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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
GRAND TRUNK HEAD
WRITES LETTER TO
BOARD SECRETARY
PRES. f. ]. CHAMBERLAIN SAYS
RAILROADS IN MICHIGAN DO
NOT PAY EXPENSES

In response TO the resolutions
adopted at the board of commerce
luncheon held two weeks ago in which
request was to be made of the Grand
Trunk Railroad to extend branch of
it's track from Saranac or Lowell
through Belding to Greenville. E. j..
Chamberlain, president of the road
has written Secretary Gunsolus as fol-
lows:
Montreal, Quebec,
February 10, 1916.
Mr.. X. C. Gunsolus, Secretary,
Belding Board of Commerce,
Belding, Michigan,
Dear Sir: l have yours of the Sth,
quoting resolution Of your board rel
ative to extension of the Grand Trunk
railway from Greenville, through
Belding, to either Saranac or Lowell.
Under circumstances, we would be
very glad to consider this application,
but owing to the conditions which
exist through adverse legislation, and
the increased expenses of the rail-
roads caused by higher wages and cost
of material, with no corresponding
increase in freight and passenger
rates, it is impossible to get stock
holders to advance any money for the
construction of new mileage. 1t is
probable at the present time, there is
not railroad in Michigan that is
earning and paying its fixed charges
and maintenance of property.
Very truly yours,
f. J. Chamberlain, President.
While the tone of Mr.. Chamber
lain's letter is not very optimistic IL
is known to be fact that the Grand
Trunk officials are investigating the
proposition. Their representative, w.
T. Tuer, was in the city only few
days after the adoption of the resolu-
tion by the board investigating the
local conditions, with the intentions of
reporting back to his company. While
here he procured a half dozen copies
Of the Banner containing the resolu-
tions. He stated that while the COM
pany might not be able to comply with
the request at the present time it was
probably a matter of months until
something could be done locally that
give this city two roads.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
Swapping Cold Weather

Sunday night was the coldest one
we have had this winter, according
to the thermometer register in diff
ferent localities in the city. 1t began
with the zero mark about 8 o'clock
p. m, and at o'clock Monday morn
ing the thirty below Indicator was
reached in some places.
Gilbert Chase, (Henry) the night
clerk at Hotel Belding says at FIVE
o'clock Sunday afternoon the ther-
mometer there registered Is above
zero; at IL p. m, ten below, and at
5 o'clock Monday morning, 20 below.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
Suit and Orercoat Sale

On page two Of the Banner this
week you will find the large adver-
tisement of The Hub, telling about
the many exceptional values in suits
and overcoats offered to men and boys
at the store. Very attractive prices
are offered in good dependable mer-
chandise Read the ad this week sure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
Birthday Dinner

Friday, February II was Mrs.
Henry Skellenger's 63d birthday and
she entertained in honor of the occa-
sion Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Wise, Mr..
and Mrs. Jake Wise, Mrs. Susan
Krupp, Rostan Skellenger, Andrew
Skellenger of Grand Rapids and Mrs.
Susan Mehney and son Ross. A fine
chicken pie dinner was served by Mrs.
Skellenger and after a pleasant af-
ternoon the guests departed, leaving
quite number of lovely presents as
reminders of the occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
SUNDAY SCHOOLS HAVE
ARRANGED FOR CONTEST

The local Methodist Sunday school
and the Methodist Sunday school Of
Ionia have entered into a contest. The
main points in the work will be the in
creasing Of membership in the schools
and also increased collections The
contest will begin next Sunday. The
date for its closing will be determined
at a later time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
NOTICE

NOTICE
Belding city taxpayers. Pay your
taxes on or before February 25 or
hey win be returned to the county as
the books will be closed on that date.
G. a. Rowley, Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16

be made will be in force from Wed
nesday, February 16, to and including
Tuesday, February %. Remember,
there will be no more extra votes af-
ter Tuesday and until the closing hour
on Tuesday subscriptions will count
only according to the regular schedule
of votes. See the contest manager il
you are in doubt about anything.
1-On every three ten year sub
scriptions we will award $4,000 extra
votes.
2-On every three five year sub
scriptions we will award $4,000 extra
votes.
3-On every s15 turned in on sub
scription not included in the two
above offers we will award 10000 ex-
ira votes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
REFUSED CITYS BONDS
BUT NOW OWN THEM

