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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Albert Rich visited his son, Vern
Rich and family, Sunday.
Mr.. and Ms. Ransom Moore en-
Jcrtalned his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fremont More of Elmdale Saturday
night and Sunday
Mrs. Robt. Howe was a Bedding Wis
itor Saturday.
Nh. and Mrs. Howard Noddins spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Yourg.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Patterson and
family attended a family reunion at
Dixon lake Sunday. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Samuel Rhodes
and daughter, Pearl, as far as Green
Vile, where they visited a nephew,
Roy Ritter and family.
Mrs. Guy Glazier and Mrs. Jennie
Lavery visited the latter's mother,
Mrs. lRobt. Howe, Monday.
Mrs. Henry Young was a Saturday
evening visitor at Mrs. Cynthia
DR.. w. A. Wilkinson and family
are enjoying visit with his mother,
who came quite Unexpectedly Monday
night.
Mary and Huldah Christensen are
home from Saranac for their vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Holiday and
son spent Sunday with his parents
near Smyrna. His sister accompani-
ed them home for visit.
Wick Larson was shaking hands
with old friends in Orleans Tuesday
morning.
We hear that Morey Clemnts is
next in line with new Ford.
Everyone is glad to hear that our
sick friends are gaining so rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hoppough
were Sunday afternoon callers at Will
liam Warmers in South Orleans.
Mrs. Ellen Murray enjoyed visit
Thursday with her nieces, Mrs. Ella
Frost and Mrs. Herman Hazlett, of
Ronald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
Take the Loan

Take the Loan
(By Edward Everett Hale)
Come, freemen of the land,
Come, meet the great demand,
True heart and open hand,
Take the loan!
For the hopes the prophets saw,
For the swords your brothers draw
For liberty and law,
Take the loan!
Ye ladies of the land,
As We love the gallant band,
Who have drawn soldiers brand,
Take the loani
Who would bring them what she could
Who would give the soldier food,
Who would staunch her brothers
blood,
Take the loanl
All who saw her hosts pass by,
All who joined the parting cry,
When we babe them do or die,
- Take the loanl
AS we wished their triumph then,
AS we hope to meet again,
And to meet their gaze as men,
Take the loan!
Who could press the great appeal
Of our ranks of serried steel,
Put your shoulder to the wheel,
Take the loan!
That our prayers in truth may rise,
Which we press with streaming eyes
On the Lord of earth and skies,
Take the loan!
written in May, 1861, at the out
break of the Civil War;
Do everything reason tells you to
do-unless conscience vetoes it.
The pessimist never bores us with
his alleged funny stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

The fine summer weather that we
are having is being enjoyed by ev-
erybody. All are hoping it will con-
tinue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Shindorf of st.
Johns are visiting with relatives in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Josephine Shindorf is visiting
with her brother, Peter Blasen, of
Bartonville.
The Sunday guests of Albert Laux
and family were Mr.. and Mrs, Matt
Laux and daughter, Margaret, and
son, James; Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Laux;
Mr.. and Mrs. George She'd and the
formers father, John Scheid.
Leo Schafer and son, Philip, Stacey
Stackpole and Frank Snyder of De-
troit motored out on fishing trip
last Saturday. They returned home
Wednesday with fine catch of fish.
Caroline Engelbert is entertaining
the mumps.
John Ritterstorf and children were
the Sunday guests of his brother,
Henry Ritterstorf and family.
Joe Honson and family motored to
Ionia Sunday.
Mrs. Mike Kemp is numbered
among the sick this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
GRATTAN

