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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
1
Summary of key provisions from the Michigan Roads and Pavement update. Parking on trunkline highways is prohibited. Right of way favors traffic on trunk line roads at intersections. Slow moving vehicles must stay to the right edge. Proper headlights taillights are required and buses stopping in the road must be halted six feet behind trolley cars.
Dorothy Irene Lumley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lumley died at home in Flint on September 8 1923 from convulsions at age 1 year 1 month 20 days. She is survived by her parents two sisters Josephine and Ruth and other relatives. The family message recalls the child as beloved and patient with a hopeful note of reunion in heaven.
Notice invites all readers to attend weekly religious services each Sunday at 2:00 p m from now on in the Odd Fellows Hall over Thurston Undertaking Parlors. Services are under the Standard Church aiming to welcoming members of the Church Triumphant. Ww W. L. Tomlinson.
We thank friends neighbors and all who remembered us during our bereavement. Appreciation for kindness flowers and the words of comfort from Rev C B Milberry. From Mrs Julia Derby Mr Derby and family Emerson Derby and family.
The Clare Study Club held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. John Wilson’s home with 29 members present. President Mrs. BH. A. Anderson addressed the group and Mrs Bilton Allen outlined the season’s work. Four new members joined and a husbands’ banquet was planned for next Monday at the school building with Clare teachers invited. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A. Artibee’s home on October ninth.
William T. Kroll of the 10th District Office of the Veterans' Bureau warns against multi agency pressure on veterans claims. He says simultaneous efforts by Congressmen, the American Red Cross and other groups slow processing by duplicating folders and delaying action. Chapters should use the Special Claims Group only after direct bureau contact fails and report if cases self resolve so HQ can cease intervention.
Report counts 93 service men in southern Clare County with 35 away from county. Seven died in service. eight claims filed, four reopened with extra evidence. Six helped file new claims, two in county, four in other cities. Red Cross Secretaries aiding. call for $1000 for a public health nurse. Pastors urged to broadcast welfare message. county to vote on welfare program soon.
A district school notes column details gratitude for flowers and fruit from mothers, new pupils Harold Smith and Francis Goodenough, enrollment at thirty seven, readings of Little Prudy stories, multiplication practice, visits by Mrs. Sterling, first Seventh grade Literary Society meeting, sponges in Florida via Lowell Schaeffer, Girls Field and Track prep, class organization, Moving Picture show, Juniors box social, Girls Field Meet, Chorus schedule, Thursday chapel, football drills, and party notices requiring adviser coordination.
The undersigned rents his farm and will auction a large collection of farm tools at his farm one mile east of Coleman on Wednesday October 10 starting at ten o clock. At 1 pm the registered stock goes on sale including 12 milch cows 4 head horses 35 Duroc shoats and 100 hens. Twelve months credit on approved bankable notes at 7 percent through Farmers Savings Bank Coleman 4812 W E Cummings Proprietor.
We thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our beloved son and brother’s illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings singers car arrangements and Rev Kleinhardt’s comforting words. Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson and Family.
The Brush College Sunday School hosts a pie social at the Schoolhouse Friday evening October 5th. Proceeds support church activities and Sunday programs.
For sale a garage described as doing a gold business. Seller cites poor health as the reason for selling and invites inquiries at the Service Garage Riverdale Michigan.
John Benjamin Derby born in Elmont Michigan November 12 1855 died September 17 1923 aged 67 married November 27 six years earlier to Mrs Julia Burton of this place He is mourned by wife two brothers sister and many relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the home in Sheridan township at 1 30 with Rev Milberry and the remains interred in Cherry Grove.
Hungry readers invited to a bake sale at the Doherty Hotel on Saturday the 29th. Bring a basket or pail and support the fundraiser.
The child, born October 29 1917, died September 21 1923. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilson, sister Rosalee, and grandparents. Rev Charles Kleinhardt conducted services at the home and burial followed at Cherry Grove cemetery.
Mr and Mrs J B Milam and family express gratitude for the sympathy and kind words received after their loss.
A dance will be held at Mt Vernon Grange Hall on Friday evening October 5th. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Eastern Stars promote their baking with a Saturday sale featuring homemade goods by Ady. Proceeds support their organization.
