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The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
THIEVES SECURE
LOT OF PLUMBER
IN TOOL SHED
INDISCRIMINATE SELECTION OF
LOOT DISCLOSES PROBABLE
WORK OF AMATEURS

When the workmen on the new
Ellis school building came down to
work on Thursday morning they
found the paddock and hasp had been
pried loose from the door on the tool
house and that some one had entered
the building some time during the
night and removed lot of articles
which had been there the night be-
fore when work ceased and the men
went to their homes.
While no clues were left which
would aid in connecting anyone with
the theft, it is very likely the work
of amateurs as is evidenced from the
articles which they selected as plum
der. The thief or thieves, who ever
they were, selected all the bits out
of Mason Burns toolchest, chisels,
steel tape, cloth tape and numerous
other articles which belonged to Joe
Tupper and Ernest Shawley. In ad-
dition to the loot above mentioned
they stole the batteries out of the
telephone box and took the coil box
away from the gas engine which runs
the concrete mixer on the job.
Good and practically new hand
saws, new miter box and saw of
considerable value which were hang
ing near the tool chests remained un-
touched. The miter box alone, if
value were being considered, was
worth more than all the things TAX
en-
No idea is held at all by the men
on the job as to who did the thievery
and it is hoped that in case some To-
cal young brigand performed the job
and his parents get wise to the fact
that the whereabouts of some of the
stolen stuff is known to them, they
will see to it that the things are re-
urned.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Course Reserved Seats

Beginning Saturday at one o'clock
October 9 seats may be reserved for
the season at Wortley's. The very
low charge of 25c will be made for
each season ticket. Season tickets
will also be on sale at the same time
and place. $1.50 for adults and S1.00
for school children. People living out
of town may purchase tickets by mail
and have them reserved at the same
time. Just send the price of your
tickets with the reservation fee to
s. j. Skinner, stating your prefer
ence of location. The first number
of the course swill be given in the
M. E. church, Wednesday, October 13
at 8 o'clock. At this time Noah
Beilharz, impersonator, will give one
of his popular programs. Mr.. Bell
harz has had many years experience
on the Lyceum platform and has fill
ed return engagements in every state
in the Union. He never dfsappoints.
Single admission tickets will be on
sale at Wortley's, beginning Monday
October A.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Took Prizes On Annles

In the list of local people who car
ried off prizes at the Grand Rapids
fair which we published last week
we failed to mention the prizes which
b. F. Hall won on displays Of apples
from his apple ranch east of this city
which he had on exhibition at the
fair. Mr. Hall won seven first, four
second and three third prizes-four-
teen prizes in all, with a total cash
Halls apple ranch is one which ex-
cites the admiration of the thousands
of people who pass by the place each
season and the condition of the splen-
did trees and premises together with
the showing made in prize winning at
the fair, reflect great credit not alone
on Mr.. Hall, but also on Mr.. Don
Dean, the efficient superintendent in
charge Of the farm.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
ELECT LOCAL
MAN TO HEAD THE
STATE ASSOCIATION
FIGURES SHOW NATION TO LACK
THREE MILLION HOMES IN
BUILDING PROGRAM

George K. Wagner, secretary and
treasurer of the Belding Building and
Loan Association was selected as
president of the Michigan Building
and Loan Association League at it's
annual meeting which was held in
Lansing last week, to succeed him.
self, Mr.. Wagner having been elect
ed to his first term as president of
the league at its convention which
was held at Detroit last year. The
state association is also affiliated
with the national association and
Mr.. Wagner was elected as a dele
gate to represent the Michigan as
sociation at the national convention
which is to be held at New Orleans,
some time next year, the exact date
to be made known later.
Mr.. Wagner reports that the vari-
Gus loan associations in the state
were shown to be in good financial
cndition with the exception that the
demand for money for building pur-
poses was greater than the move
ment of money coming in. In many
places they can not furnish all the
money called for. This is not the
case here, however. and Mr.. Wagner
said that the local association had
been able to care for all applicants
for loans.
The state meeting brought ous
the fact that there is an estimated
shortage of homes in the nation of
about three million houses. Basing
the average cost of each one of them
at $4,000 it would take total of $15-
000,000,000 to provide material to
erect these homes. The matter is so
acute that it has the attention Of
practically every lumber dealer,
board of commerce and loan associa-
tion in the state.
A plan has been proposed and is
being worked out whereby federal
aid can be given loan associations
In this way the federal government
would advance money through fed
eral loan bank, taking security on
long time loans at lower rate of
interest than is charged as a rule. AS
much as 100000 could be secured
by the local loan association in this
way, should they ever have calls for
that much and it would come for
longer period of time and a lower
interest rate than usually given by
regular banks.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
LEGION BOYS
ASK OBSERVANCE
Of ARM|ST|CE DAY
GREENVILLE AND BELDING EX-
SERVICE MEN TO HAVE
BIG DAY HERE

