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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
TAX RETURN
SLACKERS WILL GET
NO LEN|ENCY
UNCLE SAM TAKES NO EXCUSES
AFTER APRIL I is COLLECT
OR'S WARNING

There will be no leniency shown in
come taxpayers who fail to make
their returns on or before April 1.
Much time, money and labor has
been expended by the Government in
informing the public just who would
come under the income tax ruling,
and in advising how to make proper
and correct returns to the Govern
ment. Any fairly intelligent person
should know whether he comes under
the Federal income tax assessment
and should come forward promptly.
Those failing to do so will be consid-
cred as willfully delinquent and with
intentionally failing to make their
returns.
The Internal Revenue Department
received a telegram from Washington
Tuesday advising the local Office to
issue no receipts for taxes paid by
checks or money-orders; these will
and thereby relieve the Office of a
operate in themselves as receipts,
great deal Of unnecessary work, but
to issue receipts where taxes are paid
in cash, and the newspapers are re-
quested to advise taxpayers to call for
receipts when they pay their taxes
in cash. Yours truly,
EMANUEL j. DOYLE,
Collector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP HAS
PROMISING CANDIDATE
ID. w. Lind Is Out for the Nomination
for Register of Deeds on the Re-
publican Ticket

Campbell township will be repre-
sented with a candidate this year at
the primary for the first time in a
number of years in the person of D..
w. Lind, who has consented to have
it announced that he will be a can
didate for the Office of Register of
Deeds on the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Lind has lived in the western
part of Ionia county since his boyhood
and nearly all of his time has been in
working for or dealing with the
public.
He taught in the public school of
this county nearly twenty years, and
for the last six years has been cop-
nected with the Clarksville Co-opefa-
tive Creamery Co. in the capacity Of
secretary and manager. His work in
these positions has been highly COM
mendable, and the experience gained
during these years of dealing with the
public especially fits him for the dis
charge of the duties of the Office to
which he aspires.
Mr.. Lind has always been a Re-
publican, boosting hss party and it's
candidates whenever the opportunity
presented itself and never asked the
favor of an office from the county be-
fore. If elected he will discharge the
duties Of the office with the same zeal
and honest effort that has been char
acteristic of all his work in the past,
and he should receive endorsement
and support of every Republican in
the county and, in fact, of all voters
who want square deal.-Clarksville
Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
DEATH TAKES
MRS. JOSEPH GRAN MER

The death of Mrs. Joseph Cranmer
occurred at the home on Harrison-av.,
Thursday, March IA at-ten o'clock a.
m, aged seventy eight years. Mrs.
Cranmer had been in failing health
for some time and her last sickness
was attended with considerable suf-
fering.
The deceased was born in Bloomfield,
Monroe County, New York, her maid
en- name being S. Malvina Goodrich.
In 1878 she was married to Joseph
Cranmer in Warsaw, New York, and
they came to Michigan in 1874 and
settled on the farm in the Ashley
neighborhood, where they lived until
about five years ago.
The funeral was largely attended
and was held Sunday at one o'clock,
Rev. H. S. Ellis of the Ashley church
officiating, and the remains were TAX
en- to the Ashley cemetery for burial.
Beside her husband she leaves two
sons, Frank and Roy Cranmer and a
large circle of friends to mourn their
loss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
PIANO SALE SUCCESS
FOR cRlNNELL BROS.


Grinnell Brothers closed very sue
cessful piano sale here Saturday
evening. Besides obtaining many
future prospective customers the
company disposed of fifteen pianos.
Three of the number were player
pianos and consequently higher in
price.
The purchasers of the instruments
in more than half the instances, paid
cash for their pianos. The others
paid such liberal cash payment that
the future obligations will not be
felt
Grinnell Brothers are liberal adver-
tisers in newspapers wherever they
sell they sell their goods, and always
meet with good success. on this ac-
count. They expect to have another
sale here in the late autumn. T. c.
Simons, manager of the local sale
was we'll pleased with its success
His concert of Saturday afternoon
March 8, was a most pleasing event
in the sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
LITERARY EXCHANGE
CLUB ENJOY PROGRAM

