1920-05-27; Clare Sentinel

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Ksfcablished 1878
CLARE, MICHIGAN,  THURSDAY  MORNING MAY 27,  T920.
New Series: Vol. 88 Ho- SO
GOV. COOLIDGE
cores Mass. Legislature For
Beer Bill.
SUPREME COURT
First   D e o i d e
*     Amendment.
As  To
PYTHIAN SISTERS
Elect Officers And Enjoy Social
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The Massachusetts   Legislature oner the   lash   of  the   brewer's   whip
■ased a bill ostensibly to legalize the
lanntaotnre and eale   of beer in that
bate.    Recognising   that  such   legis-
Ltion was in direct conflict with fed-
ral law Ua operation   was made con-
tagent    upon   the    outcome   of   the
lupreme   Court's decision   aa to tbe
onetitutionality of the   Volstead act.
fhua instead of   enacting a  law  the
jegislatnre merely enacted a bill the
pal   purpose of  which was   to assist
be brewers in their  attempt to nulli-
tbe   Eighteenth   Amendment.    It
ras expected   no doubt  to create the
repression that there is a popular de-
Band   for  the  reinstatement  of  the
a^er traffic.   That tbe soTbone bad no
faith in the   effectiveness of   this deceptive   bill is   seen   in the   fact   that
they   rejected    the   proposal    of   the
Committee   which   bad tbe   bill under
advisement   tbat    certain    points  at
isoue   be   referred   to    the   State  Supreme Court before action   should be
taken.    In overwhelmingly   defeating
this proposal they clearly showed that
they  did not   want light on   the  subject.,   assuming tbat   they   were   not
aware of the  fact that their act   is in
oirect conflict with federal law.
y Governor   Coolidge vetoed  the bill
within forty-eight  hours after ne had
received it.    No  veto of a  legislative
act probably ever received so general
commendation. Tbe Governor's message is & classic.    He does not commit
himself   to   Prohibition nor   does   he
= even   express   an   opinion, as   to  the
j validity of tbe federal law.
I'-'f .rie singles out the issue   of law and
border.    He regards the   tendency   to
loues-ion   the   authority   of   law as   a
Menace to  government,   liberty  and
§ security.
sZ: He reminds the legislators tbat
| when he took office he crave an oath
| to support the Constitution of the
£, United States. This reminder may
i have recalled to some of them tbe
I fact that they too took a similar oath
I and if it did it must have caused
% them a blush of shame when tbey
f\ read the Governor's conclusion, "My
\$ bath was not to take a chance on the
^Constitution. It was to support it"
_h The following is tbe Governor's veto
S: message in part:
Mp:' "There   is little  satisfaction   in at-
IS temping to deceive ourselves.    There
is grave  danger in   attempting to deceive   tbe people.    If   this  act  were
placed   on   the  statue books  of   this
Commonwealth  today it   would   provide no beer   for the people.    No one
would dare   act upon it,   or if anyone
did  be   wonld   certainly   be  charged
witb   crime.    Similar   laws   in   otber
states   are to date   ineffective.    I am
opposed to  the practice   of a legislative   deception.    It is better   to proceed   with   candor.     Wait    until   tbe
Supreme Court of the   United States
talks.
: "The  proper   authorities  have declared  tbe   Eighteenth    Amendment
to  tbe    United   States    Constitution
adopted. Uooer it Congress has passed
legislation.    Should   the    claim   that
-Cue amendment  is void be sustained,
onr present high   license law remains
in  effect   and tbis act   then will   be a
I deag letter.   No one wonld defend it.
Should   the  act of   Congress   be  declared void, then  let Congress pass a
new   law.   No one can say  this  set-
does not now or wili not in the future
conflict  with  United   States law.   It
does   not even pretend to  be an  act
to  enforce the   Eighteenth  Amendment    By  the  solemn    adoption  of
an  amendment to  the   fundamental
Jaw of the land  jurisdiction over this
subject bas been  placed In Congress.
It  ought to   be  left  there until  it is
declared with equal solemnity by the
Supreme Court tbat such amendment
▼old.
