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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Rem BARKER GETS COM
PlIMENTARY LETTER

Rem Barker, who went to Chicago
five or six weeks ago In the employ
of the Hibbard, Spencer, BarLieJt
company, writes home to his father,
o. J. Barker, that he likes the place
very much and thinks by the tone of
the following letter which he receiv-
ed from the company that his work
is satisfactory.
Chicago,
September 2S,
1916.
Office Of First Vice President:
Mr.. Ren Barker,
Dear Sir:
Your work has been of such a ma
ture that we extend to you an in
vitation to become a member of the
Wednesday Evening Hardware school.
The privilege of attending this school
is given only to the most ambitious
and energetic boys in our employ,
who have a fair knowledge of hard
ware and wish to increase it.
Class begins at $500 and closes not
later than 6:30. The first meeting will
take place Wednesday, October 18th,
in the close-out room, third floor.
The meetings consist of talks from
buyers and manufacturers, instruc-
tion in writing up orders, the caring
for and packing of samples, securing
of credit statements, claim adjusting
and selling and buying. There will
also be stereoptican lectures illustra-
ting the manufacture and use of var
ious articles that we sell.
If you wish to take advantage of
this invitation and become a member
of the school, and will attend regular
ly, kindly reply to Mr.. Russell, chair
man of the committee in a formal,
well-written letter.
Yours very truly,
Frank Hibbard,
First Vice President.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Hospital Rummage Sale

The board of lady managers of the
city hospital is arranging to hold
sale some time during the
month Of November. The date has
not been definitely set, but will be
announced later. Members of the
board are urging all persons who
have anything Of value to contribute
to the cause to save such articles
when doing their fall house cleaning.
At the time of holding the rrmmage
sale contributions of fruit and vegc-
tabes to be used at the hospital will
be asked
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
WYRlCk WILL SING
HERE OCTOBER 13

Manager w. p. Hetherington of
the Belding Opera House is this week
announcing the coming of Ambrose
Wyrick to this city the evening of
October 13. Mr.. Wyrick will give one
of his grand entertainments, which
has captivated several previous Beld-
ing audiences. In the announcement
of the Banner Mr.. Hetherington gives
a list of the special songs Mr.. Wyrick
will sing by request during the reg
ular program. Requests are to be
made by note. You should familiar
ize yourself with Wyrick's encore
numbers and be prepared to request
your favorite song. Be sure to read
the announcement of Wyrick's COM
ing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Baptist Church News

The missionary meeting in the Bap-
tist church Monday evening was a
great success. More than a hundred
persons were present, who were well
repaid in listening to the informing
address of DIR. Huizinga.
The Grand River Baptist associa-
ton is in session this week at Green
vile. Delegates appointed by the
church are Pastor w. A. Bliss and
Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. w. A. Wilder, Mrs.
S. Stanton, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Pond,
Mrs. Demorest, Mrs. +. Kendall, Mrs.
w. Kennedy, Mrs. +. Sagendorf, and
Mrs. F. ID. Harrison. The Sunday
school is represented by Orlo Morse
and Mrs. Loyer. A large number of
young people attended the session on
Tuesday evening.
Special meeting of teachers and
committees at the close of the prayer
meeting Thursday evening to further
arrange the team work in connection
with the Sunday school Be sure and
come.
The Matilda Smith Mission circle
will meet on Friday afternoon at 3
o'clock with Mrs. Loyer on South
Bridge street.
Parcel post party in the basement
of the church Saturday, October IA.
The pastors Bible class will meet
with VIM. Orser Monday evening,
October o.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
HARRY BARBER WAS
INJURED ON RAILROAD

Harry Barber, son-in-law of Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Shippee, was injured
while at work on the railroad near
Owosso on Thursday of last week. He
is in the employe of the Toledo and
Ann Arbor road and had the misfor-
tune to fall from box car while
switching cars. He sustained a
broken arm, his left leg was injured,
and besides a general shock to his
system, his forehead was considerably
bruised.
Harry, who went from here to his
work only last week, is back again
wearing bandages and his left arm
in splints. He says he is lucky to
have gotten out alive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
FRATE7 7NALlSTS LEAGUE
MEETS THURSDAY NIGHT

