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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
FIRE DESTROYS FARM
BUILDING MONDAY

The second fire in one week broke
out in chicken coop on the Belding
farm southeast of the city about 4:3O
Monday afternoon and before help ar
rived had burned the building almost
completely. With the structure over
one hundred and fifty chickens were
burned on the roosts.
Firemen made a run for the con-
fagration, but it was beyond the fire
radius and they were unable to rem
der aid. Hose were strung from the
hydrant at the corner of Alderman
and State streets along the road to
the Belding cemetery, but was not
laid further, as the building was soon
consumed
The farm buildings are unoccupied,
the chores being done by employees
going out from Belding twice day.
No one was at the premises when the
fire started. The cause of its start
ing is unknown. The other buildings
were not damaged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
CHAS. H. GIBSON
DIED In GREENVllLE

Charles II. Gibson was found dead
in his bathroom last Friday morning
at his home in Greenville. His
physicians gave the cause of death
as heart disease. He was sixty-one
years old and had resided in Green
vile since 1879. He was elected
mayor for two terms.
As a Mason he was prominent
member of Greenville lodge, No. 96,
f. e. A. M. and Royal Arch Chapter,
No. 70, of that city, a member of the
Consistory and Shrine of Grand Rap
ids and was always welcomed by the
members when ,he met with them.
Mr.. Gibson was first vice-president
Of the Greenville State bank and he
was largely instrumental in having
the bank fix up the beautiful struc-
ture which now adorns the Main
street of Greenville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

your poles and on the sides of your
buildings reading like this: Butter
and Eggs for Sale at Browns the
Farmer" ''You Ought to See Ny
Cows and Pigs; They are the Finest
in Otisco and Cheap at Any Price.
Spivens' Phone 90" "Best Dutch
Cheese N the Country at Bowen's
Country Place." Twenty per cent off
on Chickens and Turkeys During
November, all ST." "Hens Now $1.60
at Schroeder's Farmstead," "Save
Part of Your Income Start An Ac-
count with Hammers; Our Potatoes
Will Keep You in Your Old Aage."
Woud you like to have us farmers
plaster your streets with such about
twenty-five each block? Would it
help the looks Of your town? 1t we
tried to do that your officers would
tear down our signs, dozens of your
citizens would proclaim our actions
an outrage and would not put up with
it.
But without thinking whether it is
right or wrong the town people come
out and literally cover our improved
roads with signs of boots and shoes,
calico, wagons, lumber and every
thing you can think of. One farm
er hasn't any show against fifty
merchants who depreciate his proper
ty by covering his property front
with distractions.
Maybe / am saying too much and
talking too straight, but it gets my
patience to see the things we farm
ers have to stand and then the town
people don't understand why we
can't think they are the finest set of
people. on the pike. l believe we
have the same right to have a clean
front road and appearance as they
have, even without mentioning the de-
struction of our trees and fences.
and the tearing up Of our grassed
roadsides so that we can scarcely
NOW them with a hand sickle. Some
times you nail up big bills that tear
lose and scare our horses, and a.
best are finally scattered along the
roads where they get into our now
ing machines, when we cut the grass,
so that the machine leaves great
ragged strips of grass.
read Belding paper and in it
find the things advertised that l want
to buy. The paper comes to my
house and is not thrown around the
yard to litter it up either. l buy
from the advertisers and think most
of the farmers around here do too.
But I think they should be more con-
siderate Of our feelings and Of the ap-
pearance of our properties along. the
country roads. If the signs look
good for our farms they would sure
| ly look good in the merchants front
yard in town or on the streets.
Yours truly, Z. Z. J.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Banner Reader on Farm Writes
Ansuer on Defacing Roadside Trees
Written by E. E. ].

