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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
HUGH MARTIN WRITES
BANNER OF BIG MEET

Hugh w. Martin of Bellevue
Washington, one of the Banners
valued subscribers, says that he and
his family enjoy the weekly visits
of the Banner very much. Continu-
ing he says: "My father is in excel
lent health. On July a, which was
his seventy-eighth birthday, we went
over to see the opening of the Great
Lake Washington canal which con-
meets Puget Sound with Lake Wash
ington. Lake Washington is a body
of water twenty eight miles long and
from two to five miles wide. The
event was of special interest to us as
our property at Bellevue is just
across the lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
FORMER RURAL RESI-
DENT ENJOY PICNIC

For the past two or three years
Belding citizens, who were former
residents of Grattan and vicinity,
have met in the city park to enjoy a
big afternoon dinner and have good
old-fashioned visit.
Last Saturday was selected for the
meet and about forty who have left
their farms for city life were pres
ent, and engaged in the pleasures of
the afternoon.
The date struck pretty dose to
Lagee Halls sixty-fourth birthday;
Silas Wards also, who is seventy
four, and Scott Sears, who. was un-
able to be present at this meeting, is
eighty-four years old. Such annual
gatherings are source Of much
pleasure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
BELDING BOYS ARE.
ENJOYING CAMP LIFE

A letter from their son, Lou NJ.
Curtis, received by Mr.. and Mrs. B.
c. Curtis from Paris Island, South
Carolina, states that he and Elwood
Weter are in excellent health and en-
joying camp life there. He says
their regiment is made up of a very
large per cent of young men who
have left excellent positions for ser
vice in the army and navy. They are
well fed and well cared for, but the
southern sun and climate are fast
putting a dark-brown complexion on
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Como On Girls

"Come on Girls!" This is the slog-
an for the coming weeks drive for the
municipal flag pole fund. A contest
has been started between the men and
women to see which side will secure
the largest number of names. The
ladies list is little short this week
but some hustling will put it ahead of
the mems list. "Come on Girls" is the
slogan. If YOU hustle next week it
will be "Come on Boys" 1t takes
only a few cents to add name, and
the high limit is $1.00.
Contributions can range from 10
cents to $1.00 and can be paid to
either member of the flag pole COM
mittee-Chas. M. Wise. Earle Wilson,
l.. l.. Underwood, G.. +. Smith, or at
the Banner office. All funds will fin
ally come to J. M. Langston at the
Banner office and names will be en-
tered upon the patriotic honor list.
Make the fund grow fast and have
the pole set and the flag flying soon.
Your name is needed on the list. Here
it is to date:
GentIemen's List
Chas. M. Wise, Thomas Bracken, r.
A. Washburn, r. II. Hall, B. F. Hall,
Art Strong, o. N. Wilton, Glenn
Wortley, A. Friedman, w. A. Wilder,
Frank R. Chase, w. s. Lambertson,
II. J. Leonard. Glenn Brown, w l..
Cusser. Earle French. Geo w. Moul-
ton, w. .E. Daubert, Geo. E. Wagner,
Gerald Kimberly, c. G. O'Bryon. A: ID.
Fristoe, A. L. Spencer, A. M. Hall j.
F. Pinkham, E. C. Lloyd. T.. f. Fales,
f. B. Lapham, G. ii. Miller, G. ID.
Weter, s. L. O'Connor. F. II. Totten,
f. w. Ranney, Harry Estabrook. DON
aid Pilkintoii. w. A. Dutt, w. F.
Bricker, will Wood, Chas. Lambert
son. J. M. Zindler, Sumner Wilson,
Chas. Eddy, A. M. Glass, Geo. Aubill.
Chas. Eddy, A. M. Glass, Geo. Aubill,
w. r. Olds, Frank OBryon, +. : w.
Durham, Fred A. Travis.
Ladies List
Mrs. Martha Stone, Mrs. II. II. Hall,
Mrs. Il. +. Hall, Mrs. G. ID. Weter,
Miss Allie Arnwine, Miss MacFar-
lane. Miss Besie Peterson, Miss Eva
Bulmer, Miss Bessie Nickolai, Mrs.
Jas. Darrow, Louise Lambertson, Rose
WineQeier. Helen Lapham, Leila
Greenop. Ruth Edwards. Marion Ed
wards. Marvel Klock, Mary Emily
Ranney. Bessie Waite, Alys Caverly,
Esther Carleson, Mrs. f. s. Moulton.
lane, Miss Bessie Peterson, Miss Eva
Esther Carleson, Mrs. r. s. Moulton,
Ellen Blair, Margaret Wilbur.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
BELDING-HAL COMPANY
BUILDING CHIMNEY

