davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Church OF Christ Notes

We surely appreciate the fine con-
gregation last Sunday and invite
you all each Sunday to all services
of the church. Mrs. Agnes F. Bal
labl finished giving the report of
the Kalamazoo Bible school conven-
tion of the state and she did nicely
We all enjoyed her work. Don't for
get father and son banquet will be
held here Friday evening at $3.50 p.
m. Last Sunday evening our c. E.
subject was Christian Progress
among the immigrants, and was led
by John Wallenburg, who immigrat-
ed to America but three years ago,
with a debate by leader and two 9TH
er immigrants from Europe with
pastor Curch and Mrs. Ballard
the time was only to short and the
meeting much enjoyed and also edu-
cational
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE
UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Friers of Earl Cowles and Miss
Ellen Petersen are extending con-
gratulations TO the young people
and wishing them great JOY and
blessings on their journey through
life, they having been joined in holy
wedlock at high noon on Thanksgiv-
ing day at the home of the groom's
mother, Mrs. Anna Cowles, 107 w,
Center street, Rev II. +. Curch Of
fciating and with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle
Simmons acting as witnesses I'M
mediately after The ceremony, the
happy young people went to the
home of the grooms sister, Mrs.
Jesse Mast, south of Smyrna. where
a bounteous Thanksgiving and we'd
ding dinner was served.
Other local people who were pres
ent at the Mast home on the occa-
sion were: Mrs. Anna Cowles and
family and Mr. and Mrs Charles
Cowles.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Cowles are we'll
known and popular young people.
Earl has for some time held a re-
sponsible position in the Fred I'm
derwood grocery, is graduate of
the local high school and was one of
this city's youngest to enlist for
service in lhe WorU Wan Mrs.
Cowles is daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Hans Petersen. of Trufant and
has been working in this city for a
number of years. They have le-
gion of friends in both Trufant and
this city who wish for them success,
health and happiness in their great
est measures.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
ALL READY NOW
FATHERS AND SONS

Don't make a mistake in the time
and date of the Father and Son ban
quet which is to be held at the
Church of Christ, on Friday evening,
December 2, at $50 o'clock and that
it is the desire of the committees in
charge to make the event one which
Will unite still closer the fathers and
sons of this city. Tickets sold so far
indicate that the number in attend
ance will be close to the $50 mark.
Prof G w. Masselink, of the
Ferris Institute, will be the main
speaker of the evening and short
talks will be given by Glen Wortley
and Sid Washburn, Phillip Brown
and Charles Elg. Henry Wheater
will act as toastmaster for the even
ing
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
GAME
LAW V|OlATORS
COUGH UP FINES
LOCAL GAME WARDEN TEACH
Els GAME LAWS TO UNINITI-
ATED IN THAT SECTION

Last week was a busy week for
Deputy Game Warden Charles Waite
of this city, and he in company with
Deputy Bissell, Of Pewamo, had a
regular school of instruction before
Justice Selleck, of Portland, in which
the scholars were some of the Port
land boys who had not been initiated
into the full meaning and mysteries
of the game laws of the state.
The two wardens cleaned up on
six cases in the village and they
were mainly for digging out skunks
and rabbits and having a ferret in
possession. These cases were real
ly excuseable in a way as it has not
been-and is not at the Sresent time
generally understood that it is un-
lawful to dig out animals after they
have sought refuge in underground
holes. The case where the fellow
shot a fox squirrel was inexcuseable
and ought TO have drawn more
lightning than it did from Justice
Selleck.
The cases were as follows: w. n.
Muzzy, for shooting fox squirrel out
of season, fine of S14.40 and gun con-
fiscated. J. J. Lambert, digging out
rabbits, $40. George Wheelock,
having, using and selling ferrets,
$940. Two others who plead
guilty to digging out rabbits and
skunk were assessed $9.40 each,
while Clarence Miller, who had pur-
chased a ferret and was able to show
pp that it was intended to catch
rats with had his case settled by
having the sentence suspended, when
he promised to take out the neces-
sary permit.
The total Of the fines coughed up
by the Portland bows was 5000.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
TONE TEST WAS
A DELIGHT To
BIG AUDIENCE
CAPACITY AUDIENCE HEARD
NOTED SINGERS AND RE-
CORDS AT NJ. +. CHURCH

