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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-12-11

city scarcely able to provide the r
necessities, such as warm CLOTH
and nourishing food, and the s&
Claus girls are appealing for helw
providing some of these things.
Just q little something. special, 4
the Christmas time. Funds are ne
ed to purchase mittens.. stocktH
caps. candies. oranges, etc., and I
Santa Claus Girls are asking l
prompt help in raising this fuI
OF articles of clothing, 81
.ticularly. for. children, or Christrd
"eata" also will be acceptable for d
tribution.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-12-11
PAY OPTION ON A r

London, Nov. 22.-(By Mail)-
an automobile in Eng
land these days II largely a matter
Of futures" paying for options on
not yet built. AT the auto
1nobilesfow here this .year.at which
there were more people and fewer
ears than eyer before, ST. 700 was
paid for the option on 915, 900
that could not possibly bA
delivered sbefors NEXT spring. This
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

Special officer Cook arrested fcu>
young men who claimed Saranac as
their home, on the. Bridge street
bridge, Sunday. Petsons who cb-
served the actions of the young men
entered complaint against them
charging them with being drunk and
disorderly. After looking into the
case three of the men were let go
and the fourth, who appeared ccn-
siderable the worst off for liquor or
dope of some kind was placed in the
city quay for the purpose of sober
ing up. About eight o'clock Sunday
night, John Adgate, of Saranac, with
whom the boys had come over in an
auto appeared at the city Jail and
begged for the custody of the young
fellow. After some promising am
consideration the fellow was awaken
end and allowed to go home. 1t took
the officer long time to arouse the
young fellow from the heavy sleep
into which he had fallen from the
effects of the dope which he had put
inside of himself and he was drunken
when he was let go than he was when
apprehended. He will be brought
back here however and arraigned on
the charge, as other persons saw the
men and there are plenty Of witness
ses to the fact that they were drunk.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
CUT /. c. |. BY
BREAKING INTO
MEAT MARKET
SOMEONE HELPED THEMSELVES
TO PART OF SHINDORFgS
STOCK MONDAY NIGHT

Someone who evidentally got dis
gusted with the continued high cost
Of living and decided to lower it by
fair means or foul, chose the stiliy
hours of Monday night, when the
nightwatchman was not looking to
break into the rear of Peter Shin
DORIS meat market on North Pleas
ant street and help themselves to
whatever they could lay their hands
on and carry away being careful OF
course not to leave any clews or
signs which might identify the work
with themselves.
A quantity of salt pork was re-
moved from a barrel, some canned
goods removed from the shop and uh
doubtedly some of the fresh meat
was taken from the cooler, although
the meat market men said they could
not say as to this as it would be an
easy matter to take a quantity G..
fresh meat without it being noticed.
Entrance was made by smashing
the screen door. While no clews were
left at the time some matters have
come UP since which gives very
good lead to who the parties are.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
SAYS 1. c. |. AND
UNDERFEED|NGARE
CAUSES OF I. B. C.
ANTI TUBERCULOSIS WORKERS
SAY LACK OF NOURISHMENT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DISEASE

Thre are thousands of people in
Michigan that literally do not get
enough to eat and as result the
ranks of those afflisted with tuber-
culosis is yearly recruited by con-
siderable number who would escape
the disease if all people were prop
erly nourished. This is the state
ment made by the Michigan Anti
tuberculosis association, bas;ng it on
observations made in many parts of
the state.
Under noursihment is one of the
principal direct cases of the disease
cf tuberculosis, the association points
out. The tuberculosis germ is pres
ent in the bodies of most people, but
it does not become active until the
system has become run down by any
one of the number Of causes. The
person who is undernourished is un-
able longer to resist the germs in his
system and as a result he falls
victim to the disease.
Mn some cities the undernourish-
ed children are being fed on free
milk in the schools, while in other
places other methods are being used
to make up necessary diet for grow
ing children. All of which helps some
what, but at best it is only make
shift.
N Among the dire results Of the high
costs Of living it this one of under
nourishment, especially in the .sases
of children, which leads to tuberculo-
sis and other diseases Of this nature
Wheather or not the present investi-
CATION into the high cost of living
will lead to anything, it is fact, the
Michigan Anti-tubercuIosis associa-
tion declares, that the tendency of
prices to rise faster than wages and
salaries, is a cause for the increase
of such diseases as tuberculosis that
no state can afford to overlook. Who
ever is to blame for the high cost Of
living is at the same time to blame
for many deaths from tuberculosis
each year, the association declares.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
A LOCAL LADY
TAKES RIDE IN
BIG AEROPLANE
ENJOYS DISTINCTION OF BEING
THE FIRST PERSON IN CITY
TO RIDE THIS WAY

