1931-08-21; Clare Sentinel

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THI QWVRE SENTINEL
Official  Paper  of
Glare and Clare County
Established 1878
GMRB MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING,, AUGUST 21, 1931
New Series, Vol, 39, No, 44
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DELIGHTFUL DAY
ADDS TO SUCCESS
OF MASON PICNIC
Scores Throughout County-
Meet At Wilson State
Park Sunday
Altfio the cloudy appearance of the
■early morning hours of Sunday, August 16th, bid fair for a disappointment to the hundreds of Masons and
others who had laid then' plans to
attend the county picnic on that date,
at the Wilson State Park, yet the
.clouds passed away, Old Sol presented Himself and by ten o'clock car after car   loaded   with   happy   partic-
■ ipants begin to arrive on the scene.
'    At 12; 00 o'clock sharp, the  tables
of the pavilion were packed with
good things to eat from the well filled
"baskets brought along for an enjoy
able repast, and Masons, their families and friends sat down to partake
of refreshments before entering the
sports planned for the occasion.
Good digestion waits upon good appetites when sustained by good musiq
and between selections by the Clave
High School    band and    the    Butts
* orchestra,, of Harrison, under the cli
■ rection of Mr. Geo. Boyd and Mr.
Chas. Butts, respectively; the hearts
• of the diners were made merry as
they stowed away nourishment for
the rest of the day. It was rumored
that Alex McKinnon and Blmer Clute
ate at least four times tbe amount
good for one's welfare.
Immediately  following   the    dinner
Asa    Aldrich    our    County      Schoo1
Com'r, very ably extended an address
of welcome to the crowd and received
9 a very liberal ovation for his praise
•   of the organization present.
Short talks by Jesse Hampton, W.
M., John Q. Look Lodge No. 404,
Clare, Lewis Anderson Rt Wor. Dep.
Gr. Master F, & A. M., State of Michigan, Dr. A. Watt Johnstone, of Cad'
iliac, and Rt. Wor. Gr. Marshall Park
er were greatly enjoyed by the listeners, and many of the happy
thoughts conveyed brought a hand
for the speaker.
At 1:30 sharp a line of march was
formed, headed by banners representing the three Masonic lodges of
the eounty, and led by the Clare High
School band, several hundred people
paraded to the Fair grounds, the
scene of the advertised sports. Dozens of men, women, and children entered these events and thus gave the
picnic the appearance of a regular
field meet. Prizes were won as follows:
Foot race, boys uncer 12,    1st    H.
Bruce; 2nd, Robt Kleinhardt..
... Foot race, girls under 12, 1st Phyllis
'Sherwood; 2nd. Kathleen Bogan; 3rd.
Betty Hampton.
Foot   race, men's   free-for-all,   1st,
Jack Morgan; 2nd, JesSe Hampton.
.-. Foot  race,   ladies   free-for-all,   1st,
Coral   Dannenberger;    2nd,    Barbara
Hodson.
Ladies ball throwing contest, 1st,
Coral Dannenberger; 2nd, Gladys
Hemstreet.
Ladies nail driving contest, 1st
Charlotte Dannenberger; 2nd Mrs.
Clair Stanley.
Sack race,'boys under 18, 1st Clarence Embrey; 2nd Bob Bogan.
Men's standing broad jump—Norris
Asline.
The feature of the day was the two
soft ball games played by, Masons of
the three lodges of ,the county. Clare
A. and Harrison, first vied for honors;
^'! then member?, of Clare lodge, winners of the first game entered the
contest with representatives of the
Farwell lodge for the beautiful silver
cup. Five innings were -played as
agreed upon, at which time the score
Stood 6 to 5 favor of Farwell, but
due to one score for the . FarWeli
team being gained thru an oversight
of the umpire Russell Koch, the game
Was deemed a tie an'd the cup held
Over for a like/ event in 1932. This
was done after much discussion by
Geo. Sherwood, other member of
sports committee, Ed. Woods,
county sheriff, Stanley Masten, who
wore out a perfectly good arm while
pitching and Ed. Axford, who fell
over an acacia while chasing the ball
in center field, receiving an injured
eye.
• Ice cream, lemonade and orangeade
were served from the beautiful
bowery stand built by the members
of John Carton lodge, and the writer
has had hundreds of affidavits, and
compliments relative to the quality of
these refreshments. They were
made from a combination of recipes
furnished by John Nelson and Harve
Dawson, and stirred by the Strong
right arm of Frank Hochstetier.
