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Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. T. O. Oyen returned to her
home at Montevideo Saturday after
noon after having spent Friday and
Saturday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Light. Mrs. Oyen was
formerly teacher at Glenwood.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. Cnas. Simonds arrived in Nor
ris Friday and is assisting Prof. ST.
monds preparing for the opening of the
public schools next Monday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Simonds have gone to housekeep
ing in one of the Grove residences on
Eighth street.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Miss Eleanor Dushek spent Sunday
at Donnelly.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

W. L. Colyer has placed concrete
floor in his cellar at his residence on
the hill. He has occupied the house
for thirty years during which time
there has been no water in his cellar
but this summer Jupiter PIuvius
found way to fiji it.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

= Miss Frances Madden returned
Tuesday afternoon from a short visit
with relatives and friends at Mime
apolis. She was accompanied by
Mrs. j. B. Berg, of Minneapolis,
who will spend a week with her son,
A. ]. Berg, bookkeeper at the Nor
ris City Mills, and while here will
be a guest at the Madden home.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. A. J. Norm entertained the
ladies of the East Side Art Circle
Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments
were served.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mrs. H. +. Clark is spending the
week at St. Paul where she is assist
ing her sister, Mrs. E. S. Cummings,
in getting settled in her new home.
Mrs. Cummings came to Morris to
live several weeks ago after disposing
of her hotel interests at Chokio but
later decided to make her home in St.
Paul. Her city address Will be at
1916 Marshall avenue.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

Mail Carrier Slawson on route No.
3 is enjoying we'll earned vacation
this week and is not worrying any
about whether or not his patrons re-
ceive their Morris Tribunes for he has
his son, Lloyd, on the job. Patrons
on No. 3 are now being served in the
fashion of the aristocrats. Lloyd has
a car on the route ana there is no de-
lay. Tuesday, however, he expert
enced engine troubles and the family
horse had to take its place.
Morris tribune., 1916-09-01

MISS julia Steen, a former teacher
in the Frog Lake Lutheran parochial
school and we'll and popularity known
at Alberta, became the bride of Rev.
Korsrud, of. Palermo. N. D., at a
marriage ceremony performed at CIin-
ton Wednesday of last week. 20, Mrs.
Korsrud's friends in the county will
be pleased to learn of the happy
event,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
LINCOLN CLUB MET
HERE--ORGAN|zED
TWENTY YEARS AGO

The Otisco and Beldihg Lincoln club
held its annual get-together reunion
and banquet last Saturday in the G..
A. r. hall. A picnic dinner was serv-
ed and there were between fifty land
sixty present to enjoy the occasion and
participate in the social visit which is
always a special feature of an organ
iZation composed of old and dear
friends.
The Lincoln club was organized
about twenty years ago by the older
residents, men who voted for Lincoln
for president in 1S60-64 The first
meeting was held with the late ]. ID.
Morse and since then became an an
nual affair. There were about a doZ-
en- couple present at the first meeting
since which time it was held with diff
ferent members at their homes, but
when the younger people began to
come into the club and swelled it's
numbers, the meetings have been held
in the e. A. r. hall. w. r. Olds is
one of the charter members and says
he cast his first vote for Lincoln,
while in a rebel prison. Twelve of
the old members have died since the
club was organized, as follows: Mrs.
James Granger, +. r. Berry, Mrs. L.
r. Berry, James Granger, L. G. Fales,
Mrs. R. p. Russell, Mrs. j. C. Russell,
Joseph ID. Morse, A. G. Shaw, DR..
Palmer Coville, Mrs. R. Bradish and
Chas. C.. Wright
Several of the members were unable
to be present this year among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Filkins and
Mrs. l.. G. Fales.
After the big dinner which is al
ways a special feature of these meet
ings the new officers were elected
They are: Mrs. Frank White, presi-
dent; Mrs. John Morse, secretary and
Mrs Rufus Morse. treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
LEAP YEAR SOCIAL WAS
BIG SUCCESS FEB. II

