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The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Father And Son Banquet

Nearly $50 tickets have been sold
for the Father and Son banquet, an
annual affair which will be held in
the parlors of the Church of Christ
on Friday night, December End, and
it commences to look as if the ca
pacity of the church, which will pro-
vide for 300 people, will be none to
large as great deal of enthusiasm
is being manifested by everyone.
Last year a large number were turn
ed away. The banquet was held in
the city hall and only 125 could be
Accommodated and after 143 had got
in to the room it got so that it look
ed as if force would have to be re-
sorted to in order to keep more from
getting in. This year, however, the
capacity will be more than doubled
and it is hoped that no one will re-
main away for any reason whatever.
If you have not got your tickets yet
call on either A. NJ. Hall, at the Mil
Ter & Harris store; or A. c. Loyer,
or A. Z. Dorr. They have the tick
cts and will be glad to see that you
get yours.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Shot A Small Buck

Eugene Hoppough, owner of a ga
rage at Orleans, and son of Sheriff
Mark Hoppough, of Ionia, was among
party of local hunters who went
from these parts to near Mancelona
to hunt deer. While the party were
out in the woods one day a small
buck came toward them and the
boys tried to frighten it away.
"Gene" thought that he would shoot
at il and frighten it that way, but
instead the bullet killed the animal
and when Gene plead guilty to the
charge of having violated the game
laws, the justice fined him $50 and
costs of $40.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Church OF Christ Notes

Next Sunday is Bible school rally
day and we invite all members to be
present and bring your friends with
you, those who may not be invited
personally, we take this opportunity
to especially ask you to come. COM
munion at 10 a. m, preaching fol-
lowing, IL a. M, Bible school p. m.
c. +. and z p. m. preaching. The
church now looks fine outside and in
we desire more to worship with US
but you and we need cooperation in
the Lords work. Come, let us study
together. To those of the father and
son banquet we welcome you into
our house of worship, December 2
and may this bring us into closer
fellowship that you may feel that a
welcome to each one of you always
awaits you at any or all our our SER
vices of the church. Wide awake class
meeting at church next Friday even
ing. Booster Boys at Lyle Kline's
in afternoon with PIT luck supper.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
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POPULAR SINGING
QUARTETTE TO COME

Four young men known as the
Jackson Harmony -Four, have at
trs cted considerable attention thru
cut Michigan and the middle west
states during the last few months.
Their voices harmonize and blend
as few combinations of this kind can
boast, the tenor is superb. Their
harmony singing fills the house and
thrills their hearers, their solo sing
ing is fine. Anyone who loves mu-
sic and particularly male voices
agree as a quartette these boys are
winners. Their repertoire of clas-
sical, semi-classical and rag songs
is Misunderstanding is soon to
hear them, when they will appear
at the Empress next Saturday and
Sunday in addition to the big picture
program.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
GENTLEMAN WERE
ENTERTAINED BY
|. |. {. c. FRIDAY
FINE BANQUET AND PROGRAM
AT HOTEL BELDING MARK
BIG ANNUAL MEETING

An annual event looked forward to
with great deal of anticipation,
and designated in the club calendar
as "Gentlemen's Evening" was held
az Hotel Belding, last Friday even
ing, when the Ladies Literary Ex-
change Club entertained the bus
bands of its members with a banquet
ara fine program.
At 1880 the ladies and their guests
descended to the dining room, where
a fine banquet was very efficiently
served by Thos. Bracken and his
corps of able assistants. Much Gre
dit is due Mr.. and Mrs. Bracken for
the splendid menu and the excellent
service rendered.
paired to the parlors where the fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Community singing, led by Miss
Elizabeth Raynor;
Piano solo, Miss Dorothy Brown;
Vocal solo, Miss Raynor; y
Reading, Mrs. Earl Wilson;
Polish Dance, by Misses Dorothy
Brown and Louise Wilson.
Selection, by quartet, composed of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Knapp and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Salzman;
Mrs. Neil Miller was accompanist
for the musical numbers and for the
dancing.
All the numbers on the program
were excellently rendered and re-
ceived generous applause.
In spite Of the stormy night, there
was a large attendance and the
guests departed for their homes feel
ing that they had been delightfully."-
entertained.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

