Dated Farwell parish notes and community updates
Community column from Farwell Ann Arbor area includes church services at Pere Marquette Latter Bay Saint Church with Harvey De Geer as pastor, Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11, and midweek meetings. It lists local births, visits, travel, repairs, and social events with numerous residents from Clare, Lake, Saginaw, Detroit, Flint, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latter Bay Saint Church
Harvey de Geer
Woman's Department
Methodist Church Saint Luke Sermon on Loss of Faith
Rev Edward Truman Smith presides at 11 30 a m service with sermon on the results of losing faith in men and women Prayer service at 7 30 p m Wednesday Everyone welcome Four Sundays remain in the conference year urging members to close it well Frank Lay leads Sunday School at 10 30 a m Sermon topic noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry House
Jesus
Edward Truman Smith
Frank
Early History and Growth of Farwell Township
In fall 1870 the first settler moved into the woods where Farwell now lies and by March the township and county were organized. Early rivalries with Clare over the county seat ended with Farwell prevailing. The first house appeared in winter 1870, J M Gale brought in stock of goods, and stores opened in 1871 by F M Hinds Levi Clark Wells Stone and Co. Henry Woodruff ran a hotel in log shanties, carpenters E M Cheney and Frank McLellan moved in. The first baby, May Farwell Voorhees, was born in May 1871. G L Hitchcock erected the initial house. The Rust House, a major hotel, rose in 1871 along with a courthouse schoolhouse shingle and saw mill and several dwellings. Continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Clare
E. Hall
J.M. Gale
F. M. Hinds
Levi Clark
Wells, Stone and Co
Henry Woodruff
E. M. Cheney
Frank McLellan
Carpenters
Special Meeting at the Church of God
Prof and Mrs BE Peterson of Clare organized a church evening service at the Church of God. Rev Mrs Edward McCrea and her husband, both blind from Florida, spoke and contributed musically. Mrs Peterson sang, Mrs McCrea played organ, Mr Peterson violin, others joined vocally. The event concluded with praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. S. Peterson
Clare
Church of God
Edward McCrea
Florida
Mce-Crea
Peterson
McCrea
Scene of Miracle Bethany on Mount of Olives slope
The scene lies on the eastern slope near Jerusalem about two miles from the city. Visitors are shown ruins said to mark the house of Martha and Mary and the tomb of Lazarus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Village
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Martha and
Mary
Lazarus
Gutenberg Bible First Printed With Movable Type
The Gut enberg Bible was the first printed book using movable metal type. It appeared in Latin at Mainz between 1452 and 1456 under Johannes Gutenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minz
Johannes Gutenberg
Pay Dog Training Reward Says Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine notes that kindness in training a dog yields better results than food, praising a pat on the head and a friendly word as essential rewards for beginners learning canine manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Magazine
Post Office Money Order System Origin
The program was established by Congress on May 17, 1864 to meet postal law conditions. It aimed to provide a great convenience to the nation and streamline money transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
The Abbot by Sir Walter Scott described
An 1820 novel The Abbot details events surrounding Queen Mary of Scotland. The work centers on monastic life and the abbey as a focal point of religious and political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Mary
Scotland
Front fullness in fashion. New tight hipline trend noted
The article explains front fullness as a key in the season's silhouette, linked to a snug hipline. Belts and hip bands shape the front, while crepe frocks show front fullness with self-made floral motifs. Designers cite multi methods including front plaits drapery and smocking as ways to achieve the look. Julia Bottomley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Art League of America
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Enchanting Silk Prints Highlight Summer Paris Fashions
French couturiers showcase sheer and opaque silk prints in jewel box florals and georgette designs. Draping trends feature floating panels and lace trims on chiffon frocks with sheer sleeves, pastel trims, and wide hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Julia Bottomley
Wastern
Unloyd
Bees Nest In Mrs Kraatzs House At Hinkleville
Correspondence from Hinkleville notes a swarm of bees under the siding at Mrs Myrtle Kraatzs house and the family hopes for honey this winter. Dorothy Sparbel returns to Big Rapids after vacation with her parents. Mrs Geo Boody visits with her daughter Mrs A Oliver. Emma and Alma Bellinger join Mrs A Oliver and Mrs F Hinkle at the Twelfth annual Tri county O B S meeting in Farwell Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Kraatyz
Dorothy Sparbel
Bigs Rapids
Geo. Boody
A. Oliver
Hmma
Alma Bellinger
F. Hinkle
Tri-county ‘Association of O. B.S
Farwell
Local visits highlight family gatherings across Clare county
