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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Win Advanced Registry

AS noted in the Messenger of two
weeks ago test for advanced registry,
under supervision of a representative
of M. A. c., has been made of four
thoroughbred Holstein cows belonging
to the herd of L. j. Benjamin, of Thet-
ford. This was concluded on Monday
with the result that each of the animals
won the coveted distinction. For the
seven days, Fairview Segis Marie gave
462. l lbs. of milk from which Is. $40 lbs.
of butter was produced; Alpha Pontiac
Mecedes. two-year-old heifer, gave
341.2 lbs. of milk, making 49, lbs. of
butter; Alpha Colantha Mercedes, also
a two-year-old, gave 1885,. lbs of milk,
from which IL TAT lbs. of butter was
made, and Queen Butter Bay End, like
wise two years old, gave 3O3.3 lbs. of
milk from which IL. 930 lbs. butter was
made. In the week time, it will be
seen, the four cows gave milk from
which total Of more than 55 lbs. of
butter was made, which is, of course. a
splendid record, considering the age of
the animals. Mr.. Benjamin is much
gratified with the result of the test and
has every reason to be, as it is certainly
complimentary to his skill as breeder
and feeder. j.. G. Hayes, of Howell,
who conducted the test, returned to his
home, Tuesday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
A. NC G|LL|VRAYS
/, HORRIBLE DEATH
FLINT MAN is CAUGHT ON LOG
SAWED IN TWO LENCTHWIsE
Deceased Was Well Known in Clio and
Had Several Relatives in This
Vicinity

Archibald McGillivray. aged 46 years,
of Flint, was instantly killed Tuesday
morning when his body was cut COM
pletely in two while he was working in
a saw mill four and half miles south
of the city.
No one witnessed the accident and
the precise way in which it occurred is
not known, but it is thought the unfor-
tunate slipped on the newly fallen snow
and fell upon the saw. The whole thing
was over in a moment and so far as
known the victim did not utter a sound.
The cut started near the left shoul-
der, severing the arm. and continued in
downward direction to his right hip.
His head and shoulders were dropped in
front of the saw while the remainder of
the body was carried on the log car
Iiage to the rear and on the opposite
side of the saw.
1t is said that McGillivray was work
ing for another man. in which case his
family could recover compensation un-
der the law. His immediate family
consists of wife and three children,
the eldest 10 years of age.
Mr.. McGillivray was the son of Dun
can McGillivray, who lives near Mont
rose, a brother of Mrs. Almon Hewitt,
and brother-in-law of Mrs. Joseph
Leadley, who live near Clio. He also
leaves five brothers and one other sis
ter. The funeral was held Friday from
the family home in Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
MRS. VIM. BURCh.

Mrs. VIM Burch, well known and
highly respected resident of Rogersville,
died at her home in that place on Satur-
day, Feb. Ia, 1914, of creeping paralysis
with which she had been afflicted for a
considerable period. She was 81 years
of age andis survived by her husband,
two sons, Burrell and Raymond, and
thrre grandchildren, all of whom will
have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity in their bereavement. Funeral
services were held at Thetford church
Tuesday at IL o'clock, interment being
in the family lot. The floral designs
were beautiful and many. Mrs. Burch
was an active member and worker in the
church, ladies' aid and w. c. I. u. and
was a lovely character for whom the
community is in mourning for Ito know
her was to love her." Rev. Gordon of
Otisville, officiated and the male quartet
ofRogersville composed of Messrs. Jew
ell, Fowler, Hovey and Simpson, fur
nished the music.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
DEATH REAPs
A HEAVY SWATH
= FOUR WELL KNOWN RESIDENTS
DIE DURING WEEK
Mrs. Geo. Losee, VIM. Miller, Mrs.
VIM. Burch and Mrs. VIM. White
house Pass Away.
MRS. GEO. LosEE.

