Ex-Service Work Progressing In Clare County
Miss Anne Helm of the Red Cross assisting Clare County ex service men to prove governmental claims under the Sweet Bill. Men must submit notarized affidavits and medical evidence to the U S Veterans Bureau to expedite claims. Helm travels to Farwell Harrison and rural districts, interviewing locals and starting new claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Helm
Red Cross
Clare County
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Ganal St
Chicago
Ill
Bureau
Jones
Smith
Miss Helm
Red Grass
Farwell
Jay Bellinger
Harrison
Clare
Auto Overturns Near Harrison
While en route from Harrison to this city, Mr and Mrs Gee Baker and son Harold and Mr Barlow from Toledo were in a car that hit loose gravel two miles south of the county seat. The vehicle overturned twice into a ditch but all fled with minor injuries except Mrs Baker who suffered a bad cut on the left leg and a strained back. The car was driven to town for treatment at Dr Clutes office where wounds were dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Gee
Baker and Son
Harold
Barlow
Toledo
Secretary appoints reps to aid in affidavits
The Secretary organizes work and appoints representatives Clifford Malesh Lake Jay Bellinger Farwell Seymour Andrus Harrison and N L Tibbits Clare to make appeals and assist in assembling affidavits during the Secretary's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Malesh
Lake
Jay Bellinger
Farwell
Seymour
Andrus
Harrison
N. L. Tibbits
Clare
Primary School Interest Fund Allocation to Clare County
The Primary School Interest Fund has been apportioned to Clare County. The per capita amount awarded is $11.50, distributing funds to support local education initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Notice to Contractors for Clare County Road Project
The Clare County Road Commissioners invite sealed bids at the county clerk in Harrison for one mile of Class B gravel road in Freeman and Lincoln townships. Bids due September 19, 1923 at 1 30 p m with a $50 certified check. Plans and specs available at the clerk’s office. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed Seymour Andrus, County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Road Commissioners
Clare County
Harrison
Freeman
Lincoln Townships
Mich
Seymour Andrus, Co, Clerik
First Trap Shoot To Be Held Sunday
The Clare County Gun Club will host its first trap shoot of the season near the river north of the city at 9:60 Sunday morning. The event is open to all residents, including country visitors, with pigeons supplied by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Gun Club
Merritt Arbor Special Meeting Wanted Members
A special Merritt Arbor meeting is set for Monday evening September 10. All members urged to attend and bring well filled baskets. Alice Henderson, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Arbor
Alice Henderson
Sec
Florida and Michigan readers praise Florida climate
A New Smyrna letter prints Florida favorable reports from Clare, Michigan residents now in California or Florida. H. A. White lauds Florida advantages, while urging appreciation for Michigan’s natural beauty and progressive residents who own winter homes in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Smyrna
Fla
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Michigan
California
Florida
W. Hemsell
U. S
Patoka
Hawaii
Masons of Harrison to Seek Revenge Next Tuesday
The Harrison and Far well ball team will seek revenge next Tuesday afternoon for the 4 to 3 loss inflicted on them August 29th at Harrison by the local lodge team. The game at Harrison was fast and fun with C. A. Reading claiming he has not lost a game this year. The public is invited to attend at the local diamond at 3:30 with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons of
Harrison and Farwell
Harrison
C. A. Reading
Epworth League Begins Schedule With Special Music
Sunday September 9 at 6:00 PM the Epworth League holds its regular devotional service with a planned program and leadership by Miss Melissa Waddington and Miss Marion Reading. A Friday September 14 at 7:30 PM officers election will be followed by games music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Melissa, Waddington
Marion Reading
Card of Thanks for kindness during illness and death
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Milberry and the Gingers for their services. Mrs Mary Shilling, Mr and Mrs W B Shilling, Mr and Mrs D W Osborn, and the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milberry
Gingers
Red Cross Seeks Ex-Service Men in Clare County
Attention ex service men as Clare County Red Cross calls a meeting to discuss compensation and government claims. A Red Cross representative is to assist with applications and inquiries. Appointments with James Bicknell, chairman, at Citizens State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Red Cross
James 8. Bicknell
Citizens State Bank
Local residents share visits and plans across Michigan
Detroit visitors and Clare residents mingle through weekend travels and extended visits. Many families travel to Flint Kalamazoo Ann Arbor Saginaw and Vernon township while weddings births church events and school duties shape community life with plans for meetings and future travel.
Thirty Years a Minister of Gospel
Isaac N. Shilling was born February 6 1848 in De Kalb Indiana and died August 30 1923 at Clare at age 75 5 24. He married Mary Gilmore February 13 1869 and had two children Worthy BE and Lillie B. He leaves his wife son daughter six grandchildren and one great grandchild. He served as a United Brethren minister for over thirty years before illness forced retirement. Funeral was held at his residence with Rev C B Milberry officiating and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac N. Shilling
DeKalb County
Indiana
Clare
Mr. Shilling
Mary Gilmore
Stueben County
Worthy BE
Lillie B
Shilling
Kingdom of God
United Brethren Church
C. B. Milberry
Cherry Grove Cemetery
RAY HART FAMILY IN AUTO MISHAP
Mrs. Ray Hart and four children Wilbur Helen Henry and Hazel started from Midland on a trip to Athens to visit Edith Hartman. A deaf man stepped into the road as they passed a wagon causing Wilbur to swerve and flip the car. Mrs Hart was pinned but survived with a sprained arm and bruises while the children escaped unhurt. The car was severely damaged.
