Mrs Emily Russell Dies Sudden on 83rd Birthday
Emily Love born July 10 1841 in Lycoming County Penn married Edwin Russell June 6 1873. Their family including daughter Mary Anna son Hadwin and others faced loss from heart failure on her 83rd birthday July 10. Funeral at Baptist church followed by Cherry Grove cemetery interment.
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Emily Love
Lycoming County
Penn
Jacob Love
Edwin Russell
Mary Anna
Eewin, Lovell
Joseph Adramn
Vernon Township
Clare
Russell
Henry Robinson
Centralia
Wash
Hadwin
Saginaw
Washington
Baptist Church
Cherry Grove ‘Cemetery
Library furniture arrives for new building progress
The Library Association reports furniture for the new library has arrived gradually. Mr. Chamberlain of Detroit will install next week with help from Mr. Walter Pettit of Clare. Mrs. Bicknell will push plans once the room is ready and Mr. McAllister provided key correspondence and advice gratis.
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the Library Association
Chamberlain
Detroit
Walter Pettit
Clare
Bicknell
McAllister
Library Association
Overland Coupe Sedan Introduced by Willys-Overland
In January 1928 Willys-Overland unveiled a new body design on its Willys Knight chassis called the Coupe-Sedan. The name signals a hybrid of coupe and sedan features and Willys-Overland will market the Overland Champion as the Overland Coupe-Sedan, citing versatility and shared design traits with the Knight model.
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Willys-Overland
Willys- Knight
Willys: Overland
Quinn for Prosecutor announces candidacy in Clare County
This notice proclaims John Quinn as a candidate for the Prosecutor position on the Republican ticket in Clare County subject to elector approval on September 9. The offer requests support and is dated July 14, 1924.
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Harrison
John Quinn
Dance at Lake Meaner Hall Friday Nights
A weekly summer dance will be held at Lake Meaner Hall every Friday night during the summer months. Residents are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Meaner Hall
Nicotine dust aids in killing insects in field crops
Michigan Agricultural College extension campaigns promote nicotine dust as an effective 80 percent kill method for cucumber beetles and lice. H. A. Cardinell cites rapid contact killing, economic use, and leaf coverage by hand dusters priced from one to twenty five dollars, with high effectiveness in midsummer heat and even in rain or wind when beetle damage is severe.
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Michigan Agricultural College Extension
H. A. Cardineli
Cardinell
Clare Citizen Mary A Ort Dies in Detroit
Mrs. Mary A Ort, early Clare settler, died in Detroit the day before. Her remains were brought to Clare and laid at home on East 6th Street. Funeral Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Younglove with assistants Rev. H B Johnson and J A Allen. burial in Cherry Grove. Obituary to follow next week.
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Mary A Ort
Detroit
Clare
East 6Th Street
Younglove
H. B. Johnson
J. A. Allen
Cherry Grove
Sunday School Picnic at New Tourist Camp
The Congregational Sunday School holds its annual picnic this afternoon at the new tourist camp. Members meet at the church at 1 30 with cars ready to transport them to the grounds. A pot luck supper follows with ice cream cones sold by a class. Games and prizes add to the day.
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Congregational Sunday
Ten Millionth Ford Tour Brings Nationwide Music
The Ten Millionth Ford travels from New York to San Francisco amid a lively parade of music and welcomes. Scotch bagpipers, buglers, girls on a float, calliopes, and a range of tunes mark the journey across Nebraska Wyoming and Utah as Ford showcases its milestone production and moves toward the Pacific coast.
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New York
San Francisco
Green
Calliopes
Ford
Nebraska
Wyoming
Utah
Ford Motor Company
Pacific Coast
Michigan Farmers Urged to Watch Army Worms
Professor R H Pettit of Michigan Agricultural College warns farmers to watch for army worms as they appear in Indiana and Michigan. Farmers should report sightings to county agents or Pettit and will receive guidance to prevent spread.
