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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
PRES LANCASTER OF
OL|VET TALKED
TO HIGH SCHOOL
PERSISTENT AT-
PIICAT1ON TO DAILY TASK
IN CHOSEN FIELD

Rev, A. j. Blair took charge OF the
Friday program at the high school
last Friday afternoon. The speaker
OF the afternoon was President r. q.
Lancaster Of Olivet college. Pres.
Lancaster was a pleasing speaker and
his talk was thoroughly enjoyed. He
said in part: Michigan and the
United states are fortunate in having
such splendid school systems. They
far excel those of any other country
in the worlds The schools of Ger
many. Russia and any other country
that / might name are second rank
compared with those Of our country.
The student who Wills can get as
much Of an education in this coun-
try as ne desires. There are edu-
cational institutions in all parts of
the country where any student, who
has the desire may earn a college edu-
cation. AS a boy Of seventeen i left
the good old farm up in Maine and
went down 10 Augusta 20 school. The
only money or backing ] had, or had
ever had given to me, - attend school
was fifteen dollars, which | had in.
my pocket at that time.
The first big set back that ] receiY-
ed when | entered the college was my
inability To study and concentrate
my mind. | had come from a school
where the term lated only twelve or
fifteen weeks and stepped into a
school where the students were train
ed to study from thirty-siX TO forty
weeks in the year. After yainly try
ing To accustom myself TO my new
surroundings and get the habit Of
study, / wrote home to my aunt and
told her ] did hot have the brains
to study and could never get along
inthe college. She wrote back to me that
she was uncertain whether IL was
brains or beans that / lacked. but
she believed that if used what
brains ] had | would get along all
right II was right there that / got
my first square look at life. 1t was
then that / braced up and decided to
make use OF what brains ! had.
II began TO train myself to study
and this is how | did il. | laid "A
watch on the desk before me and then
tried to concentrate my mind on my
lessons for one minute without inter-
CONTINUED on Page -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31

Press gives him uearlys full
column in depicting some of his
prowess in the spring training camp
at Hot Springs. Ark.
Altenburg's sudden rise in promin-
ence is due 10 "A very clever triple
play which he started in game with
the Pittsburg regulars. pulling down
line drive into center field by mar
velous catch.
Altenburg started his base ball
career in Belding. then joined the
Ludington team in the Michigan State
League. He played with this team
for nearly two seasons. then was pick
ed up by the Pittsburg Nationals.
Bedding fans are watching his
mcteoric flight with astonishment but
are al glad of IL and wish him the
years success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
THEODORE BLASEN TO
HAVE AUCTION SALE

Theodore Blasen has rented his
farm situated one and one-half miles
west and one-half mile north OF Smyr-
ma and will have an auction sale on
Thursday. April s, 1915. IT will be
an afternoon sale, beginning ut one
o'clock Mr. Blasen offers fine lot
of stock and farming implements. You
will find a full list of the offerings in
Mr. Blasen's advertisement on anoth-
er page Of the Banner. Turn to the
adv. and see the list OF offerings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
SERIES OF MEETINGS
AT CHURCH OF CHRIST

Rev. u. l.. Dunkleberger. fwho is
now pastor of the Franklin street
Chutch of Christ of Grand Rapids.
will begin a series df revival meetings
at the Church of Christ here next
Monday evening, April 5. Mr. Dun
kleberger will continue the meetings
for one week. On Sunday afternoon.
April II he will give one of his strong
lectures
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
Grattan Glcancrs

The Grattan Ancient order Of
Cleaners will hold their next regular
meeting with Mr.. and Mrs Hilton
Watkins Saturday. April 8. Meeting
to be I'm charge OF men. They are to
serve the dinner and furnish the pro-
gram. Maple sugar and warm bis
cult are on the menu with other good
things to go with them. This is prob
ably be the last daytime meeting of
the winter. All Cleaners try and be
present. Lecturer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
INTERURBAN TO CONNECT
MUSKEG0N AND SAGINAW

A franchise to the MuskegOn, cas-
noyia and Saginaw inserurban Pro
noting company has been granted by
the township officials of Crystal town
ship 20 construct and opt rate q line
Of railway through the village OF Cry
sial and the highways OF the township.
The proposition Is that the company
viii build line Of road from Muske-
gon through 10 Saginaw. Crystal
hopes IL will materialize.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
Read L,oyd's Special ADV.

