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V
Official Paper
of
Clare County.
The Clare Sentinel.
The Paper With a Mission
and
Without a Muzzle.
Established 1878
-* OLARE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 18, 1910.
New Series*. Vol. 24 No. 28
AGRICULTURE
Greatly Improved In The
South In Recent Years.
A SENSIBLE MOVE.
High Cost Of Graduation
Be Reduced.
To
MINERrVL WEALTH
Of Considerable Importance To.
This Seciion.
Paper rea4l before the riare Stud;. iMutv !>;.- \
Mrs E. A. Anderson. j
i,C4>nt'mued from last weel;.
In tbe state of Virginia unimproved j
lands can be bad for 510 to SIS an !
acre, improved lands from S2 j to 375.
The principal farm products are j
aud potatoes, colleges and higb schools are simpli-
' fymg their exercises, especially
"The HighCoetof Graduation" has
been taken up by Superintendent of
Public Instruction Fred L, Keeler
and in order that the various schools
mostly higb schools, throughout ths
state may cut down as far as possible
the cost of the commencement affairs
to the individuals, Mr. Keeler has
issued a Circular wbich he expects to
make the rounds with.
"At tbis time of tae year high
schools throughout thestate are planning for graduation exercises,'" says
Mr. Keeler. "A large number of our
AUTOJAX
Law Declared Constitutional
By Supreme Court.
decisiqTmeans
GOLDEN WEDDING
Anniversary Celebrated
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed.
By
Tuesday, May i»th, marked the ending of fifty years of married life with
Mr. and Mra. Joseph W. Reed of this
city and two of their three cbiidren
mothers; day
Appropriately Observed By
Our Churches.
Much To The Highways Of Thisi with their families gathered at thejAnd
wheat, corn, oats, rye
Virginia is noted for it? sorghum and
rnapie sugar. The grazing and feeding, not only of cattle, bot of horses,
sheep, acd bovrs is extensively carried
on, and the quality of breeding is
exceptionally doe.
The Valiey of East Tennesee is
considered one of the most productive
sections iu the State. Markets for
all farm crops are convenient and
good. Some of the rich bottom lands
are used for truck farming, melons,
cantaloupes, cabbages, potatoes,
tobacco, lettuce, celery and all kinds
of vegetables. The highlands are
used for fruit raising. Many of the
ridges aff<*rd excellent sites for peach
orchards and peach, crops rarely tail.
Tobacco is another of the important
crops of tbe South. L'aers of tobacco
are most particular. A Hottentot
must have a twist from one Kentucky
farm, wbile a Husiian peasant demands a plug of a slightly different
flavor Irom another end of tbe same
Kentucky county. Nor is all tobacco
need for human solace. Here are
nicotine and tobacco oil for insecticides and sbeep d:p and the ash of
tobacco stems fiir fertilizer.
Louisville Kentucky is tbe largest
tobacco market in the world. To
illustrate wbat a successful (aimer
can do, I will close my paper witb
this account of a Swiss, Arnold
Martin of Pawnee City, Nebraska,
who hr.s demonstrated it is not
necessary tc have 1'io acres u: !:intl t'>
live. This has generally be^n considered the least amount cl laud U
farmer should have but this man has
proved to tee world that he can provide for his family and save a snug
sum besides, from twenty acres.
Mr. Martin came from Switzerland
some 21 years ago. All be knew was
farming. He worked as a farm hand
and in 3 yrs. saved $212. Then he
found bie 20 acres. It was rocky aud
not worth farming, so the owners of
surrounding farms said. Martin paid
only S12.50 an acre for it while
"decent land" near by was selling for
$50 to *75 ftn acre. He paid 8100
down and gave a mortgage for tbe
balance. Tbe remainder of bis
money he used for implements and
stock. Seven years after Mr. Martin
purchased the little farm be was out
of debt, had a good bome, tine barns,
cash in tbe bank and a standing offer
of $2 500 for bis 20 acres. His secret
of scccesa is that he does not permit
a foot of bis land to lie idle, and 2 or
3 crops are raised every year. Tbe
intensive methods pursued by bim
are of particular interest.
Continued on Page 4.
their exercises, especially in
t;ie matter of dress, in a manner to
be highly commended. Tho elaborateness of tbe dresses in some schools
makes tbe burden of graduation too
heavy to be afforded by a large number of the pupils, and often worthy
boys and girls have dropped out of
school rather than to burden their
parents with this expense.
"The public scbool is a democratic
institution. One child has the same
right and chance as another, and in
no case should any child be deprived
of graduation on account of expense.
"Some schools require the girls to
make their own dresses ae a part of
the work in domestic science and
limit the price of goods to a certain
amount. Wbile all schools do not
have a domestic science course some
action should be taken by the superintendent and the board to limit the
cost of graduation to a certain
amount
"It is my opinion that public sentiment will heartily endorse any effort
to make tbese high school craduation
exercises simple and more representative of that democratic spirit for
wbich the public school system of
America stands."
State.
On Friday last the supreme court
rendered its anxiously looked for
decision on the auio t;ix law passed
by the last legislature and attacked as
unconstitutional by the city of Detroit, which would be the heaviest
loser by such a law. Five members
home to help them celebrate the
event. George E. Keed, wife and
daughter of Saginaw and Mrs Dar.iei
E. Mater, husband and thre.-v daughters of the city. We can very easily
believe that this was a very happy-
day for this worthy old couple.
Mr. Reed is 82 years of age aad
Mrs. Reed is 78. He is one of tbe
LARGE ATTENDANCE
Much Interest Manifest
Throughout.
EIGHTH GRADE
Examination Here Has
Candidates.
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of the court sustain tbe law, Justices, few remaining veterans, having been
A part of our churches planned and
carried out a Mothers' Day program
in accordance with the govern'>r's
proclamation reque-tiDg such action.