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Michigan
R. H. Pettit
Michigan Agricultural College
Indiana
Pettit
Not a Drum Was Heard and Other Matinee Gems
The Princess Theatre presents a slate of silent era shorts and features. Chas Jones stars Not a Drum Was Heard, Sun Man and Her Reputation with May McAvory and Geo Washington. Carrie Nation’s era antics recalled. Adam's Rib stars a notable cast, followed by Bishop of the Ozark and Fighting Blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Jones
Jones
Sun-Man
May McAvory
Geo. Washington
Carrie Nation
Adam
Garden of Eden
Mathilda Ramsey
Fii
the Ozark
Smith Hansler wedding in Harrison vows of July
Vernon Hill reports a wedding held Wednesday evening July 16 as Loie Smith wed John Hansler at the couple’s home in Harrison. Rev. H. B. Johnson officiated with immediate family present, and they will reside in Harrison after ice cream and cake for about twenty guests. Community offers congratulations. High grade roses offered at White's Fruit and Floral Farm.
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Durs
Loie Smith
John Hansler
Harrison
H. B. Johnson
Congregational Church
Card of Thanks for Son’s Illness Remembrances
We thank friends neighbors and Pythian Sisters TM who were kind in remembering our son Upton with flowers and other tokens during his sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Harl Tupper.
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Upton
Mrs
Harl Tupper
Ice Cream Social at Brush College House
The Brush College Ladies Aid will hold an ice cream social at the school house on Tuesday evening July 22. The event aims to raise funds for the local community needs and goodwill.
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Brush College Ladies Aid
Local residents seen in brief social notes across region
A string of social items details visits and travels. Rev. and Mrs. Milberry drove to Ewart. Mrs. Wellman stayed with relatives in Shepherd. Neithercuts spent Sunday in Midland. Mrs. Sanford and Miss McNeill visited Detroit. families and friends travel to Crooked Lake, Detroit, and Benton Harbor. Clare visitors at Windover Ranch. Mrs. Baker returns to Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Oliver plans trips to Owosso Cleveland and Buffalo. Miss Rumsey returns from Maple Rapids with family. Mrs. Robinson visits Centralia. corrections for Thompson family. Beebe and Mote wed in Lansing. Beebe works for Ohio National. Californians Hunt and Oman visit J. Schaeffer’s home.
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C. A. Wellman
Shepherd
John Neithercut
Midland
B. J. Sanford
Fern McNeill
Monuay
Detroit
Roy Beck
J. H. Seeley
A. L. Rogers
Hmima
Vera May Kratz
Crooked Lake
Ernest Reeves
Wnydru
Benton Harbor
Lester Terwilliger
Sherman Harper
Weidman
Claude Rice
Silverwood
Angus McLeod
Neil Black
F. M. Shumway
Geo. Rule
Fern
Alma
Donald Rule
Chas. Belcher
Clare
Windover Ranch
E. L. Baker
Mt. Pleasant
North Fancher
J. L. Oliver
Owosso
Michigan
Cleveland
Buffalo
Raymond Rumsey
Ruth
Maple Rapids
John Freed
Albert Lockwood
Fred Thompson
D. McPhail
Lake George
Claye Beebe
Pearl Mote
Lasing
Congregational
H. B. Johnson
Glenn Wood
School Meeting Receives Strong Attendance and Votes
The annual high school meeting drew a large crowd as terms for Dr A B Mulder and C A Reacing expired. George White and W S McAllister received votes on the first ballot, Mulder won unopposed on the next ballot, and a vote favored allowing dancing in the gym pending court action on an injunction.
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A. BE. Mulder
C. A. Reacing
Board of Education
Reading
Sentinel
Mulder
Cneir
George White
W. S. McAllister
Air Mail New York to San Francisco Service Begins
Regular trans continental air mail from New York to San Francisco starts July 1. Clare mail is forwarded by airplane from Chicago to the air route and then by land mail to final destination. Rates: 8 cents to Cheyenne, 16 cents beyond, per ounce. Postage must be on letters marked Via Air Mail. Air mail may be registered or Special Delivery for quick delivery. Inquiries at the post office.
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New York
San Francisco
Clare
Chicago
Cheyenne
Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during our beloved wife and mother’s illness and passing. Special thanks to Rev Lyons for his comforting words.
