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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
BROKERS BLAMED
They Manipulate Coal Prices,
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Hears.
MAY CAUSE GREAT SUFFERING
Michigan Shippers Ask That Recon-
signment Rates Be AdJusted-eo~-
eminent Probe Under Way.

Louisville, Nov. 10.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission Investigation
OF the car shortage situation took a
sensational twist today with Michigan
shippers uniting in a charge that coal
brokers, particularly Chicago brokers.
who were unable" TO furnish the pub
lie utility corporations of the state
With coal cars al normal prices, were
giving immediate delivery when prices
five times the contract prices were
offered
The Michigan representatives from
eight Of the manufacturing districts
testified the coal shortage had become
so acute they were compelled to pay
the prices demanded or shut down
their water, gas, light and coke plants
serving a population Of half a million
people, and appealed TO the commits
sion TO revise the railroad reconsign-
ment rules, under which, they ex-
planned, the spectators were able TO
tie up the coal market under the
present conditions.
Have Force of Spoilers"
Commissioner McChord ordered a
representative of the commission into
the territory by telegraph, and an
nOunced for the first time that the
government had a squad OF eighty in
vestigators planted in the various sec
tons watching for the misuse Of the
present rules Later in the day two
railroad officials joined with the ship
pers, testifying that the reconsign-
ment privileges were not working
fairly.
Coal and coal cars are available, If
the public utility companies are will
ing to pay the premiums, which at
present are just five times the price
we have been paying" E c. Nettles
Of the Battle Creek Chamber Of Com
merce stated in opening his testimony
The charges were substantiated by
witnesses from Jackson, Grand Haven.
Kalamazoo and Albion, practically all
OF them-testifying that their districts.
except where they had paid the boost
ed prices or happened to have a sur
plus on hand, were within ten days
or two weeks Of shutdowns unless the
situation improved. They also stated
that there would be actual suffering
in the event cold weather set in, as
the store yards in the section were
exhausted, even for domestic demand
Violations by Thousands?
George Hodges, representing the
American Railway Association, who
has just completed a study Of condi-
tons on 107 railroads, reported he
had discovered forty thousand viola
tons Of the car service rules He in
timated that the railroad executives
who are to meet in Denver, begin
ming November Is, would work out a
solution Of the problem
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

But her husband had slid into the
waste paper basket
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18
CTo BE CoNTNUEDO
Medical.

fThe farmer said one OF his Httls
pigs was sick, SO I brought it some
sugar.
Sugar. What for7'
For medicine, Of course. Haven't
You ever heard of sugar-cured hams z,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-18

New Zealand produces over $50.
coo worth OF honey annually.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ResuIts Yeste rdaYI.
STANDING.

At Chicago 5. Detroit ?
AT Washington J. Boston 8.
At Cleveland 2. St Louis /.
AZ Philadelphia o. New York :.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
Get Acquainted
With a Bank
Account

A Bank Account with US is one Of the
best friends you can have. 1t costs you
nothing to open it. We give you good
service - courteous treatment = sympa-
tnetic attention to your banking needs.
With the strength of a corporation we
combine the humanity of an individu-
al Call and see US. Our latch-stFing is
always out for the new depositor, whether
he be great or small.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01

One way OF setubg Realistically
Express want ana
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
5c--1Oc

WANTED Every body 10 make
themselves al home AZ our store dur.
iug the Big celebration wren Drug
Store 7-I-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
Games Today.

Philadelphia At Neg York.
Brooklyn at Boston
Chicago at ST. Louis.
Pittsburgh AZ Cincinnati
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
2 , 2 . . . . . . 3 =
> NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING


AZ Boston s Brooklyn 9
Al New York 4. Philadelphia 3
Al ST. Louis s. Chicago S
At Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 3.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
FREE SHOW
TICKETS


