J J Littlefield Enjoys The West
J J Littlefield recounts a western trip from Oklahoma City to El Paso on the C R R and Southern Pacific. He notes El Paso’s growth, climate, streets, and oil fuel, plus a two day visit with Rev Bb H Fleming and family. The piece ends noting a cold spell and a page continuation.
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California
Oklahoma City
el Paso
Texas
Oklahoma
Panhandle
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Southern Pacific Railroad
Bb. HH. Fleming
Farwell
Chicago
Ilinois
Conference
Buick Stolen While Owner Plays Bowling
Frank Wilsons reported his new Buick sedan stolen from in front of the Community Center Friday night as he joined bowling with Legion teams inside. Sheriff Day alerted nearby towns, but the car had a head start and was driven miles away. the insured vehicle is expected to be recovered.
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Frank Wilsons
Clare Study Club Met at Clare City Library Event
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. C. Harris presiding in the president’s absence. Members enjoyed a piano solo and encore, discussed Sylvia Thompson’s Hounds of Spring, and praised Mrs. Ahen’s book reviews. The group adjourned to meet February 15 with Mrs. M. B. Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
C. C. Harris
Mulder
Caple
Merrihew
Allen
Clare City
Alfred Nobel
Mater
Achard
M. B. Gallagher
Lyd
Insurance Co Announces Emergency Road Service Plan
The Clare Realty Co through auto owners Insurance Co introduces Emergency Road Service effective February 15 1927. Coverage spans ten miles from any garage or station with tire changes towing and mechanical aid and includes a radiator emblem and up to date road maps. Public may obtain folders and details at Clare Realty Co offices by phone or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto- Owners Insurance Co
Clare Realty Co
Insurance Co
Clare Realty Go
Clare Realty Co., Inc
Indians Fight for Clare's Scalps
Clare Indians, coached by Alldread, defeat the fast Mt Pleasant Indian team 17 to 15 at Mt Pleasant. Clare led 4 to 1 after the first quarter and 6 to 5 at halftime. free throws and late scoring helped seal the victory as Clare remains undefeated this season. Sacred Heart Academy visits Clare for tonight's game.
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Alldread
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Dian
Indians
Midland
Big Rapids
Grover
R. F. Chingman
Herns
L. F
Duffina
W. Johnson Co
LaCass
Thayer
Hinman Lange
L. G. Thomas Field &Cals
W. Johnson
Herns J
Johnson
Lange
Hinman
Sacred Heart Academy
Princess Theatre Week Listings February Five to Eleven
The Princess Theatre hosts a midweek and weekend lineup with Red Hot Times and Monte Blue 60 mile a minute comedy and The Far Cry daily, plus Aroma of the South Seas with Gilda Gray. Serial The Green Archie and matinee prices of 30 20 10 cents.
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Princess Theatre
Red Hot Times
Monte Blue
Sun-Man
South Seas
Gilda Gray
Tropics
Gilda
Thor-Fii
The
New Commandments
Ben Lyons
Archie
Five Carbon Monoxide Deaths Reported in De Woit City
A De Woit dispatch reports five deaths from carbon monoxide in the city since January first. The warning urges car owners to avoid deadly exhaust fumes. A closed garage with a car running is a dangerous setup to watch.
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de Wweit
County Sportsmen Seek State Fish Hatchery in Clare
A Clare meeting of sportsmen and conservationists discussed securing a state fish hatchery for the area. The group formed a committee led by Tony Achard to work with Rep. Dick Emerson and Sen. Horatio Karcher, with first meetings planned soon.
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Tony Achard
L. H.thompson
Ralph Hughes
Joe Ladd
Dick Emerson
Horatio Karcher
Gene Pettit
M. D. Feighner
BE. Davy
FF. H. Hachmuth
Roy Wilson
H. B. Johnson
Jas
F. Tatman
George Johnson
Sheral Callihan
W. S. McAllister
Wm. Lange
George White
L. H. Thompson
Clare
Willis Green
John Briggs
Harrison
Books newly added to library collection
The library lists new arrivals including Swing of the Pendulum Ruth Collins Dark Dawn Martha Ostenso Wid Geese Martha Ostenso Susan Shane Roger Burlingame Red and Black Grace Richmond Desert of Wheat Zane Grey Under the Tonto Rim Zane Grey Big Brother Rex Beach Padocked Rex Beach Show Boat Edna Ferber Kindling and Ashes McCutcheon Just David E Porter A Daughter of the Land G S Porter Michael O Halloran G S Porter Hounds of Spring Sylvia Thompson Trail of Conflict.
