Michigan Public Utilities Commission Grants 15 Percent Rate Increase
The Michigan Public Utilities Commission approved a roughly 15 percent rate hike for the Michigan State Telephone Company outside Detroit to cover higher wages and operating costs. The Detroit area was activated first and the permanent rate remains pending after audit and appraisal of company buildings, with temporary rates in effect until final figures are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan State ‘Telephone Company
Public Utilities Commission
State ‘Commission
Michigan
rParea
Dion
Eituctive
Stolen Car Recovered in Owosso After Two Weeks
Tom Woods’ auto stolen from his garage two weeks earlier was found abandoned on Owosso streets after the thief ran out of gasoline. Secretary of State records confirmed ownership. car sustained no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woods
Owosso
Secretary of State
Hcenss
Notice To Contractors in Arthur Township Road Bid
Notice to contractors dated November 22, 1820 invites bids at the Azsthur town hall for a gravel road project in sections 16 and 22 under state class B specs. The township of Arthur will oversee bridge and cover work and supply gravel for the shore road with possible bid rejection rights reserved by the township clerk and commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azsthur
State Highway Dept
Arthur
Asia
L. W. Sanday
Arthur Two
Rosebush Advances to Presidential Post Office Ranking
Rosebuck Isabella Co advances to the presidential class as the Lobdell farm in Presque Isle County reports a 7 BAYE harvest record of 40 sere field. The galery price listed at 1200 dollars, with local figures noting competition from Gieferime ja Onis in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebuck, ‘Isabella Co
geThe Lobdell
Presque Ietes County
Tituois
Iowa
Rail freight scramble under federal control hits Pere Marquette
By October 31 Pere Marquette trains carried only 69.63 percent of its cars on its own lines with 3937 percent misallocations across other roads. The text argues federal control disrupted equipment readiness and maintenance, comparing fleet reliability with foreign railroads.
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Pere Marqueite Railway
Pare Marquette
Death of Daniel S. Lamont Remains in Clare Community
Daniel S. Lamont of Clare died last Thursday after a prolonged illness. Born June 15, 1847 in Pickerin, Ohio, he served as post master at Rose Bush and as ward supervisor in Clare. He was a charter member of the Sir Knight Maccabees and an Odd Fellow. funeral conduct by Rev. Badgley. He leaves his wife Isabella Shedden Lamont, a daughter Mrs. Oise Derby, two granddaughters, and three deceased children.
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Daniel S. Lamont
Tay
Bia
Mr .Gamont
Pickerin, Om
Isabella Shedden
Oat
Tithigan
Hoespebush
Carpenter
Rosebush
Clare
Geo. Lee Place
Lamont
Badgley
Congregational Church
McAllister
Woods
Sir Knight Maccabees
Rosebush Lodge
Mt. Pleasant Lodge
Oise Derby
Veteran Arnold of Jefferson County Dies at 75
Jefferson Co native Arnold died in Ann Arbor on November 4 1920 aged 75 years 9 months 13 days. Civil War veteran enlisted December 15 1863 served in Company F Seventh Infantry then transferred to Company H Twentieth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps captured at Petersburg July 30 1864 discharged August 11 1865 married Martha Rails September 17 1865. Survived by wife seven grandchildren two great grandchildren five children three of whom survive. William H Mrs Alex McNeill Mrs F M Cosgrove and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Co
Arnold
Dorn
Onondaga
Ingham Co
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Wheeling
W. Va
Twentieth Regiment
Veteran Reserve Corps
Martha Rails
Union
William H
City
Alex McNeill
Cudsr Lake
Bryan Remarks on President and League Peace Policy
Wm. J. Bryan criticizes the president for pushing Democrats from dissent and alienating Republicans before 1918 elections. He accuses the president of blocking ratification of the league, blaming him for the nation’s stance. Governor Cox is blamed for avoiding issues and misrepresenting Republicans on the league, while Taft and Hoover are denounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Senate
Harding
Eahen
Cox
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taft
Herbert Hoover
Congresas
Good Literature Club Meets With Mrs Duncan in November
The Good Literature Club met on November 3 with Mrs. Duncan presiding. Members led discussions on Burns the Poet, Life of Burns, Carlyle on Boros, and poems including Cotters Saturday Night. The group adjourned to meet again with Mrs. Norris Elden on November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
Duncan
Burns
Reading
Jones
Barns
Wilson
Eiden
Lampman
Cotters
Shaster
Misa Dewey
Carlyle
Norris Elden
HieH ScHOOL Notes Speak to Marking Shift and Local Events
A school report notes shift to mailed report cards sent to parents amid new marking method affecting perceived performance. It lists pupils, staff, football game at Mt. Pleasant, weekend travels, class updates, new pupils, illnesses, and recent honors.
