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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
HIS WATCH IS
ENDED. GOOD OLD
MAN GOES HOME
FAMILIAR FIGURE AT w. MAIN
STREET CROSSING is RE-
MOVED BY DEATH

Eugene Benson, for many years a
watchman at the West Main street
crossing died at his home en- Nest
Washington street, Tuesday morning
at IL o'clock, following an illness OF
several months duration. His death
marks the passing of one of the cid
est railpoad men in the service OF
the Pere Marquette company, form
a point of years in service and marks
the passing Of one of the best citizens
of this place and a man well liked
by all who knew him.
For many years he has been en-
gagged at the Pere Marquette cross
ing on West Main street and many
people have ben wondering through
the past few weeks where the familiar
figure of Eugene Benson had gone
to. While many people knew of his
illness and his expected death, the
actual news of his passing came sud
den to many who were not aware of
the fact.
His funeral will be held from the
house Thursday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Rev. H. f. Curch will Off
date.
Obituary in our next issue.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Kingsbury Family IN Accident

While driving their auto to Ionia,
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. George Kings
bury and family had narrow es-
cape from serious accident. They had
reached a point about a mile and one
half south of Woods Corners when
they noticed a machine coming to-
wards them from the south and they
turned out to the side of the road to
let the other fellow pass when instead
of passing the onconing machine
struck the front wheel of their car
and turned both cars around. The
impact demolished a front wheel on
both cars and bent the axle and radi-
us rod on the Kingsbury machine and
it was about eleven o'clock before
they were able to resume their way
and then they started for home in
stead cf continuing on to Ionia.
The man who drove the car which
struck them was a Mr.. Quillan from
Ionia and he readily made good all
damages. None of the occupants
of the two care were injured.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

A. Il. DemOreSL boarded the morn
ing train last Saturday for Grand
Rapids for a visit with his wife and
daughters, who are in easy quarters
in the furniture city.
On Sunday morning he went south
on the interurban to Macatawa park
for a few hours visit with Jesse ID.
Worden and family, who were up
from Chicago for their usual sum-
maf, outing. ait the pleasant Lake
Michigan resort. Mr.. Demorest re-
turned to Grand Rapids in the even
ing and found the meandering streets
Of the big city too much for him in
the dark, but after wandering thither
and indefinitely "good Samaritan
autoist took him in.
The next morning after spending
many nickles in behalf of the street
car service and visiting such noted
places as Reeds lake, Soldiers home
John Ball park and much that lies
between, he came away wondering
why little burg like Grand Rap
ids should try to get a staid old
tramp like him, "Baldy Befuddled.' >
Especially on Sunday night, after he
had attended three religious services
and had imbibed nothing stronger
than lemonade.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
FOUNDRY COMPANY
INCREACES CAPITAL
TO 100 THOUSAND
DECLARES 10 PER CENT CASH
AND 100 PER CENT
STOCK DIVIDEND

The construction work Of the new
12O ft. addition to the Belding Foun-
dry has been held up for several days
on account Of delayed shipments OF
steel which have just arrived. The
structural steel work is progressing
rapidly now under Mr.. Albin john
sons supervision, and the new build
ing will soon be inclosed.
With the addition the Belding
foundry floor space will accomodate
about forty molders which Will add
materially to the commercial welfare
of our city. In the course of another
month they will need more young
men to learn the molding, and core
making trade. Any one desiring 10
enter the iron and steel industry VIII
do well to Communicate with the man
ager.
Mr.. Arthur Johnson, the manager
in an interview this morning stated
that prospects for future business
were never brighter and II the new
space was ready now the entire moor
could be easily filled if additional men
could be secured.
The directors have just declared
a 10 per cent cash dividend and l0O
per cent stock dividend which will be
pleasing news to the stockholders OF
this company. 1t is understood that
in the decentralization limited
amount of stock will be offered to the
public. Only a small amount, how
ever, will be sold outside of the pres,
ent stockholders what ever is needed
for the present expansion.
Mr.. johnson says further the Bel
ding Foundry Co., stock looks like
a whirlwind for future dividends, and
le is anxious to see his Belding friends
and neighbors profit by it, and he de-
sires very much to have whatever
stock is sold held by people in Beldlng
and this vicinity. Anyone interested
can see or telephone the company
where subscriptions may be reserved
In the recapitalization the company
increases its capital stock from $685.
900 with which it started in, to $780,
900.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Soldiers and Sailors Attention

