Local Clare merchants close shops for Armistice Day program
Undersigned business and civic leaders of Clare announce closing times 10 p m to 9 a m for the Arm y Day program at the high school. Weekly notices list participating shops and banks pledging open doors to welcome attendees. Officials urge residents to join the procession to the new school for the address and program.
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Dusiness
Clare
Cieigh School
Clare, Harrison and
Well
Clara Gavator Co
Farmers
Ind
Hunley Gros
Clare Courier
Scampeon & Wikinson
Clare Scntt
Jae. O'Connor
J. FO
Tatman & ‘Son
Bogardue
Geo. McKeever
Morgan
Bart Barrue
Mertz- Bidwell & Co
Mra
J. McLaughlin
Ro ‘Dionese
J. BE. Doherty
Chas. & Thurston
Andrew Friz
Smalley Bros
Clarence Kirkpatrick
Grant Terwilliger
H.P Babel
W. L. Mc Weill
Roy McKinnon
Howard Jones
de Lange
G. H. Phelps
B.A. Kite
O. O. Sullivan
Dawson Bros
Hane
IL KE
Hampton
J. Stephenson
Lamphere Bros
J. A. Clate
M. Shamway
Kemp & Douglas
Howard Brown
Mike Rogere
BR. A. Stevens
N. Lb
Tibbits
Tings
Thas
Schmidt Loses Senatorial Race by Narrow Margin
Official state totals show Jokhn Schmidt losing the state senatorial race by 38 votes. The tally lists 6024 for Kaer coher and 5986 for Schmidt, with official confirmation issued after the September 12 election.
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Schmidt
Karcher
Jokhn Schmidt
Goubs
Veing
Kaercoher
Bids Wanted for Clare City Sewer Construction
Bids will be received by the City Clerk of Clare for the construction of sewer work with manholes and related appurtenances. Plans and specifications may be obtained in the City Clerk’s office in Michigan upon deposit of five dollars, refundable if plans are returned in good condition.
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Clare
Clare Library Association Holds October Meeting
The Clare Library Association met at Mrs. F. W. McKnight’s home on Tuesday afternoon October 24. President Mrs. Wm. Ceple led reports from committee chairs praising progress. The book committee reported about 140 volumes including free reference works and fiction. The treasurer announced a bank balance of 606.40. The group adjourned to reconvene November 2 at 4:00 PM at the High School.
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Clare Library Association
Mra
F. W. McKnight
Wm. Ceple
Oiere
Foss and Sons Modernize Bakery Expansion Plans
Ground was broken for a new basement at Foss and Sons bakery rear addition. A 25 by 35 foot brick fireproof room will house a 300 loaf capacity oven replacing the current 200 loaf unit. A Dodge delivery auto is planned to serve nearby small cities as modernization widens the business.
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Fossa & Sons
Gevisea
Olsre
Mra. Fossa
Clare Study Club Met for Program on Japanese Topics
The Clare Study Club gathered Tuesday October 24 with Mrs. F. W. McKnight leading the session. The program featured Bell Call, Japanese Proverbs, a paper on Japanese Religion read by Mrs. Walter, and solos by Mrs. McKnight. The study group organized sections on Imperial Family Japanese Costumes and Customs and Manners, led by Mrs. Elden Mrs. Tibbils Mrs. Stears and Mrs. Wood. The club plans to meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Wm. H. Biexasn for Federation Day Silver Ten.
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Clare Study Club
F. W. McKnight
Hallowe'en Entertainment at Herrick School Friday
A box social and Hallowe'en entertainment will be held at Herrick school Friday evening. Girls bring boxes boys bring good appetite and a determination to buy some pretty girl's box. Effie Hais, teacher.
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Hallowe’en
Herrick School
Effie Hais
Armistice Day program at Clare school auditorium
The Harrison Farwell Clare county Sunday School Association invites Amer ican Legion and other groups to an Armistice Day program at Clare school auditorium on Saturday November 11 1922 at 10 46 AM Stores in Clare close 7 PM to 11 30 PM for the county affair A basket dinner follows at noon in the gym Coffee and doughnuts provided Bring baskets for the community meal Afternoon sessions include Sunday School worker conferences and the second Gay’s gesastone of the institute in Harrison The full program will be published.
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County
Sahoo Association
Naa
Léeglow
Clare
Eleowhers
Harrison, Farwell
Rural Pointe
Good Offerings for Reform Association Receipts Report
A Union Meeting at the Baptist church on October 16 1922 drew a large audience for Dr James S McGaw who urged religious education for youth. The National Reform Association received cash 64.61 pledges 165.00 total 229.61 with gifts from First Baptist Congregational M E Free Methodist A B and others totaling 8641.46. An entertainment and box social is planned at Loomis town hall October 1 with ladies invited to bring boxes.
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James 8. McGaw
Baptist Church
National Reform Association
O. B. Milberry
Clars
Michigan
James S. McGaw
SPI
First Baptist
Congregational
M.E
Free Methodist
Loomis Town Hall
Arrival Notice for Caricade of Springers Cattle
Partial message requests Jay Nichols arrival in Clare on the 30th to buy a caricade of springer cows. The seller should be anyone with springers available and willing to sell. Obaa and Sttelisg names appear garbled and omitted.
