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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

Verne Leach spent Sunday in
Grand Rapids.
The Ladies' Literary Exchange club
with a banquet in Hotel Bedding, on
March 8, in the evening.
Leland Thompson and family went
to Grand Rapids, Wednesday.
Joseph LaFlamb, who has been Wis
ting relatives for few days, re-
turned to Duluth, Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Coville attended the
Washington club in Greenville Tues
day, the guest of Mrs. Sarah Lessi-
ter
Henry Seymour and family left for
Coral, Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. Lavery returned home to
Lakeview, Wednesday.
N. S. Tuttle of Ionia was in the city
Tuesday to attend a meeting Of the
rural mail carriers of the county.
Mrs. C. w. Lyons returned to AL
tona, Tuesday. She had been here
to visit her husband and also her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Bigler
Mrs. E. Bradshaw went to Gowan
Tuesday for few days visit.
Mrs. Ethel McNaughton, who has
been spending a few days with her
sister, Mrs. w. f. Little, returned to
Dighton, Tuesday.
The Rebekah Thimble party viii en-
terrain the Oddfellows and wives and
Rebekahs and husbands with card
party to be given Saturday evening at
the |. o. o. +. hall, Saturday evening,
Feb. &c. Playing begins at 500 p.
m, sharp. All come and have good
time.
w. H. Martin of st. Johns was in
the city Monday and Tuesday on his
way to the automobile show in Grand
Rapids.
There will be social at the Con-
gregational church Friday evening, at
7:30 o'clock under the auspices of the
Sunday school. There will be good
program and light refreshments. All
are cordially invited.
Mrs. Eta Wright and daughter are
guests at the home Of Mrs. Wilbur
Lock of Ionia.
Leander Berry of Chadwick was
the guest of his son, Luther Berry,
over Sunday. He came to attend the
Lincoln and Washington patriotic
exercises Saturday.
st. Mary's Guild Will meet at the
home of Mrs. Michael Wilson ON
Bridge street, Wednesday afternoon,
March 1, at 2:30 o'clock.
ID. of r will hold their regular
meeting Friday evening, February %
with initiation and lunch.
Edith Sessions Of Carson City was
+, the guest of Mrs. Chas. Sprague the
latter part of the week.
At the Congregational church last
Sunday morning Rev. A. j. Blair gave
a fine sermon especially 10 the chill
dren and young folks. A large con.
gregation was present. s. S. Stone
of Romeo assisted in the choir and
sang solo, which was a beautiful
arrangement of the "Rock of Ages,
and highly appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nevin j. Lloyd arrived
Wednesday from Westchester, Pa
They will go to housekeeping as soor
as their household goods arrive, which
were shipped last week and Mr.. Lloyc
will open a repair shop in the Manley
Lansing building, which he recently
purchased.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Took Wagon Ride Friday

Last Friday night, thirty three
young people took most enjoyable
trip in wagons to the farm house of
j. b. Luscombe, near Greenville. They
were surely packed much like "sar-
Dimes" Someone sat heavily on big
package which proved to be sand
witches. With Messrs. Simmons and
Weber for drivers and a beautiful
moon to light the way, what more
could the young people ask. Perhaps
the roads were little rough so much
so that several bottles of milk, which
had been brought for later use in the
cocoa, were bounced about until one
of them lost its contents. We are
sure we saw some one drinking it in
place of losing it on account Of the
rough roads.
Reaching the big farm house at ten
o'clock, games were soon started. Ev-
eryone present enjoyed the evening to
the fullest extent. When games and
songs were at highest pitch some one
surprisingly announced that it was
half past one o'clock Soon the sup
per was served and each one did full
justice to it. The young people all
vote Mr.. and Mrs. Luscombe royal
hosts and hope TO visit them again in
the near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Vivian Martin in THE Little Dutch
Girl"