From Sentinel Standard, Ionia) :.
The big celebration is only four
weeks away and the committee must
know how many are tc attend IN or
der to provide for you.
Remember August IL, the opening
day of Ionia's free fair, is the date
we wish to entertain you. There are
many things to provide for that day
only, for You only, that has no part
in other days of the fair and we re-
quest you to send in your name to j.
]. Rider, secretary of the reception
committee, at once, so that not one
will be slighted or overlooked.
UP to going to press only 304 have
registered. There are many more yet
to register. Please do it now. Do
not delay for you do net want to miss
a single thing of the many provided
for you free for that day. Ionia is
going to spread herself in your hon
or and plans the greatest celebra-
tion ever held in Michigan. Went you
help by sending in your name now.
Cards may be had at Sentinel
Standard office, Elks club, Moose hall
Capt. Hogarth, or Mr.. Rider at Car
tens store. Also from Byron F.
Brown, Belding; George Richards,
Clarksville: F. w. McVeigh, Hub
bardston; Sam Velte, Lake Odessa ;
Victor Upon, Lyons; Mr.. Lobdell,
Muir; Alex Robinson, Orleans; Chas.
King, Palo; Geo. Amsden, Pewamo;
Arthur Francis. Portland; L C. Da-
vid, Saranac; Frank r. Chase, Smyr-
ma and John Palmer, Sunfield.
The following have registered since
last publicryion: Fred G., Bigelow,
Herbert F. Brunn, Fred G. Bowmen,
Howard f. Cranson, Vernon F..
Downing. Ralph Lee, John Mouka,
Leonard f. Reed, Harold w. Spencer
Allen F. Wilkinson, Charlie S. Walt
man, Edwin r. White, Robert S. Mum
GER NJ. Carl Meyersahm, VIM. T..
'vindley, Vernice G. Edison. John w.
sGaut, John L. Adgate, Fred r. Clark.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
HOME BREWERS
MAKE DRINKS AND
DODGE DRY Law
SALE OF BEER MAKING INGRE-
DIENTS CANNOT BE PREVENT
ED, SAYS STATE ATTORNEY

The attorney generals Office has
received many inquiries from prose
cutting attorneys throughout Michi-
gan, asking whether persons or firms
selling the materials ''for making beer
at hcme" can be prosecuted.
The attorney general has been un-
able to inform inquirers that they
may go ahead with prosecutions in
such cases, for it is declared there is
no law against the sale of sugar and
yeast, which are used with the other
materials for making "holne" beer.
Malt and hops are used in the manu-
facture of near" or temperance beer
and their sales cannot, therefore, be
banned.
1t is declared furthermore, that
persons selling recipes for manufac-
ture cf beer ''at home" cannot be
prosecuted as long as the printed
recipes contain the instruction: "f
you live in prohibition territory do not
add the yeast; most pleasing tenn
perance drink may be made in this
way" All the sample recipes re-
ceived so far at the office of the at
torney general carry these instruc-
tons, it has been stated.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
The Family Party

Where is the Belding man or
woman who has lost half of the
joys cf lice by never attending a
family party. And where is the
man or woman who can really give
a good reason for such parties?
In the first place when there's a
family party it is work to prepare
the table for so many people. There
are many dishes to be washed after
ward, and everyone must sacrifice
time or gasolise or railroad fare in
getting there. The women, as you
remember, always form a circle after
the dishes are stacked and discuss
how to kill the ants; the terrible ex-
perience they once had and the mar
row skirts. The men gather in a
corner and discuss the weakness or the
strength of the president; the dull
ness of business, probable crop yields
and the best make of automobiles.
And in this day anybody can discuss
the latter subject whether he owns
one or not.
Everybody is relieved when the
party breaks up. Andryet,s every
one has vague warming, little
outflow of affection for the family
as a whole. There is something
about the homely hospitality, some-
thing about the meeting of the folks
from all over the neighbcrhood that
keeps such gatherings alive and that
comforts the human heart for q long
time after such gatherings are over
and other ones are being planned.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Huckleberry Harvest On