President w. S. Lambertson of the
Bel1ing Fraternalists' Protective
league has, called a meeting of all
members of the league and of the
fraternal insurance companies of the
city to be held in the city hall Thurs
day evening at 1880. An able speak
er from Grand Rapids is expected to
explain the dangers awaiting frater-
nalists if they do not get out to the
polls on November z and protect their
rights as members Of their organiza-
tiOn.
On November 7 an amendment will
be voted upon asking for the repeal of
the Mobile bill. Fraternalists are
urged to vote "yes" on the amend
ment and thus save themselves hun
dreds of dollars in dues to their
members.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
RICHARDSON SILK CO.
ADDITION IS DELAYED

Shortage of bricklayers has held
up the work on the big addition to
the Richardson Silk company's plant.
The sidewalks are now complete,
however, up to the fourth floor. The
second, third and fourth floors are
laid and when the sidewalks for the
fourth story are complete the build
ing will soon be ready for the roof.
When the addition is complete it
will be almost wholly fire-proof. The
lower floor is of concrete. The win
dow frames are steel and the walls
are brick. The only inflammable part
of the structure will be the upper
floors and the doors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
HIGH SCHOOL FOOT BALL
TEAM BEING GR00MED

Members of the Belding High
school foot ball team are being put
through a series of hard skirmishes
by Coach Reed, in preparation for a
good season the coming few weeks.
The team was organized Friday with
Clarence Bailey as captain. Because
of the graduation of last years best
players it is necessary to break some
young timber for the positions. A
likely bunch of boys came in from the
rural districts this year and from
them the management hopes to select
a winning eleven.
The management is working out a
schedule with ali the dispatch possible
and will soon have it ready for publi-
cation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
BROTHERHOOD WILL
HAVE OPENING MEETING

The opening meeting for the win
ter series of the Congregational
brotherhood club of the Congrega-
tional church will be held on Wednes-
day evening, October IL.
A picnic supper will be served and
all the members of the organization
and the ladies of the church and Soc
iety are invited.
Rev. st. Clair Parsons Of Green
vile has been engaged as the after
dinner speaker and his well-known
capabilities in that line will. insure n
most excellent intellectual feast
The club was organized two years
ago, has a membership of nearly one
hundred, and it is hoped by the COM
mittee to see them all present at
this first meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
STOCKHOLDERS B. B.
& [. A. RECEIVE CHECKS

Series number forty-four of the
Belding Building & Loan association
stock matured October first in which
series there were forty-fve shares.
The owners of the shares were:
Henry Friedly, 10; w. L. Cusser, 5;
Donald Pilkinton, of Belding, 20; and
l.. A. Thiel of Chicago, 10, making
a total of $4,000 for which checks
were drawn Monday to the several
holders. These shares were sub
scribed for when the series was open
ed ten years ago and the investment
at that time has proved very profit
able and satisfactory to the stock
holders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
GRANT NOR Sc TO d.
RECT DRY CAMPAIGN

Grant M. Morse Of Portland is in
charge of the Office Of the Ionia coun-
ty "dry" committee, which has head
quarters on the second floor of the
ionia State Savings bank building at
Ionia, and viii direct The campaign in
this county. Mr. Morse is an organi-
ger of ability, as has been shown in
a number of campaigns, and the dry
forces have shown good Judgment in in
making their selection. Mr.. Morse
will spend most of his time in Ionia
until the close of the campaign. A
better selection could not have been
made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Leased His Feed Sheds

Orton Wbster has leased his feen
sheds to l.. r. Bissell, but retains the
junk department. Mr.. Webster has
been in the business about twenty
years and during that time has made
many improvements at his place.
During the past ten years he has paid
considerable attention to buying junk
of all kinds and has worked up, a
large and paying business in that
time. He says the two jobs were
getting a little more than he cared
to handle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
To The People of Belding

The Banner is in receipt this week
of an unsigned article addressed ITO
the People of Belding.' The senti-
we would be pleased to print the ar
Office and give his or her name. We
the article but ask the Identification
merely as a sign of good faith on the
mitted should always be signed. The
name will be withheld upon request.
We will be pleased to have the writer
of the above named article call and
identify it or at least send us a note
claiming its preparation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
SHEPPARD BROTHERS
STAY IN TRAVERSE DIST.