The Ladies' Literary Exchange club
met at the home of Mrs. Rose Lamb
on Thursday afternoon, March Ia.
1t was open day of the club and
with the members and guests sixty
eight were in attendance.
The regular business meeting was
first taken up with the president,
Mrs. Mary L. Smith, in the chair, af-
ter which, in charge of the chairman
of the music committee, Mrs. Rose
Lamb, the following program was
given
(The music of the afternoon was
given by Miss Marguerite Lamb in
Indian costume.)
Piano Solo, From An Indian Lodge"
Mcdowell
Paper North American Indian
Music. Mrs. Mabel Spencer
Songs, Charles Wakefield Cadman
From the Land of the Sky Blue
Water"
"The White Dawn Is Stealing"
Far Off | Hear a Lovers Flute"
"The Moon Drops Low
Paper ."Some Indian Dances
Mrs. Alice Holmes
"The Story of Longfellow's Hia-
watha," told with the reading of
selections by Mrs. Lamb, musi-
cal setting being given with this
by Miss Lamb, who played from
McDowell's Second Suite I'm
diam, "The Legend" "The Love
Song" "The Village Festival"
"The Dirge," closing with an In
dian Melody from Charles Wake
field Cadman.
The program concluded with an In
dian dance executed by the Misses
Selma and Velma Little, in appropriate
costume with Miss Ola Little at the
piano. Tea was served by the young
ladies in costume.
The next meeting of the club will
be with Mrs. Mabel Spencer, March
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
OLIVER J. WHEELER
DIED IN GRAND RAPIDS

The remains of Oliver J. Wheeler
were brought to this city Monday
morning for burial from Grand
Rapids.
Mr.. Wheeler was a resident here
for several years, leaving this city
for Rose City about fourteen years
ago. Later he removed to Beaverton,
but for'the past few years has resid-
ed in Grand Rapids, dying at the age
of sixty-seven years. While here he
carried on the busintss of we'll driv-
ing and putting up windmills and be-
came a successful business man by
sticking to it. He was an ardent and
loyal supporter Of the Latter Day
Saints faith, which he maintained to
his last hour.
The funeral was held in his home
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Z. X. Evans.
his pastor, officiating, and at the
burial service Rev. j. d. Aelick, of
this city officiated in the old cemetery.
the casket being placed by the side of
his father, Abraham Wheeler.
Beside his wife he leaves three
daughters, Mrs. Bertha Blett of
Grand Rapids, Mrs. Rena Norris of
Eaton Rapids, and Mrs. Flora Brown
of Portland, and one son, Paul M.
Wheeler, of Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
DESERTER KING
WAS TAKEN BACK

Charles King, who was taken to the
county jail last week by Deputy Sher-
iff Chas. Murray on charge of de-
sertion, did not remain long there. AS
a telegram was received the follow
ing day from Major Gansser by
Sheriff Lowrey, as follows:
Deliver deserter Private King
to commanding officer at Fort
Wayne, Detroit, Michigan, who
will forward him forthwith to
Camp Merritt. Major Gansser."
Deputy Sheriff Murray was notified
and he Immediately left for Detroit
with the prisoner in charge. On his
arrival there he turned him over to
the officer and in short time he was
on his way back to the camp in New
Jersey, which he deserted from.
King was a volunteer member of
the National guard, which was sta
toned at Grayling for a time before
being called to Texas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
AN APPEAL TO EVERY
BODY PLEASE RESPOND

The Ionia County Chapter of the
American Red Cross has received the
following letter from the American
Red Cross at Washington, ID. C.. and
asks that publicity be given every
where in the county to the following
story:
At the request of Herbert Hoover,
chairman of the commission for relief
in Belgium, II. p. Dawson, chairman
of the Red Cross war council, has
granted the use of the National Red
Cross organization, beginning March
Is and ending March 28, for collect
ing a minimum quantity of 5000 tons
of clothing for the destitute people of
Belgium and occupied portion Of
northern France.
The donations will be shipped at
once to the Atlantic seaboard and
sent overseas for immediate distribu-
tion. The need is said to be pitiful
beyond words and calls for an unlimit-
ed supply of wearing apparel of ev-
cry size and description.
Mr.. Dawson says:
''In addition to new material, they
need gifts of used or surplus clothing
and shoes, blankets, fiannels, cloth,
ETC., in large quantities from the peo-
pie Of the United States.
Every official war organization in
the United States will be utilized in
this campaign"
Now, the great question is, what
can Ionia county do more than it has
already done? What can you and /
spare so as to give to France and
Belgium? Whatever it is,-send or
bring it to Ionia County Red Cross
Chapter, as soon as expedient. IL
clothing, let us send what is clean.
If secondhand, see that it is mended.
Let us treat these people as we would
our brothers and sisters.
The second great Commandment is:
"Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
COMMERCE BOARD
MEETING TUESDAY
WAS BUSY ONE
REV. BLAIR GIVEN COMPLI-
MENTS AND GOOD WISHES OF
ALL MEN PRESENT

