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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
ORDER ISSUED FOR SALE OF
GEORGE ii. BAN PROPERTY

An order was obtained in court this
morning by Thomas T.. Powell, guar
dian of the estates of jeanette Spauld-
ing Blakeslee and George +. Balm, to
sell their interest in the personal
property of the Balm estate. Mrs.
Blakeslee's interest amounts to one
fifth of all the personal property on
the George II. Balm ranch and the in
terest of George f. Balm amounts to
one-twenty-fifth. The property con-
sists OF wagons, harness. farm ma
chinery, work horses. etc. 1t is to be
sold at private sale.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
OF EIGHTH GRADE
HELD EXERCISE THURSDAY

Ten pupils received diplomas at
the graduation exercises of the eighth
grade, held Thursday afternoon. Dis
trict Attorney Powell made the pres
entation of the certificates. The fol-
lowing pupils were among the class:
Phyllis Smith, Frances Robinson,
Elwyn Hubbard, Henry O'Carroll,
Wilma Squires, Raymond Moore,
Charles Brown and Antoine Lau-
cerica
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
CHAUTAUQUA THIS SUMNER

Miss Marie Fredricks, representing
the Ellison White Chautauqua Sys-
tenn, is in Winnemucca completing
arrangements for fourteen entertain
ments by that aggregation in this city,
perhaps some time in June. There
are to be two performances each day,
afternoon and evening, requiring
seven days. She says Reno, Lovelock
and Elko are other cities in Nevada
scheduled for "Chautauquas."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31


the 2Sth instant, Mrs. Dempsey has
been there. The dispatch says:
Mrs. Maxine Dempsey, divorced
wife of Jack Dempsey, worlds cham
pion heavyweight prize-fghter, is in
Ogden. She arrived here yesterday
from California and is registered at
the Healy hotel as Miss Mazda Rice.
With her is colored maid.
"She appealed to ]. c. Lynch,
manager of the hotel. for protection,
since she believes, she said. that her
former husband has employed men
to endeavor to steal her documents
which would cause his conviction as
draft evader.
On Mr.. Lynch's request, w. A. Tay-
lor of the Ogden police force was de-
tailed to stand guard during the
night Two men, who registered al
the hotel as NJ. and F. Ryan of San
Francisco, Mr.. Taylor said, he thinks
are detectives watching her.
According to Detective Taylor
Mrs. Dempsey told him that she has
letters in which Dempsey asked hel
to sign affidavidts to the effect that he
was supporting her, in order that he
might be placed in class four of the
draft. The letters, she said. are in a
safety deposit box, where, she re-
fused to state. Mrs. Dempsey is now
confined to her bed. She has had q
nervous breakdown, according to the
i doctors"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
STARR VALLEY HAY BRINGS
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS A TON

Joe Jenneay, the well-known Starr
Valley rancher, is a recent arrival in
Elko. and says that there is still
plenty of hay left in the valley TO
carry all stock over until the spring
in the stack. several sales being made
recently.-lElko Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
MORE LAND FILINGS

Land filings in Grass Valley under
the Pittman act show no signs OF
abatement. Three men from Idaho
filed today before j. w. Dayey. They
are Ben ]. Pond. Marion Mulkey and
George A. Martin. They were To-
Gated by Newton Hibbs.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
NO BAND PRACTICE

There will be no band practice to-
morrow, but band members will meet
in Winneva Hall next Thursday even
ing at 1880 o'clock for practice.
GENE STOWE, Leader.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
ROBERTS BETTER

Night officer Roberts. who has
been i'll with pneumonia for some
time, is reported as greatly improved
and is steadily gaining strength.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31

The circulation of The Silver State
covers Humboldt Co like a blanket
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31

Full course dinner at the Overland
Cafe tomorrow, $1.00. Advt.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-01-31
LIST FOR PERSHING COUNTY

