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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
CANDIDATES FOR
COUNTY SCHOOL
COMMISSIONER

From present indications Ionia
county will have two candidates for
County School Commissioner on the
Republican ticket in the primary next
spring. They are Harvey II. Lowrey,
present incumbent OF the office. and
j. Calvin Limbaugh Of Orleans
Mr.. Lowrey has filled the office two
terms and part OF an unexpired term.
He has established the schools in the
county so that graduates from the
eighth grade in any school in the
county will be admitted into any high
school in the state without an exam
ination.
Mr.. Liiiebaugh is at present prin-
cipal OF the schools at Orleans Center.
The primary for the commissioner
ship nomination will he held i'm March
Of next year The election will take
place at the time of the regular spring
election in April.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
bELD|NG WILL HAVE
ITS FIRST MUNICIPAL
CHRISTMAS TREE
COMMITTEES IN CHARGE OF FES-
TTVITTES ARE PLANNING
THE AFFAIR

Belding will have Municipal
with Mayor Underwood's proclama-
ton. The tree is not intended as a
gift tree. In fact no gifts will be dis
pensed from it The primary purpose
is for the citizens of Belding TO show
their appreciation of Americas for
tunate condition at this time. The
idea of a Municipal tree is distinctive
ly American this year more than in
former years. The warning nations
will have but few of them. The
Christmas spirit does not fill those
countries.
1t is intended that the tree shall
stand at a prominent place in the
streets for at least one week. The fes-
tivities attendant upon the tree will
probably begin on Thursday evening.
December "a and continue almost
every night throughout the following
week. The committee in charge asks
the support OF every citizen of the city
in making this the first Municipal
Christmas tree a great success.
Mayor Underwood appointed a
Christmas tree committee the latter
part of last week to arrange for a
Municipal Christmas tree for Belling
this year. The members of the com
mittee are Mrs. NJ. f.. Osborne, Chas.
NJ. Wise, DIR. j. II. Armstrong, Fred
L. Warner. Mrs. A. Il. Hull. II. j.
Leonard, Rev. W. +. Doty, Rev. w. a.
Bliss. Rev. Chas. NJ. Pease. Rev. A. j.
Blair, Fr. J. NJ. ZindIer Rev. j. a.
Hudnutt, Mrs. X. c. Mason, T. w.
Peck, J. NJ. Langston, Mrs. Fred Ire
land, II. Dow. Miss Abbie Moore. Mrs.
Will r. Ward, Mrs. A. NJ. Hall, a. V.
Fleck and +. c. Lloyd.
The committee met at the city hall
Monday night at the call Of Mayor
Underwood. Rev. A. j. Blair was
made chairman of the meeting and J.
NJ. Langston secretary. 1t was voted
to have Municipal tree and commit
tees TO carry out the work were APP
pointed.
The committees follow Securing
Tree. NJ. Wise, DR.. j. II. Arm
strong; Finance Committee-H J.
Leonard, T.. G. Lloyd. G. NJ. Wise, Mrs.
w X. Ward Decorating Committee
G. Nj. Wise, DR.. J. II. Armstrong. Mrs.
NJ. f.. Osborne, Mrs. a. NJ. Hall; Pro-
gram Committee-TMrs. Fred Ireland
A. v Fleck, Mrs. A. M. Hall, Rev
Chas. NJ Pease, Rev. w. r. Doty. Rev.
w. a. Bliss. FIR. j. NJ. Zindler.
T.. c. Lloyd suggested that the tree
be placed in the street in front of the
Post Office as near to the center of
the street as would be permissible. He
believed that to be the ideal place, as
il could then be seen from the depot
and from any point in main street.
The meeting voted to follow Mr..
Lloyd's suggestion in securing a loca-
tion.
While the programs TO be carried
out at the tree are in the hands of the
program committee, yet II was the
sense of the Monday evening meeting
that the opening program be given on
Eve. A second program
night and probably two or
three others during the week follow
ing were also suggested. A complete
resume OF events will be available
next week and will be given in the
Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
LOCAL CHANGERS
ATTENDED, THE STATE
MEETING LAST WEEK

! Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Brown. Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Godfrey and Mr.. and Mrs
| Orley Emmons attended the Annual
/ State Grange meeting at Battle Greek
| last week. The meeting lasted from
Tuesday until Saturday and was full
OF enthusiasm from start To finish.
On the first day Of the meeting the
delegates, about $500 strong, accept
ed an invitation from the Chamber OF
! Commerce to visit the breakfast food
plants. The members Of the party
were royalty treated and were sur
prised to learn that the Kellogg plant
alone used last year 10000. 900 bushels
Of grain and that this company ships
on an average 2S0.000 pounds OF
! finished products daily.
The assembly was addressed several
times by State Master John g. Ket-
cham and other prominent members
Of the state. At one of the sessions
the third degree work was given to a
large class. The Sturgis Grange.
which was organized less than year
ago and now has over 800 members,
gave a very fine drill.
At one of the sessions National Mas
ter Gardner from Massachusetts, gave
an address on service In this ad-
dress Mr. Gardner told Of many ways
in which oranges could be OF use to
the community. In each instance he
cited places where the work had been
accomplished. He advocated some
such work as the definite betterng of
the roads, careful cleaning OF door
yards and surroundings, supporting a
community nurse, keeping church
sheds in good repair, maintaining
town hall, sending a student to agri--
cultural college, etc.
Another interesting talk given to
the assembly was that on Crime" by
the chaplain of Jackson prison. Since
the state is manufacturing 100000
pounds OF binder twine each year that
is sold for a lower price than twine
made by private parties, he urged that
all grange members secure their
twine from the state.
At the main business session Of the
grange the state officers were elected.
John G. Ketcham of Hastings was re-
elected master. Other officers were
Jennie Buell., Paw Paw, secretary;
Frank Conrad, Manistee. treasurer; c.
j. Woodman, Stockbridge, who was
master forty years ago, chaplain; T.
T.. Niles, Mancelona, was elected
steward.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
BIG STEER BROUGHT
WILL lESSITER S177

Forest Fish ~purchased one of the
best steers, if- not the best, that has
been brought into the local shipping
yards for many months on Tues
day. The critter weighed 1870
pounds Ten cents per pound or S177
was paid for him.
The animal was raised by Will Les
sitter. He was two years old early last
fall and was a thoroughbred Durham.
Every part of his mammoth body was
bulging with fat and his coat was
smooth and glossy
The big steer was shipped to an out
Of town market. He was accompanied
by two other steers whose combined
weight was 3043 pounds and for
which nine cents pound was paid.
They were marketed by George Smith.
The three cattle brought their raisers
$450.S7
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
HEART FAILURE ENDS
LIFE OF RESPECTED
BELD|NG RESIDENT

Thomas Thomas. seventy-sevep, and
Cor over fifty years "A resident OF lonia
county died at the home of his son,
George w. Thomas, on South Bridge
street late Thursday night of heart
failure. Mr.. Thomas was in his usual
health in the evening when he retired
for the night, but was seized with
severe pains in his side about eleven
o'clock. He died thirty minutes after
ward.
Mr. Thomas was born in the state Of
New York September s. 1887. He came
INTO Ionia county in 1868. one year af-
ter he had married Sophronia Brown.
He settled on farm in Easton town
ship and lived continuously on the
came farm until he came to Belding "a
year ago.
Mr. Thomas was the father of three
children two of whom besides his wife
preceded him to the great beyond. The
children were. Frank III. and George
w. Thomas and Minnie b. Dow.
George is the only surviving member
of the family.
While Mr.. Thomas was not identill-
ed with any church he for many
years regularly attended the Metho-
dist church in Easton He was not a
member of any order.
Brief funeral services were held at
the late home ST. lday morning at
1920 and later at the Easton church
in charge Of Rev. Chas NJ. Pease
pastor Of the Church of Christ. Inter
ment was made in the Easton ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Thomas spent the afternoon last
wednesday at the jewelry store of his
SON and was apparently in his usual
health, but when he went home in the
evening the walk fatigued him to such
an extent that he did not try TO go to
the store on Thursday. He was loved
and respected by all who knew him
as an honest, conscientious. and whole
hearted man. He leaves host of
friends who will miss his joyial and
sunny presence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
fine EXHIBIT OF
POULTRY IS SEEN
At THE CITY HALL
MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN
CHARACTER OF STOCK OVER
LAST YEAR

