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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
HAGENBECK-- WALLACE
CIRCUS AT GREENvillE

The Hagenbeck-W Wallace circus will
be in Greenville Saturday, July 10 for
two performances. The afternoon
performance will begin at two o'clock
and the one in the evening at eight
o'clock. There will be a street par
ade at ten o'clock in the morning and
the city of Greenville will be over
flowing with the circus spirit all day.
The trained animals of Carl Hagen
beck acting in three rings are recog-
nized the best in the United States
today. They perform feats that are
simply wonderful. The zoo in connec-
ton with the circus should be seen by
every boy and girl and is of equal in
terest to the grown-ups.
The B. +. Wallace circus comprises
many of the most celebrated acrobats
in the world today. They perform
feats heretofore thought impossible.
These renowned acrobats will be COM
bined in giving the two big perform
ances in Greenville July Is with the
famous and big selection of trained
wild animals, to give one of the most
spectacular programs ever seen un-
der tent. Everybody will go to the
Observation-Disclosures circus Saturday
July Is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
REAL VALUE. IN A
CHAUTAUQUA TICKET
IS WITHOUT LIMIT
A CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM EN-
LIGHTENS AND MAKES
NOBLER CITIZENS

An editorial in the Kenton, Ohio,
News-Republican, regarding the Har-
din County Chautauqua, among many
other good points, had the following
to say:
Remember when you spend money
for a Chautauqua ticket you are in
vesting in something that brings divi-
dends. Education is the best purchase
that money can buy.
Eyes, we know what so many say
about needing the time for business
and all that. But remember that all
business and no relaxation makes real
estate valuable in the graveyards, too.
because people who never relax, col
lapse before their time.
"The average man spends more for
cigars within two weeks than it costs
to purchase Chautauqua ticket
which would enable him to see and
hear some of the most noted men and
women in America, men and women
who are shaping the public opinion
of our nation, and who are making
history
"How much would most of us glad
ly give if we could hear Beecher, or
Cough. or Wendell Phillips, or the
great Father Vaughan, who died a
little while ago at Dubuque? When
you spend your money for a circus
you spend it for something which
gives you few thrills maybe, but
that is about ALL When you spend
the little money asked for a Chautau-
qua ticket you have something left in
your brain and heart that will glow
and make you a nobler and more
enlightened, more efficient citizen"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
POSTOFFICE FORCE RE-
DUCED- ONE CLERK OUT

The force of office help in the local
post Office has been decreased by one
employee. Bernie Strunk was the
clerk discontinued from the service.
His work was concluded last Friday
evening. Mr.. Strunk has been plac-
ed in the department at Detroit. He
goes to his new work Immediately.
Since discontinuing the service OF
one clerk the time for opening and
closing the windows at the Office has
been changed. The windows are now
opened in the morning at $3.50 and
closed in the evening at $50. except
ing holidays. On holidays the win
dows will be open from nine to ten in
the morning, and the city carriers will
make one complete delivery on such
days. ~fF
The new schedule is made with the
idea of aiding the city and rural car
riers in making up their mail earlier
so as to serve their routes nearer on
schedule time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING IS TO BE
HELD MONDAY EVE.
DISTRICT WILL BE ASKED TO
VOTE ON BONDING FOR S25,-
900 FOR BUILDING

