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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
GiIlett Home Catches Fire

TIE residence of |. ID. Gillett, on
West Vienna St.. caught fire Monday
forenoon, owing to piece of burning
SCOT finding lodgment under shingle.
A chimney had burned out only short
time previous to the discovery of the
fire and was undoubtedly the prim-
airy cause of the trouble. A. A. Haven
discovered the blaze and with A. +.
Robey quickly carried ladder and
placed it in position, after which they
applied pailful or so of water and ex-
tinguished the blaze, which might easily
have occasioned serious loss if it had
gotten a little more of start. This
brings to mind subject to which the
editor has given quite a little thought
of late, and that is the desirability of
chemical fire engine for Clio. A
large per centage of the fires in the
large cities is extinguished by chemical
apparatus before the arrival or opera
tion of the water apparatus. In town
like Clio the need for chemical engine
is even greater than in city, because
with the best of luck water cannot be
gotten on fire as quickly rs in city.
A chemical engine, mounted on an
automobile chassis, would be instantly
available; it could reach fire, whether
in a large building or small one,
VIII lie in its incipient stages, and we
believe it would extinguish very large
proportion of the fires with very much
less da mage than would be occasioned
by the use of water We do not know
what such an apparatus would cost,
manufactured complete, but we believe
one could lie devised from used auto
mobile that would not be very expen-
sive
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
A Thriving Industry.

Operations for the season of 1917 was
commenced at the Scholl brick yard
Monday morning and it is expected the
usual output of the yard will be ex-
ceded this year il conditions are fav-
orable.
This will be the second year the yard
has been under the management and
ownership of the Messrs. Leonard J.
and Charles E. Scholl, who purchased
the property from Thomas Oliff. The
output last year was nearly three mil
lion bricks. The excellent quality of
brick which the yard has produced has
gained for it reputation that has
created an unlimited market wherever
red stock and wire cut brick are used.
If the quality of the production can be
improved the new owners will make the
improvement. The machinery and
equipment have been given a thorough
overhauling and everything is in fine
shape for large output this season.
The addition of the Messrs. Scholl to
the business circles of Clio has been
fortunate. Although here but about one
year these gentlemen have become
actively identified with the progress of
the village. Leonard j. Scholl. pre-
vious to coming to Clio, was superin-
tendent for company of architects.
His position took him to many differ
ent points of the country and was
one of great responsibility. He came
to Clio to superintend the construction
of the Plant for the Detroit Creamery
Company He became somewhat in
fatuated with Clio and decided to be-
come a resident of the village if he
could find suitable business invest
ment. The brick yard offered the op-
portunity, Charles E. Scholl, brother,
who was successfully conducting a con-
tracing business in Detroit, was also
looking for an investment, and the
result was the purchase of the Clio
brick yard. The new firm is making a
success of the industry The product
is in strong demand and prospects are
bright for many of years of sue
cessful operations.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
Tramps Growing Less

During the winter Of 1914-15
the village marshal, Chas. l..
Best, provided lodging, and in
some cases food, for 169 tramps.
During the winter of 1856 the
number was reduced to 81, while
during the winter just past the
number fell to II. We are ac-
customed to think that most of
the men who travel through the
country do so from choice and
because they wish to avoid work,
but the experience of the marshal
as above set forth, coupled with
the growing industrial prosperity
our country has enjoyed for the
last three years. seems to in
dicate that the opportunity for
work cuts quite a figure with the
of tramps.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
Matrimonial

On Tuesday morning at eight o'clock. at the II
P. parsonage in Clio. Miss Bessie Scott dauxht.r
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Scott of viesss,- and
William r. waggoner. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Wageoner. of the same township. were united In
marriage by Rev. Chas. w. Greene. The bridal
pair were attended by Miss Naomi Holmes and
Clayton Scott. brother of the BRIDE and following
the ceremony left for Berne. Ind. where they
will spend their honeymoon with friends. The
bride is charming young lady. who has grown
to womanhood in this vicinity. while the groom Is
an energetic and worthy young man. both being
popular with wide circle of friends. At the
conclusion OF their wedding trip Il In expected
ths young people will take cp their residence In
Flint and all who know them will join IN the hope
that health. happiness end prosperity may at
tend ali their future life.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
Gala Maxwell Remembered

