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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
OF
CORPS OFFICERS
STARTS CIVIL WAR
FLU" ALLOWED OF ONE FAC
TION PACKING" ELECTION
AND WINNING OFFICES.

There is war in the camp of the
local w. r. C. and all because the
election which was held last Satur-
day turned out adversely for one fac
tion while another faction got in and
seized all the plums in the way of
elective offices. The ladies of the
corps have run their business SO
amicably for years past that the news
Of real live fight over who is to
hold the chairs for the next year
stirs the city to its deepest depths
and if there is any "skull-drudgery"
as one member of the corps expressed
it, being carried on by the members
who carried off the honcrs by elect
ing their candidates to office Satur-
day and getting them in, the outs are
going to see about it.
Really elections have become to be
so tame in this mans town that a
story Of a fight in one of these Incl
dents makes the populace set right up
and take immediate notice and we
are apt to see some fur flying among
the girls who make up the member
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Take Up Your Pledge.

Chairman Thomas A. Carten of the
War Savings Stamp association for
Ionia county says that Portland is far
ahead of Belding in it's stamp pledges,
the former place having sold nearly
$4,000 worth recently while Belding
has only taken up about $4,000 and
Mr.. Carten is anxious that the local
people who have pledges at the local
postoffice for stamps, go there at
once and redeem them, so that this
city will go ahead of Portland, where
it should belong. So if you have got
a pledge, remember it is an obligation
and promise that you will be looked
to to fulfill and now is the time to do
it.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
STATE UNDER STRICT
QUARANTINE ORDERS
MAY JAIL v|OLAT0RS
STATE BOARD, WILL BACK AC-
TIONS OF LOCAL BOARD IN EF-
FORT TO STOP EPIDEMIC.

The influenza epidemic which the
local board of health has been fight
ing against for several months past
has again gained such headway that
it has been deemed advisable to place
a ban on all public meetings of every
kind and nature in this city until the
ravages of the disease have subsidized
sufficiently to allow Of the churches
and meeting places of the city being
opened up for their regular hours
and services.
. There are at present time about
$50 cases Of the disease in the city,
with only two physicians reporting.
1t is supposed that there would be
many more brought to light were all
the doctors reporting their cases. The
local board of health has the backing
of the state board of health and it is
stated that in case. the rest of the
physicians of this city fail or further
neglect to properly report cases to
the city health officer, they will be
prosecuted.
The rigid quarantine rules provide
for the closing of and non-admittance
to, all homes in the state where there
is case of the disease and no one but
regular attendants are supposed to
enter or leave these houses. Henry
l.. Oakley. assistant to DR.. Olin, at
Lansing. in conversation with City
Health Officer Little and Secretary of
the Board of Commerce Byron F.
Brown made it plain and clear that
there was to be no trifling with the
present quarantine laws and that all
violations were to be reported to the
prosecuting attorney who will see that
the cases are prosecuted.
The ban goes On Thursday morning
and there will be no more public
meetings, such as church services,
dances, lodge meetings, or anything
of the sort until after the epidemic is
so far over with that it will be safe
to resume these occasions and events.
The penalties prescribed by law. for
any violations of the provisions of the
act relative thereto are fines Of not
more than 500 or Jail sentences of
not more than 90 days.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Reaut;fuI Child Life Ended.

The soul of little Catharine Quillan
crossed the Great Divide and entered
its heavenly home Sunday morning
at 8:45 o'clock when her death took
place at the home Of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph A. Quillan in the
west part of the city, after an illness
which had been with her to more or
less marked degree since early in
September, when she suffered an at
tack of influenza which later on de-
veloped into pneumonia, from which
she recovered, but the heart action
was so weak and uncertain that the
worn little body was unable to stand
the strain any longer and the fight
was over Sunday morning. Catharine
was a beautiful, lovable, sanity child
and to know her was to feel a deep
appreciation of the beautiful charac-
ter which she possessed. She is
survived by her parents, five brothers
and one sister who mourn their great
loss with the knowledge that "of such
is the kingdom of heaven The fu-
neral was held Tuesday morning from
st. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. FIR:
John A. Klich officiating and burial
was in Parnell cemetery, where FIR. ID.
Beahan cfficiated.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
ship Of the good old w. R. c. in this

