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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
CITY ATTORNEY
GIVES VIEWS ON
THE AMENDMENTS
SAYS CITY WOULD BENEFIT IF
VOTERS WILL ADOPT ALL
NINE PROPOSITIONS

There will be several amendments
to the city charter submitted to the
voters at the annual election this
spring, all of which should be adopted
and made a part of the charter.
The amendment to Section / of
Chapter provides for uniting the
offices of city clerk and city treasur-
er in one official instead of having
the two separate officials, as at the
present time.
Section / of chapter 5, if ratified
as proposed by the Council, will do
away with the present system Of
nominating city officials in a caucus
or convention, but will permit all
candidates for office to have their
names printed on the ballot by filing
petition with the city clerk, con-
tanning the required number of sig
natures. The candidate receiving the
highest number of votes under this
system will be deemed elected. This
will provide for a strictly non-parti-
san election. Under our present
system of holding a non-partisan
election the nomination at the caucus
virtually means election to Office,
consequently only a few number Of
electors have opportunity to vote for
city officials at the city caucus this
year only 185 votes were cast and
being all the electors who had any
voice in nominating the officials for
the ensuing year practically dis
franchising a large number of the
voters. This amendment should be
adopted.
The amendments to sections 13
and 81 of chapter leave the fixing
of the salary to be paid to the city
clerk and city marshal to the dis
cretion of the council.
The amendment to section So Of
Chapter 9, if adopted, increases the
salary of the city council from S25
per year to $100 per year in the dis
cretion of the council, and increases
Continued on page four)
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
'U.35' CLAIMED
TO Be ORIGINAL
WAR PICTURE
is TO BE SHOWN AT LOCAL
THEATRE ON TUESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH 30-31

Citizens of Belding and vicinity are
to have an opportunity in the near
future to see "U-35", the remarkable
5000 feet Of German-made film
showing the destruction wrought on
allied and neutral shipping on one
cruise of just one of the horde OF
submarines which called the Kaiser
master+"U-35", flagship of the
underseaboat fleet. The management
of the Empress theatre has closed ar
rangements by which this vivid chap
ter in the most hectic period Of mo-
dern history is to be shown for 2
days, March 30-31. 1t is regarded as
an event extraordinary in moving
picture achievements; a real scoup,
which is the way the picture was Of
fered to the people of Cleveland by
loves Eulic theatre and the spirit
in which it was welcomed by over
whelming crowds for two weeks in
that big house.
Added interest attaches to this
showing because, besides the fact that
the sinking of 15 Allied and neutral
the capture of British sea captains,
lnllHldJe lie dDOdIu Jie SUI anu
the use Of torpedo. shell and bomb in
destroying shipping, "U-35" consti-
tutes the sole survival of group
of moving pictures of the activities
of the German submarines taken by
official photographers of the German
admiralty. When the monarchy fen,
the Admiralty ordered the destruc,
tion of all these negatives, fearing
they might fall into Allied hands and
prove disastrous. The negative of
Just one cruise of "U-35" was saved
from destruction; it was stolen,
smuggled out of Germany and fell
into the hands of the British Admir-
atty, with the consent Of which it is
being exhibited. So. indeed. "Officia,
Exploit of German Submarine U-35''
to give the picture its title in full, is
truly unique picture.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
HolIenbeck-COok

The marriage of Charles Robert
Hollenbeck and Glenna Margaret
Cook took plave at the city hall, the
home of the bride, Saturday evening
at 8 o'clock, Rev. Bliss officiating us
ing the ring service.
They were accompanied at the AL
tar by Donald and Gladys Cook sis.
ter and brother of the bride. Beside
the immediate family, Mrs. Charles
Brown and Mrs. Ella Williams were
the only guests.
The bride wore a travelling dress
of navy blue, French serge and a
corsage bouquet of orange blossoms,
gift of her friend, Mrs. Clint Green
Light refreshments were served.
The gifts were numerous consist
ing of linen, china, silver and alum
inumware, etc. The couple left Mon
day morning for Prairie Elk, Monta-
ma, where the groom has 800 acre
farm.
Both parties are well known and
respected young people Of this place
and here's wishing them success and
happiness.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
DANCING SCHOOL
AND ASSEMBLY