The leap year social held at the
Methodist church last Friday evening
was said to be the best one held by
the young people in years. The young
people of the entire city were there
in large numbers and everyone enter
ed heartily into the festivities of the
evening. According to the plan each
member of the Baraca class invited as
his special guest a young lady of the
city, who was not a member of either
Philathea class. Each member Of the
Philathea class invited young man,
who was not a member Of the Baraca
class. In the majority Of cases the
plan was carried out by the young
people in inviting their guests. As
result both classes, which have large
memberships, were enabled to bring
to the social host Of young people
from all parts of the city.
A notable departure from many of
the church socials was manifest when
every person attending forgot cares
and stiffness and went into the even
ing's entertainment with the deter
mination to have a good time. The
plan was so successful for the Baraca
and Philathea classes that they will
very probably take it up again at
some later date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
MRS. JOHNSON DIED
IN THE HOSPITAL

The death Of Mrs. Dwight Johnson,
who was stricken last week with par
alysis, occurred at city hospital Sun
day afternoon. No hope was held
out by her physician after she was
taken to the hospital and upon exam
ination showed the case was a very
serious one. Mrs. Johnson had been
ailing for sometime.
The deceased was formerly Miss
Nellie Hollenbeck and was born in
Mecosta county, and at the time of
her death was 21 years old. She was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hollenbeck, who reside near Morley.
She was married to Dwight John
son few years ago and they had
been living on May street.
The funeral was held in the Bap-
tist church Tuesday, Rev. w. A. Bliss
officiated and her remains were laid to
rest in the River Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson had a large circle of
friends among the young people of
the city. She was a sister of Mrs.
Vern Foster and Miss Anna Hollen-
beck. The many beautiful flowers
attested to the esteem in which she
was held.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
DROVE AUTOMOBILE
EVERY DAY PAST YEAR

After eleven years of endeavor to
drive an automobile every day in a
year DIR. j. +. Pinkham has just sue
ceeded. Dating from the seventeenth
day of February, 1915, to and includ-
ing today, Wednesday, he has driven
his car every day and has made all his
calls, both in the city and country. in
it. He has not been compelled to re-
sort to the use of horse even once.
DR.. Pinkham thinks the incident a re-
markable one, as indeed it is, and that
his friends in the southwest and along
the western coast have nothing to
brag about in their climate.
AT most times the operation Of the
machine was comparatively easy.
Snow drifts occasionally compelled
Mr.. Pinkham to take a longer road
around to reach his destination than
would have otherwise been necessary
and even deep mud was bother at
times. However, the roads are much
better than few years ago, and his
present record could not have been OBJ
tanned on the bad roads and streets of
ten years ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
EAST 0TISC0 FARMERS
CLUB HAD GOOD MEETING

The East Otisco Farmers club met
at the pleasant home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Woodbridge Thursday, Febru-
airy 10, instead of the regular meeting
day. Seventy-one sat down to an ex-
cellent dinner, and the club had the
pleasure of entertaining members
from both the Orleans and West Otis
co clubs.
After dinner was served President
Sylvester Chickering called the meet
ing to order. Edward Woodbridge
Mrs. Cora Kohn and Miss Edna Num-
mer were appointed members of a
program committee and Mrs. Ernest
Anderson as flower committee, instead
of Mrs. Kohn, as stated before. The
literary program was opened with
music by the club orchestra, follow
ed by discussion. The topic was "Con-
solidation of Rural Schools" led by
M. l.. Howe, after which Ex-president
Chickering gave his report from Lans-
ing, as it was not given at the Janu-
airy meeting.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kohn on
Thursday, March 2, 1916.
Mrs. Matte Anderson, Cor. Sec'y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
RELATIVES LOST 80
YEARS SEEKING THEM

Postmaster VIM. +. Bricker is in
receipt of a letter from Liverpool,
England, from Mrs. f. M. Wilson,
seeking information of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Hutchinson Of Ohio, Michigan,
whom she claims gave their address
in the last letter received from them
about thirty years ago as being in
this township.
In the letter of inquiry was seal
ed letter addressed TO the Hutchinsons.
Following is the letter to the postmas-
ter:
8 Granly ST., Liverpool Eng,
January 81, 1916.
To officials of Michigan Postoffice:
Dear Sirs: Enclosed is a letter adj
dressed to my sister and brother,
Hutchinson" by name.
The last time Of corresponding with
them, was about 80 years, but this
was their last address, Ito the Michi-
gan postoffice).
I should esteem it a great favor il
you could find out for me if they are
still in Michigan, and if you would
kindly reply on enclosed stamped adj
dressed envelope.
Thanking you very kindly in antici-
patton of a rpely, l remain,
Respectfully yours,
(Mrs). NJ. +. Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
Mr.. AND MRS. WHITE
RETURN TO ALBERTA