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Lansing
Buoteone
Jones
Lenheizer
Thornthwaiter. Simmons
Miss Lyon
Miss Cratsenberg
Royal Wilson
Roy Cimmerer
Jobo Hyde
Mt. Pleasant
Starc
Mrs. Collins
Mrs. Brown
Thomas Horton
Mary Lieter
Robert Caple
Florida
Lillian Green
Ralph Alger
Marion Horton
Kathleen Osborne
Reva Derby
Mary Biden
Betty Groves
Laura Thompson
Edwin Peterson
Mrs Mancy E Lower Pioneer of Hancock County obituary
Mrs Mancy E Lower born September 24 1864 in Hancock County Ohio died November 7 1920 at her Clare County Michigan home at age 57. Her first marriage to Rose Thurston in 1881 produced Arthur Perry and Marie Thurston with Arthur predeceasing her. She married Ira Lower on April 1 194. She leaves husband Perry Thurston Detroit Marie Brown Oklahoma and Dorothy Lower at home plus William of Bowling Green Ohio and many relatives. Funeral at Brown Church last Tuesday conducted by Rev Chas Kleinhardt with Rev Frank Bates assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Eden Cookeon
Hancock Co
Ohio
Clare County
Michigans
Rose Thurston
Arthur R. Thurston
Perry A. Thurston
Marie Thurston
Onoe Eon
Arthur R
Ira Lower
Perry Thurston
Oklahoma
Marie Brown
Detroit
Dorothy Lower
William
Bowling Green
Brown Church
Chas. Kleinhardt
Frank Bates
Child narrowly escapes death in Hayes township wagon incident
The son of Mr and Mrs Fred Clark narrowly survives after slipping from a potato wagon in Hayes township. He was pulled from under the rear wheel with head injuries, but doctors say there is still a glimmer of hope for recovery.
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iFrom Harrison
Fred Clark
Hayes Township
Isabella Pomona to Elect New Officers at Mt Vernon Grange
Isabella Pomona and Mt Vernon Grange plan a meeting on Wednesday November 17 to select new officers. A basket dinner is noted with J W Keller as lecturer. An event at Congregational church parish rooms Tuesday November 18 features a banquet for men and a talk by Dr Bradley on Is life worth living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of the Congregational Church
Pilate
Bradley
1St Church
Rites Held For Mrs Elizabeth Searles Pioneer of Clare County
Mrs Elizabeth Searles a longtime Tuscola and Clare County resident died November 3 1920 at her daughter Mrs James O Connor in Clio She was born Elizabeth Ash in Victoria Ontario September 9 1823 married Roswell Brooks in 1852 and after his 1885 death wed Charles Searles Nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren survive along with a daughter and four others including out of town visitors Mrs Harriet Brook Mrs Bruce Stevens and Mrs Peter Carree from Clio and Mrs Owen and son of Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ash
Victoria
Ont
Marriag
Roswell Brooks
Bors
Michigan
Tuscola Ca
Brooks
Baptist Chaurch
Clare Co
Charles Searles
Tuscola Co
James O’connor
Harriet Brook
Bruce Stevens
Peter Carre
Clio
Owen
Pleasant
Congressman elect and friend visit Achard ranch
Congressman elect Roy O. Woodruff and Dr. W. H. Dumand of Bay City are staying at the Achard ranch in Freeman. They are reported to be enjoying the local hospitality and hunting the abundant birds in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy O. Woodruff
W. H. Dumand
Bay City
Freeman
Forest the Herrick Church Bazaar Frid ay
Friday afternoon and evening November 12 features fancy work fish pond ice cream homemade candy and baked geese. Self served supper from 5 30 to 7 00 with something for everybody available at Herrick church town event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Joseph Hoag thanks supporters after election victory
The message expresses gratitude to friends for support on November 2 and vows to merit their confidence through diligent public service. It emphasizes commitment to official duties and sincere appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hoag
