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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
To the Voters of Genesee Co.

In view of the approaching Primary
Election. it seems proper that should
make brief statement concerning my
candidacy for denomination to the
Office of sheriff on the Republican tick
ct. l have said ''brief statement"
and it shall be brief. | believe l am
safe in trusting to the judgment of
the people of the county as to the gen
eral character of my services and my
conduct of the sheriff's office for the
past two years. For myself, can
honestly say that have tried at all
times faithfully to discharge every
trust reposed in me. 1t is true that
have not sought, as matter of first
Importance. to make the Jail favorite
place of resort for idle and criminal
characters. do not believe the people
of the county wish the Jail to be made
popular as resting place for chronic
loafers, but, on the other hand, it has
been kept in as cleanly condition as
circumstances have permitted, the food
has been plain and wholesome and no
prisoner who has behaved has been in
anywise mistreated The laws, so far
as their execution has been in my hands.
have been enforced without fear or
favor and l can point with especial
pride to their etfectual enforcement
against numerous violators of the liquor
laws, regardless of social or business
standing. since l assumed charge of
the office. 1t was, perhaps, inevitable
that in the discharge of my duties l
should have had some differences with
various individuals, but | am confident
the people of the county will not let such
trivial matters adversely influence their
judgment as to the really important
question of the efficiency with which
the sheriff's Office has been conducted
during my incumbency. 1t has been
customary to accord second term to
county officers whose services have
been meritorious. believe that | am
fairly entitled to the benefit of that
precedent and beg to say that l shall
be duly appreciative for the kind con-
sideration of members of my party who
may favor me at the primaries to be
held Tuesday, Aug. q.
Yours respectfully,
John s. Chestnut.
Political Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Mt. Morris Theatre

Next Saturdays bill will be a "bling-
er." The Play will be 'The Hopper, -
in five reels, and deals with the kid
napping of Peaches" Jackson. love-
ly little girl, by "The Hopper" a re-
formed safe blower. The kidnapping
of Peaches" however, is only incl
dental to the rivalry of two old million
aires, whose principal hobby is the col
lecting of curios and antiquities. The
son of one and the daughter of the
other elope. are married, and both are
promptly disowned. A daring burg
larry brings about a reconciliation
among the whole bunch. The play
abounds in thrilling climaxes and is
filled with heart interest from start to
finish. Saturdays comedy, "A Safe
Disaster" will give you a sense of the
funny side of life that will last for a
week. Sundays bill will feature "Real
Folks" in five reels, play dealing
with with quaint and homely folk,
which is always so interesting. 1t will
be sure to please you, especially as j..
Barney Sherry is the star. The come
dy will be "A Game Gambler" and in
it we can promise you treat. Shows
begin at 7:30 and 900; admission 10
and Is and war tax. Try making this
theatre one of the Incidents of your
evening auto ride. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Official Notice

The Supreme Council has spread a
special payment upon the entire mem.
bership of the Cleaner organization for
the purpose of sustaining the Patriotic
fund, from which Certificates held by
members in the Military service of the
United States are paid.
Under the resolutions adopted and
through which this special assessment
was spread each and every member is
required to make a payment of fifty
cents on or before September 30th 1918.
Ora Williams. Sec.
Pine RIM Arbor. =
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
New Serial Story

Next week The Messenger will begin
the publication of one of the most
charming serial stories we have ever
run. 1t is entitled Caroline of the
Corners" and is story of very low
able little girl who practiced the gospel
of looking up" and making things "a
we bit better" 1t is a story that is
guaranteed to make life brighter and
to drive away the blues. And, while
its heroine is child, it is story that
appeals to grown ups as well as child
rem.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Card of Thanks

To the kind friends and neighbors
who were so generous with assistance
and comforting with their sympathy
during the illness and at the death of
our beloved husband and father, and to
the donors of the beautiful flowers, we
would hereby make an expression of
our deepest gratitude.
Mrs. CLANCY Bates,
Miss Jean Bates,
Mrs. Clyde Rose.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Butler Family Reunion

