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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
NJ. |. W|LLOUGHbY
BUYS THE A. B. HULL
JEWELRY BUSINESS

! The A. Il. Hull jewelry store has
been sold to NJ. l.. Willoughby who
with Mrs. Willoughby has moved here
| from Grand Ledge to take immediate
possession of the store.
! The jewelry business which has
been bought by Mr.. Willoughby was
! established by the late A. b. Hull just
Is years ago. 1t is a curious coinci-
dence that in last weeks Banner in the
column entitled Items That Were
News In Bedding 8 Years Ago there
was a little article telling of the es-
Enlistment of the business by Mr.
| Huh.
The first beginnings OF the business
were very small. But from work
bench Mr.. Hull saw the business grow
until his jewelry store became the
largest in any town in Michigan the
size Of Bedding.
When Mr.. Hull lost his health five
years ago Mrs. Hull took charge Of
the store and has conducted il until
the present time. Mrs. Hulrs plans
for the future include an extended
trip west.
Mr.. Willoughby comes TO Bedding
very highly recommended as will be
seen by a clipping from one of the
Grand Ledge papers which we print
elsewhere in this issue. He is an ex-
pert workman both in engraving and
watch repair work and is a graduate
optician from the Northern Illinois
College of GEOLOGY and Opthalmology.
Mrs. Willoughby will assist in the
store
Because of the fact that the jewelry
stock is large Mr.. Willoughby has de-
cided to have a big reduction sale
which is advertised on page of this
issue.
Ray Waldo who has been connected
with the store for some years will
continue with Mr. Willoughby for the
present at least
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
SECURED
TEN DEER WHILE
IN NORTH WOODS

Arthur Mccoy, Ed. Jersey. Fred
Benton and Leopold Krupp came back
from their hunting trip in the north
woods OF the Upper Peninsula last
Friday. They with Mr.. Jerseys son
killed ten deer.
One OF the deer killed by Mr.. Nc
Coy is fine buck with large perfect
antlers.
While in the woods Mr.. Mccoy set
stee1-traps for game and caught two
large bald headed eagles. One of
them few away with the trap and a
block OF wood TO which IL was at
tached. The bird was unable to carry
the load far and when 1t dropped to
the ground IL broke the trap and
escaped. The other eagle was cap
tured. From tip to tip OF its wings
the creature measures about seven
feet Mr.. Mccoy is having the bird
mounted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25

The following items were clipped
from the Banner of November 25,
1896.
The Banner is printed little early
this week so that the force may give
thanks, etc.
Mr. Chris Hansen of Hotel Bedding
and Miss Emma Olson visited Miss
Mile Nielsen at Greenville Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. T. +. Ireland was in Green
Vile Monday to see Miss Nelson. the
young lady who was so badly burned
at her home, finding her much inn
proved.
George Bladder of Ionia received a
draft for twenty cents from Chicago
last week. This is what is left after
the commission merchants have de-
Quoted their share from the proceeds
Of the sale of one hundred bushels of
choice apples.
1t is stated the following unique
sign is posted on the barn OF a near
by farmer. IF any man or womans
cows or oxes gets into my pasture,
his or her tail will be cut off, as the
case may be. / am a christian man
and pay taxes, but d---n a man who
let's his animals run loose"
w. -. Ballou who has been out on
a business trip, Of few weeks, states
that business prospects for the com
ing year in the basket trade are very
encouraging. This is the season of
the year when baskets are not so
much in demand but they will con-
tinue for future orders.
The Bedding Shoe Company, so re-
ports President +. II. Spencer, is get
ting in line with a new line Of samples
that are winners. They have been
shipping a large number Of pairs
from the very best stock and are re-
ceiving many compliments on the
goods from dealers throughout the
state and large orders have recently
been received.
The Belding bicycle track will be
converted into a skating rink this
winter and the boys and girls will
have an opportunity of indulging in
that sport under the electric lights.
The promoters of the bicycle track
played a losing game in fitting up the
ground for hiking purposes, but If the
winter season is favorable, there is no
doubt but they will recover their loss
with interest. The contract was let
Monday to George Blett for enclosing
1t with a high board fence and put
ting the grounds in first class shape
for flooding. The water main has
been tapped and connections made
for turning on the water. A COM
Portable house will be built for the
use and comfort Of patrons.
An editor works 365h days in a
year to get out SO issues of his paper
that's labor. Once in a while some-
body pays a years subscription
that's capital. And once in a while
some dead beat takes the paper for
a year or two and vanishes-thats
anarchy. But after while justice will
overtake the last named creature, for
there is a place where he will get his
deserts-that's -.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
F. R. BULLS MEETING
WITH GOOD SUCCESS

