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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
BARTONvILLE

Mr.. Ind Mrs. Will Day, Of Caledonia.
were {he Sunday guests Of his brother,
Clyde Day and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Norton and Earl
Nortdn and wife spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pulhemus, OF
Greehville.
Laura Gardner, Cora Davis, Ola
Purdy, Bessie Lee, Nellie Norton and
Josie Kohn represented the l.. o. T. M
from this vicinity at Ionia, last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Olds visited al
Glen Lees Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kohn and daugh-
ter, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Kemp, Of Miriam, Sunday.
The vicinity was greatly shocked te
hear the sad news flashed over the tel
.ephone. last Thursday, that Fred Con.
don had passed away very SUDDENLY
while out in the field at work. The
funeral was largely attended by rel
aives and friends. The bereavedN wife
was former Bartonville girl and al
extend their sympathy to her in hel
sad bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Norton motor.
ed to Palo, Saturday, to visit Mrs
Norton's mother who is sick.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Lowden of Craw-
ford street, have also received let
ter from their son, Frank, who re-
Gently enlisted at Grand Rapids, which
letter is as follows and which the
BannerANew is indeed glad to pub
fish:
Otisville. N. Y,
May II, 1918.
bowed Ones at Home: Just line
this a. m. l left Sandy Hook May
10, 1915 noon and went to n. Y. /
then came up here on the Erie r. r. !;
arrived here at 8 p. m.
1t is a very beautiful place here,
though only about $50 population; it
is on the mountain side and the most
beautiful place | have seen. 1t rs
about 70 miles from New York city,
1t is new base hospital and no sup
plies yet, we even sleep on the floor
with two blankets to make our beds,
but we do have lots of fun over our
beds and enjoy it very much. We
don't have any work and very little
drill but wait, the 1st of July we are
to get nearly 1000 boys who have
done their bit at the front. This
done their bit at the front. This place
will accommodate 1000 men when
finished. Now listen, we do sleep
on the floor but they also take US to
the village hotel for meals so it is not
bad at all. Yes, by the way,
have young Baptist Rev. here for
chum. He came up from Oglethorpe,
Ca, with me and is still with me.
We have from 8 p m. until $3.50 a.
and they are going to let us have Sat-
prday p. m. and Sunday off; there are
20 Of us who are going to church and
we are planning to hike out to some
country church every two weeks so
we can have lots of good times, /
am going to take a camera and get
some real views of this country and
send home.
One of my lieutenants told me that
we probably never would get a
chance to go across but hope we do,
want to go so when / come back /
can tell what we did, not what they
did.
But if it falls to me to stay and care
for those who are overcome in the
battles and then sent back, / will do
it and do my part where Old Glory
calls me. Well must close for now
and will write more next time. Love
to all.
Frank w. Lowden,
Base Hospital No. 8, Otisville, N. Y.
A card, short but sweet and well
come, told of the safe arrival over
seas, Of Francis j. Magin, formerly
linotype operator on the Belding
News. Francis has many, many
friends among the Ranner-New read
ers who will gladly hear that the
subs did not get him on his trip
across.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

A goodly number of people were
present at the dedication of the SER
vice flag at the Baptist church last
Sunday evening at which time the
church's service flag containing eight
stars, was dedicated. Rev. Bliss and F.
A. Washburn gave good appropriate
talks, Don Cook read a fine poem,
entitled "The Service Flag" and the
choir rendered splendid music and
singing.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

Mayor +. e. Fales has received the
following letter from County Chair
man Fred w. Green together with
the Honor flag mentioned. The
flag will be hung UP in the city hall.
May 20, 1913.
Elmer K. Fales, Mayor,
Bedding, Michigan.
my Dear Elmer: am pleased to
be able to forward you an honor flag
for your own. This is in recognition
of the fact that you have over sub
scribed the amount allotted to you in
the last Liberty bond sale. You did
splendid work and it has reflected
great credit not only on yourselves,
but also on Ionia county and the state
of Michigan as well.
"Very respectfully,
aFREb w. GREEN
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Continued from page one = ;,
SOLDIER BOYS ~ = I
IN FRANCE AND
CAMP WRITE HOME

