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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
1
The article reports Thomas Edison proposing a scientific apparatus to contact inhabitants of earth who have passed on. He argues against table tickings and mediums, emphasizing a device that amplifies minimal input to reveal impressions from another existence for paranormal investigation.
A joyful gathering occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Barns as two brothers a sister and several relatives from Kingston Port Haron Clare and Chippewa reunited after forty years of separation. Milford Walker had asked a Kingston resident if he was related triggering letters that led to a surprise visit last Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ruby Earns Arthur Earns and the Spurriers.
Geo E Benner, a longtime Clare resident born in Saint Louis Michigan in 51 years, died after a paralytic stroke on Tuesday November 9. He had guided banking and insurance ventures here, including The Citizens Bank and later work in auto accessories. He served as mayor and census supervisor, and his death brings wide grief to his friends and wife Blanch Line.
Mrs Matilda Jennings born Matilda Moore in Camden Ontario December 19 1835 married Abraham Jennings in 1855. Survived by daughters Mrs Sarah Hinchey Mrs Hanneb Parks Mrs Addie Converse and W J Jennings. Lived in Herrick and Clare. husband died 1890 funeral by Rev Davis at Methodist church with burial Cherry Grove beside husband.
The body of Lansing Wing was brought from Ypeilduts and services held at the cemetery. Wing lived over forty years in Vernon township then ran a hardware business in the city. He moved to Ypelland about twelve years ago. Survived by his wife and ten children.
Michigan farmers rush to enter the International Hay and Grass Show in Chicago, seeking part of $16 000 in prizes. Over 100 entries already received from Michigan with more daily, samples due by November 20, and oats and barley urged to complete the state display coordinated by the Michigan Crop Improvement Association and partners.
The Parent-Teacher meeting schedule has moved to Monday evenings every two weeks to avoid conflicts with the Board of Commerce. The next talk by Professor Hollister of the University of Michigan will address personality expression. The meeting is set for Monday evening November 22 at 7:30 at the high school.
The Durand Creamery Co. recently opened a branch here and paid Karl Seyfert 622.13 Tuesday for one can of cream. The can held 79 pounds and yielded 55 pounds of butter fat, described by the agent as the highest fat test he ever saw.
A lively entertainment at Pratt school on November 26 seeks funds for the school. A small admission is charged for the benefit. Mary C. Presley is the teacher. Everyone is invited.
The body of William Walter Eube who died in 1918 arrived with a soldier guard. A funeral service was held at his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Eube home with Reverend Waldenlich of St Louis officiating. Interment followed at Lake George Cemetery with pallbearers named.
Jonathan A Hubel born February 15 1878 in St Clair Michigan died November 7 1920 at age 63 years 9 months 22 days from heart convulsions. He married Sarah Ann Derby in 1878 and had three children Jennie Phillips Walter S Derby and Nellie Derby. He lived on and farmed the same property for 33 years and is survived by a large family including seven grandchildren and multiple siblings. Distants attendees included relatives from Howell Boyne City Charlevoix Mishawaka Ithaca and Evart.
A union Thanksgiving service is planned at Methodiat church on Thaora day at 10 o'clock in the morning. Rev. G. P. Badgley will preach and everyone is invited.
At the bride’s sister’s home Mrs Harvey Ritter on Thursday evening November 11 Rev Davia united James F Tatman of this city and Mrs Drusilla A Chase of Manising Michigan. The bride once lived in the city and the couple plan to settle here with friends likely to extend congratulations.
Auction at residence 308 W 7th St at 2 PM lists items including a book case writing desk dresser som mode beds springs mattresses carpets chairs refrig erator tables mirrors lamps and various articles. Thomas Groves auctioneer terms under five dollars cash over that good bank notes Mrs Raasesell.
Al Gerrink and Martz Detwiler purchase Bart Berrus stock and will run the grocery business at the old location on E 4th Street. Mr Herrick has long experience in groceries and with Mr Detwiler’s name, success is anticipated.
