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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
BELDING HOSPITAL HAS
LIVE MANAGING BOARD
Ladies Whose Terms expired Are All
Reelected for Another Three-Year
Term. Mrs. Hubbell is President

Mrs. /. l.. Hubbell was elected
president of the board of lady mana
gers of the Belding hospital at the
monthly meeting of the board Mon
day. Other officers named for the
coming year were: Mrs. Ray Edwards,
ice-president; Mrs. G.. F. Smith,
secretary, and Mrs. Brinton F. Hall,
treasurer. The members of the board
whose terms expired were all re-
elected for a term Of three years.
They were: Mrs. Chas. A. Wagner,
Mrs. A. M. Hall, Mrs. F. A. Wash
burn, Mrs. Iva Hull and Miss Millie
Zeiman. Regular meetings of the
board are held monthly on the first
Monday afternoon.
The fiscal year of the institution
begins February 1.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
WINTER LECTURE
COURSE CL 0SED
WITH GOOD PLAY
BOARD OF COMMERCE. WAS BE-
HIND COURSE. DESERVES BET
TER SUPPORT

The last winter lecture course was
given in Belding Opera House last
Thursday evening to representative
audience. The talent was the Chica-
go Light Opera company, and "The
Chimes of Normandy" was the pres
entation. Every attender at the even
ing's entertainment was enthusiastic
in giving comments on the production.
Lack of previous understanding of the
theme presented lessened tn enjoy
ment to some, but even they were
most favorably impressed and before
the conclusion in the entertainment
had gathered the story for an UNDER
standing conclusion.
The lecture course the past year
was under the direction of the board
of commerce. 1t has been met with
difficulties all along the line and in
terst in its successful elimination
was not as marked as it should have
been. Next years course should have
the unqualified support of all Belding
boosters. A lecture course is a most
useful adjunct to any city's life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
EXCELLENT WOMAN Is
CALLED FROM EARTH

Mrs. William Carter passed away
at her home east of the city Saturday,
March 3, after short illness.
Mrs. Carter and family came to re-
side in the city about twenty years
ago, remaining here until seven years
ago when she and her husband moved
to Daniel Kings farm, east of the
city, which they purchased.
Mrs. Carter's maiden name was
Josephine DeLong, and she was born
near Maple Rapids, Mich, April 20,
1854. On July 4, 1878 she was mar
ried to William Carter and two chill
dren were born to them, Scott Carter
of Detroit and Mrs. Thos. E. Doyle of
this city, who survive ner.
Mrs. Carter was a woman loved and
respected by all who knew her and
possessed those excellent qualities
which drew around her a large circle
of friends. In her home life she was
gentle and kind and her husband and
children will miss her greatly.
The funeral was attended by many
of her old neighbors and friends at
the late home Tuesday afternoon, and
a profusion of flowers were silent
tokens of esteem and friendship. Rev.
w. E. Doty officiated and Mrs. Henry
Friedly sang, accompanied by Mrs. G.
M. Pease at the organ. The inter-
ment was made in River Ridge ceme-
terry, the remains being borne there
by Thos. Bracken, f. +. Cook, George
Wiley, VIM. Leach, VIM. Sussex and
Clyde Cooper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
SPINSTERS CONVENTION
STAGED AT ORLEANS

Friday night of this week will be
an important one in Orleans. On
that night many of Orleans most
prominent persons will be active in
the production of home talent en-
tertainment, "The Spinsters' Conven-
ton. The ENTERTAINMENT is given
for the benefit of the Maccabee and
Cleaner hall, in which the event is to
be held. The committee in charge
has had arcomplete cast of characters
printed and every person within driv-
ing distance of Orleans should get
one of the lists. If you can get to the
entertainment at all you cannot af-
ford to neglect the effort. "You will
be amused" is the slogan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
MUNICIPAL POLITICS
BECOMING ACTIVE

