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Established 1878.
CLAKE,   MICHIGAN,. THURSDAY .AFTERNOON; APRIL;30, 1903.
NewSeriejLi..Yol.ll,No. 23
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uits For Men and Boys
"We have just receive two of the latest patterns in Men's Summer Suits, exceptionally well made in the latest style sack coat/'with vertical pockets, the
coats arelined"with best quality ,hair cloth lining, garranteed to 'hold their
shape. Price would be cheap at $L5.G0 aud $18.00,'but as our price is as usual
25 per cent to 30 per cent cheaper, we are offering them at $10,00 and $12.50 .
Boys' Knee Pant Suits
in all the new and desirable'styles' and patterns we are ol^ering
a sample lot of Boys' two piece, all wool suit regular price.' $2.75
while they last at $2.00. Pants "made double seat and knee. A
very desirable scbool suit.
Almost time to discard your felt hat aud replace it with a
fine straw or Panama.'-   We have them in all styles and^ prices	
but if you prefer a felt hat remember we have the largest assorament, also we
can give you any style or shape you wish. Call and examine our new spring
line of Straws and Felts.
Shoes, Slippers and Oxfords.
If your shoes are getting worn call in and exchange them for a new pai r at
the price to suit your pocket book. We have them all prices, also fall line of
ladies' Slippers and Oxfords.
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INDUSTRIAL GROWTH.
A Brief Review of Present Developments in Clare and
Northern     Isabella
Counties.
The advent of spring finds the same
'. spirit of improvement in evidence -in
Clare that was manifest all last season.
Maples and elms for shade trees
are multiplying and the old. ungainly
poplars disappearing; terraces are
, being built next the walks and contracts for a number of new cement
walks have already been made. Most
of our dangerous side walks have disappeared and work is in progress at
the north end of town cutting down
Schaffer hill and building a proper
road while at the south, Vernon hill is
likewise to be cut down. Immediately
north of the city some uncleared land,
long neglected, is being cleared up by
Herman Lang on the west and Thomas
Holbrook, Sr., and Chris Erhardt on
the east side. Everywhere in the surrounding country there are marked -
evidences of development. New barns
are coming into existence; stumps,
disappearing; homes are. being improved; implement firms are selling
" iarge bills to farmers; carloads of wire
fencing for new lands has found its way
into Clare; herds of cattle and flocks
of sheep are being shipped in for the
neighboring ranches.
Many changes'in ownership of farm
lands have been made in recent months
but prices of land were never so high
as now. In many localities new settlers aire coming in. Industry is creating valuable farms out of lands hitherto deemed worthless Gilmore and
Coldwater townships are rapidly forging ahead and now have in view an electee railroad touching them from Mt.
Pleasant to Evart. Vernon and Wise
go forward bringing their rich lands
up to the maximun state of productiveness. Agricultural development
was never so marked as now.
At Farwell a mammouth cement
plant is In course of erection and before its completion hundreds ol thousands of dollars of capital will be in-
. -vested therein, giving a permanent industry to the town. "Likewise one of
the largest cooperage companies in
. the world has taken hold of the heading mill there and will push it to its
full capacity. EarwelP'J future) was
never as bright as now. In Clare the
erection of a new flouring mill and
elevator is but a preliminary <sfcep to
the transforming of the water power of
the Tobacco river to electrical power,
readily transferable to the city. The
Clare Portland Cement Co. are carefully formulating plans for the erection of their plant. In many ways
the belief that Clare has a bright
future is gaining ground and it is intimated that in the near future the
verification of the belief will be made
evident.
The future of our , towns and
townships lies very largely with us.
The resources, are herfe. Natnre has
to a large extent done her part. The
prosperity everywhere evident is helpful to present development. It remains for the people living here to do
their part in working out the resources
of this part of our state.
SORROW IN A
FARWELL HOME.
Anora Goats and Wild Land.
Over the line in Osceola county an
experiment of great interest to many
people, who are struggling with the
problem of clearing up wild land, is"
now in progress Frank Postal owns
section six of Osceola township. This
he has fenced and proposes to clear up
the brush with Angora goats Last
week ninety-nine yearlings arrived
from Kansas and more are expected
shortly from Manistee. Many people
in the country centering around Clare
are eagerly looking for some scheme
by which brush can' be cleared from
wild land by some other method than
by hard work and its attendant expense and hope that Mr. Postal's
periment will be successful.
