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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
HIGH POTATO
PRICES CALL
FOR GOOD SEED
VITAL THIS YEAR
TO INSURE BIG CROP-ALL
SEED CARRIES DISEASE

That high potato prices make seed
treatment vital this year in the plant
ing is absolutely necessary if the
opinion of DIR. G.. H. Coons, plant dis
ease expert at the Michigan Agricul-
tural college at Lansing. Because of
expensive seed and the general scar
city of labor, farmers of the state
will. have to pin their faith to in.
creased per acre production and the
proper treatment of potato planting
stock is necessary to guarantee fun
stand of the crop.
with seed potatoes worth $4.00
or more bushel, Michigan farmers
face the prospect of planting from
$50. to $50. wirth of seed to the acre
this year., says DR.. Coons. "Fortun-
ately potatoes have become a safe
money crop, without the danger of
destructive price reductions such as
prevailed in 1912, but even so the
farmer cannot afford to take chances
with his high priced seed. Proper
treatment of the tubers before plant
ing of Michigan's tuber crop, is the
grower wishes to safeguard his
crops against Scab and Black Scurf.
1.-TWO methods of treatment are
open to the farmer. The first is to
treat with formaldehyde. soaking the
uncut seed from one-half hour to one
and one-half hours in solution
made with one pint of formaldehyde
in thirty gallons of water. This is
the cheapest treatment and a speedy
one, but with it the tubers must be
sorted before cutting and all showing
Black Scurf thrown out, for the
treatment does not control Black
Scurf
"For those who wish a treatment
where no sorting is necessary, the
corrisive sublimate treatment is
recommended. In this four ounces
of corrosive sublimate Ga deadly
poison) is dissolved in a little hot
water and added to thirty gallons of
water. Potatoes are soaked in this
for one-half mour to an hour and a
half. An ounce of corrosive sublim-
ate must be added to the treating
bath after each batch is dipped, in
order to keep the solution up to
strength. This treatment gets both
diseases at once.
at is unsafe with either treatment
to leave the tubers in the treatment
bath longer than a one-and-a-half OF
two-hour period.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
ARREST WQSlD
WAR VET On k
SERIOUS CHANGE
LOCAL MAN PICKED UP FOR
MUSKEGON SHERIFF ON CON-
PLANT OF WOMAN

William S, Hughes, a local man,
veteran of the World war, having
served in the 32nd Division, was pick
ed up here Tuesday afternoon by Dep
uty Sheriff Murray and placed in the
city jail where he awaits the coming
of the Sheriff of Muskegon county.
Hughes will be taken back to Muske-
gon to answer to the serious charge
which has been placed against him by
a woman from that city. He denies
any guilt or wrong doing in connec-
tion with the woman but admits that
because of the fact that he was IT,
sole boarder at the woman's home for
some time, that the case does not look
just as bright as it might to him.
Hughes came here several years
ago from Howard City, where the
family home had been and after being
here for a time he entered the army
and served considerable time with the
famous Red Arrow division. At the
close of hostilities he returned to this
city, put war evidently had not end
ed for him and shortly afterward he
was married to one of Will Whites
daughters. The GIRLS father fyin
White, secured a warrant and the
case caused Hughes and the other par
ties interested in the affair, great
deal of trouble before it was settled
and the young soldier-husband was
allowed to keep his bride. After a
time more trouble arose, this time
between the couple themselves and the
husband left home and went over to
Muskegon, where he worked until a
baby was born at his home here and
which died a short time afterward.
Hughes came home for the funeral
and was living here when the war
rant charging him with bastardy was
issued and word sent here to pick him
up.
Hughes stated to a reporter for the
Banner-News that after the trouble
arose between his wife and himself,
he went over to Muskegon. While
there he had to have a boarding place
and one day he saw an advertise
ment in the Muskegon paper where a
lady was desirous of getting a gen.
tleman boafder to keep. He said that
he went and made arrangements and
remained there as boarder the while
he was working in Muskegon and
supposed that everything was all right
until his arrest, which was a distinct
surprise to him.
Hughes is charter member of John
F. Girard Post, American Legion, at
fonia.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

Trouble which started between the
heads of the newly Incorporated JAG.
quet Motor Corporation resulted in
the directors voting the Office of pres
ident, held by Mr.. Alfred ]. Jackson
who started the concern here, vacant
Mr. l. W. Wilson sooe on his IS nIans ofore for the se
Definite plans will be decided upon
will be held and the future of the
concern is said to look bright even in
the face Of frequent difficulties which
beset it.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