Eighty-six members of the Butler
family gathered at Lakeside Park last
Wednesday to participate in their fifth
annual reunion, representatives being
present from Inlay City. East Tawas,
Cleveland, Detroit, Clio, Flint, Saginaw
and other points. A bountiful potluck
dinner was served, after which a pro-
gram of songs, recitations. etc., and a
pleasant visit made the hours speed all
too quickly, Next years reunion will
be held at the same place. Jos. Butler
was elected president to serve the
coming year.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Sanford Reunion

The third annual reunion of the San
ford family was held at the beautiful
new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank San
ford, of Richfield Center, Tuesday, Au-
gust IL. A potluck dinner was served
at noon on the lawn, which was nicely
arranged for the occasion, about rs
partaking of the feast. besides several
invited guests. An exceptionally fine
program was arranged, and many fine
songs. duets, and instrumental seIec-
tions were rendered by Mrs. Bernice
Harrison, the Misses Dorothy Sanford
and Louisa Wilbur, and two pretty
songs by Margaret and Ercel Powers,
and select recitations by the Misses
Erma and Dorothy Knickerbocker and
many other recitations by others pre-
sent. Remarks by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Sanford. After the program a busi-
ness meeting was conducted. The Off
GERS for the ensuing year are: Presi-,
dent, Wilbur Sanford; secretary, Err
ma Knickerbocker, treasurer; Ezra SAM
ford. About twenty pictures of the
different groups were taken, and the
day will long be remembered. A rising
vote of thanks WAS given Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanford for their hospitality. Friends
were present from Sanilac Co., Detroit,
Deerfield, Mayville, Flint, Thetford
and Otisville. The next reunion will
be held at the home of Ezra Sanford,
near Columbiaville, the second Tuesday
in August, 1919.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Michigan Mortality

Important causes of death in the state
were as follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis
222; other tuberculosis, 3S; typhoid few
er. Is; diphtheria and Group. 46; scarlet
fever, 6; measles. 10; wooping cough,
35; pneumonia, 107; diarrhea, enteritis
under two years, 179, meningitis, 2l;
influenza, 13; cancer, 241 violence; 3l1.
Among the deaths reported from vio-
lence were 81 from railway accidents.
20 street car; Il auto; homicides; 20
suicides, and 81 drowning.
These statistics spply to the month of
July.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23

tions, that we have had pieces Of shrap.
mel fall all around US. However, they
came from Allied guns and were fired
from Allied guns at Boche planes that
were on an observation trip. One piece
of shell fell within six feet of me.
Well | will close for this time with
best wishes for you and yours. and
many, many thanks for the papers.
Sincerely yours,
Ernest H. Montague.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23

Clifton o. Wheeler, candidate for
Register of Deeds, respectfully solic-
its your support at the Republican
Primaries. / am not able at this time
to get away from my work and make
campaign, so am going to say "How
Do You Do" to each and every one
through the columns of your local pap
er. Should win the nomination and
election this office would be taken care
of in very capable and efficient way.
l wish to say that have been Repub-
lican all my life and on Primary Day
you will not see any one stopping you
on your way to vote with one of my
cards. I thank you for your support at
the Primary on Aug. "a, 1918.
buy w. S. s. and Help Win the War;
Political Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
M. E. Church Notes

Class meeting, $3.50 a. m; Sermon.
1000 a. M. Sunday school, Ills a. m.
Epworth League, z p. m.
Sermon Sp. m DR.. C. w. Stepen-
son will speak on Harvest Time To-
day..
The l.. A. S. will meet in the church
parlors next Wednesday. At this time
will occur the annual election of Off
GERS.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
WILDFONG

Louis Wildfong and wife were sadly
stricken through the death of their
little daughter, Ethel, aged four years,
who died Monday afternoon, Aug. 10,
1918, at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw,
following an operation for Appendicitis
performed a few hours previously.
She was a sweet litt, girl and her sud-
den and unexpected death has left her
loving parents sadly bereft. Funeral
services were held from the home,
Wednesday afternoon, the presence of
many beautiful flowers bespeaking the
sympathy of friends and neighbors
Rev. Benson officiated and the remains
were laid at rest in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
France,
July 26, 'lS.
Dear MIR. Reed:

