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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
PROF. SHANNON
OPPOSESOOUBLE
STANDARD LIVING
SAYS PRESENT MORAL STAND
ARD is A RELIC OF saw
AGE AGE

1t was unfortunate for the people
of Belding that so many other en-
gagements called them away and pre-
vented them from attending the series
of lectures by Prof. Shannon last
week on the eugenic movement in this
country. He touched a theme that
could not help but come close to the
heart Of every true American citizen
if attention was called to the matter.
The basis of Prof. Shannon's lectures
was social purity, or the double stand
ard Of living that is practiced and
which has been practiced since time
memorial Prof. Shannon classed our
double standard of morals as a relic
of the dark ages.
Possibly the strongest public lee
ture given by Prof. Shannon was the
one on Thursday, Thanksgiving, even
ing. His specific subject for that
evening was, did God Create Women
to Be Morally Better Than Men ?"
Early in his remarks, Prof. Shannon
stated alphabetically that man and
woman was originally created equal.
There was no difference between them
morally. He then began to show how
they became subject to the different
planes of living. In part he said:
Back in prehistoric times man and
woman was equally bound morally.
Adam and Eve knew nothing of a
double standard of morals. 1t is large
ly a matter of sentiment that has
changed things.
"Public sentiment will allow a man
to do many things which would be
absolutely disgraceful for a woman.
For instance, you will go down the
street, meet a man who swears,
smokes, drinks little, but is we'll
dressed You meet his very pleas
antly, converse with him as your
particular friend, invite him to your
home and treat him as a gentleman
and your particular friend. You meet
woman on the street. She is we'll
Continued on Page 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
I0NIA COUNTY POULTRY
SHOW DEC. 1910 18

December IS, 16, II, and IS, are the
dates for the big show of the Ionia
county Poultry and Pet Stock asso-
citation in the Armory at Ionia. Ev-
cry raiser Of poultry in this vicinity,
who has birds good enough to enter a
show, should enter them in this big
show. In their adv on another page
of the Banner this week you will find
more particulars in regard to the show
and also the names of the proper of
ficials to give you information. Fan
ciers should make exhibits and every
lover of poultry should plan to attend
the show one of those days.
Next years show will be held in
Belding, according to arrangement,
and liberal support from Belding this
year will warrant good support from
other parts of the county next year
Everybody boost for the big show be-
ginning December 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
SPECIAL SERVICES
At THE CHURCH OF
CHRIST WILL CLOSE
UPWARD OF FIFTY HAVE BEEN
RECEIVED INTO THE
CHURCH
EVANGELIST SPEAKS
HIGHLY OF THIS CITY
Rev. Winston Thinks The Streets
Most Beautiful To BE Found In
Any City. Morally Good, Too

