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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
NOTICE-TO CUT
Brush and Noxious Weeds

70 owners, possessors occupers of land, or any
person or persons corporation having charge OF
any lands in this state.
Notice is hereby given that all noxous weeds and
brush growing any land in the township of Oakheld
county of Kent, within the limits of highway pass
ing by or through such lands be cut down and de-
stroyed or before the
goth day of June, A. d. Nineteen Hundred Sixteen
Failure to comply with this notice or before the
date mentioned within days thereafter shall make
the parties so failing liable for the costs of cutting
and an additional levy of cenum of such COSTS
to be levied and collected against the property in the
same manner other taxes are levied and collected
Dated June IL, A. D. 1916.
JOHN w. NORTON
Commissioner of Highways of the Township of Oak
field County of Kent, State of Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
OUR RESPECTS TO CARRANZA

The demand OF CarranZa that
America withdraw it's troops from
Mexico is the height of insolence.
The United States recognized Car
rama as the ruler of Mexico because
he promised to restore order, to es-
tablish law, and to protect the rights
of foreigners. He has fulfilled none
Of these promises.
Anarchy still reigns, and not only
has the slaughter of American citi-
zens in Mexico continued but Mexi-
cans have crossed the border, killed
Americans on American soil, and
burned their homes over their heads.
The United States has stood too
much abuse from Mexico. Affronts
and insults have been heaped upon us
and we have borne them patiently.
Now, because we sent troops to de-
stroy bands of outlaws, who were
invading the United States, Carranza
tells us we have offended Mexico.
Bosh!-Springfel Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
THE LIFE ABUNDANT

Only when a man learns TO assert
himself, when he dares to stand be-
fore the world and say, This may
not be written in the books, this may
not be orthodox, but this is Gods
message to me-" only when the has
reached a position Of beautiful and
noble lf-detachment, so that he is
perfectly indifferent to public opinion
except wherein public opinion ac-
cords with his own highest light; only
when he revers truth more than tradi-
ton, and the divine monitions of a
sane mind and conscience rather than
the stupid and meaningless conven-
ton Of society; only when he is man
enough to affirm his own soul and to
be his own man, is he in the way of
living the life abundant, the life that
commands by its nobility and en-
riches by its beauty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
BRASS COMPANY TEAM
STILL PLAN SEASON

The base ball at the local branch
of the Grand Rapids Brass Company
has been unable to meet for practice
the past two weeks because of the in.
cessant rains during the noon hours
and also because of the building
operations that are going on at the
plant. Captain Braley has left the
employ of the company and "a new
captain will be selected. Manager
Nicklin says that the team will be out
for practice and ready for games in
the near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

Miss Elizabeth Brown will present
the following valedictory:
"The slogan of America today is
preparedness. Everywhere from east
to west and from north to south IN
this broad land of ours we see and
hear this word. 1t is debated by our
statesman, it is discussed in the news
papers, on the streets, and In the
homes. Can we keep our national
respect with the defense which we
now have? Will a larger defense
preserve peace or only invite war !!
These are but few of the many quess-
ton that are now agitating our land.
"For years the world has talked
arbitration, some grave difficulties
have been settled in this way, and
many people believed that the era OF
peace had come; that there would new
er be a great war. But today we
know that those nations who are now
graphing in the deadliest war the
world has ever known were all The
time preparing for an emergency. Fol
over fifty years the German govern
ment has been perfecting its military
system. We are told that under the
direction Of the great Bismarck out o.
$50 trains carrying as many thousanc
soldiers to the French frontier no
one was minute late. The contras
between this organization and the con
! fusion of the French troops prophesi
ed the outcome of the Franco-Prus
sian war. England, too, has beer
over two hundred years acquiring tn
resources that are supporting her II
the present crisis. Nations do no
trust to chance. As Chas. Sumne
once said. zone might as well ex
pect to drop the Greek alphabet an
pick up the Had as to expect thing
to happen by chance
i "But this discussion has another ar
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

justice which are indispensable. The
protective tariff is the barrier behind
which our industries can be developed
in safety. But it remains for US 70
see that they are thus developed with
the highest efficiency and in nation
allied fashion for the good Of all Of US.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
WHICH
AFFECT FARMERS

