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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
ANOTHER CHAUTAUQUA
ASSURED FOR BELDING
Guarantors Faced Deficit Because
Citizens Did Not Cooperate
This Year

Belding will have another chautau-
qua next year. This was finally de-
cided Monday night when a count of
the pledge cards for next years tick
cts numbered about five hundred and
thirty. The men, who usually back
the propositions of permanent good
to the community, again signed the
guarantee contract that will make
the next assembly possible. : The
pledge cards showed the willingness
of the signers to cooperate with the
committee in putting the next one
over" a
A most deplorable feature of the
chautauqua this year, and in fact the
only regretable one, was the fact that
citizens generally did not support the
public-spirited men who signed the
guarantee last year, by buying tick
cts of them. The committee was
compelled to make up a deficit,
whereas final figures showed that
more money was taken in than ever
before. Had these same people who
paid three and four dollars in single
admissions been public-spirited
enough to buy season tickets at $3.50
of the guarantors, no deficit would
have materialized,
1t is an utter shame that the very
people whom. the guarantors were
trying most to benefit ignore their
generosity and bought tickets or paid
single admissions at the gate. Chau-
tauquas are distinct benefit, every
one knows they are, but such disre-
gard of the liberal acts of real Beld-
ing boosters will not always rebound
to the advantage of the people whom
it is the guarantors desired to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
HOTEL BELDING
PASSES ANNIVERSARY

Last Saturday was the twenty-ninth
al niversary of the opening of Hotel
Belding. Dinner was served for the
first time TO the travelling public on
that date and w. p. Hetherington as
proprietor and Thomas Bracken as
clerk were in charge. They had been
very busy for several weeks after the
building was completed in getting the
rooms settled and the furnishings
placed.
Among the names appearing on the
register that day, August IL, 1888,
are: w. S. Belding, Baltimore; H. H.
Belding and wife and H. II. Belding,
ir., Chicago; Mrs. Mary Belding, w;
S. Cutler, AL. Eager, G. w. Ellis and
wife, Philadelphia; Lewis Ellis and
wife, c. ID. Ellis and wife, F. A.
Washburn and wife, b. F. Hall and
c. ]. Hall.
Main and Bridge streets and the
hotel corners was a pretty lonesome
place in those days compared with the
present activity, but rain or shine,
dull times or occasional lively days,
the hotel service and accommodations
were kept in first-class shape and re-
fected great credit on the manager
and owners.
The above cut was the first one
made of the building and has been in
possession of the Banner since its
establishment here shortly after the
hotel was opened Mr.. Bracken still
remains in the office but Mr.. Hether-
ington has retired from its manage
ment and f. W. Dunham has become
the popular host in his stead.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
ARE LOOKING FOR
GEORGE GRESSINGER

What has become of George Gres-
singer, and where can he be located ?
is now worrying the express com
pany.
Until recently he was local agent
here, but recently he disappeared and
a checking up of the books by the
company's auditor, disclosed a short
age of about $500.
1t is stated that Gressinger became
somewhat unsteady during his short
residence here and the carnival at
fractions at Greenville a few weeks
ago proved his undoing. 1t is said
he has a wife and one child, who are
now in Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

The funeral service over the re-
mains of Mrs. ID. w. Belden, which
was held at her late home Sunday af-
ternoon, was attended by very
large number Of friends and also by
the Daughters of Rebekah of which
order she was a most loyal member.
Rev. w. f. Doty, her pastor, preach
ed the sermon and the remains were
taken to the Orleans cemetery for
burial under the auspices of the or
der. Her sister from Careywood,
Idaho arrived in time to be present
at the service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
Is Rack From Seattle

