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Clare County
'jL- Ketablished 1878
CLARE, MICHIGAN. THUR8DAY MORNING MAR. 20, 1919.
New Series:. VoL 27jSo. 20
THREE AMENDMENTS
T. Be Submitted To Voters
April 7.
ALL MPORTANT
Aad Deserving Attention Of
Electorate.
LIFE'S UNCERTAINTY.
Sad
Ending Of A
Career.
Useful
ORGANIZATION
" ' ■ ■*
Of Farmers Going Oh Rapidly
In This State,
r\.
h Three amendments are ta> be submitted to tbe voters on April 7tb.
aad two of tbem especially demand
Ott will doubtless receive careful
mention. We bave already publlsb-
ed in full tbe "Beer and Wine"
amendment and will not repeat it
MM. Tbis is the most important of
all and sbouid be most earnestly considered by every voter In the state.
Ne measure of such far-reaching consequence bas been submitted to tbe
voters of this state. Tbe adoption of
this amendment would be nothing
Mm than a calamity.
Tbo proposition to bond tbe state
for tbe immense snm of *50,000,000 is
ily deserving mucb thought
one tbat all classes, especially
farmers, will consider thoroughly.
Tbe third tn reference, to salaries is
af minor importance, but probably
has been suggested by too much a-
hmae ot tbe power now allowed undsr
present conditions. Tbe two pro-
amendments follow.
a proposed amendment to Section
_*, Article X of the Constitution,
aatkarizing tbe State to borrow
—tney to be used for highway pur-
pases and issue bonds therefor, and
te read a* follows:
"Section 10. The state may contract debts to meet deficits in reve-
a*e. bnt such debts ebali not In the
aggregate at any time, exceed two
SB-dred'fifty thousand dollars. Tbe
erate may also contract debts to repel
invasion, suppress insurrection, de-
rend the state or aid tbe United
States in time of war. Tbe money
S* misedtshall be applied to the purposes for~»uich it is raised or to tbe
payment of the debts contracted.
This state may borrow sot to exceed
arty million dollars for tbe improve
■sot of highways snd pledge its
credit, and issue bonds therefor on
sock terms as shall be provided by
law."
The effect of this proposed amen rift sent, tf adopted, will be to provide
fey t*at tbe State may borrow money
ay far bigbway purposes and issue bonds
tfcaretor.
A proposed smsndment to Section
3, Article XVI of tbe Consititutlon,
te prohibit the increase or decrease
of salaries ot Public Officers, and to
read as follows:
"Section 3. .Neither the legislature
nor any municipal authority shall
grant or authorize extra compensation to any public officer, agent, em
pleye or contractor after the service
baa been rendered, or the contract
entered into. Salaries of public
sMcers except Supreme Court just
^Bs, circuit court judges, probate
{Edges and judges of courts of like
jurisdiction, shall not be increased
aor shall tbe salary of any public
officer be decreased after election or
appointment."
Tbe effect of this proposed amend-
stent- if adopted, will be to prohibit
tbs change of salaries of Public
eflScers after appointment or election,
except tbose of justices or judges of
oaorts of record.
Sentinel reader* hav* doubtless noticed in tbe last two issues tbe ad or
Will Wilson, an orebnrdist. We did
not know Mr. Wilson, bad never met
or heard of blm until very recently
and that in connection with the Boy
Scouts of Sheridan of whicb be was
Scout Master. We bad occasion to
commend tbese Scouts before we
knew anything as to their leader.
As we understand, Mr. Wilson had
been in Sheridan but a short time
comparatively, yet was making good
in all directions. He would doubtless bave found plenty of work
along the line he was seeking.
We reget tbat tbe brief saetcb of
Mr. Wilson appearing in another
column, is not more full. We do not
know by whom it was written. We
are informed tbat be served four
years in tbe present war. If so, it
was doubtless ln the Canadian army.
Certainly all would be glad to know
more about it.
We bear nothing but good words
for his work among the boys of
Sheridan. Evidently be was one whose
endeavor was to do good and his
death is a distinct loss to tbat community.
VARIOUS PROBLEMS
Of Production And Distribution
Being Solved.
SOLDIERS DISCHARGES
Should Be Recorded In
Of County Clerk.
Otf.ce
Mrs. Augusta Belling
Mrs. Augusta Belling, whose maiden name was Schaeffer, a pioneer resident of Grant township, died at the
bome of her daugbter, Mrs. T. W.
Michael on Mar. 12, She was born in
Germany June 4, 1850, and became
the wife of Carl Belling in 1873. Tbey
came to tbis country in 1881, settling
id Grant wbicb continued to be their
bome. Eight children were born to
tbem, five of tbem dying in infancy.
Those now living are Mrs. Madge
Foeltz of Darien, Wis., Mrs. T. W.
Micbael of Grant and Paul of Toledo.
Brlsf services, conducted by Rev.
Hoenecke, were held at the bome on
Monday with burial in Cherry Grove.
Something of tbe vsat scale upon
which farmers are being marshalled
for tbe work of improving agricultural conditions within tbe state, Is disclosed io the annual report Issued by
Dr. Eben Mumford of M. A. C, state
leader of county agricultural agents.
The report telle of tbe results obtai n
ed within tbe last year in tbe directions of assisting production and in
solving tbe problems of distribution.
"During tbe year.' the reports sets
forth, "!5 farm loan association were
formed to assist farmers in obtslning
credit; 19 pure seed, and 22 potato
growers association were launched to
encourage the planting of improved
varieties of grains and potates; two
cow testing associations were started
to belp dairymen; 15 community
breeders associations were formed to
promote the improvement of livestock; five milk producers association were organized to deal with
distributing problems; nine beekeeping associations were begun to develop tne honey bosiness: eight associations were begun to develop the
boney business; eight associations to
ship livestock were established, and
finally 55 associations were formed to
assist the farmers of Micbigan in
obtaining better markets and more
equitable prices for their prodace."
