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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-14
PESHASTIN NOTES.

The NJ. E. Ladies Aid society met
Wednesday afternoon at the parson-
age, to tack comforts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bigelow left Monday
morning via Snoqualmie pass TO Sc
attic, to spend part of the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Hoskins of Dry
den, spent Tuesday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Homer Gilbert.
Wendell Robinson has been i'll the
past week, but is able to again re-
sumo his school work,
Miss Jennie Osborn spent several
days the first of the week with Miss
Blanche Baston.
Ted Gray's were in Wenatchee
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Miller were in
Waterville the first of the week.
Mrs. Maude Starks spent Tuesday
in Leavenworth.
]. L. Carroll, Fred Yancey and sew
eral other men from here are hunt
in up at Lake Wenatchee. One deer
has been shot, so far.
Guy Stage left Friday night for a
trip to the Coast.
Fred Gray was in Leavenworth
Saturday.
Joe Kirby and family and Miss Bess
Campbell were in Wenatchee Staur-
day.
Miss Wininfred Lanphere spent
Sunday in Wenatchee with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leedy and son Jack
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hohson spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Foster.
Mrs. Lemaster of Cashmere spent
Sunday with Mrs. L. M. Pendleton.
Word has been received here, of the
birth of a baby boy, Lyle Allen, to
Mr. and Mrs. Alden Warmer of Twisp
Mrs. Elizabeth Titus came up from
Cashmere Sunday to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leedy and son Jack
came up Saturday night to visit at
the Hobson home. Mr.. Leedy re-
turned to Wenatchee Monday morn
ing, but Mrs. Leedy will remain for
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gray and family
took Sunday dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnny Bergren.
The car shortage has become SO
serious that unless cars arrive soon,
the Peshastin Fruit Growers will be
forced to shut down their packing
plant. Scarcely any hauling can be
done, only when a few cars come in
to be loaded out. The cold snap just
now, is making it still more serious
as the apples not hauled, are in many
cases absolutely unprotected.
Hal Starks, together with Mr.. Pinch
and Mr.. Burgett and Guy Wheeler, of
Leavenworth, spent the day, Wednes-
day, hunting down at Quincy Flats.
Mr.. Baker, the new proprietor Of
the Mccoy store, moved his family to
their new quarters Tuesday. Mr..
Mccoy stored his household goods in
Guy Stages apple house, as his plans
for the present are unsettled.
Mrs. Fred Sherman returned to her
home Tuesday from Wenatchee hos
pital, where she underwent an opera
ton.
The Red Cross drive in Peshastin,
has so far Melted about $40, with
still more in view. The drive was
conducted by Mrs. M. w. Starks.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-14
ADVERTISED LETTERS
NOVEMBER IL, 1919.

NV GNAhCh - ~
c. c. Werley.
Mrs. j. p. Hansen.
Mr. VIM. Fraser.
Mr.. c. f. Brown.
Mr.. ]. r. ContreX.
Mr. Jack Arlson.
Mr. John Youngberg.
Mr.. John Whitlock.
Mrs. j. r. Wright.
Mr. Ed. Utter.
Miss Chrissie Timpe.
Mr. Harry Smith.
j. Wheeling, Esq.
F. D. Famas Gturbe ~.
Mrs. Ida Mount.
Miss Lizzie Linhoff.
Henry Kenman.
Mr.. NJ. ]. Varney.
Mr.. John j. Duffy.
Mr.. Ov. BOSWELL.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
CLIO SCHOOLS OPEN

The Public Schools of Clio opened
Tuesday morning with total enroll
ment of 375. There are new teach
ers for some of the grades, but all
come to Clio with the best of recon-
mendations, which fact, taken in con-
nection with the tried efficiency of
the teachers who were in the schools
last year, warrants us in expressing
the opinion that a very successful
year is in prospect. The faculty for
the present year is as follows: l.. H.
Russell, superintendent, instructor in
science; Lora Pixley, principal, math-
ematics; Ruth Robson, English and
history; Della B. Thompson, junior
high; Mabel Galbraith, sixth grade
Lily Farnsworth, fifth grade; Lola
Meeker, fourth grade; Bessie Beck
with, second and third grades; Mable
Blackney, kindergarten and first
grade. Elmer Coles will be the care
taker of the buildings.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
OBITUARY
Diamond

