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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
STATE TO RAISE
GAME ON A LARGE
PRESERVE IS PLAN
SIXTY THOUSAND ACRES TO
BE GIVEN FOR CONSERv-
ING GAME
TO REPOPULATE SOUTH
PENINSULA WITH DEER
All Naive Birds and Animals Will
Also Be Raised to Restock
the State

The hunters who paid $1.00 for
resident license wondered what this
money was to be used for. The 1900
residents of this county, who obtain
ed these licenses will be gratified to
know that they were contributing to-
ward plan which will ultimately re-
suit In re-populating the state with
game birds, and animals, including
fur-bearers. Little game is left in
4onia county, and the hunters will be
glad to contribute towards a project
which will result in the preservation
of the enjoyment of hunting.
In order to begin the work of rails
ing game for distribution throughout
the state, the Michigan Public Do
main Commission is planning to es-
tablish a natural game refuge in Luce
county. The state has $4,000 acres
in this county. The holdings are
somewhat scattered, however, and it
will be necessary to purchase inter-
vening private property in order to
consolidate the state land into one
block. Thirty years ago this county
was populated by hundreds. Today
it is forgotten and forsaken, and new
er visited except by few trout fish
ermen in the summer and fewer hunt
ers In the fall. After the region was
numbered off" and made worthless
it became a mo mans land" in
which wild life was left to propagate
in peace, except in the fall, when the
hunters invaded the country. But
here Dame Nature shows whim
which has resulted in helping to pro-
tect the wild life. She refused to re-
forest the land, except in patches.
The county was thus left open and
the deer and moose were able to see
hunters approach and escape. Then
the state prohibited hunting and trap
ping on this land and since then it
has been a paradise for wild life. 1t
is as nearly forest primeval" as
can be found in Michigan. Every
kind of game bird in Michigan can
be found in this region.
Game is also being conserved and
propogated at the Hansen Military
reservation at Grayling, and at the
Houghton Lake forest reservation. At
Grayling deer are being propogated
and will be ready for distribution in
the lower peninsula in two or three
years.
{ Continued on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
REV. AND MRS. OOTY
SURPRISED LAST
MONDAY EVENING
THEY WERE PRESENTED WITH
ZINE LEATHER ROCKERS.
LUNCH WAS SERVED

Members Of the Methodist church
and Sunday school surprised their
pastor, Rev. w. +. Doty and his wife,
Monday evening by going in a body
to the parsonage to spend the even
ing. Approximately seventy-fve or
eigsty people were there. Rev. Doty
wss presented with beautiful leather
mahogany rocker and Mrs. Doty was
given fine oak rocker upholstered in
leather.
The presents were presented by F.
II. Hudson, superintendent Of the Sun
day school. He gave a very interest
ing and unique talk. Rev. Doty then
responded in his usual able manner.
He stated that he was becoming more
and more convinced every day that
the friends he acquired were worth
much more to him than money. He
spoke optimistic of the outlook for
the growth and further developments
of the church and complimented high
ly the fine spirit that exists between
the pastor and the people. At the
conclusion of the addresses in the par
sonage the visitors all went to the din
ing rooms Of the church, where a self
served lunch was given. The ladies
had filled the tables full of good things
of wide variety. The whole evening
was very enjoyable one for all.
1t was the original plan to have the
gathering and surprise on last Friday
evening, but the plans were thwarted
when Rev. Doty was seen to'board the
afternoon train for Alma to spend
the evening and night. Both he and
Mrs. Doty were completely surprised.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
HENRY FORD HOME;
VIEWS CHANGED
RELATIVE TO WAR

