Isle Royale Preservation Effort Aims to Secure Federal Forest Reserve
A citizens group seeks federal takeover of Isle Royale to keep it pristine as a forest preserve for US citizens. The island spans 55 miles long with 170000 acres, rugged shores, diverse forests, wildflowers, berries, lakes, and moose habitat, as experts warn of damage from logging and overuse.
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Isle Royale
Lake’ Sapérigx
Lake Superior
United States
Siskiwit Valley
Windigo Trail
McCargo
Death calls former Clare citizen
W John Womer of Lansing died last week Tuesday from a stroke. Born April 26 1872 in Deckers tun Pa he was cared for by his aunt Mrs Sadie Tingley Conners until age nine then lived with Mr and Mrs Jay Lubeld who brought him to Michigan. He married Marion Goddenow Sept 25 1898 and had a son Carlyle who died young and a daughter Marguerite aged nineteen. Funeral services were held in Lansing and burial was in Cherry Grove Clare with Rev B. By Stats ve.
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W. John Womer
Lansing
Deckerstun
Sadie Tingley-Conners
Pennsylvania
Jay Lubeld
Michigan
Marion Goddenow
Carlyle
Alway
Marguerite
Jennings
Wadillac
Wormer
Modern Woodman
Cadillac
Clare
Cherry Grove
Rev. B
Gerow Root Families Meet at Eberhart’s Grove
A large Root and Gerow family gathering took place at Eberharts Grove on Sunday August 30 by the Tobacco river. Sixty one relatives and friends shared a pot luck dinner and treats for children. Distinct attendees included L A Root and L D Root from Duluth Minnesota Burt Root Loyde Woodward Carl Root and Miss Pease from Hersey W Grounds and family from St Petersburg Florida and Wm A Neithercut family from Flint.
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Root
Gerow
Eberharts
Grove
Tobacco River
L. A. Root
Ll. D. Root
Duluth
Minnesota
Burt Root
Loyde Woodward
Carl Root
Miss Pease
Hersey, W
Church Merrihew Wedding at Church Merrihew Farm
A large wedding held August 26 at Church Merrihew Farm united Tacile Marguerite Church and Theodore Edwin Merrihew with Rev. H T Smith officiating. The ceremony featured an improvised fern and flower arch, a bridal party with extensive local guests, a four course luncheon for 85, and a trip through Upper Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois before settling on the groom’s Herrick farm. Traveling outfits and at home cards noted, with many distant relatives among the attendees.
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Chas
Elder Lane Farm
Tacile Marguerite
Theodore Edwin Merrihew
Homer Merrihew
Herrick
H. T. Smith
Clare
Kate Gunnell
Flint
Mr. Pleasant
Francis Becker
Glenn Loomis
Lillian Pierce
Detroit
Mary McLeese
Freeland
Beatrice Neelands
Pontiac
L. C. Steers
Misses Pierce
McLeese
Edward White
White Floral Farm
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
J. Wager
Pearl Pierce
Lillian
Stanley ‘Fathers
Herbert C. Warren
Toledo
Geo. P. Lincoln
George Jr
Dorothy Margaret Lincoln
Helen
Margaret
Verna Crook
Arron T. Bliss
Thayer
W. Morris
Midland
Elsie Beach
Eva Merrihew
Mt. Pleasant
Chris Comstock
Blanchard
Orrie Merrihew
George Merrihew
Weidman
G. H. Breen
Scott
Jeanette
Frederick
Grand Rapids
Winton Neeland
Farwell Labor Day Celebration Planned With Prizes
Farwell hosts its annual Labor Day celebration next Monday with a push to provide fun and entertainment. Merchants have donated substantial prizes for agricultural exhibits in the W C Fulier store building. Exhibits close at 6:00 pm unless claimed earlier. prizes awarded at 1:00 pm and the town invites residents of Clare and northern Isabella counties to attend as local shops close at noon.
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Farwell
W. C. Fulier
Clare
Isabella
Fifteenth Myers Family Reunion Held at Budd Lake
The Myers family met at Budd Lake Harrison on Saturday August 29 with twenty two attendees. Elected officers were H S Myers president PLYMOUTH OH. H D Myers vice president BUCYRUS OH. Mildred McCullough secretary North Fairfield OH. J C Myers treasurer Bucyrus OH. Next reunion at William Tilton North Fairfield Ohio. The day featured a grab bag program, bathing boating and ice cream. Many relatives traveled from Ohio towns including Norwalk Attica Willard Ithaca Carson City and Durand.
