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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

DAYS IN bELD|NG
DECEMBER 5 AND s
ANYONE MAY BE EXAMINED.
URGED TO COME EARLY;
ALSO FREE LECTURE

Next week, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, December 5 and 6 will be the
week for holding tuberculosis clinics
in Belding. Under the direction of
the state board of health several
special physicians 'and nurses will
tour Ionia county and make special
free examinations of all persons who
have any fear Of being affected by
tuberculosis.
Wanda Przyluska, registered
nurse representing the tuberculosis
survey of the state, was in the city
Thursday morning arranging for the
clinics here. The local clinics will
be held in the city hall and will be-
gin at $3.50 Tuesday morning. They
will be in charge of DIR. VIM. De
Kleine and DR.. Wander Slice and as
sisted by two or three nurses. Ev-
eryone desiring an examination
should be sure to come on one of the
two days, and they are especially
urged to come early. The board
would like to be rushed with work all
the time, as in that way it can do
much more efficient work for the state
and community.
All examinations are absolutely
free, being paid for from the state
funds. Everyone in a rundown con-
dition or who has any idea at all that
he or she is running even a remote
chance of being affected with tuber-
culosis in any form, should make ev-
cry effort to submit to an examina-
ton. You owe it to yourself and to
your community. Persons for miles
around Belding are urged to come to
this city for examinations as the
clinic here is supposed to cover all
the territory adjacent to Belding. The
territory includes Orleans, Grattan,
Smyrna, and to within a short dis
tance of Lowell, Greenville, Saranac,
etc.
The clinics are educational and
tend to acquaint the people of this
community with better methods of
combating the onslaught of this
dreaded disease, tuberculosis. 1t is
said that the persons not knowing
they are affected with the malady
are most apt to be harboring germs
in their bodies. For this reason it
is urged that the comparatively well
people are urged TO come to the
clinics.
Wednesday evening free lecture
will be held in the city hall which
will be addressed by DR.. Plant. In
his lecture DR.. Plant will tell the
people many ways to successfully
cope with the situation here. The
meeting should be attended by al
members Of women's clubs, Grange
members, church members and in
fact by everyone having the welfare
of the community at heart.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
C. ]. HALL GOES TO
WASHINGTON D. c.

Chas. ]. Hall and family, who have
been spending sevehal weeks here
with his brother, Brinton F. Hall,
left for a visit at his old home in
Massachusetts and he will also make
business trip to Washington, d. c.,
before returning home to Lucille,
Idaho. 1t has been IL years since
Mr.. Hall was here last. He is inter-
ested is having some public improve
ments made in his district, which
would come under the supervision of
the government and he goes to Wash
ington to confer with Senator Borah
of his state, and Land Commissioners
Clay Tallman in regard to it. Mr..
Hall is delighted with the western
country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
HUGHES GIRLS ARE
BEING SOUGHT BY
AN ANXIOUS FATHER
GONE TWO WEEKS; TEA COM
PANY AGENT is ALSO BE-
ING HUNTED

