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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
QUICK ROUND UP
OF AUTOMOBILE Theft

Last week Tuesday Under Sheriff
Mark Hoppough made quick round
up Of an automobile thief when Perry
Mickle reported the loss of his car
from near Hayes factory in Ionia.
Mr.. Hoppough suspected at once that
George Doyle, an ex-convict was the
thief and getting on his trail located
him first at Lowell. On arriving
there he found Doyle had left for
Grand Rapids and tok up the trail at
-once. Arriving in that city he picked
up a clue that led to the Arlington
saloon where both thief and automo-
bile were found. Doyle is in Jail
awaiting his sentence.
In just three hours and fifteen min
iites by the watch Mr.. Hoppough had
the man behind the bars.
Sheriff Lowrey is to be congratulate
ed on the efficient work of his office
and the force under him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
MERCHANTS GIVE OPEN
Statement TO PUBLIC

In recent issue Of a Jacksonville,
Florida paper the five leading shoe
dealers Of that city issued an open
statement to the public regarding the
increased cost of shoes and leather
goods. Here ST what they said:
We are uniting in publishing this
statement because we know that the
public is fair-minded and interested
in knowing the facts about the shoe
and leather situation.
Do you know that every single item
that enters into the making of a pair
of shoes-leather, Innings, nails,
thread, etc, has greatly increased in
cost in the last six months?
The causes of the advance are
chiefly as follows:
1st. The demand for leather is
greater than the supply-on account
of the decrease in number of cattle
in the United States. For instance.
in 1907, there were raised in the
United States 51,565,731 beef cattle
and there was a population of S7,-
800, 0,539; in 1909 there was 49,379,000
beef cattle to a population of 90,-
556,521; in 1911, there were 39,679,-
900 beef cattle to a population of 93,-
792 500; in 1913, there were 36,030,-
QUO beef cattle to population OF 9I,-
100000, and in 1916, there were &c.
$4,000 beef cattle to a population Of
103,000,000.
I'd. Cost of tanning materials has
increased 100 per cent to 1000 per
cent owing to the blockade of GER
tain ports.
Sd. Decreased supply of raw skins
by curtailment of some of the supply
centers due to the European war.
4th. The freight embargo of East
ern railroads, due to shortage of ships
for carrying.
9Th. Increased marine freight and
insurance charges owing to the war.
9th. Export of huge quantities of
shoes and other articles made OF
leather to Europe.
18th. Increased leather consump-
tion in America due to the greater
employment of labor all over the
country and more money in circula-
tion from increased business earnings.
Sth. Autos have made great in
creasing inroads into the available
leather supply for upholstering as il
takes an average Of two hides to each
car.
These causes have forced shoe
manufacturers to advance prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
COvERT'S STORE NOW
ON PAVED WAY

The host of rural customers of w.
l.. Covert, the South Bridge street
grocer, will be pleased to know that
they can again drive to the front door
of this hustling trading center. The
improvement work on South Bridge
street is now. completed and the street
is opened. Mr.. Covert has built up
an enviable trade among the farmers.
who thoroughly appreciate his fair
and businesslike manner of dealing.
Cpvert's grocery is one of the busi-
est trading points in Belding. A wide
assortment of groceries, vegetables,
canned goods and numerous other
things in every home is there all the
time. The stocks are the best and are
displayed in attractive form. Many
people could profit by getting the
habit of trading at Covert's. Read his
announcement each week on the last
page Of the Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
SMITH--SC0TT MAR
RIAGE AT IONA

Stoell j. Smith and Mrs. Alice r..
Scott were married in Ionia Wednes-
day, October A, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Kent. The
Rev. A. B. Chapman performed the
ceremony.
The groom is one of the well-known
old residents of this part of the coun-
ty and the bride has been residing in
this city for several months, coming
here from Ionia and has kept board
ing house in one of Mr.. Younger's
houses on Bridge street.
The couple met for the first time
only a few weeks ago and friendship
ripenea into love eliminating in the
happy eNent. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
will continue to live here for the pres
ent but later may go to his farm to
reside. Their many friends wish them
much joy and happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
BRANCH MANAGERS
OF BELO|NC BROS.
AND COMPANY HERE
TWENTY SEVEN MEN FROM
BRANCHES IN UNITED STATES
DISCUSS BUSINESS

