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Established 1878
GLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 31, 1931
New Series, Vol, 39, No. 41
DAIRY TRAIN CREATES
COUNTY-WIDE INTEREST
AMONG CLARE FARMERS
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Exhibits^Talks, Soil Testing
and Conferences Comprise
Program ibr Glare on Saturday, August 8th
Sponsored. Jointly by Michigan
State College, County Agricultural Service and Ann Arbor
Railroad
Dairymen frpni all parts of Clare
county will take advantage of the
Dairy Profits-Alfalfa Train which will
be in Clare all day next 'Saturday,
August 8 Not only will this train be
interesting but it will be educational
and profitable also says P, D. Gibson,
county  agricultural  agent.
The most important work of the
train is testing soil samples for every
farmer bringing them to the special
soil testing laboratory car.
Each sample of soil will He tested
for lime-and for phosphorus by means
of chemicals that thru different col
ors to show much or little of these
materials in the soil. B. C. Sackritt-
er and Ralph Morrish, soils and
crops specialists from Michigan State
College will confer with every -man
who has had a soil test made and
give specific recommendations on how
to get large yields of alfalfa. The
aim, in every case, will be to grow
enough alfalfa to supply- all the hay
needed by the herd during the entire
farm feeding season. These neorls
will first be outlined to each Individ
ual by A. C. Baltzer, dairy specialist.
There will also oe a short speaking
program for the men in which A. f1
Baltzer will tell of the importance of
alfalfa or other legume hay m profitable dairy production. This will bo
followed by short talks by Ralph
Morrish and E. C. Sackrider who will
set forth the simple but essential
needs for getting a good crop of a I
falfa.
This program will be supplemented
with special exhibits mounted in on*
of the cars. These exhibits have
been prepared with great care and
are based on actual results obtained
with alfalfa in Michigan.
The women's program which will
be held in the city park during the
afternoon will be in charge of Miss
Roberta Hershey, nutrition specialist
from Michigan State College. She
will give out recipes for appetizing
new dishes which use milk and other
dairy products in abundance.
MILK PRODUCERS
VERSUS CONSUMERS
A Dairyman June 16 to 30th, sells
3000 pounds of milk to go to the Detroit market for distribution for
which he receives ?30.00 for the 1500
quarts, 2 cents per quart.
This milk is sold in Detroit to the
consumer at 14 cents per quart, $210,-
00.
Overhead and profits of 12 cent«
per quart $180.00.
A few years ago we began hearing
about master minds, wonderful executives, and what gveat things som«.>
young'chap was doing at the head of
a big Railroad or corporation since
thoy had dumped the conservative-
element and had become great in this
young man's theories.
These young master minds have
been an interesting study. They have
created an overhead charge between
the producer and consumer that
makes a legitimate division apparently impossible, Under these wise
progressive young men the freight
rates have Increased about six fold
which has made it easy for the truck-:
to take their short haul freight away
from them and now they are crying
for the ICC to increase their long haul
rates; we wonder who -is going to
have money enough' left to pay the increased rates of the ICC allows it.
EATH CLAIMS
MRS. JOS. ORTH'S
THREE BROTHERS
One Dies Following Opera-
' tion Two Others Killed
While Arranging for
Funeral
ATTRACTIVE EXHIBIT
PREPARED TO ATTRACT
WOMEN AT STATE FAIR
RULES TO DECIDE
GOLF COURSE NAME
CONTEST ANNOUNCED
The new golf course under 'construction four and one half miles
north of Clare will have an official
name after August 18th. The judge?
shall be governed by the following
rules:
Rulel.—Contest shall close Tuesday, August 18.
Rule 2.—The names shall be chosen
August 18, 1931 at 8:00 Eastern Standard time.
Rule 3.—Naines will be received
and accepted up to 8:00 p. m. Eastern
Standard time, August 18, 1931.
Rule 4.—No one person shall offer
more than two names.
•   Rule 5.—The name will be chosen
by a majority of tho total number of
judges appointed.
