1907-04-26; Clare Sentinel

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THE
Established 1878.
Official Paper of the City.
CLARE, - MICHIGAN,   FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 26, L907.
New Series: Vol. 15,No. 23
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SAS PRODUCER FOR CITY.
Council Monday Evening Unanimously   Voted    to    Install
Traverse City Machine.
As a iinal outcome of the agitation
of the past three months to cut down
fuel hills at the city "water works
plant, it was decided by the city
council Monday to accept the proposition of the Traverse city Iron
Works to install .a gas producer,
Alderman McKinnon introduced the
resolution which provides that thj3
company shall put up a S2,000 bond
to protect the city from loss to the
engines. This bond Alderman Wells
contended was most important as
from correspondence he found the
Traverse oity company the only one
willing to undertake the task of connecting up gas producers to gasoline
engines.
Under tbe terms of the proposition
. as submitted the cost of fuel for
pumping will average not more than
SI per day the year around. The
cost of the plant will be S1005, This
is to be paid for S25 for the first
month and S50 per month thereafter
till all is paid.   ;
The gas plant installation is in accord with the recent referendum vote
of the people, they preferring, under
existing conditions, to utilize coal
gas as fuel rather than gasoline or
electricity./ There are those who'
have held that the city is taking
chances in experimenting but with
the S2,000 bond, to be approved by
•the council, the city's interests are
reasonably safeguarded. Had' the
company at first offered a bond, the
plant would have been installed ere
this.
When the new plant is proven out
a necessary building and storage
room for a car load of coal will be
constructed.
SUPT. ROODE ACCEPTS.
Elected at Lowell He Decides to
Remain in Charge   of - our
Schools for Third Year.
The boai-d of education* met Friday evening and decided upon a
basis mutually satisfactory to Supt.
Roode and to them to induce him to
remain for a third year. He, however, not knowing of their contemplated action went to Lowell. that
evening and on Monday evening was
elected there at a salary of §1,000
with a promise of SI,100 the second
year and. Sl,200 the third year provided upon trial in the schools he
should make good.    But Mr'. Roode
Eighth  Grade Examination.
The estate Eighth Grade Examination this year will be held on the
second Thursday and Priday in May,
or May 9th and 10th. In this county
classes will be held at Harrison, Par-
well and Olare, and one other place
in the county (to be announced later
as it cannot be deflnately stated at
this time) as it will convenience the
largest number of applicants. These
three examinations will be held in
some room of the school building in the towns mentioned above.
Examination paper will be furnished by examiner. Applicants should
come with pen, tablet paper for
notes, ink, lead pencil, knife and
rule. The examination the first day
will begin promptly at nine o'clock
sun time, but may begin at eight
o'clock Friday if the majority of the
various classes so desire.
Teachers are urged to see to it that
every applicant has his proper certification that the pupil has had at
least six months' work in the eighth
grade of the schools of Michigan
according to the State Mamuel. The
county board will not look over
papers written by eighth graders of
the graded schools (Harrison, Far-
well, Clare) of the county, but they
may take the examination, their
teachers or someone else looking
over the papers. This is a regulation
of the Department of Public Instruction, and not by the Olare
county Board of Examinars. Teachers are also urged to encourage a
large class at this time, but are particularly urged not to encourage
pupils to take the examination unless
they are of the belief that they stand
some chance of passing the examination.
The purpose of this is not'to B&e how
many can be crowded through and
out of school, but to find out- if the
applicant has a thorough knowledge
of the "common branches." This
examination will show how many
pupils of the county have been
taught thoroughness and accuracy,
which stand flrBt in all school work.
Resp-yyoure,
E.G. Welch, Commissioner.
Joteon-Peters.
Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
O. Johnson, and IfTelson Peters of
Bay City were united in marriage at
Bay City April 6th at the home of the
bride's aunt. Mae Peters, sister of
groom, acted as bridesmaid and
Mail Johnson, brother 6f bride, as
best man.
