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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
WITHIN THE LAW" AT
BElDING OPERA HOUSE
An Injured Shop Girls Fight for
Justice Tolds ExciteingIy in
Veiller's Play

All the hints that Gaboriau, Anne
Katherine Green and Sir Arthur Con-
an Doyle, not to mention the author
of "Arsene Lupin" and "Raffles" have
given to aspiring young crooks, may
be considered hereafter as abridged
information in face of Bayard Veiller's
within the Law"
Everybody in the country will go to
see the play, and it must not surprise
any high school girls parent to have
the daughter carrying out some per-
fectly heinous scheme with the excuse
that it is within the law"
This preface may only be considered
to family suggest the fact that Mr..
WELLER, whose name as a playwright
has hitherto been rather obscure, has
written play which not only is sure
of being extremely successful, but one
which is novel as well as stirring melo-
drama with one unexpected situation
piled on top Of another, and the last
act continuing at the same high pitch
in which the first begins.
1t will be seen at Belding Opera
House, Wednesday, September %.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
John Clute Drowned

Mr.. and Mrs. George Antcliff were
called to their former home in Boyne
City last week on account of the
death of Mrs. Antcliff's father, John
Clute, who was drowned in Pine Lake
Saturday, September a, while he and
his brother, Frank Clute, were fishing.
On landing a large fish the boat
capized and Frank Clute being Grip
pie, clung to the boat while John tried
to swim ashore and would have made
il all right but turned back to assist
his brother, who he feared would
drown. John almost reached the boat
but became tangled in the fishing tao
kle and soon became exhausted. He
said to Frank, "I'm agraid | can't
make it; give my best regards to the
folks" and sank to his death.
The body was recovered in forty
five minutes. Frank was saved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
COUNCIL RESCINDED
ITS PREVIOUS ACTION
Paving Between Pearl and Br0as
Streets Will Be Full
Width

The common council met in a spec
ial session last Monday afternoon and
rescinded its action of a week ago,
when a vote was taken to narrow the
paving between Pearl and Broas
streets. The paving will be laid fifty
feet wide instead of forty. The grad
ers began, Immediately following the
councils action, to dig out the addi-
tional width of the street.
The last vote of the council will
make the street more presentable. A
uniform width of paving will leave
a better impression with visitors and
will smack of this city's ambition to
grow and become more prosperous.
The street will now be paved as orig
inally intended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
RELIGIOUS WORKC0M-
MITTEE OF Y.M.C.A. HERE

The Religious Work committee of
the county Y. NJ. c. A. met at Hotel
Belding Tuesday evening. Preliminary
to the meeting the members of the
committee took supper together.
County Secretary C. F. Angel, DR..
Winchell, chairman, and Judge Mont
gomery Webster of Ionia, together
with Banker Webber of Portland an
other member of the committee came
over from Ionia in an automobile.
Plans were talked over for starting
the study groups in the various cit
les this fall. Group leaders were nam
ed in all the cities and villages of the
county, and methods discussed for
training these leaders. Among the
plans it is proposed to hold a leaders
meeting at some point in the county,
to which all the leaders will be invited.
Secretary Angel will then lead
group of boys in a study period, and
following it will point out the desired
essentials in the work for successful
leadership.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
REV. v. f. DOTY WAS
RETURNED HERE
FOR COMING YEAR
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE CLOS
ED MONDAY-FEW CHANGES
IN THIS VICINITY

The annual Michigan Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church for
this year has closed. While there
were many changes in the pastoral
appointments in the conference,
Methodists in this community were
fortunate in having their old pastors
returned. Rev. w. Z. Doty was re-
turned to Belding again, as was also
Rev. Thomas Cox to Greenville. f.
w. Nickel was replaced at Orleans by
E. w. Morse. George A. Brown comes
to Lyons and c. f. Pollock from
Grand Ledge to Portland.
Other appointments in the vicinity
of Belding are as follows: Greenville,
circuit, H. B johnson; Alto, F. B.
Chamberlain; Caledonia, d. c. Riehl;
Lowell, |. T. Weldon; Middleville, J.
II. Westbrook; Rockford, j. NJ. Jen-
sen; Hubbardston, j. w. Phillips;
Ionia, c. +. Hoag; Mason, G. w. Max
we'll; Palo, d. c. Crawford; Sheridan,
J. H. Bancroft; st. Joseph, J. w.
Sheehan. Rev. Nickel goes from Or
leans to Hanover and Moscow in the
Albion district Rev. w. H Phillips is
retained.
Belding is very fortunate in secur-
ing the return of Rev. Doty. He has
been on the charge for two years and
in that time has endeared himself to
all his church people as well as to
hundreds of other people in the COM
munity with whom he has become ac-
quainted. The church has prospered
under his charge, both financially and
spiritually. Rev. Doty's work as
pastor has been entirely satisfactory
to his people who extended universal
call to he superintendent for his re-
turn another year. The church and
community at large are justly glad of
his return. Another happy and pros
porous year is predicted for Rev. and
Mrs. Doty, in this community.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Must Tell the Court

