1936-07-31; Clare Sentinel

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CLARE MICHIGAN, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 31, 1936
New Series .Vol. 44," No. 42
FATHERANDll
CONE
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Sheriff and Prosecuting A tty.
Build  Airtight  Case
Around Defendants
'Notice of
S^° Dividend
........ Payment
Tuesday afternoon in a special Circuit Court session at Harrison, Circuit Judge Ray Hart sentenced Alfred
Spencer .arid Alvin Spencer, father
and son,-, confessed murderers of
Oliver Campbell to • Marquette and
Jackson*prisons, respectively.
Mr. Campbell, a well knojwn Freeman Township farmer, was found
brutally murdered on the morning of,
Wednesday,: July Twenty-second on a
lonely road near his home. His body
a mass of bruises, was found propped
up in his own coupe and due to certain facts becoming known to, the officers the Spencers were suspected
and arrested.
Monday night Alvin Spencer informed the officials that he desired
to confess and at that time he made a
lengthy and detailed written state;
ment confessing the parts both played
in the diabolical scene.
On Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock
the defendants were arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Algernon S.
Young at Harrison. The charges being
read to them, both waived examination, after which Justice Young
hound both over to the Circuit Court
for trial and remanded them to the
custody of the Sheriff.
At half past three o'clock Judge
Hart opened the Circuit Court with
both defendants in person before him.
They stated that they were ready to
plead and the information was read
to them by the Prosecuting Attorney.
Both pled guilty to the Charge, Judge
Hart talked with theiri privately and
at the coriclusioh of his talk with
each he announced that he would accept the pleas given. He thereupon
ordered evidence to be taken in
order that he might determine the degree of guilt.
Dr. Fred C. Sanford, Coroner for
Clare County, was the first witness
called: He testified that he had the
Coroner's inquest; that the verdict
was that "Oliver Campbell on July
22, 1936, came to his death by injuries sustained by external blows inflicted by a person or persons un;
known", that Doctors Bur.ton J. Sanford and Cornelius B. Wood performed the autopsy in liis presence.
George Bate's, Clare County Sheriff,
testified that he was called to the
place f where the. body was located,
found it badly bruised and that large
quantifies of... blood had been spilled.
He described; the scene where the
body ;svas found and identified • Alfred Spencers right shoe.
Earl Sternaman,,.- photographer of
Clare,i.testified that he was called to
Freeman Township to take pictures
at tha. request of the Coroner, that he
took five, pictures of the scene where
the body ;was found and six picture^
of the. body at the. autopsy and that
he developed these pictures himself
He identified the eleven pictures
which were introduced as separate'
exhibits.     ,
Dr..- Cornelius B. Wood, Surgeon and
Physician of Clare, testified as to, his
professional education, stated that he
helped perform the autopsy and described, the condition of the bodyv
Among ,other things he said that there,
was a. laceration of the neck, that the
face .was an unrecognizable mass of
J\ flesh, that the lower jaw sagged, that
all bones of the face below the eyes,
were broken in some places with
compound fractures, that the throat
was fractured- and the vocal cords
were swollen; that the cause of death
was external violence producing multiple fractures, compound fractures of
the skull and face; he stated that a
great number of the injuries migh
have, caused the death; he stated
further that a fracture at the base of
the skull might have caused death,
that ■ another fracture of the skull
would have produced death in a shorty
time, that injuries to the face would
have caused death in a few minutes,
that an injury to the vertrebra was
sufficient to cause death. He described the various pictures admitted
as Exhibits and told what they represented. He stated that no part of
the body above the shoulder line was
not damaged except possibly a portion an the back of the head. He
* stated that some heavy, but soft instrument was used and that some injuries were inflicted by a shoe and
identified Alfred Spencer's shoe as
-. the instrument as he had' compared
the shoe 'With its nails to bruises on
the body and that they corresponded
'exactly.
Sheriff Bates was recalled and identified  the sjcenes taken by the photographer; '.he' also stated that Alvjn
Spencer had made a confession that
j£.% tho ,statenien,t,.taken. .was. freely .and
'' '"** voluntarily; made.       A ,   ., .,., \
Delia Clute, Stenographer   oi
A payment of five per cent will be
made to depositors of the Clare County Savings. Bank, as of August 1st.
You are requested to bring- or mail
your certificate to.the bank, get your
check and cash same, within the next
"thirty, days.
It is expected that the bank building will be eloped shortly after September 1st and the Receiver's Office
will be moved to The Farwell State
Savings ; Bank, Farwell, Michigan.
