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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS
MEETING SEPTEMBER 2

Programs are out for tha Ninth
Annual Conference of the Michigan
Anti-Tubereulosis Association Sep
tember 2 and 8, in Grand Rapids.
Meeting in conjunction with the State
Medical Society Convention, good
audiences are expected at the various
sessions.
Several people of National reputa-
ton have been secured as speakers
including DR.. V. c. Vaughan of Ann
Arbor, former president of the Amer
lean Medical Association; Miss Ella
Phillips Crandall of New York City,
Secretary of the National Organiza-
ton for Public Health Nursing
Philip p. Jacobs, assistant secretary
Of the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of Tuberculo-
sis; and Jaes Minnick, Secretary of
the Illinois State Association.
Four round table discussions will
be conducted by experts on the sub
jects: Open Air Schools and School
Inspection; Sanatorium Treatment
and Dispensary Care of tuberculosis;
tuberculosis Education; and Public
Health Nursing,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Connor Family Reunion

The first anual reunion of the Con-
nor family was held on Wednesday,
August 1S, at the home of 0rson
Smell in Easton. There were over 80
present. A picnic diner was served on
the lawn and in the afternoon a group
of pictures were taken. Those present
from out-of-town and from nearby
townships were: Chester Kellogg of
Lakeview, Howard Orser of Green
vile. Wilson and Halle Orser of
Belding, Sine and Emile Connor, Will
Bumper, Milton Blough and Levi
Connor, all of Saranac. Jno. Rasmus-
sen of Belding, Harvey Russ of Ionia,
Frank Gordon, Perry Stebbins, Tom
Edlin, Walter and Ben Connor, Mr..
and Mrs. John Connor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Connor, Frank Widen, Fred
Connor, Alma Good, Joe Hosburg and
Mrs. Virgil Connor, all of Ionia and
Easton townships.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Returned From Long Cruise

Forrest Hudnutt, son of Rev. j. A.
Hudnutt, arrived home from his four
years service in the United States
navy last week. He left Michigan
about four years ago and went to San
Francisco, where he enlisted on the
battleship Saratoga, which shortly
afterwards set out for Manila. Dur
ing the time he was in service Mr..
Hudnutt, who is only % years old,
has sailed with the ship into many
ports and has had glimpse of many
foreign lands as the ship would lay at
anchor sometimes several weeks CIV
ing an opportunity for the marines
and jackies to see the country on
shore. They were at Honolulu and
the Hawaiian islands for some time.
Mr.. Hudnutt says Honolulu is one of
the prettiest spots on earth and the
islands are perfect gems. Broad high
ways as nice as any paved streets
and kept Immediately clean, run far
into the interior.
They cruised among the Philippine
islands and were in Japan and China,
laying at anchor for several weeks at
time in harbors of the principal cit
les. Mr.. Hudnutt is an enthusiastic
base ball player and was in many
hard fought game against teams
they encountered on the trip. Such
an experience, and the countries he
saw with its ever changing scenery
and races of people and their GUS
toms, is worth much to any young
man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
GET FAIR TICKETS
AT A BIG SAVING

The Banner has been fortunate
in securing a limited supply Of
Michigan State Fair tickets which
will be sold before Saturday, Sep
tember 4, at 35 cents each. Three
tickets will be sold for $1.00. Per-
sons who expect to attend the
Michigan State Fair at Detroit,
September els. cannot do better
than purchase their tickets in ad-
vance and save money. We can
not retain these tickets longer
than Saturday, September A. If
you want to take advantage of the
saving. buy your tickets at the
Banner office early. They are
good for any day OF the fair. We
also have some children's tickets,
which will be given free TO par
chasers Of adult tickets. Children
under twelve years of age hold
ing these tickets will be admitted
on children's day, September IL.
You must buy the tickets in adj
vance to secure the big discount.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
THE TWENTY.H|FTH
ANNUAL BATTALION
MEETING HELD HERE
REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL
PARTS OF IONA COUNTY
WERE HERE

