Mayor L H Thompson Heads Fifth City Victory
After a blizzard and snow storm election day proved tough but L H Thompson won the mayoral race for a fifth term. Votes totaled 367 for Thompson and 426 for clerk and treasurer positions with Thompson holding a 277 vote lead overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Thompson
Alex McKinnon
B.S. Peterson
Faye Stephenson
John Phimsey
Geo. T. Jackson
Frank Holmes
Levi Cimmerer
Jos. Verette
Chas. Peters
Death Summons Grant Citizen Charlotte Lobdell
Charlotte Lobdell of Chat ham Ontario born October 29 1854 died April 8 1926 aged 71 years five months and five days. She married Amos Squires January 18 1874 and six children were born four died Eva Ida Emma Fred two sons Joseph and Roy survive with the husband. Two grandsons Floyd Squires and Frank LaPratt also survive. Funeral held at the Congregational church with Rev Johnson officiating and interment in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Lobdell
Chatham
Ont
Canada
Amos Squires
Eva
Ida
Emma
Fred
Joseph
Roy
Floyd Squires
Frank LaPratt
Tragic Death of Infant Junior R Allbee
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Allbee of Saginaw mourn the loss of their seventeen month old son Junior R after a pneumonia illness. Survived by two sisters and grandparents, funeral services were held at the home of Mrs Thos Walker conducted by Rev M S Wymer with burial at Gilmore Cemetery Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Allbee
Saginaw
Junior R
Thos. Walker
M.S. Wymer
Gilmore Cemetery
Feeding Scraps Hard on Chicks
An article warns poultry raisers against feeding table scraps to growing chicks as waste decays in warm weather and unbalances their diet. Scraps should be fed only to mature hens or when fresh and quickly consumed, with guidance from the Purina 1926 Poultry book distributed by Clare Hay Grain & Bean Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purina
Clare Hay, Grain & Bean Company
Winnie Post Dudd Becomes Attorney in Midland
Winifred Post Dodd daughter of Floyd L. Post and longtime Midland circuit court stenographer passed the Michigan bar exam at Michigan State College in Lansing and will take the oath of office next week before Judge Hart, becoming one of Michigan’s few native daughters to enter the legal profession.
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Midland
Michigan
Winifred Post Dodd
Floyd L. Post
Lansing
Eigh
Winifred
St. Joseph’s Academy
Adrain
Oramel B. Fuller
Dodd
Legal Fraternity
Bar Association
Hart
Midland Republican
Princess Theatre Week Broadway Style Picture Showings
April 10 to 16 features Lord Jim at the Princess with Conrad on opening day Then The Grand Dutchess and the Waiter a comedy Next Gloria Swanson in Stage Struck with public praise The Necessary Evil with Viola Dana and a 3 30 matinee Also The Vanishing American and Behind The Front at Madison Theatre Detroit shows May 4 5.
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Lord Jim
Joseph Conrad
Sun-Mon
Adolph Menyou
Morence Victor
Lues
Gloria Swanson
Gloria
Viola Dana
Redmans
Madison
Detroit
City Treasurer Election Thanks Expressed by Peterson
Prof B. B. Peterson thanks Clare Michigan voters for electing him city treasurer by a large majority. He pledges careful attention to the office. Souvenir folders from Clare with Slovak views are ready to mail at 10 cents, Kirk Patrick's drug store ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. 8. Peterson
Clare, Mich
Slovan Views
Kirkpatrick’s
Esteemed Vernon Citizen Mortie Brewer Dies at Home
Mortie Brewer died Sunday at his Vernon township home after a short illness. Born November 6 1878 he lived his entire life in the Vernon area. He was supervisor of Vernon township and left a wife Lena Norton and two children Forest and Dorothy. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday with Rev H B Johnson officiating and interment in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortie Brewer
Clara
Vernon Township
Clare
Morton BH. Brewer
Dwight Brewer
Lena Northon
Vernon
Forest
Dorothy
Mortie
Miss Hdith
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Charles Ulrich Dies in Sheridan Township at 80
Charles Ulrich died at his home in Sheridan township on Thursday April 1 at age 80 years 5 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held at the Colonville church with Rev Frank Bates officiating and burial at Cherry Grove. An obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Charles Ulrich
Colonville Church
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove
Red Cross Notes Cheerful Health Campaign Report
Miss Juve, our Red Cross nurse, led a clean mouth campaign in the school with help from local dentists. The Christmas Seal committee cooperated, and Takamine Bamboo Handle toothbrushes were distributed to children who needed them, with country schools invited to requisition through Mrs. A. B. Mulder. Miss Juve teaches Home Hygiene classes at the High School each Wednesday evening, and women join willingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Juve
Red Cross
Lansing
Hatton
Arthur
Grant
Sheridan
A. B. Mulder
Community Thanks for Fire Loss Help and Donations
In gratitude for neighbors and friends who assisted after a house fire. Thanks to the Brown Ladies Aid for donations and for the plant sent to my wife during her illness. Roy Gordon and family also express thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gordon
Card of Thanks from the Brower Family
The Brower Family extends heartfelt thanks to all who assisted and comforted them in their hour of sorrow.