+. r. Bulls of Didsbury, Alberta,
and a former business man of Beld-
ing. writes to the Banner, enclosing
a clipping from a local paper there,
telling OF his success in the hotel
business.
Mr.. Bulls left for Didsbury about
a year ago. He and c. Baker or
ganized a company and built and
opened the Didsbury Hotel The
hosiery has fifty-two rooms and is
one of the best in that part Of the
country. Mr.. Bulls has purchased
Mr.. Bakers interest and is now
president and manager of the COM
pany. He reports an excellent bust
ness.
In speaking of a hunting trip in
that section Of the country Mr.. Bull
lis said: "A party of us went over to
the Rockies. a distance Of forty miles
few days ago on a hunting trip. We
got 336 partridges and prairie chick
ems. We saw several bears, two
moose and some deer. Our big game
season opens Monday and we will
sure have some Of this big game then.
We have very fine weather and an
excellent climate"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
Dawson Case On Trial

When the Ionia circuit court open
ed Monday morning r.. c. Cannon, Pat
Costello and w. ID. Hall from the
three wards Of Belding and Earl Nor
ton Of Otisco all of whom were drawn
on the list Of jurors for this term. were
called on the first case. The case was
that of the People VS.. John Dawson
of this city and the charge gross in
decency. Upon examination Hall and
Costello were disqualified and excused
from the case.
The Chas. Dixon case vas on cali
but has not come up for tria; yet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
FOLEY CATHARTTC TABLETS

Are wholesome. thoroughly cleans
ing, and have stimulating effect on
the stomach, liver and bowels.
Regulate you with no gripping and no
unpleasant after effects. Stout people
find they give immense relief and
comfort, Anti-bilious. Warren Spof-
ford, Green Bay, Wis, writes: Foley
Cathartic Tablets are the best laxative
ever used. They do the work
promptly and with no bad after eff
fects." Try them. Sold by Wortiey
& French and Connelrs Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
PLANS OFFERED TO
GIVE SCHOOL CREDIT
FOR BIBLE STUDY

meeting of the pastors and the
Sunday School superintendent Of the
city and Supt. NJ. +. Osborne and
Prin. n. c. Nelson of the local public
schools was held Monday TO consider
the North Dakota plan of bible study
This plan consists in giving high
school credit for bible study in Sun
day Schools providing definite courses
are offered under competent instruct
ors and examinations are passed the
same as in High School subjects.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
BELDING GRANGE WILL
HOLD A BIG FAIR

The Bedding Grange through their
committee on arrangements are plan
ming To have a fair in the council
rooms of the city hall during the week
of the poultry show, December 10 to
fS inclusive. Displays OF cooking,
baked goods and farm products will
be shown and prizes awarded.
All oranges and all farmers are in
vited TO attend the show and con-
tribute articles
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
'WID". HOWE HONORED
BY SONS OF VETERANS

The Sons of Veterans entertained at
the G. A. II. hall last Friday evening
In honor OF vivid" Howe who was
eighty years of age on that day. Mr.
Howe enjoyed the evening very much
and at the conclusion of the regular
program of the evening he started up
an old familiar selection on the
violin and some OF the comrades
present danced one Of the old time
dances for the amusement of the
crowd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
Herbert c. Hall Wins Out

Alfred Locke, democrat, was un-
successful in the recount on prosecu-
tor, Herbert c. Hall, his republican
opponent, winning out by 81 plurality,
which was more than twice the plur-
atty officially registered for Hall be-
fore the recount.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
Furniture Bargains

On page 3 OF the Banner will be
found an announcement of the Harris
Sample Furniture Co. OF Grand Rap
ide. This company is conducted by
l.. Harris now and has no connection
with any other store. Some fine bar
gains are offered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
BELDING MAY INSURE
THE CITY EMPLOYEES

Bedding may arrange to come un-
der the Workmen's Compensation
Law. The matter was under con-
sideration by the common council at
it's meeting Friday night and while
no action has been taken il is ex-
pected that at an early meeting the
proposition will be adopted. An in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
Ladies' Literary CInh.

