1909-04-02; Clare Sentinel

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OIiAKE,  MXOHX&AB,  1B1DAY MQENING, APK1& 2, 1909,
Mew Series: Vol. 17, Bo» 20
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1GE ALL IN.
*fs Will Repudiate. New Evidence Pus lit Now With No
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BITS ItJB Sllti IWITIS, MS BIB ONES,
Persona! Attach Abominable Lies, Misrepresented Faqts Are Not
Unusual m Close Such a Campaign.
The evidence js in.   The argument now and is taking cajre of such drag-
is on before the Glare and Isabella
juries. Is ifc right? Will it help save
my boy? Will taxes be higher? Will
crime decrease? Will pauperism
diminish?    Will  ifc  ruin  fche town?
gists.
| 9. "'When the saloons go the Blind
Pig comes"' are the wefc placards in
' Glare tbis week. Does tbe K. Y. M.
i S. club mean they are going to defy
Will the 8200,000 saloon money in the law? The Glare business men signed
two counties go for more shoes," befc-l-to the statement issued this week
ter fences, better homes, more books
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and other good things? Shall I vote
jsiGHT as my manhood dictates? Such
is fche argument in its variations with
bight or wrong insistent more or
less to most men's consciences.
The Sentinel has refused to accept
money for advertising from either
side to Influence public opinion in
this moral issue and therefore frankly stating that it is for Local Option
submits a summary of facts:
1. Olare county saloons by their
open lawlessness have brought the
wrath of public opinion upon themselves.
2. Direct testimony as secured by
the Sentinel from Wexford, Osceola,
Gratiot, Midland and other dry
counties is overwhelmingly for Local
Option, the only opposing testimony
being that of a few business men from
the city of Midland and their testimony is largely discredited by fche
fact that these very men have never
been ready to co-operate to give the
dry system an honest trial.
3. Misrepresentation has been noticeable on the wet side. Statements
from Cadillac were proven forgeries
and yet were in tbe face of that proof
subsequently published as an ad. in
the Harrison Cleaver and weeks afterward circulated in south Isabella.
The repudiated statement of Bev. Fr."
Ryan of Pontiac was similarly circulated here, so also was the whiskey
twisted speech of Lincoln weeks after the exposure of its falsity was
made.
4. The dry leaders and workers who
have put in money and time" and
driven all hours in all sorts of weather have no direct financial interest at
stake. The wet leaders, saloon men,
have direct financial interest and
they and the breweries have undoubtedly pufc in money for their campaign
in Olare and Isabella eounty—selfish
interest. .,
5. Of nine papers in Olare and Isabella, only three, Olare Courier,
Harrison Oleaver and Mt. Pleasant
Courier, have thus far accepted
f'wet" money for advertising. Only
the Harrison paper has shown strong
marked "wet" bias. Bat should
there this week be a strong declaration from any of these nine papers
for saloons or in disparagement of
Local Option it may be presumed
that such paper has sold itself to the
whiskey interests.
6. The saloonisfcs evidently will
make a big adoo this week about
taxation and tbe large sums the saloons have paid the county the past
ten years in licenses. They didn't
dare ,put out their figures early
enough for examination. But that
such men as A. J. Doherty, Wm.
Wolsey and C. W. Perry who have
lived long in Clare county and who
have large financial interests here,
areiibfc afraid of taxes bnt are for
Local Option, is tbe best answer to
this saloon tax cry. Van Buren
county after 19 years Local Option
hao ber taxation lower than under
the licensed saloon. Wexford county
tas* after going dry last year was only
40 cents per §1,000 higher than for fche
average of the past ten years, and
would have been lower bat for §10,000
raised to pufc the county road system
3 operation Likewise Oakland
tfotfnty taxes are 82.40 per 81,000 lower than last year.
..'7+ The cry that prohibition doesn't
• prohibit is proven false by the fact
that* last year liquor production in TL
B. fell away 41,000,090 gallons and
Grand Eapids brewery stock has recently depreciated dO per cent.
