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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
MRS. SARAH RONK
DIED SUNDAY. MAY J

The death of Mrs. Sarah Ronk, aged
20 years, months and 7 days oc-
Cured Sunday, May z, at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Showers,
aged 70 years, months and z days.
She had been in very poor health for
past sixteen months.
Mrs. Ronk was born in Wakeman,
Ohio, and has resided in this city
about eight years.
A brief service was held at the
house Wednesday morning in charge
of Rev. w. E. Doty, and the remains
were taken to st. Louis for the fun
eral service and burial in the ceme-
terry by the side of her husband. The
remains were accompanied by a num-
Der of her children and relatives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
ARCHITECT DRAWING
SCHOOL HOUSE PLANS

S. Eugene Osgood of the firm of
Osgood & Osgood, achitects of Grand
Rapids, was in the city last Saturday
comforting with officials of the school
on the school house proposition. He
secured data as to the amount of room
necessary to house the students and
the equipment required to serve them
as needed. He expressed a belief
that wing could be built on to the
present Central building on the south,
following the street line from the
southwest corner, thence TO the east,
making a very attractive structure.
Mr.. Osgood will return within a
few days with plans for a proposed
building, and viii lay them before the
board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Nav Get His Patent

Since his return from Washington,
ID. c., Frank j. Luck has received
from his patent attorneys-D. Swift
& Co., advice that his patent on cur
rent waterwheel has been filed with
the department and they are sure that
a patent on the same will be granted
him. He also received letters of in
quiry from Washington firms to quote
them prices on foreign country rights
to sell and use the wheel. He replied
with u schedule Of prices covering all
the foreign countries, ranging from
$4,000 to $4,000 each. Mr.. Luck
will reserve the United Staes as spec
ial territory for his own operations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
PUBLISHED
IN BANNER FOUND
A LOST RELATIVE

The first of February Postmaster
w. +. Bricker received a letter from
Mrs. M. E. Wilson of Liverpool, Eng
land, asking assistance in finding her
sister. Mr.. Bricker brought the let
ter to the Banner Office for publica-
ton, knowing that the Banner reach
ed almost all the homes in this terri
tory.
This week a second letter was re-
ceived from Mrs. Wilson stating that
she had found her sister. This is
another excellent proof of the Ban
ner's ability to accomplish things in
the advertising field. We reprint the
letter of January 81 and also the
one of April 20. The sister was
found in the northern part of Michi-
gan.
8 Granly St., Liverpool, Eng,
January 81, 1916.
To officials of Michigan Postoffice:
Dear Sirs: Enclosed is letter ad-
dressed to my sister and brother,
Hutchinson" by name.
The last time of corresponding with
them, was about 80 years, but this
was their last address, Ito the Michi-
gan postoffice).
| should esteem it a great favor if
you could find out for me if they are
still in Michigan, and if you would
kindly reply on enclosed stamped ad-
dressed envelope.
Thanking you very kindly in antici-
patton of a reply, / remain,
Respectfully yours,
(Mrs.) M. f. Wilson.
9 Granly ST, Liverpool, Eng,
April 20, 1916.
To the Postoffice Officials, Belding
Michigan:
Dear Sirs: Allow me TO thank
you very kindly for advertising in
your paper for me.
Through your kindness / have been
able to find my sister after an alb
sence of "a years.
Thanking you once again,
Yours very gratefully,
(Mrs.) M. f. Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Mrs. Schermerhorn Here

Mrs. Rebecca Schermerhorn, who
has been the guest of her brother,
John Whitsell, left Monday on her re-
turn to Palisade, Nebr. She came
on accout of the serious illness of her
sister, Mrs. j. Pryor. In company
Mr.. Whitsell they went to Kalama-
zoo, where Mrs. Pryor is receiving
treatment in the hospital. Mrs.
Schermerhorn has been a resident of
Nebraska for nearly thirty years,
where they own half section of land
adjoining what was once known as
the Great American Desert.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
ELEVEN OVERLAND CARS
SOLD THIS SPRING

III. r. Unger of Ames & Unger's
garage informs the Banner that eleven
Overland automobiles have been sold
since the opening of the season this
spring. Three cars were sold one day
the first of the week.. Up to date the
purchasers of Overland cars this
spring are: Claude Spicer, Leland
Thompson, Andrew Johnson, G.. A.
Stanton, Chas. Coon, James Dennis,
j. A. Cook, Milton Beamer, Louis Say
les, Chas. Rich and Heating Bros.
Ames & Unger have large adver-
tisement in the Banner this week
telling more about the Overland.
Read the ad and then call for free
demonstration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
MINSTREL SHOW WILL
BE HERE NEXT TUESDAY

