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THE CLARE SENTINEL
CLARE SENTtNEL
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" Official Haper 01
Clare and Clare County
Established 1878
CLARE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8,1926
New Series Vol. 34, No, 11
DAVYS' BUILDING AND STOCK
DESTROYED BY FIRE
ONDAY
Thousands of Dollars Worth
of Merchandise Go Up
in Flames When Fur-.
nace Explodes.
FLEMING SHOEtO.
ALSO A HEAYY LOSER
Itebuifding of Neyy Structure
Already Under Way.
Sunday forenoon Clare was listed
among- the many cities throughout
•the; Ot&te that suffered a heavy Are
loss when the Davys' department
store and the Fleming Shoe Co. stock
together with the building they Occupied -was entirely destroyed by •fire.
The blaze occurred when John
Shultz, clerk and caretaker of the
pression on citizens that the City
Council purchased it at their regular
meeting Monday night and gave assurance that another would be bought
in the near future.
Following the spread of the news of
the ilre to adjoining towns and cities
many visitors came to the city by
auto and during their stay joined with.
Clare citizens In paying many complimentary remarks to the Are lads
for the manner in which they combated the fire to keep it in its original
quarters.
The Dayysr store carried a stock of
dry goods, ready-to-wear, clothing,
rugs, carpets, etc., and has been located in its present sight since 1893,
When L. E. Davy, of this city and V.
R, Davy, of Evart, began a partnership. Later John H. Wilson; also became a partner and the business was
conducted under the name of Wilson-
Daisy Co. for many years. Mr. Wilson
sold his interest two years
and a new organization un-
TWO LODGES HOLD
JOINT INSTALLATION
Ktore, upon returning from breakfast
about 10:00 o'clock, went to the basement and was about to draw a pail of
Aot water from the boiler, when the
furnace exploded throwing fife and
eoal gas in all directions. He ran up
stairs and to the front of the store to
give the. alarm and upon his return
went up stairs to secure his clothes,
but barely had time to escape so
ijulckly had the gas and flames spread
throughout the upper and lower floors
He was slightly burned on one arm
and his hair and eyebrows singed-
The city fire department responding
to the call in" record time, soon had
both trucks in service and with nine
lines of hose battled very efficiently
Sot four hours and kept the blaze
from spreading to adjoining buildings
to the north.
The department had recently secured on trial a Barton-Robinson centrifugal pump which was attached to
the motor of the Rural truck This
was placed in operation on three of
the lines and proved its worth from
the start giving the force of the
streams more than double pressure,
thtis enabling the firemen to do work
that would be impossible otherwise.
In fact It produced such favorable im-
der the name of Davys' was incorporated with V. R. Davy, of Bvart, L.
E. and Mrs. Davy, Fred J. Thompson
and Nbrris A. Elden, of Clare, as
stockholders.
The building was of brick with two
stories and was erected in 1900. It
was owned by L. E. Davy and valued
at ?35,000 and carried an insurance of
?14,O00. The Davys' merchandise was
estimated at ?50,000 and carried a coinsurance.
The shoe stock in the basement was
owned by Fred Fleming, of Evart, and
valued at $15,000 and was only partially covered by insurance
Some smoke damage was suffered
by the Floyd Kirkpatrick drug store,
the office of Dr. A. R. Mussell and the
apartments of Mrs. Bessie Hartman
which were located In the next building to the north. E, H. Steraaman,
the photographer, moved the most of
his furniture and,equipment from the
rooms as his studio was in the direct
path of the smoke.
Mr. Davy announces that the building will be rebuilt at once and that
the company has leased the Sneary
building on east 4th street where
business will be resumed In the
course of ,a few days.
WATCH NKBT
CHURCH MEETING
The Church of God held a watch
meeting on New Years Eve. The evening was spent in Scripture reading
and prayer, also there was a "what's
on your mind" testimonial meeting
when each one told of the things that
were uppermost in their minds regarding the work of the Lord. Then just
as the old year was bidding us all
goodbye the secretary gave the
mortgage of the church property,
which had been, paid that day, to the
pastor and he lit the match that reduced it to ashes while the church
sang, Praise God from whom ail blessings flow, feeling that the year 1925
had been kind to all.
We understand that the church as
30OH as everything can be arranged Is
planning to erect a new building, possibly in 1926. X
DOG OWNERS.
Just to remind you who have not
paid your dog tax yet that if they are
not paid by January 10th, under the
new law an additional fee of ?2.00 will
be charge with every license given
thereafter, I have the tag and license
blanks so I can take care of your
needs in this line. After you read
this notice you will still have Friday
afternoon and all day Saturday to get
a license from iae at the Citzens
State Bank.
Vera B. Peterson,
City Treasurer.
POSTOFHCE HAKES LARGEST CHRISTMAS MAIL
The enormous volumn of Christmas
mail handled through the local Post-
office this year was the biggest ever.
Owing to the advance notices that
there would be -fio deliveries on
Christmas day and that the post-office
would be closed, also as the result of
the early mailing campaign, patrons
begin mailjng one or two days earlier
than on previous years.
The rush started when the office
opened Monday morning and continued until Thursday noon during which
time there was a continuous stream of
mail going and coming.
The Postmaster advises that there
was perfect harmony and team work
throtighout the rush and all mail was
promptly and satisfactory delivered
and dispatched.
HIGH SCHOOL
H. S. Honor Students
Twelfth
Davy, John; Oosgrove, Kathyrn;
House, Helen; Jackson, . Robert;
Lister, Grace; Kidder, Allen;
King, Ida Mae; Stevens, Mayme;
Van Dyne, Evelyn
Eleventh
Anderson, Frances; Funnel, Ruth:
Glass, Lucile; Halier, Catherine;
Leis, Albert; McKinnon, Bernlce;
Shull, Rollin; Ulricb, Lila; Ward,
Mabeele.
.Tenth
Ackerman, Dave; Carncross, Ethel;
Coiner, Dorothy; Davy, Jane; Elden,
Mary; Groves, Beraica: Graves, Betty; Horton, Marion; Holbrook, Don-
aid; Holmes, Vernle; King, Winifred;
Osborn, Kathleen? Parker, Acey;
Shull, Lowell; Thompson, Laura.
