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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
THE CITY IS
CLEANED Up.
Not A Case of Smallpox in
Its Limits
EPIDEMIC Is SOUELCHED
Health Officer Stanton and Board of
Health Made Good Record-Had
Good Start

City Health Officer DR.. Geo. A.
Stanton reported TO Mayor VIM. r.
Sandell Tuesday that the city was free
from smallpox, there not being case
on hand nor none reported as having
symptoms of the disease.
Quarantine was called off from
several places some time ago and
every patient at the city hospital has
been discharged.
The vigorous and prompt work OF
the officials has resulted beneticially
and all the people should be happy.
1t would have been calamity, in
deed had the disease been allowed TO
invade the factories to such an extent
as To have caused closing down.
Business would have suffered severely.
But the danger is over, large num-
bers have been vaccinated, fumigaton
has been made and "A general cleaning
up through the city has taken place.
Not factory employee nor any girl
desiring place 10 work in the mills
need have fears of contagion in any
of them, for there is absolutely nc
danger.
DR.. Stanton has worked hard and
faithfully, turning down lot OF his
regular practice TO prevent an epidemic
that would otherwise would have con
tinued all winter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
AT FAMILY FIRESIDES
Chistmas Time Brought Many Happy
and Joyous Reunions

Aa usual at Christmas time Beidlng
was the scene of many happy family
reunions where the holiday cheer was
present in abundance and Santa's gifts
brought JOY to all assembled.
Al the home of Rev. and Mrs. }.
Frank Jackson the always happy
home was made more joyous by the
presence of their son Allen, Miss M. j.
kellogg sister of Mrs. Jackson, and
Miss Margaret Messner, all of Saginaw
and a very happy time was the verdict
OF them all.
Christmas day was the 30th anni-
yersary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. b. Essex and the event was happily
celebrated by the presence OF their
children. Erwin V. Essex and wife oil
Grand Rapids and Elmer l.. Essex and
wife and son Lial of Flint. Erwin re-
,urned TO Grand Rapids Monday but
Elmer and family will return to Flint
on Saturday
The home of Mr.. and Mrs Z. T..
Totten was filled with Christmas cheer
when their children gathered with one
accord around the festive board. The
guests of the day were Floyd A. Totten
and family OF McBrides; John ii. Mills
and wife of Saranac and Mr.. and MIS-
Frank Totten and son Lyle of this city.
Mrs. Sarah McCauley was made ex-
tremely happy at Christmas time by a
family reunion of the old time kind as
on that day the whole family met To-
gether for the first time in twelve years.
The guests of The day were Frank Nc
Cauley and family of Toledo, o.; Mr'
and Mrs. Claude Sweet and family ol
Lansing; Raymond Clark and wife OF
Lansing: Arthur J. McCauley and wife
and w. :. Eddy and family OF this
city.
At John T.Noble's Christmas cheer
was in evidence, the guests from out o.
town being Chas. Noble, Miss Netl'
Schreiber and Miss Hilda Hanson, al
of Ionia. A delightful time was ENJOY
ed by all
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Rev. Winter Resigns

At the annual meeting of the Church
of Christ held Wednesday evening,
Rev. O. w. Winter rendered his re-
signation TO take immediate ELECT, ana
he will preach his last sermon next
Sunday morning.
Reports from the several departments
of the church were given, showing a
successful year with all obligatlohs
met and money still in the hands OF
the treasurer.
Mr.. Winter and family have "A large
circle of warm friends here, who regre'
to see them go away. He has served
the church faithfully and well during
his pastorate.
Mrs. George Arnold returned TO ne
home at Ovid, Tuesday, after lew
days visit with her daughter, Mrs. r
G.. Mason.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30

