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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
l. o. o. F.

Vienna Lodge, No. 191, entertain
ed Buena Vista Lodge, of Saginaw,
last Saturday evening. One hun
dred members from Saginaw were
present. Their degree team con-
ferred the third degree on class of
fourteen candidates. This event be-
ing the last of a series which made
the month of April one long to be
remembered by the Odd Fellows of
Clio. We wish to extend a word of
thanks to the Buena Vista team for
their fine work in comforting the de-
gree. 1t is to be hoped the men,
bers will continue to attend lodge as
they have the past month. The pres
ence of every member will be highly
appreciated by the officers in charge.
Come one and all and boost for old
Vienna Lodge, No. 191, for it is
coming to the front by leaps and
bounds. Odd Fellowship is progres.
sive in it's character, and its princi-
pies are ardent and pure. Remem-
ber that next Saturday night, May
lst, the initiatory degree will be
worked by the home team. Don't
fail to be on hand. Com.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
CAR KILLS WOMAN

Mrs. Lena Ayers, aged 25, was in
stantly killed, Monday night, when
an automobile in which she was rid
ing with two male companions be-
came stalled on the tracks near the
Cornwell farm, about 11s miles
north Of the city limits of Flint.
The accident occurred at about
900 o'clock, in the midst of a heavy
rain storm, which made it impossible
for the motorman to see the car and
avoid collision. The male compan-
ions of Mrs. Ayers, were taxi driver
and one, Herbert l.. Grey. When
they found the machine had stalled
en- the track, they got out and tried
to flag the approaching interurban,
but were unable to do so and the
heavy steel car struck the auto with
such force that it smashed it almost
flat, while the front trucks were
knocked completely from under the
interurban. The woman's body was
badly mangled. The victim was a
widow and leaves four year old
daughter. All of the parties reside
in Flint. The men were taken to
police headquarters and questioned,
but as there was no discriminating
evidence against them, they were re-
leased.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
nj. E. CHURCH NOTES

Class meeting $3.50 a. m.; sermon
1000 a. M; Sunday School IL 80 a.
m. Epworth League 6:30 p. m.; ser.
mon 1880 p. IN.
Everyone is invited to attend
League devotional meeting, Sunday
evening. Topic "How to Show SYM
pathy." Leader, Miss Florence Rich
ardson.
The regular meeting of the Ladies
Aid was held in the church parlors,
Wednesday afternoon. After the
business hour a pot-luck supper was
served, which everyone enjoyed.
The Alpha Class of the M. E. S. S.
under the guiding hands of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. f. Wirth, met at the home of
Miss Florence Richardson last Friday
evening. The time was enjoyably
spent in music and games after which
refreshments were served. About
forty guests were present and the
hour of departure came too soon.
The Women's Home Missionary
Society of the M. E. Church will
meet Friday, May 7, 1920, with Mrs.
Caryl Ives.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
A GREAT COW

This section is becoming noted as
the headquarters of some of the finest
herds of Holstein cattle in the State
of Michigan. But among all of
these fine cattle there is certain
COW which we believe is entitled to
-eminence. This is Flint Pauline,
pure bred Holstein COW, the prop
erty of Lloyd Geiger, of Thetford,
This wonderful COW recently COM
pleted very remarkable record.
She gave an average of better than
100 lbs. of milk for 10 days in sue
cession. To be exact, she gave
1879 lbs. of milk in the period be-
fore mentioned, this milk equaling
Asa lbs. cf butter. The best seven
days record was I'll lbs. of milk.
1t will enable our readers to compre-
hend better, perhaps, the wonderful
record this COW made if we state the
fact that the whole number of cows
in the state at the present time is
$4,000 and that the average annual
milk production for each is approx
imately 1000 lbs. Comparatively
this cow gave in 10 days as much
milk as the average cow gives in q
whole year.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
ITALIANS ON TRIAL

Frank Felicia and the Murracca
brothers, Flint Italians, charged with
the murder of w. Parke Warner,
Saginaw leather merchant, whose
dead body was found in ditch north
of this town, June % of last year, are
on trial before Judge E. ID. Black,
in the Circuit Court at Flint. It took
a week to secure jury. The testi-
mony thus far is about the same as
that given in the former trial which
resulted in a disagreement of the
jury. Donald Graham, a Saginaw
truck driver swore to seeing War
ner's car, on the Dixie highway,
south of Birch Run, early on the
morning following Warmers murder.
He also testified to seeing three men
in the roadway near the car and
identified two of them as John and
Joe Misuracca. VIM. Mccormick and
Adam Schmitzer, of Birch Run, testi-
fled to meeting three cars, one of
them a Ford, in the early morning of
the 21st of June, in the highway
north of Mt. Morris. They also testi-
fed to meeting loaded truck at
about the same time. This was cor
roborative of Graham's testimony.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
DELAYED TRIBUTE

