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The Washington times., 1921-04-02


Canada has ten automobile factories.
John Macadam. a Scotchman, was
the inventor of macadam roads.
There were 23s,148 motorcycles
registered In the United States last
year.
Styles in American-made automo-
biles change as persistently rs
miladys gown.
In London there were %, 900 licensed
motor vehicles and Sol 900 driving
licenses issued In 1920.
An air-driven sled for use on ice
has been perfected. 1t has q speed
OF sixty miles an hour.
During 1920, there were 39,075 auto
mobile accidents in New York State.
resulting in 945 deaths.
Based on recent census figures.
there are 11O.500 automobiles owned
on the farms in Pennsylvania
In 1920, almost rs per cent of all
the motor trucks made in this coun-
try were Of one-ton capacity or under.
The annual license fees for pri-
vately owned passenger automobiles
In Havana is $67 and for trucks $16
q year.
Within the past twenty-five years
automobiles in the United States have
increased from four cars to approxi-
mately S,500.0O0.
Shipments of motor vehicles from
the United States to Porto Rico In
1920 amounted to S3.13s,3s0, as com
pared with $l,209. .4S9 in 1919.
The Bell Telephone Company, OF
Philadelphia, uses an armored motor
The Washington times., 1921-04-02
The Best Way Spring Touring Is Through the A. A. A.
BY j. n. YEOMANS.

No listens for the footballs Of the first robin
the honk of the northbound goose earnestly than
a dyed-inhewool motorist-he dreams over each trip
and tour OF the coming open season with intense ex-
pectancy-he pours over maps and directions with
fervor that may be lacking in his more vital aars-he
may figure bit in and about the old cash book and
into realms of credit if need be- to measure the
boundaries of his tripping a-feld and fix limits which
seldom observed except perhaps as mlestones to be
passed with gancehe gathers morses OF thought food
he rubs elbows with Tomy Dick Harry, who have
family recollected tptop to here there or every
where without detour and without care.
He talks touring at the ofice-he chats touring to
and from, and at home he mumbles touring with the
family and at the famly-he makes touring his after
dinner talk and reres to troubled slumber and dream
tours through roadess country with thousands OF blow
OUTS motor cops and such-he arises in the morning
wrapped in touring thought and fumbes his garments
his mind upon but subject-sprng and touring.
He tinkers with his "whatevertmaybe" car in his
own way in and of the old garage and seeks fauter
ing parts that let him down tie him up that
tour to with the open season-he parts with shekes
to obtain this that to help bolster the old bus and
things to make any fellows tour thing to be remem
bered with smile
Though the tour days may be we'll ahead he tests
out the old "Horseess to if she is fit and ready
nothing must spoil that trpnothng must shatter the
early plans for glorying in the balm of springtime-
there must be oversight to throw monkey wrench
into the machinery and jam his anticipatons- nothing
must brake his take-off when the spring gong sounds
He driyes right into sure-enough service station
and engages sureenough motor surgeon to romp over
and through the entire system of the old vehicle to right
her joints and vitals
Some sage has remarked that it is in the reaching
and not in the grabbing that happiness is found and that
this sage right in way the motoris in the throes
of preparation for touring the uest picture Of happy
application revels in the approach of getaway day
and the reaching is sweet yet sweeter than the grab
bng of the object he has been pursuing freedom of
the open road in the springtime
If, when the. big day approaches and everything is
apparently tuned up for the trip motorst pulls him.
self togeher-if he forges touring dreams and fances
if he considers the situation from businessike view
pon-f he shakes off the haphazard plans he has formed
and himself right down to factsif he goes right
into the offices of the American Automobile Association
right here in town and asks those fellows in there for the
real information about tourng-where to go and how
to go-and WhYi
The Washington times., 1921-04-02
TIRE SHORTAGE THIS YEAR
PREDICTED IN AKRON

AKRON, Ohio. April At Is est!-
mated, says the Miller Rubber Com
pany. that 5000. 900 tires are required
in trade channels TO provide for q
steady supply to meet car owners
demands. With the present tire
manufacture in the country less than
half of the 1890 schedule of produc-
ton and last years tire surplus Just
about equal to the tires required In
trade channels, a tire shortage this
season 10 not only likely, but prob
able.
The Washington times., 1921-04-02
R0yal Auto Club Grows.

