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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
BEN WHITE HOME WAS
DESTROYED By FIRE

The home Of Ben White at 609
South Pleasant street was almost
totally destroyed by fire this Wednes-
day morning at ten O'Clock. Seven
hundred dollars insurance was carried
on the house and contents Ii is not
known just how the fire started. Mr..
Whites son and children are here
visiting at his home. The children
started a fire in the kitchen stove to
get dinner and then left the house for
few minutes, ii is supposed, that the
flames started from the stove.
The building was completely en-
veloped before the tremen arrived,
although the team made a record run
to the scene Mr. White has lived in
his present structure about fifteen
years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
BIG DELEGATION
GOING ON JUNKET
TRIP TO LANSING
SIXTY AUTOMOBILES EXPECTED
To LINE UP FOR THE DAYS
OUTING
M. A. C. GROUNDS WILL
BE FESTIVITIES SEAT
Olympic" VIII Be Donated To
J-e OF The Women
Visitors

Tuesday, July y Is the day set for
the big junket trip TO Lansing under
the auspices OF the Belding Board Of
Commerce. IL Is expected that sixty
automobiles will line up on the streets
at seven o'clock on that day to make
the trip Every owner of an automo-
bile. who can possibly go on the trip
should notify Secretary h. G.. Gun
solus OF the Board OF Commerce.
Mr. Gunsolus has received a letter
from Chas. RI. Davis. secretary of the
Lansing Board of Trade that the cap
ital city is making big preparations
to extend a cordial welcome to the
Belding delegation on that day. Presi-
dent Snyder Of the Michigan Agricul-
tural College will throw open the gates
Of the college grounds and will make
the day feature one for Belding
Arrangements have been made with
A. n. Lawrason, manager of the Vel
fare department of the REQ Motor Car
company to play the REQ team a game
of ball The game will be played on
the NJ. A. c. field.
Peerless" Peterson who is mana
ger of the Olympic Fraternity house
in Lansing will turn over the entire
house for the day to the use OF the
Belding visitors. The house is one
of the finest in the city and has all
accommodations for the comfort of
guests Ladies in the party who do
not want TO go to the ball game will
be royalty entertained at the Olympic.
Word has reached here from several
sources that the people Of the capitol
city will receive the Belding delega-
ton royalty. Every owner Of an auto
mobile should arrange TO go on the
trip and spend the day in helping to
make "Belding. Bigger and Better"
The trip will be an enjoyable one from
start to finish, and with the local fast
base ball club along to give the REQ
team a real walloping. the day will be
most pleasantly spent.
Remember the day is Tuesday July
- and the time Of starting is seven
o'clock sharp The meeting place is
at the city hall and the person to in
form if you are going is X. G, Gun
sulus, secretary of the Board OF Com
merce, His phone number is 14O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
CARRYING CONCEALED
WEAPONS LANDS TWO
BOYS IN THE JAIL

Fay Carver and Johnny Arbuckle
We're brought into Justice Spencer's
court this week on q charge OF car
rying concealed weapons. They both
pleaded guilty 10 the charge and We're
bound over TO the circuit court. Young
Carver admitted also that he was the
chap who tried to hold up Miss Ira
Wis near the Broas bridge last spring.
Johnny claims that he is not so bad
a. the Carver boy and is innocent of
many of the charges that Carver
makes against him. He blames Gar
Yer for the trouble he is now in. The
Ionia Standard says
Complaint from Beldin9 about the
carrying Of concealed weapons by
boys there caused an investigation
Friday. and the arrest of Fay Carver
followed. More arrests may come
later. The age of the boys makes
the result Of their conviction uncer-
tain. They are old for the reform
school and young for the penitentiary,
but withal seem to be rather pre-
carious persons to have on the streets
Carver is eighteen years old. He
is now in the Jail here. having waived
examination and been bound over to
the November term of circuit court.
He has admitted that he was carrying
loaded revolver. and it is suspected
that he is the boy who frightened a
Belding school teacher early in the
spring by fourishing a gun in front
of her. He is the nephew OF Peter
Johnson, with whom he and his wild
owed mother have been living. He
has not attended school lately. and
has had no regular employment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
SIXTY BOYS HAD OUTING
AT LONG LAKE MONDAY