Mrs. Geo. Losee died at her home in
Flint, Friday evening, Feb. 13, 1914, of
heart disease, death coming without
warning while she was engaged at her
household duties. Her maiden name
was May E. Boyer, and she was born
in Thetford, Oct. 20, 1888, removing
with her parents to Clio in 1900, where
she became member of the M. E..
church. In 1902 she was married to
Geo. Losee and to them were born five
children, viz: Lester H., Lillian w.,
Wallace A., Mary F.. and Ernest B..
Besides these and her husband, Mrs.
Losee is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Austin Boyer, and two brothers, Glenn
and Rex, all of Clio. Deceased was a
! lady of sunny and generous disposition,
whose untimely death will be sincerely
mourned by all who knew her, The re-
mains were brought to the home OF the
mother of deceased in Clio and funeral
services were held from the M. E.
church, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E. G.
C. Benson officiating. Interment in
Thetford cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Our Compliments

Miss Blanche Ingalls,, of Chesaning,
has the distinction of being the first,
aod probably the only woman, ever ap-
pointed to the office of village marshal
in Michigan. 1t is said the council of
that enterprising little city made the
appointment in spirit of sarcasm, but
however that may be Miss ingalls,
promptly qualified, and those who know
her are betting that she will make as
efficient and capable an officer as the
village has had in a long time. OF
course Miss ingalls, didn't want the job,
and will probably not attempt to retain
it for any considerable length of time,
but she wouldn't be bluffed, and mas
much as she is an experienced business
woman, thoroughly trained in fighting
life's battles for herself, it will be a
matter Of pride with her not to come
out at the little end of the horn. The
councilmen, too, are acting gallantly and
promise to assist their appointee in
every laudable undertaking, SO that
while Miss Ingalls, is becoming famous,
Chesamng stands an excellent show of
getting some real benefit out of the sit
uatton. We congratulate all parties to
the transaction; their judgment seems
good.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

Fiske O'Hara, with his superb tenor
voice and engaging personality will be
the central figure of the splendid COM
pany that is booked to present Angus
tus Pitou's latest play, 'In Old Dublin"
at the Academy on Saturday, Feb. 21st.
The big tenor with his handsome face
and stalwart figure, makes an ideal
hero in the comedy romance which the
veteran author has written for him and
it is said that never before has he been
so happily fitted with play. The char
acter of Neil Powers, the young boat
designer, fits him like glove and his
excellent training, gained in stock dra-
matte productions, served him in good
stead when the dainty love scenes with
the charming Rose Stratton are por-
trayed. 'Tn Old Dublin" is tensely
interesting play throughout.
"Stop Thief" the comedy-drama by
Carlyle Moore, comes to the Academy
Sunday. Feb. %.
The BiJou Is the only theatre In Sagl-
nav that shows the Mutual program
exclusively, with change of program
each day. Every Friday the Famous
Players are shown.
The program at the Jeffers for the
week starting matinee Sunday, Feb.
22nd, promises to be one Of unusual ex-
cellence. The first half will be vaude-
vile, with Lucille Mulhall and her girl
Rangers, company of eight people in
correct representation of Frontier
Days" introducing dozen Bronchos, a
real live bull, and ton of special
scenery.
For the last half of the week starting
Feb. rs, the new Joyous Extravaganza
"The Funny Moon" and a company of
pretty girls along with James P. Lee,
the comedian will hold forth in three
days Of laughter.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
WILLIAM MILLER.

William Miller, aged 62 years, died
at his home in Clio, Saturday, Feb. ID,
1914, of cancer Of the stomach, follow
ing an illness of about two years dura-
tion. Mr.. Miller was born in Germany,
coming to this coGntry with his parents
when about five years of age, and two
years later removing with them to Ar
bella township, where he continued to
reside until two years ago when failing
health, compelled him to move to Clio.
Deceased was an Industrious and use
full citizen, an obliging neighbor, kind
and loving husband and father whose
memory will always live in the hearts
of those who knew him. When young
man he was married to Miss Betsey
Carter, who, together with one son,
Fred, daughter, Mrs. Chas. York,
and two grandchildren, survive him.
Funeral services were held at the M. P.
church Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
Rev, C. w. Greene officiating, and the
remains were taken to the Gunnel ceme-
tery for interment.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

MIR. and Mrs. L. L. Skinner, of Clio,
announce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Bessie Isabel, to Mr.. Ben H. Nc
Comb, of Millington, the ceremony TAX
ing place at the residence of the brides
parents, on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1914, at
800 o'clock. The parlors of the family
homo were prettily decorated for the
occasion with carnations and Miss Ber-
tina Gillett played the wedding march
The bride and groom were unattended
and the ceremony, which was witnessed
only by the immediate friends of the
principals. was performed by Rev. c.
E. Hill of the Warren Ave. M. E.
church. of Saginaw. Following this a
dainty wedding luncheon was served
and shortly afterward the happy cou-
pie left for Caro-, their future place of
residence, where they will be at home
to their friends at 232 w. Burnside
Ave-, after March 1st. The bride is a
charming and accomplished young lady
who has taught in the schools of Tus-
cola county for the past six years, and
the groom is likewise well known in
structor, being at present the county
commissioner of schools for Tuscola.
Both, of course, have very wide cir
Gle of friends all Of whom wish them
all possible happiness and success while
| life shall last.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
MRS. VIM. wHITEHoUsE.

