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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Fall Opening Days, is the topic for
the Lloyd news story this week. Mr..
Lloyd has something vital to say this
week to Banner readers and he says it
in a most emphatic, straightforward
way. To carry his message to Ban
ner readers Mr.. Lloyd selected ma
terial from the special advertising
service handled by the Banner ex-
clusively.
The advertisement, besides being
exceedingly attractive, is an excellent
sample Of the wonderful service the
Banner is able to give all advertisers
in its columns. The most able adver-
tising experts claim it is the best SER
vice in the United States. Very few
weekly papers are able to offer II to
advertisers. -
You miss a most important part Of
the Banner this week If you fail to
Gee Lloyd's advertisement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
BUSINESS COLLEGE
OFFERS 0PPGaTUNITy

The Michigan Business and Normal
College, whose announcement appears
in this issue of the Banner, offers
some fine opportunities to young peo-
pie entering business. In the an
nouncement this week Mr.. Argu-
bright tells of numerous instances
where young men and women have
been placed in excellent positions,
with handsome salaries, following a
short course in the college.
The advertisement of the Michigan
Business and Normal college is of
particular value to anyone wishing to
enter business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
NEW HOME OFFICE TO
BE DEDICATED OCT. 2

The Woman's Benefit Association
will dedicate their new home Office
building at Port Huron, Tuesday, Oct.
2. The Maccabees all over Michigan
are making elaborate preparations for
the event. Delegates will be sent
from almost every subordinate lodge
to witness the big ceremonies.
The new home building is a COM
manding structure built on the waters
edge and presenting heavy impress
sive front to the city. Heavy marble
pillars command the entrance to the
spacious front porch. Corinthian
style of architecture Is featured in
the handsome structure.
Belding will send representatives
to Port Huron for the dedication ex-
ercises.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
GOOD REVENUE FROM
CHICKENS AND BUTTER

Joseph Mendlik was in the city from
his small farm near Chadwick Satur-
day. He has made quite a business
during the past year of raising chick
ems and selling butter and eggs. Last
fall he housed a flock of 80 chickens
but on account of sickness he and his
wife could not attend them as care
fully as they should have been. Chick
en- hawks have made raids on them
and he saws some came to their death
under automobile wheels from wild
riders. But Notwithstanding the bad
luck he sold 511 dozen eggs receiving
29 cents a day, and also raised l67
chicks. =
Mr.. Mendlik has a good cow and al
so sold butter to, the amount of $77.18.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Next Sunday morning Rev. P. Ray
Norton will preach his first sermon
in the Central Methodist church to
which he has recently been assigned
the pastorate. 1t is understood he
will not arrive in the city until Sat-
urday.
Rev. Norton has enjoyed the high
est success in his work at South Hav-
en- and leaves the charge there
stronger than when he went to the
place four years ago. The local
church is being, congratulated on OBJ
tanning his services to succeed Rey.
Doty. In speaking of the change
from South Haven to Belding the pap
err of the former city said:
REV. Mr.. Norton has served in
South Haven for four years in which
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
SECRETARY PUFFER AT
TENDS NATIONAL MEET

Secretary #. A. Puffer of the
board of commerce went to Chicago
Saturday to remain for several days
to attend a meeting of the National
Association of Commercial Organiza-
ton secretaries. The meeting will
be addressed by many notable COM
merce secretaries on topics of general
interest. The sessions were held Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week.
While in Chicago Mr.. Puffer will
transact some business connected
with the local board.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
SON OF
JAMES CAIN DIES

yern Edward Cain, the one-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Cain
died Sunday night at $3.50 o'clock,
having been sick about three weeks
with cholera infantum. The remains
were taken to Weidman Tuesday for
burial, after a brief service at the
house.
The little boy was bright and ac-
tive lad and the parents are greatly
saddened by their loss. This is the
second son which death has claimed
and their babies now lay side by side
in the grave yard at Weidman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
new MANUAL TRAINING
TEACHER BEGINS WORK

Lee Nicholas, the new manual
training teacher who took the work
allotted to III. H. Harrison,
is starting the work off in the schools
with dispatch. Nicholas comes from
Lawrence and is enthusiastic over the
outlook. The only discouraging thing
relative to Mr.. Nicholas work here
is the fact that he is Of draft age, has
been examined and passed for the
next call to Uncle Sans army.
Should Mr.. Nicholas be permitted
to continue the work here he will give
the students of the manual training
class some excellent training.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

time he and his wife have built them
selves very substantially into the life
of the church and community in both
of which fields they leave a host Of
friends to wish them success in the
new field at Belding. They came to
a strong church and leave it stronger
and ready to welcome Rev. Mr.. Peat
ling who comes with good record of
achievement in his previous parishes.
"The transfer of Rev. Mr.. Norton
means change in the pastorates Of
three of the older Protestant churches
here within few months"
Rev. Norton should have the hearty
cooperation not only Of his own
church people but also of the whole
citizenship of the city and commun-
fly. No doubt he will enjoy this as
n reality
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
UPS0N AND YOUNG WON
PURSES AT STATE FAIR

