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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread

Red. pimply skin that itches and
burns is embarrassing. and gets worse
II neglected. Bad skin Is a social
handicap and constant source of
worry. Correct it at once with DR..
Hobsons Eczema Ointment. This
healing ointment kills the germ,
soothes the irritation and quickly
restores your skin to normal. For
babies suffering the tortures OF
eczema, or for grown-ups who have
long fought chronic skin ailments.
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment is a
guaranteed remedy. At your Drug.
gist, soc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30
Pills to Prevent Earthquakes.

II remember says Addison i'll tGc
two hundred and forticth Taller
when our whole island was shaken
with an earthquake some years ago
there was an impudent mountebank
who sold pills which, as he told
the country people, were very good
against an earthquake "-London Sat
urday Review.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30

Virtually every member of the
Cleveland Americans has signed a
1917 contract, James Dunn, president
of the club, announced in denying
that a threatened strike would seri-
ously cripple the club. Dunn said that
Bobby" Roth, member of the base
ball players fraternity, had not signed
but that he expected to come to terms
with him within q week
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30
Both Alike.

Friend-Honestly. old chap, I can't
make anything out of your poems.
Poet-rhat's my trouble too.--Boston
Globe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30
HELP Ill HAIR HINTS
Worthy the Attention of Everyone
Who Would Avoid Dandruff, Itching
Scalp, Gray Hairs and Badness.

What will stop my hair coming
out?" Reply; Partisan Sage is the
pest remedy for hair and scalp
trouble; said to prevent badness,
grayness and dandruff.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30

natural way, without gripping, or other
pain or discomfort.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin for fifty cents a
bottle. To avoid limitations and inef-
fective substitutes be sure you get DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. See that a
facsimile of DR.. CaldwelPs signature
and his portrait appear on the yellow
carton in which the bottle is packed.
A trial bottle, free of charge, can be
obtained by writing to DR. w. B.
Caldwell, 455 Washington St, Mon.
ticello, Illinois.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30
REWARD OFFERED

We will pay reward of $25 for in
formation that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of the party or parties
who broke into our camp in the Dun
vile.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30

Before going to bed, | always rub
little Partisan Sage into my scalp"
says a woman whose luxurious, soft
and fluffy hair is greatly admired.
This stops itching scalp, keeps the
hair from falling out and makes it
easy to dress attractively.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30

Beautiful soft. glossy, healthy hair
for those who use Partisan Sage. You
can get bottle of this inexpensive
French hair dressing from VIM. l..
Gokay and druggists everywhere, with
guarantee of satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-30

r. d. Jenney
NJ. r. Nichols
II. II. Warren
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
History and Prophecy

The Bedding high school gradual
ing class really began their educa-
tion in the year 1908, nine years ago.
There are very few, however, who
entered the kindergarten then and to
be graduated this year.
Aileen Armstrong and lrma Helm
started together at the Ellis school
and James Johnson, Theodore Bar
low and Lucille Parney were in the
kindergarten at the second ward
school, so there are only five who have
been classmates all of the nine years.
However, there are eleven who
have missed no grades since the fifth
while the north and south sides have
been attending the same school. They
are: Maud Bignell, Theodore Barlow,
Jessie Raymond, Lucy Stout, Irma
Helm, James Johnson, John Fuller,
Myrtle Covert, Margaret Friedly,
Aileen Armstrong and Lucille Parney.
1t has taken thirty-four teachers to
help us through these nine years. Let
us hope that their efforts have not
been in vain and that someday we
can make them proud of us.
The last year of our grammar
school / am sure has been the most
pleasant and the most helpful. We
have had excellent teachers and | am
sure they have done their very best
to make this, the so-called hardest
grade in school, very much worth
while.
VIII any of us ever forget how Mr..
Bailey would discuss his regular
class work, and give us those helpful
lectures. | am certain that most OF
those fine ideas will never leave any
of the class, and though he may not
have thought so at the time, / am
sure most of us took them seriously.
And how we all admired Miss Bliss
when she would let us discuss the war;
we had it all nicely settled so many
times. We all had a chance to exer-
else our powers and I'm sure some
noted debaters will develop out of our
class Miss Bliss surely was an ideal
teacher, wasn't she? And so jolly.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
MICHIGAN GRAND
MASONIC LODGE TO
LAY CORNER Stone
JULY IL is DAY SET FOR FIT
TING CEREMONIES FOR MEN,
ORAL LIBRARY

