1916-03-30; Clare Sentinel

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Glare County.
The  Clare   Sentinel.
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Established 1878
OLARE, MICHIGAN. THURSDAY MORNING MARCH 30, 1916.
New Series: VoL 24 Bio. 21
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Real Reasons Why Mr. Canfield Opposes   Gas   Franchise.   He Was Not Consulted Before Franchise Was Submitted To Council,    He
Favors Other Interests Perhaps.
GAS QUESTION
Discussed By Citizens Tues.
[Evening.
BIG MAJORITY
FEOERATION
Februarv 28tb the writer received a l.^terfrom Mr. CanHekl in which
be UBed the following language: "in view of my formerly expressed desire
to assist in every legitimate manner in inducing the people of Clare to avail
themselves of gas for light and fuel purposes, I very mucb regret that 1
might not have haa an advanced copy of your proposed franchise ana, prior
t« its submission tu the council, that through a'fair discussion of the same,
between ourselves, we might have arrived at similar views regarding the
provisions of such franchise, tberet.y avoiding controversy after the same
was before the voters for consideration.'' In otber words "1"' regret tbat
"I" might uot bave had an advanced copy, etc.
Why should we send yott an advanced copy any more than any other
parson who happened to be away frum home? Tbe legislative body of Clare
ia in Clare and not in Washington, at least we did not know that it bad been
removed, and did not know that you took the powers of the council wito
yau when you went away. If you have tbem bandy, please bottle tbem up
and send them back.
We see now that we made a mistake in not having Mr. Canfleld draft
the franchise for us, for had he done so, and it had been made of the same
kind of stuff that his arguments are against our franchise, we could have
thrown a yoke of cattle through it, and run our pipes in tbe air.
"Mr. Chairman, I move tbat tbe name of  Clare   be  changed  to  can
field."    Motion supported by Consolidated Light & Power Co.
The Chairman: "Why, Mr. Brown, do you make this motion?"
Mr. Brown: "Because Mr. Canfleld assumes to be the whole thing at
Clare, therefore there is no use of having any other city government."
Motion put and lost by unanimous vote.
Moved by Consolidated Light & Power Co. that the Gas Franchise be
defeated, whicb motion was supported by Mr. Canfleld.
The Chairman. "Why, Mr. Canfleld, do you support this motion.-"'
Mr. Canfleld: "Because we want no competition in lighting in Clare
Snd want the Consolidated Light 4V Power Co. to have a monopoly of the
same.        Motion put and lost unanimously.
The Consolidated Light & Power Co. have told us that they were not
opposing our franchise, in fact, were in favor of it. we think otherwise.
If, however, we are mistaken about tbis, we beg their pardon. Tbey can
easily allay all suspicion by making it known where tney stand. Will tbey
speak out or   have they already spoken out. through Mr. Canfleld,   as   their
mouthpiece.
When did the citizens of Clare become idiotic, and who riled the petition before the probate court to have Mr. Canfield appointed as their
guardian and when was he appointed, or is he self appointed? Everv city
bas one or more wise dictators and unless tbeir O. K. Is obtained, tney balk,
kick over the traces and try to break down tbe bulwarks of prosperity and
progress. Mr. Canflsld's position favors the monopoly of one lighting
plant, but the people favor two lighting plants, want two. Why? Because
it means better service and service aside from cost is the whole thing. Why
desire a monopoly Mr. Canfleld.' You know why, and some other people
THINK they know why. Your sincerity in this opposition is questioned.
You are trying to steal the "livery of heaven" to serve other interests in.
You under estimate the wisdom of your people. You are not tneir
"boss." "Bossism" is dead. You are not their dictator. They wil! not
follow your lead, for they can see the handwriting on the wall, andean judge
Ss to who wrote it. You would have the gas franchise defeated to aid other
interests. You are not afraid ot the provisions of the franchise but you
give it a false construction for the purpose cf creating a prejudice iD the
voters. The people question the loyalty of your position and will not be
deceived. Your ulterior motive is too plain. You sre outside of the fold.
You are the "lone star" whose lustre is dimmed by self interests. The
grumbler is always able to And excuse for exercising his speciality.
This is tbe only opportunity Clare will have for many years to get this
nsefui commodity, and the only opportunity it will have for many years to
get competitive lighting. A yes vote means both, a no vote means neither.
We bave made the offer, will yon accept cr reject? If a large affirmative
vote is cast lt will show a favorable feeling, if a, large negative vote Is cast
it will show a disfavor, and if too much in the negative it might indicate
that it would be unwise for us to spend the money. It is np to the voters.
Mt. Pleasant Light & Fuel Cc.    N. J. Brown, Gen'l Mgr.
