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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
Remarkable, Indeed.

The ether evening the little girl in
question suddenly seeing one Of
Clssrteston's finest" coming down the
street, said to her mother:
~CHa. smother, did you know that po-
HcelssB have wlyes?"
~NNsat's that, dear?' queried the
mother in a tone that implied to the
eiIiids ears disbelief.
~WeH. they have" said the little
Unc, cause L saw a woman and she
Was y poIlceman's wife. I didn't know
they bad wives either until I saw her."
<i.aFses4on tW. Va.j Mail.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
Had Heard II Before.

"Mrs. Woppit, could ! persuade you
to wait another week for your Ientg"
81 don't know, Mr.. Elibbit. How do
I know IL you'll keep your promise and
pay me next week.
SIN a gentleman, ma'0m."
'That sounds nice, now, don't It'll
My husband calls hiinself a gentleman.
My husband calls himself a gentleman.
That's why I have to u q lodging
ouse.'-Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
Magnificent Roya, Residence.

. Tte most notable architectural fea-
ture OF Buckingham pa!ace Is the grand
stafrc1sse OF white muIblc, which leads
to the state apartments. These mag
ufaeseea suites are filed with priceless
collects OF art and historical interest
~preseated to the British mOnarchs by
ne esyaI visitors OF many generations.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06

Yhs xucress of oae man is sometimes
aue 90 one failure of many. 2
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06

1cont!auad Nsxr Week
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06

New Is he Tina to Get Rid q These Ugly spets

There's no longer the slightest need OF feeling
ashamed Of your Ffrecklcs. as Othlne-donbls
strength-is guaranteed to remove these homels
spots.
simply get an ounce of othlne-dcuhis
strength-from your druggist. and apply a little
OF It night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckies have begun 10 do
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tireiy. 1t Is seldom that more than one 01aee
a needed 20 completely clear the skin ana gain
q beautiful clear COMPLEXION.
Be sure to ask for the double strength Otnfne.
a this n sold under guarantee or moasy oaee
n Il fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
The Sort.
"He is using strong arguments about
tile use OF natural gas"
"Ahl illuminating ~speecbesl"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-03-06
Fsuportaot to Mother.
Mean ReioInder.

Mrx Begiiam-"Some women suffer
tn silence" Benham-"If they keep
silent they certainly suffer"
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Changes Wrought By Time

John Finnegan, OF Saranac Lake, N:
Y, has been a guest at the hcme OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Bradford for a
time. Mr.. Finnegan was an early day
resident of these parts and can re-
member when there was not much OF
inc and saw-mill business line. He
dealt in lumber and logs here in the
early days and later on came back
here after several years absence and
bought for other people. Mr.. Fnne-
gan looked the pavement and other
improvements over and then told OF
some incidents connected with trees
and kindred work which happened
where big buildings are now located
He said that the developement Of the
city and vicinity was a revelation to
him and that while he thought that
Saranac Lake, N. Y. his home town
for many wears past was beautiful
city. he thoungh that Belding was
about the prettiest place he had ever
seen.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
To Give Big Military Ball

Plans are now completed for the big
Military ball which Manager Hale, of
the local orchestra has been working
on all Winter and the big Dance will
be given this week and most cordial
invitation is extended to all to attend.
The orchestra will be- specially en-
larged to IL pieces featuring one of
the 1st, Violinists and the Cello, Solo
ist of the Cleveland Symphony or
chestra. Also Mr.. Tony Johnson and
his Jass Banjo and high class singing
of the latest popular songs.
In order that everyone will have
plenty of room to Dance it has been
decided to give this party i the Moose
hall, of Ionia which with it's great
floor space and wonderful fiocr Zone
of the best in the state) together with
the big special Orchestra will make a
combiation hard to beat.
The Moose hall will be specially dec
grated and the dancers will receive one
of the greatest treats this orchestra
has ever given. The prices will not
be advanced with dancing from $3.50
to 1. No intermission.
A large number are now planning
on going from Belding and vicinity
and you are also invited to drive over
with the local orchestra and attend
this big dance. Remember the date,
Friday evening, June 9th, this week,
Ionia Moose hall.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI TO HOLD
ANNUAL MEETING
BANQUET AND PROGRAM WILL
MAKE 1919 MEETING ONE
WELL WORTH ATTENDING