Dear Mr. Reed:
AS | enjoy reading the Clio paper
very much l feel that it is no more
than fair that you should have the
pleasure of reading the u. S. Army
paper and for that reason am mailing
under separate cover the July 10th is.
sue of the Stars and Stripes.
If you have ever been among strang.
ers for six or eight months you will
know how much one appreciates the
home paper. feel that | am greatly
indebted to you for your kindness and
hope to be able to return the compli-
ment at future date in some suitable
manner.
This week several new men came in
to our camp and one asked if there
was any one from Flint in camp? AS
am the only one he hunted me up, and
altho we were strangers we had many
mutual acquaintances and have had
several visits. He is the only person
have met from Genesee Co. since
left Michigan, October 9th.
AS have written all the description
of the country l can in the past and
you people get the war news sooner
than we, can think Of nothing to say
except that we have very fine camp
. here, have plenty to eat and of good
variety, too.
We have scarcely any sickness in our
company, due no doubt to the fine eli
mate. believe that / can tell you,
without violating the censorship regula-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Gard of Thanks

To the neighbors and friends who
were so kind and sympathetic during
the illness and at the death of our be-
loved little daughter, to Rev. Mr.. Ben.
son for his comforting words, to those
who sang and to the donors of the
BEAUTIFUL flowers we would, hereby,
make an expression of our heartfelt
thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wildfong.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23

Here's another pattern for the
wheat raisers: Threshers report
160 bushels of No. l white wheat
from four acres on the farm of
Col. E. l.. Powers. The whole
amount has been contracted by
farmers for seed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Thank You

l wish to thank all the boys and girls
who have given me so many beautiful
flowers, cards and ice cream, and those
who brought story books for me to
read. Sometimes l almost forget my
leg is broken.
William Kenneth Haven.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23

About twenty Epworth League
members surprised j. K. Frost,
Friday evening, to demonstrate
their Joy at his return.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23

ten by Lieut.. Lyle ID. Brown to his
mother; the second by Ernest Monta-
que to the editor:
Saumur, France.
u. S. A. p. 0. 7l8
July IL, 1918.
Dear Mother:
We have moved to another place as
you see and have found out that l can
say more than thought. We were
stationed last in Bresk the northwest
ern port of France. 1t was a typical
coast town. Dirty and with all kinds
of people, most of them French. We
were camped not far from there but
were not allowed to go down till the
day we left and then for only a few
hours, but that was enough. 1t has
about l50, 900 people but one would
never know it as their ways of living
are so different. There are large
castles and two Catholic churches in
town, largest ever saw. Everything
made out of stone, with the moats
around the castles, of course, not used
now but they are well preserved.
Where we were in camp was formerly
prison camp with high wall around
it. The camp was huit and used by
Napoleon, so you can see how old it is.
Well, we are down here at Saumur
and came through some of the most
beautiful country. The people do in-
tensive farming, all bv hand by the
way it looked. Their fences are gen.
orally of sod or stones with trees along
them. They must have to train their
stock for an American COW wouldn't
stay behind such fence. Here we are
to attend an Artillery Training School,
the best in the world. 1t used to be an
old cavalry school. The buildings were
built in l776 and used by Louis XIV,
Now we (the U. S. have taken it
over and have made it into an artillery
school. The fellows who came over
first from our bunch are here and are
enjoying the work and are looking good.
They are working hard with long hours,
but regular, and they have the best of
instructors.
The buildings are made of stone and
Sare two or three times the size of the
Agricultural building of M. A. c.
know not much about it yet for we
have been here only a day We are
right in town with some of the buildings
of the French people used as part of
the quarters and Y. M. G. A. The
building in which the Y is located was
a large mansion of French duke.
Not bad Y would you think?
The roads here are all of stone and
are worn down like the old plank road.
Automobiles are as scarce as buggy
in the states. Two wheel carts, one
horse, are all the people seem to have.
! and they go pounding along over the
stones il an amazing manner.
We get good food here. Its Ameri-
can food cooked by French in American
style. Its great but with very little
variety.
We will no doubt start in training
Monday and it will last for number
of weeks.
I'm feeling fine now and see a busy
time ahead. Don't worry for | will get
along great. Write often.
Yours always with love,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-08-23
Letters From France

The Messenger is enabled to favor its
readers this week with two interesting
letters written by boys who are known
to everybody here and who are now
helping in the fight for civilization and
their country's honor in France. The
letter disappearing below was writ
ten by Lieut.. Lyle ID. Brown to his
mother; the second by Ernest Monta-
que to the editor:
Saumur, France,
u. S. A. p. o. 7l8
July IL, 1918
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-09
DIAMOND STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Diamond and M&r%et SIS.
j. Ebert Wells, Pastor.

