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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-27
$4,000 For leO Words

YAO,VVV VI 1VU VOIUS
$4,000 for an idea, which you must
tell in 100 words or less.
There will be no second prize
Only one first prize of $4,000 for
the man, woman or child who gives
the best idea to finish "The Million
Dollar Mystery"
$4,000 for an idea
$4,000 for 100 words.
READ THE CONDITIONS.
The Harrisburg Telegraph begins to-day the
publication of .The Million Dollar Mystery
pe of for with the b r~en of b hGh aorS
will run for twenty-five consecutive weeks in the
IN h two AS ss 5
With with 1t may be seen in the various moving picture
houser Film corporation it will possible for
ss Telegraph S readers both to read the story and
week to week The first film will be released in
be released until Monday, November 20. The last
chapter of the story will appear in the Telegraph
. on Saturday November 81
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE CONTEST
The prize of $4,000 will be by the man.
or Of fhd ha writes fro the b most I @
reels of motion picture drama will be made and
the last two chapters of the story written by Har-
Solutions may be sent to the Thanhouser Film
corporation either at Chicago New York, any
time up to midnight, December IA. They must
De received not later than that date. This allows
n days after the first appearance of the last
film releases and 21 days after the chapter is
published in the Harrisburg Telegraph in which
to submit solutions.
A board of three judges will determine
of the many solutions received is the most ac-
ceptable.
The judges to be Harold MacGrath Lloyd
Lonergan, author of the scenario, and Miss Mae
Tinee of the Chicago Tribune.
The Judgment of this board will be
and final. Nothing of literary be
considered in the decision, given
ence in the selection of the winner the $4,000
prize The last two reels which will give the most
acceptable solution to the mystery will be pre-
sented IN the theaters having this feature soon
as 1t is practical to produce same. The story
responding to these motion pictures will appear
in the newspapers co-ncdentaIly, IS soon aft
the appearance of the pictures practical. With
the winner, his or her home, other interesting
features 1t is understood that the newspapers so
far as practical, in printing the last two chapters
of the story by Harold MacCirath will show
picture the successful contestant.
Solutions to the mystery be than
100 words long. Here questions to be
kept in mind in connection with the mystery as
aid to solution:
No What becomes of the millionaire?
No 2-What becomes of the 81, 600, 900?
No 3-Whcm does Florence
No 4-What becomes of the Russian
Nobody connected either directly indirectly
with ''The Million Dollar Mystery" will be consd-
cred as contestant
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-27
Standing of the Crews
HARRISBURG SIDE

Philadelphia Division 122 crew to
&C, first after p. M: 1o4, 102, 101,
120:. III. lis. los, 109, 1913, Ill, 1.9.
Firemen for 101, ia.
Conductor for 123.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Wedding Anniversary

Numerous friends of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
F. Arnold gathered at their home on
West Vienna street, Tuesday after
noon ana evening, to assist in the cele-
bration of their fifth wedding anniver-
sary. Besides the Clio friends, there
were several guests present from
Owosso and other outside points. The
rooms of the residence were handsomely
decorated for the occasion with ferns
and flowers and delicious three course
luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold were the recipients of several
handsome gifts, some of which came
from friends in Mrs. Arnold's old home
in Owosso, the Clio friends giving fine
hall tree, presentation of which was
made by Rev. E. c. G. Benson. A very
pleasant time is reported and when the
guests took their departure they min
gled with their farewells sincere wishes
for many happy returns of the occasion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Sky Rocket Genius-A Bit O. Verse

The rocket goes up with sizz and a
glare and makes a great fuss as it
punctures the air; it is brilliant and
noisy and proud of its gait. it dazzles
and charms like the splendors of fate.
Behold how | break from my shac-
kles," it cries, chow | spurn earth's
dominion and mount to the skies, like
the lightning's grim glare or the met
eor's flight, startle the world with
my luminous light" But alas for the
rocket; its triumph is brief; for it loses
its speed and it soon comes to grief; it
falls to the ground with a sickening
thud. and instead of the stars, it gets
mixed with the mud. And oft there
are men in this weary old world, who
go like the rocket-whose splendors are
hurled like a meteor's fight, mounting
proudly on high. till they stag ger the
senses and dazzle the sky. They spurn
common mortals and rise with a shout,
but their triumph is brief and their
light is soon out. It's the plain, steady
toiler that reaches the height and
blesses the world with the glow of his
light.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
WILL CROSS CONTINENT
ON A MOTORCYCLE
FISKE BROWN STARTS FROM LE-
GRAND, ORE, FOR CLIO.
Trip Began June 2 and Tourist Viii
Travel Leisurely Noting All the Grand
and Curious Sights.

