1903-08-27; Clare Sentinel

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A Liner in THE SENTINEL
wiil Sell, Buy or Exchange
almost anything
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Established 1878.
CLAKEj   MICHIGAN,   THUESDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 27, 1908.
New Series: >V©1.11,Np. ,40
Women's shoes
fine Vici Kid
Patent; backstay, heavy or
light sole were
81.75 now
1.25
all Goods
Arriving Daily.
All Summer Goods at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
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Towel offering
extraordinary
size 154 x 37
6 towels lor.
25c
Special in fine
Val Laces.
Regular 5c lace 12 yards for       25c
3c     "12     "     ,"■        18c
Hosiery.
Women's fancy hose worth 25c
and 50c now *     '15c
Children's   "       "      " 15 now 10c,
Men's fancy Tiose worth 25c and
50c now 39c
Men's fancy hose worth 15c now 10c
Blankets and Quilts,
Blankets, Cotton 5Cc to 1*75
Quilts 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 3.00
Bed   Spreads   at greatly  reduced
prices.
Ladies' Walking
Skirts.
An endless assortment in all Btyles,
all colors, all prices. We are sole
agents for the Princess Waterproof
Skirts, made in any style, 20 different
colors.   Price 7.00
New Clothing
for Fall,
We Are able to care for your wants
in this department. >■
* Every line becomes more complete
each day '■ - .
Mien's Suits   ' 3.75 to 15.00
Youths' " ' 2.95 to 10.00
Boys'     " 1.39 to 6.00
Style, Fit and Quality G-uarranteed
Remember the famous
McMillan Pants.
s.
Men's        • 3.00 and 3.50
Boys' 1.00 and 1.25
Men's Vests 1.50
Complete line of Ox Breeches Guar-
teed not to Rip.
Open work towel
fringed. Guaranteed pure linen 2
rows drawwork
only
25c
each,
NO GOODS CHARGED.
Wm. H. Bicknell & Go.
Pure linen towel
knotted fringe
size 144 x 32
10c
each
20c per pair
GLARE
UILDING
OPERATIONS,
Pour Brick Stores to Rise out
of the Ruins of the Recent
Fire on McEwan Street.
Work is already in progress for the
erection of modern brick buildings to
replace those destroyed by the recent-
disastrous fire. All four stores will be
of two stories and will be pushed forward to completion this fall. John
Jackson's on the corner of McEwan
and Fourth'streets will be ninety
feet long with a frontage of twenty
feet which, forty-eignt feet back will
be widened to thirty-three feet. D.
J. Fox's building will fill out the setoff in the Jackson structure, with a
thirteen f oot,front. Adjoining to' the
south the Bicknell buildiug, 33x100
feet, adapted to the needs ofja modern
dry goods and clothing store, will be
erected. In the rear .the Bicknells
will build a stone or brick warehouse
and the present dry goods store will
be utilized for their grocery. The
Gilmore building, between the present
Bicknell building and the one to be
erected, will have a frontage of
twenty-five feet. Plans are about
matured by which the interested parties will share in the expense of building the walls of adjoining stores.
The construction of this block of
buildings will greatly improve the appearance of the business part of the
city and is entirely in keeping with
the development of the surrounding
country.
Soldiers and Sailers Meet
at
" The Northwestern Soldiers" and
Sailors Association of Michigan is to
hold its grandest encampment at
Mount Pleasant this year on September 15,16, IV, 18.
A grand time will be had by all the
veterans of all wars, who will meet
and greet old comrades. A fine camping ground has been selected, tents
will be provided, and the usual rations
will be issued, while everyone will be
made to feel at home in a very hospitable city which extends its cordial
welcome to all  visitors.     Arrange
ments are under way for the entertainment of a large gathering and
everything will be done to make it
comfortable and happy.
Points of interest are the Central
State Normal School, Central State
Training School, U. S. Government
School for Indian children, the largest
Sugar Factory in the world, the Dow
Chemical Company's plant, and other
suchcancerns that attract attention
and enlist interest.
Half fare on all railroads in Bay,
Isabella, Clinton, Clare, Gratiot, Gladwin, Midland, TuscQla, Mecosta, Montcalm, Saginaw and Osceola counties.
Tickets on sale September 14th to
11th.   Good to return September 19th.
Got a Flowing Well.
Wm. Duncun's landing at Stevenson Lake has been growing more popular ever since he bought the place
and assumed personal management.
He has set out a grove, built a substantial dock, encouraged the building of cottages, put on several steel
boats, builb a large dance hall, provided barn accomodations, and with'
the able assistance of his estimable
wife, is enabled to serve excellent
meals to any desiring same, also ice,
and on short notice baked goods and
farm produce and garden truck of all
kinds.