On account of tbe recent ruling of
the War Department tbat all soldiers
shall receive two months' pay (160)
from the Government, many discharged soldiers are interested in
having tbeir discharges recorded, or
in procuring certified copies, ln as
mucb as tbe original discbarge must
be s*nt to tbe War department s
Tbe laws of Michigan provide tbat
soldiers' discbarges may be recorded
in tbe office of the County Clerk, upon payment of the sum ot fifty cents.
Proof of identity must however be established, and unless the bolder is
known by tbe county clerk, an affidavit of tbe form given in section 1076
of tbe Complied Laws of 1915, must
be subscribed, and sworn to by two
witnesses (citizensmf tbe county) before tbe county clerk, a justice of tbe
peace or notary public and accompany the discharge.
Certified copies ot such record csu
of course be furnished by the county
clerk, as of otber records.
PRESBYTERIANS
Seeking To Raise Large
For Church Work.
Sum
WORN CLOTHING
nd
Shoes Very
Needed.
Urgently
W* are asked to again urge all wbo
can to contribute worn clothing of
svery sort, including shoes, for the
Belgian refugees. Bring in articles
this weak or next and leave at
office or Red Cross rooma.
gas
DONATIONS
tved By County Chapter
The Past Month
Tb* folio**, ing donations were received by tbe Clare Connty Cbspter
from February 15-1919 so starch 15-
ms.
Barrlsou , $2.00
Mrs, Carl Kapplipger 2.00
Mr*. Carl Stoll 1.00
Olsre Branch 1.45
"&a. *' Doberty 26.00
What constitutes one of the greatest
campaigns ever started in tbis country
in behalf of any religcus organization
was launcbed tbe first Sunday in
March In all the churches of tbe pres-
byterian denomination. This campaign, tbe purpose of which ia to
raise forty million dollars to carry on
the work of the Presbyterian cburcb
in this conntry and overseas, will be
continued ln a thoroughly organized
way until Sunday, March 23, when
130,000 duly appointed canvassers
wiil visit every Presbyterian in tbe
United States between tbe bours of
2 snd 5 o'clock iu tbe afternoon to
secure his or ber pledge for this fund.
In order to lend tbeir best efforts
toward success In tbis Victory campaign of tbe New Era movement,
leading ministers all over the country have secured releases from tbeir
churches for 60 days, each man to be
in charge of probably half a dozen
Presbyteries, or local groups of Presbyterian churches. Tbere are about
300 Presbyteries in which there are
nearly 10,000 chnrcbes.
The apportionment has already
been made among the churches of
the United States for raising tbe entire sum of money, & systematic campaign having been started by flying
squadrons, which consist of men and
women of prominence in each community, (to secure advance pledges
frcm tbe most generous givers.
REMARKABLE CASE.
Aged Couple Still Enjoy
Their Descendants.
All
Card Of Thanks.
We wish to express our thanks to
the many friends for their kindness
and sympathy at tbe time of our bereavement, at tbe death of Stanley
Graham.
L. S. Graham
Rollo Grabam.
FORD-NEWBERRY
Ballots
e "Transferred"
Mar. 22.
•91.45
Mra. G. E. Banner Sec'y.
>y a classified liner B*ztw*ek aad
quick results
We bave received from tbe attorneys of Henry Ford notice tbat ballots
in tbis locality tbat were cast last
fall will be ''transferred to temporary
receptaclee" bare on Mar. 22 nt tbe
City Hall and on Mar. 20 at tbe Court
Hon** at Harrison. We do net know
what precincts ara embraced in this
order.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Becker of
505 E Sixth street bave been residents of Clare for 38 years and reached the 5»th year of their married life
on Mann 13tb. A family reunion bad
been planned at that time, but the
bome of one son was quarantined and
thus the plan upset.
Mr. and Mrs. Becker have five
children, fourteen grandchildren and
one great grand child, and wbat
seems remarkable, death bas taken
none of their descendants. Their
children are Wm. E. and Oliver, also
Mrs. John White of this city, Mrs.
H. C. Warren of Toledo acd Jobn
M. of K; ai Oak. Mr. Becker is 86
and Mrs. Becker 83.
Auto Accessories.
Ford double arm shock absorbers
15.00; Ford front springs *3.7»; steel
tool boxes t'2.00; Ford original J. _ B.
Ford'timers *T.50; timer wires 76c;
spark plug wires 50c; socket wrenches
Ford radius rods $3.00; radius rod
supports 81.50; wheel puller 50c; rear
truss rods SI.00; Ford post accelerators SI 00;cutouts 75c; electric tail
lights 41.00; fan belts 40c: extra leaves
for springs.
K. McKinnoo,'
BUcksmith. 20-2
BALL TEAM
To Be Royally Entertained At
Mt. Pieassnt.
The Clare blgb school basketball
team went to Mount Pleasant today
to battle with twenty-one other high
schools for tbe championship of Central and northern Micbigan.
The boys will be royally entertained
by Central Michigan Normal School.
They will be messed in the College
mess hall, will enjoy the swimming
pool and elaborate shower baths and
wtllbe given a banquet and party Fri-
dav evening. Last of all they will be
guests at tbs big game between tbe
Camp Custer Officers tesm and tbe
powerful C. M. N. S. five which baa
decisively defeated every college in
tbe Michigan Intercollegiate.
Notice.
