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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1926
Page
1
Dennis E. Alward 48 temporary chairman opens Michigan Republican gathering September 28. He urges unity, notes mandate from the people after a recent vote, praises Governor candidate Fred W. Green as capable and trusted, and calls for moving toward victory.
Voters approved turning clocks ahead one hour from April 4 to October 3 and will revert to Central Standard Time at high noon next Sunday. The ordinance directs residents to set clocks back to avoid morning confusion at schools and workplaces. Churches will conduct morning services on the old time.
Guild members urged to bring a friend to the church parlors for a Wednesday afternoon meeting. The event includes a 3:00 business session, a pot luck luncheon, and a silver offering. attendees need not bring dishes.
A. Ray Canfield secretary of the Democratic state central committee died at Grace Hospital Detroit at 4 15 am Wednesday September 22 of peritonitis after an operation for ruptured appendix He had been ill at his office in the Hotel Tuller Saturday and collapsed returning to his hotel Funeral was held at Hamilton chapel with burial to Harrison He was 59 and had long served Michigan Democrats in party leadership and newspaper work including the Clare Courier and Michigan Citizen He left a wife Minnie and five children two of whom survive.
Friday and Saturday special offering hate at 3.95 promotional price from The Style Shoppe. Convenient discounts advertised to attract shoppers.
A notice invites readers seeking a nurse to attend at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday with reference to Syd Chaplin.
Rosebush churches mark Rally Day with Sunday School gatherings, union services at the Presbyterian church at 11:00 a.m. and a 7:00 p.m. union service at the Methodist church. Prof. F B Robinson from Mt. Pleasant speaks on The Threefold Education and Roger Zinn offers a separate address.
Mrs J H Doherty of Clare Mrs Mulcahy and William Vaughn of Akron Ohio were injured when their car wrecked on M-14 south of St Johns. A truck blocked the west shoulder others swerved and the Ford driver fled leaving Mulcahy's car rolling into a ditch after a collision. All three injured are reported healing.
Leo Hampton Roland Thayer and Misses Annabelle Grover and Laura Thompson narrowly escaped serious injury last Thursday night when the Ford roadster they rode collided with a horse on the pavement near the river. Rain and a wet surface prevented a timely stop or turn. the car was badly wrecked and the occupants suffered minor cuts. The horse running at large was killed.
The Good Literature Club will meet Tuesday October 5 at Mrs. Johanna Mack's home. Topics include Ibsen as a leading exponent of modern theater of ideas and his life and work. Speakers include Mrs. Stella Lampman and Mrs. Mildred Carr. A review of The Dell's House by Mrs. Martha Bicknell. General discussion led by Chairman Miss Verda Zuschnitt. Hostess Mrs. Johanna Mack. Good attendance urged.
Rain ruined much of the county fair with Thursday cancelled and frequent showers Friday. Despite the weather, race heats endured in downpours and exhibits impressed farmers and businessmen. Officers elected for next year include President Burt Kane and Secretary Elmer Amble, with the County Board of Supervisors named as directors.
Orrin Ward was arrested in Harrison on Friday for liquor law violation. An examination before Justice Callihan heard Saturday afternoon. Evidence from two Coleman men alleged Ward sold liquor. The case was bound over to the Circuit Court and Ward released on a $1000 bond.
A citizen who advised a party of Ohio tourists on their summer route reports their thanks. They camped at Budd Lake and enjoyed the scenery, praising the azure hills and lakes, flowers, and the hospitality. The letter encourages continued courtesy to visitors to Clare County.
Miss Francis Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs George Williams Beaverton wed Paul Slater Sheridan township in a ceremony performed by Rev Charles Kleinhardt. Witnesses were Louis W Slater and Ruth Williams. The couple will reside with the groom's parents Louis H Slater and wife.
Rev Percy V Dawe of Cadillac Congregational preached at the Muskegon Association of Congregational Churches meeting held at Clare church. A Rotarian former Michigan district governor Dawe spoke on England's unsettled conditions and stressed the world’s need for Jesus Christ after his European travels and lecturing tour.
Elmer Werrer alias Fred Delmore of Milan, 28, jailed in Owosso for stealing a muff and defacing currency. Ruth Teller of Coldwater, living with Werrer, to accompany him to Detroit to seek marriage approval before his likely long prison term. Police found multiple altered bills, ink and stencils, tying him to a wider fraud. Authorities warn merchants in Clare region to watch for similar counterfeit bills.
Cadillac police detained Barney Jones of that city and Clare county officers brought him to Prosecuting Attorney Holbrook's office in Clare last week for questioning about his knowledge of his father John son Jones who disappeared about five years ago from the Walsh farm at the crest of James hill. No new clues have developed but officers have other witnesses to call and the investigation will be continued.
Local references list Radio Supplies DeForest Radios and DeForest Tubes with Kirkpatrick's drug store as part of the neighborhood shopping notices.
In Clare last spring Mrs. Cora Wahl and Clare Chamber of Commerce pursued a Chancery suit to set aside a quit claim deed. Judge Ray Hart presided as settlement gave Wahl the right to pay the remaining Seeley mortgage of 994 and receive deed back, with Seeley and Maggie Seeley to get 240 road money, total 1234 with 7 percent interest. Seeley denies advising the quit claim. attorneys were Virgil McClintic and T Carl Holbrooks.
A high school reports the formation of the Pep Pirates, a girls club supporting Clare Athletic Association. They aim to raise funds for the athletic fund, run a hot dog stand at Friday events, and stage a yearlong play for athletic benefits. Officers include President Dorothy Lang, Vice President Jane Davy, Secretary Frances Anderson, and Treasurer Laura Thompson.
A E LaPierre died suddenly Tuesday morning after a death summons reported from Los Angeles to Fred Thompson. The LaPierre family longtime Clare residents, with A E LaPierre once operating a local bakery before moving twelve years ago. A life sketch is promised next week.
October bills list The Live Wire with John Hiney and The Untamed Lady starring Gloria Swainson. Shows include Oh! What a Nurse with Syd Chaplin and Mysterious Stranger with Richard Talmadge. Matinee Tuesday 3:30, admission 20c-10e. ad notes Radio Batteries at Kirkpatrick's drug store.
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