make darn good men. am now
assigned TO company of Michigan
boys now as instructor. / don't
know just how long / will be with the
company but there are some awful
good boys in same, however no one !
knew at home. They shift me around
a lot from one company to another.
Sturgis is now with me in the same
company. There are four Of US to-
gether; we live in q tent and have
things fixed up rather nice. Did
you ever get the souvenirs / sent from
Paris by American Express
guess you have seen by the picture
I sent you that have lost weight.
am now about 20 pounds lighter but
| feel fine and so far the army life
has agreed with me fine.
Have they ever heard anything from
Curtis or Western ! am just won
dering il, they. ever came over. Grant
Weeks is in nice branch of the SER
vice and he will have sure good ex-
periences. Rummler is over here now
but / haven't seen him and probably
won't. / am still with the French
army and probably will be for the dur
alton. I received the letter from
Kathleen and if / remember correcly
1 wrote her at the time, didn't /? Well
there isn't much news can give you
except what you see in the papers and
even if l am unable to write most
Of that will keep my letters coming
and if you miss one don't worry be-
cause / am all o. X. and it will be
because / haven't the time or place
to write or delay in the mail. Write
often and send the papers. / will
look up the package stunt and let you
know what to do in regard to same.
From your affectionate son,
Hugo.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Very Rare.

do you see that young fellow work
Ing hard over thereT said the mana
ger Of factory. Hes made up his
mind that one day he Is going to get
my Job away from me-" as that so7''
said the visitor. II shouldn't think
you'd keep him around here. then"
"Great Scott, mani I'd be very lucky
II every fellow In this factory had the
same ideai"
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Introductory.


As was noticed in the issue of last
lex, a change had been made in
le management of the paper, on ac-
unit of the fact that Engemann
ros., for the past two years, publish
IS of the Bedding News, had pur-
ised from Embree B. (Judge)
pham and James M. Langston,
trolling interest in the Banner
blishing Co. and had combined the
olication of the Banner and the
Tvs in the one paper, christening
the Banner-News, hoping thereby
make of it one still greater paper
either Of the two publications,
client though they had been in the
o the more than 1000 readers of
former News the new management
Is no Introduction, as we feel as
ye belonged to one great family
selves the ones in the family
se business it was to chronicle
bring home to our associates, the
Rnings and news of the day.
well we succeeded in fulfilling
art in the work is up to your
fnent, dear News readers, but
4 verbal and written testimonials
h you at various times gave us,
felt well rewarded and you can
assured that we will at all times
| he future do our level best to give
an even better paper than the
a old News.
the many new friends and read
the former Banner. whose ac-
lance we make through the pur-
of a controlling interest in the
err Publishing Co., we extend the
hand of fellowship, trusting that
best and warmest feeling of
ship may always prevail be-
publisher and reader.
fortunately due to- our
o}d Uncle Sam being busily en-
Tin rolling up his sleeves pre-
Try to taking Willie Hohenzol-
pver his knee and applying the
<, one of the publishers, Hubert
igemann, is enlisted in the ma
service, stationed as instructor
ners at the naval rifle range at
Burnie, Maryland, and he will
sent from the business until
he war is over and he can come
one of the victorious millions
Ike the world safe for democ-
and decency-either that, or
/ offer up his life on the altar
rty in the effort to make condi-
favorable to all the peoples of
rid.
D. Engemann upon whom falls
kty of acquainting the readers
the new management, is one of
publishers of the old News and
always be found on the job to
. Of the Bapner-News a paper
S all to be proud of.
a|e on in and let us get acquaint-
'osjng we will say that the
Nf<subscription will be $3.50
Ind that where people have
dnR two papers the accounts
4 N listed satisfactorily.
n time you have any COM
4 " make, please let us have
Ia we will endeasor to make
of things and better them
way we can.
nst also take This opportunity
kIv thank the many friends,
4 men and the banks for help
6Ic<e the merging of the two
10 assure them that their
..npreciated and that we will
tines endeavor to work for
III welfare and interest Of all.
ENGEMANN BROS,
Editors and Publishers.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Grattan Grange

Next meeting of Grattan Grange
will be Thursday evening, June g.; at
this time Vergennes grange will meet
with us and furnish the program and
ice cream and cake will be served by
our home grange. So let US go
"over the top" in attendance at this
meeting and show our appreciation.
If possible bring new member and
help bit toward service flag for
our grange.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

