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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
1
Ishpeming writer G A Newett surveys the Gogebic range focusing on Wakefield and Plymouth open pit mines near Wakefield Michigan. He notes ore deposits, drying plant, high taxes, and the need for labor, with shipments varying from 1917 to 1921 and plans for future operation as open pits for several seasons.
The annual mine inspector report shows six fatal accidents across Gogebic County during the year ending Sept. 30, with total ore production about 3.41 million tons. Fatal incidents occurred at Newport Palms Anvil Ironton Tilden and Ashland mines, while tonnage by properties ranged from Norrie Aurora Pabst to Wakefield Iron Co and others. The report notes improvements in standardizing mine reports and commends companies for cooperation and safety efforts. Deer season opens Nov. 10 with Otto Peterson receiving the first Gogebic county license and rules restricting deer harvests and hunting practices.
Clarence Durkee county treasurer was arrested in Ashland Wisconsin on October 27 on charges of misusing 3900 of county funds. He was returned to Bessemer and arraigned with bail set at 7500 he remained jailed through November 3. Durkee resigned and pulled his name from re election ticket. Jacob Nelson chosen by county Republicans to fill the office.
Wakefield High hosts Hurley High on Saturday afternoon in a season finale gridiron clash. Wakefield aims to avenge a one point loss earlier, fielding its strongest lineup with Bugal, Valisano, Hook, Karrs, Matthens, Leya, Hi look, White, Reccconne, Best, Hasbrook, Wy artis tic 30, and others. Also noted is a girls community event at the Cite Halk Saturday night with admission 6 cents and lunch. Desonin leaves for Gary, Indiana to pursue nursing training at Mercy hospital. Oscar Wilde quote closing the note.
The biennial election covers state and county offices, legislature, state senate, U S Senate, and a representative. Polls open 7 AM to 5 PM with early closures for large employers to allow voting by 3 PM. Voters receive one ballot for all offices and a second for three proposed constitutional amendments. Wakefield votes cast at city hall with bus-route-free rides to polls. Denominational groups push parochial-school supporters to vote, aiming to pressure approval of a future public-school attendance amendment requiring children 6 to 16 to attend public schools. signatures equal 10 percent of governor votes are needed to submit the measure.
The Woman's club met Wednesday afternoon and heard the president report on the state federation of clubs sessions at Grand Rapids. Mrs. Prout gave a comprehensive account of the business, Anna Brand performed solos, Miss Pauline Ross delivered readings, and Mr. Drobnik played piano selections. Miss Olive Laberdie visited relatives at Marquette.
Wakefield Iron Co. nears season end with about 60000 tons of ore left under contract for furnace owners. Ore is shipped from open pits while stripping and overburden removal anticipates next year’s activity. Other mines like Plymouth, Steel & Tube, and Oliver near Tronwood report ongoing stockpiling and shipments.
The fire department this week installed fire alarm box No. 38 on the highway near Plymouth and Wire locations. The new box will give residents in the Wig location, north of the county Archway, a timely way to get fire assistance in their neighborhood.
Rial Copps, an early explorer for iron and silver, met with J. W. Bedell, police chief, this week about several rock crushing plants in the upper peninsula. Copps now resides in Milwaukee.
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