Henry Ford has arrived home to
Detroit from his mission of peace to
Europe. In an interview with the as
sociated press on his arrival in New
York last Sunday Mr.. Ford declared
his views regarding the cause of the
war have undergone marked
change. When he left he said he was
of the opinion that bankers, manu-
facturers of munitions and arma-
mepts were responsible, but he re-
turns with the belief that it is the
people themselves, those now being
slaughtered, who are responsible. The
men doing the fighting have been too
content TO let those who rule them do
their thinking and they have not TAX
en- advantage of their divine right to
say for themselves what they shall
do and think, the pacifst asserted.
Republics are no better than mon
arches in this respect" he said.
even in the United States we let
those whom we have elected to office
be swerved from their duty. We do
not assert ourselves. Personally,
have been a voter 81 years and in all
that time / have voted only six times,
and then because my wife made me-"
OF the eventual success of the peace
mission, Mr.. Ford declared he had no
doubt.
"The movement is now organized
and under way" he said. "People
are talking about it, and while some
criticize, when people talk they
think, and when they think they think
right"
''If what | have done will bring
xaoca o,,1y ono dow paarar / chaH ha
more than repaid. Every day the war
is shortened will save 10000 lives,
and 10000 lives will mean much to-
ward restoring order and normal con-
ditions.
"If necessary will go to Europe
and if it will help matters will
charter another ship. l am not doing
it for personal glory, gain or adver
tising. have more money than /
can use, and i feel ! am simply GUS
todian Of what nave. 1t was entrust-
ed to me by the people, some of whom
today are fighting in the trenches"
IL am against preparedness, as
preparedness means war. No man
will arm himself unless he means to
attack Even when he takes fork
in his hand he is preparing to attack
an oyster or a beefsteak.
at would be better for the admins
tration to find out first if the people
themselves want armament. If they
do they will eventually get what Eu-
rope is getting now As to the other
feature of President Wilson's mes
sage, especially with reference to
trade and greater merchant marine,
we are all with him on that"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
CANAL DOES NOT
PAY FOR UP KEEP

The Panama Canal is not yet a pay
proposition. Not alone is it failing to
pay interest on the investment OF
1857 900, 900, but it is failing to pay
its construction maintenance.
These facts are disclosed in the an
nual report of the governor of the
Canal Zone, Major General George
w. Goethals which was made public
today.
Two factors enter into the revenue
ituation-several slides which in
terfered with shipping and ruling
by the Attorney General whereby
about 100000 in tolls must be re-
turned to shippers. !,
According to the tolls collected
there should be a surplus of $68,843
above the cost of maintenance. The
refund of tolls, however, turns this
surplus into a deficit of about $780,
600.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
CLASS OF 1915 HAD BAN
QUIET AT HOTEL BELDlNG

The class of 1915 of the Belding
high school held their first class re-
union December 81. 1t was in the
form of a banquet at Hotel Belding.
After a delicious five-course supper,
toasts were given by Edith Glass,
Elsie Kramer, Valley Helm, Harvey
NcKiddie, Agnes Hall, George Men
kee and Winnifred Thompson with
Earl Price as toastmaster. A short
program was given consisting Of the
following numbers: Piano solo, Claude
Stout; vocal duet, Winnifred Thomp,.
SON and Vernona Pike; reading, Hazel
Price; vocal solo, VALLEY Helm.
During the business meeting. that
followed it was decided by unanimous
vote to make the reunion an annual
affair. Misses Eaton and Wilson
chaperoned the group.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
'TEvAELAT|ON OF
I| pTS TO MAN.
L lecture SUBJECT
PROF. RbERT w. HEGNER WILL
TAI Ian OPEN MEETING
tNING OF JAN. II

The lall Of the community are
especiallylyited to attend the illus
trated lecFe to.be given here Thurs
day evenA January Ia by Prof.
Robert Wnegner of the University
of Michige His subject will be
"The Relaln of Insects to Man" The
lecture wilbe given in Millard hall
and attends will be served to a buff
fet luncheclduring the evening. Some
good musitEill be given also. Every
thing is fiji and everyone is invited.
Farmers aAtheir wives are urged to
come out All meet the city dwellers
in a comm@a and friendly manner.
The meetig will be called to order
about eight clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
GAVE MRS. REED
SOCIAL VISIT

The trustees and their wives and
the officers of the different depart
ments ns Of the Congregational a.e church
Maurice A. Reed a social visit Friday
night. A seven o'clock potluck din
ner was served and as the hour drew
near to the New Year, Rev A. j.
Blair presented to her two bookcase
sections in behalf of the guests as a
slight appreciation of her excellent
work as treasurer Of the church and
the Ladies' Social Circle. Mrs. Reed
responded ina very nice way and
thanked the company for the gift
which she said was just what she
wanted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
IONA MAN CAPTURES
A BRIDE IN BElDING

