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Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

BUCKLEY-We are authorized to an
nounce Mr.. j. M. Buckley, o
Palmersville, candidate for thu
Democratic nomination for County
Judge, subject to the action of thu
Democratic primary.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02

will offer for sale in Dresden
on next Monday one good saddle
and buggy horse, cart and harness
to be sold at public outcry.-R. A.
Travis.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02
Silks! Silks!

We have a great collection of all
the new silks-plain and fancy,
and wanted sport silk, at AL Gard
nar.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02

when it comes to groceries that are
right and rightly kept. Staples
and specialties are extensively
stocked by US in rich profusion.
The tasteful arrangement of our
store is a tempting advertisement
in itself. Then our prompt service
is a salient recommendation. All
of the seasons delicasieS in season.
FULLER BROS.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02

Price cotton seed for sale by R,
R, McUmber, Greenfield. If.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1917-03-02

Subscription to the Enter
prise must be paid in adj
vance. Attend to this while
here Monday, paying your
Taxes, or send by mail.
This rule applies to aIl........
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
Registration Day Demonstration
Plans Are Almost Completed
A. p. Johnson of Grand Rapids Will be Speaker of Day
Parade With Registered Men in Honored Place

r. Smith chairman Of the registration day demonstration comm
@ honor to the men who army on that day.
Michigan has been secured to give patriotic address Mr. Johnson has
dtns he member of the National Liberty Loan committee and is
Rapids Daily News have been copied state Truly this
Registration day. June will be half holiday schools
The children will will
Red within will
a
booth the
The badges
wording the occasion special committee has
charge of the singing Of the
will Immediately
wo-thiry IL
dressw be
Every citizen Of Belding and vicinity urged Tuesday
and
muniy for overwhelming in the conflict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
LEONARD WRIGHTIS
CALLED BY DEATH

The death of Leonard Wright oc-
CURED at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Eugene Wright, Friday, aged
thirty-five years. The deceased had
been in failing health for some time
and with his mother came here from
northern Michigan several months
ago.
Mr.. Wright was born in Wisconsin
and moved to Michigan with his par
ents a number Of years ago.
Besides his mother he leaves a de-
voted wife and two children. Funeral
service was held at the Wright home
Monday afternoon and his remains
accompanied by his brother, Clarence
Wright, were taken to De Pere
Brown county, Wisconsin for inter-
ment, leaving here on the evening
train.
Rev. G. M. Pease officiated at the
funeral and Norman Johnson, accom-
panied by Mrs. Henry Hicks, sang,
His passing away in the prime Of life
is sad blow to his family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
RURAL CARRIERS
HELD MEETIN G IN
IONA POST. OFFICE
PASS RESOLUTION FAVORING
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE TAX
FOR RURAL CARRIERS

The Ionia County Rural Carriers
association held a meeting in Ionis
post Office last week and talked over
many matters of interest to the
members. Delegates to the state con-
vention at Battle Creek next month
were selected in the persons of M. C.
Weber of Saranac and l.. A. Rowley
of Beldipg. Alternates named were
Milton Decker and Carl Hunt of
Ionia.
The carriers went on record as
favoring a statute to name a special
automobile license rate for mail car
rlers. The men are required to travel
the roads in all kinds Of weather and
hence believe they should be given
some special concession in reduc-
tion of rates by the state. The car
riers also adopted a resolution re-
questing that the state reward money
be spent on rural routes instead of
trunk lines exclusively.
The state convention is expected to
be the best one ever held The car
riers will make special effort to at
tend in body and thus impress the
convention with the fact that Ionia
county is on the map right. This
county has done this same thing and
can do it again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
ORLEANS CITIZENS
SHOW PATRIOTISM
BY POLE RAISING
LARGE GATHERING OF PEOPLE
DO HONOR TO OLD GLORY
WITH SUITABLE EXERCISES