Since the Call for the city caucuses
have been issued the political atmos-
yphere of the city begins to stir and
there is some activity along the lines
of municipal Office holding, and the
tickets to be placed in the field on
Monday and Tuesday evening of next
week.
The republicans will hold city and
ward caucuses Monday night and the
democrats will put up tickets Tues
day Right. -
On the city ticket the republicans
will undoubtedly renominate for
mayor, Clyde A. Knapp; clerk, Frank
+. Conant, and Justice Of the peace,
Albert l.. Spencer.
The city treasurer's Office this year
is a free-for-all both on the republi-
can and democratic tickets, as the
present incumbent, C. A. Rowley, a
democrat, is barred by the law from
holding the office a third term. Last
year the republicans left that office
blank on the ticket.
The republican candidates who have
announced their intentions to go in
to caucus seeking the nomination are:
Walter Menkee, w. +. Little and VIM.
f. Fisher. M. Y. Gephart also
thinks seriously of getting into the
race as a number of frieids have
spoken to him about it. There may
be others before the caucus closes
Monday night. The supervisors
John Moore, w. B. Travis, and B. c.
Curtis will undoubtedly be renomin-
ated. The terms of Fred McCue,
Owen ]. Barker and Louis Sayles as
alderman expire and although Mr..
Sayles and Mr.. McCue have said
they would not run again they may
be prevailed upon to take a renomin-
alton. Alderman Barker it is under
stood will stay on the job.
There is no developments as yet in
democratic circles regarding city
nominations but a full ticket will be
placed in the field Tuesday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
COMMERCE BOARD
GOES ON JUNKET
TO THE METROPOLIS
FIFTY BELDING MEN SPEND DAY
in DETROIT GUESTS OF BOARD
OF COMMERCE THERE

There We're more than fifty mem
bers of the board of commerce who
took in the junket to Detroit Tues
day and the special cars on the train
that leaves here at 5:15 a. m, held
merry bunch of Belding boosters
all the way to the big city.
Secretary Gunsolus had arranged
everything necessary for the COM
fort and convenience of the party and
although the train arrived in Detroit
on hour and a half late everybody
was happy.
The bunch was met at the union
depot by a large committee from the
Detroit Board of Commerce, who wore
the badge of distinction and immedi-
ately escorted the Belding members
to their fine building and spacious
quarters, where luncheon of the
kind Detroiters are noted for, was
served their guests. After the feast
the gentlemen were given a cordial
welcome by Hon. Edwin DENLY, who
complimented Belding for sending
out such fine lot of business men.
Paul King of the Pere Marquette
railroad, was present and in the
course of his remarks said the COM
pany had plans in preparation to
boost Belding the coming year with
a $4,000 layout in improvements for
a new depot, new bridge, track and
ground repairs at the station.
Other Detroit men also gave brief
remarks and the glad hand of well
come.
For Belding l. L. Hubbell, Secre-
tary Gunsolus and Henry ]. Leonard
responded and received much ap-
plause.
Secretary Gunsolus gave the De-
troit board an urgent invitation to
visit Belding as the guests of the
city and its board of commerce, and
assured them they would be well car
ed for at any time they desired to
come. The boys mingled freely
with the Detroit bunch and found
them a very congenial lot.
The meeting at headquarters being
finished everyone was free to go
where they desired in the city and at
five o'clock they rounded up at the
station for the start home, arriving
here before midnight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
TUBERCULOSIS WORKER
WILL CHECK PAST CLINIC
Miss Elizabeth Parker Will Be Here
in Interest of a Public Health
Council

Some time during March Miss
Elizabeth l.. Parker, one of the nur-
ses of the state board of health tub
erculosis survey, will spend few days
in Ionia county for the purpose of
checking up on the work of the state
survey here some months ago and for
the further purpose of forming a per-
manent local organization, if possible,
that will carry on the activities ini-
tiated by the state even after the
state survey has ceased entirely.
This permanent organization
wherever the people of the county
are ready to do their share, will take
the form of a Public Health Council,
composed of representatives from
most of the local organizations in the
place where it is formed. These Pub
lie Health Councils are working out
successfully in some sections of the
state, and If Miss Parker receives the
necessary support from local antitub-
erculosis workers, there is no reason
why the plan should not succeed here.
In the state tuberculosis survey the
aid of many local clubs and societies
was enlisted, and the Public Health
Council in attempting to keep the per-
manent interest of all these organiza-
tions focused on the anti-tuberculosis
fight. There is not literary society
or church club or social organization
or business club that has not stake
in the fight against this universal
disease, and the drawing together of
all these varied interests of a city
into a group has proved very effec-
tive in keeping up the figmt against
tuberculosis.
Another reason why Miss Parker
is to visit this and other counties in
the state in "follow up" campaign
j sto organize anniversary clinics" !"
In some counties these follow up"
clinics will not be held on the ami
versary of the original clinics, but an
attempt will be made to get things so
organized that after this year "anni-
versary clinics" will be held on the
appropriate date, to keep fresh the
the local interest in the tuberculosis
fight from year to year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
REMAINS OF MISS WILL
IAMS BROUGHT HERE

