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The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-04

Atlantic City, Tuesday. - one hundred survivors of the liner Caro- liua were landed at this port this afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-04

was received today and says that the residents of the town of Cologne were thrown into a state of "the most absolute panic"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-04
WOUNDED TANKS TAKEN U
 N|CE

Nice, France, Tuesday. - The first contingent of wounded Ameri- eau soldiers who had been amaigs matei with the French troops ST. rived in this city today.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-04

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Value of Advertising

You can't buy Babbitt's soap now.
a few years ago, sold by every dealer,
large and small. The reason is the
company stopped advertising and lost
the value of the name which had been
estimated by advertising men to be
worth more than million dollars.
This kitchen and laundry soap, by ad-
vertising had almost driven competi-
tion from the field The manufacture
ers, with plant; big for those days.
were pressed to turn it out fast enough.
1t was demanded by patrons of the
cross road store and the big city depart
ment stores. Housewives would ac-
cept no other.
The company persisted in its non-ad-
vertising policy. Younger men in the
soap business with new tangled ideas"
fellows fresh from college were fight.
ing for soap profits, They launched
a big advertising campaign as soon a,
the Babbitt firm stopped theirs There
were several rival campaigns. AL
showed increased business. The ole
soap which so many housewives had de-
manded gradually lost its hold. The de-
mand decreased in proportion to the
length of time Babbitt was not heraldec
to the public, and the advertising done
by the newer firms. At first slowly
but afterwards rapidly, the demand de
creased. Dealers stocked with new
soaps and finally the company which
once had dominated the field as Fort
does his today, found no market for it,
product.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Military Registration v

President Wilson has fixed Wednes-
day, June 5, next, as the date for reg
istration of young men who have reach
ed twenty-one years of age since the
former registration was held. This
time the registration will be accomp-
lished at the office of The Local Board
for Genesee County. in the court house,
at Flint-that is for all young men re-
siding within the county outside the
corporate limits of the city of Flint
All boys who have reached the age of q
since June 5. 1917. or who will be Fl on
or before June 5, 1918, viii be obliged
to register on the date last named. al
lens as well as native born citizens.
The Board will have it's office open from
seven o'clock in the morning until nine
o'clock in the evening and no young
man of requisite age should fail to
register at this time. 1t is estimat-
ed that this registration will furnish
three quarters of million men for mill
tary service.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Memorial. Day Proclamation

Following are the closing paragraphs
of very eloquent Memorial Day Proc
lamation by Governor Albert E. Sleep
er. The opening paragraphs. which
pay tribute to the soldiers of 81 to '65
and to those who are serving the Re-
public in the present war, are too volum-
inous to admit of publication at this
time:
Therefore, that we may pay tribute
of affection and esteem to the surviv-
ing veterans of the Civil War and of
the Spanish War, and do
honor to the memory not only of the
men who gave up their lives in these
wars OF the past, but of the brave boys
also who have fallen in the present
conflict. l, ALBERT E. SLEEPER,
Governor of the State of Michigan, do
hereby issue this, my Proclamation,
and sincerely urge the observation of
THU sday, May thirtieth. nineteen hun
dred and eighteen, as Memorial Day.
venture to express the hope that
the day will be kept in manner con-
sistent with the spirit of the occasion.
1t should be day for the re-dedication
of our strength and service, the renew
ed conservation of our every effort and
resource, to the support of our fight
ing forces.
And, pursuant to President Wilson's
proclamation, earnestly request the
people of Michigan to observe this day
as solemn festival. and to gather in
their accustomed places of worship and
there to offer prayers for the victory of
the American armies, that just and
lasting peace may be established thru
out the world.
On that day flags should be displayed
at half-staff until noon, and then hoist
ed to the top of the staff.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
A Typographical r. c. Tea

