J W Calkins Pioneer of Clare Dies in Lansing
Clare mourns J W Calkins a respected pioneer born 1846 in Indiana. He moved to Isabella county in 1868 and Clare in 1870, ran the Pardwars hardware later built Hotel Calkins, and painted Clare’s first US flag. Survived by son Charles W and four brothers Bert James George Fred. Funeral held Sunday at Madonna lodge with services by Rev Lobnes.
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John W. Calkins
Ingham County
Isabella County
Rosebush
Osikinaville
Mary Callam
Canada
Charlen W
Lansing
Wm. H. Goodman
Arizona
Calkins
Tweeday
Houghton Heights
Tip
Osikina
Clare
United States
Bert
James
Lake
George
Fred
Fonm
Roy
Lobnes
Charn
Madonna Lodge
Ghorsy Grove
Thees Fedm
Charles Walkins
B. R B. Bisor
Sagioaw
Evangelist E F Miller Proclaims in Clare Methodist Church
A full house welcomed Evangelist E B Miller who outlined his talk What in the matter with Clare He used memory scripture in questions about salvation and condemned lukewarm faith He asserted many in Clare have not bowed to Baal and urged knowing Jesus Christ as savior to avoid Hell He stressed the Holy Spirit’s role in believers and asked Do you love Me as the key question
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E. B. Miller
Clare
Baal Aa
Angela
Jesus Christ
Lincoln
Clare Study Club Studies Japanese
The Clara Study Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Asline presiding. Eighteen members and one guest, Mrs. Lenheiser of Mt. Pleasant, attended. A program on Japanese literature followed with papers on Japan in the World War and readings by Mrs. Mater. The group adjourned to meet January 23 at Mrs. Anderson’s for officer elections.
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Clara
Asline
Lenheiser
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Hether
Mater
Japan
Mesdames Horton
Greer
Reading
Wood
Mre. Anderson
Obituary of John Wesley Horn of Saginaw dies at 72
John Wesley Horn born January 3 1851 in Hocking County Ohio died January 12 1923 aged 72 years 9 days. Survived by six children Scott of Heart Mrs Claude Reker Clara George John Mary Horn and Mrs Rev McGill Detroit. Funeral at Clare Methodist Church January 15 at 10 30 a m with Rev Lohnes preaching from 2 Tim 4 7 and interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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John Wesley Horn
Hocking County
Ohio
Alice Lee
Scott
Claude Reker
Clara
George
John
Mary Horn
Saginaw
Rev McGill
Detroit
Clare Methodist Church
Lohnes
Cherry Grove Cemetery
In Memoriam Amos Spigelmite
In loving memory of our father Amos Spigelmite who departed this life one year ago on January 22 1923. We miss you deeply and sorrow fills our hearts as we recall your life and hope to meet again in God’s home of love and light from his children and grandchildren.
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Amos Spigelmite
Clare Opens With Victory as Eagles Host Shepherd
Openers at Clare High saw both boys and girls win over Shepherd in a double header. Boys led by Hampton with 9 points and Holbrook 2, final score 13 0. Clare’s Lawson outplayed Walker Trauger for Meats. Girls defeated Shepherd 24 9 with solid team play and no standout stars.
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Hampton
Holbrook
Patrick
Founth
Clare
Shepherd
Sforward
Pierce
H. Heater
M. Davy J
Qenbter
O. Ward
K. Conter
E. Tenniewood
M. Harvay
Davy
Tenniswood
Frea
Stroupe
Schaaf
Ackerman
Loomish
Waddington
Lodmia
Miss Barton
O. M.N
Rip Van Winkle at Princess Theatre Promoted as Season’s Greatest Picture
The Princess Theatre presents Rip Van Winkle Tuesday and Wednesday in January 2024. Thomas Jefferson stars in Washington Irving’s tale on film adaptation noted for pace humor and drastic incidents. Cast includes Milla Davenport Max Asher Francis Carpenter Daisy Robinson Pietro Sosgo and others.
