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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-14
Idaho's New Commissioner Of
Education.

DIR. Enoch A. Bryan, Idaho i
new commissioner of education,
elected by the state board of edu.
cation 10 succeed DIR. A. Z. Sis
son, resigned, will take office on
July i.
The selection of DIR. Bryan as
commissioner Of education for this
state, was received with evident
satisfaction by educators of the
northwest where he has been a
pioneer in educational work.
DIR. Bryan was born in a log
cabin on an Indiana farm, go years
ago. After teaching in a country
school he attended and graduated
from Indiana university at Bloom
ingtOn. Later he was superinten-
dent of schools at GRANVILLE, H.,
following which he succeeded to
the presidency of historic Vincen-
mes university in Indiana, remain
ing in that position for - years.
In 1883 he accepted the presiden-
ey Of Washington State College
at Pullman, Wash. For % years
he was its active head. What he
developed the state college into,
the standing he gave it among
western educational institutions
and the remarkable record he
made as its president is well
known TO the educators of the
country.
But a few years ago DIR. Bryan
retired as president of the Wash
ington State College and took ov-
er direct management of his own
farming interests of 1900 acres
m eastern Washington. He serv-
ed as president Of the Washington
State Berkshire association and
by bis p personal work developed
one Of the finest prize winning
Berkshire herds in the state of
Washington. lie is as expert a
farmer as he is an educator. Ida
hos educators consider the state
is fortunate in securing the ser
vices Of SO able a man as DIR. Bry-
an for commissioner of education.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-14
FLETCHER News.

Scott Kelly is having his Fletch-
or lots farmed in potatoes this
year.
Miss Mary Grant, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Grant, is i'll
with the whooping cough, Doctor
Dunlap is in attendance. Mrs. ia
cob Hoss has been spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Grant, TO help to take care Of Miss
Mary.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Treadwell
were Fletcher callers one day last
week. Mr.. Treadwcll is one or
the most progressive farmers of
the Calvary school district. He
has a good farm, has built new
house and now is building a new
barn.
Mrs M. J. Chapman has just re-
turned from a visit near Lewiston
with her daughter, Mrs. George
Nicklcs, and family, who have
been i'll with the measles. She re-
ports Mr. and Mrs. Nicklcs well
satisfied with their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ables and daugh-
ters were Fletcher callers one day
this week.
And still 1t rains and farmers
are now compelled to put in crops
between showers.
Clyde Anderson has returned
from the New Hope neighborhood.
Reporter.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-14

The Herald, One Fifty per Year.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-06-14

Il has met all corners in its class and
faithfully holds its own. 1t has a
record second to uone at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17
Travels Round World
and Calls Colorado
ga Dream Come
True

After travelling aIl around the world
and visiting rhe most noted places n
interest, a we'll known tourist recently
characterized Colorado as "A Dream
Come True
Americans who know Colorado as
the Perfect Newfoundland feel MO sur
prise at this high praise. even when ii
comes from foreigner
The uneguafled mountain scenery.
facilities for sports and games Of eT-
cry nature. most perfect motoring
roads anywhere. as well as the won
derful I.fe-giylug ozone. places Cole
RADIO without q rival in the opinion
and affection of rapidly increasing
thousands Of tourists every year
Excursions Of unenaing interest pro-
vide the sights Of q lifetime such as
the Rocky Mountain National Park
tEstes1, Pixies Peak Region. Mesa
Verde National Park. delightful Colo
RADIO Springs and beautiful Denver with
their perfect parks. These are but
few Of the outstanding attractions Az
loTded hy 3 Colorado Vacation
Besides which, tbe expense amounts
to practically nothing when COM
pared "a the costly trips that were
once undertaken 10 places with far
fewer benefits to offer and far less
attractive enloymeats Only $29 15 for
roun3-trip from Rock Island
Write for our special Illustrated l5f-I
eraturet showing the latest views OF
the wonders of Colorado ana giving
YOU all the details about the trip.
where 70 so. what 10 see aud Just how
little you need TO pay. we VIII gladly
help you plan Your vacation.
Make sure you visit Colorado this .
year and be also sure sou Sc by the .
SF,esf- f.EF- = Ere-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17
HAMPTONTOHAvE
DIVISION OF SONS
Ladies VIII Formally Organize with
ceremonies on satur-
dag.

