1910-11-04; Clare Sentinel

              Sentinel.
Established 1878.
OLARE    MICHIGAN,   FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 4 1910.
NewSeriee: Vol.18, No. 51
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HARRISON.
Interesting; Items from  Correspondent at County Capita).
W, R. Orane who for the last
three months has been working in
Lansing, returned home Saturday
aighti accompanied by Peter King of
Grand Ledge.
The Thimble Club had a masquer-
''- ade dance at the opera house Monday nigbt.
• Peter King, who has been visiting
at the home of Mrs. E, O. Hatch,
returned to his home at Grand Ledge
. Tuesday. He has been looking over
the vicinity for some land.
I The boys behaved themselves very
well Monday night as there was no
particular damage done except soaping windows and stealing wagons.
Of course the night was celebrated
by the blowing of whistles and ringing of bells.
Miss Glayds Kirschbaum, who is
going to school at Mt. Pleasant
visited friends and relatives in Harrison over Sunday.
Charles Hileman, who has been
working as fireman in Little Book,
Ark,, died suddenly after being sick
for a few hours, and was brought
home for burial last Friday. Tbe
fnneral was held in the M. E. church
Saturday, Bev. Mr- Dunbar spoke
words of consolation to the bereaved
'relatives and friends. -
Paragraphs Picked Up By Our
Farwell Correspondent.
THE REPUBLICAN
COUNTY TICKET
A Final Word about a Few of
The Nominees To Be
Voted on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ira Badger left on Saturday
for a visit with relatives at St. Louis,
Michigan. r
Msss Fva Middleton of Niagara
Falls, N. Y., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Winter, and family.
Mesdames Beed and Marsh visited
Cadillac relatives the last of the
week.
Mrs. A. McLeod is entertaining her
mother from Bad Axe, Michigan.
Born on Sunday, Oct. 30, to Mr.
and Mrs. John Campbell, a daughter.
Mrs. Campbell has be.n spending the
past few months at the home of her
brother, George W. Palmer and family-
Mrs. C.  McMillan was on  Friday
called to Thompsonvilie, Mich., by
the illness of her grandson.
Mrs. C. Badger of Lake is a guest
at the bom. of I. W. Badger.
Farwell in the near future expects
to be entertained by the poet, Will
Carlton.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Shumway of
Clare visited their son, Forest, over
Sunday.
The F. W- C. held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs.
Chas. Coors, Wednesday. Guests
present, Mrs. S. O. Kirkbride and
Mrs. E. H. Waller. Next meeting
with Mrs. W. C. Fuller.
The ground on which the Littlefield block burned is being cleared
for the erection of a new building.
Jas. Stinchcombe Jr., is about on
crutches, tbe resnlt of stepping on
a rusty nail.
George A. Davis was^ down from
Cadillac tbe first ofthe week calling
on old time friends.
Much sympathy is felt for Dr. and
Mrs. L. L. Kelley for the loss of
their infant son, birth' and death
both occurring Sunday,  Occ. 30th.
Mrs. L. Clark returned Monday
from Evart, having visited her
daughter, Mrs. B. K. Huffman*
A fine time was enjoyed at the
Hallowe'en social given at the home
of J. J. Saxton A fine program
was rendered and refreshments
served.
J. W. Beed was called to Olio
Thursday by the death of his sister,
Mrs. Wm. Johnson.
Another Landmark Going.
Henry Grover. has bought and is
tearing down the Bogardus building
on McEwan street, which will leave
but one of the older wooden business
places north of the railroad. It was
built about 1877 by John Slattery for
a hardware store.
More Library Money.
Game Warden Pettit seems to be
making life a burden to violators of
the game laws. Last Wednesday he
arrested Burt Anspaugh for trapping
out of season along Muskegon river,
and Justice Young of Harrison
assessed him S16.80 for the offense.
Congregational rummage sale in
basement of Dunwoodie building
begins next Saturday, Nov. 5th.
Bead what Featherly & Co, says
in their Big Add in this issue.
the manifold duties of the combined
offices- will  be performed  speedily
and  accurately  if   he continues in
office.   In his case it is certainly a, Unique.and Delightful Party
case of the people seeking the fnan,
and not the man seeking the office.
The patrons of the office have every
reason to believe that, the
GREETED BY GHOSTS.
Honor of Miss Sewell;
in
NO SPLITTING THE TICKET.
Every Man on ihe Republican
- Party Ticket Worthy of
Support.
Next Tuesday is election day.
Forty-four states will select state and
county officers. In Michigan the
contest will be strong on Governor
and probably on two congressmen.
In this state a vote for senator and
representative is a vote for or agait st
Chas. E. Townsend asU. S. senator.
The Sentinel presents a discussion
of state candidates elsewhere in this
issue.