Ninth
Allen, Rexford; Breen, Lillian; Cal-
*ihan, Ruth; Dawson, Ruth; Gilmore,
Earl; Johnson, H. B,; Jourdain,
Dorothy; Lamphere, Marion; Mount,
June; Nivenson, Gerald; Sage, Ella;
Schacer, Lowell; Shull, Ruth; Stirling, Neil; Tupper, Vera; Van Dyne,
Edwina; Wahl, Lalla,
Honor roll for the Eight grade.
Belva Bowler, Byron Gallagher,
Frances Greer, Thomas Horton,
Wilma Hochstetler and Phyllis Was-
son.
Francis Palmer has been absent
this week because of illness of his
mother. This is the first time'he has
been absent this year.
Hazel Grewe and Elsie Cookson
Were tardy Monday morning.
Seventh Grade
We have a new pupil In our room,
Florence McKnight.
Joe Wardell, Arthur Grosverrfor and
Vernon Grewe hare been tardy this
week,
Mildred Stirling and Frances Koch
had an average of "B" in their, academic subjects last month.
Sixth Grade
Clyde Davis has brought us some
very interesting and instructive pictures of Niagara Falls. We are always very glad to have pictures of
this kind as they help to make our
lessons more realistic.
We have began a "Cleanliness Campaign" in our room. We not only
hope to Improve our appearance by
this but also our health. We would
appreciate any assistance which the
parents might be able to give us.
• Fifth Grade
We have started our contest .between the boys and girls in Arithmetic. We are now studying multiplication of fractions.
We have the products on our maps
for part of the countries of Europe
and expect to have them completed
by the end of this semester. We are
anxious to know which side is going
to win.
Fourth Grade
Ariene Martin is absent on account
of whooping cough
In Arithmetic we plan to do a
Studebaker Drill every morning.
We have three new pupils In our
room since vacation,'John and Grace
Gravier and Eugenia Piersoh,
Third Grade
Now that vacation is over.we are
all ready for school again.
One division in Reading- is ready
(Continued on page five)
Knights of Pythias and Pythian
Sisters Spend Pleasant Time
Tuesday Evening.
Tuesday evening the Clare Lodge
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held a joint installation of their
newly elected officers at their hall
and also enjoyed a sumptuous pot
luck supper with an excellent attendance present. ,
With Edward, White and Mrs. Q* A,
Derby acting as installing officers the
following officers were installed for
the ensuing year:
Knights of Pythias *
C. C, George White.
V. C, Archie Ackerman.
Prelate, E. A. White.
K. of R. & S., O. A, Derby.
M. of F., Geo. H. Phelps.
M. of E., Earl Tupper.
M. A., Richard Brooks,
Pythian Sisters
P,. C, Helen Springs
M, E. C, Francis Thompson. !
E, C., Bessie Dalton.
E. J„ Anna Ackerman.
M. of R. C, Fay Stephenson.
M. of F„ Edith Tupper.
Manager, Leda Ackerman.
Proctor, Mary White.
Guard, Rose Dawson,
Following supper the evening was
spent in cards, dancing and a social
hour.
Next Wednesday evening the
Knights and their ladies will meet at
the home of Mr. and Mrs, S. A. Wilkinson for one of their many get-to-
FOUR PEOPLE ESCAPE
SERIOUS INJURY
L. E. Davy Gar Turns
Turtle in Ditch Tuesday
Night on Returning to
This Cily From
.Saginaw.
for this winter.
Listen in. This
is station WWYC.
While returning to the city Tuesday
evening from Saginaw, where he had
gone to make the final adjustments
of his fire loss, L. E. Davy, accompanied by his wife and brother, V. R.,
of Bvart, and Miss Laila Wilson, met
With an accident on the turn one mile
north of Sanford, from which all luckily escaped with minor bruises.
On the way home and while yet in
the city limits of Saginaw, the Davy
car collided with another car which
was running without lights and crossed the road directly in front of them.
Although no damage could be noticed
at the time, it is thought that the
front rim had been bent under the
tire and In driving to Sanford the tire
had worked acrdss this dent sufficient
to cut a hole into it causing it to go
flat and not noticed, is believed
to have caused the second accident.
The car In going to the ditch 'tipped
sideways the top landing down breaking all the windows and badly damaging the car. L. E, Davy suffered an
injured finger, V. R. Davy's legs were
somewhat bruised, Mrs, Davy's lips
were cut and body bruised, while
Miss Wilson suffered sevei'al scalp
NEW FORD SPECIALTIES TO BE MADE
REGULAR EQUIPMENT
Those to Whom Economy is
Principal Consideration May
Purchase Standard
Equipment.
FOUR VICTORIES
GAINEDM H. S.
Girls and Boys Win From
Alumni and U. S. Indians-
on Local Floor,
,, , ,, _ . . • , , wounds and bruises and a severely
f^^L6*^^ are belng Plann6d sprained thumb. As soon as all haa
DEATH SUMMONS
GAYIORD GRAHAM
APPRECIATION.
MEMBERS OF LOG CABIN
CLOB ENTERTAINED
Mr. and Mrs. Horner Douglas
Tender Dinner and Radio
Party New Year's Eve.
I want to thank all who remembered
us while I have been sick, especially
at Christmas time, the Rebekaha, the
King's Daughters of the Baptist
church, Mrs. John Presley and Mrs.
Arthur Yager, of Herrick, Mrs. Bert
Glass, of Gilmore, and other friends
who were so bind.
Mrs. A. N. Friz and family.
Card of Thanks
Card of Thanks
We Wish to express our sincere
thanks to all those who so kindly
gave their assistance at the time of
our sad bereavement in the loss of
our darling baby, Lloyd. Also we
wish/ to thank those who gave the
flowers and Rev. Charles Klelnhardt
for his comforting words.
Mft and Mrs, Ora McNeill.