Thursday was a big day in Or
leans, because of the patriotic spirit
manifest in the rally and pole rais-
ing held there. All the citizens of
the town were out to the big gather
ing and farmers from all directions
also came TO do honor to Old Glory.
Previous to the days events some
OF the patriotic citizens headed by
Messrs. Winters and Olmstead cam
yassed the town and nearby country
for cash subscriptions to make the
patriotic event possible. They met
with liberal success at every point.
after all the expenses Of the day
were met a balance Of about twenty
dollars remained An opportunity
was given during the program for all
persons to contribute to the balance
fund with the understanding that the
money should be given to the Red
Cross. The former sum was raised
to over eighty dollars and was deliv-
cred to the Red Cross society.
A new flag pole now stands on the
northwest corner of the main street
intersection. 1t is about seventy feet
high and absolutely straight. 1t was
donated by Pitt Bros. The rope, pull
ley and other parts of the pole equip
chants of the town. The flag, one of
those extra pretty ones made by Salz-
man & Sons, floats from the top, lust
under large gilded ball.
The program of the day was held in
Maccabee and Cleaner hall and was
in charge of Rev. r. V. Birdsell, pas
tor of the Methodist church. The
event opened with an instrumental
duet by Mabel Palmer and Onah Mus
selman. Rev. Edmund Drew of the
Free Methodist church then led in
prayer. l.. G. Winters told how the
money for the pole and program was
raised. He said not one citizen APP
preached refused to contribute, and
read the list of the contributors and
the amount given. Mr.. Winters said
he was inspired to do the work, with
the assistance of Mr.. Olmstead. after
seeing flags waving from poles in
many cities somewhat larger than Or
leans. He was convinced that what
other cities had done Orleans could
also do, hence the elimination of the
event.
Evelyn Sherwood gave very nice
and appropriate recitation and after
this the audience sang "The Star
Spangled Banner" Representative
rreu IL. warner was allOJJeu tlme on
the program and ably outlined the
present outlook for continuing the
war. He reasserted the often repeat
ed phrase that "Prussian Militarism
must be crushed. We have no quar-
rel with the German people, but with
the antiquated government and rulers
of that country Mr.. Warner outlin-
ed the duties of the farmers, the
merchant, the common people and the
rich. He asserted that during the
war more would be demanded of the
farmers than had ever been asked
before. He also expressed as his be-
lief that all countries of the world
would be stronger after the war. He
(lq5!I eSed no pSnu!luoO)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
N { N ORIAL DAY
WAS OBSERVED HERE
SUNDAY MORNING
FOUR PATRIOTIC ORDERS AT
TEND SPECIAL MEETING AT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Memorial Day was fittingly observ-
ed by the four patriotic orders of the
city on Sunday morning with a SER
mon and appropriate songs at the
Congregational church. The four or
ders met at the G.. A. r. hall at $50.
Soon after ten o'clock they marched
to the church and were seated in the
central section. The church had been
tastefully decorated with flags and
flowers. The pulpit was draped with
beautiful flag and large potted
plants adorned different sections of
the room.
Rev. Blair spoke very touchingly to
the veterans and praised the spirit
that impelled them TO go forth in '61
to preserve the union. He likened
their work to that of the ancient cap
tive people under the leadership of
Moses. Yet not as slaves did the
men of '61 go, but as conquerors to
free a subjected people. Rev. Blair
urged that each soldier, and each
member of the auxiliary orders, so
shape their lives as to be able when
the call came with the righteous who
were enrolled under the leadership of
the great Captain of the Universe.
At the conclusion of the services
the four orders retired in advance of
the audience and retraced their line of
march to the hall where they broke
ranks. They were well pleased with
the hospitality shown them at the
church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
SeUen Points About Registration
For You to Remember and Obey

There is only ONE day for registration 1917
EVERY male resident
reached his birthday
1917 The exceptions officers enlisted the regular
the national militia while
the the United States and officers in the officers
3Regisaon distinct claims
have for exemption MUST register.
Ar a mott to
provided
Draft y
5Tose who through sickness shall be unable register should
tration The clerk will
be filed should mailed
by his agent the registrar of his voting precinct The sick will
the
stration certificate.
6Any
Day should apply practicable for card
city Of over 10000 to the city clerk The clerk will record the
card registrar his home voting precinct that will reach that
selfddressed
enclosed with the card insure the return the absentee of registration
certificate
7Regraion booths will be from m
TRATTON DAY, JUNE s. 1917
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
AMERICAN RED CROSS
NEEDS YOUR HELP

