Larman Post Holds Annual Meeting at County Seat
The Walter Ah. Larman American Legion post held its annual gathering in Harrison's dining room with about forty veterans attending. Commander Holbrook lauded the post's work, noted Clare High School graduate Walter A. Larman died in a German prison camp, and announced a $600-plus treasury. Officers were reelected and new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ah. Larman
Clare High School
Holbrook
American Legion
Post
T. Carl Holbrook
Elmer Amble
Harrison
Leo Oden
Clare
Howard Brown
North Isabella to Hold Convention
Plans are under way for the annual North District Sunday School Convention of Isabella county at Rosebush Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon and evening October 16. The rally aims to boost attendance across schools with a reporting day and a prize for the largest proportional gain. A light luncheon for guests will be served, followed by a Young People’s meeting and the convention’s big evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
Wise
Leaton
Center
Rosebush
Presbyterian Church
Church Reception Honors New Pastor Rev W W Hurd
Herrick Methodist church members hosted a Tuesday reception for the new pastor Rev W W Hurd and Mrs Hurd at Clyde Allen’s home. Despite the storm, church members and neighbors attended a program of games and tricks followed by sumptuous refreshments with Mrs Allen aided by church ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Daylight time ends as clocks turn back
The note announces turning clocks back one hour on Sunday at noon October 2, signaling the end of daylight saving time and return to standard time.
Good Literature Club to Hold Opening Meeting
The Good Literature Club will hold its first meeting Tuesday evening October 4 at Mrs. Maude Callihan home. Miss Bernice Evans is chairman. The informal gathering will feature music and short talks, and all members are urged to attend.
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The
Good Literature Club
Maude Callihan
Bernice Evans
Princess Theatre October 17 Lineup and Attractions
Inclusive Saturday shows feature Arizona Nights with Fred Thomson and a Rosie Chaney comedy Rough House Rosie with Clara Bow. Amusement pier country club Broadway cabaret prize fight and Rosie's smiles at the knockout. Wednesday offers Soft Cushions with Doug las MacLean and a Laugh riot. Thursday Friday presents Lonesome Ladies with Lewis Stone and Anna Nilson plus Big Parade Beau Geste Rough Riders and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Rosie
Clara Bow
Douglas MacLean
Lewis Stone
Anna Nilson
Ben Hur
Beau Geste
Rough Riders
Conservation Department Protects Local Sportsmen
A Michigan letter from Secretary George R. Hogarth to Tony Achard states that Cranberry Lake is public due to the Chippewa River navigability. Hunters who shot ducks there were within rights, after the state officer confiscated birds. The department will work to straighten the matter out promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Achard
George R. Hogarth
State Department of Conservation
Lansing, Mich
Andrew Sabol
Ake
Clare County
Cranberry Lake
Chippewa
Lake
Clare high school football squad thanks local hosts at chicken dinner
The Clare high school football squad and Coach Lloyd Aldread with Wally Johnson and Rev H B Johnson were treated to a chicken dinner by Mr and Mrs Roy Joslin. The event praised loyalty to athletics, team spirit, and clean play with Donald Jones leading a spirited yell for the hosts. The Style Shoppe ad noted children’s felt hats on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Lloyd Aldread
Wally Johnson
H. B. Johnson
Roy Joslin
Husky
Aldread
Farwell 50th Anniversary Of McGuire McKnight Union
A long marriage celebration marks the fiftieth anniversary of Thomas McGuire and Sarah McKnight in Farwell Michigan. The couple wed September 24 1877 in Tamworth Ontario and settled in Gilmore Township Isabella County. They raised three children and eight grandchildren with no deaths in fifty years. Relatives visited from Ontario Gladwin Flint Clare and surrounding areas bringing a purse of gold in honor of the milestone.
