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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
ANNUAL CAUCUSES,
SLATED FOR MARCH II

On March IL the city and ward
caucuses will be held to nominate
candidates for the city Offices. Moth
ing of Importance has been said or
done by either the Democrats or Re-
publicans in the matter. If the op-
portunity presents itself no doubt
both Frank f. Conant and William f.
Fisher will become candidates for
city clerk and city treasurer respect
lively. Mayor Knapp is not looking
for the nomination and will do moth
ing to secure it, but states that in the
event no other candidate can be Sc
cured, he will not let the place go
begging. Mr.. Browns term as al
derman of the second ward will ex-
pire and he has refused to allow his
name to be used again. Frank Totten
of the first ward, like Mayor Knapp,
is not looking for work, but will take
the place again if rendered him. Geo.
Crawford of the third ward will not
spend any time or money to secure
his place back again either.
Some talk has been current rela-
tive to a union ticket between the
Democrats and Republicans, but moth
ing definite has been done.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
CRATTAN FARM
HAND SOUGHT BY
THE AUTHORITIES
CHARGED WITH TAKING MONEY,
JEWELRY AND CLOTHING AT
ABBEY HOME

Search is being made by Kent coun-
ty officers for young man giving his
name as Homer O'Neal He skipped
out from Ransom Abbey's in Grattan
where he had been working on the
farm taking with him two hundred
dollars in cash, an overcoat, revolver
and a gold watch, the latter belong
ing to Ora Abbey.
The boy, who claimed to be eigh-
teen years old, went to work for Mr.
Abbey last fall and was an excellent
lad to have around, doing his work in
good shape. A week ago last Sun
day the family went away to visit al
Mr.. Lessiter's, and upon returning in
the evening found the chores had not
been done and Homer was missing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbey soon discovered
their loss. He had gone into their
bedroom and taken the money and
the other property also and skipped
leaving some of his old clothes.
The following morning Mr.. Abbey
swore out a warrant before Justice OF
the Peace Will Lessiter of Grattar
which is now in the hands of the
sheriff who is trailing the lad.
Before going to Mr.. Abbey's O'Neal
worked on the Belding farm for Fred
Smith about week. He said he
came here from Benton Harbor OF
Grand Haven, but would give none OF
his family history except that he us
ed to live in Pennsylvania.
A few days before leaving he had
been over to Lem Brooks where he
purchased the latter's revolver and il
is now surmised that he was prepar-
ing to pull off some stunt and leave
as Mrs. Abbey says she noticed 8
change in his manner after he bought
the gun.
He was tracked from Mr.. Abbey's
to Pine Island lake, but from there nc
trace of him could be found. If the
officers round him up he will be due
to get good stiff sentence for the
lob.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
GEORGE O0TY, BALL
PLAYER HERE, IS
CALLED BY DEATH
ACCOUNT OF HIS PASSIN
WRITTEN MRS. FORREST FISH.
WAS WELL LIKED

Belding people, and especially the
base ball fans, will be surprised to
hear of the death on February IA of
George Doty, former first baseman
for the local team. The information
regarding his death was carried to
the city in a letter to Mrs. Forrest
Fish from Bernard Mahoney. Writ
ing of the death Mr.. Mahoney said: (:
"Our friend, George Doty, died Thurs
day, February Ia at his home here.
He had been sick ever since a year
past, but none knew it save his inn
mediate family. He fought hard and
only gave up when his heart no longer
worked at its task.
George was buried Sunday here
in Yonkers and | was one of the pail
bearers-the other five young men
were his chums in life. AS / look
back over the years of our acquaint-
ance and think of our intimate friend
ship and faith in each other sorrow
fills my heart. l shall never forget
how anxious he was to start for
Michigan in the spring of 1916, and
when he got there he made good.
know the Belding people liked Mr..
Doty. He was quiet and unassuming,
never distrusting anyone 9nd always
meeting people on the square, That
he didn't always feel well kept him
from the highest ranks of players"
/. Mahonev and Doty roomed togeth-
er at the Fish home during their stay
in Belding. Both young men were
we'll liked here and both held the con-
fidence Of the fans. Doty filled very
important position at first base for
two seasons. 1t was the common as
sertion of the fans that ball never
passed him when passed at that cor
ner of the diamond. When not busy
with base ball Mr.. Doty was always
profitably employed, reading, garden
/ ing, etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
SCARLET FEVER
CLOSES SCHOOLS IN
THE UPPER GRADES
SPENCER, is SUF-
FERER FROM DISEASE. RE-
OPEN SCHOOL MONDAY

