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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
BRINK

Mrs. George Phillips was the recent
guest of Mrs. Henry Dibble.
Mrs. George Hopkins of Greenville
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Hite Eckert a
few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Orth visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emery
Chickering recently.
Miss Hazel Snow and Chas. Hath
away of Greenville were at M. l..
Howe's Sunday.
Lena Golf called and Mrs. w. E.
Leach Saturday afternoon.
George Wiley was the dinner guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cobb Saturday.
Harold Cooper is staying at the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cooper, this week on ac-
count of the bad weather for getting
back and forth to school.
Miss Olive Curtis visited her faith
er, Russell Curtis, Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Balloon stayed all night
with Mrs. M. L. Howe Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Krick and chill
dren visited Mr.. and Mrs Ernest
Chase, Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Snow and daughter,
Miss Hazel Snow, visited Mrs. VIM.
Shepard of Greenville Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brink and Mr..
and Mrs. Grin Hanks visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Hanks of Smyrna Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
EAST OTISCO

Mrs. Frank Treynor and daughter,
Esther, of Orleans, are spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith Rowley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan King spent
Thursday with her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Haskins, near Woods
Corners.
Miss Mayme Johnson spent over
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. C. johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Dickerson
of Fenwick spent one day last week
with their father, John Curtis, sr.,
who is very feeble.
Charles Treat and family are NOV
ing into the Bert Post house this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Pickard, Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Tooley and daughter,
Beatrice, of Bedding spent Saturday
and Sunday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Smith.
The Green school attended the lee
ture at Orleans school, given by the
county nurse Wednesday,.
Life is worth living except when
the girl in the next apartment is prac-
ticing her piano lesson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

ITO tbs content with what Is SUM-
Gent, is greatest wisdom; he who in
creases his riches, increases his
cares"
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Partridge
spent Wednesday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. Elsby Of Rockford. Mrs.
Partridge also visited Mrs. Maggie
Partridge while Mr.. Partridge was in
Grand Rapids on business Thursday.
A sleigh load Of young people from
here attended the dance at Belding
Friday evening and reported a good
time.
There will be Special meeting Of
the f. & A. M. Saturday evening of
this week. There are candidates for
the MN degree. A god attendance is
desired.
There was q good ATTENDANCE at
the o. K. 8. meeting Saturday even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Will jerks and
Clarence Stanton were initiated into
the order. tars
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bookey enter
tanned the following company SUM-
day: Mr.. and Mrs. Orley Emmons;
Mr.. and Mrs. Will jerks and Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bookey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Plat Rowland spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Partridge.
Cecile, Gertrude and Andrew Row
land. visited from Saturday until
Monday with their aunt, Mrs. Ida
Matice.
Mrs. Frank Donovan spent Satur-
day with her son, James and wife.
A number from here attended the
A. o. o. G. meeting held with Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Ward of Bedding Saturday.
All had very enjoyable day.
The next meeting of the Grange
will be held Thursday, February IA.
1t will be a day meeting on account
of bad condition of the roads.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
LOCAL ITEMS


