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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
NEW STORE FRONT
WILL Be ADDED TO
HUB CLOTHING STORE
MODERN CITY FRONT WITH
OUTSIDE SHOWCASES WILL
REPLACE OLD

Fristoe q Divine, properietors Of
The Hub, "The New Way Store" have
closed a contract with Glenn l..
Pierce Of Ionia to place new up-to-
date front in the building occupied by
them. When completed the new front
will be one of the best in the state.
The plans, drawn by Frank p. Allen
of Grand Rapids, call for large, all
glass front windows ten feet deep
and extending along the sidewalk line
over the other windows. Inside the
showcases will be an arcade, where
shoppers may be permitted to view
the merchandise offered by the store,
without being exposed directly to the
weather. The two entrances to the
store will be placed near the doors
to the upper floors. The arrangement
of the doors will be similar to those
in the Belding Bros. block occupied
by the Banner and the Miller q Har-
ris Furniture company. Specifications
call for oak paneled backgrounds to
the display windows and prism glass
lighting from above.
If materials arrive in time the con-
tractor expects to begin work on the
improvement next Monday. 1t is ex-
pected that he will have enough men
working to complete the job within a
few days. The proprietors anticipate
the completion of the front before the
holiday season begins. The new
front will be a most welcomed addi-
ton to the store and will also add
much to the improvement of .the
street as a trading center. 1t is un-
derstood that other merchants are
contemplating the improving of their
fronts at an early date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
MICHIGAN AND
PENNSYLVANIA TO
BATTLE SATURDAY
MUCH INTEREST BEING SHOWN
IN THE COMING CONTEST.
MANY WILL GO

Considerable interest is centering
around the big foot ball game to be
played between Michigan and Penn
sylvania at Ann Arbor next Satur-
day. Several of the local fans have
purchased tickets for the event and
will go.
Coach Yost has already forgotten
the Cornell defeat in his preparations
for the Pennsylvania game, Satur-
day, when the Wolverines will wind
up their nine-game season. Every
man on the Michigan squad is expect
ed to be in the pink of condition for
the closing game and the coaches are
pulling hard for a big victory that
will redeem the season.
Every man on the team believes
that Michigan outplayed Cornell and
the team as a whole has lost nothing
of its confidence in its own power.
Saturdays battle, to be witnessed by
several of the local fellows, will be
an extra good one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
DEATH OF MARY BEvINS
AT FRANK lUSC0MBS

Mrs. Mary E. Bevins died at the
home of her brother, Frank Lus-
combe, where she was residing, in
Otisco, Friday, November 10, aged
seventy-seven years, six months and
thirteen days. She was taken sick
the Saturday before and pneumonia
developed which quickly carried her
away.
Mrs. Bevins was formerly Miss
Mary Luscombe, and was the sister
of Frank, Stillman and John Lus-
combe. She was married to Alonzo
Bevins, who died at Woodland Lake
about twenty-five years ago. Besides
her brothers she leaves one sister
Margaret Ferris of Long Beach, Cali
fornia.
Charles Hall of Greenville an
adopted son, also survives her. The
funeral service was held at her late
home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
Rev. A. j. Blair officiating, and her
remains were buried in the Otisco
cemetery. Friend from Greenville
and Stanton were present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
CELRITE GROCERY Is
IN ITS NEW QUARTERS

Tuesday morning ]. DeVlieger &
Son, proprietors of the The Celrite
grocery opened up their store in its
new location. The store is now locat-
ed in the Holmes building recently
occupied by Bracken & Jonas. The
new quarters are more centrally To-
Gated than their former stand and
the firm expects continued increase
in business.
The Celrite Grocery was opened
up here over one and one-half years
ago. The proprietors began busi-
ness by using modern up-to-date
methods and a constantly increasing
trade has been developed. The pro-
prietors believe in buying right and
in quantities. They also believe in
persistant and consistent advertising
and this one attribute alone has de-
veloped trade for them and the city
that has been always beneficial.
With the change of location The
Celrite has added many new lines OF
merchandise that will satisfy every
buyer. As always The Celrite has
large advertisement in the Banner
this week telling you of some Of the
good offerings. Be sure to read the
adv. every week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
BElD|NG GRANGE
FAIR DATES ARE SET
FOR DECEMBER a
INTEREST SHOWN rs GOOD. A
BIG EXHIBIT is EXPECTED
FROM FARMERS

