Man Slays Girl With Penknife Near Coleman
Victor R Baedgley allegedly attacked Marguerite Todd 11 on a Coleman road last Thursday dragging her into bushes and stabbing her thrice in the neck with a pocket knife causing fatal blood loss. The body was found by Martin Todd and Arthur Reece as Baedgley confessed to police. he is a World War veteran and claims memory lapses. Marguerite leaves five siblings and a funeral was held at Coleman Mt church with interment in Coleman cemetery.
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Coleman
Victor R. Baedgley
Marguerite Todd
Martin ‘Todd
Baedgley
Brosh
Martin Todd
Arthur Reece
John M. Doherty
High
Midland
Bailey
Bay City
B. E. Moreys
James Party
Marguerite
John H. Doherty
J. M’s
Doherty
John
Little
Ray Hart
Mt. Pleasant
Sweit
Pineal of Samuel Liechti Dies After Long Farm Life
Samuel Liechti born in Berne Switzerland March 1849 died at home in Clare Tuesday evening February 10 5 0 at 11 30 age 75 years 10 months 23 days He came to America with an older brother worked as a carpenter in Jersey City then farmed in the state and county until eight years ago retiring to Clare He married Catherine Zinser in 1887 two sons Sam Sheridan township and Herman Fling one daughter Mrs Thomas Ackerman Wise township He later wed Marguerite Stacy in 1894 and their daughter grew He left a wife two sons a daughter and many relatives The funeral was held at the Clare home Friday at 1 pm Rev H T Smith officiating interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Liechti
Berne
Switzerland
Asth
Claré
Hig ‘Hotheir
Tb America
Compan
Jersey City
Glare
Catherine Zinser
Gladden
Merrtage
Marguerite ‘Stacy
Sam
Sheridan Township
Herman
Fling
Thomas Ackerman
Wise
Tei
Clare
H. T. Smith
Cherry
Grove Cemetery
Guilty Plea Sentences Murderer to Life at Marquette
A defendant pled guilty and received a life sentence in solitary confinement at Marquette prison with no possibility of pardon or parole.
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Marquette
Charity Opinions Challenge Weidner’s County Aid
Editor reader criticizes Poor Commissioner Weidner for rapid but allegedly incomplete inquiry into a case involving an elderly grandmother, a disabled veteran, and a family in winter hardship. The letter questions timing, funding decisions, and claimed neglect of duties, suggesting a delay would have better served the patient.
Dogs Becoming a Nuisance Reported at Office
The office receives many complaints about dogs running free without license tags and those not kept at home. State law imposes restrictions and makes owners liable for heavy fines if licenses are not paid.
Wise Township Tax Collection Day Announcement
Taxpayers of Wise Township alerted to collect taxes on Wednesday February 25 at the Clare County Savings Bank. Alfred Siocum treasurer urges residents to attend and settle accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Savings Bank
Wise Township
County Convention Attended by Large Crowd in Clare County
A large countywide Republican convention convened at Harrison Court House on February 18 1925 with Lulu Murphy presiding as chairwoman and James F Bowler as secretary. Delegates John Quinn Jos F Bowler and Thomas Carl Holbrook were chosen to represent Clare county at the Detroit state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare County
Harrison Court House
A. B. Achard Lulu
B. Murphy
Jas. F. “Bowler
Clare County
Detroit
John Quinn
Jos. F. Bowler
Thos
Carl Holbrook
James A. Reeder
Will L. Adams
Harrison
U. S. Senate
Michigan
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Clark and McDonald
Supreme Court
A. H. Aldrich
Johnson
New Books Arrive At City Library In Read Drive
The City Library reports a surge in activity with eight new titles added including My Life on the Ranch by John Gray privately printed in 1924 and select works from the Good Literature Club. It notes 4 328 volumes allocated and eighty books charged in a two hour period.
