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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
ODD FELLOWS ORDER
SEVEN GENESEE LODGES TO
PARTICIPATE
Committee Of Arrangements Make q
Report Giving Plans For Big
Celebration, Feb. 27

Flint, Mich, Feb. 3, 1919.
Meeting called to order by Secre-
tary Hall, of Genesee Lodge, No. "a,
/. o. o. f. Suggestions were given
in order for the first hour, when Dav-
ison Lodge made the motion that Cen
esee and Friendship Lodges, of Flint,
be appointed to secure hall room to
accommodate the crowd upon the occa-
sion of the centennial celebration.
This motion prevailed. Flint having
musical talent enough within their
own lodges we are safe in saying that
that part of the program will be well
taken care of. 1t was decided that
each lodge give history of its growth
from the beginning up to the present
time, the same to be in condensed
form. as limited time was set for
each lodge. The program for the
day, Feb. 27, 1919, is as follows
Lodge called to order at 400 p. M,
eastern standard time, for the con-
ferring of the Past Grand degree and
rehearsal of the secret work of the
order There will be grand feed at
6 100 o'clock and at 500 o'clock the
evening session will be called to or
der. The evening session will in
clude good speaking and music Of the
same variety. In connection with the
evening session and supper, we ex-
tend welcome invitation to all men,
bers, whether or not they have reach
cd the top round of the ladder of Odd
fellowship, and also to all those who
wish to join the happy band. Come
one and all and let us make this event
hum-dinger.
Signed:
Lloyd Hill,
Fred Sccor,
Committee for Clio Lodge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06

the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shaw.
While but little boy he had the mis-
fortune to. lose his mother through
death, since which he had made his
home, much of the time, at least,
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Shaw, in this village. He is
survived by his father and foster
mother, one brother, Algeo, one sis
ter, Grace, and his grandparents, all
of whom will have in their sad afflic-
ton, the deepest sympathy of the en-
tire community.
Funeral services were held from
the M. P. Church, Monday afternoon,
and were very largely attended.
Rev. C. f. Barnes preached feeling
funeral sermon. The High School
was closed during the afternoon, as a
tribute to the boys memory and his
roommates, classmates and instruct
ors attended the funeral in a body
They also contributed many beauti-
full flowers, which, with other floral
offerings, bespoke the esteem and af-
fection in which the boy was held
The interment was in Woodlawr
cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
LIFE SAVERS

On the occasion of his visit home,
recently, DR.. r. A. Runnells gave the
editor and others a very interesting
illustration Of the manipulation of the
gas mask, in the use of which he was
an instructor while in the army +. The
face and eyes are entirely covered by
the mask, the regulation time of ap-
plying which is six seconds. The
nostrils are closed by clamp and the
only inhalations are through the
mouth, the air passing through char
coal and other substances which rem
der the wearer safe from most of the
gases that have been used in warfare.
The mask is not proof against mus
tard gas, which penetrates all ordi-
nary clothing and produces terrible
burns. However, rubber clothing ex-
cludes mustard gas and if the war had
continued another year it is estimated
that the entire Allied forces would
have been equipped with such cloth
ing. To illustrate the deadly char
acter of chlorine gas, we might quote
a statement made by Sergt-Major
Lowrey, who lectured here Monday
evening and who was a member of the
Canadian army and witness of the
first gas attack on the Allied troops.
He said that great cloud of what ap-
peared to be smoke was seen rolling
over the battle field toward the Allied
positions. Not knowing what it was,
500 Canadians were ordered to charge
through it. In moment $50 Of the
500 were writhing on the ground in
the agony of death, while nearly every
one of the remainder was so injured
that death ensued after long suffer
ing. That one attack, because they
had no masks, cost the lives of 5000
British soldiers. The American mask
was conceded to be superior to all
others.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
POMONA GRANGE
Lloyd Hill,
Fred Sccor,
Committee for Clio Lodge.