DIamOno
Mrs. Eliza Diamond, wife of Henry
Diamond, watchman at the P. M.
Ry. crossing, passed away at her
home in Pine Run, Monday evening,
Sept. 1, 1919, after long illness of
dropsical troubles. Mrs. Diamond
was born in this state March II,
1852, thereby being 67 years, 5
months and Ia days of age. Beside
her husband she leaves two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Lottie Stevens and Mrs.
.Iiic Wilcox, both of whom reside in
this vicinity. M Diamond was
greatly esteemed L, all who knew her
and her death will be sincerely de-
plored. Funeral services were held
from Pine Run church, Thursday af-
ternoon at $500 o'clock and inter-
ment was made in Woodlawn ceme-
terry.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
NEW PASTOR SECURED

Gala Maxwell, delegate to the M.
p. conference held at Gull Lake, last
week, made the arrangements neces-
sary to secure the services Of Rev.
Joseph Dibley, who has been pastor
of the M. p. church at Fostoria
for the past five years. The rever-
end gentleman leaves his former pas
torate with the universal regret of
his parishioners and comes to the
Clio church with their heartiest rec
concentrations and sincerest best
wishes. In behalf of the community
The Messenger would bid him well
come to our midst and would beg to
express the hope that his work here
may be as congenial and successful as
he could wish. Rev. Mr.. Dibley will
occupy the local pulpit for the first
time Sunday, Sept. ID, preaching
both morning and evening. We are
asked to extend cordial invitation
to everybody to attend these services.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
MATRIMONIAL
McDowell-Swihart

On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 30,
1919, at the parsonage of the Court
Street M. E. Church, in Flint, Thur
low Swihart, son of Nj. and Mrs.
George Swihart, of this place, and
Miss Hazel Mcdowell were united in
marriage by Rev. Howard r. Field.
The bridal pair were attended by a
Miss Hardy, as bridesmaid, and Car
lyle Sandersfeld as best man. The
bride wore pretty gown of white or
candle and carried cream roses.
Following the ceremony the happy
young people came to Clio where a
reception was given in their honor at
the home of the groom's parents.
The rooms Of the family residence
were handsomely decorated for this
occasion, the color scheme being
pink and white. The floral decora-
tions were of pink gladiolas. A
bountiful two-course supper was
served. The young people are now
enjoying a short honeymoon trip to
Twining, Mich. Both Mr.. Swihart
and his bride are estimable and popu-
lar and the sincere wish of their
many friends will be that they may
have full measure of happiness and
prosperity throughout long lifetime
together.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
BIG FUTURE FOR
MANUFACTURING Co.
COULD HAVE STILL MORE WORK
IN LARGER FACTORY
Now Working on $3.50. .000. 90 Order
And Could Double Output
Ia Larger Building ~

We have said something in previ-
Gus issues of The Messenger concern
ing the prosperity Of the Gillett
Motor Products Company, now ope-
rating factory. in this place, and
yet we believe the majority of our
readers have but scant comprehen-
sion of the extensive character of the
work being done there. At any rate,
the information was surprising to us
though we had had the opportun-
ity of seeing the plant in operation.
We shall consider it matter of
news, therefore, to state that while
the local factory is in no wise
financed or owned by the General
Motors Company, it is an auxiliary
of that big concern in practical
sense, as it manufactures an import
ant part of the woodwork for the
Buick cars. Some idea of the i'm
portance of the work it is doing may
be gained from the statement that it
now has SO regular employees on its
pay roll, that it now has in hand
$360,000 worth of work and has ord
ers on its books for $3.50, 900 more.
And beside all this, it has under con-
sideration contracts aggregating
100000 for still more remote COM
pletion. Now, in view of all of this,
it is easy to see that this factory is a
big asset to Clio and may become
very much more so in the future.
1t has been the aim Of the manage
ment to install the very latest auto
matte machinery and to work every
scrap of material into commercial
product of some kind, which is in line
with modern manufacturing practice
in all lines. We are told that if a
factory providing twice the amount
of floor space as at present available
could be provided that the factory
would have no trouble at all in
doubling its output and the number
of its employees as well. Under
such favorable auspices as those out
lined above it would seem as though
there should be little trouble in pro-
viding the needed facilities. This is
not project in prospective; it is al
ready in successful operation.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
NEW SCHOOL WINS

Citizens of Mt. Morris who favor
ed the building of new and modern
school house in that village, capable
of accommodating the children of
the community, won cut by handsome
odds over their opponents in the
school election held last week. The
vote stood 149 for and % against,
making majority Of 124 for the new
school. Mt. Morris people have al
ways had first-class school, looking
at the matter from practical stand
point, first under the superintend-
ency of w. J. Maginn, and later und-
er that Of George Hackney, the pres
ent superintendent. These gentle
men and the bright boys and girls
who have been their pupils have cre-
ated such favorable sentiment to-
ward the school that when a new and
modern building was needed the peo-
pie could see but one side to the ques-
ton. We congratulate our Mt. Nor
ris neighbors on the progressive ac-
ton they have taken.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
MASONIC SCHOOL

