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The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
KEENE HEIGHTS

Miss Vesta Compbell reopens her
school this week as the flu appears
to be on the wane. There are no
new cases.
Jesse Hunter was home from Lam
sing to spend Sunday as his mother
is not so well.
Vinie Hunter and family spent
Sunday at F. p Hunters, the first
time Grace has been able to get out
since her severe illness.
Mrs. C. o. Condor is with her
sister, Mrs. Dell Hardy, who has
been very i'll with the flu, but is now
improving, the nurse from Grand
Rapids is still with them.
Mrs. Crissie Bloom returned To
Sparta on account Of her mothers
illness sfter spending few days TT
Fav Pinkney's.
Miss Lydia Cutters sister, Alma,
visited her at Frank Hunters from
Thursday until Sunday, when Miss
Lydia accompanied her home and
spent the day with her parents.
Jesse Stockford has been doing
Mark Bowen's chores for the past
week, Mrs. Stockford called there
Sunday.
James Dennis visited over Sunday
at w. H. Rickert's. Miss Bernice re-
turned to her work at the telephone
Office Monday.
Dave Hardy is still very sick but
the rest of the family are up and
around again, as they also are at
Connor's, Bowen's, Rikert's and Jep-
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bigley were
dinner guests at l.. ]. Hunters, Fri
dav.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Danny and
children spent Saturday night and
Sunday at Ralph Biglev's.
Fred Gramer and wife and daugh,
ter, Theo were Sunday guests at
Orve Vanderlip's.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
PLAA|NC
A STATEWIDE AC.
COUNTING SYSTEM
GRANGE AND M. A. c. COOPER
ATE IN CAMPAIGN TO FIND
PRODUCTION COSTS

The farmers of Michigan are go
ing to know what it costs to grow
stuff, by heck, as a state wide cam
paign to secure definite information
on farm production costs by means
of accounting work has been launch-
ed by the cooperation of the Mich
igan State Grange and the Michigan
Agricultural College, Lansing.
Farm account books are to be dis
tributed among grange members of
the state, and these books, when re-
turned with full year records, will
furnish basis for reliable figures on
production costs. The data furnish.
ed by individual farmers is. to be
considered as strictly confidential,
any reports.
ords will be made by the Farm Man
lege, who will send out reports Of
the general results ton behalf of the
grange and the college.
A crops supplement-, by means Of
which farmers will be able to get
at cost of production figures on in
dividuRl farm crops, has been in
cluded with the farm accounting
books which are being distributed,
and is expected to provide valuable
statistics for the work.
The objects of the projects, as
summarized by c. H. Graves, farm
management demonstrator at M. A.
c., are as follows:
1. To determine the financial re,
turns of representative types Of
farming.
2. To discover the features of the
business that have the greatest ef-
feet in raising or in lowering farm
profits.
3. To determine the practices of
the different farmers in producing
the principal crops at the lowest
cost per unit.
A. To furnish reliable and up-to-
date data to send out to the farmers
of the state through the organized
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
MEN on FARMS
ARE TURNING TO
GAS ENGINE STUDY
TRACTOR AND GAS ENGINE
WORK PROVES FAVORITE
AT THE M. A. q

Constantly increasing interest in
gas engine power on the farm is in
dicated by the large number of men
who are electing truck and tractor
study at the Michigan Agricultural
College, at Lansing. More than 70
are enrolled in a four-weeks course
which has run through February,
while twice this number are expect
ed when the second and last of the
tractor schools opens on March first,
to run until March 81.
Michigan farmers have taken gas
power in earnest since the war, and
demand for adequately trained truck
and tractor operators is making the
special courses at the college unus-
ually popular.
Electric ignition system, general
repairs, farm tractors and gas en-
gines, and truck engines and carbur-
etors are the divisions of work which
are taken up in the tractor courses.
Actual study of IA makes of trac-
tors and use of the college shops and
laboratories for study of all parts Of
the machinery gives practical turn
to the work
A general four-weeks course in
farm engineering will also open at
East Lansing, on March 1. This
course will ltake up farm drainage,
farm conveniences, building design,
and general farm mechanics.
Information regarding registra-
ton in these courses may be had by
writing to o. f. Robey, Farm Me-
chanics Department, M. A. c., East
Lansing, Mich.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