The Banner is in receipt of a let
ter from a farmer reader this week
in answer to the article appearing in
last weeks issue under the head:
"Protect Roadside Trees From Pest
of Sign Boards" When communica-
tions are sent in good faith and writ
ten with fairness we are always glad
to print them. We believe the writer
of this letter is touching a side of
the farmers life and interest that is
vital to them. The letter brings the
thought that cooperation in a COM
munlty means the cooperation of
the farmers and city dwellers for
their mutual good. Here is the let
ter:
The Belding Banner,
Dear Sirs:=You Cannot imagine
my pleasure at reading your article
last week in regard TO protecting
roadside trees in the eastern states
from pests and sign boards. l have
always been a lover Of Gods coun-
try and have spent many years Of my
life on the dear old farm. / believe
in good roads and have personally
helped make some of the roads Of
this county much better and more
serviceable. / would like to say
few words to your readers about
some of these things.
/ have noticed that the by-roads,
where there is not much traffic are
not literally plastered with signs
and painted fences. But as soon as
the township puts in some money
and the farmers a lot of work, to
improve a road the trees and fences
become plestered with signs, until we
farmers think we are driving
through a graveyard when we go to
town. They are not pleasant to the eye
as we drive past and certainly do
not improve the looks of the road
and the farm property.
+ remember some months ago when
YOU people of the city paved your
streets. | heard something about a
discussion among the merchants re-
garding hitching posts for the farm
ers' teams. / don't know what was
said or done. but / do know that the
hitching posts were taken off OF the
streets. Then you put up some iron
poles for lights. One Of your mer-
chants put up a pole and painted
signs on the lights. You managed
in some way to get that down. and
another one placed Without signs.
You will not allow signs and bills
tackled or pasted on these poles.
Why? Simply because you want
your city to look beautiful, you want
it to be attractive and clean NOW
with your pretty improved streets
and light poles with nice stores on
both sides, how would you like TO
have us farmers come down to your
town and nail up a lot OF signs on
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
HIRAM ACE0LD VET
ERAN DIED IN CRYSTAL

Hiram Race passed away last
Thursday morning at the home of
his nephew, Frank Race, -at Crystal.
Mr.. Race suffered slight stroke of
apoplexy about six weeks ago and
had failed steadily from that time
on. He was the father of Mrs.
Lowry of Portland, and a brother of
Barney Race of this city, who were
in the army together as members of
the same company. The deceased
was seventy-seven years old, and had
visited in Belding few days last
summer.
Mr.. Race went to Crystal to at
tend the funeral Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
GARBAGE BURNING
PLANT DESIRABLE
HERE N BELONG
TIME IS NEAR WHEN ALL CIT
J. les MUST DISPOSE OF
THEIR GARBAGE

The problem of disposing of gar
bage in Belding is one which is be-
coming more and more serious, es-
pecially in view of the fact that sani-
tary regulations have become strict
er, sthe essential measure Of a
campaign to reduce sickness. With
in a few years sewage will no longer
make the water of our beautiful
streams filthy--it will be disposed of
in septic tanks. The difficulty in
small cities is always a problem, as
there Is no municipal provision for
collecting it, and it is no easy task
to make every citizen pay for having
it carried away. You may have all
of the refuse removed from your yard
but your neighbor may annoy you
because he allows to collect on his
place all kinds of kitchen refuse,
which offend your nostrils and breeds
flies which swarm about your doors
and windows waiting for an oppor-
tunity to introduce disease germs
into your family.
All over the country there is a
movement to burn garbage in muni-
cipal incinerators established in con-
nection with any municipal plant US
ing steam boilers. A number of citi-
zens of Belding who recognize the
Importance and necessity of provid-
ing some means of getting rid of the
city's- garbage favor the establish
ment of an incinerating plant here.
1t would seem that such a plant
might be placed at the water works
plant at some future time. A plant
capable of handling this city's needs
for many years, is estimated to cost
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
W IL YOU GETTHE PRIZE
TO BE GIVEN SATURDAY.

The first drawing of the six prizes
which the Belding merchants will
give to the persons holding automo-
bile tickets will be at three p. M,
Saturday, November 25, on Main
street.
Be sure and have your tickets with
you because if the ticket with the
same number as the one drawn is
not presented, after giving you fif-
teen minutes to look-ever your tick
cts another one will be drawn and
so on until a ticket with the same
number as the one drawn is present
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
WlLLOUGHBY'S STORE
LIGHT FIXTURES NEW