Allen R. Graham, Receiver.
Prosecuting Attorney, testified that
last Monday evening she wrote down,
Alvin Spencers statement in shorthand and'that she had then transcribed the statement. She read the complete statement and testified that it
was the same as read as when given.
;The statement comprised several
pages, described the plans made for
the murder, described the events,
leading up to the murder-and described how the guilty men had attempted
to cover up their crime.
Maynard Spencer, the twelve year
old son and brother of the defendants,
was questioned by the Court relative
to his admissibility as a witness. The
Court found him eligible and he waij
placed on the stand. He stated that
he had heard his father and brother
state that they were going to kill
Oliver Campbell and that he had
heard the plans of the killing; he also
described events at his home the
following morning and stated that his
father's hands were bloody.
Ray Howard, a merchant of Lake
.George, described two visits made to
his store on the evening of the murder; the first visit was made by Alvin
Spencer and Oliver Campbell between
six and seven o'clock and the last visit was made by Alvin Spencer alone
between nine and nine-thirty o'clock.
The People at this point rested and
Judge Hart gave the Defendants an
opportunity to speak.if they wished.
Alvin Spencer stated that he had
nothing to say but his father, evidently referring to the testimony of his
young son stated: "those are the
most damaging statements I have ever
heard told by my boy."
Judge Hart announced that he fixed
the crime as murder in the second
degree, and ordered the defendants
to stand that he might pass sentence.
He fixed Albert Spencer's punishment
at imprisonment for his natural life
in the northern prison at Marquette
and Alvin Spencer's punishment at
twenty-five years imprisonment in the
southern prison at Jackson. He stated that he was; convinced that .Alvin;
Spencer was merely a follower In this
matter and was induced to so act by
his father and for this reas»n he did
•hot sentence him to a. longer term.
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CLARE WOMAN MARRIED
IN SERVICE PERFORMED
AT BROTHER'S HOME
A very pretty wedding ceremony
took place- July 23 at the farm "home
of Perry Thompson, southwest of
Shepherd, when his sister Eola Hitchcock, of Clare, and James McDonel, of
Mt. Pleasant, were united in marriage
by Rev. Phillips of Shepherd.
"Neath the old pine tree which was
planted by her father when she was
a small child," their vows were spoken in the presence of many friends
and relatives.
Following the ceremony they returned to Clare where a bounteous
wedding supper was served at the
home of the bride's daughter, Mrs,
Helen Cleveland. Two beautiful wed:
ding cakes adorned the table to which
were seated forty-five guests.
After a month the happy couple
will be at the home to their friends on
a farm two miles south of Clare:
A miscellaneous shower was given
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bergey in
honor of the newly weds, Thursday
evening. Many beautiful and useful
gifts were received.. All joined together in wishing them a long, happy life.
LOCAL STANDARD
OIL DEALER WINS
OUSTANDING PRIZE
Harold A. Jones Honored as
Master Merchandiser of ..
Saginaw Division
Harold A. Jones, Standard Oil dealer, Sixth and McEwan Sts., Clare recently won a Silverware service
as one of six Master Merchandisers
of the Saginaw division of Standard
Oil Company of Indiana to demonstrate outstanding qualifications in
rendering service to the public in
June, Mr.^C. M. Monson, division manager announced.
Mr. Jones was honored as Master
Merchandiser after earning points
for the best use of modern sales and
service methods in ' the Company's
new Money Makers club. He received a Master Merchandiser pin and an
award of merit, which is on display
in his service station.
The six Master Merchandisers in
the Saginaw division with the most
points each month from May to October win valuable merchandise prizes,
and the 30 high Master Merchandisers throughout the entire Standard
Oil territory Nov. 30 will be awarded
all-expense trips toi the Chicago offices of S'tandard Oil.
VERNON RESIDENT
GUEST AT BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION SUNDAY
Family of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Stanley Meet to Honor His
Eightieth Anniversary
Sunday, July 26th is one day which
will long linger in the memory of our
Vernon resident. Eugene Stanley and
his faithful wife.. "Altboi three days
in advance of his eightieth birthday
anniversary, the aged couple were invited to the pleasant home of their
daughter, Mrs. Bernie Hampton at
Harrison, to spend the day. This was
a scene of congeniality as the children and their families met in honor
of the intehted purpose.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Clair Stanley and family of Harrison,
Mrs. Jane Tooiley, Lansing, Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Stanley and daughter,
Rosemarie, Clare, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Holmes and son, Grand Ledge, Rus<
selland family, of Vernon; Mr. and
Mrs. Max Stanley, of Harrison, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph' Bitzer and son, of
■Lansings and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey
jDell and son, tenant of the Stanley
farm. 38 enjoyed, a sumptuous dinner on the beautiful lawn. All the
children being present but one daughter, Mrs. Fern Ambrosier' of Flint.
