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GLARE SENTINEL
Established 1878,
OkAKE, MICHIGAN FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1905.
New Series: Vol,13,No, 32
Y
SPLE10ID TRIBUTE!
Banquet in Honor of Miss
Matie McKinley was a
Notable Occasion.
Her Response Brought Tears to
Many Eyes-Nearly
300 Present,
The banquet at Duncan's hall last
Friday, given under the auspices of
the Epworth League of the M. E.
church, welcoming Miss Matie McKinley home after five years spent in
educational missionary work at Dar-
jeeling, in northern India, was one of
the most memorable social events in
the history of Clare, The decorations
of the hall, tb,e arrangement of the
tables, the viands and the brilliant repartee forming the background'for the
forceful Ideas presented, delighted the
many assembled to do honor to the
, guest of the evening, Miss Matie McKinley, and it was indeed a tribute
that Irrespective of creed or sect so
many should vie with each other in
honoring her who, reared in a humble
home east of town, has by her own
effort acquired capabilities for useful-
MISS MATIE B. McKINLEY,
Who Gives Up Her Life Work to Be
With Her Aged Mother.
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nessand then, in a most convincing
way exemplified the highest qualities
of womanhood in self-sacrifice and devotion to duty.
The guests assembled in the capacious K. of P. parlors and marched to
the banquet hall directly opposite.
Eev. W. Jerome Frost of the Congregational church invoked the divine
blessing and, with the aid of Frank
Brownsonand a corps of ten young
men as waiters, everybody fell to giving practical demonstration of their
appreciation of the good things so
bountifully provided by the ladies.
The Rirkbride orchestra filled in the
interludes with sweet music. Rev. G.
W. Maxwell introduced Eev. Joseph
Button of Mt. Pleasant as toastmaster
of the evening and so fittingly did he
preside ovey the intellectual feast,
that even those who knew him best
were surprised.
Prof. Loomis of the Central Normal
in his most excellent toast, The American Girl, showed that the low standard of young men as compared with
young women of the average community had a large part in driving women
to -various avocations of life to acquire
independence in earning a livlihood
but he insisted that after all woman's
greatest glory is and always will be in
that grandest of institutions on earth,
the home.
Dr. Elliot of Saginaw worked off
several good jests "at the expense of
ministers but in response to his toast,
What I think about it, gave an eloquent, forceful presentation of some
things the church of the near future
must do. There must, he said, be
more of practical help to men to aid
them in the problems of life. The
great body of fraternal societies, doing
so much good in the world, is evident
proof of the church's forgetting to
minister to the actual needs of the
people. There must be less effort to
set aside certain special things as
sacred and more effort to render sacred
the best of all things. His interjre
tation of existing tendencies was in
reality a plea for a broader; more
practical religion*
Sabbi Louis Wolsey of Little Bock,
Arkansas, was very cordially received
by those among whom his earlier life
was spent and responding to "Fellow
ship" made a powerful argumentative
glorification of fellowship, nationally
as between north and south and religiously as exemplifying the better
teachings of religious bodies. With
out expressing his belief or disbelief
on the debatable questions making
Jewish and Christian churches so dis
tinct from each other, he yet so ex*
Silted in eloquent phrase certain teaeh-
$a$j ctf fehe GbsteUubat the TmstmoM-
ter was led to remark he. wished he
could preach so eloquent a gospel sermon as that. 'Twas indeed a treat to
listen to such eloquence and the
audience made manifest its appreciation. .
To the toast, "Our Guest," D. E.
iAlward voiced the.sentiment'of the
many present in earnest words of welcome home trom five years of service
in a noble cause. Defining a friend as
one who knowing all about you, still
is yorr" irlend, he made direct application of the definition to the commun-
unity's friendship for Miss McKinley.
Vividly picturing the moral courage
that carried her onward, in spite of
obstacles and the pleadings of friends,
to the realization of her purpose of
crossing seas to be and to db for
others, he spoke with such evident
sincerity that the speaker was almost
hidden behind the picture he drew.
It was a fitting interpretation of the
unexpressed welcome all desired to
express.
Miss McKinley's response was indeed a model of its kind but withal
couched in such simple directness that
all hearts were touched. So, intense
was the attention of all that when
owing to the lateness of the hour
she said It would not be
fitting for her to take much of their
time, no lip formed the phrase, "Go
on," although.many afterwards said
that was what they desired to say but
forgot themselves in contemplation of
the speaker till it was too late. She
declared that she did not wish to be
regarded as a martyr. It was a joy
indeed, she said, to be able to do something in so great a cause and it was to
her the greatest pleasure to see in
that far off land some evidence of good
done in that some of her pupils were
starting out to haye homes something
like they ought to be in comparison
with other homes in similar walks of
life in that land. Her allusion to her
sister, now Mrs. Geo. E. Dawson, as
being the one who had made the sacrifice in performing the duties at
home making possible her (the speaker's) going to do the work she loved,
was chdfacteristic of the woman she
is. But when she said in words so
direct and in phrase so convincing,
that the glory of the best she had seen
in India, or of the pyramids ofJEgypt
or of Palestine or of Eome or of the
old castles of Scotland or of St. Paul's
cathederal in London, all sank into
insignificance as she entered that little log house east of town where was
mother, a tear found its way to many
an eye, for it is generally understood
that she has given up her cherished
work indefinitely to care for her aged
mother. Miss McKinley is a very interesting speaker and her many friends
await an opportunity to hear more
fully of her travels and experiences
ocross the seas.
A selection was given by a quartet,
Messrs Neelands, Maxwell, Fleming
and Welch, a reading by 1ST. Irish and
a vocal solo by E. G. Welch.
The whole affair was creditable to
all connected with its management
and its influence is for moral uplift in
the community.