Miss Leonie Beadle, Mr.. John Bar
cley, +. l.. Bossett, Mrs. Ola Cook,
Mrs. William Dewhurst, Mrs. Ella
Davis, G.. Hutchins, Mr.. Frank His
cock (2), Mrs. Belle Herrick, Miss
Freda Heinold, Mr.. Frank Johnson,
Harry J. Jenfiose Mr.. John Kingin,
Mr.. Mary Lloyd, Geo. Myer, Miss
Clara McClaren, Miss Bertha Me-
Donald, Miss Hazel Reynolds, Mrs.
Mary Rummell, Mrs. w. Nj. Smith,
Fred Salyer, Walter White, Miss Ber
tha Wyland, Mr.. +. }. White, Miss
Ethel Wyman.
Dec. q, 1909. d. +. Wilson, Z. Nj.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Goes TO Sparta

Thomas Griffith left Monday for
Sparta, where he has accepted posi-
ton in the office with the Holmes
Machine Co., manufacturers oil gaso-
line engines.
Mr.. Griffith has been in the employ
of Belding Bros. d Co., for about 10
wears, several years of which he has
been assistant bookkeeper in the Office
under w. b. Reed, a very capable and
painstaking young man. He has beer
resident here from his youth and
has very large number of friends
The company in whose employ he en-
cages will find him valuable man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
OLD SANTA CAME
Several Richardson Silk Co. Employ
ees Handsomely Remembered

Several Richardson Silk Co. Employ
ees Handsomely Remembered
Old Santa Claus stepped around pref
ty lively at the Richardson SIX miii
Christmas time and remembered sew
eral of the boys holding official posi-
tions there.
]. w. Bolen baugh of the spinning
room found "A fine rocker left in con-
venient place.
Verne Brown, superintendent OF the
spooling room was made the recipieh'
of dandy library table.
Louis Sayles was remembered win a
Masonic emblem in the shape OF let
ter "Gu with the square and compass
surrounding il.
Alex Balm was given a silver carving
set and when Byron F. Brown, ASSIST
ant Superintendent, arrived at the stoch
room he found a large mysterious look
inp box ON his desk which he opened
and found another box in sight, Ihls
box contained another and he kept OF
opening boxes until he concluded Tn
whole thing was fake. He kept dig
ging. however, until he reached the las
box when his eye fell upon beauuiu
Masonic charm. The several souve
Mrs give evidence of the high esteem
which these gentlemen are held
their fellow workmen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Purdy of Orleans
were Christmas guests of George Purdy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Observation-Disclosures

A very pretty wedding service took
place in the parlors of the Congrega-
tional church Tuesday evening, when
Vern G.. Rhodes and Miss May Mat
thews, both OF Belding, were united
i'm marriage. Rev. Edrie Collins pro-
nounced the ceremony which bound
the hearts of the twain. The brides
maid was Miss Myrtle Matthews, 1he
brides sister, and the best man was
Vaughn q. Cheyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes will reside in
this city, and are now receiving the
congratulations of many friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Grattan Grange

The next meeting occurs on Jan. .,
with the installation of the following
officers: Master, Orley Emmons; Over
seer. Chas. Godfrey; Steward, Glenn
smith; Asst. Steward, Laverne Taylor;
Chaplain, Mansel Slayton; Treasurer,
George smith; Secretary, Lawrence
Green; Gatekeeper, Oren Beach; Ceres,
Vera Macarthur; Pomona, Cora EN-
mons, Flora, Ethel Longstreet; Lady
Asst. Steward, Bessie Taylor. "A
supper, including oysters, will follow
TN G installation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
GOOD FOR
GOV. WARNER.
No Prize Fights to be Pulled
off in Michigan
NOTIFIES ALL SHERlFFS
To Enforce the Law-Provisions
Must Not be Violated

