1913-06-06; Clare Sentinel

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DECORATION DAY
Exercises A Great Success
In Every Way.
EXGELlOTr—AOOBESS
By
Hon.   Gilbert   A.
Of Midland.
Currie
The day was ideal, indeed could
not have been finer, A moderate
rain the night before kept all dust
down without making the streets
muddy. It was just comfortably
warm so everyone could enjoy the
exercises. Business places were
closed and citizens generally attended.
At 1:30, under direction of Marshal
Jas. S. Bicknell, tbe procession was
formed at the Oity Hall and, led by
the city band, proceeded to the school
grounds.   As several of the Veterans
were unable to walk,    automobiles
were used.    Only 23 comprised the
muster this  year, Albert A. Shaver
not being ablo to  attend.    At the
school grounds the long array of pupils, undor direction of the teachers,
fell in line and tbe march continued.
Arriving at tbe cemetery, the program as announced last week was in
the   main   carried out.     The pupils,
led by Mrs. Mabel Smith,  teacter of
music in the schools, sang beautifully, "Tenting to Night" and then the
Veterans carried  out the ritualistic
work at their monument.   Chairman
Tatman made a few  appropriate remarks, addressed especially  to the
Veterans, and then Rev. Irwin led in
prayer.     Following   this  Miss Fay
Thompson gave a five minute talk on
"Decoration   Day," acquitting herself very creditably   indeed.      She
spoke of tbe origin  of tbe day and
the fact tbat it has been made a holiday in many of the states and should
be Buch in all.   She paid a tribute to
the soldiers and also the nurses  who
rendered such invaluable service dur*-
ing the war.   We can best honor the
veterans, she   declared,   by   doing
faithfully the duties that confront us.
Let us fight for manhood and  womanhood as they   fought   for   tbe
country.
The school Bang "My Country 'Tis
of Thee," in which many in the audience joined, and then Speaker Currie
Llewellen E, Mcintosh.
Mr, Mcintosh wa<? born in Trenton,
Ontario, in 1862. When four,years
old his parents came to Flint and in
1879 to Clare. Later he took up the
study of pharmacy, graduating in
1891 from the Northwestern college
at- Chicago and locating at Coleman.
One year later he was married to
Both E, Allen and in 1804 they moved
to Harbor Beach where' he had pur-;
abased a drug store and where for
ten years he conducted a most successful business till Mb health began
to fail when tbey returned to Wise,
residing since at the farm home of E.
W. Allen, Mrs. Mcintosh's father.
Mr, Mcintosh was a stanch •Mason
and was for years Master of the
lodge at Harbor Beach where he had
many loyal friends who lovingly
spoke of him as "Mac."
HiB last years were filled with suffering which was borne bravely and
patiently, always meeting people
with a smile and concealing as far as
possible his own pain and suffering,
praying only tbat he might keep bis
mind to the end. This came peacefully on Sunday mpming, June 1st,
and tbe long struggle was at an end,
The funeral, conducted by Bev.
Irwin, was held on Tuesday from the
home of E, W. AJlen and was very
largely attended. Tbe many beautiful floral tributes told of the esteem
in which he was held.. The relatives
from outside who attended were
Orson Parker of Marshall, Mr. and
Mrs. Wilbur Tubbs of Alpena and
Mr. and Mrs. Baiph 0. Allen and
daughter of Harbor Beach. The
funeral procession was met at Clare
by the Masons who escorted the remains to Uherry Grove and conducted the services at the grave.
Besides the faithful wife who has
been his loving companion and devoted nurse, he leaves a son, Ivan,
his mother, Mrs. Louise Jones, of Vernon, and a host of friends. A devoted husband, kind father, loyal
friend, he will long be missed by all
who knew him best.
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Free For All Pace Free For AU Trot
Purse $50.00 Purse $50.00
7   3:00 Pace Purse $50.00        Running Race Purse $25.00
GILBERT A. CURRIE.
was introduced. He expressed his
pleasure at being here and recalled
the days, twelve years ago, when he
engaged in some football games in
this city. History tells us that the
custom of strewing flowers on the
graves of dead heroes originated
with the Greeks. A far nobler par-
pose actuated our soldiers than characterized tbe ancient Greeks and
their valor was no less to be admired. We are apt to think these"
Services only as a testimonial to the
dead, but they should proclaim our
admiration for the valor of the living. We should all gain patriotism
on such occasions as these. It is
said that no civilized nation has ever
forgotten its soldiery. If this is not
true, then certainly it should be.
