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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
LARGE STONES CRASH
TO SIDEWALK WHEN
MEN PULL ROPE
THREE BLOCKS FROM PILLAB
OF LEONARD BUILDING LOOS-
ENED FROM FASTENINGS

Sheer luck was the only attribute
that entered into the falling of the
big stones from the pillar of the
Leonard building last Thursday af-
ternoon, when three of them crashed
to the sidewalk without injuring any
one.
One of the large Chautauqua signs,
used to advertise the assembly held
here, was suspended across the street
from the top of the building occupied
by Jensen q Wheeler to the one hous-
ing the Metropolitan. The wind ac-
comparing the rain of the afternoon
had whipped the sign severely and it
threatened to fall to the ground, or
at least to become entangled in the
light and telephone wires adjacent to
it.
Several men mounted the building
on the north side and began tight
ening the ropes, which were lashed
around the stone pillars at the top
of the buildings. The strain i'm the
ropes loosened three stones in the pill
lar on the south building and they
crashed to the sidewalk in three sep
arate places. One struck the side
walk covering the basement extern
sion of the store and Utterly riddled
them. The other two fell farther
out from the building and directly to-
ward the forces that loosened them.
At the time Forrest Fish was stand
ing on the block adjoining the ones
that were broken. He had, only
moment before, stepped a few feet to
the west, and otherwise would have
been directly under the falling stones.
The crowd of Chautauqua attenders
had filled the streets only few min
utes before.
The damage to the building, it is
understood, will be repaired by the
chautauqua management.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
MRS. FAUDE is HERE
FROM VANCOUVER

Mrs. Birdie Faude of Vancouver.
Washington is in the city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stout, Mrs. Frank
Converse and other friends here.
Mrs. Faude went west number of
years ago and took up land from the
government and settled down on her
claim in the wilds of that then un-
broken wilderness. She has exper-
fenced all the ups and downs of the
early settlers in a new country and
learned to hunt, fish, till the soil and
ride broncho. The development of
the land was slow and tedious for the
first few years but Mrs. Faude was
game and stuck to the soil until rich
returns came her way in produce and
land values. She had many thrilling
experiences and It is interesting to
hear her relate them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
PORTLAND PAYS OFF LAST
ELECTRIC LIGHT BOND

The village of Portland is rejoic-
ing over the fact that the last bond
of $4,000 given 20 years ago when
the municipal lighting plant was in
stalled, was paid last week. The
Portland Review says:
ut is one of the most remarkable
showings ever made in a small town
under municipal ownership. Remark
able, because in 20 years the electric
light plant has been built into an in
stitution invoicing $4,000 and the
entire cost has been paid from the
earnings of the plant.
1T was just 20 years ago this sum-
mer that Portland people were inter-
ested in the progress being made by
those who were building the dam and
paid frequent visits to Friendbrook to
observe the work. There were many
misgivings then, but the horrible
evidence is at hand to show that
there was no cause for alarm and
that Olin +. Robinson, then an alder
man, now president of the. village,
had studied the outcome carefully
before he introduced his resolution
which started the ball rolling.
Portland citizens get their lights
cheaper than is the case in most
towns. They have a fiat rate and
use the lights whenever they choose"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
STREET PAVING WORK
SHOWS ABvAN Gem EMT

The concrete mixing machine has
been placed in Bridge street at its
intersection with Congress street and
gravel is being placed in the street
over which it will pass spreading the
concrete foundation for the new paw
ing. The steam roller arrived last
week and has been used all the week.
Most Of the grading is done, only a
small amount of dirt remaining un-
moved. The concave curb at the
street intersections will be placed as
soon as the new tops for the inlets
arrive. The tops originally shipped
were for straight curbing instead Of
curved ones.
The sidewalk connecting the Bridge
street bridge with the railroad and
also the curb extending over this
same distance is completed. The
street has been rolled too. Since the
bridge is raised much of the old grade
has been removed and a gradual ap-
proach to High street is the result.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
BRICKER- HAM MAN FISH
ING CONTEST AUG. II

