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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
PEcUEIAR SUIT FILED.
Telegraph Company Violated Conf
dence, IL Allegation.

Kenosha, Wis.-The most unusual
suit ever brought against "a telegraph
company in Wisconsin went on trial
in the circuit court, when the suit of
Walter T. Marlatt against the West
ern Union was called. The suit is
brought to- place on record what is
termed by the plaintiff wilful and re-
peated violations of the rules of the
company as to secrecy of messages
and violations on the partof agents OF
the state law against revealing of con-
tents of confidential messages to 9TH
-ersi than whom they are addressed.
The plaintiff fssisSa newspaper CORE
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
LARGEST VOTE EVER PoLLED.
Mississippi Votes Against the Recen1
Hunting Legislation.

Jackson, Miss. - Official returns
from 55 of the so counties in Missis-
sippi, received at the office of the
secretary of state. indicated that near
ly 100000 votes were polled in the
presidential election Tuesday, the larg-
est vote in the history of the state.
The complete vote for the Repub-
lican candidate will not exceed 5000,
with probably 5000 divided between
the prohibitionists, Progressives and
Socialist tickets.
The Richardson game law submit
ted at the first referendum election
ever he'd in the state, is defeated by
majority of over $4,000 votes on the
returns thus far In hand.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
AFTER BEING AWAY FOR TWO
MONTHS CAMPAIGNING. RE-
TURNS TO DUTY. sfS ~
RETAINS HIS FORMER POLICY
VIII Deal W&thl Both Mexican and
Foreign Affairs Along Same Pol
Icy az Before EIection-Few
Cabinet Changes. sf,'i3@l

Washingtop-Presid Wilson. back
in the White House for the first time
since the campaign began two months
ago. plunged into oswofk fnsm effort to
clear his desk of accumulated busi-
ness. Taking for granted that he had
been reelected, he asked no questions
about electoral votes. but did display
anxiety over the political complexion
of the next House of Representatives.
Through an interview with Secre-
tary Lansing the president got in,
touch with pressing foreign problems,
including the submarine, Mexican and
British blockade issues, and in talk
with Henry Morgenthau. chairman of
the finance committee of the Demo-
cratic national committee. he became
acquainted with the latest develop
ment In thespolitical situation - =
State. department officials make no
secret of their belief chat dangerous
possibilities are presented by recent
developments in both the Mexican and
submarine questions.
Secretary Lansing reviewed the de-
tails with Mr. Wilson, but said no inn
mediate action was in prospect Some
development is expected soon, how
ever, at the American.Mexican confer
ence sitting at Atlantic City.
Stand for American Rights.
1t is,stated definitely by officials in
the confidence Of the president that
his re-election will mean no radical
changes ~ any of' rs roiicfas.g he is
said to feel that In general his course
has been indorsed by the nation at the
polls. Consequently the administra-
tion's policy both in, domestic and for1
eign affairs. it is predicted. VIII res
main practically unchanged. although
as soon as the war Is over thespresi-
dent will recommend revision of the
tariff if he feels it is justified blythe
facts to be gathered by. the tariff conn
mission created by Congress.
With regard1to foreign AFFAIRS it is
said that the attitude of the govern
ment toward submarine warfare lafrf
down nfthe note foffowihg the sinking
of the channel steamer Sussex and in
previous communications be fol.
lowed strictly, and the State Depart
ment will continue to press for Ameri.
can rights. Fr ed
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
Eioht.Hour Law Taken To Court.

& Omaha, Neb.-The. Union Pacific
Railroad Co. has filed suit in federal
court here to test the constitutional
fly Of the eight-hohr law recently pass
ed by congress and known as the Ad-
amson act. Thomas s. Allen, federal
district attorney. and -four. Union Pa
'ciffc tfainmen representing the diff
yfesapt railroad brotherhoods are made
parties defendant
The bill of complaint alleges that
the law is unconstitutional because it
is not proper regulation of interstate
nnmmarca.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17

Hattiesburg. Miss.-R T. McCon-
nell. the young New Orleans stock
salesman, who was arrested some
weeks ago on q charge OF obtaining
money under false 'pretense from the
First National Bank Of Commerce. OF
this city. will be plAced on trial Mon
day.
1t is charged that he represented
himself as an agent OF the Interstate
Oil, Gas and Development company, of
New Orleans. and as,such obtained $40
from the local bank! 1t is declared
that he has severed his connection
with the oil company some time be-
fore the draft was. csshed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
BAPTlsTs MEET AT COLUMBUS.
Preparations Being Made for State
Convention Nov. 1917.