Prof. H. H. Mittenthal cordially in
vites the single and married people
to attend his dancing school and as
semblies, opening night, Saturday
evening, March 27, in the Belding
Opera house and continuing every
Thursday night hereafter, eommenc-
ing April 1st. Instructions given
from 1880 to 9. Assembly to IL
o'clock. Admission: per couple 81 10
ladies, 80 cents, including war tax.
Terms: Gentlemen, eight lessons, $40,
ladies SO. Private lessons with music
from 6 to z for 81. Six lessons SO.
Glasses will be for beginners and adj
vanced pupils. Terms in advance or
can be paid in three assemblies.
1t is cheaper to join the class and
learn the one-step, two-step, Fox
trot and glide waltz than it is to at
tend the assembly only. Don't be
bashful, my method is simple and
rapid, the minute you start you are
dancing. Don't be a wall flower,
dancing has become very popular. No
spectators. Door rights reserved.
The professor has had over ten
years experience and is now teaching
at Lansing, Holly, Milford, Hillsdale
and Worthwhile. He has been teach
ing in Lansing since October and has
153 pupils in his second term.-Ad-
vertisement.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
THE EARLY BOY
CATCHES THE
LITTLE MUSKRA1
TRAPPING GIVES GOOD EXER-
CISE AND CATCH BRINGS
FINANCIAL RETURNS

There is a change in the old saying
about the early bird catches the worm
for Tuesday morning, at $50 o'clock
we observed Paul Owens, 13 year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Owens.
Of James street, making his way
south of the city. He had bag over
his shoulder and in answer to our
query whittier goest thou" he replied
that he was on his way to visit his
traps which he had set to catch
muskrat. He said it made good exer-
else for him and that he made con.
siderable money, his last weeks work
resulting in 10 rats being caught, for
which he received $4.10 each or a to-
tai of SCI so for the week.
Muskrat trapping has become quite
a sport with good many local peo>
pie, especially since the high waters
drove the rodents to places where
they were quite easily trapped. A
number of men who work in local
factories have trapping routes which
they attend to each morning before
they go to work and in several in
stances the money earned in this way
equals or surpasses the amount which
they get at their regular employment
The time was when the lowly
muskrat meant but little to the aver.
age person, as the hide was worth in
the neighborhood of but a quarter,
but with the modern high cost of liv.
ing the rat got into the swim and
done his bit to raise things in the fur
line still higher in price until at pres
ent the pelts bring upward of four
dollars, with a very brisk market for
them at that. ia
The people, engaged in the trap
ping supply themselves with a num-
Der of traps, place them where the
"signs" are good, set out each morn
ing armed with a good stout walking
stick with which they kill the rats,
which are caught, skin them, bring
the pelts back home and sell them to
local buyers who are always willing
and anxious to buy any amount of
hides at the good prevailing prices.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
ALMA COLLEGE GLEE
CLUB PLAYS To
PACKED HOUSE
VERSATILE PROGRAM MAKES A
80 DECIDED HIT WITH IT'S
LOCAL AUDIENCE

Bedding people have before heard
Glee Clubs formed of boys from Alma
College but never before has one Of
the entertainments given proved a
bigger hit than the one put on Mon
day evening, March % at the Con-
gregational church.
From the moment the eighteen pre-
possessing young men stepped on TO
the platform until the last echoes of
"Swing Along" died away, not dull
minute could be found. The young
men, all of whom had much natural
ability. possessed finely trained VOL
ces, the degree of their talent being
shown in the choruses, voices in full
union, as well as in the quartet num-
bers.
No small portion of the success of
the entertainment was contributed by
the clever young reader, who convuls-
ed his hearers in laughter as easily
with al got the mumps" as easily as
he silenced them with the real beauty
of his Interpretation of "An Old
Sweetheart of Mime. The greater
share Of his readings were accompan-
led by soft music from the piano,
which made his selections doubly i'm
pressive.
A portion of the program that
found much favor was that contri-
buted by Mademoiselle Gallehi Curri.
The versatile young man, as well as
aptly portraying the mannerisms and
appearance of Prima Donna, pos
essed really fine soprano voite,
many people remarking that it was
much clearer than many real soprano
singers voices. :.
The "coon'' sketch was very well
taken many considering that it held
the place in the sun.
All in all, Belding people are truly
fortunate to have had the opportunity
of hearing these young men, as they
are truly talented.
We have learned that the program
was decidedly financial success for
the Congregationalists; they deserve
the thanks Of the community as well.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
MAYOR ELECT IS TO
BANQUET LEGION BOYS

