1910-09-23; Clare Sentinel

              Established 1878.
0LARJ5,  -MICHIGAN,' FRIDAY MOKNING, SEPTJSMBKK 23.1910.
NewSeries: Vol.18, No. 45
CONTEST PROVES
TO BE CLOSE ONE
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Money Coming in Freely on
the Sentinel's Big Piano
Contest.
FRIENDS ARE HELPING,
End of First Period When Watch
and Other Prizes are Given
Comes Next Week.
„ We are all pleased with the progress of our grand piano popularity
contest thus far, and especially the
way the subscriptions and renewals
have come rolling in this past week.
A number of tbe contestants are at
work in, earnest. Subscribers are
bringing and sending in cash on
their subscriptions with*" tbe request
that their votes be cast for certain
candidates, and we are careful to
obeythese instructions to the letter.
A large number of the contestants
have been nominated by two or more
people'wbich indicates that these
girls are popular and will make good
candidates.
We have pJaced the time limit on
handing in tbe money collected on
subscriptions to apply on gold watch
and other prizes, to Saturday) Oct. 1.
The Sentinel will give absolutely
free to each and every girl or lady
who brings or sends S10 or more on
subscriptions or renewal to this office on or before six o'clock,  Satur-
Bridge Broke Down.
A traction engine belonging to
Ernest Stevens broke down tbe
wooden bridge across the Little Tobacco near the Pere • Marquette
tracks about a block southeast of the
old waterworks plant. The engine
and crew crossed the bridge once
an,d had been u_on ihe hill east at
tbeD Lamont place at work* and
were rffburning when the accident
occurred.
The east end of the bridge fell witb
tbe engine but as tbe engineer was
driving carefully the engine did not
go over, which would have meant a
bad drop, A few good planks were
secured and a track was made over
which the. engine was extricated
from its difficult position. •
NEAR'BY NEIGHBORS.
Paragraphs Picked Up By Our
Farwell Correspondent.
day evening, Oct.
Oase shown here,
1, the Gold Jewel
or if you prefer,
PROSPECTS ARE EXCELLENT.
FINAL WORD
THE FAIR
Remember that Next Week
Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday are the Days,
LET EVERYBODY BOOST.
Everything Promises a Very Successful Fair if Each Does
a Little.
we *witt give; ybu a beautiful Jewel
Set Gold Eing. Those who only
bring in 15 daring this time will be
given a gold warranted Fountain Pen.
Tbe one who brings in the most on
* subscriptions daring this period will
\J be given a handsome  Elgin   Gold
"Watch.
It does not matter how many other
prizes you get, every new subscription counts 500 votes and every re-
newel 400 towards winning tbe piano.
Anyone can pay aB many years in advance as he wishes.
When the girls began to realize
.what we. are going to do for their
' efforts in this contest, they will certainly double their efforts.
Some of tbe girls may hesitate
about asking people to subscribe,
but don't be a bit backward, for if
you do, someone will get ahead of
you. Don't takeexeuses. You want
that piano or one of the other beautiful prizes. Ask all your friends and
relatives and everybody you meet to
subscribe now so you can get the
votes, as it behooveB all to make
use of every minute of time.
"Remember that you can solicit
subscriptions everywhere in the
world. It Btands every girl in hand
to do all she can to get the news out
that she is in the race.
You doubtless have relatives and
friends who live in other localities,
perhaps in other states who formerly lived in'this county, who are interested enough in you to help you.
Solicit them by letter.
Watch out big ad. next week; there
will be some excitement when you
see it. But in the meantime hustle,
it will be worth your best efforts.
Following is the list of girls who
have been nominated:
Names.
Arena Keebler,   Grant Twp.
'   Margaret LaPierre,   Glare
Jennie Reed, Ear-well
Josephine Allen, Grant Twp.
Katie McLeod, Farwell,
Stella "Wilson, Vernon Twp.
A reception was given in honor of
Rev. Jerrett and family Wednesday
evening by the members of the M.
E. church and Aid Society. Eev.
Jerrett preached a farewell sermon
Sunday, but it is not known as yet
whether he will return to the Far-
well church.
Eev. .Shipway of Olare delivered
a fine discourse at the • Congregational church Sunday evening.
Miss Yida Lossee returned to her
home in Saginaw Wednesday, after
a few days with her uncle, E. W.
