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Belding banner., 1917-02-21

been shown in religious affairs in this
town. The total number of converts
is 377 and most of these have ex-
pressed their church preference. 1t
is understood the greater number
go to the Congregational church,
with the Methodist, Baptist and u.
B. churches in the order named.
"The scene at the tabernacle Sun
day night was one never to be for
gotten. Every seat was occupied and
many gave up their places and went
to the Webber bank building, where
prayer meeting was in progress that
others, who had not been regular
attendants at these meetings, might
hear the evangelist. Intense interest
was written on every face and there
has been no gathering like it in any
of the towns DR.. Fixes has visited.
In fact, in a short interview, Monday,
he spoke i'm terms of the highest
praise of the people in general, of
the cooperation given him by the
newspapers.
"As the meetings drew to close
last week attendance increased. Fri
day evening many were unable to get
in. DIR. Fixes spoke, Friday night
especially to the go or more con-
verts, who were seated in the center
Of the Tabernacle.
"The record for conversions has
never been approached by any other
revivalist, working In Portland. DR.
Fixes and his party left for Detroit
Monday, for q weeks rest, prior I'd
taking up the work at Belding." 9a
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
MORNING TRAIN TO
DETROIT HAS BEEN
ADDED TO SERVICE
BELDING PEOPLE CAN LEAVE
HERE IN MORNING AND RE-
TURN THE SAME DAY

Belding now has an early morning
train connection with Detroit. A
train starts from Greenville about
five o'clock. 1t leaves Belding at
5:15. 1t arrives in Detroit about
eleven o'clock. Returning in the
evening the new train will arrive in
Belding about ten o'clock, going from
here to Greenville.
The new train will be greatly ap-
preciated by people from this sec
tion who wish to transact business in
Detroit and return the same day. By
the present plan they will have five
or six hours in the Michigan metro
polls during the business part of the
day. They can also go to that city
and return without arising unduly
early or getting home too late.
AS an appreciation of the kindness
of Receiver Paul III. King in placing
the new train on the schedule, a trip
is being planned to Detroit by the
business men in the near future. Ar
rangements are being made by Secre-
tary Gunsolus of the board of COM
merce to have a special car for the
Belding party.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
G. w. HOWARD PASSED
AWAY IN MEC0STA

George w. Howard passed away at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. Rich
ard Flynn in Mecosta Monday at the
ripe old age Of eighty-six years. The
deceased was born in England and
came to Michigan with his parents at
an early age and was a resident Of
Grattan for many years, with the ex-
ception of few years on farm near
Fremont, returning to Grattan. Mr..
Howard went to live with his daugh-
ter about four years ago, and was in
fairly good health until recently, when
he suffered a slight stroke of paral-
ysis, which hastened his death. For
several years he was with his son,
Archie Howard, in this city.
Mr.. Howard leaves a son, Archie
Howard, of this city, and daughter,
Mrs. Richard Flynn, of Mecosta, and
one sister, Mrs Lydia Casner, of
Grattan.
The funeral was held at the home
of his son Wednesday afternoon at
two o'clock, Rev. A. ]. Blair, pastor
of the Congregational church, officiat-
ed, and Miss Lottie Helm sang. Mrs.
Howard died several years ago and
his remains were brought here and
placed by her side in River Ridge
cemetery.
The deceased was an excellent citi-
zen and neighbor and a good man
has gone from among us.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
w. w. Case With Richardson

w. w. Case, formerly of Belding,
but for the last few years employed
in Muskegon and Ludington, has ac-
cepted a position with the Richard
son Silk company as head of the fin
ishing department.
Mr.. Case is thoroughly acquainted
with this work, having previously
been with Belding Bros. & company
in a similar capacity for number of
years.
Mrs. Case, who at present is man.
aging cosmetician parlors in Luding-
ton, will join him here as soon as
convenient.
The Banner joins in welcoming
them to their former home.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
PYTHlAN SISTERS
INSTALL OFFICERS

A very enjoyable two-course BAN
quet was served by the Pythian Sis
ters lodge Monday evening to their
husbands and friends. The function
took place at $50 o'clock.
The tables wer very prettily dec
grated with carnations.
Following the feast the men retired
to the waiting rooms and played
cards while the lodge was conducted in
the regular order. Two officers were
installed followed by the initiation
of three candidates-Mrs. Ray Wal
do, Mrs. Hearl Punches and Mrs. j.
C. Sager. After the closing of the
lodge Rummler's orchestra furnished
music and all enjoyed the later hours
dancing.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
GRAFT TAN FARMER
WINS YOUNG BRIDE
FROM ORLEANS
ELLSWORTH jerks AND MISS
VERA DEAN WERE MARRIED
AT BRIDES PARENTS HOME

