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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
FINE SUMMER HOME

The editor, quite by chance, last
Friday evening, had the pleasure of
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Black
ney at their new summer home at
Bennett Lake. This, very probably,
is one of the finest places of the kind
in this section of the state. First,
the location is ideal, being on the
shore of one of chain of half doz-
en- lakes, all connected by waterways,
and embracing an area of 1900 acres
or more. Secondly, Mr.. Blackney's
home is situated on a two-acre tract,
all set out to ornamental shubbery
and trees, which together with the
native trees already growing and a
large lawn, will soon make it a spot
of rare beauty. The estate is entire
ly enclosed by an ornamental fence,
which adds Nuch to its attractive
ness. The house is of the bungalow
type, quantity and charmingly de-
signed, containing spacious living
rooms and garage, and equipped with
electric lights, water system, bath,
furnace and all the conveniences of
modern city dwelling. We congrat-
ulate Mr.. and Mrs. Blackney on their
possession of this beautiful place and
beg to express the hope that happi-
ness and good fortune may ever at
tend their occupancy of it.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
M. p. CHURCH NOTES

Morning service 1000; Sunday
School 11:15; Evening service 500;
at NJ. E. Church. Christian Endeav-
or at 700.
Mrs. Carlyle Sandersheld was a
visitor of the Ever Ready class Sun
day.
The Ladies' Aid will meet in the
church parlors Wednesday after
noon, July 28. Officers for the COM
ing year will be elected. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
There will be two quilts to tie, so
come prepared to work. Members of
the Welfare Society are invited.
Everyone is invited to attend
Christian Endeavor Sunday evening,
Topic EVERY Christian Mission
ary." Leader Mrs. Swihart.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
BERT SERvEN INJURED

A sad accident took place at the
home of Bert Serven, in Thetford,
last Friday afternoon, when he re-
ceived injuries of most serious ma
ture. Mr.. Serven was unloading hay
at the time, being on top of load
which had been drawn in upon the
barn floor and was being hosted to
the NOW by means of harpoon fork
While he was engaged in pulling upon
the rope it suddenly became united
allowing him to fall backward off the
load, striking on his back on a large
beam about eight feet below. The
force of the fall was efficient to COM
pletely sever the spinal cord at a
joint just below the shoulder blades,
causing an injury of the most SER
ious character and resulting in COM
plete paralysis of the lower limbs.
Mr.. Serven was taken to Hurley hos
pital, Flint, as soon as possible, where
he is being cared for at the present
time, his condition being very grave.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
SOME BERRY SHIPMENT

Last Monday evening shipment
of raspberries was made from Clio
which was probably the largest and
most valuable in the history of the
berry industry in this locality. 1t
consisted of 317 bushel crates. The
shipment was made by express and j.
w. Hurd, the local agent, says that
the value of the berries, as set by the
growers, was $3,17O. This was but a
single days shipment, but from it,
perhaps, one can get some idea of
the value of the seasons crop grown
in this locality.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

We wish to announce to our milk
customers in Clio that it is absolute-
ly necessary that we have our bottles
returned promptly after they are
used. Bottles are very expensive and
hard to get and their loss, as can be
seen, means expense that must be
added to the price of the product.
People get the idea that few bot
ties, more or less, do not amount to
anything, but when a hundred or
more families get thinking that same
way it means serious problem for
us. Unless we can get our bottles
back more promptly we shall be
obliged to withdraw the sale of milk
from the stores, or charge for the
bottles, either of which we very much
dislike to do. If you have any of our
bottles on hand please see that they
are returned without further delay.
Daly-Selby Dairy Co.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
NATIONAL PARTY PLATFORMS