Rule 6.—-Any person submitting a
name may if he so desires, present a
written statement to* the judges at
the time o£ judging the names, and
explain to the Hondrable Judges why
that name is appropriate and should
be used. . *
Rule 7.—-The person who submitB
the name receiving the first prize,
shall receive therefor a one year
membership.
The person who submits the name
receiving the second prize shall receive therefor a sixty-day member
ship.
The men who    are    appointed as
judges in the contest are as follows;
Ralph Hether.
I, E, Hampton   .
Fred Doherty,
Wm. Bicknell       .  ' -
Malcolm Feighner.
The convenient way to send money,
Protectu Bans: money orders for sale
at The Citizens State Bank.-r-adv. 35tf
Modern Equipment to Lightening Household Burdens
Special Feature
A fitting tribute to womanhood will
be paid by the Michigan State Fair
and. Exposition in its portrayal of
progress September 6 to 12th.
In developing the general scneme
for a fair this year that will more
faithfully reflect the state's preemju
erice in certain major linen, by we!
coming industry into tlie.-famlly of
exhibits the governor's advisory com'
inittee has devoted considerable
thought to women's interests.
Advancement In the art of home
making will be typified by a wealth
of exhibits. The most Up-to-date
equipment for "lightening the burden
of house-keeping, in wnose manufacture Michigan is in the forefront,
should prove of special attraction to
the feminine visitors at the fair ant-
exposition.
( A style Salon embodying some
I striking effects and ranking witli th--
, finest ever staged in the country ir
now in the process of development
Plans for this outstanding feature call
for a novel setting to display the latest modes with a nationally known
director in charge.
Women painters, sculptors and
workers in leather, metal, jewelry
pottery and ceramics will nave a
prominent part in promoting: the success of the department of fine arts
whill the division of domestic and
applied arts will display excellent
specimens of lace work, bead work
tapestry and wall hangings, garment
making, weaving, quilts and coverlets,
rugs, lamps, etc., with a view to stimulating interest in needlework.
That the time honored art of cook
ery still holds sway in woman's realm
is evidenced by the many inquiries in
regard to competition in the depart
ment of domestic economics. Ex
amples of bread making, cakes, cook
ies, candy, canned goods, jellies, preserves, butter and jams and other intriguing culinary products will be
judged for generous awards.
The ability of the^future matrons'of
Michigan in the fields of household
management, fashioning of new clothing and remodeling of old and various
branches of cooking, including- canning and preparation of hot lunches
will be demonstrated in the program
of the Boys' and Girls' 4H Club de-
partment. Competition for the honor
of representing the state at the Tenth
National Boys' and Cirls' Club Congress at Chicago in December- pro
vides additional Interest in the 4H
Club Girls' Style Show. In this contest each girl is required to styte her
dress while at the fair.
Under the supervision of Dr.  Lillian R. Smith of the State Department
of Health mothers will derive great
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MISS  ROBERTA  HERSHEY
Who will have charge of the Women's
Program  in the City Park  Saturday, August 8th
DEATH SUMMONS
KASH FERGUSON
SON!
Deceased Spent Many Years
in Ciare Widely Known
as a Carpenter
Kash Ferguson was born 1869 in
Elk township, Sanilac county, Mich
igan,
He was the next to the youngest ot
ten children, and all have preceded
him in death but one, Charles, of
Sanilac county.
He was married to Miss Fannie
Hunt, St. Clair county, November
26th, 1893, at Sanilac comity.
There are two adopted daughters,
Mrs. Ed. Cook and Mrs. J. W. Nes-
berg, Munsing, one brother, Chas.. of
Peck, also three grandchildren who
survive.
Mr. Ferguson has been in poor
health for about three years, aud for
the last six months he has been confined to his bed. He died very peacefully Sunday afternoon .July 26th,
1931.
Ml'. Ferguson was a carpenter and
contractor, spending his time chiefly
in Sanilac and Clare counties^
Besides his wife and relatives, Mr.
