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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
School Notes.

Class day exercises last evening;
/ commencement this evening.
The class of 1914. Clio High School,
/ held their annual class reunion at Lake
side Park, Flint, on Monday. Five out
of seven of the class members were
in attendance and a most enjoyable
! day was spent.
The baccalaureate address given by
Rev. j. Bradford Pengelly, of Flint,
last Sunday evening. was an eloquent
and inspiring effort that elected the
warmest commentators of the large
audience which was in attendance.
The boys and girls of the Junior class,
c. H. s.. and their guests, the Seniors
and other friends, had jolly good time
at the junior banquet given in the M.
P. church parlors last Thursday even
ing. Many a friendly joke passed
around and the young folks proved
themselves quite as adept in handing
out the argument and the wit as did
the older ones.
The scholars of the Misses Haven
and Smith, accompanied by their teach
ers, made motor trip to Flint river,
Tuesday, where picnic dinner and a
jolly good time was enjoyed. Autos
were furnished by the Messrs. c. G.
Matzen, A. A. and w. A. Haven, G.
w. Hof, K. Jones, H. Mccormick and
Bernard Doyle and to these gentlemen
the teachers, through The Messenger,
wish to express their hearty thanks.
The grade promotion exercises, held
Wednesday evening, brought out a
crowd that filled the Auditorium to the
doors. About two hundred students of
the various grades marched upon the
platform in succession and were pre-
sented with handsome certificates of
promotion by Prof. w. d. White. This
is new, and we consider it valuable
feature of school procedure, as the pos
session of the certificates is an incentive
to future endeavor on the part of stu
dents. The members of the school board
occupied seats on the platform and w.
w. Blackney, of Flint, made short
but inspiring address on the subject of
education. MIR. Blackney was a teach
er for ten years and is at present
member of the board of education of
Flint, so that his remarks were of a
very practical nature. Seventeen stu
dents of the schools, having record of
perfect attendance for the entire school
year, were presented with large and
properly inscribed awards of merit.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
w. c. T. u. Notes

The w. c. T. U. held their last meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Howard. 1t
was flower mission day. The program
was in charge of Mrs. Hill and Mrs.
Howard. The business session was
conducted by Pres, Mrs. Gillett; devo-
tionals by Mrs. Moody. A discussion
of number of subjects took place and
readings were given by Mesdames
Hitler, Hill, Walker and Williams.
Mrs. Marvin. of Ypsilanti, gave us an
interesting talk on what her Union is
doing. She said they had professor
from the college nearly every meeting
to talk to them and that Ann Arbor
had pledged five hundred young men to
go out this fall in campaign work. Next
meeting. June 2Sth, to be held with
Mrs. H. G.. Newton.
Mrs. A. A. Williams,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Enjoying Journey

A post card from Dr. Hugh Graham,
of Mt. Morris, dated at Denver, Colo.
says; Arrived here the 9th at 800 p.
m, 1545 miles from Mt Morris. Had
fine trip; no rain or mud all the way
Saw lot of grand country. Have just
returned from fifty mile trip in the
mountains. They are grand and there
is no use trying to describe the scenery
around here" 1t will be remembered
that DR.. Graham and family started on
an auto trip to the Pacific coast about
the first of June.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Ringling's S Circus

Announcement is made that on Sat
urday, July ist, Ringing Bros. circus
will give afternoon and night perform
ances at Flint. The famous showmen
are this season presenting an all new
and wonderful program. The tremend-
Gus fairyland spectacle, Cinderella, -
will appeal to both young and old.
More than 1000 persons take part in
it. 1t is easily the biggest spectacle
Ringling Bros. have ever staged and its
glorious Ballet of the Fairies" with
800 dancing girls, is in itself worth
going many miles to see Following
cinderella" 400 arenic artists appear
in the main tent program. Because of
the great European war the Ringlings
have secured scores of circus perform
ers never before seen in America. An
entire trained animal show has been
made part of the main tent program
this season. The menagerie now num-
bers 1909 wild animals. The elephants,
including. ''Big Bingo," the earth 8
largest pachyderm, have been increased
to Al and almost 800 horses are carried.
There will be 60 clowns and big free
three-mile street parade show dan
morning.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Monster Celebration at
Lake Orion