An automobile hike was the feature
of the day for many Of the 'Y'' boys
Of Belding, Orleans, Palo and Ionia
last Monday, when delegations from
each place went to Halls landing at
Long Lake for an afternoons outing.
Four automobile loads went out from
here. They were taken by +. G..
Lloyd. Wells Hall. NJ. l.. Osterhout
and Fred r. Ireland. The afternoon
was spent in playing games and en-
tering into contests. supper was cook
ed over campfires and after an even
ing in story telling the boys all re-
turned TO their homes Upward of
sixty bows attended
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
DEATH OF MARY |. F0Y
IN GRAND RAPIDS

Mr. and Mrs. James Meginley were
called TO Grand Rapids Friday on ac
count Of the death Of a niece, Miss
Mary L. Foy. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Foy of De-
troit, former residents OF this city
Miss Foy was eighteen years old and
was on visit to 41er aunt and uncle
in Grand Rapids. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z.
Kahler whore she was taken sick with
typhoid fever She had planned TO
make a visit here before returning
home to Detroit
Mr. and Mrs. Meginley arrived there
few hours before her death. Her
father and mother and sister Hazel
were at her bedside when she died
The remains were taken TO Detroit
for burial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
PROF. ROBINSON WILL
SUPPLY IN N. {. PULPIT

Professor william A. Robinson of
Ann Arbor and an assistant instruc-
tor in literature in Michigan Agricul-
tural College is TO be here next Sun
day and the Sunday following to
supply the pulpit in the Methodist
church during the absence of Rev.
w. f. Doty, who is taking a vacation.
Mr.. Robinson will be the speaker at
the Sunday afternoon union services.
Rev. Doty will be absent at least
two weeks. He will spend a part Of
his time at his fathers home near
Ionia and a part at Eaton Rapids at
tending the camp meeting. He may
possibly pay a short visit to Wiscon-
sin also.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
Using Concrete in GreenviIIe

This morning the PAYERS commenc-
ed digging out the cement crosswalks
an East Grove street, and work on the
new concrete pavement was commenc-
ed in reality. For several years this
street has been marked out by the
city for the next paving project and
several months ago the residents along
the street petitioned the council for
concrete paving. Markell Cement Co.
of Muskegon bid successfully for the
job. the cost to be st.3i for each
square yard. including grading
Greenvills Call.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
FRANK SIM0NS BAGGED
A FINE SWARM OF BEES

A swarm of bees took lodgment in
cherry tree i'm the rear OF Mrs. As
her Shaw's residence last Friday and
clung TO one Of the branches in the
shape Of a large wasp nest.
The honey-makers were evidently
getting ready for another fight to find
a home in some hollow tree, but Frank
Simons came along and coaxed the
bunch with a bag and then into a
hive without much difficulty and they
are now busy at housekeeping and
storing up sweets for the winter.
Frank. however will make the busy
workers divide up their stores OF honey
with him and his family this fall af-
ter the flower and buckwheat season
is closed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
SECRETLY MARRIED AT
THE HOME OF AN AUNT

Esmon Harrington and Miss Edna
Stokes eluded their friends and were
secretly married at the home Of Miss
Stokes aunt. Mrs. Hattie Wakeman,
Tuesday evening. July by Rev. w.
r. Doty. The wedding was kept a
secret until the first OF this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington left inn
mediately after their marriage for
Ionia on a short wedding trip. They
are now residing at the home of Mrs,
Wakeman, 313 Broas street. The
groom is employed at the Spencer
Electric Light and Power company as
lineman. lie Is a brother OF Elmer
Harrington, also OF this city. The
bride has been resident OF Belding
for many months. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrington are favorably known here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
WASHINGTON CLUB PIC
MIC committee NAMED

Following is the picnic committee
of the Washington club as appointed
,by President f. W. Ranney of Green
Vile:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. w H. Browne. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Berridge, Mr. and Mrs. c. Y.
Coats, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Van Deinse,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. +. Smith. Mr. and
Mrs. B. r. Brown. Mrs. NJ. j Demo-
rest, DR. ]. r. Armstrong. Mr.. and
Mrs. b. f. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. +. r.
Lapham.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