City officials were surprised today,
Wednesday, at receiving five coupons
of the recent paving bond issue. for
payment. The bonds were sent here
by the first and Old, Detroit National
Bank as owners. This institution re-
fused to accept the city's bonds after
making a successful bid last August.
The bonds were purchased by the
Splitter, Roerick company of Toledo.
Evidently the Detroit bank has chang
ed its mind about the stability Of the
bonds.
Mrs. j. Frank Wood was called to
Breckenridge Saturday by the death
Of her grandfather, w. r. Puffer.
Want ads work while you resi-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16

o. ID. Cole has moved his family TO
Ionia. He had been occupying the
Thomas Brooks house on the north
side.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
F. & A. M. Communication

r. q a. Nj. communication
There will be special communica-
tion Of Belding lodge No. 355 +. e.
A. M. Thursday evening, February IL
for work in the EA degree. All
brothers requested to be present.
j. Byron Cook, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16

Dancing party at Hubbell hall
February 22.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16

Want ads work while you rest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16

Larger circulation than all
other wecklies combined
I'm it's territory.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
DON'T FORGET DANCE At
BARB A RIA " ORTIZ
HOTEL HALLOWEEN

Well, how about it? Are you going
to that Halloween Supper and Dance
al the Barbara Worth Hotel Tuesday
night, the biggest affair that ever HIT
Ell Centric, thereby opening up prim-
rose path through the hitherto untrod
den social forest Or are We goins
TO let it go hang and, during the com
ing winter, sit around twiddling u
Il umbs and looking through the fam
ry album, meanwhile casting languish-
i.g glances acress the room at her, OF
possibly arguing politics with her hon
Liable ga, or holding Mas knitting,
Fine prospect ahead for the coming
winter, now isn't it?
Do you think the Barbara Worth
Hotel was erected and is being run
Just on the principle that 1t $ good I,
look at and talk about Certainly no.
= hat hotel was built as an addition l.
ii Centre and the Valley, and is he-
irg run for valley people and in t'-
-. osv~ u tle salleJ, a"d uhdef thoS'
circumstances don't YOU think it or.
->e,ou44u,e tns.t the Vattey and ITS ne (.
dents should help to keep it go.I
to make it a meeting place, to utii e
it for all social affairs and above i,
to patronizc it when you come to 'l,
city for a few da' S, whether you
clothed inkhalIi or in varsity So
Stop and reflect for thirty secon
friends and see if that doesn't j.
about hit the nail on the head. 3
let's all get together and start the / !
a-rolling and see what we can do g
brighten up the social lamp of this e
tropols of Southern California I
first move on everyone's part is
attend the dance Tuesday evening
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

FOR SALE-11 head, coming two
year olds, heifers, springers. One
pure bred Holstein bull, 16 months
old, from state farm at Patto,. 9
Duroc Jersey sows, fallov SON 10
pigs, months old. les south,
on 4th street, A. E. Ming If
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

From San Francisco
No. 20 arrives I'll Centre at 1920
! No. SO arrives III Centre at 5:35
p. IN.
To San Francisco
No. So arrives FL Centre at SIZE
a. m.
No. 81 arrives ~ Centre AZ $40
p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
,od Investment--A Classified Want AID

FOR SALE--63 cows, "a hogs and
farm ng tools, with 8 years lease
at $40 per acre. One mile sotuh,
one mile cast of Meloland. r. +. d.
B, 49, Nishi. 1923
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

For service and quality bring ycr
kodak work to Evan Davis StTu
near the postoffice Special ?ri, cs
IN large duplicate orders. Ad
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

This reception gown for small
afternoon affairs is developed in
figured black taffeta. The skirt
is wide. box plated In the front. SOFT
silk net forms the bodice. which fea-
lures puffy sleeves. The corsage or
wax flowers IS Il novelty.
-ndergarments for stout women
need roominesS. but anything border
ing on the clumsy or bulky Is out OF
the question To get the comfortable.
roomy ct. therefore. these garments.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

WANTED-Stock to pasture, have 80
acres alfalfa, 80 acres corn and ITO
acres barley pasture, miles north
east Of Calipatria. Call of phone
Valley Lumber Go. 1923
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

SEED-New crop, first
quality; prompt shipment. Order
direct from greatest producing sec
ton. Write for prices and free
sample Be sure to state amount
wanted. Leo Turner, Yuma, Ariz.
11-25.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