The management of this popular re-
sort are planning for the largest cele-
bration ever attempted for July Fourth
this year. Mr.. Chas. M. Garlinger who
has the affair in charge states that
never before has anything of such COL
ossal magnitude ever been attempted
at any inland resort. The day starts
off with a series of motorcycle races on
the steepest track ever built for racing
purposes and is guaranteed to furnish
sensational thrills of the chilling var
riety before finished. A. j. Stewart
and Marie LaGrand will make two
balloon accensions, one in the after
noon and one in the evening, each using
seven parachutes, feat usually at
tempted by but one artist at time on
account of the extreme danger connect
ed with it. Two monster displays of
fireworks, one on Monday evening and
one on the evening of the Fourth, have
been arranged for with one of the
largest manufactures of high-class ex-
plosives in the world. Mr.. Garlinger
states that the Zepplin bombs used in
the aerial bombardment on Monday eve-
ming are guaranteed to be heard plain
y at distance of fifteen miles in ad-
dltion to the large amount of colored
lights and effects that they carry. The
worlds greatest aggregation of Vaude-
vile stars will hold forth in the Cab
aret all day affording ample entertain
ment to those who desire this form of
amusement. This Cata-e entertain
ment is new to Lake Orion this season
and one must see and hear this excell-
ent form of amusement to be convinced
that it is on the same elaborate scale
and finished nature as that seen in the
largest cities in the United States.
Michigan's Famous Lady Band has been
engaged for the occasion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
WAR WITH MEXICO
HAS ALREADY BEGUN
FORTY AMERICAN TROOPERS RE-
PORTED KILLED IN BATTLE
Michigan National Guard Mobilizing at
State Camp Grounds and Will
Go to the Front

The seething fires of hatred which
have been burning since the days of the
former war with Mexico in 1916, and
which have been augmented by our
unfortunate relations with that war
scourged country for the last three
years, have at last eliminate in the
outbreak of actual hostilities between
the countries, the first blood having
been shed on Wednesday, when press
reports indicate that forty American
soldiers and number of Mexicans, in
cluding one general, were killed in a
battle ninety miles below the border
The war has it's immediate cause in
the maintenance on Mexican soil of an
American military punitive expedition
under command of General John j.
Pershing, although the supreme COM
mand of the army is in the hands of
General Frederick Funston The Mex
lean government had made a demand
for withdrawal of the American forces.
which demand had been refused by our
government and the matter was in the
hands of the state departments of the
two governments when the battle above
mentioned took place. 1t is still pos
sible that war may be averted, but the
probability of such an outcome is ex-
ceedingly remote. Gen Funston has
under his command about so, 600 regular
troops and state troops totaling $50, 900
more have been ordered to mobilize.
There may be differences of opinion
as to the wisdom of our governmental
procedure in Mexico, but we believe the
people will be unit in supporting mill
tary measures necessary to the uphold
ing of the dignity of the country.
The Mexicans are generally an ignor-
ant people, deluded in the belief that
they are a great military nation and
that we are nation of towards, but they
are due to be disillusioned, and if the
war continues we expect to see an
American army in the city of Mexico
within six months, and once the stars
and stripes go up in that country our
personal hope is that they may be main
tanned there forever.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Teachers Remembered

On the last day of school. after the
duties of the day were all completed,
Miss Rose Smith was somewhat sur
prised to find that some mischievous
boy or girl had wound a string around
the desks and furniture of the room in
the most perplexing fashion. Follow
ing the cord in an effort to disentangle
it, she found that it finally led to a
beautiful casserole, inscribed with her
name, which the little boys and girls of
her room had bought for her in token
was complete surprise and that the
gift will always be treasured goes
without saying. Miss Smith has taught
in the Clio schools for five years and
has many friends here who will join
with the students who have been under
her charge in the hope that happiness
and prosperity may attend her through
all her future life.
Miss Lucine Barrus was pleasantly
remembered on the closing day of
school by her class in ancient history.
who presented her with a handsome
table mirror Miss Barrus has taught
in the Clio schools for the past two
years and has made first-class record
as successful and earnest teacher.
She plans to go to Battle Creek to re-
side with her mother, for the present,
and that her future may be pleasant
and successful is the hope and predic-
tion of the many friends she has made
during her stay in Clio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
The Alumni Banquet