To all who are interested in Ar
mistice Day:
Two American Legion Posts have
united to make this day an interest
ing one. The Ray j. Booth Post No.
101, of Greenville, and the Hugo K.
Fales Post No. 203, of Belding will
come together on this day.
1t has been two years since the
World war came to an end and this
has been our second time to show
the kind of blood that we have. 1t
is day that always will be remem-
bered.
This year we expect to have a
larger day than last, for there are
more of us at home now and we are
all pulling together and we are in
hopes that the business men and 9TH
ers are going to try and help us out.
Weeare going to start the day right
and begin at HOO o'clock sharp.
Now we are asking that all places
Of business close, taking in factories
and all, at HOO o'clock. We also
wish that all mills and factories
hold to the string of their whistle
for five monutes and then come and
see the boys over the top.
The day is as follows:
HOO o'clock parade, with all pa
triotic organizations. headed by ex-
service men in uniform. Next comes
the boys at drill, showing the kind
of drill they went through with while
behind the lines. This will be follow
ed by patriotic speeches. After that
comes races of various sorts; three
legged race, potato race. At three
thirty there will be a football game
between the two Legion teams. Both
teams have a very good eleven and
it is bound to be very hard game.
For after supper entertainment we
have arranged plenty to do. There
will be a large dance at the Opera
House given by the Belding Post.
Don't miss it. We do not have one
very often but when we do they are
good. Those who do not care to at
tend the dance will find some inter-
esting talks given at the Empress
theatre. 1t will be the history of
two American divisions, the 32nd and
the 1st. Two divisions that saw a
Lot of fighting, the 1st division being
the division that fought the first
American battle. Come and hear
about it..
ht HCAthalb0 VIII OC dShCQ W
contribute prizes for the races. This
favor will be asked of them by COM
mittee that has been picked
We want all the neighboring towns
to come to Belding on the eleventh
and have good time.
All owners Of cars are requested to
have them shined up and line up in
the parade. There will be a money
prize for the best decorated car.
Tickets are being sold by the Le-
gion boys for the dance. Let's see
how many we can get rid Of All
the money that we receive this day
will go towards the hall that the Le-
gion is trying to get. We need a
hall to gather in, so kindly help US
to get it.
We will have a better utline for the
day in next weeks paper.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Pleasant Surprise Party

Miss Luella Clark was pleasantly
surprised Wednesday evening at the
home of her uncle, Ernest Leach.
There were 18 young folks pres
ent. The evening was spent in play
ing games and singing and Miss
Clark was presented with a lovely
ivory jewel case by those present and
it was greatly appreciated. Miss Clark
leaves for the Zannian College, CO.
lumbus, Ohio, Thursday to continue
her course in Engraving. The party
departed at late hour, all declaring
they had a most enjoyable time.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

The opening meeting of the Ladies
Literary Exchange Club which was
held at the home of Mrs. f. B. Lap
ham, last Thursday afternoon was
very well attended. AZ members re-
spending to roll call. 1t is interest
ing to note that the club is now be-
ginning its 26th year as an organi-
zation. After the business meeting
a short program was rendered, under
the direction of Mrs. M. A. Reed,
chairman and was thoroughly enjoy
ed by the members, after which de-
licious refreshments were served by
the committee in charge.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
In Memoriam

In fond and loving remembrance
of Charles S. Chadwick who died
two years ago today, October 7th.
Two years have passed
But still we miss you.
Friends may think
The wound is healed
But little they know
The awful sorrow
Lies within our hearts concealed.
Mrs. Clara Chadwick.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Gave Bride-To-Be Shower

