Telegram Aims to Improve Mail Service in Bessemer
A 1923 telegram from Bessemer Michigan requests faster mail delivery, noting a population around unknown figures, daily delays of six to eight hours, and trains seven miles away with other trains passing through. Postmaster Sherman forwarded the report to Washington, and officials may press Northwestern Railroad to connect morning trains when Chicago trains run late.
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Postal Department
Bessemer
Mich
Washington D.C
LL. Ho Sherman
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation and Union Service Observed
The President proclaims the next Thursday, November 27, as Thanksgiving Day. Presbyterian and Methodist churches plan a joint union service at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock with combined choirs leading. Bells will be rung in observance.
Majestic Theatre to Expand With New Addition and Seats
E Trelan, proprietor, announces plans to enlarge the Majestic theatre due to growing patronage. A twenty foot addition and about 50 new seats are slated soon, with licensed films shown nightly and four reels each evening. The three piece orchestra will be retained.
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E Trelan
Majestic Theatre
Changes at Northwestern Depot
He Henrichs of Mercer is named agent at the Northwestern depot and family take new abode Lohane of Ironwood is appointed cashier in the freight depot.
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He. Henrichs
Mercer
Hepothanhe
Nothsic
Lohane
Ironwood
Freight operations to be managed at the freight depot
The article states that freight business will be handled through the freight depot and directs the public to contact the depot for information. It notes that Mr. Derosin, who acted as temporary agent, is resuming his former role as operator.
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Derosin
First Lyceum Lecture Draws Full House and Praise
Last Wednesday evening opened the Lyceum Lecture course with a well attended show. Practically every seat was reserved by season ticket holders, with only a few front and rear seats unfilled. The first number was deemed an unqualified success. The next event is set for December 0th and is expected to draw a larger crowd. The evening's lecture was by Heary Clarke on the topic Step Look Listen.
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Lyceum
Hleary Clarke
Postal savings bonds offer exchange for deposits by Dec 1 2913
Depositors in the postal savings system may exchange all or part of their deposits for United States registered or coupon bonds in denominations of 20, 100 and 500 dollars bearing interest from January 1 1914 at 4 percent a year. Postal saving bonds are exempt from all customs or duties of the United States.
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United States
Iron County Assessed Values Rise at Annual Board Meeting
Iron County board of supervisors convened in Hurley for an annual session and equalized the county's valuation. The total assessed value reached 11,091,041 dollars, up 1,235,000 from the previous year.
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County Board of Supervisors of
Iron County
Hurley
Annnal
Dry Cleaning and Repairing Service Announcement
Our agent D Sullivan of the Ashland Dye Works will hereafter solicit your dry cleaning and repairing every Wednesday. Called for and delivered. Teadquar ters Puritan Hotel Thursday Stnrley Senate Hotel Ashland Steam Dye Works M Hall Prop.resh Schulz Butternut Bread received daily at Babicky Son's grocery and meat market.
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Bessemer
Wakefield
D. Sullivan
Ashland Dye Works
Puritan Hotel
Senate Hotel
Ashland Steam Dye Works
M. Hall
Resh Schulz
Babicky & Son
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation and Local Notices
Proclamation by Governor Woodbridge N Ferris designates November 27 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for Michigan. Mayor Andy Byrne proclaims the same day for Bessemer. Local items note saloon improvements, hunting trips, social events, and safety incidents including a horse accident and a man recovering from an electric shock. Crescent Club invites attendance at the Thanksgiving ball on November 26 with music by the Eagles Hall orchestra.
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Michigan
Woodbridge N. Ferris
United States
Commonwealth
Woodbripgre N. Perris
Woodrow Wilson
Woodbridge
Andy Byrne
Bessemer
Crescent Club
Eagles’ Hall
Club
Married at the Eureka Mine in Ramsay pair wed
Miss Alee M. Mayville and Mr. J Starney Rummage of the Eureka Mine were married at the bride’s mother’s home on Thursday November 20. Rev. Charles M. Fraser officiated with a ring ceremony. Guests included Richard Upthegrove and Clara Ethier. The couple left for an extended trip and will reside in Ramsay.
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Alee M. Mayville
J. Starney Rammage
Eureka Mine
Ramsay
Mrs. Rummage
Case of Ozello v Evans and Anise Ends in Jury Disagreement
John Ozello sues Evans and Anise for damages in Justice Mueller court. Trial last Saturday ends with a hung jury after extensive jury selection. Plaintiff’s witnesses include James Ozello Dr Crosby Dr Cole Mrs Mellstrom Elmer Utah George Leppo Mary Galliardi and John Ozello. Defense witnesses listed as . R.