We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the many
acts of kindness shown us during the
illness and death of our daughter,
Dorothy. Also for the beautiful floral
offerings, to Miss Nash, the singers,
to Rev. L. Whitney for his words of
comfort.
Mr. and Mrs. George Irwin
Leroy Schwlnck.
The members of the Log' Cabin
Club and their husbands were royally
entertained New Year's Eve at a 6:00
o'clock dinner and radio party at the
pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs, Homer
Douglas on east 5th street.
After all had partaken of a sumptuous pot luck supper and cigars and
candy has been passed the evening
was spent in.playing 500 at which
Mrs. J. Asline and J. H. Wilson drew
the first prizes and Mr. and Mrs. ML
D. Feighner the consolation.
The feature of the evening was the
ringing of the Liberty bell at Philadelphia which in 1776, sounded a call
to arms that resulted in a new nation,
and which could be heard plainly in
all rooms from the radio at midnight.
This was the first time that the Liberty bell had been rang m ninety
years.
Gayiord George Graham, son of
Mrs Prank Graham, of Rosebush, was
buried from the Center church Sunday, his pastor, Rev, Leroy Whitney,
officiating.
He was born at Rosebush, October
9th, 1909. Until three years ago he
attended school at the Walton school
when his illness forced him to remain
away Having had influenza twice
and pneumonia three times, all within
a short time, left him in a receptive
condition for the disease, tuberculosis,
that finally took his life.
He was converted in meetings held
in his home church by Rer. M. L.
Gardiner and was received into the
membership of Center church March
27th; 1921. Evidence of his faithfulness to the Christian Way is seen in
the manner In which he kept up his
prayer life, read the Bible* thru twice
during his illrtess and remained patient and hopeful thru all his suffering.
The disease took firmer hold upon
him during his last two weeks and
Thursday morning, the last day of the
old year, he died.
He leaves four brothers and his
mother who nursed him faithfully. His
father and one brother preceded him
in death within three years. The
sympathy of friends goes out to the
bereaved loved ones. -
freed themselves, several passing
autos stopped and assisted in getting
the damaged machine back on the
road and they were able to proceed
home under its own power.
WOODRUFF BILL
PLEASES HARRISON
Wire wheels, windshield wings,
gypsy curtains, top boot double car
bumpers, and automatic windshield
wiper are being added to the Itpms of
special equipment manufactured by
the Ford Motor Company. The first
public display of this equipment will
be during the Ford National Show
Week, January 9-16.
These specialties are not "extras"
but have been so designed by Ford
engineers as to become actually part
of the car. Stamped with the trade
mark of the company in its familiar
script, the equipment has the Identify
of genuine Ford parts and is held to
the same standard of quality as the
car itself. Behind them lies extensive
experiment to determine the type and
construction best adapted to Ford
cars; experiment which was unhampered by any compromise necessary to
permit adaptation to some other kind
of car.
The introduction of those specialties conflicts in no way with the company's policy of refraining from dictating to a purchaser the amount of
equipment he must buy with his car.
Those to whom economy is the
principal consideration will in future,
as in the past, he able to purchase
Ford cars in which the standard
equipment will include oniy those
features essential to satisfactory
operation. On the other hand, to
those who are interested in the completely appointed car will be available
specialties produced according to the
gaiuo standard of quality which are
incorporated in the car ltselr.
PROMPT SERVICE
APPRECIATED
Requests U. S. Government to
Give City Title to Island in
Budd Lake.
In the House of Representatives on
December 7th, 1925, our Congressman,
Roy O. Woodruff, introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
committee on public lands and ordered to be printed. It is believed that
Lais bill will receive early passage.
"To relinquish to the city of Harrison, Michigan, all right, title and interest of the United States in an
Island in Budd Lake, Michigan."
"Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America' in Congress
assembled, that whatever right, title,
or interest the United States may
have in or to the small island In Budd
Lake, Michigan, situated in Section
21, township 19, north, Range 4 west,
Michigan Meridian, containing 1.04
acres, be, and the same is hereby,
relinquished unto the City of Harrison, in the said State of Michigan, for
public purposes."
TO THE" FARMERS
OF CLARE COUNTY
SANTA CLAUS.
wants to thank the ladies of Herrick
and Dover for the cake and Christmas
box.
Notice
The annua') meeasg of the Stockholders of the Farmers Independent
Produce Co,, will be held Saturday,
January 9th, at the J. o. O. F. hall.
Two o'clock p. m. Come.
We have received complaints from
a few farmers in Clare County who
state they subscribed to Michigan Business Farmer from one of our agents
K. Culbert a large heavy set man six
foot tall weighing about two hundred
pounds, good appearance. Mr. Culbert is not authorized to take subscriptions to Business Farmer, and
does not carry up-to-date credentials
from our office.
We have several authorized agents
representing our publication, but
everyone of them carry credentials
for the current month In which they
are working and properly endorsed by
our Circulation Manager. Demand
seeing any agents credential card before giving him your subscription. (If
any farmer-has given his subscription
to Mr. Culbert we will deem It a great
favor to notify us at once—we Will
make good these subscriptions.)—
Robert J. McColgan, Circulation Manager, Michigan Business Farmer.
Mount Clemens, Michigan.—adv.
TO OUR CITY FIREMEN.
Notice
Will the party that was seen taking1-
a boys' sheepskin coat from a car
parked on 4th street across from the
Sentinel Office please return it to this
office without further trouble.
We wish to congratulate the city of
Clare for its splendid corp of firemen
and express our appreciation to them
for the excellent work during the fire
on Sunday morning which manifested
real team-work,
Mrs. A. £L Mussell.
• Fv Kirkpatrick.
Dr. Mussell,
Mrs, Bessie Hartman.
GUILD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING.
The Ladies' Guild of the Congregational church held their annual
meeting Wednesday afternoon in the
parlors of the church at which time
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. D. Komp.
1st Vice President, Mrs. F. Hochstetler.
2nd Vice "President, Mrs. L. MeCul-
loch.
Secretary, Mrs. James Rassett.
Treasurer, Mrs. A. Caul.
