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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

The 1916 summer camp of the Y.
M. c. A. closed without a drop of
rain, so different from former years,
when it rained every day. A better
camp Ionia county never had, with
a total of forty-two boys at every
meal. Everything went well.
The Sunday services were excel
lent. They were held at the Wood
ard Lake church and Fay Cilley of
st. Johns preached splendid SER
mon; Howard Lawrence of Lake
Odessa spent the entire day at camp
and assisted in the services.
Six Bedding boys We're enrolled but
only four were able to attend; one
boy very generously turning his en-
rollment fee in towards the payment
of another boys fee for camp.
The camp track meet conducted on
the weight basis is always a big af-
fair but never so thoroughly enjoyed
as this year, with every eligible boy
but one taking part. Clements Kee-
ster of Pewamo won the prize for the
largest average.
Friday, the last day, was Visitors
Day, with picnic dinner and many
visiting friends. Water events and
some indoor base ball were enjoyed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hale visited
at Ben Halls over Sunday.
Morton Hall from near Freeport
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Hall.
f. f. Whitford of Bedding called on
his sister, Mrs. Albert Brown, Tues
day. ~
Frank Hall was home from Lansing
over Sunday. NJ
Elizabeth Sontag is spending few
days at Chas. Treats.
Dewey Hammond and family of
Grand Ledge returned home Sunday
after spending few days at Remer
Park.
Alice Brown is again on the sick
list.
The little Ladies' Embroidery Club
met with Marie and Ruth Dodson last
Wednesday. THIS week they meet
with Evelyn Roose.
The Long Lake Aid Society met
with Mrs. Frank Treynor Thursday.
A goodly number were present An
spent a very pleasant day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
West Otisco Farmers. Club

The West Otisco Farmers Club met
at the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Tuttle August 8, and most en-
ioyable time was had. About forty
besides the children partook of the re-
freshments and, listened to the pro-
gram. The topic was not handled
very thoroughly as both leaders were
missed his ideas on husbands duty
hut Mrs. Carpenter gave us a fine
talk on the wife's duty, which was
greatly enjoyed by ALL
The next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reeves, Jr., Sep
TENDER in the evening. The topic
will be, "The Most Profitable Breed
of Cows for the Average Farmer"
led by Lewis -Tuttle and Walter
Reeve. Martha Hall,
Corresponding Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

Mrs. Andrew Crane of Orleans was
the guest of Mrs. E. A. Cook Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
HOWE TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Newkirk and
baby from Detroit visited their
grandmother, Mrs. Jane Griffith and
their uncle, John Griffith, few days
last week. They left for Portland
Tuesday afternoon to visit their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Shay, before
returning to their home.
Ira Trowbridge of Sunfield visited
his old friend, J. III. barrow, and fam
lily last Thursday.
Mr.. and M~g. VIVA. Trowbridge of
Orleans and brother, Ira Trowbridge,
of Suniield, Mrs. Floyd Dickerson and
daughter, Hazel, of Orleans, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Darrow and Mr.. and j.
w. Cartridge of this place all had
a picnic dinner Sunday at Race Lake.
All enjoyed a good time. They re-
turned home in the evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
CHAUTAUQUA CLOSED
TUESDAY EVENING

- Continued from rage One)
climax Of the chautauqua. The great
singer, who is prima donna contralto
Of the Chicago Grand Opera Company,
was pleasing in her manner and pos
sessed wonderful ability of tone pres
entations. Her interpretations were
the most excellent ever heard by a
local audience. The fact that she
sang several songs in foreign tongues
did not greatly detract froid the
pleasing effect upon the audience.
When she responded at one time she
sang "A Perfect Day" with rich
mellow voice that is only acquired by
long and diligent training. She was
given a most hearty applause.
The selections played by Pierre
Henrotte were also very pleasing.
He is a grand violinist and his pro-
auctions were well received. AS an
accompanies Marcel Charlier is un-
excelled. The stage was beautifully
decorated with banks of goldenrod,
ferns. palms and other cut and pot
ted plants. The work was done by local
people who wished to honor the COM
ing of the noted singer and musicians
to Belding.
With the closing of the song reci-
tai Belongs 1916 chautauqua was
brought to a fitting close. 1t was a
means of bringing educational fea-
lures to this city and at a price that
would have made them prohibitive
to many people if secured in any 9TH
err way. The chautauqua is no long
er an experiment in Belding. 1t is
an annual affair and deserves the
support of every man, woman and
child. Next years chautauqua will
be another grand affair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
SMYRNA

