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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
FRIGHTENED TEAM
RAN AWAY WITH LOAD

The team of horses belonging to
Fred Wittenbach, which were stand
ing with load of apples at the Hop
kins warehouse, became frightened at
an engine standing near them, when
il blew off steam. The animals start
ed on dead run and whirled around
into Pleasant street, throwing Mr..
Wittenbach from the wagon, together
with all the crates of apples, scatter
ing them right and left in the street.
They ran furiously up Pleasant to
Washington street, where they turned
east and finally brought up against
the wire fence separating the school
house lawn from DORIS potato patch.
The team was secured uninjured, but
the wagon was slightly damaged.
In making their start the wagon
scraped an automobile, causing a lit
tie damage to one of the tenders and
lamp. The wreckage was picked up
and Mr.. Wittenbach is pleased that
the runaway incident was no worse
and no more expensive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Mr.. AND MRS. SCHMIDT
ENTERTAIN THE CHOIR

Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Schmidt en-
tertained the members Of the choir of
st. Joseph's Catholic church on
Thursday evening in honor of one of
the choir members, whose wedding
occurred recently.
The evening was spent with games,
contests and plenty of music, after
which the guests repaired to the din
ing room. There they found the ta-
bles laid for sixteen people, and
when the place cards were examined,
the names of the guests were discov-
cred to be spelled backwards. Plenty
of laughter was indulged in because
of some of the queer cognonuns
which resulted The table decora-
tions were pink and green and very
dainty lunch was served.
After the refreshments were dis
posed of, Mr.. Schmidt presented the
couple with fine mahogany clock in
behalf of the members of the choir,
with the remark that "they could
take their time going home"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
FRATERNAL LEAGUE
MEETING WELlATTENDED

At the meeting Of the Fraternal
League held in the council rooms at
the city hall last Thursday night
there was large attendance of in
terested members of the different
fraternal orders in the city present
who listened to a good address by
+. G.. Gearhart of Grand Rapids, In
favor of the proposed constitutional
amendment. He pointed out very
clearly why the amendment should be
carried at the election and urged ev-
cry member of fraternal organiza-
tions to vote and work for its sue
cess on that day.
The amendment provides first: A
constitutional guaranty for fraternal
insurance societies TO organize and
have all their presents benefits with
or without lodge or ritual for the
benfit of the membership and not for
profit. Second: To provide a consti-
tuition for fraternal insurance socie-
ties which may be amended by ma
jority vote of its members as Michi-
gan's constitution is now amended.
In other words majority. rule of the
lay members through aid of the ini-
tiative and referendum and popular
recall
The question was discussed at some
length after Mr.. Gearhart's speech
and he answered a number of ques-
tions. The matter of public debate
was suggested and Mr.. Gearhart
gave out a challenge to meet any
speakers for the opposition at any
time and any where in joint debate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
WILD GEESE GAVE
BELDING A CALL

Wild geese have started on their
southward journey and thousands of
these migratory birds have been on
the wing during the past week.
Tuesday night evidently several
flocks lost their bearings while flying
over the city on account Of the
brightness of the lights, which SEEM
ed to bewilder them. The geese cir
cled high. and low breaking up into
divisions'and screaming squaking and
calling until nearly daybreak. Many
necks were craned to catch glimpse
of the birds, which could be plainly
seen when in range with the lights.
A number of rifle shots were fired
at them from different parts of the
city, but as yet no one has reported
having Wild goose pot pie.
Alderman Barker thinks the geese
were struck with the beauty of the
boulevard lights and were reconoiter-
ing to take them all in.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

The ladies of the Congregational
Society will hold their annual festi-
val on Friday and Saturday of this
week, serving supper Friday night,
and dinner and supper Saturday. Din
ner from II 80 o'clock on, and supper
from to 7. The ladies will also
have a good line of aprons and other
useful articles on sale.
Friday menu: Chop suey, escallop-
ed potatoes, pickles, tea rolls, fried
cakes, cheese. apple sauce, tea and
coffee. Bill, % cents.
Dinner Saturday: Chicken pie,
mashed potatoes, cabbage slaw, jelly,
bread and butter sandwiches, apple
pie and cheese, tea and coffee. Bill,
25 cents.
Saturday supper: Oyster stew,
(plain and milk stew, bread and but
ter sandwiches, cranberry sauce,
pickles, cake, tea and coffee. Bill, %
cents.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Noted Dancer to Appear

