1908-04-03; Clare Sentinel

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The best men, considering their supporters and advisors, to give the city
a, progressive, economical clean administration.   They are not all in either
pasty.      ' „    „
Control of the city purse strings. On this issue the republican council of
the past two years has the better record. Two yoars ago they took charge
Of tbe purse strings when the city was swamped with debts that were not
provided for and had been handed down from the years of unlimited democrat rule when charter limitations were disregarded, Now the city finances
are in such shape that another year of economy like the past two will place
everything on a safe basis for aggressive city improvements and carried forward within the limits of law. Of the present council two democrat aldermen, G. Mater and A. McKennon, and one republican alderman, Philip
Geeck, hold over for next year. Out of these six men the people mutt
make choice:
REPUBLICAN. DEMOCRAT.
Clinton Schoonover. Jacob Mason.
Thos. J. Dwyer, P. P. Brown.
A. E. Mulder. T, B. Hirt.
Wise Farii
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Stands   for Clean,
Administration of
fairs.
Economical
City af-
City Caucus Attended by Fine   Body cf
Representative Citizens.
CITY TICKET.
Mayor—J. A. Reader.
Clerk—John E. Doherty.
Treasurer—William Hitchcock.
FIRST WARD.
Supervisor—J. A, Allen.
Alderman—Clinton Schoonover.
Constable—Jas. S. Bicknell.
SECOND WARD,
Supervisor—S. A. Gleason.
Alderman—T, J. Dwyer.
Constable—W. J. Dwyer.
THIRD WARD.
Supervisor Geo. Jackson.
Alderman—A. E. Mulder.
Constable—W. S. Cooley.
The large representation of men
actively engaged in the city's business
and other interests present at the
republican caucuses Monday evening
lends encouragement for the future
of good government in the city.
The character and policy of any
government is largely determined by
the men who nominate and work for
the election of any sec of officers.
L. E. Davy called the convention to
order. Dr. A E. Mulder was chosen
chairman and C. A. Reading secretary. Jas. S. Bicknell andL, E* Davy
were tellers.
For candidate for Mayor there were
56 votes. Several ballots were taken,
finally nominating Dr. J,  A.  Reeder.
J. E. Doherty received practically
the unanimous vote of the convention for renomination as city clerk.
Two ballots we're taken for oity
treasurer, the convention finally
centring on William Hitchcock.
Chairman Kirkbride of the county
committee called attention to the
need of every republican enrolling on
or before Saturday, and then adjournment to the ward caucuses was taken
where the tickets as given above were
nominated.
At these caucuces the following
delegates were chosen to the county
convention;
First ward—Jas. S. Bicknell, J. A.
Allen. »
Second ward—P. A. Bennett, E. H.
DeVogt, F. B. Doherty, N. F. Geeck,
A. E. La Pierre.
Third ward—C. A. Reading, S. C.
Kirkbride, J. R. Goodman, A. T.
Stevens.
THE NOMINEES.
James A. Reeder is a man of admirable qualities. Positive and firm in
his attitude, free from alliance with
any clique of politicians, independent of any special interests, he
would not stop Bhort of doing his full
duty to the city. Clean, honest, with
all he possesses invested in Clare and
vicinity he is a good type of the successful citizen upon which the city's
future rests. They who best know
the man best know the ruggedness
and strength of his manhood. A vote
for James A. Reeder for mayor next
Monday means a vote for good government.
John E. Doherty has served two
years as clerk. Only praise, not a
word of criticism, is heard for him
as a city official. A vote for him
means the continuation of efficient
service in the city clerk's office.
For treasurer Wm. Hitchcock is an
excellent choice. A man above reproach, competent in every way to
perform the duties of treasurer, his
borne and place of business well located on Main Street, his business as
a painter, etc., 'admirably adapted to
his giving close attention to collection of taxes when due, he in every
way meets the requirements of the
office, A vote for William Hitchcock
will be a vote for a good official and
s rising young business man.