No deaths have occurred to inar
this aged couples' happiness,, and 46
years, of their married life has been
spent in Clare County and vicinity.
In February 1933 Mr, and Mrs.
Stanley celebrated their .golden wedding anniversary while residents at
Harrison. • They have owned their
farm in Vernon for the past 24 years,
and its "No place like home."
CLARE PEOPLE TO
ENJOY" SEW LAUNDRY
-■    AFTER MANY YEARS WAIT
In this' issue of The Sentinel Boh
Mair announces ■ that he has opened
"' laundry lit -connection with his dry
cleaning .establishment, in the Hampton building, known as the Band Box,
•During the time he ihas. conducting
the Band Box: he has had an increasing demand for a laundry and in filling this, need,- ' again,, after thirty
years Clare can enjoy the benefits of
a local industry' of this kind.,-
Mr. Mair announces that he has installed, a delivery service whereby all
work will be called fpr and, delivered.       '. ■■<
ALLOTMENT $7.70
PRIMARY MONEY
Compares With $7.93 as Dis?
tributed in 1935-1936,
Elliot Announces
WIDELY-KNOWN
RAILROADMAN
DIES SUDDENLY
Heart Attack Proves Fatal
to John Merrill, Seventy- -
two Years Old
Dr. Eugene B. Elliott, state superintendent of public instruction, an-j
nounced last Saturday the first in-1
stallment of primary school interest!
money this year will amount to $10,-!
766,509—$272,020 smaller than last,
pear's first installment. I
It will provide an average of 57,701
for each school census-ehild, compared with last year's ?7.93.
Dr. Elliott said the plans call for
on early September distribution "of the
funds, which go 'directly from county
treasurers to school district officials.
He said the second installment, of approximately ?2.50 '.per census child, will
be distributed about November 15.
A Tribute
to Mr. Charles
n.
Thurston
Railroad men of this vicinity will
pay tribute today to one of the veterans of their trade, John W. Merrill,
who died at his home in Mt Pleasant
Tuesday evening of a heart 'attack.
Mr. Merrill had spent 50 years of his
life working on some phase of railroad life on the Pere Marquette lines.
He had spent the last 36 years
working as brakeman and conductor
on the Harrison and Mt. Pleasant divisions of the railroad Fellow members of his profession classed him as
having more friends in this territory
than any other trainsman. He was
particularly well known in Mt. Pleasant, Clare, Harrison,- Coleman and
Beaverton as well as in other portions
of Isabella, Clare and Midland counties.
At his death, he was 72 years old.
He had been working on the railroad up to the day before his lasti
illness. Funeral services will take
place at Stinson's chapel Mt. Pleasant,' this Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. Reverend H. E. Curch officiating.
Mr. Merrill was born in Canada,
October 9, 1863, and at an early age,
came to Michigan where he immediately entered the railroad trade. For
a time he lived at Harrison where he
worked as brakeman. He later went
to Mt. Pleasant where he made his
(home at 507 North College avenue.
Since then he has worked as coriduc-
tor on the Pere Marquette lines.
Surviving him are his wife, Mrs.
Emma Merrill; a son, Harry and
daughter, Mrs. Vem Schaffer, of
Harrison. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Louise Lowes, of Toronto,
Canada; and Miss Addie Merrill, of
Seattle, Washington.
the
SHERIDAN RESIDENT
CELEBRATES HIS 76TH     .
ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
Will Bruckart celebrated his 76th
birthday Sunday, July 26th at his
home in Sheridan township. Dinner
guests were the four daughters and
husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shull
and son, Max, and Miss Daisy, of,
Gladwin, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis
and children and his parents, Mr.
'and Mrs. Charles Davis and grandson, of the Eagle, Mr. and Mrs. Wes-
ley Teale and his father, David Teale
of Vernon Hill, a brother-in-law,
Henry Winters and son, Maurice of
DelphoS, Ohio, and Dorothy "Teale
and June Stevens, of Sheridan.
