County Fair at Harrison Next Week Sees Sept 1 Event
Readable fragments outline a county fair at Harrison scheduled for early September. The text shifts to a personal letter from Miss Mayme O Grady of Saginaw describing a vacation from late August traversing Michigan towns, with stops in Unionville Bad Axe Port Austin Harbor Beach Port Huron London Ont Strathroy Chatham Windsor and a return plan via Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme O'Grady
Saginaw
James O'Grady
Papa
Mama
Medicing
Mame McLaughlin
Jim Dwan
Unionville
Bad Axe
Sarah
Point Aux Baraques
Harbor Beach
Port Huron
London
Ont
St. Stephen’s Church
Sarnia
Strathroy
Mayme McLaughlin
Patroit
Detroit
Chatham
Gardgen
Wardsville
Windsor
Guylng
Siko
Tio
Promising Young Life Blotted Out in Vernon City
Beatrice Olive Brasington aged seventeen years three months and eleven days died September 6 1923 at her Vernon City home. Born May 26 1906 in Gilmore township she was a high school senior loved by classmates and family. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Brasington five sisters and one brother and many relatives. Funeral Sunday at home conducted by Rev L M Whitney with burial in Gilmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Olive Brasington
Gilmore Township
Vernon City
Melvin Brasington
James Vedgrift
Vernons
Burnette Graham
Lansing
Mariam Brasington
Alma
Marshall Brock
Vernon
Arden Walters
Glen
Detroit
L. M. Whitney
Farwell
Gilmore Cemetery
Enthusiastic Epworth League Opens New Year Meeting
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church held its first meeting of the year with over fifty present. Leaders Melissa Waddington and Marion Reading led a devotional program. Marian Davy sang a solo, and duets by Harold and Allen Lampman and Nellie Jane Davy with Edwina Van Dyne delighted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Melissa Waddington
Marion Reading
Marian Davy
Harold and Allen Lampman
Nellie Jane Davy
Edwina van Dyne
Rescue the Perishing
Lohnes
Alice Hochstetler
Olga Dixon
Durward Kennedy
Helen Harrington
James Lohnes
Nettie Hachmuth
League
Dorothy Johnson
Rosella Waddington
Courtney Milam Killed In Interior Decorating Incident
Mr and Mrs Jake Milam of Hatton township received a telegram stating their son Courtney Milam of St Louis Mo was killed while doing interior decorating. Mr Milam left Thursday for home and no further details were available at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Milam
Hatton Township
Courtney
St. Louis
Milam
Princess Theatre Week Offerings Feature The Bachelor Daddy
The Princess Theatre advertises a Sunday and Monday program with Thos. Meighan in A Bachelor Daddy about a bachelor with a family of little folks including a baby. Also listed are His Wife's Husband, Black Beauty, and Wallace Reid in The Dictator a six reel production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Meighan
Anna Sewell
Wallace Reid
Clare Masons Defeat in Wet Ground Diamond Clash
On a soggy surface the Clare Masons beat the county team 7 to 4 at Farwell diamond. Reading endured wild throws but kept his perfect string of victories intact as Clare Masons claimed another win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Clare Masons
Farwell
Reading
Red Cross Secretary Seeks Ex Service Men Claims
Red Cross work progresses in Farwell Lake and county areas. Miss Helm conducts thorough outreach to ex service men, maintains card and case files, and pursues new claims. Harrison will host two week outreach with Red Cross and American Legion on fair ground for aid and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Helm
Farwell
Lake
American Legion
Red Cross
Navy
Carl Maxwell
Maywood
Veteran Bureau Hospital
Texas
Georgia
New York
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Montana
Michigan
Clare County
Notice of Special Assessment for Trunk Line Paving
The roll of the special assessment for paving Trunk Line 20 between First St. and Wheaton Ave. is on file for public inspection. The City of Clare will hold a hearing September 24, 1923 at 7:30 PM in Council Rooms for all interested to be heard. Geo. J. White, City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Parker
