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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
BANKER ASKS DIVORCE
incidentally Joplin Financier Is Try
ing to Locate 1921 900.

Joplin, Mo-, Feb. 26.-Thomas w.
Cunningham, rs, has filed suit in cir
cult court here for divorce from Eco
Zoe Wilkins Cunningham, IS, the
Oklahoma osteopath to whom he was
secretly married in 1914.
The suit follows another in which
his estate, Tillie Muller AIDE, seek to
recover 1921, 900 that has been paid
to Mrs. Cunningham for bank stock
that the banker says was owned by
him.
Cunningham charges that Mrs
Cunningham married him for his
money and Inundated him by MAX
ing the statement publicly.
The petition states that the Cum
mir ghams were married in Colorado,
but the exact date and place are not
given. Cunningham is said to have
declared he has no recollection of
having been married in Kansas City,
aItho records show that his maria ge
took place there after license was
obtained in .Gallatin, Mo.
Got Sum Thru Fraud.
A charge that Mrs. Cunningham
fraudulently sold the bank stock
which he is trying to make her ac-
count for in another suit is contained
in the divorce petition.
Cunningham also was Inundated
the petition says, when his wife re-
ceived reporters in luxurious apart
ments in metropolitan hotels and gave
out interviews concerning the private
domestic affairs of the couple.
Service against Mrs. Cunningham
in either of the suits. one to recover
1921. 900 and the other for divorce.
has not been obtained. J. H Spur
geon. counsel for Cunningham said
yesterday that approximately $50
banks in Chicago, Kansas City, Dem
yer and Colorado Springs had been
served with papers compelling them
to withhold any deposits made by Mrs
Cunningham. R. NJ Sheppard, an
other attorney, has been in Chicago,
Mr.. Sturgeon said. endeavoring to
locate the money. The attorneys esti-
mate that Mrs Cunningham has not
spent more than $4,000 of the $751;
0eo that she obtained thru the sale
of the bank stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

of the Union Trust company of Chi
cagO. He at one time headed the
committee appointed by the United
States Chamber of Commerce to CO.
operate with the interstate trade COM
mission on matters affecting the well
fare of American industries.
Wheeler will speak on National
Problems Arising from the War"
Reservations for the dinner must be
IN not later than Mondav noon.
There is hardly better informed
man in the country on trade condi-
tions,'' E. L. Copeland, member of the
program committee of the Chamber
of Commerce said today. mo man
is better fitted than he to talk on his
subject of National Conditions Aris-
ing Out of the War The value to
business men of getting at first hand
the big ideas of a man like Wheeler
is inestinable.''
A few last minute reservations for
the dinner will be received by J. Will
Kelley at the Chamber of Commerce
this afternoon, and those desiring to
attend should hasten the announce
ment of their intentions. The dinner
will be held at 6 o'clock at the Cham
Der of Commerce.
Luncheon for Mr. Wheeler.
e. L. Copeland, treasurer of the
Santa F'e railway . system, gave a
luncheon today at the Topeka club in
honor of Harry A. Wheeler, vice pres
ident of the National Trust company
of Chicago, who will speak tonight al
a dinner at the Chamber of Commerce
on the subject. National Problems
Arising From the War" There were
present, E. L. Copeland, Harry A
Wheeler, Governor Arthur Capper,
Rev. E ]. Kulp, F. w. Freeman, F. c.
kaths, Charles S. Gleed, Howell Jones
H. d. Yoder, A P. McKown, Frank P.
Mac Lehman, Frank Burrow, David
Bowie, ] r. Koontz j. NJ. Connell
II Nest CO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
RESCUERS BAFFLED
Abandon Work Recovering Avalanche
Victims Because of Storm

