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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-06-30
LAMAR OF FLORIDA EXCELS
AS HOST AT FRISCO

The San Francisco Examiner OF
recent date contained the followine
regarding Judge William B. Lamar
who is the representative of the
United States at the San Francisco
exposition:
The National Exposition Commits
sion, represented in San Francisco
at this time by Judge William Bailey
Lamar gave brilliant dinner at the
Falrmont hotel last night to the for
eign commissioners to the Panama
Pacific Exposition and other distin-
guished foreigners, state commits
sloners, exposition officials and a
large number of local society peo-
pie. More than 300 guests were
present.
The dinner was followed by
dance, to which about the same num-
Der of the younger element of So
ciety was invited.
Creates Decided Furore
1t need imply no discourtesy to
the other hosts who have been enter
tanning since the Exposition began
to say that none of them has at
tempted to be as magnificently law
Ism in dispensing hospitality as was
Uncle SAM" whose party last
night created decided furore of
enthusiasm. The ballroom was suf-
FUSED in the glow of thousands of
roses, and the air was redolent with
the exquisite perfume of American
beauties. the fragrance being watt
ed to one long before reaching the
ballroom.
The guests were seated at II
shaped table that extended down the
entire length of the ballroom, with
three large round tables down the
hollow center. At intervals were
umbrella-shaped rose trees. with
handsome gilt urns and baskets, fes-
toons OF evergreen myrtle entwin-
ed among them. To accentuate the
deep color there were also leis of
bright purple, japanese statice and !.
the same velvety tasseled flowers :
were piled at the base of the rose
trees. the combination of the rose
and purple suggesting opulence be-
coming in host as prodigal as .'Un-
Gle SAM
:. Beyond Previous Affairs.
There have been endless superby
functions in San Francisco in the
asst few years. but none of them II
lutte on the scale of last NIGHTS
Inner and dance.
Into this room of color and soft
light went the men and women who a
nave helped to build the Exposition, r.
persons from all over the world "
who are here representing the best 0
Efforts of which their countries are u
capable. All shard in the pride of
superb achievement.
1t was merry, light-hearted af-
lalr' formal speeches being omitted. D
Judge and Mrs. Lamar greeted the -
guests who arrived for the dinner =
Out there was no formal reception. :,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
NORTH EASTON

Chas. Hile and Mrs. Charity Powers
ate Thanksgiving dinner at Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Krick's.
Mrs. Hattie Dorsey ate Thanksgiv-
ing dinner at Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Doxsey's.
Mrs. George Harrie of Barryton re-
turned home Saturday. after visiting
two weeks at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Tingley and other
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Clara Albaugh drove up to
Fenwick last Sunday, to visit her sis
ter, Mrs. J. S. Dull.
Mrs. George Vance is the guest of
relatives and friends at Pewamo for a
couple of weeks
Mrs. Martin Hile was Thanksgiv-
ing dinner guest of her brother, Chas.
Burkett.
Mrs. Sarah Moon was a Sunday
guest of Mrs. Hattie Dorsey.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
ASHLEY

