Green Carries Clare County by Large Primary Margin
Clare county voters gave Fred W. Green a strong showing in the county tally with about three to one over Groesbeck. Loren D. Dickinson won comfortably for Lieutenant Governor while George Roxburgh led for State Senator. Richard Hmergon secured a decisive majority over William Allswede, boosting his nomination prospects. The sheriff race narrowed to Woods leading by six votes over Cook, with Halstead third and Rutter fourth. Schaaf won Treasurer, Slater Road and Drain Commissioners confirmed, and Johnson led in Surveyor after Clare votes shifted the result to White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Fred W. Green
Ionia
Groesbeck
Loren D. Dickinson
Garfield Township
Green
George Roxburgh
Reed City
Senator Karcher
Rose City
Richard Hmergon
William Allswede
Hersey
Osceola County
Woods
Cook
Halstead
Rutter
Schaaf
Asline
Slater
Johnson
White
Clare
Motorcycles Pass Through Clare for Weekend Run
The annual reliability motorcycle run sponsored by the Lansing State Journal will visit Clare on September 18 and 19. Contestants arrive around noon Saturday and register on entering and leaving the city. Lansing Motorcycle Club president Oscar Lenz arranged entertainment and parking. Clare has hosted the event for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lansing State Journal
Clare
Oscar Lenz
Lansing Motorcycle Club
H. B. Johnson
Princess Theatre September 1 to 24 Inclusive Schedule
The listing promotes films at Princess Theatre with titles including Dragon Strike and Son of a Sheik as well as stage acts and dancing prize fights. It notes showings from September 1 through 24 with matinee times and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Life
Bert Lytell
Sun
Bebe Daniels
Thur-Fri
Mlle Modiste
Corinna Griffith
Rudolph Valentino
Appreciation of Clare County's Beauty and Farms
By H B Johnson the article argues Clare County offers scenic beauty from lakes to valleys and rich farmland. It urges residents to feel the beauty within and notice the landscape from M-14 to Kleman Corners, noting farmsteads and summer homes while lamenting apathy to the scenery.
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H.B. Johnson
The
Sentinel
Clare County
Clare
Upper
Peninsular
Michigan
Detroit
Water Hole
Munising
Kleman Corners
James Hills
Tobacco River
Firemen bravely combat oil tank blaze in Clare
Lightning struck the Clare Oil Company kerosene tank igniting a frame shelter and blacking out power. Firefighters arrived in five minutes, cooled the seven thousand gallon tank and pipes, and prevented a catastrophic explosion near the railroad tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Oil Company
Appreciation Letter From Lewis B. H. Slater
The letter thanks Clard county voters for their loyalty in the recent primary and promises the trust placed in him will not be misplaced. It is signed by Lewis B. H. Slater in a formal tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clard County
Lewis BH. Slater
Willys Knight Sedan Stolen From Thompson & Wilkinson
A new Willys Knight seventy four door sedan was stolen from the Thompson and Wilkinson Implement store on West Fourth Street last Thursday night. The cash drawer holding about fifteen dollars was taken as well. The theft was not discovered until Friday morning when the store opened at eight. Allen Crum reported a near collision around midnight with a new Willys Knight driven by two men with no lights at West Fourth and Beech. Overland dealers nationwide were notified in hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Knight
Thompson & Wilkinson Implement
West Fourth Street
Allen Crum
Texaco
West Fourth and
Beech Streets
Willys- Knight
Overland
Many Pretty Flower Gardens In Evidence
The article highlights the beauty of gardens near Clare. It focuses on the M. E. Brewer home where Lena Brewer and Edith Brewer maintain an old fashioned yard with perennials, dahlias, asters and gladiolas. A moss rose box near the south porch is in full bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
M. EH. Brewer
Lena Brewer
Hdith
Brewer
Auto wreck injures Clare cider mill owner M. J. Butterfield
M. J. Butterfield, owner and manager of the Clare cider mill, suffered a fractured hip and multiple injuries when his car left the road and overturned nine miles south of Beaverton after a Saginaw fair trip. He was pinned beneath the vehicle and later taken to Alma for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Butterfield
Clare
Beaverton
Butterfield
A. KE. Powers
Saginaw
Powers
Mr. Butterfield
Sanford
Warner-Simcoe wedding held near Sand Lake Michigan
Miss Dorothy Warner of Grand Rapids wed Mr. Robert Simcoe of Sand Lake in a August ceremony at the bride and great’s home near Sand Lake. Rev. Ostrum officiated with Lillian Warner as maid of honor and John Simcoe as best man. The couple plans to reside at Simcoe's father's farm after a Canada trip.