One of the most unique and thor
oughly pleasing recitals ever given
I'm Beh ing was presented at the
Methodist church by Mr.. Emerson
Williams and Miss Jean MacNeil
The recital was an artists success in
every respect. and the WickIFales
Company, dealers for Belding, are to
be congratulated for securing these
capable and charming artists for an
appearance here.
Battling is the right word; The
living and re-created voices were one
in color, tone, shade and quality.
In the opening number Miss Mac
Neil, contralto, put the touch of
mystery and magic into the recital.
Miss MacNe;l was singing, so was
her photographic double, yet which
voice belonged to the singer and
which to the phonograph is some
thing that defed detection. Both
voices had the soul and color that
make voice human.
Emerson Williams. baritone, the
conductor. was next hearl in LASS
o. Nine, singing with the re-crea-
tion of his voice. 1t seemed as tho
there were two artists on the stage
two singers, but only one voice.
His tones were exouisitely matched
each voice shading into the other
perfectly untainted by any mechan-
ical transformations-un by
any metallic ring.
The enthusiasm displayed by the
large number present, indicated that
the evening was enjoyably spent by
all.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
MANY YOUNG MEN
ATTEND STATE
''Y' CONFERENCE
ENJOY BIG TIME AT MEETING
AND AS GUESTS OF
SAGINAW PEOPLE

Thirteen young men of this city,
prominent workers in the local Hi
Y, returned Monday from the state
conference at Saginaw. The fol-
lowing is a list of the fellows who
under the leadership of H. J. Wheat
er, local Agricultural teacher, at
tended:
Allen Shurte, Henry Johnson, Ed
ward Kelly, Andrew Kramer, Chas
Elg, Clyde Arnold, Morgan Dow
Harold Coon. Paul Kimberley, Al
vim Storey, Fuller Dorr, Maurice
McNaughton. Philip Brown.
The boys were entertained at the
homes of various people in Saginaw,
1t is needless to say that they
were entertained very highly.
Many prominent speakers were
heard, including Jimmie" Taylor
who had spent AZ years in the Bri-
tish army Another was, Capt. Gyp-
sy Pat Smith, famous evangelist.
Quite a treat was given the boys
Saturday afternoon when Paul Goe-
bel of the University of Michigan
1921 football team, and V. o. Nelson
of the 1920 team spoke.
Sunday morning the delegates at
tended church with their hosts.
The conference was voted a great
success by everybody About 1000
delegates attended. The conference
in 1922 will be held in Battle Creek
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
County Pomona Meeting

Pomona Grange at Portland Fri
day was largely attended in spite Of
the bad roads and rain. Dora Stock
man and F. NJ. Stockman, state Off
GERS, of Lansing, were present. w
ID. Henderson of the u. of NJ. spoke
bn educational policies. Herbert
Powell, Of Ionia spoke on "The Corn
Borer". Mrs. Della Gale Smith. of
Portland, read a fine paper on in
teresting topic Musical members
of Portland Grange furnished Ia
number of good selections. County
secretary, Coville, of this city. who
was in attendance, was entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Smith. Mrs.
Coville was the only Belding repre-
sentative there
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
CELEBRATE 25TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Last Friday evening as Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Covert, of S. Bridge street
were quietly setting in their home,
about 40 relatives, neighbors and
friends, walked in to help them Gel
ebrate their 25th wedd ng anniver-
sary; they soon made their friends
feel at home and then the fun be-
gan. After being dressed for the
occasion, Mr.. and Mrs. Covert were
led to the altar. just then a man ap-
peared who claimed to be a preach
er and performed the wedding cere-
mony over again. Mr.. Covert SOL
emnly promising to try to partake
of the rations prepared by Mrs. CO.
vert for the rest of his life and Mrs.
Covert also promising to try to pro-
vide enough chile-con-carne, chop
suey, weenies and sauer kraut, pie,
etc, to fill him up the rest of her
days
After the ceremony, Miss Helen
Gildemeister in behalf of the assem-
bly, presented the bride and groom
with a silver bread tray as token
of Their love and friendship.
Some said the preacher was
relative of Mrs Covert's but owing
to strange circumstances which sur
rounded the case we are unable to
tell just how they are related.
Games and music on violin and
victrola were enjoyed. Refreshments
were served and at late hour the
guests departed wishing they might
help Mr.. and Mrs. Covert celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary %
years hence.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Hoch-WIlkinson Nuptials

