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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
.EvANGEL|ST|C
MEETINGS TO CLOSE
SUNDAY EVENING
THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY
PEOPLE RECEIVED DEFINITE
BENEFIT TO DATE

Big crowds continue to fill the
opera house at each session of the
evangelistic meetings being held here.
DR.. Fixes continues to hold his audi
ences intent all through each meet
ing with his vivid illustrations and
clear sane reasoning. Following each
sermon he extends call to his hear
ers to cross the line for Christ and
always he is rewarded with many
converts. The number who are tax
ing definite stands is till increasing
and the last four days is expected to
eclipse any former showing in inter-
est and results.
Membership in the Soul Winners
Leagues of the various churches has
been very satisfactory. The differ
ent leagues will be stated this We'd
nesday by special service, proceeding
the regular evening meeting.
A mass meeting for men was held
Tuesday evening. The house was
about two-thirds filled with men
from all parts of the city and from all
walks in life. DR.. Fixes preached an
excellent sermon full of wholesome
and sound thoughts. His topic was
"The Masterpiece or Gods Master
piece" His word pictures were most
excellent and his reasoning sound.
Four men of the audience responded
to his call at the end Of the sermon.
Up to the present time about $50
people have stepped across the line
for Christ in the campaign. During
the remaining sessions of the cam
paign decided results are anticipated
The closing services will be held Sun
day evening.
Some other delegation services may
be held, but no definite announce
ments can be made of them at this
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
HENRY kRUPP A MIRIAM
PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY

Henry Krupp, one Of the old and
prominent farmers in the township of
Otisco, near Miriam, died suddenly
Monday night from cerebral apop-
lexy. He had retired feeling usually
well and one of the boys in passing
his room discovered him breathing
heavily and the family Immediately
were called, but he soon passed away.
The deceased has lived here many
years, coming in an early day with
his parents. He was an excellent
citizen, much respected and loved by
all who knew him, ever ready to eX-
tend a helping hand.
Besides his wife Mr.. Krupp is sur
vived by two sons and three daugh-
ters-John and Joe Krupp, Mrs.
Chas. Jonas, Mrs. Nick Schenden of
Greenville and Mrs. Nick Andres of
Easton. One brother and two sis
ters also survive him-Leopold
Krupp and Amelia Krupp of-this city
and Mrs. Mike Kohn.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at ten o'clock in the Mir
lam church.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
.DOR|C CHAPTER
0. f. S. HONOREO
BY OFFICIAL VISIT
MRS GERTRUDE PARKHURST,
G.. A. C. CAME FOR TUES
DAYS MEETING

Doric Chapter o. E. S. held a most
successful meeting Tuesday afternoon
and evening with banquet at $50.
The occasion was the last initiatory
work of the year, as the next meet
ing will be election of officers. The
work of the order was exemplified to
ten candidates. At the conclusion Of
the work the members were address
ed in a most fitting way by Mrs. Ger
trude Parkhurst of Grand Rapids,
grand associate condpctress of the
Grand Chapter of Michigan. Mrs.
Parkhurst complimented the officers
very highly upon their ability in eX-
employing the work. She gave
many helpful suggestions and spoke
most pleasantly of the worthy aims
of the institution.
The banquet committee carried out
all details connected with the feast in
perfect order. The tables were dec
Grated with pink and white carnations
and other decorations were planned
with st. Patrick's day designs, as the
basis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
COMPLETE TICKET
NAMED BY, LOCAL
DEMOCRAT VOTERS
A. nj. HALL, A. v. FLICK AND
w. L. COVERT, JR. TAKE LEAD
ING PLACES ON CITY TICKET

Democrats of the city placed full
ticket in the field for the coming city
election at their ward and city eau
cuses held Tuesday evening. In the
city caucus -Adelbert NJ. Hall was
again selected to head the ticket as
candidate for mayor. A. V. Fleck
was favored with the nomination for
city cleck and WI. Covert, Jr., for
city treasurer. George Z. Wagner,
for many years the party's choice for
school inspector, was again placed in
nomination by the caucus. Chas. G..
O'Bryon was placed in nomination
for justice of the peace.
In the wards full tickets were put
up also. In the first ward F. H..
Baldwin was placed in nomination for
supervisor; w. III. Price was select
ed to run for alderman, and George
Mclean for constable; Roy Lypps
and j. p. Darling were named inspec-
tors of election.
In the second ward VIM. j. Clarke
was selected for the supervisors
place on the ticket; Mark H. Brown
for alderman; Chas. Moore for con-
stable and Peter Engemann and Pat
Costello inspectors of election.
The third ward lineup is: Supervis-
or, Henry Smith; alderman, George
Engemann; constable, Will Ward.
In the city caucus l. l.. Hubbell, H..
j. Leonard and f. d. Engemann were
named members of the city commit
tee. A resolution was past to re-
quest the common council to appoint
a charter commission whose duty it
would be to make a general revision
of the city charter and submit the
revision to the council and voters for
action.
The attendance at the caucus was
normal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
WAS ENTERTAINED