The annual Bricker-H Hamman fish
ing contest and picnic will be held at
Bricker park, Long Lake, next Fri
day, August IL. Invitations have
been sent out by Messrs. Bricker and
Hamman announcing the fact and urg-
ing that the picnicKers make a spec
ial effort to attend AS usual the
fish will be provided by the two
principals assisted by their able fell
low fishermen. The same rules as to
points, ETC., as have prevailed in the
two former contests will prevail. A
few other limitations may be added,
however. Contestants are to catch
their fish in the waters of Long Lake
sometime between midnight Thursday
and noon of Friday. All fish enter
ing into the final count are to be
fresh, show evident signs that they
were normal within the few hours
previous to the time of counting. The
weight basis may be used in deter
mining the winners, instead of the
nunlhers.
Regardless of the limitations and
the successes or failures of previous
years this years event will eclipse
all former ones. Every one attend
ing will have grand time, and a
healthful outing. 1t is one Of the
events of the year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
ED. WHITF0RD HAS OLD
VALUABLE NEWSPAPER

Ed. Whitford has a valuable relic
being a copy of the New York Herald
published on Saturday, April Is, 1865,
giving an account of the assassina-
ton of President Abraham Lincoln
on the night of April ID at Ford's
Theatre in Washington and his death
at $40 o'clock on the mornig of the
18th.
The paper has been well preserved
having been found among the effects
of his father, w. l.. Whitford in an
old chest and had been carefully fold
ed and wrapped by him fifty-one
years ago.
Mr. Whitford at the time lived in
Clymer, Chautauqua county, N. Y,
and was a great friend of Lincoln and
a staunch Republican. The first page
of the Herald is made up with heavy
black column rules and besides the
story Of the terrible deed and the
excitement it created in those stirring
times, it also tells of General Lees
surrender to Grant and of Jeff"
Davis last appeal to the tottering
Confederacy.
Mr. Whitford says he intends to
put the valuable newspaper in a
glass frame to be preserved for, all
time if possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
OvENHOUSE GETS
ENGAGEMENT GIFTS.
MONEY is WITHHELD
HIS FIANCE RETURNED CLOTH
ING AND JEWELRY AT
BEHEST OF COURT

Belle Gleason, the Grand Rapids
girl who caused James Ovenhouse so
much trouble and anxiety during the
past two months by not fulfilling her
promise to become his bride. was
brought before Justice +. b. Lapham
last Friday on a warrant sworn out
by Mr.. Ovenhouse against her for
obtaining goods under false pretense.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Murray
served the warrant and after an in
vestigation of the case and heart
to heart talk between the aggrieved
parties punctuated occasionally by a
few pointers and suggestions from
the court and the deputy sheriff, an
amicable settlement of all their trou-
bles, so far as the case at hand was
concerned, was effected.
Most of the wearing apparel and
jewelry, his suitcase and parasol,
were returned to him and Mrs. Glea-
son promised to pay him back all of
the money he had let her have as soon
as she could. The amount of the
money was $1,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
FORMER BElDING GIRL
MARRIES IN PENTWATER

A quiet but pretty home wedding
took place at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. b. Sayers,
of Pentwater on Wednesday evening,
July 26, when their daughter, Ella
Mae, became the happy bride of Mr..
Edwin G. Ruby of Muskegon.
Miss Madonna Flagg played the
wedding march while the wedding
party entered and took positions un-
der an arch. The arch was of white
banked with ferns and flowers of the
season and from the center hung a
large wedding bell surlI)unded by
white flowers and ferns.
The bridal couple were attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Sherman OF
Muskegon, who were married at four
o'clock in the afternoon OF the same
day in Muskegon, Mr.. Ruby and Miss
Sayers acting in the same capacity
for them.
After the ceremony in Muskegon
the entire party took the train for
Pentwater, where the Ruby-Sayers
wedding was solemnized at nine
o'clock in the evening, Rev. Ervine
performing the ceremony. The bride
and bridesmaid wore gowns Of Alice
blue taffeta and Georgette crepe.
trimmed with silver lace.
Following the congratulatory hour
dainty luncheon was served to the
twenty-five guests and relatives pres
eat
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruby will spend their
Honeymoon in Pentwater, after which
they will make their future home in
Muskegon. Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman
will also spend part of their honey
moon at the Sayers home in Pent-
water.
Mrs Ruby formerly lived in Beld-
lrg. She was employed in the Rich
ardson silk mill and was well-known.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
LOCAL ENGINEER GOES
TO NEW WORK IN MILL

