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Clare   and   Clare   County
Established 1878
CLARE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 31,1924.
New Series: Vol. 32. No. 1
ATTORNEY GENERAL
MAKES RULING
Primary .'School, Fund  Will
Not be Gut Ofi if Proposed Income Tax Amend-    j
ment  is   Adopted,
Following is the ruling of Attorney
General Andrew B. Dougherty of, Oc-'
tober 21, 1924 in regard to the proposed income tax amendment which
the people of Michigan will vote on
Tuesday, November 4th:
"Mr. A. B. Cook, Master State Grange,
Owosso, Michigan.
Dear Sir:—-I have, before me your
•communication of the 20th instant
wherein you state:       >■■
"In view of, your recent decision in
regard to the assessment of public
utilities please render a decision m
regard to the two following questions:
."1. Can the PuDlic "Utilities still be
assessed by a state board of assessors the same as at present. under
Article 10, Section 6, of the State
Constitution?
"2. Will all moneys. in, the future
derived from taxes on^public utilities,
ho matter by whom assessea, continue
to go directly into the primary school
fund of the state should the income
tax amendment be adopted?"
2. Section 5 of Article X of the Constitution provides:
"The legislature may provide by
law for the assessment at its true
cash value by a state board of assessors, of which the'governor shall he
ex-offico a member, of the property
of corporations and the property, by
whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, engaged In the business or
transporting passengers and freight-
transporting property _y express,
operating any union station or depot,
transmitting messages by telephone or
telegraph, loaning cars, operating refrigerator ears, fast freight lines or
other car lines and running or operating cars in any manner upon railroads, or engaged in any public service
business; and for the levy and collection of taxes theron."
This section in express terms,
authorized the legislature to provide
for the assessment of the property or
railroad companies, express companies, telegraph companies, telephone
companies, et cetera, at its true cash
value, by a state hoard of assessors.
The section of the Constitution is not
affected by the proposed income tax
amendment, It therefore follows that
under the authority conferred on it by
this section of the Constitution, the
legislature is empowered to enact legislation providing for the assessment
of this class of property by a state
"board of assessors.
2.. Section 1 of Article X of the
Constitution provides:
"All subjects of taxation now contributing to the primary school interest fund under present laws shall
continue to contribute to that funa,
and all taxes from such subjects shan
be first applied in paying the interest
upon the primary school, university
and other educational funds in the
order herein named, after which the
surplus of such moneys shall be added
to and become a part of the primary
school interest fund."
This section    of the    Constitution
was   recently    construed     by     the
Supreme Court in Union Steam .Pump
Sales Company vs.  State,  218 Mich.
256.   It was there said, page 268:
_.
"We are justified in the conclusion
that the Constitution retained to the
primary school fund its then sources
of revenue, its then subjects of taxation."
Taxes received from railroad companies,   express   companies,   telegrapn
and telephone  companies,  et ectera,
were at the time of the adoption or
the Constitution and are now sources
of revenue of the primary school' fund
derived from its "then,,  subjects    of
taxation."    The proposed income tax
amendment does not seek to repeal or
amend Section 1 of Article X and it
necessarily follows that your question
must be answered in the affirmative.
a*      Respectfully yours,
(Signed)
Andrew B. Doughterty,
Attorney General."
JAMES O'CONNOR.
Resident at Clare  and  Vicinity
Over Fifty-Three Years.  .
James O'Connor was born at St.»
Marys, Michigan, December 25, 1846"
' He enlisted in the Civil war in
February 1864 and was discharged
from a hospital July 1865 by -reason
of gunshot wound- received waile In
action. - ,
He was united in jnarriage, to
Amanda Brooks June 30,-1872, Three
sons were born to this union who have
preceded him in death. He was a
lesident of Clare and vicinity over 53
years, *
He departed this life at Clare,
Thursday, October 23, 1924, age 7.7
years, 9 months, 28 days, leaving his
wife his only surviver.
Relatives and friends from a distance who attended the funeral were
Mr*. and Mrs. Bruce Stevens,. Mr, and,
Mrs. Peter Carroll, Mr, and Mrs.