A near drowning took place in
the river alongside of the city park,
last Sunday afternoon at about three
o'clock. all on account of some young
boys who were out in a canoe, attempt
ing to have some fun with the craft by
rocking it. Assistance was given the
young fellow in need and he escaped
with nothing more serious than good
wetting of his feathers.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

Rev. Robert Dalzell of Inlay City
occupied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church and gave excellent SER
mons both morning and evening Sun
day.
He came as a candidate for the pull
pit and the church and society will
consider giving him a call to the pas
torate at a meeting to be held later.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our many
neighbors, friends and relatives for
the acts of kindness and sympathy ex-
tended and for the beautiful floral
offerings in our late bereavement; also
the singers and the Rev. Ellis for the
words of comfort spoken.
Mrs. Fred Condor and daughter,
= Mildred.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Condor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Joslin.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Don't Kill the Toad

Don't kill the toad, the ugly toad,
that hops around your door. Each
meal the ugly toad doth eat hundred
bugs or more; he sits around with as
pect meek until the fly has neared,
then shoots he forth his little tongue
like lightning double geared. And
then doth wink and when he's wunk,
he shuts his ugly mug, and patiently
does wait until there comes another
bug
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

G. D. Bignell is taking his annual
mo, not bath, but fishing trip, hav-
ing left for Peacock, Friday, in COM
pany with his son, Andrew BignelI
with the expectation Of getting a good
10 Of the speckled beauties.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

"You ask how we may tell ROSTERS
from pullets. Well, about the best
method is thesone advanced by an old
lady, who said: mix some meal and
water, and when the chickens are a
few days old drop little in front Of
them. If he eats it, it's a rooster;
if she eats, it's pullet."
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

James L. Fowle, aged rs years, and
secretary Of the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Co., of Ionia, died at
his Ionia home Tuesday morning. He
was a veteran of the Civil war and
had many acquaintance here.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29

Regular msstipg and also last meet
mo ~ season tuesday, June 4. Mu-
sic' light refreshments and good
time. All members are requested to
be present as there Is Important busi-
ness to be taken care Of.
Fred A. Haynes, G. 9.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-05-29
Hubert M. Engemann
Francis J. Magin

Let us then stand by the consti-
alton as it is, and by our country as
! is, one, united, and entire; let il
. a truth engraven on our hearts;
et. il be borne on the flag under
ch we rally in every exigency,
we have one country, one con-
hutton, one destiny.-Daniel Web
DER.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-06-20
Garrison Hotel
c. A. Russell, Manager
EUROPEAN.

Located on Como square All out
side rooms. steam heat. running
act and cold water
soc PER DAY AND UP,
Inspection invited. Try Me one Night
ne ouiohita Ave, PhoRe 1tA
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-06-20

Am On the iol mfse and kRow
evertthlns We serve ~ fret elass Al
A Reynolds. Agr. Como Calloe R0Om
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-06-20

WE aTons svsaVTts,sa
ftiaa ~ sailef "a rheas ~.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
URIC ACID. IN MEAT
 CLOGS THE KIDNEYS
Take a Glass of Salts # Your Back
 Hurts or Bladder Bothers

If you must have your meat every day, eat it, but flush your kidneys with salts occasionally, says a noted authority swho tells us that meat forms uric acid which almost paral- yzes the kidneys in their efforts to expel it from the blood They become sluggish and weaken, then you suffer with a dull misery in the kidney re- zion, sharp pains in the back or sick headache, dizziness, your stomach sours, tongue is coated, and when the
 weather is bad you have rheumatic twinges. The urine gets cloudy, full of sediment, the channels often get sore and irritated, obliging you to
 seek relief two or three times during the night.
 To neutralize these irritating acids
 to cleanse the kidneys and flush off | the bodys urinous waste, get four
 ounces of lad Salts from any pharm
 acy here; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine This famous salts is made
 from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has
 been used for generations to f1usf
 and stimulate sluggish kidneys, alse 1 to neutralize the acids in urine so il
 no longer initiates thus ending blad-
 der weakness.
 lad Salts is inexpensive; cannot injure, and makes a delightful effer.
 vescent ithia-water drink.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
Baltic.