Charles Hanks of Seattle, Washing
ton, is visiting at the home of his
father, Eli Hanks, his brother, Percy
Hanks, and renewing old acquaint-
ances in this vicinity. Mr.. Hanks
was former Otisco boy and went west
ten or eleven years ago, finally land
ing in Seattle and soon obtained a
good situation in the employ of the
government in the post Office there.
He is one of the assistants in the de-
partment which handles the outgoing
mail.
Hugh Martin, son of DR.. Martin, al
so Belding boy, is in one of the de-
partments.
Mr.. Hanks is on a vacation and ex-
poets to return during the summer.
This is his first visit home since leav-
ing for the west. He has made some
investments in real estate in several
places there and will undoubtedly
realize handsomely on the rise in
value.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
WAS HOME FROM
GREAT LAKES CAMP

f. Sidney Washburn of the Great
Lakes Training station, Illinois spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Washburn. Mr.. Wash
burn is now one Of the instructors at
the rife range.
Mr.. Washburn wore his uniform and
was looking exceedingly well, camp
life and the training for action SEEM
ing to agree with him, having taken
on the tan color, the vigor and military
bearing of real soldier. His many
friends were pleased to give him the
hand shake of welcome and God speed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
!. -
Local Red Gross
Workers "A ffsnfion!

Supplies, sewing and yarn for
knitting socks have been received
by the local branch from the coun-
ty chapter. This means work will
begin at once and the local com
mittee have made arrangements
as follows for women who desire
to do Red Cross work with head
quarters at the city hall on the
second floor; First ward women
will meet Thursday afternoon,
August %; second ward women,
Friday afternoon, August "a and
third ward women, Monday after
noon, August 20. Hours are from
2:30 to 500 O'clock. A competent
chairman will be in charge of all
work.
Every woman is requested to
bring scissors, needles and Thin
bles; also basting thread. Work
also will be carried on at the dor
mitories in the same manner. This
will enable all women of our city
to take part in the Red Cross
work. tltss
The Tuesday evening class will
not meet until further notice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
MISS MAY Valentine
ACCOMPLISHED LEADER

The chautauqua audience of Friday
evening were much gratified at the
rare ability shown by Miss. May
Valentine, conductor of the orchestra
which assisted in the production of
the "Mikado." Miss Valentine is a
dynamic director and is rapidly gain
ing wide recognition. She also di-
rected the orchestra in its recital Of
the afternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
William Rankin Young

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Fisher
message announcing the birth Of a a
son, August 2, to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
r. Young Of Leslie, Mich. The grand
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher has been
named William Rankin Young and
both parents and grandparents are
happy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
ENTRANCE PILLARS TO
CITY PARK COMPLETE

The pillars for the entrance to
Riverside park are finished. They
stand about seven feet high and are
constructed of selected field stone.
The stones are dressed and sized to
fit special places in the pillars and
are also placed according to color.
On the tops Of the pillars are heavy
concrete caps which are further
adorned with large light globes ex-
tending above the caps.
The new pillars give the park
distinctive look and are of special
benefit to tourists who become lost
in passing through the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
RUSSELL FAMILY
HELD THEIR ANNUAL
REUNION THURSDAY
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
PEOPLE THERE. LEONARD
CLARKE NEW PRESIDENT

The Russell reunion was held at
Baldwin lake on Thursday, August 8,
with an attendance of one hundred
and twenty. Besides those present
from Belding and Greenville, decend-
ents of Josiah. Russell were there
from Grand Rapids, Alto, Caledonia,
lac, Crystal, Battle Creek, Detroit,
Chattanooga, Tennessee and Fillmore,
New York.
The day was spent by the old peo-
pie in visiting, and by the young ones
in boat riding and bathing. At IL
o'clock they were called to order,
when L. McCloud of Bradley reunit-
ed in the holy bands of matrimony
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sanburn of
Grand Rapids and he made the knot
so tight that it will never be broken
in this life. The bride looked beau
tiful draped as she was with some
some's old lace curtains, while he had
on just common clothes. At one
o'clock a chicken pie dinner was serv-
ed, after which a business meeting
was held. Resolutions on the death
of Mrs. Julia Varnun of Vassar and
Wilson Phillips of Belding were
adopted and placed on record, they
being the two members who died dur
ing the past year. Leonard Clarke of
Howard City was elected president
and Miss De Eta Briggs of Green
vile, secretary and treasurer. At a
late hour in the afternoon the meet
ing adjourned to meet again the sec
ond Thursday in August, 1918.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
ReIdinp Bird club

