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The Clare Sentinel.
Official Paper
of
Clare County
Kstablished 1878
ULARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING JAN. 24, 1918.
Sew Series: VoL 26 Mo. 12
FUEL SCARCITY
Causes
Drastic Action
Authorities
By
MUCH OPPOSITION
B»t General Compliance
Order
With
Writes
WARD WALLER.
Thomas
From Fort
Kentucky.
The scarcity of fuel in all parts of
tbe country caused Fuel Administrator
Garfield to tesue last Friday a drastic
Order closing al> mamifaeturingplants
"east of tbe Mississippi river, except
those producing food, for a oer-
iod of five days and e.teb Monday
trom Jan. 28 to Ma>-eh -in and also
holidays. Mr. Gartield expects to
gave 30,000,0000 tons of coat tioring
tbis time, t'bis order caused much
Indignation and nearly set congress |
In an uproar, a strong demand for its j
repeal or modification being demand-
ad. In some cities there seemed at
first a etroug inclination to ignore
the order, but probably the country
will settle down to an acceptance of
the situation, disagreeable as it Is.
Mr.Garfleld'sorderis quite lengthy,
specifying particularly what plants
oome under bis general order and
whicb are excepted. Tboughout he
does not say tbat these plants must
close, but tbat they shall "burn no
fnel." So far as one can see, saloons
might remain open on Mondays pro-
Tided they could dispense with heat.
Fuel Administrator Prudden of
this State has also issued a code of
rales for tbe state conflicting somewhat from Mr. Garfieids. Already
it is announced that many modifications in tbe rules bave been made
and ddutless others will follow.
People are paticulurly interested
in tbe effect of this order in tbeir own
locality. In general all business
plans must close on Mondsys, commenting Jan. 28, and can remain open
but 9 consecutive hours each day
tbe remainig days, save Saturday,
wben tbey remain open 12 hours.
Groceries selling foodstuffs, may be
open Mondav forenoon. Moving
pictureshows and theatres must close
Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Churches can be open but sir hours
during any week. Tbe nine hours
shove mentioned need not be the
same. Each may select bis own hours.
Tbis Covers the main features of this
order.
: I
Probably very few here are aware
tbet Ward Waller has become one of
Uncle Sam's hoys, being now stationed at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky Evidently Ward has not lost bis enthusiasm for basket ball.
Fort Thomas Ky., Jan. 14 1918
Clare Sentinel and Basket Ball Fans
Being stationed bere at Fort Thomas, Ky.. for a short tlms on my way
ft Tex»i, I have had brought back
to me memories of nchool days. You
k-tuw that Uncle Sam's worg is broken by play just the same as a school
j boys iife.
I have had the pleasure of being
chosen to play with the Army basket
ball team several times in wbicb we
meet several Cincinnati teams and we
POULTRY FLOCKS
Made Much More Profitable
By Culling
INTERESTING
Experiment Demonstrating This
Fact
A number of demontrations intended to prove to the farmers of
Michigan that flocks of hens which
bithtrto have been a source of loss
can by proper culling be made over
into flocks that will more than pay
for their keep, are being conducted
by the department of poultry husbandry of the Michigan Agricultural
college in mar.v parts of the state.
Reports on the results of this work
in some communities have already
come in. The outcome of the test
BOYS AND GIRLS
Great
Clubs
Accomplish
Work In 1917.
SOCIAL AND CIVIC
Value Of Work Greater Than
Economic.
BASKET BAIL TEAMS
Play Practice Games. St. Louis
Coming Friday Nignt.
are just like Clare, we dou't win them
all, but Again we are like tbe Clare on
teams we play our very best.
If you could see the crowds that
turn out you would not think that all
tbe young people were in the army.
I could relate many happenings of
rcy army life of interest, to all, but
will not take the space. I want to
wish tbeC. H. S, Basket Bail team a
successful season both teams.
Very truly
Edward W. Waller
22nd. Ent. Co., 6 Platoon
Squad 434
Ft. Tnomas Ky.
Mrs. Eulalie Kibbe.
Now In France.
Many will be interested in knowing
tbat Courtney Milam, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Milam, wbo went from
bere witb the first contingent of
volunteers, is now in France. These
boys have all become separated, save
Russell Alexander and Stewart Hay
who are at Charlotte, N. C.
In a brief letter to bis parents
written from Prance Courtney states
tbat be reached tbere Dec. 23 and
tbat there were 5000 troops on board
the boat on wbicb be went. He is
ia good health, drilling 10 or 12 hours
••day, and wishes to be remembered
to all his friends bere.
Suggests
CIVIC FEDERATION
May Be
Eulalie Sc-bermerhorn was born
Aug. 20, 1984, at Sylvin, Michigan
and died Jan 11, lvHS, at her home
415 Oak Ave., Lansing, Mich. aTter a
brief illness with plural pneumonia
At tbe age of 4 yrs she moved with
her parents to Lake, Mich., where
she resided till her marriage May 11,
1908, to David H. Kibbe To this
union was born three children, Omer
Albert age 8 years, Roy Otis age 7 yrs
and Vern who died in infaucy.
Beside her husband and 2 children,
she is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Schermtrborn of Lake, also
many other relatives and a host ot
loving friends who mourn their loss
She was a kind and loving wife and
tender mother, ani will be sadly-
missed by all wbo knew her.
Services were held at the home on
Oak Ave. Tuesday at 2 P. M , Jan. 15,
and on Wednesday the remains were
taken to Lake, Clare Co., Mich,
where services were held at the bome
of her parents and interment was
made in the Lake Cemetery. X
Lawrence, in VanBuren county, is
typical of these. In this case, Mr.
Greve's flock of 278 Rbode Island
Reds was divided by tbe demonstrator—the poultry extension man from
the college—into three classes, In
the first of these was placed those
fowels 'vbich,rby their conformation
and other characteristics indicated
ability to yield a profit; in tbe second
class were placed those fowels wbich
it was expected would break even,
while in the third class were pieced
the culls, or those which could not be
kept at a profit.