A large reinforced concrete Chin
rey is being constructed at the plant
of the Belding-Hall company to re
place the old brick chimney. The new
one will stand 1876 feet above ground
when completed. At the bottom the
chimney is ten feet in diameter and
will taper to six feet and ten inches
at the top. 1t requires a concrete
base nineteen feet square and extend
ing into the ground seven feet to hold
the weight of the new stack. The
sidewalks are being reinforced with
ed with heavy wire netting.
The contract for building the new
chimney is with the General Con-
crete Construction company of Chi
cago, who specialize in such work. 1t
will require eighteen to twenty days
to complete the work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Distributing Points for
Chaufauqua Tickets

Chautauqua tickets are on sale
at many of the business houses as
well as in the hands of individuals
throughout the residence district.
Everyone should buy tickets to this
the best chautauqua ever brought
/ TO Belding. The business places
where they may be obtained are as
follows: Wortley q French, Fris-
toe e. Divine, Frank O'Bryon,
Smith e. Whitney, Lincoln's De-
partment Store, Orlo Morse, Sec
retary Board of Commerce, Under
wood Bros, +. G. Lloyd, Frank
Husdon, Sparks e. Gambler, III. j..
Connell, III. A. Lamb, M. L. Will
loughby, Peoples Savings Bank,
Hotel Belding, E. Z. Hudson, Ban
ner Office. ~su
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
BIG Sunday School Picnic

The Sunday schools of the northern
half of Ionia county will hold bas-
urday, August a, beginning in the
forenoon and lasting all day. Menu
bers of all Sunday schools urged to
attend. E. S. Fuller, Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Band Concert Wednesday

Next week, Wednesday night, the
city band will give another concert
in the bandstand just east Of the Ban
ner Office. George Holmes has been
made leader and assures good pro-
gram. Come out and hear the boys
play.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Experience Social

The Congregational Experience
social will be held in the church din
ing room Friday night. with picnic
supper at sharp seven o'clock. Come
and bring chilled baskets and your
experience r.--Advertisement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Notice

All property owners are hereby or
dered to prune the limbs of shade
trees overhanging sidewalks within
the city limits, if the limbs hang low
er than ten feet from the walk.
Comply with this notice at once.
Jas. Meginley, Street Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Eight head of horses, some good
harness, wagons and other equipment
belonging to the Belding Delivery
tion at the company's barn on Depot
street next Saturday. Everyone
should be out to the sale. Some good
horses will be sold. The wagons are
good and the blankets and other
articles can be profitably used on any
farm. See the advertisement in this
weeks issue of the Banner.
In Memorian
In loving memory of my dear moth
er who passed away July 9th, 1918.
Claude L. Piefer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Kinsman-Sparks

Sparks were married in Ionia Monday
by the Episcopal clergyman there.
ing and for the present are stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. King. They
will make their home in the city and
are receiving the congratulations Of
their friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Mrs. Fred Reeves entertained their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abbott, Of Howard City, few
days. They retuUed Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25
Fall Broke Leg

Violet. the little five-year-old
daughter Of Cyril Memo. while play
ing with other children last Saturday,
fell from the top of a street sign
post to which she was clinging and
broke one of her legs below the hip
She was at once taken to the hospital
and is being cared for by DR.. Little.
Mr.. Memo is certainly having his
share of trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Miss Della Hubert had the misfor-
tune to lose her gold watch recently
and asks the finder to leave il at the
Banner Office and get reward. se
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

An ideal newspaper and .
paper with ideals. It's for
and read by all classes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-07-25

Auc SAfSuidlIOu bOOke
Of the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
JAPAN CONSIDERS ITS
RIGHTS PARAMOUNT

Washington, June 1s.--The Japanese
situation has been dropped by the
state department.
1t was declared today that this gov
eminent considered the incident
closed" Neither Japans nor England's
reply to the American identic note viii
be made public by the state depart
ment In the view of diplomats the
incident closes as diplomatic victory
for Japan. but with America retiring
in good order and being in position
to reopen the question of the open door
in China at any time. Tokio's reply
to this governments note is under
stood to have indicated that Toxic
considered our message to China III
timed and also TO have carried the
Iintimation, though not the written
words. that Toxic resents our inter
ference" at Pekin. In other words
Japan now considers herself paramount
in the entire far East and will oppose
any advice or caution to China by this
country, - ~>SA >.-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
SECOND DRAFT WILL
Be MADE IN FIVE
MONTHS, II IS SAID
Government Plans TO Have New York
and Illinois Guards.nen Moving BY
September 1.
MILLION MEN ON
FIRING LINE IN YEAR
Presidents proclamation OF Date OF
First Draft and Establishing En-
cmption Machinery Now In Course
OF Preparation.