What\it it is, what it is not, what it
does, and what it needs.
1t is an organization, under efficient
leadership, Of all the men, women
and children of the United States,
without reference to creed, color,
nativity or age. 1t is the humanitar>
ian arm Of the United States govern
ment and was created by act of Con-
gress. 1t is the experienced recourse
in time of great civilian disasters,
whether during peace or during war.
1t is a relief clearing house, perman-
ent, responsible and experienced. 1t
is the United States governments or
ganized protector Of sick and wounded
soldiers and sailors in time of war.
The regular medical establishment OF
the army and navy is not organized
on scale sufficiently extensive to
meet the needs of troops in time of
war; and the Red Cross is one Of the
two agancies, established by Con-
gress, to provide such service in time
of war on the proper scale. 1t is a
semi-governmental agency for the
collection and distribution of money
and supplies for war relief purposes.
It's work includes the relief of de-
pendent wives, children and mothers
of men who serve in the army or navy.
It's administration is largely by men
and women who are rendering service
without pay. It's funds are disbursed
under the supervision of officers of
the United States government. The
President of the United States is its
president, and the comptroller of the
currency is it's treasurer.
II is not merely a physicians or
ganization, nor a nurses organiza-
ton, nor a womens organization. 1t
is not organized to give relief to in
dividuals, except after some great
disaster that is beyond the resources
of the other agencies Of the comrnun-
ity, or in connection with war relief
above mentioned.
1t needs tho financial help and
membership Of every man, woman
and child n the United States. Money
in large aggregate amount is need
ed to cover the cost of conducting Its
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
REV. w. (. D0TY
PREACHED IN IONA

Rev. w. +. Doty exchanged pulpits
with Rev. Hoag Of Ionia Sunday. The
Ionia Standard says:
"On Sunday morning and evening
the pulpit of the Methodist church
will be occupied by Rev.. w. f. Doty
of Belding. Mr.. Doty is one Of Ionia
county's boys who have made good.
Born and reared in Berlin township,
a graduate of the local high school
and of Albion college, he is recognized
as one of the foremost preachers in
the Michigan conference. He has
been selected as one of the lecture
team. whose work is TO represent the
Missionary society of the church in
the Lansing district. Sunday night he
will lecture on Missionary Work in
Heather Lands" and will by the aid
of the stereopticon show views of the
work as it is being done. The slides
have been prepared at large ex-
pense by the New York board for the
purpose of bringing first-hand know
ledge of the work that is being done.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
SECURE MEMBERSHIP
AND HELP RED CROSS

Citizens of Belding and vicinity as
soon as Red Cross buttons can be OBJ
tanned by the Ionia County Chapter,
a local committee will start a cam
paign in this city to secure member
ship. If the committee can secure
buttons by Tuesday, June 5, the drive
will be started on that day. 1t is
hoped that when this takes effect
that every man, woman and child will
feel it privilege to contribute to the
greatest organization ever developed
in the interests of suffering humanity.
One dollar will secure you a member
ship. Belding "Do your bit," when
you are called upon to contribute.
Local Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
BANNER ENTERS ON
TWENTY-NlNTH YEAR
Has Always Stood As a Booster For
The City And All OF Its Best In
terest. Is Not Sensational

With this issue Of the paper the
Banner enters on its twenty-ninth
year as a chronicler Of news and a
booster for the oity's best interests.
For twenty-eight full years the Ban
ner has been the standard bearer Of
all that is upright and just in the
community. 1t has in that time been
purchased by people from every state
of the union and has been sent to al
most every country Of the globe.
In its earlier years the Banner es-
tablished itself as a strong depend
able newspaper and it has steadily
maintained that precedent. It's col
umns are not flied with news of
scandal and matters that would be
better left imprinted. Yet it has al
ways adhered to the practice Of Civ
ing publicity to any scheme or trick
wherein unfair or unjust advantage
has been sought of the public. The
Banner always desires to tell the good
things Of the community, and there
are always plenty of good things TO
tell. 1t will continue in this prac-
tice. "Belding, Bigger and Better"
is the slogan used by the Banner in
all its activities and this slogan will
continue to guide the management in
the work Of the coming weeks and
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
GRANT WEEKS EN-
LISTED IN THE NAVY

Grant Weeks, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. /. Weeks Of Grattan, has enlisted
in the navy and is now quartered
with his company on one of the in
termed German ships, the Princess"
alongside Of another, the "Wilhelm de
Classe," in one Of the harbors on the
Atlantic coast. He is in the electri-
cal department Of the service, hav-
ing left Spaulding Electric company
in Detroit, where he had been en-
ployed about six weeks ago. They
are making good use of the German
ships for their headquarters and are
getting well prepared to go into ac-
tive service on the sea when the call
comes to sail.
Mr.. Weeks is well-known in this
community and has many friends
here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
VIM. BARCLAYS FUN
ERAl HELD SATURDAY

