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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Geneseeville

Miss Ethel Nagel is very sick witt
pneumonia.
Miss Grace O'Brien spent Sunday
with Miss Amy Marshall
Miss Mary Ella Wager spent Sunday
with Miss Naomi Springsteen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams are
moving to Flint to live with their son,
Clarence Williams, whose wife recently
died
Mrs. CALVIN Springsteen, aged 72,
died very suddenly of heart trouble
Thursday night at her home here. The
funeral was held Sunday from the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. w. E. Mil
Ter, in Flint, where the Sunday before
Mrs. Springsteen had attended family
reunion at which seven of her children
were present. Besides her aged hus-
band eight children survive her. Inter-
ment was made at Avondale cemetery
in Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

A daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Server, Friday.
Rev. FIR. Thomas Luby has re-
turned from a trip to Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
G.. B. Marshall was deputized
by Sheriff Green this week to as
sist in taking a couple of prison
ers to Ionia and performed that
duty on Thursday.
A linen shower was given at
the home of Miss Anna Della
vergne Monday evening in honor
of Miss Gertrude Hughes, who
was married Wednesday morn
ing to Ralph Talcott.
A petition is being circulated
to clean out the Mason drain
which runs through this village.
When the supervisor spreads the
taxes every lot within the limits
of the village will be taxed on
this proposition.
A caucus has been called for
Tuesday evening at z o'clock in
the firemen's hall, when a new
party, called the improvement
party, will nominate officers to
be voted for at the charter cleo
ton. This party stands for cleo
trio lights and all other improve
ments. On account of the mis-
take made by the election board
board last year an entire new
council will haye to be elected.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
THETFORD CENTER ITEMS

Bernice Sanford spent Sunday
at home.
Miss Esther Geiger spent a
few days in Flint.
James Saunders is confined to
the house with rheumatism.
Mrs. Gus Ludwig is confined to
the house with a severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Geiger and
son WILDER, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Flint.
Charles Krause, of Standish, is
visiting at the home of Sam
Brady and Family.
Mrs Minnie. Brady and son
Lawrence, who have been sick
for some time, are better.
The Genesee Grangeand neigh
bors of Oliver Clapp and wife
surprised them a few evenings
ago, prior to their going to their
new home near Dawson. They
came with laden baskets and all
had a very nice time.
The Social Circle held their
regular meeting and anniversary
dinner at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Albert Brabazon last Thurs
day. About twenty-five were
present and a bountiful dinner
was served The next meeting
will be at the home of L. Brown
and wife March IL.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
County Line.


Mrs. Henry Ford is on. the sick list.
Mrs. E. Day is. better at this writing.
George Wait is the guest of George
Downs.
Mrs. John Courtney is much better
at this writing.
WILDER Curtis made business trip to
Flint one day last week.
Eva Sargent was the guest of Lula
Palmer one day last week.
Flossie Pomeroy was the guest of
Mrs. B. Curtis one day last week.
Reed Butler entertained the M. p.
Sunday school class of Birch Run last
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ventison, of
Thetford, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Judd Gray Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Pomeroy and
daughter, Flossie, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Day and family over
Sunday.
A surprise Valentine party was given
to Ray Day, Feb. Ii. Games were
played and refreshments were served.
There were twelve couples present and
all had an enjoyable time.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

ORDER OF PU1LICATIoN. - lear
ing on Claims.
STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Probate
Court for the County Of 0enesse
At a session Of said Court, held
at the Probate ONCE in the City of
Flint in said County, on the 9Th day
of December, A. d. 1913.
Present: Hon. Colonel 0. Swaqxe,
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Galbraith, deceased, netice
is hereby given that the time for the
presentation Of claims against said
estate be limited and that time and
place be appointed to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and de-
mands against said deceased by and
before said court,
1t is ordered that four months
from this date be allowed for credit
ors to present claims against said
estate,
1t is further ordered, that the 18th
day Of April, 1914, az ten o'clock In
the forenoon, at said probate Office
be and Is hereby appointed for the
examination and adjustment Of all
claims and demands against said
deceased.
COLONEL o. SWAYE,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy
TRENT BOWLES,
Register
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
THETFORD.

