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Cityan4 County
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GREAT CONVENTION
Of Sunday School Workers
At Harrison.
000D ATTENDANCE
And
Delegates    Most
Entertained.
Royally
11 til Id*
Circulation Grater
AHOth^r Clare County P#>?
pers Combined.     4
CLARK. MICHIGAN, Km DAY M<>KNiN<*.  DEOEMBlilK 19   1913
New Series! Vol, 22'No, f>.
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New Candy Store.
Finf! Splendid! Superb! ^Magnificent f These were among the adjectives heard in describing the1 convention of Sanday school people on
Friday of last week. How could it
be otherwise? The day was ideal;
the cordial reception by tbe Harrison
people made every one feel "at
home;" the enthusiasm of President
Fuller would put life into a corpse;
the music would lift a man off bis
feet easily enough; the addresses
were most excellent; the wants of
tbe "inner man" (and woman) most
royally provided for. How could
this convention be otherwise than a
success?
Tbe convention was held at the
Congregational church which was
very convenient for the purpose,
meals being served in the church
parlors. The music for the forenoon
seeBion was furnished by a large
choir, led by Eev. Lyford of Olare,
and in this tbe audience heartily
joined, Mrs. Dr. Lamb of Farweli
presided at tbe organ throughout.
After Bible readiDg and player by
Rev. Petershans of Mt. Pleasant, F.
W. Weatherhead very cordially welcomed the delegates and responses
were made by Mrs. T. U. Fuller of
Farweli and J. F. Tatman of Ware.
President Blaiadell of Alma was
then introduced and delivered a
most excellent address. He told oi
the two hours spent not long ago in
a depot while waiting for a train.
Among those there was a business
man who had been in Mexico during
the rule of Madeiro and had called
tipon fche Mexican president. When
he was Bbout to retire Madeiro said
to him, "Sit down, I want to aBk
you a question. The United States
is tbe greatest nation in tbe world.
Why is it so? How are these states
held together? You bold an election
and parties wage a bitter contest,
but when it is over all abide by tbe
result and there is no trouble." And
the business man replied, "I can explain it in a very  few words,    the
MTTLB EBD SCHOOL  HOUSE   tells  the
whole story." Medeiro replied, "I
believe you are right and I will put
a little red school house on every hill
in Mexico." "But" said the business man, "it will take 20 years to
do that, what will you do in the
meantime?" "Yes, indeed" said
Madeiro, "that is the question.
What can we do in the meantime."
Now Mr. JiflaiBdell agreed with the
business man's solution of the problem in part. ( It is good so far as it
goes, but does not go far enough.
It should be, the little red school
house plus tbe open Bible.
Referring to some peculiar laws
relative to Bible reading in tbe
schools, be declared that the schools
were under Bible influences constantly whether that fact was formally
recognized or not. In many colleges
credits are given on the college
course for Bible work done out side,
thus recognizing its importance.
The Bible should be studied for its
literary value and in tbis no other
book oan compare with it. Tbe book
Of Job is the greatest piece of literature in the world. The Bible bas
the grandest poetry the greatest- biographies, the sublimest narratives.
No one can understand other great
literature without a knowledge- of
the Bible. Tennyson, Whittier,
Shakespeare contain frequent Bible
references. In this book we read of
men who were in positions such as
we occupy, who were tried and
tempted as we are, and we see how
tbey lived and God'e dealings with
tbem; and thus may we learn the
kind of life we should live.
Mr. Blaisdell believes there should
be a mens class organized in every
church and told of the work done by
one suoh In East Lansing. While
these classes might take the regular
;-loeson of the day, they shonld seek
to find therein something to use in
. making the town a better place in
which to live.   The united influence
, ot snob classes in all the churches of
a town could solve almost any civic
problem.   Five young meo met at a
« txmohmn in Massachusetts and fell
-  to dloenooiag   tha election   laws of
„fe!s0t siatti, Tbfly concluded that
ikewuhotM. be a primary law and
fi&tey started the movement tbat ia
(Continued on page 4») *
The place formerly occupied by A.
E. LaPierre as a bakery will soon be
in use again, Misj Rose Russell having rented the building for use as a
candy store. The walls have been
newly decorated, the interior pat in
attractive shape, and the furniture
and equipment is being added this
week.
