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The Glenwood post., 1916-07-22

Kind Hearted
Rose-He said he would kiss me or
die in the attempt.
Marie-Welli
Rose-He is printer, has no life
insurance and I pitied his poor old
mother.
Leaning Fast
You have heard, perhaps, of the En-
glishman in the South station, Boston,
who read over door, "Inside Bag
gage" and chuckled with glee: "You
Americans are so droll! Now we should
say 'Refreshment Room. '''-The Liv-
ing Church.
"No, Lena" said her mistress, "I
cannot give you q recommendation.
You are lazy, incompetent and slovenly
and it wouldn' t be right for me to give
others the impression that you are .
good servant" /"
'Listen here, Mrs. Yones," cried
Lena, shaking her fist "a the ladys
face, "if you ain 7 bane giving me das
recommendation Ay bane stay here till
you do"
She got it.
Hse Rates
A scrubwoman applied to lady for
. job. "What do you charge . dayi"
asked the mistress.
"well num-" was the reply, ga
dollar and quarter II I eats meself,
and dollar If you eats me. ladies
Home Journal.
Bishop Weldon, in his recently pub.
lished "Recollections and reflections u
tells the following.
ga governess once tried to give hel
pupils some idea Of the relative size
of distant countries by saying, Gam
bodis IL about a. large ~ 6iam;' but
The Glenwood post., 1916-07-22
cQPLRLG4T % XE cEN7Zz2Y ca

Glen dropped one slipper, threw up
her hand and brushed the disordereu
hair from her forehead. Eyes, I'm
caught" she said, and her lip trembled
on the words.
The Glenwood post., 1916-07-22

when this information was reproduced
in written exercise, one of the girls
put it in words, 'She says Cambodia
is about as large as she is wit
and Humor.
Lawyer madam, please repeat
the slanderous remarks you heard the
defendant make.
Witness-Oh, they were unfit for any
respectable person to hear.
Lawyer (coaxingly) Then suppose
you just whisper them to the judge
Wroe's Writings.
Going Up
Traveler-I say, what are you people
so proud about! Last time I came
here everybody was very friendly, and
now can hardly get person to speak.
Uncle Eben-You'n pardon US, but
it's our town pride. You see, Joe Sum-
mers picked up a guidebook that fell
out of a motor car last week and we
found that the old tannery swamp is .
mountain farm, Simon 8 stone quarry
precipice, Bill Moodler's beer house
wayside inn,- and the whole country
chock full of historical antidotes and
delusions-ToIedo Blade.
Joe's Diagnosis
A colored man entered the general
store of small Ohio town and COM
planned to the storekeeper that a ham
that he had purchased there few days
before had proved not to be good.
"The ham is all right, Joe," insis-
ted the storekeeper.
"No, it amt, boss" insisted the
other "Dat ham g sure bad" +"
"How can that be-" continued the
storekeeper, "when is was cured only
last week."
Joe reflected solemnly moment, and
then suggested:
"Maybe it done had relapse.
Youths Companion
"Oh, James, why didn't you put
something in the platter"
because that's the man who sold
me the secondhand car. l wouldn t
trust him with a nickle.'
Knew Perfectly Well
The small daughter was industriously
ironing her doll clothes when her moth
er entered.
"It's wrong to work on Sunday.
Have you forgotten the Lord sees your
"This isn't work. And if the Lord
does see me, he knows perfectly well
this iron is cold. Judge.
Jensen-I thought they were going
to put a sewer in this street,
Benson-They are. They II begin OK
cavating just rs soon as the asphalt js
laid.-Judge.
Not Reckless
Jake Penticon came to seek aid from
the city fathers. tu blwa
''I gotta haf sack of flour" said
Jake. "1'm MI out, and my family
iss starfing". rr ec5-u ~
can right, jake" said the Official.
'"If you need flour and have NO money,
wen get you . sack. But SEQ here,
jake, there's . circus coming, and If
we get you -four are you sure that You
will not sell it and take your family
to the circusin I r~r4 aFc
"Oh, no." said Jake, ~ already got
tat safed up. Yes, got money to go
to the circus"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-22

