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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
OF JAMES
AVERY HELD At HIS
LATE HOME MONDAY
MANY FRIENDS ATTENDED SER
VICES,-MASONIC ORDER
TOOK CHARGE

James Avery passed away at his
home on Front street last Friday
morning about six o'clock. Although
having been in quite poor health for
the past three years, yet his death
at this time was unexpected and came
as a shock to his wife, relatives and
many friends. He was at his work
in the Richardson mill as usual on
Wednesday, where he has been a
faithful and trusted employee for the
past 20 years. After going home he
began feeling badly and continued to
grow worse until the end came. DR..
Dutt was called and later DR.. Stanton
but only temporary relief could be
given him.
Mr.. Avery would have been So
years old if he had lived until July
II, having been born in Newhamp-
shire in 1864. Before leaving for
Michigan he married Salina Parshley,
September /, 1888, and shortly after
their arrival here they worked for Jno.
Ashley on the farm in Grattan, about
four years before coming to Belding
to reside. Mr.. Avery had charge of
the machine for stamping the spools
at the mill and became very efficient
and expert workman in that line.
Mr.. Avery was a man whom all
who knew him respected and loved.
For 81 years he was secretary of the
local order of Forresters and took
care of the office so well he was con-
tinued as secretary from year to year
and carried insurance in the order.
Mr. Avery was also loyal member
of the Masonic fraternity, manager
and treasurer of the Trimble-Avery
Co, and one of the auditing commit
tee of the State Ginseng Growers
Association.
The funeral was held at the house
Monday afternoon Rev. G. M. Pease
officiating, the Masonic fraternity
conducting the closing ceremonies at
the grave in the Otisco cemetery.
There were many flowers and floral
offerings. Mrs. Henry Friedly sang
accompanied by Mrs. Pease at the or
gan.
Mr.. Avery leaves, beside loyal
wife, a host of friends.
Eve cannot say that he is dead;
he is just away with a CHEEKY smile
and wave of. the hand; he has van
ished to that unknown land and left
US waiting here"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
ARCHITECTS ARE
ASKED TO SUBMIT
BUILDING PLANS
BOARD OF EDUCATION CONFER
RING WITH OSGOOD 4 OSGOOD
ON SCHOOL BUILDING

At special meeting of the Board of
Education held last Thursday evening
the filling of vacancies in the teaching
staff was the main order of business.
Many applications, which had been
received, were considered, but little
definite action was taken. The most
likely applicants were discussed fully
and steps taken to investigate their
adaptibility to the different positions.
Supt. j. A. Langston, at the request
of the board, presented set of fig
ures compiled by him to show the
present condition in the various
rooms. The figures on enrolment
showed conclusively that enough chill
dren extra are being taken care of in
the present quarters than would be
properly housed in an eight-room
building, without the use of the old
one. In other words, if the old build
ing was torn down and the other build
ings relieved of their excess enroll
ments, this city would have today
enough children outside the rooms to
fill eight full-sized rooms.
Since the old building is unsanitary
and very much out of date it is very
apparent that more room must be
had by tearing it down and building
for Belongs present and future
needs. The old building now has four
rooms in use. Thus it will be seen
that enough pupils to fill four big
rooms are being crowded into these
four rooms of the old building and the
other rooms of Central schools and
of the second ward. This crowded
condition makes all the rooms unsani-
tary and effects the work in all of
them. The best work cannot be done
under such conditions.
The firm of Osgood & Osgood, ar
chitects of Grand Rapids, who fur
nished the plans for the Central
building, are being consulted by the
Board of Education regarding the ad-
visibility of placing an addition to
the Central building, and also as to
the approximate cost of a new build.
ing large enough to relieve the pres
ent condition and take care of future
needs.
The board may find it advisable to
call a special meeting of the district
to consider the situation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
DAKOTA MAN MARRIED
HERETUESDAY MORNING

