The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-05-19

towns we have VISITED on similar occa-
sions this year big heaps of rubbish
were observed in front of resi-
dences and business places ready to be
carted away by the corporation.
We've got the rubbish. Now, the
question is will we get it to the street
line? Never will be an opportunity to
dispose of it cheaper.
Knowing the land fronting on Vienna
Street that used to be occupied by the
hotel has passed into the possession of
the Michigan Railway Co., it has been
the hope of the community that the
new owners would build nice waiting
room upon it. The fact that the rail-
road company has purchased materials
for re-decorating and improving their
present waiting room in the Willis
block seems to indicate, however, that
the building of new waiting room is
a more or less remote probability.
One of the cherished possessions of
C. w. Jobson, is beautifully fashioned
willow basket, made by .Indian Dave"
a famous old Indian, who lived near
Millington and was known to everybody
in that vicinity. Dave was 108 years
old when he made Mr.. Jobson's basket,
but his craftsmanship was splendid and
with proper care the basket will last a
lifetime. The basket is sample of an
art that is passing and is well worth
preserving.
Will Franklin, the well-known Flint
attorney, formerly resident of Clio,
was so unfortunate as to lose his auto
by theft, Friday evening. The ma
chine, Ford, was taken from the rear
of Mr.. Franklin's Office where he had
parked it. 1t was locked, but picking
the lock seems to have been an easy
matter for the thief. Mr.. Franklin
was in Clio, Saturday, while on tour
Of nearby towns trying to get some
trace of the machine, but so far as we
have been able to learn has not yet
been able to do so.
Those of our friends who are looking
for some charming place to go, either
on an outing or fishing expedition, are
invited by E. S. Ellsmore to visit his
resort at North Lake. near Millington.
He says the lake is charmingly situated
and that the fish can generally be caught
or bought, the latter being mighty
handy alternative. Boats and meals
are always at the command of visitors.
Among the equipment is boat 36 feet
long and six feet wide made from a
single pine log; it is 35 years old and is
to-day as sound as ever.
Mrs. Marshall M. Smith was the re-
cipient of most pleasant visit, Friday,
when about twenty ladies, comprising
the membership of the Research Club,
of Flint, called at her home to spend
the day and enjoy their regular pro-
gram. Mrs. Smith is herself men,
Der of the club, and in order that she
might not be in any wise embarrassed
the ladies brought well filled baskets
from which a splendid picnic dinner
was provided. AS may easily be i'm
agined, the affair was of the most
charming character.
!, John Carter, who was here last week
J for the purpose of closing up deal to
: sell his house and lot, says that the
building business in Detroit and its sub
! urbs is very much on the boom. The
houses built by himself and Mr.. Wright
have usually been sold before they were
finished. and the house built by Mr.
Carter for his own occupancy, and into
which he moved last week, he was
, offered 100000 in cash for, and while
! that figure would have netted him a
nice profit he was unable to take it be-
. cause he had to have the building fol-
his own use, being unable to rent.
Contractor F. j. Bremen, who has
, the contract for the construction of the
new school house, has been having his
troubles ever since beginning work or
, the job. In the first place it has beer
, almost impossible for him to get the
required amount of help. regardless Of
, prices offered, and in the next place
the frequent rains, coupled with quick.
sand and springs, which have beer
struck. have made progress difficult
and slow. The foundation is now part
ly in, however, and it is hoped that the
, elements and other unfavorable obsta
cles will be no longer troublesome.
, We want to say just word to those
. who received subscription statements
q offering certain concessions if such Ions
, standing accounts were paid this month
You are asked to remember that W,
have tried to be accommodating ant
fair; that we have tried to run The Mes
senger in manner that would enlis
: your friendship and support, that in or
: der to continue to do this we must hav,