1913-09-05; Clare Sentinel

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Established 1878
CLAKE, MIOHiaAN, FRIDAY MORNlfW, .SEPTEMBER 5, 1913.
New Series: Vol. 21, No. 43
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Between First Issue and That
Published Now.
Seems to Have Developed Into
Great Newspaper Man.
We have received from Edmonton,
Alberta, a copy of the Daily Bulletin of tbat city issued August 13, also
a copy of the first iseue of the paper December 6, 18S0. The contrast
is indeed interesting. The copy of
the latter sent us is a "souvenir"
aifair nnd is provided with a cover,
something that the ordinary subscriber did not get.. The sheet is a
folio, pages 0x7?-e' inches, two columns to the page, and printed almost entirely in 6 point type. Its
total advertising: patronage consists
of 5 liners. The announcement
states tiiat it would be published
every Monday morning from December 1st to May 1st, and the subscription price was $2 00. Whether the
people were too busy to read during
the summer, doe& not appear.
The absence of much news from
the east is explained hv "the line is
down." Thera ia a fair amount of
local news. It seems there was a
little "cold snap" on, the thermometer registering 47 degrees below
zero. Tbe "ruling prices" on some
products were, wheat $2 00 to 2.50;
potatoes, fl.00; peas, 25 cents a
pound; butter 50 cents a pound.
Tbe issue of August 13, 1013 is a 7
column paper with 1(5 pages. Whether the usual issue is as large or not
is unknown, but probably not. The
Fair is on and tbis issue is largely
. devoteu to booming that and probably is of extra size. If one may
judge by the cuts, there must be
some fine horses up there. We
notice the schedule of races for one
day provides S6100 in purses, so they
do not seem to be running the thing
on a small scale. The paper has a
liberal advertising patronage, those
five lonely liners having grown into
an entire page of "want ads." and
similar classified advertising with
several pages  of   display   ads.
Accompanying this big sheet is a ten
page supplement devoted to booming Fort George, in British Columbia, a town that people here probably have h^ard nothing about. We
suspect real estate brokers at Edmonton are back of this supplement.
However that is of no consequence.
The interesting thing about it is that
it was the work of Dr. Gray and as
this was his first essay in tbat line,
doubtless he feels more or less proud
of the matter. It strikes us that he
may well feel gratified at his success.
We hardly see how an old hand at the
business could have done better.
There is an exceedingly interesting
write-up of the city and country, the
natural advantages and wealth of
forest, mine, water power, eet, with
a history of the city and outlook for
the future, The supplement is illustrated and embellished with a
great number of views of .the city
and various buildings therein, also
country scenes outside. It certainly
should give Fort George a great
boom.
A Cheap Paper.
Perhaps some of the older readers
of the Sentinel may remember the
"Rev. Petroleum Vesuvius Nasby"
Avho used to write from the "Confederate Cross Road," one of the cleverest political writers this country ever
produced. Tbe man was D. R. Locke
.of the Toledo Blade whose sons still
publish the paper. By special ar-
rangment with the Blade, we can
furnish the weekly edition in connection with the Sentinel, for the
small sum of 25 cents a year. Tbis
makes a very cheap weekly. See ad
in this issue.
A pretty wedding took place at
high noon at the home of Mrs. N, A.
Hicks, 621 Queen Street, when her
daughter, Miss Rosa Hicks, of Lansing was united in marriage to Fred
Tillotson of Detroit, Bon of Mr. and
Mrs. M. L. Tillotson of Elsie. The
ceremony was perfsrmed by Rev.
C. R. Wolford. Miss Tena MacDon-
ald of Lansing was bridesmaid and
Walter A, Maynard of Detroit was
best  man.
Following the ceremony, a delicious wedding dinner was served by
Misses Catherine MacDonald and
Erma Feighner of Lansing. The table was prettily arranged and decorated with carnations and greenery.
The color scheme was white and
pink.
Although Mr. and Mrs. Tillotson
have never lived here, they have
many warm friends and acquaintances in Owosso. The bride spent
practically all of her life in Clare,
before going to Lansing to live.