The nuptial event oanle unheralded
to their frjeutte but nevertheless they
all wish them long years of joyous
jprsfsperity. They will teside in Bay
Oity.
having given his "word, when • the
board here first tendered him the
position for a third time, as to what
conditions would induce him to stay
promptly decided to stay in Clare as
soon as those conditions were met.
It is no pleasant task always to do
one's real duty as a member of the
city school board, but in view of the
various changes for next year in the
teaching force it is fortunate for our
schools that a man thoroughly
acquainted with school conditions
here will again be in direct charge.
It seems to be the general opinion of
the community, including the high
school, that the school board is wise
in securing Mr. Roode's services for
another year.
ISABELLA HftPPEHIfiSS.
Events Here and There in the
Agricultural County.
Mt! Pleasant is after the truants
within her balliwack.
Work has just begun at the County
Seat on a new 812,000 red brick
Presbyterian church.
They who prophesy that wheat will
be a poor crop are already numerous.
A few warm showers will make things
look a little rosier.
April 25th, 1857, was the date of the
first town meeting in Isabella township, held at Dog Town. C. A. Jeff-
erieswas moderator. A bounty of
$4 on wolves was voted as was also
S40 to complete a bridge across the
Salt.
The bad roads this spring have made
many a man sigh for county system
or any other old system better than
the present one. 'Tis the penalty a
rich clay country has to pay anyhow.
But about everybody has already forgotten the road question till next
spring.
In fining two Mt. Pleasant saloon-
ists S45 each for violation of Sunday
closing law Judge Dodds announced
that the second offense would be the
limit of the law—S200 fine and ninty
days in the cooler. County Seat dads
likewise decree that- in the future
liquor bonds must be 85,000 instead
of 83,000 as heretofore.
Memorial services were held at the
Central Normal, Sunday to the memory of the late O. F. R. Bellows,
founder of the school that finally became the Central Normal. He was
fpr twenty four years professor of
mathematics at the State Normal
at Ypsilanti retiring in 1892. Subsequently he came to Mt. Pleasant and
took the steps that finally gave the
Central Normal and was its principal
through its critical years,
WANT STREETS IMPROVED.
First and Seventh Streets Petition
Council—Other Doings of
City Dads.
The new counoii held its first real
meeting Monday evening and the
various problems presented for a
starter convinced every man of them
that their duties during the year will
not be a bed of roses.
The recommendations of the board
of works to raise water rents was
turned down cold and presumably
present prices will prevail at least
till a larger number of our people
learn to appreciate the value of present city water. The- proposition to
re-engage Erigineer Holmes at present salary was confirmed.. This will
meet very general approval as he
has proven himself competent and
trustworthy in every particular.
Petitions for grading and improving the third block of West Seventh
street and the first two blocks of
West First street were laid over to
the next meeting for additional information. The first named residents
pledged S40 and the last named S95.
Mayor Benner stated that, to comply
with the charter, money for such
improvements in case of formation
of special assessment districts should
be levied and collected before they
are begun. It was for this reason he
said that some people in previous
street improvements had not yet paid
their share. Mr. Mason, formerly a
member of street committee stated to
the council that it would take S600 to
grade the tw,p blocks of First street
according to the city survey, but he
said "that for from S200 to S300 it
could be put in very fair condition.
The problem, however, is for the city
to raise money just at this time to
meet the amounts needed. There
are a number of obligations of two
years ago to be met. The present
council didn't make these debts but
they have to be provided for. In
fact to carry forward improvements now as needed, there should
have been 85,000 bonds voted by the
people to clean up loose debts for*
whose payment, it was known when
they were contracted there was no
possibility of meeting at the time
they would become due without
hampering Other improvements for
four or five years. Aldermen say
they will do all they possibly can
under existing conditions but that
they will not violate their oath of
office and override charter requirements in contracting debts without
authority from the people.
Evidently Olare will have one less
saloon this year, Joseph Worden
going out of business. At least
bonds for only five thirst parlors
were, approved by the council-
Jacob Mason, Lackie & McDonald,
James Duncan, Oliver Beemer and
David McPhall. The bonds are each
83,000.
