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Established 1878
CLARE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 1925
New Series Vol. 3.4i, No. 8
MRS." W. W.
GUMSER DIES AT
GRAND RAPIDS
Funeral Held From Home
of Mother at Mt. Pleasant Sunday Afternoon.
The many friends and relatives of
Mrs. W, W. Gumser of this city and
many other parts of the stalte were
grieved last week Thursday evening
when it became known that she had
■-passed from this life after an illness
of many weeks.
Mrs. Lucile Wright Gumser was
born at Charlestown, West Virginia,
on August 4th, 1890.
She came to Mt. Pleasant with her
parents on the day she was five years
old She grew up in that community
and was educated in the public
schools, graduating from the Mt.
Pleasant high school, ana-receiving
her life certificate from the Central.
Michigan Normal School.
For several years she taught music
and art in Holland, Mich. It was
there that she met Mr. Walter W.
Gumser to whom she was united in
marriage on October 3rd, 1919, at
Bscanaba, Mich. Her married life
was spent in Gladstone, Mt. Clemens,
Heed City, and Clare
In early childb.c-.od she united with
the First Methodist Episcopal church
in Mt. Pleasant and remained a faithful member until death.
While her illness extended over
several weeks and was very serious,
yet she showed a fortitude and courage which were an inspiration to all
who attended her. She loved-life and
longed to live, neverless she realized
the seriousness of her condition and
was ready when the end came. She
seemed to know that the battle was
against "her.
On one occasion during her illness
she was heard to say, "I have heard
hymns of praise, I have been in the
Glory Land." The end" finally came
cm Thursday, December 10th, while
she was in Blodgett Memorial Hospital at Grand Rapids, and she passed
to rest and peace.
Mrs. Gumser leaves behind, her
stricken husband, Superintendent
Walter W. Gumser and her little fifteen months old son, Walter Wright;
her mother, Mrs. A. X. Wright, of Mt.
Pleasant; two sisters, Grace Rather,
of Ionia, and Blanche Walker, of Marquette," a'nd two brothers, Clyde of.
Palms, California, and Wilber of
Corslcana, Texas.
Mrs. Gumser loved her family, her
home and her friends. She was happiest when surrounded by friends
and loved ones. She will always he
remembered as a true friend, a loving
daughter and sister, a devoted wife
and mother. She will be greatly missed in Clare, especially in Club work
where she took an active interest. She
had a well trained voice of rare quality and sang at many social and public gatherings.
The funeral services were held
from her mother's residence at Mt.
Pleasant Sunday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock Rev. W. F. Ledford, pastor
of the M. B. church in Reed City during the two years that Mr. and Mrs.
Gumser lived there, and now pastor
of the First Methodist Episcopal
church in Mt. Pleasant officiated.. Mr.
Charles Vowels, of Mt Pleasant, sang
"The Eternal Goodness", and "Abide
with Me."
Mesdames McAllister and Mulder,
of Clare, and Hagen, Gardin, Merrill
and Carrol, of Mt. Pleasant, all
close personal friends of Mrs. Gumser, carried the flowers;
The bearers, selected from among
Mr. Guniser's most intimate friends
were, Messrs. W. S. McAllister, H. B.
Johnson, George Collins, Richard
Bogan, Fred McGuire and E. A. Anderson of Clare.
Friends were present from Reed
City, Lansing, Holland, Howell, Grand
Rapids and Gladwin.
She has gone from us and her place
shall know her no more. Our hearts
are left all desolate. Grief settles
down upon us. But we have hope of
a better world and* a greater life. In
that world of love, of neauty and of
music her Soul will be at home. She
has found that heavenly realm for
which Whittie'r longed when he Bald:
"There, from the music roundt about
tne stealing,
I fain would learn the new and   holy
song,
And find at last beneath thy trees of
healing,
The life for which I long."
In looking over her personal effects, since her death, her husband
and sisters found a will which she
had written ju&t previous to her last
illness, which would signify that She
had a premonition of death.
DECORATING COMPLETED
IN CONG'L CHURCH
Both Auditorium and Basement
Rooms Present Very
Pretty Sight.  ■
The work of repairing and re-decorating the Congregational church has
been completed. The new rugs for
the auditorium have arrived and been
placed on. the floors, the organ repaired and some new light fixtures installed. While all who have seen the
auditorium have ^expressed themself
as well pleased with everything, the
basement Is even more beautiful and
attractive. The ceiling has been
finished in ivory, while the upper section of the side walls, are a cream
mottled over blue and the lower section is a grey mottled over old rose.