Next Saturday the editor will begin
the fiftieth year of his life and in order
to borrow little JOY for the occasion,
and because he probably will not have a
chance to celebrate the attainment of
another half century. has decided to
serve Red Cross Tea at the home of
The. Clio Messenger at that time.
We are calling it tea, but ''hot dogs"
and coffee willbe served with oodles of
mustard for all who desire. No one
will be allowed to depart hungry. We
shall also haXe music on the grafonola
and will enttxtain our guests to the
best of our ability, Rxinter's pie will
be on hand for all who desire to partake
of it and the devil himself is expected
to be present and assist in the serving.
The idea of this tea was suggested by
Mrs. Reed and the Misses Mott and
Hymen, typos in the office, and they
will be equal entertainers with the ed
itor. Luncheon for the business men
and others will be available from $50
until $50, and serving will continue
until 900 o'clock. Everybody is cor
daily invited and the collection. begin
ming at 10c, will go to Vienna Red
Cross.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Brennan Goes on Trial \

Our readers will remember that a
number of months ago Joseph Brennan.
a member of the well known theatrical
firm of Kelly g. Brennan. was arrested
in connection with the murder of a
seventeen year old girl, named Beatrice
Epler, at Alma. Brennan has been in
Clio with his show many times, had
directed amateur theatricals here, and
as consequence was known to many in
this locality. The principal in the MUIR
der case was farmer by the name of
Eichorp, who it is alleged strangled the
girl to death in house of i'll fame
whenfshe Mad been hired by himself,
Brennan and Mrs. Inez Johnson, keeper
of the resort. Eichorn has just been
sentenced to prison for life for his part
in the tragedy and Brennan and Mrs.
Johnson are to be placed on trial at
once.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Anthracnose on Run

GAS result of the last two dry sum-
mers," DR.. G. H. Coons declares, 1.-The
percentage of anthracnose has been
so reduced that not more than one sam
pie in SO of the thousand that we have
examined within the past winter show
ed heavy infection by this disease.
"Anthracnose is now in retreat; but if
wet weather keeps up this year it can
make stand and retrench itself un-
less the precaution is taken to plant
clean seed beans. All beans showing
spots or stains should be thrown out. ="
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
TAKE ANY COAL
THAT IS AVAILABLE
AN UNPRECEDENTED SHORTAGE
LIKELY NEXT WINTER
And Take il Early, is Advice of Prudden,
Administrator for the State of
Michigan
BY w. X. PRUDDEN

"Buy coal now?" Yes, indeed. My
Office has made this about as clear to
the people of Michigan as it knows
how.
The United States fuel administra-
tion advises all householders to lay in
supply of coal as soon as possible. We
are backing up this advice. On ac-
count of increased demand for anthra-
cite coal for government uses and the
need of hard coal for industries engag-
ed in war work in the east, the supply
available for Michigan and the other
western states will be limited.
The government intends coal shipping
to be made with the least possible haul.
Practically all the hard coal comes from
Pennsylvania. AS the whole matter is
one of transportation and shortage
existing In cars and motive power, the
hard coal will not be equitably distribu-
ted'over the entire country as it other
wise should be.
Under the present zoning plan Michi-
gan 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 Is. at least oDe-half of
their expected requirements for next
winter. Unless citizens will take the
kind of coal that can now be furnished.
it will be impossible to supply domes-
tic requirements later in the season.
Coal must be mined. hauled and deliver
ed in considerable quantities during
April, May and June in order to pre-
vent repetition of last years condi-
| ton.
the coal dealer should not be expect
ed 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.
1 It is hoped citizens will not further
1 delay placing orders for the Kind Of
coal their dealers can Immediately sup
! ply
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
BARDEN

George Barden, for more than thirty
years respected resident of this local.
ity, passed away at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Minnie Lewis. in Flint.
Sunday, May 10, 1918. He was born in
the State of New York, June "a, 1880,
and reached the age of 81 years, 10
months and 25 days. He resided in the
state of his birth for many years, COM
ing to Michigan more than thirty years
ago. first settling on farm in Thet-
ford township, and then, when advanc-
ing age rendered such step advisable,
buying home in Clio. where he resided
until few weeks prior to his death.
While Mr.. Barden had been in failing
health for several years, he did not be-
come seriously ill until few months
ago. During his last. illness he was
faithfully cared for by his aged wife
as long as her strength permitted and
then was taken to the home of his
daughter where he received every filiai
attention until death came to relieve
the weight of years and infirmity.
Mr.. Barden had for many years been a
member of the Masonic fraternity and
at the time of his death was member
of Vienna Lodge, No. 205, F. & A. M.
He is survived by his aged widow, Mrs.
Betsy Barden, and by his daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Lewis, at whose home he
died. Funeral services were held from
the home of the daughter, in Flint,
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Barden being
unable to be present because of infirm
health. Vienna Lodge carried out the
funeral ceremonies at the house and at
the grave and Rev. E. c. G.. Benson
preached the sermon. The burial was
in Avondale cemetery, Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
: Saginaw Races