A simple wedting took place at
the home of Dr. and Mrs. w. A. Will
kinson, Orleans, Michigan, Thurs
day, November oath. when their
daughter, Alice was united in mar
riage to Edward c. Hoch, of Sagi-
nav. The bride is a graduate Of
Belding High school and Mt. Pleas
ant Normal. The groom is a grad
uate Of Ferris Institute and NJ A. Q.
He is employed at the Mutual Fire
Prevention Bureau of Chicago. The
couple will be at home at 45T6 Pra-
irie Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
ANNUAL Meeting OF
SPORTSMEN CLUB

At the meeting Of the Beld ng
Sportsmen club which was held in
the city hall Friday night, it was de-
eide to hold the annual meeting
and banquet on Friday evening, De
cember 16, in the auditorium of the
city hall. A fish and game supper
will be served and it is hoped that a
full attendance Of the membership
will be on hand
Invitations have been sent to a
number of officials of the state fish
and game department and they un-
doubtedly will be called on for talks.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Baptist Church

A growing interest in all services
Twenty-Five in the Mems class last
Lords day. The men of the class
will have charge of the evening SER
vice next Sunday Brethren Loyer
and Wheater will speak. Mr.. Wheat
er will give a report of the Boys
Convention at Saginaw. Monday ev-
ening. December the social meet
ing of the class will be held at the
home of Mr. Loyer on Bridge street.
Mr.. Gray will talk to the members
which will be followed by discussion
and a good social time.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Christmas Seals Being Sold

The sale Of Red Cross Christmas
seals started in Belding this week
and School Nurse hummer has had
an army of children bese;ging every
person with the urgent need being
shown in all cases of the beseiged
buying supply of stamps. The lit
tie stickers are going rapidly and it
looks as if lot of them would have
to be ordered Look for the Tuber-
culosis special supplement which we
are issuing in Connection with the
Banner-News in this weeks issue.
Save it for future reference.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Virgins Defeated Again

Newspapers carried an item Tues
day night to the effect that Chuck
Virgins, of Indianapolis, had been
defeated in a Is round heavy weight
bout at New Orleans, La, by Eddie
O'Hare. Wiggins will be remem-
bered as having worked over on a
job at Factory A about year ago
and tried hard to get something
started in the professional fight line
while here At that time he carried
a card with him which gave him
credit of having won every battle
on the sheet and Virgins said that
il contained all his fights. Howev-
er, since he left here we have no.
ticed were he has been trimmed
sveral times and it must be that he
is slipping somewhat
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Auto Licenses Ready

We are in receipt of letter from
County Treasurer Bessie M. Gallo
way to the effect fnad that she will begin
on December |. The county treasur-
er also adds that orders which have
been sent in by mail, accompanied
with the proper amount of money,
will receive just as much attention
and service as those which are ap-
piled for in person. Another mat
ter which Mrs. Galloway touches on
is that owners of automobiles who
have not as yet secured their certi-
fications of title, should do so at
once to avoid delay in obtaining their
licenses.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Kemp School BOX Social

A fine time was enjoyed by those
who attend the Box Social held on
Tuesday at the Kemp school. A very
interesting program was given by
the pupils and the proceeds Of the
boxes which were auctioned off came
to $24.50. Miss Freda Grill is the
teacher at the school and great
deal of credit is due her for the very
entertaining program and the gen.
eral success Of the enjoyable little
event
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Just Broas Dead

News reached this city Friday OF
the sudden death at his home in Bay
City, of J. Just Broas, well known
to the older residents Of this city,
Mr.. Broas had been in his usual
good health on Thanksgiving day
and retired that night feeling as us
ual. He died during the night. He
was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Broas, pioneer residents Of this city
Mrs. Belle Mann, sister, is now
the only surviving member Of the
Broas family.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Athletic Association To BANQUET

The Belding Athletic Association,
held a meeting Tuesday afternoon in
the High school room. At this
meeting it was decided that the
Alumni should be invited to attend
the Athletic banquet, December g.,
put on by the Royal Neighbors, to
the extent of the capacity of the
hall. The price of the tickets will
be fifty cents.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Former Local Resident Dead

Mrs. Nellie Treat, wife of Justus
Treat, a former well known resi-
dent of Belding, died Tuesday even
ing at the farm home near Sheridan.
Mrs. Treat suffered a severe stroke
of paralysis about six years ago,
which left her semi-invalid The
second stroke, last evening, proved
fatal. She, is survived by her hus-
band, two sons and one daughter.
Funeral arrangements are not yet
announced.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
To Hold Christmas Sale

