Collision at Dunlop crossing claims one life and injures six
A Friday morning wreck at the Dunlop crossing involving an Ann Arbor railroad extra crew motor car and a Clare Elevator coal truck left six crew members seriously hurt and one killed. Foreman William Maybee died at Bronstetter hospital after suffering a skull fracture and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Dunlop Crossing
William Maybee
Bronstetter ‘Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
William Lange, Jr
Ralph Brown
Lee Farm
Clare
Mr. Brown
Maybee
Lawrence Seil
Mr. Seil
Brown
W. F. Clute
Rogers
William Lange
Owosso
M. Callihan
Hadio tubes and B. batteries Kirk Patrick's dinie
Readable fragments describe radio tubes and B batteries with unclear references to Kirk Patrick. The text remains fragmented with no coherent event or outcome to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadio
Kirk
Partick
Sipready
Trout Planted In County Streams By Local Clubs
About 140000 brook and rainbow trout from county ponds were planted in Tobacco river branches and upper county streams this summer. Harrison Hunting and Fishing Club and Clare Rod and Gun Club provided free labor, with fish supplied by the federal bureau of fisheries from Northville hatchery. The stock ranged three to four inches and, officials say, should see minimal losses after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Harrison
Harrison Hunting and Fishing Club
Tobacco River
Large Exhibits Displayed At County Fair In Clare County
The Clare county fair opened at Harrison with more exhibits than ever, drought notwithstanding. Apples from Fowler orchards draw attention while education displays progress. Miss Morgan from Clare high school judges canning and cooking. Four H youths show eleven calves. fourteen race horses compete. Today's program features a baseball game, home talent play, Clare high band, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison
Clare County Agricultural Society
Fowler
Clare Farwell
Miss Morgan
Clare High School
Clare High Football Postponed to Next Tuesday
The Clare high school football opener scheduled for Beaverton today is postponed to next Tuesday due to the Clare county fair at Harrison. Coach Alldread gains extra practice time as 25 players train. last year’s substitutes and new recruits show good form while lettermen improve. A game with Barryton is set for next week Friday with the second team to play on Clare field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Beaverton
Harrison
Alldread
Barryton
Epworth League Begins Sunday with 6 30 Meeting Time
Notice to leaguers urges all members to attend in the League rooms at 6 30 this Sunday. Watch for further announcements next week as plans are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Reward for stolen sheep in Hatton township
James O Connor offers 100 dollars for the return of his sheep taken from pasture in Hatton township. The notice seeks the safe recovery of the livestock and names the claimant. Readers are asked to aid in locating and returning the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatton Township
Local girl takes second in national audition contest
Miss Nellie Jane Davy daughter of Mr and Mrs L B E Davy won second place in the National Radio Audition contest at Central State Teachers College Mt Pleasant last week. Twelve district contestants competed and judge Professor Richards urged the top two to perform again. Davy trained mainly at Michigan State College with voice as a subject, while the first place winner had two years voice training at a college and a year in Chicago. The contest sponsored by the Atwater Kent foundation offers 5000 dollars to each national winner plus two years tuition. Davy sang The Gipsey Trail accompanied by Mrs Helen Lucille Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Jane Davy
Chicago
Davy
Michigan State College
Atwater Kent Foundation
Galloway
Helen Lucille Bicknell
Fred Morgan to Open Grocery in Rosebush
Fred M. Morgan will open a branch grocery in Rosebush after leasing the Arthur Johnson building. Work underway with painters and updated shelving and fixtures. Morgan has run a Clare grocery with notable success and will offer low margins by buying large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morgan
Rosebush
Fred M. Morgan
Arthur Johnson
Mr. Morgan
Clare
Hurd Returned to Clare for Third Year
Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Hurd will return to the Clare Farwell and Herrick churches for a third year. The annual Kalamazoo conference announced their reassignment citing two successful years with growing memberships and deeper spiritual interest under their leadership. Also noted are transfers and new pastorates for E. T. Smith and several vicinity appointments including Coleman Coleman, Rayle, Whitney, Mackenzie, Kendal, Motyer, Mayhew and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