Ferguson has a host of friends who-
mourn his passing from us.
We have this confidence that broth
er Ferguson was reconciled to his
death and had the assurance of the
favor with Godi quite a while befor?
the end came.
The funeral took place on Wednes
day afternoon with prayer service ai
the home at 2:00 p. m. and service at
the Congregational church at .2:30
with burial at the Cherry Grove cemetery, Mr. Charles Thurston and Son
in charge. Rev. Dawe officiating as
the pastor.
ANNUAL HOLINESS CAMP-.
MEETING AT JOHNSTON'S GROVE
The annual Holiness campmeeting
of the Standard church will be held
in the John Y. Johnston £,rove ore
mile north and one and one-quarter
miles west*of Rosebush from August
14th to August 23rd.
Bishop G. L. Monahan, of Brock
ville, Ontario, will De in charge, assisted by other ministers and workers of the district.
Straw and bedding will be furnished free for those wishing to camp on
the grounds. You are extended a
hearty invitation from the committee
to bring your tent ana provisions and
stay as many days as convenient.
BASEBALL GAME     -
The North Bradley "and Eagle base
ball teams will cross bats next Sunday
afternoon at' the grounds located one
mile north of Dew Drop Inn. An exciting game is promised and everyone
is invited to come. Game called a,*
two-thirty o'clock.
NOTICE
A meeting will be held at the Court
House in Harrison'on August 3rd ac
two o'clock p. m., in tbe matter of the
county taking over me Township
roads. State officials will be here
and the public is invited to attend this
meeting.
Clare County Road Commission
►   By Wm. A. /Henderson, Clerk.
The following mention was clipped
from the Lansing State Journal and
gives the sad story of the deaths of
the three only brothers of Mrs.-
Jqseph Orth, of Vernon township. She
was enroute to the home of Fred
Kramp when the telegram'was received of the tragic deaths of Jobn and
Edward Kramp:
John Kramp, 58, and his brother,
Edward, 53, .farmers living in ShiaAvas-
see township, were instantly killed
four miles south of Dakhill cemetery
near Owosso- Wednesday evening
when the automobile in which they
were riding struck a road grader.
They were returning home after coming completing funerai arrangements
for the burial of a ths.-c: brother, Fred,
who died in Memorial 'hospital Wednesday morning following an opera
tion.
Two Seriously  Injured
Two other persons who were ridding in the car with Jonn a,nd Edward
Kramp were seriously injured in the.
accident. They are Cleyo Van Ever
35, of Owosso, and his mother, Mrs.
Etta Van Ever, 56, wlio had been
keeping house for John Kramp and
his aged invalid mother.
Mr. Van Ever was driving the automobile at the time of the accident.
His mother said at the hospital that
another car passed them at a high
rate "of speed and a cloud of dust on
the gravel road obscured their view
just before they crashed into a road)
grader, George Stanton was operating
the grader, and was uninjured, although the grader was forced into the
ditch. Mr. Stanton's wife is a cousin
of John and Edward Kramp*.
Triple Rites planned    e
The four people had completed funeral arrangements for Fred Kramp
with an Owosso undertaker and had
gone to Oakhill cemetery to make
burial arrangements. They left the
cemetery and were on their way home
\vhen the fatal accident occurred.
It is Considered probable that triple
fiineral services .will Be held for the
three Kramp brothers, although arrangements have not been definitely,
made.
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS
P. M. ATHLETIC PICNIC
Employees From  All  Parts of
State Spend Pleasant Day at
Wilson State Park
(Harrison Correspondeht)
The Pere Mamuette Athletic Club
picnic was a special feature Sunday
at the Wilson State park, about 2000
employees being in attendance. Mr.
Badger of Saginaw was chairman of
the Sports. Cars came from all of
the points on the Saginaw, Ludington and Grand Rapius Division.
