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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
Running The PaDer

Everybody thinks he can run a
newspaper better than the benighted
souls who have been placed by Provi-
dence in the uneviable position. May
be its because the editors faults are
glaring ones-out in the open in black
and white-or, possibly, it is just a
queer quirk of human nature and the
jobs so easy, anyway. Running the
paper is a sort of side line with lots
of people. They offer advice i'm their
spare moments with the same spirit
as they play golf or pinochle. One
would have the editor militant suf-
fragist, another demands that he rail
against women voting. The prohibi-
tionists can't see how any decent per-
son can be for the regulated saloons
and accuse him of selling out to the
liquor interests if he takes that side,
while the "wets" say he is being in
timilated by the churches and ruled
by the ''drys" if he is opposed to the
saloon. The Democrats say the pap
er is dirty rag" if the editor is
Republican in his sympathies, and the
Republicans stop their subscriptions
if he comes out for a Democrat. If
the editor is for anything the ants
condemn him and vice versa. If he
takes stand he is trying to dictate
to the community. If he doesn't take
a stand, he is mollycoddle and a
jellyfish. He is crank, reformer,
a fanatic "a four-husher, crook, a
disturber of the peace or just plain
idiot, according as he meets with the
desires of his subscribers or goes
against them. And there you are. The
average man never thinks of the
hours of oil-down-right, soul
sweating otil, it takes to get out a
paper. He never thinks Of the wor-
ries, the trials, the tribulations every
editor must undergo. Some Of them
are so appreciative of his efforts to
boost their town and make money for
them, that they won't even contribute
the price of a subscription. Just re-
member this. The editor, apart from
the perfectly laudable desire to make
a decent living for himself and his
family, has only the good of the COM
munity at heart If he disagrees with
you on any subject politically, moral
or educational, you and not he may be
wrong.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
His One Mistake

Ii is related that certain senator
who is not an ardent supporter OF the
movement for nationwide prohibition
or any other kind of liquor prohi-
bition, for that matter-was travelling
in the arid section of the West. From
time to time he observed some OF the
natives RECALLING themselves with copi-
Gus draughts of alcoholic refresh
ments and the suggestion of these
sights, coupled with the parching
dust-laden atmosphere, made him dis
contented with the liquor he carried
and he painted for some fancy drink
mixed by an adept professional dis
penser of fire water.
So at the first opportunity he bee
koned to a waiter and ordered him TO
bring in one of those drinks which his
mind had been dwelling on and which
had been making his mouth water ever
since the idea of mixed drink first
came to him. The waiter, however,
simply shrugged his shoulders and IN
formed him he could not get such a
drink. He then asked for simpler
form of LIQUID poison whereupon the
SURPRISED waiter asked: "Are you
aware. sir, this is Arizona, perfectly
dry state ?"
The incensed senator beat vigorous
w on the table with his cane. 81 have
voted on many subjects in the United
States senate" he shouted, and |
voted to make Arizona a state, but
tell you, sir, it is the only one of my
votes I'm ashamed Of"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
NORTHWEST BUSHNELL

Otto Taylor visited at F. Galloup's
Sunday.
Miss Leila and Oral Bush visited
at Ben McComb's near Vickeryville
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sherwood spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Sherwood
Mrs. Elva Mills is very low with
appendicitis. Her recovery is doubtful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wolyerton
spent Sunday with his parents near
Vickeryville.
Horace Bush's dredge was shut
down this week, awaiting repairs.
Mrs. Edna Taylor is on the sick
list.
John Hoy of Morley is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Mabel Hoy and fam
lily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
NOTICE OF MEETING OF COM
MISSIONERS ON CLAIMS

