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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
A platform candidate rejects prolonged caution urging immediate action. Supporters frame the stance as decisive leadership aimed at rapid reforms and concrete outcomes rather than delays. The message emphasizes urgency, clarity, and accountability in policy direction.
A newspaper summary notes intense critique of the League of Nations Covenant and U.S. foreign policy. It highlights opposition to international treaties seen as compromising independence, and condemns the administration’s actions toward Mexico as ineffective and disrespectful to the American flag and national dignity.
A wedding shower at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson Grant Friday evening honored Mr and Mrs Dewey Boughton soon to move to Buffalo. About sixty guests attended. Music games and visiting filled the evening. A fine lunch was served and many beautiful gifts were left as keepsakes of the occasion.
Mud Lake correspondent notes Mrs Jennie Murray born as Falconer in Tibury Canada lived near Hillsdale before marrying Charles Murray and moving to Coldwater Township where she died June 7 1920. Her husband died May 20 1918. Funeral conducted by Rev Barnes Barryton June 10 at Fork cemetery. She leaves seven children all married and two sisters and brother in Wallaceburg Ontario.
The Young Women's Christian Association extends free cooking lessons into summer focusing on preserving and canning fruits and vegetables as they appear in Detroit markets. Miss Ruth Goodlandsr of Ann Arbor conducts three weekly sessions with questions and discussion. Sheriff Ward remains less pressed and attends locally.
The message condemns President Wilson's push for a US mandate in Armenia. It argues such a mandate would drag the United States into European conflicts, citing Harbord commission figures of up to 49,000 troops and hundreds of millions in costs. It asserts opposition to any mandate in Europe or Asia while expressing sympathy for Armenia.
Detroit Rev G E Gullen delivers the commencement address as 21 graduates prepare a three day sequence at the Methodist church with baccalaureate day class exercises and a final Friday diploma ceremony featuring Rev E W Davis and Dr G E Gallen.
Rural ministers from across Michigan attend the Sixth Annual Conference of Pastors and Laymen in East Lansing July 6 to 16, linked to the Michigan Agricultural College summer esession. Over twenty five speakers include Dr Warren H Wilson Bishop T S Henderson Prof C H Meehiman Dr E A Rosas and Ralph Felton. Women attendees hold separate meetings led by Home Economics faculty with entertainment planned.
Announcement names Levi Mitchell as a candidate for county sheriff. The note adds he is a Harrison blacksmith and argues he is not quite qualified for the office.
The Japanese operetta Princess Chrysanthemum in three acts will be presented at Olars High School tonight. Admission is 35 cents with proceeds to benefit the Adentasion.
The Isabella Courier of Mt. Pleasant ceased publication with its last number issued by Jones 4th. The Times and Enterprise of the city took over its contents. C. F. Brown, former Alma Journal publisher, became business manager. A recent death may have hastened the paper's demise.
Mrs Alen maiden Pifer born November 28 1892 in Gladwin County later lived in Temple married Herr Alen July 25 1617 and died after three months at St Marys Hospital Saginaw The funeral was June 11 at the C S Runyan home with Rev Davis officiating burial in Cherry Grove Survived by her husband her parents and three brothers
Former service men who have not filed for the free Y M C A Scholarships may apply now, says Clare County Educational Service chair C A Reading. The program offers Home Study Courses in agricultural, commercial, academic, and technical fields to ex soldiers, sailors, marines, and orphans of veterans, with funds remaining to aid several applicants in the county. The committee includes Rev Edwins Davis, Wm Barnton, James Olute, Geo Bersette, and C A Reading.
J H Youmans writes from Ontario Canada describing a fine rain breaking a long spell of dry weather. He notes abundant limestone rock in the visiting section and a valley between limestone hills with very rich soil. He wishes for a square mile of limestone here for resource use.
Westen Electric signals are being installed on both roads here. The circuit will extend about a half to three quarters of a mile and the signal bell can be heard about forty rods. It will remove the need for a watchman at McEwan Street and improve safety at crossings lacking supervision.
We sincerely thank all our friends for their kindness and assistance in our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Davie and everyone for the beautiful flowers. Hugh Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Artcliff, Chas Pifer and Family, Mr. and Mrs. C B Banyan.
The article notes Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts is nominated for Vice President on the first ballot while Senator Harding of Ohio wins on the tenth ballot after a late shift in support. It reflects on the convention’s outcome and Coolidge’s handling of Boston police as evidence of his fitness for the presidency if needed.
Michigan State Farm Bureau pivots to a new plan to aid beet growers by establishing cooperative refiners in the beet region to secure better prices for the 1929 crop. Directors report only about half the normal beet acreage seeded this year and labor shortages threaten market placement, amid claims manufacturers profit far more per ton than farmers.
Ellie Harrison and Fern Barber, both of this city, were married at Mt. Pleasant on Friday June 4. The bride has been teaching and the groom operates a garage in town. Congratulations.
State Bank has purchased 820000 in bonds and stands ready to buy another 820000. When 350000 more bonds are sold, State Highway Commissioner EKogers will advertise for bids and begin work through Mr Plescart. Jas A McEsy arrived from Detroit to inspect his farm.
Farmers in Cashoar St Joseph Sranch and Esalamazoo counties report Hessian fly appears in wheat fields. Outlook darkens as experts say a week is needed to gauge damage. This visitation is the most serious since 1699, when the fly devastated southern Michigan crops.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce calls a public meeting for citizens and business people in the City Park on next Monday at 7 30 PM. The notice urges strong attendance to spark enthusiasm for Clare and advance community interests. By order of the President.
A clipping recalls Jas A Slocum of Unionville once superintendent of schools in Clare County. He farmed in Vernon Township and Saginaw County, engaged in milling, dairy business, and public service. He left three children Edson Esther and Mrs Robert Geddiés. He was a Presbyterian and active in Sunday school.
Mrs. Mary E. Nevill of Vernon wife of James Nevill died at home on Sunday June 13 at age 60 years 6 months 29 days. Funeral held at the Methodist church. burial in Cherry Grove. She leaves a husband two daughters in Lansing a son at home and many friends. Maiden name Patient. family long-time residents of the city.
The caribou head and moose head belonging to Dr. F. C. Sanford and Wm. H. Caple have returned from Mackinac City and are now mounted in the hunters offices. Citizens who missed them can see them there and admire the display. Capie keeps his mounted piece over his safe, a sign of business prudence. The trophies are said to deter burglars from attempting theft.
Notices call for bids to construct a basement under Eagle school house with plans and specifications by Obris Directer. Contractors invited to submit proposals for the project and related work.
CHAS SCHERMERHORN was arrested at Lake Station for an apparent blackmail plot targeting H H Dow of Midland. The alleged scheme included a demand for 1 900 909 in currency placed at a pine tree in a swamp near Lake Station, with a map provided. An earlier 1916 demand of 860 was linked to the Dow plant explosion.
Mrs L V Rose of Cuero Texas endorses Dr LeGear's Poultry Remedies and Lice Killer as effective for keeping setting hens clean and lice free. The ad notes 27 years of poultry expertise and promises satisfaction or money back with usage guidance from Dr L D LeGear Med Co St Louis Missouri.
Notice to contractors the Grant Township board will meet at Randall School house on Friday June 18 at 1 30 p m to let contract for 3 mile Close B State award road from auction corners 10 15 and 11 14 west 324 mile under State Highway Dept plan and supervision bid bonds required and right to reject any or all bids Wm J Cleveland Township Clerk: Mies Cora Sheter arrived home from Lansing Friday.
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