The last regular meeting of the L.
l.. r. G. was held at the home of Mrs
Elmer W. Little, Thursday, November
-. Three excellent papers on home
economies were given. AT the con-
clusion of the program a Bohemian
lunch was served by the committee in
charge. The next meeting will be
held at the home Of Mrs. Ambrose
Spencer, Thursday. December 8.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
Grattan Cleaners

The Grattan Ancient Order of
Cleaners will hold their next regular
meeting with Mrs. Mary Sears OF
Belding. Saturday. December 5th.
After dinner will come the annual
election of officers after which there
will be just a short program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
COKE! COKE! COKE,

We handle Solway Coke. People
who have used it do not need a re-
commend. Those who have not used
ii need only to try it to be convinced
that it is superior to other coke-one
ton will produce as much heat as a
ton of hard coal and at less cost
Il. CHAPPLE a. co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
L.. Il A. Nj. Election

Next Monday night November 80.
is the time for the annual election of
officers in Silk City Lodge No. 355 f.
and A. M. All members are expect
ed to turn out to this important meet
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25
DIR. Wishart Gave Talk

The talk on the War in Europe by
Rev. DR.. Wishart of Grand Rapids at
the Baptist church last Wednesday
evening was very interesting. A good
sized audience was in attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25

surance policy. IL one is taken out.
will cover all elected city employees.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25

The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Elmer Cook at the city hall, Friday
afternoon at $3.50.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-25

Successful
Shoe
Selling
depends largely
upon these two
things
LIST. Our effort to
satisfactorily N d
pleasingly fit your
feet with footwear
of a sort which will
justify our every
claim for it with sat-
isfaction and pleas
ure to yourself.
End. And further
more - when mis-
takes shall occur
our willingness to
fairly adjust all diff
terences.
Your experience will
prove that we stand
true on these princi-
pies.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
Nebraska
Platform" Kelley
Changes His Mind
About Those Votes
ICON a sad cUrrespondent.l


X LINCOLN, Dec be.-(speelal)-I. f.
Fults of Beaver city, who VIII face a
contest when the legislature meets In
order to hold his seat In the house, Is in
the city and expects to stay over 10 the
meeting Of the bar association on Mon
day and Tuesday of next week,
MIR Fuits was elected 10 the Legislature
by plurality of five vuses, his nearest
competitor being ], Va Kelley more
widely known as platform Kelley"
While Kelley was very particular IN the
session of the legislature a few years
ago TO insist that everything In the DEM
ocratie platform should be enacted into
law, which was responsible fer his bei1g
dubbed Platform Kelley indications
are that ne Is not such suckler for a
platform unless Il reads his way.
The day after election the unofficial
figures on representative I'm Furnas
county showed MI Kelley two votes TO
the good over B'ults with q smile he
said 70 Fultsl "Two votes are just as
good as a hundred" A little later the
vote showed Fults three votes TO the
good, and when the official count was
made. two moro were added TO the Fults
majority, making five votes more than
Kelley Now Mr., Kelley has changed
hls mind about two votes being good as a
hundred and evidently considers that five
votes count a hundred In the other direc-
ton Mr. Kelley's platform appears 60
read both ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
COLD WAYE EAST
FROM MISSISSIPPI
Thermometer d Thirty-TwO Degrees
Below Zero at Northfield,
Vermont
EIGHTEEN BELOW AT PEORIA
Low Temperature Prevails from the
River " AtisntiO Coast and "s
Far south ~ F1OFida--
ColaerNin south Tonight.

WASHINGTON. Dec 9e.--A cold wave
held the country from the Mississippi TO
the Atlantic coast In It's grip today and
broke the December temperature records
In many places.
Thirty-two degrees below zero was the
temperature at Mortified, VT, while Al
bany, N. Y, reported l6 degrees below
zero; Hartford Conn, 4 degrees below;
Syracuse. N. Y. IL degrees below. and
Peoria, ILL.,. IS degrees below.
The extremely cold weather extended
southwark as far as the Florida PENN
sula and below zero temperatures were
recorded In New England. interior of
New York. West Virginia, Michigan. IL
linois, northern Missouri. Iowa Wiscon-
sin. Minnesota and North Dakota.
Lower temperatures were promised
for tomorrow In the south Atlantic states
but in the region OF the great lakes, New
York, New England and the lower Ohio
valley II will grow somewhat warmer. II
viii moderate also In the middle Atlantic
states, the upper Ohio valley and the
lower Mississippi valley on Sunday
Generally fair weather was predicted
for Sunday nearly everywhere east OF
the Mississippi river. except that snow
flurries are probable IN the upper lake
region.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27