NonNcntIOn NOV. Io-lfs
Columbus, Miss.-Elaborate prepar-
ations are being made for the enter
tainment of the Mississippi Baptist
State Convention, which convenes in
Columbus Nov. Is. l6 and II. About
one thousand Baptists are expected to
attend the Columbus gathering.
Plans have been under headway for
some time in preparation for the con-
vention, which is the largest religious
gathering in the state. and everything
will be ready when the delegates begin
to arrive next Monday morning.
The convention proper will convene
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and
continue In session three days. The
opening session will be convened by
President J. L. Johnson, of the Missis-
sippi Woman's' College at Harrisburg
after which officers will be elected.
The convention sermon this year
will be delivered by Rev. Martin Ball.
of Clarksdale. lie is one of the ablest
ministers in the denomination m the
state. and a preacher, of except}fnal
ability.
The sessions wal be held at the hrst
Baptist Church. which is one of the
largest religious edifces in the state,
with every convenience and facilm
for the business of big convention.
DR.. J. L. vipperman is pastor of the
church, and he is actively directing
the arrangements and plans for the
big meeting u
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
increase In Receipts.

Yazoe City, Miss.-The local agent
Of the Y. G M. ". srailfdad, the only
railroad running into Yazoo City. gives
out some very interesting figures on
the incoming and outgoing freight for
this city. From Oct /, ibis. to Oct. 1,
1916, gain on the freight received
is estimated at 11.5 per cent The
grain on the outgoing freight Is esti-
mated at 22.2 per cent, showing busi-
ness aid financial conditions in this
section very good
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
FARM loan Association Meets.

Yazop City, Miss.-A meeting was
held at the court house Saturday morn
ing for title purpose of organizing .
farm loah hnd rural credits assncia-
tion. , 8l
DR.. J. G. zeIler, of Pleasant Hill. a
resident off'fhis county who is thor.
oughly acquainted with both bills.
made an instructive address. Other
short talks we're made and local or
ganization was formed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
To Investigate Meat.

Denver. er.--Investigation of the live
stock industry from the calf to the
plate" is recommended in call sent
out BY the, American National Live
stick associations market et-commission,
which indorses the hearing to be CON
Quoted by the National Conference on
Marketing and Farm Products in Chi
cago Dec. 40. q gA al *sl{ -
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
EIre at unixersitx.

University. Miss.-Much excitement
was aroused on the campus when a
fire started in the lyceum building.
The origin of the fire is unknown. but
1t started in one Of the rooms of the
building which is being used for living
rooms by the students. When it was
discovered the flames were leaping
about, lin, very threatening manner,
but by quick action on the part of stu
dents dtuWas soon under control.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
s5,ooo,ooO FOR GOOD ROADS
First Federal Aid Money Now Being
Distributed by Authorities in
Washington

Following the enactment of the fed
eral good roads bill last Spring. the
work of apportioning and awarding to
the different states the first $5.000,O ,O00
to be distributed fhis year Is now pro-
ceediag at the department Of agricuI-
ture. There is an evident disposition
on the part of the state highway com-
missioners to have this money expendp
ed upon the main interst0te roads.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
.Hesad Severed Hy Insane Aunt.

Staunton; Va:-Miss Myrtle. Dice; a
2O-yeasfold patient tn.the western state
hospital for the insane, decapitated
her eight-year-old niece with an ak
while the child slept. She was spend,
ing q furlough with her sister, the
,hild'e mother.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17

Oklahoma had no Progressive ticket
There were no Republican electors en- the
official ballo< In South Dakota. Dehs. So
cizlist, received s97.011 votes and Chafin.
Prohibi.ionist. received 20S.923 votes
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
Jacksbn. fsaiii = Ezra 2a{ {hSfs! Nj (

well-known young farmer living north
of the city, was shot from amhssh and
is in critical condition,at the Crook
hospital.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17
HUGHES.
DOUBTFUL.

