Clare County Man Arrested for Moonshine Still in Garfield Township
Percy Rome, 24, of Garfield township near Snotlake, was arrested Tuesday evening by Clare county officers who found a one and a half barrel still, 10 gallons of moonshine whiskey, and mash on his upper floor. He faces charges of manufacturing and selling liquors and possession. the case goes to Clare county circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Rome
Clare
Clare County
Rome
Garfield Township
Snotlake
Mer
Clare County Circuit Court
Clare Study Club Holds Annual Meet
The Clare Study Club met at Mrs. Bert Greer's home on Tuesday January 12 with Vice President Mrs Caple presiding. Members heard responses to roll call enjoyed music led by Mrs Nina McGuire and Laila Wilson, and paid tribute to a departed member. New officers were elected: Pres Mrs Mulder Vice Pres Mrs Caple Secy Mrs Artibee Cor Sec Mrs Pierson Treas Mrs Harris. Delegates were chosen to state and district conventions and a health lecture at Ann Arbor was urged for Friday January 15 with a rummage sale planned and tea served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Bert Greer
Caple
Nina McGuire
Bicknell
Laila Wilson
McGuire
Gumser
MsGuire
John Wilson
EB. R. Allen
City Tool Room Break-In Reported Wednesday Night
Thieves forced entry to the city hall tool room using a fire axe and stole items believed to be evidence or tools. No trace of the culprits has been found and the incident was reported as occurring Wednesday evening.
Clothes Line Theft Highlights Local Dishonesty
Last week Mrs BR A found her family washing stolen from the outdoor clothes line after dusk. Several dozen pairs of men’s and women’s undergarments and zippers were taken. A fire sale promotion by Prem-Hig Shoes Co lists the Dunlop building in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem- Hig Shoes
Dunlop
Old Time Ford Dancing Party Set at Clare Doherty Auditorium
A Henry Ford Dancing Party will be held at Doherty Auditorium Clare on Thursday January 28 with Jasper BH Bisbee Violinist and full orchestra. Tickets for 100 couples are on sale at Anderson's drug store at 2.00 per couple extra lady 50c includes refreshments and check room service. Grand march led by Mr and Mrs John Nelson at 8 30 p m. Admission same price for spectators. A prior dance instruction session occurs January 25 from 8 00 to 10 00 p m free to ticket holders.
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Henry Ford
Doherty Auditorium
Clare
Jasper BH
Bisbee
Anderson’s
Anderson's
Clare Couple Celebrates Fifty Years of Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. William Upthegrove observed their Golden Wedding with a gathering at their daughter’s Clare home on West First street. Married January 12, 1876 in South Lyon Michigan, they spent most of their lives near Clare and were honored by about thirty two relatives and friends with a three course luncheon and a ring ceremony performed by Rev. M. S. Wymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
William Upthegrove
C. C. Becker
West First Street
Genevieve
Doris Unthegrove
O. C. Beexer
Upthegrove
Vernon Township
Clare
Eunice’ Lockwood
Detroit
Mark ‘Forsyth
Ypsilanti
Epworth League meeting at Methodist Church next Sunday
Epworthians invited to 6:00 PM Epworth League at Methodist church next Sunday January 17 with Durward Kennedy leading on the topic Ags the Child, so the Man. Readers urged to bring Epworth Heralds and offer suggestions. All old members welcome and new members especially urged to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Durward Kennedy
Ags
Epworth Heralds Xedd
Réw
Gleaners Postpone Meeting For Cold Weather
The Hobson Arbor of Gleaners postponed their meeting due to extreme cold. The gathering will now be held Saturday January 16 at the F hall, with attendees invited to meet at the Hot Tuck diner and lodge for a meal.
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Hobson Arbor of Gleaners
Gleaners
A& Hot Tuck
F- Hall
Clare B. B. Team Still Undefeated in Local Victory
The Clare B. B. team remains undefeated after a strong showing against Farwell. Final score 26 to 11 shows Clare’s depth with a second unit performing well. Upcoming games include Reed City on Friday and Sacred Heart Academy on Friday. fans urged to provide strong sideline support.
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Clare and Farwell
Clare
Reed City
Sacred Heart Academy
Mt. Pleasant
Traverse City
Mrs. Wm Shaver Dies At 54 After Illness In Michigan
Miss Julia Brailey born August 9 1871 in Eaton County Michigan married Wm Shaver January 17 1887. They lived in Sunfield and Clare counties, had eleven children, five surviving, ten grandchildren. Funeral held at Dover church with Rev Frank Bates officiating. interment Wherry Grove cemetery.
