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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
CHRISTIAN ENDtAv0R
IONA COUNTY
ASSOCIATION
HELD ANNUAL MEETING AND
ELECTED OFFICERS. EX-
CELLENT TALKS

The Ionia County Christian Endea-
vor Society held its annual meeting
in the city Saturday and Sunday.
Each session was held in the Church
of Christ beginning Saturday evening.
The attendance from the different as
sociations in the county was not as
large as was expected, but there was
no lack of interest and enthusiasm in
the message it brought.
At the evening session Saturday, IN
the absence of the president of the as
ISOLATION, Miss Abbie Moore of this
city had charge of the meeting and
gave very fine talk in her introduc-
tory remarks. Rev. Chas. M. Pease
led in the devotionals and the singing
was in charge of Roy Simmons, who
also sang a solo. Layerne Spafford,
state field secretary, was present and
gave a most interesting address on
making the most of the Christian En-
deavor. Mr.. Spafford is fine speak
er and throws much force and enthusi-
asm into his work.
At the meeting Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, spirited song service
was the opener for the meeting and
Mr.. Simmons gave a good talk, US
ing as basis for his remarks, ITEM
perance Plus Pep" This was follow
ed by Mr.. Spafford with an excellent
address on Increase and Efficiency"
He also emphasized the point of
Christian Endeavorers to be loyal to
their society and the pledge and of
the knowledge and encouragement it
would give them to become a sub
scriber to the Christian Endeavor
World.
A nominating committee consisting
of Wilfred Blair, Marion Caslin,
Eleanor Miske and Laverne Spafford
were appointed to name the officers
for the coming year. The committee
reported the names of Miss Eleanor
Miske for president; Miss Helen Lap
ham, vice-president, and Miss Lena
Dawdy of Portland, for treasurer.
The evening meeting was preceded
by the Christian Endeavor Society at
$50 o'clock, led by Rev. Pease, and in
which large number took part, MAX
ing it a very inspiring session to the
two societies of the city and the visit
ing delegates. The song service, in
which a large chorus took part, was
led by Mr.. Simmons and the audi
ence was favored with a beautiful
duet by Miss Lottie Hopkins and Mr..
Simmons. The theme for the splendid
address given by Mr.. Spafford, was
"The Campaign for Millions" and he
showed from the past history of the
Christian Endeavor and the great
progress it had made during its world
wide spread in the last thirty-fve
years since it's organization in Maine
by Francis Clarke, that there was no
question but that the goal will be
reached. He urged greater efficiency
in the work of building up the socie-
ties and of increasing the membership
on the part of the membership and of
entering into the work with definite
purpose in view
At the morning service Sunday in
the Congregational church, Mr.. Spaf-
ford spoke on big Business" and
contrasted the business of instructing
the boys and girls and the objects and
purposes of Christian Endeavors in
that line of preparing them for world
activities, as being a greater business
than any that is being carried on in
the commercial apd financial world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Premiums Increased

The premiums to be awarded the
exhibitors in the Draft Horse (breed-
ing classes) at the State Fair, Detroit,
will be % per cent larger than award
ed last fall. Premiums in these
classes will total nearly $2,500.00.
Michigan exhibitors who are prize
winners will be given additional
awards equal to % per cent of the
original premiums. Michigan exhibit
ors whose draft horses are awarded
prizes will receive so per cent more in
cash than they were awarded last fall.
There will be classes for mules. and
$245.00 in cash premiums will be
awarded. There will also be classes
for mulefoot hogs with suitable prem
iums.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IN SESSION THIS WEEK

The board of supervisors is in ses-
sion this week in Ionia, having met
there for its first meeting Monday.
The session is called by the regular
statute of 1911, which provided that
every third and fifth year the super
visors should meet in June to equal
ize the state. The boards of the
state met in 1914 for the first time
under this provision, this being the
second session for this particular
purpose. The board, however, will
be busy all the week on many other
matters that may develop, as well as
the allowing of bills.
Barney c. Curtis, supervisor of
the third ward of this city, is presid-
ing chairman of the board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
An Unfortunate Occurrence

