Tragic Pere Marquette Wreck Claims Two Trainmen
Two men died in a Pere Marquette wreck west of Midland when the engine derailed and overturned. Engineer Thomas Kelley and fireman Char ing B Merrill perished, while conductor Richard A Hayes and several others were only shaken or lightly injured. The derailment occurred near the Midland depot as the train, delayed by a prior wreck, approached Sag inaw. Merrill’s death followed hospital treatment and burial arrangements were made in Harrison Michigan.
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Pere Marquette Pass
Benger
Midland
Thomas Kelley
North Seventh Street
Sagi‘naw
Charing EB
Merrill
Harrigan
Kelley
Saginaw
Richard A. Hayes
North Wash
Save
Roy Dice
Manistee
Charles Chinery
Red Fox
Orville Breen
Miltland
Sagind
Clare
Walhalla
Ludington
Dow
Charles BE. Merrill
Harrison
Pere Marquette
John Merrill
Ernest
Harry
Marie
Ben Conductor
Mr. Merrill
Vernon
Michigan
Orson Blystone Dies After Short Illness in Sheridan
Sheridan township bids farewell to Orson M Blystone after a brief illness. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon with interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery. A sixeth of his life to appear in The Sentinel next week.
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Sheridan Township
Orson M. Blystone
Cherry Grove Cemetery
the Sentinel
Clare Base Ball League Financial Report 1923
Balance on hand July 1 1923 30.31 receipts from a July 29 game 42.00 total 72.31 August 1 1923 balance 0.76 disbursements include labor for A Gorr 2.00 taxi trips 16.00 selling tickets 3.00 tending gate 2.00 chasing fouls 0.60 supply 3.05 and miscellaneous entries for Kleiners Antonsall and other small items.
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A. Gorr
Harrison & Beaverton
Kleiner
Kleiners
H. A. Antonsall
Remains of Frank Acre Laid at Rest
Following a lingering illness, Frank Acre of Arthur township died Sunday morning August 5. Born April 24, 1865 in Bayoun Algon county Ontario, he came to Michigan in 1882, married Emma Abbott in 1885, and left behind wife Emma and three children, plus siblings and grandchildren. The note expresses family mourning and honors his kindly character.
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Frank Acre
Arthur Township
Frank G. Acre
Bayoun
Algon County
Ontario
Michigan
Burnside
Lapeer County
Clare County
Emma‘Jane Abbott
Olive Robinett
Arthur
Catherine Mickle
Detroit
Alma Standard
Almont
Ezra
Alex Acre
Clifford
John Acre
Pontiac
Fred Doty
Earth
Redpath Chautauqua Draws Large Crowds in City
The Redpath Chautauqua visits our city for the second time this week and draws hundreds from Clare and nearby areas. Each evening offers a varied program praised by all, with Miss Jane Larimer guiding the afternoon children's play hour. Tonight marks the final performance of the year and a decision on a possible return next year.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Clare
Jane Larimer
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our bereavement. Grateful for floral offerings Rev Bates comfort and those who provided autos. Mrs. Frank Acre and family.
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Bates
Frank Acre
Rural Letter Carrier Association To Hold Meeting
The Clare County Rural Carriers Association will hold a meeting at the Farwell post office on Tuesday August 21. All members are urged to attend and hear the delegate's report from the state convention. Fred Budsor is president of the Clare County R. L. L. CG. A. A tailor made man.
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Clare County Rural Carriers’ Association
Farwell
Fred Budsor
Clare County R. Ll, CG. A
Memorial service honors late President Warren G. Harding
Several hundred people gathered at City Park last Friday for a memorial service honoring Warren G. Harding. Mayor L. H. Thompson opened, followed by Rev. Fr. George Flanagan and Rev. C. A. Lehnees, Atty. A. W. Perry, and Rev. Cy B. Berry. Speakers praised Harding’s character and service, uniting attendees across politics and faith. The event emphasized national ideals and community ties.
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City Parke
Warren G. Harding
L. H. Thompson
George Flanagan
C. A. Lehnees
A. W. Perry
Cy B. «Berry
Congressman Ketcham to Visit Clare
John C. Ketcham former State Grange Master will address a mass meeting in Clare on Saturday August 45 at 7 30 p m He will speak on the economic conditions of today and his remarks are expected to attract a wide audience The meeting is open to all and Grangers are urged to attend to show loyalty
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John C. Ketcham
Clare
Ketcham
John Robinsons Circus to Visit Mt Pleasant in August
The John Robinsons Circus and trained wild animals, on its 100th North American tour, will perform in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday August 22 with a three ring arena show. Crews and agents work five weeks in advance to ready the twelve acre canvas setup and town arrival.
