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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
SENIOR CLASS c. /. S.
GIVES LECTURE COURSE
FOUR ENTERTAINMENTS DURING
FALL AND WINTER
Every Number Will be Worthy of Sup
port and Delightful Source
of Recreation

With commendable enterprise the
boys and girls of the Senior class of
Clio High school are providing for a
Lyceum course in Clio during the
fall and winter months. A brief
synopsis of the entertainments,
every one of which comes with the
best of recommendations, is given
below:
This friday evening, Oct. H.,
"The McCords" will l-appear at the
Auditorium. It's difficult to tell just
what they do, for it loses so much
in the telling. But they tell stories,
and give sketches and playlets, and
sing bit, and play a bit, and, we'll
just entertain you for an hour and a
half. They make audiences cry a
little, and laugh lot, and send them
away completely satisfied
On Saturday evening, Nov. 8, "The
Carletons," sketch artists, will ap-
pear. The program which they use
has been built by one of the master
program builders of the lyceum, Har-
ry r. Pierce. 1t embraces costumed
Sketches iand impersonations, brief
playlets. vocal solos, pianologues in
wide variety, and all so well done
that the hearer is at loss to de-
termine in what department the Car
letons excel.
On Dec. A, one of the star num-
bers will be given by "The Plymouth
Singers and Players, male quartette
that sings as well as plays. Every
body likes a good male quartet.
You'll like this one-it is a good
singing quartet and good instru-
mental quartette, too, with cornet
cello, clarinet, saxophone, bass, traps
and piano for the instruments.
On Feb. 3 Private Gordon Ross
will tell dramatic story of what he
experienced in three years and three
months of service on the fighting
front in France. He was incapaciat-
ed through wounds and sent home.
He saw the war with the eye of
youth-observed its horror and its
grim humor-caught the spirit of the
Crusadcr-and has come home to tell
Americans just what the war is and
why we must fight on till victory is
won.
The people of Clio and vicinity
have been generous patrons of the
lyceum entertainments. They will
patronize those to be given under the
auspices of the Serior Class, thereby
encouraging our enterprising boys
and girls, and at the same time pro-
viding themselves with delightful en-
tertainment. Prices for season tick
cts are very reasonable.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
Treasury Department
Washington

September IL, 1918.
To Holders of Per Cent Bonds of
The First Liberty Loan Converted
and Per Cent Bonds of the Sec
ond Liberty Loan:
The privilege of conversion which
arose in consequence of the issue of
Az per cent bonds of the Third
Liberty Loan will expire on Novem-
ber 9th and under existing law cam
not be extended or renewed. Hold
ers of these per cent bonds lose
nothing by exercising the privilege
of conversion and gain a per cent
interest per annum. Holders of a
per cent bonds should not wait until
the last moment to exercise the priv
ilege of conversion, but proceed to
do so promptly. Delay will result
in overburdening the banking insti-
tutions of the country and the Treas
ury Department by making it neces-
sary to handle all conversions at
the last moment, and may result in
the loss of the privilege of conversion
altogether.
Holders of coupon bonds are
strongly advised to request issue of
regitered bonds in order to protect
themelves againt the risk of loss,
theft, and destruction of their bonds.
Official Department Circular No.
ia, with forms of application, has
been distributed to Federal Reserve
Banks and banks and trust compan-
les throughout the United States.
These institutions are asked, as a
matter of patriotic service, to assist
bond holders in exchanging per
cent bonds for Az per cent bonds
and in registering their bonds.
w. G. McAdoo,
Secretary of the Treasury.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
M. P. CHURCH NOTES

The Christian Endeavor held their
monthly business meeting Tuesday
evening. There were quite large
number present. After the regular
business had been dispensed with a
social hour was enjoyed by all. Light
refreshments were then served and
all returned home reporting a good
time. Watch out for the c. E. social
in the near future.
All services have been changed
one-half hour earlier. Please note
the change and come early.
Sunday morning services 1000 a.
m; Subject, "The Priceless Pearl"
Sunday school, IL 100 a. m; Christian
Endeavor, $50 p. m; Union service,
1880 p. m; Prayer service, Thursday
1880 p. m. Everybody welcome to
all services.
Estle c. Barnes, Pastor
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
FROM MT. DESERT ROCK