In the hurry that was incident to
our work during the latter days of
March, we laid aside an item sent to
us from Arbela, detailing a farewell
party give Mr.. and Mrs. A. HI. Brand,
who were then about to leave their
farm and take up their residence in
Birch Run. The party was very
largely attended and was a genuine
tribute of friendship and esteem, on
the part of friends and neighbors, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Brand, hence the desire
of The Messenger to make up its
shortcoming even at this late date.
The party was a most delightful af-
fair, of which dancing and bounti-
full supper were features. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brand now reside in Birch Run,
and in their new home will have the
best wishes of everyone who knew
them in the old.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
o. E. S. OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of Vienna
Chapter, No. 283, o. f. g., held on
Wednesday evening, the following
officers were elected to serv.. for the
ensuing year: Worthy Matron, Mrs.
Ola Beardslee; Worthy Patron, Chas.
III. Reed; Associate Matron, Mrs.
Carrie Carter; Conductress, Mrs.
Bessie Beckwith; Associate Conduct
ress, Mrs. Lillian Gleason; Secretary.
Mrs. Nellie Lacure; Treasurer, Mrs.
Helen Frost. The Worthy Matron
elect announced the appointive Off
GERS as follows: Adah, Melva Wat
son; Ruth, Mrs. Ruby Hussler; Es-
ther, Mrs. Alta McLain; Martha,
Sarah Donaldson; Electa, Shirley
Harmon; Warder, Mrs. Agnes Helf-
rich; Sentinel, George Vincent; Or
ganist, Mrs. Clara Bibbins; Chaplain,
Mrs. Louise White; Marshal, Mrs.
Elsie Taylor. The following alter
mates were elected: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
L. Beeman and Mrs. Elsie Taylor.
A special meeting was announced
for next Wednesday evening. at
which time the new officers will be
installed and luncheon will be served.
All members Of the orde are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
M. p. CHURCH NOTES

Morning service 10000; Sunday
School IL AS; Birch Run Morning
service IL 80; Montrose brick church
80; Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing at 1880.
The Crescent class will meet this
Friday evening in the church parlors
The women are expecting something
good as the men are going to serve.
The Ladies Aid will meet We'd
nesday afternoon, May 5th in the
church parlors. Welfare Society are
invited.
Christian Endeavor 6:30. topic -
"How to Show Sympathy" Leader,
Mrs. Bunker. Eeveryone Welcome.
The Sunbeams have new scholar
in their class, Onlee Fent.
The Young Peoples Society of the
NJ. p. Church, of Flint, will give a
play under the auspices of the Christ
ian Endeavor Society on Tuesday
evening, May IL.
Over The Top!
M. p. Church members and friends
bring in your tthes and pledges to
put us over the top by Sunday, in our
church pledges and obligations-Do
it now-Thank you. A. N. Stuber,
Church Treas.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
SCHOOL NOTES

Monday afternoon, while School
Commissioner Riegle cnducted a
township spelling contest in the
school, Miss Anderson, Principal of
the County Normal at Flint, spoke to
the High School students concerning
the work of the County Normal and
the value of normal training to those
who expect to teach. Proper empha-
sis was placed upon the fact that a
year of work in the County Normal
is as valuable as a year in any col
lege.
Mrs. Fred Chappell visited the 2nd
and 3rd grade rooms, Monday.
The girls basket ball and boys
baseball teams will play Mt. Morris
teams Friday, April 80, at Mt. Nor
ris.
Eta Warner, who has returned to
the 1st grade after spending the win
ter in Florida, entertained the pupils
of the kindergarten and first grade
Thursday morning by showing and
explaining numerous shells h G
brought from Florida.
Richard Lucas, of Gloversville, n
Y, is new pupil in the first
grade.
Louis Cowell was absent from the
TIN grade are about to begin the
7th grade are aboutto begin the
classic "Enoch Arden
An all day Parent-Teachers' Day
Friday, May 7. Observation of class
es in morning and in the afternoon
a program and general discussion OF
Relation of Home and School, Ar
Dor Day observances, out of dool
planning of planting trees and build
ing bird houses.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
BOX SOCIAL