Much is heard these days about
the white slave trade going on
throughout the United States and
of the ways and manner of opera
tion by the men and women engaged
in the nefarious work. We are apt to
give it only a passing thought, but
when it strikes close at home the
thought changes and stirs the mind
into action.
During the past two or three
weeks there has been considerable
talk in the city that work along this
line has been going on here. Two
weeks ago Mildred and Francis
Hughes, daughters of G. w. Hughes,
of Howard City, who were boarding
with Mrs. Mary Ward, disappeared
and all efforts to locate them have
proved unavailing.
Mildred, who had just passed her
seventeenth birthday, was employed
in the fabric mill, and Francis, four
teen years old, remained at her
boarding house, caring for Mrs.
Wards little daughter and keeping
the house. Every thing moved along
harmoniously and the girls were con-
tented and happy. Two weeks previ-
Gus to their departure, Levi Ballou,
an agent for the Grand Union Tea
company, of Lansing, who was work
ing here driving their wagon, engag-
ed board there and within a very few
days Mrs. Ward noticed decided
change in their manners toward her
and their seeming discomfort. She
informed Mr.. Hughes and advised him
to come and look after his daughters
at once. That night when Mrs
Ward, who worked at the mill, came
home from work the girls were
missing and the man also. A note
was left on the table by the girls
saying they were going where they
could make more money and not
work so hard. The following day Mr.
Hughes came and was astonished tc
find that the girls had gone.
On investigation he found that Bal.
lou, who poses as a cadet in the Sal.
walton army is credited with an un.
savory record and swore out a war
rant against him for enticing the
girls away. 1t has been ascertainec
that Ballou drove his tea wagon II
Greenville on the day the Hughe:
girls disappeared and left it at liv.
cry stable, and has not been seer
there since.
/ GU anu II idDClS WcIt Stt1 "
take the Chicago flyer in the after
noon and it is supposed Ballou haC
boarded that train at Greenville anC
joined them here. Mildred had eigh
dollars left out Of her last check. Hel
back time Of a few dollars has no
been drawn. Francis had no money
but it is stated that Ballou collected
about $50 of the company's money
Ballou boarded at several differen
places here, where his actions ant
"sweet honey" talk with other girls
was very offensive and he was givei
the cold shoulder.
Mr.. Hughes, who is a widower
was here again Tuesday and is near
ly distracted. He left for Gran,
Rapids to lay the case before the fed
eral authorities in hopes to arres
Ballou and locate his daughters.
In these days young girls shoul'
be extremely careful in cultivatin,
the acquaintance of strangers ant
accepting their attentions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
ORLEANS FARMER HAS
DRIVING HORSE HURT

Emory Musselman of Orleans was
unfortunate in getting young
horse hurt on the paved street here
this Wednesday morning. The animal
was hitched to a rack in the rear of
the Silk City Laundry. When the
laundry engine blew off steam the
horse became frightened, broke loose
from the rack and also from the bug
gy. 1t ran east up the alley and
fell on the wet pavement at the first
step on its surface. The frightened
animal slipped over half way across
before it stopped. Chas. Moore and
A. w. Howard were near and caught
the horse before it got up.
The horses right hind leg. was
wrenched and cut until it could not
support any weight on it. The ami
NAL was led onto the vacant lot and
blanketed. 1t was afterwards taken
to a stable for medical treatment.
Mr.. Musselman had driven the
horse to Orleans expecting to come
to Belding on the train. He was in
duced to exchange his open buggy
for top buggy and then drove to the
city instead. Luckily the rig was
not damaged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
CHRISTMAS MONEY MAY
BE SAVED BY new PLAN

Nothing should be of more in
terest to every wage Garner and par
ent of Belding and vicinity than the
big announcement of the Peoples
Savings bank this week regarding
the new Depositors' Savings Club.
The club offers most flexible plan
for saving Christmas money. You
can start any time you desire and pay
any amount on the club you desire
any particular week. If you are
short of funds you can pay a small
amount and if able to pay more the
opportunity is afforded you. You
can't talk intelligently about savings
plans unless you read the Peoples
bank ad this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
on A, FURL0UGH
FROM THE NAVY

Bert Shute was in the city Tues
day. He is on a fourteen-day fur
Tough from the battleship Florida,
and has been visiting his people in
Greenville. He enlisted in the navy
about four years ago and was at
Vera Cruz during the Mexican trou-
BILE. He with his parents lived here
several years ago and he came Tues
day to visit his uncle, Henry Klingen-
smith. He wears the naval uniform
of the "Jackies" and says he likes
the work in the service of Uncle Sam
very much. He is obliged to report
in New York on the day of the expira-
ton of his furlough.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
MIDNIGHT RUN OF
BELDING man IN
WOODS UNEQUALED
G.. A. STANTON HAS STRANGE
EXPERIENCE IN HIS DEER
HUNTING CAREER