Wednesday of last week was the
twenty-fifth annual meeting of the
Ionia county battalion. The meeting
was held at the c. A. r. hall in this
city. Representatives of the post and
corps were present from Ionia, Port
land, Saranac, Lake Odessa, Pewamo,
Gainesville, Greenville and other
cities. A bounteous dinner was SER
we'd in the hall by the ladies of the
corps and the Daughters of Veterans.
The crowd was so large that it was
necessary to set the tables twice to
accommodate them all.
A good program was given follow
ing the dinner. Matt Kohn, president
of the county battalion, presided.
Talks were given by j. NJ. Langston
Major Frank R. Chase and the meet
ing was then turned over to the Sons
of Veterans and Daughters of Veter-
ans. An interesting program was
given by these orders and at the close
soldiers from the other posts were
called on for remarks. Almost every
post in the county was represented
on the program before the meeting
was brought to a close.
Just after the program was given
the battalion met in business session.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: S. +. Pickens,
president, Saranac; N. T. Hubble,
first vice-president and j. Renwick
second vice-president, Saranac.
Next years meeting will be held
in Saranac
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
A NEW LINOTYPE
NOW INSTALLED
IN BANNER OFFICE
A MULTIPLE-MAGAZINE MA
CHINE HAS REPLACED OLD
SINGLE ONE
VISITORS WELCOME TO
SEE MACHINE ANY TIME
Banner Has Equipment For Doing
Efficient Work Of All Kinds
With Dispatch .aT

We reproduce herewith a picture
of the new linotype which we have
just installed in the Banner Office.
Considerable comment was heard
from our subscribers two years ago
when the first linotype was installed
in our Office, and many people came
to see the wonderful machine in oper-
alton. The new machine, installed
last week to replace the old, is far
superior and much better adapted to
the need of the office 1t carries two
magazines, which gives the operator
four distinct faces of type in two
sizes. Each of these faces may be
set in blackface, making in reality
eight different faces of type that can
be set on the machine. Should the
business of the Office warrant it at
any time other magazines can be
added giving US an unlimited variety
OF type faces, to accommodate the
most particular trade.
We will always be glad for any of
our subscribers to call at the Banner
Office and see the new machine in
operation. 1t is said to be the near
est human of any piece of machinery
ever manufactured. 1t contains over
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Teachers Conference

The usual conference meetings be-
fore the opening of the various
schools will be held at the following
time and places:
Friday, September 3, 10 o'clock,
Lake Odessa High School.
Saturday, September a, 10 o'clock
Hubbardston High School.
Saturday, September A, o'clock,
Ionia High School
Every teacher of the rural schools
Of the county is expected to attend
one of these meetings. Don't ask
this office TO excuse you for any
other reason than serious illness. All
graded school teachers and all school
officers are invited to attend.
Supplies can be obtained at these
meetings. Sincerely yours,
HARVEY III. LOWREY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Filkins-Unger Nuptials

The marriage of Mr.. William c.
Filkins of Grand Rapids and Mrs.
Maude Fales Unger of this city took
place at the residence of her mother
Mrs. Loren G. Fales, 203 f. Liberty
street, Monday afternoon, in a quiet
and informal wedding
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. +. Doty in the presence OF
only the immediate relatives at two
o'clock. Those from out of the city
were: Mrs. w. l.. Atwood and daugh-
ter of Grand Rapids, Mr.. Bruce Fales
and Mrs. Merton Smith of Greenville
and Mr.. Henry Filkins, son of the
groom from st. Joseph, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Filkins took the af-
ternoon train for Detroit and will
visit Niagara Falls, and Toledo, be-
fore returning.
Their home will be in Grand Rapids
where Mr.. Filkins is now residing and
is in the employ of the Pere Mar
quette Co. Mrs, Fafes who has lived
with her daughter will accompany
them to the new home, The bride
has been employed in the Belding
Savings Bank for the past eight
years, and has been prominent in the
social circles of the city.
The best wishes and congratula-
tions of very many friends go with
Mr.. and Mrs. Filkins to their new
home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Colt Got Nervous