Ice Cream and Soda, Ginger Ale,
Orange Ale, Lemon* Sour, Coco Gala,
Milk Shake, Lemonade, Grape Juice
and all kinds of soft drinks served at
Olabb Candy Kitchen, try one of
them we know how to serve them—
A. G. Pastorino, proprietor.
Thousands have pronounced Hollister's Rocky Mountain _ea the
greatest healing power on earth.
When medical science^ fails, it succeeds, . Makes you well and keeps
you well. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
IEV A. Anderson*
CURE AND N. ISABELLA
S, S. Convention.
At Clare M. E. Church May 8th
under Auspices of International S. S. Union.
Sunday school day for Clare and
North Isabella counties Wednesday
May 8th, will furnish splendid opportunity for Sunday School .workers including officers teachers and scholars.
The program will be under direct
charge of-representatives of. the International' Sunday School Union,
under whose charge the series of lessons studied from Sunday to Sunday
are prepared,
■ Entertainment will he furnished to
^AXiL delegates and friends outside of
town. Plan early to be on hand all
day. If you are coming notify the
entertainment committee, whose
names appear below, at once.
PROGRAM.
8*9:00 One half hour enrollment and
fellowship. Getting acquainted, -shaking hands without
being introduce^..
CONVENTION THEME "BETTER.*"
9:30   Inspirational Service, The Rev.
G. W, Maxwell
10:00   "Better Sunday  Schools" ten
minute talks.
"Survey of the Field"  E.  G.
Welch,
Strengthening the Weak Points
Rev. J.  E. McDonald
"Back   to   the  Bible"    Rev.
W. H. Lake
"Quiet fifteen minutes1' Rev.
Dean
"How about the-little people"
Mrs. Washburn, State Pri.
Supt.
1W00   What  can  be   done   for   our
young   people,    The  Rev.
Currey,  Supt.  Home Dept,
11:45   Appointment   of    nominating
committee
Gilmore
Our Supervisor, G. Pitts, is around
among the farmers taking*<the assessment.
Roy Gamble is talking of working
for Wood  brothers   this summer.
Elmer Schofield is working for A.
McLeud of Farwell at carpenter
work.
Wm. Suytandt is working at
carpenter work for G. A. Pitts.
James O. Bawky is making a delivery of fruit trees for Greening
brothers of Monroe,
Landy Agio's baby is siok and under the doctor care.
James O. Bawky made a delivery of
fruit trees at Clare last Wednesday.
Mr. Powell, who has rented ,the
FarWell cheese factory has been
among the farmers this week arranging milk -routes. Mr. Powell is a
young man and seems to understand
the business thoroughly. We wish
him success.
The township board met last we ek
to consider the small pox bills..
Fred Ackey of Farwell visited his
uncle and grandmother, George ' Orr
and mother, last week one day.
Mrs. Chambers, who has spent the
winter with her sister, Mrs. R. E.
"Perry, has gone to Lowell for .a visit.
Mr. Laverty and Wm, Willoughby
both have new wagons.
Bertha Pitts Of Harrison spent, last
week with her parents, G. A. Pitts
and wife, *
James Pitts of Notawa spent Sunday with his brother, G. A. Pitts,
Patronrox Sohool district number
one have bought some shade trees
for the school yard.
The Glass school district are having their school yard graded, a very
much needed improvement.
Mrs. Gampeau is enjoying a visit
from Jier sister.
1:30
AFTEENOON,
Devotional Service
2:00   Report  of  nominating    committee
Election of Officers
County Offering
"BETTER "PLANS"
2:30   Teacher   Work,  Rev.   S.     A.
Dean
3:15   "Quiet fifteen minutes,   Rev
Currey
3': 30   Elementary Work, Cradle Roll,
Beginner's   Course,   Primary,
Mrs. Fred Washburn
4:15 . Home Dept. Rev. Currey
Song,   prayer,   benediction.
EVENING
"better results"
7:30   Song Service
8:00   Address,    Mrs. Washburn
8:20   Rev. F. L. Currey
Evening Offering!