Because of his transfer from rural
route No. 2, which he carried for a
number of years, to route No. 8, the
patrons of the first named route re-
membered Gala Maxwell with post
card shower of generous proportions
one day last week. Gala was much
gratified at this expression of the good
will of those whom he served so long
and begs to express his appreciation
through the columns of The Messenger.
He would also bespeak for his successor
the some measure of consideration that
has uniformly been extended to him.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
A Tragic Anniversary

Next Saturday. April Ia. will be the Sind an
niversary of the shooting of President Abraham
Lincoln by J. Wilkes Booth. which took place in
Fords Theatre. Washington. April H. 1865. Our
friend and fellow townsman. Ezra Cleveland was
a soldier doing guard duty near Washington at
the time of the tragedy and kept diary in which
he noted his impressions Of the stirring events
incidental to that historic period. The Messen-
ger had hoped to present extracts from the very
interesting diary to its readers this week. but
finds II impossible to do and they will be incor-
pora ed into an article which will appear in our
next issue.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
Blue Blooded Sire

l.. j. Benjamin. of Thetford. feels
considerable qualification because of
the fact that the head of his herd of
Holsteins was sired by King Henger-
weld Palmyra Fayne, S3, 7S4, brother
of the worlds champion butter cow,
Segis Fayne Johanna. This remarkable
animal, whose picture and record were
recently published in The Messenger,
produced in seven days milk that tested
more than fifty pounds of butter.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13

Mrs. Clifford Brown gave miscel-
laneous shower, Thursday afternoon,
in honor of her sister, Miss Bessie
Scott, at the home of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Robert Scott. A delightful
four course luncheon was served, Gov.
ers being laid for thirty-one guests
Miss Scott received many very beauti-
ful as well as useful gifts. The an
nouncements were given to the guests.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
A Surprise

G. w. Hoff was pleasantly surprised
Thursday evening by number of his
gentleman friends, the occasion being
the 57th anniversary of his birth.
The evening was spent with cards and
a dainty lunch of warm biscuits and
maple syrup was served Mr.. Hoff
was presented with box of cigars and
the good wishes of his friends.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-04-13
School Social

The Green school will hold their box
social. which was postponed from last
week, on Friday evening, April 18th.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Lola Meaker, Teacher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
REV. DAN GUILD Is
GUEST AT RECEPTION
Congregation OF Trinity Methodist
Church Gets Acquainted
With Pastor.
News Times SpeciaI Service

News Times SpeciaI Service:
ELKHART. April 2S.-A Tecep-
ton was held Friday night at the
Trinity Methodist church for the
new pastor, Rev. Dan Guild, who
came here from Fort Wayne. APP
proximately 200 persons attended
the affair and an interesting pro-
gram was given.
The program consisted Of a piano
solo by Orlando Bump; vocal solo
by Wilbur Schult; reading by
Eloise Wade; vocal solo by Harvey
Crawford, and recitation by Elton
Parker Then Rev. Guild gave a
response in which he outlined the
work which he expects TO do and
his appreciation of the welcome
given him by the congregation. Mrs
Florence Mengle followed with a
solo and Rev. Karlson Of the Simp-
son NJ. +. church of this city spoke
on the subject Remarks. The
program was concluded by quartet
music. The quartet consisted Of
Mrs. A. J. Baumgartner, Charles
Dunning, William Lily and Harvey
Crawford
Rev. Guild preached his first ser
mon in this city last Sunday and
will permanently assume his pulpit
here this Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29

Corp. Ward MintOn, L. 5. A, who
was sent here from the Fort Wayne
recruiting station TO get volunteers,
returned 10 that city Saturday after
noon, after spending several days IN
Goshen.
The experience Of Corp. Minton
here shows the volunteer system Of
raising an army TO be a failure.
Several persons indicated they
will enlist, but most Of them are
awaiting passage of the selective
congress. The Goshen Red Cross
society materially aided Corp. Min
ton in his canvass of the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
NEW CONSTITUTION
FORUM HAS MEETING
Rev. John NeWSome OF Val
paraiSo Principal Speaker
OF the Evening.
News Times Special Service:

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART, April ga meeting
OF the New Constitution forum Of
Elkhart was held Friday night in
the council chambers of the NUM-
cipal building An unusually large
crowd filled the chambers and al
though chairs were placed in the
aisles. il was necessary for a num-
Der of persons 10 be turned away.
George Briggs opened the meeting
with a number of general remarks.
which included a call for a vote on
the question Of whether the meet
ings hereafter should or should not
be held in "A larger hall. The coun
ell chambers have not been able TO
accommodate the crowd since the
first meeting. When the vote was
called. it was decided TO hold the
next meeting in the Elks' temple.
There a larger room will accommo-
date many of the people who have
been unable 10 take part in the past
meetings because of lack of seats.
Following the vote, Mr.. Briggs
introduced Rev. John w. Newsome
of Valparaiso. Ind. Mr.. Newsome
is pastor of the Baptist church IN
that city and is well known as an
orator and student Of political sub
jects. He spoke on the subject. The
People and the Executive. Among
his remarks was Ole TO the effect
that the fear of executive efficiency
was one Of the barriers in the way
OF good government in this country.
He said that the executive power
should be in the haT DIS OF the people
and that the viii of the people
should predominant regardless Of
time or circumstances. He advised
those present that they should study
the political side of the questions to
be answered in the constitution
framing process and gave a list OF
commendable books on such sub
jects.
Preceding Rev. \ewsOme's speech
George Briggs stated that he had
secured considerable talent for the
negative side of a debate, the sub
ject 10 be the referendum and mi
tiative. and was looking for some
one 10 debate the affirmative side.
He also stated that he was anxious
for all to realize that any subject
pertaining TO the new constitution
was 10 be freely debated by anyone
from the floor. He wants all TO
take an active part and so learn
and understand by taking a per-
sonal interest. All are welcome to
give his or her personal view on
any subject being discussed or per
tanning TO the purpose Of the meet
ings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
City Eye Specialists Tell HotO To
Strengthen Eyesight 500 In a
Weeks Time In Many Instances

Or. Conner says: Ny eyes were in
bad condition owing 20 the sewers
strain arising from 7rotracted micro
scOpical research work. bon-opfp
used according 20 directions rendered
surprising service. found my
eyes remarkably Streng theneds 50
much so ] have put aside my glasses
without discomfort. Several OF my
colleagues have also used 10 and We
are agreed as 20 its results. In Few
days, under my observation. ire eyes
OF an astiEmatic case were 50 i'm
proved that glasses have been dis
carded by the patient
Eve troubles OF many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited by the
strengthen your eyes. 20 % any druE
store and get a bottle OF BOn-Optp
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in
a fourth OF a glass OF water and let IL
dissolve. With this liquid battle the
eyes two 10 four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear up per-
ceptible right from the start. and in
fammation and rcdness will quickly
disappear. IL your eyes bother you
even little - Is your duty 20 take
steps 20 save them now before 30 is
too late. Many hopelessly blind might
have saved their sight II they / n
cared for their eyes in time.
Note: A city physician 20 whom the shove
article was submitted said: Yes. Bon OPTIC "a
a remarkable eye remedy. Is Constituent in-
gradients are well known 70 eminent eye spe-
ciallEts and widely prescribed By them. I have
used IL very successfully in my own practice on
patients whose eyes were strained through ove--
work or misht glasses. 1 can highly recommend
IL In case Of weak. watery, aching. smarfing.
itching, burning eyes, red lids. blurred vision or
for eyes innamed from exposure 90 smoke sun
dust or wind. IL Is oce o. the very few prepare
tons / feel should be kept on hand for reg
ular use IN almost every family" Bon Opfs
IS not a patent medicine or secret remedy. ~
Is an ethical preparation. the formula being
printed on the package The manufactures
guarantee II 70 strengthen eyesight - per
cent iE one weeks time ia many Instances
or refund the money. II Is dispensed ~
al good druggists IN this city, includlns
Wettick's Cut Rate Drug store and an
other wide awake drug counters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
MEET
AT CENTRAL SCHOOL
Interesting Talks, Luncheon and
Baseball Feature Program
Friday Night.
News Times Special Service :