The Ladies of st. Joseph's Catho-
lie church are arranging to hold a
sale of fancy goods and baged COOS
for the Christmas trade in the Mil
Ter & Harris store, on Saturday. De-
cember 10. The ladies say that they
are going to have one of the big
gest lines Of baked goods which they
have ever offered and that their sale
of Christmas and fancy articles will
also be better than ever.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Recovering From Operation

Miss Bertha Johnson, one of the
genial clerks in the O'Bryon confec-
tionery, was stricken with an attack
of appendicitis on Thanksgiving day
and was rushed to the hosital at
Greenville, where an operation was
performed by DIR. Bower. assisted by
DIR. T. |. Moffett, of this city. DR..
Moffett reports his patient as hav-
ing stood the operation well and as
progressing favorably.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Adventist Church

A cordial welcome awaits you at
all services. Saturday, December 3,
Sabbath school at 10 o'clock, church
services 11:l5 a. M. Topic-"Faith
and Works.--A subject of interest
to you.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Attention Maccabees

Every member has been assessed
by the Great Camp S1.00 fraternal
home fund and this amount has been
sent in by your finance keeper. To
avoid suspens ons this amount
should be paid TO finance keeper of
your tent at once.--A. NJ Eaves, A.
nance keeper.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
To Omen Meat Market

Fred SchlegeI has an announce
ment in this issue of the paper in
which he states that he will open his
new meat market on north Bridge
street on next Saturday, December
3 and he extends to all the people of
this city an invitation to visit him
at his new place. and also take adj
vantage Of the chance to trade at
his market.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Musical Entertainment

The members of the Odd Fellows
have secured Mr.. C. P. loung, Of
Gran Rapids, and his one man or
chestra to give musical entertain
ment at the /. o. F. hall, Saturday
night, December 10.
Dec. (Signed) Committee.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
County s. s. CONVENTION

Ionia County s. s. Association
will hold their annual S. S. Conven-
ton at the Church Of Christ, on
Thursday and Friday, December 8
and Q. All are Invited.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Winter Tax Notice

Taxes are due and payable on De-
cember 18th. The tax rate for 1921
% is as follows: school, $20.04;
state, S4.56; road. 1921; county,
S2.59 Rate per $1,000, $4,000.
Dec. z G. s. Hoover, City Treas.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

A baked goods sale will be given
Saturday, December beginning at
eleven o'clock at Miller e. Harris
store by Joan of Arc Girls of the
Congregational Sunday school.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
II. y. u. Members Attention

Regular meeting Of f. F. u. next
Friday night. Pot luck supper al
$40 and annual election of officers
All members are requested to be
present
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

The Ladies of the Latter Day
Saints church will have baked
goods sale. Saturday afternoon, on
December 3rd, in Lambs store.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

Daughters of Veterans next Fri
day evening, December 2, will be
election Of officers.
Anna Stanton, Pres
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
Attention Knights OF Pythias

Election of officers on Tuesday
evening, December 6. Lunch will be
served and a full attendance is de-
sired.
Bruce G.. Fales, G.. G..
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Brown and
children, Of Grand Rapids, were the
over Thanksgiving day guests of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis,
of Pleasant street.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

Rebekah Thimble party will meet
at the home of Mrs. Robert PEBBLES,
Saturday afternoon and evening,
December 2. Bohemian lunch.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
G. A. r. And w. r.. c. Notice

q. a. X. And W. *. Z. NOtIce
Dan s. Root Post 126 and its aux
iliary, the Womans Relief Corps will
hold their annual election on Satur-
day, Recember 3rd. Every member
should attend.
Frank r. Chase. Com.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30
COMPARE

the price of a dozen good Xmas
gifts with the price of a dozen
photog and see where this
vear--wIth money scarcs--you
can still give as many gifts rs
usual ana vet il will not cost
nearly so much. A photograph
is the best gift you can buy re-
gardless of price. Telephone $40
for an appointment.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-11-30

2. r. Hanks, Sec.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
THE SANDMAN STORY
Protected by George Matthew Adams.
BY Abbie Phillips Walker