The pavilion was reserved for them
for the day and a special parking
place roped off so the guests mignt
be together. Baskets were filled to
over-flowing and diners were group
ed over the space for from two tq
three hours.
Immediately following Sports were
enjoyed. A penny g*rab for the young
sters six and under, Mr. Badger
scattered pennies in the sand, an a
lively scramble ensued. The water
sports was then participated in by
all who wished to enter. Fancy diving
was won by Robert Campbell ot
Ionia. Twenty rod dash by B: Comer
of Clare. Front dive by C. Roschell ot
Clare, the boat race by Geo, Grover.
of Clare, 20 yard dash, Robt. Campbell, \
A ball game added to the pleasures
of the day, between the depot agents
and the section men.
The children were very busy on the
slides, teeters, and -the swings, while
old and* young put in extra time in
the lake bathing.
Harrison citizens enjoy having the
P. M. employees visit our park, and
extend to them an invitation to comb
often.
Besides the guests there were over
1000 visitors at the park during the
day. Harry Simpson, Supt,, d"f concessions, had ten life guards on the
lookout all day and no accident occurred to mar the merriment.
CLARE COUNTY IMAS0NS
TO SET ASIDE AUGUST
SIXTEENTH FOR PICNIC
Committees representing the lodges
of Clare, Harrison and Farwell, P. A.
A. M., have decided on August 16th as
the "Get-to-gether" date at Wilson
State Park at Harrison.
Under Jesse Hampton, Master of
John Q, Look lodge, elected com-,
mander in chief of the day, the appointed committees are formulating
plans for races, and various contests,
a full list of which will appear in next
week issue of the Sentinel as well as
on the hand bills that are being passed about.
Everybody is invited to bring along
a basket lunch after wnich the Grand
'Master of F. A. A. M, State of Michigan, will give a short address.
Watch for bills also next week's
Sentinel, and tell your neighbor to set
aside Sunday, August 16th as the day
to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere
around Budd Lake and the contests
being arranged for the ladies and
children.
PROMINENT VERNON
ARMER DEPARTS
HIS LIFE TUESDAY
Funeral of Ephriam Brooks
Held From Home in Vernon Township Thursday
Afternoon
Last Tuesday marked the passing
of one of Vernon township pioneers
and beloved citizens in the person of
'Ephraim Brooks, following a stroke
which he suffered on-^uiy 11th.
Ephriam Broojts was born in Middlesex county, Ontario, August 24th(
1852, and departed tins life July 28th.
1931, at the age of 78 years, II
months and 4 days.
He mas united in marriage to
Hannah Arrand in February, 1882. To
this union waB born one son, Rupert.
Hannah Arrand Brooks departed this
life May 15, 1883. In September.,,.,1883..
Mr. Brodks came to Michigan purchasing the farm in Vernon township,
Isabella county, on which he resided
until his d&Uh.
6n April H, 1886, be was married
to Mary Jane Squires, of Lobo township, Ont,. To this union were born
three children, Anna May, Richard
and Mary Belle, all of whom are living and were-present at his death.
Besides his interest in his farm Mr.
Brooks devoted much of his time in
the service of the people of his towr,
ship in the capacity of supervisor and
clerk for many terms. Also for many
years as an officer in the public
school and served as a director of his
county Fire Insurance Co., being
President of the same during the past
five years. He was a loving husband,
a devoted father and a kind neighbor.
Besides his faithful wife, he leaves
to mourn their loss, two-soiis, and two
daughters, Rupert, of Marion; Richard, at home; Mrs. Anna May Acker
man and Mrs. Mary Belle Marshall,
both of "Vernon, together with two
brothers and one sister living in Canada, fifteen grandchildren and a host
of neighbors and friends.
The funeral was held from the
home Thursday afternoon, Rev, H. B
Johnson, of Oxford, officiating and interment made in Cherry Grove eeme
tery.
It is £0 natural that we fall asleep
Like tired children when the day
is done, •
That I would question why the living weep
When death has kissed 'the loving
lips of one.