w. L. Jobson was in Flint Friday on
business.
Henry Benjamin and sister, Emma,
spent Friday in Flint.
Mrs. Burton Hawley, who has been
on the sick list, is better.
Mrs. Horace Haven has been enter
tanning relatives from Flint.
P. II. Potter, of Saginaw, spent the
week end with o. H. Beckwith.
The family Of Perry Bartholomew
is recovering from recent illness.
Nettie Maxfeld, of Detroit. is spend.
ing the week with Mrs. j. Beardslee.
Mrs. Vess Butler and Leona Mae, OF
Clio, spent Monday with her mother,
Mrs. Jas. Beckwith.
The neighbors of Thetford were
grieved to hear of the death of Mrs
VIM. Burch, Of Rogersville.
Mrs. A. Z. Galbraith. of Fairgroye
spent Saturday and Sunday with he
mother, Mrs. George Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Daniels entertaine'
Friday evening. The time was pleas
antIy spent playing progressive pedro
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Northeast Thetford

Miss Erma Corbett, of Fenton,
is spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Ohio Mcdonald.
Lawrence, the little son of MIR.
and Mrs. Ben Mcdowell, is re-
ported as being no better.
Mrs. A. E. Mcdonald was sur
prised Monday evening by a num-
Der of friends, the occasion being
her birthday anniversary. Pedro
was played, after which ice cream
and cake were served. Her chill
dren presented her with a nice
rocking chair.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

Fine sleighing just now.
Fream Carter is working for John B.
Ayliffe.
A number in this vicinity have the
LaGrippe.
Miss Hattie Starr is very sick with
typhoid fever.
The Hunt boys are drawing lumber
from Birch Run.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Currier spent Sum
day at George Wrouth's.
Prayer meeting at the Gunnel will be
held at the elders home.
Miss Mabel Currier visited at Mil
lington few days last week.
The ice harvest has begun on Mud
lake, Ice is about IL inches thick.
A social dinner will be held at Mrs.
Mike Schlosser's on Thursday, Fob. IL.
Many are drawing logs to Will Sims.
where Walter Johnson expects to saw
them.
4
Two evangelist preachers are hold
ing meetings in this vicinity. They
have many interested.
William Lurvey and wife. and Naomi
Norton, spent Sunday at the latter's
home, Martin Norton's.
News was received in this vicinity on
Saturday morning of the death of Will
liam Miller. He formerly lived in this
vicinity and moved to Clio about year
ago. He was good neighbor and his
death will be felt by all who knew him.
The funeral was held at the house at
Clio Monday, and his body was laid to
rest in the Gunnel cemetery at this
place.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

X. - F. =
Niles Nervine. and began to improve
before I had finished the first bottle
until was entirely cured
MRS. JOSEPH SNYDER.
262 Hudson St., Tiffin. Ohio.
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases of the nervous system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. DR.. Miles Nervine has
proven its value in such cases so
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You can
prove its merits for yourself by
getting bottle of your druggist,
who will return the price if you
receive no benefit.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Order of Hearing, General
State of Michigan. County of Genesee SIS.

State Of Michigan. County of Genesee IS.
At a session Of the Probate Court for said
County Of Genesee. held at the Probate Office in
the city of Flint on the End day Of February in
the year one thousand nine hundred and fourteen,
Present Colonel o. Swayze Judge of Probate.
In the matters of the estate OF Clara A. Rice.
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition duly verified
OF Rufus L. Rice. father of said deceased pray
ing that administration of said estate may be
granted TO Fred M. Montague some other suit
able person. RI
1t is ordered. That Tuesday the 3rd day of
March next at nine o'clock in the forenoon,
at said Probate Office. be appointed for hearing
said petition. ft
And it is further ordered. That a copy of this
order be published three successive weeks previ-
GUS to said day of hearing in the Clio Messen-
ger newspaper printed and circulating in the
county of Genesee
Colonel o. Swayze. Judge of Probate
A true copy.
Trent Bowles. Register.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