The following letter, written by
Rex Stanley to his mother, Mrs. H.
H. Stanley, will, we are sure, be very
interesting to our readers:
Mt. Desert Rock, Lookout Sta.
Sept 26, 1918
Dear Mother:
Just few lines to let you know
a little more about this fancy job
of mine.
The rock itself is not over two ac-
res in extent and it's highest part is
not over 40 feet above the sea. In
heavy weather spray drives over the
whole place and about three weeks
ago when we were having a heavy
southeast swell one extra big one
swept the whole place carrying away
some of our small buildings and NOV
ing things around considerably. The
light keepers wife was scared half
to death and insisted on getting ev-
evybody out of bed and getting wat
er and provisions ready for taking
to the light tower. We stayed up un-
til one o'clock in the morning but
did not find it necessary to climb.
Aside from landing our provisions
and mail through surf most of the
time and capsizing a boat now and
then things are pretty quiet.
The station is still in the making
and there is lots to do so keep fair
ly busy: l have four lookouts, a
cook and two radio men. l am try
ing to make signal men out of the
lookouts and am having fair success.
When the weather is calm we go
fishing more or less and / am vast
ing a lot of good ammunition on
the little chicken hawks that come
out to look for birds. can get about
three out of five and it is very good
practice for the time when friend
Fritz tries to board us. The assist
ant light keeper has three shot guns
and we are getting in supply of
shells for the ducks when they come
down so l don't think am in dam
ger of dying of ennui for a while
yet.
Some Red Cross outfit sent us
out victrola and dozen records
yesterday and subscribed for New
York daily and half a dozen maga-
zines in our name. wish you would
mail me about dozen records, about
half of them Kanaka, including AL
oha Ole by Kanaka quartet. If you
can't get them in Clio ask 10 to get
them in Detroit.
Enclosed find my last pay check. /
haven't any use for it. You might
send me some Bull Durham if you
can get it there. We can't get a.
shore very well, as IL is too far to try
to make in our small boats, and it
is hard to get things like that sent
out to us.
Write soon,
Your son, n
R. G.. Stanley, C. @. NJ,
u. S. N. Sec. Hid. Qtrs.
Mt. Desert Rock, Bar Harbor,
Maine
p. S. Am receiving Clio Messenger
thanks.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP

After three years of successful
merchandising in Clio, c. R. Robin
son has sold his drug and jewelry
business to Reid Bros, of Detroit
and DAWSON. The members of the
new firm are experienced druggists
and come to our town with the best
of recommendation as to ability
and business experience. Mr.. Alex
ander Reid of Detroit, closed the
deal for the Robertson stock, but
for the time, at least, Floyd Pratt,
of Flint, also an experienced drug
gist, will be in active charge of the
store, as Mr.. Reid is engaged in
business at Detroit, while his broth
er is running their store in Davi-
son. We feel complete assurance
in bespeaking for the new firm a
share of the public patronage. Mr..
Robertson has been a very enter
prising and successful merchant and
public spirited citizen, and while we
do not know what his future plans
may be, we do know that himself and
his estimable wife, who has been as
sociate with him in the conduct of
the store, will have, wherever they
may reside, the sincere good wishes
of host of friends. The attention
of our readers is directed to Reid
Bros announcement which appears
elsewhere in this issue. We take pleas
ure in stating, also, that their ad-
vertisements will appear regularly
on the local page Of the Messenger.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
FROM DIR. HEATH
Dear Friend Reed:

Dear Friend Reed:
Regarding my promise to you
some time ago, no doubt you have
very good opinion of me. Must
say that my intentions have been
good, but you know as well as l
that representation is the thief of
time"
Am getting along fine here and
like my work real well. can safe
ly say that this is the largest med
ical training camp in the world. At
present there are about 100000
soldiers and officers here The To-
cation is excellent, being about 8
miles south of Chattanooga. 1t
comprises % square miles which
includes all of Chickamauga park,
the great historic battlefield of the
rebellion.
There are about 525 graduate
veterinarians in this company. We
are taught the practical methods Of
ttabling, treating, feeding, condi-
tioning and general animal husband
ry of large numbers of horses and
mules, as well as foot and mounted
drills, tent pitching, calvary and in
fantry pack, etc.
Well Reed, its great life if one
don't weaken, but must say to
those who look upon the army with
solemn faces and sinking hearts, as
place of lost hopes, they must get
over that, as l have found it, the
most hopeful place in the world with
no tears and many grins.
l must close with best regards to
yourself and Clio friends,
Very truly yours,
Sam P. Heath, OWN.
Camp Greenleaf, Ft Oglethorpe, Ga.
Vet. Co. No. IL
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