Governor Warner has taken q hrm
stand on prize-tighting in this state,
and already has stopped several pro-
posed mills and proposes 10 see tha'
all are stopped. With this end IN
view, the following circular letter has
been sent 10 every sheriff in the state
by ths governor
~ am writing for the purpose OF
calling your attention 10 the provisions
of sections ll,732, ll,783, l1,7S4 and
11,7S5 OF ths Compiled Laws OF lS9'.
In \ number of counties OF the STATE
there have been reports in the press
thai arrangements were being made
for prize fights, and l have deemed
il nv duty TO send telegrams TO the
sheriffs of the various counties recently
calling attention to the provisions ol
the Michigan law prohibiting prize
fighting, and directing them 10 take
whatever measures were necessary te
see that the law was enforced.
alt Is your duty TO see that oul
state law prohibiting prize fighting II
enforced in your county. If it is gen
orally understood that the local au
thorities will enforce the law, 1t is no
probable that any attempt will b'
made TO violate its provisions. Shoul'
any arrangements be made in you
county for a prize fight, you will b
expected TO take whatever steps ar
necessary TO see that the law is en-
forced
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30

Alarge audience was delighted with
the musical entertainment at Congre-
0ati onal church Sunday evening. Rev.
G. /. Taylor, the new PASTOR has adop-
ted the plan Of getting out bulletin oil
services for the week and has in other
ways helped to- stimulate intrest' His
remarks, sunday evening, were enjoyed
by all.-r'ortlan Review
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Adam Mabee Dead

Adam Mabee died at Silas Cobb's
room in the Bricker block "Wednesday
night, aged 20 years.
He came here from Flint last Friday
to spend Christmas, taking bath on
the way while stopping at Saginaw.
From this he took cold, developing
pleurisy and pneumonia. Several phy-
scians were called during his brief sick
ness, but could give no relief.
His wife died three years ago on
the north side with smallpox. He had
many friends in this city. The funeral
will take place Friday.
Mrs. J. w Peck OF Ionia was gues'
OF Mrs w. s. Eddy Tuesday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
Farmers Institute

A one-day farmers institute Will pe
held in Maccabee Hall at Smyrna,
Friday, January Z, beginning at ~
o'clock a. m, with the following
program
decentralization, NJ. L.. Howe;
music, Frank Davis, Mrs. Ed. lnsley;
"Plant Food and Where TO Get III,
Peter Vorheis Discussion; song, Mr..
and Mrs. ID. Hoppough; recitation,
Roy Hogan.
Afternoo confederation; address, "The
Farm Dairy Peter Vorheis; Discus
sion; Song; reading, Mrs. Mark Brown
address, .sThe Orchard and Its Cure;
Discussion, Henry Dibble; Question
Box, A. o. hummer.
The Ladies Social Club will serve
dinner for 10 cents. Everybody is in
vited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30
% New Years Greeting, 1910 :
BY FREDERICK ANDREWS Bush.

Stand around the bed, ye watchers,
lisa strangely solemn hour,
For the year of glorious splendor
Soon must lose its earthly power 4
One by one the moments flying,
Draw it nearer to its close.
Soon the year we all have cherished
Will have reached its long repose
Yes Old Year, all have loved thee
For thy many wOndrous deeds
For thy bounties freely given
To supply the peoples needs.
Some of us have felt the sorrow
OF the passing of friend,
Others met with dire miSfortunes
That must last them to the end
But above the walls of sadness
And the sobbings of distress,
Comes the praises of the many !
Who have found in thee success
So we drop the tears of sorrow /
For the old year once again
And prepare our hearts with praises
For the New Year Nineteen Ten.
Yes we greet thee little stranger,
From the realms of Yesterday;
Bid thee God speed on thy Journey
Bid thee Joy along thy way
Nav thy dawning bring to many
Hope and JOY and Heavenly peace
That shall cling to them forever
Till Eternity shall cease.
So we greet thee wondrous stranger
\ And we pray to God on high 4
That thy promise, now before u.s.
May be with u.s. ever nigh
! And if we should hear the summons
In the good year Nineteen Ten,
MAY we answer Lord, we're ready,
With fervent, glad Amen =
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-30