On the inside pages of this issue or
The Messenger we present for the
consideration of our readers the plat
forms of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties in their entirety. This
is a feature which has been adopted
by no ether country paper, so far as
we know, and we believe our readers
will appreciate the chance for COM
parison and study which it affords.
We would suggest that this paper be
preserved, as it will be very conven-
lent for reference during the coming
campaign, and even afterwards.
These platforms contain what the
great parties stand for and more than
anything else, perhaps, should guide
the voter in his choice of candidates.
This is our opinion, which differs
from that of many who say they
vote for the MAN, no matter what
ticket he is on. Our view of it is this
That our country is governed by pol
icies wrought into law; that oppos-
ing candidates generally respresent
opposing policies, especially legisla-
tive and executive candidates, and
that it is logical to vote for the prin-
ciple rather than for the man. Of
course, we would not advise anyone
to vote for candidate who is known
to be unworthy, but we would advise
them, first, to understand for them
selves the fundamental policies of
government, and then to vote as con-
sistently as possible for men who rep
resent the policies they believe to be
correct. We believe this is inter
preting truly that spirit of represent
ative government. In this we would
differ from the distinguished vice.
president of the United States, whose
idea it is that the people should elect
representatives to legislative bodies
who, in their superior wisdom, should
do as they might please. Our view
is that such representatives should
reflect and support the Intelligent
convictions of a majority of their
constituents, if possible. If not
why and how do they represent any
one beside themselves?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

The BOYS Of the Clio Y. NJ. c. A.
Ball Team went to Linden Friday af-
ternoon where they played and beat
the local team by score of 9 to 5,
u In the item which we published
last week relative to W. II. Stout's
winning a prize as coffee salesman,
we were somewhat in error. Instead
of winning a portion Of the prize, he
won it all, $200-and $500 addi-
tional for making the best record
selling spices. 1t appears that wher
it comes to spices Bill can put the
pep" into it right.
A member of the State Constabul.
ary, patrolling the roads hereabout
arrested speedster and brought hin
to Clio for arraignment, one day last
week, but being unable to find jus.
tice handy, let the culprit go. He in
formed The Messenger, however, that
he is operating in this section anc
that he proposes to make it interest
ing for motorists who violate the
speed laws. Judging from the ar
tillery he toted on his hip his opinions
would be accorded considerable at
tention.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Smith went &c
Adrian, last Saturday, which city viii
hereafter be their home. These
young people have lived in this vicin.
ity all their lives and enjoy the un'
qualified respect of everyone. Mr.
Smith, as we have stated heretofore
will assume an important position II
the business offices of Mott Bros, un'
cles of Mrs. Smith, who are enten'
sive manufacturers, and all who know
them will unite in the hope that they
will like the city which is to be their
home and that good fortune may at
tend them in every way.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

FOR SALE-Small cooks stove. Used
five months. Inquire, Fred G..
Goodrich. 20
FOR SALE-Open buggy and single
harness. Apply at Chas. Stevens,
Bluff St., Clio. IT,.
FOUND-A bunch of keys. Owner
can recover same at this office by
having for this ad. 26
FOR SALE-Four acres of timothy
hay on the ground. Ernest Stout,
West Vienna. Valley phone. 26
FOR SALE-Leatherette couch, oak
frame, almost new. Will be sold
reasonably. Mrs. Fred Many,
New St. Clio. If.
LOST-Auto license plate No. 189-
696. Finder please return to
Tucker Bros, West Vienna, or to
The Messenger office. tt.
FOR SALE-Open buggy. cheap,
iron bed, complete, three burner
oil stove, and oven-good as new.
Inquire at Messenger office ~
FOR SALE OR RENT-House in
Clio, or will exchange for farm.
Also village lots for sale. George
Palmer, Clio. Valley phone. tt
FOUND-Purse containing sum of
money, Owner can recover same
by proving property and paying
for ad. Clarence Phillips, Clio. 26
FOR SALE-Sixteen horse power
Port Huron steam engine, 65. TT.
belt and steel water tank, also new
5h #. Mccormick mower and
South Bend Malleable range.
Bryan Murphy, Clio. tt.
WANTED-Fifty berry pickers. We
will pay the highest price and fur
nish steady picking every day.
Strawberries, red currants, red
and black raspberries. One half
mile west of Clio. Berrymore.
Known as the w. r. Hopkins
Farm. tt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

