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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
OLD WHEEL IN
THE SCRAP HEAP

Fred Demo, the genial and accom-
modating station agent, is again on
duty at the depot after ten days
lay-of on account Of sickness.
While in Saginaw recently he pur-
chased a new bicycle to take the
place Of the old one which has been
consigned to the junk fheap. The
wheel he had been using had come
to be an old friend and brother. 1t
was 21 years old and has carried
him during that length of time thou
sands of miles, sometimes on long
journeys through Michigan and 9TH
er states. Occasional repairs were
necessary to the frame work and
punctured tires would be replaced by
new ones. A few weeks ago, how
ever, it collapsed completely with a
broken backbone and the scrap heap
was its destiny.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
SATURDAY EYE PARTY
At BRASS WORKS
WAS A SUCCESS

Employees of the brass factory held
another of their very enjoyable even
ing parties on Saturday night in the
factory, at which there were about
one hundred in attendance with their
wives, sweethearts and friends.
A big chicken pie supper proceed
ed the program and entertainment at
seven O'Clock. Besides hot chicken
pie all the delicacies that heart and
appetite could wish were served, in
terspersed by music by Ed. Ranous
and John Dawson. One disappoint-
ing feature intervened, however
when the large can of hot coffee be-
ing brought in slid off the truck and
all the liquid covered the floor. But
the guests resorted to milk and water
and were happy.
After everybody had satisfied the
inner man, Alfred aDorman called to
order and acted as toastmaster, which
place he filled to perfection. X. G..
Gunsolus, Lee Mason and Henry Up
holt responded to toasts in gracious
manner and were loudly applauded.
A program in charge of Mr.. Up
holt followed in which Miss Helen
Lapham gave couple of readings.
Mrs. Upholt and Mrs. Stone sang and
a male quartette-Lee Mason, Louis
Stone, Amos Bolster and Will Cave
gave a song which pleased the crowd.
Dancing of the old-fashioned kind
with Harry MINER as caller and Ed.
Ranous, Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Dawson
furnishing the music for the qua
drills, Virginia reels and cotillions,
closed the pleasant evenings enter
tainment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
MRS. DAVIS DIES IN
BUTTERW0RTH HOSPITAL

The death of Mrs. Edwin V. Davis
occurred at Butterworth hospital in
Grand Rapids last week, Thursday.
She was taken there for an operation
for appendicitis on Friday, Decem-
Der 1, and after it was performed she
appeared to be recovering nicely, but
on Thursday morning a change for
the worse developed and the nurse
in charge held out no hope.
Mrs. Davis remains were brought
home by Undertaken Ben Friedly on
Friday and the funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at the late resi-
dence on Morton avenue, where a
large number of her old neighbors
and friends came to pay their last
respects. Rev. J. d. Aelick, pastor
of the Latter Day Saints church,
of which she was a member officiat-
ed. There were many beautiful flow
ers, gifts from friends, silent tribute
of love and respent Mrs. Fox and
Mrs. Harrington sang appropriate
hymns and her remains were laid at
rest in River Ridge cemetery.
Sarah Ellen Blem, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Josiah S. Blem, was born
April 7, 1885 at Baldwin, Ind. and
at the time of her death was thirty
one years, eight months of age.
She was married September 10,
1904 to Edwin V. Davis of Woodburn,
Ind, and Immediately left for Trav-
erse City, Mich, where they made
their home for five years, and the
remaining years in Belding. She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband,
and five brothers-William of New
Haven, Ind, Benjamin of Bates, Mich,
Frank of Payne, Ohio, and Chester
and Lester of Chicago. Her sisters,
Mrs. May Brakel of Traverse City,
Fannie Blem Of Detroit and Mary
Blem of Belding, who has been living
with her sister. The brothers and
sisters were all present except two.
The bearers were: Edgar Hall,
Fred Sanborn, Robert Barron, Harry
Stacy, Milo Peterson and J. w. Hill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
BEL DING GRANGE
FAIR WILL OPEN
HERE THURSDAY
STATE MASTER JOHN c. KET-
CHAM WILL TALK AT PUBLIC
MEETING SATURDAY