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray White, who have
been visiting relatives and friends at
Moseley and in this city for several
weeks, left on their return to their
home in Alberta last week.
They were former residents near
Moseley. Mr.. White went up into the
Alberta country twelve or thirteen
years ago and bought a section of
land. He did not have a wife to as
sist him in the farm work at that
time and did not know as he ever
would have one. Seven years ago he
came back to Michigan and while here
he met Miss Francis Lewis of Nose
ley. Mr. White went back into the
Canadian country alone, but in some
way cupid had begun his mysterious
maneuvers and in a year or so later
Miss Lewis started for that country
and soon after reaching there became
Mrs. White.
They own a fine farm which yields
them good sized revenue yearly and
under British dominion they
are contented and happy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
NO MORE EXTRA VOTES AFTER NEXT TUESDAY sUBSCRP
ToNs AFTER NEXT TUESDAY CLOSING
HOUR TUESDAY NIGHT WILL COUNT ACCORDING
SCHEDULE VOTES
CLOSES TUESDAY FEBRUARY
THE 18TH At 9P. N. SHARP
Going Ride Or Walk? Time You
Full Explanation the Close Be
Published in Next Weeks Issue.

It's the final squirt and time alone
will tell who the winner will be. Sew
eral of the contestants are about on
an even footing, so that the time that
remains will practically decide the
winner. But remember this much, it
all depends on how you use the time
you have left as to how you will come
out in the contest.
The only time you own is now. II
you intend to be in the race now is
the only time you have, and il you let
it slip by without making it count it is
gone forever.
Every day should mean a certain
number of votes or subscriptions If
you have your work planned system
atically. Just sixteen days remain be-
fore the close, and to win out would
mean the same as forty dollars per
day for your work. You see it is
worth every effort you make.
People who promised to help you
at the last IL you stood any show will
have their last big opportunity to
help now. Don't wait for them to
bring their subscription to. you
they may have forgotten 1t. Just
give them a gentle reminder that the
contest is nearly over and you need
their subscription.
The Last Extra Vote Offer
The last extra vote offer that will
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
LOGS ARE COMING FOR
BASKET COMPANY Y

Logs have been coming into the
Belding Basket company's yards at
rapid rate during the past week.
The fine sleighing makes it easy
hauling for teamsters.
A large quantity Of fine elm timber
from Michael Kohn's land, south of
the city is among the best yet receiv-
ed. Mr.. Chapple said that recently
there was only two logs left in the
yard and matters began to look dubi-
Gus until the snow came and relieved
the situation.
The outlook is now promising for a
good run of business in the basket
line as several good government or
ers from different parts of the United
States.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
BABY C CHARITY CRADLE
WAS STOLEN LATELY

One of the meanest pieces of thiev-
cry we have ever heard of is report
ed by Thomas Bracken. For the past
twenty years a small charity cradle
for receiving the donations of the
charitably inclined toward the home
less babies which are being cared for
in the Orphans Home in st. Joseph,
was stolen last week from the mantel
in the hotel Office by some low-down
scoundrel.
Mr.. Bracken says an official of the
st. Joseph Home usually comes here
two or three times a year and takes
the offering from the cradle. There
was probably about seven or eight
dollars which the sneak thief got in
pennies and nickles and dimes.
This kind of work is worse than
looting a church contribution box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
LOCAL POLITICS WILL
BE ISSUE SOON

Within "A very short time local
politics will begin to command the at
tention of the voters. There is little
doubt but that both parties will nom
mate a full ticket at the caucauses,
although possible candidates have
been but little talked as yet. Ac-
cording to the new law it will be nee
essary to have the ward and also the
city caucauses not later than the
week of March 13, and they must be
held before March Is, which Is twen-
ty days before the time for election
April 8.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
.L|NCOLNS LIFE
AN EXAMPLE FOR
OTHERS To FOLLOW
A TRIBUTE TO HIS NOBLE CHAR
ACTER CONTRIBUTED BY A
BANNER READER