8:40- Rev.   S.   A. Dean
Remarks by pastors and othwra
Song and benediction.
ENTERTAINMENT COMITTEE.
Mrs. Fred Lister, Baptist
Mrs. Thos. Presley, Free Methodist
Mrs. A.'Byba, Methodist
Mrs. J. D. Allen, Congregationalist
REV. "W. H. LAKE, MUSICAL   DIRECTOR
Chorus Choir of all the churches
will furnish music.
Attention, Comrades.
The members of D. J. Brewer camp
No. ten have made arrangements
for a social day on Thursday, May
second to have dinner * with no
charge and ask that all soldiers come
and bring your baskets. The invitation is not confined to members only
but all veterans and families are invited. Memorial day is close at
hand and we wish to meet you Upon
this day and review acquaintance.
Do not stay away because you are
not a member of the camp or post.
You will be welcome and the table
will be large enough for all. Come
to the old Grand Army hall May
second at ten o'clock a. m.      ,
D. J. Brewer Camp.
Farwell News.
Miss Flossie Henry was in Olare
Tuesday.
S. Lake of the Brown was in town
Wednesday.
T. G. Adams of Ros.ebush was in
town Tuesday.
Oepil Graham of Mesick is visiting
Farwell relatives.
Miss Grace Day left on Tuesday
for her home at Armada.
Mrs*. J. J. Saxton was in Clare
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Edna Maxwell of Clare visited
Farwell friends over Sunday.
The Congregational L. A. S. meet
Friday with Mrs. J. W. Reed.
Born to Mr.- and Mrs. Wm. Diek-
erson, April 19th, a daughter.
H. Story of Cadillac visited relatives hero Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Ralph Spring" is visiting
friends at Hemlock and Saginaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams of
Owosso are visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Simonson of Clare
visited here between trains Monday
evening.
Wm. Richmond and family -have
moved to the S. Isabell farm near
Rosebush.
A. Goheen and family are visiting
Mrs. Goheen's parents, Mr. and'Mrs,
W- H. Harris.
Mrs. H. Tyron and children of
Crooked Lake visited her sister; Mrs.
B. Spring and family Sunday.   M
Benjamin Campbell has sold his
residence on Hall Street to B. F.
Carpenter of Missaukee county.
Dr. and Mrs. Grillet have erected a
model hennery and are now prepared
to Taise broilers in a scientific manner.
Mrs. Ruby Marks, who has been
visiting Farwell friends andrelatives,
returned to her home at Sears Tuesday.
Dr. E. E. Parsons, who has been
looking for a location here returned
to his home at New Dover, Ohio, the
first of the week.
'Mrs. G. W. Moore, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. L. D,
Silloway, returned on Friday to her
home atMt. Pleasant.
J. W. Sanford has moved to E. J.
Case's farm north west of the village
where he will engage in the pursuit
of agriculture this summer.
Rev. Mr. Crossman and family,
who have been visiting fH. 0. Northrop and family, returned, to their
home at Gilfdrd Wednesday.
Wm. H. Harris and** family, who
for Borne time have been living on
the Littlefield ranch at Bear Lake,
have moved back to Farwell.  .
Mrs. G. E. Lamb entertained the
12:2 club, Monday evening, in honor
of Miss Grace Day, who departed for
her home at Armada Tuesday.
The LaGrow residence caught fire
on Saturday from a defective chimney but the fire was extinguished
before  serious  damage was done.
Captain W. W. Brown will give a
lecture Saturday, April 27th at 7:30
p. m. in the G. A. R. hall relating to
Andrews raid of which he was, engineer,
NorThrot-Babcock
Sunday April 21st, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Northrup occurred, the wedding of their daughter,
Rule Bell and Ralph Wqodburn Babcock, both highly respected young
people of Farwell. The bridesmaids
were Misses Addie Williams and
Alma Benner. The groom was attended by his brothers, Fred and
Ben. Only immediate relatives and
friends witnessed the nuptial ceremony, which was performed by Rev.
