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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

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Circuit Court Monitor Big Week in Clare County

Clare county Circuit Court met in Harrigon amid a heavy docket. Judge Ray Mart oversaw fourteen criminal cases with many pleas of guilty or swift dispositions including liquor law violations and larceny. Several civil matters and divorces were decided or set for next term. Prosecutor Holbrook praised for case preparation and evidence gathering.

Clare County Harrigon Olandar Gpuironting Ray Mart Marcel Cour Stanley Woods Jesse LaGrew People Robert Fitzpatrick Rex Carrier Percy Rome Ionia Reformatory Ora Rawson Jackson Hart Davin C. M. Wisher Orrin ‘Ward Ward Elsie Cookson Otis Leichti Yonia Reformatory Monyp¢é Ionia Iatme Frank Albee Arthur Wilson Elvin L. Rice T. C. Hedman Loren Lake Byron EB Shell Clarence’ Wardell Harry Yubel Gladwin State Bank Sam Hielke Assumpsit Me@lure Company Leo M. Coats Holbrook

Gold Nuggets Found at Quiet Lakefront Property

Roy Wilson found three sizable gold nuggets Sunday afternoon while along the shores of a private lake near Clare. The nuggets are on display at Clare Wardware and Implement. The land is owned by Wilson and Dr. McKnight, who plan prospecting on the property though no rush is expected.

Roy Wilson Clare Clare Wardware and Implement Company Wilson Dr. McKnight Hilie

Fordson Day Demonstrates Tractor Power In Clare Michigan

Fordson Day will be held in Clare Michigan on Saturday March 27 at 1:00 PM. I E Hampton Word dealer and equipment distributors organize the event with a farm equipment exhibit to show Fordson Tractor versatility from plowing to powering pumps and lights. Farmers are invited to learn how power farming expands use of tractors and boosts new Fordson ownership in the region.

Clare Mich Hampton Word Dealer Fordson

M-14 In Excellent Condition This Spring

State Trunk Line M-14 between Clare and Harrison remains in very good condition due to light snow and ice this season. Clare county Road Commission bought road fences last year, aiding safety along the stretch overseen by County Roads Superintendent Samuel Bruce and crew. The road has been passable all winter and is now excellent.

Clare Harrison Clare County Road Commission Samuel Bruce

Struggling Spring Weather Reflects Seasonal Tensions

Clarence F. Sanford muses on lingering winter and the paradox of spring. He suggests cold spells kill pests and bolster health and crops, while praising nature as a steadfast friend whose plan favors longer term benefits over short term discomforts.

Auctions Listed For Herrick and Elm Grove Farms

Arthur Badgley schedules an all day sale at his Herrick farm on Wednesday March 31. Donald Robison plans a public sale at his Elm Grove area farm on Friday April 2. See List.

Arthur Badgley Herrick Elm Grove Donald Robison

Dance at Lake George Town Hall Saturday

A dance will be given at the Lake George town hall Saturday evening April 3rd. Everybody welcome for good music and a good time. Committee

Lake George Town Hall

Local Trucker Offers Wide Range of Hauling Services

A note from Johnsen lists long and short distance trucking options at reasonable prices. Services include plowing gardens and hauling miscellaneous items. Contact phone 136 for details.

She Johnsen

Jeremiah Andrews Dies at 78 on Family Farm

Jeremiah Andrews passed away at his Garfield township home near Lake on March 17 at age 78 years 1 month 18 days from neuralgia of the stomach. He was born January 29, 1848 in Wayne County and married Alvira Sturt in 1868. they had twelve children, Edith surviving to 25. The funeral was led by Rev. B. T. Smith and he was buried in Upton Cemetery, Mt. Morris.

Andrews Lake Jeremiah Andrews Mr. Andrews Wayne County Genesee County Almira Sturt Mt. Morris Edith Garfield Township B. T. Smith Clare Friz Upton Cemetery

Clare School Notes: Juniors Begin Play The Intimate Strangers

Clare school reports the junior class casting for The Intimate Strangers with Octavia Anderson Irene DesOrmeau Lucille Glass Altha Kidder Clare O Connor Fred Phillips Mark Bicknell and Rollin Shull as parts Bernice McKinnon and Vera Kratz serve as business managers.

Octavia Anderson Irene DesOrmeau Lucille Glass Altha Kidder Clare O'Connor Fred Phillips Mark Bicknell Rollin Shull Bernice McKinnon Vera Kratz

County Road Commissioners to Increase Maintenance Spending

The County Road Commissioners plan to spend 6000 this year on road maintenance, 2000 more than last year. Funds will be divided among districts by traffic volume on the roads.

Supervisors Meet at Harrison Next Monday

The Board of Supervisors will meet at Harrison on Monday April 12 with Geutity Clerk leading the session.

