Michigan Waymarks Through Fifty Years of Growth
J F Tatman writes to home folks praising Michigan as the Wonderful Tourist State. He recalls forests in Clare and Miami counties, describes enduring timber values, and extols new reforestation, fresh air, and pristine lakes. He highlights trunkline highways, paved routes to St. Joseph and the Straits, and the value of Michigan’s tourism infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Badiana
J. F. Tatman
Clare County
Michigan
Miami County
Clare
Mich
Indiana
America
Congers
Richland Township
Straits of Mackinaw
Secord
State Line
St. Johny
Claré
Slave City
Clara
Straits
LARMON POST DISPLAYS BASEBALL ABILITY IN BATTLE AGAINST CITY TEAM
The Larmon American Legion post defeated the city team 7 to 1 as Bauer pitched with Coveleski like mastery and Odin hurled well for Wild Bill Donovan. The vets plan a July 6 rematch at Harrison against Yarwell and invite further games with local firemen ventures.
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American Legion Post
Bauer
Coveleski
Walter Johnson
Babe Ruths
Leo Odin
Farwell
Wild Bill Donovan
Harrison
Yarwell
Larman Post
W. Ih. LL. P
Former Clare county sheriff David Ward arrested on liquor law charge
David Ward ex sheriff of Clare county and longtime city ward supervisor was arrested Thursday morning on liquor law violations. State police, aided by local officers, raided Ward’s McEwan street gasoline business and found liquor hidden in the loft and other parts of a dilapidated outbuilding. Ward’s second offense carries a hundred dollar bail and jail risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ward
Clare County
Otis Gillett
Ralph Glasford
Clare
Justice Mater
Holbrook
Charles LaDue
Crystal
Crigier
Harrison
Ward
McEwan Street
Resolution honors long serving member John Mills
A local committee adopts a tribute for John Mills praising his decades of faithful helpful service. The resolution calls for publishing in the Clare Sentinel and sending copies to the bereaved family Dorothy Bradley Agnes Herrick. Committee members include Brett Pacifists and White’s Breit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atort Mound
John Mills
Clare Sentinel
Dorothy Bradley
Agnes Herrick
Comstock Addresses Democrats at Doherty Meeting
William A. Comstock Democratic gubernatorial candidate spoke at the Doherty Auditorium to party leaders from Clare and Isabella counties. He urged stronger organization, criticized state police and attorney general interventions, questioned state road funds and finances, and backed nonpolitical management of highways and forests plus election-law changes to empower pre primary conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Comstock
Clara
Doherty Auditorium
Clare
Isabella
Ll. H. Thompson
Comstock
Groesbeck
Auditor General's Office
Accounting Department
Conservation Department
State Board of Health
Conservation Congress
Department of Work
Detroit
Doherty Hotel
Alma
Princess Theatre Opens With New Comedy At Matinee
The Princess Theatre presents the 3-9 J Inclusive Wine goer Oper a feature with star cast and riotous laughter. The Old Army Game is staged as a matinee with 20¢-10c pricing followed by a covered Wagzon tale.
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Marvel
Eneatey
Announcement of political support for nomination in September 1926
A fragmented notice states a candidate seeks trust and asks for support for nomination. It mentions September and references duties and attention to road matters, with political advertising shorthand included.
June Bugs Hold Annual Meeting in City Park
The June Bugs held their annual meeting in the city park with a bountiful pavilion dinner. Mrs. Dewey Allen presided, 79 members on the roll, and a history of the group showing it started twenty one years ago with founding members Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Gleason.
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Dewey Allen
Charles Stones
Nettie Gleason
A. J. Kane
Jane Ann Martin
Ed. White
Clare
J. W. Dunlop
New Symria
Florida
White
Billie Dunlop
Harry Cudney
John Wilson
S. Bogardus
H. C. Cudney
Fred Newsom
Woodruff Fights For Bean Tariff In Michigan
Congressman Roy O Woodruff receives a letter from President Coolidge urging expedited action by the U S Tariff Commission on the white bean tariff. He had filed a petition to raise rates under Fordney McCumber and pressed the issue as Michigan leads bean production. He also explains his July vote against adjournment.
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Roy O. Woodruff
Coolidge
United States Tariff Commission
Bay City
Commission
Michigan
Woodruff
White House
Fells
Roy O. Wodlruff
Walter Pettit Displays Second Invention
Walter Pettit demonstrates a second invention with a device showing a grinding stone and a Cas component. He notes the tap and apparatus are integrated, and he plans more ideas to build in the near future, highlighting his originality and ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pettit
Stone
Pete
Walt
Federal prisoner escapes Bay City jail case
In Bay City federal prisoner Harvey Thornton escaped from the local jail before trial on liquor law charges. Officers traced him to the Roscommon county area where a still and tent residence were found for Thornton and his wife. Despite a large escort and sworn deputies, the case collapsed as Thornton remained at large and authorities faced criticism over enforcement efforts.