Ladies Of Hampton viii organize an
auxiliary of the Hampton Sons of Vet
Grams. Camp 80. 80. Saturday after
noon The institution Of the auxiliary
wiU be 10 charge Of Mrs. A.. "A. Bower
ana Mrs. HoJbT00E. state president
and state secretary. respectively. OF
the Sons Of Veterans au&tliarE.
Sons of Veterans ana members of the
@. A. r. 81 Hampton have been invited
30 attend the ceremonies Of iastaIla-
toa Of officers of the auxiliary to be
held Saturday evening.
The exercises are to ba held tn the
Hampton town hail The afternoon
ceremonies viii be at 258 and the ev-
ening program at S. Members of the
Graham post drum corps Of Moline
viii furnish music for the evening
program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
BACCALAUREATE
SERMON SUNDAY
N|GHT..b|G SUCCESS
REV. CHAS. NJ. PEASE ADDRESS
ED LARGE AUDIENCE. HIGH
SCHOOL CHORUS SANG

Baccalaureate evening last Sunday
was equal to any similar events ever
held here if it did not eclipse all form
er baccalaureate exercises. The Cen
trail M. f.. church, where the exercises
were held, was filled to capacity. The
building was tastefully decorated
flags, bunting and flowers.
Contrasted with former years the
choir was composed of students from
the high school under the direction of
Miss Sisson, musical instructor. As
march was played or the piano,
members of the junior class came
down the aisle of the body Of the
church, then in open order permitted
the honored guests, the class Of 1917.
TO pass through to reserved seats. As
the front seats were filled the head
ushers Of the junior class closed the
forward gap and naturally directed
the the seniors to the second and third
seats.
All special music was given by the
high school chorus and was sung with
vim In the absence of Rev. Doty,
who was called to Alma to officiate
at funeral, Rev. A. J. Blair was in
charge of the services. Rev. Bliss was
asked to give the invocation. Follow
ing a special song, Rev. Iulg led in
prayer.
The address of the evening was Civ
en- by Rev. c. NJ. Pease of the Church
of Christ He took as his text the
five words spoken by Paul, "This One
Thing | Do" Around this utterance
by the noted apostle Mr.. Pease wove
sermon that received the compli-
ments of all his hearers. He made it
plain that all the great men of past
ages and all of their great accom-
plishments had been achieved by ap-
plying themselves to the one task on
hand. To illustrate his points he re-
called the one big thing done by each
of many men known to everyone
through history. He made the as
sertion that nine hundred and ninety
nine men out of a thousand failed,
not because work or push, but because
of a failure to make one big definite
decision.
Rev. Pease received many very
high compliments on his address.
Altogether the event was acknow-
ledged to be an entire success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
FLOYD A. PUFFER
BEGINS WORK AS
BOARD SECRETARY
ASKS THE COOPERATION OF ALL
TO MAKE "BELDING BIGGER
AND BETTER"