Although the day was stormy, the attendance at these
excellent. Special
ate lor the occasinu was mucb in
The Eighth Grade examination
beld at the High School ouilding on
Thursday and F.-iday was conducted
by C. li. Jones of th!s city, a former
member of tbe beard. There
were -32 candidates present, 2ii j;irle
and 10 boys and were distributed
among tbe townships as follows:
Arthur 10, Grant 14, liatton 1, Sheridan 17.
It will be understood of course that
this was only one of the series,
exercises was examinationsbeingheld simultaneous
music approprr=Tiy at Harrison, Farweil, Lake, Temple
EPW0RJ1UEAGIJE
Sub-District Convention Here
Friday And Saturday.
FINE ADDRESS
By-
Rev. Brownlow Of
Friday Evening.
Alma
Principal Of City Schools For
Coming Year.
Miss Be'-lah Conrad.
Hiss Conrad bas been teacher ot
history and English tbe past year,
mad comas back next autumn as
principal at a considerable Increase
la salary. She received ber training
at th* Mt. Pleasant Normal, and
lives at Ontonagon.
Hanley Bros, want yonr oraam.
Caple Agency Growing.
Owing to the continued increase in
the volume 1 >f real estate and insurance business transacted through
this agency during tbe past few years,
and also from the tact that I bave
lately found it necessary to give up
too active a share in this work it
gives me great satisfaction to inform
t-he people of this vicinity tbat I
have secured the services of T, S.
DorBey, former county treasurer of
Clare coanty, to help take care of the
business.
Mr. Dorsey will look after my real
estate and insurance interests, giving
eome time to outside work, the office
force remaining the same as before.
His familiarity with tbis territory
and his paat training mske him
exceptionally well fitted for the
position.
If yon have been neglecting your
fire insurance, adopt tbe safe course,
and bave a policy written at once.
The recent disastrous fire in tbe city
was covered by my companies, and
will be settled promptly, as usual.
Wm. H. Caple.
Gladwin Badly Beaten.
Tbe higb scbool base-ball team
went to Gladwin last Friday afternoon where they met and defeated
tbe strong team from that place by a
score of 13 to 10.
The same teams played their opening game here two weeks before
when the visitors were victorious by
the more decisive tally of 10 to 5.
However our regular catcher was
missing from the line up at tbat time
and bis loss wae felt heavily.
It is evidently in order to bave a
third game to decide tbe tie, and
enough interest should be stirred up
for that game to encourage the boys
and incidentally to put a few more
needed shillings into the treasury of
the athletic association.
Park At Shepherd.
Shepherd is building a beautiful
park these days. Edward B. Wbite
ot this city was eugaged by tbe
Village Council to design a park and
lay oot tbe groHnds for planting. He
was there last week and started tbe
work by planting trees and tbrubs.
It is understood that considerable
work will be done on tbe project tbis
summer. adv.
Ostrander, Brooke and Kubn dissent ] a member of Custer's famous cavalry i evidence, and carnations, the red]
ing. As most of our readers are brigade and its bugler. He delights ; one for the mother liviDg and the
aware perhaps, tbe acts provides for in recalling the picturesque appear- wbite one for one gone on before,
tbe^axation of autos on the basis of ance of tbe dashing leader on the were everywhere. Tna Bey Scouts
weight and power, 25 cents for each battle-field. Attended in a body, the Ongrega-
horse power and a like sum for each While Mr. Reed has reached an age tional cburcb in the morning and the
100 pounds in weight. The rate ie when most men would deem them- Methodist in the evening,
varied for motor trucks and for 6elves unable longer to work, he At the Congregational church Rev.
autos operated by electric power, does more tban many men twenty Bennett took as bis text Jobn 19:25,
The tax is an annual one, the licence J years his junior. Each year be cnl- "Now tbere stood by the cross of
expiring Dec. 31 of each year. It mates quite au tttea of Und and his -•«=>»« his mother." and delivered an
license is taken out after Sept. 1 of products are always first class. That excellent address for such an
any year, the tax is one half of tbe they may be spared many moreyears occassion. The wisdom of Solomon
above for the balance of the year, is the wish of their many friends. displayed itself in judging wbich
The tax is paid to, and license issued woman was the mother of tbe living
by, the secretary of state and if aPU A ITT A ITAIT A child, the mother love unerringly
during tho year auto is sold to LiliiU 1AUUUA pointing to the solution. Carlyle,
another party, tbe license may be Lincoln and other noted men were
transferred to him. W;ll R„ U^I^ Tl,;., C~„™., 9uoted ia their statements oi tbe in-
All fees naid to the secretary -of W,U Be Held l hlS ^>eaSon fluence wrought by a mother's love,
state under this act are turned over Aug. 15-19. How often we lind authors dedicat-
to thestate treasurer and applied to in"? books to tbeir mother. Wben
the State Highway fund to be applied C1MC DDflCBiU Christ wished to give us a vision Cf
to the building and improvement of lint rnUuflRm God and Heaven, he pointed not to
the highways of thestate, under such books on theology but to the bome.
division of the fund and for such Lectures And Music, Vocal And Music was famished by a large
purposes as the highway laws of the Instrumental. choir, a quartet, solo by Miss Ethel
state shall provide. Provided, that Cudney, violin solo by Pr.'f. Peter-
50 per cent of the amount collected in A representative of the Central | son wbo presided at the organ
each county shall be returned to tbe j Community Chautauqua was in town \ throughout. Carnations, were gen-
treasurer of such county, to be used on Tuesday evening making prelim: 1 erously furnished all who attended,
to maintain the highways by the 1 inary arrangements for the forth-
local authorities. Iu counties not: coming Chautauqua. A meeting
operating under tbe county road 1 was held in Sec'y Reading's office at-
system, the board of supervisors shall 'tended by a fair number interested.
and the Allen school, Hamilton.
At these examinations such boys
as desire write cn a list of questions
furnished by the State Fair Management to decide wbich shall have the
h4^nor of representing the county at
the Fair. Tbe standing made on tbis
list is combined with that ou the
regular Eighth Grade questions as we
understand it.
School News.
Editor, Marjorie Loomis.
