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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
REY. FR. u. M. ZINDLER

REV. FR. J.. NJ. ZINDLER
Last Friday when FIR. Zindler arriv-
cd home from Miriam he found
message ct his house from Bishop
Foley Of Detroit notifying him Of his
appointment TO the church in st.
Joseph, Mich, and for him to be
ready to take up the work there at
once.
This ,hange was made necessary
by the bishops calling Of Rev.
Michael G. Esper from st. Joseph to
the~St. Boniface church in Detroit to
succeed Rev. FIR. John N. Schrembs,
whose death occurred recently.
The st. Joseph church and parish is
an old and influential one and has
very large membership which FIR. Es-
per leaves in a fourishing condition
and the choice by Bishop Foley of
FIR. Zindler to take charge of the
work and ministrations of the par
ish is certainly a fine compliment and
a recognition which is highly credit.
able as to his ability and progressive
spirit.
Father Zindler came to Miriam
about thirteen years ago, being sent
here a few months after FIR. Muirs,
health became SO impaired that he
could no longer continue the work and
resided there until four or five years
ago, conducting services in both the
Miriam and Belding churches.
Under the leadership of FIR. Zindler
the church has progressed and on his
removed to this city the fine location
on the corner of Bridge and Liberty
streets, now owned by the church,
was purchased, which has been the
home since taking up his residence
here
1t was through his efforts that this
location was secured for $3.50, and a
fine church will sometime be erected
on the corner lot.
The members OF his church here
and at Miriam are exceedingly sorry
to lose their pastor, who has ever
been ready to minister to their needs
under all conditions and circum-
stances.
A farewell reception to be given FIR.
Zindler has been arranged by men,
bers Of his congregation to be held in
Millard hall Thursday evening.
Father Zindler will leave this week
to take up the work in st. Joseph,
where his people will soon recognize
his activity and administrative ability.
The new appointment made by
Bishop Foley for this parish is Rev.
FIR. Cloeck of Detroit, young priest
who comes highly. recommended by
the bishop. FIR Cloeck is expected
to arrive this week and begin his
at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
SECOND ANNUAL HOME
COMING OF GRANGE

The second annual homecoming of
Keene Grange was successfully cele-
brated last Friday afternoon and
evening at the Keene Grange hall.
While many were prevented from at
tending on account of delayed work,
and bad roads, something over seven
ty-five were there and enjoyed one or
both sessions, and nobody missed get
ting there for the six o'clock dinner
which began with vegetable soup and
ended with cranberry. and pumpkin
pies, ice cream, cakes and coffee, with
roast beef, brown gravy, salads, pick
les, and other good things in between.
The afternoon session began with a
social time, and was more or less in
formal, patriotic songs were sung,
and short addresses by DR.. w. f..
Emery, pastor of Saranac and Keene
M. K. churches, and Mrs. Dora
Stoclman, state grange lecturer.
These two with Chas. Wallington of
Saranac were appointed judges of the
farm exhibits, and awarded the first
premium, one years dues, to Phlorus
Hale, and second, six months dues,
to Frank Daniels.
The evening session was well at
tended. friends from South Boston
and Saranac being present. DIR.
Emery gave a fine lecture and Mrs.
Dora Stockman. an address. Mrs.
Chauncey Stebbins gave a reading,
"Old Glory" and vocal solos by Lucy
Cahoon and Stella Frost, also by Miss
Gould, and Grange songs sung as on
ly Grangers know how to sing them,
completed the program.
Regular meeting of Keene Grange
this week Friday evening, November
8. Business of importance. Every
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
STOCK IN BUILDING
AND LOAN NATURES

Holders of shares in Series Number
AZ of the Belding Building & Loan
association were made happy Nov
ember first as that series matured
and the several amounts were paid
out by Secretary George Z. Wagner
to the stockholders.
There were seventy-one shares
amounting to $7100 of which $2236.50
were profits.
The shareholders who participated
in the distribution were: Josephine
Connor, $4,000; +. w. Little, $3500, w.
l.. Cusser, $500 and w. l. Benedict of.
Kalamazoo, $1100.
Series Number Ga is now open and
new subscriptions for stock are being
taken. The earnings on stock in the
loan association net nearly six per
cent compound interest which makes
q splendid investment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
RAYLAND H. RHOADS
is LAID TO REST

