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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Hobsons Will Build Park

Hobson Bros. have in prospect an en-
terprise which will prove of more than
ordinary interest TO people of this sec-
tion, in the creation of an artificial
lake and an amusement park on their
farm four miles west and two miles
south of town. The tract of land is
well adapted for the enterprise, as it
embraces fine grove of trees and is
traversed by stream of clear spring
water. 1t is the purpose of the owners
of the property to build large dam
and impound the waters of this creek.
whereby they can create lake of clear
spring water possibly twenty acres in
extent They will stock the lake with
rainbow trout. which it has been de-
monstrated will thrive nicely in such
water. and are always salable at high
prices. The ground is rich in memories
of the days when the Indians roamed
over the hills and wales of Michigan and
only short time ago on the shores of
the creek the bones of prehistoric
monster, the mastodon, were unearth-
ed. The Hobsons expect to start con-
structing the dam this fall and by next
season or the season following may
have fine lake at the service of those
who seek recreation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Twenty-third Inf. at Clio

On the 10th of September, next, Clio
will have the honor of entertaining the
survivors of one of the famous fighting
regiments that Michigan sent to the
Civil Wharf.-The 23d Michigan Infantry.
This regiment was organized at Sag
inaw in the summer of 1862 and among
its membership were several men from
this section. The late Shannon Scott
was president of the veteran organiza-
tion at the time of his death and his
place has been taken by our fellow
townsman, Irwin Stafford. E. C. Bing-
ham and perhaps others were also men,
bers. The regiment participated in
some twenty-six different engagements
and helped to make glorious history
and we may rest assured that the COM
rades will have some wonderfully in
terestng stories to tell at the Clio
camp fire. The "old boys" and their
wives will be the guests of our town,
as well as of their local comrades, on
this occasion, and we shall honor our
selves in giving them the heartiest well
come possible. An interesting program
has been arranged, incidental to which
will be an address by Hon. Guy Selby
and short talk by the editor.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Great Lakes, Iii.
Aug. 19, 1918.

Dear Folks,
l received your letter this morning
and was glad to hear from you.
| am in the lest of condition and
feeling fine. Am still in this camp.
but don't know how long will be sta
toned here. Am getting about seven
or eight hours drilling day; its great
dope. / am in the first drill squad and
am doing fine. Our commander told us
to-day that we were going to have a
drill review and that he would bet a
thousand dollars that we would take
first prize, so, you see, he has got quite
a lot of faith in US. There is one
company that has been here over two
months and we have only been here a
week. Our review is Wednesday and
the next time will tell you how we
came out. | like this camp whole lot
better than did the other.
could get home on thirty-six hours
leave but l would not have any time to
stay, so guess / will not try it.
Pearl said you were going to send me
a box of eats so will be looking fer it.
You can send every once in a while;
home baking tastes good.
Now don't you folks worry about me
for am having dandy time here in
camp and am getting quite well ac-
quainted. Love to all.
your son,
Nelson j. West.
End Reg, Co. P, Camp Dewey,
Great Lakes, Ill.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Delicious War Bread

wish to announce to the people of
Clio and vicinity that am now making
so-called "war bread" which is much
superior to that which has been CON-
monty sold up to the present time.
am using only pure white substitutes
and have developed process which
has resulted in pure white loaf, of
light and flaky texture, and with a
brown and tender crust. A trial will
convince you that my 'war bread" is
rather more delicious and satisfying
than the pure wheat loaf used to be.
My bread, and other home baked goods,
is on sale at VIM. English's store,
where it may be had, fresh baked,
daily.
Mrs. S. G.. Hopkins.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Local News

The Clio Public Schools will open in
all departments next Tuesday. A good
teaching force has been secured and
everyone will look for happy and sue
cessful year of work.
Mrs. j. c. Chambers went to Detroit,
Thursday, for short visit with her son
and wife.
People who have completed payment
for the Third Liberty Loan Bonds may
get them by applying at the Clio State
Bank.
Mrs. Dell Leach and daughter, Jo-
sephene, are on the sick list.
Rev. A. o. Griffin attended the F. M.
Conference, held at Corunna, several
days last week. and has been returned
to this charge for the coming year.
Miss Alice Clark, of HarysssE Lake.
spent few days last week with Clio
friends. ,flaeN~
Miss Esther Trollman, Of Lindsn,7
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
p. I. Doyle.
Fall hats in the very latest styles
and at prices to suit your requirements
at the millinery store of Mrs. G. G.
Beeman.
Born. Aug. %. to Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Cassidy, fine son, who has been named
Leo. Best wishes to the young man.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Dreams Come True

