Hundreds of Shade Trees Damaged by Michigan Storm
A severe late storm knocked down shade trees across southern Michigan causing extensive property damage and widespread power and telegraph outages. The worst storm in state history left many streets dark and required local fire and emergency crews to stay vigilant.
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Ocal Fire Department
Javeriaden
Zope
Michigan
Saginaw
Clarentirely
Obhurd
Aytert
al Sus
Change in Trunkline Route Puts Cost in Spotlight
The County Road Commission asks the State Highway Department to reconsider trunkline No. 20 changes between Clare and Farwell. Locals oppose the scale of costs for a new route that would affect railroad crossings and require right of way. Legal delays could push the project into next year.
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County Road Commission
State Highway Department
Clare
Argell
Dead Man’s Corners
Olare
Farwell
Bint
Dancing Classes At Bay City Under Prof Fiven gan
Monday evenings bring new members to Bay City dancing classes organized by Professor Fiven gan. The program targets both married and single adults with instruction and social dances planned by local lodges. About sixty students currently enrolled. enrollment expected to reach one hundred by closing night. Next week opens a beginners class with more advanced work to follow.
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Fivengan
Bay City
Fivenson
Closs
Fivanson
Card of Thanks for Pastor and Community Help
Expression of gratitude to Pastor E W Davis and church boards for service and use of the church. Thanks to the Big Rapids Clare and Herrick districts for offerings and to friends for kindness in sympathy and care. Special thanks to the singers. Signed W N Younglove Archie McKinley D M McKinley Mrs Warren Calkins Allen McKinley J B McKinley.
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Board of Trustees
W.d.t.a
Big Rapids
Clare and Herrick Church
W. N. Younglove
Archie McKinley
D. M. McKinley
Warren Calkins Allen McKinley
J. B. McKinley
Shadow social planned at Duncan ball Friday evening
A shadow social is scheduled for Friday night at the Duncan ball in the 7 30 region under the supervision of the Sophomores. The event is described with mis-typed details but indicates a student gathering with activities.
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Gome
Road program curtailment debated for farmer tax relief
Community leaders argue reform aims to reduce real estate taxes by shifting road funding from farmers to wealthier interests. They note Aldrich act and trunk line roads cut farmer burden, highlight federal aid to Michigan, and urge continuing progress despite uneven county reach.
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Ithigh County
State Highway Department
Michigan
Trank Line
Wayne County
Roy O. Wooaras
State Highway Commission
Tts
Fire damages property. tax and highway funds debated
A Sunday morning blaze at Coleman Ibaing Street caused extensive losses to owners with little insurance. The volunteer fire department struggled to respond as hoses and equipment did not fit standard threads. A letter by W E Bowler argues for higher road taxes and a one cent gasoline tax to fund highway bonds and maintenance.
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Origi
Wtf
Coleman
Ibaing
Midland
Clare
As & Olasa
Aleo
Atatistica
Bénda Balanos
W. E. Bowler
Modern Woodman Pays Claim Promptly
On February 16 Jas S Bicknell, clerk for the local M W of A lodge, received a Detroit director’s letter confirming Hugh E Neelands death claim was allowed and a $2000 beneficiary payout. It notes the deceased joined the lodge years ago and had paid in $220.70.
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Jas. S. Bicknell
M. W. of A
J. Ballard
Detroit
Hugh E. Neelands
Real estate deal forms golf links at The Bungalow near Country Club
Michael and Michael, owners of The Bungalow at the Country Club, closed on 40 acres adjoining the Country Club to the south to create Golf Links, a tennis court pair, and two trap shooting outfits. The venture aims to make Clare a regional recreation hub with family friendly grounds, liquor prohibition on premises, and seasonal snacks and lunches for Sunday school classes.
