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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21

Twenty-six of the relatives, friends
and neighbors Of Mrs. Lizzie Wells
gathered at her home on Millard st..
last Saturday evening and thoroughly
surprised her by walking in on her
and announcing that they had come to
help her celebrate her birthday ami
versary. Games, music and social
visiting made the evening pass swiftly
and at q late hour, splendid refresh
mSbts in the line Of Bohemian lunch
were served.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
High School Sports.

At last the mighty have fallen but
only one peg. Clarksville invaded
Belding territory last Friday and de-
feated Berry's Invincibles at Leonard
Park by the score 2 to 1. Erratic
catching by "Pete" Peterson was the
cause of the setback. Peterson had
the track meet on his mind and
thought he was putting the shot,
when he pegged second. Ted Lam
bertson pitched a good game and had
fair support, but we were doomed ac-
cording to the prophecy of manager
Ding" Ring.
Lyons won their first game on the
same date with a score 0 to 10. Ban
non. who pitches for Ionia was taken
out in the third inning and "Chippy"
went in and won the game as usual.
Monday Belding played tennis at
Ionia. Lambertson and Greenop doub-
les for the boys. Dehn. singles for
the boys; Maude Bignell and Mildred
Krammer, doubles for the girls, and
Aileen Armstrong. singles for the
girls Alvin Storey was the cause
Of Greenops defeat because he pour
ed hot chocolate on him and disab-
led him. There is some hope of his
recovery. Girls singles and doubles
both won while boys singles and
doubles lost. Ionia showed poor
sportmanship.
We are all set for the big game
next Friday at Ionia in which we hope
to be still, on top. Friday school will
let out at 2:30 so that all students
will be able to root. We hope at least
to take four truck loads down. Please
help fill in and root.
Following are the standings of the
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21

Leonard McPherscn. our efficient
night-watchman, for some years past
has quit the job in disgust because
of the fact that the council failed to
act satisfactorily on a raise in salary
for him. Mack" as he is familiarly
known, has filled the position of
night-watch with credit to himself
and the city and a better man than
him will be hard to get. VIM. H.
Kennedy started in on the Job Tues
day night until another man can be
secured to take the place as a steady
job. dot
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
Local Men Enlist

Lieut.. Mckinley in charge Of the
local u, s, Army recruiting Office
reports that to date five local men
have signed up for service in the
ans and Art VanvalkenhWk are f9l-
ready at Camp Custer and Otis Pow
ell and Roy Wiersema. the latter two
leaving tomorrow. Thursday.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
Lost A Finger

George Whitney, one of our local
returned soldier boys who recently
received an injury to his left hand
while at work in a factory here had
to have the middle finger on that
hand amputated at the hospital. Mon
day. Drs. Bower, Of Greenville and
Stanton Of this city. performed the
operation which was necessitated
by blood poisoning setting in.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
To Have Band Concerts

Belongs City Band had their first
rehearsal on Monday night in prep
Grafton for the series of public open
air band concerts which they will give
in the band stand just east of the
Banner-News office this summer. The
first concert, will be. given on the
first Wednesday in June and they
will be held every Wednesday night
thereafter throughout the summer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
Local Man Gets Appointment

Carl 'Ritterstcrf has received an
appointment as deputy state game
and fire warden and will soon enter
upon his new duties which are con-
nected with the Office. The position
is good for a stretch of time from
about now or little later until along
in the late fall and it will be much in
the nature of good extended vaca-
tion for Carl. who loves the life in
the open and close to the nature
sort.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21
Il. o. O. f. Notice

All members of Silk City Lodge
No. 447. /. o. o, F. are requested to
meet at the /. 0. o. F, hall at 300
o'clock a. m on Decoration Day. May
80 and go from there to the G. A. r.
hall to take part in the Memorial Day
exercises.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21

Mrs. Lillian Wright left Wednesday
afternoon for, Milwaukee to spend a
few weeks with relatives and friends.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21

Because he is out of khaki
And earning his daily food,
He's not bit less real soldier
For he is the man who made good.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-21

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wanted to work in the Grand Rapids
Paper Box factory here.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24
JUNEAU IMPORTS DOG
CATCHER AND CORDOVA
NEEDS MAN FOR JOB