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John Robinson
North American
Mt. Pleasant
Illers
Hach
Red Cross aids Clare ex soldiers with service aid
Clare County ex-service men are urged to meet Miss Helm this week to file claims and prepare affidavits for ailments from army or navy service. Bring your service record and report at the appointed time for a square deal, says N L Tibbits, Post Commander.
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Clare County
Red Cross
Miss Helm
Army
Navy
Jack
N. L. Tibbits
Charles Ray Stars in A Tailor Made Man at Princess
Charles Ray appears in A Tailor Made Man at Princess Theatre on August 21 and 22. Admission is 8 cents, plus a 100 requirement noted.
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See
Charles Ray
Man
Princess Theatre
Michigan Hens Lead Egg Laying Marathon
Michigan pens dominate the International Egg Laying Contest at Michigan Agricultural College. White Leghorns lead with Elmer H. Shaw’s South Haven pen producing 1808 eggs to top the standings. The contest includes entries from 12 states and Canada with nearly a thousand hens.
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Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Ontario
Quebec
EH. C. Foreman
M. A. GC
Elmer H. Shaw
South Haven
O. S. Thompson
Allen
Northland Farms
Grand Rapids
George B. Ferris
W. C. Hickard
Paw Paw
Eagle Nabs 70 lb Boy in Field After Narrow Escape
Eddie Maurer recalls a large eagle at Ubly that knocked him down and grabbed him with its talons lifting him ten feet before neighbors say he hacked at the bird and freed himself. The 13 year old's arms were smeared with eagle blood when he returned home. The tale comes from Tuscola County Advertiser readers east of Ubly.
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Eddie Maurer
Ubly
Eddie
Tuscola County Advertiser
Salesman Wanted By Large Wholesale Grocery House
Opportunity to earn $4000 annually or more with chance to build a permanent trade selling a full line of groceries. No prior grocery sales experience required. House offers advancement into executive positions. Apply P. O. Box HH, Chicago.
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Chicago
Appreciation to local farmers and fire department
Ernest Ramey expresses thanks to the farmers and city fire department for valued assistance Tuesday afternoon when a fire threatened his buildings east of the city.
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Farmers and City Fire Department
Ernest Ramey
Beautiful Michigan lakefront lots for sale near M-20
For sale on Hight Point Lake in Michigan are lakefront lots with 60 feet of water frontage and 150 feet depth, one mile from M-20. Described as a beautiful summer resort area with shade, fishing, and bathing. Written by Miller & Brown, Farwell 3914.
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Ots
Hight Point Lake
Michigan
Miller & Brown
Farwell
Young Couple Wed in Lansing in Clare Style
A August wedding unites Miss Ula Mae Graham and Albert H. Thurston at the bride’s Lansing home with Rev. C J McCombe officiating. The bride, formerly with Wilson Davy Co and Arbaughs, marries into Clare life as Thurston runs a battery service and auto repair with Clute garage. Family and friends hosted showers and gifts, with additional gatherings in the days before and after. The couple will reside in Clare.
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Lansing
Ula Mae
Joseph Graham
Albert H. Thuston
Charles A. Thurston
C.jéffares McCombe
Central Methodist Church
Clare
Wilson-Davy Co
F. N. Arbaugh’& Co
Westinghouse Battery
Cluté
Jocal Masonic
K. of P
Arbaughs
Theron Dawson
Archie Roseberry
the Sentinel
Corner Stone Laid for St Henrys Church in Vernon Township
A large crowd witnessed the laying of the corner stone for the new St Henrys church in Vernon township last Sunday. Rt Rev Edw D Kelley of the Grand Rapids Diocese presided with ten priests assisting. Bishop Kelley delivered a well received sermon after blessing the bell. Fr Flanagan, the pastor, leads the project. exterior will be cut stone and brick with luxurious fixtures ordered from Germany over a year ago.
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St. Henry’s
Vernon Township
Edw. D. Kelley
Grand Rapids
Kelly
Flanagan
Fr. Flanagan
Germany
James W Coulter Found Fully Competent in Clare Case
A petition filed by Mrs. Belle Dellar asked that James W Coulter be declared mentally incompetent. A Harrison probate hearing with two doctors presented both sides. Judge Dorsey ruled Mr Coulter fully competent, with John Quinn for Mrs Dellar and Joseph F Bowler for Mr Coulter.