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Rip van Winkle
Princess Theatre
Joe
Jefferson
Washington
Irving
Thomas Jefferson
Rip
Raszal
Washington Irving
Jeffereen
Milla Davenport
Max Asher
Francis Carpenter
Garichie
Messinger
Daisy Robinson
Pietro Sosgo
Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary Honors Snider
Vernon Hill correspondent reports Mr and Mrs Jasper Snider celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary at home on Vernon Hill Friday. Relatives and friends gathered after a social hour, enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, and presented gifts and greetings.
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Jasper Snider
Jasper
Snider Jans
Vernon Bill
Mrs. Snider
The Prodigal Son Lesson Reflection
A reader reflection on Luke 15 11 24 asks who deserved the half share and why the father welcomed the repentant son. It probes motives for returning home and whether wealth, pride, and mercy shape a moral choice in the parable. The piece raises questions about worthiness, loyalty, and love in the father son dynamic.
State owes counties large road rewards under 1917 law
The State Highway Department released figures showing about 75 counties are owed a total of 3,410,992.61 in rewards for non trunk line county roads built under the State Aid Law. The sum is expected to reach 7,000,000 by year end, with Wayne County leading at 284,537. Other counties: Oakland, St. Clair, Genesee above 200,000. Gladwin 8230.95. Clare 13,916.62. Ogemaw 1,825.92. Arenac 17,303.99. Midland 21,181.59. Governor Groesbeck urged a 5,000,000 appropriation in his inaugural message.
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State Highway Department
Groesbeck
Wayne County
Oakland
St. Clair
Genesee
Gladwin County
Clare
Ogeman
Arenac
Midland
La Societe Francais Sets Evening Program and Plans
La Societe Francais met Thursday night January 11 with twelve members present in the language room. An interesting program featured French music and composers including Massenet and Planquette. A motion proposed a sleigh ride party for active members with dues paid, while some members missed meetings, hinting at future lively events.
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la Societe Francais
Schaol
Splanquette
Victrola
Hather Irwin
Mt Pleasant Cafeteria Change Hands
Mr and Mrs Geo Hy Phelps, owners of Clare s Cafeteria, purchased the Mt Pleasant cafeteria Thursday. They will also manage Hammond Cafeteria in the city and the one in the oil yard. The new proprietors have extensive experience and promise up to date service. The Sentinel commends the transition to Mt Pleasant residents.
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Geo. Hy
Phelps
Clare’s
Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodges Install Officers
Clare Lodge No. 133 of I O O F and Rebekah Lodge No. 167 held an eight officer installation Friday night January 12 at their hall with about 70 members and friends present. The Odd Fellows installed N G Angua McLeod V G Leon Casner S R, Alex McKinnon RB 3 Chas Grill Treas Harve Erter R S N G George Bowen L S N G John Northon Warden Ralph Stevens conductor Fred Turbush I G Joel Presley R S V G Wilfred Breese L S V G Hizie Smalley Chaplain C B Milberry. Rebekah officers N G Emma Stough V G Nellie Barras P G Maude Stevens Tréau Ada Erter R 8 N G Dorothy Presley L S N G Crystal Walters Warden Agnes Casner Conductor Alba Capen S G Bessie Breese O G Mary Irwin RS V G Etta Snider L S V G Louise Osborn Chaplain Virginia Friedeborn. Floor work by Myra Asline Dorothy Presley Obas Grill and Arthur Johnson. Remarks valued by all. cupper and social time followed.
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Emma Stough
Nellie Barras P
Maude Stevenso
Florence Stough Tréeau
Ada Erter
N. G
Dorothy Presley
Golden State Notes From San Bernardino to Pasadena
Local readers share anecdotes from San Bernardino and Pasadena about travels, neighbors, and annual events. News mentions F Lamoreaux buying a house, John Oliver’s property deal, Cal Terwilliger family illness, and Miss Mary Brodie visiting San Diego. Bulmer Hunt’s return boosts business. Pasadena housing stays strong. weather mild. The piece closes with a quip from an old farmer about rheumatism.