snip OF the good OLD w. n. =. IN tnls
The trouble started when a number
Of the members who were able to be
present at the regular meeting Of the
W. r.. c. in G. A. n. hall Saturday
elected their candidates for the cleo
tive Offices the opposition forces be-
ing so hard M by the flu that not
enough votes could be marshalled to-
gether to carry the day for them and
it looks az if some Of the little things
which have been happening in the life
Of the corps for some time past are
going to come to the top and cause
some trouble.
The "ins' are, Of course, perfectly
satisfied with the result of the cleo
tion, but the "outs" are Tar from be-
ing in happy state of mind and de-
through the fact that no official no
outs claim that the adherents of the
not been to meeting Of the organiza-
tion in years and they are of the
opinion that the election would have
gone otherwise had the flu allowed of
the regular number Of regular attend
ants being present.
The next meeting of the corps is
to be held on December FL at which
time a petition calling for the resig-
nation of one or more of the lucky
winners will be presented and if not
acted on favorably as they view it.
instead of dropping bombs number
of the members will ask to have their
names dropped from the membership
roll. The petition calling for the
resignation or designations is now be-
ing circulated although we were un-
able to ascertain by whom, but it has
number of signers and will come up
at next meeting.
A number of the members are in
for calling everything off and contin-
uing with the good work and times
which the corps has always been en-
gagged in, stating that this method of
procedure is the best way out of il
and that the whole affair is petty jeal-
ousy and should not be carried into the
meetings of the corps.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
FRIGHTENED TEAM MAKES
DASH ON PAVEMENT

Monday morning at about 9:15
o'clock, as Ben Shindorf, farmer
living in the Miriam district, was driv-
ing his team west on the pavement
just to the east of the Banner-News
office, the bolt in the clevis which at
tached the whiffletree to the wagon
tongue dropped cut and allowed the
tree to drop on the feet of one of the
horses, which became greatly fright
ened and the team started suddenly,
allowing the wagon tongue to drop
to the pavement. Say, but it made
fine sight to see those horses beat
ing it down Main street, which had
its usual collection of parked auto
mobiles and moving traffic and Ben
hanging on to them exhibiting some
of the best horsemanship ever shown
in this city. The team continued to
run with the bar hitting the one horse
on the legs and the wagon tongue
swinging from enc side to the other
until just before they reached the
first automobile, which to all expecta-
tions was going to be made into kind
ling wood and junk soon, when one of
the horses fell to the slippery pave
ment and the wagon run up to it and
the other horse fell also. The usual
amount of help was at hand and the
| frightened animals were soon under
control and taken care Of, with prac-
tically no damage to themselves, the
nearby automobile, the wagon or the
driver, who appeared to be just as
cool as a cucumber after his exciting
ride of block and one-half.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
NEARLY -FOUR
HUNDRED WOMEN
WERE REGISTERED
PREPARE TO VOTE FOR CITY
COMMISSIONERS AT FIRST
SUFFRAGE ELECTION ON
TUESDAY. &

Belongs women registered with a
bang, bright and early Friday morn
ing and kept it up until 8 o'clock Sat-
urday night and If coming events cast
their shadows before them with any
degree of certainty at all, it looks as
if the election to be held in this city
next Tuesday. Dec. II, will have more
interest taken in it's eventual outcome
and will call out heavier vote than
any election ever held in this city.
Contrary to the expectations of
MANY there will be only the one vot-
ing place in the city instead of three
places as heretofore. The polls of
the city will be located in the city hall
as the provisions of the new charter
call for only central voting place.
In former elections the three wards
of the city each had place for the
voters of the precinct to go and cast
their ballots, but under the new char
ter every person who will cast bal
lot on that day, will have to go to
the city hall.
Thel aides of the city took an ex-
ceptional interest in registering on
Friday and Saturday and the chances
are that they will also take as much
or more interest in casting their first
ballots. The registration in the first
ward was "a, in the Second ward,
141, and in the Third ward, 178, a
total of 393. The usual number of
votes case in this city before the
granting of suffrage to women was
between 600 and around 975 and these
votes cast in this city before the
-jng places. Striking an average pre-
suffrage vote of about $50 or 800 and
then adding the 393 votes who regis
tered recently, it means that the vote
will run close to 1150 or 1900 and that
the votes will all be cast at one place.
The chances are that the board Of
election will therefore, work every
minute Of the time between o'clock
in the morning when they open for
business and o'clock in the after
noon, at which time the polls close.
For that reason the voters of this
city will do well to vote as early as
convenient for them and it might be
well for them to even discommode
themselves trifle to get their ballot
in where it will assist in the careful
selection of good m.n who will look
after ther unning of the city's busi-
ness during thief uture.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
TAXES