R..O. Grossman pastor of the M. P.
church at Gilford. A- dainty luncheon was served at -the conclusion of
the ceremony. The out of town
guests were Rey. andMrs, Grossman
and sons of Gilford and Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Babcock and family of
Wehbwood, Ontario, the former being au uncle of the bridegroom.* »
The *bride was the recipient of
many handsome and Useful presents.
The ytJUng couple have the best
wishes of all.
, Saturday April twenty-seven is the
opening day for Ice Cream and Soda
at Clare Candy kitchen, buy a
glass and be very much pleased.
A, Card.
For kindness of many friends in
the hour of bereavement we desire to
express our deepest thanks, also' to
Baptist choir. '
Mr. and Mrs, Miles Smalley.
Change of; Time.
Improved service on the Pere Marquette with change of time Sunday,
April 28th,
Traij*i» leavedjare as follows;
Goingeast, 6:05 a, m., 10:08 a,, m.,
3:55 p. m.
Going west, 8:43 a, m,,2:30 p. m.
Ask agents for particulars,
H, F. Moeller» G. P. A, 23-2
A Life Lengthened 20 Years,    *■*>   <&***, O^y.JStohen-is
S. P. Mason, druggist, Markle, Ind,, ^quarters for.  all ■ lands  of   fine
says:    "Twenty years ago I bought Candies,    Ice    Cream    and    fruit.
Warner's White Wine of Tar and gave Candy iii boxies  from tea cents to
a bottle to Jas. Ledbetter.    Doctors si-sty eeftts-a box. in bulk from ten
said he could not live.   One bottle .   JL+-, „„«_, ~ «L,*„-*   a  n.   •»„»'•«
cured him.    He is. alive and well to- to svs** ****8 a P<>xm&-A. G.  Paato-
day,  Fo*c sale by E. A* Anderson. rino, |>ro"prietor.
GENERAL INFORMATION COLUMN,
In this column are fouudlm'scol.
lancous items of importance such
as articles lost, animals estrayed,
business announcements, stock for ,
I sale, ftnvms for rent, etc., etc Flye
cents per line per week.
For sale—Small quantity of contract peas, also field peas. I. E.
Hampton, Bell 'phone. 23-2
Plow   points   re-ground   at   Clare
Furnace Oo.   10c.
For sale—A fine young mare six
years old, sound. Weight about 1100,
Inquire at Holbrook's.
Money loaned on farms. Farms
and lands for sale. S. W, Hopkins,
Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 52-26.
To rent—80-aore farm five and one-
half miles east of Clare. Inquire of
A. E. Mussell & Son. *     22-t
For Sale—Good substantial residence in one of the best parts of the
city. Welch & Bennett.
For sale—Five brood mares aged
from three to seven years. Blacks
and bays, also several geldings.  14-tf
D.Ward,.
For sale—Forty acre, farm one half
mile sonth of Clare. Thos. Presley.
21-4.
House and three lots for sale. Barn^
fruit, etc,    Mrs. A. Brownson.   21-4
Gasoline!
Red Star Brand
BEST  BY  TEST.
Does Not Smoke
Ask Your Dealer.
ORIGINAL
aud exclusive designs in"Sack
fruits, English Walking Suits
and Evening Clothes.. Every
garment we make has a distinctive style ot its own. We
guarantee a
Faultless Fit
and extraordinarily fine fabrics. Let us make your new
spring suit or overcoat.
PAUL GRIESER,
Merchant Tailor,
Benner Block.
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Full line of new Garden Seeds in Bulk and
Packages. All kinds of
Onion Sets, Flower Seeds
Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums in bulk. For new
reliable seeds give us
your order.
Another car load of
Flour -just' in. Ask for
prices by the barrel.
IB,Prompt Delivery
Your Gxoceryman
Jas. Bicknell
Both Phones.
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Don't Believe-all You Read.
Don't take my word but ask any
one of the millions that have used
Warner's White Wine of Tar, the
best remedy on earth for coughs and
colds.   For sale by E. A. Anderson.
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f| Pianos are made just 50 miles from Clare.    They S
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