Firemen Respond Twice Within an Hour
The city fire department answered two calls within one hour on Friday evening. At 7:00 p m they responded to Bilton Allen on West 6th Street where a chimney spark caused a small fire with little damage. About 9:00 p m they fought a basement fire at The Racket Store owned by Mrs Carrier, suffering smoke and heat but containing the flames in time. Only smoke and water damage affected nearby stocks and neighboring stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilton Allen
West 6Th Street
M. Garrier
Avery Fire Department
Carrier
Music Memory Contest Kicks Off With Prize Aid
Music Memory contest begins in grades 4 through 8 using twelve standard selections taught with Victor phonograph records. After five weeks a final contest and spelling grades will determine winners. prizes provided by Mrs A Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Phonograph Records
A. Anderson
Printer's Pi Recipe for Strong Paper Building
A garbled printer's formula describes mixing sort cases including Primér Agate and Small Pied with a shooting stick and Hell Box plus Roller Composition. It adds Glue Pot drops Paste and essence of Grade to sun for two hours to yield a strong, lasting mixture.
Sheep clipping service offers power machine work
Cedar Ridges Farm owner Geo Wilcox of Cedar Ridges Farm announces readiness to perform all kinds of sheep clipping using a power machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilcox
Cedar Riiges Farm
Last Rites for Early Clare Resident Martha Ann Taylor
Martha Ann Taylor Gilmore of Cartwright township Ontario born May 16 1855 died January 17 1925 at Rosebush Michigan. She married Sylvester Gilmore January 15 1878 moved to Clare 1881 and raised ten children four died in infancy. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1909 and is survived by husband three sons Herbert Arthur and Ernest two daughters Mrs Wilburt Johnston and Mrs Albert Moyes two brothers Robert Taylor and John Taylor and many friends. Funeral attendance included Arthur and Ernest Gilmore Detroit and other relatives from Forest Ontario and Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Ann Taylor
Cartwright Township
Ontario
Wilburt. Johnston
Rosebush
Michigan
Sylvester Gilmore
Eater
Clare
John
Methodist Episcopal Church
S. P. Gilmore
Herbert Gilmore
Arthur
Ernest Gilmore
Detroit
Wilburt Johnston
Albert Moyes
Robert Taylor
Forest
John Taylor
Grand Bend
Clare County
Arthur Gilmore
Ernest “Gilmore
R. H. Taylor
James Gilmore
Forest Ont
William Gilmore
Sask
Robert Gilmore
Sarnia
Ont
Good Literature Club Musicale and Original Meeting Notes
The Good Literature Club met January 20 at Mrs. Vernell Reeder’s home for a musicale with Mrs. McKnight and Mrs. Reeder leading. Mrs. Donald Bicknell accompanied numbers and two pieces by Mrs. McKnight. Mrs. Reeder sang and Mrs. Bernice Jones and Mrs. Achard performed a pantomime. The program, announced over Station G. L. G. by Mrs. Sternaman, included a chorus by members and Nabisco and pineapple ice served. The January 27 meeting at Mrs. McKnight’s featured original works, guest Mrs. Carl Holbrook, and a talk on Helen R. Martin and The Short Story as an Interpreter of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
Vernell Reeder
McKnight
Reeder
Donald Bicknell
Horton
Helen R. Martin
America
Pearl Comer
Béllinger
Ellies
Eunice Slentz
Pearl Sanford
The Other Fellow's Business and Cost Socialism
A commentary arguing that the push for providing goods at cost by state socialists and motor clubs would lead to a unified "big club" the state, supplying all needs at cost. The writer warns against expanding at cost provisions to cars, clothing, camping gear, and more.
