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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES,
List Of Those Issued by Clerks Of the
Peace and Magistrates.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
Of the peace and magistrate are as fol-
lows
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Clerk Of the Peace John T. Wright
Walter jackson uf Newark and Miss
licssir Flamcr Of Harrington Maurice
RcIstnan and Miss Dorothy Fisher. both
Of New York City
Magistrate Harry y. Stradlcy 925
Market street Harry IRWIN Jones of
Pcnnlnau, Va, and Miss Alice Garrett
1910 Washington street; John BowIng ~
Newport and Miss Mary Chester of
Princeton y j Samuel = Dcnnison and
Miss Alice NJ Polk. both of iiockcssin
Magistrate Barnet Guckman, olJ
Market street. Louis Wcimnu Of 201
West Second street, and Miss Sophia NJ
Gnldstcin 0f 703 East Sixth street
Magistrate l. ] Bronan, sl3 Market
street Daniel iIargan Of 1919 West
Second street and Miss Katherine Dwycr
Of IIockcsain
Magistrate Harry I Gillis, Seventh and
Shiplcv streets Edwnrd w Goucs and
Miss Ida Brooks. both uf afldsford
Pa, William fapnaa of G6I as Fourth
street and MRS. Mary ODonn.B IF Phlia-
dclphia.
KENT COUNTY
Magistrate Francis T. Postlcs, Smyrna
John r Hudson and Miss Narg q.
Johnson, both If Smyrna
st-arX rorNrY
Clerk of the Peace W Elwood Wright
Georgetown Roland Rogers 0f Scaford
and. Miss Bertha Rogers of Philadelphia
Magistrate James r. Tul Laurel
tImfr ~pirer and Mis- fottic NJ Henry,
hpfh oG iHlr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-30
Spendous nationwide distribution of baby carriages and 90
direct from factory rockbottom shorcrcuit prices
and the aest put into words Send money
now! Pay little 10y little while the baby takes its joyrdes Or

Here are the six choicest patterns and greatest
values the entire factory line One of them for your
baby madam. II is awaiting the word from you
Take advantage of our victorious plan of fac
tory Shipments and get your carriage direct from the
makers the rock-bouom price. If you more
than pleased; if you thoroughly convinced
over, that you have made big saving by triumphant
drectdeang plan you may ship the vehicle back at
our expense within thirty days.
Is there any reason why you should defer the
purchaser? No there You don't need pay for it
now We will take pleasure in opening charge account
with youif, indeed you not already OF our old
customers if you already list don't need to
tell YOU how Cheerfuly shall extend this aceommoda-
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ton you The shipment will be made without any
advance payment at all. if you desire.
All you have to do is to indicate your choice
the following coupon sign it. and mail il to But be
10 do it Prices for materials advancing
persisenty. and tell how long hold
these prices. 1t is for YOU to act upon TODAY
Do 1t now for babys sake For health for
happiness you your child the sunlight and the air
Lovingly fulfill the obligation Obey that natural
mothers impulse and sign the coupon today 1t is yov
coupon-yours and your baby's Don't throw it away
Sign it and rush it to the mail box.
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Tho French, Italian and serbian diplo-
matte staff. have moved - EDIog,!a y hero
they wll open temporary Office
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10 be present good program ~ hrIng
preparnd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-30

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
Of the peace and magistrates are az fol-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-30

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
HENRY J. COOK
FOR SHERIFF


Acceeding to the solicitation of
many friends, Henry J. Cook an
nounces himself as candidate before
the Democratic primaries for the
nomination on that ticket for the inn
portafit Office of sheriff.
Mr. Cook is well known in local
business and social circles. He is a
clean, conscientious, temperate and
public spirited citizen, being always
ready to aid in any cause for the up
building of the community and the
betterment of it's conditions.
For the past nine years he has
served as director of Easton School
District No. /, and owing to his. in
terest and the many improvements
made, the school won the distinction
of being the first Standard school in
the county, as awarded by the State
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Mr. Cooks record at the Reforma-
tory speaks well of his ability, and
his twenty-five years experience as
an officer in that institution fits him
for the peculiar duties of sheriff bet
ter, perhaps, than any other person in
the county.
Because of his character, ability
and experience we believe Mr.. Cook
would give us good, clean, efficient
administration as Sheriff of Ionia
county.-lonia Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
CHURCH OF CHRIST
WILL LOSE PASTOR
ABOUT may FIRST
REV. C. M. PEASE RENDERED HIS
RESIGNATION AT NDAY
MORNING SERVICE