Edw. Runyan
David Ward
Geo. J. White
Smalley Bros. Church of God
Senna Perro
Alex Lackie
Jennie McLaughlin
Wm. Krahn
Herman Krienkie
C. M. Jones
H. Hampton
W. H. Bicknell
John Dunlop
L. W. Jackson
Citizens State Bank
Clare How. & Imp. Co
J. F. Tatman
Floyd Shoup
Jas. Duncan
Clare County’ Savings Bank
Geo
Hasler
L. B
W. R. Davy
A. E Mussell
W H Hiden
E A White
S. Bogardus
T C. Holbrook
John Foss
Wheaton Ave
Board of Assessors
City of
Clare
Chicken Pie Supper At High School Gymnasium
A chicken pie supper is planned for Tuesday evening September 18 at the High School Gymnasium. Serving starts at 6 o'clock until all are served. Tickets cost 50 cents per plate with profits supporting athletic equipment for the Athletic Association. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Athletic Association
Fehooews First Grade and Grade Totals
The report lists class sizes from first through seventh grade, notes new arrivals Glen wood Holmes and Herbert Trumble, and mentions a literary society planned by seventh graders. High School enrollment stands at 176 with 69 freshmen and officer lists by class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrhardt
Caple
Herbert Grosvenor
Donald Shoup
Duck Season Opens with New Shells and Licenses
Hunters are urged to obtain Super X shells claiming extended range and to secure the new hunting license and updated game laws from Clare How and Investment Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare How
Imp
Sprays and Bouquets at White's Fruit and Portage Farm
A brief notice lists sprays and bouquets available at White's Fruit and Portage Farm. The ad notes offerings include seasonal arrangements and floral deliveries in the local district.
White and Gay Wedding Held at Parents Home
Miss Florence B White and Mr R V Gay wed at 4 PM on Wednesday September 6 in a lawn ceremony at the White home. Rev C B Milberry officiated. Attendants were Miss Laila Wilson and Edward B White. Afterward, refreshments and decorations featured matrimony vine, golden glow, gladiolus and dahlias. The couple plan to reside at 421 South Chestnut Lansing after September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence B. ‘White
R. V. Gay
John White
C. B. Milberry
Laila Wilson
Edward B. White
Michigan
Gay
Clare High School
Toledo
St. Johns High School
U. of M
France
Brezner & Gay
Prudden
Lansing
International
Honorary Architectural Pau Signa Delta
South Chestnut Street
Keith Charged With Felonious Assault After Sheridan Shooting
Eli Smith formerly of Sheridan township, now Deerfield township, Isabella county, was shot in the cheek, chest, and leg by Charles Keith during a burglary raid at a Sheridan house. Keith was arrested and brought to Justice Callihan's court, charged with felonious assault with intent to murder. hearing set for Monday at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Smith
Sheridan Township
Deerfield Township
Isabella County
Charles Keith
Byron
Sheridan
Keith
Smith
Memorial certificates for ex service men parents urged
Ex service men parents urged to contact Clare Jay Bellinger Farwell Clifford Malesh Lake and Charles Amble or Harrison to obtain memorial certificates and white marble headstones for deceased service members. Wound certificates can also be requested through the same contacts. N. La Tibbils, Post. Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Jay Bellinger
Farwell
Clifford Malesh
Lake
Charles Amble
Harrison
N. la Tibbils
Post. Com
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Prayers
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness in our bereavement and for the flowers. Gratitude to the singers and Rev. Whitney for comforting words and to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brasington and Family. At Isabella County Fair Mrs Wm Adams won first prize for a Ford Coupe in car deville class with most accessories and lowest driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Holmes
Herbert Trumble
Whitney
Melvin Brasington
Isabella County Fair
Clare Rod and Gun Club Becomes Active in Area