Tom Jones and family were guests
of Ralph Hall and family, Sunday.
p. w. Tuthill and family spent
Thanksgiving at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Donovan.
Miss Ruth Lincoln spent the latter
part of the week visiting friends in
Greenville.
Rev. and Mrs. Ellis and son spent
Thanksgiving at the home of Ernest
Hart in Oakfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Godfrey and
Leland Godfrey and family ate
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. David Hall of Belding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Smith and fam
lily, Albert and Glenn Smith, we're
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith,
Thanksgiving.
Howard Macarthur was the guest of
Miss Ethel Longstreet, Thursday
evening.
Miss Clara Lincoln returned to her
school duties Monday, after spending
Thanksgiving at the home of her par
ents.
The children were treated Wednes-
day afternoon by their teacher, Miss
Marie Byrne to popcorn, candy and
apples. Such days will long be remem-
bered by the children.
Miss Minnie LaValley is assisting
Mrs. Leland Godfrey with her house,
work.
Friday afternoon will be the last
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hale and
daughter ate Thanksgiving dinner
with the formers parents in Lowell
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. LaDow were
over Sunday guests at Mr.. and Mrs
X. S. Hawkins in Muir.
About twenty-five ladies met at the
home of Mrs. Edward Woodbridge last
Friday, where fine meeting of the
w. c. T. u. was held with an excel
lent program, which was enjoyed by
all. 1t was voted to has county in
stitute in August at the church in
stead of the annual picnic as has
been customary Two new members
be held at the home of Mrs. Goldie
be present as election Of officers comes
that day.
Leon Easterbrook of Shiloh was a
Mrs c. ID. Easterbrook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Smith returned
from Entrican, Sunday, after a week s
visit with friends.
Mrs. Alta Pitcher of Sheridan visit
ed her cousin, Mrs. Guy Hoppough the
last of the week.
Mrs. Rissie Emory of Ionia is visit
ing among friends here.
Dr. Mae Flanagan of Lincoln, Ne
braska was calling on friends Tues
day
About a dozen ladies attended the
Orleans Ladies' club which met with
Mrs. c. Limbaugh last Tuesday. They
had a very pleasant time and expect
TO meet with Mrs Wilbur this week,
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. w. Sommers returned from
Elwell sanitarium, November 20, and
is much improved in health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Henry Young made a business trip
TO Grand Rapids, Wednesday.
Mrs. John Hill visited her daughter
Mrs. Chas. LaDow, Thanksgiving day
Mrs. Wilson Purdy was an Ionia
passenger, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whipple and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kelly were in
Grand Rapids, one day last week.
Chas. White is visiting friends in
Wisconsin.
Huldah Christensen spent Thursday
night with her sister, Mrs. Earl Glad
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Palmer, Mrs. A.
Palmer and Mable were Sunday
guests at Clyde Beach's.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Barbour and Maui
rice visited the formers daughter in
Smyrna, Thanksgiving day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Higbee and Mr..
and Mrs. A. p. Smith of Ronald were
Thursday guests of the latter's
daughter, Mrs. Walter Warden.
The next dance at Orleans will be
Friday night, December 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Decker and fam
lily of Ionia spent Thanksgiving day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Leach.
Mrs. John Wise was in lonia Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Howe and son
visited her parents in Ronald Thurs
day.
Geo. Barden of Grand Rapids is
visiting at Henry Young's.
Mary Christensen of Saranac spent
the latter part of the week with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Morrison of
East Orleans were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Easter
brook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
THE BELDING BANNER

Mrs. Sarah Ann Skellenger of Beld-
ing visited Mrs. o. Purdy, Friday
Ernest and Edward Woodbridge and
families Sundayed at r. S. Noddins'
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Van Houten of
near Stanton came Saturday for a
short stay with relatives here.
Bessie Morgan Sundayed with
Maude Kidder.
Ladies, remember the Orleans l.. O.
t. M. M. will meet at 9 o'clock a. m,
December z. Be sure TO attend as
there will be election of officers and
other business to attend to. Bring a
lunch, just for yourself, TO eat at noon
Mrs. Mae Mosher of Bedding spent
Thanksgiving with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morton of Big
Rapids were Thanksgiving guests of
his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Olmstead and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Best moved to
Ionia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Spaulding and
son, Roy, were dinner guests, Thanks
giving day, at the home of the form
er's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mont
Spaulding.
Mrs. Geo. Brown of Bedding called
on friends here and at Shiloh, Friday.
Ed. Olmstead was an Ionia business
visitor, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Asa Treynor and Cleo
Blanche, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Treynor
and family and Dave Treynor were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Treynor,
Thanksgiving day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and son
were Thanksgiving day guests of the
formers parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Face were
guests of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Hill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
ORLEANS

Mrs. Cynthia White was entertained
Friday at Jane Baird's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Clements went
to Belding Thursday morning to
spend Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
+. p. Hannah.
Mrs. Homer Kennedy and family
spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs.
John Hill.
Hazel Warner visited relatives in
Ionia Wednesday and Thursday.
Hazel Coe and Marie Young were
Sunday guests of Leone and Marion
Hale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Dennehy
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Howard of
Ionia spent Thursday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Lane.
Al. Sherwood is the owner of new
Alter car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Reeves and Onah
Musselman Sundayed with Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Glazier.
Don't forget the Ladies Aid Soc
iety at the church, December 9. Picnic
dinner. Everybody invited.
John Gleason and family have NOV
ed into the house recently vacated by
Don Prentiss.
There was no literary meeting Fri
day night on account of the bad
weather.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Willard and
son, and Willard Wedge OF Grand
Rapids and Mrs. VIM. Mustard of
Missouri spent Saturday night with
Mr., and Mrs. Louis Hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. York and family
and Mrs. Purdy spent Thanksgiving
with friends in Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernie Morgan spent
the latter part Of the week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. Comstack Of
Shiloh.
SPECIAL-Tom Thumb Wedding
The children of Orleans will present
the play, tom Thumbs Wedding" at
the church Friday evening, December
3, under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society. Bessie Warden will be
here to train the children this week
1t is sure to be pleasing entertain
ment for both old and young. Every
body come and enjoy an evenings en-
tertainment. Don't forget the date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
ARE IN THE TRENCHES
FIGHTING FOR ENGLAND

