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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
EUROPEAN TOURISTS
ARE EXPECTED SOON

Indirect word was received Tues
day morning by Il. Chapple from his
daughter. Rena, who has been touring
Europe and who it was thought might
have been held on the continent by
the authorities there. He received a
card from party in Chicago, who has
a number of friends and relatives in
the party with sMiss Chapple, stating
that he had received a cablegram from
members of the party that they were
sailing from Glasgow on August %.
Mr.. Chapple has been watching the
ship sailings and saw that the ship
she was intending to sail on, the
Letitia. was in Glasgow and he feels
confident that Miss Rena is on the
boat. The ship is expected to land In
Montreal about next Monday.
No word has been received from
Miss Gertrude Wilson since her cable
OF August 3. When she left New
York IL was expected that she would
sail on the return trip August 10.
Since she has not been heard from her
people feel sure that she has been
delayed on the continent.
Wednesday morning-The follow
ing telegram was received this morn
ing by ID. Il. Wilson from Chas ii.
Gates of Toledo, who is the agent
through whom Miss Wilson obtained
her ticket.
Have cable from London advising
Miss Wilson we'll Home September
10 Chas. II. Gates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
IRIS MCELR0Y HAS
RESIGNED AS..TEACHER

The Board of Education has accept
ed the resignation of Miss Iris Nc
Elroy, who had been employed TO
teach the fourth grade in the Central
school. 1t is understood that Miss
McElroy has accepted "A position in
the city school at Cadillac. Her sue
cessor in the local schools has not yet
been chosen although several applica-
tions have been received.
Miss Beatrice Stanton has been
secured to supply for Miss Gertrude
Wilson in case she is unable TO get
back from her tour of Europe in time
TO begin the term next Monday.
S. Y. Baker Of Shelby has been
elected commercial teacher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
STAR THEATRE SHOWS
HIGH CLASS FILMS

We wish To call the attention OF our
readers to the advertisement of the
Star Theatre which appears weekly i'm
the Banner.
The Star Theatre has a reputation.
we'll deserved, of giving to it's patrons
moving pictures OF high class, Eugene
Warner, the proprietor, is an old hand
at the business and knows il
thoroughly. He has connections with
the leading picture agencies which en-
ables him to get the very best pictures
on the market.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26

As you come to the front of the
building you are favorably impressed
with large roomy corner entrance
that extends to you cordial welcome
To enter. Before going inside. how
ever. little time should be taken to
view the new front The big plate
glass windows. that formerly inclosed
the building. have been moved out
nearer the margin of the stone pillars
that support the upper part of the
structure. Above them has been plac-
ed beautiful prism glass that reflects
outside light over the show windows
and back into the store.
The show windows are fioored with
the very best rock maple the boards
Abeing only one and one half inches
wide. Through the edge near the
windows small registers have been
placed. The opening through them
connect with an air vent which ex-
tends through the outer wall beneath
the windows. The outer end OF the
air vent is also covered with a register.
This appliance permits the free cir
culation of air and prevents the FROST
ing of the windows in cold weather.
The background of the windows is
constructed OF nicely figured gum
wood. IL is paneled off in attractive
shapes and stained, as is also the floor.
a restful shade of brown or natural
color. The whole surroundings cause
the articles on display in the windows
TO stand out in bold relief. At night
series OF lights along the upper and
outer margin OF the windows throws a
flood OF light upon the displays from
Just the right direction.
Continued on page p
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
MRS. [. (. ClEMONS
CONTRIBUTES RECIPE

In the Woman and Home depart
ment of the Banner this week is
recipe for canned tomato soup con-
tributed by Mrs. l.. +. Clemons Of this
city. Mrs Clemons has been asked
for this recipe by so many people that
she thought the easiest way would be
TO have the recipe printed
There are many housekeepers i'm
this city and vicinity who have ex-
cellent, tried recipes which other
housekeepers would be glad to know
about. The Banner would be very
glad to receive such recipes for publi-
cation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
MINISTERS CALL UPON
MAYOR UNDERWOOD

