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Established-1878,
Official Paper of the City.
.GLARE,   MICHIGAN,: FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1907.
New Series: Vol, 15,No..4&
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Agricultural Resources Demand
Model Farm Near County
Seat.
Board of Supervisors Face a  Problem
Vital to Farm Interests of
Clare County.
Clare county's successive victories
for hey agricultural products at the
state fair culminating in the general
clean sweep this year over all compete
teg Counties In her class anew calls
attention to the rapid, strides being
made in her agriculture. Add to
this the faot that 830,000 has come
into the county from the sale of tax
lands, since those lands were advertised for sale in the Sentinel fifteen
months ago, thus placing thousands
upon thousands of acres upon the tax
rolls, and tne need of an intelligent
directive force for our farm development is plainly manifest.
Much has been done in the last five
years, The board of supervisors
With far seeing wisdom inaugurated
the policy of telling people of our
farm resources through the exhibit at
tbe state fair. All honor to L. L.
Kelley, J, A, Jackson and E. K.
Chapin and other pioneers of this
movement, which in unison with the
fight the county press has constantly
kept up lo these years has at last begun the recognition of the worth of
our lands and the farm possibilities
of the future.
But in tbe midst of this most commendable policy for county development there is one black spot, the so
called county poor farm policy. Did
any one ever see any contribution
made by the county poor farm for
the county's exhibit at the state
fair? Did any one ever hear of the
county poor farm winning premiums
at the county fair? Is there even
now stock or other evidences of
farming at the county farm? In fact
have not prospective land buyers
taken the next train out of the
county on seeing the county farm?
The farmers of the county m believe
the county farm should be a real
farm and there is no good reason
why this should not be realized. If
the present farm can be made a good
farm, that end should be' sought for
at onoe. If it is not suitable for that
purpose there is plenty of good land
in close proximity to the County
Seat. Greenwood is one of the best
townships in the county. Just south
of Harrison's beautiful lake there is
a fine rich tract of rich land. At
Mann Siding the same is true. But
why multiply instances? It is patent
to all that scores of available areas
near the County Seat could well become a model county farm where
the county poor are taken care of.-
It is not the management that it is
at fault. It is the general policy that
does not recognize the absolute need
of a real agricultural county farm.
Thos. Ooit, keeper of the poor farm,
so far as the Sentinel has information, is reliable in every way. He
pays the county S150 a year for the
use of the farm but in reality for the
privilege of keeping the County's
boarders at S2.50 per week, which is.
the sum paid for each pauper at the
farm. The farm thus far has been
little but a boarding house.
In 1906 82,500 was raised for the
poor fund. Last year S250 was spent
for pulling poor farm stumps. But
now after son?e fifteen years of oc
cupancy many farmers assert that
the Olare county poor farm will
nevejvbe a productive farm typical of
Clare county farms. Is this the fact?
If it is, then the board of supervisors
should refuse longer to dodge this
question, so important to all and especially so to our farm interests.
Let it be" faced and solved in keeping
with the future development of the
county.
22nd Annual Ohio Excursion.
The Ann Arbor B. R. will give its
22nd annual Ohio Excursion Tuesday,
October 1st. Tickets will be sold to
Toledo and other points in Ohio on
the following railroads: Wheeling to
Lake Erie; Wabash; Hocking Valley:
Ohio Central Lines; Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern; Detroit, Toledo
<& Ironton; Cincinnati, Hamilton &
Dayton; Cincinnati, Chicago & St.
Louis By., "Big Four."
"Special train will leave Clare at
7-M A. S-.^and "3:26 P. W> Excursion
ticJ-atfl good for return .until October
10th, will be sold to Toledo at S5.60
lor the round trip and at correspondingly low rates to points on railroads
named above, good for return
to October sflth* ^or farther information, call on nearest Ann Arbor E.
It. agent off write" J. J. Kirby, <J« P. A,
Many Scared  and  Shocked., in
Clare Monday jBut Nobody Hurt.
