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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
MRS. WILLIAM BORING BURIED
Special TO the Telegraph

Iewisberry, March 15.-Funeral
services for Mrs. William Boring, who
died ON Sunday at her home in Bald
IIilI, were held this morning in the
Emmanuel church near Lewisberry.
Mrs Roring, prior TO her marriage,
was Miss Aida Bailets. She was aged
33 years, and is survived by husband
and seven children. Russell. Walter,
George, Richard, Mary, Fairy and
Mabel, her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bailets, of Lewisberry. and
two brothers. Ward OF Harrisburg and
Charles of New Cumberland.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
SERMON TO LoDGENIEN

Enola, Pa, March 10. - The Rev,
d. NJ. oyer. pastor of the First United
Brethren church of Enola, will preach
a special sermon to the fraternal or
ganizations of Enola on Sunday night,
March &c. Invitations are being sent
out to the members of the various
lodges. A program of special music
will be arranged.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Special to the Telegraph

Marietta, March is. - Sylvania
council, No. II, Sons and Daughters
of Liberty to-day celebrated their
eighteenth anniversary. in the hall of
the o. u. A. NJ. Councils from Ian
caster and Wrightsville were in at
tendance. Music was a feature. and
refreshments were served.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
NIITRDERER, FOUND INSANE

Pottsville, Pa, March 15.-After a
trial of ten days Salvatore Cozzantino,
who murdered Alphonso Barona, with
whom he boarded, only few yards
from the courthouse last December,
Yesterday was found to be insane. The
Jury, under instructions from Judge
Brumm did not pass upon the defen-
dant's guilt. Cozzantino will be sent
to an insane asylum for the remainder
of his life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
ATTEMPTS LIFE IN PRISON CELL

Danville, Pa. March Is. - Lewis
Smoyer. accused of horse stealing in
court here, attempted to commit sui
eide. When Sheriff Waite went to
take Smoyer from his cell and escort
him to the courtroom the official
found his prisoner lying on the floor
of his cell unconscious, in the center
of a pool of blood. The man had cut
his throat with an old razor. He will
recover and will be sentenced later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
FRATERNITY HOUSE ROBBED


Carlisle, Pa. March 15.-Charged
with rifHing the house of the Alpha
Chi Rho fraternity here and taking
$44, a revolver and other articles,
Shepherd Moore, colored janitor of the
building, has been arrested and held
for a hearing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
WILD GEESE GO NORTH
.Stecial % Mc TcIegrdbh

Mechanicsburg, Pa, March %. -
Spring made it's appearance yesterday
in Mechanicsburg when the robins,
blue birds and grackles were seen in
large numbers and sang and chirped
noisiIy. A. large flock of wild geese
passed over the town, flying north.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
LIGHTNING HITS SCHOOL
NINE PERSONS STUNNED
Sbccial 10 the Telegrath

Hazleton, Pa, March 15.-A Hazle-
ton township school teacher and eight
of her pupils were stunned this aft
ernoon when lightning accompanying
the years first thunder storm here hit
the Peace street building during the
recess period.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
WATER SUPPLY SHORT

Tower City, Pa, March Is. - For
nearly three days the people of this
place and vicinity had to rely on the
springs and old-time pumps. The
water in the reservoir was so low that
it could not supply the people. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
ILLEGAL CAR RIDERS KILLED

Williamsport, Pa, March 10
George Rhoads, of Lock Haven, and
B. II. Turner, of Galeton, were fatally
injured when run down by a light en-
gine in the New York Central rail-
road yards at Newberry Junction yes
terday. The men were illegal car
riders.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
Y. NJ. C. A. FOR LEWISToWN

Lewistown, Pa, March 15.-Lewis-
town is to have a Y. M. c.. A. Busl-
nessmen and ministers of the town
have declared themselves as in favor
of such an institution and the work
of securing sufficient funds will be-
gin at once. Several good locations
are available for building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
BELL:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
TIME TABLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad

In Effect June q. 1915.
TRAINS leave Harrisburg
For winchester and Martinsburg at
SOB. s7:52 q. M, %3:4O p. m.
For Hagerstown Cham bersburg, Car
Isle, Mechanicsburg and intermediate
stations at s5:o3, s7:52, "11:53 a. M.
Additional trains for Carlisle and
Mechanicsburg at 9:48 a. m. 2:16. 1926,
6:30, 9:35 p. m.
For Dillsburg at 5:03, s7:52 and
%Daily. All other trains daily except
Sunday. II. A. RIDDLE,
j. II. TONGE. G. p. A.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT
Special to the TeIegrdb

