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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
VOTER OF
CITY SHOULD Be
REGISTERED SURE
WOMEN WHO ARE PROPERTY
OWNERS AND TAXPAYERS
NAY VOTE JULY IL

Next Tuesday, July ~ will be the
day for all property owners and 9TH
ers eligible to vote at the special cleo
ton July II, To register. Every voter
OF the city should make an extra eff
fort to see that he is registered in his
ward so that he may vote at the cleo
ton. If you are uncertain as TO
whether your name appears on the
poll list consult one Of the registration
notices posted at some point near your
home. If your name is not on the
list you must register next Tuesday.
June 20 TO insure voting at the cleo
tion July II.
In accordance with the constitution
Of the state and the statutes of the
state every woman who possesses the
qualifications of a male elector and
who owns property by herself or joint
~ with others and who is assessed for
taxes within the city of Belding will
be entitled to vote upon the PROPOSE
tion of bonding the city for the pur-
pose of paving, provided her name is
duly registered in the precinct in
which she presides. Every woman.
who is entitled TO vote should make
an effort To have her name registered
and also 10 get out TO the polls on
election day and vote her sentiments.
When the proposition is voted and
the contract for laying the pavement
has been let the local people may be
assured of plenty of work. Any con-
tractor, who is awarded the job Will
want and need more local labor than
he can possibly get hold Of. 1t will
insure every man lucrative employ
ment during a period when he might
otherwise be idle
At the small expense OF not more
than $50 less than one months
rent. the small property owner with
property assessed at $1,000. may have
added TO the city an Improvement that
will increase the value of his property
several times the cost of the expendi-
ture. 1t will make all property more
Then even this small
cost may be spread over a period of
ten years and will mean only s.s7 per
year. No owner of property or pros
pective owner OF property can afford
to be without paving in Belding.
Don't fail to register and then don't
fail to vote on election day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
F. /. HUDSON HOME
WAS MADE SCENE
OF PRETTY WEDDING
MISS IRENE HUDSON BECOMES
BRIDE OF GAY WEST
MONDAY

one OF the prettiest weddings OF the
summer was that of Miss Irene Hud-
son and Mr.. Gay West of Lansing,
which occurred at the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f. IL.
Hudson on South Bridge street Mon
day morning at nine O'Clock
The rooms were decorated with
ferns and cut flowers
Miss Helen Hudson played the we'd
ding march as the bridal party de-
scended the stairs and passed to places
before a bank Of ferns The Rosary"
was played during the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. W. r..
service was used little Virginia
Sprague acting as ring bearer.
4 delicious three course wedding
breakfast was served in the dining
room. after which Mr.. and Mrs West
left for Lansing in a motor car which
had been bedecked with old shoes and
appropriate placards by the guests
They will make their future home in
the capital city.
Thirty-eight relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony The ut-of-
town guests being; Mrs. Nellie Hudson.
Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs Charles
West, Lowell; Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle War
rem and daughter Margaret, Lansing;
w. A. Inman and Miss Libbie Anna BILE,
ionia Mr. and Mrs @. w. Blake, Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd West, Mr. and Mrs.
George West, Mr.. and Mrs Peter Cur
ie, Mrs. Minnie West and the Misses
Pearl. Henrietta Gertrude, and Eva
West all of Big Rapids
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
N. &. SUNDAY SCHOOL
HELD PICNIC SATURDAY

The Methodist Sunday school held
picnic in the city park last Saturday.
The day was cool in the morning and
rain seemed probable but the skies
cleared toward ten o'clock and "A large
number OF people went TO the picnic.
A picnic dinner was served in the
pavilion at noon. The pavilion was
filled TO capacity and many OF the
older people stood around outer walls
and ate their dinners from plates they
were holding.
After dinner G. f.. Angel, secretary
Of the county Y. NJ. G.. A., took charge
of the sports. He started a game of
target ball. game of volley ball,
foot races. jumping contests and other
sports that would interest all of the
children. Every pupil enjoyed the
day and was given a vivid example of
how a day may be proftably spent i'm
wholesome play under proper direc-
ton Every boy and girl felt thank
ful TO Mr.. Angel for the interest he
took in the days sports.
The Sunday school last Sunday
morning gave Mr., Angell a rising vote
of thanks for his work and interest
at the picnic Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
BOARD OF COMMERCE
WILL MAKE BOOSTER
TRIP ON THURSDAY
DELEGATION OF AUTOMOBILES
WILL GO TO BIG RAPIDS: BAND
AND BALI. TEAM WILL GO