Seemed To Favor The Granting
Of Franchise.
A large numoer, probably one
hundred fifty or more, g itheied Tuesday evening at t be new Davis Oarage
tm the call of Mayor Ward to discuss
the proposition or giving the Mt.
Pleasant Light ..V. Fuel Co. the thirty
year franchise RSked for, and which
is to come up for decision at tbe
April election next  Monday.
Mr. Rrown,m>4.nagerof the Company
was present, and read the draft of
tbe proposed franchise, explaining
its several features. The Mayor also
told in detail the steps that had been
taken by the common council tc
have the matter brought to a vote.
C. W. Perry also gave his view of
the situation.
At the close, an expression was
asked from those present as to tbeir
opinion, a good majority, estimated
by some at from 76 "r to 80 % declared
in favor of accepting tbe franchise.
It seems evident that the question
will carry easily on election day.
THE BAS FRANCHISE
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Chester D. Walter.
An Opinion That Should   Carry
Much Weight.
Probably the opinion of no man in
this city on any question would
carry greater weight than tbat of C.
W. Perry. No citizen will run the
slightest risk in accepting hie opinion
on any legal phase of the gas franchise
question. If the people want gas
here, and everyone seems to say that
be does, now is the time to secure it.
Mr. Perry says:
Ed. Sentinel: —
Some discussion having arisen
relative to the proposed franchise for
famishing gas to Clare, 1 deaire to
say tbat it occurs to me that this is
tbe only possible ehanca to obtain
gas for the town that, will be presented for years to come, and that it
should not be allowed to slip from ns.
I bave examined the terms of tbe
franchise and I tbink we should be
amply protected by it, and I hope to
see a unanimous vote for its adoption
on Monday next.
O. W. Perry.
A Great Display.
We announce tbe largest display
Ot trimmed and tailored hats for
spring, tbat we have ever bad.
Miss Vera Curtis, a lady ot unueual
ability, bas been engaged as trimmer.
Ladies are cordially invited to call.
Lillian Halstead,
Jackson Blk. 4th Street
Clayton M. Jones wae  at Coleman
ea business last Friday.
From Andersonvllle Correspondent.
Chester D. Walter died at his
home in Wise township Monday,
Mar. 20, 1916, at the age of 66 years,
11 months and 13 days, tbe cause of
death being apopiexy.
He was born at Peru, Huron Co.,
Ohio. When 20 years of age he
moved to Nortbfleld, Minn., where
he was united in marriage to Miss
Alice Iiilley Sept. 29, 1872. To this
union six children were born, Mrs. J.
S. Drake of Nortbfleld. Minn., Mrs.
H. Hales of Saginaw, Mrs. S. Leicbti
of Clare, Mrs. C. Spickerman of
Rosebush and two sons, Daniel and
Henry of Wise, in 1S91 the family
moved to Ohio but two years later
came to this state, settling on the
farm where he died.
funeral eervices were held at the
home on Thurday, Mar, 23, Elder A.
F. French of Holly officiating, witb
burial in Cherry Crove. He leaves,
beside the wife and children, two
brothers and two sisters, beside otber
relatives and a wide circle of friends.
He was a kind and loving husband
and father and will be greatly missed
by all who knew him.
Auctions.
We regret that we were obliged to
decline two auction sale ads this
week because tbey came too late.
Such ads should reach us not later
than Tuesday noon. Some weeks
we could manage them a little later,
but tbis week we bad a large amount
of extra work. Please note carefully
the following:
JOSEPH WICHMAN
On r.ncther page will be found the
aa of Joseph Wichman of Grant wbo
bas a sale on April 7th. He has a
good lot of stock and farm tools also
hay, grain, etc. There is plenty to
ensure a good crowd. Sale begins at
1 p. m. with John Beadle as auctioneer.
WM.   BLINCO
On Tuesday, April llth Wm. Blinco
has a large sale of stock, farm tools,
etc., at the farm on Sec. 30, Arthur.
It will be a large sale and will begin
promptly at 10 a. m. with Thomas
Groves as auctioneer. Watch for
full list next week.
Meetings     Held      In      Various
Localities.
H. A. Crandali of Detroit has been
In the county several days and spoke
in several localities. He is an
attorney, a former prosecuting
attorney, and thoroughly conversant
with every phase of the saloon
question. No one need be told tbat
road and weather conditions ha\e
been wretched, yet he had good
audiences in general. At Colonville,
due largely perhaps to lack of proper
notice, only a few were out. Under
the same conditions we judge it
would have been as at Brown Corners
a f6w days before where the church
was packed
Mr. Crandall's characterization of
"personal liberty" and some other of
the usual wet argument is well worth
nearing. In this city a anion meeting was held on Sunday evening. At
Grant Town Hall on Tuesday evening as a meeting had been called by
both sides, a debate was had with
Attorney Turner of Muskegon. We
cannot go into details but are quite
willing to leave the decision to any
fair-minded man. We think Mr.