Mayor elect, Fred A. Washburn
has sent out invitations to all men,
bers of Hugo w. Fales Post, Ameri-
can Legion, asking them to be pres
ent at banquet which he IS going
to give them at Hotel Belding, on
Friday evening, March rs. Mr..
Washburn was one Of the city's
strongest supporters of the boys
during the war and the banquet on
Friday is to show his appreciation +
their part in the victory. A request
accompanies the invitation to tn
feet that all attendants should we
their uniforms if possible.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
CLEANERS SEEK
LARGE INCREASE
IN MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE WITH OBJECTIVE OF A
TENTH OF A MILLION NEW
MEMBERS is LAUNCHED

Cleaners have opened member
ship drive in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio
Indiana and other Middle Western
states, with the objective of 100, 900
new members for their agricultural
organization. In Michigan, which
already has 10000 members the CAM
paign is in full swing. Important
rallies and meetings are under way
in many districts. of the state ac-
cordine to an announcement today
at the Cleaner Temple, in Detroit
the national headquarters of tn (
Cleaners.
Mr.. Charles Midgley. of Reed City
Michigan, has been put in charge o.
the "Flying Squadron, an organiza
tion of experienced organizers wh
are securing the counties of Michiga
for new members and with grea
success The squadron is armed wit
a battery of movies, showing the vas
and varied activities of the Cleaner
who conduct lodge work, fratern}
benefit insurance, legislative activ
ties, and allied work including
marketing organization which
lining up a hundred or more elevato
and stations, including the Armo
& Co. elevators in Michigan. A seri
Of rallies is now in progress in Mic
igan. Bridgeport will hold an il
portant get-together Of several hu
dred farmers, March 18. Other ID
portant rallies for the month inclu
that at Bad Axe, March %; Cass CT
March %; Croswell, March "a. Ap
8 an especially important turnd
will occur at Adrian
Tractor demonstrations, NOV
showing the cooperation achie1
ments of organized farmers, speecl
by presidential and gubernato1
candidates and other men of the h,
Eicnics and elaborate progrsms
DC features of coming get-togeth
of the Cleaners and their frien
Thousands of persons are expec
to attend many of the rallies.
Organization of cooperative ele
Continued on Page Four.)
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
OT|SCO GIRL WINS
GRAND PRIZE IN
ESSAY CONTEST
IS. PETER h PAUL'S ACADEMY
STUDENT STANDS CHANCE OF
WINNING NATIONAL HONOR

Noema Byrne, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Owen j. Byrne, farmers, living
south Of the city is the winner of the
district Grand prize of fine silver
cup. offered bv Col. Ralph Mccoy of
Grand Rapids. as a reward for hel
having wIitten the best ESSAY in
the Army Essay Contest for the
Western district Of Michigan. In
addition to the winn ng of the prize
for herself Miss Byrne's b -ings homs
to her schocl-the 9Catholic academy
of SIS. Peter a Paul, Ionia. where
she is student, a splendid large
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
CARPENTERS RAISE THEIR
LABOR PRICES ON APRIL I

The carpenters of the city met in
the city hall Saturday night and DUR
ing the session which followed agreed
upon wage scale of rs cents per
hour for all work taken on and after
April i. The price charged hereto
fore has been so cents per hour, with
some of the men getting so and 65
cents per hour.
The raise in price, while becoming
effective on Thursday, April /, only
affects work started on or after that
date and all jobs which are now un-
der construction or which were con-
tracted for at a lower price will be
carried out at the price per hour pre-
viously agreed upon.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Charles Webster, sr.. Dead

Charles Webster, for a number Of
years past ianitor at the Ellis avenue
school, d'ed at his home Thursday,
March rs, 1920 Mr. Webster came
here with. his family from Lakeview
quite a number Of years ago and fol-
lowing the funeral services which
were held Saturday. Rev. W.. A. Bliss
officiating, the remains were taken to
the old home at Lakevjew for burial.
Mr.. Webster was a good citizen, a
splendid neighbor, kind father and
will be missed by many. He was a
father of Ira and Ed. Webster of this
city.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
.B.H.S. STUDENTS
PROVE THAT THEY
CAN DO THINGS
HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL FRI
DAY NIGHT, MARCH 10, A
HUGE SUCCESS

