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The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
In Memoriam

In sad but loving memory of our
dear wife and mother, Sarah Iva
Loucks, who passed on 10 her heav-
enly home one year ago today, March
%, 1920
Softly the stars are shining. Over
her ilent grave. Gently she is sleep
ing, one we loved, but could not
save.
None can know how much we miss
her, through the weary lonesome
hours; In our hearts there is no
question, that God picks the sweet
est flowers.
Fred Loucks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe McGee,
Mr. and Mrs. Roll Miller
and family
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Hamilton.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Attended st. Patrick's Supper

Among the people from this city
who attended the st. Patrick's day
supper given by the ladies of. st.
Charles parish, Greenville were
Mesdames Arthur Johnson, will
Ward, Carl Ritterstorf, and Arnold
Schmidt, Mrs. Lena Engemann. Miss
es Florence Neveril, Mayme Heffer-
an and Margaret Talbot and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. d. Engemann and three
children. They report having had a
fine supper and meeting with many
of the old acquaintance at Green
vile. The supper netted the Green
vile pa .ish more than $500.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
A Plea For Mother
(By Ruby Bradish)


If you have a kind word for your
mother, just say it today, for per-
haps by tomorrow she will have
passed away. She is old and feeble,
sad and forlorn, and thinks as much
of you now as when you were born.
If she lives where you can go see
her today. if far, far away send a
letter on its way. No one in this
world is as faithful as mother. You
will search the world over to find
one other, who will sit by your bed
side to soothe your pain, and suffer
in silence through sunshine and rain.
Many night she has sat by the
fire side alone with this one thought
in mind, would her children come
home. She has had many hardships
and had some Joys. In striving and
planning for her girls and boys.
God alone knows her sorrows, joys
and tears, that she has been caused
through these long years. Her dear
face is wrinkled and her hair has
turned grey. God bless her you
children, 90 see her today.
Her companion that brought her
from the altar bride grew old and
feeble sickened and died. If you've
any kindness or love for this mother
so dear, you'd best make it known
while mother is here.
Just tighten her burden by kind
words and love, for your dear grey
haired mother will soon sleep above.
For the angels in heaven-the one
that knows best, will soon take your
mother for her long lasting rest.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Fish Shute Blown Up At Greenvill,

About 10 O'Clock, Tuesday night,
of last week, the fish ladder located
at the Cass T. Wright dam on Flat
river, at Fairplains street, was blown
to pieces by dynamite which had
been placed there and set off by un-
known parties. Damage which will
cost $4,000 to repair, resulted from
the explosion and the county sheriff
is investigating the case in an effort
to learn who placed the charge.-The
Greenville Daily Call.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Injured Hand On Meat Hook

F., While at work in the slaughter
house Of Fish & Young, meat mar
ket men by whom he is employed,
Peter Neveril had the misfortune to
get the back Of his left hand caught
on a hook in such a way that it made
rather bad wound and has caused
him a great deal of pain. The ac-
cident happened on Monday after
noon and Mr.. Neveril has been out
of the shop since that time.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Sumner Nnfica

per to be served by the Ladies Social
Circle at the Congregational church
next Saturday, March 2Gth, begin
ming at five o'clock and continuing
until all are served. Ham and eggs
and other good things are included
in the bill of fare. Be sure TO go
YOU will not be disappointed.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
In MemOriam

In loving memory of my dear wife
who passed from this life one year
ago, March 26th, 1920.
Ora w. jerks
We saw not the angels who met
her there;
The gates of the city we could not
see.
Over the river, over the river,
My dear one is waiting to welcome
me.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Easter Mass At st. Joseph's

The mass on Easter Sunday at st.
Joseph's Catholic church will be at
z O'Clock, one hour earlier than is
usual The mass at st. Mays par
ish, at Miriam will be at 8 o'clock,
also one hour earlier than usual
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
mornings of this week the mass will
be at $50 o'clock.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
l.. l.. +. c. Notice

The Ladies Literary Exchange
Club will be met Thursday afternoon
March 31st at the home of Mrs. w.
f. Fisher. At the last meeting at the
home of Miss Washburn, Mrs. Ellis
book review of "Changing Winds"
by Sir John Ervine which was great
ly enjoyed by the members.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Congregational s. S. Easter suvie

