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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13
HIS HOLINESS NOTIFIED
OF GERMAN MOVE

Berlin, Dec. 12.-His holiness, Pope
Benedict XIV, was notified of Ger
many's peace move in note handed
by the German minister to the vati-
can, DR.. Otto Won Muehlberg, today
to Cardinal Gasparri, secretary of
state of the vatican.
The note read as follows:
According to instructions received,
have the honor to send to your emf
nnce copy of declaration which
the imperial German government to-
day by the good Offices of the powers
intrusted with the protection of Ger
man interests in the countries with
which the German empire is in a
state of war, transmits to those states
and in which the imperial government
declares itself ready to enter into
peace negotiations.
"The Austria Hungarian, Turkish
and Bulgarian governments did the
same.
"The reasons which prompted Ger
many and her allies to this step are
manifest. For two years and a half
this terrible war has been devastat-
ing the European continent. Unlim-
tied treasurers of civilization have
been destroyed; wide grounds have
been soaked with blood.
millions of brave soldiers have
fallen in battle; millions have return
ed home as invalds. Grief and sor-
row fill almost every house. Not only
upon the belligerent nations but also
upon neutrals the destructive conse-
quences of the gigantic struggles
weigh heavily. Trade and commerce
carefully built up in years of peace
ARE depressed; the best forces of the
nations have been withdrawn from
the production of useful objects.
Europe, formerly given to the
propagation of religion and civiliza-
tion and trying to find solution for
social problems and the home of
science and art and all peaceful labor,
now resembles one immense war
camp in which the achievements and
Athe labor of decades are doomed to
@Annihilation.
4 Germany carries on war of de-
@fense against enemies that aim-at her
Adcstruction. She fights In order to
q assure the integrity of her frontiers
81 md the liberty of the German nation,
|$SAor the right which she claims to de-
'rV"'op freely its, intellectual and eco
nolic energies in peaceful competi-
til. and on equal footing with other
n, ms.
ore and more the plans of con-
1prs, on the part Of our ene9hies have
been manifested. But all these eff
hts are unable to shatter the heroic
ta'ics Of the Teutonic allies that pro-
~ the frontiers of their countries,
s'rg'hened by the certitude that
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13
Whenever You Need General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13
and equipment groups.

and equipment groups.
Coppers, shipping stocks and
shares supplies of all descriptions to
the Allies showed average losses of
3 to points.
Rails held fairly steady, yielding
only l to 2 points, and being among
the first to rally in the very mode
rate recoveries Of the early afternoon
The financial community expressed
the greatest interest in the news
from Berlin, but declined to make any
comment in the absence of definite
advices.
Over 100000 shares changed
hands by noon
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13
SEVERAL REPORTS HEARD
Convention Sermon Will be Preached
Today by Rev. ]. II. Mitchell,
Scranton.

Newberry, Dec. 1.-THE ninth ses-
sion of the South Carolina Baptist
Convention convened in the Newberry
Court House at 7:30 this evening. An
address was delivered by President
T. T. Hyde, of Charleston. Addresses
of welcome were delivered by Mayor
Z. F. Wright, Prof. A. G.. Bowers and
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13
WHEAT TUMBLES
ON PEACE NEWS
Drops Nearly Ten Cents a BusheI
Stocks Unsettled-Cotton
Rises.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Whcat broke
eight cents on the Chicago board of
trade on receipt of the news of the
proposals for peace of Germany and
her allies. May sold last night at
1.75 1-8. Within Is minutes after the
opening today the price touched
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-12-13

The QuInlne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Of Its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE BROMO DUMMIES is better than ordinary
Quintne and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head Remember the full name and
look for the signature of 4. w. GROVE. 2Sc,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Masonic Semi Centennial

Sometime during the coming January,
Vienna Lodge, No. 2U5, F. & A. M,
will reach the fiftieth mile post in it's
history, on which occasion an appropri-
ate celebration will be undertaken. De-
tails have not as yet been worked out.
but it is expected the grand master and
perhaps other grand officers will be
present and a program will be pre-
sented which will render the event
memorable in befitting degree. Wen
ma Lodge now has one of the finest
homes in the state, and on this notable
occasion will be able to exhibit to its
guests some very tangible evidences of
the labors and achievements Of its
membership during the half century of
its existence.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Methodist Protestant Notes