**Wben I took office, I gave an oath
to  support tbe    Constitution  of tbe
United  8tstes.    Tbat  Constitution
tbe laws of Congress are declared
ba  the supreme  law  of   the land.
It may be tbat the Eighteenth Amend-
aad the act under it are one or
▼old.   So far .as any conrt -has
I understand tbe amendment
baen sustained.    Tbey have been
ore rthm Supreme Conrt for some
rfwbare   np  to  now ' tbay both
aa law.   Tbat which tbe court
ta decide I abali not bastan
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Thursday Evening May 20th., the
K. of P. ball witnessed one of the
most sociable gatherings that bas
been held there, by the EL. of P.'s, in
a number of years when couples to
the amount of about forty-five gathered there for the purpose of electing
officers for the new Pythian ' Sister
Temple. The men beld tbeir regular
lodge meeting while the ladies elected
the following officers.
Past Chief, Mrs. J. D. Allen
Most Ex. Chief, Mrs. W. J. Stephen-,
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son.
Ex. Senior, Mrs. Roland Dyer ;-
Ex. Junior, Mrs. W. L. McNeill j
Manager, Leda H. Ackerman j
Mistress of R. and C.,   Mrs. Martin J
Loomis
Mistress of F, Mra. S. A. Wilkinson
Inner Protector, Mrs. Ernie Ramey '■
Outer.Protector, Mrs. C. Terwilliger j
Following the election   of   officers a '.
uncb   was   served   by    the   ladles to j
which every one, as far as the  writer
could   see,    did    ample   justice.    Mr. j
DeWitt Vought of Alma   was  present
ank kept all in a jolly mood   with his
songs  and   stories.    The   balance   of
the evening being given over to" card
playing.
It is expected that Mrs. Ida M.
Ryan of Caro, Mich., Grand Chief of
Domain, will be in Clare on or abont
the 3rd., of June to institute the Clare
Temple. The coming season promises
to be one of the moat sociable seasons
that the Olare lodge bas had in a number of years. Those eligible to join
tbe sistsr lodge and wishing to go in
with the charter list still have the
opportunity of doing so by leaving
their name and the S2.00 for the
charter fee with either Mrs. S. A.
Wilkinson, Mrs. Martin Loomis or T.
W. Dawaon. X.
OARESTUPY
Club Met With Mrs Johnson
Tuesday.
y^fMEETING
Of The  Year  And  Interesting
Time Had.
"GRANDMA" DAVi
Oldest Resident Passes ^To The
yy Great Beyond ':
The Clare Study Club met witb
Mrs. Johnson Tuesday for the last
meeting of the yea?. In tbe absence
of the president, Mrs. Bicknell, the
vice president, Mrs. Anderson, presided. After tbe roll call of members
and the secretary's report for the
preceding meeting, the business of
the day was taken up. The secretary
and treasurer each gave their report
for the year. A
Three new - names, Mrs. C. M.
Jones, Mrs. Roy Comer and Mrs. D.
Mater were presented and accepted
for membership.
Mrs. McGuire then led the ladies in
a sbort community sing, after which
Mrs. Kirkbride read her paper
''Marietta Holly" which was left over
from tne last meeting.
Mrs. Elden gave a reading from
"Mark Twain" and Mrs. Johnson
one from "Bill Nye".
Mrs. Doherty then gave a very interesting report of the Federation
meeting at Evart, which ten of onr
ladies attended.
MEMORIAL DAY
Exercises Here   Fairly
Attended.
Well
At an early hour on Friday morning
after several days' of unconsciousness
witb deatb hourly expected, Mrs,
Sophronia J. Davy, the oldest resident of the oity, passed over the
river. The tenaoity witb which she
clung to life was astonishing. Again
and again we bave beard Mrs. Davy
say that in early life no one thought
sbe would live many years; yet she
lived to an age allotted to few and
showed at the end the same vitality
that characterised her entire life.
