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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1922
Page
1
Voters backed the Democratic city ticket in a surprise result defeating Republican hopes. Turnout favored boulevard lighting by a wide margin as the Democratic slate won mayor judge clerk treasurer and several alderman posts with lopsided counts across wards.
The second annual Style Show presented by Clare's Businessmen under the St. Cecilia Society proved a complete success with several hundred attendees. Living models from local firms showcased goods. proceeds totaled 105 pounds. Notable participants included Thompson Elden Bogardus Moco's apparel N L Tibbits Jewelry and Optical goods Stout Systers Style Shop Giles Hose Ed Anderson WW Brodericksx Floyd Kirkpatrick Jackson Brothers Howard W Jones Campbell Furnishings Central Gas Co Clare Hardware Wilson Davy Co Wm S Bicknell Co Gladys Hampton Silda Dunlop Grace Lister Monica McKerring Helen Aether Erva Tenniswood Faythe Barber Marjorie Jackson Mrs J S Bicknell Mrs Harvey Wilson Lena Louch Laura OGrady.
A reader urges inoculation of alfalfa seed in northern Michigan where the crop is new. The Michigan Agricultural College offers cultures for leguminous crops at a low cost, covering container and postage, with fresh material sent for use within a few days.
The Sentinel lists farm auctions across three days at Hatton Clare and near Hinkle school. M Fisher offers items at Gay farm north of Hatton starting 1:00 pm with no bidding. Selden Babe Stone auctions equipment near Clare at 1:00 pm with Thos Groves guiding. Edw Gilmore sells farm near Hinkle school in an all day sale with items to go regardless of weather.
Bernie Hawkins died Wednesday at his parents home after illness while practicing law in Detroit. He began as a child friend in Clare and grew into a successful attorney. The family declines funeral details. an obituary will run next week.
The Salvation Army aided 80 600 people in Michigan last year and over ten million nationwide. Its work spans sixteen major activities including charity winter relief maternity homes industrial homes and prison work. In Michigan two rescue homes cared for 245 girls and 25 babies and 200 Bible distributions reached prisoners in Jackson.
The Good Literature Club met at the Dome of Mrs. Norris Elden on Wednesday evening with Mrs. Reading presiding and Mrs. Comer as chairman. Discussions covered the romantic movement in France and included talks by Mesdames Comer Wilson OCaul Horton and Mise Dewey.
On Monday April 8 the county elected a set of supervisors to serve the coming year. Named are Arthur F M Myers Franklin Reginald Sharp Freeman F M Baker Front Robert Burns Garfield J L Cook Grant Clayton Montney Greenwood Ahas Van Blarson Hamilton A B Keyser Hatton W H Kennedy Hayes L D Wright Lincoln Redding Floyd F Davis Sheridan Jay Cinte Summerfield James Graves Surrey Lewis Finch Winterfield Harrison let ward Elmer Bavene Harrison 2nd ward Clyde Onurtis Harrison 8rd ward Ben Carpenter City of Clare 1st ward D Ward City of Clare 2nd ward George Vandeewalker City of Clare 8rd ward George Jackson. Lincoln and Winterfield未 reported but Arnold and Q J Deitz reportedly elected.
Sir James M Barrie’s The Little Minister becomes a Paramount picture with Betty Compson in the lead. The story is set in Scotland circa 1880 and features George Hackathorne with a supporting company. Shows at Princess Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday April 11th and 12th.
We extend our thanks to the pastor for comfort ing words the singers for hymns and friends for flowers. The K of P brothers and sisters offered kindness during the hours of sorrow after the death of our son and brother Mr and Mrs Lewis H Thompson and family
At the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs O Manee in Marion on Saturday March 11 a marriage joined Miss Marjorie Manee and Walter Jerred of this city with Rev Barker officiating. The couple are noted as former residents of the area and begin married life together.
Voters in Hatton township rejected a bonding measure totaling 83 000 dollars for damming and raising Beebe Lake. The result was a decisive defeat reported at the polls on Monday.
Mrs E A White opened a cafe in the Easter building on East 4th Street this week. The new establishment plans to serve the public with regular meals and varied corn dishes, offering early hours and steady service.
The council met Tuesday per a mayoral call to address boulevard lighting. Two bids were heard and the mayor and city clerk were authorized to purchase the entire equipment from Electric Appliance Co as agent for Westinghouse for 78 suburban posts at 47.90 each with globe canopy and transformer. Delivery to Clare expected in 3 4 weeks.
Prof G H Coons of Michigan Agricultural College says a two million dollar annual oat crop toll from oat smut can be largely eliminated by seed treatment with formaldehyde. The method uses one pint formaldehyde per 50 bushels, sprayed then covered four hours before planting, with safety notes and a backup sprinkling method also outlined.
Larman Post members must wear uniforms at the military funeral of B. O. Hawkins, brother of Wm. Hawkins. Watch mail for exact time. Post meets Friday night despite bad weather. urge eligible relatives to join the Auxiliary.
Clare Study Club and friends met with Mrs John Wilson on March 28 despite a March storm. President Mrs. Anderson presided. The program featured music by Sousa American Music and Composers, readings, and vocal numbers with participants including McGuire McDowell Ogigaman Buck Buck and McAllister. Committee praise noted. next meeting set with Mrs. Dorsey.
The Isabella County Pomona Grange will meet with Union Grange on Tuesday April 11 1922. Program includes a business meeting dinner open meeting and multiple musical numbers and recitations with addresses by W H Smith W B Wood Hon Peter S Leapor and Mrs Vera Bronstetter among others.
Truman E Thompson of Clare county born March 16 1895 in Sheridan township died at Caro Michigan aged 27 funeral Friday conducted by Rev G P Badgley with interment at Cherry Grove.
The 1921 law makes it a misdemeanor to cut trees or shrubs within public highway limits without a permit. State Highway Commissioner and county authorities will enforce strictly on state trunk and federal aided roads. Landowners face arrest or imprisonment for violations. law aims to conserve trees, improve highways, boost tourism and property values.
Citizens of Clare form a makeshift Elks group to secure lodge benefits. Officers elected include Chairman Geo G.W. Phelps, Secretary A E Achard, Treasurer M B Gallagher. Arrangement Committee features Floyd Kirkpatrick, Geo Anderson, L W Jackson. Dance planned with communal event proceeds.
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