Aged Herrick Citi Zen Leaves Family a Worthy Heritage
Harriet Dixon aged ninety- two passed away at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday April 6 at her daughter’s home in Herrick. Born Harriet Arnald in London June 17 1827 she came to America at eighteen months, living in Brooklyn Detroit and Maidstone Ontario before settling in Herrick. Her life story recounts a perilous Atlantic voyage and frontier homesteading with her family, including a wolves episode during a winter journey home.
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the Sentinel
Cherry Grove
Harriet
Dixon
Samuel McJames
Herrick
London
England
Harriet Emily Arnald
Henry G. Arnald
Tower
America
George
New York
North Atlantic
Providence
Brooklyn
Detroit
Arnold
Detroit River
Canada
Maidstone Township
Esssex
Sandwich
Essex
North
Arnald
County of
Clare High Falls to Beaverton in Close Baseball Tilt
Clare high school lost at Beaverton 9 to 7 last Friday May 7. The team then defeated Farwell 6 to 4 at home on Tuesday with a tense finish as Clare rallied late. Coleman players visit Clare this afternoon for a fine game, and on Saturday May 15 the Tri County track meet is set here, with local hope for strong support.
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Clare
Beaverton
Farwell
Arwell
Coleman
Clare High Wins Dual Meet With Evart At Fairgrounds
Clare high school track team won nine of twelve events and totaled 69 points against Evart 36 at a Saturday forenoon dual meet held at the fairgrounds. Wally Johnson led with 20 points, followed by Alfred Lawson and Edward White.
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Clare
Evart
Fairgrounds
Vart
Wally Johnson
Alfred Lawson
Srd
Edward White
Smith
Thayer
City Board of Review to Meet in Clare May 17 1926
Clare city Board of Review convenes at City Hall on May 17 1926 at 9 00 a m for four days to review and equalize assessment rolls across wards. City Clerk Alex McKinnon signs the notice dated May 3 1926.
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Board of Review of the
City of
Clare
Alex McKinnon
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kind assistance during our mother’s illness and death. Thanks for the floral offerings and the singers. Special thanks to Rey Bacon for comforting words from John Allen and family.
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Rey. Bacon
Plans Completed for Perry Complimentary Banquet
Committees announce all arrangements for the C. W. Perry Banquet at Hotel Doherty Tuesday evening. Invitations draw many Michigan dignitaries including Supreme Court Justices and state leaders. The program features music, readings, remarks, and songs with addresses from notable judges and officials. Ticket sales are nearing completion.
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C. W. Perry
Doherty
Supreme Court
Michigan
Donald Bicknell
H. S. Peterson
CG. A. Reading
Ann Arbor
H. B. Johnson
Jos. F. Bowler
Jos. Snitzler
Mt. Pleasant
Ray Hart
Song
Norrig Elden
Geo. W. Weadock
Saginaw
Howard Weist
Marjorie Reeder
A. J. Lacy
Detroit
Grant Wellows
The
Kelly Brothers Coming to Clare Next Monday
Kelly Bros Stock Co visits Clare the week of May 17 presenting Stepping On the Gas Pollyanna and Up In Models Room among a strong vaudeville program. The big tent will be set up in the usual location with ladies admitted free Thursday night under standard conditions.
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Kelly Bros. Stock Co
Clare
Kelly
Tim Lester
Michigan
Detroit
Chuck
Mary Pickford
New York
Griffin Arrested on Serious Charge Near Clare Farm
Frank Griffin aged 49 employed by Alex Dora on a Clare area farm was arrested by county authorities on a statutory offense. The alleged victim is his 11 year old daughter. Griffin is jailed in Harrison awaiting the next circuit court term, and the girl is in the county detention home.
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Frank Griffin
Alex Dora
Clare
Griffin
Harrison
Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death of Wm. Ross
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during our father Wm. Ross illness and death. Special thanks to Rev. Johnson for comforting words from Junius Ross Charles A. Ross Giles A. Ross Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson and family
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Wm. Ross
Rev
Johnson
Junius Ross
Charles A. Ross
Giles A. Ross
Fred Thompson
Local Trucker Adds Garden Plowing and Hauling Services
Tam offers long and short distance trucking at reasonable prices. Additional services include garden plowing and hauling ashes. Contact Sid Johnson at phone 128 for arrangements.
