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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
PATRIOTIC ORDERS
OBSERVED LINCOLN
WASHINGTON DAY
A BOUNTEOUS DINNER WAS
SERVED AND AN EXCELLENT
PROGRAM GIVEN

The four patriotic orders of the
city-the G. A. R., w. r. c., Sons
Of Veterans and Daughters of Vet
erans observed Lincoln's and Wash
ington's birthdays at the G.. A. r. hall
last Saturday with a big dinner and
appropriate exercises. The attend
ance was so great that it was impos-
sible to accommodate all of the peo-
pie at one time.
At the conclusion of the dinner
(Which was worthy of the ladies of
the orders, was heartily enjoyed by
ALL, the members of the four orders
and their friends were called to order
by Major Frank r. Chase, commander
of the post. After explaining the
purpose Of the gathering Mr.. Chase
called on Frank r. Davis to give
some music on the violin. He respond
ed with his usual ability to the graft
fication of the audience. William Ma
lone, commander of the Sons of Vet
Grams. was then called to the presid-
ing officers table to take charge of
the program. Mr.. Malone read the
call of the national commander of the
Sons for observance of the two days.
Leon Forman followed on the pro-
gram with a reading, "Commemora-
tion Ode to Lincoln" Mrs. l.. M.
Berry rendered beautiful vocal solo,
being accompanied by Miss Nettie
Correll. Continuing the program was
as follows:
Reading washington Slumbers"
Mrs. Mary Skellenger
Recitation, "Our Captain, Wash
ington". .... Mrs. Anna Parent
Vocal solo. Miss Nettie Correll
n r III
Mrs. Mary E. H. Coville
Recitation, "The Veteran and His
Grandson. ........A. M. Eaves
Recitation, "Lincoln's Gettysburg
Address. Mrs. Chas. Johnson
Address .............."P Patriotism"
j. M. Langston
ham Lincoln. Mrs. May Little
Reading ,"Bishop Fowler's Obitu-
ary on Lincoln" ..........
............. Mrs. Melissa Cobb
Reading, "Lincoln's Failure to
Win the Support of the Min
listers at Springfield.
..............F Frank R. Chase
Reading, "Lincoln's Own Story
of His Life. ....... Ada Fowler
Reading, "Three Americans,
Washington, Lincoln and
YOU. u"............. Ada Fowler
At the conclusion of the regular
program request was made that
Frank r. Davis give an additional
number on the violin. He responded
with an imitation of country church
organ. The meeting was then adj
journed.
No nicer tribute can be paid to
Washington and Lincoln than is paid
each year by the four local patriotic
orders. The spirit of patriotism is
waning in certain parts of the United
States and it is becoming more inn
portant each year that citizens, the
country over, devote more time to
the big spirit that makes this coun-
try the best of all the world. We
must have more patriotism.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
HUSTLE EVERY DAY UP TO LAST MINUTE A GREAT
CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED NOW ON ACCOUNT OF THE N
PROMISES now
NO MORE EXTRA VOTES WILL Be
AWARDED FROM NOW TO THE CLOSE
Subscriptions Will According
Votes Only. Call Monday and Tuesday o G
With

AS we stated before no-more extra
votes will be given. From now on
each subscription will be credited ac-
cording to the schedule of votes only.
But great deal may be accomplished
from now until the close. Interest in
the contest is the greatest now and it
will be much easier TO get subscrip-
tions now than at any other time.
This is also the time to look up those
who promised you.
About the Close
From now until the close it is not
necessary for the contestants to make
reports to the contest manager. Make
out your reports as you have been do
ing, using care to write plain and give
correct address, and, also state wheth-
er new or old subscriptions; sign your
name to each list If more than one;
place the correct amount of cash in
envelope, together with report, seal
it, and then drop the report in sealed
ballot which we viii have for that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
MISS KATIE WEhTE
GIVEN SHOWER BY
FRIENDS MONDAY
MOCK WEDDING WAS STAGED IN
PARLOR OF ASHFIELD
BOARDING HOUSE