1t was a busy session of the board
of commerce at the regular luncheon
Tuesday evening. Following the boil
ed-egg supper served by Homer I'M
ger and his corps of able assistants
W. l.. Cusser, Elwood Rockefeller,
Earl Wilson, George Crawford and
Bert Rummler-Chairman Hall called
the meeting to order.
County Agricultural Agent Smith
of Kent county was present and was
called upon to address the men. Mr..
Smith told of the work being done
among the farmers and boys of his
county in agricultural lines, asserting
that the benefits to the rural districts
and communities was untold. He left
following the talk for Grattan, where
he was to meet with the farmers for
the purpose of organizing a farmers
bureau. He was accompanied by G..
T.. Wortley and Floyd Puffer.
Chairman George K. Wagner of the
local Chautauqua committee was next
called upon to name a nominating
committee for the next chautauqua
committee. He named G., F. Smith,
A. ID. Fristoe and A. S. Dimmick.
These men later presented the name
of Guy ID. Weter for chairman. Mr..
Weter declined the Office and E. c.
Lloyd was given the place. A un-
animous vote of the meeting placed
these men in Office to direct the chau-
.auqua here the coming summer.
The board adopted a motion re-
questing all business places and 9TH
ers to cooperate with the government
ruling in placing their clocks one hour
ahead on March 81.
/. L. Hubbell was called upon to
express words of regret to Rev. A. J.
Blair because Of his leaving Belding.
Mr.. Hubbell very ably expressed the
sentiments of everyone present and OF
the community in general. Respond
ing to the words of regret, Rev. Blair
left touching and vital message with
the members of the board and ex-
pressed words of the highest COM
mendation for the people of Belding
the improvements being made and
proposed.
Mayor Knapp spoke to the board
briefly on the proposed charter revi-
sion vote and asked for an expression
as to the advisability of holding a
mass meeting for discussion. A mo-
tion was made to hold a meeting
which was voted down.
AS the annual meeting of the COM
merce board comes soon Chairman
Hall appointed nominating commit
tee consisting of w. l.. Cusser, G. d.
Weter and George E. Wagner to bring
in names for next years officers.
Duncan Kerr and George Wagner
delighted the members present with
several choice solos. w. B. Reed ac-
companied them at the piano.
Following the adjournment the men
accepted an invitation from the EN-
press theatre management to attend
the show in a body. Broadway Jones
was the attraction and it delighted
the men besides giving them fitting
close to busy evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
EDGAR KNAPP INJURED
AT>RIP-SAW WORK

Edgar Knapp received a severe in
jury while at work inthe planning mill
of the Belding Lumber company We'd
nesday forenoon. He was at work
putting lumber through the rip-saw
when a board kicked back striking
him a hard blow just over the right
kidney. He was at once assisted to
bis home by A. s. Dimmick and Frank
Converse and Dr. Pinkham was called.
Mr.. Knapp was suffering much pain
but the extent of his injuries can
not be ascertained until revealed by
an x-ray examination. Mr.. Knapp
has worked there for the past twen-
ty-five years and this is the first seri-
Gus accident that has ever happened
to him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
PLANS FOR WAR FOOD
ORGANIZATION START

Secretary Puffer of the board of
commerce is planning a series of
demonstrations for housewives of the
city on conservation of foods and 9TH
er methods of preparing foods. He
hopes to secure the services of cook
ing experts from M. A. C. who will
come here and give the ladies' several
days in practical work. A movement
is on foot in many communities
whereby the ladies band together for
the purpose of learning new and eco
more % necessary because Of the war
The board of commerce will lend its
best assistance to the ladies in such
a move. Certainly it is most worthy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
FARM BUREAU STARTED
At GRATTAN TUESDAY