The spacious home of Mr.. and Mrs.
ranch in Orleans township, was the
scene Of a very pretty mid-winter
event Thursday afternoon, when their
only daughter, Vera May, became the
bride of Elmer Ellsworth jerks Of
Grattan township in the presence Of
seventy-five relatives and friends.
Promptly at three o'clock the
bridal couple entered TIE parlor
through an aisle formed of white
ribbons and to the strains of "The
wedding March," played by Miss
Helen Borden Of Grattan. They paus-
ed before bank of potted plants and
ferns and under greenland white
arch Rev. HI. S. Ellis of Oakfield then
joined the happy couple using the
ring service. The pair was attended
by Miss Nina Dean, cousin of the
bride, and Leo E. Orser of Belding.
Donald Dean, brother of the bride,
carried the ring in a lily. Immediately
following the congratulations two
course dinner was served in the din
ing room by Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Hall,
Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Johnson,
assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Sprague. Mr.. and Mrs. William E.
Post acted master and mistress of
ceremonies. The decorations of the
home throughout were green and
white.
The bride looked charming in
gown of ivory satin and Georgette
crepe with lace and pearl trimmings.
She carried a bridal bouquet of
brides roses. The bridesmaid wore
dove-colored satin and carried carna-
tions. The presents were beautiful
and useful including cut glass, silver,
china and furniture
The bride is very popular in Or
leans and Belding, where she has
hosts Of friends. The groom is the
younger son of the late E. E. jerks
and prominent young farmer of
Grattan. The happy couple will make
their future home on the farm after
a brief wedding trip.
Guests from away who attended the
wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
McNicol of Lost Springs, Kansas;
Mrs. ID. w. Dean and children of Nc
Bride; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dean and
son; Miss Nina Dean and Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Robinson of Sheridan, Mr..
and Mrs. f. Fahev Of Palo, and Perry
jerks of Greenville.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
BELDING BIRD CLUB
SHOWS SPARROW TRAP

A sparrow trap, such as was de-
scribed in detail in the Banner re-
Gently, is now shown in one of the
windows of the Belding Hardware
company. The trap is inexpensive to
make and is most effective to use. 1t
eliminates all the danger Of using
poison, which might be taken by other
birds or animals. The sparrows are
simply held captive and if the song
birds happen to get into the trap they
can be released without injury. There
should be many of these traps used in
and around Belding.
The regular meeting of the bird
club will be held in the city hall next
Saturday evening. All members are
urged to be out to the meeting. Some
interesting topics are to come up for
consideration.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Will Not Hold Primary

County Clerk George w. MouIton
received word Tuesday concerning
elections where only one candidate
files papers. The supreme court
decided in the Calhoun county case
that where only one name was fill
ed for a particular Office no cleo
ton need be held. The decision
makes it unnecessary to hold
primary election in Ionia county
this spring for judge of the cir
cult court.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Enlisted and Gone to Navy

Glenn Locke, son of Fred Locke, has
enlisted in,rthe United States marine
corps. His enlistment was brought
about by Postmaster w. F. Bricker,
Mr.. Locke, the father, giving his con-
sent
The lad was sent to the Grand Rap
ids station and was accepted by Ser
geants Poole and Wilhelm, in charge
there. Young Locke was accompanied
by his father, who was very eager to
get the youth into the service of
Uncle Sam. The recruit will leave
Thursday for the marine corps train
ing school at Port Royal, S. c.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
DEMOREST is RECOVER
ING FROM ACCIDENT

Mrs. M. j. Demorest returned from
Detroit Monday. She had been visit
ing her son, Irving, for some time,
and was there when the accident hap
pened to him a few weeks ago. A
street car struck his automobile as
he was rounding a corner and he was
badly injured about the face and head.
1t is feared that he may yet lose the
sight of one eye. He was in the hos
pital twelve days.
Mr.. Demorest is so far recovered
that he is able to be out and brought
his mother to the train in an auto
mobile Monday.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
SHlNDORF BROTHERS
SHIP NICE STOCK

