Clare Study Club hears city affairs talk by Holbrook
The Clare Study Club met at Mrs. McGuire's home for a session on city affairs with Attorney T. Carl Holbrook as guest speaker. He urged women to exercise the franchise and engage in local government, detailing city powers and the role of the Board of Public Works while noting Clare's municipal history from 1879 to 1901.
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Clare Study Club
Holbrook
Board of Public Works
Clare
C. W. Perry
Messrs Perry and
Sutherland
Mater
Capper
Congress
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Elton Allen
Statewide Brake Testing Proposed As Spring Begins
A plan for a state wide brake test at the start of spring is proposed. County tests have been inconsistent and about one in four motorists drive with defective brakes. Drivers must ensure brakes are in proper working order at all times to protect themselves and others. Do not put off brake checks another day.
St Patrick's Dance at Dunpam Hall March 16
Public invited to St Patrick's dance at Dunpam Hall on Friday evening March 16. Good music and order expected for attendees.
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Dun‘pam
March Farmers Meeting Friday Evening at Center Church Rosebush
A male quartet readings and musical numbers are planned for the March farmers meeting at Center Church Rosebush. Committee members Clarence Miller W N Irish and Jacob Beckdolt organize the event inviting all community members especially farmers. Christian Endeavor will serve refreshments.
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March
Center Church
Rosebush
Clarence Miller
W. N. Irish
Jacob Beckdolt
Isabella County Farmer Dies of Auto Injuries
Joseph Ege of Union township Isabella county died after a pedestrian auto collision on February 29 near Mt Pleasant. A truck driven by George Johnson picked him up, then a car driven by Basil Bring struck him as he crossed, causing fatal injuries. Ege died at Mt Pleasant hospital. Funeral held Sacred Heart church Mt Pleasant with burial at Calvary cemetery.
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Joseph Ege
Union Township
Isabella County
Anthony Tige
U. S
Mt Pleasant
Hee
George Johnson
Rosebush
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Eye
Basil Bring
Clare
Mr. Hye
Bring
Ege
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Pleasant
Calvery
Democratic City Convention and Ward Caucuses in Clare
The Democrats of Clare will hold a city convention at City Hall on Monday March 12 at 7 30 p m to nominate a mayor clerk and treasurer for the April 2 1928 election The ward caucuses follow at Ward offices Jacksons Meat Market and City Hall for nominations of a supervisor alderman and constable plus any other legal business March 2 1928
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Clare
Michigan
Jackson
City Hall
Card of Thanks for illness support from community
Our appreciation cannot express thanks to those who helped during our illness. Rebekahs I. C. O. F lodges and others sent plants and friends brought fruit and food. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Bodkins and to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Friz and Virginia for their care and kindness.
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Rebekahs and
Chas. Bodkins
Andrew Friz
Virginia
Good Literature Club Presents Manners and Modes Play
The Good Literature Club under Miss Doris Merritt will stage Manners and Modes at Sternaman studio Tuesday evening March 13. Each member is asked to bring a guest.
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Good Literature Club
Doris
Merritt
Sternaman Studio
St Patrick's Party Planned by Epworth League
The Epworth League announces a St Patrick's party Monday evening at the church reception room. The event invites all to attend in green attire and a cordial, social gathering is planned by the group led by the secretary.
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Marsh
Epworth League
St. Patrick’s
Tivasyoie
Green
Vernon Pioneer John McLaughlin Dies at 75
Vernon township resident John McLaughlin, born December 6 1852 in Brighton Michigan, died after a fall on the ice at his Vernon home. He arrived with his parents in 1866 and left two sons Bert and Ismery, seven grandchildren, and a wide circle of relatives. Services were held at the family home with Rev H B Johnson officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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John McLaughlin
Vernon Township
Clare
Mt. ‘Pleasant
Brighton
Michigan
Vernon
Flora Sweet
Mary Duncan
Bert
Ismery
Detroit
H. B Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Sisters Lose Homes in Twin Fires Near Mt Pleasant
On Saturday February 25 two sister households suffered separate house fires. Mr and Mrs Frank Sheahan’s residence four and a half miles northwest of Mt Pleasant burned, with the mother saving her children and a few items. Later that morning Mr and Mrs A M Youngs of Coleman lost their home, with only first floor belongings spared. Fire crews faced frozen hydrants and a delayed response. The sisters were Belle and Kate Sutton, formerly of Grant township, unaware of each other’s loss.
