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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
4
The Black Act was a 1722 English statute aimed at suppressing lawless associations calling themselves blacks. It extended felonies to offenses against game laws and included provisions for punishment, including the use of anonymous demands for money.
Readable ad item lists low weekly prices for canned tomatoes oats coffee catsup prunes cider raisins and milk. Highlights include 8 cans oats per 21 lb batch, Easter Brand raisins at 21 75¢, 15¢ and 49¢ items, and extended shopping hours with open evenings.
A repair and supply ad touts guaranteed harness, collars, and parts with on-the-spot alterations. It promises better value than mail orders, immediate fittings, and no packing or wait times. Mentions hides and harness prices rising, urging quick purchase before spring.
Marion and Flint residents visit, with Mrs. Ford's funeral attended. Roy Allen loses his left hand in a buzz saw accident at La Frizell's. Jubilee celebrations, club gatherings, and farm plant sales fill the week. John W. Rawson and Crystal Swinehart wed April 14 at the MBE parsonage.
April 22 afternoon and evening revival meetings led by Pastors W. W. and H. M. Hurd address the question Where is Abel Do you have to let a man to be responsible for his death The evening service will be held at the church as announced with revival sermons in the customary schedule
Elder Harvey De Geer and Pastor R B McGuire invite all to Sunday School at 10:00 a m Social service at 11:00 a m Religio at 7:00 p m Women's Department meets every other Thursday at 2:00 p m All are welcome
Church notices list events and visits in Clare and surrounding towns. Pastor Henry and Mrs Flouse schedule preaching at 11 30 with a 6 30 young peoples meeting, while prayer meetings occur weekly and no evening service. Many locals travel to Cadillac Saginaw Flint Midland Mt Pleasant for visits and work.
The M. A. I. Aid organized a box social at Richmond hall on Friday night with a concert by the H. S. S. orchestra. Prizes went to the hardest-up costume and best old-fashioned attire, the event raising proceeds of 18.50 for future MiHW Aid activities.
On Tuesday evening April 10 the Farwell Woman's Club and husbands and invited friends gathered at Mr and Mrs B W Brown home for a social to raise funds for replacing last summer’s treasurer draw toward a civic improvement building. A fine supper preceded members sharing how they earned about 40 dollars. The evening featured stunts and contests and all were pleased with the wholesome gathering.
Effie Mowl Ford, born February 8 1849 in Suffolk England, died April 12 at her Farwell home after a long illness. She married William Henry Ford November 10 1869 in Cooper Kalamazoo County and farmed in Gilmore township. Survived by sons Albert Detroit Eugene Saginaw, two grandchildren, three brothers James Samuel Robert Mowl, three sisters Hannah Glass Jennie Sanford Anna Peters and many relatives. Funeral held at home with Rev H B Johnson of Clare officiating and Gilmore Cemetery interment. Out of town attendees included Mrs Lens Ford Chas Ford Elmer Ford Jennie Sanford Ben Killiker Rosa Baldwin.
Large crowds attend daily seven thirty revival at the Methodist church with many men present. Col Campbell conducts nightly this week and Rev Mayhew formerly of the Salvation Army speaks next week. Indians from Mt Pleasant join in, their costumes and Chippewa singing highlight the services. A Tuesday collection of ten dollars supports a new church they plan to build, as they come to Farwell free of charge with Col Campbell in gratitude for material gifts.
Highest market prices paid for wool and potatoes announced by Jas A Stanley Favorell. Contact phone 2sw for details on current offers and selling terms.
The Magazine of Business charts election year performance since 1883, noting years like 1888 above normal, 1896 below normal amid Bryan's free silver campaign, 1900 average, 1904 below normal, 1912 good, 1916 boom, 1920 above normal in part, and 1924 below normal then recovering, with cautions about reader sentiment.
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