At $:0Q o'clock the ladies served a
pot luck supper to which the husbands were invited.
The annual report given showed the
organization in excellent financial
condition and that they were the
means of raising a large sum lor the
church and themselves during the
past year.
In Clare's most recent serious fire,
which consumed the Davy block in
this city, we, the undersigned, suffered more or less loss, caused by water,
smoke, etc.
The fire occurred on Sunday.
Through the usual prompt action of
the Clare Realty Co., our several losses were satisfactorily adjusted within 24 hours time.
For this excellent service and their
courteous treatment we wish to sincerely thank the Clare Realty Co.
Fleming Shoe Co.
Fioyd Kirkpatrick.
Anna E. Mussell
Wm. H. Elden
Fred M. Morgan.
Sheral M. Callihan.
A. R. Mussell, M. D,
Simon Bogardus.
E. H. Steraaman.
Frank W. McKnight.
Bessie L.-,Hartman.
Roy E. Joslin.
Friday night found the Clare high
school girls playing as usual a winning game, the contestants were the
alumni people. The line-up is some-,
what different than last year due to
the loss „of mine of the players. For
this game Delores Rassat and Mobile
Ward headed the positions of for*
wards, Lucille Glass and Mayme
Stevens acted as guards with Kratz
and Derby, centers. The. alumni
players were'M. Durnin and F. Holbrook as forwards; F. Sharland and
D, Comer centers. Iva Howiett and
Sadie Alderton, Guards.
The final score Was 34-9 in the
high school's favor,
Tuesday with U. S. Indiana
The second game was staged with
the Indians of the State School, Mt.
Pleasant, with the same line-up for
Clare except that Marjorie and Mabeele Ward, the twins, played together
the last three quarters. The victory
was an easy one with a score of 41-7
again to Clare's credit. "
an easy one with a score, of 41-7 again
to Clare's credit.
Boys Have Closer Game
The high school boys' victory over
the alumni was hot as easily gained
as was the; girls. During the entire
game it was impossible to tell which
team would be the victor. The boys
had as opponents Hampton and Duncan as forwards; Hubel center with
F. Bicknell and Lawson guards, AH
of these men were stars In high
school- and with very little practice
form an organized team. However, in
tfco last few minutes of play, Petchnik;
dropped two free throws in the basket.
making the score 17-16 in favor of the,
high school.
Score 22-S With Indian Boys.
The game Tuesday evening1 with
the U. S, Indians was a.hard fought
battle throughout. The home boys*
were in the lead during the entire
game due to their excellent team
work. Although the Indian boys
have not as good a team as last year,
the local lads show improvement in
view of the fact that last year's score
was 14-2 in favor of the Indians while
this year's result was 22-6 with six
for the U. S. I's.
Farwell Down Tonight
Tonight (Friday) the local boys contend with the Farwell boys. This
promises to be a very interesting:
game. Let's come and show the boys
we're with them.
MRS. JULIA SCHAVER
DIES AT OLD AGE
Funeral Held From Dover
Church Thursday Afternoon.
FIRE DEPARTMENT KEPT
BUSY MONDAY NIGHT
DANCE AT LOOMIS,
Dance at Loomis every Wednesday
night commencing December 16th.
Music by Gladwin County foot Warmers.
Try a Cfasaifted Liner Next Week
The city fire department was caMed
out Monday night at 12:00 o'clock to
a blaze in a vacant house on east 6th
street owned by Mannle Sutton. On
account of the foggy night the blaze
was not discovered until it had gained
such headway that the building was
practically destroyed.,
While the firemen was' still working
on the building a still alarm called
them to the Davy building that had
again started to burn. The boys bad
c-nly returned to their beds a short
time when at 4:45 the alarm again
sounded which took them to the scene
of the first fire.
The last call was turned by a
neighbor who had not heard the first
alarm and upon arising early in the
morning saw the burning debris and
turned in the alarm.
At her home near Dover Tuesday
morning occurred the death of Mrs.
Julia Schaver at the age of 80 years,
llmonths and 22 days, death have
been caused by pneumonia.
The funeral was held from the
home at 12:30 p. m, and from the Dover church at 1:30 p. m. Thursday
afternoon, with interment in Cherry
Grove cemetery.
The obituary will appear next
Week.
TWO CARS DAMAGED
THURSDAY MORNING
Accident Occurs on Corner of
Fifth and Beech Streets
When Ice Prevents One
From Stopping.
Accident number four occurred on
the corner of West Fifth and Beech.
street yesterday forenoon when the
bus from Reed City hit the side of a
Ford Sedan driven by George Dennis^
Mr. Dennis was eoming from the north
with two cans of milk in the car and
could not stop at the intersection because of the ice, and a consequence
the two ears met at the junction of;
the street. West Fifth street is a
state trunk line and every car coming
onto that street should stop "whether
there is a stop sign there or not.
The city have just receiv«d the
signs for that street and they will be
put up immediately, but stop signs
are of no value whatsoever if the
people who drive cars do not observe
the law and heed these instructions,
OLD TIME DANCING PARTY
According to a telegram received
Wednesday night by J. E. Doherty,
Jasper Bisbee, Ford's famous fiddler
probably be dated to play at' a-
dancing party Friday evening, January 22ndi Positive announcement
will be made next week.
GLEANERS' MEETING.
The Hodson Arbor of Gleaners will
hold a meeting at the Clare I O. O. F.
ball Monday, January 11th. A pot
luck dinner will be served at noon,
after which lodge will be held.
All Gleaners are invited.
Secretary.
To The Public.
Customers desiring to pay their accounts please call at our temporary
office on Fourth street just back . ot
The Citizens State Bank..
Davys'.
Princess Theatre
Saturday—your choice in hats lor
I>5c at the Vogue Shop. Hotel Dd-
herty. Adv.
Jahuary 9-15 inclusive
Sat, January 9—The Uace that
Thrills—Ben Lyons. TheNfastest moy-
ing movie you have ever seen.