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 26.-With all of
southern Idaho in the grip of one Of
the worst storms of the winter, at
tempts at rescuing the six undiscov-
cred bodies of the fifteen men who
lost their lives early Sunday morning
in the snowslide at the North Star
mine near HALEY have been aban-
doned.
All fifteen of the injured, three of
whom may die, are in hospitals at
HALEY or Bellvue and the nine recov-
cred bodies will be taken to Haley,
Monday, if the storm abates. The
heavy snow which was still falling
over most of the state early today in
crcases the danger of new slides.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
BROKE FUNSTON HEART
Prevented from Conquering Villa,
Plucky General Pinned Away.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-General Freder-
lex Funston died of a broken heart.
That was the statement made by
Charles Price, president of the Kan
sas society of New York City who
addressed a memorial service before
the Kansas society here.
1T was the irony of fate" Price
said, that this courageous fighting
man should be SO placed at Vera Cruz
and on the border that he was com
PEELED to restrain others and suppress
his own deep set and natural desires
to go forth and conquer. Had Funs-
ton been allowed to go after Villa in
his own way, Villa would have been
dead and Funston alive today"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
2a1 Persons Aboard.

New York, Feb. 26.-The Cunard
Line announced that they had receiv-
ed confirmation from the British ad-
miralty of the destruction of the La
COMA and their advices stated there
was only one casualty thus far known
She was torpedoed last night, the line
announced.
First cabin passengers tota1led 80
and second cabin. AZ The crew
numbered 216- A total of 291 aboard.
There were no Storage passengers
The names of seven Americans aboard
were announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
FIRST BONE DRY DRUNK
Police Found Mike Kelley With Booze
Both in and on Him.

Mike Kelley. an old timer, is the
first man found by the Topeka police
with LIQUOR in his possession since the
bone dry law became effective Most
of Mikes liquor was in his stomach
the police believe, but in his pocket
they found u bottle with about a
thimbIe full of whisky left in it.
Mike appeared before Police Judge
Yates this morning and was released.
1t was announced that Mikes release
probably would be the last one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
$4,000, 900 FOR FOOD
Senator Borah Asks Senate to Ap-
propriate Fund at Once.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Appropria-
ton of s6.O00.000 for federal relief
in the present food situation and fu-
ture investigation to devise better
marketing and distribution meth
DDS was proposed in a resolution in
troduced today by Senator Borah of
Idaho. Action upon the resolution was
deferred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
GERARD ASKS WARSHIP
U. S. Ambassador Fears to Risk Voy.
age Without Convoy.

Washington, Feb. 26-Ambassador
Gerard has asked the state department
that the ship bringing him to America
be conveyed by an American warship.
in case of war between the United
States and Germany. it was officially
admitted today
Nothing is being done, however at
present by way of special protection
for his vessel in the absence of war,
it was stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
News Reaches washington.

Washington. Feb. 26.-News of the
sinking of the Cunard liner Laconia
with Americans aboard was received
here as the president was on his way
to address congress Altho without
details its grave possibilities added en-
phasis to the presidents words
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
French Liner "Gets Thru. ;,

New York, Feb. 26.-The Espagne
of the French line carrying fifty-two
Americans, arrived safely at Bordeaux
last Friday, cable to the local Of
fices of the line said today. Most of
the Americans were going abroad for
hospital volunteer work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
MANY WILL HEAR HIM
Reservations for Wheeler Dinner al
C. of C. Still Being Made.

More than 200 reservations have
been made for the Harry A Wheeler
dinner at the Chamber of Commerce
tonight. Wheeler was the first presi.
dent of the United States Chamber of
Commerce and is now vice president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

The average temperature of the day
is Just normal. The wind was blow
ing from the northwest with a veloc-
ity of 25 miles an hour at o'clock.
Thirty-six days have now elapsed in
Topeka without measurable precipita
ton. This breaks all records kept
thirty years by the local government
weather bureau. From November IS
to December % in 1890, was the long
est period heretofore. The week S
forecast calls for clear weather after
Wednesday which indicates that there
is little chance of rain or snow this
week.
Sunday was warm. This was
Meteorologist Flora's promise Satur-
day and he made good The Their
mometer went to so at $3.50 o'clock
in the afternoon. At midnight last
night it was 81. Then it began to fall
with the entrance of a wind from the
, north, dropping 81 degrees in eight
hours. The slow rise today probably
will reach 40.
1t will be much colder tonight with
unsettled conditions. The mercury
will go down to about Is by tomor-
row morning.
Shippers forecast: Protect 36-hour
(Coufinuad ON PaQo TwOl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

dent had made no unreasonable re-
quest.
He spoke as follows:
Text of Presidents Speech.
Gentlemen of the congress:
have again asked the privilege
CT addressing you becaus. we are
Continued on Page Twol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
RECORD IS BROKEN
More Than So Days Without
Rain or Snow in Topeka.
And There Is Little Chance AOf
Precipitation Now.

