1907-06-28; Clare Sentinel

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LARE
Established 1878.
Oftlcial Paper of the City.
CLARE,   MICHIGAN,   FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE .28, 1907.
New Series: Vol. 15,No. 32
3
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fifteen Graduates.
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Eighteenth Annual  Commencement most Important in
History of Clare
School.
The closing chapter in the history
of the Olare schools for the school
year 1906-7 ended successfully with
the class day exercises at the .opera
bouse Thursday evening and" the
commencement proper .on Friday
evening. There was nothing to mar
the success of the occasions • and
Supt. Roode may well' look with
Satisfaction upon the year's record.
That the interest -of the public
centres on such occasions, on the
graduates themselves and what they
can do is sh,own in that at the class
exercises every possible corner o'f
the opera house was occupied while
on the final evening, though crowd-
fed, the rush was' not so .marked.
On the platform sat the fifteen graduates, Supt. Roode and Miss Orego,
principal, but on the second evening
the last named gave way to the
speaker of the evdning.
The saluatory was given by Marcia
Wilson iin good form, splendidly
voicing the sentiment that any class
must feel, on suoh" an occasion. She
said, that thus far. .they had been
helped by loved ones and by friends
but henceforth in a larger sense
they themselves must face the problems of life. The article .showed
literary, merit.
Ermaj Feighner presented a well
prepared sketch of Michigan history
showing that we have grown from
frontier conditions to a great state
with 200,000 farms. It was well rendered.
Mitchael Archambault set forth
child labor, showing how it is wrapped up with ignorance and parental
indifference. Compulsory education
should be universal. The main facts
of this great question were well
gathered together.    .
The class history was given with
fine effect jointly by Laila Wilson
and Irene Shaw, showing that while
a number of the fifteen had attended
no other school than Olare the class
had gathered in gradually from other points so as finally to break the
record of number of graduates.
, This was one of the best numbers of
the evening.
Edward Armstrong evidenced
strong features in his oration on education, especially in antithetical sentences. He also showed now and
again suggestiona of the power of the
orator that waits only for, development.
Gladys Smith varied the   program
with a vocal solo and so well render-
• ed was it that many words of admiration wereheard from all sides.
Zana Lee gave a fine character
sketch of "Empress Josephine"
graphically setting forth the womanly
fortitude of the beautiful French empress.
The class will presented by Oarl
Dorsey should be heard to be appreciated and was well prepaped and
rendered.
"Home Rule for Ireland" by Ethel
Jackson was a   strong demonstration of England and  was   well   prepared and rendered,
•race and Was forceful in delivery.
Jesse Keating gave the class poem,
an original composition, and it was a
* most commendable effort.
The class prophecy, constructed by
George Ehrhardt, had in it less sting
than is usual to* such effusions that
everybody likes to hear, was well
prepared and given in good voice.
"Toussant L'Overture," that gem
of oratorical literature, was recited
by Sylvia Hawkins with good effect.
"Booker T. Wafhington" was the
theme of Olark Ritter and he marshalled together with good effect the
possibilitiea of the negro race as indexed by industrial education.
The valedictory given by Elva Tatman was a fitting and very able expression of sincere gratitude to all
who had made possible the class' "individual attainment thus far, and the
plea to classmates that by ijheir deeds
they may go forth to prove their
worth.
The fifteen young people by their
general attainment are a Worthy
class. There, are no black sheep
' among their number. Several'of
them have done mote or less to earn
their way through the high school,
Working for their board or earning
money by doing odd jobs. As a
whole as well as individually the
class of r07 is expected to give a
good account of itself.
For Friday evening the feature of
the program Was 'a very scholarly
address by Lee S. McCollester, D.
B„, of Detroit,   The presentation of"
diplomas was ^nade hy J. F. Tatman,
who with not a little honest pride,
recorded the fact that it had been
his pleasure to see. the olasB go all
the way through the school during
the time of his service on the board.
Mrs, G. B. Wells-gave two very
fine vocal solos and' was encored,
Kirkbride's orchestra consisting of
S. 0. Kirkbride, Lee Dunwoodie, Dr.
A. E, Mulder, and Albert
and Mrs. G. B. Lamb, pianist, of
Farwell, filled out both evenings
With splendid selections,
[Outs of the graduating class and
other matters of school interest intended for this issue have failed to
arrive la time.—Eds.]
