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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
Governor Sleeper calls May ninth a national Mothers Day urging worship service participation and wearing red for living mothers and white for deceased ones. He asks families to visit or send cheer, and to display the U S flag at home to honor American motherhood.
Notice to contractors. Lincoln township board will meet May 15 1920 at 1 30 pm at Lake George Town Hall to let contracts for building three fourths mile of State Reward road. Road to be Class 6B under State Highway Department supervision and completed by Sept 15 1920. Bonds required. Board may reject all bids.
Director E H Ryder outlines a six week summer school from June 21 to July 30 at Michigan Agricultural College. Courses target rural teachers physical training for city instructors over 10000 population and applied sciences with special conferences in varied fields.
On Thursday May 13 the Tri County convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Methodist church in this city. An interesting session with expected good attendance is anticipated.
A statement asserts that one spouse and the other divided property a year ago and that the signer bears no responsibility for debts contracted by the other or in the future. The message references "Shen" and "Lynch" as points of contact or parties involved.
Verna H. Church of the Michigan co operative crop reporting bureau warns the United States produces only slightly more food than it consumes and soon must import food. She cites farm labor migration to cities and aging workers as key factors, arguing a wage drop or demand for manufactured goods could force men back to farms to resume production.
This column invites readers to send questions on business farming sewing cooking and related topics or to phone in person. Readers may also submit subjects and let the column ask questions to develop a complete piece for them.
Mrs. Frank Cosgrove advises readers to increase happiness and longevity by forgetting neighbours faults and personal quarrels. She urges ignoring yesterday's disagreeables and starting fresh with memories of good points and lovely acts to cultivate a kinder outlook.
The regular Eighth Grade examination will take place Thursday and Friday May 13 and 14 1920 at the High School Clare Court House Harrison School House Lake Station School House Farwell School House and Temple. Students who completed Seventh Grade may write on Physiology and Geography and those with 75 percent or more may have the credit carried over. Exams start at 8 o clock sharp. Bring legal cap paper and writing supplies. Geo E Bernette Commissioner.
Bargains listed include silk thread 18c, colored cotton thread 7c, 36 inch percale yard 3c, mens dress hose 19c, ladies lisle hose 4@90c, bunagalo aprons 1.69, georgette waists 2.89, blue overalls 2.25, gingham dresses 3.69, work shirts 1.68, ladies fancy shoes up to 7.50, six mens dress shirts three cents off, Colgate powder 18c, girls dresses 0.98.
Dr J Leahy the optometrist returns for two day visit at the Cal tine Home. Patients to schedule eye exams and fittings during the May 11 to May 12 window.
Floyd Ferguson of Mt. Pleasant who spoke at the Inet parent teacher meeting will repeat that lecture and give a second talk at the next meeting on Monday May 10 in the High School Assembly room. The session starts promptly and all interested in schools are urged to attend.
The body of pioneer resident Ranson B. Gay was brought from Fraverae City for burial. Born in New York 78 years ago, he lived in the county's north, then West Grant. He married Mary Stillwell in 1868 and is survived by six children: Richard, Merton, Mrs. G A McCulfer, Mrs. L A Brown, Robert, and Raby. Funeral services were at the Free Methodist church with burial at Harrison, one daughter already buried there.
Prof J F Cox head of Michigan Agricultural College farm crops dept reports Japanese bean acreage not expanding due to tariff fears. Red Kidney beans in strong demand and could see larger plantings on better soils. White beans praised for quality and competitive, with better growers urged to boost yields and cut costs through early seed bed prep and proper fertilization.
An ad lists lace edges and embroidery supplies in stock with wholesale and retail options. It promotes thread silk cotton cheap prices, shelf and crepe paper, auto scarfs and vella at 40c 50c 75c and 21.00, plus a large line of wallpaper up to date and unbeatable. Call 106 W 6th St near Dr Clate's office phone I180 C and N Whitlock.
Adam White reports a false contagion claim against his herd. On April 20, 1920, Dr. Ghas Stirling of Clare and Dr. F E Myers of Gladwin examined the cattle and declared them free from the disease. He lists Gladwin County, Beaverton, and Jackson's Market product details.
A Michigan Agricultural College extension specialist warns that high food prices are tied to labor shortages. He notes 25,000 fewer farm workers in New York and a 10 percent drop in Ohio, predicting reduced production and possible potato shortages if boycotts persist. He argues wages alone won’t solve the high cost of living and urges careful handling of potatoes to avoid harming producers.