III. J. LEONARD, Pres.
A. n. BELDING, V. Pres.

We have now passed the Doth milestone in our
existence as a Bank in Belding
During this time have grown from small
beginning a large and successful business.
We have endeavored to keep abreast OF the
times providing for ourselves every modern ap-
pliance and up-to-date system to facilitate our
office work. providing for our depositorS every
safeguard known for their protection and Sc
curity.
We have given freely to every deserving char
ty: contributed to every enterprise that would
tend to improve or bring trade to our city.
We enjoy the confidence of the people of this
community and take this opportunity to thank
our customers whose patronage has helped TO
make the year 1909 the largest in our history.
We are Here to Stay
The Belding Savings Bank
of Belding
w j. LAMBERTsoN, Cashier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24
BATES COLLEGE CLUB.
Annual Meeting-Officers Elected and
New Members Taken In.

Lewiston, Me, June 23 Especially
The College Club Of Bates College held
their annual meeting this morning at
Hathorn hall before the Commence
ment exercises in Main Street Free
Baptist church. About 100 members
were present The election of officers
gave a reelection to the position Of
secretary to w. r. Garcelon of Bos-
ton. This is the most impOctant posi-
ton in the club and Mr.. Garcelon has
held the position for several years. In
asmuch as he has been unable to be
present at the annual meeting for
some time, an assistant was elected
who should serve in Mr.. GarceIon's alb
sence. Richard E. Stanley was elected
assistant secretary. Carl II. Millillcn
was in the chair and called the meet
ing. Harlow Davis, '07, who held the
position of vice president last year,
was elected president.
The first important matter was the
election of new members to the club.
The constitution allows that the club
may invite seven members from each
class to join the club Two or three
graduating class. From last years
class Guy Williams and Thomas cate
had been elected. This year Winslow
G. Smith of Chicago and Herbert l..
Sawyer of Madison We're elected from
the class of 1908.
From the class of 90 three members
were elected: John Murray Carroll of
Lewiston, Willard Sands Boothby of
Lewiston, Joseph Bertram Wadleigh of
South Kingston, N. Fl. The critera on
which the selection of new members is
made, comprise general all-around de-
velopment, good character. high schol-
arship. and future promise of the can
didatc.
The club as usual provided all men
winning their track p" at the State
meet, with sweaters bearing the college
track letter. They have also appro-
priated money for several college wants
throughout the year. The college club
Is fast becoming to be a vital factor
in the management of Bates College
and membership in that club is now
coveted position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24
Eroetta f.. Blackstone. '0S, Ethel J.
'0S. Bertha Lewis, '0S.
BATES COLLEGE ALUMNI
Elect Rev. A. j. Marsh President
Presidents Reception in Evening.

Lewiston, Me, June 23.-Thc an
nual meeting OF the Bates Alumni AS
ISOLATION was held at City hall inn
mediatcly after close Of the Com
mcnccmcnt dinner. The following Of
ficcrS were elected: President, Rev.
A. J. Marsh, "a, Auburn; vice prcsi-
dents, Hon. w. f. Ranger, 10, rrovi-
dcncc, Il. l.. DIR. II. Y. Neal 80, Gales
burg, Ill. and DIR. T.. f.. Pierce, 81
Lewiston. Sec. -TrcaS, John Il. Readc
'S3; TX. Com. Rev. 3. S. Ridoout, 81.
Norway, II. j. Chase, 81, Rumford aud
c. III. Swan, '93, Boston.
Prof. Hcrvcy S. Cowcll, rs, Ashburn-
ham, Mass, and Arthur s. Littlefield
'S7, Rockland were nominated for clcc-
ton to the trustees OF the coIIcgc-anl
Rev. DR. +. T.. Enrich re, Brighton
Mass, Scott Wilson '92, Portland, r.
r. Atwood, 'S5, Lewiston, DR. w. N.
V. Neal 80, Galesburg, ILL.,, were nomi-
mated as the five candidates from
whom two will be selected next year
for election to the Board Of Oversecrs
An appropriation of $3.50 was made
for books for the college library
A reception was given to the alumni
and friends this evening at Rand hail
by President and Mrs Chase. The
guest of honor was Gov. Fernald, who
stood in the receiving line with the
president and others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

