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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
STAR THEAIER
TO GIVE Matinee
ON SATURDAY
PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED To-
WARD THE HOOVER EURO
PEAN RELIEF FUND

Manager John Parchem, of the
Star theatre says that in response
to an urgent telegram from Detroit
headquarters of the Hoover European
Relief Committee, he will give a
matinee at his theatre, Saturday af-
ternoon, the proceeds of which will
be donated to the Hoover relief fund.
The matinee will commence at three
o'clock.
While the matinee is one which
especially appeal to the children
Manager Parchem would like to see
every adult in the city present at
the show. The program will be fur
nished by the Hoover committee and
is supposed to be one which will tell
picture story of conditions in Eu-
rope. The price Of admission will
be six cents for children and fifteen
cents for adults and all should make
an effort to attend.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
BIG scAST OF
CHARACTERS IN
THE WISHING RING
MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA TO
BE STAGED IN THE OPERA
HOUSE NEXT WEEK

At the end of the first weeks re-
hearsals of the musical extravaganza
"The Wishing Ring" to be presented
by local talent at the Opera House
February 3rd and 4th, the cast has
been satisfactorily arranged and the
work is well under way.
Charming is the word that best
describes this production, and its ap-
peal is alike to all ages, all tastes
and inclinations. A cast of 125 is
required for the production ranging
from the finest tot in kindergarten,
through grammer and high school, to
men and women who will impersonate
dear old favorites as merry "King
Cole" and the Fussy old Lady that
lives in the shoe.
The comedy work, stage business
and dancing, delightful as they ap-
pear, are only incidental to a clever
story well told. Following is the
cast of characters:
Jean-Carolyn French.
Allen-Ruth Gregg.
Moonbeam-Hazel Sturgis.
Knave of Hearts-Spencer Smith.
s Mistress Mary-Elizabeth Raynor.
Mother Goose-Mrs. Carl Steele
Marjorie Daw-Louise Harding.
Tom Tom-Donald Cook.
Simple Simon-Wilbur Simons
The Pieman--Geo. James.
Geraldine. a mere mule,-Watkins
Ravell.
Mrs. Jack Spratt-Alvin Storey.
Mr.. Jack Spratt, Chas. Brown.
Kings Messenger-Clayton Knapp
Queen of Hearts-Aileen Arm
strong.
King of Hearts--Mr. Rookie.
King Cole-John Fuller.
Mother-Mrs. Byron Brown.
Bo Peep-Mrs. Clayton Knapp.
There are also many groups made
up of our most attractive young
ladies and gentlemen.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
BASKET FACTORY
MAKES ITS BEST
SH0W|MGLASTY YEAR
A. c. LOVER is REELECTED TO
HEAD AND MANAGE OLD
LOCAL CONCERN

A meeting of the stockholders of
the Belding Basket Company was
held at the company's Offices on
Thursday and q fine showing was
made to the stockholders present, in
the past year. Those present from
away were. D. M. Gerber, of Doug
las; C. N Gerer, of Freemont and
C. S. johnson, of the Michigan Trust
Company, at Grand Rapids, repre-
senting the Edward Chapple Estate.
The report made at the meeting
showed q fine lot Of business trans
acted last year. The company in
creased it's business more than $40,-
900 over 1919 and more than $780,
900 over 1918. The pay roll for 1920
reached the total of $4,000. The
amount of business done and the
money paid in labor being the lar
gest in the history of the company.
The election of officers resulted in
A. c. Loyer. who has managed the
concern since Mr.. Chapple's death,
being chosen as president, treasurer
and general manager. ID. M. Gerber
was chosen vice-president and G. s.
Johnson, of the Michigan Trust Co.,
secretary.
The outside stockholders express
ed themselves as being highly salts
fed with the way the business had
beeH conducted and paid great cre-
dit to Mr.. Loyer for his work during
the past year.
While the outlook for business at
this time is not as good as it was
a year ago, the factory is running
with a full force and conditions are
+bettering daily. al
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
AT Congregational Church

