New Trustees Elected Beside Declined in School Meeting
The meeting attracted a larger audience including many women. election by ballot chose Dr. Roe and E A Anderson to trustees replacing OC Sutherland and another member. Retiring trustees received thanks. discussion urged better school grounds care and a view of education as a good in itself not just for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. Perry
Thos. OG. Holbrook
Alex McKinnon
Tenera
Balliot
H Sutherland
J.B. Roe
J. F.farman
E. A Anderson
Dr. Roe
E. A.anderson
C. Holbrook
Professor Peterson Marries Vera Buck in Iosco Honeymoon
Professor Peterson and Miss Vera Belle Buck of Finns wed during a vacation in Iosco County. The couple plan to settle locally, with Peterson returning to his musical work and hoping to buy a home and remain in the area. The Sentinel offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Peterson
Vera Belle Buck
Finns
Iosco County
Clars
the Sentinel
Card of Thanks for Condolences and Sympathy
I thank the kind neighbors and friends for their kindness during my wife’s illness and death. I also thank those who sent flowers the Sowers and Rev. Davis for comforting words and those who sang. From Mr. Mahion Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Davis
Mahion Buckley
Special Prices on Redwood Bag Accessories and Derby Sale
For the next ten days Redwood Bag Clare Hardware and Import Goa offers Great reductions Otton at summer millinery items including Derby and Canal goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otton
Derby and Canal
Davis Family Reunion Held East of Clare Michigan
Thirty one descendants of the Davis family gathered with spouses and children for a first reunion at Charlie Davis home east of Clare Michigan in 1910. A picnic dinner for 31 followed by ice cream, music, and games. A. T. Davis elected president with Mrs Emms Davis as secretary treasurer. next meeting planned for June 1921 in Clare.
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Davis
Charlie Davis
Clare
Clara Go
A. T. Davis
Emms. Davis
Andrew Vasey
Byron Sriggs
Iansel Rabaree
Detroit
John Drvis
Battle Creek
Charlotte
Cord Harvey
Harvey
Cristine Mallory
Notice To Contractors Sealed Bids for County Road
The Clare County Board of Road Commissioners seeks bids by July 21 1920 at 10 a m for three miles of state reward road Class B 9 feet metal 24 feet bed with separate bids for each segment Arthur Hamilton and Hatton Townships Sealed bids must include a $50 certified check payable to the Board Specifications and place for inspection are at the county Clerk office The board reserves right to reject any bids Richard Emerson Chairman John McAninch Ss W By Seymour Andras Clerk dated July 12 1920
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Road Commissioners
Clare County
Harrisn
Michigan
Arthur Township
Said Township
Hamilton Township
Hatton Township
Richard Emerson
John McAninch
Ss. W. 8Iy Board of County Road Commissioners
Seymour Andras
Grasshopper trouble eases in Reed City area
Farmers report grasshoppers are thinning after a rough spell. Locals say birds and natural controls have begun to reduce the pest, noting periodic lice infestations on hoppers every three years wherever they flourish. The situation is improving compared with two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed City
Mich
Candidate Announces Run for Drain Commissioner Nomination
A Republican candidate declares intent to seek the Drain Commissioner nomination at the upcoming primary on August 31. If nominated and elected, the individual pledges to devote best effort to duties and seeks voter support.
Cal Coolidge Helps Rent an Income of $82 a Month
Calvin A. Cono lidge the Republican vice presidential nominee occupies a house paying $82 monthly rent. Unlike McAdoo he need not refuse an office for more money. He lives within his income and is content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin A.conolidge
Mr. McAdoo
Reward Offered for Torn Windows and Vandalized Library
A $25 reward is posted for information leading to the conviction of the parties who broke windows and burned library books at Hinkleschoo Bowse, Dist. No. 8. This notice is issued by order of the board, signed W. Amith, director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkleschoo Bowse, Dist
W. Amith
Baal
Fertilizer Shortage Prompts Early Orders for Fall Grains
Dr. M. M. McCool of Michigan Agricultural College warns farmers to order fertilizers early due to material shortages and freight uncertainty. Acid phosphate remains scarce and price levels are higher than spring. Tests show strong results from acid phosphate on various soils and advise specific autumn and spring nitrogen applications for rye and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M McCool
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
College Experiment Station
Dr McCool
Michigan Governor Candidates Vying For GOP Prize
The Michigan Republican field for governor narrows to several contenders. Charles H. Mott of Flint advocates businesslike government and has served as mayor. Other candidates include Henry Leland, Alex Groebeck, Horatio Earle, Fred Martindale, Milo Campbell, Laren Dickinson, and Cassina Glasgow, among others.