The ministers OF the city, compris-
ing the members Of the Ministerial
Association called upon Mayor Under
wood the latter part of the week and
presented their protest regarding pic
ture and vaudeville show. of question
able character.
The Mayor assured them that he
was heartily in sympathy with them
in the suppressing of such attractions
and in favor OF having them sift the
attractions and secure only the best.
He gave them the assurance that he
would cooperate with them in the
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
Otisco Township


Governor: Republican-Ells. 10
Groesbeck l, Linton 6. Martindale 13,
Osborn II.
Democrat--Ferris 6.
Lieutenant Governor: Republican
Dickinson II. Heineman TO- Curtis IA.
Democrat-Beach 5.
Congress: publican-Fordney 80,
Democrat-Smith s.
state Senator: Republican-Powell
3S. Democrat--Higbee
Representative: Republican-War-
ner 40. Democrat-Fuller 4.
sheriff: Republican-Lowre Al,
Democrat-Gaffney g.
Clerk: Moulton 80,
Slye 2, Graham 3. Democrat-Cook 2.
Steele 3.
Treasurer: epublican-Sparks S6.
Democrat-Brown 5.
Register Of Deeds: Republican
Pitt 81, Long IL. Democrat-Dye 5.
Prosecutors: Republican-Caldwe
2. Warner /, Hall 3, Democrat-Locke.
Court Commissioner: Republican
Murphy 33. Howard IL, Eldred 1,
Chase 1, Democrat-Crane 4. Matt
hews s.
Coroners: Republican-Boynto SO,
Clark 81, Democrat-Russ 8, Whitten
4.
Surveyor: Republican-Crawford 33
Drain Commissioner: Republican
Strong 80.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26

new feature that will be added to
the curriculum this year will be
special conferences and meetings of
the teachers and superintendent. At
least one special conference Of the
teachers i'm each building will be held
weekly. The purpose Of these meet
ings will be the discussion OF the local
problems relating to each school. The
conference in the different buildings
will be held on different days. In ad-
dition to these at some time during
each month there will be a
general meeting of all Of the teachers.
An exct llent set of teachers have
been secured for tho ensuing year, and
beyond doubt, the Belding schocis
will exceed i'm efficiency and educat-
ional train nF the accomplishments IF
any former year. The onrollmen; rs
expected to increase this year ever the
Tast In fact ever thing points to a
very successful school year for lel l.
1916.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
ANNOUNCEME ENT

Miss Marguerite Lamb, teacher OF
piano and voice. announces that her
studio will be reopened the week be-
ginning September z. All those
desiring to arrange for lessons may
phone No. 155. or call at 623 SO.
Pleasant street-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
FAIR CROWD GREETED
"SPENDTHRIFT" WED,

The Opera House was about two
thirds filled last Wednesday night to
witness the opening play Of the sea-
son, The Spendthrift," which was
staged by good company. The parts
were well suited to the actors and the
moral lesson drawn was one that
could not help but he beneficial
The play portrayed great lesson
and was filled with commendable re-
buke.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
Wcst Disco Farmers Club

The next regular meeting of the
West Otisco Farmers Club will be
held Thursday, September 3, with Mr..
and Mrs w. b. Travis. whose hospital
ity is so very well known. All are
sure OF royal welcome and feast
of sandwiches and all kinds OF fruit,
served as usual in the evening.
Corresponding Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
MERCHANTS MAKE
GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT

a number of the merchants of Beld-
ing have united in making an an
nouncement which will be OF vital
interest TO the people of this vicinity.
You'n not know what 1t is unless
you turn to page nine OF this weeks
Banner and find out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
A. FRIEDMAN is
NOW LOCATED IN
SPLENDID NEW STORE
GRAND OPENING WILL BE HELD
NEXT SATURDAY. ALL ARE
INVITED

The Metropolitan clothing store is
now comfortably located in its new
quarters at the corner of Main and
Pleasant streets. As the visitor nears
the store he is first attracted by the
large lettered sign painted upon the
east side Of the building. This sign
bears the inscription The Metropoli-
tan. \. Friedman. Prop"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
Third Ward Central
Ellis school

Jennie cipal-Grades
Two-two and Three-one.
Georgia Ellery-Kindergar
Eva A. Weeks-Grades One-one,
One-two, and Two-one.
Fairy Mount-Grades Three-two,
Four-one and Four-two.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
Second Ward school