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Tam
Sid Johnson
Aged Isabella Pioneer Rebecca Reed Succumbs
Rebecca A. Reed, born August 15 1849 in Shelby Ohio, died May 9 after a lingering illness. She married Adam Hornung in 1869, moved to Vernon Township in 1872, and later to Vernon City in 1912. Survived by sixty four nieces and nephews and her husband. Funeral conducted by Rev EH Smith from the home with interment at Gilmore Cemetery.
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Adam Horning
Rebecca A. Reed
Shelby
Ohio
Auglaze County
Adam Hornung
Vernon Township
Vernon City
United Brothers Church
Isabella County
EH. T. Smith
Gilmore Cemetery
Joseph Jerred Dies at Bay City
The death of Joseph Jerred, a highly respected citizen, occurred at a Bay City hospital after an appendicitis operation. Funeral services were held from his home at 2:30 and the Methodist church at 3:00 with Rev. HB. T. Smith officiating, burial at Cherry Grove. An obituary will appear next week.
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Joseph Jerred
Bay City
HB. T. Smith
Cherry Grove
Clare Library Association Names Committees at May Meeting
The Clare Library Association met at the Library on May 6 at 7:00 p m. New president Mrs Anderson announced committees: Juvenile Books Mrs Mercer Other Books Mrs Horton Finance Mrs Bicknell Catalogue Mrs Mulder Publicity Mrs McGuire Librarian Mrs Lampman. An associate membership with a one dollar fee was approved for those outside the Study Club and Good Literature club.
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Clare Library Association
Anderson
Mercer
Horton
Bicknell
Mulder
McGuire
Lampman
Study Club
Good Literature Club
N. A.M
Epworthians' Closing Meeting May 16
The Epworthians invite all Leaguers to the Methodist church League rooms next Sunday evening at six o'clock. Light refreshments precede a short business meeting followed by a study hour. This is the last meeting of the year and officers will be elected. Come one, come all.
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Methodist Church
Schaaf Seeks Re Election for Clare County Treasurer
Pol Adv. Fred W. Schaaf announces candidacy for re election as Clare County Treasurer promising the same courteous efficient service as in the past. He thanks voters for past favors and asks for support.
Farwell High School Senior Play Promises Fun Evening
Farwell seniors stage Go Slow Mary addressing Are Women People in a Friday May 91 performance at Farwell High School. Grandmother's crank humor keeps audience laughing as flowers and plants line the Fris Undertaking Go. office at 2912.
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Mary
Farwell High School
Fris Undertaking Go
Decoration Day Observed With Mt Pleasant Band In Clare
Decoration Day program planned for Sunday at the city park in Clare. Mt. Pleasant Indian band to provide music and Hon. Dennis B. E. Alward of Lansing to deliver the address. Alward, an early Clare editor and former city schools superintendent, will return to honor a local heritage as the community remembers a beloved relative. A complete program will be published in next week’s Sentinel.
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Walter H. Larman
Mt. Pleasant
Dennis BE. Alward
Lansing
Clare
D. BE. Alward
Alward
State House
Senate
House
Washington
The
Sentinel
Anstett Gould Wedding at Cadillac Home
William Anstett of Grand Rapids married Miss Helen Gould at the Cadillac home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould. Rev. Roth officiated at high noon with a ring ceremony. Guests included Mrs. Seil and Mrs. Irwin, and the couple will reside in Grand Rapids.
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Frank Gould
Cadillac
William
Helen Anstett
Grand Rapids
Roth
Wing
Florence Baker
T. H. Seil
Wm. Irwin
Clare
T.H. Seil
Princess Theatre Week May 15 21 At The Movies
The Princess Theatre advertises May 15 to 21 shows with Stepping Lively Richard Talmadge The Enchanted Hill Winds of Chance Hands Up and more. Star cast includes Anna O Nilson Ben Lyons Viola Dana Victor McLaglin with matinee and adult prices.
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Richard Talmadge
Enchanted Hill
Florence Victor
Peter B. Kyne
Thur
Raymond Griffieth
Rex Beache
Klondike
Yukon
Great North
Pierce Phillips
Anna
Nilson
Ben Lyons
Viola Dana
Victor McLaglin
Moana
Thanking Friends for Kindness after Loss
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy after the beloved wife and aunt’s passing. Appreciation is extended for floral offerings and Rev. Smith’s comforting words. Gratitude is also given to Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Friz and to Adam Horning and family as well as Irvin Horning, Himer Fetters, and Mr. and Mrs. 8. Sperry.