We can not see but that the republican nominees in the districts to
whioh Clare oounty belongs, Dodds
forOongress, Foster for the state senate and Cummins for the house, will
be re-elected by handsome majorities
even though this is an off year.
There is no reason either in the men
or the situation why they should not,
In the county there is no contest
on prosecutor, and all that is needed
for that office is the formal announcement. The offices of circuit
court commissioner and coroners go
with the ticket, and of course there
is no doubt on that score.
Begarding the other officers there
is more or less of a contest, though
in several instances it is not very
strenuous, and in no case should a
republican hesitate a moment in supporting his party's nominee. Only
by republican votes can any one on
the opposition ticket be elected in
Clare county. The gentlemen on
the democratic ticket are individually excellent men, and it is a matter
of regret that good men should be
defeated, but they happen to stand
for democratic ideals, and their
success in county, elections would
strengthen the democratic party in
state and nation, and the people are
hardly ready to go back to democratic conditions of Cleveland's time.
Herewith is presented a brief summary of some of the republican
county candidates. Part of this is a
repetion, but facts always bear repeating.
Foa Sheriff, Lew W. Sunday.
Beferring to the sheriff, Lew W.
Sunday is now serving his first term
in that office. He has performed his
duties fearlessly, conscientiously and
economically.   He is  a   farmer   by
these offices, combining as they do
tbe duties of three offices in one,
those  of county clerk,  register  of
What would yon do if a ghost with
work of all the white and fluttering garments
of the grave should meet and greet
you when about to cross a friendly
threshold?   What if the ghost should
deeds, and abstracts and title work,! be plural—three or four of them?
will continue ,to be carried on in a \ Well, if you're a woman, you wonld
proper manner. His courteous and be likely to scream j if a man, you'd
kindly attitude toWardB the probably swear off. But that is jnst
patrons of the office, and the j what befell a • party of Clare'young
public generally, as well as his atten- ladies, who assembled last Friday
tion to every detail of the work, has •evening (note the unlucky'day) at
satisfied the people of the  county, the home of A.; E, LaPierre in the
training, and is backed by tbe great
farming interests of the county.
He made a splendid record oh the
board of supervisors, and is now
making good as sheriff. Moreover,
it is generally conceded that he is
entitled to a second term.
FOB 0-.EBK AND REGISTER OF DEEDS,
Francis M. Morrissey.
Francis M. Morrissey is the candidate on the republican ticket for
re-election to tbe office of   county
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f I •' TO
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that it would be for the best to continue him therein.
For Treasurer, Thos. S. Dorsey.
Thos. S. Dorsey, candidate for the
treasursbip,   seems   to meet    with
popular favor.  As a painstaking and
accommodating deputy treasurer he
has evidently earned a warm place
first ward.
The occasion was a party given by
Mies Emma LaPierre in honor of
Miss Eska Sewell. Miss Sewell has
1 been employed for two years in the
dress goods department of Wilson-
Davy Co. She resigned her position
to accept one at Auburn, Ind., which
is near her home at Hamilton. In
anticipation of the departure of this
popular young lady Miss LaPierre,
also employed at .Wilson-Davy's**
gave the party, inviting a score of
young lady friends for a farwell
Halloween party.
From the ghostly greetings at the
door until the dispersal at the witching midnight hour ther>e was a series of surprises for the guests, and
Miss LaPierre proved to be a
royal entertainer. Ghosts were
always in evidence. Among tbe
numerous entertaining features were
business with tbe treasurer's office.
This county is wisely Kdisposed to
continue his efficient service.
For Surveyor, * kthur D. Johnson
Arthur D, Johnson is a candidate
for re-election ns Purveyor. He
takes pride in his work, and is
great demand borb_ in Olare county
arid outside. Of late, besides the
usual running out of boundary lines,
Mr. Johnson bas been called to profile grades and estimate on cuts and
fills for the state award and other
in the   regard   of   persons   having tne     "maid-of-the-mist    fountain,"
where each maiden learned her fate,
unique refreshment service, a mock
wedding, music and dancing. The
color scheme was yellow throughout
With multitudes of Jack-o-lanterns,
The girls present gave Miss Sewell
jn j a handsome signet ring as a souvenir
of the occasion. They all pronounced
the party a "perfect success" and
voted Miss LaPierre a charming
hostess. p.
clerk and register of deeds because
the people of the county have by experience learned to trust him with
that important office, and know that
road work, in which work be is) quite
proficient. We bave now in hand a
letter received, from the state good
roads department commending very
highly his work in Clare county. A-
mong other things State Commissioner Ely says that no criticism had
ever gone out from his office in regard to Mr. Johnson's profiles.
For Drain Commissioner, John W.