Willoughby's Jewelry store is now
the best lighted Of any business
place in the city. Mr.. Willoughby
recently installed a set of modern
drop lights there. The china reflect
ors and lights are suspended on
heavy brass chains. Two hundred
watt lamps are inclosed in the up
per refiectors and beneath them to
diffuse the direct light from the
lamps are inverted refiectors. The
lighting effect produced is most
pleasing and the room is flooded with
clear white light.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
SPINNING WHEEL PART
OF WINDOW DISPLAY

In one Of the windows Of Lloyd's
store this week may be seen a very
attractive linen display. An old
spinning wheel, all complete, is one
of the features that attract. The
machine shows every evidence of
having been used many a day, and
yet it is all complete. Only a few
children of the present day have
ever seen a spinning wheel, and par
ents should take them to the store
and explain its operation, showing
how the cloth Of fifty years ago was
made.
Don't forget to notice the excellent
display of linen in the window too.
Many things are listed in Lloyd's
advertisement in the Banner this
week for the Thanksgiving sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
KIM SMITH KILLED
A LARGE BEAR

: Kim Smith and c. d. Goodwin of
Ionia were in the city Monday on
their return from Iosco county, where
they went after election to rest and
recuperate on one of Mr.. Smiths
timber ranches.
Several bear have been roaming
around in that vicinity invading the
products of the ranch and bothering
the farmers. Kim organized a party
Of hunters, while there, and they
rounded up one animal which weigh
ed 100 pounds. "Old Bruins" car
cass was taken to the county seat
where it was viewed by a lot of
sportsmen and the ex-postmaster
and politician was the hero of the
hour.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
WERE QUIETLY MAR
RlED IN I0NlA

The marriage of Mr.. Dallas ID. Nc
Duffy and Miss Cora M. McNitt took
place in Ionia last Friday, Rev. A..
r. Mitchell officiating.
The bride and groom are both we'll
known Belding people. Mr.. McDuffy
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nc
Duffy and Miss McNitt, the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McNitt.
After the ceremony the young
couple went to Detroit, where they
will reside. Although they stole a
march on their many friends here.
best wishes and congratulations fol-
low them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
DEATH REMOVES
RESPECTED RESIDENT
CALLED T0L0NG REST

The death of James Il. Connell oc-
Cured at an early hour Thursday
morning, November 16, in Butter
worth hospital, Grand Rapids, where
he had been taken for an operation
and treatment several weeks ago, af-
ter returning here from Benton Har-
Dor, where he had been with his son,
Frank Connell.
After the operation, which was per-
formed by DR.. Richard Smith, every
possible care and attention was given
him, but on account of his advanced
age and impaired health, his con-
dition would not respond to medical
skill and he passed peacefully away.
The deceased was eighty-four years
old, having lived beyond the allotted
"three score years and ten," and his
whole life had been such that he was
honored and respected by all who
knew him.
Mr.. Connell was born near Cork,
Ireland and came to America when
he was twelve years old, being the
youngest of four children, all of
whom are now at rest. At Mt. Nor
ris, New York, he married Miss
Mary j. Charleston and few years
later they came to Michigan. About
thirty EIGHT years ago they moved
from Greenville, where he had been
in the furniture and undertaking
business to this city and opened a
business in the same line here, which
he carried on for long time. Twen-
ty-one years ago his wife died and
since then he has made his home
with his sons, Harry and Frank, be-
ing comfortably and carefully looked
after in his declining years.
Mr.. Connell was a devoted member
of the Congregational church and
was elected a deacon for life. While
in Benton Harbor he identified HIM
self with that church and was also
elected deacon there.
The funeral was held at the house
Saturday, Rev. A. j. Blair officiated,
and Mrs. Kate Ferguson of Grand
Rapids sang, "Abide With Me-" and
"Thy Will Be Done" A profusion of
of beautiful flowers covered the cas-
ket. The burial was made in the
family lot by the side of Mrs. Con-
nell's grave.
Two sons and aughter-Harry
j. and Frank Connell and Miss Bes-
sic Conneli survive him. AT the SER
vice Rev. Blair read the following
which shows the high esteem in
which he was held:
The First Congregational Church
Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the
First Congregational Church of Beld-
ing, Michigan. Greeting:
Dear Friends: | have been request
ed by the members of this church
to convey to you the love and af-
lection they felt for their fellow
member, Mr.. j. L. Connell.
We felt honored in having Mr..
Connell as a deacon Of this church.
His presence was always a benedic-
tion and we believe he was truly one
of Gods saints.
We rejoice as never before in that
wonderful communion of saints and
feel that our hearts are still bound
together by ties of Christian love.
We shall greatly miss Mr.. Connell,
but we know that our loss is heavens
gain.
Wishing you grace, mercy and
peace, am
Most sincerely yours,
A. G.. Diefenbach,
Pastor Congregational Church.
Benton Harbor, Michigan,
Nov. 16, 1916
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Robert McKendry Dead

