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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
TAKE OUT MY AD"

Last week DR.. Little hao a small ad-
vertisement inserted in the Banner
regarding a farm he had for sale. on
Monday morning he notified the office
to take out the advertisement as he
had sold the farm. In speaking OF the
success that he had with the adver-
tisement DIR. Little said, Say take that
add out OF the paper, | have sold the
farm. II have been kept busy answer
ing the telephone almost ever since
the paper came out. l suppose that l
have had upward OF forty calls in re-
gard to It, l am surprised at the sue
cess Of the advertisement"
This is only one sample OF the way
our advertising department is giving
it's users the best of service. A certain
lady placed a for sale advertisement
OF some hens that she wished to sell,
in last weeks issue. She called
the office only few hours after the
paper had gone into the mails and or
dered the advertisement out with the
assertion. 81 have sold the chickens"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
UNEXPECTED DEATH
Of MRS. EVA STACEY
DISTINCT SHOCK
HAD BEEN SICK ONLY TWO
WEEKS. EASTERN STAR AT
TEND IN BODY.

Following a two weeks illness, with
ulcers of the stomach, in which she
suffered the greatest of agony, Mrs.
Eva Stacey, wife of Harry Stacey, liv-
ing on Alderman street, passed to her
eternal rest late Saturday afternoon.
Mrs Stacey was formerly Eva Kenne-
dy and was born in Essex, Ontario in
1884. She was married TO Mr.. Stacey
n mechanic in one of the local mills,
December 26th. 1905.
Abc IT six years ago she was con-
yer. and a short time after became
member Of the Methodist church,
where she has been an active worker
ever since, taking n prominent part
especially in the singing. Only two
weeks before her death she was in
her place ut the church, and was very
optimistic in her views Of the future.
Mrs. Stacey was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, now
Of Stanwood, Michigan. The mother
has spent the winter with her daugh-
ter here, mainly for the company that
she could afford in the home.
She leaves beside the husband to
mourn her loss, n mother, father,
sister Ethel Of Detroit. and a brother
Guy, Of the same place, The latter is
even now critically III in his home.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church Tuesday after
noon, Rev. w. T.. Doty officiating. The
Eastern Star. of which she was
member attended in a body. Inter-
ment was made in the River Ridge
cemetery.
Mrs. Stacey's death came as a dis
tinct shock to most of her friends as
few of them even knew of her sick
ness. She will be greatly missed in
the community. ard especially in
the church circles where she had
worked so faithfully.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
LIBRARY BOARD
WANT USE OF THE
MAYORS QUARTERS
MAIN OBJECT BEING THAT 1T is
LOCATED ON GROUND
FLOOR.

L. L. Chapple appeared before the
Board OF Education at their meeting
last Wednesday night for the purpose
OF securing their permission TO use the
Mayors room in the City Hall for
library purposes. The board consider
ed that the right OF granting the room
was not in their power, however, as
the right to its use had been given to
them by the council only as meeting
place. While they were perfectly will
ling that the library board use it in
conjunction with themselves they
thought ii best to refer the question
TO the council for a decision.
The library boards object in asking
for the use of the room is primarily
because il is located on the ground
floor, and it's use would mean much to
the older people and children who
would be fatigued by climbing the
stairs to upper rooms. Nothing defi-
mite has been done by the board, and
probably will not be done until the
new council ratifes the ordinance that
makes it possible to raise a library
fund by taxation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
FOLLOWS
HUSBAND TO REST
WITHIN TEN DAYS

For the second time almost within
week death entered the Ryerson
home, on south Bridge street last Wed
nesday night March 18th. This time it
was the mother that was taken, the
father having gone before on Tuesday
of the week previous. Mrs Ryerson
whose maiden name was Adelaide
Finch was born in Orleans
County, n. Y. i'm 1859. She was mar
ried to Edmund Ryerson in 1881 and
then moved To Alma soon after, and
later came to Belding. She was, for
many years a member and earnest
worker in the Baptist church.
She was one OF five children, the
two brothers are now dead but the
sisters Mrs. Edwin Hunt Of Stanton
and Mrs. Eugene Harrington of 1tha-
ca still survive. She also leaves three
children, Albert and Joseph the lat
ter 13, and Mrs. Eloise Goliath.
Funeral services were held at the
home Thursday Afternoon by Rev. w.
a. Bliss and the remains were taken
to Alma Friday morning for burial
beside her husband.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
LOCAL POLITICS
CONTINUES TO BE
RATHER CHAOTIC