Lena Hoefle has returned to school.
Miss Conrad and her Camp are going to tbe lake this week end and be
at Mr. Bicknell's cottage. - They had
their picture taken Monday night
after scbool.
Myrtle Myers has left school on account of sickne.su.
The seventh grade composed a
paper which was read Friday morning.
The eighth grade has completed a
study of the birds of Killingworth
and they bave several drawingsof the
birdson exhibition in their room.
Some of the visitors of the High
School last week were Mr. Edwin
Clark of Coleman, conriug bere as a
The Methodist church was tilled to dt.legHt6 to the 8ubdistrict Epworth
enjoy the exerc.ses there which LeagQe Convent|on> and Mis8 Ethel
were m charge of the Epworth c f M pe
by
apportion such tax to the several
townships and cities according to the
assessed valuation thereof, to be used
hy sueb townships and Cities for the
construction and maintenance of tbe
highways.
The law provides that the secretary
of state shall certify to the auditor
general Jan. 1 of each year, or as
soon thereafter as possible, tbe
amounts received from the several
counties under this act and the
auditor general shall tben draw bis
warrant ou the state treasurer for
the autn due the several conntiee.
Tbe law by its terms took effect Jan.
1, 1916, so of course nothing will be
receivedbythe counties till next year.
We bave seen no statement of tbe
amount received by the secretary of
state thus far. Very iikeiy many
have not paid the tax, pending the
decision of tbe court as to the
validity of the law.
John
ANOTHER SURPRISE
List Greeted By Friends
On Birthday.
The people of Hatton, young cr old,
never seem to do anything by halves
wben they go abont it. On Saturday
evening the young people to the
number of 40 cr more gathered at the
List home to help John properly
celebrate bis 20th birthday. Dancing
was the chief amusement of tbe
evening and ice cream and cake
were duly enjoyed by all.
On departing the guests left a suitable souvenir as a reminder of the
occasion.
Henry Durling.
The officers ot last year were reelected, T. L Holbrook chosen as chairman of the ticket committee. L. E.
Davy that on advertising and D. E.
Mater that on grounds and seating.
The session this year wili begin ou
Tuesday, Aug. 15 and continue
through Saturday, tbe 19th and the
program in brief is as follows:
On Tuesday the Hoosier Male
Quartet appear at both sessions and
in the evening Dr. Follansbee will deliver a lecture. It ia said that be has
lectured 1600 times for one bureau.
On tbe second day tbe Theresa
Sbeeban Concert Co. appear both
afternoon and evening. In the afternoon Hans P. Ifreece, born a Mormon,
lectures on Mormonism. In the evening Robt. O. Bowman, an impersonator appears.
Tbe third day is given to tha Venetian Entertainers who appear at both
sessions. At nigbt Denton C. Crowl,
tbe "Sam Jones Man" also occupies
the stsge.
On the fourth day an Italian band,
led by a 17 year old boy gives two
entertainments. In the afternoon
ex-Congreesman Gorman lectures on
"Pork Barrel Appropriation", showing the evils arising from this matter.
On the laat day we have tbe Swiss
Alpine Yodlers and in the evening
Byron C. Piatt will speak on "Dead
or Alive" said to be one of the finest
lectures heard on the American platform.
STILL ANOTHER
Mrs. D. Carrier Now Conducts
The Racket.
More Changes.
The produce business is still unsettled. L. It. Sbumway bas sow
bought out ths business lately started
by Ward Waller, and will take possession Monday. Us will bar*
something to say to the farmers next
waek.
Mr. Durling was born in Seneca Co.,
N. Y, Sept. 30, 1841. He served in
the Civil War four years, the second
period of enlistment being in 1st j
N. Y. Cavalry. In 1869 be was united
in marriage to Mise Augnata Mangus
of Tecumseh and tbey made tbat city
tbeir home till 1890 wben tbey moved
to Loomis where they lived till the
wife's death in 1900.
Since the death of bie wife, Mr.
Durling has been mucb of tbe time at
the Soldiers' Home in Orand Rapids,
visiting summers with relatives in
Muskegon. Death resulted from
cancer ot the stomach. Tbe body
waa brought here on Saturday, being
accompanied by two nephews, B. IV.
and 8. Q. Benjamin, and burial made
in Cherry Grove beside the wife and
mother. Rev. Bennett had charge of
the burial service.
Mr. and Mra A. Bruce Olbbe attended tba Sunday School oon vsuUon
at Harrison over Sunday.
Business changes are frequent in
our city just now. Mrs. Dee Carrier
of Grant township has purchased
"The Racket" and took possession
on Tuesday. Tbis baa been one of
tbe thriving business places of the
city for several yeara and has enjoyed a fine trade, something that
will doubtless be accorded tbe new
proprietress. Mies Laura O'Grady
who bas for sometime been employed in the store wiil continue, at
least for the present.
Dr. W. F. Clute Marries.
Only lately, friends of Dr. W. F.
Clute of Glare have learned that several weeks ago he took onto himself
a wife in the person of Mrs. Irene
Moore of Bay City.
Mrs. Clute bas been a visitor bare
Often of late, having acted as nurse
in msny cases throughout this vicinity.
The Sentinel joins In extending congratulations.
League. Music was furnished by a
large choir. C. M. liays. president
of the League, presided acd read the
governor's proclamation. Miss Delia
Lamoreaux had charge of the devotional exercises. Miss Hazel Dyer
bad a recitation.
Rev. Large took as a text for his
address Luke 2:19 aDd presented
Mary as the ideal motber. John
Quiucy Adams and Abraham Lincoln were quoted in tbeir statements
as to tbe influence on their lines
exerted by tbeir mothers. He
especially exhorted tbe girls to think
much'of wbat the mother's influence
may be.
Tbe Epworth League at its regular
service again made prominent the
idea of tbe day, having music,recitations and readings in keeping with
thia
At tbe evening service Rev. Large
delivered a helpful message from
John 1-38, "Wbat aeek ye?" He
commended the Boy Scouts wbo were
present for many practioal, helpful
things done by them in this city.