morning ana cropped total Of fourteen
bombs.
Two persons we're killed aud two others
wounded.
Several houses n Nancy wsre slightly
damaged, but none ~ the public build-
inrs was injured.
This II the first report Of any hostile
activity on the part Of a Zeppelin AGAINST
a French city. The last notable exploit
Of n Zeppelin was ever Antwerp, when
such = ship flew over that Belgian $50
port In the early weeks Of the war and
threw down bombs.
Nancy has a population Of about 100 900.
II IL due cast from Paris and about ten
miles from tho German frontier.
The Berlin official announcement OF
today said German Rirmon had thrown
medium siEod bombs into the outskirts
OF Nancy, IN retaliation for the throwing
OF bombs by = French Rirman into nm
unnamed German village.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
HOOSIER OFFICIALS JAILED
Terre Hsute Mayer, Sheriff, Circuit
Judge and others Indicted,
CHARGED WITH CORRUPTION
ALLEGATIONS OF Illegal Conduct re-
Eardian Election iH Indiana
city Ga last No
Vember,

lNuIANAPoLls bee, mr-CharHed in
indictments with attempts 10 ee-rapt the
election uf November last IN Terre
Haute, Dom NJ. Roberts, mayor OF TCrro
Hauts, an announced candidate for the
democratic nomination for governors In
1916, was taken In custody by Unitod
states M0rshai Mark storun. Terra
HRutte, today.
Roberts, accompanied by Judge Hi II.
Redman OF tho Viso circuit court, an
swered a summons and sought the mar.
shal at his hotel At first Roberts. Red
man and Storen would not talk. but lRtoE
the mayor admitted that both he and
RedmAn had been placed under arrest
Able Co Furnish bond.
County Sheriff Dennis Shea. who AurN
rendered voluntarily earlier In the morn
ins. emerged from Marshal storen's TEN.
pororAy office In n hotel shortly after
noon and announced that he had been
able to furnish bond,
The arrests this morning, nineteen n
number, bring the total taken in custody
by the United States officials to sixty
five. forty-six hAvinging been rounded
up last night.
City Judge Thomas Smith, John NJ
Mssselink, city sealer OF weights anC
measures and a member OF the last Iegis
lature. and Maurice walsh. county seaier
also surrendered. Masselnk was the firs
to DO released on bond Among thos'
taken in custody today were William
Doyle, brother OF Sylvester Doyle aotinl
chief OF police; Dan Albin and Niok Bur
son. saloon keepers In the foreign sectiol
OF the city; Charles Miller, q livery man
Emo Harns custodian OF the city hall
Earl Hardness, a bartender; Joseph KEEL
ley, q bartender: George Woodall. a sa
loon keeper. and John n Groom Greer
and Harms served as election inspectori
at the last election.
Seventy-Four Are Arrested.
With the arrest OF Edward Drtscoll
secretary OF the democratic city commit
tee, and an employe In the city engt
neers office; Robert Lloyd. a member OF
the police department. and seven others
the total number OF arrests was brought
up to seventy-four this afternoon.
Judge Redman furnished bond OF S10,oOC
this afternoon and was released. Judge
Smith and Masselink also were released
on bond.
Frank c. Daley. United States distT1o
attorney, who condOcted the Investtga
ton before the federal grand jury. sail
today he would take up at onoO tho In
dianapolis election cases. whore IL 4
claimed frauds were committed at ths
November election Evansville may also
come in for an Investigation. as com
plants have been filed alleging frauds.
United States courts have Jurisdictior
in the proposed investigation because q
United States senator and a member %
congress wore elected az tho last general
election
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
Building and Loan
Company Shows Big
Gain for the Year

The usual Per cent ptr uInnn divi-
dend was declared to all stockholders By
the board OF directors of the Omaha Loan
ana Building association at the saun-
annual meeting held Thursday. whsn tins
Secr0tary's report was read ana ap-
proved The total dividend declared wa
$l74. e2.Ss for ths-l six months. In Ad-
dition to the dividends. s10.n1.H was
added to the reserve fund.
The increase IN aAsets for the year 1Bl4
was see, RSs.sa, making total assets OF
H.Ds.oH.8.
The Conservative Loan and Savings
association alaO dsalarsd a per Ont
dividend, the amount being Sai0og0. and
added SD,SOO 10 uhs contingent t4sarve,
bringing that tDtm up 10 S250R0. The
total MT resources OF the Conservative
are now U.S5Q.eoo. an tncrsaas Of $, OOORO
I'm fhs yMNn
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
VALIDITY OF ORDINANCE
COMES UP IN LAWSUIT
cFrom a staff CORRESPONDENT. }

