Clare Co Sunday School Convention Set At Lake George
The Clare County Sunday School convention will be held at Lake George on Wednesday August 18. Rev Hawthorne of Mission Pleasant and Mr Mobr will speak, with Prof Peterson aiding music. The program covers morning and afternoon sessions with songs, prayers, readings, reports, elections, and an evening address on meeting the hour’s challenge.
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Clare Co
Lake-George
Wednesay
Wks George
Mobr
Hawthorne
Mbs
Gibbs
Peterson
L. L. Hawthorne Music
E. K. Mosbr
F. Weatherhead
T. A. Fulier
E. C. Clapp
E. K. Mobr
Lake George Entertainment Promises Weekend Spectacle
Plans for a large village show at Lake George include a minstrel act band orchestra hypnotists contortionists and more. The event aims to defray Sunday School convention expenses and tickets cost 25 and 10 cents. It will be held Friday evening August 13 at 8 p m with a warning to avoid laughing too hard.
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Lake George
Memorial note for Henriette Smith from Missionary Society
The Missionary Society of Clare expresses sympathy for Henriette Smith who has passed away. Members mourn her loss and honor her faithfulness and loyalty to the society.
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Henriette Smith
Missionary Society of Clare
Boy Refuses Five Dollar Day Beat Work Demand
A boy, asked to work on the beat for five dollars a day, protests the offer as insufficient and asserts he will not work for that wage. The dialogue reflects urban conditions and the era’s attitudes toward child labor.
Prolonged Clare Common Council Proceedings 1920 1925
Proceedings of the Clare city common council note quorum absence on July 6 1920 and a July 19 1925 regular meeting with calls to order counts of members bills approved this includes labor at water works street work and fire department costs plus sidewalk petitions and water collection reports. Adjournment follows with a petition for street grading and assessment proceeding. Mrs Bruce Gibbs entertains guests in Charlotte visit.
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Common Council
A L. Rogers
Protem Johnson
Ald
Dwyer
Hampton
Mason
Reeder
Johnson
Ala
Smalley
Doherty
Fiose Co
Clara Fire Dept
Committee of the
Clare Fire Dept
McKerring
Mich
St. Tel. Co
Jobo Parks
Fred Parrish
Robt, Taylor
Jos. Verette
E. A. Anderson
Adam Horning
Hawkins
A. L. Rogers Freightand —Atentionery
Clare Sentinel
Midh Supply Co
Standard Oil Co
C. Ball
Roy McKisnon
Ibling Broe. Co
Ald. Mason
Ald. Dwyer
Ald. Reeder
Chas. Smith’s
Maple St
Clare, Mich
City of
Clare
Fifth Street
Mapie
Wheston Avs
Terrace
Yeas
Naye
Gold Bricks In Purebred Cattle Schemes Hit Michigan Farmers
Michigan farmers face fraud in cattle breeding schemes selling common Shorthorns as purebreds under stock company plans. Bulls bought for 200 to 800 dollars are sold for 600 to 1000 dollars with Little regard to pedigree. Palmer Brothers of Belding cited among dealers. investigation by Michigan Agricultural College staff and County Agent Alexander MacVittie notes overpricing and misleading pedigrees. The cooperative bull association originated at the college in 1906 and has spread nationwide, but the current practices are condemned as exploitative despite the plan’s basic merit.
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Michigan
Michigan aAusricultural College
Stock Company
F Association
Buila
Union
Toledo Artist Tolson to Teach at Fine Arts Institute
Norman Tolson of Chicago, a rising young artist, has been hired to teach at the Fine Arts Institute in Kansas City starting October 1, with his wife teaching water colors. Tolson’s exhibition works have won several prizes worth hundreds of dollars, delighting Lake George residents.
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Lake George
Norman Tolson
Cchicago
The
Fine Arts Institute of
Kansas City
Missouri
Folson
Tolson
Wal
Fine Arts Institute
Mr. Tolson
News Item Request From Correspondents
Editors invite correspondents to send readable news items with clear names and details. Because many Mrs Brown realities exist, include precise identities and relationships to help publishable copy.
