Clare to Welcome Canning Plant From Detroit firm
Mayor L H Thompson and Charlie L Wagner of the Chas IL Wagner Corporation reached unanimous approval for a Detroit firm to build a canning factory in Clare. The project includes tax exemption for ten years water and sewer support five years and a free railroad siding with buildings costing about 55000. The plant will process peas corn lima beans string beans and other produce with 500 acres of peas 400 of corn 150 of lima beans and 1004 of string beans making an annual labor bill over 10000. Construction is planned this fall with operation in spring.
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L. H. Thompson
Chas, IL
Thompson
Wagner
Rev H B Johnson to Speak at Congregational Church
Enthusiasm builds for Rev H B Johnson of Vermontville as pastor candidate. He led church growth and community life there, served as Chamber of Commerce secretary, and spoke at the Chamber banquet. He will address the congregation Sunday at the regular service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
H. B. Johnson
Vermontville
Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Chamber of
Congregational
Miveryone
Brown cape stolen from Ford car near Loomis residence
Reported Wednesday evening July 25 a party was seen taking a brown cape from a Ford car parked in front of Mrs. Lynuch's house at Loomis. The incident prompted a Sentinel notice and an advisory about sprays and bouquets ordered from a floral farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Former Clare Man Arrested in Los Angeles Case
Los Angeles July 20 Department of Justice agents arrested Dr Helen B Allen once of Clare and charged under the Mann Act with transporting one of his seven adopted daughters from Sabot Virginia to Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The accused used the alias Preston H Drake and faces tied to Gladys Allen. Myrtle 19 May Cruso 17 and housekeeper Helen Cruso 29 were to be held as witnesses. Allen planned to enter motion pictures as a producer amid a university of Michigan link.
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Detroit Free Press
Helen B Allen
Los Angeles
Cal
Department of Justice
Helen B. Allen
Sabot
Virginia
Pittsburg
Allen
Preston H. Drake
Myrtle Allen
May Cruso
Helen Cruso
Gladys Allen
Charles Cruso
Pennsylvania
Death of Belvea Sutton After Brief Illness
The six year old Belvea Sutton of east 7th street died after a 24 hour illness believed to be spinal infection. She rose in good health that morning, then suddenly fell ill. funeral at 2:00 pm Saturday from the Sutton home with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Survived by parents Mannie and his wife and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannie Sutton
East 7Th Street
Belvea
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Nerve Seen as Car Attacks Gander Then Steals Dog
Last Sunday a car paused before the Join Stough farm in Vernon township. A man with a 22 rifle shot a gander, then drove off with the dead bird. Earlier, someone entered the premises and stole Stough’s dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Stough
Vernon Township
Mr. Stough
Lights of New York at Princess Theatre
Wm. Fox production portrays dual facets of New York life from Fifth Ave. splendor to city slums. Colorful opening scenes showcase the city, followed by a vivid story of daily incidents. Shown July 31 to August 1.
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Wm. Fox
New York
Fifth Ave
Princess Theatre
Card of Thanks for Mariek Vernis Grose
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and help during our bereavement for Mr. and Mrs. Mariek Vernis Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariek Vernis Grose
Grange Dance at Vernon Grange Hall Friday
Vernon Grange will hold a dance at their hall Friday evening July 27 inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Grange
Jay
Clare Man Elected to Important Position in Legion
Edward Pettit, formerly of Clare and now living in Stanton, was elected Commander of the 8th District of the American Legion at the Owosso meeting. The district plans a September Legion Week at Higgins Lake to build and improve facilities for convalescent TB patients and recreation. A district picnic at Crystal Lake in Montcalm County on August 16 will include Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units from the 10th District.
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8Th District of the
American Legion
Owosso
Higgins Lake
Roscommon County
Legion
Michigan
Sentinel
Edward Pettit
Stanton
Crystal Lake
Montcalm County
Isabella Rural Carriers Picnic With Roy Woodruff in Mt Pleasant
Isabella County Rural Letter Carriers plan a basket picnic at Island Park Mt Pleasant on August 6 with Congressman Roy O Woodruff expected to speak on the Ketchum Bill and rural service. The letter asks carriers to notify attendance from Clare County and report how many will attend.