W. W. Hurd
Clare, Farwell
Herrick
E. T. Smith
Hart
Evart
Sears
Glare
Coleman
J. H. Rayle
Gladwin
L. M. Whitney
Mt Pleasant
C. W. Mackenzie
Shepherd
G. J. Kendal
Rosebush
A. C. Motyer
Seaton
Mt. Pleasant
Church Supper by Guild Ladies Next Thursday
The Congregational church guild invites the public to a supper in the church parlors next Thursday evening. Menu includes macaroni with meat, pork and beans, cabbage salad, buttered carrots, creamed potatoes, brown and white bread, pickles, sliced tomatoes, coffee and pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
Congregational
Rummage Sale To Benefit St. Cecilia Society
The St. Cecilia society announces a rummage sale in the McAllister building on October 8 4th and 8th to raise funds. Proceeds support parish activities and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecilia Society
McAlilgter Building
Redpath Chautauqua Uses Chevrolet Sedans On Rich De Luxe Tour
The Redpath Chautauqua De Luxe circuit now travels by 12 Chevrolet six cylinder sedans replacing buses and trains. The 40 member troupe covers about 7000 miles from Florida to northern Wisconsin from April to September visiting 140 towns in 12 states. Cars haul performers and baggage, with the huge tent by train. average show jumps run around 100 miles with afternoon and evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Existance Redpath Chautauqua
Florida
Wisconsin
Chevrolet
Nellie Taloe Ross
Wyoming
Anne Campbell
Post
Dennis Rook
London
India
Redpath
Trunkline M-61 Is Now Assured Public
State Administrative Board roads committee designates Marion to Tustin route as state road No. 61 and plans final board confirmation next week. Governor Green in Marion confirms approval of M-61, a Standish to Tustin highway linking Standish Gladwin Harrison Marion Dighton to U S 181 long sought by involved communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roads Committee
The
State Administrative Board
Lansing
Marion
Tustin
State Board
Rep
Callaghan
Green
Standish
Gladwin
Harrison
Dighton
U. S. 181
Bake Sale Announced By The Helping Hand Society
Clare reports the Helping Hand Society will run a baked goods sale in Friz parlors next Saturday. Ora James, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Jas Thompson formerly of this city, died near Freesoil when his car left the road and overturned. The funeral service was held Tuesday at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Helping Hand Society
Clare
Ora. James
Jas. Thompson
Lid
Freesoil
Methodiste
Golden Anniversary Celebrated by Harrison Couple
Mr and Mrs Arthur E Rhodes longtime Harrison and Clare county residents marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 10 1929 with relatives and friends visiting from near and far. A reception followed then a brief ceremony under a gold arch conducted by Rev A B Lucas with Mrs Walter Hudson as bride’s maid and Walter Hudson assisting the groom.
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Arthur E. Rhodes
Harrison
Clare County
Walter Hudson
Rhodes
Greenwood Citizen Dies Suddenly Enroute to Flint
Orin Ritter of Greenwood collapsed with an apoplexy and died en route to Flint to attend his mother’s funeral. He died shortly after arriving at Hurley hospital, accompanied by his wife and son. Mrs. Clara Freed of Brown Corners is noted. Funeral from Harrison Congregational church Saturday at 1 30 p.m. He was brother in law to Thomas Bruce of Greenwood.
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Flint
Orin Ritter
Greenwood
Hurley Hospital
Clara Freed
Brown Corners
Harrison
Rally Day Set At Congregational Church To Rejoin Members
Rally Day will be observed at the Congregational church next Sunday with the aim of securing every Sunday School member for the eleven fifteen session. A program includes promotion exercises of the primary department, special music, and a Rally Day sermon by the pastor during the morning worship. Committees work to bring all members of the church and congregation to the ten fifteen service.
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Congregational Church
Show Boat at Princess Theatre Delivers Southern Romance
Laura La Plante stars as Magnolia with Emily Fitzroy as Partha in Show Boat. Ziegfeld stars sing “Bill” and “Old Man River” while Aunt Jemima plantation singers perform. Show Boat sails into town at Princess Theatre with matinee at 3:30 priced 75 and 25 cents, evening 40 and 20 cents.