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John Ozello
Evans
Miss Anise
Jurors Named in Pending Hearing Likely New Session
Tharp Mr Evans and Miss Anise figure in the case with jurors Fumble Hayes Burt Harrington Couch and Stelcheck listed. It is probable that a new hearing will be had.
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Tharp
Mr. Evans
Miss Anise
Messrs
Fumble
Hayes
Burt
Harrington
Couch
Stelcheck
Wakefield Advocate Debuts With Local Ads and Praise
The first issue of the Wakefield Advocate, issued Saturday the 15th by kh. I'. Hasbrook, formerly of this office, is well filled with local advertising and a credit to the editor. "Dick" is an old hand at the business and is wished success in his new field.
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The
Wakefield Advocate
Kh. I
Hasbrook
Hunter Accident Injures Man During Deer Hunt
Last Thursday hunter Win Fleetcher was accidentally shot in the shoulder by Paul Miluis while retrieving a deer. The wound entered the right shoulder and lodged near the bone, but Fleetcher is recovering and Star hospital reports no immediate danger. In other notes, the stack stands 170 feet high and builder Long plans to leave after finishing the required work. Thomas Bond becomes head clerk at Anvil mine, James Ford named head time-keeper, with Johnson promoted to Ironwood office. Deer hauls include multiple hunters returning from Lake Gogebie, North of Bessemer, and Gray's camp with several deer. numerous names listed among ongoing hunting trips and recent captures.
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Vie Ging Win
Long
James Ford
Mr. Johnson
Anvil
Ironwood
Wedding of Miss Jennie Whitto and George G Skinnard
A wedding was held today at the home of Mr. and Mrs IF Whitburn in this city uniting Miss Jennie Whitto and Mr. George G Skinnard in holy matrimony. Attending witnesses were Miss Lillie Fell and Wm Skinnard. A bountiful supper followed. The couple left for Duluth and will be home after January 1st. Best wishes were extended for happiness ahead.
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IF. Whitburn
Jennie
Richard Whitto
George G. Skinnard
Lillie Fell
Wm. Skinnard
Duluth
Prince Visits City. City Mayor Spends Weekend Here
W. V Prince, mayor of Duluth, was a visitor in this city Saturday and Sunday. Simma left Thursday for Chicago where he will spend several weeks on business. Work on the new smoke stack at the Anvil mine was completed last Saturday and is now nearly ready.
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W. V Prince
Duluth
Simma
Chicago
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L. F. Sherman
Washington
Rous Thommann
Northwestern
S. A. Larson
State of
Frederick C. Martindale
Secretary
John Sullivan
Ron
M. AL. Haggerman
Chas. Paradis
W.C. Forman
Talla
Sullivan
Joe Scavarda
Frank Buski
George Baudette
Lake Congebie
Mrs. A. Howard
Mellen
L. H. Fancher
Chas. Compson
Mr. Curtiss
Medford, Wis
Alec D. Compson
John Rowett
Methodist Church
Clifford Norberg
Hanson
Mesars
Bolthard Hanson
Lake Superior Corporation
Sault Ste Marie
Ontario
Yale
Canada
Just
Philip J. LeBond Company
Hunter
Ally
Thomas Bond
Thomas Hayes
John Godlewski
John Cyehosz
P. J. LeBlond
R. H. Thompson
Lake Gogebie
Frank Duda
Detroit
Reliance Insurance Company
Andrew Wiklund
Will Allen
Oscar Laurson
Geo. Wiklund
Manuel Gabrialson
Swan Olsen
J. W. Johnson
Interior
F.C. Whitter
Petoskey
W. EB. Tew
Thayers Siding
J. W. Truettner
W. H L. Chaney
George Pricco
Dunham
Fred Merrick
John Piper
al Roberts
Gray's Camp
James Trevarthen
George Basket
Hartley’s Siding
Capt
W. J. Trevarthen
A D. Johnston
Judge Hageerson
W. KE. McRandle
Clark Lake
Dominic Ballone
Chas. Seavarda
Wellington Tank
Mr. Jallone
Wm. Fletcher
Will
W. Ellwood Tew
Temple Theatre
A. H. Burt
Bessemer, Michigan
Gogebic County
Banking
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