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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
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A Prayer

Oh God! Make every man, woman and
child to see that this is a moment wben spirit
of patriotism should be supreme in our hearts.
That this is time when selfish considera-
tions should be set aside and only the safety
and perpetuty of our Grand Old Republic
should engross our thoughts and command
our efforts.
Let no petty differences, no small criticisms
of those who are charged with the direction of
mighty task deter us from doing our duty
to that government to whose beni6cent opera
ton we owe all that we have and are; in
which reposes every intelligent hope for the
generations that are to come.
Make each of us to see that our duty is
personal and cannot be discharged by others
without permanent degradation of our own
souls.
Imbue us with the sacred truth that there
are aspirations higher, holier, nobler and more
enduring than the gathering. Of wealth. Let
us reflect that the magnificent temple Of Solo
mon has dissolved into dust; that the mighty
NOllSeum IS a ruin, Cndt the Wedltn OF ATOeSuS
has vanished and that the influence of generous
deeds and the cause Of Freedom has lived
through the decay Of the ages and will contin-
ue to hue and bless mankind through all the ages
to come
Let Lexington and Bunker Hill and Valley
Forge inspire us to be worthy Of our heroic
past. Let the memory Of Washington, Warren,
Hale and Lincoln fire us with courage and de-
votion like into theirs. May the rounded turf
above every patriot grave be source of conse-
Grafton to the great cause for which they who
sleep therein offered all---even life itself.
And may the devastated lands and ruin
ed homes of France and Belgium, the remem-
brance of starving babes outraged womanhood
and the countless thousands who have perished
under the merciess encroachments of autocra-
cy, yea more Oh God may the remembrance
that our own sons are even now shedding their
blood and. e.dying in defense of our Liberties,
bring to us solemn sense that our call to duty is
here and nolU.
ed rnavies metav
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
Letters from Waco, Texas
Waco, Texas
Tuesday, l6 1T


Dear Mother and all:
Just line to let
you know that have at last reached
my destination and it certainly is hot
here. 1t is nearly as hot here as il
was down on the border but I would
rather be here than in Ell Paso. We
arrived here about four o'clock Mon
day morning and certainly was tired.
l was sure surprised when woke up.
There is some bunch of men here, about
seventy thousand in all should think,
and that is some bunch of men. Il ia
some sight to see them drill out on the
drill grounds. And when they drill
they drill. They don't 60 out there to
fool around. We sure had good time
on our way down here. The people all
along the road praised US in our drills
that we had in the different towns
where we stopped, and said we were
the healthiest and cleanest troops that
had passed through there. It seems
good to see all the fellows down on the
border.
l have new job now as assistant
cook for the officers mess Of the second
battalion, so l don't have to drill any
more.
Say. Mother. will write you a letter
for the Red Cross. I really do not need
the things they made for me, that is
don't need them here because it is so
hot here. Twill write to them here in
your letter.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

Mrs. Andrew Chaple spent Wed
nesday in Flint
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26

"Far-called our navies melt away
On dune and headland sinks the fire
Lo. all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and TyreI
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet.
Lest we forget-lest we forget
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-26
From Lieut.. Howard Ceiger
Everett Scott.

Following is letter written by Lieut..
Howard Geiger to his parents, who re-
side in Thetford
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
WARNING

1t has come to my attention that
boys and probably grown up per-
sons have been sending up paper
balloons in the town, which bal
looms contain either rags or cotton
saturated with coal oil or turpen-
tine and set on fire.
Now these balloons are very dam
eerous to wood-covered buildings,
for if they should fall on the roof of
such building the building would be
set on fire, -and the balloon is liable
to fall on the top Of some house at
any time and set it on fire. This
is a menace to the safety of our
town, and | warn all persons to
cease sending up the DANGEROUS
things at once; and | have instruct
ed the City Marshal to be on watch
for these balloons and to arrest all
persons aiding in sending them up
within the city limits, and such per-
sons will be severely punished for
such conduct.
This July 80, 1917.
&C. DAVIS, Mayor.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
CRY SCHOOL.

