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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

its of $25 each in two Of our banks
there One Linden J. Lane opened the
account ~ years ago"
Linda laughed softly.
my father used always TO fear bank
many banks" She turned sparkling
eyes upon Goodwin. I'VE thought we
had collected all his savings" she
said.
These two nests were undiscov-
cred" the man laughed, and the hens
have been laying golden eggs You
have at this very minute 5000"
Three hundred dollars, Oh" she
impulsively held out her two toilworn
little hands. 1T is fortune The
children! They can have their Santa
Claus!"
Goodwin found himself feeling nap
pier than he remembered having felt
before. Was il the knowledge that he
had been the Good Fairy in this small
family, or was it.something more sub
tie. more wonderful that had crept
into his mind?
He laughed a trifle nervousiy
II am going to ask for immediate
payment for the JOY have found for
you" he said and when Lipda's ques-
tioning eyes met his he said irnpetu-
ously: Let me come tomorrow-and
help make Christmas glad for the
children. May Gomez
Linda glanced at him with a new
shyness. Yes" she said. simply IF
you like will go with you TO help get
that Christmas tree"
Next morning Linda and the chill
dren were up early.
The cracking OF the fire as It reared
up the stovepipe created a spirit of
cheerfulness that greeted Martin
Goodwin when he presented himself
at an early hour.
"Oh!" shouted Bobby, heres our
own Santa Claus!" His eyes were
glued to the armful Of packages Good
win deposited on the table.
Bobby" cried Linda.
Haven't you ever been Santa Claus
before?" .queried Peggy.
Never! This is my very first ex-
perience. ] hope will acquit myself
with proper dignity"
And Linda's eyes, over the heads of
the children. looked down deep into
Goodwin's big soul, and unconsciously
she let the man read what her heart
was saying.
Next Christmas" he was saying In
his mind, Linda will have permanent
roses in her cheeks. and her eyes will
be mine, and that will be all the hap
piness one Santa Claus could have"
Lindenette smiled.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

out, and was soon whirling toward
Jacks home.
Suddenly the auto stopped, and he
got out, telling the chauffeur to re-
turn in an hour, not longer.
IF ! am finished before, I can spend
the time somehow" he thought.
Up the steps of the great apartment
beled AZ. Then he knocked, and get
ting no answer, entered very quietly,
finding the door not locked.
He looked round the tiny hail. and
then stepped into the first room.
Are you Santa CLAUSE
The timid little query stopped him
in his wanderings. and he looked
down to his feet TO see a sunny
haired. blue-eyed little mite gravely
regarding him.
But no, you can't be Santa Claus,
for he's ever so old. and has got a
white beard and a long coat, and a
big bag full of toys. and comes down
the chimney. and doesn't come till
after I've gone to bed, and-and-"
She paused in her list OF details for
want of breath. and, the first time for
many years. Churton laughed heartily.
you queer little mite" he said, I'm
not Sanity. Who are you"
I'm Gladys Churton, and I'm not
queer. I'm very well, thank you"
so you are Gladys" he said.
Where are your father and mother -
They've gone out to buy some
things for me- and they told me to be
ever SO good They will be back soon. y
Churton looked around him. II was
so pleasant. so happy, evidently, and
the home he had left seemed to lack
q great deal. He sighed.
What's the matter. strange man.
Nothing, dear"
But there must be something.
always 60 like that when ] want q
doll. and mamma won't buy IL for me.
Is your little girl naughty?"
II haven't got little girl"
Poor strange mani" with a cloud
ing of her sunny face. Then, sudden
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18
Home Talent Play at Mt. Morris

A home talent play, "The Country
Kid" will be given by the pupils of
Mt Morris High School in the new st.
Mary's Parish Hall, in that village,
this, Friday. evening. The school will
be assisted by other local talent, there
will be added attractions between acts
and the Mt. Morris orchestra will fur
nish music. The entertainment will
provide a whole lot of wholesome finn
and the proceeds will be devoted to a
most worthy object, to-wit: fund to
defray the expense of constructing the
hall. Admission will be 25c and l5c.
st Mary's Parish Hall is a fine and
commodious building, built of vitrified
brick, nicely fitted up inside to accomo-
date all kinds of entertainments and is
not only a credit to Rev. FIR. Luby and
his parishioners, but a great convent
ence to the citizens of Mt. Morris and
vicinity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