Everette Simonds, Mr. • and Mrs,
David,'Brooks, and Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, all of Clio; Mr. anu Mr.*-, E. E
Willie, Mr. and Mrs, S. E. Willie, and
two daughters, of Mt. Pleasmnt; Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. O. McKay and son, or
Owosso; Richard Bradbeer, t Mrs.
Ethel Lem and Mrs. Ida Kelley, oi
Okemos; Mrs. Hattie Masten, Far-
well, Mrs. Delia Bracy-Griinti,
Harrison, and Mrs. W. Burura ami
children, oi* Dui-_.iul; Mrs. Belle
Brooks and two daughters and J. Mc-
J-eever, of Farwell.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from tho home conducted. Dy
Itev. H. B. Johnson aid tbe remains
lsid to rest in the Cherry Grove ceiue-
to y.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP.
Callingu upon every citizen of Clare
county to come to the support of the
American Red Cross in its annual roil
call, Rev. H. B. Johnson who has accepted ' the directorship of the
campaign for the local chapter, is determined to increase the membership.
"This community should not be satisfied with anything but a representative membership" said Mr. Johnson
in discussing the campaign.
Through membership in this great
national organization, American citizens have the privilege ofparticipa--
ing in an organization which "relieves
and prevents suffering, in peace ana
in war, at home and abroad." More
than 5,4000,000 members are engagea
in the humanitarian work of the Red
Cross. Every chapter is making an
eft'ort to increase its membership for.
1925 so that the total national membership may be materially enlargfea.
Rev. H. B. Johnson has already begun prelimary work loosing towards
the perfecting of an organization
which will enable the chapter to enroll
an adequate membership. A- gener-:
ous response from loyal citizens of
this community is expected by thf
chapter.
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the many friends and the
dear neighbors who so lovingly helped me in my hour of great need,
especially for the tokens of love, the
beautiful flowers, the-'dinner given hy
Mrs. Nelson and neighbors to the
friends from out side. Also to the
brother Legionaires. the pastor, the
singers and to Mr; Doherty, who so
nobly stood by me through my great
bereavement..
Amanda O'Connor.
OLD RESIDENTS
TENDERED FAREWELL
A secret was kept by the neighbor.
and friends of Mr. and Mrs, Orvis
Penrose, of Sheridan township, until
Tuesday night when about seventy
Walked into their home giving them a
complete surprise. The evening was
spent in a social way with games and
music, being made complete by the
serving a two course lunch.
Rev. Bates, in behalf of those present, presented Mr. and Mrs. Penrose
with a new electric iron. Mr. and
Mrs. Penrose have resided in the
*f. Eagle district for thirty-seven year.
„and their many friends regret their
leaving the community, but feel that
they have earned a rest and wish
them happiness" in their new home in
Olare, where they recently purchased
What ia known as the Reed property
on East Fourth street.
INFORMATION OR
MIS INFORMATION.
RELIGIOUS ARGUMENTS
TO CLOSE THIS WEEK.
During the past several weeks 'ihe Sentinel has contributed a considerable amount of space to the discussion df why different people ana
churches believe in the religion they do. Every article that has been offered for"*publication.has"heen, printed over, the signatures the different
organizations have selected. """'•. ■■''."-'
.Tjae Sentinel has taken no part whatever -in tbe discussion; on. either
side as w# feel .that it is a matter strictly for the pepple'to decide and decide individually. ,   _*y , -     "~"~* „..        «
The columns ot The Sentinel are still open at all'times for communications
but each communication must be. signed personally by 'the ^writer, or the
name of the organization they select and per the personal signature Qt
the writer or secretary and The Sentinel will not be responsible' for the
contents. ■ ...'•■"**■
CELEBRATE FORTIETH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Mr, and Mrs. I. E. Hampton Tendered a Complete
-Surprise atThein Home
Saturday' Night.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
BURNS_TO GROUND
Early Morning  Blaze   Destroys $15,000 Structure
and Contents. Partially   Insured.
Last Friday morning about* 3:00
o'clock the fire department was called-to the-Catholic church where they
found a blaze of an unknown origin-
fastly destroying the building aivl
contents. """,
In spite of it being the time when
people sleep the soundest, the. lire-
men were on the job in less than*ten
minutes with three streams of water
operating, but the fire had gained
such headway before being discovered
that it was impossible to save the
building.
