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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
STROKE IS FATAL
FRANK P. HAMMAN
DIES SATURDAY
WAS LONG TIME RESIDENT OF
IONIA COUNTY AND SPLEN-
DID CITIZEN OF BELDING

Frank p. Hamman died at his late
home in this city Saturday, aged oo
wears. He suffered a stroke of pa
ralysis about two weeks ago while
occupying an easy chair in the par
lor shortly after dinner.
Mrs. Hamman discovered that he
was unable to talk freely and with
assistance he was taken to his bed
where he soon became unconscious.
Medical aid was quickly summoned
but the stroke was a fatal one.
Mr.. Hamman moved here fror<
Orleans eight years ago built fine
home and has been an excellent citi-
zen.
Franklin Pierce Hamman was born
near Freeport, Wood county, Ohio,
February oath, 1852, while living in
Ohio his occupation was a farmer and
when Oil was discovered in
neighborhood he sold out and began
the business of land leasing for oil
wells. In July 1889 he moved to
Orleans and conducted a produce ana
commission business for several
years.
Mr.. Hamman was married in 1874
to Miss Ellen j. Mercer and three
children were born to them, Vern e
E., Ola f. and II. Howard Hamman.
The funeral, very largely attended
bv his many old neighbors and
friends, was held Tuesday afternoon
at the house. Rev. p. Ray Norton,
pastor of the Methodist church, con-
Quoting the service. The Silver Gray
club of which he was much respect
ed member was present in a body
and were honorary bearers, the bear
ers of the casket covered with lovely
flowers were Elmer f. Cook, Abe
Friedman, Henry Friedly, S. H. Will
son, Arba Face and VIM. Ward. The
interment was made in River Ridge
cemetery Relatives from abroad
were Quincy Mercer, Henry Mercer
and Addie Mercer, Bowling Green,
Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs. B j. Beathers,
Monroe Mich; Bay Emery and two
children and Mrs. Eta Sutherland,
Pontiac; w. r. Mercer and wife, Car
son City and ID. L. Vincent, Ionia.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Church OF Christ Notes

Next Sunday is the universal go to
Sunday school day. and we desire all
and to stay through Sad the e. worship time
greet our soldiers and the auxiliary
the day one which tends to make
Belding and our worship hours bet
ten.
Don't forget May 25, Tuesday at
desire knowing about how to get
married .or about conducting or ar
ranging a wedding, be sure and be
present.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
DORT WINS OVER
BASKETS---DELDING
HALL ALSO WINNERS
CLERKS LOSE TO SILKS IN AN
OLD FASHIONED SLUG
GING MATCH

Saturdays game between the bort
and Basket factory was radical as far
as the score went, the bort defeating
the Basket Factory % to 6. Whitney
who pitched for the Basket Factory
was good considering his age, but at
the critical moments his backing fell
down, and at that no team in the
league could have led the bort at
times. Moon pitching for the bort
struck out 10 men, made four
hits out of FIVE times at bat and two
of them clean two bag hits. Peter
son made three hits out of five times
at the bat, and one Of those was
clean two Dagger.
The first of the double header on
Sunday was real good ball game,
standing five to four up to the sixth
inning when the Belding-Hall ran in
six runs, the game ending 10 to 5 in
favor of the Belding-Hall team. The
s xth inning rush was result of
batter being cut by a pitched ball,
two errors and a couple of walks and
couple of hits. The large crowd
in attendance seemed to thoroughly
enjoy the game.
The last game Sunday between the
Clerks and the Silks was more of a
batting practice than ball game, the
Silks being better batters to the tune
of 27 to IL. The Silks seemed to get
the idea that perhaps they could
cinch the mask in one game. How
ever everyone seemed to get a lot
of enjoyment from the game.
The League per centage shows that
so far things are rather evened up in
that score,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
LOCAL YOUNG MAN
ILL FROM ATTACK OF
SLEEPING SICKNESS
FIRST CASE ON RECORD IN THIS
CITY SERIOUSLY THREATENS
LIFE OF WESLEY RUSSELL