Miss Russell is well known, bavin?
been an efficient employee at tbe
Oalkins House for some time and
since worked a t Derby's Kandy
Kitchen.' She will no doubt enjoy
a good trade.
WISE FARMERS' GUI
Discusses The Good
Of Yore.
Old Days
The Wise Farmers Olub held a
Pioneer meeting at Glover Leaf farm
witb Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Seeley,
Wednesday, Dec, 10, with a well filled
house. After the dinner hour the Club
was called to order by tbe President,
W.J. Jennings. Song by the Olub
entitled "Where We'll Never Grow
Old." Prayer by A. P, McDonald.
Address of Welcome by host. Response by M. T. Johnson who kept
the crowd in a jolly mode for 20 min-
with his witty stories. Reqitation by
5 year old Lillian Badgley, entitled,
"Tbe Incubator Ohicken," that
brought tbe house down. Moses
Johnson then gave a short talk on
pioneer life and closed by saying, tbe
farmer is tbe most independent of
any class of persons, John Phinisey,
the oldest resident of Vernon now
living in Vernon, followed. He with
his parents settled in Vernon in 1867
and tbey were the third family in
Vernon. The late Duncan Oarmichaei was tbe fi tat white man to settle in Vernon. Mr. Phinisey told of
tbe hardships of hewing out a farm in
in the woods. Rev. A. P. McDonald
related his experience as a pioneer
preacher. P. M. Loomis, M. Burch,
Rev. Knight and Irwin gave good
talks. John Little, Philip VanOonant
and Mrs. P. M. Loomis gave short
talks on tbe same subject. Mr. and
Mrs. T. A. Badgley sang a song.
Owing to tbe lateness of tbe hour,
part of the program was omitted.
Tbe three oldest residents are John
Phinisey, Mahlon Burch and J. H
Seeley.
The January meeting will be beld
at Pleasant Valley farm witb Mr.
and Mrs. T. k. Badgley.
X
Takes A Vacation.
Geo. Johnson, who has been connected with The Olare Elevator Oo.
as manager will leave with his family soon for a trip Bouth. They expect to remain for a visit with relatives at Toledo for two or three
weeks, while Mr. Johnson will go
furthur south on business and a
pleasure trip, remaining several
weekB. H. O, Hanke, of Mt. Pleasant, assists in the elevator during his
absence.
ANN ARBOR OFFICIALS
Ready To
Assist  In
Factories.
Locating
It will be remembered tbat a few
weeks ago we published the announo-
ment that the Ann Arbor road had
established a "Development Bureau"
and appointed Mr, G. A. Weller of
Toledo as director of the same. The
oDject of this bureau is to advertise
the country generally along the line
of the road, locate settlers and assist in the establishment of factories
or any enterprise that would aid in
the development of the country.'
On Tuesday Gen, Passenger Agt.
Kirby and Mr. Weller were in town
and called at the Sentinel office.
They expressed great interest in the
proposed milk condensary' and seem
to have a high opinion of this section
for the dairy business. * Mr. Weller
said he would make a trip to New
York or do anything in his power to
assist in the matter. He will probably attend the forthcoming institute
next month and tell the farmers
something about the value of such an
enterprise.
A Big Paper.
Last week's issue of the Gratiot 06.
Herald contained 2$ pages, the largest paper ever issued from a country
office the publishers claim. We suspect tbe Hastings Banner may "go
one better" before tbe Christmas
season la over. We believe these two
papers lead the van in point of circulation and certainly they are a credit to their respective localities.
Earth _ io alt her utmost regions
Shuddered 9neafh the march of *Rome,
Whose triumphant, pagan legions
"Bragged their loot and captives homem
Must her rule go on. unceasing?
Would her armaments be hurled.
With an insolence increasing,        ■ •»
'Gainst a servile,  helpless World?
Were  *Rome*s gods alone undying?
And must other nations crook
0k> her Caesar, deifying^
Him with suppliant Word and- look?
When  it seemed her ruthless* power
JVothmg on the earth could stem*
In  that saddest, darkest hour       t
Christ Wets: horn at *Bethlehemm
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Fanc^ Stock.