Many people who have not been in
the habit of attending church regu-
larly are mending their ways in this
regard and church attendance has
materially increased in the past few
months, this is especially noted at
the Congregational church, nearly
all the seats being occupied and ex-
ira seating provided with chairs.
Church goers are oblidged to come
early in order to get their favorite
seats. At the service Sunday morn
ing Rev. j. C. Clafiin gave most
excellent sermon, he was here in the
interest of Olivet college and during
the course Of his remarks gave a
brief history of the founding of the
college the part It has played in the
religious life of the state and nation
and of the duty of Congregational
ism to give il hearty and cordial sup
port not only in a financial way but
to send the boys and girls after their
high school graduation to that insti-
tuition for higher education and for
Christian citizenship.
The committee from the Sunday
school having in charge the program
for Washington and Lincoln even
ing are arranging to give us a most
interesting hour that none of us
should miss.
The Sunday school attendance last
Sunday was 157 with a collection Of
&l0.1o and several of our regular
members were out of town and a
number kept at home by whooping
cough.
The children of the kindergarten
will assemble in their own room for
the coming year and come in with
the regular school only for the clos
ing exercises. This is to give them
the time they were needing for their
work.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
claims Mooyies Bad Thing

A large number Of people, were
present at the Parent-Teacher club
meeting Tuesday evening in the High
school and an excellent program un-
der the direction of Mrs. Grace Strunk
was enjoyed. The discussion regard
ing the influences of the moving pic
ture show on the children brought
out the fact that it was generally
supposed that present day movies
were a poor thing for children to at
tend but that if they could be made
great educational element if pro-
perly managed with that end in view.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Got His Mbney Back Soon

Dale Hudnut lost a pocket book
containing $35.87, Saturday after
noon, somewhere on Main street. A
short time later Eli Witt, farmer
living south Of town, brought it in
to the Banner-News Office. Not five
minutes later, Mr.. Hudnut came in
to advertise his loss. After he had
described the pocket book and the
amount of money which it contained
we turned it over to him and he left
as a reward to Mr. Witt, one dol
lar bill Quick action, We'll say, re-
sulting from the fact that both men
took the proper course to be taken
in such cases.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Fashion Expert Coming

o, girls, she's coming to town. A
really, truly expert on fashions. Now
is your chance to get valuable hints
on latest fashions and how to reno
del your last season't suit. And have
you heard about the new color sche-
mes? Third rail blue, Rush hour
red, and Step lively green and 9TH
ers propounded in the inimitable
manner of Mrs. JAG Spratt, who is
not only authority on fashions but
controls her husband. Even at that
Mr.. Spratt in all his meekness, makes
things interesting by his superior
wit, who by the way is impersonated
by Chas. Brown and will be seen al
Opera House February and a.,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Took Exciting Trim

Egbert Honeywell, Is year old son
Of Mrs. M. Honeywell took an ex-
citing trip over the top or Ted Kings
engine f1ywheel, Thursday noon just
as preparations were being made to
shut down for dinner. The engine
was used in operating sawmill and
young Honeywell got caught in the
wheel with the result that he took a
short exciting ride and was thrown
to the ground on the opposite side of
the wheel, sustaining number of
bruises, scratches and general
shaking up. He is not anxious to re-
peat the experience.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Philathea Notes

Oh you Baracas get busy. The
Philatheas had an attendance of 20
last Sunday and enrolled two new
members. If you don't want Us to
take those extra chairs from your
room for our own use you'd better fill
them with your members every Sun
day.
A joint meeting of the Standerd
Bearers and Philatheas was held at
the home of Helen Hudson, Tuesday
evening. 1t was the Standard Bear
ers first meeting and we have twen-
ty two members but we wantr as
many as we can get. IL you can't
come you can give US your money.
It's only five cents month. Officers
are: Tia Pelon, President; Hazel Far
rand, Secretary; and Anna Hansen,
Treasurer. Come.
The Philatheas decided to pay ten
cents a month as class dues to meet
necessary expenses.
Dorothy Conant was elected Yell
Leader and we're going to have some
snappy yells. Get busy. all you Ba-
racas.
Marjorie Conner was elected re-
porter for Philatheas and Standard
Bearers. Come join our class.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
ANOTHER REAL ESTATE
FIRM LOCATES HERE

Fred A. Godfrey and John O'Har-
row, of Lowell, are putting in a
branch real estate ofice in Beldine
to handle all kinds Of property. They
have record of over q half million
dollars worth Of property in less than
two years in Lowell and promise the
same results for Belding.
Any one wishing quick action on
their property will do well to call At
the Office and list the same. OfIices
will be opened February 1st at the
corner Of Main and Bridge streets
over the Wortley Drug store in the
Offices formerly occupied by Mr.,
Hubbell and will be in charge Of
Edwin f. Bennett.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
New Millinery Firm

