Interesting history of early Gogebic mining told by an old timer
An elderly writer recalls the Gogebic district’s mining origins, naming early pits and operators. He critiques a recent history, credits key figures like Nathan Moore, Joseph Sellwood, and Captain Ramquist, and notes political shifts shaping Gogebic County’s development and seat battle.
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S Range
Gogebic
Gogebic County
Norrie
Ashland
Forscoth
Chynquath
Madison
Wis
Hayes Brothers
Montreal
John &. Burton
Aurora
Nathan Moore
James Wood
Penokie and Gogebic Development Co
Chas, L. Colby
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Central Railway
Splrit
Fred Pabst
Joseph Best
Pabst
Bessemer
Colby
Joseph Sell
Woods
Dick Longford
Ramquist
Corrigan, McKinney Co
McKinney Steel Co
Ashherman
John HB. Burton
Aharter
Sellwood
Jack
Black River
Lake Superior
L'Anze Historien
James Monroe
Go- Bebie
Lansing
Martin Kallander
Gogeble County
A. Hansen
L. W. Mun
Michigan
F. F. Kutts
Norman W. Harle
C. M. Howsell
E. R. Swann
Frank Hibbing
Dave Foley
Joseph Sellwood
Watersmeet
Qogebic
Rowett to Handle Cornish Wrestling Bouts in Chicago
John Rowett of Tronswood will lead the Cornish wrestling tournament at the 24th annual American Mining Congress meeting in Chicago from October 17 to 20. Eight entrants, four bouts first night, winners on night two, losers on night three, with a final wind-up. Cash prizes 50 to 100 dollars, competitors include Walter and Steve Chapman, Albert Davey, Albert Ford, William Andrews, Robert Gray, Richard Johns, all around 140 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowett
Tronswood
American Mining Congress
Chicago
Rowett
Ishpemingo
Tolosseum
Congress
Rowett Lag
Copper Country
Belog Walter
Steve Chapman
Trimountain
Albert Davey
Laurium
Albert Ford
Calumet
William Andrews
Painesdale
Robert Gray
Richard Johns
Gwinn
Johnas
Walter Chapman
Ishpeming
Mr. Rowell
Rowett Taa
Johns
Lake Superior
Presbyterian Church Service Schedule Card
Morning worship at 10 30 with Sunday School at 42 90. Junior C E at 6 15. Senior C B at 6 30 and Evening Worship at 7 30. Wednesday 2 00 Ladies Aid with Mrs James Davis. Monday 8 49 Church Social.
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Presbyterian Church
James Davis
Michigan hunters brace for big year as licenses surge
Albert Stoll Jr reports in Lansing that more than 800000 small game licenses have been ordered by the state department of conservation, with 60000 deer licenses and 5000 nonresident licenses. New laws tighten deer rules and set open seasons for rabbit, fox squirrel, and other game, while several species remain protected or out of season.
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Michigan
Albert Stoll, Jr
Detroit News
Lansing
State Department of Conservation
Lake County
Pheasanta
Wilson
Jack
Ford Body Plant Kilns Contract At Iron Mountain
Henry Worden-Allen Co of Milwaukee secured a contract last week to build a Ford body plant of 300 by 120 feet and five dry kilns at Iron Mountain. Work starts at once with completion in 60 days. The plant will process lumber from the mill into car and track bodies for Ford factories. The mill is steel reinforced concrete and fireproof, with well lighted, ventilated floors and concrete pillars supporting the second level.
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Henry Word
Iron Mountain
Worden-Allen Company
Milwaukee
Alte
Ford Jauwmill
Ford
Light Company May Charge $3 Fee
The Ironwood and Deosaomor Railway and Light Co asserts the legal right to require a $3 or more special deposit from every electricity consumer to insure bill payment. Superintendent EB L Hinchilff says the deposit is insurance, not a meter deposit, and pledged 5 percent interest on returned funds. City attorney H M Norris supports the practice and suggests water and gas departments consider similar deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood & Deosaomor Railway and Light Co
EB. L. Hinchilff
Mr. Hinch
Hinchiff
Hinchin
Duluth
Virginia
Minn
Gvery
H. M. Norris
Stambaugh to Play Ironwood in Oct 30 Clash
Local manager Dr C W Olson confirms Stambaugh will meet Ironwood on Sunday Oct 30 in a key gridiron matchup. A tentative Bessemer game may shift, but Stambaugh favors Ironwood. Local hopes include a $500 guarantee to the Menominee range and a Hancock game in the interim as Ashland and Ironwood race for upper peninsula honors.