Three sleighloads Of jolly school
boys and girls-Seniors and Juniors
drove out to J. p. Jacoby's in Mir
lam last Friday night and enjoyed
the hospitality of the Jacoby home.
Their daughters, Elma and Hilda,
are pupils of the schools, one is a
Senior and the other Junior, and
they with their parents assisted in
making the evening very pleasant
one for the guests.
Ed. ID. Engemann has been confined
to his home for the past week by ILL
ness.
what My Church Stands For" is
the topic for the Christian Endeavor
meeting Sunday evening at the Con-
gregational church. Rev A. j. Blair,
leader.
Miss Winnie Wright entertained =
bunch of young people at the home Of
her mother, Mrs. Della Wright, Mon
day night. There were seventeen
present and the occasion was to cele-
brate her seventeenth birthday. The
young people had a splendid time and
light refreshments were served.
Will Pierson, who has been in the
Belding hospital for some time, was
removed to his home on the Hall farm
in Ashley Wednesday.
Mrs. L.. z. Green of Alpena has
been visiting friends in the city a few
days. She came here last week, stop
ping off on her way to Morley to visit
but on account of the railroad tie-up
was unable to continue her journey
until Wednesday.
Asa Z. Dorr had freeze-up of
water pipes and drain during the low
temperature. 1t was a fierce one but
he engaged Edgar Stanton with his
crew of men and electric appliances
last Sunday and when the electricity
got under full play the trouble was
soon overcome.
1t is big change in temperature
from thirty below zero to thirty
above in the short space of twenty
four hours. But Michigan weather is
freakish and the people are getting
so they do not mind slight change
like that.
Mrs. J. B. Luscombe, who has been
sick for several weeks, is improving.
The annual banquet of the Good
fellowship club will be held in Hotel
Bedding Friday.
John Greenop is home from Big
Rapids suffering from an attack of
measles.
Sarah L. Spencer received letter
from her SON, Henry Spencer, in
Grand Rapids this week, stating that
her granddaughter, Flossie Coyle, left
with her uncle, Nelson jerks, and
daughter, Mrs. BernIce Lewis, for
Omaha, Nebraska, last week. Flossie's
brother, Ralph Coyle, has enlisted and
is now in Grand Rapids awaiting ord
ers to go to some army camp.
Mrs. Kate Hall says: II have kept
house Is years, am the mother of four
children, and / would not keep house
without dHollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea" Wise Woman, why? Drives
away sickness, brings health and hap
piness to the whole family. H. J.
Council. Advertisement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
Internal Revenue Service

1t is the desire of the Government
that all persons will pay their income
taxes at the time of making and exc
cutting their returns if they can do so.
This Governmental desire is not man
datory, but to make payment at such
time is the voluntary patriotic act of
a loyal citizen. The reason for the
Governments wishes in this respect
is self evident. The aggregate amount
thus received in advance will expedite
both naval and military operations
and the time so gained must neces-
sarily inure to the great advantage
of the country. A blow struck today
will be much more telling in its eff
feet than if delayed for three months.
EMANUEL ]. DOYLE,
Collector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
FRENCH ARNOLD BUYS
PLUMBING BUSINESS

An important business change has
taken place this week whereby French
Arnold has bought out the Guy M.
Smith plumbing business on Bridge
street. He took possession Monday
and is already doing business. He al
SO has taken over the plumbing de-
partment Of the Bedding Hardware
company where he has been working
for the past three years and will COM
bine it with the Smith stock.
Mr.. Arnold has been resident of
the city for many years and the peo-
pie here know of his work and
promptness in answering calls for his
service.
Mr.. Smith has conducted the bust
ness which he has now disposed of for
the past four years and leaves it with
a good record for efficient work. He
intends soon to enter the employ of
the Holland Furnace company as trav-
cling salesman on the road.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
SMOKY ROW

Mr.. and Mrs. George Chickering
are visiting near Ionia.
Anthony Breimayer and family and
John Snyder and family visited John
Andres and family Thursday evening.
Frank Beattie visited at William
Sparks Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Chickering of
Greenyille visited with Lewis Seeley
and family Sunday.
Mrs. John Snyder and daughter,
Mary, visited with Mrs. Peter Krupp
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Anthony Breimayer visited
with Mrs. Carl Taylor Wednesday,
afternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

LADIES' Literary Exchange Club
On Thursday afternoon, January 81
the Ladies' Literary Exchange club
met with Mrs. Lola Hockstad. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Mary Smith. The
regular business Of the afternoon was
taken up, followed by current events
and vocal solo by Mrs. Berry which
was greatly. enjoyed.
Then followed the regular program
Of the afternoon with Mrs. Lola Lam
bertson as leader. Mrs. Carrie Reed
gave a paper on PHILOSOPHY of
Dress" and Mrs. Lydia Pinkham one
on "Cruelties Of Fashion" Both pap
ers had many points of wisdom and
wit and drew forth animated discus
sions.
The next meeting will be held with
Mrs. Hattie Little on Thursday after
noon, February IA.
A Correction.-In our last report
we said that the Book Review, "The
Bent Twig," read by Mrs. Lambert
son, was written by Mrs. Sarah Wag-
ner. II should have, read: Written
by Mrs. Ida Edwards. 1t was an es-
pecially good review and on account
of the absence by illness of Mrs. Ed
wards, was read by Mrs. Lambertson.
We are glad to make the correction on
the principle of "Honor to Whom
Honor Is Due"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
SUNNYSIDE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mehney and
family of near Smyrna spent Sunday
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Skellenger.
One would think that the weather
was warm out. Last week at Sunny
side Mrs. Skellenger discovered an
owl in one of their trees near the
house. Pretty cold for Mr.. Owl.
Arthur Brown of Bedding visited at
Henry Skellenger's recently.
Mrs. Mayme Wright is taking
treatments in the Bedding hospital.
Mrs. Ethel Brown of Otisco is help
ing Mrs. M. Wright with her house
work. E
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