HmILIeaLIon N.LIre.

state 81 Illinois Rock Island aol4-
In the creat court 10 the january
term. - ID 1917. IA ehlucery.
Nf. d <. Co.. complainant. IS. Freeman
EauLE.as. the unknown heirs or de-
Etseea of Freeman CaulElus. deceased.
the unknown wife or widow Of Nell
son g. 5wa-guour the unknown wife
on widow gE Charles T. oWartW14t.
Hannah - S#art won't. -Llruaa J. 8a-
con. the unknown heirs OF aevlsees or
5alrmau j. Bacon. deceased. John g.
SHarrpaut. the unknown heirs OF de-
Ezseas OF John H. 1WartWout. de-
ceased. the unknown wife or Hla1" OF
John Fl. SwarrWout. Orlle S. 1Wart-
H0ut ehs unknown wife or widow 9l
@airuau j. Bacon. Charles J.. 1WaFt-
won't. the unknown heirs CIR aeFtsees
of Charles Il SWarEHouC. deceased.
Sherman J. Bacon the unknown heirs
or devisees of Sherman j Bacon de-
ceased. George r. Lynde. the unknown
heirs or devisees OF George r. Lgnae.
deceased, Calvin Alnsworrh, the I'M
known heirs or deyisees of Cal
vim Aiusworth, deceased, Mary
c. McEacu0u George Il. Rich
moud, Blanche Robinson, Mary
1chmeIl, Jerred Aiken. the unknown
heirs or devisees Of Jerred Aiken. de-
ceased. Ella Aiken. George Aiken, Ella
Aruett. Lillian Bowlby. the unknown
heirs or devIsees OF Jonah II. Case, de-
ceased. Zechariah Cook. the unknown
heirs or deVisees of Zecbariah Cook.
deceased, Zachariah Cook, the I'M
known heirs or Geyisees OF Zacharlah
Cook, deceased. the unknown wife or
widow Of James n. Cook Patrick A.
whitaker. the unknown heirs OF de-
visees Of Patrick A Whitaker. de-
ceased Martha j. Whitaker. the un-
known heirs or devisees OF Martha j.
Whitaker. deceased; Mary L. Whitaker.
the unknown heirs or devlsees of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-22
Hmars lugsrplc ON known As
Snake Oil

Owing &. aae great demand for Ia.-
wonderful. 9 preparation many .heaH
substitute. and limitations are being oil
.araa the public IS druggist and aaa
ara who aere % benefit tHam.alva#
leaG q. taefr customers Tine rea
son he tries ~ SEN you substitute f..
aa makes more money aa .t aaa roa
are the sucker and Ha s benefited. NOT
you. Miller arraepge 0l huoRu
snake OIL. has benefited chou anIa
For Rheumatism. Neuralgia. LumJago.
sara -.H and aching Joints s said
fJ be without aH agua. For Sore
Throat Group D.pHther.a Ious.IItis
and for Cuts and Burns haas been
found mos. effective. See chat sou gen
r. Manufactured sulF bv tne Hero
Juice Medicine Co. See tuat fhe Cops
right appears ora carton Don't ba
an easy mark. gel what gou read about
iu the papers Every bottle euarau-
teel 25e and soc. ~ money refunded
al leading druggists. Thomas Drug o..
lAdvl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-12-22

For q Quick Pick
UP Luncheo try
that most delicious. nourish-
ing. whole wheat food.
Triscuit, the shred ded
wheat wafer-t0ast- It con-
tains all the Bodybuilding
material the whole
wheat gra including the
bran-coat which promotes
healthfuI and natural bowel
movement. II is real whole
wheat bread without yeast.
baking powder or chemicals
of any kind - an ideal food
for children because if com
pels thorough masticati0n
and insures perfect digestion.
A crisp, tasty snack" for
picnics or excursions. Toast
in the oven and serve with
butter or soft cheese. Made
at Niagara Falls, N. Z.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Announcement