We do not sigh when evenings done
The purple shatlows and the grey of
night
Because we know the morning lies
beyond,
And we must wait a little while, for
light.
. ICE CREAM SPECIAL
On another "page of this issue, Swift
& Co, carry an advertisement to
which a coupon is attached, which
gives the people of this community a
splendid opportunity to try their ice
cream—two pints for the price of one.
Swift's ice- cream is handled in
Clare by Fred Morgan and E. A. Holmes, and in Farwell by Otis Parker. -
MOTHER BADLY BURNED
IN ATTEMPT TO RESCUE
AS FLAMES SWEEP HOME
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POSTAL W0RKEKS TO
PICNIC AT BASS LAKE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
The ciate of the annual Postal
Workers picnic has been definitely
set for Sunday, August 16th, and thf
place is the same as last year, at Bass
Lake. Bass Lake is situated near
Vestaburg on M46 and is an ideal
spot for such an event. Last year
the inclement weather hindered many
from attending but It is hoped that
with advance of the date that a pleas
ant day will result.
The picnic is for every postal worker and his family. This means that
the rural carrier, the clerk, whether
in the classified service or not, the
city carrier, the supervisory officer as
well as the postmaster and any onp
else connected with the postal ser
vice is urged and expected to attend.
At the business session problems are
discussed and ideas exchanged and
the various branches of the servic?
come to know each other better anci
the postal service is bettered because
of better cooperation. Thus the day
becomes one of profit as well as pleasure.
There will be games for children, a
ball game between two office forces,
and swimming events besides the regular program, and, of course, there
will be eats.
Boats, bathing, roller coaster and a
fine dancing pavilion make Bass lake
an ideal spot for the event.      Don't
forget the time
bring the family.
Russel and  Donald  Capen
Lose Lives Sunday Night
When Flames Gut Off
Escape
Large Crowd of Friends Attend
Last Rites Held From Methodist Church..Tuesday
Afternoon
The greatest tradegy yet to happen
in Clare occurred last Sunday evening when fire destroyed the home oi
Mr. aud Mrs. Bert Capen and took .the
lives of their two-sons, Russell, 13,
and Donald 11'.
. The happy- family -had retired about
9:30 o'clock' in the evening in the
best of spirits and about 10:15 Mr,
and Mrs, Capen were awakened by
the presence of smoke in their bedroom, only to find the rear ot tho
home ablaze. >'
Vaughn Lewis, a son of Mrs. Capen,
who was on his way hoine at the
time stopped to visit with a neighbor
across the street aud noticed the
blaze at tlie same time. Mr. Capen
rescued the two smaller children from
a bed in the front of the house, while
Vaughn and his mother rushed up
stairs to g^t Ruosell and Donald. He* a
they found the rooms filled with stifling smoke.. Both hoys answered to
their mother's call, but were so sound
TOWNSHIP ROAD
RELIEF FUND TO
BE EXPLAINED
asleep or    partially   overcome,   that
they did  not realize    their    danger,
and the place and Vaughn, in    his    attempt to    secure
| fresh air from a rear window, stum
bled against a stove pipe which came
through the floor in the center of the
room, lost his balance and fell  back;
down the stairs.    He made two    attempts to  ascend  the  stair, only to>
be driven back by tne impregnable
smoke.   Being defeated he ran to the*
outside to try entering the two from
windows,  but  this  had  been accom*
Representative of Michigan State j pushed by E. E. schofield, of Ypsi*
College to Meet With Road
Commissioners August 3rd
That a better understanding ma:
he had of what is known as the Township *Roa*d Relief Fund, a representative of the Michigan State College
will meet with the County Road Commissioners at the Court House in
Harrison on Monday, August 3rd, at
2:00 p. m.
All township officers and taxpayers
are not only invited, but urged to attend this meeting.