The many friends and relatives of
Alton Chickering, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roswell Chickering, prominent and
highly respected farmers, who live a
few miles south of the city, were
shocked Monday morning to hear of
his attempted suicide. He is about "a
years old and for some reason known
only to himself, he went to his room
Sunday evening and fired shot into
his breast from small pistol. Luckily
the charge did not reach vital spot
and his physician, DIR. Pinkham,
thinks there will be no serious results.
Alton had been out for a ride and
called on Mary Kreiger but remained
only a short time, returning home
soon after his visit. His many friends
hope he may fully recover from the
unfortunate incident.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Entertained for Miss Buck

The Misses Marion and Ruth Ed
wards entertained company of
Young ladies last Friday evening for
Miss Ruth Buck. who is soon to leave
for Charlotte. Several games were
played, Margaret Wilbur winning the
prize, which was a very pretty pin.
Miss Buck was also presented with
a pretty pin bv the two hostesses.
Light refreshments were served by
Mrs. Edwards, after which the girls
with MANY regrets, babe Miss Ruth
goodbye, hoping she would enjoy her
new home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
INTERESTING FIGURES
FROM WEIG H MASTER

Preserve f. Curtis, weighmaster
and custodian of the city scales
gives out some interesting figures
and statistics relative to the amount
of business done at his Office from
November 6 to. July 1. He has reg
istered weights for 322 tons of hay
65,361 bushels of potatoes, 81 bush
els of wheat, 2,126 bushels of corn,
SO bushels of beans, 12S,140 pounds
of beef cattle, 223,6S0 pounds of hogs
$3.50 pounds sheep, $50 pounds of
dressed pork, 1873 tons junk, 3 tons
bones and II tons ashes.
The. city scales are proving very
popular with the farmers and pro-
duce dealers and Mr.. Curtis is giving
good service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
PAST MATRON NIGHT
AT DORlC CHAPTER

Doric Chapter No. rs, Order of the
Eastern Star, held very interesting
meeting at Masonic hall Tuesday
night, the occasion being the regular
annual for past matrons to do the
work and also for the presentation of
past matrons' jewels.
There was very large attendance
of the membership and past matrons
occupied the chairs and exemplified
the initiatory work, two candidates
being admitter The stations were
occupied by Mary Cannon, matron,
Mrs. Myrta Unger, associate matron;
Mrs. NJ. A. Reed, secretary; Mrs. w.
l.. Atwood, treasurer; Mrs. M. A.
Chapman, chaplain; Mrs. ID. d. Skel-
lenger, marshal; Mrs. E. b. Lapham,
warder; Mrs. Geo. A. Stanton, con-
ductress; Mrs. Louis Sayles, associate
conductress; Mrs. Maude Filkins,
Adah; Mrs. w. S. Lambertson, Ruth;
Mrs. P. A. Fredericks, Esther; Mrs.
Eta Mclaughlin, Martha and Mrs.
j. G. Ames, Electa.
Although some of the old officers
had not been in the work for several
years they were highly compliment
ed for the efficient way they did it.
AT the close of the work Worthy
Matron Mrs. Earle Wilson presented
to Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. Unger on
behalf of the chapter, their past ma
iron jewels in brief and appropriate
words to which the recipients replied
with thanks for the high honor con-
fered, which they deeply appreciated.
Among the large number present
were: Mrs. George Madden of Boyne
Citv Chaptqr Mrs Rernetta Thomp-
son of Unity Chapter, Newaygo and
Mrs. Il. N Talcott Of Saranac Chap
ter.
A fine supper was served at $50
o'clock in the banquet rooms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Premature Congratulations

Mr.. and Mrs. O. NJ. Ayers received
a letter Of congratulations from
some former neighbors at Columbia
vile last week expressing best
wishes for their baby boy. The mes
sage was complete surprise to Mr..
and Mrs. Ayers as they have only
two children, both girls, the young
est being eight years old. How the
former neighbors obtained the false
information is mystery to the fam
ilv here
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
LARGE CONFIRMATION
CLASS AT ST. JOSEPH

