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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
WAS AFTER MONEY
FROM RICH ESTATE

Daniel Rick of Howard City return
ed home Monday. He had been call
ed here by the report that his brother,
Fred Rich, had appeared in Ionia and
demanded the money due him from
the estate of his father, the late Abb
jah Rich. An investigation showed
that man claiming to be Fred Rich
was in Ionia, one day last week, and
endeavored TO make out that he was
the original Fred Rich, but Supervis-
or Charles Brink questioned him and
soon convinced the fellow that the
money would still continue to remain
on deposit with the county treasurer
until the rightful heir came to the
front.
A few years ago a woman, claiming
to be Fred Ricb's wife wrote from a
hospital in Chicago to the administra-
tor, Frank r. Chase, for money but as
she did not show her credentials she
was turned down and nothing has
been heard from her since. If Fred
is really dead the law will put its seal
on his death certificate in legal way
in the course of a year or two and
which amounts to over $4,000
will be distributed among the heirs
then living. Mrs. Henry Dibble of
Smyrna. Bine Rich, Frank Rich and
Daniel Rich are the other heirs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
FARMS EAST OF BELD-
ING AGAINST HUNTING

One of our valued rural readers has
given the following information re-
garding the views of the farmers liv-
ing east of the city on the practice
of hunters:
The farms east and north of Beld-
ing are nearly if not all posted against
hunting and trespassing as it has been
found dangerous to stock pasturing
in the wood lots. After the hunter is
gone the farmers have to go to the
woods or swamps and hunt the sheep,
cattle or colts to know if any are in
jured or dead and it is no uncommon
sight to find them in either condition.
There is no game in the woods, ex-
cept maybe a squirrel or rabbit that
no farmer cares to have killed. The
new license law ought to be a relief
from the present conditions and very
few permissions will be granted as
all the woods and swamps are being
pastured and the farmers are also
troubled with stray dogs from the
city running around in mischief at
night when most of the farmers dogs
are tied up or shut in the barns nights.
1t seems that if the law keeps on it
will certainly bring these men who
make a practice of ransacking the
farmers premises for their nice Sun
day dinner, to their places in time
and the farmers are all very grateful
for the last fine laws passed by the
legislature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
CLIFFORD H. KNAPP
AND MISS EVA WEEKS
MARRIED THURSDAY
BRIDE WAS GIVEN AWAY BY
HER FATHER-RING SER
VICE USED
HOME DECORATED WITH
SMIlAx AND ROSES
MIR. and Mrs. Knapp Will BE at Home
in Detroit, Where He is Employ
ed, After Dec. |

The marriage of Miss Eva Louise
Weeks and Clifford Hugh Knapp, son
of f. J. Knapp of this city, took place
at three o'clock Thursday afternoon,
October 2l, at the pleasant country
home of John |. Weeks. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. A.
j. Blair.
The bride wore handsome gown of
white crepe de chine, trimmed in lace,
tulle veil, and carried an arm bou-
quet of white roses and ribbon. She
was attended by Miss Lucille Heser,
who wore pink crepe de chine and car
ried pink roses. Miss Marjorie Bar
ris as flower girl, was daintily dressed
in white all-over embroidered Swiss
and carried a basket of white carna-
tions and smilax. The bride was Civ
en- away by her father and the ring
service was used. Mr.. Clayton Knapp
acted as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Armstrong were
master and mistress of ceremonies.
After the ceremony luncheon was
served. Miss Nina Weeks had charge
and Misses Velma and Selma Little
assisted. Mrs. +. B. Barris presided
in the gift room.
The house throughout was beauti-
fully decorated with sprays of autumn
leaves, cutfowers and smilax.
Miss Marguerite Lamb sang, "Oh,
Promise Me-" and played "An Old
Trysting Place." by MacDowell for
the bridal march.
Only the immediate relatives and
close friends of the bride and groom
were presep' The out-of town guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Armstrong,
John P. and Irving NJ. Weeks of Grand
Rapids; Mrs. f. B. Barris and Miss
Marjorie Barris of Battle Creek, Mrs.
F. r. Ecker of Lowell, Miss Nina A.
Weeks of Richmond and Grant Weeks
of Anderson, Indiana. The Belding
guests were: Mrs. E. J. Knapp, Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Knapp, Clayton
Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Berry,
Ed. Berry, DR.. and Mrs. f. w. Little,
Misses Velma and Selma Little, Mrs.
Earl V. Wilson and Miss Louise Will
son, Miss Winnie Weeks, Misses Flos-
sic Spicer, Iris McElroy, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knapp left for short
trip to Grand Rapids and Battle
Creek, and will be at home to their
friends at 800 Merrick, Detroit, Mich,
after December l.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
MRS. CRAM Err PASSED
AWAY: SUFFERINGS OVER

