Local Elks revive Old Ironsides Week in Bessemer
Elks plan to observe Old Ironsides Week after trophies and materials arrive. John C. Watson will speak at the high school. W. S. Baird and W. F. Pellow may address other city schools. A $50 local quota supports the national $500,000 fund to restore the frigate Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Elks Lodge
Elks Committee
John C. Watson
W. S. Baird
W. F. Pellow
Howard Pascoe
Rutherford Solberg
Frank Abelman
Congress
Curtis D. Wilbur
Coolidge
Extra Policeman Here During Winter Months
The city council decided to employ a special policeman for the winter months due to high fire hazards. Herman Carlson was recommended for the role. The aldermen approved S. J. Williams’s band as city treasurer. Mayor Donich and City Clerk Gotta were authorized to issue a city treasurer warrant to cover outstanding city orders and accrued interest at Peoples State Bank. Donich will represent the city at a Lansing hearing protesting the removal of the Wakefield Ironwood scout service on the Chicago and Northwestern. All county mayors plus R. A. Douglas and W. S. Baird will attend the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Carlson
S. J. Williams
Donich
Peoples State Bank
Wakefield Nurse Hurt When Bus Is Ditched
Miss Beatrice Edwards a 19 year old nurse at Ashland General Hospital and Mrs P C Knapp 43 of Iron River Wisconsin sustained injuries Sunday when the Ironwood to Ashland motor bus skidded on Meadville hill and left the road both received first aid at Union hospital before resuming their return to Ashland Edwards suffered nervous hand bruises to the right knee while Knapp had a severe shoulder injury and a bruise to the left leg causing a brief delay in their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Edwards
Wakeveld
Ashland General Hospital
P. C. Knapp
Iron River
Wis
Ironwood
Ashland
Meadville
Hurley
Miss Edwards
Knapp
Union Hospital
Ashad
Officers Destroy 218 Barrels of Beer
Sergeant Mugt and Troon of the Police detachment assisted by Sheriff Tom Jeffery’s force destroyed 218 barrels of beer that had been confiscated last spring during a raid. The operation took place in the Ironwood yards of Chicago and Northwestern in Bessemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mugt
Troon v Boyle
State Polce
Bessemer
Togetherovita
Tom Jeffery
Cers
Sherif Jeffery
Ironwood Yards
Chicago
Northwestern
U P Fair Chiefs Meet In Escanaba
Presidents and secretaries of upper peninsula and county fair associations gather with Michigan State College extension specialists in Escanaba on October 29 to discuss common issues. Concession agents will sell next year attractions, tentative fair dates will be set, and U P Fair Association officers elected. Possible upper peninsula dairy show may join potato and apple show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan State College
Escanaba
U. P. Fair Association
Farm Bureau to Begin Collections in Iron County
Nearly 200 Iron County farmers face test suits in justice court as the State Farm Bureau pursues unpaid three year membership balances. Notes signed by farmers several years ago are the claimed basis for collection, with the dues owed for memberships sold by Farm Bureau agents. The situation mirrors issues seen in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County
Justice Court
State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
McDonough Counsel for Gogebic Farmers Here
M. S. McDonough of Iron River will be retained as counsel for Gogebic county farmers sued by the Michigan Farm Bureau to collect unpaid notes. He was seen in Bessemer last Saturday. The state Farm Bureau case is expected to be heard in the next circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. McDonough
Iron River
Gogebic County
Michigan Farm Bureau
McDonough
Bessemer
State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Wins Court Appeal Over Payment Claim
In Gogebic county a Farm Bureau test case ended in a decree in favor of the Bureau. Iron County shows little hope of a different outcome as collecting the accounts is now handled by Iron County Credit Bureau in Iron River. Tron County Farm Bureau, formed in 1920 with Fred Hartley as president, once flourished and then dissolved.
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Farm Bureau
Gogebic County
Iron County
Iron County Credit Bureau
Iron River
Tron County Farm Bureau
Fred Hartley
Hobbies Topic Of Talk To Rotarians
A. W. Clevenger Wakefield superintendent spoke to the Bessemer Rotary Club on hobbies. He urged each person to have at least one hobby to vary life and aid health and finances, noting three hobbies poultry raising swimming and dog breeding. He also recalled earlier hobbies in baseball and swimming. The talk was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clevenger
Wakefield
Bessemer Rotary Club
Falling slabs injure man unloading wood at Gus Grasso yard
Charles Babicky suffered severe scalp lacerations after two heavy slabs struck him while unloading wood for Con trutto, Michela and Co in the Chicago and Northwestern yards. He was caught in the path of slab hoister Gus Grasso who was moving slabs from a box car Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contrutto, Michela and Co
Chicago
Northwastern
Charles Babicky
Babicky
Gus Grasso
No Trace Of Forged Escaper Named Louis Page
No trace found of Louis Page, alleged forger who escaped from the county jail last week. Sheriff Tom Jeffery reported more than a hundred circulars describing the man have been sent across the northwest. The car Page stole during the escape was found near Medford, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Page
Ferger
Northwest
Tom Jeffery
Page
Medford
Wia
Nine Officials Fired in State Investigations
Lansing Michigan reports a broad anti corruption campaign led by Assistant Attorney General J E Converse resulting in the removal of nine officials. Indictments followed charges of defrauding township funds and juggling county funds across Alger Crawford Manistee and Sanilac counties with other cases pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing. Mich
J. E. Converse
Michigan
Cronverse
Onota Township
Alger County
Crawford
Manistee County
John Hyslop
Lee Hagle
Sanilac County
Gogebic County Tops Upper Peninsula Tax Valuations
The report lists northern Michigan counties by valuation with Gogebic at 71,264,945 as the highest in the Upper Peninsula, followed by Marquette and Iron. Other counties including Houghton and Dickinson appear with varying sums, while a separate note cites Sheriff Chiann Williame of Carnac charged over extortion fees from law violators.
