Fire Damages Clare Block as Dense Smoke Invades Basement
Firemen battled dense smoke for minutes after an alarm at 4:30 PM in Clare. The basement of Dr J W Dunlop’s block flooded with smoke. entry impossible and five water lines kept flames from spreading. Several occupants listed losses and insurance, with Dr Dunlop facing about 30 000 dollars. The blaze likely started in a south basement room and spread to the stair and upper floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dunnp
C. H. Stanford
W. 5S. McAlister Furniture Store
Dr. Dunlop
Nannie
Daisy Hileman
Cash Stanford
Floyd Kirkpatrick
J. W. Dunlop
H. Stanford
Nettie Dunlop
Hilda Dunlor
McAllister
Clare
Dunlop
Bit
Last Rites Paid for Thomas W. Brown in Vernon Township
Thomas William Brown died March 24 1924 at his Vernon township home after a lingering illness. Born in New York State he moved to Saginaw then the present home 40 years ago. He married Maggie Eschenbach February 26 1886 and leaves a wife two sisters and other relatives. Funeral March 26 at his home conducted by Rev C A Lohnes Clare, burial at Tarwell Cemetery. Attending from a distance were Andrew Eschenbach Detroit Mrs M Schrems Saginaw and Mrs Wm C Smith Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas William Brown
New York State
Vernon Township
Saginaw
Maggie Hschenbach
C. A. Lohnes
Clare
Tarwell Cemetery
Andrew Eschenbach
Detroit
M. Schrems
Wm. C. Smith
Chicago
Auction Sales Schedule From April Listings
Auction notices outline sales on April dates for Grant Lane near Lake Vernon township Flood Brothers Maple Grove estate sales by Fred Timm J D Allen estate George Ot and sisters Cornwell farm Miller Brothers L T Meade Harrison Harry Moyer Greenwood and Ira Lower Co Brown Corners. Geo Davison Farwell and Thos Groves conduct several auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant ML
Lake
Flood Brothers
Vernon Township
Fred Timm
David McGoogan
Maple Grove
Geo. Davison
Farwell
George Ot
Cornwell
Thos. Groves
Harry Moyer
Greenwood
Bucket Brigade Prevents Farm Fire in Isabella County
A spark from a chimney started a fire at E. Bergey’s farm in Wise township Isabella county. The family and visitors formed a bucket brigade and quenched the blaze preventing major damage. Estimated loss ranged from 25 to 50 dollars and was fully covered by Clare Realty Company insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bergey
Wise Township
Isabella County
Clare Realty Company
Surrey Township Clerk Candidate Notice
Notice to voters states candidacy for Surrey township clerk with prior two years as township clerk in Antrim County and sixteen years as Justice of the Peace. Signed by He. G. Baker of Farwell Michigan, indicating regular nomination at the township caucus and intent to serve duties if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Antrim County
He. G. Baker
Farwell
Mich
Manager thanks patrons for taxi business move
An employee of the Mertz Bidwell Co. store announces leaving to run a taxi business and thanks the public for past patronage while pledging courteous service in the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertz-Bidwell Co
Spring Election Ad Urges Voters to Choose Best Man
A local notice urges every qualified voter to cast a ballot on Monday in the spring election. It lists mayor clerk treasurer and ward ticket candidates by party, urging study of names and placing an X before the best man in each race.
Musicale Entreats Friends at Mrs Reading’s Home
The Good Literature Club held a musicale at the west Fifth street residence of Mrs C A Reading. Mrs Clara Stereman announced celebrities as they appeared with verses while guests enjoyed piano duets, songs, dances, and chorus numbers. Tea followed in the White House dining room with daffodils and yellow candlesticks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
C. A
West Fifth Street
MaryJorie Jackson
Anna Case
Lena Reading
Irene Castle
Dorothy Comer
Old Virginny
Reading
Jackson
Jones
Comer
Hochstetler
Fitzpatrick
Schumann-Heink
Louisiana
Bernice Jones
Margaret McKnight
Carmen
White House
Coolidge
Duncan
Hughes
Trevegno
McKnight
W C T U Members Get Postings From Meeting
The W G T U held a meeting at Mrs W ai Hilden's home on Friday afternoon March 25 with sixteen members present. Mrs J A Allen prepared remarks read by Mrs Sutherland. Atty Joseph F Bowler agreed to draft a liquor law paper read by Mrs John Wilson. Mrs W H Hilden read Upshaw’s article on lawlessness. Adjournment set for April 28 at Mrs Milberry’s Baptist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ai. Hilden
J. A. Allen
Sutherland
Atty. Jos. F. Bowler
John Wilson
W.H. Hlden
Rep. Upshaw
White House
Milberry
Baptist
Mrs Harry Terwilliger and daughter Geneva Leave for Ten Day Visit
Mrs. Harry Terwilliger and her daughter Geneva departed Thursday for a ten day visit with relatives in Alma.
