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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
LEE HOLCOMB SAYS
HE IS WILLING TO
GIVE FULL SERVICE
TELLS OF BAYONET DRILLS
WITH WOODEN GUNS. ALSO
GETS TRENCH DRILL
Waco, Texas,
October 20, 1917.
Dear Mother:

Lear Motner:
l got your letter and your box of
"eats," and was very glad for the
same. The rabbit was very good; the
apples, candy and bread got little
dry.
Say, mother, / got the Banner all
right, but / had to go over to Co. ID
after it. You can tell them my ad-
dress.
The weather is getting quite cold
now and we received our overcoats to-
day. / saw Guy Stanton tonight, he
was just over here. There was one of
the worst sandstorms l ever saw in
my life. 1t was so bad that we didn't
twenty feet away.
There was a lot of those selects"
came in today, and we have some of
them in our company. We have the
same captain yet. / was at church
last Sunday with nice girl and have
been up to some dances here.
Our company subscribed for $1,000
worth Of liberty bonds. Some one in
our tent gets a box of "eats" every
day. / started this letter the other
day, but the fellows were making so
much noise that ] couldn't write.
We have had an all-day field meet.
Tonight is Halloween and they will
certainly "raise Cain" in camp. Next
week, Thursday, we have to parade
downtown and over to the cotton
palace, which is opened then. 1t is
something like fair in Michigan, on
ly there are not any horse races.
There is a dance hall, roller rink and
things like that. The palace stays
open until spring. There was foot
ball game this afternoon. The 32nd
regiment beat the Wisconsin regi-
ment team.
We are going out about seven miles
to the trenches and stay in them for
a few days, so as to get used to 1T
when we get to France. We are get
ting lot of bayonet drills now. We
have some wooden guns and we prac-
tice with them to ward off the blows.
They have a soft end on them.
Guy and | went out last Sunday af-
ternoon and took some pictures.
| see Kenneth Oberlin every day.
Tell Mrs. Oberlin not to worry about
him for he lis getting along fine. l
saw Elmer Harrington the other day.
He is looking good.
The officers think we will be ready
to go across in about two months. l
hope we don't have to go, but if we
do | am ready to give my full service
to the flag.
| watched them drill the drafted
men recently. They have not had
very much drilling. | guess some of
the fellows treat them mean, but /
use them well and put them wise to
things if / can to save them trouble.
Well, mother, / will have to close
for this time for / can't think of any
more to say. Don't laugh if / get
to talking the southern dialect. We
here so much of it here. If they want
to say, "Where are you FROM" they
will say, "where you all FROM" Ev-
erything is the same ,swhere are you
all going" like that.
Goodbye, from your loving son to
mother. Lee Holcomb.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
IONA HIGH TOOK
BEL DING GAME
HOME SATURDAY,
LOCALS STRONG ON OFFENSIVE
BUT COULD NOT WITHSTAND
a IONIA'S ADVANCES

In a fast game with 1onia High
school Belding high football team was
defeated by the score of 81 to 20 last
Friday afternoon. The game was
well played and with the exception of
a few lucky incidents which favored
Ionia, the closest game this season.
Belding was stronger on the often
sive but the county seaters outclassed
the locals on the defensive and this
made the difference. AS a result of
the game Ionia has just about cinched
the county championship along with
the football cups.
Nearly three hundred spectators
witnessed the game. Belding high
was out in a body and Ionia sent a
large delegation. Besides these there
was a good representation of local
business men and citizens, who show
ed their interest I'm the team when it
was up against hard battle.
The game began with Ionia kicking
to Belding who defended the north
goal. During the first two minutes
of play Forman' crossed the visitors
line on a short pass and thirty-yard
run. Lambertson kicked goal. For
man again took the ball over during
the first quarter on a clever trick play
Wnlcn sent MIN around rlSnC emo.
Ionia pushed the ball across the line
for touchdowns three times during
the half. The half ended with Beld-
ing within ten yards of the visitors
goal. The score: Belding, 13, Ionia 21.
In the third quarter Ionia was able
to make another touchdown on long
pass. During the fourth quarter, fol-
lowing series of line plunges and
end runs Ted Lambertson carried the
ball over for Belongs third touch
down. He kicked goal. Ionia's last
touchdown came as the result of an
intercepted pass. Dingman failed
on the goal. A feature play was
made by Frank Brooks who stopped
Altenburg after he had circled the
end and had an open field before him.
The game ended with Belding close
to the visitors and the score standing
"a to 20.
Ionia had changed their lineup since
Belding met them two weeks ago. She
had two fast ends who would couple
up with Bunnell's passes for long
gains. Bunnell was easily their back
field star. Belongs attack was bet
ter than theirs but the locals lacked
strength on the defensive. The line
up was:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
EDWARD SISC0 DIED
WHILE ON A VISIT

