Death in West Yards of C N W Ry Man Killed
Thomas Goodes 55 a Greek native working in boarding cars was struck by a caboose in the Chicago and Northwestern West Yards Wakefield Michigan on July 24 1917. An inquest found death due to neglect by the railway crew and employees. Funeral held that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Geoles
Ashland
Thomas Goodes
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co
Wakefield
Michigan
Frank Cavender
Wm. Brennan
Chas. Johnson
Ralph Milligan
Ronald Kent
Roy Bedell
Greece
Village Urges Merchants to Use Receptacles for Sweepings
Village authorities seek cooperation from merchants to place shop sweepings in proper receptacles rather than streets. Notices warn that ordinances on horses, cows, and dogs running at large and dog licensing will be strictly enforced. Officer Mc Ginty reports several unlicensed canines taken in.
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McGinty
When He Volunteers The Minister And His Family Echo Patriotism
An old wartime vignette follows a minister and his family as volunteers, praising trust in God and readiness to fight. A doting mother, militant father, pacifist uncle, proud aunt, siblings, and neighbors comment on courage, uniforms, and a drill sergeant’s ribald prompt to smoke. The scene centers on eager anticipation, family bravado, and the social vibe around enlistment.
Michigan Red Cross drive far exceeds goal in Marquette
Michigan counties report 1,048,014 overage on the 3,000,000 Red Cross fund. Marquette leads with about 40,000 raised, nearly twice the per capita target, while eleven counties have not yet participated. Kent, Ottawa and others plan fall campaigns as Chippewa continues efforts.
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Michigan
Red Cross
Marquette
Red’ Cross
Kent
Ottawa
Tonia
Keit
Grand Rapids
Newago Mecosta
Isabelle
Branch
Oscella Sanilac
Missaknee
Chippewa
Which star represents your state on the U S flag
The article explains the flag’s 48 stars and 13 stripes, noting each star stands for a state and is placed by law. Stars are arranged in six rows of eight, named by the states’ ratification order. Star No. 26, for Michigan, is identified among others.
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United States
Lim
Delaware
Arizona
Michigan
Heinz Shows to Play Next Week at Ironwood Carnival
Ed L Heinz manager of the Heinz Shows brings a clean, well reviewed carnival to Ironwood during the firemen's tournament week. Fifteen big attractions including bands, Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round promise constant activity. Proponents urge attendance for an entertaining, tasteful outdoor carnival opposite the C N W depot.
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Ed. L. Heinz
Heinz
Ironwood
C. & N. W. Depot
Teachers Examination Dates Set for Gogebic County
Examinations for Gogebic County teachers will be held at the Bessemer courthouse on August 9 10 and 11 with morning sessions starting at eight o'clock. Tests cover reading for all certificates based on the Manual and Course of Study. Bulletins are obtainable from the Department of Instruction at Lansing. Dog days will soon be here.
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Gogebic County
Bessemer
County Normal Training
Elmentary
Department of Instruction
Lansing
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Kerkes
Wakefield, Mich
John Michaels
M.E
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A. Gengsaillh
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A. F. Olson
Wakefield, Michigan
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Saeks
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