Capitol Land plans large club development in Clare County
The Capitol Land Corporation of Detroit bought the Wilson ranch in Hamilton township Clare county four miles east of Harrison and aims to create a major club development with a clubhouse semi detached cottages five lakes and canoe trails. Plans include deepening waterways and a two mile unimproved road to connect to Detroit traffic. cost projected at 200000 with 5000 visitors expected. The property will be a bird and game refuge with shooting forbidden.
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Capitol Land Corporation
Detroit
Hamilton Township
Clare County
Harrison
Townline
Dodge Lakes
Harrison Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Tavern
R. Hartill
Harte
T. Carl Holbrook
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Board of Supervisors
Hartill
Thompson
Bolton
County Road Commission
John White
Burns
Frost Township
Keysor
Arnold
Burnett
Garpenter
Crawford
Crigier
Freed
Gardiner
Graves
Sharp
Spohn
Stevens
Cook
Dawson
Derby
McGoogan
Newman
Phimsey
Tryon
Zimmerman
Finch
Freeman Township
Appreciation and sale notice from Clint Schoonover
The Schoonovers thank friends for their help and offer a Larrand and Voley organ for sale in very good condition. Inquiries accepted at 206 East 7th Street.
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Larrand & Voley Organ
East 7Th Street
Mrs Clybe Pifer Dies After Long Illness
Martha Alice Isaacs Pifer of Bolivar Missouri born October 29 1888 died June 21 1927 at Samaritan hospital Bay City Michigan age 39 years 7 months 24 days. She married Clyde Pifer December 13 1910 and leaves five children Esther John Irene Robert Barbara Lou. Funeral held at Congregational church Harrison with burial in Harrison cemetery.
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Martha Alice Isaacs Pifer
Bolivar
Missouri
Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Michigan
Harrison
Clyde Pifer
Esther
John
Irene
Robert
Barbara Lou
Congregational Church
H. B. Johnson
Clare
Harrison Cemetery
Mare District Annual School Meeting Notice
The Mare district calls its annual school meeting for Monday evening July 11 at eight o clock in the high school auditorium. Annual reports will be submitted and two trustees elected as the terms of Dr A H Mulder and George White expire this year. Patrons and parents are urged to attend.
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Mare
A. HE. Mulder
George White
Mrs Frances Louise Green and Mr Edward Everitt Schofield Married
Edward Everitt Schofield and Frances Louise Green were married at the Clare Methodist parsonage Wednesday at three o clock. Rev EH TI Smith performed the ceremony with the ring service. Attendants were Forest Howell and his wife Helen. The bride, a Farwell girl, studied in Jackson Michigan, and the groom has taught for several years. They will reside in Ypsilanti where he works and she attends the Normal there.
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Edward Everitt Schofield
Frances Louise Green
Clare
EH. TI. Smith
Forest Howell
Helen
Farwell
Jackson
Michigan
Ypsilanti
Schofield
Rosebush Defeats Clare in Close Thursday Baseball Game
Rosebush beat Clare 5 to 4 in Rosebush after Clare led 4 to 2 until the ninth inning. A groundout followed by two two-base hits tied the score, then an overthrown ball allowed the tying run. A long fly to center scored the decisive run in the final frame.
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Rosebush
Clare
Roman Advert Lamp Found At Carthage Relic
An ancient lamp unearthed at Carthage bears the earliest known advertisement. Translated, it proclaims a plea to buy lamps at one cent, claiming they are the best.
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Carthage
Clare Firemen Plan Second Annual Field Day
Clare will host the second annual Firemen's Field Day on Thursday August 18 featuring a parade baseball game street sports bands vaudeville acts greased polo tug of war airplane stunts moving pictures and more. Organizers promise the best celebration yet with ongoing events all day and into the evening. Watch for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Kleiner Blass Nuptials Held At Greenwood Parents Home
Miss Marie F P Kleiner wed Kenneth A Blass of Detroit at high noon Monday June 20 at the Kieiner home in Greenwood township. Rev A F Light officiated. Attendants were George H Arndt and Dorothy M Moyer of Detroit. Guests praised the luncheon and gifts. The couple will reside in Detroit after July 1.
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Chris Kieiner
Greenwood Township
Marie FP. Kleiner
Kenneth A. Blass
Detroit
Kleiner
Blass
A. F. Light
Harrison
George H. Arndt
Dorothy M. Moyer
Clare
Clare County
Sprinkling Hours Announced by City Officials
The city imposes fixed sprinkling times from 6 30 a m to 9 30 a m and 5 30 p m to 8 30 p m with water restrictions strict. Hydrants and taps must be closed during fire sirens and pressure monitored, or a $2 fine plus shutoff may follow. Mayor L H Thompson urges citizen cooperation.