Hourly temperature readings for
the day reported by the local office
of the United States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

Unsettled and much colder to-
night: cloudy Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26
ID. s. Consul Reports.

London. Feb. 26.-Wesley Frost.
American consul at Queenstown. tel
egraphed the American EN- bassy here
today:
"Cunarder Laconia torpedoed 1880
Sunday night Two hundred and sew
enty-eight survivors landed. Details
lacking. but known some missing. one
dead"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-26

IT Is very iii that the dry weather
record should be broken in this
bone" year in Kansas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
ORION WEBSTER WILL
IMPROVE PROPERTY

Orton Webster closed up deal
with II. J.. Pace Of Grand Rapids Sat-
urday for his property on the corner
of Main and Broas streets, known as
the Mooney building, the papers of
transfer having been completed and
delivered, thus giving him frontage,
together with his adjoining property,
of eight rods on each street.
Eventually Mr. Webster will make
repairs to the building He will take
down the outside building and use the
lower floor for n junk warehouse. He
also contemplates building a fine bun
galow residence on the rear Of the
lot fronting on Broas street which he
will use for his own home. Mr..
Webster also has several other i'm
provements to his property in view as
soon as the weather permits in the
spring. The consideration for the
Page property was $1700..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
HON. FRANK DAVIS
MAY SUCCEED SELF
AS CIRCUIT JUDGE

Hon. F. ID. M. Davis of Ionia was
in the city Friday for short time,
stopping off here between trains. He
had been to Stanton holding court
and was hurrying home to hold court
in Ionia.
The Judge has been having a
strenuous time during the past few
weeks and sees more business ahead
of him. AS soon as the court busi-
ness in Montcalm and Ionia is finish
ed he has a call to go to Detroit to
hold court for one Of the judges there.
Mr.. Davis is candidate for re-elec-
ton again as Judge for this district
and his petitions for the primary
election are being literally signed by
not only his republican friends but by
democrats as well. The concensus of
opinion throughout the two counties
comprising the district seems to be
practically unanimous in according
Judge Davis another term and it is
conceded that he will have no opposi-
ton. His record as judge is with
out flaw and it will be handsome
compliment to his ability and popular
ity to give him a clear field.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
BROTHERHOOD MEET
ING AND BANQUET I

The first meeting and banquet of
the Congregational brotherhood and
Mems club this year will be held in
the dining room of the church next
Tuesday evening, February z. Sup
per will be served by the ladies at
seven o'clock and it is expected that
all the members will be present and
also any guests they may bring. Hon.
George Clapperton, one Of the best
attorneys and business men of Grand
Rapids, has accepted an invitation
from the president Of the club, DIR.
G. +. Smith, to be present and give
an after dinner talk. He is a splen-
did speaker and will have something
of interest to say.
The new officers of the club are
making plans for active work during
the balance of the winter and are
lining up some fine talent. Besides
Mr.. Clapperton's address special mu.
sic is being prepared.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
REMAINS OF w. H. BEN
NETT TAKEN TO NEWAG0

