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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
LETTER POSTAGE
INCREASE TAKES
EFFECT NOVEMBER 2
THREE CENTS REQUIRED TO
SEND LETTERS AND TWO
CENTS FOR POST CARDS

Detailed instruction to postmasters
on. the increased letter mail rates
that become effective November 2,
under the terms of the war tax bill,
have been issued by Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson. The new rates of
three cents for letters and two cents
for postal cards do not apply to mail
to most foreign countries, that are
fixed by international treaties, but
they do. apply to all domestic mail,
and under that classification is i'm
cluded mail to Canada, Mexico, Cuba,
Panama, the United States postal
agency at Shanghai, and all persons
i'm the military service of the United
States in Europe.
Beginning November 2 postage
rates will advance. Instead of af-
fixing a two-cent<stamp to an ordin-
airy letter three cents Will be re-
quired. Drop letters have been cost
ing one cent and will be two cents,
under the new rate. Post cards on
which there is writing can not be
mailed for less than two cents. Pos
tai cards will cost two cents and as
long as the supply of one cent cards
last, one cent stamp must also be
affixed to make them mailable. This
is provision of the war tax bill
just passed by congress.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
'bELD|NG MACHINE
COMPANY TURNING
OUT GOOD WORK
SUBSTANTIAL ORDERS ARE BE.
ING RECEIVED. LOCAL FOUN-
DRY AN AID

The Belding Machine company, be-
ing organized with local capital, is
progressing nicely. Almost $4,000 Of
stock has been subscribed and addi-
tional amounts are promised. Almost
the entire subscription to date has
been taken by local men. Greenville
men have taken some.
The company is now producing
work. Five men are busy turning
it out. This is being done at the
local plant of the Grand Rapids Brass
company. Some of the machinery
formerly used in the shop at the Beld-
ing Basket company has been pur-
chased and moved to the quarters in
the brass plant. These machines are
now being used in production. A
large planer, weighing $500 pounds
has been installed.
Work is coming in fast. "A sub
stantial order has been received from
the Hayes-Ionia company and many
other concers. The product from the
Belding Foundry is also largely be-
ing handled by the new company.
Eleven men, under the direction of
Mr.. Stokoe, are busy turning out
castings of the very best kind at the
foundry.
Everything looks good for the sue
cess of the new industry. Henry Up
holt, who is actively looking after the
plans, is enthusiastic over the out
look. He believes the business a sure
one and capable of large expansion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
EVERY CHURCH MEMBER
HAS SOME WORK TO DO
Plan Outlined BY Rev. p. X. Norton
Draws Esch Person Into
Working Plan

In laying the plan for bringing out
strong central point in his sermon
Sunday morning Rev. p, r. Norton
retold the story of Nehemiah re.
building the walls of Jerusalem
Careful calculations on his part re.
-rea1ed the fact that each family OF
people connected with the rebuilding
was allotted about eighteen yards
Each family had a definite section of
the wall to build and a specified time
for beginning. There was system in
the work and the rebuilding required
only fifty-three days.
Such is the plan of Methodism's
great Bishop Henderson, he said
There is a definite work for each dis
trict superintendent, a definite work
for each pastor, each church and each
individual in the church. Thus Rev,
Norton brought home TO each hearer
his desire and the desire of his su-
periors to have everyone take up the
task given them with will and zest
The church auditorium was well
filled at the morning service, and also
in the evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Haue You Seen The
1000 Advertisements

The Banner has placed in its front
window a newspaper advertisement
that cost $1,000 for the issue in that
newspaper, the Washington Times. 1t
was placed in that paper to catch the
eye of less than 500 men. Another
paper having less circulation than the
Banner gave space to the value of
$778.90 in three months time to boost
the. following: Public Safety Commits
sion. Federal Draft and Patriotic, Red
Cross, Liberty LoaH Home Guard
Company, Good Roads, Farm and
Community Clubs, Churches, Public
Schools and Woman Suffrage.
Now for some local application:
The Banner does not do as much
boosting as il would like to do. But
the Banners boosting of good roads,
better farm methods, better animals,
Red Cross, liberty loans, clubs,
lodges, churches, schools, etc, if COM
puted by the space the boosting takes,
would amount to more than the above
figure. The good the features to the
community is vastly more in dollars
and cents. The Banner does not wish
to offend, but does want to present
a truth.
The Banner is read, each week, by
at least 2400 would-be patrons Of
Belding enterprises. We conscienti-
ously believe it is more than twice
that number. There are only four
or five institutions or firms that pay
as as much as $10o . year to carry
their business messages into the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
SURPRISED SISTER ON
BIRTHDAY IN ITHACA