copyrighted, 1914. by Thomas j. Sullivan.]
Weather. books and roads contribute
largely to the influences of rural life.
Bad weather and bad roads mean
books.
And books they say are the light
houses erected in the great sea OF
time They are masters who instruct
us without rods or ferules, without
words or anger, without bread or
money. If you approach them they
are not asleep. If you seek them they
do not hide. If you blunder they DO
not scold. If you are ignorant they
do not laugh.
Man is measured by his deeds. and 1t
seems strange that after mastering the
art Of reading the stars, discovering
the course Of the planets, controlling
the iron monster. the lightning. the
sea and the wind. man shows his in
ability to conquer the one great prob
lem which is proving such a draw
back to the best expression OF his. lie
in rural districts as far as social ana
commercial conditions are concerned.
Poor roads seem TO be his heritage. his
master.
A country's stability is measured by
its agricultural Importance. as the
well being of a nation is like tree
agriculture Is its root industry and
commerce are its branches and its life.
Tp Az ho Inf
the branches break away and the tree
dies. Community pride begins where
agriculture leaves off. and both are
equal and inseparable in their impor-
lance to healthy. happy, successful
existence for man.
Spend S150,000,00O.
This country today has about 1885,
900 miles of public highway, on which
IL is estimated that the people OF the
country are spending S150,000,000 an
nually. Statistics say we also spend
81, 600 OOO, 900 for alcohol. $9,O00,O 100000
for tobacco, and it is said that the
ladies spend 1885,, 100000 yearly for
candy. If all this money could be APP
propriated for road building we could
have turnpike to the moon.
The principal cause OF the Roman
empires downfall was its neglect of
agriculture-the exodus Of its men and
women from the farm to the city, the
life there to be spent in extravagant
and riotous living. Go to any or our
cities today and view the extravaganza
dress and general trend Of life fol
pleasure and you will feel that the ole
Roman times are being repeated.
i 1t would seem that the remedy lie:
In building good roads, narrow IL ad
u visable, but firm and hard. and have
I, them all lead to your trading center
and to the doors of your local mer
chants. Then on gloomy. rainy days
you can do your marketing, and ther
back to the farm" without sacrifice I.
self or injury to beast.
Nothing tends to make man goo'
citizen 50 much as cooperation witt
his fellows. No man can live for him
self alone. Selfishness leads nowher'
but to destruction. strife, bad feelinl
and disorder. IT Is one Of the mean
est OF all the vices.
The farmer and the town consume
! who patronize the retail catalogu
houses also assist materially In the dc
: struction of the local market and trad
ing canrsT. <S $3.50 - -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN
moving pictures. See our daily pro-
gram on curtain; changes every day.
Our theatre is well-ventilated. Keep
posted; we show the best. Empress
Theatre.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
Gave Kitchen Shower

Miss Rena Chapple entertained at
her home with a kitchen shower for
Miss Josephine Kelley Tuesday even
ing. Eighteen of Miss Kelley's in
innate friends were present, and she
was the recipient Of many nice and
useful articles. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and nuts were served. A
very enjoyable time resulted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

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. Belding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
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. 120 So. Bridge
street, Arnold Schmidt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

whatever race or creed, we have but
one country, and we do not for an in
slant tolerate any division Of allegi-
ance."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF WHITE
trimmed hats and complete show
ing of Sport Hats at The Bedding Hat
Shoppe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES WILL BE
BIG EVENT TONIGHT

Continued from Page One)
heart are really the things which
give life its zest, the meaning, the
tone, and color. Without them we
would be as sounding brass and tinkl-
ing cymbals, as mere piece of me-
chanism, without spirit or soul. If
you have deep-seated passion for
any object. worthy in itself, let us
say an ideal, purpose in life, or even a
given profession, and that passion
stays with you permanently for any
length of time, you should be true to
that passion; it is simply being true
to yourself. Trust it and trust your
self for, every heart vibrates to that
iron string"
Coupled around these leading
thoughts examples from the lives of
Lincoln, Tennyson, Browning Words
worth and other noted men will be
grouped to intensity the central
thoughts portrayed in the foregoing
thoughts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