Revs. Clarence M. Shepard and
William Shepard returned from the
conference in Grand Rapids Tuesday
morning and were guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Shep-
ard.
Clarence has been appointed to the
Kingsley charge on the Grand Trav-
erse district and William has been
appointed to the position of trav-
cling evangelist for the district. They
have been holding pastorates at Irons
and Boyne Falls and have been very
successful in their work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Public Recital Friday

G.. w. French & Son will feature
the music played by the Victrola by
giving a public concert at their show
rooms in Belding next Friday after
noon and evening. Two concerts will
be given, in which all the new records
of the month will be played. One will
start at 2:30 and the other at 1880.
Mr.. French welcomes all music lovers
to the concert and to inspect his line
of Victrolas and pianos. Read his
announcement on the last page of the
Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Republican Committee Meets

A meeting of the Ionia County Re-
publican Campaign committee has
been called by Chairman X. r. Smith
to meet in Ionia next Friday even
ing. The committee members Will
banquet at the Brown Williston
hotel. The real activities of the re-
publican campaign in Ionia county
will start with this banquet and the
meeting which follows. 1t is expect
ed that the whole membership of the
committee will be assembled and a
good time is assured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Foundry Soon Finished

Work on the new iron. foundry is
progressing nicely. 1t is expected
that the building will be completed
and the machinery placed and ready
to begin operations within ten days.
The building is one story high, built
of concrete blocks and has turret
on the top near the blast furnace.
This latter is to permit the filling of
the furnace with metal.
The new industry looks good for a
growing and prosperous addition to
the city's activities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
REV. ". {. O0TY
IS RETURNED HERE
ANOTHER YEAR

When Bishop Theodore S. Hender-
son gave out the appointments Mon
day in Grand Rapids he closed one of
the most successful and interesting
meetings of the Michigan conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church
yet held in its history. The attend
ance was very large.
Traverse City was selected for the
1917 place Of meeting at the Monday
morning session of the conference.
Jackson delegates were considering
asking for the gathering, but with
drew i'm favor of Traverse City, and
stated that they would make an at
tempt to secure the conference in
1918.
According to the report of the
treasurer, Grand Rapids district led
all other districts in the conference in
benevolences during the past year
with a totol 'of $25,393.
Just before the conference, which
has been declared the most successful
in history, adjourned Monday night,
Bishop Henderson read the appoint
ments of pastors, which were made
by him and the cabinet, composed of
the district superintendents.
On the Lansing district, Rev. w. II.
Phelps was appointed superintendent.
The many friends of Rev. w. E. Doty
were pleased to see him returned to
the Belding pastorate. Other APP
pointments in this vicinity are: Ber-
lin, f. w. Morse; Hubbardston, w. S.
Phillips; Ionia, c. f. Hoag; Portland,
r. S. McGreggor; Orleans, r. V. Bird
sail; Palo, ID. C. Crawford; Orange,
C. B. Hanson; Safanac, John Bretz.
Former pastor, o. j. Golden remains
at Martin and G. w. Maxwell at
Mason. Leon G.. Forman was given
an appointment at Oak Grove.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
County Has More Weight

BrintOn F. Hall, Frank K. Chase,
G. F. Smith, Fred l.. Warner and j.
M. Langston were among the dele
gates attending the state republican
convention at Saginaw last week.
Ionia county had full delegation Of
twenty-five delegates and the county
was figured of some weight in the
convention. In fact this county will
have considerable more voice as a
part of the eighth district than could
be exercised in the old allotment with
Kent county in the fifth district.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Funeral of Lee Sisco