Maurice Tourneur's "The County
Fair" Is announced for a special en-
gagement sat the Empress theatre
November % and "a. The story is
taken from the play in which Neil
Burgess starred all over the country
for many seasons. 1t is one Of those
studies Of rural American life which
are chuck full of heart interest,
quaint humor and all the excitement
incident to day at county fair
and winding up with thrilling
horse race in which the entry Of the
leading characters not only triumphs
over the crooked schemers in win-
ming the event but taking down a
purse that saves the farm for Aunt
Abigail and her deserving associates
/. his been likened to a trip to the
country on a sweet summer day and
har taken the motion picture world
oy storm. Matinee Thursday az 3
o'clock.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
At Grandpa's


was waiting for dinner, the time
seemed so slow
That / glanced into grand mammals
pantry, you know.
And oh, what beautiful sight did
A long golden row of her best pump
kin pie,
Another OF mince and such nice lit
tie tarts
With tiny white cakes in ,scalloped
tin hearts.
There was cranberry jelly all CULVER
ing red
And Light puffy loaves of white and
brown bread. :.
And crispy brown doughnuts all
twisted in curls
With flaky seed cookies for small
boys and girls.
And-well | have almost forgotten
the rest,
But Pm thinking by this time you
surely have guessed
For small boys like | am, the best
place to stay
Is at Grandmamma's house, on a
Thanksgiving Day.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Push Furniture Rusiness

Miller & Harris Furniture Com
pany have an advertisement in this
issue in which they call attention to
some very exceptional bargains in
furniture, rugs and ather articles in
their line. They have for several
years featured the famous Starr
photograph and have placed over
$4,000 worth of these machines in
the homes of this city and surround
ing country. The Miller & Harris
Co. will make strong bid for your
Christmas and other business from
now on and in the half page of space
which they will use each week, they
will keep YOU informed of the real
values and timely suggestions whish
they are offering. Look for their
adv. each week.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
PERE MARQUETTE
ASKS PERMISSION
TO QUIT LINES
REQUEST RAISES STORM OF
PROTEST FROM BUSINESS
MEN IN SMALL TOWNS

The head officials of the Pere
Marquette railroad system have CIV
en- public notice that they will ask
the Interstate Commerce Commission
for permission to quit running trains
over and tear up part Of their tracks
in this state. the longest stretch Of
which is that which runs from STAN
ton Junction, or Haynor, as it is now
called, to Stanton and passes thru
the villages of Shiloh, Fenwick
Sheridan and Colby.
Somehow the story appeared in a
daily paper that the road had asked
permission to take up the track
which leads from Ionia to Belding
and several people here wondered
what had come to pass that this con-
dition should turn up. This was not
the case, however, and instead, the
railroad officials were asking for
permission to discontinue service on
the Stanton line and take up the
track.
This line was run thru the country
when there was vast quantities OF
lumber in that section and for many
years it operated as logging and
numbering road, mainly, although a
considerable passenger traffic was
also enjoyed. OF late the lumber
business is absolutely nothing and
the passenger business is very well
taken care of by the epidemic Of
Fords which infest the country the
same as elsewhere.
Business men and others who have
interests in the small towns affect
ed by the road are going to put up
lusty yell over the plan and will
do all in their power to keep the
Pere Marquette operating trains ov-
er the line.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
BIG LIVE STOCK
SHOW PROMOTERS
HAVE HOTEL BUREAU
CHICAGO ASSN. OF COMMERCE.
TO LOOK AFTER MANY
IN ATTENDANCE

