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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-20
PERSONALS

S. ]. CIyatt. of Chufland, Fla, spent
yesterday in the city. }
John Meinhardt, of New York, is
in the city.
J. P. Harris, of Gainesville. Fla, is
in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Swift, of Macon,
spent yesterday in the city.
Frank Raynes, of Railway, N. Y.
spent yesterday in the city.
c. R. Marsh, of Camden, S. c., was
among the visitors to the city yester-
day
j. P. Williams, prominent Gaines
Vile, Fla, citizen, spent yesterday
here.
Adam Drake, of Charleston, S. c.,
business man, is spending several
days in the city.
siHerbert Smith has returned from
Patterson, Ca, where he was called
by the death of his wife.
S. X. Brown is expected the latter
part of the week from Philadelphia,
where he stopped for a few days be-
fore returning from New York.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
BID. OF CONN MERGE
WAS ON THE JOB

When Fred l.. Warner took his
place as speaker of the house of
representatives at Lansing, last week
there was a big basket of roses on
his desk and there were four Bel
ding men, Mayor Washburn, Guy ID.
Weter, DR.. G.. F. Smith and Charles
M. Wise present in the house to let
Fred know that he had not been for
gotten on the great event by his To-
cal constituents and that they con-
sidered it an5honor to be present on
the occasion. They were there as
a delegation from the board of COM
merce, of which organization Mr..
Warner is charter member.
The four local men went to Ionia
early that morning in Mr.. Weter's
car and from there took the train
for Lansing. Their. presence was a
big thing for Mr.. Warner sand he
could not express his feelings as he
really wished to toward the board of
commerce. In the afternoon they
called on Senator Foss o. Eldred, of
Ionid, who represents this district
in the senate and our four represen-
tatives had Mr.. Warner and Mr..
Eldred to dinner with them at the
Downey hotel. Mr.. Eldred also ex-
pressed himself as deeply grateful
toward Belding and also for the con-
sideration which its delegation had
shown him on the occasion of his
entering the senate for the first time.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
SOCIAL CIRCLE
WILL PRESENT
WISHING RING
MUSICAL FANTASY is TO BE
STAGED IN OPERA HOUSE
BY LOCAL TALENT

The Ladies Social Circle of the
Congregational church will sponsor
"The Wishing Ring, highly pleas
ing musical fantasy which is to be
presented under their auspices in
the opera house the first week in
February.
Amateur productions always at
tract much interest and the ladies
desire to take advantage of this fact
in presenting this pleasing compo-
sition.
"The Wishing Ring" is more than
the average entertainment. 1t is
a musical Extravaganza and requires
a large cast, elaborate costuming
and p-uch scenic lighting effects.
The production is somewhat on
the order of "The Bluebird'' and
''Peter-Pan", 1t represents the
dream of two small children, who
wandering through "Story Book
Land" make the acquaintance of
Simple Simon, Marjorie Daw and
many others. The plot IS consistent
and clever, interspersed with tune
full music and pretty spectacular
features. The cast will contain about
fifty PEOPLE, representing Nymphs,
Roses, Corn-flowers, Daisies, Spirits
Snow-drops, Suffragettes and many
other interesting creatures of Story
book fame.
While not all of the principal roles
are assigned, most have been given
out and rehearsals will begin soon,
under the direction Of Mr.. j. w.
Rogers, who is already here to re-
main until after the production.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
MGR. CITY BAND
MAKES A REPORT


ASoAohN~, &tA>f Y-.S@-
Contributors: City council, Bel
ding Bros. & Co., Belding-Hall Co.,
Belding Foundry, Mrs. VIM. Spicer,
Grand Rapids Paper Box Co., bort
Motor Works, Belding Basket Works
Merchants Band Fund. Total con-
tribution, $5S0.50, plus bal. of $500
$532. so.
Disbursements: Total salaries for
concert and rehearsals $4870O, plus
$500 for music, printing, drum re-
pair and miscellaneous, $4,000. Bal
ance on deposit, 1920. One Sunday
afternoon concert free.
According to the above report
and also the fact that there were
no less than a total of 10000 in at
tendance at the seasons concerts, we
the Belding City Band, feel that the
work of the season of 1920 was very
successful in every respect.
AS band in the city may be con-
sidered necessary fixture and as it
requires some money to conduct the
same. If there are any who wish
to contribute to the ma .nlenan:e Of
some for the season of 1921, be the
amount ever so small, such contri-
button as you wish to give may be
left at Mr.. Wortley's drug store.
Yours Respectfully, The Belding
City Band, Henry Gildemeister,
Mgr. George w. Holmes, musical
director
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Former Local Boy Married

