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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

To collect money by such an appeal and
then use it to minister to questionable
habit OF only a part of the soldiers
would look to many like obtaining money
under false pretenses. For the plain
fact is. many give to the Red Cross who
would not do so if they knew they were
contributing to tobacco and card funds.
Thirdly, it is most ungenerous treat
ment of many thousand Red Cross
workers. The good women who have
protested and thousands Of others who
think as they do will continue to work
and sacrifice for the Red Cross because
they are patriotic and sympathetic and
loyal. For the officers of the Red
Cross to continue to trade on these vir-
tues, to ignore this reasonable protest,
is to be both unfair and ungenerous.
There is only one defensible, fair,
generous, honorable course open to the
Red Cross officers of this state. namely,
discontinue the custom of furnishing
cigarettes, tobacco and cards to the
soldiers. (Let the soldier who uses
these articles purchase them.) Use
Red Cross funds to minister to the real
need and comfort of all the soldiers
Such course will injure no one, offend
no one and will reflect much honor on
this most worthy organization.
Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Farewell Party

Last Thursday evening farewell
party was given at the home of George
Marshall, in honor of Robert Plumb,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Plumb,
who left for training in Chicago last Sum
day. About thirty were in attendance
and music and games were enjoyed un-
til late hour. Mr.. Plumb was pre-
sented with money belt and identified
,tion locket, which shows the esteem of
his many friends. The gifts were pre-
sented by Reuben Hackney, to whom
Mr.. Plumb made very pleasing re-
Spouse. The refreshments were ice
cream and cake, the ice cream being
served on dainty plates prettily decor
ated with flag.
Mr.. Plumb is very estimable young
man, being popular in Flint, Mt. Morris
and Clio circles. His many friends re-
gret his departure very much, but real
ize that he is going for the greatest
and best cause, that of the U. S. We
all wish him good luck and speedy re-
turn.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Service Flag Service

Union services were held at the M.
P. Church. Sunday evening, April IA.
The principal features were the presen-
tation of the service flag, the Saxo-
phone quartette, the Clio Band and the
address by Rev. Clifford, of Flint. We
cannot praise the Saxophone quartette
enough, as they gave some splendid
music and were heartily applauded.
The band played several fine selec-
tions, which shows the talent Of the
boys. Mr.. Clifford's remarks were
confined chiefly to the war and the kind
of enemy which we, and our boys are
fighting. 1t was splendid talk and very
appropriate for the occasion. Then
came the presentation of the service
flag by A. N Stuber, who represented
the Sunday School, after which the pas
tor, Rev. c, w. Greene, accepted it in
the name of the church. Mrs. George
Swihart pinned the stars on the flag
as the following names were called:
Vernon Swihart, Clarence Wood. Ell
mer Remember, Herbert Franklin,
William Strempel, Edgar Corwin, Allen
DAILY. Vera Sweitzer, Leslie Chase,
Floyd Goodfellow, Charles Brewer.
Edward Hamlin, Capt. Ben Goodfellow.
Harry LaBar and Charles Woodcock.
The Saxophone quartette played the
"Star Spangled Banner" while the
audience sang with much enthusiasm
and waving of handkerchieves. The
closing number was America" The
church was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
An Explanation

The Messenger has been commissioned
to explain circumstance which seems to
have reflected unjustly upon citizen
of this vicinity. 1t appears that Lafay-
cite Servis was waited upon by one of
the teams selling liberty bonds and
declined to purchase. This led to some
criticism rejecting upon Mr.. Servis'
loyalty which gained considerable cir
culation. The facts appear to be that
Mr.. Servis has bought $l0O worth of
War Savings Stamps and is contribut-
ing his support to the government in
that way instead of buying bonds, and
also a regular contributor to the Red
Cross. MIR. Servis says that while he
is Canadian citizen he yields to no
man in his desire to support our country
as well as his own in their war for just
ice and humanity. The flying squadron
consisting of Messrs. E. E. Huyck, M.
C. Doyle, w. r. Hopkins. L. B. Fuller,
j. F. Wirth. J. C. Stout, c. r. Robert
son and F. M. Houghton, authorize us
to say that they consider Mr.. Servis a
patriotic and helpful citizen.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Soldiers Letters