DO not fail to read +. c. Lloyd's ad
vertisement on page nine this week.
Many choice offerings of spring
clothes are being made for Easter Mr..
Lloyd's Easter specials afford oppor-
tunities for saving money right now.
You should also read his prices on
silks, dresses. skirts and suits, then
act quickly H. & S trading stamps
are always given
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

have been selected-by the Re-
puhlicans OF the city as their candidate
for Mayor. In making the race
for this office am not tied To any
faction or ciass. Your support at the
polls will be appreciated
ADV. Eugene T.. Hudson,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
Choice Poultry

f. II. Carleton is breeding a choice
strain of s. G. Brown Leghorn poul-
try. He sells eggs or baby chicks at
right prices See his advertisement
on the poultry page
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
CONTEST OVER ROAD
FENCE SETTLED

The fence along the road about
seven pliles east Of Greenville on the
state road which was built by r.
Woodbeck. has been removed and the.
line where the fence was has been
plowed up 10 wideH the road. Wood
beck claimed the land for his own
which got him into trouble with Oak
field township. the outcome OF which
the township came out ahead
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
Notice to Voters;

IL J can get your support on the
record which ] made while i'm the Of
fee before. would greatly appreciate
your support and can assure you that
you will be treated with the same de-
gree OF courtesy and consideration as
always.
Thanking you for your past and
future support. | am
Yours respectfully.
Ed. ID. Engemann.
Democratic candidate for city clerk
1U
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31
AL LTENBURG IS PUT
ON FIRST SQUAD OF
P|TTSBURG TEAM
FOEMER BELDING PLAYER AND
STAR OF STATE LEAGUE
IN GOOD FORM

Jesse Altenburg of Belding is blaz-
ing his name in large letters i'm the base
BAN world. The Grand Rapids
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-03-31

Mrs. Charles Murray and son Frank
are spending today with Orleans
friends.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
HUMoR IN COURTS OF LAW
somewhat unkind Story Told by
Baron oouse-co~'s Return That
Stopped . Suit.

Legal Laughs tells the following.
Tier" Is story which baron Douse,
the celebrated Irish Judge. once told
IN that exaggerated Irish "bropue''
winch u" loved to employ: 4 was
down IN Cork last month. holding ms.
sizes. on the first day. when u, Jury
cam" In. III. officer ~ the cour, said:
Uchtl"incn nv the jury. yen take
your accustomed places. N yc PLACE. :
And may never laugh" said III.
baron. ~ they didn't all walk into th.
dock"
some tim" ago when H. ~. Riley,
then ~ Constantine. Mich, was prose.
cutting attorney. writes Judge =. W,
Donovan. u butcher was charged with
stealing n COW aud killing her and
selling the beef The proof was cIr
cnnisianlial. The owner ~ the COW
saw hide hung up In the meat shop
which u" recognized NJ that ~ his
lost animal The defense had mad. n
strong appeal, and the prosecuting nj.
torn"y Was prepared To max. mn clio.
Huen' argument, when the butchers
boy rushed Into court. all out 81
breath. saving: Pa The COW has
come home" There she was, sure
enough standing AZ the owners gate
Mnd anxious 10 gci into the yard. Find
Not guilty." was the courts order 10
the Jury.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12

The ancient Sparians paid as much
attention To the rearing ~ men IN
cattle dealers IN this country aud Eng.
land, In modern times. do the breed.
Ing OF cattle. They took charge Of
hrfnhess aud loos.n-ss Of mems flesh.
ana regulated the degree ~ fairness
TO which II WAS lawful. IN a free state.
Tor the citizen 10 extend his body.
Those who dared TO grow too fat
or too son for military exercise and
the service of Sparta we're soundly
whipped,
In one particular instance. that OF
Nsucils, the son Of polyius, the of.
fender MAS brought before the Ephori
and n meeting Of the whole people VI
Sparta. at which his unlawful fatness
wss publicly exposed. and he WAS
threatened with perpetual Punishment
u he did not bring his body within
the regular Spartan compass. sud
sive up his culpsble mode Of living,
which was declared 10 be more
worthy Of Nh Ionisn than q sou Of
l-acedaemon.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
WHY 4 DOG WAGS IT'S TAIL
italian Scientist Declares Animal Per.
forms Action for ConversA-
tionai Purposes.