Before Thursday evening the big
Belding Grange fair will be in full
progress at the city hall. Farmers
from all over this section of the coun-
ty as well as parts of Montcalm
and Kent counties, will contribute to
the success of the event by display
ing products. The full premium list
was printed in the Banner, of Nov
ember 20 and it is expected that all
classes will be filled. Don't fail to
attend the fair at least one of the
days.
Is State Master John c. Ketcham
will address the grangers and others
at a big public meeting in Millard
hall. This meeting will be attend
ed by big crowd and it will be nee
essary for you to get there early to
secure seats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
BELDING GRANGE HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL ELECTION

The Belding Grange elected officers
at its regular meeting last Saturday.
Several of the old officers were re-
elected, among them being the mas
ter, Fred Thompson. Other officers
elected, were as follows: Overseer, j.
ID. Strain; lecturer, Mariah Johnson;
steward, c. G.. Chickering; assistant
steward, II. Ross; chaplain, Leona
Howe; treasurer, Theodore Blasen;
secretary, Mary +. III. Coville; gate
keeper, Henry Skellenger; Ceres,
Lena Thompson; Pomona, Mary Tut
tie; Flora, Jennie Travis; lady assist
ant steward, Nellie Ross.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
OLD RELIC is IN
GOOD PRESERVATION

During the construction work on
the new dam at Smyrna workmen
came in contact with the remains of
the first waterwheel put in the old
mill which was built there more than
sixty years ago. Portions of the old
wheel and its encasement were in a
good state of preservation, after its
long submersion in the water and
bed of the river.
Charley Joslin, one of the oldest
resident there, remembers well when
it was placed in the water. A BROTH
er of his made the wheel, which is of
oak, and after it was put in commits
sion it drove the machinery in the
primitive mill for many years.
A piece of the ancient relic has
been preserved by the Spencer Light
and Power company as a souvenir.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
NEWS FROM TRIXIE
THE COOK PARK FAWN

A few weeks ago "Trixie," the fawn
born to the mother and father deer in
Cook Park, was given away by Mr..
Cook to r. A. Scott Of Fairplains, af-
ter exacting promise from him that
he would take good care of him.
Mr.. Cook received this following
interesting letter from it's new owner
this week: =
Greenville, Mich,
December 10, 1916.
Mr.. E. E. Cook,
Belding Mich,
Dear Sir:
You will no doubt be interested in
knowing how "Trixie" is getting
along in his new home. He seems to
be hearty, fat and well. He is get
ting accustomed toshis new surround
ings and seems much tanner. | have
nice collar on him with a small
piece of rope fastened to it so / can
catch him easily every time | feed
him. He doesn't throw himself any
more and doesn't seem to dislike
very much) being petted or fondled.
We are taking much comfort with
him and hope we can keep him. /
am somewhat ashamed to tell you
that / let him get away from me
the net day after / brought him
home. But | got him again, that
is the main thing and the part
that am little proud of. Now
have him again | am almost glad he
got away / had never seen a wild
deer run over the fields and jump
fences with so much ease and agility.
He started towards his old home. /
caught him in a thicket on a neigh
boring farm by offering him cookie
with one hand and catching him by
one of his front legs with the other.
What happened just then for a few
moments I'll not attempt to describe
on paper. You can imagine part of
it, at any rate neither of us got seri-
ously hurt and it's all right now. /
would be pleased to have you come
up and see US any time.
/ am on the lookout for mate for
"Trixie." He has a nice pet lamb for
company so far, which he seems to
enjoy. But | want to get a young
doe. | have secured from William
r. Oates of Lansing, the state game
warden, permit to keep in my pos
session one to ten deer. l easily Sc
cured the permit for the small sum
of one dollar. | asked Mr.. Oates if
he could inform me as to where
might secure a doe. He referred me
to the Cleveland Cliffs Iron company
of Negaunee, Mich, to which /
wrote, and have received an answer
to my letter saying that they can fill
my order with anything | want in the
line of deer as soon as the snow gets
deep enough so they can trap by feed
ing. They have them in an inclosure
three miles wide by ten miles long.
thank you for giving me "Trixie."
Respectfully yours,
r. A. Scott.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
HUGHES GIRLS WILL
REMAIN IN JOLIET

