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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22


that he-a strong party man-can re
sist this unanimous call of the party
with whose help he has won immorta
fame? No, 1t Is not so. 1t cannot bt
so. We must dispatch messenger t
him by horse at once who shall take
to him from his friend Judge Fine 6
frank statement of the imperious de
mand Of this convention and request
that he telegraph withdrawal of hi:
letter In the morning."
The suggestion was unanimously ap
proved and within an hour, mounted
or one of the best horses in Maryland
so his groom Informed mel was or
my way to Washington with the mes
snge of Judge Fine In my pocket. Yes
had two days to spare on my sched
ule of travel and reckoned that, by re-
turning to Baltimore next day should
reach Canton in good time.
1t was the kind Of thing that only o
1.-THE, supple, strong-hearted lad such
as | was in the days of my youth
could relish-speedng over darl
road by the light Of the stars and O
half-m0on, with q horse that loved to
kick up wind. My brain was in o
fever for the notion had come to me
that was making history.
The lure OF fame and high place hur,
rled me on. With the senator In the
presidential chair should be well
started In the highway of great sue.
cess. Then Mr.. II. Dunkelberg might
think me better than the legacy OF
Benjamin Grlmshaw. A relay awaited
me twenty-three miles down the road
Well, I reached Washington very
sore, but otherwise in good FORM soon
after dnybreak- l was trembling with
excitement when put my horse In the
stable and rang the bell at our door, II
seemed to me that was crossing the
divide between big and little things A
few steps more and | should be look
Ing down into the great valley of the
future Yet. now that was there,
began 70 lose coincidence.
me Dutier opened the door.
Yes, the senator was up and had
JUST returned from q walk ana was In
his study. l found him there.
swell, Bart, how does this happen?'
he asked.
ITS important business" l said, as
presented the letter.
Something In his look and manner
as ne calmly adjusted his glasses and
read the letter Of Judge Fine brought
the blood 10 my face. 1t seemed to
puncture my balloon, so to speak, and
! was falling toward the earth and so
swiftly my head swan. He laid the
letter on his desk and, without looking
up and as coolly as If he were asking
for the change OF q dollar, queried:
wen, Bart what do you think we
had better do about itY'
II was hoping--you-you would
take IT, l stainmered.
"Ihats because me excitement OF
the convention is on YOU, ne an
swereu' Let US iook at the compass.
lhey nave reiuseu 10 nominate MI.
van buren pecause ne Is opposed to
.he anheAu,,on Oh teSas' On that sub
ject ''e WIN oi 'ne convention is now
eiear' II Is posslo'e that they would
nonihate me- we uont Know about
'hal we never shaii Know IL they
did, and accented what vonla be ex.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22

The Bolsheviki are rapi1ly retiring
toward Pskov, 100 miles south of Pet
rograd. Before giving up Livonia. they
shot 225 men and SV womon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22

Jules Vedrines, the French aviator,
has won prize of $4,000 francs for be-
ing the first airman to land on the
roof of house.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22

John FranEen, an employe of the
Associated Press for SO years at Meri-
den. Conn, is dead of influenza.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22

Mrs. W. H. Simpson is convalescing
at her home on the Garden road, after
an operation at the hospital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22

The Crabtree Lumber Company has
moved its sawmill from Crabtree to
near Lebanon and as its present name
might be misleading, the company has
filed notice with the Corporation de-
partment that it will change its name
to the L. s. Bonney Lumber Company.
--O-
A joint resolution was passed by the
house this morning urging the Oregon
members of congress to support Senator
McNary's bill regarding the proposed
tax on fruit juices and such. The bill
is now before joint committee in
congress and Senator MeNary wired
Representative Sheldon that the Oregon
Legislature should hurry up and pass a
memorial to congress supporting the
bill which is favorable to the fruit
juice industries of the country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22
paving plant, which added considerat
~ to the county's cost Of paving.
The state Industrial Accident Com

mission met yesterday and elected Will
ford Allen as chairman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22
Just before the legislature met Jan.

