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The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
CORAL CROWD IN
DEMONSTRATION
AGAINST JUDGE
PASSES PETITIONS ASKING THE
GOVERNOR TO REMOVE JUR-
IST FROM OFFICE

A crowd of people, estimated to be
about 300 in number, staged a pub
lie demonstration against the light
sentence which Judge Frank ID. M.
Davis circuit Judge of Ionia and
Montcalm counties, gave to Ambrose
Skeoch, son of John Skeoch, follow
ing the latter,s pleading guilty to
statuatory offense against his IL
year old sister-in-law. Judge Davis
sentenced the young man to from
two to seven years at Ionia, with the
recommendation of the minimum
period of time
Following the passing sentence
Coral citizens became indignant and
fixed up an effigy labeled Judge Da-
Wis" which was hanged and later on
burned. The crowd sang " Well hang
Judge Davis to a sour apple tree"
and cheered or Kissed at their pleas
ure. No one attempted to defend
the action of the Judge and threats
are alleged to have been made upon
the life of young Skeoch had he been
where the crowd could get him.
Skeoch is married, has a wife and
one child and comes from "a well
known and respected family. The
crowd was under the impression that
Judge Davis should have imposed a
sentence of not less than 20 years
upon the young farmer.
Judge Davis expressed surprise at
the action of the Coral crowd and
stated that if the people only knew
the whole circumstances as they had
been related to him by the attorneys
for both the people and the defend
ant they would consider the sentence
imposed upon the prisoner as a just
one.
To Banner7News reporter who in
terviewed Judge Davis in the matter
the jurist related some of the Incl
dents in the case and for the sole
and only reason that the inside facts
of the disgraceful affair, as they
were related to us. are not fit to
print, we refrain from doing so, how
ever the facts will become known
sooner or later and it will be seen,
as stated by Judge Davis, that there
are two sides to every question and
that circumstances not always pub
lie, alter cases the same asssof yore.
Rumors are that contempt of
court proceedings may be brought
against the instigators of Thursdays
action at Coral, but Judge Davis, so
far has taken no step in this regard
although a number of lawyers of
both Montcalm and Ionia counties
hove favored this action.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
SPUD FARMERS
ARE NOW USING
CERTIFIED SEED
GROWERS ASSOCIATION ADOPTS
PROGRAM TO RAISE PRO-
DUCTION STANDARDS

Increased per acre production and
generally higher standards are the
prospects for the future of Michi-
gan's potato growing industry, if
seed certification work now carried
on by the State Potato Producers
Association gains the iresull ex-
pected.
More than $4,000 bushels of pota-
toes We're certified by the Association
for seed purposes last season, in
spite of the fact that the work was
started only a year ago and the
success OF the movement to date in
dicates great increase in certif-
cation in 1921. Certification of grain
seed has been carried on in the state
for several years by the Michigan
Crop Improvement Association and
the potato men expect to develop
parallel advantages.
Building up, gradually, a higher
strain of potatoes for Michigan
growers by improving the seed stock
Is the aim Of the Associations GER
tification work., says II. C. Moore,
of Lansing, secretary of the Associa-
tion and extension specialist at M.
A. G. eve are after the highest
yielding strains and the elimination
of diseases. The certified seed pro-
vides local growers with the best of
planting stock and also furnishes
seed for shipment outside the state.
Several thousand bushels have gone
outside the state this year, chiefly
to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and
Illinois,"
Michigan ranks well at the top of
the potato producing states, being
rated with New York, Wisconsin,
Minnesota and Maine as the coun-
try's leaders. Potatoes are also one
of Michigan's leading crops, compar-
ing very favorably with corn and
wheat in value of production.
Producers of the certified potatoes
get price somewhat above the mar
ket price for their tubers, the diff
ference covering added cost of pro-
duction and sale. The Producers As
ssociation handles the certification it
SELF, although the Agricultural Col
lege furnishes men for the inspec-
tion work.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
LEGION BOYS
HAD BIG TINE
OPENING NIGHT
FOUR ROUND BATTLE BETWEEN
TWO MEMBERS WAS FAR
FROM BLOODLESS