The local schools, from the sixth
grade up to and including the high
school, were closed Monday for the
week because of the outbreak of scar
let fever. One student, Geraldine
Spencer, thus far, is affected with
the malady, but she attended outside
functions before the nature of her
disease was ascertained. Hence the
school authorities and Health Officer
Little thought best to close and check
the possibility of spread and long
er enforced vacation later. The rooms
in the central building have all been
fumigated and are already for re-
opening next Monday if no further
cases of fever develop in the mean
time.
The lower grades and the grades in
the two ward buildings are in ses-
sion as usual.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
ANNUAL BANQUET OF
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE

The young people of the Baptist
church held their annual banquet Fri
day evening, February %. The Ia
bles were prettily arranged and in
the center of each stood bouquet or
carnations. 1t was the best attended
gathering of this character held by
the B. Y. p. u. Supper began at
Gas and all did ample justice to the
good things prepared for them by the
social committee of which Neva Coon
was chairman.
Harry Trull acted as toastmaster.
Miss Lila Mosher sang, "Keep the
Home Fires Burning; Don Cook
gave the address of welcome and
Stanley Glass was given the subject
"PatEptism." Both young men did
their work well. Miss Lillian Har-
rington gave two selections which
were greatly appreciated.
A fine address was given by Rev.
p. r. Norton on Prophet or Priest"
A humorous address by Fred L. War
ner on "Bugs and Bugaboos," and
Rev. A. j. Blair made few closing
remarks on Loyalty" This profit
able meeting bsoke up by singing,
America.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
HAPPILY MARRIED
BURNS ABBEY

The wedding of Miss Ora r. Abbey
and Mr.. George Burns took place at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. K. M. Par
ney Thursday evening, February 2l,
where Miss Abbey has boarded for
some time. Rev. p. r. Norton, pas
tor of the Methodist church officjat-
ed, the ceremony being performed at
7:30 o'clock. After receiving the con-
gratulaions Of friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burns went to the Belding farm,
where her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Smith, served the bride and
groom an elegant wedding supper.
The happy couple were the recipi-
ents of numerous gifts and on Friday
they left for honeymoon trip to Big
Rapids.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ransom Abbey and has
many friends here among the young
people.
Mr.. Burns has been in the employ
of Mr.. Smith for sometime on the
farm and the young people intend to
assist Mr.. and Mrs. Abbey on the new
farm he has purchased in Orleans
where they will move soon from Graf
tan township.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
FRED [. CURRIE
TO HAVE AUCTION SALE

Fred L. Currie is advertising an
auction sale of personal property at
the fine farm he recently sold, half
mile south of Orleans, which occurs
Thursday, March 7th, at ten o'clock a.
m, and any one interested will do
well to look over the list of property
advertised in this issue of the Banner.
Mr.. Currie recently sold his farm
to j. w. Kennedy of Lakeview and he
is preparing to move off and give the
new owner possession. He has pur-
chased small place Of few acres
just north of Orleans village and will
move there soon.
Mr.. Kennedy is already beginning
to move some Of his farm machinery
to his new home, two loads having ar
rived Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
WOMAN'S COUNCIL OF
NATIONAL DEFENSE

A county meeting of the Woman's
Council of National Defense was held
in Ionia last Friday with Mrs. Kate
Wood Ray Of Gary. Indiana, as speak
er. who gave an interesting and in
structive talk along the lines of reg
istration. At the close of the meet
ing, local unit was organized with
Mrs. Genevra Green as county chair
man. Mrs. j. L. Hubbell. Mrs. II. R.
Unger and Mrs. E. c. Lloyd were
present from Belding.
Within few DAYS a similar meet
ing will be held in this city to organize
and prepare for the registration
drive, which comes the week of April
9Th. Every church and fraternal. or
ganization will be notified and it is
expected that every one will be rep
resented, for it is hoped that Belding
will do as well as any city in the
county in its offer of service to the
government in its time of trial
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
JOHN [. CURTIS. OLD
RESIDENT Is DEAD