y uO1 DV4OAS viz AVS5Ao4d1uAV ACb y
13 there was considerable talk in Sa-
lem as to what its members should do
with the influenza situation. 1t seems
the solons were so well pleased with
their comfortable and airy surround
ings that they almost forgot all about
the flu. However a committee was ap-
pointed in both the senate and house
to look into the matter, Now about a
week and half after the first day of
the session, the health committees ap-
peared to think something should be
done and the suggestion is made that
limit of so visitors be made for the
senate and 100 for the house. As the
number of daily visitors is about half
these figuresc, there will be but little
danger Of any one being asked to
move on. 1t was aso suggested that If
any member of the house or senate
should develop symptoms of any kind,
such member should stay home. And
this is all that has come of wha: was
once thought tc he so serious propo-
sition that MANY sad the legislature
would adjourn after its organization.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-01-22
Senator La Follett was conspicuous


at the roads and highways meeting
held in the house of representatives
last evening. There was just o suspicion
that the senator might spring some
embarrassing questions but there was
no opportunity for any discussion. One
of the things the senator would like to
know is why it costs the county only
$3.50 per mile to construct the road
from Salem to the Pudding river and
why the contract was let by the state
for read between Brooks and Ger
vais at $20,926.S1 per mile. Also why
it cost the state $2l, ,647.65 per mile
for the contract for the road between
Gervais and Aurora. Although the
state road is to be one foot wider than
the recently constructed county road.
Senator La Follett cannot understand
why there should be such a radical diff
ference in cost. The county paid the
city of Salem 7c cents per superficial
so,-o~0 vcr1 for Tho reot of the city
noy;pn n1ont uhich oddad oone; dnra h :
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
HIGH SCHOOL
TEAM WINS FIRST
GAME Of SEASON
GREENVILLE TEAM GET GOOD
BEATING WHEN LOCAL BOYS
DETERMINE TO WIN

Belding trounced Greenville in the
opening game cf the season on Friday
September 26 by the score of 13 to 6.
Considering that only three "letter"
or "old" men were back. Capt. Chick
ering and Skellenger and Coyle, Bel
ding played one good game. The
consistent ground gaining of Dehn and
McKiddie and good tackling by Coyle
won the game for the Orange and
black.
Greenville took the first score of the
game on a tumble, by Skellenger but
she failed to kick goal. Belding then
took the kickoff and inside of few
minutes of hard playing Belding scor-
ed a touchdown. Dehn kicked goal
First half ends.
During the second half Belding
scored another touchdown. but failed
to kick goal. In the last few minutes
of play, Greenville tried hard for an
other touchdown and was within two
yards of the goal line when the last
half ended. Many weak places were
found in Belongs line but these will
be strengthened so that our opposition
to Lake Odessa, on October IL will
not be doubtful. Lake Odessa is re-
puted as a mighty formidable oppon-
ent but Belongs spirit, backing up
her strength, will add another victory
to our record.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
DISMISS CHARGE
AGAINST MAN WHO
KIDNAPPED CHILD
FATHER WAS BROUGHT BACK
HERE AND SHOWED THAT HE
HAD DAUGHTER IN HOME

The case of the people against Ross
C. Mooney in the kidnapping case of
his child came to a quick termination
in the court last Thursday at the ex-
animation.
1t developed that before Mooney
took the child the divorce decree which
had been granted to Mrs. Mooney
and which contained an order giving
her the custody of the little girl, Dor
othy, had been annulled and modified.
After an investigation cf the law
governing the matter the court con-
sidered with the advice of Mr.. Watt
that the case should be dismissed.
Mrs. Mooney was present and was
satisfied with the termination after
it was shown that the daughter was
in a good home with the sister of Mr..
Mooney in Ohio. 1t is expected an
amicable settlement will be made be-
tween the parties.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
JURY DISAGREES IN
WILSON AUTO TRIAL