Willis-Adams,
Virginian, Virginia, Minn., June 83d.
r
Miss Ella Willis of Traverse City,
Mich., and Ben Adams of this city
were married at high noon Wednesday
In the parlors of the St. Louis hotel,
Duluth, Rev. W. C. Morgan, rector of
the Episcopal church of this city performing the ceremony. The bride wa&
prettily gowned in a white silk mull
over white silk and carried a boquet
of white bridal roses and maiden hair
ferns. The wedding was a quiet affair
and it is understood tbe young couple
had planned to keep the happy event
a secret for a time but It leaked out
and upon their return they were met
by a brass band and several others who
carried less musical instruments. At
tbe residence of F. L. Knox on Central avenne Mr, Adams came out,
thanked the serenaders and sent them
away with that feeling of satisfaction
which is brought about by a generous
donation for cigars, etc.
Tfte bride is a most estimable young
lady and has. lived all her life at Traverse City. The groom is a" popular
railroad man einplOyed on the Duluth,
Virginia & Rainy Lake railway.
orf Huron and Hetur^ $1.00
Clare, Midland and Isabella county
annual Sunday school, excursion, six
hours in Port Huron, Train leaves
Farwell Wednesday, July 2Gth at 5i45
a. m. A train from Harrison will connect with this train at Clare and from
Mt. Pleasant at Coleman. For further
information write me at Clare.
I' ■• Q. W. -ttAxwEswc^ cominittte.
Glimpses of Chinese Life.
Souchong, Shensi, China,
May 1,1905.
Dear Friends:
As the light of Christianity breaks
over the darkness and superstition of
China, so in its train the bright after,
glow of modern civilization is heralded,, bringing comfort and cheer to
coutless multitudes.
Railroads in many coast provinces
and extending far into China interior
are facilitating trade, commerce and
missionary effort, and lessening the
danger of famine and rebellion, and
removing prejudices so fatal to the
development of the Dragon Empire,
Thus are the Chinese becoming familiarized with Western life and Invention. But here in Shensi, in one of
China's oldest and most historic pro-
vinces, a great famine has for nearly a
year caused untold suffering, owing to
the primitive means of transporting
food products still in vogue.
Readers of the Sentinel may be interested in an account of a state of
things which must in time be a page
In forgotten history, even in China:
Our nearest railroad now is 1,500
miles away to the south. Still many
Chinese in Honchong Fu tell of the
wonderful "Ho-luen-chae," (Fire-
wheel-cart), that travels on an iron
road with incredible speed. * How incredible the speed of the locomotive
appears to many a wondering auditor,
whose ears are for the first time perhaps becoming acquainted with the
tale, may be appreciated when I explain that all transportation here is
done by wheel-barrow, camel, river-
boat, sedan-chair, or by pony, donkey,
and mule or mule-litters.
The Shensi wheel-barrow is used
chiefly for transporting produce. In
many parts of China, it, by the aid of
sails, forms the only Pulman coach to
be found for travel. The barrow-man
is in the habit of passing a long strap
from the handles of his borrow over
the shoulders, a device which American workmen might' with profit utilize,
when using the wheel-barrow for a
protracted job. And the use of sails,
not to be recommended for use in
wheeling brick on the 20th story of a
"sky scrape," might well be utilized
by the enterprising cyclist, provided
he is certain of a straight road and a
favorable wind.
The upper 500 here travel by sedan-
chair which may be described as a
medium sized box, having a window
on either side, a door in front and
being supported in the middle of two
long bamboo poles, as handles for the
bearers. I well remember my first experience in a Japanese Rickashaw
some time ago, while paying a visit in
Yokohama, and how it became a question as to which, I should loose my
facial gravity or the center of gravity.
If such be the the experience while
being tundled in a Japanese "baby
carriage," (with no disrespect to the
victors of Mukden), what is the test
to ones nerves while riding in a sedan-
chair, on a dangerous road in rainy
weather, I leave the reader to conjecture. While traveling in Pekin recently, the Dowager Empress received
a severe fall through the carlessness
of her chair-bearers, who nearly paid
for "loosing their heads," with their
heads. The ordinary traveler has not,
however, nor does he wish to use such
methops of redress.
An average daily journey by sedan-,
chair is ninety Chinese or thirty English miles and costs but a few cents
gold.^
Traveling by Chinese river-boat is
very monotonous if up stream, but full
of hair-breadth escapes, if down
stream. Dp stream, men at the end
of long ropes drag the heavy craft.
Our recent trip of 2,000 miles required
sixty days of such travel costing only
about $20.00 per person including luggage.
The steam launch now is making its
way into China interior, and Chinese,
Japanese, German and British controlled steam ship lines ply 2,000 miles
up the mighty Yang Tse Kiang to
I-chang and Si-chuan.
In many districts ponies, mules and
donkeys furnish a means of transportation. RiCe here is usually transported on mule back and my long
itenerations are often made on a firey
Kansuh pony's back. The mule-litter is used for transportation in some
parts of the Empire being a rough litter between two mules. I frequently
see caravans of camels bringing salt
from the north of China, The camels
of ten number 150 and travel by night
owing to the narrowness of the roads
here. The foot, travellers are thus
Spared the inconvenience of meeting
the huge beasts on the road, The
drivers camp in tents by the road side
during the day, and while on the road
control their camels * by means of
wooden, pegs driver* through their;
nose lot the attaching,of.a leading
rope. "Carts are used for transportation in some parts of China, the water
buffalo being the only prancing steed,
used frequently, . This week I saw the
first bioycle to appear in Honchong,
the roads here being excellent for
cycling.
The battle of Mukden has just been
won. by the Japanese and has doubtless
decided what the Christian people of
the world, can but desire, the future
integrity of China as a nation. With
her integrity preserved, and the light
of Christianity breaking over her
domain, she can but be preparing to
emerge from her ancient hermitage
into the bright light of modern Christian civilization and progress.
Yours very truly,
C. Eugene Parsons.
China Inland Mission Via Honkon.
Mrs. Mary Abbott. ^
At the home of *hev daughter, Mrs.
David Woods, in Sheridan June 21st
occured the death of Mrs. Mary Abbott
at the age of sixty-nine. For eight
years that deadliest of diseases, cancer, afflicted her and for the last year
she was confined to her bed. The
funeral occured from the Dover church
last Friday. Rev. G. W. Maxwell
preached the sermon and the body
was laid away to rest in Cheriy Grove.
Deceased was a native of Scotland.