AS we go to press We learn of the
death of Mrs. Will Leach, a long time
resident of this city and Orleans
township. Death had been expected
at any moment during the past three
months and was caused from maligi-
nent cancer. The physicians connected
with the case having given up all
hope for her recovery some months
ago.
She was the Wife of Will Leach who
accidentally lost his life while assist
ing in raising pump from an old well
on the Fred Boyer Farm east of the
city, somewhat more than a year ago.
Funeral arrangements can be learned
from Miller & Harris later on. Obi
tuary in our next weeks issue.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
A Happy Day

There was joy at the G.. 0. Bignell
home, Sunday, for their daughter,
Miss Rosina Bignell, returned home
from Cavalier. N. ID. where she has
been filling a position as manual
training teacher the past year She
arrived in Grand Rapids Sunday
morning and G. l.. Bignell, wife and
daughter brought her home to Belding
where she was heartily welcomed by
quite a company Of relatives A
bountiful and most delicious dinner
was served at about two o'clock in
the afternoon and the day was passed
very happily to all with much visiting
and some fine music, both d ano and
vocal. The day was an ideal summer
day, with blue skies and bright sun
shine. and nothing happened to mar
the pleasure of the occasion. Besides
Miss Rosina, her parents and two Sis
ters, Maud and Mary the guests pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Van Houton and daughters, Eva Mar
lie, Eleanor and Margaret, of Detroit;
Thos. Skellenger. wife and daughters,
Edna, Sarah and Louise and Mrs.
Sarah Skellenger, of McBrides; Mr..
and Mrs. G.. L. Bignell and daughters
Ruth, of Grand Rapids; Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubert Earle, of Detroit and Mrs. Eva
Bignell. The day passed all too quick
ly and it was with genuine regret
good byes were said.
G. L. Bignell wife and daughter
and Mr.. Skellenger and family re-
turned home Sunday evening HUI
bert Earle and wife went to Smyrna
to visit the formers brother, Robert
Earle and family and the other out of
town guests remained here until Mon-
day afternoon.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
SENIOR CLASS PLAY
IS ALMOST READY
TO Be STAGED
"SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER" BY
CLASS OF 20, OPERA HOUSE
JUNE 18TH AND 14TH

Have you your ticket for the Senior
play Get them at Hotel Belding,
fifty cents, general admission; seven
ty-fve cents reserved.
The cast, working hard to make the
play a success are:
Hardcastle, Gordon Riker.
Young Marlowe, Perry Outman.
Hastings, Earl Cowles.
Sir Charles Marlowe, Theodore Bar
low.
Tony Lumpkin, Frank Carpenter.
Mrs. Hardcastle, Elfreda Wells.
Miss Hardcastle, Marjorie Connor.
Miss Neville, Gladys Burns.
Stingo, Servant, Sylvester Dehn.
Servant, Frank Krupp.
Servant, John Fuller.
Miss Kate Hardcastle is a charming
vivarious type of girl who loves pret>
ty clothes but can only wear fnery
in the morning because her stern old
father insists that she wear very plain
clothes in the evening to please him,
for he says, ~ could never teach the
fools of the age that the INDECENT
world could be clothed out of the
trimmings of the vain"
Young Marlowe comes at his fa-
ther's request to pay court to Miss
Hardcastle. He is supposed to be q
modest well bred gentleman, extrem-
ely embarrassed in the company of
ladies, but is very much of a brag-
CART withal. He mistakes the Hard
castle house for an inn and supposes
Kate. to me the bar-maid. She cleverly
keeps up the delusion only to load
him with confusion while she "exam-
ines the giants forces before she Of
fers to combat"
Tony Tumpkins, who makes the life
of the play with his practical jokes
has been "reared up and spoiled at
his mothers apron string. He it
was, who sent Marlowe and Hastings
to Hardcastle's as to an inn. vet he
helps Hastings to escape with his
cousin, Miss Neville.
Hastings is well bred young gen.
tleman, in love with Miss Constance
Neville, the estemable niece of Mrs
Hardcastle. Coming as he does with
his friend, Marlowe, he gains admit
tance to the family and plans to elope
with Constance. He makes himself
agreeable to Mrs. Hardcastle, who is
extremely susceptible to his subtle
fiattery.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
GOOD CROWDS.
IN ATTENDANCE
At BALL GAME
BELDING-HALL AND IRON MEN
WIN. PICKED TEAM LOSES
GAME TO BIG RAPIDS