150,000 POUNDS WOOL.
Clare   and   Northern  Isabella
Sheep Give a Big 'Clip,
The wool season just closed,
though; in tone regards" unsatisfactory to local buyers, was for Olare*
and Northern Isabella the most im-
Wiesmanfportant in the history of the Bheep
industry in this locality. Considerable western wool was grown in tins
territory during the past ye"ar from
imported sheep and there seems to
have been some dispute as to its
value. Sheep men _ however are
pretty well  satisfied  with   the  de-1
REFOREST PLAINS
WITH LOCUST TREES
a- «
Thousands  of  Acres  or    State
, Land Might be Made of*
Great .Value.
IF PLANTED WITH LOCUSTS
it might not- pay to plant extensive
tracts of Black Locust for the manufacture of policemen's clubs alone,
there are so many other uses for
which it is a most valuable timber,
taken in connection with its growth
upon our sandy soil makes it to our
mind the ideal timber with which to
reforest our pine plains.
E.L, Sprague.
REV. OHAS. F. SHAW,
new pastor of the Congregational church.
STREET FAIR FOR CLARE.
During the Week Commencing
July 15th There'll Be
Doings.
Negotations have been completed
this week for Carnival week July 15—
21. Wixom Brothers with a large
company of artists will be here to
furnish entertainment for visitors
and a general good time is anticipated. There will be daily six free attractions including the sixty-eight
foot dive, trapese, and throwing of
battle axes. Besides there will be a
number of performances, to which
admission is charged, such as trained
dogs and other interesting features.
Gambling games and fakirism, it is
announced, is strictly prohibited on
the streets. „ !
Farther particulars will be forthcoming.
A Large Attendance.
Comr. E.. G. Welch was at the- Mt.
Pleasant Normal the first of the week
assisting the teachers from this county in classifying and acting as general coach, and is pleased to report
the largest attendance yet from this
county to the summer term there.
The following, either Olare county
teachers or residents of Glare county
teaching elsewhere, are in attendance :
Anna Eberhart, Nina Eberhart,
George E. Thompson, Lillie Hubel,
Nettie Miller, Kate Miller, Grace
Howard, Elsie Russ, Edna Thompson, Tuff Hampton, Kate Bell, May
Bell, Ray Walling, Ethel Pratt, Otto
J. Heber, Richard Woods, Edith
Belcher, Rose Belcher, Mai-ie Tag-
gart, Sadie Taggart, Harriet Mc-
Greaham, Louie B, Louch, Adelaide Arnold, Emery McLaughlin,
More will enter later.
velopment of the industry. Many
farmers not anticipating a late spring
sheared early and in the sudden
storms many sheep and lambs were
lost, while many more lambs received
bad set backs.
Twenty-seven and twenty-eight
cents seems to have been about the
price paid per pound for good wool.
The largest clip of the season is that
of the Johnson ranch, north of Olare,
18,440 pounds being sold for S4,519
from 3,114 sheep. A number of new
men have joined the sheep breeders
during the past year. Buyers insist
there is need of attention to the
quality of wool grown in 'this territory.
A conservative estimate places tfbe
wool product of Olare and North
Isabella counties at 150,000 pounds.
Of this amount some 100,000 pounds
were shipped from Olare. Rosebush
handled a good amount and buyers
were at work at Farwell, Clarence,
Harrison and Weidman. Some from
this territory' too went to Coleman,
Beaverton, Gladwin, Mt. Pleasant
and Marion.
Wise Farmers G
The program for the meeting with
J. H. Seeley south of town Tuesday
July 2nd with vice president Jennings presiding is as follows:
Song-—Olub.
Prayer—Rev. C. F. Shaw.
Welcome—J. H, Seeley,
Response—/. H, Wilson.
Dinner.
Duet—Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
ley.
Select reading-—Mrs.  L. E.
tosh.
Address-'-D. E, Alward.
How I made money fanning—C
Sutherland.
Duet—-Blanche Lansing, Sylvia
"Graves.
