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New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
LIGHT VOTE PROBABLE.

Boston Electors Will Today Choose
 Congressman to Succeed Curley.
 Boston, April 7.-Rain and lack of interest made g light vote probable in the special election in the twelfth congressional district today to choose a successor to James M. Curley, dem- ocrat who resigned after his election as mayor. The district has been re- garded as democratic stronghold, MT. ,Curley's plurality in 1912 having been 5.S74 over James B. Connolly, progressive. with the republican can didate running third.
 Mr.. Connolly was again the pro- gressive nominee today and his op- ponents were James A. Gallivan democrat, and Frank L. Brier, re- publican.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
benls Tonight

Keeney's theater, vaudeville and mo- tion pictures.
 Lyceum, the Lyceum Players in Girls Fox's theater, motion pictures.
 Republican and democratic city cau- cuses.
 Meeting of Dorcas social. T. of II. and T.
 Meeting of Catholic Women's Benev- olent Legion.
 Alpha Delta Sigma informal dance in Booths hall.
 Meeting of executive committee of Cath holic Choral Union.
 Lenten services at Swedish Beth any church.
 Washington l.. Morgan lodge, Knights of Pythias, meets at Vega hall.
 Meeting of Carmody council, K. of c.
 Trumbull Colony, United Order of Pilgrim Fathers, meets at PAP Main. Meeting of Central Labor union at 298 Main. .
 New Britain lodge, N. E., o. F.. meets in Odd Fellows hall.
 Meeting of Leading Star lodge, S. of B., in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
 Clan Douglas, o. s. C., meets at PIT Main.
 Meeting of New Britain council Royal Arcanum, at PAP Main.
 Valiant Tent, Knights of the Mac cabees, meets at 321 1-2 Main.
 Calumet club meets at 53 Church street.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

fluenced his wife's action has given rise to the suggestion that he may be brought into the investigation as an accomplice.
 The magistrate in charge of the preliminary inquiry Henri Boucard, called both M. Caillaux and Louis Barthou, former premier, for exami- nation today and the two statesmen confronted each other in the pres- ence of the magistrate.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

of Southern California. After fin- ishing several courses, he came east to complete his education. Throughout his schooling years he has been en- gagged in many evangelistic move ments. Recently he filled one of the New England pastorates for more than 8 year.
 MT. Futile is assisted in his work in New Britain by his wife, who has received considerable training in re- ligious work.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
INSPECTOR OF POLICE
 KILLS HIS COMRADE
Maurice De Lacroix Fires Five Shots at Raymond Dupin for Alienat-
 ing Wife's Affections.

ing Wife's Affections.
 Paris, April "A tragedy in which Maurice De Lacroix, an inspector of police, shot and killed his comrade and intimate friend, Inspector Ray mond Dupin, was enacted at police headquarters here today. ,
 De Lacroix obtained evidence last night that Dupin was alternating the affections of Madame De Lacroix. The two officers met at headquarters this morning as usual and after report ing to Chief Inspector Lebreton left his office together.
 As the two inspectors descended the stairs. De Y4acroix without warn ing drew his revolver and shot Dupin five times, killing him instantly.
 De Lacroix then returned to the chief inspectors office and surren- dered.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
AERO DEPARTMENT NOW.
National Guard of California to Estab-
 fish Flying Machine Service.

San Francisco, April 7.-The Ma tional Guard of California is to have an aero department. Roy Francis, a San Francisco aviator was appointed a first lieutenant yesterday and in structed to establish a flying machine service.
 The new corps will begin operation with a double tractor bi-plane. which Francis will try out today. The ma chine has an 80 horsepower engine and was built for the purpose of mili- tary scouting.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
VOTE ON LICENSE.

St. Paul, Minn., April 7.-The liquor license question was decided in a score of Minnesota cities today Under the local option law of 1913 many cities voted for the first time on the license question.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT.

Kansas City, April 7.-Commission on government is an issue in today's mu- nicipal election which opened with brisk voting. A light rain fell in the early hours. The polls were open from 6 a. m. until 2 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

16-BUTTON Pure Silk Gloves, double finger tips. black or white, all sizes, special at the price, 75c pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
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PLAN FLOATING HOSPITAL.
Considerable Sum of Money Sub-
 scribed for Tuberculosis Patients.