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Sthana
Chas
Mott
Flint
Michigan
Henry EB. Leland
Alex J. Groeebeck
Horatio S. Earle
Fred C Martindale
Detroit
Milo D. Campbell
Coldwater
Laren D. Dickinson
Charlotte
Cassina M. Glasgow
Notice to Clare Landowners on Weeds Dated July 6 1925
Notice to owners or occupiers of land in Clare city to cut down and destroy all noxious weeds by July 15 1920. Failure to comply by the date or within ten days leads to enforcement costs levied against the property as taxes. By order of the Common Council. 36-2
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City of
Clare
Common Council
Sweet Harricon seeks probate judge nomination in Clare County
Democratic candidate Charles W. Sweet Harricon announces his bid for the office of judge of probate in Clare County. He requests voters support at the upcoming primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Chas. W. Sweet
Harricon, Mich
Official Road Map Shows State Trunk Line System
The county clerk presents the Official Road Map of the State Trunk Line System split into two sheets for the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. Broad blue lines mark trunk lines with numbered intervals, and narrow lines show county roads forming a large network. Towns are printed with type indicating population. maps cost 15 cents at local banks or the county clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Farwell Bank
Debate Over Parochial School Attendance Amendment
Readers discuss a proposed amendment forcing 5 to 16 year olds into public schools. Secretary Vaughan asks Attorney General Greenbeck for an opinion, who calls the measure unconstitutional, possibly delaying any change. Critics cite overcrowding and unjust impact, while proponents argue for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Greenbeck
Pres. McKeuny
The
State Normal College
Ferris
Rapides Industrial School
Church News for Multiple Denominations
Central time schedules list morning and evening services for Methodist and Free Methodist churches Pastor E W Davis leads morning service and 11 30 Sunday school at one church Long travel talk and prayer meeting Thursday Topics include How to Help the Prayer meeting Herrice Sunday school 130 preaching at 230 at another chapel Christian Science holds services Sundays 1030 and 2 00 at Odd Fellows Hall with Thursday evenings at 745 Free Methodist Mt Pleasant Clare circuit holds quarterly meeting in Clare with services Friday and Saturday and Love feast Sunday morning Preaching and Communion English and German services noted Church of God holds Sunday School 100 preaching 200 Tuesday prayer meeting 730 Hugo H Hoenece r pastor Ortholog Bey J M Mall services listed at 809 a m and 230 p m at different churches with district activities and meetings mentioned
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Methodist Episcopal
E. W. Davis
Herrice Sunday School
Christian Science
Odd Fellows Hall
FREE
Ellis Mellotte
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
B. T. Hicks
Church OF God
Crop Outlook Reports Higher Yields For Wheat and Other Crops
Government July crop report shows a nationwide wheat gain of 28 million bushels year over year and a larger output expected for oats barley white potatoes tobacco flax and rice. Forecasts list corn at 2 778 000 000 bushels and various crops with strong regional and seasonal indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriccutors
Actars
State Soil Improvement Day Planned At Michigan Agricultural College
The Michigan Agricultural College announces the second annual State Soil Improvement Day to be held in August. Farmers from across Michigan, county agents, and specialized workers will attend to discuss regional soil problems. Demonstration plots, fertilizer needs, and past soil tests will guide discussions. The first meeting on August 2, 1919 drew several hundred agricultural workers with soil concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Agricultural College
College Department of Soils
Michigan
Prices Set by Clare and Isabella Co Threshers Association
At a meeting in Clare on June 10 1920 the Clare and Isabella Co Threshers Association fixed 1920 crop prices for screen grain. Date 4c barley icc wheat 6c rye 7c beans peas buckwheat 1dc timothy seed 75c clover seed 2.50 per pound. Seed lots 39.00 and 82.00 extra for loose grain. Farmers liable for all breakage from stone or other material in loose grain. Wm J Cleveland Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Isabella Co. Thresners Association
Clare
Sunday School Basket Picnic at Alwood's Grove
A union Sunday School basket picnic is planned for Wednesday July 21 at Alwood's grove. Activities include a forenoon ball game and amusements, with an interesting afternoon program and good speakers. Everyone is invited to attend with a well filled beaker for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Alwood’s Grove
Great Discovery in Leprosy Cure Reported by Boston Doctor
Boston reports a century old dream of curing leprosy may be realized per Dr Bernard F Carey deputy state health commissioner. Two men cured after three years at Panikewe Island leper colony would be released if tests prove complete cure. Careysaid treatment included air sunshine good food and the Indian plant product chemulgavir with sodium morphine and sodium gyrocardanate administered internally and hydodermically with oil given in capsules.