The following letter was received
recently by Mr.. and Mrs. Enard Leach.
1t was written by their grandson. Ray
mond Allen:
Somewhere in France, March 10, '1S.
Dear Grandma and Granpa:
Well, | am farther away from home
than when l wrote you last. am well
and feeling fine. I received your letter
and others, yesterday, and / sure was
glad don't believe felt so good over
mail in my life. We don't get mail ev-
cry day. | had very nice trip across
the pond, was only sick one morning
and | threw up my breakfast. The sea
was rough two or three times for day
or two, to a time from storm. | was
drenched good once when a wave came
up on the deck. but | was not the only
one. After we landed in a town, we
stayed one night and then moved on to
our camp. The houses here are old and
made of cement, stone and brick, also
the other buildings. Lumber is not
very plentiful here. The land is very
low and wet and we camp right in a
mud hole, almost. But the last two or
three days it has been warm and sunny.
We cannot give dates or names of
places. They travel in civilian life
here, mostly in two wheel carts and if
with two horses, one ahead of the 9TH
er. We are very busy and don't have
much time to ourselves. / have been
here quite while and have not been
to town yet. l nearly always hit the
bunk soon after supper, or mess to US.
/ guess this is about all for this time so
will close.
From,
Raymond.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Pastor Resigns

Rev. G. w. Greene, who, for five
years, has been pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church, presented his resig-
nation as pastor at the Second Quarter
ly Conference, conducted by President
Rev. H. j. Hescott, which was held in
, the church parlors, on Thursday. Rev.
Greene's resignation is to take effect at
the close of the Conference year. In
his communication to the congregation,
Mr.. Greene said:
"It is about five years since | came to
Clio and accepted call to become your
pastor 1t is not necessary for me to
dwell at this time, upon the develop.
ment of these years, except to say that
the church, which has been enlarged
with new Sunday school rooms, is
splenddly adapted to develop the young
life of the church and to insure vitality
, and fitness in the church of tomorrow.
The Sunday School has an approximate
enrolment of 200 scholars and officers.
The Welfare Society and Brass Band,
which latter has been recently organic
ed, have become great influence for
community and social development.
The church also has fourishing La
dies Aid Society, Foreign Missionary
Society, Christian Endeavor Society, and
the outlook is very encouraging. L
shall continue to serve the congregation
by whatever service l may render, and
RECOMMENDED that you consider giving a
call to highly equipped minister to
take my place. wish to finish my ac-
tive pastoral connection at the end OF
the conference year in August. 1873
During the pastorate of Mr.. Greene,
the church membership, which is now
over 200, has been doubled. The finan-
ces of the church are in very satisfac-
tory condition.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
A Modern Miracle

About the greatest JOY that can come
to anyone, as it seems to us, came to
David Anderson few nights ago, when,
after having been informed by an occu-
list that he would be hopelessly blind
for life, he awoke to find his sight COM
pletely restored. 1t will be remember
ed that Mr.. Anderson became blind
while sleeping. few weeks ago, under
circumstances exactly similar to those
under which he regained his sight.
When he awoke with a sensation that
he could see he at first thought he was
dreaming and then, with JOY unspeak-
able, found it to be blessed reality,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
School Notes.