Last Friday Mrs. Anna DAILY was
pleasantly surprised by a few of her
neighbors at her home two miles
southeast of Clio. A potluck dinner
was served which was enjoyed by all
after which the afternoon passedvery
enjoyably. Before departing for
their respective homes the guests
presented the hostess with half doz-
en- beautiful china cups and saucers
in token of their friendship and es-
TEEN for her. The occasion was
more enjoyable by the presence Of
Mrs. Ruth Clum, of Flint, one Of our
old members. Each one reported a
very good time and wished we might
meet again in the near future.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
ATTENTION, LADIES!

A meeting of the Women's Coun-
Gil of National Defense will be held
at the home of Mrs. c. w. Taylor,
Tuesday evening, Oct. Is, to which
all members of the local council and
the general public is invited. Mat
ters of the greatest Importance will
be discussed and officers will be
elected for the ensuing year. Please
bear this in mind and help to make
the attendance proportionate to its
Importance. The ladies of the To-
cal council would also take this OPP
portunity to extend their sincerest
thanks to those who kindly contrib
uted garments to be sent to the des-
titute people of Belgium.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. Helen Allen, of Kalamazoo,
who has been visiting at the home of
her niece, Mrs. Thos. Petrie, was ten
dered a reception by rhe latter on the
occasion of her 80th birthday, which
occurred Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1918.
Twelve guests were present and a
very enjoyable evening was spent.
A bountiful chicken dinner was serv-
ed. The guest of honor received the
Fluctuations Of the company, coupled
with expressions of the hope that she
might enjoy many more happy ami
versaries.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
CARD OF THANKS

To the friends and neighbors who
were so kind and sympathetic during
the illness and at the death of our
beloved husband and father, to the
Rev. Mr.. Barnes for his comforting
words, to those who sang and to
those who contributed the beautiful
floral tributes on the occasion of the
funeral we would, hereby, make an
expression of our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. John Covert,
and children.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR NOTES

The c. E. society of the M. P.
church will meet in the C. E. rooms
Sunday evening at seven o'clock.
Subject: "Weak Points in our So
ciety to be Strengthened" Leader,
A. N. Stuber. Special music. Good
song service.
We are glad to note that there
were several strangers with us last
Sunday night. Come again. Always
welcome.
The regular monthly business
meeting of the C. E. society was
held at the church, Tuesday night
After the regular business was over
a very pleasant social hour was
enjoyed by all. Three new names
were added to our membership list
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
GERMANS WEAKENING

Latest advices from the Western
Front indicate that the German re-
sistancc is weakening under the
ccaseless hammer;Ig Of the Allied
armies. st. Quentin and Cambrai,
important railroad centers, and vital
to the German line of defense are
alrady in Allied hands and within
the last two days the Allied armies
have captured 1900 Boche prison.
ers and more than 200 guns. Well
posted observers do not think that
this of necessity presages an early
end of the war, and yet, there are
those who would not be surprised if
Germany accepted at once the terms
laid down by President Wilson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
MT. MORRIS THEATRE

On Saturday evening The Pershing
will present "The Vortex" in five
reels. It's big production with
Margery Warren in the title role.
Sunday evening we shall present
"Love Brokers'" seven reels, featur-
ing Alma Reubens. We can recon-
mend this to your favor unqualified
ly. On both evenings an educational
film will be shown extra. On Wed
nesday evening that top-notch screen
star, Douglas Fairbanks, will be seen
in "The Lamb" Don't miss this.
Admission 10 and 15 and war tax.
Cars every hour to Mt. Morris and
same way going back.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
PRESIDENT WILSON
REPLIES TO GERMANY
SAYS BOCHES MUST GIVE UP STOL
EN- TERRITORY
IF Germany Complies It Will Amour,
to an Unconditional
Surrender