Vivian Martin in THE Little Dutch
Girl"
Comedy, drama, pathos and beauty
in this film.
World Film Corporation presents
the five-part photoplay, "The Little
Dutch GIRL" based upon a novel by
the late Mile. de Rance, who, under
the pen name of Ouida published many
books, several of which have been sue
cessfully adapted for the regular stage
and for the motion picture. The direc-
tor of this picture is Mons. Emile
Chautard, who is especially qualified to
translate Ouida into motion picture
form.
Vivian Martin, in the character of
the little Dutch girl, has a part well
suited to her dainty personality and
style of acting; she has a screen car
eer from infancy to girlhood full of
beauty, charm, pathos and tragedy.
Discovered as founding by a good
natured and lonely gardener who
adopts her, she passes happy girl
hood; when her foster father dies and
leaves the little Dutch girl alone in
the world, her sorrows commence. She
attracts the love of a great painter
and loves him in return, but when she
discovers that the object of her adj
miration is false idol and loves an
other woman, the poor little Dutch
girl, like fragile flower in an icy
blast, withers and dies.
The picture, which has the advan-
tage of most beautiful settings, de-
lightful costuming and clever charac-
terization, has fine cast to support
the star, including Dorothy Fairchild
Julia Stewart, Chester Barnett and
John Bowers.
"The Little Dutch Girl" will be
shown at the Star Theatre, Thursday
February "a.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

A letter received by Mrs. w. A.
Wilder from Mrs. Marcia p. Ireland
notes that she and the children had
arrived in Honolulu, having had a
pleasant voyage, barring a slight sea
sickness for the first day. The chill
dren are already in school.
Mrs. Hack, mother of Thomas
Hack, who was here through the
last sickness of her daughter-in-law,
has returned home to Saginaw. Mr..
Hack and his son, Richard, who is
five years old, will live for the pre-
sent with Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Camp.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will serve one of their excel
lent suppers Saturday, February &c
from 5 to Z. Menu: Roast pork with
dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy,
apple sauce, sandwiches, pickles, cof-
fee and cake. Bill 20c.-adv.
Willis d. Sinclair of Sand Lake
was in The city Saturday to purchase
lumber for a new house. He was a
former resident and business man
here, but is now in the hardware
business in Sand Lake.
w. l.. Sprague returned Friday TO
Libby, Montana, after visiting his
mother here for sometime. He was
called back on announcement that the
factory where he had been employed
as a machinist would resume opera
tins at once.
Mrs. Martha Holmes returned Fri
day from Sidney, where she had been
to visit her sister, Mrs. Madison.
She says they have received word
that her father, II. P. Olsen, is seri-
ously i'll in the hospital at Seattle.
Mr.. Olsen resided here until going
west eseveral years ago. He made
visit here to his children year
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Schmidt, en-
tertained the members of the Holy
Name society and their lady friends
with a box social, given for the bene-
fit of the society. The evening was
spent in playing progressive pedro.
I Albert Honson received first prize and
Ed. ID. Engemann the consolation. The
boxes were then ratified off and after
supper music was furnished a-plenty.
The proceeds, s5S, will go into the
treasury of the Holy Name society,
to be used for the church.
Maurice Thorne has accepted posi-
tiontion with the Bedding Gas Works.
He will be stationed in the Office to
assist L. A. Leonard in the work.
Supt. ]. A. Langston is in Detroit
this week attending the annual meet
ing of the National Educational Asso-
citation. He will return Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Vern Sprague received a fall
Saturday while cleaning the floor of
her kitchen with a mop. She slipped
and fell injuring her spine slightly.
Her mother, Mrs. r. j. Breckon of
Ionia has been with her a few days
this week caring for her, leaving her
much improved.
The Wagner real estate agency re-
ports that Jason Hicks has exchanged
his house and lot on Center street
with Milton Foss for a small farm
near this city.
Frederick Spencer Cornell is the
name of the young lad who came to
reside with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cornell
last Friday. His father and mother are
very happy over his arrival and will
see to it that he is well cared for and
| if possible given a musical education
Fred says he has tenor voice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
LOCAL ITEMS
About Our Town and It's People

