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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1923
Page
1
John E H Doherty, an agent for a Dort car, demonstrates to a prospective buyer that his model is superior. He recounts an incident where engine bolts rattled out and the motor fell, yet he still drove two miles home to prove reliability of the Dort car.
E S Feiday announces a rummage sale on September 28 and 29 in the sample room of the new Doherty hotel. Bake sale Saturday from 10 a m to 4 p m. Please deliver rummage Thursday forenoon or notify Mrs D Konip.
Patience Harris Sarringer of Judsonia Arkansas writes to the Sentinel recalling Michigan beloved by Farwell natives. She notes summers in Florida and Michigan memories, describes Tobacco Creek forests springs and waters near Farwell, and recalls her childhood friends including Hirnest now Cadillac police chief. She explains Arkansas climate and farming while expressing enduring Michigan ties.
Appointments of pastors to nearly 400 churches in Michigan outside Detroit were announced at the Michigan annual conference session in Grand Rapids. The list includes Clare to C A Lohnes and other assignments such as Coleman to C W Holden and Farwell to Leroy Whitney, with more names for Gladwin Marion McBain Mt Pleasant Rosebush and Indian Mission.
In memory of my beloved daughter Katherine Mickle who passed away September 21 1922 One year has passed and I miss thee from my home The poem reflects a mother’s deep sorrow and longing for her daughter with lines about loss heaven and an angel calling her away
The Sentinel previews auctions over the next two weeks. Listings include Ben Streibh Mying sale near Farwell on Sept 21 and Oscar Delling sale near Lake George on Sept 28. Sinclair Brothers near Clare plan Oct 2 with 7 horses 34 cows 48 hogs 359 hens. full lists to follow.
Charles Keith of Sheridan township was bound over to the September term of the Circuit Court after a hearing before Justice Callihan. Keith was arrested last week on a felonious assault charge against Eli Smith of Deerfield Township. No bail was set.
Miss Ann Helm of the Red Cross in Clare County has contacted ex service men in Clare Farwell and Harrison to verify war records and disabilities from service. In three weeks 128 men were reached with 57 working elsewhere and 23 filing claims including a case from Hysperia. compensation and hospital care are pursued. Credit is given to Mr Kirkbride of Clare and Dr and Mrs Lamb of Farwell for aiding in securing compensation.
Ward Boody, a Currie farm employee, lost two fingers from his left hand after his hand was caught in rollers of a silage cutter in Vernon township. The machine was stopped before further injury.
Enrollment updates from Kindergarten through high school notes include new entrants Berthel Jackson and Edward Jackson, visits by Mrs White and others, grade-by-grade activities from sand-table farm projects to Indian life studies, poetry, autumn items, and a butterfly. Student elections and society roles are listed along with athletic events and fundraising outcomes.
Epworth League meeting Sunday evening led by former president Miss Dorothy Johnson. The session featured the topic Rally Day and New Trails with Mr Goslow of Mt Pleasant discussing New Trails. Officers for the year were installed by Lawyer Reading and community benefit hoped for. Sprays and Bouquets White's Fruit and Floral Farm.
The American Red Cross is the designated official agency for Japan earthquake aid. a total of 5 million dollars will be raised with 800 thousand in the Central Division. National HQ offers full resources and 110 thousand has been sent to Japan via the State Department. Relief supplies move from the Philippines and Hawaii as Manila surveys food needs. Michigan's quota is 125 thousand and Clare County's is 150 dollars. subscriptions near banks and due next Monday.
The Good Literature Club held its first gathering at Mrs. A. H. Horton’s home on September 18. Members shared vacation memories, including Niagara Falls and the Dells of Wisconsin, and officers outlined the year’s work.
A week of excitement in Clare followed rumors of Ku Klux Klan activity. On Tuesday evening a large cross was found burning on Vernon Hill, lighting the city and drawing many visitors. Residents debated the event amid questions about the organizer and the group’s reach.
The Prin cess Theatre presents two showings of Monte Cristo adapted from Alexandre Dumas. In Paris of the early thirties Estella Taylor Countess de Morcert Tenreel stars in the production with performances September 25 and 26 from 7 to 9 PM with admission 38 and 20 cents.
The King's Daughters will hold a baked goods sale Saturday September 22 at Clare Hardware and Implement Co store. Proceeds support church work in the community.
Courtney Milam oldest son of Mr and Mrs Jake Milam was killed September 12 1923 by a fall from a building while employed by Union Electric Co Hast St Louis Illinois He served in France with Co A 16th Inf 1st Div wounded July 18 1918 and October 9 1918 He married Loraine Etling October 4 1922 funeral at Immaculate Conception Church Calvary Cemetery St Louis Missouri and is survived by his wife parents and siblings
James Hamilton led the Michigan Public School Defense League in a bid to initiate an anti parochial school amendment. The tally reached 56 813 signatures, short of the 58 367 required, and additions will not be accepted to the filed petitions. A new effort would require fresh petitions and an expense disclosure.
At a Harrison meeting the County Road Commissioners accepted the M20 route through Clare as a county road. Clare officials led by Mayor L H Thompson and Alderman Fred Thompson argued for the change. The plan routes M20 from the east city limits northwest to M14 then along McEwan Street to 5th Street and west to the city limits, a discussion ongoing since 1919.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister. Gratitude for floral offerings singers and car aid to Rev. Snyder for comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. Jag Wilson and Family Sprays and bouquets White's Fruit Farm Harris & Hirt for a heater We will trade for your old one.
The Michigan Agricultural College begins its sixty sixth year on September 26 with freshmen registration on September 24 and upperclassmen on September 25. Past year enrollment topped 1,700 regular students plus hundreds in winter and summer programs, with expectations for record attendance this fall. New staff include Miss Jean Krueger as dean of home economics and Harrison R. Hunt as professor of zoology.
Floyd Johnston resigns as an efficient rural carrier after thirteen years in Clare. He moves his family to Big Rapids to finish a business course begun years ago, with friends noting his worthiness for a higher position.
Newton Kress Greenwood James McGuire Hamilton Lewis Brown Hatton James Bailey Hayes Clark Smedley Lincoln Frank Burns Redding Ed Herrick Sheridan Ignatz Breyer Summerfield Ira D Rodgers Surrey Dan Gaskill Winterfield John Hanley Clare 1st ward Chas Stone Clare 2nd ward Byron Alger Clare 3d ward W H Green Harrison 1st ward Verne Shaffer Harrison 2nd ward Ralph Eaton Harrison 3rd ward Robert Campbell Arthur Wm Miller Franklin John Moore Freeman Henry Wieber Frost Art Giddings Garfield Chas Vandenburg Grant Charles Lang Greenwood J B Price Hamilton e
The Intermediate Class of the Herrick Sunday School met at Florence Calkins home for the third monthly gathering. Officers elected for the coming year include President Marian Lamphere Vice President Clair Walters Secretary Risie MeJames Treasurer Mildred MeJames and Pianist Marian Lamphere. The class adopted the name Herrick Wide Awakes and aims to fulfill it.
Sunday September 23 rally day at the First M. E. Sunday School invites all to attend with an Every One Bring One push. Splendid musical numbers planned and Mr Strait, principal, will lead the program. Boys and girls, fathers and mothers urged to help make this a real Bally Day with Clara Sternamian as superintendent.
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