The birds in all three flocks were
then kept under identical conditions
and given tbe same feed and management, with these results:
The ft3 females in Class No. 1 produced during the period of tbe trial
from 19 to 31 eggs daily; tbe 87
femaies in Clas9 No. 2 produced an
average of 3 to (j eggs daily, while
tbe culls, or tbe 131 birds in Class No.
3 produced no eggB at all.
One of the outcomes of the demonstrations in tbose communities where
tbey have be6n completed, bas been
the general adoption of culling by
individuals wbo have become convinced of tbe necessity for weeding
out the non-producers in their flocks.
Where assistance in tbis work i9
desired, it can be had, according to
announcement from the college, by
applying to tbe department of poultry husbandry, in East Lansing.
Red
NORTH VERNON
Cross Holds Meeting
Feb. 1.
How Fuel
Saved.
Tbe etate fuel committee of Connecticut suggests tbat tbe churches
ot tbe various communities
eomhine tbeir services in tbe interests of fuel conservation. Tbe
Haw Haven Civic Federation endorsee
tbe recommendation of tbe state fuel
committee, but wants tbe unifying
movement broadened so as to include
MAC BCIUUJJB .lE'J.
The Civic Federation appears to be
ef tbe opinion tbat if cburcb federation is a good thing in the interest of
feel saving, saloon federation may be
equally effective iu tbe accomplishment of the same object and-just
think of it-they bave even dared to
say it to the fuel commissioner!
Besides unifying the saloons, those
civic fellows bave even ventured to
remark to tbat august official tbat saloon hours might be shortened to advantage. Tbey have gone further
civic fellows bave even ventured to
gest tbat some saloons ought to have
tbeir licenses suspended—during tbe
war.
What a nerve! It never seems to
have occurred to tbe Washington authorities tbat saloons ougbt to be
asked to save fuel.
Owing to bad weather whicb delayed the Christmas drive, North Vernon
Red Cross is behind on its quota. A
meeting wili be held on Friday evening, Feb. 1, at the Grange Hall.
Supper will be served at 7 o'clock
after wbicb an ^ntertainmmt and
social, an all-around good time
be bad. Do up the chores early
come, young and old, with full
kets and help the good cause.
Menn: coffee, sandwiches, eecallop-
ed potatoes, maccaroni and tomatoes,
cinnamon rolls, pickles. Adults, 15c,
children, 10c. Mrs. J. D. Allen
Chairman.
Tbe High Scbool basket ball teams
from Marion were to bave been here
last Friday night, but owing to sickness there, tbe trip had fo be cancelled.
Instead two practice games were
played, one between tbe boye and a
flvamade up ot city players, some
bome guard members, whicb resulted
iu a score of 34 to 34. A picked-np
team also pla> ed the high school girls,
tbe latter winning 11 to 4. A small
crowd looked on.
Fans have bad little opportunity to
view tbe sport tbis season, bat tbe
spell will again be broken tomorrow
night when St. Louis sends her repre-
senatives here for a double-beader.
No doubt clos^ scores will result.
Fisher-Bryant.
School News
On Wednesday, Junuarv 16, at the
bome of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fisher in
Farwell, occured tiiemarriageof their
daughter Lenity to George Bryant Jr..
a prosperous young blacksmith of
this city. At, 4:30 the ycung couple
took tbeir piaces beneath a beautiful
wedding bell and Rev. McGinness
ofthe Farwell M. E. church spoke tbe
words tbat made tbem husband and
wifein tbe presence ot a few relatives
and friends. Tbe bride was gowned
in a rose colored silk and the groom
wore a suit of dark blue serge.
After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs.
Bryant drove to Clare where a wedding supper was served at the bome of
the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Bryaat. The couple expect
to make tbeir bome in Clare.
Tne bride has been one of tbe Sentinel force for tbe past three years or
more and tbe Sentinel family extends
congratulations and good wishes.
From tbe report issued by the Agricultural College at the close of 1 «17
it would seem that the Boys' and
Girls' Clubs which the College has
been organizing bave proved a success, Tne enrollment has been
16,796, tbe garaens cultivated have
comprised 10.024 square rods and tbe
product1* produced worth $250,000
Tbere were 27,000 quarts of fruits and
vegetables canned, 5494 bushels of
corn raised, (1337 pounds of pork produced and 4.524 artieles made for tbe
Red Cross.
'•In all." says the report, "the
16.970 boys and girls wbo are club
members produced during the year
1917 approximately a quarter of a
million worth of products, or more
than eight times the amount of money appropriated by the state and federal goverrment for the encouragement of undertakings of this kind
among the younger people of tbe
state. Most of tbia (253,000 was earned by boys and girls in the rural communities of Michigan.
Oce of tbe most striking and satisfactory features of tbese club enterprises is tbe fact tir.at the immediate
benefits have been social and civic
rather than strictly economic. Thousands of young people have learned
tbe joy and value of usefully employ
ing spare hours which otherwise
migbt bave been spent in idleness or
profitless undertakings.
This 1ft,976 ooys and girls are members of 1050 clubs, located in 65 counties. Directing and assisting them
are 725 volunteer ciub leaders, 21 paid
leaders and 5 state leaders There
are also 30 county school commision-
ers, 31 county agricultural agents and
14 Y. M. C. A. secretaries co-operating.
LOUIS BAKER
i.
Tells Something Of Army Life. !
Below we give tbe ma/n part of a
letter written by Louis Baker to bis !
sister, Mrs. Lena Freece of this city.
A considerable "number of soldiers
from this county are now at Camp
McArtbur.
Jan. 11, 1918
Dear Sister:
I received your letter to day and
waa glad to hear from you. We have
good weatber here in Texas now
It snuwedabo'jt fou*-inches last night.
When we got up tbis morning our
tent wasfull of snow. Tbe wind blew
very bard and 1 nearly frose in bed.
It bas been around zero here to day.
What do you tnink of this for the
Sonny South:
THE
MOUNTAINEERS
Robert W.