Next Tuesday evening, May 16 De
Rue Bros. big minstrel show will have
an attraction extraordinary in the
Belding opera house. This company
carries a big band and orchestra. The
attraction is guaranteed by the man
agement to be all right and worth the
money. The same company showed
here two years ago, giving big sat
isfaction.
Lovers of minstrel shows will be
more than pleased with this attrac-
tion. Read the advertisement on an
other page for prices this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Board of Commerce Luncheon

The noon luncheon Wednesday was
well attended and the annual cleo
tion of officers resulted in the choice
of the officers and board of directors
proposed by the nominating commit
tee at the last meeting.
X. G.. Gunsolus was elected secre-
tary for the ensuing year with the
same salary as heretofore paid.
The matter of holding a Venetian
night carnival was proposed by F. A.
Washburn and was heartily favored
by the mebers of the board to be held
in June
After luncheon II. J. Leonard was
made temporary chairman and G.. ID.
Wortley, secretary. r. II. Hall was
elected president, G.. f. Wortley, vice
president and f. c. Lloyd, treasurer.
A. S. Dimmick, II. j. Leonard and F.
w. Howard were elected directors for
one year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Grattan Grange

Grattan Grange met Thursday even
ing with about 75 present, Judging
from the roll call Grattan community
will receive some decided improve
ments in the near future.
There will be no supper at the next
Grange meeting, May 1S, but a pro-
gram in honor of Mothers Day will
be given: Song. Mother" Mollie God
frey; roll call, "reminiscences of Moth
er; recitation, Mildred Bookey; paper,
Mothers business as home-maker,"
Mrs. +. p. Nash; reading, Mothers
Day, Ethelyn Slayton: song, Lloyd
Emmons; recitation, Lillian Emmons.
Lecturer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
BANNER PRINTS ITEM
OF INTEREST TO ALL

On another page of the Banner this
week will be found message of vital
interest to every woman and girl in
titled. "Were These Mothers to Blame
for the Existence of Moribund
Baby ?" In fact the article is of in
terest TO every man, woman and child.
II will take only a few minutes TO
read il and you may get information
of untold value. You will miss some
thing il you fail 10 read il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Haynes wan Go To Farming

Floyd Haynes, who has been with
Glenn Brown in the Hotel Belding
barber shop for several years, has
gone to Alma to work a farm.
Mr.. Haynes has had "bee in his
bonnettr for some time to try farm
ing and will undoubtedly make good.
He has many friends here who wish
him success in his new venture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

w. C.. Spicer has finished his lum-
bering job from the Wacha farm and
he had cut of about 100000 feet Of
lumber besides wood and ties, all of
which has been. hauled to this city
and stacked up. The work of saving
was done by Thurston e. Rich, their
mill having been placed there for this
particular job.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

p w. f. Snyder has left the employ
of A. b. Foss in the Silk City Steam
Laundry and has entered business for
himself in Pontiac. f. ID. Rudd of De-
troit has taken his place here. Mr..
Rudd is a laundryman of many years
experience and very capable man
in all departments. The patrons Of
the laundry will be well pleased with
the work coming from that institu-
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Visited Sons Here

Col. A. Rowley, who has been Wis
iting his sons, Dell and L. A. Rowley
for several weeks, returned to Grand
Rapids Monday. He was looking re-
markably well after his recent ill
ness. Mr. Rowley, who was form
'er resident here, is approaching his
ninetieth birthday. He labored in
this vicinity for more than forty
years, residing most of the time at
Cooks Corners. He is optimistic and
cheerful, and says he doesn't think
he has an enemy in the world and is
ready at any time to answer the
final summons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
missionary Society Met

May Mrs. Henry Patterson enter
tanned the Congregational Missionary
Society. Several choice selections
from the Victrola were enjoyed by
the ten ladies present Mrs. John
son gave a report of the state meet
ing she attended at Cadillac.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
OLD NEWSPAPER is
A VALUABLE RELIC