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Stambaugh
Ironwood
C. W. Olson
Bessemer
Stembaugh
Menominee
Hancock Houghton
Hancock Driving Park
Genern Tussler
Upper Peninsula
Asklash
Ashland
Iron mining shows year 1920 fatal and injury declines
The U S Bureau of Mines reports iron mine accidents in 1920 with 106 deaths and 9,072 nonfatal injuries, down from 1919. Iron ore output reached an estimated 69 million gross tons, with shifts totaling 14,574,788 and 46,980 workers, while open pit mining rose about 46 percent and underground work fell.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Misnasota
Alabone
United States Geological Survey
Michigan
Tennessee
Alabama
Minnesota
New Jerasy
New Mexico
New York
Wisconsi
Alabda
Georgia
Tennensen
Virginia
Shifte
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Nelly
Stearns Mill closes logging operations after 34 years
The J. B. Stearns Lumber Company permanently halted logging and milling on the Bad River Reservation in Odanah Wisconsin. About 600 workers affected as the plant disassembles. remaining assets include a 200 acre farm and a 22 mile logging road. G. P. Wing served as general manager overseeing regional operations.
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J. 8. Stearns Lumber Company
Odanah
Wis
Stearns
Bad River
GL. K. Bakar
Ashland and Cheape
Stearns Lumber Go
Odanal
Stearns Lumber
Qdanah
Stearny
Hid Mercier
Ashland
Sterna
Molton
Capeecity
Gale
Odanak
G. P. Wing
Bus Line From Ironwood To Mellen Established
Regular passenger service between Ironwood and Mellen began Wednesday as Northwestern Transportation Co. announced a permanent schedule. The buses are heated and electric lit, seating 20 with a smoking compartment, and include snow plow outfits. Connections extend to Park Falls, Ashland, Hurley, and several towns with buses leaving St James Hotel at 6 00, 12 00, and 4 15 P M, stopping at intermediate villages on signal.
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Ironweed
Mellen
Northwestern Transportation Co
Mellon
Park Fale
Aghland
Northern Transportation Co
Ironwood
St. James
Hurley
Gile
Montreal
Pence
Iron
Interstate Commerce Commission Sets Oct 10 Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced October 10 as the date to resume the iron ore rate hearing. The session will be in Chicago with independent ore operators and carriers presenting their arguments from the Lake Superior District. The October date follows earlier sessions where parties argued their positions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Pet Towers
Tle
Drum
Lake Superioy
Jewish New Year Observances Begin October 3 World Calendar Context
The Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday October 3, with observance from October 2 evening to October 3 and the following day. Orthodox practice includes a second day of observance on October 4. The holiday is a solemn remembrance tied to human responsibility and community duties.
Last of Bonus Bonds Disposed by State
The state sold the final 10 million of a 30 million soldier bonus bond issue to Harrie Trust Savings Co of Chicago at a premium of 303,800. Bonds bear 44 percent interest and run 40 years. Detroit bidders included First National Co, Whittlesey McLean Co, and a Detroit syndicate represented by T Highe. Harris company is a syndicate including Michigan Trust Co of Detroit. The 10 million will be available by Oct 1 to continue bonus payments without interruption.
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State Administrative Board
Harrie Trust Savings Co
Chicago
First National Co
Detroit
Whittlesley, McLean Co
Liby Departments Lay Off Many Laborers
More than 100 men were laid off Tuesday by the board of public works and water department of Liby city due to the city’s financial condition and completion of the improvement and development program. Nearly all newer city work, most contract work, and all sidewalk construction for the year have been finished.
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Board of Public Works and Water Department
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Mil
Peninsular Power Co
Light Company
Light Co
Bureau of Mines
Thase
Stearns Mill
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