attack of infamatory rheumatism for
the past two or three weeks and has
been obliged to close his garage. He
is now gaining, somewhat, and hopes
to be able within a short time to be
at work again.
Mrs. II. A. Kirby has returned to
her home here after spending ten
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. f. M.
Ruter, of New Albany, Indiana. Mr..
Kirby met her at Cincinnati and on
their way home they stopped at Day
ton, Springfield, Lima and Toledo
Ohio, and at Detroit.
Stanhope Huyck and Chas. Huyck
made motor trip to Grand Ledge
with their mother, the latter part of
last week. They returned the fol-
lowing day, but Mrs. Huyck remain
ed for longer visit with her sister
Mrs. L. w. Campbell, and other
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Summers and
family, of Mt. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bates and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Piper, and family, of
Flint, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Labby.
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Gates and son, enjoyed visit and
pot-luck dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Miller.
Mesdames Bessie Beckwith and
Mabel Galbraith left for Hersey.
Tuesday, to spend the week with
Mis- Lois Pixley. The ladies will
motor to Mt. Pleasant the latter part
of the week to visit Miss Lily Farms
worth, who is attending Normal
there. Mesdames Beckwith and Gal
braith will also go to Cadillac to
spend a couple of weeks with their
aunt, Mrs. j. L. Bailey.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN, In the Cir
cult Court for the County of
Genesee, In Chancery.
Forest Wolcott,
Plaintiff.
Beulah Wolcott,
Defendant.
At a session of said Court held at
the Court House of said County on
the 1st day of June, 1920.
Present: Hon. Edward Black, Cir
cult Judge.
In this cause, it appearing from
the affidavit on file that the Defend
ant, Beulah Wolcott, cannot be To-
Gated and that her last known place
Of residence was Detroit, Michigan.
Therefore on motion of Neithercut
& Neithercut, Attorneys for Plaintiff,
1T is ORDERED, That the Defend
ant, Beulah Wolcott, enter her ap-
pearance in this cause on or before
three months from said date, and
that copy Of this order be publish
ed in The Clio Messenger, said pub
lication to be continued once each
week for six weeks in succession.
1t is further ordered that a copy
of this order be sent to the Defend
ant at her last known place of resid-
ence.
Leo M. Church,
Circuit Court Commissioner.
Neithercut & Neithercut,
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Flint, Michigan. 22-27
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
A VALUABLE FEATURE

We trust our readers are noting in
each issue of this paper the series of
articles by Frank Comerford, enti-
tied problems Facing a Stricken
World" Illustrative of conditions in
the war devasted countries of Eur
ope, we know of nothing more in
forming and interesting. In this par
ticular issue will be found a very
comprehensive article relating to the
Bolshevik government of Russia.
The articles are the more valuable
because they are based upon the per
sonal Investigations of the writer.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
M. E. CHURCH NOTES

No service at 1000 go to M. p.
church, Sunday School at 11:3O.
Epworth League 1880. Bro. Joseph
DibleM will preach for the Pastor at
500 p. m.
The Willing Workers Class of the
M. E., church Sunday school met at
the home of Miss Ethel Whitman, of
Pine run, Thursday afternoon.
Games were played and social
time was spent. Ice cream and cake
was served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
STATE OF MICHIGAN, County Of

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of
Genesee IS.
At session cf the Probate Court
for said County of Genesee, held at
the Probate Office, in the City of
Flint, on the 10th day of July, in the
year one thousand nine hundred and
twenty.
Present: Hon. John C. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
II the Matter of the Estate of
John B. Vinnett, deceased.
Petition having been filed for the
allowance of certain written in
strument as the last will and testa-
mert of deceased.
1t is Ordered, That the Goth day
of AUGUST next at nine o'clock in
the forenoon, at said Probate Office,
be appointed for hearing said petit
tion
And it is further Ordered, That
copy of this Order be published three
successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing in The Clio Messenger, a
newspaper printed and.circulating in
the County of Genesee.
John C. Graves.
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Fred A. Wertman,
Register. 1928
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
ENJOYABLE OUTING

