Miss Mildred Chaffee Killed in Pontiac Auto Crash
Miss Mildred B Chaffee 28 of 187 Himtreet died after being struck by a car driven by B Tibball Jr of 46 North Johnson Avenue on Orchard Lake near Voorheis and Edwards Place Thursday night around 8 30. A fractured skull and punctured lung caused her death at Pontiac City Hospital several minutes later. An inquest by Coroner O C Farmer was planned for Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred B. Chaftee
Himtreet
Pontiac
BE ZL. Tibball Jr
North Johnson Avenue
Orchard Lake
Voorheis
Edwards Place
Mabel Chaffee
Pontiac City Hospital
L. §. Vobb
O. C. Farmer
Dahlstrom to Speak at Baptist Church Revival
Rev G H Dahlstrom will speak Sunday evening at the Baptist church starting 7:00 with a special trombone led song service. He has spent years in gospel ministry and now promotes natural health through chiropractic study as part of a broader call to harmony of body and Creator. You’re welcome to attend.
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Baptist Church
G. EH. Dahlstrom
Dahlstrom
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our bereavement. Appreciation to Algo for floral offerings and to Rev Lohnes for comfort. From Mr and Mrs Sidney Chaffee and family, and the Chaffee families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algo
Lohnes
Sidney Chaffee
Chaffee
C. H. Chaffee
Notice on running dogs declared public nuisance and shot
City notice states dogs running at large without owners are a public nuisance and will be shot without further notice. Signed L. H. Thompson, Mayor.
Short Course in Land Clearing at Michigan Agricultural College
On April 14 a land clearing short course will be offered at Michigan Agricultural College covering ditching with dynamite and practical methods to remove stumps and boulders. A scholarship funded by L. F. Livingston covers railroad fare and board, with free lab fees, for a selected authorized applicant ordering a car load of Sociator between Jan 1 and April 14. Scholarships may not be offered in the future, making this a rare training opportunity.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Salse
L, FL
Livingston
Legion and Auxiliary to Gather For Monday Meeting
The Legion and Auxiliary plan a joint gathering Monday at eight in the K of P Castle rooms. A speaker of renown will attend, with emphasis on supporting a summer Homecoming and strengthening veteran services. Senator Ferris urges ex service men to join and help the organization grow.
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Auxiliary
K. of P. Castle
Legion
Ferris
American Legion
America
Legion and Auxiliary
Thanking Friends After Loss of Husband and Father
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Special thanks to Mrs and Mrs S A Wilkinson for their support and for the home loan during the funeral hour. Appreciation to those who sent flowers and to Rev H B Johnson for his comforting words. Hutchinson.
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S. A. Wilkinson
H. B. Johnson
Hutchinson
Musical Evening by Good Literatura Club
The Good Literatura club led by Mrs. Margaret McKnight hosts its annual musical at Mrs. Lena Reading’s home on Tuesday evening April 1. The event is billed as the year’s big success and club members are urged to invite friends to attend.
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Good Literatura Club
Margaret McKnight
Lena Reading
Thankful thanks to friends and lodges for support
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindly assisting during our great loss of our daughter and sister Hephaidity members of the Maccabees Retéccaé and Pythian Sister lodges and for floral offerings Rev Milbarry offered comforting words Mrgi Ida Barris and Igna children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbarry
Ida Barris
Gna
Pioneer Frank Gorr Dies After Long Illness
Frank B. Gorr died March 22 1924 at his Vernon township home after a lingering illness. Born December 26 1858 in Raven Germany he moved to Michigan in 1868 with his family and settled on the Mt. Pleasant area homestead later. He married Edith Kidd May 23 1894 and had two children Arleigh and Dorothy. A longtime active local official and school board member he was charitable and well regarded by a wide circle of friends. Burial was in Farwell cemetery after services by Rev C A Lohnes. Attending from a distance included Mrs Ray Dawson Raymond Gorr and Hilda Duncan. Mt Pleasant neighbors and others also listed.