DR.. Geo. A. Stanton has a mighty
good story on himself that he is not
telling to local friends. His encount-
er with a lynx while on his recent
deer hunt in the north woods is a
"pussy-foot" matter with him. The
information has officially come to the
Banner that Mr.. Stanton became very
anxious to bring down nice buck
deer while his companions were COM
fortably resting in the camp one
night. While in the woods Stanton
was asked to make a couple of pro-
fessiOnal calls at the, home of dis
tant farmer, whose girl was sick.
One of the trips was made in the
evening. Stanton took his lantern
and gun with him, the latter as pre-
caution against lynx or bobcats. En-
route to the farmers home he found
a narrow bayou, where the deer had
been passing to and from the marshes.
The place looked inviting and, when he
returned, the night traveller selected
a good seat beside a tree and began
to wait out the arrival of the antler-
ed herd. Meanwhile he soliloquized
somewhat as follows: 81 am not one
bit afraid TO sit here tonight Moth
ing will hurt me. | am well locat-
ed for big game and will extinguish
my lantern. (done.) There, now all
is well. (some minutes later) Hark!
There is the sound of big buck as he
ambles through the thicket. / hear
his feet as they crunch the frozen
snow and ice! Be careful now, ev-
erything will be lovely soon! Take
care aim! 1t is sure shot and the
boys in camp will soon. know that /
am not tenderfoot. There is his
antlers shaking the bushes now" CAT
this instant there was wild cry i'm
mediately in the rear, as if woman
was wailing, and mighty rush
Leaves cracked and wierd yells
seemed to come from the bowels of
a mighty, panther, bob-cat, lynx, or
some other equally dangerous crea-
ture.
Quick as flash the brave hunter
grabbed his lantern and gun. For
getful of the big deer in the bushes
and even forgetful of the fact that he
had a means of defense, he dashed
camp. His muscles would not re-
spond half fast enough to the i'm
pelling impulses of his brain. His
feet seemed to hold his active head
back as if chained to an anchor. Al
every stride he heard the heavy
crunch, crunch Of the pursuer, and
at every jump he came closer anc
closer. No time for soliquizing now
he must reach the camp and light
Madly and more wierd the anima
rushed onward toward the pursued
until the light of the camp became
visible. Clear ground at last offered
his the last straw of safety. Unin
numbered. by underground his fee
began to keep pace with his thoughts
The camp door at last showed clear
and with a mighty dash the pursued
man dropped on the floor exhausted
and as white as a sheet.
The hungry lynx swerved in it!
course and plunged wildly into thu
thicket beyond, much as the famou!
goblin of Ichabod Cranes midnigh
adventure, disappeared in the dark
ness of the lonely road.
G.. Z. Wortley, Chas. Madden anC
Geo. Brown, the latter of Owosso
were the other members of thu
party.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
DEATH OVERTAKES
n. L. BEEBE IN ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall of Long
Lake were called to Alma Friday on
account of the death of her father,
H. L. Beebe, who passed away We'd
nesday night, aged sixty-eight years.
Mr.. Beebe was a former resident
of this city and has lived in Alma
about four years. He had been in
poor health for several years. Be.
side his wife, he leaves three daugh-
ters-Mrs. Frank Hall of Orleans;
Mrs. Pearl Lott of Lansing, and
Lulu Beebe of Alma, and one son,
Clyde Beebe of Lansing. The deceas-
ed was highly respected citizen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
ROCKFORD MAN I r,
PASSES CENTURY MARK

One of the Oldest men in the state
is Albert l.. Picket of Rockford. He
reached the. age of one hundred
years on the oath day of November
and was able to visit and converse
with his family and friends who gave
him a century birthday greeting. Mr..
Picket, who has been a republican
all his life got out to the polls and
voted. He has been resident Of
Rockford more than sixty years, and
was in trade there before the Civil
war, operating a mill in Algoma
township, known at the time as
"Picket's Mill"
Mr.. Picket married Catherine Gil
bert, daughter, of David Gilbert Of
Oakfield. He is a war veteran and
at the close of the struggle was ap-
pointed the first station agent of the
G.. r. q /, railroad at Rockford, the
late Mrs. Luella X. Webster, then
Miss Luella Kingsley, having the
position of telegraph operator under
him.
Charles Crumm of Grand Rapids
was in the city Monday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
REV. G0RREL QUICK
FORMER PASTOR HERE

