Circuit Court Adjuorned Session Gives Mixed Verdicts
At the Harrison adjourned circuit session on May 31, multiple cases reached trial. Defendants Rodapaugh and Ward faced guilty verdicts for local option violations with fines and jail terms. the Volmers were convicted of cruel punishment but the sentence suspended and a guardianship plan ordered for Lulu. Other cases included continuance for Ramey Cour, decrees granting titles, and several civil judgments and divorces.
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Harrison
The
People
John Rodapaugh
Gilty
Ionia
David Ward
George Volmer
Bertha Volmer
Hach
Lulu
Dorsey
Ramey Cour
M. Pearl Comer
Isaiah Feighner
Clare
Fina Cline
Ivan Feighner
Assumpsit
Arthur Marshall
Harry C. Cudney
Albert Klock
Emma Klock
George Scott
Arthur Pitton
Gumpsit
Manual Training Exhibit At Local High School
An exhibit of manual training opens Friday June 15 at the high school and runs through commencement week to show work by boys in various grades. Some pieces are loaned from out of town, with an honorary list available for inspection. Instructor Mr. Keith earned praise for the program's first year and its results.
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Keith
Hitchcock Phillips Wedding in Grant Township
On Sunday June 3 in Grant township the marriage of Wilma A Hitchcock to Ralph H Phillips was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ira Hitchcock. Rev C B Milberry conducted the ceremony with Helen Hitchcock as flower girl. Attendants included Miss Esther Phillips and Abner Thompson as guests came from Mt. Pleasant and Shepherd for the lawn reception.
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Ira Hitchcock
Grant Township
Wilma A
Ralph H. Phillips
Samuel Phillips
Lansing
Grant
Hsther Phillips
Abner Thompson
Helen Hitchcock
C. B.milberry
Gall
Perry Thompson
Gertrude
Vance
Mt. Pleasant
Jesse Thompson
Shepherd
Olmstead
Him Hall
In Memoriam Lettie Leitner June Memorial Note
In memory of Lettie Leitner who died two years ago on June 8. The verses describe suffering with no murmur and a family note from A. Leitner and kin. The message laments loneliness and enduring heartache shared by the household.
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Lettie Leitner
A. Leitner
Farm Home Burns in Arthur Township Fire
Last Friday night around ten o clock the Loar family lost their farm home and all contents in a rapid blaze. Mabel Loar sustained facial and arm burns while helping younger siblings escape. she is reported recovering. Mr Loar works in Lansing, Mrs Loar cared for ill Grandma Shinnamon. no insurance was carried.
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John Loar
Mabel
Congregational Sunday School Honors Supt Jones and Staff
An informal farewell party at the Congregational church in Clare celebrated Supt J P Jones and teachers Miss Witting Miss Butterfield Miss Vaughan and Miss Lapham for a year of service. Gifts included a cut glass goblet set fern dishes and vases and a leather briefcase.
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Congregational Church
J. P. Jones
Witting
Butterfield
Vaughan
Lapham
Biden
Milberry
The
Baptist Church
Supt. Jones
Grant township Board of Review to meet June 11 12 1923
The Board of Review of Grant township will convene at the town hall on Monday and Tuesday June 11 and 12 to review and equalize the township assessment roll. Session continues as required by law or longer if needed. Dated June 4 1923 Clayton Montney Supervisor.
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Board of Review of
Grant Township
Township of
Grant
Clayton Montney
Granddaughter Surprise Party for 85th Birthday
J H Youmans thanks grandchildren great grandchildren friends and neighbors for a thoughtful surprise party held Tuesday June 5 in celebration of his 85th birthday.
Notice to Pythian Sisters District Convention
The District Convention of the Pythian Sisters will be held at Bay City on Wednesday June 23. All members are invited to attend the afternoon and evening sessions.
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The
Pythian Sisters
Bay City
Narrow escape on Pere Marquette tracks shocks onlookers
Mrs. Wm. Bauder narrowly avoided being struck by a westbound passenger train on McEwan Street. Warned by a watchman, she began crossing and was struck as the engine cleared her. she sustained a bruise and back concerns, but is improving. A second woman was stopped later that day.
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Pere Marquette
Financial statement of the Clare League team
The monthly financial statement lists receipts and expenditures for the Clare baseball league. It covers cash on hand, ticket sales from May 27 and Decoration Day, and expenses including uniforms, ground work, gate tending, supplies, and fencing, totaling 280.22 in disbursements against receipts of 240.76, with a balance of 10.54.
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Clare
Thompson, Hiden and Bogardus
Woman's Home Mission Convention Big Success at 28th annual event
The 28th annual W H M S convention ended Friday at the M B Church with a Queen Esther banquet. About 74 attendees enjoyed supper served by the Auxiliary. Speakers included Mrs. BE Smith of Alma and Miss Bilcox of Mt. Pleasant, plus National Field Secretary Mrs. Martha Wellinger. The convention radiated enthusiasm and religious benefits that will endure.
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M. Bi
BE. Smith
Alma
Bilcox
Mt. Pleasant
Martha , Wellinger
Sheridan township Board of Review meeting dates set
The Sheridan township Board of Review will meet at the town halls on Monday and Tuesday June 11 and 12 to review and equalize the assessment roll and remain in session as required by law or longer if needed. Dated June 1 192% Jay Clute Supervisor.
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Board of Review of
Sheridan Township
Sheridan
Jay Clute
Mary Pickford at Princess Theatre Preview
Mary Pickford stars in Through the Back Door at the Princess Theatre June 12 and 13 admission 38 and 10 cents presented with local screenings and notices for theatergoers listed in this edition.