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Michael
al Fe
Tte
Sungalow
Bensit
Clare
Farm Short Courses Open at M A C
Michigan Agricultural College will begin two short courses on March 6. A two week ice cream makers course and a four week track and tractor operation course form the final pair of winter offerings under the short course department. Nearly 1100 farmers are expected to register for the tractor class.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
Henry
Obituary of Charles O Clemmons in Beaverton Beaverton
Charles O Clemmons born November 21 1670 in Braversburg Ohio died February 15 1632 at age 51 years 7 months 26 days. Survived by wife Alice M Bryant Clemmons and son Charles Leater, two brothers Ezra and A L. Funeral in Beaverton Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Bates and Rev Preston, burial in Cherry Grove cemetery Clare county. He was a carpenter and painter and member of several fraternal orders. He lived in Sheridan and Beaverton before death with family described as a loving husband and father.
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Aeae
Charles Oscar Clemmons
Clemmons
Braversburg
Ohio
Michigan
North Dakota
Alice M. Bunyan
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Charles Leater
Sheridan
Beaverton
Gladwin County
Ezra Clemmons
Denver
Colorado
A. L. Clemmons
Bloomingville
Clemmons Waase
Presbyterian Church
F. N. Bates
Carson City
A. J. Preston
Clare
Cherry Grove
State Farmers Form Soils Association in Michigan
An Association of Michigan farmers formed during Farmers Week at Michigan Agricultural College to study soil and improve soil methods. Hon. Jason Woodman was elected president with no membership dues. The group aims to stimulate permanent, profitable soil management and share material on cooperative test projects and soil developments with members.
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Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Game General
Jason Woodman
State Board of Agriculture
Tts
Soils Association
M. M. McCool
Soile
Horses and Cows Wanted for Feb Olara Trade
Jay Nichols plans a Feb 27 visit to Olara to buy a load of horses and cows. Cows must be springer and horses large. For details call Ches Stirling. Also reports a February 16 marriage in Meson Michigan of Daliie D Jones and Mise Ethe Kinch by Rev Henry Candler. They will reside at Elmer Nott farm after March 1. W. B. Ash death noted in Kansas City.
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Jay Nichols
Olara
Ches. Stirling
Daliie D. Jones
Mise Ethe
Kinch
Meson, Mich
Henry Candler
Elmer Nott Farm
Kirkbride
Kansas City
W. B. Ash
Longtime Clare County Woman Matie McKinley Younglove Dies
Matie 8 McKinley born 1866 in 4ri mada Macomb County Michigan grew up in Clare County Sheridan township. She studied at Clare High School Albion College and served as missionary in Calcutta India before marrying W N Younglove in 1906. The couple lived in Richmond California and Clare County before settling at 403 BR 4th St Clare. She supported children’s protection work then died after four years of poor health with many relatives attending her funeral at the Methodist church.
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Matie
McKinley
4Rimada
Macomb County
Mich
Clare County
Sheridan Township
Ehe
Ahe
Herrick
M. E. Church
Clare
Albion College
Ashe
Calcutta
iAodie
Queen’s Hill
Ahé
Myrriage
W. N. Younglove
Los Angeles
Cal
Richmond
Castra Costa
BR. 4Th St
Areohie
Detroit
Dante
James
Traverse City
Allen McKinney
Fitt
Magate Oaltina
Hastings
Faneral Feom
Edit McShey
Rosebush
Jessie Aley
Floyd, McKinley
Lavsingne Pina
Methodist Church
Thureday
Auction Sales Through The Sentinel Farm Store Ad
February 25 sale to include household goods and store fixtures from Georges W. Easter before moving from the store building. See ad on page 7 for details and location information.
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Georges W. Easter
Joint sale notice following death details at Farwell farm
The notice records a joint sale held by Mrs. Maria Finch and Jobs Waddington at her Farwell area farm near 23 miles southwest. The document also mentions a Clyde White sale near OColonville opening at one o'clock.
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John Finch
Maria ‘Finch
Jobs Waddington
Farwell
Clyde White
Ocolonville
Groves
Farwell Sale Listings Highlight Local Property Market
Warner and Graham announce a large personal property sale six miles south of Farwell at ten o'clock. John Woodward near Farwell 3 miles north of town sells his 190 acre farm and moves to a new home in Olree. Sentinel to list extensive farm necessities next week.
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Warner and Graham
Farwell
Geernson
John Woodward
Woodward
Olsre
The
Sentinel
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