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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-26
Southside Items
Archibald white Dead

Sergeant Archibald Whitf1e. SON OF
James white, II. r. p. s. who n re-
ported dead in France of wounds re-
ceived in action. adds another gold
star to the Southside's list Or heroes
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Church Notice

The special meetings are still going
on at the Free Methodist Church. Rev.
Mr.. Warren still breaches in his char
acteristic style each evening. Mr..
Hoyt, who has charge of the singing,
has returned after ten days absence
because of sickness. He wishes that
all of the singers would come and help
him make joyful noise. The General
Quarterly Meeting for the Flint Dis
trict will be held in connection with the
meetings this week. Preaching Fri
day morning at 1000 o'clock. At 200
p. m. a Christian Workers Convention
will open. A number of interesting
essays will be read and discussed. Sat-
urday forenoon will be devoted to a
business session. At 200 o'clock p. m.
Rev. A. d. Zahnizer, General Confer
ence Evangelist, will preach mission
ary sermon. You cannot afford to miss
it. Sunday morning Love feast at 500
o'clock followed by preaching and the
communion service.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Discharged from Army

r. w. Won Knoblesdorff, a nurse in
the base hospital at Camp Logan, Hous-
ton, Tex, brought Joseph Halligan,
adopted son of VIM. Halligan, home
from that place last Friday morning.
The young man had been i'll and in the
hospital for some time, his condition
being such that discharge was grant
ed him. 1t was also necessary for the
nurse to accompany him home. Won
Knoblesdorf is German by birth and
has been in this country but five years,
serving. before entering the U. S.
Army, in one of the hospitals in the
Balkans, during the war between those
states. He is fine appearing young
man and appears very loyal to the
country of his adoption.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Art Exhibit

Miss Martha Schoitz, instructor in mu-
sic and art in Clio schools. will have an
exhibition of the art1 work of her
pupils at her room in the school build
ing from April 20 to May 3, inclusive.
The exhibit will be open from 1000 until
400 each day and from 700 until 900
each evening. Admission will be free
and all patrons and friends of the
school are cordially invited to attend.
The exhibit will cover the work cf the
entire twelve grades and will consist of
the following: charcoal work, pencil
sketches, construction work, perspect-
i've, designing, crayon, pastel, water
color landscape, nature studies, paper
cutting, stencil work, stained window
glass, tinted ivory sets and mechanical
drawing, The exhibit is said to be
very handsome and interesting and
those who go to see it will be well re-
paid for their trouble.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
A Champion Speller

Miss Helen LaDue, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. j. LaDue, won SPELL
ing contest in the Waldo School, short
time ago, and. by the way, that is some
distinction, because they have some
extra good spoilers in that school But
that was only the starting point of the
young lady ambition. She wished to
be the best speller in the township. and
in contest at the Clio High School,
last week Wednesday, she proved her
right to that honor. Yesterday, be-
cause of her former achievements, she
took part in a county eighth grade SPELL
ing contest at Flint, and while we have
been unable to learn the exact result,
we know that Helen brought back
added honor for herself, her teacher
and her school. About two years ago
Miss LaDue won mathematical con-
test at the Waldo, so we know her abil-
ity is not confined to spelling alone and
that she is an all-around good scholar.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Registration of Women

The registration of all loyal women
above 16 years of age. residing in the
Township Of Vienna, will be in progress
at the Auditorium, at Clio, this week
Saturday, April q. This registration
is planned to secure the helpful cooper
alton of women in such work as they
may best be able to do for the aid Of
our country during the war. Those who
register take no iron clad obligation of
any kind nor do they incur any as to the
other members of their families. In
reality they merely become members
of big association, like the Red Cross,
although in no way conflicting with the
latter, and with no dues. to help Uncle
Sam as they conveniently can during
the war; If women who are eligible
will call at the Auditorium and register
instead of compelling the registrars to
call upon than at their homes, they will
have taken the first step in helpfulness.
All questions regarding registration
will be cheerfully answered.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Grange Items

