Four People Miraculously Escape Death in Train Collision
An auto truck driven by Harry Flynn of Vernon township was crushed at a Pere Marquette crossing in this city after a train struck it, carrying the vehicle about ten rods. Flynn, Mrs. Lege, and her ten year old twin daughters were injured but survived, all taken to Hotel Thompson for care as doctors treated shock and bruises.
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Maple Street
Pere Marquette
Harry Flynn
Vernon Township
Flynn
Frank Lege
Borden
Union Depot
Ann Arbor
Thompson
School Begins Next Tuesday
Patrons of local schools will be interested in the advertisement on another page. High school students will be concerned. The administration plans to continue past policies with few changes. Many teachers are new, so a day or two may pass before proper adjustments are made.
Obituary of John Springs of Clare and Cosons
John Springs born November 6 1875 in Clare died August 18 1923 at St Marys Hospital Superior Wisconsin from typhoid fever. Son of Edward Springs and Mrs M Spring he worked for a Wisconsin railroad lived in Cosons and belonged to BU T and LOOM. Funeral at his mother Mrs M Springs home Rev C A Lohnes officiating interment in Cherry Grove. He is survived by his mother and brother George plus many friends.
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John Springs
Edward, Spring
Clare
St. Mary’s Hospital
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin Railroad
Cossons
L. 0
Box Social and Card Party Announced
A box social and card party is planned for next Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Gibis. Everyone is invited. Plum production advertised by White's Fruit and Floral Farm.
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Geo
Gibis. Eiveryone
Clare's Oldest Resident Laid To Rest In Clare
The town mourns Lucinda Wilson 99 years old born March 15 1824 in Belleville Ontario. She married John Wilson in 1848 and raised six children. Funeral held at her East Fifth Street home with Rev C A Lohnes officiating. buried in Cherry Grove beside family.
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Lucinda Wilson
Hast
Fifth Street
Clare County
Sascinda Walker
Belleville
Ont
John Wilson
Church of England
Episcopal
Margaret Tubbs
Clare
T. H. Wilson
Mount Pleasant
Joshua ‘Wilson
Spokane
Walsh
Joseph Wilson
Henry Wilson
John, Oliver
Chas
Floyd Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
O. F. Thompson
J. W. Sharpe
Saginaw
J. H W. Tubbs
Manistee
Wm. Bronstetter
Vera
Bernice
Ford Exhibit At Michigan State Fair Promises Big Display
Ford Motor Company's Detroit exhibit at the Michigan State Fair will be expanded this year with three acres of space and two large tents. The display includes a Ford band concert pavilion a motion picture tent the Ford Hospital and Trade School exhibit a display of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton locomotive on track and a special railroad view promising visitors an enjoyable experience.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Hampton
Ford
Ford Band
Ford Hosital and Trade School
Ford Railroad
Detroit, Toledo and
Ironton
Clare County
Calhoun County Men Arrested For Fish Violations
Deputy Pettit arrested William Strait, D A Strait, and W S Hoag of Calhoun County after they were found taking small bluegills, perch, and bass from Mud Jake in Lincoln township. They pled guilty before Justice Young in Harrison and paid fines of 5 dollars plus 5.75 dollars in costs each.
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Pettit
D. A. Strait
W. S. Hoag
Calhoun County
Mud Jake
Lincoln Township
Justice Young
Harrison
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during our mother's illness and death. Gratitude for floral offerings singers and Revs Loines and Younglove for comforting words. Mrs Magete Tibbs and family T H Wilson and family. We still have a few larger tires left sold below cost. Thompson Wilkinson
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Younglove
Thompson, & Wilkinson
M20 Paving Planned in Clare Pending Right of Way
Mayor L H Thompson secured promise from State Highway Department to pave M20 through Clare if the city grants the County Road Commissioners a continued trunkline. The plan includes paving adjacent streets and maintaining underground rights, with paving of M14 to start in early spring. The move aims to complete a paving program begun in 1919.
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L. H. Thompson
Lansing
Clare
Fred. Thompson
Common Council
City of
Board of County Road Commissioners
County of
Our
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Smalley
County urged to host land clearing demonstration
A communication from T I Marston secretary manager of the Northeast Michigan Development Bureau informs Clare county officials a land clearing demonstration will visit the area around the middle of next month. Mr Kessler from the agricultural college will conduct ditching rock and stump blasting demos using war explosives at low cost and will coordinate through county supervisors.