Washington, June 1a--America' s
plans for participation In the war un-
folded rapidly today. These things be-
came known:
!. There will be a second draft
within a few months after the time
the irst $4,000 conscripts are in the
training camps.
:. Pershings first division will be re-
inforced Immediately by another large
force of picked troops and by Septem-
Der ! divisions Of national guardsmen
will be moving overseas.
3. The New York national guard
will be the hrst division of militia
men TO go to Europe. They will be
followed by the men from Illinois.
Indications today were that the sec
ond draft now definitely decided upon
by the army authorities. will be made
not later than November. five months
hence. 1t will call probably for anoth-
er SIS, 900 men. possibly more. as the
general staffis now planning to NIL all
vacancies caused by losses and casual.
ties through the draft. 1t may be that
l 900, 900 additional men will be called
to the colors. making ,625, 900 before
Christmas.
These men will be secured from
those not selected on the first draft.
II necessary, number exempted from
the first draft will be called.
Have Million In Europe In Year.
Army officials were concentrating
today on securing sufficient transport
facilities to move the great force over.
seas. BY spring. according to indica-
tons. the United States will be rep
resented on the European battlefields
by not less than 100000 men, and by
summer the number probably will be
in the neighhorhood of million.
The war department has selected
the New York and Illinois guardsmen
as first troops OF that branch to go
to Europe for several reasons it was
stated today. First. each state has a
complete division, and the men can
be moved as unit. Secondly. the
work Of the New York and Illinois
guardsmen on the border has satisfied
tho army authorities that they have
SUFFICIENT groundwork for early ap-
pearance at the front. Also they can
he better spared than regulars needed
in this country for training the draft
army.
President Wilson is expected within
the next two days to issue a procla-
nation setting a date for the draft and
establishing the exemption machinery.
He has all the data compiled by army
experts now before him.
Work 10 being rushed on the canton
ments that they may be ready for the
first increments on September l. In
tensive training will At the men to go
to Europe within six months, 1t is esti-
mated, the finishing touches on their
preparation to be secured behind the
front in France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Takes Charge Temporarily Of
Ships of Both Nations In Fa-
vorite U-Boat Territory
BRINGS TO MIND HIS
FAMOUS SPEECH
Was Reprimanded In lol0F For
Saying America Would Fight
to Protect Britain From Ex-
ternal Foes

Londca. June ls-An American
n-ofwar is today the flagship OF
the commander of the naval forces
of the United states and Great Brit
ain In Irish waters, the chief scene
of German T-boat activity.
It was officially announced late to-
day that Fice-Admiral Sims. L. s n.
has been appointed TO take complete
charge of operations in these waters
pending the absence of the British
commander in chief Immediat Y
upon the appointment the flag of
the American commander was hoissed
as that Of the senior offlcer in charge.
II was for "A contingency such IS
has now arisen that w s. Sims was
recently promoted from the rank IT
rear admiral TO that Of vice admiral.
Vice Admiral Sims went to London
Immediately after the entrance OF the
United States into the war. as the
head OF naval mission to co-ordi-
nate future naval operations between
the navies and the forces OF the
United States He attended the allied
naval conferences In Paris last month.
Up 10 the time he went abroad he
was president of the naval college at
Newport He has devoted much OF
his time TO study OF naval engage
ments in the European war. He has
seer much active sea duty and Ia
credited with having. as inspector OF
target practice. brought American
naval gunnery 10 IT'S present high
plane Of efficiency.
There is an element Of history
irony in the fact that Vice Admiral
Sims today acts-ternporar1ly II ieas,
AS command chief OF tho naval
forces guarding Great Britain against
the submarine menace In Decemh Der
/ 1910. while In London. he made re-
mark In a speech at Guild hall ban
( quet. which later brought him a
reprimand on order Of the Their
! President William Howard Taft: II
ever the time comes" said yice-Ad-
-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
Polish Deputy Charges Ger
mans With lndiscriminate
Executions
SAYS $4,000 POLES
HAVE BEEN HANGED
German Air Raids On Russian
Base Indicative of Attack by
Sea-0ne Major Raid On
West Front