Miss Gertrude sparrow Of Gardiner were
recent guests of their parents, MIR. and
Mrs George Sparrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Thomas, who have
passed the winter i'll Augusta, We're ut
thrir farm III this place Thursday. They
will remain in Augusta For the summer.
John Dunn Jr., has sold his fine yoke
of oxen.
Mrs Sarah Greeley. who has been pas
sing few weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Emma Allen, returned to her home mere
last week.
Mrs Georgia Jones and G Gorge Sparrow
of Pittston Grange were guests of Chel-
sea Grange last Friday evening.
Miss Ida Scarls. who has been passing
several weeks with her sister, MIS-; r.
+. Green returned to her home in Chel-
Mrs. William Tobcy was quite badly
injured about the face last week by a
cow tossing her head, The horns hitting
Mrs. Tebcy just under the eve.
Albert Putnam attended the dance at
Ncrth Whtcticld Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs Hayes and sister, Of Gar
diner, were visitors recently OF MI. and
Miss Ruth Grant of Randolph visited
Miss Enza, Green oyer the Sabbath .,, ..
Mr.. and Mrs. GeorGG Pntnam at
tended the reception at Gardiner Thurs
day evening, given in honor OF Mr.. Nc
|Capsland on his election to commander
of the G. A. r.
Mir and Mrs. George Nickerson of Car
Lawrence over Sunday.
MI ana Mrs. Harry Grant and son
Earle and Miss INA Clark of Randolph.
visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. III. M.
Clark Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Hannah Mccormick. Glass '0S.
Morse High school. Bath, was graduated
from Gray's Business College in Port
land Friday and will be at her home in
this place Wednesday.
Mrs. Zelda Fitzgerald, who for several
weeks past has been with her daughter.
Mrs. II. NJ. Clark, returned to her home
in Randolph last week.
building an addition to her house which
promises to be q fine and coninodious
structure, adding much to the looks and
convenience Of the place.
In the thunder shower early Friday
morning a large oak tree just across the
road from G.. 3. Putnam's was struck by
lightning, scattering pieces in every di-
rection, one of which was about ten feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24
BATES ALUMNI MEET.
Three Hundred Former Students Gath
err to Honor Their Alma Mater.