Albert Crosby, an Ionia young man,
came to Belding New Years eve and
the next day took Miss Genevieve
Moore, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
S. Moore, away as his bride. The
ceremony was performed at the Bap-
tist parsonage Saturday noon by Rev.
w. A. Bliss. The newly married cou-
pie left on the afternoon train for
Grand Rapids, where they spent the
evening and returned to Ionia Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. Crosby is employed in the Reed
Furniture factory in Ionia. He and
Mrs. Crosby will reside in the coun-
tvs capital city. MRS. Crosby was
well known here. The best wishes of
her many friends go with her and Mr..
Crosby.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
new LAWS TO GOVERN
FISHING THROUGH ICE
Limit on Time for Spearing and on
Number of Ice Lines
Allowed

Fishermen should remember the
changes in the laws governing winter
fishing. Only certain kinds Of fish
may be speared through the ice and
the number of ice-lines is limited.
Suckers, mullet, red-sides and grass
pike may be speared through the ice
without artificial light during the
months of January and February.
During March and April they may be
taken from streams with dip-nets.
During these months they may also be
speared in streams and rivers.
Ice lines, known in this vicinity as
"tip-ups," are defined as single lines
with single hooks attacked. Five Of
such lines may be used by one person
during December, January and Febru-
airy for taking all kinds Of fish except
bass and trout.
Study the laws carefully as the war
dens are keener-eyed than ever be-
fore. This is necessary in order to
save the pleasure Of fishing for the
future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
RODNEY n. GLEASON
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS

After an illness of about six years
Rodney II. Gleason. sixty-four, died at
his home on Broas street Saturday,
January 1, a victim of paralysis.
Funeral services were held at the
late home Tuesday afternoon at 300
o'clock in charge of Rev. w. f. Doty.
Mr.. Gleason was born in Oswego,
N. Y, in 1852 and came to Michigan
in 1875. He was married to Miss
Kate Powell of Rising Sun, Indiana
soon aftersoon after and has since re-
sided in Belding. The deceased leaves
to mourn his loss besides a widow,
one sister, four brothers, and several
nephews and nieces.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
w. C. T. u. WORKER
GIVING LECTURE HERE

Mrs. Eta S. Shaw of Grand Rapids,
the noted w. c. T. u. worker who has
been giving a series of lectures at
the Congregational church, under the
auspices of the local union, has had
good interested audiences. Her ad-
dresses have been sane, logical and
delivered with rare ability.
Realizing that the liquor evil is fast
being placed where it belongs Mrs.
Shaw does not spend much time ar
guing the temperance question as it
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Raptist Church News

Prayer meeting topics for January (:
Thursday, January 6, "The Pillar OF
Cloud; Thursday, January 13, Fright
Views of Christ; Thursday January
20, "Aims for the Year.; Thursday,
January 81, Spiritual Awakening.
The pastors Bible class will hold
their monthly social gathering on
Monday evening, January 10, with
Mr.. Loyer, on Congress street.
Leo Hammond will have charge OF
the Young Peoples choir for the Sun
day evening service. Encourage him
by your assistance. f,
The report Of the Sunday school
treasurer was most excellent. Total
receipts for the year $451.27. The
Sunday school contributed 500 for
the parsonage fund and classes gave
$1O5.. A total Of 205 from the Sun
day school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
That's Proposition Nutshell-You Want That Auto
mobile and the Banner Wants An Increased Subscription
List We Perfectly Willing to Trade the Auto
mobile Your Assistance
We WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU
THINK ABOUT It.
of Those Nominated So Far. Don't Let the
Number of Names Keep You From the Contest.
Comparatively Few VIII Take
Up the Work Seriously