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Frank Sheahan
Mt. Pleasant
Gladwin
A. M. Youngs
Coleman
Belle
Kate Sutton
T. A. Sutton
Grant Township
Open season near as weekend crossing deaths rise
A veteran engineer warns Sundays bring dread for locomotive crews as motorists ignore signals at railroad crossings. He cites new statewide law requiring motorists to stop at crossings and urges stricter enforcement to protect trains, crews, and the public.
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H. D. Howard
National Road Builders
Howard
Witneis
Howard Sald
Annual Chicken Supper Served by St. Cecelia Ladies
St. Cecelia ladies host an annual chicken supper on Thursday evening, March 15th, in the parish hall. Proceeds benefit church activities and community programs with dine-in and takeout options available.
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St. Cecelia
Lad Injured While Playing With Motor
Melvin Stevens, fifteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens, narrowly escaped serious injury when an emery wheel on an electric motor exploded, cutting a cheek and requiring five stitches. Clarence Horning watched as the wheel broke, sending fragments through the room. a ceiling hole and a piano dent were also caused. Melvin has a history of injuries including appendicitis surgery and a prior arm injury from a splintered bone, plus a past accidental self-inflicted gunshot while cleaning a rifle.
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Melvin
Ralph" ‘Stevens
Clarence Horning
Young People's Rally Service at Methodist Church
A seven o'clock Sunday evening rally at the Methodist church is arranged by Mrs. Lampman Mrs. Shultz Miss Gerow the pastor and others. Parents aunts and uncles should attend to support the youth. The program includes processional the Chapter presiding sacred songs invigcation a young people's chorus vesper psalter solo Mother Mine adapted from Dvorak and Going Home. The lesson by Mr Sparkel an address The Challenge of Youth by the pastor and ushers and stewards.
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Lampman
Shultz
Gerow
McAllister
Miss. Dawson
Kennedy
Vesper Psalter
N. Stirling
Mr. Sparkel
Stewards
Mr. Chaffée
Miss. Doherty
Mr. Hochstetler
Miss Stirling
Last Rites For Prominent Granger
Death of W. M. Coon of Roscommon last Sunday after brief illness peritonitis. He served as secretary of the Grange Insurance Company and commissioner of schools in Roscommon County. Remains taken to Ashley with funeral services held there Wednesday afternoon.
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W. M.coon
Roscommon
Coone
Grange Insurance Company
Roscommon County
Ashley
Thanks for sympathy and aid to Somers family
Mrs. O Somers and family in Farwell Michigan express heartfelt thanks for sympathy and generous aid during quarantine after the loss of their children. The note credits friends and arrangers in Clare Mt Pleasant Lake and other places for support. Forest R Ruby signs the message.
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O. Somers
Farwell
Mich
Atricken
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Lake
Forest R. Ruby
Michigan Guards Against Questionable Raspberry Plants
Michigan to keep millions of berry plants off market after 1927 decision not to pass 442 patches. Inspections required: two state checks before certification. 1,293 patches certified. 387 awaiting fee payment. 92 failed second inspection. Clare county producers praised. 5,588 acres inspected. 2,275 permittees. 554 nurseries licensed. 140 dealers licensed. Out of state nurseries also licensed.
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Michigan
B. C. Mandenberg
State Department’ of Agriculture
Benton Harbor
Farwell
John White & Son
Clare
Julia Reed Passes Away at 30 in Farwell
Julia Reed died suddenly at her home February 26 at age thirty years and twenty four days. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Miller funeral parlors in Fatwell conducted by Rev House. Survived by mother Mrs Wesley Welch a son Aaron and daughter Marie three brothers Milford Clare Bosworth Midland three sisters Clare Farwell Sylvia St Louis Ruth and Goldie Farwell and many other relatives and friends.
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Julia Reed
Miller
Fatwell
Rev. House
Wesley Welch
Aaron
Marie
Milford
Clare
Bosworth
Midland
Farwell
Sylvia
St. Louis
Ruth
Goldie
Golden Shore
Thirteenth Hour and Honky Tonk At Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre bookings run March 10 to 16 feature The Thirteenth Hour with Lionel Barrymore a girl a boy a dog and a crook. Abbreviated previews note Honky Tonk with George Bancroft a Mexico oil plot five men chase one woman. Also Quality Street with Marion Davies and The Woman on Trial starring Pola Negri.
