Famine Visit Shows Desperate Village Conditions
A relief trip with Mark B and a district supervisor visits famine affected villages. They observe starving families, empty granaries, and the impact on children, with schools offered free of charge by a church. The region faces multi year drought and delayed crop relief pending spring harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark B
Dietrics
Callady
Iwel
Mr. Brown
Stady
India
Worz
Aged residents show high death toll in ten months
City Clerk Rogere notes 24 deaths among aged residents over ten months, totaling 16017 years of combined age for an average of 62. years. The figures prompt remark on the unusual pattern and statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Rogere
January 1921 School Attendance and Readings Report
The January 1921 school update notes 30 new library books to spark winter reading. It lists students granted a half holiday, yearbook-like attendance tallies by grade, and a sickness related absence trend. Names include Gladys Gould Jay Sanborn Earl Halstead Earl McCoy Jessie McCoy Estel Brooks Alice Rosenfield Lucille Brooks Harrison Lackie Marjorie Shillinge Lee Andrews. Total enrollment 93 primary 70 in kindergarten to fourth grade 33 in first to fourth grades. Teachers Edith Jordan Lowell McDougal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar Room
Gladys Gould
Jay Sanborn
Earl Halstead
Earl McCoy
Jessie McCoy
British Columbia
Namper Io
Estel Brooks
Alice Rosenfield
Luccile Brooks
Harrison Lackie
Marjorie Shillinge
Lee Andrews
Namber
Isabella Pomona Grange meeting set at Kirkconnell home
The Isabella Co Pomona will meet at Thos Kirkconnell's home on Thursday February 17. After a basket dinner new officers will be installed by Deputy State Master Kiefer. Reports from subordinate changes and from State Grange delegates follow with an address by Deputy Kiefer and a discussion of the State Unit School question to conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Co. Pomona
Thos
Funeral set for Raymond Green in Harrison after fatal auto crash
Raymond Green born May 24 1904 in Hatton township Clare County Michigan died January 31 1921 at age 16 due to an automobile accident. He leaves father mother four brothers three sisters two grandparents and many relatives. Funeral by Rev Badgley at Congregational Church Harrisona February 3 with burial in Harrison cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Green
Hatton Township
Clare Co. Mich
Badgley
Clare
Harrisosa
Touraday
Harrison Cemetery
Etorme Ara
Livestock Auction at Lateside Stock Farm Wednesday
Arthur Pitton plans a livestock sale at Lateside Stock Farm three miles from Lake Station on Wednesday February 23 starting at 11 a.m. The sale features Durham Jersey Guernsey Hereford and Holstein cows with calves, Angus calves, Jersey pigs and Poland China hogs. Covered sale site with detailed particulars in next Ben tine issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pitton
Lake Station
Durham
Jersey
Guertsey
Poland
The
Bentine
Farm Credits Highlight Marketing Crisis At Farmers Week
Nationally noted agricultural authorities told the M.A.C Farmers Week crowd that farm credit and distribution must be reformed. They urged eliminating excess factors, standardizing products, building warehouse and sales structures, and creating a sane, orderly credit system to aid marketing. Speakers included A. F. Lever Dean Eugene Davenport Gov. W. L. Harding and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. C
A. F.lever
Federel “ Farm ~ Loan Board
Eugene Davenport
Illinois University
Gov. W. L. Harding
Inwa
S. 8
New York
International Y. M. C. A. Reader and Execuutive
Republican Convention Names Delegates and Officers
The Republican meeting drew few attendees yet chose four delegates to the state convention in Detroit on Feb 17. Richard Emerson D E. Alward A E Achard and Dan Hoover won seats. A county committee was formed with S C Kirkbride as chairman and Dr G E B Lamb as secretary, with Louis Murphy as vice chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Kirkbride
Mads
Thos Maitby
Geo. Stehle
Frank A. Luce
Detroit
Richard Emerson
D. E. Alward
A. E. Achard
Dan Hoover
Loiu Murphy
G. EB. Lamb
John Quinn
Death of Lorenzo Burgess Ends Long Illness
Lorenzo Burgess 69 died February 1 1921 after months of illness described as apoplexy He was born October 12 1851 in Springport Jackson Co Mich He married Ida Booram February 3 1877 and lived in Gilmore most of their marriage later moving to Owosso to be with daughter Mrs Fred Powers He leaves wife three children Maud Arrand Flint Eleanor Drake Holly Pearl Powers Owosso four brothers and sisters and many grandchildren The funeral conducted by Rev M Lettte was held February 4 at the Disciple church Gilmore with burial at Gilmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Burgess
