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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
1
A brief note reports a new airing success for a show titled Be An Success. Details indicate strong audience reception, with reviewers praising performances and production values. The item notes ongoing promotion and future airings.
The community weighs a proposal by A J Doherty to build a library attached to his hotel. The Glare organization and the Good Tazare Club back the plan with rent-free space and temporary furniture storage. Ladies’ committees will oversee selection of furnishings and the building aims to serve all residents as a city library.
Tuesday evening at Doherty Auditorium a Clare event featured Giovanni Campanella and Madam Campanella with Mrs. Moire and Miss Laila Wilson. The program impressed, Mrs McGuire praised for assisting, and Aro Jones spoke on library needs while Leo Oliver provided music. The group began fundraising for a library room, noting a $40 gain and plans to continue via the Ways and Means committee.
At Hobokes paierte New York a service honored 5000 coffins of soldiers returned from Europe. President Harding placed a wreath on Joseph W. Gayton of Svart the first American to die on German soil May 24 1918 in Alsace.
Grand Master Crampton notes Michigan Odd Fellows gain in 1920 with 10744 new members in Rebekah 5237 and Encampment 3420, state total reaching 91060. He cites Washington celebration remarks by President Harding urging fraternity to advance mankind and universal peace.
A notice urges subscribers to verify expiration dates on their papers and report any errors to the office. It explains date codes such as June 21 meaning June 1 and 6-21 indicating June 6 and the year by the last two digits. It warns against errors and mentions turnover to new publishers.
A brief sketch of Mr Gray is followed by news that the Mt Pleasant Times sent a cat to the scene. Mr Gray, a familiar streets figure, was seen in Clare two days before his death. The coal shed at the water works is being torn down and Mrs W E K Tasker visits her parents Mr and Mrs O W Perry.
The article notes Taft faced criticism from his party for selecting Edward D White as Chief Justice. It argues Taft, a lawyer, chose White on legal merit and time proved the choice wise. It adds Taft is likely to be White’s successor and would be worthy in the Supreme Court role.
I sincerely thank the Pythian Sisters the Knights of Pythias and the Maccabees for the beautiful flowers sent in memory of my mother Mrs J H Thompson.
A large county fair kicks off Friday evening at Duncan’s with Grild steering the event. Organizers invite all residents to attend for a festive evening and a good time.
Memorial services at the Methodist church Sunday at 10:30 with Rev Badgley delivering the address. Soldiers from Civil, Spanish American and World Wars to meet at City Hall 9:30 and march to Cherry Grove Cemetery, with a 1:30 City Park gathering led by Marshal James S Bicknell. Program includes City Band, choirs, prayers, and speeches. Central Normal Election of Officers.
Cadillac May 19 delegates from group seven of the State Retail Dry Goods Association concluded advertising is best publicity for dy goods merchants. Twenty five merchants from thirteen counties of northwestern Michigan attended amid optimism despite stock value losses.
The Him Grove Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social in J. C. Tryon’s garage on Thursday evening May 26 to raise funds for church construction. Everyone is invited to enjoy ice cream cones and attend.
A barn on the Harl McReavy farm near Resenuak burned Tuesday of last week. A fine team and other stock were lost in the blaze. The property was insured with Isabella Mutual Farmers.
The 1921 proclamation honors Civil War Spanish-American and World War veterans and urges Michigan residents to observe Memorial Day on May 30th. It calls for half-staff flags until noon, then full staff, and asks for community cooperation to honor living and fallen servicemen.
May events show Kipling life and works discussed by Mrs Jones and Mrs Mack. Readings included If The Recessional and On the Road to Mandalay with music from the opera. Nine new members joined as the club planned an annual meeting with Mrs Mack.
Say Bo! City Park audiences heard the newly organized band perform Friday and Monday nights. Memorial services are set for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the Methodist church, with Decoration Day events to follow at K of P Hall in uniform if possible. The firing squad members include Ralph Stevens and others listed. N. L. Tibbils is Post Commander.
On May 15 Manager Tsarwilliger held an exhibition against Beaverton with Clare winning 12 to 11. Clare shows promise as a fast young team led by Tom Wood who needs slight hair growth. The club conducts daily practice except weekends and invites prospects to try out for positions. The opening league game is set for Decoration Day at home. schedule details to follow.
Auction will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at 305 5th Street the late Mrs S J Abbeys furniture bedding dishes and all household items to be sold Stationed at the W H Elden residence.
The Clare and Isabella Oc Maccabee Association will meet at Shepherd on Thursday June 2 with meeting called to order at 10 o'clock. All Maccabees urged to attend for a good time. Margaret Derby, BR.
Our store will be closed all day Monday Decoration Day. Wmn. H. Bicknell & Co. Game and see the wild man at Duncan's hall Friday evening. Preak Witton troat Midland visited at his home here over Sunday.
Court convened at Harrison with no jury present and all jury cases rescheduled for June 6. Divorce granted to Frank C. Mitchell from Florence E. Mitchell and Letha Z. Osteront from Bertie J. Osteront. Guardian appointment for Edward Mall’s wife approved along with sale of her lands. Disfranchise of Clare Baca Ballet Association granted. Four youths from the east county line arraigned for grand larceny in a barn or garage theft of automobile tires and auto accessories.
Dr Harvey Wiley told the House Judiciary Committee that beer has no medical properties and is only a beverage. He warned that obesity follows excess drinking and cautioned against home brewed beer or liquor, noting a Harvard professor’s arrest for making liquor.
Secretary Marston of the Development Bureau reports inquiries from Detroit and Flint about Budd Lake above hotels and furnished cottages. He notes it is time to mobilize at 1090 Harrison to inform and attract outsiders to build cottages, focusing on fishing and access.
Mr and Mrs Ace Bump plan to stay in Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania for some time. Mrs Winnie Sexton from Vernon Shiawassee County visited due to her mother Mrs Geo Edster’s illness. Mr and Mrs W C Caruwel and family from Saginawapent hosted guests at the Log Cabin with Mr and Mrs Otto Schupp and son Arthur and Mr and Mrs Rimer J Cornwell and daughter Olga.
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