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Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm. / will sell at public sale at
my home one-h half mile west Of Milford on road
leading from Haven Mills to Shawnee. on
Wednesday, April 18Th, 1917,
sale starting at l2 o'clock noon. unless this day
woud be stormy. when sale will be held the next
clear day.
LIVE STOCK.
Gray Mare, years old, sound and gentle. will
work anywhere. Sorrel Horse, years old weighs
1000 pounds, sound and broke. A Bay Mare and
Black Horse, good work team. Heifer, u years
old, good stock.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Tiger Transplanter, Sweet Potato Digger Low
wheel Farm Wagon. York Carriage, Surrey. One
Horse PloW. Two Horse Plow. Ohio Riding Guilt
vator, Hand Harrow, Three-Row Marker, set Of
Wagon Springs. Carriage Pole, Cross-eut Saw,
Lawn Mower, suit Of Carriage Harness 2 suits of
Wagon Harness, sets Of Rope Harness, a long
Rack for baskets. 200 new Wire Hoop Baskets, lot
Of Sacks. Hoes. Forks and ShOVels.
Kitchen Range nearly new. Air-tght Coal Stove.
l0-gauge Double Barrell Shot Gun.
An articles offered for sale practically new.
Terms Cash. H. D. JOHNSON.
VIM. Ramsey. Auetioneer.
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13

FOR SALE-Tomato Seed New Stone and
Greater Baltimore. These are the best main crop
varieties and the seed offer is Of my own saving
paid $50. Asparagus Roots Barrs Mammoth and
Palmetto, 1000, Sl.75. H. Austin. FELTON, Della
ware. 3-l6 6tp
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13

WAN TED will exchange four good City Lots
value 5000. for a Small Farm in Delaware or
Maryland, convenient 10 store and good school,
Address E. Phillips. Apartment 80 The Bruins
wick. " Washington, d. C. 4-6-3t
Milford chronicle., 1917-04-13
dHilfnrn Gllrunirlr.
FRIDAY. APRIL I3. 1917.

FRIDAY. APRIL l3. 1917.
AWNINGS. TENTS. CANVAS COVERS Etc
guaranteed by makers Of experience. r. J Smith
4 Co. 2O7 Walnut. Philadelphia. l2-29tf
We have a nice line of good. clean Grass Mix
ture. The Pierce Hardware Co. Milford, Del.
Phone a. 1t
Wednesday evening. April 18th The Milford
Trust Company gives a Free Moving Picture Show
81 the Palace Theatre. All cordially invited II
You are invited to see the picture showing the
inerworkings Of a bank given By The Milford Trust
Co. at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday evening,
April 18th. Admission free II
There is lot Of difference between good colony
hover and one that is perfectly satisfactory. Try
the Eureka and have the best results. The Pierce
Hardware Co. Milford Del, Phone Al. II
Do not fail to see the famous Charlie Chaplin in
Easy Street" Wednesday evening. April 18th
At the Palace Theatre given by The Milford Trust
Co. You are welcome admission free. II
II you have any building or remodeling to do
why not use Beaver Board Il is much more sani-
tary and easier applied than lath and plaster. The
Pierce Hardware Co. Milford. Del. Phone Al. It
Cyphers Incubators are the kind Of machine
that is used by successful poultrymen. Why don I
you follow by the experience Of the successful
The Pierce Hardware Co Milford. Del, Phone a.
The John Deere No. see Corn Planter is the most
accurate planter on the market Every hill that
your old planter misses is just that much loss 10
you. The Pierce Hardware Co.. Milford, Del.
Phone a. II
Be sure and see 'Thrift'-a great educational
picture-ealculated, encourage and show the ad-
vantaRes derived in systematic saving and bank
49,
Theatre on Wednesday evening, April 18th. II
Our stock Of Harness is complete. We have any
thing from Rentlemens driving harness 20 heavy
team harness. Come in and see the line Of harness
that we have in stock II will please you. The
Pierce Hardware Co., Milford. Del. Phone A. It
VINOI AND TANIAC-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
LYCEUM COURSE
OPENS OCTOBER "a
FIVE SPLENDID NUMBERS WILL BE
PRESENTED
Charge Will be Very Reasonable, 81. 90
for Adults and soc for Children
Buying Season Tickets