Attorney General Fellows has ruled
that when a person is found intoxicat-
ed in a public place in local option
county he may be subpoenaed and
may be required to answer questions
before a magistrate as to when, where
and from whom he obtained the liquor.
Fellows says refusal to supply this in
formation may be construed as con-
tempt of court. This ruling by the
attorney generals department is re-
garded as important as it will enable
police officers in local option counties
to gather information that heretofore
has not been obtainable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
WEATHER CONDITIONS
effected ATTENDANCE

Threatening rain materially effected
the attendance at the first show of the
season, "Henpecked Henry" at the
Belding Opera House Tuesday even
ing. The weather was hot, too, which
made theatregoers forego the pleasure
that they would otherwise have enjoy
ed. The play was said by attenders
to be very good. Action was fine
from start to finish and everyone en-
joyed the presentation.
1t is hoped weather conditions will
be more favorable to a large attend
ance of the play, within the Law"
to be given in the opera house next
Wednesday evening, September %.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
HUNTERS SHOULD
Be ON GUARD TO
KEEP GAME LAW
STATE GAME WARDEN AN
OUNCES "DON'TS" TO MICHI-
GAN SPORTSMEN
DON'T" TELL YOUR NEIGH
BOR UNLESS YOU KNOW
Some Inquiries About New Statutes
Answered by Grand
Fellows

Chas. X, Hoyt, chief clerk of the
state game warden's department, who
has been connected with the depart
ment for many years, gives to the
hunters of Michigan few timely sug-
gestions that may well be observed.
One particular point in the many
"Don'ts" that Mr.. Hoyt embodies in
his warnings is, Don't try to inform
anyone what the law is unless you
know, as it may get the informed in
wrong"
Don't violate any of the game and
fish laws and then blame the officer
who arrests you. Be sport, 'says
Hoyt.
There are innumerable laws in
Michigan governing hunting and fish
ing and the average hunter and fisher
man out of necessity would have to
carry copy of the complied statutes
along with him if he would keep with
in the law at all times. However, by
passing the following "don'ts" compil-
ed by Mr.. Hoyt, in your hat you can
at least keep out of trouble.
Many Don't for Hunters
Don't hunt partridge or rabbits be-
fore October /.
Don't hunt or kill wood duck at any
time before 1915.
Don't hunt or attempt to hunt with
out first securing license to do so.
Don't kill but one deer during one
season.
Don't kill deer until November 10.
Don't kill deer in the water.
Don't kill a fawn with a spotted
coat.
Don't try to ship partridge killed
L,,,
be carried so as to be readily seen and
inspected.
Don't take any brook trout Of any
kind after September l, as the season
closes at that time this year.
Don't guess at the law. Get copy.
Don't take more than % ducks in
one day.
Don't take more than so ducks in
one week.
Don't kill more than six partridges
in any one season.
Don't kill squirrels before 1920.
Don't kill more than % woodcock,
Wilson or jack snipe, black breasted
and golden plover and yellow legs in
one season.
Don't kill rails, coots and gallinules
before September 16, as it is violati-
on Of the federal law.
Don't kill waterfowl after sunset. If
you do you will violate the federal
law.
Don't catch more than a total of
25 fish which may be composed Of the
following species: White bass, cali
co bass, crappies, perch, wall-eyed
pike, rock bass, blue gills, sunfish. You
cannot take % of each species.
Don't take more than 10 black bass
in one day.
Don't take more than 35 trout in
o2e day.
Don't keep in possession any trout
of less length than seven inches.
Don't try to inform others what the
law is unless you know, as it may get
them in wrong.
The Belding Banner by the request
of some of their subscribers obtained
the following ruling from the Attor-
ney General:
Continued on Page ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
REV. WINSTON TO HOLD
SPECIAL MEETINGS HERE

Rev. C. NJ. Pease has succeeded in
securing Rev. Robert Winston of Be-
thany, Nebraska, to conduct a series
of special services in the Church of
Christ during the month of November.
Rev. Winston is a cornetist and his
wife, who will accompany him here,
is a noted leader in chorus work. They
have been very successful in conduct
ing special meetings in this and other
states. A good series are assured for
this city. Rev. Pease is much encour-
aged because of his success in securing
Rev. Winston.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
NUMBER 1888 WINS
THE Fl0RiN WASHER
Lady, Holding Hand Bill No. 1888
Wins Florin Washer at the
Greenville Fair

