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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
Defamation CONTEST
HERE MARCH 18TH,
Twelve Contestants Will Try For
Prize. Winner Goes to SUBJ
District Meet

Belding High school has joined the
Michigan Oratorical League and will
hold a defamation contest, Friday
evening, March Is. The winners will
represent Belding in the Sub-District
contest, the last Friday in this month.
All twelve contestants are members
of the Freshman or Sophomore class.
The community will find the pro-
gram of great interest. Not only
American patriotism but information
alism is represented in the addresses;
they voice the noblest thoughts of
America, England, France, and Italy.
Another interesting feature will be
the music, among the numbers, sew
eral selections by the Girls Glee club.
The full program will be published in
next weeks Banner, also the place
where the contest will be held.
The following are contestants: !:
Ruth Alberts, Robert Armstrong,
Aileen Armstrong, Arburtle Harris,
James johnson, Harold Mason, Lucille
Parney, Gayla Penton, Alvin Storey,
Alfredo Wells, Abby White and Alice
Wittenbach.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
NEW ORDER IS ON
FlFTY-FIFTY BASIS

The new order which went into eff
feet March 4, requires that all deal
ers in flour must sell on the following
basis: One pound of substitutes with
every pound of flour, potatoes con-
sidered substitute, four pounds po-
tatoes equal one pound other SUBJ
stitutes. All dealers notified Satur-
day afternoon that this rule must be
enforced. All bakers in the state
must use twenty per cent wheat flour
substitutes in making bread and rolls
on and after the above date. All bak-
ers openly disregarding victory bread
rule are subject to having license re-
voked.
Some customers are inclined to
blame the dealer and feel edgeways
toward them for the situation, but
these are war times and the powers
that be must be obeyed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
FLORIDA STATE FAIR
NOW IN PROGRESS

A copy. of the Florida Metropolis,
Of Jacksonville, was received this
week from j. w. Remington. Mr..
and Mrs. Remington are spending the
winter with her parents in Florida.
They left Belding about the middle of
January, just after he had complet-
ed his work building the new library.
The Florida paper is unique in that
1T is a state fair number. The Flori-
da state fair is now going on. 1t be-
gan February 26 and will continue
until March 8. From the paper one
would know that the whole city of
Jacksonville is throbbing with en-
thusiasm over the big, annual event.
The paper contains forty-four pages,
every one filed to capacity with ad-
vertising. Interesting news of the
world, the vicinity surrounding Jack
sonville, and the fair are featured
profusely. Across the bottom of the
first page is the line: Newspaper Ad-
yertising is Conceded to be the Most
Efficient"
"A reader Of the paper cannot help
but be impressed with the live up-to-
date and progressive methods of the
Jacksonville merchants. The news
paper of any city is the mirror re-
flecting the business breadth of the
city's tradesmen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
TO HOUSE
By FALL ON TIE ICE

M. Y. Gephart is confined to his
home as the result of severe acci-
dent which befell him recently. Dur
ing the days of the icy sidewalks, a
week ago or more Mr.. Gephart went
out to the hydrant near his home for
some purpose and slipped down fall
ing heavily on his left shoulder. He
was assisted into the house and DR..
Stanton was Immediately summoned
and found very bad fracture of the
shoulder at the joint and other slight
bruises. He reduced the fracture and
made him as comfortable as possible.
1t will undoubtedly be several
weeks before he will be able to get
out and around again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
SHERIFF LOWREY HAS
AUTO LICENSE NOTICE

Sheriff f. N. Lowrey received last
week notice from Secretary of State
c. C. Vaughn to enforce the state tax
laws for owners and drivers of auto
mobiles and auto trucks. Machines
cannot lawfully be used until they
are supplied with 1918 plates, and ev-
cry chauffeur must be registered, and
this includes all persons who drive
cars for hire, whether they are own
ers or not. Plates cannot be, trans
ferred, and when cars are transferred
formal record must be made at the
state Office. Dealers can use their
plates on their own cars only. These
and several other regulations are list
ed in the instructions just received.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
COOPERATIVE
MARKETING PLAN
DISCUSSED FRIDAY
FARMERS PROPOSE $4,000 Or
GANIZATION-CO-OP OPERATIVE
ELEVATOR COMPANY

