Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-21

time it was one of the most active
aid societies in Orleans township, but
for the past few years there has been
(as the boys say, nothing doing.")
On January 81 meeting was called
at the home Of Mrs. Frank Allen,
near Shiloh, to which forty-one re-
sponded. The result was that they
took up their work again just where
they dropped it, with the same presi-
dent in the chair. The meeting was
enjoyed by all and the next one will
be held Wednesday, February 28 at
the home of the president, Mrs. Edith
Face. A cordial invitation to all and
we wish them success.
Clyde Smith and family are moving
on the B. f. Hall farm, where he will
work for Don Dean.
Hazel Warner attended the Junior
class party at Bedding Friday night
and reports a very enjoyable time.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. AL
va Hill is sick again with nervous
trouble.
Our townsmen are not to be caught
mapping next summer, when the Their
mometer is climbing toward the
top. They have their ice houses
filled to capacity with ice of an ex-
ceptionally fine quality.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Rich
Wednesday, February IA, a son, who
will answer to the name, Albert VAL
entine.
A. l.. Sherwood was in Grand Rap
ids on business Thursday and Friday.
Ionia visitors Friday were Mrs.
Frank Hoppough and Mrs. +. w.
Olmstead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peabody en-
tertained on Wednesday, February
Ia, party of old friends at dinner.
Last Wednesday number of Or
leans people attended the Woodland
Lake Aid held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Smith of Ronald.
Over eighty partook Of the fine din
ner prepared by the committee.
Frederick George was a welcome
arrival at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Bleumley, Thursday, February
10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elon Johnson of
Greenville came Friday for a visit
with their daughter Mrs. Alva Hill.
Mr.. Johnson returned home Sunday,
and Mrs. Johnson will remain for
longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Higbee and fam
lily were Sunday visitors at Walter
Warden's.
Luther Face or Aberdeen, South
Dakota is visiting his brother, Alva
Face and family.
Levi Haskins, who is a member of
Co. E., Michigan National Guard, re-
turned home last Thursday.
Elgie Warden took Sunday dinner
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
o. X. Warden.
Sunday visitors at Frank Hop
Cheney of Ronald, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Hoppough and children.
Don Prentiss has bought eighty
Myron Heth.
Mrs. Hiley Warner and daughter,
Margaret, were over Sunday guests
of friends in Ionia.
The Orleans Ladies club met Tues
day afternoon, February 13 with
Mrs. Mont Spaulding. Twelve ladies
were present and enjoyed another
one of our pleasant gatherings. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. C.. ID.
Easterbrook February 81.
Erma Face purchased of Joel Pal
mer last week the piece of land,
known as the Alderman forty. In
the deal Mr.. Palmer took span of
heavy horses and before leaving Mr..
Faces yard with the team they were
purchased by Zala Howe.
The "old maids" are very busy get
ting ready for their convention. Don't
fail to attend. Watch for further an
nouncement next week.
Several members of John Lambert
sons family are on the sick list.
Chris. Leibum returned Saturday
from a few days stay on his farm at
Lakeview.
Mrs. o. H. York, and sister, Mrs.
Converse, were in Ionia on business
Monday.
Orleans people are well pleased
with the improved railway service.
Through train from Greenville to De-
troit at $3.50 a. M; from Detroit to
Greenville at $3.50 p. m.
Rhinehart Schrader of Ionia visited
his sister, Mrs. Rollo Young last
week.
Jerry Spaulding is in Fenwick this
week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Wilbur Of Eas-
ton were Wednesday visitors at d. c..
Wilbur's.
Marie Young was relief girl at the
telephone Office Friday.
Tina Clifford spent Friday night
with Leone Hale.
Everybody come and have a good
time at the dance Thursday evening,
February % at Maccabee and Clean
er hall.-adv.
Clark Palmer attended breeders
consignment sale last Thursday at st.
Paul, MINI. He purchased two
horses and shipped them west. Mr..
Palmer reports that the carload of
horses mentioned in last weeks Ban
ner reached their destination safely
and passed all inspections.
Guy Glazier has moved on the
Jerome Lavery farm.
r. s. Noddins went to Grand Ledge
Saturday noon and returned Sunday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Slaybaugh Of
Grand Rapids visited last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Rich.
Mrs. Rice and daughter Of Fow-
Ter visited Mrs. Wardrop last Thurs