From the Howard City Record we
clip the following:
"Mr. Hughes early this week pc
ceived letters from his daughter.
Frances, and Capt, Mace of the Saliva
tion Army of Joliet. Capt and Mrs.
Mace are caring for the girls, Mrs.
Mace giving them the same care as
she does her own daughters, and Mil
dred is working in the National Car
ton factory there. Capt. Mace in the
letter calls Ballou, "a brute and says
Joliet people are incensed over the
whole affair, and that Ballou will un-
doubtedly get the full limit of his
deserts.
"Ballou's parents are said to reside
near the Green schoolhouse in Mecos-
Ia county"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
FORMER BELDING MAN
WEDS so. BEND LADY

Miss Eldora Gears, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Gears of South
Bend, Indiana and Elmer l.. Essex,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. b Essex of
Belding, were married Tuesday af-
ternoon, December 6, at five o'clock,
at the home of the brides parents,
206 Sample street. Rev. F. X.
Dougherty, pastor of the Grace
Methodist Episcopal church officiated.
Only members of the family and a
few intimate friends were present at
the ceremony. The bride and groom
received many beautiful presents.
The bride was formerly an assist
ant physician for the well-known
firm of Drs. Myers & Myers, and was
favorably known in the medical pro-
fession. She was several times a
delegate to the physicians conven-
tions of the state. She was also
manager of the Lyric Ladies' Quar-
tet of South Bend; an active member
of the Y. w. c. A., and a special
representative of the extension work
of that society. She was well-known
in a musical way and very popular
among the younger set.
The groom is favorably known in
this city and has resided in Detroit
several years, and is now connected
with the Hudson Motor Car company
of Detroit.
After a short trip visiting their
many friends and relatives, the hap
py couple will leave for Detroit,
where they will make their future
home.
Friends here wish them the best in
life through the coming years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

In thinking of your distant
friends what present could be
nicer or more appreciated than a
subscription to the Belding Banner
for 1917? It would bring cheer
and gladness to their hearts ev-
cry week during the year and they
would think of you every time
time they received it. The Ban
ner is an inexpensive gift, and yet
how much appreciated by absent
friends and former residents.
If you want to make one or
more of your friends really glad
send them the Banner. We will
inform them, if you like, on a neat
and appropriate greeting card.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
BAlLOU WILL FACE
TRIAL IN JOLIET

C. w. Hughes of Howard City was
in this city Monday and Tuesday. He
stated that letter received by him
from his daughters in Joliet and from
the chief Of police that they are well
and have good places and are being
nicely cared for.
Ballou is confined in jail and will
have his trial on a serious charge
some time in January. The girls will
be obliged to remain there until the
trial is concluded and Mr.. Hughes
will also be called as a witness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
TO PRESENT bethlehem
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

The Sunday school Of the Congre-
gational church are preparing a fine
evenings entertainment for the cele-
bration Of Christmas on Sunday
evening Of Christmas week.
It is a beautiful allegory entitled
"The Bethlehem Christmas Pageant" 4"
in which more than fifty characters
will take part. As Bethlehem boys
and girls, wise men, shepherds, inn
keepers and prophets. A beautiful
scene of Bethlehem and vicinity af-
ter twilight soon after the birth of
Jesus will be the background of the
play with the song Of the shepherds
Heard in the distance. 1t is now in
rehearsal for the event.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
/. L. +. Club Meeting

The Ladies Literary Exchange
club met last Shursday at the home
of Miss Florence Washburn with Miss
Edna Wise as assistant hostess.
Mrs. Belle Mann gave a biographi-
cal sketch Of Henry James and Mrs.
Ellen Schlegel gave an interesting
book review of Portrait Of Lady"
The program for the afternoon was
very much enjoyed by all.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Sarah Wagner, December 21.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Witnessed a Pathetic Sight

While in the Butterworth hospital
last Thursday, being called there by
the death of Mrs. E. V. Davis, to
take charge of the body, A. NJ. Hall
The father of the four-year-old Nc
Kee boy came there with the boy in
his arms and on his arrival the little
fellow breathed his last, while the
father still held him. The lad had
been run over on the street by an auto
truck and Mr.. Mckee carried him to
the hospital at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
FRANK ]. LUCK HAS
GONE TO CLEVELAND