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Jay Nichols
Clare
Theatre Change Hands Sealed For Clare Residents
A deal completed weeks ago transfers ownership of the Princess Theatre to John Asline and Atherton L. Rogers. They will take possession on Thursday November 2 and open tonight with a continued laugh program headlined by Wallaace Heid and Christie Comedy Hey Rube. Barry T. McKerring remains a respected local figure and will stay in Clare for the near term while weighing new offers.
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T. McKoerring
John Asline
Atherton L. Rogers
Lattera
Princess Theatre
Game Thureday
Wallaee
Santher
Barry T. McKerring
Clare
McKerring
Auction Season in Full Swing Priced Plans Across Rural Farms
News brief lists multiple upcoming farm auctions with dates from October 30 to November 8. Pens and dealers announce sales for Pena Dunlay 24 miles north of Elm Grove, Edw. Raseell moving to the city, Ed Hutchineon and Eugene Allen joint sale 30 miles east of Eagle School, and estate dispersals including Sarah J. Hubel’s estate and Oliver’s farm goods.
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Pena Dunlay
Elm Grove
Raseell
Forney
Hutchineon
Eugene Allen
Eagle School
Groves
Public notice of theatre sale and closing date
The owner announces the sale of the Princess Theatre to Asline and Rogers and states plans to relinquish possession on November fet and that evening will be the last at the theatre after ten years of operation and community ties. He expresses gratitude for community support and hopes to have fulfilled obligations to patrons.
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Princess ‘Theatre
Asline
Rogers
Fhe Theatre
Birthday cake weighs 350 pounds at Midland event
Palace Steam Bakery in Midland builds a 350 pound fruit cake for Davy Co of Ewart to mark its 40th anniversary. The cake, wired with 40 lights, features 100 pounds sugar and 50 dozen eggs, will be displayed Friday and Saturday then cut next Wednesday with pieces given to visitors.
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Midland
Palace Steam Bakery
Davyie Co
Ewart
Ovaitt
Mrs. Davy
Wilson-Davy Force Holds First Rabbit Supper
The Wilson-Davy force held its opening hunting season feast with five members supplying a generous rabbit meal. Jay Green and E J Geroux tied for high points in the event. Dawnon Brothers prepared the rabbits, drawing many favorable remarks from the hungry attendees.
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Wilson-Davy
Jay Green
E. J. Geroux
Dawnon Brothers
World Wide Prohibition Sunday School Lesson
A Sunday school lesson argues for continuing prohibition citing Isaiah 61 and the harms of liquor. It condemns restoring liquor as harming the poor, women, and children, urging the nation to uphold the Eighteenth Amendment for a global good and collective responsibility.
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Isaiagh
Union
Card of Thanks from the Choate family in Clare
We thank the friends in Clare for their sympathy and helpful eyes during our bereavement.
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Clare
Cal
Mra. A. W. Choate
Miob grower wins first at Wichita Wheat Show
G D Finkbeiner of Clinton Michigan, a member of the Michigan Crop Association, won first prize in a class for past winter wheat with Red Rock variety. He also placed third in a special class for Red Rock with another entry. He plans to enter at the Chicago show next December. Red Rock was developed by Prof F A Spragg and has proven popular among growers in Michigan and nearby states.
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Wichita
Kans
G. D. Finkbeiner
Clinton
Ahe
Michigan Crop Association
Red Rock
Widvhita
Finkwhether
Bunkel
Internationa
Chicago
F. A. Spragg
M. A
Michigan
Krowera
State tax reductions for Clare county in 1922
Clare county taxpayers will pay 23 020 86 less state tax this year than last. The total tax dropped from 828 856 27 to 220 335 41 an nearly 18 percent cut. The county will receive over 11 000 more than it pays in taxes as Primary School money 831 461 30. Voters go to polls November 7.
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Clare County
Veterans Bureau sets December 16 1922 for training claims
The district office in Chicago announces last day for filing vocational training claims is December 16 1922. Disabled veterans must apply in writing or by signed letter showing intent to seek training. Eligible World War I veterans with service-related disabilities are entitled to government training. Address applications to U S Veterans Bureau District Office 111 N Canal St Chicago IL or Grand Rapids sub-district. Seniors Fair Friday October 27. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Us8
Veterans’ Bureau
Chicago
Act
Congress
Flecak
United States
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
N. Canal Street
Illinois
Westesat
Grand Rapids
Clare Cafeteria Leads Local Dining Options
Clare offers Phelps Cafeteria run by G B Phelps with a modern fully equipped restaurant, noon and evening meals, and a growing regular customer base. Dessert & Brown Lumber Co. promotes a linked mill and lumber yard serving the community with coal cement and building supplies under manager Clarence Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Dessert & Brown Lumber Co
Westfield
Fall River Lumber Co
Dessert, & Brown Lumber Co
Dessert & Brown
Clarence Kirkpatrick
Déssert & Ewe
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Beth Banks
Library Association
Foss & Sons
Hallowe’en Entertainment
Eith Big
Harrigon
Harrison
Entertainment and Box ‘Social
Asline & Rogers
the Sentinel
Lawrence Robinett
Sarah J. Hubel
Wm. H. Derby
Adv
H. Sanborn
Oliver
Sepot
Eee
Bilas Uti
Cc. D. Finkbeiner
Kan
Ady
Phelps
Phelp
G. B. Phelps
Dourteena
Charles E. Townsend
Capper
Farm Bloc
League of Nations
St. Lawrence
Townsend
Newberry
Wenlgn
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