All the radiation in the basement is
painted with aluminum.
In celebration of the completion of
this work, the ladles of the church,
"members of the Guild and Union and
their husbands met in the church
parlors on Wednesday evening for a
pot luck supper and Christmas party.
A very .enjoyable and profitable time
was had by all. '        ".
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CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER WEDDINGS
Two Clare Qouple Married
by MethodiaSt Pastor
Last Week.
ARRAND-HAMILTON
The Methodist parsonage was the
scene of the wedding ceremony N of
Miss Gladys Arrand and Merlin J.
Hamilton, both of this city, last week
Thursday at three o'eloeK. The
'double ring service was used by the
pastor, Rev. E. T. Smitu,
The happy couple left at once tor a
short trip and will make their future
home in this city.
PRESLEY-WILSON !
Last Saturday evening' Miss Addie
Presley and Russell Wilson stole a
march on their many friencs ana were
quietly married at the bride's home
on East Fifth street at six o'clock by
Rev. E. T, Smith, tlie ring service
being used. The young couple were
attended by Miss Marjorie Lansing
and Ronald E. Russell, a nephew of
the groom.   '
The bride and her attendant were
very beautifully attired, each, also
carrying a bouquet of roses.
After the ceremony a two course
dinner was served to the guests ana
the happy couple left immediately for
a short wedding trip. They will be at
home to their many friends on east
Fifth street upon their return.
This young couple need no introduction to the public as tneir whole
lives have been spent in Ciare and
vicinity, and their wide circle of
acquaintances heartily join in extending them the greatest of happiness on
this voyage of life together.
CLARE DELPHIAN SOCIETY
The Clare Delphian Society held its
meeting Monday evening at the home
of Mrs. Lettie Graves.
The subject discussed during the
evening was "The land of the
Pyramids."
Mrs. Anna Duncan president of the
society, .presided at the meeting,
while Miss Edith Brewer, member of
the advisory board, was in* charge of
the program. •
Text reports were given by Miss
Edith Brewer on "The antiquity of
Egypt,'' Mrs, Nina McGuire./ on "the
physical features of Egypt," Mrs.
Pierson on "The influence of topography," Mrs. Fred Doherty on "The
sources of Egyptian history," Mrs.
Howlett on "The result of the policy
of the pyramids builders," Mrs.
Graves on "The middle empire," Miss
Laila Wilson on "The rise of thebes."
Mrs. B. Sanford on "Achievement of
Amenemhet."
The next meeting of the society
will be held December 28th,
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^HERE is more wealth in the world than ever before and con*
ditions for most of us are easier. There are large numbers of
men and women living in.this greatly blessed land who can
well remember Christmas times when there was devout thanks- *
giving for enough to keep the wolf, from the door. Is the worid
growing better? The answer is to be fbunc{ in our own hearts
and in the manner in which we have treated our fellow men.
We have no claim on ^happiness, on prosperity, on comfort, except as we
earn it by well-doing.
However proud we may feel of our achievements, it is for us to reflect
that all blessings are merely granted to us and not created by us. Possibly
they are only loaned to us, our reward here or hereafter, depending upon
the way-we have used them. The daylight, the sunshine, the beauties of
nature, the pleasures of the.seasons, the comforting rains, the crops and
practically everything else that contributes to our welfare, come as gifts from
Nature under the dispensation of an ■■. Authority we may not question and
can but imperfeqtly conceive. There was One, however, who greatly cleared
that conception and held up a light to guide us on the way. Under the
constantly extending influence of His example and teaching.it is not possible
to think of a time when His birthday will not mean an anniversary of joy.,
Christmas delightfully excites one's imagination and films one's tenderest
emotions. On this day we seem to see Father Time with a face less grim
and leaning less heavily on his scythe. The merry laughter of children extends our faith and recreates our spirit. Love, peace, good will crowd out
hate, suspicion, strife and gloom. So, bring forth the yule log Or whatever
serves as a substitute for it. Hang the holly and the evergreen. And, lest
romance suffer from want of fostering, hang also the mistletoe, that sprig
which times innumerable has worked magic in backward affairs of the
heart.    Our wish is that the day may be a completely happy one for all,
THE PUBLISHERS
TWO CHURCHES UNITE
FOR EXERCISES
Rosebush      Methodists      Plan'
Christmas   Pageant    to   be
Held at Center Church.        j
■ Rosebush and Center Methodist j
churches have joined forces to pre'-;
sent besides the unusual Christmas j.
program of songs and-recitations by'j
the little folks a pageant, "God's Unspeakable Gift," arranged by the
pastor. Between thirty and * forty
characters representing shephu-ds,
angels, etc,, will take, part. These
will be assisted by a large concealed
choir.