Juneau is to have real up-tO-date
dog catcher of the imported variety,
who knows how to detect" dogs even
in the bosom of the fireside," and
take them to the dog pound, when
they are unadorned with a bona fide
1919 license.
The young cOlOred gentleman
whose name is Johnny Norman, ar
rived on the Northwestern, and in
less than half an hour one of the city
cOuncilmen had contracted with him
to 'clean up the dogs" He informed
the city dad that he was the real thing
when it came to catching dogs, and he
is on the job
According to the new dog ordinance
the fact that dogs are kept at home
does not exclude them from the provi-
siOns Of the act, since the ordinance
provides that every dog in the city
must be licensed Citizens will save
themselves extra expense by inter
viewing A. B. Cole and getting a tag
The license fee is 81 for males and
Sc for females.-Juneau Empire
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24
INCREASE IN TRAMWAY
AND OMNIBUS FARES
CAUSING Discomfort

LONDON, June 10 Correspondence
of the Associated Press) The ques-
ton Of the increase in tramway fares,
and also those of the motor omnibuses,
has caused widespread discomfort here
lately. In some instances the fares in
London and the suburban districts
have been raised more than 100 per
cent over those charged in pre-war
days.
The result has been that public opin-
ion has been worked up to such an ex-
tent that nearly every day London
members of parliament are asking
questions on the subject in the house
of commons and Populations are fire.
quently seeking interviews with the
London county council and the omni-
bus companies concerned.
The first step toward the increase
was the abolition of the halfpenny fare
and latterly the reduction of the dis
lance which could be traversed for the
penny fare.
The companies declare that the in
crease is necessary to meet the extra
expenses which have occurred by the
Workmen's demands for shorter hours
and more pay. The public alleges that
the additional cost of running is made
up by the extra fares taken since hos
tilities ended
An interesting sidelight on this is
provided by the accounts of the Glas-
gov Corporation Tramways in the next
largest city to London. The year that
has just closed has proved a record
for the city. Prior to the war the
fares were the cheapest in the coun-
try, and they have since been main
tanned as before. The revenue for
fares for the year 1918-1919 totaIed
6 100000, an increase of 9123,O00
over the year 1917-1918. The number
of passengers carried increased by
more than 100000. It is stated in
the report that 60 per cent Of the in
crease came from the halfpenny fares.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24
LEGAL ADVICE
PROVIDED FREE
BY LEGACY

SAN DIEGO, July "a (by Associated
Press) In a report made by P. A.
Whitacre, recently appointed by the
San Diego Bar Association as public
legal aid, the attorney shows that dur
ing the two months the office has been
in existence he has received more
than 1926 calls for advice
The office of public defender was
established to conform to the prOvi-
sions of a legacy left by Lieutenant
Dewitt G. Mitchell, who died while in
the military service of the United
States. Lieutenant Mitchell, before
entering the service, was an attorney
in this city. Control of the legacy and
disbursement Of funds thereby pro-
vided was left to the San Diego Bar
Association.
Few of the cases submitted to the
public defender have been carried to
the courts, an amicable settlement
having been arranged wherever pos
sible.
Persons applying for relief or de-
tense who are found to be attempting
to usurp privileges to which they are
public defender has had little Of this
to contend with, however, according to
his report, "and no trepidation need
be felt by the worthy applicant"
The trust stipulates that
"All persons who shall apply to said
public attorney for his aid and assist
ance and who shall appear to him to
be in need of an attorney shall be ben
eficiaries of this trust, and said public
attorney shall prosecute or defend
their legal rights or give them legal
aid or defense as the case may be, pro-
viding, however, that said public at
tOrney shall not engage in prOsecut-
ing or defending matters of a criminal
nature nor in the conduct of divorces
or annulment suits, but shall COnfne
his services to matters Of a civil ma
ture."
Requests for relief are varied and
cover all classes of civil litigation.
Many former soldiers and sailors have
called for aid.
The trust was not established pri-
marily as a charity The only charges,
however, are for filing and other costs.
A stipulation in the terms of the fOun-
datiOn shows that it was planned to
help him who helps himself" The
will says:
Il hereby subscribe to the view that
persons who have saved a little money
or other property, and who are in dan
ger of losing it, are more worthy of
help to preserve what they have laid
by than persons who have not had the
foresight or self-control to lay by saw
ings."
Lieutenant MitchelPs mother, Mrs.
Austin w. Mitchell, has enlarged the
scope Of her sons legacy by supply
ing funds for the maintenance of an
office in a centrally located building.
Stenographic, telephone and other
service also has been furnished.
Whitacre was appointed May to
serve one year, successive appoint
ments to be made by the bar associa-
ton for one-year periods.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24