At tbe Free Methodist church tbe
sermon was one specially fitted for
tbe day.
The kindergarten are making dandelion chains and they are also doing
free hand work in drawing. Tbis j
original work is preparing them for j
I the first grade.
The kindergartners are learning to
write their first names.
Florence and Edna Ritter are able
to be back in school.
Mrs. Anderson's Camp Fire girls
met at her house iast Tuesday evening. The girls brought their work
and a committee made candy for tbe
occasion.
Tbe Sub District Co4.ivention of the
Epworth League held here Friday
afternoon and evening and Saturday
was not largely attended but fall of
interest and profit doubtless for all
who were there. We are obliged to
speak from repoft for most of the
proceedings, being present only attbe
evening session. Mfes Zora Converse presided at the various sees-
ions, sbe, as one of the vice-presidents of tbe district, representing
tbis sub-district.
At 5:30 a fine banquet was served
in the parlors of the M. E. church.
Carl Holbrook. the retiring president
of the local league, acted as toast-
master and toasts were responded to
by several.
The principal event cf tbe evenin1*
session was tbs address of Rev.
Browniow of Alma. After the devotional exercises and a solo by Mre.
Reading, Mr. Brownlow took as his
text Rev. 3:12 and proceeded to
describe the characteristics and uses
of a pillar. That it is to uphold
something, to bear a burden- that
tbey stand upright. Thev stand
alono and do not need props and are
generally beautiful. Each idea was
illustrated and the address full of
helpful suggestions.
On Saturday morning at 6:30 there
was a Wratch Meeting led by Mies
Floy Struble of Shepherd. Tbe
balance of tbe program as published
was carried out as we are informed
with a few changes. Mrs. Rev. Holden of Farweil bad the topic "Relation of Epworth League to Sunday
Eveniuer Preaching Service" and
Miss Lulu Stone furnished a solo,.
neither name appearing on the program.
Probably all connected with the
meeting felt well repaid for time and
eilort spent.
W. C. T. U.
Elects Officers For The Coming
Year.
Increasing
ANN ARBOR R. R.
For Lake
Facilities
Traffic.
The local W. C. T. U. met at the
home of Mrs. VanSicklen on East
Fourth street Thursday of last week
aud elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: Pres., Mra. Zack
Dyer; vice presidents, Mrs. Frank
Lamoreaux, Mrs. S. A. Qleason, Mrs.
Roy Feighner and Mrs. J. A. An and:
secretary, Mrs. A. J. Clute;treasurer,
Mra. R. E. Hood.
The meeting tbia week will be heid
today at the home of Mrs. A. Tatman
wben tbe regular program will be
carried out.
The Eggs Suffered.
As John Klinglehofer and J. W.
Strouse were coming to tbe city on
Friday morning, the former steering
the auto, they met with a mishap
tbat might easily bave been mucb
worse. After crossing the temporary
bridge below tbe dam and reaching
the level ground, Mr. Klinglehofer
turned around to look after a basket
of eggs on board and in some way
tbe auto tried tbe experiment of
running astride the guy wire of one
of the telephone poles and, wben
tbe front end hadreared upsumcient-
ly, it gently (?) tipped over. Fortunately neither occupant was
seriously hurt oor was tbe auto put
out of commission. Tbe wind shield
was shattered and some'minor injuries inflicted and tbat basket of
egga reduced to a confused mass.
It might easily bave been worse.
DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
i
Grant Grange.
To meet the requirements of the
demand for increased facilities for
shipment across Lake Michigan, the
Ann Arbor road wiil lease a mammoth boat to be constructed this season and said to be the largest car
ferry in tbe world. It will have the
capacity of 32 forty-foot cars.
Flossie Ramey.
Mies Flossie Ramey was born July
21, 1396 in Vernon township, Isabella
Co., where nearly all her life has been
spent. Sbe was exceptionally bright
in scbool work and very studious.
On tbe death of ber motber four
years ago she practically took charge
of tbe home and became a little
motber to tbe younger brothers and
slaters. Sbe bad been attending
school at Big Rapids only since Jan.i
and was taken witb appendicitis on
Wednesday of last week and underwent an operation at tbe hospital the
next morning. Death came Satnrday
evening, May 13.
The funeral, conducted by Rev.
Large, was held from the home on
Tuesday witb interment In Cherry
Grove. She leaves to mourn their
loss tbe father, one sitter, three
brothers and a boat ol friends. Sbe
was loved by all wbo know her. X
AU members are requested to attend regular meeting on Monday
evening as Jas. S. Bickneil takes 1st
and 2nd degrees and A. J. Dorney
and Oren Fresiey, 3rd and 4th
degrees. This will also be last call
for binder-twine. Supper will be
served. Bring fuli baskets.
T. W. Michael, Master.
Of Eastern Stars Organized Here
May 4th.
Card Of Thanks
We most sincerely thank all our
neighbors and friends for the
assistance and kindness shown ns in
our recent great bereavement in tbe
death of onr husband and father.
Especially would we thank Mrs. C. A.
Reading and Misa Olive Stone for the
music and all for tbe beautiful flowers.
Mrs. H. B. Tingley
Miss Hazel Tingley
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Maver
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kratz.
Another Complaint.
Last week M. P. Sowle of Sheridan
ran a liner announcing pigs for sale.
Mr. Sowle says tbat before be
received bis copy of tbe Sentinel
containing the liner tbe pbone began
to ring and before night all the pigs
were sold. Aad tbe liner coat only
tan cents. Next.
Delegates from the Eastern Star
Chapters in the counties of Clare,
Giadwin, and Midland met in Clare,
Thursday, May ith and organized a
District Association of the Order of
Eastern Star, Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ruth Ludlow Bangham was
present and perfected the organization. The following officers were
elected: Pres,, Mra. Mary Weatherhead, Harrison; Vice Pres., Mr.