One of the greatest events in the
history of the motion picture art will
TAX eplace at the Empress Theatre
on Wednesday, November 1, when
Russia's dancer, Anna Pavlowa, will
appear on the screen in a massive
spectacle entitled, "The Dumb Girl Of
Tortici."
Although the stage stars are cap
itulating to the motion picture
screens almost daily, one may not
name one celebrity who has SO far
been enticed from the speaking stage
who is in class with Anna Pavlowa.
None of the famous singers, such as
Geraldine Farrar, can bring to the
screen all of their gifts, such as gave
them fame. The voice of the diva
cannot be heard in a motion picture
theater, but in the case of Anna Paw
Iowa, she will not only bring all of
her consummate artistry to the
screen, but she may be expected TO
reveal herself as the greatest living
exponent of pantomime, and as the
greatest actress as well. Those who
have idolized Pavlowa mt the Met
ropolitan Opera House, and who have
paid $500 seat for the privilege,
will sec a far greater Pavlowa when
they witness her triumph in the
screen spectacle based on Aubcr's
"Masaniello.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
JOHN WAGNER TAKES
BRIDE IN LAP0RTE

From the Laporte, (Ind.) Argus
the Banner clips the following ac-
count of the Wagner-Peglow wedding,
which occurred Monday October 16:
"a wedding that was marked for
its simplicity and charm was that of
John +. Wagner, of Jerome, Ariz.,
and Miss Mabel May Peglow, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Julia ID. Peglow, who
were united in marriage last evening
at the home of the bride, COS Maple
avenue About 80 of the relatives
and very intimate friends gathered
at the Peglow home to witness this
union, the double ring service being
used. The very impressive ritual of
the Methodist Episcopal church was
read by Rev. George Freeman Craig,
of Charlottesville, Ind, formerly pas
tor of the M. E. church in this city.
The bride and groom were unattend-
ed, mingling with the guests before
the nuptials. A short musical pro
gram was rendered before the cere-
mony, consisting of a vocal solo,
"Beauty's Eyes," (Tosti), by the
brides brother, Alfred Peglow, with
piano accompaniment by the groom's
brother, Charles Wagner, of Beldipg,
Mich; Walter Peglow, twin brother
of the bride, sang "The Dawn"
(Hardelot), with piano accompani-
ment by Mrs. G. F. Craig, sister of
the groom. Mrs. Craig played ''To
a Wild Rose" (MacDowell), and as
the last strains stole forth the bridal
couple took their places before the
officiating clergyman. Just as the
last words of the ceremony were
pronounced Mrs. Craig played Men
delsohn's wedding march. During
the congratulations Walter Peglow
sang, Because" by Hardelot, while
Alfred Peglow sang, Promise Me-"
"The groom's gift to the bride was
platinum broach set with diamonds
and sapphires and she presented him
with a platinum cravat pin with
pearl setting. The bride and groom
received many beautiful gifts, among
them being a handsome chest of sill
yer. They were also remembered
with a gift from Japan.
"Mr. and Mrs. Wagner left, for
Chicago, where they will spend sew
eral days, after which they will go to
jerome, Arizona, to make their home,
where Mr.. Wagner holds responsible
position as mining engineer.
"The bride of the happy event is a
well-known and highly respected La
Porte girl. She was a graduate of
the class Of 1903, after which she
attended Chicago university, gradu-
ating in 1906, and while there be-
came member Of the Phi Beta
Kappa sorority. For the past few
years she has been teaching in Pres
colt, Arizona, and it was while there
that she met Mr.. Wagner. The out
of-town guests included Rev. and
Mrs G.. f. Craig, of Charlottesville,
Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wagner,
and son, Thayer, of Belding; Mich;
Palmer Fales, of Portland Oregon,
and Miss Hattie Meese, of Michigan
City"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
CONGRESSMAN F0RDNEY
TO SPEAK SATURDAY

Congressman Joseph w. Fordney
and Albert +. Sleeper, candidate for
Governor on the Republican ticket
will arrive in Belding Friday morn
ing on the S:15 train for a two-day
campaign tour through Ionia county.
They will remain in Belding during
the morning getting acquainted with
local citizens, and will leave at noon
made on Friday, but the two candi-
dates will return Saturday noon and
Congressman Fordney viii address
afternoon at one o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
B ROADWAY AFTER
DARK" AT OPERA HOUSE