NevS-IimeS Special Service
ELKHART, April 2S.-About IS
parents and teachers assembled at
the Central school Friday night TO
hold a get-tOgether party Four
basket ball games were played by
students, using the names Of col
lege teams.
Prof. McCracken of the high
school gave a talk on Original Ex-
ercise', during which he told the
young men of Central school TO al
ways be good losers in their sports
and games of life. Judge ]. L. Har-
mon then spoke on the subject,
What Should Be a Winner.
Following these two talks all ad-
journed TO the Central school lunch
room where a delightful lunch was
furnished by the school
Supt. j. A. Wiggers and Or. Mil
Ter, both of whom were on the pro-
gram, were unable to appear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
REINDEER
MEAT FOR AMERICA

With all the faithful pioneering
that has been carried on "a Alaska.
with all the enterprising develop
ment of the past few years. vast
stretches of the interior still remain
unknown and unexplored
The latitude of Alaska is very
nearly that Of Norway and Sweden.
Families from the Scandinavian
countries take particular delight in
settling there. and similar conditions
naturally suggest similar Occupa-
tions. stock in this country can
feed itself throughout the winter
months.
Large tracts of grassy land with
their rich grazing possibilities sug-
gested stock, the long winter de-
manded that the stock be hardy.
scandinavian and other settlers
knew that reindeer would stand the
gaff. Reindeer We're brought. In
1892 the federal government de-
cided 10 use its influence in the es-
tablishment OF reindeer breeding as
a definitely organized industry. and
in that year a herd was imported
from Siberia
For 10 years annual importations
continued: during that period 1900
were brought over Now 10000
animals Craze the plains and valleys
from Nome 20 the farthest Aleutian
island
OF these $4,000 are owned by the
natives. and native herds are ac-
quired through a system Of appren-
ticeship The native whose work e
approved ~ the superintendent in
charge Of his district is given six
deer at the end OF his first year
This mum Der is increased BY two
each year. Surplus males may be
killed and the skins used for food
and clothing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
England Finds
New Invention
to Check Subs
New Device is Believed to be
the Product of An
American Brain.
international News Service:

International News Service:
LONDON. April IS. - England
feels better today.
Developments of the past "a hours
have been a greater inducement TO
optimism than any other that have
occurred for a long time The new
hopefulness is reflected in the press
comments Of Premier Lloyd
Georges speech in which he told the
nation that the allies are winning
the war
Good news has also come from
France. Russia, America and Japan.
Lord Beresford, famous British
naval expert, is authority for the
statement that a new way has been
found TO combat the submarine
menace and that it will be put into
force at once.
The optimistic tidings from Japan
are that that nation is contemplat-
ing a wider part in the war.
Russia has reaffirmed her deter
mination to fight until victory is
gained while the prospects of seeing
American troops on the firing line
seem to be brighter
Germany is apparently making
her greatest effort on the western
front TO stem the advance of the
British and French armies, but all
the German attacks have been re
pulsed while the allies have extend
ed their own positions.
The greatest interest has been
aroused by Lord Beresford's an
nouncement today that a new device
has been found TO end the subma-
rine menace. No details were given
but it was indicated that the inven-
tor may have been an American.
British papers have long harped
upon Yankee ingenuity and pre-
dictiOns we're made when America
entered the war that some American
would find a way TO put submarines
out of business.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29

morning agglutination of the lids.
chronic Conjunctivttis and ephtphOra-
Her eyes when not congested had the
dull. suffused expression common TO
such cases. Having run out OF her
medicine a friend suggested Bon
Onto. She used this treatment and
not only overCame her distressing
condition. but strange and amazing
as il may seem. so strengthened her
eyesight that she was able 10 dis
pense with her distance glasses and
her headache and neuralgia left her.
In this instance I should say her eve
since verified the efficacy or this
treatment in number or cases and
have seen the eyesight improve from
. 70 - per cent IN a remarkably
quickly than any other remedy l
have prescribed for the eyes"
DR.. Smith, an Oculist OF wide ex-
perience, says: Il have treated in
private practice a number OF serious
opthalmic diseases with Bon-OptO
and am able TO report ultimate re-
Covery in both acute and chronic
cases. Mr.. 3. came TO my office suf-
fering with an infected eye. The con-
dition was so serious that an opera
tion for enucleatiOn seemed impera-
tive. Before resorting 10 the opera
tive treatment l prescribed Bon-Opto
and in "a hours the secretion had
leSSened. infiammatory symptoms be-
gan to subside, and in seven days the
eye was cured and retained it's nor
NAL vision. Another case OF extreme
convergent strabismus (cross eyesl
escaped the surgeons knife by the
timely use Of your collyrium. The
frightened external muscles yielded TO
the soothing and anOdyne effects OF
Bon-Opto. I always instil Bon-Opto
after removal Of foreign bodies and
apply IL locally to all burns. ulcers
and spots on the eyeball or the lids
for its therapeutic effect. BY cleans
ing the lids Of secretions and acting
as a tonic for the eyeball itself the
vision is rendered more acute. hence
the number Of cases OF discarded
glasses"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
Funeral services Tuesday a. m. at
II o'clock.
Gnardsmcn Entertained.