At regular meeting of the Common
Council of the Village of Clio, held at
Council Chamber in said village on
the 9th day of February, 1914, the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the construction of a
pavement with a curb and gutter on
each side thereof with the necessary
drains, in the Village of Clio, Genesee
County, Michigan commencing at the
east rail of the trakks Of the Pere Mar
quette Railroad whaxe the same inter-
sects Vienna street, and running thence
east to point 100 feet east of the east
line of Mill street where the same in
tersects Vienna street; according to the
plans and specifications prepared bv K.
w. Roberts, an engineer heretofore
employed by the Common Council of
, the Village of Clio, be, and the same is
hereby declared necessary public i'm
provement.
Resolved Further, That the Common
Council of the Village Npf Clio declares
it has decided, and it hereby decides, to
construct said pavement, curb ard gut
ter, including necessary drains on said
streets as above described.
Resolved Further, That so per cent
of the expense necessary for the con-
struction of the pavement, curb and
gutter on said streets, as above de-
scribed shall beIpaid from the general
highway fund Of said Village, and that
the remainder, or 80 per cent Of said
expense shall be betrayed by special
assessment upon the lots and premises
abutting upon said streets in proportion
to their number of feet front upon said
streets, and that the lots and premises
AUDITING upon said streets herein be-
fore mentioned, shall constitute spe-
cial assessment district for the purpose
of defraying the special assessment
mentioned.
Resolved Further, That before order
ing such public improvement that the
plans and diagram of the work, and the
locality to be improved and the district
to be assessed, and the estimates of
the expense thereof shall be deposited
in the office of the Clerk of said Village
for public examination, and that said
Clerk shall give notice thereof, and of
the proposed Improvement and of the
district to be assessed by publishing
the same for two weeks in the Clio
Messenger, a newspaper printed. pub
lished, and circulating in said Village.
and state therein, that the Common
Council will meet and consider any OBJ
jections thereto at the council chambers
i'll said Village on the Ord day of March.
A. D. 1914, at 1880 O'Clock, jim the after
noon Of said day.
Resolved Further, That the special
assessment district bereinbefore men
toned shall be the lots fronting upon said
pavement, and are described as follows:
Lots /. 2. 8, A, 5, 20 Us and 8 of block
H, lots /, 2, 3, a, 5,6. 7land of block
B, lot and the west 4Ojft. of lot 2 of
block J, lot / and the west 40 feet of
lot 2, block A, also block G, also the
railway property on the northand south
side of Vienna street and east of thelP.
M. Railway tracks, according to the plat
Of the Village Of Clio - recorded.
John r. Barnard.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief From Suffering.

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness. often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of Tifin, O.,
had such an experience, regarding
which she says:
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20
Cemetery AdvertIse ment'

Advertising a cemetery Is astonishing
not generally encountered. but this 70.
Gently has occurred at Sydney. N. 8.
Wales. Australia. A. newspaper ad-
vertised a local cemetery as
commanding SO beautiful a view
of the bay that people who have
tried 1t cannot be persuaded to 60
elsewhere"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-02-20

DIX months i
was belfast with
nervous prostra-
ton. ! had sink
ing spells. a cold.
clammy feeling
could not stand
I h Q slightest
noise. At times
! would almost
fly to pieces;
stomach cry
weak. My hus-
band insisted on
a.Ixt- r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
ROOMS ARE NEEDED.
Press Association Will Tax Capacity
of Hotels Next Week.

The indications are that the at
tendance at the Virginia Press As
ISOLATION next week will press the ca
pacity of the hotels and boarding
houses, and Secretary Preston, of the
Chamber of Commerce, who is chair
man of the committee on hotels, is
beginning to scratch his head wonder
ing how he is going to accommodate
the ladies and gentlemen who are
urging him to see that they are not
left out in George Washington Park
or Christ Church yard.
All the rooms that have been of
,fered Mr.. Preston have been assigned
and several more are needed. Those
of our citizens who have rooms to
spare are requested to report the
same to Mr.. Preston, at the Chamber
of Commerce.
Alexandria cannot afford to fail TO
provide shelter for the editors of
and it is hoped that num-
Der of rooms will be placed at the dis
posed of Mr.. Preston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
POLICE COURT.
(Justice H. B. Cation Presiding.)

The following cases were disposed
of this morning:
Walter Page, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, forfeited his COL
lateral by failing to appear.
Annie Harris, colored, charged with
similar ofFense, was dismissed.
A white man, charged with being
drunk on the streets, was sent to the
workhouse for sixty days.
Rose Courtney, colored, charged
with stealing a chicken from a resi-
dent of the southeastern section of
the city, had her case continued.
Several persons, charged with leav-
ing nuisances on premises they had
occupied, were dismissed upon assur-
ing the court they would have the
same removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
Alexandrians and Westinghouse
Make Trip Over Route in
Automobiles.