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L. H. Thompson
Clare Chamber of Commerce and Wives Banquet Held
The Clare Chamber of Commerce banqueted at Philps Cafeteria with wives of members as guests. W. H. Parks owner of Clara Aire ranch spoke on China. Parks, vice president of Illinois Central, has ranch duties and recently toured the world studying Chinese living and economic conditions.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Philps
W. H. Parks
Clara Aire
Clare
China
Mgr. Parks
Nlinois Central Railroad Company
Lake George Home Coming Baseball July 3 4
The Stevenson Lake team will cross bats with the Larman Post of American Legion at Lake George Home Coming. Games slated for Sunday and Monday July 3 and 4 feature local clubs clutching for bragging rights and a win.
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Stevenson Lake
Larman Post of American Legion
Lake George
Salvation Army Campaign Planned in Clare
A. E. Hamilton of the Salvation Army is in Clare to direct a fundraising drive. He met Clare Chamber of Commerce officials and secured an endorsement. The campaign will visit local businesses and feature a tag day. Donald Bicknell of Citizens State Bank is special treasurer. community cooperation is urged.
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A. E. Hamilton
Salvation Army
Clare
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Donald Bicknell
Citizens State Bank
Furid
Clare and Vicinity
Salvation ‘Army
France
Old Rosebush resident Joe Graham dies aged 85
Funeral services for Joe Graham known as Little Joe were held at Rosebush Methodist Church on June 25. He lived in the area since early days, spent his life with relatives since his mother’s death, and faced years of suffering before passing June 23 1927. He was 85. His remains rest in Rosebush cemetery.
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Rosebush Methodist Church
Joe Graham
Frank Johnston
W. F. Hunter
W. N. Irish
Johnston
Leroy Whitney
Graham
Canada
Mrs Bicknell Hosts Notable Piano Recital At State Street Home
A group of piano pupils of Mrs Donald Bicknell performed solos duets and trios last Friday afternoon at her State Street home. Mothers attended and praised the progress shown by students including Maxine Kreh Betty Callihan Rose Marie Jackson Virginia Friz Ester Chaffee Shirley Allen Margaret Morgan Elizabeth Feighner Marguerite Ackerman Mary McKeever Hazel Cotton Ione Casner Rose Woolston Elizabeth Allen Wilma Hochstetler and Gerald Green of Farwell. Dainty refreshments followed, served by Mrs Bicknell and helpers.
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Donald Bicknell
State Street
Maxine Kreh
Betty Callihan
Rose Marie Jackson
Virginia Friz
Ester Chaffee
Shirley Allen
Margaret Morgan
Elizabeth Feighner
Marguerite Ackerman
Mary McKeever
Hazel Cotton
Ione Casner
Rose Woolston
Elizabeth Allen
Wilma Hochstetler
Gerald Green
Farwell
Mrs. Bicknell
Fisherman Rescues Partner at East County Lake
A Clare businessman returned from a fishing trip to find his partner in danger when their swampy lake boat sank. The rescuer used a long pole to pull him free, saving a drowning partner but getting covered in slime and mud in the process.
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Clare
Last Rites for Mrs J A Allen
Rogetta M Cope born June 4 1858 in St George Canada came to Ovid Michigan as a child. She married J A Allen January 1 1878 and joined Free Methodist work with him for about fifteen years before health forced relocation to Clare then to nearby areas. She died June 21 1927. Funeral held at F M church with Rev A G Hartle officiating and interment in Cherry Grove cemetery. Family and friends noted her kind nature and devotion to God.
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Rogetta M. Cope
St. George
Canada
Ovid
Mich
W. R. Cusick
Vernon
Isabella County
J. A. Allen
North Michigan
The
Free Methodist Church
Clare
C. D
Pontiac
Bila
Los Angeles
Cal
Cora
Nashville
F. M
A. G. Hartle
Ewart
Cherry Grove
Arthur Rogers
Donald
Howell
Rosetta Cope-Weatherly
Orpha Cope-Casiday
Detroit
Claude Cope
Geo. Robertson
Owosso
Ella
C. D. Mead
Horseshoe Pitching Contest Set Friday Evening
A horseshoe pitching contest between Clare and Mt. Pleasant is planned for Friday evening at the Clare courts on Hast Fourth street. Clare men have shown strong interest and skill, Mt. Pleasant comes well recommended, and a well lit court with spectator seating will host the event.