MaiDS, Midland; Sec, Mra. Madge
Lamb, Farweli; Treas., Mrs. Cole,
Coleman; Chaplain, Mrs. Thurston,
Clare; Marshal, Mrs. Belle Pringle,
Gladwin; Organist, Miss Sadie Wilson, Harrison.
The first annual meeting of the
Association will be held at Harrison
in August.
Court Adjourned.
Owing to the condition of Judge
Dodd's wife, tbe May term of court
in this county was adjourned to
Jane 5th. The jurors will appear tor
service at that date.
Another Business Change.
Alderman B. b. L«w» baa sold bis
plumbing business to Sam Fangbt
who bas been in hia employ for some
time. Mr. Lewis is devoting more
or lam tune to tats farm in Arthur.
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| Title | 1916-05-18; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1916-05-18 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, May 18, 1916 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
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| Title | 1916-05-18; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1916-05-18 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Thursday, May 18, 1916 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
| Type | Newspaper |
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| Transcript | . V Official Paper of Clare County. The Clare Sentinel. The Paper With a Mission and Without a Muzzle. Established 1878 -* OLARE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY MORNING MAY 18, 1910. New Series*. Vol. 24 No. 28 AGRICULTURE Greatly Improved In The South In Recent Years. A SENSIBLE MOVE. High Cost Of Graduation Be Reduced. To MINERrVL WEALTH Of Considerable Importance To. This Seciion. Paper rea4l before the riare Stud;. iMutv !>;.- \ Mrs E. A. Anderson. j i,C4>nt'mued from last weel;. In tbe state of Virginia unimproved j lands can be bad for 510 to SIS an ! acre, improved lands from S2 j to 375. The principal farm products are j aud potatoes, colleges and higb schools are simpli- ' fymg their exercises, especially "The HighCoetof Graduation" has been taken up by Superintendent of Public Instruction Fred L, Keeler and in order that the various schools mostly higb schools, throughout ths state may cut down as far as possible the cost of the commencement affairs to the individuals, Mr. Keeler has issued a Circular wbich he expects to make the rounds with. "At tbis time of tae year high schools throughout thestate are planning for graduation exercises,'" says Mr. Keeler. "A large number of our AUTOJAX Law Declared Constitutional By Supreme Court. decisiqTmeans GOLDEN WEDDING Anniversary Celebrated Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed. By Tuesday, May i»th, marked the ending of fifty years of married life with Mr. and Mra. Joseph W. Reed of this city and two of their three cbiidren mothers; day Appropriately Observed By Our Churches. Much To The Highways Of Thisi with their families gathered at thejAnd wheat, corn, oats, rye Virginia is noted for it? sorghum and rnapie sugar. The grazing and feeding, not only of cattle, bot of horses, sheep, acd bovrs is extensively carried on, and the quality of breeding is exceptionally doe. The Valiey of East Tennesee is considered one of the most productive sections iu the State. Markets for all farm crops are convenient and good. Some of the rich bottom lands are used for truck farming, melons, cantaloupes, cabbages, potatoes, tobacco, lettuce, celery and all kinds of vegetables. The highlands are used for fruit raising. Many of the ridges aff<*rd excellent sites for peach orchards and peach, crops rarely tail. Tobacco is another of the important crops of tbe South. L'aers of tobacco are most particular. A Hottentot must have a twist from one Kentucky farm, wbile a Husiian peasant demands a plug of a slightly different flavor Irom another end of tbe same Kentucky county. Nor is all tobacco need for human solace. Here are nicotine and tobacco oil for insecticides and sbeep d:p and the ash of tobacco stems fiir fertilizer. Louisville Kentucky is tbe largest tobacco market in the world. To illustrate wbat a successful (aimer can do, I will close my paper witb this account of a Swiss, Arnold Martin of Pawnee City, Nebraska, who hr.s demonstrated it is not necessary tc have 1'io acres u: !:intl t'> live. This has generally be^n considered the least amount cl laud U farmer should have but this man has proved to tee world that he can provide for his family and save a snug sum besides, from twenty acres. Mr. Martin came from Switzerland some 21 years ago. All be knew was farming. He worked as a farm hand and in 3 yrs. saved $212. Then he found bie 20 acres. It was rocky aud not worth farming, so the owners of surrounding farms said. Martin paid only S12.50 an acre for it while "decent land" near by was selling for $50 to *75 ftn acre. He paid 8100 down and gave a mortgage for tbe balance. Tbe remainder of bis money he used for implements and stock. Seven years after Mr. Martin purchased the little farm be was out of debt, had a good bome, tine barns, cash in tbe bank and a standing offer of $2 500 for bis 20 acres. His secret of scccesa is that he does not permit a foot of bis land to lie idle, and 2 or 3 crops are raised every year. Tbe intensive methods pursued by bim are of particular interest. Continued on Page 4. their exercises, especially in t;ie matter of dress, in a manner to be highly commended. Tho elaborateness of tbe dresses in some schools makes tbe burden of graduation too heavy to be afforded by a large number of the pupils, and often worthy boys and girls have dropped out of school rather than to burden their parents with this expense. "The public scbool is a democratic institution. One child has the same right and chance as another, and in no case should any child be deprived of graduation on account of expense. "Some schools require the girls to make their own dresses ae a part of the work in domestic science and limit the price of goods to a certain amount. Wbile all schools do not have a domestic science course some action should be taken by the superintendent and the board to limit the cost of graduation to a certain amount "It is my opinion that public sentiment will heartily endorse any effort to make tbese high school craduation exercises simple and more representative of that democratic spirit for wbich the public school system of America stands." State. On Friday last the supreme court rendered its anxiously looked for decision on the auio t;ix law passed by the last legislature and attacked as unconstitutional by the city of Detroit, which would be the heaviest loser by such a law. Five members home to help them celebrate the event. George E. Keed, wife and daughter of Saginaw and Mrs Dar.iei E. Mater, husband and thre.