County seats and county offices debated in Gogebic
The Ironwood Times weighs county geography and services noting Bessemer as the seat and arguing for central courthouse access. It also criticizes proxies and contracted awards by the county board as illegal and potentially troublesome, urging adherence to law. It ends with reflections on Lincoln and American ideals.
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Bessemer
Gogebic
Court House
Ironwood
Renwood
the Times
County Board of Supervisors
Board of
Board of County Road Comissions
State Highway Commission
Williams Resigns as Castle Mining Superintendent
Percy S Williams, superintendent of the Castle Mining Company at Ramsay, resigns effective February 1. Williams, noted for his extensive mining knowledge and active role in Bessemer township and Gogebow counts, is praised as a true gentleman and valued by the community.
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Percy S. Williams
Castle Minning Company
Ramsay
Willams
Castle Roperties
Mero Witham
Mining College
Avaing
Bessemer Township
Gogebic
Walliams
Posl
Hearty Cooperation Shown In Street Fisticuffs
The article notes two recent incidents of public brawls in the main street sparked by competitive urges and town excitement. It implies a surge in disorder as residents react with spirited confrontations.
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Cie
Why Not a Lincoln Chart of Character and Courage
The piece extols Lincoln as a model of temperance courage and steadfastness. It lauds his humanity and moral fiber while noting his regret at lacking a college education. It frames Lincoln as an enduring inspiration for youth and national virtue.
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American Bay Wales
Maine
Pingela
Hatuse
Lancole
Norte
Thad Thibbet Troubled By Thundering Thieves Tale
A verbose fantasy tale recounts Thirsty Thad Thibbet fleeing a torchbearing mob at a Toledo tavern. He telegraphs to reporter Tim Tucker after escaping, detailing a wild, alliterative scene. In brief, the piece shifts to local 1924 notes about mining, crimes, births, and community updates.
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Thad Thibbet
Toledo
Thad
Tommy Rat
Thibbet
Tim Tucker
Tribune
If You Are Well Bred Avoid Hooping At The Game
A note reminds patrons to respect the referee and avoid disruptive cheering. An unnamed popular youth in Bessemer is tallying all the local "knockers" in the city and will publish the results once counting is complete.
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Bessemer
Relic Amusement Hall Remains Amid Winter Decay
Excerpts recall a high school basketball era played in a heated Amusement hall near the Soo line tracks. The building still stands but is in a bad state of repair with memories of bundled fans and snowy venues.
Citizens Petition for Police Man in Maretvisee Village
Citizens petition the village board in Maretvisee Michigan for a new police man. They allege that on January 24 during the eclipse the night watchman was not on duty.
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Maretvisee
Mich
S Welock Alm
What We Discovered This Week In Town News
A quirky roundup notes Sproon as a sociable but poor booster who bought Valentines out of town. Married couples dances at the Elks hall require matrimony for attendance. Tronwood residents object to Red Devils as a high school nickname. The CX NW evening scoot stirs noise complaints after dark. Two insurance agents cite Dewey's as the target price for a furniture claim. Readers seek assistance with income tax and a 30 cent loan.
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Elks Hall
Tronwood
Red Devils
C_X
P.m
Dewey's
Local teachers clash with visiting basketball team over schedule
Rumor says several teachers threaten anger at the Bessemer Legion team for traveling to Copper Country tonight to play basketball while the annual teachers reception at the gyav is held. The item then veers into real estate and license cost curiosities.
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Bessemer Legion
Copper Country
Notable Talk Topics for Fourth of July Speakers
A list of proposed speech themes covers a mix of historical reform and fictional titles. Topics include Moroe Heasthy in the Lake, Wilder Nese, Ten Thousand Leagues Underground, Min wp at the Anval Palue, My Greatest Headache, and Why the 18th Amendment Ain't.
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Latein Lalvader
Moroe Heasthy
Gugelic Wilder
Anval Palue
Chirk Questions Legion Mayers Pay After Income Run
Chirk wonders if the Legion players Mayers will be required to pay up after an income run. No further details on the case or parties involved are provided in the fragment.
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Chirk
Legion
Brides of Michigan Form Faculty Bride Section
The University of Michigan faculty wives create a Bride Section in the Faculty Women’s Club after discovering 12 newlywed brides in Ann Arbor. Members vote that a bride remains in the section for one year, then newer brides take her place to accommodate ongoing arrivals each semester.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Bridier
Probate notice in Bessemere Michigan for Joseph Sparapani estate
State of Michigan probate court session held in Bessemere on November 11 1924 before Judge William S Baird. The court orders a limited time for presenting claims against the estate of Joseph Sparapani and fixes a time and place for filing proof of claims.
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Bessemer
Said
Notice to creditors in probate matter
Court orders all creditors of the deceased to present claims by March 16, 1925, at the probate office for examination and adjustment. Public notice to be published three successive weeks in the Bessemer Herald. Irene B. Buchanan, Register of Probate.
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Bessemer Herald
Siuld County
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George Biasing
South Shore Railroad
Bergland
Ontonagon
Milford
Crosby
Minn
Lawrence la Due
Merle Hagerman
Portland
Ore
Louis Ferro
Ashland
Supt
G. T. Williams
City Water Works
Frank Tretheway
Wakefield
Brotherton Mine
Eleana Ball
Ball
Clara Farm
Ishpeming
Tekla Farm
P. L. Ramquist
Gust Meyer
John Rowett
John J. Frick
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Irene B. Buchanan
Register of Probate
Ernest Schaefer
Bessemer Taxi Co
Vukovich Bros
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Lake Superior District Power Co
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