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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
COMMERCE BOARD
DISCUSS POSSIBLE
SECRETARY PLANS
DECORATION DAY AND JUNE
WILL BE MADE TIMES FOR
DOING HONOR

Board Of commerce mebers had
an interesting time at the regular
noon luncheon Tuesday because Of the
interesting topics up for considera-
tion and the freedom shown by sever
al members in expressing themselves.
1t was agreed that a public demon
stration should be given June 5, ma
tionai registration day for military
service. to do honor TO the men who
will register on that day. The day
will probably be featured by a par
ade, speaking, music and other suit
able forms of patriotic expression.
BY common consent President r. II.
Hall appointed as a committee in
charge G.. F. Smith, Sidney Wash
burn, and /. L. Hubbell, the latter
captain of the home guards. The
committees plans will be given full
publicity next week.
After discussion of Decoration Day
plans by f. r. Chase it was decid-
ed that the best way for the board to
help in the activities of the day
should be by contributing automo-
biles for conveyance of the different
orders. In the absence of A. j.
Rummler the matter of bands for the
day was left with Prof. Wedge, who
is to consult with Mr.. Rummler.
Considerable argument centered
around the matter of procuring a
new secretary for the board. Opinions
differed about increasing the present
dies of the members to hire a more
expensive man. A vote was finally
taken which resulted in decision to
leave the dues at the present rate.
More of the members favored the en-
ployment of a man at salary that
would permit advancement, and a
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
POPULAR COUPLE WERE
MARRIED AT IONIA

Mr.. Fred A. Travis and Miss Ber-
nice Lessiter were married in Ionia
at the Presbyterian Manse Monday
afternoon by the Rev. M. L. Marshall.
They were accompanied from here to
lonia by Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Spicer
in Mr.. Spicer's auto, who acted as
best man and bridesmaid during the
ceremony. The bridal party left i'm
mediately. for Grand Rapids, return
ing Tuesday evening to the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. j. A. Les
sitter, at 326 Wilson avenue, where
a fine wedding dinner was served, the
guests being the groom's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. b. Travis and family,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Spicer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Travis are popular
and well-known young people here
and in Grattan, where the bride
formerly resided. Their many friends
are extending congratulations and
best wishes to them for a long and
happy life.
For the present they will make
their home with Mrs. Lessiter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
COLLIDE
DAMAGE Is SLIGHT

Clifton Green had one fender of
his automobile badly damaged, a
lamp torn from its fastenings and de-
molished, and the radiator slightly
injured when it collided with one Of
the E. E. Fales delivery trucks at the
intersection of Pleasant street and
the alley south of the Belding Saw
ings bank Monday morning.
Green was coming from the south
at a moderate speed. The truck was
coming out onto the street from the
alley. Neither driver saw the other
until the two were almost together.
The alley is a narrow one and the
buildings on both sides obstruct the
view. Luckily neither of the men
were injured. The truck was only
slightly injured.
Damage to Greens car probably
amounted to thirty dollars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
r. |. BAKER FIELD SEC.
PREACHED SUNDAY

Fl. L. Baker, field secretary Of the
general missionary board of the Free
Methodist church, was in the city a
few days last week, remaining over
Sunday, and occupied the pulpit of
the local church both morning and
evening.
Mr.. Baker has been in Northern
Michigan and breaches every night at
some of the free Methodist churches
in the city or village, where he stops.
He was accompanied on this trip by
his wife in an automobile.
The machine is one which was
presented to him by his friends Chi
cago, where he resides and hears the
scripture message in display letters:
"Follow peace with all men and holi-
ness without which no man shall see
the Lord" .E....
His sermons Sunday were excel
lent and full of the gospel and mis-
sionary spirit and were highly ap-
preciated by the large congregations
which heard them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Former Belding resident and highly
respected citizen.