8. The one week's liquor sales by
si druggist in Van Buren county as
circulated extensively is undoubtedly
forced sales, the druggist getting
, pfild for the showing made to help
the liquor campaign in the state.
Ste sales for tbe week Before and
tho week after were not jglven and
am altogether lees. Van Bores
ao'anty bas a law and order league
will look after any such. They and
others will have suoh a law and order league as wilimake law enforcement a reality.
10. From personal confidential interviews with many responsible men
in Olare as well as some from various
other localities the Sentinel has good
reason to believe the vote will be sur-
prisingly,"dry" next; Monday. The
only danger is that some men afc
heart unfriendly to Local Option for
selfish reasons, but yet not daring
openly to oppose it, may try by skilful insinuation to inject distrust and
dissention into the dry ranks. But
let every man vote according to his
convictions.
A Dry Forecast!
Glare county will vote dry by 500
majority. The drys will carry Clare
city by 50. Every township in the
county will give a large dry majority.
My opinion is based on the confidence I have in the sound judgment
of tbe voters. They know that the
liquor traffic is the mother of crime,
fche father of villiany, the devil's
workshop. Ifc corrupts politics,'
makes cowards of men. It fills our
jails and prisons with criminals; it
peoples our asylums and poor houses
With its victims. In a word eight-
tenths of the crime, poverty and woe
besides the tears, broken hearts and
ruined homes, are directly chargeable to the traffic.
Do you wonder that I believe the
prayers of mothers, the cry of the innocent, the pleading of the poverty
stricken, will be answered at the
polls Monday?
Quinton Walker.
Township Nominees.
The usual contests are on. In
Sheridan there is keen interest.
There is some talk from democrat
sources that the republican caucus
was not regularly called but so far as
known the ticket stands and the interest is keyed up. Dr. Kelley goes
back as supervisor for Surrey and
another lively contest is promised in
Garfield. Of the nominees below the
first named in each case is republican:
SHERIDAN
Sup.—J R Herriek, L H Thompson
01erk-0 Eussell, W A Teall
Treas.—F P Davis, J M Neithercut
H. Oomr.—Chas Davis, A Allen
GARFIELD
Sup.—B S Alley,.A Tryon, £r
H. Oomr.—S Orafard, A Tryon, Jr
ARTHUR
Sup.—D N Davis, E Myers
Clerk—J O Newman, O Blystone
H. Oomr.—J Mark, W Allwood
GRANT
Sup*—R Emerson
Olerk—D E Mater, K A Comer
H. Oomr.—W Krell, E Stanley
SURREY
Sup.—h L Kelley
Clerk—J Ritchie
H. Oomr.—L T Finch
GILMORE
Sup.—G A Pitts, H A Perry
Olerk—E B Glass, J T Jiftou
H. Comr*—J Laverty, J B Brasing-
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HATTON
Sup.—fi Robs, J Gdrdon
Olerk—E O Vanconant, J Frizzell
H. Oomr.—A Sharland, F Prevorse
*'.   ■ VEONON
Sop.—EL Wild, J McOonnell
Olerk—A J Seeley, E Brooks
Treas,—E L Rtisffell, F A Dain
H. Oomr. J Asline, W F Dodge
"WISE
Sup.—Wm Mafcier
MULDER FOR MAYOR.
Republicans in the City's Biggest
Mass. Convention Name »the
Doctor to Lead Them.
Rest of City and Ward Nominees Maries
Strongest Ticket in Many Years.
Mayor—A. E. Mulder
Olerk—J. E. Doherfcy.
Treasurer-^-W. H» Hitchcock
Justice—-Albert Thurston
FIRST "WARD'
Supervisor—-J. A. Allen
Alderman—Philip Geeok
Constable—J. S. Bickpell
SECOND WARD
Supervisor—S. A. Gleason
Alderman—B. L. Axford
Constable—W. J. Dwyer
THIRD WARD
Supervisor—W. S. Oooley
Alderman, 2 yrs.—E. A. White
Alderman, 1 yr,—Herman Lange
Oonstable-rMack Duryee
Witb 139 men present and 120 voting on the first ballot giving Dr. A.
