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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
DEDICATE ORLEANS
M. {. CHURCH SUNDAY
REV. W. II. PHELPS, DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT WILL
HEAR CHARGE

The dedication of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Orleans will take
place next Sunday. Services will be
held at 1890 a. m., and 500 p. m.,
Rev W. II. Phelps, district superint-
endent of the Lansing district will be
present al day in charge of the SER
vices and will preach at the morning
service. Rev. c.. f. Hoag, pastor of
the NJ. F.. church at Ionia, will preach
at the evening service. Special music
will be a feature at both services. In
the evening the quarette of the Metho-
dist church of Ionia will furnish the
service. Rev. Harry Dildine, just re-
turned from Hingwha, China, will be
present at both services. All are
most cordially invited
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
BRICKER-HAMMAN
FISHING CONTEST
WAS HELD FRIDAY
BRICKER AND COHORTS CAP
TURED THE HONORS OF
THE DAY
HAM MAN SELECTED THE
WINNERS FOR BALL GAME
Annual Event Fosters A Friendship
And Wholesome Local
Spirit

The second annual Bricker- Ham,
man fishing contest was a big picnic
last Friday that surpassed the one of
year ago. Seventy-two people were
out to the days events. Not all the
people fished, but those who did not
assisted in the preparation of the big
fish dinner. Tables were spread in
the woods and loaded with all the
good things which had been brought
there by the picnickers. The day was
not good for fishing and no one broke
the speed limit, but a sufficient catch
was made to give everyone plenty of
fish A pa pound bass was credited
to Rem Barker. The fish cooked by
VIM. Orser combined with the other
victuals and the lateness of the meal
caused everyone to eat more than
would be deemed proper in polite SOC
iety. In fact Henry J. Leonard, who
was sitting beside Mrs. NJ. l.. Oster-
hout, ate so much that the firm board
seat broke beneath the accumulated
weight.
Following the big dinner the annual
ball game was called. Bricker and
Hamman, being the leaders of the
contest of the morning, were delegat-
ed TO choose sides for the game. A
FIVE inning game was played resulting
in a victory AS TO 3 for Hamman's
side. A full account of the event is
given in the base ball section of the
Banner this week.
The Bricker-H -Hamman contest will
be an annual affair which will con-
tinue TO grow in interest as the years
90 on. 1t is an event that adds var
iety and pleasure to the drag of busi-
ness. 1t brings the business men into
a friendly relation not enjoyed at any
other kind Of meeting and this re-
lation fosters good in the community.
The event will be looked forward to
with pleasure by all the participants.
Notes on the contest. which will be
Of interest to all. have been supplied
by Postmaster W. +. Bricker, leader
of ont of the sides. You will find
them in another column of the Ban
ner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
ALBERT LOEWE BACK
FROM WEST FOR VISIT

Albert Loewe of Klamath, Oregon,
is home to visit his parents Mr. and
Mrs. H. A. Loewe for a couple of
weeks He is looking fine and says
the western climate and the business
there agrees with him tip top.
Six years ago he and his brother,
Hugo, left Belding for the west and
for two years they worked around
at different cities on the Pacific coast
at their trade, taking positions only
in the best establishments which gave
them a first-class experience in up-to-
date tailoring.
Four years ago they embarked in
business for themselves in Klamath,
Oregon, and are now operating a
large merchant tailoring establish
ment in that city. Before starting
for Michigan he spent. a few days at
the Panama Exposition and will take
another look in at it when he returns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Small Attendance at Picnic

The picnic of the Goodfellowship
Club was held at Baldwin Lake last
Friday, but owing to weather condi-
tions, sickness among numbers of
the club and pressing farm work the
ty being present. The attendance at
the summer picnic of this popular SOC
ial organization in past years has
dred Those who were there, how
ever, enjoyed the outing and the feast,
although regreting very much not to
have the pleasure of meeting many
more.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
GREENvIllE FAIR WILL
BE BETTER THAN EVER
Entries in Automobile and Horse
Races Assure Big Event
Aeroplane Flights, Too