/ old witch said would break the spell
she has cast over YOU"
When the Black Cat told her OF the
three green leaves from the topper
most tip of the three talIest trees the
fairy fitted to the nest and whispered
to the mother bird. who twittered a
few sweet notes and quickly few
away.
Go back to the old witch's castle,
and when the moon is shining tonight
look for me. / viii come with the
three magic green leaves. BE in the
tower, for the witch will be away on
her broomslicx ride"
Black Pussy trotted back with a
light heart. and that night the fairy
came running down moonbeam right
to the window Of the tower where
Black Pussy sat.
Here are the leaves" said the fairy.
The mother bird whose baby you
saved brought them, and she says they
are from the toppermost tip OF the
three tallest trees: she is certain Of
that. Now run TO the pot and boil
them. then drink the brew, and when
you have done 50 YOU will regain your
own form. Then run up here quickly
and I viii tell you what 10 do next"
All this Black Pussy did, and the
moon was still shining when the Prin-
cess ran up 10 the tower. her own
pretty self again.
Now We must hide untl the old
witch returns with her broornstick,
said the fairy
They did not have long 10 wait. and
as soon as the witch left the broom
stick and was gone downstairs TO her
boiling pot the fairy told the Princess
10 imp on. and touching the 81 ok
with her wand, the fairy seated her
self in front OF the Princess, and away
they few to the palace. where the
King and Prince Carl were waiting for
them.
An this time the witch. who had
brought back three green leaves from
the toppermost tips OF the three tallest
trees had thrown them into the pot
But no sooner had she thrown the
leaves in than a terrible roaring sound
came from the pot. and with loud
snap and bang the pot few into pieces.
the tree castle disappeared, and from
the place where the old witch had
stood there slowly SCARED away an
eagle with widespread wings, and the
Princess was free forever from the
power OF the bad old witch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTEBOOK
By Lee pape

yestirdday In skool Miss Kitty was
telling the class about CRATE deeds and
nobel acts. saying, The nobeiest act
eny man can perform Is TO do sone-
thing that viii aid the cause of suff-
cring humanity. now is there euyb9dy
in the class who duzzent know wal I
meen wen | speek Or aiding the cause
Of suffering humanity
Wich nobody raised their hand,
proving everybody thawt they knew
wat II ment weather they did or not.
and Miss Kitty sed, Very well then. /
will call on some body TO give me an
illustration Of a deed that would help
the cause Of suffering humanity.
Benny Potts. Win call on you. Wat
Of deeds 10 aid suffering humanitty2
Id do something 40 CRATE they
would make anothsr holiday with
out eny sisool every yeer TO eeie-
brate 1t. ! sed.
Wich everybody started to clap their
hands as II they thawt | had did II al
reddy. and Miss Kitty banged with her
ruler. saying. Siients, I'm serpriz q. ]
must say | think that Benny has
very selfish conception of suffering hui
manitty. Think Of the CRATE and nobel
aergeon VINO ferst discovered annis-
theticls. That was aiding the cause
of suffering humanity. Now perhaps
James Egan can give us another ix
ample ard tell us wat he would do tc
aid the cause of suffering humanity.
Wich Jimmy Egan got up. saying
Id be a crate sergeon and perform q
operation on childrens heds 80 they
could lern twice as mulch in a day as
wat they can now, and then they would
ony han to go to skool every other day.
Wich everybody started 70 clap agen
and Mis- Kitty banged with her ruler
something fearse, saying. siients. the
intIre class viii remain after skool for
half an hour.
wich we did.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
LETTERS OF TESSIE AND JOE

Dear Tessie:
The boss has written me several
inquisitive letters lately on the gem
eral subject as to why my latest con-
tributions to the main Office have
all been in the form of expense ac-
counts rather than orders for Daisy
Canned Soup. / can't very well write
back and tell him to apply directly TO
the guilty party or in other words
ID. c. Soup itself. which has a perfect
genius for standing in the way OF It's
own sales, so I've had to form myself
into a ways and means committee to
dope out how TO make unimaginatiye
consumers imagine what they know
is not SO.
even spent two hours yesterday
trying 10 convince "a chicken farmer
that if he fed his chicks Daisy Canned
Soup they'd lay more eggs. If only
from surprise. Finally I left him
half a dozen cans to experiment with
and this morning when / went out to
his chicken farmery TO 'earn tlie result.
his hired man told ME that all the
hens that had coliaborated il the ex-
pertinent were on their backs with d
high fever, so / didn't stick around.
However, ! did think up one selling
poin; that I'm in hopes Will net ne
bunch OF sales with railroad station
restaurants. Ii consists IN pointing
oUt the fact that they never see their
customers more than once, ard then
they have only few minutes to eat
and run with none left over TO COM
plain. and therefore there's not q
single argument against handing them
out Daisy Canned Soup-as either en-
tree, main course or dessert.
Remember me TO the baby and his
tooth.
Husba ndly,