On Sunday, next, at the regular
Sunday school hour there will be an
Easter program.
Those having it in charge have
given it good work and very pleas
ant hour is anticipated. If not a
member of another school in the
city you are most cordially invited.
1t will also be the last Sunday of
the membership contest.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Bought The Brown Farm

George Ravell purchased the 130
acre farm of Mark H. Brown, on FRI
day and is busily engaged in getting
ready for his spring and summer
work. The farm is located four miles
west of town and is about as good
piece of farm property as can be
found in Ionia county. The Ravell
family will move ont on the farm in
a few weeks.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Meeting OF The Assembly

There will be an assembly from
$50 to 11:30 at Hubbell hall Fri
day evening, open for the dancing
school pupils and their friends, but
owing to the fact Friday is Good
Friday, the regular dancing lessons
will be postponed one week, TO April
fist, when the last half Of the term
will begin. The hours being the same
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
tn Give Hospital Benefit

Ye light footed A dance is plan
ned for April 6. Hospital benefit.
Auspices of Womans Board, Green
Vile hospital. A delightful time
ahead. Keep the date.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Mrs. M. j. Saizman and Mrs. Clay
ton Knapp went to Grand Rapids,
Friday to spend the week end with
the formers daughter, Miss Doris
Salzman, who is taking a business
course in the McLachlan college
there.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Obituary-Mrs. Christina Donner

Christina Geiger was born Febru-
ary 11th, 1S4S|at Northtine, Germa-
ny, where she lived until married to
William Donner, Octobe: 4, 1869,
coming to this country where they
settled in Ohio, where they lived for
about 10 years, then moving on the
farm near Cooks Corners, which
ever since has been their home. The
aged couple were brought to the
home of their daughter, Mrs. Fred
Benton, November 18 where they
were tenderly cared for for the past
fou- months, Mrs. Donner dying on
March Is. 1921, juSt three werks
from the time her husband was laid
to rest. She leaves three children,
to mourn their loss: Charles Donner
of Easton, Ms. Minnie Benton of
Otisco and Emma Donner, of Oak
land, California, besides six grand
children and a host of friends.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Friends and the public in general
wondered what had become of A. l..
Cichy the other night when he failed
to show up at his accustomed haunts
and the wonderment did not abate to
any extent until news was waited
down town that Chick was busy
walking the floor with a brand new
eight pound boy which had come to
his home on Palm Sunday morning,
March 20. Pa Cichy says that moth
er and the new son are making fine
progress in getting acquainted and
that the young man will appear in
the next census as Robert Cichy.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

A beautiful photograph deserves
good frame. We have a large and
varied selection of frames at most
attractive prices.-Dennis Studio.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
MEMBERS OF THE
MICHIGAN LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION MET
HELD ROUND TABLE MEETING
AND DISCUSSION AT HOTEL
BELDING ON FRIDAY

A number of the members of the
Michigan Library Association met
under the auspices of the Alvah N.
Belding library in this city on FRI
day, March 18 in a "Round Table
discussion of many matters which
come up in the daily routine VI IL
biary work.
A splendid luncheon was served
a. Hotel Belding, Manage Tom
Bracken appropriately arranging a
round table for the guests. 1t was
beautifully decorated with carna-
tions and was appreciated very
much by the visitors.
The following program was enjoy
ed at the library:
Roll call of Librarians.
Observation-Disclosures business
methods, accounts, correspondence,
filing, etc. Miss Annie A. Pollard,
public library, Grand Rapids.
Books and reference work-Books
for farming community, Mrs. Lin
da E. Landon, librarian Agricultural
college, East Lansing.
Some Of our new books, Miss Alice
Fuller, librarian, Greenville public
library.
Question box-Miss Walton.
There were eleven ladies present
and they came from as many differ
ent cities in the state. Mrs. Lam
don, one of those present, left list
Of books, especially suitable and in
structive to anyone interested in ag-
ricultural pursuits with Mrs. Mary
S. Barnes, local librarian and the
latter will be glad to give the list
IN anunna xuhn will acls for IN
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Gard OF Thanks

| wish to thank my neighboTs and
friends for the beautiful plants and
flowers given me, also for the many
favo:s shown me during my recent
illsess.
Mrs. Harry c. Johnson.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

The GTattan Cleaners will meet
at the home of Companion Don Ste
vens, Saturday, April 2. Dinner:
aggs and chop-suey. Everybody
come
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Where Do The Cars Come From