Notice is hereby given that in com-
fortuity with Act. 12<>,tPublic Acts of
1917. I tbe undesigned, Township
Clsrk, will be at Harris & Hirt Hardware store in Clare on Saturday
M arcb 16 and 22, for tbe purpose of
registering all qualified elsotors of
the Township of Vernon, wbose
names are not already registered and
wbo Intend to vote at tbe election on
April 7, 1919.
On Saturday. Marcb iK, 1919, I
will be at tbe Vernon township ball
fox tke same phrpose.
Panl Miller. Twp. Clark.
19-2
MARCH PRIMARY
To
Nominate Commissioner
Utterly Useless.
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER
At August
Should
Be Named
Primary.
1? anything were Deeded to bring
our whole Primary system into utter
disrepute, it is such features of it as
our Marcb Primary to nominate
scbool commissiomers. Wby in tbe-
name ©-"common sense our legislature does not change tbe law surpasses our comprebenson. To be
sure, at tbere Is only one candidate on
each of tbe respective tickets, no
election is beld, but wby not nominate
tbis officer st tbe preceding August
Primary? Wayne, Kent, and we tbink
one or two otber counties, so nominate and what possible objection can
there be tbis plan generally? Tbe
machinery- ia all tbere and there
would Dot be a cent's additional expense. Tbe new commissioner could
take tbe office July 1 as now, thus allowing the old commissioner to finish
out tbe school year.
We have called up a few ot the
townaotp clerks to ascertain something the expense of tbe registration
and election. Registration seems to
bave cost all ths way from S6.00 to
120 00 per township and election from
$18 00 to $25.00. Considering all the
various precincts, the board ot canvassers, a little to the printers and all
told, the expense of tbe Primary to
Clare county could not have been less
than $800 and was perhaps .luite a
bit mere, and tbis all utterly useless.
And ti is takes no account of loss
time by voters.
CIRCUIT COURT
«—■■■-» _ i
Convenes At Harrison On
Monday, March 24.
CRIMINAL CALENDAR
Embraces But One Solitary
Case.
Court Convenes next Monday witb
a rather ligbt calendar. Some old
cases appear from term to term,
someway not reaching a trial.
criminal.
Tbe People vs Leo Querbsck, Forgery.
issues or FACT.
Floyd Kirkpatrick vs. Elton R.
Allen. Trespass on the case.
John A. Bitier vs. Township of
Franklin. Trespass on the case.
Jobn M. Montigel vs. Gso. Naegele
et al. Attachment.
John Jackson Jr. vs Tbe Continental Insurance Co. Assumpsit.
The State Savings Bank of Harrison
vs Asa B. Row et al. Assumpsit.
CHANCERY
Wm. R. Hamlin vs. Fred Hsmlin,
Bill for accounting.
L. Zelier et al. vs. Geo. Foster et al
Foreclosure.
Wm. Hickok vs Emma J._ Hickok,
Divorce.
L. J. Trcano- et al vs. Joseph
E. Ladd, Bill for specific performance.
8essie Sharp vs Waiter Sharpe,
Divorce.
McClure-SteveCd Land Co vs. John
Corey et al. Bill to quiet title.
Michael.Klann vs. Juliana Klatin
Divorce.
Maggie Caboon Wright vs. Ida L,
Stid et al. Bill for partition ot land
Decree will be taken for the aaie of
lands delinquent for taxes. Two
cases, Fred Klann vs. Clarence F.
Manee and'Elmer F.'McNeil ve. Winnie McNeil have made no progress for
more tban one year. Twb other cases
Rosetta Brown vs. Joseph H. Brown
aod Fred Trietcb vs. Clara Trletcb,
botb for divorce, are on tbe calender
but are not yet st issue.
FINE ESSAYS
Now Being Written By Casfaier
Su ther land.
Through as oversight we bave railed to mention tbe fine series of esssys
on national topics now appearing
from tbe pen of Cashier Sutherland
of tbe Clare Co. Saving* Bank, at
least tbey appear over bis signature.
In tbe Marcb essay be discusses what
".Confidence iu Right" has enabled
ns to accomplish. We trust that in an
early number be will tackle tbe
"League of Nations" Senator Reed
declares that any man who advocates
such an idea is a worse traitor to tbe
country tban Benedict Arnold, wo I la-
Mr. Wilson seems to tbink that any
man wbo bas the temerity to oppose
the idea bas for a bead only a knot
to keep his body from unraveling.
We trust our Democratic friends may
be able to get somewhat nearer together on tbe proposition soon.
CITY CAUCUSES
*
Devoid Of Any Contest Or
Excitement.
LUTHERANS
Care For Superannuated
Preachers.
New York March 15. —Lutherans in
the United States, it was announced
here today, have undertaken a campaign to raise •3.000,000 or more for
tbe support of superannuated
ministers, professors, teachers and
their dependents by means cf Liberty
bond gifts. It is estimated tbat
members of tbe denomination
possess about 165,000,000 worth of
bonds and tbe aim of the project ie
to obtain bond donations which are
to be deposited in an endowment
fund and tbe Income used only
in tbe work of relief.
Charles Ehrhardt.
THREE AUCTIONS
Noticed In
This Issue
Sentinel.
Of The
The long storm has caused a brief
check on tbe auctions but doubtless
they will soon be ln full again. Tbree
are noticed io tbis issue and to these
we call tbe attention of our readers.
RUDOLPH BILDEBBAKDT
On Mar. 25 Mr Hildebrandt has a
sale to settle an estate. As will be
seen by list in this issue be offers a
fine lot ot stock, tools, grain, fodder
etc. Those fresh cows should draw
a crowd. Sale begins at 9 a. _. and
lunch will be served. Tbos. Groves
auctioneer and J. C. Newman, clerk.