WE USE NO CHEMICALS IN
our laundry-pure soap and water
that's all. We wash carpets, too, &c
a yard. We are boosters for Belding
every time. Silk City Steam Laun-
dry, A. B. Foss, Prop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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 Access
series carried. Kiskey Garage, Beld-
ing Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

Miss Lila Mosher, as salutatorian
of the class will extend greetings to
the parents, teachers and friends as
follows:
parents, teachers, schoolmates and
friends, the class of 1916 extends to
you who are here for our graduation,
as most cordial welcome.
You see before you thirty young
people who in your estimation are
just ready to begin life; to go into
training for real work. We look back
at the years of work we have accom-
plished, the training that we think
should at least help to fit US for eff
ficient citizenship in our Nation.
During these years the seed has
been sown by our teachers, who even
though they have not had the priv
ilege of choosing the soil, have care
fully studied the possibilities and dis
closed many which until then were
unknown.
"Who shall say whether the seed
has fallen on stony, shallow, or fer
tile ground.
"Who shall say what the harvest
will be.
"None but US or perhaps our par.
ents can know the inspirations awak.
ened, and the determination that lies
locked within our hearts and minds.
again none but us can realize the
true worth of the help that parent:
have given, help which has amounted
to sacrifice, that we might be fitteC
to do good work in life; or of the en-
couragement we have received from
friends which has shown their interes
in us. They with care have helped
to cultivate and nourish the sow
seed and may tonight bring to then
some hope as to what the harvest vii
be. When we realize what our par
ents and friends have done for us, i
makes US all the more determine
that the harvest shall be bountiful
even to fifty or hundred fold tina
we may say we have done our best.
Class of 1917 we greet you. Yo'
are to fill our places and take up tn
Senior joys and sorrows we tonigh
lay down. May the brightest pros
pect be yours and may you in anothe
year at this graduation time be tn
pride of the b. III. s.
Again in behalf of the Class of 191
l welcome you all.
Lila M. Mosher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHAS-
err: you will find a pot of gold at our
store il you select your watches and
iewelry here. Fine watch and clock
repairing speciality. M. L. Willough-
by, Jeweler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

WAGONS! JUST UNLOADED A
car. Pekin Wagonsi Come in and
look them over. Bedding Implement
20.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
NOW GET READY FOR SUM

mer with your electric supplies. We
have a 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, 1916-06-14

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.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
LOOK UP YOUR PANAMA HAT

have it cleaned-wIll 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, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

THE REXALL STORES ARE ALL
reliable and leaders in drug lines. See
our large stock of wall paper. You
don't have to pay for any you don't
use. Harry j. Connell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED

have you a bank account! WnaC
a difference it will make to say yes.
Your credit is established at once. We
nav interest on savings accounts.
See us. Peoples Savings Bank.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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
Hub.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

A LITTLE HIGH LIFE is ALL
right if it is one of our Belding Star
cigars. 1t is made in Bedding by
Belding firm. Try one, see how you
like it. Dell Rowley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
MAKE UP YOUR ORDER FOR

groceries but don't send it to mail
order house. We can beat their prices
every time. We stand back OF our
goods. w. l.. Covert, 9O2 So. Bridge
street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

BELDING SAVINGS BANK;
capital, $50,000.00; surplus and pro-
fits, $26,000.00. Your business solicit
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

WHEN 1T COMES TO SHOES
our line will suit you as we carry only
the best grades and our prices are
right. We are boosters for Belding
and Home Trade. Orlo Morse, Shoe
Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
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. Il.
C. Lloyd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
hist STOP AND THINK WHEN

it is hardware, stoves, paints and
sporting goods, plumbing, heating,
our store is in Bedding and every
dollar you spend at home helps the
town. It. Frank Ireland Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

JUST INSIST ON HAVING YOUR
bread order come from home bakeries.
1t keeps your money at home and
helps your town. Our grocery line
Will suit you. Frank III. Hudson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST.
Our prices on groceries will keep your
money, in Bedding, besides you are
not taking chances. We are boosters
for Belding. E. z. Hudson, Grocer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

YES, l 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. H. A. Loewe,
The Tailor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

