Clare Pioneer Elizabeth Reed Dies At 105
Elizabeth Lorny-Reed born December 15 1850 near St George Canada lived as a pioneer in Clare Michigan. She married Alexander Lowry in 1867, raised fifteen children, shared hardships of frontier life, later married J W Reed in 1918. Survived by husband thirteen children thirty one grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral held Grave Methodist Church November 7 conducted by Rev E T Smith and Rev Harris.
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Elizabeth Lorny-Reed
West Seventh Street
Eizabeth Wilson
St. George
Canada
Saginaw
Mich
Alexander Lowry
Gladen
Hamestead
Clare
Ackerman Farm
Mt. Pleasant
Lowry
J. W. Reed
Reed
George Goron
Detroit
Drexelavid
Jackson
Thie McLeod
Marion
Grande Foote
Cedar Lake
Frank Wilson
Midland
Barbauld
Armistice Dance Proceeds Benefit County Nurse Fund
Local Red Cross committees thank the K of P judge No. 97 for use of their hall and Mrs. L H Thompson for assistance. The Armistice dance lunch served Wednesday evening was a success and proceeds will be used for the county nurse fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
K. of P
L. H. Thompson
Boy Scouts Get Permanent Meeting Place in Clare
Clare Boy Scouts now have a dedicated meeting space in the J. B. Doherty Building rear suite on the second floor for six months thanks to the Clare Elks and donors. Scout Master Stermansman and boys show progress with Byron Gallagher earning a first class scout badge and Dorgey Mussell receiving a health merit badge. Donors include L. W. and Frank Jackson Tony Achard Floyd Kirkpatrick Dr. W. F. Clure Forest Shumway R. A. Koch Rex Carrier M. B. Gallagher Geo. H. Phelps and Wm. Bowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiks Lodge
Clare
Clare Boy Scouts
J. B. Doherty
Boy Scout Committee
Sternaman
Byron Gallagher
Dorgey Mussell
Clare Elks
L. W
Frank Jackson
Tony Achard
Floyd Kirkpatrick
W. F. Clure
Forest Shumway
R. A. Koch
Rex Carrier
M. B. Gallagher
Geo. H. Phelps
Wm. Bowler
Father Son Banquet Postponed One Week
The Father and Son banquet planned for Monday November 11 is postponed to Monday November 22 in the high school gym. Prof Roy Hamilton of Alma College will speak, T Carl Holbrook will toastmaster, with community singing and orchestra. Tickets are one dollar each admitting a man and a boy. organizers urge ticket purchases at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Library Association
Roy Hamilton
Alma College
T. Carl Holbrook
Fred Thompson
Davys
Anderson’s Drug Store
G. R. Bogan
Alldread
Bashful Mr. Bobbs at Sheridan Baptist Church
Advance Grange No. 1014 members stage the play Bashful Mr. Bobbs at the Sheridan Baptist church on Friday evening November 12. Proceeds fund hall improvements. Cast includes Katherine Henderson Hazel Cotton Fredrick Henderson Carl Bradley Mrs Wiggins Catherine Butters Obadiah Stump Calvin Cotton Frances Whittaker Eveline Cochran Rosalie Otis Irma Fancon Mr Robert V Bobbs Louis Facon Jean Graham Donna Bradley Marston Bobbs Harland Williams Celasta Vanderpool Ona Petty Lulu Carmen Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Grange No. 1014
Mr. Bobbs
Sheridan Baptist Church
Katherine Henderson
Hazel Cotton
Fredrick Henderson
Carl Bradley
Mrs. Wiggins
Catherine Butters
Obadiah Stump
Calvin Cotton
Frances Whittaker
Eve
Good Literature Club Meeting On The Little Theater Movement
The Good Literature Club will convene Tuesday evening November 16 at Mrs Elizabeth Maybees Rosebush home to discuss The Little Theater Movement in America and Eugene O Neill. Attendees include Mrs Mabel Horton Mrs Atta Bellinger Mrs Susie Foell and Mrs Mil dred Fitzpatrick. A luncheon will be served at 7 PM and guests should meet at Hotel Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
Elizabeth Maybee
Rosebush
Little Theater
America
Eugene O'Neill
Mabel Horton
Atta Bellinger
Provincetown Players
Hugue O'Neill
Susie Foell
Mildred Fitzpatrick
Lancheon
Doherty
Robbers Blow Creamery Safe and Miss Cash
A Clare Creamery Company office safe was blown open Friday night with nitro, taking about 500 dollars in cash and company checks. The thieves pried a rear door, moved the safe, knocked off the combination knob, and scattered ledgers and pay stubs. prints on the safe were by gloved hands according to a sheriff’s fingerprint expert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Creamery Company
Crigier
Des Ormeau
Farmer's Independent Produce Company
Library Birthday Week a Success in October
The library association reports a successful Library Birthday Week October eleventh with community support. Donations included Mrs A J Doherty ten dollars. The show, candy and bake sale netted 63.95 and the party 41.50 for total proceeds 119.45. Appreciation is given for theater and hotel use plus Jackson and Woodward window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Association
A. J. Doherty
Jackson and Woodward
John VanConant Dies at 83 in Michigan