But one tiling much needed for the
comfort of resorters and picnicers „was
more good water. Mr. Duncan realized this, and last week commenced to
bore for a flowing well. He struck it
Tight, and now there is a crystal
stream of pure water filling a two
inch pipe and gushing -several feet
above the surface of the ground.
The vein was struck at a depth of
sixty feet.
Regulation as to Notaries.
The last legislature enacted a law requiring all notaries to place upon the
acknowledgement, which they take,
the date their commission expires.
Heretofore many a notary public
has taken acknowledgements «a year
or more after the expiration of his
commission. Such carelessness has
resulted in needless litigation and
many, minor annoyances. The law
goes into effect ninety days after the
adjournment of the legislature. .
Three Weeks'  Special Services
at Congregational Church.
John Wesley Erskine, better known
as the "Irish Evangelist," will begin
services at the Congregational church
September 6th continuing three
weeks.
NEW FALL DRESS GOODS.
A most extensive showing of the newest fabrics for Fall and
Winter wear at very reasonable prices.
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Fine Tricot, Flannels in every color, all
wool, 27 inch per yard
Whip^Cord Worsteds in all shades, extra"
Value "36 inch wide per yard
Plain   Zibelines  all wool, beautifully
finished, popular colors 36 in. wide per yd.
Fancy Zibelines in every, popular color
44 inch wide per yard
25c
50c
50c
90c
Linen Specials.
66 inch heavy weight pure linen, damask handsome patterns, regular 65 cent value price E^rY/^
per yard OV-JL/
10 dozen Huck and Damask towels reg^ OCp
ular 3.5c values at *£t\JKs
Bed Spread Bargains.
Large size (80 x 88 in.) full three pounds   Q Q ^>
weight, regular 1.25 value at each C70w
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Mervelleux Broadcloths, the most popular and
highest grade broadcloth ever sold at this 1 f\f\
price.   All colors, 50 in. wide, per yd. i»\J\J
Novelty Suitings new patterns, very 1 f\f\
popular, 54 in, wide per yd. ImV/vJ
Black, Dress Goods every popular weave ranging in price from   2Scto 2,00 per yard.
Ladies' Fine Shoes.
If you are looking * for
dainty foot wear, ask us to
show you the new fall styles
of "Pingree, Made" shoes.
We be glad to show them.
2.00 to -40.0
Silk Waists,
New styles in fine PeauDe Soie, black C  fjfS
and white received this week \Jm\J\J
Glosing out the balance of our five dollar fancy silk waists at
3.95
GverytAinff in Summer Soods at Saeally SPeduced {Prices,
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DAVY & COMPANY.
EVERYTHINGTOIA/EAR LOU/EST PRICES
Store Closes Every Evening at 6:00 p. m. Standard Time Except Monday and Saturday.
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EVANGELIST COMING,        USEFUL CAREER ENDED.
Wm. A. Thorp, singing evangelist,
will accompany him and conduct a
large chorus choir as well as render efficient solo work.
These men have successfully worked
in this and other states for several
years and by conducting Bible reading each afternoon and Evangelistic
services each night much help is anticipated for the church life of .our
community.
.    Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks for the many evidences of
kindness from friends and neighbors
during the sickness and death in our
home. Mrs". A. O. GobdAniek
and Family.*-
Friend: "Do you permit your wife
to have her own way?"
Husband (positively): "No. sir.
She, has it without my permission,"
Supervisor Gordanier of the
First Ward Departs This Life
Leaving the Example of a Worthy Life.
Last Friday after an illness of several months at the age of forty-two,
.Archie Gordanier quietly ebbed away
in death. In his work as agent and
delivery man for the Standard Oil CO.
he contracted a severe cold last December which subsequent renewals
aggravated and other complications
following finally resulted in that fatal disease, tuberculosis, of the lungs.
At the funeral at his late
residence Sunday Eev. A. L.
Woodlock preached an eloquent
sermon to a large number of those
assembled to pay their last respects at
the bier of their late friend and townsman. The interment was made at
Cherry Grove.
A, C. Gordanier was born at Manchester in 1861 where his boyhood and
early manhood was spent. In 1880 he
moved to Clare and two years later
married Miss Jennie Callam, who has
ever faithfully shared the duties of
home and in the closing months of her
husband's life bravely took charge of
the financial part of his business.
One son, Karl, eight years old, survives his father. Miss Ova Phinisey
also has made her home with Mr. and
Mrs. Gordanier ever since the death
of her mother when Ova was a little
'girl. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Gordanier, and sister, Miss- Belle, residing
in Clare and brother, Ben, of Toledo
who was at the funeral, also survive
the deceased.
Soon after coming to Clare Mr.
Godanier embarked in the grocery
business and continued therein for a
number of years. Subsequently he
turned his hand to a number of things.
For a time he was barber at the
Calkins. A few years ago he engaged
in the lumber business for a time.
Two years ago he took charge of the
oil delivery for the Standard Oil Co.
and his widow is still in charge of the
"business.