It was unanimously agreed by the
members of each lodge to set aside
-■ day each year for a similar eveiu
and it is an established fact that
,v, those Who did not attend, failed to be
present at one,of the most enjoyable
f^ occasions of the year.
Pub. Com.
COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS ATTEND ROAD MEETING
AT BAYtlTY LAST WEEK
John Asline, of- Clare, 0. C. Somerville, of Lake and Jos. Ladd, of
Harrison, Clare county Road Commissioners, attended a special meeting of the Northern Michigan' Road
Association held at Bay City last
week Wednesday and Thursday, at
which State Highway Commissioner,
Grover C. Dillman, was present and
addressed the gathering.
Mr. Dillman in explaining the new
township road law, impressed upon
the commissioners ot ,the eighteen
counties of the association that all
work done under this law must be
under tlie supervision of the State
Highway Department and approved
by same.
MUCH INTEREST
BEING MANIFESTED
IN RUSSELL WELL
Wood Well Now Reported
to Be Flowing 1,000 Barrels Every   Eight
Hour Shift
Interest in oil field developments
turned this week to the Russell well
No 1 located about' 600 feet north
of the Wood No. 1, three miles soutn
of Clare, which was brought in last
week as the largest well in Michigan.
Drillers Wednesday morning had
reached the Dundee of the Russell
well and by night had drilled in about
twelve feet with no indications ot
oil. A pocket of water was struck,
but was not of tlie brine nature, although a sample was sent to the Midland Chemist for analysis. Thursday
drilling continued and a- thorough
check was made of all formations.
The well was down 3783 1-2 feet at
2:00 o'clock, and at five at a depth
four feet lower oil was struck, accompanied by a two million gas flow.
The flowage is claimed to be at the
rate of 2500 barrels every twenty-four
hours.
Only the low price of crude oil is
preventing a boom in the south Clare
field in the opinion of many operators. Five new locations is said to
have been declared since the bringing,
in of the Wood well. Although most
wells depreciate in production after
the first twenty-four hours, the Wood,
which was brought in at 2500 barrels
is now claimed by good authority to
be producing 1000 barrels every eight,
hours.
Hundreds of people visit this oi)
field every day and the interest therein is becoming more tense each day.
MRS. WM. KANAAR
DIES AS RESULT OF
STROKE TUESDAY
Funeral Held on Saturday Afternoon From Brown Corner
Church
Mrs. William Kanarr suffered a
stroke of paralysis Tuesday aud passed from this realm of life about
twelve o'clock Wednesday.
Funeral services are announced for
Saturday afternoon from the Brown.
Corner church at two o'clock. Rev.
Frank N. Bates will conduct the services.
Further mention of this esteemed
Arthur township lady will be made
in The Sentinel next week.
NAME IS CHOSEN
FOR CLARE COUNTY'S
NEW GOLF COURSE
The committee chosen to select the
name for the new golf course being
built by Wm. Bowler, four and one-
half miles north of Clare, met at the
Theo. G. Bowler law office Tuesday
evening for that purpose.
Eighty-seven names had been registered many of which were so suggestive and appropriate to the place,
that the selection proved to be difficult.
Each meniber went over the list
several times before a decision was
made on NO. 13 -which suggested
"Twin Elms Golf Course," the originator of which proved to be Mrs.
Annabelle Hampton. The second
choice was No. 51 "The W. E. B.."
which was tendered by Omar Hall.
The new name will also be followed
by "of Olare County" Jn all advertising.
Mrs. Hampton will receive a one
year's membership card as first prize
while Mr, Hall will receive one for
\ sixty day period.
TORCH MURDERERS
PASS THROUGH CLARE
THURSDAYJMQRNING
Eight State Police and Three
Prisoners Take Breakfast
Here On Way to Marquette
No little excitement prevailed on
the main street of this city early
Thursday morning when it became
known that the notorious torch slayers were in the city being transferred
by eight state police to the Marquette
prison.
This trio has attracted the inter-
est and disgust of the people of Michigan since they killed and burned the
bodies of two youth and their girl
friends near Milan last week.
The party apparently had left the
Jackson prison, where they had been
kept since their confessions, and
stopped in Clare for breakfast.
Fred Smith and the negro, David j
Blackstone, were, handcuffed together j
in one of the police autos and were
unconcerned as to their situation ancc
appeared jSlly in their conversation
to each other, while Frank Oliver in
another car was sullen and seemed
dazed,
A large crowd was soon on hand
and many were the suggestions advanced of how they should be punish
ed 'for the horrible crime they com
mitted.