The aim was to have the second an
nual B. H. S. Carnival huge success;
suffice to say, this object was fully
realized. The athletic association
was satisfied with the receipts taken
in and we believe that it is safe to
say that those who attended were
more than satisfied with the evening
and considered that they had receiv-
ed full value for their money as well
as helping out a worthy cause. IL
may be Of interest to know that the
net uroceeds were S333.o2 which
the new baseball suits, which was the
definite object Of the carnival
Nearlv every student had some
part in the preparation and carrying
out of the plans, but this fac. alone
could not a3Sure the success of the
evening, the big thing needed was the
hearty cooperation of the townspeople
and surely this want was satisfied.
The program given was an excel
lent one, the main features being the
amusing little one act skit Friends
Forever, and the performance of
the world famous "Tune Teaser Jazz
Band". The sixteen side attractions,
true carnival style, furnished the
very essence of care-free youth and
wholesome fun. Some of them even
were decidedly educational, chief
among the latter being the fine exhi-
bit of war trophies. The busiest peo>
pie on the force were those attending
the ice cream and punch stand, with
those in charge of the homemade
candy booth running close second.
The success Of this second venture
on H. S. Carnival, assures the event
being made an annual affair.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

Farmers and others In this vlclnlty
will regret to learn that Fred M.
Sauer, for the past several years
connected with the business life Of
this city, in the cream, poultry and
produce lines has sold out his local
business and will leave here this week
and go to his old home at Bangor,
where he was prior to coming here.
According to the sentiment expressed
by the farmers, no more honest man
ever came to Belding apd dealt with
the farmer than Fred M. Sauer and
we express our regrets along with
the rest of the bunch upon his leav-
ing here. Fred, however says that
he will always remember the good
people of Belding and that he will
get back here each fall to look after
buying and packing their apple crop.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
N. Z. Announcements

Revival meetings are now being
held every night at the Methodist
church from seven-thirty to eight
thirty. These services may not have
the attraction for you Of big taber-
nacle and half dozen professional
evangelists but everything that takes
place is genuine. We want your help
There have been ten accessions ts
the church so far. The subject for
the next eight nights will be the
temptation of Jesus and His Seven
Words On The Cross.
Decision day in the Sunday school
will be April 1S. On that day we
shall invite all children over seven
years of age to unite with the church
Parents are especially invited to be
present next Sunday morning when
the subject will be discussed, "The
Place of the Child in hte Kingdom
of Godv
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
"Forty Hours Csosed

Forty Hours alteration services
came to close at st. Joseph's Cath
olic church Sunday evening. The
services were conducted by Rev. FIR.
John A. Ga5riels, of Ionia, and .
great deal of praise was heard for
FIR. Gabriels regarding his work while
here. A feature of the closing SER
vices was the solemn procession by
Holy Name men which was followed
by benediction. Many protestants
attended the services.
Mrs. Maggie Sovereen had the mis-
fortune to hurt her finger quite badly
when the door caught 1T.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Belding Grange

Program Tor BeIding Grange fol-
lowing initiation of cadidates in 2nd
and 3rd degrees at o'clock:
Roll call. Current events or stories
of April 1st.
Setting out and care of trees, lead
er, Mary Brown.
Reading, Isabel Chickering.
What are you planning for the
garden, general discussion.
Reading, Mrs. Jennie Travis.
Penny March.
Members bring your lists of gar
den seeds in order TO get the greatly
reduced rate offered the Grange by
a responsible Ohio seed house.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
A Young Traveller

Talk about your self-reliant young
sters! Master G.. j. Gleason, who is
just about ten years old, left Satur
day morning for Traverse City with
Mrs. Phil Gleason, from there he will
go on to Chicago and then down to
Atlanta, Georgia, all alone. It's a
fine chance for the young man to
show what he's made of. We know
right now that he will get along al
right.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Buys Rawleigh Business

l.. ]. Whitford has purchased the
Rawleigh products business from r.
j. Reavis and has already take pos
ession Mr.. Whitford will continue
with his headquarters at Orleans.
Mr.. Reavis takes up a district in
Ingham county, lately occupied by
Mr.. Whitford and in the swap OF
territories, the two men are brought
back to old home scenes once more.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