Clio l.. o. l.. 363, will give Box
Social at Odd Fellows Hall next week
Thursday evening, May 9th. Every
body is cordially invited and grand
good time is in prospect. Ladies are
especially invited to bring lunch box
es which will be sold at auction by
eloquent Colonel Powers. Few ladies
will have realized, probably, how
good looking they are until they hear
the colonel tell about it when he of
fers the boxes for sale. Don't for
get the date and remember that while
the Orangemen are giving this party,
it will be everybody's good time.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
NEELEY-LaBAR DOINGS

New members are steadily coming
in. this week annexed four loyal sup
porters: Joseph F. Crane, 114th
Field Artillery; w. J. Mitchell, 26th
Engineers; Lloyd M. Blaine, 156th
Ammunition Train and Alexander
Macintosh, A. L. G.
Two tennis courts are being erect
ed and much enthusiasm is in the air.
The Dancing Party given by the
Legion last Friday night was attend
ed by las couples. The Legion Par
ties are attracting the best social
class from Flint and surrounding
cities.
The boys are doing their best to
keep their Buddy Floyd Goodfellow
in good spirits by writing him and
regret that it is impossible to do
more. Floyd was badly injured last
week at Jacksonville, Florida, in an
auto accident.
J. Carson Peters has purchased a
new lot-many of the members are
keeping a watchful eye for develop
ments.
Joseph Crane, comes from Tcnnes-
see, step right up boys and get ac-
quainted; you will know him by his
southern accent.
l.. B. Parsons says: 81 fought to
make this country safe for Demo-
Gratis" and look at Hiram's Platform.
The Neeley LaBar was very disap-
pointed to lose DR.. Ben. Goodfellow
as one of it's loyal members and
former Post Commander. However,
the members join in the hope that ne
may find happiness and prosperity in
his new home and field of labor.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
LETTER FROM TEXAS

Pecos, Texas, March %
Mr.. c.. Fl. Reed,
Dear Editor-Just few lines to
let you know how we have enjoyed
reading The Messenger this winter
and to ask you to discontinue send
ing it until some time in June, as we
are just about to start or trip, first
to Austin, Texas, then back through
the pan handle, across Oklahoma,
Kansas and Nebraska, then north to
Detroit and Clio. This will be some
trip, as | think you will agree. My
brother is stronger, but is not well.
We have a new Ford car and tent, so
we are going to see all of our Clio
friends again. We have enjoyed
reading so many of their good let
ters this winter. 1t has been fine
here all winter and now it is very
warm. This town is full of salt
cedar trees which just now are COM
ing out in a wealth of little pink
blossoms. Pecos has an oil boom on
and it sure is filling up with people.
Will close for this time.
With best wishes,
Mrs. w. A. Pease
Mr.. E. c. Whaley
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
TO FARMERS

Austin Cummings, manager of the
Clio Shipping Association, desires us
to announce to the farmers of this
vicinity that owing to the congested
condition of Detroit packing houses,
brought about by the railroad strike,
it will, in his opinion, not be advan-
tageous for farmers to market their
stock until about two weeks after the
strike shall be settled. This will al
low the packers to move their ac-
cumulated stocks and bring about
more normal market conditions.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
OBITUARY


Ahira A. Haven was born in
Mantua, Portage CO., Ohio, Feb
ruary II, 1849, his death occurring at.
the age of seventy-one. He was TAX
en- seriously i'll in March, 1919, and
failed rapidly until his death April
&c, 1920. He was very patient in his
illness and wanted his children con-
stantly about him. He came with his
father to Michigan from Ohio in
1866. They brought their goods by
horse and wagon, crossing Lake Erie
from Cleveland by beat and passing
thru Detroit which was but a small
hamlet on the banks of the river at
that time. He lived with his parents
and sisters on the Haven farm in.
Thetford, Mich, for several years.
On the 2Sth of September, 1871, he
was united in marriage to Rosanna
Whitehouse. They lived en- their
farm in Thetford for thirteen years,
and here five children were born to
them. From this farm he moved to
the farm of VIM. Whitehouse. At
this time he became a member of the
Christian church. After four years
he moved his family to Clio where he
has lived ever since. On coming to
Clio he bought fourteen acres of land
west of the village on which for
twenty-five years he raised small
fruits. He was a, very successful
fruit-grower and market gardener,
studying the science carefully and
tn en- applying it. He took great
pride in the production of high-grade
fruits. He afterwards sold this land
which has been named the "Haven
Addition" and it was plotted. Many
fine houses have been erected there.
He led a very ambitious, active life
and it was his severest trial when
these duties had to be given up. He
was a faithful member of the Loyal
Orange Lodge for many years. He
leaves, beside his wife, three daugh-
ters and two sons to mourn his de-
parture: Mrs. Laty Lucas, of Glow
ersville, n. Y; Mrs. James Jones
VIM. A. Haven and Flora f. Haven,
of Clio, and Frank r. Haven, of De-
troit. He also leaves three sisters,
Mrs. Lucy Greenfield, Mrs. Fred
Montague and Mrs. Edward Monta-
que, and fifteen grandchildren. The
funeral was held at the late resi-
dence, on West Vienna ST., Wednes-
day afternoon, at 200 o'clock, Rev.
Camburn officiating. The services
were in charge of the L. o. l.. and in
terment made in Woodlawn ceme-
terry. Relatives present from dis
tanace were Dana Gore, Chagrin
Falls, Ohio, nephew of the deceased
Mrs. Robert Kerr, of Durand, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Robinson, of Flint
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Haven, of De-
trot, Ralph w. Jones, of Albion
Ernest Montague, of Flint, Miss Jes-
sic Mccormick, of Saginaw, and Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Kerr, of Durand.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
1T WAS "SOME" FEED