I.EOSH BROS.
On March 2" Leosh Bros, bave a
sale near Loomis. It !s not a large
sale but fortunately It is mostly of
fresh cows, sc tbey are sure of a
crowd. Sale begins at 1 p. m. with
Thos. Groves as auctioneer.
JACOB HESS
On Tuesday, Apr. 1, Mr. Hess bas a
very large sale at his farm near Rosebush. Tbe farm Is sold and every
thing must go. Tbe aale includes a
large amount of livestock, farm tools
bay, grain and building material.
Fnll list will appear in tbe Sentinel
next week. Engene Davis is. auctioneer.
Card Of Thanks.
Charles Ehrhardt, an estimable
young man of this city, died Monday
morning. He underwent an operation for appendicitis a week ago and
deatb resulted ae stated. He was
unmarried and still lived at tbe parental bome. The funeral in charge
of Rev. Bennett was beld at the bome
yesterday. Further notice next
week.
We wish at this time to thank all
the kind neighbors and friends for
their manifestations of love and
sympathy shown us in our late sad
bereavement, also for tbe many
beautiful flowers. ^
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell.
HATTON RED CROSS
SHERIDAN TWP.
Again Has But One Ticket
A Fine One.
Reports Much Work Done The
Past Month.
But
Republicans again bave tha whole
field to themselves ln Sberidan with
the following excellent ticket: Supervisor, Geo. Stable; clerk, Berate
Hampton; treasurer, Frank Bases;
Justice, Psnl Zimmerman; commissioner, Bert Rotter; member
beard of review, Geo F. Barton, (Constables omitted.
Hatton Red Cross branch reports
tbat for the month ending Mar. lo,
five quilts for hospitals bave been
tied off and bound, materials being
furnished by tbe Clare cbapter. Six
qnilte were pieced for Belgian refugees tbe materials being donated
by the members. One quilt was finished for refugee work tbe material
for wbicb was furnished by tbe Clare
Chapter, aa wan also eight bloomers.
To vote dry, vote no. Adv.
William J. Wilson.
William Johnston Wilson was born
ni Sbathroy Canada July 20tb. 1884,
and died at his bome in Sberidan
twp. after an illness of one short week
I of pneumonia. He was a kind loving
husband and fatber was loved and
respected by all who know bim. On
September, laet he helped Organized
the Boy Scouts of Sheridan* and was
appointed Scout Master. The good
work be did bas been laid down for
work higher np. He also organize
a Sunday School among bis boys and
tbeir parents, fit was a good faithful
christaiD, always tstriving for better
things and died in tbe hope of meeting bis Saviour.
He leaves to morn a wife, one boy
and two little girls, a fatber two bro's
fonr sister's and a host of friends.
He was laid to rest Saturday in
Cherry Grove Cemetery to await
the call of tbe Life'Giver. X
Of
ASSOCIATION
Milk ^Producers Formed
Here Saturday.
We were unt»bie,;to be present at
the meeting at Duncan's Hall on
Saturday to organize the milk producers of this locality, preparatory
to a union with tbe state association,
but are Informed that tbere were a
goodly number present aod mucb
interest manifest. Co. Agent Corbns
of Isabella wae present and explained
the aims and advantages of sucb an
organization, after whicb one v^as
formed to be called "The Clare snd
Isabell a Milk Producers' Association"
and the following officers elected:
President, John T. Brown; secretary
treasurer. Richard Brooks; board of
directors, Alexander Dora. E. Miller,
Wm. Lowry, Seldon Stone, Archie
Dawson,
Sucb associations over the state
certainly should be of mucb value to
members. They sbouid be tbe means
of introducing better sires and greatly improving tbe character of tbe
dairy heads.
SEVERAL WOMEN
Attend Republican Caucus An<?
lake Part.
Tbe Democrats held thnir cai)ct>t»e4
on Friday evening and ibe Republicans oo .-Ion-lay evening. Both were>
fairly well attended, but no one scorned anxious for a nomination. In tne
second wsrd wbicb used to be a
Democr<ti ic strong hold no 'Uemu-
cratic caucus wae beld nor has the-
ticket 6a«en aiompleted as oar form
j close. Mrs. A. E. Mua»eii dt>ciii_ee
: tbe nomination for alderman in the
i third ward. Mrs. Stevens ejects to
run on tbe Republican ticket and of
course she and Mr.. Rogers have no
; opposition.
If any one ia iti doubt as to the'
j good effect of tbe eutry of -vomen in-
I to tbe political arena, the Republican
'caucus furnished tbe proof. There
was rio smoking and tbe air of the
room was pure and ail right, or
course this remark applies to -.nose
who like that kind nt air. Jf one
real'v enjoys a cloud of tobacco
sraok it is dHereot.
The'city and ward tickets ao far ae
we cao give ibem at tbe time of _oin_
to prt se are as follows:
CITY TICKETS.
RKPiHLKAN DEMOCRATIC
Mayor
Herecbe: Halstead Wm. H t'aple
Clerk
Atbertoa Rogers*-.
Treasurer
Mrs. Edith Ste>. ens
Justice
Cbas. A. Thurston Lewis Thompson
KIKST WARD
Supervisor
Ralph Stevens Jacob Mason
Alderman
Fred Smalley Am.. B Parke*
('onstable
Elza'Srr.a.ipv Edward House
SECOND WARD
Supervisor
Frsnkiin Brown
Alderman
Thos. J. Dwyer
Constable
Mar:: Delwiler
THIRD WARD
Supervisor
George r. Jackson Harry McKerring
Alderman
Geore e {Johnson
Constable
Harvey Erter Joseph Verette^
Long Circuited.
loins
HOLMES KENNEDY
The Noble Army
Benedicts.