D. O. Evans of Sheridan has just
purchased from specialists in that
line at Tipton, Ind., two more pigs
of the belted - Hampshire variety,
with which he expects to start a herd
that will in time ,be. the favorite
breed Of this territory. He already}
bas one pig oi the same breed, a de*
icate fellow weighing 650 pounder at
sixteen months, bat wishes to start
out on a somewhat broader   eoale.
Dance at Duncan's halt Christmas
night, December 25. adv
RODDING PROPOSITION
Adopted By   Farmers' Mutual
Ol Isabella.
At the annual meeting of the members of the1 Farmers' Mutual Insurance Oo. of Isabella,' held at Mt.
Pleasant on Tnesday, the rodding
proposition "was adopted by a vote of
185 for to 120-against. We ate informed, that there are over 2000 mem*,
bera ttl the company. If thia Is -oot-
reot, it will be Been that the-voto was
a light one.
The two direotors whOBe' term expired were reelected.
Opened Last Tuesday.
This week Tuesday marked the
opening of another grocery store In
Olare, that of George McKeever, at
the corner of McEwan ahd Sixth St.
. The building which has been owned
by Mr. McKeever for some time, has
undergone extensive repairs, a foundation being put under the building,
steam heat installed, aud the interior
put in shape for use as a store
A general line of groceries will be
carried, and tbe usual miscellaneous
articles found tn a store of this character.
URNS SCHOOL HOUSE.
Fred
Speck    Confesses
Touching It Off.
To
Last week tbe school house in district No. 5 of Hamilton township was
mysteriously burned, and the school
sfficers were at first baffled as to tbe
origin of tbe fire.
This week Tuesday Pros. Att'y
Bowler made a trip to the scene of.
fire and apprehended an old man,
sixty-eight years of age, Fred Speck,
wbo finally admitted that he started
-the blaze. Just what bis reasons
were is not clearly understood, bnt it
is thought tbat his mind is slightly
unbalanced. Tbe matter will be
brought before tbe Circuit Judge in
February.
A Deeper Cut In Prices*
We yet have a good stock on hand,
and have .cut prices still more for
next week.
$7.50 to $10.00 hats, $3,00,
$5.00 and 86,00 hats, $2.00.
83.50 hats, $1,50,
Ostrich plumes, U oft.
Fancy articles from the Ladies'
..Auxiliary on aale here. %
L* Haistead, Jackson Block.
Wanted.
- Qdod girl at Valley's  reBtawfaat.
None otae* j&eed apply,
Bauer-Cassady.
At the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauer in West
Grant, Wednesday, December 17,
oc.urred tbe wedding of tbeir daughter, Edith Marie, to Floyd Oassady
of Vernon Twp. At 3:00 o'clock to
the strains of tbe wedding march the
bridal party assembled in tbe parlor
preceded by two little ribbon bearers,
sisters of the bride. The bouse was
tastefully decorated to suit the occasion. The ceremony was witnessed
by a large company of relatives and
friends of this young couple. After
tbe ceremony, which was conducted
by the pastor of the bride, R^v. O.
Waidelich, all were invited to partake
of tbe goodies of tbis season of the
year. The numerous and beautiful
gifts gave ample evidence of the esteem in which they are beld by their
many friends. Guests from out of
town were Mr. and Mrs. Jotm Schroder of Caledonia and Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. Bleise of Hancock,  Mich.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES  ,
What The   Various   Churches
Are Planniog.
Nearly all of -the churches her%
will bave some special Christmas
exercises either on that day or ihe,
evening before. Briefly the follow-;,
ing seems to tell the story t.*-
oathomg.       • 4,
High Mass will be celebrated "afc
7:00 a, m. on Christmas morning,     '
LUTHERAN-. \
There will be a Obristmas tree aer-'
vice on Christmas eve, Wednesday-
evening?, with songs and recitations
ia botb languages. There will also
be a choir. There will be something
for everybody and all are eordiallj-
invited.
The church at Hermansdale will
have a program Friday evening*,
Dec. 26. •
BAPTIST. ' ''*
There will be a tree on Christmas
eve, and the Sunday School will give
an entertainment consisting of music, recitations and qjass exerciBej^
Mrs. Santa Glaus will appear an"&
delight the little people. All
dially invited,
EPISCOPAL.