Glenn Wortley went to Lakeview
Monday, called there to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Dixon.
The W. C. T. u. will meet with
Mrs. j. Ward Wells, Friday afternoon,
February 20 at the regular hour. Re-
freshments will be served. A large
attendance is desired.
Earl Cole was in the city a short
time Monday on his way to Ionia,
where he is in business. He says the
restaurant and ice cream business in
Greenville will be carried on by his
sister, Miss Dolly Cole.
Leo Benson of Webberville return
ed home Monday, having been here
over Sunday on business. He says
he is nicely situated there and likes
the place and his work very much.
Mrs. Will Carr returned home to
Sparta Saturday. She had been
here assisting her sister, Mrs. Will
bur c. Whitney for a couple of weeks.
Mr.. Whitney is much improved from
his serious illness.
Rev. H. S. Ellis, wife and son went
to Ionia, Friday, where she visited
her mother. Mr.. Ellis has been en-
gagged to remain with the Ashley
church, where he has been the pastor
for several years.
Miss Hazel Cohen was in the city
last Thursday visiting at Fred
Clanchy's and other friends. She was
on her way to Grand Rapids to pur-
chase millinery goods for her store
in Pewamo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Simmons were
called To Nunica Monday to sing at
the funeral service Of Mr.. Parkhurst,
an old resident. They went at the
request of w. S. Garfield of Grand
Rapids.
Roswell E. Bliss returned from OF
tawa county, Friday, where he was
called by the sickness of his son-in-
law, Mr.. Peterson, who had been
obliged to undergo an operation for
appendicitis.
Mrs. Edgar Stanton returned Satur-
day from Cleveland and Detroit,
where she spent week attending the
spring millinery openings. Miss Sab
inc will remain for some time, how
ever. 80
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Stone and
children, Barbara and Philip, of
Romeo, were the weekend guests of
DIR. and Mrs. G.. F. Smith. They re-
turned home Monday. Mr.. Stone at
tended the meeting of the hardware
association in Grand Rapids.
Thos. Hayden of Detroit was in the
city a few days last week. He was
for a number of years a resident
here and travelling salesman for the
Richardson Silk company. He is
now connected with a New York
house selling silks and ribbons.
DIR. Geo. A. Stanton was called to
Sand Lake Monday to attend the
funeral Of his brother, Richard Stan
ton. After attending the service he
went to Blenheim, Ontario on account
of the death of his sister, Mrs. Nath-
an Flater, who died in Alberta, her
remains having been taken back to
her old home for burial by the side
of her husband.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

VIM. Upholt and family have moved
from Grand Rapids into the Ireland
house.
Mrs. Z. v. Essex of Grand Rapids
was at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
B. Essex from Saturday night until
Tuesday night, caring for Mrs. Essex.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Draycott of
Grand Rapids came to care for her.
Hobart Briggs is i'll with tonsilitis.
Mrs. Ida Hymes was called to AL
pena Wednesday morning by the i'll
ness of her son and mother.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

"Reminiscences" c. w. Middleton to
"Oxcarts to Aeroplanes, Elmer f.
Fales, Preparedness, or Army
Horses" and Mrs. Emma Macomber,
"Our Golden Wedding"
The after dinner speeches were all
good and each, speaker was given
rounds of applause.
In the evening the entire company
were taken to the Pythian hall, where
a two hours entertainment was given
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

closing with refreshments.
The entertainment committee did
themselves proud and are entitled to
the thanks of every member for their
efforts. The Belding people are es-
pecially grateful for the courtesy
shown in the placing of autos at their
disposal and for extra lunch.
The fiftieth anniversary of the
Washington club will long be remem-
bered.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
WORLD WHEAT CROP is SHORT

ROME, Dec. 2c-The International
Institute of Agriculture's harvest esti-
mates continue to indicate poor world
crops. 1t is now able for the first time
through new reports just received, to
forecast the wheat production of Ar
gentina The Argentine wheat crop
is estimated at 100000 bushels, one
half that OF last year.
Australia's wheat crop is estimated
at 135,000,000 bushels, which is per
cent better than the yearly average.
For the worlds 18 most important
countries including the United States,
Canada, British India, Japan and all
Europe, the estimated total wheat crop
is placed by the institute at $500, ,000,-
000 bushels which is 25 per cent less
than last year.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
FARMERS HIT PLAN
FOR MORE JUDGES
DECLARE PROPOSED LEGISLATION
WOULD BE AGAINST PROVISIONS
OF IDAHO CONSTITUTION
Ranchers Agree to Contribute to
Legal Expenses Of Latah Conn.,
HlisiOnerS