In political affiliation Mr. Gordanier
was a sturdy, republican, and had always takqn such interest in politics as
becomes a worthy citizen^ In 1898-'99
he was Tinder-sheriff for Clare county
and this spring was for the third year
elected supervisor for the first ward in
this city. In all his political and
official relations he acted the part of
a man, unbiased by partisanship, and
won and retained the respect of all as
an able officer, eminently fair in all
his official relations.
The quiet demeanor of Mr. Gordanier well exemplified the character of
the man himself. His life flowed
gently but he was a man of integrity
in all the relations of life.' He was
most devoted to his home and family
and during twenty years or more of
wedded life lived as brumes a husband and father, ever working and
planning for the best interests of his
family. He was insured in the A. O.
U. W. in favor of his wife fbr $2,000
and in the Maccabees in favor, of his
boy for $1,006.
A worthy citizen has been taken
from our midst, but the good in his
life will be resurrected in the lives of
those who remain to carry forward the
great work of right living and the
community will be the better because
such-a man as Archie Gordanier has
lived and died in our midst.
"A COUNTRY KID"
The Greatest Sensational Rural Drama
ever written.
Its all you expect and more.
You can't help but be pleased.
DOHERTY  OPERA HOUSE,
FVideiy August :28th.
15c, 25c, 35c, and 50c.   -
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GINSENG CULTIVATION.
Mich. Mortality During July.
The department of State reports
that during the month of July there
were 2,653 deaths in Michigan of
which 206 were from tuberculosis, 274
from accidents and violence, twenty-
seven from lockjaw, due largely to
Fourth of July accidents from toy
pistols. In Clare county there were
ten deaths during July, four of which
were under one year of age. One
death from chickenpox occured in
Gilmore township.
Reunion September 7-12.
The reunion of the Soilders and
Sailors' Association of Michigan takes
place at Big Rapids, September 7-12, a
whole week. The territory embraced
is from all points in. the lower peninsula of Michigan on and west of a line'
from Mackinaw, Bay City, 'Saginaw,
Howell, Jackson and Sturgis,-for.
which a one fare rate for the round
trip has been granted. All tickets to
be sold September 7th to 11th inclusive, limited to return to and including September 12th. It is intended
to make it the grandest gathering in
the history of the association.*  ■
Successful   Production of   this
Rare. Plant in the River
Flats near Temple*
In the river flats of the Muskegon
east of Temple the production pf ginseng is proceeding with good promise
of success. The root of this plant is
greatly valued by the Chinese for
medicinal purposes and is also used by
them to make incense. Thus it is
that there is at what would seem almost fabulous prices an export market
for the roots of this plant, to China.
The root when dried is of a yellowish
white color with a taste somewhat
resembling that of licorice, combined
with a somewhat aromatic bitterness.
Supervisor E. E. Farnum of Bedding, Charles Blake and Chancey Jones
have invested in this plant. Farnam
and Jones have a bed of it eight feet
square and Farnam and Blake a plot
20x25 feet. It costs over $100 to purchase plants for these small areas and
it will be six years before there will.be
roots enough to make it most profit-,
able to sell, but there is always a
ready market for the young- plants
that are produced yearly.
Ginseng is grown in the shade and
does well on the black muck of river
bottom flats but it must not be where
the river overflow can reach it. These
favorable conditions exist on. some of
Mr. Farnam's land and by adding
artificial shade quite a little area can
be devoted- to ginseng production.
The .gentlemen interested in this
matter hegan it about a year ago.
They expect to produce a large num
ber of plants and increase the area
devoted to the production of these
roots and in due time to reap the reward that their investment of capital
and labor deserves.
Jhe Grange Picnic.
Yesterday was well nigh an ideal
day for the Grange picnic which was
held at Duncan's landing, Stevenson
lake. Hon. D. E. McOlure Of Lansing
was in attendance and gave an excellent talk along the lines of the social
and educational advantages of the
order. His talk was well received and
many expressed the wish that he return to the rally next year. Ex-school
commissioner Lightfoot of Big Rapids
also spoke on school matters. He said
that the Indiana schools .will open
next week and from a law. made in
that state, no'teacher in any school
wi 1 receive less than 840 per month.
He said that the people of Michigan
pay almost twice as much for text
books as do the Indianians, who have - -
uniformity of text books. F. H.
Dusenbury was the third speaker, the
program being interspersed with
musis and recitations. All-in-all it
was a day well enjoyed by a host of .^
people in attendance. '*/
Sunday Excursion Jo Toledo.
The next Sunday excursion to Toledo over the Ann Arbor R. R. will
be given August 30th. Special train
will leave Clare at 5:25 a. m. Fare for
round trip $1.50. Children over five
and under twelve ye'ars of age half
the adult fare.
"Meet me at the Lewis ho use, Har
rfson," 30tf.