Hampton.
Last on the ticket, but by no
means least in importance, is the
county drain commissioner. John
W. Hampton of  Sheridan  township
is the republican nominee Mr.
Hampton is a graduate of the hard
but effective school of the mine and
of the farm. He has helped to make
Sheridan township one of the finest
in Michigan. He is a man of sterling
character, and is highly esteemed by.
all who know him. He has not before been a candidate for county
office, but has frequently been township treasurer and supervisor, proving himself one of the best officials
the town has had. He is especially
well fitted for the duties of drain
commissioner.
Mrs. Ira Bellinger.
The death of Mrs. Ira Bellinger,
occurred at her home in Bay Oity
Monday, Oct. 24, after an illness of
some length. Her funeral took place
Wednesday following from the
Hinkle school house, three miles
west of Clare, with interment at
Farwell, Bev. W. A. A. Shipway conducting the services.
Mrs. Bellinger's maiden name was
Florence Hinkle. She was born at
Bichmond, Genessee (jounty, 49 years
ago last February. When she Was
eleven years of age her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Hinkle, moved to
what became known as Hinkleville
west of Olare.
Twenty-seven years ago last May
she was married to Ira Bellinger.
As he was a railroad man, having
been an engineer for many years,
they went where his
him, living at Clare,
other points, and for
years at Bay City.
Mrs. Bellinger's parents and a
brother died some years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by
a brother, Fabian, and two sisters,
Beulah and Elizabeth Hinkle, Mrs,
Bellinger was a lady of splendid
character, and was highly esteemed
by every one who had the pleasure
of her acquaintance. The Sentinel
joins other friends in extending
sympathy to the bereaved husband
and immediate relatives.
* Folfcz-'Lansingi.
On Tuesday evening Nov. If-jt, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Veale, life long friends of the
groom, Miss Eose Ethel Foltz, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Amos Foltz of
Olare, became the wife of James
Dayton Lansing of this oity in the
presence af about thirty near relatives and intimate friends.
The bride was attired in white mes-
saline silk, while Miss Hazel Foltz
who acted as bridesmaid wore a
dress of white chiffon.
The groom and best man, Mr.
Clyde Story rf Vernon, wore the
conventional black.
The ceremony wa_ performed by
Bev. A. R. Harper of the Broadway
Christian* church, using the ring
service which united these two popular young people for life.
. After tbe usual congratulations a
three course luncheon was served.
The bride is a charming young
lady who has many friends in Clare
and the surrounding community.
Mr. Lansing is a native of Isabella
Co., being the son of the late Gabriel Lansing of Wise.
He has spent a number of years on
the great lakes as steward, but at
present is employed as chef at the
Bennett House.
Mr. and Mrs. Lansing left amid a
shower of rice to spend a few days
at Detroit and Jackson, and on their
return to Mt, Pleasant will be at home
to their many friends at 505 North
Lansing St.
The out of town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Dawson of Clare,
sifter oi the 'groom, and the two
Misses Foltz, sisters of the bride, the
two Misses Lansing of Herrick neic-
es of the groom, OJyde E. Story of
Vernon, Charles Smith of Clare^ aud
Charles Bartell of Owosso.
The bride and groom stood beneath
a beautiful arch of Autumn leaves
and white asters, while friends surrounding them vied with one another in heartiest wishes for the
peace and prosperity of their future
life.     X
MT. PLEASIBT.
Interesting Ne\»H Items from Mt.
Pleasant and Vicinity.
WILl ELECT OFFICERS.
Bi-Gounty Agricultural  Society
To Meet Saturday, Nov. 12.
There will be a meeting of members of tbe Bi-County■• Agricultural
Society ^at the Oity Hall Saturday-
afternoon November 12 at two o'clock
to elect officers for next year and to
discuss improvement of the grounds
and plans for next year's fair.
Everyone who paid the dollar membership fee tbis year is entitled to
vote.
The present officers are, president,
D. Ward,' vice-president, Chas! Stirling; secretary, E. D. Palmer; treasurer, J. R. Goodman; directors, Jno.
Asline, Geo, Benner, W. H. Cole, F.
B. Doherty, T. C. Holbrook, Jas.
McKay, U. H. Patrick, J. A. Reeder
and L. H. Thompson.
duties called
Durand and
the last six
Music and Election Returns.
The Congregational organ committee has engaged Doherty opera
house for election night, Nov. 8, and
will present a musical program and
receive and announce election returns. Admission will be 15 and 25
cents, no reserve, the proceeds to go
into the organ fund.
The program: Ladies' quartet,
"Greetng" by Misses Erma Black,
Bessie Algef, Levell Lowery and
Florence White.
Solo, "Gypsy Maiden I,'' Miss
Mudge.
