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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

dictate light soil, but sandy land is
not found south of the Ohio river as
far as we have been Towards noon
we came into more rolling country
and at noon stopped half an hour to
rest in an old slashing, where hun
dreds of acres had been cut over and
the timber burned into charcoal for
use in an iron foundry a few miles
ahead. At 1870 p. M, we stopped for
half hour to make a bridge across
creek. At 2:30 we passed the
foundry, which was partly demolish-
ed. l went to the hill where the iron
ore had been taken out, and then
took look at the foundry. In the lat
ter were three boilers forty feet long
above and below was the engine and
blowing machinery. The furnace was
twenty-five feet square at the bottom
and tapered up some thirty feet high.
The walls were Of brick and seven or
eight feet thick. There was consid-
cradle pig iron laying around. The
roads were good now, being quite
gravelly and the train moved along
at a good rate. We made a good
days march, going about sixteen
miles and at 4:30 p. m, went into
camp close to a creek in the midst
of drizzling rain. We passed but
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
Sunday, January 8, 1866.


Orders came to be ready for the
march at $50 a. m. We were up at
4:30, had breakfast and before sun
rise were packed up and ready to
start. The troops commenced pass
ing quite early, but it was 7:30 be-
fore we pulled out. The morning
was cold and clear, the roads good
and we went along at a good pace.
The country is quite hilly, but the
road followed a ridge or valley so
that it was not very rough. The soil
was clay as usual, but filled with
gravel, which makes good roads. We
passed through Waynesboro, about
one-half mile from camp and stopped
an hour at noon for dinner and at
4:30 went into camp within two
miles Of Clifton on the Tennessee riv-
err, having marched fourteen miles.
We made camp in the woods, but in
a good dry place.
Monday. January 9, 1865.
1t rained some last night, and as
we got no orders to move, / did not
get up until after daylight. After
having breakfast l wrote a letter
home, then made an axe helve and
put in the axe, etc. 1t rained stead
lily all day, but not very hard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
NEIeHBoRHooD NEWS
Boy Lost for Ten Years

st. JohnS.-MrS. Jesse Armstrong,
whose husband has been employed on
the farm of George Kelch, is trying
to find the whereabouts of her broth
er, Chester Jones, aged 16, whom she
has not seem for ten years and has
heard from only twice.
She received a letter from him
about a week ago, in which he express
ed desire to see her and family, as
well as his mother and little brother.
There was no clue in the letter, how
ever, as to the boys whereabouts. The
return address on the letter had been
carefully cut out.
Mrs. Armstrong said that ten years
ago, the boys father, Lewis Jones, was
living with his wife and four children
in a lumber camp at Thompsonville
Benzie county. AS the father was not
physically able to care for the chill
dren as they should be cared for, Luz
Their, aged ID, Ethel, aged IL and
Chester, aged 6 were taken by the
county agent to Coldwater. The two
elder ones were soon placed in homes
and all trace of the youngest brother
lost.
The father was killed few weeks
later by falling tree and the moth
er left destitute with a two-months-
old baby. She has worked since that
time to get means to care for her chill
dren, and is now able to do so, but
cannot find her son, Chester.
The oldest son is employed at the
Mason factory and the daughter,
Ethel, married to Jesse Armstrong.
The mother, now Mrs. Catherine Jones
Newcomb, of Allegan county, since
she received a letter from her lost
son at about the same time as Mrs.
Armstrong heard from him, is almost
insane because she cannot find the
boy and it is said that she threatens
to drown herself if she doesn't find
tho how
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

the life Of Mr.. Halbert, who 10 an
uncle Of J. B. Halbert, Of this village.
Mr.. Halbert was . resident Of Mich
igan for number Of years, living at
Palo from 1868 to 1887. Since that
time he has made his home at Port
vile, New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

Portland.--Mrs. Anna Pierce,
lifelong resident of Portland, died
suddenly at her home in the western
part of the village. She had been in
poor health for about two years, but
was able to get around until the time
of her death. She was found dead in
bed by Miss Caroline Wilson, who
was staying at the Pierce home and
Norton Green, who had called on
business. Mrs. Pierce was still alive
at four O'Clock. for she got up at that
time to attend to the fire, at the same
time holding a short conversation
with Miss Wilson, who was in an adj
joining room.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27
The Mistake Of HE Life.