The following clipping from a Le-
Grand, Ore, newspaper, refers to C. f.
Brown, a well known Clio boy, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Brown, of Thetford,
who has been in the west about sixteen
months. That the long trip he is TAX
ing will be filled with the most inter-
esting experiences is foregone con-
clusion:
with Clio, Mich. his destination,
c. F. (Fiske) Brown, hoped on his
motorcycle today and chug chugged
off toward Idaho, intending to follow
the o. S. L. to Salt Lake and then hit
the overland trail. Mr.. Brown, who
has been Office man at the Valley cream
cry for some little time, expects to
make his future home in Michigan,
having originally lived there.
Il am not trying to set any records
for speed, but l intend to have a good
time, enjoying myself as l go, and
reach my destination when it is con-
venient, said Mr.. Brown before set
ting off on the long trip"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
NEAR SHOOTING
AFFRAY At PINE RUN
ELMER HALL WENT CUNNING FOR
SUPPOSED RIVAL
Was Under Influence of Liquor aud Gun
Was Easily Taken Away.
Gets Thirty Days.

Considerable excitement was kicked
up at Pine Run, Sunday afternoon,
when Elmer Hall. formerly of Clio, and
we'll known here, threatened to shoot
up a man whom he imagined to be a
rival for his wife's affections. He
threatened to do this job in particular
and while he was on the firing line, in
cidentally threatened to perforate any
skirmishers that might appear. AS he
backed up his threats with piece of
ordnance of considerable size the bat
tie of Pine Run, like the battle of Bull
Run, promised to be very one-sided
affair. But when it came to the real
attack, Elmer was as harmless as a
wooden cannon. The man he was look
ing for took his gun away from him and
pushed him out into the highway, where
he was later found peacefully snoozing
in the ditch by Deputy Sheriff Powers.
who had been summoned to the field of
bottle. At this time he had his gun
and several rounds of ammunition with
him, but didn't know it, as the COM
missary department was claiming his
entire attention. Deputy Powers took
his prisoner to Flint where later he was
arraigned on charge of disorderly
conduct, and the judge, naturally as
suming that the pen is mightier than
the sword, gave Elmer thirty days in
the pen.
Hall. it appears, has for some time
been separated from his wife, and
claims he went to Pine Run to see her
by appointment. On arrival. he says
he found note that aroused his jeal-
ousy and went out to get" his
supposed rival with the result as above
stated
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

Genesee county is "dry" and good
story is told about one of the country
editors over there. The w. c. T. u.
had social gathering which was quite
an event and the local publisher in order
to make himself solid with the fair
ones, wrote up strong article calling
particular attention to the fact that all
present wore red roses. But the COM
positor got an "n" where an 'r"
should be in "roses." And now the
poor editor has troubles which make
his weekly task of raising enough money
to pay the G. o. d. on his "patent in
sides F" at the freight depot, look like
pleasant dream. Holly Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