Pittsburg, April 7.-The hygienic section of the Academy of Science and Art today announced plans for floating hospital for tuberculosis pa tients. It will be manned by full crew of doctors and nurses and will be for patients while they are await ing admission to the state or county hospitals.
 Already considerable sum of money has been subscribed and it is eX- pected to have the boat ready for pa tients with the advent of summer.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

Glove is the best glove on the market for the money white, black and every desirable color; every pair guaran- teed, $1.OO pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

r. 2-CIIASP Fabric Gloves in silk and , lisle, for ladies and misses, all the latest colors, 25c and Soc.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

SIUuIO ICIIIOIlDGT that Father Johns Medicine is a safe medicine to give their children, be- cause it is free from alcohol or dan- gerous drugs. It is pure and nour- ishing and will build up the little ones in the natural way
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
MAY HOLD CAILLAUX.
Former Premier Likely to Be Charged as an Accessory to Wife's Crime.

Paris, April 7.-The question whether Joseph Caillaux, former min
 ister of finance, may be charged as an accessory to his wife in the as- sassination of Gaston Calmette, editor of the Figaro, is the subject of gen. eral discussion in the newspapers to- day. The publication of the testi- mony of President Pofncare indicat- ing that M. Caillaux had at least in
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

CHANIOISETTE Gloves, natural, all white, white, black stitched backs, 2-clasp, 25c; 16-button, soc.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
BOSTON STORE. l . .. GLOVES FoR
 EASTER

Come here for your Easter Gloves, all the latest and best styles are rep resented here.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

WASHABLE DOESKIN, one of the biggest sellers of the season. slightly and serviceable, can be washed and cleaned any number of times, $1.OO pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07
DOCTOR SAID THIS
 BABY MUST DIE

When sending this picture of her baby, Mrs. Britt of Athol, Mass, said: "The doctor told me that my baby would not live, but I gave him Father Johns Medicine a n d now he is we'll and strong. The medicine made him e a t w e l l and gave him s t r e n g t h to W a l k." M r S. ID v>S<k Y;ry~ "A
 283 Kennebunk street, A t h I. Mass. Mothers
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

MEDALLIO Silk Hose for ladies and gents, big assortment colors, the best stocking on the market for the money, 25c pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

LADIES' Pure Silk Thread Boot Hosiery, deep lisle garter tops, double sole, toe and heel, all the latest colors, IT shades to select from, soc pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

EASTER
 Come here for your Easter Gloves, all the latest and best styles are rep- resented here.
 OUR PERFECTION, 2-clasp Kid Glove is the best glove on the market for the money, white. black and every desirable color; every pair guaran- teed, $1.OO pair.
 WASHABLE DOESKIN, one of the biggest sellers of the season. slightly and serviceable, can be washed and cleaned any number of times, $1.OO pair.
 CHANIOISETTE Gloves, natural, all white. white, black stitched backs, 2-clasp, 25c; 16-button, soc.
 16-BUTTON Pure Silk Gloves, double finger tips. black or white, all sizes, special at the price, 75c pair. 2-CIIASP Fabric Gloves in silk and : lisle, for ladies and misses, all the latest colors, 25c and Soc.
 MEDALLIO Silk Hose for ladies and gents, big assortment colors, the best stocking on the market for the money. 25c pair.
 LADIES' Pure Silk Thread Boot Hosiery, deep lisle garter tops, double sole, toe and heel, all the latest colors, IT shades to select from, soc pair.
 LADIES' All Pure Silk Thread Hose, double sole, toe and heel. black and tans. all sizes. a $1.00 value. 89c pair.
 SILK UMBRELLA SPECIAL, La- dies Pure Silk Taffeta, fine assort- ment, mission handles. green, navy, black and vine color, this is $500 value, $2.25 each. |,
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

SILK UMBRELLA SPECIAL, La dies Pure Silk Taffeta, fine assort- ment, mission handles, green, navy, black and wine color, this is $500 value, $2.25 each. ~
New Britain herald., 1914-04-07

