Bankers Convene in Clare for 1923 Group Five Session
Warning bankers from Ave of the Michigan Bankers Association visiting Clare for their annual convention. The event opened in the new school gym with speeches by Dr John W. Dunlop and local officials. More than 180 attendees enjoyed a banquet hosted by the Clare Library Association and heard poetry and talks on banking responsibility and community service. The 1923 Group Five meeting will be held in Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aginay
Michigan
Clare
Gladwin
Arenac
Isabella
Maynard
Saginaw
Commercial National Bank
John Benford
Mr Pleasant
Clare Library ‘Association
Arther J. Lacy
Detroit
James S. Bicknell
Speman
By & Perry Shorts
Second National ‘Bank
Wm. A. Bahike
Alma State Savings Bank
John W. Dunlop
John W. Dunlop ‘*Bankere
J. Lee Potts
Ithaca Savings Bank
Chas. W. Heensel
Saginaw Board of Commerce
C. B. Macomber
Chemical Savings Bank
W. E. Carter
Bay County Savings Bank
Card of Thanks from grieving neighbors and friends
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown during the sudden loss of our beloved in this area and to the singers for their comfort and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buean Mo Otorin
Jobo
Birthday Party for Mrs Emma Ross Gilman in Santa Cruz
Saturday evening a birthday party honored Mrs Emma Ross Q Gilman of Santa Cruz California. She joined by her brother William Rosa the event featured a prepared supper served by Mrs Fred Thompson and guests offered best wishes for many more such occasions.
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Emma Ross Q Gilman
Santa Cruz
California
Wm. Rosa
Fred Thompson
Roas
Clare to Host Homecoming and Fall Festival
Under the local lodge F. A. M. Clare will host Homecoming and Fall Festival next week Wednesday through Saturday October 4 6 6 and 7 with free attractions including band concerts seroplene flights and ten paid attractions plus a 2 30 p.m. ball game daily and a large carnival planned as the season’s big roundup.
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Clare
Cedoncerte
John Kurz of Clare Dies After Short Illness
John Kurz born August 3, 1854 in Eischenau Germany came to the U S in 1871 lived in Buffalo before moving to Clare in 1879 He married Mary Rau who died in 1899 and later Margaret Schumaker Survived by ten children and several stepchildren Funeral held at St John s Lutheran church with Rev Boenecke presiding Accounts honor his long years of work and community standing
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John Kurz
Eischenau
Germany
U. S
Buffalo
Mary Rau
Clare
Mary
Margaret &Chomaker
Owoe Aday
St. John’s Litth-eran
Boeneche
Charlie Kurz
Glare
Lottie Hann
South Bend
Ind
Carrie Brown
Flint
Rosa Jordan
Knox
Mamie Bruckart
Katherine Geard
Elizabeth MceKinnon
Edward Kurz
Alav Hie
Lena Schrader
Saginaw
William Schumaker
Bay City
Ross Kurtz
Boyne City
Gertrude Walter
Pauline Nusa
Margaret Presley
Clara
Kurz
Bose
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Steele-Scarbrough Vows Unite Amy Belle and Walter Scarbrough
On Sunday September 23, Miss Amy Belle Steele wed Walter H. Scarbrough of Lansing. Rev. 9. B. Milberry officiated at the Baptist parsonage. Attendants were Ralph Phillips and Miss Esther Krick. The couple will reside in Lansing where the groom works as a machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Belle Steele
Walter H. Scarbrough
Lansing
9. B. Milberry
Baptist Pareenage
Ralph Phillips
Esther Krick
Jury Returns No Cause for Action in Bowler Case
In Harrison Circuit Court, Mrs. Chas Gehrke sued Jos F Bowler for 15000 damages over her husband’s death. The jury, after a brief deliberation, found no grounds for action. Further outcomes from other cases were not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gehrke
Jos. F. Bowler
Harrison
Dancing Gaining In Popularity This Fall And Winter
The article notes a rising trend in dancing as a popular pastime for all ages this fall and winter. Elderly dancers appear more on the floor, while younger couples also participate as outdoor pavilion season ends. Professor Fivenson, returning from New York, will open a second dancing school season to teach his simple method next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivenson
New York
Figenson
Remains of Mrs Vern Mickle Brought Home