As Described by
Lilley
fouryTnumber
Of the
Entertainment
Satisfatctory
Course
I The fourth number of the Enter-
; tertsiument Course, a lecture by
Robert W. Lilley, was beld at tbe
i Congregational church on Tuesday
evening and to an ;iudieuce that
nearly fi'led the church. The subject
'The Story of the Mountaineers,"
dealt witb the people of tbe Appa-
lanchians in the tract comprised by
eastern Kentucky and Tennessee and
Yesterday I was out to the rifle 1 western Virginia and North Carolina,
range. Saturday we went to tbe j Mr. Lilley ia not an orator and pre-
trenehes. We stayed 48 hours. There sented hi9 subject in a conversational
way. He made it very interesting
was one battalion against the other
trying to take each other's trenches.
When one made a charge, they were
batted back with rocks and clouds of
dust. Some of tbem were hurt but
thatmade nodifference. Thet'enches
are some sight to see. Thev are
about six miles from Camp and we
make the hike in 5ft minutes with a
501D pack on onr back, so you see it
isn't any fun. One Can go for miles
and miles in tbe trenches.
One gets great experiences in the
army. We are practicing bayonet
work ana throwing bombs We drill
in the forenoon and hike eight or ten
miles in tbe afternoon witb packs on
our back.
We are going io leave here
but I dont know just when for
He
and he Id tbe attention throughout of
his audijnee. We can only notice il
very briefly. Mr. Lilley was bcrn io
one tbe log cabi: e on tbe mountain
side and lived there till past 21 years
of age. The little schooling that be
had received up to tbat time was of
the moBt meager type. He bad never
been three miles from boccs and was
utterly ignorant of the most common
tbii.gs.
Tbe ancestors of these mountaineers were Scotch-Irish, wbo came to
these mountain fastnesses 200 years
ago, and tbey and their descendants
have remained tbere since. Every
census shows no foreign element of
soon j con8equence. A love£of liberty was
Long tbe motive tbat brought them tbere
LADY MACCABEES
Held Enjoyable Meeting Here
Jan. 16.
Clare and Isabella County Association of tbe Ladies of Tbe Maccabees
will
and
bas
in New Quarters.
Demaxeet's Cash Bargain Store
will move from tbe Dunlop Block to
the Rboades Building Jan. 28tb.
—Adv.
To Sentinel Readers.
Owing to tbe fact that Monday
must now be observed as a holiday
and that the usual hours of labor are
shortened, it wili doubtless be impossible to send the Sentinel
promptly on time for the next
weeks.
If your copy, therefore, does
arrive as usual, kindly wait a reasonable length of time before reporting
tbe fact to tbis office.
out
few
□ ot
The sleigh ride tbe fifth grade were
planning on last week bad to be postponed.
Hazel Parker is absent from tbe
fourth grade on account of tbe
mumps.
The third grade bad a spell down
Friday afternoon iu wbich Jimmey
Johnson won.
Lea Northv entered tbe second
grade Friday.
The second grade bave finished tbe
first book and are starting in the j met wlth L*.Tosca Hive Jan. 13. The
second. J meeting was presidad over by Associ
ation Commander Lady Lamb. After
a bountiful pot luck dinner. Mayor
Andrus gave an address of welcome
to the visiting Ladies au4 be also
spoke of tbe Patriotic work of tbe day
and tbe conditions of tbe times wbich
was enjoyed by all present. Frances
Burns Hive No. 631 was awarded tbe
Honor Banner for tbe largest per
cent of attendance. Tbe quilt which
was prepared by tbe Ladies of La
Tasca Hive went to Lady Stirling.
The Association meets witb Frances
Burns Hive No. 631 in May. X.
Becomes Merchant
GRANGE INSTITUTE
Will Be Held At Mt.
Jan. 31.
Pleasant
EXTENSION SCHOOL
At Farwell And Harrison Next
Month.
*
An "Extension School,'' wbicb
now takes tbe place of tbe former
Farmers' Institute, will be held at
Farwell on Monday and Tuesday,
Feb. 11 and 12 and at Harrison tbe
two following days, Feb. 13 aod 14.
Tnese schools are under tbe direction
of the County Agent and tbese
points are selected because of tbe
better interest shown heretofore.
Tbe program is not now obtainable
and we are net informed as to the
speakers, bnt tbey come from tbe
Agricultural College. Dairying and
plant diseases are among tbe topics
discussed.
.
The Slate Grange bas planned for
a series of institutes throughout the
state this winter and in this it is
being aided by tbe Federal government, tbe Extension Department of
M. A. C, and tbe Dairy and Food
Department. Five topics, about as
important as could be chosen it
would seem, are being discussed at
these institutes. They are:
1. Michigan Farm Labor Situation
for 1918.
2. Prices of Farm Products in tbe
Light of Production Costs.
3. Feeding Our Families.
4. Tbe Necessity for Efficient
Farm Organization.
5. How can we Answer our
Nation's cali for Increased Food Production?
One of tbese institutes will be beld
at the Court House In Mt. Pleasant
on Thursday, Jan. 31. We are unable to announce tbe list of speakers,
but It will include some of tbe best
known Grange and Institute workers
of the state. All farmers aud tbeir
wives Urged to attend.
Farm House Burns.
The house of Albert-
lives one mile south of
school house (h Vernon
Thursday afternoon of
Davis who
the Russell
burned on
laet week
Mr. Davis was absent and the Are
bad gained such headwav when discovered that Mrs. Davis was unable
to save only a few articles and unfortunately tbere was no insurance. A
fire is bad enough at any time, bnt it
is surely a misfortune at such a time
as tbis.
Found
GROUND GLASS
In Gauze By Midland
Red Cross.
W. F. Broderick, former garage
man and junk dealer, is now behind
tbe counter seiiing goods, naving
purchased tbe J. F. Tatman & Sou
stock of shoes and furnishings and
rented tbe rooms until lately occupied by tbe Fox Jewelry stock.
GERMAN ALIENS
Card Of Thanks.
We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for their kindness
and assistance in our recent great
bereavement. Especially would we
tbank the choir, tboae wbo brought
tbe beautiful flowers and those wbo
kindly opened tbe roads, rendering
tbem passable.