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Julia Brailey
Eaton County
Michigan
Wm. Shaver
Sunfield
Mich
Clare County
Hazel Connor
Nester Dam
Albert and Burley
Dover
Dora. Allen
the Eagle
Mildred
Frank Bates
Wherry Grove
Clare Delphian Society Discusses Egypt Social Life
The Clare Delphian Society held its fourth program at Mrs. Graves home with talks on Houses Schools Education Family Life Dress Agriculture and Stock Raising Artisans and Crafts Markets Military Science Literature by members including Miss Laila Wilson Mrs Howlett Mrs Achard Mrs Fitzpatrick Nina McGuire Pierson Graves and Anna Duncan. Guest Mrs Raymond Beardaley attended and associate membership fees were noted with a January 26 meeting planned on Religion and Art of Hymn. Hear the Orthophone Victrola at Andersons ad.
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Egypt
Clare Delphian ‘Society
Graves
Laila ‘Wilson
Howlett
Achard
Fitzpatrick
Nina McGuire
Pierson
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Congregational church held its annual meeting after a pot luck supper in the dining room led by Rev. H. B. Johnson. Officers were elected to fill terms, reporting strong finances and healthy membership. New trustees beacons deaconesses and officers include L. E. Davy treasurer, N. A. Hiden music director, and a social service committee chaired by Mrs. Jas. Rogers and Mrs. John Nelson. Sunday School officers were also elected with Ada Hochstetler as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
H. B. Johnson
James S. Bicknell
Harry C. Cudney
L. E. Davy
John Nelson
Fred J. Thompson
Beacons
W. H. Elden
N. A. Biden
L. BE. Davy
Alex Artibee
W. H. Hilden
Falk
O'Connor
Sutherland
McCulloch
Mabel Horton
Sec’y
Bernice Groves
Frank Petchnik
Treas
Bernice McKinnon
Snow Removal Plan Extended for Northern Michigan Roads
State Administrative Board approves a snow removal program for the northern lower peninsula. Expenditures exceed $115,000 to open highways 10 11 18 and 14 and routes between Midland Clare and Gladwin. Equipment includes 14 truck plows three heavy V plows 10 rotary plows twelve 10 ton tractors with trucks rented. Initial cost about $118 053 and annual operating cost about $63 163.
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Lower Peninsula
State Administrative Board
Straits
Midland
Clare
Gladwin
Alex J. Groesbeck
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Lansing State Journal
Princess Theatre January 16 22 1925 Week Program
The Princess Theatre presents Rainbow Trail with Tom Mix and Riders of the Purple Sage sequel. Sun features Pretty Ladies with Zazu Pitts and Tom Moore. Includes The Sundown Limited comedy, Her Sister from Paris with Constance Talmadge, and serial Riddle Rider. February previews Rugged Water, The Man Who Found Himself, Friendly Enemies, The Midshipman and The Halfway Girl.
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Tom Mix
Zazu Pitts
Tom Moore
the Sundown Limited
Paris
Constance
Talmadge
Richard Talmadge
Riddle Rider
Rugged Waters
Thos. Meighan
Dover Dance Friday Night in January
Dover hosts a Friday January dance with music for attendees. A rummage sale runs Friday and Saturday at the first door north of Brown's Barber Shop with details limited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Brown's
Health class for mothers led by Dr. Hendrick at library
Dr. Rhoda Grace Hendrick and Miss Bertha Cooper lead a free health class for mothers at the library today at 3:30. The session covers preschool and school age children's diet and health questions, with potential for an illustrated sterootican lecture next week if attendance is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Grace Hendrick
Bertha Cooper
Hendrick
Battle Creek
Children’s Hospital
Indiana
Congress
Shephard-Towner
Vernon Taxpayers Tax Collection Notice
Vernon taxpayers must note that Joseph Hiiett, treasurer, will visit the Clare County bank every Saturday through tax season to receive taxes. Public notice urges timely payment and directs residents to meet the treasurer at the bank on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Bank
Former Rosebush Pastor Summoned
Rev. M. L. Gardner longtime Methodist pastor in Rosebush Coleman Remus and Dixport Ohio died last Monday at his son’s home in Convoy Ohio after declining health. He joined the Michigan Conference in 1903 and led remodeling of the Rosebush church. Funeral was in Convoy Wednesday. he leaves a wife a son and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Gardner
Rosebush
Convoy
Ohio
Michigan
Firms Soon to Be Opened to Public
The Davyys and Fleming firms plan public openings after fire damage. Davys firm occupies the G F Goodenough cement building on east Fourth street with salvage larger than expected and opening date uncertain due to weather. Fleming Shoe Company leases the Dunlop building corner and schedules a January 23 sale and opening.