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Bdn& Ferber
Ziegfield
Bill
Jemima
Laura la Plante
Magnolia
Emily Fitzroy
Partha
Caliope
Princess Theatre
Ram Truck Here for September Ram Meeting
Rams and breeding stock selection highlighted the Ram Truck meeting led by Vern Freeman of Michigan State College. County Agent orders will be delivered and extra rams available. Two sessions in September cover Lake area and Arthur township with discussions on improving marketable flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Freeman
Michigan State College
Bert Scotts
Lake
Clare Cos Share of Primary Fund Named for Clare County
Clare county will receive 35 968 as her share of the 20 million primary school fund based on the state census. The per capita rate is 15 70 with a total census of 1 274 321 after deductions for districts with deficiencies. Checks will be mailed to districts when funds arrive. Other counties receive Isabella 107 628 Saginaw 684 302 Ionia 144 565 Midland 90 636 Gratiot 166 403.40
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Webster H. Pearce
Fred Schaaf
Wm. Henderson
Isabella
Saginay
Ionia
Midland
Gratiot
Social Evening and Chicken Supper at Komp Home
A dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Del Kemp on East Sixth Street in Clare drew L. B. Davy M. R. Howlett C. A. Wellman Lew McCulloch Homer Douglas and J. H. Wilson. Editor M. D. Feighner was absent. Mrs. Kemp noted as a top cook, and the group shared stories of Clare’s early lumbering days during a warm social evening.
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del Kemp
East Sixth Street
L. B. Davy
M. R. Howlett
C. A. Wellman
Lew McCulloch
Homer Douglas
J. H. Wilson
M. D. Feighner
Clare
Farwellé Woman's Relief Corps Bake Sale Notice
The Farwellé Woman's Relief Corps will hold a bake sale on Saturday September 21 at Jas Stinchcomb Produce store. Pies fried cakes cookies and other good foods will be offered. Donations are welcome in the forenoon and patronage is solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwellé Woman's Relief Corps
Jas
Stinchcomb’ Produce
William B Maybee Dies of Injuries at Mt. Pleasant
William B Maybee born April 14 1884 in Chippewa township Isabella county died September 13 1929 at Mt. Pleasant hospital age 45 and 4 months. He lived west of Rosebush worked for Ann Arbor railroad becoming foreman of the extra track crew. Survived by widow Elizabeth Robinson mother Mrs Mary Even Maybee sister Mrs Edna Taylor and brothers Hart Floyd Harry. Funeral at Rosebush Methodist Episcopal church conducted by Rev Motyer interment Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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William B. Maybee
Chippewa Township
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Rosebush
Center
Elizabeth Robinson
Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Maybee
Mary Even Maybee
Edna Taylor
Blanchard
Hart
Shepherd
Harry
Montreal
Canada
Floyd
Pontiac
Methodist Episcopal Church
Motyer
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
WELDCAT WELL NEAR ROSEBUSH SHOWS OIL PROSPECTS
Drillers at West No 1 two miles east and 1.5 miles south of Rosebush Isabella township struck oil, a temporary close in and storage tanks erected. The Dundee formation lies lower than Mt. Pleasant wells, prompting cautious predictions as to drilling outcomes near Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West No. 1
Rosebush
Isabella Township
Dundee
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Gospel Meetings Ten To Be Held In Clare Next Week
Gospel meetings will open next Sunday evening at seven thirty at the Baptist church and run all week. Pastor Rev A P B MacDonald will be assisted by Rev H Roloff a noted gospel singer and Rev CG A Perrigo lately moved to our city. Their capable leadership promises many helpful messages in word and song for the public and those drawn to spiritual interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A. PB. MacDonald
H. Roloff
A. Perrigo
Whch
Our
Charva
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Maybee
Rebekahs
A, Mermbar
Federal Bureau
James O'Connor
Bake Sale
Thomas Bruce
George Bates
Arthur Township
Clare Cos
Komp Home
Whitmore Company
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