Edward Sisco died at the home of
S. E. Markley in Eaton Rapids Sat
urday, October 10. He went there
about three weeks ago to visit his
wife. who was with her brother. Mr..
Markley, and while there was taken
sick. Mr.. Sisco has been subject to
heart trouble for several years and
his death is attributed to this cause.
During the summer Mrs. Sisco un-
derwent an operation in the city hos
pital and after her recovery she went
to visit her brother for a few weeks
and Mr.. Sisco went there to return
home with her.
Undertaken Ben Friedly of the
Miller q Harris Furniture Company
drove to Eaton Rapids Saturday and
brought the remains home for burial.
The deceased was born in this coun.
ty sixty-two years ago. His father
was Henry Sisco and he and his wife,
who was Mrs. Mary Sweeney whom
he married in Detroit, have resided
here about eighteen years. Mr.. Sisco
was an excellent and respected citi-
zen and was brother of Mrs. Chas.
Luce and Miss Maggie Sisco.
The funeral was held from his late
residence Tuesday at two o'clock p.
m. Rev. G. M. Pease, pastor of the
Church of Christ officiated and the
burial was made in River Ridge ceme-
terry.
Among the relatives and friends
here in attendance from out of the
city were: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Strank. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Sweeney,
s. E. Markley, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Fountain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
RECEPTION GIVEN
FIR. 1NDlER WAS
LARGELY ATTENDED
RETIRING PASTOR PRESENTED
WITH SUBSTANTIAL PURSES
SPEAKERS EXPRESS REGRET

The farewell reception given Rev.
FIR. j. M. Zindler Thursday night in
Millard hall was largely attended by
the members of the parish and many
of the business men and citizens OF
Belding not affiliated with his church.
The Catholic ladies had prepared
fine refreshments of ice cream and
cake and all during the evening it
was served from twenty small tables
with a hearty welcome to everybody.
The Belding orchestra furnished
music and during the gathering of the
crowd and the service of refresh
ments they entertained the company
with some of their best selections.
Rev. FIR. Koelzer of Portland and
Father Mccarthy of Ionia were pres
ent and in their addresses spoke very
highly of FIR. Zindler, of the work he
had accomplished and regretted to see
him leave the field, but recognized
the fact that it was a high compli-
ment the bishop had paid him in
sending him to so important charge.
Nicholas Werner was POSTMASTER,
being called to that place by Thomas
Bracken, who called the meeting to
order. Among the speakers called
upon, after Mr.. Werner had made a
neat speech complimentary to FIR.
Zindler, and also regretting that the
parish was to lose him, were Arnold
Schmidt, Ed. Engemann, ]. P. Jacoby,
Pat Roe, r. Howard Hall, besides FIR.
Mccarthy and FIR. Koelzer.
Thomas Bracken was called upon
and expressed regret in behalf of the
church at FIR. Zindler's leaving and
spoke of the work he had accomplish
ed. Before taking his seat Mr.. Brack-
en- presented him with purse of
money from the Belding members and
also one from some of the business
men.
Joseph Shindorf spoke for the
Miriam church and also presented
he retiring pastor with purse. The
bags were all well filled and Mr..
Shindorf also had pocket full of
bills and silver which he almost for
got to hand over.
In an eloquent speech FIR. Zindler
thanked the friends for their mani
festation of friendship and the splen-
did spirit shown and that he would
always have a large place in his
heart and speak a good word for
Belding at every opportunity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
SCHOOLS OF COUNTY
ASKED TO GIVE $500
Children May Help In Cause to Keep
Soldiers in Camps Clean, Pure
and Happy