Robert McKendry, an Ionia county
farmer for many years, died Satur-
day evening at 1880 of apoplexy, the
death coming suddenly though he
had been in por health for several
years. He was rs years old. For the
last two years he has made his home
in Ionia, living on Harter street, the
change to the city being made on ac-
count of his health. His wife and
three children survive-Mrs. Elmer
Cowan of Ionia, Mrs. Ed. Bradford
Of Keene and John McKendry of
EastOn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
His Boat is Safe

From the November number of the
Pere Marquette magazine we clip the
following from the Ionia car shop
notes:
"There has been lot of talk
around the shops that the Germans
wer going to destroy every English
boat. Charlie Noble believed it so
he made a bee line for Belding by
foot, dashed to the river and pulled
his rowboat out and left il on his
uncle's front lawn for safe keeping"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
First Yenison Arrives

The first venison of the season ar
rived in Belding Monday. Miss
Gladys M. Bradt, music and drawing
teacher in the local schools, received
a liberal supply from friends in the
upper peninsula and distributed
some of it to her immediate friends.
Miss Bradt formerly was employed
as ateacher in the perbnsub and
from the amount of venison she re
ceived she evidently has many
friends in that country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
The Cafeteria Lunch

The cafateria lunch held at the
home of Mrs. /. l.. Hubbell last We'd
nesday evening was a very success
full affair, both in a social way and
financially. The luncheon was a
good hearty meal served on small ta-
bles in the dining room with bill-of-
fare at hand from which to call for
what the appetite craved.
Mire than seventy were served and
the proceeds netted the ladies ten
dollars. -
Mrs. Hubbell was assisted in the
service by members of the social
circle. Her rooms were finely dec
Grated with the seasons flowers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Visited Their Aged Mother

Mrs. Ophelia Stokes Of Stanton
and Mrs. Mary Carter of Blanchard
have been in the city this week the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cannon
and also of their mother, Mrs. Mary
M. Sparks. They returned home on
Wednesday. Mrs. Sparks will be 90
years old on the 9th of November
and is remarkably well for a person
OF her advanced age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

Ed. ID. Lambertson has just re-
turned from a visit with his daugh-
ter in Flint. Mr.. Lambertson says
that Flint is just now a seething cal
dron of activity, particularly in the
automobile line. Mr.. Lambertson is
hale and hearty at the ripe age Of
so years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Got A Fine Spike Horn

Willis Shipman returned from
Newberry Wednesday, where he had
been on his annual hunting trip. He
had the good luck to bring down a
fine spike-horn buck weighing 16O
pounds, with his trusty rifle.
The carcass of the deer will be
along in few days to prove that
he is not joking about it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Grange Notice

Grange Notice
The next meeting of the Belding
Grange will be held Saturday, Nov
ember %. Will each member kindly
make a special effort to be there at
10:30. Work in the fourth degree,
followed by a picnic dinner. A
Thanksgiving program will be given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

Eugene Warner, George Mumby,
and Ora Collier are doing jury work
in the circuit court at Ionia this
week, having been drawn to serve
from this city during the term. III.
A. Connell and DIR. Geo. +. Smith
were also drawn; but were excused
from serving.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Special Thanksgiving Dinner

Manager ". E. Dunham Of Hotel
Belding is announcing a special
Thanksgiving dinner in the Banner
this week. He urges that everyone
desiring dinner at the hotel on that
day notify him before next Saturday
evening that proper reservations can
be made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