Mrs. Ellen Cramer passed peacefully
away at six o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, having been afflicted with cancer
and confined to her bed since last
July.
The deceased had a severe sickness
last March and since then had been
failing in health.
Mrs. Cramer was born in Lyons in
1850 and after her marriage to James
Cramer, they settled on what is
known now as the Bliss farm, east
of the city, nearly forty years ago.
They moved to Belding and have lived
here twenty-six years. Her age was
65 years, nine months and eleven days
and had she survived seven more days
she and her husband would have lived
together "A years.
Besides her husband, she leaves two
daughters-Mrs. Fannie Binkley of
Holt and Lena Gould Of this city. She
was conscious to the last and Tuesday
afternoon was bright and cheerful,
giving good advice to all the family.
Oscar Cramer, brother of Lyons
and Mrs. Eva Folger, sister Of De-
troit, also survive her. The funeral
will be held at the late home Friday
at 1:30 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
.EvADED FRIENDS;
WERE MARRIED AND
ON HONEYMOON
FRED CLARKE AND INEZ OWENS
MINGLED WITH FRIENDS
AFTER CEREMONY

After several days conjecture on
the part of their friends as to wheth-
er or not they were married Fred
Clarke and Miss Inez Owens, made
their act known as a fact by their
CONSPICUOUS absence from the city last
Thursday. After their usual working
hours Wednesday evening they went
to the NJ. f. parsonage and were mar
ried by Rev. w. f. Doty. They spent
the evening among friends around the
city and then Mrs. Clarke was taken
to the hotel as usual, Mr.. Clarke go
ing to his room in the w. j. Clarke
home on Pleasant street.
The next morning Mr.. Clarke dress
ed as usual for work and after get
ting his horse as if preparatory to go
ing about his work as usual, he lifted
his tools from the vehicle, loaded it
with his and Mrs. Clarke's travelling
bags (Which had been placed in the
stock room of the telephone Office the
night before) and drove to the hotel
corner where he was met by his bride.
Mrs. Clarke had performed her usual
tasks about the dining room of the
hotel for the morning and had then
made her escape from the hostelry
without discovery. She got into the
rig and the happy couple started on
their wedding tour. They drove to
Greenville where they boarded the
train for Elwell to spend a few days
with Mrs. Clarke's people. Jesse Pres
ley boarded the morning train to
Greenville and brought the rig back to
Belding.
Mr.. Clarke is we'll known among the
fellows here and is well liked. 1t
was thought by many of them that he
was married a couple of weeks ago
and he has been particularly in the
limelight with them for this reason.
Mrs. Clarke has been an efficient en-
ploye at Hotel Belding and is quite
popular among the young people of
the city The best wishes of all their
friends go with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke
for a long and happy welded life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke will live at 610
South Pearl street. He will continue
to work for the Citizens Telephone
company, where he has been inspector
and repair man for many months.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
MAYOR A. N. HALL
TELLS SOMETHING
OF WESTERN TRIP
DESCRIBES CHARACTERS Il | G.
BEAUTY SPOTS OF DENVER
AND OTHER CITIES
SALT LAKE CITY HAS
WIDE. CLEAN STREETS
Waters of Great Salt Lake Carry Over
Twenty Three Per Cent of Salt
in Solution