A meeting of the Belding Bird club
will be called at the council rooms Of
the city hall on Saturday night, Au-
gust Is, at 500 o'clock. Whether
this is to be the last meeting of the
Belding Bird club depends on the at
tendance at same by the members.
If it is the wish of the members TO-
allow this club to die a natural death,
they will signify same by not attend
ing this meeting
/. L. Hubbell, President.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
George Menkee In HOSPITAL

A letter from their son George re-
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Menkee
states he is in the camp hospital in
Texas laid up with a broken leg.
While out walking with other COM
rades he tripped in some manner and
fell fracturing a bone slightly which
will undoubtedly lay him off duty for
a short time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
Receiyed Yaluable Newspaper

Capt. ID. G. Crawford has received
from his daughter, Miss Daisy Craw-
ford of New York, a copy of the
Public Ledger of Philadelphia, con-
tanning facsimile Of the letter writ
ten by the German emperor to Presi-
dent Wilson in 1914 through Ambas-
sador Gerard, stating that Belgian
neutrality had to be violated for
strategic reasons. The letter was
given out officially Monday by the
state department in Washington and
is in Wilhelm's own hand writing.
Mr.. Crawford's daughter is now on
a trip in the Catskill mountains.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
LITTLE REAL ESTATE
AGENCY MAKES DEAL

Thomas Doyle has traded his for
ty-acre farm located just east of the
city, to Fred Boyer for the latter's
residence on South Pleasant street.
The deal was made through w. E..
Little of Sandell's Bank.
Mr.. Boyer will do some improving
around the property. He does not
expect to occupy it himself at least
until later date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
w. M. FO0TE is STATE
FACTORY INSPECTOR

William M. Foote left Friday for
Grand Rapids, he has been appointed
by the Governor as State Inspector Of
factories, workshops, hotels and stores
and has begun work in connection with
the duties of the Office. Mr.. Foote is
well qualified for the place, while a
resident Of this city he was supervisor
of the first ward for number Of
years.
Mr.. Foote has been in the city this
week in the discharge of his duties.
His territory covers Ionia and Kent
counties.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
WALTER Bliss GOES
TO TRAINING CAMP

Rev. w. A. Bliss received word
Tuesday from his son, Walter Bliss,
then in Grand Rapids, who recently
visited here, that he had been accept
ed for the second officers training
camp at Fort Sheridan to be opened
there August 81. With others who
have been thus chosen he will report
at the camp on that date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
Sunday School Picnic

The Baptist Sunday school will hold
its annual picnic at Long Lake Satur-
day of this week. Members of the
church, Sunday school and their
friends are invited to go. Those de-
string conveyance TO the lake meet
at the Baptist church at eight o'clock
a. m. ...@..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
Raised Red SunfloMers

James Mclean, plumber at the T.
Frank Ireland hardware, has hand
some bed of red sunhowers. They
do not grow as rank as the common
variety and have more blossoms to the
stalk. The flower is about three
inches in diameter. The petals are
almost entirely red. The center of
the flower resembles that of daisy.
The seeds were sent to Mr.. Nc
Lean from his old home in southern
Illinois.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15
Drove Through IRON Washington

Mr. Wa1ns SaS MRS Keensy oay H. Of kesney Tsyn ana
washington. Was % are Visiting ms relatives relatives
and friends here and also in Rock
ford.
Mr.. Keeney was a former resident
of the city and proprietor of the
Bridge Street meat market. He went
west several years ago and invested
in western land.
Mr.. Keeney and son made the trip
here by auto and took in Yellowstone
Park and other places of interest
along the route, having been three
weeks on the road. Their many
friends in Michigan are pleased to
see them. Wayne drove over from
Rockford Monday and was the guest
of Russell Gals.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Wood of Ma
pie Rapids visited his brothers, Will
lis and Miles Wood, last Saturday.
Miss Alys Caverley and John Dehn
motored to Grand Rapids last Sun
day. y4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

The regular meeting of the Belding
Bird club will be held at the city hall
next Saturday evening, August IS.
All members urged to be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

Miss Bessie Peterson spent Sunday
at Esr home in Smyrna.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-15

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
URUGUAYANS WELCOME
AMERICAN SQUADRON