Tbe following sketch was prepared
by Mrs. Dayy herself, how long ago
we do not know: "Mrs. S. J. Davy
was born in tbe state of New fork
Sept. 11, 1S27. She was the daugbter
of Kev. Avery Denison, a Baptist
minister. In 1831 they came to
Michigan, landing in Detroit the day
sbe wae four years old. ' At the age
of nineteen she was married to Isaiah
Davy, eon of Rev. Chas. Davy, Methodist, to whom were born five children, tbree of whom are dead, two
bods, V- R. and L. E. remaining. Her
husband died in Detroit in 1891, since
tben she has spent most of her time
with ber children in Evart and Clare.
When eleven years of age sbe gave
ber heart to God and ever since has
been a firm believer in the Lord Jesus
Christ  and   blessed   with   a   sincere
ATTENDANCE
Oi
Soldiers   Quite    Small
Disappointing. *
And
PARENT-TEACHER
Meeting   On   Monday   Evening
At High School
The  Club  tben  adjourned   for   the   trust   in    his   providential  care  and
summer, while .the program committee plans the work,~for _tbe next
year. ,
" . :■-' C.    J.
CIVIL SERVICE
Examination    Held
June 26.
At     Clare
Trumble-Davis.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Comer in Arthur, grandparents of tbe
bride, on Sunday, May 23, Rev. L. J.
Teed joined in marriage Miss Beulah
Trumble and Russell Davis. Tbey
were attended by Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Cooper, tbe latter a sister of
the bride, the wedding march beinjj
played by Miss Ethel Loucb. of Clare.
A large number of relatives from
Saginaw, Lansing, ;Clare and Harrison were present, aod many beautiful and useful presents were left.
After dainty refreshments were
served the young couple left for
Clare, thence tbe next day to Saginaw wbere the groom has a good
position. ~~
A civil service examination for the
position of clerk and city carrier will
be held at tbe High School building
in Ciare on Saturday, June 26. Any
one interested can obtain further information from M. J.' brown at the
post office. ■     ■     a  -"   ■ .
Auction.
On Saturday next, Mrs. L F. Seher-
merhorn has an auction sale * oi
household goods, farm tools, etc at
Lake Station. This sale is due to
the death of her husband and doubt-
lees ber friends will make an extra
effort to be present. Sale begins at
1 p. m. with Thos. Groves as auctioneer and  Peter A. Oman clerk.
protection. Through all the trials of
her life, her faith in God was a present help in every time of need and
never faltered a
Whom have I in heaven but Thee?
And tbere is none upon earth I desire
beside Tbee. My flesh and my heart
failetb but God is the Btrength of my
heart and my portion forever. Amen
and amen." -'    ♦     .
The funeral in charge of .Rev. Davis
was held from tbe home on Sunday
afternoon with burial i n Cherry
Grove.
Political Advertisement.
Wn.r.iAir H. Kennedy   -^      "
Republican candidate for Representative in the State Legislature.
Primary Aug. 31, 1920
Memorial exercises at the Methodist church on. Sunday were very
fairly well attended by citizens, but
surely it seems strange that more of
the soldiers of the late "war do not
accept the cordial invitation of tbe
old Veterans and attend these services We sball be safe in ?aying
that there are 75 or 100 of these in
close proximity to this city, yet orly
four attended. Eleven of the Veterans attended, a larger number tban
last year. There was one Spanish
war veteran and seven members of
the Women's Relief Corps. "Music
was furnisbed by a choir and congregational Binding.
Rey. Davis made a very earnest address, often directing it personally to
the old Vecerans. Taking the 46th
Psalm as tbe basis for his remarks,
he declared tbat we all need to feel
that "God is opr refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble" in
these days of storm and stress. Tbere
is indeed great need of faith. The
lesson of Israel is oft repeated. Our
country still bas a mission and Providence is watching over us.
Ours is tbe country of human
liberty. Paganism granted nothing
to man as man. Aristotle thought
bat some were born to be slaves.
The mission of tbis republic is to tbe
world. What we want is manhood.
The Lord is tbe God of Nations because tbe God of men. We can live
for the country as well as die for it*
Duty to our country is duty to God.