When sixteen she moved to Glencoe,
Ont., and there subsequently was married to John Abbott. Later they located in Lapeer county, Michigan.
Twenty-three years ago he died and
five years later she came with* her
family to Clare county. Two sons and
one daughter survive: George of
Grant, and Mrs. David Woods and
Thomas of Sheridan.
Epworth League Officers.
At a meeting of the Clare chapter
Monday evening officers for the next
six months were elected as follows:
President—Miss Cora Shafer.
Spiritual Department—D. W. dark.
World Evangelism—Mrs. A. J.
Doherty.
Mercy and Help—Mrs. G. W. Maxwell. s
Literary and Social—Miss Sara Le-
Roy.
Secretary—Fred Doherty.
Treasurer—Miss Alice Lasher.
Organist—Miss Bertha Smith.
Chorister—Harold Clark.
The past six months-has been a most
successful period in the history of the
Clare chapter.
Farmers' Giui) Celebration,
In addition to the program given
last week for the celebration at O. W.
Knigbt's at Herrick July 4th, D. E.
Alward will give the oration and E.
W. Allen will read the Declaration of
Independence.
Those having freezers are requested
to bring them full of ice cream and
the rest are urged to bring a little
more basket goods instead of ice
cream. Bring knapsack song book.
Lots of room, two large tents.
Ann Arbor R. R. improvements
Work began Monday at the Ann
Arbor side of the union depot putting
in cement walks. Next to the depot
the whole platform is to be cement
with a ten foot walk some distance up
next the track and it is said that outside the walk an area Is to be sodded.
New cattle pens have been built some
distance up the track and the freight
depot is to be moved nortrTof the pas
senger depot. A large amount of
grading and cutting has been done between Clare and Farwell this season
and the work is to be taken up at Lake
George. Two new passenger trains
are to be put on July 2d.
One on the Mail Order House.
A company of farmers in Missaukee
county are trying to build a creamery
and have asked the business men of
the village to assist. All have done so
and one of the farmers thinking that
a mail order house in Chicago that
had been enjoying good trade from
Deckerville might do likewise, wrote
and asked the firm to purchase a few
shares of stock. The mail order house
promptly replied that they were not
interested, thereby giving the meat of
the cocoanut in one sentence says the
report. They are not interested further than to get the money and give
as little as possible in return. Ask
them to assist farmers in local matters, then aik the home business men
to do the same, and see where the
help comes.—northwestern Tribune
CLARE A MARKET CENTRE.
Burch & Wyman Acquire Added
Facilities for Handling
Farm Products.
Witb'tbe development of the surrounding country, Clare, because of its
geographical position along with railroad facilities, has kept on forging to
the front as a market for all kinds of
farm products. Another step in the
same direction is Burch & Wymao's
acquisition of the Hornurig elevator
property. < This firm will take possession July 15th and will make important improvements, Installing a bean
picking department and adding facilities for handling any. quantity of
beans. They will make other improvements and make it a central
point for their extensive business of
buying all kinds of farm products besides handling coal, etc.
The Sentinel bespeak;- for Burch
& Wyman the success their enterprise
deserves, "a constantly increasing
amount of farm produce business done
in Clare and good results to our farming communities through better market advantages.
Here and There in Isabella.
The CeutralJNormal enrolls over 400
for the summer term. Two-thirds of
them are girls.
There were twenty-two deaths in
the county during May, four from
tuberculosis of the lungs.
On June 17th in circuit court divorces were granted to Ada L. Engler
from Ohas F. Engler, to Anna from A.
LeRoy Tree and the 24th to Lydia
Shees from John Shees,
The Bell 'Phone company's line is
being extended from the county seat
to Weidman over in Sherman township aDd forty farmers already are
eager for the Hello!
Mt. Pieasant Is discuussing a monument to commemorate the soldiers
and sailors from Isabella who responded to their country's call to arms.
Wabuno post fathers the movement.
Uncle Sam's protegees at the Indian
school who receive diplomas of graduation this year number eleven, six
young men and five young ladies.
Tuey are all straight haired members
of the red rase too,
A petition Is being circulated and
quite freely signed for deepening and
starightening the Salt from the end of
the present contract down stream to
the village. An effort will be made to
have the dredge continue down stream.
—Shepherd Republican.
Deerfield farmers file their protest
against taking the lid off to make the
Third glorious by inviting "all good
citizens of Mt. Pleasant and vicinity"
to join them in their celebration and
general picnic which will be held at
Deedie's grove on the Fourth.
Mt. Pleasant's .board of trade
through the Mt. PleasaDt Enterprise
commands the county supervisors for
those fine cement walks on the county
court house square but avers that a
fountain should be put in there, some
more flower beds, more rustic seats,
and several other odd things done for
Sunday afternoon strollers at the Hub.
Charles Crummel, the young reprobate, who was brought back from the
Industrial School for Boys not long
ago, was this week sentenced to Ionia
by Judge Dodds. Young Crummel
was found guilty of burning a barn on
the farm of Jacob Neil where his
father was working. His term is from
two to ten years under the indeterminate sentence law.
The small-pox epidemic has become
a thing of the past—No new cases,
and those who were afflicted are out
and around. The '■'epidemic" has
served one purpose, at least, that of
demonstrating what exaggerated and
unfounded reports can get in circulation on short notice and how susceptible the general public is in believing
such reports.—Shepherd Republican.
Talk about celebrating the Fourth
as it should be, the farmers Of Isabella
will do their part at leasr-. There's
an invitation from two sides of
Stevenson lake while the farmers club
Of Deerfield and.the Wise farmers
Club also have • celebrations while
many others in parties of two or mdre
Will hie themselves away to t'sylvan
Solitudes on the banks of our beauti-
fuljlakes.
An overwhelming majority of Mt.
Pleasant citizens are bitterly opposed
to the proposed celebration on July
3d. A resolution'pasaed by the council four to two to grant the use of the
streets for that day was vetoed by
Mayor Duell, who is supposed to have
been elected by the "liberal*' element
last spring. It has not yet been passed over the Mayor's veto and it is
said cannot be considered only at a
regular meeting which does not come
till too late, At a^meeting of the city
pastors, resolutions were passed congratulating the Mayor on his stand,
Many of the business places say they'll
close on .that day and it Is doubtful If
a speaker can be secured. It is rumored that even some of the saloon
keepers are opposed to a celebration
under such conditions,
FARWELL NEWS.