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Boston
Bernard F. Carey
Panikewe
Ieland
Carey
Promise and Sunshine Poem by N. Sargent Hemistor
A dawn verse urges turning heart toward loved ones and choosing smiles to banish woes All day The piece emphasizes love kindness and optimism as a remedy to gloom and fear The author signs as N Sargent Hemistor
State Troopers Patrol Fruit Districts To Protect Livestock
Michigan State police patrols in fruit districts resume efforts that saved farmers thousands of dollars last year. Troopers check depredations by motorists and excursionists near Stromertal and Coitiea, and, under H. H. Halliday of the State Livestock Sanitation Commission, pursue unlicensed dogs to keep them from running wild, addressing annual losses of sheep and lambs.
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Michigan State Police
Coitiea
Souuthern
Lake Michigan
Detroit
H. H. Halliday
Liva Stock Saint Commission
Quiet Vernon City Home Wedding for Idress Cookson and Earl Colosky
In Vernon City on Saturday afternoon a quiet home wedding was held at Mrs. J. Cookson's residence. Idress Cookson, the bride, wed Earl Colosky of Gilmore Township in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Obhas Ehleinhardt. Edward Cookson and Miss Gladys Filergei attended, and a bountiful wedding supper followed.
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Vernon City
J. Cookson
Idress
Earl Colosky
Wm. Colosky
Gilmore Township
Edward Cookson
Misa
Candidate Announces Renomination Bid for Prosecuting Attorney
A candidate for renomination on the Republican ticket announces August Lief as the prodi cating attorney candidate. Supporters are urged to seek party guidance and pledge continued law enforcement focus.
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August Lief
Ose Ee
Firm packing key to successful midsummer alfalfa plantings
Professor J F Cox of Michigan State warns that a firm seed bed is crucial for alfalfa sowing in midsummer. He notes many farmers plan July to early August planting, stressing northern seed, lime, inoculation, and thorough packing to prevent drought and weed issues.
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J. F. Cox
Farm Crops Department
Michigan
Lower
Cox
Scrubwomen Quit Jobs As Prohibition Bites
Boston July 3 Scrubwomen quit work as prohibition reduces need for cleaning crews inspectors from the state labor department report. Office building managers say they no longer recruit scrubbing squads from wives forced to work to support families. with funds freer some women stop cleaning while others keep but on lighter effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
State Department of Labor and Industries
Contagion Rumors Sweep Across Insect Plague Section
A fragment suggests confidence the worst of the grasshopper trouble is over as lice infestations supposedly attack the pests. Stated claims describe rapid extermination effects on the swarm and its hosts.
Announcement of permanent Clare location and pupil enrollment
Announcement notes permanent relocation to Clare and asks pupils to fill Gates 29. Mentions Prof E. B. Peterson Roy, Ted Sutherland and families of Detroit, Kirk Sutherland and family of Payne Ohio, visiting C. H. Sutherland and relatives. Recalls a barn fire loss previously and comments on aging residents Geo M. Jones of Adrain and Clayton M. Jones.
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Clare
E. 8. Peterson
Roy
Ted Sutherland
Detroit
Kirk Sutherland
Payne
Ohio
C. H. Sutherland
Geo. M. Jones
Adrain
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Imp
Goa
Chas. Davis
Osceola
Good American
Church News
Hugo H. Hoenecer
Hermansdale
Busiese
Ortholog
M. A.C
Wm. J. Cleveland
Alwood Grove
Cookson-Colosky
Jwas Eneypy
Alfalfa
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