On account of the huilding being
entirely of frame structure large fire
brands were taken many blocks by the
wind and the chemical truck was- kept
busy putting out fires on buildings and
barns.
The church places its loss, including the building and contents, at $15,-
000 with $7,000 insurance.
A new church will be erected in
the spring.
CLARE STUDY CLUB
Next  Meeting*to be Held/, at
High"   School    Auditorium^.
-November llth.
FORD SALES SHOW
INCREASE OF 11 PER CENT
Sales of Fold cars and   trucks   in
the United States alone for the first
nine   months   of   1924   reached   the
enormous total of 1,:>00,905. the greatest domestic retail doli-t-:y record in
the history of the Ford Motor Coiiip-]
any for a similar period of months,
lt represents an increase   of 11' per
cent over the record of l,»r-3,91*S cars'
and trucks   sold    I ..ring   the   same!
months in 1913.
Dealer reports from practically all
parts of the country show increases
over last year, so that all are sharing
in the general pro.peri*-.y,
Lincoln Output Shows Growth
The Lincoln division of the Ford
Motor Company set a new sales record during the first nine months of
1924, dealer reports show.
From January 1 to October 1 a
total of 5,858 Lincoln cars were delivered at i in the United States,
marking an increase of _5 per cent
in sales over the same months of last
year.
Members—you missed one of the
most- interesting meetings of the year
by failing to answer to roll call Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. C, C. Harris-
and by the. way, roll call was-intensely interesting, everyone responding to
"Remarkable       achievements or
Woman,"        -
Tho music-was especially Tine under
the able chairmanship of Mrs. Coolidge, and she chose the composer,
William H, Neidlinger, giving a sketch
of his life and works, then announcing
each song and telling its story, which
Was very interesting. The double
quartet composed of Mesdames Elden,
McAllister, Wilson,' Hochstetler,
Jones, McGuire, Horton and Mulder
rendered two selections by Neidlinger, which were his best works, in that
they displayed to the best advantage
his gifts of melody. They were
"Sweet Miss Mary," and "Rockin' in
de Win." Many thanks to Mrs. Coolidge and her quartet for the splendla
treat.
The Federation report was given by
Mrs. Mulder and in a manner only
Mrs. Mulder can give. She was at her
best.
Miss Laila Wilson, ever ready to get
in tune with the music, rendered two
piano members, "Twilight" ana
"Dawn," by Neidlinger .and she can
play too.
Mrs. Wilson, then finished her
splendid report of the Biennial at
Los Angeles.
We stood adjourned, to meet Nov-
member llth at the high school auditorium.
C. M. S.
A DECLARATION BY
-  LUTHERANS ON THE PROPOSED SCHOOL AMENDMENT.
Inasmuch as a certain organization
known as the Catholic Information
Bureau has for several issues endeavored to present to the readers ot
The Sentinel what is-* claimed to be
facts, and put forward evidently for
the sole purpose of influencing the
voter on election day, November 4th,
it is deemed necessary by some of the
liberty loving people of this- community to make the following reply to thir-
effort of propaganda. *•
Let us first of all, say, that a
Catholic is only exercising his constitutional right, even as a Protestant
does when he worships God according
to the. dictates of his Own conscience.
No one will deny him that privilege
as an individual or raise any objection whatever. But we'mose earnestly
protest the pronounced activity of the
Roman Catholic Hierarchy in the field
of political. endeavor. To deny this
political activity is an 'absolute falsehood, and, what,is more, let us state
that this did not commence with the
determined effort to place in nomination Al Smith as, the candidate of the
Democratic barty for President. The
facts of history reveal' to every candid, thoughtful mind that with thi**'
formation 6f the so-called Holy Alliance df certain "EJurop-an states in
1814-15, of which the Papel See was
a part, then and there began a move-
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In view of the approaching vote on
the School Amendment, which tho innocent in appearance if carried, would
abolish the Christian Day -School,
hinder parents in the performance of
-their Christian duty and deprive them
of their Constitutional Right to determine the character of their children's education, we feel in duty
bound to submit to the people of this
community and of other communities
wherever this publication is read, the
following declaration:'
We hold that the Christian education and training of our Children is
not an optional .matter, but a divinely
"imposed duty. We. are in conscience
bound by. "the Word of God,, which
teaches that the fear of the Lord is
the beginning ot wisdom (Psalm lin
10), and enjoins parents to bring up
their children in the nature and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6, 4.)
