Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05

, Balance In treasury. ...... 500 81
1t is requested that every one inter
ested in the Otisco cemetery will at.
tend the meeting April 18th, as there
is business of Importance to attend to-
Judson Pond and family of Lakeview
have been in Bedding this week on a
sad errand, the burial OF bright six
year-old daughter in the Otisco Gene
terry. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at S. Weeds, Mrs. Weed be-
ing sister OF Mrs. Pond. The ad-
dress was delivered by Rev. VIM.
Judd of Greenville, also remarks by
Rev. Haviland of Lakeview. Rela-
tives present, w. Pond Of Oakfield
Mrs. Hilton Watkins and daughter Of
Grattan, and Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Wal
dron of Beldiug. The family feel very
grateful to friends, particularly Mr..
and Mrs. Hoppough, who furnished
the music.
The Grand Rapids Press of Saturday
evening contained an article announc-
ing that the Bedding Shoe Co. might
remove their factory to that city. The
BANNER has the assurance Of the Off
GERS OF the concern that no such re-
moval is being considered or even
thought of 1t is strictly a Belding
enterprise, the officers are all Belding
men, and the most of the stock is own
ed here. Although liberal induce
ments have in the past been held out
by Grand Rapids people to secure its
removal, it will remain in Belding.
| Their business increases steadily each
year, it having long passed the expert
mental stage and is now numbered
among our solid and substantial manu-
featuring industries.
The real estate market in Belding
continues very active. The Wagner
agency reports the following sales:
South of lot II, Stocking Addition,
to Charles Bennett.
Lot 8, block IL, North Park Addi-
tion, to Joseph G. and Phebe Zerba.
Lot 38, Broas' Third Addition, to
w. S. Hammontree.
Chas Brown also reports two sales:
House and lot on Putney's Addition,
consideration $3.50, to Fred w. Smith.
House and two lots on Vincent's ADJ
dition, consideration 81, 100, to A. 7.
Gerardy.
Casnovia Herald: At o'clock Mon
day evening, a pleasant company of
ladies assembled at the home of Mrs.
O. ID. Blanchard in honor of Mrs. Kit
tie Smith Benedict. The entertain
ment consisted of several guessing
games among which were the "T.
Test" and "Tree Test" Following
this, each participated in original
poems and continued stories. After a
dainty luncheon short program was
rendered. The favors of the evening
were carnations. The guests departed
declaring Mrs. O. ID. Blanchard
charming hostess.
The case OF VIM. H. Martin, charged
with violation of the revenue laws, has
been settled. From the testimony of
fered in the case it appeared by the
showing made by the government that
conviction was very uncertain and in
view of the fact that Mr.. Martin de-
MED any intentional violation of the
law and had never been charged or
suspected of any wrong before, the
matter was disposed of in this manner,
much to the qualification of his friends.
-Ionia Sentinel.
The fiscal year of the postoffice de-
partment ends on March 3lst and al
though the exact figures are not avail
able, it is known that the business
done during the year just closed will
show an increase over the proceeding
year of between $500 and 81 900. The
salary Of the postmaster is determined
by the amount OF business. and the
above increase will cause Postmaster
Wilson to receive 800 more the COM
ing year than he did last.
A goodly number OF neighbors and
friends gathered at Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
Cooley's last Friday evening and were
very pleasantly entertained. Music
and games filled the evening until sup
per was announced. The tables were
loaded down with good things but by
the time the company had finished they
were considerably lighter. 1t was
pleasant affair in every respect and
will linger long In the memory OF those
who were fortunate enough to be par
Elephants.
Always room for one more. The
Prudent Patricians Of Pompeii effect
ed the organization OF local lodge
last Thursday evening, large num-
Der of Greenville people coming down
by special train to assist.
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