The fair to be held in the auditor
ium of the city hall, December ID ID
16, by the oranges in this vicinity,
promises to be the largest ever put
on here by farmers organization.
The board of commerce is co-operat-
ing with the grange to make the COM
ing fair a success.
1t is planned to sell coffee and
sandwiches, while the fair is in pro-
gress, at a nominal charge. This
will undoubtedly prove attractive to
outsiders and will stimulate receipts.
Farmers are invited to exhibit
their products. From the interest
shown it is certain that number of
valuable premiums will be offered.
Further particulars will be given as
the date draws near. Also watch for
a full list of the premiums in later
issue.
All farmers are urged to cooperate
with the grange and the board of
commerce to help make the coming
fair the best one ever held in Ionia
county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
ONE CENT SALE WAS
BIG SUCCESS FOR STORE

The One-Cent sale of Connell's
Drug store held last Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, was the largest
one of it's kind held by this store.
The buyers began to come early
Thursday and continued until late
Saturday night. The success of
former One-Cent sales put on by the
store was far eclipsed. The goods,
all of standard value and recognized
worth, were sold at almost half-price
and hence were sought for by the
buying public.
The success of Banner service was
here shown again in acquainting the
people of Belongs trade territory
with the money saving values at the
store. Hundreds of values of like
nature are offered by the merchants
in the advertising columns of the
Banner each week. You can make
lots of money by reading the adver-
tisements.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
BIBLE CLASS WILL
DISCUSS LIVE TOPICS

Henry Upholt, who has charge of
the Bible class at the Congregational
church as its teacher, is conducting
it with view of using some of the
time for the discussion of live and
interesting topics, along the line of
"Applied Christianity" Mr.. Upholt
believes that much good may result
from taking up practical questions in
civic life and give an opportunity
for all persons to express their views
and engage in their discussion. The
class is growing in membership and
he invites the men especially to come
and take part in the work.
The class meets in the Congrega-
tional church at 11:54 a. jN., and the
topic for next Sunday is: Discussion
will be lead by Mr.. Hockstad, prin-
cipal of the high school. Mr.. Hook
stad has a message for you. Come
and make his acquaintance and get
his viewpoint; some of the subjects
to be taken up by the class in the
near future are as follows: els
Preparedness Challenge to Christ
ianity? %; "Who. Are the Men and
Women You Think a success and
What Makes Them So ?"; "The At
titude of the Church Toward City
Betterment"; "Church Union," Is Il
desirable? If so, on what basis;
"Can Politics Be Made a Desirable
Profession?"; "The Attitude of the
Church Toward Capital and Labor
IL was decided at the meeting last
Sunday that church should be the
social center for clean amusement ac-
tivities, and an invitation to not only
the young people, but the older peo-
ple--the fathers and mothers Of the
city-to make use of the church al
any time for their gatherings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
DEMOCRATIC CANO|.
DATE FOR SHERIFF
WANTS RECOUNT

The Democrat county committee
has decided to ask for recount on
the recent vote for sheriff. Mr.. Low
rey and Mr. Vohlers ran to tie on
the night of election, according to
the best obtainable returns, but on
the following day, Belding furnished
a sensational gain of IL votes for
Lowrey-a claimed clerical error
from the same warh and off the
same piece furnished in the recount
for prosecuting attorney after the
election two years ago. Unofficially,
Mr.. Lowrey's majority now stands
at IL. There has been so little in
terest in local politics the two years
past, that many irregularities, based
upon registration rights, are known
to have been permitted. The vote
is close enough to warrant verif-
cation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
D0RIC CHAP TER O. (. S.
HAD FINE PROGRAM