The annual meeting and coming to-
gether of the representatives and
heads of departments of Belding
Bros. & company is being held here
this week and as usual the men are
making Hotel Belding their head
quarters.
Their care twenty-seven in the
party coming from different states
representing branch Offices as super
intendents and managers.
Reports of business conditions are
made and suggestions as to any new
system of extending and enlarging
trade are received and discussed. The
officials are much pleased with the ex-
cellent conditions of the mills here
and the way the business is conducted
under the efficient management of F..
w. Howard and Fred A. Washburn.
They also note the improved appear
ance of the city with reference par
ticularly to street paving, but criti-
cize the unfinished appearance along
Main street of the curbing.
In the party are: w. +. McDougal,
Toronto; A. N. Lincoln, Baltimore; I;
A. w. Gray, st. Louis; A. f. Barnard,
San Francisco; A. T. Welch and E..
o. Black, Cincinnati; j. G. Lawler,
Winstead, Canada; Geo p. Richard
son, Gen, Z. C. Young, II. H. Belding,
VIM. A. Leonard, f. L. Mitchell, Chi
cago, c. E. Adams, A. S. Livermore,
III. j. Soria, Boston; c. f. Reynolds,
Montreal; M. M. Belding, Jr., c..
w. Fisher, o. G. Fisher, Flor
ence w. Mari, New York; A. N. Beld-
ing, F. N. Belding, Rockville, Conn. !;
w. S. Belding, l.. l.. Belding, Phila-
delphia; E. +. Crooks, Northampton,
Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
COUNTY COMMITTEE
IS BANQUETED IN
IONA FRIDAY EVE
PLANS FOR HOLDING GRIDLEY
CLUB BANQUET ARE DISCUSS
ED; ALSO OTHER MATTERS

An enthusiastic political meeting
was held at the Brown-W Williston hotel
in Ionia last Friday evening, when the
members Of the County Republican
Campaign committee were entertain
ed to a banquet by the candidates,
chairman and secretary of the COM
mittee. About sixty-five men attend
ed. st~ ak
Following the banquet Chairman
Smith had the secretary call upon
each candidate for a short talk They
all responded and were of the opinion
that they would win out in the coming
election. George w. Miller of Mont
calm county and candidate for state
senator, made the first talk and
brought up many happy remem-
brances of early days in Ionia and
this section of Michigan.
After the candidates had all been
given a chance to talk the committee
men from each ward in the county
were asked TO suggest some idea that
would further the republican cause in
the respective precincts. Many COM
mI:teemen were confident that a good
majority woul be polled for the re-
publicans in their wards but others
expressed doubts as to the outcome.
1t was decided to hold q Gridlcy
club banquet during the latter part Of
October or the first of November. The
two dates suggested were October 27
and November 3. In either event it
is the plan to have the banquet held
at the conclusion of campaign trip
through the county with a band Of
noted speakers. The feed will be held
in the Armory at Ionia and it is ex-
pected that the room will be crowded
tO tho limit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
ED ANNIS GIVEN
SURPRISE BY WIFE

Friday, October sixth being the an
niversary day of Ed. Annis' birth his
good wife made up her mind that it
would be the proper time to give
him surprise. Mr. Annis, like a
good many other husbands, thought
no one could surprise him especially
in his own home, but when he came
in from his work that evening, and
found fine, big, bountiful supper
awaiting him and all of his children
having possession of the house, he
owned up that he was an easy mark
and accepted the situation.
At the supper table besides Mr..
and Mrs. Annis were Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Annis and daughter, Margaret,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Kennedy.
They all enjoyed the event very much
especially Grandpa Annis, who de-
clared that little Margaret, the flow
er of the family, was the greatest at
traction of all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
WYRICK RECITAL WILL
DRAW A BIG CROWD