Years and years ago. when Charlie
Lembach first came to Pine Run. when
the Indians and wolves used to bark at
each other around the clearings of a
night time. the inhabitants were won't
to gather round the roaring stove at
the corner grocery, after evening had
drawn its sable mantle over the robe
of glistening snow with which winter
had clothed all nature, and tell various
tales of what had been and what was
yet to come in that favored locality.
One favorite theme was to the effect
that the railroad had made a great
mistake when it laid it's rails through
Clio and side-stepped Pine Run. 1t
was crooked business, the wise men,
averred, and would have to be straight
ened out. And it would be, too, they
said, and in the the good time coming
the snort of the iron horse would be
heard in their peaceful streets, which
also should resound with multitudinous
noises incident to a thriving center of
trade and industry. 1t was comfort
ing topic for discussion and the faith of
many was kept alive by the fact that
if one could not hear snort he could
at least take one. But time wheeled
away and the iron horse came not, and
finally there was not even the where
withal to wet whistle. But like the
chosen of the Lord, who tarried forty
years in the wilderness, the inhabitants
trusted in their prophets. Finally,
faith was rewarded with realty, at
least in part, for one morning, not long
ago, smoke was seen along the horizon
in the direction of the Mount called
Morris and soon with a rattle and roar
and shrek of triumph the iron boss
bounded into town. Since that time
the hum of industry has not been want
ing in the ancient village, the inhabit-
ants whereof are even grittier than
ever. The road. a broad concrete
course, streches away even unto the
palms and coral reefs of Florida, and
while the rails and iron horse are soon
to disappear, it will realize the dreams
of the pioneers, in that it will bring to
their doors great avenue of traffic,
carrying as many tons annually, per-
haps, as a railroad. But to return
briefly to our friend, Charlie Lembach:
He heard the prophecies, as we have
said, and the other day he and his little
granddaughter boarded the locomotive
in Pine Run and and rode to Farrand-
vile and back, thus fulfilling all that
had been spoken.
led. Motel The editor would express
ly state that Mr.. Lembach is not re-
sponsible for the historical part of the
foregoing, which is largely matter of
tradition.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Obituary
wOoLFITT

Martha B., wife of Burtis E. Wool
fit died at the home of her brother-in-
law, DR.. Ferris N. Smith, in Grand
Rapids, on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Woolfitt was born in Utica. Mich,
Aug. %, 1878. her death occurring on
the fortieth anniversary of her birth.
Mrs. Woolfitt had lived in Flint the
greater part of her life. having moved
to that city with her parents when a
little child. and was married to Burtis
E. Woolfitt in April, 1901, since when
they had resided there with the excep-
tion of winter months spent in the
south for the benefit of her health.
The past three years Mrs Woolftt had
been confined to the house the greater
part of the time and to her bed since
January. She was a member of Court
Street M. E. Church, Flint, also Of the
o. Z. S., Rebekahs and Maccabee
organizations. Beside her husband,
she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Smith, at
whose home she died, and Mrs. S. Nor
ley Preston. of Detroit. A sad feature
of the occasion was the going away of
DR.. and Mrs. Smith, one week previous
to the death, they having enlisted for
war work and sailed for overseas the
day of the death. Funeral services
were held from the home in Flint. on
Sunday afternoon, and interment was
made in Gracelawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Successful Meeting