New firm organized in Clare with undertaker and plumbing lines
On March 21 M J Doherty known as Mike marked his 21st birthday by joining his father in a Clare business partnership. The firm will offer undertaking plumbing heating sheet metal and related goods including cave spouting lightning rods water systems and pumps. Mike Doherty aims to complete embalming sanitary science and pharmacy studies at the University of Michigan and will take the state board exam next fall. Watch for their ads in the Clare Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Doherty
Mike
Clare Sentinel
Beloved Citizen William Emerson Dies After Suffering
Sunday morning March 28 1924 William Emerson an aged Grant township resident died after long illness. Born Peterboro Ontario May 25 1888 he married Agnes Crossen in 1866 who died in 1914. He leaves two sons Richard Jackson and Edith Emerson, three daughters Mrs A D Hampton Mrs W D Reed and Miss Edith Emerson ten grandchildren. Funeral March 26 at Cherry Grove Cemetery with Rev Bates and Rev M M M conducting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Emerson
Grant Township
Mr. Emerson
Peterboro
Ont
Agnes Crossen
Richard
Dover
Jackson
A. D. Hampton
W. D. Reed
Harrison
Edith Emerson
Ingles
Farm Home and Contents Destroyed by Fire
The farm home of Edgar Bower in Arthur township burned last Friday morning around 1:00. The family escaped with their lives. none of the contents were saved and some out-buildings were destroyed. Loss estimated at about 6000 dollars, with 4700 dollars insured through the Aetna Insurance Company via Clare Realty Company. A representative of Aetna adjusted the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Bower
Arthur Township
Aétna Insurance Company
Clare Realty Company
Aetna Company
Princess Theatre Weekly Listings April 5 11
The program runs with Love Bandit and Hungry Hearts in the North Woods setting. Grumpy features Theodore Roberts in a sharp comic tale about a diamond theft near his daughter. Shadows of the North and Eternal Flame star Ruth Roland and Norma Talmadge in separate features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
North Woods
Sun- Man
Byran Washburn
America
Theodore Roberts
Grumpy
Wm. Desmond
Ruth Roland
Norma Talmadge
Vernon Ballot Shows Single Party Ticket For Voters
Vernon voters encounter a single party slate on the ballot with no choice. Supervisor M B Brewer Clark, Arthur Archpould as treasurer William Wilson highway commissioner John Stouzh justice Edward Reakes and Lewie Whayer as reviewer appear on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
M. ‘B. Brewer Clark
Arthur Archpould
Wm, Wilson
Hwy
John Stouzh
Edward Reakes
Lewie Whayer
Charles Bogue Dies at 82 in Coleman Area
Charles Bogue aged 82 died at his home south of Coleman on Thursday March 20 1924. He was born October 4 1842 in Shiawassee County and served nearly five years in the First Michigan Cavalry as part of the Army of the Potomac. Survived by seven children with one son deceased, he was married to Elizabeth Graham in 1868. Funeral held at the Congregational church in Clare with interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles, Bogue
Colognan
Mr. Bogue
Shiawassee County
Lincoln
Michigan Vol. Cavalry
Army of the Potomac
Bogue
Thirty Thousand Dollars Gone Up in Smoke in Clare Fire
A Clare fire at the Dunlop block Tuesday afternoon and evening caused extensive damage with an estimated loss near 50000 dollars while insurance coverage was about 15000. The blaze left occupants homeless and unable to save personal effects. Local service departments urge business leaders and residents to review insurance. the ad notes free guidance from the insurer’s service department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop
Clare
Fie
Clare County Ministerial Association Meeting Announcement
The Clare County Ministerial Association holds its regular meeting at the Farwell Methodist Church on Monday April 7 starting at 10 30 a m. GB Milberry president will speak on a vital message for all preachers with a noon dinner. Train arrivals give ample time for east and west travelers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Farwell
AREY
GB Milberry
Famous Summer Hotel Suffers From Fire