Get in line for the Clio Lyceum
Course. consisting of five splendid num-
bers, which will be given during the
fall and winter, the first one being
scheduled for Wednesday evening, Oct.
"a, at the Auditorium, On this occa-
sion the Athenian Jubilee Trio. one of
the best colored musical companies on
the road, vocalists and instrumentalists:
will appear.
Next will come C. Lawrence Abbott,
reader, who will give impersonations of
Samantha Allen and Aunt Jane of Ken
lucky and other numbers. Mr.. Abbott
has spent twelve years in perfecting his
portrayal of these typical American
characters, and is said to be a royal
entertainer.
Miss Grace Tren Torrance, lecturer,
discusses the changing conditions that
are bringing the women of to-day into
the realm of practical affairs. She is
said to be speaker of unusual ability.
The Entertainment Trio, of the Ith-
aca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca. N.
Y, may be depended upon to give one
of the most delightful musical programs
ever heard in Clio. They have appear
ed in many of the larger cities and have
numerous press notices testifying to
their ability.
The Wassers. in musical and dramatic
sketches, will give the concluding num-
Der of the program. They are said to
be splendid entertainers and will pro-
duce one or more diverting little play
lets.
The effort of the committee having
these entertainments in charge has been
directed to giving the people Of Clio and
vicinity series of entertainments dur
ing the winter that shall prove fitting
and beneficial diversion from the gen.
eral seriousness of affairs. The prices
will be very reasonable, only zoe per
entertainment for adults and 1Oc for
children, il season tickets are, bought.
Tickets are now on sale by the pupils
of the public schools and it is to be
hoped that a generous patronage will
be accorded them.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Methodist Protestant Notes

''The Value of Cheerfulness in Life
will be the theme of the pastors ser.
mon Sunday morning. Sunday school
following. Christian Endeavor 500 p.
m. Union service 7:3O p. m, theme,
"The Pathway of Life" The public
is invited to attend these services.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Brick
Chvrch will meet in the church parlors
Thursday for dinner.
The c. Z. Society held their monthly
business and social meeting at the
church Tuesday evening with a good
attendance.
The Band boys will render several
selections during. favorable weather.
The first concert to be rendered by the
band will be given at the Montrose M.
P. church next Wednesday evening,
Sept. II. The band will be conducted
by Bert Ross, of Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
M. E. Church Notes

There was large attendance of the
Young Peoples Class at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. Benson, Friday evening.
At the close of short business session
games and amusements were enjoyed,
after which refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walker.
Class meeting $50 a. m, sermon 10
a. m, "Old Peoples Day." will be OBJ
served and Rev P. B. Hoyt, of Flint,
will speak. The older members will be
called for by the leaguers with automo-
biles. Sunday school, l1:l5 a. m. Ep-
worth League, $50 p. M. subject,
Country Boys in Crowded Cities, "
leader, Ralph Bartholomew.
Don't fail to attend the hat social at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Frappier,
Friday evening, Oct. IL. Each lady is
requested to bring hat and trimmings.
Rigs will leave Meeks & Wirth's store
at 1880 p. m.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Locals

Mrs. Ruth Shaw of Flint is spending
few days at the home of her sister
Mrs. Ed. Tingle.
j. F. Gully of Detroit was a Clio
caller Wednesday He was enroute tc
his home after attending the funeral OF
a brother at Bad Axe.
H. R. Joshman of Detroit called al
at the Gillett Motor Co.'S. plant Monday
with view of getting the agency for
the new Gillett truck.
Mrs. A. A. Williams was called to
Flint Wednesday by the death of a
brother.in-la Lyman Boomer, who
was retired merchant and long time
resident of that city.
Mrs. w. S. Rice and Mrs. Albert
LaDue spent Sunday with the former s
daughter Mrs. Marshall Irving of Flint
who also entertained her brother c. C.
Rice and wife and Miss Gladys Wen
dali.
VIM. LaDue fell from ladder while
working on barn at his brother s farm
west of town Friday and broke his arm.
Two weeks ago Charlie LaDue fell from
scaffoldyon the same barn and broke
his leg.
Mesdames, E. L. Beeman. Bird Ar
mold, Elsie Taylor. c. w. Jobson and
Belle Curtis attended the meeting of the
Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star at
Detroit from Monday until Thursday of
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Hymen attended
the Hymen reunion at Van Vert, Ohio,
Saturday. The reunion was held at
the fair grounds and about rs were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Hymen return
ed Monday.
Beginning October 81, canvass will
be made of every household with a
view to enlisting the aid of the women
of our country in the matter of food
conservation. This is a vital matter
and doubtless every lady will give her
best efforts to the cause. 1t will be up
to the men folks to help some also.
A large assemblage witnessed the
dedicatory services Of the new Catholic
church at Birch Run, Sunday. Bishop
Kelly delivered an interesting and elo-
quent address. The completion of this
fine church is another testimonial to the
energy and zeal of Rev. FIR. Thomas
Luby of Mt. Morris who carried the
project to completion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Obituary
ROTTMAN