Mrs. Clarence A. Sparkle, wife of
one of the proprietors of the popu-
lar confectionery and ice cream par
lor on West Main street, is enjoying
and will always enjoy the distinction
of being the first person in this city
to ride above the earth in a heavier
than air machine, because of the fact
that Thursday morning, while attend
ding the Ionia Free fair she availed
herself of the opportunity to take
ride with Aviator Young, pilot for
the Detroit Aviation Company, who
supplied the machine for the enter
tainment of the patrons of the fair
at Ionia.
During the time which the aero
plane was at the Ionia fair, many
people took advantage of the chance
to take a ride up among the clouds,
but Mrs. Sparks was the only Prison
from this city to take such a trip. She
entered the machine and was soon
Saline over the heads of the throngs
of people who were gathered there.
The sensation of leaving the earth
in the big machine was delightful
and the twenty minutes ride in the
air was thoroughly enjoyed, Mrs.
Sparks said after coming back TO
earth at the end of the novel ride
The aeroplane remained in Ionia
until Monday afternoon and left there
at 3 o'clock on its trip to Greenville
where it will fly at the fair this week.
No one in this vicinity is reported to
have observed the machine in its
flight from Ionia to Greenville.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Caught a Strange Snake

Fristoe & Rummler have snake in
a glass cage in their display window
which Mr.. Fristce captured Satur-
day noon while he was on his way
home. The snake is of very beau
tiful shade of green and there is no
one here who knows what kind of a
reptile, other than being snake, it
is. Some there are who held that the
little reptile is one which escaped from
one of the many circuses or shows
which have recently passed through
the city. The snake is drawing the
attention of many people, owing to
its peculiar color.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
To the Ladies of Belding :

10 the Ladies OF Beldlng:-
When you buy a set Of furs you
must buy them of reliable concern.
You must know that you are buying
Right.
You know this when you deal with
Salzman & Sons.
Trade in your own city Don't pay
car fare to larger city--we bring
the larger city to you. Call and see
our large stock of beautiful fur sets
and muffs. We bought them early in
the season before the advance in
prices. 1t is to your advantage to buy
now. Make your selection while our
present stock lasts.
Or, why not let us remodel, clean
and generally rejuvenate your last
seasons garments and furs. We are
fully equipped to do so and shall be
delighted to show you the newest
styles.
Last season we were unfortunately
compelled to refuse an astoundingly
large quantity Of work of every de-
scription and in consequence we ask
you to avoid such disappointment by
bringing us your work early.
We thank you.
Salzman & Sons.
Ladies and Gentlemens tailors and
furriers, Main street. Phone 359.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

Mrs. Clara Spaulding, widow of the
late Jerry Spaulding, pioneer resi-
dent of this county died at the home
of her son, Lee Spaulding, in Ionia
township, Thursday, August IA, az
midnight. She was 81 years OF age.
She has been resident CT this coun-
ty for more than sixty years and re-
sided on the farm where she died for
more than fifty years. Her funeral
was held Sunday afternoon and inter
ment was in Highland Park cemetery
Ionia. @
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

Mayor Elmer E. Fales, who is also
one of the state food and drug COM
missioner's deputies received notice
Friday evening telling him to appear
in Lansing as soon as possible and
assist the attorney general of the state
in probing into the cause of the high
cost of living. Mr.. Fales left here on
Saturday noon and returned at night
On Monday noon ne went to Lansing
and is now at work investigating into
any causes which might have to do
with food boarding, profiteering or
other like methods which the depart
ment may refer to him He was OF
the opinion that there was some fair
ly hard cases ahead of him and said
that the job might prove too big for
him, but in that Mr.. Fales has always
proven himself competent, able and
efficient official, we are of the opinion
that he will be able to measure up TO
any proposition which the attorney
general tells him to tackle. Another
thing which gives good grounds for
this opinion is that out of the many
men acting in an official capacity IN
the state food and drug department.,
Mr.. Fales, comparatively a newcom-
err on the force, was chosen over
many others, showing that quite ev-
identity the department is more than
satisfied with the official work OF our
little mayor since he has been on the
Job.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Patriotic Orders Picnic