Carrie  Johnson   at   Seventeen
Laid Away to Rest.
Last Saturday morning the death
messenger entered another Farwell
home bearing away the seventeen-
year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Johnson after a sickness of only a
few days. She complained the proceeding Wednesday of not feeling well.
Stomach complications kept multiplying and in spite of medical skill
Saturday morning she lay still in
death.
= She was a member of the senior
class of the village high school and
expected to graduate in June but instead of graduation exercises it was to
listen to the last sad rites over the
lifeless form of their late compaion
and friend that schoolmates and teachers gathered last Monday." The
funeral was held from the M. E.
church. Eev. G. W. Maxwell assisted
by Eev. L. C. Frost was in charge and
spoke words of consolation to all.
The interment was made at Farwell
cemetery.
Of a genial, kind disposition, Carrie
was a< favorite of all. She was the
eldest daughter and the blow is indeed
a hai'd one to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,
Many evidences of grief for the death
of one so young with life so full of
promise are shown in the'eommunity
and. many are the sympathising ones
for the bereaved parents.
• Black silks.
Some special values (,in tlie
kinds so much used for Jackets just now.
21in,PeauDeSoiel.OO
3a in. " *' " 1.75
27 in. Taffetas LOO
19 in. Taffetas * 75-50
Dress Goods,
■ 36-in. AlUWool Suitings
a most excellent showing, including Venetians, Basket
Cloths, "' Fancy Novelties,
Chevoits, Granites etx). in
every desirable, .coloring per
yard . ".;.• 50c
Black Goods all the new
stylish weaves that  will interest  you are shown  here
The prices range from
25c to 1.50 per yard.
Bed breads,
Three special values in
large, heavy weight, fringed
spreads'at
1.25, 1.50 and 2.00
Agency for Standard Patterns and Publications..
Men's Clothing
Made to Measure.
We are showing an extensive line of samples
of the ,latest styles ,ih men's suitings and o.ver-
coatings""and are prepared to .execute your orders
on very short notice'. They- will be tailored iu
high class manner and lined' with reliable linings.   15:00 and-upwards.   ,
Ten Dollars Suits,
Ready to Wear.
In this line we are showing the greatest values we ever offered. Not a suit in the line but
that i's worth 25 per cent more than we ask: for
it.- They come in Blacks, Bhies'and many new
fancy mixtures—tliey are strictly all wool and
tailored in first class manner,,,per suit    .. 10.00
Ladies Silk
:'-Jackets.
Several  newi, special values
5.00,6.00 and 7.00
Children's
Jackets.
AU  wool flannels  neatly
trimmed with fancy braids.
1.50, 2.00 and 2.5Q
Millinery.
Trimmed hats street hats, Misses and Children's
Caps, Infants' Bonnets in silk and lawn etc. are
shown here in the very latest styles at moderate
prices.  ._^__^_     _*_
Won Bargain.
50 pieces of wide, all silk'
Louisine ribbon in every popular shade. •.
No 40 per yard 10c
. No 80  "      "   i2hc .
Umbrella Special
Ladies     Umbrellas-union-
silk serge, mounted on best
paragon frames with  fancy
Weichel handles       '   1.00
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Shoes.
A Bargain in Misses shoes,
heavy glazed kid,, low heel,
patent tip,- all solid leather.
Size8Lto 11 perpr, l.OO
" W2 to 2'"* "    1.25
New line of infants -shoes.
"Very attractive styles
50c, 75c and lOO.
ft Boy's Bargain .
*Ohome calf skin, made up
in the .latest style. A dress
shoe  that   will    withstand
i
hardest wear.
i2JJto2 1.50
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24
to 5i 1.75
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DAVY & COMPANY.
EVERYTHING TO U/EAR LOWEST PRICES.
Store Closes Every Evening at 6:00 p. m. Standard Time Except Monday and Saturday.  -
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man McKeever offered aa'esolutiori to
award the city printing, without
competition, to A. R. Canfleld-. "Alderman "Pox opposed this and contended that the proper, business-like
way to pass on such a matter .w*as to
ask for sealed bids and then award
the work to the persons in the city
who would do it for the least money.