The Greenville fair promises to be
the best ever held in that city. Secre-
tary d. l.. Beardslee is enthusiastic
over the outlook, Plenty of good at
fractions have been booked for the
weel, and the schedule for the auto
mobile races contains entries that will
assure the visitors a big time. The
fair management has followed out the
idea that such an event should be for
everyone in the community, and has
planned something for everyone. "A
fair for everyone" is the slogan on
preparing for the event. Read other
interesting matter about the Green
vile fair on another page this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Receive RaU Silk
Direct From China

The first "direct from China" ship
ment of raw silk ever coming to
Belding was received by the Richard
son Silk Company Monday. The re-
ceipt of the shipment is quite an in
novation for Belding. Heretofore the
raw silk used by the mills here has
come from New York as a distribut-
ing point after being received there
in bond.
The shipment Of Monday was worth
approximately $4,000. 1t contained
thirty bales, and was the first part of
a one hundred bale shipment to come
from Shanghi, China. direct to the
Richardson Silk Company. The car
go also came through with dispatch,
travelling all the way by fast freight.
1t was loaded in Shanghi, August l.,
arrived at Seattle, Washington Aug
ust 26 and came to Belding on the
express Monday, August 30. On
Tuesday the shipment was put into
operation in the plant.
In only a short month the whole
cargo had come from its growing
point half way around the earth and
was in operations that will soon make
of it the best silk floss manufactured
in the United States.
Mondays shipment is probably on
ly the beginning of a future regular
direct freight communication with
the raw silk growers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Parcel Post Box Exhibit

An exhibit of parcel post boxes and
recepticles for sending through the
mails-eggs, meat, butter, fruit, etc,
is being made in the lobby of the post
office this week.
The parcel post business has grown
to such proportions that a demand for
recepticles Of different kinds for mail
ing and shipping has been created and
the senders Of packages through the
mails will be pleased to know that
Yankee inventive genius has come to
the rescue as it always does when a
new thing is wanted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
PIANO CONTEST WAS
WON BY GLENNA COOK

Glenna Cook, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer f. Cook, was the lucky
contestant in the long piano contest
which has been on at Peck's store.
The contest was closed Tuesday even
ing at nine o'clock and the votes were
counted within a few minutes. Miss
Cook was almost 100000 votes in
the lead of her nearest rival, Mrs. Earl
Nash. Mrs. Glenn Lee was the third
contestant in the race and Olive Hol-
comb the fourth. Following is the
vote: Glenna Cook, 39,242,947; Mrs.
Nash, p, ,467 ,229; Mrs. Glenn lee, H.
067,935; Olive Holcomb, 4,145,9 900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
PAVING Of STREETS
BEGAN IN BELONG
MONDAY MORNING
DIRT AND GRAVEL IS BEING U.s.
ED TO WIDEN AND EN-
TEND GRADES

Contractor Albert II. Prange of
Grand Rapids, who was awarded the
work of paving the eleven blocks of
the business streets here began work
Monday morning. The first section
of the street TO be torn up was the one
on Main street between Hanover and
Bridge streets. A large force of men
and teams began blowing and haul
ing the dirt away.
Part Of the dirt taken from the
street is being used to widen and
straighten the south approach to the
North Bridge street bridge. The
grade is being built and extended on
the east side. This will make bet
ter approach practically and will also
improve the view.
Other dirt is being used at present
to extend the grade of the road that
runs through the city park. Enough
gravel and dirt will be dumped on
this strip to conect it with the main
road at the end of Ionia street. 1t
will increase the traffic through the
city park and add to its usefulness as
pleasure resort.
The work on the paving will be
rushed through TO completion as soon
as possible. Mr.. Prange expects to
have it finished this fall beyond
doubt. With the paving work, the
sewers and gas and water lines being
laid work is plentiful for everyone
living here. Local help is being en-
ployed where possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Hennecked Henry

If playgoers with an increasing
growth will take it to the opera house
Tuesday, September IA, where Halton
Powell's famous musical comedy,
"Henpecked Henry" will hold forth
for one night only they viii find a
sure cure and Immediately come to
the conclusion that the man who in
vented laughter wrote the play. 1t is
entitled to the blue ribbon in the musi-
cal comedy class. An especial fea-
ture is made of the magnificiently
costumed chorus
Theatregoers want to laugh nova
days-want to hear tinkling music,
sparkling songs and peachy girls.
Halton Powell has succeeded in hand
ing amusement lovers the best en-
tertainment in recent years with his
famous musical comedy "Henpecked
Henry" No heart-throbs, no tears,
no sighs in this unusual show. All
girls, fun, music and song.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Maccabees at Smyrna
(By Smyrna Corresponder