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Myers
Budd Lake
Harrison
H. S. Myers
Plymouth
Ohio
H. D. Myers
Bucyrus
Mildred McCullough
North Fairfield
J. C. Myers
William Tilton
Michigan
Erwin Myers
Norwalk
Wm. Tilton
D. M. Myers
H. 8. Myers
Sarah Myers
Joshua Myers
Attica
C. L. Carpenter
Don, Herschel
Willard
Marietta Tilton
Leon Cullough
Gaylord
New Haven
Jake Hull
Hildred
Robert
George Durr
Dave Fortney
Mary Brader
Ithaca
G. Durr, Jr
Carson City
Holmes Kennedy
Bertha
Betty Mitchner
M. Bender
Clyde Bender
Orlin
Lansing
Della Léelaétenfeltz
Durand
Lanshaw Players to Perform in Clare Next Week
George Lilshaw and his company will stage high class comedies and drama in Clare at the Dunlop lots on Sixth Street all week. Opening night features The Old Grouch with Skippy LaMore a noted hit. Admission 10 cents for children 35 cents for adults. one free entry with each paid admission. Gladiolus and dahlias on display at White's Fruit and Floral Farm.
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George Lilshaw
Clare
Dunlop
Sixth Street
Mrs Pean Dunlay Laid To Rest In Vernon Township
Mrs Alice Abbott born in Lapeer County December 25 1872 died August 21 1925 at Mt Pleasant hospital after two year illness. She married Pean Dunlay January 7 1898 and left a husband a son who died in infancy an adopted daughter three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Sunday August 28 in Vernon Township with Rev BE Smith officiating. Buried Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Alice Abbott
Lapeer County
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Pean Dunlay
Frank Acre
Arthur Township
Fred Doty
James Mizer
Pontiac
Alfred Abbott
Hatton Township
Wm. Abbott
Flint
Vernon Township
BE. T. Smith
Cherry Grove
County Fair at Harrison Sept 22–25 1925
The Clare County Agricultural Association invites farmers and families to exhibit animals poultry grain fruit dairy products canned goods jellies baked goods and needlework at the Harrison fair September 22 to 25 1925. Bring exhibits enjoy social contact and friendly rivalry while planning to camp at Wilson State Park nearby. Next week the program of events will be published.
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Harrison
Clare County Agricultural Association
Clare County
Wilson State Park
Fair Grounds
Princess Theatre Week Schedule September Five to Eleven
The Princess Theatre presents Sinners in Heaven with Richard Dix and Bebe Daniels and Marooned on a Desert Island. Ranger of the Big Pines shows true west guardians of law. The Rag Man airs with Jackie Coogan. The Lost Battalion features American Legion Special. Matinees Tuesday and Thursday at 3 30, 20 to 10 cents. Coming attractions include Charlie's Aunt and So Big among others.
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Richard Dix
Bebe Daniels
Sun
Big Pines
Jackie Coogan
American Legion Special
Charlie
Wages of Virtue
Swanson
Tongues of Flame
Meighan
Coleen
Moore
Harold Lloyd
Meet Cousin Kate Monday at Clare Congregational Church
The Ladies Guild of the Congregational Church announces Mil dred Ross Anderson, a noted impersonator, will present the play Cousin Kate at the church on Monday evening September 14. Admission is 50c for adults and 25c for children.
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Ladies Guild
The
Congregational Church
Mildred Ross Anderson
Kate
Clare
Mickels
Sportsmen Meet in Big Clare County Gathering
The Clare County Sportsmen meeting at Wilson State Park Harrison drew about 2,000 attendees. I R Cochran urged state conservation aims and a park system, criticizing industrial expansion that harms health and recreation, and called for public cooperation. Others spoke on deer increases at Grayling, local fish hatchery needs, and Clare county water needs. Evening show featured Michigan Wild Life moving pictures.
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Clare County
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Greene
I. R. Cochran
Department of Conservation
Wiy. Cochran
Department
Ralph Hughes
T. W. Hansen
Grayling
H. B. Johnson
Clare
Oscoda
Mrs Roe Injured After Sunday Evening Collision
Mrs. John Roe sustained a severe head wound and multiple bruises when a Chrysler from Detroit struck the Bowen car near Wise township. Mrs. Bowen suffered a severe shock with minor injuries. both cars were badly damaged. Mrs. Roe is improving nicely.