Genesee Pomona Grange, which
met in Fenton, last week Friday, was
numerously attended and very in
tcresting program was given, Incl
dental to which was stirring ad-
dress by State Master, John c. Ketch-
am. 1t being the annual meeting,
the following were elected to serve
as officers for the ensuing year
Master, w. E. Hill, DAWSON; Over
seer, Fred Hicks, Fenton; Lecturer,
o. M. Field, Vienna; Steward, S. G.
Merrick, Mt. Morris; Assistant Stew
ard, d. w. Richards, Burton; Chap
lain, Miss Theda Hicks, Fenton; Sec
retary, w. H. Keddy, Fenton; Treas
urer, w. w. Billings, Enterprise; Gate
Keeper, VIM. Pliter, Genesee; Ceres,
Mrs. C. w. Beecher, Fenton; Flora,
Mrs. Hoffman, Goodrich; Pomona,
Mrs. Claxton, Clayton; Lady Assis-
tant Steward, Mrs. d. W.. Richards,
Burton.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
MT. MORRIS THEATRE

Next Saturday we shall have the
pleasure of presenting to our patrons
one of the most absorbingly interest
ing films we have ever shown-and
that is saying great deal. Is is en-
titled "The Demon" and is a thriller
of the first class. The scene is laid
in North Africa and all of the. pic
lures were taken on the shore of the
Mediterranean Sea. Clever Edith
Storey will have the leading role.
A Sidney Drew comedy, Striking a
Bargain, will furnish oodles of fun.
On Sunday evening we shall present
Jack Richardson in "His Enemy the
Law" This is a red-blooded West
ern story, in which Jack outwits the
officers at first, but finally sees the
error of his ways. Another Sidney
Drew comedy will complete the Sun
day bill. Our beautiful new player
piano will be in operation for Satur-
day. Shows 80 and 900. Ad-
mission, 10 and 20, and we pay the
war tax.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
HOME FROM FRANCE

Last week another of "our boys"
of whom we are all proud, came back
to peaceful old Vienna from the late
theatre of war and destruction in
France. This was Lieutenant Lyle
d. Brown, who, until his discharge,
was in the field artillery service of
the national army. He secured his
original training at Camp Custer,
won a lieutenant's commission, and
was sent overseas where he under
went further training under French
officers, who knew all about the great
game from experience. Lyle was
trained with the French 75's, the most
famous and effective field piece used
in any army during the war. This
schooling completed, his company had
their guns all aboard the cars, ready
for transportation at the front, when
news of the armistice came. Strange
as 1T may seem, we can still appreci-
ate that it is fact the information
that daAge" Of death and indescrib-
able hardship had been removed was
the source of deep disappointment.
Especially does it seem strange in
view Of the fact that another COM
pany, trained in the same camp in
France, whose battery was put on
board the cars few days previous
ly, was shelled by German air men,
while enroute to the front, and prac-
tically annihilated. But such is war
and boys taken from peaceful COM
munities and pursuits came to take
an absorbing interest in the gigantic
and surprisingly tragic game.
Lyle was in the service some seven
teen months, and while abroad saw
only one boy from this vicinity, be-
ing Lawson Hawley, of Thetford.
He says the experience he had was
great and that he wouldn't have miss
ed it for anything. His plans for the
future are not entirely settled, but
the war interfered with his work in
college, so that it will be year or
more before it will be possible for
him TO resume it, in case he finally
decides to do so.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
REPUBLICAN BANQUET
WILL Be STAR EVENT
THREE CONGRESSMEN TO FUR
NISH ORATORY
For the First Time in History the La
dies Will Participate and Big
Crowd Is Expected

Three congressman, each and every
one of whom is considered an orator
Of the first class, will be present at
the Genesee Republican Club Ban
quet, to be held in the Masonic Tenn
pie at Flint, next week Tuesday even
ing, Feb. IL. These gentlemen will
discuss in the most plain and element
al way the great issues which are the
outgrowth of the war, as we'll as 9TH
ers, with which every citizen should
be familiar. Mills Orchestra will
furnish music and the invocation will
be given by Rev. Geo. E. Barnes.
The congressman who will speak are
Wallace H. White, of Maine, Henry
W. Temple, of Pennsylvania, and our
own Patrick Henry Kelley, than
whom there is no more able or elo-
quent political orator in the United
States. The POSTMASTER will be
James V. Barry, of New York, former
Commissioner of Insurance of Michi-
gan. The menu will be furnished
by the ladies Of the Eastern Star,
which is guarantee that it will be
excellent in every detail. Tickets
are said to be selling rapidly in the
city and townships and it is expected
that the full 600, all that can be ac-
commodated on the main floor of the
temple will be disposed Of this week
Arrangements are being made to care
for small number in addition to
those in the main dining hall. Tick
cts are for sale locally at The Messen-
ger Office, at M. C. Doyle's, at Hough-
tons elevator and by Supervisor S. J.
Pound. AS we have said, this is the
first time that ladies have participated
in an affair of this kind, and a special
invitation is therefore extended them.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
Heath