Lydia Rottman, widow of the late
Theodore Rottman, passed away Mon
day morning, October 1st, at II o'clock
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
l.. A. Hill, after an illness of some dur
atom Deceased was born in ISaxony.
Germany. November II, 1897, and came
to this country when eight years old.
In 1857 she was united in marriage to
Mr.. Rottman who died 20 years ago.
Deceased leaves to mourn her loss six
children, Mrs. l.. A. Hill of Clio. Mrs.
Edwin McHase of North Branch, N. j.,
Mrs. E. B. Major of Petoskey, Mich,
Mrs. Thomas Treanor of Detroit, Louis
of Saginaw and Fred of Bridgeport,
Mich, also one brother Fred Miller of
Grand Rapids. She also leaves IL
grandchildren and 5 great grandchild-
rem. The funeral was held at the res
idence of L. A. Hill, Wednesday, Octo-
ber g. Rev. G. w. Greene officiating,
and interment was made in Forest
Lawn cemetery. at Saginaw.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
VIC. T. U.

The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Isaac Gillett, Wednesday
afternoon, October II. The County
Convention will be here November s
and 9th. The state, district and coun-
ty presidents will be present.
Mr.. Hoover's mail contains many in
teresting letters from women these
days. Many letters declare the willing
ness of women to observe meatless and
wheatless days but say, 1--WE will be-
gin when men observe 'drinkless and
smokeless days.. The old saying,
"Save at the spigot and waste at the
bung!" applies here. More money is
wasted every day in drink and tobacco
than all the women in the country
could save by wheatless and meatless
day. While congress dilly-dalled over
the question of prohibition and food
control, the distilers destroyed mil
lions of bushels of grain, stocking up
with enough whiskey to last for some
years. Now congress has forbidden
the manufacture of whiskey during the
war but not it's sale. In spite of the
fact of millions of petitions praying
for prohibition of manufacture Of beer.
the brewer goes on destroying the
grain needed to feed the nations. Why
should women be urged to observe
wheatless days and save every crust
and crumb while the brewer is per-
mitted to waste every day millions of
pounds of the precious grain? Does it
seem fair or just or right? The women
of our country are humiliated beyond
measure that their appeal goes unheed-
ed. The brewer asks to continue to
pile up wealth. Which appeal will be
needed by the powers that be?
In these days so full of peril, which is
of more value to our government, the
united, loyal support of its womanhood
or the fat pocket books of few selfish
brewers? Who shall answer?
Mrs. A. A. Haven,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
PATR|OT|CIMEET|NG
MOUNTAINEERING
CALLED AT INSTANCE fOF COVER.
NOR SLEEPER
Will be Held at SCHOOL, Building and
Every Citizen Should Endeavor
to be Present.

Citizens of Clio and vicinity, a grand
patriotic meeting will be held at the
Clio School Building next Monday even
ing, October Is. The issues to be
treated will touch the most vital
interests of every man, woman and
child in the community and the nation.
The war is not something that is
foreign in its nature. though the battles
may be fought on the fields of France.
It's results will be local to every
community. both in the sacrifice of the
blood of it's sons and III its monetary
cost. Bear this in mind there is no
escaping the consequences of this war.
1t must be prosecuted; it must be paid
for.
If we all help willingly and whole
heartedly the cost will be comparatively
small because we shall be the victors
and able to dictate the terms ofsssettle-
ment. If we fail, through apathy or
selfishness, Germany will peraaps be
victorious and collect a ternple' indem-
niny through the use cf her Darberous
soldiery. You know that she stops at
nothing
In that event the fighting will not be
confined to the fields of France. Blood
and rapine will be here in Michigan.
Let every man and woman in this
community who is physically able to do
so be present at this meeting.
If you knew that some agency threat
ened the security of your family and
property tomorrow, that personal ruin
was staring you:in the face, you would
take any possible steps to avert it. We
firmly believe that is the situation that
confronts every American citizen now.
although the tangible evidenceslare not
plain to every one.
This meeting is to be held in accordance
with the proclamation of Governor
Albert E. Sleeper. Do your duty, as
you expect our soldiers to do theirs.
Be present at this patriotic meeting.
An interesting program may be de-
pended upon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
School Notes.