Mayor A. NJ. Hall has contributed
the following regarding his and Mrs.
Halls recent visit to the western
coast. The trip is described by him as
they made it, each city visited being
taken up it's regular order.
THE first stop of note was at Den
yer. This is a very beautiful city
and worthy of being given a great
deal of time by persons visiting the
west. The homes and business prop
critics are scattered, but this adds to
the beauty of the city. While we
were there we visited the state and
court houses and also went out to
beautiful parks in the United States
believe, is being built about eigh-
teen miles from Denver. 1t is a ma
tional park and will rival Yellowstone
park in beauty and grandeur when
finished. We spent several hours out
there. We also went to Mt. Look
out situated in the park. 1t is nine
thousand, five hundred feet high and
surely is worthy of the name.
After four days spent in Denver
we started west on the Denver & Rio
Grand for Salt Lake City. We pass
ed through Royal Gorge. This is one
of the beauty spots of the world. At
many places the gorge, which follows
the course of the river all the way, is
a mile deep. The train thunders
through in midday passing through
shadows and dark spots that makes
the trip delightful. On the opposite
bank of the river is an automobile
roads, which has been built by the
state, and which threads it's way
through the gorge, many times COM
ing up quite close to the rivers edge.
Let me say right here too that the
states out there are to be congratulate
ed on their fine roads too. They are
all fine and add to the beauty of the
country. 1t takes about four hours
to pass through the gorge and almost
all the time the sides of the mountains
are bare rocks, which radiate every
hue imaginable.
"In Salt Lake City we had a very
fine time. This city is the most hos
pitable of any city | ever visited. We
the city in the evening,
passing through the beautiful Castle
Gate The Castle Gate is two large
rocks, towering almost mile high on
either side which shut out and hold
back the mountains in their massive
strength. The opening between them
is scarcely wide enough to permit the
train to pass through.
"At Salt Lake City we were accord
ed the best entertainment imaginable.
We had the use of very nice room
in the hotel at unusually reasonable
rates. Contrary to the popular opin-
ion, the west is not place of extra
vangance. You have plenty of places
to spend money, if you so desire, but
it is not necessary for your comfort
and livlihood any more than in other
places. In the morning we selected a
guide and went to the places of note
in and around the city. In the city
park is a grand zoo, where you can
Continued on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
ROAD OFFICIALS Of
PfRE MARQUETTE
VISITED BELONG
THIS CITY YIELDED A REVENUE
DURING YEAR OF Sf1O,1S3-
EXPENSES REDUCED
EFFICIENCY AMONG MEN
ENR0UTE TO BE AWARDED
j. l.. Hayes, +. II. Alfred and Other
Noted Officials of the Road on In
spection of All Its Branches

The Pere Marquette efficiency
Special" passed through Belding
Tuesday afternoon on an inspection
trip over the entire system for the
purpose of allowing the officers aboard
the train to decide how to award the
prizes in the competition among en-
ployes for the honor of having done
most to promote the efficiency of the
railroad from a service standpoint
After riding over the system for seven
days officials of the road say that all
along the line they have found the
road in excellent physical condition
and the employees interested in main
tanning the system at a high standard
Of efficiency. The Pere Marquette is
said to be in the best physical condi-
tion in its history and there is great
pride in the improvement. Supt. J.
l.. Hayes is conducting the party over
his part of the system and the inspect
ing officers say his division compares
favorably with the other divisions of
the road.
Officials of the road feel it has a
good record for the year. The lar
gest business was done ever in it's
history while operating expenses were
reduced and this has enabled the
Receivers to provide means for needed
improvements to the system. Speak
ing of good business being done along
the line it was stated that Belding
yielded a total revenue on railroad
business in 1915 of $110,183.
The party of officials included: /:
Operating Receiver Paul H. King, Re-
ceiver Dudley E. Waters, General
Manager Frank H. Alfred, II. o. Hal
sted, superintendent of Transporta-
ton, Chief Engineer A. l.. Grandy and
the division superintendent, engin-
GERS and roadmasters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
ANN ARbOR ELEVEN
DEFEATED BY FAST
SQUAD FROM N. A. c.
CHANGES IN UNIVERSITY TEAM
ARE CERTAIN-TWO OLD
MEN GOOD

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 26.-The
Michigan state gridiron tale went to
the eleven from Michigan Agriculture
College of East Lansing, when the
state university eleven went down to
a "a to 0 defeat on Ferry Field last
Saturday. 1t was one of the most
disastrous loses ever suffered by a
Yost team, and there is a consequent
gloom very apparent around Ann Ar
Dor on the eve of the annual cam
paign against the eastern elevens.
On Monday Coach Yost started his
preparation for the clash with SYRIA
cuse, to be staged on Ferry Field next
Saturday. The Wolverine teacher has
a long way to go to bring his sadly
disorganized eleven up out of its pres
ent rut and transform it into a ma
chine which will be able to success
fully combat the powerful combina-
tion of Syracuse, Cornell and Penn
sylvania.
Changes in the Michigan team are
certain. With the single possible ex-
ceptions of Rehor and Milard, the
Wolverine lineman are far below the
standard of former years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
DEATH CAME QUICKLY
TO MRS. OVENHOUSE