Brown and family.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Giddings returned
to their home in Lansing Monday
after visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. G. E. Kelley,' for several days.
Mrs. W. R. Oalhoun returned to
her home at Milan, the yfirst of the
week having^ visited Farwell relatives
for some time.
Mr. £tnd Mrs. L. F. Leonard left
Wednesday for Paris, Mich., where
they will visit relatives.
W. O. Fuller is spending tbe "week
in southern Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. J, L. Littlefield are
attending the State Fair at J$etroit.
Mrs. James Sttorey left oh Wednesday for Saginaw where, she will
spend a few days visit-tig- Tier husband and son.
Mrs. J. O. Eassat and babe left
Wednesday for Baldwin where --he
will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Henry. ^«
Eev. W. M. P. Jerrett is attending
Conference at Jackson this week.
Dr. G. E. Lamb made a business
trip to Mt. Morris Tuesday.
Miss Fraser returned home Friday
from Providence, E. I., where she
has spent tbe past year. Miss
Fraser expresses herself as being
quite contented and satisfied with
Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Kidder of
Grand Rapids arrived Saturday for a
visit with the latter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Burton Allen.
Mrs. I. M. Armstrong returned '•
Saturday from a five weeks visit,
with Ontario relatives and friends.
Dr. Kelley has been superintending the grading of a portion of the
Lake road in-west Surrey this week.
The Congregational Ladies Aid
society met with Mrs. G. E. Kelley
at East Farm where a fine time was
enjoyed by all. Refreshments "were
served.
L. L. T. Smedley died on Monday
night, after a few weeks' illness. A
general break down of health had
been apparent for several months.
He leaves a widow, son and several
grand children to mourn. The
funeral will be held from the home
Thursday, after which the remains
will be taken to Mt. Morris for interment, where a soldiers burial
will be given. Full particulars and
obituary will be given next week.
This is ou? last opportunity to say
a'word about the fair to be held in
Olare next week under the manage-
mant of the Bi-Oounty Agricultural
Society,
If you-bave the least wish for tbe
success ,of the enterprize you will
read what we have to say below, or
at least such parts as interest you
particularly, ,-,
FAIR MANAGEMENT. I
The Bi-County fair is managed by
the officers and board of the Bi-
Oounty Agricultural Society. Tbe
society is composed of everyone
who pays the Sl*annual membership
fee. The payment of the fee entitles
the holderto the following privileges:
1, To vote for officers; 2, To hold
office; 3, To make exhibits at tbe fair
without farther charge; 4, To receive
a season ticket or four free tickets,
to the fair. The grounds are^ not
owned by tbe Society, but are leased
from the owners of the property.
At present the officers are: D. Ward,
Pres.; Obas. Stirling, "Vice Pres.; J.
E. Goodman, Treas.; E. D. Palmer,
Secy.; with W. H. Oole, John Asline,
L. H. Thompson, J. M. KcKay, F.
B, Doberty, G. E. Benner, U. H.
Patrick, T. O. Holbrook, J. A. Boeder and W. L. McNeil, directors.
Popular Voting Contest
I hereby nominate or suggest the
following name as a candidate in.
your voting contest.
Miss  — ■
I present tbis name with the distinct understanding and agreement
that my name shall not bo divulged,
and that this does not in any way
obligate me.
Signed,...,. ...» «
For Sale^-Hofeair furnace as gQO_
as new*   Will sell at a bargain.
44-tf. Olare Hardware Co
This Interests You
The Sentinel will*1* issue one day
earlier next week on account of
the fair. Eur'al correspondents must
have their letters in Olare Monday
aftetnoon next Week. Advertisers,,
niust have copy in by- Tuesday, and
Monday if possible. Church notices
and notices of for sale, etc., must
be in by   Wednesday morning.
Special Prizes.
We will pay S3 for the best supking
colt and 82 for 2nd best, sired by our
horse I-idpath, and exhibited at the
forth coming Bi-County Fair.
McNeill Bros.
. . T_
Michigan Produce Go.
South McEwan St. paysthe following
cash price for produce, to-day, for
Oream delivered 27Cj called for
*25c.   Pdulti-y wanted.
PUKPOSB OF THE FAIR.
