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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1925

Page

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Fire Destroyed Central Michigan Normal School in Mt Pleasant

The main building and library of Central Michigan Normal School were destroyed by an early Monday fire with loss estimated around 560000. The blaze left walls standing minimally, and much of the 30000 volume library and records were lost. No insurance coverage was reported.

Mt. Pleasant’ Institution Central Michigan Normal School of St. Pleasant C. C. Barnes Lansing Dispatches Mt. Pleasant

Community gratitude note for December 2 event

We thank friends who helped with the entertainment and lecture on December 2. Special thanks go to Rev. Mon signore Dunnigan Rev. H B Johnson Rev. James Witzpatrick Professor Edgar Peterson Mrs. Nina McGuire Miss Laila Wilson Mt Pleasant K of C Quartett and the Clare Sentinel.

Monsignore Dunnigan H. B. Johnson James Witzpatrick Edgar Peterson Nina McGuire Laila Wilson Mt. Pieasant K. of C. Quartett Clare Sentinel

Thanks to Friends for Help During Illness and Death

We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during our daughter and sister's illness and death. Thanks to those who sent flowers sang, Rev Smith for comfort, and Mr Friz for kindness. Mr and Mrs Fred Davis and children.

Rev. Smith Mr. Friz

Harrison Couple Reaches Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Henry H. and Mary A. Bogue of Harrison celebrate sixty years of marriage January 2. He served in the Civil War and later helped found Harrison's Methodist Episcopal church and led local Protestant activities. They adopted a niece, Minnie Canfield, as part of their simple, devoted life in Michigan.

IME Clare County Henry H Mary A. Bogue Harrison Michigan Pennsylvania Bogue Berzich G. A. R. Post Hiram W Hughes Charles W. Scott Mr. Bogue Erie County Elijah Rhoda Bogue Co. I 142Nd Penna Gettysburg Belle Isle Libby Edinboro Marrisburg Mary A George Rabor York, Penna Minnie A. R. Canfield Detroit Sentinel

Last Night of Senior Class Play Pollyanna

The senior class present Pollyanna with eight o clock curtain and special numbers by skilled musicians. Admission costs 25 and 35 cents. Come early for seating.

Christmas Day Mail Delivery Policy Announcement

Special delivery letters and parcels will be delivered on Christmas day as on other holidays and Sundays. Patrons mailing gifts can ensure arrival on Christmas day by affixing a special delivery stamp. There will be no rural or city delivery on Christmas.

Postal Service

Have you a ticket on the embroid ered lunch cloth

An odds and ends notice invites readers to purchase a ticket for an embroidered lunch cloth at The Vogue Shop. The fragment hints at a shop sale or fundraiser item titled for a female shopper audience.

Vogue L-ady

Oyster Supper Marks F and A I Members Meeting

Members of the F and A M I held their annual meeting on Tuesday evening electing officers W M Arleigh Gorr 8 W T Carl Holbrook J W No Wobbils Treas Fred McGuire Lecy Frank Hochafeller 8 D Allen Crum J D Earl Beatty Tyler Ivan McIntosh Stewards Earl Tupper and esse Hampton After the election an oyster supper was served and officers were installed by Past Worshipful Master Angus McLeod.

John Q. Locklodge W.M Arleigh Gorr T. Carl Holbrook J. W No. Wobbils Treas Fred McGuire Lecy Frank Hochafeller Allen Crum J. D Earl, Beatty Tyler Ivan McIntosh Stewards Earl Tupper Esse Hampton Angus McLeod

Mildred Davis Dies at Fifteen After Long Illness

Mildred Davis of Greenwood township Clare county born August 23 1910 died November 30 1925 at University Hospital Ann Arbor after eleven weeks illness. She was fifteen years three months nine days old and a freshman at the time of death. She leaves four brothers and four sisters and parents. Funeral held December 3 in Epworth League room MH church with Rev Smith officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Out of town mourners included Miles Davis Mose Davis James and Tim Grave Earl Dowland and family Mrs Frank Burton Moe Cormick.

Mildred Davis Greenwood Township Clare County Ufe University Hospital Ann Arbor Clare Epworth League Methodist Ralph Lawrence Clyde Theron Lela Eunice Beatrice Bernadine Lansing Smith Cherry Grove Cemetery Miles Davis Marion Mose Davis McBain James Graves Tim Grave Earl Dowland Leota Frank Burton MoeCormick Coleman

Style Shoppe opens after half millinery sale

Mrs M R Howlett, formerly of 125 East 4th Street, sold half her millinery business to Mrs James Duncan and moved stock to 409 McEwan Street. The Style Shoppe offers exclusive hats from Bonnie Jean and others plus ladies and children's ready to wear.

M. R. Howlett East 4Th Steer James Duncan McEwan Street

Laundry Pickup Change at Friz’s Store

For patrons of Cadillac Steam Laundry, laundry will be received at A. N. Friz Store, first door north of Princess theatre. Bundles brought before Tuesday evening will be returned later in the week. Glenwood Holmes, Agent.

Cadillac Steam A. N. Friz Princess Theatre

Family Night at Princess Theatre Offers 50c Admission

Monday night December 14 is family night at Princess Theatre with father mother and all unmarried children admitted for 50c. The event features the Christmas picture The Goose Hangs Hiech and regular price singles.

Princess Theatre

St Cecelia Society Thanks Dinner Helpers And Guild

The St Cecelia society expresses gratitude to all who aided their dinner success and to the Guild for postponing their entertainment.

St. Cecelia Society Guild

Dance at Parwell Dance Hall December 11

A dance will be held at the I O O F hall Friday evening December 11. Good music and a committed crowd expected. attendees urged to arrive early and enjoy a lively social event.

