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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
SHIPPING PILE TIMBER
FROM THIS STATION

d. w. LeValley and wife of Detroit
are here looking after the sale Of
some of the timber on Mrs. LeValley's
land near Smyrna.
Mrs. LeValley owns 160 acres ad-
joining Henry Dibble's farm, which
was formerly owned by her father,
Daniel Wooden, who purchased
it many years ago and which
has never been used to any extent for
farming purposes. The timber is now
being sold to F. d. Barton q Co., a
Saginaw firm, who are cutting it into
pile timber and shipping it to Detroit
and other cities for use in laying the
foundations of large blocks. A num-
Der of carloads have already been
hauled here and shipped, the piles
averaging about 40 feet in length.
Mrs. LeValley is a cousin of Henry
Dibble. Their home is in Saginaw,
but they are living in Detroit this
winter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
|ON|A COUNTY FIELD
MEET WILL BE HELD
JUNE THE THIRD
HOP. SKIP AND JUMP ELIMINAT-
ED FROM SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS

The annual meeting Of the Ionia
County Athletic association was held
in Ionia, Saturday. Belding ras rep
resented in the meeting by Supt. J. A.
Langston, N. G. Nielsen and Arthur
j. Reed. The association members
voted to hold the annual county field
meet at the fair grounds, Ionia, on
June 3. The field events were listed
about the same as last year. The
hop, skip and jump was eliminated.
An effort was made to replace the
event with the 50-yard-dash, but was
lost in the vote Some effort was al
so made to have the meet conducted
on the weight basis, but favorable
voting was not Forthcoming and the
matter will not be considered for an
other year.
The bylaws of the association were
amended so that students taking part
in the events must have successfully
passed in at least three subjects at
the last semester, and be under twen-
ty-one years of age.
Members of the athletic board were
chosen for the coming year as follows:
j. p. Weighman, Ionia; j. A. Lang
ston, Belding; l.. p. Ettinger, Saranac;
G. w. Appleton, Lake Odessa; VIM. G.
Steele, Pewamo; Earl Lewis, G. +.
Chadwick, c. F. Angel, H. II. Lowrey.
Members present were: Ionia, 8;
Belding, 3; Lake Odessa, 8; Saranac,
2; Lyons, 3; Muir, 1; Pewamo, 3.
Portland, Palo, Hubbardston and
Clarksville were not represented.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
CITY HOSPITAL IS
NOW IN HANDS OF
LADY MANAGERS
MISS HANDY is HEAD NURSE;
INSTITUTION NOW OPEN
FOR PATIENTS

The board of lady managers of the
Belding City Hospital met Monday af-
ternoon and arranged definitely for
carrying on the work. The board is
not in full charge Of the institution.
Miss Handy, who has been one of the
nurses for several months just past
has been engaged to take charge of
the nursing. She is provided with an
assistant, and will be given others
when occasion remands it. Help has
been secured for the kitchen and to
take care of the domestic work of the
institution.
Mr. and Mrs Bignell left their fur
niTure in the house for use until April
/. After that some arrangements will
be made to secure other equipment.
Everyone had donated to the cause
liberally and the board of managers
feel confident that the work will be
carried on now in a satisfactory way.
Contributions will be welcomed any
time, and money paid in pledges will
be gratefully received.
Members of the board Of lady man
ayers have expressed themselves as
willing TO explain any details of the
hospitals work or plans to anyone
who is desirous of being set Alright on
any point. The members will welcome
inquiries or suggestions.
Everything is in readiness to re-
ceive patients again and they will be
assured Of the best treatment and
care.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
ORLEANS
COUPLE MARRIED
FEBRUARY SECOND
MISS MAUDE KIDDER BECAME
BRIDE OF WELLINGTON
GARDNER

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. +.
Young, east of Belding, was the scene
of a pretty wedding last Wednesday
afternoon, February 2, when their
daughter, Miss Maude Kidder, become
the bride of Wellington Gardner of
Orleans.
At four o'clock, the bridal couple
attended by Miss Hazel and Mr.. Bert
Gardner, entered the parlor, while the
wedding march was played by Miss
Ona Musselman. The beautiful ring
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Morse of Orleans, in the presence of
the immediate relatives and a few
intimate friends.
The birdie was charmingly gowned
in lace draped with silk marquisette
with pearl trimming. The dainty
dress of the bridesmaid was of laven-
der chiffon and batiste.
After an excellent luncheon was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner left for
a visit with relatives. The birdie
wore a travelling suit Of brown velvet
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner will be at
home on a farm near Orleans after
March /. Their many friends unite in
wishing them a happy and successful
life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
COUNCIL VOTED TO
HELP HOSPITAL
BY PAYING RENT
LOTS IN NORTH PARK ADDITION
ARE SOLD TO AMOS HAIR
RIS FOR $50