The Cameo class of the Baptist
Sunday school held their regular meet
ing with Lillian Harrington, one of
the members, one evening last week.
The girls have a fine bunch enrolled
at the present and their aim is to
bring more into the class to swell the
numbers. They hold their class meet
ings the first Monday of each month,
wherever they are invited and many
happy hours are spent together in
this way.
The officers for the past year have
been: President, Glenna Cook; secre-
tary, Neva Coon; treasurer, Joy Har-
rison. Mrs. Fred Sanborn is the
class teacher, but as their election of
officers occurs the first of April a
change will be made.
The girls are talking of taking up
Bible study work in their class meet
ing, which will no doubt be done in
the near future. This would give
them something definite to do each
time they meet. :
Their custom is to serve refresh
ments at their meetings and of course
this is a very pleasing part to them
all. Miss Harrington did not over
look this fact and the class certain
ly spent a very pleasant evening at
her home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
A SAD MESSAGE
TO HER PARENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Strong receiv-
ed a telegram Tuesday of the death
of their daughter, Mrs. Marion
Strong Finney, who died in the sani-
tarium in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
where she went after leaving here.
In some way the message got mixed
up in the Detroit Office and came here
as being from an undertaken in Buffa
10. After several hours of telephoning
and wiring, both east and west, the
matter was finally straighteed out.
1t is expected the body will arrive
here Friday morning.
A week ago last Monday her broth
er, Arthur Strong, went to Chicago
expecting to meet her, having re-
ceived letter that she would leave
the sanitarium the following day. He
remained two days and returned.
The message Tuesday was the first
they had heard from her since get
ting the letter.
Mrs. Finney was a graduatelof our
schools and was a member of Doric
Chapter o. +. s.. Duuing her sick
ness she was cheerful and hopeful,
always wearing a pleasant smile and
giving word of cheer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
IRA WESTCOTT WAS
KILLED IN DETROIT

Ira o. Westcott was injured so
badly Sunday by being struck with
street car in Detroit that he died
in Harper hospital about three hours
later
Mr.. and Mrs. Westcott were visit
ing their son, Herbert, in that city
and Sunday went out for an auto ride
with their son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Kline. On returning
to the garage Mr. Westcott attempt
ed to cross the street and was struck
by passing car, after he had avoid
ed one going in the opposite direc-
ton. His skull was fractured and
he sustained other bruises. At the
hospital he was conscious all the time
and made a fervent prayer, dying in
the arms Of his wife.
The remains of Mr.. Westcott were
brought here to his late home, SD
Pearl street, Tuesday, where the fun
eral services will be held Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock.
TIE deceased was eighty-two years
old and was born in Richland, New
York October /, 1884, and was mar
ried to Julia f. Perkins in March,
1873 at Ross, Michigan. He was in
Tennessee and Georgia for several
years, later coming to Middleville,
Mich, and then to Lakeview, where
he pursued farming, moving to this
city about four years ago.
Mr.. Westcott was a good carpenter
and a man who could turn his hand
to any work, possessing a keen mind
and was a frst-class citizen.
The deceased leaves besides his
wife, four sons and two daughters
Arthur and George of Grand Rapids;
Homer of Ludington; Herbert and
Myrtle Kline of Detroit and Mrs.
Chas. Murray Of Belding. Four sis
ters and nine grandchildren survive
him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
CELEBRATED THEIR
SILVER WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Miske cele-
brated their twenty-fifth wedding an
niversary at their home few miles
east of this city Saturday night,
March tenth.
The home was tastily decorated
Covers were laid for twelve at the
700 o'clock dinner.
Many beautiful silver presents were
received by the host and hostess. At
a late hour the guests departed, with
many good wishes to the couple for
twenty-five more years of healthy
happiness and prosperity. Mr.. and
Mrs. Miske are substantial farmers
and the parents of the Misses Tillie
and Maybelle Miske of this city, who
were there to help arrange and carry
out the pleasant affair.
Among the out-of -twon guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. J. Chulski of
Grand Rapids, f. j. Miske Of Lake
Odessa. Rev. and Mrs. c. NJ. Pease
were to have guests also, but were
obliged to forego the pleasure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14