Everything is in readiness for the
professional auto races on the Saginaw
half mile track Thursday afternoon,
May 80. when Louis Disbrow, CASTOR
Chevrolet, Jerry Wonderlick and seven
other famous pilots will compete for
SO, 900 in prizes. This money has been
deposited with the l. M. c., the auto
governing body under whose sanction the
meeting is held. Secretary Morgan, of
the fair association has the track in
wonderful shape for the races. The
last event of the races will be five
mile race between Ruth Law, famous
woman aviatrix, and Disbrow, she in
her flying machine, and Disbrow in his
racing car.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Obituary
>UNDERHILL


Mrs. Ellen Underhill quietly entered
into rest, Tuesday evening, May Ia,
1918, at the age of 73 years. Ellen
Tinker was born in Monroe, Ohio, Mar.
l, l845, and moved with her parents to
Pine Run at the age of 20. She was
united in marriage to w. H. Under
hill May 10. 1866, at Flint. There are
10 children in the family, rs grand
children and great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by two brothers,
William and Fred Tinker, of Pine Run.
two sisters. Mrs. John Frost and Mrs.
Sheldon, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, five
sons, Clayton, Elmer, John, Fred and
Charles and five daughters. Mrs. John
Taylor, Mrs. Arthur Cross, Mrs. Jessie
Carslate. Mrs. Ella Berry and Mrs.
Blanche Gickgraf. She was for many
years member of the Congreg ational
churches of Grand Rapids and Wander
bilt of which her husband was pastor.
She was an invalid for the last seven
years of her life and was cared for by
two of her daughters, Mrs. Taylor. OF
Thetford, and Mrs. Cross, of Grand
Rapids, where she passed away. The
funeral services were conducted in the
Christian Church, of Pine Run, OF
which she was formerly member,
on Friday afternoon, Rev. E. c. c.
Benson. officiating. Interment was ir
Vienna cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Odds on the Big Fight

Some big odds on the big fight are
announced by the st. Louis Post Dis
patch, which are unique. Here they
are:
That the Germans are stopped. 10 to
l.
That they don't get Paris, 80 to /.
That the British lick them, 5 to 3.
That the French lick them to 3.
That the Americans lick them, to 2.
That none of the Kaiser's sons get
hurt, 100 to l.
That Hindenberg wishes he were
still fighting the Russians, 500 to l.
That the Germans will follow with 9
peace offensive, 8 to l..
That Russia will wish she had stuck
to the ship. 500 to l.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
More Soldiers

Below is given an unofficial list of
Vienna Township boys who will 60 to
Camp Custer tomorrow Saturday. /:
Pingree H. Bean, Fred Goodrich, Fre-
man Carter, Leslie R. Finn, Frank
Brewer, Howard j. Field, Earl j..
Sparks, Raymond Mead, Jess LaDue.
o. Z. Anderson, Harold c. Morgan.
Burr Curtis, Rufus j. Worden, Robert
J. Hunt, Clare Scott. We honor these
boys. May it be Gods pleasure that
they serve their country successfully
and return home safely.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
School Notes.