The pastor will preach from an inter-
esting theme on Sunday morning.
"What is Meant By Belief in Christ. "
A good attendance is desired. Sunday
School at 1l:15; Christian Endeavor at
900 p. M, topic for discussion, "Man-
illness and Womanliness," Mrs. Swi-
hart, leader. The Endeavor meetings
are increasing in interest and all young
people should be present.
Service at the Montrose church at
200 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid will meet in the
church parlors, Wednesday afternoon.
The Young Mems Class and Lamp
lighters will meet with Clyde Bunker
on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Special
arrangements are being made to make
this profitable and social evening.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Gives Birds Credit

In the front window of the Messen-
ger office may be seen some very hand
some and perfect apples, of several
different varieties, sent us by Thomas
Oliff, from Roscommon County, near
Houghton Lake, where his summer
home is located. In his letter relative
to the apples Mr.. Oliff says: ''The
apples were taken from two orchards
that have never been sprayed. | ex-
amined nearly every tree and found but
one apple that had been stung and that
laid on the ground. There are numbers
of migratory birds here yet, and there
were a great many more during the
summer, among which l noticed several
varieties that l have not seen at home
in years. A dozen or more blue birds
were around our house all summer.
certainly think this is one of the best
arguments and proofs of what the birds
do in destroying the insects that spoil
all our fruit, providing it is not sprayed,
and sometimes if it is. The birds are
among our best friends and should be
protected. There is small growth of
underbrush between our cottage and the
lake and the birds could be seen there
most anytime during the summer look
ing for insects.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Montrose w. c. T. u.

On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2l, at
2:3o, Hon. M. J. Tanning, of Philadel-
phia. Pa, temperance lecturer of
national fame, will give an address to
the people of this vicinity on the Village
streets if weather permits. If stormy.
will arrange for an indoor meeting at
some convenient place.
The delegates elected to the county
convention at Atlas, Oct. 1920, from
the Montrose w. c. T. u, are Mrs. E.
j. Swartz. Mrs. W. Wright; alternates,
Mrs. George Eastman and Mrs. j. M.
johnson. The president, Mrs. Terrell,
will also attend.
Would like to state Mr.. Herbert III.
Rood gave his address at the Taymouth
fair and not at Mrs. Alice Johnston s
as stated last week.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
M. E. Church Notes

The E. l.. Bible Study Class will meet
at the home of L. d. Hayes, Monday
evening, at Z o'clock. Visitors always
welcome.
Rev. C. E. Benson, of Dawson, will
occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning
and in the evening Rev. H. F. Schwartz
kopf, also of Dawson, will conduct
the union service.
Glass meeting, $3.50 A. M, Sermon,
10 A. M, Sunday School, 11:15 A. M,
Epworth League, 6 P. M.-Subject:
"Second Mile Religion, Leader Naomi
Holmes; Sermon, P. M.
The members of the Epworth League
and friends are invited to attend
service at the McMinn Tabernacle, in
Mt. Morris, Wednesday evening, Oct
ober 25. This is designated as" Young
Peoples Night"
The regular meeting of the l.. A. S,
will be held in the church parlors, We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock. At the
close of business session the Ruths will
banquet the Esthers. All are urged to
be present. as a very enjoyable after.
noon is expected.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPENED MONDAY
TOTAL ENROLMENT OVER THREE
HUNDRED
New Building Provides Splendid Con-
veninces and is a Source of Inspir-
alton to all.