Mrs. Mary Ann Malone of Lowell
and a pioneer of Grattan, died very
suddenly at the home of her sister,
Mrs. James Ladner. Funeral service
was held at st. Patrick's churchs in
Parnell and interment was made in
the Parnell cemetery.
Helen, little two-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Donovan under
went an operation on her nose for
adenoids Saturday. DR.. Harrison of
Belding performed the operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Brooks, Mrs.
Kittie Engle, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Brownell and Harold Wood attended
the South high school graduating
exercises at Grand Rapids Friday.
Miss Eloise Brooks was among the
sweet girl graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Anible of Low
ell were the Saturday and Sunday
guests of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Rhodes.
Miss Myrl Lynn Rhodes is home
from Greenville, where she has been
attending school.
Regular meeting of the Grange will
be held Thursday evening, June %.
Emmett, the ten-year-eld son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry Bresnahan fell
through the hay shute in the barn
Sunday, breaking both bones in his
arm. DR.. Lee of Lowell attended
him.
Mrs. Rilla Partridge was taken
seriously i'll Saturday night. DIR.
Little was called and pronounced it
ptomaine poisoning. She is better
at this writing.
The o. r. S. social viii be held with
Supper will be served from p. M,
until all are served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lessiter visited
the latter's parents at Kent City
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plat Rowland Wis
tied their son, Don and wife, We'd
nesday. Miss Edith Rowland stayed
for a weeks visit with her brother
and also visited her grandparents in
Rockford.
DR.. Werner Kitson and wife of
Ionia visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Kitson Sunday. DR.. Kit
son and Dentist Crawford Young left
Tuesday for France, where they will
serve their country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Godfrey and
children cisited at Pete Elkins' Sun
day. In the afternoon they all went
to Rockford to visit their cousin and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter.
Mrs. Mary Written visited her
mother, Mrs. Lucy Stocking Saturday
night and Sunday.
The l.. A. S. will meet with Mrs.
G. M. Spencer Thursday afternoon,
June % for a work aid. The work
will betieing a comfortable and work
ing on aprons.
Mrs. Milo Donovan and daughter
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James McGinnis.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cor
rigan, Monday, June 18, a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mason visited
at VIM. Hessler's Sunday. They also
attended the children's day exercises
in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Bookey were
Sunday dinner guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Foy. Miss
Grace Foy accompanied them home to
visit few days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
First Insertion May 30, I'D
CTA TLr ON MICIIICA NJ uyho ~.

Vt lISJ liScf IiOn NAY on, ~
STATE OF MICHIGAN-The pro-
bate court for the county of Ionia.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles @. Ashby, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of an order made on the twelfth
day of March, A. d. 1917, l shall sell,
at public auction, on Saturday, July
seventh, A. d. 1917, at two o'clock in
the afternoon at the premises here
inafter described, same being house
number 513 South Bridge street in
the City of Bedding in said county,
the interest of the said estate in the
following described real estate, to-
wit: the North forty-two feet (42 ft.)
off lot number eighty (S0) of Broas'
addition to the Village, now City of
Bedding, Ionia County, Michigan, ac-
cording to the recorded plat thereof ;
adso Lot number one hundred and
six (106) of Broas'. Second Addition
to the Village, now City Of Belding,
Ionia county, Michigan, according to
the recording to the recorded plat
thereof.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of
May, A. ID. 1917.
ANNA ASHBY,
Administrative of Said Estate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
CHADWICK

Miss Irene Chadwick is home for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Nash and
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Kim
berly and son went to ST. Louis last
Sunday in Mr.. Nash's auto.
Miss Reva Bolster is working for
Mrs. A. Sherwood of Orleans.
d The Green's Aid met with Mrs. Don
Dean last Wednesday. There were a
large number present and all enjoyed
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tooley and
other friends of Lansing were over
Sunday visitors at Emerson Tooley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Bolster of
Belding were Sunday visitors at Har-
ris Bolster's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20
Inharmonious

What's the matter with them
Twisterino brothers that does the con-
tortion act?" demanded the circus
proprietor. They're always scrappin'
among themselves"
"They can't help it, boss" replied
the manager. "You see, two of 'em
is Germans, one is a Frenchman and
the other one is dago, and every
once in while they git to arguin'
about the war"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Do you know any public officials
who devote their entire time to the
welfare of the public?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

The best jokes told about a man
arethose he never heard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Economy supplies old age with an
easy chair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

1t strikes US some medium could
win undying fame by calling up the
shade of DR.. Tanner and getting his
recipe for fasting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Any man may be justified in blow
ing his own horn, but not in going
on "toot."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