A letter received by Undertaken
Ben Friedly Monday from Stephen
Williams of Benton Harbor stated
that his sister, Miss Jennie Williams,
died at his home and her remains
would be brought here for burial
Friday.
The deceased was resident here
several years ago and was an excel
lent nurse, having many friends in
and out of the city. Her brother,
Stephen Williams, also resided here
and lost small son, who was run
over by a train.
The remains of Miss Williams will
be placed in the family lot in River
Ridge cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
WOMAN AND HOME DEPT
INTERESTS MANY WON EN-

Ladies are taking particular inter-
est in the Woman and Home Depart
ment of the Banner. The editor in
charge is giving Banner readers some
thing worth while TO them. Recipes
are appearing from many of the best
known ladies in the city. You will
want to know how to make some of
the dainties, and substantial foods.
mentioned in the Woman and Home
Department. You may want to give
Banner readers some choice recipe
you have. They are always welcome.
Send them in.
Get the habit of clipping the re-
cipes from the Banner each week and
file them away. You will find them
most valuable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Making Fig Leaf Clothes May
Become Big Industry in u. S.

ger Of the Burton mill at Clinton.
"Say, Mr.. Elsner, what report
about this swagra stuff ?" asked the
reporter.
"Here it is" answered the manu-
facturer with smile as he held out
corner of his coat for examination.
/ examined the coat and opinioned
that it looked to me like a regular
woolen garment. But it wasn't; it
has not a thread of wool or cotton in
it. It's made entirely of the fibre of
the Urticaceae. The suit which Mr..
Elsner wears about the factory and
in town also was made from cloth in
the first run of swagra turned out at
the mill.
Suit Wears Well
That was two years ago and the
suit looks good yet. 1t looks like
wool and feels like wool, but isn't
wool and didn't cost anywhere near as
much as a wooden suit. But don't
think that you can run out the next
time you need a suit and buy one
made of swagra; it isn't on the market
yet.
For years and years, textile manu-
facturers have experimental with
vegetable fibres in an effort to find
substitute for wool. The expert
mnts were generally unsuccessful on
account of the gum present in all
fibrous plants; they couldn't elimin-
ate the gum so couldn't make the
fibres into yarn.
But finally, couple Of years ago,
George ID. Burton, NIT upon the pres
ept process and the cloth is being
made.
The fibres of this particular men,
bed of the Urticaceae family, which
is imported from the tropics, are from
5 to Q inches long, thus comparing
very favorably with the longest wool.
John Welcome IN the Boston Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
High Cost of Living Solved

Gaius Smith Of Cedar Springs is
the guest this week of his nephew,
Delbert Smith.
Mr.. Smith settled on a farm three
miles west of Cedar Springs about
thirty-six years ago, purchasing one
forty-acre tract of the Mason Lum-
Der company for 5000, and an adjoin-
ing forty for $3.50. His eighty-acre
farm is now worth a hundred dollars
an acre, and the high cost Of living
doesn't scare him a bit. He says he
passed through that period of high
cost, ETC., when he was struggling
to get a start and the present times
doesn't compare with the old days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
(By John Wellcome)