At meeting of farmers represent
ing the various farm activities of
Grattan township, held in the Grange
hall at Grattan Tuesday night, Gerald
Wood was made chairman of local ac-
tivities. Floyd jerks was made chair
man of local community committee.
The markets branch of the work was
given in charge of Thomas Bookey;
soils, l.. H. Green; and Boys and
Girls Clubs, Labor and Boys Work
ing Reserve were combined under one
Craftsmanship with Louis Emmons as
head. The meeting was attended by
County Agent Smith who assisted in
arranging the work of the different
branches of the community commit
tee. One of the activities contem-
plated by the members of the club is
the formation Of a breeders club for
some specific kind of syocK.
G.. f. Wortley and F. A. Puffer at
tended the meeting to secure ideas on
procedure with similar activities
here when a county agent is secured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
FORMER GRADE TEACHER
DIES OF DiPHTHERIA
Donald A. Miller, Second Class Yeo-
man, Was Principal of Depart
mental Schools

Word was received here Sunday of
the death of Donald A. Miller Of diph-
iberia in the u. 8. Rifle Range at
Wakefield, Massachusetts. Miller en-
listed in the naval volunteers last No
vember entering Camp Logan, leav-
ing here with Sidney Washburn, un-
der whom he was a. recruit. He was
attentive to the work and qualified as
a second class yoeman. Later he was
transferred to Wakefield where his
death occurred.
Donald Miller came to Belding in
September of last year as principal
of the departmental school, and hav-
ing the same classes as were formerly
taken by F. l.. Bailey. While here he
made and collected about him a large
number of close friends. He was
prominent in athletics and we'll liked
among the boys. His enlistment was
a severe loss to the schools.
Miller's home was in Athens, he be-
ing the sor of Mr.. and Mrs. M. f.
Miller. He was a graduate of the
Western State Normal at Kalama-
zoo where he distinguished himself as
"a member of the championship foot
ball and base ball teams at different
times. Before coming to Belding he
was a teacher in the Fenville schools
for several years. Miller was twen-
ty-five years old.
In a letter to Miss Margaret Will
bur from his mother, she said Donald
died Saturday of diphtheria after be-
ing taken to the paval hospital at
Chelsea, Mass, on Friday night suf-
fering from what was supposed to be
tonsilitis. Diphtheria developed and
the following day he passed away at
IL 80 o'clock a. m. His remains will
be brought to Athens this week We'd
nesday for b1rial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
ASKING FOR BIDS ON
TRUNK LINE ROAD
State Highway Commissioner Frank
F. Rogers Begins Advertising
This Week

State Highway Commissioner F. F.
Rogers of Lansing is beginning to ad-
vertise for bids for the construction
of the trunk line road between Beld-
ing and Lowell. The advertisement
appears in this issue of the Banner.
The division covered by the advertise
ment is about five miles in length,
located at the Belding end of the
whole stretch of road to be built.
Plans and bluepfints are on file at
the board of commerce Office here for
the inspection of bidders. The local
banks have been informed of the bond
sale and asked to consider the pur-
chase of all or part of them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
ORLEANS RESIDENT
OF YEARS DIES At
HOME OF SON HERE
MRS. ELIZA HUBBELL PASSED
TO BEYOND SATURDAY EVEN
INGs~-BURfED MONDAY

Mrs. Eliza Hubbell, one Of the
highly respected pioneers of Ionia
county, passed away at the home Of
her son, /. L. Hubbell, Saturday,
March 16. Since coming to reside in
the city from the old farm home in
Orleans, she has endeared herself to
a large circle of friends who grew to
love her for her many virtues and ex-
cellent traits of character. Her
genial face and cheerful disposition
will be greatly missed in the home.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at 1870 o'clock, where many
neighbors and friends in the city and
from Orleans came to pay their last
respects to one who had been friend
in all that the term implies. The
wealth and beauty of the flowers
spoke silently and eloquently of the
esteem in which she was held. Rev.
A. j. Blair, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church officiated and Fred Cor
nell and Mrs. f. E. Hudson sang her
favorite hymns. The interment was
made in River Ridge cemetery by the
side of her husband, being borne to
the family lot by w. l.. Cusser, w. s.
Lambertson, w. p. Hetherington and
Thomas Bracken.
Mrs. Eliza Hubbell was born in
Burlington Flats, Otsego County,
New York, September Is, 1887, and
died March 16, 1918, age eighty years,
six months and one day. At an early
age she united with the Universalfst
church, but after coming to Michigan
she affiliated herself with the Con-
gregational church. Her maiden name
was Eliza Brown.
She was married TO Aaron G. Hub
bell, May %, 1859, and lived at their
home village until 1869, at which time
they moved onto an uncleared farm
in the Township of Orleans where
they resided until 1918, at which time
her husband died and she came to live
at the home of her son, /. l.. Hubbell,
in this city.
Her life was one of hardship such
as was usual to the pioneers of this
county. Until Monday, March 11th
Mrs. Hubbell had not spent day in
bed from illness for a period of near
ly fifty-six years. Her heart was al.
ways at the old farm home, and
though humble, it was truly home
sweet home to her.
AS issue to her marriage she had
two sons. one of whom died in in
fancy. The other is |. l.. Hubbell of
this city. She also leaves one sister
Mrs. Mary Fowler, of Holland Patent
New York.
Her life was one of uncomplaining
sacrifice, and her fondest wish was to
be of service to others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
FOOD PROBLEMS THE
TIMELY. NEEDED BOOK

