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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
3
Rates for Michigan and U S and Canada shown for display ads. Cards of thanks ten lines 25c then 5c per line. Obituary poetry and resolutions priced per line. Locals liners and reading notices 10c per line. Headings cost 10c extra. The Sentinel offers all printing services and asks probate notices be published by The Clare Sentinel per Judge Dorsey.
The article urges stronger fire prevention and fireproof construction citing annual losses of 300.9 million in property, 60 000 injuries, and 18 000 deaths. It argues insurers and taxpayers share the burden and calls Fire Prevention Week starting October 9 to spur engineers, architects, and contractors to act.
A. H. Brill of Emporia won the blue ribbon at the Topeka fair for baking the best angel food cake. Brill and his wife entered cakes. she quipped that he will bake for company hereafter, challenging the old saying about women's place in the home.
Delta county Sheriff Marquette O Ddess and associates William Ladue Alfred Ladue and Edward Beauchamp of Escanaba were arrested near Gwynn for possession and transport of moonshine liquor after an auto crash killed Anton Weidman of Escanaba. Beauchamp says he carried moonshine to a friend without the others' knowledge.
Genera John Bassett Moore of the United States was elected a judge of the International Court of Justice by the League of Nations assembly on the second ballot. The bench includes Moore and representatives from Britain Japan France Italy Brazil Holland Denmark Switzerland and Spain.
Michigan railroads reduced coke freight rates by about 20 percent. The move, announced by the interstate commerce commission rate section, takes effect in Michigan on September 20 and applies to intrastate business lowering the Michigan Central coke rate from 1.96 to 2.55 per ton. The Pere Marquette had already followed with the same cut.
Desolate Oppan, once home to 6,660 residents, lies in ruins after a massive explosion. French-uniformed soldiers clear debris and tend the dead and wounded as reports say about 1100 killed and 4000 injured in the disaster.
Kansas City juvenile court judge E E Porterfield halted the session and spanked four truancy delinquents with his shoe after they refused to return to school. He sought a stick but used his low shoe instead, asking the boys if they would go to school now. they agreed to return.
The piece notes that singing sands are found in Hawaii. By clapping sand between hands two faint hooting noises may be produced, though the sounds are not amplified by any strong quantity. A short prayer and slamming the sand are mentioned as part of the test.
John Quinn wae Parnell Wed nesday on business. Mrs. Jennie Boulter of Ionia visited our city earlier this week. Sheriff Hoag moved a prisoner to Ionia Monday. Henry Gardiner and Arthur Rhodes families spent Sunday at Farwell. George Griffin travels to Ann Arbor for ear operation. J M Van Dusen visited Golby and Detroit. Rev A B Lucae of Freeland visited relatives. Mrs. Amos Stockwell heads to California for winter with Port Popple family. Ellis Hughes and sons drove to Detroit last week. County Teachers Institute held with music by Marie Fanning. Mrs Elmer Clute visiting Detroit this week. Misses Mitchell returned home from Detroit Saturday.
Lansing hosts visitors from Owoeso and Camacea plus Virginia and Canada relatives. Illness of brother Will brings a family gathering as he improves. Ira Rewe and parents visit from Helmer with Joe and Mrs Presley. S Severson travels to Cadillac for regular trips and deer hunting noted.
Mrs Dick Teasler and a companion from Flint spent time with Gilbert Bouchey. Nina Northy of Clare visited at Gilbert Bouchey’s home. Emery Crane and family returned to Reed City after working for Fred Torbuehb. Mamie McMuaneman spent the weekend at Arms. The Boucheys and Claud Bouchey hosted guests and drove to Beaverton. Mr and Mrs Bugh Boyd from near Traverse City visited Mr and Mrs Thomas McManaman. Mrs Dan Pollard entertained Goonan of Mr Pleasant. Mary Keaymon returned to Merrill with the Boucheys.
Mrs. S Chaffee and Mrs. Chapman of Pontiac visit with Mr and Mrs Edwin Hutchinson. Mr and Mrs Henry Kleiner and daughter Emura spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Kleiner family. Fred Allen and family visit with Mr and Mrs Frank Barton and family. Dorie Hutchinson spends Sunday with M J Hutchinson of Clare. Mrs Fales of Harrison returns home after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Erwin Abbott and family of Mt Pleasant visit the Abbotts. C Reger spends Sunday with Alfred Rulapaugh family at Elm Grove.
Residents mention Elmer Millers moving to a new house and wedding bells heard. Katherine Spranger is ill and Alta Stronee remains in Saginaw hospital seeking recovery. Brand residents attended a ball game in Clare and Adam Reiger built a chimney for Mr. Purdy.
Randall Mr and Mrs John Colmus left for Mr Pleasant Thursday to attend the funeral of the latter's brother in law. Various residents travel, visit, and host gatherings. births announced, teachers attend events, and a box social planned at Bangali school. No school Monday due to teacher illness. Ladies Aid meets October 20 with Mrs Dave Teale.
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