Arrangements have been made by
the officers cf the Belding High school
Alumni, to hold their annual banquet
at the Congregational church, June
goth. The banquet will begin at 1880
o'clock and will be followed by d
good snappy program and business
meeting. After this those wishing to
do so may adjourn to Harmony hall
for dancing.
There promises to be fine banquet
served by the ladies of the church,
witty toasts will be given and it is
hoped that every grade of the Bel
ding High school will be sure to an
swer present on that occasion.
These annual gatherings of tire
boys and girls who have passed thru
the school out into the activities of
business and social life are always
very interesting.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Young Mother Is Called

Mrs. Floyd jerks, aged "a years
diel at her home, west of the city
Monday, May 26. The funeral was
held Thursday, May 20, frcm her late
home, Rev. w. A. Bliss officiating
and burial was made in Otisco cem-
etery.
Obituary-Mrs Floyd jerks, Cora
j. Douglas was born in Otisco, April
30, 1895 and died May 26, 1911 at the
age of "a years. On November 10, 1915
she was married to Floyd E. jerks
and to this union two sons were born
Douglas f. aged / year and months
and Gordon E.. aged 8 weeks. She
leaves besides her husband and two
sons, her father, mother, three sisters
and one rother to mourn their loss
as best they can. She was baptized
in the fellowship Of the Baptist church
in Beldinp in 1913 at the age of 18
and held this faith until her departure
from this life. She was also a men,
ber of the Young Peoples society,
the Merrymakers and Grattan Grange
No. 10. She leaves a host of friends
who mourn the loss of true and
faithful friend.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
MERCHANTS AND
CLERKS MAY TAKE
WEEKLY HOLIDAYS
PLAN TO CLOSE PLACES OF
BUSINESS FOR HALF DAYS
REST EACH WEEK.

The merchants, business and pro-
fessicnal men are being sounded THIS
week as to how they feel on closing
up their places of business for half
day each week and taking vacation
or resting up during the hot summer
months to come. The idea has been
tried out in many towns and cities
throughout the country and mer-
chants where it has been tried out
say that both themselves and their
force of clerks are greatly benefited
by the relaxation from the strain of
business which such half day holi-
day affords.
The merchants who have been can
vassed in this matter have all signed
up as being favorable to such a move
with the exception cf one man. They
were all asked which afternoon they
would prefer off, Wednesday or
Thursday and every man to whom the
matter was presented chose Thurs
day afternoon as the lay for him
The proposition would not affect the
industrial institutions as they already
have been enjoying the Saturday af-
teernoon holiday fer long time past
Should the matter be finally ap.
proved by all or practically all of the
business men and others concerned
the chances are that during July anc
August at least, the stores and offices
in he city will be closed for half day
each week and people could govern
their buying anil selling needs ac.
cordingly.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Flag Pole Went Up Quick

Nc heralding of the event took
place but on Thursday night the long
talked of and looked for flag pole
went up with a rush that made people
wonder where the rest of the money
went to. When Friday morning.
Memorial day arrived the flag pole
was there, gracing the northwest cor
ner of Bridge and Main streets and
attached to the corner post which
holds the street names. In order
that people might know what it was,
a gaudy sign bearing the words "The
Flag Pole" was attached to it at half
mast. A tiny flag, about three inches
and so small that it took a magnify
ing glass to see it, floated from on
top. No one seems to know who
erected the flag pole but it is rum
ored that some Of the contributors to
the fund which was raised two years
ago for the purpose of having a good
pole, determined that the city should
have one, and invested little more
money in coed fish pole and put it
up. 1t is better late than never and
the committee in charge of raising
have hearty thanks of the long suffer-
ing contributors who have waited
patiently, but thank goodness, not in
vain.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
An Expression of Appreciation

/ wish to thank my many friends
and patrons for the liberal patronage
given me during the years that L
have been connected with them in a
business way in this city. My asso-
Citations with the people of this city
and vicinity have always been so
pleasant that even though have gone
out of the business life of the COM
munity, / will always hold the most
cherished thoughts of the years that
have passed Your patronage has
been thoroughly appreciated and
thank you.
Elmer C. Wise.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Buys Out City Cafe