Actual figures now available show
that the enrolment in the schools is
enough to fill four big rooms in ad-
dition to the present ones. More
students are sure to enter in the fall
than are now enrolled and the in
crease will necessitate more room.
The promotion records in one room
show that approximately seventy
students will advance into. room
only large enough for thirty pupils.
All the other rooms are filled leaving
no chance for the overflow, If such
a plan was feasible.
Before going to the meeting next
Monday evening it would be well for
all patrons and voters of the district
TO thoroughly acquaint themselves
with the actual condition by talking
with board members and others In
position to give out the information.
II would also be well to consider
whether the appropriation is sufficient
for the school needs of Belding, or
whether it would be a makeshift.
Again they should not fail to be out
and vote for the bond issue if in their
Judgment the move is good one.
It is the opinion of the board and
also of the school officials that the
plans as outlined and as drawn up
bv the architects Osgood 4 Osgood
would make a handsome and complete
lob of the present Central building,
and also that the additional room
would meet the districts needs for
some time to come. Should an unex-
pected growth come to the enrolment
of the district other provisions might
become necessary. :,
Voting on the issue will probably
not be lively until after the opening
of the business session at 7:3O O'Clock,
at which time the matter will be dis
cussed.
Notice is given in another column
of the Banner this week of the an
nual school meeting of Belding dis
trict No. 9 to be held in the assem-
bly, room at the Central building next
Monday evening.
At the meeting Monday evening
three trustees are to be chosen. The
terms of II. j. Leonard and Fred l.
Warner expire. The term of t. w
Peck made vacant last year by his re-
tirement was filled by the board by
c. A. Wheeler. The term is unexpir-
ed but must come up for consldera-
tion at Mondays meeting.
In addition to the regular business
the district is being asked to vote on
the issue OF bonding for $4,000 for
new building purposes. The poles
will be open from six o'clock IN the
evening until nine o'clock. If the
money is voted the board proposes tc
build additions to both ends of the
present Central building. Each ad.
dition would contain four rooms and
the south end would be extended tc
the east a sufficient distance to con
struct a commodious gymnasium II
the basement. The basement of the
north end would be built into an agri.
cultural laboratory and domestic art
department
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Open Air Meetings

Following the usual custom Of the
churches the afternoon union meet
ings will be in the open air. The To-
cation is east of the Banner office
and the time is FIVE o'clock. The first
open air meeting will be held next
Sunday afternoon.
The following is the program for
the meetings:
July 9.-Speaker, Rev. Blair; chair
man, Rev. Hudnutt.
July 16.-Speaker, Rev. Hudnutt;
chairman, Rev. Bliss.
July 23s-Speaker, Rev. Bliss;
chairman, Rev. Doty.
July 30.-Speaker, Rev. Doty;
chairman, Rev. Hudnutt.
August 6.=-Speaker, Rev. Hudnutt;
chairman, Rev. Bliss.
August 13s-Speaker, Rev. Bliss;
chairman. Rev. Doty.
August 20.--Speaker. Rev. Doty;
chairman. Rev. Pease.
August 27.--Speaker, Rev. Pease;
chairman, Rev. Blair.
These meetings will commence at
500 D. m. just east of the Banner Of
fee. The Young Peoples Societies
will meet at 6:15 at their respective
churches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
WINNIFRED BUSH AN
NOUNCES ENGAGEMENT

The Banner is in receipt of the fol-
lowing from Howell concerning a for
mer well-known and popular Belding
girl:
"Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Andrews
Bush of Howell announce the engage
ment of their eldest daughter, Miss
Winnifred Irene, to DR.. Ernest Allen
Ross of Hanover.
"Mr. Ross is a graduate of the
class of 1915, u. of NJ, and received
his degree as doctor of dental sur
gerry this week.
"Miss Bush was a former student
at the State Normal college at Ypsi-
lanti, where the romance originated" !"
Miss Winnifred's many friends
here will wish her much JOY and hap
piness.
Since Mr.. Bush's recent illness she
has given much assistance to her faith
er in the work Of his newspaper. Mr..
Bush writes that he is considerably
improved and hopes to recover soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
MORE STOCK MATURED
IN BUILDING AND LOAN

Series number forty-three of shares
in the Belding Building and Loan As
sociation matured July /, and settle
ments with the holders of the shares
have already been made by Secretary
George +. Wagner. The sharehold-
ers are all pleased with their invest
ment.
There were thirty-six shares i'm the
series representing $4,000, held as fol-
lows Byron F. Brown, 10; Anthony
Martin, 9; Ellen L. Lapham, 5; Earl
Fink, 2, and George +. Wagner, 10.
A new series, number 80, is now
open for applicants and already a
number of shares have been taken.
An easy way for a person to get a
start towards owning a home is to
subscribe for a few shres. Each
series is limited to 300 shares.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
PAVING WORK IS
LACGING.-LACk Of
HELP ONE CAUSE
EXPECTED TO FINISH WITHIN
TEN WEEKS OF BEGIN
MING TIME