The W.. r. c. ladies will meet at
the G. A. r. hall Saturday, December
2, at p. m. Election of officers. Ev-
cry member is expected to be pres
ent. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
GAVE THE MCNALLYS
A SOCIAL VISIT

The friends and neighbors to the
number of fifty or more worked up
nice little farewell party and visit at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
McNally in the Belding addition last
Saturday night, and a merry time
was had until the midnight hour.
Games were played and even dane
ing was on the program, because Phil
Belding and his wife with violin and
organ, made such good music they
could not resist the amusement-a
sort of community hop. During the
evening j. E. Souders in behalf Of
the company presented Mr.. and Mrs.
McNally with silver spoon and the
event closed with an oyster supper.
The McNallys are moving to the
Belding farm, where the chicken
coop burned and this party was got
ten up to give them good send off.
Chicken Pie Supper
The annual church fair and chick
en- pie supper of the Ashley Ladies
Aid will be held next Friday night,
November 24.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

viii Leach has ordered a Holland
furnace installed in his country
home. Guy Smith received the order
and has the plant installed.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
Belding Grange Fail

Full particulars regarding the
coming Grange Fair are not yet
available. They will be given next
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

The l.. A. S. of the NJ. E. church
will hold their regular monthly sup
per, Saturday, December 2; also a
sale of fancy goods, ranging in price
from 10c to $2.50.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
WILL RUSSELL is NOV
ING To MUSKEG0N

VIM. Bussell is home from Muske-
gon this week to pack up his goods
and move his family to that city. His
many friends are sorry to see them
so.
Recently when it was known that
he was surely going, a whole lot Of
neighbors and friends gathered there
for a social evening and farewell
party. A wonderfully good time was
had. Refreshments were served and
Hugh Evans in neat speech present
ed them with a silver bread tray. Mr..
Bussell thanked the company for the
gift which they will prize highly in
their Muskegon home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22

Inc clrcuIot1on H0o1kn
Of the Hammer are open 20
Inspection g Any Time.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
ONE CENT-THE DAY BOOK lone CENT

clothing industry are out on strike.
Sidney Hillman, international
president, will handle the strike. Last
night he and Clarence DarrOw, VIM.
Guinea and Peter Sissman discussed
the fight on the injunction which will
be made tomorrow morning. The
union is determined to take the fight
UP to the supreme court if necessary.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thos. Mott Osborne, New York's
prison reform warden, will lecture
Life Within Prison Walls" for
WOman's City Club, Congress hotel,
s tonight
18th ward Civic League May party,
2 to p. m, Tues. Mrs. Brown, pres.
Ill Equal Suffrage assn and Mrs.
Ida Darling, Engelke, city ward or
ganizer will speak.
18th ward branch, Woman's City
club viii hear series of social hy-
biene lectures by DR.. Lindsay Wyne-
koop. First one Tues, 2 p. m, Gar
field PIX. refectOry.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
BOOST PREPAREDNESS
PARADE HERE

A feeler as to how Chicago would
accept a big preparedness parade
was set out by big business this
morning in the columns Of the loop
papers. New YOrk's parade was re-
ported a success. In the next few
days the papers viii attempt to stir
up Chicago's fiery spirit into boost
ing for a program of the ententiOn of
the army and navy.
The trust press take great delight
in suppressing the comments of
speakers who tell of Americas eff
cient navy, the second in the world,
and of the inside dope on the fight of
the Munitions makers to bleed the
United States for war material con-
tracts.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-15
PICKS BAD PLACE
TO MAKE GRAFTON

Meeting Of peace patriots at Coli
scum broke into UprOar when little
Frenchman in gallery tossed bunch
of circulars into crowd calling on
United States to stop the war. Later
he was put out of the building for
inteTrupting, and when last noticed
he was in an unhealthy position,
being surrounded by group of Ger
mans.
Speakers of German and Irish ma
tionality took turns at slamming
England and the American press.
The meeting was held under the
United Societies, who want to pre-
vent diplomatic break between the
United States and Germany.
GARMENT WORKERS TO QUIT
DESPITE INJUNCTION
In spite Of the injunction granted
the clothing bosses by Judge Smith,
several thousand clothing workers
will walk out before the end of the
day. The walk-Out will continue un-
till the entire 10000 workers in the