Rt. Worshipful Frank o. Gilbert,
Grand Lecturer of the Michigan
Grand Lodge, F. & A. M, will hold a
school of instr uction at the Masonic
Temple in Clio, on Monday evening,
Sept. %. Beside Vienna Lodge, two
of the Flint lodges and Montrose
lodge, will, we understand, partici-
pate. Conferring of the degrees will
begin at four o'clock in the afternoon
and the banquet will be served at
$50. The school of instruction will
open at TOO. This will be an occa-
sion in which every mason will find
pleasure and it is hoped that the at
tendance will include every member
of the order in this vicinity.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
SUPPORTER OF METRIC UNITS

The passing of Andrew Carnegie
brings to mind the fact that he has
been for years an ardent advocate of
world standardization in weight and
measures through the adoption of
metric units.
Andrew Carnegie was member of
the Metric Committee Of the Nation
al American Association Of Manufac-
turers, which strongly urged metric
Standardization. At the time the
committee met, he made the follow
ing statement:
"The metric system of weights and
measures is one Of the steps forward
that the Anglo-Saxon race is bound
to take sooner or later. Our present
weights and measures, inherited from
Britain, are unworthy an intelligent
nation today. The advantage Amer
lea possesses over Britain in the dec
imal dollar system as compared with
their pounds, shillings, and pence,
would be fully equalled by the adop-
ton of a metric system of weights
and measures"
Carnegie believed that world
Standardization of weights and
measures would aid greatly not only
the cause of world trade, but also
that of world peace. On another oc-
casion he said: "The old weights
and measures are discredit to us.
We shall inevitably adopt meter, liter
gram, If for no other reason than as
aid to peace; but they would enor-
mously aid our world trade"
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
GETS FINE POSITION

Clyde E. Willard, formerly editor
and proprietor of the Birch Run
Leader, and still more recently an
employe of this office, was notified
last Saturday of his appointment as
instructor in the typographical de-
partment of the Arthur Hill Manual
Training School at Saginaw. The
position carries with it salary of
$1,000 per year and in many other
ways should be very desirable. We
are regretful to lose Mr.. Willard
from The Messenger Office, as he just
filled long felt want with us, but we
are nevertheless glad that he got
the fine position above referred to
and beg to express the hope that he
may meet with the greatest success
in discharging it's duties.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
HOPKINS LOT SALE
T0TALED $4,000
TERY LOT AND ACRE FOUND
A QUICK BUYER


The success which attended the
recent sale of the Jennings subdivis-
ion was duplicated at every point by
that which attended the sale of the
Hopkins property, north of town, last
Saturday.
The weather, just before the sale
started was rainy and threatening,
but that did not keep big crowd
from assembling, and finally, when
the sun came out bright and clear,
Col. E. l.. Powers uncorked some of
his rapid fire and persuasive oratory
and the acreage changed hands in
record time and at satisfactory
prices.
This property, as we have stated
heretofore, is very desirable. 1t is
located high and dry and the soil is
of the very best sort for fruits and
gardening, thus making the best pos
sible homesites and commanding
ready sale.
Those buying building lots were as
follows:
Herman Johnson, Bruce Stevens
(2), Henry Steele (2), Arthur But
Ter (4), Alfred Peters (3).
Those buying the "long acres"
were as follows:
Mrs. J. w. Hurd (S), Alonzo lei
ter, Martin Garman (2), Leonard
Scholl, Horace Haven, Bert Stuck
(2), vess Butler (2), Preston Parks
(2). Where the numbers do not ap-
pear in parenthesis directly after the
names, as given above, the parties
bought but a single parcel.
AS noted in the heading to this ar
ticle, the property brought total Of
$4,000. The lots sold for $140 to
5000 each and the acre plots from
$3.50 to $295.
S. G.. Hopkins, the proprietor of
the property authorizes us to say that
he is entirely satisfied with the out
come of the sale and he desires us to
express his appreciation of the able
manner in which the auctioneer, E. l..
Powers, conducted it. His endorse
ment of the salesmanship and meth
DDS of the auctioneer were of the
most flattering nature. He also
authorized us to say that he is en-
tirely satisfied with the manner in
which the sale was advertised in The
Messenger and considers that it was
both economical in price and thor
oughly effectual. Mr.. Hopkins is
also justly proud of the capable and
businesslike way in which his son,
Stevens, looked after all of the busi-
ness details of the sale. His own
health being too poor to permit OF
his attending to these important mat
ters himself, he turned them all over
to "Steve" and the latter attended to
them in first class shape.
Col. Powers goes to Mt. Morris,
Saturday, where he will conduct an
auction sale of vacant property.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
BOOSTERS ORGANIZE