MULES FOR SALE-1wo are about
8 years old, two younger, gentle and
ready for work G. w. James, Holt
vile R 2. 1876
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

FOR SALE-Will sell cheap or trade
for for good dairy cows, modern
room bungalow, good location. Adj
dress II. 4l9, Imperial Valley Press.
FOR SALE-15 two-year old, heifers
and steers in good condition. Box
1877, Seeley.
FOR SALE-Three Berkshire brood
sows, bred; one Duroc boar; seven
feeder shoats; few tons good loose
alfalfa hay. On Crawford ranch,
miles south of Date school and Y
mile west.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Duroc Jer-
sey boars, sows and G Its, with pa
pers. Jack Kissee Ranch, a miles
west, u mile south of Ell Centre.
1927
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

like all the other dress requisites. must
be scientifically cut and made. There
are perfect garments made of dainty
vet durable. material. REINFORCED
where the stout woman's garments
necessarily get the greatest wear. so
that the full usefulness Of the garment
is assured and the time of service pro-
longed.
The coat dress Of Russian inspira
ton will be very popular for early fay
street wear ANNA MAY
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
Big Free Auction at
Imperial, Sat-, Nov. A

and Of the farmers Of Imperial Val
monthly held Imperial the first Of which
will be held Saturday, Nov. A.
Many articles for which they have further use
which would conduct private SALE For the con
such these sales viii be held The services OF an aue
avalng himself fthis
needed will be at at all
in w the SALE
the blank below make Of the articles will h"~
Imperial Saturday Nov a. and to C. Burt IMPERIAL in
Those wishing Mr. Burt
personally find him Varney Bros store in Imperial
To Nj g c. Burt Manager Imperial Free Auction Sale mper-
ial Calfo "a
following Imperial for Sale No
vember 4:
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
PASTURE AN,D PRODUCE

FOR SALE--Milo maize, threshed,
SLIGO per cwt. G. G. Hussey, See
ley. If
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

FOR RENT-Small rooming house.
Inquire of C. A. Shafer, 7th and
Broadway. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
ia AAttElu
NESTBOUND

Train service between DINieinnd and
Coyote Wells every alternate Wednes-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27

FOR RENT--REAL ESTATE
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
FURNITURE

VANTED-We pay highest prices TO-
second hand goods. McCune Furn'
h,re Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
WANTED--LIVE STOCK

WANTED-Fat cows and bulls. Drol
us a card. Davidson & Symmes, E
Centric. G 212M-S0. Nov I6
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-27
LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN

IOST-Lost, strayed or stolen, one
jersey cow, u brand, 6 refers, {;
white, brindle, 2 black and white
Please notify d. Abs, a miles east
1 mile north of FL Centre.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
Secretary Grants New Charters.

The secretary of state has issued a
charter to the Peoples Supply Com
pany of Greenville with a capital Of
$4,000. The officers are: J. c. Toll.
day. president and treasurer; c. B.
Holiday, vice president, and ]. H.
Mullinax. secretary.
The Pickens Lumber Company has
filed notice of an increase in capital
from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Farmers Mercantile Company
Of Leo has ben chartered with a cap
ital Of $4,000. The officers are: John
J. Hanna, president; S. D. Hanna.
vice president, and E. D. Hanan. sec
rctary I'd treasurer.
The Jones-Taylor Hardware Com
pany of Laurens has been chartered
by the secretary of state with capi.
tai of $4,000. The officers are: R..
Fleming Jones, president and treas
urer, and J. Arthur Taylor, vice pres
ident and secretary.
The Spsrtanburg Cooperative
Creamery has been commissioned
with a capital Of $4,000. The peti'
ticners are Paul V. Moore. Gabriel
Cannon and J. B. Cannon.
The Southern Aseptic Fibre Com
pany of Columbia has been commits
stoned with capital of $4,000.
The Inland Navigation Company
has been commissioned by the secre.
tary of state to operate a line OF
steamships between Charleston,
Georgetown and Beaufort. The new
company has minimum capital stock
of $1,000 with the right to increase to
$4,000. The petitioners are H. H.
Ficken. H. l.. Erckmann and James
Allan.
A commission has been issued to
the Carolina Fish Company Of Green
vile Wv, capital Of $4,000 Tho
petitioners are JOIN, L. Dew, !. e.
Carter and p. B. Langston.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
TREATING ULCERS OF eoRaEA
Touch All Parts of Sore With Stick OF
Nitrate Of Silver-Bathe With
Solution Of Salt Water.