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City l
Bicknell
John Gray
Chicago
Good Literature Club
Alexander Jessup
BE. A. Cross
Davy
MBM
Rabbi Wolsey Heads Big Church Pastor to Cleveland Temple
Rabbi Louis Wolsey son of Mr and Mrs William Wolsey of Saginaw resigns after 18 years with Huclid Avenue Temple to accept the pastorate of Rodeth Sharon congregation in Philadelphia. Wolsey has helped build the Cleveland congregation and is active in civic affairs. He will move to Philadelphia in July to lead a strong Jewish congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wolsey
William Wolsey
Saginaw
Huclid Avenue
Cleveland
Rodeth
Sharon
Philadelphia
Rabbi Wolsey
Clare
America
Obituary of Mrs. Bessie Henderson Brown
Bessie Irene Henderson born in Grant Township on June 1895 died February 6 1925 at her Klint Michigan home after a typhoid illness. She grew up in Clare County, taught in public schools, married Clarence Brown October 30 1919, and had two children Lois Jean and Wayne who died in infancy. She leaves husband, daughter, parents, two brothers, a sister, and many relatives. Funeral February 9 at Flint M E Church with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Irene Henderson
Jas. Henderson
Grant
Klint
Mich
Clare High School
Flint
Clarence Brown
Lois Jean
Wayne
Will
Earl
Clare
Anna Davis
Lansing
M. E
Gracelawn
McHue
Clare Grads Report From Central Normal School
Superintendent Gumser received a notice from C C Barkes register of Central Michigan Normal school about Clare high graduates work. The report notes satisfactory results with room to improve. Nine Clare students attended the first term earning 35 marks across subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumser
C. C. Barkes
Register of Central Michigan Normal School
Clare High School
Clare
Clare Rod and Gun Club Meeting Friday Evening
An important meeting of the Clare Rod and Gun Club will be held Friday evening February 20 at the K of P hall over Derby's Candy Kitchen. The meeting starts at 7 30 p m sharp. Election of officers and special business. Everyone should be present. By order of President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod'’& Gun Club
K. of P. Hall
Derby
City Taxpayers urged to pay by March first
Vera Peterson treasurer announces at Citizens Bank she will be available on Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons to assist those who have not paid their taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens. Bank
Baked goods sale planned at A. Niriz store
Colonville ladies announce a baked goods sale at the A. Niriz store on Saturday February 21 all day to benefit the church payment fund.
Dance at Farwell Hall Friday Evening
A dance will be held at the TO O. FL hall in Farwell on Friday evening February 20. The event promises good music and a good time. attendees are urged to bring friends.
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Farwell
Fire damages farm of Frank Walters near Colonville
A Friday fire damaged the Walters farm home near Colonville Clare County. Mrs Walters alerted by the family dog saw roof flames from chimney embers. Neighbors helped Mr Walters extinguish the fire. roof replacement followed and Clare Realty Co settled the claim promptly with insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Walters
Colonville
Clare County
Walters
Walter
Actna
Insurante Co
Clare Realty Co
Clare
Aetna Co
Clare Realty Co., Inc
Tony Achard
Doherty Hotel
Michigan to start School of the Air via WKAR radio
WKAR at Michigan Agricultural College launches a new School of the Air offering farm and gardening courses to Michigan and midwest listeners. The first two week program begins March 2 with agricultural engineering from 7 15 to 8 00 pm eastern time, Monday through Friday. Participants receive certificates and lecture copies after completing courses.
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of the Air
Michigan
Middle West
WKAR
Michigan Agricultural College Station
Radio Farm School
Hast
Lansing
Radio
In Memory Poem Fragments at Matter Tomb
The piece reflects on memory and the departed, recalling a perfect woman described as firm tempered and skilled. It mentions a tomb at Matter and quotes Wordsworth like lines about enduring memory and noble planning. Names such as Younglove and Woodsworth appear in a reverent memorial tone.
Mt Vernon Grange Dance Time Planned
Mt Vernon Grange invites all to a Friday evening dance at their hall. The event promises a pleasant night with friends and entertainment for attendees.
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MT. Vernon Grange
Mt. Vernon
Doings in Justice Mater's Court
George Scott Manual Scott Calvin Tryon and John Martin appeared before Justice Mater on February 12 charged with coal theft from Pere Marquette tracks. All pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs. Frank McCarey arrested for drunkenness and liquor possession paid a fine and was bound over to circuit court. Hubert Bale face drunkenness and liquor possession charges and was remanded to county jail in default of bail.
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George Scott
Manual Scott
Calvin, Tryon
John Martin
Justice Mater
Robert J. Fowler
Pere Marquette
Frank McCarey
Ghenit
Hubert Bale
Bastile
Mrs Delwin Green Dies in Flint Michigan
Mrs Delwin Green born December 24 1872 in Canada passed away February 2 1925 at her Flint Michigan home. She married Delvin Green in 1895 at Mount Pleasant and they had seven children Carl Monday Gladys Ethel Earl Walter Raymond predeceased her. Funeral at Friz undertaking parlors conducted by Rev BE Smith with interment in Harrison cemetery.