Electricity for service, that's why
we sell electric waffle irons, coasters,
grills, toast-stoves, immersion heaters,
curling irons, cozy-glow heaters,
and everything. Northwestern Hard
ware company.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24
Sore Throat, Colds
Quickly Relieved BY EIamlIn's
Wizard Oil


Hamlin's Wizard Oil is a simple
and effective treatment for sore
throat and chest colds. Used as a
gargle for sore throat it brings quick
relief Rubbed on the chest it will
often loosen up a hard, deep seated
cold in one night
How often sprains, bruises, cuts
and burns occur in every family, as
well as little troubles like earache,
toothache, cold sores, canker sores,
stiff neck, and tired aching feet.
Soothing, healing Wizard Oil will al
ways bring quick relief
Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
IF not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 80
cents. Guaranteed
The Cordova daily times., 1919-07-24

No one should be without an cleo
trio plate, especially the kind with 8
different heats. Northwestern Hard
ware company.
The sun., 1919-08-28
10000 REGISTER IN PHIA.
Record Breaking Number of vot-
ers List Names.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27.-Reports up
to tonight giving results of yesterday $
registration of voters for the coming
Mayoralty election in Philadelphia show
a record breaking total of approximately
$4,000 with some election districts still
missing.
The figures exceed those for the first
registration day a year ago. when a
Governor was to be elected, and also eX-
coed the first registration days of the
last two Mayoralty elections. The re-
turns so far show that 1891 Republic
cans were registered. 1856 Democrats,
49, Socialists and 1860 non-partisan.
Both sides in the Republican Mayoralty
fight continue to express qualification
because of the large registration.
There will be two more registration
days next week. and the supporters of
Representative J. Hampton Moore and
Common Pleas Judge NJ Patterson, can
didates for the Republican nomination
az the primaries on September l6, are
making every effort TO bring out, IA full
registration and at the same time are
making a spirited campaign Cor votes.
The sun., 1919-08-28
u. S. NIPPED MAURER'S
SOCIALISTIC PLANS
Wanted to Preach RadicaIisr,
in England and France.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Evidence in
the hands OF the State Department tend
ing to show that James II. Maurer Of
Reading, former president OF the Penn
sylvania State Federation of Labor.
planned to disseminate radical propa-
ganda in England and France was re-
sponsible for the cancellation of his
passports and his removal from the
steamship Lapland a few moments be-
fore the vesse, sailed yesterday from
New York for Southampton.
The Department has informed Con
gressmen whom Maurer Is trying to in
terest in his case that the labor leader
recently wrote friends that he intended
to carry on a campaign of radicalism
while ostensibly investigating old age
pensions. Maurer and A. Epstein of
Harrisburg, whose passport also was
cancelled. had been appointed by Gov.
Sproul on a mission to investigate old
age pension systems In vogue abroad.
Maurer was elected to the Pennsyl-
vania Legislature as a Socialist He
has been known as a radical in labor
circles for some years and II Is under
stood Is DESTROYS Of organizing radical
anti-capitalistic associations In England
Epstein has been engaged in labor in
vestigations and social work, but it is
understood that his passports were can
celled only because he was travelling
with Maurer.
This is the second time that the lat
ter has been held in this country by
action of the Washington authorities
About year ago he was elected n del
egate TO radical gathering in London
but Washington frowned ON American
representstio ct the meeting and Mau-
rer stayed at homo
The sun., 1919-08-28
B. X. T. WAGE RAISES
TO DATE FROM AUG. 8
General Manager Royce An
nounces Policy.