Minnesota ................ =. ~ IL
view f1dInpSnlre ....-......... t.
New Mexico ......,.............
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Total ......,........... Is
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-11-17

In California, Louisiana. Minnesota
and New York, one Progressive each. In
Massachusetts, one Independent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

1t is hereby certified and recited
that all acts, conditions and things re-
quired by law to exist or to be done
precedent to and in the issuing of this
bond did exist, have happened, been
done and performed, in regular and
due form and time, as required by
law; that the Indebtedness of said CITY,
including this bond, does not exceed
any limitation imposed by law, and
that this bond, belongs to the class Of
Indebtedness authorized by Section 20
of Chapter 20 of said charter of said
city, and is payable from the interest
and sinking fund of said city.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, said
city, by its council, has caused this
bond to be signed by its mayor and to
be sealed with its corporate seal, at
tested by its city clerk, and the cou-
pons hereto attached to be signed by
said mayor and city clerk, by their
respective fac smile signatures,
which officers do respectively, by the
execution hereof, adopt as and for
their respective proper signatures
their respective fac simile signatures
appearing on said coupons, all this
first day of June, 1916.
Mayor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
SMYRNA

Mrs. Helen Purdy has gone to
Bedding to visit a few weeks with
her son, Fred Purdy and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hanks visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gray of Or
leans last Wednesday. They were
Sunday visitors at Orrin Hanks in the
Brink neighborhood.
Mrs. Lucy King returned to her
home Saturday, after assisting Mrs.
Geo. Hanks with her homework for
four weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Hanks of Brink
and Mrs. John Purdy were callers at
Geo. Hanks last Saturday.
Mrs. Ed. Insley, Mrs. Barry, Mrs.
J. A. Cook and Mrs. Olds were in
Ionia, Saranac and Lowell last Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Insley and son,
Clifford, Mrs. Barry and Mrs. John
Purdy went by auto to Eagle Sunday
for a visit with Mrs. Barry's cousin,
Mrs. Louis Rabbit Mrs. Barry re-
NAMED for longer visit, but the rest
of the party came back that night.
Smyrna has the Bell telephone SER
vice again, after being out of COM
mission nearly two weeks.
There is bunch of about forty
Italians here working on the side
track for the Pere Marquette people
Price Bros. were given the contract
for building the new dam at the
Spencer Electric Light Plant.
The Lady Maccabees will serve din
ner on Decoration Day for the G. A.
R., the w. r. c.. Sons of Veterans and
Daughters Of Veterans or anyone who
comes to buy their dinner.
Our school closes here this week,
Friday. Next year Miss Marion Byrne
of near Moseley will have charge of
both rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wacha were
Sunday guests of her people in Grand
Rapids.
The three pupils-Joe Talbot, Gay
la Penton and Ina Davis, who took
the eighth grade examination from
here passed and will attend the grad
uating exercises in Ionia June 8.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Morris and
daughter, Winnie, Miss Morganthau
and Mrs. Ed Insley attended the re-
cital given by Miss Nettie Correll in
Bedding last Tuesday night and en-
joyed it very much.
Mrs. f. w. Condor is spending a
few days visiting in Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Chas. Dumon fell from a chair
while cleaning house and sprained
her wrist, but is better at this writ
ing.
Miss Ruth Brown of Belding was
the over Sunday guest of Miss Julia
Richmond.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
the line between Howard City and
Lakeview.