Board  Co. Road  Commisioners
INCREASED LIMITS FOR FOURTH
CLASS OR PARECL POST MAIL
.Effective August 1, 1931, the weight
limit on parcel post will be increased
to'70 pounds to all zones. The stae
limit will be increased to 100 inches
length and girth combined with .%
minimum weight of ten pounds foi'
packages measuring more than 84
inches.
Use   Parcel   Post   Quick,   Safe,   Cheap
Reaches every post office and rural
route in the United States and its
possessions.
Special handling or special deliv-
very. and insurance or C. O. D. services available on payment of small
charge in addition to regular postage.
For convenience and to help business, use Postal Service.
AT THE IDEAL THEATRE
Where its Always Cool
Sat,, 1st—The Bat   Whispers—Star
Cast." Spine  tickling, adventure in a
house of mystery.
Sun.,  Mon,,   2-3—The  Millionaire—
Geo. Arliss—clean cut comedy—of an
lanti, who was visiting at the horn*
of his wife's mother, airs. Bell©
Green, and attracted to the place bjf
the blaze. To Mr. Schofield must'bo
given the credit of saving) Mrs. Cap"
en's life. He "skinned" up the side
of the building over the window
frames and in his first attempt managed to break the window, losing hi»
balance he fell to the ground. In hi«
second attempt he managed io get
ahold of the frame/but the smoke and
heat would not let him enter. Nevertheless he struggled until he reached
in and touched the body lying on tho
floor, pulling it to the window and
lifted it out, but the (weight was to»
great and both fell to" the ground.
Mrs. Capen had apparently worked
with the two boys until she had got* ■
ten them t'6 the front room and then
fell in a semi-conscious condition
to the floor badly trarned about tha
arms and chest. She was taken ta
the home of Mr,'' and Mrs. Bnicei
Gibbs, where she was revived and
treated for her injuries.
The firemen were on the job- in
record'time and fought desperately to
place the fire under control, but thd
building seemed to go with a -nasi*
■and the five was in all parts. M. A.
Doherty was the first fireman to enter
the upstairs. He found one of tha
boys with his head under a rug, while
the other had partially crawled under the bed. The bodies were remov.
ed to Thurston Funeral home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at the M. E. church at two
.o'clock, Rev, Hurd officiated. Owing
to her serious condition, Mrs. Capett
was unable to attend.
Thirty Saginaw Boy Scouts from
camp Rotary, seven miles north ol
the city, escorted the bodies, whilo,
the Clare troop, of which the brothers were members, "acted as.pallbearers. Camp Director, B. P. Price, of _
Sagtaaw, took charge of the  Scouts "
automobile -manufacturer, who was at the cemetery' where twelve mem->
forced to retire, because of ill health.' bers each dropped a sprig of ever*
He goes to California surrounded with' green on the caskets as they repeat'
NOTICE
The Ruth Belle Beauty Shoppe will
be closed for two weeks, beginning
August 2nd and until the 16th- incliiR
lve.
pills and people vwho worry about his
health'—Buys a gasoline station under
an. assumed name—has a young part
ed the Scout law*
Win. Presser/buglar of Troop No. 2,
at Camp Rotary, sounded the taps iis
ner,—finally wins back his* health and  the distance as the caskets were low;
has a hand in the love affairs of tiia ered.
family and defeats his arch enemy
in business.
Tues., Wed. 4-5—Sit Tight— Win-
nie Lightner—Doctor Winnies tonic
Will tickle you. So why not laugh a
bit^-10c 20c, 30c.
Watch for—Front Page—Sun., Moh,
7-8—the picture Detroit talked about.
Dance at Coleman every Wednes
day" night. New music, good time.—
adv, 40t2
Much credit is due Mr, and Mrs.
A. B. Gibbs/ who have opened their'
home for the*'care or the injured
mother, and with the greatest
patience and sympathy, have beeu
constant in their attendance and
ministration of mercy.
A committee of the Clare Study
Club with Mrs. Hurd as chairman ar«,
leading the community in establishing a home for them in Mrs. Tealo,»
house on east Seventh street.    x