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Thomas McGuire
Sarah MckKnight
Tamworth
Ontario
Hannsville
Charles
Rebecca McGuire
Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Canada
Farwell
Michigan
Gilmore
Robert
Anna Woodin
Plint
Fred
Clare
William J. McGuire
Samuel F. McGuire
Mamey Kennedy
Chatham
Sarah McKnight
Mamie
Allie
Fred McKnight
Glad
Old G. A. R. hall halved as Clare tears down Haley hall
Workers began demolishing the Haley hall at the corner of McEwan and 6th, an early Clare building long used as G. A. R. lodge headquarters and meeting place for many fraternities and community groups. The 1874 structure featured wide pine boards and 2x6 studding, with a sealed 1881 letter found inside by John Groves to D. D. Rosney of Petoskey.
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Haley Hall
McEwan and
6Th Streets
Clare
G. A. R. Vets
Maccabee Lodge
Auxiliary
Oriental
Woodman
John Groves
D. D. Rosney
Petoskey
Mary
Mrs. Geo Cooper Dies After Illness in Lansing
Rosa Belle Sanders born May 2 1873 near Elm Hall Michigan died at her daughter’s home in Lansing September 25 1927 aged 54 years 4 months 23 days after eight weeks illness Survived by her husband George Cooper six children two of whom died previously Leota Heiser Elva Calhoun Alta Brubaker Wayne Cooper and four grandchildren Funeral held at home with Rev H B Johnson Clare officiating and burial in Arthur township cemetery
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Rosa Belle Sanders
Elm Hall
Montcalm County
Michigan
Lansing
Ohio
George Cooper
Russel
Florence Potterfield
Leota Heiser
Detroit
Elva Calhoun
Alta Brubaker
Clare
Wayne Cooper
Cooper
Torencon
H. B. Johnson
Arthur Township
Pythian Sisters Convene Meeting At Castle Hall
All Pythian Sisters are requested to meet at the Castle Hall Tuesday evening October 4 to transact important business and care for books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Hall
M. HL
Most Elaborate Social Event of Season at Hotel Doherty
Mesdames Fred Doherty and Edward Johnston hosted an eleven o'clock bridge breakfast at Hotel Doherty. Seventy two guests were seated by place cards for a three course meal with prizes to Mrs. H. Renwick Mrs. Bert Shangle and Mrs. W Lewis of Mt. Pleasant. The consolation went to Mrs. A. J. Doherty Sr. The party included fifty ladies from Mt. Pleasant and twenty two from Clare. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Keller of Highland Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson.
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Doherty
Fred Doherty
Edward Johnston
H. Renwick
Bert Shangle
W. @. Lewis
Mt. Pleasant
A. J. Doherty
New Michigan Criminal Laws Tighten Penalties and Procedures
New Michigan criminal statutes take effect, expanding habitual criminal designations and limiting bonds while speeding trials. Notices must precede alibi or insanity defenses in murder cases, appellate restrictions loom, and juries may be waived in some trials. The changes aim to curb escapes, curb appeals, and bar weak bonds as bondsmen face liens on real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Clare Wins First Football Game At Beaverton
Clare high school opened the season with a 6 to 0 victory over Beaverton. Grover scored the lone touchdown in the second quarter after a series of advances. the team failed on the extra point. Captain Thayer led the effort as Clare held Beaverton in the final whistle. Mrs. Josephine Long returned from Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Beaverton
Clare
Johnson
Grover
Thayer
Rosebush Presbyterians Entertain Presbytery
The Saginaw Presbytery of the Presbyterian church was entertained by Rosebush Presbyterian society. About twenty churches' clergy and laymen attended. The meeting featured a Monday message by the Moderator from Westminister Saginaw and Tuesday business, reports from the San Francisco assembly, and a noon meal for delegates. Rev H H Anderson’s supply role ends. Alma College student to fill pulpit temporarily.