Ot
The letters of our correspondents
at Lake and Windover Lake reached
ns some time after tbs paper was
printed, having gone around by Chicago as shown by the postmark. We
trust they won't go by way of San-
Francisco next time.
POSTAGE RATES
To Be Reduced After July First
Next.
After pining in single blessedness
for thirty years o r thereabouts.
Holmes Kennedy has takeu unto himself a wife in tbe pereon of Miss Angela Mitcbner of Arthur township
and tbe couple are spending tbe honeymoon In Chicago, the groom's boyhood home. Tbe couple left here
Sunday, going to Caasopolis, to the
home of tbe brother Joe by whore,
they were united in marriage, later
going on to tbe oid bome in Chicago.
Tbe Sentinel joins with the numa-r-
oos other friends in extending congratulations and good wishes. We
shall expect Holmes to quit "gadding*'
around now acd make tbat Hatton
ranch the pride of all tbe couutry
ronnd abont.
Washington, March 14.—Amendments to tbe postal laws and regulations, effective July 1, 1919, reducing the rates of postage to tbe prewar rate, were announced tbis afternoon by tbe poetoffice department.
Tbe rates will be two cents an ounce
or fraction thereof on first class matter aod one cent for postal cards.
More Abstracts.
A bill is psndlng in the legislature
providing for an abstract of title on
automobiles as a safeguard against
anto thieving. Before a man can sell
an auto, he must furnish sn abstract
of title to tbe purchaser. We know
nothing about tbs details of the pro
posed law. Of course tbis wonld not
prevent tbe thief from going Into another state and selling tbe car. We
question whether snob a law would bo
ef much consequence.
Bay more Thrift and W. 8. 8.
Notice.
I wiil be at my home on Saturcray.
Marcb 22. to register any voter of
Grant township entitled to registration who may apply.
Oian F. Presley.
Twp. Clerk.
STILL HALE
And
Enjoying Life
Score.
At Four
A letter from George A. Kanarr, renewing hie subscription to tbe Seut!-
nsl. says tbat he Is well and enjoying
himself although 80 years old. H»
now lives at Traverse City. lis
many friends hers will be Interested
in bis welfare.
Card Of Thanks.
We desire to tbank our friends and
neighbors for tbeir kindness shown na
In tbe loss of onr little infant daugbter, rtutb Alice.
Mr. nnd Mrs. William Bus
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| Title | 1919-03-20; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1919-03-20 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, March 20, 1919 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
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| Title | 1919-03-20; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1919-03-20 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, March 20, 1919 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
| Type | Newspaper |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
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4 EVERYBODY READS TKE CLARE SENTINEl ... •*•■——a__-_■ r -sefc^^jSr^k -' - ..*$-*oima*>ii' &*0i*9ma% * ■ _s HS Official Paper of » Clare County 'jL- Ketablished 1878 CLARE, MICHIGAN. THUR8DAY MORNING MAR. 20, 1919. New Series:. VoL 27jSo. 20 THREE AMENDMENTS T. Be Submitted To Voters April 7. ALL MPORTANT Aad Deserving Attention Of Electorate. LIFE'S UNCERTAINTY. Sad Ending Of A Career. Useful ORGANIZATION " ' ■ ■* Of Farmers Going Oh Rapidly In This State, r\. h Three amendments are ta> be submitted to tbe voters on April 7tb. aad two of tbem especially demand Ott will doubtless receive careful mention. We bave already publlsb- ed in full tbe "Beer and Wine" amendment and will not repeat it MM. Tbis is the most important of all and sbouid be most earnestly considered by every voter In the state. Ne measure of such far-reaching consequence bas been submitted to tbe voters of this state. Tbe adoption of this amendment would be nothing Mm than a calamity. Tbo proposition to bond tbe state for tbe immense snm of *50,000,000 is ily deserving mucb thought one tbat all classes, especially farmers, will consider thoroughly. Tbe third tn reference, to salaries is af minor importance, but probably has been suggested by too much a- hmae ot tbe power now allowed undsr present conditions. Tbe two pro- amendments follow. a proposed amendment to Section _*, Article X of the Constitution, aatkarizing tbe State to borrow —tney to be used for highway pur- pases and issue bonds therefor, and te read a* follows: "Section 10. The state may contract debts to meet deficits in reve- a*e. bnt such debts ebali not In the aggregate at any time, exceed two SB-dred'fifty thousand dollars. Tbe erate may also contract debts to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, de- rend the state or aid tbe United States in time of war. Tbe money S* misedtshall be applied to the purposes for~»uich it is raised or to tbe payment of the debts contracted. This state may borrow sot to exceed arty million dollars for tbe improve ■sot of highways snd pledge its credit, and issue bonds therefor on sock terms as shall be provided by law." The effect of this proposed amen rift sent, tf adopted, will be to provide fey t*at tbe State may borrow money ay far bigbway purposes and issue bonds tfcaretor. A proposed smsndment to Section 3, Article XVI of tbe Consititutlon, te prohibit the increase or decrease of salaries ot Public Officers, and to read as follows: "Section 3. .Neither the legislature nor any municipal authority shall grant or authorize extra compensation to any public officer, agent, em pleye or contractor after the service baa been rendered, or the contract entered into. Salaries of public sMcers except Supreme Court just ^Bs, circuit court judges, probate {Edges and judges of courts of like jurisdiction, shall not be increased aor shall tbe salary of any public