Miss Edna Pine, of Ithsra has come
to be the pastors assistant in the
Methodist church. Her work will be
largely among the young people. Last
Friday night the members and
friends of the church gathered in the
Epwt nth League room t. greet her
and get acquainted. DR.. w. III.
Phelps of Lansing, gave an address
on the evangelistic work of the
church and spoke briefly Of the work
Miss Tlno will do. Following his adj
dress the Epworth League served CO.
Goa and waters.
Two more Sunday school classes
have come to life. These are the
Anti-kant class of boys with the pas
tor as teacher, and the G. F. S. class
Of girls with Miss Laura Clemons as
teacher. Regular meetings of these
two classes are now being held every
two weeks for social and literary
purposes, and both classes are grow
ing rapidly. Next Monday night the
two leases meet together for a So
cial and literary evening. The liter
airy program will be furnished by the
Anti-kants in the form of mock
trial in which Chas. Elg is to be tried
for boarding mousemeat, a dead
mouse having been found in his pos
session while he was acting as cook.
The eats are TO come in the way of
boxes prepared by the girls and sold
at auction. AS Chas. Elg it to be the
auctioneer, everyone will expect to
laugh and pay well.
The Philathea class had their
largest attendance on record last
Sunday, twenty mine girls responding
to roll call The Baraca class fell a
little behind but were close second.
At the request of Bishop Hender-
son our Ladies Aid Society has join
ed the other societies of the state in
holding prayer meeting each
Thursday afternoon at the church.
We are expecting every woman in
the church who can possibly be pres
ent to come to these meetings.
The Epworth League cabinet met
Sunday afternoon and decided to hold
another Win-my-chum week begin
ming March z. Everyone who desires
to help in these meetings are asked
to be present at the church prayer
meeting on the two Thursday nights
between now and that time.
Next Wednesday night the Ep-
worth League invites all young peo-
pie to join them in sleigh ride to
Greenville. This ride has had to be
postponed several times, and we are
hoping that it goes through this time
Price will be thirty five cents prob
ably. If you desire to go be sure to
see Miss Rose Towe to reserve a
place. We are to visit the Green
vile League and a big time is ex-
pected.
The following are sick at the local
hospital: Mrs. Lucy Pardee, Miss
Wealthy and Miss Nellie Russell.
Wanted: 100 young men and young
women at the s. S. Class room each
Sunday. The Baracas and Phila-
theas have membership contest on
for the next six weeks, the losers to
furnish the feed and entertainment
Attendance last Sunday: Baracas, 20;
Philatheas, 27i Baraeas, Lets go,
come next Sunday and bring another
fellow. Glass room in church base
ment, side door. John Fuller, Pres
Byron Moore Teacher.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
Baptist Church News

Baptist church, under leadership
of Rev. Harold F. Sayles, closed last
Sunday evening. Mr.. Sayles has
proven himself to be wise and sue
cessful evangelist.
His message is always to the point
and decidedly forceful. Any church
looking for real helper will make
no mistake in securing his services.
We had three full services last Sun
day and in spite of the prevailing
sickness the meetings during the two
weeks were very successful.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
THE BELDlNG BANNER-NEWS


Wake Up
Dainty Hen, stood in the rain,
And sadly cackled this refrain
I'm cold and tired and soaking
wet.
Ny master hasn't fed me yet,
If should wait for him, 'tis
true
I'd starve within day or two.
He grumbles cause ! never lay
And says nowadays that hens
don't pay.
If he were cold and full of woe,
And didn't have place to go,
I'll bet two woody worms that he
Would think a little more Of me.
III bet big black bugs hind leg,
He'd never lay single egg.
Bet. Elk. 32 div. u. s. N. G.
Grattan Center.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank the good neigh
bors and friends for the many acts
of kindness and sympathy extened
during the sickness and at the death
of our husband and brother. Also
for the beautiful flowers at the fu-
neral. Please accept our sincere
thanks.
Mrs. Chas. A. Drake
Del Compbell.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

forces of the Grange and the col
lege.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-My farm of 160 acres.
Good buildings good fences, good
soil. 20 acres second growth tim
Der, 60 per cent maple. Located 3
miles south and 2 miles east of Bel
ding. Good roads. John +. Kohn,,
Belding r. r. a. 29-28-tf
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE--13 acres good farm land
inside city limits in Demorest Add:
Phone 329. 16-20-tf
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