The Church of Christ meeting, con-
Quoted by the Whistons of Lincoln,
Nebraska, will close Thursday night
They have been most successful. The
weather the past two weeks has been
against the meetings, but the attend
ance has been remarkable throughout
Up to Tuesday there had been over so
accessions to the church, and many
were on the verge of starting the
Christian life and will come ere the
close. These meetings will close
Thursday night with a sermonette
and original songs by the evangelists.
Roy Simmons will sing several of his
choice selections. The public is cor
daily invited to this last service. A
special offering will be taken to com
pensate the singer, Roy Simmons:
"Roy has done great work" the evan
gelist stated" and though no financial
arrangements were made at the be-
ginning, yet we want to show our APP
probation of his great singing and
chorus work. | have ten dollars to
make my appreciation take practical
form, and / hope the offering will be a
big one. Altogether push and pull" Z"
Of the fifty who have come forward
for Christ, nearly all have been bap-
tized. Baptism is a very sacred or
dinance with the Church of Christ,
and not something distinct and separ-
ate from the plan of salvation. The
evangelist has stated that some of the
grandest truths that God ever gave
the world have been lost because of
the controversy over baptism. The
whole passion of Jesus is connected
with the symbol, involving the death,
burial and resurrection of Christ.
1t is felt that the Whistons have
done great work for the church and
community. They came quietly and
will go the same way. One of Mr.
Whiston's favorite epigrams is, 81
came without knocking and go as
came" He also stated that "Belding
is difficult field, though / have found
no easy ones in the state" | like
Belding," he said, 81 like her great
mills and her enterprising citizenship
You have the finest paved business
thoroughfares | have seen anywhere,
and when you get your boulevard
lights you will show something to the
towns around. You have a splendid
school system-your high school is a
dandy-and the teaching force is a
wonder. This has made it hard for
yOul Ch llNiS Ilil ilO ldl Scl
TO shoot at except sin in general
Usually, saloons, speakeasys, political
corruption, and other kindred evils
are targets that draw the evangelist's
fire. | want to command the splendid
paper you have here-the Banner
and to thank the editor for many
courtesies. A paper stands for many
things the church stands for, and they
should work together for the right
eousness of the community. Zacchaeus
could not get to Jesus because of the
press but the press in Belding is in
line with all good causes that serve
the citizenship"
The Whistons will spend day or
so in Grand Rapids, beginning their
meeting at Waldron on December 5.
This will be followed by Flint and
Lansing. They will be home in Neb-
braska in March.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Just fifty years ago, November %,
1865, Stephen Henry Tuthill and Eliza
Jane Bingham, were united in mar
riage by Rev. Miller, then pastor Of
Oakfield Baptist church, so on this
date. Tuesday, November %, 1915,
about seventy people gathered at the
home of daughter, Mrs. Frank Don
ovan in Grattan to help them celebrate
their golden wedding day.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Tuthill eleven chill
dren were born, ten of whom are now
living. The family circle was kept un-
broken until five years ago when their
son, George Perry Tuthill, was taken
by death at his home in Seattle, Wash
ington, at the age of 40 years. Eleven
children, 35 grandchildren and great
grandchildren have lived to bless
them.
The decorations in the dining room
were gold and white with large vel
low chrysanthemums in profusion. The
wedding cake, which was work of
art, was at the brides table, and not
able for the fact that it was made and
presented by a grandson of the cou-
pie, Emery Smith Of Greenville, a
promising young man in his 10Th year.
After the sumptuous wedding din
ner was served the guests gathered
in the living room, where the couple
took their places, as the wedding
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
MRS. DIMMICK WENT
RABBIT HUNTING;
HAS A GUN LICENSE

Mrs. Harry Dimmick can handle a
shotgun very deftly, although Harry
and several of his relatives and
friends have told her that she could
not hit the side of a barn, twenty
PAGES away.
The forepart of the week she and
Harry decided to join a party of
hunters from Grand Rapids, who were
to hunt the Grattan woods. Like a
true sportsman she obtained license
from City Clerk Frank Conant, un-
doubtedly being the first woman in
the county to take out a hunters Ii
cense. Several marks were shot at to
test out the frearm and the shots
she fired hit the target every time.
While in the woods hounds drove a
rabbit her way and if she had not
banged away at it, the rabbit would
have run over her. The fur flew and
so did the rabbit, which disappeared
in the brush, and could not be located.
1t is thought, however, one of the
the Grand Rapids party picked it up
and bagged it as his game. After
this experience Mrs. Dimmick con-
cluded she would shoulder her musket
and go home as the woods seemed to
be full of hunters and hounds on every
side. banging away at everything in
sight Mrs. Dimmick got out of the
danger zone as quickly as possible.
The whole party killed l3 rabbits and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dimmick brought home
three of them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Cowan Family Reunion

The Cowan family held their annual
reunion this year with DR.. and Mrs.
+. w. Little on Thanksgiving day.
A bounteous dinner was served af-
ter which President A. w. Elsbey
called the meeting to order Roll call
was responded to by about rs, each
giving an appropriate quotation. Mrs.
E..J Elsbey head of the literary com
mittee then took charge and the fol-
lowing program was rendered: Song
by choir; recitation, Faye Slingerland; ;
piano solo, Darwin Richards; recita-
ton, Helen Smith; Thanksgiving
Thoughts, John Cowan; song by choir.
The same officers were elected for
another year. They are: President,
A. w. Elsbey; vice-president, Mrs. f.
J. Elsbey; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. Lawrence Green.
An invitation from Mr.. and Mrs.
John McKendry to meet with them
next year was accepted
At a late hour all departed for
their homes, having spent most en-
joyable day, and hoping to meet
again another year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
THE INSURRECTION
A STIRRING DRAMA