It is well that now and tben there
arises an imergency to^test men. The
safety of the country depends upon
tbe vigilance and patriotism of the
people. W e should respect this
Memoriol Day and inspire in the
yocng a loye and veneration for it.
CIRCUIT COURT
The Parent - Teacher meeting on
Monday evening was fairly well attended though there seemed room
for more. Tbe orchestra helped tbe
congregation with tbe musical part
of the program. .;  ,
Tbe chief event of tne evening was
an address by Prof. Roy Hamilton of
Alma College. He is a young man
comparatively bat has bad some experience in the world. His description of tbe manner he worked . bis
way across the Atlantic by helping to
care for a deck load of Colorado
steers was somewhat amusing.
His topic was * Vital Growth" a
something that touches every man
and every community. It is his opinion thatv other things being equal, a
: teacher or preacher will succeed in
proportion to the interest he takes in
the young.
In the development of the young
Mr. Hamilton recognized tbree
methods of procedure: The "Mold"
theory or pouring in process., tbe
"Block" or pounding in method, and-
the "Transformation" idea. These
be proceeded to elaborate with various illustrations.
At the close Mrs; Geo. Johnson
conducted a "questionaire" on various matters of school law. Questions
had been submitted to various persons and answers were given showing
careful investigation ot the law covering the various matters.
Convened   At   H arrison
Monday.-
On
SHORT CALENDAR
Be
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Very
Jeremiah V. Feighner.
Get our prices oa roofing and shingles before buying. Clare Hdw. &
Imp. Co.
Do not let the stranger come along
and overcharge! you;gfor Zyour lightning rods. We put on pure copper
for 18c per foot= Clare Hdw. & Imp.
Co.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our sincerest
thanks to the many friends and
neighbors for their many acts of
kindness and sympathy during the
illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Also for the
beautiful floral offerings, to those
who furnished autos, tbe singers and
to Rev. E. W. Davis for his words of
comfort.
Mrs. J. V. Feighner,
and Family.
LIBERTY
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Red Cross Meets   June   3   With
Mrs. Levyis Thayer.  .*
Z33GIX qf^ie Dat
Vernon Liberty Red Cross will
meet with Mrs. Lewis Thayer on
Thursday afternoon, June 3. A full
attendance is desired.
Piano Bargain.
We have near Clare a high grade
piano upon which payments have not
been completed, which can be sold
for balance due on contracts, on easy
terms.
For particulars,  write.
The Cable Piano Co.
• 221 South Main St.
Mt. Pleasant   Mich.
30—2
Notice To Water Takers.
Tuesday, June 1st, the last day you
can pay water rentals without penalty.
Payable at Citizen's State Bank or
City Treasurer.
A. L. Rogers,
City Clerk.
Van Norton-Harvey.
At the J. C. Wallace home in this
city, on Monday evening, May 17,
Rev. Davis joined in marriage George
Harvey and Miss Mary Van Norton,
both of Rosebush.
Notice
boli-
tbat
As Monday, May 31, is a legal
day, onr banks will be closed on
day.
. O. H. Sutherland, Cashier
Clare Co. Sayings Bank.
James S. Bicknell, Cashfer
Citizens State Bank.
Closed
all
Our stores will be closed
day Monday, May 31st.
Wilson-Davy Co
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co.
Notice ' ■-■'
On and after Monday. May 31, 1920,
onr stores will be closed at 6 p. m. on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Olare Hdw. and Imp. Oo.
~     Harris & Hirt.
A complete line of screen door* And
window screens.   Olare Hdw. A Imp.
Oo. ■■':..
Jeremrah V. Feighner waB born in
Barry County, Micb October 22, 1846
and passed to his Heavenly Home
May 22, 1920 Being paat 73 years of
age He came to Clare in the year
1873 and baa since resided here.
He was united in Marriage to Annie
Henry in 1875 and to this union were
born five children four sons and one
daugbter. The daughter died when
1 years old. And the twin brotber ot
Roy died when 2 months old. Those
now living are Malcolm and Roy of
Clare and Frank of Midland.