Oould all the exclamations that escaped involuntary lips Monday be
recorded, the humorist would be in
his glory. It was only a lightning
flash and nobody hurt but thereby
hangs a tale.
"Quick as .lightning" the flash
came and quickly followed the popping of 'phones and cries of women
and children. At the school building
there was well nigh a panic. Out of
windows and through doors some
children rushed despite the efforts of
teachers and between screaming and
crying, hatless flew home through
the pouring rain, to mamma. All
sorts of spots, etc., are attributed to
lightning but according to Supt,
Koode th§re isn't a mark on the
building. It was only the 'phones
that were touched.
The peculiar phenomenon of so
many places shocked and nobody
hurt is easily explained. A cloud
low down over Olare charged with"
electricity gave it out over considerable area by way of houses, trees and
various other objects, virtually flooding all with electricity, but not concentrated enough at any one spot to
injure life.
M. E. MISTERS.
Few Changes in This Locality
Made by Annual Conference.
The Michigan Conference at Albion,
closing Monday, left ministerial appointments in this part of the Big
Eapids district mach as they were
last year Presiding Elder Bray also
remains. The following are of interest:
Clare and Herrick—G. W«.Maxwell.
Farwell-Gilmore—W. M.   P.Jerret.
Harrison—F. W. Applegate.
Leaton—Carl Seipp.
Eosebush—J. M. Jensen,
Winn—Elmer Vaughn.
Mt, Pleasant—Hugh Kennedy.
Shepherd—C. E. Pallock.
Gladwin—H, J. Nichols, F. M.
Clough goes to Aurelius.
Evart—E. O. Mather.
Evart circuit—F. W.  Snyder.
Coleman—A. 0. Parsons.
Beaverton—G. B. Day.
T. P. Bennett, formerly of Farwell
and a student at Albion last year,
goes to Cambria. W. J. Hathway,
who preceded G. W. Maxwell in Clare,
is assigned to Springport. Roy E.
-lusted, a Clare boy of a, few years
ago, graduating at Albion in June,
becomes pastor at Mosherville. Lis-
ton Harding of Morley, formeely a
resident here, was chosen one of the
lay delegates to the general conference next year. S. O. Eobinson
remains at West Branch.
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RANDALL DISTRICT.
There were German church services
again on Sunday morning in our
school bouse. Next services Sunday,
10 A. M. Sept. 29. Eev. Hern, J.
Eiethmeier preached the sermon and
announces that he will remain, and
preach iruthe German language every
two weeks. He will also begin English services in the very near future.
The men assembled for congregational meeting after church and organized
a congregation which shall be known
as the Evangelical Lutheran Zion
church. A complete constitution was
adopted, and arrangements made for
an' extensive religious education of
the children. An English class will
be started, in which grown people
and children above 13 years old will
be instructed to be confirmed next
summer. This is a fine opportunity
for anyone who wishes to receive a
religious education and become a
member ofthe church. Grown people
are just as welcome to this class as
others and the wish of the congreg-
otion is that very many should apply.
A German class is also started for
the younger children, eight years old
and oyer to be held every Saturday
and every other Sunday and two full
months in early summer. This will
give tbe children a fine christian
education. Not only children' of the
members are admitted to this class,
but children of others especially Germans, are also invited. Both classes
will be taught by the Eeverend himself.
All those wishing to enter either
the German or the English are requested to report immediately by
mail or in person to Eev. H. 3. Eeith-
meier, Route 5, Clare, Mich, who
keeps his office at the home of Gott-
lob Nass near the school house.
The members are planning to erect
their own church building in the.se_.r
future. Most probably a cement
building will be pnt up on one of the
corner lots next summer; up to that
time the school district has Madly
granted the we ofthe Behool hatjsev
Made Raids into Clare Business
Places Two Successive Nights.
During the nights of September 13th
and 14th some unknown persons broke
into five places ofbusines3inthe city
and made off with not a little booty.