After graduating from the Lansing
Ilt>«inP9a college, she was employed
as bookkeeper in Capitol National
bank of that city.
Mr. Tillotson is a graduate of the
M. A. O. and at present is employed
by the Detroit Illuminating company
in Detroit, where he will take his
bride. Tbey will reside at 1460 15th
street.—Owosso Press-American.
Mrs. Rebecca Sexsmith.
Largest  Senior   Class   In   the   History
of ihe  School.
Millinery Opening.
Opening of fall and winter millinery
September 11—12—13.
• A large assortment of trimmed hats
and uptrimmed shapes now on display. Store crloses at 6 o'clock except Saturday at 8:30.
L. Halstead—Jackson Block.
Summer Is Over.        i
It is time to think seriously about
What you are going to wear when the
cool weather oomeB on. Wm. H.
Bicknell'oalls particular attention in
hiB page ad. to new clothes for Fall,
and also offers some special bargains
during Sept.   Notice what he says.
FIE RACES PROMISE
The schools of tbe city opened on
{Tuesday  with   the  entire   force   of
nachers at tbeir post.    Much  to the
gratification of all, Mrs. Mabel Smith
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MIPS IXXX FISK, PRINCIPAL.
this about. We should bo prepared
to welcome in all the girls and hoys
from the surrounding country who
would naturally seek our High School.
! teacher of music and  drawing, waa j They need the school and  we   need
Clare Becomes a Member of
Central Michigan  Circuit.
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When it became a certainty that
no fair would be held at Clare this
fall there was great disappointment
among the many horsemen in and
around tbe city as well as to many
others who enjoy seeing good races.
But through a lucky chance there
was an open week in tbe Central
Michigan Circuit comprising tbe
towns of Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant, Cadillac and Gladwin. Steps were taken
at once to put Clare on tbe map as a
hustling town in the matter of sports-,
and by putting up an advance guarantee of a thousand dollars, arrangements were made to make this city
a member of the circuit. Last week
occurred the races at Ithaca, three
days this week were devoted to tbe
game at Mt. Pleasant, and next week
the same horses as well as some additional from home will make things
bum at Recreation Park. It is expected tbat fully fifty horses will be
on band to contest tbe races.
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Mra. Rebecca Sexsmith, whose
maiden name was also Sexsmith,
was born in Ireland Oct, 15, 1821, and
while a child came with her family
to Kent Co., Ontario, where the major part of her life was spent. Here
she grew to womanhood, married
and reared a family of ten children,
all of whom grew to manhood and
womanhood. Coming here 29 years
ago she had grown into the hearts of
all who knew her. and to all she was
"Grandma Sexsmith " Her physical
stamina was something most remarkable. Until only a tew days
before her death, she always seemed
well. And the .happy, thankful
heart s hve manifested always
for tbe blessings of life would lead
one to say of her witb Whittier:
"Unspoken homilies of peace
Her daily life is preaching;
The still refreshment of the dew
Is her unconscious teaching."
Her long life came to an end on
Wednesday and the funeral, conducted by Kev*. Irwin held from the
Methodist church on Friday. It was
very largely attended and the profusion of beautiful flowers told of the
affection of iriends. Sje had outlived six of her ten children, the
surviving four caring lovingly for
her in her last sickness. The daughters, Mrs. W. H. Bedford and Mrs.
B. W. Hazlett of Ontario and Mrs.
Mary Williston and Miss Emma Sexsmith of tbis city, with 32 grandchildren,^!) great grand children remain to cherish as a precious legacy
j tbe memory of this dear old lady.
TEACHERS MEETING.
MISS ALTA .SHTMJIKLL.
A Great Crop.
We are informed that John Fitz-
Patrick of Arthur recently threshed
from 7 acres of clover seed 26 bags
of seed, thought to weigh in the
neighborhood of B0  bushels of   Beed.
If this is true, we tbink he can
safely claim the champion yield of
clover seed. It eclipses any thine
we ever heard of before. At present
prices this would bring in the neighborhood of S600. 'This knocks the
cucumber deal silly.
LADIES UNION
Delightfully     Entertained     B y
Mrs. William Richmond.