Cooperating with the Govern
ment for the benefit Of every man
woman and child of the community
the Banner is beginning this week
series of illustrated articles deal
ing with consistent savings and
thrift. That Banner readers may
be fully aware of this series Of ar
ticles and their Importance the first
one is given most prominent
position on the first page. Every
reader will be interested in this
and future articles and should
form the habit Of reading them as
soon rs the Banner is received.
This week some practical sugges-
lions to housewives is given. Read
them and act for the help of "the
boys over there"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
Cleaners Had Social Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ward entertain
ed the Order. of Grattan Cleaners at
their home Saturday.
These meetings are sort of an an
nual affair and beside the regular or
der Of business the members have a
social visit and big dinner. There
was house full and the occasion was
very enjoyable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
Rev. Shelley Dead

last week, aged eighty-two years. He
was well known preacher of the
United Brethren church and number
of years ago he was county superin-
tedent of the Sunday schools of Ionia
county and well known throughout the
district.
Rev. Shelley was the father of A..
z. Shelley at one time the publisher
of the Bedding Star of this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
Michigan State Fair

The Michigan State Fair will be
held in Detroit August 80 to Septem-
Der 8, 1918.
The premiums offered in all depart
ments are very attractive this year.
Livestock will be held six days,
September 2-7.
All other exhibits (including poul-
try) will be held the full ten days.
Michigan exhibitors of horses
breeding classes only,) cattle, sheep
and swine, will receive thirty per cent
over the prizes offered in the prem
ium list.
At no time has the Government
needed our support in the producing
of foodstuffs as much as now, and it
is ready and willing to cooperate with
US in every way.
Begin now and plan your exhibit.
If you have any suggestions to of
fer for our 1918 fair, we shall be
pleased to receive them.
G. w. Dickinson, secretary-mana-
ger, SOP Bowles Building, Detroit.
A penny saved is penny lost, and
probably more, if you save it by taxi
ing it out of your advertising appro-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

Mortality of Michigan-D December
There were 3,709 deaths reported to
the Department of State as having
occurre d inthe State Of Michigan
during the month of December, 1917.
This number corresponds to an an
nual death rate of 1873 per 1000 esti-
mated population. In addition to the
above there were 283 stillbirths re-
turned as deaths.
BY ages there were SAC deaths of
infants under one year of age; 191
deaths of children aged / to 4 years,
both inclusive; 1,172 deaths Of elderly
persons aged IS years and over. The
number of deaths of infants under one
year of age shows an increase as
compared with the month Immediately
preceding.
Important causes of death were as
follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis, SAC;
other tuberculosis, 49,; typhoid fever,
%; diphtheria and Group, II; scarlet
fever, %; measles, "a; whooping
cough, SO; pneumonia, 404; diarrhea,
enteritis under two years, So; menin-
gifts, 20; influenza, 30; cancer, 1874;
violence, 256. In addition to the
above there were. two deaths return
ed from tetanus and one from small
pox. Among the deaths reported
from violence were 26 from railroad;
IA from street car; 10 from auto; "a
suicides; Is homicides and from
drowning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

The union meetings Sunday alter
mating In the churches are getting
to be very popular and are drawing
an excellent attendance. There was a
large congregation present Sunday
evening in the Baptist church and
Rev. w. A. Bliss preached q very ex-
cellent discourse from the text: II
will give unto you treasures from
darkness"
A lot of wood is being hauled into
the city but there is no Cutting of
the market. Every load Is taken as
soon as it heaves in sight.
Hyomei's germ-killing medication
is the only sensible and safe way of
treating catarrh. Goes right to the
spot. Breathed through the nose and
mouth. Guaranteed satisfaction or
money refunded. Sold by Wortley &
French. Advertisement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

