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The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
Beardslce-Byrne

A very pretty wedding took place
M ST. Patrick's church, Parneil, on
November 25, when Carl ]. Beardslee
and Maria ]. Byrne were united IN
marriage by Rev. ]. Behan.
The bride wore a beautiful gown OF
Princess lace over white satin and
carried bridal roses. She was attend
"a by her sister. Miss Mabel, who wore
a modest gown Of Orchid satin. The
groom was attended by Clyde j.
Rvrne. brother Of the bride. After
the ceremony the bridal party were
driven ia the home Of the brides par
ents. where a delicious dinner was
served TO about one hundred and fifty
guests. After much music and merrl-
naent the bride and groom departed
AMID a shower Of rice, tin cans and
old shoes. on an extended trip to Chi
caro and the west. They will be at
home to their friends after Decem-
Der i5. Mr.. and Mrs. Beardslee were
the recipients of many useful and
beautiful presents. Relatives and old
friends unite in wishing them success
and happiness on life's journey. Both
are well known young people IN this
community.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

We received letter the other day
from Seth Partridge, well known
farmer living west Of town, statlng
that he was now in Zyphyr Springs,
Florida and so wanted his home town
paper sent there.
Nv. Partridge's party started No
yember 1st and reached their dest-
nation after twenty days OF travei.
They ere very much delighted, with
the climate down there and VIII stay
until the sun warns old Michigan
next spring.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Grattan Grange will hold their next
Thursday evening, December
IL. Nineteen candidates will be giv-
en- the fourth degree, after which a
picnic supper viii be served. Also
hope Mr.. Green will come and bring
his violin and we will try and have
a real old time meeting.
Singing-Grange.
Roll Call-Each member 70 give
memory Of his or her happiest
Xmas.
Christmas Recitations-Some of
the folks.
Musie-Doris and Norma Hull.
Reading-FanSie Macarthur.
A talk on the future of the horse
market. A humorous original story
on-The worst bargain ever made
Chas. Godfrey.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
Former Local Girl Marries

The many friends of Miss lrma
Lewis. who attended school in Bel
ding for about four years and VINO
now lives in Alma, were surprised 10
learn of her marriage on November
is to Mr.. Howard Barker, Of Bangor.
Miss Lewis was employed in the sales
stenographic department of the Re-
public Motor Truck factory at Anna
and was highly esteemed there, as an
item noticed in the company puoica-
ton showed.
Miss Lewis was a very popular
Young lady while in Belding and =
host of friends wish her the best OF
success and happiness.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
CHURCH CENSUS or
SUM-, NOVEMBER 80,
A DECIDED SUCCESS
SURVEY BROUGHT OUT FACTS
AND WILL AID GREATLY
In INTENSIVE WORK

One of the most pleasing features
of the church canvas taken last Sun
day afternoon was the fact that men,
bers Of every denomination entered
gladly into the undertaking and work.
ed together harmoniously and eff
GENTLY. completing the survey in about
two hours.
The workers were Hospitality re-
eeived in the greatest percentage of
the homes and practically every one
questioned responded in the same
manner in which the questions were
asked.
The census takers" were unable to
visit some homes because of the peo-
pie being away on their Thanksgiv-
ing vacations; but these persons will
also be visited so completing the cam
vas in every detail.
As TO the manner in which the pas
tors consider the results of the effort
we were informed by one of their
number with whom we talked that
they are simply delighted. They look
upon the census as the beginning of
better work and broader cooperation
this canvas has enabled them to 60
forward systematically and logically
sure Of results.
One of the facts brought out was
that many people claimed member
ship with church societies, but were
not members of the local denomina-
tions. As tbs pastor tersely express
ed II swe've found out who's who
and with this knowledge the pastors
will know what people to hope to in
clude in their church family.
We quote another Of the city pas
tors thus:
The house to house visitation con
ducted last Sunday by the churche:
of the city under the direction of FREQ
Washburn, Of Benton Harbor was un
usually successful.
Enough workers turned out IN tht
storm 10 visit every house in towr
ana the same storm kept most of th'
citizens Of the town except these Wis
I itors at home.
Only two families refused informa
ton. About sixty families wer'
away from home. These will be visit
en- in the near future and the results
az the visitation will then be ready 10
publication.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

We have been reliably informed
from one of "our boys" just here
from Mexico, that the situation there
is not nearly so strenuous as we are
led to believe for which we are very
thankful, to say the least.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

