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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
MASTODON SHELTON
ON H0bS0N FARM
SEVERAL PARTS OF BIG FRAME
FOUND
Tooth Weighs Six Pounds, Toe Bone
Eight Inches Long and Other Frag-
ments in Proportion

The editor went out to the farm OF
VIM. Hobson, in the western part OF
the township, one day last week and
participated in hunt for the remains
of mastodon, mammoth animal OF
prehistoric times, supposed to have
been much like the elephant and possi-
bly, the progenltor of that well known
mammal. The idea that such remains
were to be found at particular place
on the farm was fathered by the fact
that portions of the skeleton of the
mammoth had already been found there.
These fragments and parts were found
about three years ago by Amos Lane,
of West Vienna, and consisted of a
large piece of the pelvis, weighing twen-
ty-fve pounds or more. tooth eight
inches long and four inches wide and
weighing nearly six pounds, part OF
a gigantic rib, bone from the toe of
the monster, which is eight inches long
and four inches through, and other
smaller fragments of bone.
The quest of the editor did not pro-
duce as much as was hoped for, as a
section of rib and several smaller
fragments of bone were all that could
be uncovered, although several wagons
loads of dirt were handled over.
The big animal undoubtedly perished
about where these remains were found,
but in the countless ages that have
passed since that time the members of
his body may have been scattered far
and wide or buried under deposit of
earth many feet deep. 1t is the theory
of scientists that the mastodon may
have lived at period co-eval with pre-
histsric man. but that is more a matter
of speculation than anything else.
Certain it is he lived centuries ago and
that his remains are now rather rare.
In the state of New York, several years
ago, quite a complete skeleton of
mastodon was unearthed, the skull of
which weighed 600 lbs, requiring the
services of six men to lift it from the
excavation. One of the leg bones of
this mammoth was seven feet long and
eight or more inches in diameter at the
middle and the measurements of vari-
Gus parts of the skelton indicate that it
was identical with the one which came
to it's end on the Hobson farm.
Several years ago, in the glacial ice
of Siberia, the bodies of two or three
of these prehistoric mammoths were
found complete. hide, tusks and all,
and last summer, when DR.. Hugh
Graham was in California. he saw at a
museum in Los Angeles, two very
complete skeletons which had taken
from a lava bed, together with the
skeletons of several pre- historic birds.
These animals had evidently been
caught in pit, and the hot lava run
ming around their bodies had preserved
them in very complete manner.
That other parts of the shelton of the
mammoth that died on the Hobson
farm still remain there seems certain,
but it also seems certain. to one who
has tried, that one might have to dig
for several years in order to find them.
The portions of the skeleton found by
Mr.. Lane and the editor may be seen
at The Messenger office.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
Thanksgiving Day

We have not yet received a copy of
the official proclamation, but presume
people will be just as Thankful! as
though they had had the privilege of
reading that time honored document
and that good cheer and a becoming
benevolence will characterize the cele-
bration of Thanksgiving Day, which
will fall upon Thursday, November 80.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
New Trainmaster

j. H. Haggerty has been appointed
trainmaster of the Saginaw division of
the P. M. Ry., to succeed j. N. Martin,
who resigned to become traffic mana
ger for the Buick Auto Co.. at salary
of So, 500 year, an increase of 81, 900
over his former stipend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24

The regular meeting of the w. c. T. U. was
held at the home Of Mrs. Bowren. Nov. Is. A
quiz was given by Mrs. Gilmore and all spent a
pleasant afternoon and hope to see as good an at
tendance at future meetings. Our next meeting
will be mems meeting Members all come and
bring your husbands. 1t will be held in the NJ p.
Church. Tuesday evening. Nov. 2Sth. A short
program will be given and good time is antici-
pated. Mrs. A. A. Williams.
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
Build Many Houses

Bowden Bros, contractors, have done
a very extensive business in Flint since
the beginning of the present year.
They estimate that they have con-
structed seventy-fve complete houses
and have employed in the work a crew
ranging from twenty to forty mer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
Notice to Tax Payers

will be at Mccormick & Conlee's
store on Friday, Dec. 1, and each
Thursday, Friday and Saturday there
after during the month of December
for the purpose of receiving taxes for
the township of Vienna.
Sylvester Pound
Township Treasurer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
School Social