Saturdays ball game between Bel
ding-Han and the Silks team was
easy money for Belding-Hall by 10 to
9. 'Belding-H Hall only got more hits
than the Silks, the hits standing IL to
9, and only lacked A errors of being
with the Silks in that regard, the err
rors standing to IL. The whole
thing was the better success Belding-
Hall had in placing their hits.
Score 234 5 6 Z 8 9 K
Belding-Hall 90 0 6 o 5 3 18
Silks U
Sundays game between the bort
and the Foundry was rather a good
game of ball, both teams playing
about the same. However the iron
men hit a little better than the Auto
men and won Is to 10. Lohr, the
catcher for the Foundry, was badly
injured by man sliding home. The
runner accidentally spiked him and
his foot being in hole he sprained
the ankle at the same time.
The league standing now is:
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Shawley Joins The Union

A number of Brick layers came up
from Grand Rapids Tuesday morning
to go to work on the Ellis school
building and upon their arrival in
formed Mr.. Shawley that it would be
necessary for him to join the brick
layers union before they could COM
mence operations. This action was
easily met by Mr.. Shawley quickly
joining the union at Ionia and all was
peaceful and serene once more and
they're laying bricks up there now.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

An automobile which had been ap-
parently abondened by its owners was
noticed standing in front of the
Louise Scheidt residence on Alder
man street, Saturday throughout the
day and Officer Cook was notified and
went up and got it to await the own
ers claiming it. The machine was
later on in the day claimed by Roy
Haynes, who stated that they had
run out of gasoline and had left the
machine where it was until they could
find time to get back after it again.
The auto was then restored to him.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Mccoy BUYS Interest In Firm

Arthur Mccoy, for many years en-
gagged in waiting on the public behind
the counters of various stores in this
city and for number of years engeg-
ed as clerk in the Belding Hardware
Co. tore, on Saturday, purchased the
interest of Don Pilkinton in the firm
and took possession of his end of the
busines at once. Mr.. Pilkinton has
not definitely decided what he will do
in the future. Here is wishing "Ar-
tie" and "Spud" unbounded success
with the hardware business in this
city.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

Sleeping Sickness Patient Better
Word comes to this Office that Wes-
ley RUSSELL Belongs first person to
be stricken with a case of what is
termed sleeping sickness, is getting
somewhat better, although pot very
marked degree. Mr.. Bussell, we are
told is getting so that he is at times
conscious now and the fact that he
has been in bed so long seems to be
worrying him. This, however, is look
ed on very favorably as an indication
that he will pull out of the strange af-
Fiction and be spared to his family
and the community. We earnestly
hope so.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Cleaners Buy More Elevators

Reports have it here that the Clean
ers have taken over the elevators own
ed by Van Sickle and X. r. Smith at
Ionia, Tuesday morning and that they
many other like businesses which they
have acquired
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

The Thimble Party will meet Fri
day afternoon and evening with Mrs.
Robert PEBBLES on Lewis street. Bo-
hemian lunch will be served at $50
The Victoria Rebekah lodge will
have their memorial services at the
Church of Christ. Meet at the hall
at 10:30 sharp, fast time.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Rode The Goat At Ionia

Arnold Schmidt and Bob Moore
were two recent travellers over the hot
sands of the desert via the Elks way
at Ionia last Thursday night. In the
party which went from here to watch
the sufferings of the two candidates,
were Dell Bricker who got them into
the mess bv having them sign up and
Join, Smith Stanton, P. M. Dykema,
Phil Young and A. ID. Fristoe, all
boosters for the B. p. o. E. The
trip was made in the Fristoe car.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

A band of Gypsies, travelling in
Ford cars, and dirty as the very old
Nick himself, struck town this morn
ing at about nine o'clock and gypsy
fashion they started in on a general
victimizing trip among the grocers
and other dealers of this city. 1t was
not long before Special Officer Cook
had the bunch rounded up and ordered
out of town at once, which they re-
luctantly did.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Ranfisf Church News