Lucille Heiser-Principal and Grade
one.
Ruth NJ. Ager-Grade Two.
Cora Guild-Kindergar
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-08-26
BELONG PUBLIC
SCHOOLS TO OPEN
MONDAY, AUG. 81
NEW YEAR BOOK HAS JUST
BEEN ISSUED

Belding Public Schools will open
next Monday. August 81 and the
superintendent and board have issued
the annual year books giving full in
formation regarding the matriculation,
courses offered, and other general
data relating to the years work.
Copies OF these books may be had
by requesting the same from the
superintendent. NJ. T.. Osborne, or
from the secretary of the board Fred
L. Warner.
Four courses of study will be offer
ed in the High School, this year:
College Preparatory, Commercial,
General and Teachers review.
The complete faculty as selected by
the board and superintendent is as
follows:
High School
Morley +. Osborne-Superint
n, G. Nielson-Principa and Mathe-
MATES.
Gertrude Wilson-Languages.
Sylvia Eaton-Sciences
Helen Wright-English and Ameri-
can History
Grace Travis-Literature and His
tory
$. y Baker-Commercial
Rosina Bignell-Manual Training
Nerna l.. Downs-Music and Draw
Third Ward Central
Lulu Payne-Eighth Grade.
Ula Grace-Eighth Grade Assistant.
Stella Maier-Seventh Grade.
Celia Creaser-SiX-two Grade.
Beatrice Morin--SiX-one Grade.
Kate McDonald-Fifth Grade.
Rebecca Nesen-Fifth Grade Assist
ant.
Beulah NJ. Guild-Third Grade.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

Presidents Elected by Minorities.-
One on Gods side is a majority, said
Wendell Phillips Luckily for Ameri-
can presidents majorities are not re-
quired, else good many Of them new
er would have reached the White
House.
Pennsylvania only president, Jas
Buchanan, had nearly 10000 fewer
votes than his competitors. Old
Rough and Ready Taylor landed this
job with only Al per cent of all the
ballots cast.
Lincoln was a decisive minority
president, and he went to the White
House with only 40 out of every 100
votes that were polled. Woodrow Will
son got into office by an almost equal
ly slim minority, having trifle more
than 40 per cent Of all ballots.
Neither time he was chosen presi-
dent did Grover Cleveland have halt
the voters of the United States with
him. Strangely enough, the other
time he was nominated and when he
was beaten by Harrison, Cleveland. al
though the loser, had the greater
number of votes by nearly 100000.
Hence Cleveland won twice on q
minority, but lost once with a plural
| ity.
Tilden had not only more votes thar
Hayes, but more than all his competi-
tors combined, yet he wasn't presi-
dent Garfield. like Hayes, was mi
nority winner.
There seems to be as great luck in
a minority as in the divine right OF
ma jorities.-Philadelph Ledger.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

they must go they knew not whittier.
The Hessians plundered their houses,
and treated them with indignity. The
New York Herald says that fourteen
of Commodore Jones negroes made
their escape within the Federal lines;
the ladies. however, said they wera
stolen.
Here is large family of innocent
and helpless females robbed Of house,
home and property; but this is only
one case. Last Saturday, late in the
afternoon, some dozen ladies and, as
we learn, twenty-five children, passed
by our camp; and found some half
mile below an unoccupied house to
tarry in for the night Here they still
remain, dependent on the soldiers and
surrounding families for sustinence.
They had all come from the other side
of Allandle; and several OF the chill
dren had to be carried in the arms Of
their mothers all the way. For some
reason unknown to us, Gen. Beaure-
gard has abandoned all the Hills" in
our possession along the Potomac, and
retired" his lines two or three miles,
more or less. This act emboldened a
large marauding party, which advanc-
ed from the direction Of Alexandria on
Saturday morning, and burned, we
learn, two churches, and the cottages
of these innocent women and children.
One of the women declared to an ac-
quaintance who carried them provi-
sions on Saturday night, that her
house was set on fire while she and
her child were in it. Do not such out
RACES smell rank to heaven" and will
they not call down the vengeance Of a
God of justice?
We have another question to ask: If
they commit such denominations as
these, and such as have brought the
neck Of poor Maryland" under the
heel of the odious and polluted des-
potism, what would they not do on
South Carolina soil? We are told that
a large fleet and $4,000 men set sail a
few days ago from Fortress Monroe,
for some point or points on the south
ern coast. What is their destination?
Who knows but that they are exulting
with the heart of fiends over the anti
cipated "siege and sack" of Beaufort,
or Georgetown, or even Charleston?
Who can tell that some obscure inlet
of Edisto Island, or elsewhere on our
coast is not the place where they pro-
pose to set their polluting feet Their
pilots know our waters las the seaman
knows the sea-" 1t behooves our state
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

