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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
1
Local newspaper notice outlines advertising rates in Clare Michigan with 5 cent per copy charges and 25 cent ten line display options. It mentions display ads by request, and references weekly Friday publication and post office entry.
F. W. O'Brien of the Michigan Inspection Bureau visits Clare to offer up to date ideas on fire equipment. He commends cooperation within the Clare Fire Department and recommends hiring a mechanic to maintain two trucks and ensure tires, fuel, and chemical tanks are ready. The visit outlines six smoke masks two foam extinguishers and six salvage covers as initial recommendations.
State Department of Conservation reports 480000 trout fingerlings in Clare county rearing ponds near Farwell. Plans call for two new ponds on the Tobacco River south of Tram Dam by May first after tests and investigations statewide. The historic dam area once ferried lumber downstream to Sag(n)aw Bay mills.
Miss Ethel Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim Wilson former Vernon township residents wed Clyde Marshall of Pontiac on August 3. Rev Frank L Fitche officiated at First Methodist church. The bride a Clare high school graduate and four year teacher in Clare county plans to live in Pontiac where the groom works for Pontiac Motor Car Co.
Charles Byron Carpenter born August 28, 1856 in Clarence New York died August 4 1929 at his brother Allen Carpenter's home Coleman after a lingering illness. Survived by brothers Leewin Clare Orange and Allen Coleman. funeral at Allen's Coleman home August 6 conducted by Rev Bowker with burial at Cherry Grove Clare.
Three Clare county men were sentenced in federal court at Bay City by Judge Tuttle for violations of the Jones liquor law. Pearl Hanner of Greenwood township received 13 months, George VanBuskirk of Greenwood township 14 months, and Thomas H. Austin of Temple 13 months. All pleaded guilty after federal officers seized their premises.
The second annual Powell reunion was held at Eight Point Lake last Sunday August 1. One hundred sixty five members and guests registered with the secretary. The gathering drew representatives from nearly every state section and featured Bohemian dinner and an after dinner program. At the business session the group voted unanimously to hold the next reunion at Eight Point Lake.
Mrs. John A. Jackson of Clare dies at St Marys hospital Saginaw after recent illness and surgery She had long served Clare and supported many causes Born Bridget T O Mealin February 22 1860 in Quebec Married January 8 1882 Daughter of North Onslow residents eight children six living Thirteen grandchildren survive Funeral at St Cecilia s church with parish clergy from Grand Rapids Big Rapids and Detroit present.
Miss Helen Raymond won the Clare Carnival voting with 457 votes to lead as Carnival Queen and represent Clare at the Eastern Michigan Water Carnival in Bay City next week. The runner up was Miss Mabel Huntley with 228 votes. other candidates were Miss Rose Woolston and Miss Wilma Hochstetler.
A lightning strike during a Tuesday afternoon storm razed the barn on Richard Emerson's Sheridan township farm. The fire destroyed at least thirty tons of his hay crop with no livestock harmed. Neighbors could not save the barn, and loss estimates were not provided though insured.
Warren Heiser a first ward resident and former mail carrier fell from a ladder while preparing to paint his residence. He fractured the wrist and left forearm when the ladder slipped at the base and his arm became caught between the rounds.
Seven year old Stephen Hladik, son of farmers near Lake George, suffered a badly crushed leg when he slipped into a sand rut beside a wood wagon. His father stopped the team promptly, and the boy received first aid before being taken to a hospital in Ann Arbor that night.
Four Michigan girls Miss Annabel McConnell Lor etta Shields Isabel and Bernardine Battle completed a six week motor trip through the west. They covered nine thousand miles visiting Denver Grand Canyon Yosemite Catalina Islands Yellowstone New Mexico Washington and California.
Clare County fair promises bigger prizes larger racing purses and a bigger program at Harrison September 17 to 20 A revised premium list introduces record prizes plus extra free attractions including a home talent play by the Advance Grange of Elm Grove expected to draw large crowds.
Robert Archambault and William Lange of Clare Fire Department earned diplomas from Michigan State College after attending the Michigan State Firemen Association convention at Sault Ste. Marie in July. The course covered first aid hydraulics hose streams hose and ladder evolutions salvage work and was deemed a thorough short course for fire department work.
