Gen Wood Emerges as Leading GOP Choice in State
A period column endorses Gen Leonard Wood as a top Republican candidate for president with other strong names like Lowden Johnson Poindexter and Weaver noted as viable. It argues Wood’s military leadership and reform record make him best suited to lead and unite the party and nation. The piece critiques Hoover and Ford and stresses informed voter choice ahead of the April 5 ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen Poindexter
Gen. Perishing
Simpson
Weaver
Hoover
Ford
Gen. Wood
Gat. Lowden
Sen. Johnson
California
Central Pacific Railroad
Lowden
Illinois
Sentinel
Washington
Wood
Lord Comer
Egypt
Great Britain
Leonard Wood
United
Cuba
Princess theatre Guild entertains two full houses
Last Wednesday at the Princess theatre the Cong Guild presented an evening of travelogue vaudeville and a story of Alice Brady in the red-head. The High School Orchestra performed two selections under Miss Riser. Dutch comedians showcased two Holland lovers with credits to Mrs J L Oliver and Mrs Al Wellman. A solo by Mrs W S McAllister accompanied by Miss Riser and a quartet in old time costumes featured Mrs Fred Joslyn Mrs J L Oliver Mrs J Wilson and Mrs Joyner. The crowd roared at The Dare town Strutters Band by Ross Thompson and Milton Gonverse. The audience praised Clare’s young talent and asked for a repeat performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
The
Cong
Alice Brady
Miss Riser
Clare
J. L. Oliver
al. Wellman
W. S. McAllister
Fred Joslyn
J.L. Oliver
J. Wilson
Joyner
Nelly Gray
Maud Rogers
Josephine Bicknell
Charlie Chaplin
Marion Davy
Daretown Strutters
Ross Thompson
Milton Gonverse
Ross
Milton
Death of Paul A Miller in Clare Michigan
Obituary notes Paul Alexander Miller born November 24 1851 in New Chatsels Switzerland died March 26 1920 in Clare Michigan aged 68 years 4 months 2 days. He married Mary Riley September 25 1883 in Cleveland Ohio and had six children Nettie Carl Kate Paul Frank Winnie. He lived on a Vernon township farm since 1887 and served nearly six years as township clerk. He was an Odd Fellow and Rebekah member. Funeral at Methodist church with Cherry Grove interment. Survived by one sister Mrs E Emig of New York City and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Alexander Miller
New Chatels
Switzerland
Clare
Michigan
New York City
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Mary Riley
Cleveland
Nettie
Howell
Carl
Kate
Detroit
Paul
Cusick
Washington
Frank
Alma
Winnie
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Methodist Church
Cherry Grove
Aieter
E. Emig
Anil
Mr. Miller
Great Wind Storm Strikes Several States
A severe wind storm Saturday night caused damage across several states. In this county and North Seaberly no injuries were reported while two silos collapsed in Arthur and a barn was unroofed in Greenwood. Overall, the area escaped heavier losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Seaberly
Arthur
Greenwood
Wea
Admiral Greyson Heir to Naval Command Proposal
A fragment discusses Admiral Greyson's role in the navy and a proposed act to place him in active service if Gen. Wood becomes President. It laments wasted lives and treasure and argues against funding an admiral to serve as a personal advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Tein
Greyson
Hatch Chicks Prefer Early April Egg Hatching
Professor C H Burgess of the Poultry Department at MA argues for hatching chicks in early April rather than May or June. He outlines egg selection and storage rules, notes minimal difference between natural and artificial incubation, and recommends standard incubators for better heat control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Burgess
M.A
Burgess
Prohibition Leader Addresses W C T U at M E Church
Mrs. EB L Calkings state president of the W C T U spoke on World Wide Prohibition Americanization and child welfare at the M E church. She urged stronger youth discipline and moral community standards. A collection surpassed ten dollars funded world work. several life memberships were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. Calkings
M. E. Church
Calkins
National Organization
Heath
A. J. Clute
E. Andrue
Carpenter
E. W. Davis
Card of Thanks for Funeral at Free Methodists Church
We thank the Free Methodists for the use of their church for our husband and brother's funeral and all who assisted with their aids singers and Mr. Davis for his words of comfort. Mrs Geo Feighner Jerry Feighner Wao Feighner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Geo. Feighner
Jerry Feighner
Feighner
Seven Auctions Featured This Week in Local Listings
A sequence of farm sales announced for the week includes Frank Wahl on section 7 Wise, tomorrow at 1 pm with Thomas Groves. E J Calkins moves to Cheboygan with sale on April 6 at section 30 Grant at 1 pm. Crawford sale on section 15 Sheridan on April 6 at 12 noon. Ramey sale on section 11 Vernon on April 8 at 1 pm. Grover Reynolds to quit farming with sale east of Dover on April 12 at 1 pm. Lineberry sale on section 26 Grant April 13 at 12:30 pm. James McVilly and W Younglove sale on section 31 Sheridan April 14 with full details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wahl
Wahl
Wise
Thos. Groves
E&. J. Calkins
Calkins
Cheboygan
Geo. Davison
Kat
Ramey
Vernon
Grover Reynolds
Reynold
Dover
W. L. Linesbery
Lineberry
Everybody's Column Invites Questions and Suggestions
A local feature invites readers to submit questions on any topic from business to farming and cooking. Readers may write, phone, or visit to share ideas or let the column generate questions to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istas
Celery Planting Instructions From Henry Magnana
Instructions outline spring planting of celery in rich deeply worked soil with trenches six to eight inches deep and three feet apart. Plants spaced ten inches apart, soil mounded as they grow to blanch and sharpen texture. For winter storage, lift plants and store in moist sand in a cool dark root cellar or basement.