Mrs. Mary Ovenhouse died sudden
ly at her home, 321 East Division
street, last Friday. She was the wife
of James Ovenhouse and had been in
poor health from dropsy for nearly
year On Friday Mr.. Ovenhouse says
she was feeling quite we'll and assist
ed him in getting the dinner. About
two o'clock in the afternoon she sat
out of doors telling Mr. Ovenhouse
that the sunshine did her good. Mrs.
Francisco, a neighbor, visited with
her a few minutes while she was
there. A short time later Mr.. Oven
house, who was doing up the work,
heard fall and discovered her on the
ground. Neighbors came quickly
when he called for assistance and DR..
Stanton was also summoned, but
death had overtaken her.
She was married to Mr.. Ovenhouse
in March, 1914. Her maiden name
being Mary Rogers. She had no rel
atives in this country and was fifty
six years old. Her death will make a
lonely home for her husband.
The funeral service was held Sun
day afternoon at the Church of Christ,
Rev. c. M. Pease officiated with the
burial service in the Otisco cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
BRICK BEING LAID
ON CITY STREETS;
WORK PROGRESSING
CONCRETE GANG SUSPENDED
ACTION FOR TWO DAYS
AWAITING GRAVEL

The brick layers began laying brick
on East Main street Monday morning.
They began at the corner of Main and
Bridge streets, and worked to the
east. This was made necessary be-
cause of the grade Of the street. Brick
are always laid on a grade beginning
the lower corner end and laying up
grade.
There had been much conjecture
on the part of the ever-present
watchers as to how many brick a man
could lay in a day and great was the
surprise to many of the onlookers,
who were from Missouri" to find
that before time to quit work Mon
day evening over half the length of
the first block had been laid When
counted the brick laid for the day
by one man totaled over 22,500.
When the gang of men laying con-
crete reached the east line of Pleas
ant street they crossed the intersec-
tion to the west side and resumed
operations. 1t is the intention to
keep Pleasant street open for traffic
until some of the other streets are
completed so that rigs may go from
the trains and from one side of the
city to the other. Then, too, fire
protection demands that some street
be kept open for free passage.
Some difficulty came about Monday
with the teamsters, who had been de-
livering the gravel, as to the wages
the work warranted. This was ad-
justed and the men began work Tues
day morning The difficulty held up
the work of the concrete mixer for
two days, however. Work was be-
gun with the mixer this Wednesday
morning
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
SOLD TWO AUTOS
FROM BANNER WANT AD

As a result of inserting a small
Want advertisement in the Banner
Want Column last week Murray e.
company's garage sold two automo-
biles. This is another instance of the
service rendered to users and readers
of the Banner Want Columns.
The Banner Want column will find
buyers for anything you don't want 1t
will find all the buyers or prospects
in this vicinity, because it is univer-
sally read. This insures you the best
price for the articles you have to sell,
because you find all the buyers. And
if you do not find buyer it is good
evidence that no one in the commun-
ity wants your particular article at
that time, and is the cheapest way
of finding that out.
The Banner Want Column will also
find all the articles of a given kind
you want to purchase. This insures
you an opportunity of making the
best selection. In other words, the
Banner Want Column brings buyer
and seller together in every instance
to their mutual satisfaction, and at
trihing cost. Try it and be convinced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
BIBLE CLASS SERVED
VERY FINE SUPPER

The fish supper given by the mems
bible class of the Baptist church Sat
urday evening attracted a large pat
ronage, nearly 200 partook of the ex-
celent menu which was served up and
if any one went away hungry it was
their own fault.
One hundred pounds of trout direct
from the Detroit market was served
after being boned and cooked by Will
Orser and his efficient corps of help
ers. Those who preferred beefsteak
could have it if they desired.
The tables were nicely decorated
and the gentlemen walters seemed to
know just how to wait on the guests.
The class cleared over and above ex-
penses $53.46, which is a snug little
sum to place in their treasury for
Sunday school work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
THE CONGREGATIONAL
MEMS CLUB WILL MEET

The postponed meeting of the mems
club of the Congregational church
will be held Tuesday evening, Nov
ember 2, after the banquet which will
be served by the ladies at GAS o'clock.
The annual election of officers will
take placed, followed by an address
by Rev. Bastian Smits, pastor of the
first Congregational church of Jack
son. Mr.. Smits is one of the leading
pastors of the state and is prominent
in the social and civic affairs of Jack
son. He is member of the board of
commerce and will bring a message
of much interest. Every member Of
the club is urged to be present and
bring a friend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Penalty for Taking Mail