Wesley Bussell is confined to his
home on Center street with what the
physicians say is a pronounced case
of sleeping sickness and his condi-
tion is considered serious. A week
ago last Monday he left for his work
in the silk mill but not feeling well
he consulted a physician who ad-
vised him to go back home and go to
bed. He did so and since that time
gradually grew worse although
skilled medical aid and careful nurs-
ing has been given him.
DR.. Hollard the attending physi-
clan called DIR. Vandenburg of Grand
Rapids into consultation and he at
once after a diagnosis pronounced it
a case of sleeping sickness. The
patient is in a semi-consious state
most of-the time, it is necessary to
arouse him from his sleep to admin
lister medicine.
A trained nurse has been secured
who with his wife are giving the very
best Of care and it is hoped Mr.. Bus
sell will soon over come the strange
malady and regain his physical vigor.
This is the first case Of the desease
reported in this city.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Attention American Legion

A special meeting of the American
Legion will be held on Monday night,
Nav "a. This meeting will be held in
place of the regular meeting which
should have been he'd Monday and all
the regular business will be transact
ed bes des some matters of special
Importance. The arrangements for
Memorial Day will also be completed.
Every member that possibly can at
end is urged to do so. Why not
bring along a new member?
S. l.. O'Connor, Com.
II. M. Engemann, Adj.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Sunday, May 3Oth, 1920, as Memorial Day

Michigan
old soldiers telling
on them the of
to he
In of
of
wealth the
olema c.. ALBERT f.
cretar of
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

The Grenville Call has the follow
ing to say of the visit last week Of
Silk City Lodge /. o. o. +. to Green
vile, the members left here in autos
and had fine trip and a very enjoy
able visit with the brothers there.
Sixty members of the Belding
lodge ]. o. o. F. together with their
splendid degree team were entertain
ed by Eureka lodge, No. 81 last even-
ing. The Belding degree team con-
ferred the work on seven candidates
in first degree after which a sump-
tious banquet was served to about 125
Members
The local Odd Fellow lodge since
getting established in their new quar-
ters is in very flourishing condition.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
John Raymond's Home Burned

The farm home of John Raymond
was destroyed by fire Saturday after
noon at seven o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond had been cleaning house,
getting ready to make repairs and do
some papering. Some of the best of
the furniture and household goods
had ben removed to rooms up stairs.
A fire was started in the stove be-
low and while they were at work fire
broke out in the roof which was soon
discovered.
Nick Gotting, a neighbor, and his
hired man were soon on the job other
neighbors hurried to the place and n
passing automobile containing sever
al men assisted in the work of trying
to put stop to the flames but to no
purpose. An attempt was made to
save the furniture in the chamber
but the roof was about ready to fall
and IL was abandoned.
Mr.. Raymond saved only a bed and
some few things, everything in the
cellar was burned, canned fruit and
maple syrup. The insurance on the
house was only $250.00. Ii is a severe
blow to Mr.. Raymond. He had owned
the farm about four years, being a
part Of the Adam Dierstien farm
purchased of +. w. Little.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Memorial Day Proclamation
BY the GoUernor


all
andb
a Their shall fade
in
and the traditions the American and while look back with
in
and
of men
and n re urge the ohservan
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Cemetery Vandalism

Every year since organized the
Grand Army Post of Belding fur
nished flags and decorated every sol
diers grave in the several cemeteries
within its jurisdiction at Ashley,
Grattan Center, Mason School House
Parnell, Miriam, Smyrna, Cooks
Corners, the three cemeteries in Bel
ding and at Green Church, requiring
over 200 flags. These flags belong to
the several soldiers graves and
should not be removed until the fol-
lowing year when replaced by new
flags.
1t has come to the knowledge Of
the G. A. r. Post that from some Of
the several cemeteries these flags
have been stolen one by one until not
a flag is left, before one-half the year
has expired. Anyone knowing who
is the thief who steals one of these
soldiers grave flags will confer a
great favor eff they will report the
same to the G.. A. r. Post so that the
thief may be brought to bar. The
Post always has these flags on hand
and would be pleased to sell them
to persons desiring flag.
Frank r.. Chase, Post Com.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Big Time for Belding Folks

