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New Britain herald., 1916-07-03
AT THE POST OFFICE

One delivery of mail will be made by the carriers at the local post off, flee tomorrow. The rural deliveries however, will be suspended for the day. The money order window will be closed during the entire day and the office will close at 12:30 D. m.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03
ColOred Map of Mexico Free.

large map of Mexico, size of sheet 1Sx22 elaborately printed in colors. Accurate, reliable, useful indispen- sable. You get it free in the New York Sunday World of July g, but you must order from newsdealer in ad- vance, as edition is limited. Map will be found in the center of the Maga- zine, ready to remove and tack on the wall.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

nected buildings on the farm of Ar thur POmerOy about two miles from
 Suffield Center were burned about midnight, causing a loss estimated at
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

about $5,0OO. The buildings were struck by lightning during a heavy storm. They included two tobacco barns, stable, tool shed and other buildings. The dwelling house a short distance away was saved.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

Scenes like the one shown in the picture have been common in most of the large cities of the United States in which the national guardsmen have been entraining on their way to serv-
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

A very attractive outfit is here achieved in white tussOre silk with a printed border, which is featured on the cape collar, cuffs and on the bot tom of the coat as well as the white panama hat, which is crowned and edged with the silk. The belt fastens under the left arm instead of in front.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

ice on the Mexican border The men march through city streets, frequently escorted by relatives and friends and preceded by the regimental bands. In the picture the band is seen "playing" the men into the train.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

arran gements for celebrating the might before" with open house. The New Britain Branch of the Machin- ists' Union will have a smoker at which prominent orators from Ohio and New York will speak Matta- bessett Tribe, l. o. R. M., will also entertain it's members also some from other cities in Judd's hall this eve- ming.
 Boy Scouts to Do Duty.
 The Boy Scouts of the city are to assist the committee in charge of the Fourth of July celebration at Walnut Hill park tomorrow evening" Detailed duty will be assigned to all the scouts when they arrive at the park Members of the following troops are ordered to report within the lines where the fireworks will be displayed promptly at 6:45 D. m.: Troops 1, 3, 4, ', 8, g, 10, II, 12, and Troop 1, Berlin. Each boy is to appear in uni form and with staff if he has one
 The following program will be renz dered by the American band tomor- row evening from ' to 9 o'clock at Walnut Hill park
 America.
 March, "soldiers of the King (re-
 quested) Parry Overture, Tancred. ......... Rossini
 Popular Hits. Won Tilzer Grand Selection, Faust" .Gounod
 American Patrol' ..... Meacham Selection, The Heart of Paddy
 Whack' (requested) ........ Ball
 Popular Hits ............ Lampe Selection, Blue Paradise" (request-
 ed) .............. EySler
 Popular Hits Snyder Finale-From Grand American
 Fantasia ............. Herbert
 The Universal band is to play to- morrow afternoon at Walnut Hill park for the children's exercises.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-03

Dr. Georginia Monks has received word of the death of, her mother in Pennsylvania
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
LIBERAL AMOUNT OF
NEWS items BEING
GIVEN TO BANNER

We are very pleased with the way
our readers all over the city and sur
rounding community have been con-
tributing locals and news items to the
Banner.
We are always glad to mention the
coming and going of your friends and
also to receive other items of news
value to the people outside of your
own community. When you do not
have the time to write the items they
will be carefully taken care of, if you
will just call us, phone 21, and give
us the details. We are making the
Banner the best paper in the COM
munity, a paper alive to the needs of
"Belding, Bigger and Better"
Send the Banner your items and
give it the patronage a good live pap
ed deserves in the community. Tell
your friends about the Banner. Talk
to and get them interested in making
this city and community better all the
time. All announcements of import
ance and happenings of note are
found in the Banner columns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
COUNTY PIONEER
SOCIETY TO MEET
IN IONA AUGUSTA
OLD INDIAN CHIEFS SON WILL
APPEAR IN NATIVE COSTUME
AND WILL TALK