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Lionel Barrymore
George Bancroft
Mexico
Poli Negri
Miss Negri
St Cecilia Society Announces Annual Chicken Supper
The St Cecelia society will host its annual chicken supper at the church parlors on March 13th starting at 5:30 PM. Plates priced at 50 cents with a 25 cent beverage option.
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St. Cecelia Society
Esteemed Sheridan Resident Dies After Long Illness
Volney Tryon of Sheridan township died at his home Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 00 PM from Eagle church with Rev. Frank Bates officiating. The obituary will be published next week.
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Sheridan Township
Volney Tryon
Eagle Church
Frank Bates
Former Clare Lady Edna Biden Flannigan Dies in Chicago
Edna Biden Flannigan born in Clare April 28 1875 died in Chicago March 1 1928 after appendicitis surgery. She married Cornelius A Flannigan of Charlevoix and had a son Norris C. She lived in Chicago since marriage and was affiliated with Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. Funeral held at Hyde Park church with interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
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N. A. Biden
Edna Flannigan
Chicago
Ewatt
W. H. Hilden
Jas. Roxburgh
Edna Biden
Glaze
Clara High School
Alma College
Norwood
Mich
Cornelius A. Flannigan
Charlevoix
Clare
Norris C
Davis
Woodlawn Cemetery
Golden State Attraction For Barwellites
Emma Littlefield writes from Santa Monica describing coastal pleasures near Ocean Side and Palisades. She mentions friends the Pratts at Fall Brook in San Diego county, Dr Pratt, college days at Ann Arbor, plans to visit Santa Monica, and sends regards from 1508 Stanford St.
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Littlefields and Smiths
Ocean Side
Pratts
Fall Brook
San Diego County
Pratt
U. of M
Santa Monica
Cousins
I. C. Hawleys
Stanford St
Cal
Emma Littlefield
Dance at Mt Vernon Grange with Spicker orchestra
Invitation to an evening of dancing at Mt Vernon Grange hall on Friday night March Sth with music by the Spicker mat orchestra.
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Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Spickermat’ Orchestra
Registration notice for Vernon township voters
A registration notice states that registration will be held at Vernon town hall on Saturday March 10 for qualified voters whose names do not appear on the roll. Clerk John Stough signs the notice.
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Vernon Town Hall
Vernon Township
John Stough
Shamposing and hair dressing at Art and Novelty Shoppe
Miss Taylor offers shamposing and hair dressing services at the Art and Novelty Shoppe in Atlanta. The notice highlights grooming options and a demonstration event for patrons.
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Miss Taylor
Atl
Clare Wins Class C Championship in District Tournament
Clare high school captured the Class C district basketball title at Alma, defeating Shepherd 26 6 Ithaca 33 16 and Edmore 28 15 to advance to the regional at Central State Teachers College Mt Pleasant Clare meets Reed City St Andrews or Chesaning in tonight's regional play with Durand awaiting the other semifinal winner Finals set for Saturday on the college floor.
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Clare High School
Alma
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
Ithaca
Edmore
Clare
Aldread
St. Louis
Davys
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Lansing
Reed City
Durand
Ovid Chesaning
St. Andrews
Saginaw
Chesaning
Ovid
Ate
Trailers Tap North for Fur Ground in Canada
East Michigan trailers once seen as travel gear are repurposed by Hudson Bay Co to locate fur tapping grounds in Northwest Canada. Clare Manufacturing of Clare Michigan supplied eight trailers for the project. Hanson Pines Nowa State Park expands to 84 sites near Grayling with Edward E Hartwick Pines Park covering over 8 000 acres. The gift from Mrs Hartwick memorializes her husband and her father with a state memorial building planned on the tract.
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E.M. T. Service
Hudson Bay Company
Clare Manufacturing Company
Clare, Michigen
Northewest Canada
Hanson Pines
Republican Caucus for Clara City Nomination Meeting
The Republican announces a city caucus Friday evening March 9 at 7 30 at City Hall to nominate candidates for the city ticket in the spring election on Monday April 2 Ward caucuses follow at Richmonds Garages Citizens State Bank and Sienen L E Davy chairman Thos J J Walker Tony Achard city committee
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Clara
Hall
First Ward
Richmond
Second Ward
Citizens State Bank
Third Ward
L. E. “Davy
Thos. J.J
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Motor
Melvin. Stevens
Young People's Rally Service
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W. M. Coon
Clare County Growers
Princess Theatre
Sheridan
Golden State
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MT. Vernon
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