The Mistake Of His Life.
Differs What's wrong today? Yoa
look blue.
Bluffers-l'll never forgive myself. ]
kicked a caller out OF my house last
night.
Huh. I kicked many one. Young
fellow. supposeT'
mo; past middle age"
"Well. these old dodgers have no
business coming round sparkling young
girls. kicked out one Of that sort
last week."
Eyes. but I've found out that this
man wasn't after my daughter. He
was after my mother-in-law."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-12-27

obleville.-Farmer in this vicin-
ity who were fortunate enough to
have a good crop Of beans this year
are rejoicing at the high price they
bring. Theodore Merwin, a prosper
Gus farmer south of the village,
brought in the record breaking load,
it bringing him for the one load $732.
That is record he believes cannot
be beaten.
Celebrates One Hundredth Birthday
Palo.--On Thursday, December Ia,
Asa Ellinwood Halbert of Portville,
New York, celebrated the one hun
dredth anniversary of his birth. The
Evening Tribune Of Hornell, N. Y, of
a recent date, gives full account Of
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

This institution is not only engaged IN
the selling Of goods purchased at whole
sale in Chicago, New York and elsewhere,
but also in the manufacture of different
articles. In the production of these goods,
nothing is used that does not meet every
requirement Of the pure food laws Of the
country, and the Divine laws Of the King
dom of God
One Of the most important Of these man
ufactured products is Zion Shortening,
tons of which are shipped every year to
Zion families all over this land. Zion s
position regarding swine's flesh and the
use Of lard in cooking, is well known. 1t
has been proven scientifically that many
| ailments and humors Of the blood are
traceable to this source Not only Zion
people, who desire their children to be
clean and healthy in their bodies, but
scores of other families, having no con-
nection with the organization, are now
using Zion Shortening in their homes
regularly.
A price list for the mail order business
is issued by Zion Stores, which includes,
in addition to the above, other articles
such as beef bacon, peanut butter, pure
candies, Zion cereals, baking powder and
starch Zion Cereal is used as a substi-
tute for tea and coffee; but instead of
being injurious in it's effects, it is whole
some, nutritious and beneficial.
Whenever people place an order with
Zion Stores they are patronizing an insti-
tuition which will use the profits, not for
selfish purposes, but for the extension Of
the Kingdom Of God. People need not
think that because they are located ten,
five hundred or two thousand miles from
Zion City, they cannot give Zion Stores
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

their patronage Mail order facilities in
this age are very great, and the managers
Of the various departments will be glad
to give them every attention, in answer to
their correspondence.
Located in the same building with the
store is the Zion Bank, which was form
erly run as a part of this institution. It's
business in time, however, grew to such
proportions that it became necessary to
organize it into separate institution A
general banking business is done, and it's
customers are located in various states
throughout the country.
Zion people, wherever situated, can de-
post their funds either in a savings ac-
count or for checking purposes, and can
rest assured that the money will be used
for the extension Of the Kingdom Of God,
and not for wrong or illegitimate pur-
poses. Three per cent. is allowed on saw
ings accounts; collections are also made.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

Receiver was accountable The Receiver
1907 and 1908, but the administration
which came into power in Zion City in
1909, although levying and collecting the
tax regularly, steadfastly neglected and
refused to pay the interest on the bonds
In 1911 the assets Of DR.. Dowie, including
these bonds, were sold by the Receiver,
and Wilbur Glenn Voliva by intermediate
conveyances, became the beneficial owner
thereof, and the opposing city administra-
ton, still being in power, continued to re
fuse to pay the interest Mr.. Voliva, in
1913, brought suit against the city for the
interest due on the unpaid interest cou-
pons, and interest on the deferred interest
and recovered judgment therefor, in a
total sum, including interest, Of $50, 72629
During the time the interest had not
been paid, the collected items therefor,
and for the sinking fund had been
used by the city for general purposes, I'M
til there remained only $6,12500 in the
interest fund.- and $4,5000O in the sink
ing fund, total Of $1O,625OO By an
order Of the City Council, to prevent the
borrowing Of so much money and the
levylng Of so great special tax in one
lump to pay this jud gment, the
$4,000 in the sinking fund, not being
then required for it's intended purpose,
was ordered used. Hence it was that the
$ll 100000 in the sinking fund was used
to the advantage Of the city
In the levy of 1915, the city included
the item required for sinking fund pur-
poses by the original bond ordinance,
$4,000 with the interest $1,75000, a
total Of $4,000.
When the Township Collector began
his work in February or March, this year,
certain tax payers objected to 100000 Of
this sinking fund tax, alleging that the
general appropriation bill called for only
Sl,5OO.O0, and further opposed the whole
sinking fund portion Of the tax, on the
theory that the city had already collected
for sinking fund 81 100000, already
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
CITY HALL BOND TAX MATTER rs
ADJUSTED