The Shindorf Bros, Peter and Leo
brought into the city Monday twenty
six head of Herefords, and fifteer
hogs, which they purchased of Ray
Connor for shipment.
The livestock was as fine a bunch
as was ever brought into the city, and
a check for more than $3,100 was
handed to Mr.. Connor for the lot.
The Shindorf Bros. have made sew.
eral other shipments here during the
past month, but this was the largest
and represented the most cash.
The twenty-six Herefords were
placed in one car and another car was
filled with the hogs and some other
stock which they had previously
bought.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
COUNTRY PUBLISHERS
ENTERTAINED HERE

The local publishers. entertained
the printers and publishers of Ionia
county at Hotel Belding last Friday
evening. A banquet was served at
seven o'clock and following this the
men adjourned to the parlors. A
good social evening was spent in
talks on topics of special interest, the
central theme being the giving of
better service to customers.
Publishers were here from Sara
nae, Ionia, Lyons, and Pewamo. The
next meeting will be in Portland the
latter part of April.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
HOSPITAL BOARD
REPORT GOOD YEAR
ALSO HAVE BALANCE
PATIENTS TO THE NUMBER OF
1874 HAVE OCCUPIED INSTITU-
TION IN THE TIME

On the first of February the present
Board of Lady Managers of the
Belding hospital had had charge Of
the institution one year. During that
time twelve regular meetings of the
board were held. The members of the
board are: Mrs. Brinton f. Hall, Mrs.
w. p. Hetherington, Mrs. F. A. Wash
burn, Mrs. Thos. Bracken, Mrs. j. E.
Weaver, Mrs. Ray Edwards, Mrs. A.
M. Hall, Mrs. Will Ward, Mrs. M. A.
Reed, Mrs. l. l.. Hubbell, Mrs. Chas.
Foster, Mrs. Iva Hull, Mrs. G. f.
Smith and Miss Millie lehman.
The board wishes to thank everyone
who helped in any way to make the
institution a success. Eeach person
could not be thanked with out consid-
cradle outlay in time for the mem
bers of the board. Among the ways
used by the ladies to raise money for
the expenses of perating the hospital
were rummage sales, concert and
endless chain socials held at the
homes of many philanthropic ladies.
The board submits the following re-
port of receipts and disbursements for
the year ending February /, 1917:
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Belding banner., 1917-02-21
EVANGELIST FIXES
HAD GOOD SUCCESS
IN HIS MEETINGS
DURING THREE WEEKS SER
VICES THERE WIRE 377 CON
VERSIONS AT PORTLAND

Fred j. Mauren, of the Portland Re-
view in speaking Of the closing SER
vices of the revival meetings held
there by Rev. NJ. P. Fixes said:
Sunday was the last, and by far
the biggest day, of the three weeks
revival series which DIR. Maurice p.
Fixes has been conducting in Port
land. There were eleven converts at
the morning service, twenty-seven at
the afternoon and fifty-five in the
evening. Never has such interest
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
BERT STOREY TO BUILD
new BLACKSMITH SHOP

Bert Storey, the Cooks Corners
blacksmith, has purchased the corner
lot where the historic old hotel stood
for so many years, and will put up a
fine building there for an up-to-date
shop. The lot comprises half an
acre of land and is a portion of the
original property which Rufus Cook
owned when the hotel was in its
fiourishing days. A few years ago
DR.. A. b.. Spinney bought the hotel
for a sanitarium and later the old
structure was destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Storey has already been get
ting his lumber on the spot and laying
his plans for building. There is con-
siderable talk also among the farm
ers in that vicinity of having set
of scales placed on the corner near his
shop, which would be great conven-
ience to them. Mr.. Storey bought the
property of G. L. Brown, who was the
owner.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

A union meeting of the young peo-
pies societies of our city was held in
the Central M. f. church Sunday
evening. A good representation of
young people were present. The
meeting was led by the respective
leaders of the Baptist, Methodist,
Church of Christ and Congregational
churches. The thoughts were along
the line Of unity and cooperation dur
ing the union revival meetings which
are to begin next Sunday, February
25 ut 10 o'clock in the opera house.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Soldier Bows Returned

Lewis Haskins, Spencer Smith,
Charley King and Orris Phinney, the
soldier boys from here, who have
been in Texas doing patrol duty on
the Mexican border, are all home.
They came back with their regiment
which was ordered home a few weeks
ago. Quite a number of boys, all in
uniform, some from Ionia and other
places in the state, were in the city
last Saturday.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
HEARTS WERE UNITED
IN GREENvIllE