The Christian Day School, a product
of Dr. Martin Luther's Reformation,
for 400 years has been the most ef-,
fective agency in fulfilling this duty.
We hold that under present conditions
the. Christian Day School is the only
EFFECTIVE means of giving our children an education and training as
Holy Scripture demanus, and that the
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TOURISTS GENEROUS IN
WORDS OF PRAISEJF0R
CLARE AND CLARE COUNTY
Mr. and Mrs. John Buckley, of Flint,
called on Clare friends Sunday while
enroute home from Houghton lake
where he had Spent several weeks ot
his vacation. They were very generous in .their praise for f thriving appearance of Clare and the excellent
camping grounds near tne lakes of the
county and expressed a desire to return next year in this county in preference to those of other places.
Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Sew, while
returning to their home at Manistique.
from Ann Arbor, where they had been
visiting relatives, stopped in .Clare
and in conversation with John Asline
stated that Clare was the neatest,
cleanest and most thriving little city
that they had drove through on their
trip from the Upper Peninsula. He also
paid many compliments to the advantages that this county afforded the
tourist in the beautiful camping
grounds and lakes.
These are but a few of the many
compliments that are coming to our
attention each week ana as soon ae
our Tourist Association gets into
operation, we will tell the world.
One of the mos^ complete and successful surprises .of the season was
tendered Mr. and Mrs, I. E. Hampton
last Saturday evening when about one
hundred. friends and relatives, in
answer to invitation sent out by a
relative and marked "surprise,"
gathered a. their home during their
absence and waited in dark rooms for
their return, the occasion being to
eelehrate their fortieth wedding anniversary.
Mr. Hampton was the first to ap.-
pear. He opened the front door as
usual and upon the lights being turned on, beheld the rooms crowded
with bis friends. His face turned rea,
blue and white and after being helpea
to a chair the lights were again turned
of for the coming of Mrs. Hampton,
which was well planned and very suc-
cessfuly carried out. She had beer,
informed that a relative had just
drove into town and had not had their
supper. She opened the door as did
Mr. Hampton ahd as she was about
to turn on the lights* she found another -lady's hand in tlie same act.
The lights came and her faCe told the
story-
After all had ' been comfortably
seated a program was rendered.
Mayor L. H. "Thompson gave a short
talk in which he complimented the
hosts upon their long wedded life ana
spoke many kind words for.the occasion. This was followed" by readings hy Mesdames Elmer Clute, ol
Harrison and L. McCulloch, of this
city. In behalf of the many friends
and Clare business men. Rev. H. B.
Johnson in well chosen words presented Mr. and Mrs. Hampton with a handsome electric .urn as a token of gooa
will and esteem in which they are
held. The children also purchased a
sugar and cream set to match the
urn, but through transporation they
did not arrive in time for the party,
'xuey Were also the recipients of a
handsome piece of silver from Mr
Hampton's  sister, of Indiana.
The evening was spent In cards,
after which a sumptuous lunch was
served which was enjoyed by all. At
12:00 o'clock, midnight, all left for
their respective homes wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Hampton many more of the
happy events.    •
NEGUGENrjOMiciDE REPUBLICAN RALLY IN
CLARE FRIDAY NIGHT
Harold McCiung Charged With
Causing "Death, of Mrs. H.
J.   Kaul   by   Reckless
-Driving. •
Apprehended in Detroit   by   Gladwin
Officials and Brought Here to
Answer Charge '
PRINCESS THEATRE.
IN   MEMORIAM.
It, loving memory of   my   beloved
son Frankie E. Acre   who   departea
this life one year ago today, October
28th, 1923.
Oh thou loved Cne how I miss you,
In this one short year gone by,
Oh the sad and lonely hours   I   have
spent here,
Since my blessed son has gone,
To dwell with Jesus' and the Angels
ever more.
How I.miss your smiling   race   from
my home today
Every kind and loving word   thou
has spoken,
Will be cherished in my memory,
Till I meet thee iu that happy homo
above,
Where death can not enter   and   no
farewell tears are shed.
His Loving Mother.
THE THREE AMENDMENTS.
