HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATIONS IN WAKEFIELD AREA
Wakefield relies on two top hospitals in Bessemer Gogebic Hospital, built 1585 by Dr. Chas Shipman and acquired 1883 by Dr. G L Loope and Chas M Kock, with staff including Drs. Loope Whiteside Eddy Madajesky. Dr Loope, born in Ed wards New York, served in Nineteenth Cavalry, graduated 1886, moved to Wakefield 1887, then Bessemer. long career as physician and mine doctor. Dr Whiteside born Pawpaw Michigan 1857 joined Wakefield in 1897 after various postings. Dr Madajesky married Ada Minn in 1802. Dr Holdy born 1835 near Janesville Wisconsin, trained Northwestern, joined Gogebic Hospital staff on arrival. Dr Eddy aided by Dr Wenzel on staff. Paradis Hospital, owned by Dr R A Paradis, opened 1892 with modern facilities after costing 9000, Canadian native background noted.
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Wakefield
Bessemer
Gogebic Hospital
Chas. J. Shipman
G. L. Loope
Chas. M. Kock
Waketiehi
Loope & Whiteside
J. H. Eddy
E. H. Madajesky
Bessover
Edwards
N. Y
Appleton
Wis
Emma J. Clark
Omaha
Neb
F. R. Loope
Ironwood
W. W. Turner
Dr. Madajesky
Ada MeMinn
K. J. H. Holdy
Janesville
Isss
Northwestern University
Wisconsin
Irshad
Sage
Eddy
J. W. Wenzel
Gowbie Hospital
Paradis Hospital
Upper Peninsula
R. A. Paradis
3. D
Paratis
Yamaska
Quebec
Montreal
Paradis
F. X. O. Methot
St. Piereles-Berquets
Legislative Council
Nicolet College
Wakefield's young merchants drive town progress led by William Anderson
William Anderson, a Wakefield confectionery newsstand and toy remittance operator in the postoffice block, embodies the new business spirit in town. Born March 20 1874 in Republic Michigan, he built a sizable, growing shop since arriving December 13 1900, earning local praise for his courteous service and expanding stock. The Guest Mining Co of Mellen paid a 7 percent dividend.
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Wakefield
William Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Republic Mich
Bessemer, Mich
C. J. Peterson
John B. Olson
Banking Chief Prince Leads Two Bessemer Banks
The First National Bank of Bessemer, capital 3 million with 310 thousand surplus, is led by Win. L. Prince, ex-mayor and alderman, who rose from Oberlin College training to cashier and manager in Bessemer. He will serve both the local bank and City National Bank of Duluth, which has capitalization of 500 thousand, while remaining in Bessemer to advance local interests. Prince, born Oct 11 1867 in Camden Ohio, has a long career in banking and public service.
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Wakeg.d
Jose
First National Bank of
Bessemer
Joseph Sellwood
Associao 5
Bessaot Bank
First National Bank
Win
Prince
City of
Bensen
Camden
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Oberlin
Ohio
Oberlin College
Oberlin Business Collge
Cingusational Bank
Escanaba
City National Bank of
Duluth
Mary
State highway bill outlined by Rep John of the first district
A legislative summary describes a proposed measure creating a three member board to oversee road projects with per diem and expenses for a civil engineer. It envisions state aided highway construction, limits on town valuations, and a plan to fund the program through loans and property taxes. The measure seeks to spur road building with backing from stockholders and beet interests, aiming to influence the annual convention in December and efforts in Michigan.
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John
Berrenty
Selves
Newark
Getti Michigan
In Memoriam Marie Carr Read by Ina Morse
A Wakefield School tribute recalls Marie Elizabeth Carr born July 16 1584 in Scotland. The obituary praises her sincere lively schoolwork zeal for knowledge and constant kindness to family classmates and all. Her gentle benign spirit left a lasting impression in the school community.
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Ina Morse
Wakefield H. S. Literary Society
Angel of Death
Marie Elizabeth Carr
Scotland
Marie
Wakefield
Mari
Marie Carri
California’s Scenic Wonders Draw Visitors North and West
A fragment describes California as a scenic, commercial and industrial state, inviting readers to explore its beauty and interstate transport links. It notes a request for payment of four cents in stamps to receive a booklet, forwarded by W. Kuiskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
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California
Coffy
W. Kuiskern
Ger
Chicago
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Vacate Publishing Compani
John W. Whiteside
Pawpaw
Minnesota
Vung
Nebraska
Dakota
Montana
Dakoto
Tower
Brotherton
Wakefield Store Company
Ida Running
People’s Store Co
The
Guest Mining Co
Mellen
Sys Jackson
Vance
Polk
Filmore
Buehana
Lincoln
Johnson
Hares
Arthur
Benjamin Harrison
McKinkey
Cleveland
Bank of
Jessemer
First National Bank Ofn
Michigan
Coal
Spaulding Hardware CO
Wakefield, Michigan
WM. Anderson
Wakefield, Mich
First National Bank of Bessemer
Jos. Sellwood
Pres
Wm. I. Prince
Cashier
Geo. L. Loope
W. F. Truettner
Cash
Geo. H. Abee
Montreal Mining Co
Louis H. Truettner
Wm. J. Prince
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Advocate
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