"Food Problems" is the name of the
new book being studied in the fifth,
sixth and seventh grades at school
The book is recent production of the
government setting forth the reasons
for the use of certain food materials,
well balanced menu and variety food
preparations. The little book is chuck
full of useful information which
should be in every home.
If the demand for "Food Problems"
is sufficient to warrant a supply of
them will be procured by Supt. Lang
ston for sale at cost. The price is
small, only twenty cents, whereas the
information is worth many times the
amount to any family.
A recruiting station for the Boys
Working Reserve has also been open
ed at the Central schools. Enlist
ments will be taken any time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
MORE BELDING BOYS
ENLIST FOR SERVICE

Lawrence A. Bradford, son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Bradford, has been
home for a short time from Detroit
on visit before going to Dallas,
Texas. He has enlisted and will soon
leave to take a position in the engine
repair department at Lone Field,
Texas.
Joseph Fisk has also enlisted and
they will leave together this week for
the western camp ground in the SER
vice of the United States.
These boys have been employed in
the automobile works in Detroit and
became experts in that line and they
will undoubtedly render the govern
ment valuable service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
WOMEN'S NATIONAL
DEFENSE COMMITTEE

The local unit of the Women's
Committee of the Council of National
Defense of this city will organize on
Friday night of this week in the coun-
Gil rooms at the city hall at eight p.
m, with Mrs. Green of Ionia as or
ganizer. The committee urge every
presiding officer of every church, Soc
iety and literary club or fraternal or
der to be pesent.
Let each and every woman feel it
her privilege as well as duty to reg
lister as this is our first lesson willing,
unselfish patriotic service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Business Men Are Interested

You will want to read what some of
the businessmen Of Belding have to
say about buying Thrift cards and
War Savings Stamps this week. Four
teen of the men of Belding have paid
for page advertisement in the Ban
ner this week just to urge that every
one become vitality interested in the
present war needs. This is a most
commendable act on the part of the
men. They feel a just interest in the
welfare of the country and readily see
that the assistance of everyone is
needed.
Some facts and figures of special
interest are given. Read them sure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

Some 1900 Michigan soldiers are
now in France, according to estimates
of military authorities. These include
the National guardsmen comprising
part of the Thirty-second division,
and at least $500 drafted men sent
from Camp Custer to fill the ranks of
the volunteer regiments. Two hun
dred ambulance men from Detroit
landed with the Rainbow division and
500 others from Michigan are scatter
ed in various units which have been in
France for a considerable time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Social Evening at CIanchy's

The neighbors and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Clanchy enjoyed de-
'lightful evening at their home Satur-
day night when twenty-five or thirty
were gathered there for social hour
or two. j. "Wid" Howe was one of
the guests and it is needless to say
that he had his violin with him.
"A good time with lots of music was
on the program, with Mr.. Howe lead
ing the musical end, Ed. Ranous ac-
companying at the organ and another
guest playing the cornet. Refresh
ments were served before the COM
pany wended their several ways
home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
BRING KNITTING TO
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON

A community luncheon will be ser
we'd at Hotel Belding Friday evening,
at $50 to women interested in or
ganizing the local unit of Women's
National Defense. All women who
have pledged to attend are urged to
bring their knitting and enthusiasm
and meet in the hotel parlors as early
as $3.50 to meet the Ionia ladies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Report Not True

The report which gained. circulation
last week that Clarence Bailey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G.. Bailey of this
city was among the wounded or miss
ing in the casualty list sent out by
General Pershing frorp the battle
fields Of France, was untrue.
His parents have received no Off
cial message that any harm has be-
fallen him and they would be the first
to have been notified had it been 9TH
erwise.