Mr. Burgess
Springport Jackson Co
Ida Booram
Barry Co
Gilmore
Owosco
Fred Poyers
Maud Arrand
Flint
Elnora Drake
Holly
Pearl Powera
Cwosso
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Grand Lodge
Arma
Damon and Pythias
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
Wethbank expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and support after the death of their son Dell Green and family thank everyone for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wethbank
Eastern Stars Zenobia Chapter Supports Near East Relief
The Zenobia Chapter of Clare sent funds to Detroit for Near Kisat relief, totaling 31.50 dollars. The State Director informs Mrs. Frank Holmes that the Eastern State proceeds rank first in response to the Armenia relief appeal for 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia Chapter
Clare
Detroit
Kisat
Frank Holmes
Near East Reef
Armenia
Church News Local Services Schedule by Denomination
Central Standard time listed for services across multiple churches. Congregational Rev. G P Badgley preaches 10 15 a m and 7 15 p m with Sunday school at 11 15 a m. Church of God holds 10 00 Sunday School and 11 00 preaching with 7 00 p m evening service and Friday cottage prayer at Mr Fieget on W 3th street. Baptist Rev J C Rooney presides 10 15 service with no evening service. Methodist EPISCOPAL Rev E W Davis 10 00 morning service 11 34 Sunday school 6 90 Epworth League 6 90 and 7 00 p m evening service with Evangelist Owen and J W Alexander chorus leader. Ladies Aid Friday at Mrs Heath home. Herrick Sunday school 1 30. Lain Badgley Sept and preaching 2 30 p m. Free Methodist Rev Ellis Mollotte preaching 7 00 p m after Sunday school 1100 a m class meeting. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 20. Lutheran Hugo H Hornecer 10 00 a m service 12 15 Sunday school. Hermenbedale 3 30 service. Catholic J J McAllister 9 50 a m services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieget
W. 3Th Street
Ed. Konk
Clare
E. W. Davis
Epworth League
Evangelist Owen
J. W. Alexander
Ald
Heath
Herrick
Ellis Mellotte
Bening
Clare Chamber Unanimous for Hotel Concessions
The Clare Chamber held a special meeting to authorize a holding committee to contract with Mr Doherty for the hotel erection and ensure compliance with the agreement. Members backed a tax concession of 1000 for five years and free water, with a council recommendation adjusting the tax to the pre set total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cchamber
Jas S. Bickeel
See MecAll
Doherty
Cof
C. H. Sutherland
Jas
Bicknell
Geo. Johnson
Dr. Roe
M. H. Gallagher
J. F. Bowler
W. 3
Shower Honoring Mrs. Rena Gillman Smith Held at Maple Home
Old school mates hosted a wedding shower February 2 at the Steele Almaple residence for Mrs. Rena Gillman Smith. About 110 attendees, including out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grden of Detroit and relatives from Midland, enjoyed games, gifts, and a late night snack while wishing the couple well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Almaple
Rena Gillman Smith
Fred Grden
Detroit
J. D. Wolcott
Midland
Mary A Dove of Yale dies at Lake 1921
Mary A. Dove born Yale Michigan March 25 1863 died Lake January 31 1921. She married Sidney B Dove at Clare Michigan March 39 1569. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Murray and Lillian Dove and one grandchild Glenden Murray. Funeral at Grange Hall Wednesday 2 PM conducted by Rev J M Barnes. Burial at Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dove
Yale
Mich
Lake
Sidney B. Dove
Clare
Mra‘ Sell Murray
Lillian Dove
Glenden Murray
Grange Hall
J. M. Barnes
Boried
Acre Glosch Wedding Unites Clare and Sheridan Couples
On Saturday Feb 5 at the Methodist Parsonage in this city Rev Davis joined Otto T Glosch of Clare and Miss Gladys L Acre of Sheridan township in matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Davis
Otto T. Glosch
Clare
Mies Gladys L. Acre
Sheridan Township
Valentine social at West Grant schoolhouse
A Valentine social is planned at the West Grant schoolhouse on Monday evening. The notice invites community members to attend and share in the Valentines event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
West Grant
Rebs
Gtris
Valen