On Monday, February 21st, the girls
of the Ashfield gave a surprise shower
and mock wedding in honor of Miss
Katie Vents, who is shortly leaving
town to become the bride of Mr.. Free
man Dunk of Lafayette, Indiana.
The girls went to Katie's room, en-
masse, and greatly astonished her by
showering her with presents, both
useful and ornamental.
The shower was followed by a mock
wedding in the parlors of the house.
The ceremony took place in the pres
ence of about ninety friends.
Miss Katie Wente, as bride, was
charmingly attired in white dress
and tulle veil. She carried bouquet
of real carnations. Miss Ella Graf
kowski tok the part of the happy
bridegroom. The young couple were
attended by Miss Laura Wente as
maid-of-honor, and Miss Pearl Good
roe as best man. Miss Marie Peter
son and Miss Gladys Dearinger at
tended as parents of the bride. Miss
Emma Byers, as flower girl, carried a
basket of roses and sweet peas. Miss
Maud Longberg, as Rev. Arthur
Greggs, performed the marriage cere-
mony. Miss Hannah Franks and
Miss Florence Harrison took the part
of master and mistress of ceremonies.
The wedding march was played by
Miss Elsie Farmer.
After the ceremony a reception was
held during which the bride and
groom cut the conventional wedding
cake.
The party then proceeded to the
Crawford hall, where a fashlight pic
ture of the group was taken.
The many friends and acquaintance
of Miss Wente all unite is wishing
her much happiness in the future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
VISITS BROTHER
THAT HE NEVER SAW

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Lawrence of
Grattan have been receiving a visit
from Charles Lawrence, brother of
Mr.. Lawrence, whom he had never
seen.
The father of the Lawrences moved
from New Jersey in an early day and
later went west, settling in Bethany,
Mo. A. ii. Lawrence came to Michi-
gan when young man and worked at
the carpenter trade, finally settling in
Grattan. After the death of his moth
er, the father was married again and
Charles was born. Sometime ago a
letter was sent from here by Mrs.
Lawrence to Bethany, Mo-, making in
quiry of the family of Mr.. Lawrence
and the letter was given by the post
master to Charles Lawrence, who at
once came to the conclusion that A.
III. Lawrence was his brother and de-
cided to come here for visit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

We wish to announce to the patrons
of our theatre, who wish to attend the
entertainment Tuesday, February %,
(Which is to be a stupendous master
picture in five reels, entitled, "The
End of the Road" perturbation of
the noted broadway dramatic success,
featuring the popular stars-Mr. Har-
old Lockwood, and Miss May Allison,
in a spectacular drama of Southern
life) must attend before eight o'clock
as the ticket Office will close at that
time. Only one performance will be
given owing to the fact that the X.
Of p. lodge has rented the threatre
for the evening.
DO not be afraid that you will be
deprived Of seeing Il all as we make
special efforts to please our patrons.
EMPRESS THEATRE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
FORMER BELDING BOY
WAS COMPLIMEMTED

Charles Eddy gives is clipping
from the Kalispell, (Montana) news
paper received from his son-in-law,
Robert P. Mclaughlin, a former
Belding boy, complimenting him very
highly on a pamphlet he has just
published in relation to the national
forests and the work of fighting fire.
We clip a portion which says:
Supervisor r. p. Mclaughlin, of
the Blackfoot national forest, has
just completed a work on fire fight
ing which is credited by foresters
and lumbermen with embodying an
entirely new plan, and is the first
thorough and complete pain of or
ganization which has ever been writ
ten. Requests for copies have al
ready been made by the schools of
forestry of the universities of Mon
tana and Idaho, where the subject
has not yet been taught. In addi-
tion copies have been requested by
the American Lumberman and many
of the large lumber companies.
Mr.. McLaughlin's work is the re-
suit of survey which he made joint
ly last summer for the Pend O'Reille,
Coeur d'Alene, Potlatch and Clear
water protective associations, and
for the Pen O'Reille, Clearwater, St.
Joe and Selway national forests in
Idaho. He was engaged to make the
survey after which he was to submit
a plan for fire protection Of the white
pine belt of Idaho. This was a dis
tinct recognition Of the efficient or
ganization which he has built up on
the Blackfeet forest in the past four
years"
Fred l.. Warner went to Detroit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
ATTENDED FUNERAL
OF CHAS. BLAkESlEE