For the convenience Of visitors TO
Chicago uring the period of the In
ternational Live Stock Exposition,
November 26th to December 3rd, the
Chicago Association of Commerce,
in conjunction with the Hotel Mems
Association, will operate Hotel
Bureau.
The Bureau will be operated in
such a manner that every visitor to
Chicago will be assured in advance
of comfortable room to suit his
taste and pocketbook without loss
of time and without necessity Of ad-
vance reservation.
The procedure suggested by the
Bureau ic for the guest to telephone
the hotel information bureau, Main
48OS, upon arrival in the city and
ascertain if a room is available at
the hotel of his choice or at what
other hotel accommo ations may be
available.
Another suggested method is that
the guest proceed Immediately to
the hotel of his first selection, and
if he finds that that hotel is filled
he may call the Hotel Informs. ton
Bureau from that hotel desk.
A survey of the entire available
accommodations is made by the
Bureau every few hours during the
Gay and Chicago's guests may avail
themselvec of the information COM
piled any time between 8 o'clock in
the morning and IL 100 osAlock at
night.
Out of town people planning a trip
to Chicago need at no time have any
fear that they will have difficulty in
securing accommodations in Chicago
There has never been a situation
which has not been promptly met
with the utmost comfort for visitors.
For hotel accommodation during
the Live Stock Exposition or any
time, simply call Main 4S08-the
Hotel Information Bureau, operated
by the Chicago Association of Com
merce in conjunction with the Hotel
Mems Association of Chicago.
The rooming Committee also has
list Of available rooms at the In
formation Bureau on Exposition
grounds.
If you are planning on attending
the show, you still have time to get
your place to stay while in Chicago,
if you act at once.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Thanksgiving Turkey
J a little turkey who

AhaAhoBA'stk
knew a little turkey who
Was never satisfied;
He ate, and ate, and grew, and grew,
And wanted more beside.
He ate the farmers corn and wheat,
He ate the peas and beans;
He was a greedy, greedy cheat,
And lived beyond his means.
And when a gobbler, very great,
He grew to be at last,
The other fowls said, ERE tbs too
late,
Do pause and think and fast.
He gobbled all their words to scorn,
And went his greedy way,
Until one cold and frosty morn,
Before Thanksgiving Day.
The farmer, oh, he did appear,
And with an axe he slew
That gobbler; but no single tear
His death-bed did bedew.
The fowls within the barnyard beat
Their wings and quacked and crew,
The farmers relatives did eat
That turkey,-so did you!
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
TIMELY WARNING
AND SUGGESTIONS
FOR CHRISTMAS
POSTMASTER BRICKER GIVES
TIPS, WHICH If Needed
WILL HELP GREATLY

Postmaster Bricker has given US
the following few suggestions rel
ative to sending packages and let
ters for Christmas, which if needed
will assist greatly in the saving of
extra work and loss in the handling
Of the large volume of business which
will go through the local office this
coming Christmas.
All packages should be carefully
wrapped and strongly tied, address
ed with ink, senders address on up
per left hand corner, mailing ad-
dress on lower right, also address
on inside of package, mail early and
avoid the Christmas rush.
Christmas letters and cards of un-
usual size, the Postmaster General
asks that during the Christmas per-
iod that the public desist from using
small size cards and envelopes, and
untold amount of time is used in can
ceiling such mail by hand, as it will
not pass through the canceling ma
chine. The hand stamping causing
delay and many times obliterates
the address.
l urge that the use of regular size
envelopes and cards, also all letters
should have senders return address.
The senders return address assur-
es against your mail going to dead
letter office. Again | suggest that
you mail early and often.
w. +. Bhicker, p. M.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
STOCK HOLDERS
CUT LOOSE FROM
PARENT COMPANY
NEW LOCAL CONCERN is FORM
ED AND BUSINESS WILL
BE STEADILY PUSHED