The Michigan Manufacturers asso-
citation will hold its 18th annual meet
ing and dinner at the Hotel Statler
in Detroit, on Thursday, February IL,
1916. The Michigan Workmen's Com
pensation Mutual Insurance Company
apd the Michigan Employers Compen-
sation Conference will participate, and
hold their regular annual meeting of
the Manufacturers association.
The annual dinner will be held at
the Hotel Statler, at $3.50 p. m. The
speakers at the dinner will be the
Hon. Edward N. Hurley, vice-chair-
man, Feredal Trade Commission,
Washington, ID. c. Subject: Helpful
Activities Promoting Foreign Trade"
and Hon. Edwin DENLY, Detroit, sub
ject, problems of Our Merchant Mar
ine." A general invitation is extend
ed to manufacturers, employers,
wholesalers and retailers, to attend
the meeting and banquet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09

Lizzie l.. Hoppough to Ward B.
Hoppough, certain land, sec. Is, Otis
co, $1,000.
Lottie Sanborn to Edith Sanborn,
lots 6, SO and 81. Bedding, 81 etc.
Henry C. Friedly to Clarence Z.
Cottrell, certain land, sec. IL, Otisco,
$3.50.
w. C. Spicer to Palmer Coville,
Otisco.
Abbie Spencer ct al to Mile Sow
er, Belding.
A. w. Sommers to A. d. Wise, Or
leans.
VIM. w. Gibson to Horace ID. For
man, Belding.
John Zahm to Leopold Shindorf,
Otisco.
Isaac Gauthier to Emil Gauthier,
Easton.
Carrie Bolen to J. M. Nicholson,
Portland.
Mary f. Goodenough to d. E. Mer-
rifield, letters.
Elmer 4. Little to Martha Graves,
Belding.
Emma J. Cusser to Delos H. Dick
ems, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Obituary

Obituary
Ida M. LaDow, wife of Chas. La
Dow, died at her home in Orleans
Monday morning, January 81.
Ida May Hill was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hill and grew to
womanhood in the vicinity of Orleans.
Previous to her marriage to Mr.. La
Dow she taught school in the rural
districts.
To this union there were no chill
dren born, but upon the death of the
formers sister, Mrs. Stebbins, Mrs.
LaDow resumed the responsibility of
caring for her infant son, now known
as LaDow Stebbins, and no own moth
er could have done more for a child
than did this noble woman for her
foster son. She was a pure, Christ
ian woman, setting an example be-
fore the world that was worthy of
So peacefully did the end
come that those surrounding the
death bed were scarcely able to dis
Germ the ebbing away of life.
1t was fitting that hers should be
the first funeral held in the new
church. The church in which she had
done so much towards rebuilding,
and though her health was not the
best she made many sacrifices for the
and up-building of the
cause of religion in the community
in which she lived.
She leaves to mourn her loss kind
and affectionate husband, foster
son, LaDow Stebbins, two step
Mrs. Harry Dildine of
Evanston, H., and Mrs. Howard Ham
man of Mednosia, H., and an aged
mother, Mrs. John Hill, two brothers,
Frank and George Hill and one sis
ter, Mrs. Homer Kennedy of Orleans.
The community at large suffers a dis
tinct loss in her death.
Funeral services were conducted
from Orleans M. E. church Thursday
at one o'clock.
The pallbearers were: Guy Glazier,
Fred Currie, AL. Sherwood, John
York. Burial in the Orleans ceme-
terry. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the family in
their bereavement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
10. O. Z. Second Degree

The second degree will be conferred
at the /. o. o. F. hall on Tuesday
evening, February Is. All members
requested to be present.
J. II. Scott, N. G.
Sep. Hutchinson, Sec'y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Baptist Church News