We clip the following from the
Ludington News, of a recent date
concerning a former local young
man. "a wedding f interest
occurred when at 8 o'clock p. m. on
December /, 1920 Miss Clara Carlson
became the bride of Albert Jensen.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Walter G. Jones at the Presbyterian
parsonage. Miss Mabel Peterson, a
cousin of the bride and Fred Eiohler
attended the couple. Both the bride
and Miss Peterson were attired in
dresses of brown silk. A dinner, at
which only the wedding party and
their immediate relatives were pres
ent, was served at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Carlson, of 507 S. Washington Ave.
Mrs. Jensen is widely known here,
having always made this city her
home. Mr.. Jensen is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Jensen of Muskc-
gon. Last evening Mr. and Mrs.
Jensen departed enroute to Rabey,
Mimi, where they will make their
home, as the bridegroom has a po-
sition there Albert lived in Bel
ding about z years and is well and
favorably known. His host of friends
wish him and his bride a long and
happy life with plenty of prosperity
mixed in.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Loses Husband By Death

Friends of Mrs. Cecil Crowley,
formerly Miss Leona Youngs, of this
city, will be grieved to read the fol-
lowing concerning the death of her
husband, which was published in a
recent issue of Sault Ste. Marie
paper: Cecil Crowley, aged 80 years
died Sunday night at the Home
wood Sanitarium at Guelph, Ontario
Mr.. Crowley was a returned soldier
and served first with the oath over.
seas battalion and served two years
in the trenches the last portion be-
ing with the 43rd Highlanders. He
was wounded in the head by shrap-
mel at Vimy Ridge which left his
mind disordered until the time of his
death. He IS survived by his wife
and one son, Robert Cecil, aged 4
years. Mrs. Crowley, who has been
visiting for the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Young,
Of the Endress block, has left the
city and will meet the body a. Sub
bury and win accompany IL to VIM
nipeg where burial will be made.
John Young, brother of Mrs. Crow
ley is in Guelph now. Mrs. Crowley
will be better >renaembered here as
Miss Leopa YpuDes and vas for .
number ef yeefs employed ~ the
IsldEng Hotel here.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

The driver of the fine fire truck,
Of this city, Lynn f. Simmons, con-
cluded he needed help mate SO last
Saturday evening he with Miss Thel-
ma Nostrandt spent a pleasant eve-
ming at the Church of Christ parson-
age, where III. +. Curch made the two
one. Mr.. and Mrs. T. -Tolfer wit
messed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lynn Simmons being popular young
people of Belding they have best
wishes from their many friends for
a happy and prosperous life. How
ever, the license Lynn went to Ionia
for wasn't the auto license but one
which meant life contract in place
of year. And Monday evening the
boys gave them some extra music.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
CRAN0 RAPIDS
CROOKS SW|PE
LOCAL MANS AUTO
CAR DISAPPEARS WHILE OWN
Err AND PARTY ARE BEING
ENTERTAINED NEARBY

Frank O'Bryon, together with his
wife and Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Will
loughby, comprised q party which
planned on motor trip to Grand
Rapids, an entertainment at the EN-
press, dinner and then the return
trip home, Tuesday. OBryon's
Dodge car carried the party and ev-
erything went as scheduled until
they prepared to return home, Tues
day night about seven o'clock when
they discovered that the car had
been stolen.
The car had been parked in East
Park street, directly across from the
Metz building and the local people
had left it about two o'clock. Mr..
O'Bryon noticed a man walking back
and forth on the walk as they left
and thought the fellow acted rather
sGspiciously, but dismisser h e
idea f the car being stolen.
After securing several articles and
placing them in the car, the par
ty attended the Empress theatre
and later had dinner before start
ing homeward
The thief got away without a
clew. Police headquarters were no.
titled but no car answering the de-
scription of the O'Bryon machine
had been picked up. The machine
bore license plate No. 159-483 and
was insured against theft.
Art Strong went down on Tues
day night and brought the stranded
party home.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Deputy Food Inspector Elmer E.
Fales has been taking samples of
milk delivered in this and other ci-
ties for some time past. Local sam
Piles submitted to Lansing have been
all that they should be so far, but
the samples sent in from three milk
dealers at Greenville was so bad that
the dealers were notified to stop the
sale of the stuff at once. From all
reports it is about as dangerous to
take a drink of Greeuville' milk as it
is to take a drink of the stuff which
they call water up there-yeah, we'd
just about as soon take a drink of
denatured alcohol.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
.BE[D|NG BOY
JOINS WESTERN
LAWYER FIRM
TAKEN INTO PARTNERSHIP AS
RESULT OF ELEVEN YEARS
EFFICIENT SERVICE