LADIES' All Pure Silk Thread Hose, double sole, toe and heel. black and tans. all sizes. a $1.00 value 89c pair. t.s
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
PIONEER RESIDENT
TELLS INTERESTING
TALE OF STRUGGLES
CHOPPED BRUSH FOR CATTLE
EVERY DAY DURING FIRST
WINTER
"BUSSING BEES" WERE
VERY POPULAR Then
o. III. York of Orleans Came INTO
Ionia County When Only
Fifteen

O. II. York is one of the pioneer
residents of Easton township. He will
be eighty-two years of age November
5. All of these eighty-two years have
been spent in Michigan and most Of
them in Ionia county since Mr.. York
was fifteen years old.
Mr.. York came to Ionia county in
1S47 with his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. John York. They settled on
a quarter section of land on section
eight Easton township. They came
from Lenawee county. bringing with
them five cows and three head of
young cattle. The only improvement
on the farm at the time of their com
ing was a log house, in which there
were no partitions. A small plot Of
ground was cleared at the rear of the
house for garden spot
With this meager beginning the fam
lily tackled the job of clearing the farm
of the virgin growth of timber and
at the same time raising enough pro-
ducts to keep themselves alive. There
was school house known as the Dill
dine school about two miles away
and young York was anxious to at
tend school there. He was told by
his father that this was impossible
the first winter because he would have
to chop brush" for the cattle.
The father fitted up an old axe and
gave il to his son. Each day the
youth went into the woods cut down
some of the bushes, trimmed the
limbs off of them so that the cows
could eat the buds. and then sat on
the stump until the buds were all
eaten. This piece OF work was the
boys job each day during the whole
winter. one COW, valued at hfteen
dollars was exchanged for three tons
of hay. The exchange was made with
Grandville Madison a neighbor who
lived a mile west OF York's place and
who died about two years ago.
Continued On page p
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
BEREAN BROTHERHOOD
CLASS GAVE FINE
BANQUET FRIDAY
OCCASION WAS THE OPENING OF
SPLENDID NEW PARLOR OF
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

About so men sat down 10 splen-
did banquet given by the Berean
Brotherhood class in the Church OF
Christ new parlor Friday evening.
Rev. j. c. Joyce. pastor of the Lans-
ing Christian church, was the speaker
of the evening. He is an eloquent
dramatic talker and gave an address
filled with excellent thoughts.
Rev. Chas M. Pease made very
acceptable toastmaster. Zenas ID.
Dow gave the address of welcome on
behalf of the class. This was happily
responded to by Rev. w. A. Bliss Rev
A. j. Blair made IA fine talk on the
value OF the church in the community
Supt. NJ. Il. Osborne and DIR. Pinkham
also responded to toasts Mr. Os-
borne gave some excellent thoughts
regarding the United States and the
European war
Music was furnished by the English
male quartette. Bruce Allen sang a
solo as did also Fred Shurte of Muir
The menu was i'm charge OF the
ladies of the church and was certainly
all that could be desired. After the
eating part of the program was over
the ladies Joined the gentlemen and
listened TO the splenuid toasts.
The Berean Brotherhood class is
not a large organization but ii is full
of life and is active and alert. 1t is
very much worth while to have such
a class in any community
The new church parlor which was
opened for use for the first time Fri
day night is very pleasant and will
be a great help in furthering the social
and religious life of the church.
Rev. Chas. NJ. Pease who is the
pastor of the Church of Christ here
has been in Belding less than a year
but he is making his influence felt in
the community and is distinctly max
ing good
Zenas Dow is superintendent OF the
Sunday school and is doing some good
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN
BELDING REMARKABLE

Health officer. f.. w. Little, has de-
cided To placard all houses where
dangerous and communicable diseases
are found i'm the future. The diseases
designated by DIR. Little that will be
placed under placard i'm the future
are as follows: infantile paralysis,
dyphtheria, chicken pox, measles,
mumps. pneumonia. German measles,
scarlet fever, small poX. spinal menin-
gifts, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and
whooping cough.
To safeguard the health of the
residents OF Belding il is the duty OF
every housewife to report all cases of
contagious diseases or unsanitary con-
dtions to some member OF the board
of health.
DR.. Little reports the present sani-
tary condition of Belding To be quite
remarkable. There are several places
that should be cleaned up, and he is
sending notices to the parties calling
attention to the law. and demanding
that the filthy places be cleaned up.
There is now only one case of con-
tagious disease in Belding. This is
case of tuberculosis. 1t is a condi-
tion of health that is considered re-
markable by the physicians.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
REV. Bliss MAKES
FRIDAY TALK" IN
HIGH SCHOOL ROOM