Members of the Church of Christ
will lose their pastor, Rev. Chas. M.
Pease, about May first. Rev. Pease
rendered his resignation at the church
service last Sunday morning. He
asked release within thirty days and
at a meeting of the church board SUM-
day afternoon his request was grant
ed.
Rev. Pease will go to Traverse City
at the conclusion of his work here to
remain until he regains strength, lost
because of months of impaired health.
His successor has not been selected.
In fact, it is the sense Nof the church
members that a new pastor will not
be procured until next fall.
The resignation came as a surprise
to most of the church members and
is entirely so with people outside of
the church. He is now on his fifth
year of successful service here and
his going seems untimely, except as
health demands it. Rev, Pease is
dearly loved by everyone, both in his
church and out. His good wife has
also been an inspiration to the young
people of the city. The whole COM
munity will regret to see them leave
Belding, but will wish them every
future success wherever they may go.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
SENIOR CLASS MEMBERS
EXPLAIN THEIR ACTION
President Marion Steele Makes State
ment Regarding Procedure in
Class Meetings

1t has been called to the attention
of the Senior class that some of the
people of this city have made public
statements belittfeing our decisions
concerning the baccalaureate service
of June 10. We wish to take this op-
portunity to explain and justify, If
necessary, our decision.
Heretofore, it has been the custom
to invite. each of the Protestant pas
tors i'm his turn, to speak on that oc-
casion. Although in every class
Catholics have been represented, their
pastor has not been asked to take
any part For the last thirty years,
these students have attended a SER
vice given in Protestant church, by
one Of Protestant faith. In view of
this condition, the Protestant stud
ents wished to show the kind of feel
ing and courtesy felt toward the 9TH
er members of their class. This idea
originated among the Protestants
within the class.
We do not know who has caused
this trouble but we trust that the
justice and courtesy of our act has
been made clear. We hope we shall
have no further occasion to correct
public opinion. Marion Steele,
President Class of 1918.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03

The Council of Defense, consisting
of six cabinet officers, was created by
Act of Congress, August, 1916, to aid
the Government in internal problems
resulting from the effects of the war.
They realized the aid of women was
essential to success, so Woman's
Committee was created. We are
realizing more and more that our
country is at war. 1t is not three
thousand miles away, but as one
mother said, ct seems as If | could
reach right over" as she put forth
her hand as if she would grasp the
boy "over there" Women in Europe
are bravely bearing heavy burdens
and are looking to the women Of
America for help. There is a nation
wide call for women to register. This
positively is not draft; no woman
need fear she will be called from
this will not be done. She can help
by conservation of food. teaching
patriotism at home, etc. Many men
have been called to give up their
work, and many more will be called,
and these vacancies must be filled.
If any are qualified or wish to
qualify for certain kinds of work, the
government will know, by the reg
istration, who they are and where to
find them. One speaker said: "Patri-
otism is service, We, surely, do not
wish to be called, "slackers"; we may
serve by registration. We must do
all we can to win the war.
Mrs. Alice Woodbridge.
Chairman of Publicity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
ONION TICKET
WON ALMOST FULL
CITIZENS GET ONE
E. E. FALES ELECTED MAYOR
OVER J. K. TUPPER BY 128. f.
SHAWLEY ALDERMAN