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Clare
Belle Deller
James W. Coulter
Hiram Latison
Harrison
Dorsey
Dellar
Coulter
A A Poole Dies in Detroit Receiving Hospital
The Sentinel reports the death of A A Poole a former resident of Northwest Gilmore at the Receiving Hospital Detroit at age 56 He had been taken there for treatment Funeral services were held on Wednesday.
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the Sentinel
A. A. Poole
Northwest Gilmore
Detroit
Death claims 17 year old Clayton Loar in 1923
Clayton Loar born May 27 1906, oldest child of John and Mrs Loar, died August 12 1923 at home in Arthur township from measles followed by diphtheria. Survived by parents two sisters five brothers and many friends. Burial at Cherry Grove cemetery beside sister Zelma who died August 2 1923 with Rev C B Milberry officiating.
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Clayton Loar
John Loar
Arthur Township
Cherry Grove
Zelma
C. B. Milberry
Man severely injures hand while setting cemetery marker
John Greer severely injures his right hand Tuesday at Cherry Grove cemetery while lifting a two hundred fifty pound marker. Do A Wellman assists with first aid and Greer is taken to the city for medical care.
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Cherry Grove Cemetery
John Greer
Do. A. Wellman
John
Consumers Power Co
Mr. Greer
Respected Gilmore Resident Hugh Owens Dies After Illness
Hugh Owens of Northwest Gilmore died after a short illness. The funeral was from his home on Tuesday morning and interment followed in Gilmore cemetery. Obituary to appear in next week.
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Hugh Owens
Northwest Gilmore
Gilmore
Hay Fever Free Michigan Resorts Sought By Victims
Michigan health officials note rising inquiries from residents seeking ragweed free areas for summer escape. Readers request lists of districts in Michigan where hay fever is absent and opinions on towns such as Manistee Frankfort Glen Haven Northport and Traverse City. The article cites that 95 percent of hay fever cases are autumnal from ragweed and urges locals to consider ragweed free localities.
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Michigan Department of Health
Michigan
Manistee
Frankfort
Glen Haven
North Port
Traverse City
Fire Department Responds Twice Tuesday to Wood Fires Near Town
The city fire department, using its chemical apparatus, fought a woods fire near the Ramey slaughter house and a second blaze near Hzra Cobleigh. Neighbors assisted, and both fires were contained with little damage. A third incident Tuesday night involved an automobile and the gas station area at Thompson and Wilkinson, caused by a tourist lighting a match to gauge fuel. The blaze was put out quickly with minimal damage.
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Ramey Slaughter House
Hzra Cobleigh
Archie Miller Woods
Alsoo
Thompson & Wilkinson’s
Clara Produce Co Extends New Cream Offer
Fragmentary OCR notes promote Honest weight and fairs with a Clara Produce Co contact and a cream offer. Text is unclear but signals a producer ad or price claim.
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Clara “Produce Co
Ninety per cent of whiskey is poisonous in Detroit
Detroit reports ninety percent of whiskey sold in Michigan and surrounding states is synthetic liquor made from denatured alcohol, colored and labeled to fool chemists. The prohibition unit cites Seizures and a “Dry Navy” in the Detroit river as factors.
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Detroit
Mich
Middle West
Michigan
Canada
Prohibition
Detroit River
Detroit House of Correction
Sault Ste. Marie
U. S
Marshal Brown
Eastern District of Michigan
Chemical Division
Prohibition Unit
Washington
W. A. Evans
Chicago Daily Tribune
West
New York
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Ohio
Indiana
Colorado
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Cappers Weekly
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Harding
Europe
Shipping Board
New Millinery Store Opens in Clare
New millinery line for fall and winter displayed at 126 W 4th Street beginning Saturday August 8. Mrs. M R Howlett and Miss Mary Rousssian invite ladies to call and view stock before purchasing.
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Clare
W. 4Th Street
M.R Howlett
Mary Rousssian
Clare Produce Co Prices For Poultry Sale
Before selling your poultry get our prices it means money to you Clare Produce Co Bt.
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Clare Produce Co
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P. M
Chas. E. Merrill
Orson Blystone
CLARE _ BASE BALL LEAGUE
Rural Letter Carrier Association
Janu
Congressman Ketcham
Aupunl
L. Pat Coleman
Rosebush
Beaverton
Gladwin
State
Eagle
Boy
Albert H. Thurston
ST. Henry’s Church
James W.coulter
Fire Department
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