officer be decreased after election or appointment." Tbe effect of this proposed amend- stent- if adopted, will be to prohibit tbs change of salaries of Public eflScers after appointment or election, except tbose of justices or judges of oaorts of record. Sentinel reader* hav* doubtless noticed in tbe last two issues tbe ad or Will Wilson, an orebnrdist. We did not know Mr. Wilson, bad never met or heard of blm until very recently and that in connection with the Boy Scouts of Sheridan of whicb be was Scout Master. We bad occasion to commend tbese Scouts before we knew anything as to their leader. As we understand, Mr. Wilson had been in Sheridan but a short time comparatively, yet was making good in all directions. He would doubtless bave found plenty of work along the line he was seeking. We reget tbat tbe brief saetcb of Mr. Wilson appearing in another column, is not more full. We do not know by whom it was written. We are informed tbat be served four years in tbe present war. If so, it was doubtless ln the Canadian army. Certainly all would be glad to know more about it. We bear nothing but good words for his work among the boys of Sheridan. Evidently be was one whose endeavor was to do good and his death is a distinct loss to tbat community. VARIOUS PROBLEMS Of Production And Distribution Being Solved. SOLDIERS DISCHARGES Should Be Recorded In Of County Clerk. Otf.ce Mrs. Augusta Belling Mrs. Augusta Belling, whose maiden name was Schaeffer, a pioneer resident of Grant township, died at the bome of her daugbter, Mrs. T. W. Michael on Mar. 12, She was born in Germany June 4, 1850, and became the wife of Carl Belling in 1873. Tbey came to tbis country in 1881, settling id Grant wbicb continued to be their bome. Eight children were born to tbem, five of tbem dying in infancy. Those now living are Mrs. Madge Foeltz of Darien, Wis., Mrs. T. W. Micbael of Grant and Paul of Toledo. Brlsf services, conducted by Rev. Hoenecke, were held at the bome on Monday with burial in Cherry Grove. Something of tbe vsat scale upon which farmers are being marshalled for tbe work of improving agricultural conditions within tbe state, Is disclosed io the annual report Issued by Dr. Eben Mumford of M. A. C, state leader of county agricultural agents. The report telle of tbe results obtai n ed within tbe last year in tbe directions of assisting production and in solving tbe problems of distribution. "During tbe year.' the reports sets forth, "!5 farm loan association were formed to assist farmers in obtslning credit; 19 pure seed, and 22 potato growers association were launched to encourage the planting of improved varieties of grains and potates; two cow testing associations were started to belp dairymen; 15 community breeders associations were formed to promote the improvement of livestock; five milk producers association were organized to deal with distributing problems; nine beekeeping associations were begun to develop tne honey bosiness: eight associations were begun to develop the boney business; eight associations to ship livestock were established, and finally 55 associations were formed to assist the farmers of Micbigan in obtaining better markets and more equitable prices for their prodace." On account of tbe recent ruling of the War Department tbat all soldiers shall receive two months' pay (160) from the Government, many discharged soldiers are interested in having tbeir discharges recorded, or in procuring certified copies, ln as mucb as tbe original discbarge must be s*nt to tbe War department s Tbe laws of Michigan provide tbat soldiers' discbarges may be recorded in tbe office of the County Clerk, upon payment of the sum ot fifty cents. Proof of identity must however be established, and unless the bolder is known by tbe county clerk, an affidavit of tbe form given in section 1076 of tbe Complied Laws of 1915, must be subscribed, and sworn to by two witnesses (citizensmf tbe county) before tbe county clerk, a justice of tbe peace or notary public and accompany the discharge. Certified copies ot such record csu of course be furnished by the county clerk, as of otber records. PRESBYTERIANS Seeking To Raise Large For Church Work. Sum WORN CLOTHING nd Shoes Very Needed. Urgently W* are asked to again urge all wbo can to contribute worn clothing of svery sort, including shoes, for the Belgian refugees. Bring in articles this weak or next and leave at office or Red Cross rooma. gas DONATIONS tved By County Chapter The Past Month Tb* folio**, ing donations were received by tbe Clare Connty Cbspter from February 15-1919 so starch 15- ms. Barrlsou , $2.00 Mrs, Carl Kapplipger 2.00 Mr*. Carl Stoll 1.00 Olsre Branch 1.45 "&a. *' Doberty 26.00 What constitutes one of the greatest campaigns ever started in tbis country in behalf of any religcus organization was launcbed tbe first Sunday in March In all the churches of tbe pres- byterian denomination. This campaign, tbe purpose of which ia to raise forty million dollars to carry on the work of the Presbyterian cburcb in this conntry and overseas, will be continued ln a thoroughly organized way until Sunday, March 23, when 130,000 duly appointed canvassers wiil visit every Presbyterian in tbe United States between tbe bours of 2 snd 5 o'clock iu tbe afternoon to secure his or ber pledge for this fund. In order to lend tbeir best efforts toward success In tbis Victory campaign of tbe New Era movement, leading ministers all over the country have secured releases from tbeir churches for 60 days, each man to be in charge of probably half a dozen Presbyteries, or local groups of Presbyterian churches. Tbere are about 300 Presbyteries in which there are nearly 10,000 chnrcbes. The apportionment has already been made among the churches of the United States for raising tbe entire sum of money, & systematic campaign having been started by flying squadrons, which consist of men and women of prominence in each community, (to secure advance pledges frcm tbe most generous givers. REMARKABLE CASE. Aged Couple Still Enjoy Their Descendants. All Card Of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks to the many friends for their kindness and sympathy at tbe time of our bereavement, at tbe death of Stanley Graham. L. S. Graham Rollo Grabam. FORD-NEWBERRY Ballots e "Transferred" Mar. 22. •91.45 Mra. G. E. Banner Sec'y. >y a classified liner B*ztw*ek aad quick results We bave received from tbe attorneys of Henry Ford notice tbat ballots in tbis locality tbat were cast last fall will be ''transferred to temporary receptaclee" bare on Mar. 22 nt tbe City Hall and on Mar. 20 at tbe Court Hon** at Harrison. We do net know what precincts ara embraced in this order. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Becker of 505 E Sixth street bave been residents of Clare for 38 years and reached the 5»th year of their married life on Mann 13tb. A family reunion bad been planned at that time, but the bome of one son was quarantined and thus the plan upset. Mr. and Mrs. Becker have five children, fourteen grandchildren and one great grand child, and wbat seems remarkable, death bas taken none of their descendants. Their children are Wm. E. and Oliver, also Mrs. John White of this city, Mrs. H. C. Warren of Toledo acd Jobn M. of K; ai Oak. Mr. Becker is 86 and Mrs. Becker 83. Auto Accessories. Ford double arm shock absorbers 15.00; Ford front springs *3.7»; steel tool boxes t'2.00; Ford original J. _ B. Ford'timers *T.50; timer wires 76c; spark plug wires 50c; socket wrenches Ford radius rods $3.00; radius rod supports 81.50; wheel puller 50c; rear truss rods SI.00; Ford post accelerators SI 00;cutouts 75c; electric tail lights 41.00; fan belts 40c: extra leaves for springs. K. McKinnoo,' BUcksmith. 20-2 BALL TEAM To Be Royally Entertained At Mt. Pieassnt. The Clare blgb school basketball team went to Mount Pleasant today to battle with twenty-one other high schools for tbe championship of Central and northern Micbigan. The boys will be royally entertained by Central Michigan Normal School. They will be messed in the College mess hall, will enjoy the swimming pool and elaborate shower baths and wtllbe given a banquet and party Fri- dav evening. Last of all they will be guests at tbs big game between tbe Camp Custer Officers tesm and tbe powerful C. M. N. S. five which baa decisively defeated every college in tbe Michigan Intercollegiate. Notice. Notice is hereby given that in com- fortuity with Act. 12<>,tPublic Acts of 1917. I tbe undesigned, Township Clsrk, will be at Harris & Hirt Hardware store in Clare on Saturday M arcb 16 and 22, for tbe purpose of registering all qualified elsotors of the Township of Vernon, wbose names are not already registered and wbo Intend to vote at tbe election on April 7, 1919. On Saturday. Marcb iK, 1919, I will be at tbe Vernon township ball fox tke same phrpose. Panl Miller. Twp. Clark. 19-2 MARCH PRIMARY To Nominate Commissioner Utterly Useless. SCHOOL COMMISSIONER At August Should Be Named Primary. 1? anything were Deeded to bring our whole Primary system into utter disrepute, it is such features of it as our Marcb Primary to nominate scbool commissiomers. Wby in tbe- name ©-"common sense our legislature does not change tbe law surpasses our comprebenson. To be sure, at tbere Is only one candidate on each of tbe respective tickets, no election is beld, but wby not nominate tbis officer st tbe preceding August Primary? Wayne, Kent, and we tbink one or two otber counties, so nominate and what possible objection can there be tbis plan generally? Tbe machinery- ia all tbere and there would Dot be a cent's additional expense. Tbe new commissioner could take tbe office July 1 as now, thus allowing the old commissioner to finish out tbe school year. We have called up a few ot the townaotp clerks to ascertain something the expense of tbe registration and election. Registration seems to bave cost all ths way from S6.00 to 120 00 per township and election from $18 00 to $25.00. Considering all the various precincts, the board ot canvassers, a little to the printers and all told, the expense of tbe Primary to Clare county could not have been less than $800 and was perhaps .luite a bit mere, and tbis all utterly useless. And ti is takes no account of loss time by voters. CIRCUIT COURT «—■■■-» _ i Convenes At Harrison On Monday, March 24. CRIMINAL CALENDAR Embraces But One Solitary Case. Court Convenes next Monday witb a rather ligbt calendar. Some old cases appear from term to term, someway not reaching a trial. criminal. Tbe People vs Leo Querbsck, Forgery. issues or FACT. Floyd Kirkpatrick vs. Elton R. Allen. Trespass on the case. John A. Bitier vs. Township of Franklin. Trespass on the case. Jobn M. Montigel vs. Gso. Naegele et al. Attachment. John Jackson Jr. vs Tbe Continental Insurance Co. Assumpsit. The State Savings Bank of Harrison vs Asa B. Row et al. Assumpsit. CHANCERY Wm. R. Hamlin vs. Fred Hsmlin, Bill for accounting. L. Zelier et al. vs. Geo. Foster et al Foreclosure. Wm. Hickok vs Emma J._ Hickok, Divorce. L. J. Trcano- et al vs. Joseph E. Ladd, Bill for specific performance. 