In 1905 the City Of Zion authorized and
issued bonds to the amount Of $35, 900, for
the purpose of procuring land and build
ings for city purposes The original or
dinance authorized special annual tax
levies for the years 1905 to 1914, both in
elusive, Of $4,000 for each year, the same
to be used to pay interest. For the year
1915 levy of $5,250.O0 was authorized
to produce $4,000 for interest and 49,
10000 to retire seven bonds Of $4,000
each, maturing April l, 1916.
The City Council, beginning with the
year 1907 and for the years 1908, 1909,
1910 1912, and 1913,-six years also
levied 81 10000 for each year, and for the
years 1911, 100000, making a total of
81 100000 for a sinking fund to retire
bonds when they should mature. The
said bonds, when issued, were turned over
to John Alex Dowie, in payment for the
City Hall and other property to the south
thereof as far as Twenty ninth Street, and
these bonds were pledged by Dr. Dowie
as collateral security to a loan and when
the Receiver took possession Of Dr.
Dowie s assets, these bonds, consequently,
formed part of the property for which the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
ZION MEMBER, EN- ROUTE TO ZION
CITY, REMOVED FROM STEAMSHIP

The following occurrence brings the
war, with all its attendant horrors, home
to every Zion man and woman, with vivid
force. Many readers have, no doubt, read
Of the steamship China being boarded in
midpacific, some weeks ago, by the British,
all German passengers aboard being re-
moved.
In a letter written by Apostle Francis
NJ. Royal, dated January 10, 1916, he
stated that Mr.. A. H. Bach, who is a
member Of Zion and who is a great great
grandson Of the famous musician. Bach.
together with his son, was leaving Shang
hal, China, on February Is, via the steam
ship China, for Zion City, being due to
arrive at San Francisco on March z.
In letter received from Deacon James
H. Crosby, Of 1925 18th Avenue, Fruit
vale, California, dated March II, he said :
'The steamship China did not arrive
until March 10, being three days late.
am very sorry to inform you that our
dear brother Bach, and son, were among
the unfortunate Germans whom the Eng
lish took at sea, which you no doubt read
Of at the time. It seems they took every
male German on board, with the exception
of one, he being paralytic.
"They informed me, however, that we
need have no worry about them, for they
were being cared for in the very best
manner. | had the satisfaction Of talking
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
WILBUR GLENN VOLIVA

