Groesbeck for Governor meeting well attended
A Groesbeck for Governor meeting on McEwan street Clare last Saturday drew County School Commissioner Alan H. Aldrich, highlighting a 21 percent state tax reduction in Clare county since 1920 and defending Groesbeck’s road construction record. Speakers included Mayor L. H. Thompson and Rev. Ray W. Merrill stressing conservation and education themes.
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McEwan Street
Clare
Alan H. Aldrich
Harrison
Clare County
Green
Groesbeck
Aldrich
Pétoskey Normal School
Isabella
Claire County
Mt. Pleasant Normal
L. H. Thompson
Ray W. Merrill
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alma
Michigan Conservation Congress
Merrill
Mr. Merrill
Michigan
Colonel Greely
Federal Forester
Conservation Department
Baird
Card of Thanks from Mrs Ada Erter
Card of Thanks. I extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness. Gratitude to those who sent flowers letters cards of cheer and good wishes while at the hospital. Mrs Ada Erter.
Household articles for gala and party purchases offered
Notice states daime available through Mrs. W. P. Lewis who also handles renting of property for Mrs. A. B. Lister.
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W. P. Lewis
A. B. Lister
Orvis Family Reunion Draws One Hundred Fifty Attendees
The seventh annual Orvis family reunion was held at the old home Sunday with 150 relatives and friends present. Eleven siblings attended, a noon lawn dinner and ice cream were served, and Rev. Er rank Bates gave two recitations. Grandma Bunyan of Beaverton, 92, was the oldest guest. Naomi Ruth, infant daughter of Ernest and Mrs. Allen, was the youngest. Many family members listed from towns including Beaverton Flint Detroit Owosso and Clare with numerous spouses and children. Several neighbors visited in the afternoon and attendees departed happy.
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Er Rank
Bates
Grandma” Bunyan
Beaverton
Naomi Ruth
Ernest Allen
Wm. Orvis
Clarence Asmus
Detroit
John Orvis
Glen Wilkison
Battle Creek
Forest Langworthy
Bert Russel
Cecil Armstrong
Lansing
Budd
Floren Orvis
Pontiac
B. Langworthy
Sam Russel
Owosso
Gale Ryker
Wesley Woodcock
Coruna
S. B. Oles
Art Watt
C. W. Orvis
James Orvis
Geo. Tower
Wm. McNaughton
Marion
Bert Root
Dewey Root
Evart
S. W. Gerow
Rev Leosh
Wise
John Johnson
John Crane
Mt. Pleasant
Ray Drew
Caseville
Alice Cl
EB. Runyan
C. Runyan
Fred Allen
Sheridan
C. Kirkpatrick
Clare
Pioneer of Early Days Visits Clare Thursday
H. C. Densmore of Hillsdale, now 78, called at the Sentinel office Thursday. He moved to Clare in 1873 and lived here twelve years, helped move the county seat from Farwell to Harrison, and endured early hardships. He drove from the Straits to Clare Wednesday and says forty years absent have left him unfamiliar with the city, noting vast improvements.
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Farwell
Harrison
H. C. Densmore
Hillsdale
Sentinel
Densmore
Clare
the Straits
Thanking Neighbors for Comfort After Loss
The Langworthy family thanks neighbors and friends for prayers cards and messages during their husband and father's illness and death. They express appreciation for ministers Mr Doherty transportation and support, asking God’s blessing on all who helped. Signed Mrs George Langworthy and children.
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Doherty
George Langworthy
Pavement Project Advertised For Harrison on M14
The State Highway Department advertised bids for 212 miles of cement pavement on M 14 through Harrison. Bids will be opened on September 9. The work is expected to benefit Harrison and nearby residents with improved roads.
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State Highway Department
Harrison
Saginaw Labor Day Auto Race Set With Record Crowd Expected
The fourth annual 100 lap race in Saginaw Labor Day is AA A sanctioned and billed as the region s greatest auto event. Michigan state champion Sam Ross defends his title against a top field including Miller Karnatz Hyatt Elvin Ross Garfield May and Mallo as seven fastest cars start after Monday qualifying. Gates open at 10:00 a m trials noon and race at 8:00 p m with preparations for a 10 000 crowd and strict safety patrols.
