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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Athletic News

Lowell went down to defeat Friday
before the B. II. S. by a score of 40
to 0. 1t was a well played game
throughout, although rather one-sid-
ed Lowell came very near scoring
in the third quarter, but the Bedding
boys braced up and drove them back
to the forty yard line. The ball then
went to Bedding. The first play Spic-
er circled left end for a touchdown.
The longest run seen on Leonard Field
this year. Moon, Jersey, Spicer and
Noddins starred for Bedding. Banks
was the main stay for the Lowell
team.
Belding plays Portland here next
Saturday. The Bedding boys have the
defeat of last Thanksgiving Day fresh
in their memories and promise to even
up on Kantner's huskies next Satur-
day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
State Educational

Kalkaska has added $50 worth of
fiction to it's library.
The u. of NJ. opened October 5
with an exceptional enrolment; in
dications are good for 1000 students
this year.
German is being taught throughout
the grades at Dryden in accordance
with the G. Stanley Hall theory.
Three more Manistee county schools
have met the requirements and have
made applications for the Standard
plates.
Saranac schools received % first
and IL second premiums at the De-
troit State fair. These premiums are
in cash and will amount to about $45.
Work has been started in Kalkaska
to remodel the old primary building
into an auditorium and gymnasium. All
indoor athletic contests and school
entertainments will be held in the
building when finished.
The u. of NJ has adopted a new
kind of scholarship. The student with
the best combination of brain, Drawn,
general popularity, and adaptability,
will have all his expenses paid for a
course in an European institution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
PRESERVE HOME MARKETS

There never has been time when
it was more important for the Unit
ed States to preserve to our own pro-
ducers the great home market which
has heretofore been absorbing more
than 80 per cent of our domestic
production. The pressure for mar
kets when the European war is over
will be terrific. The antagonisms of
the war will for time handicap the
two groups of combatants in the
markets of their recent foes. More
ever the sacrifices of the war are
such that the people of all these
countries will fall far short of their
normal consuming capacity. They
will be looking for markets in which
to SELL and not to buy. 1t is estim-
ated that Great Britain may resort
to a protective policy as a means OF
raising revenue and of achieving an
industrial dependence which has stood
Germany so well in hand during the
present struggle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
WATER IS HO|STED
Up HILLSIDE IN
UNIQUE manner
PAIL DESCENDS STEEP HILL ON
CABLE TRACK AND is
RETURNED

Probably not many people know
right within the city limits is an in
genious device, which though similar
devices have been used in numerous
places, is withal an interesting appli-
ance. The device is an arrangement
situated on the bank of Flat river,
just at the south end of Broas street,
that elevates the water from the riv-
er bank to the house standing fifty
feet above it. 1t is situated on the
Currie place and was made by Burle
Currie.
At the foot of the steep bank, in a
clump of trees and near the river
bank is a gushing spring. AS this
spring is used to supply the water
to the home on the hill, Mr.. Currie
has equipped windlass, bucket, a car
and some movable pullies, which en-
able anyone to stand at the top of
the hill and draw the pure water from
the spring below. Directly over the
spring about ten feet from its brink
is the lower terminus of a cable track
on which a short car, carrying the
water pail runs. AT the top of the
hill and the other terminus is wind
lass from which the car and pail is
started. The cable runs parallel with
the hill side. On the under side of
the car, which is a foot in length,
and suspended under the cable, is two
stationary pulleys. A rope is fast
ened to the pulley at the lower end
and is passed through a movable pull
ley on the bail of the water pail. The
rope then passes through the second
or upper pulley on the car and from
thence around the windlass.
To draw water the operator has
only to release the car at the top of
the track and by using the windlass
let the car and pail decend the in
clined track to the spring below.
When the car strikes the lower ter
minus it stops and the pail decends
into the spring. A weight on one
side of the pail turns its edge so
that it is filled with water. Then by
reversing the windlass the pail is
drawn to the car. above and then on
its way up the hill at an incline of
forty-five degrees.
This little device shows ingenuity
of man in saving himself steps and
is one that could be used for many
other purposes. Mr.. Currie is now
fitting a gasoline engine at the spring
which will replace the old method,
and thus will pass another appliance
that has served man very well in
years past.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
SMYRNA