Crandali completely disposed of
every point tbat his opponent raised
and in his closing Mr. Turner never
attempted a reply to any thing but
spent his time offering such
absurdities as that dry people would
next attempt to deprive others of tea
nod coffee. When a man can think
of nothing better than that to say,
one realizes tbat ha ia hard np for
argument. To bis declaration that
no law could be enforced without an
intellegent public opinion behind it,
Mr. Crandali inquired if, when a
majority of tbe voters of a county
had said tbat they wanted the liquor
traffic banished, that was not an
evidence of such public opinion, no
answer was forth coming. If the
iaw is not enforced, the reason can
be found in worthless officials wbo
are false to their sworn duty.
Of
SHORT TERM
Court In   Isabella    Co.
This Week
A TAXPAYER
ONE CASE TQ JURY
Another To Be Tried Thursday
Then Adjourn.
Circuit Court convened Monday at
Mt. Pleasant with Judge Dodds presiding as usual.
l"p to the time of- going to press,
only one case bad tome tt trial that
of Hugh McArthur vs James Campbell et al. for damages. This was
argued during the first three days,
going, to tiie jury about 3 p. m. Wednesday.
One criminal case was  disposed   or
j George    MeUe     pleading    guilty    of
I simpleassault and his case was turned
over to the probation officer.
Another case was set for Thursday,
the jury being then dimissed until
April 10th.
LoomiS'-Neelands.
At the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Loomis, in Yer-
! non on Saturday, March 25, at high
j noon occurred the marriape of Miss
j Lucile Loomis to Mr. Edward J.
I Neelands. The ceremony was per-
I formed by Rev. Thos. E. Bennett,
I pastor of the Congregational church
j of this city, in the presence of
! immediate relatives and friends.
j After congratulations, a bountiful
I wedding dinner was served.
The happy couple left in the afternoon for a short wedding trip and
and wiil then take up their residence
on the groom's farm near Rosebush.
They have the beet wishes of a wide
circle of friends and in tbis the Sen-
I tinel cordially joins.
To Correspondents.
He Is   Pleased.
On March 17 Duncan Roe had an
auction sale near Colonville. He
advertised the same in the Sentinel
and posted ap some bills. He had a
great crowd and a fine sale. He
says: "I am now thoroughly convinced of the value of Sentinel advertising. I received S400 more from
my aale tban I had anticipated and
were I to have another auction I
would not care to post up a solitary
bill, relying entirely on the ad to do
the business."
As we have before said, no one
can guarantee weather, but tbat is
tbe only uncertain factor. Tbe
Sentinel can get tne crowd all  rigbt.
To The Voters Of Glare.
The undersigned, candidate on the
Republican ticket for the offlce of city
clerk, respectfully asks your support
at the coming election, and points to
his past record as clerk for evidence
of hi& qualifieation.s for that work.
Seymour Andrus.
Owing to unsettled mail conditions
for a few days, many letters did Dot
reach us in time to be used tbis week.
We thank our correspondents for
their faithfulness and regret very
much the conditions that brought
this state of things about- Very likely the letters were maiied as usual
but could not be gathered up. It was
no ones fault that such was thecase.
Except such items as are necessarily
dead, the letters can be uted next
week. Probably we shall not have
another flood again soon.
The   Bar.
Written by a   Life Convict in the
Joliet,   III., Prison.
Jos. Ladd Has Grandson.
Up in Franklin Twp. Ex-Sheriff
Ladd is rejoicing over the arrival of
a boy in the family of bis son, Clarence, on March 21st. It has been
decided to start the youngster off
right hy calling bim Joseph E. Ladd,
Jr.
Tbe saloon   is  sometimes   called   a
' BAR—that's true.
! A BAR to neaven, a door to Hell:
' Whoever named it, named it well.
j A BAR to manliness and wealth;
I A door to want and broken health.
A BAR to honor, pride and fame:
A door to grief and sin and shame.
A BAR to home, a BAR to prayer;
A door to darkness and despair.
A BAR to honored, useful life;
A door to brawling,   senseless   strife.
A BAR to ali that's true and brave;
A door to every drunkard's grave.
A BAR to joys tbat home imparts;
A door to tears and aching hearts.
j A BAR to heaven, a door to hell—
Whoever named It. named it well.