The W. r. 9. ladies Friday even
ing entertained Lieut.. Daley OF the
L. S. A. and his guardsmen in the
c. A. r. hall over IS persons as
sembled for the occasion. The prin-
cipal speaker was Rev. John Keen
ley. pastor OF the English Lutheran
church. although Lieut.. Daley and
others delivered addresses.
Mrs. Viva Winebrenner-G riffiths.
opera singer, rendered several vocal
selections as did Mrs. Harry o..
Greene. who was forced TO respond
TO several encores after singing The
Spangled Banner" Refresh
ments we're served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
MESSENGER BOY HURT

NewS-TimeS Special Service:
ELKHART. April 2S. - Floyd
Holden. 221 Aspenwald St. a West
ern Union messenger boy, was run
down on s. Main st. near the Or
pheum theater Friday night, by a
large auto truck. The injured lad
was taken 10 DR.. s. B. Miller's Of
fee, where his injuries were attend
ed to. and later he was taken home.
The truck was thought 10 he own
ed and operated by a Mr. Wilke OF
w. Franklin st. The lad was not
severely injured, though he had a
narrow escape.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-29
Deaths

Noah Neisley 20 years old, was
found dead in a field on his farm
near Nappanee by W. II. Gonser. a
neighbor. Death was due 10 apo
plexy.
Mr. Neisley was one Of the old
residents or Elkhart county, coming
from Ohio in 1877. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter. Mrs.
Daniel Burkholder.
Howard L. Haines, 90 years old.
for nearly so years a resident OF Co
shen. died at his home following an
illness Of II weeks with complica-
tons. The exact cause Of his de-
mise has not been determined. An
autopsy is being held.
Mr. Haines was born in Wayne
county. Ohio. oct. s. 1854, and as
"a boy accompanied his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Haines. 10 Elk
hart county. They settled on a farm
in Clinson township, nine miles east
81 Goshen. where the parents died.
Most Of his life Mr.. Haines had
been a wood turner by trade and
was employed in various Goshen
factories. During his long residence
here he built IA houses for his use
as a home He was "a kind and low
ing husband.
Surviving are his wife. one son
and two brothers
Mr. Haines' first wife died IN Co
shen about u years ago.
Miss Caroline Wurster, 76 years
old. lifelong resident of this city.
expired az her home of stomach
trouble and complications of dis
cases The deceased had been in
poor health for several months but
only during the past three DAYS had
her condition been considered criti-
cal
Miss Wurster was horn IN Goshen
July &. 1870 the daughter Of the
late John Wurster. For many years
she had resided at her late residence
with a sister. Miss Margaret Wur-
-ter The deceased. together with a
brother and four sisters. was the
owner Of considerab BILE Goshen rear
estate.
Miss Minnie Funk. 80 years old.
90 resident OF Elkhart county nearly
aI her life. died at the county in
frmary of stroke of paralysis. She
was taken To- the inhrmary March
D. 1914. suffering from a nervous
alment Burial viii take place at
Vistula She is survived by three
brothers
Peter Wslmer. SIS years old. died
at the county inhrmary where he
had spent the past year CompliCa-
-ions of diseases was given as the
cause Of his demise sir. Walmer
was well known in this city. having
spent the Ereater part OF his life
here Surviving are his wife one
daughter and one son.
Abraham r Stutsman IS years
old died at the Wabash Valley sani-
tarium His body was Inferred at
Topeka Two sisters and two nep-
news. who reside i'm Elkhart. sur
tive
Charles 4. Pfngst. 81 years old
died AT his home one-half mile south
~ Syracuse Of pulmonary tubercu-
Iosis lie is survived by his wife.
three children. his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs John Phngst two brothers.