The marriage of James Donnelly
of Draper, South Dakota, and Miss
Bertha Moon of Moseley, was solemn
lied at st. Joseph's Catholic church
Tuesday morning at o'clock, Rev.
FIR. j. M. Zindler officiating. The
bridal pair were attended at the altar
by Miss Agnes Rosek of this city and
j. Miller of Moseley, the latter a rel
ative of the bride.
After the ceremony, the bridal
party and several friends left on the
1920 train for Moseley, where a we'd
ding dinner was served at the home of
the brides mother.
The bride was the recipient of a
number of lovely gifts from friends
in the city, showing the high esteem
in which she was held. She has work
ed here for several years.
Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly proceeded
from Moseley to Draper, South Dako-
Ia, where they will make their home
on Mr.. Donnelly's farm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

ed at Milwaukee, and then nearly an
other week passed before we reached
Grand Rapids, crossing the lake in an
old condemned schooner, which took
three or four days and nearly sent us
to the bottom; then up the river in a
little steamer, the only real pleasant
ride we had, and landed just below the
city.
The old National Hotel lodged us
that night, and 20 or 25 years after
wards, after paying for our lodging
and meals, we were routed out about
two o'clock and witnessed its destruc-
tion by fire. We finally reached Grat-
tan at our uncle's on the south town
line, forty days from the time we
started, well worn out, ragged and
dirty. A little rest and hauling sew
eral loads of household goods over
rough roads with OK teams from
Grand Rapids occupied some time be-
fore we could think of settling down.
remember well the day that father
and two or three of us boys went to
look for a building spot in the un-
broken forest that then covered his
land.
Our brother, William, had preceded
us TO Michigan by a couple of years
and had got log house up and a few
acres cleared. We took his OK team
and wagon and axes TO chop with, and
followed the road or rather track
which wound through the woods, skip
ping the swamps and steep hills and
Continued on Page Six)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
CHESTER m. SLAYTON
Is NOW AT REST

The funeral of Chester M. Slayton
was held last Thursday at his late
home in Grattan, which was attended
by large number of his old neighbors
and friends. Rev. II. S. Ellis officiat-
ed and his old comrades and Sons of
Veterans assisted the latter and acted
as pallbearers, and members of Dan
S. Root Post, G. A. r. as honorary
pallbearers. The casket was draped
with the old flag of the company to
which he belonged and which was used
in the first battle the company engag-
ed in during the Civil war. Mr.. Slay-
ton was a member of Dan S. Root
Post of this city and was very active
in its early organization.
Those of the relatives present at
the service from abroad were: His
brother, Chas. Slayton of Hart; Matil-
da Slayton of Fremont; Francis Lee
and Mrs. George Slayton, Hillsdale.
The children were all present except
Otto Slayton of Detroit.
His remains now rest beside those
of his wife in the Mason cemetery.
Chester Metcalf Slayton was born
in the State of New York, December
26, 1S43. In 1847 he came to Michi-
gan and was united in marriage to
Sarah Ann Purdy December 6, 1857,
and died April Is, 1916, aged 81 years,
leaving seven children, fifteen grand
children and one brother, Chas. Slay-
ton, of Hart.
Mr.. Slayton in his younger days
taught school and worked at survey
ing, all the rest of his life he has been
farmer on the Slayton homestead,
with the exception of three years
spent as a soldier in the Civil War.
Taking an active part in the local
Grange in which he was deeply inter-
ested, he served as master and for
many years as secretary. Also, he
was an ardent member of the Dan S.
Root Post No. 126, G. A. R., in which
he took great pride. His favorite re-
creation was nature study and gather
ing specimens for his large private
collection. For this purpose he trav-
elled from coast to coast visiting the
New England States, Florida and
California. One of his greatest am
bitions in life was to be good and do
good. His was life of honest toll
and service; his friendships extended
to all whom he knew.
Mr.. Slayton, though not member
of any church organization, firmly7be-
lieved in Immortality of the soul and
God of the universe and the justice of
the text, "By their fruits ye shall
know them"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
DARWIN POST TOOK
A WIFE FROM THIS
CITY LAST TUESDAY
MISS FLORENCE WILSON BE-
CAME HIS BRIDE AT 1890
A. M.