y party Of over thirty automobiles
will leave the city hall tomorrow
morning at 1880 for a junket and
booster trip TO Greenville Lakeview
Stanwood and Big Rapids. In the
party will be the city band, the base
ball team and full quote of enthus-
iastic Bedding boosters The machines
will be covered with streamers. ban
ners, bunting, etc, To give people of
the country through which the party
passes an idea of Belding and what it's
live residents are trying 10 do here.
The trip was planned and will be un-
der the auspices of the Belding Board
of Commerce.
&. \. Wheeler will head the party
as pathfinder. lie makes frequent
trips to Big Rapids and is able 10
lead the party over a good route. At
each town, through which the party
is 10 pass. the band will play and a
short get-acquainted meeting held At
Big Rapids the party will be received
by the mayor and the Board of Com
merce there A fast game OF ball
will be played and an all around good
time had
The party Will travel at all times in
a body along the road and will pre-
sent the finest spectacle that has ever
gone out of this city. No one along
the route will fail to know that Beld-
ing is on the map and is doing things.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
BAND CONCERTS TO BE
HELD TWICE A WEEK

Beginning this Wednesday evening
the band will give semi i-weekly con-
certs during the summer. The con-
certs on Wednesday evenings will be
given in the grand stand just east Of
the Banner Office. Every Sunday af-
ternoon at $3.50 a concert will be given
in the city park.
The band has been given some sup
port by the common council and other
funds are expected during the sum-
mer The boys have been practicing
for several weeks on new music TO
give at the meetings These concerts
are for everyone and everyone OF them
should be largely attended The rural
residents especially viii be interested
in the mid-week concerts as they can
drive i'm with their families. do their
shopping and listen to some good mu-
sic before returning home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
.BELDING HOSPITAL
RECEIVED TWO GIFTS
NURSE ENGAGED

The Belding city hospital was in re-
ceipt a few days ago, of a very nice
operating table also stools and
benches, accessories To the table.
The outfit was presented by Mrs.
George w. Ellis of Philadelphia. II
is of the latest and best design and
was one of the things needed at the
hospital, probably more than any 9TH
er one thing. The gift was very much
appreciated by the lady managers and
also by the trustees.
Miss Hattie Ranney of Greenville
gave subscription of five dollars TO
the hospital also. Miss Ranney is
public-spirited in many things. She
is giving TO worthy causes when op-
portunity presents itself Her gift to
the local institution was received with
great appreciation.
All of the patients in the hospital
are convalescine. They are now be-
ing taken care of by Miss Handy,
nurse from Grand Rapids. She is
here only for few weeks. A nurse
who is now working in Ann Arbor and
who is a graduate of Butterworth hos
pital, Grand Rapids, has been secured
permanently after the middle of July.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
PAST MATR0NS' JEWELS
WERE PRESENTED

A special meeting Of Doric Chapter
.. +. S. was held Tuesday night for
work in the degree and four candi-
dates were admitted To membership.
The initiatory work was done by
past matrons. Mrs. Alta Atwood of
Grand Rapids acting as worthy ma
tron. Mrs Atwood was the second
worthy matron of the chapter more
than twenty years ago. The work of
all the past officers was done in an
excellent manner and they received
many compliments.
At the close of the initiatory work
Mrs. Atwood and Mrs. Maude Unger
were presented with the Jewels of
past worthy matrons 10y r. =. lapham
in behalf Of the chapter.
There was large attendance and
a six o'clock dinner was served in the
banquet room Mrs Mary Cannon,
also past matron from Grand Rap
ids, was present and took the chair Of
chaplain George Foster, "a past
patron assisted in the work
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
LEAVING TIME OF TRAINS
CHANGED LAST SUNDAY

Beginning last Sunday the Pere
Marquette railroad made some import
ant changes in the passenger trains
time OF leaving and arriving at Beld-
ing.
According 10 the new schedule the
morning train that formerly went to
Grand Rapids at 1915 will go at
1920. The night train going west will
go at s:26 instead of 500 as for
merly. The train going toward Sag
inaw in the morning will leave at
sos instead of S:t3. The afternoon
train going the same way will leave
at 2:34 and the evening train will
leave at 6:35. The morning and even
ing trains on the Grand Rapids and
Saginaw division will be daily. dur
ing the summer. The afternoon
trains each way will be daily except
Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
BALL TEAMS OF SIX
CITIES MAY ORGANIZE