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John Bowen
Wise Township
John Roe
1926 Michigan Auto Plate Production Nears Completion
War den H. H. Jackson announces at the state prison that 950000 automobile license plates for 1926 are being produced with white numerals on black. Of these, 150000 will be commercial plates. Enameling to finish by early September. Prison industries also to make over 100000 1926 plates for Vermont.
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Michigan
Michigan State Prison
H. H. Jackson
Vermont
Clare Man Weds Coleman Girl at Rosebush Parsonage
Arthur E. Richmond of Clare and Miss Viva Jones of Coleman wed at the Methodist parsonage in Rosebush on Thursday evening August 27. They were joined by the bride’s brother Elmer Jones and Mrs Elmer Jones. The couple will reside in Clare. Best wishes from friends.
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Arthur E. Richmond
Clare
Viva Jones
Coleman
Rosebush
Elmer Jones
Elmer
Jones
Eastern Stars Hold Enthusiastic Meeting
Zenobia Chapter of the Eastern Stars at the Masonic Hall held its largest meeting of the year to initiate the biggest class in local history. New members Dorris Gerow A J Doherty Jr Russel Koch Benjamin Parish and John Asline were welcomed and Worthy Matron Myra Asline led an exceptional ceremony.
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Zenobia ‘Chapter of the
Eastern Stars
Masonic Hall
Dorris Gerow
A. J. Doherty, Jr
Russel Koch
Benjamin Parish
John Asline
Myra Asline
Bible Made Plain Excerpt on Why Evil Permits Comfort
Short ad noting a religious pamphlet titled The Bible Made Plain. It promises clear answers to why God permits evil, describing the literature as comforting and satisfactory. Mail order address PP O Box 104 Saginaw Michigan 8618.
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Saginaw, Mich
Fire truck pumpers demonstrated by Robinson Distributing
Representatives from Robinson Distributing Co of Charlotte demonstrated the Robinson Barton centrifugal fire truck pumper. They showed city hydrant pressure tests and increased pressure with 1 2 and 4 streams. Demonstrations on the river proved the pump's high water intake and capability to mount on a farm truck to cut costs and insurance. Officials from townships and the city urged consideration and cooperation.
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Robinson Distributing Co
Charlotte
Robinson-Barton
McEwan and
6Th Streets
Pyrotol Made Available To Clare County Farmers
Clare county farmers may obtain another carload of the government explosive Pyrotol. Price expected 9 1 2 cents per pound. Free caps with each 200 pound order while stock lasts. Orders at Clare Realty Co or Jas S Bicknell Citizens State Bank. Place orders early.
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Clare County
Clare Realty Co
Jas. S. Bicknell
Citizens State Bank
Large Dahlias Record at White's Fruit & Floral Farm
White's Fruit & Floral Farm raises dahlia size to eight inches. The floral outfit features over one hundred dahlia and gladiolus varieties. Mrs. A B Barry of Coleman reports a pure white dahlia eight inches in diameter and twenty four inches in circumference shown at Potter Grocery.
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White’s Fruit
A. B. Barry
Coleman
Potter Grocery
Dance Plan At Loomis Next Wednesday
Announcement invites everyone to attend a Loomis dance on the upcoming Wednesday evening with good music and a good time. The note is signed by A. J. Worden encouraging attendance.
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Loomis
Governor Assures Paving of M14 in Present Location
Congressman Roy O. Woodruff returns to Washington from Hawaii and reports a successful meeting with Gov. Grosbeck and highway officials. They plan a joint visit to inspect M-14 and confirm paving along its present route through Clare and west of Houghton and Higgins lakes. The M-14 Association urges wider membership at $1.00.
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Roy 0. Woodruff
Washington D. C
Hawaiian Islands
M14 Association
Washington
Lansing
A. E. Achard
A. J. Grosbeck
Detroit
Clare
Houghton
Higgins Lakes
Woodruff
The Lost Battalion at Princess Theatre
A World War I drama shown at Princess Theatre features the Doughboys in their six day siege with minimal rations and ammunition. The film, raising funds for the American Legion Endowment Fund, portrays frontline courage and sacrifice while urging public support.
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Now¢man’s
American Legion Endowment Fund
Princess Theatre
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of my wife. Thanks for the beautiful flowers and the singers who visited. Rev. Smith offered comforting words. Pean Duniay
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Rev. Smith
Pean Duniay
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John Womer
Gerow-Root
Eberhart’s Grove
Merrihew
Lanshaw
White's. Fruit & Floral Farm
Mrs. Pean Dunlay
Cousin Kate
ER. R. Cochran
Clare Man
A. J. Worden
Groesbeck
Princess
Legion
John Asting
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