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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
M. E. CHURCH NOTES.

The w. H. NJ. S. met with Mrs.
Currier, Friday, and the following
officers were elected: Pres, Mrs. H..
D. Gage; vice pres, Mrs. ]. Parsons
cor. Sec, Mrs. w. H. Stout; rec. Sec,
Mrs. j. ]. Jones; treas, Mrs. j. f.
Wirth; Mite Box Sec, Mrs. j. B. Cur
rier; supt. of Mothers Jewels, Mrs.
w. H. Stout; asst, Mrs. L. D. Hayes.
The delegates to the recent conven-
ton at Fenton gave a very interest
ing and complete report.
There was a good attendance ut the
Epworth League business meeting,
Tuesday evening. The very pretty
room and table decorations were car
ried out in patriotic colors. A very
enjoyable evening was spent.
Class meeting, $50 a. m.
The following children's Day pro-
gram will be given at 10 a. m:
Song by School.
Prayer by Rev. c. c. c. Benson.
Song.
Responsive Reading.
Welcome-Thomas Bowden.
Dialogue-Four girls.
Anthem-Choir.
Recitation-Lloyd Mccormick.
Song by Sunbeam class.
Recitation-Walter Pierce.
ecitation-Marvel Moody.
Song-Primary Department.
Dialogue-Five girls.
Song-Liheso class.
Dialogue-Sylvester Stout and Hazel
Benjamin.
Song by School.
Epworth League at $50 p. m. Sub
ject: High Grace of Loyalty" Lead
er, Mrs. +. c. c. Benson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
School Notes

Roy Cramer visited the high school
Monday.
Christina Smith visited the high
school Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Winnifred Richey is new pupil of
the fourth grade She formerly attend
ed school at Flint.
Mrs. d. Anderson and Mrs. Fred An
derson visited the first, second and
third grades Monday.
The high school boys have been busy
this week preparing the athletic field
for field day or track meet.
Evidently certain sophomore be-
lieves in studying at home so that he
can sleep in school during the vacant
periods.
The second grade is pleased to have
Nellie Reed back at school again. She
has been absent several weeks on
account of scarlet fever.
Tuesday, Miss Paulger treated 1.-The
high school chorus to ice cream and
nabiscos for working so well to make
the japanese operetta success.
The Freshmen and Sophomores will
give a reception in honor of the seniors
Thursday night, June Ia. Owing to
high prices, it will be entirely school
affair.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
Methodist Protestant Notes

Services morning and evening at 1000
and 7:30 clock 1.-THE Uncrowned King"
theme for morning sermon. Decision
of Character topic for union service.
Sunday School 11:15, C. E. $50 p. m.
Robert Sandersfield, leader.
A very interesting program was ar
ranged for the regular monthly business
and social meeting of the Chaistian
Society on Tuesday evening. After
the business session refreshments were
served and vocal and instrumental music
was rendered. The meeting was held
at the parsonage.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
THE USES OF THE
LIBERTY LOAN.

To the American citizen who gives
some consideration to features of his
investments other than the mere
money return from them, the uses to
which the money raised by the sale
of the Liberty Loan Bonds is to be de-
voted will prove patriotic induce
ment to purchase such bonds. A GER
tain dignity attaches to money invest
ed in high and noble cause.
The Liberty Loan is made by the
United States Government to pur-
chase arms and equipment for Am
erican soldiers and sailors, food and
supplies for the American Army and
Navy. The money is to be spent in
America for those Americans who
are fighting Americas battles on land
and sea.
Part of the money raised by the
sale of Liberty Loan Bonds is to be
loaned to our allies; this, too, is to be
expended in America. 1t is to be
spent for food and supplies for the
armies of our allies fighting on our
side on the various war fronts in
Europe. 1t is Americas first contri-
button towards doing her part in the
war we are engaged in.
1t is billions for defense in the
worldwide war Autocracy is waging
against Democracy, but not one cent
for tribute.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
HANKS-BENNETT.