Dewey Rhodes of this city and Miss
Leila Brooks Of Howard City were
married in Greenville Saturday after
. noon. Fred A. Gleason, esq, per-
formed the ceremony, which united
the hearts of the young couple in the
presence of few intimate friends.
Mr.. Rhodes, who is well-known
here, will bring his bride here to re-
side. They are receiving the con-
gratulations of their many friends.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Home Caught Fire

Firemen wer called to the north
end of Moulton street this Wednes-
day noon to extinguish fire that had
building was burned off before the
men of the department arrived. Most
of the goods were removed and saved.
The house is owned by Elmer Wise
and occupied by the Boyer family.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Receiyed Insurance. Money

Mrs. E. E. jerks received her
check of $4,000 from the Modern
ment of her husbands Insurance in
ented to the proper officials only about
three weeks.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Two Ladies Surprised

The home Of Mrs. W.. II. Shaw
was the place for a pleasant birthday
surprise when Mrs. Shaw, who was
fifty years old, and Mrs. ID. w. Beld-
en-, seventy, were given a surprise
by their children and neighbors. Mrs.
Shaw's children presented her with a
cabinet of silver, and Mrs. Belden's
children gave a china berry set to
their mother. The two ladies' friends
showered them with handkerchiofs,
cards, etc. Bohemian lunch was serv-
ed to twenty-five.
A most enjoyable time resulted
from the gathering and the guests
all voted to meet next year at the
home Of Mrs. Belden for a similar
event.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
+. g. A. M. Communication

Special communication of Belding
Lodge No. 355 f. e. A. M. next Fri
day evening, February % with work
in the NM degree. All brothers well
come. Fred Rogers, w. M.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

Having decided to build a new
blacksmith shop at the. Corners, /
shall need all the money due me. All
accounts are due March 20, and hope
to be favored with their settlement.
Bert Storey,
adv. Cooks Corners.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

In addition TO the above expenses
the city has paid the rent of the
building. There is due from delin-
quent patients $86.50. During the
year 134 patients were cared for at
the institution, at some times as high
as nine patients were there.
The members of the board have
worked with entire harmony at all
times They have been ably assist
ed by the faithful cooperation Of their
superintendent, Miss Jean Clark. Miss
Clark has used every effort to make
the patients comfortable and has seen
that all details were carried out with
dispatch. Miss Clark is assisted in
her work by Miss Lydia Clark and
Miss. Dorie DeLand.
A meeting of the hospital associa-
tion was called by Chairman Zindler
of the board Of trustees last Friday
night to take the necessary steps to
incorporate, but the attendance was
insufficient to warrant going ahead
with the work. Another meeting will
he called soon to take up the matter
further, it is said.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21
Mrs. Wilbur Sustained Injuries

Mrs. Hannah Wilbur had the mis-
fortune to slip down Wednesday af-
ternoon while coming from w. l..
Halls, where she had been calling and
sustained fracture of one of her
arms and also bruising her shoulder.
Drs. Stanton and Dutt were called and
placed the arm in splints and made
her as comfortable as possible.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

Chris Liebum of Orleans was in the
city on business Tuesday.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

John B. Adds Of Greenville was
in the city Monday.
Belding banner., 1917-02-21

An ideal newspaper and .
paper with ideals. It's for
and read by all classes.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06
FOR SALE-Oak wood. Clayton
Orchards, r. f. D. l. 57-tf
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CON-
STRUCT SEWER.

To All Persons Interested in the Own
ership of Any Parcel of Land With
in the Following Described Bound
aries, to-wit:
Beginning on Garfield street at It's
intersection with Iowa street, thence
north on Garfield street to its inter
section with East Main street, and
affecting all frontage on both sides
of Garfield.
Said sewer to be known as Garfield
Street Sewer.
Are hereby summoned and requir-
ed to appear before the Common
Council of the City of Ashland, Ore
gon, at the City Hall, Ashland, Ore
gon, ON the 10Th day of December,
1917, at 1880 p. m, then and there
to offer any suggestions and objec-
tions thereto, the expenses incident
thereto and the cost of the construc-
tion of such sewer to be hereafter
assessed, in case of the construction
thereof, as special benefits against
the real estate within said district
benefited thereby. .,.a
Dated this 4th day of December.
1917.
(Signed) c. B. LAMKIN,
Mayor.
Attest: JOHN B. Winner,
Recorder.
Date of first publication, Ashland
Tidings, Dec. 6, 1917.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06
@. l.. S. G. Met.