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Davyys
Fleming
Davys
East Fourth Street
G. F. Goodenough
Plening Shoe Company
Dunlop
Davis Newman wedding announced for Saturday
Miss Ruby Davis and Frank Newman plan to wed Saturday January 9 in Sheridan township. The ceremony at Harri son Congregational parsonage with Rev Long officiating. The couple will reside at Brown Corners on the Glen Lower farm.
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Ruby Davis
Frank Newman
Mgr
F. P. Davis
Sheridan Township
Harrison
Long
Randolph Rockey
Arthur
Mr. Newman
Frank
J. ©. Newman
Brown Corners
Glen’ Lower
Dope Seller Sentenced to Five Years in Atlanta Prison
Forward, 46, of 1130 Seward, was convicted of sale and possession of narcotics and sentenced December 13, 1923 to five years in the federal prison at Atlanta. He surrendered to authorities for transport. The appeal was rejected by the U S Appellate Court. Forward was described as a major Detroit dope wholesaler with lieutenant William Bates serving four years.
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Guy Forward
Seward Abate
Atlanta
Forward
U. S. Appellate Court
Detroit
William Bates
U. S
Arthur J. Tutle
Detroit Times
Jackson Building
West 4Th Street
Ora Dawson Returned to Law Hands After Escape
Sunday evening Undersheriff Erter arrested Ora Dawson who had escaped from Shiawassee county jail where he faced a 30 day sentence for breaking and entering a Corunna restaurant. Officers found papers belonging to Mrs. M. Carrier on him. he is bound over to the March Circuit Court and held in the county bastile.
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Erter
Ora Dawson
Shiawasee
Corunna
Harter
Shiawassee
M. Carrier
Bastile
Good Literature Club Meeting and Porter Book Talk
The Good Literature Club convened at Miss Hunice Sientz's home on a Tuesday evening in January with vice president Mrs. Hachmuth presiding. Mrs Mildred Fitzpatrick presented a sketch on Jene Stratton Porter and her book The Keeper of the Bees, sparking brief discussion before adjournment for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunice Sientz
Hachmuth
Jene Stratton Porter
Keeper of the Bees
Mildred Fitzpatrick
Wéeeka
Optometrist Foland Away From Mt Pleadent Office
Special notice states Foland will not be in his Mt Pleadant office on January 18 19 and 20. Patients should reschedule to other dates and make appropriate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foland
Mt Pléadant
Floyd Shoup reports Florida Winters and Real Estate Boom
A Florida letter from Mayd BE Shoup dated January 4 describes warm weather in St. Petersburg Orlando and Tampa Bay area. It notes growing real estate activity with lots near St. Pete selling from 800 up to millions and roads widening along the St. Petersburg Gulf Port route. The writer mentions roads bridges climate and local diversity while sending best wishes to Clare friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Gulf
Orlando
Florida
St. Pete
Tampa
Gandy Bridge
Tampa Bay
Cuba
Mexico
St. Petersburg
Gulf Port
Floyd
Graft and Crime Wave Highlight Political Scandals
The piece discusses graft as a routine, noting officials sell constituents’ interests for personal gain. It cites figures like Dohenny and Fall, mentions the Chapman Anderson case, and contrasts graft with public indifference and violence, framing graft as a refined but harmful crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dohenny
Fall
Ianner
Chapman
Chapman Anderson
Herrick Helping Hand Sociéty Serves Annual Chicken Pie Supper
Members invite the public to attend the annual chicken pie supper at the home of Mr. John Pregiey on Wednesday January 20. Ladies are requested to bring spring coats and linens for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Helping Hand Sociéty
John Pregiey
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C. McAlvery
C. Thayer
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Thayer
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Clare Delphian Society
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Monts
Princess Theatre
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Billie
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Good Literature Club
Floyd Shoup
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Jet
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