Rev. w. A. Bliss was the speaker at
the Friday Exercises" i'm the High
School room last Friday afternoon.
His subject was Yeast"
Yeast" with men is what causes
them to rise was Mr.. Bliss thought
and he proceeded to tell Of various
qualities which would help young
person, or an older one for that mat
ter, TO get along in the world. Thor
ough preparation and whole souled
devotion to the matter in hand were
among the requisites named by the
speaker.
The talk was forceful and withal
humorous and interesting. The aud
ience which besides the High School
students included the pupils OF the
seventh and eighth grades and a good
~ number of school patrons were given
something well worth thinking about.
In addition TO the address of the
afternoon a piano solo was given by
Miss Esther Pinkham and a vocal duet
by the Misses Agnes Hall and Lila
Mosher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
SUPT. M. E. OSBORNE
CONTINUES POLICIES

Morley T.. Osborne is proving him
self the same live superintendent Of
schools in Belding that he was in
Hastings He is one OF the most
widely known superintendents in the
state. In order 10 give his pupils
something of value. in addition TO
what they learn in their books and
in class rooms, he has planned to
give them a little inspiration 10 stir
up ambition and TO give them glimpses
OF the outside world, by means of
series of Friday talks" given by men
who have succeeded in various voca-
tions
The topics will be on opportunity in
various fields-law, the ministry.
medicine, dentistry, journalism, peda-
gogy, farming, etc.
Rev. Russell III. Bready opened the
series on Friday afternoon. Mr.. Os-
borne declared that Mr.. Bready gave
the finest talk he ever heard given
TO high school students. He styles il
as witty. inspirational and adapted
to students. ."-Hastings Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
ANDERSON SETTLED
BOARD b|LL..,ALSO
PAID COURT COSTS
WAS PICKED UP At EDMORE BY
DEPUTY SHERIFF HOPPOUGH
NEGLECT COSTLY

on a warrant issued by Justice A..
l.. Spencer. Mark Hoppough went TO
Edmore, picked np Archie Anderson
and brought him TO Belding where
he was arraigned in Spencer's court
Friday, charged with jumping board
bill. incurred with Kim King. Ander-
son brought Attorney Fuller from
Greenville to defend him.
Upon the advice Of his attorney,
during the process of the hearing,
Anderson changed his plea Of not
guilty TO guilty. lie was released up
on his payment of the debt and all
costs in the case amounting in all to
about sixteen dollars.
Just previous TO the trial Anderson
went to the King home and paid the
board BILL amounting TO $500, think
ing that such procedure would free
him from further liability under the
law. Since the warrant had been is
sued, however the court held that he
was liable for the costs.
Anderson is the Greenville barber
who disturbed the peace here few
months ago by attacking Don Dowdey
one night. Dowdey resented the ac-
ton and gave Anderson a thrashing.
After strengthening up the former
case Anderson left town. without pay
ing his board bill at Kings. IL was
for this neglect that he was brought
back to Belding last week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
BELDlNG PYTHIAN SIS
TERS MAKE RECORD

Mrs. A. B. Hull and Mrs. w. l..
Cusser returned Friday after having
attended the Grand Lodge OF Pythian
Sisters held at Saginaw, September 20,
80 and October 1.
Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Cusser were
delegates from the Belding lodge and
report the convention as more inter-
esting and instructive than any similar
convention held i'm the past
The Pythian lodges, both knights
and ladies, are doing splendid lot of
altruistic work and the reports along
this line formed an interesting part
of the Grand Lodge meeting.
The Belding lodge won first honors
as having taken in more new MEM
bers during the past two years than
any other lodge in the state not ex-
cepting the lodges Of any OF the larger
cities.
The following officers were elected:
Grand Past Chief Mary II. Lock-
head, Flint; Grand Chief, Anna Jen-
ME, Eaton Rapids; Grand Senior, Ad-
die Kemp, Upton; Grand Junior, Rose
Gates, Morenci; Grand Manager. Ida
NJ. Ryan, Caro-; Grand NJ. OF II. Il c.,
Jennie Doyle. Detroit: Grand M. of
F., Ella Jordan. Detroit Grand
Protector, Jessie Adams, Litchfield; I;
Grand Guard, Hattie Whitney, Hud-
SON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
TRAMP USED FORCE
IN AN ATTEMPT TO
PROCURE DINNER
OFFERED To PAY FINE BY
CHECKING ON LANSING BANK
REAL CASH WANTED