Board of Supervisors Harrison Geutity Clerk

Seed Corn Shortage Warned For Michigan Farmers

Michigan State College crop specialists warn farmers to test seed corn carefully and conserve stocks due to reduced germinating power from wet weather and early freezes. Prof. J. B. Cox compares conditions to the 1917 disaster, with bulletin 289 offering full guidance.

Michigan Michigan State College Farm Crops Department M. 8. OC J. B. Cox College Crops Department Michigan Experiment Station R. S. Shaw Hast Lansing

Streams Open to Fishermen Across multiple Tobacco River tributaries

Lists streams open for trout suckers pike and bass from May 1 to September 1 as announced by deputy state game warden C H Pettit. Includes Mainstream of Tobacco from Loon lake down South branch from Far well mill pond down Middle branch from M 14 down North branch from Hatton township down Newton creek Brennan creek Five Lakes creek all streams emptying into Muskegon River Cedar rivers open and posting of open streams advised.

C. BH. Pettit Loon Lake Farwell Mill Pond Hatton Township Newton Creek Brennan Creek Five Lakes Creek Muskegon River Cedar Rivers

Alfalfa Series To Be Published By The Sentinel

Beginning next week The Sentinel will publish a series on alfalfa sourced from Michigan State College. The Clare Chamber of Commerce arranged the material to aid local farmers from seed procurement to harvesting and curing, soil preparation, and related steps.

Michigan State College Clare Chamber of Commerce Sentinel Chamber of Commerce

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Donald

We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and death of our son Donald. Gratitude for flowers, rides, and Rev. Smith's comforting words from Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Scott.

Donald Rev Smith

Neighbors thanked for help after March 17 house fire

Mr and Mrs Mason Smith express gratitude to neighbors friends and the Clare Fire Department for valuable assistance and quick response following their home fire on March 17.

Clare Fire Department Mason Smith

Gardening Work and Market Orders at Feighner Market

The note mentions Clare offering garden plowing and disposal of ashes and rubbish. It references orders at the Feighner and Ramey market and directs to Yeonner. The fragment hints at a local exchange of labor and market activity with named places and persons.

Clare Feighner Ramey Yeonner

Clare County Tourism Booms as Summer Visitors Grow

Mayor L H Thompson says east Michigan's tourist trade is vital and expanding. Clare county has tapped recreation appeals since 1926, boosting lake shore values from near zero to twenty dollars per front foot and drawing tourists from several states. The industry promises higher county valuations and tax gains for communities in the region.

East North Michigan L. H. Thompson East Michigan Thompson Clare County Clare County Lake Shore

Easter in the Rosebush Churches planned revival series

Joint Lenten class by Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist churches concludes with a series of pre Easter services. Rev Anderson preaches on farming the kingdom Let Him that Stole Steel Getting Married. Rev Whitney leads music with a volunteer choir. Easter Sunday services vary by church and a pageant The Center Church presents A Mirror for Souls at Rosebush Methodist church The pastors invite seekers to join church membership on Easter Sunday.

Baptist Presbyterian Methodist Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Anderson Whitney Center Rosebush Methodist Church Christ

Thanks for support after bereavement

The family expresses gratitude to friends for help and sympathy during recent bereavement. Special thanks go to Rev. Smith for his message, those who sent floral offerings, and to A. N. Friz and others who assisted. Names listed include Mrs. Elmira Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Andrews, Mrs. Nora McMullan, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. West, John Andrews, Miss Cora Andrews, and Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Gidding.

Rev. Smith A. N. Friz Elmira Andrews Ervin Andrews Nora McMullan A. L. West John Andrews Cora Andrews A. V. Gidding

Editor explains Wahi controversy correction

J. H. Seley notes a misprint in last week’s article stating not go should have read would not go, clarifying the meaning of a charge to Petition about payment terms. The correction aims to set the record straight on the disputed figures of fifty to sixty dollars.

Sentinel J. H. Seley

Fleming Shoe Co Shows New Spring Styles in Women’s Footwear

Fleming Shoe Co unveiled a fresh spring footwear line for women highlighting updated styles and new arrivals. The display emphasizes comfort and fashion with versatile options for daily wear and special occasions.

Fleming Shoe Co

Earliest Pioneer of County Dies in Farwell

Orletta Agusta Wilkins born Syracuse New York July 15 1846 died March 18 1926 at her Farwell home aged 80 years 8 months and 3 days She was an early Clare county settler graduate of Cazenovia Seminary member of M H church Ladies Aid and Ladies Library Association Survived by sister Lucy F Wilkins and brothers A H Wilkins and Geo F Wilkins Funeral conducted by Rev M F Nash music by Mrs Gerald E Lamb and James Stanley remains sent to Syracuse for interment beside her parents.

Orletta Agusta Wilkins Leonard Wilking Whizabeth Carhart Wilkins Syracuse N. Y Farwell Cazenovia Seminary Clare County M. H. Church Cazenovia Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Library Association Lucy F. Wilkins Near Farwell A. H. Wilkins Dallas Texas Geo. F Wilkins M. F. Nash Gerald E. Lamb James Stanley

Clare Study Club Discusses Queen Mary and England

The Glaze Study Club met at Mrs. Horton's home to study England with Mrs. Mack presenting on Queen Mary wife of George V. Members praised the Queen's practicality and dress sense while Mrs. Mercer highlighted English statesmen. A public meeting on conservation is set for April 6 in the school auditorium.