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Fred Hudson
Clare County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Clare
Isabella County Rural Letter Carrier’s Association
Island Park
Roy O. Woodruff
Woodruff
Clare's Favorite Tent Show Returns Next Week
Kelly Brothers bring a six play lineup to the Sixth and Hemlock tent starting July 30. Big productions Way Down East and Over the Hills to the Poorhouse headline a new outfit with Harry Lockhart Jack Cunningham Ina Poe. Vaudeville features Billie Flo Wandas Louise Carter and Hal Barber in a fresh show. Ladies admitted free Monday night.
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Kelly Brothers
Clare
Sixth
Hemlock Streets
Kelly Bros
Harry Lockhart
Jack Cunningham
Ina Poe
Billie
Flo Wandas
Louise Carter
Hal Barber
Hats Hats Last Chance Hat Sale At Hilda M Danton Parlors
Last chance to buy hats for $1.00 at Hilda M Danton Millinery Parlors on Saturday July 38th. Local shop promotes clearance sale with limited remaining stock and discount pricing.
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Hilda M. Danton
Clare to Host American Athletic Girls Team on July 31
The Clare baseball manager announces a July 31 game at 6 00 pm against the American Athletic Girls led by stars Elizabeth Fargo and Anna McCann. Carrie Nation will play shortstop as the visiting squad, touted as the fastest girls team yet seen in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
L. C. Figg
American Athletic Girls
Elizabeth Fargo
Anna McCann
Carrie Nation
Shriners Banquet Honors Potentate Ben Mercer
About thirty Shrine members from Mount Pleasant Harrison Farwell and Clare held a banquet at Phelps Cafeteria for Potentate Ben Mercer who recently moved to Clare from Saginaw to start a business. Toastmaster W E Reardon spoke as did others praising Mercer and Clare as his new home. A three course dinner was served by Mr and Mrs Phelps. The group hopes to bring the Patrol and band of the Saginaw Shrine to Clare for a fall exhibition drill.
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Mount Pleasant
Harrison
Farwell
Clare
Phelp
Ben Mercer
Saginaw
W. E. Reardon
Wm. H. Caple
Mercer
Phelps
William H. Cole Celebrates 80th Birthday Surprise
A surprise 80th birthday gathering hosted at William H. Cole’s home drew about twenty five neighbors and friends. Mrs. Cole led a supper while attendees presented tokens of remembrance and wished many more happy occasions.
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Wm. H. Cole
Ice Cream Social Benefit at Sheridan Town Hall
An ice cream social will be served at Sheridan Town Hall on Wednesday evening August 1 for the benefit of Carl Langworthy. All are invited to attend and support the cause.
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Sheridan Town Hall
Carl Langworthy
Lots For Sale At Hight Point Jake Michigan Resort
Lots on Hight Point Jake in Michigan offer water front and back acres with shade and fishing appeal. 50 feet water frontage and 150 feet back, one mile off M-20. Write or call Miller Brown Farwell 3914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Michigan
Miller & Brown
Farwell
Washed Nut Coal Deemed Ideal for Ranges and Boilers
Washed nut coal recommended for home heating and cooking ranges and boiler use by Clarelevator Co. in a brief notice.
Early Clare Michigan Pioneers and Town Founding Facts
An index of Clare's infancy listing founders, first officials, early businesses, and notable firsts. It names John and William McEwan, Peter Callum, Mgr Callum, Peter Alger, John Nichols, the first hotels, churches, mills, druggists, undertakers, physicians, schools, and key incidents from 1870s Clare. It preserves dates, roles, and successors in a compact historical ledger.