Byron A and f. Jay and Ivah l.. Of
Belding, George Of Greenville and
Mrs. John King of Johnstown, New
York. He also leaves, beside his
faithful and loyal wife, who has car
ed for him in his affliction, eight
grandchildren.
Mr. Kinsman was alwafs a kind
and thoughtful parent, and will be
missed by the bereaved family.
The funeral was held at 2:30
o'clock Sunday at the Congregation
al church. Rev. A. j. Blair officiat-
ed and Clayton Knapp and Mrs.
Luther Berry sang. The flowers
from friends of the deceased and fam
lily were beautiful. The interment
was made in the River Ridge ceme-
terry.
The children were all present ex-
cept Mrs. King, who was unable to
reach here in time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
FORMER OT|SCO
RESIDENT A VICTIM
Of PARALY YS|S.
MRS. ALICE MITCHELL DIES AT
THE HOME OF HER DAUGH-
TER IN GRAND RAPIDS

The remains of Mrs. Alice Mitchell
of Grand Rapids were brought here
for burial Tuesday morning, she hav-
ing died quite suddenly as the result
of stroke of paralysis. The de-
ceased and her daughter, Mrs. Maude
Kalmbach, wife Of Geo. w. Kalmbach,
had been calling at her nephew's,
Luclen Jerseys, in the evening, and
while returning TO their home, 622
Fairview avenue, on the street car,
she was suddenly stricken, and re-
moved TO an ambulance, but died be-
fore reaching home.
Alice Jersey Mitchell was born in
Romeo, Mich, in 1849, and came with
her parents to Otisco township and
later to Belding.
About twenty years ago she moved
TO Lansing and for the past eight
or nine years she has resided with
her daughter in Grand Rapids. Mrs.
Mitchell was sixty-eight years old at
the time Of her death, and besides
her daughter she leaves four broth
ers-Peter j. Jersey Of Cleveland,
Ohio; Henry A. Jersey Of Lansing,
and Edward w. Jersey of Belding,
and Mel Jersey of Saginaw.
The funeral was held at the home
or r.. w. Jersey Tuesday afternoon,
where a number of old neighbors,
friends and relatives from abroad
came to pay their last respects to
the memory of an excellent woman.
A profusion of beautiful flowers and
floral offerings covered the casket.
Rev. Robert S. Nash of the Episcopal
church officiated and Miss Marguerite
Lamb and Mrs. Luther Berry sang,
IL L. n.
The remains were laid at rest in the
family lot inthe old cemetery by the
side of her father and mother, Peter
III. and Margaret Jersey and brother,
Frank Jersey. The bearers were:
Chas. Madden, Ora Collier, John
Rossman. Dell Cobb, Ray Ring and
Daniel King.
The brothers and their wives were
all present at the funeral, except
Henry A. Jersey of Lansing, who
was unable to be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
Grattan Township Nominations

In Grattan township the republi-
can and democratic nominations for
township officers are as follows:
Republican - Supervisor, Z. L..
Brooks; township clerk, Will Hessler;
township treasurer, VIM. j. Lessiter;
highway commissioner, Ralph Hall;
overseer Of highways, George Mason;
justice of the peace, Earl Brown;
member board of review, f. P. Nash;
constables, John Bookey, Clare Ford,
Will jerks, and John McNaughton.
atic-Supervisor, G. Kent
Jakeway; township clerk, William j.
Malone; township treasurer, Howard
C. Macarthur; highway commissioner,
Austin Byrne; overseer of highways,
Chas. Written; justice of the peace,
James Downs; member board of re-
view, Johnson M. Giffin; constables,
Lawrence f. Loomis, Vernie Byrne,
William Donovan, Jr., Arthur Byrne,
Jr
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
MUSICAL PROGRAM WAS
GIVEN BY LADIES CLUB