County Clerk Davey and Deputy
Wright are preparing copies of the
lists of voters registered in each pre-
cinct in Pershing county for County
Clerk Causten of that county.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
VILLAGE OFFICERS NOMINATED

The Union Caucus. held at the
Council room, Monday evening, was
attended by about, thirty citizens,
and while the contest for the various
nominations was quite spirited, in
some instances, it was all of the
most friendly character: Following
is the ticket, as nominated:
President, Fred M. Houghton
Clerk, William G.. Goodrich
Treasurer, Belle NJ. Curtis
Assessor, Lewis B. Fuller
Trustees for Two Years: c. C..
Beeman, E. Shorten, Andrew
Littlefield
Leonard Scholl presided as chair
man of the caucus and Floyd Pratt as
clerk, with L. b. Fuller and A. N.
Stuber as tellers.
The chairman appointed w. r.
Hopkins, Caryl Ives and Hugh Nc
Cormick as party committee for
the ensuing year.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
POMONA GRANGE

The Genesee County Pomona
Grange will meet with Dawson
Grange Friday, February q, 1920.
Officers,
Master, w. E. Hill; Secretary, w. H.
Sheddy.
Program:
Opening in Fifth Degree IL a. m.
Business session
Report from Subordinate Oranges.
Picnic Dinner
Address of Welcome, John Bird, Mas
ter of Dawson Grange.
Response, Fred Hicks, Overseer Of
Pomona Grange.
Question Box
Music
Washington and its People, Mrs. c..
Stonbaugh.
Recitation
Should the Freedom of Speech and
Press be restricted, Rev. Henry.
Music
Address: Mrs. Dora II. Stockman,
Lect. State Grange.
Should the Government retain con-
troll of railroad two years more.
w. w. Billings
Afternoon session open to public
All Fourth Degree members welcome.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
FROM FRIENDS IN FLORIDA

The following will be of interest to
the many Clio friends of the parties
who are referred to:
LOG Adelia St., Sarasota, Fla. 2l1OI2O
Nr. C. H Reed, Clio, Mich
"I wonder if it will be any consol-
alton to you to know Michigan is not
the only state and an editor is not the
only person who has d of a
time. Mrs. and have had an at
tack away down here in sunny Flor
da. Mr.. C caught his on the end of
a pole and line and after two or
three efforts landed a five or six
pound devilfish. He was such an
ugly specimen with his eight sprawl
ing, twisting, climbing legs, we soon
traded him off for an edible kind of
fish, to the fish dealer on dock. /
picked up a tiny creature Of the
same make, few days later on the
beach, trying to hide his ugly self in
a shell. SO here's for sympathy
from both Of us.--Mr. and Mrs. J, B.
Currier."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
NORTHWEST VIENNA

Mrs. H. r. Adams of Flint
spent Tuesday evening with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brewer.
Elva Munsell spent the weekend
at the home of Elsie Martin.
Mrs. Geo. Brewer spent Friday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. r.
Adams of Flint.
The Green School has reopened af-
ter being closed on account of "flu."
Claud Munsell is recovering from
the mumps.
Mrs. Charles Auker has returned
from Flint where she has been visit
ing her parents.
Wilbur, Naomi, and Doris, children
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hitler are
sick with measles.
Mrs. John Auga and children, Vera
and Rose, are sick with "flu."
Mrs. Elias Hitler is on the sick list.
Edwin Elsholz, who has been maxi
ing his home with Harry West, has
returned to his home in Saginaw.
Beatrice Carl spent Friday last in
Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
THETFORD CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Geiger are
spending a few days with their
daughter Mrs. Joe Cummings.
Mrs. Katie Cummings is caring for
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Smith, who are
i'll of the flu.
Mrs. Samuel Brady and son,
Lawrence, are improving.
Mrs. J. G. Clear is very sick.
Mrs. Hazel Watson, who has been
very i'll, is much improved.
VIM. Harrison and family have
purchased new bungalow in Mt.
Morris. Our best wishes go with
them to their new home.
George Totten and wife spent a
few days with John Watson and wife.
Wray Mitchell who spent five
weeks with Glen and Bernard Long,
has returned home.
Miss Dorothy Sanford spent the
week end at the home Of George Gel
ger and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Shank have
moved to Flint for the winter.
The Soap Club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. Fred Cowles, Tues
day.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
LIBERTY BoNDHoLDERs