Doric Chapter o. Z. s. held their
regular meeting Tuesday night, fol-
lowed by fine program presented
by the following: Miss Norma
Loewe, piano solo; Mrs. Insley and
Frank Davis, piano and violin; Miss
Gayla Penton, readings; Miss Loewe,
monologue; Miss Hilton, vocal solo,
closing with the amusing half-hour
play, Beautiful Forever" by Mrs
Earl French, James Banks and Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar Hall, which proved
highly entertaining in the efforts of
the characters to be beautiful for
over" Refreshments were screwed
in the dining room by Mrs. Iva Hull's
division, followed by card playing for
those not finding the hour too late.
All in all the evening was enjoy
able, the Worthy Matron, Mrs. Earr
Wilson, giving most interesting re-
port Of the grand chapter meeting at
Grand Rapids. A committee was ap-
pointed for Thanksgiving benevol-
ppCpg.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
J.H. vanHorn Buried in Dandy

The remains of Jas. H. Van Horn
were brought from Detroit Wedpes-
day, for burial besides those Of his
wife in the Dandy cemetery. His
death occurred Monday, Nov. at
Grace hospital, and was due to sep
ticaemia. He had been making his
home with his daughter, Mrs. III. S.
DeHart, of Detroit, and was sent to
the hospital on account of better fac
ilities for treating the case.
Mr.. VanHorn was born in Dandy
sixty-eight years ago, and had spent
the greater part of his life in that
township. The only surviving chill
dren are: Miss Sadie 'VanHorn, of
Milwaukee, and the above mentioned
daughter. He was cousin of John
and Charles VanHorn and man who
was generally respected by all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
RU N MAGE SALE PAID
CITY HOSPITAL WELL

The lady managers of the Belding
City hospital closed very successful
rummage sale at the Hubbell block
last Saturday evening. The gross re-
ceipts of the ten-day sale amounted
to over two hundred dollars. Almost
all the merchants contributed liberal
ly to the stock of merchandise to be
sold. The rent of the building was
donated by Mr.. Hubbell and the wood
for heating the room was also given.
The hospital has been progressing
nicely the past few months. Jean
Clark, who has been the nurse in
charge since last May, has given all
patients excellent care and has
abundantly satisfied. She has hand
led the work with one assistant, be-
sides the housekeeper. The board is
we'll satisfied with her work and in
terest taken.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
BASKET COMPANY
WAREHOUSE Is DONE

The basket factory warehouse
which was dismantled and removed
to a new location is nearing compile
tion and will soon be put in commits
sion again by Mr.. Chapple: Con-
tractor VIM. Cannon, who had the job
of destruction and construction, says
he only needs two or three days Of
good weather to enable him to put
on the roof and turn the building over
to Mr.. Chapple completed.
The new location will be much
more convenient for the company and
Mr.. Chapple is well pleased with the
change.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
FORMER BELDING GIRL
MARRIES IN DETROIT

Announcement has been received of
the marriage of Miss Ora Belle But
cher, formerly of this city, and Claude
E. Johnson, an employee in the office
of the Ford Motor company of De-
troit. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Ames haywood, pastor of
the Cass avenue M. z. church of
that city, at his home.
Miss Butcher is well-known in Beld-
ing. She graduated in the 1912
class in the local schools. The same
years she was the successful contest
ant in subscription contest held by
the Banner. Mr.. Johnson formerly
lived in Grand Rapids, but recently
became identified with the Detroit
firm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson will reside
in Detroit, their address being 813
Fourth avenue, where they will be at
home to. their friends after this We'd
nesday. The best wishes of all local
friends go with teh young couple.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Thermometer DROPS
TO FOURTEEN DEGREES

Belding and vicinity felt the sting
of the first cold weather Tuesday and
Tuesday night. The thermometer
began to drop on Saturday and con-
tinued to creep down the tube until
Wednesday morning when it stopped
at ID above zero. Added to the fall
ing temperature was a cold east rain
that later turned to snow. Approx
mately an inch of snow fell, but much
of it was melted when is came in con-
tact with the warmer ground. After
the ground began to freeze the snow
accumulated and remained.
The cold snap also brought the
fact that the city is liable to face a
fuel famine before spring. Several
families suffered even during the first
frigid weather.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
PETERSON DOES WORK
IN efficient MANNER