RESOLUTION OF
CONDOLENCE
Whereas it has pleased Al*
mighty God in His* infinite wls<
dom to remove from our midst one
beloved and respected Brotor, S.
C, Kirkbride. :       "
Now Therefpr, be; it Resolved,
by the officers and members of
John Q. Look Lodge No. 404, F. '&
A, M., realizing the Great loss to
their .Lodge and entire Masonic
Fraternity, that the alter be draped for a period of thirty days.
Be It Further Resolved that wo
extend our sympathy to the
bereaved family; a copy of these
resolutions be printed iu the Clare
Sentinel; a copy sent to the
bereaved family and a copy spread
on the minutes of the next regular meeting.
John Q. Look Lodge No. 404 F
& A. M. by committee.
John Morden.
N. L. Tibbils
E, A.  Throop.
"Jesse Hampton, W.'M.
PROGRAM COMPLETED FOR CELEBRATION
AT RANDALL SCHOOL
Past and Present Residents,
Students and Teachers of
School Invited to Attend
Event August 29th
In last weeKS ecnclon of the Sentinel an article appeared explaining a
celebration to be held at the Randall
bchool and since that time the
management has ascertained more of
tne particulars of the celebration and
are cordially inviting the past and
present residents, students and teachers of the Randall School district to
attend this celebration to be held Saturday,. August 29th, at the Randall
school grounds in Grant township
Clare county.
The program of the day will be
substantially as follows: Starting at
approximately 10:00 in the forenoon,
(here will be a flag raising and community spng followed by races, contests, including'a pie-eating contest,
tug of war and other sports as the
committee shall see fit, There will also be an exhibition of riding a bucking bronco.
At 12:00 there will be a picnic diri-
ner for which the grounds are now'
being prepared and at which time the
district will serve roasted ox sandwiches  to all persons  there.
The afternoon's program will consist of speeches, music, and entertainment in approximately the follow*
ing order:
Attorney Theo. G. 'Bowler will act
as master of ceremonies.
Selection by Jake Colmus' old time
orchestra. ,
Piano solo by Mildred Krell.
Address ,%of welcome by Attorney
Ellis J. Bowler of Durand.
Selection by quartette, consisting
of Mrs. Pfetch, Mrs. Rank, Mr. Bad-
lot' and Mr. Krell.
History of the school by W. E.
Bowler.
Violin solo by Donovan Mott, of
•Pontiac.
Flute, violin and1 piano selection
by Adolph Krell and his son and
daughter of Saginaw.
Principal address by George White
of Clare.
Cowboy song by Earl Gilmore.
•Violin duet by Elizabeth and Maxine Krell.
German song by Mr. and Mrs. Leis,
Chris  Krell and  Miss  Pauline  Krell,
Selection on saw by Mr. Pfetch
accompanied by his mother.
Presentation of the Standard Plate
by Asa Aldrich, Clare* County Commissioner of Schools.
Piaho solo by Mrs. George Pfetch,
Song, America.
After which the entertainment of
the celebration will be closed.
The committee. feels that they are
very fortunate in obtaining these
people to take part in the program
and especially feels -fortunate that
they are able to" have Mr. .George
White to give the principal address
as he is known throughout Michigan
as being; one of the best speakers and
of possessing the knowledge of giving an appreciative speech for an occasion such as this.
MEMBERS OF THE
ROBINETT CLAN
GATHEREDSUNDAY
One Hundred Fifty Partake
*   of Chicken Dipner At-
Alwoods Grove
FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL
FAIR AT COUNTY
SEAT SEPTJ6-19TH
Neat Premium Lists Distributed in County This
Week
The 17th annual Robinett reunion
was held in Alwoods grove on Sunday, August 16, with one hundred
fifty present. The day was ideal for
the occasion, and added much to the
pleasure each one seemed to share
in meeting .with the relatives, some
of whom had come from a distance,
to meet with those of this place. A
bounteous chicken dinner and every
good thing to go with is, was spread
on the tables which are one hundred
feet in length and set beneath the
maple trees was a very pretty scene.
After all did justice to the bountiful
dinner, the President called the meet
ing to order. The Secretary's report
was read and approved and the elec
tion of officers took place, the same
being, retained   another year.