We clip the following from the is
sue OF the Morning Oregonian, pub
lished at Portland, Oregon, in its
issue of January 4, 1921, regarding
Palmer l.. Fales. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer E. Fales, of this city.
"Piatt d Platt, one of the Oldest
law firms in the city, has announced
that hereafter the firm name will
be Platt, Platt, Montgomery & Fa-
les. Hugh Montgomery and Palmer
l.. Fales having been taken into full
partnership in the concern. Harri-
sin G. Platt and Robert T. Platt
comprise the senior members of the
firm which has Offices in the Platt
building.
The present firm is direct de-
scendent of that famous partnership
OF pioneer days known as Williams,
Hill, Durham, Thompson & Mays.
Mr.. Williams was later attorney
general in President Grants cab
net and was a United States senator
IN territorial days. w. Lair Hill was
for several years editor of the Ore
gonlan and the author of Hill's Code
of Oregon Laws. Thompson was a
state district attorney for Portland
while Mays was afterward United
States attorney for his district.
Later the firm became Hill. Dur
ham & Thompson, then Durham &
thompson and later Durham & Platt
From the latter concern came Dur
ham, Platt & Platt and then finally
Platt & Platt upon the retirement of
Mr.. Durham.
Both Mr.. Montgomery and Mr..
Fales joined the concern in 1909.
Mr.. Montgomery becoming a member
OF the firm eight years ago and Mr..
Fales, six years ago. Mr.. Mont
gomery was born in Connection. and
was educated in Wesleyan and the
University of Oregon. Mr.. Fales
was born in Michigan and attended
the University of Michigan.
The firm is counsel for the Unit
ed States National bank, the north
west Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, the New England Mutual Life
Insurance company, the Ford Motor
Company, the Northwest Steel com
pany, the Portland Lumber company.
the Douglas Fir Lumber company.
the James ID. Lacey company. the
Crossett-W Western Lumber COMPANY.
the Bridal Veil Lumber company and
many other large concerns"
Mr.. Fales has many friends here
who VIII be very glad TO learn OF his
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Ionia Weekly Suspends

With the issue Of this week, the
publishers of the Ionia Sentinel
Standard quit the publication of the
weekly and have merged the paper
with that of their daily, believing
that they can better serve the in
terests Of their readers in this way.
The weekly has been a going paper
in Ionia for the past 81 years and It
was undoubtedly with a great de-
gree of reluctance that the publish
ers decided to abandon their first
and old love for the faster daily
proposition.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Mrs. Charles Williams, who was
taken. to the hospital at Greenville,
several weeks ago and where she
later on underwent a successful op-
Grafton, was brought to her home in
this city on Tuesday and is greatly
improved in health, fsst which her
many friends will be glad to learn
of. John B. Arnwine brought her
home in his fine big car and the trip
home was not in the least firing to
Mrs. Williams.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
LIBERAL RESPONSE
BEING MADE FOR
EUROPEAN RELIEF
SPLENDID SUM RAISED AFTER
MAYOR GREEN OF IONIA
GAVE HIS = TALK