During .the past several weeks we have endeavored to put before the
pe6ple, in an independent way, the substance of the* three" different amendments to be voted on at next Tuesday's election and the different effects
their would1 have if adopted .by the people. After'doing this we believe we
have done.our part ancl it iS up to each individual to vote as he or she "believes to be for the public's best interest.   " The Clare Sentinel
November 1 to 7 Inclusive
Saturday, Nov. l-^Trouble S'nooter
—Tom Mix—Western -.car excels in
this new picture of a daring mountain
lineman.
Sun.-Mon.—Steadfast Hearts—All
Star. • A romance of the Virginia
Hills.
Tues.-Wed.—Zaza—Gloria Swanson
Dramatic, beautiful and impressive is
Gloria Swanson as Zazai—darling oi
the French music halls.
' Thur.-Fri. — Thundergate — Owen
Moore. A Harem romance Of a white
girl and an American masquerading
as a Chinese lord. Here is thrill,
mystery and ep-citement.
Coming—Covered Wagon Nove:nn.r
18-19.
Scaramucth November 25-26.
CATHOLICS HATE
PROTESTANTS.
After investigation by Prosecuting
Attorney John C, Staffer and Sheriff
Floyd E. Myers a warrant charging
Harold McClung. of Sheridan township,
Clare county, with negligent homicide has been issued. McClung is alleged to* have driven his automobile
in such a careless, negligent and reckless manner that he ran into the
buggy containing Harry J. Kaul his
wife and'Sinall children, throwing tne
occupants out and so injuring Mrs.
Kaul that she later died at a Saginaw
hospital. McClung was appreaendea
in Detroit and brought to Gladwin hy
the sheriff. Justice Birdsall fixed tue
"bonds at ?2000 Which were furnished
and a date set for the examination.
Attorney J. F. Bowler of Clare appeared for thf respondent and: Prosecutor Shaffer for the people. This
is- the first case of its kind in Gladwin county and is under a recently
enacted statute defining "negligent
homicide."—Gladwin Record.
"Denny" E.  Alward Will
Talk to CI-tre Citizens  at
High School Auditorium.
K. OF P. MEMBERS EN-
JO? OYSTER SUPPER
. Through an error last week in this
article in- which' the first line did not
cast on the linotype, leaving out the
date, many people * gathered at the
school auditorium to hear Hon. Den-
| nis E. Alward. W are sorry this happened, but aro glad wo have time tc
correct same in this issue
j Mr, Alward, who is Secretary of the
Republican State Central Committee
of this state, will be the principle
speaker at the Republican meeting to
be held at the auditorium of tne
high school Friday evening, October
31, (tonight) at 8:00 o'clock,
Mr. Alward needs ;no introduction
to the people of Clare county. This
meeting will be open to the entire
public and everyone will be-welcome.
There will be no admission charge.
An especial Invitation is extended' to
tho ladias. Mr. Alwa*rd will address
meeting at Harrison, Thursday evening,       y
Signed,
A. E. Achard,
Chairman of Clare uounty
Republican Committee
Members of the "Clare Lodge No.
97, K. of P. met in special session at
their Castle Hall Tuesday evening for
the purpose of enjoying a bounteous
oyster supper and make plans for the
lodge's proceedings for the coming
season. These plans as outlined as-
Bure" the members of plenty of doings
which will be in both a working and
social way. . .
„ The entertainment committee state
t*hat there will be something special
staged at every session of the lodge".
What it is the will net divulge but call
on each and every brother to be present at each meeting and see for himself just what It is.
The billiard table is ."being repaired
and will be ready for use at the first
meeting of Thursday, "Novemher 6th.
Every member is expected to be present at this meeting as there will be
important business to-transact as well
as—well come and see.
STOP SIGNS BEING
PLACED THIS WEEL
I This Week Marshall Erter is over-
J seeing the placing of "Stop" signs on
streets intersecting with trunkline
! M14. Already th'e autoists are rec-
j ognizing them Nvhich undoubtedly will
i be the means of preventing many accidents.
DYNAMITE.
Orders for Government Dynamite
inust be in by Monday, November 3rd.
This will be the last chance of getting
dynamite at ?9.50 per hunared pounds.