Following is the program TO be
rendered by Ambrose Wyrick in the
opera house next Friday evening. Mr..
Wyrick has attained place in the
hearts of Belding music lovers that is
enviable. Those who have heard him
are the most enthusiastic
over the opportunity offered them to
hear him again.
Here is the program Mr. Wyrick
will give Friday evening:
Q)
(a) Morning" Speaks
6) Its asoSsI OH to See the Cabin, an.;;on
&c, "Yes, Let Me Like Soldier
Fall" ...;,;........." 70, Wallace
Violin Selections, Miss Coleman
(a) "When the Dew is Falling.
Schneider
(b) "The Melody of Home.
Stephenson
(c) "My Sweet Repose". Schubert
Id "Serenade de Don Juan. -.
............ Tschaikowsky
Mr.. Wyrick
Violin Selections. -. Miss Coleman
(5)
tai MdVlS STdAtOIl
(b) Songs My Mother Taught
Me" Dvorsk
(c) Torreador Song (Carmen) =.
q. Biset
Mr.. Wyrick
At the conclusion of the program
the following songs will be sung by
request. Present requests by note.
ain Italy," "Old Black Joe"
Roamin' in the Gloomin'," 81 Love a
Lassie," "The Picnic" "Swannee
River" "The Old Refrain" "When
Irish Eyes Are Smiling" "The Ros-
ary," an Take You Home Again
Kathleen" "The Banjo Songs" "Lit-
tie Bit of Heaven" "Mother Ma
chree," "Dawning," etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
CHILDREN SURPRISED
MOTHER ON BIRTHDAY

When Mrs. Caroline Gals arrived
home from church service and Sun
day school last Sunday she had hard
work getting the key to her front
door into the lock and forcing the
door open. When she finally sue
ceeded it dawned upon her at once
that Sunday was her birthday and
the children had sprung surprise on
her.
A chicken dinner was being cook
ed and it was soon served with lot
of other good things. Russell Gals
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Dav-
is and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Coon and
daughter, Neva, had managed to get
into the house and set things a-going.
Mrs. Gals is loyal member Of the
Baptist church and has been for -
years. 1t won't do to say how many
because that would give her age
away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
INSPECTION MEETING
W0MANS' RELIEF CORPS

The members of the w. R. c. and
c.. A. r. had a dinner and social
afternoon at their hall last Saturday.
Over fifty people attended and all
claimed it one of the best meetings
of the orders held in months. The
meeting was primarily an inspection
meeting for the w. r. c.. Mrs. Cor
della Rhodes, inspector, Of Green
vile, was present and gave many va
luable suggestions to the members.
Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. King, Mrs.
Youngs and daughter, Frances, all of
Greenville, were also present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

The Sunday school of the Baptist
church extend a hearty invitation to
everybody, young and old, to attend
a parcel post party at the church on
Sat, SATURDAY evening, an October I'll Ia. There s:r
Will Orser's famous warm taffy.
But the unique attraction will be q
real bargain sale--a sale of parcel
post packages, sent in from far and
something Of value, and will be sold
for oniy ten cents. Comet Be sure
70 come and have an evening Of jolly
fur. adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
entertained GUESTS
AT THEIR HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Hetherington
entertained the representatives of
the Belding Bros. & Company, who
are here this week on Tuesday even
ing at their pleasant home, corner of
Washington and Hanover streets.
There were about thirty present and
the occasion was a most delightful
one. Refreshments were served and
it was nearly the midnight hour be-
fore the guests departed. The party
have been entertained on numerous
occasions before by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hetherington, while they were in
charge of Hotel Belding, but this is
the first since getting into their home
life and they were complimented and
congratulated very highly on their
new and pleasant surroundings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
HIS FOR SALE ADV.
SOLD THE, STOVE

Fred Beckwith made a quick sale
last week of his heating stove through
the medium of the Banners want col
umn. Five inquiries for the stove
were had the following day Of its pub
lication. A sale was made and an
other would be purchaser came in af-
ter it was sold.
The surprising thing relative to it
is that the stove had been standing
around in the way for year and Fred
didn't know how to get rid of it until
he caught on to the idea of letting a
thousand or more people know it was
for sale. A fifteen cent adv. did the
business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
VOTE NO ON HOME
RULE" PROPOSITION

This masquerading "Home Rule"
spells home ruin, emphasized w. b.
Waltman in a speech at Howard City
recently. There is not father in
Michigan who will willingly surrend-
er his boys to the saloons, so why
should single father vote saloon
power in? You may as well talk
about running a sawmill without saw
logs as to talk of running saloons
without boys. The saloons require a
new crop of boys every year.
Every voter in Michigan should
vote Eyes" on statewide prohibition
and at the same time vote mo" on
"home rule"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Cords Came Together