The meeting of farmers last Friday
in the opera house and all interested
in the project of forming q co-opera-
tive elevator company, was very well
attended, there being about one hun
dred fifty in attendance and much in
terest was manifested. Fred Thomp-
son was elected chairman and Floyd
jerks secretary.
Some speakers who were expected
did not arrive. George Miller of
'Chesaning was present and was called
upon to make the address. Mr.. Mil
Ter is an enthusiastic supporter of the
cooperative plan among the farmers
and argued that it is only by combin-
ed effort on their part that their
rights can be conserved. He gave
several illustrations where commits
sion dealers and the middleman pro-
fitted greatly to the detriment of the
farmer who grew the produce and
placed it in their hands for the mar
ket and consumer. He outlined very
clearly how nicely and systematically
the cooperative plan worked in
Chesaning and other places where or
CARNATIONS had been effected and
urged the farmers to get together at
once on the proposition for establish
ing CO-OpctdtiNcl HidihcI anu cic-
vator here.
1t is proposed to organize under
the name of the Cooperative Elevator
Company with a capitalization of
$4,000, twenty thousand dollars in
pledges to be secured as soon as pos
sible. The shares are placed at $50
and no one to take more than a block
of ten on which interest will be paid
at seven per cent. The system also
provides for a profit-sharing and
dividend feature which is considered
one of the strong points in the plan.
After the speech and a short dis
cussion pledges for stock were called
for and a large number of shares were
quickly taken by the farmers present
The matter of securing pledges for
stock swas left in the hands of the
committee previously appointed and
they are now at work. The commit
tee are: Clyde Beach, Ira Richmond,
F. w. Belding, Fred Thompson, Geo.
w. Phillips, Thomas Bookey, Floyd
jerks and E. M. Woodbridge.
Another meeting will be called to
effect a permanent organization, no.
tice of which will be given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
WOOD STOVE ExPLODES
THREE CHILDREN KILLED

In the farm home of Fred Enness,
situated northeast of Stanton and
south of Entrican in Douglas town.
ship, wood stove exploded about five
o'clock Monday afternoon killing in
stantly Doris and Mabel Enness, and
burning Beatrice so badly that she
only lived six hourss Doris was three,
Mabel five and Beatrice eleven years
old.
The father, Fred 2Enness, with his
wife intended to go out to see his
brother and before going looked at
the stove to see if it was safe and as
there was bed of Goals he filled the
stove with green wood and left it all
tight and secure and with their six
children in the house.
After awhile the six children were
sitting around table near the stove
when all at once it exploded, killing
Doris and Mabel and injuring Bea-
trice so badly that she died in six
hours.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
GRINNELl BROS. mUSI-
CAL CONCERT SUCCESS

The concert given by Grinnell Bros.
Saturday afternoon at their sales
room, 219 West Main-st., proved q
very pleasant surprise for those who
were able to attend. The store was
crowded to its capacity by a most ap-
preciative audience.
Miss Lillian Harrington, the popu-
lar young vocalist, opened the pro-
gram with very pleasing solo, which
was beautifully rendered as were each
of her following numbers.
Miss Winnifred Evans also of this
city gave several vocal selections.
Many pleasing comments were heard
on the quality of Miss Evans voice.
Too much cannot be said of Dallas
McDuffee, his whistling being Of the
highest order. The only trouble was
that there was not enough of it.
Frances Gallagher of Greenville
presided at the player-piano, render
ing several selections which with the
aid of the ukalele attachment on the
player made each number particular
ly pleasing. We understand that
this is the only player having this
arrangement. Judging from the ex-
pressions heard from those present
all were more than pleased at the tai
ent shown by the different artists.
Those unable to attend surely missed
treat.
Another concert would be appre-
ciated by Belding music lovers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
NOTICE TO VOTERS