Why does dog wag ,ts ta,i? No
this isn't Foolish Question ana La,
from II. II Is a sober. solemn prob
lem whicL has been given long. care
ful. scientific investigation and which
is now submitted to us with ansy Of
attached SO that We needn't worry our
selves into the slightest degree of
thoughtfulness over Il. Prof Gius
eppe Renato Of Rome. Italy, has de-
voted a lot OF attention to this cues
ton. SO you see there must be some
weight somewhere about IL. Profess.
sor Renato very kindly and solemp,y
tells us that the dog ways Its tail for
conversational purposes-ana II this
is true. We all know dogs that are
great conversationalists, don't we?
Professor Renato says great Injustice
has been done In the past BY scien.
lists In not giving animals tails a pro.
found study sooner The tail. he sol.
EMMY pointed out. from the stand.
point OF antiquity. is much older than
other organs Of the various animals,
and therefore entitled TO be inyesti.
gated hrst. Biology demonstrates, he
says. that In the gradual DEVELOPMENT
OF animal life the tail was perform.
ing various Important functions and
working like a Trojan possibly cen.
turtles before the animal ever began
to dream that II might also be nice 10
have paws. or Jaws or legs. He hopes
his present exhaustive and profound
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12

According TO the London Lancet,
eiaret contains NO little alcohol that
II may almost be clsssed among the
sen drinks. This Ia because the
Shapes from which II Is made are
allowed TO ferment by themselves
without help. 80 that In the purest
elaset there 10 no excess alcohol, acid
o. sugar II Ia. therefore. worthy of
~ name a. an ideal dinner beverage
vhen = stimulant Ia recommended
rather than recourse TO diluted spirits,
liquors and the like. The fact that
ths claret turns sour % soon after the
bottle Ia opened proves that no pre-.
servatives are added to the grape
Juice. The longer claret keeps sweet
after being opened, the more doubt
there IL Of its purity.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
The Whispsrsrs Of Paris.

True. every day IL kke Sunday now
In Paris, The church bells OF Paris!
Day and night calling across the muted
city from Montmartre to Mont.
parnasse! No more Baedeker study.
Ing and Whispering about the Byzan.
tine and Gothic styles In the stiffness
OF those dim. venerable churches; for
the whisperers now are the women Of
Paris. kneeling before the Virgin,
praying each for loved one out at the
front In the trenches. Estelle LOOMS
te the Century Magazine. "a
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
BEWARE OF THE MENTAL Ru1
W'ss Man should De willing 10
Change HE Opinions a.
We Learns.

Lincoln once said; There IL no,
much to man who is not wiser toda,
than yesterday" This is universally
true. II is only the fool who never
changes his mind. The wise man is
always endeavoring to add TO his
knowledge. n what he learns today
is different from what he learned YES.
ierday and gives him different views
OF things. he should keen his mind
open to new knowledge. lie will no,
change his opinions for iisht reasons.
but will consider all that comes TO
him and change when he sees good
reasons for changing. II one is mo,
willing to listen to the arguments Of
others he need not expect them 10
listen 10 his opinions I,e cots 4, -.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
HONESTY ITS OWN REWARD
Act Of Street Car Conductor Made
Whole Class Popular with
Pittsburgh Business Man,

They we're talking OF the work O,
street car conductors and OF their
chances Tor graft IN comparison with
politicians.
4 suppose that all men Use Tho
nimblc finger In r.spons. 10 m, MIN.
bic mind at times. but let me tell Won,
"a bit Of experience which may no, no
at all exceptional" said "A con,r.,,or
Of Oh. Oakland district, Las, sum.
nIcr ON. d,y 4 mn, som q, s.o I'M. ~,
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
He. s~aIle~s ISf1ASrush.

T, James ssefington Of the Providence
school committee has . fns set OF
teeth Of which he Ia very proud. The
other morning he WAS polishing his
worries, and, In the course Of his rub.
Ding. his grip on the handle OF the
brush slipped and the brush went down
Jims throat, too far for him to recover
It. Realizing the gravity OF the sit.
uation. skefinston had a hurry call
sent to the Rhode Island hospital, and
there the doctors lost no time In op.
Grating upon him. The brush, was re.
moved from his stomach and In the
afternoon the patient was reported as
doing weil.-Providence Dispatch to
Philadelphia Record.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12

Butter should always be closely
watched, OF course. good margarine
10 very wholesome food and 10 quite
all right. but II 10 q shame to sell this
20 dairy butter and charge according.
". Here 10 . very simple test which
10 quite reliable. Take q small portion
OF the article about the size OF q pea
Place this In an iron spoon aud hold
over . gas burner. Good butter bub.
bles quietly with q good deal Of froth;
margarine or worked.up butter
cractles with noise resswblIng that
which 10 sxpsrisaeed when q green
stick 10 held over . Ore.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
As Got the Numhsr.