Things are now being arranged for
that big dance to be given at the Bel
ding Opera House Saturday evening,
May %, for which the paradise jazz
Band will play. They are touring
Michigan and have a Big vaudeville
engagement next fall for which the
funds of the dances will be spent for.
If you can't dance you can come and
snGE the fgn which w shs Ras
balloons, etc. will be given away dur
ing ing. the evening; s Two Of Grand and, Rapids
tain with special dancing and singing.
A good time promised for old and
young. Hope to see you all there.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Birthday Surprise

A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Halls when about 40 of their friends
and neighbors stepped in on them to
surprise Mrs. Lizzie Hall and help
her celebrate her birthday anniver-
sary. A good old fashioned dance
was had and refreshments were serv-
ed, all leaving at about 2:30 in the
morning, Wishing her many happy
returns of the day. All wishing they
might have many more just such
good times at the same place and on
the same date.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

A reception was given Saturday
afternoon, May Is by Mr.. and Mrs.
Day Richmond, assisted by Mrs. Leo
Richmond. in honor of Miss Julia
Richmond, who is home from Tono-
pah, Nevada, where she has spent the
past year and half with her aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack King
er.
The afternoon was spent with mu-
sic, games and jokes. An excellent
six o'clock dinner was served. The
dining room whs beautifully deco,
rated in pink and white.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
STAR THEATRE { REOPENS
C. B. SMELL Is MANAGER

Mr.. C. B. Smell of Ionia, has taken
over the Star Theatre Of this city
and will open it to the public Thurs
day, May goth presenting the new
est and best in motion pictures. Mr..
Smell has been connected with the
Regent theatre in Ionia and he has
engaged the Regent theatre orches>
ira to furnish music with l.. A.
Spaulding, of Ionia, directing.
Theatre goers may be assured that
this pace of amusement will be in
first class hands and pleasant place
to spend an hour for. recreation.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Only a Few Qualify AS Teachers

Limbaugh, SO applicants wrote the
teachers examination at Ionia on the
last two days of April and the first
day of May, and out of this number
only 28 passed. This would appear
to be an unusually poor average. The
school examiners met last Saturday
to audit the examination papers, and
the outcome of the quiz was keen
surprise to all. M
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Long In Service of Company

Ed. Knapp, on Tuesday morning,
started in on his thirty-ffth year of
continuous service with the local
planning mill. Mr.. Knapp says that
he does not think there is another
man in Belding who has stuck to one
job as long as he has. During that
time the management has changed
several times but Mr.. Knapp has al
ways ben retained by the new own
ers.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

Parent-Teachers club held it's last
meeting of the school year at the
High school, Wednesday evening.
Over 200 were in attendance and q
fine program was put on by the chill
dren of the smaller grades and music
by High school orchestra. Refresh
ments were served consisting of ice
cream, waters, cookies and tea. The
next meeting will be held in Septem-
Der.
+. J. Bullock, of lansing, was
present and gave very fine talk to
the delight and instruction Of all.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

The teams line up for the mask
that the Ireland Hardware Co. is
giving for the team that gets the
most runs in May as follows: Silks,
as; bort, 35; Belding-Hall, 33; Foun-
dry, %; Clerks, IL; Basket Factory,
8.
The schedule for this week end is:
Saturday, Foundry VS.. Basket Fac.
tory. Sunday, Silks VS.. bort; Bel
ding-Hall VS.. Clerks.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

Tom Thumb Wedding or Marriage
of the Midgets, May %, at 8 o'clock
p. M. at Church of Christ. Admis-
sion 35 cents.-Adv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

The Ladies Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet at
the church parlors Wednesday after
noon, May 26th at 2:30.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19
Tax Payers Take Notice

wards of the city Of Belding will be
May gath, 1920 and will continue in
session until the several Tax Rolls
of the city have been received.
Clellie s. Hoover, Clerk.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

Manager Tom Bracken, Sr. of the
Hotel Belding broke away from bust
ness and made a record by going to
Grand Rapids on business trip on
Mondav-morning.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

James Caverly is laid up with a
bad case of blood poisoning in his
hand, a skver having become lodged
in the member and causing infection
and the resultant trouble and pain.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

Beginning Saturday, May is my
mill will be closed every Saturday
afternoon.
T. d. Jones.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-05-19

Mrs. Charles Lambertson was in
Grand Rapids Wednesday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-02
FREIGHTER BRINGS MAIL