Tentative plans have been made
looking to the formation of base ball
association in this part Of the state
with Belding. Charlotte, st. Johns.
Hastings and possibly Ionia and Grand
Ledge being the cities represented. A
meeting was held in Grand Rapids
last Monday. at which salaries. inter
change OF players, schedules, etc.
were discussed. Another meeting is
slated for next week to lay further
plans.
The idea of having an Organization
is favored by local fans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
GRADUATES, AND JUNIOR
CtASS had PICNIC

Last Friday morning at an early
hour the graduating class and Juniors
of the Belding high school took their
departure in drays and automobiles to
Long Lake for their annual picnic
Later they were joined by the faculty
members.
The morning was spent in boating.
but the hard rain of the afternoon
drove all but two boat-loads into the
skating pavilion In spite of the wet
weather the day was greatly enjoyed
especially the picnic dinner at the
noon hour. The days events will be
pleasantly remembered by those pre-
sent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
FATHERS DAY
SHOULD BE OBSERVED

In June 1910, at Spokane, Fathers $
Day was celebrated for the first time,
and since that time other cities have
followed suit, and on June 81. next
Sunday, the day will be fittingiy OBJ
served all over the United States
Thousands of men will be glad to
honor their fathers on this day, as a
slight recognition of the lifetime OF
devotion and thoughtful care. AS
token, a colored rose is worn for a liv-
ing father and a white rose for one
who has passed away.
Fathers Day in an effort to obtain a
general observance of the day and the
public is taking hold Of the PROPOSE
ton with the proper spirit.
There is no reason why Father
should not have day as well as
Mother The memory of father
should he sacred and the love for him
as potent.
Dad is generally a good old scout
and a good friend to the youngster.
Latterly fathers have been taking
more interest in the upbringing of
children than once they did. SO much
has been written of mothers and so
little of fathers that il is pleasure
to see father coming into his own at
last. He is entitled to Memorial Day.
and some day il will be celebrated in
every village and hamlet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT
OF G. A. R. CLOSED

The state encampment of the G. A.
r. and the Spanish war veterans clos
ed its annual meeting in Kalamazoo
last Friday.
Henry c. Rankin. well-known
Ypsilanti educator, was elected de-
partment commander over Lester b.
Place. of Three Rivers, by II votes.
other officers elected are: Senior
vice commander, Elit Strong. kala-
mazoo; junior vice commander, Thos
Davey. Detroit; chaplain, Rev. Samuel
Heininger, Adrian; medical director
DR.. Robt. lie Barron, Pontiac. the on
ly man reelected. Henry Spaulding
of Hartford, was re-appointed assist
ant Acknowledgement with headquart-
ers at Lansing; NJ. G.. Barney was re-
appointed patriotic instructor.
Delegates TO the encampment at
Washington next September were
elected and it was decided To engage
a special train to carry the veterans
to the capital.
The veterans decided TO recognize
the Daughters of the c. A. r.. and
will recommend TO the national en-
that this organization be
given recognition. Michigan is one of
the four states which has a chapter
OF this body. Mrs. Carrie Parks Boggs
OF Detroit is the national commander
in-chief
During the past year 535 Civil war
veterans Of Michigan died, according
to report made today by Henry
Spaulding of Hartford, assistant adult
ant-general OF Michigan. There are
now living in Michigan 1852 members
OF the c. a. r., mostly between 20
and SO years Of age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
GRADUATING CLASS
OF 1915 GAVE FINAL
EXERCISES THURSDAY
THORNTON A. MILLS OF BATTLE
CREEK GAVE THE COM
MENCE,MENT ADDRESS

