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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Beautiful Trip---But?

Harry Beardslee, who together with
Dayton Hurd left Clio for Florida on
the last day of October. arrived at
Jacksonville, in that state, on Nov. IL,
the journey having consumed twelve
days. In letter to his parents and
wife Mr.. Beardslee says the roads were
very fine during the entire trip of 1455
miles, with small exceptions. and that
the weather was delightful. He de-
scribes the trip over the Cumberland
mountains as being marked by splendid
scenery and filled with interesting ex-
periences, among which was the ascent
of Mt. Eagle, whose summit is 1900
feet above sea level. To quote from
his letter: "We drove hundreds of miles
over stone and gravel roads, never
turning wheel on common soil; Mich.
igan knows nothing of good roads. u
Mr.. Beardslee then describes a ride of
rs miles through turpentine slashing,
which he says was filled with game, in
cluding many bears and wild hogs. And
then follows this lament: "We look as
though we had the itch, being all COW
cred with bites Of insects. This is GER
tainly rotten country. / now have nc
more respect for a nigger than have
for a hog, because they are just as
dirty. am black from the hot winds
and sun and am out of the notion of
staying or investing in business here.
If the climate does not benefit my head
and ears think shall take the back
track soon, but will come by different
route, so as to see more country" Mr..
Beardslee says that he expects to go as
far south as Miami, in any event, be-
fore returning home.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Billy Sundays Reward

A personal offering of $46, 1929, the
second largest he has ever received,
was given to "Billy" Sunday. the evan
gelist, at the close of his eight weeks
revival campaign in Detroit, week or
so ago. The number of converts for
the final day of his campaign was 8, 1873,
exceeding the record in any single cam
paign he ever conducted. 1t is said
that Mr.. Sunday makes a practice of
giving one-third of his net earnings to
his helpers and that aside from this he
gives large sums to charitable causes.
Contrary to the general belief, perhaps,
it is claimed that Sunday is not very
wealthy man and that when at home
himself and family live in compara-
lively modest residence.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
School Notes.

The Juniors and Sophs beat the
Freshmen and Seniors at football, We'd
nesday, by a score of 26 to O.
The Literary Society will have its
first meeting at the school house We'd
nesday evening, November %, at 1880.
Mildred Jewell will tell the story of
"The Perfect Tribute" and officers
will be chosen.
The second number of the Lyceum
course will be given at the Auditorium
Saturday night, November 18th, admis-
sion ~ and 25 cents. Beilharz will be
the entertainer Mr.. Beilharz has been
on the platform over eleven years and
has given over twenty-five hundred en-
tertainments in the United States and
Canada. He will give variety of i'm
presentations, stories, recitations and
monologues containing humor, pathos.
sense and nonsense. He will also pre-
sent many characters in wigs and cos
tunes. The season tickets for the re-
naming numbers of the Lycenm course
will be $1.00 for adults and $50 for
children.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Change in Ownership

r R. Knight has sold the repair de-
partment of his garage to Floyd Nc
Grady and Fred Miller, who will con-
tinue the business in the same quarters
The sales of Ford and Studebaker cars
have increased to such an extent in this
territory, under the capable direction of
Mr.. Knight, that he has found it neces-
sary to give all of bis time to that end
of the business, hence the sale Of the
repair and sundry department TO men
who can give it the close and personal
attention essential to satisfactory SER
vice. This Messrs. McCrady and Miller
will undoubtedly do, as they are good
workmen, of long experience in the
automobile repair business, and have a
first-class reputation for fair dealing.
Aside from the local agency for Ford
and Studebaker cars. Mr.. Knight and
Mr.. c. G.. Matzen will open, about the
first of next month, mammoth garage
and salesroom in the city Of Flint,
where they will have the exclusive sale
of the Studebaker line. Mr.. Miller.
whose home for number of months
has been in Flint, has. we understand,
moved to Clio, and is occupying rooms
over Ed L. Beeman's store.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Methodist Protestant Notes

Service at the Brick Church at 2 p. m,
The Ladies' Aid, of the Clio Church,
will meet in parlors of the church Thurs
day, Nov. 20.
Mr.. Lewis Fent entertained the Ladies'
Aid of the Brick Church. on Thursday.
An excellent dinner was provided, to
which all did ample justice. After the
business session a musical program was
furnished. The attendance was good,
sixty being present.
"Church Unity VS.. Sectarianism and
Christian Prejudice" topic for the pas
tors sermon at the morning service.
The public is invited. Sunday School
11:15, Christian Endeavor p. m. This
will be a Home Missionary meeting,
conducted by B. S. Jennings, topic:
"Why Christianity is the Hope of Our
Country" The Endeavor meetings are
increasing in interest and enthusiasm.
Everybody invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
new GRAVEL ROAD
NEARING COMPLETION
CONNECTS CLIO WITH MT. MORRIS,
- FLUSHING AND FLINT
When Completed in Other Townships
Will Be One of the County's
Important Thoroughfares