We have knowledge of a pathetic
little verse which runs somewhat like
this: "His father was a printer, so
when his wife would bake, he used to
sigh about the pie his father used to
make" Well the sentiment of that
little verse was fully sustained by the
record the editor of this paper made
as head chef at the beef steak sup
per enjoyed by the Masonic frater
nifty last Tuesday night. 1t was uni
versally conceded to be the best beef
steak supper ever furnished in the
history of the lodge, and as Il ere is
TO record of any other ever having
been served, this assertion may be
considered beyond dispute. OF
course, Geo. Mckenzie fried the
steak and Fisk Brown make the cof-
fee and a lot of the other boys set
the tables and waited upon them,
but we fused around and tried to
look wise and, consequently, feel
ourselves entitled to great deal of
the credit. 1t will now be up to
some other committee to see if they
can better our proud record. About
sixty brothers were present on this
festive occasion, and both they and
sll others may rest assured they will
have just as good time, if not SO
distinguished a chef, at the next
special meeting, which will be an
nounced through this paper. The
next regular meeting of the lodge
will be Tuesday evening, May a.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
LETTER FROM CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, Calf, Feb. %, 30
Mr.. Chas H. Reed,
Clio, Mich.

Los Angeles, Calf, Feb. %, 30
Mr.. Chas H. Reed,
Clio, Mich.
Dear Sir-Am sending you my
renewal of subscription, for when
my friends forget me, / know The
Messenger won't-if l pay for it
and l shall always try to do that.
This is a regular June day here and
l can hardly realize that it is winter.
The nights, however, are cold the
year around, and you need nearly as
many comfortables on the bed as
you do in Michigan. But the days
are really lovely. We have quite
variety of fruit and every kind of
vegetable that grows in the garden,
both the year around. They raise
two crops of vegetables a year and
flowers all of the time. We have
great, large, blood red roses here in
the yard, a row of Gala lilies and
many other flowers in bloom. They
have the common red geranium here
and it grows to the caves of the
houses and blooms continually. They
also use them for hedges, and you
can go for miles and see the gerani-
ums and roses set all along the way
You see, they don't have to be dis
turbed, and they grow to be like a
small tree. / would like to tell you
about our trip to Santa Paula, but
will have to wait until next time.
Courteously yours,
Mrs. Ella Jones,
200 51st ST., Los Angeles, Calf.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
LOCAL NEWS