Rayland Henry Rhoads was born
in Grattan, March 6, 1898. He was
the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Rhoads and spent his boyhood
days in this place, except two years,
when he was in Oregon, and three
years in Grand Rapids. His cheer
ful disposition won him many friends.
The deceased was married to Eta
Campbell April 19, 1908. They lived
in Oregon a short time, then returned
to his old home where they lived un-
til three years ago, when they moved
to Grand Rapids, where he has lived
until his death, which occurred Fri
day, October 26, 1917 at three o'clock,
after a short illness of pneumonia.
Mr.. Rhoads leaves to mourn his
loss, wife, two children, George and
Fonda; his father and mother; three
brothers, Verne of Grand Rapids;
Writ, who is serving in the army;
Elter of Ionia; also three sisters, Mrs.
Seymour Lyons of Greenville; Mrs.
Glenn Spicer of Grattan; Mrs. Jerry
Bomers and Mrs. Arthur Anable Of
Grand Rapids, besides many relatives
and friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
r. H. HOPKINS TROUBLE
MAN ON LOCAL FORCE

f. H. Hopkins of Grand Rapids be-
gan work as trouble man for the Citi-
zens Telephone company Monday, re-
placing VIM. Pinnow, who went to
Ionia. Mr.. Hopkins has had consid-
cradle experience with the company
and also with the Bell Telephone COM
pany. He at one time worked two
years for the Bell company at Mar
quette.
Mr.. Hopkins has moved his family
into the house recently vacated by Mr..
Pinnow located on South Pleasant
street. He has two children of school
age. Pinnow was with the local
force for two years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
PARCEL POST
PACKAGES COST
MORE IN MAILING
NEW REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE
DEC. INCREASES COST BY
ATTACHING EXTRA STAMPS,

With the. increase in, postage effec-
tive last Friday morning new rates
are sought by patrons on post mat
ter. This part Of the new postal reg
ulations was not emphasized as sec
tions are not operative until Decem.
Der 1. The public will necessarily be
interested in it now. The approach
Of Christmas and New Years makes
it imperative that everyone should
know the new rates. Here is the law
as received by the local pest Office
direct from Washington:
Office of the Postmaster General
Washington, Oct. 81, 1917.
Section 456, Postal Laws and
Regulations, is amended by the addi-
ton of the following as paragraphs
z and 8, effective December /, 1917:
z. Upon everS parcel or package
transported from one point in the
United States TO another by parcel
post on which the postage amounts to
25 cents or more, there shall be paid
a tax of one cent for each 25 cents or
fractional part there of charged for
such transportation, to be paid by the
consignor. No such parcel or package
shall be transported until a stamp or
stamps representing the tax due shall
have been affixed thereto. (Act of
October 3, 1917, Section, 807, para.
graph 14).
8. The tax on fourth-class matter
referred to in the preceding para
graph is not applicable to parcels on
which the postage amounts to less
than % cents. On a parcel subject
to % cents postage the tax is one
cent; on parcels on which the pos
tage amount to from 26 to so cents
the tax is two cents each, and so on.
Parcels shall not be accepted for mail
ing unless both the required postage
and tax are fully prepaid. Special
internal revenue stamps shall be US
ed to pay the tax; postage stamps
are not valid for this purpose. The
failure of any postmaster to observe
the foregoing shall be reported to the
Third Assistant Postmaster General,
Division of Classification.
Al. S. Burleson,
Postmaster General.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
BELONGS HUNTERS
ARE OFF FOR CAM P