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Mary Pickford
Princess Theatre
Mary
Miss Mildred Hickey Honored At Village Shower
A large gathering of ladies attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Hickey at the Genung home. Games with forfeits entertained guests as gifts for the honoree were revealed, including a silk crazy quilt and kitchenware. Miss Hickey, a longtime primary teacher, will not return for another term.
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Mildred Hickel
Boyd ‘Dodge
G. Genung
Genung
Custer
Mesdames Himer Smedberg
Charles Reader
Eugene DeLing
W. BE. Reader
Emil Olson
John Burnstrom
J. P. Meads
A. J. Smith
B. A. Brayman
W. J. Hmerson
Phillip Wines
George Mallison
F. C. Comstock
Lawrence Rinehart
Scottville
Hiva DeLing
Mildred Pratt
Mary Kilpatrick
Nedra Genung
Loretta Burnstrom
Mary Comstock
Ludington Daily News
Five Alligators Donated to Clare City Park
Fred Thompson of Coleman donated five alligators caught in Florida to Clare city. Alderman Fred Smalley arranged delivery and the animals were placed at the park fountain where visitors can view them after proper care.
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Fred Thompson
Coleman
Florida
Clare
Fred Smalley
Death of Stanley Cradit in Hulbert and Clare
Friends and relatives mourn the death of Stanley Cradit a little son of Mr and Mrs Will Cradit of Hulbert formerly of Clare The death occurred on Thursday night May 31 due to pneumonia This marks a second child lost in two years Funeral attendance expected as grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Cradit departed Friday to attend the funeral
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Will Cradit
Hulbert
Clare
Stanley
Wm. Cradit
Vernon township Board of Review to meet at town hall
The Board of Review of Vernon township will meet at the town hall on Tuesday and Wednesday to review and equalize the assessment roll. The sessions will continue as required by law or longer if needed. Arthur Marshall, Clerk.
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Fire in Arthur Township
Delos Wright suffered a major loss when a lightning strike Thursday morning set his large barn east of the Cornwell farm in Arthur Township ablaze. The insured barn will not cover the full loss as the building burned to the ground.
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Delos Wright
Cornwell
Arthur Township
Annual Banquet Marked By Folklore And Fellowship
The Good Literature Club held its annual banquet on May 29 at Mrs. John Paul Jones home. Members enjoyed readings, poems, and a toastmistress program with Mrs. Horton presiding. Speeches by Mrs. Lampman, Mrs. Mack, and others celebrated club ties and Clare teachers.
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Good Literature Club
J. P. Jones
The
John Paul Jones
Chas. Dickens
Michigan
Lampman
Calum Bug
Laura Kreutzer
Mrs. Comer
Clare
Horton
Miss Vaughn
Clare Ball Team Routs Senators In High-Scoring Game
The Clare Ball team traveled to the Capital last Sunday to face local senators in a fast high scoring game. Heavy hitting and errors produced many runs with Percy Stough, the local Babe Ruth, homer in the eighth inning and earned honors for the day.
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Senators
Percy Stough
Babe Ruth
Sidewalk from 6th Street to Depot Proposed
Clare seeks a new sidewalk from 6th Street to the depot with a total length of 480 feet. The project would cost under $400, with city paying about 4 cents per foot and the railroad 11 cents per foot, railroad covering more than two thirds of the expense. The question for taxpayers is the effect on the tax roll.
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Clare
6Th Street
Walter H. Larmon Post Plans Public War Film Show
The Walter H. Larmon Post, aided by Post Officers and the State Department Adj., has secured the real war film Flashes of Action. It will be shown at the Princess theatre on June 19 and 20, offering home viewers a view of what the troops endured over there.
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State Department Adj
Walter H. Larman
Princess Theatre
June Bugs Plan Picnic at Allen Cottage Hight Point Lake
The June Bugs invite members to annual picnic at J D and Mrs Allen’s cottage at Hight Point Lake with weather postponement to the following Monday if needed.
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J. D. Allen
Hight Point Lake
Fordson Sales Grow With Surge in Tractor Demand
Fordson tractor production rose to 38 473 units in the first four months of this year doubling 19 467 produced by Ford in the same period last year. The rise reflects growing use of tractors in commercial industrial and agricultural work.
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Fordson
Fordiong
Ford Motor Company
Grant township budget dispute over state road funds explains delays
A parish letter rebukes a local critic over state reward money for Grant township roads. The writer explains the 1921 completion, 1922 inspections, and later fixes, noting state funding delays and criticizing the accuser for misstatements about contracts and highway department actions.
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Grant Township
Michael
Sutton
Johnson
State Highway Department
Ingham County
County Road Commission
Clare Sentinel
State Department
Brotherhood of Man
Thalice
Tom
Children’s Day Observed at M E Church
On Sunday June 10th at ten in the morning the Methodist Sunday School children will present a fine program under Superintendent Mrs. Wm H Bicknell. Baptismal services are planned as part of the day. Come enjoy with us and relive childhood.
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M. E
Ice Cream Social for Brush College Fire Family
Brush College Sunday school hosts an ice cream social at the school house on Tuesday evening June 12 to aid John Loar and his family who lost their home and belongings in a recent fire. Everyone is invited to help.
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Brush College
John Loar
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Hitchcock-Phillips
Congregational Sunday School
Jones
Board of Review
J. H. Youmans
Wm. Bauder
Woman’s Home
Pvt. Rosebuch
Gladwin
Beaverton
Farwell
Mildred Hickey
Stanley Cradit
Vernon Township
Vernon
Clare Pabh
R Groves
Stough
G. Gorr
Odin
Haley
I Foster
Hubel
P Rogers
Johnston
Ramey
Rf Clare
Campbell
Blystone
Morrisey
Webber
Brown
Hall
Titus
Mitchell
Walter H. Larmon
Tom Michael
ICE Cream Social
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