E. Mulder D5 votes for mayor the big
republican mass convention at the
opera house Monday evening was a
hummer, J.'F. Bowler presided with
L. E. Davy-secretary and A. J. Doherty and S, O. Kirkbride tellers and
everything was pleasant, good natured and harmonious from beginning to
end. On justice only Was there more
than one ballot.
The only amusing incident of the
evening was the experience of the
third ward caucus. Arriving at city
hall from the city caucus third ward
republicans found their democrat
friends with fcheir deliberations far
from finished. Then they, some 40
or 50 republicans, adjourned to Lee's
theatre, took in a show and afc a late
hour named their ward ticket with
Mr. Lee pleased at his numerous
visitors.       &
The ticket as a whole is representative. The canditates for supervisors,
Messrs. Allen, Gleason and Cooley,
are men of experience. The aldermen in particular as being purely interested in tbe city's local affairs must;
stand on their merits and they are
clean independent, honorable men
who as members of the city council
will give honest endeavor and good
ability to further the city's interests.
For clerk J. E. Doherty, re-nominafc-
without a dissentent vote, is one of
the best officials the city has ever
had. He spares no effort to serve the
city and is admirably situated to
give the best of service.
W. H. Hitchcock was placed on
the ticket unanimously. Olean, honest citizen and capable officer in bis
first term he is conceded on every-
hand to be entitled to a second year
as city treasurer.
Albert Thurston for justice is
straight forward, balanced in judgment witb a square deal for every
man and out of his ripe experience
will deal justly with all men.
Without apology Olare republicans
present their ticket to the voters of
the city asking that it stand on its
merits afc the hands of the voters of
Olare.
GRIME «AGCIDEBT.
Striking Product for Clare County Saloons Since January I.
It is plain that some of Olare county's saloons have been bpsy digging
graves for all of them. At least their
record as made by themselves the
past; few months has done more for"
Local Option than all the t'dry"
speeches delivered in tbe campaign.
When these cases are all disposed of
ifc will take fche license fees of several
years to foot the bills, not to mention
the ,mere matter of blasted lives.
Here is a 'partial record since January 1, 1909:
Jan. 6—Wm. Miller, minor, died at
The Man of the ft
mi I. J. MYERS.
nit
Having been nominated for desk
would say that if elected will do tbe
'b-asiness myself and I am a, taxpayer
and will try to give satisf action to ail,
Ajrlingtoa Seeley,.
Newly Elected Pastor of Congregational Church will Preach
Here Sunday.
As was stated in these columns in
a recent issue, Rev. N. J. Myers bas
been elected to the pastorate of the
Congregational church and will arrive
here tomorrow.  Regular services will
his mother's home in Grant from an
injury received while in a state of intoxication trying to get on a moving
train at Temple.
Jan. 15—A damage suit; for $10,000
is started against Temple saloonisfcs
and bondsmen by Mrs, Miller.
Jan. 20—Attorneys for Temple sa-
Jponists appear at Mrs. Miller's and
induce her to sign settlement for injury and death of her son for less
than $200.
Jan. 29, Sunday--Three Olare boys
drunk in Glare boys' club room.
Jan. 31—Bert Moore skipps from
Olare to avoid Warrant issued against
him for buying liquor in Olare
saloon for the boys as above.
Feb. 1—Olare boys' club closed because of whiskey episodes.
Feb. 7—Jas. Holbrook, minor, has
both legs mangled at Pennocks while
intoxicated, trying to board a moving train. He was walking from
Temple back to camp having spent
all his money for whiskey. In fact
he went back to the saloon to sell
back a bottle of the stuff to get money
enough to buy a ticket and was refused.
Feb 23—Judge Dodds orders trial ofthe Mrs. Miller 810,000 damage case
against; Temple saloonisfcs, the alleged settlement being held as not
final as her attorney of record was
not present.
March 10—Jackson H. Mackley of
Temple in the glory of a S200 debauch
in Olare arrested on the verge of delirium tremens.
March 12—Jackson H. Mackley let
go and put on the Harrison train in
a state bodering on total collapse.