Belongs contingent of hunters to
go into the wilds of Northern Michi-
gan left Wednesday FOR the hunting
grounds where they each expect to
bag their quota of game.
Art Mccoy, Fred Benton and Leo
pold Krupp went to Kenneth, where
they will operate with Ed. Jersey
with headquarters at his home. Ell
mer Cook, Mark Brown, James Ames,
Forrest Greenwalt and Frank Hal
stead will go to Trout Lake and cir
culate the country around there, while
II. A. Lamb, Rev. j. Fred Iulg and
DR.. Pinkham go to Nebish Island up
in the Sault Ste. Marie county. They
will remain about three weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
CIRCUIT COURT
OPENS NEXT WEEK

The November term of circuit court
will open next Monday in Ionia, but
the jury is not called until week
later. Chancery matters are schedul-
ed for every day this week and next,
so that the prospects are for busy
time if the cases are ready when cali
cd. The calendar for the term is
about average--ten criminal cases
are scheduled for trial, but one was
disposed of Monday morning-that
of John Stewart, accused of carrying
concealed weapons.
The case against John Schlosser for
obtaining money on false pretenses is
probably the most important of the
criminal ones. Schlosser is accused
by the Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company Of misrepresenting his
losses so as to increase the amount
paid to him by the company.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
PATRIOTIC MASS MEET
ING TUESDAY NIGHT

Arrangements have again been
meetinc IN The opera house in the
interest Of the Army Y. M c. A..
work on Tuesday evening, November
l3. Too much cannot be said of this
grand work adm too much cannot be
done TO a;d in carrying it on. Besides
speakers from abroad there will be a
soldier from Camp Custer who will
give an address on the work being
done there.
Ambrose Wyrick Of Greenville, who
has been in the work at Waco will be
present and not only talk but sing
also. 1t is hoped that our citizens
will fill the opera house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Ralph Packard bought the Wells
Hall ten acres of land in the Demorest
addition and has resold it to p. j.
Hansen, who intends to do farming
and gardening next summer.
Mr.. Hansen says he gets an occa-
sional day or two of from factory
work and wanted place to put in his
spare time. pete" says he intends
in the near future to build him .
house and reside there. RI
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
FIR. ]. N. z|NDLER
IS TRANSFERRED
GOES TO ST. JOSEPH
WORD FROM BISHOP FOLEY RE-
CEIVED SATURDAY. FAREWELL
SERMON PREACHED SUNDAY

Rev. Fr. John NJ. zindler preached
his farewell sermon at st. Joseph's
Catholic church last Sunday and the
announcement of his change to an
other parish was surprise TO him
self as we'll as to the members Of his
church, and large circle Of friends in
this city and surrounding country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

The Sons and Daughters of Veter-
ans held a Halloween party last
Wednesday night in the G. A. r. hall
which was attended by large number
of the members and their friends. A
fine program was carried out, con-
sisting of music, songs and speeches.
Rev. William Shepard gave most
excellent address appropriate to the
occasion and also relative to loyalty
to our country.
After refreshments those who de-
sired to engage in dancing "tripped
the light fantastic toe"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

A land deal was consummated last
week by f. w. Little of the CONNER
cial bank, whereby VIM. Foss, living
on Front street exchanged his town
property with Mrs. Deck Hoppough
and son, Fayette, for their farm in
Otisco. The farm Is located south Of
Cooks Corners and il Is well improv-
ed. Mr.. Foss will soon occupy the
farm. Ne IIn1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Word has just been received from
Bfinton +. Hall and Wilbur Wilson.
who are in the Algoma district of
Canada hunting moose, that each Of
the hunters had killed a moose. Brin-
ton brought one down the second day
out of camp. It's antlers had a
spread of fifty-two inches. The next
day Wilbur brought down a big bull
three inches. As this is the limit for
2 season the hunters will probably be
home soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

y The Sons and Daughters Of Veter-
ans are planning Veterans night at
the G. A. X. hall the evening Of No
vember %. An oyster supper and
program is being arranged. for the oc-
casion and a good time is expected
Further announcement will be made
later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Toam Had Good Start

Thursday, team belonging to Will
jerks made a start out of the alley
in the rear Of the Beldpg Hardware
and crossing Congress street on a
dead run struck one Of the trees head
on. The neckyoke and evener broke
letting the horses loose from the
wagon. They continued to run across
lots but were finally rounded up on
Bridge street. The horses were not
injured and the damage was slight.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Office of the Third Assistant
Postmaster General