The freighter Cordova, which ar. rived in port Saturday afternoon brought three days mail from the states as we'll as commission employ eeS and 175 tons of Nanaimo coal for the Alaska Transfer Co.,, and coal for the San Juan. The Cordova sailed out at 1l:30 o'clock yesterday forenoon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-02
CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT

The city council will hold regular meeting tonight in the Town hall at s o'clock.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03
GOODMAN IS CAUGHT
F0RGER WHO ESCAPED FROM
SHERIFF ON TRAIN, FOUND
NEAR RICE LAKE

Freedom gained by A. J. Goodman,
forger, by jumping from a train near
Royalton, Tuesday Of last week, while
being taken to the st. Cloud reforma-
tory by Sheriff Swanson of Becker
county, was short lived, the prisoner
being apprehended the following Thurs
day by farmer living near Rice lake,
east of Little FILLS. Sheriff Swanson
was notified Of Goodman's capture and
he came down here the same day and
took him to the St. Cloud refornlatory.
where he is now serving time.
Goodman came to the farmer home,
crippled and hungry. He told the farm
er that he had been with party of men
in an automobile and that his compan-
ions, becoming intoxicated from moon
shine, had thrown him from the car.
His hands were badly lacerated and one
leg injured and he told the farmer this
resulted when he was thrown from the
car.
The farmer notified Deputy Sheriff
Adam Bentfield of Pierz and he and
Sheriff Felix went to the place and
took Goodman into custody. He gave
himself up without resistance and
when asked whey he made the attempt
to escape, he said it was case of a
chance for freedom or spending twenty
months in prison and he chose to take
the chance.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03
HEADQUARTERS HERE
FOR FEDERAL VOCATIONAL
BOARD, Is LAN-STATEW1DE
CAMPAIGN

Little Falls has been recommended
and may be selected. as the headquarters
for one of five federal offices in Min
nesota, for vocational training for ex-
service men. A. H. Vernon of this city
state commander, received this inform
alton few days ago.
The federal vocational education
board is planning personal canvass
of the former service men in order to
get every man who is entitled to voca-
tional training and the object of having
several local offices in the state is to
make the work more effective. Offices
are planned at Minneapolis, st. Paul,
Duluth, Mankato and Little Falls. The
Little Falls office would have charge of
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03
Come and Gone

Miss Marie Kipp returned to her home
in Renville Saturday, after fe'" days
visit with Miss Lucy Renick of this
city,
Edward stoll returned to Dent Sun.
with relatives here.
Mrs. J. w. Jarboe has returned home
from a. visit with friends at Brajnerd
Mrs. Hubert Bares returned t. her
home in Pierz the latter part Of last
week: after visit Wlth rei2r,'es Si nHte
friends here Sunday. Mr.. Johnson was
formerly employed at the G. H. brown
~ Mrs. s P. e. Benoit of Minneapolis is
here visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Miss Elizabeth Balaski went TO-
Glenwood Monday to take employmneme a
Mrs J. c. Millspaugh returned nome
Monday from Brairerd, where she VS.
tied her son-in-law and daughter Dr.
and Mrs. Ide.
at Swanville the later part Oh last
Mrs J. +. Joswiak spent the week.
end visiting rGlatives n st. &; C!ou .e;es+
1T the home of her sister, Mrs. Peter
Mrs. Rose LaFond left Saturday, for
MINNEAPOLIS to visit me-, her son sha a Hnes to
Beaverville. ILL.,. to spend the winter
Mrs. Jos. Fimon returned home Sat
nrdav from Cass Lake, where she at
tended the funeral Of her sister, Mrs.
Mrs. Marie Elvig returned home Sat-
urday from Kaylor, S: D., where she
Miss Florence Hubert returned to
her home in Elk River Monday: after after
VISIT at the P. s. Randall home e,, here re-
Miss Dorothy st. Antoine retur d,eeu
ployed. after spending a few days at
the home of her parents here: -
Mr.: and Mrs: J: P: Sell r e Tr;da TO
after a. visit at the w. II: Ryan home
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Lakin Of Bemid5i;
| Who had also been guests Of Mr. ana
Mrs Ryan, returned home Frloay eve
Miss Genevieve Heath. who Is en- EN-
ployed in Minneapolis, was here V's''-
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