To the communication of the Ger
man chancellor, asking for an arm
istice, and stating that Germany
would negotiate for peace on the
fourteen points laid down in Presi-
dent Wilson's address to congress,
made on the eighth of January last,
the president has made one of the
most astute and faultless replies in
the history of the worlds diplomacy.
He has put the German government
in a position where it must demon
strate it's sincerity or faithlessness.
He virtually says to the German gov
ernment: "Take your armies home,
relinquish all the territory you have
stolen, as an evidence of the SINGER
ity of your intentions, and then we
will talk things over" The presi-
dents reply is as follows:
Department of State
Oct. 8, 1918.
Sir:
have the honor 81 acknowledge, on
behalf of the Pres ident, your note of
October 6, enclosing a communica-
tion from the German government 20
the President; and am instructed By
the President to request you to make
the following communication to the
Imperial German Chancellor:
Before making reply to the re-
quest of the Imperial German govern
ment, and in order that that reply
shall be as candid and straightfor-
ward as the momentous interests in
volved require, the President of the
United States deems it necessary to
assure himself of the exact meaning
of the note of the imperial chancel-
lor. Does the imperial chancellor
mean that the imperial German gov
ernment accepts the terms laid down
by the President ir his address to
the congress of the United States on
the eighth of January, last. and in
subsequent addresses and that its
object in entering into discussions
would be only to agree upon the
practical details of their application?
''The President feels bound to say
with regard to the suggestion of an
armistice that he would not feel al
Liberty to propose cessation of arms
to the governments with which the
government Of the United States is
associated against the Central Pow
ers as long as the armies of those
powers are upon their soil. The good
faith of any discussion would mani
festly depend upon the consent of
Central Powers Immediately to with
draw their forces everywhere from
invaded territory.
"The President also feels that he
is justified in asking whether the i'm
perial chancellor is speaking merely
for the constituted authorities of the
empire who have so far conducted
the war. He deems the answers to
these questions vital from every point
of view."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
TO U. S. BOND HOLDERS

The following official notice is of
interest to many of our readers and
should be self-explanatory. Holders
of the first and second issues of Lib
erty Bonds who have not yet attend
ed to their conversion into the An
per cent bonds of the third issue
should look after the matter without
further delay. The conversion of
such bonds may be accomplished at
The Clio State Bank, NOT LATER
THAN NOV. 9, NEXT.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
OBITUARY
ANCA

Rosa, the year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anga, died at the
home of her parents four miles west
day, Sept A, 1918, of cholera infan-
tum. She leaves one sister besides
her grief stricken parents to mourn
her loss. Funeral services were held
from the home on Saturday, Rev. E.
c. Barnes, officiating. Interment
was made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

things of life amid the violence and
turmoil of war. He also tells of the
good work being done by the Y. M.
c. A. and Salvation Army in provid-
ing comfort and recreation for the
men. He mentions having met two
American ladies serving in a "Y'
hut, almost up to the trenches, one
of whom has been fifteen months in
France.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
RED CROSS DANCE

A dancing party will be given at
the Clio Auditorium next Saturday
evening for the benefit of Vienna
Red Cross. Woolson's orchestra will
furnish the music. Bill, 10c per
dance. Everybody cordially invited
to attend
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
CARD OF THANKS

To the many friends who so kindly
assisted us during the sickness and
death of our beloved husband and
father, to the West Vienna Aid So
ciety for their beautiful floral tri-
butes, the Green school, also to Rev.
Chapman for his words Of sympathy,
to the choir for their selections, we
most earnestly thank them.
Mrs. r. H. Hitler,
and family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
NEELEY

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Neeley died at their home in
Almont, Mich, on Wednesday, Sept.
2, 1918. The remains were brought
here and the funeral was held from
the home of the decessed's grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Neeley, on
Friday. Rev. E. C. Barnes officiated
and interment was in Woodlawn
cemetery
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
POMONA GRANGE

Genesee Pomona Grange will meet
with Flushing Grange Friday, Oct.
1S. State Master Ketchum will be
present and an interesting discussion
of the suffrage amendment will be
staged. A picnic dinner will be serv-
ed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
w. c. T. u. NOTES

The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Sargent, Wednesday afternoon,
Oct. 16. Every member is requested
to be present, as business of import
ance is to be transacted. The press
superintendent will have charge of
the program. Visitors are welcome.
Mrs. A. A. Haven,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11
Red Gross Benefit Dance.