Treasurer's Notice for the Collection
of Taxes.
Notice is hereby given that I will
be in the treasurer's office at the
City hall, Belding. Mich, Dec. 10,
1918, at o'clock p. m, for the collec-
tion of state, county and school taxes
that have been assessed and levied in
the city of Belding. Office will be
open every afternoon and evening un-
til further notice. s IT.
VIM. E. Fisher,
City Treasurer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Do you know what "The Light in
the Clearing" means? af.


Henry Mooney, a Grattan farmer,
takes exception to the statement that
we made in last weeks paper relative
to Mooney of California, whose death
sentence was commuted to life i'm
prisonment recently, being a possible
'steenth cousin to the MONEYS of
Grattan. Well, we got information
to the effect that Mooney was form
er resident of 0rattan, and the refer
ence to the Grattan people was just
a good-natured jab at our cousin,
Manuel Mooney and there was nothing
for anyone to take offense at.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11

The members OF the Grand Army
Of the Republic met at their hall on
Saturday and unanimously elected
the following az officers for the en-
suing year: Com, Frank r. Chase;
Sr. Y. Com, Matt Kohn; Jr. v. Com,
B. F. Tower; Quartermaster, Edgar
E. Berry; chaplain. VIM. H. Eckler;
major. B. F. Tower; surgeon, George
A. Hanks; officer Of the day, John
Cooper; officer of the guard, Eli
Hanks; quartermaster sergeant, VIM.
H. Ecker. This election makes the
25th time that Major Chase has been
elected by his comrades to the chair
of commander in the local post. Com
rade Geo A. Hanks won his office
through the fact that being yeteri-
nary surgeon, his comrades thought
him to be perfectly able to look after
their medical wants, etc. The cleo
ton was very quiet and passed off
very harmoniously.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
An Incomplete Article.

per relative to the eight pound
daughter, Mary Florence being born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F: Joiner was
incomplete, as it should have stated
that Mrs. Joiner, who resides at
Hensler, No. OAK, was visiting at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. Addie Whit
ford when the little visitor arrived:
Mrs. Joiner was formerly Miss Ethel
Whitford.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
To Hold Christmas I.a;r.

The members of the Christian Mo
theirs and the Young Ladies' Sodality
are going to hold a joint fair at the
Belding Hat Shoppe, Saturday, Dec.
Ia. at which time they will have on
sale splendid line of fancy sewed
and worked articles, together with a
line line of the old time baked goods
in the afternoon of that day. Be sure
and take a stroll into the place and
purchase some of these splendid arti-
cles for a Christmas gift for some
Of your relatives or friends. 1t will
be appreciated by the ladies and those
to whom you present the articles.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Nctice-s1O Reward.

We will give the above reward for
information which will lead to the
conviction of persons shooting out or
breaking lamps from the street light
ing system.
Spencer Electric Light & Power c.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11

Frank Merritt reached home from
Camp Custer Monday and this after
noon Ernest Eggleston came home on
the train up from Grand Rapids, both
bows having been discharged from
the service. Mr.. and Mrs. John Dehn
have also received telegram from
their son, Arthur, to the effect that
he would soon be home from Annap-
oils. where he is stationed. Other
men are arriving home daily with an
altogether different feeling on the
part of the people than when we saw
them entrain for service.
Do you know what "The Light in
IL rrv r,naana2
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Pneumonia Takes Life.