Earl Dale is new pupil in the second
grade.
Mrs. Havener of Flint visited the
grades Tuesday.
Mrs. d. J. Richey visited the fifth
grade last Friday.
Mrs. J. Andrews visited the secor
and third grades Tuesday.
All the English classes are required
to memorize The Star Spangled
Banner"
The Seniors will give box social at
the Cleaner Hall, Pine Run, Octobe r
IL. Everybody come.
Howard Palmer brought an exception
ally fine sample of potatoes to school.
Howard had the good luck to raise over
400 bushels off four acres.
Both the girls and the boys basket
ball teams will play the Flushing teams
this month. AS yet the date has not
been definitely decided upon.
A patriotic meeting will be held at
the school house Monday night. There
will be special speakers and music by
the high school glee club and chorus.
The following are the pupilsi.of the
fifth grade who were neither absent
nor tardy this month: Nellie Butler,
Thelma Carter, Nellie Coffin, Leons
Conquest, Frances DAILY, Milton Doyle,
Helen Main, Frances Many. Harold
Markey, Leona McComb. Lloyd Nc
Comb. Florence Miller, Harold Pierce,
Eben Reed. Winnifred Richey, Opal
Stiltz and Oscar Wadsworth.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

On account of the high cost of fuel
the Red Cross have been forced to dis
continue their regular Friday night
meetings at the Grange Hall. Any
special meetings will be announced in
The Messenger.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Payne, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. o. Payne. Miss Mildred Avril
and Miss Mary Payne of Otisville and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jewell and child
rem spent Sunday with the formers
daughter Mrs. Gala Maxwell.
Persons who are expecting to move
or who have motor hauling to do are
invited to read the advertisement of
the Genesee Transit Co., elsewhere in
this issue The boys have some first
class trucks and will do your work at
reasonable rates.
Enard Leach and wife have received
an interesting letter from their grand
son. Corporal Raymond Allen, who is
serving with a machine gun company
now stationed at Fort Brady, Sault Ste.
Marie, Mich. He thanks the Red Cross
for sweater, etc., which was sent to
him recently.
j. F. Wirth and wife and Rev. Ben
son and wife attended the concert given
by Kreisler, the famous violinist, in
Flint, Monday evening. The occasion
was the twentieth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wirth who entertained
Rev. and Mrs. Benson at dinner at the
Dresden Hotel.
Ernest Montague who was called into
the new National Army at Flint, and
has been at Camp Custer for several
weeks, has been detailed to the forestry
department of the U. S. Army and
will receive training at Washington
during the next year. Ernest is a
splendid young man and we are glad to
hear of his promotion.
Mrs. Herman Partridge and Miss
Marion Daniels attended the funeral,
Tuesday, Of their uncle Alanson A.
Calkins, of Arbela, who dropped dead
of heart desease. The deceased had
lived in the neighborhood where he
died practically all Of his life. He was
SO years old Mr.. Calkins' parents.
Alanson and Almira Calkins, were the
ninth family to settle in Tuscola county
which was in 1916. Mr.. Calkins is sur
vived by his widow, two sons and one
daughter, the latter being Philip and
Clyde Calkins and Mrs. James Dennis,
all of whom reside in Flint; also by
one brother, Frank, aged 70, who has
always resided with deceased
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