The twenty. fifth anniversary banquet
Of the Alumni Association of Clio High
School, held in the Auditorium, last
Friday evening, was attended by about
l75 members and guests and was one
of the most successful affairs of the
kind ever given here. The tables were
handsomely decorated and with the dis
play of china, snowy linen and flowers
the big room presented very charm
ing appearance. A detailed program
has been published in The Messenger
heretofore, so that while we shall not
repeat it in detail, we can say in all sin
cerlty that all of the numbers were
very interesting, notably the toasts re-
sponded to by Leslie Runnells. Walter
Knickerbocker, Mrs. Matte Powers,
Miss Elsie Farnsworth and Guy Selby,
likewise the musical numbers by Miss
Alena E. Green and Ray English and
the readings by the Misses Fuller and
Tinker. M. c. Doyle presided as toast
master in his usual happy manner. 1t
was matter for sincere regret that
the lateness of the hour prevented w.
R. Franklin from responding at length
to the toast which had been assigned
him. Two classes, those of 1891, the
first class ever graduated from the
school, and the class of 1910 had per-
feet attendance, as consequence of
which both organizations were present
ed with beautiful silver cups. The La
dies Aid of the M. E. Church catered
in very capable manner, especially so
considering the unexpected large at
tendance. Miss Lilly Farnsworth,
president of the Association, to whose
energetic work much of the success
which attended the banquetis due, made
an interesting address in which she re-
ported the affairs of the Association as
being in very prosperous condition.
Russell Runnells was elected president
of the Association for the ensuing year,
Miss Flora Haven, secretary, and Floyd
Goodfelow, treasurer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Notice

Arrangements have been made with
the Clio State Bank to collect bills for
light and power service. Bills are due
and payable on or before the 23rd of
each month following that in which the
current was used, and if not paid on or
before that date, are subject to an addi-
tionsl charge Of ten per cent.
Consumer Power Co.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
LITTLE BOY BLUE
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
ART EXHIBIT ALSO AN UNQUALI-
FLED SUCCESS
Both Affairs Drew Large Crowds and
Elected Much Favorable Comment
From the Public

Possibly the finest entertainment ever
provided by any department of the pub
lie schools of Clio was staged at the
Auditorium last Saturday evening when
the pupils of Miss Leota Uptegraff, in
structor in music and drawing, made an
extensive exhibit of their art work and
put on the operetta Little Boy Blue. I"
The art exhibit covered the work of
all the grades from the first to the
eighth, and consisted of almost every
form of drawing and designing. There
were hundreds of sketches in free hand
drawing and cut outs, charcoal sketch
es, pen drawings, architectural and
decorative designing, water colors,
clothing designs, etc. Many of these
showed individual ability of high or
der and considered altogether the ex-
hibit was exceedingly creditable, finer
by far than the patrons of the schools
had imagined. The practical nature of
the work done, the drafting of clothes,
houses and decorative designs, and the
development of taste in those matters
impressed every one who saw the ex-
hibit with its value as a part of school
work and with the desirability of con-
tinuing it.
THE oPERETTA
Little Boy Blue" was the cleverest
and most charming entertainment of
the kind it is possible to imagine.
There were about sixty boys and girls
in the cast and that they carried
through all of the difficult parts of the
production, not only without error, but
with cleverness and artistic finish is a
compliment not only to their native
ability but to the skill of their teacher
and the enthusiasm with which she has
been able to inspire them. Gordon
Goodfel.ow, in the title role of Little
Boy Blue was simply fine, and little
Miss Mildred Houghton, in the leading
lady's part, proved herself charming
little actress and singer. The jump
ing frogs, the haymakers, the echo
elves, the frefys and all the others
were simply fine. The costumes were
ingenious and the whole entertainment
was so charming that it was repeated
with success on Wednesday evening.
We want to take this occasion to
compliment Miss Leota Uptegraff, to
whose enthusiasm and ability the sue
cess of the entertainment is largely
due, on the character of her work in
our schools. 1t has been of the most
beneficial and successful nature. prob
ably never equalled in the history of
the schools, and that circumstances
make it impossible for her to continue
her splendid work is matter of sin
cere regret with every friend of the
schools. 1t may be of interest, also, to
state that Miss Uptegraff is going to
leave to the boys and girls of the
schools nice memento of her service
here in the shape of a fine Columbia
purchased with the proceeds
of the entertainment. Miss Uptegraff
has richly earned the regard of this
whose best wishes will GER
tainly be hers for a prosperous and
happy future.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Strawberry Social