At the council meeting last Friday
evening the first order of business
was the reading and accepting of the
clerk, treasurer, waterworks, marshal
and poor commissioners reports. A
committee from the board of lady
managers of the city hospital appear
ed in the interest of that institution.
They asked for aid from the city in
carrying on the work. The council
took an affirmative vote in which it
agreed to pay the rent of the hospital
property for one year.
The building committee reported
the result Of it's investigation of the
city hall and recommended that the
walls and ceilings of the lower floor
rooms be re-decorated and the plaster
ing repaired. The committee also
favored repairing and decorating some
of the rooms in the living quarters
and the placing of electric light fix
lures, in some of the rooms. The re-
port was accepted.
The council passed a resolution to
sell lots three and four on block four
of North Park addition to Amos Har-
ris for the sum of $50. The lots are
to be sold on a contract, with $50
payment each year until paid, with in
terest at six per cent on the deferred
payments until paid. The lots are
those acquired by the city when it
disposed of the old pest house in the
south part of the city two years ago.
Henry Smith was the former owner of
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
POMONA GRANGE
WILL MEET WITH
PORTLAND FEB. IS
PROGRAM COMPRISES MANY IN
TERESTING SUBJECTS AND
THEMES

Ionia County Pomona Grange No. 16
will be entertained February 18, 1916
by Portland Grange No. ia:
Closed session at 10 a. M; dinner at
noon; afternoon and evening sessions
public; theme, Turning the New
Leaf; Aim, Better Yet, Intellectual
ly, Morally, Physically, Financially,
Individually, and Collectively; music,
Portland; "Good, Better, Best"
County Master Fred Eddy, Berlin; (a)
"How may we better ourselves 2" Mrs.
Addie Daniels; discussion, What to
Read" Mrs. Powell, Banner; (b) Bet
ter Yet-Morally," Mrs. 0. ]. c..
Woodman, Paw Paw; (c) Show to
Keep Well" Sarah f. Balderson,
Portland; (d) "Can we better oursel-
YES financially and how?" Hon. II. f.
Powell, Banner; discussion; music,
Portland.
Evening-Music, Portland; Better
Yet-Individually and Collectively" )"
Mrs. o. j. C. Woodman, state chap
lain. AS an orator Mrs. Woodman
ranks among the first and she has
something worth while to tell you.
Mrs. Beulah Adgate,
Lecturer Ionia County Grange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
TERM OF
CIRCUIT COURT IS
NOW IN SESSION
MANY OLD CASES WILL BE DIS
POSED OF. CLERK M0ULT0N
HAS FINE CALENDAR

The February term of circuit court
which has opened, will witness gen
eral cleaning up of old cases under the
judicature law, by which some 600 un-
disposed of cases, the legal accumula-
ton of many years, will be thrown in
to the discard by Judge Davis, and
closed on the record books OF the
county.
This act also does away with no.
tices of trial, replications, demands
to take testimony in open court and
notes of issue. This greatly curtails
the time-killing propensities OF oe-
murrers and other actions.
Instead of notices of trial the clerk
will be notified by the judge when a
case is at issue and it will be placed
on the calendar when it will be heard.
Demurrers, pleas in abatement and
other similar actions are practically
eliminated. Attorneys now must de-
muir by motion and the court may
take immediate action.
The Judge is now permitted to sus-
tain or refuse objections and excep-
tions may be taken in chancery cases.
The new law makes chancery cases
appealable to the supreme court.
The title of complaint is done away
with and plaintiff substituted.
There are a great many other fea-
lures that are of interest to attorneys.
The interesting thing about the new
act to Ionia county is the number of
ancient cases that it brings before the
court.
The county clerks throughout the
state are having great difficulty in
preparing their calendars for this
term and in listing the old cases in
which no progress has been made for
ten years. However, Clerk Moulton,
Of Ionia county, is one Of the clerks
that has figured out the right way to
do it, and he has had his calendar
printed for some time. 1t is all print
ed and is so well prepared that the
attorney general has sent here for a
copy Of it with which he will answer
the many questions that keep coming
to him in regard to the calendar.
There are only three or four county
clerks in the state who have proper
ly and rightly made up their calen-
dars under the new acts and Ionia
county is one Of the first Of these.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
MORE SCHOOL ROOM
IS THE URGENT
NEED OF BELO|NG
PRESENT QUARTERS ARE ALL
CROWDED EXCEPT ELLIS
BUILDING