Mrs. John B. Luscombe returned
from Ithaca Monday, where she had
been to attend a surprise birthday
party on her sister, Mrs. S. P. Hol-
comb. There were six sisters pres
ent, all Of the family save one, Mrs.
Frank Luscombe, who passed away
several years ago. These sisters
who have lived in this vicinity for
many years and have a very large
circle of friends are all in fairly good
health and enjoying life very much.
They are all Of the old pioneer stock,
who have had hand in helping to
shape the early history Of this part
of the country and at the gathering
last week they enjoyed voted it the
best they have ever attended.
Those present were: Mrs. s. p.
Holcomb. Ithaca; Mrs. ]. B. Lus-
combe, Belding; Mrs. George Crane,
Greenville; Mrs. William Mills, Bush
nell, and Mrs. Tebbell of Smyrna.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
tom" GRANGER NOW
SERVING UNCLE SAM
At BATTLE CREEK
SAYS LIFE IN THE ARMY is NOT
FUN, BUT is GOOD FOR
YOUNG MEN
Camp Custer, Mich,
October & 1917.

OctopeI ., I'LL.
Editor Banner:
/ am now at the training camps;
am glad to be, and find it is a good
thing for every young man. But, of
course, it is army life. 1t isn't the
life of boy at home and you are
not allowed very much freedom. We
have every attention a man can pos
sibly have to enjoy life and we try to
make the best of it and obey orders.
/ wish you would send my paper
to me here. If you will also send the
bill will straighten it up for another
year.
/ am going to try and get a leave
of absence and come homo, but the
limit is forty-eight hours and | am
afraid that is hardly time enough.
/ am feeling fine and hope you are
in the best of health. | remain,
Yours respectfully,
Lewis +. Granger,
Battery b., Regt. 328 F. A.
Bldg. 399, Camp Custer, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
MRS. CHAS. BR0AS
DIED IN DETROIT

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Broas,
widow of the late Charles Broas, was
held at the home of Mrs. Kate Hill
and Mrs. Belle Mann, the Broas home
stead, Monday at 1:30 p. m.
The remains of the deceased were
brought here from Detroit Friday,
where she died at the home of Mrs.
r. c. Fowler, having been i'll for some
time.
Mrs. Broas, formerly Mary Collins,
was born in Orleans in November,
1851, and after her marriage resided
in Lansing for a number of years,
Rev. A. j. Blair officiated at the
funeral which was attended by a
large number of friends of the deceas-
ed and family. The interment was
made in River Ridge cemetery by the
side of her late husband.
Surviving, beside her daughter,
Mrs. Fowler, are three brothers, John
and Will Collins of Howard City, Bert
Collins of Otsego, and one sister,
Mrs. Ira Clark of Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
ART M'COY HOME
FROM STATE WORK

Art Mccoy returned from Jennings
last week, having finished his work
for the state as one of the deputy fire
wardens. He has been making his
headquarters at Jennings for several
months, where he had oversight over
a large territory of land running out
some thirty miles. He took many
walks of thirty miles on his tour of
inspection and his report shows that
he has covered more than two thou
sand miles on foot during the season
which is now closed. All danger of
fire is now practically over until next
summer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
.bARACA BOYS GIVEN
RECEPTION TO NEW
PASTOR FRIDAY
A GOOD BANQUET WAS SERVED
TO ABOUT FORTY. GOOD
ADDRESSES, TOO