This proposition was not assented to,
however, and the resolution was
forced to a vote, Aldermen "Ward and
"McKeever voting, Yes, while Aldermen Fox and Bicknell voted, "No.
The mayor thereupon gave the deciding -vote in the affirmative and therefore the city printing for the ensuing
year is awarded at a fixed price,
without even an attempt being made
to see if some of the people's money
might not be saved.
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Memorial.Day Prizes.
The department of Michigan G-. A.
R. offer five gold medals to pupils in
the public schools who write the five
best essays on ''Memorial Day." - The
essays are to cpntain about 1,200 words
and with the name of the writer and
his address axe to be forwarded to
Col. T. 3D. Potter,' Lansing, A committee consisting of .Hon, W. H.
"French, deputy supt. of publicinstruc-
tion; Hon. Chas. "Smith, state senator;
Hon. Perry Powers, auditor general,
will examine and award prizes. "We
would like, to See some of members of
Clare, Earweli and Harrison schools
compete for the prize.
No Bids on City Printin
A special meeting of -the common
council was held Monday evening.
Alderman Hirt was not present, having gone to the Upper Peninsula on an
extended business trip and Alderman
Dunwoodie was also out of the city.
The other four aldermen were present
and business proceeded. /
The bond of James Duncan was approved. A committee was appointed
to examine the roof of the city .Jiall
and report on the nebessity for repairs
and another committee was named to
consider the question of rebuilding
the east Third street sewer.
The question , of letting the city"
printing caused somev excitement.
"When this subject was reached Alder-
Decoration Day.
A very general feeling exists among
our people in favor of a worthy observance of Memorial Day this year.
"Next Tuesday evening the following
committee appointed by Mayor Lacy-
John High, David McPhall, David
Ward, Philip A. Bennett, Dr. R. A,
Gray and A. R. Cantield—with the
Mayor will meet with the G. A. R. of
D. J. Brewer Camp to devise waysrand
means by which the people of Clare
and all others, who desire to join with
us, may pay fitting tribute to Our
dead heroes who so unselfishly ga^ve
their lives for their country. The
Sentinel will have more to say on
this subject in subsequent.issues.
Carrier—-McDonald
" Harrietta, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Carrier and John, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Allen McDonald, both of
Vernon, were "at the home of the bride
joined in the bonds of matrimony
Wednesday evening in the presence of
a large number of relatives and friends,
Rev.'A. L.Woodlock of the C.are Congregational church oinc,iffitingl
Both yOung peopje are well known
in Vernon where much bf their.-life
has been spent and .are well thought
of by a large circle of friends. The
groom is building a house' on his farm
jn which Mr. and Mrs". McDonald will,
shortly take up their residence oWith
bright prospects for a lifc>"of' joy "and
prosperity! ■ The. Sisntinbi, offers
congratulations,
Glare School Athletics.
AU over the country educators believe that training of the.body should
go hand in hand with''the develdp-
ment of the intellect. The school is a
place designed not to train teachers,
but to develop men, men of brawn and
will and action and nothing so contributes to the studier "attributes of
manhood as the right kind of school
athletics. In athletic contests among
good healthy "boys useful lessons of
competion with their fellows are
learned and traits of poi ;p and decision
of character are fixed right in the
foundations of a boy's life
At the critical age of lu'e, the eighth
grade and higher usually, the boy is
often more or less physically aggressive and nothing so satisfies the' unrest of his changing nature as a chance
to compete for leadership in, some of
our national sports. At this time' 3s
the physical changes -in his life go on
his mind is often a sea of unrest. He
wants to be dbing something, to be
active and now it is that athletics
minister to his ambitions. Many a
boy has stagnated under ''the thought
of simply sitting in a seat and day
after day studying—only that and nothing more—until tlie school has become
an abomination to his life. Bub with
a little athletic enthusiasm many boys
have been tided over that period of
unrest and kept on in school to become worthy graduates- arid finally
leading citizens of their community.