"The Insurrection," stirring drama
of love and intrigue to be given at the
Star Theatre, Saturday, December A,
are found some magnificent battle
scenes, notably the shelling of a town
by night and the capture of bat
terry crowning steep hill. A very
appealing love story threads its way
through the three reels, making, on
the whole, a noteworthy example of
what Lubin is doing with multiple
reelers.
Lieutenant Hubbard, sent to South
American waters to quell an outbreak
which threatens American interests,
renews his acquaintance with Lolita,
and soon falls in love. Lolita's faith
er, professedly a physician, is active
head of the revolution. In his
daughters love for the American he
sees a way to embroil the United
States in his quarrel. BY a ruse, he
tricks the Americans in TO leaving the
north shore unprotected and with the
revolionists disguised as American
soldiers the battery is stormed and
Hubbard is captured. He is sentenced
to die at dawn. Meanwhile the Adj
miral demands the freedom of Hub
bard and the captured Americans, in
default OF which the town Will be
shelled. Lolita pleads for her sweet
hearts life in vain, and resolves to
poison herself at the hour of his exc
cution. Hubbard learns of the mas
sacre of the American residents plan
ned for that night and contrives to get
word to Lolita to warn the Admiral.
But she is kept a prisoner in her home
before carrying out her lovers injunc-
ton. A beam from the searchlight
aboard the American battleship flashes
by her window and by this means
Lolita succeeds in revealing herself,
signalling to the ship and getting word
of the impending massacre to them.
Immediately the Admiral begins shell
ling the town, and after demolishing
it the ruins catch fire. Hubbard is
freed when the prison shack crumbles.
He frantically searches for Lolita in
order that she may be prevented from
poisoning herself. 1t is nearly dawn.
Every obstacle thrown in his path is
finally overcome by Hubbard and he
discovers Lolita in time to dash the
poison from her lips. Their happy re-
union is temporarily interrupted by a
terrific explosion. 1t is the work of a
torpedo as il comes in contact with
the boat crowded with revolutionists
fleeing the burning city. Among them
is the father of Lolita.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
MISS MINNIE WIEGERS
MARRlEDIN GREENVlLLE

Miss Minnie Wiegers of this city
and Mr. Eward Stocks of Grand Rap
ids were married in Greenville on
Thanksgiving morning at s o'clock, in
st. Charles Catholic church by Rev.
FIR. Charles Bolte.
They were attended by Mr.. Claude
Stocks of Harvard, brother of the
groom and Miss Caroline Stadfeld of
Remus.
The bride wore travelling suit of
blue, trimmed with civet cat fur and
blue velevt hat, and the bridesmaid
wore green suit and green velevt
hat.
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the brides brother, Bar
ney Wiegers to the immediate rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stocks left on the
9:11 train for their home at $40
Clancy avenue, Grand Rapids.
The bride, who is sister of Miss
Mary Wiegers, has a large circle of
friends in this city, having worked
her for number Of years in the silk
mills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
BOARD OF EDUCATION
HAD REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the board
of education was held Tuesday even
ing. The board asked for bids on a
car of coal. Supt. j. A. Langston was
directed to make a canvas and see how
many students wished to enter the
night school, The size of the enroll
ment will govern the arrangements to
be made for the work.
Aside from allowing the bills, no
other business came before the board.
Supt. Langston reported the enroll
ment of several new students in all
departments. Almost all Of the rooms
are taxed to their limit with pupils.
Additional school room facilities
seems to- be staring the board in the
face as almost necessity before an
other year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Died in Burford. Ontario

The remains of Mrs. Ruth A. Snyder,
aged 62 years, who died in Burford,
Ontario, were brought here for burial
Wednesday.
The deceased, who was formerly
Mrs. Broadbeck, and resided here
moved to Canada about four or five
years ago.
1t was her request that she be bur
led here by the side Of her first hus-
band. The remains were accompanied
by w. X Muir, friend of the family,
Mr.. Snyder, being unable to make the
journey here.
Beside her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Livermore of Grand Rapids, she
leaves one brother in Burford. Mrs.
Snyder was a member of the Free
Methodist church, the funeral being
held in the church at 200 o'clock p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
LOCAL MERCHANTS
To GIVE PREMIUM
TICKETS ON SALES