Miss Ethel Tlnley is visiting friends
in Alma.
The interior of the ladies' library is
being decorated in fine shape.
J. L. Littlefleld's saw mill was shut
down Monday it being boiler day.
Dr. Grillet is attending the state
medical society at Petoskey this week.
Misses Annie Smith and Annie
Sherman are visiting friends in Toledo.
Mrs. Cora Leamon of Saginaw visited her mother, Mrs. B. J. Eager,
last week.
Franklin Littlefield was thrown
from a "bike" last Thursday and received a bad gash near his right eye.
Miss Flora Ogden and Ed. Burch of
Cadillac were married at the home of
Justice Carncross in Sheridan Wednesday evening. Particulars are lacking.
Miss E. Bingham and Mrs. Grimes
and daughter, Winlferd, left 'for Mt,
Pleasant Tuesday afternoon to attend
the summer Normal, Miss Bingham
and Mrs. Grimes will study Literature
and Miss WJnniferd Music and German.
Mrs. Mary Cleft—Baker.
After an illness of over two years
Mrs. Robert Baker died at her home
in Vernon Wednesday 'from cancer.
The funeral occurs from the home this
afternoon.
Mary Clett-Baker was a native of
Ohio, being ushered into this world
fifty-three years ago. Moving to
Michigan she was married to Robert
Baker and has resided in Vernon for
the past twenty years. Besides the
husband two children, Elsie fifteen
and Nina twelve, survive. Mrs. Baker
was highly regarded in ber community,
a good christian and a member of the
church of God.
FRED W. WARNER,
Michigan's Governor whose influence over legislation was mostcom
mendable.
West Grant Improves.
A trip tb D. E. Al ward's farm in
west Grant this week showed many
improvements made in that part of
the township during the last year or
two. Nearly all the land is now in
tbe possession of aeiual settlers who
.are, as fast as their means permit,
bringing it under cultivation. Enroute
a very fine cottage home, stone veneer,
recently erected by Wm. Krell was
noticed, also a fine modern round roof
barn being built by Uhris. Heuschele.
The road directly north of Clare too
has wonderfully Improved and now
except for* being hilly here and there
is as good as the Dover road* We understand that W. H. Shepherd is taking steps to develop the land owned
by him tributary to the Five Lakes.
The next few years will witness great
Improvements over the whole area of
west Grant. • O. O. Ferguson is ,in
charge of the Alward farm and is
pushing the clearing and stumping
with some splendid crops already in
sight.
A Card*
We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us in
our bereavement.—Mits. DAvxd
Wooj>t Gegbge A*rr> Thomas abboit.
GENERAL INFORMATION COLUMN.
Infills co'umn are ftnrad jqiseel'*
1 luneous items f>f Importance such
as articles lost, a«'nials''estrayeii/
business announcements, stocK for .
I sale, farms for rent, etc., etc. JFiye
cents per Una pat weeR,
Fob SaiiB Cheap—.Lady's wheel,
nearly new—Mrs, A. L. BIackburn,
• Wanted—Small washings and Ironing—MRS. F. Dbdefojs, Elden house,
Sixth street.
For sale—Rent or trade for farm,
desirable dwelling, two lots and barn,
south side.—James S. Bicknell.
Wanted Immediately—A few
strong, honest, energetic, capable
young men of good character to learn,
the operation of street cars, either as
motormen or conductors. Good wages,
permanent positions.
Saginaw Valley Traction Co.,
Saginaw, Mich,
Ice Cream Social, raffle and entertainment at Sheridan town hall, nine
miles northeast ot Clare, for the benefit of Advance Grange, Julv 13th. 32-2
For sale—Baby carriage, furniture,
etc. Mrs. E. A. White.
Hats at halt price to close out my
present stock to make room for my
Immense fall stock—Mrs. E. R,
COURTLAND.
Farm lor sale—120 acres, fair
buildings, 45 acres cleared well fenced,
5 miles southwest of Farwell, $1500
cash.—D. Heyamon, Farwell. 31-t£
Detroit Vapor Gasoline Stoves at
Lewis & Patrick's.
For Sale—Span of Bay mares,
weight 2100 pounds. Also double harness, wagon, sleighs and plow.
Trios. Smith, Clare. 29tf
For Sale—Some improved large
Yorkshire pigs, eligible for registry,
at E. W. Allen's, 28 tf.
Challenge Iceberg refrigerator for
sale, Mrs. E. G. Welch. tf.
Good side saddle and riding suit for
sale,—Mrs. J. Mason. 30-3
The Hercules Hay Car is just what
you should install in your barn. Lewis
& Patrick handle it.
Household Furniture for Sale—Parlor and bed room suites, two stoves.—
Eli Cross.
Sunday Excursion to Crystal
Lake and Frankfort. "
On Sunday, July 2d, the Ann Arbor
R. R. will give an excursion to Crystal
Lake and Frankrort. Special train
will leave Clare at 7:22 a. m. Fare for
round trip,$1.25, Children over five
and under twelve years of age one-half
Above rate. Championship Base Ball
Game at Frankfort between Frankfort and Cadillac Clubs.
VIA THE D&B.'LlNJE'v
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DETROIT^TBUFR
The direct and popular
route to pg i nts east
DAILY SERVICE, MAY 10th
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.DETROIT and BUFFALO
Leave DETROIT Dally - 5.00 P, M*
Arrive BUFFALO '" - 9.00 A. M.
C«anectiii« wlUi Mornlnff Trains for all foiilta la HEW
YOMt, VmmihYXSU Sad SEW KNGI.AND STATKSt
Thronffh TicketosoM to All PoiaWjiuid Hsggoga
Checked tfl J)esUaatitm.
Leave BUFFALO .Dally «. 5.30 P.M.
Arrive DETROIT " - 7.30 A.M.
Conaccttog -wiUi Early Morabi g TraSno for Pointn
North aad Wert.