William Foote went to Alto Monday
to visit his brother, Charles Foote,
and also to attend the funeral of Chas.
Blakeslee, former resident here.
Mr.. Blakeslee and his father the
late Geo. Blakeslee operated a black
smith shop on the site of the Ireland
Hardware store in an early day and
built the residence now owned by
Russell Gals. Mr.. Blakeslee commit
ted suicide by hanging himself. He
went to the basement to fix the fur
mace, and as he did not return his
wife went down and found his body
suspended from beam.
He was prominent figure in Lowell
politics and was justice of the peace
at the tine of his death, a position
which he had filled for the past 20
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
DONATION DAY FOR
THE BELONG CITY
HOSPITAL MARCH 1ST
MANY THINGS NEEDED AT THE
INSTITUTION. LIST OF SOME
OF THEM

Next Wednesday, March /, will be
Donation Day for the city hospital.
Vegetables, canned goods, furniture,
etc, will be very acceptable. All
vegetables are to be left at Lambs
grocery, canned goods and jellies are
to be left at The Hub clothing store.
Donatins are to be left between the
hours of 2:30 and 500 o'clock. Ladies
will be in charge at each of the places
to take care Of the donations. Anyone
having furniture to donate should not
ify the ladies in charge and arrange
ments will be made for calling for it.
Here is list of some of the things
needed at the hospital: canned fruit,
jellies, vegetables, dining chairs, din
ing table, rockers, small stands and
dressing tables.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
WEST OTISC0 FARMERS
CLUB WILL MEET

The West Otisco Farmers club will
hold its next meeting with Mrs. A. j..
Moon March second. 1t is hoped ev-
ery member will be present as a good
time is expected. A program is be-
ing prepared and we hope our sick
members will be able to meet with US
on that day. The topic for discussion
is. "Should Agriculture Be Taught in
Our Rural Schools" led by Walter
Reeves, followed by Clyde Day. Let
everyone take part in this topic. Din
ner will be served at noon.
Martha Hall, Cor. Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Individuality

in dress is not so hard to attain.
Have your suit. coat or dress designed
to suit your particular style of figure,
by Salzman & Sons, tailors.
This firm have. also added dress
making to their business, under the
care of the Misses Hartley and Wag-
horn, who recently arrived here from
Croydon, England.
See their adv. in this weeks issue
of the Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
REVIVAL AT BAPTIST
CHURCH IN PROGRESS

The revival meetings at the Baptist
church continue to grow in interest
and power. Large audiences were
present on Sunday. The power of God
is present in the meetings. Roy Sim
mons handles the chorus choir in
masterful way. The extended platform
was completely filled with singers
Suiday and the music was inspiring.
Mr.. Simmons is also gaining for him
self a reputation as strong solo
singer.
Come and hear Lester and Simmons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Live IN Cottage All Winter

Mrs. j. +. Dodson of Long Lake
was in the city Wednesday on her way
to Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodson have a cottage
at the lake in Reimer park, where
they live both summer and winter and
serve meals and lodging to resorters
in the summer or to skaters, ice cut
ters and flying machine operators in
the winter. Although their cottage
is a summer one, they manage to keep
comfortable and are well and hearty
all the time and enjoy it almost as
well as they do in the summer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Sold Barber Shop

The barber shop under the Peoples
Savings Bank, owned by Floyd Luth-
er, has been sold to VIM. r. Dubert
Of Lake City, Michigan. The deal
was closed last Thursday, and the new
proprietor took possession this, We'd
nesday, morning. Mr.. Luther expects
to attend school at Big Rapids, TAX
ing a business course. He came here
from Edmore about one year ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Belding Grange

The regular meeting Of the Belding
Grange will be held February 26, with
dinner promptly at twelve o'clock.
Members please respond with quota
tions either from or about Washing
ton. The program will be entirely pa
triotic and will consist of recitations,
and readings by members with some
choice selections Of music. May we
have large attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
MRS. BERNIE ZERBA
DEAD IN DETROIT

J. C. Zerba received message Mon
day announcing the death of his
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bernie Zerba in
Detroit. She was formerly Miss Cora
Arris Of this city, daughter Of Sey-
mour Arris.
She leaves three children. They
have resided in Detroit six years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
Compliment to Mrs. Williams