Since talking with his many friends
in regard to the matter Mayor A. M.
Hall has come to the conclusion that
il his party places him on the ticket
for mayor and he is elected he will
accept the office for a second term.
Clifton Green is considering the pos
sibilities of securing the city clerk
ship on the republican ticket if the
progressives and the republicans fail
to get together on a citizen ticket.
Three men will be elected as members
Of the cosncil TO. take the place Of
Daniel Skellenger. Henry Gildemeister,
and Robert Olds. Rumor does not
confirm anyone for these offices as yet,
although Vern Brown OF the second
and Il. r.. Hudson of the first are be-
ing talked by the republicans.
Fred Spencer is talked again, by the
democrats, for supervisor Of the first
ward. Joseph Angel will not make
another race for the office in the Sec
ond ward and w. Il. Travis has decided
to seek the office. Ward caucuses have
not yet been called by the republicans
and their moves have not been defi-
nitely determined.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
COURSE
NUMBERS SELECTED
BY THE COMMITTEE
MUSICALS. ONE LECTURE,
ONE ENTERTAINER.

The committee in charge OF the
Belding Entertainment Course met
last Friday night and selected the at
fractions for the coming years course.
The course will come from the Red
path Bureau the same as last year. An
exceptionally good list of attractions
have been obtained and more money
will be put into the course to bring
the better numbers here. The num-
bers as selected will be composed OF
three musicals, one entertainer and
one lecturer. A move is on foot to Sc
cure a special number in the person
Of Montviile Wood. This will require
still more money and the substituting
Of him for one of the numbers already
selected.
BY the list as prepared the Music
Makers will be returned TO us again
The Military Girls, and the Bolanders,
two Of thevery best musical talents on
the road will come and especially for
theschildren, both old and young, Reno
the Magician will appear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
MAYOR a. Nj. HALL

why favor paving Main street and
it's two cross streets one block each
way is twofold.
1st | believe that it will advance
the value of every piece of property
in the city more than it will cost, and
at the same time be a source of pride
and comfort to every user of the
street.
End. I believe that it will greatly
improve the sanitary condition OF the
city, the general nature of the land
here, being a swampy, quick sand
soil which will always make our streets
very hard to keep in good condition
and in wet season the filth, that nat
urally will accumulate on n street used
as much as our main street, and which
it is impossible to remove, makes a
place for the breeding Of all sorts Of
contagious diseases and is "A menace
to the public health in general.
In regard 10 the cost l believe that
/ have placed the estimate very high
when | say $4,000 to the city at large
which will mean that bonds sold at
Az per cent will cost citizen owning
house valued at $1,000, As cents per
year for the benefit of the pavement
against mudhole on the street,
While l favor the pavement ! do not
urge it, but | do and have felt that if
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
COMMON COUNCIL DIV
IDED ON AMOUNT OF BILL

Some members of the council be-
came agitated at the meeting last Fri
day night when the allowing Of city
bills claimed their attention. Accord
ing TO City Clerk Engemann, arrange
ments had been made with Janitor
Moore to feed the inmates OF the Jail
at sixteen and two-thirds cents per
meal, that being a price at which
Homer Unger would feed them. At
the Friday night meeting a bill was
rendered for these meals at a higher
rate. Some of the council were in
favor OF allowing the bill, it is claim
ed, and a lively discussion ensued in
which some unpleasant things were
said. AS a result of the argument the
bill was finally reduced TO the correct
figures and the amount allowed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
MOTHER COMES
TO RECOVER SON
LOST MONTHS
FAMILY SEPARATED MONTHS
AGO FATHER AND son
THOUGHT DEAD.