Catherine Jane Acre born July 2 1895 in Clare County died Sept 21 1922 in Detroit aged 27 2 19 married Vern Mickle June 16 1917. Parents siblings and two sons Vir ginia survive. Funeral at Eagle Church with Rev E M Rouch officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Jane
Frank Acre
Clare County
Detroit
Vern Mickle
Vernell
Vane
Virginia
Clare
Eagle Church
E. M. Rouch
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Miller Howard wedding ties Miller Sheridan couple to Flint
Miss Viva Florence Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Miller of Sheridan township married Burton Howard of Flint September 24 at the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev C B Milberry. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lewis Lantzenhelser of Arthur township. The couple left for Flint where Mr Howard works for Buick. well wishes extend from the Sentinel and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viva Florence Miller
David E. Miller
Sheridan Township
Bf Burton Howard
Flint
C. B. Milberry
Baptist Parsonage
Lewis Lantzenhelser
Arthur Township
Howard
Buick Company
The
Sentinel
Public notice of partnership after father's death
After a death in the family the signatories announce a new business partnership and continuation of the store on West 4th Street. They thank patrons for past support and seek continued patronage. Names listed include Ora Be and Alan Ween among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West 4Th Street
Ora
Dawaon
Om Cedha
Alan Ween
Holmes and Hoeffie Suit Ends with Jury Verdict Change
In Justice Mater's court Monday Mrs. F Holmes and Mrs G Hoeffie faced a suit over account. The jury altered an earlier verdict in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Mater’s Court
F. Holmes
G. Hoeffie
Local Social Notes Highlight Saginaw Residents and Visitors
Mrs. Sarah Case of Saginaw visits with Mrs. J A Reeder. Several residents travel to Detroit Bay City and Lansing for relatives and events. A newborn Olive Ellen born to Chas Buseli Sheridan Township is announced. An evening farewell honors Rev R E Davis at the Methodist church with pot luck supper and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Case
Saginaw
J.A. Reeder
Wm. Morrison
Tm Clare
Mian
Bernice Allen
Ypstlanti
Methodist Church
Partoora
RE. W. Davis
Davis
Clare Study Club Opens New Year With Program
Clare Study Club met Tuesday to begin the new year's work with 32 members and three visitors present. After a community sing, solos by Mrs Wood and a humorous rhyme call, then Miss Crane a missionary from China spoke. The main study focuses on Japan and the Islands of the Pacific with Community Music and related arts. The group adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Tibble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Capte
M A C Opens Doors for Sixty Sixth Year at East Lansing
Michigan Agricultural College welcomed students for its sixty sixth year on September 27 with early enrollment already high. Agricultural and engineering fields lead, while home economics and applied science also show strong turnout. New administrators President David Friday and Secretary H H Halladay aim to broaden MA C traditions as winter short courses in agriculture begin later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Agricultural College
Irte
David Friday
H. H. Halladay
Hill
East Lansing
Michigan
Thanks for kindness at our father Geo E Dawson’s funeral
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our father Geo E Dawson’s illness and death. We appreciate the beautiful flowers, the singers, Chae Thurston, the Knights of Pythias lodge for funeral services, and those who helped with cars. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Dawson
Chae. Thurston
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Detroit Couple Visits Ulare Friends This Week
Mr and Mrs David Clark of Detroit are guests of Ulare friends this week. Mr and Mrs Ray Kent and daughter Violet drove to Lansing Monday where Violet entered the M A O for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Clark
Datroit
Ulare Friends
Ray Kent
Violet
Lansing
St. Clair Lady Wins First Prize at State Essay Contest
The Grand Lodge 1921 convention awarded medals for first and second prizes to essays from local schools. Miss Margaret Moore of St. Clair won first, Miss Bernice Austin of Tecumseh second. Kathleen Dorowin of Vernon Township won first in Clare City Schools with Marion Reading second.