The Belding Poultry show is now in
full swing at the city hall. The as
sociation has done efficient work in
securing an extra good showing of
thoroughbred poultry. The extreme
cold weather at the first of the week
had a perceptible effect on the number
Of entries. Several of the out of town
exhibitors did not send all of the birds
they intended TO send on account of
the frigid atmosphere. For this rea-
son the association held the entry
period open until this Wednesday
morning. A goodly number Of birds
were received on the later trains.
Roy Otto the judge, arrived this
morning and began his work in the
show room. He was very enthusiastic
over the class of poultry shown here
this year He could see "A marked inn
provement in the showings over last
year.
Attendance at the show bids fair to
be superior TO last year An enthus-
iasm is developing among the citi
zens that was not shown last year, an
enthusiasm that is bringing many
people TO the show. II you fail TO at
tend you will be sorry after the show
is over. While you are at the city
hall you will have an opportunity 10
see a fine exhibit OF farm. garden and
orchard products also. This exhibit
may be seen in the council rooms on
the first floor.
Every citizen OF Belding and vicin-
ity should make special effort TO visit
these exhibits this week and see what
is being accomplished by the poultry
men and farmers of the community.
The time. will be well spent. Much
can be CLEANED from attending.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
BROKE HIP WHEN SHE
FELL ON ICE SATURDAY

Mrs. Chas Waggoner is in the local
hospital suffering with broken hip
which she sustained in a fall on an
icy sidewalk Saturday night
Mrs. Waggoner was going down
town from her home on Front street
about seven-thirty in the evening. As
she neared the intersection of Front
and Main streets she lost her footing
while passing over an icy place on
the walk. and fell TO the ground.
Mrs. Waggoner was taken TO the
city hospital where DR. j. r Pinkham
attended her Mrs. Waggoner is pro-
crossing nicely. although she will be
confined to her bed for several weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
MISS GRACE TRAVIS
ASSA|LEO IN DARK
ON RIVER BRIDGE

Miss Grace Travis became the
principal party TO an exciting exper-
ience on the bridge near the brick
yard hill last Wednesday as she
was going home about five o'clock in
the evening.
AS Miss Travis turned the corner to-
ward her home at the end of
Front street man came up out Of
the bushes TO the right. The city
lights had not been turned on and
the passage was quite dark. The man
passed near her and across the road
to the path leading along the left hand
side and went west. She naturally
turned To the right and kept on that
side of the road. The two people
passed quietly along the highway, the
man apparently slackening his gait 80
as TO bring him closer to Miss Travis
AS the two people stepped upon the
bridge the man turned across To the
right side of the bridge and faced
Miss Travis in the dark She was
frightened at his actions, and more
so when he thrust something. which
she took to be the point of "a revolver
into her face. With a quick thrust,
however. she showed her assailant
away from her He stumbled and al
most fell 20 the other side of the
bridge. AS he regained his feet and
faced Miss Travis she answered his
inquiring look with the command for
him to get out of the way. The fell
low needed the command and started
back down the road TO the west Af-
ter Miss Travis had made sure that
her assailant had fled she went home.
The incident was reported To the
authorities The officers investigated.
No arrest has been made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
THORNE PURCHASED
LAUNDRY MACHINE

+. A. Thorne. who obtained judg-
ment against the Triumph Laundry
Machinery company OF Hamilton,
Ohio to the amount Of $40 in Justice
A. l.. Spencer's court two weeks >go,
purchased the machine in question
when il was offered for sale by Nhe
officials a few days ago. Mr.. Tho~ne
will dispose OF the machine as soon ss
possible. lie will then buy a large
ironing machine, with about three
times the capacity OF the machine he
is now using.
Mr.. Thorne will then have one Of
the most modern laundries in this
part OF the country. His plant will be
equipped with the best OF machinery
throughout. The amount and char
acter OF work he can do will be almost
unlimited
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
MEMS BANQUET WILL
BE GIVEN SATURDAY

