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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
DR.. J. I. HOOK MEETS
WITH AN ACCIDENT
NEAR LOVELAND, COL.

Mrs. Florence Hunt. who lives at
Pine Grove, Colorado, and is interest
ed in and known among many Beld-
ing people sends the following article,
from the Denver Colorado News of
June 80. of an accident 10 DR.. ]. 7.
Hook, formerly of this place.
'Loveland Colorado, June 30-Dr.
j. I. Hook, a leading physician and
farmer Of this section, received a con-
cussion of the brain i'm runaway ac-
cident today.
While driving home from the city
his team became frightened and threw
him out Of the wagon He struck on
the back Of his head. He was picked
up unconscious at a late hour tonight
There was no one with him at the
time and ii is not known how long he
lay in the road IT. .hc accident DR.
Hook came to this city from Belding,
Michigan"
DR. Hook went west over year ago
and located in Denver. He later NOV
ed to "A farm and has become one of
the factors in the agriculture activi-
ties OF Colorado.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
AN OLD RESIDENT
VISITS bELD|NG AND
COOKS CORNERS

Sylvaneus Weed, for many years a
prominent resident of Otisco and now
living in Chicago has been in Belding
and vicinity several days visiting
with old friends and relatives.
Mr.. Weed at one time possessed the
farm recently owned by II. A. Wal
dron north of Cooks Corners. His
wife, who was sister to Mrs. Wal
dron, died about seven years ago and
he soon sold the place TO the Wal
drons. Mr.. Weed was one Of the pio-
neer members of the Methodist
church at this place. He attended
church for many years in the old
meeting house now used as a school
building. Later he was influential in
the building of the new structure. a
host of friends have been busy greet
ing him ever since he came here on
the visit.
Mr.. Weed says that living in Chica-
go is all right but that he has TO come
back to BeIding and TO this part OF the
country about once a year to get a
drink of fresh water and regain vigor.
A good share Of his time has been
spent at the home Of ID. III. Smith, an
old neighbor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
REV. BLAIR HONOREO
IN JACKSON CHURCH
CIRCLES LAST WEEK
RECEPTION EVERY
NIGHT IN THE WEEK EN-
CEPT SATURDAY

Some idea may be gained of the
popularity and respect which Rev. "A.
j. Blair and his family received pre-
vious to their departure from the Ply
mouth Congregational Church, Jack
son, Michigan. to the pastorate of the
local Congregational society. A clip
ping from one of the Jackson daily
papers had the following to say
ION the eve of their departure for
a new field Rev. A. j. Blair and Mrs.
Blair have been the honor guests of
several social functions this week. on
Thursday evening was held a recep-
ton at the Plymouth Congregational
church, at which some 200 parishion-
ers and friends gathered to extend
kindly words of regretful farewell. 1t
was an informal affair. with only few
speeches. one being given by Rev.
Bastian Smits of the First church. The
latter spoke of the cordial relations
which have existed between the pas
tors and churches, of the regret which
all felt over the parting of the ways
and wished Mr.. Blair and family a
hearty Godspeed Miss Amy wilkins
read an original poem appropriate to
the occasion and Mrs. Jennie Ford,
in behalf of the church, presented
the worthy pastor and wife hand
some Haviland china dinner and tea
set. To Mrs Blair she gave gold
coin, the gift of the Dorcas society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blair made responses
and the remainder of the evening was
spent informally. Ice cream and cake
were served.
Friday evening the members of
the Sandstone church gave a pleasant
informal reception at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Trumbull. In be-
half Of the church Mr.. Trumbull pre-
sented the guests of honor, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Blair. a purse of money.
Mrs. Blair was given a happy re-
ception Wednesday evening at the
home of Mrs. ]. b. Turner, Orchard
place. the members OF the Canadian
Womens club being the hostesses.
Refreshments were served and Mrs.
Blair received four pretty handpaint-
ed china plates, the president, Mrs. j.
II. Campbell making the presentation
for the club. A feeling response was
made by Mrs. Blair. Mr.. and Mrs.
Blair leave next week for their new
home in Belding, Mich"
Continued on page p
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
DON'T INSURE AFTER
THE DAMAGE is DONE