DIR. Marco Hansen, late Oh the y.
8. Army medical corps has arrived
in this city and has opened up an Of
flee in the rooms over the. People $
Savings Bank. DR.. Hansen will car
nv on a general surgical practice ana
eomes here with a great deal of ex-
nerience. gained both before he en-
tered the national service and also
during that time, both in this coun>
trv and France. DR.. Hansen was for
n long time stationed at Ft. Sheri-
dan. H., in the U. S. General hospi-
tai in which institution more than
1000 soldiers (surgical cases) were
treated all the time. Among these
cases were some of these worst which
the surgical profession has had in
its history and DR.. Hansen gained
much valuable actual information IN
this work.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
FIERCE WIND
STORM VISITS
= THIS VICINITY
WIND VELOCITY OF MORE THAN
EIGHTY MILES PER HOUR
is RECORDED HERE

The big windstorm which visited
this city, section and the lower part
of the state Saturday and Saturday
night was no baby affair and records
show that it was the worst storm OF
its kind in more than 25 years and
that at times the wind reached We
locity of more than>64 miles per hour.
Other winds have arisen but this storm
started in shortly after noon Saturday
and kept increasing in feroclty until
near midnight, Saturday, when II
gradually subsidized.
REPORTS from over the state are
that six deaths resulted from acci-
dents caused by the wind. Property
obstruction was recorded all over the
area covered by the storm, which IN
some instances took on real tornado
strength and moved buildings, uproot,
al trees and twisted windmills ana
other structures as if there was noth-
inc To it but the knack OF knowing
how. -.
Here in the city no lives were los,
Although several people nearly dleu
from fright when a particularly hve-
Iv onst would rattle the windows OF
make the building creak ana some
confessed that they made pea IN
the basement to be ready Tor an eher-
gency. ,M. w
Clarke. 610 Pearl street, the vino
was strong enough TO blow IN ,,ie MY
west gable end of the house ne !.
building is a brick structure anu :,
took some power to move tne seNeLa. sei.
TONS of brick which formed tne gaole
This incident happened ABOUT sve ssben
o'clock in the evening at time ""e''
the gale was at its height. n
The windmill on the farm OF .r ~ -
Johnson, east Of the cIty, was m u,oIt, .ha
down, as was also the wlnu1lili ,S =" 90 u
]. H. Christensen farm souon souonsuhood' sllr I
Of here, in the BRINK ne.snoJW n Walter
Two large pine trees az 'ns ;. We're
Ialod ris hv the force of the VINO,
I;sshs were blown off trees anu
thnnu1n .,l across sidewalks in several
.aIaces in town but these were so9n
puaarad awav. The large signooarus
- west of the Loewe tailor snop
sra yuS blown down and across the siue
VII. and Il is rather lucky tnat ~
We hannened to be passing the plass
~ +be time as otherwise casualty
s;o.h+ have been recorded here:
The wind played havoc wltn tns
telephone lines in the city and Man, NAN
ager Pressly tells us that tney nsss ss
not as vet caught up on the trIuu,s as
caused by the storm. The telephohs
and telegraph line poles along !nt
railroads were blown down ana trains
were delayed. -, t-.;,
Passengers coming np on the trail
from Grand Rapids, Saturday sa.
that the coaches rocked as II theN
would be blown from the tracks an.
a car window was blown IN, the gas
Of which came very nearly serlouss
iniuring several local people VINO nap
pened to be seated where IT fell.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
Attended Y. M. c. A. Conference

James 4. Johnson and Perry Aut-
man, of this city were representatives
in attendance at the 18th Annual
State Older Boys Conference held
under the auspices of the State Y. M.
C. A. at Flint, Nov. 2S-30. They re-
turned home Monday and report a
very inspirational conference.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Rorn-To Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Haynes
OF Leonard street, on November zS,
a 5 pound daughter. DIR. Orr reports
that the young lady has been named
Alice Rae and that mother and the
daughter ere doing nicely.
Brokers Bazaar, the Christmas
store-Big line Of Holiday goods now
on display.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
BRINGS BUSINESS
BACK WITH HIM TO
OLD HOME TOWN
FORMER LOCAL BOY RETURNS
TO CITY AS BUYER FOR A
LANSING CONCERN