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Saginaw
Labor Day
American Automobile Association
Sam Ross
Michigan
Sam
Miller
Karnatz
Hyatt
Elvin Ross
Garfield
May
Mallo
DePalma
Dover Church and Hall Burn in Blaze Near Clare
A fire discovered about two o clock Friday morning destroyed the church and Gleaner hall at Dover six miles north and east of Clare. The Loeers business and personal losses are partially insured with church furnishings uninsured. Firefighters saved nearby property but no rebuilding plans announced.
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Gleaner Hall
Dover
Clare
Ross Dysinger
Gleaner
Verne Lower General Stores
Mt. Pleasant
Princess Theatre Week Reel Shows and Stars
The listing outlines September screenings at Princess Theatre including The Runaway with Clara Bow and Warner Baxter, The Night Cry with Rin Tin Tin, Tramp Tramp Tramp with Harry Langdon, and Rudolph Valentino’s Wanderer dates September 13–15. Also notes new pictures to be shown soon and a matinee schedule Tuesday.
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Rin Tin Tin
Harry Langdon
the Wanderer
Rudolph
Valentino
Men of Steel
Hila Cinder
Kiki
Keeper of Bees
Annie Rogney
Gentleman to Call for Cigar Pickup After Check Return
A referenced man who returned a check to The Sentinel office is expected to call to arrange pickup of his cigars. The notice implies a pending transaction tied to the returned payment and upcoming collection.
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Will
Sentinel Office
Cow Testing Associations Proving a Benefit in Dairy Herds
Clare county dairymen can nearly double profits by cow testing methods says the Larrower Institute. Wayne County report shows 45 cows at Redford farm averaged 10 003 pounds milk and 386 pounds butter fat for the year, 5841 pounds more milk than county average. Ten top cows yielded 11 591 to 28 774 pounds milk and 445.8 to 826.3 pounds butter fat. profit over feed costs ranged from 124.14 to 293.30 dollars. Cow testing, using milk scale and Bab cock test, highlights profitable cows and guides feeding and breeding decisions.
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Clare County Derrymen
Larrower Institute of Animal Economics
Test Association
Michigan
Wayne County Cow Testing Association
Institute
Redford
Charles Staff
Hearing on McEwan Street Railroad Crossing
A Monday forenoon hearing at the McEwan street crossing involved Superintendent W H Wallace and Chief Engineer J Rist of the Pere Marquette system. Mayor Thompson and local business leaders discussed the flash protection and agreed to Utilities Commission rulings, with traffic benefiting from twenty four hour service May 1 to Dec 1 and sixteen hours December 1 to May 1.
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McEwan Street P. M
W. H. Wallace
J. Rist
Pere. Marquette
Thompson
Utilities Commission
Death Saddens Happy Home on Monday
Virginia Ann White, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George White, died after a brief illness. Born March 24, 1924 in Clare, she passed away August 30, 1926. Funeral held at home on South Melwan Street with Rev. H. B. Johnson officiating, burial in Cherry Grove.
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Virginia Ann
George White
Clare
South MeHwan Street
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove
Holland Furnace Co Demonstrates Cleaning Apparatus
The Holland Furnace Co presented their furnace and chimney cleaning apparatus in Clare on Tuesday and quickly received orders for their work. A mishap occurred Wednesday when the engine crankshaft broke and the machine was sent to Big Rapids for repairs. they plan to resume work in Clare on Tuesday morning. People may call to register their names for pricing and services.
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Holland Furnace Co
Clare
Big Rapids
Friendly Enemies Are Well Enacted On Local Golf Course
A staged version of The Friendly Enemies was performed on a nearby golf course fifteen miles from Clare. Four players a Scotchman Irishman Englishman and a Swede acted with improvised props and borrowed gear. The show ended early but the cast remains friends and will perform again this week.
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H. B. Johnson
Clare
Houghton Lake
Remains of Geo Langworthy Laid to Rest
Geo W Langworthy born June 27 1876 at Redford Michigan died August 24 1926 in Arthur township Clare county Michigan. He married Nora Wood June 29 1898 and had seven children four died. He joined Olive Branch U B church in 1920 and titled as faithful member. He leaves wife three children three sons and two sisters with siblings and friends. The obituary notes his patience through suffering and belief in Jesus.
