Local social notes and forthcoming events in Ironwood
Victor Hanson conducts business in Milwaukee this week and many local residents host or visit relatives across Michigan and Wisconsin. Guests travel from Detroit Iron River Chicago Ashland Calumet and Crystal Falls while church events and a St Ambrose cornerstone ceremony are planned. Wakefield cafe opens under Mason cooks. several residents relocate or visit family as hospital and wedding events occur this week.
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Victor Hanson
Milwaukee
Marrie Hanson
Iron River
Anna Stanislauskis
Detroit
Albin
A. Murto
Keweenaw Bay
Mich
Robert Deacon
Fred Deacon
Pierce Street
Amanda Thornberg
James McGraw
Beatrice Edwards
Ashland
Ray Repplinger
Chicago
Hans Hanson
Elmer Hanson
William Rosendahl
California
Wakefield
Johnson Bros
Mason, Wis
Harry Building
Marriage Announced For Don Delmet And Frances Casey
Announcements from the city note the marriage of Don Delmet to Frances Casey daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Casey of Long Beach California. Delmet a Wakefield native born there a Wakefield High School and University of Michigan graduate now an instructor at Miramar Military Academy in Whittier California. They plan to reside in Whittier.
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St Joseph’s Hospital
Don Delmet
Frances Casey
Michael Casey
Long Beach
Cal
Delmet
John Delmet
Wakefield
Wakefield High School
University of Michigan
Miramar Military Academy
Whittier
Wakefield to Start City Garbage Collection Next Week
The health department will direct the collection of garbage from every home in Wakefield next week. Cans may be bought at cost from the city. Once routes are set, after a week of operating, the department will announce them.
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Wakefield
Health Department
Street paving program to finish next week declares Thor Hoseid
Thor Hoseid will complete his street paving program next week, contingent on tar shipment and regular rock from the quarry. Two blocks of pavement were finished this week and the base rock course is laid across the entire job.
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Thor Hoseid
Mining Firms Pay Wake City Taxes Under Protest
M A Hanna Co and Pickands Mather Co paid taxes on Wakefield mining properties yesterday. Total exceeded 180000 dollars. Hanna paid without strings. Pickands Mather paid under protest to reserve right to contest collection if legal action arises.
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M. A. Hanna Co
Pickands Mather Co
City of
Wakefield
W. H. McNamara
Hanna Company
Pickands, Mather Co
City to Repair Northwestern railroad crossings soon
City officials reported assurances from the Chicago engineer's office that the Northwestern Railway will immediately rebuild and repair railroad crossings in the city, notably the one on Sunday Lake street. The action follows a city commission meeting where a right-of-way ordinance over two city roads was put on hold until crossings are restored.
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Northwestern Railroad
Lake Street
Chicago
Northwestern Railway Co
Stone Quarry Talk Prompts Wage Dispute Scene
In a quarry exchange a worker tells his boss he is fine but rejects a wage raise. The foreman asserts improvement is needed, while the worker argues he already loses value when days off are taken. The brief exchange captures labor tension over pay.
A Horse Laugh Four Horsemen Riddle Posed
A terse quip asks Mr D who the four horsemen were and names Paul Revere Theodore Roosevelt Jesse James and Barney Google as the punchline. The playful aside blends history figures with a comic reference in a single caption-like line.
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Mr. D
Paul Revere
Theodore Roosevelt
Jesse James
Barney Google
Pointer
Methodist church single Sunday meeting at 10 45 AM
A Methodist Episcopal notice invites members to attend one morning service at 10 45 with speaker Mrs. Seals who will address the congregation on church work and women. Children should attend Sunday School at 9 45. Pastor W. M. Hughes signs the short call, ending with a light Georgia Cracker quote.
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God
Political Exchange Between Women and Men Cited
A quoted exchange shows a woman asking if women always pay, and a man replying that men are often broke, highlighting financial tensions in gendered discussions. The brief dialogue centers on perceived economic burden and gender dynamics.
Student Quiz on Sugar Containing Items
In a direct to consumer dialogue Professor asks for four items that contain sugar. The student lists four everyday containers a barrel a sack a jar and a bowl.
The Public and the Writer’s Duty in a Censorious World
A reflective piece argues that critics trap authors by demanding content tailored to popular tastes. Writers are bound as servants, not free to share personal opinions, because the system rewards pleasing the public. Even God guards exclusive authority, keeping talent in check.
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God
Bill
Joe
Jim
Feller
House for Sale in Wakefield on Large Lot
For sale a nearly new house with 30x28 footprint, seven rooms plus hallway, large attic and full basement. Includes water, electricity, and sewer. Lot 235x208 with a barn in a good location. no encumbrances. Owner leaving city. Write Box R Wakefield 433.
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Wakefield
Miss Marjorie Bedell Weds Clarence A Jacobson at Bedell Home
Miss Marjorie Bedell daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Bedell married Clarence A Jacobson at eleven AM Wednesday in the Bedell residence. Rev William H Hughes officiated. The couple planned a short motor honeymoon to the Mesaba range and will reside in Wakefield after returning from Plymouth location where Jacobson works. Numerous relatives and friends attended the ceremony followed by luncheon and flowers decorated the house in orchid and yellow.
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Marjorie Bedell
J. W. Bedell
Clarence A. Jacobson
Bedell
William H. Hughes
Jacobson
J. W. Jacobson
Anton Olson
Janet Davies
Ruth Collins
Miss Davies
Miss Ruth
Chester Jacobson
Mabel Collins
Mesaba Range
Plymouth Mining Company
Wakefield
Plymouth
William Hughes
Ruth
Dorothy
Catherine
William
Edward
Harry Jacobson
Ada Grace
Earl
William Jacobson
James Jacobson
Russel and Stuart
W. C. Davies
Janet
Chicago
Jack Scinto
Robert
Roy Bedell
Leslie Bedell
Wakefield Board of Education Seeks Cordwood Bids
Wakefield Board of Education will hold a session at the High School on August 10, 1925 at 8:00 p m to receive sealed bids for four foot cordwood for City Schools. Wood must be dry and cut before August 1 1925 and delivered to High School Industrial and Central Schools as ordered. Bids up to 300 cards will be accepted. Signed Abe Mathews secretary.
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Wakefield Board of Education
City of Wakefield
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