Mrs. William Pickard, formerly OF
Alberta, Canada. but recently of Mil
waukee, wisconsin, was in the city
Monday to secure and take away her
ten year old son whom she had sup
posed TO be dead. 1t seems that about
five years ago she was divorced from
fher husband and in the settlement he
became possessor OF the boy.
Recently Mrs. Pickard lived in Can
ada, leaving there for Milwaukee
where she worked in a hospital.
She had heard, several months, ago
that Pickard was dead and also that
the son was not alive. While in Mil
waukee, however, she learned that
the boy was alive and lived some place
in Michigan with his grand parents,
Iysander and Hattie Pickard. Know
ing that they lived in st. Louis, Michi-
gan she started a search for the boy
through the marshall at that place. 1t
was found that the family had re-
Gently moved to Belding and accord
ingly the case was referred to James
Meginley of this city and he reported
that the child was here.
The grandparents claimed to have
adoption papers for the boy but none
were produced while the mother was
here and she was allowed to take the
child away with her on Monday eve
ming II is understood that she went
to Big Rapids where she has employ
ment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Rehearsals for alice in Wonder
land" are beginning now to mean a
good deal for those taking part have
progressed sufficiently to put into
their roles a good deal of action and
spirit and the pretty story is assum-
ing rarely interesting proportions. 1t
would seem that this production
would prove a great success and all
those who have the interest OF the
Pythian Sisters SO much at heart are
doing everything in their power to
make II so beyond doubt. There are
to be pretty costumes, fetching songs
and dances, ell sorts OF charming
scenic electric light effects and bright,
swinging chcruses which will be pleas
ing snccialtes in the production. The
moonlight dance OF the FAIRIES garbed
in white with strands of silver tinsel
cannot fail TO present resplendent
suectacle. The floral drill in which
So flower girls carrying floral ropes
give fascinating dances, will be an
other splendid feature.
Don't forget the dates March 18th
and 18th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
LOVERS SMALL
N STATURE MEET
WITH DIFFICULTIES
CUl'ID HAD \ TUSSLE IN JOIN
ING TWO BELDING YOUNG
PEOPLE.

Cupid is not always so easy on low
ers rs wosld seem. Percy III. Huebuer
is confident of that fact since his ex-
periences Of a few days ago in trying
10 have his sweetheart Miss Mary
Lawton made legally his. The. are
married, however, and this is how At
happened.
Percy came TO the city clerk and
asked him to send down TO Ionia and
secure him a marriage license. He
was truthful about telling Miss Law
tons age but added that her mother
had given her consent to the marriage.
when the papers were sent into the
clerks office the license was refused
until a written consent was received
from the mother. Mr.. Huebuer went
again to the city clerks office and had
Mr.. Engemann telephone to Ionia and
explain that the mother lived in Grand
Rapids and that she really had given
her consent. This line OF talk would
not go with the County Clerks office
and Percy was left in despair.
This was last Thursday and by Fri
day morning the couple had made ar
rangements to go to Grand Rapids
and secure the presence of the mother.
one went NllH lHtIn " the COURT lOuSt
and the long sought papers were soon
forthcoming. The couple returned to
Belding in the evening as man and
wife. and happy.
Mr.. Huebuer lives at the home of
Mrs. Kate Shannon and is her eight
eenth boarder who has been married
in less than four years, fifteen of the
eighteen having been men. The diff
culties met by Huebuer were probab-
~ due to the smallness in stature of
the contracting parties he only weigh
ing 11S pounds while the bride is even
smaller. Mrs. Shannon is not certain
whether she wants to attempt the
marrying off OF any more boarders un-
til they have grown beyond the sus-
picious limit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
VERY PROMINENT
LODGE MEMBER WAS
BURIED SUNDAY
HAD BEEN IN POOR HEALTH FOR
MORE THAN TWENTY
FIVE YEARS.

In the loss OF William Anderson
late last Wednesday night this com
munity has given up another OF its
fine citizens. Mr.. Anderson has been
in poor health for more than twenty
five years, being confiedn 10 his bed
from time to time in all of that period.
About thirty years ago, soon after
marrying Arletta Goodhue in 1881,
they went to Wyoming for his health,
but after living there a short time
they found the climate and altitude
unsuited to his needs, and returned to
Belding where they have since resid-
ed.
Mr.. Anderson was a lather and
carpenter by trade, and with all his
i'll health has worked most enthusi-
astically at il. Only a few minutes
before his death an exceptional
amount OF courage was shown by him,
when he moved freely about the home
and talked jokingly.
VIM. Anderson was member of
the Masonic Lodge Of this place hold
ing the office of worshipful master
two terms The lodge conducted the
funeral services Sunday afternoon
from the home, burial being in the
River Ridge cemetery. He was
known among his friends, for his dry
humor, and had made the assertion
repeatedly that the worse he treated
man the better he liked him.
Mr.. Anderson was born in Dundas,
Ontario, in 1860. His mother Mrs.
John Anderson still lives there, as
does also a sister, Miss Grace Ander-
SON Besides these he also leaves
three sisters, Mrs. Neil Mckay. Ham
/ ilton, ont. Mrs, G. II. Kendall, St
Katherines, Ont; and Mrs. Jean
/ Hughes, Hamilton, Ont. and two
brothers John OF Philadelphia and
/ Robert OF Brooks, Alberta. The one
child a daughter Mrs. b. l.. Strunk
lives in Belding adjoining the parents
/ home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
TRADITIONAL POT
OF GOLD LEFT BY
INDIANS UNKNOWN
VISIONS RELATING TO IT'S LOCA-
TJON FAIL TO DISCLOSE 1T
TO SEEKERS.
SOMETHING OF THE
SURROUNDING MYSTERY
Supposed to Have Been Hidden by Old
John WabaSls in
The 10's.