'.The aftefrioOn was spent in,visit-
.iiig and" wishing the guest of honor
.'many'more happy birthdays'!*" "••'•", -'-'
SALESMAN TURNS IN
ALARM FOR GRASS FIRE-
PRECAUTION URGED
The City Firemen have been busy
recently answering calls to grass
fires in our immediate vicinity. Tuesday L. A. Conover, of Mason, salesman, discovered a fire in our tourist
camp as he was entering our city
from the north to join his wife and
son,, who were camping at the park.
He rushed to Clare and turned in the
alarm, and received the usual prompt
response. It was learned that a Mrs.
Connely, also a camper, had attempted to build a fire and not familar with
the rapid pranks which often occur,
the blaze got a rapid start and at
once was out of her control. The
thoughfulness of Mr, Conover meant
a great deal:?to the firemen and local
people, and we need more just such
loyal conservationists. The extreme
dry weather makes it very necessary
to use all precuations when enjoying
out-of-door life.     •
NOTICE TO PATRONS OF SURREY
TOWNSHIP AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
Any patrons desiring' to secure
meal tickets for pupils in school for
ensuing year will apply to Mrs. Vic-
top Finch. No free liihcheB will be
served. Patrons riiay fttimish produce at market prices, and labor at
W. P. A. prices. Both payable, in meal
tickets,
Apply to Mrs. Finch for further
particulars,":
'    '   •     Madge. B. Laihb   *
Chairman of Health Comriiitte'e
Great tribute :=^as-"paid, our departed and esteemed; citizen Mr. Charles
Thurston at the funeral service las|
Friday afternoon by the crowd of
friends who attended and by the
truthful remarks by the officiating
Pastor and neighbor, Rev. Albert
Dawe, when he emphasized the neighborly spirit of Charlie, pot in the
limited sense of living next door, bu*
in the wider sense qf helpfulness to
the needy, especially in the city and
county of Clare.
A few particulars - in. addition, to
those which appeared Jm the obituary
as was published in the 'Sentinel last
week as follows:
The relatives outside the immediate
family who attended the funeral were,-
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Thurston of Ober-
lin, Ohio and Allyn W., of- Clare, both
brothers. A Foster-sister and husband, Mr.-f.and Mrs. Edwin Smith and
son, Len, .of Midland, another son of
Mrs. Smith, and wife,: Mr.' and Mrs.
Glen Smith and daughter; Edna also of
Midland, ^Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
•McCullough of Northvllle, Michigan,
very particular. friends of" the family,
also Ed. Geroux, of Flint
The Michigan Funeral Directors and
Embalmers Association of which
Charlie was a member had a splendid
delegation • present which included
Geo. Huber of Monroe, President of
the State Association, Secretary,
Albert Hilliker, of Detroit, Robert
Kane and wife, G. J. Stinson and
James O'Niel of Mt. Pleasant, Elmer
SteuernOl and wife of West Branch;
IJud Little and wife, of Prescot; W. E.
Moody, G. V. Wright of Alma; E.
Wolfgang of St. Louis; Albert Miller
and wife of Farwell; Micheal and
Bryant Fanning, Wmi Murphy and
June Rose of Harrison; John Husted
of Coleman; A. M. Bradley of Midland; J. F. Brown and wife of Gladwin; W. L. Case and Clarence Anger,
of Saginaw; Andrew Friz, John and
Alfred Doherty of Clare.
The O. E. S. of which Charlie was
a member and. Past Patrori "was well
represented, as also was the John Q.
Look Ledge of F. & A. M. who had
charge of the commitment service at
the cemetery. Past Master N. Tib-
bils is worthy of much commendation
for the manner in which he did the
work. He was assisted by Worshipful Master Leo Odin and other officers.
A Worthy citizen and professional
servant has gone from us, but will be
remembered by many upon, whom his
benefactions have fallen, and by
many who knew him as a friend. -
MILES M. CALLAGHAN
ROBERT HUDSON LOW
BIDDER ON TWO NEW
CONSTRUCTION JOBS
Detour on US-27 Routed East to
M-18 From Pavement North
of Harrison
Low bids were determined by the
state highway department Thursday
on ten new construction projects involving a total outlay of $1,078,160.47.
Projects on which bids were open-
M. M. CALLAGHAN
CANDIDATE FOR
STATE J5ENAT0R
Veteran Member of House
of Representatives Makes
Announcement i
Miles M. Callaghan, veteran mexrii*
bef of the state house of representatives from the Clare-Osceola district,
announces that he would be a candidate for the republican nomination
;Sor state senator from the 28th district." Callaghan's announcement fol?
lowed closely the action of a large
number of friends, including Senator
Ben Carpenter of Harrison, urging
him to become a candidate. Carpenter will not be a candidate for re-election.