Michael Hitler, for more than fifty
years an honored citizen of this vicinity,
died at the home of his son Elias, 2H
miles west of Clio, Thursday, Dec. 10.
1914. of infirmities incident to advanced
age.
Mr.. Hitler was born in Odessa, Can
ada, June IL. 1881, where the period of
his young manhood was spent. In 1852
he was married to Miss Sarah Martin
and in 1864 came to this county which
has since been his home. His wife pre-
coded him to the farther shore in 1904.
He is survived by four children, Elias
D., at whose home he died; VIM. M.
Hitler, of Flint, Mrs. Vincent Hack
ney, Of Mt. Morris and Mrs. Geo. Mum
sell, of Vienna. Mr.. Hitler is also sur
vived by four brothers, Truman. of Ak
ron, O. Solomon, and Benjamin, of
Canada; Robert, of Montrose, and
George, of Flint. There are also fifteen
grandchildren and ten great grandchil-
dren. Funeral services were held from
the late home of deceased, Sunday af-
ternoon, Rev. E. C. c. Benson, officiat-
ing. lnterment was in Woodlawn GEM
etery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

Mr.. j. F. Weber, of Detroit, after
many years of study and travel, has ar
rived at the following conclusions con-
corning the Chinese people:
The Chinese are a peace.loving race,
and they follow the road that leads to
peace. Probably no other people in the
world are as Industrious as the Chinese.
Every writer speaks of it.
The Chinese do not drink intoxicating
| liquors.
There are 20 saloons in China.
There are no dance halls in China.
There are no cafes where men and
women eat and drink.
Men and women never dance to-
gether.
There are no actresses in China.
No girl or woman ever plays in theat-
ers.
Wherever seen, women are always
dressed modestly.
Their fashions in dress do not change.
The Chinese are great lovers of home.
The Chinese venerate their parents
and ancestors.
They all believe in getting married
and having large families.
They are obedient to their parents
and all others in authority.
They are quiet, polite and consider
ate people; the family is united by the
bonds of love and duty. Their wives
are subjects of affection and respect.
Thus, in the homes of all, the rich as
well as those who dwell in the lowly
cottage, there is simplicity of thought,
life of peaceful repose, of family love
and of religious feeling.
They are eminently religious race,
believing in and worshiping the same
God. Their book of history, dating
back to about the time of Noah, as
well as their poetry, will be found re-
plete with reference to God in calling
on Him for guidance and help in indi-
vidual and family affairs, or when the
nation is suffering from famine, floods
UT Juliet kTedt uiSdStcToy iuipiOhbit hihi
to come to their aid. The same way as
our nation prayed that peace may come
to the warning nations of Europe.
No nation or race of people are more
honorable or honest than the Chinese.
All reports say that they pay their
debts to the last penny. The Standard
Oil people report doing a business Of
500, 600. 900 with the Chinese, selling
them oil and lamps, and their entire
loss was only $425.
Education is regarded with high favor
by all Chinese. The scholar is placed
first, the tradesman next; the soldier
comes last.
There are 400. 900, 600 to 450, 900. 900 of
Chinese. Every fourth person on this
globe Il . member OF this good race Of
] people.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends and neigh
bors for their kindness at the death and
burial of our father, and to Rev. E. c..
c. Benson and the singers who so kind
ly lent their services.
Elias d. Hitler,
William Hitler,
Martha Munsell,
Harriet Hackney.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

ly, look out, here come mamma and
dad! Let's hide"
"All right, dear, tell me where"
Hastily she drew him behind a cur.
tain, and followed
Where's my girlie?" in a clear,
happy voice.
The mite ran out and struggled in
her mothers arms.
you don't know who else is hero"
she said Importantly. There's a
strange man, and-poor dear!-he
hasn't got a little girl, and he isn't
happy"
She ran back to the curtain and
dragged out a somewhat dusty, shame
faced individual. !.
II came to see you--felt BIT lone.
ly- Hang 1t all! Jack, want q
taste Of home life, and escape from
the eternal accounts. No." as the
clear, blue eyes of the baby were fixed
on him, that's a lie. came here
to show on my wealth, and to make
you envious; but your little ray OF
sunshine here took the conceit out OF
me. Hang It, man, take me in. for
PHYS sake, and let me be human this
Christmas-tide. The money can go. ]
must stay here"
When Churton's man came back, he
was told that the master would not
be home for some days.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18