Genesee County Pomona Grange held
a very interesting and successful meet
ing at the fine, new farm home of Mr.
and Mrs. o. NJ. Field, last Friday
afternoon and evening. An address
of welcome was given by C. M. ,Eckles
which was responded to by c. H. Reed
The latter complimented the host and
hostess on. their occupancy of their
beautiful, new home and testified to
the pleasure that all present felt in
partaking of their hospitality. H. H.
Chatters, candidate for the legislature,
made an address in which he told his
reasons why the farmers should be
more largely represented in the legis-
lature. proving by statistics that their
representation, as class. has not been
at all commensurate with their num-
bers. The Non-Partizan League was
discussed in an interesting way by sew
eral members of the Grange. and Mrs.
A. c. Harmon in short and pointed
talk told of the reasons why women
should be given the ballot and of the
benefits that would arise therefrom.
This topic stirred up more discussion,
perhaps, than any other, and aside from
its educational features was the source
of much merriment. Mrs. Dora NJ.
Stockman, lecturer of the State Grange,
gave splendid. inspirational addresses
at both the afternoon and evening ses-
sions, the same being replete with in
formation as to the methods of the
government in price fixing and in other
matters affecting the farmer, and re-
sultant from the war. Mrs. Stock
mans addresses were whole -heartedly
patriotic and counseled the fullest meas
ure of cooperation with the government
on the part of the farmers, and yet de-
manded justice and fair deal for them.
Dinner and supper were served in a
large, new tool shed which Mr.. Field
has erected, there was much good
music and singing in chorus and in
every way the meeting was very en-
joyable.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Important Notice

The Federal Government has ordered us, in common
with all other country newspapers to REDUCE THE
AMOUNT OF PAPER we are using by FIFTEEN
PER CENT by the 18th day OF September This
must be done whether the process be agreeable to
or not. There is but one way we can accomplish this
end and that is by discontinung the paper to those
who are farthest in arrears Therefore are asking
all those whose subscriptions not paid up to JAM
l, 19lS to pay until Jan. l, next without further
delay if you wish to receive The Messenger after the
18th. Do not censure for this regulation 1t is
war measure and we have no alternative but to COM
ply.
The PUBLISHER
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Card of Thanks

To the friends and neighbors who
were so kind and sympathizing on the
occasion of the death of my beloved
husband, to Rev. Mr.. Greene, to the
Masonic fraternity, the o. E. S., the
business men of Clio, the M. P. church
and others who contributed the beauti-
ful floral offerings, | would hereby
make an expression of my sincerest
gratitude.
Mrs. w. A. Watson.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Dog Taxes

Several people in the towr ship have
failed to pay their dog taxes. as yet,
and as this matter must now be closed,
all such persons are hereby notified to
call at the clerks Office and pay such
taxes without further delay. If such
taxes are not paid. the owner of the
dog is liable to fine and the dog may
be killed by the sheriff.
c. H. Reed,
Township Clerk.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Harvest Tea

The West Vienna Ladies Aid will
give Harvest Tea at the residence of
Mrs. o. M. Field, next week Friday
afternoon and evening. Following the
experience of other years, this will be
very enjoyable affair. The public is
very cordially invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
The Primary Election