John L. Curtis, one of the pioneer
citizens of Belding, passed away at
his home last Thursday morning at
about $3.50 o'clock. He had been in
failing health for the past two or
three years, and a few months ago
came home from Greenville, where he
had been residing.
Mr.. Curtis was eighty-three years
old. He was born in Canada and
came here about sixty years ago. He
was an excellent, kind-hearted neigh
Dor. Mrs. Curtis died about two
years ago.
The funeral was held at the home,
Rev c. NJ. Pease officiating, and many
old neighbors and friends came to
pay their last respects. His remains
were buried in the old cemetery by
the side of his wife.
Mr.. Curtis leaves one daughter,
Mrs. G.. l.. Dickerson of Sheridan, and
two sons, John and George Curtis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
BOY Sc0UTSACTIvE
ASKING FOR CHARTER
Thirty Local Boys Are interested in
Work. Are Cutting Wood.

Considerable interest in being
shown in the recently organized boy
scout groups. The boys are being or
ganized by Secretary F. A. Puffer of
the board of commerce, and an appli-
cation has been made to National
headquarters at New York for char
ter. Paul Wiersma is the leader of
Patrol One Troop and Harold John
son of Patrol Two Troop. Glenn
Spencer is the troop scribe.
The boys, thirty in number, have
already been active in cutting wood
from limbs and brush. The proceeds
from the sale of this wood will be
turned into the camp treasury to give
the boys working capital. They ex-
pect TO become active in Red Cross
work, Y. M. c. A. drives, ETC.
A charter is expected from the Ma
tional council within a few days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
FARMERS MEETING
FRIDAY TO DISCUSS
THE MARKET PLANS
A. b. COOK OF Nj. A. c. AND
GRANT SLOCUM OR F. A. LORD
TO BE SPEAKERS

Plans are almost complete for the
big mass meeting of farmers to dis
cuss and proceed further with the
organization of a farmers co-opera-
tive market in Belding. The meet
ing will begin at ten o'clock in the
morning and last all day. This week
Friday, March 1, is the day of the
meeting in the opera house.
A. b. Cook, farm labor manager of
Michigan Agricultural college will be
one of the speakers of the day. Also
one Of the editorial force of Business
Farming, either Forrest A. Lord or
Grant Slocum, will be here. These
men will outline the best methods of
organizing a cooperative market as
sociation. Being constantly in touch
with farm and market conditions of
the state, they are well qualified to
suggest advantageous procedure.
Farmers from all parts Of the COM
munity surrounding Belding, who are
interested in securing better market
conditions for themselves and neigh
bors, will be fully paid for attending
Fridays meeting. The committee at
the meeting a week ago have a report
to give. This will have bearing up
on the organization proposed. Every
member of a farmers club, grange,
CLEANER arbor or any other farm or
ganization should come to the meet
ing without fail.
Remember the meeting is to be
next Friday, March /, that it is to
begin at ten o'clock and will last all
day. You, Mr.. Farmer, will be miss
ed if you are not there. and you will
also miss something of much benefit
to yourself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
DEATH TAKES MISS
FRANCES H0ULIHAN

The death of Miss Frances Houli-
han occurred at the home of her sis
ter and brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Denton, Saturday at four
o'clock. The deceased had been a
sufferer during her last sickness and
came here to be cared for by her sis
ter six months ago. She was forty
six years old and had all her life been
resident here and near Lowell.
The remains of Miss Houlihan were
taken to Alton Monday for interment,
after a brief funeral service at the
home, conducted by Rev. A. HI. Lash
of Lowell. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Dyke Of Lowell sang and the many
flowers attested to the esteem in
which the deceased was held. The
Royal Neighbors, of which order, she
was member, attended in body and
escorted the remains to the station.
She was also member of the d. of r.
of Lowell.
Miss Houlihan leaves two brothers,
Edward and James Houlihan of Alton.
and five sisters, Mrs. Austin Byrnes,
Mrs. Will Andrews, Mrs. Fred Ford.
Mrs. Fred Soules and Mrs. John Den
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
GRlNNELL BROTHERS
FREE MUSICAL CONCERT