Supt.- Riggs of tile city schools firmly
belieVes in the right kinds of athletics
for liis boys. He 'is cooperating with
them. A. base ball team has been organized and he is encouraging all to
go out and. practice.. He thinks the
time has come when only boys in good
standing .in their classes 'in school
should represent the school in any
contests, even if defeat is m'et. In
tlie end tins policy will result in the
greatest good to the boys of the school
and produce teams not dependent' on
outside help. He believes farther that
all contests should beabsolutely under
the control of school authorities, thus
ensuring the suppression of* everything verging on rowdyism, all Of
which is in strict accord' with the
spirit of true amateur sports in schools
and colleges, (ihe, world over. He is
now seeking to carry out 'this new
policy and he-deserves the support of
all our citizens in his, effort tointejesj
the boys, to work with them, to keep
them in school right up to graduation
and thus help them to become men of
sturdy manhood. ".
Eighth Grade Examinations.
Previous to this year there have been
two examinations for eighth graders,
but this year the examination scheduled for May 8th and 9th will be the
only one.
The following is the schedule for
Clare county:
Harrison,' Eriday, May 8th, "high
school.
"Farwell, Friday, May 8th, high
school.
Grandon, "Friday, May 8th,
Temple, "Friday, May 8th.
Clare, Saturday, May 9th, high
school.
Examinations begin promptly at
8 o'clock sun time.
In Isabella the following places are
scheduled for May 7th and ,8th: Mt.
Pleasant, Shepherd, Blanchard, Winn,
Weidman, Wise station, Leaton, Herrick, "North Calkinsville, Walton
school, Brinton, Sherman City, and
district""N"o. 4,- Coe. - Pupils in Isabella
county living near Clare and Earweli
may take the examinations at those
places.'
Amicable Adjustment.
Some weeks,ago it,was intimated
from certain political .qua rters that
there was friction between Surrey and
Lincoln townships in affecting settlement incident to the formation of the
town of Lincoln. But' last week
Supervisor Kelley of Surrey and ;Sup-
er'visor Packard of. Lincoln without
any ado and'with not even an attorney
present made a final settlement satisfactory to. both townships, of all
financial matters relating jointly to
the two towns, by which hundreds of
dollars were!, turned over to .Lincoln,
'Tis really-top bad that the scheme
of the politicians to*-make bad- blood-
between the two towns should have
been all in vain. May Surrey and her
neighbor, Lincoln, dwell together
in peace and prosperity. ,
Attention Comrades.
All comrades of D. J. Brewer Camp
are requested to be present at the
next regular meeting^ Tuesday, May
5th, as Jarranuements must be completed for Decoration Day,
. '     W. S. GoOusy, OoU
6. A. fi. National
Encampment.
The thirty-seventh National Encampment, Grand Army of the Republic, whichfis to be'held in San Eran-
ciscp during the week commencing
August 17th, 1903, is destined to be-'
come o'ne of the most notable gatherings—in point of numbers,- magnifi.-.
cence and splendor—in the history of
California, as well as in the annals of
the fraternity. "No other organization holds the affection of tlie people
as does the one composed of the veterans, the defenders of the Union, of
liberty and right. The veterans residing in California and "Nevada arranged the preliminaries for tbe
Encampment, but all the people of
California and of the Pacific coast are
enthusiastic on that topic now, .and
are working hand in hand with "the
committees to make this Encampment eclipse all former fraternal gatherings. Merchants, manufactures,
farmers and miners, all are eager to
make the visit of the veterans a pleasant and memorable one. Erom every
county and section of the state the
choicest products will be brought to
SanJFrancisco, and be placed on exhibition, that the visitors may feast
their eyes upon them. - Carloads of
fruit—the most delicious in the world
—fruit-bearing trees, the giants bf the
California forest, and other wonders .
that have made the Golden State famous, will be on exhibition throughout the City for the benefit of. those •
who cannot visit every section of the
state. The famous gardens of Santa
Clara, Marin, Somonal Alameda, Contra Costa and -other adjacent counties
will furnish the material for/the-
grandest floral display ever. seen.
Quartz and hydraulic mining will be
demostrated on miniature mine's, and
oil wells are to be bored in the- city,
in sight of the visitors.
Factory for -Earwel't.
A • representative of the Chicago
Industrial Society, is in Ear well this
week in the interest of a cheese factory.
Leading.citizens of the town and
farmers living hot far away are all
interested in the project. The required, amount of capital to be' raised
is $2,700 and tlierfe is now good prospect that- the .-factory will be. estate
lished, - '
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