A good time at the social meeting
of the Mems Bible class Monday even
ing. The pastor gave a fifteen-min-
ute talk. E. E. Chapple introduced
the subject of current events, which
was followed by general discussion.
Light refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be with Ed. Sagen-
dorf.
Prayer meeting at the home of Mrs.
Pinkham Thursday afternoon at 300
o'clock Special prayer meeting at
1880 p. m. at the church.
The young people will have social
at the church next Friday evening.
Everybody welcome.
Revival meetings will begin in the
church next Sunday morning. Roy
Simmons will have charge of a large
chorus choir Practice Saturday even
ing at 7:30. Young people who can
sing are invited to assist in the choir.
Conversions are frequent which is a
sure indication that the spirit of God
is at work in the church and commun-
ity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Marriage Licenses

Jerome w. Hodge, sc, Montcalm
county; Hattie l.. White, sc, Lyons
Leo ID. Pritchard, %, Matherton;
Eva Belle Bennett, IL, Matherton.
Forest H. Deatsman, %, Lake Odes-
sa; F. Wilma DIR, Is, Lake Odessa.
Wellington Gardner, 10, Orleans;
Maude Kidder, Is, Orleans township.
Royal A. Hawley, So, Ionia; Edith
f. Williamson, 43, Ionia.
Ralph Blessing, %, Ionia; M. Ger
trude Standard, %, Ionia.
Gilbert III. Brown, 81, Shiloh; Fern
f. Alberts, 10, Orleans.
Frederick w. Clark, Sc, Vernon, N.
Y; Minnie M. Benson, as, Ionia.
Frank Vandevelde, 81, Ionia; Flor
ence M. Tully, 16, Ionia.
Ernest Y. Youngs, "a, Orleans; Lau-
ra A. Colt. 1S. Easton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09

Several weeks ago the Banner an
nounced that Pay-Up-Week would
be heard of in the near future. The
movement will be on in full swing the
week of February FL to 26.
The American people need a little
prodding on this point. They have a
joyous habit of throwing bills into the
waste basket that does not promote
general business prosperity.
Not everyone who lets his bills go
unpaid is Indifferent about it. Many
people would gladly pay all they owe,
could they collect the debts due them.
But with many other persons, the
more easily they could pay, the less
ready they are to do it. 1t would
make them very tried to sit down
monthly and write off dozen checks.
By letting the bills run, they can do it
all in one job. This saves them much
hard work. Yet they may have idle
money in banks.
Some business men allow bills to
run to save trifie of interest, losing
which would offend their thrifty souls.
OF course the creditor is meanwhile
losino interest But creditors are con-
sidered grasping creatures who have
all the money they need.
A large percentage of the business
failures are of people who would be
perfectly solvent if they could collect
their bills.
1t is surprising how quickly dol
lar will run around a town. When
you pay that long standing bill due
the grocer, he is Immediately able to
settle with the butcher, who can now
pay the old bill at the printers. So
it goes.
The net result is new feeling of
confidence and good will. If a general
debt paying custom could be started
during a Pay-up Week, great many
people would feel new courage about
their business future. They would buy
more freely. A wave Of new business
would spread over the country. Let
everyone do what he can toward it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Fenwick Hive L..O. T. NJ. NJ.

Fenwick Hive No. $40, L. o. I. M.
NJ, held their annual installation of
officers Friday, January %, in the
Oddfellow hall. After a delicious
chicken pie dinner to which the hus-
bands and families were invited, the
officers were installed by Deputy
Kennedy of st. Louis, who also pre-
sented the retiring commander, Lulu
Daley, with a beautiful lavalliere, a
token from the hive in appreciation
of her services as commander.
Mary Root and Alpha Walters gave
piano duet, and responded to an en-
core. Alice Saunders read an original
poem, which was worthy of special
mention. Bertha Walker and Alpha
Walters gave a vocal duet and Betty
Thayer a recitation, also responding
to an encore.
About fifty were present and the
day was very enjoyable one to all
concerned. Visitors were present from
Ionia and Whitmore Lake. The fol-
lowing are the officers:
Commander, Bertha Thayer; past
commander, Lulu Daley; lieutenant
commander, Katherine Snow; record
keeper, Mary Root; finance keep
er, Ellen j. Hunter; chaplain, Cora
b. Rinker; sergeant, Cora Hitdle-
baugh; mistress-at-arms, Inez Kohn;
sentinel Lottie Brown; picket, Clara
Root.
Abuse someone and we always
find an appreciative audience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Stricken With Paralysis