Everyone will be interested in the
big announcement of Belding mer-
chants this week telling of their new
premium plan. Twelve of the mer-
chants, one only in each line of mer-
chandise, have arranged to give pre-
MUM tickets with each cash purchase
of twenty-five cents or over. The
tickets will be redeemable. The list
of premiums will range in value from
a few dollars to over four hundred and
fifty dollars. The most expensive pre-
MUM given is Ford touring car.
Every man, woman and child
should read the big announcement of
these twelve merchants in the half
page advertisement this week 1t will
interest everyone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Everyone within the limits of Beld-
ing should remember the board of
commerce lecture to be given here by
Prof. J. J. Cox, of the extention de-
partment of the University of Michi-
gan, Friday evening, December 10, on
the subject, "Michigan's Dollars and
Michigan's Roads" His subject will
be divided primarily into the follow
ing subdivisions: "Amounts raised
for road purposes" Methods of Dis
tributing the Road Funds" "The
Reasons Why Thirty to Fifty Per
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
STREET PAVING WAS
COMPLETED FRIDAY

1t is with a feeling of more
than the usual pride that the
Banner is able to announce this
week the completion of the paw
ing of Belongs business
streets. The last two rows of
brick were laid last Friday af-
ternoon by Mayor A. NJ. Hall.
He was called on to the job and
very gracefully completed the
work. Rain was falling and
the men hurried the work
through, completing the flush
ing the same evening. 1t was
all finished by nine-thirty.
The entire length of Main
street has been opened for traf-
fic. The only part kept closed
is the block on Pearl street.
This will be opened by Saturday.
Everyone considers it a streak
of sheer luck that the work
could be completed this fall. The
ground was first broken on
August 30 and the fact that the
whole paving was laid by Nov
ember 26 is exceptional.
q. q. q. -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Cent of the Money Raised is Wasted" F"
The third annual Grange fair of the
Belding Grange will be in session at
that time. The board of commerce
and the grange will cooperate in the
Friday evening meeting and all go to
the Millard hall to hear the address.
Prof Cox is one of the strong speak
ers of the state. He will give lee
ture worth while for everyone to hear.
All ladies of the city as well as the
farmers wives and grange members
are especially urged to attend this
meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

march was played by Mrs. II. S. Ellis,
under an arch beautifully decorated
with purple and gold and potted
plants, attended by the oldest daugh-
ter present, Mrs. Frank Donovan, and
the oldest grandson, Fred Vanderpool
of Grand Rapids, where they pledged
their vows anew that were made fifty
years ago, these vows to hold good
until their diamond wedding anniver-
sary, which will come in 1910. Rev.
Cochran of the Oakfield M. f. church
then read an eulogy to them written
in behalf of the grandchildren, after
which Rev. Ellis of Oakfield Baptist
church presented them with a gener-
Gus purse of gold pieces, given to
them by the children, grandchilren
and friends.
Those present from out-of-town
were: Peter Curry and wife, Mrs. Joe
Crandall and Mrs. Kate Moody of Big
Rapids; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wander
pool and Mrs. Jane Rich of Grand
Rapids; Elmon Tuthill and wife, Mrs.
Mate Cprnwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Jason
Scott and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Nc
Naughton of Belding; Bernice and
Emery Smith, Mrs. Cornwell and
Stella Of Greenville. Those children
who could not attend were: Mrs. Orp-
ha Smith of Greenville; Mrs. Lottie
Spicer, Trufant, and Roland James
Tuthill, Seattle, Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

On Monday evening, November 90
occurred the golden wedding of Mr..
and Mrs. John Kinsman of 528
Crooks avenue, Neighbors and friends
to the number of fifty were present
to help them celebrate the occasion.
They received many beautiful and
valuable presents, including silver,
jewelry, china and linen; also, several
substantial checks and gold pieces
from friends who were not able to at
tend.
The room were nicely decorated in
white and yellow chrysanthemums
Yellow birds made Of crepe paper were
suspended from the chandeliers and
perched among the flowers and ferns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Will Give Weekly Recipes

Every housekeeper will be interested
in the special recipes to be found in
the advertisement of the Sanitary
Cash Grocery, Bracken & Jonas. The
Messrs. Bracken & Jonas will make
a recipe one of the special features
of their advertisement each week. If
you will clip the recipe each week you
will soon have a nice list of valuable
recipes for a permanent record. Be
sure to read the rest of the advertise
ment of Bracken q Jonas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
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EVERBODY'S DAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10

