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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17


An all day frolic began in the Speed
well home the minute those two little
white nightgowned figures stole into
the room at sunrise.
Tom helped them empty their sick
ings and open their packages, and Wien
they screamed with delight in their
childish trebles he roared in hs & IN
derOuS bass. He peeled their oranges
cracked their nuts spun their tops
strapped on their skates, dressed their
dollies and shot peas at their tin sol
diers for four hours until dinner
He seemed a little tired and drawn
when he carved the turkey, but Mary
gave him look that put new heart
into him. and after dinner he com
menced again
You never saw any one so happy as
those little Speedwel young ones
They forgot all about their toys and
Gust rolled and tumbed over their dear
old daddy like little poodles over a
great Newfoundland dog.
And when the day turned to twilight
and the twilight faded into dark two
IHeu CHlluIen CTepI UP lHJO ION s zap
and laid their heads upon his heart.
Bob fell asleep with his eyes fixed
upon his fathers face, in a sort of mute
alteration, and Elsie, patting his beard
ed cheek, said In tones so much like
Mary's that they startled him:
Papa, do you know which gift / like
best Of all 2"
"Your dolly" he said. trying to ap-
pear unconscious.
YOU she answered gravely, and
trying herOically, but vainly to keep
awake SO as to feast upon his love n
little longer. she, too, fell asleep and
dropped off upon the sea Of Nod.
And there by the fireplace sat Mary.
her big brown eyes full Of tears.
"Well done dear heart" she said.
f"You have won a great victory today.
You have given yourself TO others and
$50 have reproduced the Christ life
again. And now carry them off to their
cribs, and after / put them TO bed you
shall sit down with me and have
good, long worry If you want to-
81 don't believe do, sweetheart.
have come out OF myself for the first
time In weeks, and | guess I'll stay"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
Those lJncauoht Fish.

Maud-Don't you think there are just
as good fish in the sea as ever were
caught? Marie-Well, they're certain
~ smarter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
ALI He Has.

"He has n fortune in his own name"
worth a lot, ehT'
"No. But his name is Rich. "-Detroit
Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
YOU NEVER SAW ANY ONE so HAPPY.

not been yourself of late. Your bust
ness has worried you, and we hardly
feel as if we see anything of you.
Your body is here, but your mind is
down at the store"
You think Elsie has noticed it,"
81 do SO.
cling. This won't do
you dear old giant dreaded to tell
you, for | know how hard it is.
Bless your heart! Don't for heavens
sake let me fan into any habit which
will darken those little children's lives
nor yours" he said, kissing her
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Governor Acted BraveIy

The Governor of Georgia did very
brave and commendable act, Monday,
when he committed the death sentence
of Leo M. Frank, convicted of the
murder of little Mary Phagan, to life
Imprisonment. A populace. unduly in
fuenced through race hatred and blind
anger, ;clamored for Franks death and
even threatened the governor with vio-
lence if he interfered, but he had the
courage to do as his conscience dictated
in spite of every adverse influence.
The Judge, now dead, who presided at
Franks trial, declared that he had
grave doubt as to his guilt, and a
negro, on whose evidence, principally,
Frank was convicted, has been proven
to have been perjurer. The COVER
nor has said that his action in this mat
ter will mean his political death, but
we cannot believe it; honesty and cour-
age such as his will meet with the
recognition it deserves.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Eighth Grade Graduates.

Following is list of eighth grade
pupils living in this vicinity who passed
the county exam and have been granted
diplomas:
Clio-Annie Jane Allen, Ralph M.
Bartholomew, William Bone, Wallace
Collins. Lila Carey, Howard Elliot,
Effie Eggleston, Clifford French, Eldon
Fuller, Gordon Franklin, Clayton Fen
ton, Ethel Gamertsfelder, Evelyn Gill
EFT, Fanny Hill, Ralph Hutchinson,
Ivan Habkirk, Ernest Johnson, Mildred
Jewell, Frances Jewell, Bessie Lowell,
Lon Littlefeld, Lloyd Miller, Donald
Morgan. Mona Purcell, Ivan Richard
son, Ruth Sandersfield, Bernard Stuber,
Carrie Tompkinson, Warren Tompkin-
son. Earl Underhill, Carl w. Under
hill, Beatrice Woolson, Gladys Wright,
Louisa WILDER, Minnie Yeaster, Archie
Ross.
Mt. Morris Sarah Andrews, Thelma
Berry, Sadie B. Bray, Asa Crossman,
Floyd Caswell, Margaret Culliton, Ern-
est j. Culliton, Leila Davis, Marie Dunn,
Charlotte Fuller, Bacil Horton, Earl
Knickerbocker, Florence Miller, Gerald
Maginn, Miles Murphy. Laura Mason.
Irene Kicks. Ralph Rhodes, Bessie
Sharick, Jennie Van Setback.
Montrose-Fred Cummings, Grace A.
FELTON,, Rollie Fent, Bessie Johnson,
Arthur Love, Esther Larkin, Mary
Morse, Nancy Pifer, Theresa Smith,
Coda Woodthorpe.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
w. c. T. u. Notes