Ulcers Of the cornea in calves may
be caused by several things, such as;
bruises, assesses, or boards from fox
tail; or it may be the: result Of a Sc
we're attack Of pink eye. You can tell
ulcers Of the cornea from pink eye by
means Of the discharge. Instead Of
puss you will find an acid, watery fluid.
II it should be ulcer Of the cornea, Or
ulcers formed by very violent cases
of the pink eye, the treatment Is about
the same. Take stick Of nitrate OF
silver, sharpen as you would 3 pencil,
get an attendant to hold the head Of
the calf, keeping the eyelids back, and
touch all parts Of the ulcer lightly with
the stick of silver nitrate. Wait few
minutes and bathe eyes with a solu-
ton Of salt water.
Repeat this operation in about three
days. Unless you have a distinct pro-
lection on the cornea Of the eye, do
not use the caustic treatment. Battle
several times a day with sulphate OF
zinc, Is grains to half pint ct soft
water. Protect the eyes from flies,
sunlight, etc. -
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
STORAGE Plant for Greenville.

Greenville.-The farm demonstra-
ton department or the cooperative
extension department in agriculture
and home economics Of Clemson Col
lege will soon take up with the busi-
ness men Of Greenville, through the
chamber Of commerce, the advisable
ity of establishing in this city a pack
ing house. W. W. Long, state agent,
made this statement recently while
he was in Greenville.
The matter will be approached from
two viewpoints The department OF
farm work of which Mr.. Long is the
chief will make an investigation to de-
termine whether or not sufficient
number of hogs are raised in the state
to justify packing house. and the
chamber Of commerce, acting for the
business men of Greenville will deter
mine W hether or not the packing
house would be economically justified
after the cost, the probable volume OF
business and the future effects OF
the proposed packing house are con-
sidered fully.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

Capt. John P. Gray. aged rs, a Con-
federate veteran, died at his home in
Allendale recently.
John T. Duncan has announced that
he will again be candidate for gov
ernor.
In the recent West Point competl-
tive examination held at York, W. w.
Dixon, Jr., OF Winnsboro was the sue
cessful contestant receiving the ap-
pointment. according to advices con-
yeyed in telegram from Congress-
man D. E. Finley Of the Fifth district.
The impending strike Of bricklay-
ers and plasterers in Columbia has
been ayerted, at least for the next six
months.
The Hampton Herald is the name OF
a new paper published every Friday
a. Hampton.
Gov. Manning has appointed the
following county commissioners foi
Orapgeburg; w. E. Atkinson OF Or
angeburg, T. L. Connor Of Ferguson,
A 4. Dantzler of Elloree, L. K Ether
edge ii .<orth, George H. Whisonant
OF Cope, Thomas L. Gleaton OF Spring
field and D. L. Hhoad Of BFanchville.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
REMOVING DOORS FROM MILK
Federal investigators Have Oiseos.
cred Method to Remove unpleas-
ant Smells and Tastes.

A method has been discovered BY
the federal investigators for removing
disagreeable odors and favors from
milk. The taste caused by COWS eat.
ing wild onions or garlic can be re-
moved by blowing filtered and washed
air through the milk for thirty to
sixty minutes, according to the
strength of the favor to be removed.
It is necessary to heat the milk to
temperature Of las degrees, as air
blown through cold milk In simiiar
manner does not remove the disagree
able flavor. It also has tendency
to turn the fat into butter. Il was
found that the onion favor is removed
more quickly when milk is heated to
100 degrees, but this tends to produce
a cooked taste and also reduces the
cream line. In the case Of cream with
favors of this kind, the same method
can be used, except that It requires q
slightly longer treatment. The loss In
evaporation by using this method
amounts to two or three per cent.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
RID. MEN SELECT COLUMBIA
Next Annual Convention Will Be Held
There July 4-5.-Executive Com
mittee Meets.