The Grand Rapids Herald of Sun
day gave the pictures of Herbert
and John Noble, sons of John T. Noble
of this city, who recently left Ionia
where they resided, for the battle
ground of the old country. The write
up from Ionia, says
John Noble, veteran of the British
army and a well known resident of
Beldlng, has contributed two of his
sons to the cause of the allies. and
recently both of them, Herbert and
John, Jr., left to join the Canadian
contingent for service in Europe.
1t is a case of the call of the battle.
field which is inbred within the veins
OF the two young men, who have so
often been seen working in this CITY
and IN their home town, for besides
following the example of their father.
they will only be doing what MANY
other members of their family are
already. Eleven Of their relatives are
now serving under the British flag on
European battlefields or have at some
time during this struggle. One had
ms career as an active soldier cut
short by being captured months ago
and is now held a prisoner in a Ger
man camp, and it is probable that he
will not see further work until he is
released at the close of the war.
Another brother, now living in this
city, has served in the British army
ana won rank before being honorably
discharged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Snuff and a Crook.

Robert Pinkerton once told story
OF his father, the founder Of the de
tective agency, which illustrates the
elder Pinkerton's caution. A noted
criminal was detained In Pinkerton's
Chicago office. The elder Pinkerton
left the room and when he returned
took the precaution OF holding a re-
volver In front of him ready for use.
He saw the criminal standing by the
door with snuffbox he had picked
up from Pinkerton's desk In his hand.
'9This is good snuff," afrably re-
marked the crook as he took a snifr.
For the eyes or the noseT' asked
Pinkerton, who knew that the crook
had intended to blind him In an effort
to escape.
"Well," remarked the criminal, I'm
sorry to say that the nose gets II this
time"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
PROGRAM OF ORLEANS
ATHENAEUM SATURDAY

Music-Claude Johnson and Clar-
ence Chickering.
Recitation-Ned Lambertson.
Reading-Hattie Towne.
Recitation-Daisy Chickering.
Debate-Resolved: THAT it would
be for the best interest Of the nation
and for the rising generation to teach
military training in our public schools.
Affirmative, Jesse Clark, second, John
Lambertson; negative, Theodore Lam
bertson, second, Berthold Chickering
Recess.
ecitation-Harold Woodbridge
Reading-Howard Noddins.
Paper-Mrs. +. NJ. Woodbridge.
Song Sue, Ned and Thane Lam
bertson.
Music.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

work meeting before the fair. A good
attendance is desired at the parson-
age. All those having articles to con-
tribute to the fair will please leave
them with Mrs. Ellis by Thursday af-
ternoon, December z.
Don't forget the fair and chicken
pie supper at the church, Friday even
ing, December 10. Remember the
proceeds are for a we'll at the parson-
age. All are cordially invited to at
tend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
EAST GRATTAN

Geo. Rhodes and family and Glenn
Spicer and family spent Thanksgiving
with the formers daughter, Mrs. Sea-
mer Lyons Of Greenville. All report
a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Written and
family spent Thanksgiving with her
sister, Mrs. Ace Wood and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Cummings and
family and Ethel Hall spent Thanks
giving at S. Reynolds.
Ethel Hall is spending few days
with Minnie Cummings.
Mrs. Geo. Rhodes and son, Vert,
and daughter, Myrl Lynn, motored to
Easton Sunday to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tully called
on George Mason and family, Sunday.
Miss Nellie Beardsley is visiting
Mrs. II. Lawrence for few days.
The Grattan school was closed last
Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiv-
ing vacation.
Albert Slayton is building a new
tenant house.
Clint Green was in Lowell the first
of the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
OTISCO TAXES

will be at the Peoples Savings
Bank, Belding every Saturday, except
Christmas week on Friday, and at
Smyrna every Tuesday afternoon for
the purpose of receiving taxes.
EARL NORTON,
adv. Township Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

c. B. Fergus, of Union City, Ind,
went squirrel hunting the other day
and when he freed a squirrel Law
down on the grass beneath the tree to
await favorable shot. Inadvertently
he wiggled the toes of one foot and
another hunter, mistaking the tan
shoe jerking back and forth for a
squirrel, fired at it. Doctors found 81
shots in Fergus body, but they be-
lieve he will recover.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

The old U. S. frigate independence
whose naval career began in 1872. the
oldest ship in the U. S. navy, was
burned at San Francisco the other day
for the copper in her hull. Once the
independence was Americas first
flagship. After being retired from
actual service she was stationed at
Mare Island, Calf, as a receiving
ship. She was placed out of actual
commission three years ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Following the announcement of the
California Wine Association that, ow-
ing to the uncertainty in the war tax
and the tariff, grapes will not be pur-
chased for wine-making purposes this
year, thousands of tons of the fruit
will be fed to hogs in the section about
Fresno, California, this fall. Many
growers are now drying their product
for this purpose.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Here's another thing
to consider before you
buy. How long could
we stay in business if
we sold clothes that
were not satisfaction
assured?" We dare say,
our business life would
shorten to a near-future
collapse. The best evil
dence we can offer to
the prospective custom
er that our policy COIN
cides with the exacting
demands of the public,
is the increased patron
age being accorded this
store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Take Our Overcoats f
Instance