It is probable that owing to the scarcity of coal and it's high price, the town hall will not be open for social events this winter.
 The first fall of snow brought out the usual number of children and sleds; and the fact tha: the passing of automobiles made the sport danger GUS, seemed to be no deterrent. Many people feel that the children should have their enjoyment but that some streets should he set apart for this purpose so that accidents may not be risked.
 Mrs. 2. Frank Bugbee has returned from a visit in New York.
 Because of the stormy weather, the auction which was to have been held '.t the Glenn Stalker Farm on Spring Hill, was postponed.
 Among the first American soldiers to he shipped home from France are Michael Q. Mccarthy and Charles F Peck of this city. both members of the Mills, l.. l., at present, but will prob ably be able to eats their Christmas dinners at home
 A bowling team from the Williman- tic Elks will play a team from the
 
 Efforts are being made by Mrs Fitzgerald, head of the Woman's Di- vision of the United States Employ ment Service, to get an enrolment ot women and girls for domestic service This, which will be known as the household department, was discussed at the meeting held in rlIe state capi- tol Thursday. The applicants will be recruited for day work and perma- uent work.
 Fred Litchfield, son or the late I'riah and Diantha c, Fuller Litch- field, ded> at his home in Hampton Friday morning from the ecects of a shock. A1r. Bitchfield was born in Hampton, May 4th, 1859, and has been prominent there, serving at one time as selectman. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William A Weeks of Hampton; his mother, Mrs niantha c. Stewart. of Eas-. Windsor brother Andrew Litchfield of East Windsor. and a half-brother, Archie T. Stewart of Portland. Me.
 The Christian Science Sunday morn ing service will be held at 10.45 in the Woman's Club rooms. The subject of the lesson sermon will be God, tho Cnly Cause and Creator Colder Text, Psalms 115, Is. Wednesday eve ming testimony meeting will be helt at 7.30 D. m.
 The First Baptist church, Arthur D Carpenter, minister, will hold the fol l lowing Sunday services: 10.45 a. m morning worship. C. s. Savage, D. D. of New York, will speak. Churcl school at 12. Y, P. S. c. E. at 6 p. m At the evening service at p. m., tn, pastor will speak
 At the First Congregational church -Harry $. lMcCready, minister, Sunday!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
STAFFORD SPRINGS

The selectmen have erected new and complete roll of honor containing the names of all persons who have en- tered the military service from Stat- ford. The old roll of honor which contained only partial list was taken down some time ago. The re- v;sed list shows 21S names from Staf- ford.
 There will be only one ticket--the citizens'-in the field at the borough election to be held Monday. James Sheppard, Jr., is the candidate for warden and Charles H. Moore for clerk and treasurer.
 Several public spirited citizens have donated enough money to purchase q home for the local boys club. The building is that in which the club rooms have been located for the past eight years. The donors are Christo- pher Allen, Freeman F. Patten, Chas E. Pinney William Park, George l. Dennis, A. I. Mitchell, Celia Holt James Sheppard, Jr.. B. P. Cooley and e. F. Beckwith.
 Judge Cramer of the tax lomn1is- sioner's office in Hartford " as in towr! on business Friday.
 Miss Mabel Meyers has been ill with the grip for several days.
 Francis J.. Fitzpatrick has moved to the place formerly occupied by Or rin Converse. near the fairgrouni.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
WILLMANTIC

Five more casualties occurring among Willimantic men have been reported to their relatives or friends frwice lately Mrs. Georglanna Houle lof 30 Brook street, has been informed Iof injuries to soldiers overseas who
 bad given her name as that of near
 est relative. A telegram from the war ldepartment informed her that her brother, Private David Joyale, was se- verely wounded Oct. 25; and a letter lfrom her son. Private Theophile Houle, contained the information that he was
 in French hospital recovering from
 wounds and gassing. Word has also come of the death of Private P. C. Soxild, from pneumonia, at Camp Gus I ter, Michigan. While Private Soxild
 was not a resident of Willimantic, he
 was a frequent visitor here and was lengaged to Wi1limantic young wo-
 man. Private Henry J. Cote's name tappears on Fridays casualty list as ! slightly wounded; and William r. FSuilivan is reported as wounded to a tdegree undetermined.
 The buttons and posters for the Christmas R.d Cross Roll Call have lsrrived, and are most attractive.
 | Mrs. Arthur c. Everest, of 63 Oak street entertained a few friends in- formally at luncheon Friday afternoon in honor of her niece Mrs. Harris c. fpomeroy. lieutenant CDr.1 Harris Ifomeroy is in training camp and is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07