Mrs. Helen Purdy returned last Sat-
urday from a visit in Bedding with her
son Fred and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wacha and son
Ellis spent Saturday and Sunday in
Grand Rapids the guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowry.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cook are enter
tanning Mrs. Cooks cousin and hus-
band, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from
Newaygo, Mich.
A lady from Bedding had little
bad luck with her automobile down
on Tebbell's hill and had to get Mr..
Osborne to hitch his team on and draw
her out of bad place. In the course
of an hour she went on rejoicing with
only bent fender.
DIR. and Mrs. Penton are entertain
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Noblett of
Grand Rapids a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hull have been
down in Keene visiting relatives.
Mrs. Ellen Beedy was the over Sun
day guest of relatives at Hart, Mich.
Miss Inez Sandy was in Belding
over Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Fred Mcconnell, 81, Mcbride; Lau-
ra Kirkham, 10, Edmore.
Glenn Cooper, 25, Greenville; Flora
Peterman, 10, Sidney.
Harvey f. Akers, 30, Greenville;
Bessie Mae Wilhelm, 10, Richland.
Ora w. jerks, 26, Fairplains; Lena
NJ. Alberts. %, Orleans.
Joseph Charles Russell, 70, Belding;
Sarah J. Andrews, 81, Greenville.
George r. Hogarth, 81, Ionia;
Rachel Hustead, %, Lyons.
Arthur r. w. Waldron, 25, Dandy;
Hazel D. Cooper, 20, Clinton county.
Ray A. Houghton, 20, Lake Odessa
Opal w. Strong, 20, ClaIksville.
William Naber, %, Lake Odessa;
Burmah Gilliland, Is, Lake Odessa.
Charles A. McMannis, 81, Battle
Creek; Mae G. Thompson, 80, Lake
Odessa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
SURPLUS INTO A DEFICIT

Inc present ADMINISTRATION al
Washington entered upon control of
the Government with a big surplus
in the Treasury, with every factory
running full time and every man who
wanted work finding it in plenty. They
upset Tariff which accomplished this,
turned a surplus in a deficit before the
war came, declared a war tax, though
we were not at war; flooded our mar
kets with foreign-made goods, shut
down factories and threw millions out
of work. To land of peace domestic
issues like these are more potent than
the safe steering of the ship of state
when the opposite party is doing all
within its power to help steer safely.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
High School Notes

Herbert Noble, a 1915 graduate of
Belding high school, has enlisted in
the English army at Windsor, Ont.
Norma ODell is confined to her
home on account of diphtheria. The
high school building was fumigated
last Saturday.
A new system for marking cards
and examination papers has been
adopted in the high school. The plan
is as follows: A, 90 to 100 per cent
3, so to 80 per cent; c, SO to 80 per
dent; d, so to 50 per cent; e, failure.
Among the visitors at the high
school the past week were: Vernona
Pike, Winnifred Thompson, George
Menkee, Herbert Noble, Gail Cham
berlain, Hazel Cohen, and Eleanor
Fischer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
PARALYSIS CAUSES
DEATH OF MRS. PRINGLE

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Pringle
who died at her home here, aged II
years, was held Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. w. E. Doty conducted the SER
vice.
She suffered a stroke of paralysis
while on a visit in Pontiac recently.
Mrs. Pringle was born in 1843 and
came to this country with her parents
when but two years of age, and was
left an orphan in less than one year
after her arrival; her father and
mother having contracted the yellow
fever while enroute to this country,
and both died shortly after.
Deceased was married at the age of
20 years to John j. Crossken of Whit
by, Ontario, and to this union was
born one son, John James, who
still survives. The deceased was left
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Is Glad 1t Was No Worse