Wednesday, August 2 is the day
set for the annual meeting of the
Ionia County Pioneers society at the
Church of Christ in Ionia.
The program is in charge of j. Lee
Fowle and is to consist of campfire
songs, readings in old time costumes,
jolly male quartets. An address will
also be given by Lee M. Hutchins of
Grand Rapids on historical reminis-
censes, etc. Mr.. Ne Cake, a grand
son of the Indian chief who sold sup
plies to the first white settlers in
Ionia county, will talk too. Mr.. Ne
Cake will be here in native costume
and will sing Indian songs to the edi-
fcation of all present.
There will be picnic dinner, sup
plemented by an old-fashioned boiled
dinner at IL o'clock sharp.
A grand exhibition Of old-time
travelling paraphernalia, furniture,
utensils, commodities, costumes, etc,
will be shown.
Come and bring some relic along
this line handed down from your fore
fathers. Others want to see it. +.
Don't fail until you are laid on the
shelf to join the Ionia County Pion-
eer society. Everybody is eligible
who has lived in the county 80 years.
Join now, life membership so cents.
August 2 at Ionia Disciple church,
IL o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
MISS MARIE REED
BRIDE OF DR.. WILTON

A very pretty wedding occurred IN
the Demorest flat Saturday afternoon
when Miss Marie Austin Reed, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clark p. Reed,
and DR.. Orvie Nathan Wilton were
married by the Rev. A. j. Blair, the
beautiful ring service being used.
The wedding took place in the new
ly furnished apartments which the
couple are to occupy. A color scheme
of pink and white was carried out
throughout the rooms, which were
profusely decorated with pink and
white Rambler roses, pink and white
sweet peas and asparagus fern.
The bride wore a beautiful white
net gown and carried an arm bouquet
of pink roses. The wedding gifts were
many and beautiful.
Following the ceremony which oc-
Cured at three-thirty o'clock, dainty
refreshments were served, the Misses
Ann Bracken and Bernice Lessiter, as
sisting.
The newly welded couple left for
a short motor trip topoints of interest
about the state.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. Wilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
don Griffin, son and daughter of Char
lotte; Mr.. Harold Wilton Of Union
City; and Mrs. T.. r. Vincent and son,
Elmo of st. Johns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
WORK ON ADDITION
TO RICHARDSON
SILK co. STARTED

Contractor A. w. Morgan of Grand
Rapids is pushing the work of the
Richardson Silk Company addition to
the limit. Price Bros, who have the
sub-contract, have the machinery for
driving the piles in position and this
morning began driving. In all about
one hundred and sixty-five piles will
be driven. They will range in length
from twelve to twenty-five feet. 1t
will require about one week to drive
them and two weeks longer to get
the concrete piers placed upon them.
Twelve piers will be placed in the mill
race.
While the piers are being placed
the mill race is drained. Consequently
the power plant has been connected
with the steam turbine at the Belding
Bros. e. Co., plant. The power plant
is synchronized with the turbine and
cannot be topped. 1t will run con-
tinuously until the mill race can be
used unless some accident occurs. In
this event it will be necessary to call
the Golfer dam at Smyrna into use or
use a heavy motor to start the gen.
orators. The city is now being light
ed from the power FURNISHED at the
Golfer dam.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
GROWING CROPS ARE
RESPONDING FAST
TO GOOD WEATHER
HAY AND GRASS CROPS ARE IN
ABUNDANCE THIS
SEASON

The farm crops are now growing
at record speed. Journeys through
the country now would convince any
one of the fact. While corn is not
as far ahead as usual, the excellent
growing weather now prevailing will
advance it to schedule very fast.
The farmers will be blessed with
an abundance of hay this year. The
growth has been rank, yet it is not
course. The rainy season closed just
in time for haymaking and the work
of housing is being rushed. Beans
are looking fine, and a good acreage
is being grown. Fruits are making
fast gains; some of the early apples
are now ripening. While cherries
are scarce, they are of good quality.
Wheat and rye are almost ripe.
Because of the April and May rains
much of the work usually done on the
farms during these months has been
delayed to later in the season. Con-
sequently farmers are all busy. They
are optimistic of the season now,
however, and expect the growing sea-
son to close with the usual success
achieved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
BAND CONCERTS
DREW HUNDREDS
ONE EVERY WEEK
CITIZENS ENJOY HEARING THE
BOYS PLAY-NEW SELEC-
TIONS BEING LEARNED