Mrs. Fred Houghton and Mrs. Pat
Doyle visited Miss Blackney's room
Friday afternoon.
Friday morning the kindergrtean
and first grade gave Mother Goose"
program.
Ivan Erich, pupil in Miss Black
ney's room, has returned to school af-
ter an absence of four weeks.
Norma Carl is new pupil in the fifth
grade.
Bernia Reed is absent from the fifth
grade on account of illness.
Ancient History class are studying
the period of the last century of the
Republic.
German class have begun to read
Immense.
All art classes are painting flowers
from nature this week.
Last Friday afternoon the &. H. S.
ball team played with Montrose. The
score was Sc in our favor.
Marjorie Wright was a high school
visitor Monday afternoon.
The Seniors have decided to give
''The Neighbors. by Zona Gale and
-" The Hour Glass" by Yeats, as their
commencement plays.
The girls have begun to practice bas-
ket ball
Mrs. Chas. Sturdivant visited the
second and third grade room, Tuesday
afternoon.
Last Friday in Botany class a very
interesting subject was discussed, at
least certain Freshman has that idea.
1t seems that one of the Freshman
girls raised her hand to this question,
WHO can name group of fowers?"
but dropped it quickly as she blushed a
rosy red.
Teacher-"What is it?"
Blushing Freshman-"Sweet William"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Registration of Women

The registrars who are to assist In
the registration of women for war
service are requested to meet at the
school house next Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 to complete arrangements that
are necessary to be made. 1t is ex-
pected that every woman who is to
take part in the work will be present.
In connection with this registration
The Messenger is authorized to say that
it is hoped to secure the registration of
every woman above sixteen years of
age in the township, and that these
women will he asked to perform such
work incident to the prosecution of the
war as they conveniently can. They
will not be obligated or required to per-
form any certain amount of work, but
will simply be asked to assist as they
can during spare moments. We may
also say, although it seems unnecessary,
that the ladies who will effect the reg
istration are not paid for their time,
nor do they receive any consideration
not extended to other workers.
Further. registration does not render a
woman's husband. son or brother more
liable to military service than he other
wise would be.
There have been silly stories in circu-
lation to the effect that those selling
bonds have received bonds or commits
sions in payment and the ladies do not
want their work hampered by anything
of this kind. In refutation of the
charge that commissions have been
paid bond statesmen or Red Cross sofc-
itors. The Messenger would say that
upon proof that the government has
ever paid such a commission in any
form it will donate $500 to any public
charity that may be selected.
The actual registration will begin on
April q, when the ladies acting as reg
istrars will be at the Auditorium all
day for the purpose of receiving names.
1t is hoped that as many women and
girls as possibly can will report at this
time. as it will save the registrars
much labor in making house to house
canvas.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
DR.. White on Visit

DR.. p. E. White is so far recovered
from his recent severe illness that he
was enabled, in company with Mrs,
White and their infant son, Robert, to
start on visiting trip last Tuesday.
They expect to be guests of Mrs.
Whites parents, at South Bend, Ind,
for number of weeks, following which
they will go to South Dakota where
they will visit several more weeks in
the home of the Doctors sister. If his
present rate of improvement continues
DIR. White expects to return to Clio and
resume his practice about the first of
July. an expectation which his many
friends confidently trust will become a
reality.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Obituary
BURCH

BURCH
The community is i'm mourning to-day
over the sudden death of VIM. Burch,
at Jacksonville, Florida, April 8, en-
route to his northern home. Mr.. Burch
has spent several winters in Florida, at
different places, the past winter being
spent at st. Petersburg. AS far as is
known he was in usual health and when
the telegram came stating his death the
family and community were greatly
shocked. VIM. Burch was born in
Thetford township, moving soon after
to the state of New York, where he re-
mained for eight years, and then came
back to Michigan with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Burch, and settled on
the farm half mile south of East Thet-
ford, where he lived practically all his
life. He married Miss Jennie Allen,
April 10, 1881, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb Allen, of East Thetford.
Two sons were born to them. Ray
mond, who with his family resides at
Rogersville, where Mr.. Burch and son
conducted a store under the name of
"Burch q Burch," and Burl, who is
married and resides in Flint, also one
sister, Mrs. Ella Willis, who resides in
Flint. Mr.. Burch was a splendid neigh
Dor, admired and respected by all who
knew him, and a general favorite among
the young men of his acquaintance
Many young men were heard to say,
"When Mr.. Burch was laid away one
of their truest and dearest friends was
gone. and how they would miss him"
The body arrived in Clio from Florida.
Monday. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon, at 200 O'Clock, at
Thetford Center Church, conducted by
Rev. Winn, Of Otisville. Interment
was in the family lot beside his wife
who departed this life about four years
ago. The flowers were beautiful and
many, which shows in a measure the
great esteem in which he was held.
Mr.. Burch was about sixty years of
age and death was due to appoplexy.
The family and friends have our heart
felt sympathy in their great bereave-
ment.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Mrs. A. B. Hathaway Dead