The time for the opening Of our
school is approaching and it is
hoped that all students will be
ready to be enrolled on the first
day, Tuesday, Sept. A, 1917. A
concerted action is being made for
great improvement and the pros
poets for a long step upward are
evident. The cooperation of City
and High School renders it possible
for the 9TH and 9Th grades to get
the advantages of High School in
Structors. There will be some
other changes which will aid great.
ly in the efficiency Of the work
done in all the grade.
The cooperation Of Faculty,
Board of Education and Parent
Teachers Association, together with
the business men and other citizens
Of the town, insures success. With
these forces working together for
Improvement, there is no reason
why our Grammar School should
not become a model school for
other ns.of the state and have
them sending delegates here to
study our system Of Grammar
Schools as they have to study the
High School department.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
REACHING THE SPOT
L Has Been Done, 50 Scores Of Lex.
Ing Citizens SAY.

Il Has Been Done, So Scores Of Lex.
Ing Citizens Say
To get rid Of an aching back.
The sharp twinges.
The tired-out feelings.
You must reach the spot-get at
the cause.
In many cases It's the kindeys
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Lexington citizens testify.
Robert Wood, farmer. R. F. D. 1.
Lexington, says: Il still consider
Doan's Kidney Pills the best medi-
cine to be had for kidney. trouble
and ] gladly confirm all | said
about them in the public state
ment | made in 1908. For five or
six years my kidneys were disor-
dered and caused pains in the
small Of my back which bothered
me especially when stopped. My
back ached at night and always
felt languid and tired. / had head
aches and dizzy spells and when
ever ! caught cold it settled on my
kidneys, making me feel worse. In
a short time after | began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. felt better.
One bex gave me entire relief"
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
Get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same
that Mr.. Wood had, Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
AM
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce w.
H. Mcbride a candidate for re-elec-
tion to the Office of Sheriff of Hender-
son county, subject to the Republican
party In primary election to be held
Sept. Is. Sheriff Mcbride is now fill
ing out the unexpired term Of J. F.
Martin, resigned, to which he was
elected by the County Court.
We are authorized to announce w.
Riley Wright a candidate for the
Office of Sheriff of Henderson county,
subject to the Republican party in
Primary election to be held on Satur-
day, Sept. 18th, 1917.
We are authorized to announce w.
H. Ross a candidate for the Office Of
sheriff of Henderson county, subject
to the will of the Republican party In
primary election to be held Saturday,
Sept. Is.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10

Ernest Hays, aged 81 years, son
Of Mrs. Roxie Hays and the late G
W. Hays, died August 8 at his
mothers home 7 miles West Of Lex
ington. In the loss Of her son, just
as he stood on the threshold of man
hood, Mrs. Hays has the sympathy
of many friends.
Misses Mary Barham and Alice
Undertake, with Mr.. Guy Young
erman, were guests at a Mckenzie
house party last Friday till Mon
day, given by Miss Kathleen Moore
who was a recent visitor in Lexing.
ton. Miss Barham stopped over in
Huntingdon to visit her cousin, Mrs
Marshall F. Priest.
Our good friend, Frank M. Ew'
Ing, one of the biggest hearted mer
in the state. was here last Satur.
day. Mr.. Ewing not long ago sole
his beautiful home and farm 81
| 1900 acres in Giles county for the
round sum of one hundred thousand
dollars and has bought another ons
in Sumner county. eight miles from
Gallatin, on the Nashville Gallatir
Interurban electric line and turn
lpike.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
LAWN PARTY AND GYPSY TEA.