John Rodabaugh Arraigned Over Raisin Dope Case
A seizure at John Rodabaugh’s property led to state analysis showing the contraband contained more alcohol than allowed. Rodabaugh was arraigned before Judge Meter, awaiting exam, and bound over to the circuit court. J F Thompson and family from Toledo visited here and left for home.
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Senticel
John Rodabaugh
Krodab Daugh
Meter
Senator Johnson Praises Harding League Stand
Senator Hiram W. Jennson of California announces that Harding’s acceptance speech clearly anchors on the paramount issue the league of nations. He claims this stance guarantees Republican success and Harding’s election. The statement lauds Harding for a firm Americanist position and predicts a resounding Republican victory.
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Hiram W. Jennson
California
Harding
Jiesae
League of Nations
Republican Party
Republican Congresa
Pan Pasa
League
Notice to Contractors for State Reward Road Bid
Sealed bids for one mile of state reward road in Clare County are due August 18 1920 at 10 a.m. Bids shown at Harrison Michigan office. plans available there. Include $50.60 certified check per proposal. Bid right to reject any bids reserved by Board of County Road Commissioners. Richard Emerson chairman John MecAntoch S W Siy board clerk Seymour Andrus dated Acquat 5 1920.
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Board of Road Commissioners
Clare County
Harrison
Michigan
Sheridan Townesship
Township
Church Services Schedule Summary
Church notices list Methodist Episcopal Rev E W Davis preaching both services with Rev M B Wymer. Christian Science holds Sunday 10 30 a m Odd Fellows Hall and Thursday 7 45 p m. Church of God Sunday school 1 90 and 2 00 preaching. Lutheran Hugo Hoernecke German service 11 15 a m. Catholic Rev J J McAllister 8 06 a m. Weather note and Camp meeting mention.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Church OF God
Hugo H. Hoernecke
Court House News Bridges Licenses
John Garvner 21 Arthur Twp Naomi Ba 19 Hatton two John Acre 23 Arthur Two Beatrice E Garver 16 Arthur Two George Bakey Batle 4 Farwell Mildred Martin 20 Sheridan Two Gay Wilcox 38 Wisconsin Chariotts Short 18 Greenwood Two Bert Bikey 38 Traveree City Mich Anne Macklem 5 Twp
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John Garvner
Arthur
Naomi Ba
Hatton
John Acre
Beatrice E. Garver
George Bakey
Batle
Farwell
Mildred Martin
Sheridan
Gay Wilcox
Wisconsin
Chariotts Short
Greenwood
Bert Bikey
Traveree City
Mich
Anne Macklem
Currie speech attacks wartime economic strain and labor leaders
Congressman Currie spoke to a large audience at the corner gathering Saturday evening, focusing on economic conditions affecting farming. He warned of unrest and alleged use of organized labor by unprincipled leaders, insisting legislators opposing such schemes face political retaliation while affirming faith in the American people and free government.
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Congressman Currie
McEwan
Onda
Congreas
Fam
Currie
Congress
Gladwin Camp Meeting Planned at Fleming's Grove
The 10th annual Gladwin County Camp Meeting runs August 11 to 29 at Fleming's Grove three miles north of Gladwin. Services are three each Sunday and two on weekdays at 2 30 and 7 34 5 p m. Evangelista Lyman Brough and Chas Kotesky will attend. Information from Ailen Card Gladwin RK. F. D.i. Rev V Buxton Pres.
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Gladwin Co
Fleming’s Grove
Gladwin
M. Evangelista
Lyman Brough
Chas. Kotesky
Ailen Card
Gladwin RK. F. D.i
V. Buxton
Hungarian lad Stev- Muchie tied to Vernon tragedy
James Waich says Stev- Muchie, a Hungarian lad mentioned last week, is linked to a Vernon township death by his beet worker father about three or four years ago. Waich recalls the incident and notes the mother may now live in Leaton.
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James Waich
Stev- Muchie
Vernon Township
Mr. Waich
Leaton
Roy Woodruff speaks at Duncan's Hall with small turnout
Bay City resident reports Roy Woodruff drew about 40 or 50 people at Duncan's Hall last Wednesday. The publicity was poor and attendance may have been by card only. Several invitees say they were personally invited.