A number of the young lady friends
of Miss Alice Lefebvre met at the
home Of Mr., and Mrs. Sam Heads
worth, Tuesday evening and gave a
miscellaneous shower, the affair be-
ing arranged by Miss Hanna Franks
in honor of Miss Aefebvre, whose
marriage takes place next Tuesday.
Games were played, the prize being
won by Miss Anna Jensen. A deli
cious lunch was served after the en-
joyable evening was well passed in
to history and the guests left for
their homes, leaving the bride-to-be
many beautiful and useful gifts in
mementos Of the occasion for use in
the future. Among those present
were: Misses Catherine and Theresa
Vierly, Linnie Aubill, Rena Andres,
Helen Scheid, Fronia Andres, Flor
ence Breimeyer, Hanna Franks and
Anna Jensen, also Mrs. Eva Aubill
and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Headsworth.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Ranfisf Church News

Rally day with us will be observed
Sunday, October 10 and we want each
class to have full record. Willing
workers can do it. All try and
bring a stranger with you. The
Pastors Bible class held its month
ly meeting at the church, Monday
evening, October 4. The members
invited their wives and between 90
and 60 were present. All enjoyed
the bountiful supper which had been
provided by the social committee. II
was a new Spizzerinktum. After
supper Mr.. Wheater, the chairman,
called upon Don Cook for song. He
then introduced Rev. Geo. Lawrence
director of our rural work, who gave
a most excellent address which will
be long remembered. The meeting
was one of the most successful of
our class meetings. We meet every
Sunday at twelve at the church. Men
who do not attend any Sunday school
in town arei invited to cine and join.
We closed the meeting with the sing
of America.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
MAID O. THE
MOVIES REHEAR-
SAILS UNDER WAY
UP-TO-THE MINUTE SHOW is
PROMISED IN STAGING OF
MUSICAL REVUE

"Up-to-the-minu express exact
ly that that is typical of the entire
production of "Maid o. The Movies"
the revuesieal comedy to be given on
October 10Th and Goth at the Belding
opera house under the auspices of
the Doric Chapter No. 75 o. +. S.
In the "Maid o. The Movies" pro-
duction the old time honored scenery
painted on canvas is replaced by
sweeping drapery over which play
vari-colored, glowing lights. The
show might be called an extravagan-
Ia as it is designed for a continuous
performance,t he only 6ntermission
being between the first and second
acts, the first act containing five
scenes and the second and last act
three scenes.
There is a blending of travesy,
satire, stage tableaux, tuneful lyrics,
exotic dances, fantastic dances and
other delectable negridients, includ-
ing the "All Star" quartette.
Much interest is centered around
the masonic clubrooms where the re-
hearsals are being held every after
noon and evening. There, one might
see Arnold Schmidt directing NOV
ing picture scene in which MARY and
DOUG, Mrs. Bracken and Don Cook,
are the participants; and then again,
Mrs. Preston might be found singing
"Kismet", whilst her oriental dancers
are resting moment from their
strenuous workout.
Miss Polly Wilbur is the sweet,
demure little bride around whom all
the trouble centers. The trouble
makes, a vamp they call her, Miss
Washburn and she promises to be a
good one, too. Now no musical COM
edy would be complete with an ad-
ventures and we have one in Faint
ing Fanny, Miss Vivian Steele,
whose game is to faint in a gentle
mans arms and pick his pockets in
the meantime. The part requires
some clever acting and--well, leave
it to Miss V. S.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Mrs. Richardson Dead

Mrs. w. H. Richardson, aged 81
years, died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Palmer, near Orleans
Tuesday morning about nine o'clock,
after a lingering illness caused by
ureamic poisoning. Deceased had
lived in this city for a number Of
years and has many friends who held
her in high esteem and will regret
to learn of her death. The funeral
will be held Thursday from the M.
+. church, Rev. Osborn officiating
and burial will be in River Ridge
cemetery.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
To Our Many Patrons