Belding citizens are going to be
compelled to make additional school
room facilities to house the increasing
numbers of students in the very near
future. This is the opinion of those
connected with the schools in an ac-
tive way. In fact, the issue is becom-
ing so apparent that it will certainly
come up for consideration at the an
nual school meeting, and by many 1t
is thought should be topic for ser
ious consideration at the coming
spring election.
With the single exception of the
Ellis building, every school room IN
the city is now crowded TO capacity.
The prospects are that much larger
enrolment will accompany the open
ing of another school year. With
the rooms already crowded to over
flowing some action Will certainly be
necessary very soon. -.
The present ward building IN the
rear of the central building, known as
the cold red building" which I'm IT
self is a relic of antiquated school
methods and which was not intended,
after building the present high school
building, to be used for housing reg
ular classes. is now the most congest-
cd of any. The rooms are all small,
poorly lighted and ventilated, and be-
sides the building does not conform to
present requirements according to the
law. One room is asked to hold each
day seventy-five children. This room
is tutored by Miss Mcdonald; Miss
Willett has thirty; Miss Heidley,
thirty-three, and Miss D'Anjou, twen--
ty-nine all in small, poorly ventilated
rooms. This makes total in the one
building of one hundred and sixty
seven pupils. The building has only
one entrance and this is only a few
feet from the central building and in
close proximity to deep aerieway
used as a passage to the engine room
of the central building. The halls al
so are narrow. The stairway is such
(Continued on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
EXTRA VOTES EVERY s25 TURNED sUBsCRIP-
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY TO AND
INCLUDING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
THIRD BASE RUNS HAVE NEVER
AS YET RAISED A PENNANT
Work Will
Home And Score Working Until You HearTh
Call Scoring Always Counts.

Day by day the pace grows faster
and faster. 1t is now a matter of only
few days before someone will be the
proud owner of the Overland touring
car. The biggest week in the contest
is now at hand, its the week you all
have been looking for, so grasp the
opportunity while it is here. Make
use Of all your time this week, don't
let any one day slip by without ac-
complishing a certain amount of
work. Time to come is not here yet
and time that has passed will not
come again, so the only time you are
sure of is now. Remember what we
said last week, "don't die on third"
Much as it means to have advanced
that far, nothing definite has been ac-
complished by it for they don't mark
three-quarter scores on the score
board. Third base is the last little
station on the way home, and the idea
is to get away from it and score. Now
what are you going to do in order to
score? In other words what are you
going to do to win the Overland tour
ing car that The Banner will award
Tuesday, Feb. 20. Are you going to
wait for something to turn up. Don't,
because nothing worth while has ever
been accomplished in that way. The
only sure way Is 20 hustle. Make
your time count while IL Is here. POST
pone thinking Of your luck, It don't
get you anything and the only place
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
RESIDENT
TELLS Of LIFE IN
PRIMITIVE DAYS
REMEMBERS THE INDIANS WHO
CAMPED HERE IN EARLY
TIMES

Mrs. Catherine Russell, widow of
the late Gilbert Russell of Smyrna,
who is now n years old and enjoying
the fruits of well spent life is one
of the highly respected citizens of
Smyrna and has lived in the home that
was built for her by Mr.. Russell when
they went to housekeeping, and contin-
ued thus for more than half century.
In recalling "reminiscences of the past
recently Mrs. Russell, who is a neigh
Dor of VIM. Gardner, and an old resi-
dent says:
"Mr Gardner has lived in and near
Smyrna a good many years. | don't
BILE on the beach.
catherine Dorr, daughter Of AL
bert and Ruth Dorr, was born in
Manchester, Washtenaw county, Mich
igan, February /, 1889. Seventy-two
years ago the coming May, moved
with her parents to Ionia county, To-
eating in Orleans on the farm now
owned by James Chadwick of Chad
wick Corners. Their neighbors in
those pioneer days were: Mr.. Nc
Pherson, Joel Green, +. B. Post, Mr..
Eckert, David Courier, Mrs. Smith,
David Hoyt and Eli Howe. There
were also a large number of Indians
who had their wigwams along the
banks of Flat river, just below Kidd
vile and where Belding now stands.
They were friendly with the white
people, who soon grew accustomed to
the ways of the red man and were
not surprised at any time to have
their doors gently swung open and
Continued on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
FIRE R|ODLEO OLD
SCOUT HALL" ROOM
At CENTRAL SCHOOL
FIRE DISCOVERED AND ALARM
TURNED IN BY BERT RYKERT;
WAS INSURED