Jay Farrar, aged about 20 years,
died at his home on the North side,
this morning at o'clock. from pneu-
mcnia, following an attack of influ-
enza. Funeral arrangements have
not been made as yet.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
Announcing the Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call
House to House Canvas

The week of December will be epocha in the history
OF the Red Cross Everywhere within the the
United Statesthe entire population of cities,
hamlets Will be invited to become members of the
will vie with another in their
cent membership.
Everyone knows of the wonderful work of this great
manltarian organization in alevatng the pain and
distress of suffering humanity caused by the world The
unselfsh devotion to dutythe sublime the mil
lions of women Red Cross work. both
is fresh in the minds of ALL =
The is Reconstruction replaces destruction.
Great the task Years will be required rebuild
Europe The responsibilities of the Red Cross multiplied
rather than lessened by the cessation of hosities The
long suffering inhabitants of racked
housed fed and nursed Starvation disease and pesence
are the enemies calling the Red Cross to battle Only
well planned organized effort bring back health and
prosperity to these people
What more fitting tribute be offered by the American
people to show their appreciation of the
and to be done by the Red Cross than by recording
membership In answer to the Red Cross Christmas roll call
Every loyal American will consider it privilege to partici
pate member Of the Red Cross in the rehabilitation of
mankind
Every man, and chdin should answer the
Red Cross Christmas roll CALL December 1928.
WE WANT 100 PER CENT IN BELDINc.
Remember we still have about 100 Belding boys in France
and Russia at this tme Read their letters
per and see what they think about the Red Cross.
We have gone over the top in all our drives in the Red
Cross. Belding--doshot fail this time.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11

w. c. Spicer left for Flint this Wed.
nesday morning to visit a few days
with his children over there and also
to attend to some business matters.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
For Sale

For Sale.
While they last, No. 2 potatoes, SO
cents bushell, as we have only few
left. p. III. Maloney & Co.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11
For Sale

While they last, No. potatoes so
cents bushell, as we have only few
left. P. III. Maloney & Co.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11

For Sale
While they last, No. 2 potatoes, so
cents bushel, as we have only few
left. p. H. Malonev & Co. At
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-12-11

Do you know what The Light in
the Clearing" means?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
HUNS ATTACK ).
ANOTHER LINER.
HOmeward Bound Aurania,
Severely Damaged,
Still Afl0at.

New York, Feb. THE Cunard
liner Aurania, 13,400 tons, was tor
pedoed by a German submarine with
in the last forty-eight hours while
bound for the United States, it was
learned from officials of the Cunard
line today.
Although damaged severely by the
explosion, the ship was not sunk, and
is believed to be making her way back
to port with the assistance Of gov.
eminent vessels, 1t was said. The
ship carried but little cargo.
There were thirteen or fourteen
passengers aboard the Aurania when
she was struck, it was stated at the
ofices Of the Cunard line. No addi-
tional particulars are yet available, it
is said.
The Aurania is sister ship Of the
Anchor line Andania sunk by subma-
rine last Monday She was built in
1915, was $50 feet long, 65 beam and
had accommodate for $50 passengers
in the cabin and 1000 steerage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
SURVIVORS
IN SEA Two
HouRS;;SAFE
Some of Tuscania's Passen-
gers Are in Pitiable Con-
dition From Exposure
Vessel Floated After Ex-
plosion; Red Cross Aids.
SHIP LAST OF FLEET:
FIVE OTHERS SUNK

London, Feb. THE Tuscania re-
mained afloat for two hours after be-
ing torpedoed. The condition of some
OF the survivors of the Tuscania was
pidable. Many had cast aside all
their clothing and had been swimming
about for two hours before being res
cued.
RED CROSS SENDS AID.
The American Red Cross headquar.
ters here dispatched Captain Edgar
H. Wells and Captain Smith to Bel
fast Immediately after news of the
torpedoing Of the Tuscania was re-
ceived. They we're instructed to
spend all money needed for supplies
for the survivors. A telegram also
was sent to the American consulate
at Belfast, asking that money and sup
plies for immediate needs be pro-
vided.
The British Red Cross which has de.
pots in Ireland, Immediately placed
all its resources at the disposal Of
the Americans and instructed its
representatives to do everything pos.
sible to help.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
LOSS TO UNITE
LOYAL NATION