"A large NUMBER OF the members
of the board of commerce turned out
to the meeting in the city hall last
Friday evening to help do away with
the fine fish dinner which the COM
missary department had prepared
and also to listen to the talk which
Mayor Fred Green, of Ionia, was
scheduled to deliver at the meeting.
After the luncheon was over with
Pres. A. M. Hall called the meeting
to order and the assemblage went
after some of the minor matters
which it was proposed to take care
of, among them being the coming
city administration under the new
charter. Mayor Washburn received
a pretty compliment when the men,
bers, recognizing the fact that he
has put forth much time and atten-
tion in the interests of the commun-
ity while at the head of the city gov
ernment, by rising vote, endorsed
him as one of the members of the
city commission. Mr.. Henry Leo
nard also moved after some discus
sion as to the value of Milton Bene-
dict as an alderman, that it be the
opinion of the board of commerce,
that Mr.. Benedict should also be
elected as a member of the commits
sion. o. j. Barker, former member
of the council was also mentioned
as a good man to elect.
The board also took vote and
favored the Michigan state consta-
bulary claiming that its members
were doing a lot of good.
G.. ID. Weter conveyed the thanks
of the Hon. Fred L. Warner, speak
er of the house, at Lansing, for the
thoughtfulness and goodwill express
ed toward him at the time of his be-
ing inducted into Office as speaker.
President A. M. Hall then intro
duced Mayor Green, who gave good
talk on conditions in certain parts
of Europe, as Herbert Hoover and
others had found them as a result
of the war. Mr.. Green touched upon
a number of other matters before
he called for contributions toward
the Hoover relief fund and received
generous and hearty applause, He
praised Mr.. Hoover and stated that
never in the many matters which
Mr. Hoover had been connected with,
had there been even the slightest hint
of graft charges or even criticisms.
Mr.. Hoover has stated that between
three and four millions of people in
Europe would die between now and
their next harvest time unless
always charitable and al
ways ready to take the lead in re-
lief work, went to the rescue. He
stated that it was not only our duty
but also our privilege to aid in this
time of need. In the past our great
nation has been looked up to as the
ideal of humanitarian service and the
people of this country should not
abandon the principle of always be-
ing the first to render assistance to
the under dog. Mayor Green stated
that the many shiploads of food
which this country has shipped to
other peoples stood as great Gre
dit to the nation and he pointed out
the effect which this had upon peo-
pie in other parts of the world.
At the conclusion of Mayor Green's
talk contributions were called for
and the following were quickly offer
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Joe Cranmer has handled horses
and stock for the past 20 years and
he is authority on a good many mat
ters pertaining to some of the dis
eases and ailments which afflict do
mestic animals at times. Mr.. Gran
mer says that if farmers and other
stock owners will feed about 6 to
quarts of bagas or turnips to the
animal each day for five days, skip
five days and repeat, that the stock
will be kept in splendid condition
with but small chance of having
serious trouble breaking out.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Woman Appointed Undersherrif

Sheriff Mary Hoppough has ap-
pointed his wife as undersheriff of
Ionia county, the position heretofore
having been held largely as an hon
orary one and filled for the past two
years by Grant NJ Morse, now at
Washington, ID. C. During her hus-
bands recent illness Mrs. Hoppough
buckled right into the harness and
handled much of the work in a man.
ner which would have done credit to
any man and in a way which show
ed that in case she had to assume the
duties of the Office, Ionia county
would be right up abreast with 9TH
er counties in regard to sheriff's for
ces.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
observation-disclosures

very pretty wedding was SOL
emnized at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
freeman Moore, on Center street,
December 18th, when their daughter
MaDie Naomi, was united in mar
rage to Joel Burklund, brakeman
on the railroad, whose home is in
Grand Rapids. A brother and sis
ter OF the bride acted as best couple
After the wedding bountiful three
course, six o'clock, dinner was serv-
ed to the. wedding guests, who were
the brides parents, brothers and sis
ters and parents of the groom, from
Grand Rapids, also the minister, HI.
+. Curch and close relatives. There
were about 30 present. The new
home will be in Grand Rapids. Con-
gratulations.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Entertained At Fine Party

Rev. |F'r. John A. Klich was host
to the members of the choir. church
committee and ushers and their wi
YES, in his home on Sunday evening
January 9th and a very pleasant
time was had by all. about thirty be-
ing in attendance. Progressive pedro
was indulged in and prizes were
awarded to Francis j. Magin. Mrs.
Arnold Schmidt, Ed. d. Engemann
and Mrs. ID. NJ. Hogan who proved
to have exercised more skill in the
handlir,, OF the cards than did the
rest. A splendid and substantial
lunch was served.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Opens Machine Shop And Garage
Frank Kane has an advertisement
in this issue which announces that
he has opened up a machine shop
and garage at his home at 421 Leo
nard street and that he will be able
and ready to care for all work
brought in to him at any time in the
future. Mr.. Kane has been employ
ed at like work before and will un-
doubtedly make success of his
present venture. He will confine his
automobile repair work to Ford cars
exclusively and guarantees his GUS
toners satisfaction.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Omen Forum Met