William Hampton
and Family.
To
Register With Postmaster
Teb. 4-9.
The law makes it tbe duty of postmasters to carry out tbe regrlstration
of alien enemies of tbe United States
in tbeir several post office districts.
German aliens must appear before
their post master on one of tbe days
Feb. 4th, 5tb, 6th, 7th, 8tb or 9th between tbe bonrsof 6 A. M. and 8 P. M.
Tbe law requires tbe postmaster to
obtain triplicate aflidavlts from eadh
of tbese aliens, also bis finger prints
for future identification. Tbe registrant must also furnish four photographs of himself, one for each affidavit a*nd one to a form of tbe registration card. No fee ia to be paid
the postmaster.
Tuesday a wbole case of gauze material wbich bad been received direct
from the mills was returned by the
local Red Cross officers, following tne
discovery tbat tbe gauze ic tbat
shipment contained ground glass.
Following tbe appearance of ground
glass in the completed gauze work of
an eastern Red Cross chapter and in
one or two instances elsewhere
wholesalers, A. Kroiik & Co., issued
a warning that all shipments of gauze
sbouid be carefuliy examined immediately upon unpacking. Tbe last
shipment of this material received
last week was accordingly given a
very thorough examination.
It is almost Impossible to discover
the tiny particles of glass lu tbe clotb
with tbe naked eye, and in order to
confirm tbe suspicions ot tne ladies
wbo were investigating, s chemical
test was made and the presence of
the "foreign" (german?) matter was
assured beyond a doubt.
Tbe poisoning of tbese bandages to
be used in binding tbe wounds of
American and allied soldiers is about
on a par with tbe slaughter snd torture of innocent non-combatants and
other German propaganda.
Midland Republican
Island, N. V., or New Jersey, tben
from tbere we go across the pond for
tbe kaiser. 1 am at the Y. M. C A.
and there are going tojbe moving
pictures and I wili have to close.
From your brotber.
Louis Baker
Co. E. 126 Inf.
Camp McArthnr
Waco, Texas.
More Red Cross Goods
That tbe Red Cross workers in this
county are busy is shown by the frequent shipments of supplies for the
soldiers. This week tbere have been
sent 11 sweaters, 12 pairs of socks, 1
muffler, 22 heimetS; 9 pairs wristlets
and 1<* trench caps.
And
THE GAS MASK
The Sensation
Produces.
It
Perhaps few who bave met Cbas.
Kennedy during his sojourns at tbe
ranch bere are aware that he is in the
service. Tbe following extract from
a letter to bis brother Holmes, telling about tbe gas mask, wili interest
our readers:
"Yesterday we marched about 2
miles to the gas bouse wbsre tbey
demonstrate to tbe men tbat tbe
masks are efficient. First we went
in and sat on a bench around the
wall wbile cbiorine gas was let in thr>
bouse and another time we sat there
while a "tear" gas was allowed to
evoive in tbe house. It seemed funny
to be sitting there and not say,a word
tne i and wonder what tbe air outside tbe
mask was like. The inhalation aud
expiration is through the moutb.
Tbere is a clip on tbe nose aud whether yoa want to or not you breathe
through the mouth. Tbey are very
uncomfortable first but after awbile
one feels somewhat easier but tbere
is>a great amount of slobbering due
to saiva secretions being stimulated
by the rubber mouth piece."
and this remains the dominent trait
to this day.
Tbe mountain people he divided
into tbree classes: Those occupying
tbe little valleys at the base of the
mountains come more or less into
contact witb the outside world and
hence lose some of tbe mountain
characteristics. Those on the mountain side comprise tbe class to which
tbe speaker belongs. His fatber
had 60-adres of land, yet only tbree
could be cultivated. All the work
wa9 done by band, tbe use of a team
being out of the question. Tbe third
class occupied tbe >>tiil more elevated
section cf the country,
Mr. Lilley paid a high tribute to
tbe inherent, sterling qualities of
tbese bumble people. Tbey are dens
ly ignorant and some of their superstitions are almost past belief. A
better day is dawning tor tbem and
education is working a revolution
in tbeir condition.
As showing their patriotism be
cited tbe fact tbat tbey beld a considerable part of Virginia in tbe Union
and every county furnished more
than its quota cf soldiers for the
Union army. In the present war it
has been the same. No draft has been
necessary, tbe number of volunteers
being in excess of the quota.
Inexplantion of tbe bloody feuds
that bave characterized tbis section
for years, be thought it due to misguided family affections. It is almost
a religious passion witb tbuse people
to avenge the death of relatives.
Notice.
To Falrgrove Dairy patrons: My
supply of milk and cream Dottles is
exhausted. 1 would request you to
return all bottles. This would be
cheaper tban paying more for milk
to replace tbe bottles.
Notice.
Owing to tbe war and other numerous conditions, the Clare Oil Oo. and
D. Ward oan not extend any further
credit. Please done ask for it. 12 S
By order of directors.
German Dye Secrets.
"Tbe most important event in the
economic war" is what tbe London
Daily Mail called the capture from
the Germans of 257 secret recipes for
German dyes wbich bad been offered
tbe government. The formulae, it
was stated, wiil "shatter the German
dye monopoly." According to tbe
Mail, British agents have been working for two years to get the formulae
Who tSent This?
On tbe Wednesday afternoon mall
tbere same to us a letter postmarked
Midland, containing a si 00 bill but
with notbing whatever to indicate
tbe sender. It comes in a Sentinel
envelope and wrapped in a Sentinel
circular. Who sent it? »
Supper.
There will be a supper served at
tbe Eagle Church on Friday, Feb. 1.
15c and 25p. Everybody eome and
help a worthy cause.
A Generous Gift.
Tne Arthur Township Cemetery
Association bas donated the tine sum
of fifty dollars to the Red Cross
work. This is eeriair.ly a most
generous gift and reflects greai ^red-
it upon this association.