Mrs. Percy Windborn visited the Sec
ond and third grade room, Friday after
noon.
Hazel Eggleston, pupil in the Sec
ond and third grade room, has moved
away.
Miss Scholtz took the fifth grade for
a picnic Friday night after school.
Dorothy Gale, pupil in the fifth
grade, has left school because of illness,
Clio baseball team played at Mont
rose last Friday afternoon. The score
was lis in our favor.
Howard Dewey, Agnes Allen and
Nina Chase were recent High School
visitors.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Board of Review

A meeting of the Board of Review
of the village of Clio will be held at
the council room on Monday, May 27,
for the purpose of reviewing the assess
ments for taxes within said village. anG
to hear any tax payer who may desire
to have his or her assessment adjusted.
This will be the only meeting of the
Board within the current fiscal year.
BY Order
Common Council.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
JONES

Daniel Frederick Jones was born at
Arcade, Wyoming Co., New York, Jan.
lst., 1843, and departed this life at his
home one mile south Of Clio. Tuesday,
May 2l, 1918, at $3.50 p. m. The cause
cf death was cancer of the stomach and
Mr.. Jones suffered greatly for a num-
Der of weeks, bearing his suffering
with remarkable patience and fortitude.
He was member of family of ten
children, being the third child of Josiah
and Eleanor Bakeman Jones. In 1863
he was married to Amanda F. Gleason,
of Hume. New York, and settled at Ar
cade Center. Five children were born
to this union. They resided at the
Center until April, 1881. when with
bis family he came to this township
and settled on the farm where he died.
The first death of the family occurred
iu November. 1893. when Ithurmer, the
Oldest child, was consigned to the
tomb. Death came again in March,
1907, taking the wife and mother.
Two years later he married Mrs. Mat
tie Loop, who survives him. Beside
the widow, he leaves to mourn their
loss two. brothers, Harley Jones, of
of Arcade. N. Y, and William Jones, of
Boyne Falls, Mich, and one sister, Mrs.
Ida Upverdorber, of Eldred, Penn,
four children, Walter A. Jones, who
resides on farm adjoining the home
stead. Cora l.. Molter, of Beaverton,
Mich, Stella A. Eagan, of Flint, Mich.
and Postmaster JAS. j. Jones, of this
village There are also ten grand
children and five great-grand-children.
He was loyal and patriotic citizen and
scion of revolutionary stock His
great grandfather, Daniel Bakeman,
was the last Revolutionary soldier to be
granted pension by special act of
Congress. He is buried at Freedom,
N. Y, having attained the wonderful
age of 100 years. Mr.. Jones has been
familiar figure on our streets for over
thirty-five years and will be missed by a
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
COMPLETE PROGRAM
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
EXERCISES WILL BE HELD IN THE
AUDITORIUM
Band Music, Vocal Music and an Ad-
dress by Hon. Guy Selby Will be
Notable Features

Following is the program as arranged
for the observance of Decoration Day
(May 30) in Clio:
Music, Clio Brass Band
Song, High School Chorus
Invocation, Rev. E. c. G. Benson
Vocal Music
Reading, Miss Veola Clifford
Song, Second and Third Grades. Clio
High School
Song, High School Chorus
Address, Hon Guy Selby
Music, Clio Brass Band
Election of Committee for 1918
America"
Benediction, Rev. C. w. Greene.
The procession will form at G. A. R..
Hall at 80 p. m. and assemble at Aud
itorium at las. Stephen Kitelmger
will be marshal of the day.
At the conclusion of the program the
procession will reform and march to
Woodlawn cemetery, headed by band,
followed by Clio school children, each
boy and girl to carry the Stars and
Stripes. Exercises will be conducted
by James Bradley Post, G. A. r.
All merchants are kindly requested
to close their places of business from
l As to 400 p. m. A suspension Of all
games is requested between the hours
named.
Ed L. Beeman,
Glenn Williams, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Waldo School Social

The box social.at the Waldo School
House. Wednesday evening, was large
ly attended and was very delightful
affair throughout. The teacher Miss
Essie Tompkinson. is to be congratulate
ed upon the charming program, render
ed under her direction and in which
nearly every one of her pupils had a
part. The editor of The Messenger
made a brief talk and Dan Murphy
auctioned off the boxes with so much
contagious enthusiasm that $500 was
realized for the Red Cross. The lunch
con was all that could be desired.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Special Examination