The vote on the various candidates
in the township of Vienna was as fol-
lows:
u. S. Senator-Newberry. 80; Ford,
45; Osborn, %; Simpson, 9
Governor Sleeper. lat.
Lieut.. Governor-Dickinson, l22.
, >Congressman-Kelly, 1872.
State Senator-Stewart 76; Stod-
dard, 6S; Faussett. 8.
Member Ligislature-Chatters, 80;
Lennon, 65.
Judicial-Brennan, 127.
Sheriff f-Chesnut, 80; Ormsbee, SO.
Clerk-Good, 142.
Treasurer-Bowle 68; Cole, 81;
Schram, 81.
Register of Deeds-Middleton 68;
Wheeler, So; Palmer, 32.
Prosecutor Brownell, 1873.
Circuit Court ommissioners-Wil-
ber, lis; Church, 55.
Coroner-Stuart, l Runner, /; White,
1; Goodfelow. L; Harrison Allen, l.
Drain Commissioner-Reid, LOG.
Surveyor-Jas. Huggins, l..
Delegates to County Convention-M.
C. Doyle. C. H. Reed, S. j. Pound. F.
M. Houghton, ]. C. VanVleet, Ed. L..
Beeman, J. F. Wirth.
The Democrats polled just five votes
out of the even 200 cast and these were
about evenly divided among the con-
testing candidates. Quite numbersof
Democrats voted the Republican ballot
and it is perhaps reasonable to suppose
that some of them, at least, did so with
a view of securing the nomination of
Mr.. Ford. Four blank ballots were de-
posted in the ballot box and in several
instances the elector voted for but one
candidate.
Thetford Republicans gave Ford and
Newberry "a votes each. Stoddard led
, Stewart by a vote of 38 to IL and Ches-
nut was favorite over Ormsbee by 40
to 1S.
COUNTY RESULTS
In the county Newberry led Ford by
1000, while Osborn finished poor third.
Stoddard had plurality over Stewart
and Faussett of 400. In the first leg
islative district Lennon defeated Chat
ters by 80 votes. Bowles had a lead
of 234 over Cole in the treasurship
fight. Chestnut had majority over
Ormsbee of about 2000-nearly two to
one. Middleton won easily for regis
ter of deeds.
: In the state, Thursday mornings dis
patches indicate that Newberry, polling
100000 votes, has more than Ford and
Osborn combined. 1t is said that Mr..
Ford has declared he will make the
race on the Democrat ticket. 1t ap-
pears that Frensdorf has received the
gubernatorial nomination on the Dem
ocrat ticket.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Sixteen Count 'em) Sixteen

Sixteen ships from Yankee andhear the Kaiser swear
Think that clown will send down? Pifhe! We should
care!
On way to "cose the show; men every boat,
From east and wes will do their best to get the Kasers
goat.
Let him sing his hymn of hate-its been sung before
Let his subs sink all these tubs have plenty
Waiting for the word to sail, champing at the bit,
Quit job to stop this mob Let him tackle i'll,
Sixteen ships from Yankee and-hear the Kaiser whne
On to chase that bum clear the Rhine
Are stopped by frghtfuness? Are week faint?
Are worried scared furried? should say amt
This what waited for worked at prayed and cried
Just chance sail to France and tan the Kasers hide
Count 'em Sixteen loaded ships the Kaser's track
Here's hunch Just watch this bunch sixteen coming bac
Corporal Laurence III. Connolly
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Red Cross

All ladies who are interested in the
Red Cross are reqested to meet at the
home of Mrs. l.. r. Willard, Friday
afternoon, Sept. 6. at 800 o'clock, for
the election of officers and transaction
of other important business.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Custer Cavalry Reunion

Custer's famous Calalry Brigade will
hold it's annual reunion at Flint, on
Sept. 1s and 10. This brigade made
glorious history and is said to have sus-
tanned the largest losses of any brigade
in the mounted service during the Civil
War. Headquarters at the Hotel
Bryant.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
w. c. T. U. Notes

The w. c. T. u. will hold its regular
meet with Mrs. S. S. IClum. Wednes-
day afternoon, Sept. 4. A pot-luck
dinner will be served. Her friends are
all invited. The north side Flint union
has invited US to cooperate with
tn sm in a Rummage Sale about the
first of October. The proceeds to be
to be used for w. s. S.
Mrs. A A. Haven.
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-30
Rebekahs Attention

The regular meeting night of the
Vienna Rebekahs has been changed
from Saturday evening to the first and
and third Tuesday evenings in each
month.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
GERMANS ASKED
 ASSURE SAFETY
 RUSSIAN FLEET

MOSCOW, April 25.-Foreign Min ister Tchertchin, of the Bolsheviki government, today asked Germany to give guarantees that the Russian Black Sea fleet now at Sebastopol will not be seized or damaged by the Germans or Germany's allies who are now advancing in Crimea Fears are expressed here for the safety of this fleet, and rumors are thick that Germany intends the de struction or seizure of the vessels for her own purposes.
 Tchertchin has received advices that the Germans intend to blockade Sebastopol with submarines, which led him to believe that these craft might attempt to attack the ships as they lay in the Sebastopol har- bor. No reply has been received from Germany regarding the giving of the guarantees requested.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
ESTABLISHMENT
 ALASKAN FLEET
 BEING PLANNED
(AssOciated presap