Sun.—Not So -Long Ago—Betty
Bronson—A charming comedy of
New York, when grandma was a girl,
Mon., Tues., Wed.—Never ?The
Twain Shall Meet—Bert Lytell and
Anita Stewarb—Have you ever pictured the tropical sunsets of the far distant South Sea Islands, and wished'
that some day you might be wher*
the palm tree stands out invitingly
against the blue sky, where' white
men have loved beautiful .half-cast
girls and endeavored to bring tium to
their own homes,—but—Bast is^Stast
and West is West and never the twain
shall meet. t
Thursday—Night Life fa New *<H*
—Rod LaRoQue,
Thur."Fri.——Serial — The Riddl*
Rider.
Feature—Fri. ,and Sat,—The Rainbow Trail—Sequal to Riders of Purple
S&geTom Mix. Matinee Tuesday 3:39,
i20c-10c.
■ ' Seven. Keys to Baldpate—Douglas
McLean-—Mon,, Tues,, Wed., 25, 2<S,
27^—adv. .
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Object Description
| Title | 1926-01-08; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1926-01-08 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, January 8, 1926 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
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| Language | English |
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| Title | 1926-01-08; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1926-01-08 |
| Publisher | R. G. & F. A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, January 8, 1926 issue of a Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. In 1923, absorbed the Clare Courier. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | 1923-1999: Copyright to the Clare Sentinel is held by the newspaper. Copyrighted material is reproduced with the permission of the newspaper. |
| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
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" SMff"Vi* > "*t^""** "* .^•rft •T-tr<~mi~'i-~J ir%FQ If ■Si v&r '^^wiwr^ ro*M»iww*wiM% mmwwr «wa»&tw»w*wft*' i* THE CLARE SENTINEL CLARE SENTtNEL ■imwHH " Official Haper 01 Clare and Clare County Established 1878 CLARE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8,1926 New Series Vol. 34, No, 11 DAVYS' BUILDING AND STOCK DESTROYED BY FIRE ONDAY Thousands of Dollars Worth of Merchandise Go Up in Flames When Fur-. nace Explodes. FLEMING SHOEtO. ALSO A HEAYY LOSER Itebuifding of Neyy Structure Already Under Way. Sunday forenoon Clare was listed among- the many cities throughout •the; Ot&te that suffered a heavy Are loss when the Davys' department store and the Fleming Shoe Co. stock together with the building they Occupied -was entirely destroyed by •fire. The blaze occurred when John Shultz, clerk and caretaker of the pression on citizens that the City Council purchased it at their regular meeting Monday night and gave assurance that another would be bought in the near future. Following the spread of the news of the ilre to adjoining towns and cities many visitors came to the city by auto and during their stay joined with. Clare citizens In paying many complimentary remarks to the Are lads for the manner in which they combated the fire to keep it in its original quarters. The Dayysr store carried a stock of dry goods, ready-to-wear, clothing, rugs, carpets, etc., and has been located in its present sight since 1893, When L. E. Davy, of this city and V. R, Davy, of Evart, began a partnership. Later John H. Wilson; also became a partner and the business was conducted under the name of Wilson- Daisy Co. for many years. Mr. Wilson sold his interest two years and a new organization un- TWO LODGES HOLD JOINT INSTALLATION Ktore, upon returning from breakfast about 10:00 o'clock, went to the basement and was about to draw a pail of Aot water from the boiler, when the furnace exploded throwing fife and eoal gas in all directions. He ran up stairs and to the front of the store to give the. alarm and upon his return went up stairs to secure his clothes, but barely had time to escape so ijulckly had the gas and flames spread throughout the upper and lower floors He was slightly burned on one arm and his hair and eyebrows singed- The city fire department responding to the call in" record time, soon had both trucks in service and with nine lines of hose battled very efficiently Sot four hours and kept the blaze from spreading to adjoining buildings to the north. The department had recently secured on trial a Barton-Robinson centrifugal pump which was attached to the motor of the Rural truck This was placed in operation on three of the lines and proved its worth from the start giving the force of the streams more than double pressure, thtis enabling the firemen to do work that would be impossible otherwise. In fact It produced such favorable im- der the name of Davys' was incorporated with V. R. Davy, of Bvart, L. E. and Mrs. Davy, Fred J. Thompson and Nbrris A. Elden, of Clare, as stockholders. The building was of brick with two stories and was erected in 1900. It was owned by L. E. Davy and valued at ?35,000 and carried an insurance of ?14,O00. The Davys' merchandise was estimated at ?50,000 and carried a coinsurance. The shoe stock in the basement was owned by Fred Fleming, of Evart, and valued at $15,000 and was only partially covered by insurance Some smoke damage was suffered by the Floyd Kirkpatrick drug store, the office of Dr. A. R. Mussell and the apartments of Mrs. Bessie Hartman which were located In the next building to the north. E, H. Steraaman, the photographer, moved the most of his furniture and,equipment from the rooms as his studio was in the direct path of the smoke. Mr. Davy announces that the building will be rebuilt at once and that the company has leased the Sneary building on east 4th street where business will be resumed In the course of ,a few days. WATCH NKBT CHURCH MEETING The Church of God held a watch meeting on New Years Eve. The evening was spent in Scripture reading and prayer, also there was a "what's on your mind" testimonial meeting when each one told of the things that were uppermost in their minds regarding the work of the Lord. Then just as the old year was bidding us all goodbye the secretary gave the mortgage of the church property, which had been, paid that day, to the pastor and he lit the match that reduced it to ashes while the church sang, Praise God from whom ail blessings flow, feeling that the year 1925 had been kind to all. We understand that the church as 30OH as everything can be arranged Is planning to erect a new building, possibly in 1926. X DOG OWNERS. Just to remind you who have not paid your dog tax yet that if they are not paid by January 10th, under the new law an additional fee of ?2.00 will be charge with every license given thereafter, I have the tag and license blanks so I can take care of your