Mrs. A. B. Hathaway, for more than
a quarter of century a greatly re-
spected resident of Clio, passed away
at her home last Sunday morning, at
about 6:3b, of heart failure. While
she had been in failing health for sew
eral years, her condition latterly had
not been considered serious, and she
had been about her home and engaged
in her usual activities the day prior to
her death. She was seventy-seven
years of age. Funeral services were
held from the home last Tuesday after
noon, Rev. c. w. Greene officiating,
and the remains were laid at rest IN
Woodlawn. A fitting obituary will
appear in the next issue of The Mess
enger.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
ROGERS

Gerald Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Will Rogers, of Pine Run, passed away
at st. Mary's Hospital, in Saginaw,
Saturday evening, April l3. 1918, after
few days illness of appendicitis. Ger
aid was born in Pine Run and had lived
there during the few years of his life,
being years and months of age. He
was bright, lovable little chap and
will leave some very lonesome hearts
behind him. Beside his grief-stricken
parents he leaves one brother, Airing
ton, and his grand parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Griswold. of this place,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Rogers, of
Flint. The heartfelt sympathy of a
host of friends will be extended to these
in this sad hour of their bereavement.
Funeral services were held from the
home, Tuesday afternoon. Rev. c. W..
Greene, officiating. Interment was
made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Red Cross Teas

The following ladies entertained at
"Red Cross Teas" this week: Mrs. S.
G. Hopkins, Mrs. Arnott, Mrs. A..
Chappell, Mrs. John Hurd, Mrs. Ralrh
Gillett. Mrs. Fred Chappell, Mrs. Fred
Carter and Miss Eva Smith. Receipts
for the week are $1547. Total receipts
$24.77. Each week totals of money
taken in at Red Cross Teas will be pnb-
lished. WATCH 1T GROW. Each
hostess is kindly requested to send
the money received at teas to the treas
urer, Miss Verna Lembach, as soon as
possible, that an accurate account may
be kept.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
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What Three Billions Weigh

Oh mothers with the lonely of good land
I'll tell you what weighand YOU
Far upon the battlefield, where fire, poison hell,
Raned their awful summons there boy hero FELL
And, seeking the murky gloom away his breath,
In Gods the angel call Death.
And bending gently him. sleet and rain, and
drop blood
And placed that the SCALE watched the balance
For that drop boys heart God knows outweghed ALL
And darling gave his blood
Can for whom he lived and ded-CAN YOU DENY YOUR
GOLD? Joseph Bondy
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IINNTNNNNNNNN
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
M. E. Church Notes

Class meeting, $3.50 a. m !; Service;
1000 a. M; Sunday school, 11:15 a. m;
Epworth League; 6 pm. Subject
Seeing Ourselves as Outsiders See U.s." Leader
Clarion Reed. Sermon tao p. m.
The L. A. s. will meet in the church parlors
Wednesday. April "a. at ESQ.
The Trimu Class will meet at the home of Arthur
Jewell Wednesday evening. Apr. "a. All are
invited.
Don't fail TO attend the s. S. Rally Tuesday.
Apr %. at 2:s0 and 7:20. Several good speakers
win be present and give addresses.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