New firm forms on W Fourth Street in dairy and poultry
John T Browce starts dairy and poultry business on W 4th street with G P Habel joining. They plan to expand into fur trade and expect rapid growth, with The Sentinel wishing the firm success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Browce
W. 4Th Street
G. P. Habel
Uee
The
Sentinel Welinea
School Notes Show New Courses And Grade Advances
The article lists new courses for the semester including Commercial arithmetic, business administration, bookkeeping and horticulture led by Harold Lampman from Wisconsin. It notes five new high school entrants Gerald Lawson Victor Spirsell Hesep Heater Irva Fenniswood and Lovie Kirtz, possible ninth grade subjects for eighth graders, and various attendance and achievement details across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lampman
Business College
Wisconsin
Echool
Gerald Lawson
Victor Spirsell
Hesep Heater
Irva Fenniswood
Lovie Kirtz
Edward O'Jackson
Ponald McKinnon
Fbemas
Horton
Alice Krause
Ester Doherty
Frances Greer
Tom Demarest
Grace Johnson
William Lange
Acey Parker
Audre Osborne
Lowell Schaeffer
Neal Sterling
Vers Tupper
Mr. Mu
Real Estate Agent S M Callihan Announces Bargains
S M Callihan advertises new real estate services from the Callihan Fruit Store location on West South Street, highlighting bargains and inviting local clientele to inquire at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Callihan
Callibhan Fruit Store
Weat Sth Bt
Dustpan distribution prompts reader actions
A number of subscribers misinterpret the dustpan request and have asked for one. Some have not yet called or sent for theirs, and officials want them collected promptly.
Legal Holiday Banks Closed February 12
The notice states a legal holiday next Saturday February 12 with all day bank closings by Clare County Savings Bank and Citizens State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Clare County Savings Bank
Qcitizens State Bank
First quarterly assessment past due by Feb 20
The note states the first quarterly assessment is past due and must be sent in by February 20. It is signed by Alice Henderson, Secretary, Merritt Arbor. A separate line mentions Carl Holbrook from Detroit visiting at his home from Saturday until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Holbrook
Detroit
Hie
Salvation Army Advises Clare County Board Formation
Local business and professional leaders met at Attorney C A Readings office to organize a Clare County Salvation Army advisory board. Chas D Kidder outlined the Army’s 16 community activities including industrial homes for men, juvenile homes, women’s hotels, fresh air camps, prisoner work, Christmas drives, training colleges, missing friends bureau, suicide prevention help, maternity support, and confidential case handling. The board will appoint members in townships and invite county residents to apply for services and information. The personnel list includes A B Gibbs president and Mrs Stella Lampman vice president among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Reading
Salvation Army
Clare County
Chas. D. Kidder
Army
Issing Friends Bureau
Clare County Salvation Army Advisory Board
Follws
A. B. Gibbs
Stella Lampman
T. 3. Dorsey
John P. Jones
John A. Alien
J. F. Tatman
Local family thanks neighbors for support after loss
The family of Mrs. Friend Murray expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness, assistance, sympathy during illness and death of their wife and mother. They also thank friends for floral offerings and music, signed Sidney H. Dove Mies Liltian Bove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney H. Dove
Mies
Liltian Bove
Friend Murray
Fire Crews Respond Twice To City Houses Tuesday
Two small fires drew quick responses on Tuesday. The first fire occurred at Ell Davie’s home in the southeast city area and was extinguished before firefighters arrived. A second blaze at L E Davy’s home involved a burning chimney that sparked the roof but was soon put out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell Davie
L. E. Davy
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China
Cleseifip
Lake School
Edith Jordan Lowell McDougal
Isabella Pomona
Thos. Kirkconnell
Dell Green and Family
Church News
Eervicea
G. P. Badgley
Church OF God
J. C. Rooney
Methodist Episcopal
Lain Badgley
Lutheran
Hugo H. Hornecer
Anglied
Hermanbedale
BMW
J. J. McAllister
S. m
Clare Chamber
Gilman Smith
Acre-Glosch
Valentine Social
H. P. Hubel
J. T. Brown
Alice Henderson
Seco
Merritt Arbor
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