The members of Clio w. c. T. u. en-
joyed charming trip to the residence
of Mrs. Clark Hill, last Wednesday af-
ternoon, where a most interesting pro-
gram was carried out. The president,
Mrs. Newton, opened the meeting in
due form and devotions were conducted
by Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Hathaway,
following which the minutes of the pre-
ceding meeting were read and ap-
proved Mrs. Conger gave an interest
ng report of the Flower Department
and Mrs. Hathaway gave a sketch of
the life of Mrs. Voeheis, of Plymouth
Union, a prominent and beloved worker
who recently died. Several readings
were given and Mrs. c. w. Greene and
Miss Pearl Barrett gave very enjoy
able duet. A delicious luncheon was
served and altogether most enjoyable
time was had. The ladies would thank
Mr.. knight and his employees for their
courtesy in furnishing autos. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Cleve-
land. Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
C. A. Il. Officers Chosen

With the election of officers last Fri
day afternoon the G. A. R. and the
Spanish War veterans closed their an
nual reunion which was held in Kala-
mazoo. Henry c. Rankin, of Ypsilanti,
was chosen department commander of
the G. A. r. and George A. Dick. of
Detroit. of the Spanish War veterans
The other officers elected we're:
G. A. r Senior vice-commander,
Eli Strong, Kalamazoo, junior vice
commander, Thomas Davey, Detroit;
Chaplain, Rev. Samuel Heininger,
Adrain; medical director, Robert lie
Baron, Pontiac; board of administra-
ton, E. F. Lamb, Detroit; Geo. Raab,
Flint; H. A. Chaplin, Paw Paw; w. A.
Morgans, Pontiac; w. o. Lee, Port
Huron.
Mrs. Carrie E. Torrey, of Birming-
ham, was chosen commander of the
Women's Relief Corps, and Mrs. Libbie
Cornell, of Grand Rapids, president of
the Daughters of Veterans.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Death of Henry Packard

Henry Packard. who was a well
known resident here, died at his home
in Albee township, Saginaw county, on
Friday afternoon of heart trouble after
quite an extended illness.
Mr.. Packard was son of the late
Origin and Syrilla Packard, who were
pioneer settlers of Genesee county. Mr..
Packard was born March l., 1912, in
Flushing township and spent most of
his life here. He married Miss Nancy
Hicks. He leaves his wife and four
daughters. Mrs. Myrtle Green, Mrs.
Ella Savage, Mrs. Cora Shaft, of Burt,
and Mrs. Cassie Tipp, of Clio, ane one
son, Robert. of Burt. He had been a
member of the Masonic Order for fifty
years and the funeral was held, Mon
day morning at IL o'clock, under the
auspices of that fraternity. burial being
made in Cooks cemetery.-Flushing
Observer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
SAGINAW SPEED RACES

SAGINAW, Mich, June 25.-All ar
rangements have been perfected for the
big auto speed carnival to be run on the
new racing track in Saginaw Sunday
afternoon, July A. Twenty drivers have
entered DePalma, Cox, Mais, Cooper
and others are sure of driving. De
Palma enjoys world reputation be-
cause Of his work in the indianapolis
race on memorial day. He is credited
with being one of the fastest and most
daring drivers in the world. An attempt
will he made by De Palma and Cooper
to break the worlds mile record. Men
are now engaged in banking the turns
so the machines can hit the curves at
highest speed Two bands have been
engaged to play. Arrangements have
been made for parking visiting autos
within the track so an excellent view
can be had of all the track
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Orangemen's Celebration

Preparations are being steadily fur
thered for the big celebration of
Orangemen which will be held in Clio,
July IL. There will be bands, dancing.
a big parade and good time generally.
This will be the affair of it's kind in this
section of Michigan this year, as there
will be no State celebration anywhere,
there being no State organization in ex-
istence. Many members of the Order
who came here last year expressed a
wish to come again and they are to be
afforded the opportunity under greatly
improved conditions.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
John Fisher Dead