Mrs. VIM. Whitehouse, aged 72 years,
amuch beloved resident of Clio. died at
the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. A..
A. Haven, Wednesday evening at seven
o'clock, following a paralytic stroke
which she sustained early in the morning
of the same day. Mrs. Whitehouse had
suffered from previous attack of the
kdisease and had been an invalid for about
fsixteen years. Her husband died nine
years ago. She had no children of her
own, but beside her foster children she
is survived by fiye brothers and two sis
ters, all of whom reside at points more
or less distant from Clio. Funeral SER
vices will be held from the late home of
deceased Saturday at 2 p. M, Rev. E. G..
G. Benson officiating. andinterment will
be in Woodlawn cemetery
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Social Happenings

Last Friday evening Mrs. David Dan
iels, Of Thetford, gave very enjoyable
progressive euchre party, four tables
being played. Master Don Littlefeld
won the honors for the gentlemen and
Mrs. Ada Taylor, by Mr.. Taylor's aid,
won the honors for the ladies'. Fred
Randall was made perfectly happy
with the BOBBY prize. The rooms were
charmingly decorated appropriate to
st. Valentines day, and delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
CARD OF THANKS.

To all friends and neighbors who SO
kindly lent assistance and extended
consolation during the illness and at
the death of our beloved husband and
father, we desire hereby to tender our
heartfelt thanks. To the minister
for his comforting words, to Mr..
Wilson for the singing and to the don
also. to make an expression of grateful
thanks.
Mrs. VIM. Miller.
Mrs. Chas. York.
Fred Miller and Family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Big Time For Cleaners

Preparations have been practically
completed for the meeting of the Gen.
esee Federation Of Cleaners which will
be held in Clio on Saturday, March T..
M. c. Doyle, Attorney Robert A. How
ard, of Flint, E. G. Hackney and Grant
Slocum, the father of the order, will
make speeches. The Richfeld Cleaner
Band will be here all day and the meet
ing will be hummer from start to
finish.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J. Benjamin announce
the approaching marriage of their
daughter, Emma Gertrude, to Mr.. Ray
Grawols, of Dawson, which will occur
at the homo of the brides parents on
Wednesday, Feb. %. The bride is a
well known and popular young lady, an
accomplished teacher and musician,
while the groom is an estimable young
man, employed as contractor and
builder. Many friends of each of the
young people will join in the extension
of congratulations and best wishes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

Elias d. Hitler will have an extensive
sale of farm stock and tools on his farm
west of town on Thursday. March s..
A large ad and bills giving details will
appear later,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
TWO LITTLE TOTS
SHUT IN TRUNK
PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE AND
PRAYER is ANSWERED
Saginaw Mother Heeds Subtle Admoni.
ton and Opens Trunk Just
in Time.