A Shadow Social for the benefit of
Pine Grove School will be held at the
home Of John Loomis, Friday evening,
Nov. "a. Ladies please bring boxes.
Everyone welcome.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24

Arthur Smith. Albert Stuber, Roy
Bowman and Orval Forbush have re-
turned home from a ten days hunting
trip to Otsego county. They saw sew
eral deer, but were unsuccessful in get
ting any.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
Foolish Question

'Platonic love?"
''Yes. How would you define it?"
well, the name gives you the clue.
It's the plated article as compared with
the real thing"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24

'Is your mother in. Willie?" asked a
lady visiting in the suburbs.
''Sure she's in," was the grumpy.
reply. "D'you s'pose I'd be workin'
the garden If she was. away any
wherei" = Boston Evening Transcript
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
School Social

The Pinkham School will have Box
Social at the school house, on Wednes-
day, Nov. 20. Everybody welcome.
Esther S. Ash,
Teacher.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-24
Americas Prosperity

They tell me thou art rich, my country: gold
In gttering flood has poured into thy chest;
Thy hocks and herds increase. thy barns pressed
With harvest and thy stores can hardly hold
Their merchandise; unendng trains rolled
Along thy network rails of East and West;
Thy factories and forges rest;
Thou art enriched in all things bought and sold
But dost thou prosper Better news crave.
dearest country is it we'll with thee
Indeed and is thy soul in health {?
nobler people, hearts more wisely brave
And thoughts that lift up and make them Free
These prosperity and vital wealth
The Hague, Oct. !, 1916 Henry Van Dyke
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
The Wheels OF Wheeling
I dedicated to tho Wheeling Commercial
Association

In West VirEinias busiest spot
The fires OF progress burn.
TO shape the metal while II 3 hot
The wheels OF Wheeling turn.
where boats and railroads never rest
Their wheels that ever Churn
Supply the markets with the bcSt.
The wheels OF Wheeling turn
To hustline shops and greater stores,
The tides of business bend.
To bring good goods from other Shores
The wheels OF Wheeling trend.
Where hospitality holds sway,
And strangers Oft return
Where guests may feel a welcome stay
The wheels OF Wheeling turn.
Her honored pride her natives feel,
And for her welfare strive.
Each with his shoulder 10 the wheel
The wheels of Wheeling drive.
Then lawyers clerks and business men.
Quick to their duty turn:
Join labor's host 10 boost; Look no
The wheels of Wheeling turn.
Then preachers. teachers. priests and all
The natives who return
Join heart and hand with great and
The Wheels Of Wheeling turn.
They turn for bigger. better things.
Some Joy for which we ycarn.
Each cycle some new rradcur brings,
Then wheels Of Wheeling turn.
Then tward the future cleaning bright,
From past and errors turn.
Then, turn for progress. turn with
Ye wheels OF Wheeling. turn.
Turn round ye wheels. throw of the
false.
Bring truth which we may learn.
Turn round for health turn round 1or
wealth.
With power with duty. turn.
Turn for the beautiful and true,
Till hate and strife ar" gone.
Turn for the good in old and new.
For peace, for lovc-turn on.
Then let us live and lot us give.
And petty hatreds Spurn.
Then We shall max" for Wheeling $ sake
Tn. wheels o. Wheeling turn.
Where patriots fought for freedom's
gain.
And loyal powder burned.
BROUGHT 10 the fort by Betty Zane.
The wheels OF Wheeling turned.
At country's call or Nations need
The powers Of Stat" shall learn;
That faster with increasing speed
The wheels OF Wheeling turn.
Well march along and sing our song
of SurrcSs which We shall earn.
Our loyalty we'll prove. 50 long
As wheels of Wheeling turn.
-, us unite to guard The right.
Md unnnr'S lesson learn.
Then wr shall make Ter ''0untr%s sake
The wheels of Wheeling turn.
Anonymous.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
MARSHALS ATTENTION.
Official instructions Issued for Heads
of Divisions of Parade This
Afternoon.