On b,half Of the Clio State Bank,
we are asked to request all holders
of four per cent Liberty Bonds, of
the first and second issues, to place
the same in their hands, so that they
may be converted into the perma-
nent four and quarter per cent
bonds on March Is, of the present
year. This is matter of much i'm
portance to the owners Of such bonds
and in order that it may be looked
after promptly and without confu-
sion, the bank would be glad to have
the bonds turned over to them as
speedily as possible.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
AUCTION CALENDAR

Col f. L. Powers will conduct the
following auction sales on the dates
and in the various townships men
toned in the calendar:
Feb. 24-Mrs. Beckwith and Walter
Johnson, Thetford
Feb. 25-Jones & Haven, Vienna
Feb. 26-Mrs. r. M. Crawford, Thet-
ford
Feb. 27-Mrs. Tim Ryan, Vienna
Mar. LOREN Reese, Genesee
Mar. 2-W. H. Serven, Genesee
Mar. S+Frank Poleman, Birch Run
Mar. 4-R. d. Long, Forest
Mar. 5-Wayne Page, Thetford
Mar. 9-William Conlee, Vienna
Mar. 10-Ellis Harmon, Thetford
Mar. 11-Joe Thomas, Mt. Morris
Mar. 15-Perry Thwing, Vienna
Mar. 16-George Treso, Genesee
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
FIRE DESTROYS HOME

Last Saturday, at about twelve
o'clock, the fine farm home of /. r.
Field, just north of town, was dis
covered to be on fire, and while such
assistance as was possible was speed
lily on the scene, the fire had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible
to arrest its progress and the building
was soon reduced to mass of smok-
ing ruins.e While the house was
burning, however, neighbors and
people who had gone out from town
did valiant service and succeeded in
saving all of the household effects on
the first floor and the provisions that
were stored in the cellar. The fire
was caused by defect in the fur
mace chimney, starting where this
passed through the roof. Mr.. and
and Mrs. Field were away from
home at the time of thefiire, being
at Chase, Mich, where Mr.. Field had
gone to consult his brother, a physic-
ian, and where he was taken ill, the
only occupant of the house being
Miss Rice, Mrs. Fields sister. All
of the effects on the second floor,
practically, were destroyed, including
the clothing and personal belongings
of Miss Mary Field, whose many
friends will sympathize with her most
sincerely, as, indeed, they will with
the entire family. The house was
insured for $1,000 and the contents
for $400, and as the home could not
be built, to-day, for less than $4,000,
it can be seen the loss will be Sc
we're. For the present Mr.. Field and
his family will find quarters in the
home of Ed Burley.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
HoMEsEEKERs, ATTENTION!

At the meeting of the Clio Board
of Commerce, held Wednesday even
ing, very important action was taken
looking to the furnishing of assist
ance to anyone and everyone who is
ambitious to build home in Clio
during the present season. 1t may
be said that it will be possible for
everyone who is Industrious and
worthy and has very small start
financially, to build a home. And
not only will this be possible, but they
will be enabled to build the home af-
ter their own plans and at very close
70 the cost price. In order to get in
touch with all who would like to
learn the details of this plan, the
Building Committee of the Board of
Commerce will hold meeting at the
council room next Monday evening,
at which time it is hoped that all who
are desirous of building with be pres
ent. Everybody is asked to remem-
Der that this is not matter that is
being taken up from the standpoint
of profit. 1t is purely and simply an
undertaking to provide more homes
in Clio, and the advantages that can
at present be had have never been
approached in the past. The Build
ing Committee of the Board of Com
merce is composed of the following
named gentlemen: M. C. Doyle, F.
M. Houghton, A. ]. Littlefield, A. N.
Stuber, L. B. Fuller, Charles Stew
ems, Guy Fox, J. F. Wirth and Ed l..
Beeman. If anyone desirous of
building finds it impossible to attend
the meeting Monday evening, they
can communicate with any of the
members of this committee at any
time that may be convenient for
them. The meeting will begin at
about 1880 o'clock.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
WEST VIENNA