A lively Sunday shoot on Walter Pettit's farm drew many for the duck season opening. Next club shoot is Sunday at 2:00 p.m. on Roy Joslin's farm for members only with prizes of cigars and a hunting knife. The club discusses trout protection, wild rice and flowering crops to feed wildlife and invites broader participation. dues are $1. Scores from last Sunday include Hochstetler 20 and Bassett 16 among numerous participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Pettit
Roy Joslin
Clare
George Anderson
Clare Hardware & Implement Co
Hochstetler
Nickerson
Anderson
Miller
Erter
Feighner
Heber
Sanford
Wilson
Roy
White
Lange, Sr
Asline, Jr
Shoup
Laner
Asline
Gallagher
Comer
Terwilliger
Carrier
Halstead
Hampton
Fifteen Day Vacation Across Oregon and California
A Clare county reader recounts a fifteen day trip with family from Hood River to Portland to the Oregon coast at Sea Side, then Oregon City, Eugene, Grant Pass and the California line visiting Long Beach. They note car traffic along US highways, stay with friends George and Jim Hersey, and mention Jim’s honey business with four hundred swarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Ore
the Sentinel
Zana
Portland
Emma
Oregon Trail
Sea Side
Oregon City
Eugene
Grant Pass
California Line
Ashland
George
James Hersey
Jim
North Main Street
Pacific Highway
Oregon
California
Long Beach
S. Lee
Little Frederick Ray Andrews Dies at Age Two
Frederick Ray Andrews infant son of Mr and Mrs Oatis Andrews of Lansing died Thursday morning August 28 at home from convulsions. He was two years and four days old. Survived by parents two sisters Freda and Wava grandparents aunts uncles and many friends. The family expresses sorrow and faith in a hoped reunion beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey “Garners
Frederick Ray Andrews
Oatis Andrews
Lansing
Frederick
Freda
Wava
September Term of Circuit Court list of cases
The September term of the circuit court includes The People vs Sam Milkie and others for liquor law violations, rape, bastardy, receiving stolen property, and indecent liberties. Civil actions include assumpsit, trespass, divorce suits, and partition or quiet title petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the People
Sam Milkie
Frank Burns
Frank Pringle
Jud Davis
Ramey Cour
Charles Bingham, Sr
Paul Truss
Oliver Gosine
Frank Butterfield
Jud Brasington
Max
Martin Loeffler
Sam Renner
Ed McNelly
Good Literature Club Announces First Meeting
The Good Literature Club will hold its first meeting at president Mrs A H Horton’s home next Tuesday evening. Roll call will be answered by vacation experiences, promising an interesting gathering. Each member has a neat year’s work book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Horton
Babe Called To Rest In Cherry Grove
Little Bertha Viola Wilgon of Grant township was born November 11 1922 and died September 3 at age 1 9 28. She is survived by her parents a brother a sister and grandparents. Rev BH Snyder led services at the home and the child was laid to rest in Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bertha Viola
Jos. Wilgon
Grant Township
BH. Snyder
Cherry Grove
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Beatrice Brasington
Epworth
Courtney Milam
Kleman Ranch
Princess Theatre
R. C
Farwell,Lake
Fehooews
Stella Lampman
Albert Leis
Vera Mae Kratz
Miss Garder
Howard Wait
Frank Bicknell
Fern McNeill
Elizabeth Wildman
Miss Hill
Clara Ward
Marie Hutchinson
Helen Hebher
School A Business
White's
Ady
Keith VS
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Lange, Jr
Lee
Clareites
Fred N. Clark
Corrine M. Clark
Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co
Assumpsit
James A. Reeder
John Rhodes
Daniel T. Patton
Chancery
Charles Klinger
The
State Savings Bank of Harrison
Commercial Savings Bank of
Lyman W. Frisbie
Darius Diamond
Farwell State Savings Bank
Lake Co-Operative Association
Joseph BH. Ladd
August N. Gerhart
Bill
Osborn O. Farnham
Hattie L. Stecky
Stanton Stecky
Lyman W. Frisuie
Charles W. Bowers
Emma Herr
Good Literature Club
Babe
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