LADIES UNION
Elects
Officers For Ensuing;
Yoir
At tbe annaal meeting beld recently tbe Ladies Union of tne Congregational church elected tbe following
officers: President, Mrs. C. H.
Sutherland; vies pres., Mrs. W. H.
Elden; secretary, Mrs. Fred Smelley;
treasurer, Mrs. E. G. White; flower
trees,, Mrs. L. M. Shumway;
of directors, Mrs Falk, Mrs.
way, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Kane.
board
Sbuui-
Card of Thanks
We cincerely tbank all our friends
and neighbors for their assistance in
our recent great affliction, tbe sickness and death of our beloved wife,
motber and daughter. Especially.
are we gratelul. for the comforting
words given by the minister, aud tbe
eholr for tbeir helpfulness. Also
for tbe many beautiful flowers.
D. H. Kibbe
Omer and Roy Kibbe
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bcfaermerborn
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Object Description
| Title | 1918-01-24; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1918-01-24 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, January 24, 1918 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; |
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| Title | 1918-01-24; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1918-01-24 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, January 24, 1918 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; |
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—— . -—- - s . The Clare Sentinel. Official Paper of Clare County Kstablished 1878 ULARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING JAN. 24, 1918. Sew Series: VoL 26 Mo. 12 FUEL SCARCITY Causes Drastic Action Authorities By MUCH OPPOSITION B»t General Compliance Order With Writes WARD WALLER. Thomas From Fort Kentucky. The scarcity of fuel in all parts of tbe country caused Fuel Administrator Garfield to tesue last Friday a drastic Order closing al> mamifaeturingplants "east of tbe Mississippi river, except those producing food, for a oer- iod of five days and e.teb Monday trom Jan. 28 to Ma>-eh -in and also holidays. Mr. Gartield expects to gave 30,000,0000 tons of coat tioring tbis time, t'bis order caused much Indignation and nearly set congress In an uproar, a strong demand for its j repeal or modification being demand- ad. In some cities there seemed at first a etroug inclination to ignore the order, but probably the country will settle down to an acceptance of the situation, disagreeable as it Is. Mr.Garfleld'sorderis quite lengthy, specifying particularly what plants oome under bis general order and whicb are excepted. Tboughout he does not say tbat these plants must close, but tbat they shall "burn no fnel." So far as one can see, saloons might remain open on Mondays pro- Tided they could dispense with heat. Fuel Administrator Prudden of this State has also issued a code of rales for tbe state conflicting somewhat from Mr. Garfieids. Already it is announced that many modifications in tbe rules bave been made and ddutless others will follow. People are paticulurly interested in tbe effect of this order in tbeir own locality. In general all business plans must close on Mondsys, commenting Jan. 28, and can remain open but 9 consecutive hours each day tbe remainig days, save Saturday, wben tbey remain open 12 hours. Groceries selling foodstuffs, may be open Mondav forenoon. Moving pictureshows and theatres must close Monday and Tuesday evenings. Churches can be open but sir hours during any week. Tbe nine hours shove mentioned need not be the same. Each may select bis own hours. Tbis Covers the main features of this order. : I Probably very few here are aware tbet Ward Waller has become one of Uncle Sam's hoys, being now stationed at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky Evidently Ward has not lost bis enthusiasm for basket ball. Fort Thomas Ky., Jan. 14 1918 Clare Sentinel and Basket Ball Fans Being stationed bere at Fort Thomas, Ky.. for a short tlms on my way ft Tex»i, I have had brought back to me memories of nchool days. You k-tuw that Uncle Sam's worg is broken by play just the same as a school j boys iife. I have had the pleasure of being chosen to play with the Army basket ball team several times in wbicb we meet several Cincinnati teams and we POULTRY FLOCKS Made Much More Profitable By Culling INTERESTING Experiment Demonstrating This Fact A number of demontrations intended to prove to the farmers of Michigan that flocks of hens which bithtrto have been a source of loss can by proper culling be made over into flocks that will more than pay for their keep, are being conducted by the department of poultry husbandry of the Michigan Agricultural college in mar.v parts of the state. Reports on the results of this work in some communities have already come in. The outcome of the test BOYS AND GIRLS Great Clubs Accomplish Work In 1917. SOCIAL AND CIVIC Value Of Work Greater Than Economic. BASKET BAIL TEAMS Play Practice Games. St. Louis Coming Friday Nignt. are just like Clare, we dou't win them all, but Again we are like tbe Clare on teams we play our very best. If you could see the crowds that turn out you would not think that all tbe young people were in the army. I could relate many happenings of rcy army life of interest, to all, but will not take the space. I want to wish tbeC. H. S, Basket Bail team a successful season both teams. Very truly Edward W. Waller 22nd. Ent. Co., 6 Platoon Squad 434 Ft. Tnomas Ky. Mrs. Eulalie Kibbe. Now In France. Many will be interested in knowing tbat Courtney Milam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Milam, wbo went from bere witb the first contingent of volunteers, is now in France. These boys have all become separated, save Russell Alexander and Stewart Hay who are at Charlotte, N. C. In a brief letter to bis parents written from Prance Courtney states tbat be reached tbere Dec. 23 and tbat there were 5000 troops on board the boat on wbicb be went. He is ia good health, drilling 10 or 12 hours ••day, and wishes to be remembered to all his friends bere. Suggests CIVIC FEDERATION May Be Eulalie Sc-bermerhorn was born Aug. 20, 1984, at Sylvin, Michigan and died Jan 11, lvHS, at her home 415 Oak Ave., Lansing, Mich. aTter a brief illness with plural pneumonia At tbe age of 4 yrs she moved with her parents to Lake, Mich., where she resided till her marriage May 11, 1908, to David H. Kibbe To this union was born three children, Omer Albert age 8 years, Roy Otis age 7 yrs and Vern who died in infaucy. Beside her husband and 2 children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schermtrborn of