A social dance for the benefit of
Thetford Red Cross will be held at
Thetford Town Hall, Wednesday
evening, Oct. 16. Good music will
be provided and an enjoyable time
is in prospect. The ladies of the
Red Cross will serve supper at the
church. Bill for dance, soc. Every
body invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

LOST-Somewhere on the road be-
tween Boutwell, school and the Mt.
Morris road a package containing
child's dress. Finder please return
to Mrs. Samuel Pomeroy, Clio, R.
F. d. a. or Mrs. Ray Rogers, Mt.
Morris, Mich. Reward. 81
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

o. r. Webster is home from the u.
S. Naval Operating Base at Hamp-
ton Roads, Va. He is on sick leave
and expects to return to his station
n ext wee
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

The Hilltop club will meet Thurs
day, Oct. II, at the home of Mrs.
w. II. Sargent.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

Harold Conquest, of Flint, spent
the week end at the home of his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w.
Hoff.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-10-11

Purchase bottle Of Rexall Cough
Syrup at Reid Bros. and fix that
cold befores it gets set. #
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-30
RENT PROF|TEER|NG
ISSUE DEADLOCKED

Senate and House conferees on the
food production bill discussed District
profiteering in rentals. today, but reach
ell no conclusion as to legislation
Senate conferees contended the House
conferees should decide first whether
profiteering legislation should be in
corporated in the food production bill.
The meeting broke up with the under
standing that the House conferees would
determine as soon as possible whether
they will oppose a rider.
me SUnLIe mas attached the Pom
erene-Tental admi nistration anne nd
ment to the bill. bu: the House con-
ferecs are disposed to insist that this
be dropped. They feel that to attempt
rent legislation in this indirect way
w.,uld be to slap at Chairman lSen
johnson, of the Hone District COM
m'Itee.
The conferees aged ~ accept the
House provision aiIIeI ut sla"kers IL
the Department OF HErI cu':'T2. which
prevents the use y: Ihon'.v carried IN
tie bill for hiring men Of draft age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-30
PRISONER HAS BUNGALOW

NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-CoI. II. ".
Bennett. erstwhile prominent poll
tician Of Nassau county. now sojourn-
ing in Sing Sing prison. has had a
bungalow outside the walls fitted up
for his exclusive use, and is living in
princely style there. No guard is
kept over him.
Colonel Bennett. who was convicted
of jury fixing at Mineola. has been
selected as bookkeeper of the social
ed new prison company" This gang
Of TRUSTEES" works on the heights
across the way from the prison Of
fees They receive the best food in
the prison.
The cottage occupied by the late
Officer James Bulger. on the crest of
the hill. affordinE a fine view of the
Hudson river. is exclusively the col
OneTs. and he stays in the house
which is called Pest Awhile" by the
envious prisoners, from dawn to
dusk. He sleeps. however, within the
prison walls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-30
CONGRESS ANXIOUS
TO REPAIR FENCES

Senators and House members arc
getting increasingly FESTIVE over re-
naming in Washington as the Cot
gressional elections draw near.
With the Liberty loan campaign or
and numerous political fences shsky.
various plans for a series of three
day recesses are under discussion.
The Senate probably will arrange
for recesses in the near future IL the
suffrage amendment can be voted on
or shunted-aside.
In the House. the emergency pow
er bill first will have to be disposed
OF and also the S7,OOO.OOO.O 900 army
deficiency appropriation bill. which
may not come out OF Committee o.
Appropriations before next week.
The Senate has about settled down
to the belief the revenue bill will not
be reported before election.
The conference report on the food
production bill, involving prohibition
and profiteering in the District. may
be ready for consideration soon. The
conferees are working on 1t again
today.