Forty people were in the confirma-
ton class at st. Joseph's Catholic
church last Friday morning. Fifteen
of them came from the Miriam church
and the remainder from the city. The
church was crowded to capacity, re-
CARELESS Of the fact that rain poured
down necessarily just as the people
were gathering.
Assisting FIR. J. M. Zindler were
Fr. Mccarthy of Ionia; FIR. Sunday
of Grand Rapids and Rt. Rev. Ed
ward ID. Kelley of Detroit. FIR. Sun
day said high mass at $50 and this
service was followed by the confir-
nation services.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
HERBERT NOBLE SENDS
WORD FROM ENGLAND

Word was received from Herbert
Noble by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
j. L. Noble, the latter part of the
week, telling of his safe arrival at
London, England. Herbert had been
granted leave of absence for week
and had gone to West Hartlepoole
to visit with relatives. Young Noble
reported finding them feeling fine and
in high spirits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble visited in Lans-
ing week ago with their son, Will
liam Arthur, just before his departure
to Grayling. Arthur is a corporal,
although the major part of his work
has been along engineering lines.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
CANDIDATE FOR PROS
ECUTING ATTORNEY

Harry III. Gemeund, one of the
popular young attorneys of Ionia, has
announced himself a candidate for the
nomination of prosecuting attorney
on the Republican ticket and his nu-
merous friends vouch for his quail
fications for the Office With his en-
trance into the field Republican vot-
ers will have an opportunity of a
choice of three candidates: j. Clyde
Watt, Herbert C.. Hall and Mr.. Gem
eund.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
TO CORRESPONDENTS

Next Tuesdy will be the Fourth
of July. 1t will be a national holt
day. The Banner urges all CORES
pondents to get their letters in on
Monday if possible. Letters re-
ceiyed Wednesday may not be in
time for insertion in next weeks
issue. If you can mail your let
tiers Monday morning they will be
sure to reach the Banner Office in
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Arc Moving to CharIotte

N. G. Nielsen left Monday Tor
Charlotte to arrange for moving his
household goods to that city, prepar-
atory to his beginning school work in
September. Mrs. Nielsen and her
mother, Mrs. Anna Buck, and Miss
Ruth Buck left. for Chase to spend a
few weeks at their old home there.
Mr.. Nielsen and Ruth will also visit
his father for several weeks on the
Nielsen farm in Montcalm county.
Their many friends in this city regret
their leaving here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

The work of laying the floor in the
West Main street bridge is completed.
The tar and pitch filler was flowed
into the crevices between the creosote
blocks Monday and Tuesday. The
whole floor was covered with fine sand
and after the filler was placed. The
sand worked down in the cracks to
the filler and forms cushion for the
expansion and contraction of the tar
and pitch. thus eliminating the bulg-
ing out Of the tar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Thimble Party Entertained

About twenty citizens of Ionia,
mostly men and their wives, motored
to Bedding last Friday afternoon in
company with Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Moulton, and spent the afternoon
and evening. Trips were made
through the silk mills. A general
tour of the city also was feature.
At seven thirty o'clock the party were
banqueted 81 at Hotel Belding, where
Manager Durham had prepared a
feast according to the hostelry's usual
high standard.
The ladies of the party are mem
bers of an Ionia thimble club and
were being entertained by their hus-
bands. The visitors returned home
about ten o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

G. G. Miller Of Big Rapids was in
the city over Sunday. He recently
graduated at the Big Rapids instit-
ute and as graduating present from
his father he was given good-sized
check with the statement that he was
to pay the expense Of trip during
the vacation to any or all parts of the
United States. which he might select
He was on his way to Detroit and
from there will take in the South
West and later spending some time in
the city Of Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Marriage Licenses

Alton +. Raymond. %, Belding;
Clara B. Miller, 1S, Greenville.
John ID. Emmons, %, Belding;
Effie ID, Cole, 25, Belding.
Jess Ray Carrill, 81, Greenville;
Marie p Tenure, %, Belding.
Victor ID. Carlisle, "a, Grand Rap
ids; Abbie l.. Dolson, %, Ionia.
Myron A.. Virgins, %, Bedding;
Fannie M. Devault, 20, Belding.
William III. Sewer, %, Belding;
Francis f. Devault, q, Belding.
Guy Hubbard, "a, Belding; Edna
Pearl Devault, 10, Bedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