The Episcopal church was the scene
of very beautiful and solemn we'd
ding Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. when the
marriage of Mr.. Darwin Post of Ionia
and Miss Florence Wilson Of this city
took place in charge of Rev. David
c. Huntington of Grand Rapids, arch
deacon of the western diocese of
Michigan, who performed the cere-
mony in accordance with the solemn
rites of the church, the ring service
being used.
Miss Ethel Noble played the we'd
ding march, while the choir led the
bridal procession from the vestibule
to the altar. The ring bearer and
flower boy, nephews of the bride,
were Masters Stanley Knapp and
Junior Lemley, and they preceded the
bride, who was escorted down the
aisle on the arm of her brother-in-law,
Mr.. Chss. Knapp. He gave her away
as they approached the altar, where
the groom and best man, Mr.. Roy N.
Kinds of Ionia, were in waiting.
The bridesmaid was Miss Marie
Lemley of Saginaw. She wore white
voile and carried pink rosebuds. The
brides gown was white embroidered
voile with white veil and a wreath of
orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet of roses and sweet
peas.F Miss Marguerite Lamb sang,
90 Promise Me-"
After the ceremony was pronounc-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Post received the
CONGRATULATIONS of the friends in the
vestry and the bridal party and friends
to the number of 35 repaired to the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. Will
son, on South Bridge street, where a
wedding dinner was served in charge
of Mrs. Lee Post. On the center of
the brides table was a magnificent
cake, made by Mrs. John Carter. The
table decorations were ferns and car
nations.
Many gifts were bestowed on the
bride and groom. During the recep-
ton Mr.. Clayton Knapp and Miss
Lamb sang a number of selections.
After short wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Post will be at home in Ionia,
where Mr.. Post has position in the
Office of the Pere Marquette Rail-
road Company. Mr.. Post is the son
of Martin Post and his bride is one of
the popular young ladies Of this city.
Friends and relatives from abroad
were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Lemley and
children of Saginaw, Mrs. Geo. Wilson
of Greenville, Mrs. Caroline Kinds
and Miss Sarah L. Payne of Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
BOULEVARD LIGHTS
WAS QUESTION FOR
MUCH DISCUSSION
BOARD OF COMMERCE. MEM
BERS CONSIDERED IMPORT
ANT MATTERS TUESDAY

Because il was a meeting of i'm
portance the board of commerce
luncheon Tuesday noon was well at
tended. A second table was set for
some of the men. "A. N. Belding and
son, Fred, and their party from the
east, and also the salesman of the
Belding-Hall company were in at
tendance.
Following the dinner President
Hall called the meeting to order. The
first matter of Importance to come up
was the report of the committee Sc
lected at the last meeting to nomin-
ate officers for the summer Chautau-
qua. The committee reported through
its chair, w. S. Lambertson, the name
of Glenn K. Wortley for president,
Geo. 4. Wagner for secretary and F..
A. Washburn for treasurer. A motion
to accept the report of the commit
tee in which was embodied an cleo
tion of the officers, passed the meet
ing at one vote.
Some discussion was had regarding
a winter lecture course. 1t was voic-
ed as the sentiment of the meeting
that the matter at least be investigat-
ed thoroughly, with the probability
Of having the board of commerce
manage it. With this idea in view
President Hall appointed a committee
consisting of Supt. j. A. Langston,
G. A. Stanton and A. b. Foss to in
yestigate the matter and report at the
next meeting of the board.
Boulevard lighting then claimed the
attention of the meeting. Many opin-
ions were voiced as to the best course
to pursue in securing the lights. Ed
gar +. Stanton, of the Spencer Light
and Power company, gave detailed
figures on the approximate cost of in
stalling fifty-eight lights along the
present paved section. According to
his estimate the cost of placing poles
like the one now standing in front of
the postoffice would be about $1910.
Upon motion of G.. ID. Weter a mea-
sure was carried directing the officers
of the board of commerce to go before
the council at it's next meeting and
ask that lights similar to the one
now located on the postoffice corner
be installed; also, that they be so ar
ranged that two lights each of the
three main corners could be left burn
ing until one o'clock and the others be
turned out at ten o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
Arbor and Bird Day Proclamation
By the Governor

Long years ago loyal Michigan citi-
zen planted hundreds of naples on eth
er side of the highway fronting his large
farm. These trees are now large and
beautiful. These trees did not affect the
productivity of his farm. When he
planted these trees he had in mind the
thousands of men, women and children
who would receive real joy from his gift
to this "main travelled road" Some day
both city and country will come to ap-
preciate the Importance of tree-planting
along the highways, on the hillsides, in
yards and in parks.
Trees without birds would get lone
some Trees and shrubs are the natural
homes of many of our birds. These
winged creatures are mans best friends.
They not only destroy millions of de-
structive insects, but they appeal to
mans sense of beauty, in their plumage
in their song and in their graceful move
ments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
CAPT. CRAWFORD TO.
LET DRAIN CONTRACT