Rate betweoa Datrolt and Bnffalo $3.CO ono tray,
JC.50 round trip. Scribe $1.00, *J.60j Stateroom*
$2.50cnc)i(lirci;t'pa,
SendgftSiamjpfor IUuriraM Ruftphlot.
i% MM. TICKETS HOHontD ON STEAMERS
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| Title | 1905-06-30; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1905-06-30 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, June 30, 1905 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
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| Title | 1905-06-30; Clare Sentinel |
| Date | 1905-06-30 |
| Publisher | R.G. & F.A. Jefferies |
| Description | Friday, June 30, 1905 issue of the Clare, Michigan newspaper. Published weekly. Began publication in 1896. Previously known as Clare Sentinel and the Democrat-Press. |
| Subject/Keywords | Clare (Mich.) - Newspapers; Clare County (Mich.) - Newspapers; |
| Copyright Permission | This material is in the public domain. |
| Type | Newspaper |
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| Language | English |
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) GLARE SENTINEL Established 1878, OkAKE, MICHIGAN FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1905. New Series: Vol,13,No, 32 Y SPLE10ID TRIBUTE! Banquet in Honor of Miss Matie McKinley was a Notable Occasion. Her Response Brought Tears to Many Eyes-Nearly 300 Present, The banquet at Duncan's hall last Friday, given under the auspices of the Epworth League of the M. E. church, welcoming Miss Matie McKinley home after five years spent in educational missionary work at Dar- jeeling, in northern India, was one of the most memorable social events in the history of Clare, The decorations of the hall, tb,e arrangement of the tables, the viands and the brilliant repartee forming the background'for the forceful Ideas presented, delighted the many assembled to do honor to the , guest of the evening, Miss Matie McKinley, and it was indeed a tribute that Irrespective of creed or sect so many should vie with each other in honoring her who, reared in a humble home east of town, has by her own effort acquired capabilities for useful- MISS MATIE B. McKINLEY, Who Gives Up Her Life Work to Be With Her Aged Mother. s«i' Iff} Ir'I nessand then, in a most convincing way exemplified the highest qualities of womanhood in self-sacrifice and devotion to duty. The guests assembled in the capacious K. of P. parlors and marched to the banquet hall directly opposite. Eev. W. Jerome Frost of the Congregational church invoked the divine blessing and, with the aid of Frank Brownsonand a corps of ten young men as waiters, everybody fell to giving practical demonstration of their appreciation of the good things so bountifully provided by the ladies. The Rirkbride orchestra filled in the interludes with sweet music. Rev. G. W. Maxwell introduced Eev. Joseph Button of Mt. Pleasant as toastmaster of the evening and so fittingly did he preside ovey the intellectual feast, that even those who knew him best were surprised. Prof. Loomis of the Central Normal in his most excellent toast, The American Girl, showed that the low standard of young men as compared with young women of the average community had a large part in driving women to -various avocations of life to acquire independence in earning a livlihood but he insisted that after all woman's greatest glory is and always will be in that grandest of institutions on earth, the home. Dr. Elliot of Saginaw worked off several good jests "at the expense of ministers but in response to his toast, What I think about it, gave an eloquent, forceful presentation of some things the church of the near future must do. There must, he said, be more of practical help to men to aid them in the problems of life. The great body of fraternal societies, doing so much good in the world, is evident proof of the church's forgetting to minister to the actual needs of the people. There must be less effort to set aside certain special things as sacred and more effort to render sacred the best of all things. His interjre tation of existing tendencies was in reality a plea for a broader; more practical religion* Sabbi Louis Wolsey of Little Bock, Arkansas, was very cordially received by those among whom his earlier life was spent and responding to "Fellow ship" made a powerful argumentative glorification of fellowship, nationally as between north and south and religiously as exemplifying the better teachings of religious bodies. With out expressing his belief or disbelief on the debatable questions making Jewish and Christian churches so dis tinct from each other, he yet so ex* Silted in eloquent phrase certain teaeh- $a$j ctf fehe GbsteUubat the TmstmoM- ter was led to remark he. wished he could preach so eloquent a gospel sermon as that. 'Twas indeed a treat to listen to such eloquence and the audience made manifest its appreciation. . To the toast, "Our Guest" D. E. iAlward voiced the.sentiment'of the many present in earnest words of welcome home trom five years of service in a noble cause. Defining a friend as one who knowing all about you, still is yorr" irlend, he made direct application of the definition to the commun- unity's friendship for Miss McKinley. Vividly picturing the moral courage that carried her onward, in spite of obstacles and the pleadings of friends, to the realization of her purpose of crossing seas to be and to db for others, he spoke with such evident sincerity that the speaker was almost hidden behind the picture he drew. It was a fitting interpretation of the unexpressed welcome all desired to express. Miss McKinley's response was indeed a model of its kind but withal couched in such simple directness that all hearts were touched. So, intense was the attention of all that when owing to the lateness of the hour she said It would not be fitting for her to take much of their time, no lip formed the phrase, "Go on" although.many afterwards said that was what they desired to say but forgot themselves in contemplation of the speaker till it was too late. She declared that she did not wish to be regarded as a martyr. It was a joy indeed, she said, to be able to do something in so great a cause and it was to her the greatest pleasure to see in that far off land some evidence of good done in that some of her pupils were starting out to haye homes something like they ought to be in comparison with other homes in similar walks of life in that land. Her allusion to her sister, now Mrs. Geo. E. Dawson, as being the one who had made the sacrifice in performing the duties at home making possible her (the speaker's) going to do the work she loved, was chdfacteristic of the woman she is. But when she said in words so direct and in phrase so convincing, that the glory of the best she had seen in India, or of the pyramids ofJEgypt or of Palestine