NDs OIlNIud kOIItSpOllutUlD
About 100 Lady Maccabees Of Ionia
county met at the hall last Thursday.
Ionia, Clarksville, Portland, Belding,
Orleans and Smyrna being represent
ed. The business meeting was held
in the forenoon. The dinner of roast
pork, dressing, mashed potatoes and
gravy, salads, pickles, jello, rolls,
tomatoes, celery, brick ice cream and
cake was reported being very fine.
After dinner the Smyrna ladies did
the initiatory work for the county and
initiated a lady from the Orleans
Hive. Then all were invited to the
lower where the following program
was given: Song, "If They Were All
Like YOU" Blanche Tebbell, Olive In
sley. Maude Hoppough and Bessie
Taylor; recitation. Nellie Cowles;
song, Ellis Wacha; recitation, Bessie
Cook; song, Sprinkle Me With Kis-
ses," Blanche Tebbell, Bessie Wacha,
and Lizzie Hoppough; Dance of the
Butterflies, Gayla Penton and Hilda
Van Every; recitation, Maude Hop
pough; song, Abbie Williams.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
AUTO STAGE STARTED TO
I0NIA & OTHER TOWNS

f. f. Reynolds of Nashville started
an Automobile stage between Nash
vile and this city, passing throught
Woodland, Lake Odessa, Ionia and
Orleans. last Monday morning. Mr..
Reynolds will continue the stage un-
til cold weather. His stage will be
of particular value to persons desir-
ing to go to Ionia for a short busi-
ness trip and also to other cities
along the line In another column
will be found the shedule each week.
When you want to make trip con-
suit it for time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
In Honor of Miss Weeks

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w.
Little was the scene of a very pretty
social function last Thursday night
when their daughter, Miss Ola Little,
gave an announcement party and linen
shower for Miss Eva Weeks.
There were fourteen covers laid at
the table and the places were oc-
cupied by fourteen young lady friends
of Miss Weeks.
The table decorations were beauti-
full in red and white and the announce
ment of the engagement of Miss
Weeks to Mr.. Clifford Knapp was
made by an enclosure in a dainty en-
velope at the plate of each guest.
Miss Weeks was the recipient Of a
large number Of gifts in linen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
WISE AND GOODMAN SELL
GARAGE TO COLLIER BROS.

Elmer Wise and S. p. Goodman have
sold their garage to Seright and Orie
Collier. The new owners took pos
as Collier Bros garage They will
do all kinds Of repair work. handle
supplies and accessories, and also do
livery work.
Mr. Wise retains the Ford agency
in this territory. Mr.. Goodman viii
remain in Belding for the present. He
has not definitely decided on his fu-
ture activities.
The Collier brothers are we'll
known i'm Belding. They will undoubt-
edly do well in the new business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

Providing a few prove to be inter
ested i'm the study of violin, Wilbur
Force. the well known and successful
violin teacher of Western Michigan
who has been located in Grand Rap
ids for a number of years, will teach
in Belding each Tuesday during this
fall and winter at his standard Grand
Rapids prices, namely one dollar and
fifty cents a lesson. Those who de-
sire most careful training on this in
strument should communicate at once
with Wilbur Force at his Grand Rap
ids studio, Friederich's Music House,
206 Monroe avenue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
CITY SCHOOLS OPEN
WITH BIG ATTENDANCE

The schools opened Monday morn
ing with large attendance in all de-
partments. The rooms had been
thoroughly cleaned during the vaca-
tion period. And all the needed re-
pairs to the buildings have been made.
The enrolment in the high school eX-
ceeds that Of last year. The seating
capacity in the assembly room had
been increased previous to the be-
ginning of school, but this was found
TO be insufficient and three dozen
more seats have been ordered.
Next week the annual "School Life"
that has been a feature in the Banner
will be started with an efficient corps
of student editors and grade CORE
spondents. Full accounts of the open
ing of the different departments will
be given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Booze Caused His Downfall