Capt. David c. Crawford, county
surveyor, left Monday for Hastings,
where he will let the contract for con-
structing the Little Thornapple drain.
Mr.. Crawford was appointed special
drain commissioner for this particular
drain, which is the joint work of three
counties-Ionia, Kent and Barry-and
has been under way in its preliminary
stages for several years, considerable
opposition having developed in some
places along the proposed line. The
length of the drain covers a distance
of more than thirteen miles and is one
of the largest and most important
I'm the state. 1t passes through very
fine territory and when completed will
reclaim lot of waste land.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY
HELD FOR MISS KELLEY

A very pretty announcement party
was held for Miss Josephine B. Kel-
ley last Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Z. E. Hudson and Miss Ula Grace
were the hostesses. The decorations
were yellow and white. Seventeen
young lady friends of the bride-to-be
were present and sat down to dainty
two-course luncheon.
Miss Kelley's engagement to Mr..
James Shigley, who is soon to finish
work in Cornell University, was an
nounced. The date of the coming
wedding was not made public.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
ORAT0RICAL CONTEST
LITERALLY attended

The annual oratorical contest Of the
first subdivision of the third District
of Michigan was held in the local high
school rooms last Friday evening. Pa
irons of the schools attended liberal
ly and the contest was proclaimed a
good one.
The honors Of the evening were
carried off by Burton Sibley of Ionia.
Dorothy Blanchard of Portland took
second place and Anna Wolma Of
South Grand Rapids third Mr.. Sib-
South Grand Rapids. Harold Buck
won first prize in oratory.
The local contestant in Friday
nights try-out was Miss Ellen Blair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

The trees and the birds teach mutual
aid,'' teach universal poetry, teach the
beneficence of the Father of us all.
Therefore, |, Woodbridge N. Ferris,
Governor of the State of Michigan do
hereby designate Friday, May 5th, 1916,
as Arbor and Bird Day, and do request
that this day be observed by all schools,
public and private, and other educa-
tional institutions by the planting of
trees for beautifying school grounds
and parks, and by conducting suitable
exercises for promoting the spirit Of
protection to trees and birds.
n Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State, this twenty-fourth day
of April, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and sixteen, and
of the Commonwealth the eightieth.
WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS,
Governor.
BY the Governor:
COLEMAN c. VAUGHAN,
Secretary of State.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
BELDING GRANGE WILL
ENTERTAIN POMONA

has just handed out its annual year
prepared. Ii is full Of good things
the Grange has done and what it ex-
poets to do. So many valuable things
are treated that it would be worth any
ones time to read the book through.
Belding Grange will entertain the
Pomona on May 1S. The churches,
schools, clubs and fraternities will be
asked TO cooperate with the Pomona
Grange in the meeting for the contin-
uance of community welfare, civic i'm
provement and the good Of all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

The West Otisco Farmers Club will
hold their next meeting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Will King, May a. This will be
the first afternoon meeting. The same
menu will be served as was intended
for our April meeting; also, the same
program will be given.
The topic for discussion will be,
what kind of corn is the best to
grow for profit" and "How to get the
best results" led by Mark Brown and
Lester Carpenter. Supper served at
5 o'clock, sharp. Martha Hall,
Corresponding Secretary. '
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

The Smyrna Roller Mills has add
ed new Brockway motor truck to it's
equipment. The new truck was de-
livered here last Saturday by w. w.
Lung of Kalamazoo, distributor for
Michigan.
The truck purchased by the Smyrna
Roller Mills is the Model "H." 1t
is chain drive and is equipped
with an express body. IL has a
capacity Of $500 80 5000 pounds. The
Brockway Motor Truck Company
build complete line of fire apparatus.
In fact the American LaFrance Fire
Engine Company of Elmira, N. Y,
who are largest distributors Of fire
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
GARDNER FOR GOVERNOR
CLUB ORGANIZED

