Tragedy at Clare High School Picnic Drowns Marguerite Irwin
A Clare high school picnic on Eight Point Jake ends in tragedy as fifteen year old Marguerite Irwin drowns after a boat collision and capsizing. Leonard and Leon Stanley and Francis Greer rescue others. Marguerite and Ellen McFarland perish. Pat McConnell, who fought to save Ellen, survives after first aid. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:30 at home and 8:00 at MHE church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Irwin
Leonard Stanley
Francis McConnell
Ruth Basset
Francis Greer
Dorothy Green
Lucile Des Ormeau
Leon Stanley
Pat McConnell
Ellen McFarland
Lois Dawson
Leon
McConnell
Marguerite
Aldread
Clare
Osceola
Andrew Irwin
Vernon Hill
M. HE. Churcn
W. W. Hurd
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Two Ladies Elected To Clare School Board
In Clare the Board of Education gains two women for the first time as Mrs. B. N. Mercer and Mrs. Frank Hochstetler win trusteeships. The election totals show Mercer 122, Lange 119. Hochstetler 131, Tibbits 100, with 243 votes cast and three scatters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Board of Education
B. N. Mercer
Frank Hochstetler
William Lange
D. E B. Mater
Mercer
Lange
Dance June 15 at Mt Vernon Grange Hall
One of the popular dances will be held at Mt Vernon Grange Hall Friday evening June 15. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange Heli
Everyohe
Mrs Homer Satison Dies After Illness
Clare county resident Mrs Homer Satison dies at age seventy after a ten day illness at her home on East 6th Street. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:00 pm with Rev Frank Bates officiating. Buried in Cherry Grove. Obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Satison
Clare County
Ast 6Th Street
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove
Rev Quinton Walker Dies in Battle Creek
News arrived of the death of Rev Quinton S Walker of Battle Creek on a Wednesday. He had been ill since March and recently entered a sanitarium for treatment before his condition worsened. the family was notified last week. He served as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church here from 1908 to 1918 and had resided in Battle Creek for six years. The funeral is set for this afternoon in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinton S. Walker
Battle Creek
Walker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vernon Citizen John Empey Called By Death
Vernon City residents mourn the death of John Empey who passed away Tuesday morning at his Vernon home after a nine week illness. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with Rev. W. W. Hurd officiating and burial in Cherry Grove. a life sketch will appear in next week's Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Empey
Vernon City
Clare
Altho
Mr. Empey
W. W. Hurd
Cherry Grove
the Sentinél
Shorts
Thurston Funeral Home
In Memoriam for Our Mother Mrs Henry Wallace
A sonnet recalling Mrs Henry Wallace who died June 10 1917 at rest in peaceful recollection. The children mourn the loss and recall her patient care during illness and her steadfast faith as they long for her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Auction Sale Notices Public Cash Bid by Julia McAninch
Public auction set for Saturday June 16 at Farwell. Items listed elsewhere and on posters will be disposed of for cash instead of terms advertised, announced by Julia McAninch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Bake Sale By Ladies Aid At Priz Office
The Ladies Aid announce a bake sale at the Priz office Saturday afternoon June 16. Members are asked to furnish goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Priz Office
Car Collision on Crest of Craig Hill Injures Several
Sunday evening a head on collision on U S 27 near the crest of Craig Hill injured several people. Basil Perch and passengers including his mother and daughter suffered minor wounds with stitches, while Wm Bren and accompanying Iron Mountain party faced serious injuries. The Perch car was totaled and the Bren sedan towed to a Mt. Pleasant garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hren
Iron Mountain
U. S
Basil Perch
Clare
Craig Hill
Country Club Corner
Perch
D. Harper
Charlotte Pemberton
Riverdale
Basil
Mt. Pleasant
Clute
Wm. Bren
Francis Bren
Richard Bren
Edw. Richards
Saginaw
Edwards
Ehren
Last Rites for Thomas Bell Held in Pontiac
Thomas K. Bell died at 83 in Pontiac after sixty years of marriage to Margaret Lawson Wallace. Born October 24 1845 in Wentworth County Ontario he came to Michigan over 45 years ago living in Clare County and Sheridan Township. He is survived by ten children and multiple grandchildren with services conducted by Rev A P Mac Donald at his East 6th Street home and interment at Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Bell
C. C. Knapp
Thomas
Julia Bell
Wentworth County
Ontario
Margaret Lawson Wallace
Bothwell
W. G. Kaul
Pontiac
E. F. Kaul
Nelson
Harold
Merle Merriam
Ruth
Eva
Loucile
Wallace Bell
Detroit
Wayne Teeter
Glen Eliyn
Ilinois
East 6Th Street
A. P. MacDonald
Ebff. Kaul
Wallace W. Bell
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Bell
Michigan
Clare County
Sheridan Township
Wanted saddle horse for trial at Cornwell farm
WANTED Saddle horse fot over 7 years old guaranteed safe and must be subject to trial Wade Cradit Cornwell farm Clare R-6 Here to the wittiest Here to the prettiest Here to the truest of all who are true Here to the neatest one Here to the sweetest one Here's to you Geo Wilcox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilcox
Clare
Wade
Cradit
Cornwell Farm
June Bugs Gather at Ackerman Home for June Party
The June Bugs club hosts its annual party at the George Ackerman farm home on Wednesday June 20 with a pot luck dinner at 12 30. Guests include the club president and several June birthdays. Oldest member J Youman 91 and youngest Reynard Megan Allen born June 6 1928 are honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. June Bug