Farmers Friend Grange met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Richards,
Tuesday, April 9. A good dinner was
enjoyed by those present and the after
noon was spent in discussions on farm
topics, with music and readings inter-
spersed, Three more new members
were added to our numbers.
The last meeting was held at the hall,
Tuesday evening. April %. The next
meeting will be held at the hall May ID.
Don't forget that Senator Straight
will speak at the hall, Friday evening,
April 26. You will miss treat if you
fail to hear him.
It's good thing to be granger:
It's good thing know.
You had better be good granger.
And your loyalty show.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
High School Play

The pupils of the Clio High School
are patriotically endeavoring to buy a
Liberty Bond. That means they are
going to buy it. 1t is very commend
able effort and the young people are
entitled to all possible assistance. In
order to add to the fund accumulating
for this purpose the local high school
has made arrangements with Dawson
High School to present popular play
here, the proceeds of which will be ap-
piled as above indicated. The play is a
comedy in four acts entitled "A Crazy
Idea" The Dawson boys and girls are
said to have the play down fine" and
will give it at the Auditorium, Friday
evening, May 8. The prices will be 25c
for adults and 15c for children.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Red Cross Teas

During the past week the following
ladies hive entertained: Misses Ethel
and Sophia Matzen, Mesdames Bessie
Beckwith and Maude Butler, Mrs.
Chas. Best, Mrs. E. s. Lathrop, Mes
danes Anna B. and Margaret Hough-
ton, Mrs. w. r. Hopkins, Mrs. Jay
Parsons, Mrs. L. j. Scholl, Mesdames
Marshall Smith and l.. Conger, Mrs.
G. w. Taylor, Mrs. G. A. Lacure. Mrs.
Eugene Stevens, Mrs. Bert Conlee,
Mesdames r. III. Neelands and Hugh
Mccormick. Ethel Sturdivant. Mrs. G.
w. Jobson, Mrs. j. b. Currier, Mes
danes M. G. Doyle and c. C. Beeman.
The receipts for the week were s53 54.
The total receipts for all, $7S.31. We
are asked to remind ladies giving teas
that according to the 'rules and reg
ulations" only two articles of food are
permissible.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
New Electrical Store

Chas. T. Hutchins has opened an cleo
trical store in the rooms in the Masonic
Temple recently vacated by Jess La
Due. Mr.. Hutchns has been in busi-
ness in Flint for number of years, is
thoroughly familiar with every branch
of his work and will be able to look
after his customers here as well as
could be done in the larger cities.
He will also maintain his store in Flint.
Mr.. Hutchins will carry complete
stock of fixtures and lamps and will be
glad to figure On any job of motor
work, wiring or repairs. The attention
of our readers is directed to his ad
elsewhere in this issue.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
More Young Soldiers

In response to their country's call
forty nine young men left the Office of
the Local Board for Genesee County,
at Flint, yesterday afternoon, for Camp
Custer. Those who were called from
this vicinity are as follows: Fred Ba-
con, Montrose; Clyde A. Smith, Flush
ing; Leroy w. Corbin, Clio; Don Alex
ander, Otisville; Andrew M. johnson.
Flushing; Ernest j. Amidon, Otisville;
Herman j. Feller, Montrose; Jas. Miko-
laiczik, Montrose; Arthur o. Belts,
Otisville; Robert w. Russell, Otisville;
VIM. H. Goodwin, Mt. Morris; Herman
j. Yaster, Clio; Leo E. Waite, Flush
ing; Chas. Ridley, Mt. Morris: Bert B.
Potter, Flushing: John r. McGarvey,
Clio; Chas. M. Scharrer, Flushing; VIM.
H. Goodman, Mt. Morris; Day Teach
out, Otisville; Edward Burger, Clio;
James T. Messmore, Flushing; Roy C.
Farnsworth, Clio; Ernie Arthur Reed,
Flushing; Geo. w. Darby, Flushing;
Hughie w. Gibson, Montrose, Frank
G. Leonard, Flushing. The Mes
senger extends its congratulations
and best wishes to these boys. May
they return as victors. to enjoy the hon
ors that shall rightfully be theirs.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
BUY YOUR COAL NOW
WARNS FUEL BOSS
PEOPLE ADVISED TO FILL BINS
BEFORE JUNE Is
Outlook is That il Will Be at Least
Very Difficult to get Coal
Next Wintsr