The funeral of William Barclay
mention of whose sickness at Ann
Arbor was made in the Banner last
week, was held at the residence of
Will Russell Saturday, Rev. w. K.
Doty officiating. Quite a large num-
Der of old friends and neighbors were
present to pay their last respects to
the deceased Burial was made In
the old Belding cemetery.
The deceased was born in Shrop-
shire, England August 6, 1850 and
came to America in 1871. He was
married to Emma Evans on the third
day of July, 1874 at Kiddville by Rev.
William Howard Barclay, a Congre-
gational minister. Mrs. Barclay died,
when their only daughter, now Mrs.
Newell H. Russell, was six years old.
He leaves besides his daughter, one
grandson, three brothers and three
sisters.
Mr.. Barclay was former resident
Of this city and was for a number of
years janitor at the high school
building; later he went to Portland
and was employed in the hotel there
until his health failed, when he went
to Covington, Kentucky to reside with
his daughter, Mrs. Newell Russell.
Recently he returned to Portland to
see hs old physician and from there
was sent to Ann Arbor, where he
passed away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
House Cleaning at Hotel BeIdinr

Hotel Belding has been undergoing
its annual house cleaning and repairs
for the past few weeks and it is
nearing completion.
All last week expert tile layers
from Grand Rapids overhauled the
MOSAIC floor in the office. The floor
had not been given a thorough over
hauling since it was laid nearly thirty
years ago, and as there was an oc-
casional break and loose tile it was
decided best to refit the greater part
of the floor surface which improves
the appearance greatly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES I0N|A
COUNTY SATURDAY
FIELD AND TRACK MEET WILL
BE HELD AT FAIR GROUNDS
IN AFTERNOON

The annual eighth grade commence
ment exercises of Ionia county will be
held in the Armory at Ionia next
Saturday, June 2, beginning at ten
o'clock. Parents, teachers, friends
and all persons interested in educa-
tion are invited to attend. The COM
mittee in charge requests that no
presents be brought to the exercises
The program of the morning will
be as follows:
Music-Selected ...............
Invocation, Rev. A. R. Mitchell
- Hon. 7. b. Preston
............ .Graham's Orchestra
Address. ... Hon. r. A. Hawley
Presentation Of Diplomas. ...
Commissioner Harvey III. Lowrey
Music-Selected ........ Orchestra
Benediction. 49,. Rev. "A. r. Mitchell
Motto-"Onward."
Colors-Green and white.
Flower-Pink or white carnation.
Graduates from this section of the
county are as follows:
Easton, district No. Lois Nor
mington, Gladys Sober, Helen Wright.
LdSDOI, 1NO. N"LCWlS
Sharp, Hazel Taylor, Irma Winslow.
Critics, Robert Dake.
Easton, district No. 4-Gladys M.
Musselman, Helen Nichols, Ferne
Wandel.
Easton, district No. 5eLeona Cur
tbs, Thomas Ross, Mildred Welch.
Keene, district No. Fired C.
Goodell.
Keene, district No. (fractionaD--
Jennie Colds, Helen Van Ess.
Keene, district No. 5-Guy Frost,
Emma Niche, Lena Niche.
Keene, district No. 6-Bertha FL
Orleans, district No. Leon
Burns, Ethel A. Woodbridge, Grace
Anderson, Hattybelle Gleason, Ver-
nice Peabody, Muriel Selleck.
Orleans, district No. 4-Helen Jack
son.
Orleans, district No. e-Marie
Seidelman.
Orleans, district No. 8 (fractional)
-Orla Brown, Sylvester Garfield,
GSace Hall.
Orleans, district No. Solve Mus
selman, Bessie Olger, Russell Wood.
Orleans, district No. 10-Loucille
Bright.
Otisco, district No. Hugh Ross,
Richard Deitz, Ralph LeVac, Warren
Rich, Alvin Storey, Florence Werner.
Otisco, district No. / (fractiopaD -
Richard Cowles, Bessie M. Shear,
Otisco, district No 2-Loretta An
dres, Alburth Harris, Margaret Tai
bot, Harold Woodruff.
Otisco, district No. a (fractional)
Clarence Bozung, Florence Brei-
mayer, Clara Gondolff, Hilda S.
Jacoby, Albert Kessler.
Otisco, district No. (fractiona)
Harry Mosure.
Otisco, district No. (fractional)
Russell A. Curtis, George A. Phil
lips.
Otisco, district No. 6-Lorence G..
Chickering, Isabelle Chickering, Lelah
M. Towne, Clarence Breimayer, Clay
ton Sparks.
The field and track meet will be
held in the afternoon at the fair
grounds at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
May Go To France