The huskleberry crop is ready and
so are the pickers and each
morning sees many loads of local
people going out in autos to the var
ious swamps and marshes tc gather
the delicious fruit off the bushes
where nature placed it. Some record
picks are reported, but most of the
pickers are satisfied with the small
number of quarts which they bring
home. Farmers who are fortunate
enough to own swamp with buckle
berry bushes are charging as high
as $1.00 per day per person for the
privilege of going in the swamp. The
usual price up to a few years ago
was % cents per day. A number of
people have been reported as having
picked bushel in a day.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Auto Stolen While on Trip Home

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Lloyd and fam
lily, of Coudersport, Pa, who have
been visiting at the horne of his
brother, f. c. Lloydand family were
the victims cf automobile thieves
while on their way home and as a
result had to continue on their way
home by train. The Lloyds left here
on Monday on their way home by
auto. They reached Detroit and left
their automobile standing outside of
a cafeteria while they went inside
to eat. When they came out the big
machine was gone and although the
police were notified at once, no trace
of the stolen car has yet been found
and the Lloyds who had anticipated a
pleasant return home by auto, had to
continue on by train.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

Mayor and Mrs. Elmer Fales were
hosts, Friday and Saturday to Captain
Russell A. Bird, of Detroit, who re-
Gently returned from overseas ser
vice. He and their son, Hugo Fales
rocmed with each other and thought
very nearly as much Of each ether
as if they were brothers. lie VAS
with Hugo shortly after the latter
was injured and he had volunteered
to give some of his blood by the
TRANSMISSION meshod, when the end
came for Hugo and the further sac
rifice was Unnecessary. He held HUI
go as more than a friend and soon
when he reached this country he felt
that he ought to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Fales and his trip up here Friday
was for this purpose.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Leg Injured by Heavy Barrel

While Frank H. Davis, caretaker at
the Richardson boarding house was
engaged in unloading a barrel of po-
tatoes from off a truck which had
brought them to the boarding house
Thursday morning at about nine
O'clock, he had the misfortune to
get his left leg in such a position
that the barrel rolled onto it and
put him out Of commission for a time.
Mr.. Davis is getting to be quite well
along in years an had to go with a
cane for several days while he was
under. the doctors care.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Sells His Orchard Crop

b. F. Hall, who cwns the large ap-
pie ranch east of the city, has just
sold the 1919 crop to parties from
Chicago. The sale covers practically
his entire crop which has been esti-
mated at 5000 barrels or in the
neighborhood of 80 carloads of apples
The sale took in practically all of his
cSHp and consists of nearly all Bald
Wins. Mr.. Hall did not sell his Nc
Intosh Reds and local people will un-
doubtedly have a chance to get some
of this delicious fruit later on.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
woodmen Pay Promptly and Well

Clerk c. A. Coon, of the local camp
of Woodmen received a letter from
the head camp, Monday. stating that
the death claim for the late James p.
(Pat) Norton, of Parnell. had been
allowed and that a draft for the
amount of the claim, $4,000 would Nbe
here in few days. Mr.. Norton had
been member of the Woodmen 18
years, 9 months and days at the
time of his death and had paid in the
sum Of s456.75 in assessments dur
ing that time. He died June z and
his beneficiary will soon have the
premium of $4,000. The Woodmen
can well feel proud Of this service
and protection.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Get Auto Plates at Grand Rapids

Automobile owners who apply for
licences fer next years running will
be pleased to know that they will be
able to get their license plates at
Grand Rapids instead Of having to
send to Lansing as they have been
compelled to in past years. On and
after December 1, 1919 Grand Rapids
will be the distributing center for
Kent, Montcalm, Barry, Ionia, New
ago, Mecosta, Oceana, Lake Mason
and Osceola counties and will greatly
relieve the congestion which has al
ways existed in the Lansing Office,
It being the only place in the state
where license plates could be secured.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Hotel Belding Is Famous

The fame of Hotel Belding, built
in the past 80 years is increasing in
stead of remaining dormant or dim
inishing, according to the number of
people who take their Sunday and
other dinners there of late. Sunday
the hotel management fed more than
so people for dinner, some Of them
came from many miles away especial
ly to take dinner here. Others were
people from this city who wished to
avail themselves of metropolitan city
service in the local hostelry and took
their meals there. Host and Hostess
Bracken have right to feel proud
of the deserved popularity which the
hotel is enjoying.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Local People We'd in Detroit

