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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1926
Page
1
The Clare county political notice explains no Democratic candidates will appear on the county ballot for county offices. Voters may write in names, while Governor and Lt. Governor candidates are set on the state ticket. The piece lists Republican nominees and notes primary results largely determine the county race.
Mr and Mrs James Snider of Vernon township announce the marriage of their daughter Erma Hugene to Mr Percy Hutson of Detroit. The ceremony was held in Flint Friday evening September 8 at 8 00. The couple will reside at 325 Rosedale Court and plan a home in Flint.
The thirteenth annual Saginaw Fair opens Monday with Children’s Day and free entry for schoolchildren. Expenditures exceed $25,000 for a star filled free act program and a 1776 fireworks spectacle. Harness and running races offer over $5,500 in purses as top speed horses gather for four stake races. Nine exhibition buildings will display a large live stock and farm products show with $26,000 in premiums.
The Clare County Agricultural Society promotes the 1926 fair at Harrison September 22 to 24. Officials urge farmers and families to exhibit crops livestock and goods, enjoy social ties, and plan ahead for a full program next week.
Fifty eight persons gathered at Burt Root home near Hersey for a family reunion. A pot luck dinner was served and attendees from Clare, Afton, Hywart, Iron River, Duluth, Whit, Florida and other nearby places enjoyed the event.
Isabella county mourns the death of Mrs. Josephine Bossance Allen born June 4 1864 in Oxford County Canada She died in Detroit September 1926 at her daughter’s home Survived by her husband six children Perry William Mrs Jake Seiter Mrs Fred Bouchy and Mrs Herbert Boochy plus many grandchildren Funeral services were held September 5 at Rosebush Methodist Church with Rev Leroy Whitney and she rests at Cherry Grove Cemetery Clare Michigan
State and county returns will be received at Clare Realty Co for Clare County. Rev H B Johnson will oversee from AP. state returns come direct from Green's headquarters. Tuesday evening invited for all interested at Clare Realty Co or call 39 for information.
Notice that Louch and Bryant will reopen at the old South McEwan stand in Clare to serve old customers with all kinds of blacksmithing and horse shoeing. They invite bringing in beet knives.
Mr and Mrs F M Shumway Mrs Roy LaForge Mrs Jessie Meyers and Angus McLeod returned Monday evening from a 21400 mile auto trip into eastern Canada visiting relatives near Owen Sound. They also attended the Pronto fair and reported an excellent time.
A census of vehicle flow on Michigan roads records M-14 between Mt. Pleasant and Clare as the busiest with 1 721 vehicles. Counts along M-14 near Lincoln township total 1 436 vehicles with 170 from out of state. Other routes like M-24, M-14 north of Forest Hill, and segments near Ithaca, Alma, St. Louis, and Deerfield report varied volumes and interstate origins.
Governor ignores farm women of Michigan who pleaded for a single seat on the State Fair Board to oversee Boys and Girls clubs. The appointment went to a governor’s law partner with golf course based agricultural education, sparking criticism from Clare County Green for Governor Club.
G M Bierly of Lake George sells his Buck eye Lodge property to Detroit buyers and plans to winter in Adrian. He founded the Bierly addition and built the first summer home on a stone foundation, boasting a notable collection of mounted birds and a 230 pound deer head shot nearby.
The stockholders of the Long Lake Farmers Telephone Company announce a dance at Frost town hall on Saturday evening September 11. Music and a good supper are assured. Invitations extend to all. Supper committee includes Hoa Cooper Zola Clark Henrietta Wallingon Mrs Wm Hutchingon and Freda Whitmer.
Edgar G Cochran secretary of the Department of Conservation will address Farwell and nearby residents at the city park at 7 00 p m He will defend Governor Groesbeck administration in clear terms.
Harvey Thornton, once jailed after a forest raid near Roscommon county, resurfaced in Harrigan to claim property via a replevin. Sheriff Origier delayed to summon the U S Marshal, and Thornton was sent to Bay City for the next Federal court term likely for trial.
Detroit based Democratic Governor candidate William A. Comstock plans a Clare stop en route to Gladwin. He will arrive about five o'clock and meet party leaders until six fifteen after delivering a speech in Gladwin. This marks his second Clare visit since the campaign began.
Fred Donner has disposed of his harness and shoe repairs shop to Peter Creager of Elkton Michigan who will take immediate possession. The Donners moved to Clare from Suttons Bay about a year ago and expanded the business with new machinery and shoe repair services.
The Teale family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Jas Teale in Sheridan drew forty five attendees including three sons two daughters and many grandchildren. Grandma Teale aged eighty three welcomed everyone as they shared supper ice cream music and stories of youth with relatives from Toledo Gulfport Flint Fowler and Sheridan.
Dr. Jan Metzelaar of the University of Michigan and the state conservation department surveys Clare County lakes and streams to identify suitable fish species for each water. He plans a winter trip to Sweden to study hatchery methods and may introduce Atlantic salmon to Michigan waters.
The article discusses forming a community band in Clare with past interest and local support. It notes neighboring Ewart already hosts bands and summer concerts draw crowds. Clare Boosters Club and Chamber of Commerce have discussed the idea, with schools proposed as a potential home for the band.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our bereavement after the death of our little daughter. Special thanks for floral offerings and to Rev. H. B. Johnson, the singers, and all who helped ease our burden. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. White and family.
Movie listings for Princess Theatre show Chip of the Flying Hoot Gibson You know the book You know Hoot You know this is something good. Wanderer Special cast A Certain Man had two sons moral tale. The Wilderness Woman with Aileen Pringle features laughs and laughs with matinee pricing. Noted cast and prices listed for several days.
A detailed sketch of Hobo's Retreat near Clare Michigan a shaded riverside spot next to the Ann Arbor Railroad where traveling workers gather around fires cook meals sleep in rustic camps and swim in the Tobacco River trout pools and elm shade. The piece praises the landscape yet notes it is seldom visited save by these itinerant travelers.
Twenty three football candidates reported to the high school field as Coach Floyd Alldread opened practice. He size up the lineup and predicted a strong season with veterans Clarey, Lester, Thayer, and Wally Johnson back, plus promising recruits. The first game is set for Friday September 24 against Barryton at home. local fans urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Crouse spent Wednesday at Crystal Lake with friends enjoying the day at the scenic spot.
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