Since the foundation of the Royal
Automobile Club in England. Aug Ist,
1897. 1t has grown from 1853 mem terY
to nearly $4,000 at the present time
The club possesses the largest mem
bership Of any similar organization
in the world.
The Washington times., 1921-04-02

Members Of the ElkS fraternity In
Rochester. n. Y. have an automobile
transportation committee who have
undertaken the work of getting Grip
pied children to school and back homo
again each day.
The Washington times., 1921-04-02

Of natural rubber and At one-twen-
tieth of the usual cost
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
HOLDEN SCHOOL NOTES.

Mrs. Rude Crawford, Mrs. Ida
Chatfeld and Mrs Fred Cowles, call
ed at the school house last week.
County Commissioner John Reigle
was a school visitor Monday after
noon.
The seventh and eighth grades
are making candy boxes for the fair.
All grades above the second are
planning health posters to advertise
the work of the Health Crusade.
Nearly fifty persons were present
at a quilting party given at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Galbraith on
Tuesday evening of this week. The
quilt which was tied off will be sold
at the school fair on October 21st,
and the proceeds used to swell the
H. l.. c. fund.
On Saturday afternoon of this
week a sewing bee will be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. %. w. Sears
All ladies of the district and any 9TH
ers who may wish to help are cordial
ly invited to attend. Please bring
scissors and work bags.
Everything for Christmas at the
school fair October 21st.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
M. E. CHURCH NOTES

Class meeting, $50; Preaching,
1000, subject, $50 shall thy barns
be filled with plenty" Sunday
School. 11:15; Epworth League,
700, topic, "How to Improve the
Meetings of our Chapter?" Leader,
Roland Covert. Young peoples
prayer meeting Tuesday evening at
TOO. Union service in N E. church
at 500, pastors subject, "Thou art
wearied in the multitude of thy coun-
sells. Let now the astrologers, the
star gazers, the monthly prognosti-
Gators, stand up and save thee from
these things that shall come upon
thee"
At West Vienna: Sunday School,
1890; preaching, / 80.
The w. H. M. S. will hold their
regular meeting at the home of Mrs.
A. A. Haven, Friday afternoon,
Oct. IA Members please remember
that this is the annual mite box
opening. Program and entertain
ment will be in charge of the Rain
bow division.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
PROHIBITION ACCOMPLISH
MENTS.

The following has been handed to
US with a request for publication:
Sir: What has prohibition accom-
plished to date? Here are facts not
generally known.
/ am president of 65 Neal insti-
tutes for the treatment of drink
habit" that were located in the prin-
cipal cities of the United States and
Canada.
During the twelve years before the
Volstead Act became effective we
treated more than 125,000 drinking
men and women. Chicago and Cleve-
land Institutes treated more than 100
patients a month. Los Angeles and
San Francisco averaged 25 to 80 a
month. Neal institutes now operat-
ing do not average two patients a
month. Nearly all Neal Institutes
have closed from lack Of patronage
and am now devoting all Of my time
to another business.
Light wine and beer drinkers have
not generally turned to strong
liquors. Home brewers are losing in
terest in home brewing. Bootleg
whisky" is binding and killing off its
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
YOUNG FISHERMEN INITIATED

The Messenger has been informed,
from what would appear to be rela-
able sources, that while the fishing
was not of the best, the party con-
sisting of VIM. R. Hopkins, B. E.,
Bill and Roy Conlee, H. G. Jones,
Floyd Pratt, Arthur Hoff, Fisk Brown
Caryl Ives, that went north last
week, ostensibly for that purpose,
did not suffer from ennui. On the
contrary, everybody is said to have
been highly entertained for by far
the greater part of the time. 1t ap-
pears that the gentlemen before
mentioned, especially the older ones,
compose a sort of fishermen's frater-
nifty, and having developed highly
original and impressive ceremonies,
initiate the novices they take with
them each year into the northern
wilderness. The whale is said to
have taken one of the first fishermen
of history into his society and the
initiates on this trip are said to be
of opinion that their ancient brother
landed rather easy. Well, frankly,
knowing some of 'em, as we do we
can imagine they managed to have
a good time, fish or no fish.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
NEW CHEESE FACTORY.

Claude Lounsberry, expert cheese
maker, has the equipment on the way
for the establishment of cheese fac
tory in Clio. The factory will be
located in the Gillett factory building
and taking into consideration the
amount of milk produced in this sec
tion, the fact that the condensary is
closed, and Mr.. Lounsberry's expert
ence and skill in handling milk, we
can see no reason why the new ven-
ture should not have avery successful
future. We are sure the farmers of
this section will be glad that mar
ket for milk is available this winter
and believe they will accord it cor
dial patronage.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
METHODIST PROTESTANT
CHURCH.