Much credit is due Louis Peterson,
whose business it is to keep the paw
ed streets clean, for his efficient
work. He is constantly on the look
out for any litter or foreign. mat
ter that accurnulates and soon has 1t
collected and stored in his cart.
Mr.. Peterson seems to take a par
ticular pride in his work. His care
and persistency has been the occasion
for many compliments from public
spirited citizens of the city. Resi-
dents can point with pride to the al
most immaculate appearance OF the
paved streets in the business section
Of the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
LITERARY EXCHANGE
CLUB METTHURSDAY

The Ladies' Literary Exchange
club which met with Mrs. R. G.
Mason last Thursday had an excellent
meeting. Among the good things
given at that time was a book re-
view by Mrs. M. A. Reed. Her sub
ject was "The Edge" written by Jno.
Corbin.
Mrs. E. w. Little, who was a dele
gate to the state federation in Jack
son gave an extended report of the
federation's session. A general re-
port is given in another column of
the Banner this week. And extracts
from the principal lectures, as pre-
pared by Mrs. Little, will be given in
next weeks issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Left for Ozark Mountains

Claude Roose of Long Lake left
Monday for the Ozark mountains in
Arkansas, accompanied by his three
children. He has been living with
his father, w. II. Roose, for the past
year. Mr.. Roose lost his wife few
and his oldest daughter is also afflict-
ed with the ailmeTt. He is going to
Arkansas in hopes that the climate
may bring her back to good health
again. He formerly lived there and
came here on account of the death
of his mother, who passed away sew
eral months ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
GREENvILLE BARBER
ROUGHLY HANDLED

Thos. K. Seibert Of Greenville was
in the city last Thursday. He has
been laid up at his home there sew
eral weeks from injuries received in a
mixup with 'Motorcop Frank Wick
ham. He claims that Wickham made
an unprovoked attack on him striking
him with his club over the head and
on his body and attempted to land
him in jail when Mayor Fred K. Rani
ney ordered him released at once.
Seibert was taken home and says he
was unable to get out for several
weeks.
Mr.. Seibert was at one time resi-
dent here and worked in the Ballou
basket factory. He is in the barber
business talks very seriously OF
bringing suit for damages against
the city official.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
brotherhood Meeting

A meeting of the brotherhood Of
the Congregational church will be
held next Monday evening, Novem-
Der 90
Paul Mason of Reed City will give
an illustrated lecture on "The Cana
dian Rockies" All members and
their friends are urged to be present
at this meeting. A social and busi-
ness meeting will be held from 7:30
to 500 o'clock. Program commences
at eight o'clock.
G. A. Knapp, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Lowell Was Diseusfed

AS an indication of how the citi-
zens of Lowell feel in regard to the
"booze" and open saloon business,
which ha safflicted that city for a
long time and made its name by
word, is revealed in the recent elec-
tion. The vote shows that large
majority were disgusted with condi-
tions. Five hrindred fifty-five citi-
zens voted "dry" and 179 voted
"wet." On the "home rule" amend
ment 564 voted mo" and 164 "yes."
Lowell should now take on new life
and prepare for the coming cleanup
day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
RALPH MASON GOES
TO BATTLE CREEK

Ralph Mason has decided to accept
a position in the Battle Creek express
office and the family will move there
as soon as he can find a suitable
house.
Our people will be sorry to see
them sever thEr citizenship herb.
Since coming here seven or eight
years ago, Mr.. Mason has built fine
residence and the family have a large
circle of friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
RESIDENT Of GRATTAN
HAS PASSED AWAY

Mrs. Peter Corrigan, II years old,
for 20 years a resident of Grattan
Center, died Friday night at her home
in that place. She is survived by the
husband, three sons-William, of
Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Henry
and James of Grattan; and five
daughters-Mrs. Martin Verlin, Cam
nonsburg, Mrs. John Bird and Mrs.
Rose Dean, Grattan, Mrs. Lorraine
Wade, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Carl
Bratt, Garrjn, Iowa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
FRED [. SPENCER
Is SERIOUSLY ILL

Frederick L. Spencer is confined to
his home by serious illness. He was
taken sick two or three weeks ago,
while doing some canvassing for the
dry campaign committee and since
then has grown worse. Monday it is
thought he suffered a slight stroke of
paralysis, and for time was uncon-
scious. His daughter, Mrs. G. A. Ire
land of Ionia and Miss Mabel Spen-
GER of Grand Rapids are here to assist
in his case.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Informal Masonic Party