Back about sixty-nine years ago the
government made an agreement with
the John Wabasis tribe of Indians who
lived along the banks OF Flat river
from Greenville to Lowell, whereby
they would be paid a reasonable price
for the lands which they inhabited. This
money was to be paid to them at regu-
lar intervals and in given amounts.
When the time came to pay this mon
ey the Nich-e-no-ba Undians) gath
cred in camp to receive il. on these
occasions they had a liberal supply Of
whiskey on hand to celebrate. Two
or three Of the bunch, however, were
detailed to keep watch of the camp
during the celebration and keep
chance enemies out.
During one Of these celebrations
the old chief, John Wabasis, is re-
membered to have secreted the whole
OF the paid installment away Tor his
personal belongings. This action
stirred the ire Of the braves and they
rose up as soon as they became sober,
and killed their chief in cold blood.
Before this was done, however, Wab-
asis had buried the money in an iron
box at a point unknown to any other
members of his tribe. So incensed
were they at this move that there were
more or less fights and uproars i'm the
camp because OF divided opinion.
Many hunts were made by them for
the box but there was not Nich-e-
no-ba in the camp that could find the
treasure.
After the last payment was made
the tribes all up and down the river
| from Lowell to the source, had to
vacate the land. They secured re-
serve in the vicinity OF Pentwater and
moved to that locality. The strong
youths tramped across the country
carrying all the belongings that they
could. The bulk OF their possessions
however were taken down Flat river
by boat TO it's mouth at Grand Haven
thence into Lake Michigan by way OF
the latter river. up the border OF the
Continued on page 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
ANSWERS ROLL CALL
AT RIPE OLD AGE

Jonas w. Curtis was called TO his
last rest last Monday morning at
his home northwest OF Belding. lie had
been gradually growing weaker for
several months and the death was not
unexpected. While he was not a
member of any church, Mr.. Curtis had
repeatedly made the expression in the
last few months that he was ready TO
die any time and that he was only
living on borrowed time.
Jonas Curtis was born In Ontario
county, New York in 1880. He was
married in the spring OF 1852 to Eliza
A. Markle then living in Canada. They
soon after moved to Michigan where
they have since resided. At one time
they lived in Otisco township but later
moved to Montcalm county near Fish
er's Mills. Mr.. Curtis has always
been farmer and a man in love with
his work. So much so that at one
time after living in the city for a few
months he became impatient to re-
turn to the farm which he did.
lie was the father OF eight children,
four OF whom survive him. They are
Barney c., living here; Mrs. A. II.
Norton OF Smyrna; Mrs. Sadie Nichols,
OF Chicago and Mrs Ella Bunker now
at home. In addition TO these he leaves
beside the wife. three brothers and
three sisters-Alfred OF Greenville; II.
+. and John l.. OF Belding; Mrs. L. II.
Stone and Mrs. Martha Brown of
Greenville and Mrs. NJ. T.. Simpson OF
Trufant.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day at the home by Rev. w. r. Doty.
and interment will be made in River
Ridge cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
X. III. HALL