Onr own country baa given substantial proof of its appreciation of what
its aoldiers sacrificed, and Michigan
has dealt generously as the Soldiers
Home and other evidences testify.
He spoke of the part taken by the
children in the exercises and expressed his pleasure that such was
the fact as soon they moist take up
the task. dt carrying them on. No
training for American citizenship
would be complete without the inoul*
cation of reverence for. our soldier
dead and for the Sag.
We are all proud of the part taken
by oar state in the war. Among
the noted "War Governors," none
stood higher than did Gov. Blair.
The state contributed its full share of
tmops and their valor was second .to
eoho. Sheridan declared that if the
line- was to be held at any point,
Michigan troops should be put there*
We gather on occasions like this,
Graduating Exercises.
Bass Lake school, Garfield township, closed Tuesday afternoon With
exercises in honor of the first eighth
grade graduate, Arnold Gamble, tbe
single eighth grader this year. Miss
Mary Leifcner of Arthur, teacher,
invited Miss Luoile Williams, graduate of Lake school to participate in
the exercises. The program oon-
sisted of devotional exercises by
Bev. Wm. Johnson, songs and recitations by the pupils, talks by Miss
Leitner and Director fcW. J. Alley,
and a short address by B. S. Alley.
The ladies served light refreshments in the social time that followed.
MiSB Leitner is to teach near her
home next year, and, loath to lose
her from our midst, over thirty
friends assembled Thursday evening
in her honor at tbe home of Mr. and
Mrs, M.j£J, Wolcptt in a surprise
visit. Ice cream and cake were
served during the evening and the
circle separated at a late hour, regretting Miss Le'itner's departure.
School Report.
School  report for   Vernon   JDist.
No, 4, last month ending May 30,1913.
Total attendance 515
Total enrollment 27
Average Daily Attendance 25
Percentage of Attendance 93
The following pupils have neither
been absent or tardy   this month:
Albert   Behlke,     George    Rhodes,
James Grogan, Myrtle Koska, Hiram
Grimasdn,     Vivian   'Pope,     Jessie
Grimasoq,   Thomas  Grogan, Willie
Rhodes,   Bay    Archbold,    Bussell
Stanley, Esther Rhodes and   Irene
Pope.
The following pupils have neither
been absent or tardy during the
year and will receive the diploma of
honor: Esther Bbodes, George
Rhodes and Bay Archbold.
Martha Larson, teacher.
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not so much to honor the dead for
that is impossible, but rather to gain
inspiration for the future. In tbe
language of Lincoln, "Let us highly
resolve that these dead shall not.
have died In vain; that this nation,
under God, shall have a new birth of
freedom, and that government of the
people, by the people, and for the
people, shall not perish from tho
earth.'*
A quartette consisting of Mesdames
Smith, Mulder, Beading add Johnson
sang "Under the Willows and Cypress," the band played a closing
ode-, and another day dedicated to
our soldieryt living and dead, became
a thing of the past. ;   4
All races half mile heats, 3 to enter, 3 to start. No
entrance fee. Trotting and pacing, best 3 in 5. Running,
best 2 in 3. Money divided in harness races $25.00, $15.00,
$10.00. Running races, $12.00, $8.00, $5.00. btable, hay
and straw free. v
JOHN ASH, WILL L ADAMS. DB, STEM
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HARRISON.
Interesting Items from   Correspondent at County Capital.
Atty. R. E. Hughes of Grand
Bapids visited his parents 'over Sunday.
A. E. Bbodes of Leota visited relatives in the city last Saturday.
Irwin Bersette was tbe guest of
Wm. Murphy the past week.
Peter Laughlln of Olare was in
tbe city last Friday looking after the
interests of bis property.
Mrs. ThressaDoty of Toledo. Ohio,
was the guest of her mother, Mrs7
Wm. McKeever, last weqk.
Mrs. Dave Crawford returned last
Friday from a brief visit with relatives at Detroit.
Miss Bessie Wright of Mt. Pleasant
yisited friends in the city last Friday.