Rev. p. Ray Norton, pastor of the
Central Methodist church, was given
a rousing reception by the members
of the Baraca class in the Baraca
rooms of the church last Friday even
ing. A sumptuous banquet was serv-
ed to about forty young men. The
feast was in charge of George Will
lians, chef at Hotel Belding, and
George was not stingy in his menu.
The room was decorated with flags
and other appropriate drapings, and
the tables were adorned with bunting,
wild flowers and candles. At the
conclusion of the feast addresses
were given by the Toastmaster Geo.
Williams, Rev. Norton, A. c. Loyer,
VIM. Shepherd and Floyd Puffer.
Each of these men emphasized the
Importance and satisfaction of right
living. They pointed to the possibili-
ties of more useful lives in following
the way of Christ and the teachings
of the Bible
Administering to the physical and
mental as well as the spiritual sides
of young men, was asserted as being
most essential by the speakers. A
gymnasium and other wholesome
amusement activities was suggested
as being beneficial to the development
of the boys in the local church. Then,
too, being a big brother was classed
as proper.
Every young man present enjoyed
the reception and extended Rev. Me-
ton a hearty handshake and with it
feeling of desired cooperation dur
ing the coming months. Teamwork
counts and the boys were apparently
lining up in their respective positions
for the game of life. The event was
really most successful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Noted Community Builder
Coming Friday Night
BEN X. VARDAMAN
Community Expert

Ben r. Vardaman, speaker at the
Belding Opera house next Friday
evening, is one of the strongest lee
turers it is possible to secure. The
lecture is free to everyone, and be-
cause it is free every farmer and city
man should hear it. vardaman is
acknowledged to be one of the fore
most teachers of business science in
the country. In fact, he is called the
Great Business Evangelist. He. gal
vanizes men into action by his faci-
mating manner of applying the
principles of human leadership to
common business principles.
There is no problem before the
American people today of greater
moment than sthat of community
uplift. 1t is said, as Rome killed her
genius, Caesar-the people Of many
communities are sitting their local
genius by withholding cooperation,
support and fellowship. Vardaman
tells how to bring these various ele-
ments of community success into ac-
tioh for the development of the whole.
He is an orator of rare ability.
We. are realizing more and more
that the real safeguard of the nation
lies in the development of the local
communicates business, churches,
schools and society-which in the ag-
gregate constitute our civilization,
out of which we develop our citizen
ship.
One hundred tickets have been sold
to the board of commerce dinner to be
served in the city haH at $50 Friday
when vardaman will speak briefly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
DEATH TAKES w. H.
COTTON OF ORLEANS

The death of William H. Cotton oc-
Cured in the city hospital Tuesday
evening, where he had been i'll for
three weeks.
The deceased was born in Farming
ton, New York, and had been resi-
dent Of Orleans on farm nearly thir-
ty years. His wife died about twen-
ty years ago, and he leaves one son,
Albert w. Cotton of Grand Rapids.
The funeral will be held in the
Orleans church Thursday, and the
burial will be made in the Woodland
Lake cemetery. Rev. Birdsall will
officiate at the funeral.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
MORE IONA COUNTY
men ARE CALLED

In addition to those already cited
the following Ionia county boys have
been certified by the district appeal
board 10 serve in the national army
and are subject to call in the next
quota:
Harry r. Dodds, Ionia.
Frank Judevine, Ionia.
Albert Mongue, Matherton.
Howard Emerson Ferguson, Beld-
ing.
Orval ID. Backus, Belding.
>Elgie Edward Gould, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
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Red Cross Activities


Has anyone an idle sewing machine
to loan or donate to the local Red
Cross headquarters? If so will you
please telephone or notify in some
way the following directors of the
sewing and we will send for tse ma
chine: Mrs. Fred Sanborn, first ward
Mrs. Earl Wilson, second ward; and
Mrs. w. p. Hetherington, third ward.
Also many willing workers are need
ed in the sewing department.
Yarn in great quantity has been
received from headquarters for knit
ting sweaters, mufflers and wristlets.
We have sent several dozen of finished
pajamas in this weeks shipment to
headquarters and feel that we are
accomplishing much work but MUCH
more must still be done. Knitted
socks will be sent the last of this
week from our local branch to the
County Chapter.
Use 1st ward ladies hold the record
for attendance and good work with
the third ward following closely. Mrs.
Frank Rodgers, chairman of the knit
ting work in the nd ward, has knitted
many pairs of socks herself and is
following up her work well in her line.
The first pair of socks turned in was
by Mrs: Clark of the 1st. ward and
we fell that many ladies of our cities
are doing fine.work and giving much
of their time to this cause but there
is still much to be done.
Our sisters in Canada have given
every day for the past three years to
the Red Cross work and they are still
sacrificing both time and money.
Much of the success of this awful war
depends upon the efforts of the Red
Cross workers We must make sac
riflces, physically and financially if we
hope to win this struggle, Men and
women must work at home in our way
as hard as our brave soldiers are
working in the trenches to save our
country.
Our great drive in this country be-
gins next Sunday by all our ministers
preaching from their pulpits in the
work already accomplished and the
work which must still be done and
WHICH WE WILL ACCOMPLISH.
Let Ionia coutny rally to thils work as
other counties have done and especial
ly let Belding stand at the head as
she always has before in every good
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Still Busy At Eighty Years