McVeytown, Pa, March Is. - Gal
braith Brothers gave an entertain
ment in the Presbyterian Church
Monday night, to q crowded house.
and they recently appeared in the
Methodist Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
MINER FATALLY INJURED
Special to Me TcIcgrdfh

Tower City. Pa. March 15.-Barney
Coucher. of Wiconisco. while at work
at West Brooksidc Colliery was fatally
injured by n prop falling on him and
died shortly afterward. lie is sur
viVed by his wife and two children.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15

day evening a birthday surprise party
was rendered Henry Miller in honor
of his S3rd birthday anniversary, held
at the home of his son, Dawson Mill
er. Most of Mr.. Miller's % grand
children and IA great-grandchildren
were present.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
GLASS GOOD SALE

Camp Hill, Pa, March Is. - Mrs
II. Musser's Sunday school class of
the Camp Hill Methodist Episcopal
church will hold a food sale on
Saturday March 25 for the benefit of
the church,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
MAN ENDS LIFE WITH POISON
.Sbeeial to the Telegraph

Sharon, Pa, March Is. Harry
Kirkland, aged 20, committed suicide
yesterday by swallowing poison. Kirk
land was unmarried.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
WILL GIVE CONCERT

Camp Hill, Pa, March Is. - The
Dickinson Glce and Mandolin Club
will give a concert in the High school
auditorium Thursday evening March
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15

company at once ordered the engineer
to begin pumping, but it was some
time before the supply was sufficient.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-03-15
SURPRISE ON SD BIRTHDAY

Special to the Telegraph
Annville, Pa, March Is. - On Mon
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
DON'T KICK ON TAXES
AFTER BEING SPREAD

Supervisor d. Kunz of Nashville,
has well written communication in
the Nashville News with reference to
the increase of taxes. He closes his
article with these sensible words.
"In closing, if / were asked how to
remedy conditions, / would advise
that in electing officers to make APP
preparations that we elect men who
are more interested in taxes than in
their own personal advancement, al
ways keeping in view the best inter-
ests of the people. Don't kick about
your taxes after they are spread, it
is too late then-look ahead. Do not
blame the supervisors-look higher.
Bonds must be paid, roads must be
kept in repair, schools must be kept
going, the poor doctored and kept
alive, if possible, the insane taken
care of and criminals tried. But we
do not need so many officers; reduce
the number of legislators by half and
have them meet every four years,
elect state and county officers for
four years, township officers for two
years and cut out half Of the cleo
tions."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
VERY PRETTY WEDDING
AT BRIDES HOME

A very pretty wedding occurred
Friday, February 18th at the home of
Edgar Kilborn in Otisco township,
when Miss Mira Kilborn and Mr..
Jacob VanWagoner of Courtland
township, Kent county were united In
marriage in the presence of the near
relatives and personal friends.
The bride received numerous tok-
ems Of love from her friends, consist
ing of many pretty and useful pre-
sents given her.
Mr.. VanWagoner is a prosperous
farmer and he and his wife expect to
begin keeping house Immediately in
their pleasant home.
Both parties are members Of the
Free Methodist church, and Mrs. Van
Wagner will be greatly missed from
her place in the activities of the
church in Belding. The best wishes
of the the church go with them. Rev.
J. A. Hudnutt officiated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
WASHINGTON CLUB
HELD F|FT|ETH AN
N|VERSARY TUESDAY
HISTORY WRITTEN AT THIR-
TIETH ANNIVERSARY WAS
VERY INTERESTING

The Washington club held its an
nual meeting at Greenville Tuesday,
February % in Hotel Phelps. 1t was
the fiftieth anniversary of the birth
of that splendid organization which
has been identified so closely with
the social life of this community for
a half century.
Fifty years ago it came into being
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ashley in Oakfield and at each re-
curing 22nd of February since then
the club has met, new members hav-
ing been admitted until at the pre-
sent time the limit of membership,
$50, is nearly secured. At the thir-
tieth anniversary held twenty years
ago in Greenville, the following his
tory was written by the late c. c..
Merritt, for many years the secre-
tary of the club, and is particularly
interesting and appropriate at this
time:
"The war that desolated so many
homes from 1861 to 1865 was over.
The country that claims Washington
as it's father was once more united
and at peace The flag that Wash
ington defended was still ours and
floated over a nation of freemen. No
anniversary of the birth Of our ma
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
GRATTAN SILVER GREYS
HELD WINTER MEETING