TO RENT Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, inquire of H.
A. Loewe, the Tailor, 307 w. Main
street. 3-40-2
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

GLOWERS-For weddings, funerals,
parties and all other occasions. Call
Miss Cecilia Honson, Phone 249.Sr.
Prompt service and first quality
stock
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25
( Want Column /
One cepss word.
Nothina Inserted for iess than lsc

FOUND-The best place in Belding
to get good shoe shine. Electric
Shoe Shop, 120 S. Bridge st.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-Ciover or timothy hay.
Art Werner, phone 26b IL Is.
s 61-18-tf
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-My 100 acre farm,
stock and tools, situated between
Smyrna and Otisco. Will take
house and lot in Belding as part
payment. C. w. Joslin, Smyrna.
6-40-1
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

travelling bag on cor
ner of Bridge and Center streets.
Finder please notify r. H. Burriss,
404 S. Bridge street, Phone 22O.
8-40-1
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

WANTED-A single man by the
month or year, to work on farm.
G.. p. Hawley, r. r. No. l.. 5-40-6
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

WANTED-Up-to-date second hand
Baby Buggy. G. A. Board, 727
Harrison Ave. 91-4O-l
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-A heavy brass trim
med double harness, nearly new.
Also a good COW. Albert Race,
515 Root st. 7-4O-l
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-House at SIT Merrick
Ave. Fred Beckwith. 29-21-tf
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

ARTISTIC Picture framing. Sample
mouldings at Patterson's store. Ar
thur Fitzjohn. phone 148. S4-25-tf
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR RENT-TWo light housekeeping
rooms unfurnished. j. M. Bozard,
727 Harrison Ave. 90-40-1
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR RENT-House with some land
and pasture at Kiddville. A. +.
Bakeman, 416 Pine st. 93-4O-3
The Belding banner-news., 1920-02-25

FOR SALE-130 egg Queen incuba-
tor and brooder in good condition.
TIC Pearl street. 92-4O-3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
Motorcycle Riders Attention.

Come in and sign up for the Fourth
annual gypsy tour. You can not af-
ford to miss this. A. great time an
ticipated. Everybody welcome. r. MI.
Johnson, tourmaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

III hardly seems necessary to tell
you that dotted swiss is among the
most popular fabrics for summer
wear. You must have noticed the
window wisplays Of frocks and
smocks Of this dainty material In
fact 1t looks very much as II 1t were
the most popular material at least for
the hour. In white 1t is favored for
graduation gowns and in colors 1t
makes attractive porch frocks and
best" dresses. The styles are usu-
ally simple and plain with a short
sleeyed blouse and gathered skirt
trimmed with ruffles or tucks. Swiss
is also often combined with other
materials. such as orsandy and
lawn.
Here Is very dainty and attrac-
tive little frock which will help make
one feel cool on the warm summer
days. It is fashioned Of brown dot
ted Swiss combined with plain white
organdy. The skirt is full and gath
cred, with two, deep folds of the Or
CANDY and covered buttons for trim
ming. The blouse is also very simple
and in keeping with the skirt. It is
made In kimona style with q. round
neck and very diminutive sleeves. A
deep, round collar and cuffs of pleat-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
GEORGE e. HASklN, TAYLOR
TOWNSHIP, believed TO
HAVE ATTEMPTED LIFE
CAUSE FOR ACT NOT
KNOWN, RELATIVE SAYS
Son, Albert r. Haskin, Wife and
Mother About to Enter House
When Startled by Crash of Re-
volve-Find Haskin on Floor With
Revolver at His Feet.