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Mary
Christian Gorr
Raven
Berlin
Germany
Vernon Township
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
Edith M. Kidd
Arleigh
Dorothy
1.*C. C. F. Lodge No. 210
Iarwell
Howard
Vernon
Will
Gilmore
C. A. Lohnes
Clare
Vernon Pioneer Thomas Brown Dies and Funeral Held
Thomas Brown a Vernon township pioneer died Monday after a long illness at his home in Vernon. The funeral was held from his home Wednesday afternoon and he was buried in Farwell cemetery. The obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon, Township
Thomas Brown
Farwell
Birthday Surprise at L Venner Home
Last Monday evening a crowd of about 25 old friends and relatives gathered at the L Venner home to celebrate Mrs. Venner's birthday. The party included guests from Vernon and Marion with games, visiting, and a light lunch, ending with good wishes for many more happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Venner
John. Northon
Mildred Fitspatrick
Paula
Wmily Northon
J. Morden
John Phimsey
Geo. Wilson
Erna
Marion Northon
B. Waddington
Chas. Stone
J. Gleason
M. Ward
Odd Fellows Meeting Call Incomplete Text
Notice to all Odd Fellows to attend Friday evening meeting. Important business to be transacted. Assistance needed to decide a matter of interest to members and the development of Oddfellowship. CG. B. Milberry, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irriday
Oddfellowship
B. Milberry
Sec’y
Thanks for kindness after illness and death
We thank friends and neighbors for the courtesies shown us during the illness and death at Hutchingom at our home Mr. and Mrs. M R Howlett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchingom
Mrs J D McGregor Guest of Friends at Rosebush
Mrs J D McGregor is the guest of friends at Rosebush this week. The note records a social visit and timing during the current period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. McGregor
Rosebush
Frank E Hutchinson Departs This Life
Frank E Hutchinson died March 22 1924 after surgery for appendicitis with pneumonia at the Howlett home. Born November 29 1876 in Mount Forest Ontario he married Charlotta Allen December 25 1899 at Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Survived by wife six children and three sisters with funeral at 3 30 Monday conducted by Rev H B Johnson and burial in Cherry Grove.
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M. ‘R. Howlett
Frank Hutchinson
Frank B. Hutchinson
Mount Forest
Ont
Charlotta Allen
Sault, Ste Marie
Mich
Har
M. R. Howlett
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove
The Christian at Princess Theatre
The Ladies Guild of the Congregational church presents The Christian at the Princess Theatre on April 1 and 2. The motion picture adapts Sir Hall Caine's novel with a cast led by Richard Dix Mae Busch Phyllis Haver and Claude Gillingwater and aims to draw large local audiences in Clare and vicinity.
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Ladies’ Guild of the Congregational Church
Princess Theatre
Sir Hall Caine
United States
Goldwyn
Maurice Tourneur
England
Isle of Mann
London
Trafalgar Square
Angiland
Richard Dix
Mae Busch
Phyllis Haver
Claude Gillingwater
Gareth Hughes
Cyril Chadwick
Mahlom Hamilton
Joseph Dowling
Aileen Pringle
Harry
Extension Lectures Draw Strong Attendance in Clare
The University of Minnesota Extension talk on Health by Dr. James A. Reeder was well received, drawing better attendance than usual for these lectures. Clare honors Dr. Reeder with another year on the platform, and the Study Club thanks him, hoping for more talks to help local youth with health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of M. Extension
James A. Reeder
Reeder
Clare
Clare Study Club
Card of Thanks to Friends and I O O F Lodge
Card of thanks from Mrs. Frank Gorr and family for condolences and aid during illness and death. They express gratitude for the help and sympathy from friends and the I O O F lodge and ask that others remember them in similar need.
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I. O. O. i. Lodge
Uig
Frank Gorr
Arleigi
Dorothy
Clare Chamber of Commerce Hosts Largest Luncheon Yet
Clare Chamber of Commerce held a Tuesday evening luncheon at Phelps Cafeteria with members inviting guests. L. W. Jackson opened the program and a colored comedian entertained. Supt. Gunser spoke on education from Greek origins to modern progress and urged local support for youth. Michigan Bell Telephone Co. then demonstrated usage ethics and rural service plans.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Phelps
Yser
Supt
W. W. Gumser
Clare
Cnes Gina
Gumser
K. of P. Hall
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
Shot Gun Claims Another Victim in Maple Grove
The town mourns David McGoogan of Maple Grove after an accidental shooting in his granary. He died instantly from a shotgun discharge while tending rats and preparing to leave for Farwell. He leaves a wife and two young children. funeral today, life sketch next week.
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David McGoogan
Maple Grove
Farwell
Death of Mrs Katherine Abbott in Hatton Township
Mrs Katherine Abbott dies at home in Hatton township after a long illness. Funeral details were not yet announced as this edition went to press.