A large number of the members of
Hugo Fales Post, American Legion,
were present at the opening of the
club rooms over the post office on
Tuesday night. A number of invit-
ed guests were also present and thor
oughly enjoyed the opening with its
fine banquet and program.
Don Cook offered a prayer and the
assemblage sat down to splendid
chicken pie supper prepared by Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Bracken, of Hotel
Belding and the feed showed that
Tommy will be able to maintain his
fathers reputation at the hotel, in
the future. The menu consisted OF
chicken pie, mashed potatoes, tea
rolls, fried cakes, dill pickles, choc..
olate ice cream, celery and coffee and
ii Just hit the right spot.
Music was furnished by Bert Rum
mler at the piano and Dallas Nc
Duffee at the drums. Later on a
quartette composed of Don Cook,
Chas. King, Spencer Smith and Clay
ton Knapp sang several songs.
A four round bout between Isl"
OConnor and Kenneth Moon came
next. We have witnessed bloodless
battles in the past but this was not
of that kind and the floor was soon
covered with gore as result OF the
trip hammer blows which the bat
tiers administered to each other. The
bout continued for four rounds ow-
to the fine work of the seconds,
Oscar Rummler for Mr.. O'Connor
and R. E. Timm for Mr.. Moon. Had
it not been for the care and treat
ment given between the rounds, the
battle would have been considerably
shorter. Nick Miller was referee
and stated that owing to the Mlchi-
gan state laws no decision could be
handed out, although it was plain to
be seen that both men had got the
worst of the bout. The stretcher,
which had been brought in and plac-
ed nearby was taken out and put
away for the next time. The bout
was very interesting even if it did
take a lot of effort on the part of
the seconds to keep the men in con-
dition to the end of the fight.
Following this, Mike Kennedy
gave a clogging exhibition, Dale
Klock and Wilbur Simons in fancy
dancing came next after which came
cries for Art Dehn and Lyle Totten
to do the same. Spencer Smith also
danced.
Talks by visiting members of
other posts were by Frank Snider.
of Cadillac post, f. F. Bennett, Of
Lowell post and Don White and Leo
nard Swanson of Ionia post. Elmer
Fales, Guy d. Weter, Neil Miller, M.
l.. Willoughby, Harry Dimmick and
Ed. d. Engemann who were present
as invited Guests, also spoke their
appreciation off the legion and as
sured the post they were with them
Following the program, singing
and card playing was enjoyed.
The legion has a fine club room and
its members should see to it that it
is kept up and patronized to an ex--
tent where it can be maintane and
bettered.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Bird Takes To DIR. Dntt

When DR. Dutt came out Of his
office Saturday morning to get into
his automobile, he found large bird
walking around on top Of his sedan.
The doctor called it dove of peace
but other spectators standing around
differed with him and declared it to
be a young stork who had arrived to
learn a little more about the business
from the local NJ ID. The bird stuck
to the machine as it drove off and
was still riding when the doctor turn
ed south on Bridge street.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Furnish Music For Big Ball

The Avalon orchestra, Of Grand
Rapids, of which Dallas McDuffee, a
local man, is a member, together with
John and William Dallaoro, Harland
Caster and Harold White, of Grand
Rapids, has been selected to furnish
the music at a semi-formal ball to
be given by Maurice Harvey Dixon
Post, American Legion, of Lansing,
on March 80. Among the guests of
honor will be Gov. Groesbeck, Col.
Guy Wilson, state Com. American
Legion. together with many other
noted people throughout the state.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
silk Man On Commerce Commission?

Frederlck I. COX, OF East UIange
n. j., connected with Belding Bros.
a Co. since 1890 as salesman, AS
sistant manager and New York rep
reentative of the vrm is being boom
ed for the appointment of Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner and
it is expected that President Hard
ing will name him to the position
within short time. Mr.. Cox has
had varied business experience and
his acknowledged publications would
make him well qualified for the po-
sition.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Have Not Raised Fares

Richmond & Belding, proprietors
of the buss line to Grand Rapids,
have not and will not raise the price
of fares. The railroad raised it's
price from s1.40 to $1.72 last week
but the buss line price of S1.35 for
one way or S2.70 will stand and the
same considerate treatment and ex-
cellent twice day service will be
maintained. Just at present, owing
to road conditions the bus is not op-
Grating but within a day or two it
will be making its regular trips
again.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Buys Interest In Bakery

