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The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
MERCHANTS TO
OFFER BIG VALUES
SATURDAY OCT. IS
DAY ON WHICH SPLENDID JAG
QUIET CAR CHANGES HANDS
WILL BE BARGAIN EVENT

The merchants of this city are GER
tainly going TO come across in fine
shape in Offering genuine big bar
gains to the people of this city and
territory for miles around on Satur-
day, October Is, in one of the biggest
real bargain opportunities ever pre-
sented to the people.
This day happens to fall on the
same day that the splendid Jacquet
automobile is going to be given away
and while many people viii be IN
town for the purpose of seeing who
is the fortunate one in getting the
automobile, the bargains which are
being offered by the business men OF
this city will be fully as attractive
a proposition as the giving away OF
the Jacquet and from a money saw
ing viewpoint, viii be far greater,
for in these times when conditions
are as we FIND them and with winter
ony few jumps ahead, 1t Will pay
any and everyone to study well the
chances offered by our hustling mer-
chants TO save money and 1T Is up
to the people living near enough to
purchase lHe ROOuS w w oD, ns eANA
has not been a chance offered in any
city around in long time which
will compare all the way through
with the greatness of this event and
the bargains offered.
Large bills are being printed at
this office which will contain the
special advertisements of approx
imately ga of the business houses
Just think Of that number-64-and
realize that it is the amalgamation
of nearly every business man and
house in the city into money saving
idea for the people living within
their trade territory. Other cities
stage like sales but in no other city
has as large a percentage of the bus
mess houses taken part and this is
full proof of the actual unity and the
stupenduousness of the bargains
which they are Offering.
1t is planned, and arrangement
are now being made for this, that q
free lunch will be served at noon tC
farmers and others coming from
distance and in many other way:
things will be presented to show
that Saturday, October 15, will be
day we'll worth coming to Belding fol
but above all. will stand out, witt
striking predominance, the grea
chances to save money on anything
YOU buy in Belding that day, Satur
day, October Is.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
FADS AND FAkClES
POSTER CONTEST

The Ad Poster contest in connec-
tion with the o. +. S. Amateur The
atrical, which aroused such interest
among parents and children alike
last year, is to be con- ucted aga n
and every school child will be given
an opportunity to compete. Work
On the posters will begin at once so
that participants desiring to enter
the contest are advised TO blow off
the dust covering paints and brushes
ana transplant" those good ideas
from mind to paper.
The poster should not be smaller
than 9xl2 inches but may be as much
larger as desired. The contest starts
row and finished drawings should be
in the judges sends not later than
Tues ay evening. October nth. Con-
suit your Art Instructors for full
particulars without delay.
Three prizes will be awarded to
the best artists.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

1t is fitting at this time, to de-
scribe briefly the nature of the
building, the construction of which
will start next spring. The founda-
ton, of wedge shaped concrete, is
sent down well below frost line. The
formaloahyde tanks, part of the pa
tent system of chemical sanitation,
belonging to Latchaw Bros, and
their supplemental equipment are
installed underneath the 8-inch re-
inforced concrete floor, so that none
of the many pipes which supply each
and every crypt in the building with
fresh air and chemical disinfectants
are visible to the eve.
The outside walls will be composed
cf Bedford lime stone, the most
weather resisting material known to
the builders trade. Next will come a
hollow tile lining that will provide
an air space completely around the
interior and Consequently make it
frost proof.
The crypts. eight feet long and
composed of reinforced concrete
poured en- bloc, are then banked up
against the tile, the face of them
being completely covered with Ver-
mont marble so cut as TO provide
each crypt with its own Individual
marker and flower shelf. The crypts
will range In sections of FIVE Ia
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

height and twenty-six in length, and
can be selected either side by
side of enc over the other, as de-
sired
The roof, concrete overlaid with
asphalt, is of exceptionally heavy
construction and is sufficiently strong
TO hold up an ordinary tractor. were
I possible to get one up there.
The main corridor. of chapel, is
sufficiently large to accommodate a
funeral service, and in inclement
weather is many times put to that
use.
The building is truly a commun-
ity building, no sectarian lines being
drawn, and the cost of making pro-
vision for the average family is
much less than is usually expended
for that purpose, and dollar for dol
lar. the value received is certainly
much greater.
No expense will be spared by the
builders to make our building every
thing that it should be, home for
our sacred dead where storms of
snow or rain may not enter, where
weeds and vermin cannot find a
place TO live, and where the tomb to
which we consign all that Is mortal
of our loved ones will keep them in
restful and dignified security thru
ages TO come instead Of caving in on
them
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
FIRST REHEARSAL OF
"FADS AND FANClES'
WAS HELD MONDAY
O. f. S. PICKS BEST MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC TALENT FOR
IT'S COMING PRODUCTION