Miss Nora Eaton, who has been ser
iously i'll of pneumonia, is slowly re-
covering.
Miss Bertha Franklin is recovering
from serious attack of influenza
and pneumonia.
Quite a number in this locality
have been having the flu, but all are
recovering nicely.
Miss Eva Hall and Oscar Frear
spent Sunday with Don Burton and
family.
Mrs. VIM. McLain is reported on
the sick list.
Sidney and Edwin Tucker are re-
covering from the flu.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Loveless spent
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison Bean.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
MATRIMONIAL

On Saturday, Feb. ID, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Chase and daughter,
Pansy attended the wedding of the
formers son, Leslie r. Chase, to Miss
Iva Merritt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Merritt at the home of the lat
ter in Bay City. The groom is a
splendid young man, who served his
country with fidelity during the great
World War. After short we'd
ding trip they will make their home
in Flint where Mr.. Chase has posit-
ton in the bort auto factory.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
SCHOOL NOTES

The 9th grade is commencing a
bird list, using the Reed Bird books,
is which they expect to recognize
about rs birds, IL Of which have been
recognized so far.
About an average of 20 are absent
from High School daily.
Mona Carl has returned to the 7th
grade after being absent five weeks
on account of diphtheria in the home.
A number are absent from the 4th
grade on account of sickness.
The End, 3rd and 5th grade rooms
are closed, as the rooms are being
plastered.
The 9th grade are commencing the
study Of the Legend of Sleepy Hol-
low"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
A COMMUNICATION
Coldwater, Mich.
February 2, 1920.

February 2, 1920.
Editor Messenger,
Clio, Michigan,
Dear Sir:
/ am interested in Mr.. Campbell's
campaign for Governor / notice
your editorial of the 29th ult. Of his
candidacy and am pleased with the
friendly way you speak Of him.
/ was much interested in your ar
gument on the subject of collective
bargaining and Mr.. Campbell is Civ
ing it serious consideration as he ex-
poets after while to issue a definite
statement of his position on that sub
ject.
You are right in your proposition
that cooperation all down the line
meets the best results. The present
system is not very equitably worked
out but l think Mr.. Campbell also is
right in the proposition that so long
as capital, and labor and other class
es are allowed to bargain collective
ly, farmers should have the same
right.
think the result instead of being
bad for the consumer will be an
advantage to him. At present the
consumer is forced to deal with or
ganizations but not directly with pro-
ducers' organizations and the middle
man has the advantage both Of pro-
ducer and consumer because he is
organized while they are not, and
since organization is the keynote Of
the age it is probable that it will re-
suit in organization among the con-
sumers and producers as well as the
middIeman.
If the consumers were organized
as we'll as the producers neither will
have any great advantage over the
other. 1t is true the farmer could
hold up on production but he must
produce to live. The consumer could
buy in other markets and thus hold
up any combination of farmers which
attempted to be unfair.
AS you say human nature is the
same in all callings and we must de-
pend upon economical law to force
farmers as well as every other class
to deal fairly and justly.
hope when Mr. Campbell's full
position on collective bargaining is
made known it will not be entirely
opposite to your own views and in
any event l am glad that you are
willing to accord him the right TO his
own views frankly stated and to pre-
fer man who has some views and is
willing to give them even If they
may not entirely coincide with your
own.-W.G. Cowell
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
State of Michigan