Mrs. Elgin w. Condor, of Smyrna
and Mrs. Orpha Luscombe have
formed copartnership and have op-
ened a millinery and dressmaking es-
tablishment at 116 south Bridge st.
i'm the store room formerly occupied
by E. f. Rummler as tailoring shop
Mrs. Condor is a dressmaker of
many years experience and knows
this part of the work, from start to
finish. A competent trimmer will
be engaged for the millinery depart-
ment and with the wide and favorable
acquaintance which the ladies have
their excellent location and general
prospects, it goes without saying
that they will meet with a splendid
degree of success.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Child Dies OF Poisoning

Joseph Donald Ladner, the two and
one-half year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clayton Ladner, living west of
Grattan, died at the home of his par
ents, Tuesday morning at six o'clock
following a short illness, which is
supposed to have been caused by
something. which he had eaten. The
funeral will be held Thursday morn
ing at nine O'Clock from the Parnell
Catholic church, Rev. FIR. ID. ]. Behan
officiating and burial will be made
in the cemetery there.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
NEW PROSECUTOR
STARTS WAR ON
IMMORTALITY
SAYS COUNTY MUST BE KEPT
AS SAFE PLACE TO REAR
OUR YOUNG GIRLS

Almost fresh from France, where
he served with the A.. Z. F. in the
war against the German hordes, Har-
ry H. Gemuend, newly installed
prosecuting attorney of Ionia coun-
ty, has declared himself in no uncer-
tain terms as having started a re-
lentless war on all forms of inde-
cency and immortality and already
has a number of cases started and
under way in the campaign which he
has started.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
WILL OPERATE
ONE OF A CHAIN
OF STORES HERE
VETERAN BUSINESS MAN, Az
TER 40 YEARS MEETING
PUBLIC, SELLS STORES

A deal was completed on Thursday
of last week whereby w. F. Bricker
for nearly half century connected
in one way or another with the bus
mess life of this city, disposed OF
his big double store variety and dry
goods at 103-105 West Main street
to N. f. Rhoton, of Columbia City
Indiana, owner of large business
there and also owner of three other
large stores which form chain and
are known as Rhoton's 5 and 10 cent
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
LONG TIME RESIDENT
DIED VERY SUDDENLY

Mrs. William Barton. who. has been
in i'll health the past few months,
died suddenly at her home on North
Bridge street, at 8 o'clock, last Sun
sy av9sS %sSsSs IN h:s sS e one sns s.
Mrs. J. n. Green, Of this city; and
two brothers; Charles Green Of South
Hampton, Ont, and J.: H. Green, Of
Gueleth, Ont, Canada. The fu
neral sesvices were held at the house
at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. George Osborne, pas
tor of the M. K. church. Interment
in River Ridge cemetery, the burial
services being conducted by Victoria
lodge No. so, D.. Of r.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

stores. The deal was completed on
Thursday and Mr.. Bricker gave pos
ession at once.
Forty-four years ago, w. F. Brick
er started out on a business career
in this city. Those forty-four years
have been interesting to Mr.. Brick
er. In them he has met the thick
and the thin periods with the spirit
which good business man and ci-
tizen should. They have been mark
ed with a practical working of the
golden rule-dealing with men as he
would be dealt with and in retiring
from his business our friend can feel
that he has, by his square dealings
and honesty, unconsciously built
himself monument which will stand
as long as he has acquaintance left.
His has always been the faculty of
making friends instead of enemies
and there are very few, if any, but
who could and are always ready and
glad to recommend him as one of the
splendid, honest business men of this
city. 1t is with reluctance that we
learn of his disposing of his busi-
ness.
| Mr.. Bricker still retains the owner
ship of the buildings and holds the
position of postmaster, his term run
ming for practically two years more.
Mr.. Rhoton, the new owner, of the
store has had 10 years business ex-
perience. He is still a young man
and has a number of young men as
sociated with him. He has been en-
inently successful and there is no
question but that he has made a wise
choice in acquiring the old establish
ed Bricker business.
The store will be under the man.
agement of Mr.. Leon Dicknow, of
Columbia City, Ind, who is here at
present, together with Mr.. Clarence
Eisamen. also of Columbia City,
completely rearranging the stock and
getting things ready for great clos
ing out sale, which is to start on
Saturday morning, January Goth at
ten o'clock, the stores being closed
the arrangements for the sale are
being made inside.
Commencing Saturday the big sale
is on and lasts for 15 days. All goods
not carried by the regular Rhoton
stores will be closed out and follow
ing this sale, the store will be closed
again and a general remodelling of
the interior will take place
i Mr.. Rhoton and his associates
promise the people of this community
and 10 cent store with variety
stock equal to any in the state and
we welcome them to Belding.
See their half page advertisement
on page four of this issue for genu-
inc old time bargains.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
ROYAL Neighbors Install