At the opera house, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 81, theatre goers will have an op-
portunity to see Halton Powell's
much talked of drama, broadway
After Dark" The play caught the
fancy of the masses from. the start.
The secret of it's phenomenal success
is that it draws its audiences from
a wider field than most plays. The
story is so true to nature, and so
replete with heart interest and pas
sions, that it appeals to all lovers of
good drama. The dramatic sitra
tions are so impressive that it leaves
its auditors with something to think
of on their way home from the
theatre.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
BANNER PRINTS
FAC-SIMILE BALLOT
( Of THE DRY ISSUE
BALLOTS FOR THE PROPOSED
WET AND DRY AMENDMENT
BOTH SHOWN THIS WEEK

On the political page of the Ban
ner this week is found a fac-simile
Of two ballots very essential to- the
interests of the people of Michigan
thi syear. One is known as the
Home Rule" amendement ballot and
the other as the State Wide Dry
amendment ballot. The two ballots
read and look almost alike. They
are not named "Home Rule" and
Statewide Dry" ballots, but are
perfectly plain. 1t will be necessary
for every voter to read the ballots
carefully before voting, or he is liable
to vote just the opposite of the way he
intends. 90
1t is necessary for you to VOTE
BOTH BALLOTS. If you wish to
vote dry place cross (X) in the
square opposite the word "YESD on
the Statewide Dry ballot. Then be
sure to place a cross in the square OPP
posite the word "No" on the "Home
IT IS NECESSARY TO VOTE
BOTH BALLOTS AND TO VOTE
"YES" ON THE ONE AND "NO"
ON THE OTHER.
Here is the reason. All Of the
votes actually cast for either one Of
the measures determines whether or
not the amendment will be adopted.
Suppose after election it is found
there were 1000 votes cast on the
Home Rule" ballot and sol voted
Eyes" The amendment would be
adopted. Now suppose that three
dry" voters thought they were vot-
ing "dry" and who neglected to vote
"no" on the "Home Rule" amendmenr,
had actually cast their ballots on the
"on" side of the "Home Rule" ballot.
What would the result be then 2 The
whole issue would be turned and the
vote would be sol Eyes" and 502 "no"
and the whole measure would be de-
feated. Don't you see how little
neglect on your part may give the
victory to your opponents?
You had better read the two ballots
on the political page and be absol-
utely sure that you know how to vote
correctly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
B. CLEMONS
WRITES A LETTER
r FROM PENSACOLA

Mrs. Laura Clemons has received a
letter from Forrest b. Clemons, her
grandson, from Pensacola, Florida,
He left here last May with the Himel-
burgers on their trip south with the
merry-go-round which opened the
season here. He. was engaged as
conductor on the carousal and has
remained with IL making one of the
best employees Mr.. Himelberger ever
had for the place. In the letter he
gives an account of the number of
places they passed through after
leaving Celina, Ohio, moving along
down through Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama and to Florida, over long
covered bridges, fording rivers, and
climbing mountains.
In Tennessee he saw the first fields
of sweet potatoes; in southern Ken
lucky the big cotton fields, and in
Alabama the growing of large acre
ages of peanuts and the first fig or
chards were also seen.
On September "a they reached Pen
sacola, Florida. There have been two
large boats here from Liverpool, Eng
land. The boats require great deal
of coal to last them across the ocean.
The first one took on twenty-three
carloads, and the last took on thirty
one or thirty-two, which is about
enough to carry them to England.
/ had a talk with one Of the sea
captains and he told me they did not
expect to ever get back to Liverpool.
There is a German submarine wait
ing for them and they have no way
of protecting thoir ships. It VIII
take them seventeen or eighteen days
if they have clear sailing. The men
on these boats can take their choice
as to going on the water or the bat
tie field.
like the south very much. The
weather is about the same here now
as Michigan in midsummer if il
wasn't for the gulf breeze. The gulf
is ten miles from here. but the bay
comes up to the city. There are
many small passenger boats, and two
German ocean liners have been inter
ned here since the beginning of the
war.
i enjoyed my trip south very much.
The roads were good most of the way
until we were nearly here. They are
built mostly of crushed stone. We
found some sand in the southern part
Of Alabama and for a few miles in
Florida. / think from what have
heard people say who own large au-
tomobiles and from the condition of
the roads as | saw them, that Ford
car is the only one that can go
through the sand without getting
stuck.
Forrest Clemons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
RETURNED FROM $500
MILE AUTO TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer f. jerks and
daughter, Mrs. Nash, recently re
turned from their trip to Lost
Springs, Kansas, where they went to
visit their daughter and sister, Mrs.
Ralph McNichol.
The party made the trip by auto
mobile and coyerd more than $500
miles, having a most delightful trip.
Mr.. jerks says he used fifty-five gal
Ions Of gasoline in going and about
sixty gallons coming home, including
the side trips. He thinks there is no
question but that Kansas and the
western states will return a big ma
jority for Hughes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
REV. AND MRS. D0TY
GIVEN RECEPTION