In making his announcement Representative Callaghan said: "I am
taking this action as a result of sol-'
icitation on the part of many repub«
licans representing every county in
tlie 28th district. These friends have
circulated my petitions which have
been filed with the secretary of state-
aud which contain several hundred-
names ojf persons interested in my
candidacy.
"The 28th district is a large one—
containing ten counties" and extend*
ing almost .two hundred miles from
one  boundary to another.    It has a
ed included a 3.46S-mile stretch of 20-
foot concrete pavement on rjS-27 jmultitude of interests and problems,
south, of Houghton Lake. Construe- including Public welfare, and many in-
tion has already started on the paving ^tries among which are agriculture,
of 10.5 miles of this highway north of' commercial fishing, manufacturing,
Harrison and the new project will getlresort business, and highway projects,
under way at an early   date.   A   24 Within recent years development on
WALTER L. MAIN CIRCUS
TO MAKE FIRST VISIT
TO CLARE AUGUST 17
Noted Equestrienne to Feature
Afternoon and Evening
Performances
' Grace Hodgini one of the stars of
The Hodgini Family of riders to, be
seen With Walter L- .Main Circus that
cdmes to- Clare on August%17th afternoon ftnd night, is said, to be the best
dressed'equestrienne in-, all spangle-
land.'- -.' ....--.■_
" Her costumes are the envy of-her
feminine, admirers wherever she goeB.
Her- Wardrobe consists of over thirty
changes of' costume. Miss • Hpdgini
riiakfs: a complete. change top each
performance, and it is not,an unusual
sight to "see the ladies .of the ballet
assemble in- the pad room of the circus td watch for Miss Hodgini as sho
steps .from her dressing tent and to
inspect and admire her costumes.   ,
Tlie St. Leon Family of riders with
two beautiful girls in the act keep
close Watch on Miss Hodgini and her
everehanging attire, and dressmakers!
arid fashion books are a principal
part of their daily routine.
Tliis season marks the 50th Golden
Jubilee tour of the. Walter L. Main
Circus and many innovations . have
been introduced in celebration of this
event. Tarazan, The Human Ape ii)
o»e of the fifty feature, attractions,
a» air conditioned tent has been installed, new lighting .effects, a spectacle Of splendeor called "Awake
America" free attractions on the cir»
cus grounds before the performance
and many other surprises await circus fans when The Walter L. Main
show coines to town.
mile detour over the entire stretch is
already in effect, routed from the end
of the pavement north of Harrison
over the county road east to; M-18 and
then over that trunkline to Prudenvil-
le.
Out of consideration for owners of
resort proiperties; and riiotpriats bound
for Houghton Lake ah" alternate
routing was ordered by State Highway Commissioner Murray D, Van
Wagoner to the west of US-27 for
local traffic. A sign at the end of the
pavement will 'read, "Local Traffic to
Houghton Lake."
Among the low bids were:
Gratiot County—-8.168 miles of 20-
foot concrete pavement on M-46 from
US-27 west to the county line, W. L.
Thori Company, Wyandotte, ?174,084.-
24.
Montcalm County—4.383 miles of 20-
foot concrete pavement on M-46 from
the East County line west, Robert
Hudson,  Owosso,  ?146,828.41.
Roscommon County—3.468 miles Of
20-foot concrete pavement on US-27
from Loxley south, Robert Hudson,
OwQSBO, $114,656.88.      '       "^
ODDFELLOWS INSTALL
OFFICERS FRIDAY NIGHT
-€RAND PIANO FOR SALE
I have a small size grand.piano in
a -walnut finish. This piano-cannot
be told from -new. Will sell very
cheap..    Player piano. 165.00.
•    "R. F; Fomeroy,.
.-. 800 Jdarsac St., Bay;'City*-
FIFTH ANNUAL MATER
REUNION HELD IN CLARE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND
The fifth annual Mater reunion
Was held rit the home of Mr. and Mrs.
D. B. Mater at 313. East Sixth street
Wednesday, July 22nd.