In the persons of J. A. Allen, S. A.
Gleason and George Jackson the
wards present candidates who are in
no sense politicians. They are not
tangled with wire pulling on the board
of supervisors nor are there any
things to be explained for their attitude on the county poor farm mix-
ups. Mr. Allen is described by a
prominent democrat of his ward as
the best supervisor the First has ever
had. He does the business of the
office'himself. S. A. Gleason is an
old resident thoroughly conversant
The following is the program of the
farmers' club meeting to ho held at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. J- E,
Doherty in Clare at ten a. m, Tuesday, April 7th,
Spng-^Club.
Prayer—Elder Moffltt.
Welcome—J. E. Doherty'.
Response—P, M. Loomis.
Song—Club,
Dinner.
Address—Is it Worth While
—Joseph Bowler
Instrumental Solo—F. B. Doherty.
Discussion—Is it necessary to procure a college education to fit a
young person for future usefulness?
N. Bichnell, P. Van Oonant, Mrs.
Joseph Hudson, A. R. Caxflefd, Mrs,
William Badgley, C. H. Sutherland,
J. H. Seeley, P. A. Bennett and a general discussion by club members.
Question box.
Song—Club.
Reception—Mesdames L. E. Davy,
W. H. Bichnell, Frank Falk, F. B,
Doherty, S. C. Kirkbride.
Table—Mesdames Alva Servis, William Duncan, Donald McOrimmon,
0. Koska.
All farmers and business men are
cordially invited.
Music and Drawing Teacher Vot*
ed for City Schools.
At a meeting of the school board
Friday Supt. Roode was tendered his
position tor a fourth year, which in
itself is the best testimony as |to his
effeciency. He will accept. For
many years a "-three year term has
been the limit.
drawing,  The full corps of teachers
is not "known.yet.
The school board's action will find
very general endorsement in the city.
LIKE ROOSEVELT.
It was voted to hire an extra teacher for next year, one to teach some
high school work in conform to the
University requirements and also as
special teacher of music and  some
Many Disappointed That   City-
Treasurer Stevens Is Ineligible for Another Year.
In speaking of the eiigilibility of
the city treasurer the charter says,
"'Provided that no person shall be eligible to the office of city treasurer for
more than two terms in succession."
A. T. Stevens was appointed city
treasurer in November, 1906, served
out the rest of that year and was elected to the same office last spring.
The question, of what the statue
meant as applied to Mr. Stevens'
case was raised the other day, and
difference of opinion being found
an opinion was sought from the Attorney General. He quotes an opinion of former Attorney General Blair
made March 11, 1903, relative to the
village treasurer of Watervliet. In
that"*opinion Mr. Blair says:
If there were no provision in
the statute relative to the length
of time appointees to vacancies
should hold oflice, I' should hesitate to call an unexpired portion
of any period a "term," but
where the statute expressly provides that the incumbent in tlje
vacancy shall commence to per
form the duties Of his office from
the date of his appointment and
shall continue to hold until the,
next annual election os until his-*
successor is elected or appointed;
and qualified,   I think that such.
Henu're is fixed .and definite-
enoujjh to constitute a "term."' •
,1 am of opinion, consequently*
that the officer in quebtion should;
be deemed to have occupied the-
office of village treasurer for two-
successive terms and would not
be eligible to re-election.
The same language is used in the-
law relative to both city and village
treasurers' elegibility and hence on
that decision Mr. Stevens, like Roosevelt, is kept out of office at the end'
of the present term though thefpeo-
plejvant him.*****He is one of|the 'best
treasurers{the*[city*;nas evergnadfand
has""'aebieved*"[an"" almost ''unequalled;
record in collecting taxes to'almos
the last dollar.
everywhere good"wi]ris~expressed"*to-
Mr. Stevens andjhe Will retire with a.
splendid record as"[a city official.