Below we print a beautiful tribute
to Abraham Lincoln which is con-
tributed by one of our readers. The
Banner concurs with the writer in his
sentiments regarding the nations
great hero:
''By some it has been said that
Abraham Lincoln was our greatest
president; by others, that he was the
greatest man who ever trod the Amer
lean continent. Be that as it may,
how befitting it is that a great, peace
full, liberty loving nation is permitted
once more by the Almighty Creator to
commemorate the birth of the great,
peaceful liberty-loving man. The
cabin where Lincoln was born did not
shelter the childhood of a king, but
something better than king-a man.
Man is Gods greatest work; and Lin
coin was one of the greatest of men.
When | was only boy | chanced
TO get hold of biography of Lincoln.
| carefully read the book, and was so
profoundly interested in what learn
ed that within short time | read it
again. When l was grown | again
read the biography of this man, diff
ferent book; and this time as | read
| reflected that even though every per-
son could not be endowed with the
same brain and grasp as was Lincoln;
yet each, by following the same
course, could develop all his possibili-
ties-could get an undreamed-of
amount of work out of himself for his
advancement.
We like to read of the lives and the
achievements of great men. We like
to see the very human and intimate
sides of their careers, about which the
world has pardonable curiosity. We
like to know about men who are ta-
Tented and successful, and who have
occupied in the world places of i'm
portance. The success in business Of
one man gives a tremendous impetus
to others of less originality and initia-
tive, who need only to precedent of
encouragement to go forth and do
likewise.
Many learned men have educated
themselves simply by reading Plu-
tarch's Lives, or the Bible. Many poor
struggling men have taken new heart
and gone at their task with new zeal,
all because of something which they
have read about more successful mon,
who at one time were as unfortunate
as themselves. How can anyone who
has single spark of ambition read of
Lincoln's weary, toilsome struggle, and
of how he finally, by perseverance and
pertinacity, overcame all obstacles
without taking hold of life with new
heart and new zeal?
"Lincoln's life should be the highest
and most profound inspiration TO
every man. Born in poverty, surround
ed by want and toll, with a woodman's
life before him. what a prospsct for
a boy! No cheering bud of ambitious
hope for him, such as is emplanted by
fond parents and kind friends in the
mind of the average youth. But ne
wanted to learn, and he did learn.
'1n spite of it all, he rose; and the
great thing Of his life was, that he
rose by helping others as much as him
self. By this great lesson he taught
men how to live. Others have equal
ed him in grand simplicity of his
speech, in his indifference to popular
clamor and applause, in his unswerv-
Continued on Page Five)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
When You Become a "Con-
scious" Reader Of Advertising
ByJ. r. HAMILTON
Former ert.ins Manager Of Wanamske Philsds sphs

When you learn to read your advertising you read your
news the cost of everything you going be lowered
for YOU
If knew how much money takes idea into
your mind subconscous you would be ashamed of your mind
1t actually takes long two sometimes get you
think and say a certain word.
It's like teaching a baby to talk
Every known trick of psychology brought you
Advertisers have been print
upside down. hoping perhaps that if had to stand
head to read it you might remember what they say.
And what you often with your will
of records in spite you that 96 what
buy buy through advertising whether know
And yet in the face of all this the advertising
selling things is twenty times cheaper than other method
known
Think how much cheaper still it would be you would only
read your advertising consciously buying through
The merchant who doesn't advertise hasn't
with the who does
Your is taking photographs every time you these
You couldn't get from these advertisements you
tried Even the who claims not them at all is record
ing them all the time Every merchant who appears here is
telling his story every day whether you know
All trying do make you conscious
advertising instead of subconsou readers This being done
equally for your benefit and for
Every time you look the advertising this paper
of making look for bring down your living
increase the buying of and get better
quality for the price This because the who advertise
always the best merchants They the who The
others flicker for little while and then 60 That's the
proof
the other hand every time we get hundred more of
ng well the general news make this better
medium for advertisers We give them for their money
because we give them your will.
And before through every subscriber will
reading his advertising consciously day by daynever fear For
this II another psychological law.
Copyrighted,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
OUTFIT SOLD THROUGH
BANNER WANT COLUMN