Members of the Methodist church
and Sunday school gave reception
to Rev. and Mrs. w. +. Doty in the
church parlors Friday evening. A
short program was given consisting
Of talks, readings and music. This
was followed by refreshments served
by several young ladies. Mr.. Doty,
in answering the welcome address
given by Frank Hudson, spoke es-
pecially of his pleasure in the work
the local congregation the past three
years and enlarged upon his expecta-
tions of the future success Of the or
ganization.
The parlors were well filled and an
excellent time was had by all in at
tendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
'Home Rule" That Is Not True To Its Name

The hope of the wet forces in this
state is to befog the voters by having
the so-called "Home Rule" proposition
submitted November z.
Now this proposed "Home Rule" is
nothing but scheme to disfranchise
the farmers of Michigan in settling
the question of saloon" or "no sa-
loon" If it carries, then each village
and city in this state will decide by
vote of the people who live within its
limits whether or not saloons will be
licensed within that city or village. A
more unjust or unfair proposition
could not be conceived. 4
That proposition carries the idea
that only the people who live in a
village or city are concerned or have
a right to be concerned about whether
saloons are allowed there or not That
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Feed for Animals at Park

Some agitation is evident in favor
of providing food for the animals in
Cook Park. The city council has at
different times allowed small bills for
nuts, etc, for the animals, but it is
understood that Elmer Cook is COM
PEELED to provide considerable of their
rations from his own private feed.
Certainly no one would like TO see
the keeping of animals discontinued
at Cook Park. 1t is suggested that
the boys and girl of the city could find
good and profitable employment,
within the next week or two, in going
to the woods and gathering nuts,
herbs and other foods for their lit
tie friends at the park. These could
be stored in the city hall. Then, too,
it is thought the council can allow
bills for food and is justified in doing
IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
VOTERS NOTICE

All voters are hereby notified that
the boards of registration Of the three
wards Of the city Of Belding will be
in session on Saturday, October -.
1916, at the following places from >
O'Clock a. m, until 8 o'clock ID. m.
First ward in the Charles Brown
building; second ward;, in the Ames
e. Unger garage; third ward, in the
council chambers at the city han. The
boards will be Ia session for thc pur-
pose of registering the names of all
qualified electors not Registered on the
poll lists as posted in each of the
wards, If your name Is not on the
poll list be sure to register October 2S.
,le.f.sff.S so r. +, sCONANT,
"a wks-s 81 .lss4. 4..,as City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25

The rummage sale for the city hos
pital which was advertised to open
in the Holmes block, has been chang
ed to the Hubbell block and will begin
November /. 1t is hoped the ladies
will be successful in making a large
sale as the hospital is in need of
funds to keep up running expenses.
1t is mistaken idea that hospitals
as paying institutions. The board OF
hospital managers have investigated
and found that only two hospitals in
the state are self-supporting.
The ladies are asking assistance
fer the Belding hospital in the shape
of donations for this rummage sale
of clothing or any kind of salable ar
ticles--fruit, canned goods, etc. Mott
fly Mrs George f. Smith,. or any of
the lady managers and send your do
nations to the vacant store in the
Hubbell block during the sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Wait for Silk Petticoats