While difficulties in completing the
new building delayed the opening of
Clio Public schools for about six weeks.
the enthusiasm that marked the first
weeks session. consequent upon the
possession of bright and spacious, new
school home, promises to more than
compensate for the loss of time in get
ting started.
On every hand is heard commendation
of the new building which is one of the
best in the state, comparing it with
others in towns of similar size. The
enrolment in the various rooms is as
follows: High School, rs; seventh and
eighth grades, forming the junior
high schooD 76; fourth and fifth grades,
So; second and third grades, Sc; firsit
grade and kindergarten, 81. Total 316-
The faculty is as follows, Superin-
tendendent w. d. White, sciences;
Principal, Miss Nina Tice, mathemat-
les; Veola Clifford, English and history;
Mrs. Kent McLain. Latin and German;
Kent McLain and Mrs w. ID. White,
junior high; Miss Grace Lash, fourth
and fifth grades; Miss Flora Haven,
second and third grades: Miss Mable
BlacKney, first grade and Kindergarten;
Miss Paulger, music and art.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Matrimonial
MONTNEY-MASON

At 600 O'Clock, Wednesday evening,
at the M. E. parsonage in Clio, oc-
Cured the marriage of Miss Grace
Montney, daughter of Mrs. Henry
Montney, of this place, to Glenn T.
Mason, son of Geo. Mason, of Mt. Nor
ris. Rev. E. C. C. Benson performed
the marriage service according to the
impressive and beautiful ritual Of the
M. +. Church, the bridal couple being
attended by Miss Nellie Hitler. of Clio,
as bridesmaid, and Dan Dunham, of
Flint, as best man. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony the happy couple
left on honeymoon trip which will in
clude Detroit, Armada. and other points
in the state. On their return they ex-
pect to reside with the brides mother.
where they will be at home to their
friends after October 26. In conclusion,
we feel it permissible to say that the
bride has been one of Clos most esti-
mable young ladies and that the groom
bears an equally fine reputation, so that
their many friends find sincere pleasure
in congratulating them and in wishing
for them every possible success and
happiness in their future life together.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
A Happy Surprise

On Tuesday afternoon. Oct. 10th,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ Beeman, who have
been spending few weeks in Fenton
with Mr.. Beeman's sister, Mrs. H. S.
Chaplin, were happily surprised when
four friends from their former home in
Clio, came to visit them. On arriving
at Mr.. Chapin's the Clio folks found
the door locked and all absent from
home. so one of them left the others at
the door and instituted search for the
absent ones. And. do you believe it,
he found them at the opera house?
However, not attending the theatre,
dance or card party, but rather relig-
ious revival service, the best real en-
joyment the world affords. AS Mrs.
Chaplin and her guests sat waiting for
the service to begin, one of Clos hus-
Ting young business men appeared be-
fore them, asking them to return home
with him, as he had surprise await
ing them, which invitation they we're
quick to accept and with Mrs. Pettis,
of Fenton Ia former resident of Clio),
they returned to the Chaplin residence
where to their great surprise they
found Rev. and Mrs. Bigelow, Of Los
Angeles, CAL, and Mrs. Worth, of
Clio. Mr.. and Mrs. Beeman certainly
were surprised and delighted, as well,
and the visit, though short, was very
much appreciated and enjoyed. Wv
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Registration Notice

Notice is hereby given, that the board
of registration of the township of vi
emma will meet for the purpose of COM
pleting the list of qualified voters of
said township and of registering the
names of all persons who shall be
possessed of the necessary qualifica-
tions of electors. and who may apply
for that purpose, on Saturday, the 18th
day of October A. D., 1916, at Glenn
Williams office, and that said board of
registration will be in session on the
day and at the plac above mentioned
from 900 o'clock in the forenoon until
500 o'clock in the afternoon of that
day for the purpose above specified.
BY order of the board of registration
of the township of Vienna.
Glenn Williams,
Township Clerk.
Dated at Clio, Mich, Oct. l6, A. D.,
1916.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Ladies Organize

Several ladies of Pine Grove met at
the home of Mrs. Chas. Allgeo, recent
ly, and organized Mutual Improve
ment Club. The first meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Arch Sears,
where an interesting program was
given, and the next meeting will be
held with Mrs. Sam Ash on the second
Wednesday in November. The second
Wednesday in each month has been
selected as the date for future meet
ings. The club will hold box social
at the home of Mrs. John Downs, Oct.
81. to which the public is cordially in
vited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Wounded in France