The marriage of Edward Shindorf
and Miss Orescentia Land-ie took
place in Detroit, Monday July ii. Mr..
Shindcrf is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Shindorf, south of the city and
Miss Landrie is well and favorably
known here, having been employed
locally for several years past. Best
of luck and well wishes from your
many friends in the old home town,
Ed.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Fine Sample of Berries

The editor is indebted to Mrs.
Sylvester Osborn, of Smyrna, for a
basket of the finest black berries he
has ever tasted. We ate them last
Friday and the pleasant taste fingers
with US still There was only one sad
feature connected Sith them, Mrs.
Qgpcrn-they did not last long enough
Thank You. :.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

While driving into town coming
down the brickyard hill, Tuesday af-
ternoon, the steering gear on the
Dan Skellenger car went wrong and
the machine went over the side of the
road and came very near going down
into the river. George Skellenger
was driving the car and Jay Autman
wss was with g ;nh him - Neither eth e. Of the M two
aged 10 any great extent.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

Carson City has recently purchas-
ed a new chemical outfit with $50
feet of hose mounted on a Ford chas-
sis and will fight fires by the latest
improved methods. The hose cart
and ladders will be carried on .
truck.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
Rookie To Talk Sunday

Through an error we have neglect
ed to announce the speakers at the
Union services each week for the
following Sunday. Rev. w. J. Rookie
will give the preaching on next Sun
day, July 27. Other speakers will be
announced as soon ~ the list Il given
10 us. f~ a''ts.-tr Z
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
$39,593.96
pOJ,OJO.JO
RESOURCES
Cash on hand June 30, 1919.S1S ,827.7l
$4,000 Liberty bonds at cost 9,559.8 .89
RESOURCES
S28.3S8.6O
Ionia. Mich. July 21. 10

S2S 1888 go
Ionia, Mich, July 81, 1919.
This is to certify that we have this
day audited the books of the secre-
tary and of the treasurer of Icnia
county chapter American Red Cross,
for the year ending June 30, 1919,
and we find the same to be correct
in every detail. The cash on hand as
shown by the secretary's books and
by the treasurer's books, was $751;
827.71, which amount agrees with the
bank record of the treasurer's ac-
count.
The net resources of the chapter
on June 30, 1919, were as follows:
Cash on hand .$18,S27.71
$4,000 liberty bonds at cost 9,55089
s2s,37s.6o
Respectfully submitted,
Auditing committed
A. III. FUTILE,
p. l.. BEAHAN E.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

Covert Family Reunion
The annual reunion Of the Covert
family will b held in Riverside park
THE city on Thursday July 81,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
COUNTY CHAPTER
RED CROSS GIVES
IT'S ANNUAL REPORT
IN GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND HAS $4,000 INVEST
ED IN LIBERTY BONDS

Just before Mayor Green, of Ionia
left on his trip to Singapore, he APP
pointed p. l.. Beahan and A. H. Tut
tie a committee to make the annual
audit of the books of the secretary
and of the treasurer of Ionia county
chapter, American Red Cross, ,~for the
year ending June 80, that being the
close of the fiscal year of every chap
ter belonging to the Red Cross.
The committee has just completed
its work and the statement below
shows the receipts and expenditures
of Ionia county chapter for the year
just closed.
During the past ten days the dir
ectors have invested in another $10,-
900 of Liberty bonds of the fourth
issue, buying them at the current
market price, paying $9,528.35 fer
the 100000 of bonds. This was
done in accordance with the sugges-
tion made by Mayor Green before he
left the city and by making this Sec
ond purchase of Liberty Bonds the
chapter now owns $20,000.00 Of Lii
berty bonds which cost the chapter
only $19,079.24. This leaves about
$9, 300 in cash in the treasury to meet
calls for relief, ETC., from returning
soldiers and sailors and their fam
lilies.
Annual report of Ionia county
chapter American. Red Cross, July 1
1913 To JuIy I 1919.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23

Dancing 1t Heth's pavilion, Long
lake, every Saturday night
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-07-23
EXPENDITURES
American Red Cross ....S 4,