Former Belding resident and highly
respected citizen.
Finally his health became so poor
that they moved into town. They were
charter members of Belding chapter,
o. E. S., afterwards joining Ivanhoe
Chapter there. Mr.. Coles was a
member of Howard City lodge No.
329, F. & A. M. and few years ago
was presented with a life member
ship certificate. For eleven years he
was a member of j. T. Jones G. A. r.
Post.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coles have three chill
dren, f. A. Coles, Cotton, WASH; Ar
thur Coles, Grand Rapids; and Mrs.
John Skedgell, Spokane, Wash; and
several grandchildren, nieces and nep-
hews.
Mrs. Arthur Coles has been here
for the past month or more devoting
her time to the care of her husbands
parents and Mr.. Coles was with them
as much as possible. Mrs. John
Coles up until week ago was very
seriously i'll, but is now recovering
nicely.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

monia as appears from letter re
ceived by the Banner from M. M.
Befmng, Jn, last Monday 1t said:
My father has been very i'll with
pneumonia for the past three weeks
and is still unable to raise his head
from the pillow. We are hopeful of
his ultimate recovery, but owing to
his age and the very severe strain on
his system as a result of the pneu-
monia, has caused a condition of
weakness from which he does not
rally. His condition for the past
week has remained unchanged"
Mr.. Belding was eighty-four years
old and up to the time when he was
stricken with his last sickness led
an active honorable business and
social life. Through his energy, am
bition and business foresight the ex-
tensive interests of Belding Bros. e.
Company have in a great measure
been enlarged and conserved.
The visits of Mr.. Belding to this
city was a source of much pleasure
to him. The last was in 1915.
The funeral service will be held
Friday.
Of the immediate family only his
son, M. M Belding, Jr., and one
brother, Alvah N. Belding of Rock
vile, Connecticut, survive him.
In his death the city which bears
the family name loses valuable
friend, one who took great pride in
it's improvement and advancement
and who was always ready to give
literally and lend his influence to any
worthy cause.
The flags floating over the silk mills
and the factories have been placed at
half mast. The silk city mourns the
passing of Mr.. Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
GRANGE MEETING WAS
LARGELY ATTENDED

The Grange meeting held here last
Thursday, at which the Ionia County
Pomona No. 16 was entertained by the
local organization was largely attend
ed and was conceded to be one of the
most interesting and profitable meet
ings yet held in the county.
There were about one hundred and
twenty-five at the dinner and nearly
as many for the supper.
The three sessions-morning after
noon and evening-were full of pep"
and ginger and everyone present had
some valuable thoughts to carry
home with them.
State Speaker George B. Horton
was unable to be present. He was to
have spoken on the theme of the
meeting, "Co-operation," but the sub
ject was taken up by many of those
present and handled in fine shape.
Fred Thompson, master of the local
Grange gave the address of welcome
and Mrs. Herbert Powell responded.
The program which followed
throughout the day was interspersed
with music and song and recitations.
One especially fine feature was the
flag drill by dozen little girls and
boys of the primary school grade.
Mrs. Dora Stockman took the place
Of Mrs. Anna b. Cowles, also unable
to be present, from the M. A. c, and
made excellent addresses.
Others who made talks and short
addresses were: w. Z. Doty, w. b.
Travis, ii. II. Lowrey, A. p. Loomis,
J. w. Nicholson and j. A. Langston.
Berlin Grange was awarded the
prize for having the largest delega-
ton present.
These gathering are productive of
much good, not only for the farmer,
but also for the general public.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

All members of the board of
commerce who have automobiles
and who will donate them for use
during the Decoration day exer-
cises are requested to communicate
the fact to the board of COM
merce rooms at once. The names
thus collected will be handed to
Elmer c.. Wise of the Decoration
day transportation committee. 1t
is necessary to have from twenty
five to thirty automobiles to ac-
commodate the orders. If you
can possibly donate the use of your
machine and a driver for the few
hours work it will be a patriotic
duty we'll performed. Communi-
cate with the board of commerce
at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

George r. Wagner was elected a
member Of the county ''Y" committee
at recent meeting of the associa-
ton. All former officers were re-
elected and Secretary Angel re-en-
gagged. Summer camp will be an i'm
portant feature and also possibly in
ter-town tennis games. The war
fund now amounts to $1,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
M. M. BELDING STRICK-
EN- WITH PNEUMONIA

Word was received Wednesday af-
ternoon by w. p. Hetherington of the
death of Milo M. Belding, Sr., who
had just passed away at his home in
New York City.
Mr.. Belding was i'll with pneu-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
DEATH TAKES J. COLES
FORMER RESIDENT HERE

The death of Jno. Coles occurred in
Howard City Wednesday, May 9. He
was a resident of this city from 1888
to. 1902, when he moved to Howard
City and located on a farm southwest
of the village.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Program at the Church

