County Road Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting
At Harrison Michigan on May 21 1924 the Clare county board gathered at the courthouse to vote changes to a windover lake road plat approve insurance with the State Accident Fund and authorize compensation coverage. An agreement with Hughes Brother discussed donating land for a right of way if Trunk Line M14 route shifts to cross their property.
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Harrison, Mich
Board of County Road Commissioners
Clare County
Michigan
Court House
Harrison
Said
Robert Hutchingon
Hutchinson, Boulton and Asline
Boulton
T. 28N
T Lake Street
Windover Lake
Asline
Hughes Bro
Road contracts and bids approved by the county board
The board opened bids for road construction in Sherman and Arthur townships. Arm Allen and Lloyd Allen won one mile in Sherman for 3786.22 with bonds of 2000. Albert Shaver and Arthur Storms bid 6898.75 for one mile in Arthur, with bonds of 3500. Wm. D. Reid won culvert work on Sherman road No.5 with an 800 bond. The board ratified bids, discussed Arthur township road, and paid multiple road department bills.
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Sheridan
Arthur
Texnehhips
Boulton
Asline
Arm Allen
Lloyd Allen
Grant Township
Albert Shaver
Arthur Storms
Arthur Township
Clare County
Wm. D. Reid
Harrison
Bailey Creek
Sheridan Road No. 5
L. W. Sunday
Sunday
Hatton Township
Saginaw Automobile Club
Asune
Arthur’ Township
O. K’d
Bruce
Clare Hardware & Imp. Co
Charles Beaver
Samuel Bruce
Clute
Farwell Lumber Co
W. T. Shaeffer
Hamilton Twp
Wirestone Tire & Rubber Co
Geo. Butcher
Clare Road Machinery Co
Levi Mitchell
Standard Oil Co
The
Clare Sentinel
Mary McCracken
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promise Quick Constipation Relief
Constipation relief claim promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as fast acting and liver affecting. Testimonial from John McComb of Lucas Co Home Toledo Ohio praising benefits in severe cases. Sold by Floyd Kirkpatrick Clare and Wm Burston Farwerk. Clare Wholesale Markets De Forest Tubes boast lower power use and longer life with strong station performance. Kirkpatrick's Drug Store carries stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
John McComb
Lucus Co. Home
Toledo
Ohio
Floyd Kirkpatrick Clare
Wm. Burston
Farwerk Adv
Clare Wholesale Markets
Ann Arbor to mark centennial Fourth of July celebration
Michigan state briefs report Ann Arbor plans a civic Fourth of July celebration for the hundredth anniversary of the city. Other items note a $2,500 appropriation for the American Legion convention in Muskegon, class sizes at Albion College, a fatal fire rescue, and various city, state and business updates.
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Ann Arbor
Lansing
American Legion
Muskegon
Albion
Albion’ College
Chelsea
Jackson State Prison
Here
Park well being sunk as town reports local notices
Community notes record a park well installation and a parade of visitors and residents including Mrs. Palmer from Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller of Mt Pleasant, and Jericho gypsies camp near town. Births, funerals, school events, and dozens of local greetings fill the page.
Farwell Mourns Elisha White Pioneer and Civil War Vet
Elisha White, longtime Farwell resident and Civil War veteran, died at home in Farwell on June 1 1924 at age 85. He helped found the Gen Chas Griffin Post 1887 served as commander 1896 and supported Memorial Days, church work, and local schooling. He left a large family and many friends, with a funeral at the Methodist church attended by Masons, the post, and hundreds of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davison
Kalkaska
Terry
John Palmer
Alma
Miss Carpenter
Mary Armstrong
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Clark
Burston
Mrs. Burston
Flint
Joseph Sanderson
Grand Rapids
T. A. Fuller
W. C. Fuller
Jesse Graham
Shepherd
Roswell Brooks
Baby
Irwin
Ballwin
Herbert Glass
Maud Artibee
Steve Shumway
Angus McLeod
Melvin Brassington
Clare
White
Sarah Brooks
Fowlerville
Dover Church
Fen
Supt. Chappell
Lotis Gee
Pittsfield
Washtenaw County
Mich
Warwell
Third Michigan Cavalry
San Antonio
Texas
Elizabeth Weir Hilmes
Lapeer
Farwell
Chas. Griffin
Boys In
Masonic Order
Masonic Brothers
W. R
Whitney
Milton
Meryl
Clarence
Waton Davison
Harold
Herbert Honeywell
Song
New Serum Conquers Cancer Report Triumph From Philadelphia
An article withheld for 15 months reports a cancer breakthrough by Dr. I. J. Glover of Toronto. The antitoxic serum targets carcinoma and shows favorable results after extensive testing in a Philadelphia hospital.
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Philadelphia
I. J. Glover
Toronto
Canada
Road Builders Plan Michigan Tour by Pan American Commission
The Pan American Highway Commission of engineers from 20 Central and South American countries will visit Michigan June 20 to 23. The tour, organized by the Highway Education Board, will span Ann Arbor and Detroit with stops at the University of Michigan Highway Research Laboratory and local automobile factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Highway Commission
Michigan
Highway Education Board
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Highway Research Laboratory
Knitted Suits for All Sports Wear Feature Detachable Skirt
A versatile knitted suit designed for outdoor use with a detachable wrap around skirt, tapered sleeves, and matching knickers. Marketed as chic yet practical for a wide range of sports and activities.
Hint of 24 hour printing at Anderson's
Fragment mentions 24 hour service on printing and developing at Anderson's and questions sentiment in newspapers. No clear people, places, or dates beyond Anderson's.
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Anderson’s
Farwell Lumber Co. Purchases Announced as Farwell Lumber Yards
A. Graham announces the purchase of the Farwell Lumber Co. business in Farwell Michigan and renaming it Farwell Lumber Yards. He invites locals to inspect new stock, meet the new management, and review prices and billing terms.
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Farwell
Farwell Lumber Co
Farwell Lumber Yards
Mich
Cc. A. Graham
Hang Over Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Foley Honey Tar
An old advertisement touts Foley Honey and Tar Compound as quick relief for coughs colds and hoarseness. It claims suitability for all ages and warns to insist on the genuine product available for sale by Floyd Kirkpatrick Clare and William Burston in Farwell.
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Floyd Kirkpatrick
Clare
Wm.Burston
Farwell
For Sale Notices and Items From Mrs Burnside
Household woods for sale at residence on Saturday June 4th. 3 year old can and iron? items offered. Jack's Fly Chaser available for one dollar. Anderson's offers a gab lon? of items. Flag Day decorations at Holbrook’s Hazadr in all sizes.
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Anna Burnsidé
Farwell
Jack
Anderson’s
Hol“Brook
Hazadr
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Fe Commissioners
N. R
B. J. Sanford
Tasman
Pere Marquette
Clare Fruit Co
John Dionise
Kirkpatrick’s
Igo
Deal
Willard Batteries
Hudson & Terwi
Illiger
McEwan
Street
Henry F. Vaughn
Ford Employes’ Mutual Benefit Association
Fernard Bessette
Harold Coleman
Aurora
State House of Correction
Marquette
Atendants
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Clemens
Hugo Raymond
Corporal
Raymond
Selfridge "Field
Lake St. Cair
Ypsilanti
Jackson
Parma
Kent County
Wayne County
Joseph A. Martin
Owosso
Detroit Convention and Tourist Bureau
H.william Eklare
Bureau
Kare
Booth
North
Elisha White
Hmmet White
Frank White
Marion
Clayton Honeywell
Elmira
Charles Coors
Alanson
George Holmes
Pellston
James Davison
Cecil Davison
Clarence Davison
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