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The Seward gateway., 1916-10-31
My Dear Mir. Thane.

This letter is written to you in en tire frankness and confidence. You reply will be held strictly confdenti al also. have made every effort il my power to secure a proper organi zation of the Republican party in Al aska so that We might not only elect the Delegate but the Republican mem. bers of the Legislature as well. II seems to me the situation is such tC urge all members of the party to lay aside personal grief and join hands that Alaska may stand square with the Administration of Hughes and Fairbanks after the 4th of next March.
 shall support the Republican Ma tional ticket as I have always done, except in the single instance of four years ago. When Mir. Roosevelt was candidate I supported him. send you herewith a copy of the letters and telcgrams which passed between me and those in charge of the Seward Convention insofar as the nomination for Delegate is concerned. From this correspondence you will discover that lf l had agreed to surrender my free dom as the representative of the pco- pie o' 4 'aska in the natter of patron age would have teen nominated there. I did not do that and in my refusal was and now am fully sup ported by the Congressional Rcpubii- ,an Committee, to whom all the cor respondence and the facts were sub mitted.
 The question which confronts me now is: what will you and my other good friends in Juneau do in the mat ter of assisting me to secure proper organization of the Republican party through the Divisional Convention. Will you support me as candidate for Delegate with earneStness,-or at all? Would my nomination in the Di- .sional Convention in the First Di- vision be agreeable to you and would it p:ve strength to the organization and assist in electing Republican members to the Legislature? If can feel assured that l can have a fair support around Juneau feel sure of reelection. Will you write mo what the situation is and what I can depend upon in the First Division.
 Your reply will be held strictly con fdential.
 Very truly yours,
 (signed JAMES WICKERSHANI"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
BELDINc PROOF
Should Convince Every Belding
Reader

The frank statement Of a neighbor,
telling the merits of remedy,
Bids you pause and believe.
The same endorsement
By some stranger far away
Commands no belief at all.
Here's a Bedding case.
A Bedding citizen testifes.
Read and be convinced.
M. III. Barlow, plasterer, SID So.
Pleasant St., Belding, says: II had
been bothered more or less for some
time with hard backaches and my kid
neys were weak. / used about four
boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills and they
greatly benefited me-" Statement
given November 9th, 1906.
No Kidney Trouble Since
SIX YEARS LATER, Mr.. Barlow
said: IL haven't had any kidney trou-
bic since / used Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Barley has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster-M ilburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
TIBERIUS BELDING
DIED IN NORTHWEST

The remains of Tiberius B. Bedding
were brought here Monday from
Minneapolis, Mimi, where he died
last Friday, for burial in the Otisco
cemetery. His son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Perrin, with
whom he has been living, accompanied
the remains here.
Mr.. Bedding had been in failing
health for the past two years, his last
serious illness, however, being of
short duration. Mr.. Belding was rs
years old and was born at Ashfeld,
Mass, September, 1881, coming to
Otisco with his parents when two
years old, along with other early set
tlers-Joseph Fiske, John Shaw, Ma
thaniel Fiske, Loren Benedict and
others. His father built the old
house which still stands opposite the
Otisco cemetery just north of Cooks
Corners, where he spent a number of
years of his young life.
After his marriage at the age of
"a years to Eliza King, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert King, they went
West, after living on a farm near
Greenville, and for many years he
was engaged in farming and also in
the hotel business at Groton, South
Dakota, which proved successful in
every way.
Mrs. Bedding died about 16 years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
FINE CHURCH WE'D
DING AT PARNEll