Lake, also many other relatives and a host ot loving friends who mourn their loss She was a kind and loving wife and tender mother, ani will be sadly- missed by all wbo knew her. Services were held at the home on Oak Ave. Tuesday at 2 P. M , Jan. 15, and on Wednesday the remains were taken to Lake, Clare Co., Mich, where services were held at the bome of her parents and interment was made in the Lake Cemetery. X Lawrence, in VanBuren county, is typical of these. In this case, Mr. Greve's flock of 278 Rbode Island Reds was divided by tbe demonstrator—the poultry extension man from the college—into three classes, In the first of these was placed those fowels 'vbich,rby their conformation and other characteristics indicated ability to yield a profit; in tbe second class were placed those fowels wbich it was expected would break even, while in the third class were pieced the culls, or those which could not be kept at a profit. The birds in all three flocks were then kept under identical conditions and given tbe same feed and management, with these results: The ft3 females in Class No. 1 produced during the period of tbe trial from 19 to 31 eggs daily; tbe 87 femaies in Clas9 No. 2 produced an average of 3 to (j eggs daily, while tbe culls, or tbe 131 birds in Class No. 3 produced no eggB at all. One of the outcomes of the demonstrations in tbose communities where tbey have be6n completed, bas been the general adoption of culling by individuals wbo have become convinced of tbe necessity for weeding out the non-producers in their flocks. Where assistance in tbis work i9 desired, it can be had, according to announcement from the college, by applying to tbe department of poultry husbandry, in East Lansing. Red NORTH VERNON Cross Holds Meeting Feb. 1. How Fuel Saved. Tbe etate fuel committee of Connecticut suggests tbat tbe churches ot tbe various communities eomhine tbeir services in tbe interests of fuel conservation. Tbe Haw Haven Civic Federation endorsee tbe recommendation of tbe state fuel committee, but wants tbe unifying movement broadened so as to include MAC BCIUUJJB .lE'J. The Civic Federation appears to be ef tbe opinion tbat if cburcb federation is a good thing in the interest of feel saving, saloon federation may be equally effective iu tbe accomplishment of the same object and-just think of it-they bave even dared to say it to the fuel commissioner! Besides unifying the saloons, those civic fellows bave even ventured to remark to tbat august official tbat saloon hours might be shortened to advantage. Tbey have gone further civic fellows bave even ventured to gest tbat some saloons ought to have tbeir licenses suspended—during tbe war. What a nerve! It never seems to have occurred to tbe Washington authorities tbat saloons ougbt to be asked to save fuel. Owing to bad weather whicb delayed the Christmas drive, North Vernon Red Cross is behind on its quota. A meeting wili be held on Friday evening, Feb. 1, at the Grange Hall. Supper will be served at 7 o'clock after wbicb an ^ntertainmmt and social, an all-around good time be bad. Do up the chores early come, young and old, with full kets and help the good cause. Menn: coffee, sandwiches, eecallop- ed potatoes, maccaroni and tomatoes, cinnamon rolls, pickles. Adults, 15c, children, 10c. Mrs. J. D. Allen Chairman. Tbe High Scbool basket ball teams from Marion were to bave been here last Friday night, but owing to sickness there, tbe trip had fo be cancelled. Instead two practice games were played, one between tbe boye and a flvamade up ot city players, some bome guard members, whicb resulted iu a score of 34 to 34. A picked-np team also pla> ed the high school girls, tbe latter winning 11 to 4. A small crowd looked on. Fans have bad little opportunity to view tbe sport tbis season, bat tbe spell will again be broken tomorrow night when St. Louis sends her repre- senatives here for a double-beader. No doubt clos^ scores will result. Fisher-Bryant. School News On Wednesday, Junuarv 16, at the bome of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fisher in Farwell, occured tiiemarriageof their daughter Lenity to George Bryant Jr.. a prosperous young blacksmith of this city. At, 4:30 the ycung couple took tbeir piaces beneath a beautiful wedding bell and Rev. McGinness ofthe Farwell M. E. church spoke tbe words tbat made tbem husband and wifein tbe presence ot a few relatives and friends. Tbe bride was gowned in a rose colored silk and the groom wore a suit of dark blue serge. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant drove to Clare where a wedding supper was served at the bome of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bryaat. The couple expect to make tbeir bome in Clare. Tne bride has been one of tbe Sentinel force for tbe past three years or more and tbe Sentinel family extends congratulations and good wishes. From tbe report issued by the Agricultural College at the close of 1 «17 it would seem that the Boys' and Girls' Clubs which the College has been organizing bave proved a success, Tne enrollment has been 16,796, tbe garaens cultivated have comprised 10.024 square rods and tbe product1* produced worth $250,000 Tbere were 27,000 quarts of fruits and vegetables canned, 5494 bushels of corn raised, (1337 pounds of pork produced and 4.524 artieles made for tbe Red Cross. '•In all." says the report, "the 16.970 boys and girls wbo are club members produced during the year 1917 approximately a quarter of a million worth of products, or more than eight times the amount of money appropriated by the state and federal goverrment for the encouragement of undertakings of this kind among the younger people of tbe state. Most of tbia (253,000 was earned by boys and girls in the rural communities of Michigan. Oce of tbe most striking and satisfactory features of tbese club enterprises is tbe fact tir.at the immediate benefits have been social and civic rather than strictly economic. Thousands of young people have learned tbe joy and value of usefully employ ing spare hours which otherwise migbt bave been spent in idleness or profitless undertakings. This 1ft,976 ooys and girls are members of 1050 clubs, located in 65 counties. Directing and assisting them are 725 volunteer ciub leaders, 21 paid leaders and 5 state leaders There are also 30 county school commision- ers, 31 county agricultural agents and 14 Y. M. C. A. secretaries co-operating. LOUIS BAKER i. Tells Something Of Army Life. ! Below we give tbe ma/n part of a letter written by Louis Baker to bis ! sister, Mrs. Lena Freece of this city. A considerable "number of soldiers from this county are