James Mosher of Greenville could
rot resist the temptation of going
to Lowell one day last week and load
up with booze. He spent all his money
and started TO walk home on the rail-
road track. The 9:55 p. m. train ran
over him as he sat on the rail near
Moseley, killing him instantly.
Mosher was about % years old,
single and was a foster child Of the
Snyder family in Greenville. He had
been about town drinking that after
noon; and when the 6:08 train came
tried TO board same but having no
ticket was not permitted to do so.
Then he started to walk home, with
result as stated
There were two bottles on his body
after the accident, one crushed and
the other full of wine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Earl Johnson Bound Over

The case of the people against Earl
Johnson which was adjourned for
closing the examination until last Fri
day was completed after all the wit
nesses had signed the testimony and
Judge Spencer held him to trial in the
circuit court He was arraigned in
in the circuit court at Ionia Monday
and pleaded not guilty of the charge
against him. Attorney Harry Ge-
muend was appointed to defend him
and the case it is expected will be
tried at this term of court.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Methodist Church News

The young ladies conducted a pro-
fitable series Of prayer services last
week and the young men are holding
series this week.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
will be held at the church next Sat-
urday evening at eight o'clock. The
district superintendent in charge.
Next Sunday morning we will hold
the first quarterly meeting of the
new conference year, beginning with
the Love Feast at 1000 o'clock in the
class meeting room.
The ladies of the church will give
one of their fine suppers in the church
next Saturday evening from five
o'clock until all are served.
The Benevolent money is due this
week and Mrs. Fred Boyer is the
treasurer of the fund. Please pay
Advocate money to Miss Minnie Cook
The conference will meet at Hast
ings next Wednesday morning and
appointments will be made and read
on the Monday following. This is
general conference year and so lay
delegates will meet at the time of the
annual conference to elect delegates
TO the general conference at Sara
toga next May.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
LlNEMEN ARE HERE
MOVING PHONE POLES

The linemen for the Michigan State
Telephone company arrived today and
began work moving the telephone
poles from the business streets. The
line as explained in the Banner a few
weeks ago will traverse Hall street
to the river thence along Ashfeld
street to the Pere Marquette tracks,
and from there the line will follow the
Western Union line to West Main
street, where it will intercept the old
line Of poles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Secretary Will Speak

X. c. Gunsolus, secretary of the
board of commence, will speak at both
the East and West Otisco Farmers
clubs meetings tomorrow on the re-
lation of the rural residents to the
city dweller. One meeting will be
held in the afternoon and the other
in the evening. The East Otisco meet
ing will be at the home of Will Leach
in the afternoon and the West Otisco
meeting at Ed Reeves in the evening
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
4 Mhopper Egg

One day last week a barred Ply
mouth Rock pullet laid an egg for
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Sussex which
measured six and cne-half inches
around by seven and one-half inches
in length, when it is fried Mr.. Es-
sex will divide it with his wife and
each will have all the egg they want
with the meal. If all hens were like
this one the high cost of living prob
lem would be solved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
To Give SATURDAY. Snecials

The leading merchants Of the city
are going to combine to give to the
trade of Belding and surrounding
country special prices on certain ar
ticles in their stores every Saturday.
Announcements of the specials will be
given in page ad appearing in the
Banner each week. Full particulars
and the first ad will appear next week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
4 Small Blaze

The alarm Of fire Tuesday was
caused by a blaze in the roof of Ms.
Anna Lamberton's house on Front
street, occupied by herself.
The fire company was on the job
quickly but. the blaze was eXtinguish-
ed before turning on the hose. A de-
fective hue was the cause and the
damage was slight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Letter Carriers Meet

The Icnia county Rural Letter
Riverside Park, Ionia on Labor Day,
Monday, September 6. Carriers and
their families should be on hand. Pic
mic dinner and a good program.
Ernest Leach, chairman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
BRACKETS Sale Closing

Saturday will be the last day of
Brackets shoe sale. He is offering
special inducements on that day. You
will find what they are by reading
Brackets advertisement this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Next Saturday, September 4, will
be tag day in this city when the citi-
zens will be asked to help the Michi-
gan Children's Home Society in their
care for crippled and neglected chill
dren and quarters will help some little
one to become happy. Headquarters
for the day will be at Hotel Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank my friends for help
ing me in the Piano Contest. 1t was
through your efforts that | succeeded
and certainly appreciate your kind
ness. Glenna Cook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Locals

