Worthy Citizen of Clare Dies Following Long Life of Service
Alfred J. Doherty longtime Clare leader died after a life of public service and business. Born May 1 1856 in New York state he moved to Clare with his family and built hotels homes and shops. He served three Michigan Senate terms led Republicans and helped found Clare hotels and the Municipal Water Light and Power plant. He leaves a widow three sons and eight grandchildren with funeral services to be held at his residence in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Doherty
Clare
Doherty
New York State
Genesee Seminary
Belfast
New
Yok
Middle West
Alfred
Ohio
Mr. Doherty
Cuba
New York
Alice Gleason
Lloyd
Clare Realty Company
Frank
Dennis B. Alward
Lansing
Dover
Michigan State Senate
W. W. Potter
Supreme Court
C. B. Fuller
John Baird
Senate
Pullman Company
Michigan
State Board of Agricultural
Municipal Water, Light and Power Company
Mackinac Island
Oi Party
Republican Party
Calkins
Init Toralize
Clare Chamber of Commmerce
Midiice
Jat
Alice Doherty
William Bicknell
Floyd
Daytona Beach
Florida
Alfred J., Jr
Joseph
Coleman
John
Victor Doherty
Detroit
Cornelius Mulcahy
Minnie Vaughn
Akron
Benedicta
Olean Convent
North McEwan Street
A. H. Coors
Whitehall
Clare Methodist Church
Central
Former Clare Girl Weds at St. Louis Monday Afternoon
Laura Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson of St Louis married Clayton Swarthout son of Mr and Mrs J J Swarthout of Alma Monday at one o'clock in St Louis The Rev H B Johnson conducted the ceremony Attendants were Catherine Crowell and Ross D Thompson The couple plan a north Michigan trip and will reside in Alma after October first
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Laura Thompson
Fred Thompson
St. Louis
Clayton Swarthout
Alma
Prides
H. B. Johnson
Catherine Crowell
Clare
Ross D. Thompson
Lansing
Michigan
Epworth League Opens Sunday Evening Program
Epworthians are reminded the Epworth League starts Sunday at 6 30 pm September 29 in Bethera. Members are urged to plan for the future and attend the neat program arranged to boost the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Bethera
Dance Friday Night at Ohio Tavern Morrison
Friday night dance set for September 27 at the Ohio Tavern Morrison with prices 75 cents per couple or 10 cents per dance. Announcement adds a church broadcasting event on October 16 from Congregational church and notes Mrs. Greer's Guild division. WANTED contract carpenter or qudanary work. bidders write John Brandt Box 281 Midland 4943.
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Ohio ‘Tavern
Morrison
John Brandt
Midland
Golf Tournament of Clare Promises Friendly Rivalry
Golf players in Clare met at Rexall to organize a tournament on September 22. Captains A. G. Johnston and Leo Hampton led two squads, with 16 players and banter about a “Sobo Squad.” Leo Hampton’s Solo Squad won the day’s foursome matches and the ensuing banquet awaits.
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Michelson
Houghton Heights
Rexall
G. Johnston
Leo Hampton
Sobo
Johnston
M. B. Gallagher
Hampton
W. S.mcallister
Jesse
Burnie Hampton
BE. A. Anderson
Hether
Coroners Jury Finds No Blame in Railroad Crash
The coroner's jury in Rose bush after the death of William Maybee ruled the accident unavoidable. They concluded the motor car collision with a Ford truck on the Dunlop crossing of the Ann Arbor railroad caused Maybee's death and found no person to blame.
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Justice of the Peace
S. M. Callihan
William Maybee
Rosebush
Ann Arbor
Messrs
A. S. Crigier
Arthur Parrish
Thomas el- Hott
Roy Wilson
Ray Cobleigh
H. B. Johnson
Card of Thanks for Sale Support and Building Use
We thank Wm. H. Bicknell for the use of his building and C. A. Wellman plus all others who aided us by donations and patronage, as our sale was very successful. The Baptist Ladies.
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Wm. H. Bicknell
C. A. Wellman
Baptist
City Businesses Close For Hon A J Doherty Funeral
All business places in the city will close from 2:00 to 4:00 this afternoon during the funeral services for Hon. A J Doherty. Mrs John Haring and her husband recently returned from an extended visit to Chris Haring and family near Calgary Alberta Canada. Mr Haring has been mostly homebound since illness began after arrival.
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A. J. Doherty
John Haring
Chris
Calgary
Alberta
Can
Haring
Germany
Lone operator captured in huge still raid at Campbell farm
Richard Babcock, alleged lone operator of a large still, was jailed after a daylight raid by Isabella county officers led by Sheriff Andrew Schertel. Two barrels with 20 gallons of mash and a still capable of 100 gallons per day were seized in a dense thicket in Wise township Section 12, Mt. Pleasant.