The Silver Greys of Grattan held
their winter meeting at the Grange
hall, Wednesday, February 16. So
many members were sick that the at
tendance was not as large as usual.
About sixty sat down to a bountiful
dinner of chicken pie and everything
else that heart could wish. After
dinner the president, Mrs. Bowman,
called the meeting to order and very
pleasant hour was spent in song and
readings. Following this several per-
sons told of incidents Of the good old
pioneer days when their fathers and
mothers were struggling to convert
the wilderness into the pleasant homes
of today. Four of the members have
passed to the great beyond since the
August meeting.
About four o'clock the meeting ad-
journed until the third Wednesday in
August, when the members hope to
meet again at the same place for the
annual meeting and picnic.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
FUMES FROM COAL
STOVE ALMOST AS
PHYXIATE FAMILY
II. S. SIMMONS AND FAMILY
HAD VERY NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DEATH

II. S. Simmons, also his wife and
son. Vernie, were almost asphyxiated
in their home Tuesday morning by
fumes from their hard coal stove.
When discovered Mr.. Simmons was
barely able to crawl to window and
rap for help. 1t is supposed that the
feed door in the magazine of the stove
was not entirely closed and that the
gas escaped through the opening.
When the family awoke in the
morning Mrs. Simmons was sick and
unable to walk. Mr.. Simmons started
to assist her down stairs. When part
way down she was completely over
come with the fumes. He carried her
to a bed, when he too fell over ex-
hausted. About this time neighbor
chanced to go to the home and raped
at the door. Receiving no response
he turned away when he was called
to the window by Mr.. Simmons. Mr..
Simmons had been reused by the rap
ping and was able to get to the win
dow.
A doctor was promptly called and
the family was soon restored. 1t
would have required only short
time longer to have completely over
come all three persons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
DOLLAR DAY IN
BELO|NG WILL Be
BIG BARGAIN DAY
BELOW is PRINTED A LIST OF
MERCHANTS WHO WILL MAKE
SPECIAL(OFFERINGS

The stage is being set for Belongs
big Dollar Day, March IL. The merr
chants are cooperating with the board
of commerce in having all the details
conform to the one idea of making
March IL one big day in Belding for
residents, both of the city and the sur
rounding communities for many miles.
Among the features of the day Will
be a free lunch for all farmers and
their wives at Millard hall. The big
hall will be kept open all day and at
tendants will look after the free
checking Of parcels. Return post
cards are being sent out by the board
of commerce to ascertain the approx
mate number to be entertained. III
ali rural residents who do not receive
q card and who are expecting to come
to Belding on that day, Will SEND q
card to the board, stating how. many,
will come from the family, II VIII
facilitate the work of providing en-
tertainment. The stores OF the CITY
will put on big special sales on tnat
dav for one dollar. Articles worth
much more will be priced at one dol
lar fiat. Watch for their big announce
ments. They will have many features
to make the day interesting ana prohi-
able. 1t is.expected that new one DOL
lar bills will be in abundance to be
used in making change.
Much more will be said IN explain
ing Dollar Day next week. Below We
print list of the local merchants wnJ
will participate in Dollar Day anu hu
where Dollar Day bargains VIII DC
found: ro..or
Harry Lamb. f. C. Lloyd, Underwood
Rros'' Orlo Morse, Smith G. Whitney,
Geo. W. Thomas, Bracken & jonas
The Hub, Belding Hardware Co., Mil
Ter & Harris Furniture Co., M: L.
Willoughby, 7. Frank Ireland Co., Jen-
sen & Wheeler, H.. j. ConneIl, a a
Friedman, E. Chapple & Co., 7. H.
Hudson, DeVlieger & Son, II; Patter-
son. f E. Hudson, Ward & Schlegei'
Vim. Covert.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
THE JUGGERNAUT" AT
STAR THEATRE MARCH |