A large attendance of the MEM
bers of the former so-called western
Oil and Gas Corporation was present
at the meeting which was held In
the city hall last week and the con-
census of opinion was unanimous
that a new company should be formei
among the local stock holders and
that all connection which may nave
heretofore existed between the local
organization and he Wesern people,
be severed and the new company be
known as the Belding Gas Oll
Company.
Articles of incorporation were read
and adopted, as was also the hnan-
cial report of the past year, whlch
showed that the company had pros
pered and even under adverse con-
ditions, had made a recori of which
many larger and older institutions
might well feel proud
Officers were elected as follows:
President, Henry c. Friedly; Vice
President, Dan Skellenger; Secre-
tary-Treasurer, Donald B. Cook.
Five directors were also elected as
follows: Henry Smith, Daniel Skel-
Ienger, Asa r. Wood, Henry Friedly
and Walter l.. Reeves. The annual
meeting of the stock holders is to
be held on the first Tuesday after
New Years day of each year and
the officers anil directors above
named are to serve until the time OF
the annual meeting in 1923.
The new company is the result OF
the work of Charles C. Cope, an or
ganizer for the Western corporation
and under which the local oil sta
ton at the southwest corner OF
Broas and West Main streets has
been conducted for about year
past. The local men, who subscrib-
ed to the stock and raised the ne
cessary money for establishing the
p concern in this city, became dlssat-
sfiel with the manner in which the
business was being conducted at the
head office and the meeting to with
draw and re-organize was decided
upon.
An effort will be made to secure a
sum of approximately LOO which
it is allegei Cope and the Western
corporation secured fraudulently In
claiming that they were an already
organized company when the fact in
the case was that they had never
organized. They had collected the
organization fee and this money will
have to be paid back before the To-
cal men are satisfied in the matter.
Henry Friedly has acted as trus,
tee since the time of starting and
Don Cook has acted as station man.
ager and the showing which they
have made in the running Of the bus
mess is a distinct credit mark to
them. While many of the stations
which Mr.. Cope and his associates
started have shown a bad year, the
local concern has money enough on
hand to take care of several import
ant improvements in the line of ex-
pansion and better facilities for
handling its increasing volume of
business and pay a dividend. of sew
en- per cent to its stockholders be-
sf es.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Program For Beldine Granee

Program for Belding Grange for
November 26: Pot luck dinner at
noon. Initiation in second degree;
Lecture hour; Music; Roll call; Cur
rent Events; "The farming condi-
tions in North Dakota, Mrs. r. A.
Mares; Guessing contest, arranged
by Theodore Blasen. Penny marth.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Auxiliary Notice

The Womens Auxiliary will meet
in the American Legion rooms, We'd
nesday evening, December z at 8
o'clock. Everyone who wishes to be-
come a charter member must be
present as the charter will be closed
at this meeting. The officers are:
President, Mrs. Charles Lambert
son; Vice President, Mrs. Oscar
Rummler; Secretary and Treasurer,
Miss Alta White; Chaplain, Mrs. f.
J. Knapp, Pianist, Mrs. Ernest Rum
mler; Publicity Officer, Mrs. T. I.
Moffett.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Notice

There will be Union Thanksgiving
services held in the Congregational
church, Thursday evening, Novem-
Der "a, at seven o'clock. The sermon
will be delivered by the Rev. Gaffin,
pastor Of the Free Methodist church
Ministerial Association,
G.. A. Osborne, Sec.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Post Office Patrons Take Notice

No delivery service, city or rural.
No windows will open Thanksgiving
day, November oath for delivery of
mail. Recent orders from Post Off
ce department makes all legal holi-
days full holidays for post office en-
ployees.
w. +. Bricker, Postmaster.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Don't Forget voice-Tone Test

Call at the Wicks-Feles store for
your free tickets TO the Voice-tone
test which they will give at the NJ.
f. church Thanksgiving night.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Notes On The Game

Belongs revamped backfeld work.
ed wonders and ripped thru their
heavy opponents for long and con-
sistent gains. McKiddie and Meh-
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Let Us Be Thankful

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The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
.BELOING BOYS
CAME HOME AS
COUNTY CHAMPS
DOWN COUNTY SEATERS BY IL
TO 7 SCORE AND
WIN TITLE