Misses Anna and Freda Geiger of
Edmore were the Monday night
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. K. w. Condor.
Tuesday they went to Cooks Corners
for a visit with their sister, Mrs.
Ward Hoppough and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Norton and Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Norton were in Grand
Rapids Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Hull attended
the w. r. c. i'm Bedding Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Hull were Fri
day visitors at the home of Max
Summers.
Mrs. Marion Nash left for Lansing
last Friday, where her husband has
employment in the REQ factory.
John Ashley came up from Coral
Sunday for a days visit with the
Joslins. His wife, who has been Wis
iting here a week, returned to Coral
with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. w. Condor and
Mrs. Maggie 0lds called on Mr..
Winchell and Mrs. Ed. Condor and
found them little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hoppough and
granddaughter, Marguerite, came
from. Kalamazoo last Thursday to at
tend the Friendship Club meeting
held at the Maccabee hall.
About fifty members and invited
friends attended the Friendship Club
picnic at the hall last Thursday. A
fine picnic dinner was served, after
which. everyone enjoyed visit or
played cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Dodds returned
Tuesday night from a visit with
friends and relatives at Grand Ledge,
Lansing, Owosso and Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Beebe left
last Friday for a weeks visit at Ann
Arbor, Three Rivers and Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Frost and
daughter, Ellura, and Jay Frost and
wife, Mrs. Sayles and Mrs. Richmond
all came up Sunday to visit with Geo.
Frost's and Elgin Condon's. A fine
picnic dinner was served on Mr.. Con-
don's beautiful, shady lawn.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Baker and
Mrs. Lena Frost called on Geo.
Frost last Sunday.
Dan Dumon of Evart is here for a
short visit with his grandma, Mrs.
Lillian Dumon.
Gerald Cotter of Grand Rapids is
here spending few weeks with his
grandmother, Mrs. Aggie Purdy.
Mrs. r. +. Barry, Mrs. Herb Meh-
ney and Ed. Insley were in Lowell
one day last week.
Peter Blassen had very narrow
escape from death last aSturday
morning. He was just crossing the
railroad track at the Baker cross
ing when the morning passenger
train struck the horse killing it in
stantly and threw Mr.. Blassen out of
the rig hurting his shoulder and side
and breaking the buggy to pieces.
DIR. Penton was called but found that
Mr.. Blassen had no broken bones and
with only few scratches. 1t was
lucky escape for Mr. Blassen.
Albert Russell of Ionia has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. Catherine
Russell. for few days.
Lloyd Hornbrook has been in Beld-
ing visiting his relatives, the Big
nells, for a few days.
The next meeting of the Olympia
Order of Cleaners will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Halliday Satur-
day evening, August II. Refresh
ments Of ice cream and cake will be
served after the meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

And sometimes a kttle learning
saves a man from jury duty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
ADDITIONAL LOCALS