Lewiston. Me, June 23.-(SpeciaD The
annual meeting of the Bates College
Alumni Association was held in City hall
Immediately following the Commence
nlent dinner postprandial exercises About
300 members of the association were
present and a very enthusiastic meeting
was held.
Following is a list of those present
William H. Whittum. OF, Boston; George
B. Files. SO. Lewiston; John L. Reade.
So. Lewiston; III. N. Cummings, '06 Au-
burn: E. l.. Hutchinson, 'OS. Canton; f.
l.. Palmer. '99. Dexter; Fl. C. Churchill,
49, Conway. N. H.; John Sturgis, '93. Au-
burn; Francis E. Robinson OF, Lewiston:
George A. Senter. '04. Lyman; Bertha F.
Files, '98, Lewiston; Harriet T. MIliken
o. Augusta F. w. Jackson, 'O7, White
field. !. N. Cox SO. Manchester N. H. :;
Thomas Spooner. '05. Auburn; Edgar A.
Chase. '04. Hartford. Ct; A. W. Potter
II, Lisbon; James Faulkner 'OS, Gardi-
ner; Charles H. Pratt. 0S Turner; George
W. French. '0S. keezar Falls: Fritz w
Baldwin. r. Acworth, NJ FL: Fred M
Buker 80. North Sterling. Ct; Nelson S
Mitchell, '04. New Boston. N. H.: o. b.
Clason. ~. Gardiner: A. S. Littlefeld. 'S7.
Rockland; A. Il. Gilmore. ~, Rockland ::
Thomas A. Roberts, 49, Lebanon, N. II, !;
f.. r. Tetlcy. 49, Topsham; Oscar A. Ste
vers. 49, Ludlow; Elizabeth w. Anthony.
OS. Lewiston: Mabel V. Wood 80, Lew
iston; H. w. Small 80, Wilton; RATHER
inc q. Little, 0S Merrimac, Mass; Eva
c. Wentworth. '0S. Rollingforth, N. H.;
Marion Gladys Ferguson. '0S. Somers-
worth; L. Gertrude Jones. '0s Brunswick.
Thomas J. Cate. 'OS. Laconia. N. H.; Ar
thur N. Peasley. '0S. Lewiston; Herbert
II. Jennings. 'O3, Amcsbury, Mass.
Charles Edison Jenkins. O5. York: Clar-
ence l.. Wheaton, 'OS, West St John, N.
b.: a. =. Norton. 90 Augusta; Ellie l..
Tucker, o. Topsham Fred NJ. Swan, '0i
Boston; II. Leslie Sawyer. '0S. Madison;
Elizabeth c. Spooner, 'OG, Auburn; Percy
c. Campbell, 'OS, Sharon, CT; II. =. Pin
gree, '0S. Auburn; Alice J. Dinsmorc '0S.
Lewiston: George w. French, '0S. Falls
Mills; Frank T.. Sleeper. 81. Sabattus; 0.
c. Boothby, 80. Boston,; M. w. Wey-
mouth, '04 Rockland; Julian c. Wood
man, '06, MelrOse, Mass; Frank Plum
stead. sc. Waterville; J. r. Coy. '06, Lew
iston; George NJ Park '63. Pressure Isle;
Norris S. Lord, '03, Dresden Mills Julia
Clason, '05. Emily Willard. 'O5. Ethel Da-
Wis, '05. A. T. Hinkley, '9s, New York
Winslow G. Smith, 'OS. Chicago; George
Merrill, 'OS, Chicago; Frances M. Mclean,
'O3, Chicago: w. B. Shelton, '92, Florence
Larrabee Shelton, 81, E. w. Small, '93,
JohE r. Dunton, 81, Hazel Donham, '03.
Luther S. Mason. '96 Oliver F. Cults '96
Grace V. Thompson, '04. Gertrude II.
Irish. '07, Maude b. French 'O7, II. M.
| Goodwin. '0s. Alta A Libby, 'O6, w. N
Thompson, 'Ss, N. T. Estes 'O1, Marian e.
(Files) Jackson 'O7, Fred NJ. Buker, 80.
F. A. lMorey, IS, Burton II. Whitman,
'0S. L. b. Costello. '9S, o. NJ. Holman, 'O5,
B. +. Packard, 90. E. A. Nash, TO- Stella
L. Thomas, '0s. Cora E. Edgerly, 49,
Frank E. Sleeper, '67, NJ. T. Newton, 80,
Ralph Morse, 100, Annie NJ. Roberts, 's9,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-24

of Mayor Frank A. Morey who was
unable to be present.
HIN. Irving Merrill, Mayor of Auburn
responded to 1.-THE City of Auburn. "
He made a very happy point nj SHOW
ing that Bates College belonged to both
Lewiston and Auburn. Although their
city governments were different and
self dependent, yet they had common
tie in Bates.
Rev F. f. Baldwin, Bates IL, Of East
Orange, N. j.. responded to toast
and gave a few delightful stories of
his college life while at Bates.
Prof. John r. Brown, ~, who fol-
lowed him, spoke on much the same
lines. Prof. Brown is president Of
Doane University of Crete. Neb.
The last speaker was George S. Dick
erman of New Haven, Conn. formerly
pastor of the Pine street Consrega-
tional church of Lewiston. He spoke
on Southern education.
The last exercises of the week We're
held this evening in Fiske room
given to the graduates and their
friends by President and Mrs. George
c. Chase and the Alumni Association
Nearly 400 people were present. The
entire graduating class received in line
A short program was given followed
by refreshments consisting of ice
cream, cake and punch