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Geo. W. Langworthy
Andrew
Emma Langworthy
Redford
Mich
Monroe County
Arthur Township
Clare County
Michigan
Sheridan Township
Nora Wood
Sheridan
Olive Branch
U. B
Jesus
Beatrice
Shull
Wayne
Roselie
Jim
Lincoln
Ulrich
Alger
Adah Abbott
Lidia Butterfield
Golden Gates
Christ
September 4 Deadline for Voter Registration and Transfers
The notice states September 4 as the last day to register with township or city clerks and allows registration on Primary Day if illness or absence prevents early registration. It instructs obtaining a Certificate of Transfer from the Inspectors if you have moved and not re-registered, and notes the Guild meeting next Wednesday at Mrs. Benj Parish's home.
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Guild
Spring of crystal water above Lake George attracts visitors
A hidden spring at the southern end of Lake George sits forty feet above the lake and offers icy clear water from a sand-filled wooden box. Hikers descend a ferny path past birch, climb to a pine-studded crest, and reflect on the loss of the old forests as cottages and tents rise around the area.
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H. B. Johnson
Lake George
Michigan bean farmers urged to remove kidney bean sport plants
Michigan State College crops official H R Pettigrove warns growers to roust all foreign looking plants from kidney bean fields to prevent sport contamination. He notes many Michigan fields show sport presence and contamination has hurt marketability due to sport fading during canning, calling for thorough field cleansing to ensure a better fall crop.
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Michigan
H. R. Pettigrove
Michigan State College
Mr. Pettigrove
City Clerk Announces Last Day for Personal Registration
September 4 1926 is the final date to register in person. Signed by Alex McKinnon City Clerk.
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Alex. McKinnon
Roxburgh to Speak in Farwell Labor Day Address
George Roxburgh, candidate for State Senator in the district, will deliver an address in the park at 2:00 PM on Labor Day. Citizens urged to attend.
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Roxburgh
Farwell
George Roxburgh
Labor Day at Farwell Presents Agricultural Exhibits
The annual Labor Day program at Farwell features prize agricultural exhibits in the Maure building. Prizes will be awarded at 1 00 p m with further displays open until 6 00 p m. The committee invites residents of Clare and Isabella counties to visit and spend the day, with business places expected to close at noon.
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Lebr
Farwell
Maure
Clare
Isabella
Garfield township primary election notices and offices listed
Garfield township Clare county holds a general primary election at Gleaner hall on Tuesday September 14 for nominations to Governor Lieutenant Governor Congressman state senator state representative county offices including Sheriff Clerk Register of Deeds Treasurer Prosecuting Attorney Circuit Court Commissioner Drain Commissioner Surveyor Road Commissioner and polls open 7:00 am close 5:00 pm Maude Somerville Township Clerk.
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Garfield Township
Clare
Gleaner Hall
Maude Somerville
Senator H S Karcher Acknowledged for Service in Rose City
Oscoda AuSable Press endorses H S Karcher noting his long residency since 1887 and diverse roles. He is praised as technically fit for state senate through varied positions including school superintendent and local offices. The piece urges Republicans to vote for him for the district’s interests.
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Rose City
Michigan State College
Oscoda-AuSable Press
Pol. Adv
Local Visitors and Social News Highlight Clare Area
Local residents report visits and travels including Charles Peters planning a visit to his daughter Mrs Morrison. The Guild schedules a rummage sale at the rear room of Citizens State Bank on September 16 17 and 18. Mr and Mrs L Hudson of Hast Towns spent weekend here camping at Tourist Park. Hugh Derby and daughter Doris of Portland are guests at the Derby home. Congressman Roy O Woodruff of Bay City delivered an Osceola county fair address after a stop in Clare. Carl Derby family enroute to Portland visited Friday night. Mrs C S Derby also traveled through. Miss Lucille Derby spent Monday with the Derby family while returning from Minnesota Wisconsin and Northern Michigan. Miss Derby taught art craft in Chicago. A large gathering celebrated Mrs Annabelle Listers move to Ann Arbor with cards ice cream and a gift. Mrs Lister has connected most of her life to Clare and moves to further her daughter's education at U of M this fall. They left for their new home Wednesday.
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Chas. Peters
Wm. Morrison
Citizen State Bank
L. Hudson
Hugh Derby
Doris
Portland
Oise Derby
Roy O. Woodruff
Bay City
Clare
Heart
Osceola County
Carl Derby
Derby
C. S. Derby
Lapeer
Lucille Derby
O. A. Derby
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
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Ada Erter
Grandma Bunyan
Orvis
Pavement
Princess Theatre
Clara Bow
Warner Baxter
Kentucky
Ay Jone
Mcewan Street Railroad
Geo. Langworthy
H. S. Karcher
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