Gilman Moulton left for Morley
Wednesday for a two weeks visit on
the farm of his uncle, Albert French.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Thompson and
daughter, Louise, motored to Grand
Rapids Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Alexander are
here from Grand Rapids on short
vacation.
Frank King Of Lakeview was in
the city Tuesday. He says the rains
there have made a bumper crop OF
hay and have been life-saver Tor
beans and potatoes.
Mrs. Charles Johnson attended the
Ionia county Pioneer society held In
Ionia August 2. She took a large
number of ancient articles belonging
to her grandparents. Mrs. Johnson
was appointed on the committee for
next year.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson of Ed
more were Thursday guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. f. S. Clarke.
David Lottridge and wife returned
to Breckenridge Tuesday. They had
been visiting a couple of weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Gardner.
Mrs. III. S. Andrews of Saranac has
been the guest of relatives and
friends here for the past week. She
came here to visit Mrs. j. S. Gage
at M. A. Cooley's and has been enjoy
ing it very much. She went to
Greenville Tuesday to visit friends
before returning home.
Mrs. John Antcliff was called to
Lansing Tuesday by the sickness of
relative.
Mrs. Geo. w. Moulton and son, Gil
man of Ionia, have been here taking
in the Chautauqua. Mr.. Moulton was
on over Sunday guest.
John Shekell left Tuesday for Ionia,
where he has gone to work, having
secured job there.
Mrs Don Dean and Miss Hazel
Wright took the train here Tuesday
for Grand Rapids to spend the day.
Philo Hurel of Ithaca was in the
city Tuesday stopped off here enroute
to Chadwick to visit his sister, Mrs.
A. Marshall. He is the son of Chas.
Hurel a former resident here.
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Greenwalt
have been receiving a visit from his
mother from Palo.
Mrs. Marion Finney and Miss Allie
Sabine were geusts of the latter's peo-
pie in Orleans Tuesday.
On Thursday, last Mrs. Verne
Snyder and son, Richard, of Ionia
were calling on Bedding friends.
Miss Minnie Cook, who has been
visiting friends near Ionia, returned
to her home on Saturday.
Louis Curtis of Pullman, Washing
ton is spending few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Curtis
here.
Miss Bertha Runnell left .Wednes-
day for Wyandotte, where she will
work in the office with her sister,
Miss Iva, until school begins in Sep
TENDER.
The Baptist Sunday school will
have picnic at Long Lake Friday,
August IL.
Mrs. H f. MINER returned We'd
nesday from Lansing, where she has
been caring for her sister, Mrs. Art
McCauley, who has been very i'll.
Miss Dorothy Ames returned Fri
day from Fdint. Miss Keitha Spic-
err returned with her and is spending
few days with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Huntley and
son. Carl, and daughter, Reva. of De-
troit, and Elmer Shaver of Lansing
are spending the week at Long Lake.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Mrs. f. B. Lapham Wednesday, Aug
ust 16, with Mrs. Fred Demo as as
sistant hostess. All members please
make special effort to be present.
Il
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

by all.
The new location at Woodland Lake
on the south shore, proved more than
Was expected towards being splen-
did place to camp and Mr.. Conkey
made fine landlord.
Ten older boys from all over the
county are going to camp at Torch
Lake August 21-3l, attending the
Rural Leaders Training Conference.
About sixty young men from all over
Michigan will attend this Leaders
Training Conference.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
An Easy Way to Reduce Flesh
Drink Hot Water and Take Tasse'

-~~@>.-~ 49, " 49, 1870 e~@~~ @>~t,s'>t
Haven't you often wished for a
medicine to reduce your flesh? Some
thing that does not require dieting
or cahsthenics Well, right here
you have it in 5-grain tassco tablets,
which you may secure at any drug
store. They are pleasant and per-
fectB harmless and cause no re-
strictions of habit or eating, and re-
duce the flesh, little by little, until
you are down to the number of
pounds you wish to weigh. Too much
flesh is undesirable, as most quite
stout people will readily admit, and
it detracts from ones good appear
ance;. makes one clumsy and short Of
breath.
There isn't any reason why anyone
should be too stout when there's
this much-tried, perfectly satisfac-
tory remedy at any drug store. Tas-
SEQ tablets (don't forget the name)
are recommended by physicians and
are guaranteed to be perfectly
harmless. Refuse substitutes, IL you
can not come to our store, we will
mail tassco to you.
SOC BOX FREE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

!. M. LANGSTON f. b. LAPHAM
Editors and Publishers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

1t is far easier to drive a soft head
ed nail than hard headed man.
The F. B. C.'s came here last Sun
day and fell before the locals on
slaught to 0. The day was hot and
the boys were loggy. The runs were
made by Wheeler and Higgins when
each drew two-base hits. Higgins
was in the box and threw a good
game. Heat kept the fans away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Colored Athletics Coming

The local base ball management
has arranged game with the Col
ored Athletics, of Grand Rapids for
next Sunday. Heat is what the col
ored fellows like to work good, and
game. Arrangements are being made
with Ionia to play three consecutive
days there next week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
WEST OTISCO

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wood have a
young son.
Miss Nellie Weaver of Sarnia, On
tario, Canada, is visiting her many
friends in the Ashley neighborhood.
Remember the Silver Grey picnic
at the Grattan Grange hall Wednes-
day, August 16. Picnic dinner at
noon.
There will be a neighborhood picnic
at Baldwin Lake August %. Come
and have good time.
Will Thompson is better we are in
formed.
We are all hoping for a good rain
as 1t is badly needed although the
cooler weather is very welcomed.
And sometimes a kttle learning
saves q man from Jury duty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Jack London in Honolulu