Card of Thanks From Lamont and Derby Families
We thank friends for kind acts comforting words and floral offerings during our hour of sorrow Jeabelia Lamont and Mr and Mrs Cise Derby and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeabelia Lamont
Cise Derby
Sudden Death of Mrs Thomas Abbott at Home
Mrs Thomas Abbott died suddenly at her home in the ket ward about 11 o clock yesterday. The death was unexpected though she had not been well. A funeral notice will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Abbott
Ket Ward
Benner Stricken With Paralysis In Oweseo City
Word from Oweseo reports Geo Benner now living there was struck by paralysis on Tuesday. The extent of his condition is not yet informed to the public as of press time.
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Oweseo
Geo. Benner
Thanks for support during sickness and loss
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for help during the illness and passing of our wife and mother. Gratitude also to Rev Bates and Rev Kleinhardt for comforting words. Mr and Mrs E L Brown Ira Lowar Dorothy Lower
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Bates
Kleinhardt
E. L. Brown
Ira Lowar
Dorothy Lower
Obituary Notice for Johnathan A. Habel
Johnathan A. Habel, longtime resident near the northeast city Hmite, died suddenly at his home around noon Sunday. The funeral was held yesterday from the home. An obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnathan A. Habel
Sale of apples and delivery terms in 1920 message
A 1920 note from M d Battersea offers to take apples for sale from now until March 1 1921 at 31.00 per cwt delivered to Clare or Mt Pleasant. He instructs proper storage and advance arrangements for delivery and storage.
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Marcs
Ciare
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
M.D. Battersea
Sheridan resident Enon Barber dies after long illness
After a prolonged illness Enon Barber a longtime southeast Sheridan resident died at his home on Sunday. The funeral was held at the home yesterday and a further notice will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon Barber
Sheridan
Thanking Friends for Sickness and Death Support
A family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kind words and prayers during illness and after the death of their husband father. Special thanks to the Emoyers and all who sent flowers and support to Mrs Martha Arscid and Oblidres.
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Martha Arscid
Fourth quarterly assessment by Wil Headertes
The readable fragments reference a fourth quarterly assessment attributed to Wil Headertes with garbled phrasing and unclear details.
Gladwin County Added to Appropriation List for Bureau Work
Gladwin county is included in the list of counties making an appropriation for bureau work with the supervisor vetting 800 for this purpose. Manley Bros. Clare request all your guidance and action on this matter.
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Gladwin County
Supervisora
Next Congress Sees Woman Rep Alice Robertson Win
The next congress will include Alice M. Robertson of Oklahoma, who defeated her Democratic opponent. Analysts credit wart ads in district papers as a major factor in her victory. The piece notes Robertson’s education and contrasts her with Jeannette Rankin, citing Rankin’s defense of the I W W in Oklahoma as ending her career.
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Jenstte _Rankin
Montana
Alice M. Robertson
Oklahoma
Mies Hkoberteen
Ksaowa
Congress
Misa Rankin
Lake School Report Primary Room October Attendance
October attendance and punctuality figures for Lake School reveal 1 student never tardy or absent in the primary room. New pupil Harrison Lacky enters third grade. the sand table is busy. attendance overall is 89 percent. October kindergarten shows 413 students.