Already the Banner contest has
created considerable interest and a
number Of people have expressed their
willingness to work. A great many
names have been sent in but of course
they won't all work, in fact, only a
very small percentage of them Will
take up the work seriously. If your
name appears in this list of con-
testants let the contest manager know
if you are going to take an active part,
and if so he will send you the neces-
sary supplies to start you out. There
is still room for more active contest
ants in some localities, so look the
list over and If there is no one in
your locality send in your name at
once.
Next week we will publish the first
votes, so now is the time to get real
busy. The one who will be at the
head Of the list next week will receive
a great amount of advertising be-
cause people all over the county are
interested and watching to see who
will be at the top.
Map out campaign for the COM
ing week-just what you intend to do
and hop to il and carry out the cam
paign. If you are going to win go at
it systematically. This is a business
proposition, pure and simple and in
order to win out you must get votes
and to get votes you have to solicit
subscriptions.
Don't 60 into this campaign with
the feeling that you are bound to get
something, because your enthusiasm
is liable to "peter out" and before the
contest Is over. Remember YOUR re-
port must be in this Office by Tuesday,
January 18th, at 6 p. m. IL there is
anything you don't understand always
call up the Banner Office for your in
formation.
THE STARTING DAY
We .uve set Friday, JeEuaryl 7th
a the real starting day. <0 we
have allowed no one to
acriptions TO the Banner. All X
Ire interested will be given the ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Church of Christ News

The installation service of the of
ficers of the church and Bible school
will take place next Sunday morning.
All the officers are urged to be pre-
sent. i,
Sunday we begin our Bible school
contest with the Muir Bible school.
Let everyone boost for $50 next Sun
day.
here: these who have ordered them
may get them at prayer meeting or at
fhe parsonage any time. The class
will meet at 2 p. m, Saturday at the
All who are interested are
invited.
Make good resolution; attend the
frst prayer meeting of the new year,
Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
POMONA GRANGE WILL
MEET AT BERLIN JAN. 22

Ionia County Pomona Grange will
be entertained by Berlin Grange Fri
dav. January %, 1916. Installation
of officers. Reports of delegates to
state grange and address by. /. H..
McNaughton, are features Of the pro-
gram.
This first meeting of the year is
important. A full attendance is hop
ed for. Public :, sessions afternoon
and evening. Everybody invited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
COUNTY CLERK MOULT0N
ISSUED MANY LICENSES

During the past year, or rather
since the hunting license law went
into effect, County Clerk Moulton has
issued total of 2006 hunting licenses
in this county. This indicates as
nothing else would the amount of
hunting that has been going on
among Ionia county residents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
:R OF BIRTHS IN
AORE THAN DEATHS

III ne to the death and birth
sta of the past year the popu-
lat ~ he city is steadily increas-
ing u -e were in all seventy-nine
bir, arT January /, 1915 to Dec
emil IL 1915. In the same period
of | flChere were only fifty-one
Il ID 70 notable that the female
SEX L<ues to hold the balance of
pow p-egards numbers of births.
Of 4. Eenty-nine babies born dur
ing War forty-three were girls.
The Ye was found true in the
recoi u deaths, however. Thirty
one hEs deaths during the year
were Mmales.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Conyerse-Coulter

John A. Converse, formerly Of Beid-
ing, was married at Elmira, Mich,
December 1S, to Miss Gladys Coulter.
Mrs. Converse was a successful teach
er. being a high school and normal
school graduate. After visiting at
home Of Mr.. Converse's father, Frank
f. Converse, on Broas street, they
have returned to their home near Gay
lord
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05

Nothing could have given the citi-
zens of Belding and the community
more satisfaction and pride in their
city than to see the newly paved
streets come off absolutely clean this
Wednesday morning when Elmer
Cook. James Meginley and Art Nc
Gov flooded them with the fire hose
driving all the filth and rubbish into
the sewers. Everyone likes paved
streets better than mud.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Court House News

Phoebe NJ Salyer has started snit
for divorce against Fred M. Salyer.
Divorces granted by Judge Davis
In circuit court this week to Peter
Miller VS.. Hazel Miller; Gertrude
Brown VS.. Harry Brown and Cordelia
Rupert VS.. A. F. Rupert.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Had Birthday Party

December % was Edward Johnson's
18th birthday. His mother invited
Rev. Blair's Sunday school class in to
enjoy a chicken pie supper. Numer-
Gus games were played and a pleas
ant hour passed. Numerous presents
were left behind as silent reminders
of the friendship of his classmates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05

relates to this curse. She rather
strikes at the varied modern social
evils that are sapping the heart and
life of our American life today. She
Is an advocate of temperance in all
things as it relates to the home life,
the social activities Of our young peo-
nle and in our economic relations.
Mrs. Shaw is receiving the hearty
co-oporation of the local society and
~ the church denominations. She Ia
doing great work and doing il well.
Her lectures, although well attended,
sbould have been heard by a much
greater number Of people in the COM
munity.
+. B. Lapham IL confined to his
home by q serious attack OF the grip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05