Lewis L.. Lafayette Rockey of this
city has in his possession very old
and interesting newspaper, the Daily
Ohio State Journal, which he prizes
very highly. 1t was issued April IL,
1865, two days after the assassination
Of Abrham Lincoln and gives full
account of the occurrence and of other
events of those stirring days.
Although the paper is 81 years old
it is in an excellent state of preserva-
tion and dressed in mourning for the
murdered president, every column
rule being heavy black face.
The style of its makeup and the ad-
vertisements are in marked contrast
to present up-to-date methods. Every
advertisement is in single column
form. The old hoop skirt is advertis-
ed by one firm. 1t gives the sermon
preached by Rev. Granville Moody
from the state house steps in capital
park, Columbus, to the thousands
gathered at the memorial service. An
account is also given of the speedy in
auguaral Of Andrew Johnson to as
sumo the duties of the president and
of Hon Solomon P. Chase administer
ing the oath of Office.
Mr., Rockey at the time was in the
employ of the Journal as newsboy and
wrapped up one of the papers as it
came from the press and wrote on it:
"Ohio State Journal of April II, 1865,
in mourning for "A. Lincoln" The
wrapper is still within the paper.
Mr.. Rockey enlisted July 6, 1863
and being disabled by sickness he
was mustered out of the service Sep
tember 9, 1864.
The Lafayette in Mr.. Rockey's name
was given him by his mother in honor
of General Lafayette.
On his return from his recent visit
to his daughter. Mrs. Claude Brock
way in Ionia. he brought the valuable
relic home with him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

Mrs. Addie Whitford returned Sat.
urday from Webberville, where she
had been for week visiting her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Benson, finding them well
and pleasantly situated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

Charles s. Foster was in Grand
Rapids Tuesday and brought home for
use in his undertaking business a fine
new auto hearse, which he has had
fitted up to meet present day needs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

The woodchucks in the city hall
park escaped from their cage recent
ly and gave Elmer Cook a merry
chase before they were captured. One
Of them was out day or two enjoy
ing his freedom pending his roundup.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

Larger circulation than all
other weeklies combined
In it's territory.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24

buffer state between Germany n Rus
sia under German suzerainty: the us
of Serbia. the cession OF
B.esarahii to Ruinania n guarantees
for the integrity of Turkey under Ger
man influence. Should Montenegro
to make peace now she might get
, share Of Serbia, the rest OF the latter
Lfncdom being divided among Austro-
Hungary. Bulgaria and perhaps Greece.
II il said that under such an ar
rauremcnt, Pope Benedict and the Catho-
lie Church generally would profit.
Poland "a we'll as Serbia would be re-
moved from the influence of the Russian
church and would be allied with the
Catholic influences Of Germany and
Austria.
Whether or not the Pope has let Il be
known that ne YOU not lend his in
aueuc, 80 any peace negotiations not
rrcd!cated upon n restoration of Belgium
and IN C;erman circles the report Is
discounted in view OF the fact that Il
was given out by the British Embassy
here--it is fatty stated that Germany
has never had any intention other than a
restoration of Belgium.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24
MRS. MOHR'S DEFENCE PLANS.
Books Way Br Onerrd " >h""
Rubbrry WIS Murder Motive.

pnoytpEHCE, Ian. Mrs. Elizabeth
+. Mohr. after attending chur'h ms
morning, conferred with her lawyer
John j F~itzgerald. regarding h"r de-
rrn.c in the murder trial.
There ~ no doubt Mrs Mohts dc
fence will try to establish thai Inc muir
der was tn. outgrowth OF "A plot to way
lay and rob Or. Mohr.
In rvlng to prove that br. Mohr was
the victim of robbers aud not OF a re-
vengerul, jealous and enNious wife nor
LAWYERS. il is sahi Tonight. viii try to
provc that Or Muhr took In $5"o the
da, he fore ne died, that he o IN $3.50
the day OF his death, that his receipts
for the last week of his life were about
$1,000, hut that he had not deposited IN
the bank any money for one week pefof'
his death.
The defence is said to have obtained
~the~doctor's office books. which, II is re-
ported, not only support Mrs, M"hr's as
ser,ion that her husband had an annual
income Of $4,000 and that he had at
least 1000 more han the 500 II! a
which was found on his body the might
of tn. murder. but also show the details
Of the practrc which Melted him such
large returns and the names or his
patients.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24
SPEAKER CLARK TO
FIGHT STAMP TAX
He Threatens to Carry His OPP.
position to the Floor Of
the House.