Frank j. Luck left last week for
Cleveland, Ohio, where he purchased
a barber shop and poolroom and be-
gan doing business there Monday.
Mr.. Luck learned the barber trade
in his younger days and conducted
shops in Tustin and Dorr together
with his newspaper work, before COM
ing to Belding twenty years ago,
when he established the News. He
was an expert at the trade and will
undoubtedly do a good business as it
is understood he has a good location.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
ANNUaL CHRISTMAS
EXERCISES TO Be
HELD IN N. T. CHURCH
LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE WILL
BE PROMINENT FEATURE
IN PROGRAM

The annual Christmas exercises o.
the Methodist Sunday school will b,
given next Wednesday evening, Dec
ember. 20, beginning at 1880 sharp
One of the pleasing features of the
program will be "a Living Christ
mas. Tree" This will be given early
in the program. People desiring K
see it plan to be in their seats il
plenty of time. The program being
arranged this year is especially good
Following is the complete program
Orchestra Number. .............
Chant ............. 49,. .Magnifcat
Scripture Reading and Prayer.
OreeIlng ........
Musical Number. r.............
Little Boy Blue They Turn
ed Away"
.Tableaux, "Mary and the Christ
Child" Vocal Solo
"A Bethlehem Shepherd Returns
to Tell the Story" Christ
mas Carol
Star-Sparkler Drill .......
Instrumental Duet.
Tableaux, christmas Chill"
christmas Candle" Christ
mas Peace" Ladies' Quar-
tette, "Holy Night"
Piano Solo. .................
"a Mothers Lullaby. ........
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Post Office A Busy Place

Postmaster Bricker and the Office
force had busy day Tuesday. Be-
sides the regular ordinary business
of the office there were many Christ
mas packages sent, and the largest
number of money orders were writ
ten that ever went out of the office in
one day, the number being 184.
The post office will be beehive Of
business until after Christmas and
the carriers packs will outdo Old
Santa Claus.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Death of Mrs. Hale

Mrs. Stella Hale, fifty-seven years
old, died Monday morning at the
home of her brother, Fred Jackson,
of Orleans township, after being an
invalid for about three years. She
leaves two sons, Leon hummer of
near Lowell, and Fred hummer of
Otisco. The funeral was held at the
Jackson residence Wednesday after
noon at 100 o'clock, and at the Or
leans church at 200 o'clock. Rev.
Bifdsall officiated. Burial in Orleans
cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Y M G. A.

Mr.. Pellets division Of the Y. M.
c. A., the Victors, met at the home
of James Johnson Tuesday evening.
The meeting was called to order by
President James johnson. After the
Bible study, games were enjoyed and
refreshments served by Mrs. Johnson.
A good time was reported by all.
Ronald Webster is treasurer and
Dick Demo is secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Carnival Dance

Ye Hol Listen There will be a
carnival party in Moose Hall at Ionia
Friday, December Is. The master of
ceremonies will see that everybody
makes acquaintance with everybody
else, and there will be at least three
circle two-steps. So don't fear that
you will decorate the wall. Music at
nine by Ionia ID. & c. orchestra. Bill
75c.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
At CONGREGATIONAL Church

Rev. A. J. Blair is confined to his
home by sickness and was unable to
occupy his pulpit last Sunday. His
the coming Sunday. Arrangements
have been made, however, to hold
services Sunday morning and Rev.
J. w. Sutherland of Lansing is ex-
pected to fill the pulpit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

Ten strong robust men working six
days, ten hours each day cannot be-
gin to cover the ground as thorough
ly as a little Banner Want Ad does
every week of its life. Get one Of
these little Want Ads in the Banner
Want column next week and see it
bring buyers your way. S
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Useful Gifts Disnlayed

they want at Bricker's bazaar. At
this store is displayed hundreds of
toys and useful Christmas gifts of
good dependable quality. They are
priced right, too. Read the adver-
tisement of Bricker's bazaar on the
last page of the Banner this week.
1t will give you many ideas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
GOOD NEWS FOR CLERKS
AND LETTER CARRIERS