Mrs. Dwight johnson is in the city
hospital, having suffered stroke of
paralysis Saturday. Mrs. Johnson
and her sister-in-law were on their
way to DR.. Geo. F. Smiths Office to
have some dental work done and she
was stricken in the hallway. She was
taken into Mr.. Smiths office and on
advice of DR.. Little, who was immedi-
ately called, was removed to the. hos
pital, where she has continued to
grow worse and is now in a critical
condition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Will Have improvements

The City Bakery, is undergoing
some decided changes. The room
housing it is being re-decorated and
new steel ceiling is being placed.
The lighting system is also being
changed to afford better light. Mr..
Trimble, the proprietor, will also put
in a new wall case and new display
case in the front window. Numerous
other changes will make the estab-
lishment up-to-date in every way. The
work will probably require another
week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09

When q man puts q woman up on
pedestal some one else helps her
down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Orleans Farmers Club

The Orleans Farmers Club will
meet at the hall February II. The
following program will be rendered:
Instrumental solo, Hazel Brooks;
reading Mrs Mrs M Ghas pa White rs y9tal
ton, Mrs. Clayton Kimberly; address,
cation to a Town and Community"
X. C. Gunsolus of Belding; instrument
tai solo, Hazel Brooks; current ev-
g : ew;s Il Hall Eyervbedy i invited d.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Ruv Oyercoats Now

The Hub is giving some excellent
reasons why, every man who needs an
to see the Hub advertisement this
week and learn Of these excellent rea-
sons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Resolutions

Whereas, the late Merton f. Now
lin, being a member of the World
Wide Baraca Union, be it hereby,
Resolved, That we express our APP
probation of his work in the class,
and extend to his family our heartfelt
sympathies in their bereavement.
l.. G.. Forman.
Earl Richardson.
Elmer Harrington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
A Birthday Party

At the home of Mrs. E. A. Thorne
Saturday afternoon at 2:30, a birth
day party will be given for the W.T..
M. s. Bring pennies for the years
of blessings in your life.
Each lady is to relate FIVE. events in
her life.
Readings by Mrs. Grace Sprague
and Mrs. Friedly. Music by Mrs.
Doty. Refreshments served by Mrs.
Seeley and Mrs. Bradshaw.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09

WANTED-Rooms for light house.
keeping. Have baby 6 months. c.
c. Howell, Care Belding-Hall Co.
10-37-1
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23
Preserving Grants Banner.

In order that It may be preserved for
future generations. a flag which waved
above Gen. Grants headquarters during
the latter part of the civil war is being
rejuvenated in the same manner as was
the original ''star-spangled banner" a
year and a half ago. When Lee surren-
dered- the flag was. presented by Gen
Grant to one Of his staff officers. Some
years ago 1t became the property of the
State Of Massachusetts. and while repos-
ing In the state house gradually fell into
a bad condition. This caused it to be
turned over to an Eastern woman who
has gained a reputation as a restorer of
old flags. The repairing process is de-
scribed In the April Popular Mechanics
Magazine. 1t consists in backing the
banner with Irish linen of a certain
weave. Special stitches employed to
baste 1t to the reinforcement give the
flag honeycombed appearance when
closely examined. The thread used in
doing this work is dyed 10 match the
faded colors OF the banner.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23
CADILLAC statesmen
KNOW CAR THOROUGHLY
Take 1t Apart, Put 1t Together and
Learn Fine Points Of
Game,