(First Insertion Sept. 10, 1879
STATE OF MICHIGAN--The Pro-
bate Court for the County Of Ionia.
In the matter Of the estate of Clyn-
tina A. Gardner, deceased.
Having been appointed commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons
against asid deceased, we do hereby
give notice that four months from the
thirty-first day Of August. "A. u. 1915,
were allowed by said court for credit
ors to present their claims TO US for
examination and adjustment, and that
we will meet at the office Of Albert l..
Spencer on West Main street, in the
City Of Beldinp IN said county, on the
first day Of November, A. u. 1915, and
on the thirty-iirst day of December, a..
ID. 1915, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
Of each Of said days. for The purpose
Of examining and adjusting said
claims.
Dated Belding, Mich, Sept. II, A.
ID. 1915.
b. c. CURTIS,
A. T.. SPENCER,
Commissioners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22

tee recommended the work to the fav-
orable consideration of the Executive
board. Financially, the exhibition was
an entire success, and met the most
sanguine expectation of the managing
officers. The receipts exceeded $500,
and were somewhat in excess of those
of last year. This will be most graf
flying and encouraging to the men,
bers and friends of the association.
We have not attempted complete re-
view of the exhibition, but have not
ed those departments in which the
public will have special interest. The
awards. which are TO be printed in
this Office, will furnish complete
schedule of premiums.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
WOLVERTON PLAINS

Lille Green of Grand Rapids was
the guest of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Green from Friday night until
Monday morning.
Mrs. +. B. Wise has a June rose
bush just covered with blossoms and
Francis Lille had black raspberries
fresh from the vines Friday and Mrs.
Green's strawberry patch is in bloom.
Mable Simmons was the guest of
the Green girls Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Wise took dinner
with their son A. .BWise and wife
Sunday.
A. K. Sturgren took dinner with
VIM. rGen Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
PARNELL
(Too Late for Last Week.

Goo Late for Last Week.
Miss Marie Bresnahan has gone to
Ada where she will teach this year
Mrs. Clayton Ladner spent a few
days the past week in Grand Rapids
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Buckley have the whooping cough.
Miss Frances Sullivan is teaching
at Cascade.
John Bird spent two days in Lowell
last week.
Clayton Ladner and Carl Werner
were in Grand Rapids Monday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
SHANTY PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. MiSer and son
Carlton and Darwin Soules of Water
loo, Ind, visited at Frank Hoy's last
week. They took Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Soules to Rockford TO visit a sister.
Those who attended the Greenville
fair from the Plains were Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Buckley and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Lutherloh and son, Mrs.
VIM. Gladding, Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl
Gladding and two sons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Matice and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Hoy.
Earl jerks is suffering with hay
fever.
Mrs. Van Peabody and son, Elmer
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Matice.
Frank White lost horse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Perrien spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dick and chill
dren visited Charles Sheldon on Sun
day.
Nanny and Eliza Roberts spent
Sunday at Frank Whites.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Buckley were
in Bedding Saturday.
Leslie Hoy Of Grand Rapids spent
few days last week with his par
onts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Guernsey spent
Sunday at John Guernsey's.
First Artist-The umbrella you lent
me? / have lent it to a friend.
Second Artist-That is very awk-
ward. The man who lent it TO my
friend tells him that the owner wants
it.---Le Rire.
Say" said the man as he entered
the clothing store, II bought this suit
here less than two weeks ago, and it
is rusty looking already"
"Well, replied the clothing dealer,
II guaranteed il to wear like iron,
didn't I2"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22
Locals
The bridge is done.

Inc bridge Is done.
Bricker & Haney have dissolved
partnership in the meat business.
Geo. Wright's team was the first to
pass over the new bridge last evening.
r. A. Sherman and Hattie Stock
holm were married lest evening by
Rev. Buel.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Burley of New
ark, Wayne county, n. Y, are visiting
with their relative, Mr.. J. b. Darke
of Otisco.
Some keys were found in front of
Newcomb & Vandenburgh's store on
the side walk. The owner can get
them at this office.
Mrs. Nudge and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A.
Phillips have just returned from a
two days visit with the family of FL
der l.. n. Barber of South Boston,
this county.
We know very we'll that South
worth" doesn't commence with w,
the item about Mr.. Southworth being
engaged to teach the Otisco school.
The sschoolhouse has been undergo
ing much needed repairs, and under
the paint brush of Mr.. Kahler, won
derful internal transformation has
taken place. The change will be APP
preciated by the scholars.
On Friday night last, while Mr.. AL
bert Sisco and family were from
home, some miserable thief broke into
their house and carried off clothing
and silverware. A part of the stolen
property was found by Willard Har-
roun, and has been returned to the
owner. No certain clue to the rascal
suspicion is rife.
On Tuesday of this week the d. l..
4 n. took 20 loaded cars from Beld-
ing; II cars of wheat, 10 of which
WEIR from Leonard & Divine, and g
cars of lumber. An extra engine was
sent down from Ionia to get the train.
The freight charges on he % cars will
exceed $500. This we claim is a good
showing for Bedding.
The schoolhouse has been undergo
the literary to be held Oct. 3; Secre-
tary's report; Critics report; Essay,
G.. Handbook; Music, Belle Broas;
Defamation, Joe Handbook; Recita
ton. Ola King; Defamation, l.. +.
Kendall; Music, Milo Demorest; poem,
DR.. Coville; Recitation, Mrs. J. b. Mil
lard; Defamation, ]. M. Earle; Mu
sic, Doc. Blakeslee; Essay, Mrs. NJ. f.
Church; Paper, j. B. Willard; Decla-
nation, II. j. Leonard; Music, Katie
Pettee; Quotations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22