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Gogebic
Upper Peninsula
Marquette
Iron
Houghton
Straits
Alger
Baraga
Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Houshton
Trom
Reweenaw
Luce
Mackinac
Menominee
Catonargon
Schoolcraft
Chiann Williame
Carnac
First Norse Boat Arrives In Ashland
The Norwegian flag flies in Chequamegon bay for the first time in history with deputy customs officer Guy Burnham confirming the event. Flags rise from the masts as the vessel reaches Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Chequamegon Bay
Guy Burnham
Justices Knowles and Jones Under Investigation
Investigations of two county justices are underway. Wayne Justice Knowles and Allegan Justice Jones face scrutiny over official conduct as authorities probe potential improprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Allegan County
Knowles
Jones
Allegan
Last Rites Held For G Mascotti In Caspian Michigan
Funeral services for George Mascotti were held Wednesday at 9 am in Caspian Michigan with burial at Stambaugh cemetery. Rev. Frs Albert Treillis James Lenhart and Bernard Weakland officiated. Out of town relatives attended from Wausau Milwaukee Iron Mountain Alpha Crystal Falls and Bessemer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incere
George Mascotti
Caspian, Mich
St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church
Ll. F. Diedrichs
Conrad Cox
William Reitmeyer
Mr. Cox
Alice LeClere
Matt Mascotti
Wausau
Andrew Swodloski
Mario Beatrice
Milwaukee
Louis Erlich“yr
Iron Mountain
Angelo Tavonetti
Tony Andreatta
Peter Brunelli
Loretto
Silvio Rossi
Alpha
Lcott Mottes
Ralph Mottes
Crystal Falls
Arcadio Erlhcher
Bessemer
Silvio Brentar
Albino Mascotti
Bewsemer
Norwegian Crew Stranded as British Steamer Arrives
Report describes two Norwegian ocean liners near the St. Lawrence mouth seeking business when a British steamer docked carrying nitrate of soda from Chili. Crew largely speaks no English and is comprised entirely of Norwegians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence River
Chili
Washburn
Fall Of Ove Kills Anvil Miner Friday
William Simich a 33 year old miner died after a fall in the Anvil mine where he worked in a subdrift timber sale. Several other miners escaped unharmed. Survived by two daughters Anna and Mildred. parents in Croatia. Funeral planned Monday at St. Sebastian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ove
William Simich
F. Hay
Smich
America
Croati
Oni
DD Royalaugsters
Anna
Mildred
Croatia
Tee
St. Sebastian Catholic Church
Dania
Two Brothers Drown in Wakefield Tragedy
Wakefield officials report a double drowning on the Little Black River near Sunday Lake as Vincent Minhevec, 7, and Lawrence Minhevec broke through thin ice. George Minhevec, 9, watched from shore as the bodies were recovered within an hour. parents Joseph and Mrs Minhevec are grieving.
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Wakefield
Vincent
Lawrence
Sas
Joseph Minhevec
Little Black River
Sunday Lake
Mihevec
Anuta
George
Rural boy baby expected to reach seven years
A rural baby is reported to have a life expectancy of seven years and five months, according to a local notice reflecting a curious family belief.
Tourists Spend Millions in the Upper Peninsula
Reports estimate that 104000 cars with about 3.5 persons each visited the Upper Peninsula, staying three days and spending nearly six million dollars. Ferry and excursion boat arrivals and rail connections from Manistique to Sturgeon Bay and beyond contributed further tourist income.