The men of the church were given
charge of the prayer meeting last
Thursday evening. We had a large
attendance and a very interesting
meeting.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
Concert Tuesdav Might

gregational church choir next Tuesday
evening beginning at 8 o'clock in the
Congregational church. An excellent
program has been arranged and all
are heartily invited. A silver offer
ing will be taken to be used for new
sheet music.
All come.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

On Thursday evening, June 3, Leroy
Lodge of Greenville will put on the
work in the 3rd degree on a class of
candidates in the local X. p. hall. The
special meeting starts at 8 o'clock
and it is the desire of the local Off
GERS that every member be present on
the occasion.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
katherine Macdonald In New Story

"The Thunderbolt,', starring Kath-
crime Macdonald, will be seen at the
Empress theatre, June 9. This is
the first picture Of this stars to be
a girl forced into a loveiess marriage
with her most bitter enemy. Eastern
critics have praised it highly.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
To whom Il may concern:

TO Whom It may concern:
Please take notice that /, Ida May
Kelly, intend to make application to
the Probate Court for the County of
Ionia on or about the 26th day of
July A. ID. 1920, to have my name
changed from Ida May Kelly to Ida
May Russell, the name l bore prior
to my marriage to Jerry Kelly, de-
ceased.
Dated, Belding, Michigan, May 26th
1920.
June 9. Ida May Kelley.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

The Ladies of the st. Joseph Cath
oils church will give a baked goods
sale Saturday afternoon, June at
Miller & Harris Furniture store. They
invite your patronage.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

Mrs. Harry Sacey, of Lakeview, was
in the city on business this morning
and while here called on a few ac-
quaintances. She says that they like
II on the farm and that they are doing
well there.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

IL should be unnecessary to pass
medical inspection laws. Every per-
son should be sufficiently interested
in his or her own welfare, at least,
to desire to check disease in its in
cipiency.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

The Ancient Order Of Cleaners Of
Grattan will hold their next meeting
June 4 at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Brownell Refreshments of cake
pickles and salad. Children come pre-
pared to take part in the program.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

The Common Council has appoint
ed Elmer E. Cook special traffic off,
GER and the law in regard to speeding
and reckless driving will be strictly
enforced.
B. F Brown, Dep. Clerk.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

Word has been received here BY
friends that ID. II. Grosefent, for
mer resident of this city passed away
in Detroit Sanitarium where he had
been confined for long time, aged
81 years.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

There will be regular meeting Of
Doric Chapter No. rs, Tuesday even-
ing June 9th. Installation and re-
freshments.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

The cost of the war is represented
by a pretty long line of figures, but
Il really is a small matter when COM
pared with the cost of disease.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

See the American Beauty in "The
Thunderbolt" at the Empress, We'd
nesday, June 9.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02
No Truth To Farm Sale Report

There is a report going around that
state that there is no truth TO the ru-
NOR and that the farm is not even up
for sale.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

See the American Beauty in "The
Thunderbolt" at the Empress, We'd
nesday, June 3.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

See the American Beauty in The
Thunderbolt" at the Empress. Wed
nesday, June 3.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-06-02

OlikS
The Decoration day ball game be-
tween the picked league team and the
Big Rapids nine was won by Big Rap
ids 8 to 8. However the Big Rap
ids did make 10 hits to Belongs 1,
and Belding made errors to Big
Rapids a. those two results show that
Befding played a pretty good game
of ball to keep the score from being
worse. Their pitcher, according to
the players, didn't have much but the
boys couldn't find that or the score
certainly would have been different
The features of the game was the
brilliant fielding of Noud and Childs
for Relding and the pitching of Coga
for Big Rapids. Reed, who pitched
for Belding, pitched good ball for the
home team but had to work so hard
fielding his position too that he had
to change off with Francisco. Fran
cisco also pitched good ball as was
with Reed the support fell down at
the critical moments.
Score 12 a 6 z 8 8 X
Big Rapids 101 1913 0 8
Belding OO1OO OOOO2 23
There was large crowd in attend
ance who seemed to enjoy the game
very much, tho the score was against
Belding. Next Sunday the Belding
team goes to Big Rapids and it is
hoped that the score will be different.
The Belding-Hall team wins the
mask that the Ireland Hardware Co.
gave for the team gaining the most
runs in the month of May by one run.
The run standing for May was: Bel
ding-Hall 81, Silks Sc, bort 81, Foun-
drv AZ
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02

front door Of the printing office in
Raymer. on Saturday, September 4,
1920. commencing at 2:30 p M.
the following school houses,
The Smathers School House,
The Mclaughlin School House,
The White School House
Also at the same time ard place
the school house located on the
school grounds, now being used as
a residence for the janitor.
The Terms will be cash.
c. r. Graves Sec, Dist, 81,
Weld County, Colo
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02
PUBLIC SALE