Miss Abi Butler who has been car
ing for Mrs. Jane Holmes, in Mt
Morris, the last two weeks, is now
caring for Mrs. Holmes daughter,
Mrs. Chas. G. Chase, in Flint.
Mrs. Thomas Petrie, who was con-
fined to her home by illness last
week, is able to be out again.
Melvin Seeley, of Grand Rapids,
visited E.. A. Seeley, of Thetford, this.
week.
Shakespeare great drama, MAC
beth," in eight reels of moving pic
lures, at the High School room this
Friday evening. Added comedy. Ad-
mission, 25c and 15c. Benefit of 8th
grade. Everybody invited.
Mrs. Margaret Hunt returned to
her home in Lake Orion, Saturday,
after a four months visit at the
home of her brother, John Green.
We have received a card from
Mrs. Frank Howard, who, together
with her husband, was once an es-
teemed resident of this place, in
which she says they have bought a
small farm in the vicinity of Lapeer
where they expected to take up
their residence during the coming
week, She further says that they
will be near enough to Clio so that
their friends can run over in their
autos to see them, a privilege which
the friends, we presume, will be glad
to- avail themselves of.
Earl Douglas, an esteemed young
man of this place, has been a patient
in the University Hospital at Ann
Arbor for the last three weeks, hav-
ing been taken there for treatment
| following an injury to one of his
eyes, received while at work in the
Buick factory at Flint. A piece of
steel became EMBEDDED in the eye
with such serious results that for a
time the surgeons thought they
would have to remove the eye, and
the other eye becoming sympatheti-
cally affected there was danger that
it, also, would be destroyed. Earl is
still in a serious condition, though
somewhat improved, and his many
friends in Clio will join in the fer
vent hope that he may make COM
plete and speedy recovery. Mrs.
Douglas is in Ann Arbor and is as
sisting in his care.
1t will be remembered by some of
our readers that lady by the name
of Wright assisted ir the care cf the
Terry family, when they were so ill
of influenza and pneumonia, few
weeks ago. 1t is said that Mrs.
Wright contracted a severe case of
blood poisoning in one of her hands,
while thus engaged, and since then
has been receiving treatment in one
of the hospitals at Saginaw. For a
time it was feared she would lose the
hand and her life, even, was threat
ened, but at present she is improv-
ing, although the doctors say it will
be several months yet before she re-
gains even partial use of her hand.
At the annual town meeting, the
electors voted Mrs. Wright the sum
of two hundred dollars. This, of
course, will not compensate Mrs.
Wright, but as she was engaged in
caring for a contagious disease,
which was really county matter,
when she incurred the infection, the
expenses will be a charge against
the county.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
TEACHERS ENTERTAIN

Mrs. Arthur Galbraith and Miss
Lois Pixley very delightfully."- enter
tanned the faculty of the Clio High
School Monday evening at the Gal
braith home. Games and contests
formed the principal amusement
Mrs. Bessie Beckwith carried off the
honors in the Scent Contest. Miss
M. Gleason won the Literary Contest
and Miss Della B. Thompson the
Sight Contest. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess, after
which the company departed, all hav-
ing enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
CLYcERINE MIXTURE
FOR GAS ON STOMACH

Simple glycerine, buckthorn bark,
etc., as mixed in Adler-i-ka relieves
ANY CASE gas on stomach or sour
stomach. 1t acts on both upper and
lower bowel and removes all foul
matter which poisoned stomach. Of
ten CURES constipation. Prevents
appendicitis. The INSTANT pleas
ant action of Adler-i-ka surprises
both doctors and patients. One man
who suffered five years from indiges-
ton and constipation was helped by
ONE dose. f. E. Huyck, druggist.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
UP-TO-DATE THEATRE

The Pershing Theatre, at Mt. Nor
ris, is now one of the best equipped
in this section of the state. Mr.. Ma
ginn has recently installed another
picture machine, so that the showing
of films is now without interruption,
just as in the best large theatres in
the cities. On May 4th and 5th this
popular theatre will begin the pro-
duction of famous serial, "The
Great Radium Mystery" Popular
prices for this show.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
THETFORD w. c. T. u.

Our next meeting will be held at
home of Mrs. A. j. Brabazon, Friday,
May 7th instead of Wednesday, May
9TH. Mrs. Cora Zach; of Flint, will
meet with us on that day. A pot
luck dinner will be served. A cordial
invitation is extended tC all.
Mrs. S. +. Rome,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
L. o. T. M. CONVENTION

The Fifth Genesee County l.. o. L.
NJ. Convention met at Flint, Tuesday,
April 9th to elect delegates to the
Great Hive Review, which will con-
vene at Lansing the first week in
June. Miss Alice T. Doyle represent
ed Clio Hive as delegate and was
elected one of the six delegates who
will represent Genesee County at the
Great Hive Review.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
YOUTH CONFEsSES MURDER

Anson Best, Flint young man, 21
years of age, was arrested in Pom
tiac, Tuesday, for the murder of Vera
Schneider, a telephone girl of that
city. He strangled the girl to death
with pocket handkerchiefs on the
porch of a vacant house. (Later)
ON Wednesday Best repudiated
his confession, which he said he made
because he was scared.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-04-29
STATE BOARD WILL REVIEW

Supervisor S. J. Pound has re-
ceived word from the State Tax
Commission stating that after the
local assessor completes his roll they
will send representatives of the
State Tax Board into the township
to examine into valuations. This
will be done, they say, with view
to bringing about an equitable
equalization in the county and also
in the state.