or of Eome or of the old castles of Scotland or of St. Paul's cathederal in London, all sank into insignificance as she entered that little log house east of town where was mother, a tear found its way to many an eye, for it is generally understood that she has given up her cherished work indefinitely to care for her aged mother. Miss McKinley is a very interesting speaker and her many friends await an opportunity to hear more fully of her travels and experiences ocross the seas. A selection was given by a quartet, Messrs Neelands, Maxwell, Fleming and Welch, a reading by 1ST. Irish and a vocal solo by E. G. Welch. The whole affair was creditable to all connected with its management and its influence is for moral uplift in the community. Willis-Adams, Virginian, Virginia, Minn., June 83d. r Miss Ella Willis of Traverse City, Mich., and Ben Adams of this city were married at high noon Wednesday In the parlors of the St. Louis hotel, Duluth, Rev. W. C. Morgan, rector of the Episcopal church of this city performing the ceremony. The bride wa& prettily gowned in a white silk mull over white silk and carried a boquet of white bridal roses and maiden hair ferns. The wedding was a quiet affair and it is understood tbe young couple had planned to keep the happy event a secret for a time but It leaked out and upon their return they were met by a brass band and several others who carried less musical instruments. At tbe residence of F. L. Knox on Central avenne Mr, Adams came out, thanked the serenaders and sent them away with that feeling of satisfaction which is brought about by a generous donation for cigars, etc. Tfte bride is a most estimable young lady and has. lived all her life at Traverse City. The groom is a" popular railroad man einplOyed on the Duluth, Virginia & Rainy Lake railway. orf Huron and Hetur^ $1.00 Clare, Midland and Isabella county annual Sunday school, excursion, six hours in Port Huron, Train leaves Farwell Wednesday, July 2Gth at 5i45 a. m. A train from Harrison will connect with this train at Clare and from Mt. Pleasant at Coleman. For further information write me at Clare. I' ■• Q. W. -ttAxwEswc^ cominittte. Glimpses of Chinese Life. Souchong, Shensi, China, May 1,1905. Dear Friends: As the light of Christianity breaks over the darkness and superstition of China, so in its train the bright after, glow of modern civilization is heralded,, bringing comfort and cheer to coutless multitudes. Railroads in many coast provinces and extending far into China interior are facilitating trade, commerce and missionary effort, and lessening the danger of famine and rebellion, and removing prejudices so fatal to the development of the Dragon Empire, Thus are the Chinese becoming familiarized with Western life and Invention. But here in Shensi, in one of China's oldest and most historic pro- vinces, a great famine has for nearly a year caused untold suffering, owing to the primitive means of transporting food products still in vogue. Readers of the Sentinel may be interested in an account of a state of things which must in time be a page In forgotten history, even in China: Our nearest railroad now is 1,500 miles away to the south. Still many Chinese in Honchong Fu tell of the wonderful "Ho-luen-chae" (Fire- wheel-cart), that travels on an iron road with incredible speed. * How incredible the speed of the locomotive appears to many a wondering auditor, whose ears are for the first time perhaps becoming acquainted with the tale, may be appreciated when I explain that all transportation here is done by wheel-barrow, camel, river- boat, sedan-chair, or by pony, donkey, and mule or mule-litters. The Shensi wheel-barrow is used chiefly for transporting produce. In many parts of China, it, by the aid of sails, forms the only Pulman coach to be found for travel. The barrow-man is in the habit of passing a long strap from the handles of his borrow over the shoulders, a device which American workmen might' with profit utilize, when using the wheel-barrow for a protracted job. And the use of sails, not to be recommended for use in wheeling brick on the 20th story of a "sky scrape" might well be utilized by the enterprising cyclist, provided he is certain of a straight road and a favorable wind. The upper 500 here travel by sedan- chair which may be described as a medium sized box, having a window on either side, a door in front and being supported in the middle of two long bamboo poles, as handles for the bearers. I well remember my first experience in a Japanese Rickashaw some time ago, while paying a visit in Yokohama, and how it became a question as to which, I should loose my facial gravity or the center of gravity. If such be the the experience while being tundled in a Japanese "baby carriage" (with no disrespect to the victors of Mukden), what is the test to ones nerves while riding in a sedan- chair, on a dangerous road in rainy weather, I leave the reader to conjecture. While traveling in Pekin recently, the Dowager Empress received a severe fall through the carlessness of her chair-bearers, who nearly paid for "loosing their heads" with their heads. The ordinary traveler has not, however, nor does he wish to use such methops of redress. An average daily journey by sedan-, chair is ninety Chinese or thirty English miles and costs but a few cents gold.^ Traveling by Chinese river-boat is very monotonous if up stream, but full of hair-breadth escapes, if down stream. Dp stream, men at the end of long ropes drag the heavy craft. Our recent trip of 2,000 miles required sixty days of such travel costing only about $20.00 per person including luggage. The steam launch now is making its way into China interior, and Chinese, Japanese, German and British controlled steam ship lines ply 2,000 miles up the mighty Yang Tse Kiang to I-chang and Si-chuan. In many districts ponies, mules and donkeys furnish a means of transportation. RiCe here is usually transported on mule back and my long itenerations are often made on a firey Kansuh pony's back. The mule-litter is used for transportation in some parts of the Empire being a rough litter between two mules. I frequently see caravans of camels bringing salt from the north of China, The camels of ten number 150 and travel by night owing to the narrowness of the roads here. The foot, travellers are thus Spared the inconvenience of meeting the huge beasts on the road, The drivers camp in tents by the road side during the day, and while on the road control their camels * by means of wooden, pegs driver* through their; nose lot the attaching,of.a leading rope. "Carts are used for transportation in some parts of China, the water buffalo being the only prancing steed, used frequently, . This week I saw the first bioycle to appear in Honchong, the roads here being excellent for cycling. The