Belding went to Ionia with blood
in her eyes. 1t had been seven years
since the High school team had won
foot ball championship. 1t had
been nearly ten years since Belding
had defeated Ionia on her own field.
The High school had fine represen-
tation there. There was much en-
thusiasm shown.
The game started with kick off
from Belding. 1t was received by an
Ionia man who made a brilliant dash
for touchdown, but he was caught
and downed four feet from the goal
/ line. After hard work Ionia put the
ball over, then kicked goal. This
made the score: lonia z; Belding 0.
But Belding was mad now and
wanted revenge. On the kick off
She was downed thirty-five yards
from Ionia's goal line, but this did
not discourage her. By end runs and
line smashing she soon captured a
touch down, but failed TO kick goal.
Score: Belding 6; Ionia z.
| Belding acted as though Ionia had
an imaginary line and went through
it with flying colors. Once Belding
had the ball three feet from goal
line and could not get it over. Ionia
took the ball but soon lost it to Bel
ding who made another touch down.
Score. Belding IL; I6nia Z.
BY means of kickoff Belding Sc
cured the ball when Ionia failed to
fall on it. All points go to show
Belding superior to lonia when it
came to training and quick thinking,
although Ionia had lots of beef, she
did not know foot ball. Belding Sc
cured the ball many times and
downed Ionia much because of her
fumbles. Just as time was called,
Belding had the ball within two feet
of the goal line. Score. Belding II;
Ionia z.
Much credit of the game is due
Capt. McNaughton, who by his ear
nest talk all through the game, kept
the team fighting. McKiddie and
Mehney were the ground gamers for
Belding. When there was any punt
ing to be done Lambertson was al
ways there. Belongs line did fine
work.
After the game the boys went
out to Albert Chadwck's home where
they enjoyed fine chicken supper.
On December 9 the High school is
going to have an Athletic banquet
and at that time the foot ball let
ters will be given out.
Belding Line up:
Hawley-L. f.
Johnson. 7.
McGuire-L. G..
Ravell-C.
Coon e. Chadwick. G..
McNaughton (Capt)-R T.
Walters e. Bailey-R. f.
Lambertson-R. HB.
Kramer-F. B.
Mehney-R. HB.
McKiddie-Q.
Subs: Mosher. Kelley, Tillotson &
Noddin.
Referee Dane, Grand Rapids. Um-
pire, Miller, Ionia; Head Linesman,
Dalton, Ionia High.
Standing:
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

Miss Ina Virgins went Tuesday
evening to Moseley to spend the rest
of the week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Cullen Virgins.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

Mrs. Mary Rummel returned Fri
day from Leroy, after a weeks visit
with relatives.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

The Parent Teacher meeting will
be held next Tues ay evening, No
vember 29. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hall
have charge of the program and
promise treat to all who will be
present.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
Was On Storm Tossed Shin

Mrs. A. ID. Fisher, of Crystobal, f,
Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama, is
visiting at the home Of her brother
in-law, and family, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E. Fisher. The ship on which Mrs.
Fisher was passenger was caught
in that awful storm which ragged off
the Florida coast short time ago
and she gave a thrilling account of
her experiences on board the ship.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23
"Good Natured Alcohol" rea

"Good Natured Alcohol reads the
sign at one local oil station, while a
garage displays this slogan, Better
Natured Alcohol" Neither one of
them mean very much only that it
is possible to get by without having
your radiator freeze up and burst.
Byron F. Brown received word on
Tuesday morning to the effect that
his sister-in-law, Mrs. James H.
Brown, of Charlotte, had died that
morning at her home in Charlotte.
Mrs. Brown, who had been sick for
several months had many friends
here, whom she has met during the
many visits to this, Mr.. Browns old
home town. The funeral will be held
on Friday.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

Scratch pads at this office.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-23

Subs: Mosher, Kelley, Tillotson &
Noddin.
Referee Dane, Grand Rapids. Um-
pire, Miller, Ionia; Head Linesman,
Dalton, Ionia High.
Standing:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-11-03
Many Farmers Wives Prefer to
Dress Geese Before Marketing
Them to Obtain the Feathers

wings reach the tail. they are ready
for market. If they have been heavily
fed, and should weigh between eight
and ten pounds. Most young geese
from general farms are sold when they
are from FIVE to eight months old.
When young goslings are to be
dressed for market, they are first
stuck in the roof of the mouth with
long-hladed knife and then stunned
by hitting them sharp, quick blow
on the head For dry picking the
picker uses box in front of him
about the height Of the knees, holding
the bird with the left hand and clasp
ing the feet and wings together; he
places the head of the bird against the
box and holds 1t in place with the
knee. Pick the feathers from the body
of the bird. then dampen the right
hand and brush the body to remove
the down. Leave about two inches
Of feathers on the neck, and also leave
feathers on the wings at the first
Joint. Lay the wings against the body
Of the birds and tie a string around
to hold in position. Place the birds,
when picked, IN cold water for nm
hour or so to plump them; If they are
In the water too long they are liable
to bleach and become water-soaked.
They are then iced up in barrels ready
to ship to market