; It is expected that this presenta-;
tion will be one of the most "beautiful!
and elaborate ever undertaken here.
That many will be turned away for
lack- of room seems certain and those
desiring seats will do well to arrive
early. i
The pageant tells in vivid and impressive form the story of the holy'
Incarnation from   the,  time   of   the
prophet's vision, thru   the   Annuncia-.
tion, the Angelic Announcement, the I
coming of the wisemen, the presentation in the Temple to a final scene,
representing tlie love gift\ of. God ^on
Calvary. * * i
There will be a Christmas-tree with'
gifts and candy for all the children..
The exercises   will be   held   in   the
Center ehtireh' three   miles   west   of"
Rosebush. *   .'
BASKET BALL SEASON
OPENS WITH VICTORY
Bath Teams   Show   Excellent   Coaching   Tuesday
Evening.      Game   Tonight at Gladwin.
JAMES T. WALTON    officers elected by
DIES AT EARLY AGE
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The Deceased  Resided   on
Farm in Vernon Township for Thirty-nine
Years.       -^
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
"Up
Christmas Program.
The Christmas Program • of the
Church of God consisting of songs,
recitation, and a Cantatta" will be
given next Wednesday evening at
7:30. All are cordially invited to
come and- help celebrate the birth of
our -Savior, 4
As Christmas falls on Friday this
year, The Sentinel will be published
one day earlier next week. Accordingly we ask that all correspondents
to mail their letters on Monday so all
will have ample time tb arrive for
publication. All news material must
also be in early.
The Editor.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Returning fr6m Ann 'Ai-hor Hospital on Saturday* December 19th, but
being unable "to be at my office the
following week, will be pleased to
meet any clients desiring to see me
at the home of Will Bowler,'103 W.
Seventh street.
Signed,
.Jos. F. Bowler.
After a brave fight of six years
against an attack of influenza which
later developed into tuberculosis,
James T. "Walton passed away at his
home in this .city last week Thursday,
December 10th at the early age of
forty-one years, eight months and two
days..
lames Walton was born in Vernon
township, March 8th, 1884 and his entire life time, with the exception of
the past two years, was spent on the
farm where he was 'bom. Due to his
ill health the family moved to Clare
two years ago where the remainder
of his days was spent.
One year Sgo last August he was
converted and together with- his family united with the Methodist church
on Easter Sunday of last year, and
was a faithful follower of the Savior
whom he loved. He was a loving husband and father, a good neighbor, and
will be greatly missed. by his wide
acquaintance.
He leaves to mourn their loss, a
loving wife, daughter, Vesta and son,
Hollis, four sisters and other relatives
and1 friends.
Services were held from the Methodist church Saturday''afternoon at
2:00 o'clock, conducted by its pastor,
Rev. B. T. Smith
K. OF P. LODGE
£>yster Supper Served at Annual
Meeting Held December 10th.
The following officers were elected
at the annual meeting ot the K. of P.
lodge held Thursday evening, December 10th:
Chancellor Commander, George
White,
Vice Chancellor, Archie Ackerman
Prelate, E. A.. White.
K. of R. & S., O. A. Derby.
Master of Finance, George Phelps.
,M. of X. C, Earl Tupper.
M. of A., Richard Brooks.
Following the close of the business
meeting all enjoyed an oyster supper^ The- newly elected officers will
be installed January 7th.
SAGINIW COUNCIL
EJECTSPROPOSITION
Experts Employed by City
Have Not Yet Made Report as to Quantity and
Quality Found.
CHARLES WILSON PASSED
"      AWAY AT RIPE AGE
CHRISTMAS TREES.
Anyone wishing Christmas trees is
Urged to see me before Sunday, December 20th, as 1 will not be able to
supply them after that date.
Elmer Ford.
FANCY WORK SALE
Home-made candies and hot lunches
a specialty at Derby's.—adv.   ,
The Ladies Aid will hold,a baked
goods and fancy work sale at Friz*
office, Saturday, December 19th.
Free ticlcetB on a radio set. given at
Autd-Stop-In Garage. 8t3.