Harvey Root, who has operated a
bakery at Howard City for a num-
Der of years has moved his family
here and has purchased a one-half
interest in the Home Bakery from
Hearl Punches. Mr.. Root is an ex-
cellent baker and is well known here
having lived in this city many
years. The new firm is now putting
in a large Middlebury Marshal doub-
lie decked oven and this will enable
them to suppy the demand for their
bakery products We welcome Mr..
Root and his family back to the old
home town.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

In the morning a committee took
the Belding men in charge and took
them through the Shelby basket fac
tory, an important factor in the life
of the city and then through the can
ming factory of the Oceana Canning
Co.. a cannery which has the repu-
tation of putting out the highest
quality products possible to put up.
At each place the local men were
shown every courtesy and certainly
appreciated meeting with the type
of men in charge of the plants.
After dinner at Hotel Shelby they
were taken to visit the farm of Sam
uel ODell, state treasurer and pres
ent member of the public utilities
Continued on page four)
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Baptist Church News

The church outlook is most encour-
aging. We are making everything
head up to Easter. The B. Y. p. U.
will hold its eighth annual banquet
Friday evening, March 25th. 1921.
Menu. Cream of tomato soup, wa
fers, Swiss steak, mashed potatoe,
mashed bagas, pickles, rolls, Easter
salad, coffee, ice cream ard cake.
Look out for notice next week. The
Ladies Glee Club of Kalamazoo Col
lege will give an entertainment in
the Baptigt church March seth All
must work for full house.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Robins Are Nesting

Ross SkelIenger called up the office
on Friday and said that one could see
one Of the surest signs of spring if
they would take the time to walk
down his way and watch couple of
robins who were industriously engag-
ed in the building of nest for their
1921 home. Mr.. Skellenger said that
robins were always considered good
sign Of spring but that for real right
down and out sure sign you ought to
see them building their nests first.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
The Consistory Club Dimes

The first banquet to be given by
the Belding .Consistory Club will be
held at the Masonic hall, Wednesday
evening, March 23rd. The banquet
will be served by the fellowcraft club.
The following Consistory men from
Grand Rapids, will be present to help
S. Eugene Osgood, $50, commander-in-
chief; L. A. Cornelius, $50, thrice po-
tent master; Lou b. Winsor, $50, Sow
erign prince; Clarence u. Clarke 1920
general chairman.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Passes From Earth Life

Mrs Christina Donner, widow of
the late William Donner, died yes
terday afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs Fred Benton, aged 73
years. Her husband died on January
Goth, last. Funeral services will be
held at the Benton home, Friday, at
two o'clock p. m. Interment in the
family burial lot in Otisco cemetery.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Resolutions of Coincidence

Whereas, the angel of death has
again entered our portals and taken
from our midst our friend and Sis
ter, Bertha Pickard,
Resolved, that in her death, the
Victoria lodge No. 60, ID. of r. loses
loyal member, the community a
live citizen, the children kind and
devoted mother and neighbors, a 10y
al friend.
Resolved, that in testimony of our
loss the lodge extends its deepest
sympathy to the afflicted children and
be it also resolved, that copy of
these resolutions be inserted in our
record book, published in the local
paper and sent. to the sorrowful chill
dren.
Victoria Lodge No. 60, d. of r.
Lynn PEBBLES,
Rose Mcconnell,
Pearl Urch,
Committee
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Settled With County Treasurer

Ionia this noon where he settled up
with the county treasurer. Mr.. Es-
sex collected a sum of $85,445.57 out
of total amount of $S5, ,988.07, leav-
ing $542.50 in returned taxes to be
handed over to the county treasurer.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Dancing School

Miss Margaret STAGE of the Travis
Academy, has given such good salts
faction both in Aesthetic and social
dancing that patrons are asking for
another six weeks term. Pupils may
give their names to Mrs. Earle Will
son of Mrs. Byron Brown. Assembly
at Hubbell hall, Friday night. Light
refreshments.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Butler AT Adventist Church

We received telegram this morn
ing from Rev. B. F. Williams, who
is at Battle Greek, to the effect that
Evangelist H. o. Butler, who was
here at the time of the Adventist tent
meetings, twoy ears ago, would be
here again and would speak at Bliss
Memorial Adventist church, Monday
night, March 81. His subject will be
Religious Liberty Imperial" and will
be illustrated with steropticon slidge.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Benedict Explains Census Figures