Walter Rowland, who for some time
past has been engaged in selling goods
in different towns and cities in the
state has returned to this city and has
purchased the City Cafe from Mrs.
Robert Moore who has run the place
fer few years past. Mr.. Rowland
will at all times strive to keep the
reputation of the restaurant up to the
high standard which it has always
had and will make speciality Of serv.
ing Sunday dinners. He has an ad-
vertisement in this issue.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Auction Sale of Household Goods at
g4. Sarah Lessiters

a public sale of household goods
and ether things too numerous to
mention will take place at the res
idence of Mrs. Sarah Lissiter on the
Luther addition, Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lessiter has de-
cided that she will dispose of whole
lot of her belongings as she has too
many now for her need.
In the list which she will let go in
the auction sale is all kinds of house.
hold furniture, beds and bedding, ta-
bles, chairs, good organ and in fact
many things people need in the home
and they are all clean and in good
condition.
This will be rare chance for peo-
pie who are wanting goods of this
kind to get them at bargain.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
SCHOOL YEAR IS
NOW DRAWING
TO ITS CLOSE
JUNE WILL BE BUSY MONTH
FOR TEACHING STAFF AND
MANY STUDENTS

Supt. Skinner has been busy man
during the past few weeks with the
near closing of the school year of
1888 and the engaging of the
teachers of the schools for the year
of 1920 and he together with the
members of the teaching staff and the
scholars of the schools will be glad
when the school activities for the
month of June are over and chance
for an easy breathing spell is again
to be had.
The Baccalaureate sermon will
start out the closing program for
the Senior class and will be given
Rev. j. Fred Iulg, pastor of the Free
Methodist church in the M. z. church
on Sunday evening June Is. This will
be followed on Tuesday evening, June
II. by the giving of the Senior class
play, "The Lion and the Mouse" in the
opera house. Commencement exer-
cises will be held in the opera house
also, on the following evening, We'd
nesday, June 18. Prof. r. ID. T. Hol-
/ lister, of the u. of M. will give the
address. On Thursday, June 10, the
class picnic will be held at Long lake
and on Friday night. January 20, the
alumni of the Belding High school
will hold their annual banquet at the
Congregational church. This last
4 event is usually held in the winter
| time, about the last of the year, but
was of necessity postponed last year
for a number of reasons
The class play, "The Lion And The
Mouse" is well under way and the
members of the class who are to car
ry the various parts are rehearsini
steadily in order that it will be one
of the best productions ever staged
by local talent The play itself is al
exceptionally good one and no better
SELECTION could have been made an,
it will be given the usual gooc
support which class plays have al
ways received.
The small boy as of DID, is of cours,
longing for the time when the ring
ing of the school bell will not b,
heard for a time and after the ex
aminaticns for the last semester ar
over he will be able to throw asid
the cares of study for the summe
vacation. The examinations will b
held during the week of June 16.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Gilbert Henry" Chase, the gentle
man who has held the position as
night clerk at Hotel Belding so long
that the memory of present day in
habitants knoweth not, is again back
on the Job after an illness of several
weeks time during which he was in
the hospital undergoing treatment.
While Henry is far from being a well
as he should be he is glad to he able
to be out and around again meeting
with people instead Of being laid up
on the shelf during this hot weather.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
msISold ssusID us3,slD sqL

The next Grange meeting will be
June 5. The lecturer is in hopes
that the refreshments, ice cream and
cake will be some temptation to the
members and wiuld like to see few
more out than usual.
Song, by the Grange.
Roll Call,
Summer house hold conveniences,
"By the Sisters.
Fish Stories, "By the Brothers.
Music, Laurence and Mable Green.
Realing, Cora Emmons.
Song, Ben Carpenter.
Topic, The Bean Crop. Preparation
of the ground. Cultivation and hand
picked seed.
Lecturer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Meeting of Grattan Cleaners

The next meeting Of the Grattan
ancient order Of Cleaners will be
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Belding, Saturday evening,
June z. Each member bring some
question they would like discussed.
Refreshments will be hot beef sand
witches, cake and coffee.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