John Everhart VanConant died Thursday November 4 at his daughter Mrs. George Dunham’s home in Lapeer at 83 years four months and sixteen days. He married Eva Haynes in 1875 and had five children. Surviving are three daughters, two sons, a brother, nineteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The remains were brought to Clare for a 1 PM Saturday service at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. EH Smith with interment in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everhart VanConant
George Dunham
Lapeer
Eva Haynes
Lfe
A. Dale
Grant
Loomis
Lake
Naturalization Hearings Schedule Ordered in Michigan Circuit
The Twenty-First Judicial Circuit declares new naturalization hearing dates within Clare Isabella and Midland Counties. Clare holds on the first Mondays in June and December. Isabella set for January and June Mondays. Midland to meet on February and September Mondays. Ray Hart, Circuit Judge, Gatobar 4, 1926, October 4, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Isabella County
Midland County
Ray Hart
Gatobar
Funeral of Mrs James Woods Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. James M. Woods were held at Thurston funeral home last Saturday afternoon. Rev Frank Bates officiated. Mrs. Woods born August 17 1844 in Hancock County Ohio spent her girlhood there and married James M. Wood. She lived in Sheridan township for many years and leaves six children Charles C. Woods of Walla Walla Washington John B. Woods of Irvin Washington Jesse L. Woods and Mrs Mary A. Orvis of Battle Creek and Mrs Effie Harvey of Flint plus a daughter Rose who preceded her in death. Two sons Charles and John could not attend. She led a devoted Christian life and was known for endurance and pioneer hardship sharing.
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James M. Woods
J. H. Orvis
Battle Creek
Thurston
Frank Bates
Eagle
Christie -Ann Green
Lute
Hancock County
Ohio
James M. Wood
Sheridan Township
Charles C
Rose
Charles
John
Washington
Clare Study Club Discusses Education and Health Topics
The Clare Study Club held its regular meeting with Mrs. Myra Asline as chair. Education Day featured Superintendent Zinn on child health physical education and athletics. Discussions covered pre sixth grade health, and the role of athletics. Members planned a future talk by Mr. Geo White and noted a high school debate on government ownership of coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Myra Asline
Stephenson
Zinn
Asa Aldrich
Geo. White
Clare
Artibee
Mulder
Michigan High School
University of Michigan
Wilson
125th to Hold First Regimental Reunion
Former doughboys from this section of the state who served with the 125th Infantry are invited to the Regimental Reunion at Gnosso on November 20 and 21. This first reunion since the war aims to relive battles and renew old friendships among veterans who served in France and on the border.
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125Th Infantry
France
Gnosso
125Th
Princess Theatre Schedule Promises Classic West Pictures
November 18 to 19 features Hands Across the Border and Rawson’s Folly with star appearances by Fred Thompson Silverking and Richard Barthelmus. The program highlights include Kiki Norma Talmadge and Smiling Through, plus Mary Pickford in Little Annie Rooney and Tom Mix in Tony Run Tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thompson
Silverking
Sun
Rawson
Richard Barthelmus
Thor—Kiki
Norma Talmadge
Grus Tark
Kiki
Anna Nilson
Mattnea
Mary Pickford
Annie Rooney
Tom Mix
Tony
State Commission Hears Pore Marquette Crossing Case
The Public Utilities Commission took the case under advisement after a Tuesday hearing in Lansing on McEwan Street crossing safety. Pore Marquette Railroad proposed a flash warning system with limited circuit lengths to protect east and west bound trains and to station a crew member for switching movements. Clare officials urged traditional watchman protection citing potential system failure and heavy crossing use with ten daily trains and 1400 daily highway traffic.
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Pore Marquette Railroad
McEwan Street
Commission
Lansing
Charles J. Rist
Saginaw
George W. Trout
Detroit
Peré Marquette, Railroad Company
Clare
A.H. Thompson
Carl Holbrook
HB. Johnson
Railroad Company
McEnap Street
Chicken Supper Draws Men to Colonville Church Event
The Colonville church hosted a well attended chicken supper for Clare business and professional men from the rural community centers. Supt Roger Zinn Hether spoke after, sharing public life stories as attendees praised fellowship and fraternal bonds. Supper was later served at the Rosebush My BE church with Clare men as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville Church
Clare
Colonville
Roger Zinn
Character Party Staged by Ladies Guild in Hast Side
The Hast Side in the Guild contest hosted a character party at Mrs J H Wilson's home Monday evening. Guests dressed as fictional characters or book titles and an art gallery offered a title-guessing game. Prizes went to Mrs F Hochstettler for character names and to Mrs Elden and Mrs Lampman for the art gallery. Lunch raised funds for the division.