George Ackerman
Hach
J. Youman
Reynard Megan Allen
H. Allen
Cadillac Plans Grand Fourth of July Celebration
Cadillac invites all within 75 miles to a huge Fourth of July event under American Legion and World War veterans, aiming to entertain 15 000 visitors plus 12 000 locals. The program includes three bands, a bugle corps, sports, speed boat races, swimming and canoe contests, beaches, picnics, motor camping, a noisy parade, carnival floats, fireworks, a pavement dance, lakeside pavilions, and the Northwood Hotel opening to host visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Michigan
American Legion Post
World War Veterans
Northwood
Free Clinic For Crippled Children In Clare County
A free clinic for crippled children in Clare County will be held at Clare Congregational Church on Tuesday June 19 under the Clare County Crippled Children's organization. Dr R V Funston of Detroit will lead the clinic aided by Miss Esther Martin and local staff. committee lists and transportation help are announced to ensure all 34 recorded cases are seen and receive potential surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare Congregational Church
Clare County Crippled Children’s Organization
R. V. Funston
Detroit
Esther Martin
Michigan Crippled Children’s Commission
County Association
B. N. Mercer
A. E. Mulder
Louise Mulder
Victoria Mercer
Jane Davy
Margaret Doherty
Eunice Bicknell
Marion Horton
H. Thompson
A. H. Horton
A. J. Doherty, Jr
W. H. Caple
N. W. Jackson
Messrs
Resolution of sorrow for Brother George W. Collins
John Q Look Lodge No 404 F and A M adopts a 30 day draping of the Masonry altar in mourning for George W Collins. Resolution sent to the family and published in The Clard Sentinel by the committee T Carl Holbrook Wilbur Lower Charley Durnin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Look
F. & A. Lodge
Clard Sentinel
John Q. Pane
T. Carl Holbrook
Wilbur Lower
Charley Durnin
Mrs Anna Husted Dies in Saginaw Age 68
Mrs Anna Husted born November 29 1859 in Rochestershire England died in Saginaw June 10 aged 68 years six months eleven days after long illness. She came to Canada as a child and later moved from Clare to Saginaw. She leaves three sons George Ludington Charles Grand Rapids James Saginaw and four stepdaughters. Funeral services were held in Saginaw with Rev H B Johnson officiating and interment in Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Husted
Rochestershire
England
Saginaw
Canada
Julius Burton Husted
Clare
St. Mary’s Hospital
George
Ludington
Charles
Grand Rapids
James
A. H. Mussell
Charles Carpenter
Mt. Pleasant
Cora Martin
Kokomo
Ind
Eva Munns
North Bay
Ont
Thurston Funeral Home
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Annual Camp Outing Planned for Clare Boys
Rev H B Johnson leads a group of Clare boys to a nearby lake on Monday June 25 for the annual outing. No limit on attendees. each boy must bring cheer, work ethic, and supplies including butter eggs sugar bacon a can of corn or tomatoes peas or salmon corn flakes beans potatoes and one dollar for meat bread and milk. Required gear includes granite plates cups bowls utensils clothing and towels. Boys should contact Rev Johnson to arrange accommodations and leaders. transport is the boys’ responsibility with local community aid requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Clare
Tri County Sunday School Convention Schedule
The Tri County Sunday School Convention features a full day with sessions led by James Stanley Glenn Hall and Rev W D Stratton. Key topics include individual responsibility and the role of home missionary work with special musical numbers and a basket dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stanley
Glenn Hall
Alvin Wood
H. G. Baker
Gilmore Christian Sunday School
W. D. Stratton
Chas. Stinchcombe
House
Church of God
Farwell
Farwell M. B
Delia Stinchcombe
Marie Smith
Farwell Church of God Sunday School
Mary House
Mary Fordyce
Eulah McAlvey
Mwergerson Lake Union Sunday School
Bessie Glass
T. E. Fair
Madge Lamb
Merchandising Policy Shift to Spot Cash Sales and Monthly Plans
Old credit sales end as shop adopts spot cash purchases with optional monthly payment arrangements. Weekly ads will promote specials, and customers are urged to spend cash with the store instead of on credit. Signed by Orval Vandewarker. Protto Paute is advertised for first aid treatment and bleeding checks through the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Vandewarker
Republican candidate for County Clerk and Register of Deeds
A political notice announces a candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Clerk and Register of Deeds in the coming primary on September 4, 1928. The candidate thanks voters for past support and pledges prompt, careful work if nominated and elected.
Liberal reward for return of missing black leather purse
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a black leather purse and its contents found on McEwan Street in Clare. The notice asks the finder to deliver it to the Sentinel office on Wednesday June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwan Street
Clare
Sentinel Office
Drive Safely Campaign Promotes Free Auto Inspections
Clare collaborates with the Michigan Safety Council and local garages for a Public Safety Campaign through June 30. Free brake light and steering checks are offered at Clutes Hampton's Zemmer Auto Stop, with pay for needed repairs. A windshield sticker confirms safe cars. The notice emphasizes human error and mechanical faults as main crash causes and lists Michigan traffic rules and safety guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan Safety Council
Clutes
Hampton’s
Zemmér
Michigan
Tn Café
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marguerite ‘Irwiin
Eight Point Lake
Quinton Walker
Vernon
Memoriam
Julia McAninch
Bake Sale
Crest OF Craig Hill
Grant Township
Thomas Bell
Ackerman
J. W. Riley
George W. Collins
Tri-County Sunday School Convention
Gilmore Church of Christ
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