A certain druggist in this city re-
Gently received the following curt
and naughty note in harsh feminine
scrawl: II do not want vasioline.
want glisserine. 1t that plain enough
persoom yop can SPELL"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

r. Sunday the pulpits Of the Metho-
dist, Congregational, Baptist and
Church Of Christ will be filled by
speakers in the interest Of the anti
saloon league.
In the evening union meeting will
be held in the Methodist church. Two
Of the speakers are A. c. Graham and
w. v. Waltman. The former has been
scheduled to speak in the Baptist
church in the morning. There should
be alarge turnout to all the meetings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

A flock Of IA fish ducks have been
making their home on the open water
at the dam. These birds remain
throughout the winter along the
streams where open water can be
found. Occasionally they take fight
for day, but return to their home
at night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
Ralph Mason Injured

Word was received this morning
that Ralph c. Mason had been quite
seriously injured while at work in the
Office of the express company in Bat
tie Creek. He was engaged in hand
ling a heavy box when it fell on to
him breaking one of the arms at the
wrist and he also sustained other in
juries of serious nature.
Mr.. Mason has been in Battle Creek
since leaving here and after the es-
tablishment Of Camp Custer near
there immense quantities of express
of all kinds have been handled. The
friends here hope he may recover
without permanent injuries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

More than one man has been ruined
because he could not get away from
an advertising idea with which he fell
in love.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

Innocence is like an umbrella.
When once tits lost it is useless to
advertise for it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06

At meeting of the high school
athletic council Friday Merrill Peter
son and Erwin Hansen were elected to
represent Bedding High school at the
regular meeting of the county athle-
tic council in Ionia Saturday. Coach
Reed accompanied them. = 80
Eight schools were represented by
about twenty-five representatives
Coach Reed was again elected on the
athletic board. The date for the an
nual track meet was set for June I.
A committee on tennis was appointed.
The county was divided and the tennis
schedule was made out about the same
as last year.
Two divisions were made of the
county base ball season. The north
division is composed of Belding, Ionia,
Pewoma and Lyons; while the south
ern division is made up of Portland,
Lake Odessa and GAINESVILLE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
School Life


Senior Junior Party
On Friday evening at six o'clock
| the Seniors and Juniors left the
schoolhouse for the home Of Elma
Jacoby. After long, cold ride a
warm reception was extended to all.
A, fine banquet was served at nine
o'clock, after which the address Of
welcome by Marion Steele, president
| Of the Seniors; the response by Ray
Forman, president of the Juniors and
two toasts by Alice Bliss and Mr.. Dem
ing were given.
Many interesting and lively games
were played. A mock trial afforded
quite q little amusement and we all
hope Glenn's feet have thawed out by
now.
At an early hour (?) the two
classes started for home. The Jun
Tors proclaim the Seniors royal en-
tertainers. :
Freshman Party
Promptly at five o'clock about thir-
ty-six Freshmen, with Miss Under
wood and Miss Walton as chaperons,
assembled at the home Of the class
president to take journey to the
country. About half an hour later
the sleighs arrived and after much
discussion as to who should ride in
the hayrack they started. After a
couple of hours of riding over very
rough roads they arrived at the home
of Ethel Woodbridge, cold but hap
py crowd. Supper was soon served
as soon as, everyone was warm. And
such a supper. Fit for a king!
Games were played which everyone
enjoyed. Everything went beautiful
ly until George Phillips and couple
of chairs had a slight, accident. Ev-
eryone enjoyed the virginia Reel"
and Margaret Friedly rendered some
fine music. At eleven o'clock the party
started for home feeling glad that
their hostess is a member of the
Freshman class.
This week finishes thew of the
first semester. Examinations begin
Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is
holding his breath until he can learn
his fate.
Marion Hale III, Edith Dowing and
Inez Chickering visited high school
Friday
Visitors this week were: Bedding
Richmond, Margaret MINER, Alvin
Davis '16, VIM. Brakeman '16, Eula
Richmond, Beatrice Noble, Mary Tai
bot and Frank Donovan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-06
REMARKABLE CURE OF
CHILD By PRAYER