William II. Bennett died at his
home, S25 Broas street, Saturday,
January 27, aged seventy-five years
and nine months. He had been a
resident of the city about three
years. He formerly was in North
Carolina in the numbering business
and while there suffered a slight
stroke Of paralysis. He also resided
for some time in Newaygo and came
here with his wife and daughter,
Edith. He was veteran of the Civil
war, and served his country well.
While living in Newaygo he joined
the Masonic lodge there and that or
der gave a Masonic burial in the
Newaygo cemetery Wednesday, where
his remains were taken.
A funeral service was held at his
late residence here Tuesday. Rev. A.
j. Blair officfated and Mrs. Edith
Berry and Clayton Knapp sang, ac-
companied by Miss Marguerite Lamb.
Several members of the local Masonic
lodge were present.
His remains were accompanied to
Newaygo by his wife, daughter,
Edith, and son, Horace Bennett, of
Flushing, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
TELEPHONE MANAGER
AND COMMITTEE CONFER
G. r. Tarte Discussed Local Con-
ditiOns With View of Better
ing Them

Manager c. E. Tarte Of the Citizens
Telephone company was in the city
Tuesday to confer with the local COM
mittee, appointed at the last lunch
con of the board of commerce to in
vestigate local service. The meeting
of the committee was held at the
board of commerce rooms and was
followed by a luncheon together. F..
w. Howard. chairman Of the commit
tee, pointed out several of the diff
ficulties residents have had with the
local service. These were discussed
and plans laid to correct them.
Mr.. Tarte expects TO send an in
spector here and take careful and ex-
haustive tests Of the local system.
The wages Of the operators will be
advanced and everything possible
done 10 improve the service. 1t is
Mr.. Tertes belief chat the local ex-
change VIII Of necessity be changed
to an automatic system in time. Con-
ditions in al parts Of the state are
demanding II more and more.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
CHAP MAN & STRUNk
SUCCEED w. L. COVERT
Purchased Grocery Stock and Good
Will This Week. Both Men
Well-Known Here

A business deal was concluded
Monday evening whereby M. A. Chap
man and Bernie Strpnk took over the
grocery business and mood will of
William l.. Covert.
Mr.. Covert has operated the store
for the past four years and has en-
joyed a good trade constantly. His
retirement is a surprise to almost
everyone in the community. He has
not made any definite statement as
to his future activities.
Mr.. Chapman and son, Charles,
formerly owned the grocery business,
selling it to Mr.. Covert four years
ago. Chapman is well-known in Beld-
ing as a business man. He has been
identified with retail establishments
for many years and has multitude
of friends who will be glad to learn
of his return to business. Mr.. Strunk,
formerly an employe in the local
post Office, but recently from the post
office in Detroit, is also well-known
in Belding. He and Mrs. Strunk
have lived in Belding practically all
their lives and will undoubtedly en-
joy liberal trade from their friends.
In this issue of the Banner Messrs.
Chapman & Strunk have an an
nouncement of their business advent.
They tell something of their expect
ed policies and extend a greeting to
the local trade. They will have
weekly advertisements in the Banner
telling Of the good things at the
Bridge street grocery. Read them
each week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
MARIN BAPH0NE WILL
BE ADDEDT0 ORCHESTRA
Instrument is Used in But Few Or
chestras in State: Will Arrive
Soon

An order has been placed by Will
ford Bricker for "Nagaed Marimba-
phone" for use in the local orchestra.
The instrument, one of the best OBJ
tainable, was purchased from j. c.
Degan & Company Of Chicago and is
expected to arrive this week 1t is
of the newest type and one of the
largest instruments made. 1t has a
tone that is revelation in music, be-
ing very deep and mellow. In its
lowest register it has a tone that is
similar to the very finest tympany
and when the instrument is played
with three or more mallets its tones
resemble that of grand pipe-organ.
The orchestra, in. charge of Tyson
Hale, is making good progress in its
work, Kettle drums are now being
used and the addition of the marimba-
phone will add another excellent fea-
ture to the accomplishments Of the
company. The latter instrument
will be used in almost all programs.
The orchestra now has several en-
gagements booked outside of Beld-
ing, besides the numerous occasions
requiring music in this city.
The marimbaphone will be shown in
the window at Bricker's Bazaar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
BELDiNG BIRD CLUB
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Effort Will Be Made To Exterminate
English Sparrows From City.
GoOdly Number Present