One of the most elaborate demon
strations ever held in Belding will oc-
cur on Thursday, July IL when the
corner stone for the Belding Memorial
library will be laid with fitting cere-
monies by the Masonic Grand Lodge
officers of Michigan. Belding Masons
three hundred strong will be hosts to
the grand lodge officers, and also to
lodge members from Ionia, Saranac,
Lowell, Grattan, Greenville and other
lodges who are being extended invita-
tions.
H. J. Leonard and G.. f. Smith, who
are memers of a committee to assist
the local officers in making arrange
ments, are doing everything possible
to make the details of entertainment
perfect. They have definite assur-
ance from Captain Hogarth of Ionia
that Company "E" will be here to
participate, almost one hundred
strong. Mr.. Hogarth desires to fill
out the enrolment, before that day,
to war strength and is looking for
men to enlist.
A. N. Belding, the donor of the
magnificent structure, expects to be
here on the day of the occasion, and
will probably bring other members of
the Belding family. Mills will be
closed in honor of the event. Stores
will also be asked to close for time
and with the assistance of the board
of commerce, mayor and council do
honor to the noted men who will assist
in the days work and especially to
our most distinguished guest, A. N.
Belding, who has so graciously pres
ented his beloved city with the ele-
giant building and equipment.
Grand Master Fead of Newberry is
known as an orator and able public
speaker. He is curcuit judge of his
district and his eloquence has called
forth the most hearty approval of
large audiences on many occasions.
The services attendant to a corner
stone laying are always most impress
sive and Grand Master Fead lends his
ability to the work with an ease that
Us magnetic.
Truly, Belding citizens will do just
honor to Mr.. Belding and the senti-
ment expressed in the building on July
II. The day will long be remembered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
LABOR ON THE FARMS
SUGGESTED By PUFFER

Five of the mills Of our town are
about to have vacation and it is sug-
gested to me that some of the men
would like to have few days out on a
farm and enjoy rural life for a time.
No doubt farmers would be glad to
engage such men from our mills as
desire employment for a few days.
For this reason am desirous to make
the Board of Commerce Offices a clear
ing house for labor during the vaca-
tion periods. If you want work l can
find it for you; if you want a man /
will be glad to help find him. Farm
ers need labor no doubt and the mills
have many men of farm training who
would doubtless be glad to work.
Either phone 140 Citizens or mail
in your request Our Offices are open
Wednesday and Friday evenings from
tbs to S:45 o'clock during vacation.
Hoping that ! may serve good turn
to all concerned, / am,
Floyd A Puffer,
Sec'y. Belding Board of Commerce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
OIL PAINTING OF LOCAL
BOY RECEIVES MENTION
One Out of 325 in Chicago Contest
Now Shown in Banner Office
Window

f. NJ. Gray, son Of Elizabeth Gray,
who lives on a farm near Greenville,
is acquiring some skill with the brush
in the Academy of Fine Arts at Chi
cago. He has been in that city for the
last several months working at his
vocation, cartoon work.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Gray entered
the contest for the Griffith $500 prize
offered to all art students of Chicago
Three hundred and twenty-five differ
ent pictures were entered in the con-
test. Gray's picture was one Of the
first twenty-five to receive honorable
mention. The production is now in
the Banner Office and can be seen by
anyone calling. 1t shows Honest Old
Abe" standing before a painting Of
Old Glory and he is being interview
ed by cadet and a private citizen.
Below the picture is printed the
following in bold letters: "The honor
and glory of the nation needs you
now" The whole picture is forty by
twenty-eight inches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
HERBERT NOBLE WILL
COME HOME TO PARENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Noble have
received telegram that their son,
Herbert Noble, has arrived in Que
bee, and will soon be sent to Wind
sor, Ontario, on his way home to
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble are awaiting
another message when to meet him
and as soon as the word comes they
will go to Windsor and accompany
him home.
Herbert graduated here about two
years ago and shortly afterwards
went to Walkerville, Ontario, where
he and his brother. Jack, soon after
enlisted in the 10th Battalion of
Canadian Overseas and sailed for
France. Jack was transferred to an
other division and in one of the
fierce battles Herbert was fearfully
wounded in the right arm and leg
with pieces Of shell and shrapnel. He
was also wounded in the face. He
was picked UP from the battlefield in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
GUARD
BRANCH STATION MAY
COME To BELONG
June Twenty-f fifth,
Nineteen Seventeen.