The Ongeva c. L. s. G. was delight
fully entertained at the home of the
president, Mrs. Cassius Miller, Mon
day afternoon. The program was
taken from the second book of the
course, Roman Characters and
Events" The roll was called and
the members responded with current
events, after which Mrs. A. w. Bos-
Tough gave an interesting paper Ton
"The Life and Times Of Nero" This
was followed by Mrs. John Miller,
who read an instructive paper on
Roman Jurisprudence" Mrs. R. w.
Cuvellier told OF the Roman road at
Acqueduct and Mrs Choate gave a
sketch of the life and works Of Vir-
gil The rest OF the afternoon was
devoted to MIRA Charles Robertson,
who gave thorough and comprehen-
sive review Of "Quo Vadis." Delic-
ious refreshments were served after
the program. At the next meeting at
the library Mrs. Creeks will review
"The Last Days OF Pompeii."
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06
War Declaration
Expected Friday

A Joint resolution declaring that a
state Of war exists between the
United States and Austria-Hungary,
Bulgaria and Turkey was introduced
in the senate Tuesday by Senator
Pittman for Senator King Of Utah. 1t
was referred to the foreign relations
committee without action.
The senate will be ready to pass a
resolution next Friday declaring war
against Austria, Senator Martin, ma
jority leader, announced Tuesday.
The resolution probably will be
drafted at the state department.
Some debate but no considerable op-
position is expected. Chairman Flood
plans to call the house foreign affairs
committee together at an early date.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06

wedding of Rev. S. NJ Dorrance, Au-
gust 4, 1915; "A Dedication Hymn,
recently from the pen of Rev. G.
Southwell Brett of this city; Jesus,
We Pray Thee" a new setting with
an added verse to the well-known
hymn; "He Healeth Me-" by Rev.
Joseph Gilmore of Rochester Uni
versity, New York; when Morning
Gilds. the Sky" Brightly Cleans Our
Banner" Thine Forever, God OF
Love-" and a number of secular COM
positions were each critically exam
ined, with the result that at no dis
tant day the discerning public" will
have the opportunity of sitting in
judgment upon the productions pro-
ceeding from Professor Gilmore's fer
tile creative faculties. 1t is oppor-
tune at this time to remark that Mrs.
Hockett has already taken part in
several church and social functions
since her arrival in Ashland and that
she is no mean acquisition to the yo-
cal forces of our city. Mrs Hockett
is also a capital accompanist. Many
occasions are anticipated when in the
most gracious manner Mrs. Hockett
will contribute effectually to our mu-
steal well-doing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06
Celebrated Birthday.

Mrs. William M. Mcdonald gave a
birthday party Tuesday afternoon at
her home on B street in honor of the
second anniversary of the birth of
her little daughter, Lois. A dainty
luncheon was served the tiny tots
present at table decorated with pink
streamers. A birthday cake with two
candles graced the center of the table,
and the place cards we're in pink, A
prize cake containing pennies and
nickels was also served the guests.
The little ones present at the festivi-
ties were Mary Policy, Genevieve and
Lois Gum, Wanda Schwein, Marion
Kinds and Lois Mcdonald. The fol-
lowing matrons kept the children
company: Mrs. A. G. Gum, Mrs. o.
c. Kinds, Mrs. G. Al Gray, Mrs. T. j..
Mackey and Mrs. w. M. McDon%d.,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-06
Thinks War viii
Last Five Years

DR., NJ. NJ. Dow OF Medford, who
recently returned from the Clinical
College Of Surgeons Of North Amer
lea, held in Chicago, makes the dire
prophecy that the war will last five
years. 81 could find no one," said
Dr. Dow, from Colonel Decie Of the
French army to Sir Berkeley Moythan
Of the British Medical Corps, who
thought this war would end short of
four or five years"
DR.. Dow says the tales Of atrocities
published in this country about the
Germans do not tell half the story
Many distinguished French and Eng
lish surgeons who have seen active
service at the front were at the, meet
ing, and they told Of actual expert
ences which were 80 horrible, DR..
Dow declared, that they could not be
printed.