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Richard Babcock
Campbell Farm
Wise
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Andrew Schertel
Mrs. F H Ballinger Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Frank H Ballinger of Los Angeles California dies after appendicitis surgery in Sacramento during a California vacation. Relatives in Olare receive word last Saturday. Funeral held at home Tuesday with full obituary to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Ballinger
Los Angeles
California
Clare Study Club Entertains Husbands at Cranberry Lake
The Clare Study Club and about sixty guests were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John K. Doan at Cranberry Lake. A dinner was served by committee members Mesdames John Nelson, L W Jackson, Clyde Harris, and John Dean. Mrs A H Horton presided over a brief business session. Mrs Dean named delegate to the State Federation in Lansing, with Mrs Frank Hochtstetter as alternate. The program was canceled due to Hon A J Doherty’s death.
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Clare Study Club
John K. Doan
Cranberry Lake
A. J. Doherty
Expression of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
Mrs. Elizabeth Mayhee expresses sincere appreciation for friends kindness sympathy and the floral offerings given during her recent bereavement.
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Elizabeth Mayhee
Notice to Duck Hunters at Indian Gas Station
T Brown and Co announce a full line of nitro-Dxpress Super-X shotgun shells at Indian Gas Station Prices are right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wd. T. Brown and Co
Bake Sale and Chicken Dinner by Colonville Ladies
The Colonville Ladies to host a bake sale and chicken dinner at Friz's office on Saturday September 28. Proceeds support local community projects and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville
Friz's
St Cecilia Society Rummage Sale Planned
The St. Cecilia Society announces a rummage sale at the McAllister Building on October 8th and 4th streets. Proceeds support parish activities.
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St. Cecilia Society
McAllister
Father and mother die in Michigan tragedy walk to funeral
Orin J. Ritter of Greenwood township dies en route to his mother Mrs Thomas Ritter's funeral near Clio after an artery rupture. He was born February 17, 1888 and died September 18, 1929 at 41. The funeral was held in Har rison with burial in Greenwood cemetery. his mother died September 15, 1929 in Flint at age 62. Funeral services were held for Mrs Emma Ritter at 1701 Greenway Flint with interment Grace Lawn.
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Orin J. Ritter
Greenwood Township
Thomas Ritter
Flint
Ritter
Clara Freed
Brown Corners
Clarke Hitter
Clio
Fint
Hurley Hospital
Steuben County
Indiana
Greenwood
Arthur Township
Anna B. Bruce
Thomas
Chas. Kleinhardt
Sif
Samuel Bruce
Congregational Church
Harrison
Kleinhardt
Williams County
Ohio
Josie
Clark
Orin
Murl
Claud
Ila
Michigan
Detroit
Emma ‘Ritter
United Stretchern Church
Ier Sprts
Arthur
Josie Birdsall
Clark Ritter
Greenway Ave
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Cards of Thanks for Elizabeth Ann Lifce
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during our bereavement in the death of our daughter Elizabeth Ann. Gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. James Lifce.
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Elizabeth Ann
James Lifce
Reward for return of grove trucks loaned to customers
Clare Hardware and Furniture Co. offers a reward for the return of grove trucks loaned to customers. The notice asks for payment of the reward and identifies the involved party. Also mentions social visits by local residents and a business trip to Jack Bod with Mrs. Hurd visiting former parishioners.
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Grove
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Pred Markey
Virginia
Emery Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
L. H. Thompson
W.W. Hurd
Jack Bod
Good Literature Club Holds First Meeting at County Fair
Hundreds of pupils and teachers enjoyed a county fair day as the Good Literature Club opened its year. Mrs Adelaide Hiden was welcomed as president with humor and music led by Miss Gerow and Miss Rogers. The group planned a quartette and committee reports to boost activity.
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Stella’ Lampman
Gerow
Rogers
Merriman
Louisa
Patrick Henry
Lower
Ladd
Schaaf
Conn’r Aldrich
Rally Day at Methodist Church Sunday School Program
Rally Day in the Methodist Church Sunday School has been rescheduled from September 29 to October 6 due to the pastor’s absence. The program features a pageant Seeking The Golden Keys of Life and invites the entire congregation to participate in what promises to be the biggest Rally Service yet with a full music program to be announced next week.
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Methodise Board of Education
Epworth
Clare county fair showcases splendid farm products and school day
The Clare county fair delivered a record exhibition of farm products and a thriving School Day. Large parade featured Paul and Frederick Huber, Clare high band, and local officials as hundreds of pupils and teachers participated. Ground events, foot races, and a Reds win for the trophy marked the day, with community support from Clara Electric and Advance Grange Sheridan.
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Clare County
Michigan
Paul
Frederick Huber
Harrison High School
Clare High School
George Boyd
Jones and Williams
Sterns
Clara Electric Company
Clare
Sheridan
Carl
Harold
Donna Bradley
Fred Zimmerman
Robert’ Herrick
Donna Davis
Mrs. Raymond
Lower
William Irell
Billy
Jesus
Gibson
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Epworthians
Ady
Golf Tournament OF Clare
Ed. Johnston
F. H. Ballinger
Sacramento
J. Cal
Bake Sale
Anita Tichenor
Ernest Penrose
St. Louis, Mo
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