From the Hawaiian COMMERCIAL
Advertiser we clip the following:
Mrs. Robert Hind was the
honored guest at a dinner given
ON Friday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack London. Invited to,
meet her were Mr.. and Mrs. l..
A. Thurston, Mrs. Fred F. Ire
land, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hedemann,
Miss Mary Low, Mr.. Eben Low
and Mr.. Jack Atkinson"
Jack London is the famous trav-
eler and author, who is now at Hon
olulu. aN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Vim. J. Cone
Republican Candidate for Nomination
FOR CONGRESS
18th District)
PRIMARY, AUGUST 2e.h, 1916

My Platform-True Americanism; Freedom of
Speech, of Press and of Religion; expenditure of
Public money for Public purposes Only and absolute
Divorce from Sectarian or Clerical Influence
Domination
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
THE BELDING BANNER
TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR

Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
Train Kills Riyerton Woman

RIVERTON, n. J.. March 27.-Mar-
garet Mitchell was killed by a freight train
at Taylor's lane here. Her body was
dragged 100 feet,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
DARBY REVIVAL ENDS;
PIG CONVERTS MADE;
$4,000 FOR NICHOLSON
Campaign Concluded After Six
Weeks of Intense Activity,
Ministers Praise
Work
MANY RECONSEiCRATED

Darby's .Hemminger six
weeks evangelistc campaign ended at
midnight last night, and today prepara.
tons are being made to tear down the
pine.board tabernacle and dispose of the
lumber
Those who led the movement are con-
fdent that the revival has been of great
benefit to Darby, the extreme southwest
ern section of West Philadelphia, and
neighborng towns in Delaware County.
There were As "trail-hitters" at the final
meeting, bringing the total number of the
campaign up to 2179 persons. not includ-
ing the children. OF these 1928 were con-
verts and 956 were reconsecrations.
The thank.offering received for the Rev.
william p. Nicholson, his partner ]. Ray
mond Hemminger, and their assistants,
was $4,000. This was SIS more than
Chester contributed at the end of the
revival Nicholson and Hemminger con-
Quoted there last year.
The campaign expenses amounted to
$4,000.
At an experience meeting last night IL
ministers testified that their churches had
received great benefits from the cam
paign. Each of them had received many
new members and they declared that most
of their old members who had grown
careless and Indifferent had been recon-
secrated and were active in the work OF
the churches
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27
FRIENDS TO PROTEST
AGAINST EXECUTING
JERSEY MURDERERS
Meeting Will Draw Up Remon-
STRANGE in War Upon Capt.
tai Punishment
SESSION OPENS TODAY

At its opening session this morning
at 4th and Arch street the Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting of Friends (OrthodoX) de-
cided to draw up remonstrance against
Governor Fielder's veto of the Wolverton
bill before the New Jersey Legislature
making punishment or life Imprisonment
penalties optional with juries.
The remonstrances will be drawn up by
a small committee today and submitted
to the meeting tomorrow afternoon for
approval before being sent to the Legis-
lature. j. Henry Bartlett, who proposed
the move, said an attempt to pass the bill
over the Governors veto will be made.
The stand decided on by the philadelphia
society, which has a large membership
of New Jersey voters, is In accordance
with its ancient Testimony" against cap
ital punishment
John b. Garrett, one of the most prom
inent minister's Of the society, opened the
session shortly after 10 o'clock this morn
ing with a solemn prayer which took cog
nizance Of the unusually serious nature or
this years meeting in face of the present
worlds crisis. Calling the role OF repre-
sentatives from the nine quarterly meet
ings was followed by reading OF minutes
of the representative meeting by the as
sistant clerk William B, Evans.
They contained several radical changes
tending to enlargement of the scope of
the society. one quarterly meeting sus-
gested the marriage of Friends and non
Friends in the meeting houses, subject
to regulations another suggested greater
activity on the part of overseers OF meet
ings among those just outside its borders
Decision between King James version
and the Revised Version of the Bible in
the catechism for use at Westtown Board
ing School which caused some discussion
between the progressive and conservative
sections of the society last year, was re-
ported in favor of the Revised Version.
Work in supplying funds to sufferers
in Europe received mention More than
$50. 900 has been sent through the society,
besides large individual contributions.
Protest against shipment of war NUM-
tions to warning nations was also on rec
ord in the minutes of the representative
meeting.
Work of a special Peace Committee In
drafting memorials and distributing them
showed nationwide activity, with especial
efforts directed toward legislation at
Washington.
Censorship OF movies" in the interests
of public morals was special concern
of the women last year, referred to
speciaI committee. Mothers were urged
TO ascertain tho nature of entertainments
to which their children and other chill
dren go.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27