The mystery is solved. Mother
Eve didn't make her first suit out of
fig leaves at all.
No, sirl When she made up her
; mind that she needed a wardrobe of
some kind she removed the fibres
from plant Of the Urticaceae family
and spun them into a dress.
Well, If you don't believe it, look
In the encyclopedia. There, sand
wished in between United States and
Uruguay, you will find Urticaceae.
! And with the rest of the II. r. Tica-
ceae family is listed the fig.
whats that got to do with Ewes
first dress ?" you ask.
Just his: There's a place out in
Clinton, Mass, where they're taking
this Uruticaceae, MASKING it up. ex-
tracing the fibres and weaving them
into cloth that it takes an expert to
tell from all-wool goods.
So here you are. Eve made her
dress from Urticaceae, and Adam, lik-
ing figs, naturally thought it was the
fig member of the family that had
furnished the wardrobe, and the mis-
take has come all this way down
through history.
Grass Clothes Here Next
SO the Hula-hula maidens, who
deck themselves out in dresses of
grass, are going to have nothing on
US. 1t won't be long now before
we're wearing grass clothes and may
be at the same time taking a crack at
the high cost of keeping ourselves
covered.
But it isn't the fig member of the
family that is going to help us out;
it's the tropical swamp grass, some
thing like our nettles, that's being
made into clothes for us to wear.
called on Edward EISner, mana
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Hand Caught in Elevator

Casper Zimmerman, an employe in
the red mill, had the misfortune to
get one of his hands severely hurt
while on the elevator going to the up
per floor.
The hand was caught between the
floor and one of the guide posts of
the elevator and in an unguarded
moment the accident happened. The
elevator was quickly stopped and
when his hand was extricated it was
found to be badly bruised. Thinner
man was taken to Grand Rapids,
where an x-ray examination showed
there were no bones broken.
Mr.. Zimmerman considers himself
fortunate that it was no worse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07

The West Otisco Farmers club
met at the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Reeves. THURSDAY, March L.
A most enjoyable time was had by
ner @ which Which S was fine. @ After Ate :, the s' busi- %
ness session the program was rend-
cred and the topic discussed, nearly
all the members taking part.
Tn next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Miller, April 5. An
Easter dinner, consisting of mashed
potatoes, eggs cooked in different
ways, and everything else that goes
to make a good dinner.
Martha Hall,
Corresponding Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
JERRY SPAULDING is
IMPLEMENT DEALER

Jerry Spaulding is now in full
charge of the former Post Bros inn
piement business at Orleans. He has
a full line of good farm tools, seeds
and fencing materials. Mr.. Spauld-
ing is a prosperous and progressive
farmer. His experience with all
kinds of farm problems will be of
decided benefit to anyone desiring
tools, seeds, etc. Read Mr.. Spauld-
ing's advertisement in the Banner
this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Auction Sale

John X. Palmer, living one-half
mile south of Orleans will have an
auction sale next week Wednesday,
March ID. He offers good list of
horses, cattle and other stock. He al
SO has a nice line of farm tools. This
will be a good sale and should be at
tended by everyone for miles around.
On another page of the Banner this
week is given a full list of the ar
ticles offered at the sale, and also
terms. Be sure to read the adver-
tisement and attend the sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
EVANGELISTIC SINGERS
WILL GO TO SMYRNA

Rev. Henry Bennett, the musical
director of the revival campaign now
in progress in Belding, with. Rev.
Shoemaker and Rev. Potter, and their
splendid company Of singers will give
fine service on Monday evening,
March IL at the Lyceum hall in
Smyrna All are most cordially in
vited to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Fire Put Them Out of Business

+ Mason Burns made his annual trip
to Butternut Monday to visit his
brother. Mr.. Burns and Ed Covert,
who were building a fine house in
Alma were put out of business there
last week on that job by fire which
caught in the building from the fur
mace and did damage to the extent of
$25.00.
Mr.. Covert lost few tools, but the
fire did not get into the room where
Mr.. Burns kept his. After the dam
age has been adjusted by the insur-
ance company, they will repair and
finish the house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Vacation Time Changed

Spring vacation in the local schools
has been changed from April / to 8
inclusive. 1t will be just one week
earlier, March 25 to April l instead.
The change is made necessary be-
cause of the annual teachers instit-
ute at Ann Arbor. 1t is always in
tended that the spring vacation come
at the sametime as the institute so
that teachers who desire may attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Neighborhood Party at Henry Wells

Another Of those very pleasant
neighborhood parties was held in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wells
on Morton avenue last Friday night.
The house was filled with jolly
crowd and one of the. special features
of the evening was the old-fashioned
square dances to the music of violin
and other instruments. Refresh
ments were served and the whole
company enjoyed every minute of the
evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Marriage Licenses