A pretty wedding took place Tues
day morning at 8 o'clock, May 16, at
ST. Patrick's church at Parnell when
Kathryn Geneva, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Byrne of Belding, was
united in marriage with Edward
Burns of Parnell, Father Troy officiat-
ing. The bride wore a white crepe
de chine dress and white picture hat
and carried shower bouquet of white
roses. Miss Marian, her sister, was
bridesmaid and wore pink crepe de
chine with hat to match and carried
pink roses. The groom was attended
by his brother, Avernice Burns. After
the ceremony a wedding reception was
held at the home of the brides par
ents to about one hundred guests. The
tables were beautifully decorated for
the occasion and pink and white car
nations made an attractive center
piece. At 1890 dinner was served.
Those who assisted in serving were
Mabel and Marie Byrne. Stella Lally,
Ethel McGinnis, Madge Bresnahan
and Maria Byrne. Mrs. Charles Col
lar had charge of the giftroom. Mr..
and Mrs. Byrne left late in the even
ing for a short wedding trip and will
visit relatives in Chicago before re-
turning. They will be at home at
Parnell after June 1. Those from
distance who attended the wedding
were: Frank J. Byrne of Saginaw,
brother of the bride; Joseph Burns of
Bedding, Mrs. Mary Malone, Mrs. T.
f. Doyle, Bertha and Will Doyle, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Doyle and r. M. Shiv-
ell of Lowell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
SECOND WARD

George Mcpherson celebrated his
sixth birthday in kindergarten last
week.
The kindergarten children illustrat-
ed the story ofanPeter Rabbit" in the
sand table. .CTbey modelled rabbits
Myron Smith of the second grade
Is very sick inbthe Hart Bros, hos
pital at SIT Johns. His room will
send him some flowers this week.
Edward Scheidt has recovered from
the measles, and is back in school.
Only twenty-three left in the Sec
ond grade-measles!
There were nineteen children in the
first grade who were neither absent
nor tardy during. the past month.
Glenn Gould, Edith Edwards, Laura
Walters Ilah Hildebrand, Helen
Kline and Phyllis Luce have been
neither absent nor tardy since the be-
ginning of the term.
The first grade children are enjoy
ing the book Lulu, Alice and Jimmie
Wibblewabble."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
STATE EDUCATIONAL

Tustin Seniors made $65 with their
class play, Thread of Destiny"
The Amasa board has contracted
for 1926 lecture course for next
year.
Mason grade children Melted over
S35 with their operetta, "a Fairy
Conspiracy"
Lakeview is building a $4,000 high
school. The new structure will con-
tain large gymnasium and assembly
room.
The East Jordan high school band
will give public concerts on the Main
street every Friday evening for the
rest of the school year.
Hastings will graduate 80 pupils
this year. They had their pictures
taken and twas then that Supt. Led
erie really appreciated what a fine
looking class it was.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The high school is feeling the ef-
fects of the epidemic of measles.
The university inspector, DR.. Egg
CERT, visited the high school Thurs
day. He has placed Bedding high
school on the university list for an
other three years.
Maynard Byrnes, who was hurt
last week, is able to be back in school
again. IN
Miss Louise Miller visited Friday
and Monday with Glenna Cook.
Bedding high school lost both boys
and girls singles and doubles to Ionis
on the local court Saturday. The court
has been in condition such a short
time that sufficient practice was i'm
possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

ago and her body was brought here
for burial in the old cemetery at
Otisco, where the remains Of her hus-
band now lie at rest by her side.
For the past twenty years he has
made annual trips to this city visit
ing relatives and friends here and in
other parts of Michigan, making his
stay of few weeks very enjoyable
one for himself and others whom he
met.
Funeral services were held at the
M. +. church Tuesday at 2 o'clock
d. m, where large number Of rel
atives and old friends came to pay
their last respects. Rev. w. +. Doty
officiated and the pallbearers,
Henry J.. Leonard, Thos. Bracken,
Levi Tuttle, Albert f. Weter, Mark
H. Brown and w. c. Spicer, escorted
the remains to the cemtery. sN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
Church of Christ News

The memorial services of the G.. A.
r. will be held at 1890 Sunday morn
ing. Let us pay our tribute of love
and respect to the "Boys in Blue" by
attending this service. We hope the
house will be filled. We urge all to
be on time-10:30 sharp.
We invite all visitors to remain to
our Bible school, which starts at 1880
sharp, and closes before 1890. We
are in a contest with Lansing and
they are twelve points in the lead
which we must overcome Sunday. This
is "Boys" day, too. The girls made a
fine showing last Sunday, now it is up
to the boys and men. Remember Sun
day is the day to pass Lansing.
The choir will meet at the parson-
age on Friday night. Let every
member be present.
We are glad to have Bro. Roy Sim
mons with us last Sunday and his solo
was enjoyed by all. He will sing for
again next Sunday.
Big prayer meeting Thursday. 7:30
p. m. Better come.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Hazel and Harry Speaker left school
Friday to move to Lansing.
The first grade children are start
ing to make circus parades.
Rosamond Coney and William Nc
Nally celebrated their birthdays in
the first grade room Friday.
The two-two class is learning '"Phe
Boys Song" and the three-ones the
Brown Thrush"
Mrs. Will Coney and Mrs. Penny
visited the first grade room Friday.
Rev. Vail of st. Louis called on the
fourth grade Monday morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
BURNED BY ACID