The Michigan conference Of the NJ.
+. church convenes at lonia on Tues
day next.
On Friday last Mrs. E. C. Holmes
was suffering the most eXcrutiating
pain from toothache. She resorted to
the use Of chloroform. The relief was
so pleasant, that she took too much,
and could not be prevailed upon to de-
sist until her husband wrested it from
her. The toothache returned and she
again took chloroform, from the eff
fects of which she probably would
have unintentionally ended her life
had not her husband been called in
time. BY the most persistent efforts
she was relieved from dire results.
BY favor of Mr.. S. Case, the pro-
prietors have had a chance to test the
quality of butter made from the Jer-
sey cows. We are thankful for the
butter, and pronounce it in every re-
spect good enough for the table of a
king, and do not believe that the but
ter made by Mr. Case himself can be
beaten by any woman in Michigan.
On Monday evening last this section
was visited by one of the heaviest
rain storms that we have witnessed in
many a month. 1t is estimated that
in the short space of an hour fully A
inches of water fell. On Tuesday
morning the storm recommended and
was almost continuous until noon yes
terday. The long dry spell had made
all parties wish for such a visitation
and now they have it to their content.
On Monday evening last as the
Broas family were gazing out upon
the acceptable rain fall a thunderbolt
struck the lightning rod upon the
corn house and lifted the first section
about ten feet-entirely from its
place. No other damage was done.
Mrs. Angeline King, the hired girl,
was terribly frightened, and exclaim-
ed that she had no fear Of the light
ming, it was only the thunder she car
ed for.
A young man by the name of Alfred
Smith, residing about | y miles south
Of Cooks Corners, was arrested last
night by Deputy Sheriff Ranney for
being disorderly on the streets of
Belding. His examination took place
before Justice Luther. He was fined
S5 and costs, in all SIT, which was
paid and he was discharged.
Mr.. G. w. Putney and wife will
leave their home in this village on
Monday next for the Empire State
and New England. Mr.. Putney, for
several years past, has been superin-
ttendent of the mill company's lum-
Der yard, and has had charge of the
shipping and local custom. He has
been a most faithful and hard-work-
ing employee, and this respite from
responsibility and labor is what he
much needs. He will be gone about
two months, when he will resume the
position he now holds Our best wishes
go with him and his companion, and
Continued on Page ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
INTERESTING NEWS
Of bELDING PEOPLE
MANY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF
SEPTEMBER 4. 1S79-HAD
DRUNkS THEN

On Monday evening last a drunken
tramp, giving his name as Peter
AwaltZ. visited several families in
this village demanding money and
provisions. At d. +. Wilson's he de-
manded money, when Mrs Wilson,
who was alone with the hired girl, di-
rected him to the house of VIM. A..
Luther, assuring him that she had no
money for him. As he persisted, she
shut the door in his face, when he
started Off kicking the gate down as
he went out. He visited also the resi-
dences of VIM. Knott, C S. Ranney
and d. p. Blystone. At the last nam
ed place Mr.. Blystone was at home
and gave him to understand that he
could have no quarters there. At last
he visited the residence of DIR. Conner
and demanded money of Mrs. Conner
DR.. Conner entered complaint against
him, he was arrested by Deputy Sher-
iff c. T. Ranney and brought before
Justice Luther. He was held over for
trial until the following morning, and
spent the night handcuffed at the
company's dry house. He was fined
So and costs for being drunk and dis
orderly, and in default of payment
was sent to the county Jail for ten
days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Bready TO Lecture Here

Rev. Russell H. Bready, pastor of
the NJ. Z. church at Hastings, has
been secured by the Baptist Sunday
school to give lecture in the church
here on Friday night, October 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Holy Trinity Mission

Holy Trinity Mission
Holy Trinity Mission, Sunday, Sep
tember 5, Holy Communion at both
services, 500 and 1000 a. m.
Robert B. Evatt, Rector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Larger circulation than all
other weckiies combined
I'm it's territory.