With normal vote polled in Mon
days election the entire Union ticket
was elected except one alderman Err
nest +. Shawley, candidate for alder
man in the first ward, defeated Frank
Totten, the Union candidate, by thirty
votes.
Elmer E. Fales was elected mayor
over Joseph Tupper by a majority Of
128 votes, the vote being 500 to 241.
Frank E. Conant, city clerk, and VIM.
+. Fisher, city treasurer, having no
opposition were of course again given
their Offices. John w. Moore, super
visor from the first ward, was sue
cessful over Perry d. Wertz, by five
votes, the count being SO to "a.
The other aldermen elected were
Fred Purdy for the second and Fred
McCue for the third ward Constables
VIM. III. Shaw, l.. c. Upson, and Chas.
Coon. School Inspector George Z.
Wagner.
The approval of the voters was Civ
en- for charter revision, 317 to 1856,
giving a majority in favor of revision
of 202. Correlated with the revision
measure was the members of the COM
mission to do this work are: w. B.
Reed, A. l.. Spencer, Geo. E. Wagner,
III. j. Leonard, o. j. Barker, r. II.
Hall, /. l.. Hubbell, E. c.. Lloyd, and
Chas. G.. O'Bryon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
SILK CITY LODGE
|. 0. OF. DEDICATE
THEIR SERVICE FLAG
PATRIOTIC ROLL CALL HELD
LAST FRIDAY NIGHT WILL BE
LONG REMEMBERED

Silk City Lodge No. 447 l. O. o. +.
held their annual roll call Friday
night and merged it into patriotic
meeting and the unfurling of a SER
vice flag in honor of the members of
their order who are at the front in the
call for service. The hall was dec
GRATED with the colors of the Nation
and every seat in the large room was
taken, while many members and their
guests stood throughout the cere-
mony.
The arrangements were in charge
of the committee-J. G. Sager, G. M.
Leetch and j. f. Souders-and they
are entitled TO much credit for the
excellent entertainment.
The Belding orchestra furnished the
music and led in the song, "The Star
Spangled Banner" which was sung
with zeal by the audience.
Silk City lodge has membership
approaching 200 and all the members
who were present answered to their
names as called by Mark Leetch,
the secretary.
The honor roll of members now. in
the service are: Lewis K. Granger, ar
tillery service; Frank r. Bulls,
Canadian service; Frank Freeman,
jr., engineer; Chas. r. Mcconnell,
cook; Ray VanGilder, artillery, and
when the names were called they
were answered to by the military
bugle call given by Ward Gould on
the cornet. Duncan Kerr sang IN his
splendid voice, keep the Home Fires
Burning" and "Smile, Smile, Smile"
Miss Lillian Harrington also render
ed a couple of solos in very effective
way.
The service flag was most beau
tiful one. 1t was made by Mrs. Fred
McNitt, assisted by DIR. Marjorie Orr,
and the five stars represented the
soldier boys in whose honor it was
unfurled. Rev. w. A. Bliss offered
fervent and effective prayer during
the unfurling of the flag and electric
lights thrown upon it made this part
of the program very impressive.
Tableaux emphasizing patriotism
and service for the flag and country
were shown in which Chas. Ray Nc
Connell took part in his uniform, he
having come from the camp at Bat
tie Creek expressly to attend the roll
call. Floyd Darling in a trombone
solo, Mrs. Clara Barlow with a fine
recitation, "The Service Flag" and
Master Jack Sager, "Our Flag" also
took part in the program.
Grand Treasurer Fred Cutler of
Ionia and Mrs. Eta Smith of Grand
Rapids, president of the Rebekah as
sembly, were present and each gave a
very interesting address along the
lines of patriotism and Oddfellowship,
each paying a high tribute to the
orders and congratulated Silk City
lodges in the splendid work they
were doing.
A cafeteria lunch was served in
very unique way and the gathering
was a memorable one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
D. 0. THOMPSON
IS LAID TO REST