John Finan, engineer on the local
paving job for the l.. A. Boulay COM
pany, has been elected superintendent
and manager of the Butler County
Mill and Lumber company Of Hamil-
ton, Ohio, and will leave early next
week to- take charge. The enterprise
is new one capitalized at 100000.
Mr.. Finan has one-fourth interest. A
modern mill with individual motors
on all machines will be installed. The
foundations for the buildings are be-
ing laid now. The mill will be run
ming within ninety days.
Mr.. Finan has had much experience
in mill work. He owned and operat-
ed a mill in the same city at one
time for Eve years. Besides the plant
at Hamilton the company will also
establish similar one at Dayton
this falh Mr.. Finan has been an eff
ficient man on the local contract work
and has made innumerable friends
here. He will be missed by his many
friends who wish him the best of sue
cess in the new enterprise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
WHEELER FAMILY RE-
UNION AT LONG LAKE

Among the old settlers of Orleans
township were the Wheeler families,
who came there in 1914 and 1845
along with Albert Dorr, Thos. Neap,
VIM. Bradley, Samuel Raby and 9TH
ers.
Warner Wheeler passed away sew
eral years ago. Had he lived until
the second day Of August, 1916, he
would have been 100 years old. There
are lot of survivors along the line
of the Wheelers and it was propos-
ed by some of them that the one
hundredth anniversary 70 Warner
Wheeler's birth be celebrated in a
family reunion on that date at Long
Lake. There were about forty pres
ent-children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
The day was spent in visiting, eat
ing, boating and bathing, and it was
proposed hereafter to make it an an
nual affair.
Four children are still living and
all were present: William and Fred
Wheeler of Orleans; Mrs. Mary
Brothers of Howard City and Mrs. o..
Fox of Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
DILDINE SCHOOL RE-
UNION AUGUEST 23

A reunion of the Dildine School AS
sociation will be held at the Dildine
school house in Easton, Ionia coun-
ty, Michigan, on Wednesday, August
%, 1916, at noon. AS usual, a bas-
ket picnic will be a feature, each
family or group of persons bringing
their own provisions also knives,
forks, spoons, and all dishes except
plates and cups; the committee ON
entertainment will provide plates,
cups, lemonade, and ice cream. A
contribution of fifty cents per family
will be asked for incidental expenses.
Participants from such a distance as
to make it seriously inconvenient 10
bring their own provisions, will be
entertained, as at previous reunions.
All who expect to attend this re-
union are urgently requested SO to
inform the chairman Of the committee
on entertainment, O. +. Newton, GOT
West Main street, Ionia Michigan, at
the earliest possible date. stating the
probable number in each party. Lack
of this information greatly increases
the difficulties of the committee. Of
the persons expecting to be present,
if those living at a distance who
will be in Ionia on the morning of the
reunion, will inform Mr.. Newton, an
attempt will be made to arrange for
transportation from the city to the
school house.
A brief program rs expected to be
a feature of the reunion. A high de-
gree of interest in these reunions has
been manifested since the organiza-
tion of the association, and all the
reunions have been heartily enjoyed.
All are eligible to membership who
have been neither teachers or pupils
in the Dildine school in the years to
or including 1910.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF.
DEATH BY P. BLASSEN

An accident occurred on the rail-
road south of Smyrna Saturday
morning which came near costing Pet
er Blassen, one of the old and re-
spected farmer residents of that vic
Unity, his life.
Mr.. Blassen was driving his horse
and carriage from his farm to Smyr-
ma and when at the crossing near Ed.
Condon's farm, the morning passen-
ger train from Grand Rapids bore
down upon him striking the rig and
smashing the carriage into pieces.
Mr.. Blassen was thrown bodily
about forty feet, fortunately landing
on the side of the track, and the horse
was instantly killed, being dragged
nearly forty rods along the track be-
fore the train was stopped.. Mr..
Blassen was taken into the home of a
nearby neighbor and DIR. Penton of
Smyrna was hurriedly summoned. The
doctor found that aside from a few
bruises about the head and ankle and
a slight bruise on his back, there was
no serious injury. Mr.. Blassen's es-
cape from death was considered mir
aculous. "
DIR. Pinkham was also called to the
Blassen home, Mrs. Blassen being
overcome by the shock. 1t is given
out blythe physicians that he will re-
cover and be out again soon. Mr..
Blassen is a brother of Theodore
Blassen Of this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
SILAS WARD BOUGHT
FIRST BOX OF CHERRIES