Floyd A. Puffer, secretary of the
board of commerce, entered upon the
duties of his Office Monday morning
after a semi-official visit to some
TOWNS and cities in Northern Ohio.
Mr. Puffer begins his work with the
good will and entire good wishes of
all the board members and also of the
citizens of the city and community
generally. AS an introduction to the
people, whom he will serve, he makes
the following statement Of his inten-
tions:
II bring greetings and goodfellow-
ship TO the people of Belding and vic
unity. 1t is indeed a pleasure to me
to tell you at this time some of the
things / have long thought concern
ing your city and interests.
Being one of you to begin with it
is only natural that should think and
feel as you do on issues fundamental
to every phase of our life.
"We want wholesome prosperity
based on ideals in which every mans
welfare is felt to be important. How
shall we get these things we wish
for? The Board of Commerce has
decided as YOU know to choose a man
from Belding. This looks to me like a
evidence Of good faith with the peo-
pie especially since in choosing the
secretary, acquaintance with the
working mans viewpoint, as we'll as
commercial and industrial mems view
points, was taken into account.
"How can we boost Belding and
make it Bigger and Better?" Ideas
plus well directed and continuous
work have sever been the foundations
of every type of success. If you want
anything. and have an idea and the
spirit of work please see me at the
Board of Commerce Offices. am
here to work for Belding people. This
means farmers, merchants, freehold
ers, workmen, young people, old peo-
pie, manufacturers, everybody.
81 am sure can be Of value to you
all. Let me try.
81 wish to be yours sincerely,
Floyd A. Puffer,
Secretary Belding Board of Com
merce."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
SURPRISE A member

A very pleasant surprise was plan
ned and carried out by Mrs. Charles
Williams last Thursday evening in
honor of Edith, her daughters birth
day.
Through wise management Miss
Edith was invited away from home
long enough for Mrs. Emma Browns
Sunday school class, of which she is
a member, to take possession of the
house. Upon returning about twenty
smiling faces greeted her, reminding
her of the anniversary of her birth.
The house was prettily decorated with
sprays of spirea. Games were play
ed and hilarity ran high until they
could scarcely stop long enough TO
partake Of the dainty refreshments,
consisting of ice cream, assorted cakes
and waters, served by the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Kidd.
When it was nearing the wee small
hours, a hashlight picture of the
group was taken as a reminder of the
occasion. America" was sung, and
the guests were taken to their re-
spective homes through the kindness
of Mr.. Williarns al wished Miss
Edith many happy returns of the day,
and voted Mr. and Mrs. Williams the
host and hostess, the best ever.
Miss Edith was the recipient of a
number of gifts, among which was a
bouquet of carnations from the class.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
COMMERCE BOARD
MEMBERS HEAR OF
FIELD MOTOR co.
EFFORT is BEING MADE TO
RAISE THE MONEY NECES-
SARY TO BRING PLANT HERE

Fifty men of the city, members of
the board of commerce, assembled in
the auditorium at the city hall Tues
day noon for the regular semi
monthly luncheon and meeting. The
dinner was served by the proprietors
of the National Hotel, and in addition
to the regular menu, the men re-
ceived liberal helpings of strawberry
shortcake. The dinner was well SER
we'd and received due compliments
from the diners.
Edward A. Field, of the Field Mot
or company of Grand Rapids, was at
the luncheon. The primary matter
of business taken up, and in fact the
only topic discussed, was that of
bringing the Field Motor company to
Belding. Mr.. Field went thoroughly
into the business conditions of his
company, telling of its history and
the experimental work done on the
motor. He also outlined the terms
under which the company would be
brought here.
In order to bring the company to
Belding it will be necessary to raise
$4,000. This is to be taken in COM
mon stock Of the company and will
represent a majority of the stock paid
in and hence will become the control
ling element in the concern. The
company has an authorized capitaliZa-
ton of $4,000. Of this amount APP
proximately $4,000 has been paid in
cash, and this amount represents the
amount of capital the present COM
pany wishes to put into the company
to balance the 100000 asked here.
Belding capital is to receive three
an hn
ate and hence controls future stock
sales.
The company is now going con-
Germ. Its product, upon the author
ity of Mr.. Field, is thoroughly prac-
tical and has passed beyond the ex-
perimental stage. The motor can be
manufactured very economically and
because of its simplicity, and mechan-
ical construction can be sold at a
figure that will prove attractive. The
Chandler a. Taylor company OF In
dianapolis, Indiana, a concern with
one and one-haf million dollars
Capitalization and manufacturing
tractors, has designed it's tractor to
use the Field motor and is even now
producing motors TO equip the trac-
tors they have on order.
The Field Motor company has nu-
merous letter in which big manufac-
turers Of tractors express their faith
in the motor and a willingness to
place orders for their requirements
with the company as soon as 1t can
handle the business. These orders,
by Mr.. Fields statement, now
amount to almost 100000.
Generally the feeling appears to be
favorable to bringing the company
here. Small investors are apparently
willing to do their bit in obtaining
the plant. Also several of the men
with more means are willing to be-
come interested in a substantial way.
An earnest effort is being made to
raise the money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
CLOSED UP BUSINESS
GOES TO LANSING