The jury in the case Of Edward II.
Wilson, chtrged With driving his
automobile in a careless manner on
complaint of Mrs. Anna Spencer, dis
agreed at the trial last Friday.
The case has been pending for some
time having been adjourned on nu-
merous occasions in Justice A. L..
Spencer's Court where the complaint
was first brought and t ansfered last
week to Judge Lapham's court.
A jury was demanded and the fol-
lowing composed the panel: George
w. Kingsbury, Donald Pilkinton,
Merton Smith, Lewis Tuttle, Thomas
Roe and Joseph Presley.
A number of witnesses were sworn
and after arguments were made to
the jury by the attorneys the jury re-
tired to the jury room and deliberated
for some time.>
On returning into the court their
foreman, Mr.. Kingsbury. stated they
were unable to agree and the case
was adjourned for a week for another
trial.
Prosecutor j. Clyde Watt appeared
for the People and Fred l.. Warner
was the attorney for Mr.. Wilson.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
WIFE TOOK WANDERING
HUSBAND BACK HOME

Orlow M. Holmes and wife left
Thursday morning Of last week for
their home in Harbor Springs. His
going at this time was a sequel to the
lawsuit he had with his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Bailey.
Three years ago it developed in the
case that Holmes deserted his wife
and became a wanderer. Mrs. Hol-
mes when she heard he was in Bel
ding, involved in lawsuit swore out
a warrant for his arrest in court at
Petoskey and Immediately boarded a
train fer this city. She found him
on the day of the lawsuit here. The
couple made up with each other and
she took him back to her home the
following day. Mrs. Holmes who was
formerly Josette Church, said they
were married seven years ago and
although he had been gene away
from her three years she would will
ingly try him again. She stated that
she had raised potatoes enough to
last them all winter and with hishelp
and what she could do there would
be no reason why they could not get
along very happy and comfortably.
Mr.. Holmes thought so to.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
Came To See New Daughter

DIR. Edward Denhart, dentist of
Pretoria, South Africa, arrived in the
city on Friday night last, following
a trip which it had taken him practi-
cally two months to make and during
which time he covered about 8 3.400
miles, coming around by way of Eng
land to reach this place. He came
to see the new daughter which had
been born to himself and Mrs. Den
hart at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, of South
Bridge street, some weeks ago and he
says that while he expected to see the
little lady showing some style and
class, she far exceeded his expecta-
tions in this respect and he frankly
admitted that she was the prettiest
and dearest little bundle of humanity
he had yet laid eyes on. He says that
while Africa is a nice place to live in
he likes the good cid u. S. A. all right
too and is not so certain about going
back to Pretoria. He says that gas
oline costs LOO a gallon over there
and that it seemed pretty good to
come over here and buy it for less than
one-third of that price.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
Another Good Time

The Uneeda Rest club, or in other
words, a number of the employees IN
the cotton packing room of the Rich
ardson silk mill decided that it was
high time they had another picnic,
but picnics are little out OF date
now and the park is not the delightful
place it was when days were hot and
evenings jpst the right degree OF
coolness, so they were invited and
right royalty entertained by the
Misses Flora and Eta Hornig, at
their cozy home on South Pleasant
street, Friday evening. AS usual,
the ladies girls and boys-yes, there
were boys in the party this time
proceeded direct from the mill after
the closing hour, which is five o'clock
laden with ther baskets Of sandwiches
friedcakes and pickles, to the home
of the Misses Hornig where they were
heartily welcomed and made to feel
at home. Covers were laid for 20
around the long dining table, which
fairly groaned with the load of sand
wiches, baked beans, pickles, fried
cakes and other cakes, coffee and
orangeade it held in pleasing array.
The company did their level best
to unload that table but they didn't
do it to any great extent. You see
the hostesses helped out in laying
eatables on that table and that is the
why of it. Everybody had a good
appetite when they gathered around
the board, and appetites held out well
too. Well, when they all gave up
in despair of eating all there was
provided. there were other things to
enjoy. Music, reading and recita-
tions. games and we must not forget
to mention the art gollery of fine and
famous pictures. Everybody seemed
to thing Before and after LenS
about the finest thing, but "A Bridal
Scene, Murphy on Toot", "The
Horse Fair" and thirty or forty more
were all excellent. We almost forgot
to mention that everybody had their
fortune told and were well satisfied
anticipating the good things in store
for them. About nine o'clock the COM
pany concluded that it was time to
go home for they must rise early in
the morning and go to work, and SO
the good nights were spoken and all
said they had a good time-a splendid
time-and they hoped to have another
Then they went home and dreamed
the party over again.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
Resolution OF Coincidence