Last Saturday, a party of four
motored in from Saginaw, stopped at
Rev. c. w. Stephenson's, and then
whirled away for Detroit. Those in
the party were Mr.. Clifford Bennett,
of Jackson, Miss lone Hanks, of Sagi-
nav, Mr.. Carl ]. Gray and Miss Retha
Robbins, both of Bridgeport Soon
the two former were made one. Mrs.
Bennett is the daughter of Henry
Hanks, for many years the superin-
p. M. road.
The groom is in the employ of the
railroad at jackson, and the young
people will make that city their home.
Mr.. Stephenson has known the bride
all her life.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
THE BOND MEETING
A GREAT SUCCESS
SENTIMENTS OF SPEAK
ERS ROUNDLY APPLAUDED
Vienna Township Has Already Subscrib-
ed for $1l 900 of the
Liberty Bonds

If large and enthusiastic audience
is an index of popular sentiment, then
the crowd which gathered at the M.
p. church, Wednesday evening, in at
tendance at the Liberty Loan meeting,
left no room for doubt as to the pa
triotic attitude of the people of Clio
and vicinity nor of their readiness to
support their government with their
dollars.
E. E. Huyck presided as chairman
of the meeting and besides the speak
ers, Rev. j. Bradford Pengelly and
j. Dallas bort, Ed. l.. Beeman and
M. c. Doyle occupied seats on the
rostrum. Mr.. Pengelly made an elo-
quent speech urging aid for the gov
ernment as an essential in the fight
against German militarism and bru-
tality which he said would certainly
be brought home to America in case
we did not win this war.
M. G.. Doyle was next introduced
and told of the steps that had been
taken to raise Vienna's share of the
Liberty Loan and predicted that the
people would cheerfully raise the
money necessary to equip the boys
who might go into the army from the
township and provide them with every
comfort possible to their situation.
j. Dallas bort was the next speak
er, and was very fittingly introduced
by the chairman. Mr.. bort said the
entire nation, rich and poor, young
and old, were equally interested in
the war and that the welfare of all
absolutely depended on its being
brought to a successful conclusion.
1t was the duty of every man, he said,
to "do his bit" and those who could
not go and fight could not think of
doing less than of giving the fullest
financial support to those who would
be called to go. No sacrifice made by
the citizen who remains at home
could equal the sacrifice made by the
man who faces death on the battle
field, the speaker said. The remarks
of both speakers drew enthusiastic
applause from the audience.
Incidental to the speeches the Bro
therhood Band played several selec-
tions and two popular vocal numbers
were rendered by double male quar-
tet. 1t is estimated that $12,000.00
of bonds have already been subscribed
for in the township and there is no
doubt but that the full apportionment
we'll be secured by Saturday night.
Committees to solicit subscriptions
are as follows:
Township-A. J. Littlefield, Ed
ward Bartholomew, J. c. Van Vleet,
Harry Gillett, Nelson Gillett, Frei
Hackney, J. P. Acheson, Charles La
Due, J. d. Anderson, H. c. Rose,
Robert Scott, William Booth. Clio
Leonard Scholl, c. H. Reed, John
Wirth, Byron Jennings.
The local committee has secured
supply of Liberty Loan buttons and ev-
eryone who has bought bond is re-
quested to call and get one. They
would be glad to see every person in
the township who can possibly do so
wear one of these buttons.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

AS Miss Flora Haven is about to
sever her connection with the Clio
schools, after five years of service,
The Messenger feels it is due to her
to state that the general opinion of
those who have kept in touch with the
work of the schools is that her SER
vice has not only been faithful but
efficient and successful in a very
marked degree She has had the hap
py and valuable faculty Of inducing
real work on the part Of the little
folks under her charge and at the
same time of retaining their .affec-
tionate regard as a friend and COM
rade. That her future may be as
pleasant and successful as she could
wish will be the hope of all. We un-
derstand Miss Haven contemplates at
tending Normal school during the
coming year with view to complet-
ing work that will entitle her to life
certificate.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
POWELL

Jacob J. Powell, aged IS years, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sid
ney Parish. of Arbela, after long i'll
ness of Bright's dcsease. Mr.. Powell
was born in the state of New York and
came to Michigan when he was II years
old. He was married in 1853 to Sarah
Jacobs and settled on farm in Arbela
where he has since lived. He is surviv-
ed by his widow, two daughters, Mrs.
Thomas. of Lapeer, and Mrs. Parish,
at whose home he died. and six sons,
William, James, Jason, Harvey, Arthur
and Ben. Funeral services will be held
at Pine Grove school house, Friday
afternoon at 200 o'clock. Rev. c w.
Greene officiating. Interment will be
made in Pine Grove cemetery,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
M. E. DISTRICT PICNIC.