Work on the paving has now been
in progress thirty days. In that time
it is apparent that enough work has
not been done on the job to call it
progressive. Instead it seems to be
tagging. While the use of the street
it not as vital as was the business
streets a year ago, yet the residents
are becoming dissatisfied with the
pace at which the work is moving.
Many rains have hampered the work
to some extent, and yet the force of
men employed on the job seem INSULT
cient to turn it out with dispatch.
Everyone seems to be employed and
help is hard to get. These barriers
to progress give some logical excuse
for the failure of the contractors to
push the work, but certainly no bet
ter weather for doing it could be ask
ed than is prevailing right now. 1t
was their expectation when beginning
the work to have it completed within
ten weeks. This being the present. in
tention some extra speed must be ap-
piled to operations, or plans will be-
come futile.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
NEXT SUNDAY is ANTI
SALOON LEAGUE SUNDAY

Next Sunday is Anti-Saloon league
day in Belding. Workers from the
field will be here to speak in the diff
ferent churches at the morning SER
vices. Edwin Rawden of Lansing will
address the Congregational audience
in the morning and will also be the
speaker at the FIVE o'clock union SER
vices. Superintendent Grant M. Hud-
son will speak in the Methodist
church in the morning and also at
Green's church at the early afternoon
services, returning in time for the
union services at five o'clock. Other
speakers will address the congrega-
tions at the churches not mentioned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
NEXT BAND CONCERT
WILL Be HELD ON
WEDNESDAY JULY 12
FIRST CONCERT HELD LAST
WEDNESDAY EVENING WELL
ATTENDED

The band concert of last Wednes-
day evening was good success. The
lawn surrounding the band stand and
also the street and sidewalks were
filled with people from the city and
country, who came to hear the boys
play. 1t was the initial concert of
the season and the weather was ideal
for the event.
Many of the boys were away this
week playing in Lowell and other
towns. They will all return in time
for the next concert to be given next
Wednesday evening, July l. Every
one should come out to hear the boys
play and encourage them by being
present The success of the gather
ings will depend to a large extent
upon the interest taken in the boys
efforts by the public. Large attend
ance will insure a continuance of the
work.
The efforts of the local boys is COM
mendable. No city should be without
band, and much less Belding, city
which is the pride of every resident.
The concerts being at 7:45 and last
just one hour. This makes it possible
for everyone to do the necessary shop
ping and attend to other duties and
still reach home early in the evening.
Remember the next concert will be
Wednesday evening, July II. Every
held Wednesday evening, July II,
just east of the Banner Office.
The program for next Wednesday
follows:
|. First Regiment Band. -. March
2. Kangaroo Hop ....... Fox Trot
3. Language of the Soul. =. Waltz
4. Good Scout. ..............M March
5. Tuba Solo-"Pomposo". ...
.......... Henry Gildemeister
6. Sooner or Later. Popular Song
Z. Belmont Overture. e........
g.. Uncle Sans Postman. -. March
9. Popular Song-Selected .....
TO- Star Spangled Banner. ...
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
SOLDIER BOY LEFT
TO JOIN REGIMENT

Orvis Phinney left Friday to join
the 31st Regiment at Crawling. He
is a member of Company K, having
been in the state militia for the past
three years. Mr.. Phinney is son-in-
law of Geo. w. Hall and has been in
the employ recently OF Joseph Shin
dorf on the latter's farm. At the
time of the Fales' livery barn fire he
was occupying the living rooms on
the second floor and lost most of his
furniture and had a narrow escape
from the burning building. Mr.. Phin-
ney says he intends to fight with his
comrades and his company il it comes
to that point in the Mexican trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Aid Society Meeting

The Orleans and Green's Ladies'
Aid Societies will combine and meet
at the home of Mrs. Ida Hall on We'd
nesday afternoon. July IL. AS it is
desired to serve supper on the lawn,
should the day he at all stormy. the
meeting will be held Thursday after
noon. july 13. instead. A good pro-
gram is being prepared and a fine
supper will be served at five o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all members and their friends to be
present and make this one Of the best
meetings ever held.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Firecracker Accident