MISS Jennie Hughes, we'll known
local lady, has joined the Banner
News staff. She will solicit news,
SUBSCRIPTIONS, advertising. job work
and in fact act in a general allround
useful way and anything in the way
of favors and courteous treatment to
Miss Hughes by our patrons will be
greatly appreciated by both Miss
Hughes and the publishers Of the
Banner News. Miss Hughes is also
authorized to collect and receipt for
perfectly safe in paying their ac-
counts to her.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

Louis Hall and Ed. Ostrum, Or
leans township farmers are planning
on having new homes erected during
the coming summer The homes win
cost in the neighborhood Of $4,000 or
$4,000 when completed and will be as
nearly modern and convenient. in ev-
cry way as it is possible for a farm
home to be. The labor on the two
buildings will be in charge of Thos.
Dawes, a local carpenter and con-
tractor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Back On The Job

Charley Coon is again at work in
the I. Frank Ireland Hardware store
after having worked in the Richard.
son silk mill for number of years.
Mr.. Coon was a former employe in
the hardware store and he says it
feels as familiar as stepping into an
old pair Of shoes to get back on the
job again.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Ice Threatened Dam

High water and outgoing ice
threatened the big concrete dam at
the Richardson silk mill and did par
TALLY destroy the footbridge across
the dam 1t was left in such a con-
dition that traffic over it has been
stopped.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

The third quarterly meeting for
the Belding and Orleans circuit will
be held in Belding, beginning Friday
evening, March 26 and lasting over
Sunday. Rev. j. A. Watson. of Evart
will have charge.
We will take our subscription for
the Budget on Sunday. All are invit-
ed to attend.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

The ladies of st. Joseph's church
will hold baked goods sale on Sat
urday afternoon, March 27, in the
Miller & Harris Furniture Co. store.
A full line Of fancy baked goods will
be sold and the ladies will appreciate
your patronage.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Grattan Treasurer Has Good Report

Ernest Lessiter, treasurer of Grat-
I'm township stood second in rank
for percentage of tax collections
made in Kent county last week when
returns were made to the county
treasurer. One treasurer in the
county had collected every dollar on
his roll and Mr.. Lessiter had collected
all but the tax on one description
amounting to $171S, a very credit
able record
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
To Omen Dancinq School

Prof. II. H. Mittenthal has made
arrangements to rent the opera house
commencing Saturday night and he
will hold dancing school and assem-
blies on every Thursday night COM
mencing on April 1. The professor
comes well recommended and from
letters in his possession he is giving
first class satisfaction in the places
where he is now holding classes.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

There will be a special meeting Of
Doric Chapter o. f. S., Tuesday Mar.
80. The afternoon session called at
3 o'clock, supper, $3.50 and evening
session called 8 o'clock. A good at
tendance is desired as class ~
seven will receive the degrees.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

On and after April 1, 1920, the
carpenters of this city will make a
charge of 75 cents per hour for labor.
This does not affect pending jobs or
contracts but applies to all new work
taken on after March 81, 1920.
The Carpcnters of Belding.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24

The NJ. Z. Ladies will serve sup
per Saturday evening, March q from
5 to o'clock The menu will consist
of meat pie, mashed potatoes, lettuce
salad, jeilo, bread and butter, cake,
tea and coffee. Bill so cents.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
To Give Big Easter Monday Ball

Hale's Belding Orchestra has COM
pleted all plans for their monster
Easter Monday ball to be given in
this city on Monday evening, April
5th.
The orchestra will be specially en-.
larged with some of the finest musi-
clans in the state and will play the
latest hits, and the hall win be speci-
ally decorated in the Easter colors
and miles of the great fun maker,
serpentine, will be passed out to the
dancers. This years Easter ball
will surpass any in this part of the
state and every dancer is most cor
daily invited to turn out and bring
their friends. Remember the date.
April 9Th at $50. 9H
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-03-24
Earl Cole To Mhrry

A license to wed was issued in
Kent county Monday between Earl
Cole, of Lowell, formerly of this city
and Miss Luella Haberstumpf, of
Ionia. Mr.. Coles first wife was
Jennie Kelly, a former local young
lady and she died several years ago.