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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
The Sentinel previews upcoming farm and estate auctions in several local townships. Multiple sales are planned near Farwell and Clare with stock, tools, and household goods on offer. dates span October 11 to October 26, with Geo Davison as auctioneer and various clerks handling listings.
Under the Isabella County Fair Association the Mt Pleasant fairgrounds host a high speed race program Saturday October 9 with trials and eliminations. Notable entrants include Standiah France Ireland Dudok Wilcox Proulx Ridley O Connor Baker Dutch Hoyt and drivers from Owosso Pontiac Detroit Alma Saginaw Bay City. Chet Howell of Saginaw oversees the event with music by Pleasant Band and 50 cent admission.
The Bureau of Education uses its reach to boost Governor Cox in Education focused outreach. The periodical School Life, funded by the government, features pro Cox messaging and promotes higher teacher salaries if elected, while omitting Harding. Critics say government resources are being used to push a party ticket nationally.
Fragmentary text describes a process involving a concrete mixer with vague references to ingredients and steps. The readable parts mention regulation concepts and preparation next week, but specifics are unclear.
Preliminary figures show Clare county loses 15 percent population from 1910 to 1920, with most townships shrinking except Lincoln and Franklin which gain. Clare city adds 9 percent while Farwell and Harrison decline. Redding leads in loss at 63 percent and Lincoln posts a 58 percent gain.
On Saturday night J F Bowler fell while defending the stairs at his brother Will Bowler's Grant home. The stairway lacked a railing and he sustained a broken leg. Medical aid was prompt. he is recovering as well as could be expected.
City Clerk A L Rogers invites all qualified electors of Clare to register in person or by mail or messenger on or before October 23 1920. Registration days at 411 McEwan Street are October 9 and October 16 from 8 am to 5 pm. no registrations between the second Saturday before the election and election day November 2 1920.
Prepared bidder offering farming goods for auction with assurances of satisfaction. Date arranged personally or at Sentinel office. Contact 484 John Tiedeman Farwell via Line 68. Odd phrasing suggests mixed OCR text about olive products and sperm variation with unclear meaning.
At a stockholders meeting, directors were elected including John Northos Geo Vandewarker John Grimason A Reading Jas Bicknell CO Boom and Geo Collins. Officers named are President John Northon vice president Vandewarker secretary Grimason treasurer and attorney Reading. A. Horton to be general manager focusing on the safes end of business and the Northon Road Leveler.
Central United services by several congregations include Standard Methodist Episcopal with morning 10 a m and evening 7 p m sessions, Sunday school and youth, Prayer meeting, and Ladies Aid. Free Methodist with 10 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m preaching. Church of God with 1 00 p m Sunday School and 2 00 p m preaching plus Tuesday prayer. English service 10 a m Catholic Mass at 8 30 a m. Rev G P Badgley and Rev J J McAllister listed among pastors.
John Rulapaugh and family spent Sunday with friends the Chamberlains in Blanchard and visited the former pastor Rev Gordon in Winn. Loyd Langworthby of Mt. Pleasant visited his brother Carl. Ray and wife Teed returned from Conference and will stay another year. Charley Merill and family from Flint visited Hanes family. Eva Sarton and Helen Enner accompanied them. Mrs. W. Carr left for Sandusky to visit relatives. Mrs. George Swishists will be away in Buffalo for a few weeks. The Allen home welcomed Frank Bates and family back from California.
A bake sale and social event at Weet Grant School in Hones Dis on Friday evening October 8 1930 to raise funds for the school. Coffee and fried cakes will be served. Come and have a good time.
The district term adjourned with several cases continued. John Rodabaugh pleaded guilty to liquor law violation and was sentenced to 45 days in the county jail plus a 200 dollar fine, with extra time added if the fine is unpaid. Other cases were settled, continued, or decided by judgment.
The Good Literature Club hosted a Thursday reception at Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilsons on E Fifth Street with teachers, school board members, ministers, and area residents as guests. The program featured a welcome by Club President Mrs. C. M. Jones, a response by Prof. J. P. Jones, a reading of an Edgar Guest poem, piano music by Laila Wilson, songs by Mrs. Mulder and Mrs. Reading, and a buffet with ice cream, cake, wafers, and Victrola tunes.
Public ownership schedule for the Clare Sentinel at Clare Michigan dated October 1 1920 shows publisher Enoch Andras as sole owner and business manager. No managing editor listed. Bondholders or other security holders owning one percent or more are none. Sworn before Notary John Geomen October 1 1920.
The piece quotes supporters arguing soldiers died for democracy and warn against joining the League of Nations. It cites Capt Roikenbacken in Chicago and AEF members who oppose Article 10 obligations and insist the U.S. must put American interests first before any international pact.
State Trunk Line Road No 207 in Gerrtield Garr field Township Clare County Michigan inviting sealed proposals by October 14 1920. Bids cover grading drainage structures base gravel surfacing and guard rail with plans available for 5 dollar deposit and a 500 dollar certified check required. Right reserved to reject any or all proposals. Frank F Rogers State Highway Commissioner Lansing Michigan September 20 1920.
J Leaky the Optomeatriat is scheduled to appear Tuesday October 19 at a venue noted in local notices. The event promises novelty entertainment with audience interaction and is hosted by a regional arts organization.
The Clare Study Club held its opening meeting at the Capie residence on North McEwan Street. Mrs. W. F. Bicknell presided and outlined plans for a social library while guests from Los Angeles and Manisingand attended. The club announced officers and committees and scheduled the next meeting for October 12.
Additional locals report ads declined due to full columns. The Parent-Teachers Association will meet Wednesday evening October 13 at the High School with Floyd Ferguson of Mt. Pleasant Junior High to speak followed by election of officials. Ladies Union hosted by Mrs W S Cooley on October 1 to bid Israwell farewell to her sister Mrs John Post as she returns to Washington.
Borden Co plans to install a cream separator at the Clare plant after closing concentrating stations. A representative will be in Clare Monday afternoon to discuss site 9 and related equipment updates with interested parties.
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