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Roy Woodaruff
Bay City
Duncans Hall
Wes
Woodruff
Card
Slanders Provokes City Halls Hearing In Mt Pleasant
Joe Simpson and family from McAlister Oklahoma visited the area this week. A local slander case dated Tuesday at City Halls drew legal talent from Mt Pleasant and the city, though testimony was unclear and jurors struggled with the evidence and verdict.
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Mt. Pleasant
Second Annual Cochran Bennet Reunion at Ithaca Gratiot Co
Elm Grove correspondent notes the Second Annual Cochran family reunion held August 7 1920 at the Cochran homestead near Ithaca Gratiot County. Sixty five relatives attended a bountiful dinner and program with new members, officer elections, and a group photo. Relatives traveled from Clare Midland Detroit Grand Rapids Alma Breckenridge by auto. next year’s gathering planned at Mrs Wm Teables home.
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Elm Grove
Cochran
Wm. Cochran
Gratiot Co
Ithaca
Rooert Couchran
Mra
Pearl McLane
Clare
Midland
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Alma
Breckenridge
Wm. Teables
Close Out Bargains At Demarests Cash Store
Demarests Cash Store advertises close out bargains across all departments. Silk thread 10e, boys school waists, and dresses marked down. children and misses clothing on clearance with prices such as 98c to 1.49. All stock sold regardless of cost.
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Demarest’s
Hopkins pastor chosen for Congregational church
Rev. Badgley of Hopkins Allegan County preached here last Sunday and was invited to become pastor. He accepted the call and will begin Aug. 22. He has a wife and two grown children.
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Badgley
Hopkins, Allegan Co
Early Yellow Dent Corn Superior Maturity Report
Al Walters of West Grant delivered two stalks of Early Yellow Dent corn with ears nearly fully formed. He planted May 11 and harvested green corn by August 6. He owns ten acres and some ears are too far advanced for cooking. Who can beat this?
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al Walters
West
Grant
Mrs U S Derby Farewell Gathering in Ewatt
Mrs U S Derby prepares to move to Ewatt to care for her aged mother. About thirty local ladies met Tuesday evening at Mrs T W Baichall’s home to express regret and presented Derby with a fine purse as a keepsake of the occasion.
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GC. S. Derby
Ewatt
T. W. Baichall
American Legion to Meet Thursday in Club Rooms
The American Legion will meet in club rooms on Thursday August 19. It is important that every member be present. Larmon Poet 138.
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The
American Legion
Harold Poulson Injured At Work In Sag inaw
Harold Poulson of Sag inaw arrived with a badly fractured left arm after being pulled into machinery at work. The incident is described in fragmentary fashion with literary asides mentioning Antony and Caesar as a somber backdrop.
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Harold Poulson
Saginaw
Caesar
Mark Antony
Bryan
Antony
Casear
James S. Bicknell Touted for State Senate Seat
Detroit editor lauds James S. Bicknell of Clare as ideal candidate for the 28th District state senate. Praises his public service, bank experience, and patriotism. urges Republicans across counties to support his candidacy on August 30.
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the Settines
James St. Bicknell
Clare
Senate
James S. Bicknell
Citizens Bank of
Clare County
Bicknell
Vernon Couple Honored on 40th Wedding Anniversary
The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Allen of Vernon drew a large turnout with over 100 guests from across the state and beyond. A luncheon was served on the lawn after a program of music and recitations. Mrs. J. B. Wilson supplied reminiscences while J. Bowler presented a mantel clock as a keepsake from the company.
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Dewey Allen
Vernon
J. B. Wilson
Mre Jobo Duncan
J. . Bowler
School Board Offers Reward for Vandals at Hinkle School
Reward of 25 dollars offered for information leading to conviction of parties who broke windows and burned library books at Hinkle school home, Dist. No. Grant. By order of school board. QO. W. Smith, Director. Ajoncio Tatman reports illness while job search at Dow Chemical plant in Midland area. Dayton cake misinterpreted as personal, later seen as townwide gift from Gov Cox.
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Hinkle School
Achool Board
W. Smith
Dayton
Ohio
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Joe Simpson
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Okla
R. Simpson
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Liberty
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