Obituary of Thomas Nevill of Norfolk County Ontario
Thomas Nevill was born March 25, 1825 in Norfolk County Ontario and died March 15, 1920 at his brother James Nevill's home in Vernon at age 74 years 11 months and 18 days. He married Ebien Gale and had seven children four survive Mrs J Brenard and Mrs M A Yenser of Toledo Ohio. F I Nevill of Huston Texas. W B R Nevill of Detroit. He also leaves three brothers Alfred of St Thomas Ont James and Andrew of Clare and one sister Mrs N Pardy of Lansing. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday with Rev E W Davis officiating and burial in Oberry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nevill
Norfolk Go
Ontario
James Nevill
Vernon
Ebien Gale
J. Brenard
M. A. Yenser
Toledo
Ohio
F.I. Nevill
Huston Texas
W. BR. Nevill
Detroit
Alfred
St. Thomas
James
Andrew
Clare
Cafeteria Supper at Congregational Church Saturday
The Ladies Guild announces a cafeteria supper at the Congregational church this Saturday, April 3, from 5 to 7 PM. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
The
Ladies Guild
March Term Court Adjourned to April 2
The March term of circuit court is adjourned to Tuesday April. The calendar is light and the court will likely sit briefly. Cases listed include Fuller vs Kelly trespass on the case Clare Hardware Co v Kieman assumpsit Graves vs Clare Hardware trespass Leffingweil vs Michigan State Telephone trespass and several divorces foreclosures and tax land sale petitions. No criminal cases are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Louis L. Kelly
Clare Hardware and Implement Co
Tessie Woodry
Woodry
Benjamin Brownell
Anna Brownell
Alice Tower
Ever Tower
Alexander Knowles
John A. Barper
People’s Outfitting Co
Wesley M. Cross
Edwin Russell A Michigan Pioneer Remembered In Clare Obituary
Edwin Russell born January 15 1843 in Somersetshire England immigrated to Canada then Michigan settling in Saginaw and Vernon township. He married Emily Love June 6 1878 and had three children, Edwin L Russell Joseph A Russell who died 1904 and a daughter. He lived much of his life in Vernon as a lumberman and farmer active in business and politics. He died in Clare after leaving Vernon nine years prior. He leaves a wife one brother three sisters one son one daughter five grandchildren and many friends who mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Russell
Summersetshire
England
Canada
Michigan
Saginaw
Vicinity
Emily Love
Pennsylvania
Unson
Anne Robinson
Saginnaw
Edwin L. Russell
Vernon Township
Joseph A. Russell
Mr. Russell
Vernon
Clare
Marcell Cour Held for Trial on Larceny Charge
Marcell Cour appeared before Judge Thuroton and was bound over to the circuit court on two counts grand larceny and receiving and disposing of stolen property. Bond set at $1000. no bondsman found, likely to stay at Hotel Ward in Harrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcell’ Cour
Thuroton
Atolsa
Ward
Harrisons
Parsonage Marriage Joins Eddie McAlvey and Eulah Welch
At the M. E. Parsonage in the city on Wednesday evening March 24 Rev. Davis officiated at the marriage of Eddie McAlvey and Miss Eulah Welch, both residents of Gilmore township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
This City
Rev. Davis
Eddie McAlvey
Eulah Welch
Gilmore Township
Marriage at M. E. Parsonage Unites Fred Marshall and Cora Fetters
Rev. Davie joins Fred Marshall and Cora Fetters in marriage at the M. E. Parsonage in this city. Both are from Vernon township.