Several Of the young people Of
Lexington enjoyed a Gypsy tea last
Monday evening on the lawn of the
Barry home, given by Misses Cath
crime Barry and Willie Blount in
honor Of their respective guests,
Miss Lucille Barry, of Jackson.
and Mr.. Curry Barry, Of Nash
vile, and Misses Kathleen Philpot
and Ailene Smith, of Martin. The
evening was an ideal one and the
guests seemed to enjoy each and
every feature Of the occasion--not
excepting the menu.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10

There was a big barbecue at Sar-
dis last Saturday, with a program
Of various ways to entertain the
crowd and at which our townsman,
Judge W. H. Lancaster made a
talk. The other Lexington people
attending were John L. Sullivan,
wv. F, Appleby, Randolph Oakley, j.
w. Page, j. F. Martin, A. H. Fuller,
Wade Small and Silas Ross.
Mrs. John F. Hall entertained
Tuesday morning from nine until
twelve in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Bird league Dalton, Of GAINESVILLE,
Texas. There we're nine rock ia
bles and the three prizes given by
the hostess were won respectively
| BY Mrs. John F. Logan, Miss Mil
bred Mccall, Consolation and the
honoree was the recipient Of the
third prize. A salad course was
served and the guests departed at
noon.
Our townsman Kennon Smith
has been appointed, for Henderson
county, to be one of 113 men, as
special representatives Of the Fed.
cral government in draft proceed.
| ines before local boards. 1t will be
the duty Of Mr.. Smith in this ca
pacity to appeal from all decisions
granting exemption to registrants
on account Of dependencies and to
take whatever steps are required to
protect the interests Of the nation
| in the raising Of an army.
The Rev. Father c. G Reid ar.
rived here Tuesday afternoon and
via Charlie Frank Councils Ford
Route, went to Saltilio to visit Mrs.
Eudro Dalbey and her daughter,
Mrs. "A. L. Hughes, and family, all
of whom except Mr.. Hughes are
Catholics. Father Reid is a new
man in charge Of the Catholic
| church at Humboldt and the mis-
sion points to be served from that
point. He was accompanied to Sal
tillo by w. Y. Barry.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
County Register.

We are authorized to announce
County Register John l.. Sullivan a
candidate for reelection to that of
fee, submitting his claims to the
voters of the Republican party in the
primary election to be held on the
18th day of September, 1917.
We are authorized to announce Will
c. league candidate for the Office
of County Register for Henderson
County, subject to the Republican
party In primary election.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
ENTERTAINS FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB

Miss Mary Logan entertained
the last meeting Of the Friday Aft.
ernoon Club at her home on South
Main street. Rock was played at
nine tables and when the final sum-
ming up was made it was found
that Mrs. Hugh Boswell was the
winner of the club prize and Jack
Tennessee winner Of the visitors
prize. The refreshments were Of
the kind that the hostess and her
mother know so well how to pre-
pare delicious--and were enjoyed
to the fullest by the guests.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
Notice. II

DR.. 0. H. Williams Of Dickson,
Tenn, will be at the Stewart Drug
Store in Lexington ON the following
dates prepared to measure all re-
fractive errors Of the eyes and fit
glasses for the same: August 20
and 81. September II and IS, Oc-
tober s and 8.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
Circuit Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce V.
N. Blankenship a candidate for the
Office of Circuit Court Clerk of Hen
derson county, subject to the action
of the Republican party in primary
election, September Is, 1917,
We are authorized to announce
Oliver Smith a candidate tor the Of
fee of Circuit Court Clerk, subject to
the primary Sept. Is, 1917.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
County Judge.

We are authorized to announce Luz
Their b. Johnson 4 candidate for the
Office of County Judge of Henderson
county, subject to the Republican
party In primary election to be held
on the 10Th day of September, next.
General election on the first Thurs
day in August, 1918.
1--WE are authorized to announce
County Judge w. II. Lancaster, a
candidate for reelection, subject to
the Republican primary to be held
Sept. Is, iel7.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10

1850 men had been examined and q
member Of the Board informs us
that approximately 80 per cent.
are claiming exemption.
A few Of the drafted men who
are not at-home have asked for
transfers to be examined by other
boards.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
Local and Personal