On Saturday, September 4. at
o'clock in the afternoon, will sell
at public auction at the livery barn
in Raymer the following:
Bay Mare. 3 years old, VT 1,250;
Deering Grain Binder; Double Disc
Gang Plow; Brown Corn Planter;
Iron Bedstead; ~ Horse Power
Fairbanks-Morse gas engine, wash
ing machine, belts, pulleys and line
shafts.
Terms: Cash. H. H. Northup. Auct.
C. Linney, Owner.
Raymer State bank clerk. All prop
erty to be settled for before removal.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Publisher)

Department Of the Interior
U. 8. Land Office at Sterling, Colorado
July 20, 1920.
Notice b hereby given that Leroy Prabham
Of Keota. Colorado. who. on November 8
1915. made Homestead Entry Serial No
o2la2s. for Lots 1. 2. sWA NEA. Section q
Township North. Range 80 West. 9Th Prin'
cipal Mrridian. has filed notiss Of intention
to make Final Three Year Prod. to establish
claim to the land above described. before u
S. Commissioner. Clyde L. Stanley. at Keo.a,
Colorado on the 18th day Of September. 1890
Claimant names as witnesses:
Arthur Robinson. Leela e. Frye. Guy T.
vawter. all Of Keota. Colorado; Joseph L, Fl.
Ter. Of Buckingham. Colorado. IS %
A. p. BROWNS. Register.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Pubhhez)

Department 81 tAe lnte9ie4
U. 8. Land Once. at Sterling Colorado
August l6. 1920
Notice b hereby given that Gweadolyn
Schroeder. formerly Gwendolyn Whitman. Of
kimball. Nebraska. who. on February 10
1915. made Homestead Entry. Serial No
o2l222. for WA. Section 81. Township IL
North. Range IS West, 9Th Principal Meri.
dian. has filed notice Of intention to make
Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim
to the land above described. before the Reg
ister and Receiver. U. 8. Land Once. At
Sterling. Colorado. on the 18th day Of De-
tober, 1920.
Claimant names - witnesses:
Ben Mayheld. Caspar Rasmussen, Etanley
Wensky. and Chris Thompson. all Of Spur
gin. Colorado. s-2s s-2S
A. 2 BROWNS. Resister.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Publbher)

Department q The Intsrier
U. 8. Land Once at Sterling, Colorado,
July %. 1890.
Notice = hereby given that Frank J.Novsk.
Of New Raymsr. Colorado. who. on July 10.
1917. made Homestead Entry. Serial No.
o2ssio. for sen. Section 90. Township .
North. Range IS West sth Principal Merd-
ian. has died notice Of intsntion 70 make
Final Three Year Proof. 10 establish claim to
the land above described. befors q. 8. Con-
missioner. Clyde l. Stanley, q New Raymer.
Colorado. on the 18th day Of September, 1870.
Claimant names - witnesses;
H. n. Northup. Levs = Workman. Georss
d. Moore. Leonts Mark, al Of New Raymer.
Colorado. IS 90
AZ. BROWNS. Register.
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02
Notice Of Sale of School Houses

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to authority voted at the annu-
al school meeting May last, there
will be sold at public auction at
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE:-2 sets double work
harness; IA hole Kentucky drill;
] 6-shoyel Corn Cultivator; ] IL
inch gang pillow; l roam horse W.T..
about 900 lbs; / lumber wagon
C., l.. Snyder. 1872
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02

FOR SALE:-Ten good milk COW,
will be fresh soon. 3 miles west
and 4 north Of Raymer. F. W
Fales 17-3s
The Raymer enterprise. (New Raymer, Weld County, Colo.) 1910-19??, 1920-09-02

sTRAYED:-White mare, branded
on left thigh with Z R. w A,
Wade, Stoneham, Colo 14-5s

FOR SALE:-Sterling, Colo. $ room
house, 2 lots On factory st. Priced
to sell. Inquire Bloomfield mes
senger on train. 1i-2s