The Belding Grange meets Satur-
day. january s, for election of of
fcers. A good attendance Is desired.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05

There win be meeting Of the Beld-
ing Ceme,ery association as Mrs. Cur
rie's, Tuesday, January 8.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
Annual Church

The annual meetin,
gregational church Al
be held Thursday 4.
church dining room.
will be served st seve
which the regular busn
nual meeting will be
officers for the ensuing
elected.
II is hoped that all ~. "
church and Ladies' Sol W
supporters of the G.. "A
present and TO whom -
vitation is extended e
picnic baskets for the ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
HENRY FORl'S BUSINESS
METHODS ALL RIGHT

In reply to al article which ap-
peared in the Fre Press rejecting on
Henry Ford's BUSINESS methods, De-
troiter says:
81 have read Americas little TRADE
in the Pulse agamt Henry Ford's at
titude toward his yorkmen, / haven't
read anything in long time so far
from the truth. america knows alb
solutely nothing ofwhat he is talking
about.
Henry Ford has never attempted
to eoerce the Conscience of his men,
to buy tehir Constitutional rights, to
shackle their right b choose their en-
vironment or home life or to interfere
in their religious views.
"He said to his men in substance:
Your labor on the American market
is worth 81 per day. If Won will clean
up your homes and show your willing
ness and ability to i've on the high
plane of American life, quit living like
hogs in your old country filth, bathe
often enough so that white men can
ride on the street tar. with YOU
which they can't do on some of De-
troit's car lines-cu out the booze.
brace up and be men will make YOU
a present of $3 per lay to do it on.
If you can't come up to my ideals in
this matter then keeI on working for
So per day-it's up % you.'
Can any reasonable man see any,
thing execrable in that? Is there any
manipulation of pesonal liberty"
there?
81 knew a foreman at the Ford
plant who received $3.50 per dav. He
kept straight, cared ior his family.
dressed we'll and felt lie indenendence
that good clothes give-was real
man and felt it. He didn't I;[a the
night shift so took tav ioh with ne
The second Monday mining wa miss
ed him. On Wedneskv he carna 70
the office dirty, crtnp sbaLv rod.
eyeo, uoWh,anu.out' regained his
personai hperty m lost his Job,
standing to say moth of what his
family lost. ms
we canned d'9 greasy little
t9ol-meker. ne got the Ford
plant just In time et in on the
raise. Inc next TIM saw his he
pride in his face az Iea-;no "en. a.
had made good for d rst tfr,o &c =.
his life. He had 10 h. eanJ IA ~,
Ford's or get out. ON az
Results count and y Ford oo..
results" 81 se'S
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05
DO IT NOW

essary supplies by calling at the Ban
ner office on Friday. Be on hand
early. Lists of subscriptions will be
given each contestant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-05

. We nave set Friday, Jerparyl n
a. the real starting day. <-A v
have allowed no one to -.
acriptions TO the Banner. All
ars interested win be given the d
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-10-21
SPECIAL WORK
IN DANCING
Miss Edna George Viii Conduct Class
In interpretive Steps at
Y. w. C. A.

IN response to the general trend Of
advancement in artistic dancing, Miss
George Of the Y. w. c. A., has con.
scented to give course in the Chalif
system Of dancing, beginning with the
more difficult folk dances and leading
into the interpretive dance.
Miss George Is well prepared to car
~ out such course and teach the
artistic, graceful movement which
marks dancing as an art, having re-
ceived her training from one of the
foremost schools in this work, in
America.
The course will be open to all wo-
men interested in this phase of the
work and it Is hoped, by the ladies
who have asked for it. that sufficient
numbers will enter to make 1t the
most beneficial and interesting course
ever given in Keokuk.
A meeting is called for Tuesday.
October "a at 3 p. M, in the Y. w.
club room at which time those plan
ming on the course will be given a
complete outline Of the work.