To her sense of intuition or whatever
other mystic force it may have been,
Mrs. Michael Hart, of Saginaw, owes
the lives of her little boy and girl, aged
6 and 8 respectively. Mrs. Hert was
busy about her housework, Monday,
and the children were equally busy
about their play. The mother kept tab
on the presence of the little ones
through their noise, and when this
ceased she went to look after them.
Not finding them and seeing that their
hats and coats had not been taken, she
became very much alarmed and began
search that brought increased appre-
hension as it proved fruitless. In an
unused room of the chamber stood a
small trunk that had not been opened
for months, and finally, the mother
says, subtle command came to her as
plainly as though spoken, look in the
trunk"
Mrs. Hart lifted the lid. Then she
screamed. The two little forms, hands
clasped on breasts-two little children
of wax-she saw. The agony of the
mother aroused Leon partially, but the
sister seemed to be beyond help.
Physicians were summoned in haste
and Leon was revived without difficulty
but it was some time before life could
be brought to Mary.
AS nearly as could be estimated. the
children were in the trunk for more
than two hours. Mary had climbed ir
first, Leon following. They thought il
would be fun to pull the lid down. Un.
able to push it up they screamed fol-
their mother. Then they prayed unit
their voices gave out.
The physicians said that had there
been few minutes delay in the dis.
covery, both childreA would have beer
dead.
Following is little Mary's account oi
the accident, and who shall say that the
loving heart of Him who noteth ever
the sparrow's fall, did not respond tC
the faith and innocence Of Mary ant
her little brother:
'1t got so hot in there we could hard
ly breathe. l said. We'll. Leon, let I
pray
"Leon didn't want to pray.
81 said the Lords prayer once ant
then | said, Dear Jesus, tell MANN;
we are in the trunk and tell her to com,
quick
1--WE waited a long time and mamma
didn't come and Leon said we didn'
pray loud enough and Jesus didn't hear
$50 we prayed louder and called fol
mamma some more.
'Leon said, 'Oh, don't believe Jesu,
is listening
81 got awful sleepy.
81 told Leon, Il guess Jesus isn't go
ing to hear our prayers and we will
have to de-
"Then | asked Jesus to take us Il
heaven if we were going to die.
II put Leon on the side nearest the
air and made him fold his hands acros!
his chest like people in caskets. l fold
ed mine, too. Then we waited.
II saw lots of pictures, some of then
moving pictures, and was playing il
them. At first the pictures were very
clear, then they grew smaller and by,
and bye they blurred away"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

j. F. Arnold, whose wife has
been in the asylum at Pontiac for the
. last three years, has received encourag-
ing word concerning her condition. The
doctors wrote Mr.. Arnold about month
ago that her condition was much i'm
proved, and few days since he re-
ceived long and rational letter from
Nher.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

Miss Martha Bund was called to Lake
Odessa last week by the illness Of an
uncle, Mrs. Chas. Yeazer taking her
place at the interurban station during
her absence.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30
HAPPY WOMEN
Plenty Of Them in CIoverport,
and Good Reason for II.

Wouldn't any woman be happy,
After years of backache suffering,
Days of misery, nights of unrest
The distress of urinary troubles,
When she finds freedom.
Many readers will profit by the fol-
lowing.
Mrs. w. N. Bartlett, 620 Triplett ST.,
Owe nsboro, Ky, says: For a long
time | had nearly every symptom of
kid ney disease. My back ached terri
bly, and at night | didn't sleep well.
Du.ing the day was nervous and in
bed all the time. My feet became
swollen and knew that | required a
good remedy to cure me. | had oftsn
heard Doan's Kidney Pills highly
recomme nded, so | got supply and be-
gan taking them as directed. Doan's
Kidney Pills cured me and they ale the
only remedy | will ever use for kidney
trouble. l can highly recommend
them, as they lived up to the claims
made for them"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Bartlett had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30
HENRY BOSWORTH IN RACE FOR
COvERNORSHIP IN OLD KENTUCKY

railroad companies and other cor
porations liable to a franchise tax had
been inadequately assessed for many
years, and consequently were not pay
ing their fair proportion Of the taxes
due the state and the counties and
cities therein. During my campaign
for auditor in 1911, pledged the peo-
lie that, II elected. ! would fully and
fairly investigate this subject and, If
found that the franchises of these
corporations were not fairly assessed
as chairman of the board | would use
Try power to correct any official de-
linquency that had heretofore exist
ed in that respect.
Soon after entering upon my official
duties as auditor | caused a careful
examination to be made of the reports
made by all corporations for assess
ment purposes to ascertain whether
these corporations in the past had
been adequately assessed for the pur-
poses of finding out the truth as to
the actual value of this character of
property in the state.
had this information carefully pre-
pared, in writing. and when the time
came to assess these franchises laid
IL before my colleagues on this board.
The result of the investigation |
made of this subject showed that
most OF the small companies doing
business in the state had previously
been properly assessed; but the large
corporations of the state, those with
sreat power and political influence,
had been grossly under-assessed
teither by design or through incom'
etencv). Ono If the most farrant
examples Of favoritism extended by
r.y pI,dsce ssuis IN Ual,c ESs that of
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30