The following merchants VIII give
ladies. free t1ekets 10 the Baird and
Wiisou Comedians, for their show in
the big tent theater for the opening
Monday night. July Ord. Ticket with
each purchase.
Terrell Bros.
Peoples Store.
Flatau's.
Boone & Riekerf-
OwsIey's JeWelry store.
Hub
Roddy's.
Devlin.
The Leader.
Wse1 Dfug store
Fair Store
Bynum & Co.
Marks.
Billiards..
Owl Drug Store.
BrOwnson's Drug Store.
Electric shop.
ciaycomb q Anderson.
Hunters Booterie
The Toggery.
The Enterprise
Palace Drug Store. est
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
orIcE

All union stores viii be closed all
day July 9Th Clerks Union. Leo Hor-
ton. Sec. 6-2s-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01

Detroit at Chicago.
ST. Louis al Cleveland.
Boston at Washington.
New York At Philadelphia
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-01
NOTICE

On. account OF sickness and death
" my husband my rooming house at
sz-1a Chickasha avenue has been
closed since January lst 1916 It was
meyer filled win had Characters or
raided. J am again open 70 respecia-
bic iawabiding citizens
feI4t MRS PETER IsMERT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
EAST GRATTAN

Miss Myrl jacobson is attending
school at Lowell.
Marshall Tully had the misfortune
to have his right leg broken Thurs
day when his horse started to run,
throwing him to the ground. DR.. Little
of Bedding and DR.. Dubois of Grand
Rapids attended him.
There will be a regular meeting
Of Venus Chapter o. +. S. Saturday
evening, September 16 at the Grange
Hall. All members are requested to
be present.
Mrs. Ruth Burbano and son, En-
rique, visited with friends in Belding
a few days last week.
Salem Canola and wife of Lakeview
visited at Burton Partridge's Sun
day.
There was large attendance at
the church fair Thursday evening.
Proceeds for supper and sales $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Weller of
Rockford visited his brother, Harley
Weller, and family a few days last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Weller were
but recently married
Ed. Boardman and daughter, Hazel,
returned Saturday from their auto
trip to New York state. A fine
time reported.
Miss Amy Madison is visiting rel
atives at Freeport this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Skillen called at
Ira Warren's Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
WEST OTISCO

The recent rains were very welcome
indeed, but we would be glad for
more.
Mrs. Lee Miller, Mrs. Chas. Rich
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Hall attend
ed the Ashley Ladies' Aaid at the
home of Lou Emmons last Friday. A
good time was had. All the old Of
ficers were reelected for the ensuing
year.
Fred Thompson and wife motored
to Flint last Thursday. They will
visit other places before they return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Rich and Mr..
and Mrs. Lew Tuttle motored to
Garnd Rapids last Wednesday.
Miss Hattie Clark of Grand Rap
ids returned to her home the first of
the week.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend our Sunday school and church
services at the Otisco church Sunday
afternoons. We will welcome you in
our Sunday school and if you never
have heard Rev. Blair speak just
come and listen to one of his fine
talks and you will want to come
again. Everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Tuttle, Grand
ma Northway and little Miss Arthur
lene Tuttle motored to Sand Lake on
Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
GRATTAN