Sunday afternoon at Recreation Park, the Coleman team champions of the Five County League face the All-Star team in a fast baseball game. Lineups include Russell, Cowden, Faust, Hereendeen, Fairchild, Graham, Luce, Gorske, Hubel, Groves, Harold, Therring and Kennedy for the All-Stars and Gale Watson, Ed Methner, A M Youngs, Fritz Methner, Jake Methner, Elmer Methner, Wm Methner, August Methner, Kenneth Carty, Merle Grise and John Bowen for Coleman. A large crowd from Farwell, Harrison, Coleman, Robus and nearby areas expected. Game time 2:00 p m standard time.
Mrs Jennie E Smith of Los Angeles writes from Laguna Beach about the June quake that frightened her and others. She recalls water shortages and high costs while contrasting wartime hardships faced by soldiers in France. She plans to move to Los Angeles at 3200 So Hoover Avenue Egremont Apt.
Harold Madison Smith of Clare County serves with the East Coast Expeditionary Force of the U S Marine Corps. The unit maneuvers in Virginia from August 27 to October 7, visiting Civil War battlefields and staging a New Market battle reenactment with Virginia Military Institute cadets. The 300 mile circuit includes Waynesboro Winchester and will end at Quantico with football games and spectacles. Smith, 22, joined the Marines in Detroit last December and is with the Force Train Company. over sixty Marines from Michigan participate.
Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson express gratitude to friends and neighbors for the money generously given during their sad bereavement.
Alexander C. Hanchett born December 17 1838 in Fabius New York died after months of illness at his Clare home. He enlisted in the Civil War with brothers, married Eliza Peters in 1866, and leaves children Mrs Frank Mooney and Harl Hanchett plus a granddaughter and great grandson. Funeral was held Tuesday at home with Rev. Milberry, burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
In Midland last week the three men accused of robbing the State Bank of Sanford on September 10 were ordered held on $10,000 bonds each at the January circuit court term. Two women Lillian Russell and Dorothy Ogden were ordered held as witnesses while Mabel Schimp was released. The robbery involved two armed men trapping the cashier bookkeeper and six customers in the vault and taking $1,152. They waived examination.
The Princess Theatre announces a busy run starting September 30 with While Satan Sleeps starring Jack Holt. October 2-3 features Douglas Fairbanks in The Molly Coddle. October 4-5 presents The Prisoner with Herbert Rawlinson from Castle Craney Crow. October 6 showcases The Cowboy and the Lady starring Mary Miles Minter. Special show Rich Men's Wives arrives October 9-10.
The September Division of the Guild with the Union hosted afternoon activities for public school teachers. Sixty ladies attended as guests, with Mesdames Oise Derby James Bicknell John Nelson L H Thompson and Homer Douglas as hostesses. A fine program was presented and a splendid luncheon served.
October first set as the settlement deadline for all accounts. The notice urges timely payment and reminds readers of the renewal drive for subscriptions and papers.
Michigan inspectors plan a new schedule to cut fire insurance rates from seven to ten percent for mercantile and industrial establishments. Commissioner L T Hands said policyholders may save 2 million to 2.3 million dollars yearly, with premiums at 23 million now. The change stems from the 1923 bureau law requiring filing with the insurance department and will be checked for adjustments after filing.
Auction notices run through late September to October detailing sales by Oscar Delling Sinclair Bros Hugh Hearns Henry O Walker Thomas Bolan and an administrator sale of Emma Ott. Items include dairy cows farm implements equipment and livestock with sales set at noon or announced dates and locations near Windover Lake Loomis Vernon Township and surrounding areas.
The death of Alonzo Wood occurred Saturday at his home in Arthur township at age 88. Funeral services were held Monday in Avoca Michigan and his remains were interred in the local cemetery. The obituary will appear next week.
Expressions of sympathy pour in for the loss of Davy as neighbors Dorothy and others extend gratitude. Flowers arrive from the minister, Mr Thurston, Mr and Mrs Geo Lumley and Family, Dick Passmore, Mr and Mrs Myra, Fred Walty, Mrs Gruno and Family.
Public auction of the late Mrs. W Friedeborn s household items at the corner of McEwan and 6th streets on Saturday afternoon September 29 beginning at 2 30 p m. Conducted by W F Chutes Prep Thos Groves Auctioneer.
An informal note invites trying sandwiches doughnut and coffee at Derby's Kandy Kitchen and mentions a classified liner next week with hints of coating and small accomplishments.
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