Il. OHSiHS.
3. Reading of General John A.
Logan's celebrated Order No. IL, of
May 5, 1868, establishing Memorial
Day for all time, by w. r. Olds, Post
adjutant.
A. Singing.
3. Reading of Lincoln's Gettysl
burg Address, dedicating a part of
that battlefield is a cemetery of the
s. Recitation, Clifford Green.
z. Recitation, Miss Louise Lam
bertson.
8. Reading, Mrs. Nellie Phillips.
9. Recitation, Edward Johnson.
10. Recitation, Miss Anna Parent.
IL. Recitation, Lester jersey.
IL. Song, "The Soldiers Dream Of
Home" Verne f. Davis.
13. Reading, Mrs. Melissa Cobb.
Ia. Reading. Helen Lapham.
Is. Reading, Ernest Tupper.
Reading, Mr.. Pellet.
II. Recitation, Mrs. Jennie Cooper.
18. Recitation, "The Skeleton
Soldier" William Malone.
America" by the whole audience
standing.
Taps.
Benediction, W. H. Eckler, Post
chaplain.
All soldiers, sailors, marines and
members of the above named orders,
the mayor, city council, board of COM
merce, all civic bodies and citizens
are cordially invited to join in assem-
bly, at the G. A. r. hall, make the
march and attend the service with us
in this patriotic observance of Mem
orial Day.
Immediately after the close of the
service at the church the Post, Corps,
Sons of Veterans and Daughters of
Veterans will proceed by autos to the
River Ridge cemetery for the regular
G. A. r. cemetery service.
We will then proceed to the old
Belding cemetery for decoration and
brief service and return to Hotel
National, where dinner viii be serv-
ed.
We will then return to the ceme-
terry at Cooks Corners at l p. m,
and from there to the Smyrna ceme-
brief program by the school pupils at
three o'clock. Then dismissal.
It is expected that all loyal and
patriotic citizens will aid and assist
with their presence in observing this,
our day set apart to be kept sacred
to the memory of our own as well as
the Nations dead.
Bring flowers and wreaths for ev-
cry grave in these cities of the dead.
Do away with all sports and games
of amusement that draw attention
from this memorial service.
Kindly furnish your auto with a
chauffeur for the conveyance of the
members of the Post. the Corps, the
Sons of Veterans and the Daughters
of Veterans from the Congregational
church at the time designated for
the entire trip. Report the service
of your auto at your earliest con-.
venence to the chairman of the COM
mittee on transportation at the Peo-
Piles Savings Bank. (Chauffeurs con-
veying the orders will be furnished
with their dinner tickets.)
You will be fully repaid in your
own hearts foD your every endeavor
to observe this one day to patriotic
and loving decoration.
w. r. Olds, Matthias Kohn,
Adjutant. Post Commander.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

The ladies of st. Joseph's Catholic
church will hold baked goods sale
at VIM. Wards meat market Satur-
day afternoon, May 26.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Harold Jarvis viii Come

Jarvis, noted tenor, have reached pro-
portions that will bring him to the
city on June Ia for an evening. The
committee needs more pledges, how
ever, and you should see one Of the
members, Tison, Hale, Wallie Helm,
Harry Conaft or Mrs. Olive Insley,
and arrange for your tickets early.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Memorial Day Proclamation
:By the Goocrnor


righteous waged for unity
andth wassav those who
with fast diminishing Year by
Memorial Day place flowers
the beyond
the
fought
~ This year Memorial Day has especial & significance % an With most of US up to
its
The at war; Three scofed at the
the
of the
land would Neutral would remain and calmly about
ensng the Red banner From the Nation ging
toois 5
rights all
The freedom denied
international
rules of civilized warfare Democracy was being slowly roted and our
o
sacrifice of
surviving
the Spanish and
proclamation
Mem
And State assemble themselves together
their various cOmes nun d ana by nn % % snSa4 % @ % eeans m
the that bells be toed R 100 o'clock until 120
the
that this which possible
to Fathers with
wachful guide His P
dedicated righteousness conecrated to freedom
Given under hand and the Great Seal of the State this eighteenth
By Governor: s r. ~ .0-'lsI '"'A SLEEPER
COLEMAN VAUGHAN
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