Whereas, the Angel of Death has
again entered our portals and taken
away our sister, Mrs. Nina Hutchin-
son.
Resolved that in her death, Victoria
Rebekah Lodge No. 60, loses loyal
member, the community true citizen
and the family a good and devoted
wife and mother.
Resolved, also that in testimony of
our loss, this lodge extends its deep
est sympathy to the afflicted husband
and children and be it also
Resolved that a copy Of these reso-
lutions be inserted in our record book
published in the paper and sent to the
sorrowing family.
Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 60,
Belding. Mich.
Mrs. Adele McNitt,
Mrs. Lynn PEBBLES,
Mrs. Myrtle Collier,
Committee.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08

A Dodge car owned by Silas Hull,
of near Wabasis lake and driven by
his daughter, Miss Doris Hull, crash
ed into the rear end of brand new
Chevrolet touring car owned and dri-
ven by Fred Thompson as the latter
was turning the corner off from West
Main street to go south on Front
street, Tuesday morning about ten
o'clock and in addition to damaging
itself considerably in the way of a
bent front axle and other minor mat
ters SO badly wrecked the rear end
of the Chevrolet that it was necessary
to put in practically whole new rear
works. None of the people who were
in either of the cars were injured al
though Miss Hull was terribly fright
ened and received severe nervous
shock.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
THE LABOR DAY
COMMITTEE MAKE
FINANCIAL REPORT
LABORlNG PEOPLE MAKE UP
LARGEST SINGLE ITEM IN
LIST OF RECEIPTS

At a recent financial meeting of
the committee which handled the La
Dor Day and Soldiers and Sailors
celebration, it was thought best to
draw up report for publication so
that everyone who donated might
know how much money was raised
and for what purpose it was spent.
We believe few people realize how
much it costs to put on a celebration
with as many special features as we
had For this reason the itemized
report will be of special interest. All
of the bills for the various expenses
are receipted and on file in the Board
of Commerce office where anyone can
see them who so desires and also for
reference should we celebrate again
next year.
There were few awards of prizes
which were not entirely satisfactory
to the committee but it was thought
best not to override the decision of
the judges. However, next years
committee can have the benefit of our
experience and steer clear of the
mistakes we made in arranging some
of the work.
In this report we wish to call at
tentlon TO the work done by several
of the individual members of the
committee. Practically all of them
were laboring men who lost time
whenever they laid off to look after
the work of arranging fer the cell
bration. :
They also donated literally with their
cash, used up many gallons of gaso-
line at their own expense in advertis-
ing around the country and adjacent
towns and did not draw one cent for
any of it. They should receive much
personal commendation for their work
and interest in making the day COM
plete success. Like true citizens of
Belding they are satisfied with the
great credit which is reflected on our
live city.
Many compliments have been receiv-
ed from outside people who said that
Belding kept up her reputation of
pulling off everything that was ad-
vertised and then some. 1t certainly
should be a pleasure to our people to
know what outsiders think of Bel
ding's style of doing things and al
ways doing them right.
The report follows:
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
K. 0. 7. N.
OFFICIALS PLAN
FOR A BIG TIME
EXTEND INVITATION TO SMYR-
MA, ORLEANS, GREENVILLE
AND OTHER TENTS

According to the plans which A.
M. Eaves and William +. Malone are
laying for the big rally meeting of
Ivanhoe Tent No. "a X. o. T. M, the
Maccabees are going to have some
time-one of those good old fashion
ed ones like they used to have before
the war when the hand of fraternal
fellowship seemed to be stronger and
reaching out little farther than it
has been wont to Of late and the local
tent officials have extended a cordial
invitation to the members of the Mac
cabee tents at Orleans, Smyrna and
Greenville to turn out and be present
at the meeting which has been set for
Thursday, October 16.
Great Commander Thompson will
be here and will be the principal
speaker for the evening and he will
be followed by Great Record Keeper
A. M. Slay. who is also noted for his
eloquence in fraternal and especially
Maccabee insurance talks. Along
with these two men there will be also
talks by members from the visiting
tents and a program of some sort
which it is claimed will be well worth
your time to listen to and attend.
We understand that the chef and
serving department that night will be
in care of Henry and Ben Friedly and
there are lot of the fellows who can
still remember some of the feeds
which these two experts have produc-
ed on more than one occasion in the
past and being that little feed will
not be out of place along with the rail-
ly it is proposed to fix up something
creditable in this line and a fine
spread is looked forward to by lot
Of hungry members who have not had
the pleasure of such an occasion in the
local tent for a long time.
Along with this there will also be
smokes, cards, social visiting and the
going over the prospects of the fu-
ture, which should look good to the
tent as in the past it has been a
source of strength, consolation, SYM
pathy and financial, assistance to many
a family in this city, from whose
midst loved one has been called. A
campaign will also be started within
a short time which will look toward
the gathering in of lot Of new
members and with these it is hoped
to again revive the old time Macca-
bee spirit.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
Bought Western Cattle