aside and arose to answer an unex-
pected summons from the knocker
She looked her surprise at the great
man who stood on her tiny porch.
81 have come in search OF one Lin
den Lane" the stranger said with
smile to which the girl responded.
"The name Is unusual, admitted
Lindenette. land my own is even more
impossible--being Lindenette Lane.
Nav ask you In from the cold?" She
opened the door and Marvin Goodwin
entered the pitifully barren room into
which she led him. His eyes followed
the girl rather than the contents OF
the room.
Two small pale faces peered at him
from the kitchen door, and Goodwin
smiled at them.
do | look like Santa CLAUSE" he
asked them by way OF breaking the
ice.
mo. you don't" returned the boy.
bluntly. Besides, Linda says IL may
be too cold for Santa Claus TO come
out this year" There was wall from
the little sister. and the boy strove
vainly to conceal his disappointment
at this announcement.
Linda gave them each a hug and
told them to run along When they
had gone she turned to Goodwin with
inquiry in her eyes.
MY errand is a pleasant one." he
said quickly, for his own voice was
none TOO controlled. 1T will add to
your happiness, know" He drew
a memorandum from his pocket, and
after consulting it, asked: Your ia
Their. Linden Lane? Did he live In
saltwater Mimi, 20 years ago."
Yes" replied Linda. with flush OF
excitement lending roses TO her
cheeks. II was born there"
Then, to come directly to. the point"
Goodwin told her, I'VE find two depos-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18
Ualph' q Unnhrraintt

CRkTnx 49, Co. -
NE II WAS Christmas eve, and
~ Caleb Churton. the money
LII lender. sat in his great din
Ing room. surrounded by all that
makes for luxurious living.
80 Jack preferred his artists work
to this" he unused, chuckling con-
temptuously while he half spoke the
words.
Ten years before, his elder brother
had told their father that he was not
cut out for Shylock. that he pre-
ferred to get a living by pleasanter
means than his fellow beings flesh
and blood, and had gone out into the
world cursed by the father and
laughed at by his brother.
1t was three years later--and IL
months after he had announced his
marriage to a fellow artists daughter
that old Churton died, leaving all
the business to Caleb, and not men,
tioning Jack Churton by so much as
a single word in his will.
To do him justice, Caleb had re-
could, but. he had found out that his
brother was able to keep his head
above water, and, after Offering him
share-only to be Indignantly re-
fused--Caleb applied himself to the
task of doubling his fathers wealth.
All these things went through his
brain as he sat by his fire. or sud
den a thought struck him.
Il will go and parade my wealth
before them-will make the wife bit
terly envious and Jack sorry that he
ever refused mel"
With this amiable intention he rose.
ordered his automobile to be brought
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

When Churton's man came back, he
was told that the master would not
be home for some days.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-12-18

+ WAS Christmas eve, and
Caleb Churton. the money
lender. sat In his great din.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-23
Why Not Publish 1t?

"nen you want a fact to be-
%ae generally known, the right
,.', y" IS to publish it. Mrs. Jo-
ta.5 ,pI ,AaIIans, Peru, Ind, was
,,ou ropOled with belching, sour
Ss SS%nach and frequent headaches.
+ ' . writes, y, Il feel it my duty
I,;,, ,vI. others what Chamber
l5aa,,S tablets have done for me.
AM w nave helped my digestion
D,., regulated my bowels. Since
VAN . ;, them ! have been entirely
.~s1 For sale by all dealers.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-23
2ew$Iaaa Views
cr0rn Che
CAPITALS 4RTZoNA
Qssued by Arizona News Bureau)

Cssueu
~ annual Arizona State Federation of Labor
s held week. legislation
o instructions less than present
the legislature following
purposes
a committee select a hospital proceed
m building the create state examining
te detective peace
Hs eighthour law punish those
4ong advertising otherwise induce labore
prohibit employers requiring employees to sever connection with
v or organization; incorporated
my and towns; bi mining provide
t1ant shall underground
addition to these the unions will attempt to have the Kinney
m added mining
ent persons speak English
language
Resolutions opposing the statewide prohibition amendment and the n
d bill ella
President Davis of Phoenix
both enminated president are E. War
% s. Conrad Campbell opposed by H. E. Fox
ce and Wilkinson Phoenix
den from committeeman The cleo
WV will be forty by
arepdum vote o. affiliated with
The will be held at Flagstaff beginning October
m for the Springs
1913 the first state state legislature passed @ 1 Dill @ introduced by Repre-
Detailed calculations investigations by
mission of Arizona is 11Ss5S
he miles, 72sseooo Water lac
square miles
@ 3 @ @ Ri $500 god s y he
and cash award of $50 In addition spec
1s @ deal Of university
Allen of Welch,
ae Phoenix o n o exhibit
The 1915
he al At Cochso
will deber
Mexico
grazing other
u
Arizona
list with valuation of $692731
Express $4,000
Shippers Regerang company Chicago
$8 Several other have valuations under $40
of the interesting parcel
merchandise various kinds,
showing how cheap Uncle Sans service s
appointed
convention Mining
December addition delegates appointe
Consolidated John q.
Calumet and Arizona Copper Warren;
L.
Walter Douglas Bbee; Gottsberge
Mining Normal Carmichael
Arizona Copper CCn Horton Clifton;
general manager Old Dominion Mining company, Globe
land route finishing the opening of the fair TIE total
races from Los Angeles and Ell
San
Owners lying Tempe in l.
e formed the first district
" under adopted legislature
construction
""n riaton districts can be formed in the
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-23
Just received anew supply
of the latest wedding cabinets.
1t Always Does the Work