The annual graduation exercises at
the Central Methodist church last
Thursday evening was the occasion of
large audience attending. The
house was tastefully decorated with
the class colors, maroon and white.
shortly after eight o'clock the class
march was played by Henry Glide
meister and Miss Julia Travis, and
the graduating class ushered by the
officers of the Junior class. entered at
the southwest door of the church.
passed up the right aisle TO the rear
Of the church, around the center pews
and back toward the front OF the
church along the left aisle. They
were seated in the middle tier of seats
near the front. Every part of the
program was carried out in an excel
lent manner. Following the saluta-
tory, given by Miss Helen Gotta and
the ValedictorY, given by Miss Edith
Glass, superintendent NJ, T. Osborne
gave some excellent remarks prelimin-
airy TO introducing Rev Thornton a.
Mills of Battle Creek, who was 10 give
the commencement address. Mr.. Os-
borne took occasion 70 compliment the
people of Belding on their commend
able attitude tward the schools. He
spoke OF the hearty cooperation that
had existed between the teachers of
the schools and the patrons and stud
ents. Mention was also made of the
neighborly interest he and his family
had, felt in the community and the
like treatment they had received.
Mr.. Osborne said il was with a feel
ing of satisfaction and qualification as
he was leaving the field at the close
- L.. . l.. l.. l.,.I
been supported by the community in
every way The last few weeks had
been especially busy ones. as many
things required doing. For that rea-
son he had not found time to give a
closing talk to the graduating class.
He then complimented the class on
their good efforts to win at all hazards.
This class was perhaps the most self
sustaining of any class that had ever
been graduated from the local schools.
They had almost all been compelled
to work their way through, and with it
all had been original and alert in do
ing things, as a class, that no other
similar body of students had under
taken.
Mr. Osborne did not fail 10 bespeak
the best OF success for his successor.
j. A Langston He was sure that the
people would give him that support
that every schoolhead needs, and also
that the patrons would not be disap-
pointed in him as their school leader.
Mr.. Osborne proclaimed him a man
OF good executive ability. widely ex
perienced, progressive and very ably
qualified. Mr. Osborne then introduc-
ed Rev. Mills. who began his address
with his usual ability to attract his
hearers from the first word. Mr..
Mills said in part: "I would like to
talk to you few minutes on the sub
ject-Iife's Commencement. You
may ask what do l expect to get out
OF subject OF that kind. To start
with let me say that graduation is not
Continued on Page 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
SUPERINTENDENT
NJ. {. OSBORNE s
ANNUAL REPORT

Morley t.. Osborne who leaves this
week for Bay City has submitted his
report 10 the Board Of Education Of
the public schools for the year just
ended. The report is a most excellent
one and shows that there has been
progress all along the school work in
every department rejecting much
credit on the superintendent and his
able corps of teachers. From ii we
clip the following:
I'm the high school we have en-
deavored to establish system and or
der, have required the students 10
measure up 10 a reasonable education
standard, and have tried 10 be of SER
vice to them in all of their school
activities. We have also put forth
every effort to inspire our students
with real desire to make the most of
their opportunities in the Belding high
school and have sought TO fire them
with an ambition to push on beyond
the Belding high school and develop
their talent to the highest possible
degree
II desire to commend Principal
Nielsen and the high school teachers
for the energetic efforts they have put
forth in establishing that systematic
and orderly condition which is funda-
mental TO any school work. | desire
also TO commend the student body for
their kindly cooperation in bringing
about this condition. There are in
every high school a few students who
do not take kindly to system and
order and a fixed standard of scholar
ship, There were few such in the
Bedding high school, but the great
majority of the students showed
willingness to cooperate for the de-
sired end.
Remarkable progress has been
made in all lines of human activity
during the past few years. This pro-
gress has been more striking perhaps
in the educational field than in any
other field Belding schools have
been progressing and public opinion is
such that further progress is sure to
come. | could not honestly say that
the Belding schools are today on a
par with the best schools in Michigan,
but. l can honestly say that think
public opinion and the public demand
in this city is such that they will be
placed on a basis with the best schools
in Michigan within the next few years.
The people of Belding have shown in
many ways that they desire a modern
up-to date school, and what the pub
lie honestly and earnestly demands
they will sooner or later get.
In closing this report / wish to ex-
press my hearty and sincere appre-
citation for the splendid support and
generous treatment that has been ac-
corded me by the public during the
short year | have been at the head OF
the Belding schools. | doubt whether
finer public to work for could be
found anywhere in Michigan And |
certainly wish the City of Belding
Godspeed in its efforts TO secure
school system equal TO the best TO be
found anywhere, and worthy Of this
progressive little city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
Lost Their Baby Daughter

Mr. and Mrs Burt Curtis are la deep
sorrow over the death OF their little
girl baby Thelma Jean, aged II
months. one week and four days,
which occurred Friday at 1880
O'Clock a. IN.
She had been sick with whooping
cough and pneumonia for about four
weeks and although having the best
of care and medical treatment the
death messenger took her away from
them.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at the home and was attended
by a large number OF sympathizing
friends and neighbors. Rev. G.. M.
Peass officiated. The remains were
placed in the family lot in River Ridge
cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
BOARD OF COMMERCE
HELD FIRST SMOKER