needs in this line. After you read this notice you will still have Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to get a license from iae at the Citzens State Bank. Vera B. Peterson, City Treasurer. POSTOFHCE HAKES LARGEST CHRISTMAS MAIL The enormous volumn of Christmas mail handled through the local Post- office this year was the biggest ever. Owing to the advance notices that there would be -fio deliveries on Christmas day and that the post-office would be closed, also as the result of the early mailing campaign, patrons begin mailjng one or two days earlier than on previous years. The rush started when the office opened Monday morning and continued until Thursday noon during which time there was a continuous stream of mail going and coming. The Postmaster advises that there was perfect harmony and team work throtighout the rush and all mail was promptly and satisfactory delivered and dispatched. HIGH SCHOOL H. S. Honor Students Twelfth Davy, John; Oosgrove, Kathyrn; House, Helen; Jackson, . Robert; Lister, Grace; Kidder, Allen; King, Ida Mae; Stevens, Mayme; Van Dyne, Evelyn Eleventh Anderson, Frances; Funnel, Ruth: Glass, Lucile; Halier, Catherine; Leis, Albert; McKinnon, Bernlce; Shull, Rollin; Ulricb, Lila; Ward, Mabeele. .Tenth Ackerman, Dave; Carncross, Ethel; Coiner, Dorothy; Davy, Jane; Elden, Mary; Groves, Beraica: Graves, Betty; Horton, Marion; Holbrook, Don- aid; Holmes, Vernle; King, Winifred; Osborn, Kathleen? Parker, Acey; Shull, Lowell; Thompson, Laura. Ninth Allen, Rexford; Breen, Lillian; Cal- *ihan, Ruth; Dawson, Ruth; Gilmore, Earl; Johnson, H. B,; Jourdain, Dorothy; Lamphere, Marion; Mount, June; Nivenson, Gerald; Sage, Ella; Schacer, Lowell; Shull, Ruth; Stirling, Neil; Tupper, Vera; Van Dyne, Edwina; Wahl, Lalla, Honor roll for the Eight grade. Belva Bowler, Byron Gallagher, Frances Greer, Thomas Horton, Wilma Hochstetler and Phyllis Was- son. Francis Palmer has been absent this week because of illness of his mother. This is the first time'he has been absent this year. Hazel Grewe and Elsie Cookson Were tardy Monday morning. Seventh Grade We have a new pupil In our room, Florence McKnight. Joe Wardell, Arthur Grosverrfor and Vernon Grewe hare been tardy this week, Mildred Stirling and Frances Koch had an average of "B" in their, academic subjects last month. Sixth Grade Clyde Davis has brought us some very interesting and instructive pictures of Niagara Falls. We are always very glad to have pictures of this kind as they help to make our lessons more realistic. We have began a "Cleanliness Campaign" in our room. We not only hope to Improve our appearance by this but also our health. We would appreciate any assistance which the parents might be able to give us. • Fifth Grade We have started our contest .between the boys and girls in Arithmetic. We are now studying multiplication of fractions. We have the products on our maps for part of the countries of Europe and expect to have them completed by the end of this semester. We are anxious to know which side is going to win. Fourth Grade Ariene Martin is absent on account of whooping cough In Arithmetic we plan to do a Studebaker Drill every morning. We have three new pupils In our room since vacation,'John and Grace Gravier and Eugenia Piersoh, Third Grade Now that vacation is over.we are all ready for school again. One division in Reading- is ready (Continued on page five) Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Spend Pleasant Time Tuesday Evening. Tuesday evening the Clare Lodge Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters held a joint installation of their newly elected officers at their hall and also enjoyed a sumptuous pot luck supper with an excellent attendance present. , With Edward, White and Mrs. Q* A, Derby acting as installing officers the following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Knights of Pythias * C. C, George White. V. C, Archie Ackerman. Prelate, E. A. White. K. of R. & S., O. A, Derby. M. of F., Geo. H. Phelps. M. of E., Earl Tupper. M. A., Richard Brooks, Pythian Sisters P,. C, Helen Springs M, E. C, Francis Thompson. ! E, C., Bessie Dalton. E. J„ Anna Ackerman. M. of R. C, Fay Stephenson. M. of F„ Edith Tupper. Manager, Leda Ackerman. Proctor, Mary White. Guard, Rose Dawson, Following supper the evening was spent in cards, dancing and a social hour. Next Wednesday evening the Knights and their ladies will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs, S. A. Wilkinson for one of their many get-to- FOUR PEOPLE ESCAPE SERIOUS INJURY L. E. Davy Gar Turns Turtle in Ditch Tuesday Night on Returning to This Cily From .Saginaw. for this winter. Listen in. This is station WWYC. While returning to the city Tuesday evening from Saginaw, where he had gone to make the final adjustments of his fire loss, L. E. Davy, accompanied by his wife and brother, V. R., of Bvart, and Miss Laila Wilson, met With an accident on the turn one mile north of Sanford, from which all luckily escaped with minor bruises. On the way home and while yet in the city limits of Saginaw, the Davy car collided with another car which was running without lights and crossed the road directly in front of them. Although no damage could be noticed at the time, it is thought that the front rim had been bent under the tire and In driving to Sanford the tire had worked acrdss this dent sufficient to cut a hole into it causing it to go flat and not noticed, is believed to have caused the second accident. The car In going to the ditch 'tipped sideways the top landing down breaking all the windows and badly damaging the car. L. E, Davy suffered an injured finger, V. R. Davy's legs were somewhat bruised, Mrs, Davy's lips were cut and body bruised, while Miss Wilson suffered sevei'al scalp NEW FORD SPECIALTIES TO BE MADE REGULAR EQUIPMENT Those to Whom Economy is Principal Consideration May Purchase Standard Equipment. FOUR VICTORIES GAINEDM H. S. Girls and Boys Win From Alumni and U. S. Indians- on Local Floor, ,, , ,, _ . . • , , wounds and bruises and a severely f^^L6*^^ are belng Plann6d sprained thumb. As soon as all haa DEATH SUMMONS GAYIORD GRAHAM APPRECIATION. MEMBERS OF LOG CABIN CLOB ENTERTAINED Mr. and Mrs. Horner Douglas Tender Dinner and Radio Party New Year's Eve. I want to thank all who remembered us while I have been sick, especially at Christmas time, the Rebekaha, the King's Daughters of the Baptist church, Mrs. John Presley and Mrs. Arthur Yager, of Herrick, Mrs. Bert Glass, of Gilmore, and other friends who were so bind. Mrs. A. N. Friz and family. Card of Thanks Card of Thanks We Wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who so kindly gave their assistance at the time of our sad bereavement in the loss of our darling baby, Lloyd. Also we wish/ to thank those who gave the flowers and Rev. Charles Klelnhardt for his comforting words. Mft and Mrs, Ora McNeill. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our daughter, Dorothy. Also for the beautiful floral offerings, to Miss Nash, the singers, to Rev. L. Whitney for his words of comfort. Mr. and Mrs. George Irwin Leroy Schwlnck. The members of the Log' Cabin Club and their husbands were royally entertained New Year's Eve at a 6:00 o'clock dinner and radio party at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs, Homer Douglas on east 5th street. After all had partaken of a sumptuous pot luck supper and cigars and candy has been passed the evening was spent in.playing 500 at which Mrs. J. Asline and J. H. Wilson drew the first prizes and Mr. and Mrs. ML D. Feighner the consolation. The feature of the evening was the ringing of the Liberty bell at Philadelphia which in 1776, sounded a call to arms that resulted in a new nation, and which could be heard plainly in all rooms from the radio at midnight. This was the first time that the Liberty bell had been rang m ninety years. Gayiord George Graham, son of Mrs Prank Graham, of Rosebush, was buried from the Center church Sunday, his pastor, Rev, Leroy Whitney, officiating. He was born at Rosebush, October 9th, 1909. Until three years ago he attended school at the Walton school when his illness forced him to remain away Having had influenza twice and pneumonia three times, all within a short time, left him in a receptive condition for the disease, tuberculosis, that finally took his life. He was converted in meetings held in his home church by Rer. M. L. Gardiner and was received into the membership of Center church March 27th; 1921. Evidence of his faithfulness to the Christian Way is seen in the manner In which he kept up his prayer life, read the Bible* thru twice during his illrtess and remained patient and hopeful thru all his suffering. The disease took firmer hold upon him during his last two weeks and Thursday morning, the last day of the old year, he died. He leaves four brothers and his mother who nursed him faithfully. His father and one brother preceded him in death within three years. The sympathy of friends goes out to the bereaved loved ones. - freed themselves, several passing autos stopped and assisted in getting the damaged machine back on the road and they were able to proceed home under its own power. WOODRUFF BILL PLEASES HARRISON Wire wheels, windshield wings, gypsy curtains, top boot double car bumpers, and automatic windshield wiper are being added to the Itpms of special equipment manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. The first public display of this equipment will be during the Ford National Show Week, January 9-16. These specialties are not "extras" but have been so designed by Ford engineers as to become actually part of the car. Stamped with the trade mark of the company in its familiar script, the equipment has the Identify of genuine Ford parts and is held to the same standard of quality as the car itself. Behind them lies extensive experiment to determine the type and construction best adapted to Ford cars; experiment which was unhampered by any compromise necessary to permit adaptation to some other kind of car. The introduction of those specialties conflicts in no way with the company's policy of refraining from dictating to a purchaser the amount of equipment he must buy with his car. Those to whom economy is the principal consideration will in future, as in the past, he able to purchase Ford cars in which the standard equipment will include oniy those features essential to satisfactory operation. On the other hand, to those who are interested in the completely appointed car will be available specialties produced according to the gaiuo standard of quality which are incorporated in the car ltselr. PROMPT SERVICE APPRECIATED Requests U. S. Government to Give City Title to Island in Budd Lake. In the House of Representatives on December 7th, 1925, our Congressman, Roy O. Woodruff, introduced the following bill; which was referred to the committee on public lands and ordered to be printed. It is believed that Lais bill will receive early passage. "To relinquish to the city of Harrison, Michigan, all right, title and interest of the United States in an Island in Budd Lake, Michigan." "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America' in Congress assembled, that whatever right, title, or interest the United States may have in or to the small island In Budd Lake, Michigan, situated in Section 21, township 19, north, Range 4 west, Michigan Meridian, containing 1.04 acres, be, and the same is hereby, relinquished unto the City of Harrison, in the said State of Michigan, for public purposes." TO THE" FARMERS OF CLARE COUNTY SANTA CLAUS. wants to thank the ladies of Herrick and Dover for the cake and Christmas box. Notice The annua') meeasg of the Stockholders of the Farmers Independent Produce Co,, will be held Saturday, January 9th, at the J. o. O. F. hall. Two o'clock p. m. Come. We have received complaints from a few farmers in Clare County who state they subscribed to Michigan Business Farmer from one of our agents K. Culbert a large heavy set man six foot tall weighing about two hundred pounds, good appearance. Mr. Culbert is not authorized to take subscriptions to Business Farmer, and does not carry up-to-date credentials from our office. We have several authorized agents representing our publication, but everyone of them carry credentials for the current month In which they are working and properly endorsed by our Circulation Manager. Demand seeing any agents credential card before giving him your subscription. (If any farmer-has given his subscription to Mr. Culbert we will deem It a great favor to notify us at once—we Will make good these subscriptions.)— Robert J. McColgan, Circulation Manager, Michigan Business Farmer. Mount Clemens, Michigan.—adv. TO OUR CITY FIREMEN. Notice Will the party that was seen taking1- a boys' sheepskin coat from a car parked on 4th street across from the Sentinel Office please return it to this office without further trouble. We wish to congratulate the city of Clare for its splendid corp of firemen and express our appreciation to them for the excellent work during the fire on Sunday morning which manifested real team-work, Mrs. A. £L Mussell. • Fv Kirkpatrick. Dr. Mussell, Mrs, Bessie Hartman. GUILD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING. The Ladies' Guild of the Congregational church held their annual meeting Wednesday afternoon in the parlors of the church at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. D. Komp. 1st Vice President, Mrs. F. Hochstetler. 