Will Ae

however, are not necessarlIy 10 reduce
flesh, but are just as essential TO the
man or woman Of average weight
Aside from President Taft many
other prominent men in national life
have followed DR. Barker's plan for
health. He stands in the forefront of
teachers. orators and eXemplers Of the
gospel of health and happiness He
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

has Iectured widely under the aus
pices of the physical training depart
ment OF the national committee OF the
Y. NJ. c. A.. and his work has been
widely commented upon both in the
editorial and news columns of our
largest city newspapers one of the
Springfield Mass papers during his
recent weeks lecture engagements in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

that city puDIlshad daIIV artlCles on
health from DR. Barker's pen
Dr. Barker viii be glad 10 answer
all questions along the lines in which
he is specializing II is safe to prop
hesy that "health day" at the Chau-
tauqua will leave excellent results in
every one of the f20 cities in which
Or. Barker is 70 appear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

outline plan OF diet Which Should De
followed by business men in offices
and others who are not performing
hard manual labor.
II was DR. Barker who. by his sys-
tenn OF physical exercises and plan of
diet reduced President Taft's weight
some eighty-tve pounds. The exercises
which Or. Barker will demonstrate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

At the MORNING SESSION. on the tflfd
day DR. Barker will give his lecture en-
titled Health and Happiness and in
the afternoon his subject will be. as
stated above, How TO Live 100
Years. At this afternoon lecture Dr.
Barker will give demonstrations of
physical exercises which every one
can practice at home He will also
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14
Cliautaunua Proeram-

Chautauqua programs may be OBJ
tained at the Board OF Commerce
rooms in the city hall There is
enough of them for everyone TO get a
copy You should get one and read
about the different attractions that
will be given during Chautauqua
Neak
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

II Ek1 one Is, OF COurse, lnttrtsI-
II ed in learning how to live 100
- years. The fact that a lecture
on this subject by so prominent an
authority as DR. Charles T. Barker.
VINO was physical adviser to President
Taft during his administration, is TO
be given Chautauqua week is at once
Of great importance
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-14

Larger circulation than all
other weekiies combined
I'm it's territory.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
SOME OF US ONLY DRIFT

It may be said without fear of successful con tradiction that among our little community, many are dissatisfied with their condition for which most of us cannot account for and without searching for the cause, we simply attribute it to Tuck Ii we would only use that mighty power with which nature endowed us and that is the faculty of ing we would undoubtedly discover that have only been drifting with the time, grasped op- portunties, never used reasoning faculties and finally we find ourselves diseontented.
 great deal of poverty, sorrow and misery met along the road of life Is making, because we are just drifting with the tide here and there like wreck Instead of concentrating every power O. our mind to battle way through life we lay down at the first obstacle and drift, forgetting that we have reasoning faculty to clear the way oppor- tunities.
 was brought, by reason, just the every backward step has been imposed by the lack of it, If we look around us, we find that those who have succeeded were thoughtful men, for whom have another name perhaps, but they were who cav ahead of the time, grasped at opportunities and avoided mistakes. Back of the successful men is thought and reason which only proves the assertion that only the houghtless, needless and mentally less fail. For the simple that just drifting through life, forgetting that may use reasoning faculty as rudde. to steer course with to contentnent.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
DEFENDING OUR LANGUAGE
fFrom the New York Sunl


 At this time the people call man "guy," a woman skirt" and dog mutt" Other sam pies of the speech of the people not essential The truth is that few say anything in the old fashioned direct way. All have become accus- toned to the use of slang that the common speech is no longer common: it is become curiosity, ree grated to the obscure haunts of the highbrows and treated with by the workers of the world. While this undoubtedly gives much joy to Prof. Brander Mathews, it saddens old fogies, who mourn the departure of earlier and more elegant ways of speaking, as they the decadence of earlier and better manners. Perhaps the two were unrelated, but they at least companions.
 It is probable that if the young ceased to call their elders "old guys" "geezers.' to refer to other peoples mothers skirts "rags" and gnerally began to lift their terminology toward levels of decorum less figurative, if prosaic they might also improve their manners? At any rate is there any overwhelming why the youth of this time should be almost unacquainted with the plain English tongue and unable to say the simplest things except in slang? It is matter worthy of the consideration of those teachers and professors who may perhaps not agree with the Columbia sage that everything goes"
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07

number mentioned every part of Alaska but Ketchi- kan. valdez, Seward, Juneau, Cordova and other places. but ignored Ketchikan entirely As though there was nothing doing in the mining line. When as matter of and consequently of record, there is more mining going hereabouts than at either valdez, Cordova, Seward of Fairbanks.
 The Ketchkan precinct has several good mines that are being worked extensively. Others being opened up which will make the precinct of the most prosperous mining precincts of the country. Apparently, some of those mining publications are informed only in spots.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS

