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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1923
Page
1
Republicans and Democrats held city conventions and ward caucuses Monday night to nominate candidates for the spring election on April 2. The results list a slate including mayor, clerk, treasurer, justice of the peace, ward supervisors, aldermen, and constables with several names and drawn or unnamed positions across the 1st through 3rd wards.
The City Council endorsed plans to pave Mce Ewan Street this spring as published previously and refused extra coats for the boulevard from 6th Street north to Wheaton Avenue. If the boulevard is established, the expense will be borne by abutting property owners.
The funeral for Allen McDonald was held at St. Henrys church Vernon township on March 3 with burial in St. Henrys cemetery. Born February 12 1842 in Glenpary Canada he died February 27 aged 81 years 15 days. He married Josephine Carpenter December 7 1873 and had ten children nine living, one Wil Naw died in childhood. He leaves a brother two sisters nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Judge Hart sweeps the 21st Judicial Circuit comprising Midland Olare and Isabella counties by a wide margin. Nugent Dodds trails with scant precinct support. Frank H. Dusenbury carried a few precincts in Clare and his home county but none in Midland.
The Sentinel requests township clerks and correspondents to submit complete lists of nominated candidates from last Monday's caucuses. Readers are urged to participate and ensure accurate tallies. Also notes an education serial titled In the Days of Buffalo starting March 22.
Catherine Graber Bigley, born February 28 1841 in Clarion County Pennsylvania, died March 6 1923 at her daughter Mrs J McDonald’s home in Lansing aged 82 years 6 days. She married Miles Bigley in 1861 and had five children with two daughters surviving. She joined the M E church early and remained active until death.
Milo Robinatt announces his candidacy for Highway Commissioner in Grant Township. He notes support from friends and says he will fulfill duties to the best of his ability if elected and lists the alipa for Election Day April 2.
The Winslow Osborne Roseberry Orchestra plays at Good Hall every Wednesday night delivering lively dance music. Good time atmosphere draws local dancers and patrons to the venue.
The Clare Parent-Teachers Association plans a first meeting at the school on Wednesday evening March 21 at seven thirty. Prof. Hamilton of Alma College will speak, followed by an orchestral prelude by a local string trio and community singing. Election of officers will conclude the program.
The Clare City Council proposes paving McEwan Street in Olare Mich with 25 percent city share and the rest from a special assessment district. Plans and estimates available at the City Clerk’s office. A public meeting is set for April 8, 1928 at 7 30 p m to hear objections. George J. White City Clerk dated March 14 1923.
Members of the Baptist church voted to buy a piano to support church worship and other work. Contributions are welcomed and may be left with Rev Milberry, the Bentinel office, or Harry Terwilliger at Newsont's store.
Henry Lydiatt aged long time resident of Clare County died after a patient illness. Born in Oxfordshire England he lived in New York Durand and Clare County. Survived by his wife Mary Amelia Acker three daughters Mrs Fred Austin Detroit Mrs John Coulter and Mrs Adah Coulter Clare. Also ten grandchildren four great grandchildren three brothers and two counters. Funeral at Free Methodist Church with Rev J A Allen officiating the remains buried in Cherry Grove.
In a fierce blizzard a fire at the corner of Fifth and McEwan streets damaged the Doherty property and others. A. J. Doherty faces about four thousand dollars in losses while J. E. Doherty’s stock and building incur six thousand. Firefighter Clarence Wardell suffered a gash but returned to duty.
William Joslin died Monday night at the home of his son Roy in Grant township after a brief illness. The funeral was held from the home Thursday afternoon with Rev. Milberry officiating and the remains taken to Shepherd for burial. The obituary will appear next week.
The March term of Circuit Court for Clare County opens March 26 at the Harrison courthouse with cases including People v Milkis Violations and People v Milkie Violations Theft and property crimes. various assumpsit and divorce actions. a foreclosure. and an auditor general land sale petition. The page notes continued on page ten.
A message from Ray Hart to the 21st Judicial Circuit expresses gratitude for primary support and pledges efficient economical court conduct if elected. He asks continued confidence and approval from readers.
A resident thanks the Clare city fire department for heroic work at a morning office fire that saved legal papers. The note invites firefighters to And ersons Pool Room for a small token of appreciation and smokes. Signed by Joan F Bowler.
We thank neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our father August Sanden from his children.
Henry Sutton died at his son Thomas A.’s home on Monday March 12 at age 95 years 9 months 12 days. Born in London Ontario in 1827 he moved to Clare county Ontario with his family then to Grant township as a pioneer settler. Survived by seven children including Thomas A Henry and others, twenty seven grandchildren and thirty six great grandchildren. Funeral held at home Wednesday with Rev Milberry officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Out of town mourners included Henry Sutton Mrs Clarence Huntley Mrs Gary Covert Frank Wilson and Frank Sutton.
I H Hampton last week took over the cement barn of the Join O Callahan estate to convert the downstairs into a display and demonstration space for cars and tractors. The upstairs, 44 by 140 feet, will be finished with hardwood floors as a lodge room or dance hall. The back property will be cleared to remove the fire trap and make space for business use.
N F Devendorf of Jackson Welfare man for Consumers Power Co demonstrated a simple life saving method at the Clare County Savings Bank. The device replaces the pulmotor system once used by the company and can revive a person who has stopped breathing for two to thirty five minutes. The demonstration drew interest from Clare Fire Department members and local citizens.
A Roscommon County road building critique is challenged with figures from Lansing showing state trunk line spending far exceeds county contributions. The writer argues state highways benefit the county with tourists and business, while the county bears only about five percent of the cost, refuting claims of neglect or excessive state burden.
The McDonalds and family extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors Ladies Aid Zenobia Chapter O S and others for beautiful floral offerings and comforting words from ministers and neighbors during their bereavement.
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