Leo Weeks of Saginaw attended
the banquet held, here last Friday,
returning Saturday.
Miss Nina Hileman of Clare was in
the city last Friday,
Fred Bond of Leota was at tbe
County Capitol last Saturday.
Mrs. Marcia Cleveland and children returned to their home last Friday at Frankfort, after a brief viBifc
with relatives.
Miss Ruth Ryan of Olare was the
guest of Miss Nettie Weatherhead
last Friday.
Miss Nina Tooley has opened an
ice cream parlor in the Birdsall
building on Main S**
F. M. Morrissey and family
motored to Arthur last Sunday and
spent tbe day at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Meyers.
Miss Iia Cleveland of Saginaw visited relatives in the city last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bingham
have returned to the city and are
occupying the Boulter residence.
Wm. Hill is home from Flint for a
month's visit.
Henry Gardner of Leota spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. John Fita-Harrison left last
Saturday for Saginaw.
Mrs. J. M, VanDusen entertained
her sister from Detroit over Sunday.
Harcourt Johnstone of Cadillac is
the guest of his grand parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Wilson.
Mrs, Ohas. Page left Thursday for
Adrian for a two weeks' visit with
relatives.
Bev. A. W. Johnstone of Cadillac
delivered a fine address last Friday
to the old soldiers.
Wm. Shaffer is home from Idaho
for a month's visit. ,
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church
met at the parsonage last Wednesday. /
Mrs. Jennie Totton and mfanfc son
of Detroit are the guests of Mrs.
Dave Crawford.
MiSs Edna Hamilton closed a Very
successful term of school in Greenwood last Wednesday. Miss Hamilton presented a beautiful book-case
to her school.
'The Ladies Aid of the Congregational church met at the home of
Mrs. Ohas, page /last Tuesday for
Special work, .    ,
Hi K. Campbell's Orchestra with
a party of joy riders motored to
Grandon to attend the commencement exercises last Monday. A, H.
Aldrich delivered the address.
FARWELI.
Paragraphs Picked Up By Our
Farweli Correspondent.
Margaret Rexrath. Heiser.
Margaret, Rexroth was born pear
Lancaster, Ba„ Jan. 10th, 1825, and
was united in marriage to Peter
Heiser Oct, 6th, 1859, to which union
were horn three childre^ two sons
and one daughter, all of Olare Oo.
With her family she moved to Ohio
in 1868, residing in Allen Co. for a
while and afterwards ia Auglaize Co,
For a number of years she has made
her home among her children and
has lived in Michigan since- the year
1904.
She became a christian at an early
age aud lived inconsistent faith  un
til ber death May 28, 1913, aged 88
years, 4 months, 9 days.
During her last illness she told her
children she was willing aqd ready
to go and entreated tbem to live true
to God that they might meet again.
She paseed peacefully away to the
Great Beyond where she will hear
tbe "Well Done" from her Master.
Her well-worn Bible shows how she
cherished its contents and her faithfulness in reading it has bsen a beautiful example for her children.
She leaves to mourn her departure
besides her three children, eleven
grandchildren and two' great grandchildren and a host of friends,
Samuel Carolus of Ohio, a nephew
of the deceased was present at the
death and attended the funeral services which were held at the Arthur
town hall in charge ^of Bev. Joseph
FIELD DAY
Largely Attended and M«ch
terest Shown.
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Mrs. W. Puffer of Kalamazoo is
the guest of her father and sister, J,
McMichael and Mrs. A. Hinds, respectively.
Mrs. L. Clark was called on Saturday to Manistee by the severe illness
of ber son-in-law, B. K, Huffman,
who is suffering from appendicitis.
Miss Carrie Bowland aud Edw.
Armstrong made an auto trip to
Lansing the last of the week,
Invitations are out for the Clayton-
Morgan wedding,
Mrs.' Jas, > McGinnis suffered a
stroke of appoplexy on Saturday
at her farm home west of tbe village.
Hopes for her recovery are entertained,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gushing of
Detroit were guests the past week of
Boyd Spring and family, the two
above named gentlemen having made
some fine catches of brook trout.
Miss Buth Hinds is spending the
week with Alma relatives.