Writing from Kalamazoo where he
is now in business, w. |. Benedict, a
former real resident-we say real,
because Mr.. Benedict always took,
and still does take a great interest
in Belding-explains as he sees 1T
why the census figures of last year
do not appear as favortbly as they
should Mr.. Benedict's letter is as
follows:
Kalamazoo. Mich, 8, IA, 21
Belding Banner-News:-
Many of you seem to be-
lieve that because the census says so
that Belding has really lost popula-
tion in the last ten years. The rea-
son is so simple that none of you
apparently have thought of it. Ten
years ago the census taking started
on April Is in this city. AS remem-
Der it was started in Belding on
June l and the work was done extra
we'll Mr.. William Wilder had charge
and he started the workers on the 1st
day at the big boarding houses where
the semi annual exodus is noticed
most. Last year the census was
taken beginning Jan. ! at probably
the very lowest point in your popu-
lation. Best wishes for the year.
Yours truly,
VIM. /. Benedict.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Sportsmen Club To Meet

Belding Sportsmen club at the city
hall, Friday evening, March Is, at
to be present and take part in the
business which will come up before
the gathering.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Well Known Resident Dead

died at the home of her son. John
Griffiths, 752 Morton Ave, at TAO a.
m. this Wednesday, after lingering
illness. Mrs. Griffiths had lived
here since 1882 and was well
known and highly respected woman.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Got a Box OF Oranges

p. F. Curtis is eating oranges this
week, he having received a box Of
the fine fruit on Monday from his
sister, Mrs. Catherine Stone, at Fort
Myers, Florida, where she has been
wintering. The fruit was of an ex-
ceptionally good quality and stood
the trip from the southland very we'll
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
New Barber At Strong's

Jud Tinker is the new barber at
Art Strong's barber shop. Mr.. Tink-
Ter comes here from Detroit where
he has resided for many years. He
is a veteran barber, having had many
years Of experience and is an ex-
pert workman.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Rhoton's Stores To Open

n. F. Rhoton, of Columbia City,
Ind, owner of the new 5 and 10 cent
store, who has been here supervising
the rearranging and remodeling of
the stock and store rooms, left here
yesterday on his return to his home.
He informs US that the date for the
opening day of his new store is set for
March 26th.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Grattan Roads Unfit For Use

The road leading west to Grattan
is unfit for use by automobiles and
nothing but horse drawn vehicles are
travelling it. Freight trucks plying
between here and Grand Rapids are
making the trips around by Ionia
while the passenger bus is discontin-
ued until the road can be travelled.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
l.. s. G.. Notice

The Ladies Social Circle will meet
next Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock at the home of Mrs. d. ID.
Skellenger with Mrs. NJ. A. Reed as
sisting hostess. All ladies who are
interested are invited to be present.
A Bohemian lunch will be served.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Ranauet a Success

The Father and Son banquet at
the city hall, Friday evening, was a
big success. nearly $50 being present
and the several talks and addresses
being well delivered and entertain
ing.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Notice

The next regular meeting Of the
Pythian sisters will be held Monday
evening, March 81 at 1880 o'clock. Af-
ter the meeting the members will in
dulge in an old fashioned Pedro party
with substantial prizes and Bohemi
an lunch. Sisters please take notice.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

The Wagner home near central
school is now being offered for sale
at a real bargain. This home has
hot water heat and all the modern
conveniences. This place is going to
be sold at big sacrifice. See Geo.
Z. Wagner.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Pvthian Knights Notice

There will be work at Castle hall
Tuesday evening, March % in the
second degree, also the lesson Friend
ship will be put on at the opera house
Monday evening, March % by the
Grand lodge officers.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

The Kalamazoo College Gaynor
club will give a musical entertain
ment at the Baptist church, Wednes-
day evening, March 30. Everybody
come and enjoy yourself.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Tschntnkwa Camn Fire

The Tschutukwa Camp Fire will
have candy and fancy goods sale
at Wicks-Fales. Be sure and come
to buy something worth while.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Grangers, remember the Pomona
meeting Thursday, March "a, Ionia
court house. Basket dinner at noon.
Brink your dishes. Program at one
o'clock.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
To Manufacture Rrooms

William Fairchild, of Bowling
Green, Ohio, has moved to this city
and will engage in the manufacture
of brooms and brushes in this city.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