Ellibeus Heath died at his home in
Birch Run township, Monday, Feb. 3,
1919. Mr. Heath had been i'll for
some time, having mental trouble,
and had been treated in the sanitar-
ium at Pontiac, but it had been found
impossible to do anything for his re-
lief and he was brought home few
weeks ago. He was born in Birch
Run township, June 26, 1873, and had
lived in that vicinity practically all of
his life. He is survived by his moth
er, Mrs. John Heath, five brothers,
Joseph, Chelson, Charles, Elijah and
George, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah
Fox and Miss Effie Heath, all of
whom reside in Birch Run and Vienna
townships. The sincere sympathy of
all who know them will be with these
friends of the deceased in their be-
reavement Funeral services were
held from the home, Feb. 6, and the
interment was in Birch Run Gene
terry.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
HOUSEWARMING

Last Friday evening seventy-five
friends and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
o. M. Field assembled at their fine,
new residence to give them an old
old fashion house-warming. The af-
fair had been in prospect for num-
ber of months, but owing to the prev
alence Of the epidemic and other
causes it had been deferred from time
to time. But meanwhile, the enthu-
'siasm had been growing, so that per-
fectly enjoyable affair resulted when
at last it did take place. The evening
was most pleasantly spent in visiting
and with music, and bountiful pot
luck dinner was served. Incident
ally, Mr.. and Mrs. Field were present
ed with handsome rocker, Rev. A. T.
Camburn making an appropriate pre-
sentation speech, in the course of
which he told Of the esteem in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Field were held, and on
behalf Of the company extended con-
gratulations and best wishes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
NEW PICKLE STATION

E. F. Packer and H. N. Weller, rep
resenting the H. N. Weller Co., of
Richmond, and Alma, Mich, and To-
ledo, Ohio, were in the village last
week, making arrangements for the
establishment of a cucumber sailing
station here. Lloyd Hill has con-
tracted a considerable acreage for
the company, so that in event the sea-
son is favorable they are assured Of a
large crop Of pickle timber. Mr..
Weller says his company is desirous
of establishing kraut canning fac
tory in Clio if enough stock could be
secured to warrant it.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
FROM THE Vastly DEEP

Nelson West has written his par
ents two very interesting letters,
giving details of his life as sailor in
Uncle Sans navy. We have been
permitted to read these letters and
note that in one of them he tells of
stormy voyage from Brest to Eng
land, during which one of the ships
boats was swept overheard. The
other letter tells of his arrival on this
side. In this last letter, it is stated
that after a pleasant voyage across,
the ship ran into an extremely cold
area during the last ten days and en-
tered Boston harbor sheathed in ice.
Following is newspaper clipping
from Boston paper, dealing with
the condition of the ship upon her
arrival:
"'Old King Cold who made his
appearance this morning, turned the
u. S. S. Little, that arrived at the
Charlestown Navy Yard, into float
ing iceberg. From stem to stern,
and even the topmasts were hidden
by coat of ice about three inches in
thickness.
"The officers and crew shivered
and shook, the cold penetrating
their bones, and made them long for
the beautiful climate of Bermuda,
which they left only few days be-
fore, where the sun was high, the
flowers in bloom and the inhabitants
attired in white.
"The Little picked up at the Azores
the George Washington, having Pres
ident Wilson and his party aboard,
and escorted them to France along
with a number of other destroyers.
They deny that any attemptwas made
to get the George Washington, as
has been stated.
ION the return trip beautiful
weather was encountered until the
vessel was a few hours run from port
when she ran into a gale off Nantuck-
ct lightship and from that time until
the ship docked at the pier at the
yard the spl ay dashed as high as sixty
feet at times, covering the destroyer.
She rolled and tossed, making it un-
comfortable for all, and everyone
who went to bed slept with every
thing over them except the mattress.
"The pet of the crew is Bum a
French bulldog. Bum was purchased
at Brest, the base of the American
naval force in France. He was very
uneasy on the deck of the vessel this
morning and could not be quieted.
He hasn't much love for officers, but
with the 'gob' he is close compan-
| ion"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
OBITUARY
Jones