Sunday School at $50 a M. Guy
McDcrSal, Sup
Public worship ard preaching at
1895: sermon theme, "The Name OF
Jesus" E7worth League devotional
service at 6: so p. m, subject. Front
.e7s, Ga and New" Acts 81. As. $3.50,
40; leader, Miss Clara Bedding. Even
ing service at 1850 will be in the in
terest of the united war work cam
paign. Through these days OF suffer-
ing and sorrow we have been made to
feel tie distinct and invaluable loss
that comes with a Sabbath without
Pablo worship. and through the raw
ages OF influenza, the long niSht
watches By sick beds, and the pain Of
broken heart strings hundreds have
become conscious as never beso-e OF
the claims and consultations OF the
gospel of Jesus Christ. Life is not
an empty dream" May it be that all
men everywhere will take a new hold
upon the eternal and exclaim with
one accord. 'I was glad when they
said unto me let US go into the house
OF the Lord The latch string OF this
church is cut to everybody.
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FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

Fairmont Avenue and Fourth Street
Claude e. Goodwin, Pastor.
The powers that be, have decreed
that the quarantine shall be lifted
on Sunday. This means that the
churches Will be open for services
throughout the day. We have never
experienced such strict quarantine.
Men differ as to the closing Of schools
and churches, but this one thing is
certain, We have missed the services
Of the Sabbath day. II our enforced
abs9Soe from the services oG the
chu-ch has revived the family altar
in the home and helped US to give a
larger place in our home life to family
religion then this absence can not be
interpreted as wholly lost to the
church and to our religious life. It
Is earnestly hoped that with the re-
sumption OF services on Sunday the
membership of the several churches
shall rally to the services OF the day.
Members Of the First church are urS-
ed to be present at all the services.
remembering that we are one month
behind in all our work.
Services tomorrow as follows: Sun
day school at $3.50. Begin the day by
attending this most important service.
Let every. teacher be present. Let
there be rally in attendance, a rally
in study, and rally in offerings.
come for the opening service Good
singing. An inspiring orchestra.
Public worship and sermon at 10:45.
Subject OF sermon, Cheerful Giving"
Help to make the service blessing
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Cor. Jackson and Jefferson Streets.
Il. G. ssoetzcr. D. ., Minister
The churches Of the city will be
open tomorrow for all the regular ser
vices. and we will be delighted to see
the membership of our church and all
who wish to worship with US. The
bible school will theet at $3.50 a. M;
the Business Mems Bible class will
meet at the same hour in the social
room of the church. Morning service
1880. At this service there will be
reception Of members, and the pastor
will speak on, ''The four great bless
incs that come from church attend
ance." The junior Christian Endeavor
Society will meet at 2:3O. Leaders.
Miss Flora Lloyd and Miss Bessie
LOOMS. Senior Society $3.50; topic,
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CENTRAL CHRISTIAN.

Or. Clarence D. Mitchell, Minister.
All members and friends of the
church will receive a most hearty
welcome to all the services next Sun
day. The superintendent and teach
ers OF the Bible school will be happy
to find all in their classes next Sun
day. School will open at 10 a. m.
sharp. Morning worship and sermon
following the school period. The
morning sermon will be a message Of
comfort to afflicted Fa:rmont. Chris
tian Endeavor will meet at 6:45 p.
N. A special program viii be offer
ed. The evening service will be at
1880 o'clock, and in the interest oithe
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United 1Ear work esmpatgnsss There
win Be three speakers First. What
the united war Wark campaign means:
second, what our S17o, 500. 900 vim do
and the greater need; third. put your
self In the place Of the soldier boys
Songs appropriate to the war condI-
tons win be sang. There win also
be special music for an the services
under the direction OF MS. Edna ia
cobs Johnson II you are not inter
ested come anyhow.
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ENAMcEllsTlc MEETINes.