Frederick p. Royce. general manager
OF the B. R. T. system, issued a state
ment to the company's employees yes
terday declaring that wage increases
agreed upon in the conferences now
taking place would be effective from
August 2. the day upon which the strike
was settled.
The officials OF the B. r. T. system"
said Mr.. Royce, have had two confer
ences with the committee appointed TO
consider the matter OF wages conditions
Of service, &C.
"On account of the great number OF
wage schedules to be fairly adjusted to
meet present conditions. the officials
have not been able to reach a complete
decision. Every effort has been made
and will be made by the officials and the
committee to arrive at a conclusion very
promptly. their purpose being to make
retroactive and effective as Of August .,
1919. any new rates OF wages they agree
upon"
Negotiations between the company Of
f1cials and the employees committee
have been\ proceeding slowly. 1t is
thought that Mr.. Royce's statement will
remove any dissatisfaction that may
have arisen in the ranks as a result OF
the slow progress made, the men being
| assured OF increases from the day they
returned to work
The sun., 1919-08-28
SAYS LANE FAVORS
BRITISH OIL MEN
La Toilette Reads Telegram
Alleging Discrimination.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.--Charges that
the Interior Department was discriml-
mating In the West against American oil
interests in favor of British oil and pot
ash interests we're made in a telegram
read In the Senate to-day by Senator La
Toilette (Wis.) during an attack on the
oil, gas and coal land leasing bill. The
telegram was dated Los Angeles It was
signed by d. J. Grammar. E. N. Routhe.
Edgar Temple, George Lepage and Ben
McLendon. designating themselves as
committee on legislation"
The bill would make poems and ten
ants OF Westerners for the British Gov
eminent, now esta blishing a commercial
empire in the United States" the tele-
gram alleged. I'VE demand" the tele-
gram added, that investis alton be made
OF the $4,000 alleged to have been
paid to have Interior Department clear
list for patent millions of dollars of
oil land not subject to patent which has
recently become the property Of the Eng
lish Government"
I'VE want shown" the message con-
dnued. why that out Of 100000
acres OF oil land withdrawn by Presi-
Dental proclamation from entry, exclud-
ing American citizens, only $50 acres
OF English holdings In California were
affected. We want to know why the
Interior Department drove American
locators off of potash lands on techni-
calities and patented 10000 acres to an
English corpor;. ton"
Another telegram read by the Senator
from Fred w. Parks of Denver, said the
bill was a STANDARD oil measure and
menaces Western oil interests"
Senator La Toilette In presenting the
kilograms asserted that the Government
should protect itself to insure an ample
supply Of coal and oil for the American
navy.
Senator King (Utah) defended Secre-
tary Lane and the Interior Department.
Senator La Toilette, while disclaiming
any knowledge of the Identity of the
signers of the telegram, replied that be-
fore completing his speech he would
show some things" that might result
In the Utah Senator changing his mind.
The sun., 1919-08-28
SUFFS WILL FIGHT
BUGBEE AND NUGENT
Both Candidates for Jersey
Nomination Stir Anger
of Women.
THOUSANDS JOIN DRIVE
Opposition by Democrats and
Attempt at Deal by G. o. P.
Is Resented.

James r. Nugent, Democrat, who has
rosy dreams OF being the next Governor
Of New Jersey, and Newton A. X. Bug
bee, Republican. who sees similar
visions, had better watch out for the
sT'fragists. OF all the seven candidates
who have their eyes on Trenton these
two have excited the ire Of the New
jersey women who want the vote, and
ct the approaching primaries they will
be opposed by the New Jersey Suffrage
Ratification Committee and the thou
sands of women whom II represents.
AS Mrs. E. F. Felckert. chairman of
the committee, said yesterday, It is not
necessary to go into particulars why
they oppose Mr.. Nugsnt.
Everybody knows Mr.. Nugent's or
position to women-not only opposition
to their voting, but TO their having in
iiuence of any kind In the country where
they live, whose laws they obey and
whose taxes they help to pay. 1t goes
Without saying that we are against his
election. AS to Mr.. Bugbee. his attitude
Is less known. for he has never held an
elective Office. We can only judge by
his own statements
He told a member Of our committee
recently that he was convinced that
woman suffrage would be Of detriment
TO New Jersey. But II the sunragists
would refrain from opposing his nomi-
nation and election, he said, and II they
would be satisfied with a referendum
on the question of the ratification OF the
Federal suffrage amendment. he would.
as Governor, withhold all political in
fiuence against It, although he would
not wish IL to succeed. He told US that
II we supported Governor Runyon's cam
didacy for denomination he would fight
the passage Of woman suffrage by every
means in his power He is absolutely
convinced of the wisdom OF his anti
suffrage point OF view. and means to
make things as hard for us as he can"
The suffragists are particularly an
gered by what they consider Mr.. Bug
bees attempt to bargain with them.
AT later interview with him." Mrs.
Feickert said, ''he told US that II we
would not oppose him he would agree,
II he became the Republican candidate. to
present the matter OF New Jerseys rat
ification to the informal conference Of
leaders at the G. .. y. State conven-
ton and would not oppose it's inclusion
in the platform. | feel sure that our
friends will see that no course Is open
TO us but to fight Mr.. Bugbee at the pri-
maries, and l believe even Mr. Bugbee's
friends will concede that right and honor
demand this course from u.s."
The sun., 1919-08-28
NORTH CAROLINA
c. o. p. SEEKS RELIEF