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Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Courts
Hast Fourth Street
Auto Found Parked Beside Road On U S 10
A Studebaker touring car was found parked along U S 10 west of Clare Saturday evening and is held for investigation. The door certificate of title is issued to Henry Hokenson and D B Jones of Alma Route 5, with Lynn Perry of Ionia holding a lien note. The two men were reportedly asleep in the car most of the day before officers arrived and took the car to Chute's storage garage.
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Studebaker
U.S. 10
Clare
Henry Hokenson
D. B. Jones
Route 5
Alma
Michigan
Lynn Perry
Ionia
Princess Theatre Week Schedule and Specials
July 2 to 8 inclusive features The Last Trail with Tom Mix and dramatic stagecoach race action. Also present are Man with Long Panits Harry Landon, Knockout Riley with Richard Dix, Eagle of the Sea Richard Cortez, and Scarlet Letter Super Special on Tue-Wed 12-13. Lindbergh flight coverage shown Sun and Mon, 3-4.
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Princess Theatre
Tom Mix
Sun-Man
Harry Landon
Riley
Richard Dix
Ayvena
Richard Cortez
Lindbergh
Sun
Brilliant Gem Olivine From West of the Urals
A stone with color dispersion greater than diamond is olivine or demantol. A bright wreck variety comes from west of the Ural mountains. Olivine has brilliant luster but is rather soft.
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Ural Mountains
Clare Delphian Society Enjoys Lake Mitchell Bridge Event
Mrs G Pierson of Cadillac entertained the Clare Delphian Society at Colonial Cottage on Lake Mitchell. The group arrived after an eleven oclock breakfast and spent hours playing bridge amid woods and lake breezes. Miss Wilson won first prize birch and two beginners received bridge pencils. A dinner followed and Mrs Pierson received a gift from the guests as thanks.
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G. Pierson
Cadillac
Clare Delphian Society
Lake Mitchell
Anna. Duncan
Elsie Howlett
Lilian Sanford
Nina McGuire
Mildred Fitzpatrick
Wilma Achard
Laila Wilson
W. Waite
J. H. Wilson
Carol Nan McGuire
Lena Timm Weds Clyde Graham in June Ceremony
Word came of the marriage of Miss Lena Timm daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Timm to Clyde Graham formerly of Pontiac on Wednesday June 22. Miss Timm a Clare high school 1925 graduate and the couple will reside in Indianapolis Indiana where the groom holds a good position.
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Lena Timm
Fred Timm
Clyde Graham
Pontiac
Miss Timm
Clare High School
Indianapolis
Indiana
Respected Vernon Resident Chas Ackerman Dies
After a long illness, Mrs. Chas Ackerman, a longtime Vernon township resident, died Wednesday. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:00 PM from her home with Rev. H H Johnson officiating, burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. An obituary will appear next week.
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Chas. Ackerman
Vernon Township
H. H. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
ATH OF JULY MEETING OF THE CHURCH OF GOD
The 6th annual meeting of the Church of God will be held at the Tourists' Camp north of the city on Monday July 4. Attend with baskets and join morning services at 10 60 the day concludes with a 1 00 afternoon session and baptismal services by the river an outside speaker is invited.
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Church of God
Rive
Clare businessmen en gage in running race
Two Clare merchants agreed to a running race after a winded confrontation at Windover lake. Both men, once sprinters, suffered minor bruises and dusted off clothing before the match ended in a draw.
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Clare
Detroit
Windover Lake
June Bugs of Clare Celebrate Another Birthday
The Clare June Bugs met June 28 at the Congregational church due to rain. Ninety members attended, with long lists of speakers and poems. Officers were elected for life, including President Harriet Allen. the group sent birthday cake pieces to ill members and mourned the passing of Mrs. J A Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Congregational Church
W. H. Elden
Chas, Stone
A&. J. Gane
Gleason
C. Weerden
Harriet Allen
Harry Cudney
S. Bogardus
John Dunlop
J. A. Allen
Clare June Bugs
A June Bug for Clare High Alumni Banquet Plan
Alumni of Clare High seek support for an annual class banquet with a $1.00 four year advance to cover a $50.00 deficit. Miss Wilson, treasurer, will issue receipts and collect payments to save future mailing costs and ease secretary duties. A full budget report will follow once prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clare
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Clint Schoonover
Clybe Pifer
Young
Bay City Hospital
Clare School
Kleiner-Blass
Chamber OF Commerce and
Hamilton
F. M. Church
Rev. Hartle
U. S. 10
Geo. Pierson
Thni-Graham
Bugs
June Bugs Association
June Bugs
J. H. Yor
Uns
Wayne Terwilliger
Mary Elen Speer
Jane Anne Martin
King George
Engand
Coolidge
Fred Newsom
J. H. Youmans
June Bug
Chancy Jones
C. HS
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