Fire, supposed to have originated
from an over-heated stove, almost to-
tally destroyed the old frame building,
known as "Scout Hail." which stands
south of the central high school build
ing, last Friday evening. The roof of
the building was destroyed and also
the gable ends and one of the walls.
The whole structure was completely
water-soaked before the flames could
be extinguished.
The flames were discovered by Bert
Rykert about $50, as he was going
to supper. They were then confined to
the east wall near the stove. Rykert
Immediately turned in the alarm, but
the signal was not as loud as usual
and only few Of the firemen heard it..
Those who did hear the signel were
soon on the scene, but the fire had
spread through the attic and was
forcing its tongues through the roof
before the water could be turned on.
The building was so completely envel-
oped that the department could do
nothing but keep the fire under con-
troll to prevent it spreading to the
other school buildings.
Insurance was carried on the build
ing for three hundred and fifty dollars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
ANNUAL MEETING
OF SILVER GREYS

The Grattan Silver Greys will hold
their annual mid-winter meeting at
Grattan Grange hall on Wednesday,
February 16 A picnic dinner will be
served at noon and the secretary, Mrs.
A. w. Slayton, says that cordial in
vitation is extended to all to come
and meet old friends and enjoy a good
program.
The Silver Grey club is one Of the
organizations composed Of the pion-
GERS of Grattan and their boys and
girls, whose hair begins to show the
tinge of silver and the grey. Every
year the members and many Of their
friends, both old and young, get to-
gether for a round up, renew friend
ships and talk over "reminiscences Of
the past, interspersed with touch Of
the present up-to-date Improvements
in contrast with the old.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
Church Of Christ News

The Y. p. S. G. +. observed "Endea-
vor Day" last Sunday evening by Civ
ing a splendid missionary program.
An offering was taken which was
large enough to meet their apportion-
ment. The society will send two or
three delegates to the district conven-
ton, which convenes Friday at st.
Johns.
A Washington social will be held
February %.
"What Led Ne to Accept Christ
When Did," is the topic for the
Thursday evening prayer meeting. Let
US make it helpful meeting. Choir
practice following the prayer meeting.
We defeated Muir again Sunday by
a count of 101 to rs. Just three more
Sundays left for the contest. Let us
reach the $50 mark before the closet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
GIVEN SHOWER AT HOME
OF MRS. O. A. MUM M Err

Neighobrs and friends to the num-
Der of forty-six gathered at the pleas
ant home of Mrs. O. A. hummer and
family last Saturday evening for the
purpose of showering their esteemed
friend, Mrs. Ada (Mendonsa) Clark.
The evening was spent in games,
music and visiting. Just before re-
freshments were served, Mrs. Clark
was requested TO be seated in the
center of the parlor where her friends
gathered around to watch her un-
wrap the many and beautiful pres
ents from their coverings. Mrs. Clark,
or Ada, as she is known best, tried to
thank her friends for the handsome
gifts in words, but there was unable
to speak. Her pleasure and gratitude
showed her appreciation.
At midnight refreshments, consist
ing of cake, sandwiches, pickles and
coffee were served. Much fun and
merriment was had over the brides
cake, which contained a ring, thimble,
and penny. Nelson Youngs was the
lucky one in getting the piece of cake
which held the ring, so now we expect
to hear of Nelson taking a birdie in
the near future.
1t fell to Elon Johnson to become
an old bachelor. as his piece of cake
held the thimble. "Cheer up, Elon,
for this is leap year" Geo. Phillips
got the penny but gave it to the bride.
At an early hour the guests depart
ed for their homes, declaring they
had had a most delightful time. Mrs.
Clark invited everyone to come and
see her in her new home in Lansing,
as Mr.. Clark has a position there in
the REQ factory. May JOY, peace and
happiness go with them is the wish of
her many friends. Contributed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
PERE MARQUETTE co.
MAKE GOOD SHOWING

