State Senate approval clears Wayne seat expansion plan
The Michigan Senate backed redistricting to add seven Wayne County seats amid a heated debate over reapportionment. The house now weighs Culver's bill to give Wayne 25 seats. Also, highway and school fund bills moved forward as committees pressed rapid passage of measures.
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Senate
House
Atwood
Michigan
Wayne County
Charles Herrick
Fenwick
State Administrative Board
Bohn
Oscanaba
Condon
Wood
Woodruff
Wayne
Supreme Court
Yeas
Bahorski
Baxter
Brower
Wmn
L. Case
Gansser
Greene
Herald
Hinkley
Howarth
Martin
Pearson
Penny
Wilcox
Nays
Butter
Bernis L
Case
Cummings
Utilities ’ Commission
Aged Clare Citizen Phoeba Gimmerer Dies in Saginaw
Mrs Phoeba Gimmerer aged 85 dies at her son John Gimmerer's home in Saginaw on Wednesday March 18. She leaves three sons John Levi and Henry and many relatives. Funeral held at Kevi home then M H church with Rev BE Smith, burial in Farwell cemetery.
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John
Saginaw
Phoéba
Cimmerer
Levi
Clare
Henry
Lansing
Local election notes omit names of candidates in wards
The report notes missing names for Constable in the Second ward and details withdrawals in the Third ward. Joseph Verette remains on both tickets for Constable in the Third ward but has withdrawn from the Republican line. A. L. Rogers withdrawal as Alderman candidate in the Third ward was not announced in time due to late information.
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Joseph Verette
Constable
Third Ward
A. L. Rogers
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
Words express our heart felt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our husband and father. Grateful for flowers and autos. Special thanks to American Legion Grand Army I Q O O F Mr Mrs Elden Mr Mrs Friz Rev Younglove and Rev Johnson for comforting words. Frances Bone and family.
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American Legion Grand Army
Elden
Friz
Younglove
Johnson
Home Talent Play Set for April 1 at Church
The Dover home talent play will be staged Wednesday evening April 1 at the church. Admission is free but a liberal free will offering is asked. Proceeds fund the church’s new organ project. Come and enjoy a hearty laugh.
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Dover News
Withdrawal of Democratic Candidate for Third Ward Supervisor
Daniel Grouge announces to Third Ward voters that he has withdrawn his name as Democratic candidate for Supervisor. He states he was not present at the caucus and was placed on the ticket without his consent.
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Third Ward
Daniel Grouge
Eye Specialist to Visit Hotel Doherty in March
Dr Joseph H Silver the eyesight specialist will visit Hotel Doherty on March 28 29 and 30. He is highly recommended for eye trouble and glasses and guarantees all his work. See his ad for details.
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Jos. H. Silver
Hotel Doherty
Firemen Celebrate Alfred Doherty Birthday Prank
City Fire Department members gathered at the fire hall after a fake special meeting card. They found Alfred Doherty at his home enjoying supper with his parents and were entertained by local musicians. Assistant Chief Wellman presented a gold pen to mark the 22nd birthday.
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City Fire Department
Wellman
Alfréd Dolerty
J. B. Doherty
Alfred
Littlefields Plan Return Home From California Visit
In Santa Monica on March 16 1925 Mr and Mrs J L Littlefield recount enjoying the Pacific coast and Los Angeles suburbs. They note Michigan quakes joke with California readers and say they expect to return to Farwell next month for the Michigan Society picnic on March 21 in Sycamore Grove near Whitings woods. They greet their dear ones.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
L. A
Pacific Electric
Michigan
California
Farwell
Mr. L
Michigan Society
Whitings Woods
Five Oaks
Glendale
Sycamore Grove
Mrs
J. L. Littlefield
Clare and Mt. Pleasant Boy Scouts to duel Friday
The Clare Boy Scouts meet Mt. Pleasant Boy Scouts in basketball Friday at the H gym. Clare fields the Giants and the Midgets against Mt. Pleasant's two strong teams. Proceeds go to Clare Scout organization.