Fred Purdy and his automobile
were unfortunate last Sunday in the
happening of an accident on the Cooks
Corners road. He was driving west
and when near Finley Simpsons, just
beyond the Travis hill, he met a cou-
pie of automobiles and a team. In
making the turn to pass them on the
right, he lost CONTROL of the machine
and it crashed through the wire fence
into the yard and hard up against the
porch of the Simpson house, taking
out a couple of porch posts.
His car was badly damaged with a
broken axle and otherwise put out of
commission. His car is now under
going repairs in a garage and Mr..
Purdy is glad that the accident was
no worse.
Ben Hunt made a business trip to
Iouia Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Downing and
Mrs. Henry Scheilds of lonia were
the Sunday guests of the formers
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Barry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hanks were the
over Sunday guests of Mr.. Hanks
daughter and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Gray of Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Barry were over
near Sunfield Monday visiting with
the latter's brother, +. j. Downing
and family.
The whole community here was
shocked to hear OF the terrible ac-
cident at Moseley, when Mrs. Gould,
Mrs. Johnson and little son Gould
were all instantly killed and Mrs.
Summers their neighbor so badly hurt
as to have to have one fot amputated
and perhaps the other one also lit
tie later. The funeral will be held at
200 p. M, at the NJ. E. church in
Bedding Thursday.
Alfred Davis is again able TO be out
and around
Mrs. Vina Swain and Mrs. Maria
Condor visited few days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Condor and
son. They with Nellie Sayles took ar
automobile trip to Fallasburg and WIS.,
tied Mrs. Nellie Sayles' aunt there.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Williams Of Ian.
sing visited over Sunday with heI
mother, Mrs. w. r. Tebbell and other
relatives.
The senior class of the Bedding high
school will put on a benefit at the
Star theatre Friday evening. Any one
around here going IN aTtpnd can mr..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Meeting of the Athletic Council

A meeting of the executive board
Of the athletic association was held
October 6 at the high school.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Lester Jersey. Those
present were: Supt. j. A. Langston,
Principal Nielsen, Athletic Director
A. j. Reed, Treasurer, Miss Grace
Travis, and Vice President, Miss Joy
Harrison. Absent, Miss Margaret
Cusser, secretary.
The following motions were passed
by the council.
That all bills be paid at the begin
ming of each month.
The secretary shall write an ac-
count of each meeting of the council
and hand the same with the treas
urer's report to the athletic editor.
That the association purchase sta
tionery for it's correspondence. This
stationery shall be kept in the office
at the high school
Joy Harrison,
Secretary pro tenn
Treasurer's Report
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
FRED F. IRELAND
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
FRIDAY MORNING


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troit, and entered into the pleasures
of the trip with the rest of his as
sociates with apparent zest.
Funeral services were held at the
late home Sunday afternoon, being
very largely attended. The, remains,
lying in beautiful casket and sur
rounded by an unusually large guam
tity of elegant flowers, occupied the
front parlor. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Blair and Rev. Bliss.
Mrs. Chas. Ireland of Ionia, an
nice account of her nephew's life
which is printed herewith:
Last Friday, October 8, 1915, the
city of Belding was shocked to learn
of the death of Fred f. Ireland, man
ager of the T. Frank Ireland COM
pany's hardware store.
On Sunday the last sad rites were
paid to one who was esteemed and
loved by all. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. j. Blair, assisted
by Rev. w. A. Bliss.
The hymns, "Come, Ye Disconsol-
ate," and Crossing the Bar" were
beautifully rendered by Mrs. Berry,
Miss Marguerite Lamb, Clayton
Knapp and Geo. +. Wagner. In a
bank of flowers he was laid to rest
in River Ridge cemetery.
Fred +. Ireland was born in Glen
wood, Iowa, on February 20, 1881. He
came with his parents to Bedding when
but a small boy and has lived his life
among us as school boy and business
man.
He was married to Marcia Potter at
st. Joseph, Michigan, in June 1905
and three children have blessed their
home.
At the death of his father in March,
1906, he took the management of the
T. Frank Ireland store, it then becom-
ing a stock company.
Although a young man, he has
managed this with keen business abil-
ity and financial success.
At the time Of his death he was
vice-president of the Michigan Re-
tail Hardware association, director
of the Bedding Building and Loan as
ISOLATION, a trustee Of the Congrega-
tional church and a member of the
Belding lodge +. d A. NJ.
The fact that he was not usually
well was not uilQtISloOu ny many, do
he was seen at his place of business
each day; but since last spring ner-
vous affection has been steadily sap
ping his life. Only those associated
with him in his store know what a
brave fight he put up; but disease
conquered, and Bedding loses one of
her most promising young men, one Of
her most successful business men, one
of her most honorable citizens.
His death will be deeply felt in SOC
ial as well as business circles. His
was a jovial, kindly nature, which
made him a companionable gentlemen,
one who met people from all ranks Of
life with the same friendly courtesy.
He leaves a widow, three children,
Theodore, Helen and Robert Rex, a
mother, Mrs. T. F. Ireland, sister,
Miss Imogene Ireland and brother,
Walter Ireland and the whole COM
munity join with these Immediate
friends to mourn his loss.
Among those from out of the city
who came to attend the funeral were:
Frank E. Strong and Arthur Scott,
president and secretary of the Michi-
gan Retail Hardware association,
Chas. NJ. Alden and Karl S. Judson
of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Samuel Krum-
mann, Sioux City, Iowa, Albert A.
Potter, st. Joseph and Mrs. Ida Wads-
worth of Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Second Ward Notes