The G.. A. R., w. r. c. and Sons
and Daughters of Veterans picniced
at the city park, Saturday. AS it
was somewhat rainy the 35 people
went to the G. A. X. hall fhere din
ner was served. A large crowd was
locked for but owing to someone
passing out misinformation but a
very few Of the Sons and Daughters
of Veterans showed up. A fine pro-
gram was had and enjoyed along
with the dinner. One old comrade
forgot to ccme until o'clock but he
got a good feed just the same when
he did come.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
.ALTO-BELO|NG
BALL GAME WAS
A GOOD ONE
FEW ERRORS AND GOOD PLAY
ING ON BOTH SIDES MAKE
GAME INTERESTING

Without question the best game
staged in Belding this season was
played Sunday, Alto being the victim
of a A to / score. With Higgins, an
old Belding pitcher, in the box for
Alto and Mooney for Belding, it
made the game one of unusual inter-
est. MONEYS pitching was the big
feature, he striking out 1S men, al
lowing 6 hits and scoring one run and
sending one across ON his double In
the 9th inning, also one on hrs single
in the 3rd getting 2 of the 8 hits OBJ
tanned by Belding.
Lefty Higgins also pitched gooo
ball and besides pulled off the fea-
ture play of the game in the 9Th In
ming, with the bases loaded, no one
out, and Blosser batting for Wilson,
popped to Higgins. 1t looked as tho
he would have to scoop the ball but
being left handed was able to catch
same in the air, doubled Hudnutt at
3rd and threw Johnson out at first
completing triple play.
Belding scored two in the 3rd, after
Gould walked. Simmons was out to
Higgins, Hudnutt singled to short,
Gould scored on Miller's out and Hud-
mutt scored on Moneys single. Al
to scored one in the 9Th after two
were out. butcher getting life ON
Hudnutt's error stole second and
scored when, Huddy again threw wild
to first.
Belongs lead did not lcok big
enough so Miller started the 9th
beating out an infield hit and scored
on MONEYS double to right center
Mooney advanced on Reimer's single
and scored on a passed ball.
Score. RH z
Beldsng- O02 OOO02 x 8 3
Ate 5000 10 o 0 8 3
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
"Aggie- The Bear Leaves

People who were glad to see Gag
gle" the big black bear in Cooks
park from time to time will regret
that she is there no more. Those
people who were "agin the pesky
criter being there" will be glad she
has gone. Mr.. Cook bought the bear
from parties in the upper peninsula
four years ago, the money-S40-
being donated by people abound
town, a dollar apiece, to purchase
her. When she arrived here the big
question was as to what name she
should have. Miss Agnes Jonas wa1
at that time assistant to the secre-
tary of the board of commerce ana
as a joke someone suggested naming
the bear "Agnes" in hcner of Miss
Jonas. This was done only instead
of Agnes the name was "Aggie" anc
the bear has entertained many hun
dreds Of people since coming here
four years ago.
A chimney sweep bought her Nor
day, paying $4,000 for her and he
led her out of town and will use her
on the road. Mr.. Cook would like
to use the $40 received from the sale
to either buy another bear cub to
further improve the little park oppo-
site the city hall which many people
use as a place of rest and recreation
in small way. Mr.. Cooks notice
about the bears sale is as follows:
Aggie has, a better job. She ex-
poets to go on the road where lite
will have mQre attractions than
walking around the post in the park.
Those interested in obtaining her
for the park can get their money
back at the Belding Hardware Co.
from George Crawford, as the money
is left in his care, but would like to
use it for another cub, or some other
attractions for the little park.
f. E. Cook, City hall.
The writer, for one Is more than
willing to donate his part of the
money toward buying another bear
or helping Mr.. Cook improve the
park in any way he sees fit and we
think that all others who donated
toward the original fund will feel the
same way.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Wheat BrinIgs Good Check

Bert Partridge brought some Wheat
into the city Tuesday and sold it to
the p. H Maloney Co. and when he
drove away from the elevator he had
a perfectly good check on the grain
company which called for the sum OF
S1.777 on one of the local banks. The
number of bushels scld at this time
was only about one-half of the wheat
crop of 1886 bushels which Mr.. Part
ridge raised this year and he still has
the other half left for disposal later
on. His wheat was about the clean
est which has been put through the
local markets SC far this season
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Farewell To Grand old People