netted over 81, 10000 for the {, Al
Mt. Morris is very properly a.
"speeders. A Flint man LAST N
paid $500 for driving faster than Il n
miles an hour. XXI
Mrs. Lucy Wheeler, a greatly iyl
spected resident of Flushing, died sue
denly, last week Thursday evening,
while seated at the supper table.
While drilling well and at depth of
160 feet Twining man struck flow of
gas and at 300 feet flow of nearly
pure petroleum. Much excitement has
resulted from the find and land valves
have taken jump.
Josephine Belkofer, living near Lay
ton Corners, committed suicide Sunday
morning, by shooting herself with re-
volver. She is said to have been des-
pondent over love affair and was pre-
pairing to go to church when the tragedy
took place.
Fred Slocum, former well known edi-
tor of Caro-, who removed to California
about year ago. has been brought
back to Michigan suffering from a
nervous breakdown consequent upon
strenuous work in connection with es-
tablishing an advertising agency. He
is being treated at sanitarium.
The faculty? of Marlette schools
sent fifteen boy students home because
they appeared at school on sweltering
hot day without collars. Next day the
boys wore collars, but they were of all
styles from the Elizabethan ruff and
lece effects to the "choker" worn in
the early fifties. Bully for the boys.
Saturday, while the family of Mike
Green, living about four miles south of
the village were preparing to spend the
day in Birch Run, fire was discovered
and had gained such Roadway that
it was impossible to check it and the
home, together with almost the entire
contents was destroyed. How the fire
started it was impossible to say al
though there were several theories ad-
vanced. Mr.. Green had number of
valuable papers, notes, mortgages. ETC.,
in the house at the time and these, to-
gether with about 500 in currency
were destroyed. Nothing of value ex-
cept the piano and few pieces of fur
.niture were saved. Birch Run Leader.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
VIM. Giberson Here

One of the most entertaining and in
teresting callers at The Messenger in
long time was VIM. Giberson, former
we'll known Clio business man, who
dropped in for short call Monday. Mr..
Giberson expressed himself as delighted
with the various improvements that
are under way here and said that if the
same progressive spirit is kept up, he
did not know of a village of similar
size in the state with more promising
future than Clio. Mr. Giberson called
attention to the fact that he was presi-
dent of the village when the first small
electric light plant was erected and
pushed the switch that turned on the
lights for the first time. And it will
have to be admitted that Mr.. Giberson
is personal exponent of the industry
and enterprise he commends, as at sew
enty years of age he holds down job
as travelling salesman, meets the COM
petition of the younger men of his pro-
fession, and gets a salary of several
thousand dollars year.
Commenting on the desirability of
hotel in Clio, Mr.. Giberson said that he
would be one of party of men to buy
the site and erect new hostelry. 1t
would certainly be a fine thing for Clio
if his proposition could enlist enough
support to become reality.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Another Candidate Here

A. Clair Proper, of Swartz Creek,
was in the village proffering the glad
hand, Monday. 1t was really glad
hand, too. for although Mr.. Proper
aspires to the nomination for county
treasurer on the Republican ticket, his
pleasant face and genial ways incline US
to believe that there is no considerable
amount of guile in his shake. We know
we are safe in saying that Mr.. Proper
is first-class citizen, having the res
pect and confidence of all who know
him, and if he should be the choice of
the people of this county for treasurer
he would undoubtedly serve them well.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Jury Conyicts McMillen

Guilty of manslaughter was the ver-
dict jury rendered Friday evening, at
Alpena, in the case of Ephraim Nc
Millen, the sign painter and vaudeville
artist, in connection with the death of
his foster daughter, Pearl Kellogg Nc
Millen, "girl of mystery" whom he
kept shut up away from the world for
years. The jury was out only so min
utes. McMillen, who took the verdict
without quiver, will be sentenced this
week. McMillen adopted Pearl Kellogg
from Coldwater, Ia years ago, when she
was nine years old. Evidence produced
at the trial was to the effect the girl
died as the result of a criminal opera
tion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Wise Old Spider

When Mark Twain, in his early days,
was editor of Missouri paper, sup
erstitious subscriber wrote to him, say
ing that he had found spider in his
paper and asking him whether this was
a sign of good luck or bad. The humor-
ist wrote him this answer and printed it,:
"Old Subscriber Finding spider in
your paper was neither good luck or
bad luck for you. The spider was mere
ly looking over our paper to see which
merchant is not advertising. so that he
can go to that store and lead life of
undisturbed peace ever afterward."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
M. e. Church Notes.