A banquet will be served 10 the
members OF the Mems Bible class of
the Central Methodist church in the
dining rooms Of the church next Sat
hrday evening at six o'clock. The
feast will be given by the wives of the
members OF the class. Each member
will invite one guest
The men will go TO the banquet up
on leaving their work for the after
noon. A short address will be given
by c. Roy Hatton, a lawyer Of Grand
Rapids at the close OF the feast. 1t is
expected that about sixty men will sit
down at the banquet table.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
LIST OF FICTION
BOOKS FOR THE
BELD|NG LIBRARY

on page IL this week is printed
list of the Fiction books selected by
the committee on fiction for the Ii
brary that is being started in the city
hall AS fast as the other lists are
completed they will be printed in the
Banner
IL is not the purpose OF the board
to issue catalogue OF the books in
the library at the present time.
People who wish to have a complete
list. should clip this and the future
lists out of the Banner.and save them
for reference.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
new OIL STATION TO
BE OCCUPIED SOON

Most Of the equipment for the
Standard OIL company's new supply
station has arrived one OF the large
tanks came in last week and the other
one came this week. The piers are
all built ready TO receive them. but
Ernie Shawley who had the contract
for the construction work cannot place
the tanks in position until the weather
becomes warmer. IL is necessary to
set the tanks in green cement so that
their weight will be equalized over the
whole OF the piers
The frame office building is com
pleted and ready for occupancy The
company expects TO occupy the station
before January .. The work was ac-
cepted Monday by the company. Fred
Locke. local agent for the Standard
OIL company. will establish himself in
the new quarters very soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
INSURANCE MEN TO
PAY STAMP COST

The fire insurance companies of the
country feel that they are being dis
crimnated against in connection with
the war tax now in effect. They re-
Gently received a ruling stating that
the insurance companies and not the
insured should pay for tax stamps.
The companies notified their agents
all over the country that for the pres
ent the companies would pay the tax.
They also intimated that measures
would be taken to test the case in the
near future. They want 10 test the
validity OF the law which they con-
slider unjust.
All of the local agents have receiv-
ed such notices from the companies
which they represent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
SEVENTY-FIvE BANQUET
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Mrs. Emma Brown gave "A banquet
to the members of her Sunday school
class in the dining room OF the Central
Methodist church last Saturday night.
Seventy-five people were present in
Guiding one guest for each member.
George williams catered at the ban
quet He was assisted by members
of the class and served a hounteous
chicken pie feast
Following the banquet Miss Daisy
Brown acted as toastmistress during a
series OF very pleasant toasts. Rev.
Doty, one Of the speakers. predicted
a very bright future for the Philathea
class.
Mrs. Brown was presented with a
beautiful set OF table linen by the
members of the class.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
SPAULDING- G-D0N0vAN
SENTENCES ARE GIVEN

Judge Davis pronounced sentence
last Saturday on l.. A. Spaulding of
Big Rapids and Lawrnce Donovan Of
this place for their connection with
the so-called Long Lake case. The
young men were placed on probation
for a term of five years. and are pro-
hibited from leaving the state without
the consent OF the court.
The case against Dewey Rhodes was
nolle pressed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
Banners out Early Next Week

on account OF the Christmas
holiday the Banner will make
every effort TO go to press Tues
day afternoon instead of We'd
nesday next week. All who
have news items please get them
in early.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

Mrs. Nellie ireland was in Grand
Rapids, Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

Mrs. A. NJ. Hall is spending today
in Greenville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

MIR. and Mrs. NJ. A. Reed spent
Tuesday In Grand Rapids.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-06-11