James f. Sherman, 21, Sebewa
lone l.. Downing, 18, Sebewa.
Emmett f. Townsend, "a, Pewamo
Lavanche /. Ingraham. 10, Pewamo.
Harvey J. Conner, SO, Ionia; Mel
lie Laughlin. 38, Ionia.
Charles F. Johnson, 80, Lyons;
Amelia c. Mills, "a, Lyons.
Lloyd Gartar, 21, Ionia; Myrtle
Chapple, 21, Sheridan.
Ernest Denslow, 26. Ionia; Bernice
l.. Rogers. 21. Mcbride.
Voight M. Figg, 21, Sebewa; Har-
riet E. Buttolph, %, Odessa.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Cleaners Will Meet

The Olympia Order Of Cleaners will
hold their next meeting Thursday,
March Is, instead of March 8, on ac-
count of auction sales. They will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Condor.
This change in date will give the men
no excuse for not having fine din
ner for the ladies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07

Judge Hosmer of Detroit, Judge
Smith of Hastings and Judge Davis
of Ionia have held the Office of cir
cult Judge for longer periods than
any others in the state. Judge Davis
lis certain of reelection, having no
opponent; the other two judges have
opponents again. Judge Hosmer has
held his position for 30 years; Judge
Smith % years Che was originally ap-
pointed to fill vacancy and Judge
Davis for "a. Out of the 40 judges
who come up for election this spring,
%, including Judge Davis, have no
opposition. sss -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Entertain for Cousin

Miss Alfredo Wells entertained at
her home Saturday evening in honor
of her cousin, Leon Wells, Of Dundee.
Fourteen young people attended and
had a most enjoyable evening. The
early part Of the evening was spent
in playing rum. Refreshments of ice
cream and waters were served before
the young people went to their homes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Victoria Lodge Meeting

Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 60 will
call to order Friday evening, March
9 at eight o'clock sharp. Initiation
of candidates. Refreshments will be
served by Band No. at close of
lodge. All members are requested
to be present.
By order of noble grand.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
To Entertain L o. T. M.

Greenville Hive extend a cordial
invitation to all L. o. T. MS of Beld-
ing to meet with them on March Ia.
An all day session and school of in
struction.
Commander Bertha Gordon L o.
T. Ms of Goodwill Hive of Belding
will meet with Mrs. VIM. Orser,
March 28.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Leon StiIweIl Brooke leo

broke his leg in two places last Sat
urday at the Gibson Refrigerator
factory. He was wrestling with an
other workman, when refrigerator
was knocked over, falling on Mr.. Still
wells leg and breaking it in two
places.
Mr.. Stilwell is well-known here,
having worked for some time in one
of the factories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Congregational Church News

There will be no Sunday school for
the primary department at the Con-
gregational church Sunday, March II;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
political ADVERTISEMENT
Candidate for Treasurer

/ wish to announce that I am a
republican ticket and will appreciate
the support Of my friends at the eau
GUS. VIM. +. Fisher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
political Advertisement
For CITY TreasureT

l am candidate for nomination
for city treasurer at the republican
caucus Monday night. I will appre-
ciate your support. w. E. Little.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
BOX Social

The Sons of Veterans will hold q
box sosial in G. A. r. hall Friday
evening, March 9. The Daughters
G. A. r. and w. r. c. are especially
invited and also asked to invite suit.
able guests.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
Creditors Notice

All accounts are due March 20,
1917. Long ones and short ones as
l need the money for new building.
adv. Bert J. Storey.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
F. e. A M. Communication

Special communication of Belding
Lodge No. 355 F. & A. M. next Thurs
day evening, March 8, for work in the
&c degree. Fred Rogers, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07
political ADVERTISEMENT
To Republican Voters

/ wish to announce to the voters
and taxpayers of Belding that / am
candidate for city treasurer on the
republican ticket. / have been q long
rsident here and believe / am en-
titled to your support at the caucus
Monday night. Your support will be
appreciated. w. r. Menkee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07

Mrs. George T. Ravell has returned
from Union City, where she was call
ed by the sickness of her brother.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-07

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