From the Madison Eagle of Madi-
son, New Jersey, we clip the follow
ing concerning a former teacher in
the Belding schools:
James Hall was so filled last even
ing, the occasion being the musicale
given by the grammar grades of the
public schools, that there was stand
ing room only. 1t has been proven
to the people that music is beneficial
to the pupil and that the subject does
help the student. The musicale was
brought to successful finish by Mrs.
Abigail j. Williams, supervisor of
music in the schools here. Through
her earnest effort this musicale was
given so that the people Of Madison
might see the progress the pupils have
made in that subject"
Mrs. Frank p. Hamman spent Tues
day in Greenville.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
/. O. O. F. Meeting

The Silk City Lodge l. o. o. f. will
confer the initiation degree Tuesday
evening, February 20. All members
are requested to be present. Visiting
members welcomed.
]. II. Scott, N. G.
Sep Hutchinson, Sec'y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

Earl Vincent was in Ionia on busi-
ness, Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

purpose. The final count will be
made by three disinterested parties.
They will count the votes that are in
the ballot and add them to the stand
ings in this issue, thus giving you
your total. The reports of the con-
test will be kept on file at the office
and will be open for inspection after
the contest. Contestants are request
ed TO call at the Banner office Monday
or Tuesday and go over their reports
with the contest manager. If you are
in doubt about anything ask about it
now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
GIRLSi GIRLSI CTRLSf

Don't forget the "hard times" leap
year party given in the X. Of p. half
Thursday evening, March 5. A royal
good time Is promised.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23
East Otisco Farmers Club

East OLlScO drmeIS OluU
The East Otisco Farmers club will
meet next Thursday, March 2 at the
home of John Kohn. Following is the
program:
Music ................C Club Orchestra
Reading Mrs. Ernest Anderson
scussion-Resolved "That Pre-
paredness is Of the greatest
Importance" Leaders Ernest
Woodbridge and Ernest An
derson.
Banjo Solo. ........ Clyde " Cooper
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-23

Larger circulation than all
other weeklies combined
In It's territory.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-05-04
EXCHANGE BOOSTS
CENTRAL PACKING

A bulletion of the Northwestern Fruit
Exchnnge says:
''ln the Judgment Of this Exchange.
one Of the biggest improvements that
can be made in the handling of this
norhwestern fruit business lies in the
reformation Of picking. packing and
shipping the fruit. We are are thor
oughly convinced that the old system
Of each grower attempting to pack his
own fruit is inefficient and wasteful.
In the first place, one of the great sins
of the business is delay in getting the
fruit to the markets. First. there 10
the delay in picking the apples from
the trees at the exact time that they
should be picked. Then. there is q
great deal Of delay and lost motion in
getting the apples packed after they
are picked; then there is a further de.
lay in getting them assembled and
shipped after they are packed. We be.
lieve that In these delays lie huge
loss to the industry. running up into
hundreds of thousands of dollars. All
concerned in this industry are face to
face now with the vital issues of sue
cess or failure.
There has been q great deal of very
careless thinking on the subject. and
desperate men have been disposed Il
blame marketing agencies. railroads,
dealers. and every body but themselves.
As matter of fact. there Is large room
for improvement in every branch OF
the industry. and the proper way tc
effect these improvements 10 to begin
at home and get the whole business Of
production, picking. packing and ship.
ping down to thoroughly efficient and
economic basis, at the same time re.
quiring marketing agents, railroads
and dealers to improve their methods
also."
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-05-04
APPLES NOT SHIPPED,
EMBARGO ASKED

Basing his address on complaint of
Hood River apple interests. Congress
man Sinnott last week ADVOCATED an
embargo of munitions of war ship
ments to England unless diplomacy can
compel Great Britain from interfering
with shipments of fruit and grain to
neutral countries. Shipment of 20 car
loads of Oregon apples to Denmark for
Christmas trade was delayed. And at
the present time, it is stated, apple
shipments cannot be sent abroad be-
cause of Great Britain's orders.
IL say 1t is.time that this complai-
SAINT and perfunctory diplomacy ceases"
said Mr.. Sinn0tt, land that in regard
to interference with our shipments to
neutral countries we should welcome
in the House as vigorous and trenchant
a message as we heard few days ago
relative to submarine warfare. | am
willing to leave these things in the
hands of diplomacy. but when diplom-
acy fails it is time that this House
give serious consideration to a bill
placing an embargo upon munitions of
war. In that way this Congress may
accomplish what diplomacy has failed
to accomplish, respect for our trade
with neutrals."
Representative Sinnott's speech was
punctuated with frequent applause.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-05-04
Signs of Danger
Should be Needed by Hood
River People