Mrs. Maggie Ward of Clare visited at her nephew William Hawkins's home last week. Archie Purdy and family and his brother A Purdy and wife came by on Sunday. William Weston and daughter with husband Evert Wager of Gladwin called on Myrtle Kraatz last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Ward
Clare
Wm. Hawkins
Archie Purdy
A. Purdy
Wm. Weston
Evert Wager
Gladwin
Myrtle Kraatz
Local Notes From Clare and Vicinity inform of Visits and New Duties
Mrs. Henry Tryon arrived from Washington for an extended visit. Wm. Mahan to become foreman Monday and a section foreman steps down after many years. Berry pickers abound in marshes while harvests continue. Numerous visits noted among residents of Clare Roscommon Saginaw and Farwell including Fahnestock Lehman Scott Howell and Oman families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tryon
Washington
Wm. Mahan
J. Mahan
Farwell
Chas. Peterson
Leo Brezicha
Hight Point Lake
Chas. Philips
Roscommon
Clare
Raymond Scott
Forest Howell
Will Grigware
Saginaw
Carl Lechossow
George Irwin
Flint
Glen Amy
Rush Proper
Vic Finch
Freeman Township
Peter Oman
Dorothy Fahnestock
O. C. Sommerville
John O'Neil
John Martin
Marguerite
Roy McGrain
Crooked Lake
Weekend Visits And Family Trips In Local area
Mr and Mrs Otto Hulen of Flisit spent the weekend at their cabin on Three lakes. Mr and Mrs Andrew Graham with son and Earl Halstead of Lansing spent Sunday at the John Halstead Estelle Brooks and Hidgay Stanley camped at High Point Lake. Ed Smith of Sparta visited with Mr and Mrs Harry Spence. Thomas Wirt Mrs A Rogers and daughter with Mr and Mrs Gorton Rogers of Clare spent Sunday at their cottage. Mrs Chas Cook visited by her sister and family from Grand Rapids. Mr and Mrs Wm Grigware move to Pigeon this week to join their son Edward who operates there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Smith
Herbert Honeywell
Gaylord
Homer Schofield
Orion
Jas
Stanley
Rock Lake
E. S. Bennington
Mt. Pleasant
Geo. Irwin
Clare
F. B. Bingham
Saginaw
Raymond Scott
Lake
Frank Manning
Lake George
Lewis Corneal
East Jordan
Elmer Schofield, Jr
Velma
Ewart
Hart Holden
Flint
Cassie Davison
Canada
Elmer Schofield
Joyce Ann
Lena Kidd
Mr. Pleasant
Lena Davison
Sears
Thomas McGuire
Neal Griffin
Leo Oden
M. F. Nash
Winn
Walter Pitts
Ludington
al Snyder
Asa Stewart
Carl Updegraff
Bert Osterout
States
Arleigh Graham
Lansing
Geo. Grimm
Horton
Annabelle
Mervin Fitch
Jackson
Geo. Chappell
Joe Crawford
Bight Point Lake
John Coloskey
Littlefield Farm
Mildred House
Ruth Shear
House Farm
Rosebush
F. D. Bhle
Detroit
C. A. Graham
Agnes
Ruth Stanley
Forest Hill
Mildred Stanley
School of Methods of the Christian Assembly
Jilla Carpenter
Harrison
Ethel Graham
Walter Badger
Mudlake
Sid Sherman
Silverlake
Wm. Clayton
Merritt
Harl Morgan
New York
Milton Davison
Bay City
Meryl
Clelan Graham
Merritt Fuller
A. Powell
Wm. Ramond
Grand Rapids
D. Gilman
J. A. Graham
Aaron Irwin, Jr
Louie Johnston
Alfred Frizzell
Wm. Hooker
Carrie Fargo
Mary Leonard
Thos. Hilson
Highland Park
Fuller Cottage
Pioneer
Emma Updegratt
Carl
John Cassidy
Bertha Oliver
W. S. Shumway
Tom Wood
Gilmore
Effie Wood
Pontiac
Jessie Wood
Bert Hartley
Coldwater
Deckerville
Agnes Eager
Straub
Traverse City
Ross Boyd
Bert Hicks
Alma
Ira Badger
Margrett Rodgers
St. Johns
Walter Corneal
Geo. Holmes
Laura Stinchcombe
W. C. Fuller
Neta
Honor
Henry House
Rena L. Weeks
St. Clair
J. L. Littlefield
Pauline
Rosella
Aletha
Maxine Spore
Owosso
Agnes Hager
Reuben Updyke and Son
Mesick
Chicago
Geo. Lawrence
F. Frye
Wm. Davison
Melvin
A. G. Dewey
Boyne City
H. Dell
Hawkins
Wood
Alberta
Sarah McKnight
Adwin
Otto Hulen
Flisit
Three Lakes
Andrew Graham
Earl Halstead
John Halstead
Estelle Brooks
Hidgay Stanley
Notice of Hearing Claims in Hyman Estate
Probate Court of Clare County Michigan gives creditors four months from August 5 1927 to file claims against Joseph Hyman deceased at Harrison probate office. Claims due by November 7 1927 and will be heard December 1927 at ten oclock in the forenoon. Thos S Dorsey Judge of Probate.
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State of
Michigan
Clare
Joseph Hyman
Harrison
Said
Thos. S. Dorsey
Red Front Store Ad Highlights Soap and Grocery Deals
A local advertisement lists multiple items at reduced prices at Red Front Cash and Carry Store 509 McEwan Street. Deals include Ivory soap, Chipso detergent, a galvanized pail, Guest Ivory products, macaroni, cigarettes, fig bars, and sugar with special Friday and Saturday August 5 and 6 hours of evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash and Carry Store
McEwan Street
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Traine
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South
Pere Marquette
Cora Grimm
Pleasant
John Henry
Lillian McGinnis
O. V. Tuttle
Marjorie
Toronto
Ont
CG. A. Graham
Wilton Powell
Bertha Babcock
Freeland
Erma
D. V.smith
Denice
Donavan
Littlefield Cottage
Petoskey
Mr Smith
Bruce
Alger Cline
Au Sable
Mio
AuSable
Mrs. Dickerson
Mussell
Laucretoa
Creola Tucker
Mr. Dickerson
Mr. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pay Dog
Johnson
Houghton Lake Forest
Prudenvilee
Legals
Proctor & Gamble
Fred M. Morgan
Wenona Beach
Jay
Dayligh
Ll Fireworks Boat Races
Harry Mather
B. Minor
King Adm
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