While out driving Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. o. J. Barker came near having
serious accident.
He was driving his colt which be-
came nervous on account of the flies
and started on a dead run. Mr..
Barker gripped the reins and when
the colt turned out of the road he
fell out of the carriage but clung to
the lines and succeeded in stopping
the runaway. Mr.. Barker sustained
broken rib and some bruises about
the neck where the wheel scraped
him. Mrs. Barker was badly frighten-
ed but not injured. They do not care
to go through another such exper-
ience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
CITY SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN MONDAY AUG.3O
SUPERINTENDENT J. A. LANG
STON GIVES LIST OF TEACH
ERS-CONSULTATION
THIS WEEK

The Belding schools will open next
Monday morning, August go The
different buildings are being thor
oughly cleaned and number of need
ed repairs have been made. The
board of education has spared moth
ing which will add to the comfort of
pupils and the efficiency of the teach
ing force. The list of teachers for
the various rooms and departments
is as follows:
High School
N. c. Nielsen, principal, mathema-
tics.
Sylvia Eaton-Science.
Gertrude E. Wilson-Language.
Helen M. Wright-English and
History.
Grace Travis-English and His
tory.
Arthur j. Reed-Commercial.
Verna l.. Downs-Music and Draw
ing.
Rosina Bignell-Manual Training.
Central Grades
Francis L. Bailey - Principal,
Sth Grade.
Cecilia Creaser-7th and Sth Grade
Assistant.
Ula Grace-7th Grade.
Beatrice Moran-6th Grade.
Sara f. Giddings-6th Grade AS
sistant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
BANNERS NEW MULTIPLE MA
GAZINE LINOTYPE MACHINE

5000 distinct parts, and yet all the
parts are so accurately timed and
operated that they do not become
confused or refuse to work. Should
anything go wrong with the machine
at any time, though the difficulty be
ever so small, the whole mechanism
will stop, without doing any damage
to the parts.
Harry Fletcher, who learned to
operate the linotype on the old ma
chine is in charge of the new one.
He has obtained a speed on it which
enables him to set the reading matter
for the entire paper in less than two
days. This leaves the machine clear
to use on job work the rest of the
time. Mr.. Fletcher is always glad
to show the linotype to anyone who
comes to the office. Those who saw
the old one will be equally surpris-
ed to see the Improvements the new
linotype possesses over it.
The new linotype is much larger
and faster than the old one. The
magazines do not have to be removed
from the machine when different type
faces are wanted. This change is
accomplished by simply shifting a le-
yer and giving the casting apparatus
half turn The speed at which type
is set is limited only by the speed Of
the operator.
The Banner Office is now one Of the
best equipped printing establish
ments in Michigan outside of the
largest cities. Besides a linotype
which gives us wide range of type
both for the Banner and in the job
department, it has a full equipment
of presses, capable of handling al
most any conceivable work in the
printing line. Almost the entire
type equipment of the Office, aside
from those on the linotype, is new
and of the best patterns. Conven-
fences have been added where they
would eliminate work, thus enabling
the workmen to handle the work with
more dispatch, as well as giving bet
ter service. Realizing all the time
that the mere placing of printers
ink on paper in odd sizes and shapes
does not constitute good printing we
have been continually planning and
will continue to perfect our equip
ment with the idea of giving our Gus
toners art and beauty as well.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Is Back From the West

Albert Schoendorf is visiting rela-
tives here and in this vicinity. He
went west in 1892 and since then has
been residing in Colorado a part of
the time and also in California. Last
week he visited his father, Henry
Schoendorf and brother, Theodore
Schoendorf of Howell. He says busi-
ness in California and the west is at
standstill in comparison with what
it has been in former years. Very
many men are out of employment and
the outlook for better times very soon
is not encouraging.
Albert is looking well, evidently
the western climate agreed with him.
He held very good positions while
there and made good at what ever
he undertook to do. He thought he
would like to see Michigan, the old
home and his people again and con-
cluded TO make the visit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Are After Cannibal Fish