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A. E H. Achard
T. I. Marston
Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau
Clare County
Achard
A. .H. Achard
Pres
Clare Realty Co
Kessler
The
Agricultural College
Puréau
Kesgler
Clare Co
Eclipse of Sun to Take Place in September
Prof K P Brooks says a solar eclipse will occur on September 10 visible from Clare as a dartia eclipse. It starts at 3:29 p m and ends at 5:24 p m eastern time with about half the sun covered at 4:29. Total eclipse seen from San Diego and a strip to Tampico, Mexico. Observe only through smoked glass to avoid eye injury. It will be years before Clare sees another.
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K. P. Brooks
Clare
San Diego
Cal
México
Tampico
Clare Defeats Rosebush In Key Baseball Clash
Clare topped Rosebush 6 to 2 as Jay Clure pitched a complete game. Box shows Clare leaders Groves Haley and Hubel with timely hits while Rosebush struggles against Clare's pitching. Next action pits Clare against Farwell and Gladwin as Beaverton and Coleman also chase the pennant.
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W. LL. Pet Coleman
Rosebunh
Beaverton
Gladwin
Farwell
Clare
Gladwin Va
Rosebush
Coleman
Jay Clure
Harrold
Brookins
Cowdin
Thearing
Hyslop
Fitzpatrick
Lynch
Sharp
McConnell
Clare Groves
Haley
Hubel
Stough
Gevor
Bogan
Hampton
Gorr
Clute
Rhe Rosebush
Cowden
Archer
Johnston
Flint
Bills
Spontaneous Barn Fires Linked to Poor Ventilation
State Public Safety officials in Lansing warn that September to November see a spike in mysterious barn fires caused by improper hay curing. Proper ventilation and salt use, plus not stacking grain on hay, could cut about 70 percent of incidents.
Pretty wedding solemnized August twenty eighth in Lansing
Kathryn MacLeod and Roy C. LaForge wed at noon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacLeod. The ceremony featured a pink and white decor, a ring service, and a three course luncheon. The couple planned a trip to northern points and will reside in Lansing after September fifteenth.
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Angus MacLeod
Kathryn
Roy C. LaForge
Lansing
Lohergrin
Harl M. Myers
C. B. Milberry
the Baptist Church
Chicago
Northern Points
Secretary of State Department of
United States Postal Service
Post Office
Michigan
A. B. MacLeod
Melissa
Marion
Hart M. Myers
Battle Creek
Ruth Milliken
Alma
Mae Black
Warren Brodie
Detroit
T. B. Bellows
F. H. Bingham
Farwell
Harry Black
Flint
Freeman Hamp
Cadillac
The
Sentinel
Record Attendance Expected at Northern District Fair Cadillac
Reports indicate rising interest in local fairs with midways free circuses stock exhibits parachute drops and fireworks. Officials confidentially predict Cadillac's Northern District Fair will set attendance records this year surpassing all prior events. Notice references features of the fair discussed elsewhere in The Sentinel.
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Cadillac
the Sentinel
Jordan Estate Big Fire Destroys Barn and Outbuildings
A Friday fire at the W. W. Jordan estate four miles northeast of Clare on the Dover road destroyed the large barn and spread through the farm. The blaze, which halted only at the house, consumed sixty tons of hay, straw, grain, and other structures but spared livestock. Estimated total losses exceed $8,000 with $5,000 insured.
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W.‘.W. Jordan
Clare
Dover Road
Community thanks for kindness after loss
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy after the death of their loved one. They thank those who sent flowers pastors and singers for comforting words. Abigail Warner and her children and grandchildren requested this note of appreciation.