They style lines that show skill designing They fit
the would them toperfec The fabrics show
WORTH quality and good taste the tailoring faues and the best
dissatisfaction At each price, you're getting
all the value that possibly be crowded into the
whether in wool fabrics o the most expensive furs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
We Sell Up Qualit.,
and Not Down to Pric,

We carefully considered clothes though
selected winter stocks. We
forth best efforts fabrics that would
your good judgment quality and that would give utmost comor
We selected styles that tastes be they extreme
medium conservative, would unhesitatingy sanction AS t
value which essential to hold good will
ard
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-10-28

by storing. Only slight losses have been due to
holding. Once or twice early freezing before the
potatoes were dug ruined a part Of the crop.
From my experience l am convinced that potatoes
should be thoroughly matured before they are
stored. The main factors In storage are temper
ature ventilation; the temperature In the cellar
or pit should be kept as nearly thirty-three de-
grees as possible. 1t might go above several
degrees and make but little difference In the final
result, but II there is any danger Of freezing, a
thermometer should be placed in the cellar and
a close watch kept on the mercury. A few cents
worth OF kerosene burned In an oil heater may
save many dollars. 1t Is well to make provision
for perfect ventilation.
When a house or cellar is used for storage,
potatoes will keep best II they are perfectly dry
when brought in. For six years l have used a
cheap and easily constructed root pit for I have
not been able to build a regular spud cellar. An
excavation two feet deep and four feet wide has
answered my purpose; the length OF course Is
governed by the number of bushels to be stored.
1t is better to gradually slope the trench down.
ward at one end, SO that shoveling will be more
convenient. The bottom is kept perfectly level and
on either side the dirt may be piled ten to fifteen
inches high. After the potatoes are In the trench
three or four inches Of straw Is put over the pile
and as much dirt as will be required to protect the
contents Of the pit from freezing and keep out
water.
At the top l have an opening every two or
three feet for ventilation and evaporation. This
v~entilator is covered with straw to keep out
moisture, and around the pit a good trench should
be dug TO prevent water from running in among
the potatoes. 1t is a good scheme to arrange the
potatoes neatly, so the pile approximates three
feet high in the middle. l place two or three
4..h.Z - xv,oat stroup ovar tho tphoro 1aovfpu
one end Of the ditch open. The straw Is then
covered with three inches Of dirt, leaving the
ridge open for ventilation. l have been able to
carry potatoes through a very severe winter In
splendid condition by this method.-Field and
Farm.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-10-28
THE COUNTY AGRICULTURIST

There Is no better friend of the farmer than a
live, competent county agr.culturist. The agri-
culturist comes in closer touch with the real prob
lem OF the farmer than any other scientific agent
He starts with a thorough grounding in the prin-
ciples that underlie agriculture and with his prac-
teal work on the farms and in his study of the
methods OF farmers who have made a success, he
becomes an efficiency expert.
No man, be he farmer or the most learned
scientist, can maintain agricultural efficiency with
out being In constant personal contact with the
farm and Its problems. Farming is something
OF many angles that being seen at a distance are
not clearly defined. The successful county agri-
~culturist has little use for an office headquarters
save as a starting point or a place from which
the farmers can get In touch with him-Rural
Spirit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-10-28

1 asked MIR. Meyer to explain his allowance
OF seventy-five dollars for alfalfa.
What hay / did not raise" he explained, II
bought at fifteen dollars a ton. My land produced
five tons. and l gave the farm credit for seventy
five dollars. I charged my COWS with all feed and
l gave them credit for all milk produced.
so. when my land produced seventy-five dollars
worth Of hay. my COWS bought this hay and paid
for It In milk, and l received a profit In the
transaction. For the labor of caring for the hay
and COWS l allowed myself twenty dollars a month.
This amount was paid to me by the farm. COWS,
and whatever else was turned into cash."
Mr.. Meyer owns a comfortable house and a base
ment barn with accommodation for ten cows and
storage capacity for eighteen tons of hay. He has
a small vineyard, an orchard. keeps poultry, raises
staples. and livesl His two sons are In school
and when summer comes they help him on the
farm.-wniiam Harper Dean In the Country
Gentleman.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-10-28
HOLDING sPUDs IN STORAGE

1 have been a grower of potatoes for many years
and have been able to obtain first class profits
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-10-28

first our COWS brought us exactly s322.13. besides
furnishing what milk and cream we use In our
family"
To summarize his business for the year ending
December l. 1914. here is his own statement:
IncOme-Cash.