/. Mrs. Wing Crankshaw, of Muske
gon, returned to her home yesterday
after visiting two weeks at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Castle.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
SunDer Notice

Don't forget about the Easter sup
per which is to be served at the Con-
gregational church on Saturday, Mar.
26th.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Order your Hot Gross Buns for
Good Friday and Easter, early, at
the City Bakery, phone 1T.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Order your Hot Cross Buns for
Good Friday and Easter, early, at
the City Bakery, phone 1T.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Order your Hot Cross Buns for
Good Friday and Easter, early, at
the City Bakery, phone III.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16
Notice

We will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by our daughter
Wilma Eichenroth, on and after this
date.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Eickenroth,
Belding, Mich, March Is, 1921.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Mrs. w. II. Eckler and Miss Bes-
sic Shepard went to Grand Rapids
this morning to see their sister, Mrs.
Frank Sutherland, who is sick in the
Blodgett hospital. Mrs Sutherland
is doing as well as could be expected.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-03-16

Mrs. Gertrude Honson returned
Sunday from Twining, after a five
weeks stay at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Willis DeVault, where
she has been caring for her little
grandson who was born February
"a.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-09-06
LA RAZA DE COLOR PIDE
IGUALDAD DE DERECHOS

LONDRES, setiembre 4.-El Congre
so -africano, reunido en- esta ciudad,
ha dirigido un manifesto al mundo, en-
Ell cual pide que Sc reconozca Ia igual-
dad absolute de las razas, desde los pun
tos de vista politico, fisico social pa
ra conseguir ell progreso de los hombres
de la raza de color, establecidos no So
lamente en- Africa sino tambien en- los
Estados Unidos y en- las Antillas que tie
men representations en- ell referido Con.
greso.
Ell secretario Bughart Dubois, de Nue
va York, lego un manifesto, en- ell cual
puso de relieve Que las poblaciones de
la raza de color no son tratadas como
seres civilizados. Expres6 tambien que
la experiencia ha conseguido probar al
mundo que los hombres de color en- Eai
tt y en- Liberia han demostrados grandes
aptitudes para Ell gobierno propio.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-09-06
Ell EJERCITO DE TURQUIA
ALCANZA UN NUEvOTRIUNFO

CONSTANTINOPLA, setiembre A.
Ell combate sostenido desde hace dos
dias en- las posiciones fortifcadas al sur
de Gueuksu, cerca de Sakaria, ha cul-
minado en- otra victoria, de caracter de-
cisivo para las arnas turcas.
Los griegos, que trataron de romper
Ell frente enemigo, fueron totalmente de-
rrotados.
Con esta gran victoria han conseguido
iniciar la contra-ofensiva las legiones
turcas.
Ha sido confrmada la ocupaci6n de
Biledjick por los contingencies otoma-
nos.
Las posiciones que actualmente ocu-
pan los griegos corren grave peligro.
Un parte Official de los tnrcos dice que
Ell ejercito de esta naci6n ha conseguido
ocupar las aldeas de Aobachikeny y
Enilxuy y continla avanzando con di-
recci6n Enuni, en- cuyas cercanfas Las
operaciones SO desenvuelven de modo
favorable para los turcos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-09-06
700 MUERTOS EN- Los COMBATESL|
BRADOS HASTA kHORA EN- La india
(PoR CABLE FRANCEs)

CALCUTTA, setiembre 4.-Cerca de
700 homhres pertenecientes las bandas
insurrectas que promovieron des6rdenes
en- ell sudeste de las bandas insurrectas
que promovieron des6rdenes en- Ell sudes
te de la peninsula fueron muertos en-
los combates librados por los ingleses.
Muchos europeos han perecido tam
bien.
Faltan setenta soldados pertenecien-
tes al regimiento de Leinster y diez y
siete policias nativos.
I'm coniderable ndmero de hindus han
sido asesinados.
Los ingleses es5an efectuando una
gran reconcentracion de tropas midas,
pertenecientes Cannanore, estaci6n mi
litar situada al sur de la costa de Ma
labal, para restablecer Ell orden en- los
distritos que Sc han lanzado la rebe-
don, principalmente en- la zona ocupada
por las tribus de Moplah, en- las inme-
diaciones de Ponani.