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Caldwell have
one of the finest cherry farms in this
part of the county. 1t is on the State
road near Cooks Corners, the trees
which were set few years ago, are
now getting into the bearing age. 1t
is expected that next year they will
reap a rich harvest from the fruit.
They picked several bushels of fruit
this year and the first quart box full
picked was taken by Silas Ward, who
by an agreement made with Mrs.
Caldwell several years ago, gave
twenty-five cents for it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell purchased
the land and set the orchard as gift
to their son, Harold. which will un-
doubtedlysbecome fine source of re-
venue for him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
LOU M. CURTIS Is
BACK FROM THE WEST

Lou NJ. Curtis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney c. Curtis, arrived home and
surprised his people last week. Mr..
Curtis has been West for the past six
years, leaving here after having
worked in the stores of f. c. Lloyd
and Jensen & Wheeler. He went to
Pullman, Washington, where until re-
Gently he was in business for himself.
Since disposing of the aforesaid, he
made trip to California and New
Mexico. Mr.. Curtis intends remain
ing here for while and will open a
branch Office of the Retail Credit and
Collection Association, of which he
is a member.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
FORM Err BELDiNG MAN
DYING IN LANSING

Arthur Bailey, a former resident
of this city, familiarly known at the
time is "Art" Bailey, is reported very
ill in Lansing with his death but a
matter of short time.
+ The Portland Review says:.aThis
will be sad news for, Mr.. Bailey's
friends in Portland, where, few
years ago, ne was doing a good busi-
ness in the bakery and directing the
Portland base ball team. Since leav-
ing this town he has worked at the
bakers trade in several places, but
poor health has been against him and
he finally had TO give up. The fam
lily have resided in Lansing several
months"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Kelly were
given a reception at their home on
Pleasant street in honor of their
honor Of their marriage which took
place last Saturday. Mr.. Kelly was
equal TO the occasion and set up. the
candy and cigars to the boys and girls
and congratulated them on their sue
cess as musicians, songsters and
noise-makers.
Mr.. Kelly and his bride, Mrs. Ida
Russell, will continue TO reside in the
city and are receiving the congratula-
tions Of their friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Will Attend Family Reunion

Baxter Strong left Tuesday for
Burlington, Michigan, to attend the
was held there Wednesday. Mr.. Strong
went by the way of lonia, where he
was organized about hve years ago
and each year the number in attend
takes in all the Strongs who desire
to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
BAND CONCERT WILL BE
GIVEN AUGUST 18TH

Following is the program for the
next band concert to be held Wednes-
day evening, August 16:
1. March -. Hero of the Isthmus"
2. "Are You from Dixie" ....
Popular Song
3. "Oloha-Oe". Hawaiian Love Song
a. "Old Settlers on Parade. ...
5. March .... Washington Post"
6. yankee Patrol" ........
z. Overture Hunter and Hermit"
8. March .........."T "Thunderer"
y. Selection .............. aust
10. "Star Spangled Banner. ..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Sunday School Picnic

The annual picnic of the Baptist
Sunday school will be held at Halls
landing, Long Lake, next Friday. All
members Of the school are invited,
and requested to bring well-filled bas-
kets. Conveyances will be at the
church at seven-thirty to take all to
the grounds who do not have other
means of going. Be sure to be on
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Another Chautauqua Assured

Over one hundred signers have
been secured on the guarantee for
another Redpath Chautauqua in
Belding in 1917. This city has
had three assemblies and has liked
them better each time. The event
is no longer an experiment but a
reality and an annual event. 1t
Is backed by the best people Of
the community and every citizen
of Belding should be ashamed to
Withhold his or her name from the
list of Chautauqua boosters. IL
Is the biggest and best educational
feature that il is possible for this
city to get at the price.
The contract has been left with
G. F.. Wortley awaiting the sig
natures of everyone who wishes to
signify their support.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

Because Of the chautauqua and 9TH
er meetings of interest the regular
noon luncheon of the board Of com
merce has been postponed until Aug
ust %. The date for the farmers
entertainment of the town people at
the farm home of Mrs. o. A. hummer
has been set for Thursday, August 81.
It is expected that the stores Of the
city will be closed on that day. Fur
ther details will be announced later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