Ladies topic—Advantages of young
men a$d women today compared
with fifty years ago—Mrs. R. Goodman^ Mrs,Matilda Jennings, Mrs. P.
M. Loomls, Mrs. S. J. Davy.
' Reception—Mrs. O, H. Lampfaere,
Misses Bessie Presley and Florence
Van Sicklen, Tables—MeBdames
Phlnis&y, Venner, James, Spear, L.
E, Davy*
Badg-
Mcln-
-H.
Wiien the Circus
Comes to Town,
[The following composition prepared at school by Florence White,
age ten, of the fourth grade of the
Olare schools, Miss Adelaide Arnold
teacher, is of such merit for one so
young that we publish it just exactly,
spelling, punctuation and all, as she
wrote it.—Er>s.]
"Well, I'll be jiggered if there isn't
a circus coming to town, Marinda!"
said Si Winters as he read the "Sentinel," "Sure Si, and we will hitch
that pesky Maud and make her haul
us to town," said Marindy. Si went
out to the barn to hitch the mule up.
In a few minutes hot words were
heard coming from the barn followed
by a crash, and running out into the
yard, Marindy found Si leaning
against the hole in the barn singing
a lullaby. "I guess, Si, we had better hitch up the oxan and,go," said
Marindy. The oxen were hitched up
and they soon arrived at the Fair
grounds. - While Si and Marindy
were waiting for the performance to
begin, a slight stamping Was heard
behind them, aW in came Maud
chewing the canvas. The owner of
the circus tried to chase the mule
out, but she would not chase. Then
he hit her. The next minute tables,
seats, arid the tent went flying. Marindy and Si went home to get out of
paying for damages. This Was their
last circus,
Potatoes for
Bell 'phone 92.
sale.    J. H.
Seeley,
28tf.
Oottage for sale
—E, G. Welch.
at Stevenson lake
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The  Best  Timber   Known    for    Railroad Ties   Because   of   Its   Lasting   Qualities—Fine   for
Furniture „ -
The question of reforesting the
state lands of Michigan, of which
there.are thousands of acres of pine
plains from which^ the original timber has all been taken, is receiving
considerable attention, and will soon
become a matter of vital importance.
It is very evident that something
musb b*e done to make these lands
produce something of value. There
are thousands of acres that are absolutely valueless for farming purposes,
that could be made of value in the
growing of trees, and the question is
what kind of trees that are valuable
for commercial uses can be grown
upon this sandy soil that will soonest
reach a size sufficient to he made
available. - *
The writer has recently nlade considerable study and examination of
the question and is thoroughly convinced that theGleditsiaTriacanthos,
commonly known by the several
names of Black Locust, Honey Locust and Sweet Locust, is just the
tree that can be used successfully for
this purpose.
GKOWS   KAPIDLY   ON   SANDY   PLAINS.
It is not particular as to the quality
of soil and grows rapidly on our
sandy plains. While there are some
varieties of this timber- that are subject to attack by insects and disease
this variety is hardy and entirely free
from insect attacks and disease. It
is hard and solid timber and is especially well adapted for use for railroad ties and fence posts, as it is
more lasting in the ground than either white or yellow cedar, and . being
much harder will outlast oak or any
other timber that we know of for ties.
When dry its specific gravity is 0.6740,
and a cubic foot of it weighs 42
pounds. It is also a valuable timber
for the manufacture of furniture, as
it is capable of receiving a high polish, and being a rapid grower has
large grains, making it a most beautiful wood.
KAPID GROWTH.
As we have said, our dight, sandy
soil is well adapted to its propagation
and growth. As showing how rapid
a grower it is, we will state -that the
writer has a locust tree in his yard at
Traverse Oity, which was started
from a sprout of one season's growth
eighteen years ago and today it
measures 14 inches in diameter.
There is also a grove of Black Locusts in Traverse Oity that started
from sprouts from the roots of other
trees, that have since been removed,
about 14 years ago. Some of these
trees have been taken out, but there
are now standing upon a peice of
light sandy ground 40 of these trees",
growing within a space of land six by
eight rods. These trees vary in size
from 4 to twelve Inches in diameter.
Several of them are large enough for
railroad ties and fence posts.