Clare Game Warden Receives Transfer
C B H Pettit of Clare has been transferred for the summer to Bay Port after twenty years as Deputy Game Warden. He and Mrs. Pettit will move in mid April. Pettit's Bay Port duties will focus on commercial fishing inspection with prior experience on a State Patrol boat and in Cheboygan and Houghton. John Briggs of Harrison will cover his Clare territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BH. Pettit
Bay Port
John Briggs
Harrison
Clare
Freshman Ballad Wins in Clare School Contest
Gertrude Coats’s original ballad Abe Lincoln was named winner by Freshman English. The piece praises honesty and service, recounting Lincoln’s rise and commitment to freeing the enslaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Coats
Obituaries for Wilkins family settlers of Farwell
Three Wilkins siblings long residents of Farwell Michigan area died in 1926. Orletta Augusta born 1845 died March 18 at 80. Lucy A. born 1838 died March 28 at 86. George H. born 1850 died March 29 at 76. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Nash and Rev. Youngloye with the surviving brother A H Wilkins of Dallas. Body sent to Syracuse for burial beside parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Farwell
Orletta Augusta Wilking
Syracuse
N. Y
Nash
George H. Wilkins
Collerman
Miss Lucy
George Wilkins
Youngloye
A. H.wilkins
Dallas
Texas
Oldest Herrick settler Harriet Dixon dies at near 99
Mrs Harriet Dixon died Tuesday at 3 PM at Herrick aged almost 99 she would have reached 99 on June 17 funeral held Friday at 2 PM conducted by Rev EH Smith with interment at Cherry Grove she lived with daughter Mrs S MeJames a life sketch will appear in the Sentinel next issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Dixon
S. MeJames
Herrick
EH. T. Smith
Cherry Grove
the Sentinel
Goodman Seeks Clare County Treasurer Nomination
Republican voters are urged to support John R. Goodman in the candidacy for Clare County Treasurer at the September primaries. The note asks readers to consider his fitness for the role and to vote accordingly.
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Clare County
John R. Goodman
Farwell Sets Clocks Forward One Hour
The Village Council voted to move clocks ahead one hour starting next Sunday and declares all businesses will open on the new eastern standard time Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mheee
Eastern Standard Times
Third Ward Supervisor Thanks Voters On Reappointment
John Phinisey expresses sincere thanks to electors of the third ward for support on Monday April 5th and pledges to prove worthy of their confidence as ward supervisor.
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John Phinisey
Clare elects fifth-term mayor in gratitude speech
The speaker thanks Clare electors for confidence in electing him mayor for a fifth term and pledges to prove worthy of the trust with continued public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
LARD at Jackson's Market Listed at 16 Cents
An advertise row notes lard at Jackson's market priced at 16 cents per pound, with further details to attract shoppers.
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Jackson
Bate
First Month of Health Program in Clare County
The Itinerant Red Cross Public Health Nurse Miss Martha T. Jaye completed the first month of the health program in Clare County. Sessions were held at Clare Harrison and Farwell with ten classes weekly and 102 pupils enrolled. Adult classes run at night. teachers learned basic school child health inspections and parents will receive notices about defects and recommendations for medical or dental follow up.