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
Words fail us to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all who were kind in our late detection. Thanks for flowers, singers, and Rev Milberry for comfort. Amos Huntley Joy Field and family Mr and Mrs Grig Reger Mr and Mrs Orman Huntley Mrs and Mya Fred Huntley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milberry
Amos’ Huntley
Joy
Field and Family
Ghrig Reger
Orman Huntley
Mya
Fred Huntley
City Schools See Fine Attendance and Honor Roll
Attendance at city schools for the past month is described as fine with rural pupils making extra effort to arrive on time. Miss Hachmuth's eighth grade leads averages at 96.7 percent, and January honorees are listed by grade with many perfect attendances noted for kindergartners through eighth grade. The Seitinel will publish semester averages and all non tardy non absentees next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucietta Bowler
James House
Mildred Kennedy
Anna Morgan
Maxine Sowle
Lewis Stephenson
Roy Thomp
Marion White
James Wilson
Ilo Bruckart
Virginia Collins
Beatrice Davis
Horace Des Ormeau
Marion Dionise
Carlton Fall
Marjorie Fisher
Dick Groves
To Whom Should Charity Be Given
A county donation plea highlights a severely ill woman and her disabled son near the city. Doctors have spent over 65 dollars without substantial public aid while the county poor commission and Red Cross have not acted. The writer, J. A. Reeder, asks for charitable agencies to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Istéldo
Charles Weidner
J. A. Reeder
George Cosgrove Joins Clare Realty Co in Insurance Role
Announcement notes George Cosgrove, long time Lake Public School principal, entering service with Clare Realty Co. He will direct the Farm Insurance Department and manage the Casualty Department including auto health and accident lines, plate glass burglary and other casualty policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cosgrove
Toéas
At Lake
Clara Réalty Co
Cosgrove
Wi Hays
S. Farm
Tnsuriance Department
Orange Lodge Install Officers
Large turnout for Loyal Orange Association installation of officers. Worthy Master Chas J Grill, Deputy Master William Parks, and others spoke as Gilmore of Bengough described the Order’s work in Western Canada. Ladies’ officers listed as Margaret Irwin and Hazel Irwin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Orange Association
Worthy
J. Grill
Gilmore
Bengough
Sask
Western Canada
Chas. J. Grill
William Parks
Joseph _ Grimason
Thomas “Walberg
Joseph Fields
Ormar Huntley
Appreciation note thanks neighbors and groups for aid
A fragmented note expresses gratitude to neighbors and the Ku Klux Klan for a wood pile and a hospital charity dinner. It mentions the Hagle Ladies Aid and others who donated plants and carnations, and thanks friends who cared for children during the mother’s hospital stay. A special sale and classified liner are advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Poet
Teach Forestry in the Public Schools
J L Littlefield urges Michigan public schools to adopt forestry education to counter rapid deforestation. He cites rising lumber costs, shrinking pine forests, and economic risks, calling for a state and national mobilization, school nurseries, and campaigns to plant 10 million idle acres with pine trees. Continuous education through Christmas tree nurseries is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Rocky Mountains
Middle and
China
Princess Theatre Screenings And Features Announcement
January 31 to February 6 program highlights include Hawk Harry Garey Sun Man shooting Dan McGrew and a mighty poem based story. New York and Yukon backdrop Great White Way feature shows thrillers and a Jackie Coogan appearances. Also listings note King of Wild Horses and Captain Blood runs with showtimes for upcoming school matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Harry
Garey
Dan
South
New. York
Tha
Yukon
New’. York
A. Imirror
Maétropolis
Jackie
Coogan
Tratland
Captain ‘Blood
Special Provisions Under 1924 Income Law Exemptions and Credits
The revenue act of 1924 provides exemptions of 1000 for single, 2500 for married and heads of families, plus a 400 credit per dependent under 18 or incapable. Normal tax rates are 2 percent on the first 4000 over exemptions, 4 percent on the next 4000, and 6 percent on the balance, with a 25 percent earned income credit up to 5000.
Saginaw Begins First Test Well Drilling in Clare County
Drilling for the City of Saginaw's first test well in Clare County started last Monday on land under lease to Layne Bowler Co and Wm H Gaple. A formation expert will monitor strata and water quality, testing at each well. Twenty four wells will be drilled in Clare and Gladwin counties before quantity tests. Despite severe weather crews push ahead with derrick, boiler, and shelter in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Clare County
Layne-Bowler Co
Wm. H
Gaple
Loomis
Clare
Gladwin
Herman
H. Eymer
Coin
Geo. S. Crabbe
Harry Bill
L. L. Baskin
Stanley Kemoptee
Joseph Hall
R.H. Gerrett
Layne-Bowler ‘Co
Wm. H. Gaple
Dress-Up Party at K P Hall
A stray fragment describes a dress-up party at the K of P hall on a Friday evening in February. Invitations urge attendees to wear their worst dress and note a twenty-five cent tax to be paid for admission. The text promises fun with dards dahelig and various entertainments in the Castle Hall.