"A bad windstorm recently visited
the vicinity of Belding and wrought
considerable havoc. Some of the pro-
perty owners were insured but others
were not. Those who were not could
just as well have had their damage
made good had they had policy in
the Michigan Mutual Tornado Cyclone
and Windstorm Insurance Co. with
home offices at Hastings, Mich.
This company has assessable assets
of over s120,OOO,000 and has never
failed TO pay claim. The cost OF
policy is very little indeed so little
that you can't afford not TO be insured.
For information write Secretary j..
w. Rogers, Hastings, Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
ASSERTS THAT DISEASE GERMS
BREED AND MULTIPLY IN
DUST
INVESTIGATING LAW
AS TO HIS AUTHORITY
Sends Banner Communication Con-
corning Condition and Remedies
Therefor

Health officer T.. w. Little has been
investigating the condition of the local
streets and their relation to contagious
disease and offers the following COM
munication I'm regard to the matter:
In addition To the unpleasantness
attendant on the dust on the street the
past few weeks the matter ofthe sani-
tary features connected Herewith has
been observed by me very closely.
believe, beyond "A doubt that the
streets in their present condition are
in very unsanitary condition. Dry
dust and dirt is one OF the best incu-
bators OF disease germs in existence.
When found in such places as the
streets Of Belding. where hundreds of
people, horses and vehicles come in
daily contact with the dust il is SUBJ
ject 10 more contamination and hence
breeds more germs
Such diseases as tuberculosis. tom
silitis. influenza and i'm fact all con-
tagious diseases are communicated by
the germs that find a natural breeding
place in the dust Of the street and
elsewhere. These germs when form
ed have a wonderful power OF resist
liiS iilt tlltCl VI the WtdlneT ana WIFI
live from season to season and from
year to year The dust in the local
streets blows into the grocery stores,
the ice cream parlors and meat mar
kets and more or less of it lodges upon
the fruits, vegetables and meats and
is carried to the homes of the city.
Although extreme care is usually ex-
ercised in the thorough cleansing Of
the foods many Of these germs, at
length are taken into the stomach
of the individuals in the home and
often to their detriment.
| believe that il is within my power
TO condemn the dust of the streets and
the condition the streets are in at this
time. am even now investigating
the law in regard TO such an act.
Should ! condemn the condition |
should want to suggest remedy.
The presence Of water on the streets
would I think keep the dust and germs
intact and hence would not be blown
into the eyes and nostrils of the
pedestrians AS To the amount of
available water for sprinkling pur-
poses I would not attempt to Judge
This. I think. should be left to the
discretion of the Water Board. But I
believe that if enough water could be
secured and the streets could be kept
wet that much of the annoyance and
chance of disease spreading could be
prevented. To me, il seems that the
situation demands a solution and the
,ity either through the officials or
through the power invested in me as
oh thnf he
health OF the citizens he guarded
T.. w. Little.
Health officer OF the City of Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
BELDING MAY HAVE
CITY HOSPITAL SOON

Plans are on foot. although not
definitely agreed upon, to have a city
hospital here soon, Orie Bignell, who
recently purchased the property
known as the Or. Hook place on east
Washington street, is negotiating with
the city officials and prominent citi-
zens with the intent Of equipping the
property as a modern city hospital.
Some work is already being done on
the house but the detail work will not
be started until definite arrangements
can be made with the authorities and
others interested.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
GREENv|LLE SCORES
A GREAT SUCCESS
WITH HOMECOMING
UNDER X. OF II. AUSPICES
GREATLY ENJOYED

Last week was a busy time at
Greenville. The carnival given there
under the auspices of the knights of
Pythias had control of the town from
Monday until Saturday. The main
street was lined with tents of the re-
freshment vender and customary tent
shows. The streets were decorated
in bunting, flags and other ornaments.
Open air attractions were given at
different places along the street and in
such succession that the crowds were
kept moving. These consisted of
trapeZe performers, acrobats, etc
Wednesday was farmers day at the
carnival and the streets were lined
with rural visitors all day. Prizes
were offered to the rural school dis
trict that sent the largest percentage
Of its enrolment to the carnival on that
day. District No in Eureka town
ship, Montcalm county and District
No. in Oakfield, Kent county. both
reported with 100 per cent present.
The first and second prizes, $25 and
SIS respectively were combined i'm a
purse Of $40 and divided between the
two schools.
Thursday was Belding day at the
carnival and every train from here
was crowded to capacity with local
people going up to witness the days
events. The trains carried only
small portion of the people who went
during the day, as all those who had
or other conveyances
drove up. Some of the machines
made many trips during the day
One of the features of the day that
called so many people to the sister
city was the ball game between Green
Vile and Belding. The game was
called in the forenoon and was an eX-
citing one from the fact that the
struggle was between neighboring
cities. Belding walked off the
grounds with seven scores To her
rivals six at the end Of the game. The
attendance at the game was small in
10 the crowd that was in
the city. The major portion of the
$50 gate receipts was paid by Belding
visitors. At the beginning of the game
Bailey twirled for the local team and
held his opponents To four hits. Wor-
den replaced Bailey in the sixth and
got six strikeouts in three innings
CONTINUED on page 3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
IONIA CHAUTAUQUA
GREAT SUCCESS