D. Cuvrell has purchased tbe
Dawsdn residence occupied by Fred
Bingham and family. Mr. Cuvrell
will make extensive improvements
on same.
C. Stinchcombe and family have
moved to their farm in Maple Grove
for the summer months.
Mrs. C. W. Fischer and little
daughter of Grayling is the guest of
h'jr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Palmer,
Postmaster Saxton spent a few
dayethe past week at Detroit, attending while there the funeral of
his niece, Mrs. C, Welch,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Babcock were
called to Lansing Monday by the
death of the former's brother,
Warren.Babcock, who was Prof, of
mathematics and Civil .Engineering
at the M, A. C.
Born June 4th to Mr, and Mrs, Boy
Coffell, a daughter.
Among the out of town guests who
attended the Alumni Banquet were
Prof, O. M. Campbell of SebOwaing,
Henry Deveraux of Big Bapids, Mrs.
C. W. Coon of Ashley, Mrs. W.
Puffer of Kalamazoo, Mrs. D. Braey
of Harrison, Miss Lockwood and
friend of Harrison, and Mrs. O. W.
Fischer of Grayling.
The final meeting of the Farweli
Woman's'Olub for the year 1912-1913
was held on Tuesday June 3d at the
home of Mrs. Boyd Spring. The
following officers were elected for
next year. President, Mrs, Boyd
Spring; vice president, Mrs. A, J.
ChappeHl; secretary, Mrs. Eugene
Kelley; treasurer, Mrs. John. Harris.
Beulah Marie Irwin.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Irwin of Vernon died May 28th,
aged 10 months and^B days. The
funeral Was held on Thursday afternoon, being conducted by fiev^Irwin,
with   interment   in   Cherry Grove.
*    Portia Francis Smedley,
The infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Porter Bniedley ot Vernon died
on Monday/ The funeral conducted
by Bev. Irwin, was held at the home
on Wednesday with interment In
Cherry Grave.
E. Switzer.
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Church News.
METHODIST.
REV. W. k. IRWIN, PASTOR.
Children's Day program in the
morning in charge of Mrs.  Beading.
Evening topic. "We Are True
Men." Men's Class at 12 o*clock.
! Ladies Aid meets on Friday with
Mrs. Simpson. Auxiliary on Wednesday with Mrs. Mulder.
CATHOLIC
FATHER J. J.   MCALLISTER,   PASTOB
Services at 8 a. m.
FREE METHODIST
REV. B. H. DURYEE, PASTOR.
Services at the usual hours.
BAPTIST,
REV. I. WILBUR KNIGHT,  PASTOR.
Morning subject, "The Savior's
Idea of Greatness." Evening, unannounced. Baptismal service at Sheridan after sermon.
Subject for B. Y. P. U., "Seek
Peace and Pursue It," Leader, Boy
Feigbner.
congregational
rev. Geo. d. lyford, pastor
Children's Day exercises in the
morning. Short address by pastor
on "The First '^Children's Day."
Evening subject, unannounced.
Memorial address to Knights of
Pythias and Odd Fellows at 2:00 p.
m. Solo, "A Vlslon-of Heaven," by
pastor.
Ladies Union meets on Friday with
Mrs. Andrus.
LUTHERAN
REV. C. WAIDELICH, PASTOR.
Prof. O. Hensel of Saginaw will
preach at Clare at 9:30 at Hermans-
dale at 2:30, both services in German.
Class in instruction will meet at 1 p.
m. on Monday. No meeting on Saturday.
Ladies Aid meets next Tuesday
With Mrs. Fred Giebel.
Ladies Aid of Hermansdale meets
next Tuesday with Mrs. Walter
Hess, Dinner will be served and all
are invited.
EPISCOPAL.
REV. O, E, NEWTON,   RECTOR.
Sunday school at 2 p.m., standard.
Church service immediately after.
All services at Maocabee Hall.
The second "Field Day" exerciser
were held at Harrison on Thursday
of last week R«d were quite largely
attended, though only four schoole* '
took part in the contests,     While-
these wore open to all the schools e>f
tbe county, perhaps it should not be
expected that many of the rural oaea
would do so,   The business men afc
Harrison showed a generous appreciation of the occasion, closing  tlralr-
places and attending.     Financially,
also it was successful, paying all ex*
penses and*wiping out the deficit of-
last year.