John Fisher, prominent farmer of
Birch Run township, died at his resi-
dence there, on Monday. He was a
life long member of the Baptist church
and was respected by all who knew
him. He is survived by five children:
Geo. w. Fisher, of Derlain, Oregon;
G. E. Fisher, of Saginaw; John d. Fish
er, of Birch Run; Rebecca Fisher, of
Underwood. North Dakota, and Mary
Fisher, of Birch Run; and was an uncle
of Mrs. Isaac Corwin, of Clio. The fun
eral was held from the Nj. P. Church
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
Baptist clergyman officiating. Burial
was made in the Birch Run cemetery,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Ringing Circus Coming

The Worlds Greatest Shows and
Spectacle Solomon and the Queen of
Sheba" now on way. Official informa-
ton confirms the announcement that
on Monday, July 5, Ringing Brothers
circus will give two performances in
Saginaw.
Many new features have been added
this year, the most notable of which is
the spectacle Solomon and the Queen
of Sheba." This colossal production is
presented with cast of 1,250 people, a
ballet of 300 dancing girls, 735 horses,
and trainload of scenery, costumes
and properties on the biggest stage in
the world.
Following the spectacle, circus pro-
gram of unusual brilliancy will be pre-
scented, including an array of foreign
and American acts new to the circus
world. The menagerie contains 1,O09
wild animals, ii elephants, and baby
ZOO" The circus is transported on SO
double length cars. Special arrange
ments have been made by the railroads
to accommodate the crowds that will
visit the circus from this city and sur
rounding country.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Mulholland, of Marlette, who re.
sided near Clio until recently, will be
glad to know that their two young sons,
Hughie and Patrick, passed the eighth
grade examinations in their county
with extraordinary credit. Hughie,
who is only IL years old, got the high
est mark in arithmetic, his standing be.
ing SO. Three hundred fifty-eight
wrote on the 9Th grade and 1872 passed.
This is said to be the highest mark that
any IL year old boy has made in the
state. The boys were formerly pupils
of Miss Marion Erich, who taught the
County Line school for the last few
years.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
MARSHAL BEST SCORES AGAIN

Village Marshal Chas. Best scooped
in another violator of the speed reg
ulations of this town last Sunday the
same being none other than the register
of deeds of Bay county, according to
his statement. The marshal was out
riding in his own car when the Fay
County official came up behind and at
tempted to pass; the marshal let his
car out a notch and kept right in the
middle of the road. The other man
came right along and honked some
more for the right of way, but the
marshal opened 'er up again and re-
fused to give way. Then the man be-
hind stood up and yelled, cit out OF
the way, you son of Methusaleh,
wadd'ye think this is, funeral process
sion?" Right there the marshal COM
manded the speedy one to stop, uncov-
cred his breast plate, and said, "Lookee
here, my friend, you've been exceedin
the speed limit. / know, because this
we're car of mine kin go sixteen miles
an hour and you wanted to 60 faster
than that, ye're pinched." The Bay
county official apologized, said he was
anxious to get to Flint before the next
morning and that with the marshal:
kind permission he would. settle with
the sheriff when he got there. 1t wa:
thus arranged and he paid $1,000. Then
there was another gent who wen
through at pace exceeding the lega
limit, exceeding it so much, in fact, tina
it is a matter of some doubt as tC
whether he really went through or not
but there was a streak of sumpin sus
picious went through and the numbe
appeared to be ninety thousand, or sucl
matter (the marshal has it exactly
This guy evidently thought his numbe
referred to the number of miles pc
hour he was allowed to run his under
taker teaser, and he was endeavorinl
to see if he could make good Hi
number has not as yet been entirely re
corded, but they are workingfbn it, ant
when il is done, he will know that h
can't duck by the Clio marshal in an
SIGH manner without paying for it.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Council Proceedings

Clio, Mich, June II, 1915.
Special meeting held in council room,
called to order by President H. F. Be-
dine.
Present, Trustees Stout, Smith, Full
Ter, Taylor.
Absent, Trustees Houghton and Nee
lands.
Trustee Neelands entered.
The petition of Clio l.. o. L., No. 1868,
asking the exclusive right of the streets
in the village of Clio, for a celebration
to be held Monday, the 18th day of
July. 1915, was allowed.
A motion was made and carried to
publish in the Clio Messenger for two
issues, notice of the meeting of the
common council and board of assessors
to be held on Monday, June 18th, 1915,
at 1880 p. m, to review the special as
sessment roll.
A motion was made and carried to
rescind the motion made May 18th,
relative to the purchase of lamp posts.
On motion the clerk was instructed to
purchase of James B. Glow & Sons,
Chicago, IL Benton Harbor boulevard
lamp posts equipped with 16 inch Nitro
gen globes and ventilators at price
not to exceed $28. so each, F. o. B., Clio.
On motion the clerk was instructed to
buy three camel back catch basin COW
ers.
Meeting adjourned.
w. G. Goodrich, Clerk.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
OLDAUcT ESTATE