Glaze Horton England Mack Queen Mary George V Mercer Vv. A.M

Mother and Daughter Banquet Planned for Church

The Congregational church hosts a Mother and Daughter banquet in its dining room on Thursday evening April 8. Men will serve, Guild ladies sell tickets, and the program will be announced in next week's Sentinel. Tickets limited to regular church members or communicants due to space.

Congrestional Church Sentinel

Mabel Mulder Withdrawn From April 5 Ballot

Last week's notice named Mrs. Mabel Mulder to lead the Republican ticket for mayor, but she has withdrawn and her name will not appear on the ballot. Voters will also decide on daylight saving, whether to advance clocks from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October each year.

Meribah McClung Asia Catherine Dawson Perry Tom Sawyer Eunice Bicknell Mabel Mulder

Princess Theatre Week Slate Uses All Star Cast

The Princess Theatre presents Sally Irene and Mary with an all star cast for March 27 to April 2. The Lady Who Lied features Lewis Stone and Virginia Valli. Cobra with Rudolph Valentino plays Tuesday and Wednesday. The Street of Forgotten Men stars Percy Marmont on Thursday and Friday. Serial The Riddle Rider and The Vanishing American matinee at 3:30 Tuesday 20c 10e.

Sally Irene Mary Sun,Moy Lewis Stone Virginia Valli Cobra Rudolph Valentino Percy Marmont

Permits to Burn Issued by Conservation Officer

State game warden H Pettit notes landowners must obtain burning permits from the Conservation officer. The office will mail permits to township supervisors in May, after which permits may be secured from either the Conservation officer or the supervisor. Any state game warden is a conservation officer by authority.

CO. H. Pettit

Style Shoppe Ady Offers Bargains on Ladies Dresses Coats

The Style Shoppe at Ady features bargains on ladies dresses and coats plus seasonal selections. Shoppers can browse fashion items priced to suit budget conscious customers in a local storefront.

Clare Girls Basketball Season Ends With Narrow Losses

Clare suffered four defeats in the season across tournaments at Mt Pleasant Alma and St James. Results included a 31 8 loss to Durand, a 25 11 win over Edmore, a 16 15 final loss to St James, and a 13 6 lead earlier in the St James game. Perehhnik White and Parker earned all tournament team honors.

Clare Durand Mt. Pleasant C. Banner Alma Edmore St. James Athletic Association Perehhnik White Parker The Normal

Birth and death of Donald Leroy Scott in Clare County

Donald Leroy Scott was born January 31 1925 in Sheridan township Clare county and died March 18 1926 at his grandparents home in Saginaw at age 13 months. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs Wesler Scott one brother Levi and grandparents. Funeral was Sunday at 1 PM at the Clare Methodist church with Rev E T Smith officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.

Donald Leroy Scotts Sheridan Township Clare County Saginaw Wesler Scott Levi Clare E. T. Smith Cherry Grove

Alwood Carey and Miss Beulah Alwood Wed in Clare

LaDoit A Carey of Clare and Beulah Alwood of Arthur township united in marriage at the Clare Methodist parsonage. Rev H T Smith performed the ring ceremony assisted by witnesses Kenneth Eberhart and Myrtle Rodabaugh. Friends extend best wishes for a long prosperous life.

LaDoit A. Carey Clare Beulah Alwood Arthur Township H. T. Smith Kenneth Eberhart Myrtle Rodabaugh

Bijou Lunch Opens Under A L Rogers Patrician Plan

A. L. Rogers announces purchase of the lunch room and cigar stand of S. H. Barber in Glare. He promises service at all times and asks for patronage, naming the place Bijou Lunch with the slogan Meet me at the Bijou.

S. H. Barber Glare A. L. Rogers

Elector Letter From Faye Stephenson Appeals for April 5 Vote

Faye Stephenson thanks supporters for the Democratic ticket domination in Clare and asks voters to back her on Monday April 5, pledging faithful office attention.

Treacher Faye Stephenson

Red Cross Meeting Set by Clare County Chapter

Directors of the Clare County Chapter of Red Cross and friends are urged to meet at the Hotel Doherty next Monday evening at 7 30. Important business awaits attention. Secretary.

Clare County Red Cross Doherty

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Circuit Court Jackson's I. E. Hampton Clarence F. Sanford Lake George Erving John A. Y. Giddings Wm. McMullen Flint Clare School Patrice Lincoln Elizabeth Jane Gardiner Lois Hales Miss Nelson Claire Maxwell Clara Dawson Wesley Scott Levi Scott Clare Study Club Princess Theatre Donald Leroy Scott Alwood-Carey
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