A letter received by friends here
from fOlaf. Burgess and Evan Rusher,
who were in FL Paso, Texas, states
that the regiment was under orders
to go to Syracuse N. Y. 1t is ex-
pected their regiment and company
will be among the first troops to go
with General J. j. Pershing to France.
These boys left fine positions here
when the call to colors attracted them.
Mr.. Burgess was with Jensen a
Wheeler and Mr.. Rusher was with
Fristoe & Divine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30

Mrs. Emma Browns Sunday school
class of about twenty young ladies
gave Miss Bessie Haynes, one of their
members, a surprise visit Saturday
night in Hotel Belding.
George Williams, the chef, gave
the bunch the use Of his rooms and
the occasion was an enjoyable one.
Mrs. Brown is a very capable
teacher and the members Of the class
are loyal in supporting her in the
work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
Mills Add Paving to Doors

The Two Johns are building con-
crete paving in front Of the two doors
at the Belding Bros. & Company's
Mill No. 2. The block of paving be-
ing laid will enable the company's
teamsters to deliver their loads to the
mill without being compelled to run
off the paving. Heretofore the drive
has been gravel and a gutter has been
daYs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
Attend Funeral in Detroit

Miss Edith Lunn was called to De
troit to attend the funeral of Cap
tain f. A. Wilkinson, who died in the
hospital in Ann Arbor.
Captain Wilkinson was the husband
of Mrs. Amelia Wilkinson, formerly
Amelia Katz of Palo, lifelong
friend of Miss Lunn.
Mr.. Wilkinson had been in Harper
hospital for a long time and three
months ago concluded to go to Ann
Arbor. He was for many years SUI
perintendent Of docks for the Walker
vile company at Windsor and De-
troit. Beside his wife he leaves two
sons and a daughter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
L. L. f. Club Meeting

The last meeting of the year Of the
Ladies' Literary Exchange club will
be held with Mrs. Carrie Reed June
seventh. All members are requested
to be present.
Wednesday, June sixth, the Ionia
County Federation of Women's clubs
will be held in Lyons. "A potluck
dinner will be served and Miss Lutte
Stearns of Milwaukee will speak in
the afternoon. All members of the
local club are invited to attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
Chas. Stout Buys Farm at Lakeview

view last week where he had been to
look up a location for business. While
there he bought a farm just outside
the town and also arranged to go i'm
to the cigar manufacturing business
at Lakeview.
His son, Claude, who went with
him will move on the farm and work
il while his father will look after the
cigar factory. Mr.. Stout will also
divide his time between the farm and
city and there is no question but that
both ends of the business will move
along fine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
F. & A. NJ. Communication

Special communication Of Belding
Lodge No. 355 F. & A. M. Friday
night, June for work in the MN de-
gree. Regular communication Mon
day night, June 4. Brothers please
be present. Fred Rogers, w. NJ
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30

Miss Marie Fetterley, who has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Louis
Sayles, returned to her home near
Stanwood Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30
Jarvis Recital and Orchestra Concert

Harold Jarvis, Michigan's fore
most tenor, will give his Belding re-
cital in connection with the symphony
orchestra concert here on Tuesday
evening, June II, instead of the date
previously stated. Plans are being
made to seat an enormous crowd. Ow-
ing to its large seating capacity and
fine acoustical properties the Central
M. E. church has been selected for
this years concert. Every citizen in
Belding should make an attempt to
hear this great singer and large or
chestra. Ticket sale will begin next
Monday Tickets will be sold at only
fifty cents each and students thirty
five cents. Get yours early. Joseph
Guthan Of Grand Rapids will have
charge Of the orchestra.-Adv.
Mrs. Harold Simmons and daughter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30

Mrs. Harold Simmons and daughter,
Margaret, spent the weekend with
relatives in Grand Rapids,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30

Glory For One Years i The
Union Now And Insparab
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-30

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