Mrs. Rob DAILY has received the sad
intelligence that her brother, Fred
Douglas. of Petrolia, Ont, has been
severely wounded in action while serv-
ing with the Canadian army ''some-
where in France" 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Douglas was guest of
his sister. few weeks ago, shortly
before his regiment left for foreign
service. He is now in one of the mill
tary hospitals and the friends he made
while here will join in the hope that he
may be restored to health.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Christian Church

The Christian Church at Pine Run
extends cordial invitation to all to
come out next Sunday at 2:30 p. M.
and hear Mr.. Cranston of the Central
Christian Church of Flint. Mr.. Gram
ston is very efficient speaker: he is
captain of the Gospel team of that
church, also secretary of the Mission
Board, and we feel sure you will be
pleased with his discourse. He will be-
assisted by Verne Powell, who is an ex-
cellent singer. Come and hear them
and God will bless you.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
State Dairymen's Meeting

The meeting of the Dairymen's Pro-
tective Association. held at M. A. c.,
Tuesday was attended by about 1000
delegates from various parts of the
state and vigorous action was project.
ed looking to the Advancement of dairy.
ing interests from the producers stand.
point. Those in attendance from this
section were: Isaac Gillet, l. R. Field,
Fisk Brown, A. j. Littlefield, Clark
Hill, Ray and Fred Green and A. j.
Brabazon. Another meeting of the
local association will be held in the near
future.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Temperance Speech Tonight

This, Friday evening, at the Auditor
ium, M. j. Tanning, one of the most
powerful advocates of temperance in
the United States, will give an address
in favor of prohibition in Michigan.
Every elector will find it instructive
and entertaining to hear this speech
and the public is cordially invited
Practically every business place in Clio
has agreed to close its doors during the
progress of this important discussion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
County Association, o. E. S.

Genesee Association, o. E. S, will
meet in Clio, at the Masonic Temple,
on Friday, November II. The forenoon
will be devoted to a business session
and election of officers and in the after.
noon the degrees will be exemplified by
a degree team made up of representa-
tives of the different chapters in the
association. A large crowd is expected
and the meeting is anticipated with
much pleasure by members of the
order
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
COUNTY AGENT
LEADS BUSY LIFE
INVESTIGATES AND PROTECTS
MANY CHILDREN
Large Increase in Population of County
Has Multiplied Duties of
the Office

The rapid growth of population in
Genesee county, especially in the city
of Flint, within the past few years, has
brought about conditions that make the
life of the county agent and truant Off
Ger busy one. A large foreign popu-
lation has come to the city during that
period and congestion in living quarters
has resulted in great increase in
juvenile incorrigibility, calling for inves-
tigation and action on the part of the
county agent. For example, during
the first two days of last week County
Agent w. r. Hopkins was called upon
to investigate three cases of delin-
quency on the part of young girls, the
first. originating in Montrose. where a
brother was accused of serious offense
against the chastity of his sister, the
second from Grand Blanc. where a
father was accused of similar offense
against his twelve-year-old daughter,
and the third case in the city where a
mother complained of the waywardness
and incorrigibility of her fourteen-year-
old daughter. All of these cases had to
be examined carefully and suitable
action recommended to the courts, in
cluding prosecution of the offenders in
some csses, and the commitment of the
children to reformative institutions in
others. Besides the cases mentioned
there were many other instances OF
waywardness on the part of both boys
and girls that required painstaking in
vestigation and the exercise of good
judgment in disposing of them, for
often the whole future of boy or girl
rests upon the action of the officers at
the time they are first dealt with off.
cially. Mr.. Hopkins says that he has
made it point to ascertain the results
attained through the commitment OF
juvenile offenders to the various re-
formative institutions provided fol
them, and is emphatic in approval. He
says that many boy and girl who were
burden to their parents and society ir
general when committed to those insti.
tutions, come out of them morally re.
generated and fill useful and respect.
able stations in life. Lastly, and we
beg to reiterate this statement. which
we have made before, we do not be-
lieve better selection could have beer
made for county agent and truant off
Ger than w. r. Hopkins, an opinion
which we happen to know is shared by
the officials of all the courts with which
he co-operates, and regardless of theil
political affiliations. He has had many
years of experience as business man,
he has seen life under varying condi
tions, he is "wise to the game" so tc
speak, and is. moreover, a man OF
quick and genuine sympathies, so that
all in all he is specially adapted to the
important service he has been called
upon to discharge. Let us hope thai
he can find it consistent with his pri
vate interests to continue to perform
that service for long time to come.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
BARRUS-LONG