From Rhoades store shoes, clothing,
jewelery and other articles were missed. Subsequently a small part of.
this was found in an old building near
the track, Alderton'e slot machine
yielded'the miscreants about 830, McDonald's thirst parlor S5 and a rifle
while in MoPhali's they got little for
their trouble* Next night a S3Q, fur
overcoat was taken from McCambley 'a
harness shop, entrance being-effected
through a back window, At Rhoadesr
glass was renioved from a side window for entrance while in the other
three oases back entrance served the
purpose of the marauders.
Sheriff Hutchinson came down "from
Harrison and with a warrant searched
one house without any clue. There-
petition of these burgular visits Is attributed to local talent.
EEV. G. W. MAXWELL,
returning to Clare as pastor of Clare
Herrick charge has the unique record for this part of the state of being a Methodist Episcopal pastor
eight years continuously in ^practically the same community, five years
at Farwell and now enters upon his
fourth year in Clare,
ounty Papers Basse
otaiptiofl Price.
The following resolutions signed by
each of the Olare county publishers
is self explanatory:
WHEEEAS, The cost of living
as well as the cost-of all materials
and goods entering into the printing and publishing business has
advanced to the extent which
renders the' publication and is.
suance of Clare county newspapers at a positive loss, and
WHEEEAS, We believe that
the people do not expect the
Clare county publishers to continue their efforts for the development and betterment of existing conditions withoutreasonable
and just remuneration,
THEREFORE, We jointly and
severally agree that on and after January. 1st, 1908, the subscription price of our several
papers shall be S1.25 per year
each, in advance, and that where
credit is extended 81.50 shall be
charged, "PROVIDED, that in no
case shall credit be extended for
more than twelve months from
the date of the last complete payment.
We further agree that this memorandum shall be published in
the several newspapers hereto
subscribed during the week ending September 21st, 1907.
, A. E. Oanfleld,
Publisher Clare Courier.
A. H, Aldrich,
Publisher Harrison Cleaver.
E. B. Blett,
Publisher Farwell Sun
Welch & Bennett,
Publishers Clare Sentinel.
Until    January   1st.    1908,     the
Sentinel makes the following offers
to Its subscribers:
1.—Each'sub-erihei may pay for as
many years as he desires, at SI per
year if paid before January 1st, 1908
2.—Subscribers in arrears to the
Sentinel may .square their accounts
at the rate of SI per year to January
1st, 1908, provided one year is paid in
advance before that time,
In the near future the Sentinel
will occupy its new home on Fourth
street just west of Davy & Go's store,
and the management will continue to
improve the plant and paper, so that
in reality we make no advance of
■price save only att we give value
lininpnediate teto-ij*
Farwell News,
H, Spencer and "family have moved
to Ohaway.  -
0. E. Bingham and family Sunday-
ed at Lake George.
Chris Brown is very'ill of appendicitis at this writing.
Boyd Spring made an official trip to
Eosebush on Tuesday,
Mr, and, Mrs. L. Silloway were over
from Seal Oity Monday.
J. H. Rawson of Midland spent
Sunday With his- family here.
Mrs. F. W. Wood left on Friday for
Toledo where she is visiting,
W. O. Fuller returned home on:
Saturday from Northern Mich,
Willard Hopkins of Illinois is visiting his mother, Mrs^F. Perkins.
E. J. Powell purchased a churn of
Ladd Bros,   of Saginaw on Tuesday*
The Farwell City Band attended
the Evart fair Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Lila Dillingham of Lake George
entered the Farwell high school Monday.
Arthur West of Mint, and John
Andrews of Lake were Farwell callers
Monday.
George Graham, Sr., came down
from Harrison on Saturday to visit
his family.
Mrs. Jas. Stinchcomb, Sr., is visiting -her daughter, Mrs. Pierce at
Boyne Oity.
Miss Eva Lewis who has been visiting here returned to her home at
Temple Friday.
John Bawkey, Sr., has sold his
farm, and will make his home with
his son, James.
Capt. W. W, Brown and Wife left
on Saturday for Orion where they
expect to reside,
Mrs. W. G. Fuller and children who
spent two weeks at Beulah returned
home on Friday.
Mr. Potter of Ann Arbor was the
guest of Mrs, J. Harris last week returning home Saturday.