The following official instructions for
the marshals of the parad" this alter
noon were issued last night:
All divisions on streets running norm
and til face south. All divisions on
streets running east and west face west.
You will find lacked on telegraph poles
large cards printed head Of second d.,
vision etc. Back of these you Will
find cards indicating units Of your d.
visions. such as retail houses, employees
National Gas company Of W. Va, etc:
Cards will also indicate positions OF
bands.
MS nearly rs possible have all Your
units formed so as Ia march eight
abreast When units form. have them
form eight abreast and closed up 50
that distance between lines ut eight Will
not exceed one yard. The units can
open out after YOU start your march.
"ii tho command forward march or
the grand marshal tho first. second
and third divisions will start their
parade. The fourth. fifth and sixth Will
start when end Of third division passes
corner of Sixteenth and chapline. Tho
seventh. eighth and ninth divisions viii
start when end of sixth division passes
Fifteenth and Chaplinc. The tenth. elcr-
enth. twelfth. thirteenth and fourteenth
divisions vii start when end of ninth
division passes corner Of Fourteenth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
RESOLUTION OF LOYALTY

A resolution OF loyalty was adopted
Yesterday by the Womans Mite Mission
any Convention of the A. II. E. church
in West Virginia. now in session here,
endorsing the present movement for the
honorinE Of the flag and the fullest eX-
pres sion Of loyalty to the country. The
resolution expresses gratefulness that
the country has been saved from the
horrors of war by the righteous position
and stand Of President Wilson" and
praise his insistence OF the Golden
Rule In dealing with Mexico in spite OF
predatory interests of any privileged
class"
FINALLY" the resolution concludes.
I'VE rc-pledgs and re-cCnsecrate our
selves ut the Nations altar to obey our
countrys call and contribute to her
need
The resolution Is signed by R. &,
Downs. presiding elder: Miss VILLA NJ.
Loe. president; Mrs. Grace Bigelow. sec
Rotary.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

and Chapline. Have your aides give you
notice Of approach OF end OF preccdi ing
division in sufficient time 10 get your
division formed so as 10 move OIL
promptly. The distance between divls-
ions should NOT exceed thirty feet. Al
ter YOU pass the High school reviewing
stand one of the aides Of the grand mar
shall Will. direct YOU to your place OIL
division can reach the business section
Of The city without crossing parade by
coming up the west side Of Main street
bridge At the head of the column we
will try 10 keep the parade moving rap
idly and without any halts, so As not
10 tire the men in rear. and each dlvIS-
ion marshal can help us out by keeping
their divisions closed up and moving.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
WHEELING TO SHOW
Continued From First Page.)
raised for expenses met with much
applause.
Dor,4o9

raised for expenses met with much
applause.
Women In Parade?
4 telephone message was re-
Ccived from Mrs. }. G. Hearne
stating that the letter directed %
her announcing that she had. been
named chairman OF the wonlans
division in the parade had mis-.
carried and was just received yes
terday. She feared IT. was TOO
late 10 recruit the women but that
she would do all she could. Word
was sent her that the committee
was most desirious Of having a
delegation of women in the pa
rade and il was hoped that such
would be done. if possible. "Wo-
men are most welcome" declared
Chairman George W. Lutz.
II was announced that the
Cathedral High school cadets
would turn out in full uniform.
The colored committee. reported
that they would have 20U laymeh
in line beside several fraternal
organizations in full uniform.
The marshals were instructed
10 enforce the order TO the letter
that no advertising matter OF any
kind shall be permitted in the
parade and that such shall be
taken from any paradTr before
the procession starts.
Mayor Kirk swore in 80 men,
bers Of the Wheeling Motorcycle
club last night who will act as
spccia! police along the line OF
march. \ large number of Boy
Scouts, wearing badges. will be
scattered through the crowd 10
give information relative 10 the
emergency hospitals and such.
Pays Beautiful Tribute.
4 feature Of the meeting was
brief but declarative speech made
BY Harry Corcoran of the labor
committee, in dcnouncing those
who were circulating the report
that labor was against the loyal
movement" At the conclusion
MIR. Corcoran was roundly applaud
ed. He emphaticaily declared
that labor had taken no Official
action in participating in the pa
rade nor had any union organiza-
tion, but that labor would be
strongly represented as would
union men. In conclusion he said
that the union and labor organiza-
lions throughout the country held
the American flag In reverence
and that this fact was demonstrate
ed by the American flag being in
every labor hall.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
FLEMING IS HERE q
FOR LOYALTY DAY.
Republican Congressional Candidate
Arrives to Witness Patriotic
Demonstration.