Washington, Oct. "a, 1911.
Postasmters are instructed to bring
to the attention of their patrons the
provisions of the War Revenue Act
embodied in paragraphs Z and 8, Sec
tions 456 7. l.. and r., as amended by
the above Order No. 831 Of this date,
imposing a tax of one cent for each
postage charge Of % cents or frac-
tional part of % cents on packages of
fourth class or parcel-post matter on
which the postage amounts to not less
than % cents each. The War Revenue
Act makes no change in the postage
rates applicable to such matter.
The internal revenue stamps affix-
ed to parcels in payment /of the tax
must be Cancelled by the sender plac-
ing, or causing to be placed thereon
his written or stamped initials to-
gether with the date upon which the
stamps are attached or used. In on
case, however, should the sender cam
eel postage stamps affixed to parcels; (;
such stamps must be cancelled only by
the postage employees.
Care shall be exercised to see that
the full amount of postage at the ap-
propriate fourth-class rate is prepaid
either by postage stamps or in money,
under the provisions Of Section 459,
p. l.. and r., and that the tax is, in all
cases, paid by means of internal rev.
Continued on page eight)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

The Hoover Food drive is meeting
with great success. On account of
bad weather the time has been ex-
tended until the end Of the week
then we hope to see card in every
window. We will give the result of
cur work in this township in the
paper next week. taqn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Belding Grange starts Saturday,
November 10 with the regular all
day session. Come with your picnic
baskets filled and enjoy the dinner
which will be served at 1900 o'clock
sharp.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Regular meeting of Doric Chapter
No. 75, 0. r. s. Tuesday evening,
November 13; The meeting will open
bsssis iS Peterson, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
CARL STEELE HAS
BEEN GIVEN VACATION

Carl Steele, who has been the mail
carrier on rural route Number three
given q six months furlough and
Robert Earle is now serving the pa
irons on that route for the govern
ment.
good Of late and il was thought lay
He has been faithful employe and
very obliging to all the patrons on his
route. They will miss him very much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
West Otisco Farmers Club

The West Otisco Farmers club
met November ] at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Brown. About fifty
six partook of the fine dinner served
by the ladies'.
After the dinner the president took
charge and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Tuttle
were chosen as delegates to the state
meeting at Lansing. December 4-5.
The program was good.
Our next meeting will be with Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Tuttle December 13
This is the time for election of Off
GERS and it is hoped that all members
will be present. Martha Hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Special communication of Belding
Lodge No. 355 f. & A. Nj. Friday
evening, November 9, for work in
the &c degree. Fred Rodgers,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

The enthusiasfn is growing in this
department and many ladies are knit
ting The much Needed sweaters. The
directions given below are authentic,
having been Sc4t In from headquart-
erss
Nos. 3, or needles may be used.
Cast on eighty-four stitches.
Knit 2 purl 2 for four inches.
Then knit until sweater measures
25 inches long.
Knit 29 stitches.
Bind off loosely 26 stitches
Knit 20 stitches.
Knit ribs--cast on 26 stitches,
knit more ribs, knit 21 inches.
Kint z purl for inches.
Sew up sides. leaving 8 inches for
arm holes Crotched around arm
holes once and around neck twice.
Miss Edna Wise is general chair
man Of the knitting department.
Mrs. Frank Rogers directs the krit-
ting for the second ward; Mrs. Milan
Demorest for the third ward, and
Mrs. Hubbell for the first ward until
the return of Mrs. Brown.
Anyone wanting information please
call the above names in the ward in
which you live. xMs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

The treasury Of the local Red Cross
society was boosted to the amount of
$3.50 by check, the gift Of Milo M.
Belding while on visit here last
week.
The committee are truly thankful
to the donors for this substantial adj
dition to the fund.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
TO ADVERTISERS

Inc CifCuiALlOu nUUke
Of the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

An ideal newspaper and .
paper with ideals. It's for
and read by all classes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

FP. ST. had two letters returned to
me the other day because / did not
have my full name and company on,
so you see they are pretty strict with
us about our mail.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-04-06
SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES
Here and There Over the State