Deputy Game and Fish Wardens
Jack" Johnson, of Grand Rapids,
and Perry b. Yeider of Kalamazoo,
are at Whitefsh lake and on Monday
and Tuesday morning made catches
of the destructive garr fish. On
Tuesday morning with 5000 feet of
five-foot nets out they secured 50
garr fish averaging about five pounds
each in weight. On Monday morning
they secured 35. Monday night con-
ditions were not good for results be-
cause of the heavy wind that prevail
ed all night
1t is believed that there are thou
sands of these fish in Whitefish and
adjacent lakes and because of the
fact that these fish subsist entirely
on other fish this does not operate
to make fishing good. The campaign
that the state is now conducting to
destroy the bill fish means much to
the sportsmen of the state. The dep
uties expect to stay long enough to
rid Whitefish lake completely of
these terrors to inland waters and
they may use a big seine before the
week is over.-Howard City Record.
The large lakes in this vicinity will
receive a visit from state officials in
the near future. Wabasis and Pine
Island lakes are on the game wardens
list for a combing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
FORMER BALL PLAYER
GETS BRIDE IN BELDiNG

Mrs. Alice Smith announces the
marriage of her daughter Carolyn to
Charles G.. Pfab of Detroit. The
wedding occurred Saturday evening
at 7 O'clock in Detroit. They will
be at home to their friends at 593
Forest Ave, w., Detroit, Michigan,
after September /. Mrs. Pfab for
merly worked in the Citizens Tele-
phone company's office for almost six
years and is we'll and favorably
known. Mr.. Pfab played second base
on the local ball team for two years,
with credit to the team.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25

Kate McDonald-5th Grade.
Ava D'Anjou-3rd Grade.
Josephine Heidley--5th Grade AS
sistant
Edith Glass-3rd and 4th Grade
Assistant.
Ellis School
Jennie B. Kelly-Principal, End
Grade.
Ruth Ager-1st Grade.
Fairy Mount-3rd and 4th Grades.
Georgia Ellery-Kindc. garten.
Second Ward
Lucille Heiser = Principal, 1st
Grade.
Sarah L. Hopwood-2nd Grade.
Cora Guild-Kindergarten.
j. A. Langston-Superinte
Special advantages are being offer
ed by the Belding High School to
rural students. BY public school law
of our state every boy and girl is en-
titled to high school education free
of cost to them and many more
should take advantage Of this oppor-
tunity. Many of the strongest stud
ents everywhere are those from the
farms and the subjects and studies in
which the rural. students are most
interested are fast finding their way
into our course of study. The sue
cessful men of the future in all lines,
must have more education than in the
past and time to begin is now. The
superintendent Office will be open on
Thursday and Friday of this week
for consultation of students and any
who are in doubt as to whether they
should enter are earnestly requested
to call. Also all who are in doubt
about their classification. Year books
will be gladly furnished by the secre-
tary of the board or the superintend-
ent. J. A. Langston,
Superintendent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Death of Mrs. Ellison

Mrs. William Ellison passed away at
the Ellison home near Miriam Sun
day, August %, aged 81 years.
In her death five children are left
without a mothers care, the Oldest
being daughter of II years.
Mrs Ellison bad haan sicl, for sopoe
time and had received the best of
care and medical treatment. The de-
ceased was formerly Della Wickham
of this city. Her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wickham reside in Lake
view.
The funeral was held in the Catho-
lie church in Miriam Wednesday
morning at ten o'clock, FIR. Zindler of
ficiating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Popular Alma Couple Married

Two popular young people Of Anna
w. Merrill Stuckey, formerly mer-
chant and now connected with the
government service, and Miss Mar
celia Adams, graduate of Alma
college, and a teacher in the public
schools of Flint and Alma were mar
ried at the Methodist parsonage in
this city at 300 p. m, Sunday by the
Rev. w, +, Doty,
The happy couple returned in the
evening to Alma where they already
have a fine house nearly completed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
West Otisco Farmers Club

Owing to a slight misunderstand-
ing on the part of some of the mem
bers of the West Otisco Farmers
club who thought the meeting with
Myron Green and wife would be post
poned on account of the rain only a
small attendance were present.
For our next meeting Thursday
September 2, we are invited to Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Reeves, where ice
cream and cake will be served in the
evening.
The committee for the last meeting
request the following members to
come prepared to assist with the pro-
gram: Mrs. |. r. Eggleston, Mrs.
Geo. Hall, Mrs. Fred Reeves, Herbert
Ross, Ed. Reeves.
Della Carpenter, Cor Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Norma Loewe VIII Be in Bank