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San Bernardino
Bays
Pasadena
F. Lamoreaux
John Oliver
Cal Terwilliger
W. R. Meade
Los Angeles
Mary Brodie
San Diego
Mary
Bart Lewis
Forbert
Lentz
John Marsh
Farwell
Bickford
Oliver’a
Sunday School Heads to Hold Meeting
A meeting of Isabella County Sunday Schools pastors and superintendents will be at Mt Pleasant Methodist Church Sunday at 2 00 PM local time. The program seeks guidance on Sunday School work cooperation and a financial plan for the year with Fred N Washburn of Benton Harbor slated to speak. Proxies may be sent if unable to attend.
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Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
Fred N. Washburn
Benton Harbor
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express our appreciation and thanks to friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father. Gratitude to the Masonic Lodge for floral offerings and to Rev. Loimes for comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. Chas W. Calkina.
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Lodge
Loimes
Chas
W. Calkina
Dance Postponed Over Bad Roads at Dover Hall
Dance announced for Friday January 19 at Dover Hall has been postponed due to bad roads. Secretary notes the rescheduled date will be announced later.
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Dover Hall
Over 16 Million U S Mails Lost to Poor Addresses
A Washington report from the Dead Letter Office shows 16,586,419 letters and 629,000 packages were undeliverable last year due to inaccurate or missing addresses. Many letters contained money or money orders and thousands of packages carried varied contents. about 140,000 items were left in mail boxes or post offices without any address.
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Washington
Annual Meeting Notice for Farmers' Independent Produce Os
The notice announces the annual meeting of the Farmers' Independent Produce Os to be held Saturday afternoon January 20 at the 3. OF 0. B. half Karmere Independent Produce Go Iwan to Bee you at the Princess January 28 23 Rip Veo Winkle.
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Independent Produce Os
Iwan
Rip Veo Winkle
Friday Speech by Dr. Friday Cancelled and Rescheduled
Dr. David Friday president of Michigan Agricultural College, famed economist, was to speak in Mt. Pleasant High School but canceled due to conferences. He promised to address Mt. Pleasant January 23 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall with free admission, urged farmers and business people to attend.
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David Friday
Michigan Agricultural College
America
Mr. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
George. Johnston
Chamber of Commerce
Friday
Mt. Pleasant
Ms. Pleasant
M Aog
Johnston
Masonic Hall
The Indian Drum Ends and New Story Planned
The Sentinel ends The Indian Drum after weeks of praise. A new story, highly recommended by the Western Newspaper Union of Detroit, is planned to begin soon. Subscribers are urged to pay arrears to avoid lapse and ensure the paper remains in print for the upcoming feature.
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Sentinel
Western
Union of Detroit
Fouda
Mack
Farm Bureau reports 1922 wool pool results and prices
Michigan State Farm Bureau paid 1922 wool pool members in full and released average net prices. The pool yielded 39 1/2 cents per pound for five grades and 47.74 cents per pound for all 13 grades including discounts. Local reports note 1929 prices around 31 1/3 cents per pound by November 4.
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Michigan State Farm Bureau
State Park Bureau
Lanaihg
W. H. Church
U. S
Lansing
Déaieré
Pool
Terrill
Charlotte
Eaton
Farm Bureau
Farm Buréau
Direction and Ealés
Burean
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Galkins
J. W. Galkins
Charles
E. F. Miller
Methodist Church
Clare Study Club
John Asline
Memoriam
Shepherd’s
RFE
Stroble Holbrook
Hampton LF Nest
Eyes
RE Dwelbisa
Rogers Walker
Vernon Hill
the Prodigal Son
Josua
Boliar Coma
Reich Club
Geo. H. ‘Phelps
Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodges
Golden State
H. L. Holmes
The
Asa’n
EF. B. Robinson
Will L
M. A. G. Head
East
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