Figures  Out  How  Thi;   Traffic
Benefits(?)   Him.
Editor Sentinel:—
After bearing  Mr.   Millington's
eloquent  and   convincing  appeal  00
bebalf of the saloons,  it   occurred   to
me to do a   little figuring   before   ac- |
eepting his arguments as   final.     His i
main   theme   was   the   tav   situation, 1
and the great b«!p tb«   liquor   tax   is '
to tfcft public treasury.
So I dug up mv last tax receipt and
a lead pencil and wish    io   invite   the
attention of my   fellow   taxpayers   to
the fa«'ts in my individual case.   My
assessed valuation last year waa S2900
my county tax was S!3 06     As the to- 1
tal paid into tbe county   treasury   as
! liquor tax   was   less   than  6 ~<   of  ail j
moneys received for county purposes '
: my benefit   from   the   help  given   by
j the saioon in hearing public   burdens
j was merely a measly SO cents.
j     27 cents to  the   SlOoO   valuation   is
; the belp the taxpayer gets   from  the
(liquor tax!    Great, ain't it?
And I was just ready to think after
hearing the speech that a few more
saloons was all we need to cake about
ail tbe burden of taxes off tbe farmers and business men of the county.
I found too that my share of the
expense of supporting the poor and
insane in Clare Co., (to say notbingof
the large slice of state taxes that
goes the same way) was $4.55.
Further, I learn that our aounty is
away behind in its annual expenses,
that in spite of the big boost the liquor tax gives the treasury, the board
of supervisors have each fall iu tbe
past two years beenobli<?ed to borrow
four or five thousand dollars to meet
current expenses.
Now what do yon know about tbat?
Comparisons are odious, w e
are told. Here I s a comparison that would be odious to any
saloon supporter that is willing to
make it and it is perfectly just.
Make a list of the wet and dry adherents, as far as they are willing to
declare themselves today, in tbe city
of Clare.
Go to the assessment rolls with
these lists, and find out who pay the
taxes. See where the heavy taxpayers stand, the men to whom the
tax appeal sbuuld mean something.
If the dry dollars in the total footings
don't maK8 the wet ones look line
thirty cents, I will cheerfully vote
wet. Taxpayer.
And
hWYRAINS
Melting   Snows  Cause
Much Damage.
BAD WASHOUTS
Cripple     Railroad     Traffic
Many  Places.
In
Cream Quoted Wrong.
We much regret an error last week
by wbich the Farmers independent
Produce Co. was quoted as paying
32c for cream. As they and other
Arms were paying 33c it placed tbem
in an embarrassing position.
Easter Opening.
All ladies are most cordially invited
to attend our Easter opening at the
North End Millinery Parlors on Friday and Saturday, April 7th and 8th.
21-2 Mrs. E. A. Derby.
Lang in-Jennings.
At the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langin, on Wednesday at 2:00 o'clock, Mise Beulah
M. Langin became the wife of Leo.
M. Jennings of Wise Twp.
The ring ceremony was performed
by Rev. Large before about thirty
guests. The bride was dressed In
green silk poplin, and carried sweet
peas. They were attended by Miss
Edna Langin and Raymond Potter.
Music was furnished by Mr. and
Mrs. M. P. Sowle. After the
ceremony, all sat down to a fine two-
course luncheon.
A trip wiil be made to Detroit and
other points after wbich the bride
and groom will he at home to their
friends here.
The heavy rains, and melting snow
have caused a sudden rise in all the
smaller streams and mtich damage
has resulted therefrom. Elsewhere
we have spokeu of the carrying away
of several bridges by the giving away
of the dam here. A big washout on
this branch of tbe Pere Marquette
near Sanford has cut off all traffic
from Saginaw and no Detroit or Sag-
papers reached this city for two days.
This washout >3 said to be a bad one
and nothing can be done toward repairing tbe road bed until the water
subsides.
On the Harrison branch the train
made no attempt to return Monday
night but has since made its regular
trips. Oar rural carriers have some
of them been obliged to cut out a part
of their route for a day or two.
In this city some families along tbe
Little Tobacco have enjoyed(?) the
novelty of living in a small lake and
and some found their cows in the
morning standing in several iecbesof
water.
School News.
Consolidated  Not  Interested.
To the People of Clare:
Gossip being current to the effect
that the Consolidated Light & Power
Co. is interested in the defeat ot the
proposed gas frauchise, I desire to
say that such reports are entirely
without foundation. The Consolidated is very busy with its own
affairs and has no disposition to
meddle with such matters. As a
citizen of Clare I bave a rigbt to an
opinion as to the character of tbe
proposed franchise, but as the local
representative of a Company now
possessing contract rights in tbe city
I bave absolutely no interest in the
outcome of the vote to be had upon
gas.