An amusing incident took place the
other day In = large railroad goods
yard. A new man was sent to unload
a wagon and to check the list OF goods
lie did the work. but forgot to MI In
the number Of the wagon III its place
on the form.
On this being pointed out to him
he departed. and returned after an alb.
sence Of half an hour. and banged
down the castiron number. wrenched
from the side Of the wagon, remark
Ing:
"shure. the next tonne yea want
tho number Of wagon, ~ can 90 for
II ysrsilf."-London TitBits. -
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
0uroiar Alarm Safe mel,

A sstchel with Q burglar alarm At
tschment 10 one Of the latest ideas fol-
protecting bank messengers and pay
masters from thieves. Inside the
satchel are bells aud revolver loaded
with blank cartridges. under the con.
troll Of . mechanism similar to the
combination lock on O safe.
And this 10 q warning TO expert
satehslsnatchers that they might %
Well 70 out Of business!
~ loag - the satchel 10 in the
haa1D q ths messenger II 10 quiet. but
- 80 - ~ lets 90 OF Il The bells
- 70 ring end the revolver u nre1.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
the BABY
BY OLIVE BARTON.

I
per Syndi,atvp
| The great singer was sppndinu bo,
mort vacation IN an unusual way
i might be said also that II had been
ione Of her own choosing What did
she Know Of Dahy food. or mendipc
holes IN lohnnic's stockings as big "A,
buckwheat cakes How did she know
how many days ETossie should veat
| the same pctticoat?
The whole three were In bed now
aud the great singer relaxed mSu
'fously She knew no one IN IN,
Town. 81 there was little danger %,
callers.
Her thoughts were as busy as ,b,
fingers of the little maid ~ an work
now doing dishes audibly IN the
Kitchen She was thinking how odu
Z was for her TO be there NJ all.
telegram had been Responsible
Sister Jane and her husband william,
mad been called away by trouble IN
Williams family. There had been no
one else 10 ask to look after the chiI.
dren. She had never even seen the
baby.
steps suddenly sounded on The
little front porch like 30 many bangs
on bass drum. Title. out IN the
kitchen, heard and was at the door
before her temporary mistress could
stop her,
Us this Whrr. Miss Farrell il stay.
my" asked u mans voice
Joe exclaimed Miss Farrell Inn.
patiently. win he never learn thn,
mere INT bit Of use In chasing
after me. wherever I ro?"
Joe stamped on ~, SNOW noIaiy
nnd came inside. n. came IA b,v
glowing and clumsy. The little room
seemed full before he got farther ,bnr
~" doorway Peggy. In her chnir be
fore the fire. half turned ius, .n,,pb
Tor him 10 80" the iolrlorirnI express
sion
PcrIf' h" exclaimed ,iolIrh,.,IIy.
coming forward
Good evening. Joe" evenly. Won
chose nice night 10 come so far
Won't YOU III down"
""' WV" WI 'he other side ~ /
the Fireplace You look awfuiIy
sweet. Peggy. Aren't you rlad 10 see
me-"
No" deliberately
II wouldn't have com.-only I
honrhi OF something gfter-aft.r
We'd been talking the other night"
81. didn't answer.
You see. shifting uneasily. III you
would marry me, you could no ahead
WIN your singing Just III. same M
yer You could ring JUS, IN wei, .s
Margaret Farrell Sturtevsn,. ms Won
an as Margaret Farrell. Now
'onidhf YOU" That wouldn't be IN.
erierinr with your career. would A.,
ma Perry. you used 10 care "a little
or me-"
She watched the IRE a minute. rc.
eniing. ITS hard TO be- cross with
on. Joe. You Just won't let people, |
VII YOU I'm going 10 he extra nice
ow aud explain
You see. Joe. your plan wont work
or u hundred reasons. you lave !.
ONE You're = regular home MN
'here ever was one. ! cant make
nome. u isn't In me. ! hate every.
hihr about q house, love my music
e'ter than anything on earth, and
ant give II up"
What she really meant was that The
81 public homage was n
ris"tion she would not care 10 re-.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-03-12
THE ONE Ne LOVED
BY MARY ". WiTheRElC.


down on the rustic bench beside her.
tion.
The poor fellow" was Ernest liar.
per lie looked grave and troubled. but
u seemed as though the presence of
the CHEEKY little woman beside him
made HIM momentarily forget his anxi
cites
How sorry feel foi him" breathed
Rose rs they parted. How unworthy Is
she Of the love Of man like him"
II Rose only knew" soliloquized
Ernest rs he went on his way. All.
me! life is u sad enigma"
Here were the facts In the case.
Ernest Harper was engaged to the sis.
ter Of his dearest friend. l.ora Moody.
And Rose Darrell Knew that i.ora did
not love him. was u fippant nirt and
would bring him pain and disappoint-
ment ~ the years to come.
How she had found this out way her
own treasured secret
Ernest was surprised 10 be aroused
from his morning siumber BY the IN.
nouncemeni Of servant that Mr..
Moody. Lofa's father, was In the psrlor
below and would he please dress AMI
come down NJ once"
When Ernest Joined his early visitor
he found MIR Moody pacing the room
up and down IN u state of great agitz.
ton.
Ernest" he spoke Ia an unsteady
tone. I've got some bad news for
you"
Ned" began Ernest
IN t,rn
Ssh, is ill?"
WORSE" prouned the unhappy faith
or Ernest. boz. be- brave, We dcp,ore
II all. and you have been the man all
through. but drive her from your
thoughts. She Is unworthy OF you"
"you ,u.t,np"
She clopcd last night with Lieuten.
ant Trcscombc."
Il was severe shock 10 the as,.und
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
GLENDALE