If the present activity in the line
of business for the Pere Marquette
company continues there may be some
possibility Of Belding getting its new
depot and improved station grounds
in the near future. A recent report
says:
"Continued gains in business are
shown in the income account state
ment of the receivers Of the Pere
Marquette railroad for the month of
December, 1915, and for the six
months ending December 81. The
gross income for the month was
$657, ,584, a gain of $356,638 over
December. 1914. The gross income
for the six months was $3,678,537, a
gain of $907,776 over the same period
year ago. The surplus for the
month was $10S,1S9, against a deficit
Of $254,67S a year ago. The total of
operating revenues for the six months
was S10,530.118, gain of $1,179,7 ,710,
while operating expenses were &c.
901,S65, an increase of $254,250."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
West Otisco Farmers Club Had
Good Meeting

The West Otisco Farmers Club held
their February meeting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Travis. A
bountiful dinner such as the Otisco
ladies know so we'll how to prepare,
was served to about fifty-six people,
thirty-eight being members of the
club. We were glad to welcome some
members from the East Otisco club,
and extend to them a cordial invitation
to come again. We assure you a
hearty welcome.
Owing to so much sickness among
our members the program was some
what shortened The subject for dis
cussion: "The Game Law" was well
talked over and much interest shown.
Those who were able to attend report
good time.
Martha Hall, Cor. Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
TAXPAYER GIVES
VIEWS Of BELONG
AND ORLEANS ROAD
THINKS ORLEANS AND OTISCO
TOWNSHIPS HAVE MADE A
GOOD INVESTMENT

The Banner is pleased to print the
following article written by one of
the prominent taxpayers, after read
ing the report of the Belding- Orleans
Trunk Line road trustee. Here is
what he says:
"Some of the people have been
analyzing the report of the Belding-
Orleans Trunk Line road project and
have come to the conclusion that the
townships of Orleans and Otisco have
made a most excellent investment.
"Out of total cost of nearly
$1400. the combined cost of the two
townships for the road is only $4,000.
The state pays $1,000, while patrons
along the road and citizens and busi-
ness houses in Belding pay the bal
ance of about $4700. The townships
will draw as a repair fund $140 per
year or a trifie over six per cent on
their investment. Besides this it is
estimated that at least $4,000 of the
money spent was earned by Otisco and
Orleans citizens.
"This is nearly equivalent to having
your cake and eating it, too, and when
the taxpayers of Orleans and Otisco
pay their state taxes it will be well
for them to recall the benefits they
have received as shown by the above
figures.
Summing this up briefly, it shows
that the townships Of Orleans and
Otisco by an expenditure of $4,000
have received a $4,000 road (Which
any reasonable man must see is an
unusually good investment), and in
addition practically all of the $4,000
was left in the township"
(Signed)
A Taxpayer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
ELLIS w. RANNEY MAY
TRY OUT FOR SENATOR

The name of Ellis w. Ranney of
Greenville is being mentioned here and
in his own town as Republican candi-
date for state senator next fall. 1t is
understood his candidancy is being in
dorsed by present Senator H. E. Pow
ell.
1t is customary for this office to be
alternated in the various counties of
the senatorial district. This being
the case it would rightfully belong to
Montcalm county next term. Should
Mr.. Ranney be persuaded to make the
race, and win out, he would without
doubt make a good senator.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
RUSSELL n. BREADY WILL
ADDRESS BROTHERHOOD

The Congregational Brotherhood
will hold their next meeting and ban
quet on Monday evening, Febraury ID.
Rev. Russell II. Bready, pastor of
the Methodist church of Hastings has
been engaged as speaker of the even
ing and at the close of the banquet,
which will be served by the ladies at
$50 o'clock, will give his lecture,
abraham Lincoln, the Ideal Man"
This is one of Mr.. Bready's best lee
lures, and no one should miss hearing
it. Mr.. Bready is well known as one
of the strong preachers of Michigan
and fine orator. The brotherhood is
to be congratulated on being able to
secure him at this time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-09
NEW RULING FOR
RURAL MAIL BOXES

Postmasters throughout the coun-
try are receiving from the fourth as
sistant postmaster general, new
ruling providing that every patron of
a rural route shall have the name
printed in a legible manner on his
mail box, which shall be given by the
rural carriers to the patrons. Rural
carriers will deliver to each patron
the number of his box and notices Of
the new ruling. If the instructions are
not complied with, second request
will be made and if this is not needed,
the carriers will discontinue delivery
of mail and the patron will have to
get the mail at the general delivery
window.