State of Michigan
County of Genesee, IS
At session of the Probate Court
for said County of Genesee, held at
the Probate Office, in the City Of
Flint, on the 18th day Of February in
the year one thousand nine hundred
and twenty.
Present, Hon. John c. Graves,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nell
son M. Downs Deceased.
Petition having been filed for the
allowance of a certain written in
strument as the last will and testa-
ment Of deceased.
It is Ordered, That Tuesday the
9th day Of March next, at nine
o'clock in the forenoon, at said Pro-
bate Office be appointed for hearing
said petition
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 newspaper printed and
circulating in the County Of Genesee.
John C. Graves,
Judge Of Probate.
A true copy.
Fred A.. Wertman, Register. 6
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
M. E. CHURCH NOTES

Class meeting 1000 a. M; morn
ing service 1890 a. M; Sunday
School 11:15 a. m, to which every
one young and old are cordially in
vited; Epworth League, $50 p. m,
Topic: Necessity and Value of
Christian Education" Leader Winnie
Blakemore.
Union service in M. e. Church 1880
p. m.
We will be glad to see every one
back as the conditions improve, as we
expect to have things running as us
ual by the first of the month.
Pastor, Rev. A. T. Camburn
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
REAL ESTATE DEALS

The Clio Land Co.'S sales last week:
Sam Williams to Mrs. j. Beckwith; I;
John Kunnier to Vim. Graham, of
Flint; Verne Foster; acre fruit farm
to James Smith, of Flint. Clyde
Lown, acre farm in Arbela to
George Neeley of Clio; George Nee
ley house and lots to F. M. Hough-
ton; Louis Lather, blacksmith shop,
to Earl Penfield.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
OBITUARY



Gilbert F. Morton was born in the
State of Ohio, October ID, 1851, and
died at Clio, Michigan, Feb. IL 1920,
as the result of stroke of paralysis.
Mr.. Morton resided in Ohio until
1866 when he came to Michigan and
settled in Tuscola County, where he
made his home for many years. On
Dec. 16 1894 he was united in mar
riage to Susan Goodwin who survives
him. Mr.. Morton came to Clio
about seventeen years ago and was
highly regarded for the industry he
displayed, despite the physical in
firmities under which he labored and
for his unfailing integrity and kind
ly disposition. Funeral services were
held from the home Sunday after
noon, Rev. A. t. Camburn officiating,
and the remains were laid at rest in
WoodIawn.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
l. O. o F.

Saturday night February 21, 1920,
the First and Second Degree will be
conferred on large class of candi-
dates, will also state that the Cap
tain Of the Initatory Degree Team
wants every one of that team to be
present at this time, as he wants to
practice work in that degree, so as
to be in form for the Saginaw trip
March 3rd. Get everyone lending a
helping hand and be on the job.
Committee
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

To the friends and neighbors who
so kindly extended assistance and
sympathy during the illness and at
the death of my beloved wife, to the
Ladies' Aid Society of the M. P.
Church, the Welfare Society, the
Crescent Class and the Sunday
School of the M. p. Church and to
all others who sent tributes of beau
tiful flowers, would make an ex-
preston Of heartfelt thaI.ks. would
also express my thanks to the singers
and to Rev. Messrs. Dibley and
Camburn for their consoling SER
vices.
Edgar j. Burley.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
NOTICE

l wish to announce to the voters
and tax payers of Vienna township
that / will be in the field for the nom-
ination of township treasurer on the
Republican ticket. If your support
is accorded me and / am elected to
the Office / will receive taxes every
day in the week during the tax
period at my office or my home.
Your support will be gratefully ap-
preciated.
DIR. F. T. Gates.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors who assisted us in our
recent sickness and at the death Of
our two dear children, Earl and Ell
den. We would also thank the la
dies Aid for the flowers and Rev.
Camburn for his words Of sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Brewer
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-02-19
APPREcIATIvE .

We wish through the Messenger to
express our sincere gratitude to the
friends and neighbors who joined in
the effort to save our home and pro-
perty at the time of the recent fire.
We shall always bear them all in
grateful recollection. I. r. Field
and family