now at Camp McArtbur. Jan. 11, 1918 Dear Sister: I received your letter to day and waa glad to hear from you. We have good weatber here in Texas now It snuwedabo'jt fou*-inches last night. When we got up tbis morning our tent wasfull of snow. Tbe wind blew very bard and 1 nearly frose in bed. It bas been around zero here to day. What do you tnink of this for the Sonny South: THE MOUNTAINEERS Robert W. As Described by Lilley fouryTnumber Of the Entertainment Satisfatctory Course I The fourth number of the Enter- ; tertsiument Course, a lecture by Robert W. Lilley, was beld at tbe i Congregational church on Tuesday evening and to an ;iudieuce that nearly fi'led the church. The subject 'The Story of the Mountaineers" dealt witb the people of tbe Appa- lanchians in the tract comprised by eastern Kentucky and Tennessee and Yesterday I was out to the rifle 1 western Virginia and North Carolina, range. Saturday we went to tbe j Mr. Lilley ia not an orator and pre- trenehes. We stayed 48 hours. There sented hi9 subject in a conversational way. He made it very interesting was one battalion against the other trying to take each other's trenches. When one made a charge, they were batted back with rocks and clouds of dust. Some of tbem were hurt but thatmade nodifference. Thet'enches are some sight to see. Thev are about six miles from Camp and we make the hike in 5ft minutes with a 501D pack on onr back, so you see it isn't any fun. One Can go for miles and miles in tbe trenches. One gets great experiences in the army. We are practicing bayonet work ana throwing bombs We drill in the forenoon and hike eight or ten miles in tbe afternoon witb packs on our back. We are going io leave here but I dont know just when for He and he Id tbe attention throughout of his audijnee. We can only notice il very briefly. Mr. Lilley was bcrn io one tbe log cabi: e on tbe mountain side and lived there till past 21 years of age. The little schooling that be had received up to tbat time was of the moBt meager type. He bad never been three miles from boccs and was utterly ignorant of the most common tbii.gs. Tbe ancestors of these mountaineers were Scotch-Irish, wbo came to these mountain fastnesses 200 years ago, and tbey and their descendants have remained tbere since. Every census shows no foreign element of soon j con8equence. A love£of liberty was Long tbe motive tbat brought them tbere LADY MACCABEES Held Enjoyable Meeting Here Jan. 16. Clare and Isabella County Association of tbe Ladies of Tbe Maccabees will and bas in New Quarters. Demaxeet's Cash Bargain Store will move from tbe Dunlop Block to the Rboades Building Jan. 28tb. —Adv. To Sentinel Readers. Owing to tbe fact that Monday must now be observed as a holiday and that the usual hours of labor are shortened, it wili doubtless be impossible to send the Sentinel promptly on time for the next weeks. If your copy, therefore, does arrive as usual, kindly wait a reasonable length of time before reporting tbe fact to tbis office. out few □ ot The sleigh ride tbe fifth grade were planning on last week bad to be postponed. Hazel Parker is absent from tbe fourth grade on account of tbe mumps. The third grade bad a spell down Friday afternoon iu wbich Jimmey Johnson won. Lea Northv entered tbe second grade Friday. The second grade bave finished tbe first book and are starting in the j met wlth L*.Tosca Hive Jan. 13. The second. J meeting was presidad over by Associ ation Commander Lady Lamb. After a bountiful pot luck dinner. Mayor Andrus gave an address of welcome to the visiting Ladies au4 be also spoke of tbe Patriotic work of tbe day and tbe conditions of tbe times wbich was enjoyed by all present. Frances Burns Hive No. 631 was awarded tbe Honor Banner for tbe largest per cent of attendance. Tbe quilt which was prepared by tbe Ladies of La Tasca Hive went to Lady Stirling. The Association meets witb Frances Burns Hive No. 631 in May. X. Becomes Merchant GRANGE INSTITUTE Will Be Held At Mt. Jan. 31. Pleasant EXTENSION SCHOOL At Farwell And Harrison Next Month. * An "Extension School,'' wbicb now takes tbe place of tbe former Farmers' Institute, will be held at Farwell on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 11 and 12 and at Harrison tbe two following days, Feb. 13 aod 14. Tnese schools are under tbe direction of the County Agent and tbese points are selected because of tbe better interest shown heretofore. Tbe program is not now obtainable and we are net informed as to the speakers, bnt tbey come from tbe Agricultural College. Dairying and plant diseases are among tbe topics discussed. . The Slate Grange bas planned for a series of institutes throughout the state this winter and in this it is being aided by tbe Federal government, tbe Extension Department of M. A. C, and tbe Dairy and Food Department. Five topics, about as important as could be chosen it would seem, are being discussed at these institutes. They are: 1. Michigan Farm Labor Situation for 1918. 2. Prices of Farm Products in tbe Light of Production Costs. 3. Feeding Our Families. 4. Tbe Necessity for Efficient Farm Organization. 5. How can we Answer our Nation's cali for Increased Food Production? One of tbese institutes will be beld at the Court House In Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, Jan. 31. We are unable to announce tbe list of speakers, but It will include some of tbe best known Grange and Institute workers of the state. All farmers aud tbeir wives Urged to attend. Farm House Burns. The house of Albert- lives one mile south of school house (h Vernon Thursday afternoon of Davis who the Russell burned on laet week Mr. Davis was absent and the Are bad gained such headwav when discovered that Mrs. Davis was unable to save only a few articles and unfortunately tbere was no insurance. A fire is bad enough at any time, bnt it is surely a misfortune at such a time as tbis. Found GROUND GLASS In Gauze By Midland Red Cross. W. F. Broderick, former garage man and junk dealer, is now behind tbe counter seiiing goods, naving purchased tbe J. F. Tatman & Sou stock of shoes and furnishings and rented tbe rooms until lately occupied by tbe Fox Jewelry stock. GERMAN ALIENS Card Of Thanks. We sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance in our recent great bereavement. Especially would we tbank the choir, tboae wbo brought tbe beautiful flowers and those wbo kindly opened tbe roads, rendering tbem passable. William Hampton and Family. To Register With Postmaster Teb. 4-9. The law makes it tbe duty of postmasters to carry out tbe regrlstration of alien enemies of tbe United States in tbeir