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Bete Starke
Lucille Brooks
Elmer Green
Neal Watkins
Florence Gilman
Martha Andrews
Gilennx
Gladys Gould
Burnice Gould
Manual Scott
Nangber
Art
Naither Tardy Nor Ahgent
Edith Jordan Lowell McDougal
Waller Weds Miss Lob in New Orleans Post Election
Ward Waller who has resided in New Orleans for some time married Miss Brunette Lob on November 4. The note adds a light national comparison and extends cordial congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Waller
New Orleans
Miss Brunette Lob
South
North
Missouri
Secret Service Guard Keeps President Elect Harding Safe
A noted presence of secret service men around Marion signals ongoing precautions for President elect Harding. The public questions the need for constant protection and compares it with royal guards and French leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harding
Treve
Oitos Muurope
France
Lamphere Brothers Buy Clare Garage Move In Next Week
Lamphere who has built an extensive automobile business partners with his brother Fred and acquires the Clare Garage. They plan changes soon and will take possession Monday while continuing business in the Dublin block.
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GC. BH
Lamphere
Fred
Clare
Dubiop
Notice to Ex Soldiers on Victory Loan Aid
Notice to ex soldiers announces assistance at the American Legion rooms Saturday November 18 to help applicants with Victory Loan forms and removal of red tape.
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American Legion Int Rooms
Local Club Notes Share Talks and Support for School
The Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Mater and Mrs. Mulder speaking on teacher parent cooperation. Ten dollars was voted for the kindergarten. Music by Clare school featured Miss Riser at the piano and a chorus of girls with Misa mez McOcratzenburg performing My Laddie. A social library initiative was assigned to the civic committee. Mrs. Bicknell reported on the State Federation meeting in Saginaw. Prof Hollister offered Macbeth at the Methodist church on Nov 16. Meeting adjourned to reconvene in two weeks with Mrs. Fred McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mater
Mulder
Clare School
M. Ocratzenburg
Wm. H. Bicknell
State Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs
Saginaw
Rockwell Seriously Injured In Farm Accident Near Cemetery
C G Rockwell suffered severe shoulder and hip injuries after the road slid while drawing hay with Arthur Sharland near a city cemetery. He was taken to a hospital in Ann Arbor for X rays and remains there unable to walk. recovery will be slow due to advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sharland
Hay
C. G. Rockwell
Claud Rockwell
Annarbor
Death of Albert Rankin in Harrison Age 70
Albert Rankin, brother of Mrs. O. M. Brown, died Saturday morning after illness from pneumonia following his arrival to live with Mrs. Brown. He was 70 and formerly from Portland Oregon. The funeral will be at the Brown home conducted by the Masonic Lodge with burial at Maple Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Brown
Albert Rankin
Portland
Ore
Brown
Masonic Lodge
Maple Grove Cemetery
Red Cross Drive Opens for New Members and Renewals
The Red Cross asks for donations from Nov 11 to Nov 25 to fund new memberships and renewals. Contributions can be paid to Jas S Bicknell, chairman, or Mrs William Lange, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
Jas.s. Bicknell
Mre
Wm. Lange
Family thanks for kindness after mother's death
Friends and neighbors express gratitude for floral offerings and support after the death of our mother Alec. Special thanks go to Rev. J A Allen and Rev. G P Badgley for comforting words and singing. From Mr and Mrs James O'Donnor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec
J. A. Allen
G. P. Badgley
Utheir Weil
Jameo ‘Odennor
Rumenage Sale Notice
Ab Jaskeen building holds a rummage sale on Saturday November 12. Local goods and household items are offered with proceeds likely benefiting a community cause.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Telephone Company
Utilities Body
Goverment Diskiteom
Jefferson UC
Wm. J. Bryan
Poet
Hieh
Mancy E. Lower
Isabella
Pomona
Mt. Vernon
Elizabeth Searles
Woodruff
Achard Ranch
Johnathan A
Habel
Enos Barber
Wats
Manley Bros. Clare
Lake School Report
Ward
Waller
Southland
Lamphere Bros
Clare Study
C. H. Rockwell
Harrison
RED Cross
Rumenage Sale
Ab Jaskeen
Bailding
Saterday
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