Rev. Gorrol Quick of Colwell, N. j.,
and Mrs. Quick, who are on a visit in
Indiana and Michigan, will be the
guest of friends in the city this week,
arriving Friday. They will remain
over Sunday and Mr.. Quick will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Baptist
church.
Mr.. Quick was pastor of the church
here fifteen years ago, and will be
pleased to meet his many old friends.
They will eat their Thanksgiving
dinner with friends in Indiana and
come directly here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
GOWAN HUNTERS
LOST THEIR DEER

Leonard Johnson and John Skinner
of Gowen, while north hunting forgot
to use the seal or tag, which they
are supposed to put on the deer as
soon as they are killed. The game
warden came along to inspect the
game killed, and he found the deer
was not tagged according toslaw. He
seized the deer and the hunters were
fined $50 each besides. 1t cost them
500 and they had no deer to show
for il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
POMONA GRANGE WILL
MEET IN IONA DEC. G

The Ionia County Pomona Grange
No. 16 will hold its next meeting in
the /. o. o. F. hall in Ionia on Dec
ember 6. There will be a business
session at IL a. m. The afternoon
session will consist of program and
the confering of fifth degree. All
fifth degree members are urged to
be present and all fourth degree
members cordially invited to attend.
A state speaker is expected.
Mrs. Myrtle Taylor, Lecturer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
ON THE RECOUNT
LOWREY AND GATES WIN

In the recount of the votes cast for
sheriff and treasurer in this county,
completed last Friday, the corrected
vote gives Lowrey, the republican
candidate for sheriff majority over
Vohlers, his democratic opponent of
20. The first count gave Lowrey 10
majority and Vohlers contested, with
the result mentioned.
The vote an treasurer, after the re-
count, shows Gates, republican, was
elected by 56 majority, whereas the
original returns gave him but 53.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
MISSED DEATH
IN CAR ACCIDENT

Alvin Schermerhorn, who lives east
of Langston, was bringing his father
and sister to Greenville Saturday
evening. While crossing the rail-
road at the potato market the car
was struck by the Pere Marquette
passenger train from Grand Rapids
on its way to Saginaw, and hurled
to the side of the road.
The machine had just mounted the
grade onto the crossing, when the z
o'clock passenger train which was
late, came rushing through the city.
Speeding up, the driver was able to
get the car partly across the tracks
and the engine struck the rear end of
the machine. The force of the inn
pact turned it around and the engine
hit it again, this time hurlihg it
from the moving train and saving
the passengers in the auto from
death.
The rear wheel of the auto was
broken and the front fender badly
smashed.
Verne Brown was in Chicago over
SUNDAY on business
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

The Belding Public School system
is ready to give assistance to citizens
of any age who desire to attend night
school. This school will be organic
ed as in previous years, if the num-
Der desiring to attend is large enough
to warrant its organization. 1t will
cover period Of twelve weeks.
Glasses will be organized in any Of
the following subjects on condition
that the number desiring to take the
subject is large enough to warrant
the organization of such class:
History, arithmetic, English PEN
manship, spelling, sewing, shorthand,
typewriting, bookkeeping and sales
manship.
If you are interested in the night
school call on or write j. A. Langston,
superintendent of schools, at your
earliest convenience. Decide on the
subjects you desire to take soon, and
send in full data.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
Rules, Regulations and Premium
List of Belding Grange Fair

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
HELD Ceremonial

The Silk City Campfire Girls held
a ceremonial meeting and initiation
last Monday night at the home of the
Misses Velma and Selma Little. Miss
Avis Partridge and Miss Vivian
Steele were taken into the camp as
new members and Miss Bradt as an
assistant guardian to Miss Grace;
The initiates were given several
stunts to perform which they did
with good spirit.
The hostesses served light refresh
ments of sherbet and waters. A fine
time was enjoyed by all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Mrs. Margaret King, who has been
the guest Of Miss Edna Wise for
several weeks, returned home to De-
troit last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