Daniel King received a telegram
Tuesday that Bert Freeman, former
resident here, died in Stockton, Cali
fornia June 26 He was % years old
and went west about six years ago.
The first dispatch stated that his re-
mains would be brought here but a
later one from his brother, Frank
Freeman, from Laporte, Ind, said
that the burial would take place in
California.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

On Friday Mrs. Allen Bauman re-
ceived the sad news concerning her
sisters husband, Albin Burglund of
Metaline, Wash. While employed in
a mine through an accident he fell
some twenty feet sustaining serious
injuries. The gas in the mine made
his condition much more serious. He
was removed to a hospital, with some
hopes for his recovery. This is a sad
shock to his wife's people as they had
only been married couple of months
and are. practically among strangers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Vulcanizing Tires

Claude Cowles has opened a COM
plete vulcanizing shop in Collier Bros.
Garage, and is prepared to serve the
automobile public in a thorough and
efficient way. Read his announcement
in another column of the Banner this
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

The silver jubilee Of FIR. John T..
Troy of Parnell was held Tuesday.
High mass was said in the morning
and other exercises appropriate to the
occasion were given. FIR. Troy is
well-known throughout the state and
the services of Tuesday were well at
tended by clergymen from different
sections.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
Former Graduate Meets Success

Leroy Buttolph, graduate of the
Bedding schools in 1909 and of the
Kalamazoo in 1913, has just received
the degree of Master of Science from
the latter institution. Mr.. Buttolph
has been retained as a member of the
college faculty. He will teach physics
next year
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

On account of the Fourth of July
coming on Tuesday, the regular time
for the board of commerce luncheon,
the event has been postponed to the
Thursday following, or July 6. All
members are invited to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28
More Recruits for Service Needed

Recruits are still wanted for the
32nd regiment, Michigan National
guard. Every company is DESTROYS
of filling up its quota to full war
strength and all men who desire to
enlist should report at once to the
Armory in Ionia, where an officer will
be in charge to give information and
forward them to the state camp at
Grayling.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

Regular communication Of Belding
Lodge No. 355 +. & A. NJ. next Mon
day evening, July 3. All brothers re-
quested to attend. J. b. Cook, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Underwood and
daughter, Pauline, spent Sunday at
Monroe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-28

A ninety six per cent cir
culation in Bedding and
trade territory
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
COPPER QUEEN BAND TO OPEN SEASON AT
 VISTA PARK TONIGHT
Musical Organization Will Play First of Sunday Night Concerts at Warren Play ground this Evening.

The Copper Queen band will open his evening at Vista Park, Warren The band has been working during the entire winter and under the able leadership of Director Ebert Veale is classed with the best music organ izations of the country.
 The following program is to be offered:
 I. March-"Boston Commanding T. H. Carter.
 II. Selection from Comic Opera "Sari'-Leon Cavallo.
 III. Waltz-"La Belle Rumaine"- Ivanovici.
 ". Cornet Solo-Polka Caprice "The Bride of the Waves"-Herbert l.. Clark.
 Elbert Veale, soloist.
 " Selection. Lucia di Hammer moor"-Donnizetti
 VL-ReNelrie-"Romance of a Rose"-Trinkaus.
 VII. Medley-"The Grand Alan" Arranged by NJ. l.. Lake.
 VIII March-"The Southerner'- Alexander
 Finale-"Star Spangled Banner.r- Ebert Veale, Director.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
BOYS SUMMER CAMP
 BEGINS WEDNESDAY,; "" IN FULL CHARGE
The Regular Summer En- campment in the Huachu- cas will Be Started This Week.