The funeral of Lee Sisco was held
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Eli
Hanks Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Sisco, who was fifty-four years
old, died in the county hospital at
Ionia, where he had been for several
years, and his remains were brought
here for burial in the old cemetery by
Undertaken Ben Friedly. Rev. A. j..
Blair officiated.
The deceased was brother of Ed.
Sisco, Mrs. Chas. Luce, Miss. Mar
garet Sisco and Mrs. Eli Hanks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Cooks Corners Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Cooks Corners church met with Mrs.
A. j. Blair on Friday afternoon. A
goodly number were in attendance
and a most social time enjoyed.
After the regular business meeting
and an interesting program at the
parsonage the company adjourned to
the church where a short musical
and literary program was enjoyed,
followed by a most bountiful picnic
supper in the church dining room. A
number Of the gentlemen came in to
supper.
This society is evidently wide
awake and has done much to increase
the interest and efficiency of the
church at Cooks Corners, where Rev.
A. j. Blair has been holding after
noon services for the past year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
OLD WAREHOUSE
BEING DlSMANTLED

The basket factory warehouse is
being dismantled all but about fifty
feet of the east end, that portion of
it being left on account of the lot on
which it was about to be moved not
being large enough to take the full
length of the building.
The removal of it will improve the
appearance very much in that local
ity. 1t is to be erected on the north
side of the street near the factory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
In Justice Spencer's Court

Justice Spencer's court was engag-
ed in hearing the case of Allan War
ner against Charles Raymer Tuesday.
Warner, by his attorney, Fred l..
Warner, claimed a balance due him
on a contract for carpenter work of
about $4,000. Raymer had Frank Mil
Ter of Ionia for his attorney and he
alleged that the contract price was
800, which he had paid in full. Extra
work figured in the deal according to
the evidence and the jury composed
of three-Walter Menkee, Charles
Stout and Thos. Bracken, Jr., in their
verdict allowed Warner the full
amount of his claim and gave Mr..
Raymer on offset of enough to bring
the amount down to $3.50 and costs.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. MINER returned
from Palo on Sunday, where they had
been. spending few days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
They Heard Roosevelt

Fred A. Washburn, DR.. j. F. Pink
ham, Marion Case and DIR. Geo. +.
Smith motored to Battle Creek last
Saturday to mingle in the big crowd
and attempt to hear Roosevelt. They
heard him and saw him and are fully
convinced that he Is not dead cock
in-the-pit by any means.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04

NJ. L. Willoughby has a very nice
display of alarm clocks in one of the
windows of his jewelry store. He
also has something Of interest to say
about them in his advertisement this
week. Read it and you will derive
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
RECEIVED THEIR SEN
TENCE AT STANTON

Frank McGregor and Archie Full
Ter, recently of this city, who broke
Jail in Stanton two months ago by
picking the lock with a shoe button
er, were sentenced to Ionia reforma-
tory for six months to one year af-
ter McGregor had been convicted by
jury and Fuller had pleaded guilty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
SAVINGS plans Expla;ned

In the advertisement OF the Peo-
pies Savings bank this week is fur
ther data regarding the new savings
plan the bank has inaugurated. Five
plans are named and one of them is
explained. Every man, woman and
child should read the plans for the
new savings club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Selling Resort Pianos

Grinnell Brothers are now selling
returned resort pianos at a big re-
duction in price. A special sale is
being held at the Greenville branch of
the company. Those desiring to
purchase piano should read the big
half page announcement of Grinnell
Brothers in the Banner this week.
Turn to it now
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Outing Flannel Snecial

Lloyd's store is announcing a big
mill end sale of outing flannels at
substantial reductions. IL will pay
every housewife to read the adver-
tisement this week for prices and
kinds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Tennis Club Meeting

A meeting of the Belding Tennis
and Racket club has been called to
meet at Hotel Belding next Friday
night. The purpose of the meeting is
to complete the business of the season
and lay tentative plans for launching
ber of the club is urged to come out
to the meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
Waists al Ponnlar Prices

Ladies and girls will be interested
in the famous waists now being
shown at Lincoln's. A special brand
of waists is being handled and at a
popular price, Read Lfncoln's an
nouncement on waists and also the
one regarding new fall suits and
coats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04

Mrs. Mary Boughey is spending a
few days at the home Of her sister,.
Mrs. w. MINER. H
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
PLEASED SUBSCRIBERS
WRITE TO BANNER