sage is then sprinRled with preparation
which brings out the writing. He told
how the message Is read over a telephone
wire, and added when the medium is
blindfolded II Is the public which is blind.
folded because at that time the telephone
is inserted into the ears Of the medium
The wires run along the floor under the
stage. Nails are put through the floor and
come In contact with the phone wires
Then the medium. with metal heels on her
shoes. gets the message when she places
her heels on the nails in the floor
The rabbi said that all the methods"
are Just as easy, and denounced all who
are ready to give the advice for money
as fakes.
II will admit" he added, that there
are few really earnest people who do
think they have supernatural powers.
Maybe they have. If they do not take
money for their advice 1t Is possible there
may he something to their work"
Rabbi Jasin Is the man who caused
sensation some time ago in Fort Worth
Tex, when he exposed the methods Of
famous" clairvoyants there, He ad.
mltted today that he had some rather
unpleasant experiences as a result Of the
expose, although they never got quite as
far as shooting
The rabbi. who Is still young man.
has had many offers to go on the lecture
platform, and tell the public of the hoax
which is perpetrated on them and the fool
ishness of their belief, but he has refused
to go, saying he will not give UP his min
istry for lecture platform.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-27

ing congress are the questions Of securing
TO the Jews civil, political and religious
rights in countries where such rights are
denied them also national rights where
national rights are recognized, and the
consideration of the question OF the Jews
in Palestine in all its phases
other parts Of the tentative program
being arranged include recommendation
20 the national Government and the poljt--
ical parties that aid be given Jews In
other countries to obtain full and equal
rights; also for the Peace Conferences at
the end OF the Great War to consider
whatever action the congress takes
The question OF constructive relief for
Jews in belligerent countries and of Jew
ish migration are also being framed for
consideration by the congress.
This conference now meeting to arrange
for the great conference brings delegates
from all over the country. There is SO
much work to be done in the seven hours
allotted today that Judge Pam is having
a difficult time in keeping things running
smoothly.
II took all morning to arrange this pro-
gram. That Is the most important work
the conference has to do. This afternoon
the time and place of the congress will be
selected.
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RABBI JASIN SCORES 'SEERS' WHO
URGE WOMEN TO SEEK DIVORCES
Exposes Methods of Mystics and Clairvoyants Who
Prey Upon Innocent Persons Led Astray by Belief
in Their Supernatural" Powers

To save women from instituting divorce
proceedings at the advice of "seers" and
TO prevent unsuspecting people from max.
Ing foolish investments at the suggestion
of mystics, Rabbi Joseph Jasin, who is
delegate to the Jewish conference now in
session at the Hotel Walton. took up the
study of the ways and means used to
fool the people" Rabbi Jasin Is from
Pine Bluff, Ark.
II do not want people to think that
took this up without an object" said
Rabbi Jasln today at the Hotel Walton
ut Is rather embarrassing sometimes for
a minister to be thrown into the limelght
as l have been as result of these in
vestigations, but did 1t with the desire
to save people 1 have known people
who have had their entire lives and ideals
changed through this method of hoax
Consequently l made study of the way
they fool the people It Is all very sim
pie, but II seems wonderful.
MANY a divorce case has been started
read fortunes in theatres, or hold mystic
sessions at their homes" added the rabbi
Some women have taken up new religions
simply because of advice from such per-
sons. 1 have known of people who have
invested thousands Of dollars simply on
the advice of the seers' They think that
these people have supernatural power
Rabbi Jasln told briefly this morning Of
the way in which the tablet to take mes
sages in the audience Is used with secret
wax preparation and then whisked behind
the scenes. He told how the invisible mes