Many Michigan mother has prob
ably used this 68-year-old liniment on
some member of the family. Maybe
it did not happen to be some notably
hard case like that of A. M. Millard,
of Cortland, N. Y, who was almost
burned to death by sulphuric acid,
and who said this simple liniment
mot only cured him, but removed the
scars" Perhaps your mother used
this same Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh
just to cure lame back, or to heal a
wound, or sore, or burn, or to fix
up any other external ill.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
HYPOCRISY IS IN
LARGE PACKAGES

Lying before the writer is the acme
of hypocrisy. 1t is a catalogue Of one
of those mail order houses, and on one
tised. The first is declared to be the
most perfect sewing machine on the
market" the second is said to have
more good sensible ideas than any
other" while the third is praised as
being "the most superior sewing ma
chine on the market"
Now, which OF these machines really
is the best? Which Of them is as good
as the one your retailer sells and guar
antees? Can any reader of the above
triumvirate Of ads. tell? Most assur-
eddy not.
The lesson should be plain to all who
receive these catalogues. They con-
tain glowing descriptions Of goods. but
the senders of money do not know
what they are going to get for their
money when they send it to mail or
der house
Goods In Plain Packages.
Were IL not so serious it would be
amusing TO read some of the smooth
arguments the catalogue houses adj
vance to their readers in an effort to
induce them to send in orders They
say that goods are sent in plain pack
ages because many merchants who buy
of them to sell again object to having
their name appear on the boxes. We
know we are safe In saying there is
not one single merchant in the whole
United States who ever ordered any
goods from these concerns. The state
ment is made In an effort to make the
consumer believe that he can buy as
cheaply as his local merchant can.
But printed matter that will sell
goods is within the power Of almost
any local retailer. Most all the expert
advice is little more than empty gen.
eralizing about nonessentials. 1t Is not
literature, remember. but advertising.
that you want to write. knowledge Of
words and type and the ability to
write fine Introductory paragraphs and
striking headings are not to be de-
spised. of course. but the facts, not
fancy ways OF saying them, are what
induce the people to spend their money
in the local stores.
The merchants knowledge of his
store, his goods and the people is more
than an Offset for any lack OF ability to
coin catchy phrases or to use technical
language in telling the printer how he
would like TO have bis advertising
look.
The nearer the local merchant can
come to making his advertising sound
like his talk the more effective it will
be. Personality is what brings and
holds trade; personality secures to your
competitor trade likewise difficult to
wean away from him.
The modern retail merchant must
make sure that his displays In his win
dows and in the store itself are such as
will interest women. A general vari-
ETY. ought TO be shown, with prices
clearly Indicated In plain figures. Make
inspection easy and then let shoppers
inspect undisturbed. for In this man
ner many new wants will be developed
In the minds of the shoppers. The
merchant or salesman who stands over
shopper and attempts to press a sale
invariably annoys the customer and
hastens his or her departure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
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PARNELL

Listen for the wedding bells.
One of Dan Towards horses was
struck by lightning last week.
Misses Erma and Lola Doran OF
Grand Rapids spent Sunday with their
parents. 49,,
William Laughlin, who was kicked
by one of his horses while in Lowell,
is improving.
Bishop Gallagher will administer
confirmation here Thursday, June /.
Joe Downs and Camilis Hefferon
have new REQ autos.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

found that Tanlac not only stimulates.
but best of all, RECONSTRUCTS
Tanlac goes quickly to the seat of the
trouble and soon brings a welcome
change in health. Tanlac has proven
of wonderful benefit in cases of stom-
ach, liver and kidney disorders. rheu-
matism, nervous disorders, headaches.
unsound sleep, indigestion and ali
forms of catarrh.
Tanlac may be obtrined here at the
store of Wortley g. French.-adv.
Old Papers for Sale at This Office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
GRAMMAR GRADES.