Standard Church Annual Camp Meeting Schedule
The Standard Church of the Michigan District holds its annual camp meeting from August 12 to August 19 at West 4th Street near Waterworks Park. Rev. G. Lee Monahan of Brockville Ontario will preside. Three daily services are planned at 10:00 am 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Tents and straw beds are provided or available to rent on site.
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Standard Church of the Michigan District
House Wiring and Electric Repair at Glaré Cut Rate
A brief notice from Glaré Cut Rate mentions house wiring and electrical repair services. It lists basic offerings and emphasizes affordability, aiming to attract homeowners needing quick fixes.
Two Grand Awards in Sentinel Subscription Contest
The Sentinel launches a contest to boost yearly subscriptions in Clare and northern Isabella counties. Boys and girls who recruit two or more new yearly subs receive prizes including a Gent's Elgin watch for the top boy and a ladies wrist watch for the top girl, with many other pens pencils and beads for various subscriber counts. Subscriptions cost 1.50 yearly, entries must be registered with names and addresses, and the weekly subscriber list is due each Wednesday.
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Sentinel
the Sentinel
Elgin
N. L. Tibbits
Clare
Isabella
Minerva Mae Barick Obituary Notice
Minerva Mae Barick born August 26, 1906 in Markey township Roscommon county died July 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. House in Farwell after sickness. She was treated by northern physicians then taken to Ann Arbor by her mother who stayed at her bedside until death. At her request she was taken to the House residence where she found faith and peace before passing. Parents took her remains to Newberry Michigan for interment.
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Kimball
P. M
Little Tobacco Bridge
Foots
Clare County
Farwell
Lintons
South Saginaw
Grant
Clare
Weldo & Martin Co
John
T. P .Horning
John Horning
T. P. Horning
Reist
Erie
N. Y
Henry Previdick
Jackson County
Geo. Atkins
Atkins
Loomis
Albert Shaver
Smith
Hunice Saulsbury
Cherry Grove
T. A. Maynard
Vernon Townsip
Mt. Pleasant
Maynard
Travis
Sawtell
Gladwin
M. D. Davis
Cleveland
J. H. Carpenter
Todd
WF. C. Sanford
B J
Minnie Foutch
City Hall
West. 5Th
Randolph
Alfred Louch
Gregory Martelle
George Holbrook
Holbrook
W. S. Cooley
Cooley
Co. A
98Th N
HE. J. Spring
Post
Barker
Donahue
Rorlson
Minerva Mae Barick
Markey Township
Roscommon County
House
Ann Arbor
Newberry
Mich
White's Fruit and Floral Farm Advertisement
AW higher grade flowers in s6AasON at White's Fruit and Floral Farm advertises improved bloom quality and seasonal selections. The notice highlights enhanced varieties and local availability for customers seeking premium cut flowers and arrangements.
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Ee Bruit and Floral Farm
Gia
Belvea Sutton
Lights OF New York
Grange Dance
R. N. Kennedy
Isabella Co. R. L. C. Assn
Hudson
Picnc
Shepherd
Be, Pet
Beaverton
Rosebugh
Cojleman Gladwin
Shriners
Phelp’s
William H. Cole
Clarelevator Co
M. Dr. Davis
T. H. Maynard
Clare Sentinel
Mary E. Parish
Petoskey
Little Tobacco
Isabella Crossing
J. L. Welch
Edw. Enicume
Jacob Mason
David Robson
C. H. Sutherland
J. C. Rockafellow
R. M. Mussell
A. Louch
C. W. Perry
John W. Calkins
C. S. Bigley
A. W. McIntyre
Joseph H. Carpenter
Peter Callum
Mgr. Callum
U. S. Grant
Red Key
Averill
Midland County
Midland
Isabella County
Alger
Peter Alger
Nichols
John A. Nichols
William
John Parish
Pleasant
Ben Parish
Grant Township
Florida
Caleb W. Stearns
Stearns
U. S
Calkins
Lewis Piper
Union Depot
Co. C
8Th Michigan Infantry
Nott
Norris
Riley
Cogswell
John Foots
Standard Church
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