The less said about the age of
women and canned goods the better.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Many would-be poker player made
a mistake in his calling.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Any magazine will gladly accept
your contribution-if it comes in the
form Of subscription.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Speeches. amazement is one OF the
few things that go without saying.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

He who calls all men fools is right
in one instance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

You can't always Judge the dinner
by the price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

The wall flower at ball is often
the only girl present who can bake
bread.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

Few men make their way through
the world on the strength of their
chronological development.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-06-20

The pessimist never bores us with
his alleged funny stories.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
MAN IS FOUND DEAD THIS
 MORNING IN BONNEVILLE

DOUGLAS, Jan. +William Ed wards, aged 3s. died in Boneyville last night. The exact cause of death has not been determined. pr. W. A. Greene will make a post mortem examination this afternoon and report at the coroner's inquest which will be held tomorrow morning at the Fergu- son Undertaking parlors.
 William Collins and Joe Martin, friends of the deceased, reported his death to Coroner D. T. Dunlap this morning. They stated that the three of them slept together last night and when they awoke this morning they found Edwards dead The body bears no marks of violence. It Is reported that the deceased was addicted to the morphine habit and that he had also been drinking heavily. He and his companions came here only a short while ago.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
TO eiSBEE
LAND SELECTIONS
 ON MAMMOTH SCALE

PHOENIX, Jan. 5--With lists of land selections aggregating over 100.- 000 acres, the state land commission has made a record for filing. Seven different state institutions are the beneficiaries of the lists, as follows:
 Schools of mines, 45.20S. 73 acres.
 Agricultural and mechanical col leges. 1s.O64 .s5 acres.
 Normal schools, 14.s51 6s acres.
 Payment of principal and interest on bonds of Yavapai, Maricopa, Coco nino and Pima counties. 49sO 42 acres.
 Schools and deaf and dumb asy- lums, s952 50 acres.
 Legislative, executive and judicial buildings, 41O2 40 acres.
 University purposes. 3O,000 acres.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
NEW GRAZING LAW IS
 PROVING POPULAR

PHOENIX. Jan. S-The new $40 acre grazing homestead law gives promise of being the, means of stimu- lating entries of government land. The bill was signed iast Friday mak- ing it a law. and already number of applications have been received at the land office for entry.
 The officers have been advised by telegraph to receive, but to suspend all applications accompanied by peti- tions for designation of land under the law. until regulations pertaining to the entries are prepared.
 Owing to the vacancy in the office of register, no entries could be made, even in the absence of these instruc- tions. but instead of rejecting them they will be received and filed. The law requires a petition to accompany each application. asking for the desig- nation of the land applied for as be ing subject to entry under the law. The designation has to be made by the secretary of the interior.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
ALFRED FRANKLIN
 IS CHIEF JUSTICE

PHOENIX, Jan. 3-Ladies and gen tlemen of the state of Arizona, there is a new chief justice of the supreme court.
 Associate Justice Franklin has sue ceeded Chief Justice Ross and now the titles are turned around. It is now proper to say Chief Justice Franklin and Associate Justice Ross.
 This is the second time that Justice Franklin has been the chief justice. The position goes to the member of the court whose term expires at the next election. When the first court was organized shortly after the first state election. Justice Franklin hay ing the highest number of votes was chosen the chief justice. at the expira- ticn of his term. Justice Ross be- came the chief justice. serving for two years. Following Chief Justice Franklin Justice Cunningham will be- come chief justice and following his term, Justice Ross will again serve.
 Chief Justice Franklin is from Mari copa county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
CITY COUNCIL MET

The city dads. composed of Mayor Guy C. Welch and Councilmen H. l.. Hutchison, E. A. Hughes, w. G. Gil more and R. Saunders met at the City Hall in regular session Tuesday night and after transactins routine matters, spent the balance of the session checking over city licenses and revis- ing the list. The city ordinances will be codified shortly by the council and several more ordinances are to be
 ssed, one governing traffic and an other sanitation.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
WRINKLES MUST GO 4 NEW BEAUTY SECRET