The Thompson reunion gathered 63 members and 2 visitors at Cook's Landing, Hight Point Lake, on Sunday August 11. A noon chicken dinner followed a children’s program, and officers for next year were elected: president Mrs Mary Hampton secretary treasurer Mrs Pheebe Rust. Hdna Hampton will lead future programs with committee members Francis Hampton Harl Rush and Earl Woodward. Attendees came from Wint Alma Ewart Heisey Mt Pleasant Harrison Clare. visitors Miss Maybee Mr Pleasant and Mr Nicefy of Alnia.
Miss Hildegrade Forsburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Forsberg North Bradley wed John Groves of Clare at the bride’s parents home on Saturday August 10 in a simple ceremony conducted by Rev Bowker of Coleman. A dinner for 35 followed and the couple left for a motor trip to the Upper Peninsula. The bride is a Midland High and State Normal College graduate and has taught in Coleman schools the past three years. The groom, from Clare, works with Haley and Groves. They will reside at the McLeod house on Pine and East Seventh after August 20. Attending from afar were Mr and Mrs Isaac Walton Midland Mr and Mrs Ralph Kinnear Monroe Mr and Mrs Glen Dunlop Detroit Mr and Mrs Oliver Forsberg Flint Mr and Mrs Forest Parker and Miss Arlene Shinaberg Toledo Mr Arnold Monroe Waterbury Conn.
Report notes Michigan passengers escaped a wreck with no serious injuries. Only slight cuts and bruises were reported among those involved.
The Pere Marquette railroad company finished a concrete coal dock at Lake Station with capacity for five coal cars. A new pumping station is planned and will be electric once Consumers Power lines reach Lake.
The Decem Development Company of West Virginia drills a wildcat oil well three quarters of a mile from Lost Lake. Braden and Fortney oversee 24 hour labor as the 500 foot casing sits on rock after battling quicksand and rugged forest terrain.
Joseph H. Robinson 66, father of Mrs. Howard Jones of this city, died at his daughter's home Tuesday after a brief service at Thurston Funeral Home conducted by Rev. H. B. Johnson. Rema ins were taken to the old homestead near Freeport for Thursday services and interment in a nearby cemetery. He came to visit seven weeks ago and had been in poor health since arrival. He leaves two daughters and one son.
Nils J. Billgren born February 6, 1849 in Shane Sweden died August 8 1929 at his Lake George home after a long illness aged eighty years six months and two days He came to America in 1866 settled in Chicago worked as a woodworker then bought a farm near Bertha Lake Clare County moving to Lake George two years ago He left a wife Matilda Palm two sons Anton and two daughters Clara Swanson and Lillian Billgren seven grandchildren and many friends He served as township treasurer and was a Bible reader Funeral services were held at Farwell Methodist Church conducted by Rev H B Johnson with interment in Farwell Cemetery.
The Princess Theatre presents Revenge starring Delores Del Rio from The Bear Tamer's Daughter and gypsy life scenes. Also shown are The Barker with Milton Sills and Dorothy Mackaill and Carnival Holiday with behind the scenes merchants of Merith. Broadway Melody with special cast features White Nights of Broadway and Painted Doll in colors. Matinee Tuesday 2:30 and evening shows with prices 40c 20c. Next up Itinocenge of Paris with Maurice Chevalier singing and dancing.
The Brush College Ladies will serve home made ice cream and cake at John Rockey home Friday evening August 16. Everyone invited. Ramey and Belshinat will provide pure kettle rendered lard.
George Whiteside of the east edge of the city died early Wednesday after a stroke last Saturday evening. Funeral at his home Saturday at 2 30 led by Rev. H B Johnson, with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Life sketch to be printed next week.
The fourth annual Denno reunion gathered forty eight relatives from Indiana and southern Michigan at the Muscott home on August 11. A pot luck dinner, birthday cake for Addie Muscott and Walters cousins, and catching up with cousins new and old filled a joyful day. New member Betty Jean Nixon, five weeks old, joined the family as attendees exchanged visits before departing for home.
The Eagle Ladies Aid invites all to a church basement ice cream and cake social on Tuesday evening August 20. Proceeds support church activities.
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