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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1915

Page

4

Appleyard May Build Interurban Railway

Bayfield Wis dispatch says Appleyard interests plan an electric interurban from Ashland to Barksdale Bayfield and Washburn with construction to begin soon. The move raises questions about Gogebic range interurban to the Montreal mine and Ramsay Wakefield links. The Gogebic line would total under eighteen miles serving about thirty five thousand people. The Ashland Bayfield route would exceed Gogebic mileage while serving a smaller population.

Bayfield Wis Ashland Barksdale Washburn Appleyard Montreal Ramsay and Wakefield Gogebic Range Ashland-Bayfield Ironwood News Record

Why Should You Go to Church

Rev. H. Schmitt of Eagle River Wisconsin will speak on the subject Wednesday evening October 20 at 7 30 in Union Church. Services will be in English and all are invited especially those who have never attended church. Hear what God requires of you.

H. Schmitt Eagle River Wis Union Church

Catholic Fair at Kerkes Building This Oct 25 26 27 28

Local church announces a Catholic Fair to be held at the Kerkes building on October 25 through 28. The event invites community members and emphasizes traditional activities, parish outreach, and fundraising efforts. Proceeds support church programs and community services.

Kerkes Building Howard McFarlane Bessemer Tilden Kerkes Daly

Hamburg Breast Tea for a Bad Cold

A German remedy called Hamburger Brust Thee sold at pharmacies. Brew a tablespoonful in a cup of boiling water, drink as a tea during the day or before bed. It is claimed to ease a hard cold or grip by opening skin pores, relieving congestion, and loosening the bowels.

Hamburg

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An old patent medicine ad urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil to relieve backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic stiffness. It claims rapid, harmless relief after a single application and urges not to suffer, promising the medicine ends misery promptly.

Honest St. Jacobs St. Jacobs F. A. Sergeant & Co

Spencer Duda Wedding In Bessemer Catholic Church

Belle Spencer and Frank J. Duda wed at nine o'clock Thursday morning in Bessemer's Catholic church with Miss Faybelle Robinson and Joseph Duda as attendants. Reception followed at the bride's mother's home. Couple to honeymoon in Minneapolis and St Paul, returning to live in Bessemer after November first.

Bessemer Belle Spencer R. J. Spencer Frank J. Duda Faybelle Robinson Joseph Duda Minneapolis St. Paul Duda J. Ferguson G. Robinson Faybelie J. Ramsey Ontonagon Lovwis Kutil

Northwestern orders 500 ore cars from AC&F

The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. will take 500 ore cars from American Car and Foundry Co. to meet demand as 300 leased cars from Northern Pacific Railway Co. are in use on the Gogebic Range. Meantime, several local residents and guests visited Wakefield yesterday. Frank Kowaleski, once a Wakefield resident, starts a shoe business in Detroit. A Catholic Fair is set for Oct 25 26 27 28 in the Kerkes building and invites attendance.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co American Car & Foundry Co Northwestern Northern Pacific Railway Co Gogebic Range J. Ferguson G. Robinson J. Ramsey Faybelle Robinson Ontonagon R. Spencer Bessemer Wakefield Joe Duda H. J. McDonald Frank Kowaleski Detroit

Village Board approves sewer trenching plan for trunk line

At the last meeting the Village Board favored building trenches to connect with the trunk sewer and installing eighteen catch basins except near Sked, Goldmar & Co and Bonino grocery, with Adolph Blahnik overseeing work. Pigs grazing near cemetery prompted action. one resident cut pig numbers and plans to increase upkeep when Wolverine Diabd dances Oct 29. The trunk road should reach Iron River next winter and open for traffic next summer. Notakeski and Ozello returned from Arizona strike zone. El Paso hospitality praised by some bars. Annette Kellerman pictures at the Majestic drew good crowds. two feature films planned for next week: Stolen Birthright Tuesday and War is Hell Thursday.

Sked Goldmar & Co Bonino Grocery Kexk Adolph Blahnik Annette Kellerman Majestic Martinkoski Nest Week Pathe

Finnish Mutual settles fire loss in Calumet case

Val Hakkala reported property damaged by fire on September 27 received a settlement last week from the Finnish Mutual Insurance Co of Calumet. Magnus Olson and J G Heli of Ironwood adjusted the loss.

Val. Hakkala Finnish Mutual Insurance Co Calumet Magnus Olson J. G. Heli Ironwood

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