Miss Norma Loewe has been given
the position in the Belding Savings
Bank made vacant by the resignation
of Mrs. Unger, and has already as
sumed the duties of that responsible
place. Miss Loewe is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Loewe of this
city, a graduate of our schools and
by persistent effort has fitted herself
for positions of trust and responsible
ity such as has fallen to her at this
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Baptists' Picnic

The Baptist Sunday School held
its annual picnic at Long Lake last
Friday at Halls landing. There were
about 100 present and the young peo-
pie as we'll as the older ones enjoyed
the festivities of the occasion very
much. Boating, roller skating and
chute diving were some of the attrac-
tions. Chas. Moore, who took dray
load of young people, put on skates
and spun around the pavilion as sup
pie as the young lads.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Tuppers Held Reunion

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Tupper, 703 Root street, was a happy
one last Sunday when the Upper
family came together in a reunion
visit fte WAS ssra Iotee most ENJOYABLE V one a Ell
mer Topper and family of Grand
Rapids, Millard Tupper and family
of Sheridan, Rhoda Upper of Rock.
ford and Mrs. Ernest Sullivan of
Gary, Ind, and others were present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Membership Buttons

Buttons are out reading "Member
of Belding Board of Commerce, Beld-
ing, Bigger and Better" which can be
purchased at the board of commerce
Office at 80 cents each. Every men,
Der of the local board should have
one of these buttons and wear it as
a booster for Belding. Mr.. Gunsolus
will be glad to supply all members
with one of the buttons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Consulting Engineer Here

John Finan, engineer for the Smith
& Boulay company, consulting engin-
eers for the paving of the streets
time of paving the streets. He has
go until Albert II. Prange, the con-
nesday afternoon and will begin work
Immediately.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Pair of Golden Pheasants for City
Park

DR.. G. A. Stanton and daughter
Miss Beatrice Stanton have returned
from their visit of a week in Canada.
While there the doctor was at Erie
Beach and Point Pines. The latter
place is a government reserve where
birds and animals of all kinds are
propogated and protected, especially
the deer, black fox, black squirrel,
and white squirrel.
The doctor purchased pair of gol-
den pheasants which he will give to
the city for park attractions. The
birds will be shipped here as soon as
the Canadian government can get a
permit from headquarters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Booster Postage Stamps

Proofs have been received by Sec
retary Gunsolus of the Board of
Commerce of the pictures to be used
on the booster postage stamps for all
outgoing mail from the city. The
stamps show pictures of the factor
les of the city and Of the public
buildings. They will be ready for
distribution within few days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Daily Except Sundays

Auto stage line will start August
30, leaving Nashville 700 a. m;
Woodland 7:40 a. m; Lake Odessa
s:15 a. M; Ionia $50 a. M, arriving
at Belding 10:45 a. M; returning
leaving Belding 200 p. M; Ionia 2;30
land 5:05 p. m, arriving at Nashville
5:45 p. m. f. f. Reynolds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Grattan Cleaners Meeting

The Grattan Cleaners will hold
their next regular annual meeting
Saturday evening, September A, at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Orley En-
mons. Program will be opening and
closing song by Arbor and medley
trip to Europe by all members Come
prepared with pencils. Ice cream
and cake will be served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Celebrate Birthday Anniversary

A number of the friends of Mrs.
George Fish remembering that she
was to celebrate her birthday Thurs
day last, called with gifts and best
wishes. There were among those
calling: Mr.. and Mrs. Cole of
Grand Rapids; Mrs. Will Covert, Mrs.
DR.. Pinkham, Mrs. Fred McCue and
Mrs. C. Brockway. She received
many beautiful cards, a basket of
fresh fruit, bon bon dish, handker-
chiefs and calling cards.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-08-25
Stores Will Close

Next Wednesday, September 1 will
be Booster Day in Belding. All of
the stores of the city will be closed
from to 6 p. m, for the ball game.
The last game of the Belding- st.
Johns State Independent Champion
ship series will be played at Leonard
Park. A record crowd is expected