Farwell Notes Bend Through Weekend Gatherings And Local News
A Farwell column reports weekend visits and events across the area. Mires Repnoldé and Miss Clark left Grand Rapids by rail on Saturday morning. a fire at the ice house drew the fire brigade. Notables include Mr McGoogan from Pennsylvania visiting, and Miss Brace unable to return from Harricon. Grandpa Hatfield is in Florida, Bertha Rowan visited Dr and Mrs Lamb, and cutting work is brisk with 90 men expected to finish this week. Mrs M. B. Ferry spoke on Michigan history at school. Charles Clark needed a doctor after a rough Saturday night at Gilman’s. Local officials Berseille and Gibbs attended a church lecture. Mr and Mrs McKinley Brown welcomed daughter Helen Maxine. Mrs Low Rawson returned from Owosso due to a family illness. A wind-swept Sunday saw three women walking four and a half miles against the wind. Basket Sail lost to Evart 11 to 4 Friday. An optometrist appearance is advertised for February 7 at Burston’s Drug Store. Bess Brown and Nita Stinchcombe returned home for the week and faced heavy snows. The piece highlights Pioneer history work by Mrs G. BR Bamb and forthcoming Farwell papers on lumber, schools, and local history, with Farwell’s founding and key firsts detailed.
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Perry
Pioneer
Lansing
G. Br.bamb
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
J.L Littlefield
Della Stinchcombe
D. BR
Clare County
Firat
Fawell
Ae County
Firat Literary Society
Farwall
Farweill Land Co
Hitchcock
Farwail
Mrs James Irving Dies In Farwell Michigan At 35
Mrs James Irving formerly Clive Etadel of Rudolph Ohio died January 18 1922 at her home in Farwell Michigan aged 35 years four months She married James Irving July 6 1905 in Napoleon Ohio and lived at Hoytville Michigan since Then she moved to Farwell about two years ago She was active in Neelie E OC Hive No 326 L O T M Sanford Theron Tempie Pythian Sisters No 126 and Rebekah Gold Leaf No 2038 She faced illness bravely and fulfilled her duties until last days leaving her bereaved husband and friends
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Clive Etadel
Mire
Wm. Shockey
Rudolph
Ohio
Farwell
Michigan
James Irving
Napoleon
Hoytville
Miciigan
Averil
Neliie E. OC
Hive No
Sanford
Theron Tempie
Danghtera
Rebekah
Longtime resident dies after period of illness
Mrs. Angonza Clark, a long time Bas ward resident and Mennonite Church member, died January 18 after a brief decline. Survived by husband, three children, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild, with a large crowd at the farewell in Hayward. The service at Farwell and Surrey cemetery burial followed, with the W R B C in attendance and Rev Leroy Whitney delivering the sermon. Among mourners were family from Grand Rapids Lansing Byron Alma and others.
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Angonza
Aline
Mire
Clark
Mennonite
W. RB. C
Alster
Remsine
Surrey Cemetery
Reynolda
Miss Clark
Grand Rapide
L E. Bellows
George Hayward
Lansing
W. Hayward
Thomas Mayes
Byron
Roland
Mike Zos
Mayes
John Stauffer
Alma
Rome lays Benedict XV in state with ceremonial regalia
The body of Benedict XV rested in state in the throne room after a ceremonial display including a golden mitre gloves and ring. Cardinal Gasparri will administer the Holy See during the interregnum as Vatican organs note the pope’s death occurred early Sunday morning in Rome.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Gasparri
Holy See
Vatican
Irish Factions in Border Pact Sparks Dublin Talks
Dublin reports a border pact agreement allegedly reached between Michael Collins and Sir James Craig. The compact aims to stabilize post‑revolt tensions and shape future governance in Northern Ireland amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Dublin
Michel Collins
Sir’ James Craig
Townsend Campaign Endorsed by Broad Michigan Support
A Detroit area newspaper quotes supporters praising Senator Townsend for his long service and character. Endorsements come from independent citizens across counties who view his record as unselfish and broadly beneficial to Michigan and the nation.
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Famadpoo
Townsend
Senate
United
Bratal - Shah
Michigan
Townsend Camp Aten
Sfferta
Tosh
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Mires ‘Repnoldé
Miss. Clark
Grand _ Rapide
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Faceday Hicon
Gam
Mires
Fuller
Miss
Brace
Beck
Harricon
Hatfield
Florida
Bertha Rowan
Mt Pleasant
Mre. G. BE. Lamb
M. B. Ferry
Charles Clark
Gilman
Berseille
Supt. Gibbs
Harrisons
M. E
McKinley Brown
Bay City
Helen Maxine
Basket Sail Boys
Waterloo
Evart
Saylor
Burston
Tuesaday
Bess. Brown
Nita Stinchcombe
Aina
Shere
Mrs
James Iirving
Sein Fein
Ulster
Tad Money
Ecos
Sita
Paire
International Harvester Company
Ise Saar Ca
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