Cloverleaf Arbor of Cleaners will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson,
in Southwest Vienna, next Tuesday
evening, June 27, for a strawberry and
cream social. The general public as
well as all Cleaners are invited to at
tend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Village Taxes

1t is expected the village tax roll will
be opened for collection tomorrow
morning, Saturday, June "a, at this
Office.
Charles II. Reed.
Village Treasurer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23
Piano Recital

The junior pupils of Miss Bertha YER
den will givea recital, consisting of 20
numbers, next Monday evening. June
26, at the M. P. Church. The recital
promises to be very charming and the
public is invited to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23

Robertson's soda fount is getting
more popular all the time.
Mrs. Hopkins homemade baked
goods of all kinds at English's.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-23

Services morning and evening at 1000
and 7:30 clock. The public is invited
Sunday School at i1:15; Christian En-
deavor at $50. John Sanderfield,
leader.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-30
Roumania In the War.

Roumania's entrance into the war NAV de-
velop into the greatest victory that the allies
have won, victory that may play a most I'M
portant part in the final ending of the strife
The fact that Roumania throws an army Of
more than half million trained men into bat
tie is secondary in importance, perhaps. to the
diplomatic benefit that the entente will derive.
Undoubtedly, Roumanias declaration will be
hailed as the allies greatest diplomatic vic
tory.
Gancing back, it is recalled that shortly
after Brusiloff led the great Russian drive on
Austria the allies inauguratcd their drive on
the western front. We are told that the allies
offensive was not the great drive which had
been expected, and now it seems that the west
ern offensive intended merely to prevent
Germany sending aid to Austria while the Rus
SLAMS were engaged in the work of wearing
down the Austrian forces
In this work the Russians have been nota-
bly, successful. While the Russian offensive
has been in progress there have been numer-
Gus rumors that Bulgaria was seriously con-
slderlng disengaging herself from the Teu-
tonic alliance. With these rumors growing
INTO the importance Of reports from apparently
reliable sources, Roumania takes her plunge
and Greece seems to move nearer participation
on the side Of the entente. With these dcvel-
opments in mind it is difficult to estimate the
full extent to which the allies have been bene-
fitted by Roumana.
But at least it seems certain that Roumania
has brought that day when peace will
reign over Europe
The Washington herald., 1916-08-30
The Problem Before Congress.

President Wilson frankly admits his ina
billty to settle the railroad fight by laying the
matter before Congress. Without the aid of
laws by which he might have settled the quar-
rel himself he found it necessary TO transfer
the problem to the national law-makng body
in the hope that eleventh-hour legislation may
be enacted to prevent the most disastrous strike
in the nations history. With more intimate
knowledge Of the facts perhaps, than any man
in Congress the President utilized this know-
edge a basis for the legislation which he
urged.
Study OF the Presidents recommendations
show that when sfted down, they spell VIC
tory for the trainmen. The trainmen demand
ed an eight-hour day and the President, basing
his words the sanction of society" candidly
says they shall have it. Many nonpartsan OBJ
servers regard the strike" as won already. The
railroads must find consolation in the fact that
Congress is urged to give explicit approval
to inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to determine whether higher freight
rates will be necessary as result of establish
ment OF the eight-hour day
In the end, therefore, the public is to pay,
If the Presidents program is adopted Con-
gres, however, may take different view Of the
situation than that of Mr.. Wilson. Congress
may take the view that no organized body of
men has right to demand an increase in pay
Of S5o,ooo.ooo year with threat that if the
increase is not granted the whole nation must
suffer The President declares that the train
men refused to arbitratc their demands, that
he proposed settlement whereby the eight
hour day would be established, and that other
questions involved be settled later, and that
this plan of settlement was rejected by the rail-
roads
1t is obvious, therefore, that the railroads
have been given two choices, first, to grant
the eght-hour day, or, second to face strike.
The President says that the railroads have held
out for the principle of arbitration and few will
say that the stand taken by the roads is not
fair and reasonable. If Congress takes such a
view, it may evolve scheme OF settlement
somewhat different than that outlined by the
President
There is time for delay. The crisis has
been reached The burden rests upon Con-
grcSs. The nation looks to Congress to act
with expedition, wisdom and due regard for
all OF those who will be affected by its de-
cision.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-30
SWALLOWS EVIDENCE
ON WAY TO LOOKUP