Tramps seem to be getting thick
in the county this fall. Several of
them have been started out of town
by the officials in the past few days.
Last Saturday noon tramp was
rounded up in the vicinity of Fred
Howe's after he had attempted to
thrash Clayton Kimberly for refusing
10 feed him.
The tramp had asked for a hand
out" at the home of Mr.. Kimberly.
AS he was a strong, muscular, and
healthy looking fellow he was refused
the lunch. This act angered the man
and he pounced upon Mr.. Kimberly
and struck him several times. He
then beat a retreat down the road.
Mr. Kimberly went to the telephone
and called up Fred Howe. near whose
house the tramp would pass, and in
formed him of the fellows actions.
There chanced TO be three or four
men at the Howe home and they all
went out To the road and caught the
tramp. In the meantime Kimberly
had been in communication with
Deputy Sheriff Webster. and had been
told to round the man up if possible
and bring him TO Belding. With these
instructions in mind the men loaded
their captive into an automobile and
brought him to the city.
The man was brought before
Justice +. +. Laphan, v here he gave
his name as Joe Lee. He wa ques-
toned closely and found to be com
mon hobo. He also appeared to be
slightly irresponsible for his acts.
When told by the justice that his
sentence would be five dollars and
costs or ten days in the county Jail
he offered to pay with sheet out
of an old Ford circular, He wanted
to use the sheet TO draw a check on
Lansing bank. lie was informed
that nothing but real cash would go
i'm the court. Being unable TO pay
Lee was taken To the Jail at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-10-07
THE IDLE HOUR
THEATRE IS AGAIN
IN THE LIME LIGHT
MANAGEMENT ADDS TO PAST RE-
CORD BY OPENING SHOW
ON SUNDAY

Belding has had it's first Sunday
show.
The Idlehour was open for business
last Sunday evening.
This show house has had consider
able publicity of late because of the
fact that the management has at times
seen fit TO show questionable pictures
and TO stage questionable vaudeville.
1t has seen fit to go its past record
one better.
The Banner doubts very much
whether Belding is the city to appre-
ciate Sunday shows. We believe that
Belding doesn't care for Sunday
shows.
Belding has always had reputation
for being a splendidly moral town, a
town where il was good for children
To grow into manhood and woman
hood, town where the many girls
who come here to work in the silk
mills were surrounded by an excellent
moral atmosphere.
Belding has always prided itself on
being an ideal town to live in.
The Banner believes that toleration
of Sunday shows is just an inftfatory
step downward. just little loosening
up morally and that the right think
ing people will not countenance such
shows.
Ii might be suggested that there is
business reason for not tolerating
Sunday shows or other lax practices.
Parents who send their girls here
to work in the mills have always been
sure that these girls would be in
town little bit above the average
morally This was one of the reasons
they have let their daughters come.
And these daughters have been fine
girls, the kind any city would be proud
Of
If the moral standard is lowered it
is reasonable to believe that IL will be
difficult to get girls for the mills, at
least the kind OF girls Belding wants.
Belding doesn't want its mills af-
fected.
The management of the Idle Hour
has stated that former articles in the
Banner concerning the Idle Hour
shows have been good advertising.
Undoubtedly the Banner with its large
circulation has given the Idle Hour
considerable publicity. In this in
stance. The Banner believes that the
people of Belding will see to. it that
the publicity will not be of advantage
TO the Idle Hour.
1t is hard to see how any parents
will let their children attend a show
during the week when that show is
open on Sunday. 1t is also inconceiv-
able that these parents will go them
selves either on week days or Sundays.
We understand that the Idle Hour
management may promise TO be
good" in the future. We hope so.
If it does not promise to be good
or does not live up To that promise If
made The Banner believes measures
should be taken to see that the Idle
Hour is not open on Sundays in Beld-
ing.