The schools taking part, were Harrison, Farwrell, Long Lake and Clare.-
Of a possible' 134jjoints to be mado •
in the contest, plare won 82, Harrii-1
son 34, Farweli ]5, Long L&ke 3*.
Douglas Mooney seems to have beeu»
tbe star for the home school, winning
41 points, or one half the total..
In the restristed contests, Whaiey
of Long Lake won first in higii.-
jump; Mooney of Olare first In lOOyd'
dash, with a time of 12 seconds;; also*
standing  broad jump, making 8-fto-
8 in.
Ia the unrestricted, Brown of Har-*-
rison Is first in the 120 yd, hurdler,
Richmond of Farweli in the- Mgh,^
jump; Sutton of Clare ia' the*
pole vault; White of ©l<a*o-
in the shot put, throwing a* 12iby.
weight 33 ft. 10 in, White also. in*
first in standing broad jump,,makings
9 ft. 4 in.f and in run, hops„ step:,,
jump; Collins of Harrison first'in UK**
yard dash, time 11 1-5 seconds We
regret that space does not permitn as»
to name the 2d and 3d winners- ia.
eaclj contest.
The Farweli ball team now takee*
the silver trophy from' Clare- and'
must defend its title for it next jears.
Dies Suddenly,.
Word reached   Clare   early   *h$n*
week of the death at SpartanBbnrg,.
S, C, of W. J. Hutchinson, who^ far-
several years occupied the position-,
of Supt. of schools here.
Mr. Hutchinson has for some time"
been acting as a travelling salesman,
and was evidently in the south tor
that capacity, being sticken with »p
poplexy while seated at breakfast tenia hotel. The remains were brought.
back to Portland, Micb., for burial.
His many friends and former-
pupils will hear with regret of hie-
untimely end.
A Bride of the"Northwest.
We are in. receipt of a clipping
from a paper published at Kerro-
berts, Saek., giving a brief account
of tbs marriage af Miss Josephine
Wing who formerly lived in Clare
county to Mr, B. E. Olendenan, the
ceremony taking place May 2lst.
The groom is a member of the Arm
of Hogarth & Olendenan, who have'
the finest general store in that pros-
peroua.Canadian city where will be
their futnre home, The- Michigan
friends wish them happiness.
Card oi Thanks,
We, wish to tender ottr deepest
thanks to the friends and neighbors
for their assistance and great kindness during the sickness, death and
burial of eur dear mother?
Ohas. A. Heiser
J. B, Heiser
.    Ella A, Heiser.
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
ISABELLA COUNTY
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Cecil Sellers, 18, Broca'floid
Lizzie Hagerman, 17, Bruotnfield
Leonard E, McCullock, 48, Isabella;,
Jennie Gordanier, 48, Clare
Henry Farver, 26, Shepherd
Bessie Thomas, 23, Shepherd
John McLaughlin, 57, Vernon
Jennie -Beemer, 47, Olare
In The Realm of Sport.
Two ball games were staged in fcho*
city Decoration Day.   In the   forenoon the O, J. O. team met   the Attn.-
gradcat the old ball ground, beiog*,
defeated by the score of 101@ 6.
In   the   afternoon   some   of -tbe
playerB of former yp>8r8 organized *.
a team to represent the town, meeting tbe strong team from Boaebuato
and winning 4 to 2.     There was   a>
good crowd of fans present in 8p£6«r:
of the fact that the game was poorly
advertised.    HutchinB    and   Potter
occupied the prominent positions.
Semi-annual Clearing Sale..
Our semi-annual clearing sale begins June/5th,
.Trimmed hats, untrimmed shapesj,
flowers,  feathers, everything going-.;
ing at a sacrifice.
. A few of the sample line of the M#-
and K. corsets remain.     Made t-o
order at special' introduction  prices-
'    L. Halstead, Jackson Block..
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Card of Thanks,
We wish to express #nr heartfelt*
thanks to all who so kindly assisted
in the laying away of our dear babys;.
Mr. and Mrs, Porter Smedley
Mri and Mrs, F, Lamoreaux
add Delia.-
Mrs. Mary McCoiqneuV
This estimable lady died at ait advanced age on Saturday   at  6heias*
home in this city.  A full notice W*.K
appear next week,
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