A wonderful new discovery, re- gently brought to this country by a famous French Beauty Specialist, af- ter being used for several years with brilliant success in Europe, makes 1t now possible for every woman, young, middle-aged or old to remove her wrinkles, completely and quickly.
 Every woman has it in her own hands to possess a beautiful and youthful skin, free from wrinkles and all skin blemishes, no matter how soiled, wrinkled, faded, withered or sallow whether caused by worry hard labor. dissipation. illness, eli mate or age. By using DOCTOR LORRAINE'S MARVELLOUS WRIN- KLE ERADICATOR and following the simple directions which accompany each package, you will substitute skin as clear, firm and smooth as a child's- The results gaine.; are last ing and permanent.
 DR. LORRAINE'S justly ceiebrat- cd WRINKLE ERADICATOR is a combination of the most wonderful in- gredients known to Science, requir- and personal experimenting to perfect lhio thlCicHt gct dDSoiutciy htf 1hlcsS preparation.
 Always the quest Is on for a more beautiful complexion, free from horrid wrinkles. The prompt and positive results obtained by the use of DR. LORRAINE'S WRINKLE ERADICA- TOR is flooding our offices with testi- monials from grateful women, and men 10, who have been made happy by it's use. If you have tried in the past to eliminate your wrinkles, TRY ONCE MORE. This preparation comes to you like a gift from heaven and happy smiles and confidence will replace your mental anxiety and wor- ry.
 A trial will prove it's worth and we positively guarantee results or refund your money. If your druggist cannot supply you order direct from us. send ing stamps, coin or money order.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
T. O. O. F. INSTALL OFFICERS
 AND BANQUET VISITORS

The local order I. O. O. F. No. 5 last night installed their officers for the coming year followed by a smok- CT for the members and their friends, including a number of visitors from other parts of the county.
 The officers installed were as fol lows:
 Noble Grand. George Hughes; Vice Grand, l.. R. Jackson: Secretary. C. B. Murphy. Treasurer: John Perotti, L. s. N. G.. John Bravin; R. S. N. G.. John Giacoma: Conductor. Roger Saunders: Warden, Tony Ciochetti; Chaplain. R. B. Krebs; R. s. s., John Ciochetti: L. S. S., NJ. Haas; R. s. V. G.. F. Nussbaumer: l.. & V. C.. John Ronchetti: Inside Guard, M. F. Calderwood.
 The twenty-five year veteran jewel, purchased by the order some time ago for James Wolfe of Lewis Springs, was presented last night, after which the banquet was enjoyed with coffee sandwiches of all descriptions, and cake. followed by the smokes" The visiting brothers were: John Shook, Pearce: George Henshaw, Floyd Da. yies, D. G. Getchall, H. R. Spauld- ing. Cochise.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
BENSON BOOSTS
 FOR GOOD ROADS

BENSON, Jan. 2-The fastest time of the motorcycle riders over the Ben son short line was hour and 20 min utes. Benson people were elated over the speed shown. according to C. F. Moss.
 Mir Moss. who just returned from Tucson. reported that the newly elect ed Pima county board of supervisors will lose no time in putting the road in frst-class shape from Vail to the Pima Cochise county line.
 The improvement of the road will clip IA miles from the route between Tombstone. Bisbee. Douglas and Tue son and. in addition. the motor driver will be in constant touch with tele- phone. telegraph and express and railroad facilities.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
COUNTY OFFICERS
WANT SALARY INCREASE

CLIFTON, Jan. 3-In conformity with the action taken by other coun- ties of the State. the officers and dep uties of Greenlee county have submit ted to the democratic central commit tee figures of a suggestive raise in their salaries, for the consideration of the committee which will meet next Sunday. The move seems to be a concerted action on the part of the officers and deputies in the various counties of the state for the purpose cf having salaries raised, which are now considered inadequate.
 If the move meets with the approval of the various county central commit tees the matter will be brought to the attention of the legislature in ses- sion next month. Should that body take favorable action on the proposi- ton the law granting the increase would take effect two years hence and insure for the officers then elected the benefit of the raise.
 The recommendatson or rejection of the proposition by the Greenlee coun-  ty central committee will be awaited with interest by the public, as we'll as the outcome in the other counties of the state.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
NIB IN CHRISTMAS
 BOX lMPERils BIsBEE FAMILY