Il like Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy better than any other, F."
writes R. E. Roberts, Homer
City, Pa. Il have taken it off
and on for years and it has
never failed to give the desired
results. For sale by all deal
ers. ADV.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-23
Get your wedding announce
ments printed at the HERALD.
Notice For Publication
Department Of the Interior,
u. S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona.
Oct g. 1914

Notice is hereby given that Wesley w. Colvin,
of Pinetop. Arizona, who, OF August 18th. 1905
made homestead entry No. 05l4, for the SWA
SEA. section 32 township north, range % E.,
G. & S. R. Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make five year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before R. c. Smith. United
States Commissioner. at Holbrook, Arizona on
the 18th day of November, 1914
Claimant names as witnesses: John W. GOWN
Harry T. own. cf &c beck. AT.&e1i.-: JVsep'
A. Holiday, George Stephens of Pinetop Arizof;-
THOMAS F. WEEDIN. Register
First publication Oct. 8. 1914.
The Snowflake herald., 1914-10-23
A PROCLAMATION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT |
State of Arizona I

| WuSIcdS, 10 pIOVIuSu ny
Chapter 1, Title IL, of the Civil
Code, Revised Statutes of Ari-
zona, 1918, that a General Elec-
ton shall be held for the election
of a Representative in Congress,
members of the Legislature, and
State, County and Precinct Off,
GERS, on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November,
1914, and every two years there
after;
Wheeras, Chapter l, Title IL,
Of the Civil Code, Revised Stat
ties of Arizona, 1913, further
requires, that there shall be at
ZACH General Election Immediate
ly preceding the expiration of
the term of office of any United
States Senator from Arizona, the
election of a United States Sen
ator;
Whereas. it is further provid-
ed by Chapter l, Title II, of the
Civil Code, of the Revised Stat
ties of Arizona, 1913, that at
east thirty days before a Gener-
II Election the Governor shall
ssue a proclamation containing
a statement of the time of cleo
ion, Offices to be filled, and an
)ffer of rewards in the form pre-
Scribed to prevent the abuses of
he elective franchise, copies of
which proclamation shall b e
transmitted to the Clerks of the
Boards of Supervisors of the diff
ferent Counties of the State:
Now Therefore, l, Geo. w. P.
Hunt, Governor of the State of
arizona, in pursuance of my duty
as prescribed by law, do hereby
proclaim a General Election to be
held on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November,
1914, for the election of officials
rs follows:
For the State: One United
States Senator; l Representative
n Congress; three Judges of the
supreme Court; a Governor;
Secretary of State; a State Aud
tor; a State Treasurer; an Attor-
ney General; a Superintendent of
Public Instruction; three Corpor-
alton Commissioners; a State
Mine Inspector; two State Tax
Commissioners; nineteen State
Senators; thirty-fve State Rep
resentatives.
For each County in the State:
three supervisors; one Judge of
the Superior Court; one Clerk of
the Superior Court; one County
Attorney; one Sheriff; one Treas
urer; and as many Justices of
the Peace and Constables as are
authorized by law in the pre-
cincts of the several Counties.
And | do hereby offer a reward
of fifty dollars for the arrest and
conviction of any and every per-
son violating any of the provis-
ions of Title 4, Part 1 of the Pen
al Code, such rewards to be paid
until the total amount thereafter
expended for the purpose reaches
one thousand dollars.
In Witness Whereof, | have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the great seal of Ari-
zona to be affixed.
(SeaD
Done at Phoenix, the Capital,
this 29th day of September, A.
D. 1914.
Geo. w. P. Hunt,
Governor of Arizona.
Attest:
Sidney P. Osborn,
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