the efym of fhe epoHdedb by

-
most loved Of all the earth; and the
weaker the body grows, the more in
tense becomes the desire of the soul.--
Home. sweet home! there is no spot
like home.
But thanks to the noble hearts which
beat in Virginia bosoms, and in the
bosoms of our comrades, we have lack
ed nothing--no, not thing-in the
way of kindness and attention: and we
are now in a fine state of GONZALES
cence. The whole south will always be
indebted to Virginia-thOugh her citi-
zens have done nothing more than they
felt to be their duty-for her muniii-
cent attentions to the sick, and her
queenly hospitality. The sick soldier
never fails to find home and moth
er in the bosom Of her families, when
he seeks 1t; and those who have loved
ones i'll in the army may rest assured
that all that circumstances will allow,
is being done for them.
Under these kindly auspices and the
clear, brilliant, bracing season of early
autumn, our hospitals are being de-
populated every day. We have had
much sickness in the army of the Po-
tomac," or at least portions of it, since
the battle of Manassas; and some fe-
yer prevails yet; but the dark cloud is
putting on its edge of gold now We
believe that this corps" is in better
plight to grapple with the Hessians, if
they would only come along" than IT
ever was before.
We never knew opinions more dl-
verse on any subject than on the pros
poets of a speedy engagement one will
tell you that he believes in the course
of a month. we shall nave the greatest
battle ever fought on the Continent.
The next man you meet will express
his contempt of the Yankees by saying
you couldn't get them out of Their
holes either for love or money" a
third thinks that We may have 4 guam
tty of sklrmishing, but will go into
winter quarters with nobody much
hurt. Now and then a regiment or
brigade will slip out Il few miles, steal
few negroes. burn few houses. run
off few helpless women and children
and then retire to their dens again.
Last Saturday was week ago,
Commodore Jones family--twO old Ia
dies, three young ladies and two little
girls passed here as refugees from
these vandals. They had a two horse
wagon filled with bedding and CLOTH
ing. an old servant to drive. and a
The elder women rode on the wagon;
the others walked. Thus they had
come ten or fifteen miles, and thus
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

EnqIish Generas.-FOr a full CEN
tury the four most conspicuous Eng
lish generals have been Irishmen.
Wellington, the Iron Duke, had no
peer in British military circles during
the first half Of the last century. He
was Irish clear through, says Girard
in the Philadelphia Ledger.
When the victor at Waterloo moved
off the stage, Viscount Wolseley and
Earl Roberts were youngsters making
their debut. Those two achieved
greater fame during the second half
of the last century than any others.
Both Irish, although Roberts was born
in India.
Now Kitchener is the war lord OF
the British empire, and he comes from
good old County Kerry, the essence of
Irishdom.
1t may, indeed, be a Long, Long
Way to Tipperary," but 1t isn't as long
as the distance to the time when Eng
lands foremost soldier was an Eng
lishman.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