Quite a number of local people
have been wondering where in
blales all the new cars came from
which are appearing on the streets
OF late and we wondered about the
same thing until this morniny when
we happened up at the Jacauet builG-
ing and saw there Walt Wilson and
Bill Crystler busily engaged in paint
ing UP a number of old cars md fix
ing them up so that they took on the
appearance of cars fresh from the
lactcIy. The boys tell us that they
are doing lot of this work and that
they can do a lot more and get them
out in short order fo: you.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Mrs. G. H. Wilson, of st. Johns,
left for her home Wednesday after
having visited for a few days at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. L. SOules.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23
Green's Cemetery Association

The business meeting of the
Green's Cemetery Association will
meet at Green's church, Tuesday,
March 29 at 2 p. m. All members
please come. Important business.
Typewriter supplies at this Office.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Among those who went to Smyrna
on the morning train, Thursday, to
attend the home coming celebration
were: Mrs. Susan Krupp, Mrs. c. +.
Totten, Mrs. Emma Lee and Theo.
Blasen.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Elmer Lowden and wife, who have
been on the Fales farm in Orleans,
for several years, have gone up on
the Walkington FARM, five miles
northeast of this city and are now
getting ready 70. the summers work
there.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

The Misses Flora and Eta Hor-
mig were called to Lakeview Friday
by the death of their brother-in-law
Byron Foster, former resident of
this city.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Mrs. FAY Luscombe was in Grand
Rapids, Monday on a business trip
in connection with the Luscombe e.
Condor millinery and dressmaking
business.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Pun
frey, 511 Little Ave-, on Tuesday,
March %. son. who has been named
Raymond Ross Pumfrey.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Telfor, 500 S. Bridge street, on Sun
day, March 20, son, whom the
proud parents have decided to call
Richard.
Eggleston, 215 Alderman street, on
Tuesday, March Is, a son. Thurston
II. Eggleston is the name which the
youngster drew after a council had
been held and name decided upon.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Marriage licenses have recently
been issued to Orvie Foss, 25, Bel
ding and Grace NJ. Barr, 18, Orleans
Morris B. Powell, II, Belding, and
Elizabeth King, %, Belding.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

A. Harris and family removed to
Sidney last weak where they will
reside on a farm.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Please do not take this notice as
a dun but we are in need of money
very much at this time and would
appreciate something on subscription
from all those who have not paid
within the last year We will thank
you ever so much for helping us at
this time.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-23

Ladies please take notice that we
have a complete line of Smart Set
and Society hats and childrens hats
in many designs. Also see US about
your dressmaking. We are sure we
can please you. Luscombe & Condor
dressmaking and millinery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15
BRYSON SAYS
HE'LL CERTIFY
BERT S. GADD
Anti-Better School Faction
Questions Validity of
His Petition.

Efforts of the faction opposed to the
better school building program to show
that the petition of candidacy for re-elec-
tion of Bert S. Gadd, member of the
board of school commissioners, does not
contain 800 bona fde signatures of house
holders as required by law win not deter
Robert II. BrysOn, city controller, from
certifying Mr.. Gadd as candidate to the
city board of election commissioners next
Wednesday, it was announced today. Mr.
BrysOn said he had been advised by Cor
poratlon Counsel Samuel Ashby that 1t
was NOT within his duties to pass upon
the validity of signatures upon spch petit
tions. He said unless he Is restrained
by court he will certify Mr. Gadd's
name.
Following circulation of reports by the
aIti-better schools faction that Mr..
Gadds petition was insufficient a quiet
Investigation was conducted to determine
IL Mr.. Gadd's petition had been tampered
with after II had reached the city con
trollers office. Mr. Bryson said he was
absolutely cerain 1t had not been. He said
when Mr.. Gadd originally filed his peti-
ton it bore only $50 signatures This
was pointed out to Mr. Gadd, the con
troller said, and few days later Mr.
Gadd brought in sixty-six more names
Continued on Page Two.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15
Bloc to Cut Income Tax
of Little Fellow Formed
by Democratic Senator

