Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-06-11
The band touruament held in Port

miles around and the Portlandites ala
themselves proud In their welcome ana
hospitality. The day was perfect
one for out of door exercises and our
neighboring village was particularly
favored in this respect. Nineteen
bands were in line when the grand
parade took up its line OF march. Dr.
Alton, president OF the village, deiiv-
cred an address of welcome from the
grand band stand after which each
band in turn played selections. me
morning train from this station carried
the Belding X. p. band who looked
very fine in their new white suits,
French's kid band, the Smyrna Cornet
band and large crowd OF excur-
sionists. We are glad to say that the
Bedding bands came in for "A large
share of admiration and applause. ls9
tickets were sold at this station. Ionia
was selected as the place for holding
the next tournament in September.
The Otisco township Sunday school
convention held at Cooks Corners Sat
urday and Sunday was quite largely
attended although the storm Of Sunday
interfered materially. The program
as printed last week was carried out in
the main. There are ten Sunday
schools in the township nearly every
one of which were represented. A. L
Demorest was elected president of the
township association, and the superin-
tendents of the several schools in the
township were made vice presidents.
Rev. +. o. Dickey, G.. o. Thompson
and blind John Smith the latter a fine
singer with others from Ionia, and
Fred Kitson and wife, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cowan of Easton were present
and took an active part in the exer-
cises which were very interesting and
instructive. In the discussion OF pa
pers and essays many good thoughts
and suggestions were brought out
which undoubtedly will be an inspira-
tion to greater activity in Sunday
school work it this township
Mrs. Chas. w. Putney whose maiden
name was Sarah Robinson, died at her
home early Saturday morning, aged I'll
years and 2 months. She was the
second wife of Chas. w. Putney who
died last August, and was married to
him in Massachusetts. The deceased
was born in South Hampton, Mass,
April lst 1925. They came to Mich
igan over forty years ago and lived at
the old homestead. Their only daugh-
ter, Mrs. Thos. Ranney died p years
ago. Mrs Putney was a member OF
the Christian church uniting with that
organization when it was formed here
a number of years ago, she led a quiet
life and had many excellent qualities.
For several years she had been an in
valid, Rev. B. V. Child conducted the
funeral services and the remains were
inferred in the Otisco cemetery by the
side of her husband.
Mrs. Cora Lamping has been in the
Clpl NCCh oOllSiblnR ald III viz
Michigan Children's Home Society
located at st. Joseph. She is the
financial agent and makes yearly visits
to all the towns and cities in her dis
trict, which comprises nearly the whole
state. The object of the society is for
finding homes for orphans and friend
less children. The national society, of
which this is "a branch have, during
its few years existence, found homes
for more than 1000 children. Our
citizens contributed quite literally and
in behalf of the home society she
wishes to thank them and especially
the school children for their nice col
lection of 1891.
Mrs. Henry Hill of Orleans enter
tanned the members of the Bedding
Woman's club Tuesday, there were
nearly thirty present and a most en-
joyable time is reported. After the
exercises she served refreshments and
the ladies say many complimentary
words regarding the fine eatables and
her charming way of entertaining
guests. Mrs. +. G.. Watkins was elect
ed leader of the second division.
Among the exercises was an essay by
Mrs. Travis on Charles the First, one
by Mrs. Eddy on Pope, and fine solo
sung by Mrs. Gardner, entitled, Fare
well Pauline.
The members of Court Watchful No.
572 Independent Order OF Foresters
will attend services in body at the
Congregational church, Sunday, June
18th, All Foresters in the city who
are not members OF the local Court
are requested to attend with us. Meet
at the hall at $3.50. Com.
The Royal Neighbors of America
will meet Wednesday evening, June
18th, at Oddfellows' hall to complete
organization. All Modern Woodmen
and relatives, either by blood or mar
riage, are eligible to membership.
All who join that night can become