Twenty-eight of the neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Whit
ney fathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. V. McNally in the Belding ad-
dition, Friday afternoon and evening
and gave a farewell party in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney owing to the
fact that they were soon to leave for
California, where they may decide to
make their home in the future. After
having a general good time the guests
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney with
a large thermos bottle and cthef
beautiful and useful gifts as re-
membrance of the delightful occasion.
Refreshments of ice cream, cake and
fruit were servd and eventually all
departed wishing that Mr.. and Mrs:
Whitney might have the best OF
health and happiness in their new
home. They are cne of the incest old
couples which one could wish to meet
and it was with genuine regret that
the assemblage of friends said good
bye to them. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney
came here 10 years ago from Sum
bright, Tenn, and have been highly
respected and well loved residents Oh
this community all during those years.
They left on Monday night for San
Jose, California.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Bet You Didn,t KNOW This

If anyone should happen to ask
you what date the first automobile
appeared on the streets of Belding
you can answer right up and say
July 81, 1901. 1t came from Grand
Rapids and was used as a commercial
drummer's car. 1t carried line of
tobaccos, cigars, pipes and other like
articles. 1t caused as much admir-
alton, wonderment and comment as
though the same machine, which has
became antiquated now, were to ap-
pear on the streets here today.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
MIXED DRINKS
CAUSE TROUBLE.
MEN ARE JAILED
NEAR BEER AND JAMAICA GIN
GER MIXTURE STIRS FIGHT
BLOOD WHEN INBIBED

Residents in the vicinity of East
Ellis and Handbook streets were
treated to scene which might have
been familiar many years ago, on
Saturday night when two men who
had been drinking Of intoxicating
liquors to excess began to fight on the
corner of the streets and hurry call
was sent in to Marshall Meginley to
come up and arrest the disturbers of
the peace.
Marshal Meginley was just setting
down to supper when the call came
but he scrambled into the thrusty old
Ford and hastened to the scene. When
he arrived one of the men had dis
appeared while the other was still
on the grounds and when placed un-
der arrest, showed wonderful signc
of fight. In the melee which follow
ed the city police officer nearly had
his hands full but finally managed
to subdue his antagonist and he was
brought to the city Jail to rest and
start in on the SOLDERING up process.
Marshall Meginley accompanied by
Deputy Sheriff Murray, then started
back after the second party to the
affair and finally rounded him up.
This fellow also displayed fight and
although drunk showed that he was
against being taken to Jail, but lit
tie quick work on the part of the Of
ficers put him in the city auto and ne
was lodged in Jail by the side of his
companion, where they were allowed
to remain until they were sobered up.
They were later on released upon their
own reccgnizance to appear in Judge
Spencer's court, Monday morning to
answer to the charge preferred
against them-that of being drunk
and disorderly.
Il j. p. Darling, the first mentioned
appeared before Justice Spencer at
ii o'clock, Monday and plead guilty
and was fined s15 and costs, amount
ing in all to $2071. Will Crystler,
the second party, has disappeared, so
it is alleged and the officers are maxi
ing a search for him.
The men became intoxicated, so IL
is alleged, from drinking of mix
ture Of jamaica ginger and near beer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

The board of lady managers of the
Belding hospital will hold food sale
at the Belding Hardware &C. store
Saturday afternoon. The proceeds
of the sale will go towards the main
flamenco of the institution. Plan to
make a purchase of some food arti-
Gle at the sale Saturday and help the
ladies along in their great and good
work.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

The National encampment Of the
G.. A.. r. will be held at Columbus,
Ohio, the week of Sept 7th.
The reduced fare of one cent per
mile from Beldinp and return is $6.15
Only members Of good standing in
the following organizations and their
families are entitled to this rate: the
G. A. r., the w. r. c., Ladies of the
G. A. R., Daughters Of Veterans and
Sons of Veterans auxillarys. The
Interpretation of family" is the
members of families who live tc-
gether as one family.
Tickets on sale August Is to Sept.
8.
Frank r.. Chase.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
Is Given Citizenship

William Pretzel, an Orleans farmer
was granted citizenship in Judge Da-
Wis court in Ionia, Monday. Mr..
Pretzel is a native Of Germany and
has been trying for long time to
get his citizenship completed, but ow-
ing to the war with Germany the
proceedings were held up for long
time for various reasons. "Bill" is
now a full fedged American however.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
old Time Masquerade .BalI.