MONTENlnt:u. Uruguay. July IA
The American squadron arrived here nj
4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. II WAS
escorted into the hIrhpr BY Uruguayan
warShips. The president of the COM
mitt"H ar foreign affairs of the cham
Der OF deputies mot tho squadron md
invited tho Officers aud men Ia come
ashore.
Thousands &C persons gathered 20
witness the arrival Of the Americans.
All the larger commercial houses were
closed and business was virtually sus-
pended The city ~ lrnfusrly deco
rated in honor nf the visitors.
The crowd in the streets was So great
that il was difficult To reach tho Amcri-
can legation where r. t.. Jcffrry. the
American minister. and all the other
members Of the DIPLOMATS: corps were
assem- blcl Or. X"rrilln the fnrmnst ~
ator OF Uruguay. made Il speech in
which he said Uruguay and the United
States were born of tho same mother
democracy. The commander al III"
American squadron responded. saying
that in all his years of Scrvic" he had
never met with enthusiasm OF such
warmth or spnntancity. This. he de-
clared. demonstrated that Uruguay WAS
animated by democratic spirit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
u. S. In AGREEMENT
WITH ALLIED NATIONS

Paris. July l@.-Franccsco Niui,
former Italian minister of agriculture.
who is a member of the Italian mis-
sion which has just returned from the
United States. made the following
statement TO the Petit PariSicn on his
way through Paris 10 Rome:
THE United States is firmly re-
solved to assist the entente financial
~. The agreement in that regard is
complete Difficulties arise wien We
come TO the question Of organizing
methods Of collaboration between the
United States and the entente nations
in respect Of food and frelghts. 1t is
question OF creating an enormous
organization which gives rise to inl-
tial uncertainties that are quite COM
prehensiblc.
One thing is certain--the United
States has full consciousness Of its
responsibilities. That being the case.
it will finds the means Of reCOncilin6
the needs OF the allies. which are pri-
marily economic, with its desire TO
give us military assistance. The diff
ticulty in bringing this about is the
matter Of tonnage
The agreement among the allies l.
perfect. No divcrgcncy Of views has
ever occurred between their repre-
sentatives and the United States.
There are discussions, even divisions,
in regard 10 questions Of detail but
in general the union is perfect"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13

department today against at,ributing too
much impOrtanC" Ia icrmany'S threat
rn"d political uphrnval. Tho apparent
passing ofT OF the crisis into merely All
internal shakeup confirmed semi official
estimates yesterday. and led Mr.. Polk IL
summarize tho departments attitude AS
follows:
at is NOT we'll IN cXHECnratn tho req
meaning Of 'i"rmanys internal strife
OF her foreign policies or on her efforts
in hc war Any changes TINT may TAXA
Place there would ht much more import
ant if they nffcrtcd the military rather
than tho civilian. II They reached mcn
like ilindcnhurG and i.udcn"rft. for IN
stance.
Mr. Polk pointed To the Wow Of the
London Press, which attaches very little
hut internal importance I" the crisis
now an and TO the fHct that the latest
ucws from Germany indicated an easing
nj the situation al ;h" way through and
the probable continuance OF most Of tho
present government.
The presence in Washington Of former
Charge Grew from Berlin and Vienna.
end T. :. ,iraut-Smith. from Vienna.
gives III" government n very good means
OF valuing news from Germany and
Austria.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
SUSPICIOUS NEGRO
is NOT REGISTERED
Detectives hold Suspect Who Acted
Strangely in Attempt to Purchase
Revolver.


Robert N'hatUu. u Jacksonville (Fla)
negro. rushed into n Second ward pawn
shop yesterday and wanted In buy a
revolver quick. He acted as though he
were partially drunk or dony.
THAT fellow will be the death OF me
yet" he told the ahoD keeper. Il want
10 get q gun right away"
Suspicious OF the negro. the pawn
shop keeper refused to sell the man q
gun and Detectives Dave Cleary and Joe
Schlick soon had tho. negro under ar
rest on Il charge Of being n suspicious
character. They believe that In his
condition he had determined TO kill some
one. although they have not been able To
learn that he had trouble with any
body here.
Upon making an investigation. tho
detectives learned last evening that the
negro. who Is but % years old. is NOT
registered. He told them no was cX
cmpt from registration because of III"
loss OF q thumb and two or three fin
gers. That. however. does not exempt
him from registration and his case will
be called TO the attention Of the fed
cral authorities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
EPISCOPAL DAY At
THE PARK, JULY 10