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Martha Ostenso
Susan Shane
Roger Burlingane
Grace Q. Richmond
Zane Grey
Tonto Rim
Rex Beach
Edna Ferber
McCutcheon
Just David
E. Porter
G. S. Porter
Evart Boys Fall to Clare 30 to 10 in Local Clash
Large Evart fans accompanied the team to Clare last Friday for a varsity game. Clare dominated the second half as Evart managed only one basket after halftime. Clare’s lineup included Grover and W Johnson with a 7 point effort from Grover. Referee was EB Johnston.
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Hivart
Clare
Clare High School
Claré
Byatt
di Tur
Clare Ewart Grover
R. F. Alberts
Herns L. FB
Lorenz
W. Johnson
Severy Thayer
Oh G. Kueisel Lange
Closing Out Music Sale From Standard Composers
Quick disposal of 600 plus copies of classical and popular music arranged for piano voice violin mandolin and guitar from beginner to advanced levels. In very good condition at 10 cents per copy plus teaching methods for voice piano violin and other instruments at large reductions. Prof BE 8 Peterson 206 1 6th St Phone 103.
Riviera sisters Gorham to present costume musical program
Mary and Vivian Gorham, noted Riviera performers, will headline a costume musical program featuring harp and violin. The event showcases the sisters in a versatile recital likely drawing local art patrons and music lovers.
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Mary
Vivian Gorham
Otis Leichti Dies After Moonshine Trip Near Flint
Otis Leichti a 21 year old Clare resident died late Monday night between Bridgeport and Flint from liquor effects. Police say he and companions drank en route to Saginaw and Beaverton. investigation ongoing.
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Sat Leichti
Glare
Otis Leichti
Bridgeport
Flint
Leichti
Clare
Beaverton
Monroe Marble
William George
Killen
Coleman
Holbrook
Saginaw
Doad
Clare County
Ionia
Percy Rome
Snotlake
Marble
Rome
Ionia Reformatory
Rooker Fined in Coleman for Off-Season Fur Sales
M S Rooker of Edenville Midland county pleaded guilty in Justice J M Doherty Court Coleman to selling muskrat furs out of season. He paid a $25 fine plus $6.70 costs after invoices showed furs from Rooker were received by a fur dealer and traced by game warden Eugene Pettit.
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M. S. Rooker
Edenville
Midland County
J. M. Doherty
Coleman
Cadillac
Rooker
Lansing
Eugene Pettit
Pettit
Booker
Coleman Justice
Rivera Artists Bring Elegant Violin and Harp Program
The Rivera Artists deliver classic masterpieces Gypsy songs and operetta gems with violin harp piano and voice. Mary Gorham features violin Vivian Gorham harp. Colorful costumes clever readings and Old World atmosphere enhance a lively Interstate Concerts program at the School Auditorium Monday evening February 7th.
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Rivera
Mary Gorham
Vivian Gorham
Local Instructor Speaks On The Extra Mile
Superintendent W. Roger Zinn spoke at the Congregational church on Sunday about going the extra mile. He cited Romans and Jewish subjection, noting the difficulty of this radical teaching amid life’s compulsion and aging burdens. He praised pioneers who gave excess service in the kingdom of God.
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W. Roger- Zinn
Congregational Church
Kingdom of God
Boy Bitten by Rabid Dog in Harrison
Eight year old Charles Jones, son of Mrs. H B Jones a Harrison restaurant owner, was bitten twelve times on the arm by a dog owned by Mr. Kinney. The dog was killed and its head sent to Ann Arbor for rabies testing. treatment planned for the boy this week.