The League held their monthly bus
mess meeting at the home of Levi
Hurlbut on Tuesday evening.
Miss Carrie Hurlbut spent week
at the Adam Beach home caring for
the sick.
Mrs. Martz is on the sick list
The Woodmen are repairing their
sheds.
MI. Shered is having a nice time
with boils.
There will be a New Years dinner
at the church New Years day. All
are invited and bring something good
for dinner.
Mrs. German was quite badly burned
last Monday morning while helping
to carry some boiling water. There
was snow on the ground and she
slipped, throwing the water over her
arms and face. DR.. Smith attended
her injuries
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
COVERT

One of the saddest accidents that
has ever happened in Covert occurred
last week Wednesday, when Pete Jen,
sen, young man 10 years of age,
slipped in a corn shredder while work
ing on the Howard Bates farm. One
leg was cut off above the knee. 1t
was some time before he could be got
ten out, owing to the shock and loss of
blood. He died about o'clock the
same day. The funeral was held at
the home OF his parents northwest of
Covert last Saturday.
A son of Mr.. Scott, a barber Of Ban.
cor, was buried here last Friday.
Miss Alta Denny of Casco has been
visiting at the home of Robert Ford.
The Friendship club wish to thank
the patrons of their bazaar, which
was held last week. The club had
planned to hold the sale two days, but
sold out nearly everything the first
day. About $40 was realized.
LLOYD Rhoades has moved to Pack.
ard to run the store for ]. r. Spelman
81 Co. Ed. Bostwick, who has been
there the past two years, has returned
to his farm
George Leslie has been confined to
the house with rheumatism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
Riverside.

Rev Shape will preach at River
side next Sunday. The Sunday
school voted last Sunday to discon.
tinue their school for the first quarter
of 1916.
Wayne Wilson and family are NOV
ing to town.
Lloyd Truitt, who is here from Buff
falo visiting his sister, Mrs Stanton,
will help Mr.. Deaner for a while.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Casselman enter
tanned his sister, Mrs. Alice Smith,
and her daughter Violet Of Hartford a
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlo Huey visited
friends at Three Rivers a part of last
week.
Mrs. Lamson has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Huey.
Herman Grahl was called to Coloma
last week by the serious illness of his
father.
Tha parcel post social held at the
HoldIidge home cleared 80 so for the
Sunday school.
We are glad to hear that Wayne
Rider is able TO sit up.
The Cleaners will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. Jay Casselman, Wednesday
evening, Decem Der D.
Election of officers and a fine oys-
ter supper were enjoyed at the Cole
home December 8.
Mr.. McDougrl was called to Benton
Harbor last Monday by the illness of
his brother Lorenzo. He expected to
bring him home with him to care for
him, but he was unable to be moved.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
Town and Country G. Correspondence
WAV ERLY

As Mrs. Rose German was empty
ing a boiler of water she slipped and
fell and was badly burned about her
chest and arms. a physician wa $
summoned at once.
Il. w. Arnold is home for his holi'
day vacation.
Mrs. Charles Johnson has had an
other stroke of apoplexy.
Isodore and Paul Shered, Cora and
Claude Olmstead and Theodore Bell
visited Glendale school last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson OF
Kalamazoo are spending the week
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Johnson.
The Willing Workers of the River
side Sunday school will meet with
Miss Winifred Warner this evening,
December II.
While Harry Scamehorn was shred
ding corn for the Allen brothers last
week he had the misfortune to have
three of his fingers cut off.
Miss Hazel Shears aid Charlie
Overdorth were married at Paw Paw
last Sunday and left Monday for
Ohio, where they will spend their
honeymoon.
Tax Notice
| will be at Allen Bros store 10 Glen
dale on Friday, Dece mber III, and at ii
G.. Waters hard ware store IN Paw Paw
on Saturday, December IL, and the same
day of each succeeding week until fur
Their notice, for the collection of Waiver.
ly township taxes,
44t3 Bert Adriance,
Treasurer Waverly Township.