Send or bring this bill to our store
before October l, and receive the
washer Free.
If the lady holding the correct num-
Der does not respond before October
1, the washer will be given to the one
holding the number nearest to it. If
your number is very near, put your
name and address on the back of your
bill and send it to us. The name of
the winner will appear in this paper
as soon as known.
Greenville Hardware Co.
Greenville, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
TWO BIG BARNS BURNED
ON CHAS. PURDY FARM
Buildings Struck by Lightning Tues
day Night-Had Crop
Loss

Chas. Purdy, living a mile and a
half east of Grattan Center, lost both
of his barns by fire Tuesday evening.
Lightning struck the buildings and
they burned to the ground before help
coud be collected to extinguish the
flames.
The loss will amount to upwards of
a thousand dollars partially covered
by insurance. Among the items de-
stroyed beside the two barns were one
hundred bushels of beans, held over
from last year, this years wheat crop,
a large quantity of hay and farm ma
chinery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Died in shelburne Falls

A letter to the Banner from F. G..
Allen residing at 100 Kng street,
Northampton, Mass, states that his
mother Mrs. Lenora Allen formerly
Bardwell) died on September 5, 1915
at her home in Shelburne Falls, Mass,
aged SO years and 8 months.
The deceased was the widow of
Roger Newton Allen and had relatives
in Belding and Sparta, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
RAY WALDO INJURED IN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Was Pinned Under Machine When
Car Turtled On Steep
Bank

Lee Post and three companions were
unfortunate in having an accident
near Reeds Lake, Grand Rapids last
Thursday evening because of the
heavy fog that had spread over the
country at that point. The driver
was unable to see the road and ac-
cidently drove over the edge of high
enbankment. The machine made the
descent safely, but turtled when an
attempt was made to turn back up the
bank. Ray Waldo, one of the party,
was thrown under the car and held
fast until his companions could hail
a passing autoist, who used his jack
to liberate the imprisoned man.
Mr.. Waldo was taken to a hospital
where it was found his hip was badly
wrenched and some ribs broken. He
is still held in Grand Rapids, awaiting
recovery from the accident.
The other members of the party, all
men, sustained only minor injuries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Missouri Corn A Failure

children of Moberly, Mo-, left Tues
Kelliher's father, w. S. Robson. Mr..
Kelliher says that owing to the cold
they have had this summer, corn,
their main crop in that part of the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Earl Vincent Fire

Earl Vincent, a former resident of
this city and son of Mr. and Mrs.
Jerome Vincent, suffered a severe
loss by fire which consumed his fine
barn. Whether the cause of the fire
was from lightning or spontaneous
combustion is not known.
A report of it to the Grand Rapids
Press says:
"A fire believed to have started
from spontaneous combustion Friday
night destroyed the large barn on the
farm of Earl Vincent, one mile west
of st. Johns. Four horses, five prize
hogs and two calves were burned to
death while Mr.. Vincent's entire stock
of hay, oats and wheat was consumed
and a gasoline spraying machine was
The loss is estimated at
$4,000 with 1900 insurance on the
barn and $1,000 on the contents. The
Vincent family in the nearby resid-
ence, having retired for the night,
was unaware of the blaze until the
alarm was given by neighbors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Watch Special

M. L. Willoughby is offering spec
ial prices on watches this week. Ev-
eryone who expects to buy a watch
now or in the near future should not
fail to read Willoughby's adv. on an
other page and also go to his store on
Saturday and take advantage of this
big saving opportunity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
NEW FALL STYLES

We wish to announce our first show
ing Of Fall and Winter styles Of mil
linery, Friday and Saturday, Septem-
Der IL and Is. Everyone cordially in
vited. Stanton & Sabine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
F. & A. NJ. Communication

There will be a special communica-
tion of Belding Lodge No. 355 +. & A.
NJ, next Friday evening. Work in the
&c degree. All brothers requested to
be present,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Bible Reading

L. f.. link Of Brooklyn, N. Y.,~will
give bible reading and lecture at the
home Of George r. Gleason, 221 Ann
street on Monday evening, September
20. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Belding Building and
Loan association will be held on Mon
lay, September 20, 1915 at 8 o'clock
o. m. George +. Wagner,
i5-w-2 Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
Very truly yours,
John T. Winship.