Ionia county schools have been ap-
pealed to by the committee on. the
War and Navy Y. M. G. A. fund of
$35, 100000, compaign for which
started last Monday. The schools Of
the county are asked to give $500 to
Ionia county's $4,000. Supt. A. A.
Rather of Ionia, Supt. j. A. Langston
of Belding, Supt. F. A. Wood of Sar..
anac, Lee Hartwell, secretary of
county "Y," and H. H. Lowrey, coun-
ty school commissioner, have been
named a committee to look after this
particular part of the work. The
committee asks that each schoolroom
of the county give least SO and
larger ones more if possible. The re-
suits of the campaign for the money
will be given publicity in the papers
and rooms giving $40 or more will be
given special mention. Teachers are
urged to collect the funds as soon as
possible and forward them to HI. H.
Lowrey before November 10.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
MRS. n. S. WALDRON
WRITES FROM CANADA
Climate There Is Dry and Healthful.
Interested in the United States
and the War
Sullivan Lake, Alberta Canada,
November 5, 1917.


November 5, 1917.
Editor Belding Banner,
Dear Sir:-Find enclosed $500 for
renewal of Banner. We both enjoy
the Banner especially the letters from
the boys in France. We are glad to
know that the city Is progressing so
nicely and hope ii will continue.
Grain was not very large yield
here this year on account of such dry
weather. 1t was of very good quail
ity, however.
Cattle are very high--eight cents a
pound live. That strikes us just
right as we raise mostly stock. Hogs
are $500 dressed.
We like the climate here fine. 1t
is the best there Is for anyone having
weak lungs-very dry atmosphere.
There is a great deal of Red Cross
work being done here and many men
from Alberta have gone to the front.
We. now have conscription-the first
call being for men from twenty to
thirty-four years. Many are exempt
ed because of agricultural interests.
In closing would like to say that
we are still interested in Uncle Sans
welfare, if we are in Canada; wish the
city of Belding prosperity; and sue
cess and safe return for all who go
to the front.
Mr.. and Mrs. HIS. Walrdon,
Sullivan Lake, Alberta.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
SECOND QUOTA MEN
HAVE BEEN CALLED