mer, Of 2918 Gilboa Avenue, for several
days this past week.
Miss Charlotte Steel, who has been visit
ing her brother, Mr.. Ralph Steel, and fam
lily, in Zion Home, for the past six weeks.
left on March Is, for Ell Paso Texas, where
she expects to make her future home.
Persons can now give trial Introductory
subscriptions, for ten weeks, to the Theo
crat, for 10 cents, if sent to persons liv-
ing IN the T. S., or for 25 cents, if sent to
persons in Canada or foreign country.
A force of eight men are now engaged
IN putting in the new oven for the new
plant OF Zion Baking Industry, which is
rapidly assuming shape The second floor,
which is supported by steel posts filed
with cement, is now also being laid.
MIR. Joseph Peter, Of Benton Harbor.
Michigan, was visitor in Zion City sew
eral days last week.
rather phenomenal snow storm. ac-
companied by a strong north wind, struck
Zion City on last Wednesday morning.
several inches Of snow falling within a
very short time. While the blizzard was
raging, heavy peals Of thunder shook the
houses. The previous day had been mild
and spring-like
Mrs. nj. A. Landphere and Mrs. A. J.
Paul, both of Zion Home, returned on
March 16, after having been away week,
doing Restoration Work at Cutler and
Burlington, Indiana. They put out 25O
Leaves of Healing, besides quantity of
messages, and received one subscription to
the Leaves of Healing.
Mr. Thomas B. Brownlee, manager of the
scrim and curtain department of the John
V. Farwell Company, Chicago, accompan-
led by Mr.. Peterson, assistant manager,
and Mr.. Merritt, salesman, for the same
firm, visited Zion Apron and Handker
chief Factory, one day this past week.
They expressed their pleasure with the
sanitary and pleasant conditions existing
in the factory.
Mr.. Thomas j. Riley, of Livingston
Manor, N. Y, was the guest of his cousin,
Mrs. Theodore Dreyer, last Saturday and
Sunday, attending the Bible School and
the afternoon service in Shiloh Taber-
nacle on Lord s Day.
Zion Meat Market has installed a new,
up-to-date meat slicing machine, which is
great saver Of time and material. A
Continued on last page)
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the building was remOdeled and enlarged,
business growing so rapidly that it had
become necessary to double the store s
capacity. In 1902 the building was en-
larged to it's present size.
Zion Department Store is the largest
and one of the most important institutions
in Zion City. 1t was the intention of the
founder of Zion City that there should be
but one great trading center in the com
munity, intended as a headquarters from
which the people could obtain their sup
plies.
The Zion Stores have now grown until
they carry stock Of from $4,000 to $780,
900, and employ force Of 100 co-workers.
The annual sales for the year 1914 reached
the very large total Of $40, 90204; for
the year 1915, the sales were $444.895.99
Notwithstanding the fact that on Novem-
Der l, the feed store, creamery depart
ment, fuel yards and blacksmith shop, all
of which had previously been run as de-
partments Of the stores, were organized
into separate institutions. Had these re-
manned as departments Of the store during
the remainder of the year, the volume of
sales for 1915, would have shown a very
year.
The institution now has twenty three
departments, at the head Of each being a
man who believes in the principles, prac-
tees and purposes Of Zion, and who has
consecrated his life to the filing Of his
individual part in the building up and es-
Enlistment Of Kingdom of God city.
The work is thoroughly organized in
every detail, each manager being sup
ported by assistants who are trained to
their duties, and who concentrate upon
their particular lines Of work. 1t is the
object of Zion Stores to carry complete
and up-to-date line Of merchandise, select
ed with great care, in order to meet the re-
quirements Of every customer.
Zion people have shown great loyalty to
this institution-nOt only those residing in
Zion City, but many families living at a
distance, articles of various kinds being
shipped to all parts of the country, and
even to foreign lands, in response to mail
orders
While conditions over the country, dur
ing the past two or three years, have been
discouraging to many merchants, God has
continually blessed and prospered Zion
Department Store.
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expended, as shown above, and commended
that the city should replace from it's gen
eral tax this item. Quite number Of tax
payers declined to pay their taxes until
the status Of this sinking fund should be
fixed 1t must be remembered that the
present city administration has never been
averse to replacing said fund, but was
waiting suitable time in which to do so,
so long as it were done before the final
bonds matured However, a suit was start
ed in the Circuit Court by some objecting
tax payers, praying an injunction restrain
ing the collector from collecting, under
any circumstance, anything in excess of
81 10000 account Of the bond sinking
fund levy, and asking for an order di-
recting the city, out of its general taxes,
to replace said 81 100000 in said fund
at the rate of 100000 year.
The city filed an answer to this bill, adj
hitting the facts, and consenting to the
replacement Of said fund from it's general
tax, as stated, and now that all parties
seem to understand the situation fully,
the collector is busy collecting all the
taxes The city administration, while hav-
inc to exercise the closest economy on
every hand, no doubt will be able to devise
proper ways to meet every contingency.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
LOCAL ITEMS