Mir. NJ. E. Martin, of the Side board, has just received a large stock of fine liquors, purchased especially for particular family trade. He announces that tele- phone orders will be delivered free of charge in any part of town from 2 to p.m., from now on till after the holidays.
 Call up phone 42. Adv. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
THE SOUND OF sHRAPNEL
(From Scribner's)

Have you heard shrapne by any chance ? No? We'll, it sotnds much anything else like winter gale bowling through the branches of Q pine tree. It is moan, groan, shriek and a vail rolled into one, and when the explosion 1t sounds as though had touched off a stick of dynamite under grand piano. And it is not particularly cheering to know that the you hear do not harm you and that it is the ones you do not have time to hear that send you to the cemetery.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07

LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE APPARENTLY

Is it the lack of knowledge discrimination that prevents publicity of facts about the mining activity in the vicinity Of Ketchikan. However, we prefer to believe the former. Although have right to believe that the Alaska and Northwest Mining Journal Seattle publication knows more of mining operations of Ketchikan and vicinity than it appar- ently wants the world to know.
 This publication, particularly in its September
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
HE WAS REMEMBERED

sTT...e ssis visit have paid to the old home town since left it. seventeen years ago." stated Sissors Smith, "proved great disappointment. The only man who recognized me, after had wandered for hours around the familiar streets, eath the dropping ellums and all such as that, old Uncle Riley Rezzidew, who knew me the minute he set eyes on me by a debt of six bits which he claimed l had owed him when 1 went away
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
Saint Johns Church

9:45 Native Sunday School Il am. Morning Prayer and Sermon (Holy Communion first Sunday ST. JOHNS EPISCOUAL CHURCH in the month, 11.00 a-m) 12:15 am Sunday School 7:30 pm. Evening Prayer < Thursday S:00 pm Choir practice Tgiufxday 2:36 pm Wonlan's Guiid. REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
 Pasto-.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST o

ADVERTISED LETTER LIST OF THE KEToHIKAN, ALASKA.
 POST OFFICE Advertised letter list of the Ket- chikan, Alaska, Post Office. For the week ending Dec. 4, 1915. Connor, Mrs. Vim. Cornelinsen, c. Leeseth, Peder Leighton, Miss Helen Neal, Miss Lizzie Peck, Charley Pedersen, Julius perine, Miss Irene All letters unclaimed by Dec. IS, 1915 will be sent to the Dead Let ter Office, Washington, D. c. When calling for the above, say Advertised.
 NJ. E. SwINEFoRD,
 Postmaster.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at 8:3O a. n. High Mass at t0:30 a n. Sunday School at 2:30p.n. Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. ID. Week Day Mass at 8 a. m. Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
 Faster
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
EXTRA SPECIAL

EXTRA SPECIAL
 The Daily Progrcssive-M'ner fo, right months for $500 cash. This offer subject to withdrawal at any tme without notice. Ihcsper than going out in the rain and borrowing II.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07
Christian Science Society
rirss M. R- Church

Sunday Church service Il . n and f:s0 P. n.
 Thursday Prayer Meeting s:so. pm. Friday ehAir meets o'clock Ffrss and third Wednesday after ssons at l:so Ladies Aid Scciety.
 H. ". MICHENER, Pastor
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-12-07

For Rent-Desirable four roomed house, hot and cold water, bath room, and all the modern conven- fences. Fine view. A pply Mrs. Young, Newtown. Ct a.iv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO
TR ANSE-ER LIQUOR IIlENSL.