Naturally au agricultural society
Holds, ____-_-_. There, haejbeen. a gen
eral/eall by the farmers of Glare
County and northern Isabella for "a
fair^to be held in Clare*. To meet
thiSjWish the fair was planned' io be
in tbeiJfiterestB of farmers and with
the sevkral departnJents in their
charge* asfar as possible. The names
of these superintendents were given
last week, but any communication
addressed to the secretary will reach
them,  <
PREPARATIONS FOB THE FAIR.
To start with, the grounds are well
located. The track, on which several
races have already been held, although a new one is very fast and is
better than that of many older
societies. There is ample grand
stand room. Tbe decision to hold
tbe fair this year was made late, and
while some of the preparations are a
little hurried, it Was thought better
make a start this year and find what
support could be brdught out than to
wait a whole year for more careful
preparations.
Consequently, there will.not be an
imposing lot of buildings on the
grounds. Additional stableB, shed
room and pens are being built, but
a few of the exhibits will be housed
in tents. * Some good fairs, including
tbe one at Cadillac, use tents.
While everyone will have to work
hard, things will be ready for Wednesday.
'.    * THE EXHIBITS.
What is wanted even more than a
big crowd, fast races or exciting bail
games is abundance of good exhibits.
Since this is to be essentially a farmers'
fair the farms must contribute very
liberally its products. While other
interests are asked to contribute
the chief reliance must be oft the farm.
Many exhibits this year will guarantee success next year. It- will advertise the fair better than anything else.
While liberal premiums are offered
for all classes of exhibits, we do not
count on these to draw out the products, but on a desire of farmers and
others to make a good showing and on
their pride in their farms or their skill.
We want 1000 people to make exhibits,
without reckoning on the prize, but
because they want to help show up what
Clare and Isabella*counties can do.
SPECJAT/  FEATURES. r
The management has provided six
first class horse races on two days,
three baseball games, exhibition marching drill by "Vernon Arbor No. 282, of
the Gleaners, a Grange Day, With J. A.
Helen,' of Adrian, editor of the Patron,
as speaker,,and a good band to enliven
the days with music.   This is a liberal
program, when one considers that it is
our first fair.
HOW TO EXHIBIT.
t Pec^dse Qf the late start this year and!
the tune it takes to collect advertising
copy and print a 32 page premium"
book the list was late in * appearing.
It can be found in tbe. stores and
in the hands of officers, You can got
One of the secretary, fh^ premium
list tells what to exhibit and how to
do so. Every exhibitor must be a njem-
lier of the, Bi-County Society, What
this costs and what priveleges it gives
is toid under 'Fair Management' above.
It is very desirable that the mem-,
bership fee be paid in advance and an
"exhibito-'s card" be secured from the
secretary, as it will save time on the
&rst day. No exhibits will be received
after noon of the first day 'Wednesday'
.'except for a very good reason. Mail
your dollar to the secretary or call with
it and secure the membership certificate,
6xhibitors card and season ticket,
*    -"ATTENDANCE   -AT   THE FAIR.
While in some respects the number
of good exhibits at the fair is the first
consideration, and good races and
special features are important, the fair
really depends for its financial success
on the gate receipts. It is generally
believed that with fair weather there
will be good attendance anyway.
That is why emphansis has been placed
on the exhibits, So come and be one
of the crowd, and compare notes with
your neighbors,
* BABY SHOW.^
This interesting part of the fair,
which will be the greatest loadstone
while it lasts, will be held sharply at
_ o'clock, standard, on Thursday, just
before the races. , No entry fee will
be charged, and mothers are asked
to bring or send their babies, which
must be old enough to sit up, but not
over two years old. Babies should
be brought to the women's building
in time to enter the contest promptly
on time. The contest will be of short
duration, so that the babies may not
become tired. A place has been
selected for tbe show that will insure
^.plenty of room and   no   crowding.
_7Mr«». G. E. Benner is in charge of the,
Baby Show, and mothers may communicate with her. Some pretty
prizes will be given by a committee
of competent judges.
BI-COUNTY FAIR NOTES.
L. H. Thompson, superintendent
of division F, grains and vegetables,
wishes us to_say that as he has
not the necessary means nor the
time to devote to a personal collection of exhibits for that department, bat
he hopes tbe farmers will arrange to
bring exhibits in convenient boxeB or
baskets. The number of exhibits is
what makes tbe fair, and the fa'r is
what we make it.
Bought A Horse.
John McOambly has bought a horse.