Hon. Thomas W. Fleming, RepublI.
can nominee for Congress-. and son,
Mr.. Sweeney Fleming, run down from
Fairmont last evening. to be present
Day" demonstration. Mr.. Fleming 10
confident that he will have no trouble;
in defeating his Democratic opponent
this fall. He looks to be in nne fettle.
for the campaign, but says that so far
he has made no arrangements Tor
Headquarters. He assures The Intelu.
gencer that in good time he will or.
ganize his forces, and that he will gtySS
the district the most active canvass :
has ever known. J:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
BOY SCOUTS AS AIDES.
Companies Prom Surrounding 3oW11
VIII Take Fart in Loyalty Day ~
Demonstration ~

Probation officer r L. FRAZIER yss-.
terday announced that the Boy ecoutB
Of Wheeling and vicinity would Be IN
line for tho big Loyalty day parade
The scouts are to meet at the fountain.
on Chapline street. at 1880 O'clock %
form for the procession Col Franer
will be in charge.
All scouts that report in uniform Win
act as aides, while every member OF q,
scout organization within this vicinity
is expected to participate. CompanfeA
from Bellaire st. Clairsville, WelhpurH.
Moundsvi1le, Elm Grove and other towns
are expected to participate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
BENWOOD FIREMEN
Will Take Part in Loyalty Day Parade
This Afternoon-Fu1l Mem
bership Expected.

At a special meeting OF the volunteer
fire department Of the Fourth and Fifth
wards of Bcnwood. held last night. final
arrangements were made for participa-
ton in tho. Loyalty day parade 10 be
held here this afternoon. II Is expected
that there will be the full membership
in line.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
LITTLE BURSTS
OF PATRIOTISM

Members or the Wheeling Ministerial
Union met yesterday afternoon at the
Y. NJ. G.. a. and unanimously decided
to tako part in the Loyalty day parade.
Assurance was received from a number
OF the clergy who were unable TO attend
that they would pursue the course
adopted by The meeting. thus assuring
Il good representation from the Minis
tertal Union. The ministers Will meet
at the First English Lutheran church.
at 1:45 o'clock today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
FIRST ORDER ISSUED
Gen. H. E. Caldabaugh Of Boys Brl.
aade, Issues General Order No. l.
Yesterday for Camp.

General order No. l. for the annual
outing Of the Boys Brigade. was is
sued yesterday by Gen. H. f. Calda-
bauch. The order covers the cost TO
the boys and the paraphernalia that
each is to take with him when the
steamer Liberty departs for Sisters
Vile on Thursday. July 20. The out.
ing will continue until July %: and it
is expected that more than l2O boys
will take part The camp will be To-
rrtcd at NiddlebOurQe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
LEWIS TO LEAD SPANISH
AMERICAN WAR VETS
Final Meeting to Arrange Plans for
Their Part in Loyalty Day Parade
Held in Police Court Room.

At meeting Of the S7anish-Amer-
lean war veterans and the men who
have seen service III foreign wars,
night. J. G.. Lewis Of the Seventh Ohio.
was chosen captain Of the squad that
will turn out today in the Loyalty Day
parade. All members of the organiza,
ton tha; were present last night and
those that were not. are asked to report
AT the Baltimore & Ohio depot today
at 80 TO join their comrades. An
invitation is extended to Quietly vet
Grams 10 march with the local men,
Flags and badges will be furnished at
the rendezvous.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Tenth pivision-On Chapline street.
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets.
Eleventh DivIsion--Op Chapline street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets,
and On Twelfth street. cast OF Chapllne.
Twelfth Division-on E"ff street.
north Of Twelfth street.
Thirteenth Divsion-On Chapilna
street, between Eleventh and Tweitth
streets.
Fourteenth Dlvis.on-On Chapline
street, north Of Eleventh.
J. S. JONES,
Chief Marshal.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