8essie Sharp vs Waiter Sharpe, Divorce. McClure-SteveCd Land Co vs. John Corey et al. Bill to quiet title. Michael.Klann vs. Juliana Klatin Divorce. Maggie Caboon Wright vs. Ida L, Stid et al. Bill for partition ot land Decree will be taken for the aaie of lands delinquent for taxes. Two cases, Fred Klann vs. Clarence F. Manee and'Elmer F.'McNeil ve. Winnie McNeil have made no progress for more tban one year. Twb other cases Rosetta Brown vs. Joseph H. Brown aod Fred Trietcb vs. Clara Trletcb, botb for divorce, are on tbe calender but are not yet st issue. FINE ESSAYS Now Being Written By Casfaier Su ther land. Through as oversight we bave railed to mention tbe fine series of esssys on national topics now appearing from tbe pen of Cashier Sutherland of tbe Clare Co. Saving* Bank, at least tbey appear over bis signature. In tbe Marcb essay be discusses what ".Confidence iu Right" has enabled ns to accomplish. We trust that in an early number be will tackle tbe "League of Nations" Senator Reed declares that any man who advocates such an idea is a worse traitor to tbe country tban Benedict Arnold, wo I la- Mr. Wilson seems to tbink that any man wbo bas the temerity to oppose the idea bas for a bead only a knot to keep his body from unraveling. We trust our Democratic friends may be able to get somewhat nearer together on tbe proposition soon. CITY CAUCUSES * Devoid Of Any Contest Or Excitement. LUTHERANS Care For Superannuated Preachers. New York March 15. —Lutherans in the United States, it was announced here today, have undertaken a campaign to raise •3.000,000 or more for tbe support of superannuated ministers, professors, teachers and their dependents by means cf Liberty bond gifts. It is estimated tbat members of tbe denomination possess about 165,000,000 worth of bonds and tbe aim of the project ie to obtain bond donations which are to be deposited in an endowment fund and tbe Income used only in tbe work of relief. Charles Ehrhardt. THREE AUCTIONS Noticed In This Issue Sentinel. Of The The long storm has caused a brief check on tbe auctions but doubtless they will soon be ln full again. Tbree are noticed io tbis issue and to these we call tbe attention of our readers. RUDOLPH BILDEBBAKDT On Mar. 25 Mr Hildebrandt has a sale to settle an estate. As will be seen by list in this issue be offers a fine lot ot stock, tools, grain, fodder etc. Those fresh cows should draw a crowd. Sale begins at 9 a. _. and lunch will be served. Tbos. Groves auctioneer and J. C. Newman, clerk. I.EOSH BROS. On March 2" Leosh Bros, bave a sale near Loomis. It !s not a large sale but fortunately It is mostly of fresh cows, sc tbey are sure of a crowd. Sale begins at 1 p. m. with Thos. Groves as auctioneer. JACOB HESS On Tuesday, Apr. 1, Mr. Hess bas a very large sale at his farm near Rosebush. Tbe farm Is sold and every thing must go. Tbe aale includes a large amount of livestock, farm tools bay, grain and building material. Fnll list will appear in tbe Sentinel next week. Engene Davis is. auctioneer. Card Of Thanks. Charles Ehrhardt, an estimable young man of this city, died Monday morning. He underwent an operation for appendicitis a week ago and deatb resulted ae stated. He was unmarried and still lived at tbe parental bome. The funeral in charge of Rev. Bennett was beld at the bome yesterday. Further notice next week. We wish at this time to thank all the kind neighbors and friends for their manifestations of love and sympathy shown us in our late sad bereavement, also for tbe many beautiful flowers. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Russell. HATTON RED CROSS SHERIDAN TWP. Again Has But One Ticket A Fine One. Reports Much Work Done The Past Month. But Republicans again bave tha whole field to themselves ln Sberidan with the following excellent ticket: Supervisor, Geo. Stable; clerk, Berate Hampton; treasurer, Frank Bases; Justice, Psnl Zimmerman; commissioner, Bert Rotter; member beard of review, Geo F. Barton, (Constables omitted. Hatton Red Cross branch reports tbat for the month ending Mar. lo, five quilts for hospitals bave been tied off and bound, materials being furnished by tbe Clare cbapter. Six qnilte were pieced for Belgian refugees tbe materials being donated by the members. One quilt was finished for refugee work tbe material for wbicb was furnished by tbe Clare Chapter, aa wan also eight bloomers. To vote dry, vote no. Adv. William J. Wilson. William Johnston Wilson was born ni Sbathroy Canada July 20tb. 1884, and died at his bome in Sberidan twp. after an illness of one short week I of pneumonia. He was a kind loving husband and fatber was loved and respected by all who know bim. On September, laet he helped Organized the Boy Scouts of Sheridan* and was appointed Scout Master. The good work be did bas been laid down for work higher np. He also organize a Sunday School among bis boys and tbeir parents, fit was a good faithful christaiD, always tstriving for better things and died in tbe hope of meeting bis Saviour. He leaves to morn a wife, one boy and two little girls, a fatber two bro's fonr sister's and a host of friends. He was laid to rest Saturday in Cherry Grove Cemetery to await the call of tbe Life'Giver. X Of ASSOCIATION Milk ^Producers Formed Here Saturday. We were unt»bie,;to be present at the meeting at Duncan's Hall on Saturday to organize the milk producers of this locality, preparatory to a union with tbe state association, but are Informed that tbere were a goodly number present aod mucb interest manifest. Co. Agent Corbns of Isabella wae present and explained the aims and advantages of sucb an organization, after whicb one v^as formed to be called "The Clare snd Isabell a Milk Producers' Association" and the following officers elected: President, John T. Brown; secretary treasurer. Richard Brooks; board of directors, Alexander Dora. E. Miller, Wm. Lowry, Seldon Stone, Archie Dawson, Sucb associations over the state certainly should be of mucb value to members. They sbouid be tbe means of introducing better sires and greatly improving tbe character of tbe dairy heads. SEVERAL WOMEN Attend Republican Caucus An lake Part. Tbe Democrats held thnir cai)ct>t»e4 on Friday evening and ibe Republicans oo .-Ion-lay evening. Both were> fairly well attended, but no one scorned anxious for a nomination. In tne second wsrd wbicb used to be a Democr |
