Willen Held After Looting Case
An eight month oldMassie child named Willen was held today following a baers looting case. Arthur Sussived Taoday was remanded yesterday.
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Willen
Arthur
Baers
City Hall Hosts Review Meeting Next Week
Reported plan for a meeting at city hall over four days to discuss assessment details and revocation procedures. government oversight and internal revenue service involvement noted.
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Draysman
Washington
Isis
Driscoll
Walker Candy Company
Muskegon
Hee
Owosso
A. S. Warthin
Washington Gym
Fowkfs
Jancy Rehool Furniture Company
Grand Rapides
Rotarfars
Ifonwood Club
NEW Nensers
New York
Farmer Fless
Joseph Webber
Fosyph
Joba
Venice
Calif
Seta
Sileen
Bate
Porte i Comelaha
Tour
Mesers Uenham
Dire
Wetine
Amd
Shotels Amt
Herald
Magee
Detrat
Omida
William D. Williames
Circett
Page FC
Commiuers
FLKS
LODCE
NAM
Fessmer Elks
Pearce Greham
Organication
Fro Postion
Dalebohn
Miss Rose Burt
Elks and Legion
Anvil
Waltersmeet
Sattay
Horned University
Williams
Massie Child O'S
Montag
Sret
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