Hundreds of people attended the
band concert given by the local band
just east of the Banner office Wednes-
day night. The boys rendered some
choice selections in a very able way.
There is no doubt but that the citizens
of the community appreciate the con-
certs. This fact is attested by the
way they come out to hear them. The
lawn was well-filled last week with
listeners, and the street was lined
with automobiles filled with people.
A concert is to be given every We'd
nesday evening if possible. The boys
are learning new selections constant
ly and the programs will be varied
enough to make them of interest to
the crowd every time. You cannot
afford to miss one Of them. Besides
enjoying the music you encourage the
members of the band who are doing
all they can to make the Belding band
second to none in the state.
The program for next Wednesdays
concert follows:
1. National Reform .... ...... March
2. Loading up the Mandy Lee. 80.
Popular Song
3. Kiss of Spring 49,. -. Rolfe
a. Memories. s.......... Popular Song
5. Golden Crescent-Overture Miller
6. Woodland Whispers-Cornet. -.
Duet. .......... .Fleck and Gould
Z. Sacred Overture-"Throw Out
the Life Line. al. Hayes
8. Thunderer March. ...... .Sousa
8. Along the Rocky Road to Dublin
Popular Song
10. Star Spangled Banner. ...
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
COMMERCE BOARD
DISCUSSED SCHOOLS
At NOON LUNCHEON
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO>AS-
SIST BOARD OF EDUCATION l.
IN BUILDING PLAN

The question of building additional
rooms to the present school building
to provide for the increased enroll
ment, was the absorbing topic of dis
cussion at the board of commerce
luncheon held this Wednesday noon.
+. A. Washburn was chairman of the
meeting and called on K. G. Lloyd,
president of the board of education,
to present the matter. Talks were
also made. by Supt. j. A. Langston
and w. l.. Goffey from the office of
superintendent of public intruction.
Numerous other board members also
were heard during the symposium.
Following the discussion, in which
the proposed plans for building that
were defeated at thep polls aweek ago,
We're again taken up, committee OF
five men was appointed to act with
the board of education in evolving
some plan to meet the present con-
tested condition. The committeeman
appointed were: Z. 4. Chapple, Clyde
A. Knapp, A. S. Dimmick, Brinton F..
Hall and W. p. Hetherington.
Brinton f. Hall announced that at
"a the next meeting of the board of COM
merce, Alvah III. Brown, chairman Of
the Kent county road commission,
would be here to discuss plans for inn
proving the road through this and
Kent counties to Grand Rapids. 1t is
also intended to have large delega-
ton from along the route present, too,
he said.
G.. f. Wortley, as chairman of the
committee to look up a possible per-
son to establish a greenhouse here,
reported that his committee had found
a party in Grand Rapids who was
looking for site and that he had
made one trip to the city to look over
the project. Prospects looked good
to the prospective greenhouse man
and he will return within the next
week to go into the matter more thor
oughly.
Secretary Gunsolus reported that
some work had been done on securing
an iron foundry for the city and that
a prospective manufactures had al
ready been on the ground investigat-
ing the outlook. The party would ask
the donation of a site. but would con-
struct his own buildings. Further
word is expected within a week.
w. A. Wilder was appointed to act
as chairman of the next meeting of the
commerce board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
WELL KNOWN YOUNG
PEOPLE MARRIED HERE

Relatives and friends to the number
of sixty-fve gathered at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. f. Fisher at one
o'clock Wednesday, July IL, to wit
ness the marriage of their daughter
Florence Louise, to Mr.. Paul r. Young
of Leslie, Mich. Rev. A. j. Blair per-
formed the ceremony.
The house was very artistically dec
grated with galardias, brown-eyed Su-
sans, daisies and ferns by Miss Iris
McElroy.
At the approach of the bridal party
Miss Marguerite Lamb sang, "Belov-
ed, it is Morn" accompanied by Mrs
j. Byron Cook. Miss Eleanor Fisher
sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor
and Mr. Edward Van Antwerp of Ben.
ton Harbor assisted as best man.
The bride was dressed in white net
and carried white roses, while Miss
Fisher wore dress of pink crepe dc
chine and carried pink roses.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Young received the con-
gratulations of their many friends, af-
ter which a three-course luncheon was
served by the Misses Iris McElroy
Ola Little, Esther Pinkham, Nina
Weeks, Anna Larsen, Vera Robinson
Marguerite Lamb and Eva Bulmer
Mrs. II. A. Lamb assisted as mistress
of-ceremonies.
At four o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Young
left by auto for Grand Rapids and
other points.
Mrs. Young has lived practically all
of her life in Belding with the excep-
tion of two years spent at Ypsilanti
Normal College, and four years as
teacher in the schools of Leslie, Mich.
Mr.. Young is popular druggist Of
Leslie.
The best wishes of their many
friends go with them.
Those attending the wedding from
out-of-town were: Mrs. Rankin Young
and Miss Madeline Young. mother
and sister Of the groom; Miss Grace
Fisher, Mrs. Blackmore, Mrs. Mabel
Miner, Mrs. Ben Lumbard. Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Young Of Jackson; Mr..
and Mrs. Benton Bower of Lakeview;
Mr.. and Mrs. Milan Fisher of Green
vile; Mr.. and Mrs. Enosh Howell. Mr..
and Mrs. Roswell Chickering; Mrs.
Cannon and Mrs. Clara Widdicomb of
Grand Rapids and Mrs. Harris Flet-
cher of Ypsilanti.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
LOSSES IN GRATTAN
FIRE TO BE ADJUSTED