2nd Vice "President, Mrs. L. MeCul- loch. Secretary, Mrs. James Rassett. Treasurer, Mrs. A. Caul. At $:0Q o'clock the ladies served a pot luck supper to which the husbands were invited. The annual report given showed the organization in excellent financial condition and that they were the means of raising a large sum lor the church and themselves during the past year. In Clare's most recent serious fire, which consumed the Davy block in this city, we, the undersigned, suffered more or less loss, caused by water, smoke, etc. The fire occurred on Sunday. Through the usual prompt action of the Clare Realty Co., our several losses were satisfactorily adjusted within 24 hours time. For this excellent service and their courteous treatment we wish to sincerely thank the Clare Realty Co. Fleming Shoe Co. Fioyd Kirkpatrick. Anna E. Mussell Wm. H. Elden Fred M. Morgan. Sheral M. Callihan. A. R. Mussell, M. D, Simon Bogardus. E. H. Steraaman. Frank W. McKnight. Bessie L.-,Hartman. Roy E. Joslin. Friday night found the Clare high school girls playing as usual a winning game, the contestants were the alumni people. The line-up is some-, what different than last year due to the loss „of mine of the players. For this game Delores Rassat and Mobile Ward headed the positions of for* wards, Lucille Glass and Mayme Stevens acted as guards with Kratz and Derby, centers. The. alumni players were'M. Durnin and F. Holbrook as forwards; F. Sharland and D, Comer centers. Iva Howiett and Sadie Alderton, Guards. The final score Was 34-9 in the high school's favor, Tuesday with U. S. Indiana The second game was staged with the Indians of the State School, Mt. Pleasant, with the same line-up for Clare except that Marjorie and Mabeele Ward, the twins, played together the last three quarters. The victory was an easy one with a score of 41-7 again to Clare's credit. " an easy one with a score, of 41-7 again to Clare's credit. Boys Have Closer Game The high school boys' victory over the alumni was hot as easily gained as was the; girls. During the entire game it was impossible to tell which team would be the victor. The boys had as opponents Hampton and Duncan as forwards; Hubel center with F. Bicknell and Lawson guards, AH of these men were stars In high school- and with very little practice form an organized team. However, in tfco last few minutes of play, Petchnik; dropped two free throws in the basket. making the score 17-16 in favor of the, high school. Score 22-S With Indian Boys. The game Tuesday evening1 with the U. S, Indians was a.hard fought battle throughout. The home boys* were in the lead during the entire game due to their excellent team work. Although the Indian boys have not as good a team as last year, the local lads show improvement in view of the fact that last year's score was 14-2 in favor of the Indians while this year's result was 22-6 with six for the U. S. I's. Farwell Down Tonight Tonight (Friday) the local boys contend with the Farwell boys. This promises to be a very interesting: game. Let's come and show the boys we're with them. MRS. JULIA SCHAVER DIES AT OLD AGE Funeral Held From Dover Church Thursday Afternoon. FIRE DEPARTMENT KEPT BUSY MONDAY NIGHT DANCE AT LOOMIS, Dance at Loomis every Wednesday night commencing December 16th. Music by Gladwin County foot Warmers. Try a Cfasaifted Liner Next Week The city fire department was caMed out Monday night at 12:00 o'clock to a blaze in a vacant house on east 6th street owned by Mannle Sutton. On account of the foggy night the blaze was not discovered until it had gained such headway that the building was practically destroyed., While the firemen was' still working on the building a still alarm called them to the Davy building that had again started to burn. The boys bad c-nly returned to their beds a short time when at 4:45 the alarm again sounded which took them to the scene of the first fire. The last call was turned by a neighbor who had not heard the first alarm and upon arising early in the morning saw the burning debris and turned in the alarm. At her home near Dover Tuesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Julia Schaver at the age of 80 years, llmonths and 22 days, death have been caused by pneumonia. The funeral was held from the home at 12:30 p. m, and from the Dover church at 1:30 p. m. Thursday afternoon, with interment in Cherry Grove cemetery. The obituary will appear next Week. TWO CARS DAMAGED THURSDAY MORNING Accident Occurs on Corner of Fifth and Beech Streets When Ice Prevents One From Stopping. Accident number four occurred on the corner of West Fifth and Beech. street yesterday forenoon when the bus from Reed City hit the side of a Ford Sedan driven by George Dennis^ Mr. Dennis was eoming from the north with two cans of milk in the car and could not stop at the intersection because of the ice, and a consequence the two ears met at the junction of; the street. West Fifth street is a state trunk line and every car coming onto that street should stop "whether there is a stop sign there or not. The city have just receiv«d the signs for that street and they will be put up immediately, but stop signs are of no value whatsoever if the people who drive cars do not observe the law and heed these instructions, OLD TIME DANCING PARTY According to a telegram received Wednesday night by J. E. Doherty, Jasper Bisbee, Ford's famous fiddler probably be dated to play at' a- dancing party Friday evening, January 22ndi Positive announcement will be made next week. GLEANERS' MEETING. The Hodson Arbor of Gleaners will hold a meeting at the Clare I O. O. F. ball Monday, January 11th. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon, after which lodge will be held. All Gleaners are invited. Secretary. To The Public. Customers desiring to pay their accounts please call at our temporary office on Fourth street just back . ot The Citizens State Bank.. Davys'. Princess Theatre Saturday—your choice in hats lor I>5c at the Vogue Shop. Hotel Dd- herty. Adv. Jahuary 9-15 inclusive Sat, January 9—The Uace that Thrills—Ben Lyons. TheNfastest moy- ing movie you have ever seen. Sun.—Not So -Long Ago—Betty Bronson—A charming comedy of New York, when grandma was a girl, Mon., Tues., Wed.—Never ?The Twain Shall Meet—Bert Lytell and Anita Stewarb—Have you ever pictured the tropical sunsets of the far distant South Sea Islands, and wished' that some day you might be wher* the palm tree stands out invitingly against the blue sky, where' white men have loved beautiful .half-cast girls and endeavored to bring tium to their own homes,—but—Bast is^Stast and West is West and never the twain shall meet. t Thursday—Night Life fa New * |