There were 29- in attendance from
Detroit,'* Pontiac, Flint, Marshall and
Grass Lake. -    •
■ A auniptuous picnic dinner topped
With ic&^ream was enjoyed on the
shady, lawn, after which games by thq
'youtfg folks' and visiting and remi1-
niscingby the older ones brought
fhe day to a close all too soon. On
departing, all agreed they had spent
a very happy and profitable day and
decided to return to Clare for the
1937 reunion.'     "
See Howard W. Jones for a FIntex
all wool fall suit. Also for spotless
dry' cleaning,, handfiaishedi
" -At the regiular Lodge meeting Fri«
day night, Clare Lodge No. 333, I. Oi
O. F. held its stnu-annual Installation
Of Officers.    Thomas B. Abbott, District    Deputy • Grand    Master,     'had
charge  Of  the  Ceremony "of Installation, William E. Oden, of the Farwo^l
Lodge,, acted as Installing Officer and
Marts  Detwiler acted    as    Installing
Mai-shall..   Officers for the last hali
ot' 1930 are as follows.:
Noble Grand, Oliver W. Nash.
Vice Grand, Lewis E. Efter
Recording  Secretary,  Alexander  E
Wylie :
Financial Secretary, John L. Roda
baugh '*
Treasurer, Arthur J. Lamb
Right  Supporter    of    tha      Noble
Grand, Martz Detwiler
Left Supporter of the Noble Grand,
Bruce WilHams
Warden, Harry G. Nowlen
Conductor, Arthur D. Johnson
Outside Guardian, Andrew N. Friz
Inside Guardian,  Theodore Pifer
Right  Scene  Supporter,  Levi  Cim-
inerer
Left Scene Supporter, Walter Presley
Chaplain, Joel Presley
Right Supporter of the Vice Grand,
Thomas B. Abbott
Left Supporter of the Vice   Grand,
Roy Barton
a large scale of the gas and oil reserves has added another major industry to the district.
"Because of my eight years' experience in the house of representatives I have gained a wide knowledge
of legislative affairs and feel confident that I can represent with success the 28th district, with its varied
interests.
"I am appreciative of the duties
connected with the. senatorship post
and am fully prepared to meet and
carry out these-duties to the best bi
my ability and on a full-time, basis,
"If nominated and elected,. I expect to carry on an aggressive battle
for the wide-spread interests of the
2Sth district and pledge my untiring
efforts in support of intelligent and
beneficial legislation."
NOLLEM OILERS LOSE
TO SAGINAW CHEyRQLET
TRIPLETA SOFTBALL TEAM
The Nollem Oilers having been very
successful this season in defeating
the best teams of-ML Pleasant, Alma,
Muskegon* Ludington and lopal teams,'
they challenged" the undefeated team
In the triple A class of Saginaw, The
Chevrolet Foundry.
This game was played under strong
flood lights, which was entirely new
to the local boys', but under the great
pitching of Bill Ro'gin arid fine fielding of the others, the Oilers allowed
only 5 hits, taking 7- hits-from Saginaw. In spite of this the Oilers
could not get the break it takes to
win. a ball game, and gave up 3 runs
and could only redeem 2 of them
back.'1 ' '•'•
The boys are now anxiously waiting
.the return game in which they have
to.even the defeat.
Let's us follow the boys in their
.games and give them our moral supped.    -
SAGINAW YOUNG PEOPLE
TO LIVE IN THIS CITY
Roy it.. Schultz, of Glare; aud Miss
Betty Buro Russln, of Saginaw, were
united in marriage Tuesday evening
at tho Congregational parsonage,
Rev. Albert Dawe reading the ring
service. Mr. and Mi's. Charles Snay
were the .principal witnesses.
These young people are making
their home in Clare and. we feel sure,
they will soon make many friends.
August 2nd is Friendship Day. Send
j all' your friepds Greeting Cards" from
FRED BRISTOL, FORMER.
CLARE RESIDENT, DIES
.  AT DETROIT JULY 21ST
News was received in Clare last
week of the death of Fred Bristol, of
Detroit, on Tuesday, July 21, who
will be remembered by his many
friends here of his boyhood . days.
Heart trouble was the cause of his
demise.
Fred C. Bristol was born in Clare
December 28, 1882. At the age of 19
he moved with his mother, Mrs. Susip
Bristol, to Detroit, where he has
since resided. He was united in marriage "June' 12, 1912 to Nellie Hem-
barger.
Besides his wife, three sons survive:
Gordon, 21, Floyd, 17*and Andrew, ,11,
together with one sister, Mrs. Nora
Meyers, also of Detroit.
Funeral services were held last Friday from the Heelon Funeral' Mansion and interment made in a. Detroit
cemetery. .»
Those who attended the last ritea
from Clare were Mr. and Mrs. John"
Presley.
CONSUMERS POWER USERS
For prompt and courteous service,
pay your light and power bills at th«
the Sternaman Studio.
41t24Cltrzen« gjtate Bank.
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