"The United States fuel administra-
tion advises all householders to lay in a
supply of coal as early as possible.
On account of increased demand for an
thracite coal for government uses and
the need of hard coal for industries en-
gagged in war work in the east, the sup
ply available for Michigan and other
western states will be limited" said
State Fuel Administrator Prudden in a
statement issued this week.
"The government intends coal ship
ments to be made with the least possi-
BILE haul. Practically all the hard coal
comes from Pennsylvania. AS the
whole matter is one of transportation
and a shortage existing in cars and
motive power, the hard coal will not be
equitably distributed over the entire
country as it otherwise should be.
'Under the present zoning plan,
Michigan is denied Pocahontas coal.
"A reasonable supply of soft coal
can now be obtained and citizens should
at once order and have delivered to
them prior to June 15, at least one-half
of their expected requirements for next
winter. Unless citizens will take the
kind of coal that can now be obtained.
it will be impossible to supply domestic
requirements later in the season.
Coal must be mined, hauled and deliv-
cred in considerable quantities during
April, May and June in order to prevent
a repetition of last years condition.
1.-The coal dealer should not be ex-
pected to buy coal and store it during
the summer months. The public should
buy now and in that way the coal deal
er could in many cases make delivery
to consumers direct from the car.
ut is hoped citizens will not further
delay in placing orders for the kind of
coal their dealers can Immediately sup
ply"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Tobacco Money Sent

The following is self-explanatory. a
detailed list of contributors having al
ready been published in these columns:
The Messenger,
Clio, Mich.
Gentlemen: We are in receipt of your
check for $36.OO. covering collections
made by you on account of the Soldiers
Tobacco Fund, for which we thank you.
Your order for 144 Soldiers Kits has
been put through and will receive our
prompt attention,
Very truly yours,
The American Tobacco Co.
By M. Crotty.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
o. E. S. Officers

At the annual meeting of Vienna
Chapter, No. 283, o. E. s.. the follow
ing were elected as officers for the en-
suing year:
Mrs. Cora Frost, Worthy Matron.
Chas. H. Reed, Worthy Patron.
Mrs. Ola Beardslee, Assoc. Matron.
Mrs. Carrie Carter, Conductress.
Mrs. Bessie Beckwith, Assoc. Cond.
Mrs. Belle Curtis, Secretary.
Mrs. Helen Frost, Treasurer.
Miss Rose Smith, Adah.
Miss Margaret Helfrich, Ruth.
Mrs. Lillian Gleason. Esther
Miss Mable Blackney, Martha.
Mrs. Eva Brown, Electa.
Mrs. Nellie Lacure, Marshall.
Mrs. Anjianette Scott, Chaplain.
Mrs. Clara Bibbins, Organist.
Mrs. Agnes Helfrich. Warden.
Fisk Brown, Sentinel.
Next Wednesday evening a meeting
for the installation of these officers and
for limitations will be held. The degree
work will begin at $50, followed by
luncheon at 800, after which the in
stallation will take place. 1t is hoped
that the Grand Worthy Matron will be
present and conduct the installation.
All members are invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
We Must Win the War

The battle on the western front is the
bloodiest in all history. Instead of dis
couraging our people and the Allies, it
only emphasizes the necessity of resist
ing to the end. Germany's conduct in
Russia gives US some idea Of what
would happen if France and Great
Britain were overcome. Our nation is
playing an increasingly important part
in the protection of democratic institu-
tions, and the whole people stand be-
hind the government.
w. j. BRYAN.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Obituary
MRS. A. B. HATHAWAY