Moved i'm the Rain
Lowell.-Postmaste Hunter and .
company of efficient assistants NOV
ed the paraphernalia of the Lowell
postoffice from its old quarters to its
temporary location in the Reed block
after closing hours Saturday evening.
By Monday morning at the opening
hour business was proceeding accord
ing to schedule in the temporary
quarters. That the removal was eff
fected in a steady downpour of rain
without damage to perishable proper
ty, speaks well for the management
of the enterprise.
II is expected that the alterations
and improvements in the postofiice
building and the installation of the
new and up-to-date equipment will be
accomplished in thirty days.
In the meantime west siders are
coming across" for their mail; but
in view of the anticipated public inn
provement are putting up with the
temporary inconvenience with good
grace.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heav-
emily Father to call from our midst in
to the great beyond our worthy broth
err, Chester M. Slhyton, a charter
member of Grattan Grange.
Whereas, In his death we feel our
Grange loses a valued member; al
though in recent years he had been
unable to attend many meetings on
&C of ill-health and advanced age, he
has ever been a faithful worker, will
ingiy doing whatever he could to make
this Grange what it is today. To
him we owe our everlasting gratitude,
and though he has passed to the great
beyond his work will live forever.
Therefore, Be it resolved, That
Grattan Grange No. 10 in token of
respect for our brother drape our
charter in mourning for thirty days,
that a copy of these resolutions be
spread on the records of our Grange,
also copy sent to the Michigan Pa
tron and the Bedding Banner.
Della Carpenter.
Lester Carpenter.
Isa Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Blown Ten Feet While Blasting

PortIand.-GeOrge Miller, a farm
hand employed by Joseph Russemann,
was seriously hurt while blasting
stumps on his employers farm near
this village recently. He was endeav-
oring to discharge shot of dynamite
that had previously refused to go and
was blown ten feet in the air by the
force of the explosion. He was ter
ribly wounded about the head and
face and was taken to a Grand Rap
ids hospital in hopes that his eyes
might be saved. Miller is twenty
three years old and unmarried.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

The Long Lake Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. Ada Chadwick Thurs
day, June /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boos of Grand
Rapids and Miss Forrest Chadwick
went to Palo Sunday.
VIM. j. Moore was in Ionia Monday.
c. A. Treat and family spent Sun
day at j. f. Chadwick's.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Moore were call
ers at Ben Halls Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Traverse City. = When Owen
Swainton of Mesick attempted to
compel the households hired girl to
obey certain orders which pertained
to the establishments culinary de-
partment, the lady in the case
brought the argument to an abrupt
close by neatly removing three Of
Swainton's fingers with a meat cleav-.
er. The defeated says that he will is
sue no complaint and that he ''learn-
ed a lesson"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

This Ordinance shall be known as
Ordinance No. 141 of the City of Beld-
ing and shall take immediate effect.
Adopted and approved this 10Th day
of May, A. ID. 1911.
c. A. KNAPP,
Mayor.
F. E. CONANT,
City Clerk.
Presented to the Mayor on the 10Th
of May, A. ID 1916.
F. E. CONANT,
City Clerk.
| hereby approve the foregoing or
dinance on this 10th day Of May, A.
ID. 1916.
C. A. KNAPP,
Mayor.
| hereby certify that the foregoing
ordinance was returned to me duly
approved by the Mayor on the 10Th
day of May, A. ID. 1916.
F. E. CONANT,
City Clerk.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was published in the
BELDING BANNER, a newspaper
printed and circulated in the City of
Bedding in its issue of the date, We'd
nesday, May "a, A. ID. 1916.
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
CHADWICK

Harvey Wilcox and wife of Grand
Rapids visited with his sister, Mrs.
Forrest Chadwick Saturday night.
Amos Bolster and wife of Belding
visited at Harris Bolster's Saturday
night and Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Lakeview.-Frank +. Hatch, pro-
moter and engineer of the Universal
Power Co., stated last week Friday
that they expected to have electric
current into Lakeview on or before
July /. The company had planned on
being ready for business here by June
1, but were recently notified that the
copper wire could not be delivered un-
til June l instead Of May /. Men are
at work surveying and stalking out
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

City Clerk.

That contract for the sale of said
Bonds to E. H. ROLLINS & SONS,
Chicago, Illinois, heretofore made and
entered into for and on behalf of this
council, be and the same is hereby in
all respects ratified, and approved,
and the Treasurer Of said city is
hereby directed, upon the execution
of said bonds to deliver the same to
said f. H. ROLLINS & SONS upon
receipt of the purchase-price provided
to be paid therefor in and by said
contract.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Form Association