r. A. Kohloss. a manufacturer Of
salisbury. N. c., and president OF the
Associated Republican Clubs of that
State. conferred with VIII II. Hays,
chairman Of the Republican National
committee at national headquarters
here yesterday In regard to having Con-
gross pass laws which would give the
party fairer treatment in the Federal
elections there.
The political machinery Of the State
is dominated by the Democrats, who
control the boards Of elections. The
Republicans want the laws so amended
that both major parties may have ac-
credited representatives 1.-THE polls as
watchers, as Is the practice in New York
state. Also they want the privilege OF
examining the registry lists prior to
election.
Mr.. Kohloss said the Republican party
mad most excellent chance'of carrying
North Carolina in 1920 in spite Of their
hahdicaps. but they believe they could
make much better showing under a
fairer system of elections.
The sun., 1919-08-28
COAL INSURGENTS DEFIANT.

sPRiNGFiET.D, ILL.,. Aug. 27.-A formal
sppeal to all coal miners In Illinois to go
w suike Immediately In answer to the
autoc9atic' mandate OF President Far
Hngton threatening str king locals with
expulsion from tho union, was issued
mere tnis afternoon by the State policy
e'n,inlttee OF insurgent miners.
= me call for the/strike was signed by
II, s! niger OF Glencarbon, secretary
me state policy committee, who de-
cared he expected that practically every
ga mine in the State will be shut down
Monday"
singer said seven of the eleven SUD
I'Sl nets in the Ill nois district had been
Usanlzed. and prophesSh that the miners
~ southern Illinois fields. heretofore not
snected' would respond TO the appeal 10
The sun., 1919-08-28
MAYOR BACKS POLICE CHIEF.
Boston Executive Opposes Union.
lied Policemen.

BOSTON, Aug. 27.-Mayor Peters to-
day announced his support az the atd-
tude % Police Commissioner Curtis in
forbidding membership in labor unions
by patrolmen. Expressing himself as in
entire sympathy with the fundamental
aims OF the American Federation Of
Labor" the Mayor added, but / do not
think that the policemen of our States
and municipalities should become affil-
lated with It,"
He said he earnestly hoped the Fedora
ton and the Boston police officers would
relinquish their plan 10 extend the labor
union 20 the police department.
The sun., 1919-08-28
NORTH SHORE MEN TO STRIKE
Company AIEeady Has Decided to
Suspend Operations.

strike is set for tomorrow morning
by employees OF the New York and
North Shore Traction Company which
operates trolley lines between Flushing
and Hicksville and between Flushing
and Whitestone Landing Notice OF the
decision of the men. who demand A. and
as cents an hour instead of 3S and "a.
was served Yesterday upon Puhllc Scr.
The sun., 1919-08-28

vice Commissioner Nixon, VINO returned
to his office for n short while following
illness OF a week
The company officials not only have
refused the Increase demanded but mott
The sun., 1919-08-28
WESTCHESTER CARS MOVING.
Service Halted by strike Is Re.
sumed.

Service on the New York. westchester
and Boston Railway which had been tied
up by strike since last Thursday, was
resumed yesterday.
The car men have gone back to their
Jobs n accordance with a compromise
agreement effected at meeting between
the labor leaders and company represen-
tatives in the presence of Deputy Public
Service Commissioners Edward ]. Glen
non and Alfred NJ. Barrett.
The sun., 1919-08-28

fed the Public Service Commission some
time ago that they would be obliged to
discontinue service on September un-
less they we're allowed to increase the
fare to seven cents.