Tho Belding Masonic lodge has
been summoned to Greenville for a
lodge of instruction to be held there
Tuesday evening, September II. Tru-
FAINT and Grattan lodges have also
attend and a good time is assured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09
Rrotber Killed in War

Mrs. John Griffith of this place has
just received the sad news of the
death Of her brother, Walter Jenkins,
in England, who was a soldier in the
English army in France. He was
kill in the great drive made by the
allied armies in France on July 3,
1916. He lived at Caergurle, Eng
land. Mr.. Jenkins leaves wife and
seven children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

The annual picnic of the Washing
ton Club will be held at Whitefish
Lake Tuesday, August is. Dinner
will be served by Mr.. Hart. All who
plan to attend will please notify
George Wagner on or before Satur-
day, August IL, so that meals and
transportation may be arranged for.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

The Farmers Social Band will hold
their annual picnic August 16 in the
clay park. All members expected to
be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

tuc circulation nvOhs
Of the Banner are open to
Inspection at Amy Time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-08-09

A ninety-six per cent cir
citation in BeldinG and
trade territory
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-17

said. For him there IL no hope. Quick"
They spranE back only just in time.
The outside wall OF the nous. fell wit-
terrible crash. The room which they
mac quilted was blotted now out OF eN-
lstence. Prom right and left. In all d.
the flashing OF lights and little knots OF
hurry ing people
terday 1 should have regretted the pass
ing OF brave enemy. To-day 1 hail
Win JOY the death OF brute"
The baroness. who had been sitting
upon garden seat. sobbing. came softiV.
up TO them. She laid her fingers upon
fttSrs arm imploringly.
You viii not leave me friendsless 90
she begged The papers 1 promised YOU
are here"
she tapped her forehead.
Madame. Peter answered. Il have no
wish To know them. Years ago 4 zwore
that the passing OF Bernsdine should
mark my own retirement from the world
NY word. Tonight Bernsdine il dead.
ishcd."
The baroness began to sob again.
Ana l thought that you were "A man
shc moan"d. so gallant. so honorable
Madame" Sagrange interviewed I
snail commend y on to the pension list OF
the Double-Four."
1t Is not money only want she
whispered. her eyes following Peter
Sograuge shook his head
You have never seen the Baroness de
Grost" he asked her.
But no."
All Sogrange murmured
our escort. madame. Is IA your service
SO far as London"
Copyright. 1919. by the Associated
Literary PressD
NIhe End)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-17
viii Issue Boot

The Board Of Managers OF the Kings
Daughters Day Nursery. has been &C.
cupied these many weeks. on mater
lal for a book regarding that insti.
tuition. and the scope Of its achieve
ments. This volume will in detail tell
of the work not only "a regards the
comfort and care Of the TINY inmates
hut also OF the nursery. which is real.
~ more than the name implies. and
does splendid duty as neighborhood
house where assemblies OF various
sorts are held the people Of that vicin.
ity meeting here for many instructive
chats. as well as social gatherings.
The book is a complete and interest.
ing resume Of the institution since its
beginning. and shows its encouraging
growth. o. Is profusely illustrated and
makes very attractive history. which
will be off the press this week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-17
ENGAGEMENT OF
NOTE ANNOUNCED
MISS KATHERINE O'NEAI TO
MARRY MR.. CHARLES IAURIN
FOUTS
Pretty Wedding Scheduled For This
Evening When Miss Nettie Gutman
Becomes the Bride of Mr..
Glenn Branum.

The engagement Of Miss katherine
ONeal. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J W.
ONeal of Brookside. 10 Mr. Charles
Laurin Fouts of Massillon. Ohio. is an
nounced and Will terminate In a pretty
nome wedding some time during MAY.
This Will be- attended with particular
interest as Miss O'Neal is a charming
member OF large circle. and ha,
many friends In this city. being an
alumna OF Mt. de Chantal academy and
also member Of the Mt de Chantal
Study club.
Mr.. Fouts who has visited here fire.
quently. Is also we'll known. and holds
a prominent position with the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie Railroad company.
az the offices In Massillon. TO which
city he Will take his bride 10 live.