The first rehearsal of the play
"Fads and Fancies'' to be presented
under the auspices of the Doric
chapter o. f. S. October 21st and
22nd, was held Monday evening,
when those selected by the commit
tee in charge gathered at the club
rooms to be assigned TO their parts
in response to special invitations.
The response was large. The will
ingness shown by those on whom
the committee had conferred. the
honor of selection, and the general
enthusiasm, gave gratifying promise
of the success of the venture.
Some of the best musical and dra-
matte talent in the city has been
selected and the cast will be an
nounced at a near date. The pro-
duction is under the direction Of the
Marlatt -Cargill Production Com
pany of LaSalle, Illinois. who so
successfully pleased the BelGing peo-
pie last year with "Maid Of the
Movies" ''Fads and Fancies" being
personally directed by Miss Elsie
V. Schweitzer, promises to be even
bigger and better than last year.
Monday evening there was gen
eral discussion of the plans and a
reading of the play, musical re-
vue of catchy lines and good music.
Rehearsals will continue daily from
now until the presentation Of the
play. They will be held in Hubbell
hall with various groups rehears-
ing for not more than a half hour
at a time. The time has been made
short in order not to interfere with
other activities of the players.
Mrs. Carrie Wilson, who is acting
as Talent Committee chairman, is
being ably supported by Miss Ray
nor and Mrs. Bert Rummler. Mr..
Will Haviland and Mrs. Efiie Fred
erick are the ones to consult on any
publicity or executive matter.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
HIGH GRIDDERS
JOURNEY TO PORT.
LAND FRIDAY
AFTER TWO WEEKS OF REST
COACH STEVENS MEN MEET
DOWN COUNTY TEAM

Coach Stevens High grid team is
rounding into something like mid
season shape in preparation for it's
game with the strong Portland team
FIJI ay Lack Of experience. is the
principal fear Of the Belding coach.
There is plenty of good line ma
terial. but few of the forwards have
had any experience in real games
except, Of course. the opening game
with Lake Odessa.
Mcclure is being turned into a
l!nesman and should prove TO be one
the most valuable men on the squad
before the end of the season. With
the experience of a few games ad-
ded TO his fight and aggressiveness
he should be hard to stop. Kelley,
the big guard, is back after few
days illness. Bailey was the only
man who failed to report last night,
but he is expected to be in shape for
the game. Saturday. Barring fur
ther iniur es or inelegibility, the
team will be in fairly good shape.
McNaughton, veteran tackle, is the
only man who is likely to be out of
the game because of injuries.
Most of this week will be spent in
defensive work in which the team
showed it's greatest weakness
against Lake Odessa. The expert
ence of the first game should work
marvels in the line, while the vet
eran backfield may be depended or
for its share of the work.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
LADIES LITERARY Ey-
CHANGE CLUB HELD
FIRST MEETING
MANY MEMBERS ATTENDED
AND UNIQUE PROGRAM WAS
PRESENTED AND ENJOYED