The annual meeting and election of
officers Of the Belding Bird club was
held in the city hall last Saturday
evening. A goodly number turned
out and an interesting and useful
meeting held. 1t is the aim of the
club to foster the protection of birds
among our citizens. The clubs eff
forts will be clearly shown the COM
ing season by the increased number
of birds coming and remaining here.
1t was the unanimous belief of the
club that the English sparrow should
be exterminated and an effort will be
made to diminish the number in this
section. I'm this issue of the Banner
is published a complete description
of an efficient sparrow trap, that can
be made by anyone).
Officers of the club elected were:
President, /. L. Hubbell; first vice
president, Mrs. Brinton F. Hall; Sec
ond vice-president, Permelia Hopkins;
third vice-president, Mrs. f. c. Lloyd;
fourth president, Miss Millie
lehman; secretary. G.. p. Kimberly;
treasurer, J. III. Armstrong; general
manager, Henry Upholt. Special
committee of bylaws, G.. p. Kimber-
ly, l.. A. Leonard and Allie Arnwine
Special committee on sparrow trap, j.
NJ. Langston, w. p. Hetherington and
Walter Knight.
The next regular meeting of the
club will be held the fourth Saturday
evening of February
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
DEATH CALLS COL.
A. R0WLEY, REMAINS
WERE BROUGHT HERE

Colonel A. Rowley died at the home
of his son, James Rowley, near Gale
donia last Saturday, having been In
feeble health for several months. A
few weeks ago he contracted a cold
followed by the grip, which in his
weakened condition, FASTENED his
death. He was conscious up to the
moment of his death, and his last
words were spoken to his daughter
in-law, Mrs. Rowley, saying to her
with outstretched arms 0 Helen,
help me, / am dying" and expired
Immediately.
The deceased was eighty-eight
years, ten months and four days old
and was born in Ontario county, New
York, coming to Michigan in an early
day. Mr.. Rowley lived in Ionia be-
fore coming to Belding, and thirty
five or forty years ago he settled In
Cooks Corners. He was painter
by trade and belonged to the old
school, having learned the trade OF
mixing paints and colors before the
day of prepared paints was thought
of. Mr.. Rowley was a good citizen
always having a cheerful word fol-
everyone.
His remains were brought here fol
burial by Undertaken Ben Friedly
and the funeral was held at the resi-
dence of his son, l.. A. Rowley, anc
the burial was made in the OtiscC
cemetery by the side of his wife, whC
passed away about ten years ago
Rev. A. j. Blair officiated and Mis-:
Ellen Blair and Mrs. Luther Berry
sang. Many flowers covered the cas-
ket.
Mr.. Rowley leaves three sons
"DeIl" and l.. A. Rowley of this city
James of Grand Rapids and one
daughter-Mrs. Charles Melle of Mt
Pleasant, all of whom were in atten
dance at the funeral. Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew Green and Mrs. Anna North
relatives from Ionia, were also here
/ to attend the service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
HOUSE DIVIDED ON THE
WET AND DRY ISSUE

While home from Lansing over the
weekend Representative Fred l..
Warner asserted that the. lawmakers
expected to complete their work
within the regular time, but that the
session would be busy one. The bill,
introduced by Mr.. Warner, to permit
two or more counties TO build a tu-
berculosis hospital, was reported out
of the committee last week, but ow-
ing to additional matters advisable
in its makeup, the measure was re-
ferred back.
Maintenance of the institution, it is
thought, should be proportioned
among the counties according to the
number of patients using it, and for
the number of days used. The per-
sonal of the board, in charge of in
stitutions built under the provision,
is another matter for consideration.
The house is divided on the liquor
law to be enacted. 1t is a noticeable
fact that the "wet" representatives
are working as a whole in an effort
to put through a "bone-dry" law.
Prohibition representatives, or rep
resentatives who are known to have
favored statewide measures in the
campaign are not lining up with the
"wets." They are favoring a more
lenient law. 1t is evident that the
"wets" are trying TO make the state
so dry that the measure will be re-
submitted. Anything that will guard
against this seems the best measure
TO the prohibition leaders.