AN    ORNAMENTAL     TREE,
We are surprised that the railroad
companies, especially those operating
in Michigan, have not long before
this made use of a part of their right
of.way for growing Black Locust for
ties. It strikes us that at least
twenty-five feet of the outer edge of
their right of way might be profitably utilized for this purpose. Besides, a grove of locusts upon either
side of the roads would add greatly
to the beauty, of the landscape
through which the roads pass. It is
a fine,' ornamental tree, with prolific,
sweet smelling blossoms. The only
objection to it is that its foliage
comes out rather.late in the spring,
but when it does get out in full leaf
and bloom its beauty and the sweet
perfume with which, it fills the air is
unsurpassed. -
THE BLACK LOCUST.
The Black Locust is easily propagated either from sprouts or the seed,
and the growth-of the tree is so rapid
that within 15 years from planting
many trees in a grove wili reach' a
size large enough for railroad ties,
which is a fact very much in its favor.
We might-remark incidentally that
policemen's Clubs are manufactured
almost exclusively from Black Lo->
oust, as it is not only » heavy and
hard wood, but gives off a- sound
when struck upon a stone or cement
walk peculiar to Itself and not pos-
Farwell News.
IS
Miss Maggie Walker is very ill.
Miss Lottie Dowset of Fra<nkfort
relatives here.
J. B. Harris and family of ,,Milan
are moving here,
Rep. L, L. Kelley arrived herefrom
Lansing Saturday.,
' Miss Nellie. Hilson.visited relatives
at Dolph on Sunday,
R. J. Powell visited his brother at
Willard over Sunday,
Miss Hazel Burch, made a trip to
Mt, Pleasant Saturday.
Miss Anna Hardwick Of Olare visited here the first of the week.
The M. E. L. A. S. meet Friday p.
m. with Mrs. J. L. Littlefleld.
The Congregational parsonage has
received a fresh coat of paint.
M. G. Stevens has purchased tbe
Prlngle property On Hail Street.
John Osterhout of Oadillac visited
relatives here Monday and  Tuesday.
Misses Julia and Berneda Moyaes
are spending the week at Bear Lake.
Miss Winnie Palmer is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. W. B. Smith, at Mt. Pleasant.
Several Farwellites attended the
graduation exercises at Clare last
Week,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCormick
of Allegany, Pa., are visiting .friends
here.
Miss Mamie Gilman, who has been
visiting here, returned to Midland
Monday.   .
Mrs. Roe Huffman of Evart is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs,
Wm. Armstrong.
E. J. Oase made a trip to Saginaw
Monday accompanied by Fay and
Claire Oarruthers.
Miss Carrie Burston has returned
home from Flint, where she has been
engaged in teaching.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Smith of Mt.
Pleasant visited relatives here a few
days the past Iveek.
Miss Pansy Kilbourn of Ashley is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. $, Kline,
and family this week.
Mrs. F. Babcock is spending the
week at Mt. Pleasant, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ray._
Mr. and Mrs. A. Moyses of Owosso are guests of the former's brother,
W. G. Moyses and family.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Vincent of Detroit are visiting the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hewer.
Mrs. Wesley Graham of Jacksonville, Fla., is a guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. W. Graham and family,
Mrs. F. McTaggart and daughter
of Owosso spent % few days the past
week, guests of Miss Anna Smith.
Mrs. Ed Burke, who has been visiting her mother here, left the first of
the week for her home at Oadillac.
Mrs. W. K. Hantz and daughters
of Orooked Lake visited their cousin,
M. Munger and family on Tuesday.
F. W. Wood, traveling salesman
for the Cleveland hardware company,
spent Sunday with his family here.
J. Odette and bride of Chicago
visited the former's parents here,
Wednesday while on a wedding trip.
Mrs, D. Burke who has been visiting relatives at Cadillac for several
days returned home the first of the
week.  '
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph VanNocker of
Owosso visited the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Smith a few days
this week.
John McAninch received a severe
wound on the arm while butchering
on Wednesday. Dr. Lamb dressed
the wounded member.
Mrs. D. Ramsey who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. 3. M,arsh
and family, returned to her home at
Brown Oity Wednesday,
Mrs. W. Garrison, of Loomis and
Mrs. O. B. Lloyd of Olare visited the
latter's sister, Mrs. J. J, Saxton, and
family the first of the week.