WASHINGTON, Oct 15.-A concerted
movement TO obtain a substantial reduc-
tion OF the income taxes paid by persons
with moderate incomes was determined
upon today at a conference of the Demo-
cratic members Of the Senate Finance
Committee.
1t was decided to press for the accept
ance of the proposal of Senator Walsh.
Democrat, Massachusetts, for a reduc-
tion of the smaller income tax rate to ?
per cent on incomes Of $1,000 or less 1
per cent on incomes from 5000 to $4,000
and per cent on incomes from $4,000
to $4,000
The tax at present is 4 per cent on
$4,000 or less, s per cent above $1,000.
Senator Walsh, who has embodied his
proposal in an amendment to the pending
tax bill, said he intended to fight hard
for it's adoption by the Senate. A mum
ber Of Senators on both sides are under.
stood to favor ii.
Most Democratic Senators are inclined
to accept the Republican compromise SUD
stitute for the pending measure as they
claim its provisions originated largely on
the Democratic side, but they also are
insistent that several other provisions,
including the Walsh PROPOSAL, be adopted
too before they are asked to vote for the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15
SAYS HARTMAN
BEING TRIED BY
PUBLIC OPINION
Letter by Local Attorney to
Counsel for Candidate Asks
Withdrawal.

That J. Herbert Hartman, Republican
nominee for city judge. is on trial before
the bar Of public opinion upon charges
which in their effect are more serious
than those which the candidate faces In
Federal Court and that therefore thes
moral charges should either be refuted-
and they have not been-Hartman shoul
resign from the Republican ticket, Is
the pOrtent Of a letter which Clarence II.
Martin, Republican attorney, has written
to Ira D. Holmes, attorney for Hartman.
Mr.. Martin also suggested that Mr..
Holmes should deny whispers which
have come to Republican city headquar-
ters that Hartman would withdraw II
5000 were paid either TO Hartman or
Mr.. Holmes. The letter is as follows;
Il am writing to you upon a very i'm
pcrtant question to the Republican party
and to this community.
When the Moore Francis affair first
become public. Mr.. Hartman took q pOsi-
ton in which he considered himself only
and did Rst-eoRsider the party. At the
present time / am informed that. acting
as his attorney, you are also taking a
similar narrow attitude.
Being Of the same profession as your
self. l un ierstand that lawyers first
duty is to his client and that no step
should be taken that will in any way
prejudice your clients rights. But l
want to present certain sentiments to you
as l get them from the many Republicans
with whom l.. come in contact and sug
gest two courses-one Of which In fair
ness to your client and in justice to our
party-I believe you ought TO take and
respectfully urge you to take.
"As you probably know the masses OF
Republican voters in righteous indigna-
CONTINUED on Page Eleyen.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15
COP
IN COALC
Chief Acts on Negroes Claim
He Purchased Fuel From
No. 26.'

As the result Of an investigation started
when a negro, accused of stealing coal,
claimed he bought the coal from a police
officer. Patrolman Elmer Postel was sus-
pended by Chief Of Police Jerry Kinney
today.
1t has been the custom Of coal thieves
10 climb on cars and throw chunks Of
coal or along the railroad rights of way.
This coal is later carried away by the
thieves. Railroad detectives on some
roads have had orders to sell this coal,
and to turn the money over to the ylrd-
master This order, or rather re1ut st,
was extended to members of the police
department recently by officers of the
Lake Erie & Western Railroad.
1t became known that three policemen
were accused by negroes OF having sold
coal to them. The chief ordered an in
vesigation. Patrolmen Hines and Trout
man, two of the accused policemen
showed receipts TO the chief made out by
Donald O'Brien, yard master OF the Lake
Erie & Western railroad. showing they
had turned over to him the money which
they had collected from negroes who had
purchased the coal thrown of along the
Lake Erie & Western and Belt railroad
AAS 1t VI way. cSlel WIS lAS lAlTu OH
tI ed but he denied having sold
coal, but it is said he was Identified by
three negroes as the policeman who
signed the name III. II. Henderson, No
26,' to receipts for money paid for coal.
Postel denied selling the coal to the
negroes. His number is not 2S, but is
PA. However, he was suspended until
the investigation could be completed.
Walter Bigger negro, 2127 Arsenal eve
nue., had a receipt for 50, signed. by H
H. Henderson, No. 26" whom be says
was Postel Two others who hold similar
receipts are William Black, negro, 2l11
Arsenal avenue, who has a receipt for
$3.50; and Eugene Allison, negro, 2125
Arsenal, who has a receipt for SIS.
1t was the arrest of Allison on the
charge of stealing coal that resulted in
the investigation. The charges against
Allison were continued in city court until
the investigation could be completed
Postel lives at 1147 Spann avenue and
was appointed as a member of the police
department in the latter part of 1870.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15