Members of the M. f. church are
invited to attend basket picnic,
which will be participated in by the
112 churches comprising the Flint
district, at Thread Lake Park on Fri
day, June Is. 1t is planned to make
this the biggest and most enjoyable
affair of the kind ever held in the
district. Bishop Theodore Henderson
will be present and deliver an address
on "What Americans Con Do to Win
This War;" and Rev. Russell H. Brady
of Hastings, one of the most eloquent
clergymen in the state, will speak on
"Kaiserism VS.. Americanism."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
VIENNA BOYS WERE
PROMPT TO REGISTER
PATRIOTISM AND COURAGE CHAR
ACTERISTIC OF ALL
In Case of War Vienna Township Will
be Represented by Splendid
Body Of Young Men

Military registration in Vienna
township was marked by universal
compliance with the law so far as
we have been able to learn, and with
an exhibition of patriotism and quiet
courage of the part of the young men
who placed themselves at their coun-
try's call through compliance with
the registration act.
During the entire day not one word
of complaint was heard concerning
the policies of the government touch
ing the war and all seemed willing to
serve their country should occasion
require, although it was worthy of
American intelligence and American
ideas of humanity that there was evil
dence of universal regret that men
should be called from their homes and
the vocations of peace to participate
in the horrors of war. The board of
registration consisted of Glenn Will
liams, M. C. Doyle and c. II. Reed,
all of whom served gratuitously.
The whole number of registrations
was 1863, of which but two were aliens
and but six or eight were naturalized
citizens. All of the others were nat
ural born citizens and the great ma
jority of them were born in this vi
cinity.
OF the 1853 who registered, eight
were classed as totally disabled, 105
had dependent wives, children, pa
rents, brothers or sisters and 48 were
single men who could claim no ex-
emptions, that is if exemptions are
allowed at all.
1t is not known at present just how
the selective draft will be applied, but
it is presumed those who can best be
spared will be taken first and then,
if the war continues and there is need,
other men of the required ages will
be taken. 1t is safe to assume that
of the AS men who could claim no ex-
emption, and of the 105 who might be
exempt because of dependents, fair
ly large percentage would fail to pass
the physical examination necessary to
enlistment in the army. 1t seems
likely that certain number of men
will be required in each township,
being proportionate to the number
who are eligible throughout the Union
and to the number required for army
service. If there is an overplus of
eligibles it is said the selections will
be made by lot.
We are all hoping that kind Provi-
dence may spare our boys from being
sent abroad to participate in the
bloody war and our next best hope is
that if they are called to go they will
maintain the best traditions of their
country and return home as the vic
torious champions of democracy and
civilization.
Vienna's enrolment of 163 was ex-
ceeded in. the county only in the town.
ships of Fenton and Flushing and in
the city of Flint. The total enroll
ment for the county was 1880.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
LUND PROPERTY SOLD.

The State Board of Escheats
through Auctioneer E. L. Powess,
sold, last Saturday, the house and
parcel of land in the northeast part
of town, late the property of Andrew
Lund, to B. f. Yerden, for $G7J.00.
The watch and other small personal
belongings of Mr.. Lund brought a
total of about $500. Mr.. Yerden
sold the property he purchased the
same day to Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Re-
mender. The State realized about
$4,000 through the sale of the Lund
property.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
COUNTY LINE.
Supervisor

Mrs. VIM. Alger and daughter,
Thelma, of Saginaw, spent Tuesday
with her father, Chas. Downs.
Mrs. Geo. w. Heath and son, Mer-
rill, spent a few days of last week
with Holly and Davisburg relatives.
Mrs. A. ]. Fox visited her son,
John, few days last week, in Flint.
Mrs. Chas. Letterman and Alice
Boyce were in Saginaw Monday.
Geo. w. Heath was called to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Sam E. Heath, in
Toledo, Monday.
James A. Close, of Detroit, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Close,
Saturday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
CLIO SCHOOL FACULTY.

The following have been engaged
by the Board of Education to teach
in the public schools of Clio for the
ensuing year:
superintendent d. White.
Principal-MissN Nina Tice.
English-Miss Veola Clifford
Latin and German-Mrs. Kent
McLain.
Sixth, seventh and eighth grades
Mrs. w. d. White and Miss Alvira
Thompson.
First and second grades-Mrs. Bes-
sic Beckwith.
kindergarten and first rgade-Miss
Mabel Blackney.
Fourth and fifth grades-Miss
Grace Lash.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
Board of Review

Notice is hereby given that a meeting
of the Board of Review of the town
ship of Vienna will be hell at the office
Of the undersigned in the village of
Clio on Monday and Tuesday, June II
and IL, 1917, from 500 a. m. until 500
p. m. for the purpose of reviewing as
pessments for taxes in said township
for the current fiscal year. Any tax
sayer wishing to examine his or her
assessment or to have the same adjust
ed must appear at this time.
Glenn Williams.
Supervisor
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
EAST BIRCH RUN NEWS.