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Clare County
Red Cross
Martha T. Jaye
Clare
Harrison
Farwell
Jaye
Court House
Spring Home Damaged by Fire on County Line
The City Fire Department fought a blaze at the home of Mr and Mrs George Spring on the county line and Maple street Tuesday forenoon. Fire started in the roof from a chimney spark and was controlled quickly, but smoke and water caused major damage. Losses were about 2500 for the Springs, 400 for the Dohertys, and furniture marred for the Wymans. all insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spring
Maple Street
Spring
M. A. Doherty
Eugene Wyman
Fisher-Yarbrough Wedding in Grand Rapids
Emma Fisher and Loren Yarbrough wed in a March 25 ceremony at the Holmquist home in Grand Rapids attended by immediate family. The bride wore light yellow crepe. corsage of sweet peas violets migonette. reception featured yellow white pink decor and a buffet luncheon. The bride, a Shepherd high school graduate, has ties to Clare and Farwell. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids where the groom has a steady position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Holmquist
Grand Rapids
Emma
Eli Fisher
That City
Loren Yarbrough
the Shepherd High School
Clare
Farwell
George Bryant
Yarbrough
Clare Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tuesday Evening
The Clare Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting at Phelps Cafeteria on Tuesday evening April 13 at 6 30 PM. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Phelp
Second Ward Voter Thanks Express Confidence
Acknowledge note from A Derby thanking Second ward voters for their support on Monday April 5th promising to merit the confidence placed in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Derby
Get Your Gold Fish While Our Stock Is Complete
A brief ad urges readers to buy goldfish while stock remains full and available at Kirkpatrick's drug store offering atoré-ady products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Atoré
Conservation Day program in Clare schools given by Study Club
The Claré Study Club and Clare Schools hosted a Conservation Day in the school auditorium on Tuesday afternoon April 6. Pupils from 8th grade to primary attended with many townspeople. Prizes were awarded for essays by Victoria Mercer and Thomas Horton, bird house designs won by Virgil Hochstetler, and bird and nature topics were presented by local educators and Rev. H. B. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré Study Club
Clare
Gumser
Mabel Mulder
John Wilson
Department of Conservation
R. Finch
Michigan
Victoria Mercer
Thomas Horton
Sth
Alderton
E. Pettit
John Asline
Arthur Horton
Derby
H. B. Johnson
Michigan Conservation Congress
Isle Royale
Palmer Hutchinson
Detroit
Johnson
Virgil Hochstetler
All Singing America
Study Club
Mabel Horton
Adah Hochstetler
Nellie Hampton
Myra Astline
Bergey Smith Miners Couple Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Christopher Smith of Mt Pleasant and Estella Bergy of Clare married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev B T Smith officiating. The couple will reside in Alma where Smith has a factory position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Estella Bergy
Clare
B. T. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Alma
Thanks to Voters Gs Che Bee and Ward for Support
The writer extends appreciation to voters Gs Che Bee and Ward for their support at Monday's election. BR 8 Chaffes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che, Bee and Ward
Dance Postponed Indefinitely at Mt Vernon Grangé Hall
The dance scheduled for Friday April 9 at Mt Vernon Grangé Hall has been postponed indefinitely by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grangé Hall
Potter auction slated for April sale of farm personal property
Local notice announces an auction on Wednesday April 14 to liquidate the personal property of B. L. Potter who resides east of the city and has offered his farm equipment and other goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetter B. L. Potter
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Edgar S. Peterson
Ralph Stevens
D. Ward
Ira Richmond
Jacob Mason
Wm. Leis
Mark Rodabaugh
Peterson
Faye Stevenson
O. A. Derby
M. R. Howlett
Ernest Chaffee
John Neithercut
Wm. Dwyer
Herbert Jennings
Junior R. Allbee
Winnie Post Dudd
Princess Theatre
M. E. Brewer
Brower
Clare Game Warden
Clare School
Freshman News
Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
Kathryn Cosgrove
Helen House
Robert Jackson
Alen Kidder
Ida Mae King
Grace Lister
Mayme Stevens
Evelyn van Dyne
Lowell Shull
Margaret Bowler
Hisse Huntley
Alla Rose Pall Thas
United States
Clark ‘Walters
King Arthur and His Knights
Maude Radford Warren
Surrey
Orletta
Lucy A. Wilkins
New York State
Cazenovia Seminary
Cazenovia
Methodist Church
Pol. Ady
Lewis H. Thompson
Fisher-Yarbrough
Chamber OF Commerce
Bergey-Smith
Chaffes
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