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Great
Sand Lake
Mich
Dorothy Warner
Grand Rapids
Clare
Robert Simcoe
Hisse Fitch
Reed City
Chas. Ostrum
Rockford
Lillian Warner
John Simcoe
Delores Zank
Canada
Niagara Falls
Sheridan Township
Consumers Power Company
M. Simcoes
Delphian Society Opens Second Year With Dinner
Clare Delphian Society met at president Mrs. Jas. Duncan’s home for a six o’clock dinner to begin its second year. Eleven members attended as toastmaster Miss Laila Wilson introduced speaker Mrs. Wilma Achard who shared Alaska travel highlights and western coast scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Delphian Society
Jas. Duncan
Hampton Garver Couples Quietly Wed in Clare County
Geraldine Hampton and Floyd Garver eloped Saturday evening August 21 and were married by Rev. Chas Kleinhardt. Attendants were Forest and Mrs Garver. The bride, oldest daughter of A. D. Hampton, has taught in Clare county for two years. The groom, son of Mrs Hilen Garver, is a farmer from Arthur township. They will live in the area for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Hampton
Floyd Garver
Chas. Kleinhardt
Brown Corners
Forest Garver
A. D.hampton
Grant Towship
Clare County
Hilen, Garver
Arthur Township
Rev E T Smith Returns to Clare Church
The Methodist Episcopal conference in Traverse City set Clare assignments for the new year with Rev E T Smith returning to Clare and Farwell others assigned across nearby towns including Barryton Evart Gladwin Marion Mt Pleasant Rosebush Weidman Leaton Winn and Wayland under bishops and district heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Church
M. BE. Nash
Winn
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Traverse City
C. S. Wheeler
Petoskey
H. A. Armstrong
Big Rapids
Clare
Armstrong
Barryton
B. A. Baker
Bvart
Sears
W. J. Atkinson
Evart
J. H. Butleman
Gladwin
Robert
Miller
W. H. Peck
Marion
C.S. Jenkins
Mt. Pleasnt
M. H. Reusch
Mt. Pleasant Indian Parish
C. W. Campbell
Rosebush
L. M. Whitney
Weidman and
Leaton
D. B. Swem
Verette Family Holds First Reunion at Old Home
The Verette family gathered for their first annual reunion on Labor Day at the old home. Seven brothers attended along with most of the sisters and extended family, sharing a potluck meal, music, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verette Family
Old Home
Douglas Smith
West Palm Beach
Florida
Wilfred Klingener
Mayme Stevens
Chicago
Joseph Verrette
Clare
Jesse Verrette
Allen Verrette
Phil. Verrette
Percy Verrette
Flint
Chas. Verrette
Albert Verrettte
Bert Anderson
Larsing
Ben “Webb
Sheridan
Ralph Stevens
Fred Verrette
To the voters of Clare County
Fred W Schaaf issues a courteous note thanking voters for primary support and pledges to run the office in the same trustworthy and efficient manner if elected.