Friday, December 10 will be
an unusually big day in Beld-
ing. 1t will be Farmers day,
Grange Fair day, Board of
Commerce day and Belding day.
In fact, it will be everybody's
day. Read the premium list of
the Belding Grange Fair on an
other page, read the announce
ment of Prof. Cox's lecture Fri
day night and be present to en-
JOY all the good things. Victrola
music will be furnished at the
Grange Fair. Everyone will
have free lunch at the even
ing session at Millard hall. Or
chestral music will be furnish
ed. The Empress theatre will
be run that day for the benefit
of the Grange Fair, too. You
can't miss it. Be in Belding
sure. Admission free to ev-
erything, except the picture
show.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Lived in Otisco II Years

William Gardner Of Smyrna was in
the city Thanksgiving morning on his
way to Ionia to take dinner with w.
b. Heath and family.
Mr. Gardner is one Of the old set
tiers Of Otisco, coming here with his
parents seventy-one years ago, from
Canada, and for long time lived in
a log house on the farm south Of
Smyrna, which was built for the
Gardners by Ben Moe. Mr.. Gardner
is the last one now living of family
of thirteen.
A few years ago he sold the old
farm to Ira Richmond and bought the
DR.. VIM. Bell house in Smyrna, where
he is now living.
His second wife died in January,
since which time he has been living
alone. Mr.. Gardner is seventy-seven
years old and has seen many changes
during his long residence there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Mrs. Clark Thornton Dead

The death of Mrs. Clark Thornton
occurred Tuesday, November 23 at the
home of Mr.. Thornton in Shanty
Plains, age 63 years.
Mrs. Thornton was formerly Mrs.
Anna Keith of this city.
Besides her husband she leaves one
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Keith Stevens
OF Los Angeles, California.
The funeral was held last Friday
at the late home, Rev. c. NJ. Pease,
officiating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Annual Banquet

Tomorrow, Thursday, night is the
date for the annual banquet or the
Greenville Republican club. Many of
the local republicans will attend the
big gathering.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Russell Gals Happy

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Gals will al
ways have cause to remember Thanks
giving day, 1915. 1t wasn't a big
turkey dinner which pleased them and
for which they were thankful but the
advent of fine boy which is to make
its home with them for many years.
Russell has already thought of max
ing application to the postoffice de-
partment for a substitute carrier,
naming Francis Xavier Gals as the
proper person to consider in making
the appointment.
The lad was named in honor of his
greatgrandfather and many congrat-
ulations have been received and guam
titles of cigars have been passed out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
Grattan Cleaners

The Grattan Ancient Order of
Cleaners will hold their regular meet
ing Saturday, December 4, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will McNaugh-
ton. Roast turkey and dressing heads
the menu for dinner.
A good attendance is desired as it
Is the annual election Of officers fol-
lowed by a short program.
Lecturer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

The young people gave several APP
propriate selections with Miss Ivah
Kinsman, youngest daughter of the
bride and groom, at the piano. Games
and conversation helped to pass away
a very pleasant evening.
Refreshments consisted of yellow
and white ice cream, angel food and
chocolate cake. They were served by
the youngest son, George Kinsman
assisted by Ed. Reimer.
All Joined in wishing Mr.. and Mrs
Kinsman many more years of happi-
ness together.
The guests from out-of town were:
Mrs. Geo. Yost and daughter Of De-
troit, Mrs. w. II. Emery of Ionia, and
Wilbur Saunders of Sheridan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
MASONIC RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, II has pleased the Great
Creator of Heaven and Earth to take
from our midst and put to rest our
dear friend and brother, Robert F.
Barry, therefore be it
Resolved, That the heartfelt sym
pathies of the members of Belding
Lodge No. 355 F. & A. NJ, be extend
ed to his family in the sorrow that
has befallen them. And it is hereby
further
Resolved, AS mark of our esteem
and regard that these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of our
lodge and a copy sent to the family
Of the deceased.
J.. M. LANGST0N,
w. p. HETHERINGTON,
ELMER f. FALES,
Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
CITY TAXES DUE

City Treasurer Dell Rowley an
nounces that his Office will be open
through the day and evening to re-
ceive taxes. adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01
NJ. w. A. Notice

The annual nomination and election
of officers will be held next Monday
evening, December 6. All members re-
quested to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Webber and Mrs.
Nora Wood visited relatives in Ionia,
Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. t. Wood and daugh-
ter, Irene 70 Ionia, were the guests Of
Mr.. Woods parents, Thursday.