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Merehan
Straits of Mackinac
Mually
Upper Peninsula
Menominee
Quip &Esec
Florence
Iron River
Watersmeet
Ironwood
Man Injured When Axe Catches in Wire
A boy named Weston severed his hand when an axe caught in a wire rope strung across the barnyard. He pulled free to prevent a fall and the blade cut to the bone. A physician treated him on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Erickson Resigns as Manager at Farmers Milling Co
Nesto Erickson, longtime manager of the Farmers Milling and Elevator Co., resigns. Jacob Mannie is appointed to succeed him and begins duties Monday. Erickson plans unknown ventures after a short vacation. Mannie brings years of mercantile experience, including leadership at the Finnish Store Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesto Erickson
Farmers Milling and Elevator Co
Jacob Mannie
Erickson
Mannie
Finnish Store Co
Old Bessemer Resident Nick Springhetti Sr Dies
Nick Springhetti Sr an longtime Bessemer resident died at St Josephs hospital Ashland after four weeks illness blood poisoning following tumor surgery He would have turned 69 in December born 1856 in Tyrol Austria he came to the United States 40 years ago and lived in Bessemer most of that time Survived by widow and eight children Nick Jr Peter Joseph John Mary Watheline Lenise and a son in law John rulomich plus a nephew Joseph Springhetti Funeral services held with burial at St Catherine Church.
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Bessemer
Nick Springhetti
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ashland
Springhetti
Tyrol
Austria
Virginia
Minn
Yale
Nick Jr
Peter
Joseph
Detroit
John
Mary
Wathe
John Rulomich Aml Lenise
Joseph Springhetti
Chivaze
Eral
Trad
Aly Sue
eAsibbaat
Wika
Auto Deer Transport Law Changes In Michigan
Officials report new state rule on deer movement to curb cross border hunting pressure. The law requires deer be shipped by boat or railroad rather than transported by car, reflecting concerns over motorist crossings and conservation.
Richards Announces Bessemer Basketball Schedule
Bessemer high school basketball coach Richards released a slate of eleven games with matchups at home and away including Wakefield Ashland Hurley Iron River Crystal Falls and Rhinelander. Potential games with Stam Tang and Wakefield-Bessemer cooperation could add two more contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer High School
Co. R. Richards
Ewan
Minocqua
Hurley
Iron River
Wakefield
Crystal Falls
Ashland
Wakerfield
Rhinelander
Richards
Stam Tang
Bessemer
Lake Linden
Norway
Bessewast
Local Legion Drives In One Pay Day For Veterans
McKinney Steel Co and employees contributed to the American Legion Endowment Fund drive in Bessemer totaling 800 dollars. Committee heads were John Knobloch and Herman LeClaire. Harold Erickson led the drive, which fell short of the 1000 dollar quota by 200. A bank draft for 800 will be sent to national headquarters. last week’s donations include numerous individuals and small gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Steel Co
American Legion
Bessemer
Harold Erickson
John Knobloch
Herman LeClaire
McKinney Steal
Erickson
W. H. Carrick
Frank Blackwell
E. J. Mahan
James D. Vivian
Henry James
A. John Anderson
John Jaskolski
J. K. Nemacheck
Herman Berg
Roy E. Nyberg
Peter Wroblewski
A. W. Holm
August Johnson
Frank Gamache
Oscar Gustafson
Frank Hofme
John K. Macon
Keer Scavarda
John Gustafson
Wilawike Oomppi
Frank Nemacheen
Hearing on Citizenship Applications At Circuit Court
The circuit court conducted a Wednesday hearing with numerous applicants seeking citizenship. Further hearings are planned for the latter part of November and the circuit court is scheduled to open here on November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rog Tat Feiera’ Aatuabizatuna
Fetluth
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U. P. Fair
Gogeric
Sind
Forger
G. Mascotti
U. P
N. Springhetti, SR
Ashland Hospital
Conret
seacitZan
Dehn Baird
Strategi Paints
Accoo
Devel Co Nm
Us Uestling
Legion
John J. Knobloch
SS Alli Webb
Paul Liljegren
Oscar Goeste
Sen
Alosest Eastman
Antonio Nouveile
Alcnard Ziennetti
Emil Anderson
Walter Gondik
John J. Macki
Peter Pastori
Jacob Lahti
Arvid Kors
Demente Chelles
Guaard Jorgenson
Lorenz Fenaudz
Steve Gikurich
Peter Bartonen
John Garovich
John Klis
Gust Carlson
Benito Palomanes
Dan Guizzutti
Chas. Giannetti
Chas. Torn
Gandanzio DaPra
Napoleon Martell
Victor Pertile
Herbert Comparing
George Zitkovich
John Rapp
Arvid Erickson
Chas Swedberg
John Chiamento
John Jellich
Duncar Hill
Joe Ravanelli
Fred Bartelli
Louis Tekla
Frank Cech
James Arland
Andy Weboer
Jack Harrington
John Sarri
Erick Noren
Richard Knitala
Reginald Cox
Fred Olson
Lauri Tiuhtala
Albert Helmimen
Fred Pohle
Armold Ppovoletti
Jov Antonini
Stanley Wrobowskii
Peter Federle
Jack Kakku
Eriek Bergstrom
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