In this, the time of National
peril, we are all called upon to
sacrifice. Our strength. will be
measured by harmony among our
selves and that unity Of purpose so
essential for power. We can not
fight each other and the Kaiser at
the same time.
Our enemies are not all in front
of our trenches. Many of them
are with US every day, and are
more of a menace to our liberty
and government than those who
face our guns.
Believing that the best interests
of our City and our Government
will be served by eliminating all
petty pickering and party strife,
we, the city committees of the Re-
publican and Democratic parties
FOR the City of Belding, hereby
agree to join in a union caucus for
the nomination Of candidates for
the coming election.
Every true patriot, every true
American who loves his flag and
the liberty which it symbolizes will
be present to serve his country and
do his bit at the caucus Monday
evening, March, IL, 1913.
George Gotta,
Elmer e. Fales,
Owen j. Barker,
Vern Brown,
Republican Committee.
/. l.. Hubbell,
II. J. Leonard,
Ed. ID. Engemann,
Democratic Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
MARRIED AT PARSONAGE
BY THE REV. IULG

The marriage Of Delbert Tiff and
Miss Mabel Fern Cusick was solemn
lied at the home of Rev. j. Fred Iulg
Monday at ten o'clock a. m.
The young couple managed to keep
the event a secret from their many
friends and the announcement of their
marriage came as surprise to many.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom left for a honeymoon trip to
Grand Rapids and several other
places on their return they will take
up their residence here, residing with
his mother for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Scheid accom-
panied them to the parsonage and
chaperoned them as best man and
bridesmaid. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Edward Cusick of Dighton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
SPLENDID PROMOTION
FOR C. F. ANGEL

C. +. Angel, formerly county see
retary of the Ionia county Y. M. c.
A. has received splendid promotion,
he being appointed to take care of
the organization work in twelve
northern and central states.
His duties will embrace the coach
ing, placing and training of all the
state secretaries in the middle west.
While maintaining an Office in Chica-
go, he will for the present at least,
continue his residence in Ionia. His
many friends in Ionia county and
vicinity will be pleased, but not sur
prised to learn of his advancement,
knowing well his exceptional ability
as Y. M. G. A. worker.
Mr.. Angel has made many friends
since he entered the Y. M. c. A. work,
all of whom anticipate his success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
HESSLER PARK AT
SLAYT0N LAKE

John G. Hessler of Grattan was in
the city Wednesday to purchase some
calking material for his boats. He
is beginning to put his boat livery
and cottages at Slayton lake in or
der for the summer.
A portion of Mr.. Hessler's farm,
about twenty-six acres, borders the
west end of the lake and affords an
ideal place for resort and camping
during the summer season.
Mr.. Hessler has several cottages
and intends building more this sea-
son. He will also add to his boat
livery. The grounds have already be-
come popular place for campers and
he intends to make it more so every
season.
In a few years the Hessler park
and summer resort grounds at Slay-
tons lake will be an attractive place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
REGISTRATION AC-
CEPTED WITH REGRET

At the regular meeting of the board
of trustees of the First Congrega-
tional church, March End, the resigna-
tion of Rev. A. j. Blair was unanim-
ously accepted, but with the greatest
of regret.
During the nearly four years SER
vice Mr.. Blair has given the church,
naught but the best of feeling be-
tween pastor and people has existed
and his work at all times most high
ly satisfactory; he proving himself a
man of strong intellect and rare abil-
ity.
1t was only with the knowledge
that the change would be greatly to
the advantage of both Mr.. Blair and
family, that the resignation was ac-
cepted.
The following was unanimously
adopted:
"We, the Board of Trustees of
the First Congregational church,
while unanimously accepting the
resignation Of Rev. A. j. Blair,
do most sincerely regret so doing
and regret the removal of Mr..
Blair and family from Us and do
most heartily commend them, one
and all, to the Congregational
church of Wakeman, Ohio, or to
any other church where in the
future years their lives may fall.
Harry j. Connell,
Henry J. Smith.
"F. A. Washburn,
Hugh Evans,
"Clyde Knapp,
"Chas. A. Wagner,
Trustees"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
PIONEER RESIDENT
ELISHA NUDGE GONE
OVER THE RIVER
FORMER RESPECTED CITIZEN is
LAID TO REST TUESDAY AT
MAPLE RAPIDS