The following resolutions wer
adopted by the Latah County Farmers
union before the adjournment of thei
convention Friday:
Whereas, it is reported that an eff
/ fort will be made at the Forthcoming
session of the legiSla ture to enact leg
| islation which has for its object the
creation of a judicial commission. tC
| be composed Of three attorneys ap-
pointed by the governor, said commits
sion to have like powers and receive
the same compensation as the justices
of the supreme court. the purpose be-
ing to relieve the alleged congestion OF
litigation before our highest judicial
tribunal, and
Whereas, such attempted legisla-
ton is a most bold attempt to violate
and set at naught the constitutional
provision as set forth in article 5, sec
tion of the constitution of the state
of Idaho, which, among other things,
provides. The supreme court shall
consist of .hree justices. The justices
of the supreme court shall be elected
by the electors of the state at large;
therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Farmers Union of
Latah county, in convention assem-
bled, at Moscow, Idaho That We record
our emphatic protest against this at
tempted annihflation of a constitu-
tional provision, and demand that if a
necessity exists for an increase of the
of the supreme court that
his matter be referred to the electors
of the state by the submission OF
proper constitutional amendment. and
Whereas, orr comfy commissioners
were yiciously, maliciously and con-
iemptuously, and SO unjustly attacked
during the last campaign for their de-
termined efforts TO maintain justice
md protect the interests OF the tax
payers of Latah county, which caused I
lcayy expense to the commissioners in |
laving to appear before the supreme
,ourt-through which source came
indication; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of
he Formers Union of Latah county,
e hereby assume ard contribute to
he payment Of said expense for our
onest commissioners"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
CHRISTI MAS TREE
WAS A SUCCESS
CHILDREN WILL LONG REMEMBER
BENEVGLENCE OF MOSCOW
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Program Rendered Was Great Credif
to Committee Choir of 1000 Voices
Il Feature OF Occasion

The children of Moscow-and many
Of the older people-wilI long remem-
ber the third annual municipal Christ
mas tree which they enjoyed Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock at the corner of
Third and Main strets. Seventy-fve
or 500 worth OF candy provided by
the chamber of commerce was dis
tributed by Santa Claus and his obiig-
ing assistants to approximately 500
children.
Good sleighing, beautiful weather,
and fascinating holiday spirit added
much to the success of the occasion. A
feature was the chorus of 1000 school
children, who sang several beautiful
Christmas carols much to the enjoy
ment Of all present, and to the credit
of the committee consisting of Mrs.
Jerome Day, Miss PeImeal French and
Miss Edna Dewey, who had charge
of the program. Carey's band furnish
ed several jolly numbers that fitted in
with the spirit Of the occasion.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
Danger on Border
GREEN PUTS THE X IN XMAS
Remembers 90 Employees With Checks
For Extra Weeks Pay

G. 3. Green, popular proprietor OF
the Moscow Steam Laundry, following
what has been his custom for several
years past, presented each of the 23
employees in his plant check for an
extra weeks pay Christmas eve.
This is only one evidence of the fine
hospitality and harmony that exists
in Mr.. Green's establishment, which
has come to be one of the most val
uabie in Moscow Mr.. Green always
has the welfare of his employees at
heart. Those who know of his gen
erosity as public-spirited citizen will
not be surprised at his method of ma
king Christmas merry occasion for
his force.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
CHRISTMAS ONLY
A DATE AT FRONT
Might as Well be Any Other Day in
December so Far as Fighters Are
Concerned - Britisners Discourage
FraternaI Spirit With Germans
BY PHILLIP SIMMS

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, Dec
26.-As far as fighting was concerned,
Christmas was only the 25th of De-
cember to the Britishers. The Ger
mans made an effort to fraternilize, but
were discouraged by the trench NOR
tars grenades.
The Saxons hung a Christmas tree
over a parapet, and the tommies de-
luged it with grenades. The troops
took turns to celebrate the day with
lunches and theatricals in the rear of
the lines. ~
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
DESTRCYERS WREAK HAVOC

BERLIN, Dec. 26.-Four Austro-
Hungarian destroyers sank two pa
trollers in the Ontranto straits on the
night of the 22d, and returning routed
perior type. This information was Civ
en- out today by Vienna official.
One hostile destroyer was set on
fire and three were hit several times
at short range The Hungarians lost
Cne man.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
ADMIRAL DEWEY, STILL ON
NAVY'S ACTIVE LIST, is -

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Ad-
miral George Dewey, victor over
the Spanish fleet at the battle at
Manila Bay, who SO long as he
lives will be on the active list
as ranking officer of the Amer
ican navy, celebrated his 18th
birthday today.
The Admiral is still hale and
hearty. His favorite exercise is
horseback riding, which he in
dulged almost every day. Ad-
miral Dewey was 60 years of age
when on May I, 1896, he COM
manded the victorious Asiatic
squadron in Manila Bay. He
then held the rank of Commo-
dore but was promoted to Ad-
miral and thanked by Congress
Immediately upon receipt of
word of the victory.
Ordinarily the Admiral would .
have ben retired in 1899, but by .
special act of Congress he was
made admiral of the Navy" for !
life. !.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
BELIEVE PEACE
BREACH WIDENS
HIGH OFFICIAL SAYS GERMAN BE
PLY TO WILSON NOTE SHOWS
INCOMPAVEBILITY
Germany in Reply Propose Meeting OF
All BeIligerents to Consider ALI
ance for Universal Peace
BY ROBERT BENDER

