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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
1
Large crowd attended the first home game at Recreation Park last Sunday. The early pacing and line changes due to late arrivals and new players kept supporters engaged as Clare won the contest in two hours and fifteen minutes with umpires Stanford and Oliver.
A reader proposes extending paving efforts in Clare by adding a sidewalk from the railroad depot to 4th or 5th Street. The note argues the depot should reflect the town, easing mud or dust for travelers and benefiting residents, urging community boost for sidewalk construction.
A Grand Rapids Madison Square Advertiser feature praises Elliot and Yester shoe store at 1217 Madison Square. It highlights their year of operation, attractive window displays, and extensive shoe experience. Managers Mr. Yester and Mr. Elliot are commended for good service and community reception.
A preacher laments modern good folks spending two thirds of time undoing God fearing work. He urges one third devotion to worship to prevent innocent suffering and preserve moral order.
Thursday evening May 17 at 6:30 seventy two mothers and daughters gathered in church parlors to renew pledges of love. The event featured pink candle decor corsage bouquets and an agreeable program with Miss Kefauver at piano and local musicians providing solos. Toast mistress Mrs Mabel Mulder led the lively evening with tributes to mothers and daughters and league topics discussed by Ava Lyon and Miss Marion Reading.
Mrs Eliza Adeline Peters Hancckett died Tuesday morning at her West 5th Street home after months of illness. Born February 12 1843 in New York, she moved to Michigan in 1866 and married Alexander Hancckett in Ionia. Survived by husband two children Hart Hancckett and Mrs Frank Mooney plus a granddaughter Mrs Carl Leonard and great grandson Carl Leonard Jr Funeral held Wednesday at Cherry Grove with Rev C B Milberry officiating.
A nostalgic verse celebrates spring bird songs from a robin in a cherry tree. The male sings while his mate builds a nest, conveying a message of love to all ages and brightening hearts with the season’s gladness.
Demand for one ton trucks rises sharply as Ford sales lead with a 59,978 deliveries in the first four months of the year, up 31,682 from the same period a year ago.
Harold Lloyd stars in The Sailor Made Man at Film Land on June 5 and 6. Take the family for a good laugh described as a spring tonic with admission 83 and 10 cents.
A plan seeks sportsmen aid to protect nesting game by hunting predatory wildlife. Red squirrels kill many birds, great horned owls destroy coveys of quail, and crows allegedly devastate birds and eggs. Vermin hunting clubs are urged to organize. gun clubs expected to join by shooting game destroyers in woods and marshes.
Albert F. Herrick, aged 83 years 2 months and 7 days, died of old age at his son Alfred W. Herrick’s home on East 6th Street Saturday morning. Born in New York in 1840, he moved to Gratiot County, Michigan in 1854 and married Phoebe Helms in 1863. she died in 1920. One son survived. Funeral Monday with Rev Milberry officiating. burial in Wheeler.
Gerald Arthur Parish born July 1 1922 in Clare baptized November 26 1922 Lutheran. He died May 24 at eleven months after pneumonia. Survived by parents and one brother Lionel Jay. Rev Leonard C Bernthal officiated at St John’s Lutheran Cherry Grove cemetery burial. Poem ends with prayer for healing.
We express deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs Rachel C Goodman J R Goodman Fred Goodman Hazel Goodman Rendall Morris Goodman Grace Goodman Bartling
The seventh grade explores rubber in geography and experiments with a democratic system in class. Groups elect chairmen Laura Thompson Kath leen Obsorn Betty Groves Kenneth Hodson and Dave Ackerman to lead reports and choose a critic and head chairman alphabetically each day.
The Math Schmid family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for valuable assistance following the lightning fire that destroyed their barn and stock.
R B Shaw longtime dean of agricultural and director of the agricultural experiment station at Michigan Agricultural College has been named acting president to succeed David Friday who resigned last week. Shaw will serve with full powers while a permanent successor is sought. Friday will work on research in New York and Washington DC while continuing analytical studies begun at the college.
A Five County League meeting at Kk. of P. hall Monday approved Shepherd's admission by unanimous vote. Fred Thompson chaired. Clare added candidates to its eligibility list and released Richard Bogan to Clare by Rosebush.