Saturday afternoon, beginning at
two-ffteen O'Clock, we will give a
special free concert at Grinnell Bros.
piano sales room, 219 West Main-st.,
for the girls who work in the silk
mills. We have procured a special
souvenir for each visitor during the
concert. A program by some of Beld-
ing's foremost musical artists-in-
cluding Misses Lillian Harrington
and Winifred Evans in vocal and in
strumental, and Dallas McDuffee,
whistling wizard, will be given. Miss
Evans is pupil of J. Jams Helder.
All girl silk workers are invited to
attend. Meet your friends and enjoy
the afternoon.
Grinnell Bros,
t. G. Simons,
+. A. Cross,
Local Representatives
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
Union Mecfing CLOSED

The union meeting Sunday evening
in the Congregational church drew a
very large audience. 1t was the last
of the series and each church which
has participated in the union will re-
sumo evening service as usual.
Mr.. Blair preached a very able SER
mon which will undoubtedly be his
as he will leave for his new home in
Ohio the first week in April.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
&C. f. Banquet

The c. f. society held banquet at
the home. Of Mr.. and Mrs. K. B. lap
ham Monday night which the losing
side in contest for points were
obliged to provide for. Nearly forty
of the members were present and a
supper of large proportions was SER
we'd.
Leigh Mason was toastmaster and
responses were made by Marion
Steele, Clifton Green, Clara Moulton,
Edward Johnson, Miss Farmer and
Rev. A. J. Blair. Miss Gwendolyn
Evans and Miss Erma Lewis enter
tanned with song.
Every one present had their por-
traits taken which brought on a mer-
ry guessing contest. The young peo-
pie enjoyed the occasion very much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
STATE RAILWAY
COMMISSION GIVES
STATION ORDER
PERE MARQUETTE RAILWAY
COMPANY ORDERED TO CON-
STRUCT NEW DEPOT HERE

The Michigan Railway Commission
has ordered the Pere Marquette Rail
road company to construct a new de-
pot in Belding, within the next eigh-
teen months. The order was issued
following a hearing before the COM
mission on February Ia.
At the time of hearing the Belding
Board of Commerce complainant, was
represented by President r. H. Hall,
Guy ID. Weter and Fred l.. Warner.
Reference was made to the prolonged
correspondence carried on between
the railway company and the board.
1t was shown that the type of build
ing and surroundings was practically
agreed upon and that necessary
ground for a site had been procured.
The plan of the proposed station,
location and general construction are
to be approved by the railway COM
mission and are to be in the commits
sion's hands within twelve months.
Here is the order as given to the Pere
Marquette:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

With the coming of spring weather
real estate begins to move. The
Wagner Agency completed a deal dur
ing the past week whereby Mr.. and
chased the property of Charles Ray
mer on South Bridge-st. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark intend moving from Icnia to
this city in short time and Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymer intend going on farm
the coming season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
STATE OF MICHIGAN
BEFORE THE MICHIGAN RAIL
WAY COMMISSION

Session of the Michigan Railway
Commission held in it's office In the
City of Lansing, February goth, A.
ID. 1918.
Present: Hon. c. l.. Glasgow,
chairman; Hon. C. S. Cunningham,
commissioner; Hon. A. A. keiser,
commissioner.
Belding Board of Commerce,
Complainant.
Pere Marquette Railway Co.,
Defendant.
Complaint having been filed by the
Belding Board of Commerce, com
plaing of the Pere Marquette Railway
company for failure to maintain ade-
quate passenger station faclllties 10
the City of Belding.
A copy of said complaint having
been served on the said Pere Mar
uuette Railway company and hearing
having been had before the commits
sion on the 14th day February, A. d.
1918; at which hearing arguments
were offered bv Attorney Fred L.
Warner, r. H. Hall and Guy ID. Wet
er representing the complaints anc
by Harry l.. Silsbee, representing the
said defendant.
The commission after hearing the
arguments offered and due considera-
ton having been given thereto;
HEREBY ORDERS: That you, the
Pere Marquette Railway company
within eighteen (1S) months from
the service hereof cause to be con-
structed and thereafter maintained, a
new passenger station and citation
platform in the City of Belding. Said
station and platform and location OF
same to be according to plans which
shall be submitted to the commission
for their approval before the con.
struction of same is commenced. Said
plans to be submitted on or before
twelve (12) months from date there
Of
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED
That in case the war conditions have
not improved before the date hereir
set forth for the completion of saic
station, that you, the Pere Marquette
Railway company, shall make appli.
cation to the commission for their
consideration. for an extention OF
time in which to erect said station.
Dated February goth, 1918.
C. L. Glasgow, Chairman.
G. S. Cunningham, Com.
A. A. Keiser, Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