The Episcoralians Of the Wheeling
district will hold their annual outing
at Wheeling park Thursday. July -. As
this is ono Of the biggest picnics of
former years at the popular pleasure
grounds. the park management is look
ing forward to one OF the biggest
crowds so far this season.
Tho members of the Fourth Street
NJ h Sunday school held their outing
at the park yesterday. but the bad
weather during The morning kept many
away. \ number of the ladies' spent
part OF tho afternoon on the floor OF
the White Palace with their crocheting.
4 number OF private dances will be
held during the next two weeks by
clubs Of Wheeling and vicinity. Tho
Elks will hold one on July l6 and tn"
Consolation club will hold another on
July II. On the 18th the Knights q!
Columbus Eellaire Council. No. leij
will dance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
Sound Kidneys
Save Suffering

Thu hustle and hustle of modern
lite CaUs" weak kidneys. OYcrwork
and worry Invariably create poison
faster han tho weakened kidneys can
hitter il from the blood Pain in IN
back, nervousness, AMI lack of aInhi-
zion arc the first warnings that the
kidneys are inflHmrtt and contested.
and for these conditions Warner. $
safe Kidney and Liver Remedy should
be used for beneficial action. For Au
years this dependable medicine has
proved itself natures provision Tor
mankind against kidney disease and
its Oltimes terrible effects. Here's an
instance Of its remarkable efficacy:
Having. been afflicted with kidney
and liver complaint Tor Il long, time
was induced TO try Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Remedy. and after
using it for time am now well and
strong. | can unquaitiedly state that
this medicine without any doubt saved
my life and ! call conscirntiouSly rec
ummend it TO others similarly az
fic1rd." - Clarence II. White. Battle
Creek. Mich. L. s. \.
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Remedy contains no harmful ingre.
dirnts and should be used when the
kidneys need attention. Al all drug
gistS. Sample sent on receipt Of ten
cents. Warmers Safe Remedies Co.
dept. No. 43l. Rochester, \. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
TO DRAW NUMBERS
Continued from First Page.)

so that rcciStrarts may inform them
selves beforehand Of their respective
numbers. If they do. as soon as word
Of the drawing comes they will know
in just what order IF liability they
stand.
Obviously there will br high mum.
hers drawn for which there are no
corresponding rrgiStrantS in small dis
trictS. Whenever number beyond
the total in any given district comes
Out it will operate as Il blank for that
district. Thus. if the theory works
out evenly. the larger districts will
hc constantly assessed in excess Of the
smaller on Il pro rata basis CORE
spending 10 their size.
The drawing will NOT take place this
week and probably vii! be held some
time during tho week Of July -. &C.
cortling to present indications. Only
"a stalcs have completed the organi.
zalion Of their exemption boards and
the posting Of red ink numbers. The
drawing cannot be held until all
states ar" complete, so that no Jug
Cling Of numbers will be possible.
Tn" n"w .siimaI" at population made
hy tho r"rSuS bureau as u basis f"r tho
draft. it is explained. * MT 81 il" taken
MS n g"nuiu" Indication of tn" actual
Populations and communities. In som"
communities iu,luStria conditions hnv,,
given u city II population much; greater
than it normally ht.; and III other cities
where industrial activities are n n low
"hh the registration failed I" show &c
tuully ur,%S"ut the number which tn,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-13
Still More Wanted for
Officers Training Camps

CHARLESTON. w. Va, July L.
in one week the number OF applica-
tiUns received by Major William Wal
lace. L. 5. a.. for tn" second officers
training camp increased from 15G to
aus As the State is entitled 10 GIG
men in the next training cafnf' AT F0rr
benjamin Harrison. the government
wants l.ooo applications from West
Virginia.
RrCausr July j. falls on Sunday.
Major Wallace has been advised that
lhr tim" for filing applications has
been extended until Monday. July Is.
Men between % and "A years arc
wanted. and The government does not
require previous military experience.
Ii prefers men. however. who have had
experience in handling men.