The Chautauqua at Ionia which
ended last Saturday was a great sue
cess in every way. The speakers and
entertainers were exceptional and the
large crowds who attended were more
than pleased.
The Ionia Chautauqua has grown
TO be an institution I'm that city II
gives the people week Of splendid
entertainment and instruction and Is
held in high regard. This city will
soon have an opportunity Of enjoying
a Chautauqua week also and the idea
of a Chautauqua assembly here will
certainly appeal strongly to the people
of Belding and receive their enthus-
iastic support.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
JUDGE DAVIS IS HOLDING UP HIS
DECISION IN GRAND STAND FIGHT
VACATION TIME is
HERE ONCE AGAIN

Once again with the coming OF sum-
mer and hot weather vacation time is
with us and we all are planning to
take some sort of an outing to rest up
from the cares and labors of the past
year and TO store up energy for the
work of the coming year.
To us in Michigan there is no neces-
sity for long journeying to vacation
land. In fact Michigan is known
everywhere as a veritable play ground
of nature. Here are to be found in
land lakes in abundance and on near
ly every side of the state are the wa
ters of the great lakes. Primeval
forests are in striking distance and an
outing can be enjoyed ineXpensively
by all.
Fortunate indeed is a resident of
Michigan from this and hundreds of
other standpoints.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
LETTER FROM A
FORMER RESIDENT
AND /. S. ALUMNUS
LOUIS, ILL.,, WRITES INTER
ESTINGLY TO BANNER
East 81. Louis. In.. Jnly 2. La

East st. Louis, H.. July ,. 1914.
Banner Publishing Co.
Belding, Mich,
Gentlemen
Mrs Crawford is expecting to leave
July s, for Belding TO spend the sum-
mer. Mrs. Crawford and myself are
both old Beldingites and we enjoy the
Banner very much indeed and want
TO compliment you on the vast inn
provement that has been made on it,.
The Banner today is a modern pub
lication and up-to-date in its editorials
and arrangement and one that the city
of Belding may we'll be proud of.
have the honor Of being the first boy
to graduate from the Bedding High
school The first class to graduate in
1888 were all girls and my class
1854" consisted Of five girls and my
self and | have never lost my interest
in Belding although | have been away
from there % years, except occasion
al visits. / note among your leading
citizens OF today and your city officers,
the ones that were just starting to
school when ! finished and it makes
me think that | am getting along in
years.
We have city here of 10000 in
habitants and a city that we feel just
ly proud of. 1t is very great in manu-
featuring and a great railroad center.
1t has twenty-three different railroads
entering the city. the largest horse and
mule market in the world and your
humble servant has the honor of be-
ing one OF the city officials.
Yours respectfully,
w =. Crawford.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
MANAGER MORTON
WRITES NICE THINGS
OF THE BANNER
SAYS 1T Is ONE OF THE BEST
WEEKLY PAPERS IN THE
UNITED STATES

Detroit, Mich, July l, 1914.
Banner Publishing Co,
Belding, Michigan.
Gentlemen:-
We must congratulate you on the
splendid showing you have made in
such a comparative short time with
your Belding paper. The writer sees
II weekly and being thoroughly famil-
lar with the weekly newspaper field
in many states he has no hesitancy in
throwing you a compliment in the
shape of a bouquet of roses by saying
that you have certainly one Of the best
weekly papers in the United States.
May your power never grow less.
Very truly yours,
Keystone Type Foundry,
Ward Morton, Manager.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
CHAUTAUQUA TO Be
WONDERFUL TREAT
FOR CITY AND VICINITY