Charles Wilson was born at Ottery,
Devonshire, England, March 24th,
1847. He came to Canada in the fall
of 1875 and was married to Martha
Abbot In December 1876 at Cobourg,
Canada. In the spring of 1877 he
came to Michigan and settled in Oscoda county. Where he made his
home until one year ago when he
came to Clare. He died at the home
of Mrs. Emma Wilson of .Vernon, on
December 14th. aged 78 years, 8
months and 20 days.
He leaves to mourn their loss, a
wife, three brothers, four sisters, two
step-sons and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mrs. Emma Wilson, on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. B. Johnson
officiating. Burial ih Cherry Grove
Cemetery.
On September 15th, the Lane-
Bowler Chicago company made a
proposition to the Saginaw city council, in which they offered to maintain
and operate the wells, pipeline systems and pumping capacity of 30,000,-
000 gallons daily for 10 years, of
quality as specified " to absolutely
prove the adequacy and dependability
of the supply. And to carry such or
the initial investment as will assure
the city that if the company does not
carry out the above agreement the
city will not lose any of the investment "for which it has not had value
received" and can cancel contract
without further liability.
This proposal was rejected at the
Saginaw Council meeting last Tuesday evening, but that has no bearing
on the Clare water project, as the experts, employed hy Saginaw to make
a report on the quality ana quantity
of the water in the Clare district,
have not yet niade that report, and no
definite action will be taken by the
Saginaw officials until it Is received.
The entire matter stands, anout as
it did when Saginaw voted * June 3,
1924, except for the test wells that
have been put down in the Clare district.  '   '
A TRIBUTE TO POLLYANNA
Thinking that possibly the seniors
would like the opinion of the public,
besides all the good things the editor
will say, I feel that it is no more than
right that some one express whaf he
teolr. is public opinion. '
Thv iri-'j v .'; iv >n;l.-;"ftil, and won-
,1 ■:""..Ily w.'i playwl. Think of it, .no
•ii rtvy viiliin i:niosa it was that
}>:":ky vul« .. Worker, whom we wanted to shake for his stuckuppislmess
and would perhaps have done so had
he not been so politely put in place
by Nancy,   Oh, how we enjoyed it.
It would be useless for us to try to
pick out the best actors. The best we
can do is to say the right actors were
in the right places. '
We laughed till we cried, and then.
we cried because we had to. Our
little Pollyanna was a wonder. Jimmy
was great. Several times "we had to
pinch ourselves to see if we were
awake and watching an "act from
real life or one just for fun.
Always in recalling this play to
memory, one scene will stand above
all others, the one in which little
Pollyanna cries to her mother's
picture, "Oh mother, come back to
me. No- one loves me. No one wants
Me." I think if there was one in the
audience who was not touched hy this
scene he must have died before King
*ut.
Pollyanna and Jimmle, our sympathies were with, you in both your
joys and sorrows. And what a grand
old world this would be if all the
real Pollyannas and Jimmies could
find loving friends when they were crying "No one loves me,, no one wants
me." Just as it came about in the
play.
How your relatives, friends, schoolmates, all enjoyed it. Again we say it
was grand. How yoii all must have
worked, and how you must have cooperated with the one who directed
you. Think how proud she must be
of you and you of her. And it was
worth every effort you have put into
it. I have heard praises spoken ot
you on every hand.
Extending you again our sincerest
congratulations, we are
Unanimous.
SENTINE CALENDARS NOW
READY FOR SUBSCRIBERS
The Sentinel's annual supply of
1926 calendars are i now ready and
every subscriber is invited to call and
get theirs. None.mailed unless postage accompanies request.
Feighner. & Parish.
CO. ROAD COMMISSIONER
VOTES CURE PAVEMENT
At the meeting of the Clare County
Road Commission held at Harrison
on Wednesday afternoon, tho State
Highway' Department's' proposal to
pave M-20 through the city of Clare
was accepted.
This now makes everything clear
as far as the city and county are concerned on this project and it Is entirely up to the State Highway 'Department as to when the work will he
done.
Princess Theatre
December 19-25 Inclusive
Sat., Dec. 19th—The Saddle Hawk
—Hoot Gibson. A western picture,
filmed in the Oregon cattle country.
Sun-Mon.—The Crowded Hour—-
Bebe Daniels. The story of a girl
who learned that marriage, is more
than a ring and a few words spoken
by a minister.
Tues.^Wed.—Old Home Week —
Thos. Meighan and Lila Lee,—America's Favorite Star in a picture sparkling with laughter, action and dramatic surprises.