Llovd Miller, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Miller, has a friend, former
schoolmate, who is with the American
army in France. We are making few
extracts from the letters which Lloyd
has received from this boy. 1t will be
noted i'm one of them there is an intima-
ton that Lloyd is getting up consider
able courage right here at home, which
will be cheering news to his many
friends:
France, Jan. 25, 1918.
Dear Lloyd:
Received your letter to-day and was
very glad to hear from you. We are
1t is quite muddy and it seems as il
it rained the year round.
Yes, Lloyd, received your box o. X.
and was very glad to receive 1T, and l
want to thank you for thinking of me.
You say y that you got up nerve enough
to go with girl. Well, | suppose she
over here, but they can't come up to
the girls in the States. would give a
good lot to go with pretty girl back
there now.
Say Kid, you had ought to be over
here some place. Lots of excitement
going on. 1t keeps your blood boiling.
Believe me, if / get chance, l am
going to kill as many as possible, | am
sure blood thirsty. And our enemy is
Just about the same way, so we will
have tough fight, but believe me we
will win or all die. Well, | guess L
have written all | know, so will have to
close. hoping to hear from you soon.
Vernon Allshouse.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

Misses Tice and Jennings very pleas
antly entertained the faculty at sur
prise party in honor of Miss Gifford's s
birthday. Games and contests formed
the chief amusements after which re-
freshments were served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Methodist Protestant Notes

Morning service 1880 a M: Sunday school Ills
a. M; Christian Endeavor $50 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Wednesday. Apr. "a.
Services at the Brick Church at 2;60 o'clock.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

Mrs. d. d. Meeks was Detroit visitor the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Jones are spending the week In
Mt. Clemens.
Mrs. G. Philips and son. of Flint. visited Mr..
and Mrs. F. Haas. Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sturdvant and daughter.
Florence. motored to Saginaw. Sunday.
Vienna Rsbekshs will hold a special meeting
Saturday evening for the reception Of the names
of candidates.
Mrs. VIM. Moore. of Birch Run. is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Earl Douglas. and called on Mrs.
C. II. Reed. this week.
On Monday evening Miss Olive Secor was sur
prsed by sixteen of her friends. at her home. the
occasion being her birthday. The evening was
spent playing games after which dainty lunch
was served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19
Local News

Mrs. Mary Stevens received a card
from Russell Housner, who is well
known here, announcing his safe arrival
in France.
Chas. l.. Best wishes us to say that
ne is deeply appreciative of the kind
ness and consideration bestowed upon
him by citizens of the village during his
incumbency of the office of marshal
and wishes to tender his thanks for the
same.
Harry Price, wife and little daughter,
arrived in Clio, Tuesday. for visit at
the home of Mrs. Prices father, Lou
Fent. Harry has been working in a
munitions factory in Detroit where he
says they are turning out carloads of
big shells every day. The shells he has
been helping to make are about three
feet long and are milled and polished
like a mirror. Harry is registered for
service in one of the government ship
yards and expects to go to the coast
ssme time in the near future.
Stevens Hopkins, who is attending a
dental college in Chicago, has written
his mother that he is now regularly
enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps
and is subject to call for active service
at any time. He says, however, that
the government has informed his class
that they will probably not be called
until after graduation. Steve expects
to graduate next January. We con-
gratulate him on his devotion to his
country. Steve sent to his mother the
beautiful poem "What Three Billions
Weigh" =" which we are publishing this
week.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

Messenger Want Ads have the punch.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-04-19

Second-lt IS unfair to many thou-
sands of people who literally support
the Red Cross. They do not want
their gifts to purchase, cigarettes and
cards. Knowing this and continuing to
use funds for this purpose might easily
be construed as a misappropriation of
funds. Further, the advertised mission
of the Red Cross is to minister to the
need and comfort Of all the soldiers.