The Grattan Ladies' Aid will hold
afternoon of September q. A 25c
chickenpie supper will be served. The
one having the best one-half bushel
of any kind of fruit or potatoes will
get free supper.
Mrs. Dora Bowers of Cedar Springs
visited last week at Sam Brownell's
and Miss Sylvia Robson of Cedar
Springs spent over Sunday there.
Visitors at j. Ockerberg's the past
two weeks were Marion and Kenneth
Weller, VIM. Johnson and family of
Cedar Springs, Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Bartlett of Saranac and Mr.. and Mrs.
N M. Johnson of Cannon.
Miss Anna Aalserberg visited last
week with Mrs. Mentors of Com
stock Park and Albert Johnson's of
Cannon.
Frank Brooks spent last week with
his uncle, Frank Randall, of Cedar
Springs.
About twenty-five Masons turned
out last Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday and helped George Inwood
and son build the wall for the new
asonic temple. The Star ladies serv-
ed dinner in +. K. Lessiter's hall.
Clyde Wolf and wife of Grand
Rapids and Harry Thompson spent
over Sunday at Manly VOLTS.
Edward and Clarence Bowers of In
diana visited their cousin, Mrs. Jay
Norton one day last week.
Clarence Ballard spent several
days last week with his parents, near
Cedar Springs.
Ed. Brooks has purchased lot on
the banks of Silver Lake and will
build a cottage in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Rowland and
son, Elwii, were callers at Plat Row
lands and j. Ockerberg's last Tues
day.
Randall of Grand Rapids and Vir-
ginia Randall of Cedar Springs visit
ed last week at Chas. Bears at Trav.
area Civ
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Mrs. Norman Ogilvie, Mr.. and Mrs.
Manton Wilkinson, Mrs. s. A. Watt OF
Saranac and Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Smith
of Lowell motored to Grand Rapids
to spend Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Cobb visited
their son, Allen, in Ionia Saturday,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Brown and
Mrs. Arthur barrow, their daughter.
A good sized delegation from Sar-
anac motored to Lake Odessa Thurs
day to attend the county convention
Of the o. 4. s.
in front of many residences that
needed them of late. A few among
them are. John Bresley, /. 0. Hart
well, A. F. Cobb, Albert Brown,
Humphrey Barber, Mary Abbott, Mrs.
Powers, John Anderson and others.
Mrs. Elizabeth Youngs is lying at
the point Of death and her children
are with her, among them being
Clark Youngs of Grand Rapids and
Mrs. Miles Monks of Lowell.
Mrs. Ray Scalf of Harbor Springs
and Mr.. and Mrs. Grain and two chill
dren of Battle Creek have been visit
ing the w. e. Densmore family for
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mckay and Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Schafer motored to
Muskegon Sunday to visit Mrs. Nc
Kay's niece.
Mrs. B. A. Barber and daughter,
Ida, have just returned from two
weeks visit with their son and broth
er, b. +. Barber, of Flint.
s. K. Crawford and wife, William
Hunt and wife and Roy Weber and
wife motored to Bedding for Labor
Day.
Mrs. William Talbot, who has been
spending several weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. W. ID. Schofield, was
called back to Detroit very suddenly
by the serious illness of another
daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Buxton and
daughter Of Ionia spent Sunday with
E. E. Finch and wife.
Mrs. +. E. Finch spent Saturday in
Ionia visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Moore.
Mrs. Ernest ID. Barber, who has
been seriously ill, is well and out
again.
Miss Margery Carlisle, the new
high school assistant, is boarding and
rooming with Mrs. Lottie Wellington.
Miss Carlisle spent Sunday at her
home in Howell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Mrs. VIM. Chatterson has gone to
Hastings to the home of Mrs. Glenn
Brewer. -, i,
Lucia Wallace of Detroit visited
Mrs. Lottie HUM last week.
The Berlin Center Grange hall and
general store and the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Carmen, all of which are
located in one building, took fire at
two o'clock Monday morning and
burned to the ground. The Carmens
saved few household goods and the
loss was insured.
Mrs. Ida Dodds entertained the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

home of M. A. Cooley in Belding.
There were eighty-six present.
r. j. Clifford and B. N. Talcott mo
tored to Lake Odessa Sunday.
). +. Crawford and wife and daugh-
ter, and M. F. Sargent and wife mo-
tored to Hastings Sunday.
w. E. Densmore and family went
to Detroit Tuesday to attend the we'd
ding of their niece, Miss Grace Me-
Donald.
Chas. Mercer and family of Grand
Rapids visited Phil Taylor and wife
over Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
Mite Society last week.

Mite Society last week.
Earl Adgate bought the vacant lot
west of the Ogilvie residence and is
going to build new bungalow on it.
Ernest has bought the Dennis Heron
residence just east of the school
house.
Mrs. II. S. Andrews of Bedding has
some to Saranac for a few weeks
stay with err daughter, Mrs. B. N. Tai
colt.
The B. N. Talcott family attended
the birthday party of Mrs. Debbel
Gage of indianapolis, held at the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
NORTH EASTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Penny were re-
cent guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rob Howe of Shiloh.
Mrs. Anna Selleck was a Sunday
guest of Mrs. Hattie Dorsey.
Mrs. Levi Krick returned home Fri
day night from Grand Rapids, where
she had been visiting her daughter
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Leach and daughter, Esther May.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
DRAINING THE SMALL
TOWNS OF THEIR CASH
copyrighted, 1914, by Thomas j
Sullivan.)