Wilber Smith of Co. L. 32nd Michi-
gan National Guard, who has been
here for the past two weeks in the in
terest of the recruiting station at
Guard, says he is meeting with good
young men to enlist with the National
Gpard, says he is meeting with good
success and already has a fine bunch
of boys who have signed up for en-
listment.
Those who have already given him
their names for enlistment are An
drew Leach, Wilson Sturdevant, Lloyd
Bailey, John VanValkenburg, James
Nickerson, Floyd Pierson, Glenn Van
Valkenburg, Walter Towne, Lee Hol-
comb, Charles Hicks, James Davis,
Roy Page, Marshall King, Everett
Myers and Kelly Van Horn.
Mr.. Smith received az letter this
week from Capt. Jesse w. Clark,
stating that it would be possible if
fifteen or twenty young men in this
city and vicinity of the right caliber
and qualifications enroll for the SER
vice by joining the National Guard
that a branch station would be estab-
lished here equipped with guns, uni
forms and other army accessories for
regular drilling. 1t would be a part
of Company l.. and the members
would be allowed the monthly pay
granted by the department for such
service.
Three commissioned officers: Lieut.
enant Haan, mastering officer; Lieut.
enant Wilson, examining officer, and
Capt. Jesse w. Clark, captain of the
company, it is expected will be in the
city Wednesday night to meet the
boys and talk up the matter Of or
ganizing a Belding branch of the Ma
tional Guard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
SONG RECITAL PLANNED
FOR NEXT MONDAY

j. Jams Helder, who has been COM
ing to this city weekly for the past
year to give singing lessons, has
grouped his pupils and will give a
recital at the Congregational church
next Monday night, July 2. He has
issued invitations to all his students
inviting them and their friends to at
tend the event.
Mr.. Helder numbers many of the
city's well-known singers among his
pupils, Those who will appear on the
recital program Monday night -are:
Miss Marguerite Lamb, Clayton
Knapp, George Wagner, Mrs. Don
Beardslee and Miss Marguerite Cod
bold Of Greenville, the Misses Lottie
Helm, Lila Mosher, Louise Lambert
son, Irma Lewis and Winifred Evans.
Mrs. Helder will assist Miss Lamb as
one of the accompanies. The pro-
gram is to begin at eight o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
EX. GOV. v. n. FERRIS
GAVE ADDRESS To
1877 GRADUATES

Ex-Governor w. N. Ferris of Big
Rapids emphasized the Importance of
finishing task when it had been once
begun in his address to the members
of the graduating class and their
friends at the annual commencement
exercises in the opera house last We'd
sBe sure that you are starting
something worth while," he said,
then be sure to pursue it until the
task is accomplished. Then, when
you have done, ask yourself the blank
question, What next?' In doing this
be sincere. Have an earnest desire to
know what is next expected of you.
Many questions are asked simply TO
make conversation. Look at your
own blueprint. Diagnose your own
life and case. Make your next step
count for something in life.
"We work because we have to do it.
We are all lazy. We force ourselves
to work, but in that activity we ac-
hieve something Of use to ourselves,
our country and to God. We are liv-
ing in trying age. We are at war,
war with a great nation, and who
knows but it will soon be world con-
fagration. Hundreds and thousands
of people living in this country are
content with their lots, but little do
we know what America will be year
from now. None of us dare predict
what will become of us. You do not
know and | do not know. But you
tell me how and when we are going
to solve the submarine problem and
the food pronleDf and then I can tell
you more about the future of Ameri-
ca, and where we will be year from
now.
1--WE have heard of all the different
rulers proclaiming their particular
side of the controversy is right be-
cause God is on their side. They are
always asking God to come over and
help them. But don't you know it
does not matter whether or not God
is on your side. The all important
thing is to get on Gods side. If you
are on Gods side you need not fear,
you will come out all right" Every
one was delighted with Mr.. Ferris
address.
In presenting the diplomas to the
class E. c. Lloyd, president Of the
board of education, spoke very ear
nestly and 'advisedly to the students.
He emphasized again the Importance
of each accomplishing some one thing
and doing it we'll. Stanley Glass and
Ruth Edwards both presented their
addresses with credit to themselves
and their class. Ernest Rummler
was also complimented on his piano
solo.
Hundreds were denied admission to
the opera house and all the aisles
were crowded to the limit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
EARL w. SLAYT0N AND
ETHEL BOWLER MARRIED