There was five deaths in the family
in the last year, Mrs. Virgil Robinett,
of Hamilton, Ind., Mrs. Hiram Satis-
son, of Clare; Mrs. Grant Heller, of
Metz, ind.; Mrs. Vernice Robinett, of
Hamilton, Ind.; and little Lavern
Marie Davis, of Clare.. There was
four marriages, Gertrude Coats and
Paul Kemp, of Pontiac; Marie Kauf
man and Simon Miller, of Ohio; Alma Barber and Bennie Parker, o'
Flint; Gretcllen Coats and Wm.
Gruno, of Clare; and three added to
the family by birth. Gale Robinett
little son of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinett, of Chesaning; James Norman
Allen, little son of Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Allen, of Coleman, and Carl-
sue Walters, little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Ardon Walters, of Clare.
Relatives from a distance were:
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Hood and children,
of Mt. Morris; Hiram Flegel, and
Mrs. Vera Phinnisey, of Bronson;
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Shook and sons,
and Mr. Sam McDonald, of Montgomery; Mr. and Mrs. Mervilla Robinett,
sons and granddaughters, Arlene and
Lorraine, of Hamilton, Ind.; Mr. and
Mrs. Blain Flegel, Ann Arbor; Mr.-
and Mrs. Amos Wilson and son, of
Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Newman
and son, of Lansing; Sheldon Forrester, of Angola, Ind,; Mr. and Mrs.
Menzo Robinett and daughter, Eunice
and sons, Arthur and Emerson, of,
Ypsilanti, and Mellie Kogan of Angola, Ind. Hiram Flegel was the oldest member present, and Gale Robinett age six weeks the youngest.
Arelen and Lorraine Robinett, of
Hamilton, each gave, a recitation
which gave the little tots much
credit also Norma Fisher, of Clare
sang a song which was enjoyed' bjj
all. The afternoon passed only to
soon and time for good-byes to be
said,. ' All returned to their different
homes hoping' to meet another year.
Mrs. J. C. Newman, Sec.
Copies of the forty-fifth annual fair
premium lists were mailed to patrons throughout the county Monday
morning from the Clare post office.
This twenty-eight page book was just
completed at the*Sentinel office and
neatly represents the leading business places in Clare, Farwell, and
Harrison, and also several of the busy
country stores. Each ad should be
read carefully as many new items are
being displayed by ithe advertisers
Who in this way help to make the.
Clare County Fair a success.
The officers who put their best
efforts into this program are deserv-
ingsof the county's Avholehearted support, not only in attendance at the
fair but each true supporter of the
county should bring his best in livestock, poultry and farm crops and exhibit, the product of your .shop, home
or store, in the display halls.
The program for the three days,
September 16th to 19th, include
horse races, ball games, horaeshoe
pitching, team pulling contests, band
music, and the many attractions accompanying these fall attractions.
The schools of the eounty will have
ja booth for their exhibits and liberal
i prizes will be awarded.     These   ex-
Ihibits are exempt from paying entry
fee'.    School day will be Friday, September 18th.
REi H. B\ JOHNSON ATTENDS TO EXTRA DUTIES
IN SPITE 0F ILLNESS
When, Rev. H, B, Johnson, of Oxford, decided to undergo a throat
operation last week Tuesday, he supposed that everything had been arranged so that he would have plenty
of time free from extra duties to recover his strength and voice.
Circumstances and conditions
changed all this and he came to Clare
for the funeral of S. C. Kirkbride
Saturday, took care of his service of
worship Sunday and officiated at a
funeral at Oxford that afternoon,
He performed a wedding ceremony
at Oxford Monday noon and he and
Mrs. Johnson were guests at the dinner which followed the ceremony. He
officiated at the funeral services ol
Mrs. S. P, Poole, of; Mackinac Island,
at Ann Arbor Tuesday afternoon.
However, this is just an ordinary
page from the calendar of events in
the life of this busy and popular
clergyman.
C. G. ML DISTRICT
ASSOCIATION MEETS
IN MIDLAND THURSDAY
The Clare, Gladwin and Midland
District Association meets Thursday,
August 27th at Midland. The afternoon session is at two o'clock and the
evening Session at eight o'clock.
Clare chapter will be represented by
Mrs, A, H. Horton as secretary, Mrs.
M. D. Feighner as Ruth, Mrs. Anna-
bella Hampton, organist, and Mrs, Ah
bert Dawe as chaplain.
Between the two sessions the visitors ' will be entertained by a trip to
the Dow Gardens.
Those wishing transportation call
Mr. M. R, Howlett or Worthy Matron,
Gladys Hampton.