Very truly,
Frank B. Doherty.
As  Another  Sees   It.
One Cause Of
Card of Thanks.
We deaire to extend oar heartfelt
thanks to tbe neighbors and friends
wbo so kindly assisted ns in tbe sickness and death of onr beloved
husband and father. Also to the
choir for tbeir beautiful mnsie.
Mrs. O. D. Walter and Family.
Vote "YES" next Monday.
Taxe
Official Figures of some Clare Co. Expenses for the year ending
October 1st, 1915.
Total amount collected for county purposes
Paid by Saloons
\jsmm  s\\*m six p*r •»«(
Support oi Poor and Insane cost
% 17,947.27
%        928.13
%   5,971.51
Three-fifths  ef the poverty that the public pays for, and most of the insanity, are effects of
the fi** trafic.   DOES IT PAY TO KEEP IT UP?
The Clare Courier is making a flght
against   the  franchise  asked   for   in
Clare by the   Mt.   Pleasant  Gas  Co.,;
but without much reason.     Whether:
Mr. Brown failed to consulttheCour-!
ier we do not know, but if the people i
ot Clare knew the   Mt.   Pleasant   Gas i
Co. as do the people here, they would |
not question   one  single   promise   or I
statement.       The    publisher   of   the
Enterprise never knew a manager   of
a corporation   more   faithful   to   his
word or more careful in observing tbe
the rights and wishes of  his   patrons
than N.  J.   Brown,   and  while  it   is
always  well   to   see   that  the   public
rights   are  carefully    protected,    no
fear   need   be   felt  that  Mr.   Brown
would attempt to profit by any  oversight or technicality.
— Isabella Co. Enterprise.
Editor—Mildred Hickey
Fredie Hassenzahl has entered the
kindergarten.
Ralph Alger i6 a new papil in th©
first grade.
Miss Duncanson ia reading "The
Magie Doll" to the first grade.
The second grade is studying the
life and customs of the Dutch children. Much interest is taken in thie
and the pupils have made Dutch wind
mills.
Helen Hassenzabl is a new member
of the third grade.
John Rodapaugh is absent from the
third grade because of sickness.
The children of the fourth grade
have begun tbe study of Great Biblical
characters and show a great interest
in the work,
Dorothy Johnson is absent from
tbe sixth grade because   oi  sickness.
Last week Friday afternoon the
seventh grade gave a St. Patricks'
program. Tbe eighth grade was invited to attend. Tbe room was
decorated in green and Irish songs
and recitations constituted tbe program. Miss Giimore sang an Irish
sola and Miss Conrad read an Iriek
story. Refreshments W6re served
whicb were also Irish to carry
out the green idea.
Tbe Basket Ball season has ended
with great sneess for both teams.
The girls hold the Central State
Championship and although the boys
did not play for a Championship tbey
have played some very interesting
games and have great prospects for
next year. Ali the members of the
girU'team graduate this year so they
are hoping that the girls next year
will take their place and hold tbe
Championship again, thereby keeping up the title of tbeir "Alma Mater."
Don't forget that next Monday
night March 27th tbe last number of
tbe Senior Lecture and Entertainment Course takes place at tbe M. E.
Church. Louis Williams an Electrical
Entertainer will furnish an evening's
program aud this will be the veiy
best number that has yet taken place.
The school board has secured a
new book case acd set of reference
bouka for libraiy. Tbis is a great
improvement to the scbool.
Arthur R.  Cohoon.
Card Of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to oor many friends and
neighbors for their kindness, sympathy and assistance at tbe time of the
banting of oar bouse March 16.
Mr. and Mra. Bert  Allen and
son Roy.
Warren Keith ot Sheridan went to
Weidman on Satarday to visit a slok
daughter-
Moors   Crortsiag i^nrresp onOeut.
At the home of Bert Sparks in
West Grant on March Iti, Mr. Cohoon
died of tuberculosis. He had lived
for some time at Mickleson snd cams
here to receive better medical treatment.     But it was too late.
The funeral was held March 19,
conducted by the pastor of the M. E.
cburcb at Farweil, with burial in tbe
Farweil cemetery. He leaves a wife
and two sons, three sisters and two
brothers besides numerous otber relatives and friends. He was a member
of the Odd Fellow lodge and that order assisted at tbe burial. A nnmber
of relatives from away were present
at tbe last sad rites.
Miss Dorothy Halstead gave a party
last Monday afternoon In honor ot
ber fifth birthday. More than tsreaiy
youngsters gathered to enjoy a frolic
together.
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