WASHINGTON Dec. 26.-A hasty
examination of Germany's reply to-
President Wilson's note lead one of
the foremost administration cfficialS
to state he believed the allies will not
be satisfied to meet the Teutonic peace
proposals. He held that Germany had
directly lodged the request made by
the United States that something be
done in specific way towards peace
terms.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
FlLIpEsI IS CAPTURED

BERLIN. Dec. 26.-An official sta.e-
ment was issued today to the effect
that Filpesi has ben captured. $500
Russians who have been fighting on
the Wallachian plain on the edge Of
the mountain sodth of Rimniculsarat
have been taken prisoners.
According to unofficial advices, all
of Dobrudja is now in the hands of
the Teutons. Bridgehead positions on
the Danube which forms the border Of
Bessarabi are being pounded today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
MISSING GIRI. WRITES PARENTS

SPOKANE Dec. 26.-Mrs. Fred
Schwartz Saturday afternoon received
box of candy and a card from her
daughter, Mrs. Cecil G. Staley, the 10
year-old bride who disappeared two
days after her marriage at Moscow two
months ago. The girl stated she was
working in candy factory at Wen
atchee and was in good health, and
expressed wish that her husband
would meet her and take her on to Sc
attic where they could make their
home.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
Asks For Meeting

BERLIN, Dee 26.-In formal note
replying to President Wilson's note,
which was handed to Ambassador
Gerard today, Germany proposes
meeting of delegates from all of the
belligerents. The note hints that a
great work for the prevention Of fu-
ture wars can only commence at the
end of the present struggle. Also that
when this moment arrives, Germany
will with pleasure be ready to COLA
borate entirely with the United States
exalted task.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-12-26
ROAD QUESTION
NOW PARAMOUNT
F. s. RANDALL, PRINCIPAL ROAD
MEETING SPEAKER, SAYS IDAHO
FACES NEW ERA
Points Out Subsequent Valuable De-
ness Which Follows Agitations

Senator-elect F. S. Randall of Lew
est meetings ever held under the aus
pices of the local chamber of COM
merce this noon the history of road
development in Nez Perce county, and
predicted that road building in Idaho
would be one of the big questions for
the consideration of the people during g
the next few years.
Mr.. Randall has had much to do
with the road program followed in his
county, which has been bonded to date
a total of a half million dollars for
good roads, and the end is not yet He
told how the impetus to a good road
program came about two years ago as
the result of a good roads meeting
which was held at that time at Colfax,
Wash, and it was while he was pre-
senting this matter that it occurred to
many who were following his argu-
ment closely that east and south of us
the road program has had two years
start Of Latah county.
He related in detail how the Nez
Perce people grew into a community
consciousness of the need of good
roads, not only for the sake 'of the
roads themselves, but for the wonder
full advantages of trade and business
that came with them. He said that in
his attendance at Missouli and Malla
Walla meetings, he repeatedly met the
question, aren't you people loading
yourselves heavily by your immense
bond issues" and to answer this he
gave figures from his own experience |
in handling the $500 acres of land own
ed by Philadelphia men which he is |
handling as manager, showing that
their taxes have not increased COM
mensurate in any way with. the great I
advantages of haul and general better
1nents that have come about as a re-
suit of the improved highways over
which their loads are taken to market,
and the general business which can be
transacted now at all times of the
year.
Summing up, he called the attention
of the taxpayers to the fact that year
after year, they are paying road taxes,
and that year after year, they have only /
the same strip of dust to look upon
and travel over that they had the
years previously. 'Wouldn't it be bet
ter he asked, ito pay little more
each year, and then have something /.
that could be travelled upon with COM ,
fort at all times of the year?" /,
In introducing Mr. Randall, Presi- {
dent Mix said that the chamber of {
commerce was a common forum i'll +
which all the citizens of Latah county +
were invited to meet, and that in this
road conference today, it was the pur- :
pose and intent of the chamber to ;,
bring all the people together for
general discussion from which would
come a better understanding of our :,
road problems, the need we have, and ;,
low best to met these needs.
c. j. Munson in his usual happy Il
characterized the age in which n
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