George T.. Haskin, II years old.
living two miles north of the city
near the Third avenue road, lies at
the point Of death at st Thomas
hospital suffering from a bullet
wound in the head, believed to have
been self inflicted with suicidal in
tent at about $3.50 Thursday night.
Albert r. HaslSin, 112 North Center
street, a son, his wife and his
mother were on the porch of tho
house about to enter when they were
startled by the crash OF the shot.
They found Mr.. Haskin on the floor,
the revolver at his feet.
The 80 caliber bullet had entered
the right temple, about an inch back
of the corner OF the right eye. 1t
coursed back OF the eye, turning 1t
out and lodged In tho brain. DR.. G.
w. Harris, who had the wounded
man removed to the hospital, was OF
the opinion late this afternoon that
Mr.. Haskins would die. probably be-
fore the day was over.
No Cause For Suicide.
There Is no known cause for the
attempted suicide. according to Mrs,
Albert II. Haskin. She said there
was no domestic trouble in the fam
lily, and no financial difficulties and
Mr.. Haskin was In good health for a
man of his years. He had. sAe said,
worked In the garden all day ana had
complained of the heat In the even
ing but his complaint did not indi-
cate that he had suffered especially
from the heat.
MIR. Haskin owns the farm on
which he lived. He moved to 1t from
Lyle, Mimi. last fall. In addition to
the son living in this city a son,
Frank, lives at Lyle Mimi. and
another, Ernest. Is at Niles, Mich. A
sister. Mrs. Albert Coates. lives In
Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
VETERAN WORLD
WAR KILLS SELF
HAROLD JOHN, CITY, BLOWS
OUT BRAINS WITH SHOT
GUN At BOWS
RELATIVES NOTIFIED;
CAUSE FOR ACT UNKNOWN
John, Who Was Only 81 Years Old,
Working on Farm Of John Glade
Near Dows-Body to Be Brought
Hero Tonight, Funeral Saturday
Afternoon-Enlisted When Only 10.

Harold John. 81 years old. a world
war veteran Of this city killed hime
self at the farm Of John Glade. near
Bows, Thursday, according to news
received by relatives living here in
the Green Mountain neishborhood.
According to the word that reached
them the young man shot himself In
the left temple with shot gun.
No positive cause for the suicide
IS known here. The young man went
to Bows In the spring to work on
the Glade farm and relatives had not
heard from him for some time. 1t rs
thought possible that ne may have
become respondent, but why is not
known.
Was Born in City.
John was born in this city Feb. IA,
1899 and was reared here. His father
was Otto John, a banker. who died
In 1907 in this city and his mother
died here in 1913. Two sisters. Wanda
and Lucille, are living with relatives
near Green Mountain. The young
man served in the world war. having
enlisted here Oct. 8. 1917.
The body Will reach the city tonight
and the funeral will be held from
the Wilbur mortuary at $3.50 Satur-
day afternoon in charge OF Rev. B.
f. Martin. Burial will be In River
side a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
RESIDENCE LOT SALE

Ton Lots In Second Ward in Newly
Plated Addition to Be Sold at
Public Auction. Property Situated
In tho Best Residence Section Of
,MarshalItown.
Arrangements have been made to
sell ten Of the twelve lots in the
newly plated second ward property.
known as Johnson's addition.
The addition comprises what was
formerly the old Males property
fronting on north Third street. APP
proximatelys three acres have been
divided up into twelve city lots. Two
lots fronting on Third street, FIVE on
the westside ofTourth street and five
on the east side Of Fourth street.
Fourth street has been extended
and graded to the alley leading to
the L. J. Patterson home.
AS they now stand, the lots to be
sold represent as fine n residence sec
ton as there Is to be found In the
best ward in the city.
No filling In or grading will be nee
ossary .as the properties are all In
shane Tor building. water and sewer
extend to south line OF addition.
Fourth street is paved to within ono
block and 1t Is only one block to the
Third street paving and car line.
The owner, intends to sell to the
fN& Inn
on Fourth street. Sale to be held
next Tuesday. June Is at Q p. m.
sharp.--Advertiseme
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
A Farm Necessity.

Now is the time to figure on a MIL
waukee air power water system. II
will save you time and hard work.
make your home more convenient,
give you fire protection. furnish you
fresh water, direct from the well for
your household or your live stock.
at any time. Especially designed for
farm or detached residence property.
Can make good prices on all sizes OF
the best grade OF galvanized stock
tanks and garden hose. Write or
phone A. d. Summers. 1907 West
Church street, Marshalltown, and he
will call on you,-AdyeeSyti.snenf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
HeED FOR ROBBERY
Lloyd johnson and Lloyd Taylor
Young Men, Arrested Near Mel.
beurns,stleld FOR Theft Of Gar and
Burglary: at lrs Early This Morn
lns-To Be Taken to Newton.