DR. JAMES A. REEDER
Republican Candidate for Mayor.
with valuations and would rightly
perform the duties of the office.
George Jackson is a splendid accountant and in every way capable of himself performing the duties of the
office of supervisor.
For alderman Clinton Schoonover
is a representative of the honest
working men, owning their homes in
the city, and has no political clique
or selfish interests to serve on the
council. T. J. Dwyer is a man of experience in city affairs and possessed
of full knowledge of present needs.
Both of these men have served well
during the past two years getting
oity finances shaped once again on a
solid basis and should be retained.
■A. E. Mulder is a man of growing
interests in the city recognized as
possessed of excellent judgment,
would always be here to attend to the
city's business, in fact he is one of
the city's most capable and worthy
men to entrust the duties of alderman.
OH 000NTY PO0I FARM QUESTION.
Summary of Facts and Arguments on Matter to Be Voted   on next
Monday.
Every voter in Clare county should record his will on the two county
poor farm propositions nc-xt Monday. They appear under signature of
county olerk Morrissey in another column. The question involves not merely 811,000 but also the future policy of the county with regard to her poor.
In these columns have appeared the opinions of a number of leading citizens
of the county, both for and against. In last week's issue there was an error
in J. L. Littlefield's article. In discussing a 320 acre tractthe words "Speer
farm" should have been used instead of "poor farm". The Sentinel submits that before voting No on the two propositions the voter should ask
himself, What next? If either or both of the propositions a'rc approved by
the people A. E. Doty of Greenwood, John A- Jackson of Clare with W. W.
Harper of the poor commission of Harrison will spend the money. The
following is a summary of the main facts and arguments for and against the
propositions:
The Rebekahs give a novelty
Easter supper Saturday April 18 at
the I. 6. O F. hall for the benefit of
a sick brother. Supper from 4:30 till
all are served.   Bill 15 cents.
plYou are alwayB welcome to see how
Gold Coin flour is made, the cleanestj
purest straight roller flour made.
Ask your grocer for gold coin.
nfoll Tomorrow!
the
direct nominations in Clare
should Enroll
Saturday Ap-
All Voters who desire to vote on
adoption of
and Isabella next Monday
not later than tomorrow,
ril 4 =
See -any member of the board, Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, before tomorrow
or else go to place of registration
that day.
FOR THE PROPOSITION.
That the site of the new farm
one mile south of the centre of the
county on the Harrison-Clare road
is an ideal one for the whole county
and therefore should be accepted as
a final solution of the poor farm matter and the §11,000 voted for the erection thereon of pernariient buildings adapted to the county's needs
for the next thirty years.
That the   early settlement
question will make' for the
unity and   good will for the
county.
Thae  the  county's proper
DE10GBAT CITY GiUGUS.
Forty-eight Participated in Party
Nominations Last Thursday.
David Wolsey called the convention
to order. Jacob Mason, chairman of
the county committee, was chosen
chairman and A. J. Lacy secretary.
Ohas. Kane and Paul Grieser were
tellers.
For mayor 45 ballots were cast of
which 40 were for Mayor Benner. He
positively declined and then after a
long debate with him he accepted.
Nominations for clerk and treasurer went begging. Finally G. T.
Louch for clerk and A. N. Smith for
treasurer were the nominees.
Chairman Mason appointed as oity
committe David Wolsey, Fred Smalley, T. B. Hirt.
The nominations for the wards in
order are,
.   Supervisor—D. Ward, D. Jennings,
J. A. Jackson.
Aldermen—J. Mason, P. D. Brown,
T. B. Hirt.
Constable—E. DePotty, Paul
Grieser, Ace Bump.
This pre-election issue of the Sen-
rinel is out in ample time for the
Courier to get in its usual unanswer-
able-before-election-political thrust.
O. S. Lee, the Vernon milk man
who retired last summer has resumed
business from the Vernon Dairy and
is ready to furnish the best milk and
cream to his former customers as
well as to new'ones, 20-tf
, AGAINST THE PROPOSITION.