The National Hotel is now open to
the public and will serve an opening
day dinner Monday from 5 to o'clock
a. m. Bill 50c.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Richard Cannon Of this city and
John Stokes of Stanton left. Monday
for Cory, Pennsylvania, where Mr.
Stokes owned some business proper
.ty. which he has exchanged with Mr..
Cannon for property he owned in
Montcalm countv. Befc-e retr-~-o
Mr.. Cannon intends visiting . sister
residing in the state OF - 10
Mrs. Cannon and her mother, Mrs.
Sharks. and son, Stephen Sparks,
went to Grand Rapids to visit at
VIM. Cannon's until he returns from
his trip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Otisco Township Taxes
/ will be in Belding every Saturday
at Peoples Savings bank and at
Smyrna every Tuesday to receive
taxes. Earl L. Norton,
adv. 2wks. Township Treas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Time To Pay Taxes
will be at the treasurer's Office In
the city hall to receive taxes on and
after December 1. G. A. Rowley,
adv. City Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Mrs. Elsie Baiser left Wednesday
for Alba to spend week visiting her
eister near Jordan River.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29
4 Thanksgiving Prayer

For all the good my days afford,
For all the blessings on me poured,
For every kindly act and word,
| thank Thee, Lord.
/ thank Thee, Lord, for thoughts that
roam
Beyond the narrow walls of home
To gather good from days to come,
And from the past.
/ thank Thee, Lord, for length of
days,
For guidance through life's devious
ways,
And in the darkness for the rays
Of light and love.
l thank Thee cen for hours of gloom,
For crushing grief, and darkened
room;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

For in the shadow Thou didst come
To heal and bless.
thank Thee that the weight of things
No longer binds my SOULS free
wings,
Than she can soar, and soaring sings
Thy praise, O Lord
That sea and mountain, flower and
tree,
Their message bring to me of Thee.
And fill my soul with ecstasy,
/ thank Thee, Lord.
And so not only on this day,
When many hearts thanksgiving
say,
But now forever and alway,
/ thank Thee, Lord
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Verne Brown was in Chicago over
Sunday on business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-29

Charles Crumm of Grand Rapids
was in the city Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
Rural Credit
Bill Passes in
Senate 58-5

WASHINGTON. May 5.-The Hol-
lis farm loan bill. embodying the
administration plan for establishing
a system Of rural credits. passed the
senate Thursday night by a vote Of
SO to 5.
Sens. Brandegee. Lodge. oliver,
Page and Wadsworth, all republic
ans. voted against the measure.
The bill. after two weeks of de-
haze passed the senate practically
ass reported by the banking commit
tee. An amendment by Sen. SmOOt
reducing the salaries OF the farm
loan board from $4,000 TO $500.
which was adopted by vote Of 26
10 20 in the committee OF the whole.
was reconsidered when the bill
reached the senate and was defeated
% 10 81, although eight democratic
senators voted with the republicans
for the reduction.
The senate bill provides for a nom
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
PREPARE DNESS"
PLANS DELAYED
Failure of Senate-H 0uSe
ConfereeS to Agree
HaItS Progress.
InternatlonaI News servlce !.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Nav 5.-The ad-
rninistration today confronted an
executive tangle which threatened
seriously to delay the enactment OF
the land defense portion OF the pres
idents preparedness program. The
conference committee Of the house
and senate on the army reOrganiZa-
ton bill gavc mp all efforts TO recon
cue the differences between the two
branches and Chairman Hay Of the
house conferees, prepared 10 ask the
house for further instructions.
The conferees were unable to eff
feet anv sort OF an agreement on
two disputed points in the measure.
These were the senate plan for an
army Of federal volunteers and the
proposal OF a plan to manufacture
nitrogen for explosives from the air,