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Fénnie
Camplel
Wad
Canada
Flint
Michigan
Delvin Green
Mount Pleasant
Carl Monday
Clare
Gladys
Ethel
Earl
Pontiac
Walter
Clair
Raymond
Auction Sales Schedule Highlights Local Listings
Tuesday February 24 features Gallaway and Bicknell at Pratt's Corners. Wednesday February 25 lists Wess Hilliott of Vernon Township. Thursday March 5 covers John Wackett sale on the Wilson farm in Verizon. Monday March 9 notes Everette-Allen sale as he departs the farm 12 miles north of Dover.
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Gallaway & Bicknell
Pratt’s Corners
Wess Hilliott
Vernon Township
John Wackett
Wilson
Verizon
Everette-Allen
Dover
Personal Property Sale Listing by George Miller
On Tuesday March 10 George Miller offers all day sale of personal property with a watch list available. Sale details indicate items listed and to be offered for sale on that date as an all day event.
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George Miller
The Aviator Show At High School Auditorium
A brief notice invites audiences to attend The Aviator on Thursday February 26 at 8 00 PM in the high school auditorium. The advertisement promises humor music and entertainment for 85 cents and mentions attractions including laughter orchestral music and a chance to learn about flying.
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The
Pre Lent Dance by K of C at Doherty Auditorium
The K of C Lodge hosts a pre Lenten dancing party at Doherty Auditorium Glaze on Monday evening February 23. Music by the Martuch Orchestra of Saginaw. Admission one dollar and twenty six cents with extra lady twenty five cents. Everyone invited.
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K. of C. Lodge
Doherty Auditorium
Glaze
Martuch Orchestra
Saginaw
Candy Sale by Upstream Sunday School at Frize Parlors
The Upstreams class of the Baptist Sunday School holds a homemade candy sale at Frize parlors Saturday evening February 21. All are welcome to fill their sweet tooth.
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the Baptist Sunday School
Dance at Richmond Hall in Farwell on February 21
A dance will be held at Richmond Hall Farwell on the evening of February 21. The announcer, who recalls an earlier promise, invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond ‘Hall
Farwell
Reed City Boys Fall, Clare Beats Reed City by Wide Margin
Reed City travels to Clare where the visitors dominate early with a 24 to 0 first half. Clare then holds on for a 33 to 25 victory as Bond leads the home squad with 23 points in his final Clare game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed City
Clare
Grein
Clare Boys
Clare City
Harrison Independents
Harrison
Bond
Owosso
Princess Theatre Shows February 21 27 1924 Week
The Princess Theatre runs February 21 to 27 with Galloping Ace and Darling of New York starring Baby Peggy. Captain Blood with J Warren Kerrigan screens Tuesday 24. Lightning Rider features Harry Carey in the week’s large action lineup. Matinees include Baby Peggy in Darling of New York and Captain Blood with 10 and 5 cent pricing.
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Jack Hoxie
Sun-Man
Harry Carey
Baby Peggy
New York
Captain Blood
Five Hundred Card Party at Hotel Doherty Friday
A Five Hundred card party will be held in the dining room of Hotel Doherty on Friday February 21 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. An entry fee of fifty cents will help swell the Library Fund.
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Doherty
Comte
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Coleman Farmer
Pineal OF Samuel
Liechti
Weidner
Alfred
Siocum
Wey. Louis
Bessie ~ Henderson-Brown
Central Normal
Clare Rod and Gun Club
City Taxpayers
EARM
School OF the Air
Youngrove
Mater’s Court
Delwin’ Green
Gladwin ‘High School
Lauech
Luck
Q. Grein
Hil
Petnick
J. Reed
P. Grein
O. Grein
Gingrich
Hill’ S
B. Johnson
Harrisonr Atkins
F. J Weber
Bicker
Groves
C. Poster
Haley
Mitchell Hubel
Schwans
Hickey
Hampton
Weber
Hecker
Foster
Mitchell
Schawns
Gladwin
Gladwin High School
Gladwin Lassies
Alma
Princess Theatre
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