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Clare Boy Scouts
Mt. Pleasant
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Our Mother's Death
We express deepest gratitude to neighbors and friends for acts of sympathy during the illness and passing of our beloved mother Mrs Phoeba Cimmerer. Thanks for floral tributes singers and Rev Smith words of comfort from The Children.
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Phoeba Cimmerer
Smith
Store to Open Wednesday Evenings Starting April First
Notice states the store will be open Wednesday evenings beginning April 1. A premium will be given at 7 30 p m each Wednesday. Patrons are asked to bring their cream and ergs. Signed Geo. RB Goodenough.
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Geo
Goodenough
Dance event at Fairview hall presented Friday night
A local notice invites people to I, 0. C. B. hall Fairview for a dance with music and good time this Friday April 3rd. Committee 221B.
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C. B. Hall
Fairweill
Revival Meetings Progressing Nicely at M. B. Church
Revival services continue at the M. B. church through Easter Sunday with nightly meetings except Saturdays. Rev. BE. T. Smith leads, urging salvation through faith and repentance. The theme tonight is Joy Unspoken as Clare residents are urged to live by God’s commandments.
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M. B
Epworth League Room
BE. T. Smith
Jesus Christ
Robert Ingersol
Clare
Tornado Windstorm Insurance Appeal by Clare Realty Co
Insurance advisors urge windstorm coverage after last week’s storms swept five states causing heavy property losses. They warn no area is immune and promote policies from a Good Company to ease future distress. Call or we will visit. Clare Realty Co. Inc. A. H. Achard, President.
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Clare Realty Co., Inc
A. H. Achard
Pres
Donor List Grows for Rural Fire Truck Fund
The city fire department reports new donations since the last list, increasing support for a rural fire truck. Contributors include residents and local groups, with amounts totaling a substantial sum toward the purchase.
Voter notice from House withdraws candidacy for supervisor
A voter notice states that House is not a candidate for the supervisor position on the Republican ticket and that they were not present at the caucus when nominated, though their name will still appear on the ballot. The message thanks supporters for past favors.
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First Ward
Traveler letter from Palestine recounts Haifi to Nazareth tour
Miss Jane Cornwell writes from the Cunard liner Laconia describing a Palestinian voyage through Haifi Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. She details Arab boat crews Bedouins camels and markets, Mt Carmel and Elisha’s cave, flowers and landscapes, then visits Nazareth Cana and Jerusalem with reflections on poverty and change and hopes for readers to visit before it's altered.
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W. C. Cornwell
Jane
Holy Land
Clare
Cunard
Phaeton
Bedoins
Mt. Carmél
Elisha
Solomon
Francis Bone De Parts This Life
Francis Bone died at age 80 on Sunday morning March 22 after an eight week illness from a severe fall. Born in Antrim county Ireland April 10 1843 he emigrated to New York and Michigan, served in the 27th Michigan Infantry, married Minervia Powell in 1875 at Grand Rapids, and settled in Isabella then Clare. Survived by wife six children twenty grandchildren two great grandchildren and relatives. Funeral at home Tuesday with Rev H B Johnson officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Frances Bone
Clare
Antrim County
Ireland
Geneva
New York
Wayne County
Michigan
Michigan Infantry
Washington, D.C
Minervia Powell
Grand Rapids
Mr. Bone
Isabella County
Pat
Emerson
John
Varryton
Mary Valentine
Ewart
Louise Pringle
Saginaw
Maude Holmes
Grand Army of the Republic
Bevart
Silver Link Lodge No. 391
Brenton
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Grover and Kruska. Flint Wedding Held Saturday
Leland Grover son of Mr and Mrs Henry Grover of this city wed Alma Kruska daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kruska of Saginaw. The ceremony took place in Flint on Saturday March 21 at 6 00 pm with attendants Miss Hila Hruska and Charles Allen. After the ceremony the party traveled to Saginaw for a wedding supper at the bride’s home. They will reside in Flint.