Clean, we'll kept, well paved streets
and modern substantial, attractive
buildings are a sure sign Of a healthy
prosperous and industrious town.
stranger on first entering our
town is impressed by the attractive
appearance of our business buildings;
but is equally depressed by the desc
late Cat times almost impassable)
condition OF our streets.
our farmer friends tell us the worst
roads for travel in wet weather are
those bounded by our business dis
trict.
Our neighboring cities to the north.
south and west competitors Of ours)
all have paved streets; to the satis-
faction and enjoyment OF their citi-
Zens and to the attraction OF trade
which rightfully belongs TO us. Let
it not be said that we OF Belding have
no civic pride.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
POMONA GRANGE
At PORTLAND
MOST ENTHUSIASTIC AND PRO-
FITARLE MEETING HELD
FRIDAY, MARCH 6.

a most enthusiastic and profitable
Pomona Grange was held at Portland
Friday March 6. About one hun
dred were present at each session ID.
e Mcclure OF Lansing was the main
speaker and talked along educational
lines. lie is very interesting as well
as instructive. Mrs. Mary Curtis, of
Alto, ex-lecturer Of Kent Pomona read
n paper For the Good Of the order"
" w. Clark, master Keene Grange
read a fine paper, Does the Strong
and Faithful Tie OF Agriculture
of Sanitation Foods etc, Worth While
to the Farmers wife,
Supt Gourlay of Portland was pres
ent and gave n reading at the after
noon and evening sessions, respond
ing 10 encores, each number being
much enjoyed. The High School
Girls Glee Club gave several num-
bers, also responding to enoores. Miss
Monroe gave a fine solo at the evening
session.
Dandy Grange captured the pen
nant, having ten delegates present.
ExMaster Chas. Ralston was pres
ented with n handsome set ring in ap-
probation of the many years he served
as Master of Ionia Pomona.
Portland Grange entertained her
visitors most royalty and unanimous
rising vote OF thanks was rendered at
the close of the session. May Port
land Grange prosper in equality with
her hospitality, and may Ionia Po-
mona have many more such successful
MEETINGS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
f.. w HOWARD.

Complying with your request for
my opinion in regard to paving GER
tain portions of Main and Bridge
streets this season:
If the voters elect to amend the
charter SO that the necessary funds
can be raised by further bonding then
/ am in favor OF paving. 1t seems al
most necessity that this work should
be done, and this year, although no
doubt in common with many others,
| dislike TO see the Indebtedness Of the
City increased in any form for any
purpose.
If paving is TO be done, it should be
only after the most careful and pains
taking Investigations Of the best mat
rial and methods for permanent work.
The matter Of proper and accurate
levels should receive very careful
thought, also the disposal Of storm
waters without entering the sanitary
sewers.
| believe the basis Of cost would be
most equitable il divided equally, so
per cent for the City and so per cent
for the abutters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11

We are printing herewith num-
ber of letters concerning paving. Next
week we will print more letters
letters on the same subject and
we earnestly request that our
readers will contribute letters on
this or any other question they may
have in mind. We want to make the
Banner a paper in which the people
of Belding can express their opinions
last rest last Monday morning at
freely. The only restrictions to this
privilege are that letters should not
be over 800 words in length except on
special occasions, should not contain
abusive statements and should be
signed by the writer as a matter OF
good faith even if il is published under
a nom de plume.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
UNUSUAL NUMBER OF DEATHS

Since our last issue went to press
IL has been our sad duty TO chronicle
the deaths OF an unusually large num-
ber of people, ranging in age from
mere babes TO those who had reached
the fun age and time allotted for the
life, OF man. Not in many months
have there been so many funerals held
as in the last week. Sickness seems to
prevail in every locality. many of the
cases being quite serious. The season
causes each of US to be reminded OF
the uncertainty of life and the cer-
tainty of death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-11
". WARNER ANSWERS
4 FATHERS" LETTER
ABOUT VAUDEVILLE
SHOW WAS CLOSED THE FIRST
EVENING AND TROUPE OR
DERED OUT.
To The Father

To The Father
In regard 20 the bringing here Of the
colored vaudeville people can truths
fully say ] had nothing to do with that,
as they broke into the theatre, and
ran the show on their own response
bility. Furthermore If l should have
been here ! would have drawn the
curtain on the first act.
The house was closed down for
three nights q week, whereas it had
been formerly running every night.
Furthermore there was none of my
help at the theatre. Learning that
they were in there / sent my son to
stop the show, but he arrived too late
to keep them out as the show was go
ing on and most Of the first act had
been completed before his arrival.
The house was closed by the son and
the demand was made that they move
on to another town.
Please don't lay all the blame on
the management.
Yours for better service,
n. V. Warner, Manager