The reviewing stand for the parade
vii! he al the Wheeling High school on
tons were made. such as erecting plat
forms and decorating the building. The
decorations and erection Of the plat
forms was in charge OF the manual tram
ing department under the direction or
l'rof. W. u Carpenter. Preparations 20
seat more than L hundred were made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

This afternoon at 1880 o'clock. the
me mbevS Of tho Junior class and the
boys swimming classes Of the y. NJ. {.
\. are requested 10 meet at the assocta-
ton building TO make preparations TO
enter the parade. According TO an an
nouncemcnt. II IS expected that there
will be large representation from the
Y NJ. Z. a. in line.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
MARSRALS' AIDES

Tho aides Of the Fourth division. com
inanded by n". ". P Mcgrail. Will con
Sist of Or. Robert J. Reed. Dr. J. ..
or tho First division. commanded by
John Cummins. are J. S. Brennan ana
Albert Schcnk. Jr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
o. C. T. MEET AT a. o. q. W.

All members of the United Commercial
Travellers lodge lodge with all out-of-
town members, are requested to meet
this afternoon a o'clock at the a.
o, L. W. hall. Chapline street 10 join
the parade. Frank zook will be in COM
mand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

No attempt was made by the Wheel
Ing HiGh school and public schools 70
have a representation in the parade this
afternoon. Realizing that the majority
OF the students would march with the
various clubs and sunday schools the
project was abandoned.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

The Fairgrounds OF the city VIII ne
closrd during this afternoon on account
Of the Loyalty Day parade. This action
was taken by Recreation MANAGER Guy
Holden and staff at a meeting hcld re-
Gently.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Business houses and practically every
restaurant In the city will close a. noon
today 10 permit the employees TO paruci-
pate in the parade this afternoon; ~
number OF the business houses VIII re-
open in the evening. and the restaurants
will open in time for dinner.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Tho members OF the United CONNER
cial Travellers division who arc 10 par
ticipate In the parade today, have COM
pleted ARRANGEMENTS and. will meet at tho
headquarters OF the association. at 1l?9
Chapline street. AZ l o'clock this after
noon. They will wear tho uniforms used
in the 1914 Grand Council convention
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

\ bevy OF pretty girls Will d!stri-
butte flags among the members OF tho
Linsly Institute alumni this afternoon
when tnry gather at Fifteenth street be
nominal charge Will DO made for the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

c. \. Thomas. councillor OF the John
A. Logan. council No %. Jr. O. 7. n. NJ,
has ISSUED notice requesting the mcnI-
hers OF that body TO meet al the Waldorf
building at l:30 O'Clock for formation
in the parade Sister councils are invit-
ed 10 participate with the local council;
The members OF tho wheeling council
10. are requested 10 meet al the Same
time and place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

One OF the delegations that Is expected
10 prove a big attraction in the parade
this afternoon is THAI of the Macademy
club. They will make their appears nee.
nearly nInty strong. and will be attlred
in white trousers, blue coat and straw
hats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Galway. chaplain. will meet Mt the Car
roll club this afternoon at l CLOCK ~
nnrtlcinate IN the parade.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Never in the history Of Wheeling has
there been such q demand for flags as
occasloned by the parade today. Many
Of the manufacturing concerns arc or
derins them for their employees. and It
Is expected that before the day is over
the sale Will have reached more than
on 0nn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Members Of the Carroll Council. ~.
5O4, knights 81 Columbus. Will meet at
the carroll club this afternoon al 100
O'Clock, II make preparation TO take part
in the Loyalty day parade.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

Tho banks OF Wheeling will close al
noon today and vii not reopen until
Monday morning. This was decided al
q recent meeting of the Wheeling Clear
ing House Association.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

The Cathedral Cadets are expected 20
make an attractive appearance when
they participate in the Loyalty day par
ade this afternoon. The Will be IN luit
Uniform and at the order Of Louis Weld
nor, major. they will meet at the Carroll
club this afternoon at ! O'Clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15

All arrangements for the Wheeling
Camp. No. 64I4. Modern Woodmen or
America. to participate in the parade
this afternoon. have been completed and
al 1880 they are requested TO meet at
$50 o'clock at Sixteenth and Chapilne
streets. The Uniform Ranks Of the
order are asked to appear IN lnil uni
FORM with sidearms. The notice was
signed by Walter Brown. consul