Instructions were received Satur.
day by County Clerk Moulton, to for
ward thirty per cent of the second
quota of selected men to Camp Custer
during the five-day period beginning
November 10.
Col. Bersey says in his order, that
the contingent is to be made up ex-
clusively of white men. Local boards
should select these men from among
those properly certified, to the end
that the best interests both of the
country and of the men themselves
may be served. Schedules showing
specific dates of movement from each
local board will be furnished later.
These schedules should control the
various movements. Each local board
will notify this Office as soon as pos
sible of the approximate number of
white men it will have to entrain. 1t
is desirde to expediate this move
ment.
1t should not be understood that
this is a new draft. There are some
fifty men of the second quota eligible
for this call, 30 per cent of which
will provide thirty-eight men. The
selections have been made by the
board.
The new contingent of drafted men
called have been notified and must APP
pear on the morning of November 10
in Ionia ready to leave on the 7:04 a.
m Grand Trunk train. The boys
must report in Ionia bq 200 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and arrangements
will be made for their accommodation
over night.
The thirty-eight who have been
drawn are: w. c. Mayersham, Ionia;
John Terweiler, Pewamo; Don Ben
schoten, Sunfeld; Anil Hackett, Lake
Odessa; George w. Pellet, Flint;
Mathies Smith. Portland: Leo Jack
son, Ionia; Leo T. Fox, Muir; Roy H.
Townsend, Clarksville; Glenn Harry
Pilkinton, Portland; Reuben Evans,
Ionia; Harry E. Dodds, Ionia; Neville
Thomas Davern, Pewamo; George o..
Dean, Ionia; Alphonso DeCerbo,
Ionia Bruno Vloski. Pewamo: Fran
els Joseph Magin, Belding; Otis H.
Bailey, Shiloh; Mino Stegenga, Port
land; Lial Losey, Ionia; Floyd F..
Erdman, Sunfeld; Herbert Irwin,
Ionia; Norman A. Tuttle, Ionia;
Michael Krywanski, Ionia; Carl w.
Randall, Ionia; Claude Clark, Ionia;
Gilbert Ketchum, Ionia; Charles
Howard Bashford, Belding; Ralph +.
Donaldson, Ionia; Theodore Darling,
Ionia Frank Judevine, Ionia: Albert
Mangus, Matherton; Fred r. Ramsey,
Portland; Elgie Gould, Belding; Fay
i. Clark. Belding; Abe Verys,
Smyrna; Clifton Henry VanBuren,
Portland; Fred Fischer, Lake Odessa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
EIGHT HUNDRED
AND TWO FAMILIES
SIGNED FOOD CARDS
LADIES OF EXCHANGE CLUB
MET WITH SUCCESS IN CITY
AND TOWNSHIP CANVAS

The Hoover Food Conservation.
drive was concluded the latter part
of the week by the members of the
Ladies' Literary Exchange club and
their assistants. The ladies met with
good success, but few housewives re-
fusing' to cooperate with the most
commendable plan. The members of
the club are grateful to those outside
who assisted in the work of the week.
In all eight hundred and two fam
lilies of the city and Otisco township
signed cards to cooperate with the
government in conserving food for
the soldiers and allies. In addition
to the commendable work done the
food drive gave the women a chance
to become better acquainted with
neighbors in the township. Here is
list of the people who conducted
the drive for liberty:
Mesdames G.. +. Smith, l. l.. Hub
bell, M. A. Reed, W. B. Reed, E. w.
Little, M. E. Peck, H. Patterson, G.
F. Pinkham, Ambrose Spencer Earl
French, Walter Lambertson,y Henry
Upholt, Ella Holmes, w. E. Fisher,
w. L. Cusser. H. A. Lamb, byron
Cook, w. c. Spicer, Will Ward, Clel-
la Hoover, Will Covert, F. Sanborn,
l.. Hockstad, f. A. Puffer, H. R.. I'm
ger, Clifford Knapp, w: E. Durham,
James Dennis, G. ID. Weter, L. A.
Leonard, C. G. O'Bryon, Frank
O'Bryon, John Ames, A. c. Loyer,
l.. M. Berry, o. J. Burris, +. Harlan,
Asa Dorr, Z. b. Lapham, +. ID. Har-
rison, w. A. Dutt, Robert Barron,
J. M. Langston, A. M. Hall, w. c.
Whitney, Verne Brown, Fred l..
Warner. The Misses Jesse Leonard,
Marguerite Lamb, Marion Edwards,
Margaret Wilbur, Helen Presley, Ag
mes Jonas, Edna Wise, and the Messrs.
Will Covert and +. G. LLOYD, Jr.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
MORE HUNTERS CALL
FOR LICENSES TO HUNT

