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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1923
Page
1
Clare Study Club held its Officers Day meeting with Mrs. Anderson presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Anderson and Vice President Mrs Caple, with notes on club growth from 20 to 50 members and reflections on progress since 1911-12.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our hours of sorrow after the burial of our husband and father. Thank you for auto services, for Mr. C. A. Lohnes comforting words and Mr. Miller for prayer, and for the poignant dance.
Secretary of State Charles J. Deland states there was no license extension granted beyond the one month previously reported. The rule applies to owners who have held cars for two years and lack title certificates. those with titles must obtain 1923 plates or face prosecution. An extension exists only for buyers without title certificates at purchase.
W. C. Cornwell's Holstein herd, tested by the Advance Registry Office, produced high daily milk outputs and butter yields. Cows named Dayson, Besnty Clare Jewel, Segis Corncopia Pauline, Corncopia Pontiac Wagbe, and Silver Bolmer Clare Senior are listed with test days and pounds, noting one severe indigestion incident.
Fr E Fivenson, dancing instructor, resumes classes next Tuesday evening January 30 at Duncan Hall. The season features Argentine Tango and new ballroom dances with assemblies to follow. Last year's members urged to attend by 8 15, new numbers by 7 30. Harrison classes start next week with meetings in Harrison and Clare for varied entertainment.
The annual meeting of the Grange Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Association will be held Saturday January 27 96 at 2 30 o clock in the I C O F Hall. Walter White serves as secretary and organizer.
A community dance will be held at Mt. Vernon Grange hall on Friday evening February 2. Everyone is invited to attend and bring four sleigh loads of merriment as organized by the committee.
The adjourned circuit term at Harrison met briefly due to incomplete cases. The principal matter Vandewarker versus Koyle was submitted with briefs due next month. Ensign Ferguson versus Lorena Ferguson granted a divorce and custody of the minor. Several minor title actions were submitted and degrees granted.
The remains of William Archamboault were brought from Detroit where he died after months of suffering. Born in Ontario on May 2, 1856, he died January 16, 1923, at his daughter Anna Van Winkle's home. He lived in Clare for about forty years before moving to Detroit. He leaves two daughters Minnie Onaway and Anna Van Winkle Detroit, one son Peter Bay City, two brothers John Harrison and Robert Clare, two sisters Sophie Sinnes Bay City and Fannie Schoonover Cadillac. Funeral service was held at the Baptist church January 18, Rev. Milberry officiating, with interment in Onerry Grove cemetery.
The Clare County Red Cross reports a belated Christmas drive netting 40 new members with Clare city providing 30 and Harrison 10. It lists 3 life members and 40 annual members, funds received and disbursed through January 1 1923, and a balance of 3,969.69 with Junior Red Cross funds 144.32. J F Tatman, Treasurer.
A clipped prosaic piece contemplates the lasting reach of actions beyond death and the formation of character each day. The note mentions Evangelist Miller quoting it in a public school and a promotion offering a free thermometer with a purchase through the week from Clare Out Rate.
Harrison boys and Ithaca girls face off at the gym tonight drawing local fans. The schedule lists Claré high school basketball games for the remainder of the season and urges readers to clip for planning.
Fourteen members gathered at Mrs. Huchmuth home for a program of poetry and readings. Mrs. Horton led the meeting and Mrs. Bernice Jones was elected a member as the club considers federating and schedules a February 6 gathering.
Relatives in this city received word of the death of John Hickey known as Jack, who passed away at his Gladwin home after a weeklong illness following a stomach ailment. The obituary will appear next week.
The Lady Maccabees annual meeting at Mrs Angua McLeod's home elected officers for the coming year. Names include Past Com May Langin Com Ida McLeod Lieut Com Helen Doherty R.K. Margaret Derby F.K. Mildred Wilkinson Chaplain Hattis Wilson M at A Frances Thompson Sergeant Alva Capin Sentinel Lina Pettit Picket Ethel Kirkpatrick Pianoist Mary Morgan Deputy Branch of St Louis attended. Next meeting set for February 7 at Mrs John Doherty's home with a potluck supper at 7 o'clock.
The family of Wm Hy Archam Boult extends thanks to friends for sympathy and help in their recent bereavement. They acknowledge the conduct of the service and comforting words offered.
Judge Geo D Alden of Beaton delivered an influential lecture at the high school on the need to return to Christianity and old fashioned standards. He warned that the era shows fear of reform and a culture of graft in business politics and society, urging personal reform, charity, and stronger church support.
Ray Kent of Clare was high bidder at the public sale securing the Smith Elevator including building equipment stock and office fixtures for 89 610. Kent, already running Chatterton elevator in Clare and owning the Tustin elevator, plans to open in Reed City once arrangements in Clare are made. Clarence Remenap will handle items in the meantime.
Evangelist E F Miller attracted a large crowd in Clare with street preaching on sin and judgment and a brief daytime visit to local lunch and pool rooms. He led Sunday services with Rev Milberry and announced a Sunday night talk on church membership and personal conduct.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas ward died January 20 after pneumonia and a stroke while visiting relatives in Pontiac. The elderly woman, formerly of the area, was described as bright and active and had recently traveled alone to Montana to visit her niece before returning home.
Beginning with the second semester on Monday January 29 the kindergarten will meet in the afternoon instead of the forenoon. School calls at one o clock.
Nearly 150 guests gathered at the g of P hall Monday evening for one of the season’s largest events. Mr and Mrs Geo H Phelps hosted. prizes went to Mrs F W McKnight and Dr Jas A Reeder in the 600 game. consolation prizes to Mrs T W Dawoon and J E B Doherty. An electric floor lamp was presented by Wa Caple on behalf of friends. Walter Caple of Mr Pleasant attended.
Charles W Sweet, a Civil War veteran and Clare County pioneer, died in Harrison on Friday January 19 at age 74 years 11 months and 19 days. Born January 30 1848 in Stockbridge New York he came to Michigan as a child, served in the First Michigan Cavalry, later worked as a blacksmith and in lumbering, and settled in Harrison in 1888. He was a charter Royal Arch Mason and husband of Mrs Sarah R Cleveland, with four children from a former marriage and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Harrison with Masonic burial rites.
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