Commissioner of Insurance.
A copy of the new law is on file at
the Banner office and may be seen by
anyone interested, or copy may be
secured by writing Mr.. Winship at
Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENT

Miss Marguerite Lamb, teacher of
piano, studio at 623 South Pleasant
street, Phone lis. 4-w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15
NEW FIRE RATING
LAW NOT CLEARLY
UNDERSTOOD YET
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
JOHN L. WINSHIP MAKES
SOME STATEMENT

Commissioner of Insurance, John T.
Winship, has made a few statements
regarding the new Anti-Discrimina
ton and Fire Rating Bureau law
which was passed by the last legisla-
ture. Mr. Winship says, 81 wish to
make few statements regarding the
new nti-Discrimination and Fire
Rating Bureaus because of the fact
that much misinformation has been
scattered broadcast regarding this
law.
at is a remedial measure, designed
to remedy some of the evils under
which we have been laboring, and is
especially designed to distribute the
insurance burden more equitably in
this state; in other words, to prevent
fire insurance companies from giving
preference or reduced rates to large
insureds and corporations, and at the
same time holding the smaller insured
to strict construction ofthe rates.
"On the start, this may not result in
a reduced rate to the smaller insur-
ed, although in some cases it will, but
in the end if the law operates as it
is hoped it will operate, it ought even
tuaully to reduce the general average
of coVerage."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-15

Larger circulation than all
other weeklies combined
I'm les territory.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-03
BEARD SCHOOL

Editorial staa-Chief. Meshei HseI
associates, Richard Duik, Eleanor ne
Blanc, Viola Nix-r. EVERETT ""soA'
Meryie Ackley.
The graduates OF the Beard sehooi
are: John Allanbrand, Ludmiiia
Bialka, Edna Bleich, Florence Boik'
Walter Ciabuskea, Muriel Cromwell
Arthur Folk, Hazel Francis, Eta I'll
beau. Gertrude Hecht Fred Keller
Marie Keller. Elsie Knack, Grace Lar
annie, Wallace Lawlor, Marguerite
Lawson, Archie Mcintyre, Melvin
Morrow, Ellsworth Morrison, Arena
Pankoff, Mary Wortsmith, Willie hieh-
ards, Emil Schroeder, Regina Stanke,
Maude Stevens, Laura Usher Edward
wangbickler, Edwin Wilson, Ella
Winters, Fred Wolff, and Meshel Rice.
This Is the largest class that ever
graduated from the Beard school.
The graduation class had sleigh
ride party Friday, Jan. 29, and haa y
splendid time. Friday morning tney
had their pictures taken.
AS Meshel Rice. chief editor. goes
to Western high school, these VIII De
the last items under his direction.
He wishes to thank his associates Tor
kind assistance, and hopes old Beard
will continue to be represented In
the School Department OF The Times.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-03
BISHOP SCHOOL
Editorial Stsn-Chief, Daniei Rosonl
hrst assistant. Herman kantcrI as
socfates, Hymen Tomarin. Ned LIZ
pitt. Lena Rosen. Fannie Rosen.

Editorial Stsn-Chief, DanIeI Roson,
hrst assistant. Herman knntcrJ as
sociates, Hymen Tomarin. Ned LIZ
pitt. Lena Rosen. Fannie Rosen.
The Bishop school graduating exer-
cises were held Thursday. and the oc-
casion met with great success. the
program pleasing the audience very
much, and which was as follows:
The coating Song" AS and BIS;
."Ye Who Shun the Haunts of Care"
AS and BIS; my Own United
States" AS and BIS address OF well
come, Reuben Levin: concert recita-
ton. "The Flag Goes By" AS class;
violin solo. Daniel Rosoff; recitation,
THE House by the Side Of the Road"
David Reisinan; piano duet, Lena Ro-
sen and Sophie Greenfield; Cities
OF the World" AS class; cornet solo.
Mr.. Jonson Garden song, AS and
BIS girls. Mr.. Parker, principal, then
gave the certificates to the gradual
ing class. William III. Maybee, q
member OF the Board OF Education.
gave a beautiful lecture on the "Com-
ing generation" The motto of the
graduating class is, Climb the lad
der that leads to success" The names
VI thO CLASS WtIt given
before in The Times.
Among those graduating In the Jam
uary class Of 1915 was the-popular
and wonderful athletic star OF the
Bishop school. Abel Rayder. Not only
Is he a wonderful baseball player, but
a basketball, soccer and track and
field star as well. His applause equal
ed that OF the president of the grad
uating class. II will be hard to find
"a capable man to take his place. We
are all sorry to see him go, as he won
many cups, trophies and banners for
the school.
We regret that two vacancies are
left on our editorial stan, as Lena
and Fannie Rosen were among those
graduating. and two new editors will
have TO be selected. A
OF the 81 pupils that left school,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-03
FARRAND SCHOOL
weigt associates, Ida jerks, Marion
Reed, Jack Treble, James Mcknight,
Earl Batty.