Mrs. A. B. Hathaway quietly entered
into rest Sunday morning, April 14th,
after useful and devoted life of more
than seventy years. Roxana H. Glenn
ons was horn in Dumfries. Canada,
| Nov. Is, 1910. She was united in mar
riage to Rev. A. B. Hathaway. Dec. 81,
1859, at Pontiac. There were five child
rem in the family, Laura Alice, now
Mrs. G. w. Stevenson of Clio; Lusettie
E., later Mrs. j. G. Osgerby, who died
at Ann Arbor, Jan. g., 1905; Julia Fran
ces, who died in infancy; Clarence A.
Hathaway, now of Lansing; and Grace
E., now Mrs. |. II. Cakes, of Elgin,
Illinois. She is also survived by one
brother, John F. Clemons of Bath,
Mich. The family moved to Clio and
settled on the present homestead thir-
ty-siX years ago. The subject of this
sketch was most public spirited and
earnest worker in all things that she
believed was for the betterment Of the
community or the world. For all the
years of her residence here she was an
active and faithful member of the
Methodist Protestant church. One of
her last acts was to put her weekly Of
fering in the envelope, that she hoped
some one would deposit for her. Her
interest in the c. E. was unfailing. and
the Sunday night before her promotion,
she sent verse of Scripture to be
read in response to her name at roll
CALL She was for many years men,
ber of the Women's Foreign Missionary
Society, nine years treasurer of the
Michigan Branch, served as president
and also corresponding secretary. Her
work in the w. G. T. u. consisted of
her being district and county superin-
tendent, press correspondent of the 10.
cal union and she was deeply interested
in the general activities of this organ
ization. Hers was most social nature
and she clung with touching tenacity to
friends of many years standing. The
funeral services were conducted by
her pastor, Rev. G. w. Greene, and Rev.
Carl Lundbom, of Flint. The bearers
were her four grandsons, F. w. Steph-
enson, Earl and Fenton Osgerby and
Elwyn Hathaway. For the past four
years she has been under the tender
watch and care of her eldest child, Mrs.
G. w. Stephenson. Walter Wilson
sang two sweet solos. Rev. A. B.
Hathaway received his call to the high
er life in September four years ago.
Each of these was called on Sunday
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
BUNKER

Owing to oversight in The Messenger
office the following was unintentionally
omitted from last weeks edition. We
crave the indulgence of the friends anC
of our readers in the matter. Ed.
Clyde M. Bunker passed away at Hur.
ley Hospital, Flint, on Thursday, Apri
4, 1918. He was taken i'll but three
days previous to being removed to
the hospital where he was operated or
for appendicitis, pneumonia develop.
ing three days later. Although every
thing was done to alleviate his suffer.
ings, which he bore patiently until the
last, death was his only release. De.
ceased was born in Cheboygan, Cheboy.
gan Co., May 80. 1899, and came to
Flint seven years ago. He was mar.
ried to Miss Ina Butler, June 80, 1915.
Besides his wife he leaves one son, Mil.
ton Lee, Is months old, his father,
Charles Bunker, of Flint, three broth
ers, Ralph and Russell, of Flint, and
Roy, of Camp Custer. Relatives from
out of town were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Wilson and mother, and Mrs. Hersel
Henning, of Cheboygan. sister of Chas.
Bunker, who cared for Mr.. Bunker af.
ter the death of his mother until his
coming to Flint. Prayer service was
held at the home of his father and
brother, GOA 3rd Ave. W., Flint. The
funeral was held at the M. p. church,
Clio, of which Mr.. Bunker was a mem.
Der, and while he lived here was dill
igent worker for that institution. Rev
C. w. Greene officiated and burial was
made in Woodlawn cemetery, Clio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Red Cross Auction

Thetford Red Cross will hold an auc-
ton sale of baked goods, popcorn, pota-
toes and other vegetables at the store
of Mccormick Conlee, in Clio, on Sat-
urday afternoon, beginning at 200
o'clock. Various other articles left
over from the sale at Thetford Center,
week ago Will also be sold. Proceeds
will go for the benefit of the Red Cross.
The public is cordially invited to attend
the sale. E. L. Powers. auctioneer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Letter from Ed. Corwin
Somewhere in France,
March 13, 1918.

March 13, 1918.
Mr.. Chas. Reed.
Dear Sir: / thought l would write
you line to let you know that l am
well and that | received your paper all
right and | am very glad to get it. My
pal and | read them and enjoy them
very much.
This is very pretty and interesting
country with old towns and old time
styles. | was in an old church the
other day that was built in 100 and it
was a great sight to me.
| am in a place now where it sure
looks and sounds like war with the big
guns roaring and the flying machines
flying over. 1t keeps a fellow looking
and makes him want to dig in and do
his part, and the engineers are cer-
tainly kept busy doing their part.
l just want to thank you for sending
the paper to me. 1t is good of you and
| sure like to get it. Well, it is time
for taps so good night.
Your friend,
lst Class Private Edgar Corwin,
Co. B., 2lst Engrs.
A. E. F., France.
P. S. 1t is just like summer over here
now. 1t is warm and nice. but lots of
mud.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