! will be in my Office at the city hall
Saturday, March 9. 1918 and Satur-
day, March is, 1918 from the hour of
o'clock a. m, to the hour of o'clock
p. m, for the purpose of registering
and unregistering electors in the city
Of Belding. Frank f. Conant,
y1ln City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

March a! What? The West Otisco
Farmers club at Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Thompson's. A fine program is be-
ing prepared. Chicken pie dinner
and other good things too numerous
to mention.
We expect all members to be pres
opf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

entertainment in the church next
Tuesday evening, March 5. He comes
with excellent recommendations and
will give attenders their moneys
worth. Read what Dean Talcott Of
Valparaiso University has to say of
Mr.. Chambers ability. Also note his
picture on another page.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

Regular meeting of Fortuna Lodge
No. 120 Tuesday evening, March 5.
All members urged to be present for
special business to he brought before
the lodge.
Geo. A. H. Williams, C. c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

Thursday, March will be the las.
day to pay taxes. Office open every
afternoon and evening.
w. f. Fisher,
City Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

ger, and Mrs. f. c. Lloyd are the
local chairmen of the Woman's Coun-
Gil of National Defense. Any women
who will volunteer their services for
registration week viii please notify
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

A Frances Willard Memorial will
be held at the home of Mrs. Henry
Friedly next Saturday afternoon,
March 2 at 2:30. Mrs. o. j. Burris,
leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

The Masonic club rooms are now
open each evening and Saturday af-
ternoons. Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

There is a suspicion that the
Hohenzollerns are using the unhappy
Hapsburgs for bait.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

Men who think twice before they
speak don't make much noise in an
argument.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

Is the ageless horse steak to be
the sequel to the horsesess age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
ShaABeldings Charter Be Reuised'
Thing. to Remember About Charter. Revision

to Remembe bel Charter
Charter
Cty Manager or Comm
considered
z
believe
elected by
against charter revision that believe the present char
ter S adequate the ciys needs
Should the revision measure carry you will have chance to
This will be taken later election
ter you are informed of the proposed changes.
of the question before voting April
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

Regular communication Of Belding
Lodge No. 355 f. & A. M. next Mon
day evening, March 4.
A. b. Foss, w. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

ing Considered a Boys Business"
......... Leader. Fred Thompson
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27

An Nj newspsper ani .
paper with ideals- It's for
and read By ali Glasses.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-06-06
coNGREso DE MADRE-HlJA Y AS
EMBLEA DE EDiToREs EN- JUNO.

Una conferencia de Madre-Hija }
una de editores de p~erfodicos de Nue.
vo Mexico tendran lugar en- Albuquer
que bajo los auspicios de la Admins
TRACTION de Alimentos en- la Ultima
parte de JUNO.
AL regreso de Washington del Com
andante j. n. Toulouse, ~secretario de
campo y director de la division de re
laciones de condado, Sc per~feccionaran
los arreglos. La ~conferencia Madre'
Hija, cuyos planes fueron menciona-
dos algun tempo hace, sera una gran
OCCASION para una semana de demon
stracion Hoover. No excediendo de
ounce partidas de madre-hija-consis-
tiendo cada una de una madre y una
hija suya-seran enviadas de cada con
dado, con los miembros de las partidas
de demonstration Hoover. Sc haran
conferencias por peritos de notoriedad
nacional y tambien Sc haran cada dia
demonstraciOnes practicas, con ell OBJ
jeto de alentar la conservation de all
hCALOb y uC CAbGIidi Id OuDollLuCAOh
de aquellos alimentos que ayudaran
permitiendo la disminuci6n del uso
de trigo, de la carne y de productos
m~antecosos. Ell fin del proyecto es
hacer de todos los delegados que pre-
sencien las demonstraciones mission.
arios de condado para la conserva.
ci0n de alimentos.
La conferencia de editores estara en-
conexion con I'm mitfn de la Asocia.
cion Editorial de Nuevo Mexico y ten
drA objeto informar mejor a los jor
nalistas en- cuanto a los fines. los me.
todos y la obra practica de la Admin.
distraction de Alimentos y producer una
cooperation mas eficiente en- ell astn-
to de publicidad.
P~resenciara esos mitines, para pro
nunciar discusses, un representante
eminente de la organization central de
la Administration de Alimentos en-
Washington.