The Lady Maccabees held city keys yesterday hosting a bi county gathering with visitors from St Louis Sabnford and Fenwick among others. Delegates from nearly all subordinate lodges attended a dinner and program featuring an address by the Deputy Great Commander from St Louis and brief talks from others.
William Wealey Jordan born January 8 1864 Adama County Indiana died May 3 1920 after a one week illness. He married Alice North October 4 1891 and they had a child who with its mother died in 1894. He later married Cleota Lineberry January 8 1898 and five children Clarence Edith Glee Raby Forest survive with wife and five children. A Friends Church convert and devout believer he leaves a Lima Ohio brother and a funeral led by Rev Davie with burial at Cherry Grove.
The GQ. A. BR. members will assemble at City Hall on Saturday May 15 to plan Memorial and Decoration exercises. The Spanish American soldiers and American Legion are invited to attend. A notice from Saginaw reports the birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. George Merton on April 30. Mrs. Merton was formerly Miss Mervell McGivern.
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Canfield’s home Monday evening to bid farewell to Mrs. Martha McKinnon who is moving to Deland where her son Kyle works. Light refreshments followed and a cut glass dish was presented as a keepsake of the occasion.
In Clare County Chancery Court at Harrison on April 24 1920 Judge Ray Hart orders Eugene Carpenter nonresident defendant to appear and answer the bill within three months and publication of the order in Clare Sentinel for six weeks. George W Barrus solicitor notes 712 Majestic Bldg Detroit. A true copy Seymour Andrus County Clerk.
The Michigan American Legion executive committee endorses the Salvation Army for home service and humanitarian work in peace. It urges Legion members statewide to support and aid the Army and to promote its efforts to help the suffering and needy, citing its wartime service and broader Americanism goals.
The advert lists purchases of Thos. Maltby property and Grant McLane stock of general merchandise at Lake, plus cream for Swift and Co. and real estate dealings. It notes temporary stockouts and willingness to take orders, mentions wholesale sugar prices 276 with brown sugar at 20 and granulated at 25, and invites cash customers to gain advantages from prompt payment.
A parolee from Joliet Prison scaled the walls and reentered the facility. He cites the high cost of living as a reason for not attempting to escape and remains confined.
William H Kennedy announces his bid for state representative from the Clare district, covering Clare Gladwin and Roscommon counties. He cites years as Township Clerk, Supervisor, County Chairman of the Red Cross, county Agricultural Agent, and War Preparedness Board oversight, noting farm work limits campaigning. He asks support from electors who respect the U S Constitution and Michigan laws.
Church notices list Methodist Episcopal with morning and evening services and a Parent's Day event plus Epworth League activities and Sunday school. Church of God hours. Lutheran Hugo Hoebnecke and Hermansdale English services. Catholic Rev J J McAllister 8:30 am mass.
Henry M. Lelang of Detroit enters the governor race as the sixth candidate and likely the best of the lot. Analysts say solid Wayne county backing could tip the outcome in his favor.
Authorities respond to businessmen petition by announcing improved service on the Harrison branch. The train will reach Harrison at 9 00 a m daily except Sunday and connect at Clare with No 4 east. Return connections at Coleman with No 5. After No 6 arrives, the train reaches Clare about 6 10 and Harrison at 7 15 p m.
The record notes that automobile lien fees in 1919 amounted to 3,468,891.85 dollars. Half of the collected fees were returned to counties to fund highway lands with Wayne County contributing over a third. Kent County followed with 165,430.25 dollars. smaller counties show lower sums such as 117.75 dollars.
Wa H Mason sale Friday at Sec 1 Garfield with Dale Degine and Geo Davison as auctioneer. Hammon sells household goods at 112 E 7th Clare Saturday at 2 00 pm with Thos Groves as auctioneer. Marsh selling household goods lawn tools at Farwell next Saturday May 8 with Geo Davison as auctioneer. Furniture priced to move at own price. sale begins 1 30 pm.
The Clare County Road Commissioners invite sealed proposals for five state reward road sections totaling about 4 1/2 miles at Farwell Greenwood Lincoln Grant and Sheridan townships. Bids due May 17 1920 at 4 p.m. A $50 certified check per proposal is required. Plans available at the clerk’s office. The board reserves the right to reject all bids.
The Osceola Co Herald reports Geo F Roxburgh resigns as secretary of the state teacher's pension fund and plans to seek a senate seat in the district. John Schmidt already announced, with J M Perry of Tustin likely joining. Three candidates may emerge from the county and others from nearby counties.
A Farther notice states the den offices in this city will be closed on Friday. Names A E Mulder and J B Ros appear with quantities 35 or 50 lb cin and 250 wb.
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