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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
1
President Warren G. Harding passed away at 7:30 p m in a San Francisco hotel while talking with his family. He had been ill with poisoning from canned meats but was reported past the crisis before a sudden death surprised physicians and friends.
Atty Thomas Gari Holbrook of Clare and Miss Marie Mable Walker of Detroit wed in Madison at the bride’s sister home with Rev A Chase officiating. The bride, from Wautoma and a former Oshkosh Normal student, taught in Detroit schools. the groom, WWI veteran, Detroit College of Law graduate, is active in Masonic and American Legion groups and plans to open Clare offices. They will reside in Clare after September 16 following a wedding trip.
The Teal Bert Teall family extends heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and support shown after the loss of their loved one. Special appreciation goes to Gowers singers and to Reverends Roush and Reinhannt for comforting words.
A garbled notice states plume completion in two weeks at White's Creek and Moral Farm with a reference to Plaed yon and a phone 142.
On complaint by Game Wardens Pettit and Weston, John and Sherman Conway were brought into Justice Young's court at Harrison last week and each paid a fine of 10.73 dollars for taking a small lease from Budd Lake. Wardens report many rat complaints and will prosecute all offenders.
Mike McGuire of Vernon township ignored detour signals and plummeted into a sewer opening on East 4th Street. Marshall Erter found him drunk and escorted him to the city jail. A pint of hootch was found in the wrecked car and McGuire pled guilty, receiving a $50 fine plus $5 costs. Authorities seek revocation of his license.
The ninth Robinette reunion will be held Friday August 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis in Arthur township. Community members are invited to join longtime relatives and friends for the annual gathering at the Davis residence.
Vernon Grange announces a dance this Friday evening, August 10. All are invited to attend this community event at the grange hall.
Mt Pleasant Elks lodge plans a August 10 trip to Harrison for a Budd Lake picnic with initiation of many candidates. Events include log rolling for Michigan champion, baseball, swimming, diving, tug of war, pie eating, sack races, and a dance. Mayor Murphy will welcome, Rep Roy Woodruff to speak.
Mrs R E Murphy received news of the death of her son Archibald Fergeson Lackie in Berglin Michigan on Sunday July 29. Born October 6 1864 in Madoc Ontario he married Blanche Tate in 1889 and Dorothy Thompson in 1912, leaving eight children and a wife and mother.
A brief aphorism notes that asking for someone's advice can grant entry to their good graces. It frames consultation as a social tactic for rapport and influence, illustrating how humility and engagement open doors in conversations and relationships.
Asher M Teall of Sheridan dies suddenly at home last week from apoplexy while performing evening chores. Born August 6 1848 in Monroe county, he died July 26 1923 at age 74 11 20. Married July 28 1872 to Mary H Anderson of Clare. Survived by his wife adopted son Bert of Fenwick three brothers Janvier Charles Wm and a sister Jane McCelland. Funeral Sunday at Dover U B church with Rev H M Roush and Rev Charles Rieinhardt officiating. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
Board of Education selects incoming faculty for the Clare district for the new school year. Named are Katherine Geer kindergarten Charlevoix Denzil Slentz first grade Mr Pleasant Gertrude Norbeck second grade Mias L Cornell Vestaburg third Mrs A A Kidder Clare fourth grade Hazel Gharrity Gladwin fifth Winifred Wilson Vestaburg sixth Trene Wender Sebewaing seventh Ruth Hackmuth Clare eighth Stella Lampman Clare mathematics Harry Strait Clare principal Richard Bogan Clare agriculture and science Ruth Gardie Holland language O R Atkins Foulerville manual training.
Flint group approves a national publicity drive to boost bean usage. A nine tenths of a cent per bag levy on 1921 business funded the effort and Michigan members will sign a subscription to validate the action. A New York representative urged all states to act promptly.
Words cannot express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the loss of our daughter Bolya Sutton. Gratitude for floral offerings, help with cars, the singers, and Rev Milberry for comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. Mannie Sutton and family.
The report records the annual meeting held at the school house in Clate on July 9 1923. It lists receipts totaling 44 478 16 and details allocations for teachers wages and the contingent fund. A ballot elected H A Anderson to the Board of Education with 57 votes cast. The board minutes will be published monthly in The Clare Sentinel.
Public notice lists a dance of Dover residents at Gleaner hall on Friday night, August 94. all brothers invited.
The Athletic Girls' Base Ball Club lost to the Clare boys 4 to 2 at Clare Diamond. Ernest Kleiner pitched for Clare, Mise Tonge pitched for the girls, and Richard Bogan filled in left field after a player was sidelined. Coleman plays Clare Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Mary Osarr stars in Silver Wings at the Princesa Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7. The film has earned unanimous praise from critics and audiences including a New York minister who called it a compelling lesson for mankind.
A humorous guide lists rules for spinning fish stories. Homer Douglas of Clare advises inflating listener interest, not bringing the fish home, avoiding photographs, and confiding in a wife or multiple wives. He warns against guides and suggests targeting unfamiliar waters or inventing a creek.
A fragment from the Chicago American describes a sequence involving three youths and a crocodile, followed by a conflict over gambling where money is taken. The text reflects a troubled scene with violence and loss.
The Sentinel announces an August subscription contest in Farwell Harrison Temple Coleman Rosebush and vicinities. Prizes include a Gent's $22.00 white gold Elgin watch for the top male subscriber and a $22.00 wrist watch for the top female, plus numerous pens pencils beads and small items for various subscription counts. Solicitors must register and submit names addresses and prices to receive credit with weekly submission deadlines.
A social on Wednesday evening August 8 will serve homemade ice cream cake and pies on the church lawn. Proceeds support church benefits. All are invited.
Announcement invites Masons and friends from Clare and adjoining counties to a reunion at Budd Lake. The exact date will be announced later as committees prepare plans for the event.
For sale lots on Hight Point Lake described as a beautiful waterside resort site. Features include 50 feet water frontage and 16 foot back, just one mile off M20. Inquiries to Milior & Brown, 1 erwelk.
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