Washington, D. c., Feb. 7.-Secre
tary Baker issued the following state
ment today:
"The sinking OF the Tuscania
brings us face to face with the losses
Of war in its most relentless form. 1t
is a fresh challenge to the civilized
world by an adversary who has re-
fined but made more deadly the
stealth of the savage in warfare.
1--WE must win this war and We will
win this war.
Losses like this unite the country
in sympathy with the families of those
who have suffered loss they also
unite us to make more determined
our purpose to press on.
"As rapidly as details come in. they
will be given to the public in order to
relieve anxiety where possible. and
notice will be sent as promptly as
possible to those whose sons and
brothers have been added to the ma
tons heroic dead"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
u:BoAT sunk?
j. s. OFFICER
SAYS II WAS
Other froopsips in Large
Convoy Escaped Damage;
Survivor Tells Story.

Londonderry, Feb. L The sub
marine which torpedoed the Tuscania
was attacked by destroyer. An
American officer gave an intimation
that the submarine was destroyed.
This officer was next to last to leave
the Tuscania. He gave the Asso-
ciated Press a vivid account of the
disaster.
SECOND SHOT WILD.
The second torpedo fired by the
submarine missed its mark. he said.
Thereupon destroyer, which was
near the sinking liner, dashed on to-
ward the submarine, using bomb
dropping device. The claim IS MADE
that the submarine was done in by
the bombs thus exploded.
Everything went we'll with us
during the voyage. Many of our men
had never been to sea before and
must say they stood it like real SOL
diers.
OTHER VESSELS SAFE.
I'VE were one of powerful con-
voy. must not tell you our position
in the convoy or how the various
ships were formed, but you may take
it that all the other boats have got
through as far as ] know.
EAGER FOR REVENGE.
"As for ourselves, well, the Huns
succeeded in getting only a fraction
Of our fine fellows in addition to our
boat; but if they have, they have put
the iron into our souls and we will be
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
SICK MEN SAFE:
SCORES INJURED
TWO WOMEN ON TUSCANlA SLIDE
DOWN ROPES TO
LIFEBOATS.

Londonderry, Ireland, Feb. T.
Proof of the order which prevailed on
the Tuscania is given by the landing
of two typhoid and two pneumonia
cases without bad effect.
Forty of the survivors were taken
to hospitals. In the majority OF
cases they are suffering from injuries
as result Of accidents in the lower
ing Of life boats or in consequence OF
sliding down ropes.
WOMEN ESCAPE DEATH.
The survivors are proud Of the be-
havior of the only two women on the
Tuscania. They went down a rope
in fine style, laughing.
AT 5:45 p. m. Tuesday evening, F"
said Thomas Smith of Glasgow, .
boatswains mate on the Tuscania, 81
was in No. / room talking with a fell
low boatswain when heard terrific
explosion and felt the vessel heeling
over. l said to my mate, They've got
her now
LIFE BOAT DESTROYED.
I'VE commenced lowering boats on
the starboard side. The soldiers were
lined up on deck waiting for the boats.
Unfortunately many jumped over.
board
81 found the boat at No. station.
to which proceeded, had been blown
to pieces. then helped to get boats
ga. 9-B and &C away with full com.
pletements and the second officer got
boats to safely away.
PICKS UP SURVIVORS.
after seeing these launched I pro-
ceeded to the other deck where
launched raft. I picked up fourteen
soldiers and two of the ships COM
pany who were swimming about. We
had no,oars and had to paddle along
with our hands. We were picked up
at o'clock in the evening and landed
Wednesday morning."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-08
WHEELER TELLS
OF BOMB DELAY

Washington. D. c., Feb 7.-Produc.
tion Of explosive bombs will not begin
until May and powder production by
new government plants will not begin
before next August, Major General
Wheeler. acting chief of ordnance, told
the senate military committee.
General Wheeler and his aides were
examined in executive session. SEN
ators said the general confirmed state
ments recently made by Senator Hitch
cock regarding delay in securing pow
der from the new federal factories.
When the powder factories start pro-
duction in August, according to Gen.
eral Wheeler, they will at first'begin at
one-fifth their maximum capacity.