The following report of interesting
after noon of the Ladies' Literary
Exchange club was too late in reach
ing the office for publication last
week, but we are pleased to give it
now.
The ladies of the club had a most
delightful afternoon with Mrs. Myr-
tie Hubbell on Thursday, March l..
with Mrs. Myrtle Unger as assistant
hostess.
The afternoon was a program con-
cerning music in charge of Mrs. Geo.
Z. Wagner. After the regular open
ing by the president, Mrs. w. S. Lam
bertson, Mrs. Wagner introduced Mrs.
Edith Berry, who accompanied by
Mrs. Marguerite Lamb, gave a solo
by Grieg-(a) "Good Morning; (b)
"An Easter Love Song; (c) with
Violet" Mrs. Alice Holmes gave
a most interesting biography of
Grieg; Mrs. Berry then followed with
the story Of Ibsen's Peer Gynt;
Miss Lamb gave descriptive music
using the first Peer Gynt Suite which
was most beautifully given and with
Miss Lambs Interpretation given
during the playing was most heart
lily enjoyed.
The afternoon closed with light re-
freshments and a social hour and
was one more red letter day in the
years work of the club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
For Electricians

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for electrician,
for men only, on April A, 1917, at all
places in the State Of Michigan at
which city delivery service has been
established. A vacancy in the Gus
todian service at Detroit, Mich, at
5000 year, and future vacancies re-
quiring similar qualifications will be
filled from this examination, unless
it is found in the interest of the SER
vice to fill any vacancy by reinstate-
ment, tranfer, or promotion.
= AS no applications were filled for
the examination Of February 27, 1917,
qualified persons are urged to apply.
This examination is open to all
male citizens of the United States
who meet the requirements.
Applicants should at once apply
for Form 1871, stating the title Of
the examination desired, to the sec
retary Of the Seventh Civil Service
District, Post Office, Chicago, ILL.,, or
to the Secretary of the United States
Civil Service Board at any place at
which this examination is to be held.
Applications should be properly exc
cuted, including the medical certifi-
cate, and filed with the district secre-
tary at Chicago in time to arrange
for the examination at the place sell
ected by the applicant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
MRS. LUCK OPENS
MILLINERY STORE

Mrs. Frank j. Luck returned last
week from Cleveland, where she had
been several weeks visiting and as
sisting her daughter, Mrs. J. B.
Clark, in her business matters.
Mrs. Luck has decided to open
millinery parlors in connection with
her dressmaking business here in her
home and bought stock in that line
while away. She announces the fact
in the columns Of the Banner this
week that her rooms are now open.
She has engaged Miss Martha Carr
as trimmer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
APPRECIATE PRINCIPAL

Students of the local high school
showed their appreciation of the
work of L. Hockstad, principal of the
schools, by presenting a petition to
the board of education last week ask
ing his return for next year. The
petition was signed by almost every
student who comes under Mr.. Hook
stad's supervision.
Mr.. Hockstad came to Belding a
year ago upon excellent recommenda-
tions. He has made good on them
and has proved most thorough and
careful instructor. He will remain
next year as principal by the unani-
nous sanction of the board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
REPUBLICAN VOTERS
NOMINATED A FULL
TICKET ON MONDAY
MAYOR CLYDE A. KNAPP WILL
AGAIN HEAD LIST AS CAN
DIDATE FOR MAYOR

Republicans in full forse turned
out to the ward and city caucuses held
in Belding Monday evening. Clyde
A. Knapp was again nominated as
the party's candidate for mayor;
Frank E. Conant was placed on the
ticket for city clerk, and VIM. E.
Fisher was named the nominee for
city treasurer. d. Elmer f. Fales re-
tains his former position as chair
man of the city committee.
In the first ward caucus the meet
ing was called to order by o. j.
Barker, ward chairman. John w.
Moore was nominated as the party
candidate for supervisor to succeed
himself. French Arnold was named
the nominee for alderman; Harry
MINER, constable, and Marck Leetch
and Chas. Williams, inspectors of
election.
In the second ward w. B. Travis
was nominated for supervisor to
succeed himself Dennis Hollenbeck
was named as the nominee for alder
man by acclamation. l.. G, Upson
was also the unanimous favorite of
the caucus for constable. L. M.
Berry and Harry Dimmick were
named inspectors of election.
Barney c. Curtis received the NOM
inatiofr for supervisor in the third
ward. Wess Porter was placed on
the ticket for alderman; Harry B.
Curtis was named as constable and
Alfred Jonas and Emil Ferrick, in
spectors of election. George Gotta
was made ward chairman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
You Must Register If You Want
TO Vote