$50 you're little Willie Woody 2"
said the new minister after Sunday
school. III called to see your mother
yesterday, but unfortunately she was
not at home"
"Oh, yes, she was" replied the boy,
'but / guess she took you for the in
stallment man. You look something
like him. "-Philadelphia Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22

Smuggs-Say, jugs, who are those
three gentlemen standing at the con-
servatory entrance?
Juggs-Why, they represent three
generations. The rudy old man with
the fine head of hair, Buggs-the thin
haired one next to him is his son, and
the dissipated young fellow with the
bald head is the grandson.-National
Monthly.
MA, MAJ bawled Freddie as the
usual morning wash was going on.
DO my ears belong to my face or my
neck?"
Ma temporized why, what is the
matter ?" she asked
Il want to decide now. Every time
you tell Mary to wash my face or neck
she washes my ears, too. Ladies
Home Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-22

The following items were taken
from our files of September 25. 1879.
They will be of interest to all Bedding
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Frank Re-Sentenced

Leo Nj. Frank, found guilty of the
murder of Mary Phagan, was resen-
fenced to be hanged on June q, at
Atlanta Monday. He made a state
ment again proclaimins his inno-
cence. No date has been set to hear
his application of communication
from death to life imprisonment.
The regular session of the Pardon
Board begins on June 9TH. 1t is
stated that in case the board does
not act in time that Gov. Slaton will
most likely grant a respite until
Gov. Elect N. E. Harris takes his
office On June 18th.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
FIFTY YEARS AGO

Henry Ford the automobile manufacturer engineer electric
isb plant in Deo, Charley Murphy the base ball millionaire
renorter on the Cincinnati Enquirer Thomas H. nce the motion
tire masuae was comc-opa comedian glad get S5Oa week Chr
lie Weeap owner of the Chicago Federal base ball and string
Of restaurants was waiter quckunch And goes The
list could be strung out to columns length Therefore, when hear
bow or young man complain that he has chance take him by tire
arm and tell him few things There time in the worlds
history when opportunities for young push to
the front There never was when little intelligence and deter
minaton would provide with competence few This
particularly true the farming busnes5-or farming business
The Young man of day who will take hold farm with the idea of
making it the best farm the Parish and who will work mte9enty
for ten wears with that idea always before him. will not have work
for the remainder Of his life,
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
DON'T ROCkTHE BOAT

