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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
9
A reader discusses farsightedness noting eye structure causes shorter sight lines and urging early optometry consults. The column explains variation in farsighted intensity and suggests addressing the condition, with a continuation promised next Friday.
In Clare County Michigan Harrison circuit court on March 9 1925 the Saint John s Evangelical Lutheran Church by its trustees sues Louis M Yeager. Unable to ascertain defendant residence the court orders appearance within three months and publication of this order in the Clare Sentinel weekly for six weeks. Ray Hart circuit judge. Jos F Bowler attorney for plaintiff.
Probate Court of Clare County schedules hearing for Roy A Hoover to determine legal heirs and rightful heirs to inherit real estate of James Saul deceased. Hearing set for April 6, 1925 at 10:00 AM at the Probate Office Harrison. Public notice to run in Clare Sentinel for three weeks.
Mortgagee The Flowers Mausoleum Company will foreclose a mortgage on real property in Clare County Michigan. The sale will occur at the courthouse front door in Harrison on June 30 1925 at 9:00 a.m. The property lies in Clare City and consists of parts of lots 2 and 3 in block 19 with specified boundaries. The mortgage dated Sept 2 1924 originally by Tred M Stilgenbauer and Zelpha Stilgenbauer. amount due 453.10 principal and interest plus 15 attorney fee. no suit filed to date.
Mr Gorman of the Gorman Ford Stock Co visited the city Tuesday. Mrs Jay Ford of Grand Rapids visited relatives in Clare and nearby towns. Numerous residents from Clare Frost Marion Saginaw and Midland attended funerals and court. The Dover church play An Old Fashioned Mother raises funds at Hughes Bros on April 11.
Mayor James M Van Dengen heads a slate with no opposition. City Clerk William Folger City Treasurer Wallace Harper and ward leaders Hlmer Havens on the Citizens ticket. Aldermen Marion C Johnson Bernie F Hampton Ben Carpenter Bryan Fanning. Constables Edward Amey George Griffin.
A brief joke line about a man’s exertion and his fate as “going to the dogs” hints at a humorous social pun. The quip contrasts effort with decline, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor.
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves persistent stomach gas and nervousness. It quotes Lela Cook praising the product and promotes a single spoonful for cleansing the bowels, asserting it removes gas, relieves bloating, and uncovers hidden matter, with druggist J. W. Dunlop in Farwell and Wn. Burston supporting the ad.
Creditors may present claims against Martha A. Gilmore deceased within four months from March 27 1925 to the probate office in Harrison County. Claims heard by the court on July 17 1925 at ten oclock in the forenoon. Dated March 28 1926 Thos Sus Dorsey 2214.
Detroit bankers Dillon Read acquire Dodge Brothers Inc in a historic sale. A C Schwartz of the buyers confirms the purchase with John Ballantyne Dodge treasurer. No consolidation with others planned despite rumors of GM opposition. Reported price ranges from 105 million to 146 million cash, with bidding ending in favor of the purchasers.
Gerald Chapman, famed as the country’s most dangerous criminal, is sentenced by a Connecticut jury to death by hanging at dawn on June 25 for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly. He filed a notice of appeal immediately after the verdict.
The west half of the Nebraska end of the Omaha railroad bridge over the Missouri River will be sold at public auction by the Dakota County sheriff at the Dakota City courthouse on April 15. The sale satisfies a county tax claim of 73000 dollars plus interest for the past four years. Bridge owners resisted payment on a school bonds levy.
Dispatches from Tirana report Vienna Albanian revolutionists who attempted to seize Sentral blew up the customs house. Several deaths occurred and many windows within a mile were shattered. Military police arrested suspects and held court martial. Two men were found guilty and hanged.
The Prohibition Bureau becomes a practically separate treasury unit under a 80 year veteran disciplinarian. The department outlines control by a seasoned army officer and appoints Assistant Secretary Lincolan C. Andrews as the new head of prohibition enforcement.
Secretary of War John W. Weeks, likely to resign before June 30 due to illness, is confined at home with thrombosis. Doctors say his condition is not serious but alarming, and it is disclosed that he has suffered a slight stroke.
San Francisco hosts a grand fleet arriving from southern waters for ten days of final war game preparations in Hawaiian waters. The event is billed as the greatest peacetime maneuvers in the nation’s history ahead of a long voyage to Australia and New Zealand.
William H. Geer, head of Harvard's physical education department, was found unconscious for 27 hours and died from inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from his car exhaust. He was discovered on the floor of his garage.
John F. MacMasters broker convicted of bucketing in the $1.25 million failure of R. H. MacMasters and Co. brokerage. He headed the firm and now awaits sentencing after being released on $10,000 bail.
Governor General Léonard Wood warns Moro chiefs in provinces plan to dismantle fortresses amid grievances against Filipino officials.
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