David o. Thompson passed away at
his home on Harrison-av., Saturday,
March Both at nine O'clock p. m,
aged seventy-three years his birth
day being on March %.
Mr.. Thompson has been a resident
of this city for the past 25 years, be-
ginning work in the old casket fac
tory and a few years later engaging
with Belding Bros. e. Company as en-
gineer, remaining with them until his
death.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Pennsyl-
vania and came to Michigan when
boy. During his residence here he
has been counted as one among our
best citiZens-honest, upright, and
man in every sense of the word. Four
years ago he married Mrs. Ruby Win
ans of this city and their companion
ship and home life for each have been
pleasant indeed.
Although he had been confined to
the home several weeks on account of
his illness, he was feeling so we'll re-
Gently when called on by Rev. A. j.
Blair, that he and Mrs. Thompson
were intending to join the church next
Sunday. He was suddenly stricken
while conversing with the family and
expired at once.
Mr.. Thompson was member of the
Masonic order, the o. z. s., loyal
and faithful worker, and was also a
Knight Templar, and Knight of
Pythias.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity. Rev. A. J. Blair
gave the sermon and the burial took
place in River Ridge cemetery. The
floral offerings from the different or
ders, the mills and friends were beau
tiful.
Besides his wife, he leaves one son,
Will Thompson, of New Lathrop, and
a daughter, Mrs. Bert Ormun of Fem
Fenton. Those friends from out of
the city to attend the funeral were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Pierce, Lyons;
Will Thompson, New Lathrop, Mr.,
and Mrs. Burt Osmun, Mrs. Orin Os-
a daughter, Mrs. Bert Osmun of Fen
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hansen of
Grand Haven, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
White and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Smith.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
HUNDREDS HEARD
DIR. N. S. RICE TELL
OF WAR ACTIVITIES
ASSERTED THAT THE LARGEST
TASK OF FUTURE is REBUILD
ING THE WORLD

Belding was enthused with the stir
ing message of DIR. M. S. Rice at the
M. +. church Tuesday evening. He
told vividly of the conditions existing
in Europe, his audience listening With
intense interest at all times.
DR.. Rice declared the present war
to be one to decide for the continu-'
ance and spread of autocracy. He
expressed complete confidence of a
successful outcome and gave numer-
Gus illustrations to prove that the
ultimate result would be success to
the allies. He explained the delicacy
of the situation in Europe from a
family standpoint, as result of the
intermarriage of the royalty. In
stances were related of the success of
the Red Cross work in the hospitals.
One of the most stupenduous tasks
confronting the world after the war,
he said, would be the rebuilding of
the human world. The flower of all
lands is being thrown into the strug
gle and is perishing on the battlefield.
The most learned, the healthiest, and
most successful men of the age are
being sacrificed for the sake of demo-
cracy. And the worst of it all is that
they are passing childless. As a re-
suit the nations will suffer for de-
cades.
The devastation Of land, houses,
cities, and everything that man holds
dear, he said, is most appalling. Ton
que cannot describe the awfulness of
the scenes. 1t will require years and
years to level off the battle torn coun-
try and restore fertility to the soil.
For two hours DR.. Rice talked to
the full house. Instance after in
stance of bravery of our boys or the
soldiers of our allies was told in pic
turesque manner. Really DIR. Rice
gave view of the war from the
standpoint of an eye witness that can
not be narrated in books, or papers.
He offered prophesies as to the future
and clearly refined his reasons for
such conclusions. His handling of
subject was masterful and was an
education to his hearers. Neither
was he lacking in wit and humorous
expressions. About six hundred peo-
pie heard his talk.
The net proceeds of the lecture,
given to the Red Cross, amounted to
Approximately 500
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
FRIENDS BID FAREWELL
WITH SURPRISE PARTY

A party of about forty-one people
assembled at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Reeves Saturday night
as a surprise and to bid them fare
well, before leaving for their new
farm home in Orleans township. The
evening was spent in visiting and
music. Refreshments of sandwiches,
coffee and cake were served.
A purse of money was presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves as a slight token
of the esteem and respect of the de-
parting friends among their neigh
bors. Mr.. Reeves lived in the one
community all his life and it was
with regret that he left the old home.
Their friends join in wishing the
family a most prosperous future in
Orleans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
EMORY TOWNSEND
CONGRESSIONAL
ASP|RANT IN 9TH