State of Michigan County of Gennsee IS.
. AT session of the Probate Court for said
County of Genesee held at the Probate Office IN
the City Of Flint. on the 18th day of June in the
year one thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
present, Colonel o: Swayze. Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of Mary OTdaugt,
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition duly verified
OF Andrew Russell son Of said deceastd praying
that administration of said estate NAV be Granted
to Charles Oldaugt or some other suitable person.
II is Ordered, that Tuesday the 18th day Of
July next at nine o'clock in the forenoon. at said
Probate Office. be appointed for hearing said
petition.
And it is Further Ordered That copy Of this
order be published three successive weeks prev
ious TO said day Of hearing In the Clio Messenger.
a Newspaper printed and circulating in the Coun-
ty of Genesee.
COLONEL O. SwAYzE.
true copy. Judge of Probate.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
s. & r. Electric Ry.

Cars SOUTH. LOCAL
426 TOE. 902. HOP. Loo. 1902. SOC. 100
500 1924.
902, Sunday night only.
LanuTEp SOUTH
SEA 7:5a. 9:53. 11:53. 1853, 1853. $751;
11:l4 Sunday night only, and to Flint only.
Cans NORTH. LOCAL.
Gil. 7I2 9:I2, ill2. 1:l2, 3:12. SIP. 7O9.
936
1924. 1l:sI Sunday night only. and to Saginaw
only.
LIMITED CARS. NORTH
s2i, lo:2i, 1921. 2:2l. 421. 6:21. s:2l
Limited cars South make close connections at
Flint for Detroit.
These cars leave Mt. Morris and Birch Run ap-
proximately Is minutes earlier or later than at
Clio.
This table is arranged according to Central
Standard time, the time that has been in gen.
eraf uss In Clio and vicinity for many years
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
M. E. Church Notes

Class meeting $50 a. M; sermon, 10
a. m; Sunday School, ll.30 a. m; Ep-
worth League at $50 p. M, leader,
Russell Runnells.
The w. H. M. S. will be held in the
church parlors. Friday. July 2 at two
O'Clock. At this meeting the mite
boxes will be opened. All are invited.
The Misses Flora Haven and Florence
Richardson entertained their Sunday
School classes at picnic on the lawn
of Mr.. Richardson, Tuesday afternoon
of this week.
Leslie Runnells' class of boys and
girls met Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. land Mrs. J. j. Jones for
organization. In addition to the bust
ness session a very enjoyable time was
had and refreshments were served.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet in the church parlor,
Friday afternoon, July 2 at two o clock,
the Mothers Jewels to come at 4
O'Clock for their party. Mothers re-
mind your children who are members to
come.
The cabinet meeting of the Epworth
League was held at the home of Mrs.
j.. j. Jones, Tuesday evening, at which
time final arrangements were made re
garding delegates who will attend the
state convention which will be held al
Albion July 5 to Aug. %.
About thirty-five members of the
Sunday School Class of j. F. Wirth en-
tertained at his home, Monday evening
in honor Of Miss Ethel Crandall, whC
for the past two years has been princi
pal in the schools here. Miss Crandal
expects to enter the University at AM
Arbor in September, The evening wa
spent in games and music after which
refreshments were served. Miss Gran
dali was the recipient of beautiful
lavalierre as token of the esteem O
the class.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
JOBSON ESTATE

State of Michigan. County of Genesee. So.
At a session of the Probate Court for said
County of Genesee. held at the Probate Office. in
the City OF Flint. on the 18th day of June. in the
year one thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
Present, Colonel o. Swayze, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob J. Jobson.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly verified
OF Levant X. Jobson. son Of said deceased praying
that administration of said estate may be grant,
ed to Calvin w. Jobson some other suitably
person.
1t is Ordered. that Tuesday. the 18th. day Of
July next. at nine o'clock in the forenoon at
said Probate Office. be appointed for hearing
said petition.
And 1t is Further Ordered. That n copy of this
Order be published three successive weeks prev
ious to said day of hearing in the Clio Messenger
a newspaper printed and circulating in the Coun-
ty Of Genesee.
Colonel o. Swayze. Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Trent Bowles. Register. %
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Reads Like Clio.