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Katherine Abbott
Hatton Township
Correction to false baby rumors in Lansing notice
A reader correction states no baby has been born and denies a prior news item in Lansing. The note asks the writer, identified as Mrs. Bi Smith, to acknowledge the mistake and rectify the record.
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Lansing
Bi Smith
Gratefully Acknowledge Kindness at Father Charles Bogue's Funeral
The family of Charles Bogue thanks friends for kindness shown during funeral services. Special thanks go to Rev Johnson for comforting words. The children express deep appreciation for support and sympathy.
Princess Theatre Show at The Christian April 1 2
A brief note lists the Princess Theatre engagement at The Christian on April 1 and 2 with show times and venue details.
Ministerial Association Meets at Dover
The North Michigan Conference United Brethren in Christ holds meetings at the Dover church on Clare Mission from March 31 to April 3. The program includes daily devotions, theology, biblical studies, addresses, and special services with leaders such as E. C. Clapp Lee H. M. Roush A. C. Barr HH. C. Roland and others.
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Conference of
United Brethren Church
Ministerial Association of the
North Michigan
E. C. Clapp
If, Nauss
Lee H. M. Roush
A. C. Barr
Auctions Begin Week With Caple Ranch Sale
The week opens with an all day sale at Caple ranch in Sheridan township after Caple opens the road via M20 to Loomis road. The issue lists livestock and farm tools for multiple forthcoming auctions including April 2, 4, 8, 10, and 11 with locations near Herrick s church and springer farm, featuring cows, ewes, and livestock.
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Caple
Sheridan Township
Loomis Road
Robert Waiters
Herricks Church
Lake
Grant McLane
Miller Bros
Springer Farm
Princess Theatre Week Showings Include Three Who Paid
March 29 to April 4 program features Dustin Farnum in Three Who Paid with Sunshine Comedy. Sunny Man Eb Tide offers sea drama with Lila Lee and James Kirkwood. The Christian, a Goldwyn picture with Richard Dix, screens Tuesday Wednesday. Shadows of the North and Haunted Valley also shown with Desmond and Rolland. Coming April 9 Gumpy and April 29 30 Eternal Waste announced.
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Inc
Dustin Farnum
Lila Lee
James Kirkwood
Goldwyn
Richard Dix
Thur-Fii
Wm. Desmond
Ruth Rolland
Theodore Roberts
Gun Club Plans Large Fish Planting In County Streams
The Clare Rod and Gun Club announces plans to plant 120000 brook trout 50000 brown trout and 100000 other species in county streams this week and next as part of ongoing stocking programs. The effort aims to begin a larger project during the coming summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod
Woodruff explains tax reduction bill in Congress
Rep Roy Woodruff outlines tax cuts passed by the House and debated plans from Mellon Garner and Frear. He notes reductions favor both large and small incomes, with a Longworth compromise plan ultimately approved. The measure also tightens nuisance taxes and expands the inheritance tax while adding a gift tax to curb estate evasion.
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House of Representatives
Tenth District
Republican Party
Ancome
Congress
Treasury
Mellon
Longworth
House
Senate
Hor
George .M. Young
Ways and Means
James H. Davison
Michigan
Roy 0. Woodruff
Washington, D C
James E. Davison
Republican National
Bay City
Mich
Davison
Roy v. Woodruff
Andre
Melisa
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AUTO
Sister
Orchard Lake Road
Underwood
Tibbals
Miss Chaffee
Mr. Tibbals
Emery Chaffee
Edwards Road
Voorheis Road
D. C
Age
Sidney Chaffe
Frank Chaffee
Vern Chaffee
Loretta Chaffee
New York City
A.‘ Bloss
James Parker
Crystal
Wm. Shaw
Bruce
Joy Williams
Detroit
Geo. Send
Traverse City
Clifford Parker
P. Perna
Doris Hutchinson
P. P. Chaffee
Harrison
Eldridge
Saginaw
THE
L. H. Thompson
Frank’f. Gorr
Frank E. Hutchinson
Christian
Thea
Surrey Township
Charles Bogue
Jofnson
Dover
HH. C. Roland
E. BE. Gladding
H. N. Bacon
B. L. Blem
A. Teall
C. A. Hull
L. H. Cook
Flood Brothers
Groves
Geo. Hunt
J. D. Allen
Cong
Woodruff
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