special to The Washington Herald
New York. Aug. 29-WhethCr Herman
ITorowitz. charged with eXtortion, will so
free in court today because he ate one
item of evidence remains to be seen. hut
Detective Giery. who made the arrest,
said he never before believed il possible
a man could swallow a $40 hill without
chewing it, In fact, never before had he
witnessed the highly interesting feat of
p man swallowing any denomination or
kind of money.
Louis Wall. an employing painter.
complained to the Tolic" that HOroWitz
asserted he was n delegate, or business
agent of the Painters Union and
threatened to strike" one of Walls
Jobs unless he gave him $40
Detective Giery instructed Wall to
give Horowitz a marked so bill. Then.
he said. he arrested Horowitz and took
the bill away from him.
The detective said Horowitz walked
along toward the police station as if he
were pondering something and then sud
denly attacked him. In the course of the
fight Horowitz got hold of the marked
s1V bill, Giery said. and bOlted it with
out batting an eye
"Just like q little boy eating candy.
only faster" said Giery.
Then Horowitz went peaceably to the
police station.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-30
ARMY ORDERS.

Orders to Fms, Leut. Frederic 4. waShbrn re
Toked.
First Leuts Elrot, C.. Cw''-r and George Cly7ner
are order 20 active duty.
First IIsits Elo'f e. Cutler and George Clymer
detailed as wcuhcrs Of the board Of medical
ofIc. rs meet a. the Massachusetts General Hos
piial Boston. Mas
second Lae,r C.>hman Hartwsu Is detailed 70
e7'icr the rryt Lass at the Army Signal School.
Iorr Lesverw"rta. Mans
Orders to Ma Louis Il. Rurross amended ~ as
to direct MAJ Burgess to rI0rt to The cast dc
ft.nse comma ndcr for assignment 10 duty
Fir-, LiCut. Hermann Gesner is relieved from
tuu.
Mai Harry J. Hm~rh will prUoe-d to Brooklyn.
Capt. wyli. T CONWAY viii proceed to ioin his
regiment.
The following named orioer. will proceed to Alos
traz. Cal: Fist IIe,r William {. Russell and
Second Lieut. Robert T Snow.
Capt. George NJ Er0"se is assigned TO the Sixth
Field ArllleN
First Lieut. 'our & Montgomery will repor1 to
RILEY Hans
First Lieut.. CIarenc, hnirseT will proceed to
Fort Riley, Ksns
Mai ssmuel V Ham will proceed to the Letter
man General Hospital. PreSdlo Of San Francisco,
Cal.
First Lieut. Herman Herring will proceed to the
Preside n Monterey, Gal
Orders relating TO Capt. Emil j. HuebscheT and
Mai. Charles w Farber revoked.
First Lieut.. Albert B. Kasmpfcr will proceed to
Mont SCmerv Ala
Mai Joseph +. Tracy will rrpor at Washington.
n. G.
First Lieut.. Emory T. Smith vii proceed to
First Lieut. Frank h. Ross will proceed to
GAINESVILLE Va.
FSrst Lieut. Russell l. Maxwell will rroceed to
Lock Haven Pa. and Pttsb'rgh. Pa.
First Lieut. John G. Livingston will proceed to
his home