Genesee County Pomona Grange will
meet with Flushing Grange. Friday,
Oct. 10. at which time the following
program will be given:
Opening in Fifth Degree
Business Session
Reports From Subordinate Oranges
Electian of Pomona Delegates to the
State Grange
Picnic Dinner, 1900 m.
Address of Welcome by the Master Of
Flushing Grange
VIM. TOWER
Response by the Secretary of Pomona
Grange w. H. KEDDY
Song, "Star Spangled Banner"
Song, Were Bound to Get the Kais-
err VIM. HOGAN
Address SUPT. w. E. PARKER
Solo JAMES WAY
State Master, JOHN C. KETCHAM
Music
Violin Solo RUTH SCHEIDLER
Song FLUSHING GRANGE
Afternoon session open to the public.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Rev. J. F. limerick Dead

Rev. j. F. limerick, who served as
pastor of the NJ. E. church here for
several years, during which time the
church edifice was erected, died at his
home in Yysilanti last Monday. The
cause of death was pernicious anemia,
with complications, and he had been i'll
for several months. In addition to his
pastorate over the M. E. church, Rev
Mr.. limerick also served as pastor of
the M. P. church and had many warm
friends and admirers in this town and
vicinity. The funeral services were
held at the late residence of deceased
on Tuesday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
BRADoW

Miss Grace Bradow died at her home,
four miles east of Clio. Thursday, Octo-
ber A, at the age of 25 years Miss
Bradow leaves besides her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bradow,
FIVE brothers and three sisters. William,
Howard and Fred of Flint. Edward of
Pontiac and Henry who is stationed
at Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. Edith Case
of Flint and Phoebe and Mary at home.
The funeral services were held at the
home Saturday afternoon, Rev. E. c. c.
Benson officiating. The remains were
laid at rest in Glenweod cemetery at
Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Thanks Clio Red Cross

Henry b. Lindsay and Manley A.
Spears, young men of this vicinity who
are now serving in the army, have
written to Mrs. G.. W. Hoff expressing
deep appreciation for gifts of knitted
woolens from the Red Cross Knitting
Club of Clio. The ladies are doing all
they can to let "our boys" know that
we appreciate the service they are
rendering.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends and neigh
bors who so kindly lent their assistance
during our sad bereavement. to Rev.
Benson for his comforting words and to
those who sent the beautiful flowers.
George Young
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.. Wilcox
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bowman
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Schoolmates' Reunion

On Thursday of last week Mrs. E. l..
Powers entertained Mesdames VIM. R.
Franklin, Chas. Decker, Chas. Eagan
and w. H. Taylor, of Flint, and Mrs.
Clair Boughton, of Detroit. The ladies
meet annually to enjoy dinner together
and renew a friendship that reaches
back to school days.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
Holloween Supper

The c. E. Society of the M. P. Church
will serve supper in the church parlors,
Halloween night, October 80. Pumpkin
pie and other good things. Fee 25c.
Everybody come.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

We hereby extend our heartfelt
thanks to all the neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us during our
late bereavement also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
The Family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12
from Governor Sleeper's Proclamation o
October 4. 1917.


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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

Mrs. Marshall Irving of Flint visited
her mother Mrs. w. s. Rice Thursday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-12

Let Us Print Your Auction Bills
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-08-23
MEN UNDER DRAFT
MUST Be PROMPT

From now on the fate of the man
who tries to evade his duty under the
draft law will be anything but envi-
able. .u... ..,..
Failure to appear for physical exam.
ination when called up by his local ex-
emption board will not help the slack
er. In fact. it will::be about the short
est cut he could take to get himself
drafted automatically into the army
without further consideration.
If man does not appear before his
local board when called-unless he ap-
plies by reason of absence from his
district to have his examination trans
ferred to another board, or can give a
very good reason why he was unable
to appear--his name will be certified
to the Adjutant General of the state
as having been called for military SER
vice and not exempted or discharged.
The Adjutant General, who acts un-
der instructions from Washington, will
give him one more chance, and only
one, to clear his record.
. A notice will be sent to the address
on his registration card directing him
to report within five days, either in
person or by mail or telegraph, to the
Adjutant General. If he doesn't re-
port as directed, at the end of the five
days he becomes automatically drafted
into the army of the United States.
Failure to appear for duty will then
become equivalent to deserting from
the army. Men who desert from Uncle
Sans army in time of war are not
treated very kindly. They ar classed
in the same category as traitors.
Such men will be rigidly hunted
down by the military authorities. They
either will be compelled TO serve. or
court martialed as deserters. In time
of war a court martial can inflict the
death penalty for desertion.