Forest Fish, of the firm of Fish
& Young returned recently from Chi
cago where he had purchased car
shipped to this city and which were
Stripped to this city and which were
killed for sale in the firms Model
Market. Mr.. Fish says that the cat
tie were of the finest quality and that
the meat could not be excelled. A
stroke of lightning last Sunday even
ing killed one of the animals and
caused loss Of about 800. Fish e.
Young have advertisement in this
issue in which they announce some
sweeping price reductions in all kinds
of meats. Look it up before buying
your next meat.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
COMES BACK TO
OLD SCENES AND
BUYS BIG FARM
AUGUSTUS DOYLE BUYS FARM
WHICH STATE OF MICHIGAN
REFUSED AS GIFT

The big farm in Grattan township
known as the Nelson Holmes farm
has been sold to Augustus Doyle for
the sum of $4,000.
Mr.. Doyle has also purchased the
old Doyle homestead adjoining the
Holmes farm. He was formerly a
Grattan boy, son of Martin Doyle and
recently returned from the west where
he went twenty years ago and in
vested in large western ranch. This
he operated alone with other business
very successfully and recently dis
posd of his holdings for big figure.
He decided to come back to Michigan
and go into farming and stock raising
on a large scale. 1t is said that his
brother Emmanuel j. Doyle of Grand
Rapids, is interested with him in the
purchase.
When the late Nelson Holmes pas
sed away he left will giving the
use of the large farm to his wife
during her life time. At her death
it was bequeathed to the state of
Michigan to be used for some state
institution under CONTROL of a board
Of trustees.
In the probate of the will it was
decided that the state didn't want it
and wouldn't have it, so it reverted
to his grandson, Frank Holmes, who
has owned it since the settlement of
the estate. Bert Partridge has been
the tenant there for several years and
has made good for himself and the
owner.
Mr.. Partridge owns a farm near
Ionia where he undoubtedly will move
to when he vacates the present fine
home.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
Baptist Church News

Next Lords Day, October IL is
Rally Day with US in all departments
of church activity. lie us make it
the best day yet. The slogan for the
Sunday school is 175 present.
Prayer Meetings are largely attend
ed and full of interest.
The Grand Raver Baptist Associa-
tion is in session with the Ashley
church. A large delegation is in at
tendance from Belding.
The churches Of the city change
time next Sunday evening. Young
Peoples meeting at 500 o'clock,
preaching service at TOO.
The Pastors Bible class met at the
home Of Mr.. Will Wilson, on Monday
evening. Is members being taken out
to Mr.. Wilson's by autos. Mr.. z.
Dow was chosen Secretary of the
class. Refreshments were served and
a splendid evening waG enjoyed by
all.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-10-08
COlumbo-Mann

One Of the attractive weddings of
the season took place at st. Francis
church September %, when Miss
Louise Columbo, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Columbo was united in
matrimony to Mr.. Broos Mann, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Mann, of Belding,
Mich. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. f. Beccherini.
The bride was most attractive in
a smart travelling suit trimmed with
colinsky fur and a hat to match.
Miss Columbo was attended by her
sister, Miss Angeline Columbo. as
maid of honor. Mr.. Louis Mariana
was the best man.
Following the ceremony, a break
fast was given at the home of the
bride. 295 Brady street, for the near
relatives and friends. after which
the bridal couple left for northern
Michigan. They will return about
September 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann spent their
honeymoon at the home of his mother
in this city.