Commencing October IL, Mr.. j.
Frank Woods will succeed Mr.. Bob
Atkinson as manager of our Belding
station. Mr.. Atkinson's work in con-
nection with our Belding operations
warrants his promotion to our De-
troit sales force. Mr.. Woods, his
successor, is well known and highly
respected man of this locality and
we know that his instructions under
Mr.. Atkinson makes him thoroughly
competent in every respect. We want
our many patrons to know of our ap-
probation of their patronage, which
we trust may be continued.
Respectfully yours,
Beatrice Creamery Co.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
To Hold Teachers Institute

A teachers institute will be held
at Ionia, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October IL and 13. Prof. w. H.
French, of Lansing, will be the con-
ductor and the instructors will be
Supt. d. H. Roberts, of Ypsilanti and
DR.. F. H. Green, of West Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ebling, of Detroit,
will sing several solos and have the
charge of the community singing on
Wednesday. A new feature will be
a division of the institute, on Tues
day afternoon, into two sections, the
high school section and the rural
school section, where problems pecu-
liar to each section will be discussed.
Every teacher in the county should
be present at every session. Teachers
do not have to make up the time if
they attend the institute.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Purchased Fine Cattle

Forest Fish and Len Weeks were
at Barryton last week where they
purchased thirty-fve head of fine
beef cattle, shipping one car of them
at once and going up several days
later and shipping the rest of them.
Mr.. Fish says the quality of the
stock purchased was extra good and
attributed this to the fact that they
had an abundance of excellent pas
ture in that vicinity to run their cat
tie in. None Of the cattle were
brought to this city, but were. ship
ped to the markets in larger cities.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Locals Lose To Greenville

Greenville came over here last Fri
day and scored three touchdowns to
the Belding Highs two, the final score
being 21 to, Ia. The visitors out
weighed the home team especially on
the line The first score for Belding
was made by Chickering and the secZ
ond by Storey. Dehn kicked goal
twice. This week end the Belding
team will travel over to Lowell for
a game which will not be returned,
and this is the first game between
the two in several years.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Loan Association ELECTS

At the recent annual meeting of
the Belding Building and Loan AS
sociation the following officers were
elected: +. A. Washburn, president;
w. p. Hetherington, vice president;
Geo. Z. Wagner, Sec.-Treas. and at
torney. Directors reelected were
Glenn E. Wortley, Embree B. Lap
ham and George E. Wagner. Fred
A. Washburn is now entering upon
sociation, the affairs of which are in
splendid condition.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

A very quiet wedding was solem-
nized at the M. +. church at IL o.
clock, Wednesday morning when Miss
Mildred McSorley became the bride
Of Mr.. Fay Clark. Rev. p. Ray Nor
ton. of Fremont performing the
ceremony. The bride was becoming
ly gowned in a dress Of white crepe
beads and carried. shower bouquet
of baby breath and roses. The couple
were attened by Mr.. and Mrs, Floyd
Clark, of Moseley. Only immediate
members of the two families witness
sed the ceremony.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
County Grange Convention

Mrs. Mary T.. Fl. CoviIIe went to
Ionia Tuesday as County Secretary,
to attend the county grange conven-
ton held at the courthouse, to elect
delegates to the state grange con-
vention to be held in Grand Rapids
the second Tuesday in December. The
following delegates were elected:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alec Miller, Dandy,
Mich; Mr.. and Mrs. John Freeman,
Keene, Mich. Delegates to elect
their own alternates.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
In MemOriam

In sad but loving memory of our
loving son and brother, Mark, who
entered into eternal rest two years
ago today, October 5, 1918.
Just two years ago you lift US,
How we miss you, Mark, dear.
All our hearts are filed with sorrow
AS we drop silent tea,
But we know that you are kepnv
In the mansions of the blest,
Where there is no pain or sorrow
But one sweet eternal rest.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Osworth
and family.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Supervisors To Meet

The board of supervisors of Ioni'
cunty will meet in regular session OF
Monday morning, October IL to tax,
up the usual run of business. TIL,
impression held by some of the su
pervisors that they do not meet un
til Tuesday is wrong and they shoult
be there with the rest of the buncl
on Monday morning.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Broke Both Wrist Bones

While trying to crank his car, Sun
day at Smyrna. Gene Hoppough. of
Orleans had the misfortune to have
the crank kick back and break both
bones in his right wrist. Hoppough
who is proprietor of a garage at
Orleans, cranked the machine up with
his left hand and drove some distance
to the doctors Office where his injury
was attended to.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Crew RIG Tomato