The following from the Vassar Pion-
eer-Times reads like comment on page
taken from Clos history:
The editor of this paper hears more
or less talk about the village tax rate
which is to be higher this year than it
was last, being a raise from $l.4O to
$1.75. One or two have intimated that
this paper should jump in and give
somebody thunder for raising the rate.
The editor has lived quite number of
years in this vale of tears and he has
never yet seen tax rate that suited
everybody. and he never expects to
even though he lives to reach the GEN.
fury mark. The purpose of a higher
tax rate is to supply more funds and
the editors acquaintance with village
councils has been that they never ask
for more funds unless they are abso-
lutely necessary. A town is just like a
business, it requires certain amount
of money to operate it and if it is not
Forthcoming the town is going to run
behind. The Vassar council has I'M
doubtedly gone over the matter thor
oughly and as they are the only ones
who are in close touch with village
affairs, they must know what is needed.
Vassar has lot of obligations to pay
and it takes money to do it. The best
thing the town can do is to get out of
debt as soon as possible and then it will
be in position to go and make some
needed improvements.
If one lives in town and has con-
veniences and advantages he must ex-
pect to pay for them. They have to dc
it in other towns and why not here ? A
town must also sustain it's credit and tc
do this debts must be paid. If the
council can by raising the rate to ST.
go on and pay up some of the debts
this year it will be good thing ant
the action should be commended. Every
man on the council is taxpayer ano
they will have to pay their share the
same as the other taxpayers. Natu
rally they would not increase their owl
taxes if they could avoid it and it wa!
not considered necessary.
There is not much use talking abou
new streets, new buildings or any othe
improvements until we can get out o
debt and the way to get out of debt il
to pay it off as rapidly as possible. l
will be little hard for some of us, o
course, but we will all be glad to get i
over with. 1t takes whole lot o
money to run town and no matte
how careful a council may be there j
bound to be some fault finding. A
best, serving on village council is
thankless job and the men who are civ
ing their time and service are entitle
to receive fair treatment.
Talking about improvements, Vassa
certainly needs a new high schoo
building. 1t is little short of crimins
to keep children in the old unsanitary
lily lighted and ventilated building tina
has been serving the purpose of
school for the past thirty or fort
years. A new school house is some
thing that is needed and everybod
should begin agitating the question
Vassar school children are just as i'm
portant as those of any other town an
their health and lives just as preciou!
The youngsters cannot do anything fo
themselves in the matter although the
are the ones who are principally cor
cerned. There is really crying nee
for new school building.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Notice

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of tho
common council and the Board of Assessors will
be held at the council room on Monday. the 2eth
day of June. 1915, at 7.30 o'clock d. m, for the
purpose of reviewing the following special assess
ment roll and hearing the objections of any feel
ing aggrieved thereby,
The above mentioned assessment made pursu-
ant to decree of the circuit court for the county
of Genesee in chancery. on the property AUDITING
Vienna street pavement, Village of Clio Genesee
County, Michigan.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25
Railway and Electric
Time Table
p. M. Railroad

TRAINS SOUTH
$40 a. m Regular stop at all stations.
$50 a m Stops for Clio.
l340 ID. m. Stops for Detroit and Toledo pas
sengers only.
6;43 p. m. Stops at all stations.
TRAINS NORTH
5l5 a. m. Stops at all stations.
ll20 a m. Stops at all stations.
MAILS ARRIVE
From South at 515 a. m. 1l:20 a. m, 4:03 p. m
From North at 1892 a. m. 1910 p. m. SAB p. m
MAILS DEPART
For South at 1892 a. m. 12:40 p. m. SAB p. m
For North at 11:20 a. m. 4:03 p. m.
Mails close at postofhce Is minutes before de
parture Of trains and only the north bound trair
at 1l2e n. m. and the south bound train at Ga;
o. m carry parcel post
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25

The Belgian Stallion Dix, (432S0)
1927, weighing 1870 lbs. will perman-
emily stand at DIR. Cox's barn in Clio.
Fee $500 to insure. The horse is roam,
in color, well muscled, short coupI&E
and low set.
W. R. Cox G { I
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-06-25

Lots of good things in jewelry and
silverware at our store. You will do
well to look over our stock before buy
ing. The Nyal StoreAr Bodine's.