The first grade children dramatic
ed the story, "The Three Pigs"
Booklets of Columbus were made
by the first grade.
leila Brimmer has returned to
school after a weeks absence.
The second grade have been very
much interested in studying the life
of Columbus, painting water scenes
and cutting boats. As Columbus
found the Indians they will study
about them next.
Fifth Grade
Mrs. Mason visited the third grade
room last Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

The boys of the fifth grade have
chosen sides for physical training.
They are known as the Tigers and the
Giants. Last week they were even;
the score being seventeen and seven
teen.
The fourth and fifth grades have
purchased new basket ball.
Esther Rowley is still absent be-
cause of sickness, but is improving
now.
Both the tree-two's and four s
have chosen sides for spelling con-
tests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

competing under such condition is
readily apparent, and by reason of
the tremendous column of dyestuffs
used in this country it seems that the
Government should take the necessary
steps to Protect the American manu-
facturer and workman, not to the ex-
tent of enabling him to raise the price
of his products to an excessive figure,
but sufficiently high to enable him to
continue to pay the American rate
of wages and yet compete on an even
basis with the foreign manufacturer"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Grammar Grades

The six-two grade is beginning a
spelling contest, with Olive Glass and
Dan Mcmahon as leaders.
Grace Stephens has entered the six
one grade.
The seven-two geography class
changed the subject Of their debate to
Resolved, "That the horse is more use
full to mankind than the cow" The
debate was held Friday evening at the
home Of Myrtle Covert Miss Evelyn
Spargue, Miss NORM and Miss Helen
Wright acted as judges and the de-
cision was awarded TO the negative
side. There we're a number of Wis
itors present. The refreshments
consisted of marshmallows.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
THE DYE INDUSTRY

Speaking of the dye industry which
is very important one, an eastern
exchange says:
"The salvation of the dye-making
industry in this country at the present
time rests in a revision Of the Tariff
which will equalize the difference in
the cost of labor between the two
countries. The skilled workingmen in
the dye industries of the United States
are paid approximately five times as
much as the same class Of labor in
foreign countries. The difficulty of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Why Buy Books?

OF course we read magazines and
newspapers, and many utilize the OPP
portunity offered by Libraries. But
none of these worthy things take the
place of the ownership of an excellent
book. To have it handy, to read it
at your leisure, to mark favorite pas
sages, to return to it frequently for
refreshment and stimulus, to revel in
its associations, to discuss it with
friends, oh, let's buy a good book or
so each year!-Moderator Topics.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Ellis School Notes

Mrs. Arthur Brown and Mrs. Wurtz
visited the kindergarten last week.
The kindergarten has received a do
nation of plants.
Seven children out Of kindergarten
on account of chickenpoX.
Visitors at the first grade room this
week were: Mrs. Olger, Mrs. Coney
and Rev. Doty.
Ada Leetch of the first grade cele-
brated her seventh birthday by treat
ing her schoolmates to candy, cake
and peanuts.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Kelly of Lyons
visited Miss Kelly's room Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

The third grade have been making
sailboats for manual training.
The two-two language class is
studying the life of Columbus.
Mrs. Arthur Moore visited the
fourth grade room last week.
Harold DeitZ has moved to Flint.
The fourth grade manual training
class is making pencil boxes.
Two new waste baskets have arriv-
ed at the Ellis building, of which
teachers and pupils are very proud.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