Thur.-Fri.—The Making of O'Mally
—Milton Sills,—If you want to see a
good picture don't miss this one,
something the whole family can enjoy for Christinas.'
Matinee Tuesday—3130—20c-10c.
Meet—The Gang—Tuesday and
Wednesday in—High Society.
Tuesday evening the high school
basket ball season opened with a
game between Harrison1 . and the
locals. As a preliminary the second
team from both towns combatted.
Clare scored a walk-awayjn this game,
the final score being 39-3.
-...* LINEUP:,
Clare: Harrfsqrtr
Grover, F, Sharp, F.
Parker, F-     " Carpenter, F„
Holbrook, C. Phannes, C.
Woolston, G. Crigier, G.
Thayer, G, /  Harper, G.
Substitutions—Clare: Nivinson for
Thayer, A, Leis for Holbrook, a»
Parker for Grover, Lange for C. Parker, Harrison; Clute for Crigier.
The lads of the first, team made
equally as good a stand, navlng, a.
harder team, accordingly, to play
against. The game started much in,
the same spirit as the foot hall games-, v
were begun, with a leap and- a bound,
gaining five points almost immediately. But soon the opponents were' almost in possession of as many points,
and some fine fighting was shown by
both teams. However, the ball was;
kept nearer the opponents basket ana
put through it enough to make the-
score 9-5 at the end of the first half.
Upon re-entering, the fight was resumed displaying as fine a brand of-
basket ball as could be asked for,
especially since -Harrison had played '
three games preceding .their visit
here.
W. Johnson proves to be even better at shooting baskets than* he was
last year and if our memories are.
correct we think he was not bad last:
year, Our last year's center, Petchnik, is now playing running guard;
and while new to the position played
his usual good game. He was an important factor in advancing the bait
down the floor, then we have Comer
whom we remember as being able to
find the basket; C. Brown played an '
excellent game at center; E. White;
did likewise as standing >guard. ThJs
was the first game for Brown and
White but they played a very good
game and will doubtless ao much better as they become more familiar
with their positions.
Today, (Friday) the boys journey
to Gladwin where we hope another
victory will be gained. *•
LINEUP:
Harrison; Clare:
Stanley, F. W. Johnson, F.    .
Fosgett, F. Comer, B\
Hecker, C, * Brown, c.
Darling, G." Petchnik, O.
Huber, G. White, G.
Substitution: Harrison; pfannes.
for Darling, Sharp for Fosgett.
CLARE STUDY CLUB ASSUMES SPLENDID WORK
Will Sponsor Ciare Community
Junior Party to be Given
December 29th.
A number of the people of Clare
who have had the best interests Ot
the boys and girls and young people,
of our city at heart, have long tele
that something should be done for
them >so that they might have sc-ciat
advantages with proper environment,
but it seems that no leadership was
available or willing.
Our progressive and wide awake
Study Club has accepted the challenge of this splendid work, and are
sponsors for a Clare Community Junior Party to be given in Duncan's hall
on Tuesday evening, December 2'Jtu,
from 8:00 to 11:00.
All boys and girls from the'seventh
grade up who are residents of* Clare
are invited and a program is to b,e arrange^ that will mean a good time for
all of them.
BEFORE YOU BUY, hear the new
DeForest Balanced Circuit at ifirk*
Patrick's drug store.
BOX SOCIAL TONIGHT
Undoubtedly many friends of Miss
Dorothy Irwin, of Farwell, have learned of her misfortune by .lingering illness and will be pleased to add a^ little Christmas cheer to her youn life.
The I. O. Of F. members of Farwell
have donated their hall for a hox social for her benefit to be given oh Friday evening, (tonight). The public
is invited to help in this worthy cause.
Clare  Postoffice
INCOMING\CHRIsfMAS   MAIL
There will be no delivery of mail
received    Christmas   except     that
with SPECIAL DELIVERY stampB
attached, for delivery   in   the   one
mile circle.
OUTGOING   CHRISTMAS   MAIL
PARCEL   POST     from     Rural
Routes for delivery in Flint,   L&n-
sing Detroit, etc., should be mailed
Monday, December 21st with SPECIAL DELIVERY stamps attached.
PARCEL POST mailed in Post-
office after Tuesday, December 22,
10:00 A> M. shduld be supplied:
Vith' SPECIAL DELIVERY stamps
to insure delivery not -later than
CHRISTMAS.
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