Going to school in overaIls. working
hard in class, and ending the course
with an examination including a drive
OF the sutomobile--this is an expert
ence no boys school days ever includ-
ed. but 1t is what happens as a regular
thing to the service mems class at the
Cadillac plant in Detroit
A standard Cadillac eight is the
subject on which the scholars are in
structed. The school is made up of
service men employed by Cadillac
dealers all over the country. and Cadil-
lac owners are the chief beneficiaries
of the instruction they receive while
in charge of the factory expert.
No more than eight men are taken
in class, the company believing that
proper individual instruction cannot
be given to a greater number at one
time. The course covers a period of
two weeks. The first work is to take
down the car completely. Body and
tenders come off. and the chassis is
taken apart to the last bolt and nut.
Then begins the work of reassembling,
and as this progresses particular at
tention is given to the various ad-
justments. Special instruction is given
on the electrical system and an in
sight into Cadillac manufacturing
methods is afforded by a trip through
every department of the plant.
After the car has been rcassembIed
comes the real test. The class is taken
for ride in the car. At a convenient
spot the instructor stops the car and
the class is invited to alight and be-
come interested in the surrounding
country. While they are so absorbed
the instructor tnstalIs a defective coil
carbureter or some other part in place
of the good part. or devises some way
OF disabling the car to ascertain the
ingenuity Of the mon. The class is not
permitted to proceed until the trouble
has been located and remedied, and
the car put in first-class running or
der. This is followed by a rigid writ
ten examination. and the class is dis
banded. to be followed by another.
Each mans examination paper is for
warded to the dealer who sends him
to the factory
This school has been a feature Of
the Cadillac policy since 1910. The
attendants come from all parts of the
United States and Canada, as we'll as
from foreign countries.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

| The automobile has been carried to
such a high state of efficiency. and every
comfort OF the passenger has been looked
after with such care that predictions OF
any wide changes in the car of the fu-
ture are not regarded as well founded.
| Among the lesser developments expected
| Is in regard to the care and attention a
car requires. especially as respects lubri-
cation.
| The car Of the future will be provided
With more accessible means for lubricat-
ing such parts as the spring bolts and
| steering connections, and the provision
for Withdrawing oil from the motor and
means for furnishing new OIL to the motor
will be more convenient than in present
| cars. The parts requiring adjustment
and care will be more acCessibly located
! and. in short, cars will be made so that
the owner can care for them more
readily.
They will be refined in such minor de-
| tails as the adjustable location of pedal
pads and steering wheel so as to make
the car conveniently adaptable for use OF
various members Of the family, land at
tention to weight saving. as we'll as
thoroughness of permanent fabrication,
will make cars more economical and per-
manently efficient, so that we may soon
expect the car which is the desire of the
average owner. the car which requires
attention, aside from replenishment OF
fuel only once in six months
The modern pleasure motor car speaks
for itself when it is appreciated that a
trip from coast to coast and return can
be made with practically no adjustments
requiring mechanical skill. and over high
ways which are a disgrace to our coun-
try. Having reliability. beauty of outline
and equipment which up to a few years
ago was considered super1uous in its
completeness, it is difficult to imagine
wherein our present cars can be much
further improved without going to ex-
tremes which might be considered
extravagant
The manufacture of tires has i'm
proved wonderfully during the last
few years. so that It is now not uncom-
mon to have tires which carry the
car from 5000 to 1000 miles, but the
engineers of the industry are not sat
isfed with this. They want greater
tire mileage, and want cars which per-
form better than our present cars
and one way to get more mileage
from tires and, better performance is
by reducing the weight of the cars
Weight reduction was formerly ac-
complished principally by the use of
aluminium castings, but the high cost
of this metal prohibits its use in the
reasonably priced car which the Amer
lean public demands. The ingenious
engineers do not bemoan this fact,
but design their cars so as to COM
bine various parts in units and thus
dispense with the multitude of coup
hnga rods and levers which were
formerly used TO connect these various
parts. - .....
The Washington herald., 1916-04-23

Sailors in the British navy now utilize
their spare time in making munitions,