The coming Chautauqua which will
be held in Belding for a whole week,
August 8 to II will be the first as
sembly ever held here. 1t will prove
splendid entertainment feature for
the entire city and vicinity and GER
tainly should be enthusiastically sup
ported.
A Chautauqua is a wonderful OPP
portunity for any community Speak
ers and entertainers of high order
come and the audience receives moth
ing but good from them. Nothing of
demoralizng tone is tolerated on
the Chautauqua circuit. ON the other
hand so excellent is much OF the talent
that the worth to the community Is
incalculable. OF the Chautauqua
speakers it may be truthfully said that
much of the present mood for real
progress in the nation has been
stimulated by thoughts disseminated
by men and women appearing on
Chautauqua platforms.
The extremely low price Of the
course deserves notice. For two dol
lars course ticket can be secured
which admits To 81 entertainments.
This is less than ten cents an enter
tainment and is remarkable because
in a course such as will be given here
this year there are several attractions
such as the Denton Grand Opera COM
pany. the Ben Greet Players and
KryTs band any appearance of which
is worth $3.50 to see and would cost
that much in any city theater any
WI
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
MARRIED IN IONIA
RESIDE IN BELDiNG

VIM. Barton and Mrs. Ada Calkins
surprised their friends in Belding the
other day by going to ionia and get
ting married. The marriage occurred
Friday, July 3 and was performed by
Rev Charles Wesley Lyman of Ionia.
Following the wedding the couple
left the county seat for Grand Rapids
and Grand Haven. They visited
friends and relatives in these cities
until Sunday when they returned TO
Belding. Mr.. and Mrs. Barton will
reside at 427 North Bridge street, the
former residence of the bride.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
ANNUAL MEETING

NOTICE-The annual meeting Of
School District No. 2. of the City Of
Belding, State OF Michigan. for the
election of school district officers and
for the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may lawfully come before it,
will be held at the Central School
Building. Belding. on Monday. the
18th day OF July, 1914. at s o'clock.
p. m.
Dated this 1st day of July.
Fred l.. Warner.
Director.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
First Anniversary

one year ago today, July 8, 1913,
Or. O. n. Wilton started in business as
dentist here. He purchased the
practice OF Dr. III. L. Miller. Dr. Will
ton is located in suite Of rooms over
Lincoln's Department Store. His re-
ception room is combined with that
of Dr. Little.
Dr. Wilton has been doing very ef-
ficient work in the past year and his
steadily increasing practice has testi-
fed TO the splendid work he is doing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
ROBS ROOM IN WHICH
CORPSE AWAITS BURIAL

George Stuart died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. William Shanks, in
Campbell. While the body was still
in the shroud waiting burial a thief
entered the room and stole a jewel
case containing diamonds belonging
to Mrs. Shanks valued at $500. Mr.
and Mrs. Shanks were asleep i'm the
house when the jewel case was taken.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
BELDING HARDWARE CO.
LOCATED IN NEW STORE

The Belding Hardware Co. is now
located in it's new quarters at 1921
5. Bridge street in the Millard- -Hoyt
block.
The company has a splendid lot Of
store space and can now show goods
to good advantage. Better than this
operating expenses are lower than i'm
the old location and consequently
prices can be put way down. The
buyer gets the benefit of the COM
pany's low cost of selling. If you
don't believe this just drop into the
new store and look at goods and
prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
DENTISTS WILL HOLD
PICNIC AT WABASIS

The members of the T.. S. Holmes
Dental club, having headquarters in
Grand Rapids, are to have an all day
picnic and fishing party at the Waba-
sis club grounds next Friday, July 10.
It is expected that at least twenty
FIVE dentists will be present. The trip
will be made from the Hotel Pant
lind in automobiles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
Original Advertising

When Adam and Eve First Started
Housekeeping is the title of the
adv. of T. a. Vie on page .. Mr.. Vie
is in the second hand business and he
is also the writer of very original ad-
vertising. Everyone should read this
adv. not only because of its original
ity, but because IL says something
worth while.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
Married I'm City Hall