Columbia-The Rural Letter Car
riers' Association Of South Carolina
has chosen Columbia as its next con-
vention city, the annual meeting to
be held here July and 5. This action
was taken few days ago by the ez-
ecutive committee which met in the
rooms of the Columbia Chamber Of
Commerce. The members Of the exec
uitve committee are: o. G. Nuna-
maker of Irmo, B. Y. Young of Pros
perity and T. E. Wicker Of Newberry.
in addition to the meeting Of the
state executive committee, the Lexing-
ton county association met here in the
court house and invited the Richland
rural carries to meet with them.
About six Richland carriers were pres
ent and they joined the Lexington as
sociation.
T. E. Wicker, of Newberry, Of the
state executive committee, and for
mer member of the executive commit
tee of the national association, was
present and made few appropriate
remarks. Mr.. Wicker's talk was heard
with interest by the association.
The Lexington association elected
the following officers for this year:
J. E. B. McCartha, president; E. E.
Martin, vice president; W. H. Hare,
secretary; and E. E. Wingard, treas
urer. The following were named as
delegates to the meeting Of the state
convention in Colur 1ia next summer:
S. C. Younginer, W. H. Hare, ]. E.
B. McCartha and L. B. Addy, and the
alternates, Levi Poole, H. D. Crosson,
r. W. NJ. Eleazer and ]. o. Chapman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
...I'iLTARY BILL
NOW IN CONGRESS
MORE SWEEPING CHANGES IN
POLICY THAN PROPOSED BY
PRESIDENT.
FOUR STRIKING FEATURES
Federal Volunteer Force; Enlisted Re-
serve; Federalization Of National
Guard and an Officers Reserve.

Washington.-The first of the ma
tional preparedness measures to reach
either house of Congress for consider
alton was introduced in the senate by
Senator Chamberlain, chairman OF the
military committee, which perfected it
after weeks Of hearings and confer
ences. 1t proposes an even more
sweeping change in military policy
than that outlined by President Wilson
in his annual message, and was de-
scrihed by Mr.. Chamberlain as the
most comprehensive piece of military
legislation ever offered in Congress.
There is no vital difference between
the Senate and House measures and
both committee believe that when the
final bill, which will be agreed upon
in iointc difference committee, has
passed both houses, the president will
be able to affix his signature to a
measure that will do more than he has
asked toward building up an adequate
national defense.
Aside from its plan virtually to
double the regular army and national
guard, the senate bill has four strik.
ing features. They are:
Authorization ofa purely Federal
volunteer force in peace times. the
object sought by Secretary Garrison
in urging the continental army plant.
Authorization for definitely enlist
ed reserve in peace times among men
of every profession or calling whose
training fits them for special duty
either with troops, on lines of COM
munication or supply, or in machine
shops and munitions plants.
liberalization Of the National
Guard under a pay provision designed
to bring this force Immediately into
such relations with the federal govern
nnet that it's training, equipment and
personnel will be under supervision
Of the war department.
Authorization for an officers reserve
and a reserve officers training corps,
which would take in graduates from
military schools and colleges and pro-
vide for ther further development to
command.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
INA I1-01IT
III TTIILs Is1 ~
lD3Alua
NEGLECT VALUE OF RECORDS
Cow Bought at Low Price Not Always
Best lnvestment-Best to Keep
Track of Feed and MIX.

Is the cheaper-priced dairy cow
necessarily the better investment
The question is well answered In the
following instance: A man: wishing
a cow for dairy purposes called upon
dairyman who kept milk records as
well as cost accounts. The buyer con-
fined his attention to two cows. One
OF these would cost him SIS, the other
SITS. The former was In good condi.
ton, but the dairy characteristics were
not as fully developed as they might
have been; the latter was the direct
opposite. The records Of the Two
COWS were shown the buyer, but he
was not as much interested IN records
as he should have been. .He did not
consider it worth while to SIT down
and figure out which would be the bet.
ter investment,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-03-08
Leaps From High Bridge.

Spartanburg.-Samuel Linder, 60
years of age, and resident Of the
Enoree section of the country, being
caught on the C. & w. c. trestle over
the Enoree river jumped from the
structure, more than As feet above the
st1e and escaped with no greater
injury than a dislocated thigh. He
was near the center Of the long
bridge when the train came upon him
and realizing it was certain death to
stay on the trestle he took the only
chance and jumped His body is said
tc have turned over twice in the de.
scent. but he landed feet foremost and
was almost buried in mud bottom Of
the stream. Friends ran to his assist
ance and he was brought to the bank.