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Rev. Smith
A. N. Friz
Adam Horning
Irvin Horning
Himer Fetters
Sperry
Clare Lady Married at Mt. Pleasant
Miss Florence Green daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Green of Clare and Mr Keil Graham of Ithaca son of Mr and Mrs Charles Graham of Farwell married Sunday at Mt Pleasant Rev Hawkins of the Presbyterian church officiated The bride wore grey and blue canton crepe with pink rose and sweet pea bouquet Attendants were Miss Nettie Green and Alby Bragington They are to live in Ithaca where Graham owns a share of the Family Shoe store and St Louis with the purchase of a shop in that city.
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Mr. Pleasant
Florence
Melvin Green
Keil Graham
Ithaca
Charles Graham
Farwell
Hawkins
Presbyterian Church
Nettie Green
Alby Bragington
Mt. Pleasant
Graham
Clare High
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
Last Rites Paid for Sheridan Pioneer Annie Bailey
Annie Bailey born May 15 1847 Hungerford Ontario died May 5 1926 at 78. She moved to Madoc 4 with her parents married John Allen 1868 had seven children James B Fred Armstrong Marie Jenni Hugh Alice Roe. They lived in Dover then Sheridan. She joined Methodist then Church of God and was a faithful member. Funeral May 7 at Magle church with Rev Bacon. Burial Cherry Grove cemetery beside her mother. Grandchildren great grandchildren and many friends mourn.
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Annie Bailey
Hungerford
Hastings County
Ont
Madoc
John Allen
James B
Fred A
Armstrong
Marie Bunyan
Jennie Bates
Sheridan Township
Hugh
Mt. Rose
Alice Roe
Pontiac
Dover
Sheridan
Methodist Church
Church of God
Magle
Bacon
U. B
Cherry Grove
Hugh Allen
Rose
T. C. Allen
Leone
Flint
Archie Tryon
Donald
Chas. Humphery
Hart Clady
Carson City
Ray Schofield
Herbert
Detroit
Better Homes Exhibit Plans Finalized in Clare
Plans for a Better Homes display at Duncan Hall are complete with demonstrations on May 19. Clare businessmen and the Clare Study Club organize the event, featuring a baby show, afternoon music, and free exhibits. Executive Director James Ford of Better Homes in America emphasizes character, beauty, and community welfare in homes.
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Duncan Hall
Better Homes
Clare
Clare Study Club
Dessert & Brent Lumber Co
Harris & Hirt
Clare County Savings Bank
Phelps’ Cafeteria
Clare Fruit Co
Wm. Lange
Howard W. Jones
Thompson & Wilkinson
The
Clare Sentinel
Lloyd Kirkpatrick
Sternaman Studio
Fred Morgan
N. L. Tibbits
F. Newsom
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co
Clare Hardware & Implement Co
Davys
Thos. C. Holbrooks
W. S. McAllister
J. BE. Doherty
Mertz-Bidwell
Ramey & Feighner
E. A. Anderson
J. I. Tat~man
Citizens State Bank
Vogue Art Shoppe
M.R. Howlett
Bart Barrus
L. W. Jackson
Grill & White
James Ford
Better Homes In
America
J. Horace McFarland
American Civic Association
Pupil Recital by Mrs Bicknell at State Street Home
Mrs Donald Bicknell presented piano students in a recital at her State Street home last Friday afternoon. The program included solos duets and trios performed by Maxine Krell Jean Anderson Mildred Derby Iane Casner Mildred Krell Louise Topps Maxine Jones Byron Gallagher Wilma Hochsteler Dexter Hiden Nelda Callihan Beulah Topps Reva Derby Vernie Holmes and Frances Anderson. A social hour with light refreshments followed.
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Donald Bicknell
State Street
Maxine Krell
Jean Anderson
Mildred Derby
Iane Casner
Mildred Krell
Louise Topps
Maxine Jones
Byron Gallagher
Wilma Hochsteler
Dexter Hiden
Nelda Callihan
Beulah Topps
Reva Derby
Vernie Holmes
Frances Anderson
Have Your Garment Dry Cleaned for Decoration Day
Howard W. Jones advertises dry cleaning steam pressing and repair services for decoration day, offering thorough cleaning and upkeep of garments.
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Howard W. Jones
Adv
May 17 to 22 Clean-Up Days in Clare
City designates a May 17 through May 22 Clean-Up period urging all residents to cooperate. Cans and rubbish hauled away free if left at curb or alley. guns must be boxed. no city-paid removal of ashes.
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Claré
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