Mrs. Wm.. Clayton and daughter,
Mabel, left oh. Monday for a month's
Visit with the former's sister, Mrs.
Geo.. W. Gallup at Escanaba,
Mr. and Mrs. F, J, Whitmore of.
Milwaukee, Wis. who have been
guests of 0. 33. BIngham?s the past
two weeks left on Tuesday for Sag-
Mrs. Clara Saull of this village and
J, E. Kirby of Ashley, who wore
married at Clare on Saturday, loft
for'Ashley Monday evening where
they will reside.
Jno. Oronk, fSam Henry, W. Q.
Moyses and families accompanied by
Mr, and Mrs. A. J. McCormick of
"Allegany, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. 'A.
Moyses of Owosso are spending the
week camping at Caanberry Lake,
A severe electric storm passed over
Farwell last Friday. Several people
received light shocks and several
trees were struck by lightning but no
serious damage was done. Old residents say it was the worst storm in
years.
May, the sixteen year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Wright, died
on Friday after a very brief illness of
heart disease. The funeral was held
on Saturday from the M, E., church,
Rev. W. M. P. Jerrett officiating.
She leaves a father mother and several brothers aud sisters tp mourn
her loss*. The family have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement.
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Big Advance j
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THE SMEDLEY FAMILY REUNION.
On June 2Gth at the homes of Mr.
and Mrs. L. L. Smedley and Dr. and
Mrs. Lamb was held the annual
Smedley reunion, Members present
were( Mrs. F. D. Reed, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred West, Mr. and Mrs. M. I.
West of Vernon, Albert Smedley,
Jefferson Smedley, Miss Etta Smfed-
ley of Durand,^ Mr, and Mrs. John
Smedley of Lake George, Mr. and
Mrs. A. A. Kidder of Rutland, Vt.,
Miss Grace Smedley of Lennon, Miss
Marguerite O'Donald of Howard City
Mrs. S. O. Kirkbride, Olare and Mr.
and Mrs. Cole, Olare",
A three course dinner was seryed
after which a business meeting was
held. Resolutions on the death of
Walter L, Smedley were read—after
'which a short but pleasing programme was rendered.
The company then viewed the village which presents a vevy pleasing
picture at this season, after which. a
two course luncheon was served.
The guests departed at a late hour
having enjoyed a perfect day of
pleasure.
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Farmers, if your buildings are insured against fire and lightning in
the tri-county Mutual you have adequate protection. See Welch &
Bennett. tf
Wanted—Job 'on  farm.
Kapplinger, Olare R. 1.
Charles
My fine residence property for sale.
S1250 takes the whole corner. S400
down, balance S150 per year 6%.
This is the cheapest piece of real
estate in Clare today. Now is your
chance to own a home. Call and see
the property. H. B. Allen.
For   Sale—Cabbage    and    tomato
plants, five sents per dozen.
Sarah Adams. 32-1-p.
For Sale—Four good building lots
in Clare—D. E. Alward. 31«tf
For sale—sentinel ofiice  building
and lot 20X100 feet. Welch & Bennett,
For Sale—Six octave organ
JVogt's studio.
at De-
28tf,
Flour and
Sugar
We are now
prepared to save
you money on
these staple articles.
A    few   specials
we are offering—
3 Cans Standard I
Tomatoes     '   25c
4 Cans Shepard
Corn 25c
3 Cans Peas 25c
Chase and San-
burn Coffee's, the
best on Earth at
20, 25, 30 and 35c
per lb,
Try Seal Brand
35c lb. a regular
40c coffee.
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Lowest Prices,
Beet   Quality
Prompt Delivery
Your (arroceryman
Jas. Bicknell
Both Phones.
SPEND THE
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gtessedbyany other timber*    While'inaW.
Attractions of Eversy Description
 INCLUDING!—-
Fire Department, Canoe, Yatch and
Foot Races S€up*endus Parade
Gorgeous     Fire-Works
-^-TO-GETHER WITH       ''
Riverside Park Features
Vaudeville Show, Circle-Swing,
Roller—Coaster    and
Merry-Go-Round.
-—WINDING DP WITH THE-	
Wonderful Airship
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