Mrs. Homer r. Unger and Mrs. E.
L. Brooks attended the grand chapter
0. K. s., which was held at Battle
Creek this week. Mrs. Unger Is the
representative from Doric chapter of
this city and Mrs. Brooks from the
Grattan chapter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
EDITORIAL STAFF

EDI ORIAL > AFT
Editor-in-C hief-Gayle Soules.
Literary Editor-Mura Treat.
Athletics-Virgil Altenburg.
Social-Hazel Gotta.
State-Lena Russell.
REPORTERS
High School-Elfnda Mason.
Junior High School-Gladys Har.
rison.
Third MILFORD Blair.
Second Ward-Laura Stanton.
Ellis School-Floyd Warner.
State Educational-Len Russell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13
Advertising

Display rates on application. Card OF
Thanks-one cent a word. Business
locals on first page-12k cents a line
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

The Banner is read in more homes
than all other local weekly papers
combined in its territory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

a widow in less than two years, after,
and in the year 1868 was united in
marriage to John Wesley Pringle of
Port Hope, Ontario, and soon after
removed to Michigan, where she has
since resided, having made her home
in Belding for the past % years. To
this union were born six children,
four of whom survive her. Those liv-
ing are: Mrs. William Stuart of Pom
tiac, Mich, Mrs. Bert Logan of Mas
hua, N. H., A. w. Pringle of Vincen-
mes, Ind, and F. A. Pringle of Ann
Arbor, Mich.
The remains were taken to Coral,
her former home, for interment We'd
nesday morning, accompanied by John
j. Crossken and family, Alva Pringle
and Mrs. Emma Fuller.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

Mrs. Horton Soules and Mrs. John
Scott will go as delegates from the
Victoria Rebekah Lodge of Bedding to
the Rebekah assembly Mt Bay City the
first of the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-13

entered into the Bedding Michigan
Postoffice as second class matter.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-12
Recipes.

GRAHAM MUFFINS-Four Guns Of
graham flour, one teaspoon of brown
sugar, one teaspoon of salt, three tea.
spoons of baking powder, one teaspoon
of melted butter Cor more If you de.
slre), one egg, two cups of sweet milk.
Bake in a hot oven fifteen minutes.
KING PUDDING-Two cups bread
crumbs, one-half cup suet or butter,
one-half cup molasses, one egg, one
teaspoon of soda, one-half cup sweet
milk, one-half teaspoon cloves, one
teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of salt; boil
or steam like loaf of brown bread
two hours; serve with lemon or hard
sauce.
GINGER SNAPS-One beaten egg.
one cupful sugar, one cupful molasses,
one tablespoonful soda, one table
spoon vinegar, one tablespoon ginger,
flour to make stiff dough. Roll thin.
Bake in hot oven. No shortening
is required. The cookies are very brit
tie at first, but get soft if put away
for a day.
VEAL A LA TURKUE-Put some
cold cooked veal through the food
chopper, measure and add an equal
quantity of fine stale bread crumbs.
Season highly with salt, celery salt,
paprika, and onion juice, and to each
cupful add one tablespoonful of finely
chopped parsley and one tablespoon
full of melted butter. Moisten with
beaten egg, mold into small balls or
eggs, and roll in warm boiled rice.
Place in the bottom of saucepan,
half cover with hot stock, cover close
ly and simmer gently for forty-five
minutes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-10-12
led by deep rumblings and shocks Of
earthquake are being felt in the
neighboring villages.
Harvest Festival.

Grinnell, Iowa, Oct. "A harvest
festival given on October 20 by the
women of the college will take the
place of the usual May day pageant
which has been held annually in the
spring for a number of years. This
change in plan comes as result of
Miss Clara Anderson, physical direc-
tor of women and the director Of
former May pageants, announcing
her intention Of studying in Column
bia university the second semester
of this year.
The harvest festival features the
browning of the harvest queen
which part will be taken by Miss
Ruth Loose of Thurman, Iowa, re-
Gently elected to the honor from the
women of the senior class. A num-
Der of beautiful dances representing
the cycles of the harvest will prob
ably be the most attractive feature
of the program. The festival will be
given on the campus in the light OF
the fullmoon if weather conditions
permit, otherwise it will be staged
later in the theatre.