OF the institution are: c. NJ. Smith
president; A. ~ Wood, vice president
r. S. Lipscomb, cashier; NJ. G. Husky
assistant cashier, and j. NJ. Humphries
bookkeeper. .... Mr.. E. S. Mckeown
county superintendent of education
has returned from Battle Creek, Mich
where he spent the past six weeks at
sanitarium. His friends will be glao
to know that his health is improved to
such an extent that he will resume his
official duties with renewed vigor and
enthusiasm. One of the largest ne
gro religious conventions ever held in
Gaffney came to a close Sunday when
southern district number two Of the
colored Fire Baptized Holiness church
adjourned the meeting held with the
local holiness negro church. The con-
vention opened last Wednesday with
more than one hundred delegates and
preachers present from all parts OF
Tennessee North Carolina, South Car
olina and Georgia. .... Farmers in the
western section Of the county are Sc
riously aroused over reports that hog
cholera has invaded the district, and
are contemplating taking steps to pre-
vent the spread Of the disease. Sew
eral hogs have died recently, and upon
examination have appeared to have
been suffering from this malady. 1t is
probable that Clemson college Will be
asked to give instructions for combat
ing the disease. No decision mas
yet been announced by the state board
of canvassers in the contest for coun-
ship between w. E. Moss ana J. F.
PleXico. The decision is expected to
be rendered within few days.
Chester Reporter. Nov. 16: Mr.. Don
aid John Macaulay, who until i'll health
incapacitated him for business. one OF
the leading merchants of Chester died
at Columbia hospital yesterday morn
ing, and was laid to rest in Evergreen
cemetery in this city this morning af-
ter funeral services by the Rev. j. {,
Roper Mr.. Macaulay was sixty years
of age and was a native of inverness
shire Scotland. After serving his APP
premiership in the dry goods business
in the city of Liverpool. Mr.. Macaulay
embarked for this country and located
in the city OF Charlotte. where he re-
mained for several years. Later he
moved To Winnsboro. and few years
afterward To Columbia, where he was
engaged in business with j. l.. MINI
naugh. About eighteen years ago he
moved to Chester. and for years oper-
ated one of the most successful dry
goods stores in this section. Mr.. Ma
caulay's wife was Miss Sallie McMas-
ter. of Winnsboro, who died about
three years ago. leaving the following
children: DR.. Hugh \. Macaulay and
Mrs. Arthur +. Evans, of WaynesborO,
Ga: Mr.. Allen Macaulay and Miss
Katherine Macaulay of Chester; and
Miss Rachel Macaulay, who is stu
dent at Winthrop college. The deceas-
ed was loyal member Of the NJ. +.
church and always took an active in
tcrest in church work. He was man
of the highest integrity. absolutely up
right in thought and word and action:
and no man ever engaged in business
in this community who enjoyed more
of the confidence and esteem Of his
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

Close Quarters.-An Alaskan. pioneer
was telling how crowded certain ship
was during the gold rush. One day
man came up to the captain and said
You will have to give me some place
to sleep"
Where have you been sleeping?"
Well" the passenger replied, Il
have been sleeping on sick man. but
he's getting better now, and he won't
stand it.-St James Gazette.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

The first installment Of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published in our issue Of November IA,
1918. The notes are being prepared
by the editor as time and opportunity
permit Their purpose Is to bring
into review the events Of the past for
the pleasure and satisfaction Of the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction of the present genera
ton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

in this hour of threatened disaster, tc
illustrate her noble motto: 'Anmis
opibusque parat." All her sons here
will look to her for the next month OF
two with anxious hearts: for we believe
she will make these Hessians whose
eyes seem to be lin the ends of the
earth" in their plans, rue the day wher
they attempted to overrun her sol
and, as they would do, leave a desert
behind them. Hopefully
Our Corporal.
(To be continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20

His Part in QuarreI.-Magistrate--I
understand that you overheard the
quarrel between the defendant and his
wife.
WitnesS-Yes, sir
Magistrate-Tell me, If you can
what he seemed to be doing.
Witness-He seemed to be doing thu
listening.-National Monthly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20
Trouble Brewinu.-"It's going To

Trouble BreWIng.-ltS going 10 dc
war to the knife" declared the su-
burbanite, who was feeding his chick
ems.
What now" asked the friend.
why, Binks sent me box Of axle
grease and advised me to use it on my
lawn mower"
"Well?"
We'll, | sent it back and told him To
use it on his daughters voice. Lip
pincott's Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-11-20
(Thursday Morning, October 10, 1861
Editorial Correspondence.

Camp near Germantown, Fairfax
county, Va, Monday morning, Sep
tember 30, 1861.
Dear Enquirer: We commence the
weeks work with letter to you after
this long and dreary silence. To us 1t
has been a period most trying to the
soldier-a period of sickness far from
friends and home. Every one who has
travelled and languished, knows how
yearningly the heart turns to the spot