George Barton is eighty years old
and although he SUFFERED slight
stroke of paralysis some months ago,
he is yet able to do considerable work
at his trade. n
Mr.. Barton is a mason and brick
layer and has probably done more
in that line of work during his life
than any other man in this part of
the country This week he is plast-
ering house for II. A. Smith and is
doing a fine job.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
WEI Live in Salt Lake CITY

Fr. and Mrs. Fred Mast entertain
ed the latter's sister and her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F.. Munsey; also her
mothc~. Mrs. B. Mckinney of Alma.
ovor Sunday. On Monday Mr.. and
NJ Mrnsev left for their home at
Salt Lake City. Utah. Mrs. McKin-
nev accompanied them home for a
six weeks visit.
While in Alma Mr.. Munsey pur-
chased six-passenger bort automo-
hila ard had it SHIPPED direct to Selt
Lake City by express, the rate being
S15200.
Nv Munsey is largely interested
in oil wells and oil production and
since his recent marriage has decid-
ed to settle in Salt Lake City, where
he and his bride will make their home.
AS goes the United States so goes
the Union. And so let it be.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Valley Helm Returns

Valley Helm has returned from
Battle Greek and will not be obliged
to serve in the armyla the examining
board there rejected him on account
Of disability. The few weeks he was
there awaiting the decision of the
board gave him an opportunity to be-
come familiar with army discipline
and tactics and he enjoyed the ex-
perience. He would have been will
ing TO have,gone to the front had he
passed the exnIniuation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Anxious To Go To France

Henry III. Finch was In the city the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Ella
Finch, over Sunday, and left Monday
to join his regiment at Fort Myers,
Virginia. Mr.. Finch enlisted from
Greenville several months ago and is
now with the field artillery stationed
at Fort Myers and was here on an
eight-day furlough He did not wait
for the draft, in fact, when he enlist
ed he was under draft age, and since
he has donned the uniform and in ac-
tive duty is anxious to go to France.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Disturbed Audience

Dan Sheehan was taken out of the
Star Theatre Saturday night for be-
ing intoxicated and drinking from a
bottle by Nightwatchman Leonard
Mcpherson. After two nights and
over Sunday in the lookup Justice f.
b. Lapham on his plea of guilty fin
ed him $500 and costs or twenty
days in Jail. Sentence was suspended
however and he was placed on. pro-
baton. He. came from Grand Rap
ids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Real Estate Is Moving

A deal was closed Saturday where
by Delbert r. DeLano and wife se-
cured home in this city. The prop
erty is on Moulton street and was
owned by George and Edward Enge-
mann. Mr.. and Mrs. DeLano were
former residents on a farm near
Grant, and traded the farm for the
property in Belding, where Mr.. De-
Lano is employed, and they have al
ready moved in. The deal was made
through the Wagner agency. a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Big Show At Opera House

Wednesday and Thursday, after
two weeks of faithful and hard re-
hearsing, "The Elopers" is ready for
the public's approval. A mighty
good and funny show is "The Flop
ers" and those in the cast claim les
the best ever here.
The K of p. and Pythian Sisters
contracted for the production Of this
show to aid their war fund.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Big Wall Paper Sale

Every home owner will be interest
ed in the announcement of Connell's
wall paper sale this week. This
store is making an unusual offering
on wall papers, beginning next Mon
day. You will not know how much
you can save on your winter wall pap
er needs, unless you read Connell's
announcement of the SALE. You will
find it in this issue of the Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
GARDEN AND LAWN
YIELDS REVENUE

w. Fl. Helm, besides serving as
drillmaster for the home guard COM
pany, has also found time this sum-
mer besides working in Belding Bros.
& Co.'S mill to develop one of the best
gardens in the city with all kinds of
vegetables which have come to ma
turity ahead of the frost. He also
took first prize for the best kept
lawn, being awarded the $40 by the
committee of inspection. His resi-
dence is on the corner of Howard and
York streets. He has fine lot of
celery growing and the produce he is
storing away in his basement for
winter use he thinks will help lower
the high cost of living for himself
the door of his kitchen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
Baptist News