Our big list of constant readers con-
tinue to tell of the satisfaction re-
ceived from reading the Banner. We
cannot begin to print the many let
tiers we receive from time to time
from our readers but we are pleased
to give you a portion of such letters
as the following:
Morrison, Illinois,
September 20, 1916.
Messrs. Lapham and Langston,
Dear Sirs:-Enclosed is money or
der to apply on my subscription to
the Banner. | think possibly | am in
arrears little.
| have been a subscriber to the
Banner for twenty-four years and al
though have been away from Beld-
ing for the past thirteen years | still
like to get the home news from the
old town. Respectfully,
Charles Stevens.
Jackson. Mich.
September 20, 1916
Editor Belding Banner:
Enclosed find one dollar for which
send the Banner for one year from
l.
The Banner is too much like a let
ter from home to discontinue it, as
we were residents of Belding for ID
years and have taken the paper ever
since leaving (12 years. Have al
ways paid in advance.
Respectfully,
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Palmer.
East st. Louis, Illinois,
September 20, 1916
Editor Belding Banner.
Belding, Michigan,
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find two dollars
for your valuable paper. believe
we are indebted to you for one year.
We could not get along without the
Banner We welcome il as an old
friend from the home of our child
hood days and anxiously await its
coming each week. We note through
its columns of the rapid Advancement
of your little city along civic and
educational lines and rejoice with you.
Our city is taking on great activities
owing to the nearness Of election. The
nominees are especially active, as you
know we have the great honor of be-
ing allowed to vote for president.
am sure that each one will improve
the opportunity Wishing for you
unbounded success, | remain,
Your truly,
Mrs. w. b. Crawford,
East st. Louis, Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04

Get your Sunday dinner at Moore's
restaurant.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04

A ninety six per cent cir
culation in Belding and
trade territory
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-04
TO ADVERTISERS

Inc circulation BOOKS
OF the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
COTTON PR|CESAT
 NEW HIGH LEVELS
RumOrs of European Peace Give Great Strength
 the Market

New Orleans, May 9.-Heavy buying after the noon hour sent the cotton mar ket to new high levels for the season to- day. a sudden squirt in prices putting trading months 34 to 35 points over yes- terdays close. Rumors of European peace appeared to be the sole reason for the buying and on it the market developed great strength which was well maintained until the close. Last prices were 8 to 34 points up, net.
 Opening prices were at the advance, but the market during the morning gained only to points. At one time prices sagged off until they were level with yesterdays last quotations. The tone was dull During the noon hour a sudden change came in the ring many telegrams poured in telling of efforts to bring about peace and claiming that there was foundation for belief that they would be successful. The market became very active, buying by local operators became heavy and brokers were swamped with or ders from the country. Prices mounted swiftly, rising $1 a bale in a few min- utes. In the early trading good spot ac- counts and bullish claims regarding the effect of military operations in Mexico on the supply of labor in Texas offset by extremely favorable weather news, and the market developed no decided ten- dency either way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

New Orleans: Middling, 12.3Sc; receipts, 4774; exports, 9576; sales, 1885, stock, 292, ,4O3 Galveston: Middling 13c; receipts, 6S47 sales, 800; stock, 239, 294
 Mobile: Middling, 1250c; receipts, All; exports, S066; sales. 75; stock, 16,15O.
 Savannah: Middling, 12.50c; receipts, 4095; sales, 1232; stock, 137, 435
 Charleston Middling, 12Ac; receipts. 1197; sales, 100; stock, 72,5SS
 Wilmington Middling, 12Ac; receipts, 45S stock, 71,694.
 Norfolk: Middling, 125oc; receipts, ss5; exports, 6575; sales, 1212; stock, 77,7S2.
 Baltimore: Stock, 3769. Boston: Middling, 12.9oc; receipts, SeS exports, 70; stock, 81oo. 25S6
 25s6
 New York: Mddling, 1305c; receipts, 4o; sales 100; stock, 23S, ,651.
 Minor ports: Exports 1926 stock, 7463 Total today: Receipts, 1S,65O; exports, 26. .213; stock, 1,167, ,965.
 Totol for week: Receipts, 4s,o77; exports, G0,S63
 Total for season: Receipts, 6,s54,544; ex- ports, 4616,927.