 SEATTLE, April 26.-The Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and others appeared be- fore the American Canadian Fisheries conference here yesterday and urged that the fishing interests make a special request of the national gov ernment for the creation of a big American fishing fleet to operate in Alaskan waters. This step was de- clared to be of prime importance to the nation and would be useful in more than one direction. In the first place, it was pointed out that Alaska is soon to become the main source of food fish sup. plies for the entire nation and that it was proper that the government should help keep this industry in the hands of Americans. Each year, it was claimed, the Alaskan fish, cries will become of more import ance to the country.
 In addition to making the utiliza. ton of the nshing resources possi- ble, it was also stated that the pro- posed fleet could serve to good ad- vantage as vast training school for seamen for powerful merchant marine, plans for the upbuilding of which are now being developed by the government.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29

more than month, has been de. stroyed by French fire. He also stated that French aerial observa. tions had established the fact that the Germans are now engaged in building new gun emplacements which 1t is believed are intended to mount other long range cannon.
 The Germans are using their ut. most efforts to prevent the French from discovering the exact localities of the guns. Each time one of the super-cannon fires. ten other guns are fired at the same moment in order to camoufage the sound, thus preventing discovery of the gun DO. sitions.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
HOLLAND, STOPS ALL LEAVES OF
 ABSENCE FROM ARMY AND NAVY:
 ABSENT MEMBERS ARE RECALLED
(Associated Press)

THE HAGUE April 26-O Oficia-'The commander n-chef of the land and forces of Holland tonight is sued order stopping all leaves of absence and ordering all men leave to report to their commands for duty The order has caused considerable excitement throughout The Netherlands is believed to forecast the refusal of Holland yield the German umatum
 Since the renewed German demands made last night, the Dutch government has not made any public statement what its action will be- but it generally considered that it will refuse to agree to allow Germany transport sup plies through Dutch territory using Dutch railways and canals for this purpose this would be deliberate aban donmen of the policy of neutrality which has been rgdy adhered to since the very outbreak of the Such step could be, and probably would be, construed by the allied nations and the United States unrendy and prove disastrous Holland The feeling of tension here has been considerably increased by the order stopping leaves of ab defend its neutrality if should prove be necessary
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
AMERICANS WIN
 AGAINST ODDS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Aprl 25.-The Ameri- can commander announced tonight that in the Seichprey engagement last Saturday night the American forces were outnumbered in some cases at least eight to one. In spite of these odds, the Americans rallied to the attack and won out in the battle. which lasted well into the night.
 Another wounded American was found today. This soldier had been buried alive for three days and was trampled over by the enemy when he crawled to the surface. they thinking he was dead.
 Complete lists made out show that the American casualties were much less than was at first reported and far less than the losses inflicted on the enemy.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
FAMOUS EDITOR
 QUITS POSITION
Associated 1'-nss)

LONDON, April 26.-Lord North cliffe announced tonight that he has resigned his position as chairman of the London headquarters of the British Mission to the United States and also as director of the propa- ganda campaign in the enemy coun- tries. He stated that his resigna- tioA Jas caused by ill-health and not sby any disagreement between him and the government
 Premier Lloyd George also stated that the resignation has been re- ceived, but that Lord Northcliffe had been prevailed upon to remain until suitable successor could be ap- pointed.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-29
ENTIRE NATION
 TAKE HOLIDAY
 AND BUY BONDS
Associated Press)

(ASSOCldte1 fTeSSb
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.-Five states and the Territory of Hawaii and the southern districts of Cali fornia have gone over the top in the Loan drive in the Twelfth dis trict, according to an announcement tonight from Liberty Loan headquar- ters. It is impossible to get the to- tals of the entire country tonight, but it is the belief of the officials here that the $2,OOO,OOO,O ,OOO mark was reached and probably passed in the drive today.
 In the Twelfth district Idaho, Ore gon, Washington, Nevada and Utah have passed their quotas and sub- scriptions continue to pour in. The district total is now $169, ,165, ,45O. Ap- proximately $4O,OOO,OOO remains yet to be subscribed before the. Arict will attain its fun quota.
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