Junior Church, $50; preaching
service, 1000; Sunday school, 11:15;
Christian Endeavor, TOO. Topic,
"How to Improve the Meetings Of
Our Society,"" Leader, Mrs. Jos. Dib-
ley.
Union Service, 500; in the M. E.
church
Prayer Meeting, Thursday, 500.
The business and social evening,
of the Young Peoples Society, held
Wednesday, was a thoroughly enjoy
able affair. Some very delicious
oyster soup was served and every
body had a good time.
The Christian Endeavor Society is
invited to attend the Young Peoples
Rally in the Flint Methodist Protest
ant Church Friday evening, Oct. 7th.
Autos will leave the parsonage at
Z 100 p. M.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
MATRIMONIAL.
Baldwin-Peterso

Fred B. Baldwin, prominent Flint
business man, and Miss Myrtle M.
Peterson, formerly of Flint, were
quietly married at 8 o'clock. this
(Tuesday) morning at the home OF
the brides mother, Mrs. Ole Peter
son. in Clio. The bride wore a navy
blue travelling suit, her only orna-
ment being heavy silver chain, espe-
cially designed for brides, which has
been in her fathers family for 800
years. Immediately after the we'd
ding breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs. Bald
win left by motor for Ohio. On their
return they will be at home to their
friends at 319 f. Court-st.-Flint
Daily Journal.
Our readers will recognize in the
bride above referred to most estim-
able and popular young lady who
grew to womanhood in Clio and
graduated from its public schools.
She could safely claim the entire
community for her friends and all OF
them will be as one in the wish that
abundant health and happiness may
attend herself and husband in all the
years that shall come to them.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
CLOSE CALL FOR DEATH

Thursday evening of this week, at
about nine o'clock, as Floyd Lincoln
was driving into town from the west,
his automobile was struck at the vi
emma street crossing by north bound
P. M. freight train. The engine just
caught the rear wheels of the car,
carried it across the street and
hurled its driver to the pavement.
AS by a miracle, Mr.. Lincoln seems
to have escaped with minor injuries,
consisting mainly of quite bad cut
on his forehead. If his car had been
the fraction of second slower it
would have been ground to atoms
under the wheels Of the giant loco
motive.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
THE FISH DINNER

Present indications are that the
Fish Dinner to be given under the
auspices of Vienna Lodge, F. & A
M, next Thursday night, will be the
most largely attended affair of the
kind ever staged in this section Of
Michigan. 1t is figured that about
eight hundred tickets are already
sold, and they are still going
like hot cakes. 1t looks now as
though a half ton, instead of quar-
ter ton of fresh fish will be re-
quired to feed the multitude that
win be in the city at that time. The
committees assure us, however, that
there will be plenty for all and that
they will be cooked "to the queens
taste"-pan fried in fresh lard,
brown and crisp and seasoned as
you like 'em. To keep them fitting
Company there will be fresh bread
or buns and the best of fresh coun-
try butter, likewise hot coffee and
other trimmings. The price of all
this will be but four bits, mere pit
tance when compared with the bill Of
fare. Everybody is most cordially
invited and-don't let anything keep
you away. During the evening a
musical program of rare excellence
will be given by the famous Mt.
Morris Orchestra. This will be alb
solutely free of charge to all who
buy tickets. The first table will be
served at 5 80 and the serving will
be continued from that hour on
ward as long as may be necessary.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy during the illness and at
the death of our beloved father; also
the lodges, churches and friends for
their tributes Of beautiful flowers.
We also wish to thank Rev. Camburn
for his comforting words and Mr.. J..
F. Wirth for his singing.
The Children:
Mrs. Chas. England,
Mr.. John Hughes,
Mr.. Clarence Hughes,
Mrs. M. West and Family.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06

patrons. Drinkers are not turning to
drugs.
There are only three classes of
drinkers left. Those who have a
"home stock" those who still think
they like to be SPORTY" and the un-
fortunate monomaniac or dipsoman-
lac who is incurable.
Nature is "taking off, all of these
drinkers and if the Volstead act is
properly enforced we will have prac-
tically a dry country within the next
five years.
These cold facts can all be certified
and should be known to both friends
and foes to prohibition.
Prohibition is prohibiting.
Sincerely,
(Signed) B. E. Neal, M. D.,
President Neal Institute Company,
121 Second Street, San Francisco.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
ARBELA BRIEFS.