EdNCOLN, Dec, 28-(Special.l-1A case
Involving the validity OF an Omaha city
ordinance which provides that whom
buildings are moved across q street car
limo the car company shall pay tho cost
Of removing the electric trolley wires, has
been appealed 10 the supreme court by
The Omaha q Ceuncil Bluffs street Rail-
way company,
The appeal h against ruling oe tho
Douglas county district court, which de-
ereed that the company should raise Its
wires or otherwise remove them when so
notified by any Individual desiring b
move building under the lines Of the
company, The complaint against the
company was made by w, II. Barnunn, .
house mover. and the district court held
In favor OF Barnum.
The company sets osEt that Barnun h
private Individual and therefore noe
entitled to the rights he demands oc the
company, The cost OF removing wires
ls from s. to $40 per time,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
Many Youngsters
Are Provided at
The Helping Hand

Sixty youngsters were given big
Christmas dinner. including chicken and
raft OF side dishes, at Helping Hand
Mission. 1919 LeavunwoTth street, yestor-
day afternoon.
The poor youngsters in that neighbour
hood were invited in between and
o'clock. ana they came In gangs Of fif-
tscn to twenty.
A big long table, running from end 70
END Of tho mission room. was loaded
with delicsoies, The fathers and mothers
and guardians came with some OF the
childron,
After the dinner Rev. c. N. swihAr,
made n short speech. addressing himself
TO the youngsters and their elders. who
werO present,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
New, Note. fram west Point,

WEST POINT, Neb,, Dec, @--<Spectals
The West Point Milling company today
shipped 100 sacsos OF flour, the donation OF
the citizens OF West Point 10 Belgium
sufferers,
News has reached the city OF the mar
Y4age at Pierce, Neh>, Of otto Prawitz and
Miss Alice Ayers, which occurred
Wednesday morning at that place The
newly married pair win nnak~ their home
on the Prawitz farm north OF West
Point.
Henry RasmuS a young farnsar Of this
vicinity, was married TO Mrs Isabella
Better Of the east side. by County Judge
Dewald at his Office Friday, afternoon,
The bride Il tho widow Of the late Charles
Better, They VIE lire on their farm In
Cunning township
Marriage licenses hare been issued dur
ing tho week to the toalow1ngs Anton
Stieren and Miss Nary RoaS, Henry RaS-
mus ana Miss Isabella Better.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-27
GERMANS ASSERT
TRIUMPH IN WEST
Berlin Official Report Tells Of Big
Victory Over Allies Near
Nieuport.
FOES ATTACKS REFUSED
Fourteen Bombs Dropped Into VII
lREs OF Nancy ~ TeutOn Avi-
atOr, says Message from
that Place,

BERLIN. Dec @.-CBy Wireless 20
LondonO-The official announcement on
the progress of the war given out In Ber-
lin this afternoon relates German sue
cosses In the western arena OF the war.
English and French attacks near Nieu-
port have been repulsed. The statement
refers to engagements elsewhere In
France, but either makes no mention OF
the outcome, or says the situation re-
mains unchanged.
In Russia tho Germans took prisoners
near LotEen; ceased their attacks on the
Bzura river. and were successful on the
Pilioa- The text OF the announcement
follows:
Near Newport during tho night OF
December 94-25, attacks delivered by
English and French troops were repulsed.
THE success OF the battle with English
and Indian contingents near st. Hubert
can be better judged today. Nineteen
officers and dS men were taken prison
era. while fourteen machine guns. twelve
mine throwers and other war material
was captured. Tho enemy left moro than
5000 dead on the field. The English asked
for q cessation OF hospilitles to bury the
dead Our losses were comparatively
small.
Many Minor Engagements,
''Some minor engagements have taken
place at I4ihonS southwest of Amiens
and at Tracy-Le-Val, northeast of Com
piegne, We captured 800 prisoners
In the Vosges. south OF Diedoishauser
ana In upper Alsaoo, west OF Sennehelm,
and also at point to the southwest o.
Altkirch. there were small engagements
yesterday. but tho situation remains un.
changed
The evening Of December % a French
airman THEW nine bombs on a certain
small village. No troops were stationed
at this place. There was only hos
pital. which was plainly marked. Nc
damage OF consequence was done. In
reply to this aerial attack and also the
throwing OF bombs on the open town OF
Freiburg, which is not defended, and
outside the zone OF operations. German
airmen threw medium sized bombs into
tho outskirts Of Nancy.
Russian attacks In the viniclty OF
L.otzen hRve been repulsod. and we took
loo prisoners. In North Poland. to the
east OF the Vistula, the situation remains
unchanged. We have ceased our attacks
ON the Bxura river. On the right bank
OF the PilIca, TO the southeast OF 1cmRs-
COW, our offensive has been successful.
Further to the south the situation TO
msIns unchanged"
Bombs Dropped Into Nancy,
PARIS. Dec 2d-A dispatch received
here from Nancy says that zeppelin
airship flew over that city early this