Eleanor Curtis, the adopted daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Curtis, had
a sad experience with firecracker
Tuesday morning. The cracker ex-i
ploded after she had thought the fuse
had gone out, being held so near her
face that one of her eyes was burned
quite badly. Her parents took her to
Dr. Roller in Grand Rapids for treat
ment Immediately and he hopes to be
able to overcome any serious injury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

marriage licenses at the county
clerks office in Grand Rapids Mon
day, were twins, brother and sister,
who obtained permits to use at
double wedding Monday afternoon
performed by Judge F. A. Hess. Elter
C. Rhodes Of Grattan township, one
of the twins, welded Miss Erva Row
ley of Ionia. Elmer Rhodes, sister of
the bridegroom in the first wedding,
becomes the bride of Arthur L. Aniba,
also of Grattan township
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

George w. Brown is so much inn
proved from his recent severe i'll
ness as to be able to get out. some.
This week he and his family are oc-
cupying their cottage at Long Lake
and expect to remain there several
weeks. Mr.. Brown says he has quit
work entirely for the present. His
many friends are pleased to see him
out and around again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Attended Song Recital in Grand
Rapids

Miss Marguerite Lamb has return
ed from Grand Rapids. She went
there last Thursday to attend and
take part in the song recital given by
the pupils of the J. Jams Helder in
st. Cecilia auditorium Friday even
ing.
Miss Lamb sang, "I'm Wearin'
Awa'", by Foote and "Rose in the
Bud" by Forster. She also was one
of the accompanies.
Clayton Knapp of this city is one
of his pupils and sang "Song of
Chimes" by Warrell and "a Message"
by Frey.
Miss Olga Hilton of Sparta, Mrs.
w. II. Browne and Miss Francis
Browne of Greenville also took part
in the program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
FILED LARGE PETITION
FOR PROHIBITION

Maj. Arthur p. Loomis and Super
intendent Grant Hudson of the state
wide anti-saloon league last Friday
filed with the secretary of state the
petitions for submission on Nov.
of the prohibition amendment.
The petition is the largest ever FL
ed, there being $4,000 signatures.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

The time for the first cutting of
noxious weeds will expire July 5,
notice of the time having already been
given in the township of Otiseo, and
owners Of land on which they are
growing must not forget TO cut and
destroy them at once. The noxious
weed law covers Canada thistles, OK
eye daisies, wild carrot and milk weed.
JOHN r. KOHN,
Commissioner Of Highways for the
Township of Otisco.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
BeIding Grange Meeting

The next regular meeting of the
Belding Grange will be held Saturday,
afternoon, July 8.
Roll call-WiIl each member come
prepared to give some helpful sug-
gestion or idea.
Question Box in charge of Master
Fred Thompson.
Paper on third degree-Theo. Bias
sen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Had birthday Party

Mrs. j. NJ Langston entertained
Tuesday evening the occasion being
the eighth birthday of her and Mr..
Langston's eldest daughter, Miss
Juanita. Because of it being July
Fourth many of the little friends
were unable to attend. Croquet was
played on the lawn i'm the afternoon
and the children lighted frecrackers
at dark. Refreshments of ice cream,
cake and candy were served. The
children present were: Eleanor Mid
dlebrook. Sterling Middlebrook. Wy
mona Collier, Norma Hoyt Nova Bra
dish, John and Lois Langston.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Altenburg Strained Muscle

Jesse Altenburg was home a few
days the past week nursing a strain
IN IN tne league team whiie piaying IN
recovered as to be able to join the
team again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Death of George Holland

George Holland, aged II years, a
former resident of this city, died in
Ionia at the county hospital Monday
and his remains were taken to Jones'
Vile for burial Wednesday. His wife,
Mrs. Jennie Holland, of this city, and
also a son, Ross Holland, of Detroit,
survive him. They, in company with
a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Morgan,
of Lansing. accompanied the remains
to Jonesville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Had Vicente Roast