CLARE YOUNG MAN
TAKES BRIDE IN
ILLINOISJUESDAY
Ceremony   Uniting  Norris
Asline and Miss Marion
Hotaling. Performed At
Onargo, Illinois '
Tuesday, at the home of tbe bride's
parents at Onargo, III., occurred the
marriage of Norris Asline, son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Asline, ot this
city to Miss Marion Hotaling.
The newly married; couple will
spend their honeymoon at the Dr.
Jones' cottage in the Upper Peninsula and in Canada, after which the
groom will return to the Northwestern Medical University at Chicago
Where he will complete his studies as
a physician during the next year.
The bride has visited this city upon
several occasions and during her
brief stays made many acquaintances,
while Clare is exceptionally proud of
"Norris" as he is ambitious and determined to attain a mark In life. His;
entire life has been spent in Clare
and the community south and upon
completing the studies offered in our
high school he has advanced until he
completes his medical course in one
year. Last year he spent the summer at Oakland county Y. M. C. A<
camp at Hale, as medical assistant
and this summer he worked under
Dr. Joues at the Samaritan" hospital,
.Bay City.
Mr. and Mrs. Johu Asline and Mr.
and Mrs. S. M. Callihan left Monday
to be present at the service, returning
Wednesday.
METHODIST BUSINESS
SESSION SUNDAY
CLOSES CHURCH YEAR
Pastor and Wife  Asked  to
Return After Completing
Fourth Year in Field
NATURAL GAS TURNED
INTO CLARE WEDNESDAY
Natural gas was turned into the
Michigan Gas Corporations system
of Clare Wednesday shortly afternoon, marking the first commercial
outlet of the Clare field, the new pro
duct being furnished from a Vernon
well.
The cut over/to natural gas in this
city will be handled on a zone system as previously announced for Mt.
Pleasant. Appliances for the use of.
the new product are being changed
now by a crew of about 18 men.
Clare, at. least for the present, will
be served on the same rate as that
under the old system of artificial gas,
although* Will benefit considerably as
the natural product has about twice
the heat value,
EVANGELIST TATMAN HAS
RETURNED FROM OHIO
Rev. M- R- Tatman, who has been
holding a very successful evangelistic
Campaign in Ohio, for the past four
weeks preaching to hundreds .sightly,
has returned home and will apeak in
the Dover Gospel Tabernacle, next
Sunday night. Special song service
also will be rendered.
Come and bring a friend.
*The business conference or the
Clare Methodist Church, which closes
the church year, was held at the par-
sonage last Sunday afternoon. Mr,
and Mrs. Hard had invited the officiary of the church for a social hour,
as well0as business, and there was a.
large attendance. The host presided
for the social features, and the District Superintendent, Rev. J. C. De-
Vinney, for the business. Reports
were given representing tlie work of
the pastor, and of the various so
cieties and qther lines of church
work. The District Superintendent
declared the fourth year of this pas
torate to be the most successful of
the four, and a message from the
Bishop's Secretary, announcing this
pastorate to be "outstanding", in the
matter of results for the Kingdom ot
God", with sincere congratulations to
Mr. and Mrs. Hurd. The Conference
unanimously voted confidence and appreciation for the work of the pastor
and his .wife, and a sincere invitation
to return for another year.
The reports showed increase in attendance at the regular services, and
a marked increase in Sunday. School,
while the most outstanding increase
had been in the Young People's work.,
being this year the best in many
years, and among the best in the
Conference. The largest amount ot
money, regular attendance, and number attending the Institute. The pastor reported 606 pastorial calls, with
6019 miles driven in church work, the
Aid.Societies raised $640. Twenty-five
new members received, with nine
baptisms. In the four years, forty
six new members, thirty-five, adults,
of this number coming in through the
personal work of the pastor. Mr. Hurd
announced that, for reason of health,
he should be compelled to Jiave z
work'less heavy, and that he had so
reported to  the authorities.
Mrs. Hurd "served cakes and ice
cream, and the affair closed with a
delightful social hour.
CITY OF CLARE TO
BE SERVED BY NEW
FIRE TRUCK SOON
City Council Orders Equipment
Monday   Evening to  Take '
Place of Worn Out Rural
Truck
At the regular meeting of the City
Council Monday night the subject of
a new fire truck to-serve the city was
brought up and discussed.