On Christmas eve there will
tree at Mrs. Graves' with musioj
recitations, etc. It is hoped that the
rector will be present.
METHODIST,
Tbe Sunday School will hdve't,
Christmas social on Christmas evening. The program will consist;of
music and games followed by lighj;
refreshments. The Primary Department will bave a program and tree
next Sunday at the usual schopl
hour.
CONGBEGATIOBTAL.   ' S
There will be a tree and approT-
priate exercises on Wednesday evening, These will consist of muBiC,
recitations and class exercises, music beinga prominent feature. EJys-
erybody cordially invited. ?
RURAL SCHOOLS
What
Can They Do To
Various Problems?
Solye
One of the great problems that confronts the country and is being much
discussed is "How Gan tbe boy and
girl be kept on the farm?" How can
tbe concentration of population in
the cities be lessened? How can the
school be made the social center of
the community in which it is located?
In this issue appears the first of a
series of letters from Prof. John Kelley of the Central Normal. Mr, Kelley is now at the .bead of the rural
school work in that institution and
he will have something to say that
will doubtless interest all ourreaders.
Heiser-Butters.
At the M. B.Parsonage in Harrison
last Wednesday Dec. 10, occurred tbe
marriage of Ida Marie Heiser, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.4 J. R.
Heiser of Nester Dam, Arthur Twp.,
to Obas, W. Butters, son of John W.
Butters of Sheiidan Twp.
They are well and favorably known
in Arthur and we wish them a long
and prosperous journey through
life. X
"There's A Reason."
Our readers' attention will be
drawn to the unusual amount
of Holiday advertising which
has been done by our local
merchants for the past two
weeks, requiring- a twelve page
issue eaoh week to take care of
this and our other, reading
matter.
Suoh a demand for advertising space indicates the appreciation which the business men
of Olare have for a newspaper
of the circulation which tbe
Sentinel enjoys. Only the
newspaper; of big circulation
oan get reBMts in thiB way.
Attd in this field the Sentinel
stands at the bead.
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Basket Ball.
The opening games of the season
take place at the new Davis building
on 4th St. The High School girls
and boys vs. the Evar.t girls and
boys. The games are sure to be well
worth seeing. , ".
AFiiE
At Fdx Jewelry Store.. Chimes
Quarter Hours. *-■:
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Anyone who happens to be in the
jewelry store of L. G. Fox at one",;of
tbe quarter hours or better still, at
an even hour will be delighted with a
beautiful clock which he has for sale.
This is a beautiful natural finished,
mahogany clock about eighteen
inches high and twelve wide, having;
an ornamental dial, and a heavy door
of French beveled plate glass.     - •
But handsome as it is to the eye, it
is almost more pleasing to the ear,
strikirg the full Westminister chimes
at the hour, quarter, half and three
quarter hour, in addition to striking
the hour on a separate gong.      "^   x
Such a time-piece in the h'oma
would almost take the place of a
musical instrument, and would be
heard much more often.
School Play.
On Wednesday.evening, Dec. 24th,
there will be given at the West G?ant
school house a play entitled "Christmas at Finnegan's Flat." Miss Ena
Hatch, teache.r. We hope the people
will turn out enmaBBe and encourage
teacher and pupils in tbeir efforts.
ODD FELLOWS
Entertain  Rebeccas On Friday
Evening.
Last Friday evening, i)ee. 12, the
members of the Clarelodge I. O. #.F,
entertained the sister order or.Re-
beccas aod several of their friendB
and neighbors. The meeting WaB An
open one and theeveiSing was given
to speaking, jnuslo and reeitatidne.
A bountiful banqttet tvas then BetveS
and tbe balance of the evening giveh
to friendly visits between friendsaad
neighbors. About 65 persons ^ere
present and all report, a moBt enjoyable evening. *3t
Tp Correspoadents.
Thursday of next wiselc in dteM*
mas and we maat do our $hiv&fa$im
mtk On Wednesday. Pleffcle jejfi
your letted tme'-day*«die»"Watt
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