Virgil Z. Altenburg, Belding pro-
duct, who has been living in Lansing
for the past few years is young
man of whom the people of this city
may well feel proud as he has made
progress for himself. practically alone
and unaided both during his school
days in this place and also since start
ing out in life to make his mark.
Altenburg is a son of VIM. j. Al
tenburg who for many years sold al
minimum ware in this city and county
He is also a brother Of Jesse Clip
Altenburg, who few years ago gave
promice of being one of the top notch
ers in the base ball world. AT present
Virgil Altenburg is in the employ or
the Duplex Truck Co., a large con-
Germ in Lansing, engaged in the man,
ufacture of trucks. etc, and he is
holding a position as assistant to the
purchasing agent OF the Duplex 90.
Altenburg came to Belding on Fri
day night and in connection with his
business, is spending a few days vls,,
iting with and circulating around
amongst his old time acquaintance.
His visit to this city in the business
which brings him here is also a COM
pliment to one of our rapidly grow
ing and worthy industrial institutions
as he came to purchase a supply or
castings for the Duplex Company
from the Belding Foundry Co., the
quality of work, as considered by the
purchasing branch Of the LANSING
company, could not be bettered b. any
foundry concern in the country.
"Virg" says that where ever one
goes among users Of foundry castings
the Belding product is always conSld-
cred among the best quality.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Miss Mary Underwood, one Of our
popular teachers, visited her parents
at Athens, over Thanksgiving.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03
HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Beginning Saturday, December 6, and con-
tinuing until Christmas, will have on sale at the
Hat Shoppe of Miss Georgina Aselin line OF beau
tiful Pictorial Landscapes, framed and unframed
These prints views taken around the Old Home
Town and make excellent Christmas Gifts
will give this my personal attention each evening
and will be glad to meet all of my friends.
Come in and see this exhibit whether you intend pur
chasing or not
will appreciate your patronage.
Yours Truly
G. P. Kimberly.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Rev. w. A. Bliss left on Tuesday
morning for Grand Rapids, where. ne
IS attending the Interchurch confer
ence.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Corporal VIM. Hough and his
daughter. Mrs. Harry Jackson, the
later of Lansing and the former at
home any old place he hangs his hat
since giving up his residence in this
c;tv two years ago, arrived in the city
Monday evening and were the over
nights guests of Miss Lucy Engemann
and the editor. They left on Tuesday
noon for Lansing where our friend
the Corporal" will make his home
in the future with Mrs. jackson. Mr..
HoughN was for many years resi-
dent of this city and he likes nothine
better than q trip back here to shake
hands with the old time aequaintan-
ces.
The Belding banner-news., 1919-12-03

Mrs. c. ]. Evans, of Carson City
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. =.
G.. Bailey last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
Transatlantic Flying.

Aircraft makers in both the United
States and Europe are working to pro-
duce machines for proposed trans
atlantic fight this spring for a large
prize that has been offered in stimu-
lation of the effort. This project of a
flight across the ocean is by no means
regarded now as visionary. Heavier
than-air machines have been developed
during the war to such a point that a
fight of 1000 miles is not at all i'm
practicable and longer flights are rated
as merely a matter of fuel-carrying
capacity. A fight Of $500 miles ap.
proximately would carry machine
from Ireland to Newfoundland. At
the rate of 100 miles an hour such a
flight could be accomplished in little
over one day.
That this project of cross oceanic
flying is viewed seriously is indicated
by statement made by Gen. Brancker,
who was master general of personnel
in the British air ministry during the
war, and who now asserts that fight
over the Atlantic will probably be
accomplished in May. Airplanes have
progressed remarkably in the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
No TIPS for Ash Collectors.

All householders should take notice
of the statement made that the
giving Of tips to ash collectors is one
of the causes of the decentralization
of that service, which lately has been
falling into a low state owing to lack
of sufficient force. 1t is quite obvious
that collectors will favor those from
whom they receive money at the ex-
pense of those who give nothing. This
serves to deprive those who refrain
from tipping of the service to which
they are entitled, or at least that frac-
ton of the service which should be
their proportion. There should be no
tipping of these men by anybody.
They are paid for their work and the
people do the paying in the form of
taxes. If the ash collection is to be
maintained on a fitting basis the con-
tract should be cancelled and the work
done by private collectors. There is
some prospect of better service now.
To the extent that the people take
warning from Supt. Hackers statement
that tip-giving is demoralizing the
service there will be further improve
ment in conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16

fered two SONS for the party's nomi-
nation-Mr. Clark and Mr.. Under
wood-both strong and attractive men,
and experienced in national affairs.
Mr.. Clark came within an ace of Sc
curing the prize.
VIII the south offer these sons again !
They are still available. Since 1912
Mr.. Underwood has been promoted to
the Senate, and Mr.. Clark kept in the
speakership of the House. Both have
many friends and admirers in their
own party and out Of it. They are of
presidential size. And there are other
southern men of merit equal to the
duties of the White House.
Why should not the south claim her
party due outside as well as inside
Congress- What has either the east
or the west con" her in the matter of
party deserts? The shoe is on the
other foot. She has a great deal con"
them. For without her steady and I'M
shakable allegiance, in all weathers
and on all issues, the democratic party
as national force would disappear,
for time at least, from the equation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
Prohibition Ratified.