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
from Clio and Flint held an outing at
Taymouth Fair Grounds last Sunday.
After lunch Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bow
man, Mrs. Lovina Dyball and Mrs.
Eta Blaine motored to Montrose,
New Lothrop, Chesaning, st. Charles,
Swan Creek and Saginaw, at which
latter place they attended the JEFF
fers-Strand theatre, and from there
to Frankenmuth for supper. Roy
given credit as being some entertain
or
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our motheI
who died July %, 1919.
Though earthly ties are broken,
In life, we meet no more,
Our hearts are with you, Mother,
On yonder distant shore.
The God, who gave, has taken
And Heaven our mother has won
Although our hearts are broken
The will of God be done.
Her Children:
Bessie Beckwith
Mabel Galraith
Sam Brown
George Brown
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
MATRIMONIAL
HoH-Ballett

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Mae Hoff,
daughter of Mrs. G. w. Hoff, of this
place, to Count Ballett, of Chicago.
Miss Hoff's home prior to her mar
riage, was in Detroit. The wedding
took place in Flint, in which city the
happy pair are spending their honey
moon, after which they will reside in
Chicago. Miss Hoff grew to woman
hood in this place while her husband
is titled Frenchman, now residing
in this country. The many friends
of the bride will join in the extension
of congratulations and best wishes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
FIELD DAY POSTPONED

Owing to the fact that farmers are
extremely busy, It hos been decided
to defer holding the Y. NJ. c. A.
Field Day and Community Picnic,
which was to have been held next
week Wednesday, at Clio, to Friday
August 6. This will allow the COM
mittees little more time for prepar-
alton, and if the weather is fine a
grand good time is assured. Boys
and girls of the entire township will
be welcomed in the various sports.
Badges will be given the winners.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS

AS we are assuming charge of the
local exchange of the Valley Home
Telephone Company, we desire that
all who are in arrears for rentals or
tolls, settle sUch accounts this week.
If you are in any doubt as to your
accounts please bring in your latest
receipt. Office open evenings.
Martin Brown, Mgr.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
L. o. T. NJ.

The County Convention of the L.
o. T. M. will be held in Clio, July
9th, 1920, beginning at 1880 a. m.
All members of the Order are cor
daily invited to be present. A pot
luck supper will be served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
APPRECIATIVE

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our kind friends and
neighbors, who assisted us in any way
after the recent fire and also those
who contributed in the subscription.
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND Covert.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party in honor of Geo.
Boulton was held at his home last
Monday evening About fifteen
guests were present. Light refresh
ments were served Each guest re-
membered Mr.. Boulton with a gift.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
HURRAH FOR THE JUNIOR
CHAUTAUQUA

We now have some Chautauqua
banks for the boys and girls who
want to earn money to buy their own
tickets, and wear an honor badge. If
you are interested come and get a
bank and begin saving now.
Florence Richardson
Chairman Junior Chautauqua Com.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

While coming to Clio with a load
of hay, Monday, the load tipped over
in front of Beeman's store and the
driver, Ray Green, was quite badly
cut over the right eye. Three stitch
es were taken in closing the wound.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
APPREcIATIvE

The I. o. o. F. wish to thank Rev
Jos. Dibley for his services at their
Memorial Day Program, and also the
choir.
By the Lodge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
OBITUARY


Nced
Adelbert A. Reed was born in JEFF
ferson County, N. Y, July 18th, 49,
40, and died at his home in Birch
Run, June 26th, 1920. Mr.. Reed
came to Birch Run when A years old
and had since made his home there.
On Dec. 81, 1872, at Holly, Mich, he
was married to Risie Totten, of Birch
Run, who survives him. To them
were born three children: Elmer,
Clara and Edith, all of whom reside in
Birch Run. There are also six grand
children and one great grand child
Mr.. Reed was member of the Sag
inaw County Grange, charter mem
Der of Birch Run Grange, and a very
highly respected citizen of the COM
munity. Funeral services were held
from the home, Tuesday, June Goth
Rev. McGirr officiating, and inter
ment was made in Birch Run GENE.
terry.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
HEPEOPLE'S
WANTS

RATEs-Items not exceeding five lines In length
inserted under this head zoe first insertion. two
insertions. 35c; longer notices sc per line per in
aertion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Circuit
Court for the County Of Genesee
in Chancery.
Edna Petit,
Plaintiff,
VS..
Oscar ID. Petit,
Defendant.