On Wednesday, June 20, occurred
the wedding of Miss Ethel Nj. Bowler
of Lowell and Earle w. Slayton Of
Grattan township.
Miss Marie Bowler preceded the
bridal party, bearing the ring in a
tiny bracket of flowers.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Kathaleen Bowler, and the
groom by VIM. Bowler.
The bride was daintily gowned in
white silk, wearing a veil secured by
wreath of lilies-of- -the-valley, and
carrie pink and white roses. The
bridesmaid was becomingly attired in
pink.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. FIR. Bolte, after which an elabor-
ate luncheon was served at the home
of the brides mother to about forty
guests, following which the happy cou-
pie amid a shower of rice and old
shoes took their departure for brief
trip to Lansing and Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs Slayton will reside in
Smyrna, where the former is employ
ed by the Tebbell Milling company.
Their many friends join in wishing
them happiness and prosperity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
MARGUERITE LAMB TO
GIVE ANNUAL RECITAL

The piano pupils of Miss Marguer-
ite Lamb will give a recital at the
Lamb home on South Pleasant street
next Friday evening. Clayton Knapp
will assist. The program will Civ
en- in two parts and will be most
pleasing. Miss Lambs pupils who
will appear on the program are: Flea
nor Curtis, Olive Curtis, Valentine Nc
Nally, Esther Rowley, Larissa Bigley,
Eleanor Edwards, Vera Porter, Elvon
Lloyd, Irene Dorr, Marian Cusser,
Jean Gildemeister, Harold Arnold,
Dorothy Brown, Martha Evans, Mar
garet Friedly, Aileen Armstrong,
Helen Menkee and Geraldine Spencer.
Miss Lamb gives her recitals annu-
ally and always with good success.
Her pupils are well drilled for home
work and the idea of private recital
is commendable and proper. Parents
of her pupils and their special friends
are invited and always speak most
highly of her work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
GRAND RAPIDS
WHOLESALERS WERE
ENTERTAINED HERE
INVITE FORTY LOCAL BUSINESS
MEN TO A BANQUET AT
HOTEL BELDING

Retailer of the city were royalty en-
tertained at Hotel Belding Tuesday by
forty of the members of the wholesai-
ers' division of the Grand Rapids
Chamber of Commerce. The Grand
Rapids party made trade extention
tour with automobiles, Greenville and
Belding being their itinerary for the
day. They took noon luncheon with
the merchants of Greenville and came
here at three-thirty for the afternoon
and dinner at the hotel. The feast
was given by them to about forty
local businessmen. Manager Dunham
and Thos. Bracken were at their best
in furnishing the hospitality at the
hotel. They had prepared sumptu-
Gus meal such as only Hotel Belding
is able to deliver in Western Michi-
gan. Prepared under the direction of
Chef George Williams and served by
a special corps of walters the dinner
went merrily interspersed with songs
by Messrs. Barker and Riley, accom-
panied by Clayton Knapp.
The post prendial talks were short,
spick and to the point. Fred N. Rowe,
chairman of the retailers division of
the Grand Rapids Chamber of Com
merce, had charge of the program and
directed it adroitly. The talks of the
evening were given by G. K. Wortley,
Mayor c. A. Knapp and Postmaster
w. f. Bricker of Belding, and by. Heb
er A. Knott, Guy w. Rouse and A. p.
Johnson of Grand Rapids.
Mr.. Rouse, one of the prominent
wholesale grocers Of Grand Rapids,
gave most valuable talk in which he
emphasized the absolute necessity of
everyone working in cooperation with
the government officials in conserving
our resources. He placed special
stress on the need of saving in tin, in
labor, in shipping methods, and nor
NAL buying to prevent prices soaring.
A. p. Johnson was in good trim for
the windup speech and held his audi
ence intense all through. He told
something of his early experiences in
the northwest and his broad business
outlook as it effects our present condi-
tions.
All through the meeting was
grand success and everyone felt that
the gathering had fostered much good
to all. The men departed at ten-thir-
ty for their homes with the best
wishes of the Belding businessmen.
The Grand Rapids men who were in
the party were: III. A. Knott, Lee II.
Bierce, E. Z. Leonard, A. p. johnson,
G. ]. Brouwer, G. A. Krause, Samuel
Krause, Guy w. Rouse, r. J. Pender-
CAST, G. w. Sergeant, H. w. Sears,
Clyde E. Brown, c. E. Wilde, A. Har-
old, Fred NJ. Briggs, James Hitchcock,
b. c. Leavenworth, f. f. Fox, G. w.
Brummfer, w. Y. Barclay, Carl S.
Voigt, Bert A. Moore, Joy l. Harwood,
j. w. Putnam, William G. Logic, f.
b. Seymour, w. II. Jennings, F. E.
Heath, c. J. Litscher, A. T. Slaght, F.
N. Rowe, M. B. Walker, F. E. Martin,
II. w. Spindler, F. S. Piowaty, Ber-
nard B. Fallon, Hazel Riley will go
Perry Barker, r. L. Byerly, VIM. A.
Haan, Peter Davies, w. t. Tuer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
E. C. WISE WILL BUILD
NEW GARAGE BUILDING