| Copyrighted, 1914, by Thomas j.
Seeing the errors Of others, a wise
man corrects his own. Men are apt
to prefer a prosperous error to an af-
flicted truth. 1t is only an error of
judgment to make a mistake, but it
argues an infirmity of character to
adhere to it when discovered. The
Chinese say: "The glory is not in new
err failing, but in rising every time
you fail"
Errors Influence Upon Man.
In its influence upon man error has
been compared to a magnet concealed
near the ships compass.
AS in the latter case, the more ia
vorable the winds and the greater the
diligence and skill in working the ship
the more rapidly will it be speeded on
in wrong course. And so in the for
mer the greater the struggle for safe
ty the more speedy the progress of
ruin.
This is the position in which
farmer with whom the writer recently
talked found himself.
This farmer, who lives but short
distance from town, has prospered
and accumulated a considerable guam
tity of worldly goods and has always
scrubbed many errors on the white
pages of life.
Takes Pride in Town.
When asked his opinion of his town
as market place he replied: "It's the
best in this section of the country"
'Do you sell all of your products
here?" he was asked.
ooh, yes" he answered.
Sand buy all of your necessaries
and supplies here, too, don't your"
ooh, no; I'm too wise for that" re-
piled the farmer. "Those fellows here
are too high. / can buy cheaper from
the mail order houses"
There he stood, big, awkward, in
telligent countryman, who for years
had been committing the unpardon-
able error Of robbing the treasury of
his own town and aiding the upbuild-
ing of the mightiest trust on earth
in some distant center Of population.
AS the injustice of his practice was
explained to him his honest ewes
lighted with intelligence as into his
weather beaten face there appeared a
look of determination, and as his lips
parted these words came firm and
clear:
"From this day on / will be a true
citizen of the township in which /
live. The money that earn here and
receive for my produce / will spend
here. will retrace my steps and
correct as many of my past errors as
lies within my power"
And the honest farmer viii make
good his promise.
Drains Town of Dollars.
How many farmers and consumers
are doing the same identical thing AS
was this farmer--draining the town
of its dollars, receiving, but not Civ
ing, aiding the large cities and crip-
ping their own little town, which IS
striving and struggling to maintain a
commanding position on board the
good ship Earth?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
KEENE

Sunday visitors at George King
dom's were Willard Denny of Lowell
and Mrs. A. +. Denny.
Miss Luck Cahoon took dinner
Sunday with Bernice Rickert.
Mrs. Clarence Arnold of Chicago
visited from Monday until Wednesday
at Will RICKETTS,.
Mrs. Bowen and family made mo-
tor trip to Greenville Sunday.
/. C. Stebbins, wife and Miss Lucille
of Easton, M. X. Jepson, wife and son,
Earl, and l.. j. Hunter and wife made
a motor trip to Mecosta to visit their
brothers, Robert and Dewey Parks
and families.
Mrs. Dell Hardy has been sick the
past week at the home of Geo. Hardy.
She is some better, however, and re-
turned home Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

REMEMBER OUR STORE WILL
will be headquarters for school sup
plies, new and secondhand school
books. School books for the country
schools. III. j. Connell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

MAKE UP YOUR ORDER FOR
groceries but don't send it to a mail
order house. We can beat their prices
every time. We stand back of our
goods. w. L. Covert, 902 So. Bridge
street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
WHEN IT COMES TO SHOES

our line will suit you as we carry only
the best grades and our prices are
right. We are boosters for Bedding
and Home Trade. Orlo Morse, Shoe
Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
RAINBOW CHAS-

DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHAS-
er; you will find pot of gold Mt our
store IL you select your watches and
jewelry here. Fine watch and clock
repairing speciality. M. L. Willough-
by, Jeweler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

