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Newspaper

Bessemer Herald

Location

Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1925

Page

10

Circuit Court opens December 1 term with 120 cases

The circuit court calendar shows 120 cases for the November term with court starting Tuesday December 1 under Judge G O Driscoll. Twenty two criminal cases include liquor violations. defendants include Ellen Vukelich Nate Charles John Raich Lawrence Luba Joe Pierolaro Mike Pogliemo Emil Braz Vincent Agrieste John Patyk Alfred Tamminen Domenic Ragoni Frank Uotila Reino Suhonen Joe Burnett Steve Summers. Civil and chancery dockets total 67 with most cases holdovers and 31 with no progress over a year. jurors to report December 1. trial order to be set the day before.

Circuit Court G. O. Driscoll Ellen Vukelich Nate Charles John Raich Lawrence Luba Joe Pierolaro Mike Pogliemo Emil Braz Vincent Agrieste John Patyk Alfred Tamminen Domenic Ragoni Frank Uotila Reino Suhonen Joe Burnett Steve Summers Demetrio Constantino William Fritz Frank Krapko Cyrus Luther Martin Schutte Louis J. Page Hugo Maki

Fourth T B Test Nearing Close In Gogebic County

The fourth county wide T B Test nears completion with Gogebic cattle owners urged to report missed herds to the agricultural office. About 7 653 cattle across 5 597 herds have been tuberculin tested this year with roughly twenty reactors, placing the county on the accredited herd list. Any untested cattle transported into the county faces penalties, and indemnities may be withheld if tuberculosis is traced to imported animals. Approximately 50 cows are housed within Lionwood Fessemer Wakefield. Eradicating dairy herd tuberculosis is crucial to reduce human cases linked to bovine sources.

Gogebic Agricultural Office Ironwood

Gogebic Boys to Attend International Livestock Show

Gogebic boys Robert Jacobson of Bessemer Township Andrew Hendrickson of Erwin Township and William Erickson of Ironwood Township will travel to Chicago for the International Livestock Show from November 29 to December 5. They will stay at an YMCA Hotel and serve as eyes for the International Harvester Company Armour and Company and Swift and Company. Thousands of club boys and girls from across the United States will attend. The trip honors outstanding work in club activities.

Chago Robert Jacobson Bessear Township Andrew Hendrickson Erwin William Erickson Ironwood Chicago International Harvester Company Armour and Company Swift and Company United States

Working Jewelry Shop Sold to Duluth Man

J. C. Working who ran a jewelry and watch repairing shop in Bessemer for two years has sold his business to C. H. Lutz of Duluth Minnesota who is now in charge. Mr Working family will move to Duluth to reside. Mr Lutz is an experienced jeweler and watchmaker and has been connected with a Duluth firm for years.

J. C. Working Bessemer C. H. Lutz Duluth Minn Mr. Working Mr. Lutz

Curtailment of Logging Expected

Upper Peninsula Loggers association meeting in Houghton reports winter operations will be light. Fourteen leading loggers foresee 30 percent output and ample labor at lower wages. Duluth notes overstocked poles and ties. Michigan and Wisconsin also show large log inventories projecting declines in wages and a further 4 percent wage cut.

Upper Peninsula Loggers Association Houghton Peninsula Duluth Upper Michigan Wisconsin

Legion Club to Host Thanksgiving Events and Dances

Legion officials announce a Thanksgiving shots rycemt at 7 house on Mordsyvening with Charles Inda as entertainment chair. A public tournament will sell 25 cent seats and award turkeys ducks chickens and other gifts. Starting November 21 dances every Saturday night at the club house invite restrictions apply with music by the Nightingale Five.

Mordsyvening Charles Inda Legion Woman's Auxiliary Nightingale Five

Gillies Recovers From Operation At Mayo Clinic

Donald B. Gillies general manager for the McKinney Steel Co Cleveland is able to visit company properties across the country after seven weeks as Mayo Bros hospital patient Rochester Minnesota following an operation.

Donald B. Gillies McKinney Steel Co Cleveland Mr. Gillies Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minn

Rotary club noon meeting centers on constitution seminar

A. J. Matteson led the Bessemer club as the “school professor” during a noon luncheon seminar. Members participated in a reading of Rotary International constitution and by laws, with each member called upon to contribute.

Rotary International Besseger Club A. J. Matteson

Woman's Club Sal Sale and Italian Hall Grand Opening

The Bessmer Woman's Club Health Committee plans a Christmas Seals sale starting Thanksgiving to fund tuberculosis prevention work. A new Italian hall at Sellar and Case streets will host a Sunday grand opening with a parade at 1 30 and program at 2 00 featuring speeches by John Holland and Italian leaders.

Bessmer Woman's Club Iialian Sellar and Case Streets United Italian Societies of Bessemer and Vicining American Legion Donich Hall John Marchello County Road Moore Street Mary Street Sophia Street Smalls S Llar Street New Hall John Holland United Italian Relaty Association

Boys Glee Club Presents Minstrel Show at Washington Gym

The Boys Glee Club of Bessemer High School will stage its annual minstrel show next Tuesday evening at the Washington school gym. Directed by F. C. Gorman, the program features 25 pieces and marks the first public appearance of the high school band alongside the minstrel performance. The show has progressed smoothly over the past two months and aims to delight local music lovers with a polished production.

