Local notes from Ironwood Wakefield grow addition and repairs
William Fritz made a business visit to Ironwood Friday. A large addition is under construction at the Wakefield Green House. Fred Maroon and Paul Paruleski of Marenisco were in the area on business Tuesday. John Jatczak is rebuilding his house with a substantial addition. Evelyn McDonald celebrated her fifth birthday with ten young guests and a luncheon. Attendees included Frances Camose Lois Erspamer Elaine Mayhew Elizabeth Carr Elsie Fritz Evelyn Monti Evelyn Olson Mami Ziska Regina Wozniak and Alice Hasbrook. Mrs John Selsemeyer returned from Nashville Tenn. Sagless screen doors at Erspamer and Mayhew advertised. Mrs Adam SelSemeyer returned from three weeks in Chicago Milwaukee Waukesha and other parts of Wisconsin. A gold hunting case watch engraved F K and a gold chain with cross were lost between Roscorla and Frank Kanieski residences. reward offered. Sewer work continues with crews from Frank Kelley’s corner toward Sunday Lake Street and towards the A Cavender corner for the steam shovel.
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Evelyn McDonald
Mrs. McDonald
Frances Camose
Lois Erspamer
Eilaine Mayhew
Elizabeth Carr
Elsie Fritz
Evelyn Monti
Evelyn Olson
Mami Ziska
Regina Wozniak
Alicé Hasbrook
Sagless
Erspamer & Mayhew’s
Adam SelSemeyer
Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Wisconsin
Roscorla
Frank Kanieski
F. K
Wakefield, Mich
How the Times Change. No girls and scarcer women
A note from the Atchison Globe lamenting many no longer present: fewer little girls and middle aged women. Also a small classified line lists for sale five rabbit hound pups, with contact to A M. E. Fritz in Wakefield Michigan.
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Atchison Globe
E. Fritz
Wakefield, Mich
Sagless screen doors on sale at Erspamer Mayheu's
An advertisement notes sagless screen doors guaranteed not to sag and now available at Erspamer and Mayheu's with lines about avoiding the east wind by wearing an overcoat.
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Sagless
Erspamer & Mayheu’s
Had the Pastor Guessing And His Wife’s Quip
A humorous exchange by a pastor and his wife about a young Ashley who seems to be dozing during sermons. The dialogue hints at his sleepy eyes and the pastor’s confession of being unable to prove otherwise. Mention of Fitger's Non-Alco as a temperance drink at the Car Cafe.
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Ashley
Fitger’s
Thackeray and Dickens rivalry noted. for sale horse ad
Thackeray envied Dickens popularity though both authors are strong sellers. For sale a good all around work horse priced cheap if taken at once. Write or call F N Gregory in Tula Michigan.
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F. N. Gregory
Tula
Mich
Luck and Nose Bleed Incident in The Punch
In Luck a fragment notes a mischievous line from Punch about Small Brother and sisters aiding girl guides. The quip mentions making Rupert's nose bleed, reflecting a humorous anecdote or cartoon caption from the periodical.
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Girl Guides
Rupert
Notice of Wakefield Board of Review Meetings 1915
Notice is given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Wakefield Village Gogetic County Michigan that the 1915 assessment roll will be inspected at the Township Hall on June 8 and 9. The Board of Review will session six hours each day beginning at 9 AM, and may correct assessments to ensure valuation is just and equal. Andrew F. Olson dated May 14, 1915.
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Wakefield
Gogetic
Michigan
Board of Review
Andrew F. Olson
Notice for Sealed Bids Wakefield Township Hall Construction
The Wakefield Township Board Gogebic County Michigan invites sealed bids by 3 30 p m Tuesday June 15 1915 for labor materials and all else necessary to build a Wakefield Township Hall and for plumbing and heating work in the same building Plans and specifications are on file with Clerk W E Fritz or Architect W T Bray Duluth Minnesota Bids must include a certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid and any bid without it will be rejected The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Dated June 5 1915 by W E Fritz Clerk Wakefield Michigan
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Township Board of
Wakefield
Gogebic County
Michigan
W. E. Fritz
W. T. Bray
Duluth
Minnesota
Township of
Wakefield Tigers Triumph Over Ramsay 13 to 3%
Local report details Wakefield Tigers defeating Ramsay 13 to 3 at Ramsay last Sunday afternoon. Wakefield led early, Ramsay rallied in the fifth inning but could not overtake the lead, with many crosses noted on both sides. Additional items mention Frank Stenback visiting Bessemer and J T Archer planning to move his family to Wakefield. M E Daly solicited waterproof cigars for fishing trips.
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Frank Stenback
Bessemer
J. T. Archer
Duluth
Wakefield
Wakefield Tigers
Ramsay
Fighting Power of Horses in Wild and Domestic Stock
The piece notes that wolves and other wild animals fear wild horses, while domesticated horses commonly defend themselves against threats, highlighting the enduring strength and protective instincts of equines in various contexts.
Willing Demonstrator Exchange With Mustache Banter
A judge mediates a humorous exchange between Rosemary and Thornton. Rosemary quips about a funny mustache, while Thornton offers to demonstrate how it feels to be in front of it, in a light courtroom moment.
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Rosemary
Thornton
To Mend Celluloid Articles
Readers learn a method to repair fragile celluloid items by moistening the edges with glacial acetic acid and pressing them together briefly to create a bond. The technique suggests careful handling and short press times to avoid damage.
Positive Proof in Forged Night Letter Claims
A court-like exchange questions how a night letter was forged, with an expert arguing the unsigned text contains 48 words and would reflect a woman’s fuller writing to get her money. The Birmingham Age-Herald reports the dialogue on forgery and gendered writing.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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J.W. Bedell
Florida East Coast
R. R. Lands
Model Land CO
Boston
Florida Land CO
Florida Lands
Florida
J. Wi. Bedell
Wakefield Mich
Wm. Fritz
Ironwood
Wakefield Green House
A. Ringsmuth
Fred Maroon
Paul Paruleski
Marenisco
John Jatczak
John Selsemeyer
Nashville, Tenn
Frank Kelley
Sunday Lake Street
A. Cavender
Non
Thackeray
Dickens
Henry Jones
A. D
M.E Daly
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