Saturday, June "a, Rev. A. J. Blair
and his Sunday school class and Mr..
Demos class were entertained to a
weeny roast in honor Of Henry and
James Johnson's birthdays. After a
lively ball game ice cream and cake
were served in a tent and a general
good time enjoyed. Several nice
peresnts were left as reminders of an
other happy birthday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
REQ TRUCKS TROUNCED
IN FIRST OF DOUBLE

Another victory was added to the
long list of Belding winnings Tuesday
morning when the game was captured
3 to from the REQ Trucks of Lansing
in the first Of double-header schedul-
ed for the day. Held hitless until
the sixth inning and with only one
runner reaching third it looked much
like a shut-out. Schorr, who was
hurting had wrenched his back while
at the plate in the second inning,
lost control in the sixth frame and
the visitors plucked four hits and two
runs from his delivery. Two other
hits completed the marks for the day
for the visitors. Wheeler had a per-
feet day at the bat, drawing four
singles in as many times up. Other
hits were credited to Gould, Doty
and Schorr 2. Siner covered the
plate admirably in the almost fatal
sixth when Nolen returned Jewell's
single in time to nip Clarke on the
tie score. Goulait made the sensation
al catch of the game when he handled
Hammond's long hard drive into the
extreme center garden. With one
hand high i'm the air he pocketed the
drive so neatly that half the fans
in the bleachers were unable to see
whore II went ScOre.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

The annual gathering of the old
neighborhood Fourth of July Club
met with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Menke-
this year and celebrated the day with
a big dinner and the usual delightful
visit. George w. Moulton and fam
ily of Ionia were present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

Mrs. l.. +. Tuttle was in Big Rap
ids Thursday and Friday of last
week attending the graduation exer-
cises at the Ferris Institute. Her
niece, Miss Fannie Daniels, gradual
ed from the music and drawing de-
par-tment with high honors. Miss
Daniels has secured a fine position
in one of the schools Of the Upper
Peninsula, where she will go very
soon. Miss Daniels is an exception
ally fine singer and took leading
part in the play and opera given at
the close Of the school
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
Plan Plant Increase

Workmen have been sounding the
bottom of the millrace at the Rich
ardson Silk company plant to deter
mine the depth necessary to go and
size of foundations needed to support
a proposed addition to the plant. An
enlargement has been contemplated
for several months, but the magnitude
of the structure and its exact loca-
tion have not been decided upon. As
soon as a definite decision Is reach
ed on location and plan of the addi-
ton the Banner will give its readers
further information.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
O. f. S. Meeting

Regular meeting of Doric Chapter
No. rs o. f. S. will be held next Tues
day evening, July IL, with initiation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Eavos left on
vention. They were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Weber of Saranac.
cling over the West Michigan Pike.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05

Mar.nd Mrs. T. l.. Hubbell spent the
Fourth at Wabasis Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-07-05
TO ADVERTISERS |:

Inc circulation BOOKS
Of the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1916-02-08
GARDA - GLAvNI STEBER.

Glavna sila tie "Zvezdne palace" je p~oGivala
ma carski gard v Petrogradu, XII ie bila pod po-
velJmstvom velikegs kneza Nikolaja Nikolajeviea.
Nsak polk tie garde je bill pc kaksnem viSjem cast
mku zastopan V tel tajni organizaciji. Gardni
castniki so sinovi ''zanesljivih" visiih drzavnib
uradnikov, ali pa sinovi nazadnjaSkih plemenita-
skin rotbin, XII so, preden je Aleksander ii. odpra-
wi tlacanstvo, pOsedovale veliko stevilo "dus,"
to Sc pravi kmetov ~tlacanov. Ma tie Gastnike Sc
Je Nikolaj Nikolajevic lahko popolnoma zanasal,
kaJti nikdar MISC prihajali V dotiko s civilnim
prebivalstvom, in V vsej ogromni ruski DRAW MISC
poznali nikogar kakor svoje neposredne predpo-
s~tavlJene, svoje vojaSke vzgojitelje in ozji krog
aristokraciJe, v katerem so sc kretali. III gardisti
so pa lmeli stike S castniki V zunanjih garnizijah,
IN z nJih pomocJo so Sc opazovali in nadzorovali
eastniki pc dezeli, XII so bill kaj sumljivi zaradi
liberalizma ali cello socializma.