Arrested near Melbourne early this
morning. two young men, giving the
names Of Lloyd Johnson and Lloyd
Taylor. about Is years old, were be-
ing held here this forenoon for the
sheriff Of Jasper county, to be taken
to Newton to be arraigned on charges
Of stealing an automobile and burg
larry. It is alleged that about o'clock
this morning the boys stole Ford
belonging to s. B. Mason. Of Ira. and
broke into the general store of
George A. Bumbaugh. From the store
groceries and merchandise. estimated
to be worth $50 or SIS, were stolen.
Mason came to the city this forenoon
and identified his car.
The boys came to grief when the
car ran out of gas north of Mel
bourne. They went to a farmers
house nearby to get gas. The farmer
suspected the boys might have q
stolen automobile and notified Bailiff
Hampton, Of the municipal court. He,
OFFICER Quimhy and Sergeant Camp
bell. OF the police force, went to Mel
bourne and made the arrest. The
boystold the officers they were from
Tennessee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

HOMEGROWN strawberries fresh
every day summlt tr a "a Grocery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
The
T.-R. Cook Book

Send to the Times Republican one
of your favoriate recipes. which will
be printed, with the donors name
and address. Cut out each day the
various recipes and paste them In a
scrap book. Classify the scrap book
80 that recipes OF similar kinds can
be arranged In orders ana indexed.
In short time you will he surprised
what good cook book you have
made up OF tested recipes.
ADDRESS your recipes to the Times
Republican. care OF Cook Book Edi-
tor. Be sure to include In the manu-
script directions for cooking az well
a. the Ingredients.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

Ctsoomb Odd Fellows Memorial.
ODD Fellows of Liscomb will hold
their annual memorial service Sun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
GINGER COOKIES.

Boil together one hair cup Of SUI
gar. one pint sorghum molasses and
ono cup butter OF lard. When cool.
miv with two well-beaten eggs. one
tablespoon soda, one or two table,
spoons Of ginger. according to taste,
and -four enough to roll. Those cook
les will soften by standing several
days after they are baked. Miss
Pearl Allen. Hampton, r. z. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
sI.keI.y coushIin.

demandi
profit by dnapng II
Of Bakey bot
p = KS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends
and neighbors for their sympathy
and kindness shown us in our recent
bereavement, the death of our son
and brother Walter. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. III. Steward and family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

The Central Bakery Lunch Room
will serve you right. Come in and try
our lunch and also our bakery goods,
234 East Main street. O. Haakenson,
proprietor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

Misunderstanding headlights must !.
go; the law Is to be enforced. The
McBeth lens with green visor are le-s
gal anywhere. A full stock on hand.
Call Hewitts garage phone S93.-
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

ed organdy edged with lace form the
blouse trimming and tiny bows
of brown velvet add the finishing
touch to very youthful and alto
gether charming mid summer frock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

day afternoon. The address will be
given by Rev. Mr.. Lewis, pastor of
the Bethel Grove church, at the
Christian church at $3.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-11

I am prepared to take care OF your
outside or interior painting and deco
rating. w. A. George. Jr., 20 North
First avenue.
The Glenwood post., 1920-02-07
TRANSFER OF BUSINESS BLOCK

Herb Mangnall this week purchased
of Charles Marshall the Silver Club
building on Grand avenue and after
putting in u pair of big front doors,
and otherwise changing it to met his
needs, will use the same as garage
and auto livery. Ed Oberto will share
the building with Mangnall as show
room and sales room for studebaker,
Lexington and Chevrolet cars, for
which he has the agency for this ter
ritory. Thus we find one of the old
landmarks of the wild west days when
rcvelry reigned supreme and the de-
bauchery of manhood was the chief
business of some of our people, giving
way to line of legitimate business,
which need not be conducted behind
screens or closed doors. Yes, the world
does move.
The Glenwood post., 1920-02-07
MRS. JAMES oRADDocK

Sad indeed was the death of Mrs.
James Craddock, which occurred last
Monday evening at the family home in
West Glenwood, death resulting from
pneumonia, following an attack of in
fuenza. Mrs. Craddock had been ill
but short time, and her death came
- 9 surprise and q distinct shock TO
our people.
Mrs. Craddock, who was not yet 40
Years Of age, is survived by her hus-
band, and ten children, some of whom
were absent when the end came, but
all were present at the funeral services
which were held Thursday afternoon
at the Catholic church, Rev. J. P. Car.
rigan conducting the funeral rites of
the church. Interment was in Rosebud
cemetery.