Eev. 0. IT. Beldin attended the
Central Mich. Missionary Association at Custer this week.
Mrs.E. Lehmann of Saginaw arrived on Saturday for a visit with her
mother, Mrs. E. J. Eager.
Mrs. J. T. Palmer arrived home on
Friday after a two week's visit with
relatives in Southern Mich.
Willard Hopkins and mother, Mrs.
Perkins, left on Tuesday for Essex-
ville where they are visiting.
Mrs. J. Kuight who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. L. Knight,
left on Saturday for Dundee.
Messrs. J. W. Updegraff, E. Spring,
J. Saxton and W, Hayward visited
Mr. Cameron at Sherman City on
Sunday. *
A. McLeod accompanied by architect Hollister of Saginaw made a
business trip to Beaverton the first of
the week.
Miss Hazel Colburn who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hewer, for some time returned on Monday to Dover.
Mrs. Linda Olark and Miss Irene
Eoderick who have been visiting in
the eastern states for several weeks
arrived home on Saturday.
Dr. and Mrs. F. F. Griilet and W .
O. Fnller and family were entertained by J. L. Littlefield and family on
Sunday at Lakobar cottage, Bear
Lake.
J. P. Brown came on Monday from
Indianapolis for a visit with his uncle,
J. M. Brown and was much distressed
to learn his unclev had died the previous week and not having been aware
his uncle was suffering poor health.
Stanley Waite who for the past two
years hap been occupied as draughtsman on the Davis commission, station at Talquah, I. T., and Muskogee,
came home Saturday top* a
short Vacation with parents, Mr. abd
Mrs. D. E. Waite.
The remains of the late "Mrs, Kate
Eehner, wife of Sam Eenner, were
taken by the family and parents of
Mr. Eenner to Hamilton, Indiana, on
Thursday for interment. Mrs. Eenner died on Monday night from convulsions. Her newly born babe rests
beside her. Mrs. Eenner leaves a
husband and eight children to mourn
the loss of a kind and loving wife and
a'mo>t devoted motbe-v^The com
munity are.filled With the most
sincere sorrow and sympathy for the
bereaved family.
Miss Nellie Field of Shepherd,
graduate of conservatory of music,
University of Michigan, will sfatrt a
class in piano in Olare next week.
Leave names of any desiring to enter
this class at Mra, B. I*. Award's*
GENERAL INFORMATION COLUMN,
In this column «re founcLtnlsoe".
laneoua items of importauco such
as articles lost, animals estrayed,
business announcements, stock for ,
i salo.'farms for rent, etc., etc. I'lve
cents per line per week.
If you wish to beautify your home
see or corr.espond with A* E* Muter*
spaugh for landscape gardning." .No
extra charge for laying out grounds.
References; Eev. J. A. Allen, Epth-
riam Brooks and Wm. Haley.
For Sale—Section of . Clare county
farm and grazing'land, 60 acres
cleared, 160 prarie medow, plenty of
running water and §2,000 worth of
timber, Address ' John Mahoney,
Clare, Mich, ' 44tf
J. Leahy, the optician will soon be
here again for date see ad in this
issue. 44-2
Gardner, the music dealer and
tuner, is here with a line of pianos,
organs and sewing machines. Owing to delay in occupying the Dun-
woodie building, will sell the first lot
of goods at lowest possible prices to
save expense of Btorage.
Auction—On Hutchinson farm two
miles east of Dover Thursday September 26th at one p; m. See ad. on
eighth page of this issue. J. E.
Howick.
Wanted—New   milch cow—Wx H.
Elden.
Estrayed into my premises two-
year old steer. Owner may have
same by proving property and paying
charges, Fred Hess, section 13 Sheridan. 44-2
Farm of 80  acres
for sale or rent.
D, Ward & OO.
Farmers, if your buildings are insured against fire and lightning in
the tri-county Mutual you have adequate protection. See Welch &
Bennett.
Estrayed, onto my premises August 7th two female Angora goats.
Owner can have same by proving
property and paying charges.