Benjamin T. Salyer and Miss Lora
b. Schaub were quietly married at the
city hall Tuesday afternoon by Judge
Il. b. Lapham. The bride comes
from Gowan. The groom is employed
by Ernest Chase. They will live in
Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends,
neighbors and factory men for the
kindness shown us and the flowers
contributed during our sad bereave-
ment of our son and brother
Joseph Campbell, mother and sister.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08

+. Sidney washburn of Detroit
spent Sunday at the nome OF his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Washburn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08

the he
ia
in all of
president of the International yceum Association
his Color Line
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08

Mrs. Anna Moon and son, Kenneth
are visiting relatives i'm the county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-08

3. Puffer transacted business at
Breckenridge. few days recently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-13
PTNKLETS
To Clear the Complexion.

One result of constipation is to dis.
figure the complexion with pimples and
blotches. This is because poisons which
should have been expelled from the body
are retained. Cosmetics and ointments
will not avail to clear such complexion.
The poisons which cause the disiigura-
ton must be removed as nature intended.
To do this laxative that will gently
assist nature, but which will cause no re-
acting constipation to aggravate the
trouble, is needed.
Pinklets, the dainty new laxative,
quickly clear away all offending matter
without the least gripping or discomfort
So simple is their composition that they
can be taken with any other medicine
that is not in itself laxative. In every
household such a simple, safe medicine
is needed. Pinklets are tiny, sugar
coated granules, easy to take. Your own
druggist can supply you. Sold in 25 cent
bottles only.
Pinklets are a corrective for bad breath,
will clear the complexion, and are recon-
mended for torpidliyer, biliousness, head
aches, constipation andwhenever a gentle
laxative is required. Write to the DIR.
Williams Medicine Co, Schenectady,
N. Y. for Pinklet book. 1t is free
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-13
PUTS AN END TO BACKACHE
MAKES WEAK KIDNEYS STRONG

the blood all the waste and poisonous
matter that clog the system and cause
such troubles.
1t does not matter whether you have
but slight symptoms or the most ehron-
ic, aggravated case of kidney, bladder
trouble, or rheumatism that il is pos
sible to imagine, for the very principle
of Croxone is such that it is practically
impossible to take it into the human
system without results.
You will find it different from all 9TH
err remedies, There is nothing else on
earth like it. 1t starts to work the
minute you take it, and relieves you the
first time you use it, and all the misery
and suffering that 60 with such troubles
end.
You can secure an original package of
Croxone from any frst-class druggist.
All druggists are authorized to person.
ally return the purchase price if it fails
to give the desired results the very first
time you use it.--Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-13
HARDWICK

Hardwick people at the auto show IN
Boston are Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Bullard
NJ. G. Morse, j. II. Clark, DIR. +. NJ
Crane, II. r. Kimball, w. L. Dow, B. Il
Cobb, c. c. Morse, Z. II. Campbell, C. E.
Leach and +. H. Jordan.
Mrs. Thomas Dooley, who is i'll with
pneumonia at the hospital, is little
better.
Frank Hall is moving to his farm on
the Wolcott road, lately purchased of
John Gilbert.
John Gallagher is able to be out after
being confined TO the house three weeks
with injuries received in an accident at
the junction.
At the village meeting Tuesday even
ing. j. A. Gallagher was elected presi.
dent; first trustee John Storey; second
trustee, J. II. McLoud street commits
sioner. Albert Larabee; clerk and treas
urer, Charles Pierce; tax collector, V. w.
Rand; auditors, George James, John r.
Stewart, d. L. Mcclure.
Mrs. J. +. Mitchell and Mrs. C. r.
Pierce went to Burlington Friday to see
Mr. Mitchell, returning Tuesday.
Mrs. J. G. Babcock visited her sister
in Morrisville Saturday and Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-03-13
WORCESTER

The funeral of Lucia Bailey, who died
at the home of Dean Witham, was held
at the NJ. Z. church last Friday. He
was an old-time resident of this town
and had long been employed by c. NJ.
Ladd in his sawmill. The mill was
shut down during the funeral services
and all the mill hands attended. Mrs.
Dean Holt of Calais officiated. Bear
ers were, Clarence Straw, Dean Whitman,
George Stone and Vernon Tracy. Burial
was in the town cemetery.
HermOn Curtis was home from Mont
pelier for the weekend.
Merton Jacobs, who was i'll last week,
is improved.