The National Order Brokerage Ex-
change, which offered to send a silk
petticoat, 1916" model, to every wom-
an who would send in 10 cents and
also write to five of her friends, ask
ing them to join the "endless chain,'
is said to be in bad repute with the
postal department for fraudulent use
of the mails. 1t is said the promot-
ers, whose mail address was an unfin-
ished office in a Minneapolis business
block, have disappeared, and that the
letters, some of which came from
Portland ladies, have also vanished.
A number of orders were sent from
this town, but the ladies will soon be
needing something heavier than silk
anyway.-Portland Review.
A number of letters were received
by ladies in this city, some of whom
parted with their ten cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Former Mayor Here

Waldo Francisco was in the city
Friday and Saturday greeting old
friends; also in Smyrna and Barton
vile. Mr.. Francisco was called to
Lowell from Zephyr Hills, Florida,
his home, on account of the tragic
death Of his father, Chas. f. Francis
co, whose funeral was held the day
before he arrived. The burial was
delayed, however, to await his ar
rival.
Mr.. Francisco was for several
years a resident of this city in the
employ of Belding-Hall company, and
served term as mayor of the city.
He is connected with the electric
lighting company of Zephyr Hills, as
it's manager and has interests in sew
eral lines of business there also. Mr..
Francisco and his family like that
part of the south very much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25

is a monstrous perversion.
Hundreds of farmers living in this
vicinity are just as much concerned
and have just as much right to say
whether saloons shall be allowed in
Belding as the residents of this city.
They come to this city TO market their
products, and do their trading. They
send their children to our schools.
They and their children have to face
the temptation of the saloon quite as
much as if they lived here. "No man
liveth to himself" No community
liveth to itself. The quality Of life in
Belding is vital to the people sur
rounding this''city. That is just as
true of Orleans, Smyrna, Fenwick,
Grattan, Greenville and Saranac as it
is of Belding. II a saloon is q hurt
full thing, as we all know it Is, it
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
BRIDGE ST. PAVING
COMPLETE --0PEN SOON

Bridge street paving is complete.
Workmen were delayed in placing the
filler between the brick in the last
block because of rain. They were
able to complete it, however, Satur-
day and left for their homes the same
day. All of Bridge street is now
open to traffic except the portion be-
tween High street and the railroad
tracks. This section will be opened
Sunday morning.
The surplus brick are being collect
ed and placed on cars ready for or
ders from the brick company from
whom they were purchased. 1t is
supposed they will be sent to Grand
Rapids where Che same kind of brick
are being used on some Of the con-
struction work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Has Gone to South Dakota

Porter w. Hill, who few months
ago came here and married Mrs.
Melissa Cobb, has gone to South
Dakota.
Mrs. Hill gave a starter in that dir
ection at the same time telling him
to go and never come back. 1t has
developed through letter she has
in her possession that Hill had anoth-
er wife from whom he was never di-
vorced, the letter revealing the fact
that she would make him trouble.
Mrs. took in the situation at once, put
all of his belongings out of her house
and he tok the next train cut of town.
Mrs. Hill took in the situation at
once, put all of his belongings out of
her house and he took the next train
out of town. Mrs. Hill does not pro-
pose to overlook deception of this
character and has already placed the
case in the hands Of an attorney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Guest From California

Mrs. Melissa Nevins of Oakland,
California has been the guest of Mrs.
Frank Sandy this week. She is a
sister-in-law of Mrs. Sandy and they
have not seen each other before in
nearly twenty years.
Mrs. Nevins was in San Francisco
during the big earthquake and saw
much of the destruction caused by
that disaster.
Mrs. Nevins left Tuesday for a
visit in Alma and st. Louis and will
visit here again before returning
home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Will Go To Traverse City

Mark Hoppough, under sheriff of
the county, was here Tuesday and
served the preliminary papers on
Manley Lansing from the probate
court for taking him to the Traverse
City hospital.
Since Mr.. Lansing's return from
the county home he has grown con-
siderably worse in mind and body,
and it was decided by the authorities
after an investigation, that he should
be sent there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-10-25
Farmers' Social Band Meeting

The Farmers Social Band met at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas John
son last Wednesday. A picnic dinner,
accompanied by hot roast beef and
gravy, was served to twenty-nine.
After dinner a program consisting of
music, recitations, etc, was enjoyed
by all. The next meeting of the band
will be held at the home of Ernie
Benton, November 10. Every mem
Der is urged to be present.