The Epworth League topic for Sun
day evening is: How God Uses Fully
Prepared Men," Young people urged
to be present.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies Aid was held at the M. e.
Church parlors Wednesday afternoon.
There was large attendance.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety held very interesting meeting
with Mrs. John Anderson last Friday.
About twenty-five were present and
both the report of the convention and
the final chapters of our text books on
immigration were very helpful.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
GOOD SUGGESTIONS TO
CLIO PEOPLE

1t is surprising the amount of old,
foul matter the simple mixture of
buckthorn bark, glycerine. etc., known
as Adler-i-ka, drains from the system.
This remedy became famous by curing
appendicitis and acts on BOTH the
upper and lower bowel so thoroughly
that ONE DOSE relieves sour stom-
ach, gas on the stomach and constipa-
tion almost IMMEDIATELY. We
are mighty glad we are Clio agents for
Adler-i-ka. Z. E. Huyck, druggist.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

Splendid fire and burglar proof safe
and National cash register with capac-
ity for nine clerks, for sale cheap, or
will exchange for good, secondhand
touring car or auto delivery. All my
counters, show cases, shelving, scales
and store fixtures of all kinds at great
bargains for the next fifteen days, or
will exchange for anything I can use.
J. K. Frost, Clio, Mich.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Mrs. Nina Wilson Dead

Mrs. Nina Wilson, for 81 years a
resident of Clio, died Monday morning
at o'clock at the home of her niece,
Mrs. Mary Hamann, 104S Avenue A,
Flint, death being due to paralysis
from which she had been i'll since last
November. Mrs. Wilson was 80 years
old and was born in Germany, coming
to this country as young woman,
where later she was married to Joseph
Wilson. She was member of the M.
p. church at Clio, which was her home
until about two years ago when she
went to live with her niece at whose
home she died. Besides the niece
mentioned, she leaves two nephews,
John Scherping, of Flint, and Harry
Scherping, of Clio, and two nieces,
Mamie Scherping, of California, and
Mrs ]. G. Stander, of Grand Rapids.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day from the late home of deceased in
Flint, Rev. Heskett, officiating, and
the remains were brought to Clio for
interment beside those of her husband
in Woodlawn.
See our prices and goods before decid-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Thr Gnaprl nf Eahnr
BY DR.. HENRY VAN DYKE

But think the King of that country from His
tireess host f.
And walks in this world of the weary He loved
most;
And here the dusty confusion with eyes heavy
and dm
He meets again the laborng who looking and long
ing for Him.
He cancels the of Eden and brings them blessing
instead;
Blessed they that labor for Jesus parakes of their bread
He His hand their burdens He enters their
night;
Who does his best shall have guest the Master of life
light.
And courage will with his presence and patience
at His touch.
And manifold sins be forgiven to those who Him much
And the cries of envy anger will change the songs
cheer
For the tong age will forget it's rage when the Prince
Peace draws
This is the gospel of aborring it, bells of the kirk
The Lord of Love down from above the
who work,
This is the that He planted here the soil
Heaven best with perfect but the blessing
is toll
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
Odd Fellows Hold Election

Vienna Lodge, l. o. o. F., No. 191,
held their annual election, Wednesday
evening, June 10. The following Off
GERS were elected: Fred c. Secor, noble
grand; Frank Wilcox, vice grand; Her
bert j. Loomis, secretary; A. S. Shelly,
treasurer; Herbert ]. Loomis, delegate
to the Grand Lodge; Roy Farnsworth:
elternate delegate; Clair N. Parker.
district deputy. ~
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

Moth and Dust Proof Bags for coats
and suits, Soc and 75c. Bodine's.
Don't worry about wedding or COM
mencement gifts. We have just what
you want in jewelry. silverware and
china department. Bodine's.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

For commencement gifts, wedding or
any gift occasion, you will find just
what you want at just the right price in
our jewelry, silverware or chinaware
stock. Bodine's drug store.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12

See our prices and goods before decid
ing on commencement gifts. Stuber's
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-06-12
LATE.
Or Milk
INTERESTING cam
FROM oUA
Brsvities Relating to
and Things in TINT
of MichigaSs

The Masonic Fair, lately h
netted over 100000 for the [,
Mt. Morris is very properly q
"speeders." A Flint man lasG
paid So. 90 for driving faster than t,
miles an hour.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-29
EVER BEEN THERE?