What the United States go;r to do about the sinking of the Lus
ania and sacrificing the lives hundred American citizens and
thousand conaantS That the question thousands have been
asking themselves since the disaster What the United States Do
Suppose that the United States would take the most drastic action
possible what could be accomplished ayese the death the Amer
can citizens? England F-ce and Russia with their navy cannot
force naval enlightenment with Germany then most certainly the United
States could Germany has her beps bottled and surround
ed by mines that n9ossoi tor the Allies to reach them
Their have all nedald therefore cannot 2moested
by the Allies Meanwhile the submarines the German slowly but
surely making PROGRESS the destruction of the Allies and
chantmen The sinking the Lsana in the eyes diplomats
nearly so delicate question the sinking of the Gush which
American owned ship flying the American flag The Lsitana
British ship flying British flag and subject any time to be put into
actual naval service The ships manifest showed that she had
quantity of ammunition board The fact that several prominent
American victims Of the slaughter lends spectacular
light in the :
Meanwhile the people awaiting the Of
President Wilson and he nmaed address Philadelphia Monday
night the solution Of troubles ne had abiding ah
resting largely the wisdom with the people accepting conditions and
trust Divine Providence which would mark the national future
The United States informed could demand large indemnity
from Germany In paid the allotted time the United
States could merchantmen in American waters worth millions of
dollars this did justify the claim then the United could
conscate the Americans merchants owe Germans And WAT
could Germany would be taking advantage of stricken
nation but no more advantage than than she of the coban
taDts who were On the i'll fated LuStana
Whatever the decision of President Wilson may be he will find
true American citizen approving his action The United States has
seen enough the terrible slaughter and destruction Europe lets
all sit still and Don't Rock The Boat
There longer any Seance Of International Jaw affecting the
progress this has become elemental strife involving the
application of the dJcne of the survival Of the fes.
The humiliation Lsitana may be taken ndubtabe proof
that the has reached stage Of desperation Under other crcum
stance would the destruction Of vessel carrying citizens of
neutral country and helpless noncombaants be undertaken
One year ago the whole world would have repudaed with contemp
GUS laughter the proposition that any vessel of civilized nation
would attack without warning and send her the bot
tom under any preten of Today thousands bewaing the
awful fate of the Siaa with and of stunning horror
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
TYLERTOWN BANK NOW
GUARANTEES DEPQs|T0RS

The Tylertown Bank, one Of the
several hampton Banks, has its
funds guaranteed by the state of
Mississippi and they are making an
extensive campaign to keep the
SOuths money in the South. With
absolute protection on all deposits
it is believed that the money that
has been sent from this part Of
Louisiana and Mississippi will here
after 60 to the Hampton Banks.
The Postal savings banks annually
pays only 2 per cent while a
much higher rate is paid by the
Lam2ton BANKS, they paying 4 per
cent on time deposits. The Enter
prise does not approve Of Bogalusa
people sending their money out Of
the city for deposit, but if the peo-
pie are not satisfied with the local
banks, which by the way are among
the strongest State Banks in the
South, then it should be kept close
as home as possible and there is no
better place than Tylertown.
The Enterprise has been informed
from very reliable sources Bosalusa
is the second largest deposition in
the state to the Postal savings, rank
ing next to New Orleans.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
SUGGEST COMMISSION
Continued from First pasa,

sanize a Mothers Club and appo,;
a Committee to sit with the q.
mission Council.
What are the men and boy,.
Boealusa doing? Twelve hund,,
families are living in rented hou,,
SO that 1900 mothers, in addition !
other trials, have to think aho,,
moving. A few dollars each monS
paid to Our Building and Loan 4,
ISOLATION would soon enable you !.
build a home and add to wife's an
mothers happiness and to 4.
growth and prosperity of Boeal,,,
10 the sweet little baby girl VIII
in the early sprinstime of life. i.
ting in the sunlight, rocks her daas
to pretended sleep; to the sv.a
mother who in the early bloom q
womanhood hugs to her breast ~
first born; to the sweet faced mo,h
er passing far alone into the autumn
Of life, sitting in the sunlight SIN.
rounded by her children and grand
children; to all mothers of the hr
man race, in the present or in N
future, we offer our tenderest reye,
ence and from our hearts we say
God Bless and Protect Them AL j
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Music Club Meeting

The Wee Ten Music Club met at
the residence Of Mrs. Roy Bonney,
on Ave B, on May 5th. Despite the
heavy rain most all the members
were present. The visitors were
Robert Lee, Mrs N. Rawls. and Mrs.
John Lee. Mary Lee offered her re-
signation and made an address. By
q vote of the club Ida Mae Lee was
elected to take Mary's place, and
Florence Blanchard was elected
secretary. Next meeting will be
held at the residence of Mrs. J. W.
Causey.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Leaves Bosalusa

Mr. and Mrs. M. Junglins, Nj. All
Mrs. 0. P. Templeman have soR
to Crestmont N. c., where they WIN
make their future home. Mr.. Jun
ling has accepted a position viii
the Tennessee and North Caroins
R. R. Co., of which H. l. Miller Il
president. His successor at then
0. G. N. shops has not been al
nounced. Mr.. Templeman will als
be connected with the 7. and N. e
lines. Mr.. and Mrs. Jungline, NJ
and Mrs. Templeman have ahul
of friends who will regret to know.
of their departure, but with then
happiness and success in their nesl
home.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
MOTHERS HONOR ROLL