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Fred W. Schaaf
Special Notice on Doctor Foland Absence in Mt Pleasant
Hye Sight Specialist Doctor Foland will be out of his Mt Pleasant office Monday Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 21 and 22. Arrange your dates accordingly. Foland Optical Co Mt Pleasant Mich to sale now going on at Kirkpatrick's Drug Store adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hye
Foland
Mt. Pleasant
Kirkpatrick
Adv
Auction Sale Announced for Clare Area by Groves
Public auction advertised for Monday September 27 near Clare with Groves selling at 12:80 p.m. A second listing notes an all day sale by John Heintz & Son at Lily Lake, two miles south of Greenwood town hall, to be cried by Thos Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Erwin
Clare
Groves
John Heintz & Son
Lily Lake
Greenwood Town Hall
Thos, Groves
Local fashion consultant at Style Shoppe unveils Bonnie Jean patterns
W. L. Garand of DuBois- Mann Co. in Grand Rapidswill present an exclusive Bonnie Jean and Criterion patterns along with Wolverine tailored hats at Style Shoppe 409 McHwan Street on Tuesday September 21 1926. Clare and vicinity ladies invited to inspect new line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Garand
DuBois- Mann Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
Style
McHwan Street
Criterions
Clare and
Vicinity
Caple Improving After Saginaw General Hospital Operation
Robert Caple is recovering well after a recent operation at Saginaw General Hospital and is expected to be able to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Caple
Saginaw General Hospital
County Fair Sets Friday School Day Activities
Friday September 24 is designated School Day by the county fair management with free admission for teachers and pupils. A prize honors the school with the highest enrollment percentage, and a large school parade is expected with about fifteen hundred children. Exhibits in the administration building must display work from at least one third of pupils, with student names and teacher details. Athletic events include baseball between Clare high and Farwell Harrison high, plus youth races, broad jump, and ball throwing events for various age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Management
Clare High School
Farwell
Harrison
Gilmore Kazid
Rosebush Professionals
Clare
Farmers
Child Struck By Auto Injures Six Year Old in City
Mary Ellen White six year old daughter of Edward and Mrs. White proprietors of the Hotel Thompson was struck by a car driven by F B Clark of Brant Michigan while playing near Clute garage. She was examined by Dr Clute found no bones broken and rests at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen
Edward A. White
Hotel
Thompson
F. 8. Clark
Brant
Michigan
Clute
Dale Gillis
Clark
Good Literature Club Opens with September Meeting
The Good Literature Club invites all members to the opening gathering on Tuesday evening September 21. Mrs. Clara Sterhaman delivers a greeting with remarks on organization by Mrs. Johanna Mack and Mrs. John Wilson while Mrs. Adelaide Biden presents Club Prophecy. Social hour led by Miss Verda Zuschnitt, hostess Maude Callihan. Also advertised: FOR SALE Two office desks at 103 W. 7th 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Literature Club
Clara Sterhaman
Johanna Mack
John Wilson
Adelaide Biden
Vérda Zuschnitt
Maude Callihan
Clare County Fair Week Planned With Entertainment
The Clare County fair at Harrison next week runs Wednesday to Friday with agriculture stock fruit and events including band concerts free acts horseshoe contests base ball games and races. A merchants petition backs closing shops Friday afternoon for families to attend.
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Clare County
Harrison
Harrison Zetetic Club entertains at Ohio Tavern
Thirty members and guests of the Harrison Zetetic Club were entertained at the Ohio Tavern by hostess Mrs. Burtrand T Kane. Music included performances by Miss Marguerite Henderson Miss Gayla Harper and others with piano accompaniment. A seating reception and meal followed with gladiolus decor. The next meeting is planned for Mrs. Matie Stevens home the first Tuesday of October. Reception for teachers set for September 29 at the Ohio Tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Zetetic Club
Ohio Tavern
Burtrand T. Kane
Lonefellow
Marguerite Henderson
Gayla Harper
Gladys ‘Kinne
Nenah. Crigier
Ida M. Crigier
Matie Stevens
County Voter Thanks Post Election Campaign Remarks
H B Halstead thanks county voters for loyal support at the polls last Tuesday though not the winner. He says he benefited from the campaign efforts and expresses appreciation to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Halstead
Correction notice for arrest and fine in Farwell
The Sentinel corrects last week’s item: John Miller was arrested on Labor Day at Farwell and fined 25 dollars plus costs for inviting a disturbance. The fine assessed was 5 dollars with no additional costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seitinel
John Miller
Farwell
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County
Emerson
Princess Theatre
New York City
Smurderer
Willys Knight
Thompson & Wilkinson
Brewer Farm
Warner-Simcoe
Delphians
Hampton-Garver
E. T. Smith
Clare Church
Fred Verette
Vernon Township
Bisie Howlett
Clare High
Bowler
Clare County Fair
Clare-Farwell
Clare American Legion
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