The marriage of Don Fisk and Miss
Pearl Dawes took place at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Dawes, East Congress street,
Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock,
Rev. II. s. Ellis officiating. The hap
py couple left at once on motor
honeymoon trip through the southern
part of the state and returned here
Sunday They will make their home
on the Fisk farm west of the city. A
number of charivari parties have
been held in their honor since their
return.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Memorial Services Impressive

The Memorial day exercises which
were held under the auspices of the
four patriotic orders of this city
the G. A. r.. w. r. c., and Sons
and Daughters of Veterans were held
as scheduled on Memorial day, Fri
day, May 80 and were the best at
tended and carried cut services ever
in the history of this city according
to many who expressed themselves
as deeply impressed with the signi-
ficance of the events of the program.
Quite a number of the returned SOL
diers honored the nations departed
but only one lone sailor was to be
seen in the line. The thinning ranks
of the G. A. R. keep getting thinner
each year, there is no honor too high
which can be paid these gallant boys
who are still with us and those of
them who have gone before.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Start vulcanizing Business

Z. r. Thomas and Jacob Webber, of
Newberry, this state, are planning
on starting new business in the
Brown building on North Bridge St.
in the room formerly used by num-
Der of BARRIERS and last by Walter
McGregor as a barber shop. Mr..
Thomas is in the city now arranging
some details incident to their coming
to this city and opening up and Mr..
Webber is on his way here from
Newberry with one of the vulcaniz-
ing outfits. He is expected to arrive
here with it either Saturday or SUM-
day and they expect to be ready for
business about next Wednesday, June
IL. The firm has an advertisement
in this issue which it will pay tire
users to read.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Alvin Davis, who heas been in the
overseas service for some time past
stepped off from the flyer up from
Grand Rapids, uesday afternoon and
is now resting up at the home of, his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis,
River street. Alvin saw lot of coun-
try while he was in the service and
like al other boys, is very glad to be
back home.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
COUNTY'S HONOR FLAG
GOLD STARS
Killed In Action
Guy Nj. Stanton, Ionia
y Cornoral Iobp aoEv Iopia

Killed In Action
Guy Nj. Stanton, Ionia
>Corporal John Lesky, Ionia
July 81, 1918.
Private Roy Green, Orange,
July 81, 1918.
Corporal VIM. c. Lemke, Ionia
July 81, 1918.
Clarence V. Ward, Portland,
July 81, 1918.
Ralph III. Allen, Campbell
Township, August 1, 1918.
Rex. Ferris, North Plains, Sep
tember 81, 1918.
Captain John Girard, Ionia,
October 6, 1918.
Lieutenant Orrie Vern Church
Lake Odessa, October.
Private Rebt. j. Tracy, Ionia,
Claude AtwelI, Dandy.
John p. Smith, Portland.
Cpl. Robert j. Kline, Saranac
Walter Thomas ROache, Hub
bardston, October 10. 1918.
Charles Emmett Kelly, Ionia,
October 5, 1918.
Jason Thorp, Portland, October
"a, 1918.
Sergt. Leroy Dauffman, Sar-
anac, October 5, 1918.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.. Bailey res
ceived aletter from their son Don
saying he had landed safely at Hon.
olulu and was leaving there for Rus
sia, China and then to the PHILIPPINES
where he was to ship out on a boat.
Don has been in Uncle Sans service
about four months and expects to
spend the next three years in foreign
waters.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Died OF Disease

Died OF Disease
Emil Hackett, Lake Odessa.
Murl Link, South Ionia.
Ford Haight, North Plains.
Homer +. LeBar, Saranac.
Melvin Macarthur, Lake Odessa
Mark Osworth, Belding.
Charles Chadwick, Belding.
Frank w. Boyd, Boston.
John Riley, Portland
j. Gordon Ownes, Ionia.
Matt Jonas, Belding.
Winthrop Kimball, Lyons.
Ewald Emil kuempel, Ionia.
Kenneth A. Mcintyre, Portland.
VIM. HI. Bakeman, Belding.
Pearl Tinker, Ionia.
Percy Middleton. Ionia, rural.
Corporal Ray H. Hamilton,
Ionia.
Private John Pung. Portland
Private Grin Jones, Portland.
Paul Vetter, Lake Odessa.
LaVerne Demaray, Lake Odes-
Sa.
Hugh GOodemoote, Lake Odes-
sa, January 20.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