Three of the measles cases, Eileen
Armstrong, Helena Stout and Gladys
Burns, have recovered and returned
to school. but there are still nine
cases from the seventh grade.
Miss Violet Boyd from Jackson Wis
tied the sixth grade Friday.
Mrs. z. Weaver was also sixth
grade visitor Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Joseph Mendlik, who lives near
Chadwick on small farm of ten OF
fifteen acres, is making good living
for himself and wife. They have a
cow and keep sixty or seventy hens,
Every week Mr.. Mendlik brings his
eggs and butter to the Bedding mar
ket and since January he has sold
over one hundred dollars worth of but
ter and eggs.
Mr.. Mendlik is Bohemian and
came to Chicago from that country,
where he was born, when small boy.
A few years ago he bought the piece
of land and moved here. He loves and
is loyal to his native country and re-
Gently has donated to the city library
fine book entitled Bohemia and the
Cechs," which is full of interesting
facts and pictures of that country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

The sixth grade reading classes
are memorizing Apple Blossoms"
The Y. M. c. A. although appar-
emily outclassed, defeated the Green
vile second high, IL to 8. Pitchers,
Skellenger and Hitchcock; catchers,
Stally and Barlow.
The grades are planning to have
a track meet soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

John Trowbridge and Vern Race
are detained in the county Jail at
Ionia on charge of burglary. A
few weeks ago George Hetchler had
some clothing stolen from his house
while he was away and recently he
found evidence that points to the boys.
They were arrested and Deputy
Sheriff Chas. Murray took them to
Ionia to await examination before
Justice Spencer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
$4,000 BOTTLES


Sold in Michigan in Six Months
Proving conclusively that Michigan
people are satisfied with Tanlac. They
have found it an honest medicine
which fulfills all claims made for it.
They have found it a splendid tonic
and system builder, purely vegetable
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
ORDINANCE PROVIDED FOR THE
ISSUE OF S25,0O0.O0 IMPROVE
MENT RnNnC

ORDINANCE No. 141 of the City
of Bedding, authorized by Chapter 20
of the Charter of the said City of
Belding.
THE CITY OF BELDING HEREBY
ORDAINS
WHEREAS, This council did con-
template the improvement of certain
streets in and of this the City of Beld-
ing, and, in the judgment of this coun-
Gil, it was and is for the best interests
of said city, that portion of the cost
of said improvements be paid from
the general funds of said city, and this
council did find and determine that.
for that purpose, a greater amount
would be required in and for the fiscal
year 1916-17 than could be raised un-
der the Charter of said city otherwise
than by loan; and
| WHEREAS, This council did find and
determine that it would be necessary
to raise by loan, in and for said fiscal
year, for said purpose, the sum of
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars $685.
O0O), and did pass proper resolution
providing for the raising of such
amount, by loan; and
WHEREAS, This council did, by
resolution, direct that there should,
at the annual city election then to be
held in said city on the Bird day of
April, 1916, be submitted to vote of
the. electors the proposition to raise
such addition amount, and did, in
and by such resolution, distinctly
state the purpose Of the proposed ex-
penditure, the amount proposed to be
raised, and that such amount was pro-
posed to be raised by loan; and
WHEREAS, Such resolution was
published in one of the newspapers of
said city, and copies thereof posted in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
WHEN 1T COMES TO SHOES

our line will suit you as we carry only
the best grades and our prices are
right. We are boosters for Belding
and Home Trade. Orlo Morse, Shoe
Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Card of Thanks.-Through the col
umns of the Banner wish to thank
all my Bedding friends and the Rebek-
ah Order, i. O.. o. +. for their kind
ness and the floral offerings at the
death and burial of my wife.
Jesse Duboise,
Fremont, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

The fve-twos are now making
study Of jute, opium and indigo.
The five-twos are studying paul
Revere's Ride" in their language
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