On Friday of last week, a number
of members of tbe Ladies Union
wended their way to Farweli to accept the hospitality of Mrs. William
Richmond. The funeral of Grandma
Sexsmith prevented a large attendance, but those that went are loud
in their praises of the good time had
and of their hostess as an entertainer.
A sumptuous dinner was one of the
attractions.
able to be present at the opening.
"Notwithstanding the high rate of
tuition here, the cohesiveness of
class spirit holds the senior class together, 24 strong. Unless some fall
by tbe wayside during tbe year, it
will be the largest class in tbe history
of the school.
While the total enrollment, 315, is
about the same as last year, the
steady decrease in the High School
is not pleasant to contemplate. 22
foreign pupils therein now, 35 one
ago, 50 two years ago. We are not
calling attention to this for any criticism, but "brethrea, these things
ought not so to be." No friend of
the school can help regretting the
conditions that have tended to bring
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them. No High School teacher needs
to be told tbat they make excellent
material upou which to work.
The entire school is now boused in
tbe one building. The room partitioned oft on tbe first floor last year
has been enlarged and will be used
by Mr. Olson as a recitation room.
An additional room has been arranged in the basement for the classes in
music and drawing. The 7th grade
pupils return to their room.
We have already expressed our
pleasure at the retention of so many
of the old teachers. Thenew corners
g".ve promise of being worthy coworkers.
Interesting Session  Held Here
On Saturday.
" We regret that we were unable to
attend the meeting here last Saturday. A very interesting «nd profitable session was held. We are informed that at the meetings held
here and at Harrison nearly, or perhaps quite, all the teachers of the
county were present. • t'omm'r
Aldrich discussed practical topics,
drawing out the ideas and experiences of others in relation thereto.
Kspecial attention seems to have
heen given to the importance of having a definite plan and program of
work at the outset, thus impressing
the pupils with the belief that the
teacher is master of the situation.
The importance of discipline and the
factors conducive thereto, and the
desirability of a uniformity in keeping records were discussed.
Such meetings cannot fail to be of
great value, especially to those without experience in teaching.
An Excellent Thing.
More and more the banks of the
country are coming to see the value
of encouraging thrift among tne
people with whom tbey deal. And
one of tbe most practical ways of doing this is to stimulate economy in
tbe home. Tbe Citizens State Bank
now offers to loan a handsome Security Savings Bank to anyone for the
asking, into which surplus change
can be dropped. They explain the
plan fully elsewhere.
An Unusual Big Line.
Wilson—Davy Co. seem to take
particular pride in their line of coats
for this coming season as indicated
by the cuts shown in their ad on
another page. They are now ready
to display the latest styles and
effects.
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MISS WINNIFBED CROEL.
MRS. MABEL SMITH.
Auction.
On Tuesday next, F. E. Gardner
will have an auction sale of farm
stock and tools at the farm one mile
northwest of this city. As will be
seen on another page, the stock includes 2 horses, 3 mules, a high bred
colt, several cows, heifers, calves and
hogs. In this dairy country, the fine
Holstein bull offered should attract
some sharp bidding. There is ajso
quite an amount of farm tools. It is
an afternoon sale and John Beadle
is the auctioneer.
Attention
Contractors
Builders.
and
Sealed bids will be received for the
building and furnishing materials
for a brick school house 26 ft. by 36 ft.
•With belfrey and wood house at Lake
George, All bids are to be in on or
before September 15, 1913, but the
board reserve the right to reject all
bids. For definite plans and specifications see or write F. A. Luce,
Lake George, Mich.
Canning Tablets at Anderson's.
Goes to Long'Branch.
After a' residence of 20 years or
more here, Mrs. Bertha Bruske left
on Saturday for Detroit where she
will visit for a few weeks. From
there she goes to Port Richmond, N.
Y., to visit the family of her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Rayner, then to Long
Branch, N. J., where her daughter,
Louise, has a fine position in tbe
schools and where her future home
will be. Mra. Bruske leaves a wide
circle of friends here who will regret
her departure and whose best wishes
go with her to the new home.
W. G, T. U. MEETING
BOSTON BLOOMERS
Defeat City  Team In   A Fast
Game Last Week.