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-06-11

priceless reward which comes to any person
who is working for the good Of the other fell
low; and we feel very sure that every member
of the Company will feel more than repaid
when the day comes for them to dedicate this
splendid building ana turn it over for the use
of the school children of the City of Belfast.
There is still much that needs to be done,
and this can be much easier accomplished II
everybody will work together and instead OF
holding back will use their utmost endeavor
to push the good thing along. 1t is earnestly
hoped that Spring street will be discontinued
between Church and Court Streets, that the
building may have better setting and that
additional room may be had for the children's
playground. The day is not far distant when
we will be able to rejoice together as we show
our friends, and the State at large. that Bel
fast is still leading in the line of progress.
We are told by several men who have careful
ly examined the plans that we are to have one
of the best school buildings anywhere IN the
State of Maine, outside of the large cities.
| As a final word, let us say that these bonds
are a good investment; they are non taxable
they pay per cent interest, and we wouio
be very glad if more of the n could be taken by
the citizens of Belfast in small amounts. All
three of the banks are ready to assist anyone
VINO wishes to purchase one OF these ponos
| and they can be obtained by application at any
one of the banks.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-06-11
|Stops Falling Hair
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falling hair. No doubt about B Whist
ever. You will surely Be sat&0ed
Call for the Waldo County Progress.
sive Convention.

The Legislature of 1918 having neglected to
enact law whereby the Progressive Party of
Maine can lawfully participate in the direct
primaries, the Progressives of Waldo County
are hereby invited to send delegates to a
County Convention to be held at the Court
House in Belfast on the twenty seventh day
of June, 1914 at ten o'clock in the forenoon
for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the following County offices, viz, State Sen
ator, County Clerk, County Attorney. Sheriff,
Register of Deeds. County Treasurer and Coun-
ty Commissioner, and also to select County
Committee for the ensuing two years.
The City of Belfast and each of the several
towns in the County shall be entitled to one
delegate and one alternate for every fifty
votes cast for Progressive presidential elect
ors in November, 1912. and one additional del
egate for majority fraction of fifty votes SO
cast.
All voters in the County of Waldo who be-
lieve in the principles of the Progressive Party
and who intend to vote for the Progressive
candidates at the coming election are invited
to participate in the caucuses to select dele
gates to this Convention.
The several delegations shall have power to
fill vacancies.
The Committee on credentials will be in ses-
sion at the Court House at ten o'clock a. m. on
Convention morning to receive and act upon
credentials.
Per order of the County Committee.
R. A. PEAVEY, Chairman.
LEWIS B. NICKERsoN. Secretary.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-06-11

Mr. Cilley was born in Waldo, Me, May 25 ,
1872, and received his early education in the
public schools of his native town. He later
attended the State Normal School at Castine
and after finishing his education engaged in
teaching His success teacher caused his
townsmen to elect him Superintendent of
schools, a position he has held for three years
He became a member of the Grange when
but IA years of age and has always been active
in the work He is now serving his tenth
year as Master of Silver Harvest Grange and
has filled most of the subordinate offices, as
well as Lecturer of the Pomona Grange.
He is Deputy State Commander of the
State installing officer.
For seven years he has been director and
collector of the Liberty & Belfast Telephone
and Telegraph Co., and also collector of the
Waldo & Penobscot Telephone Co., positions
he now holds, and holds without bonds, handling
endorsement that speaks more eloquently than
words for his honesty and integrity.
He has always been Republican and stands
squarely the platform of the party, adopted
at the last State convention. His eminent
fitness for the position should commend him
to the careful consideration of the voters and
ensure his nomination and election
If elected he pledges himself to fulfill the
duties of the office in manner that will add
strength and credit to the party that elected
him,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-06-11
WEDDING BELLS.

HOPKINS DURG1N. The marriage of Carl H.
Hopkins of Camden and Miss Stella M. Dur
gin of Belfast took place in Bangor Monday
afternoon, Rev. David Nelson Beach, President
of the Bangor Theological Seminal. yperform-
ing the ceremony at his residence They came
down river by boat Tuesday afternoon and
went dire city to their home in Camden, The
bride lie the daughter of the late Myra Pen
dleton and Elbridge Henderson Durgin of
IsIesboro and has been employed for some
time as local and toll operator in the ex-
change of the Waldo Telephone Co, making
her home with her sister, Mrs George E. Kit
tredge. The groom is the son of G: Clifford
Hopkins of Camden. He left the U. of N.
without comp \eting the course to take res
ponsible position with the Knox Telephone
Co. at Camden and was recently appointed
wire chief The groom has been frequent Wis
itor in Belfast and both bride and groom have
many frie ads here who extend both congratu-
atoms and best wishes.