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Guild
J. H. Wilson
F. Hochstettler
Art Gallery
Elden
Lampman
C. A. “Wellman
Gertrude Ederie
Mesdames
Jas, Bassét
A. L. Rogers
Jack
Jill
A. McKinnon
Holmes
Book Brothers
Detroit
F.* Hochstettier
Laverider
Artibee
Horace Joiner
F. Kirkpatrick
Priscilla
King
Red Cross
Ruth Bassett
Little Boy Blue
Mra
Jay Green
Little Son
Jay
Ben Hur
Betsey Ross
Armistice Day Sparked Patriotism and Red Cross Drive
November eleventh brought bright sunshine and patriotic displays as schools hosted an Armistice day program at eleven. Under Mrs Hachmutth Red Cross efforts funded the county nurse fund with strong teacher participation. The sixth grade led by Miss Croell raised the largest share about 72 dollars with the fourth close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachmutth
Red Cross
Miss Croell
Sentinel Office
Mary Gilmore
Mrs Bicknell Opens Annual Recital Series At Home
Mrs Donald Bicknell piano instructor opened her annual recital series with sixteen pupils at her State street studio. The program included piano solos and one duet performed by pupils including Maxine Sowle Virginia Friz Maxine Krell Shirley Allen Mildred Krell Louise Topps Nelda Callihan Neal Elden Iane Casner Elizabeth Krell Rose Woolston Fannie Corbin Elizabeth Allen Beulah Topps Donna Davis and Vera Tupper. Prizes from last year went to several pupils and a new contest will be staged this year with Frances Anderson and Marion Horton as captains. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bicknell
State Street
Maxine Sowle
Virginia Friz
Maxine Krell
Shirley Allen
Mildred Krell
Louise Topps
Nelda Callihan
Neal Elden
Iane Casner
Elizabeth Krell
Rose Woolston
Fannie Corbin
Elizabeth Allen
Beulah Topps
Donna Davis
Vera Tupper
Irene Grigg
Mareferite Ackerman
Louise’ Tops
Frances Anderson
Marion Horton
Mrs. Bicknell
Notice for deer hunting licenses at Clare hardware store
Deer hunters may obtain licenses now and during the deer season at the Clare Hardware and Implement Company store in Clare Enmump Hoag County Clerk.
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Clare Hardware and Implement Company
Clare
Enmump
Hoag
Holiday International Parcel Post Preparations
The Post Office Department urges proper packing and marking of overseas parcels to prevent returns during the holiday mailing period starting around November 16. Full information on foreign mail and service conditions is available at the post office. Mail Harry and Receive Better Service.
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Post Office Department
Clare and Evart Play to a 3–3 High School Tie
Clare and Evart high school football battled to a 3 all tie last Friday in a hard fought city game. Clare led 3–0 at halftime with a field goal and Evart equalized in the third quarter with a field goal. Both sides battled for yardage with multiple penalties and close calls as Clare prepares for a game at Shepherd and a season finale against Sacred Heart Academy at Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Evart
Grover
Wally Johnson
Hivart
Hvart
Hyatt
Ewatt
B. Johnson
L. B. Shandols Clurey
L. WT
Williams
H. Leis
L. G. Madsen Joslin
GC. Whitbeck
A. Leis
R. G. Hubbard Seiter
Borden Robinette
R.E. . Alberts Parker
Q. B. Adama Thayer
BK. B. Soules Grover
L. H. Severs
Johnson
R. A. Kneisel
Zenobia Chapter entertains Harrison members at regular meeting
The Harrison Chapter met last Friday evening with Ada Hochstetler reporting on the Grand Chapter at Saginaw. John Nelson led the program featuring a piano solo by Laila Wilson and a vocal duet by Mr and Mrs Biden plus readings by Anna Rogers and a talk by H B Johnson. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rogers
H. B. Johnson
Radiotron Tubes At Ut Prices From Kirkpatricks Drug Store
Cunningham and Des Forest tubes available at reduced prices from Kirkpatricks Drug Store. Limited stock noted with emphasis on Ut price ranges and local outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radiotron
Cunningham
Des Forest Tubes
Kirkpatsrick's
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BOY Scouts
Bik Lodge
Ladies’ Library Association
Bashful
John Vanconant
Grant Township
State OF
Michigan
Twenty-First Judicial Circuit
James Wood
Sheridan
Princess Theatre
State Commission
McEwan’ Street
Ladies Guild
Harrison
Grand
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