Burt Curtis has closed out his tail
oring business and gone to Lansing.
For the past seven years Mr.. Curtis
has operated the city clothes hospital
here and has built up a good busi-
ness in that line of work. Recently,
however, he has been looking for an
opportunity to let up for a time on
the steady grind incident to the busi-
ness and closed the doors Saturday
night.
Mr.. Curtis left for Lansing Mon
day, where he will work for a few
months and at the same time keep his
eyes open for another location in the
same line of business.
Burt, who is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. B. G. Curtis, has held the Office
of constable for the past five or six
years, and made a good officer. His
many friends here will be sorry to
see Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis move away
from the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
bELD|NG ROAD TO
GRAND RAPIDS WILL
Be CONSTRUCTED
GRAND RAPIDS PEOPLE INTER
ESTED IN PUSHING GOOD
ROADS WORK

S. George Graves, chairman of the
retail department of the Grand Rap
ids Association of Commerce, has
written the Banner a letter in which
he sets forth the aims and desires of
the people of his city relative to the
roads between Belding. and the west
ern Michigan metropolis. His letter
will be of particular interest to people
Of this community, hence we offer it
here:
Grand Rapids, Mich,
June 13, 1917.
The Editor,
Belding Banner,
Belding, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Many Of the good citizens Of Beld-
ing have gained the impression that
the business interests of Grand Rap
ids were trying to divert the good
roads appropriation for the Beldipg
road to the Greenville road and have
the Greenville road built first.
This impression is entirely wrong
because the Kent County road budget
was approved by the Board of Su-
pervisors last fall and it is impos-
sible to change it at the present
time, and the business interests of
Grand Rapids were not seeking any
such change. They were just inter-
esting themselves in the work of the
commission in order to determine
when the road to Greenville would be
completed and to ascertain whether
or not it could be hurried to any ex-
tent.
We were informed by the commits
sion that the road would be built ac-
cording to program adopted last fall
and that in the meantime people de-
string to get from Greenville to
Grand Rapids could do so via Belding.
The business men of Grand Rapids are
interested in securing the improve
ment of all main trunk lines at the
earliest possible date, but would at no
tine be a party to a scheme to divert
the appropriation made for one road
away from that particular road to
some other road.
We believe the citizens of Belding
will be interested in receiving this
information relative to the attitude
of the business men of Grand Rap
ids towards the Improvement of the
highways in Kent county.
Grand Rapids Association of Com
merce, Per S. George Graves.
Chairman Retail Dept.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
FIRST STONE LAID
FOR THE BELD|NG
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
WORK BEGAN MONDAY. CORNER
STONE WILL BE LAID WITH
FITTING CEREMONIES

Masons began laying stone on the
new Belding Memorial library Monday
morning. Two carloads of the stone
are here and this gives the men a
chance to push the work. As every
stone is numbered for a. certain posi-
tion in the building the ones that
have arrived will not all be used in
the lower courses of stone. The
blocks are all cut out of long strips
of stone. The strip isIcut into pieces
that will divide to best advantage. In
doing this some of the stone in the
upper course in the building may be
cut out early in the preparation of
the material. AS this is all done at
the quarry and the stones are ship
ped as completed the last ones to be
used will sometimes be included in the
first shipment.
J. w. Remington, in charge of the
construction work, is we'll pleased
with the way materials are arriving.
All of the marble is here and the
sandstone is coming good. Another
car will be here soon and it will be
followed Immediately by the fourth.
If the work moves along as expect
ed the building will be advanced
enough to lay the cornerstone early
in July. Tentative dates have been
set for either July ~, 13, or IA, with
the first date receiving the preference.
A. N. Belding, the donor Of the mag
nificant building, expects to be here
and the time of his arrival will gov
ern the final time for the ceremony.
Preliminary plans are being made to
make the day one of the most memoir
able ones ever held here. The grand
structure is worthy of the very best,
and it is the purpose of Belding peo-
pie to make it so. A program fit
ting the occasion will be given and
will be participated in by some of the
most noted men of the state. Within
a few days more complete Informal
tion concerning the event will be OBJ
tainable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
CLARENCE HOYT NOW
WITH AMES & UNGER