A "Gardner-for- governor" club
with a thousand members has been
formed in Albion to aid the campaign
Of Congressman Washington Card
ner, of Albion, for the coming guber-
Material primary. Included in the
membership are followers of every
political party represented in the city.
A mass meeting will be held in the
ing, when plans for the campaign will
be formed.
His petitions have been signed very
literally not only by the old soldiers
but by citizens generally.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
Morrow-Farrab

The marriage Of Mr.. Silas Morrow
this city took place in the Methodist
parsonage Saturday evening.
Rev. w. f. Doty performed the
ceremony in the presence of Miss Cora
Showers and Mr.. Elmer Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow have gone to
Pontiac, where they will reside.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
Has Sold His Farm

In forwarding. his renewal for the
Banner, Grant Steele, formerly we'll
known here and an employe in the
Banner office, states that he has sold
the farm near Holcomb, New York,
and has returned to the printing busi-
ness. He is associated with H. L.
Wright & Son, publishers of the Cliff
ton Springs Press, at Clifton Springs,
N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
o. f. s. installation

There will be special meeting of
the o. E. S. Tuesday, May 2. Initia-
tion and installation of officers in the
afternoon at 800 o'clock, sharp. Sup
per at $3.50. The grand worthy ma
tron will be present in the afternoon
and all members are requested at the
session.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Final rehearsals for the Cantata at
the Congregational church Friday
evening are in progress and the
chorus are working their best to give
good entertainment.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

In regard to the current report that
she is about to give up her work, Miss
Eva +. Engel announces that the re-
port is false and she is here to teach
music ndefinitely.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Billy Walbourne, representative OF
the Whitney Stock Co., was in the city
this week making arrangements for
the annual visit of this attraction in
May.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Don't forget the Belding Orches-
trail Clubs big dancing party-Hub-
bell hall, April 28.-adv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
w r g Notice

The ladies of the w. r. c. will meet
May 6 in their parlors for regular
session. After the business hour the
comrades will be invited in to enjoy
a literary program and light refresh
ments with the ladies'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

+. & A. M. Communication
Regular communication of Belding
lodge No. 355 F. & A. M. next Mon
day evening, May /. All brothers
urged to attend.
j. b. Cook, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
Grange Box Social

Belding Grange will hold box Soc
ial at Avery hall over Empress
Theatre, Friday evening, April 28.
Good program, good time; every
body invited.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Wanted--One hundred couples to
attend the dancing party at Hubbell
hall April 28. Extra special S-piece
orchestra. Bill, 75c.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Miss Marion Arnold of Chicago
was the Easter guest of her mother,
Mrs. K. |. Arnold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26

Extra special 8-piece orchestra at
Hubbell hall, April %. You are well
come.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-26
LOCAL HIGH TEAM GOT
SECOND GAMEOF SERIES

Defying the adverse weather con-
ditions last Saturday, the high school
baseball team went to Lyons and an
nexed the second game of the county
championship series, by defeating the
Lyons high school 3 to /. The game
was fast and exciting in spite of the
wet condition of the diamond and err
rors were fewer than was expected.
Belding started scoring in the third
inning when Demo walked, stole sec
ond and was driven in by a two-bag
ger by Capt. Soules. In the fourth
inning Jersey singled, stole second
and secured third and home on over
throws. Belding scored again in the
sixth when Soules got single, stole
second and was driven home by Hud-
mutt, who clouted the ball for two
bases. Lyons lone score came in the
seventh when Brown got on from
Hudnutt's error, stole second and was
driven in by Johnson's two-bagger.
Francisco pitched another good game
for the locals allowing only five hits,
one walk and getting six strike-outs.
He also fielded his position excellent.
Altenburg, Soules and Benson did the
best clouting for the locals, this trio
getting seven of the eleven hits made.
Score by innings:
PA 5 6 7 8 9-R HE
Belding 90 l 0 0 0 073 IL 5
Lyons 20 0 0 % o 0 OIL 5 z
Batteries.-For Belding, Francisco
and Jersey; for Lyons, Groves and
Lincoln. Umpire.-O'Donnell of Ionia.
Time of game, lao.
"A. j. Reed.
Saturday, April 20, Belding will
play Pewamo on the home field. Our
team has two games to it's credit al
ready and of course plan to take the
score from Stanton on Wednesday.
Come out and help them add Pewamo
to the list Saturday.