At a meeting of the board of direc-
tors Of the Little Falls Board of Com
merce Friday evening, committee
was appointed to raise the sum Of
$4,000, which was guaranteed the news"
paper box factory, which is about to
locate here. The board also discussed
the soldiers memorial park question,
but took no action on same. Letters
from manufacturing concerns wishing
information relative to locating here,
were read and referred to the secretary
for further investigation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

Thirteen new members were re-
ceived into the Bethel Lutheran church,
Broadway west. Sunday morning. Fol
lowing the services, the members Of the
Freedmen congregation surprised the
pastor, Rev. Sholander, presenting him
with an outfit Of clothing consisting of
a sheep lined overcoat' sealskin cap,
high top overshoes and gauntlet buck
skin mittens.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

work in the following counties: Morri-
son; Benton, Mile Laos, Kanabec,
Crow Wing, Wadena. Todd, Stearns,
Polk, Douglas. Grant, Cass, Mahnomen,
Becker and Ottertail.
Mr.. Vernon is quite certain that one
of the Offices will be established here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

Miss Anna Truog of Swanville, win
ner of the state pig club championship
at the state fair, was in Little Falls
Saturday, enroute to Chicago to attend
the International Livestock Exposition.
She received free trip to this exposi-
ton as result Of winning the pig club
prize.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

Val. E. Kasparek is again back in his
clothing establishment here, after an en-
forced vacation of about two weeks, due
to illness.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tanner returned
home Monday evening from the north
ern woods, where they succeeded in get
ting one deer each.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-07-08

great-grandchildren, and 3 great
Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-07-08
DOESN'T CHANGE SEED ON
FARM IN 20. YEARS
Boone County Farmer Uses Same
Variety as Father and His Son
Follows Footsteps.

Rounding out his sixtieth year at
farming without once changing the
variety Of corn and potatoes he raises,
is the record established by Alb Zum-
walt, an 8o-year-old' farmer who lives
ON Cedar Creek in Boone County.
Il started farming on creek-bot,
tom place when l was Fl years old"
said Zumwalt, and my father gave
me quantity OF old-fashioned blue
seed potatoes and some white seed
corn. | have used the same variety
of corn and potatoes every year, rails
ing my own seed. have never had
to buy single bit of either.
II now have grown son, who is
farming for himself, and he has start
ed out using the same variety of corn
and potatoes, with good results. he
plans to raise his seed every year, just
as | have done for 90 years. Mis-
souri, State Journal.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-07-08
An Enjoyable Time With the Pleas
ant Gap Home Makers.

Wednesday night of last Esweek
about 200 from this city enjoyed the
hospitality of the Pleasant Gap Home
Makers Club at an ice cream supper
at the fine country home of E. Z.
Morilla, in Pleasant Gap township.
The Butler commercial Club had been
invited for Tuesday evening, but ow-
ing to the heavy rain that evening
the event was postponed until
Wednesday evening when the party
under the direction of the Club and
accompanied by the band left town
about 7:3o. After pleasant trip they
arrived at the Morilla home where
big tables were spread on the lawn,
which was lighted by electric lights
from Mr.. Morilla's private plant and
| it took the ladies of the Club about
two hours to supply the hungry Wis
itors with ice cream and cake to
which there seemed no end. During
the evening the band rendered an en-
ceptionally good program and Her
bert WeMott sang two songs which
made a hit with the big audience.
Late in the evening the Butler -icll-s
started back home and every one OF
them was certain that the members
of the club, whose guests they had
been, were sure enough Home Max
ers."
The proceeds of the supper were
added to fund to be used i'll build
ing a hard road to the Rogers ceM-
etery.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-07-08
Entertained.

Last Sunday being bright warm
day, o. w. Hunt came up from But
Ter to visit his parents, ]. f. Hunt and
wife. Ele brought some OF the But
Ter young folk with him in the little
Ford and entertained them at a high
noon dinner, which had been pre-
pared by his mother and sister, Opal.
The guests we're Misses Linda and
Jesse Nix, Alice Smith, Alice Seese,
and Mr.. Head, all of Butler, also
Claude Six of Adrian. All seemed to
enjoy each others company fhe at
ternoon was spent in conversation
and music.-Adrian Journal.