WAsuINGroN. Jan ?3.-Speaker Clark
Is opposed to the reenactment or the
stamp tax feature OF the war revenue
emergency act and will assist other
House leaders TO find different ways OF
raising money. He believes that the
present stamp taxes are vexatious and
~unproductive.
ON this proposition the Speaker finds
himself at odds with the Administration.
although no i'll feeling has developed on
this score between Mr., Clark and the
President.
President Wilson has recommended
the continuance OF the stamp tax law,
although II is known that he and the
Secretary Of he Treasury would fee
relieved II they could find some other
PRACTICABLE. way of raising the revenues
REQUIRED, including the large sum needed
to Civ. effect TO the national defence
bills.
IL Is known that the Administrator
rayors changes in the income tax law
Tint will increase the Weld from that
source. but leaders doubt that this law
can ba made 70 produce all the needed
revenue. The Administration is opposed
10 an Inheritance tax law despite me
dey.lopmeut of "A strong sentiment
among Democrats in Congress for sucl
legislation.
Speaker Clark's opposition TO stamr
take, was outspoken at "a dinner given
bv Secretary McAdoo last week. MT
Clark then declared that he would iio'
only oppose additions 10 stamp tan la"
hut would oppose "a continuance OF 'h'
present act aud If necessary to defea'
the plan n. would go on me hoor OF th'
House and fight the legislation.
lie suggested TO Mr., McAdoo ano
members of the Ways and Means 'om'
mittee who were present that there were
many other ways Of getting revenue una
would not provoke the compliant mad'
against the present law,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24
GIVES UP RICH PULPIT
TO LEAD DRYS HERE
The Rev. James Empringham.
First Anglican to Head
Anti-SalOOn League.

ALBANY, Jan. 93.-The Rev. James
E~mprinGham. rector Of 81. Pauvs Pro,es.
iant Episcopal Church Of Syracuse. on
February l will become superintendent
OF the Metropolitan District of the Anti
Saloon League OF New York. with head
quarters In New York city. This is the
first time in the history of the tenn
perahce movement that a prominent
Episcopal clergyman has become an
Anti-Saloon League worker.
DR.. Empringham was born IN England.
He has been in Syracuse ten years. iu
which time 81. Paul's. the Cathedral
Parish, has been freed from debt and
the congregation built up
Several years ago. as prrsidru' Of III,
syracuse Ministerial Union. he opposed
the coming OF BIN SUNDAY. When
billy sunday did come he attended IL
meetings and finally took the platform
and publicly indorsed SUNDAY. Will,
DR. Empringham cannot exactly to
called a trail hitter" II was sundays
booze ermou which stirred him 10
his present action.
br. Empringhim himself sought gu,
the Anti-Saloou League and asked II
II could find a place for him to work.
lie comes Into The work at great persona
sacrifice. The veStry OF his church were
unanimous to the effect tina, II a higher
salary would hold him they would gladly
pay II. lie goes into league work Civ
ing up at least $4,000 a year.
Interest is added 10 the situation r,
the fact that the congregation ~ st
Pauls includes AT least four OF the syria.
cusr brewers.
Bishop David ". Greer Of the diocnS,
of New York, while not thereby ir.
dorsing the A~nti-Saloon League. has Al
ready agreed to issue 10 Dr. Empriuc
ham as a priest OF the church in gcnt
standing "A license TO o~f'iciate in tn.
churches of New York diocese. He il
already assured OF some Influenza
Episcopal support, and is already datoC
In some Episcopal churches. He will A.
district superintendent. however. 1rd
not simply with the Protestant t.p.sco
pal churches. but will work with pas
tors and speak I'm churches Of all 10
nominations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24
DIR. NEARING AGAIN
IN THE LIMELIGHT
Toledo University Trustees
Split Over Views. but He
Holds His Own.
UNIONS RALLY TO HIS AID