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Saginaw
Presbyterian Church
Rosebush Presbyterian Society
Westminister Presbyterian Church of
San Francisco
H. H. Anderson
Alma
Knights of Pythias Convene With Deputy Grand Chancellor
A large group of Knights of Pythias gathered Thursday evening at Castle Hall for a get-together convention. Deputy Grand Chancellor F H Helmka attended and installed newly elected officers including S A Wilkinson as V C Archie Ackerman M W George White Prelate Edward White K R and S Earl Tupper M F George Phelps M E Richard Brooks M A O A Derby JG Frank Hochstetler 0 G Frank Delton Trustees L H Thompson Frank Hochstetler and Archie Ackerman. The meeting was enthusiastic with plans for a productive year ahead as the lodge starts another season.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
F.H. Helmka
Co. G
S.A. Wilkinson
Vv. C
Archie Ackerman
M. W
George White
Edward White
K. R
Earl Tupper
M. F
George Phelps
M. E
Richard Brooks
M. A
O. A. Derby
Frank Hochstetler
Frank Delton
L. H. Thompson
Frank Hochtetler
FE and A M Lodge Holds School of Instruction
A lodge of instruction met at the diasonic temple in Clare last Monday evening with Farwell and Harrison lodges as guests of John Q Look lodge. Worthy Grand Lecturer Frank O Gilbert of Bay City attended, and Clare lodge conferred the third degree on G R Bogan superintendent of schools. Refreshments were provided by Charles Thurston Ivan Feighner and Wilbur Lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diasonic Temple
Clare
Farwell
Harrison
John Q. Look
Frank O. Gilbert
Bay City
Clare Lodge
G. R. Bogan
Charles Thurston
Ivan Feighner
Wilbur Lower
Mr. Gilbert
John Q. Look Lodge
T. ‘Carl Holbrook
New Attorney Arrives September 22nd
The article notes the arrival of Atty. Alexander Arthur Wylie at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wylie on September 22. The couple welcomed a bright eleven pound boy who will bear a name carried for four generations. Mother and baby are doing nicely. the father has not yet determined his hours.
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A. E. Wylie
Atty
Alexander Arthur Wylie
Babe
Frost Township school officers arrested for neglect of duty
Frost township school director and two officers were arrested on neglect of duty charges. The case stems from unpaid tuition for Volmer children after a district school was closed and residents moved away. Trial halted pending settlement with Greenwood district and full payment of dues.
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WW. O. Barringer
B. R. Marlett
F. A. Hensley
Frost Township
Clare County
Young
Harrison
T. Carl Holbrook
Asa H. Aldrich
George Volmer
Volmer
Ohio
United States Postal Department
Yvolmer
Barringer
Holbrook
Births Reported Over Past Week by Dr. Reeder
Dr. Jas A Reeder lists six births this week. Cynthia Velma to Marvin and wife on September 25. Vivian May to Orman Huntley and wife on September 26. A daughter to Collins family east of Rosebush on September 25. A son to J Floras on September 27. A son to Delbert Sanders on September 28. Alexander Arthur to Alexander H E Wylie on September 22.
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Jas. A. Reeder
Marvin Fisher
Cynthia Velma
Orman L. Huntley
Vivian May
Collins
Rosebush
Alexander HE. Wylie
Alexander Arthur
City to Turn Clocks Back One Hour Sunday
Clare voters approved a city council resolution in April 1926 to revert to standard time. Clocks will be set back one hour at noon next Sunday October second and CST will be official until the first Sunday of April 1928. Churches, schools and businesses will adjust automatically with no disruption to city machinery.
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Clare
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Larman Post
Ohio Tavern
North Isabella
Princess Theatre
Arizona Nights
Fred Thomson
Mrs. Roy Juslin
Mrs
Thomas Mct
G. A. R. Hall
Attention
Pythian Sisters
Mr. Pleasant
F. S. Keller
Highland, Mich
Fred Thompson
Josephine Long
Spokane
Wash
Tl Jones
Teel Methner Lajeski
LT Niggeman Northon
L. G
Malcomson
R.G
Lange Heslop
Joslin
Co. Kunze Leis
R. T, Mead Hearns
R. BD Brush Har Mea
Kent Parker
Grover IL
A McGuire Thayer
Shafer Johnson
R. EH
Dundas
Rosebush Presbyterians
DG. C
A. M. Lodge
School OF Instruction
Farwell and
Frost ‘Township
Justice Young
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