The postal authorities at Washing
ton, recognizing the ability of post
masters to make mistakes in getting
letters in the wrong boxes, have fixed
a penalty of 5000 on persons taking
mail out of an office other than their
own and not returning it Immediately.
This law also includes newspapers.
The excuse that it is the postmaster's
fault cuts no ice. If you have been
getting other peoples mail yau had
better take warning or you may get
yourself into trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
WILLIAM RILEY
TRAINS VICTIM
FRIDAY MORNING
PICKED UP ALMOST LIFELESS
NEAR MOSELEY STATION
THAT DAY
BODY BROUGHT TO MIL
LER & HARRIS MORGUE
Identified by Philip Jakeway and
Later Confirmed by Tattoo Mark
on Mans Arm

The dead body of man which was
picked up by the morning passenger
train from Grand Rapids last Friday
was taken off at the station here and
turned over to Undertaken Ben Fried
ly.
The body, which was later identified
as that of William Riley. was discov-
cred lying near the track by the en-
gineer between Lowell and Moseley.
When picked up and placed on the
train he was unconscious but breath
ing heavily and gasping Deputy
Sheriff Chas. Murray who happened
to be on the train assisted in placing
him aboard and the conductor placed
him in his charge. He breathed his
last near Moseley.
At the undertaking rooms a cor
oners' jury was called composed of n.
p. Werner, NJ. A. Reed, w. r. Olds,
w. G. Little, l.. A. Elkins and Silas
Ward who after investigation and the
body was identified, returned a YER
dict that he came to his death on the
train from injuries caused by being
struck by freight train.
There was nothing found in his
pockets of value except a silver watch
adm a knife. Several men who tried
to identify him thought it was Ted
Van Horn, well-digger of Greenville.
Phil Jakeway, who goes to school here
and resides near Moseley, identified
the body as that of William Riley
and the verification was complete
when later tattoo emblem was dis
covered on his arm with the name,
VIM. Riley. He has three brothers
and three sisters, some of them living
in Vergennes and some in Grand Rap
ids. Two of his brothers came Mon
day and took the body to Grand Rap
ids for burial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COM MISSION WAS HERE

The members of the Interstate
Commerce commission were in Belding
from Friday evening until Tuesday
morning, taking a thorough appraise-
ment of the Pere Marquette property.
They were taken over the outside sec
tions of the road part way to Green
vile and Lowell by the section crew.
In the city limits they made their in
spection alone. Everything belonging
to the railroad company was noted in
their records.
The members of the party travel
ed in a private car, which was parked
near the depot during their stay here.
The commission went from Belding to
Lowell Tuesday morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION
CALLED FOR NOV. 8

G.. o. Gilbert of Bay City, grand
lecturer of the grand lodge of Michi-
gan, will be here Monday evening,
November 8, to hold lodge of in
struction in the local Masonic lodge
rooms. In addition to the call given
to the local order to confer third de-
gree work, the lodges at Greenville
and Grattan have been asked to come
to Belding the same evening.
Arrangements are being made by
thelocal order to take care of a good
ly number of visiting brothers. A
large attendance of the members here
is assured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Must Have License

County Clerk Moulton has made ar
rangements by which hunters who
lose their licenses may get certified
copies of those licenses from him.
1t is absolutely necessary to have the
license on the person of the hunter.
1t makes no difference whether he is
at home, he must have it with him. In
order to save the hunter the expense
of buying another license the clerk
will issue certified copies Of the Ii
cense to those who may have lost
their original papers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
Hotel Phelps Sold

A deal has been made whereby Fred
f. Ranney and Earl B. Slawson of
Greenville have become owners of the
Hotel Phelps, hotel which has been
operated for several years in that city
by the Muskegon Brewing company.
They have engaged Stewart M. AL
bertson as manager and Mrs. Stewart
Albertson as hostess, to operate the
hotel.
Messrs. Ranney and Slawson will
see to it that it will be run in first
class shape hereafter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-27
R. /. WALDO OPENS
JEWELRY STORE ON
WEST MAIN STREET

R. H. Waldo has opened up a jew
elry store and repair shop at 219 West
Main street and is ready to take care
of repair work of all kinds. His
show cases, safes, etc., are being plac-
ed and the quarters are fast assum-
ing a businesslike appearance.
Coupled with Mr. Waldo's complete
set of jewelers. repair tools he has
the benefit of twenty years exper-