Thursday afternoon of last week?
was the time when the girls from the
cultured "Hub of the Universe" were
present to try conclusions with tha
committee of nine chosen to represent tbe Oity of Clare at the usual
meeting place.
It might be explained that we don't
claim a personal acquaintance with
any of the ladies, aud tbey didn't
offer to show ns any letters from
home. But it is just as easy, to our
way of thinking, to suppose they
were from Boston as from anywhere
else,
It took several male players to
make up this team of bloomers from'
the east, but it is only natural when,
we stop to think of it candidly, that
women should shrink from accepting
such positions o f trust a n d
responsibility as that of pitcher,
and catoher and shortstop. True,
Anna *she of demure looks—did hold
clown tbe last place, but she was not
only short but made a short stay in
that position, - preferring tbe ^s
strenuous duties of a center fielder.
Still the girls were not bad players
aa the error column shows. And
they could also talk. There waa
Carrie who took care of first, and
bandied tbe ball as though she bad
played einoe Cy Young was a baby..
But, as one fellow said, ebe was sucks
a good talker tbat it made her playing seem p.oor by comparison.
The game started witb the Bloomera
at bat, the first two up getting basea
on balls. A sacrifice by Carrie made a-
score look easy, but Hutch struck out
the next two, and the first suspense
was over.   In tbe second inning,  an
unlucky present of a   base   on   balls
combined with a steal and a bit gave
them the first run.   Another was added in the fifth on two hits and an error,
Clare started its first rally the sixth
with a two-bagger by LaFrombois.
After Page struck out, he made a
dash home on a long hit by Reynolds,
but was called out for failing to touch
third. The only run for the home
team came in the next inning when
Forbes made a hit and took second
on a slow throw-in, skipping home on
a safety by Foss. After that, only
one man reached Becond, a base on
balls and another hit giving them a
false start in the eighth.
This made the final score two to
one in favor of the girls, and so went
the big end of the gate receipts. It
was what you might call a tight game
from start to finish, and was well'
fought by the home players. A crowd
of close to three hundred people
was present and all seemed to enjoy
the even contest. See how they
acted;
Officers Arrange   Program For
Spring Meeting.
On Friday of last week, Mrs. Stella
Lampman of Shepherd, President,
and Mrs. Orser also of Shepherd,
Mrs. T. U. Fuller of Farweiiand Mrs.
Weston of Ooleman officers of the
Tri-County Association met here at
at the home of Mrs. O. L. Poulson
who is this county's representative
in that organization. The association
comprise the counties of Midland,
Isabella and Clare. The outline of a
program for the spring meeting at
Farweli were arranged. The W. O,
T. U. ia doing a good work everywhere and doudtless this coming
meeting will be a great success.
Seems To Like Texas.
Otto Heber who recently visited
Texas was in town on Saturday. He
appears to think the Lone Star state
all right in many particulars. He
went in tbe afternoon to Ashley
where be teaches next year. Arthur
Sharland of Hatton returned with
him. We are informed that Mr.
Sharland found the Texas climate
quite beneficial to him and expects
to return there soon.
Clare
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Page   2
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Reynolds   C
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Forbes   3
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Anna   CF
Grennan   C
Carrie   1
Boyle   SS
Happy   2
Bohtey   3
Marie   LF
Jack   P
Oakes   RF
Pete   RF
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Strick out by Hutehins, 11; By
Jack, 5; Bases on balls, Hutehins, 5;
Jack, 2. Two base hits, LaFrombois.
Double play Boyle to Happy to-
Carrie.
In Mormondom.
A card from Dr. Mulder at Salt?
Lake City announces that he is "taking in tne sights." The card show$
the famous Mormon square with the
Tabernacle and Temple looming up
prominently. The ordinary "unbeliever" is not allowed to see the inside of the Temple, but perhaps the-
doctor's .winsome smile may gain
him an entrance. We trust' that the
blandishments of President Smith
and tbe other church fathers will not
induce him to enter the fflld and become a "Latter Day Saint."
Get the book "Winning of Barbara
Wort'h," 50 cents at Anderson's.
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