L. c. Upson and Phil Youngs al
lowed their pride for rivalry in horses
to command their actions last week
and each of them entered a, horse in
the races at the West Michigan State
Fair. Youngs' horse, SD, took third
place in the 2:16 pace on Wednesday.
Upson was more fortunate and drew
first place in the 2:14 trot on the same
day. The race was not finished We'd
nesday, one heat being run on Thurs
day. On Friday Upson's same horse,
LC, won third place.
Both men are satisfied with their
success at the big meet. Cash re-
ceipts more than paid all expenses and
they had plenty of fun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
LOCAL BANK PROVIDES
VACATION TAX FUNDS

The burden of taxpaying time is
felt by almost everyone. Those not
burdened with it sometimes find it
difficult to raise money for vacation
trip. This i,; is al made i,,u1s. easy for you 20
Peoples Savings bank. This bank
offers sane, easy way to provide
funds for either taxes or vacations.
Read about the plan in their an
nouncement this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
Wives Will Join Husbands

Miss Belle Bush of this city was
married last week Tuesday in Ionia
to Carr Owens, who was home on a
furlough from Waco, Texas. Mr..
Owens is member of Co. E and it is
expected that Mrs. Owens, together
with Mrs. Charles King of this city,
whose husband is also member of
the same company, will go south lat
er to join them. ssfr ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
CEMENT WORK AT
LIBRARY Is FINISHED

The cement work around the Beld-
ing library building has been COM
pleted and it is fine piece of con-
struction, rejecting much credit on
the contractor, +. S. Chase, who did
the work.
The grounds are now being graded
under the direction of A. NJ. Glass,
who estimates that it will require
eleven hundred loads of dirt for the
filling and grading.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
SCHOOL LIFE WAS
STARTED IN BANNER

Readers of the Banner are re-
quested to turn to the section of the
paper known as "School Life" and see
the clean, spicy news of the schools to
be found there. "School Life" was
originated and planned by the manage
ment of the Banner four years and a
half ago. The feature was started
because the, Banner realized that the
schools deserved good efficient rep
resentation and that the patrons of
the schools were anxious to hear from
the institution each week.
After School Life" was started
here it was initiated in several other
papers of the state. AS this feature
became attractive to our readers and
was improved, so the same features in
other papers were improved. But the
Banner started the feature, and has
kept it going to the satisfaction of the
school patrons, the students and fac
ulty. "School Life" will take on new
features the coming year and will be
worth reading each week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
SECOND CALL OF DRAFT
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

County Clerk George w. Moulton,
who is also chairman of the local
board for the selective draft, states
that the second contingent will not
be called October 3 as originally
scheduled Chairman Moulton has
not been informed just when the call
will be made. The withdrawal of the
date was made necessary because of
the inability of the officials at Camp
Custer to handle the additional men.
The date of call will be announced
as soon as ascertained.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
THE ETUDE CLUB
CONFERS H0NORS

The Etude club, consisting of
members of Mrs. Skahen's piano
class, met Friday afternoon at the
home of their teacher.
The first half hour was devoted to
the study of theory of music and was
followed by an interesting sketch of
the life of Robert Schumann.
Duets furnished material for the
sight-reading contest in which vote
of the class gave honors to Martha
Evans and Dorothy Conant, Beatrice
Ayres and Mary Deere.
Refreshment were served the class
at the close of the session.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
Is Confined To House

Fred A. Washburn has been confin-
ed to his house for the past ten days
nursing a very disagreeable car
buncle located on the back of his
neck which has caused him consider
able trouble. Careful treatment of the
affliction, however, will undoubtedly
overcome the difficulty and he expects
to get out again soon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

the parsonage last Friday evening at
7:30 o'clock by Mr.. John l.. Wood
and Miss Martha Adrian of Ronald
township. Mr.. Wood had a marriage
license with him also, and when the
happy couple departed after the
ceremony uniting their hearts they
were Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Wood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
FAREWELL RECEPTION
GIVEN T0IHE DOTYS

Rev. and Mrs. w. f. Doty, pastor
of the Central Methodist church for
the last four years, we're given a pub
lie farewell reception in the church
Tuesday evening. Because of the
limited time and the committees in
ability to find out just when Mr.. and
Mrs. Doty would be at home, as Ella
borate plans could not be made. as
the members desired.
The church was tastefully decorat-
ed with goldenrod and frost flowers,
Old Glory holding prominent place.
A short program of vocal and instru-
mental music, readings and talks was
given. Rev. Doty, in his parting word
to the members, spoke very touching
ly and with sincere feeling of the
years of pleasure he and his family
had had in Belding. His parting
message will long be remembered by
his congregation.
Refreshments of punch and waters
were served following the program
and then all the people marched
around the church clasping hands and
singing, "Blest Be The Tie That
Binds"
Final farewells followed the pre-
arranged program. Rev. and Mrs.
Doty and Son. William, will remain
warm in the hearts of Belding peo-
pie. They left for their new charge
in Lansing this Wednesday morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
Learned Printers Trade AZ Years Ar,