Real Estate Sales Reported by Reading and Vander Walker Agency
Through the Reading and Vander Walker agency several properties were sold recently. The Swetsér double home on West Flat Street changed hands, along with the Grove property belonging to Mrs. O Givern near the mill pond sold to I N Schilling. A spring date at moderate prices is noted for Mrs H O Ball of 213 West Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading and Vanderwalker
Swetsér
West Fliat St
Mre. oGivern
Mill Pond
I. N. Schilling
Road Bonding and Plans for Wise Township Roads
W J Maxwell recalls Wise Township road-building since 1917 guided by the bit and mastic plan. He cites 75 miles cut, limited funds, and a proposed yearly program to build one mile on each end of a main road with gravel coats turned over to the state. He argues for equitable benefit across Coleman Clare counties and cautions against unfair routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Two
Wise Township
Coleman
Midland County
Anderson School House
Murphy’s Corner
Clare Co
Sec
Potter’s Corners
Clare
Vernon
E E Feighner Civil War Era Burial Details Remain
Geo E Feighner born Nash ville Barry Co Apr 26 1860 died Homestead Mid Mar 21 1920 cancer. He married Susan Ada Barrus in 1880 and lived on a Clare area farm, later Greenwood, then wife died. In 1914 he married Lizzie Ashley and lived with relatives until burial in Cherry Grove with Rev Davis in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Feighner
Nashville
Barry Co
Homestead
Susan Adaline Barrus
Clare
Greenwood
Lizzie Ashley
Thomecnville
Davis
Cherry Grove
Thanking Friends for Kindness in Troubled Times
A note expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and comfort during a difficult period. Thanks are extended to those who provided cars and Reverend Devis for their supportive words.
Extra Help Needed For New Accounting System
The article discusses Auditor General Fuller’s agniform accounting system forcing counties to replace records at about 1500 dollars per county. It notes County Clerks and Treasurers will need extra staff and books, with Mason County budgeting 1300 dollars for extra clerk hire. Offices may close by 4 PM to complete daily balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Mason County
Board of Supervisors
Mrs Garchow Dies at 82 in Sheridan Township
Mrs Caroline Garchow born February 1 1838 in Mecklenburg Germany died March 15 1920 at her son Wm Garchows home aged 82 years 1 month She married Otto Garchow in 1863 and had three sons two survive John of Saginaw and Wm of Clare US moves included West Virginia Cleveland Chico Grant Township Clare County and Sheridan Township Funeral by Rev Hoe necke was held at the Lutheran Church March 18 with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Garchow
Mecklenburg
Germany
Wm. Garchow
Otto Garchow
Onion
America
West Virginia
Cleveland
Chico
Clare Co
Grant Township
Sheridan Township
Clare
John Garchow
Saginaw
Hoenecke
Cherry Grove
Veeder Irish Couple Wed at Parsonage in City
Rev Davis joined William M Irish and Aletha Veeder Poth in marriage at the M E Parsonage on Sunday. The couple, both well known locally, will take a brief wedding trip visiting St Louis and Schoolcraft before returning to resume duties with Bicknell Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EH. Parsonage
Rev. Davis
William M. Irish
Aletha Veeder Poth
Ivan Terwilliger
Miase Doris Veeder
Fae
St. Louisa
Schoolcraft
Mich
Bicknel?l Co. Thine Sentinel
Bereavement notice from Rev Davie and community
To all who kindly assisted in our sad bereavement we express heartfelt thanks for the flowers and support from the singers the Odd Fellows Rebeksaha and others in this sorrowful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Odd. Fellows
Rebeksaha
Thanking Friends for Kindness at Bereavement
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the difficult time of our brother's death. Reverend Alace Davis offered comforting words. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nevill and family. Big spring opening air next week. Clare Hardware and Ink Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Joe
Nevill
Clare Hdw
Inip. Co
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Geo. Wood
Gary
Aman
Bilaff
Sco
Princess
Theatre In Entertainment
Paul A. Miller
W. C. T UD
Eli Ramey
Henry Magnana
Circuit
Marcell Cour
Circuit Court
Fred Marshall
Cora Fetters
H. O. Ball
W. Sth
W. J. Maxwell
To. E. Feighner
Veeder
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