There's serious danger in negiecting
any weakness of the kidneys. The
warning that Nature gives should not
be overlooked. Ii troubled lby too fre.
quent passage of the kidney secretions |;
burning or scalding; if the secretions
are highly colored and contain sediment
when left standing-if you have back
ache, too, with frequent headaches and
dizziness, make up your mind that your
kidneys are affected and begin using
some reliable kidney remedy. Deaths
from kidney disease have decreased in
the United States alone, ~ per cent
in the last 20 years. The risk is great
you can't afford to delay. Hood River
people recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
Can you ask for better proof OF merit
than the statement of this Hood River
resident?
Mrs. N. A. Monroe, S14 Cascade Ave.
Hood River, says: "My back and kid.
neys bothered me great deal and | felt
run down and miserable. Doan's Kid.
ney Pills helped me greatly, soon restor.
ing me to my usual good health. Every.
one should know OF such fine medicine
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy--get Doan's Kid.
ney Pills-the kind that Mrs. Monroe
had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props, Buf.
falo, n. Y.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-05-04
University Of Washington
(By Dorothy Baker,

The University of Washington crew
may 60 east again this spring to con-
test with the varsity eights of the At
lantic states on the Poughkeepsie
course. Since Washington so handily
defeated Stanford's crack crew last
Friday, enthusiasm for rowing has
mounted to high pitch here. and Sc
attic business men are ready to stake
the crew to the trip. The faculty,
which forbade trips east between 1914
and 1916, has consented to let the row.
ers 60.
Stanford rowed second on the Hudson
last spring. and was told unanimously
by the critics after the race that if the
California boat had started its squirt
few strokes earlier In the race, Stan
ford would have had first place easily.
The same Stanford crew, practically,
which made that showing came up to
Seattle last week to row for the Pacific
coast championship. Everything looked
cardinal. which is to say. Stanford. un-
til the starters gun was fred. Wash
ington rowed Stanford out of the boat.
leading all the way. and winning on
form as we'll as power.
The baseball team won its first inter.
collegiate victories, defeating Oregon
in two games last Friday and Saturday,
z to 0 and 8 to I.
Washington and Oregon Agricultural
College split even on their first games
for the Pacific coast intercollegiate
championship in baseball. On Friday
last. the Oregon aggies took Washing
ton into camp. to 2. The following
afternoon Washington. with the same
pitcher working, reversed the tables,
and won to in an errorless game.
The first day the Oregonians repelled
every Washington attack easily. They
second day they did not play flawless
ball.
The result of the second game left
Washington leading all Oregon by
three games to one. the Washingtonians
having beaten the University of Ore
gon two straight games.
Friday. April 2S, is the twelfth cam
pus day at Washington. Jack Sutthoff
is lieutenant on the general staff. The
whole student body turns out on cam
pus day to clean up the lot, build new
paths, make general repairs, and other
wise freshen and brighten things. The
governor comes over from Olympia. the
regents attend. and there is a general
civic observance Of the day. At noon
the girls of the university serve
woods dinner. Everyone appears in
corduroys. Anyone coming onto the
campus with linen collar and tie that
day meets with sudden and sharp
manifestation of social disapproval.
Washington is considering plans for
big regatta on Lake Washington in
July. Probably several eastern uni.
versity crews will be invited to partici-
pate.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-05-04
WASCO WANTS TO
KEEP $4,000 FUND

Wacso county is determined to com.
ply with the conditions laid down by
the State Highway Commission and
bond itself, that it may obtain 800, 600
in the next two years from the state
for road purposes. according to word
received from The Dalles Chamber of
Commerce. protesting against the CON-
missions diverting any of the Wasco
county allotment to another county,
says dispatch from Salem to the Ore.
gonian.
The Chamber of Commerce declares
that the ! necessary surveys will be
completed shortly on the roads to be
improved and that steps on will be
taken to obtain bond issue.
At the last meeting of the highway
commission 1t was announced that
there was little chance of Wacso coun-
ty bonding itself and the commission
decided to divert the S45, 900 condition
ally promised this year to Wasco coun-
ty to other channels. The commission
has assured Wasco county of $45, 900
from the 1916 highway fund and an
equal amount from the 1917 fund il It
votes bonds.