Last Friday evening the gentlemen
OF Clio and surrounding territory
who have undertaken the formation
OF a Board of Commerce, or some
thing of that character, to be repre-
sentative Of this section of Genesee
County, met for the second time in
the banquet room of the Masonic
Temple. About forty were present,
including several prominent farmers,
and after substantial luncheon, pre-
pared by the ladies of the o. E. S.,
had been disposed of, most enthu-
siastic and harmonious meeting, look
ing to- organization was held. The
meeting was presided over by C. G..
Matzen and the advantages that
might come to the community
through organization were set fourth
in short talk by M. C. Doyle. This
was followed by a general discussion
in which several gentlemen partici-
pated, at the conclusion of which
a vote was taken to determine wheth-
er the sentiment of the meeting fav-
ored or was opposed to organization.
The vote was unanimously in the
affirmative and practically so in the
matter of making the annual member
ship fee $1,000. After the vote had
been taken on these questions, the
chairman, having been duly author
lied, named the following commit
tees:
Nomination and Organization
Chas. H. Reed, w. r. Hopkins,
Clark Hill, H. D. Gage, l. r. Ache
son, E. E. Huyck, Hugh Mccormick.
Bylaws
M. c. Doyle, J. F. Wirth, A. j. Lit
tlefeld.
Membership
Chas. G. Matzen, F. M. Houghton,
/. R. Field, H. Jennings, A. N. Stu
Der, L. d. Hayes, w. r. Hopkins.
The committee for the picnic is
given in another column.
1t was voted at this meeting to
make every man present a committee
of one to secure at least three ad-
ditional members and if this plan
works out fully the organization will
Ph SoSheiy nave q VI IWo
hundred or more. Plans for the fu-
ture activities of the club have not
been definitely decided upon, but it is
certain that in this age of organiza-
ton community must act in unity
and through an effective body of
if it is to make prog
ress against competition. This club
is to be formed to do for Clio and
vicinity what the Flint Board of Com
merce has done for that city and sur
territory. tits to be form
ed to-promote and take advantage of
any opportunity for civic advance
ment that may present itself. APP
the motto Of the Boy
Scouts, it is to "Be Prepared" The
benefits to the community, rural as
well as urban, are almost measureless
if the organization is a live one.
Clio has the reputation of being one
of the most enterprising and pro-
gressive villages of its size in the
state and if every citizen who can
will come into this organization and
help boost a wonderful record of
growth can be made.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
OH JOY! READ THIS

The long looked for Annual Har-
vest Tea of the Ladies Aid Society
of the M. E. Church Of West Vienna
will be held at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Don Burton on Thursday, Sept.
IL. No one ever departed from one
Of these teas without knowing one of
the reasons why life is worth living.
This year it will probably be little
more so than before, if that is pos
sible. Supper will be served from
400 until all are served. Every
body cordially invited.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
M. E. CHURCH NOTES

Class meeting at $50 a. m. Alex
ander Richardson leader for Septem-
ber. Preaching at 1000 a. m. and
500 p. m. Sunday school at 11:15
and Epworth League at TOO p. m.
The Epworth League reception for
the Riverside League, at Murray
Felt's, has been postponed until
Sept. IL. Their special program
will be given on the 10th. All are
invited to both.
Having no preaching service at the
M. p. next Sunday, all are invited to
the M. f.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
TWENTY.THIRD MICH. INF.