Funeral services for the late Rev.
Elisha Nudge, who passed away last
week at Visalia, California, were held
at the Christian church in Maple
Rapids Tuesday, February 26, con-
Quoted by the Revs. Boatright, Yam
tis and Latchew.
Elisha Nudge, was born in Dunn
fries, Canada, West, April IL, 1884.
In 1888, his father moved to Vergen-
mes, Kent county, Michigan, then a
wilderness. In 1848 he made a pub
lie profession of religion, was baptiz-
ed and became a member of the Grand
River Valley Christian Conference.
In 1854 he went to Antioch college,
Ohio, where he remained two years.
He returned to Lowell, Mich, in 1856
and opened a select school and on
Sunday, February /, 1857, he was or
dianed to the work of the Christian
ministry. In April of the same year
he commenced travelling and preach
ing and organized several churches.
During the following winter he
taught a school at Maple Rapids, and
in the spring of the following year
organized a Christian church at that
place. He remained pastor of this
church until 1861 when he went to
Ann Arbor to school. In 1859 he mar
ried Miss Mary l.. Webster. From
1924 he was principal of schools at
Edwardsburg and also preached at La
Grange and Jefferson. He returned
to Maple Rapids and taught select
school and preached at that place and
in Greenbush.
Iu 1866 he enlisted as a private in
3rd Michigan cavalry and was must
cred out September 10, 1865. He then
built a school building at Maple
Rapids where he taught a select
school until 1867 when he became
superintendent of schools and was
editor Of the Clinton Educational
monthly and also preached regularly.
In 1871 he began preaching at Beld-
ing alternating with Maple Rapids.
He was at this time also postmaster
of Maple Rapids. In 1875 he reor-
ganized the Christian church at Ma
pie Rapids, then consisting of 35
members. In 1875, 140 united with
of the Belding Christian church
ing News. He was also pastor of
1882 he became president of the
Ind, where he remained FIVE years,
after this he was pastor of churches
at Romeo, Ray, Richfield, Holly, Brit
ton and did missionary work in Du-
rand. In 1896 he was elected state
senator of Michigan. Afterwards he
was pastor of the Oakwood Christian
church in Chicago for two years and
returned to Maple Rapids where his
wife died in 1906. After this he Wis
tied his son, in Chicago and his
daughter in California, where he was
pastor of the church at Three Rivers.
He returned to Maple Rapids for sew
eral years until his health failing he
again went to California. The last
three years of his life being spent
with his daughter, Mrs. c. f. Watson.
He leaves two children, a SON, G. c.
Nudge, and one, daughter, Mrs. Wat
son, three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Hughes
of Los Angeles, Calf, Mrs. Dorothy
Ipftus of Detroit, and Mrs. Lois
Eagle of Washington, also one broth
er, Andrew Nudge, Of Elkhart, Ind.
Mr.. Nudge died February 10, 1918.
aged eighty-three years, two months
and aiuht davS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

John Brickett, an experienced win
dow trimmer and clerk Of Iowa, arriv-
ed in the city and began work at the
Fristoe and Divine clothing store
Monday morning. Mr.. Brickett comes
highly recommended and will-be an
efficient worker for the store and the
interest of the people Of the commun-
ity. Customers to the store will find
Mr.. Brickett pleasant man to meet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

A citizens caucus will be held in the
city hall Monday night, March IL at
nine o'clock for the purpose Of NOM
mating city officers. The ward eau
cuses will be held at 7:30 o'clock, on
March IL; first ward in H.
A. Smiths store; second ward in q.
A. r. haH; third ward in city hall.
Ernest Shawley,
j. +. Upper,
j. +. Souders,
Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
Orleans Republican Caucus

The Republican caucus for the
Township of Orleans will be held at
the town hall on Saturday afternoon,
March 9th, 1913 at two o'clock for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
the various township Offices and the
transaction Of such other business as
may come before the caucus.
BY order of committee.
]. M. York, Chairman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

There will be a Republican caucus
for the township Of Otisco, Ionia
county Michigan, ! held 5 at Lycesum cum
purpose of placing candidates in NOM
nation for the several township Of
trsnsact t,s ct snch $ other business As NAV
properly come before said caucus.
Dated at Otisco, March 1, 1918.
BY order of committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
Received His Call

Melvin l.. Wagner received his call
for the service last week and left on
Monday for Ionia and from thence to
Columbus, Ohio. He has been slated
for a position in the ordinance de.
partment of the United States ser.
vice and after some preliminary
work at Columbus will then go to
Chicago for a six weeks course along
that line in order to famialiarize him
self thoroughly with his duties.
Mr.. Wagner is ANXIOUS to get into
the fight and go to France or where
ever he is called.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
Is Candidate for Sheriff