January Is, 1919, becomes a notable
day in the country's history by reason
Of the fact that it witnesses the final
ratification of the federal prohibition
amendment. Nebraska cast the thirty
sixth vote that completed the process
of state approval. Other states will
probably add their notifications before
the day passes, and the present pros
pect is that the amendment win before
the close of the present month be ap-
proved by forty-two states, possibly
forty-fve.
Maneuvers by the liquor interests
may delay notification to the State
Department by the requisite thirty-six
states for a federal proclamation. In
no event, however, can the amendment
become effective until after the war
time "dry" law begins to run. 1t is
assured, save for possible long delay
in the courts as they pass upon the
question Of state referendum, that
from the LIST Of next July the country
will be under prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16

Of stability And dependability, and
With multiple engines and skillful
handling there is only slight chance
Of failure in fight. Nonstop flying is
practically only a matter of fuel, given
the chance of alternating pilots to
prevent exhaustion through fatigue.
Regular transatlantic airplane serv-
ice is, indeed, contemplated as posi-
Bile development of the near future.
Whether this will reach the point of
passenger service is, of course, mat
ter of speculation, but it can be al
most confidently expected that within
FIVE years a mail dispatch service by
air may be set up between the hemi-
spheres as a result of present expert
ments and virtually assured improve
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
Further Armistice Terms.

| An unofficial statement of the new
terms of armistice to be presented to
| Germany on the expiration tomorrow
| of the extended truce period recites
! five additions, which are suggested and
made necessary by developments since
! the original terms and their modifca-
! tons were framed. These are: Retri-
button upon the Germans for the MUIR
der and ill-treatment of allied pris-
| oners; machinery and goods stolen
from France and Belgium to be at
| once returned; German gold, amount
| ing to over 100000, 600, to be moved
from Berlin to safe place and pro-
tected from bolshevism and certain
other property to be surrendered !;
Germany to give over her shipping to
carry food supplies to countries in
need; all SUBMARINES now on the stocks
to be surrendered to the allies for dis
posal or destruction and no more to be
built.
The first requirement relating to
punishments for the ill-treatment and
murder of prisoners is based upon dis
closures in the course of the repatria-
ton of allied soldiers and civilians I'M
der the first armistiee terms. It is i'm
portant to note that this is outside of
the final peace terms and is the first
step toward actual penalties for the
violation of rules of war by Germany.
Immediate return of machinery and
goods to France and Belgium is an
act Of elementary justice. Deprival Of
those countries of such goods and ma
chinery has already cost them heavily
In France alone it is estimated that
100000 men are kept out Of employ
ment for the lack Of these implements
and goods. Belgium is practically
stripped Of all machinery and raw ma
terials. Money indemnities will not
avail to put these countries upon an
earning basis at present, for the nee.
essary machinery and goods cannot be
bought for months to come, and to the
extent that Germany possesses them
they should be restored. Continued
failure by Germany to comply with
this requirement can only add to the
severity of the final peace terms.
Removal Of German gold from Ber-
lin to such a place as Frankfort for
safekeeping is measure Of precaution
against it's seizure by the radicals. OBJ
viously it is undesirable to permit
more gold to reach the bolshevik ele-
ments that are now trying to spread
their pernicious doctrines throughout
western Europe.
Destruction of submarines now un-
der construction in Germany is plain
ly demanded if that power is to be
deprived of these weapons in the
future. The original armistiee terms
as Immediately modified require the
surrender of call submarines now ex-
listing" Whether that meant in whole
or in part has been question. The
new modification leaves no doubt on
this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
The South and the Democracy,

After March the south will no
longer be ain the saddle" so far as
Congress is concerned. The repub-
1icans will control the new Congress,
and the south is not the seat Of re-
publicanism.
Nevertheless, the south will remain
Sin the saddle" so far as the demo
cratic party is concerned. That party's
chief and undiminishable strength lies
in that section. The east and the west
may now and then, under peculiar cir
cumstanees, turn to the democracy,
but are liable at the very next election
TO turn away again.
The south is the democracy's
"steady." She never deserts or fails.
No circumstances, however peculiar,
can change her heart. In every con-
differentiation the party is in power,
with patronage to bestow, or out of
power, with not single federal Office
at its command-the south sis true to
Poll" Her constancy is an old story,
and there is no threat of an end.
In the war in Europe the south bore
herself as well as any of her sister
sections. She gave of her best, and her
sons carried themselves becomingly
wherever placed. Their record is one
of which their section and the country
take, and are entitled to, much pride.
What or 19.oi In 1912, the south,
for the first time since the civil war,
asked recognition Of tho democracy in
the matter Of the presidency. She Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-16
DELAYED Opportunity,

My Uncle Jim, he knows lot.
He's read all kinds O. books,
Though mebbe many folks would not
Suspect it from his looks.
He wears q plain old-fashioned coat
And needs no motor car,
Yet, when he talks, his words we quote
With honor, near and far.
So, If the government won't pay
The market price for brains,
When next great man goes his way
In quest of greater gains,
In seeking one whose cost is small,
Yet one who works with vim,
Our Uncle Sam at last may call
On dear old Uncle jim.