Hon. Emory Townsend of Saginaw
is a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress in the 9Th
Congressional District against Joe
Fordney.
Mr.. Townsend makes his announce
ment as follows:
For more than a year past many
voters from various sections of the
district have urged me to become a
candidate for Congress at the Prim-
aries, August 27, 1918. That request
has been considered favorably and
shall make an aggressive campaign
to be nominated.
| thoroughly and honestly believe
that the laws of this country should
apply to one and all alike; that
special laws enacted for the benefit
OF privileged classes should be re-
pealed.
That the rights and privileges of
the masses of people must be pre-
served.
That should my action be such as
to displease the people of the district,
to submit to a recall.
Never viii | become "a subservient
tool of any special privileged class,
or of anyone, but will attend TO the
duties of the office all the time to the
best of my ability and not be, absent
from the same for months and months
at time looking after my personal
affairs.
That when any office-holder has
long since outlived his usefulness in
Office and neglects to attend to the
duties of the same, that he should be
retired to private life.
Absolutely believing that there
should be change in the Representa-
tive of this District, with the assis-
tance Of the voters that change will
be made. | will do my part, and
hereby challenge Joe Fordney to
meet me in joint debate in every city,
village and town of the district to
discuss his qualifications to be longer
in Congress.
LIBERTY shall be preserved.
There MUST be but one flag in this
Country.
If there are any in this district who
are not personally acquainted with
me. we will have ample opportunity
to know each other between now and
August 27, 1918, the date of the
primaries.
ask the active support of every
voter from now until the close of the
Primaries on said date.
| remain,
Yours very respectfully,
EMORY TOWNSEND.
Dated at Saginaw, Mich, March
25th, 1918. ADV.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
Restrictions on Mailing of
Parcels to American Ex-
peditionary Forces

1t is impossible now to send prom
iscuous articles to soldiers in the
American Expeditionary Forces. On
ly such articles as are requested by
the soldier and approved by his su-
perior officer will be accepted for
mailing or express delivery.
Here is the new order regarding
the shipment of parcels to the boys:
Office of the PostrrHter General.
Washington, harch IS. 1913.
Order No. 1853.
On and after April /, 1918. parcels
for members and individuals connect
ed With the American Expeditionary
Forces in Europe shall not be- accept
ed FOR mailing or dispatched unless
they contain such arcticles anly as
are being sent at the written request
of the addressee. approved by his
regimental or. higher commander or
an executive officer of the organiza-
tion with which he is connected
A. S. BURLESON,
Postmaster General.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
Surprised Mrs. L. c. Fales

Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Fales, Will Olds
and wife and Mrs. Marvin Filkins
were in Grand Rapids Tuesday to at
tend the eightieth birthday anniver-
sary and surprise for Mrs. L. c. Fales.
The event was held at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Maude Filkins.
Mrs. Fales was totally surprised and
delighted with the day. Five of the
six children and their families were
present. The honored guest was CIV
en- many nice bouquets of flowers by
her relatives.
Mrs. Fales was one of the first
white children born in Otisco town
ship. She is still well and enjoying
the comforts of mature years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03
Surprise on Mrs. Wood

Mrs. Mary J. Wood, residing with
her son, Bert Wood, on the north side,
was made very happy Saturday after
noon when a company of neighbors
two gave her surprise on the ami
versary of the seventy-sixth birthday.
Mrs Wood has been a resident of
this city for several years and has a
whole lot of friends here. A fine
lunch was served and she was pre-
sented with numerous gifts as SOU
venirs of the occasion. Mrs. Wood
and all present enjoyed the afternoon
very much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-04-03

James Banks, well known here as a
former employee in the E. c. Lloyd
store, is well pleased with the Ban
doing well. In renting for the Ban
ner Mr.. Banks says:
Saginaw, Mich.
March 20, 1918.
Dear Sir: Find enclosed money
order of S1.50 for the Banner. We
enjoy your paper very much because
it keeps us in touch with home, and
we always look forward to Friday as
a big day in each week because that's
the day we get the Banner.
Your very truly,
James Banks.