Two Ford cars came together head
on, on the State road north of this
city on Thursday afternoon, near the
farm home of Henry Hall, with
measurably fortunate results for the
occupants of the cars, one of which
had six passengers and the other two.
One of the cars was owned by Mrs.
Insley of Smyrna. This car carried
the big load, and Mrs. Insley was the
worst injured Of all, suffering a dis
located shoulder and a bruised head
from sudden contact with the steer
ing wheel. The other car was owned
and driven by Fred Hackett Of Ionia.
Samuel Downing of this city, who
happened along soon after the acci-
dent, took the Smyrna party to their
homes in his car. The cars were both
badly damaged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
+. M. Belding Injured

bv and WAS Mes 1eTe Pd Las. week
their II r. nephew a W. f. M. Beiding.e we'll. veil.
working on building. at Pierson and
thought he suffered stroke of para
lysis. He was given medical atten-
this week are that he is better and
may fully recover.
Mr., Belding is member of the
Knights of Pythias of Fortuna lodge
and resided here two or three years
ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
No General Registration This Year

No General Registration This Year
There has been some question re-
garding a general registration of vot-
ers this year. Such registration is
not required except for those who
are not already registered.
According to ruling by Attorney
General ~Grant Fellows there is no
provision in the election law provid-
ing for general registration on
presidential election years in villages
and townships. Fellows says voters
in all cities under the fourth class
city act must register this year and
new registration must take place in
cities having special charter require
ments.
Belding does not come under these
requirements.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

In every home every week, there is
something happening that would
make an interesting news item IL the
editor could get hold of it. Some peo-
pie are thoughtful and kind in sending
in items while others are very reluct-
ant, but the latter are usually very
prompt to tell us after the paper is
out that we don't print this or that.
We want news, all we can get; not
long magazine articles, but just short
items of interesting news; and we
appreciate the kindness Of all who
help us in this way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
FIRST GAME PROVED
JOINER TO THE LOCALS

The Belding High school foot ball
team went down to a decided defeat
at Grand Ledge Saturday in the ini-
tial game of the season. The boys
had had little practice, and in fact,
had only been organized one week.
The trip to their battle field was made
in an automobile truck and consumed
four hours timo The players ar
rived in time to eat light lunch be-
fore the game.
The boys carried home big goose
egg, but the size of the nest for
Grand Ledge would not be believed
if told. Some different figures are
promised when the locals get used to
their Spikes"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

A. M. Kramer in the employe of the
Ireland hardware company, is carry
ing his arm in a sling. While on a
business trip one day last week near
Moseley in cranking his machine it
kicked and the handle4bar gave him a
fearful blow at the wrist, fracturing
the bones. He is attending to busi-
ness, but viii be handicapped for
some time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
A. E. D0RR HAS
A BROKEN LEG

A. +. Dorr is laid up at his home
with a broken leg from an accident
which happened Wednesday forenoon.
He and Mr.. Goulait were handling
some heavy balls Of twine and in a
spirit of fun Goulait tossed one of
the balls, weighing about fifty pounds,
off his shoulder which struck Mr..
Dorr on his right leg, causing a
fracture just above the ankle. He
was taken home Immediately and DR..
Little was called to attend him. The
injury is liable to lay him up for
several weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Mark ONT Shaking

Under Sheriff Mark Hoppough of
Ionia was in the city Tuesday on of
fetal business. Mark is looking well.
He has cut out smoking tobacco in
any form and says no more of that
for him, Two months ago he quit,
threw away his pipe and the stub Of
the cigar he was smoking. Friends
laughed at him and said he wouldn't
stick, but Mark is game and finds he
is clearing about dollar q day on
the transaction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Left for Hunting Grounds

Leopold Krupp and Ray VanGilder
left Tuesday morning for the Upper
Peninsula on their annual deer hunt
ing trip. They will stop at Kenneth
with Ed. Jersey and together the
party will work the hunting grounds
in that vicinity for game. There is
no doubt that each hunter will get his
full quota of deer as they are expert
hunters and marksmen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Was Hero in Early Day

L. w. LeClear of Lakeview was in
the city last Friday visiting with p.
F. Curtis and other old friends. In
the numbering days of Michigan he
handled logs and did teaming for the
Langston with whom Mr.. Curtis and
many other teamsters stopped over
night when hauling supplies to the
camps. Mr. LeClear worked for
some time before he was married for
Gap" Coon when he kept the old
hotel in Greenville and drawed sup
plies from Grand Rapids through
Plainfield. Rockford and Courtland
Center on the old stage line. He
said when he first came to this place
it was known as "Hog Hole" and lat
er Knott's Mill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