form their judgment of my charac.er,
honesty and intelligence and fitness
for the office, after a critical exam
ination of my official conduct, and
after making careful inquiries of
those who know me as to my reputa-
ton for honesty and fair dealing to
ell men, and it is for them to say
whether | am entitled to a continue
tion of that support and of the con-
erously accorded me.
While acting as treasurer of the
state during the fearful financial
panic of 1907, | made sp position
of the funds of the Fl my care
during that critica, IN. as to pre-
serve the credit of state, without
>imperiling or dest g the credit of
single institute the state and
without the loss single dollar OF
the states funds
The auditor Ae state, by virtue
OF his office, is chairman of the board
of valuation and assessment of the
state of Kentucky, which board has
entrusted to 1t a duty which is OF
more importance to the people of the
state than any other duty connected
with that office. 1t Is the function
of that board, Of which l have
been chairman for the past three
years, to value and assess for
taxation, the franchises Of all railroad
companies and public service corpora
tons doing business within the state.
This character of property forms
considerable proportion of the total
taxable property In the state and the
pmount Of taxes these companies are
required to pay is dependent upon the
nature Of the assessment made
against them. That is. II the assess
nent Of their property is too low,
these corporations will not be charged
with their full share of the public
burden. II too high. then the owrers
thereof pay more than their fair pro-
portion Of the taxes Of the state.
II was . matter of common report
and general belief among the people
a this state that the franchises Of
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30
State Auditor Who Has Helped
to Bring About faIrer VaIua.
ton Of Franchises Of Big
Corporations Is a Candidate
For Democratic Nomination
RUNNING ON RECORD
As PUBLIC SERVANT
Full Days Work For Full Days
Pay and a Square Deal In
Taxation For Rich and Poor
Alike In His Platform.
To the Democrats of Kentucky:

To the Democrats of Kentucky:
After due reflection | have fully de-
cided to become a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for governor
OF this great state. | do this with a
full sense of the high responsibility
incurred. If nominated, and the obisa-
lions that will rest upon me if elected.
have been a Democrat all my life
end have never voted against a party
nominee. My father before me was
a Democrat, and | am proud to say
that nave five brothers of the same
faith, all of whom have IN equally
loyal with myself to the Democratic
faith, and / now ask that the people
OF this great commonwealth shall
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30

the Cincinnati Gas Transportation
company. The franchise of this com
pany was assessed for the year 1911
at $30,S24 and paid to the state taxes
en- that assessment amounting to
1854. For the year 1912 the franchise
of this company was assessed by the
present board at 81, S66,3S5 and paid
to the state that year the sum of
S9.331 in taxes, and like sum for
each succeeding year
During the four years of my ad-
ministration this one company will
have paid to the state in taxes on its
franchise on the assessment made by
this board the sum of 1924, where
as, had this board permitted the as
sessment of previous years to stand,
II would in four years have paid the
state $6l6. The state will nave re-
ceived from this company on the in.
crease of it's assessment in four yeAts'
the sum of $3.50 enough to pay the
salary of state auditor for ten years.
The total assessed value of tne
franchises of all corporations in the
state for the taxing year of 1911 was
$48,241 ,647, on which the state re-
ceived in taxes the sum of $24l ,2lS,32.
The total assessed value of the
franchises of all corporations in the
state made by the present board, of
which | am chairman, for the year
1913 was $132,42l,415, on which the
taxes due the state amounted to
s612,107. On this assessment in the
increase of the revenues of the state
amounted to s370,SS9 year. In four
years the increase in revenues Of the
state from this source will amount to
81, 100000 In round numbers.
The four largest railroad compa-
res in the state brought suit In the
federal court In Kentucky enjoining
the collection of the increased taxes
levied ON their franchises. The prin-
cipal grounds relied upon by these
companies to maintain their suit was,
in substance. that the farm lands and
other real estate In Kentucky was not
assessed at more than one-half Of Its
zeal value ut was not seriously con-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1914-12-30
Successful Business Woman
In New York City

Friends of Miss Ora Alexander will
be interested to know that she is at
tanning commercial success in New
York City. She is general purchasing
agent and dealer in typewriting sup
plies. Recently she filed an order
amounting to SIG for a large sta
TONER and manufacture. Miss Alex
andsr is niece Of Mr.. Frank Payne,
Of this city.