It is. evidently a thoroughbred. It is
a dapple grey, stands over 1G hands
high, is sound as a dollar,;and has fine
form. It is perfectly gentle, stands
without hitching, was never known
to run away, and would suitany lady
usually afraid of horses. This is-not
an advertisement, as we understand
the horse is not for sale, but we are
pleased to mention such a perfect
animal. Lovers of horses will want
to see this one.. It can be seen out in
front of McCambly'a harness shop.
He keeps it there to fit harness to.
It is the wooden kind. P.
IN ISABELLA COUNTY.
NEW GHURGH
 DEDICATED.
Methodists May Be Proud of
Their    Building   Just
Completed.
FBEE FROTDEBT,   -.'
EdificeImposingStructure of Cut
Field Stone and Vitrified
Brick.
Interesting News Items from Mt.
Pleasant and Vicinity.
Eeferring to live stock of all kinds,
it should be understood that at this
first fair pedigree will not be considered as essential. Also, it is not
important tbat animals be in prime
condition, since no one has had a
long time to get them in shape for
exhibit purposes. If you have anything, that you think would show up
well, even if it may not win first
premium, bring it along. Whatever
is worthy of showing to your neighbor as being pretty good is worth
bringing. It is not the few that conut
Many excellent exhibits are more
desirable than a few prize winners.
*
In order to make everything as
clear as possible, and to make it
easy for you to find just what you
are looking for, we present the information this week under distinct
heads as you will see.
*  *   *
All fruit, vegetables and grain will
be under a good roof, and all signs
point to a big exhibit of fine specimens.
*
Paul Gries'er, superintendent of
Division E-Poultry, wishes us to say
that those bringing poultry, if they
have not the regular exhibition coops
should bring fowls as far as possible
in light crates about 3-feet long, 2-feet
wide, and,2 feet high, with slats a-
cross the front and top.
" * * *
The surerintendent ofthe Women's
Department, Mrs. B. S. Lewis, is
ably assisted by the following: Fancy
Work, Mrs. U, H. Patrick; Old fashioned Things, Mrs. Jas. Duncan;
Baked and Canned Goods, Mrs. IT.
Geeck; Art Work (of all kinds*)
Mrs. E. A, Derby; Flowers, Mrs. O.
0. Harris; "Baby Show, Mrs. G. E.
Benner.
[   - E, D, PAr-iviEft,
1    - Secretary,
Ohas. Bailey was nominated for
sheriff by a majority of 24. A. N.
Ward was .nominated for* treasurer
by a majority of 539. Mr Trussell
was nominated fpr surveyor. There
was no opposition to the rest. The
democrats are very hopefull of wining one or two places on the ticket.
Nov. 6tb will tell.
The public school, the Normal
training school and the parochial
school have opened with a large
attendance.
Vermillion the defaulting cashier
of the Farmers' and Merchants'
Bank has not been heard from since
he left. His wife declares that he
has left her.
The following delegates were
selected to go to the State Convention at Detroit October 6th. O. L.
Burdiqk, F. H, Dusenbury, W. E.
Brown, John Fritz, F. McNamara,
Jas. Wood, JJ.. A. Graham, J. W.
Hance, M. Menery, Thos. Gray,
Jas. Hersee Jacob Krantz, Frank
Phillips. No resolutions were
passed. Hon. F. H. Dodds was
called for and made an address declaring himself rather as a progressive.   He was warmly applauded.
Tbe Hagan block is nearing completion and makes a big improvement to Broadway.
The new cement bridge accross
the Chippewa at the Ann Arbor
depot is completed. It- has cost Ibbb
than $3000 whereas the one east of
it cost more than this and not over
half as large. This was done by
the city and the other by contract
The new chicory plant is about
completed and capable ot handling
fifty tons a day. It.will begin oper-
ations October 1st. The crop looks
well. Those in authority say the
soil is well adapted for this product
around here.
The condensed milk factory will
pay per hundred pounds of milk as
follows: Oct. Si.60, Nov. fl.70, Dec,
Jan., and Feb., $1.75, March $1.65.
Miss Wilsey, now teacher of the
fifth grade in the Normal Training
school, and another lady were advised by a sailor not to board steamer No. 18 Of tbe Pere Marquette line
as he thought it unsafe, just before
its ill-fated trip. They took his advise and remained on shore and thus
saved their lives while the sailor
went and was drowned.