Highway superintendent, j. c. Stout,
says he expects the gravel will all be
laid on the mile and half of road being
constructed south of town, as an extern
sion of Mill street, sometime during the
present week. The amount of gravel
and Stag used in building this section of
road viii be a surprise to many. When
completed it will have required fifty
carloads, or approximately eight hun
dred wagon loads of gravel and about
forty carloads of Stag The construc-
tion of the road has presented some un-
usual difficulties. A large amount of
ditch had to be dug and tile laid in or
der to provide substantial road bed,
before any of the surfacing material
could be laid, and, as matter of fact,
the establishing of the grade along the
entire stretch of road called for the ex-
pendture of an unusual amount of Ia
Dor. The delay thus occasioned was
heightened by difficulty in securing
teams and help during the early part of
tuc SCdoOu anu III
of gravel AS the season is now so far
advanced, and it is likely to freeze at
any time, it is not probable the road
will be rolled this fall. but an effort
will be made to keep it smooth by float
ing, whenever the surface is soft,
meanwhile traffic will do much to pack
it down. When a mile of connecting
road is built in the township of Mt.
Morris, which it is expected will be
done during the coming season. there
will be a continuous gravel road from
Clio to Mt. Morris and Flushing will
ages. 1t is also expected that the con-
struction of the highway will be con-
tinued to the Flint River, which will
provide a gravel road all of the way to
Flint. 1t is not known, definitely, how
much the mile and half of road built
under the direction of Mr.. Stout will
cost, bat it will approximate $1,000. 1t
is conceded that the road has been as
well built as circumstances have per-
mitted and that it is testimonial to
Mr.. Stout's efficience and thoroughness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
GENESEE PIONEER
CLAIMED BY DEATH
JAS. r. BREWER DIES AT HOME IN
MONTROSE
Had Been /. Resident of Michigan Since
1882 and Was SO Years
of Age

A quaint and winning personality, an
interesting link between the past and
present, was removed from among us
forever, Tuesday morning, Nov. 18th.
1916, when James R. Brewer. familiarly
known as ''Uncle Jimmy, passed away
at his home in Montrose township,
where he had resided for more than
sixty years. Despite his very advanced
age, Mr.. Brewer remained remarkably
active, which fact, coupled with his
cheerful optimism and fund of in
teresting "reminiscences concerning the
early history of this country, upon
which he could draw at will, made him
a favorite with very wide circle of
friends. among whom his demise will
occasion sincerest regret. His death
followed an illness of but three days
and was due to old age.
Mr.. Brewer was born March l, 1928,
at Elmira, N. Y, where the early years
of his life were spent. In 1916 he was
married to Miss Phoebe Cooper, whose
death occurred in 1894. In 1901 Mr..
Brewer was married to Mrs. Sarah
Watson, who passed away last March.
He came to Michigan in 1852 and in
1855 settled in Montrose township
which has since been his home. He
was a veteran of the Civil War and
boasted that members of his family had
served in the Revolutionary War, the
War of 1912 and the Mexican War. Mr..
Brewer was the father of seven chill
dren, four of whom survive, as follows;
Almon and Charles. of Montrose;
Phelps, of Arbela, and Richard, of
Flint. Beside these children, Mr..
Brewer is survived by II grandchildren,
az great grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren, making 66 direct
descendants in all. Funeral services
were held from the Montrose M. E..
Church at 1890 o'clock, Thursday. Rev.
Mr.. Marshall officiating and the remains
were laid at rest in Montrose cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Hunter Killed

Milo Thompson, oldest son of Mat
thew Thompson, accidentally shot and
killed himself while hunting on the farm
of Clyde Hoard, in Arbela township,
one day last week. At 8 o'clock on the
day of the accident, the young man left
the house to hunt and expected to be
back in short time. When he failed
to return at supper time, Mr.. Hoard, for
whom he worked, became alarmed and
search was instituted About 9 o'clock
the body was found lying at the foot of
a pile of stumps. 1t was thought that
Mr.. Thompson had attempted to climb
the pile, slipped, and that his gun caught
and was discharged. The body was
cold and the young man had evidently
been dead some hours when found. He
was 25 years old and single.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Grange Meeting

Vienna Grange held q very enjoyable
meeting last Friday evening, at which
time there was initiatory work and an
interesting program was given. o. M.
Field discussed ''The Benefits Derived
From Grange Membership" Mrs. Har-
ley Jennings gave humorous reading
and Miss Elsie Field gave an enjoyable
instrumental solo. The next meeting
viii be on Friday, November "a, when
dinner will be served at noon. followed
by the regular business session and pro-
gram.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Mail Order Fraud