One of the most thrilling motion
pictures ever produced by the Vita
graph company will be shown in the
Star Theatre Wednesday evening,
March /. 1t is called "The Jugger-
naut," and is in five parts. The in
terest of the audience never wavers
from the start of the opening scenes
to the climax, when a heavy express
train crashes through the rotting tim
bers of tresle and plunges out of
sight i'm the~waters below. This scene
alone is said to have cost the company
5000, and it is undoubtedly the most
complete wreck scene ever staged.
"The Juggernaut" was written by
Donald /. Buchanan and produced by
Ralph w. Ince. The best of the Vita
graph stars were used in the cast,
which includes Anita Stewart, Julia
Swayne Gordon, Earle Williams, Will
liam Dunn, Eulalia Jensen, Frank Cur
rier, Raul Scardon and Jack Brawn.-
New York Journal of Commerce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

tion's hero had been more fitting for
the gathering of loyal hearts Tor a
day Of grateful rejoicing than Febru-
airy 22d, 1866. This fact was i'm
pressed upon the minds Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ashley, and they put the
patriotic sentiment into action by in
viting a number of their friends, who
were endeared to them by many ties
Of pioneer life, to be their guests and
help them to celebrate at their home
the one hundred and thirty-fourth
anniversary of Washington's birth.
In response to the desire so kindly
expressed by Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley
there were present at the Ashley
homestead the following persons: Mr..
ard Mrs. Westbrook Divine. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Green, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank King, Mr.. and Mrs. Alanson
King, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Holmes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Holmes, Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Putney end Miss
Jane Ashley.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Stockholm were
invited, but we're detained by the sud-
den illness of Mrs. Stockholm from
being present, and having their
names enrolled among the charter
members.
At two o'clock dinner was announc-
ed and the guests were soon seated
at the tables on which were spread
one Of those charming dinners for
which Mrs. Ashley is still famed. It
was a repast that not only appeased
hunger but kept the spirits of the
guests in touch with the times and
the occasion. With pleasing remin-
iscenses of the past, and grateful
expressions Of present peace, the af-
ternoon passed pleasantly, but swift
ly away, and the shades of evening
did not disperse this congenial COM
pany for they still fingered under the
hospitable roof, and the feast of
reason and flow Of soul" went on un-
til ten o'clock, when the host and
hostess announced that an oyster
supper was in readiness.
While partaking of this supper the
inspiration came to form q. club TO
meet every year, to enjoy each 9TH
er's society, dine and sup together,
and celebrate the birthday of George
Washington. This proposition, sug-
eested by Mrs. Ashley, struck a re-
sponsive chord in every heart, and a
resolution was passed that on each
recurring anniversary they would
(Continued on Page Five)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
UNDER ARREST
FOR EMBEZZLEMENI

Augusta Saxon, some time since a
resident of Lake Odessa, now. living at
Grand Ledge, was placed under arrest
there last Friday on an lonia county
warrant charging embezzlement. The
charge is preferred by Thomas Cooley.
an old and well-known resident Oh
lake Odessa, who claims that Mrs.
Saxon left taking with her $5,2OO IN
cash which had been given her by Mr.
Cooley. 4d -
The circumstances are understood 70
he that Mr.. Cooley made arrange.
ments with Mrs. Saxon to take care OF
him in his advancing years, and IN
consideration she was to have the
money. 1t is alleged that obtaining
the money she went to Grand Ledge
and failed to keep her part OF the
agreement and remain to care for Mr.
Cooley. o., CO
She was taken to Lake Odessa Sat,
urdey and arraigned there, giving Dall
for her appearance at an examination
there this week.
Mr.. Cooley is man Of advanced
wears. He says that she got the
money from him by promising to IN
vest It at six per cent, and that she
gave him no security.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
ADVERTISING IS
AN EFFICIENCY
PHASE he SAYS
CERTAINTEED ROOFING REPRE-
SENTATIVE MAKES STATE
MENT OF FEW FACTS