BISBEE, Jan. 4-When Mrs. J. w. sher, wife of a shift boss in the en-
 of the C. & A. company here,
 d the top of Christmas box with
 fife, instead of sliding the top on
 was meant to have been done,
 'aved herself and her Christmas
 .r4s IS from being blown to
 IS. She discovered after in
 cting the box. an elaborately made ernal machine containing a battery ,ud wires which would have been connected by the sliding on of the lid cf the box with four percussion caps 1mbedded in a considerable amount of dynamite.
 The package was addressed to J. ". Fisher and he took it out of the post cffice Christmas day. He took It home and his wife opened it before they sat down to dinner. The return address on the wrapper read, From Joe Kovich. Auburn, Wash"
 Fisher declares he knows of no rsa. son why anyone should desire his death, and can only explain the re- ceipt of the package by saying it must have been sent by some former ern- ploye whom he had discharged frcm the mine.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
TEACHER FACES SERIOUS
 CHARGE AND IS LET OUT

PHOENIX, Jan. 2-Assaulting and mistreating the students, collecting money for athletic equipment that was never accounted for. damaging and mutilating the text books, using vile and obscene language-these were the charges preferred against Frank O. Hermance by the trustees of school district No. and led to his dismissal from the Riverside school after trial by the school board.
 Hermance, 1t is saId denies the charges and is circulating a petition for his reinstatement. It already bears many signatures, but will be without weight to the trustees who have already appointed NJ. T. Phil lips of Chandler to take his place.
 The trustees. D. J. Anderson, J. NJ. Hinkle and T. A. Nelson accused Hermance of being guilty of indecent and suggestive conduct and speech and declare that his services as a teacher in the school are altogether impossible and undesirable. Her nance was given opportunity to re- sign before the charges were brought but upon his refusal, action was taken by the board and a hearing held, the evidence bearing out the allegations they set forth in the complaint Her nance questioned few of the wit nesses but did not take the stand and will unqesticnably appeal the case to the county school superintendent.
 He is alleged to have cruelty whip ped the children and it is insinuated that he was very friendly with the young girls who attended the classes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
MINERS WAGES
 REACH $500 MARK

BISBEE, Jan. 5-The average price of copper for December. according to the Engineering and Mining Journal, was 31.s9 and according to the profit sharing system of wages paid on the sliding scale now in force. miners will draw $500 a day for January and muckers will be paid s5.75. These are the highest wages ever paid min CTS in this country and as more men are employed in the mines here than ever before, this months pay roll will the camp.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07

PHOENIX, Jan. -with the arriv- al last night of the ballots from Green lee county and this morning those from Navajo. all the ballots of the state cast at the recent election have been deposited in the county court house of this couny.
 The monotony of Inspection con tines as usual today. Board No. is stiil on Cochise county. No. 3 finished up Yavapai county yesterday and commenced on Gila- This morn- ing they counted 800 votes from that county. showing a slight gain in favor of Campbell.
 Board No. completed the inspec- tion of the Pinal county votes and Hunt adherents claim a gain in that county.
 Those engaged in the inspection hope to complete the work this week, when it is expected application will be made by the ex-governor for . re- count of sp the ballots.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-01-07
LEVY eRoTHERs'
CASE POSTPONED

DENVER, Jan. 3-Motions attack ing the indictments under which they are held resulted today in postpone ment until Friday of the case of Sam and Max Levy. Denver and Bisbee, Ariz.. brokers charged at Bisbee with misuse of the mails in connection with the closing of their oAlces sev- eral months ago. Counsel for Lew brothers argued that the indictments were insufficient to warrant their re- moval to Arizona to stand trial.