-v daughters of the city. We can very easily believe that this was a very happy- day for this worthy old couple. Mr. Reed is 82 years of age aad Mrs. Reed is 78. He is one of tbe LARGE ATTENDANCE Much Interest Manifest Throughout. EIGHTH GRADE Examination Here Has Candidates. 42 of the court sustain tbe law, Justices, few remaining veterans, having been A part of our churches planned and carried out a Mothers' Day program in accordance with the govern'>r's proclamation reque-tiDg such action. Although the day was stormy, the attendance at these excellent. Special ate lor the occasinu was mucb in The Eighth Grade examination beld at the High School ouilding on Thursday and F.-iday was conducted by C. li. Jones of th!s city, a former member of tbe beard. There were -32 candidates present, 2ii j;irle and 10 boys and were distributed among tbe townships as follows: Arthur 10, Grant 14, liatton 1, Sheridan 17. It will be understood of course that this was only one of the series, exercises was examinationsbeingheld simultaneous music approprr=Tiy at Harrison, Farweil, Lake, Temple EPW0RJ1UEAGIJE Sub-District Convention Here Friday And Saturday. FINE ADDRESS By- Rev. Brownlow Of Friday Evening. Alma Principal Of City Schools For Coming Year. Miss Be'-lah Conrad. Hiss Conrad bas been teacher ot history and English tbe past year, mad comas back next autumn as principal at a considerable Increase la salary. She received ber training at th* Mt. Pleasant Normal, and lives at Ontonagon. Hanley Bros, want yonr oraam. Caple Agency Growing. Owing to the continued increase in the volume 1 >f real estate and insurance business transacted through this agency during tbe past few years, and also from the tact that I bave lately found it necessary to give up too active a share in this work it gives me great satisfaction to inform t-he people of this vicinity tbat I have secured the services of T, S. DorBey, former county treasurer of Clare coanty, to help take care of the business. Mr. Dorsey will look after my real estate and insurance interests, giving eome time to outside work, the office force remaining the same as before. His familiarity with tbis territory and his paat training mske him exceptionally well fitted for the position. If yon have been neglecting your fire insurance, adopt tbe safe course, and bave a policy written at once. The recent disastrous fire in tbe city was covered by my companies, and will be settled promptly, as usual. Wm. H. Caple. Gladwin Badly Beaten. Tbe higb scbool base-ball team went to Gladwin last Friday afternoon where they met and defeated tbe strong team from that place by a score of 13 to 10. The same teams played their opening game here two weeks before when the visitors were victorious by the more decisive tally of 10 to 5. However our regular catcher was missing from the line up at tbat time and bis loss wae felt heavily. It is evidently in order to bave a third game to decide tbe tie, and enough interest should be stirred up for that game to encourage the boys and incidentally to put a few more needed shillings into the treasury of the athletic association. Park At Shepherd. Shepherd is building a beautiful park these days. Edward B. Wbite ot this city was eugaged by tbe Village Council to design a park and lay oot tbe groHnds for planting. He was there last week and started tbe work by planting trees and tbrubs. It is understood that considerable work will be done on tbe project tbis summer. adv. Ostrander, Brooke and Kubn dissent ] a member of Custer's famous cavalry i evidence, and carnations, the red] ing. As most of our readers are brigade and its bugler. He delights ; one for the mother liviDg and the aware perhaps, tbe acts provides for in recalling the picturesque appear- wbite one for one gone on before, tbe^axation of autos on the basis of ance of tbe dashing leader on the were everywhere. Tna Bey Scouts weight and power, 25 cents for each battle-field. Attended in a body, the Ongrega- horse power and a like sum for each While Mr. Reed has reached an age tional cburcb in the morning and the 100 pounds in weight. The rate ie when most men would deem them- Methodist in the evening, varied for motor trucks and for 6elves unable longer to work, he At the Congregational church Rev. autos operated by electric power, does more tban many men twenty Bennett took as bis text Jobn 19:25, The tax is an annual one, the licence J years his junior. Each year be cnl- "Now tbere stood by the cross of expiring Dec. 31 of each year. It mates quite au tttea of Und and his -•«=>»« his mother." and delivered an license is taken out after Sept. 1 of products are always first class. That excellent address for such an any year, the tax is one half of tbe they may be spared many moreyears occassion. The wisdom of Solomon above for the balance of the year, is the wish of their many friends. displayed itself in judging wbich The tax is paid to, and license issued woman was the mother of tbe living by, the secretary of state and if aPU A ITT A ITAIT A child, the mother love unerringly during tho year auto is sold to LiliiU 1AUUUA pointing to the solution. Carlyle, another party, tbe license may be Lincoln and other noted men were transferred to him. W;ll R„ U^I^ Tl,;., C~„™., 9uoted ia their statements oi tbe in- All fees naid to the secretary -of W,U Be Held l hlS ^>eaSon fluence wrought by a mother's love, state under this act are turned over Aug. 15-19. How often we lind authors dedicat- to thestate treasurer and applied to in"? books to tbeir mother. Wben the State Highway fund to be applied C1MC DDflCBiU Christ wished to give us a vision Cf to the building and improvement of lint rnUuflRm God and Heaven, he pointed not to the highways of thestate, under such books on theology but to the bome. division of the fund and for such Lectures And Music, Vocal And Music was famished by a large purposes as the highway laws of the Instrumental. choir, a quartet, solo by Miss Ethel state shall provide. Provided, that Cudney, violin solo by Pr.'f. Peter- 50 per cent of the amount collected in A representative of the Central son wbo presided at the organ each county shall be returned to tbe j Community Chautauqua was in town \ throughout. Carnations, were gen- treasurer of such county, to be used on Tuesday evening making prelim: 1 erously furnished all who attended, to maintain the highways by the 1 inary arrangements for the forth- local authorities. Iu counties not: coming Chautauqua. A meeting operating under tbe county road 1 was held in Sec'y Reading's office at- system, the board of supervisors shall 'tended by a fair number interested. and the Allen school, Hamilton. At these examinations such boys as desire write cn a list of questions furnished by the State Fair Management to decide wbich shall have the h4^nor of representing the county at the Fair. Tbe standing made on tbis list is combined with that ou the regular Eighth Grade questions as we understand it. School News. Editor, Marjorie Loomis. Lena Hoefle has returned to school. Miss Conrad and her Camp are going to tbe lake this week end and be at Mr. Bicknell's cottage. - They had their picture taken Monday night after scbool. Myrtle Myers has left school on account of sickne.su. The seventh grade composed a paper which was read Friday morning. The eighth grade has completed a study of the birds of Killingworth and they bave several drawingsof the birdson exhibition in their room. Some of the visitors of the High School last week were Mr. Edwin Clark of Coleman, conriug bere as a The Methodist church was tilled to dt.legHt6 to the 8ubdistrict Epworth enjoy the exerc.ses there which LeagQe Convent on> and Mis8 Ethel were m charge of the Epworth c f M pe by apportion such tax to the several townships and cities according to the assessed valuation thereof, to be used hy sueb townships and Cities for the construction and maintenance of tbe highways. The law provides that the secretary of state shall certify to the auditor general Jan. 1 of each year, or as soon thereafter as possible, tbe amounts received from the several counties under this act and the auditor general shall tben draw bis warrant ou the state treasurer for the autn due the several conntiee. Tbe law by its terms took effect Jan. 1, 1916, so of course nothing will be receivedbythe counties till next year. We bave seen no statement of tbe amount received by the secretary of state thus far. Very iikeiy many have not paid the tax, pending the decision of tbe court as to the validity of the law. John ANOTHER SURPRISE List Greeted By Friends On Birthday. The people of Hatton, young cr old, never seem to do anything by halves wben they go abont it. On Saturday evening the young people to the number of 40 cr more gathered at the List home to help John properly celebrate bis 20th birthday. Dancing was the chief amusement of tbe evening and ice cream and cake were duly enjoyed by all. On departing the guests left a suitable souvenir as a reminder of the occasion. Henry Durling. The officers ot last year were reelected, T. L Holbrook chosen as chairman of the ticket committee. L. E. Davy that on advertising and D. E. Mater that on grounds and seating. The session this year wili begin ou Tuesday, Aug. 15 and continue through Saturday, tbe 19th and the program in brief is as follows: On Tuesday the Hoosier Male Quartet appear at both sessions and in the evening Dr. Follansbee will deliver a lecture. It ia said that be has lectured 1600 times for one bureau. On tbe second day tbe Theresa Sbeeban Concert Co. appear both afternoon and evening. In the afternoon Hans P. Ifreece, born a Mormon, lectures on Mormonism. In the evening Robt. O. Bowman, an impersonator appears. Tbe third day is given to tha Venetian Entertainers who appear at both sessions. At nigbt Denton C. Crowl, tbe "Sam Jones Man" also occupies the stsge. On the fourth day an Italian band, led by a 17 year old boy gives two entertainments. In the afternoon ex-Congreesman Gorman lectures on "Pork Barrel Appropriation", showing the evils arising from this matter. On the laat day we have tbe Swiss Alpine Yodlers and in the evening Byron C. Piatt will speak on "Dead or Alive" said to be one of the finest lectures heard on the American platform. STILL ANOTHER Mrs. D. Carrier Now Conducts The Racket. More Changes. The produce business is still unsettled. L. It. Sbumway bas sow bought out ths business lately started by Ward Waller, and will take possession Monday. Us will bar* something to say to the farmers next waek. Mr. Durling was born in Seneca Co., N. Y, Sept. 30, 1841. He served in the Civil War four years, the second period of enlistment being in 1st j N. Y. Cavalry. In 1869 be was united in marriage to Mise Augnata Mangus of Tecumseh and tbey made tbat city tbeir home till 1890 wben tbey moved to Loomis where they lived till the wife's death in 1900. Since the death of bie wife, Mr. Durling has been mucb of tbe time at the Soldiers' Home in Orand Rapids, visiting summers with relatives in Muskegon. Death resulted from cancer ot the stomach. Tbe body waa brought here on Saturday, being accompanied by two nephews, B. IV. and 8. Q. Benjamin, and burial made in Cherry Grove beside the wife and mother. Rev. Bennett had charge of the burial service. Mr. and Mra A. Bruce Olbbe attended tba Sunday School oon vsuUon at Harrison over Sunday. Business changes are frequent in our city just now. Mrs. Dee Carrier of Grant township has purchased "The Racket" and took possession on Tuesday. Tbis baa been one of tbe thriving business places of the city for several yeara and has enjoyed a fine trade, something that will doubtless be accorded tbe new proprietress. Mies Laura O'Grady who bas for sometime been employed in the store wiil continue, at least for the present. Dr. W. F. Clute Marries. Only lately, friends of Dr. W. F. Clute of Glare have learned that several weeks ago he took onto himself a wife in the person of Mrs. Irene Moore of Bay City. Mrs. Clute bas been a visitor bare Often of late, having acted as nurse in msny cases throughout this vicinity. The Sentinel joins In extending congratulations. League. Music was furnished by a large choir. C. M. liays. president of the League, presided acd read the governor's proclamation. Miss Delia Lamoreaux had charge of the devotional exercises. Miss Hazel Dyer bad a recitation. Rev. Large took as a text for his address Luke 2:19 aDd presented Mary as the ideal motber. John Quiucy Adams and Abraham Lincoln were quoted in tbeir statements as to tbe influence on their lines exerted by tbeir mothers. He especially exhorted tbe girls to think much'of wbat the mother's influence may be. Tbe Epworth League at its regular service again made prominent the idea of tbe day, having music,recitations and readings in keeping with thia At tbe evening service Rev. Large delivered a helpful message from John 1-38, "Wbat aeek ye?" He commended the Boy Scouts wbo were present for many practioal, helpful things done by them in this city. At tbe Free Methodist church tbe sermon