M. II. Lazarus of the Chicago Ad-
justing Company of Chicago, was IN
the city last Thursday on his way to
Grattan to assist in. adjusting the
losses in the recent fire there.
The Masonic lodge held policy for
$3.50 on their part of the building and
$500 on the furniture and lodge para
phernalia- E. L. Brooks. had $500
on the building and 5000 on fixtures;
f. J. Hatchew's stock was insured for
$4,000, and his household goods for
$500. He was expecting to meet the
insurance adjusters and the claims
will be settled. There is some talk
of another building being put up on
the site again if. satisfactory arrange
ments can be made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
TYPICAL CIRCUS DAY
BROUGHT BIG CROWD

Regardless of the incessant heat of
Saturday, many of the people from
Belding and vicinity went to the Hag-
enbeck- Wallace circus at Greenvilie.
1t was typical circus day, being dry
and dusty besides being hot. Attend
ers were also impressed with the fact
that the circus grounds were located
in low depressed place, shut in by
hills pn all sides, and excluding any
breeze that might pass.
The fact that the same circus had
been in Ionia Friday and that Ring
ling Bros. had been to Grand Rap
ids the week before had considerable
effect on the size of the Greenville
crowd Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
TENNIS AND RACKET
CLUB WAS LAUNCHED
ON FRIDAY NIGHT
w. E. DUNHAM HEADS ORGANI-
ZATION.-EXPECT FORTY TO
BECOME MEMBERS

Tennis enthusiasts organized a
tennis and racket club here Friday
night. They met in Hotel Belding, a
good many fans turning out. w. Z.
Dunham was elected president of the
organization; Carroll C. G. DAILY was
made treasurer and manager and
Clayton Knapp, secretary.
1t was decided at the Friday night
meeting to make the dues of the or
ganization twenty-five cents per
month during the playing season. Be
cause of the need of some funds to
prepare suitable grounds and provide
some equipment many of the members
will pay four months in advance.
:, Ten persons became members of the
club Friday evening. From conver-
sation with other people in the city
members are confident that between
thirty or forty members can be Sc
cured. These people will be urged to
come out to meeting to be held in
Hotel Belding next Friday evening
when final plans for starting activi-
ties in the club will be laid. Al com
mittee on membership was appointed
and will solicit all probable members
in an effort to get them out to Fri
days meeting. Ladies and girls es-
pecially will be urged to become
members. Several girls have already
joined.
An effort will be made to procure
three or four grounds SO as to al
low all members to play or practice
as often as possible. The grounds on
West Main street near the foot of
Pearl street have been secured and
work was begun fitting it for practice
the first of the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
w. j. Bryan Coming
As Special Lecturer

The local Chautauqua commit
tee has received word from the
management Of the coming Chau-
tauqua that William Jennings
Bryan will appear here as a spec
ial attraction on the second day.
This will bring the Ex-Secretary
of State to this city Wednesday,
August 2. Word has not been re-
ceived as to his sbuject, but ev-
eryone is assured that il will be
a live one. Mr.. Bryan is one Of
the greatest, if not the greatest,
orators of the United States to-
day.
Holders of season tickets will
be admitted to the Chautauqua
grounds without extra charge.
Single admission. while not de-
finitely settled, will probably be
close to $1.00. Mr.. Bryan will
come here on the morning train ON
August and will remain for the
day. The local committee is
greatly pleased TO be able to an
the commoner.
nounce the coming Of Mr.. Bryan,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
GRAND CHIEF OF HONOR
D. OF H. WAS HERE