Suit pending in the Circuit Court
for the County Of Genesee in Chan
cery at the City of Flint, Michigan,
on this Thirtieth day of June, A. d.
1920.
Present, Honorable E. ID. Black,
Circuit Judge.
In this cause it appearing from af-
fidavit on file that the defendant is
not resident of this state, but that
plaintiff is informed that he resides
in the city of South Bend, Indiana.
Therefore, on motion of Mark w.
Stevens, attorney for plaintiff, it is
ordered that defendant enter his ap-
pearance in said cause on or before
three months of the date from this
order, and that within forty days the
plaintiff cause this order to be pub
lished in The Clio Messenger, a news
paper printed, published and circu-
lating in said County of Genesee,
which said publication to be contin-
ued once each week for six weeks in
succession.
Edward ID. Black,
Circuit Judge
Mark W. Stevens, 20
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22
Robinson

Erford V. Robinson, died at his
home in Joplin, Mo-, July 20, 1920,
after a short illness. Besides his wild
ow, he is survived by one sister, Mrs.
J. w. Hurd, of Clio, and by one
brother, DIR. Mercen C. Robinson, of
Rochester, N. Y. Mr.. Robinson was
born in Thorald, Ont, June IL, 1847,
being 73 years, month and days
of age, and will be remembered by
some of the older residents of Clio,
as his home was formerly in this To-
cality. Funeral services were held
from the late home Of the deceased
in Joplin and the burial was in Fair
view cemetery of that city. Mrs.
Hurd will have the sincere sympathy
of many friends in this bereavement.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

Getting hotter-better get that
hammock.-E. E. Huyck.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-09-24
MARKETING THE
GRAIN CROP
BY F. B. sHEEHAN
State Grain Inspector

Reports recently received by the
Bureau of Crop Estimates indicate
that Idaho farmers are going to mar
get one of the largest wheat crops in
the history of the state. Wheat is
the average farmers big cash crop.
to secure satisfactory returns it is
necessary that the farmer have some
knowledge of the marketing require
ments when he takes his grain to
the elevator or mill to have it grad
ed and receive his check for the same
He should have a good knowledge of
the grading system now being en-
ployed in this state. He must know
how grade should be applied-what
dockage is, and how 1t is determined
and he should know when the deal
er is using equipment necessary to
arrive properly at grade.
One of the most common misun-
derstandings between the farmer and
! the grain buyer is age-what
constitutes dockage, how it is deter
mined, and what equipment should
be used to accurately determine dock
age.
According to the federal wheat
standards which have been APPROX
ed recently in this state, dockage in
cludes such material as sand, dirt,
weed seeds stems, chaff, straw white
caps, grain other than wheat and
any other foreign material which
can be removed readily from the
wheat by the use of appropriate
sleeves.
Some buyers have included the
cracked and shriveled wheat with the
dockage. This has been due in many
cases to the fact that many Of them
have not been equipped with the
hand sleeves necessary for the remov-
al of the cracked and shriveled grain
from the dockage. Farmers should
remember that cracked and shriveled
grain is not dockage; it is wheat and
should be classed as such. If the fine
seed screen sieve is not used in the
'oat kicker" oftentimes considerable
cracked and shriyeled grain will go
through and be present in the pan
with the weed seeds and other for
leigh material. When such is the case
this material should be reclaimed
by use of the hand sleeves and return
ed to the good wheat. Only the very
finest material that goes through the
reclaiming sleeves should be consider
ed as dockage.
The chief cause for non-uniform
results being secured by the dealers
when grading grain is that the equip
ment necessary to arrive accurately
at the grade has. not in every case
been used. To get an accurate grade
and an accurate determination of
dockage 1t is imperative that regula.
ton equipment be used.
In speaking before the seed con-
vention last January, George R Nv
slop OF Oregon, said: Every grain
buyer should have the equipment to
lgrade grain accurately. He should