Postmaster Jones is in receipt of a
fraud order issued by the postcffice de-
partment against the National Mail Or
der Brokerage Exchange, of Mime
apolis. This concern advertised to give
silk petticoats for 10c and, strange to
say, there were many who bit, many,
indeed. who are patrons of Clio post
Office. The firm" vamoosed leaving
to the government the duty of return
ing thousands of letters each of which
contained its little ten cents.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
0. f. S. ASSOCIATION
HOLDS FINE MEETING
NEARLY 500 MEMBERS IN CLIO
WEDNESDAY
Vienna Lodge Complimented on IL.
Beautiful Home and on Its Enter
tainment of Guests

The meeting of the Genesee County
Association. y. E. S.. held in the Ma
sonic Temple at Clio, Wednesday after
noon. was characterized by many of
the three hundred or more members in
attendance, as one of the most success
ful and enjoyable in the history of the
Association. Members of Vienna Chap
ter, No. 2S3, as the entertainers, were
accorded liberal share of praise, and
were the recipients of frequent and en-
thusiastic compliments on their posses
sion of one of the most beautiful lodge
homes in the state.
The morning session, was presided
over by Mrs. Mary r. Smith, of
Dawson, president of the Association.
the address of welcome being given by
Mrs. Mabel Gillett,. of Clio. and the
response by Mrs. Agnes r. Bishop, of
Flint. This session was given over to
the transaction of business and the
election of officers, the latter being as
follows:
President, Mrs. l.. Mae Hyatt. Lin
den.
First Vice President. Elwyn Pond.
Flint.
Second Vice President, Mrs. Elsie
Taylor, Clio.
Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Mate Boyd,
Linden.
Marshal, Mrs. Bert Crasper, Swartz
Creek.
Chaplain, Mrs. Leander Church, Flint.
1t was also voted that next semi
annual meeting of the Association
should be held in Swartz Creek on a
date to be fixed later, during the month
of May.
At the noon hour a splendid dinner
was served in the Auditorium to about
$50 guests.
In the afternoon the beautiful de-
grees of the order were conferred on
two local candidates by degree team
of eighteen ladies, two being selected
from each of the nine chapters compris-
ing the Association. The ceremonies
were conducted in the most impressive
manner, and elected much praise from
all who witnessed them. Among those
present was Worthy Grand Patron, VIM.
Quackenbush, of Mt. Clemens, whose
business it was to hold a school Of in
struction, but after witnessing the work
he, like the others. found much to COM
mend and little to criticise. The Grand
Patron is a very capable speaker, and at
the close of his brief criticisms took
occasion to make fine address on the
splendid principles of the order and the
useful place it occupies in society.
Worthy Grand Treasurer, Mrs. Jennie
Newell of Fenton, was also in atten-
dance, and gave short talk, as did also
six past grand officers who were in
attendance from various parts of the
county.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Married
LEAcH-BRowN

LEACH-BROWN
Mr.. Walter Leach and Mrs. Mabel
Brown. of Arbela, were united in
marriage Friday, November 10, at the
M. z. Parsonage, at Caro-, by the Rev.
Mr.. Cansfield. The bride was attired
in gray pussy willow silk, and they
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Elesmore. Saturday evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leach opened their house to their
friends and neighbors and the evening
was spent with games. music and dane
ing. Refreshments were served by Mrs.
Elesmore and Susan Lutzs. cousins of
the bride. assisted by Mrs. Clyde Gfrvin
and Miss Lucy Brewer. After cli had
partaken of the splendid supper, Mr..
and Mrs. Leach passed the candy and
cigars and at about twelve o'clock their
guests departed wishing them a very
happy and prosperous life. -
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Green School Social

Miss Lola Meeker, teacher at the
Green School, gave an enjoyable social
and marshmallow roast to her pupils
the evening before Halloween. The
social was held in the school house,
which was made bright and attractive
through the use of numerous jack
o'lanterns, candles and other appropri-
ate decorations. The scholars had a
merry time and endorse Miss Meeker as
a frst-class entertainer as well as a
first-class teacher.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Vienna Taxes

The state and county taxes 10 be col
lected tins fall in Vienna township will
total 81 as per thousand of valuation.
To this will be added. for those who live
in Clio school district. school tax of
$15.75 per thousand of valuation, max
ing total tax of $23.20 in all Resi-
dents of the township living outside
Clio school district will pay such school
tax as may be assessed in the district
where they reside. and those living
outside the corporate limits of the viii
lage of Clio will pay in addition to the
figures noted above a road repair tax
of $l.50 per thousand of valuation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