The suggestion Mayor Sullivan in his address Mothers Day Ser
vices last Sunday organize Mothers Honor Roll should with
the hearty cooperation and approval of every citizen of Boas To-
day Is the 4S the Union have Mothers Pension system
which something similar the suggested BY the Mayor and has
proven great relief orphans and widows of the where
force One apply locally Boasa would even accomplish
good and would be great thing city and ncdety would
be the first in the solth to alop. the advanced idea
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
COUNCIL IN SESSION
Continued IRON First Pace

son also introduced an ordinance to
license peddlers and hawkers, the
amount being on the way you
travelled.
If walking you pay S., if you
drive single wagon it will cost you
$40 if you use a double wagon it will
cost youS25.
No deinate action was taken On
this ordinance as the council will
await the suggestion of the Truck
Growers Association.
Some routine business was dis
posed of and the usual batch of
current bills were paid.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Finds The Cow.

Some few weeks ago J. W. John
son lost a COW and after he bel
given up hopes Of finding her CAM
to the Enterprise office and inserted
a want ad with the result that IL
cow was found and returned u
him. A liberal reward was aa
the man who returned the COW, and
MIR. johnson is now convinced thu
it pays to advertise in the Enta.
prise.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
|ARNADO T05SEs HIS
HAT INTO THE RING
Well known FrankIintOn
Man VIII Seek Office
OF Assessor

Chas. L. Varnaio, Of Franklinton,
announces this week for the Office
of Tax Assessor. In making his
announcement he says:
i am a native of Washington
Parish, and this is the first time
that have ever asked the people
for their support for any office, if |
should be 50 fortunate as to receive
the nomination to the office for
which | am now asking, | can and
do promise the people Of the Parish
that will devote my entire time
and attention to the duties of the
position, and will strive to the very
bestof my ability, to insure uniform
and equal assessment Of all the
property in the parish, subject to
taxation, in order that each and
every taxpayer may bear his equal
proportion of the burdens of govern-
ment. feel that by my long resi-
dence in this parish and familiarity
with its affairs and of values both
of real and personal property, that
l am fully qualified to fill the posi-
ton with satisfaction to all and to
the upbuilding Of the community"
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Cel, Wright Here.

Col. Wright. Pres. Of the Paper
NH. was a visitor III Bosalusa last
Friday ard Saturday licking after
matters connected with the reopen
ire OF the mill. Mr.. Wright stated
that the directors were very optim-
ictic ever the prospects end under
tie management OF Mr.. Wood, the
mlii will be a Great success.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
On Ill fated Beat.

f. |. BeaSley of this city. formely
connected with the BoSalusa Mer-
camille Co.. had a brother. L. B.
}seasley on the American boat Gulf
light" which was sunk several days
ago by d German submarine. MIR.
Beasley has resolved no word from
his brother, who was employed as a
fireman On the I'll fated American
vessel.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Meet After IS Years.

Hugh Cassidy, brother Of ChA.
of Police Cassidy arrived in Boet.
lusa last week to make a visit. ThbI
is>the first time in eighteen yelrs'
that the brothers have met. Hugh
comes from Canada where he has
been located for a number Of yeart1
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Alb. Ea:tin Says

Miss Fawn Lippincut says sic
allus likest' g. in a l0-cent store
cause she can't buy. Stem Nu5ent,
who dropped in on his mother, Sat
urday, fer repairs. has decided t
intern.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
For Assessor

The Enterprise is authorized to announce
that
J. Nj BYRD
will be candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Assessor CT Washinet n
Parish subject to the action of primary.
The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that
CHARLES VARNADO,
of Franklnton. will be a candidate for
the democratic nomination for Assessor
of Washington parish; subject to the
primary.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
For Sheriff

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that
0. c. STRATTMAN
of B0salusa, will be candidate for the
Office of Sheriff of Washington Parish.
subject to the decision of the Democratic
party.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1915-05-13
Walters In Tolls.

w. C. Walters and Bobbie Dunbar
fame was arrested in New Orleans'
Tuesday charged with disturbing the
peace. He was telling a large AUDI
ence about the Dunbar case.