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Charles Jones
H. B. Jones
Harrison
Bellinger Purves Wedding Held at Rosebush Parsonage
At noon Saturday January 29 Mary Oleline Bellinger youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bellinger married Harold La Verne Purves of Carland Michigan Rev L M Whitney officiated in the Methodist parsonage Rosebush The bride wore white georgette and pink American beauty rose buds The groom wore dark blue serge Attendants included Nellie Bellinger Alma Louis Emma Lansing and Nellie Brown with James Purves best man A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside near Carland Michigan where Purves is a farmer.
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Hinkleville
Rosebush
Mary Oleline
Arthur Bellinger
Harold la Verne Purves
Carland
Michigan
Nellie
Georgette
James Purves
Alma
J. Louis
Emma
Lansing
The
Brown
Max Gladstone
Ovid
Millard Snider
Wm. Brown
Bay City
Purves
Carland, Mich
Auto Club Opens Mt. Pleasant Office Plans Touring Bureau
The Automobile Club of Northern Michigan will establish a Mt. Pleasant branch and touring bureau with GC J O Sullivan as manager after a campaign to recruit 300 members in Isabella and Clare counties. The office opens February 15, delivering membership cards and emblems, and sets up emergency road service stations across Isabella and Clare counties.
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Automobile Club of Northern
Clare
Isabela
Bay City
Saginaw
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Isabella
Republican County Convention Called for Clare County
The Republican electors of Clare County Michigan are called to meet in Clare on February 17 1927 at 11 a m to elect three delegates to the State Convention in Grand Rapids March 1 1927 and conduct other business Delegates are chosen by caucuses February 7 at 11 a m with apportionment listed for each ward and municipality Tony Achard chairman and Gergid Lamb secretary signaled February 1 1927.
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Clare County
Michigan
Clare
Grand Rapids
Arthur
Sheridan
Franklin
Summerfield
Freeman
Surrey
Frost
Winterfield
Garfield
Harrison
Greenwood
Ist
Grant
Hamilton
Ard
Fattoh
Glare Ees Haves
Lincoln
Sia
Redding
Sil
Tony Achard
Gergid Lamb
Extreme Cold Wave Disrupts Power and Gas Services
A severe cold snap caused a main power line break east of Clare and Farwell, with 40 000 volts flowing through the ground to maintain service during a four hour outage. Gas supply to Clare was cut four miles north of Mt Pleasant, prompting communal kitchen efforts as households shared meals and neighbors supported one another.
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Clare
Farwell
Coleman
Wellman
Princess Theatre
Central Gas Company
Mt. Pleasant
Death of John Edward Arndt prompts Toronto funeral details
John Edward Arndt of Toronto died January 28 1927 in Brantford Ontario in an auto accident. His funeral was held at Thurston Chapel with Rev L C Bernthal officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. He was born July 9 1896 and previously lived with his Kansas relatives in Greenswood township during boyhood while attending Clare schools Ferris Institute. He worked as a field representative for the Detroit Free Press for six years.
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John Edward Arndt
Toronto
Can
Thurston Chapel
L. C. Bernthal
Cherry Grove
John Arndt
Chris Kleffer
Greenswood Township
Brantford
Ont
Clare
Ferris Institute
Detroit Free Press
Good Literature Club Meeting at the Clare Hall
The Clare Good Literature Club met January 18 at Mrs Anna North home with Mrs Bogan presiding in the president’s absence. Eighteen members attended a program featuring John Synge Yeats and Lady Gregory sketches by Mannie Gaul and Yeats Hour Glass story with discussion following.
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Clare. Good Literature Club
Anna North
Bogan
Mary Elden
Jane Davy
Kathleen Osborn
Hachmuth
John Synge
Yeats
Lady Gregory
Manniie Gaul
Mrs. Bogan
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J. J. Littlefield
Enjoys the West
Frank Wilson
Freed Hisman
Anderson's
Sacred’ Heart
Clare ‘County Sportsmen
Clare Reality Co
Conservation Department
B. Pettit
Malcolm Feighner
Ruth Collins
Michael O’halloren
Hounds of Spring
Sylvia Thompson
Trail of
Evart Basketball
Peterson
Riviera
Flint Police
the Riviera
Anderson’s
Garland,Mich
Auto. Club
Republican County Convention
John Edw. Arndt
Shumway & Rogers
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