Frank Caryl and family spent Sun
day with Dawson relatives.
Edmund Miller and wife and Frank
Roberts and wife were business call
ers in Detroit Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pinkham, of
Clio, are visiting Fred Currier.
Duane Baldwin and Clare Baldwin
and wife attended the funeral of the
formers aunt, near Montrose, Satur-
day.
Mrs. Burt Higley, of Flint, spent
the week end with her mother.
Ina Hunt spent Thursday evening
with Miss Althea Leach.
John Ayliffe and family spent Sun
day with Archie Brown and family.
Frank Brewer and wife visited
Foster Morris and wife in Birch Run
Sunday.
Leon Garvin, of Flint, spent Sun
day with his parents.
Miss Rosa Haines returned to her
home Thursday from Mt. Clemens
where she had taken medical treat
ments.
Samuel Starr and wife, of Flint.
spent the week end with Void Saxton
and family.
Mrs. Louis Schaffer, Of Muskegon,
is visiting Allison Leach and family.
Clarence Hunt spent Sunday with
relatives near Goodrich.
VIM. Dalrymple, of Flint, spent the
week end with his parents.
Mr.. Peter Youngs, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Youngs and daughters, Mary
and Kate, spent Saturday evening
with Clyde Garvin and family.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
ENTERTAINING STORIES
OF HISTORICAL "VAMPS"

"Vamp" is a new word, but since
the beginning of history-and before
that--facinatin women have turned
the world topsy-turvy by "vamping"
the men who were running 1t.
The Messenger has been successful
in securing for its readers an enter
tanning series of articles by James
C. Young, giving the history Of 48
famous vamps. Their story is full of
love and romance, intrigue and adj
venture.
Read the first of the series in this
issue.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
THETFORD CENTER.

Mrs. Lloyd Geiger is i'll of rheuma-
tism.
Master WILDER Geiger celebrated
his 10th birthday Tuesday, Oct. a.
Mrs. Hazel Watson and daughter
spent Friday with her sister, Mrs.
Marjory Ridley.
The gravel road which will extend
by the home of F. J. Wilber, and
connect the gravel road leading from
Otisville, is we'll under construction.
Men are drawing gravel this week. 1t
will be fine as that has always been a
very bad road certain seasons of the
year.
Merle Ridley and family spent
Sunday with the latter's mother and
family at Otisville.
The Epworth League will hold a
Harvest social at the church on the
evening of October 14th. Everybody
come and have good time.
Burma Reynolds and family spent
Sunday with Columbiaville relatives.
A. F. Ostrander and wife, and Bert
0strander and wife entertained
friends from Detroit, Sunday. Cous-
ins, numbering thirteen, came in
their automobiles and spent the day.
All had fine visit.
The condition of F. J. Wilbur re-
mains about the same. He is able to
be about the house, but the swelling
on his face has not subsidized as yet.
Austin Cummings and family have
moved on their farm after residing
in Clio about five years. We are
glad to welcome them again IN our
neighborhood.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends,
neighbors and relatives for the kind
ness and sympathy extended to us
during our recent bereavement in the
illness and death of our Aunt Sylvia
Blackmer and for the beautiful flor
al offerings. Also Rev. Camburn
for his comforting words.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Carey,
and Family.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
Maxfeld.

Sylvia Jane Maxfeld, born Jan. s,
1912, at Groveland, Michigan, died
Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 1927, ct
the home of her neice, Mrs. Lewis
Carey, after an illness of one week,
aged 70 years, 8 months and % days.
She married Austin Blackmer about
two years before the war of 81, so
that early she became a soldiers
wife. Her childhood was spent in
Groveland, Mich, but her married
life was passed in Richfield. She was
a member of the M. E. church in ,he
latter place. She leaves one sister,
Mrs. j. d. Thomas Of Petoskey, Also
several neices and nephews. Her hus-
band preceded her by twenty years
to the other shore. Now she res;s m
the presence of her Creator, Christ
Jesus.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
CALL BY NUMBER.

New telephone books have just
been issued by the Clio Exchange and
pursuant to instructions from the
general headquarters of the Valley
Home Telephone Company at Sagi-
nav the local exchange is obliged to
require its patrons to call by number.
AS this regulation is in force in every
city in the country and is in the in
terest of prompt aud accurate serv-
ice we trust our patrons will cheer
fully comply with the rule which we
are positively ordered to enforce.
Mrs. J. Martin Brown,
Mgr. Clio Exchange.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
M. p. LADIES' AID.

The M. p. Ladies' Aid will meet
in the church parlors Wednesday af-
ternoon, Oct. 18th. The ladies are
beginning to prepare for their annual
fair, to be held the fore part of De-
cember. All who are interested in the
work are invited to come. Visitors
are always welcome.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
SURPRISE PARTY.