The yiaduct will soon be an accom-. |. plish-d fact. The Topeka Bridge Com. uany, who are building this bridge for the Rock Island road, is rushing the work as speedily a. possible, and when the preliminary work is com pleted It will be matter of but q few days until it will be thrown open for traffic.
 The Woodmen of the World of Colt had rousing meeting Friday night eight or ten new members being re- ceiVed Caldwell lodge assisted in the limitations. After the ceremonies were concluded, the WoOdmen and their families enjoyed banquet such as only the good people of Colt know how to get up.
 Architect Jennings of Fort Smith. Is directing large crew of of men in constructing a dOrmitory to accomO- date seventy-hfe girls at Arkansas Cumberland College, Clarksyille, Ark anSaS, also a dining hall to accOmO- date twice that number These build lngs ar to be completed before the college opening on September =
 Mrs Henry Murtah of New York. arrived in the city Monday and is guest in the home of Dr r. r, Bog. gan She is a daughter of Mrs Kate Davis, of Sikeston, Mo-, who iS also a guest in the Boggan home. Mrs. Murtah is said to be a musician of rare accomplishments, and her visit will be treat to the music lovers of Forrest City.
 Deputy SheritI J. A Dempsey of Democrat, came up yesterday morn. ing with six nrgro prisoners charged with assault and battery as tie re- suit of freefor-all fight in which the colored denizens of that cummuu- ity had engaged. The darke,s sub. mitted their cases before Squire R $. Stevens, paid their fines and were released The deputy returned home on the l0:l5 train, very much pleased with the prompt disposal of the cases.
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

MT and MT, w B Delauo and ittte daughter, LuEene. came up Sundny morning to visit with f,r. Delano's parents. MT aad Mr,. Chas. Delauo Mr be.ano retarHel to Mariana sunday night, b.t Mrs. Delano and the baby prolonged tAeit visit for several days
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14
Constipation Causes Sickness.

Don't permit yourself to become constipated, sS your system immedi ately begins to absorb poison from the backed up waste matter. St Dr. Kings New Life Pills and keep well. There is no better safeguard against illness. Just take one dose tonight. 25c al your druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14
Summer COnghs Are Dangerous

Summer colds are dangerous They indicate low vitality and often lead to serious throat and lung troubles. in. cluding Consumption. Dr Kings New Discovery will relieve the cough or cold promptly and prevent compli- cations. IL k soothing and antisep- tic and makes you feel better at once To delay is dangerous get bottle of pr. Kings New Discovery at once Money back if not satisfied. 50c and 00 bottles at your druggist
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14
Headache Gone.

Run a little Hunts Lightning oil on and the pain is gone almost in- stantl}. For neuralgia and rhcuma- tism it seldom fats To give instant relief. Don't suffer pain when this splendid remedy can be purchased at YOur drug store
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

W3rkmen are still busy on the foun- 'asl5ns fer the Suggs baiIdingS a i, ger and Jackson streets These bra,1 structures, when completed. wi rove big improvement Gpon ,he himSy frame obacks which have >ro5a at that corner for a number Of vo8rs This row will soon be solid brick from the a.le. tue C.ty Hal tOJack>On street.
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14
AaS . sA--

Prof. J l. Ne~some, principal of the Colt school, accompanied by his son, Joe, Jr., spent Saturday ln the city. Prof. NewSome was figuring with the trustees of the coiared Bap. tist church in the matter of supply ing seats for their new and handsome house of worship.
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

Mr. A. c. Hall, of Wheatley, is a lucky man. He found tine pearl in a can Of sardines which he had opened for lunch The price of sardines has not vet been affected by MT Halls discovery, but there is no telling what effect il will have upon tue canned fish market
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14
Stop That Rheumatism.

Get bottle of Hunts Lightning Oil. This is the remedy that every one is talking about because it stops the pain so quickly For neura 4la and headaches there i- nothing better. Ask your druggist
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

Miss Alice Oliver. of Jonesvile. La, who lad been visiting the sey- eral members of the Eldridge famil, her relatives, for three weeks left Tuesday night to spend while with her father, MT F.. T. Oliver, at Mt Pleasant, Tenn, formerly one of the most prominent residents of St Fran ciS county.
The Forrest City times., 1914-08-14

Ms Leila WaH> f Memphis. who been visiting the i1miiy of her cousin. NIT F.. L. Horton, al New Castle for several days. took the train here Tuesday evening on her return home She was accompanied on her visit by Miss Mamie Rice and Mrs Ger trade Henderson and two daughters, of Memphis, who had also been guests in the Horton home.