Mr.. Harry Wilson called on F. L.
Kent and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loomis and son, Will
liam, and family called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Loomis Sunday.
F. L. Kent and son, Orville, Elmer
Murphy and Wally Murphy motored
to Vassar Sunday.
Miss Irene Berg called on Mrs. F.
l.. Kent Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Sunday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
THE CLASS OF 1917
GRADUATES JUNE q
SIX BOYS AND TWO GIRLS CON-
STITUTE CLASS
Class Day and Commencement Programs
Promise to be Exceptionally
Interesting

Clio schools will add to their lau-
rels this year through the graduation
of six fine young ladies and two
young gentlemen, comprising the
class of 1917. The school year that
is drawing to close has been marked
by hard work and real accomplish
ment on the part of Prof. w. d.
White, his entire staff of teachers.
and the student body, and we feel
that all are sincerely to be congratu-
lated. Clio now has a modern school
building, the schools have been placed
upon the approved list of the Uni
versity within the last year, the fac
ulty is capable and earnest and taken
as whole our schools are of char
acter justifying the most hearty ap-
proval. The Messenger would ex-
press its best wishes to the class of
1917, coupled with the hope that each
member of it may fill some markedly
useful station in life, returning to
society something in the way of SER
vice for the privileges they have en-
joyed and building for themselves a
splendid success and worthy char
acter.
The class roll of the class of 1917
is as follows: Bernice Elizabeth Hy-
men, Virginia Agnes Stuber, Lena
Mae Totten, Helen Eagan Acheson,
Clifford Albert Plumb, Nina Crystal
Gilmore, Elwin Rowland Williams,
Lillian Theresa Marnien.
Class officers: Lillian T. Marnien,
president; Virginia A. Stuber, vice
president; Lena NJ. Totten, secretary
Clifford A. Plumb, treasurer.
Glass colors, purple and gold; class
motto, "B sharp, B natural, but never
B fiat"
Following are the programs for
commencement which will be present
eo at the Auditorium, the class day
program to be given on the evening
of June goth, commencement pro-
gram the evening following:
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
CATHOLIC MISSION.

Beginning Sunday, June "a, and
continuing three days, a mission for
the Hungarian people of Mt. Morris
and Clio and vicinity will be held in
st. Mary's church, at Mt. Morris.
The mission will be conducted by Rev.
FIR. Klonki, professor of Oriental Ian
guages in the University of Washing
ton, d. c. All Hungarian people are
requested to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08
CLOSES SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL

Miss Inez Marshall closed a very
successful year of work at the Brown
school, Friday, and was re-engaged
for another year at an increase in
salary. The final day was made mem
orable through the rendering of a
fine program which was enjoyed by
scholars and patrons. Ice cream and
cake were served
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

"On the Veranda," at the Auditor
ium, Friday evening, June 15.
South county line is just blossom
ing out with new autos this year.
Glenn Johnson, Frank Marshall, Geo.
Marshall, Bert Finn and Alfred Plumb
all have new Fords, while Ernest
Stout, Henry Schofield and Will Old
field are driving new Overlands.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

DIR. Russell Rennells went to M. A.
C. Wednesday to take a preliminary
examination looking to an appoint
ment as veterinarian in the U. s.
army. If the doctor secures the ap-
pointment he will have the rank Of
lieutenant.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

Pretty music, pretty girls, pretty
gowns, "On the Veranda," Audi
torium, Friday evening, June 15.
Come.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

Henry Steele has purchased the
residence heretofore owned and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Mabel Peterson in the
north part of town.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-06-08

Mrs. Harry Wilson is confined to
her bed by illness. @-s..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-03
THRILLING tale OF
l. RACE FOR SAFETY
Captain Of Burning Vessel Tells How
Crew Was Snatehed From Jaws
'F of Death.