Editorial StaH--Chief. Charles Rosenx-
weigs associates, Ida jerks, Marion
Reed, jack Treble. James Mcknight.
Earl Bstty.
The AS class has been very busy
preparing for graduation. The pupils
of that class were entertained Jan. %
at the home Of Marion Searight.
Charles Thorn. the president. gave q
sleighride party Friday evening. Jan.
20. They wish TO extend their hearty
thanks to the Misunderstanding teacher,
Mr.. Eddy, for allowing them several
extra afternoons TO finish their work.
The BIS and AS classes gave de-
bate last week. The subjects were:
Resolved. That the Indians have been
treated unfairly by the white men,"
and.
Resolved, That children under 16
years Of age should not work In mills,
mines or factories" In both debates
the affirmative sides won, but not until
after much hot debating had taken
place. As Miss Bowies, the A-room
teacher said, The arguers almost
made us believe that black was white,
and white was no color at ALL"
Composition work was a large fea.
ture or the term. The pupils have
surprised the teachers by their excel
lent work I'm that line.
The Al pupils. who were dramatic
ing "The Blue Bird" went to see the
play at the Garrick theater last week.
We all regret the loss OF Robert
Rothman, the former editorin-chief
who graduated. Although III with ton.
silitis, he returned In time 10 take
the examinations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-03
WILLIAMS SCHOOL

uao1ersaI sta9---Chief. wflIiam Hayesl
oseecaates, Lloyd De Block. Arthss
0Dlnski, Elmer Glinski. Kenneth
oehaal, Elsie Custance.
The williams school soccer team
won the championship OF the gram
mar schools Of Detroit by defeating
tho Jones at the Motordrome. the
score being TO 1. The goals were
made by William Hayes, captain The
1ones team received their goal In
the last ave minutes of play through
= mislick OF one OF the Williams de-
feuders. A silver cup Is awarded to
the winner Of this series.
The Williams school soccer team
consists OF the following players:
Lloyd DeBlock, goal tender; Leo
Adamski. Lawrence Gratopp, backs;
Walter Jacket. Gustave Skubick, FL
1ner Cough, halfbacks; Albert Me
man, Arthur Glinski, William Hayes,
(captainl, Harry Mack and John Vir-
Yin. forwards elmer Glinski. Erherat
stock and Alfred Engle are the subs
The williams soccer team put the
following schools out of the race for
the championship OF the city: Fair
hanks, Ives, Gillies and Jones.
]. B. Stack, who refereed many
eames In England and Scotland. Of
ficiated at the game which decided
the championship. at which a large
crowd was In attendance,
We will feel the loss OF Leo Adam
SKI and Albert Nieman, these two
stars having graduated from VII
Iiams.
The Fairbanks soccer team was
the strongest we ever played, and
kept Us guessing all the time.
Every pupil OF the AS class oil
Williams received diploma.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-02-03
SCRIPTS SCHOOL
Editorial stan--ChieE, slime Van slem-
brouck, assistant chief, Densell beau
monty associates, Doris Deckerts
Walter erode, George Dfckman.

Editorial stan--Chief. slime Van siena-
broucik, assistant chief, Densell Beau-
mont, associates, Doris Deckert'
Walter erode, George Dfckman.
The teachers OF this. school gave a
farewell dinner in honor OF Miss ROD
inson and Miss PLACER. who are leav-
ing. Miss Robinson is to attend the
University of Michigan, and Miss
PLACER is to become an attendance
oficer In the vocational guidance
work.
Miss Helen Kentle, pianist OF this
school last term. and now student
at Eastern high school, was well
come visitor Monday. Helen was also
editor-in-chief Of the school stan.
The party given In honor OF the
graduating class. which took place
last Wednesday, and to which the
graduates invited the B-8 class, GER
tainly was q success. Some or the
more important features OF the pro-
gram were a song. Kathleen" sung
by Miss Egeler, eighth grade teach
err; the prophecy TO the A class. writ
ten by three girls OF the class.
Sylvia Van Shembrouck. Rose Major
and Donna Hudson, and the prophecy
written by Miss Helen Kentle. Prob
ably the most pleasing feature OF the
afternoon was the singing OF Cyril
Holcomb, q brother OF one OF the
graduates.