several post office districts. German aliens must appear before their post master on one of tbe days Feb. 4th, 5tb, 6th, 7th, 8tb or 9th between tbe bonrsof 6 A. M. and 8 P. M. Tbe law requires tbe postmaster to obtain triplicate aflidavlts from eadh of tbese aliens, also bis finger prints for future identification. Tbe registrant must also furnish four photographs of himself, one for each affidavit a*nd one to a form of tbe registration card. No fee ia to be paid the postmaster. Tuesday a wbole case of gauze material wbich bad been received direct from the mills was returned by the local Red Cross officers, following tne discovery tbat tbe gauze ic tbat shipment contained ground glass. Following tbe appearance of ground glass in the completed gauze work of an eastern Red Cross chapter and in one or two instances elsewhere wholesalers, A. Kroiik & Co., issued a warning that all shipments of gauze sbouid be carefuliy examined immediately upon unpacking. Tbe last shipment of this material received last week was accordingly given a very thorough examination. It is almost Impossible to discover the tiny particles of glass lu tbe clotb with tbe naked eye, and in order to confirm tbe suspicions ot tne ladies wbo were investigating, s chemical test was made and the presence of the "foreign" (german?) matter was assured beyond a doubt. Tbe poisoning of tbese bandages to be used in binding tbe wounds of American and allied soldiers is about on a par with tbe slaughter snd torture of innocent non-combatants and other German propaganda. Midland Republican Island, N. V., or New Jersey, tben from tbere we go across the pond for tbe kaiser. 1 am at the Y. M. C A. and there are going tojbe moving pictures and I wili have to close. From your brotber. Louis Baker Co. E. 126 Inf. Camp McArthnr Waco, Texas. More Red Cross Goods That tbe Red Cross workers in this county are busy is shown by the frequent shipments of supplies for the soldiers. This week tbere have been sent 11 sweaters, 12 pairs of socks, 1 muffler, 22 heimetS; 9 pairs wristlets and 1<* trench caps. And THE GAS MASK The Sensation Produces. It Perhaps few who bave met Cbas. Kennedy during his sojourns at tbe ranch bere are aware that he is in the service. Tbe following extract from a letter to bis brother Holmes, telling about tbe gas mask, wili interest our readers: "Yesterday we marched about 2 miles to the gas bouse wbsre tbey demonstrate to tbe men tbat tbe masks are efficient. First we went in and sat on a bench around the wall wbile cbiorine gas was let in thr> bouse and another time we sat there while a "tear" gas was allowed to evoive in tbe house. It seemed funny to be sitting there and not say,a word tne i and wonder what tbe air outside tbe mask was like. The inhalation aud expiration is through the moutb. Tbere is a clip on tbe nose aud whether yoa want to or not you breathe through the mouth. Tbey are very uncomfortable first but after awbile one feels somewhat easier but tbere is>a great amount of slobbering due to saiva secretions being stimulated by the rubber mouth piece." and this remains the dominent trait to this day. Tbe mountain people he divided into tbree classes: Those occupying tbe little valleys at the base of the mountains come more or less into contact witb the outside world and hence lose some of tbe mountain characteristics. Those on the mountain side comprise tbe class to which tbe speaker belongs. His fatber had 60-adres of land, yet only tbree could be cultivated. All the work wa9 done by band, tbe use of a team being out of the question. Tbe third class occupied tbe >>tiil more elevated section cf the country, Mr. Lilley paid a high tribute to tbe inherent, sterling qualities of tbese bumble people. Tbey are dens ly ignorant and some of their superstitions are almost past belief. A better day is dawning tor tbem and education is working a revolution in tbeir condition. As showing their patriotism be cited tbe fact tbat tbey beld a considerable part of Virginia in tbe Union and every county furnished more than its quota cf soldiers for the Union army. In the present war it has been the same. No draft has been necessary, tbe number of volunteers being in excess of the quota. Inexplantion of tbe bloody feuds that bave characterized tbis section for years, be thought it due to misguided family affections. It is almost a religious passion witb tbuse people to avenge the death of relatives. Notice. To Falrgrove Dairy patrons: My supply of milk and cream Dottles is exhausted. 1 would request you to return all bottles. This would be cheaper tban paying more for milk to replace tbe bottles. Notice. Owing to tbe war and other numerous conditions, the Clare Oil Oo. and D. Ward oan not extend any further credit. Please done ask for it. 12 S By order of directors. German Dye Secrets. "Tbe most important event in the economic war" is what tbe London Daily Mail called the capture from the Germans of 257 secret recipes for German dyes wbich bad been offered tbe government. The formulae, it was stated, wiil "shatter the German dye monopoly." According to tbe Mail, British agents have been working for two years to get the formulae Who tSent This? On tbe Wednesday afternoon mall tbere same to us a letter postmarked Midland, containing a si 00 bill but with notbing whatever to indicate tbe sender. It comes in a Sentinel envelope and wrapped in a Sentinel circular. Who sent it? » Supper. There will be a supper served at tbe Eagle Church on Friday, Feb. 1. 15c and 25p. Everybody eome and help a worthy cause. A Generous Gift. Tne Arthur Township Cemetery Association bas donated the tine sum of fifty dollars to the Red Cross work. This is eeriair.ly a most generous gift and reflects greai ^red- it upon this association. LADIES UNION Elects Officers For Ensuing; Yoir At tbe annaal meeting beld recently tbe Ladies Union of tne Congregational church elected tbe following officers: President, Mrs. C. H. Sutherland; vies pres., Mrs. W. H. Elden; secretary, Mrs. Fred Smelley; treasurer, Mrs. E. G. White; flower trees,, Mrs. L. M. Shumway; of directors, Mrs Falk, Mrs. way, Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Kane. board Sbuui- Card of Thanks We cincerely tbank all our friends and neighbors for their assistance in our recent great affliction, tbe sickness and death of our beloved wife, motber and daughter. Especially. are we gratelul. for the comforting words given by the minister, aud tbe eholr for tbeir helpfulness. Also for tbe many beautiful flowers. D. H. Kibbe Omer and Roy Kibbe Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bcfaermerborn ' ~- - ' |