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Ray Hart
Wilbur
Helen
Henry
Hazel
Mildand
Athens
Mis
Edith Hartman
Merrill
Here
Pass
Mrs. Hart
Post
Midland Republican
Albertson and Myers Wedding in Lansing
John C. Albertson of Lansing and Miss Gladys Myers daughter of Franklin Myers of Arthur township were married Sunday September 2 at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. C. B. Milberry officiating. Attendants were Michael L. McGuire and Ruth L. Myers. They will reside in Lansing after a short wedding trip. A shower for the bride was held the Saturday before at her parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Albertson
Lansing
Gladys Myers
Franklin Myers
Arthur Township
C. B. Milberry
Baptist Parsonage
Michael L. McGuire
Ruth L. Myers
Foreign letters on hand at Clare post office
The Clare Michigan post office lists undelivered foreign letters on September 4 1923. Eliza Cordova from Hondo Texas Fran Lidvina from Ghudoviats Route 6 from Quhaz Hungary C Kirkbride Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Mich
Elizsa ‘Cordova
Honde
Texas
Fran Lidvina
Gtudoviats
Quhaz
Hungary
C. Kirkbride
New Ford Models Now on Display at Local Showroom
The article describes the arrival and display of the latest Ford models at I. H. Hampton’s Ford showroom. It highlights a higher radiator standard across the line, a streamlined touring car, sturdier runabout, and an entirely new coupe with improved seating, luggage, and exterior trim. The Four Door Sedan gains enhanced space and front-end changes boosting comfort and appearance, with revolving window regulators and a dome interior light among refinements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Hampton
Ford
Insurance company settles farm fire loss promptly
A fire on the Jordan estate farm four miles northeast of Clare destroyed buildings, farm machinery, hay and grain valued in the thousands. Insurance coverage was $5,160 with Aetna Insurance Co through Clare Realty Co. Loss was adjusted August 30 and settled September 13 when Mrs. Cleota Jordan received the draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Clare
Aetna Insurance Co
Clare Realty Co
Cleota Jordan
Achard
Clare Reality Co
Farm Insurance Department
Bonded Woman at Princess Theatre Sea-Betty Compson Feature
Princess Theatre presents Bonded Woman a sea story starring Betty Compson on Saturday September 8. The program also shows Over the Border a seven reel para mount film on Sunday and Monday the 9th and 10th. Admission 10c and 22c. Then on Tuesday and Wednesday the 11th and 12th Punting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera by BH. A Snow dazzles audiences with a marvelously hotting display. Admission 22c and 38c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Compson
Paramount
Africa
A. Snow
Clare County Fair Dates Set for September 18 21
Clare County officials announce the annual fair will run September 18 to 21. A program committee has prepared four days of events with horse races funded from a set aside sum. Exhibits for livestock produce and merchandise are already being applied for, and organizers urge all residents to display top displays and support the event. The entertainment schedule will be released next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Our Folks in the Golden State
A note on travel and social life in California plus local tidbits from Michigan. Mrs. John Marsh celebrates thirty years of marriage with a Sunday dinner at 305 Parke Street. Out of town guests include the Bickfords Stevens Ford of San Bernardino and Pasadena friends Terwilliger Oliver Rowan. Roy Marsh returns to Pasadena to biscuits work while California trade and growth are highlighted.
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John Marsh
Parke St
Michigan
Oliver
Rowan
Frank Lamoreaux
Cal Terwilliger
Gal
Golden State
California
Roy Marsh
Pasadena
Clare
Farwell
Roy
Los Angeles
Angeles
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Frost
Garfield
Grant
Greenwood
Hamilton
Hatton
Hayes
Lincoln
Redding Sheridan
Summerfield
Surrey
Winterfield
Merrit Arbor
BE. A. White
Most Sincerely Yours, H. A. White
Harrison and Farwell Masonic
Epworth
Mary Shilling
W. B. Shilling
D. W. Osborn
A. L. Blackburn
Detroit
Mrs. Roy Comer
Milwaukee
H.W. Jones
Kalamazoo
Wm. Dwyer
Ann Arbor
Flora D. White
Carson City
CG. M. Jones
Hdawin Russell
Flint
Vernon Township
Mrs. Harace Joiner
Ann ‘Arbor
Ruth Kratz
Grand Rapids
Ladies Aid
P. M. Snider
Jasper Snider
Phoebe Ramey
Wm. Smith
Eli Ramey
Ladies Union
Wm. Hawkins
Maxine
Vera Mae Kratz
John Mayer
Saginaw
Fred Stoll
Cleveland, O
O. J. Smith
Grant Township
Doris Smith
J. A. Jackson
Frank
Jos. Cour
Auto
G. L. Firestone
Toledo, O
I. N. Shilling
Bryan G. Cope
Chas. D. Cope
Pontiac
W. W. Burnell
Yule
Barbara Rose
S. Bogardus
Olaf Olson
Virginia Maxine
Paul Grieser
Charles Ackerman
The
Saginaw Valley Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Midland
J. H. Seeley
P. Brown
Hdna
A. J. Seeley
Ground Lake
N. Y
Orletta
Hillig Harrison
Qgurfen
Edw. Barber
Harold Smith
Davison
Colin
Lila. McDonald
United States Post Office
I. E
Hampton
Insurance Company
Pet
A. Gorr
D. Hubel
A. Haley
Clute
Oden
Stongh
Gorr Il
R. Bogen
J. Groves
I. Terwilliger W. Foster
R. Remer
Princess Theatre
Clare CO. Fair
J. L. Oliver
Jos. Rigels
Yosemite Valley
Fry A
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