JUST STOP AND THINK WHEN
it is hardware, stoves, paints and
sporting goods, plumbing, heating,
our store is in Belding and every
dollar you spend at home helps the
town. T. Frank Ireland Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN
moving pictures. See our daily pro-
gram on curtain; changes every day
Our theatre is well-ventilated. Keen
posted; we show the best. Empress
Theatre.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

DO YOU COOK BY GAS? 1T is
cleaner and cheaper. See our large
line of gas stoves and ranges, water
heaters, Welsbach gas lights, reading
lamps, arc lamps, etc. Belding Gas
Works.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Many an egotist who imagined his
existence necessary to the worlds adj
vancement has been inferred in a pine
box without any trimmings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

BELDING SAVINGS BANK;
capital, $50,000.00; surplus and pro-
fits, S26,000.00. Your business solicit
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

WHY BUY JEWELRY FROM A
picture book, they all look alike. Bet
ter deal with your home jeweler; see
what you buy; see us first. r. H.
Waldo, Jeweler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
LOOK UP YOUR PANAMA HAT

have It cIeaned-wlII save you
money. You will soon need it. Don't
forget we doctor up your sick clothes,
too. and make suits to order. Burt
Curtis, Ill w. Main St.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

WAGONSl JUST UNLOADED A
car. Pekin Wagons! Come in and
look them over. Belding Implement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

If young man has more money
than brains he can afford to wear a
wrist watch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
STOP AND CONSIDER THIS If

every consumer of flour would buy at
home what it would mean to Belding.
Our mills are here and our Moss Rose
brand is guaranteed. E. E. Chapple
& Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

A FIRST-CLASS GARAGE is A
boon to any community. We can re-
pair any make of car and handle
Goodrich tires. Large line of acces-
series carried. Kiskey Garage, Beld.
ing Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Bedding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED
have you bank account? What
a difference it will make to say yes.
Your credit is established at once We
pay interest on savings accounts.
See US. Peoples Savings Bank.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST.
Our prices on groceries will keep your
money in Belding, besides you are
not taking chances. We are boosters
for Belding. E. E. Hudson, Grocer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

ALWAYS DEAL WITH YOUR
responsible merchants for dry goods.
We can compete with anyone any
where, and we stand back of all our
goods every time. See us first. T..
C. Lloyd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

JUST INSIST ON HAVING YOUR
bread order come from home bakeries.
It keeps your money at home and
helps your town. Our grocery line
will suit you. Frank II. Hudson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

YES, DO MERCHANT TAILOR
ing and French dry cleaning, repair
ing and pressing. You can be sure
of the right kind of work and / guar
antee to please you. II. A. Loewe,
The Tailor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

DO YOUR MEAT SHOPPING
where you know you will get right
treatment and the best in fresh and
salt meats, fish etc., sausage and poul-
try. We are boosters for Belding.
Model Market, Fish & Young.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF WHITE
trimmed hats and a complete show
Shoppe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
NOW GET READY FOR SUM

mer with your electric supplies. We
have large line of all kinds-electric
irons, coasters. We install electric
plants. Don't live in darkness, have
your home wired. Spencer Electric
Light and Power Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

WE CAN COMPETE WITH ANY
one anywhere and carry large line
OF everything in Clothing, Gents Fur
nishings, etc. Will appreciate your
patronage. A. Friedman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

BUY YOUR CLOTHING AND
Shoes here and we will see that you
always get as much or more than the
same money will buy elsewhere. The
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

DO YOU KNOW THAT EVERY
PAIR OF shoes you buy out of town
hurts your community. You can do
better at home with your local deal
ers. See US first. Smith & Whitney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
HAVE YOUR SHOES REPAIRED

the electric way, while you wait. We
do all our work right and can please
you. Ladies and gents Shoe Shining
Parlors in connection. 100 So. Bridge
street, Arnold Schmidt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

If YOU NEED LADDERS OF
any kind, extension and plain, any
length, see us before you buy. We
have an excellent assortment Beld-
ing Lumber Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
VIII WIN your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See US. Belding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

WE DO A REGULAR BANKING
business; besides pay per cent on
time deposits. Our large capital and
resources are at your command.
SAFETY first, is our motto; see Us
Sandell's Bank, Belding, Mich.