Albert Haley, chief, Willard BiCk
nell and Jas. Clute, constituted a committee from the department and were
on hand with figures ' and plans
whereby the new truck could be
equipped with part of the present
equipment, thereby saving the city
many dollars.
The new truck, as ordered, will be
Model A Ford 1 1-2 ton of the new
series from the I. E. Hampton agency
and Will have a running speed oil
fifty-five miles per hour.
It will be equipped with a new
pumper. The pumper on the rural
truck will be transferred to the present city truck and .other important
changes made.
The new truck will also be used
for rural fires.
EXTRA good Bread Flour B9c sack
at Crystal Bakery,—Special tor Saturday. - 18tf.
FUNERAL SERVICES
HELD SATURDAY
FORS. CjaRKBRlDE
Large Group of Masons Attend Rites and Officiate
At Grave
I -,     -,r,u
Life's Work Accomplished As
Finishing Touch Was Made
At New Post Office
Samuel C. KlrKbriae was born at
.Philadelphia, Jefferson, county, New
York, May 20, 1858, and lived in that
vicinity during his boyhood and
young manhood days. When quite
young he engaged in the general
merchantile business and gained
valuable training and experience both
as a manager and owner.
He was married fifty years ago to
Miss Nellie Comstock, who resided in
the town of his birth, and soon after
the marriage, they came to Michigan,
to make their future home, arriving
in Clare, forty-six years ago. Mrs.
Kirkbride departed this ljfe February 1S„ 1924 and since that time,
Mr. Kirkbrkle's sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Waite ot
Minneapolis, have resided here with
him.
On coming to Clare, Mr. ivirkbride
engaged in the general merchandising business and various other commercial activities until 1889, when he
was appointed postmaster by President Harrison. He has filled that
position ever since except during the
administrations of Presidents Cleveland and Wilson. He held the record
of appointments to postmastership in
the state of Michigan, having been,
named eight tines. So satisfactorily
had Mr. KIrlrbride conducted the affairs of the office, that at no time has
there been any formidable opposition
to his appointment.
As a public servant, he was honest
and conscientious in his . wora and
painstaking in all of his duties. His
work extended far beyond the routine
executive duties of a postmaster and
the patrons of the office and routes
sought his advice and counsel in their
personal problems. He was always
willing to give freely of his time and
energies    to assist his fellowmen.
Mr. Kirkbride was the only surviving charter member of John Q. Look
lodge No. 404 Free and Accepted
Masons, and served as Worshipful
Master during the early days of the
lodge. He devoted considerable time
and study to the work and recently
gave the second degree lecture before
a class of young men who were being
initiated into the fraternity. Al
though he had learned this work
many years ago, he still had it word
perfect in its delivery. The largest
number of Masons ever assembled for
a Masonic burial service in Clare,
marche.d to Cherry Grove cemetery
where the services were conducted in
a very dignified and impressive manner by Worshipful Master Jess Hampton, assisted by Past Worshipful.
Master N. L. Tibbils and Wardens
Howlett and Leo Hampton and other
members of the lodge.
Mr. Kirkbride was a Republican
ind was ever true to the principles,
organization and candidates of his
party. He was a veteran of many a
hard fought political campaign and
loved to serve in any capacity in
which he might help his cause to win
honorably. He was a. firm believer in
organization and often surprised the
opponents who were making a great
hue and cry in publicity work' by
bringing in the votes to win through
the quiet and orderly work through
the leaders of his wards or townships.
In the early days of his business
and fraternal activities, Mr. Kirkbride formed a close friendship with
Hon. Dennis E. Alwarfi and had made
arrangements many years ago to
have "Denny" officiate at his funeral
services. For a number of years he
was conscious of the fact that the end
might come as it did, in a sudden
manner, when " Mr. Alward passed
away, he called his close friend, Rev.
H. B. Johnson, now of Oxford, into
his office, and together they talked
over the plans and arrangements ot
the service which Mr. Johnson conducted at the home, Saturday.
When S. C. Kirkbride came to
Clare, he brought his whole interest
here and throughout the forty-six
years of his residence in the city, he
has taken an active interest in all
things pertaining to the welfare ot
the community. The Red Cross,
community welfare work, securing
pensions for Civil War veterans, assistance to the American Legion, anything pertaining to the welfare of the
youth, giving of clothing, money and
food for the relief of the needy, without revealing the identity'of the giver, were some of the contributions he
made to his home town and county,
Mr. Kirkbride was possessed of a
rare gift of diplomacy and many   individual quarrels were  settled without publicity as he became the artrit*
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