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G. Bailey and
two sons of Belding spent the latter
part of the week with their Port
land relatives. Charley learned the
printers trade in Portland when his
uncle, Joseph Bailey, owned the
Observer. 1t -,vas az years ago that
he began setting type and he has
worked at the business continuously
since that time. He has a responsible
position as foreman of the Banner
Printing company at Belding, having
been located there several years. Mr..
and Mrs. Bailey have a son, Clar-
.ence, who is with the troops in
France.--Portland Review.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

A slight change in the railroad
time table went into effect Monday.
Only one train is effected by it, how
ever. The morning train to Grand
Rapids leaves at 1887 o'clock, in
stead Of 1Q;42.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

= Notice
Strong's cider mill will run Tues
day and Thursdays. Those wishing
sweet cider see either Art Strong or
Herb kegan. 18-2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
E. MAIN STREET BRIDGE
TO HAVE NEW FLOOR

The river bridge at the east end Of
Main street will receive, within few
weeks a new floor. The material to
be used is Kreolite, just like the one
at the west end of Main street The
contract for building the new floor has
been let to the Standard Engineering
Compank of Toledo.
The contracting company is al
Lowed & sixty Y days yd to complete saeo the s work
job. Work will begin on the improve
ment as soon as materials arrive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
West Otisco Farmers Club

The West Otisco Farmers club will
hold their next meeting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cronk on the
evening of October A. All members
are requested to be present if pos
sible. Refreshments will be sand
wiches, doughnuts and coffee.
The program will be as follows:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

Having sold my farm ] offer fol
sale two acres Of potatoes. .280, shock.
corn, beans and other crops.
c. w. Allison, r. r. 2.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26
Public Meetings

Rev. Joseph Slatterly will speak in
the tent on North Bridge street every
night until Saturday.
Special meetings for women Satur-
day afternoon, admission 10e.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

The topic for the evening will be:
"The best method of Selecting and
Starting Seed Corn" Leaders, Geo.
Hall and Walter Reeves.
Martha Hall,
Corresponding Sec'y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-26

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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
TINE GARD
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company

Effective June l, 1917,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given. That the
county court will consider bids for
the electrical fixtures for the new
courthouse which is being erected at
Grants Pass. Oregon, according to
plans and specifications on file in the
Office OF the county clerk. at Grants
Pass. Oregon. and at the office Of
Il. u. McClaran, architect. 525 Lum-
Der Exchange building, Portland.
Oregon.
All bids must be filed on or before
12 O'Clock, noon. OF the 10th day Of
July. 1917. and certified check OF
s per cent OF the amount Of the
bid must accompany the same. made
payable to Z. l.. Coburn, county
clerk.
The court reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids or award the
same to the best interests OF the
county.
BY order OF the county court OF
Josephine county, Oregon.
q. L. COBURN,
County Clerk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
TO EXCHANGE
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given, that the
county court will consider bids for
the construction Of that portion OF
the Pacific highway commencing In
Section Four and running easterly
from Station 20S to the Jackson
county line. said road to be cleared,
graded and culverts constructed, ac-
cording to specifications on file in
the Office OF the county clerk. as pre-
pared by the state engineer and all
work to be under the supervision OF
the state highway engineer.
All bids must be filed on or before
10 o'clock a. m. on the eth day OF
July, 1917, and a certified check Of
5 per cent OF the amount Of the bid
must accompany the same.
The court reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids or award the
contract according to the best inter.
ests Of the county.
BY order Of the county court Of
Josephine county, Oregon.
l01 e. l.. COBURN. clerk,
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