Ames & Unger have enlarged their
business to such an extent that it has
become necessary to take additional
help into the business. Because of
the continuous pressure of work in
the garage Mr.. Wnger has been un-
able to respond to the demands made
by his prospects to demonstrate the
Overland cars. To relieve this end of
the work Clarence Hoyt, formerly en-
ployed in the Offices of Belding Bros.
& Co., has associated himself with the
firm and will handle the sales end of
the business. He began in the new
work Tuesday morning. Ames & I'm.
ger are certainly fortunate in secur-
ing Mr.. Hoyt to represent them to
buyers. He is a man of
integrity, and will correctly repres-
ent anything he has to offer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
DISTRICT SCHOOL is
PYTHIAN'S LAST EVENT

The Pythian Sisters had most en-
joyable time at meeting held Mon
day evening. 1t was the last meeting
before the summer shutdown and
the committee in charge made the
meeting one worth while. One of the
leading features Of the entertainment
was the staging Of district school.
George Williams was the schoolmas-
ter, which alone speaks originality
and fun for the event. Fourteen peo-
pie took part in the school exercises,
and all the offerings were typical Of
the pioneer rural halls of learning.
Following refreshments the party
enjoyed the evening by dancing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
Red Cross Week
4 Proclamation
p,, ybc Coner,or
By the GoOernor

designated the of June 18th to h Red
which
and depend
the
to
will members the Red the fighting
of
the to
need whh
trutha of
prise andd o h
ALBERT SLEEPER the State Michigan
al
to o o worthy
E.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
LARGE POPPIES PLEASE
LAUNDRY VISITORS

Poppies of unusual size and hav-
ing more than the ordinary coloring
were brought to the Silk City Laun-
dry from Greenville last week. by Mr..
Lincoln, one of the proprietors. The
blossoms were possibly nine inches
across. The petals of the flowers
were of a delicate red and orange.
Inside they were splattered with jet
black spots about half an inch in dia-
meter. The center of the flowers
were of rich velvety colors, ranging
from deep violet to almost yellow.
The poppies caused much comment
among people who visited the laundry
during the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
BELDING SAVINGS BANK
HAS LIBERTY BONDS

The Belding Savings Bank still has
few Liberty bonds in fifty and one
hundred dollar denomination for dis
tribution. Early in the call the bank
ordered $4,000 in bonds to accommo-
date its customers. They were most
ly in $50 and 500 denominations. At
the time the issue was closed upward
of $1,000 had been sold. Although
the issue was vastly oversubscribed,
the bank expects to receive the whole
amount ordered. Many people who
were unable to take them when of
fered can now be taken care of by
the bank.
Your patriotism should be equal to
at least one bond. Call and get it.
Payments can be arranged easily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
ST0RK FOLLOWS IN WAKE
OF BElDING MANS AUTO

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Memo, residents
OF the first ward, are proud over the
arrival of a fine daughter.
The Portland Review says of the
event:
Luckily, Cyril Memo, of Belding,
has two seats in his automobile.
"Mr. and Mrs. Memo drove to Port
land a few days ago to visit Mrs.
Meno's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Simons, who live on Ed. LaSelle's
place.
"Soon after their arrival a tele-
phone call was sent to DR.. +. w.
Martin and next morning he report
ed the birth of daughter.
Both Mrs. Memo and the child are
doing well and the machine will carry
three passengers back to Belding, in.
stead of two"