the children being as follows: John and
Charles Vincent, of Flint; Albert, of
Chicago; George, of Clio; Mrs. Jud
Gray of Clio; Mrs. Fred Wadsworth, of
Farrandville; Mrs. Andrew Montgom-
cry, of Flint, and an adopted son,
Harry, of Midland. She is also sur
vived by 25 grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren and by three sisters
and one brother. Funeral services
were held in the M. e. Church at Clio,
Monday afternoon. Rev. Z. c. c.. Ben
son, officiating. The remains were
laid at rest in Pine Run cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Used Garments Wanted

The Vienna Red Cross has received
an urgent request for used garments
for children, to be distributed among
the orphaned and needy children of
France and Belgium. Those having
such garments are requested to bring
them to the Red Cross rooms at as ear
ly date as possible. Any serviceable
garment, no matter if it has had con-
siderable wear, will be thankfully re-
ceived.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
u. S. Needs Trained Civilians

Trained men in nearly every branch
of industry are needed by the govern
ment. Craftsmen. stenographers,
typists, bookeepers. clerks of all kinos,
in fact nearly every branch of industry
is required. Good salaries are offered
and the work is all in the United States.
Representatives of the Civil Service
Commission at the post Offices in all
cities are prepared to furnish definite
information and application blanks.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Hon. E. o. Wood Dead

Hon. Edwin o. Wood, for many years
prominent in the political life of the
county and state, died Suddenly at Pas
adena, Calf, Monday night. He was
born at Goodrich, in this county. in
1861. He was the author of history
of Genesee County, recently published.
and was president of the Michigan
Pioneer and Historical Society,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
VINCENT

Mrs. Andrew Vincent, for a number
of years greatly respected resident of
Clio, died at the home of her son, John,
in Flint, Friday, April 10, 1918, after
All illness that covered quite long
period of time. 1t was not until recent
ly, however, that her illness assumed
threatening form, and she was able to
make the trip TO visit her son but a
couple weeks prior to her death. The
deceased was born in st. Johns. New
Brunswick. June 20, 1845, and was 72
years. 8 months and 20 days of age.
She leaves to mourn their loss her hus-
band, four sons and three daughters,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Card of Thanks

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their many kindnesses
extended to US during the illness of our
beloved wife and mother, and for their
sympathy at her death. We would
also thank the minister and singers for
their consoling services.
Andrew Vincent
and children
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their sympathy and
kind attentions at the death of our dar-
ling boy, also those who contributed the
beautiful floral offerings and Rev. C.
w. Greene for his comforting words.
Mr. and Mrs. w Rogers
and son.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Appreciative

Dear Friends-Through The Messen-
ger wish to express to all of you, who
have been so kind and helpful through
out the illness which has been prevalent
in my home during much of the past
winter, my, sincerest appreciation and
thanks.
Mrs. Ada Wisner.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Coal in France

We are often inclined to find fault
with the high prices of fuel in this coun-
tr6 but it will be we'll for US to remem-
ber the sacrifices the people of France
are making for the sacred cause of lib
erty: Coal in France today is $110 to
$l25 per ton, and they have good coal
supply this year.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
New Oil Agent

Otis Cook has been appointed by
the Standard Oil Company as its agent
and manager in Clio. He will succeed
Mr.. Kinsman who has resigned. and
expects to take up his residence in Clio
Ia the near future.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Liberty Loan Social

The Freshmen of the Clio High School
will hold necktie social at the high
school room this Friday evening for
the benefit Of their bond fund. The
public is cordially invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26
Half Holiday Today

President Wilson has appointed this
date, Apr. 26, Liberty Day" and re-
quests that all business places be closed
at least during the afternoon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

Harold and Ancil Smith, of Burt,
spent Saturday and Sunday with their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Sturdivant.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

Birch Run will run dry next We'd
nesday, for the first time in tifty years.
Let us sing the Doxology.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Fred Goodyear, of Flint, visited
Mrs. Chas. Begole and family the week
end.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Chas. Montague is quite i'll at
her home.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-26

Mrs. Ada Wisner.