Notice Is hereby given that the
county superintendent Of Josephine
county, Oregon. will hold the regular
examination OF applicants for state
certificates at Grants Pass, Oregon,
as follows:
Commencing Wednesday, June 27,
1917. at Q o'clock a. m. and con-
tinuing until Saturday, June 80,
1917, at 4 o'clock p. m.
Wednesday Forenoon
Y. S. History. Writing (Penman-
ship). Music. Drawing.
Wednesday Afternoon
Physiology. Reading, Manual
Training, Composition, Domestic
Science, Methods in Reading, Course
OF Study for Drawing, Methods of
Arithmetic.
Thursday Forenoon
Arithmetic, History OF Education,
Psychology, Methods in Geography,
Mechanical Drawing, Domestic Art,
Course Of Study for Domestic Art,
Thursday Afternoon
Grammar, Geography, Stenography,
American Literature. Physics, Type
writing. Methods in Language. The.
sis for Primary Certificate.
Friday Forenoon
%Theory and Practice. Orthogra'
ply (Spelling), Physical Geography
English Literature, Chemistry, Ply
steal Culture.
Friday Afternoon
School Law, Geology, Algebra
Civil Government,
Saturday Forenoon
Geometry, Botany.
I Saturday Afternoon
General History. Bookkeeping.
%The source for questions II
Theory and Practice will be taker
from "The Normal Child and Pri
mary Education" ny Gesell.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
Standard makes Of
Typewriters
For sale or rent
McIntyre's Garage
sos South 9Th Street
British Museum Dome.

The reading room of the British mu.
scum IL crowned by spacious dome,
which is about thirty feet wider than
that Of ~. Paul's cathedral. II Is 40
feet In diameter and. with its GOO00
superficial feet OF glass. springs more
than 100 feet IN height. Neither St Pc
ter's at Rome nor Santa Maria nt Flor
ence In match to II. II II larger by
forty.fiye feet than the dome OF the
capitol at Washington. by thlrty-hve
feet than that OF Darmstadt cathedral,
by thirty.fhrcc feet than that Of st.
Sophia, Constantinoplc, and spreads
sixteen feet further than the concave
roof of the tomb Of Mohammed Adj
Shah ut Bijapur.-Londoa Mail.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
BR00KNGS MAINTAINS HIGH LEVEL Of
LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

usually prevailing In municipalities
OF like character.
Wages and Working Conditions
The minimum rate for common la
bor IL $500 per day OF ton hours
nj tho present time In all depart
ments. with usual advance above this
rate for responsible positions.
Tho company operates n saw mill.
Logging camp. railroads, wharyes and
shipping: runs lts own line Of steam
ora TO California points.
Requirements Applicants Must Full.
fill
No man over 80 years OF age will
be employed.
Before entering our employ. each
and every applicant will be obliged
to pass an examination by the com
pany's physician and satisfy him as
to physical condition.
Married men must work for tho
company At least 30 days before they
VIII be permitted 10 bring their fam
lilies. In order that both parties may
be satisfied as 10 conditions and abil-
ity.
No liquor is permitted In the
town; parties found intoxicated will
be summarily discharged.
General
We desire 10 build up q commun-
Ity OF sober. thrifty. industrious mon
with families. and such will be given
the preference In the matter Of en-
ployment ut all times.
There Ia plenty OF continuous em-
ployment here for n large number
OF active. sober men In practically all
classes OF work. and any parties
meeting these requirements can feel
assured OF employment on reporting
here.
The company invites correspon-
dencc from parties Interested. and
further information can be obtained
from NJ. Jordan and other stage
operators at Grants Pass or r. q.
Lung. Medford. f
This point is reached by auto stage
from Grants Pass via. Crescent City.
at the present time consuming about
nine hours for tho TRIP.
tAdv.) G. AND o. LUMBER CO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
Classified Advertising


FOR SALE--12 one-year-old white
wyndotte hens. 81 each. Inquire
OF G. q. Gillette. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26
Drooklngs. Oregon.

Brookings. Oregon
To the Public
On account OF the many letters
we have boon receiving from parties
In this and other localities. We have
deemed II boat TO set out In an open
ietter tho conditions OF living. en-.
ploymen, and recreation that sur.
round tho employees OF this company
Location. Climate and General
Surrounding
Tho town OF Dro0kingH and the
manufacturing plant are located on
u plateau about 100 fec, above ocean
level and running from tho shore
line back about threc-quartera Of q
mile, Unlike most saw mill towns.
tho site IN rolling bench land. free
from stumps and slashinsn. The eli
mate 10 mild, Snowfall Is u rarity.
and during the summer monthu the
weather IL that OF u beach resort.
In the winter the temperature is
moderate.
The Wow OF tho ocean. beach and
surroundings In beautiful.
A good public school Ia provided
for all grades; moving picture thea
tre with seating capacity Of 800
with two weekly shows: general
store carrying n large stock at rea-
sonable prices. also a we'll equipped
hospital Ia provided for employees and
families. and is In charge OF n first
class phyaician and surgeon with
trained nurse In attendance.
Living Accommodations
For single mon there is q large
hotel provided with showers and
other facilities. with table board that
is unesoelicd in It's line,
In addition. comfortable bunk
houses are provided 10 take care OF
excess OF single men over and above
tho accommodations provided In the
hotci. Rate Of board 6.e5 per week.
lodging zoe and up, according to ac-
computations.
For married. men comfortable
houses are provided with rents rang
Ing from 50 per month and up. ao'
eording TO type selected; water. light
and wood extra at nominal rates.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-26

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