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Johnson
of the People
Harvey Thronton
Bay City
Thronton
Bay
Thornton
Charles LaDue
Crystal
Crigier
Roscommon County
Mya
Houghton Lake
Harrison
LaDue
Hater
Clare
John Briggs
H. B. Johnson
Crigiér
Local Superintendent Roger Zinn Named for Clare County School System
Roger Zinn, native of Montana Michigan line? Mont. Alin county, Michigan, has spent his boyhood days in Mestahing. He attends the summer session of school at the university and expects a master's degree in August. He has been the successful superintendent for the past two years and comes highly recommended by citizens and parents.
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Roger Zinn
Qlareischools
Mont
Alin
Michigan
Appreciation notes from Herrick Helping Head Society
The ladies of the Herrick Helping Head Society extend thanks to all who helped and furnished for the event. The note lists President Pariscoresy and Lead Kirkpatrick for their roles in organizing the gathering.
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Herrick Helping Head Society
Ahd
Pate Routzed Thei Ice Éteatt Roctal
Fire Department Responds to Home and Station Blazes
The city fire department tackled a gasoline spill at the Sternaman home on East 4th Street after an oil stove ignited a spill. Sunday evening a cigarette sparked a fire at Texaco Oil Station. damage is about 300 dollars. A rural fire truck fought a grass fire on the Jas Robinett farm near the city limits Wednesday morning.
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Sternaman
East 4Th. Street
Texaco
Jas
Robinett Farm
Majority of business places to close Monday on holiday
The message notes July 4th falls Sunday this year and that most business places will close on Monday. Owners and employees will spend the day visiting relatives in other cities or at the lake, with many planning a celebration at Harrison.
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Harrison
Plymouth Ladies Injured When Car Leaves Road
Mrs. Cora Beckwell of Plymouth Michigan and her 15 year old niece were injured when the car she drove left the road near James Hill northbound to Houghton Lake. The vehicle struck an earth bank but did not overturn after a rightward deflection. Dr Jones of Harrison dressed their wounds and repairs were made to the car then they continued.
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Cora Beckwell
Plymouth
Michigan
Hiltana
Ana
Dr. Jones
of. Harrison
Clare Ball Boys to Play at Houghton Sunday
The Clare baseball team travels to Houghton Heights for a July 4 Sunday showdown with Gladwin in the afternoon. The longstanding rivalry promises a heated contest amid a big day of festivities at Big Lake with Mt. Pleasant Indians band and a fireworks display in the evening.
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Clare Ball Boys
Houghton
Houghton Heights
Clare
Gladwin
Big Lake
Mt.’ Pleasant
Notice to Cut Weeds in Grant Township
Notice to landowners and occupiers that all noxious weeds on any land in Grant Township must be cut within six days after July 6 1920. Failure to do so may incur charges and collection by appointed parties. Dated June 28 1920 by Robt Wilgon Highway Commissioner.
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Petoke
Tan
Wilgon
Comix
Grant Township
Hevied
Citizens State Bank Closure Report
A garbled note reports that the Citizens State Bank will close for the day. It mentions legal proceedings and a shutdown, with unclear timing and local impact.
Ann Arbor Names Carlos A Reading Justice of the Peace
The Ann Arbor Times News reports the June 22 appointment of Carlos A Reading, attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Thomas's death. The council voted 8 to 4 after earlier committee and informal votes recommended Reading, a Michigan graduate and former Clare County prosecutor, to office. He plans to locate his offices in the First National Bank building and assume duties early next week.
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Ann Arbor
Reading
Thomas
Law Department
University of Michigan
Clare County
Blum & Sample
Clare
William W. Hamilton
Bert Eugene Fry
William A. Seery
Register of Deeds
Fred Lizette
Acme Collection Agency
Warren’ Smith
Justice
First National Bank
the Times News
Redding
Veal
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Larmon
Fire ‘Department
Bfid
Et White
Breit
Ploval
Princess Theatre
C ‘Ity’ Park
Bean
Tey
Harvey Thornton
State Forest
W. Roger Zinn
Pariscoresy
pAtuenate
Kirkpatrick
Aly
Plymouth Ladies
Auto
James Hill
C. A. Reading
Justice OF the Peace
City Council
Dutteg
Pehave
City Counsell of
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