Howard City.-The committee re-
Gently appointed to form a Masonic
Howard City lodge members is as fol-
lows: Frank p. Church, chairman; w.
H. Gregg, VIM. Hugh, A. N. Shook,
l.. w. Greene.
This committee will organize with
in few days and an active campaign
pushed toward soliciting means for
better quarters for the local lodge.
Already several hundred dollars have
been pledged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Old $4,000 BilI

st. Johns.-Milan Morton Of Green
bush has left an old Canadian $50
bill with the Farmers State Savings
bank to start his account. The bill
was issued in Montreal on the Bank
of Canada and bears the date of 1927.
The bill is printed only on one side.
1t has the words Payable at the Me-
chanicks Bank of New York." over
the emblem in the center of the bill
which is faded until it is indistin-
guishable. A picture of beaver is
placed at the bottom of the bill and
it is signed by r. Scott and j. Nelson.
Mr.. Tallmadge, the cashier at the
bank, has written to Toronto and
Montreal in Canada and to the treas
ury department in Washington to see
if he can ascertain the present value
of the bill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

$3.50.
City Clerk.
(Form of Coupon)

(Form of Coupon)
No. $22.5O
On the first day of ..............
10. -, the City of Belding, Ionia
County, Michigan, will pay to bearer
Twenty-Five Dollars and Fifty Cents
($22.50), at the Banking House of f.
II. ROLLINS e. SONS, Chicago, ILL
nois, for interest due that day on its
Improvement Bond, dated June 1,
1916, Mo-.
'.......... :.
Mayor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Nine Years On tbe Wav

P. r. Spielman has in his posses
sion a postcard, which has been on
its way a long time. 1t was mailed
in Morenci March 10, 1907, and deliv-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Aeroplane Factory at Sparta

Sparta L. w. WEIGH Of the Welch
Manufacturing company of Grand
Rapids and Sparta manufacturer,
has been in Sparta with aeroplane ex-
plane factory in that village. 1t is
said that the proposed factory will
construct machines for the United
States government.
1t is expected the proposed com
pany will occupy a large factory
building there, which is vacant at the
present time. More than 100 appli-
cations have been received from per-
sons who wish to learn to fly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Creamery to Open Soon

CoraI.-The Coral Creamery Co.
plant is about ready to run. Most
of the machinery has been instlled.
At the directors meeting held last
week l.. p. Coady resigned as sece-
tary. He will be succeeded by Wes-
ley j. Taylor. Both are good men.
Frank Modes will run a wagon for the
collection of cream.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Alleganr-Didk Allen has lin his
possession a large bald eagle which
was captured east of here after be-
ing shot four times. The bird mea-
sures six feet eight inches from the
tip of one wing to the tip of the 9TH
er. Mr.. Allen has mounted it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
NEIcHB0RHOOD NEWS
Candidates Fail to Pass

Hastings.-Lack of knowledge Of
United States history and arithmetic
nroved such st,,mhling blocks 10 as
the recent examinations in Barry
county that not one of the candidates
for third grade certificates passed and
only three of those who wrote exami-
nations for second grade certificates
succeeded in attaining their ambi-
tions. 1t is expected that summer
terms in normal schools will assist
in preparing some of the unsuccessful
candidates for the August examina-
tions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

cred to Mr.. Spielman few days ago.
The card was addressed to Christ
Bohn, a former employee of Mr..
Spielmam who has died since the
card was sent to him. AS it was sent
in care of Mr.. Spielman, it was de-
livered to him.
The card shows by an Adrian post.
mark that it was received in the AID.
rian postoffice March 20, 1907, but
for some reason it was mislaid and
was not delivered until last week.
Ionia.-Resolutions lauding Rev.
Cyrus Mendenhall, chaplain, and Otis
Fuller, warden of Ionia reformatory
were adopted by the reformatory
Christian Endeavor Union which has
membership of seventy-fve. War
den Fuller completed twenty-five
years in office May and Mr.. Men
denhall will celebrate his twenty-sec-
ond anniversary as chaplain May 22.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
THE ISSUE OF $4,000 I'M
PROVEMENT BONDS

ORDINANCE No. 141 of the City
of Belding authorized by Chapter 20
of the Charter of said City of Beld-
ino
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Mother Has Earned This Comfort
and Convenience

You would not knowingly deny the mother in your home any
comfort convenience that you able to provide
Then why have you overlooked the biggest Improvement
good light The modern farm that will tighten her
add her happiness and pleasure each day