Senator MARITIME Of New Jersey has
introduced bill in Congress to raise
the salaries Of clerks and letter car
riers in first and second class post
Offices and it seems very likely that
the bill will become law. The over
worked clerks and letter-carriers are
pleased at the prospect.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Bank Distributes Money

gin mailing out checks on their 1916
Christmas money clubs Thursday. Be-
fore Saturday evening more than
seven thousand dollars will be distri-
buted ,among the members. The
members of the club will thus get
their money in time for use in the
Christmas shopping.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
"Romeo and Juliet

at the Star Theatre, Monday, Decem-
Der 1S.
Shakespeare's most sublime love
story of the ages with Francis X.
Bushman, the king of photoplays, as
Romeo and Beverly Bayne, the queen
of the screen, as Juliet. All seats
.25c. Matinee at 800 p. m. Even
ing shows, 6:45 and 8:45. Reserved
seats now on sale for the 6:45 show
without extra charge.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Now SAVINGS Plan

The Peoples Savings Bank is call
ing especial attention to the public
to its new method of saving money,
the Depositors' Savings club. The
plan is fully explained in the banks
advertisement this week. Every boy
and girl, man and woman should read
about the new plan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Bought a Piano

The Congregational Sunday school
bought the piano at the sale Of house
hold goods of the late Frederick L..
Spencer.
The society have been contemplate
ing the purchase Of one for the past
two years and the committee having
the matter in charge concluded not to
allow the opportunity to pass Of get
ting this fine instrument.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Election of Officers

The election of officers of the
Modern Woodman lodge will take
place Monday evening. December 18.
A full attendance is desired and the
Neighbors are requested to pay their
assessments early this month.
c. A. Coon, Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Has MANY Choice Values

You cannot fail to be pleased with
your purchases if you buy from E.
c. Lloyd. The Lloyd store is re-
plete with unique, useful and valu-
able merchandise suitable for gifts.
The stores attractive windows is on
ly suggestive of the many values of
fered inside.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Notice
Belding. December II.

Belding, December IL.
| wish through the columns of
your paper to thank those who so
kindly subscribed money to purchase
the bear that we now have in the
City Hall Park. l am very glad so
many are interested and hope il
may be improved from year to year.
Yours with many thanks,
Elmer Cook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Read the Want Column

In the Want Column of the Banner
this week you will find plenty of
things listed which will be of interest
to you. You will find news of things
found and lost, things wanted and for
sale, things for rent and also many
other items of interest. Maybe some
one is wanting just the thing you
have and don't need. You had better
read it. See what your neighbor has
for sale or wants.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Jubilee SINGERS

The Church of Christ announces in
another column that the Cary-Wil-
liams Colored Concert company and
jubilee singers will give a concert
in their church on Monday evening
and that their program will be a
pleasing one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Had Spare Rib Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Smith entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Kent of
Ionia; also Mr.. Winchell, Thanksgiv-
ing. A spare-rib dinner with mince
and pumpkins pies, was served and
the guests all agreed that their new
Pa and Ma Smith knew how to ar
range a. Thanksgiving spread. On
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Currie and
Will Hubert and wife and Stoel Bent
ly Smith were also guests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

Christmas dinner, one O'clock at
Hotel Belding. Those wishing din
ner notify the hotel before Monday,
December 1S.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

The next regular meeting of the
f. f. u. will be held Friday, Decem.
Der Is in the /. o. 0. F. hall. Elec.
tion of officers. All members are
urged to be present.
Ernest Grinnell, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Picture Window

The Miller & Harris Furniture
company has choice display of pic
lures in the east window of the
store. This store is filled with good
useful merchandise suitable for
Christmas gifts. 1t is the largest
furniture store in the county and
the offerings this year add to the
stores reputation as a most excel
lent place to buy furniture and house
furnishings. Read the large adver-
tisement this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

Special communication Of Belding
Lodge No. 355 f. & A. M. Thursday
evening, December ID for work in the
MN degree. Afternoon work will be-
gin at four o'clock; evening session
at 700. All brothers welcome.
Fred Rogers, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
J. O. o. +. Degree Work

Silk City Lodge No. 447 |. o. o. f.
will work the first degree Tuesday
evening, December 10. We will also
have a smoker. Come!
Sep Hutchinson,
Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13
Nelson Casner Dead

Nelson Casner, an old and respect
ed resident of Grattan township, died
Tuesday, aged fifty-eight years and
was buried Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

Orleans Tax Notice 1
/ will be at the Bank of Orleans
every Friday to receive taxes.
adv. 2w. Wilson s. Purdy,
Township Treas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

A ninety -six per cent elr-
cuIation in Belding an1
trade territory
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-13

me circuiauonBeldjn
Of the Banner are "ihg I
Inspection at Any Time.