100 caps free with every 200 pound
'■ order. Leave orders at The Citizens
! State Bank or Tony Achards real
estate office.    . ,
Buy your  shot gun  shells  at* the
Racket.    Prices that please     47tt.
They'hate them because the Catholic Church teaches them to hate
Protestants. Many non-Catholics
think this; they have heard it so often
they have come tq believe it true. Bui
Catholics do not hate Protestants nor
are, they taught to hate* their enemlefa
even when they suffer wrongs and
sometimes great wrong's at their
hands. They are taught to forgive as
Jesus Christ forgave and prayed from
the cross for His enemies. The gospel
of hatred has no place in Catholic
teaching'because it nad no, place in
the teaching of Jesus. Christ. .
This does not mean that you wli;
not find a Catholic occasionally who
does return hatred for hatred, but
you cannot judge the Catholic Churcli
by such any more than, one c.oula
judge the te'aching of Jesus Christ by
the .conduct and treachery of Judaa
Iscariot. Neither-are Catholics tola
that they should not hate Protestants
but. that they -should hate their
"system" and their leaders, all ot
which is but a mask, for' hatred to
hide its hideous face.
The world has too much already of
strife and hatred. What it needs is
to go back to Jesus Christ. Consider
His life. At His birth, angel voices
heralded His message: "Peace on
earth to men of good will.'.' Look
upon His life wliose only thought was
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MAYOR OF CLARE
NAMED FOR
STATfSENATOR
Voters   of  28th   Senatorial
District Must Decide on
November 4th.
The name of Lewis H. Thompson has been placed on' the ballot
for the office of State Senator on the Democratic ticket in the 28th
Senatorial District, comprising the counties of Arenac, Clare, Crawford Gladwin, Iosco, Osceola, "Oscoda, Ogemaw and Roscommon.
On Novemher 4th the voters of this district will have the
opportunity of voting for one of their - most public-spirited citizens. Mr. Thompson is a man. of absolute, unquestioned honesty.
He has always been ready to give his undivided support to every
good cause, while, at the same time a foe to every hasty, *"fil-consld-
ered movement.
It is owing largely to his efforts as mayor of the city of Clare
for the last three terms that this is now conceded to be one of the
cleanest, finest, best managed little cities of Michigan.
Mr.-Thompson was born ih Gray County, Ontario, Canada, in
1866, of Scotch parents. He came to Michigan in 1877 with his parents, who bought land, and has lived aere ever since. He was
educated in the common schools of the state and for twenty-one
years tilled the farm he owned in Sheridan township, Clare County.
He\ioved to Clare twelve years ago and engaged in the-implement business. The business grew so large that a partnership was
formed with S. A. Wilkinson in 1918. The firm is known as
Thompson & Wilkinson.'
. . For more than twenty years Mr. Thompson has been almost
constantly in public office, for a large .part of this time representing township Or city on the Clare County Board of Supervisors,
where he won distinction as a parliamentarian and debater.^ At
the'recent session of the board he introduced a resolution in favor
of the gasoline tax, designed to relievo the distressed condition of
the rural districts and the smaller towns from the excessive burden
of taxation in maintaining the road system of the stale, which was
carried by a unanimous, yea vote. He is also a member of the-M61
Trunk Line Club and vice-president of same for his county.. During-
his life as a farmer he was a prominent worker in the Grange and
a member of the Gleaners.
■His name did not appear on the primary ballot because the
petitions for him, were sent in to Lansing by his friends one day.
too late. These same friends gave him so many votes by writing
in his name on the primary ballot that his name was thus automatically placed on the November ballot. Mr. Thompson had no notice^,
of his candidacy until asked on October 10th by the printer if it
were his name he had seen among the list from which he was to
print the ballots. As the Board of Supervisors .for Ciare County
was called for OGtober 13, which he had to attend as a member until
the _2nd, by virtue of his office as Mayor of Clare, very little
time has been left him for a personal canvass of the district. His
friends have therefore"1 adopted this means of newspaper publicity,
with his consent and cooperation, that his name might be prbperly
brought to the attention ot tho voters of his district.
.Mayor. Thompson is a man or dependable, character, never was
and is not controlled by any mind other than his own, a friend lo
rich and poor, and if elected, the voters may feel assured that tnelr
interests will be impartially and honestly safeguarded at Lansing.
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