Mr.. J. Hirsch, of Chicago, was guest
at Zion Home on last Tuesday and We'd
nesday
Zion Senior Orchestra will accompany
the General Overseer to Chicago, on next
Lord s Day, March 26.
Miss Esther Swanson has now accepted
position in the cracker and cookie de-
partment Of Zion Baking Industry.
Mrs. B. Bergman, Of Austin Illinois,
was guest for three days in Zion Home,
this past week.
Miss Clara M. Kurrasch, of 3112 Enoch
Avenue, has been added to the office force
of Zion Apron and Handkerchief factory.
Mrs. E. J. Kelly, Of Detroit, Michigan, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Katherine Die
bold, in Zion Home She intends to re-
main several weeks.
Mr.. H. G. Reed, Of 29O9 Gabriel Avenue
returned, last week, from Celina, Ohio,
where he had been staying for about three
months.
A birthday surprise party was given to
Mrs. Henry F. Swanson, at her home, 1904
Elizabeth Avenue, on March H. Several
Chicago relatives were present
About twenty-five young ladies sur
prised Mrs. Wells Thurston, at her home
2811 Ezekiel Avenue, on last Monday even
ing, that being the occasion Of her birth
day.
Mr.. Arthur Mole, of Zion Photographic
Studio, attended the annual convention OF
the Eastman School Of Photography, held
in the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, three
days Of this week.
Zion Apron and Handkerchief Factory
has just received a new overlook machine
which puts picot edge on handkerchiefs
this kind of finish being very popular just
at the present time.
! Mrs Annie Knouse, who has been stay
ing at Zion Home for several weeks, left
on last Wednesday, for her home at Mus
catine, Iowa, stopping en- route at Pekin
Illinois, to visit her daughter
Mrs Maggie Edwards, of Ames, Iowa
Mrs William Brammer, of Coon Rapids
Iowa, and Mrs. Susan Lever, Of Dedham
Iowa, were guests Of Mrs. Caroline Bran
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
INTRODUCTORY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
The 1heocrat

Introductory subscriptions (that is, to
entirely new subscribers) will be received
for THE THEOCRAT at the following rates
for ten weeks:
In the United States. 10 cents
In Canada and Foreign Countries 20 cents
There is great field for a clean, truth
full Zion newspaper. An earnest, united eff
fort on the part of all officers, members and
friends of Zion, i'm response to this PROPOSE
ton, will mean that the subscription list for
THE THEOCRAT VIII be greatly built up
and extended.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
GROWTH OF ZION INSTITUTIONS
AND INDUSTRIES DEPARTMENT
STORE
Twenty Three Departments = Business
Steadily Increasing = Mail Order
Business Done in Many States

We present, in this issue of The Theo-
GRAFT, picture of lions first store build
ing, erected in Zion City. This store
opened on March II, 1901, with force of
three employees. The building was an old
machine shop that was moved to it's present
location, at the corner of 9th Street and
Elijah Avenue, now having lost its iden-
tity in the Confectionery department of
the present store.
Later, in the summer of the same year,
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to one poor lady whose husband was just
snatched from her arms She said: plead
ings were in vain, they just acted like a
bunch Of pirates, with their. guns, pistols,
handouts, etc.
eve are earnestly praying that God
will see fit to bring it to pass that they will
joicing"
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eve are delighted to have these visitors
here tonight. We appreciate your visit,
and l trust that our business relations in
the future, will be very pleasant, and that
we shall prove ourselves honest and capa-
BILE business men throughout, and that you
will be willing and pleased to transact
business with us.
The benediction was then pronounced.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

With the SCOOP M Service in Central Zion Tabernacle Michigan
Avenue and 26h Street, Chicago Lords Day. March &C. 1916 the
General Oveseer will complete months of his months
paign Chicago He will Preach Chicago Lords Day. in
Guiding Lords Day. July End with the exception of Easter Lords Day.
April 23rd.
Evening journal., 1916-05-31

graduating into nothing at lower
edge: fold lap through center, fell
remaining edge over seam. Turn lap
under the right slashed edge and
stitch the upper edges Of lap and
front. from neck edge TO large 20"
left side) to extend. finish for a
closing. Gather upper edge OF front
and back between double "TT" per
forations. and make 2 rows Of gath
ers below, IL inch apart. Slash front
near under-arm edge. between small
20" perforations. Join ? pocket sec
tions leaving an opening at upper
part between small 20" perforations
sew TO the opening in front section.
Sew yoke TO upper edges Of front and
back as notched drawing gathers to
fit. Close under-arm seam as notch
ed. Turn a hem at lower edge OF
dress on small 20" perforations.
Gather the sleeve on upper cross.
line of small 20" perforations and
.1ss inches above. Close seam as
notched. sew in armhole as notched
small 20" perforation at shoulder
seam. easing in any fulness.
Trim the dress with buttons. II
they are made OF black satin and are
very tiny, they give a very smart
finish to the frock.