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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
5
Eld residents of Bessemer mourn the planned Gogebic Hospital closure as Grand View sanatorium in range provokes medical upheaval. Doctors shift patients to Grand View and propose special care for regular patients nearby, aiming to create a Gogebie range medical center.
Federal income taxes remain permanent revenue while states adopt secondary taxes, hindering investment and driving industries to other states. Wisconsin debates repeal to spur growth. Tax-exempt income and rising property taxes reduce taxable income for individuals and corporations, with Congress delaying action.
A fragmented discussion notes a shift in women’s status from pedestal to active participation. It cites advances in education and public life, while contrasting views on gender roles and the evolving relation between men and women. The piece reflects early 20th century debates on women’s rights and social standing.
The piece urges neighborly work and loyalty to sustain the district through buying local goods from merchants and hospitals, stressing need for education and services. It highlights copper ore articles, candy, cigars, farm products, printing, and electrical services as locally obtainable and equally advertised.
A miner criticizes the policy as repeatedly failing to save money in the long run. The remarks emphasize repeated warnings before expenditures and question the policy’s effectiveness for Keweenaw mining interests.
A reader recounts attending the Besser Hash School Junior Prom with a lyrical, dreamlike poem. Vivid imagery describes lantern lights, willow gondolas, elves, and a fairy spell over the gala. The piece paints a tranquil, enchanted scene as music ends and night settles.
One year ago May 23 Clyde Percival faced circuit court on a statutory charge and was sentenced to five to ten years with a recommended ten. Margaret Bramd of Ranway lost her daughter in a Ford accident near the Brams home. Coroner’s jury found the crash unavoidable. Dr CL Stevens won a local cash store contest prize, a kitchen cabinet. Miss Hilde Dahl married Leon James Gibson in California May 6. Mrs Fred Knight attended Librarian Association meeting in Escanaba. Bessemer Alum Society elected Mandhe Gray president and Dan Kulaszewicz vice president, with several officers listed. a class of ’05 ball was planned for June 2. Rumor of Sanborn Land Co selling timber near Marenisco to eastern investors for mills. Modern Woodmen of America paid John W Morse’s April 4 claim by May 1. Reuben Harrington named agent for Wisconsin Best Laundry in Peshem? Reuben promises strong effort in laundry sales. Tom Ashlund launched gooseline launch Sunday at Wakefield with a trial trip.
A Cheyenne reader recalls Pessemer figures and a city committee lists local yearbook style honors. The awards include Biggest Grumbler Jennie I and Bessemer's Best Booster Shakes J, with no women named and a note promising more celebrit ies later.
Society editors note Paul R wore the season's first straw hat on Wednesday signaling spring style among social circles.
The note urges hat etiquette for Saturday May 23 warning against fur coats and beaver hats. It then muses that Gogebic County needs more than a normal school, an insane asylum, after jokes shared around the fire hall.
Leo M. branded Joe M. as thief of Bagdad in a heated feud this week. Teachers institute planned for Wednesday. A Dewey's accident left a damaged show case glass. A well known local political figure linked to the incident. Forest fires north of Desse mer eased, weather mild. Doe Ss failed to tell a joke and provided little relief.
A Bessemer youth marked the town's first baseball practice last Sunday. Local observers note a young man spoke for two hours yesterday while an opposing voice warned that excessive smoking could sap endurance.
A weary clerk after a long day asks a pushy customer if she is shopping there. The woman confirms, and the clerk quips that he thought she was taking an inventory. The exchange delivers a gentle moral about attention and interruptions.
Fragmentary family vignette from a local paper describes a Sewing Circle gathering at Mrs Smythe’s home. A child named Ethel Smythe appears distressed while another girl comments on chores and counts silver. A stray line ponders a city truck mystery and a teacher’s question yields a humorous student reply. Newsroom tone hints at a local court scene with Jon noted as a daily attendee in a quiet courtroom.
A fragment describes a dominant man in a new automobile and a troubled inner conversation. The terse wording hints at confidence and inner turbulence, with no clear events or dates.
A quirky note tells of a farewell between radio figures, with a line about one of them leaving. The message hints at a sunlit resolve and a personal goodbyes motif.
In Bessemer Michigan on May 19 1925 Probate Judge Harry K Bay presides over the estate of John Hintz. John N Hintz petitions to admit an instrument as the will and requests administration by Louis Zawicki or another suitable person. Hearing scheduled for June 16 1925 at 10 AM at the Probate Office. Public notice to run in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks prior. Anne H Bay Register of Probate.
Default on a May 11 mortgage by Dew is Vokovieh and Hellen Vokovieh to Jehan Tankka of Vorona Michigan. Mortgage recorded in Liber X of Mortgages page 575 in Gogebic County. Amount due $1,113.31 plus $25 attorney fee. Sale at public auction August 3, 1925 at 10 a.m. at the front door of the Court House in Bessemer Michigan to satisfy the debt and costs.
In the matter of the estate of Wit Hans Trevar? hi. at Traheteies in Bes semen County the petition asks admission of the will to probate and grant of administration to a suitable person. A hearing is set for the 5th day of May before Judge Harry K. Bay in the Probate Office with public notices to run for three weeks in the Persemer Herald.
In probate court at Bes semer on April 25 1923 Judge Harry K Bay presiding Bertha Moseck petitions to settle the estate of John Masewk seeking lawful heirs. A hearing is set for May 5 1955 at ten oclock in the forenoon at the probate office with public notice to be published for three successive weeks in the Pessmer Herald.
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