battle of Mukden has just been won. by the Japanese and has doubtless decided what the Christian people of the world, can but desire, the future integrity of China as a nation. With her integrity preserved, and the light of Christianity breaking over her domain, she can but be preparing to emerge from her ancient hermitage into the bright light of modern Christian civilization and progress. Yours very truly, C. Eugene Parsons. China Inland Mission Via Honkon. Mrs. Mary Abbott. ^ At the home of *hev daughter, Mrs. David Woods, in Sheridan June 21st occured the death of Mrs. Mary Abbott at the age of sixty-nine. For eight years that deadliest of diseases, cancer, afflicted her and for the last year she was confined to her bed. The funeral occured from the Dover church last Friday. Rev. G. W. Maxwell preached the sermon and the body was laid away to rest in Cheriy Grove. Deceased was a native of Scotland. When sixteen she moved to Glencoe, Ont., and there subsequently was married to John Abbott. Later they located in Lapeer county, Michigan. Twenty-three years ago he died and five years later she came with* her family to Clare county. Two sons and one daughter survive: George of Grant, and Mrs. David Woods and Thomas of Sheridan. Epworth League Officers. At a meeting of the Clare chapter Monday evening officers for the next six months were elected as follows: President—Miss Cora Shafer. Spiritual Department—D. W. dark. World Evangelism—Mrs. A. J. Doherty. Mercy and Help—Mrs. G. W. Maxwell. s Literary and Social—Miss Sara Le- Roy. Secretary—Fred Doherty. Treasurer—Miss Alice Lasher. Organist—Miss Bertha Smith. Chorister—Harold Clark. The past six months-has been a most successful period in the history of the Clare chapter. Farmers' Giui) Celebration, In addition to the program given last week for the celebration at O. W. Knigbt's at Herrick July 4th, D. E. Alward will give the oration and E. W. Allen will read the Declaration of Independence. Those having freezers are requested to bring them full of ice cream and the rest are urged to bring a little more basket goods instead of ice cream. Bring knapsack song book. Lots of room, two large tents. Ann Arbor R. R. improvements Work began Monday at the Ann Arbor side of the union depot putting in cement walks. Next to the depot the whole platform is to be cement with a ten foot walk some distance up next the track and it is said that outside the walk an area Is to be sodded. New cattle pens have been built some distance up the track and the freight depot is to be moved nortrTof the pas senger depot. A large amount of grading and cutting has been done between Clare and Farwell this season and the work is to be taken up at Lake George. Two new passenger trains are to be put on July 2d. One on the Mail Order House. A company of farmers in Missaukee county are trying to build a creamery and have asked the business men of the village to assist. All have done so and one of the farmers thinking that a mail order house in Chicago that had been enjoying good trade from Deckerville might do likewise, wrote and asked the firm to purchase a few shares of stock. The mail order house promptly replied that they were not interested, thereby giving the meat of the cocoanut in one sentence says the report. They are not interested further than to get the money and give as little as possible in return. Ask them to assist farmers in local matters, then aik the home business men to do the same, and see where the help comes.—northwestern Tribune CLARE A MARKET CENTRE. Burch & Wyman Acquire Added Facilities for Handling Farm Products. Witb'tbe development of the surrounding country, Clare, because of its geographical position along with railroad facilities, has kept on forging to the front as a market for all kinds of farm products. Another step in the same direction is Burch & Wymao's acquisition of the Hornurig elevator property. < This firm will take possession July 15th and will make important improvements, Installing a bean picking department and adding facilities for handling any. quantity of beans. They will make other improvements and make it a central point for their extensive business of buying all kinds of farm products besides handling coal, etc. The Sentinel bespeak;- for Burch & Wyman the success their enterprise deserves, "a constantly increasing amount of farm produce business done in Clare and good results to our farming communities through better market advantages. Here and There in Isabella. The CeutralJNormal enrolls over 400 for the summer term. Two-thirds of them are girls. There were twenty-two deaths in the county during May, four from tuberculosis of the lungs. On June 17th in circuit court divorces were granted to Ada L. Engler from Ohas F. Engler, to Anna from A. LeRoy Tree and the 24th to Lydia Shees from John Shees, The Bell 'Phone company's line is being extended from the county seat to Weidman over in Sherman township aDd forty farmers already are eager for the Hello! Mt. Pieasant Is discuussing a monument to commemorate the soldiers and sailors from Isabella who responded to their country's call to arms. Wabuno post fathers the movement. Uncle Sam's protegees at the Indian school who receive diplomas of graduation this year number eleven, six young men and five young ladies. Tuey are all straight haired members of the red rase too, A petition Is being circulated and quite freely signed for deepening and starightening the Salt from the end of the present contract down stream to the village. An effort will be made to have the dredge continue down stream. —Shepherd Republican. Deerfield farmers file their protest against taking the lid off to make the Third glorious by inviting "all good citizens of Mt. Pleasant and vicinity" to join them in their celebration and general picnic which will be held at Deedie's grove on the Fourth. Mt. Pleasant's .board of trade through the Mt. PleasaDt Enterprise commands the county supervisors for those fine cement walks on the county court house square but avers that a fountain should be put in there, some more flower beds, more rustic seats, and several other odd things done for Sunday afternoon strollers at the Hub. Charles Crummel, the young reprobate, who was brought back from the Industrial School for Boys not long ago, was this week sentenced to Ionia by Judge Dodds. Young Crummel was found guilty of burning a barn on the farm of Jacob Neil where his father was working. His term is from two to ten years under the indeterminate sentence law. The small-pox epidemic has become a thing of the past—No new cases, and those who were afflicted are out and around. The '■'epidemic" has served one purpose, at least, that of demonstrating what exaggerated and unfounded reports can get in circulation on short notice and how susceptible the general public is in believing such reports.