$4,000, 900 Suit
Against Paper
Is ThrOIUn Out

CHICAGO, Oct 15,-The suit for
$10,0O0,0O0 brought by the city of
Chicago against the Chicago Tribune
for alleged libel, was thrown out of
court today by Circuit Court Judge
Harry NJ. Fisher.
Judge Fisher upheld the demurrer
filed by the Tribune to the suit.
The suit was based on statements
made by the Tribune that the city
was bankrupt, which officials held
injured the financial status of the
city and it was unable to dispose of
bonds
This suit is not In harmony with
the genius, spirit or object of our
institutions" Judge Fisher declared.
1t does not belong to our day. but
rather 20 the day when monarchs
promulgated laws with the purpose Of
carrying out their lustful passion for
undisturbed power.
'TSince no cause for action exists. It
is unnecessary to consider any of the
other questions involved IN the
argument"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15

MANILA, Philippine Islanls, Oct. 1J.-
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, ia the presence
of $4,000 persons this afternoon took the
oath of Governor General OF the Philip
pine Islands.
The inauguration ceremony took place
directly after Major General Wood hod
disembarked from the cruiser New Or
leans which brought him and his party
here from China.
General Wood spoke briefly following
administration OF the oath. lie announced
that as far as possible his abttle cry
would be to take government out of
business" adding however, thai his pol
ley viii be to aid private enterprise as
much as possible.
Governor Wood declared his admins
tration would be one Of economy. polfh
cal morality and devotion TO public In
terests."
Ihe military review which followed the
inauguration required more than halr
hour to pass by the reviewing stand.
The new governor general was escorted
10 the governors palace about 4 o'clock
with retiring Vice Governor Yeater bv a
troop or negro cavalry.
Three thousand invitations bava baar
issued for the inaugural ball tonight at
the lnsuiar House and Senate building
Vice Governor YeAter leaves Tuesday for
the United States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-10-15
INDUSTRIAL
SHOW TO CLOSE
DOORS TONIGHT
School Children Admitted
Free From 9 O'clock
Until Il Today.

The indianapolis Industrial Exposi-
tiOn will come to an end al 10: 80 O'Clock
oDight-at least to an end materially,
but it VIII live on most pleasantly In
the minds Of those who visited it and
those who had displays In it.
There was another big attendance at
the show yesterday to be
26OO0 during the day and evening, and
1t was believed that there would be an
exceptionally large number Of visitors
today.
School children were admitted free
from 0 o'clock this morning until Il
noon. II was expected that this after
noon the usual afternoon crowd would be
largely augmented by the presence of
many who have Saturday If-holidays.
and as for tonight-it will be Saturday
night with the usual inclination to
ward recreation the last night Of the
week. and Il will afford the last oppor-
tqnity to visit q show that has aroused
net only the enthusiasm Of India napolis.
Ut also has received words OF high COM
Rendation from many other cities.
Because OF the admission OF children
this morning, a request was made that
grown folks wait until afternoon, 50 as
to avoid congestion and make way for
young IDEAS. AfEAuE tuleuts were nlaus
for big number Of Boy Scouts under
Captain Franklin 10 assist in guiding the
children and furnishing 1em with in
formation they might demand-thls latter.
by the way. was no small task.
In order TO avoid as far as possible,
congestion around booths where souve-
Mrs have been given out, and to keep
the children moving that all might see
everything I'm the show. c. $. Wallin di-
rector general OF the exposition, requested
exhibitors to refrain from giving out
Souvenirs this morning.
In his communication to the exhibitors,
Mr. Wallin said;
ITO all Exhibitors:
The exposition opens tomorrOw-SAt
urday mOrBiny-at Q o'clock. School
children win be admitted without charge
from o till noon This means that there
will be thousands Of little folks in the
building in the morning. These little
folks are future buyers. and in juscice to
yourself and to them, you should have
your booths ready at 0 o'clock. The man
ufacturers' committee Is requesting all
exhibitors TO refrain from giving sOuve-
Mrs to the children in the morning. This
Suggestion Is made so that the children
will pass through the building quickly
and in an orderly fashion,
Following the closing Of the doors OF
the exposition to the public tonight, at
10 30 O'Clock. there will be a dance and
festival by the exhibitors, officials and
their friends.