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Abigail Warner
Orvis Reunion Draws 135 in Sheridan Township
A Sunday gathering at Irvin Orvis home in Sheridan township marked the fourth annual Orvis reunion. About 135 relatives and friends enjoyed a noon dinner followed by music and singing. Attendees included John Orvis Ray and Amos Drew of Battle Creek B B Langworthy Mrs Sam Russell of Owosso Bert Russell of Lansing Jack Sullivan and family John Orvis Jr Kalamazoo John Johnson C A Welch John Crane Mt Pleasant L D Winchell Alma B Oles Art Watt Claud Orvis Wm McNaughton Murray Vernepes James Orvis Marion E H Welch S W Gerow Loomis C Kirkpatrick Clare Bert Orvis Wess Gerow James Teal Geo Hemstreet Ed Bunyan Sheridan and Eugene Orvis Arthur township.
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Irvin Orvis
Sheridan Township
John Orvis
Ray
Amos
Drew
Battle Creek
B. B. Langworthy
Sam Russell
Owosso
Bert. Russell
Lansing
Jack Sullivan
Grand Rapids
Isabella County Fair at Mt. Pleasant September 4 to 8
The 11th Isabella County Fair runs September 4–8 at Mt. Pleasant with day and night shows. Free attractions include Capt. A L Wilson parachute act and Wire Hardy high wire feats. Ford Round-Up on Saturday promises Ford prizes and races. Children’s day offers free admission and rides. Agricultural and household exhibits are highlighted as roads lead to the fair.
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Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
A. L. Wilson
Wire
Niagra
Joy Garibaldi
Italy
Ford
Ex Service Men Meet Red Cross Helper in Farwell
Miss Helm of Central Headquarters will visit Farwell next week to assist ex service men with disability claims from army or navy service. Veterans are urged to bring discharge papers and any documents related to their case for review with the Red Cross and American Legion representatives.
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Miss Helm
Red Cross
American Legion
Farwell
Jack
Thanking friends after loss in funeral services
Sincere thanks are extended to friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness during the funeral of our beloved brother. Gratitude is also expressed for the floral offerings, the singers, and to Rev. C A Lohnes for his comforting words.
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C. A. Lohnes
Marn From Hell River With An Allstar Cast
A dramatic feature titled River with an Allstar cast stars Rin Tin the dog hero and Princess theatres host showings on September 4 and 6. Jane Oliver Curtwood presents the tale as a suspenseful release with a canine centerpiece.
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Janes Oliver Curtwood
Marn
Hell’s ‘River
Allstar
Rin. Tin
Princess Theatres
Michigan board fixes state equalized farm land values
State Board of Equalization after lengthy hearings set Michigan’s 1923 equalized value at 6.64 billion dollars, an increase of 1.54 billion over prior years. Rural counties gain while ten northern counties get reductions, and Detroit lobbies for lower city levies as total state tax drops to about 16 million dollars.
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State Board of Equalization
Michigan
Tax Commission
Wayne County
George Lord
Detroit
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Melville B McPherson
Lowell
State Farm Bureau
McPherson
Faral
Wh. Nagel
Kentenanty
Nagel
Obituary for Alvin Warner with family details
Alvin Warner born December 13 1871 died August 21 1923 age 61 years 8 months 9 days. Married Clara Harnick January 26 1902 who preceded him September 4 nine years ago. Survived by four children Dorotha A Leon J J Phebe Lillian Eugene Charles, his mother two sisters Phebe Clemens and Hattie Das Hetler, one brother Henry, and many relatives.
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Alvin Warner
Clara Harnick
Mount Pleasant
George Warner
Dorotha A
Leon J. J
Phebe
Lillian
Eugene Charles
Phebe. Clemens
Marion
Hattie’ Das Hetler
Sears
Henry
Grove
Neices
Freinds
Public notice of liability disclaimer by Clarenta Wardell
The public is hereby notified that I will not be liable for bills contracted by my wife from and after August 26 1923. Clarenta Wardell.
Flower vendors offer gladiolies and other high grade blooms
White's Fruit and Floral Farm presents gladiolies dahlias carnatians and other premium flowers in a small town market. Local growers from Aaya showcase diverse floral selections and seasonal arrangements for customers.
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White's
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White's Fruit and Floral Farm
Ford Company
State Highway Dept
T. F. Marston
Séc
Mer
Dept. of Public Safety
Kathryn Macleod
Jordan Estate
ORVIS
Mt. Pleasant Grounds
Farwell and Lake
M. Springer
Geo. Spring
Clarenta Wardell
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