The first smoker for the Belding
Board Of Commerce was held In Mil
lard hall last Thursday evening The
attendance was beyond expectation
and all had pleasant time.
Lively discussions were entered in
TO by different members Of the organi-
zation and explanatory talks given by
President Hall and Secretary Gun
solus. Most interest centered around
the discussion of the paving problem.
Ideas both pro and con were express
ed
A buffet luncheon was served w.
l.. Cusser was in charge of the kit
chen and furnished an excellent lunch.
a portion OF the band was also present
and rendered several selections.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
SOCIAL BAND MET AT
VIM. AUBElL HOME

The Farmers Social Band met at
the home Of Wm. X, Aubell Sunday
About thirty members were present
At noon all enjoyed the bOuntiful
picnic dinner, afterwards a program
was given. consisting of music. recta-
tions and readings The music was
furnished by Wild Howe, Clarence
Chickering and Miss Aubell Almost
all the members helped out in the en-
tertainment by giving quotations.
The next meeting will be held at
j.. 9. Wright's the third Wednesday
in July.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
THE OPEN AIR MEETINGS
WILL BEGIN JULY 4

At a meeting of the ministerial as
sociation held last week it was de-
cided TO hold the first union open air
afternoon meeting the first Sunday in
July. This will make the date OF the
first afternoon service July 4, The
services will be held at an early hour
as usual and will be a union of all
the protestant churches OF the city.
An order has been placed for Bill
horn organ to be used in connection
with the music for the Sunday after
noon services. The location for hold :
ing the meetings has not been definite
ly decided upon. but will probably be
the Banner office. The schedule fol-
lows:
July 4-Rev. A. j. Blair, speaker;
Rev. J. A. Hudnutt, chairman.
July 11-Rev. j. A. Hudnutt, speak
er; Rev. c. NJ. Pease. chairman.
July 1s-Rev. c. VI. Pease. speak
er; Rev. w. A. Bliss, chairman.
July 25-Rev. w. A. Bliss. speaker;
Rev w. f. Doty, chairman.
August Rev. w. f. Doty. speaker;
Rev j. A. Hudnutt, chairman.
August S-Rev. j. H. Hudnutt. speak
er; Rev. A. j. Blair chairman.
August 15-Rev a. J. Blair speak
er; Rev. c. NJ. Pease, chairman.
August 22-Rev. c. NJ. Pease,
speaker; Rev. w, A. Bliss, chairman
August 29-Rev. w. A. Bliss speak
er; Rev. w. +. Doty, chairman.
Sept. Rev. w. Il. Doty, speaker;
Rev. A. ]. Blair. chairman.
The choir from the church whose
pastor breaches for the current Sun
day will be in charge of the music
of the day. In case of rain the SER
vices will be adjourned TO the church
whose pastor speaks
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
, GrncnYiIIe Lad Drowned

Devere Stahl, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Stahl, was drowned in the
waters of Flat river Monday afternoon
while swimming. He was IA years old
and the only son. and moved 10 Green
Vile with his parents about a month
ago from Crystal, living on Irving
street near Montcalm.
DIR. A. s. Barr worked over him
nearly an hour, but could not bring
back the spark of life. and the re-
mains were taken to the undertakers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
FINE LIGHT ON
POST OFFICE CORNER

The post Office corner is graced with
fine new light which was put up by
the Spencer Light q Power company
last week. 1t is a single light with a
continental style OF post supporting it,
fitted with a 500 watt type G high ef
ficiency Mazda lamp and gives out an
excellent light.
with our streets paved and a bouie-
ward system OF lighting installed we
can point with pride TO our up-to-date
methods
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-23
LIKES THE BANNER
VERY MUCH

In remitting for his subscription to
the Banner r. r. Bulls, who is presi-
dent and manager OF the Didsbury
Hotel Co, OF Didsbury, Alberta, and
proprietor of the Rosebud Hotel. says:
Mrs Bulls and myself cetainly en-
JOY the Banner very much indeed. We
are having a great deal Of rain up
here but not enough TO hurt the crops
yet Everything points to very large
crop here this year and the general
conditions OF the country were never
better"