Clare Boys Fall To Mt Pleasant Visitors In Fast Game
Clare and Mt Pleasant met on the Clare court with Mt Pleasant dominant in passing and weight. Clare showed effort and improved floor work though outmatched by the faster visitors who led from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin
Clare
Aia
High School
Mt. Pleasant
Mt.Pleasant
Shagonaby
Woolston
Picard
Alma
Clare Lassies
Alma High School
Beloved Mother Laid to Rest in Local Baptist Service
Anna Deckera Huntley born January 31 1857 Stockholm New York died January 20 1925. She married Amos Huntley July 3 1878 and raised four children Myron L Fred Mabel Roger and Pearl. Survived by husband two sons two daughters twenty five grandchildren one great grandchild five brothers and many relatives. Funeral held at Cherry Grove Baptist Church with interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery near Milberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna ‘Deckera
Stockholm
New York
Amos Huntley
Myr
Qrman L
Fred
Mabel
Roger
Pearl
Huntley
Tamera
Seeige
The
Baptist
Milberry
Cherry Grove
Partnership notice noting Doherty and M continues
A terse partnership notice dated January 28 1995 from Clare Michigan confirms continuation of the Doherty partnership with Hoherty. The document lists JB as a signatory and references Doherty parts and the continuation of the business arrangement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fire Dept
Harris & Hirt
O. A. Derby
G. Beethoven
Rachmaninoff
Nevin
Kindly Light
Mendelggohn
Grieg
MacDowell
Haydn
Toreailor
Cadman
New World Symphony
Dvorak
Sylvester” Gilmore
M. E. Church
Bernard Ackerman
Robert Doherty
Byron Gibbs
Clarence Grewe
Dale Groves
Donald Haring
Charles Parker
Verona Bower
Lucile Coulter
June Hachmuth
Margaret Morgan
Marie Woolston
Mary Tmaski
Albert Tmaski
Eugenia Pierson
Donald Bradley
Fredrick Bullis
Hilda Eberhart
Neal Hilden
Francis Goodenough
Vincent Heiser
Jay Hendrie
Dorothy House
Berdine Hutchinson
Keith Johnson
Joseph Kennedy
Arthur Lamb
Hazel Sutton
Floyd Thompson
Maxine Williams
Donna Harring
Mildred Siel
Russell Glass
Pauline Bond
Maris Bruckart
Elsworth Chaffee
Catherine Dawson
Mildred Derby
Noma Des Ormeau
Keith Detwiler
Thelma Erter
Waldo Fisher
Billie Hochstetler
Bertha Jackson
Howard Jackson
Anna Leis
Chester Milam
Dorsey Mussell
Thelma Phimsey
Dale Randall
Anna May Smalley
Lester Terwilliger
Louise Topps
Harold Williams
Bertha Wilson
Walter Upthegrove
Lawrence Waite
Donald Fall
Irving Brown
Jane Casner
Esther Doherty
Margaret Doherty
Dexter Hiden
Ethel Gleason
Dorothy Green
Vernon Grewe
Mary McKeever
Donald McKinnon
Mildred Stirling
Edward van Dyne
Joe Wardell
Belva
Bowler
Burke Collins
Frances Greer
Hazel Grewe
Adah Gillis
Greenwood Holmes
Pauline Lewis
Victori Mercer
Gladys’ Peterson
Nettie Parker
Rex Peterson
Fred Pettibone
Clifford Radabaugh
Myrtle Radabaugh
Dorothy Richmond
Ruth Schaat
Himo Shoup
Dale Wahl
Noel’ Williams
Phyllis ‘Wasgon
Jennie, Belcher
Hisis” Eberhart
H. B. Johnson
Grace
Johnson
William Lange
Herman Leis
Louise Mulder
Fred Ochtel
Audrey . Osborne
Geo. Ramey
Elia Sage
Lowell Shaeffer
Donald Shoup
Vera Tupper
Beulah Topps
County
Clare: Realty CO
Orange Lodge
Howard W. Jones
Jel. Littlefield
Princess Theatre
Saginaw Council and Engineering Force
A. Dregz
P. Hall
Almaz
H. Parker
F. . _Halmer
F. S. Parker
F. ‘Wilbur
F. R. Hachmuth
Peska
VY. Kratz
C. LaVog
G. V. Grewe
Go. Colman
G. J. Davy
Roberts
Stevens
Davy
Storm
Colman
Fields
L. Parker
Wikbur
Mt. Pleasant American Legion
American Legion of
Clare City
Legion
Saginaw Triangles
Doherty
Claré, Mich
Jb, Doherty, E Hoherty
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