Ed. F. Conely, in conference here
with the Belding Lumber company,
distributors of Certainteed roofing,
had this to say of newspaper adver-
tising: at is phase of modern ef-
ficiency. 1t adds to the buyers infor-
nation. He is the one most benefited.
1t suggests to him things of use,
comfort, convenience or pleasure. At
glance he can tell if the things fit
his needs or wishes. A second glance
tells him where they are to be had.
His time, his efforts and his money
are thus saved. He is a more efficient
buyer. Every buyer-and everybody
is buyer-should read informative
newspaper advertising, because it
pays" Mr.. Conely's firm, the Cen
eral Roofing Manufacturing company,
is one Of the largest national adver-
tisers, and uses the Banners columns
generously.
That advertising pays them well is
evidenced by the fact that according
to the company's own statement, it has
never placed advertising with a reli-
able weekly of known circulation in
which advertising did not pay good for
the investment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
HIGH SCHOOL GIVEN
PATRIOTIC TALK BY
REV. DOTY TUESDAY
WHY LINCOLN AND WASHING
TON WERE GREAT MEN"
WAS HIS SUBJECT

Lincoln and Washington's birthdays.
were fittingly observed Tuesday
morning at the central high school
with vocal music, rendered by the
Misses Cook and Harrington, and an
address by Rev. W. T.. Doty.
The subject of Rev. Doty's address
was, "Why Lincoln and Washington
Were Great Men" Rev. Doty said in
part: "It is rather absurd for me to
come up here and tell you students
why Lincoln and Washington were
great men. | really cannot tell you,
because you already know. | have
wondered why we meet every year to
talk over and discuss the lives Of
these two men, because certainly ev-
eryone, of your ages and older knows
that both these characters were great.
We find then that our primary reason
for such gatherings is to educate and
acquaint the younger students, who
are coming up through the grades,
with the sterling qualities of these
and other great men. In every large
audience there is always, perhaps,
few who are not familiar with the big
qualities i'm the lives Of our great men.
1--WE find the lives of Washington
and Lincoln interesting when we con-
trast them. Washington was born
and tutored among the wealthy class
of the east. Lincoln was born of poor
parentage in the western frontier.
Washington was successful and honor
ed in all his walks of life. Lincoln's
big success came while in the presi-
dents chair. Washington was cultur-
ed and refined from youth. Lincoln
attained these attributes only in later
life. Washington enjoyed happy
married life, Lincoln's married life,
was anything but happy.
"The best acknowledged method of
studying history today is the bio
graphical method. We should study
history as the. important events of a
period grouping themselves around the
lives and activities of the great men
of that period. / make the assertion
that Washington and Lincoln were
typical Americans. What is meant
by typical American? | hardly
need answer that question. Most Of
you know already. 1t is said by a
(Continued on page fve)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
RECEIVED
PETITION ON NORTH
BRIDGE ST. PAVING
COMMITTEE TO
BUY AN ADDING MACHINE
FOR CITY'S USE

A petition signed by E. E. Hudson
and eighteen others was presented to
the council at its meeting last Friday
evening asking that the necessary
steps be taken to. have North Bridge
street from the railroad tracks to Ell
lis avenue paved. The plan asked for
is to have the city at large pay the
cost Of paving the street front of the
abutting property. The proposed
width is 20 feet and the material
selection to be left to the council. The
petition was accepted.
A motion was made and carried to
incorporate the proposed paved sec
ton of North Bridge street with that
of South Bridge street and the whole
to be known as Paving District "B."
A resolution was introduced to
change the boundary line between the
second and third wards made neces-
sary by the admitting of Fair Home
addition to the city. According to the
resolution the new boundary line for
the second ward will extend along
State street from South Pleasant
street to the river. The whole of Fair
Home addition will be included in the
third ward. The council will meet on
March in special session to pass the
resolution, according to present plans.
The purchase of 800 feet of fire hose
from the Chicago Fire Hose company
by Mayor Hall was ratified by the
council. The purchasing committee
was authorized to purchase Dalton
adding machine for use in the city
hall. Mayor Hall reported that he
had made a contract with G.. 0. Big
nell to rent his property for hospital
purposes for one year. The sum to
be paid is $4,000 or $3.50 per month.
The expense of keeping the building
in repair to be borne by the managers
of the hospital. The contract was
approved. The council also granted
the board of commerce the privilege
of using the auditorium at the city
hall for meetings, with the under
standing that the board make neces-
sary improvements for holding the
meetings and also to have the room
in constant readiness for the use of
the city.
The city and waterworks bills were
allowed. No other business was act
ed upon.