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, 1916-06-14

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
e. Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
HE BELDING BANNER
TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR

Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

J. M. LANGSTON +. b. LAPHAM
Editors and Publishers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
BUY AT HOME DEPARTMENT


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. K. E. Chapple
& Co.
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.
YES, / DO MERCHANT TAILOR
ing and French dry cleaning, repair
ing and pressing. You can be sure
of the right kind of work and I guar
antee to please you. H. A. Loewe,
The Tailor.
GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST.
Our prices on groceries will keep your
money in Bedding, besides you are
not taking chances. We are boosters
for Bedding. E. E. Hudson, Grocer.
JUST INSIST ON HAVING YOUR
bread order come from home bakeries.
1t keeps your money at home and
helps your town. Our grocery line
Will suit you. Frank III. Hudson.
A FIRST-CLASS GARAGE is A
boon to any community. We can re-
pair any make of car and handle
frnOdr1Gh -
series carried. Kiskey Garage, Beld-
ing Michigan.
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.
WAGONS! JUST UNLOADED A
car. Pekin Wagonsl Come in and
look them over. Bedding Implement
Co.
ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN
moving pictures. See our daily pro-
gram on curtain; changes every day.
Our theatre is well-ventilated. Keep
posted; we show the best. Empress
Theatre.
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.
A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF WHITE
trimmed hats and a complete show
ing of Sport Hats at The Bedding Hat
Shoppe.
WE USE NO CHEMICALS IN
our laundry-pure soap and water
that's all. We wash carpets, too, &c
a yard. We are boosters for Bedding
every time. Silk City Steam Laun-
dry, A. B. Foss, Prop.
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
Hub.
BELDING SAVINGS BANK ;
capital, $50,000.00; surplus and pro-
fits, $26,000.00. Your business solicit
ed.
WE DO A REGULAR BANKING
business; besides pay 8 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.
\
WE CAN COMPETE WITH ANY.
one anywhere and carry large line
of everything in Clothing, Cents Fur.
nishings, etc. Will appreciate your
patronage. A. Friedman.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-01
TOWNS ARE FLOODED
ILLINOIS RIVERS OVERFLOW
BANKS AND DO GREAT HARM.
Heavy Rains and January Thaw Causes
Millions of Dollars Damage In
Several Cities.

Joliet, H., Jan. 24.-With six feet
of water standing in the streets in
the residential district of Joliet, and
several hundred families driven from
their homes, this city is paralyzed by
the flood waters of the Desplaines riv-
er and Hickory creek. Property dam
age is estimated at more than $1,000
900.
All electric lights were extinguished
and street cars were stalled. Only a
few lines in the western part Of the
city could be operated.
More than 1000 persons were driven
from their homes and sought refuge
in police stations and hospitals. Fac
tories employing more than 5000 men
were compelled to close when the wa
ter flooded the engine rooms.
Chicago, Jan. 24.-Hundreds of per-
sons were driven from their homes.
hundreds of Easements flooded, and
southwest section of the city is under
food which swept Chicago and it's
suburbs as the result of the January
thaw and heavy rain.
Property damage will run into the
millions, according to police esti-
mates.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-02-01
BRITISH SHIP SINKS AT SEA
Steamer PoIlentis Goes to Bottom
After Battle With GaIe-AIl on
Board Saved.

Halifax, N. S., Jan. 25.-After bat
tie with the elements lasting more
than a week the British steamer Pol
lentis sank in mid-Atlantic on Sunday
All on board were saved. News of her
loss was flashed here by wireless from
the Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi. which
rescued the crew.
Calls for help were first sent out
from the Pollentis last Wednesday.
They reported she was leaking badly.
Her pumps were unable to keep in
check the inrushing water. She had
been leaking for three days. Shortly
after dark the men aboard, alarmed at
the rapid filling of the disabled ship.
flashed signals to the Verdi, whose
boats Immediately responded. A high
sea was running and the men man.
ming the Verdis boats were able to
reach the Britisher only after hard
struggle When all were at last safely
aboard the Verdi the Pollentis, which
had been left wallowing in the trough
of the sea, was seen to give violent
lurch and then disappeared beneath
the waves.