An instance Of a remarkable cure
by prayer comes from Big Rapids to
Belding. in which local patsor and
his wife are given credit for their
earnest efforts and intercession for
the working Of divine power in behalf
Of the child.
The message from Big Rapids says:
ut is stated by the parents Of q
four-year-old child here and by their
friends that prayer saved her from
undergoing an operation Her name
is Roeva Ingalls, She had undergone
one operation at the Golden Rule hos
pital in Grand Rapids for the removal
of gall stones, after she was brought
home q second one was feared Rev.
and Mrs. ]. Fred Iulg, the Free
Methodist pastor and his wife. Of
Belding, were sent for. They came
to this city speedily and spent day
in earnest prayer. Today the child IS
able to eat and play. Two. doctors
pronounced her on the way to recov-
cry after the long season Of prayer"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
Hun Papers
Flay Wilson
For Words
TeutOn Editors Heap InyeC-
tiveS on Presidents
Head,

AMSTERDAM, July o.-German pa
pers are particularly vtriolc in their
comments on President Wilson's
Fourth OF July speech.
The Rhensche WeStialisch Zeitung
says
Washington would turn over in his
grave If he could hear how his miser-
able successor in the presidential
chair ialsifies history and places his
warlike aims on the same plane as
those truly humane principles and
leals OF the time OF the founding OF
America"
The Cologne Volks zcitung says:
Hypocrisy and impudcncc. thy
name is Wilson"
The Essen Allgemcinc Zeilung
says.
Wilson speaks in the fantastic
wrappngs OF American cgotl'm The
inexperienced Americans allow them
selves to be persuaded into political
fantasies
The Vienna TaCchla,t says:
1T is precisely the central power,
which are fighting for the good and
right IDEAS President Wilson enun-
CiltCt"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09

Andrew Kingkade, vice chairman; Mrs.
J. F. Bailey Mrs b 4 hartmann and
Mrs. r. H. Wilkin.
A box Of knitted articles was being
assembled at Central Red Cross work
rooms Yesterday afternoon
The Tenth and Robinson street unit
leads in knitting with thirty two pairs
OF socks, one sweater and pair OF
wristlctS turned in for June and thir-
teen pairs OF socks turned in this
morning as a starter for July.
Mrs. William J Pcttcc, director Of
womcn's work, took a onc-day vacation
today but directed the affairs at Cen
trail sewing rooms by phone.
Another banner day was recorded in
the surgical dressings department Of
the Oklahoma county chapter of the Red
Cross today when tables were filled at
an early hour this morning with busy
workers who were commandcercd by
llC lpllpNInS NNllUllllNNN M - w lllldll
Nee, chairman OF the department Mrs
Joseph Huckins jr, and Mrs Barron
lIousel, who were in charge OF the cut
ting department Of batting for pads MrsI
L. NJ. Farnum, Mrs Roy Hoffman and
daughter Miss Dorothy Hoffman and
Mrs. lanes Rutherford in charge OF
the surgical pads Mrs Sol Barth, Mrs.
Seymour Heynan and Miss Elizabeth
Dimick who supervised the making OF
tamponS.
In the supply room, Mrs. Charles
Hopes and Mrs. Roy Hoffman wcse
overseeing the work while in the main
cutting room Mrs X. II Wilkin, Mrs
F. p. Brinson, Mrs NJ. Newman and
Mrs A. H. Witherspoon we're indus
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-09
Council of Defense
Asked for Ruling
About ChautauquaS

Representatives Of chautauqua cT.
cults from Kansas City and St. Louis
are here confcrring with Chester West
fall, assistant secretary OF the state
council Of defense. relative to the ac-
tion Of the council at Prague IN an
nouncing that the chautauqua billed to
begin at that place July IS would not
he held. The county council claimed
that the people Of the community could
use their money to help win the war.
The chau,auQua representatives have
been To Prague and It is understood
that the difficulty ha, been adjusted
and the chaulaulua will be held The
representative desire to learn the state
councils attitude with reference TO
chautauQuas held during the period OF
the war.