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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1917

Page

11

Graduation and Festival Events Highlight Local School Night

The community gathers for two short plays on June 11 and a graduation program on June 12 in the school auditorium. Students listed include Walter Mattsen Julia Makie Gladys Neidhold Edith Berg Femmie Hakkala Niel Lydia Thompson Jon Agda Olson Violaine Anderson Blanche, with Marquee honors for Gladys Sauaret Olson and Mildred Olson. The eighth grade exercises feature music, plays, diplomas, and a speech by J. Jacobson, while the senior class awards, history, poems, and orchestra are presented. The program closes with the Star Spangled Banner and diplomas for the eighth grade.

Miss Lewis Glasby Yates Walter Mattsen Julia Makie Gladys Neidhold Edith Berg Femmie Hakkala Niel Lydia Thompson Jon Agda Olson Violaine Anderson Blanche

Local Notes and Business Visits in Ironwood and Bessemer

Three Stars. A clean tooth never decays. Good Teeth Good Health. Fred Thiele came from Ironwood on business Wednesday. E J Proteau handled matters in Bessemer on Monday. The public schools will close for summer vacation next Friday. Jos Rizzi was a business visitor in Bessemer and Ironwood earlier in the week. Investigate Pierce Graham of Bessemer who attended to business in town several days this week. Dr Crosby Specialist Chronic and Nervous Diseases Electrical treatments Kerkes Building. Jos Sauter of Ironwood was in town early in the week for his cigar business. Postmaster Neidhold added a new stamp cancelling machine to the post office equipment to speed work.

Daly Fred Thiele Ironwood E. J. Proteau Bessemer Jos. Rizzi Pierce Graham Crosby Kerkes Jos, Sauter Neidhold Business Mews Association Hallmark Triplett’s Verna Lacoss Thomaston Wakefield

Local notices and society items from Ironwood area

Birth announced for Jean Sunday to Mr and Mrs E J Prod. visits by Mrs Steele and Mrs George Howe in Ironwood. Red Cross Chapter meeting planned in Gogebic county. Township Board of Review dates set. E J Proteau adds barber at Hurry Back Shop. Dr T S Crosby passes medical corps exam and expects commission. job ads for housekeeper and general help. Ramsay events and railcar news. shipbuilding debate and Hallmark store promo. Verna Lacoss injured. printing mining company rules suggested. L W Margison prepares auto garage in Bedell building with Crow Elkhart and Overland agency.

L. W. Margison Bedell Margison Crow-Elkhart Overland

Crow Elkhart Sets Houston to San Antonio Nonstop Record

Crow Elkhart touring car completes an all high gear Houston to San Antonio run of about 250 miles without a stop. L W Marvison reports the feat to Houston Post and San Antonio Express editors, with seal intact on arrival. Participants include FF A Malick, L W Reed, N R Bedford, and a utility man.

Houston San Antonio Posas Crow-Elkhart L. W. Marvison Houston Post San Antonio Express South West Texas FF. A. Malick Crows Elkhart Motor Company Elkhart Indiana L. W. Reed N. R. Bedford Lipper Motor Company

Peace by agreement urged by Harden and allies

Maximilian Harden proposes a peace by agreement for humanity and notes many Socialists echo the idea. A wartime beacon is a supposed champion among nations, with Russia showing leadership as leaders seek an advance and reports from Berlin and Vienna confirm Russian cannonading.

Maximilian Harden Russia Berlin Vienna

Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph at Triplett's Jewelry Store

Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph displayed at Triplett's Jewelry Store in Lionwood Michigan attracts local shoppers. The compact talkie model showcases clear sound and modern features in a period showroom setting.

Triplett Lionwood, Mich

Chamberlains Tablets Prove Helpful Says Mrs Riley

TO THE PUBLIC, "I have been using Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion for the past six months, and it affords me pleasure to say I have never used a remedy that did me so much good." Mrs. C. E. Riley, Illson, N.Y. Chamberlain's Tablets are obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain

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Tuer I of The Mhaky Meginy Benge Madr Tetur Hily Wm. Johnson Felix Martinkosky Delbert O’brien Howard Trudgeon E. Selsemeyer Irene Linn Nior Ww. D. Henderson Michigan Gladys Sauaret- Olson Mildred Olson Ila Mattson Josie Burdeau Delbert O’brien Will Irene Linn Wm. Johnson Viola Hanson W. Mattson Gladys N Vidhe Orchestra Musgic J. Jacobson Star Spangled Banner Della Simonson Ruth Hasbrook Julia Lepisto E. J. Prod Jean George Brennan Miattola & Co Steele Marquette George Howe Citizens Bank J. Goldberg Rhinelander Mrs. C. Cohen Red Cross Gogebic County Elk’s Hall Township Board of Review T. S. Crosby Officers’ Reserve Corps Washington J. M. Win Ston George McCombs Jr Ramsay Yeonen Ramsay Congress Jos Beissel Mich Goethals Denman Shipping Board Mens Dept Arrow Monarch Summit Invincible America Skud, Goldsman & CO
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