London, June f9.-Austria Is threat,
ened with serious political shake-up.
The premier. Count MARITIME.
and his entire cabinet are reported
to have rendered their resignation to
Emperor Charles. The reason given
is the refusal OF the Poles in the
Austrian parliament to vote for the
budget. The emperor is holding hia
decision in allegiance, Vienna dis.
patches Indicate
Count Won Coundehove, now COVER
nor of Bohemia, Is mentioned as tho
most probable successor to Clam.
MARITIME.
Berlin dispatches indicate much UNI
| rest in German political quarters over
the Austrian crisis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
SUDSCR|PT TON. TO
RED CROSS YESTERDAY
WELL UP TO $4,000
Total Reported Now 1918. f20.7s. With
Proceeds of Mass-Mceting Sun to
BE Counted.
ROUSINs MEETING AT
MONROE PARK LAST NIGHT
Every Indication Points to Success In
Reaching Goal OF Half Million.
List of Yesterdays Contributors.

That Richmond will succeed nota bly,
In her campaign to raise 100000 for
the Red Cross during this week is in
dictated distinctly by the nature OF the
contributions that were flowing into
headquarters all day yesterday and up
until the closing time late last night.
The sum OF s224l1 was collected yes
terday, which. with the amounts al
ready reported brings the total up TO
s3l5.l for the first three days
of the campaign.
In addition to this, II was announced
last night that approximately 1850
had been collected at the mass m et-
Ing held in Monroe park, but that the
exact figures of the contributions and
the names of the contributors could
not be given until late today one OF
the touching incidents of the meeting
was scene when little Boy Scout
came up and laid down three cents al
one of the booths, saying that vas all
he had. but that he wanted to give
1t to help somebody.
Tonight all the receipts from the
roof garden at Ruegers hotel will be
donated to the Red Cross, and will
help largely to swell the amour. oil
subscriptions. A number of roof gar
den parties are being planned fol-
Rueger's tonight. II is said. in order
beneficial to the great relief organiza-
ton Thursday night a big meeting
is planned TO be held in the Woodland
Heights Baptist church. which will be
attended by residents of Woodland
Heights and Forest Hill. 1t is ex.
pected that a creditable subscription
will be received on this occasion.
Large Mass Meeting.
Lantern decorated Red Cross booths
teetered with determination from the
various gates of Monroe park last
night toward common center around
the fountain. where a crowd of $500
or more had gathered to hear speeches
about the work of the great relief or
ganization The booths had been or
iginally set at the entrances. but the
people would not stop there, so the
ladies in charge of the boths remem-
bered Mahomet and followed the
crowd.
DR.. D. S. Freeman presided at the
meeting and made brief address,
telling OF the wonderful work accom-
plished by the Red Cross organiza-
ton in cutting down by SO per cent
the mortality among the wounded in
the war hospitals of Europe. He then
introduced Rev. Dr. W. f, Thompson,
pastor of the Park Place Methodist
church, whom he introduced as the
lighting parson."
DIR. Thompson recounted the three
great calls upon the patriotism Of
America: the appeal for men. answer.
ed by the registration OF the nation,
manhood: the call for money to
which all sections had given prompt
aand liberal response: and now the
call for service and sacrifice, which
he said every individual could answer
according to his ability. He closed
with stirring appeal for subscrtp'
tons which was ably seconded by
DR.. Freeman In dismissing the as
semblage.
Even as the band began to play the
national anthem, the rush to thu
booths began. There had been .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
CHARGES MORE THAN
10000 POLES EXECUTED

Zurich. via Paris. June 1s.-The
Polish deputy. Daszinski. declared in
the Vienna reichsrath that more than
10000 Poles have been hanged by or.
der Of the German authorities, accord
ing to the Vienna Arbeiter Zeitunx.
which prints special details OF the
sittings OF the Reichsrath on the 18th
and 18th.
Deputy Striberny also described the
abominable treatment accorded po-
Iiticai suspects. whereupon the pam
They have not used the rope
enough: all of them ought to have
been hanged"
At these words all OF the Slay and
Polish members rushed upon Helms
and the president was obliged to sus-
pend the sitting in the midst OF ire.
mendous uproar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
WASHINGTON WARMLY
WELCOMES MEMBERS
OF RUSSIAN MISSION
Continuous Ovation Grccts Party On
Its Ride From Union Station TO
Jennings Mansion.
MANY ENTERTAINMENT
FEATURES ARE PLANNED
Several Russian Women of Prominence
Lend Unusual Social Interest to Del
egation-Win Be Welcomed Today
BY President.