Mrs. Lottie b. Whipple of Battle
Greek, grand chief of honor of the
Degree of Honor, was in the city a
few days last week in consultation
and conference with the officers and
members of the order here.
Mrs. Whipple was here for the .pur-
pose of injecting a little more enthus-
iasm into the work. She says like all
other fraternal organizations the De-
gree of Honor has its cups and
downs" and that local branches in
many places need revival of interest
and new life frequently. The prin-
cipals, aims and objects of the order
she says are of high standard and
universally it is in a prosperous con-
dition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
CHECKER GAME
PLAYED BY EXPERT
WITH LOCAL TALENT

C. A. Ford of Brooklyn, Mich, edi-
tor of the Brooklyn Exponent, and
secretary and, treasurer of the Mich
igan Checker Players association,
was in the city Tuesday and in the
evening engaged ID. w. lie Valley and
VIM. Upholt in several games of
checkers at Hotel Belding.
Mr.. Ford is an expert at the game
but could get no advantage over Mr..
lie Valley, who is also some checker
player. Mr.. Upholt although making
no profession of beins high up in the
art, held him down very close. Mr..
Ford is endeavoring to enthuse for a
big checker playing convention to be
held in Lansing January /.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19

An automobile party Of twenty-four
people went to Hastings, Nashville,
Grand Rapids and Reeds Lake Sun
day. They took dinner at the Barry
hotel in Hastings and supper in Grand
Rapids. In the party were: Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Coon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Schlegel, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Klock, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Godfrey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Friedly, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Friedly and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Waldo, Mr. and Mrs. ID. ID.
Skellenger, Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Kohn,
Matt Kohn and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Knapp.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
Bonding School District
Issue to be Re-submHted

Immediately following the meeting of the board of
commerce this Wednesday at which five E. E.
Chappe, Clyde A Knapp, A. S. Dimmick Brnton F. Hall
and w. p Hetherngton appointed to confer with
the board of education regarding the proper to
make in solving the school house question: the committee
whole went to the Central building and thoroughly
considered the matter.
The committee unanimously approved the plans as
set forth by the board in the recent annual meeting and
which defeated by three votes that is, they all
agreed that for the best interest of the district
construct four each end north and south of
the Central building
The matter of bonding the district for $4,000 to
make the proposed improvement will be re-submtted to
the voters of the district at special election While
the date is not definitely decided will very probably
held Friday, July 28. The Banner expects to have
thorough discussion of the proposed plans in weeks
issue. Look for notice Of special meeting
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
Shot a Blue Racer

Eugene Edmonds and his dog
rounded up a big blue racer recently
at his farm and not wishing to tackle
the reptile with a club, he procured
his shotguA On returning to the
battle-ground the dog had chased the
snake up small tree and Mr.. Ed
monds banged away at him and blew
his head off. The snake was some
thing less than six feet long.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
Buy Your Chautauqua
Tickets of Guoronfors

Season tickets for the coming
Chautauqua to begin here August
/, are now on sale at many of the
stores along the business streets
and may also be secured from
members of the committee and 9TH
ers. The Banner has a supply Of
tickets and will be. pleased to
supply anyone desiring them.
The price Of the tickets is $3.50
for adults and $1.25 for children.
No tickets will be sold below this
price. The price will be raised to
$500 after the first day Of the
chauta,iqua and besides the chau-
tauqua company will derive the
benefit instead Of the local commit
tee. Buy your tickets early and
assist the local guarantors in MAX
ing good their guarantee. Single
admissions TO all numbers would
cost $770.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
Workman Was Injured

William Hansen, of Greenville, a
brother of Ernest Hansen of this
city, and who is employed by Price
Bros. in placing TIE foundation for
the new addition st the plant OF the
Richardson Silk Company, got his
faot badly = ~ I'd Tuesday when ii
twelve by twelve timber fell cn :. it.
Ilo with ocher ' vrrhmen were siding
the timber ilto the mill rae for, a
foundation or he pile driver. In
some way It q pped off the skids
supporting it and tell over tv > feet.
Hansen is Iblc to be around the
t,eets, but VAS advised by his phys;.
cian to keep Of he foot for a wees.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19
Playing in st. Johns

The local base ball club left this
Wednesday morning for st. Johns
where they will stage a two-day ex-
hibit with the club Of that city. st.
Johns will come here Saturday, July
20.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-19

We have several pianos in near
building on which the titles have re-
verted back to us. We will sell them
for the unpaid balance due. Terms
can be arranged. Address, Cable
Piano Co, 1416 Division Ave, Grand
Rapids.--adv. 3wk