was one specially fitted for tbe day. The kindergarten are making dandelion chains and they are also doing free hand work in drawing. Tbis j original work is preparing them for j I the first grade. The kindergartners are learning to write their first names. Florence and Edna Ritter are able to be back in school. Mrs. Anderson's Camp Fire girls met at her house iast Tuesday evening. The girls brought their work and a committee made candy for tbe occasion. Tbe Sub District Co4.ivention of the Epworth League held here Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday was not largely attended but fall of interest and profit doubtless for all who were there. We are obliged to speak from repoft for most of the proceedings, being present only attbe evening session. Mfes Zora Converse presided at the various sees- ions, sbe, as one of the vice-presidents of tbe district, representing tbis sub-district. At 5:30 a fine banquet was served in the parlors of the M. E. church. Carl Holbrook. the retiring president of the local league, acted as toast- master and toasts were responded to by several. The principal event cf tbe evenin1* session was tbs address of Rev. Browniow of Alma. After the devotional exercises and a solo by Mre. Reading, Mr. Brownlow took as his text Rev. 3:12 and proceeded to describe the characteristics and uses of a pillar. That it is to uphold something, to bear a burden- that tbey stand upright. Thev stand alono and do not need props and are generally beautiful. Each idea was illustrated and the address full of helpful suggestions. On Saturday morning at 6:30 there was a Wratch Meeting led by Mies Floy Struble of Shepherd. Tbe balance of tbe program as published was carried out as we are informed with a few changes. Mrs. Rev. Holden of Farweil bad the topic "Relation of Epworth League to Sunday Eveniuer Preaching Service" and Miss Lulu Stone furnished a solo,. neither name appearing on the program. Probably all connected with the meeting felt well repaid for time and eilort spent. W. C. T. U. Elects Officers For The Coming Year. Increasing ANN ARBOR R. R. For Lake Facilities Traffic. The local W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. VanSicklen on East Fourth street Thursday of last week aud elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres., Mra. Zack Dyer; vice presidents, Mrs. Frank Lamoreaux, Mrs. S. A. Qleason, Mrs. Roy Feighner and Mrs. J. A. An and: secretary, Mrs. A. J. Clute;treasurer, Mra. R. E. Hood. The meeting tbia week will be heid today at the home of Mrs. A. Tatman wben tbe regular program will be carried out. The Eggs Suffered. As John Klinglehofer and J. W. Strouse were coming to tbe city on Friday morning, the former steering the auto, they met with a mishap tbat might easily bave been mucb worse. After crossing the temporary bridge below tbe dam and reaching the level ground, Mr. Klinglehofer turned around to look after a basket of eggs on board and in some way tbe auto tried tbe experiment of running astride the guy wire of one of the telephone poles and, wben tbe front end hadreared upsumcient- ly, it gently (?) tipped over. Fortunately neither occupant was seriously hurt oor was tbe auto put out of commission. Tbe wind shield was shattered and some'minor injuries inflicted and tbat basket of egga reduced to a confused mass. It might easily bave been worse. DISTRICT ASSOCIATION i Grant Grange. To meet the requirements of the demand for increased facilities for shipment across Lake Michigan, the Ann Arbor road wiil lease a mammoth boat to be constructed this season and said to be the largest car ferry in tbe world. It will have the capacity of 32 forty-foot cars. Flossie Ramey. Mies Flossie Ramey was born July 21, 1396 in Vernon township, Isabella Co., where nearly all her life has been spent. Sbe was exceptionally bright in scbool work and very studious. On tbe death of ber motber four years ago she practically took charge of tbe home and became a little motber to tbe younger brothers and slaters. Sbe bad been attending school at Big Rapids only since Jan.i and was taken witb appendicitis on Wednesday of last week and underwent an operation at tbe hospital the next morning. Death came Satnrday evening, May 13. The funeral, conducted by Rev. Large, was held from the home on Tuesday witb interment In Cherry Grove. She leaves to mourn their loss tbe father, one sitter, three brothers and a boat ol friends. Sbe was loved by all wbo know her. X AU members are requested to attend regular meeting on Monday evening as Jas. S. Bickneil takes 1st and 2nd degrees and A. J. Dorney and Oren Fresiey, 3rd and 4th degrees. This will also be last call for binder-twine. Supper will be served. Bring fuli baskets. T. W. Michael, Master. Of Eastern Stars Organized Here May 4th. Card Of Thanks We most sincerely thank all our neighbors and friends for the assistance and kindness shown ns in our recent great bereavement in tbe death of onr husband and father. Especially would we thank Mrs. C. A. Reading and Misa Olive Stone for the music and all for tbe beautiful flowers. Mrs. H. B. Tingley Miss Hazel Tingley Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Maver Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kratz. Another Complaint. Last week M. P. Sowle of Sheridan ran a liner announcing pigs for sale. Mr. Sowle says tbat before be received bis copy of tbe Sentinel containing the liner tbe pbone began to ring and before night all the pigs were sold. Aad tbe liner coat only tan cents. Next. Delegates from the Eastern Star Chapters in the counties of Clare, Giadwin, and Midland met in Clare, Thursday, May ith and organized a District Association of the Order of Eastern Star, Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ruth Ludlow Bangham was present and perfected the organization. The following officers were elected: Pres,, Mra. Mary Weatherhead, Harrison; Vice Pres., Mr. MaiDS, Midland; Sec, Mra. Madge Lamb, Farweli; Treas., Mrs. Cole, Coleman; Chaplain, Mrs. Thurston, Clare; Marshal, Mrs. Belle Pringle, Gladwin; Organist, Miss Sadie Wilson, Harrison. The first annual meeting of the Association will be held at Harrison in August. Court Adjourned. Owing to the condition of Judge Dodd's wife, tbe May term of court in this county was adjourned to Jane 5th. The jurors will appear tor service at that date. Another Business Change. Alderman B. b. L«w» baa sold bis plumbing business to Sam Fangbt who bas been in hia employ for some time. Mr. Lewis is devoting more or lam tune to tats farm in Arthur. - - H ■ 1 mi IHfll 1 Mil.hr 1 ii'iiii iTiihT "" l i |