The Masonic and Order Of Eastern
Star of Ionia are to have an infor-
NAL party at Ionia the evening of
November %. Members of the blue
lodges, and also members of the o..
Z. S. of Belding, Lowell and Saranac,
have been invited to attend. 1t is
understood that many Of the invited
guests will avail themselves of the
invitation. A big time is expected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15

Edwin Bailey entertained a bunch
Of the High school Y. M. G. A. boys
at his home on Ellis avenue Tuesday
night, and they enjoyed it very much.
There were eight Of them in charge
of Principal l.. Hockstad, who is giv-
ing them excellent instruction. AT
each meeting the first on the program
is business followed by short Bible
study and discussion. and they close
with stunts of different kinds which
are much enjoyed by the boys.
Refreshments were served and the
next meeting was dated TO be held
with Edward johnson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Sunday School Social

The Sunday school of the Congre-
gational church will give a social at
the church Friday night, under. the
leadership of one of the divisions.
Much interest is manifested, both in
the school and in these social even
ings. A cordial invitation to ALL
adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Health Is Failing

Word was received here Monday
through friends of Reuben Worters,
who is now in williamson, that he
was gradually getting weaker. Mr..
Worters made his home in Belding
for many years, living with his moth
er on Peck's hill. Mrs. Worters died
some months ago and after settling
the estate Reuben, failing in health,
became dissatisfied here. He went
to WILLIAMSON several weeks ago to
live with an aunt.
Mr.. Worters' trouble is of a tuber-
cular nature with slight chances for
recovery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15

The proceeds Of the supper recent
lv served by the Catholic society net
ted them S216.74, after all expenses
were paid. 1t was fine supper and
the table service by the table wait
ers was excellent. AS the receipts
show it was literally patronized.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
ORDERS HOLLAND FURNACE

G. B. Johnson, who recently pur-
chased the Claude Spicer property
on South Bridge street, has placed
an order with Guy Smith for a Hol-
land Furnace. The new plant will
be installed in the near future.
Mr.. Johnson is convinced that the
Holland is the best furnace on the
market today. They are all giving
complete satisfaction.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
LiIley Here Tonight

Present indications point to a larg-
er crowd to greet Robert w. Lilley
this Wednesday evening than has at
tended the two former numbers of
the entertainment course given this
year. Reared in the mountains of
Tennessee, Mr.. Lilley has vivid
story to tell of the feuds and daily
life of the sturdy mountaipeers. His
subject tonight will be "The Story of
the Mountaineers."
The entertainment course is excep-
tionally good this winter and with
two numbers to follow the one to-
night, the course should pay out. A
deficit is still shown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
Grattan Grange

A "dry" evening once more. Grat-
tan Grange had good attendance
November 8.
AS State Master Ketcham's time
is so taken up it was decided to put
over our Homecoming" until early
January when he can be with us.
Program for Thursday evening,
November %: Song, Grange; roll call,
"One Thing for Which We're Thank
full in 1916"; recitation, Lillian En-
mons; reading, Mrs. Bert Partridge;
song, Mrs. Clint Green; "Some
Things Accomplished by the Ma
tional Grange" Orley Emmons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
F. e A. M. Communication

Special communication of Belding
Lodge No. 355 F. & A. M. Thursday
evening for work in the EA degree.
All brothers welcomed.
j. b. Cook, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15

E. E. Chapple & Company are of
fering a very liberal discount on all
farm tools sold by them during the
coming months. In view of the fact
that the manufacturers will make a
January first, it will pay every farm
err to take advantage of the dis
counts being offered. Read this COM
pany's advertisement this week for
the discounts and time limit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15

Nomination of officers at next
Monday night, November 20. All
members urged to come out
G. A. Coon, Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15

Mrs. Marie LaBlanc of Grand Rap
ids was in the city Tuesday and We'd
nesday. She came here for short
visit with old friends and neighbors,
and also to look after her property
on Morton avenue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-15
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