Elmer c. Wise will build a new
garage within the near future to re-
place the old iron structure on West
Main street, occupied by Cobb &
Cowles. The building will be con-
structed of tile and will be forty
four feet by one hundred and thirty
two feet. The front portion will be
two stories high, the upper floor to be
used for vulcanizing, and storage.
The contract has not been let, but
plans for the improvement are almost
completed. The work will be started
as soon as possible. Cobb & Cowles
will occupy portion of the old build
ing until the new one is partly COM
pleted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27

No Mans Land and taken to a hos
pital, where he was cared for and af-
ter weeks Of suffering he began to
recover. He lost about everything
except his class graduating colors,
which he still had with him.
Before leaving for the trip home
across the Atlantic he was permitted
to go to Lancashire and visit old
friends and the church where he was
christened.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble are anxiously
waiting to here. of his arrival in
Windsor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
Train Time Changes

The time of departure of some OF
the trains from Belding has been
changed. The train to Ionia now goes
at 11:42 instead of -2:10. The late
train to Grand Rapids goes at 8:51,
seven minutes later than formerly.
The accommodation train from Free
port arrives about ten-thirty thus
getting away to Greenville sooner.
Returning it leaves Belding at 200
in the afternoon arriving at Elmdale
in time to connect with the Grand
Rapids train from Detroit and Lans-
ing arriving in Grand Rapids at 4:45.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
Baby Relief Society
A Proclamation BY the Gouernor

GreaLa Auxiliary of
widows
n
inc Corps taken Immediately to ascertain if any relatives are left need Of
provided Auxiliary also
to will
scent
dworko the
suncure of iona o asst n
E.
are abe,t to surgena E. SLEEPER,
Twenty-ffh
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
Is Still in the Hospital

Mrs. Clara A. Stanton Of Detroit IS
here assisting in the care of her broth
er, Henry p. Slayton, who is in the
city hospital. Mr.. Slayton had the
misfortune two or three weeks ago
to suffer broken leg. He was pull
ing stumps on his farm when the
capstan lever flew back and struck
him on the left leg. Until few days
ago he was recovering nicely, and ex-
pected to 90 home soon, but an old af-
Fiction of kidney trouble has Develop
ed and he is not able to be moved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27

Mrs. Albert f. Weter returned
from her western trip Teusday. Mr..
Weter met her in Milwaukee and ac-
companied her home. Mrs. Weter
and her daughter, Mrs. A. L. Pond,
spent the winter in California, and
in other places in side trips along
the Pacific coast They report hav-
ing a most delightful outing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-27
MRS. M. L. HOWE SUS-
TANNED INJURY IN FALL

Mrs. M. L. Howe is in the city hos
pital suffering a broken hip and arm.
While she was working about the
house early Tuesday morning doing
up the work, she tripped on a rug and
fell heavily to the floor, where she lay
in from the barn found her in great
pain. He assisted her TO the bed and
called DIR. Pinkham at once, who
found her suffering severely. 1t was
deemed advisable to take her to
Grand Rapids Immediately for an
x-ray examination which revealed the
fractures plainly.