Boil weevils do not eat wheat
Sow wheat this fall.
Adam Powers, the Reagan Mer.
chant, was here Monday.
Martin Youngerman, Of the old
4th, was with us Monday.
Farmers around Jackson wanted
rain as early as last Saturday.
Julian Jones, Of Sardis, was here
Wednesday en- route to Memphis.
Our old friend Tom Edwards, Of
the old 18th, was in to see us Tues
day.
Local Showers" by Musty Suf-
fers Saturday night. Princess The
alter.
Leo Thweatt, of Nashville, spent
Monday and Tuesday here-on bus
ness.
B. 7. Blankenship. Of the War
ren's Bluff vicinity. was here yes
terday.
James R. Reid and his daddy-in-
law, W. Rayburn Britt. of Life were
here Monday.
A crowd Of young people from
Jackson are spending the week at
Hinson Springs.
And several of the elders came
along last Monday to learn the fate
of the drafted boys.
Glenn Dennison, Of Jackson, son
of G. L. Dennison, was here Tues
day to visit relatives.
Rev. Fleetwood Ball is assisting III
a revival at Wards Grove, near
Claybrook, this week.
Miss Lucille Barry arrived Mon
day from Jackson to visit the fam
lily OF her uncle, W. V. Barry.
Thompsie Hardin worked in the
Pearson cold drink stand Yesterday
in the absence of Mr.. Pearson.
Rev. j. H. Cason, who has been
indisposed for several weeks, left
yesterday for Dawson Springs.
Lem Jones and bride, Of Sardis,
were visitors in Lexington Wednes-
day, coming over in LENS auto.
Howard Pearson and Matt Barry
made an auto trip to Paris, Hunt
ingdon and Mckenzie last Sunday.
Thou Shalt Not Covet" at the
Princess Theatre Saturday night.
Don't miss it as these pictures are
extra good.
Miss Ruby, daughter Of Mr.. Jim
Kennedy. six miles West Of town.
came to Lexington last Saturday to
visit relatives.
Prof. Y. "A. Jackson, whose an
nouncement for the nomination for
Clerk Of the County Court appears
in this issue, will be given fuller no.
tice next week.
Mrs. Hattie Scott and Miss Char
lie White went to Jackson last Sat-
urday to spend several days with
Mrs. T. M. Sisson.
Lizzie Lindsey, aged 8 years,
daughter Of Tom Lindsey, died
Tuesday night about S miles East
Of Lexington. Of flux.
Rev. Fred H, PEBBLES is assist
ing Rev. l. M. King (the pastor) in
a meeting at New Hope, near
Shady Hill this week.
Big Jim" Haggard. Of every
where, pure bred hog lover and
representative Of the Tennessee
Metal Culvert Company, has been
with us some days Of this week.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
ELlsT NOT READY FOR PUBLICATION.

The list Of 800 men first called
blythe Board for physical examina-
ton has not been prepared for pub.
!ication in time for this issue.
Up to Wednesday night about
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
County Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce s.
r. Golf a candidate for the Office of
County Court Clerk Of Henderson
County, subject to the action of the
Republican party.
We are authorized to announce Y.
A. Jackson as candidate for the Of
Ace of County Court Clerk of
Henderson county. Subject to Re-
publican primary, September Is, 1917.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1917-08-10
Trustee.

We are authorized to announce W.
#. Appleby a candidate for re.elec-
tion to the Office of Trustee of Hen
derson county, subject to the Repub-
liean primary on Saturday, Septem-
Der Is, 1915.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

The barbarous fashion in which the
German government has treated, and is
still treating, the Belgian nation, does
not permit the. superstition that Ger
many will pre-occupy herself with
guaranteeing in the future the rights
Of the weak nations which she has not
ceased to trample under foot since the
war. let loose by her. began TO desolate
Europe. On the other hand, the gov
eminent of the king has noted with
pleasure and with confidence the as
surances that the United States Is i'm
patient to cooperate in the measures
which will be taken after the conclu-
sion of peace to protect and guarantee
the small nations against violence and
oppression.
Previous to the German ultimatum,
Belgium only aspired to live upon good
terms with all her neighbors; she prac-
ticed with scrupulous loyalty toward
each one of them the duties imposed by
her neutrality. In the same manner she
has been rewarded by Germany for the
confidence she placed in her, through
which from one day to the other, with
out any plausible reason, her neutrality
was violated and the chancellor of the
empire when announcing to the reichs-
tag this violation of right and of treat
les, was obliged to recognize the iniqui-
ty of such an act and predetermine
that 1t would be repaired. But the Ger
territory, have displayed no better OBJ
servance of the rules OF international
law or the stipulation of The Hague
convention. They have, by taxation. as
heavy as It Is arbitrary, drained the re-
sources of the country; they have in
tentionally ruined its industries. de-
stroyed whole cities, put to death and
imprisoned considerable number of
inhabitants. Even now, while they are
loudly proclAiming their desire to put
an end to the horrors of war, they in
crease the rlgors of the occupation by
deporting into serYitude Belgian work
ers by the thousands.
Fighting for Existence.
"If there is country which has the
right to say that 1t has taken UP arms
to defend its existence, 1t is assuredly
Belgium. Compelled to fight or to sub
NIT to shame, she passionately desires
that an end be brought to the unprece-
denied sufferings of her population.
But she could only accept a peace
which would assure her as well as
equitable reparation, security and
guarantees for the future.
THE American people, since the be-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