Our citizens will remember with
pleasure the reunion of the Twenty
third Mich. Inf, held in this place
last year, and the following will be
Of special interest to the members of
the regiment who reside in this local
ity:
"The fifty-fourth reunion of
the 23d Michigan Volunteer Infantry
will be held in the city Of st. Johns,
Thursday, September 18, 1919. The
survivors will be the guests Of their
old commander, Gen. o. L. Spauld-
ing, of Washington, D.. c.
Robert Anderson,
Secretary.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
aylor

Floyd, the five months old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Taylor, died at
the home of his parents, in Thetford,
Monday evening, September /, 1919.
Floyd had only been sick a short
time and his untimely death came as
sad shock to his bereaved parents
and relatives. Funeral services were
held from the home where he died on
Thursday afternoon, Sept. a, and the
remains were laid at rest in Wood
lawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miss Jessie Carl, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Hopkins,
made the passing of her eleventh
birthday very pleasant by inviting
eleven of her girl friends to be her
guests on that occasion. Games of
various kinds furnished abundant
amusement for the company and ice
cream, candy and cake were served.
The little hostess was the recipient of
several beautiful presents. The
party occurred Wednesday.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
TO THE PUBLIC

wish to announce to my friends
and patients that / am now estab-
lished in my new residence (the home
formerly occupied by J. F. Wirth)
on East Vienna Street, and if they
wish to consult or call me at night
they will find me at home. l shall
continue my office hours day times
1t my office down town, as hereto
ore.
p. f. White, M. d.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
SOME SALESMAN

Col. E. L. Powers has made the
record of his eventful life this year
as an auctioneer. From Sept. 1st,
1918, to Sept. 1st, 1919, he conduct
ed total of 143 sales, in all of which
$286, ,423.0O worth of property was
disposed of. That he did this inn
mense business to the entire satisfac-
ton of his patrons is best evidenced
in the fact that his business is grow
ing all of the time and he is called to
serve an ever widening stretch of
territory.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
CHARMING HOP

The boys Of the L. o. T. gave a
arming invited dancing party at
Auditorium last Monday evening.
big room was decorated in the
It tasteful manner imaginable,
Zen boughs and white and green
crepe paper being used effectively in
combination. The music was de-
lightful and the young people seemed
to enjoy the occasion immensely.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
SAM'L E. GRIFFIN DEAD

Samuel E. Griffin, former resi-
dent of this locality, died in a Grand
Rapids hospital, Sunday, following
an operation for appendicitis. He is
survived by a wife and son.. Funer-
al services were held from the home
of deceased, in Flint, this afternoon.
Mr.. Griffin was cousin of George
Walker, of this place.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
Mrs. Hazel LaBar.
ATTENTION, oDDFELLows

An urgent request is sent out to all
Odd Fellows to be present at the hall
in Clio, next Saturday night, Sept. 6.
The initiatory degree will be worked
and other matters of Importance will
be discussed. Lodge called at 7:30
sharp.
Lloyd Hill, Com.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
M. p. CHURCH NOTES

The Ladies' Aid of the M p.
Church will meet in the church par
lors, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10.
Members are requested to be present.
Visitors will be welcome.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04
MEN WANTED

Pouring of concrete will COM
mence at once on paying in Clio, re-
quiring more men. We will pay
good wages and give steady employ
ment until cold weather.
Geo. A. Burley Co.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04

How 1t Started

When Adam met Eve he was bashfu and shy,
And he stammered and bushed every she came =
nigh.
Till at last he grew bold and began o pay court
(You may put all your in this faithful report).
And he murmured to her n evening serene: =
You re the prettest girl that ever have SEEN
And that's how that started 3
When Eve with a beautiful blush her face
Yielded shly and sweetly Adams embrace,
And put her red lips for the true lovers pact =
(4ou set all this down as n absolute fact), )
She inquired while he breathed the fond names on his
st
Have you said that all the girls you have kssedp
And that's how that started 3
When Adam asked Eve if she would be his bride :.
She looked and looked down. and she sighed and she
signed =
And she let him take hold of her lily white hand
q his is history you must understand) 3
Then she said, in a voice that dulcety low:
Il must take time o think. 'Ts sudden you know
And that's how that started .
When they had been married few years or So
Then Adam told Ewes 'We're invited go =
10 dinner and dance with friends down in Nod
(This is truly authentic. although it sounds odd).
Eve replied with sad and sonowful air; 3
i can't 60 Don't you see have nothing to wear2'
And that's how that started.
-Sarnia Canadian Observer
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The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04

Miss Isabelle Tracy spent few
days in Flint, last week, as guest
in the home Of her brother, B. d.
Tracy.
The Clio messenger., 1919-09-04

To the memory of my soldier hus-
band, who was killed while serving his
country in France, one year ago,
Sept. l, 1918, these lines are affec-
tionately dedicated by his sorrowing
wife.
Mrs. Hazel LaBar.
"Sleep, oh, sleep,
The Shepherd loveth his sheep,
Fast speedeth the night away,
Soon cometh the glorious day;
Sleep, weary one, while we may,
Sleep, oh, Sleep"