Editor-in- Chief.-Royal Davis.
Athletic Editor.--Carl Huntley.
Society Editor.-Margaret Cusser
Reporters:
State Educational.-Elv Wheeler.
High School.-Mary Ravell.
Grammar Dept.-Harry Connell.
Third Ward.-Lynda Kassner.
Second Ward.-Marguerite Foy.
Ellis School.--Dale Klock.
This is the second division of the
eleventh grade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

A FIRST-CLASS GARAGE is A
boon to any community. We can re-
pair any make of car and handle
Goodrich tires. Large line of access
SORES carried. Kiskey Garage, Beld-
ing Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

IF YOU NEED LADDERS OF
any kind, extension and plain, any
length, see us before you buy. we
have an excellent assortment Beld-
ing Lumber Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN
moving pictures. See our daily pro-
gram on curtain; changes every dav.
Our theatre is well-ventilated. Keen
posted; we show the best. Empress
Theatre. SS'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

THE REXALL STORES ARE ALL
reliable and leaders in drug lines. See
our large stock of wall paper. You
don't have to pay for any you don't
use. Harry J. Cornell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Bedding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

ALWAYS DEAL WITH YOUR
responsible merchants for dry goods.
We can compete with anyone any
where, and we stand back of all our
goods every time. See us first. +.
c. Lloyd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
BUY AT HOME DEPARTMENT

STOP AND CONSIDER THIS IF
every consumer of flour would buy at
home what it would mean to Belding.
Our mills are here and our Moss Rose
brand is guaranteed. Z. z. Chapple
& Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
THIRD WARD

Eleven boys and girls were out of
the fifth grade Monday.
Gladys MUMMY of Lakeview visited
the fifth grade Monday afternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

JUST INSIST ON HAVING YOUR
bread order come from home bakeries.
it keeps your money at home and
neips your town. Our grocery line
VIII suit you. Frank H. Hudson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

BELDING SAVINGS BANK.
capital, S5O,000.00; surplus and pro-
hts, $26,OO0.00. Your business solicit
ed. 'e''N''-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
LOOK up YOUR PANAMA HAT

have it cleaned-will save you
money. You will soon need it. Don't
forget we doctor up your sick clothes,
too. and make suits to order. Burt
Curtis, Ill w. Main st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

WE DO A REGULAR BANKING
business; besides pay 5 per cent on
time deposits. Our large capital and
resources are at your command.
Safety first, is our motto: see ms.
Sandell's Bank, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

WHY BUY JEWELRY FROM A
picture book, they all look alike. Bet
ter deal with your home jeweler; see
what you buy; see US first. r. II.
Waldo, Jeweler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST.
Our prices on groceries will keep your
money In Belding, besides you are
not taking chances. We are boosters
Tor Belding. Z. z. Hudson, Grocer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

DO YOU COOK BY GAS? 1T is
cleaner and cheaper. See our large
line of gas stoves and ranges, water
heaters, Welsbach gas lights, reading
lamps, arc lamps, etc. Belding Gas
Works.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

WE ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST
TO show the latest creations in ladies'
mats and carry a large line of trim
med hats and millinery goods. Buv
Shoppe. -"'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

WE CAN COMPETE WITH ANY
one anywhere and carry a large line
of everything in Clothing, Gents Fur
nishings, etc. Will appreciate your
patronage. A. Friedman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

WE USE NO CHEMICALS IN
our iaundry-pure soap and water
that's all. We wash carpets, too. &c
a yard. We are boosters for Beldinp
every. time. Silk City Steam Laun-
dry, A. B. Foss, Prop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

BUY YOUR CLOTHING AND
Shoes here and we will see that Won
always get as much or more than the
same same money will buy elsewhere. The
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24

.WAGONSi JUST UNLOADED A
car. Pekin Wagonsl Come in and
look them over. Bedding Implement
20.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
NOW GET READY FOR SUM-

mer with your electric supplies. We
have large line of all kinds-electric
irons, coasters. We install electric
plants. Don't live in darkness, have
your home wired. Spencer Electric
Light and Power Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-24
al RAINBOW CHAS-

DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHAS-
er; you will find pot Of gold at our
store If you select your watches and
jewelry here. Fine watch and CLOCK
repairing a speciality. M. L. Willough-
by, Jeweler.