All electors of the city must
register at the general registration
held in the several wards Friday
and Saturday, March % and "a,
to be eligible TO vote at the COM
ing election. Registrations will
be made in the first ward at the
Chas. Brown building; second
ward at Vincent building, and
third ward at the city hall. You
cannot vote unless you register.
Voters may register previous to
the above dates by applying in
person to the city clerk.
Frank E. Conant,
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
ONLY nNE TICKET
IN 0TISC0 TOWNSHIP

The republican nomination for
township officers in Otisco were made
and the following splendid ticket was
placed in the field: Supervisor, Frank
r. Davis; clerk, Lester j. Kimberly;
treasurer, Clyde V. Cooper; highway
commissioner, Edgar Condor; over
seer Of highways, Fred Benton JUS
tice Of the peace, full term, Milan J.
Richmond; member board of review,
Clyde E. Day; constables, Herbert
Mehney, Henry II. Harris, M. L.
Updike and John Morse.
The republicans will have clear
sailing this year as it is the only
ticket in the field. The democrats
concluded not to place ticket in the
field this spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
MILLINERY OPENING
WAS GOOD SUCCESS

The opening at the Belding Hat
Shoppe last Saturday was a good
success. The quarters were filled al
most all the day with interested shop
pers. The proprietors, Mrs. Hull and
Miss Aselin, were well pleased with
the success Of the day's events Many
sales of early spring millinery were
made. The shop was decorated with
suitable paper. decorations augmented
by potted plants Of the sweetest
scents.
Mrs. Hull and Miss Aselin are
well pleased with their past years
work in giving this city a most at
tractive and metropolitan shop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
FAREWELL PARTY FOR
Mr.. AND MRS. GOODlNG

From the Middleville Sun we clip
the following concerning Ernest
Gooding, son of Mr.. and Mrs. z. w.
Gooding:
Members of the f. a A. M. lodge
and 0. Z. S. chapter, and families,
to the number of over one hundred
met at the Masonic hall Friday even
ing last in a farewell party for Mr..
and Mrs. y. K. Gooding, who have
been faithful members of the or
CARNATIONS. At $50 splendid ban
auet filled the tables, toward which
the guests all did their best, leaving
mostly empty dishes and pans as
souvenirs of the feast. Following
the spread, c. l.. Hiar, in behalf of
the Masonic and Stars, presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Gooding with a set of
silver knives and forks. To. Mr..
Gooding was also given a past mas
ter's ewel as a token of appreciation
of his services in the Vaudeville
lodge. The remaining hours of the
evening were made pleasant with
Victrola, piano and vocal music,
readings, visiting and games. AS
hour for saying farewells drew near
it was with regret that the guests
said goodbye to the worthy couple
who have made this town their home
for the past eight years, but also
mingled with the parting words were
the best kind of wishes for a success
full and happy future in their new
home in Alto, where Mr.. Gooding
has purchased and taken possession
of the garage business. Mrs. Good
ing and children went to his parents
home in Belding Saturday, where
they will visit for a few weeks"
The Rebekah Thimble party will
not be held this week, and the staff
will not practice as planned. Every
Rebekah is requested to meet at the
home of Mrs. VIM. Clarke, 610 Pearl
street Thursday afternoon, March 10
at / 80 charp to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Westcott, Sister Bertha Muir
rays father.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
HENRY CLAY is CALLED
BY GRIM REAPER

The death of Henry Clay occurred
at his home Tuesday evening, aged
eighty years. He had been a resi-
dent here for twenty-eight years,
coming to this city from near Sara
nae. Mr. Clay lost his wife about
twenty years ago, since which time
until last summer he lived with his
daughter, Mrs. Allie Knee in the
Clay home. Recently he has occupied
the house jointly with John Lewis,
who purchased Mrs. Knees interest.
For several months he has been in
poor health gradually growing worse
until the end came peacefully. Mr..
Clay was born in Troy, New York.
The funeral will be held Friday at
ten o'clock in the Free Methodist
church. His only relative living is
his daughter, Mrs. Knee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-03-14
Bought Blooded Stock

Foster Dorr of Haymarsh returned
home Monday. He had been here
several days visiting his father, Ed
win Dorr. He in company with his
father purchased several head of cat
tie to ship to their farm at Haymarsh.
The animals consisted cf fine short
horn Durham bull and three heifers.
They have a tract Of land at Hay
marsh consisting Of over four hundred
acres, suitable for all kinds of-farm-
ing and also grazing, and they are
stocking it with cattle. Edwin Dorr
left Tuesday for Haymarsh to remain
for some time.