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Pythiae
Grand Lodge
Grand Keeper of Records
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charlevoix
Thea Grand Lodge
Johnson
Ralph Duff
Groesbeck
Estell M. Reid
Department of Public Instruction
Nelly Dietrich
Anna Vaughan
Theaa
Margaret Moore
St. Clair
Mies Bern
George E Dawson of Clare Dies at 69
George Edward Dawson died at his Clare home on East 5th Street September 18 1922 aged 69 years 6 months and 4 days He was born March 11 1853 in Elby Genesee County New York He married Clara E Jones April 17 1881 and had five children Ora E Dawson Ethel Gronda Iva Holcomb and Theron W Dawson Surviving siblings include Bert Lyda Louise Lizzie His funeral Thursday afternoon was held at home under EK of P lodge auspices with interment at Cherry Grove Attendees from out of town included Bert Dawson Lyda Horton Lizzie Price Roy Bartholomew Theron Bartholomew John and Gerald Dawson Rog Smith and others
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George Edward Dawson
Sobn W
Mary J. Dawson
Elby
Genesee County
N. Y
East 5Th Street
Michigan
Eaton County
Ingham County
George E. Dawson
Clare
West
Clara E. Jones
Ora E. Dawson
Ethel Gronda
Shepherd
Iva Holcomb
Theron W. Dawson
Bert Dawson
Gain
Mich
Lyda Horton
Louise Mead
Denver
Col
Lizzie Horton
Mason
Knights of Pythias
Cherry Grove
Gavia
Lizzie Price
Roy Bartholomew
Theron Bartholomew
Lansing
Wm. Gronda
John and
Gerald Dawson
Saginaw
Rog Smith
Flint
Thanking friends for support after bereavement
The family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during their bereavement. They acknowledge floral offerings and Rev. Roush for comforting words. Signed by Vern Mickie and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Acra and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mickie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Roush
Vern Mickie
Frank Acra
H. C. Mickie
Play Postponed at Herrick Church
The play Deacon Dabbe advertised for Friday evening September 20 at Herrick church has been postponed to an indefinite date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon. Dabbe
Herrick
Clare County Fair Showcases Strong Exhibits and Happy Crowds
Large crowds attend the Clare County Fair as agricultural displays earn praise for quality. Sparkel & Sons broom display, canned goods, needlework, and fancy work draw favorable comments while the grandstand sees steady races and ballgames. The aeroplane feature impresses as weather stays sunny. Officials report good receipts and promise improvements next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Fair
Sparkel & Sons
Clire
Gates Studio Sold to Sternmans in Owosso Deal
Mr and Mrs Gates of the city sold Gates Studio to Mr and Mrs Sternman of Owosso. The new owners will take possession Monday October 2. Gates plan a business and pleasure trip through states east of the Mississippi, and Clare friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
O. OC
City
Sternman
Owosso
Broderick Bakery Sold to Walker and Son
Saturday September 23 W F Broderick sold his bakery to Walker and Son of Chase who took possession Monday and will continue the business in a way that will merit the patronage of their customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Broderick
Walker & Son
Chase
Let Us Serve You Sunday School Union Offer
The American Sunday School Union invites pastors and communities to join in organizing or improving Sunday Schools. Beginning October 1 the study will cover the Gospel of Luke, starting with The Birth of John the Baptist in Luke chapter 1. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
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American Sunday School Union
Clare
Mich
Lord Jesus
John the Baptist
Meeting Postponed for Vernon Township Schoolhouse
A Sunday afternoon meeting at the Birgh School-house in Vernon Township has been postponed. A notice will appear in the Watch site paper for the rescheduled date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birgh
Vernon Township
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Kers
Nine Cours
Dr.Denlop
Bankers
Alma
Ahack
County Bank
Emma Ross Gilman
Ome
Steele-Scarbrough
Chas
Gehrke
Jos.f. Bowler
Kate Rebeer
Cadillac
Marjorie
Jackeen
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Jas. F. Tatmen
Fred Joslin
Laura Scott
Daies Peterson
J. A. Jackson
Prof. Peterson
Nate Trumbie
Preste, Forde and Weateil Construction Co
Ladies Union
Jon. Hadaon
H. C. Ball
D. Trevigno
Rosella Waddington
Chas. Busséli
Olive Ellen
Lawrence
O. F. Thompson
Clare and Vicinity
A. Lockwood
Bancroft
Ont
Jennie E. Bardick
Fall
Obas. Rosas
David Seiter
Seldon Stone
Leo Andrew
J. Graham
Carl Gordinxeer
Midland
Gussie Orth
Miss Heasle
D. Kump
Lake George
Ellis Harrison
Carlow
Edw. Barber
Bis
Faythe Barber
Rachel Murphy
Henry Anderson
Krosebush
Alex Lackie
Wise Township
Donald
Arthur Bradley
Edith Crane
Nanking
China
A. E. Mulder
Crane
States
Sendyink
Northwestern University
M.A. C
State College
George Edw. Dawson
Broderick Bakery
Hrands
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