The First ChnGt.zn church. at MAJ
nington, has announced a series q
evangeistic services to begin the24t
inst. to be conducted by the Hane.
brothers. one OF whom is the new pas
tor OF the church, coming recent
from four years at Central church
Marietta, Ohio, and the other IS ser
ing his sixth year as pastor at Browns
vile, Pa. This church believes 2
preparedness; hence the next tss
weeks will be busy ones in getttn
ready for what they expect to be I
great meeting.
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THE FIRST NJ p. CHURCH
c. C. Lawson, Pastor.

VIII you be glad for Sunday to come
that you may attend the house Of wor-
ship? Sunday school $3.50 q. NJ, J.
A. Swfger superintendent. Sermon,
10:45 a. M; theme, "The Church and
the War" Evening services, Junior
Endeavor $3.50, public worship 1880.
Theme. "The Vital Need OF the Hour. .
for Coos house Let us get busy
close living to God. You are Invited
to these services.
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to many. Epwo7th League devotional
meeting at $50. This IS the time for
the young people to rally to this most
important work. Young people OF the
church are asked to stand by this
organization Public worship and ser
mon at 1880. Sermon subject peace.
makers" Good music at all these
services. Visitors and strangers will
find hearty welcome. 1t is your
Fathers house, be at home.
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The anti-dote Of fear" Luke 1912.
| Evening service. 1880. The united
var work campaign viii be the sub
iect that all churches are asked to
consider and aid In every possible
way. Midweek service wednesday at
1880. All are most cordially invited
70 these services.
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FIRsr eARTIsr cHuaeA
". J. EDDY, Pastor.

Tomorrow ought to bea great day
in the churches. 9: 80 is the Sunday
school hour. May We have 800 pres
ent. 1880 Junior sermon. 1.-TWO dol
lars or If It is doubtful It Is dirty %
1880 morning service, subject "ChTis-
tan Enlistment week" $3.50 Sunday
school Virginia avenue; 200 Junior
B.. G P. NJ, Irene Clelland leader;
$3.50 intermediate and senior B. G.
2. NJ: 1880 evening service. subject,
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COLUMBIA ST. CHURCH OF
CHRIST

There viii be meeting at the Church
OF Christ on Columbia street Sunday
morning. November 10. Sunday school
at $3.50: regular services at 1890.
We hope to have full membership
present, and also cordially invite any
one who may have desire to wor-
ship with US. for this IS a time we
should seak divine blessings that we
may be guided in the ways Of we'll
doing.
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Communlo

Hays, Superintendent. Communl0
service aad sermon by the pastor
II a. M: topic, Forward" Christ<ai
Endeavor at $50 p. m. Evangelistl
service at 1850. Baptismal service G
the close. We are all glad that SCI
vices -lay be resumed. Let us prov
it by attending all the services Of -
day. And, visitors will be cordta
welcomed. Our eVangelisic meetng
conducted by Hanes & Hanes begi5
the 2ffh. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Be ye also ready.
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". E. cHuRH, souTH
Robt. ). Yoak, Pastor.

$3.50 a. NJ Sunday school: lo:45 a.
M, public worship. The United war
work campaign will be discussed, $3.50
p. m. Epworth League. The leader OF
the league will be Miss Ethel Ice.
1880 D. m. sermon and public worship.
The subject OF the sermon Will be
Divine Care" The churches OF the
city should be filed with worshioers
Sunday, and I trust it may be so.
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MI. PLEASANT BAPTIST.
Or. A. Nail, Pastor.

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church o.
Nonongah. ". Va, VIII resume ser
vices Sunday, November 10, 1913. Sun
day school 9:45 a m; preaching II
a M: B. 7. P. G, p. NJ; night ser
vice 1880 D. m.
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HEADS LUTHERAN SYNOD.

EYSER. W. Va, Nov. 9.-The Rev.
Dr.. Ed Howard, OF Wheeling. was
e3ectedprestdent Of the West Virginia
Synod of the Lutheran church at the
seventh annual convention. which
closed here last night. The other Of
ficers we're reelected. DR.. Howard
succeeds the Rev. F. Baughma1, OF
Keyser, who has accepted a call to
pittsburgh.