Rail day at the church Sunday
passed off nicely. A good time was
had by everyone.
The Baptist State convention will
be held at Benton Harbor, beginning
next week Monday and lasting until
Thursday. Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Bliss
will attend as delegates. Other dele
gates may be selected.
The pastors Bible class is making
arrangements for the annual big fish
supper to be held at the church early
in November.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnston of
Flint were guests of their son, Ansel
Johnston and wife, the first of the
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
F. & A. M. Communication

Special communication of Belding
lodge No. 355 F. & A. M. for work in
the EA degree.
Fred Rodgers, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10
BANKS OF COUNTY
! MEET IN IONA TO
BOOST NEW BOND
BELIEVE PEOPLE OF COUNTY
WILL RALLY TO SUPPORT OF
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

The meeting held at the Elks' tenn
pie Monday was one of the most inn
portant ever held in Ionia. A dinner
was given by the banks of the city to
representatives of all the banks and
bankers of Ionia county.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of forming plans to aid the gov
ernment in placing the Liberty Loan
before the people of the county, and
to take such action as would insure
the full amount being taken at once
and if possible to have this done with
out expense and trouble to both the
national and state governments.
Every bank in the county was reps
resented and the opinion was unani-
nous that the patriotism of the peo
pie could be depended on to take Ionia
county's full share of this loan, and it
was decided to guarantee to the ma
tional government that the people of
this county would take it's full allott-
ment of seven hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, and the banks would
take such portion of this amount as
was not subscribed for by the gen
eral public.
At the same time it was decided
that the banks should aid the public
III every way anu lOi WdIuhik ouD-
scriptions for this loan witsout any
charge or expense of any kind.
The action places Iona as the first
county in the state that has guaran-
teed to take it's full share of the loan.
The voluntary and patriotic action on
the part of the banks saves the state
and national governments all expense
of sending speakers and making
campaign in this county Such ac-
tion is planned in other counties. Mon
days action places the full response
bility on the bankers of this county
with all of the expenses to be con-
tributed by them.
The banks represented at the Ionia
meeting and guaranteeing the pledge
by the public were:
Belding Savings Bank. Belding
Peoples Savings Bank. Belding
Commercial Bank ........ Belding
Saranac State Bank. ..... Saranac
Farmers q Merchants Bank, Saranac
Maynard q Allen Bank Portland
Webber State Bank. $500. Portland
Farmers & Merchants Bank. .,..
............... Lake Odessa
Lake Odessa Savings Bank. ......
........... Lake Odessa
Pewamo State Bank. Pewamo
Hubbardston Bank -. Hubbardston
Muir Bank. Muir
Ruel Upton. ............ Lyons
Bank of Orleans. .......... Orleans
Nash State Bank. ..... Clarksville
Palo Exchange Bank. k...... Palo
State Savings Bank. ......... Ionia
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10

naMr. and Mrs. A. c. Hall of Stanton
arc calling on friends here. 70 'r1 ,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10

An ideal Newspaper and .
paper with ideals. It's for
and read by all classes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-10

Of the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-21
MAYOR OF PHILA.
 IN MURDER PLOT
Warrants Out As Result Of Police mans Death at GunInan'S Hand

Phila, Sept. 21.-Mayor Thomas Smith, Police Lieut.. David Bennett and Isaac Deutsch, a common coun- cilman, were expected to accept ser vice today of the warrants sworn out last night charging them with conspir- acy in connection with tho killing on Wednesday of Policemen Eppley, and assault made upon two other men by gunmen alleged to have been brought here from Jersey City by one of the rival factions in the contest for the republican leadership in the fifth ward.
 Arrangements, 1t was announced, have been made etc admit the mayor and the other men named in the war rants to bail at $1O,OOO each. They will be given hearing next Tuesday. The warrants were sworn out by Isa- dore Stern a member of the state leg islature. James Gordon, counsel for Stern, announced that the evidence to be presented twill astonish the com- munity by it's volume, fullness, clear ness and directness, touching all the charges contained in my Clients affi- daVit.'
 James F. Carey, who defeated Deutsch, and who was blackjacked at