March 13—Jackson H. Mackley in
a pitiable condition in Harrison taken to county jail by sheriff Sunday.
March 21-22—Arthur Farrington
and Jas, Snider lodged in county jail
cnarged with larceny of S40 from
Jackson H. Mackley while the man
was drunk. '
March 22—$10,000 damage suit begun against Temple saloonists and
bondsmen for injuries to Jas. Holbrook.
March 28-29—Colin McDonald arrested and released on $800 bail
charged with selling liquor to a
minor. Jas. Sweetman taken to
eounty jail as witness in Colin
McDonald case and released on $500
bond.
April 2—E. J. Case (saloonkeeper) hearing at Farwell charging him
with selling liquor to a posted man.
These cases are all public property.
But who will say how many more
might be told if "snake" stories and
the other sad facts were told not only
from Olare, Farwell and Temple but
also from Harrison and Leota and
the farm homes,
Djc*. A. E, Mulder is admirably adapted to the duties of mayor afc tbfe
juncture of the cifcy's history. A man of deeds rather than words, these if*
no explanations, no apologies to be
made for bim. He is a republican loyal
to the core all through his career.
Withal his independence is bis mosfc
marked characteristic. As mayor of
Glare no faction or individual would
have any strings pn him and every
interest would find fair treatment.
Not a button holer in any sense of
the word, his Stirling characteristics
of honesty stamp him a real man.
Dr. Mulder is a type of the city's
younge*?, successful manhood.
Thoroughly a believer in Glare and
her future he has invested in city
property and is a recognized keen
man of the world in practical business- Ho man in the city is more
public spirited than he aa shown in
what he has done for the city band
and in other similar ways.
In the truest sense Dr. Mulder is
fche Man of the Hour. Testimoney
favorable to his candidacy  as   the
city's chief executive is heard on every hand regardless of party.    Stand
ing for a sane, forward policy for The Market City, Dr..A. E. Mnlder is
Worthy of every voter's support at the polls next Monday.
DEMOCRAT NOMINEES,
VOTE FOR THE BEST
J.A.Jackson Heads City Ticket Mayor and Alderman  the   im-
Named at  Caucuses Mon-        por(ant Thing for Clare City
day. Government.
With a good attendance Olare de- For Clare it is vital to elect good
mocrats named a good ticket at the men next Monday, especially for
city and ward caucuses Monday mayor and aldermen. The Sentinel
evening. C.W.Perry was the first submits that it is the duty of each
choice for mayor but he being unable citizen to vote for the best man of
to accept J. A. Jackson was nominafc- each couplet below regardless of
ed. The justiceship went begging.' party. Each voter must be tiis own
W. H. Cole and P. D.   Brown each'judge of who is best:
had ifc handed to him but declined the
honor. Finally Justice Maynard accepted a renomination. The entire
ticket follows:
Mayor—J. A. Jackson
Olerk—R. B. Oomer
Treasurer—Frank Falk
Justice—A. E. Maynard
FIRST WARD
Sup.—David Ward
Aid.—Fred Smalley
Constable—B. DePotty
SECOND WARD
Sup.— D. Jennings,
Aid.—W, H. Cole
Constable—R. Immick
THIRD WARD
Sup.—Geo. McKeever.
Aid.—Geo. Mater, Byron Alger
Constable—J. A. Grigware
A. E. Mulder
Philip Geeck
B. L. Axford
E. A. White
Herman Lange
J. A. Jackson
Fred Smalley
W, H. Cole
Geo. Mater
Byron Alger
be held in the Star theatre Sunday
morning afc 10 o'clock. Mr. Myers
has been a regular ordained minister
since 1886 and sinse that time bas
been engaged continuously in the
ministry. He comes to Glare in the
prime of manhood and excellent results are expected Jrom bis work
(among lis.
County Tax and Pauperism.
Glare county tax and sale of lands
has turned about $62,000 in the county treasury during the past three
years. During 1908 314 persons received temporary aid and there were
22 at the poor farm costing, including
commissioners fees, close to 84000.