Notice states that Bart Barrus stock has been purchased and service continues at the same stand. Deliveries will be provided and further announcements will follow. Herrick and Derwiler announce the ongoing business location and future update.
Clare Chamber of Commerce members held a Nov 10 banquet at K P Hall hosted by St Cecelia church ladies. Subscriptions nearly completed to fund the Blue Moon hotel erection next season, with extra material to be secured in winter and war permitting. Mr Gurrie added a five thousand dollar pledge and the plan to rent the hall for the coming year was approved.
The amendment carried Arthur Township 85 to 58 and Gerfield 61 to 33 while all other precincts rejected it. In the city the vote was 234 against 262 for the measure.
Mrs Beatrice Abbott born Beatrice Alberta Gierow in Maydock Ontario 1869 moved to Sheridan township Clare Co married Joshua Wilson and had six children later married Thomas B Abbott living in Clara until death She belonged to Episcopal church Rebecca Maccabee Eastern Star and Pythian Sister lodges Funeral held at Congregational church November 13 burial Cherry Grove with Repeccas at grave She had three brothers Allen W Martin Reese and sister Mrs Adam Cooney of Sterling Ontario.
A box social and entertainment will be held at Myers school Dist No 8 Arthur Two on Wednesday evening November 24. Ladies bring boxes and all are welcome. Proceeds benefit the school. Edna Conningham.
The Eastern Star ladies host a fair and baked goods sale on Friday and Saturday November 21 and 27 at Phelps Cafeteria. Proceeds support chapter activities and community outreach.
The notice states a fourth quarterly assessment is past due and payment must be received by November 20. signatory is Wiil Henderson.
Merritt Arbor of Glesners schedules a regular meeting for Tuesday night November 2. Election of officers will be on the agenda. Members are urged to attend. Will Henderson.
A note from Thomas A. Babcock, teaching in Grand Ledge, expresses affection for the town and enjoyment of the weather. He notes the election results and friendly reception from residents who value local life.
Mrs. Fannie McWethy died at the home of her son Walter in Hatton on Tuesday November 13. The body was taken to Flint for burial on Monday. A funeral notice will appear next week.
A fragmented notice states an event at an old stand on Setar ay with an afternoon and evening session on a November date. The text is unclear but indicates a scheduled gathering or performance.
The Methodist church was filled on Tuesday evening for a Clare Study Club program featuring Prof Hollister as an impersonator. The audience enjoyed a university orchestra selection and a quartet by Johnson, Mulder, Reading, and McGuire before Superintendent Jones introduced the performer.
Enos F Barber was born May 10 1869 in Ingham County Michigan and died November 6 1920 at his home in Sheridan Township Clare County. He married Rosamond O Deake on April 19 1898 and they had five living children Claude E Buxton Oregon Mrs Ray Parrish Isatella County Michigan Orla Lavern and Clayton at home. He leaves a devoted wife four brothers and one sister and many relatives. The family moved from Oakland County to Clare County in 1901 and joined the Baptist church at Novi and later the Sheridan Baptist church. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday November 10 with Rev A P McDonald officiating. He was buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Attending from a distance were Are and Mrs J W Barber of South Bend Indiana Mr and Mrs O E Barber and daughter Mrs Wynon Robis of Mulliken Mr and Mrs E B Drake of Farmington and Mr and Mrs S R Merrite of Harrison.
Now Life Insurance, B. B. Demarest celebrated Armis tice day by closing out the little of his stock that was left to N. D. Gover of Mr. Pleasant. He will engage in writing life insurance for now while times normalize, and plans to return to Clare business later. he owns his home and remains a citizen of Clare.
Delegate William H. Bicknell from the Clare Study Club reported on the State Federation gathering at Sag inaw October 12 to 15. The review notes calls for a Women’s Reformatory, better care for the feeble minded, juvenile reform, welfare funding, and public health measures. The civics committee urged home social hygiene education. The Lincoln Citizens League speaker urged character and citizenship over mere scholarship, and immigration stats were cited. The federation spans five districts totaling 352 clubs and 31,838 members.
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