John Whitscell brought us a to-
mato Thursday, which tipped the
scales at 2R pounds. John calls
them the "Beefsteak" tomato and
claims this 2h pound tomato to
have been the largest one grown in
the state this year.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Grattan Lady Dies

Mrs. Martha Lockwood, aged So
years died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Sears, north of Grat-
tan, Wednesday afternoon after a
sickness of some months duration.
Funeral services were held on Friday
afternoon in-ithe Oakfield church and
burial was in the cemetery there.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

Deacon Daniel Dean: The bald head
is the symbol of that land so bright
and fair-of heaven above where all
is love there1l be no parting there.
DIR. Stork: Laughlin's good fer things
at ails you-bound to cure most all
your i'll. Timothy Mr.. Gee: I'd rath-
er have me wiskers full of buggs
ov livery soize than have me head a
fallroom floor er skatin rink fer flies.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

Among the local young people who
are attending the u. of M. at Ann
Arbor are: Perry Autman, Don Coo
per, Glen Lambertson, Irwin Hansen
Carol Ring, Carleton Wheeler, Has
ry Harroun, Esther Pinkham and
Louise Lambertson.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Program For Belding Grange

Roll call, Current events or hum
orous clippings; story of Fosters Old
question, Would it be policy for the
farmers to replace horsepower with
tractdrs? leader, J. ID. Strain; follow
ed by general discussion; readings
Thedore Blasen; penny march. We
hope to see as many of the members
as possible as il will be election Of
the state officers.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Madden-Grablick

The marriage of Mr.. Lyle Madden
and Miss Tressa Grablick was SOL
emnized, Monday morning at ST.
Joseph's parish house, Rev. FIR. John
A. Kick, officiating. The contract
ing parties were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Gambler, who acted as
witnesses. We extend congratula-
tions.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Announcement

I have purchased the Every Ready
battery business from ]. c. Sager and
Bert Storey including the stock of
batteries and charging outfit and
have a number of batteries which !
will sell at bargain prices.
The Battery Shop
Exide Batteries, Clayton Steele Prop
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Westward Hoi

p. M. Dykema, Dallas McDuffee
and Leo Orser, left here this morn
ing for Marshall, Texas where they
expect to remain for a time.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Suffered Stroke OF Paralysis

Milo Scott, of west Center street,
suffered a stroke of paralysis at his
home Thursday and is in a critical
condition as a result. His entire right
side is affected and but small hopes
are held outf or his recovery.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

An examination will be held in the
local post Office on Saturday, Octo-
Der 30 fir the position of clerk and
carrier in the postal service at Chi
cago.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

The regular meeting of Doric
Chapter, D. z. s., No. rs, will be held
Monday evening, October IL under
special dispensation. Initiation. Light
refreshments will be served.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

The Cash Buyers Union has retired
from business and anyone having an
account against them will present
them for settlement to H. A. Smith
as the company will close its books
Nov. /, 1920.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
Turn Your Clock Back

Don't forget that Saturday night
is the time to change the time and
it is up to you to turn the hands on
the clock back one hour before you
go to bed.-Remember, Saturday
night, October 8.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
De Tunner. Pres.

Belding, Mich, Oct. l, 1920.
Anyone owing above Co. please pay
same to H. A. Smith or leave at store
with Mr.. C.. Holcomb.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

There will be dance at the hotel
in Shiloh on Saturday evening, Octo-
Der 16. Mood music and good time
assured. Everybody welcome.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

Mrs. Mary Magee, president of the
9Th district of the w. c. t. u. will
speak in the Congregational church
next Sunday evening, Oct. 10, A uni
on meeting. Everybody invited.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06

Judge Webster has paid for cleri-
cal hire from his own pocket on the
average of $450.00 annually with the
exception Of one year. This has often
practically wiped out all fees receiv-
ed above the probate salary.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-10-06
BIG TYPE POLAND
CHINA SALE SOON
Notice OF Registration

NOIICt VI TktBIbtfdtfOH
Please take notice! All persons
who have not registered please do so
on or before October %. We do not
have a complete re-registration as
the re-registration applies to cities
of 10000 and over