Poor commission reports published
February 19,1909, show $778.71 paid
out and March 6, §350.44, During
1908 the board of supervisors had
two special meetings on the poor
farm question and the county, voted
twice on bonding for, tbis purpose, all
meaning expense. Pauperism is
evidently a big problem for Glare
county and no wonder when We have
14 saloons that take 8100,000 (estimated) a year for booze that goes to
make paupers and criminals."
More Horses Wanted.
We shipped 20 horses today but
will remain here April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8 and 9 to buy another carload.
We buy horses from 1100 to 1700.
Oan use horses with age if fat and in
good condition to ship. Find us at
the Oalkins Of at Da,f is7 feed barn,
Latbrop & Stout.      ^____
■. lie! Imi ill Sip
The senior girls will serve 15 cent
dinner and supper Saturday, April 3d!
at the old Sentinel offlce. '
Final Word,
The statement that I said that the
Germans and Catholics would vote
against Local Option is false. I will
gladly submit to being horsewhipped on the public street if any one can
prove I made such a statement. I
think any one ought to be horsewhipped who would try to make this
a Political or Religious question.
I believe men of every nationality
of every political patty and every re^
ligioua belief are actively engaged
and intensly interested in this great
moral question.    «>
This is only one of the misrepresentations that you may expect.
We have punctured the frauds and
forgeries from Cadillac and Van
Buren Oounty, given yon true statements from Midland, Gratiot, and
Osceola counties. Beware of any
startling statement made at an hour
too late to be investigated.
THE ISSUE.
The boy or the saloon; Prosperity
or Poverty; Selfishness or Sacrifice;
Men or Money, Virtue or Crime.
Quinton Walker.
Vernon Eohoes.
Vernon and Herriek were out in-
force to a dry meeting at the former's town hall Sunday afternoon.
The MeKinnon case in circuit court
is fought over again this week, a
number of Vernonites being witnesses.
A Vernonifce tells that a number of
years ago he took some potatoes
through a Clare saloonkeeper's home
to the cellar. The carpet and things
were so tar ahead of his own he quit
booze and he says he's remembered
it well enough to vote dry.
J. Asline who started the movement to gravel the Vernon roads and
put in cement culverts declares he
has a plan for a gravel road for Wise,
Vernon and Gilmore to connect with
their principal market. He is a cam-
didate for highway commissioner-
SOFT. I0BTHM PROMOTED*
J
Th~e Wise Farmers' Olub meets at
the home of Mr, and Mrs. John Gardner Tuesday April 13 afc 10 a. m.
with the following program.
Singing—Olub.
Prayer—Rev. Quinton Walker.
Address of welcome—J. Gardner,
Response—J. H. Seeley,
Duet—Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Welch.
Dinner.
Question—The last 30 years improvements around Olare with the
farmers—O. W* Perry.
Reading—Mrs* J. E. McDonald.
Instrumental duet Mrs. A, Badgley and Miss Blanche Lansing,
Elder "Kaufman of. Baptist church
and Elder McDonald of F. M. oburoE
Will speak oh the probabilities of next
20 years improvements.
Reception committee—Mrs, Wm.
Badgley, Mrs. T» Presley.
Table commlfctee-^Mra. J, Seeley,
Mrs, P. Loomis, Mrs. Milo Lamphere,
All are invited,
Is Unanimously Elected to Super-
intency at East Jordan.
Supt. J. T. Northon who .has been
afc the head of the Farwell schools tor-
the past four years, was   this   week-
elected to   the superintendency afc;
Easfcjordan for the   ensuing year-
This is a most deserved raise.    Mr.
Northon   has   placed   the   Farwell
schools in mosfc excellent condition,
has served on the Olare county boards
of examiners well and faithfully, and!
while all Farwell and Olare county;
regret to loose such an efficient teach
er and man of Stirling worth, we are
all glad to hear that he has. a larger
field of usefulness. East Jordan, h&o
A corps of 17 teacher s, is on the Uni*
versity accepted list; and fche high
school has four assistants. We are4
firm in the belief that Mr. Northon
Will make good in East Jordan as he-
has in Farwell and other towns
Where be has taught,