Delegations from the Alexandria
Chamber Of Commerce, the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce and Board
of Trade, and others interested in a
modern boulevard from the capital
city to Mount Vernon; via Alexandra;
made a, trip lover a portions of the pro-
posed highway yesterday afternoon IN
automobiles, The Westinghouse
left at 3 O'clock and came to this
city via Arlington where preparations
for their reception had been MADE.
The party was entertained by George
D. Hopkins at his home in north
Washington street.
At a meeting in the rooms OF the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce be-
fore the start, discussion of the
boulevard brought forth the financial
side of the project. 1t is said the
complied work will cost 100000 OF
this sum, the Bureau of Roads has
agreed to contribute half, provided
the rest. % raised by the projectors
Alexandria county has appropriated
$4,000, leaving $4,000 to be raised
1by the trade bodies of Alexandria
and Washington.
The road traversed was the section
between Alexandria and the southeast
corner of Arlington National Gene
terry, which it is planned to extend
to an eighteen-foot roadway. High
way Commissioner Wilson accompa-
MED the party, pointing out the route
and explaining Typographical, condi-
tions, with the necessary improve
rnents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
AAU " LUZ Illl,Jt
Ii. So 10th 18th. f. and G Streeta
WASHINGTON. D. @.
$50 WOmen's New ] iii
Style Sweaters at
Half Prices

A selling event deserving of every womans strict at Tie
sweaters after the had
his autrnun-Wner orders naturally substantial
as ne had no further them
BENG samples they limited number, only six of particular
pattern coorng and STYLE and in and A.
They will be ideal canoeing motoring golf
summer vacation trip Every Sweater
sale until the fall Most them
Norfolk effect having belted back
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
AFTER CHICKEN THIEVES.

A resident of the southeastern Sec
ton of the city appeared in Police
Court this morning as complainant
against negress whom he charged
with capturing a chicken belonging to
him, and, after wringing its neck,
throwing it into barrel. A material
witness was absent, and it was deter
mined to continue he case until to-
morrow.
The action of the first warder in
having the woman arrested caused
complaints to be made by several other
persons residing in the same section
Of the city, who have been losing
chickens recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
CASE CONTINUED.

A special session of the police court
will be held at seven O'Clock tonight
to hear additional evidence in the ~
vestigation of the assault on A. G
Griffith, (which took place ON Wednes-
day night at the corner of King and
Columbus street. The case was COM
menced this morning, but owing to
the absence of several witnesses and
the conflicting evidence of others, the
case was postponed until tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
TUBERCULOSIS

In addition to plenty of fresh air
and proper diet, those suffering from
or who are predisposed to Tuberculo-
sis are recommended to use Eckman's
Alternative to stop night sWeats. Danish
fever and hasten recovery. This medi-
cine, by reason of its successful use dur
ing the past, warrants the fullest inves-
tigation possible by every sufferer.
Eclman S Alternative is most effica-
cious in bronchial catarrh and severe
throat and lung affections, and in up
building the system. +" It contains no
narcotics, nor harmful or habit-form-
ing drugs. Accept no substitutes. Sold
by leading druggists. Write to the
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa,
Tor booklet falling of recoveries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
INSPECTION q R9ITE| ENFORCING SANITATION
Police After Persons Maintaining
Nuisances Upon, their 81
Premises. 80. ..

= AS is the case every summer, the
police are finding npisanees upon the
premises recently occupied by certain
persons, mostly colored. Notwith-
Standing the health laws lately adopt
eddy the City Council, some per-
sons are prone to neglect the re-
ouirements until the police invade
their premises and cite them to ap-
pear before the Police Court.
Under the law, wells are to be kept
in sanitary condition by the owners
or agents of property; boxes are to
be kept in a proper condition by the
occupants of houses.
Several were before the court this
morning to answer the charge of leav-
ing nuisances upon premises they had
recently vacated. Upon being sum
moned most of the delinquents hao
left orders for the cleansing of the
same, and they were dismissed.
Most Of the cases which come be-
fore the court are of persons residing
either on streets through which sew
ers run or which are in close proxlm-
ity to the same.
After the first day of July, 1915
one year hence-the law requires all
houses on severed streets or prem
ises AUDITING on alleys where the same
have been constructed to connect with
them under penalty.
Since the law was passed In 1872
many have made the connections, but
many more have failed to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
Why Suffer from Rheumatism?