On Wednesday, October 18, at the
home of the brides mother in Olivet,
the marriage of Miss Lucine Barrus to
Merlin Long was solemnized, Miss Rose
Smith, of this place, being in attendance
and acting as bridesmaid Miss Barrus
will be remembered as having been a
very efficient member of the faculty of
Clio High School, last year, as well as
having been popular in the social life
of the village, and consequently will be
the recipient of the heartiest best wish
es, on behalf of herself and husband, of
her many friends here. We understand
that Mr.. and Mrs. Long will reside in
Lansing, where home had been pre-
pared in advance for their occupancy.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Boy Kicked By Horse

(. The nine year old son of sMr. and
Mrs. John Loomis, of Thetford. WAS
kicked by horse which he was leading
to water last Sunday and sustained a
rather serious fracture of the skull.
The frontal bone of the forehead was
broken for space of about two inches.
where the horses hoof struck, so that
the injury missed being of fatal char
acter by very narrow margin. Surg
ical aid was given the little lad and he
is now making nice progress toward re-
covery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
HOW APPENDICITIS
CAN BE PREVENTED

Clio people should know that few
doses of simple buckthorn bark, glycer-
inc, ETC., as mixed in Adler-i-ka, often
relieve or prevent appendicitis. This
simple mixture removes such surpris-
ing foul matter that ONE SPOONFUL
relieves almost ANY CASE constipa-
ton, sour stomach or gas. A short
treatment helps chronic stomach trou-
bic. Adler-i-ka has easiest and most
thorough action of anything we ever
sold. +. Z. Huyck, druggist.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Interesting Grange Meeting

Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Field, their daugh-
ter, Elsie, and the editor and wife at
tended a meeting of Genesee County
Pomona Grange, held with Flushing
Grange last Friday. The program was
most interesting ard Flushing Grange
proved itself generous and delightful
entertainer. The next meeting of Gen.
esee Pomona will be held with Fenton
Grange on the 9Th of November.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20

Mrs. Rebecca McLain, aged SO, died
at the home of her son, w. j. McLain,
West Vienna, Thursday morning, Oct
10, the cause of death being diabetic
coma. Deceased came from her home
in Owosso last Sunday for few weeks
visit, but was taken i'll on Tuesday. and
failed gradually until death ensued.
She is survived by six children, and
funeral services will be held from her
late home in 0wosso at date to be
fixed later.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20

The virginians, one of the finest COM
panies of colored vocalists and musi-
clans on the lyceum platform, will be
heard in Clio, Saturday evening, Oct.
.2S. This will be the first number of
the High School course and is deserv-
ing of liberal patronage.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
Died

Mrs. Maria Dodge, aged Sc, died at
her home in Birch Run township, Mon
day, Oct. 16, of the infirmities incident
to her advanced age. She is survived
by three sons, Edward, George and
Carlton. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon, interment being
made in Birch Run cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-10-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
'Tis the Last Rose of
Summer

IT'S the last rose of summer
Left blooming alone;
All her lovely companions
Are faded and gone;
No flower of her kindred,
No rosebud is nigh
To reflect back her bushes
Or give sigh for sigh
I'll not leave thee, thou lone one!
To pine on the stem;
Since the lovely are sleeping,
Go, sleep thou with them;
Thus kindly scatter
Thy leaves DER the bed
Where thy mates of the garden
Lie scentless and dead
So soon may follow
When friendships decay,
And from Loves shining circle
The gems drop away
When true hearts lie withered,
And fond ones are flown,
Oh, who would inhabit
This bleak world alone ?
Thomas Moore.