That there are farms in the county
with  improvements  already  made
which can be bought far cheaper than
the county can make such improvements on stump lands, and that there
' are plenty of good men who can successfully run such a farm so as to
very  nearly   support the  county's
charges thereon as is being done on
j Osceola and other county poor farms,
of this i    That it is merely the desire of the
future politicians to close this question up at
whole . once, rather than secure a solution
'honestly endorsed by a great major-
devel- itv of taxpavers.
opment of eighty acres of pine stump j That a private individual can de-
land will be a great stimulus to the velop stump land for far less expense
development of the many thousand , than can the county and that should
acres of similar land in various parts • they improve the proposed stump
of the eounty. . 1 eighty, so much money will be spent
That to vote down these pro-' thereon that future settlers would be
positions now will entail additional scared away by knowing the amount
expense in other meetings of the ^ cost the county to cle.ar the land,
board of supervisors at say S300 per ! That there was when the poor farm
meeting and endlesB agitation and [was sold, an agreement for Mr. Coit's
the final voting of a similar amount j keeping county charges on the old
as now asked for by the board of j poor farm till the county gets ready
on
supervisors.
That unless steps are taken
forthwith to provide quarters for the
county poor the county will soon find
its poor thrown out of the qld poor
farm at Harrison with no place to
care for county charges.
That having once bought the
eighty acres one mile south of Harrison the site of the county poor farm
is settled and to change therefrom
now would mean additional loss to
the county.
That the t> present propositions
are the result of two special meetings
of the board costing the county S600
and should be accepted as the best
judgment of our elected representatives as well as that of a special committee who spent days fully investigating the question.
That the new farm is better
located and not so expensive as the
Speer farm in Redding would have
been and apart from the prejudice of
agitators has no good reason for rejecting the plans proposed by the
board of supervisors.
That S5,000 is already in the
county treasury and the only added
amount asked for is S6,000 which will
entail no great burden on any taxpayer of the county.
Finally, that from the standpoint of economy, location, material
benefit to county lands, county unity
and final solution of the county farm
controversy, the only thing to do is
to vote YES on both propositions'.
to move them elsewhere.
Thkt the ridiculous move of selling
the old farm before knowing the people's will is not sufficient to thwart
the people in their purposes.
That the proposed plan is the manipulation of Chairman Doty of Greenwood and Ex-Chairman Jackson of
Olare, who secured the choice of the
stump eighty selected for poor farm
within thirty minutes after it was first
mentioned before the board of supervisors, and, who having secured their
own appointment as a permanent
committee with absolute power to
•spend the 811,000, even though they
cease to be members of the board at
the April election, the only way to
thwart them is to vote the propositions down,
That the county wants an improved?
farm, haying already had enough of
trying to develop a stump farm, at
at both the old poor farms at Clare
and Harrison. '
farms.
That the people have the right to
vote on the 85,000 proposition as much
as On the S6,000 because the money
all comes out of the taxpayers' pockets.
Finally, from the standpoint of
good government, as a rebuke to the
bad mix-ups perpetrated on the people of the county 'by political bosses
6n the'board of supervisors, and in
the interest, of economy and lower
taies the only thing to do is to vote
NO on both propositions.
Look over our line of bargains. jIT
Listen to what we say about it. i™
Danger of missing a good thing if you wait. Ill
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One 10-18 Tfiomas Harrow 22,00 $
One 12-18 Harrow       ' 26.00
^ Four Combination Stock Hacks
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Five others including truck harrows at very
low prices. In fact anything we Jhave in the implement line we are going to sell very close.
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We have a large line of points and repairs for
this make of plows and we will give you a chance
to lay in a stock for your future use at our low
prices.
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If you are going to build we 'want to figure on
your building supplies. Such as Sash, Doors,
Locks, Nails, Glass, in fact everything you will use
except the lumber.
Get our prices on anything* in the hardware
They are right.