The open forum meeting last Sun
day was well attended by people of
all beliefs and everyone is allowed
the perfect right of free speech.
There were present many strange
faces. Mr.. Sandy gave a short ad-
dress on biblical and religious teach
ings which was well listened to and
applauded. Mr.. Parney, also being a
lent talk. Also others whose names
I do not know, made some very ap-
propriate remarks, some on econom-
les, some on scientific and politics.
All told we had a good social after
noon and no doubt many received
some good thoughts which may have
fruit, it is so hoped anyway. Re-
member the time and place at Loe-
we's taylor shop, next Sunday at
half past one o'clock.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
At Congregational Church

A large congregation at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday
morning listened to fine sermon by
the pastor. The church attendance
is showing a marked increase near
ly every seat in the auditorium was
filled. Proceeding his sermon, Mr..
Rookie made an urgent appeal for
pledges to the fund for relief of the
starving children of Europe and
nearly seventy-five dollars was rails
ed. The contest now on in the Sun
day school is an attraction. There
were 135 in attendance at the session
last Sunday. The pastor gave no
tice that several applicants for
church membership had been receiv-
ed and that some would be given the
right hand of fellowship next SUM-
day.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Frank Neve, former resident of
this city, has taken over the man.
agement the local Beatrice
Creamery Co. station and started in
on his duties this Wednesday morn
ing. Mr.. Neve has been with the
Beatrice Company for number of
years and his transfer to this city
comes as a reward for efficient SER
vouch for him as being splendid
fellow, true as dollar and man
whom the farmers and others of this
community will be glad to meet and
deal with. Drop in and get acquaint-
ed with him when you are in the
city.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Dies OF Diphtheria

Little Edna Moorek daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Moore, of
Broas street, died Saturday January
9Th, of diphtheria and was buried
Sunday afternoon, January 9th in
River Ridge cemetery. Rev. Curch
having charge of the burial. De-
ceased was years, 2 months and Is
days old. The mother also has the
same disease, but is better at this
writing.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Companion Calendar For 1921

The Publishers Of The Youths
Companion will, as always at this
season, present to every subscriber
whose subscription $3.50 is paid for
1921 Calendar for the new year.
The tablet are printed in red and
olive green, and besides giving the
days Of the current month in bold
legible type, give the calendar of
the proceeding and succeeding month
in smaller type in the bargain. 1t
is a rich piece Of work.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Sunday school 10 a. m, preaching
III a. m, Young Peoples meeting 6
p. m, subject aThe future abode of
the wicked, preaching z p. m, Mis-
sion meeting, wednesday evening; |;
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
All are invited.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12
Transacting Business In East

Supt. Vern X. Brown, OF the Rich
ardson mill and Louis Sayles, of the
dyeing department are in New York
at present attending to some business
matters connected with the company
They left on Sunday morning and
will be gone about ten days.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Greenville Council Knights of Co
lumbus, are making preparations to
hold box social and dance at Les-
siter,s hall, on Wednesday evening,
January 10. Every member has
been notified and requested o
bring along a friend. The proceeds
from the sale of boxes and the dane
ing will be contributed toward the
Hoover European Relief fund.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

Prof. Maine, Of the Michigan Ag-
ricultural College will give an illus
trated lecture on the subject 'Tn-
sects and Insect control at the High
school auditorium, Tuesday night
January 18, at 1850. Every fruit
grower, farmer and all towns people
interested in farm problems should
plan to attend. Admission free.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

On Friday evening, January 28th
the Labor Day Committee will hold
their old time dance in the Belding
Opera House. This dance will be
for old and young and it will also
be to start the fund for our coming
Labor Day celebration for 1921. SO
everybody come and help boost the
good cause along. Tickets $1.10 in
cluding war tax. Ladies not &C.
cpmpanJedb 25c Including war tAx.
Music by BcldinG Orchestra. Com.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-12

That bouquet of flowers which you
see in the window of this Office was
brought in by Mrs. M. Kinds and
are Of the variety known as winter
roses. The flowers grow and bloom
in the snow and the rigors of good
stiff winter are to them as the sun
and warmth are to other flowers.