Citizens were surprised this We'd
nesday morning to awake and find the
roofs Of their homes covered with
snow. Incessant rain had fallen for
two days previous, and. although the
temperature was several degrees
above freezing, the air was filled with
flakes several times Tuesday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

w. B. Stocum of Portland and
father, III. b. Stocum of Mulliken,
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. j.
Burris Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
a. 8. Dimmick Hurts Knee

A. s. Dimmick is suffering consid-
cradle pain because Of running nail
into his left knee Tuesday morning.
He was preparing some kindling for
a fire and broke portion of it over
his knee. One Of the boards held a
small mai. Snd the sudden rap drove
it into his leg. The injury was dress
ed by a physician and is expected to
come along all right
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

Special communication Of Belding
Lodge No. 355 +. q A. M. Friday
evening, May 25 for work in the &c
degree. Fred Rogers, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
DECORATION DAY
PROGRAM MADE AND :
IS WELL PLANNED
COM. MATTHIAS KOHN GIVES
OFFICIAL ORDER AND DIR
ECTS ASSISTANCE OF ALL
Headquarters Dan S. Root
Post 126, G. "A. r.

Belding, Mich, May %, 1917.
The four patriotic orders of Beld-
ing-The Post of the Grand Army Of
the Republic; its auxiliary, the Wom-
ans Relief Corps; the Camp of the
Sons Of Veterans, Tent of the
Daughters of Veterans will observe
Memorial Sunday May 27 by attend
ing the morning service of the Con-
gfegational church.
They will assemble at the G. A. r.
hall at 9:30 a. m, and march to the
church.
All soldiers, sailors, marines and
visiting members of the above named
orders are invited to assemble and
join with us in this memorial Sunday
service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23

Mrs. Dennis Hollenbeck is visiting
her mother at Pewamo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Order of March

1. School children carrying flags
under charge of Superintendent j. A.
Langston.>
2. Civic bodies and lodges.
3. Members of the guard
a. Sons of Veterans escort to G.
A. R.
5. Dan S. Root Post G. A. r.
6. Daughters Of Veterans escort
to w. r. c.
z. Woman's Relief Corps.
8. After water service they will
march in the same order to the Con-
gregational church, where the schools
will be dismissed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-23
Memorial Day

The G. A. r., the w. r. c., the
Sons of Veterans and the Daughters
of Veterans will assemble at the G.
A. r. hall at nine O'Clock sharp
(standard time) Wednesday morning,
May 80 and march to the North
Bridge street bridge where the w. r.
c., assisted by the Post the Camp
and the Tent, will give their rituals
tic water service in memory of the
soldiers, sailors and marines buried
at sea.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
INTERESTING NEWS OF
s. SoMERS POINT SCHOOL.

The schools of Atlantic County are
doing their bit in Red Cross Work.
Pupils of Somers Point school a few
days ago held a N entertainment at
which they raised $50 for Red Cross
purposes. Principal Marsteller and
Miss Catherine Hover have put into
practice a most unique idea. So far as
we know the thought is original with
them. Instead of presenting the chill
dren with boxes of candy at Christmas
time they have already given them
their Christmas present in the form of
a thrift card and stamp of 25c each.
This has had a wonderful effect upon
the children and their thrift cards are
rapidly finding companions to the lone
stamp with which they made their be-
ginning. Mr.. Marsteller says, q don't
know that l ever received as much
pleasure and satisfaction in my life as
| am getting out of this little gift.
Never have l seen a happier set of
boys and girls than were these forty
boys and girls as they marched out of
the building with these little cards.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
McDOUGALL HAS SUCCEEDED
MALTBY AS VOCATIONAL HEAD

Walter B. McDougall has been elect
by the Atlantic County Board of Agri-
culture. to succeed Robert D. Maltby.
Lewis Armstrong, who was a mem
Der of the staff of Director Maltby, has
resigned. His successor has not been
elected.
McDougall operates a farm at Ham
monitor. He is a graduate of the agri.
cultural section of Rutgers College.
He served with Mr.. Maltby for three
years. 1t is understood that he will
continue Maltby's plans in regard to
the system of instruction which have
been successfully pursued.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
Page 8.