Fire responders found the McCullochs home on East 6th Street in flames from a roof spark. The fire damaged the west attic and interior before discovery. crews used chemical apparatus to control it and a new roof is needed.
The Board of Review of Hatton township will meet at the town hall on Tuesday, June 5, to review and equalize the township assessment roll and remain in session as required by law. Dated May 26, 1923 Hd. Moder, Two Clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parish express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness during the illness and death of their beloved son Gerald Arthur. They appreciate floral offerings and the singing, and thank Rev. L C Bernthal for comforting words.
Pinehurst Orchard Resort Co announces that any person found molesting the lock on the gate to Beebe Lake will be vigorously prosecuted. Signed Pinehurst Orchard Resort Co. 3012
Mr and Mrs Alfred Herrick extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during their bereavement and for floral offerings the ginger and to the minister.
A large crowd watched Rosebush beat Clare at Recreation Park on Decoration Day in a clean contest. Kennedy's stars were prompt and steady as Rosebush opened scoring in the fourth inning, reaching eight runs while Clare struggled to keep up. John Groves closed the game by scoring a final run in the last inning, preserving Rosebush's victory.
Mildred Barlow a 19 year old Gladwin resident is under arrest in Detroit accused as the brain of a gang robbing homes. A confession attributed to a prosecuting staffer claims she planned interior layouts After a maid position she aided men to enter homes and loot thousands of dollars. Also jailed with her are her fiancé John Durand and William H Meyers and his wife amid seized property found in a Stimson avenue apartment. She fears the disgrace upon her parents back in Gladwin.
Jerusalem Henry J. Allen touring with Near East Relief Administration selects location near the Church of the Nativity for a new orphanage. Nazareth and Jerusalem crowded with children as exodus from interior Turkey continues amid Greek military setbacks.
Detroit President Warren G. Harding has been invited to open the Michigan Health Exposition to be held in the General Motors Building from June 7 to 16. The invitation was extended by Dr. William M. Donald president of the exposition and by Mayor Frank E. Doremus who is deeply interested in the success of the exposition.
In North Brookfield Massachusetts the life of Little Florence Coderic is credited to her shepherd dog King. While seeking wildflowers in a woods swamp the child sank into a quagmire and clung to King. The dog stood firm all night keeping the girl afloat until they were rescued. Both survived with the girl and dog recovering.
Friday night, June 1, Clare High School students from all grades will present a PE exhibition in the high school gym starting at 7 45. The program features dances and group games performed by boys and girls from grades 1 through 8 and both senior high classes with pieces from Mt Pleasant Normal. A health poster display will also be shown in 4th to 6th grade rooms.
The Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs meeting shows members who opposed parts of the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill now wary after its passage. They praise the principle but say the bill lacks practical effect and fear it may not become law without the governor's signature.
The Vernon Jazz Orchestra will provide music for a dance at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall on Friday evening June 1st hosted by the 3012 Committee.
Eleven girls met at Olga Dixon's home Monday for the regular L B U A class meeting. A business session followed by an evening of games provided a splendid time. The next regular meeting will be a party to welcome another Sunday school class.
Hundreds gather at the city park for a Veterans Day homage honoring Civil War Spanish American and World War soldiers. The Legion led a parade to the school and cemetery where rituals and class programs followed. Dr H M Crookes of Alma College spoke on Building a New World. Larman Post officers were elected: James S. Bicknell president N L Tibbits secretary Geo W Collins treasurer.
Horatio Sawyer Earle extols Frank FF Rogers State Highway Commissioner for transforming miles of roads into good highways. He defends Rogers against criticism, praises his leadership, and calls for a full department investigation from 1905 to now to compare with other states.
M L Hargrave will hold a public auction on his Clare area farm one mile east and two miles north of Clare on Dover road. The sale includes farm tools some livestock and other articles. Listings appear on another page. Also Mrs L M Shumway will auction her household goods at 114 Wheaton Ave on Saturday June 9 at 2 30 p.m. Watch for list next week.
We express heartfelt thanks for many acts of kindness shown to us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. We also appreciate the floral offerings and Rev Milberry for his comforting words. A C Hanchett Bart Hanchett Mrs B F Mooney
An advertisement touts a drink called "400" with claims to soothe nerves quench thirst and stop hunger and invites customers to try a glass at Raineys.
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