seed corn situation to the attention of
 farmers, and ways and means of pro-
 curing seed corn were suggested.
 These suppers reached over thous-
 and people, and the state food admin istrator addressed three Of them per
 sonally.
 Seed Corn Testing: Over eighty
 samples of corn were taken and sent to the New Haven Experiment Sta ton for testing. X careful estimate
 shows that farmers sold about five
 hundred bushels of seed corn as re- suit of this testing. Many farmers whose seed did not germinate satis-
 facorily were put in touch with sources of good seed.
 Labor: A few laborers have been
 placed on farms through this office;
 but by far the best assistance given farmers on the labor question has been in cooperation with the Boys Work ing Reserve. Twenty boys were placed on farms, and with one or two eXcep- | tions gave very satisfactory service Extension Schools Two extension schools were scheduled during the winter, one of which was held with fair attendance, while the other was i put oi with practically no results, ow- ing in a large measure to the severe weather COnuIIlOIlS WHICH I&eNaJI6u at that time. As a result of the first school, which was held in Woodstock several farmers were interested in planting an arly-maturing dent corn
 for silage, and as it has developed
 many of them saved it for grain. One of these farmers created considerable interest at our corn show just held, by taking first prize with this dent corn
 in the fifty-ear dent germination ex-
 hibit. in the ten-ear dent exhibit. and | the sweepstakes prize for the best
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
JEWETT CITY

Rev. J. B. Aldrich's Sunday morn ing subject at the Methodist church will be: The Choice of Moses. Mrs. L. L. Howe leads the Erworth League at 6 o'clock. Regular preaching service at p. m.
 Rev. Albert DonneIFs morning sub iect at the Congregational church will be The eN Day and the New Democ- racy. Miss Ethel Thompson leads the Christian Endeavor meeting at o. clock
 At the Baptist church, Rev. M. D. Fuller's morning topic is Bundle of Myrrh and he will also speak to the Juniors. The communion service fol- lows the morning service Royal Peo- ple's meeting at 615. "he announce ed evening subject is When the Boys Come Home.
 See new line mid-winter satin hats. On sale today at Miss Griffin G-adv.
 Health Officer Dr. c. H. Jennings has received word that Dr. Cody of New London will send ;t film from Washington to be shown at Finn's Opera house next Tuesday evening. The picture lasts an hour and there will be Q talk by doctor Men only will be admitted. The picture will be HIIOWH III 4NOI WlCu dilOt 4NNW AOIlQOi1 Sunday and Monday. In all probability Dr, Cody. who was sent from Wash ington to have charge of the sanita- tion in New London county during the war will be present.
 Jacob Wechsler has returned from New York, where he went on busi- ness trip.
 Ninth Company dance, Goodyear Singing orchestra, State ArInory. Dan ielson, tonight-adv.
 The second snow storm of the season did business from midnight Thurs 1 day until laybreak, then a rise in temperature to 36 furnished rain for an hour, followed by fiurries all day with the mercury at 32. At sundown there had been drop in an hour to 27, with promise of cold night.
 A year ago the ice on Ashland pond was [ to 8 inches thick ard the 22nd Shea Bros. began filling their houses with 10-incT ice, the finest they ever harvested. Friday night the ice was less than an inch,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
MOOsuP

The first real snowfall of the sea- son was we'll improved by Moosup's youngsters.
 A number of local people attended the Fall dance at.Plainield, Thursday evening.
 Eugene Kibby of Killiugly spent Thursday in Moosup.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis J-avalle were Providence and Centerville callers this week, coming home yesterday.
 The Cubans have secured Bebeos Ladies orchestra Of Providence for their next dance
 The P. H, s. are getting good prac- tice to meet their worst rivals of the league, Killingly High team who are booked to play here next Friday ev- eninG.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-07
WAURECAN

Congregational church, Rev. W. c Norris of Willimantic, will make ar address at the Sunday morning wor- ship at Il o'clock, on The Every Mem Der Canvass. The canvass will take place Sunday afternoon and full re- ports are expected at the evening ser. vice. Church school at 12. Mrs. Ben jamin Liversey will lead the Chris tian Endeavor meeting at 630. Mid week service Thursday at 730 Rev William Fryling is pastor.
 Teachers meeting Wednesday at the home of Miss Gardner.