Ladies Quartet, "Rocking Time,"
by Misses Joe and Leah Terry, Fern
Barber and Mildred Davy.
Male quartet, "When the Ban' is
Playin' Dixie," Messrs. Geeck, Cudney, Palmer and Feighner.
Duet, "Teaching McFadden to
Dance," Terry Sisters.
Solo, "Armorer's Song," from
Bobin Hood, Balph Palmer.
There Will also be good reels of
moving pictures. '
Get tickets early and get good
seats.	
Gates and Walker present "The
English Maid and The fool," at the
Opera House, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week. Doors open
at 7:30.   Don't fail to see them.
Waterman Bros, have bought the
business of the Independent Elevator
Co. Mr. Francis former manager,
will likely engage in livery business
in which be is an adept.
The C. E. Hagan Co. will have a
general opening Nov, 2. It is Mr.
Hagan's ninth year in business here
and will sell everything that day on
a basis of nine cents.
Mr. Harold Preston of Mt. Pleasant was recently married to Miss
Belle VanOstrand of Mason, Mich.
They were both graduates of the
school for the deaf at Flint.. Mr.
Preston was also a graduate from
Gallandet College at Washington,
D. C. They were married by having
the ceremony interpreted into the
deaf signs. He holds a fine position
in the Buick works in Flint.
H. S. Earl made a strong speech
at Shepherd recently. Hon. L. T.
Hemans made a campaign through
the county last week and made a
favorable impression.
The Mt. Pleasant Public Library
has received one hundred books
from the State Library for six months.
Fifty suitable for old people and fifty
for young people.
Bev. Richardson of India gave a
very interesting talk on Indian life
in the far east.
The city council last week passed
a resolution permitting the voters to
vote next spring on bonding tbe
city for $10,000 for repairing the
streets.
Last Thursday and Friday nearly
all teachers of city schools and Normal attended the State Teacher's
Institute a. Bay Oity.
Graduates of the training schools
of Saginaw and Bay Oity will be admitted to the Central Normal and
can obtain a life certificate in one
year.
Prof. Maybee is preparing a fine
musical entertainment to take place
Friday Nov. 11, in the  forenoon.
Fatal Accident.
James Fitzpatrick, a twelve year
old son of James Fitzpatrick, living near Eosebusb met with a
singular accident last Sunday afternoon. The lad was upon a hay
stack and falling there from struck
Upon the handle of a pitch fork
standing upright at the base of the
the stack, thrusting the handle
into his body several inches, causing
his deafc 24 hoars later. He was .a
bright, intelligent boy and highly
spoken of by neighbors.
A Bright Harrison Girl,
This week we present an  fxcel-
lent picture of Miss Nettie Weather-
head of  Harrison, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. F.  W. Weatherhead, who
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is doing some good work in Harrison and vicinity in the Sentinels-'
subscription contest. Miss Weather-
bead is a bright high school girl, and
it would seem a very proper thing
for subscribers of the Sentinel at-
Harrison and that part of the county
to unite in helping her or some other
local candidate.
The Sentinel believes* tbat people
at Harrison and near by should support their local paper first of all,
but many can also afford to take tne
Sentinel. We have a growing list at
Harrison and near by towns, but*
would like a hundred more names
there. Let one of the contestants
send in your name and your dollar.
Chas. A. Hileman.
Ohas. A. Hileman, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Hileman, .of Mann Siding,
waa born in Black Creek township,
Mercer Co., Ohio, June 1, 1886, and
died at Little Bock, Ark., Oct. 25,
1910. Seven years ago the the family removed from Huntington, Ind.,
where they then lived, to Clare Co.,
settling at their present location
near Mann Siding. Four years ago
fired with a desire to strike out for
himself and having a fancy for railroading, he made his way to Arkansas and entered the employ of
the Iron Mountain road in the
capacity of fireman. That he "made
good" in this work is shown by the
fact that his was the engine that
drew President Taft over the division last year and Charles was the
recipient of a letter from the division
superintendent complimenting him
on the efficient manner in which he
performed his work on that occasion.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and
Engineers and two representatives
of that organization accompanied
the body home, bringing With them,
several beautiful floral pieces, tbe
loving tokens of the Brotherhood
and of personal friend..
The funeral was held at the M. E,
church in Harrison last Saturday,
services by Bev. Fred G, Dunbar
and interment in the cemetery afc
that place. The sympathy of a large
circle of friends and neighbors goes
out to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends. While it was not.
theirs to hear his dying message,
they have the consolation of knowing that he was bravely fighting the
battle of life, respected and honored
by«those witb whom his lot was castj
that his last resting place- is to be
near the old borne and that it may bfe
theirs in the years to come to make>
beautiful, the grave in which he>
sleeps.