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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
4
Bruce Williams announces candidacy on the Republican ticket in the Clare County September primary. He cites residence in Clare County, experience as township clerk, and as a schoolteacher as qualifications for efficient administration. He asks for support at the September 9, 1924 primary.
In days before paved streets, a gentleman rode beside traffic to shield his lady from danger and mud, a practice noted as cautionary etiquette of a bygone era. The remark closes with a nod to modern streets.
Voter appeal urging support for Emma Hoag Republican candidate for County Clerk and Register of Deeds. Cites proven efficiency and courteous duties, urging participation in the Primary Election on September 6 1924.
Mr and Mrs Seb Pfannes hosted Chicago visitors Miss Daisy Hileman and Car Bringold who quietly married last Saturday and drove to the Hileman home. The couple’s friends extend best wishes for a long prosperous life. Ira Root family returned from a two week visit to Lansing Grand Ledge Ionia and nearby areas. Mrs Green stayed longer. Services at the school house Sunday evening offered a Wyeryorie welcome.
Levi Baker and daughter left for Bay City to attend the fair. Ernie Brown of Detroit visited. Laurence Gibis and Helen went to the Mt. Pleasant fair. Robert Pierson and wife called on Levi Baker, and Charles Baker hosted Sunday visitors. A baby boy arrived August 15 for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker.
Default on a 1919 mortgage by John and Julia McAninch to Farwell State Savings Bank. Notice states principal and interest due of 1334.40 and legal fees. Sale set for November 3, 1924 at 2 PM at the front courthouse door in Harrison. Property described as Hast Hall 1-2 of South Hast Quarter 1-4 of section 21, T17N R5W. Attorney H B Glass for Mortgagee.
A summary of social visits and events in Maple Grove includes attendees from Lansing Detroit Grand Rapids and West Grant. People such as Mrs Timpe Geneve Schofield and Mrs Dave Rulapaugh visited relatives while others dropped by J Tiedeman s home. Work on J Halsted s new house progresses with a planned move next week.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure dated August 5 1924 by Robert R Reinsmith and Varnetta C Reinsmith to James W Glass and Carrie M Glass. Amount due includes interest taxes and attorney fee. Auction at Clare County Court House on November 8 1924 at 10:00 AM for the North West Quarter of the North East Quarter and the North East Quarter of the North West Quarter of section 35 township 18 north range 4 west.
Subscriptions invite readers to try a classified liner next week. The ad promotes a yearly rate of $1.50 and urges current readers to renew or join, presenting a simple sales pitch for ongoing paper use.
Warmer weather returns as locals recount visits among Armstrong Leitner Bates Shull Roller Orvis and other families in Ohio and nearby towns. Deaths and funerals touch several households with Rohter Leitner Simpson and Roller kinfolk noted amid family reunions and Sunday gatherings.
Northwest Greenwood T C Holmes returned from Lansing with his sisters who stayed two weeks. Wm Clark and grandson Cecil Mead visit Owosso. Fern Hecker stays with Mrs H B Jones. N Kress and guests attend district No 2 dance. Rachel Van Buskirk visits Marion to see her best girl. Chaney Woodin and wife travel to Clare. Mrs Wm Holmes of Lansing visits son T C Holmes. Iva Van Valkenberg builds a cement floor for W Clark. Marie Kiemner expected home next Saturday to begin teaching in District 2.
HINKLEVILLE observers note oats on the program when rain is scarce while light frost is reported in some areas. Mrs Eva Seils of Grand Rapids visited her sister Marguerite Byba.
Sunday wrap reports Archie Purdy and relatives visiting, Kratz painting a residence, Bellinger and Moline families hosting guests from Flint, Roy Harper returning to Chicago after visiting family, Calkins from Lansing visiting Rosebush kin, and Purdy family picking cucumbers for the factory. Local health, barn frame work, Detroit news, and district notices conclude with a drug store ad for garden chemicals.
Political notice urges support for Clare County for county treasurer. Voters are asked to consider the candidate’s qualifications and record in the upcoming election. The brief spot stresses trust, stewardship, and public financial service.
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