Supervisors John w. Moore, w. b.
Travis and Barney G. Curtis are at
tending the October session Of the
Board of Supervisors at the county
seat this week. They have conclud-
ed to try the scheme of boarding at
home during the weeks session and
will go to the county seat and return
each day by autonebile.. eai t@ai 4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Are Here on Visit

Mrs. NJ. f. Lloyd and daughters,
Miss Leone Lloyd and Mrs. Sybil
Forsythe of Westchester, Pa, are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elvon Lloyd
and Mr.. and Mrs. Nevin Lloyd. They
arrived Saturday, Mr.. Lloyd meeting
them in Ionia with his automobile.
They were all residents here a num-
Der of years ago and have many
friends in the city, who will be pleas
to greet them during their stay of a
few weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Will Hold Japanese Tea

A japanese tea and thimble party
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Henry Friedly Saturday, October Ia,
from 2:30 to s o'clock. 1t will be
given in the interest of the w. F. M.
S. of the M. f.. church and every
member is urged to be present and
bring a guest. Program, refresh
ments, costumes and decorations will
be on the Japanese order.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

Belding Bros. e. company wish to
apologize to the public for failure to
show the moving pictures on the side
of mill No, 2 Tuesday evening as
scheduled. The films failed to ar
rive from New York and the disap-
pointment was inevitable. Complete
pictures Of the silk industry will be
shown Wednesday night
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

week from Chicago where he had been
for some time. He came by the way
of Hammond, Ind, and brought home
which he purchased while there. He
was accompanied by John Woernapke
ed him how to handle and run the
new car.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Hurt "On Slide for Lifev

Glenn Spencer, son Of Mrs. Mae
Spencer had the misfortune to be in
an accident last Thursday. He with
for life" they had erected near Mert
breaking his right arm near the
wrist and also injured his ankle DR..
Pinkham attended him and the lad
will be out again in the course of a
week or two.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Rally Day

Next Sunday is rally day at the
Congregational church. The Sunday
school scholars will have part in
the morning service. Preaching at
10:30. A large attendance Of the
membership is looked for.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

The anniversary Of the Grand Riv-
er Baptist association held at Green
vile last week was very successful.
Many delegates from Belding were
glad to attend those inspirational
meetings.
The new officers are: Moderator,
w. A. Bliss, Belding; vice-moderator,
II. S.. Ellis, Ashley; clerk-treasurer,
J. H. Steward, Courtland; associa-
tional Bible school superintendent, F.
l.. Warner, Belding; secretary-treas-
urer of Young Peoples work, Miss
Blanche Harvey, Belding.
The next association meeting will
be held at Sebewa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

Every user Of fuel can profit by
reading the half page talk on fuel
by the Belding Coal e. Ice company
this week. The company tells of the
saving and convenience of certain
fuel and also the secret of using it
successfully. The talk is on page 6.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

There will me a special communica-
tion of Belding Lodge No. 355 f. a
A. M. Saturday evening, beginning at
$50, for work in the EA degree. All
brothers welcome. ]. b. Cook, !.
" 20 ~ 't WIN. 4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
Birthday Surprise

Mrs. Henry Darling was very
pleasantly surprised Wednesday
evening at her home on South Broas
street, the occasion being her birth
day. Twenty-one ladies were pres
ent and the evening was spent very
pleasantly with music and games,
after which fine lunch was served
by Mrs. Darling's granddaughter,
Miss Neva Darling, who had planned
the party. The ladies left Mrs. Dar-
ling a lovely ice cream set and salad
dish as remembrances of the occa-
sion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11
WON THOMAS TROPHY
WINNING SHOWN HERE

Jesse Altenburg brought home
from Pittsburgh his silver bat and
ball, known as the Thomas trophy,
and which was won by him for having
the highest batting average the past
season. The trophy is now being
shown in the front window of George
Thomas jewelry store. Altenburg
left this week for Ann Arbor where
he entered school. He is taking the
law course offered by the university.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

The Baptist State convention of
Michigan will meet at Battle Greek
next week. ssN sAs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-11

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