The L. l.. E. c. held their first
meeting of the year at the pleasant
country home of Mrs. w. H. Wilson
last Thursday afternoon, large
number Of members responding TO
roll call. The meeting opened with
an address by the new President,
Mrs. VIM Ward. Many good wish
es for the pres dent and the club
were eNte'i ed by the past presi-
dents
After the. regular business of the
club was disposed Of, the past pres
idents Of the club presented the
program for the afternoon, in the
form of graduating class, the
past presidents. garbed in old fash
ioned white gowns, relics of many
years past, being the sweet girl
graduates. The personnel of the
class and members given are as fol-
lows:
Rosetta Marian Whitney (Mrs. H.
A. Lamb) PresiC ent's address.
Lola Louise Peterson Mrs. w. A.
Lambertson) Salutatory.
Mary Louise Stone (Mrs. G.. F.
Smith Class History.
Mary Frances Stevens (Mrs. Mary
Barnes and Myrtle Amy Reed Mrs.
|. l.. Hubbel) Vocal duet.
Mary Ellen Riser (Mrs. Fred
SchlegeD Recitation.
Martha Maria Jones MRS. z. w.
Gooding) Class poem.
Teresa Adeline Bristol MRS. +.
w. Ranney) Piano solo.
Florence Estell Washbu1n, Class
Prophecy.
Carrie Dorcas Tallman (Mrs. w.
H. WILSON, Valed.ctory.
Blanche Pearl Roosevelt MRS.
VIM, Pollock Address, Pres. Board
of Education.
After the above program was rem
dered the class united in singing the
class song, composed by Tressa Ade-
line Bristol. who was also accom-
panist for all the musical numbers.
All the numbers were clever and full
of pep and together with the cos
tunes of the graduates were the
cause of much ninth among the
audience
The Ladies Literary Exchange
club was organized in 1895 and it
is fact worthy of mention that all
the past presidents are living. and
all in Belding. with the exception Of
one. Mrs. Pearl Pollock, who resides
in Cedar Springs.
! At the close of the delightful pro-
gram, the committee in charge serv-
ed fine supper.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
MANY TAKE CRYPTS
IN MAUSOLE LEUM.
BUILD NEXT SPRING
OWNERS AMALGAMATE IDEALS
OF PERMANANCE AND
BEAUTY IN STRUCTURE

With characteristic vim and ener-
gy the people of Belding, aided by
the city council and the River Ridge
Cemetery Association, have pushed
the mausoleum movement along to
a point where the construction Of
one Of these beautiful buildings is
now positively assured. Sixty-four
progressive families of Belding and
vicinity have made possible the erec-
tion of the mausoleum, and eighty
additional crypts have been added
to the original dimensions Of the
building, TO care for the needs of
those who have. not as yet been can
yassed
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
LOAN ASSOCIATION
BEGINS ISSUING
OF NEW STOCK
LARGER PAYMENTS FOR EACH
MONTH WILL MATURE STOCK
IN MUCH SHORTER TIME

Series No. 63, containing 60 shares
Of stock of the Belding Building and
Loan Association, matured October
first. The investors are now receiv-
ing their money in cash and the bor-
rowers are having their loans dis
charged. These sixty shares repre-
sent $6 $50 in cash now being paid
out to the share holders, of which,
$1.770 represents profits.
The BelCing Building and Loan
Association is rendering a valuable
service TO the people of this city in
aiding them to buy and build homes.
The primary purpose of this Asso-
citation is to promote home owner
ship. The man who owns his own
home is as rule a much better sat-
isfed sitizen than the man who
rents.
This Association has been doing
business for thirty-two years and
many of the people of Belding have
been able to pay for their homes
through this organization on easy
monthly payments. The Association
is under the supervis on of the Sec
retary of State and it is carefully
managed by a local board of direct
OIS VIM llC
men of this city. 1t offers an excep-
t'onally profitable and safe invest
ment for those who desire to deposit
their funds with the Association.
A new form of installment stock.
requiring monthly payments of $1.00
per share, is now being issued and
il is estimated that this stock will
mature in about six Years and nine
months. This shortens up the time
Of maturity. A good many people
have expressed their Cesire to have
some Of this form of stock.
The Association is still offering a
limited amount of Advance Payment
Stock. which they sell at 500 per
share and on which they pay five
percent interest per annum, the
splend investment for those who
desire to invest few hundred dol
lars in one sum. The splendid thing
about this stock is that it can be
withcraw ord narily, on short no.
tice without any d scount, together
with the accumulated interest.
Those who are making investments
n the Belding Building and Loan
Association are not only receiving
a splendid rate of interest on their
Investment, but they are also help
ing people to buy and build homes
and more people of this city should
take a. vantage of this opportunity.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
CONV|CIS ESCAPE AS
REFOR IN MATORY IS
WIPED OUT BY FIRE
SIX HUNDRED ARE KEPT WITH.
IN WALLS UNDER ARMED
GUARD FOLLOWING BLAZE