Detroit Mich. May 3.-Capt w. w
Allen Of the wooden freight steamer
Case. which was beached and burned
on East Sister island. in Lake Erie
told the story of the thrilling race to
safety. The captain. eight members
OF the crew and a woman cook escaped
! in two boats after the sinking steamer
was run aground.
Captain Allen is from Ford City,
Ontario. The vessel was owned in
Sandwich. Ontario.
I'VE left Cleveland with coal for De-
troit at o. m. Monday and twelve
hours later we landed. drenched but
happy to be alive. on East Sister is
land" said Captain Allen. Shortly
after leaving Cleveland the steamer
began to leak and in the terrific storm,
water poured into the ship until it
threatened to put out the fires.
East Sister island was the nearest
land and told the mate to head for
1t. At o'clock in the morning the
, bow touched land. Almost instantly
the hull broke and the stern sank 10
feet under water. There was a flash
OF fire in the pilot house and the flames
spread rapidly. I supposed a lantern
was tipped over.
I'VE launched two boats with Diff
Guilty. There was a short struggle and
we were thrown safely on the beach"
The captain praised the conduct of
his crew and particularly the GOODNESS
of the cook. Mrs. Margaret Harrison,
of Detroit
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-03
DUTCH WOMEN
CLAIM AN EDGE
tRy Associated Press.l

The Hague, Netherlands, May g.
"The American woman has the suf-
frage in some states, from child she
is accustomed to appearing in public
and does os more easily than We do.
but she has not half the freedom Of
movement of the Dutch woman" de-
clared Hollands first woman profess
sor, DR.. Johanna Westerdyk, to an in
lterviewer. DIR. Westerdyk recently was
appointed extraordinary professor OF
plant pathology at the State Univer-
sity in Utrecht. The remark was made
as the result OF tour she undertook
through the United States.
Or. Westerdyk was disappointed
with the position of the american
woman. I'm speaking of America" she
said, I'VE are accustomed to imagine
that conditions everywhere there re-
semble those in New York. But New
York is much more European In the
small university towns in the west and
the east things wear quite different
aspect. 1t is true that the married
woman is less bound by domestic life.
She does not have to be at home in the
afternoon to get dinner ready. But, on
the other hand, professors wife has
very busy life without a servant in
the house. For all have their own
house. ard MAY their own car. which
they drive themselves. but they don't
keep a maid because servants are too
troublesome.
THE American woman sees to IT
that she doesn't become house
drudge, neither is she the slave Of her
children. Further, she gets some help
from her husband. But one has the
feeling In dining with her that one is
giving her extra work"
But what had struck DR. Westerdyk
most OF all was that the social inter-
course between the sexes was far from
being so free and unfettered as in Hol-
land. Her men colleagues. for instance,
thought she might not lodge IN the
same hotel. nor enter q restaurant with
them, and that she could hardly be
with them in the university unless
other women were present. AIT the
Botanical society no women were adj
United. She was used to so different
d condition at botanical congresses
that America, with its reputation Of .
paradise for women, had greatly dis
appointed her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-03
Amazing Power Of Bon Optic
ToMake Weak Eyes Strong
Doctor Says 1t Strengthens
Eyesight so per cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

able time and multitudes more win be
able to strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense of ever
getting glasses. Eye troubles of many
descriptions may be wonderfully benefited
by the use Of this prescription at home.
Go to any active drug store and get a
bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
Bon-Opto tablet in q fourth of a glass OF
water and let 1t dissolve. With this
liquid battle the eyes two to four times
daily. You should notice your eyes clear
up perceptibly right from the start, and
inflammation and redness viii quickly
disappear. If your eyes bother you even
q little It is your duty to take steps to
save them now before it is too late.
Many hopelessly blind might have saved
their sight if they had cared for their
eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician 10 whom
the above article was submitted, said: Yes,
the Bon-Optc prescription Is truly q wonderful
eye remedy. It's constituent INGREDIENTS are well
known to eminent eye specialists and widely
prescribed by them. ! have used IL very sue.
cessfniiy In my own practice on patients whose
eyes were strained through 0verwoFk or misft
weak. watery, aching, sHaartlnk. itching. burn
ing eyes, red lids, blurred vision or for eyes in
hamed from exposure to smoke. sun, dust or
wind. IL is one Of the very few Preparations Il
feel should be kept on hand for regular use III
alnost every family Bon.0pto referred tQ
remedy. 1t IL an ethical preparation, the foy.
mula being printed on the package The nan-
ufactureFg guarantee 10 to strengthen eyesiwht
30 per cent In one weeks time In many instances
OF refund the money. 10 can be obtained from
any good drugElst and Il cold II this city by