Washington, June 1a.-Pr esident
Wilson tomorrow will extend the for
NAL welcome Of the United States to
Ambassa dor Boris Bakheme.ieff and
the members OF the special Russian
mission.
With the arrival of the mission to-
day the state department and OFFICIAL
and diplomatic Washington began
making plans for the entertainment OF
the Russians which will include a
number OF receptions. visits to the
Capitol, Mount Vernon and other
points in and near the city and a round
of dinners.
Conferences with high government
offfcials likely will be started tomorrow
afternoon and will he held daily 'here-
after until the business OF the mission
has been completed Later certain
members OF the mission will be shifted
to other cities and several mem bers
viii remain here permanently.
A Royal Welcome Extended.
Washington gave the Russians a
royal welcome today, and their ride
from Union station up historic Penn
sylvania avenue to the Herman Jen-
nings mansion in Massachusetts ave-
nue. was a continuous ovation.
Secretary OF the State Lansing. AS
sistant Secretary Phillips and Coun-
selor Polk. who pade them welcome to
the capital. and escorted them to their
temporary home. Tho troops of cav
airy from Fort Myer, mounted police
and secret service men accompanied
the party.
The unique and colorful costumes
Of the members of the mission at
4 p hfnCt of ~,
men wore khaki coats. blue trousers
and black kneeboots. and tho presence
/ OF several women created An interest
IN the party by feminine Washington
not evinced upon the arrival Of ether
! missions. Ambassador Bakhemetien
Is accompanied by Nine. Bakhemtiefl
and Captain Dubassoff. aide de camp
women In the party are Nine. Poush-
karen and Nine Sorguievaky.
! Social Washington is planning q
number Of entertainments for the
wives of the mission members. So.
ctally, II IL likely the stay of the Rus
SLAMS will be more brilliant than thai
OF any of the other special missions
Upon arrival the mission went imme.
diately to the Jennings home and
stayed there all evening. At 1910
tomorrow the entire mission will be
received by Secretary Lansing and al
,12:l6 Leutenant-G General Roop viii
call upon Secretary Baker. The presi
dent will receive Ambassador Bak'
hemetie6 at 1890 O'Clock.
| The members Of the mission are a!
follows: Ambassador Bakhemetieff and
wife, Lieutenant-General Roop. repro
sentative Of the Russian army; PROBES
sor Lomonosseff, council of engineers
and Representative OF the Ministr,
Novttsky. representing the ministry O.
finance. and the following attaches
Soukino. first secretary Of embassy
ministry of foreign affairs: Captain
Dubassoff and wife and Captain Schutt
Other members Of the party whit
stopped of In Chicago are expected Il
arrive In Washihgton tQmoEEow o.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-20
NEWPORT NEwS-BU|lT
TANKER T0RPtOOEO
-Four Members Of John ID. Archbold's
Crew Lost When ship Went
Down.

! New York, June Ie.-The oil tank
steamship John D. Archbold, of the
Standard OIL Co. has been sunk by a
submarine. The announcement was
made at the once OF the company here,
Four members of the tanker's crew
were lost The Archeold was sent 10
the bottom last Saturday in European
waters.
| The John D. Archbold was two days
en- route to this country from France,
| The ship was armed ana a Eunner's
crew from an American warship wa
on board. The names Of the missing
crew members are Jose Lorenzo. an
oiler; Gregorio SOFA, a fireman, and
Domingo Lago. q wiper. and q crew
company has cabled for further In
/ formation,
| The John D. Archbold was an
American steamship OF S,374 tons gross
register, owned by the Standard Oil
Co. and built IN 1914 at Newport
News The ship left here May 20 for
Havre and Rouen. France, with cargo.
thompson. with crew OF forty-one
men. of whom twelve were Ameri-
cans.
Americans in Crow.
The records OF the United States
commissioner Of shipping here show
the following names among the crew
whose American citizenship was
claimed at the time Of signing on:
W. H. Gridley, mate. Chicago. Ill.
w. l.. Smith, second mate, Everett,
Mass.
Ten Eyck H. Reed. third mate,
, birmingham. Mass.
TIL om-as d. Callahan. wireless.
Brooklyn.
John Wilson, chief engineer. Asto-
ria. N. Y.
J. NJ. Johnson, first assistant engi-
neer. Jersey City. N. J.
J. c. Caldwell, second assistant en-
gineer, born in Connecticut
A. J. Iverson, third assistant en-
gineer, born in California.
W. B. Allison. messman, Mount VIC
tory, o.
Virgil Bell. messman, Steubenville,
Ky.
Edwin J. Muir. cook. Keyport. N. j.
G. c. wilkins, wireless. Maysville,
Ohio.