Saturday evening about sixty
friends from Flint surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Irvine at their home in
Thetford. The evening was spent in
dancing. At midnight a potluck sup
per was served. The guests depart
ed in the wee small hours, all having
had delightful time.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
GRAFONOLA FREE.

At the great fish supper to be CIV
en- by Vienna Lodge, F. & A. NJ, next
Thursday evening, beautiful Colum-
bia Grafonola, valued at $50, will
be given to some one who may be
present. This splendid instrument
will be on display this week and
next in the show windows of McCor-
mick & Conlee's store. Don't fail to
see it. You may be the lucky patron.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
w. c. T. U.

Our next w. C. T. u. meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Hugh
Mccormick, Wednesday afternoon,
Oct. IL, at 2:30 O'Clock. Mrs.
Corwin will take charge Of the pro-
gram. A delegate will be elected to
attend the convention to be held at
Swartz Creek, Oct 20 and 81.
Mrs. A. A. Haven, Press Supt.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
Reynolds-W -Wyman.

Miss Edna Wyman and Clarence
Reynolds, both of Flint, were united
in marriage by Rev. Joseph Dibley,
last Saturday afternoon, the wedding
taking place at the home of the Off
ciating clergyman. The bridal pair
were attended by the brother Of the
groom and Miss Miller, of West
Branch. The young people will re-
side in Flint.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
First Presbyterian church of Tay-
mouth gave a chicken pie super at
the manse Saturday evening, Oct. L.
Through the kindness of the Mont
rose orchestra music was enjoyed the
entire evening. They cleared the
neat sum of $94.30.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
A Fatal Mistake.

Napoleon once declared: "My
military genius plus millions of men
equals world power" but he died a
defeated, detected, despised alien.
The Man of Galilee said: "With God
all things are possible" If you and /
can catch step with God we shall go
His way and arrive home with Him.
Don't make Napoleon's mistake. Go
to church.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06

Everybody for miles and miles
around will be at the fish supper next
Thursday evening at the auditorium.
O-Jib-Wa Indian Bitters at Reid
Bros.
Don't neglect your anto top. Use
O'Brien's Auto Top Dressing. Makes
it like new. Z. E. Huyck.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
OBITUARY.
Hughes.

: Mr.. ]. N. Hughes died at the home
of his daughter, Sunday morning,
Sept. 25, 1921. He was born in Pic
ton, Canada, May l, 1841, and moved
to Vassar, Mich, forty years or more
ago, where he lived for 18 years. He
then moved to the vicinity of Clio
where he resided until the time of
his death.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Alice Moran, Dec. 25, 1864, who
passed away ten years ago. He leaves
four children to mourn their loss: Mr.
Clarence Hughes, of Pontiac; Mrs.
Chas. England, of Flint; John
Hughes, of Clio; and Mrs. M. West,
of Vienna Township, at whose home
he died.
He also leaves two brothers, Mr..
Norman j. Hughes, of Kirkwood,
Missouri, and Mr. Byron Hughes Of
Picton, Canada. Beside these imme-
diate relatives, host of friends will
mourn his loss. He was a devoted
Christian, when health permitted a
regular attendant of the NJ E.
church, and his only desire was to go
to CORY.
Dear father, who has left US,
To be with mother dear,
1t is God, he hath grieved us,
He will all our sorrows share.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the hours of life are Ger,
Yes, in heaven, we hope to greet thee,
Where no pains or tears are shed.
The Children.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
Foley's
eHoney and Tar
COMPOUND

is PLEASANT TO TAKE. and
sooths the raw, innamed surfaces; stops
the rasping, stranelins feeling in the
throat. II is made of the purest, fresh
est and finest ingredients to be had, con-
.ains no opiates or other harmful drugs.
and costs twice as much 10 make a.
any imitation OF Il.
For more than thirty years
FoIey,s Honey and Tar has been
used yith satisfaction and success.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
HAY PRESSING AND WOOD
BUZZING.

We wish to announce to the public
that we are prepared to press hay
and buzz wood for any who desire.
Satisfactory work and reasonable
prices. Rose & Gabor, County Line.
lime.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06
MASONIC SPECIAL.

Vienna Lodge, F. & A. NJ, will
confer the first degree this week
Friday evening. The presence Of all
brothers who can make it possible to
attend is invited.
By Order Sec'y.
The Clio messenger., 1921-10-06

Have you seen the latest in One
Hundred Piece Dinner Sets? At
Huyck's.
FOR SALE-Five room house, with
closets, bath and cloak room.
Good cellar and fruit storage.
Electric lights. Terms, one half
down, balance on time. Clio State
Bank. 3S
Fish Dinner at Auditorium Thurs
day evening next. You are invited.