When relief from rheumatic pains
may be had at so small a cost it is
surprising that anyone should fail to
avail himself Of it. Joseph Copparelli,
Canastota, n. Y, suffered intensely
with pains due to rheumatism in his
limbs for long time A friend told
him about &Ghan,berlain's 5Iiniment.
One application, relieved him :woH'er-
fully. and few days treatment eff
fected a cure. Many others have
found quick relief by applying this
li.ia.srt. For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19

Digging for herbs near Hunting
ton, w. Va, yesterday, Mrs. John Ally
found the severed hear of a man APP
parently m1:;dle-aged. She reported
the find to the police who say they be-
lieve the discovery is evidence of a
murder, which probably occurred a
week ago. The head is believed to be
that of stranger, as no one has
been reported missing here. A
search is being made for the torso.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
BASE BALL SUNDAY.

The Potomac Athletic Club will be
seen in action Sunday at 2:30 at the
park in the southeastern section OF
his city, when they will line up
against the fast Empire A. C. of
Washinton. The Washington lads
come here with a good reputation
and a good game is looked for. The
Potomas will pitch with either Raj
Son Or Bayne, with Nails at the re-
ceiving end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
Comforting to Stout People.

Foley Cathartic Tablets are a
specially good little regulator that
keeps your. system in perfect working
order. No biliousncss, TO constipa-
ton, TO distress after eating, no
greasy, gassy taste, no belching.
They stimulate the natural move
ment of the intestines, free them of
all clogging substances. A stout
person using them constantly, will
feel thinned out and more comforta-
bic as, result of their use. A per-
feet family cathartic. For sale by
E. S. Leadbeater e. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
Is0c'|A|It IND PERSONAL
g ssBsiss1 rs-s
Interesting News Notes About People
s. ofAlexandria-- Happenings
in Society.

: y IL
Miss Louise Bosley has returned to
her home in Readsville, North Caro-
lima, after a delightful visit here at
the home of her cousin, Mr.. and Mrs
Urban Lambert. fGa & so
Mrs. Constance Boush and Miss,
Collins Jones have left Alexandria
for their summer vacation. -
Miss Amber, of Washington, D..
c., is visiting in this city. She spent
yesterday with Miss Emily Johnson,
and today is at the home of Miss
Christina Kemper In Rosemont.
DR.. and Mrs. S. ]. Jameson have
returned home after spending several
days in New York.
Miss Lena Arlington, formerly of
this city, but now of Germantown, Pa,
is visiting her, sister, Mrs. Grace Ale,
in Queen street.
Mr.. Eddie Nicol has returned
from the summer home Of his family
at Manassas, where he spent a few
days.
Mr.. Owen Lynch, of this city, has
returned fronl a visit to friends and
relatives in Manassas.
Mrs. James A. Hulish is back at
her home here after delightful ten
day visit with Mrs. James P. Hulfsh
in Manassas. :;
Mr.. and Mrs. Mahlon Davis have re-
turned from their bridal tour to Bait
more, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City,
and are at home to their friends at
1902 King street.
Elsewhere in today's Gazette will
be seen where Miss Helen Morton,
Chicago heiress mad celebrated horse
woman, was married to Roger Bayly,
Of Virginia. Mr.. Bayly lives at Mark
ham,, Va, and is, Unknown here in
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
AUCTION SALE TOMORROW.

Samuel H. Lunt, auctioneer, will
sell at noon tomorrow in front of the
Royal street entrance to the City
Hall the store at the southeast corner
of King and Lee streets, and brick
dwelling on the south side of Prince
street, near Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-19
Chambcrlain's Tablets Unequaled..

Mrs Rose ! Green, Wabash, Ind,
writes, "Recently fused two bottles of
Chamberiai1f's Tablets and found them
splendid afor stomach trouble and
constipation, in fact, have never
seen their. equal" Sold by all deaf
ers. ~