James Albert Jones, former pro-
prietor of the Dayton House, in Flint,
and for many years proprietor Of the
hotel in Clio, a lifelong resident of
Genesee county, died at his. home in
Flint, Thursday, Jan. 80, 1919, fol
lowing two months of illness of
Brights' disease. Mr.. Jones was born
in Flint township, Genesee county,
Mich, Oct. 26, 1860, being the,sop of
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Jones. He resid-
ed in the county all of his life, and
from his connection with the hostel
ries above mentioned made an ex-
ceptionally large number of acquain-
tances and was esteemed by many
friends. He was member of Wen
ma Lodge, No. 205, +. & A. NJ, of
Clio; Washington Chapter, No. Is
R. A. NJ, and Flint Council, No. Sc,
R. & S. NJ, of Flint; Michigan Sover-
eign Consistory, Bay City; Ell Kuraf
eh Temple, Ancient Arabic Order No
bles of the Mystic Shrine, of Sagi-
nav; Flint Lodge, No. 222, B. p. o,
E.; Clio Lodge, No. 191, l. o. o. F.,
and Flint Aerie, No. 629, Fraternal
Order Eagles. He leaves his wife
and one daughter, Helen Jones, Id
years old, two brothers, Martin Jones,
of Clio, and Ira Jones, of Montrose,
and sister, Mrs. j. j. Wickham, of
Flint. Funeral services were held
from the hpme, Monday afternoon,
being 'undei the auspices Of Vienna
Lodge, f. GA. M. lnterment was in
Avondale csmetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
FARMERS INSTITUTE

A Farmers Institute will be held in
the Auditorium, at Clio, Wednesday
and Thursday, Feb. 26 and 81. j. C.
Ketcham, the Master of the State
Grange, w. F. Taylor, Of Oceana
conuty, and other prominent speakers
on agricultural topics will be present.
All farmers are urged to be present
at htese meetings, as matters of live,
practical interest will be discussed
and many methods of procedure will
be described which have been found
to be money-makers wherever they
have been given a trial. There will
be forenoon and afternoon sessions
and all will befopen to the public.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
SOME FIGHT

In the fight of October IL, on the
American front, in France, during
which Clare Scott and Jess LaDue
were wounded, in Scott's company
one fourth of the men were killed or
wounded in that particular battle,
and in subsequent engagements but
80 were left out of an initial enroll
ment of 256. The company lost its
captain and two lieutenants. On
ship with Clare on the return voyage
were 81 American boys who had been
made totally blind in battle and 80
whose experiences had made them
insane.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
BOYS BAND COMING

The famous Presbyterian Boys
Band, of Flint, is to give concert in
Clio under auspices Of the Masonic
Temple Assn. The band comes to
Clio well recommended, as they have
been giving concerts that have elected
warm commentator in various parts
of the state. The band has been un-
der the personal direction of Chas.
A. Schramm, who informs us they
are rehearsing nearly every night and
have many surprises in store for their
patrons. Miss Lucille Weller, who will
render number of vocal selections
during the concert will be sure to
delight the people of Clio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
POVERTY SOCIAL

The Sophomores Of the Clio High
School will give Poverty Social at
the high school assembly room on
Saturday evening, Feb. 8. There will
be a play, "Our Lysander," and al
so musical selections will be given on
the piano and victrola, and the High
School Orchestra will play. Supper
will be served. Those who attend will
be expected to dress in hard times
costumes. The admission will be 1c
for each letter Of the last name. Ev-
eryone is cordially invited to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
Burgess

Frank Elmer Burgess, infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Burgess, of Swartz
Creek, passed away at the home of his
uncle, BENZ. Burgess, in this village,
Wednesday morning, Feb. 5, 1919.
The mother of the little one passed
away two days after it was born and
it was called to join her in the beau
tiful realm where there is neither
pain nor parting. A short service
was held from the home of Mr.. Bur-
CESS, Thursday forenoon, Rev. A. T.
Camburn officiating, and the remains
were taken to Montrose for inter-
ment.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL

The meeting at the M. E. Church,
Sunday evening, at TOO p m, will he a
citizens memorial in honor of EXPIRES
ident Roosevelt. C. H. Reed will speak
for the citizens, Rev. E. G. Barnes will
conduct the devotiouals and the pastor.
Rev. A. r. Csmburn win preach the
memorial Sermon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
M. p. CHURCH NOTES

Sunday morning service, 1000 a,
m, subject "The Old and the New"
Sunday school, IL 100; C. E. devotion.
al, 900 p. m. Decision Day will be
observed at the G. E. service. All are
invited. Union service at the M. E.
Church At TOO p. m.
Estle C. Barnes, Pastor.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
VALENTINE SOCIAL