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Leland Grover
Henry Grover
Alma Kruska
John Kruska
Saginaw
Hila Hruska
Chas. Allen
Flint
Princess Theatre Week at a Glance
The Princess Theatre lists March 28 to April 8 program with Wolf Moon Through the Dark Sporting Youth Pills and Thrills Bandit and Heart. Upcoming shows include Alaskan Trios Meighan He Who Gets Slapped and a new serial Galloping Hoofs Watch for the Great Divide and more.
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Wolf Moon
White Northland
Sun-Man
Coleen Moore
Reginald Denny
Thanks to Firemen and Helpers After House Fire
Expressing sincere gratitude to the firemen and all who kindly assisted Monday morning when our house burned. William Leis and family thank the responders and neighbors for their help and support.
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Leis Atd
Circuit Court Short Term Dispositions in March Session
Judge Hart’s March term disposes of liquor law cases with dismissals and guilty pleas. penalties include fines and jail time. Notable rulings cover Oliver Gogsine, Paul Truss, Herbert Bale, Frank McCarey, George Graine, and Arthur Pitton. Divorce actions include Ella Hitchcock, Minnie Douglas, and Jackson Emerson cases with alimony and property settlement confirmations.
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Hart
Circuit
Harrison
The
People
Paul Truss
Oliver Gogsine
Cage
Herbert Bale
Frank McCarey
George Graine
George Scott
Arthur Pitton
Ella
Hitchcock
Ira Hitchcock
Minnie Douglas
Morton Douglas
Jackson Emerson
Ella Likes Emerson
Parks Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Saturday, March 14 marked fifty years of marriage as fourteen family members gathered at the Parks home in Clare. Mr and Mrs Parks have lived in Clare county throughout their marriage and twenty seven years in the city, witnessing Clare’s growth from pioneer days to a thriving community.
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Mrs. Parks
Clare County
Clare
Friday Morning Musicale Reviews Mac Dowell and Opera Plans
The Friday meeting at Mrs. Donald Bicknell’s home on March 13 featured a Mac Dowell biography by Mrs. Norville Tibbits and reports on lecture recitals by Mrs. Mac Dowell heard by Laila Wilson and Mrs. Bicknell. A. E. Mulder announced the American Institute of Operatic Art to be located at Stony Point NY for grand opera training. performances included piano solos by Mrs. Arthur Kane and Laila Wilson, vocal and piano pieces by several performers, and a program ranging from To a Wild Rose to Czardas.
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Hdward Mac Dowell
Donald Bicknell
Norville Tibbits
Laila Wilson
A. EB
Mulder
American Institute of Operatic Art
Stony Point
New York
Bluette
Arthur Kane
Miyes
W.S. McAllister
Mary Helen
Doherty
Robin
Fred McGuire
Czardas
Rally of Clare Women at Library Discusses Civic Questions
Women from Clare invite the public to the Library on Tuesday March 8 at 2 30 p m for a League of Women Voters rally. Mrs Woods of Mr Pleasant will speak along with others and a question box will collect audience queries. Hosted by Clare Study Club.
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League of Women Voters
Clare Women
Woods
Mr. Pleasant
Clare
Auction Sale Note by Bruce Pelch in Farwell
Tomorrow a sale will be conducted by Bruce Pelch of furniture at his home in Farwell. George Davison auctioneer.
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Bruce ‘Pelch
Farwell
Pavison
Dover sale notice and subscription plea appears
Fragmentary notice lists a sale near Dover for a date in March with an admission that the page also features a subscription prompt offering seven dollars fifty cents per year. The text includes stray phrases about Groves and borrowing a neighbor's pad or paper.
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Bs F. Ginn
Dover
Groves
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