ToLEpo, Ohio. Jan. 23.--Forces work.
ing secretly already are after the SCALP
Of Prof. Scott Nearing. who, after hav-
ing been removed from the faculty of
the University OF Pennsylvania Joined
Toledo's municipal university shortly
after January /. ,
The movement to rust, Prof. Nearing
began within a few days after his ar
rival here. The ,rst step was an at
tempt to persuade Mayor Charles VI.
Milroy 10 TO reappoint Or. John s.
Pyle az a university trustee. The objec-
ton TO Dr. Pyle was that he had de-
clared himself in favor OF Or. Nearing.
Committees and individuals are leaving
no stone unturned TO accomplish his
downfall. Personally. by letter and tele-
phone the city is being thoroughly can
vassed.
One delegation appealed to Mayor Mil
roy direct but got n 10 encouragement
The Mayor said that he knew OF no
objection to Dr. Pyle, that he had the
interests Of the university at heart and
had made many sacrifices for II.
The enemies N Dr. Nearing assert
that he is using the university FOR the
exploitation of socialistic propaganda
Or. Nearing has delivered "A number OF
public addresses here boldly advocating
economic reforms.
In addition to Dr. Pyle Mayor Silrov
has appointed two other trustees. one
TO succeed himself. The other vacancy
was caused by the expiration of the
term of W. u Tucker. former post
master. who Is said to be acceptable
TO the anti Nearing faction.
II the Mayor disrevards the suggcs-
,ions OF the an,i-Seariug forces, then.
II IL said. an attack WI be made on
tho uniycrsity itself next July. when
the city council is scheduled to make
the 1851 appropriations for the in
stitution. The Council, will be asked to
withhold city support unless the att
tude OF the university changes.
Ever since the university was estab-
lished attacks have been made apo II.
The institution parity is supported by
an endowment. which DISCOUNTED heirs
fought through all the state courts.
pr. hearings friends, however. arc
rallying to his support. Union labor
IL said 10 be soi,dly back OF hin! and
will talAe action in his favor AZ the next
meeting OF the Central Union, reports
say. other bodies. including. of course
the Socialist party. are preparing q
act, and ~ IL believed that DR.. scar
ing will he able to hold MS position.
There are seven university trustees
With an ~anti-Near!ng man In Or. Pyle's
place the faction would have a ma
jority.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-24
REMODEL sing SING,
SAYS SENATOR SAGE
Finance Committee Head Also
Urges New Prison Mt Beck
man or Wingdale.
URGES NEW CELL BLOCK

AlpASy, Ian e3.-The continuation or
Sing Sing prison and the establishments
OF a new farm and industrial prison
either Mt Wingdale or at Beekinan Is
favored by state senator Henry NJ
Sage. chairman OF the Senate Finance
Committee. He also favors the erection
Of n new cell block at Sing Sins and the
r%emodelling OF the old block into mod
ern manufacturing shops.
Chairman Sage believes that sing
Sing prison should not be abandoned
hut should he continued as a receiving
prison for convic,s from New York city.
yho can be transferred TO the other
prisons after they have been under OBJ
%servation.
owing TO the fact that the conditions
at Sing Sing prison and the cuntroN ersE
over the site for q new prison have
becom. "A burning question said Sena-
tor sage tonight. the Finance commit
tee decided to obtain as much Informal
ton as possible on these subjects.
During the summer personally
visited the prison sites at Wingdale and
at Beekman. also obtained from tn"
A~gricultural Department a repor on
soils and agricultural possibilities and
from the state Health Department "A re-
port OH water supply ana drainase and
the general hcalthfulness OF both sites.
| Resides this | looked az carefully as
possible into the question Of what could
IL lone with sing Siic.
MY conclusion As to sing sing ~
tina "A new cell block should he built oil
land row owned 10y the prison east or
the railroad track and that the property
~ the rivers edge including the old
cell block should be remodelled into
modern shops. This would give us a
prison located ideally on account u the
large number OF pr!soners coming from
New York city. whore prisoners could
Ice received. observed and drafted after
observation 20 the various other prisons
OF the state.
AS for "A new farm and Industrial
prison II seems from the reports fur
nished that while neither Wingdtle nor
Beekman nay be deal either one woulI
he satisfactory a. a site for a rev
prison. The various things which have
been written about, the Wingdale sit,
are almost all Inaccurate. The princi-
pal objection 20 Mis- site IL the fact tina.
a largo portion OF tine property rises
I s'ecplN into "a mountainous ridge. NhiCf
Is not ideal GOV agriculture although
some crops rau pc raised 'u,rc aud il Is
all good FOR grazing and dairy!ng
The couicut!ou 'hsi Il cell Jock wat
80 he bu4lt IN Il swamp is untrue. Th'
shops wee 70 hc placed on IA level nca
the creek which at certain zines OF tn,
year IS wet, The cell block was 20 b
placed ar the frs bench "c the hi
behind, which g., perfectly dry and 70
every way suitable.
81 am Informed Ny The health pc
partmeut that an ample supply uf wa'"i
can b" obtained from springs ~ tn
hillside, that the drai age could 20 int
The creek aud that neither the Creel
waters nor the streams into which th-
Geek flows are used for any purposes