Brother Feigbner for many years
tias been a member and Steward of
the Baptist Church and always tried
to lsa"d an exemplary fiferistiao life.
He was a bard working man. A devoted husband and father. He was
very friendly, especially among the
children. He was highly respected
as a neighbor and citizen.
He leaves to mourn an inyalid wife,
3 sons, 2 grandchildren and many
sympathizing friends   and neighbors.
And Term Likely To
Brief. _ ,a
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Court   convened    at    Harrison    on
Monday with a brief calendar and the
term   is  likely  to   be  a   short    one. *
Jurors from tbe country will not relish ?
leaving   tbe   farm a t this  season  of
the year, especially witb a  somewhat
late spring, and will be only too glad "
to get borne as soon as possible -:. •/*•*
The following is the list of cases: -_*_ ■
Criminal   *&<$;■ ' -
The People v s. John ySersaw,
Larcency.
Issuks of Fact.
The   Clare   Hardware   and . Implement   Co.   vs.   C.'A.   Kleoaan.     Assumpsit,     -y ^^r»      .
James B.: Graves vs. The Olare
Hardware and Implement Co. . Trespass on the case.    A    ■'-' A
Henry Brewer vs. James McGinnis,
Trespass on the Case. .-
James * Mitchell vs. J. Francis
McKenna.    Trespass on the Case.
y.   Chancery
* Alice Tower vs.   Elver   Tower,   Divorce.
H. E. Stratton vs. Geo. C. Shroder4
Bill to set aside Mortgage.
Michael Kiann vs. Juliana Klann,
Divorce,
Juliana Klann vs. Michael Kiann
Divorce.- A        **A '._•"•-  -
Geo. F. Brpwn vs. EdaaM. Preston
et al.    Bill to quiet Title.
Nora Martin adm. vs. J. H. Thom-
am.    Bill to set aside Deed.
Flora Powell vs. Almond Powell.
Divorce. . a
.Leaves For Chicago.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. and Mrs.
Cyrus -Hummon, accompanied by
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul ParSell, left for Chicago where Mr. Hummon ""-takes a
course in optometry. - A      ,-   .
■ Mr. Hummon is one of the class of
citizens that any town can illy afford
to 3pare. There will be general regret at their departure and they take
with them the beBt wishes of a wide
circle of friends.
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Get our fishing tackle while the assortment is complete. Clare Hdw.
& Imp. Co. •   Y
' ^Sg   th* <5a_rrr»er.
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Time lias greatly thinned the ranks of the men in
whose honor Memorial Day was instituted fify-two years
ago, but it cannot dim the luster of their heroic deeds.
While this government shall* endure their splendid
achievements will be held in grateful remembrance. They
won the cause that was more than all their victories.
They saved the Union: and they established liberty not
only throughout this broad and blessed land, but when
the four years of agony were over a new witness to human
freedom and to human brotherhood went forth from-these
shores and the light sped all around ,the globe. Their
glory shall not fade.
In the war with Spain and in the great World War*
the sons and the grandsons of the men who fought at
Shiloh and Antietam and Gettysburg nobly upheld the
honor and the traditions of the American army and navy;»
and, while we look back with pride and satisfaction upon
the achievements of the heroes of the Civil War, we may
take equal pride in the more recent achievements of
American soldiers and sailors and marines. i
Therefore, that we may pay a tribute of respect and
esteem to the surviving veterans of the Civil .War, „ the'
Spanish-American War and the recent World War, and
honor the memory of the men who gave up their lives
in all these wars, I, Albert E... Sleeper, (xovernor of the
"State of Michigan, do hereby issue this my Proclamation
and sincerely urge the observance of  :
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And I earnesty appeal to the people of Michigan
for h3arty co-operation in plans for the observance" of
the day in their respective communities, and for special
piovisions this yfcar for the comfort and convenience of
the old soldiers. Age is telling on them physically but
the same undaunted, spirit is there as of yore.
On that day flags should be displayed at half staff
until noon and then hoisted to the top of the staff. - -
Ar     '     y Al-BEI-T IS. SLEEPSR, .;.'<■..-'..'•
^Governor. '"'
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