—Shepherd Republican. Talk about celebrating the Fourth as it should be, the farmers Of Isabella will do their part at leasr-. There's an invitation from two sides of Stevenson lake while the farmers club Of Deerfield and.the Wise farmers Club also have • celebrations while many others in parties of two or mdre Will hie themselves away to t'sylvan Solitudes on the banks of our beauti- fuljlakes. An overwhelming majority of Mt. Pleasant citizens are bitterly opposed to the proposed celebration on July 3d. A resolution'pasaed by the council four to two to grant the use of the streets for that day was vetoed by Mayor Duell, who is supposed to have been elected by the "liberal*' element last spring. It has not yet been passed over the Mayor's veto and it is said cannot be considered only at a regular meeting which does not come till too late, At a^meeting of the city pastors, resolutions were passed congratulating the Mayor on his stand, Many of the business places say they'll close on .that day and it Is doubtful If a speaker can be secured. It is rumored that even some of the saloon keepers are opposed to a celebration under such conditions, FARWELL NEWS. Miss Ethel Tlnley is visiting friends in Alma. The interior of the ladies' library is being decorated in fine shape. J. L. Littlefleld's saw mill was shut down Monday it being boiler day. Dr. Grillet is attending the state medical society at Petoskey this week. Misses Annie Smith and Annie Sherman are visiting friends in Toledo. Mrs. Cora Leamon of Saginaw visited her mother, Mrs. B. J. Eager, last week. Franklin Littlefield was thrown from a "bike" last Thursday and received a bad gash near his right eye. Miss Flora Ogden and Ed. Burch of Cadillac were married at the home of Justice Carncross in Sheridan Wednesday evening. Particulars are lacking. Miss E. Bingham and Mrs. Grimes and daughter, Winlferd, left 'for Mt, Pleasant Tuesday afternoon to attend the summer Normal, Miss Bingham and Mrs. Grimes will study Literature and Miss WJnniferd Music and German. Mrs. Mary Cleft—Baker. After an illness of over two years Mrs. Robert Baker died at her home in Vernon Wednesday 'from cancer. The funeral occurs from the home this afternoon. Mary Clett-Baker was a native of Ohio, being ushered into this world fifty-three years ago. Moving to Michigan she was married to Robert Baker and has resided in Vernon for the past twenty years. Besides the husband two children, Elsie fifteen and Nina twelve, survive. Mrs. Baker was highly regarded in ber community, a good christian and a member of the church of God. FRED W. WARNER, Michigan's Governor whose influence over legislation was mostcom mendable. West Grant Improves. A trip tb D. E. Al ward's farm in west Grant this week showed many improvements made in that part of the township during the last year or two. Nearly all the land is now in tbe possession of aeiual settlers who .are, as fast as their means permit, bringing it under cultivation. Enroute a very fine cottage home, stone veneer, recently erected by Wm. Krell was noticed, also a fine modern round roof barn being built by Uhris. Heuschele. The road directly north of Clare too has wonderfully Improved and now except for* being hilly here and there is as good as the Dover road* We understand that W. H. Shepherd is taking steps to develop the land owned by him tributary to the Five Lakes. The next few years will witness great Improvements over the whole area of west Grant. • O. O. Ferguson is ,in charge of the Alward farm and is pushing the clearing and stumping with some splendid crops already in sight. A Card* We desire to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in our bereavement.—Mits. DAvxd Wooj>t Gegbge A*rr> Thomas abboit. GENERAL INFORMATION COLUMN. Infills co'umn are ftnrad jqiseel'* 1 luneous items f>f Importance such as articles lost, a«'nials''estrayeii/ business announcements, stocK for . I sale, farms for rent, etc., etc. JFiye cents per Una pat weeR, Fob SaiiB Cheap—.Lady's wheel, nearly new—Mrs, A. L. BIackburn, • Wanted—Small washings and Ironing—MRS. F. Dbdefojs, Elden house, Sixth street. For sale—Rent or trade for farm, desirable dwelling, two lots and barn, south side.—James S. Bicknell. Wanted Immediately—A few strong, honest, energetic, capable young men of good character to learn, the operation of street cars, either as motormen or conductors. Good wages, permanent positions. Saginaw Valley Traction Co., Saginaw, Mich, Ice Cream Social, raffle and entertainment at Sheridan town hall, nine miles northeast ot Clare, for the benefit of Advance Grange, Julv 13th. 32-2 For sale—Baby carriage, furniture, etc. Mrs. E. A. White. Hats at halt price to close out my present stock to make room for my Immense fall stock—Mrs. E. R, COURTLAND. Farm lor sale—120 acres, fair buildings, 45 acres cleared well fenced, 5 miles southwest of Farwell, $1500 cash.—D. Heyamon, Farwell. 31-t£ Detroit Vapor Gasoline Stoves at Lewis & Patrick's. For Sale—Span of Bay mares, weight 2100 pounds. Also double harness, wagon, sleighs and plow. Trios. Smith, Clare. 29tf For Sale—Some improved large Yorkshire pigs, eligible for registry, at E. W. Allen's, 28 tf. Challenge Iceberg refrigerator for sale, Mrs. E. G. Welch. tf. Good side saddle and riding suit for sale,—Mrs. J. Mason. 30-3 The Hercules Hay Car is just what you should install in your barn. Lewis & Patrick handle it. Household Furniture for Sale—Parlor and bed room suites, two stoves.— Eli Cross. Sunday Excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort. " On Sunday, July 2d, the Ann Arbor R. R. will give an excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankrort. Special train will leave Clare at 7:22 a. m. Fare for round trip,$1.25, Children over five and under twelve years of age one-half Above rate. Championship Base Ball Game at Frankfort between Frankfort and Cadillac Clubs. VIA THE D&B.'LlNJE'v Oust Two oats" FFALO V DETROIT^TBUFR The direct and popular route to pg i nts east DAILY SERVICE, MAY 10th ' JfaptoVtd Express Sdryice (li hoars) Seiweaix .DETROIT and BUFFALO Leave DETROIT Dally - 5.00 P, M* Arrive BUFFALO '" - 9.00 A. M. C«anectiii« wlUi Mornlnff Trains for all foiilta la HEW YOMt, VmmihYXSU Sad SEW KNGI.AND STATKSt Thronffh TicketosoM to All PoiaWjiuid Hsggoga Checked tfl J)esUaatitm. Leave BUFFALO .Dally «. 5.30 P.M. Arrive DETROIT " - 7.30 A.M. Conaccttog -wiUi Early Morabi g TraSno for Pointn North aad Wert. Rate betweoa Datrolt and Bnffalo $3.CO ono tray, JC.50 round trip. Scribe $1.00, *J.60j Stateroom* $2.50cnc)i(lirci;t'pa, SendgftSiamjpfor IUuriraM Ruftphlot. i% MM. TICKETS HOHontD ON STEAMERS All ClaaseSof Tictotfl »ald roadlafc vj» Qnmi Snrtlt, Mttiiigtui Central and WsbM-U Railways bsiweou. Detroit and BsCnlowilllw JWMpfcafcrtmEspnrtatiOTon J?. |