Up to Tuesday evening City Clerk
F. f. Conant had issued over 425 reg
ular hunters licenses to men in and
around Belding. This is more than
twice as many as were issued last
year and the prospects are that sew
,eral more will be called for.
The deer licenses issued total the
same as last year-twenty. The
records show that the following men
took out papers to entitle them to
hunt deer this year: f: w. Jersey,
Jersey, r. S. Bearss, r. c. Leaven-
worth, Fred Benton, Lester Jersey,
J. Fred Iulg, d. w. Greenwalt,
Frank Halstead, Elmer +. Cook, John
Ames, H. A.. Lamb, Art Clingen-
smith, Wesley G.. Carter, Marx III.
Brown, Will jerks, Charles p. Waite,
and Ray VanGilder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
DISTRICT RALLY OF
A. O. CLEANERS

Guy r. Newberry in the interests
of the Ancient Order of Cleaners
was in the city Tuesday and made an
rangements to hold district rally in
the opera house on the 9th of Nov
ember with three sessions-morn-
ing afternoon and evening.
Arbors in this part of Michigan will
be represented and delegations from
more than twenty are expected to
take part in the meeting. Among
them are: Lowell, Greenville, Ionia,
Palo, Sidney, Smyrna, Orleans, Lyons,
Stanton and others. There are over
seventy thousand members of the or
der in Michigan and Mr.. Newberry,
who will be here will talk on new
features connected with the proposed
federation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
C0NNELL'S ONE CENT
SALE GOOD SUCCESS

ConnelPs Drug store had a won
derfully successful One-Cent sale
last Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Always successful the one of last
week eclipsed all previous sales of
this kind held by the store. Mr.
Connell attributes a large share of the
sale success to the efficient Banner
service in Belding and surrounding
rural territory. Mr.. Connell has in
yestigated and finds that the Banner
reaches the people who buy, that
they read the advertisements and act
upon them, because they have faith
IN the Banner and the merchants who
advertise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

The third shipment from our local
chapter will be sent this week, con-
sisting of surgical shirts and knit
ted articles. The work done here has
received much praise from headquart-
ers. The third ward is coming to the
front in attendance at our workrooms.
We wish to thank all who have con-
tributed to the Red Cross in money,
time and good cheer.
One of our patriotic ladies is writ
ing to several bows at Waco who havf
no relatives. She told them she
would adopt five boys as her sons
during the war. The letter will be
printed in the Banner next week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
GEORGE HALL ROBBED
BY HOLD UP men

George Hall, a farmer in Oakfeld,
west of Greenville, was milking a
COW one evening last week about six
o'clock and a stranger to Mr.. Hall
came running out to the barn and
told him horse was very sick at the
LeValley farm, near there, and he
was wanted at once. George left his
work and hurried to get there as soon
as possible. About half way here he
had to pass over bridge and as he
neared it two men jumped out and hit
him over the head with a huge stick
of some kind. He was knocked un-
conscious and his clothing searched.
Forty dollars was taken and the hold
ups escaped. Later Mr.. Hall was
found by neighbors. He did not re-
gain consciousness until morning.
Deputy Tom Watson was notified
and at once got busy and is putting
forth every effort to trace the men.
He was in town this morning at ten
o'clock, but says he has found out
nothing yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. Pretzel visited
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
Home Guards-Attention!

The home guards have been invited
to attend a lecture at the Church of
Christ Friday, November 16, at 7:45
p. m, to be given by DR.. Hampton.
The lecture will be of special in
terest to the organization, and the
Michigan State Troops for Belding
will assemble at the armory at 7:30
sharp, and will march to the church
as company.
(Signed) /. L. Hubbell,
Captain 30th Co., M. S. T.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

On the editorial page of the Ban
ner this week is an article, "How He
Saw the Light" which every farmer
and business man is urged to read. 1t
will require only three minutes of
your time and may give you some
light on the present need of the coun-
try in a cooperative way. nj Y,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
Motored to Rattle Creek