42-3 . Frank Poet,
Forty acre farm for sale, six miles
southeast of Glare. $700, S400 cash,
balance on time. Lony Woten, Olare
E. 4- 42-3
For sale:—Planing mill and retail
yard in a North Michigan town of
1500 population, surrounded by good
farms and farming land, terms to suit
purchasers. For particulars inquire
E. A. White, Glare, Mich.,
Wanted to buy—Clover hay and
bean pods—Johnson Eanch, Union
'Phone 75,4E. * 40tf
Breeding ewes for  sale—Johnson
Eanch, Union "'Phone 75, 4E.     40tf
For sale—sentinel office building
and lot 20X100 feet. Welch & Bennett
For Sale—Four good  building lots
in Clare—D. E. Alward. 31-tf
$1.25      Wood tor Sale.
Good mill wood at S1.25
delivered.   Strictly cash.   See John
$1.25
per Cord
Woodward
Bell 65.
or   'phone  Union  67 or
Glare County Pomona.
The program for the Pomona
Grange meeting with Surrey Grange
at Farwell October 4th is as follows:
10:30 address of welcome—Master
Surrey Grange.
Eesponse—-Master of Pomona.
Eoll call of officers. •
Eeports from all granges in the
county!
Dinner.
Afternoon session.
Song—Grange.
Discussion—Care of dooryard and
farm premises. "
Recitation,-—Bertha Fleming.
Song—Mrs. Eva Rowe.
Discussion—What is your most
difficult farm problem?
Essay by lecturer.
Eecitation—Belle Brooks.
Paper; "Dust and its dangers,"
Mrs. B. S. Alley.
Duet—E. A. and. J. W.   Schaeffer.
Fifth degree—Initiation, /
Election of officers.
Evening—Program furnished by
Surrey Grange and state speaker
present. ,
Mii
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The Clare high school football
team defeats* Midland yesterday 23 to
0 in two fifteen minute halves. All
officials of the game were Midland*
ites\n& the boys speak very highly
ofthe sportsman like treatment they
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October -4-.th eiracl 5th
"To* see is to be Convinced". So call and see our complete
line of Pattern and Tailored Hats. The best ever shown in your
City for the money. * *-
We also, have a eomplete line. Of Childrens Hats and Caps.
A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend our Fall Opening.       ' .
Millinery Opening
Friday and Saturday,
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October 4th and 5th.
Mrs. Gr. W. Forward will display the largest and
most complete line of Pattern andKeady-to-W.ear Hats
ever shown in Clare. Having spent three weeks in
Chicago and Detroit selecting, bargains enables.her
to compete with the lowest possible prices.
To call is to be convinced.
All are invited-
Mrs. G. W. Forward.
GOLD MEDAL FLOUR
absolutely the best Spring Wheat Flour made.
Order a 25 pound Sack today, only 70c.
Better Flour means better bread and biscuits.
Chase & Sanborn's Coffee
in 1 and 2 pound tin pans, only 35o per pound.
T&Y IT TODAY!
500 Tea
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put up in V and 1 lb. packages  at  50c  per
If not the best, your money refunded.
lb.
BOTH 'PHONES.
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THEN and NOW
Twenty years ago one of .the" best
Watches sold at 826.00
How we are selling, the same grade,
improved at $8.50
This represents the difference in
the price of Watches.
'■".HEN aad NOW
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EXCUREMONS
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SAGINAW SU-flOA"". SEPT. 22
Train will leave Clare at 8:40 a. m» .
Rate S.75.   See posters or ask ticket-
agents for particulars.
43—2 H. **?. Moeller O. p, A.
LOW RATE EXCIUSION TO OHIO TUBS-
DAY, OCTOBER 1ST.
Pere Marquette Agents will sell
round trip excursion tickets on October 1st to different points in Ohio at
rate of S5.50 to Toledo and rettxra
and proportionate rates to other
points. Tickets to Toledo are good to
return within fifteen days"; to Ohio
points, gooduntili October a0th.-j_.olx
Agents for full particulars and thsoagh
tickets. . '.
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