The Lakeside Hotel new pavilion
at Crystal cordially invites all the old
and young settlers to participate in
an old fashioned masquerade ball to
be held Friday evening, August %.
Old fashioned music. Everyone well
come. Farmer Smith meet Farmer
Jones and have fun enough to last
you one whole year.--Adv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20
FOR
LABOR DAY IS
VERY GOOD ONE
MANY THINGS THROUGHOUT
THE DAY WILL SERVE TO
KEEP LIFE WORTH LIVING

The various committees working
on the Labor Day and Welcome Home
Soldiers and Sailors celebration
which it to be pulled off here on Mon
day, September /, held another meet
ing Monday evening in the city hall
and effected a consolidation of the
many plans which had been thought
of and the outcome of it was one of
the best and most interesting pro-
grams which has been or will be pull
ed off at a free celebration in these
parts for a long time and it goes
without saying that the people who
lay aside their labor and cares on the
big day will have one joyous round
Of fun which it will pay them to take
in.
The program which has been ar
ranged is as follows:
Parade at $3.50 a. m.
Autos form on Liberty to Broas
streets; Floats form on Broas on
Liberty; Organizations form on G..
A. r. grounds. The parade marches
from Brcas to Front, down Front
to Main and down Main to Hanover.
Best decorated Autos-$10, 81, $5,
Best Float-$1O, 81, $5.
Clowns, odd Costumes, etc.-S7, SO
SO.
Largest Load of People-$7.
Oldest Hcrse-$3.
Best Decorated Bicycle-$2, 81. n
Morning
11:00 Bicycle Races, So, 81.
11:15 Shoe Races, 81, 81.
80 3 Legged Race-$4, SO.
AS Sack Races, 81, 81.
1900 Dinner for Soldiers and Sail
ors in uniform Free, at City hall.
Basket Picnic Dinner-Band Concert
Afternoon
12:40 Tennis Tournament-Two
crack teams.
100 Obstacle Race-S4, So.
1:15 Girls Race, SO yard dash-$3
81, 81.
1870 Pie Eating Contest-s2, $1.50
81.
las Smoking Contests, 50, 81.
200 / Mile Race, free for all-$4,
50, 81.
2:15 Vaudeville
2:30 Man, Monkey and Frog-$3,
50, 81.
2:45 Speakers of the day.
Immediately after the speaking
the soldiers will be given buttons.
$3.50 Ball Game-Belding VS.. rru-
fant.
Evening
700 Band Concert.
500 Fire Department Demonstra-
ton Keep off the pavement)
$3.50 Magnificent display of fire.
works-Don't miss it.
$3.50 Big Free Dance on the pave
ment.
The names of the various commit
tees and their members are as fol-
lows, in each case the first named be-
ing chairman of the committee:
Chairman, Frank Kane.
Secretary Treasurer, Byron F.
Brown.
Parade, Charles Coon, DR.. o. N.
Wilton and Dennis Hollenbeck.
Music, A. ]. Rummler and George
w. Holmes.
Sports, Earl Price, Elwcod Rookie
feller and Neil Miller.
Concessions, Ed Stahlin and Milt
Benedict.
Decorations, Jack Sager, Ed. STAN
ton and John O,ponnell.
Advertising, w. E. Little, Bill Wood
and Dennis Hollenbeck.
Special attraction, Earl Wright and
B. f. Brown.
Program, Frank Kane and Wally
Helm.
We would suggest that you either
cut out the program and list of COM
mittees or that you get copy OF the
program at the Banner-News office
on Labor Day, so that you will have
a record of the various activities OF
the day also that you could tell at any
time the proper person to see in re-
gard to any matter which might come
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

Workmen have been busy improv-
ing the looks Of the old Hotel Ma
tional by removing the unsightly and
unsteady supports under the porches
and replacing them with modern,
stnrdy, beautiful brick coaumnss
Landlord Lowry 10 to b congratu-
lated on the splendid imYrovement.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-20

Having leased my mill at Grattan
20 Mr.. A. c. Docring, of Baily, Mich,
I wish to announce that the Grattan
Keller Mill will start up on Thurs.
day, August II, for all merchant amt
custom grinding.
I trust that you will give Mr.. Bal
ley the friendship and business which
you formerly gave me and assure
you he will deserve It.
Yours truly, + I. Norton.