Washington School Bessemer High School F. C. Gorman

Michigan State Posts and Industry Snapshot in 1923

Michigan details eleven state police posts with 17 percent of the force, Gaylord moved to Cheboygan for straits protection, 228 gray iron founders employing 35,000, $50 million investment, twelve timber mills and 11,398 workers, University of Michigan student spending about $134 yearly, wood pulp plants, St Clair river synthetic plant plans, Jackson prison twine plant output nearly 13 million pounds, 10,000 Michigan students’ average spending, wells with varying flow, 1922 road work and 22 miles built, trench line highways and broad automotive investments totaling $725 million in autos and $1700 million in highway improvements, Detroit leading in metal beds and disinfectants.

Lansing Michigan Straits District Gaylord Post Cheborgan Uniion Michigan Baling Trinllion Michican St Clair River Jackson University of Michigan Comereg Gret Detroit

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by the Governor 1962

The proclamation designates Thursday November 26 1962 as a day of Public Thanksgiving. It is issued by Governor Alex J. Gromsbeckh and signed by Secretary of State Charles J. Peland, marking the eighty-fifth year of the commonwealth and referencing federal and state statutes.

Evry Alex J. Gromsbeckh Fovernor Charles J. Peland s+ waarr State

Local Officials Set Lansing Michigan Meeting Details

Local officials plan a Michigan utilities commission session with attendees including Majors Gilbert Patrick and chairman Waggles. The party will travel to App Arbor to attend the Minnesota–Michigan football game Saturday with Mrs. Truetmer and daughter Dorothy, a Michigan student.

Thiseimer Michigan Ion Patel Fiegebix Gilbert and Patrick Wacefield Wagles Coum Srem Lensine App Arbor Attvad Snater W. Fr. Truettmer Dorothy

ASK COUNTY HELP FOR STATE ROADS

Governor Groesbeck told a Greenville and Belding delegation they may be asked to help finance state highway work. He acknowledged the need but cited county poverty and asked if involved counties could share costs. The 1925 legislature required the state to cover contraction and maintenance costs after January 1, 1936.

Park Tourism Surges Across Open State Parks

About two and a half million domestic and international visitors toured the 53 state parks open last summer, according to park superintendent P. J. Hoffmaster. The figure reflects strong interest in outdoor recreation and regional travel during the season.

P. J. Hoffmaster

Early shopping and shipping urged for Christmas rush

August Lintelmann, Amerian Express agent in Bessemer, urges early shopping and shipping to ease last minute Christmas delays. He cites poor packing and unclear addresses as main causes and advises legible full addresses, clear fragility labels, and including the sender’s name and address. Special labels are issued to ensure Christmas express packages reach the correct recipient.

August Lintelmann Bessemer American Express Co Mr. Lintelmann Cisvistuas Eayress

Elks Plan Peninsula Parade At Meet

Upper Peninsula Elks prepare a 31.5 seat tableaux depicting peninsula scenery and wildlife for the parade at the meet. A banquet for 75 members followed addressing by Mr. Kimmel. The Elks also host a Thanksgiving Beano Saturday and an annual charity ball next Wednesday to raise funds for charity.

N. Kit Loaf Rivt cXoless Puser Upper Se Daiicu

Oglebay Norton Takes Over Mine Near Hiawatha

The Palm-Pook iron ore property near the Hiawatha mine in Iron County Michigan was recently sub leased to Oglebay Norton. Industry chatter suggests another Gogebic range acquisition, the Yel mine in Bessemer, may follow, though the Charcoal Iron property has been idle for over a year.

Palm-Pook Hiawatha Iron County Michigan Oglebay-Norton Gogebic Oglebay- Norton Co Yel Bessemer Charcoal Iron Co

Gogebic county faces clash over Black River road upgrade

Gogebic county road commission plans to widen and straighten the Black River road north of Bessemer next year but faces resistance from Connors Lumber Co which owns timber tracts the plan would pass through. County engineer C F Winkler says condemnation may be used to secure right of way if needed though public demand for the project remains strong. The original survey dates back to 1889 and was approved in 1890 before being filed by the county register.

Gogebic Connors Company Winkler Lumber County Road Commission Road Commission Black River Road Bessemer and Black River Swamp Land State Road Clarence M Boss Cogebic County Isso Conrad Carlson County Register of Deeds Suo

Assault Battery Case in Court Ends in No Action Verdict

A jury in Justice Levi S. Rice’s court, Hurley, returned a verdict of no cause for action in the assault and battery case brought by John Isawescu of Ramsay against Anton Pucni of Montreal. The saloon brawl sparked the suit, with Isaacson claiming he was knocked to the floor and the aggressor attacked. Testimony was deemed insufficient to support damages, and Ward Ikirwsc served alongside attorneys William Lennon and Thomas J. Landers. Jury members included BE. W. felling, Leo stuell, Irvin Neault, William Waters, Maurice Abelman, and U. R. Bissell.

Levi S. Rice Cour Oon Tony Bhattry John Isawescu Ramsay Anton Pucni Montreal Hurley Isaacson Oeotem Bs Busii Irikwsc William Lennon Thomas J. Landers Hugi Membs BE. W. Felling Leo Stuell Irvin Neault William Waters Maurice Abelman U. R. Bissell

Groesbeck Not To Call Special Meant For Winter

Rumors that Governor Groesbeck would call a winter special session were silenced as he declared no issue warranted such action. Some expected highway finance problems might require extra legislation, but Groesbeck maintains current two cent gasoline tax and weight license tax fund the highway program adequately.

Alex J. Groesbeck Groesbeck

Blaha resigns as county road commission secretary

Joseph Blaha secretary of the county road commission resigns effective December 1 due to ill health. He will spend winter in the south. Carl Olson, formerly chief clerk at Charcoal Iron Co in Marenisco, will succeed him in the office at the courthouse.

Joseph Blaha County Road Commission Court House Blaha Carl Olson Charcoal Iron Co Marenisco

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