w HAT an interest eentered IN
w that babe, wrapped in swad-
ding clothes, lying in a man.
ger at Bethlehem Prophets were
interested, angels were interested,
the ages have been most deeply in
terested since. The shepherds had
perhaps some premonition. The
seventy weeks of Daniels prophecy
we're about fulfilled. 1t may be at
that very time they were talking Of
the coming of Christ.
Suddenly their attention was ar
rested by a strange sight in the
heavens. 1t grew brighter and took
the form of an angel, and then they
heard a voice announcing the birth
Of Christ as glad tidings for all peo-
pie, not to the Jews only. Then
suddenly the air was filled with an
gels singing as if they had come
right out from the air.
We know not their wonderful
song, but part came to mortal ears,
"Glory to God in the highest" etc.
We know not who those angels were,
but we fancy they were the redeem
ed. Adam was there; Eve was
there. Eve, who in her maternal
-earnestness declared at the birth of
her frstborn, 81 have got a man
from the Lord" hoping that that
was he who should bruise the SER
pent's head. Now, in the fullness
of time she had come to witness the
birth of the babe who was to be the
Saviour of her race. David, Elijah,
Moses, the p%atriarchs, we believe,
were with the heavenly host. !
This song reveals three things:
First.-The gloriication of God
through the incarnation. God has
glory through his vast work in ma
ture, his providence building up and
casting down nations, etc.
In the incarnation there was spe-
cial glory. It was glory to God in
the highest-highest, in that it was
above all other glory, in that it ex-
tended to all time and in that it
wrought such wondrous good.
Second.-The great results to the
earth. 1t would result in peace.
Strifes, thorns and thistles were
Astounding. The earth was torn and
bleeding by constant contention.
With Christ came peace. The result
would be universal peace.
Third.-The effect on the individ-
ual man. Good will toward men,"
from one another, from God. Out
of this good viii would finally spring
peace on earth and glory to God in
the highest.-Dr. Matthew Simpson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
To Make a True Christmas.

Don't forget the lonely, the suffering,
the poor, on Christmas. Remember
that the first and greatest Christmas
gift was sent not to the rich and pow
erful, but to the poor and needy. Give
to those who are neal and dear to you,
but somewhere, somehow, in your ordi-
nary life find some one who is near
and dear to no one else and make
Christmas for him OF her.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
INJURED BY AUTO.

Mrs, Della Powers and her twelve
year-old daughter, Frances. of Absecon
Highlands, who were driving to Allan
tic City late Saturday afternoon were
run down on the meadow boulevard
by an automobile. The Powers were
hurled from their vehicle, the mother
being so badly cut about the head and
body as to necessitate her removal to
the Atlantic City Hospital. The in
juries, however, will not prove fatal.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15
SnnR OhrtHtmtaH
TrgrtthH
fhere Is O Bosnian

NJ mere Is O Bosnian u
AF that the sun leaps in the nodU !
M ems and the stars dance around i
~ it. a great peace comes steal !
" ing dO1on oVer m0untoSn and !
NJ forest. The rotten Stamps stand
IA straight and green On the hill
side. The grass is befo91ered
" l0ith blossoms, and the birds !
No sing on the mountain tops in !
M thanks to God. In Poland the
bedUeaS open dn5 Jacobs lad
~ der is set up bet30een earth and !
sky. In Austria the candles are !
M set in the totndolU that the
81 Christ Child mag not stumble I
81 lohen he comes TO bless the :
Nc home. In north Germany the
6s tables are spread and the lights
~ left burning for the incoming
W of the Virgin Mary and her at J
NJ tending angel
IA The English superstition is |
~ admirably Votced by the myriad :
~ minded Shakespeare In Ham :
let":
" Some say that ever 'galnst that J
SeaSon comes {
" Wherein our Lords birth is Gel !
M ebrated, I
" The bird OF dawning singeth all !
Ma night long, {
~ And then they say no spirit can :
M walk abroad. I
" The nights are wholesome. Then :
M no planets strike, [
Nc fairy takes, nor witch hath :
Ma power to charm, I
n So hallowed and so gracious Is :
M the time. I
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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15

While the sun of prosperity is shin.
ing is the time to save for the rainy
days that are sure to come. Call at
our bank and let us talk the matter
over with you.-PLEASANTVILLE
TRUST CO.-Adv.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-12-15

Where can you get so much value
for your money as in a years sub
scription to The Pleasantville Press?
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