"Take For Sale ad out of paper.
Have sold whole outfit The fore
going was the good word that came
to the Banner this week following the
insertion of For Sale" ad in the
Want Column last week, by C.. A.
Knapp. We cannot even begin to
print the favorable comments we re-
ceive from the patrons Of the Want
Column, who are being satisfied by its
use. This is only one Of the many
similar instances, where patrons have
secured abundant service from this
universally read column. It's the
efficient and cheap way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
More Light for Orleans

Orleans IS bound to Keep itself on
the map Of Michigan and especially
of Ionia county, as the Noddins
Bros, r. S. and Will Noddins, have
purchased of Harry Strong the Eas-
ton Telephone Exchange. They will
make many needed improvements and
extend the service as it is called for.
Already new poles have been bought
and the line will be equipped at once
for better service
Mr. Strong will remain with the
company until May. 1t, now has a
patronage of 1870 phones which will
be largely increased under the new
arrangement. The watchword of our
worthy neighbor is, "More Light"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY
FOR MISS ARNWINE

The engagement of Miss Verle Arm
wine TO George Yost Reed of Detroit
was announced at delightful four
course luncheon given by Miss Norma
Loewe at her home on Saturday last.
The color scheme was pink and
white, the center piece being a basket
of pink sweet peas and maiden hair
fern which was presented to Miss
Arnwine
The bride-to-be received many
beautiful and useful gifts.
The Misses Aileen Armstrong and
Margaret Wilbur assisted in the serv-
ing.
The wedding will take place in ear
ly March.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
PARENTS NOTICE /,

Mr.. G. G.. Thompson of Boston,
Massachusetts,, representative of The
Youths Companion, is in the city for
few days. He brings a special of
fer to the students of the schools Of
this city, which is worthy of consider
alton. The Youths Companion will
be sent to any home one each week
from now until the 1st of June for so
cents, payable in May.
To get this offer simply hand
your name and address to your school
teacher and Mr.. Thompson will see
that The Youths Companion is mail
ed to you on Thursday Of each week
until June 1st. Collection of so cents
will be made the first week in May.
This offer closes Friday evening"
adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
COMMERCE BOARD
VOTES TO STAGE
BIG DOLLAR DAY
AUTOMOBILE SHOW WILL PROB
ABLY BE A FEATURE
OF EVENT

Another big successful board of
commerce luncheon was held in Mil
lard hall Tuesday noon. The tables
were well filled and all the men felt
that they had bounteous dinner. In
fact, the men were so well pleased
with the project that it was voted in
the meeting to hold similar luncheons
every second Tuesday.
President Hall read a response re-
ceived by the board from the officials
of the Grand Trunk railroad company
regarding the proposed branch line.
The letter is printed in full in anoth-
er column Of the Banner this week.
A report was also made of the success
being achieved by the board of lady
managers of the city hospital.
The principal discussion of the day
was in regard to a Dollar Day to be
put on by the local merchants and
business men. The measure when
placed before the meeting met with
hearty and almost unanimous approx
al. The day chosen for the big event
was set as Saturday, March II. Plans
were also discussed and may take ac-
tive form to include with the Dollar
Day an automobile show.
Chairman G.. +. Wortley of the re-
tailers division of the board gave
some excellent remarks regarding the
Dollar Day plan and then followed his
remarks by taking the chair of the
meeting. He called on many of the
merchants for suggestions and they
were readily given. He then appoint
ed as his assistants in planning the
event: H. A. Lamb, G. S. Foster, f.
c. Lloyd and Homer Unger. More
complete details will be given in a
later issue of the Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-16
Lincoln and Washington Banquet

The patriotic orders will meet at
the G.. A. r. hall parlors on Saturday,
February 10, for their Lincoln and
Washington banquet Members are
requested not to bring meat as it will
be furnished and cooked.
II is expected that there will De
ITS in attendance and the committee
urge all members to come early and
help prepare the banquet and bring
table cloths. A fine program will be
carried out.