Greatest Line of Christmas Gifts Ever Offered Buyers

The Sentinel presents its annual Christmas Number with a wide selection of gifts from Clare merchants. Shop early for desired items, or await next week for added value. The issue promises a varied list of beautiful and useful gifts to ease holiday decisions.

The Sentinel Clare

College Livestock Wins Big Show at Inter national Event

Michigan State College animals dominated the International Livestock Show in Chicago, earning 84 awards in 1925. The MSC horse string swept top prizes with Leila named Senior and Grand Champion, and Utemi?, Junior Champion, plus three mares earning best three mares. Other MSC entries earned in sheep beef cattle swine and more, reflecting a strong statewide showing.

Michigan Michigan State College Chicago United States Canada M.S. C Leila Dunham Marie

December 12 18 film lineup at Princess Theatre

December 12 to 18 programs include Adolph Menjou in A Kiss in the Dark and The Goose Hangs High with Constance Benneth. Sally appearance with Coleen Moore next week. Greta Ni gson leads Thur-Fri. Matinee Tuesday 3:30 20c 10c. Serial Kiddie Rider starts December 31 January 1.

Adolph Menou Adolph Menjou Constance Benneth Young America Sally Coleen Moore Princess Theatre Greta Nigson Chickie Paris Adv

Clare Faces Harrison In Tuesday High School Clash

Tuesday evening at the local high school gym Clare meets Harrison in a boys basketball game. Harrison comes in with a perfect 4-0 record from four games this season. Thirty players have trained, with four veterans returning, and Clare plans to field a strong squad against teams like Harrison, Gladwin, Reed City, Sacred Heart, and others. The game tips off at 8:00 PM.

Clare Harrison Gladwin Reed City Sacred Heart of Mt. Pleasant Ewart U. S. Indian School Shepherd

Notice to Parties Owing Me at Clare County Sayings

Creditor cites settlement location at Clare County Sayings wm BASK G12 Grant Terwilliger for all outstanding accounts. Individuals with balances are urged to respond promptly and fulfill obligations to avoid further action.

Clare County

Dance at Loomis Weekly Whirl Debuts December

Dance at Loomis kicks off Wednesday nights starting December 16 with music by Gladwin County band members. The event invites locals to enjoy weekly gatherings featuring live performances and dancing.

Loomis Gladwin County Poot Warmers

Fancy Work Sale At Friz's Office By Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid will hold a baked goods and fancy work sale at Friz's Office on Saturday December 19. Proceeds support local community projects and church activities. Vendors offer handmade crafts and treats.

Busy week at Rose Bush M. E. Church

Rosebush Methodists had a full week with a joint session of the Quarterly Conference and Indian parish led by Rev. H. Armstrong. A church supper followed, featuring a doxology in Indian and a program with multiple clergy members.

Rosebush Methodists EH. A. Armstrong Big Rapids Ladies of Center Church Armstrong Ledford King Silas Campbell Whitney Center Church Geo. Stickle Center Epworth League Shepherd Epworth League

Sportsmanship in school and college athletics stressed

C B Kidder of Harrison Michigan urges educators to teach sportsmanship beyond players and to educate student bodies and spectators in appreciation of fair play. He argues coaches and directors must address attitudes in stands to mold character through games.

C. B. Kidder Harrison Michigan

Norma Mary Sutton Dies After Short Illness

Norma Mary Sutton, six, of Grant township, passed away after a three day illness at a Bay City hospital. She was the second youngest of five sisters and had begun kindergarten this fall. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with Rev. H. B. Johnson officiating, and she was buried in Cherry Grove.

Emmet Sutton Grant Township Norma Mary Bay City Congregational Church H. B. Johnson Cherry Grove

Christmas gift assortment from local LDS women

Department offers a fine assortment of practical Christmas gifts including aprons and numerous useful articles. For sales call Mrs. Fred Newborn at 210 State Street.

Department of Women of the Sanis Fred .Newborn State Streat

C C Allen Reports Florida Trip To Home Folks

Letters from C C Allen and companions recount a long southbound drive from Wise township via Kentucky Tennessee and Georgia with car troubles rugged roads and mountain passes including the Cumberland Gap. The writer describes cottages camping grounds ferries and local timber, ending with plans to lecture on return.

C. C. Allen Florida

Campers recount fogbound drive through Georgia with convicts

The writer recalls traveling from Brookville Florida entering Georgia through dense fog, passing a road crew of about twenty convicts in striped garb, all Black. They describe seeking Atlanta but veering away, camping at The Wilson Camp, braving cold after 145 miles, then Cordele with police protection, noting racial tensions and reactions to white faces during a cold spell. The entry notes crossing the Suwannee River into Florida and a 2:00 am bridge crossing before continuing.

Athens Tenn Franklin Georgia Cynthiana Kentucky Cincinnati Falmouth Leversaw Woodward Ave Mt. Vernor Cumberland Gap Maynardville Knoxville London Tennessee River Kentucky River Here Georgia Line Brookville Fla Atlanta Wilson Camp Cordele Trdzei Suawante River Florida Hie

Store to Stay Open Evenings After Christmas

Local business will extend hours to remain open until after Christmas. Owner M. Carrier states thestore will serve customers in the evenings through the holiday season.

Christiias

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Norgial BE. C. Warriner Fred Davis Mrs Henry H. Bogue A. i Friz’s Store Glenwood Holmes Parwell M.S. CG Grant, Terwilliger Rosebush M. E. Church Educational Athletics Norma Mary Sutton S. Sale Clyde Allen John Bowen Wise Township Peninsula Allen
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