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Lyons
Fire truck drive gains farmer support at Clare event
Clare Fire Department showcased the new Farmer's Fire truck in front of Citizens State Bank drawing wide public interest. Rev H B Johnson urged farmers to contribute to the project noting chemic al tanks and building costs covered by donors while city or department funds cover relocation. Contributors listed include Joseph Horan Frank Wild Walter White Jack Murphy Thos Dorsey Roy Joslin T W Dawson A J Doherty Fred Giebel A Friend Mrs B Virtue Cc W Perry Wn Lansing Arthur Parish James Sutton D A Carncross D Howard Wm Langin Sylvester Malcom Anderson's Pool Room D W Osborne Robert Lée among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Joseph Horan
Frank Wild
Walter White
Jack Murphy
Thos. Dorsey
Roy Joslin
T. W. Dawson
A. J. Doherty
Fred Giebel
A Friend
Mrs. B. Virtue
Cc. W. Perry
Wn. Lansing
Arthur Parish
James Sutton
D, A. Carncross
D. Howard
Wm. Langin
Sylvester Malcom
Anderson's
D, W. Osborne
Robert Lée
Welcome Signs Erected on State Trunklines
The Clare Chamber of Commerce publicity committee placed 8x12 foot welcome boards on four main roads into Clare and a matching goodbye sign on the opposite side. The project, painted by C F Haller, was funded by the City Council in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce to advertise Clare's attractions.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
C. F. Haller
Mrs George Ford dies after long illness in Vernon
Mrs George Ford of Vernon township died Monday night after months of illness. Funeral was held at her home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Key and Johnson. burial followed in Cherry Grove cemetery. The obituary will be published next week.
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George Ford
Vernon Township
Key, Johnson
Cherry Grove
Birthday surprise at Vernon farm for Mrs Marshall
A Vernon farm home hosted about forty five relatives for a birthday surprise for Mrs. Fred Marshall. The day featured games and visits and guests sent many more happy days with kind presents and warm wishes. One attendee noted the joyful gathering.
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Vernon
Fred Marshall
Dover Gleaner Hall Dance Friday Evening
A dancer will be honored at the Dover Gleaner hall Friday evening July 18. Everyone is welcome to attend this community event hosted by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Hanley Bros Welcome Patrons with Open Roads and Parking
TO OUR PATRONS The roads will stay open from both directions by our plate no there is lots of room around our corner to park your car Hanley Bros.
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Cary Hanley Bros
James O Grady of Vernon 1867 Settler Remembered
James O Grady born in Ireland emigrated to Canada then Illinois in 1865 and Michigan in Vernon township. He married Johanna Kenneth then Catherine O Boyle, leaving daughter Mayme. He moved to Clare eighteen years ago and endured early settler hardships. funeral at St Cecelia church on Wednesday July 9. Attendees came from Mount Pleasant Alma Saginaw and other towns.
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James O'Grady
Ipérary
Ireland
Canada
Illinois
Michigan
Vernon Township
Johanna Kenneth
Mayme
Catherine O’boyle
Clare
O’grady
Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
St. Cecelia
Father Flanagan
D. Judge
Joseph
Mount Pleasant
Andrew Q’boyle
Wm. Shong
A. Conley
C. Fisher
C. Vanderbeck
John O’boyle
Alma
BH. J. Quinlan
J. J. Rowan
Mary Dwan
Saginaw
Bible required in Michigan schools for reopening
The Belding Banner reports State Superintendent Thomas E Johnson ordered every Michigan school to have a Bible before reopening this fall. Johnson said a visit revealed no Bible at one school, prompting action to place a copy for reference.
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Michigan
Thomas E. Johnson
Johnson
Belding
Editor's Beatitudes From Vilas County News
The Vilas County News editor praises merchants who advertise and Country correspondents who send weekly items. He urges women to report parties and weddings accurately and thanks those who cooperate with the editor for a well known, thriving town.
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D. C. Meneffee
Vilas County
Wis
Surprise 76th Birthday for David Miller at Parish Home
Last Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Benj Parish David Miller was given a surprise 76th birthday party by twenty friends and relatives A sumptuous supper preceded a social hour and tokens were presented in remembrance of the occasion
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Emily Russell
Clare County
M. A. CC
Mary A. Ort
M. A. C. Man
Princess Theatre
Vernon Hill
White's Fruit and Floral
ICE Cream Social
Mrs. C. Milberry
Ewart
White's Fruit and Floral Farm
AIR Mail
Clare Fire Department
Citizens State Bank
James O’grady
State Education Board
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