The Town az Don't-Yos Worry
There's a town called Don't-You
Worry
On the banks of the River Smile.
Where the Cheer-up and Be-happy
Blossom sweetly all the while.
Where the Ncver-Grumble flower,
Blooms beside the fragrant Try,
And the Ne'er-Give-Up and Patience
Point their faces to the SKY.
In the valley Of Contentment.
In the province Of Twill,
You will find this lovely city,
At the foot of No-Fret hill
There are throughfares delightful
In this very charming town,
And on every hand are shade trees
Named the Very-Seldom Frown
Rustic benches quite enticing
You'll find scattered here and there
And to each a vine is c,.inging
Called the Frequent Earnest Prayer.
Everybody there is happy,
And is singing all the while,
In the town of Don't-You-Worry,
On the banks of the River Smile.
Rev. J. F. Bartlett, D. D.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-04-06
MRS. THOMAS HUGHES, SR.
PASSED AWAY SUNDAY

Mrs. Thomas Hughes, 70 years old,
died at her home. in Albuquerque
last Sunday morning. Ever since
Mr.. Hughes suffered a paral,tic
stroke March p, little hope was held
ont for her recovery. Her children
were called to her bedside last week,
Mrs. Clarence French being the last
to arrive. They were with her when
death came.
Mrs Hughes was the mother of
seven children. They are Mrs. c. o.
Cushmar. Mrs. o. c. Watson, Mrs. c.
French. Miss Lou Hughes, Garfield,
John ard Thomas, former city clerk
OF A'buouerque and present warden
of the New Mexico pc%nitentiary.
Mrs. Hughes was born at Dubuque,
Ia. She and her husband, whom
she accompanied west, were among
the carly settlers in Albuquerque.
Mr.. Hughes. ST., was for many years
editor of the Evening Citizen, and
was a member of the Territorial
Senate for five or six sessions.
Funeral services were held at 2:30
n'cloc'. Monday afternoon at the
! cad venue Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev. {. O. Beckman officiat-
ing
The %pailbearers were. w. T. Nc.
CreiEht, A. f. Walker. d. II. Boat
Byron H. Ives. David Stewart
and George ?. Learnard.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-04-06
LIE

Live for somethingi Yes, and for
something worthy Of life and its
capabilities and opportunities; for
noble deeds and achievements. Every
man and woman has his or her
assignments in the duties and res
possibilities of daily life. We are
in the world to make the world
better; to lift it up to higher levels
of enjoyments and progress; to make
its hearts and homes brighter and
happier by devoting to our fellows
our best thoughts and activities and
influences. 1t is the motto of every
true heart and the genius Of every
noble life that mo nan liveth to
himself"-lives chiefly for his own
selfish good. 1t is a law of our in
tellectual and moral being that we
promote own happiness in the
exact proportion we contribute to
the comfort and enjoyment of others.
Nothing worthy of the name Of
happiness is possible in the expe-
rience OF those who live only for
themselves. all oblivious of the well
fare of their fellows.-Ky. S. r. Bull
letin.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-04-06
SANTA FE MEMBERS =
OF NATIONAL GUARD
EXPECTED TONIGHT
LEFT THE BORDER LAST
EVENING AND ARE NOW
ON THEIR WAY HOME
AFTER ELEVEN MONTHS
HARD SERVICE

The families. friends, and all citi-
tizens of Santa Fe are anxiously
awaiting the arrival of Companies
f and F Of this city who left for
the border at the first call of the
President last May.
Just what time they well arrive
is uncertain because a royal rtcep-
ton has been prepared for them
at Albuquerque and they may remain
several hours.
Arrangements have been made TO
give a big ball and a banquet for
them as soon after their ARRIVAL as
practicable.
This city and the state certainly
appreciates the splendid record they
have made, although few people real
ize the strenuous service they have
rendered on patrol duty.
There have been times when they
have been required to be On duty
as much as "a hours at a tim as
many as three times a week, as we'll
as performing other difficult tasks.
Hail to the men of the ranksl