Notice is hereby given to the citi-
zens of the Fifth Ward, and TO the
citizens OF the City of South Bend.
Portage Township, st. Joseph County,
Indiana, that l. the undersigned, will
make application TO the Board of
county Commissioners of said County
at their October term 1915, for per-
mission to transfer a certain liquor
license to sell intoxicating vinOus,
malt and spirituOus liquors in less
quantities than five CD gallons at
time, with the privilege of allowing
the same TO be drank on the premises
where sold, together with the sale OF
cigars. tobacco. Notwithstanding bev-
erages. and the serving Of lunch,
granted me by said Board at their
August term 1915, and covering the
premises situate and known as No.
735 Wilbur Street, from said location
to the premises situate and known as
No. S14 South Main Street.
The place Of business wherein said
liquors are to be sold and drank, IS
bcated in the front room on the
ground floor of a two story brick build
ing, situated and located at said No.
STA South Main Street. The dimen
sions of said room are Nineteen (19)
feet North and South, and Sixty 600
feet East and West. with entrances
from the front on said Main Street,
and from the North on Alley and
from rear in yard.
PIERSON G. BAKER.
September To- 1915.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
RENEWAL OF LIQUOR
LICENSE

Notice is hereby given to the citi-
zens of the Third Ward, City of South
Bend. Portage Township, St Joseph
County. Indiana. and to whomsOever
may be concerned in said Ward, that
the undersigned will apply TO the
board of commissioners at their Oc-
t0ber term, 1915 for a renewal of
license to sell Intoxicating. vinOus,
malt and spirituous liquors in less
quantities than five gallons at a time
with the privilege of allowing the
same to be drank on the premises;
together with the privilege TO con-
duct I'm connection Herewith the sale
OF cigars and tobacco. as well as serv-
ing of lunch. The place of business
wherein said liquors are to be sold
and drank is located in a VITO story
frame building, known as No. 419
West South street. The dimensions
of said room are % fet east and west
by AZ feet north and south. with en-
trance from West South Street and
in the rear thereof. in said ward, CITY,
township, county and state.
FRED G.. Maddox.
Charles y. Hagerty
Attorney for petitioner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-11
WHAT BRADSTREET'S
HAS TO SAY TODAY

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Bradstreet
weekly review Saturday says.
Trade trends continue upward;
as TO the future is spread
ing, and while holidays as well as
conservatism in some quarters have
not allowed full rein to trade move
ments, the week has provided near
budget Of favorable factors. House
trade has picked IN state fairs ana
at numerous cities have
brought in many buyers; retail trade,
though not quite uniform. has been
aided by the ending Of the vacation
season; sales of dry goods are larger;
remarkable crop yields are indicated,
rural districts as well as war order
centers, are in 2 position to spend
money; railway traffic is heavier, not
withstanding that wheat is slower
than a year ago in getting TO market;
record outputs of pigiron are being
absorbed at rising prices; skilled labor
is i'm smart call; steel continues active
on an advancing market buying OF
steel rails has expanded; building
shows increases, something not seen
for some time past; collections con-
tinue 10 mend; money is in better
demand commercial paper sells more
freely; new enterprises are more nu-
merOus. the stock market maintains
strong undertOne; foreign exchange
presents a more stable appearance;
practically every point in the south
feels more optimistic. and even in the
far northwest. where low prices for
lumber deter developments, there are
signs of betterment With all, con-
servatism is not absent and this mani
festatiOn is seen at a number of GEN.
tiers where visiting buyers show a
disposition to purchase frequently in
relatively small lots, even while de-
claring their faith in the future of
fall and winter business"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-11

Mrs. Charles Harrison, and son. How
ard kendrick. of Niles. was a visitor
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs
George ClaypOOl. Tuesday.
W. y. Skinney went 10 Hastings,
Mich, TuesdaYmorning to attend the
annual conference of the NJ. f..
church. Mr.. skinner went as dele
gate from the three Berrien
Springs, Hinchman and OrOnoko.
Mrs. Mary Rodgers was a visitor
at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Ed.
Judd. in Berrien Center Tuesday
Miss Jessie Kenney has gone 10 Elk
hart for few weeks stay at the ia
cob Rose home
Mrs. Belle Dix and little daughter
have returned here from ST. joseph
and Will occupy the house owned by
Mrs CerilGa Jewell on Mechanic st
Fred. W. - 'ok Of Niles was a visi-
tor at Noel -ESe Thursday.
Mr.. and s r. G. Spaulding and
Mrs. Ann ckwith returned Thurs
day fror " days visit with rela-
tives in oseph and Benton Har-
Dor.
Mrs. - Boone visited friends in
Mics V day.
Mrs -..nt,m Bliss OF Nebraska is
visiti' at the homes Of Mrs. Lois and
JenT Armstrong and Mrs. Horace
Knot