At 11 00 last Thursday evening Dad Smiths Hotel at Houghton Heights caught fire. Care-takers and neighbors saved the hostelry from total destruction. Fire blamed on a defective chimney. Loss estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars, fully insured with Clare Realty Company. Western Adjustment Company sent to assess the loss. Mrs Jennie Burdicix returned Monday from Detroit visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad” Smith
Houghton Heights
Clare Realty’ Company
Western Adjustment Company
Clare
Houghton Lake
Clare Study Club Hosts Odds Entertains Evening
The Clare Study Club at Mrs. Wim Caple's home hosted the Odds in a Friday night program with two sketches directed by Mrs. Carl Holbrook. Guests included Mrs. Frank Doherty and Mrs. J. Fasbender as out-of-town visitors. Miss Laila Wilson accompanied the evening as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Stuay Club
Wim. Caple
Wm. Bitknell
Mabel Mulder
Frank Doherty
J. Fasbender
Ethel Allen
Carl Holbrook
Lena Reading
Eva McAllister
Ada Hochsleiter
Anne Greer
Mabel Horton
Laila Wilson
Mouch
Mrs. Holbrook
Clare
Bivens
Clare Study Club
H.W
Nominees for Office April 7th
County spring election tickets listed by township with positions for Republican and People’s parties. Names include supervisors clerks treasurers highway commissioners and justices review across Lincoln Garfield Hamilton and more, reflecting a broad slate of local candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Wm. Arnold
Myron Dunkle
Lilian Billgren
Ralph Cowles
Arthur Kube
Henry Wellman Freeman
Union
J. J. Beard
H. Mayenschien
Ford Nixon
Catherine Abbott of Hatton Township Dies at 80
Catherine Abbott aged 80 died at her Hatton township home after a long life as a devoted mother. Born Catherine Burk in Glasgow Suotiland on March 26 1844 she married John Abbott of Monroe Ganala on March 5 1861. Surviving are Alfred Mrs Frank Acre Mrs Fred Daly Mrs Pean Dunley William Mrs Jim Mizer and thirteen grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Burk
John
Glascow
Suotiland
Hatton Township
John Abbott
Monroe
Ganala
Alfred
Prank
Acre
Arthur Township
Fred Daly
Pontiac
Pean Dunley
Clare
William
Flint
Jim Mizer
Grant
Ted Great
Dawson Declares Candidacy for City Clerk Post
Theron Wm Dawson addresses rumors of withdrawal from City Clerk race. He says he remains a candidate, not a politician, and will devote attention to the office if elected. Born and raised in the city and active in business, he emphasizes his qualifications and suitability for the role.
Rod and Gun Club Meeting in Clare County
Regular meeting of the Clare County Rod and Gun club set for Friday evening April 4 at the K of P Chub rooms over Anderson's Billiard papers. Meeting called for 7 30 sharp. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Rod-and-Gun Club
K.of
Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Walter H. Larman
H. B. Johnson
Soldiers and Sailors
Post and Auxiliary
Mack’s Furniture Store
Vth
Thomas W. Brown
Vernon Pioneer
J. D. Allen
George Hunt
Gilmore Township
Miller Brothers
Springer Farm
L. T. Meade
Ira Lower& Co
Brown Corners
Bucket Brigade
Surrey Township
CITY
Republican
Alex McKinnon
Vera B. Peterson
Lewis H. Thompson
Theron W. Dawson
Ralph Stevens
Edward House
David Ward
Fred E. Smalley
Orin Ward
A. Derby
Frank Mce-Knight
Harvey D. Krytz
Wm. Dwyer
Thomas Groves
John Northon
Walter A. Sneary
Herbert Jennings
John Phimsey
Fred Thompson
Harl Sternaman
George Jackson
Wam. Dunlop
G. I
Entertain With Musicale
J E. Doherty
William Emerson
Princess Theatre
Charles Bogue
Adv
Clare County Ministerial Association
Jénnie Burdicix
Caple
Gertie Gay
Makemuch Co
Mary Mocker
Wilma Acharda
Miss Wavery
Miss Alder
Ada Hochstettler
Eminence Blount
Adelaide Hiden
Perl Tryon
Oscar Schermerhorn
F. J. Burke
R—A. V. Giddings
Wm. B. Cooks
Chas. Brown
Arthur
J. Pp. Myers
Tessie H. Haines
Rose Williams
Com’r
Arthur Storms
Ralph Shull
Henry Mickle
Geo. Baker
K. A. Turner
Mary Sanders
L. M. Coats
Clarence Shull
W. C. Atwood Hamilton
Jerry Price
Warren Silver
J. Rauch
Len Hammersity
Joe Sullivan
People's Supervisor
Keysor
r—Orr Campbell
Justice
Alfred Ehle
Samuel McGoogan
Harry G. Baker
Wm. A. Oden
John VanBuskirk
Clifford Brasington
Lewis Rawson
Catharine Abbott
Theron Ww. Dawson
ROD & Gun Club
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