In raising a house the other day
E. D. Morrison found a large snake
curled up under it; It is not a native
of this state and is supposed to have
escaped from a show. It is light
color and bas a white ring every few
inches apart. It measured six feet
long and about six inches around.
Last Sunday was a red letter day
for the Methodists of Clare and vicinity. In dedicating their beautiful
new structure to the cause for which
it was erected, they behe'd the culmination of a work for which pastor,,
societies and people have toiled faithfully for months in the past.
Though "the structure, is not entirely completed, still it was desired to
hold these services before tbe close
of the conference year. By-> dint of
hard work and the help of many
willing hands, the end was accomplished. In response to a summon for
volunteers, nearly or quite one hundred persons assisted in putting in
the seats on the preceding   evening.
The missionary spirit, so character-
tic ofthe Methodist church led to the
organization of a society herer over
thirty years ago. The old church
structure, a portion of which was
utilized in the erection of the new,
served its day and generation but
bad become entirely inadequate to
tbe growing needs of tbis day. The
society entered upon the work "of
erecting this new building in a sys-
Petition Dismissed.
Tonkin is on the west side of section 29 of Arthur township. From
Tonkin a quarter-line road rnnS east
to Section 28. The Brand farm1 is
situated on section 28 opposite the
end of this road and extends north
into section 21. There is no road
across section 28 nor on the north or
south sides of it, but across the fiver
north there is a road leading east on
tbe one-eighth line of section 21.
Many residents of Arthur township
desired a road opened up on tbe
section line between sections 21
and 28, and filed their petition
with Highway Commissioner John
Alwood. As this would ' make a
road across the Brand farm juBt
north of the barns, Mr. Brand filed
a protest signed by a number of citizens. It was also held by Mr. Brand
that there was a good road only one-
quarter of a mile further north, and
that the expense of the new-road
would 15e considerable.
The hearing of the petition and
objections was held Tiiesday, Jos. F.
Bowler appearing for Mr. Brand.
The commissioner disSmissed the
petition for the new rbad.   ".
tematic, business-like way, and by
good carefnl management-bave, at
a cost of $6500, a property well worth
810,000. To E. B. Gorr of this city,
the architect and supervisising build
er, the society is indebted, and for
his valuable counsel and assistance,
public acknowledgement was mada
by the pastor at Che dedicatory services.
The basement walls are of stone of
the "rambling-rubble" style, above
they are of dark,' paving brick witb
stone trimmings. The basement is
high and well lighted and contains,
beside room for heating apparatus,
suitable conveniencies for the primary department of the Sunday
school and for social functions. The
auditorium is seated with about 250
chairs while the galleries and class
rooms have a seating capacity of
some 200 more. Tqe work [of decorating tbe building has been done
by Gibson and son of Cadillac. The
heating is by steam and the lighting:
of course by electricity.
It had been hoped that Pres. Dickie of Albion/might be present at this
service but in hie absence Dr. Martin
of the college ably responded. At
both morning and evening service
the room was filled, indeed extra
seats were necessary for the latter.
In the morning Dist. Supt. Oogshall
preached a plain practical sermon
and held the close attention of all
present. At the close the statement;
was made that the church needed
$1500 to pay up its building indebtedness and within the limit of a half
hour, $1600 was pledged. This was
augmented by some $300 more at the
evening session so that not only is
the indebtness wiped out, but sufficient for furnishing the church assured. Itwas observed that the Herrick people, who are also in this
charge, were liberal donors.
The address of Dr. Martin in the
evening was an able, eloquent effort
and at tbe close the formal' dedicatory services were held. The "present board of trustees, consisting of
O. A. Reading, A. E. Mulder, Levi
Shafer, L. M. Converse, O. W.
Smith, Edgerton Switzef and Perry
Brown, came in for a strong word of
commendation, Eev. Walker saying
that no pastor ever had a more loyal,
faithful board than they had been.
We believe we shall reflect the sentiment of the church when we say
that no inconsiderable credit is due
the pastor for the successful completion of this enterprise. With unflagging zeal and faith he Steadily labored. That his work has been appreciated by his church 1b Showi-
in the unanimous expressions for his
return.
Well may the Methodists feel proud
of their new structure. It is a Credit
to them and an honor to the city.
Few toje/ns Of the size of Clare can
boast of better church buildings than
we have here.
Mrs/ Trimble will keep her house
open during the fair for meals andi
beds.   Cynthia Trumble 45p,