EVER BEEN THERE?
Here are some of the things one
hears in homes where the furniture is
master:
1--WE never put cup on that table"
please take the ash-tray off the
piano"
please put that chair back in its
place"
would you mind moving your
chair while scrape up the fallen ash
with the shovel?"
I'VE never smoke in the drawing
room"
would you mind putting the sofa
cushion straight"
Ethel, bring couple of chairs out
of the dining-room."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-29
AVOIDING ALL RISKS

An old couple came in from the
country to see the circus. The
luncheon basket was heavy. The old
wife was carrying it. AS they cross
ed crowded street, the husband
held out his hand and said:
Gimme that basket, Hannah"
The poor old woman surrendered
the basket with a grateful look.
That's real kind of you, Josua," she
quavered.
Kind" growled the old man;
''kind. was afraid ye'd,get lost"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-29
INFERIOR STUFF

'eYour neighbor, Mrs. Comeup, has
so much savior faire."
"Then l bet she got it at a cheap
bargain place" Baltimore Amer
lean.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-29
AIR CASTLES

The master plumber had become
rich, and was going abroad for his
health. On the voyage school of
whales was sighted, and the plumber
was seen to rub his hands in costa
cies.
why is he so happy" asked a
curious passenger.
"He can't help it," whispered the
captain. Tile imagines each spout
is a burst waterpipe, to be repaired
by him at his old rates."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-13
copyrisht. 1914. Ia,srn.renIl Nv, s.rr,r.

rivalry holds enough for one Just
10 IT'S Why can't
be Of a man!
desirable things Why has
one And why cant they
know?-o find a bad fault in that VIII
other adder-and they
both camping the don't know which like the most
of the frocks ike-and
| the like most
TWOS
umpled her bronzy hair and
| would make good picture! NELL BRiNhLEf
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-13
TheWomanTho
GaveSt Me
The Greatest Story Of the
Twentieth Century.
BY HALL GAME.
Second Part-My Marriage.

Copyright. 1872, by Hearsts Magazine
Copyright, 1878. by Hearst Magazine.
Copyright IN Great Britain Copyright,
1913 by J. B Lippncott Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-13

sweet. good things that should come
to her at the time of her marriage.
None of them had come to me.
do not think my thoughts of love
were ever disturbed by an eNpecta
ton of the delights of the heart
languors of tenderness, long EN-
braces, signs and kisses, and the joys
and feVers OF the tiesh-for | knew
nothing about them. But, neverthe-
less. | asked myself if | had mistaken
the matter altogether. Was love
really necessary In all their busy
preparations neither my father, nor
my husband. nor the lawyers, nor
the Bishop himslf had said anything
about that.
l began to sleep badly and to
dream, 1t was always the same
dream. was in a frozen region of
the far north or south, living in 4
ship which was stuck fast in the ice,
and had a great troWning barrier be-
fore ii that was fun or dangerous
crevasses Then for some reason
wanted To write Il letter, but was UNI
able to 90 so, because somebody had
trodden on my pen and broken it.
1t seems strange to me now, as |
look back upon that time, that did
lltl Nl4tN W nat anger WAS NlRNDllilS
the waters of my suul-that Nature
was whispering TO me- as Il whis-
pers To every girl at the first great
crisis of her life. But neither did
know what angel was leading my
footsteps when, three mornings be-
fore my wedding day. ! got up early
and went out to walk in the crisp,
salt air
Almost without thinking | turned
down the lane that led TO the shore,
and before | was conscious OF where
| was going, l found myself near
Sunny Lodge. The chimney was
smoking for breakfast and there was
smell OF burning turf coming from
the house, which was so pretty and
unchanged. with the last OF the year
roses creeping over the porch and
round the windows OF the room In
which | had slept when child
Somebody was digging in the gar
den. II was the doctor in his shirt
sleeves.
Good morning. doctor" | called.
speaking over the fence
He rested on his spade and looked
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-13
o Household Suggestions 0

ly to cause an unpleasant odor ths
larder should be wrapped in thi ~
per A small piece of oiled ansu
placed over the top of cream or,a,,,.
will keep it from becoming coma,
mated by other food. III
To make brown boots black ta,o
piece of washing soda the size =
walnut and dissolve it in boiling 40 "
ter When cold, RIB well ovar ~" "a
boots. This will darxen them. M e.r
take one pennyworth of shoemalar,'.
ink and give the boots two coats ~
this. Polish in the usual way. '-'''
After washing cut glass IN
usual way in soap ari water ~
in water in which a little wos us
blue has been dissolve. Afte. a.,
ing, polish with tissue paner ~
imparts a fine brilliance which on, rs
repays one for the littlesxtra tro,'bi.
taken.