American Red Cross .....S 4,632.50
Liberty bonds, par value
$4,000 -. >. ... 9,550.8S
Yarn, Muslin, flannel, gauze
cotton, gingham etc. -. 3,344.96
Relief of soldiers, sailors
and their families 49,. =. 1,969.99
Red Cross tags and buttons 10000
Advertising and printing 314.79
Office supplies $500. .... 9.58
Postage -. ...... -. 55.54
Freight and express .... 1907
Work room equipment 80. $1,000
Telephone and telegraph. 1890
Stenographer's services. -. 1915
Funds returned to Portland
branch (Y M. G. A. mon
cyl -. -. ....... 42.OO
Cash on hand June 80, 1919. 18,82771
The Red Cloud chief., 1919-10-30
Farm Bureau Notes

Poultry Culling Demonstrations
Prof. Chas. T. Cornman, Extension
ultry man II Lincoln, will spend 3
days, November 10-11-12, in Webster
comfy and give demonstrations al
t:.e following places, starting prompt
ly at the stated time,
Nrnoay. November 10
Alex Bentley, southwest Of Red
Cloud, 10 a. m.
Dan CARRIER, north of Red Cloud, /
p. m.
Ed Paul, north of Cowles, p. m.
Tuesday, November II
James Bromwell, west of Guide
Rock, 10 a m.
Chas Allies, southeast Of Red Cloud,
1 p. m.
Gerard Ohmstede, Jr., southwest Of
Guide Rock, 8 p. m. -.
Wednesday, November IL
Alex Buschow, south Of Blue Hill,
10 q. m.
Frank Krall, southwest Of Bladen,
1 p. m.
Willard Crowell, northwest Of coun-
ty farm, 3 p m.
Try ard attend one Of these demon
STATIONS. Select your nearest demon
stration and be there at the time
stated. Don't wait for a special invita-
ton from any of the above named
parties as everyone interested in poul
try is urged to be present to see Prof.
Cornmar pick out the non layers. He
will show you how to pick them out
and he will gladly answer ali ques-
tons on poultry diseases, etc.
Mr.. Cornman is very busy man.
l made a request for him early in Sep
TENDER and these are the first open
dates he was not booked for. He is
now booked until January LIST, so we
will not be able to get him again this
winter.
Culiing out the non laying hens is
very important at the present time of
high priced feed.
FARM EXCHANGE
The first week in November we will
publish our second Farm Exchange
bulletin. Give US list of your sur
plus and wants. Mail them in to the
County Agents office before you for.
get about them.
HENRY r. FAUSCH,
County Agricultural Agent
The Red Cloud chief., 1919-10-30
Kansas Pickups
Smith County

D. X. Grewell is working over in
Red Cloud.
L Il. Spurrier and wife spent sun
day at Earl Abbotts.
Mrs. Ethel Sloniker, of Burr Oak, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Opal Luse, of Smith Center,
spent the weekend as guest Of Mrs.
Newell Merritt.
Fred Voiles, the county engineer,
was in Logan township Monday in
specting bridges.
Mrs. James Spurrier and baby James.
jr., are spending week in Mankato
visiting Mrs. Spurrier's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Rose.
Ed-Lull and G. r. Lanigan have pur-
chased the farm owned by Melva Car
ter. Mr.. Lsnigan will attend to the
farm work and Mr.. Lull will run a
store at Duckerville.
The Red Cloud chief., 1919-10-30
Nebraska Leads in Num-
Der of Project Statements

The following Is reprinted from the
Public Roads Magazine published by
the U. 8. Department Of Agriculture,
Bureau Of Roads for July: I'm the
number Of projects approved, Nebrss.
ka leads with 10, and the mileage of
those eprojscts, 1851, also puts the
State At the, top Of the list in the
length Of roads to be improved.
Ohio ranks second, with II projects
approved aud q total length Of 92.65
miles.
New Hampshire comes third in the
number OF spprovals, 10, but all OF
them together have q mileage Of IS. o.
miles.
One Ohio project, &C miles'long, will
cost an average Of $4,000 a mile
Other high cost roads are, Tos mile,
in New York to be built at an average
Of $60,46i, and 1876 miles in Kansas
the cost of which will average S., 473