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Foster and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Menkee motored
to Battle Creek and also visited
Camp Custer Sunday. They visited
with Ernest Menkee and met the 9TH
er Belding boys, finding them all well
and feeling fine.
They also met Will Peck who is in
charge of the Y. M. c. A. barracks.
Mr.. Peck was delighted with the work.
and told them there had been thirty
five Belding people visiting on the
grounds Sunday.
They also saw Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Mason, who told them the express
company for which Mr.. Mason is
agent is completely swamped with
business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Substitutions-Ionia McGannon for
Graham; Altenburg for McGannon;
Chapel for Higbee. Belding-none.
Referee-L. w. Olds, Ypsilanti Nor
NAL Umpire-S. j. Clark, Ypsilanti
Normal. Timekeeper, McManny,
Grand Rapids South High. Head
Linesman-Swanson, Grand Rapids
South High. Time of quarters-12
minutes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

putting down a new plank walk at
the station, extending It west along
the track which will certainly be a
convenience and "long felt want"
for passengers getting on and off the
coaches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Members of the o. K. s. ,will give
a social afternoon at the club rooms
Wednesday, November FL at 2:30 p.
m. Each member be sure to come
and bring . friend; also bring 10c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

There will be dancing party at
Crawford hall, Saturday evening,
November IL. Music furnished by a
seven-piece orchestra. Bill 75c, or
10c per dance. Music Charts at $50.
Everybody invited.--Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
THE GRANGE FAIR
TO BE IN DECEMBER

Arrangements are being made by
the local grangers to hold another
fair in the city hall three days in
December, on the 13-14-15.
N. p. Werner is now at work ar
ranging the premium list and it is
the intention of those having it in
charge to make it much better fair
than last year and it can be done
with the hearty cooperation of all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
PETER E. K0HN
is MAKING GOOD

Kohn, was here FROM Knoxville.
Tennessee to visit his father and
mother a few days, leaving on his re-
turn Monday.
Mr.. Kohn is superintendent for the
Auto Sales Company in that south
ern Ncity, and had been attending a
convaption Of automobile dealers and
manufacturers in Detroit and other
cities while on his trip through sew
eral states.
Mr.. Kohn attended school in this
city thirteen or fourteen years ago,
but concluded to go to Nj. A. c. in
Lansing. Later he got into the au-
tomobile game and worked for the
Dodge people and several others of
the best auto companies and became
thoroughly conversant with the busi-
ness.
Two or three years ago he became
connected with the Auto Sales Com
pany and he hadn't been there long
before they boosted him to the super
intendency which business he so
'systematized in a short time as TO
efficiency in labor and in the sales de-
partment that the company added
two ciphers and period to figure
two as his monthly salary.
1t was only ten or twelve years
ago that he dug potatoes for $3.50 a
day. Peter isn't married and unless
Uncle Sam raises the age limit he
will not be obliged to go to war
Ladies' Literary Exchange Club
The Ladies' Literary Exchange
club met with Mrs. Ella Holmes on
Thursday afternoon, November 9Th
with "a large number in attendance,
including Mrs. VIM. Pollock and four
lady guests from Cedar Springs.
The regular business meeting, with
the president presiding, took the first
hour, closing with a most delightful
piano solo by Mrs. Eagle. Mrs. Hub
bell gave the second chapter of the
clubs serial; Mrs. Mary Barnes,
paper on Michigan Laws for Michi-
gan Women" and Mrs. Hattie Little,
the state federation report: Miss Ray
nor, accompanied by Mrs. Eagle, sang
Jocyln's Lullaby" responding to an
encore with one of Paul Laurence
Dunbar's, both of which were much
enjoyed and closed a full and very in
teresting program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Baptist L. A. s. will hold their an
nual sale of aprons and fancy. ar
ticles at the church Saturday, after
noon, November IL. Supper from 5
to z. Bil1-25c.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14
Notice

: Notice
The ladies of the Ashley church
will hold a fair on the evening of
November 16 at the church. Chicken
pie supper will be served from seven
to nine o'clock. Bill-25c.-Adv. 2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Pretzel visited
friends in Fowler Sunday.