Fire of unknown origin totally de-
stroyed the warden's residence, cell
house and other main buildings of
the Michigan Reformatory, lonia,
about 10 o'clock this, Wednesday,
morning. Before the fire fighting ap-
paratus could be brought into play the
flames had gained such headway that
it was with difficulty that the rest
of the buildings were saved.
Two convicts succeeded in escap-
ing and were still at large accord
ing to the last information we were
able to get from lonia. About coo
other convicts were herded in the
walled enclosure Of the prison and
Governor Groesbeck had dispatched
company Of state constabulary to
the scene in order TO take all neces-
sray precautions tog uard them and,
who, unless tents and other equip
ment can be rushed to the place, will
in all likelihood stand chance of
sleeping in the open for a night OF
two. One convict is thought to have
perished in the flames.
Warden Thomas Burns is Of the
opinion that his force of men will
be able to cope with the situation
and that the state forces will not be
needed to do guard duty.
1t is thought that when a more
complete counting of noses is made
among the inmates of the prison, that
it will be found that more than two
escaped. 1t was also said that sew
eral men were being disciplined and
that they were in cells where they
could not get out and no one could get
in to let them out and they are sup.
posed to have either burned to death
or died from suffocation.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
A. n. Bedding Drives Through

A. ~ Beldipg, of Rockville, Conn,
arrived in his cty Thursday evening
having driven through in his car
With him were Mrs. +. +. Merck, of
Shelbourne Falls, Mass, and Miss
Hariett Maxwell, a sister Of Mrs
Fred Belding, of Rockville and who
is now visiting at the home of Har-
ry Leonard and family, at Grand
Rapids. Wr Marren, Mr.. Belongs
chauffeur was at his usual place at
the wheel. Mr.. Belding is taking a
great deal of interest in everything
which is gong on and this is his
second trip to Beldng this year. Mr.
Belding will undoubtedly return to
his home in the east the latter part
of this week.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
REMEMBER HER WHO STILL DREAMS OF THE HOME TowN

Scattered through the cities and
states are hundreds of former resi-
dents of tn community whose
hearts are still with US. Their in
terests and their homes are in the
far-away spot, but the fond recol-
lections are Of Belding and sur
rounding country.
Does mother, does father live in
the next state, or the next, or per-
haps away out there on the Pacific
coast? What so easy for them to
meet with the friends of old-the
folks they know best and love most
-as to take the home paper regu-
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
To Open New Shoe Store

Nate Rosenbaum, Of Kalamazoo,
has leased the east side of the Geo.
w. Thomas jewelry store ana will,
on Saturday, October Is, open up
the same with a full and complete
line of mems, womens and childrens
shoes and other footwear accessor-
les. Mr.. Rosenbaum has had a LOT
of experience in the shoe business
and will know well the needs of the
people of this vicinity in his hie
and will at all times strive to fill
their wants. He is a young man,
full of ambition and will without
question. make good IN the new field
which he has chosen. We welcome
him to BelGing.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

larly? Not copy now and then,
but a welcome visitor every week?
In your next letter, give them the
benefit of this suggestion; or, if you
like, send in a subscription for them
as a pre- Thanksgiving gift.
Is Bill or Joe or Mildred off there
in the crowded city where every one
is for himself and old Nick take the
h ndmost? The paper from home
REGULARLY EVERY WEEK will
be friend to him or her. 1t will
call to his minG the fireplace, the
scenes Of people and joys of child
hood, the better things of life. No
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

young man or young woman in the
city VII go far wrong who is a reg
ular reader of the news from the
home community
Come in and subscribe for the men
and women and the boys and girls
who have gone away from us, only
temporarily, we hope.
If you cannot subscribe; if you
think they would rather subscribe
themselves, send them a copy of this
paper with this editorial marked.
Or send us their names anc we will
take care of it for you.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Smith-LincoIn

We clip the following from the
Monday issue Of the Greenville Daily
Mss Clara Lincoln, Of this city were
united in marriage at Stanton, Sat-
urday forenoon. Rev. Mayhem read
the ceremony and Miss Lent Peck
and Louis Lincoln, brother of the
bride, attended the happy couple.
Miss Lincoln is one of our own pop
ular young ladies and has been a
school teacher for several terms. The
bride and groom are enjoying a hon
eymoon trip to Grand Rapids. De-
troit and other places of interest.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Recent =. O. Orders

Postmaster w. F. Bricker recent
ly received instructions from Wash
ington, ID. c.. to the effect that here
after instead of the rural carriers
coming to the post Office on holidays
and sorting mail and handing it out
to those of their patrons who, called
at the Office for it. they would not
need to report for duty at all and it
is the intention of the post Office 6e-
partment to entirely close the post
Office so far as the delivery of rural
mail is concerned on holidays. An
other recent ruling prohibits the
shipment by parcel post of the car
casses of Wild rabbits and other
game bearing animals and birds.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
q T. 6 Notice