All persons who are indebted to
the firm Of Wise & Cobb are hereby
notified that all accounts owing the
firm are due and we will appreciate
prompt payment of the same in or
der that we may be enabled to close
our books at an early date
Elmer G. Wise
Knott Cobb.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Mrs. Okla Englerth and three sons
Ray, Reese and Roe and Miss Norma
Wright, of Lakeview, attended church
here and spent the day of May 25
with Mr.. and Mrs. HI. f. Curch.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Dance at Heth's Pavilion
All service men admitted free to the
Saturday night dance at Heth's pa
villion whether in uniform or not. Big
party and a good pe.-Adv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04
Died OF Wounds

Cpl. Isaac V. Boursaw, Ionia.
Pvt. Claude Collins, Fenwick,
August IL, 1918.
Pvt. Carl +. Randall, Ionia
township, August IL, 1918.
Cpl. Alden X. Hunter, Hub
bardston.
Dale Hyland, Portland.
Private Glen Hall, Ionia.
Olin Luther, Lake Odessa.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-06-04

Accidentally Killed
Elmer Maynard, Shiloh.
Corporal Martin j. Campbell,
Portland.
Lieutenant Hugo w. Fales,
Belding.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-08-12
MACERS ENTERS TWO
HORSES At THE FAIR

BILLY" Mayors was in Mt. Vernon
Friday morning on his way to Zanes-
vile where he will race his horses
next week. Billy has Birthmark and
Barney Light and will start them
both at the Knox county fair, as Bar
ney Light is entered in the 2:13 pac-
ing stake.
Red Fox, owned by Delano Edwards
and driven by Clay Montgomery,
scored his second victory of the sea-
son Thursday at Xenia, winning the
2:2O trot and taking a new record of
2:19A.
Mayona, owned by Ben Is. Jones of
Newark, won one heat and got third
money in the same race.
Royal Todd driven by Brimbee, the
colored trainer so well known here,
also started in this race, but was out
side the money. All three of these
trotters are entered in the 1920 trot
ting stake at the Knox county fair.
w. A. Snyde r the roam trotter
which raced here several years ago
is now back in Clay Montgomery
hands and won fourth money in the
2:16 trot at Xenia,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-08-12
MT. ZION

Emmit Hall of Bladensburg is busy
threshing in this community.
Miss Edna Cochran of Danville is
visiting Miss Olive Nichols.
Mr.. and Mrs Milton Hayes spent
Sunday at Mt Vernon.
Several from here attended camp
meeting at the Caves Sunday.
A. V. Melick was a business caller
at Newark Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Harris and
daughter Nellie spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gearge Harris.
Mrs Chas. Davidson is much i'm,
proved.
Work on the Tom Hall oil we'll is
progressing rapidly.
Miss Bonneta Thompson spent last
week with friends at Newark.
Sam Rine is building new spring
house for Earl Burch.
Misses Otta Donahey and Edna
Cochran spent Monday night with
Mrs. Evaline Harris.
Miss Glenna Rine spent Saturday
night with Gladys Dugan.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-08-12
FG!1 I ()

Bert How is spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henery Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Stull were the
guest of Mrs. Josie Morningstar Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Melick spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Melick.
Jacob Morningstar spent Sunday
at the caves.
George McLarnan spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John McLarnan.
William Miser has bought the John
McElroy farm.
Mrs. Jennie Stringfellow made g
business trip to Danville Saturday.
Rayman Giffin made business
trip to COlumbu.
Mrs. Lon lotion is improving from
her operation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-08-12
ENTRIES COMING IN
FOR COUNTY FAIR
Reports Indicate One Of The
Best Stock Shows In The
History OF County

The entries for the county fair are
beginning to come into the Office of
the secretary, Charles l.. Bermont,
and are representative of the gener-
al industry of the county. All reports
up to date point to the fact that the
fair will have the best stock show
that has ever been given in the coun-
ty.
Interested parties in all depart
ments of county industry are getting
busy on the display that they will
have for the fair this year.
The fair officials have had large
number of men on the repair job at
the grounds all week and by the open
ing date the grounds will be in fine
shape for the highest efficiency in ev-
cry line of the fair game.