The Seniors of Clio High School
will hold e Valentine Social at Clean
er Hall, Pine Run, Friday evening,
Feb. ID. Girls are requested TO bring
a valentine and the boys their pocket
books. Good entertainment and :
good time is assured. Everybody
invited.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
MATRIMONIAL


On Saturday, Feb. 1, at the First
Presbyterian Church, in Flint, oc-
Cured the marriage Of Miss May
Shaft to Charles Ferren, Of Flint.
The bride is q most excellent young
lady, while the groom is said to besr
industrious young man. The M
friends Of the newly-weds will y
them every possible Joy and en-
stinted measure Of happine6
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-02-06
Clio, Michigan, Thursday, February 6, 1919
A MAN! /!
DEDICATED TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

About his brow the laurel and the bay
Was often wreathed = on this our men,
ory dwells,
Upon whose bier in reverence today
We lay these immortelles.
His was vital, vire, warrior soul;
If force were needed, he exalted force;
Unswerving as the pole star to the pole
He held his righteous course.
He smote at Wrong, if he believed it
Wrong,
AS did the knight with stainless accoade;
He stood for Right, unfateringly strong
Forever unafraid
With somewhat of the savant and the sage
He was when all is said and sung man.
The flower imperishable of this valiant age:
A true American
Clinton Scoilard in NeW York Sun
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-02
MAY WHITE SALE WHITE sKIRTINGs

The majority of these beautiful White skrngs just
in You never them before. These placed
sale Buy three lengths splendid
skirts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-02
COL ROOSEVELT ON
MONDELL

"a TTENTION has been called
IA to Colonel Roosevelt's op-
inion of Representative
Frank w. Mondell, of Wyom-
ing, whom Republicans have
chosen for leader of the house
, in the sixty-sixth congress, as
expressed in his autobiogra-
ply.
On the subject of conserva-
ton, Colonel Roosevelt wrote
that "men desirous of stealing
the public domain" often re-
sorted to the courts to nullify
the decisions of the Secretary
of the Interior, and that it was
by opposing this method that
public lands were protected.
OF a bill giving the courts di-
rect appellate power over the
Secretary of the Interior, Colo
mel Roosevelt wrote:
"The bill was favorably re-
ported by Mr.. Mondell, chair
man of the House Public Lands
Committee, a congressman
who took the lead in every
measure to prevent the conser-
vation of natural resources and
the preservation of the nation
al domain for homeseekers.
Fortunately congress declined
to pass the bill. It's passage
would have been a veritable ca
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-02

tory of man, the natural heri-
tage from time immemorial. 1t
fosters the family life, it pro-
notes education, good feeling
and cooperative effort and
stands for the better things of
life.
Pendleton is home city and
because of that fact is widely
known as a prosperous and
progressive community. 1t is
growing faster than new homes
are arising, however. If it is
to maintain its present reputa-
ton, it must heed the call. The
home building loan association
will aid. 1t cannot come too
soon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-02
LONGING.

= The dim green woods. the elder
buds.
The summer haze on wood
= land ways
+ The lake of shimmering steel.
The tender rain on heading
= grain.
= The whispers in the wheat.
= And beyond the hill the whip
= poorwill
When day and darkness meet
= AT twilight, while the days
= last smile
= StiH lights the haunted west,
= The winds swing low; the af-
= terglow
= Falls on an empty nest;
= ] hear beyond the tranquil pond
= Some bird song thrilling fair;
= Some fluttering Groom that
= makes the June
> Too sweet for heart to hear.
= For the old sweet shadows
. The world in long embrace.
= The joy is gone as days go on
= UntIl 1 see your face.
3 oh dark the dawn since you
. are gone.
= Nor is the incoming fair,
= Nor skies their alden blue till
you
, Come back from Over There!
? May Lanier Magruder.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-05-02
A STEADYING INFLUENCE

-NOW that the world has
NJ been made a decent place
to live in, America is
campaigning for more homes.
In every city the cry is Gown
your own home" and through
out the nation every effort is
being exerted to assist people
to build and own a home. Am
erica realizes that the home
owning citizen is a good citizen
and it is anxious for every
American to be a good citizen.
The home is one of the
niohtiest factors in the devel-
opment of loyalty, industry
and coutentedness. 1t is an
age-old institution in the his