BY special dispensation, the next
regular meeting of the Order OF
Eastern Star will be held on Mon
day evening at 1880 o'clock. There
will be initiatory work, with light
refreshments at the close. A good
attendance is desired.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

CITY Clerk Hoover says that Mon
day, October 10th will be the last day
on which taxes can be collected To-
cally and that after that date she
will have to return the amount Of all
unpaid taxes to the county treasurer
at Ionia, where they will be returned
against the property.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Auxiliary Meeting

All members of the Women's Aux
il'ary of the American Legion will
please meet at the hall Tuesday ev-
ening, Oct. Is at eight o'clock and
try and bring a new member. Elec-
tion of officers.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

Mrs. Nett'e Chlds and daughter,
Marjorie Castle and son, Richard,
spent Sunday in Shiloh at the home
of the formers daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Crane and family.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
To Give Pastor Recenfinn

Sunday school are invited to a re-
option to be given to their pastor and
wife in the church parlors, Friday
evening, October 7th.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

Jim Spencer has sold his farm
south and east of town to a Mr.. Stef-
fes, Of Byron Center and will hold
an auction soon. Watch for the adv.
in next weeks issue Of this paper.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Pythian Sisters Attention

The Pythian Sisters will give a
Halloween Fishing party at their
next meeting. Every lady bring a
friend. Further notice will be in
the next issue of the Banner-News.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Attention. Owls

All Owls are requested to come for
special work at our meeting which
will be held at 8:15 in NJ. w. hall
John Wallenburg, Pres.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

The Protestant churches will OPP
crate next sunday on central stand
ard time. Evening services at 600
and 700 p. m.
G.. "A. Osborne,
Sec Ministerial Assn.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05

The worst enemy of business is
the man who does u dishonesty.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Taxes To BE Returned

church community -. .$6,119
G. A. Osborne. pastor
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1921-07-29

secure repeal of Section Is of the
Esch- Cummins act, providing that
railroads be entitled to 5k per cent
on their book value and one-half of
one per cent return for betterment,
were passed by delegations repre-
senting farm bureau declarations of
IL central western states in closing
sessions here yesterday.
The conference was called to dig
cuss the relationship of the United
States Grain Growers, Inc, to the
farm bureaus; federal and state tax
alton, and reduced freight rates for
farm products. More than Is rep
from central western
states attended.
The representatives also went on
record as urging the American Farm
Bureau federation officials to bring
influence to bear on congress to sus-
tain, uphold and, if possible, grant
further powers to the federal trade
commission, and recommended estab-
lishment of a statistical and investi-
eating department for the facilitation
Of collecting data for the United
Farm Bureaus of the country.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1921-07-29
COMERTOWN
Ingvald Iverson was in town Satul

Ingvald Iverson was in town Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Brady were
shopping in town Saturday.
Isaac Symmes was in Comertown
on business Saturday. S.
Chas. Markham was business WIS
itor in Comertown Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivor johnson were in
Dooley Saturday.
Mrs. "A. c. Olson returned to Min
neapolis Friday after a three-weeks
visit with Mrs. Rose Gibson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Nee all were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Vossen
Sunday.
Jack Roach is breaking for G. Max
ham.
John Series was ia Comertown Sat-
urday on business.
E. S. Strand and Blaine Van Pelt
were business visitors here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex st. Arnaud were
shopping in town Saturday.
Mrs. M. E. Hooper and daughter,
Mrs. Nelson, were in town Saturday.
Mrs. John Series called on Mrs.
Rose Gibson Sunday.
Bert Putnam is helping Chas Owens
through haying.
Mr.! and. Mrs. Ted Joyce were shop
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Eer performed the ceremony. Mr..
Roman Borley and Miss Lucille Men
sing Of this city, attended them.
,lhe groom is very popular and has
2 host Of warm friends in city and
community, having for a number of
years held the position as assistant
cashier in the First State Bank. He
holds like position in the Farmers
State Bank at Bainville.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Wigmore who are among
the earliest pioneers Of this country,
known to the people here almost
from babyhood, a pleasant and es-
Unable young lady and all who
know her are warm friends.