There is more Catarrh In this section
OF the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years II was sup
posed to be lncurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies. and by constantly falling
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
Il incurabie. Catarrh Is q local disease
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by f. J. Cheney q
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward 10 offered for any case that Halls
Catsrrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
+. r. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Adjourned Auction Sale

Maxwell Bros. will hold sale of
farm stock and tools on their premises,
two miles east and one and one quarter
mile south of Montrose. on Wednesday,
November 20, beginning at 1890 sharp.
A large and desirable list of property
will be offered for sale. E. L. Powers
will be the auctioneer and John John
son. clerk. Everything will be sold to
the highest bidder.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Mt. Morris Revival Closes

The closing meeting of the evange-
listic services conducted by Rev. j.
Bascom McMinn, in Mt. Morris, was
held Sunday evening. There have been
so conversions during the progress of
the meetings. The revivslist and his
co-workers were given large offering
on the last day of the services.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
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, 1916-11-17
M. E. Church Notes

The regular meeting of the l.. A. S.
will be held in the church parlors, Nov.
22. These sessions are very enjoyable.
All are invited.
Class meeting 9:30 a. M, Sermon 10
a. m, Sunday School 11:15 a. M, Ep-
worth League 6 p. m, subject: "Why
Join the Church," Leader, Bernice
Hymen, Sermon z p. m.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

Cloverieaf Arbor will hold social at
the Southwest Vienna school house, this
Friday evening. Refreshments will be
served and the public is cordially invited
to attend. Bill for refreshments. &c.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
The Christian Church

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. M,
at the Pine Run Christian Church, Mr..
L. Haynes, superintendent of the Flint
City Mission, will deliver an address.
Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Come and hear the story Of this man s
life and profit by it. God will bless
you.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17
Notice

All persons indebted to the firm Of
AyIiffe & Son are hereby notified that
a settlement of such indebtedness must
be made not later than Nov. FL.
l.. Ayliffe & Son,
Per Earl Aylsffe.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

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, 1916-11-17

There viii be box social given at
the Diamond School, Thursday evening.
Novsmbsr %, 1915 Everybody come.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Currier expect to
start for Florida, where they WI re-
main during the winter, about Dec. l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-21
SOCIETY AT DOG SHOW.
Many Motor From New ork and
Ions Island Colonies.

There vas q large attendance OF So
ciety throughout the day. many having
motored from New York and the neigh
boring colonies Of Long Island. The
luncheon hour attracted a large number
to the Turf and Field Club, and among
those lunching there, were Mrs J.. L.
Smith Hadden. Miss Frances MADDEN.
Herbert NJ. Hartman, Mr.. and Mrs. An
gier b. Duke. Mrs. Stephen ii. Peabody,
Miss Diane del Monte, Miss Elsie de
Wolfe, Mrs. Joseph Sampson Stevens,
Herbert NJ. Hartman, J. Macy Willets.
Hildreth X. Bloodgood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan Belmont, Mr., n Mrs. George
T.. Fahys, John McE. Bowman and Mr..
and Mrs. Roland II. Allen.
Some OF Those who promenaded about
the lawn during the judging were Mr..
and Mrs. T Suffern Taller. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Sands willard. Mrs. william NJ.
Fieltmann. Miss Ida Louise Fleitmann.
Miss Anna Sands. Mrs. Hamilton W.
Cary. Miss Ethel Carhart. Mr.. and Mrs.
paschael A. Carter. Mrs, Alfred II. Conk-
ling, Miss Murlel Conkling. Mrs.
Myra D.. Patterson. Miss Clarisse Pat
terson. John w. Minturn. Daniel Law
too. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar L. Richard.
Mr.. M Mrs. A. Butler Duncan. Robert
Sedgwick. Mrs. Roy Rainey. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jules Glaenxer, Etienne Markowskl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Price Renshaw
and Mr., and. Mrs. o. Carley Hartman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-21
DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY.
Mrs. Clarke Can Sell All the Dog
she Raises.

Young stock does not stay long in the
Flirfax kennels owned by Mrs. Frank T.
Clarke. This kennel has gained a niche
IN doggy history as the home OF wonder
ful P~ekingese and P~omeranians. and the
owner says hat demands for good
youngsters are SO numerous that her best
puppies are snapped up az soon as they
are old enough to be taken away.
Among the sales made at Fairfax re-
Gently was that OF the great little
Peklngese bitch which came over from
England recently. This gem brought a
big price and Mrs. Clarke was most re-
luctant to let her 30. One youngster
which this fancier has refused to part
with IL "A chocolate Pom eight months OF
ne which weighs lust one and three
quarters pounds. He represents two
generations of blood bred right in that
kennel. and the owner OF the Fairfax is
most enthusiastic over its chances OF
making a great record when benched.