Mark Hoppough was in the city
Tuesday on legal business connected
with his Office as undersheriff of the
county. He states that he is can
didate for sheriff and will work for
the nomination at the primaries. He
has been connected with the sheriff's
force for several vars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

| will be in my Office at the city hall
Saturday. March 9. 1918 and Satnr-
day, March Is, 1918 from the hour of
8 o'clock a. m, to the hour of 8 o'clock
D. m, for the purpose of registering
any unregistered electors in the city
of Belding. There will be no other
registration this year.
Frank z. Conant, City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

Willard r. Olds says he Is not .
candidate for the Office of mayor, on
the Citizens ticket and will not accept
it If he is nominated. Mr.. Olds SER
we'd for several terms as alderman
of the third ward, being elected on
the Republican ticket, and became
very familiar with the city affairs
and although there has been some
talk Of placing him at the head Of the
Citizens ticket he has concluded not
to be a candidate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

Hale's Concert and Dance Orches-
ira will give their third annual st.
Patrick's dancing party on Friday
evening, March Is, at Crawford's hall,
Belding. A most cordial invitation Is
extended to al dancers to attend.
bring their friends and enjoy the
evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

will be in my Office at Cooks Cor
ners from eight o'clock a. m, until
eight o'clock p. m, on March 9th, and
March 10th for the purpose of reg
istering 'all legal voters in Otisco
township not already registered.
L. j. KIMBERLY,
2 wks Township Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

Chas. King, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. King, left Sunday evening for
Flint in answer to call from the
draft board there. He was one among
the twelve hundred men called to go
to Camp Greene, Fort Oglethorpe,
Georgia. King received notification
to report Saturday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

The ladies of the M. f. church will
serve their annual boiled dinner We'd
nesday, March 13, from 11:30 to 80
o'clock. Bill 25 cents. Everybody
invited. d.-Advertisement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

The regular meeting OF Belding
hall Saturday, March 9th. This will
be an all-day meeting with dinner at
noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

In loving remembrance of Ira d.
Wsstsott' y este who h ,o,p departed this life
Mrs. Ira d. Westcott.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

Degree work at the next regular
meeting of Doric chapter No. 10 o. r.
s., Tuesday evening, March IL.
Bessie Peterson, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06

r. q A. M. Communicafion
Special communication Of Beldine
exener cUaSe m March SSi for ~ work Il tSe
degree. A. B., Foss, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-06
January %. 1918.

january I'd, 1910.
/ wrote you a little letter last
night, but it wasn't much and I'll
make start tonight and finish in in
stallments.
We left headquarters last Monday
at 6.25, expecting to reach here Tues
day at two p. m, and here we are
Thursday and must leave Monday at
the latest to be back by Wednesday
night. Travelling during war times
is a slow process. So few trains and
all crowded. We carried our own
baggage from the hotel to the sta
ton. 1t was funny the way Bob and
/ tugged along. Our suitcases were
heavy and it was so dark we could
barley see the road. Anyway we got
along o. k. and made three changes,
going not great distance-each time
singing" our own baggage. Then
when we got where the Harper unit
is we got on the train and found it so
crowded we couldn't find one seat, say
nothing of six, so we decided to wait
until two a. m, and make reserva-
ton, which we did, but when we tried
to find said reserved seats at two a.
m, there was nothing doing. We
argued with the official-he trying
most patiently to explain that all
SedtS were luii anu we III true 4 an
kee fashion insisting upon him pro-
ducing a place for us. Finally he
found place to squeeze in two, but
found it impossible, so we tried to sit
on our suitcases in the corridor, but
one by one we stretch out on the
floor along with other unfortunates.
Con you imagine it? It's surprising
how we can sleep with suitcase for
a pillow. We have laughed much
about it. A big French soldier step
ped on my foot once with his hob
nailed shoes, but did no damage.
Eventually we we reached Marseille
on Tuesday and stayed until this
morning. Then by going to the sta
tion nearly three hours before train
time and holding our seats we were
comfortable on the way here.
Got in about six o'clock and haven't
seen anything yet They trip was
lovely. Surely the natural beauty of
France is wonderful and it seems
good to be here on the Mediterranean
where its warm and we are in such
comfortable hotel. Wish we could
stay here a month, but duty calls and
we will soon be back shivering.