necessity and in the first instance the
restoration of Belgium, Of Serbia and
Of Montenegro and the indemnltles
which are due them; the evacuation
Of the invaded territories of France, OF
Russia and of Rumania with JUST
reparation; the Reorganization OF Eu-s
rope guaranteed by stable regime
and founded as much upon respect OF
nationalities and full security ana
liberty to economic development which
all nations, great, or small possess, as
upon territorial conventions and inter-
national agreements suitable to
guarantees territorial and maritime
frontiers against unjustified attacks;
the restitution of provinces or terri
tories wrested in the past from the
allies by force or against the Will OF
their populations. the hperatlon OF
Italians, of Slavs, Of Rumanians, and
Of Tcheco Slovaques from foreign
Glomination; the Acknowledgement Of
populations subject to the bloody
tyranny of the Turks; the expulsion
from Europe of the Ottoman empire
which has proved itself so radically
alien to western civilization.
'The intentions of His Majesty, the
emperor of Russia regarding Poland.
have been clearly indicated in the
proclamation which he has just ad-
dressed to his armies. IL goes WLLHo0t
saying that If the allies wish to liDer-
ate EI1rope from the brutal covetous-
ness of Prussian militarism, it never
has been their design, as had been
alleged, to encompass the extermina-
ton of the German peoples and their
political disappearance. That which
they desire above all is to insure a
peace upon the principles of liberty
and justice, upon the inviolable hdel-
ity of international obligation with
which the government Of the United
states has never ceased to be in
spired.
Omitted in the pursuits OF this SUI
prerne object the allies are determined
individually and collectively, to act
with all their power and to consent to
all sacrifices to bring to vigorous
close conflict upon which they are
convinced not only their safety and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12
Use Cocoanut Oil
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair in good
condition, be careful what you wash it
with
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkai. This dries the
scalp. makes the hair brittle, and is
very harmful Just plain mulsified
cocoanut oil (Which is pure and en-
tireIy greaseless), is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use for shampooing, as
this can't possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub 1t in. One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance of rich,
creamy lather, and cleanses the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather rinses
out easily and removes every particle
OF dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive
oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly,
and it leaves it fine and silky, bright,
fluffy and easy to manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store. 1t is very
cheap and a few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months.
ADV.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-12

Taffeta, Satin or Ma
line over gold and silver
cloth in all colors and
sizes
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some time BEFORE
REPORT CAN Be MADE
Special High School Building Com
mittee Does Not Expect to Re-
port Within Two Weeks.

1--WE do not expect to be able to
make a report of any kind within
two weeks" said John Frame. mem
Der of the committee of architects
named by the board of education to
recommend a designer for the pro-
posed new high school building to
take the place of the one burned on
the night of Dec. 81.
The committee, which is composed
of Major M. F. Steele and ]. w. Nc
Hose, in addition to Mr.. Frame, has
held one meeting and went. over data
presented but nothing of a definite
nature was arrived at and, according
to Mr.. Frame it will be some time be-
fore any definite report will be avail
able.
1.-THE job is a big one and will take
a lot Of study before any decision is
arrived at" said Mr.. Frame.