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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1923
Page
2
The Finance Committee led by Edward N. Hines Jacob DeGeus and Andrew J. Crawford will oversee the five million dollar Michigan State Fair to be held in Detroit August 31 to September 9. The fair has operated on its own funds since 1913 and funds high attendance and new features this year.
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals for the frame two class room school at Jack's Spur Wakefield Gogebic Michigan. Bids due July 19 1923 at 2 pm to Dr H A Tressel president Board of Education. Bond 1 percent with bids. plans at Wakefield High School. deposit 5 dollars for plans refundable on return.
State of Michigan Probate Court Gogebic County requests creditors present claims against Gust Lippola deceased. Four months from June 23 1923 allowed for filing by October 23 1925 at ten o clock forenoon in Bessemer probate office. Dated June 18 1923 William S Baird Judge of Probate.
Two hunters chased a wildcat into a North Carolina cabin where Friend Husband sat calmly on the porch. A hunter urged action as the beast leaped inside, while the husband refused to help the wildcat exit. A note adds a for sale listing for the Gable residence near Union Church and the high school.
Sealed proposals are invited by Emil Leonardelli for a two story and basement Town Hall at Bessemer Township Michigan. Bids by General Construction Heating and Ventilating Plumbing and Electrical work are due by 6:00 PM July 18 1922. Plans from Architect C J Anderson Ironwood Michigan require a refundable deposit. Proposals on blank forms must include a bidder's bond equal to five percent of bid payable to Emil Leonardelli Clerk. The township board may reject any or all proposals. Dated Ironwood Michigan July 2 1923.
Wakefield residents are informed taxes on the general city tax roll are due July 1 1923 with the city charter imposing a 1 percent payment fee if paid by August 1. Additional 1 percent penalties accrue from August onward, with further charges monthly. Treasurer George J Hrbacke k will receive payments at City Hall July during business hours and evenings Monday Wednesday Friday. dated June 15 1923.
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