The regular summer encampment of the boys department of the Y. NJ. c. A. will open at Ramsey Canyon, Huachuca mountains, May 31, cover ing a period of 20 days, this period being divided between two groups of boys.
 The first period. consisting of high school and employed boys. will be in camp from May 31 to June II. leaving the 'Y' building at , o'clock the morning of the 31st.
 The second group of boys, composed of the younger set. win leave the morning of the 11th. A fee of five dollars will be charged each boy. that amount covering all eX- penses of the ten-days' trip.
 Each boy should be supplied with one extra set of clothing. two blankets and small canteen.
 Eats" are a very important con sideration Old John is some cook.
 Work and instruction are als') con -idered. The entire camp is divided into squads under the leadership Of -o-ne boy to hn selected hv the can-' director Each day these diferant -ruads are assignad come definite lire If work tD do. and are rsted accordinv v .o their efficiency in each task. The work is assigned as follows:
 Sanitary squad. wood sOuad. water scuad. kitchen squad, first aid squad, and camp police.
 The hovs are not only allowed an'nle time for play. hut are tauaht athletics. baseball and hikes will he enjoyed and the usual swimming hole dug. a eorrce of inv to all the boys
 As ft'i1g culmioatiOn of the dave work and nlav -omes the avering ~ar'p fire with all its charn and de- ''@ht tho enolI Of the evering Under ouch influences as these which nature 'n so many forms is casting upon tho o''',up about the camp fire inc hovs are sensitive to the most delicate i'm nressiors and the noblest incentives.
 For this reason the program for each evening camp fire gathering combines the best thOuebts of the leaders and the finest talent of tho bows to make it serious or amusing vet interesting and identified. always one that will furnish hannv insnira. ton and set the v0rth's mind in ture with tho hichest ideqls Instructive talks hv tho camn director. stories of adventure. read and told, the days ev- periences related bv the boys and the enthusiastic singsong compose a worth while program.
 The camp stands for clean speech. clean sports and clean habits.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28

Constable O. E. Patterson of Apa- che came in last night from that place
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28

bringing in a man named W. g. Stan ton of Nogales who is charged with bringing in about twentyq cases of whiskey in violation of the personal use privilege He has since given bond and was allowed to proceed on his journey He was released ofi a $500 cash bond. The whiskey was added 10 the large supply now fin the sheriff's warehouse.
 Examining Records
 William B. Craig. a New York at- torney, is in the city for a few days making an examination of the records of the county recorders office which bear on group of mining claims on which his clients have an option. If the titles prove valid papers will be drawn up that will mean the taking over of a group of claims in Cochise County that will involve several hun dred thousand dollars. At the present time both parties have requested that he pending deal be not made public
 Left For Douglas
 County Attorney John F. Ross left this morning for Bisbee and Douglas where he was called on business con nected with his official position. He expects to take a short vacation soon before the criminal business of the Superior Court starts. He has about forty cases now on the docket and others coming in almost daily.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28

Jenny Scott. H. Jones, Lexington, sz, GOO.
 Eleata, 1897. Dexter Prince, Elden, by Nephew. s. R. Strader, Lexington, s125O.
 Worthetta Mckinney, Etta Worthy by Axworihy, F. o. Young, Lexington, s950O.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
MACK RELEASES THOMPSON

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Am orleans has announced the release of J. A. Thompson, an outfelder, to the Omaha team of the Western league
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
AZ RIOTERS SELL FOR sis,s54

LEXINGTON, Ky. May 27-Forty- two head of trotting horses owned by the Empire City farms were sold here Monday for s16.954 The best prices were:
 Sister Scott, by Peter the Great,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
Toe fobaccos fbaf go fnfo Fofir1a tyould rnake any ct6areffe Sood-

Provided they are skillfully blended in the Fatina way Fatima IS the smoke Of supve,ue quality-and there are two important reasons for it . Firsf-the choicest top leaves of high grade Turkish and Virginia tobaccos- the very pick of the crops
 Second expert blending of these high-grade leaves, so that each kind re- tains it's distinctive characteristic, yet all are merged into a perfectly balanced cigarette.
 These high quality tobaccos and their skilful blending make Fatma smooth, mellow, satisfying smoke-and have placed 1t where 1t IS today-the greatest selling high grade cigarette in the world
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-28
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