A special eighth grade examination for
those who were unable to take the reg
ular eighth grade examination will be
held in the office of the Commissioner
of Schools. Flint, Michigan, Monday
and Tuesday, June 3rd and 4th. This
examination is held to prevent any in
justice being done to any eighth grader
who was unable to take the first exam
ination because of sickness, quarantine
or other unavoidable reason.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
w. G. T. u. Notes

The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Chas. Reed, Wednesday after
noon, May 20. A good program will be
rendered A delegate will be elected
to attend the annual convention of the
white ribboners. which will be held in
Jackson. June 4th to 7th. 1t is expected
to be the best convention ever held, be-
cause this is the first one in pure
white state. The work of years has
been crowned with success and all our
hearts rejoice.
Mrs. A. A. Haven,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Returns From California
tNN w IIIIdIIIS,
SecretarN

F. A. Grinnell is once more at home
among his Clio friends, after spending
several months in sunny California
He reports that crops are looking well
there and that war enthusiasm is at
fever heat. He witnessed a mon
ster parade on the occasion of the last
Liberty Loan Drive, notable feature
of which was the large section of Jap
anese carrying u. S. flags and banners
inscribed "We Are Ready When Want
ed" The Japs, Mr.. GrinnelI says. are
a very industrious and capable people.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Michigan Seed Corn

There will be some more State Seed
Corn, yellow dent. at the Mt. Morris,
Grand Blanc and Flushing elevators
Thursday or Friday of this week. This
is the same corn we had earlier in the
season. and is being shipped into the
county to take care of those farmers
who have not yet been able to get seed.
Sidney S. Smith.
County Agricultural Agt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
and neighbors for their kindness during
the sickness and death of our beloved
mother and daughter Mrs. Lucy Con-
rad, also for the beautiful floral offer
ings and to those who sang and to Rev.
C. w. Greene for his comforting words.
Henry Richardson and
The Children.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24

host of friends. Funeral services were
held at his late home, Thursday after
noon at 200 o'clock, and the remains
were laid at rest in Woodlawn cemetery,
Rev. E. C. C. Benson officiating.
Relatives from outside points in at
tendance at the funeral were as follows:
John Molter and wife, Mrs. Perry
Cowles and Miss Isabel Mercer, of Bea-
verton, Mich, and Mrs. Clyde Walton,
of Mt. Pleasant.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Methodist Protestant Notes

Union Services at the Auditorium at
1000 with memorial sermon by the
pastor. Sunday School and Christian
Endeavor at the usual hours; union SER
vices at the church at 1880 p. m. Ev-
erybody welcome.
The Ladies' Aid of the Brick church
held their regular meeting on Thursday.
Supper was served after the business
session to seventy guests. The meet
ing was held at the home of Mrs. j. B.
Yeaster
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Notice! Attention!
Up the Creek!

Whereas the land that used to be
covered with brush and trees is now
plow land, things are continually being
stolen. The boys are tramping down
our crops and tearing down fences. Par
ents are respectfully requested to keep
their boys from what is known as the
swimming hole and oblige,
H. E. Evans.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Red Cross Teas

Those who gave Red Cross teas last
week are as follows: Mrs. Brooks. Mrs
Thos, Petrie, Mrs. Elmer Utley, Mrs.
Harry Gage, Mrs. Sylvia Andrews,
Mrs. Warren Hoff, Mrs. Chas. Dyball,
Mrs. Traver and Mrs. Bruce Laird,
Mrs. Chas. Reed, and Mrs. Austin Cum
mings. Receipts for the week, S25. .25;
total receipts, STAG 80.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
Flowers Wanted

Parties having flowers suitable for
bouquets to be deposited upon the sol
diers graves on Decoration Day and
for boutonnieres for members of the G.
A. r. and w. r. c. are requested to
bring them to the home of Mrs. Har-
riett Anderson next Wednesday fore
noon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-05-24
M. E. Church Notes

Class meeting, $50 a. m; Service.
1000 a. M; Sunday school, HIS, a. m.
Epworth League, p. m. Subject
"What Wrongs need Righting in our
Town" leader, Murray Felt. Come.
Union Memorial services at the Audi
torium at 1000 o'clock.