The r. N. A. at their last meet
ing installed the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Oracle-Ivah Emery.
V-Oracle-Jennie Saunders.
Chancellor-Mrs. J. H. Hudson.
Receiver-Libbie Tower.
Recorder-Katie Cook.
Marshall-Alta Jensen.
Inner Sent.-Nina Hicks.
Outer Sent.-Lillie Goodworth.
Mon.-Ivah Mumby.
PhyScian-Dr. Marjorie Orr.
Faith-Merle johnson.
Courage-Pearl Peterson.
Modesty-Cecil Fleck
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Burns.
Endurance-Nora Hanselman.
Mrs. Carrie Doyle actei as install.
ing officer and Grace Russell as Ger.
emonial marshall.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
M. T.. Church Services

10 a. m. devotional half hour, Err
nest Shawley, leader; 10:30 a. m
morning worship, subject: Steward.
ship and prayer; IL noon, Sunday
school, Elmer Harrington, Supt.;
p. M, Epworth League; z p. m, eve
we go?"; 7:30 p m, Tuesday and
Thursday prayer service. Coming
events Feb. a, $50 p. m. pot luck
supper, Yinger Juecenile Quartette
at 8 p. m. This concert is an unus-
ual attraction. Everybody wants to
hear them, so come early and get q
good seat. No charge for admission
A free will Offering will be taker
February 2, group meeting at Ionia
M. K. church for ministers and lay.
men, after noon and evening session
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

The stockholders Of the Red Apple
Inn Co. held meeting at Hotel Bel
ding on Thursday. Albin and Ar
thur johnson. of the Belding Foundry
Company are among the heavy
stockholders and officials of the con-
Germ.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Churches: /:
Provided For Undertaken In Will

3 G. FaIes, OF the Wicks-FaIes Co.
was called to Lowell last week to
prepare a body for burial. The de-
ceased, Mrs. Mary Ecker, 63 years
old, had made a provision that her
will be opened and read Immediately
upon her death and before the un-
dertaker was called. Upon opening
the will it was found that the lady
had stipulated that she wanted Mr..
Fales to be the undertaken in charge
of her funeral and he was called, ac-
cordingly.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Report OF East otisco Farmers Club

Report OF East OtiscO Farmers Club
The East Otisco Farmers club met
at the Congregational church Janu-
airy 9Th. There were fifty present. A
fine dinner was served at the church.
Mrs. Marie Johnson acted as hostess.
After the dinner w. II. Frazier, of
the M. A. c. gave a fine talk on
health, hygiene, ETC. Mr. Frazier is
Medical inspector of the Michigan
department of health. The rest of
the time was given over to a program
which all enjoyed. There will be no
meeting in February on account of
so much sickness.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

Prosecutor Gemuend states that
the automobile is one of tie modern
agents of the devil in the easy en-
ticing of young girls to places where
immoral minded men easily accom-
plish their purposes and leave their
victims, in a number of cases recent
ly brought to light, girls of tender
years, to continue on as derelicts and
wrecks upon the sea of life, men
ace to the health of society.
Prosecutor Gemuend says that he
has evidence that there have been
many cases within the county
within the last few weeks and he is
determined to wipe out the stain
which such conduct has placed on the
reputation of the community. Every
case in which there seems to be evil
dence of disregard Of the chastity of
girls of tender years will be vigor-
ously prosecuted, he says.
"If we are to close our eyes to the
situation as it appears we are shirk-
ing the first duty of the law the first
duty of decency," prosecutor Ge-
muend says. eff Ionia county is to
be kept a proper place in which to
rear our girls something must be
done to remove the dangers which
now are only too apparent.
att is the first duty of parents to
protect their children's name and
chastity. Yet many seem to have
| little regard for the companionship
of their offspring. They seem to
care little where the girls spend their
evenings or what kind of entertain
ment is provided for them.
Under such conditions girls will
go wrong, but the laws duty is to
remove some of the dangers of which
parents seem so Indifferent.
"It keeps the probate judge and
probation officer busy attending to
cases of delinquent children" In
many cases girls have been commit
ting wrong for many months before
it is found out. Young boys are of
ten found to be to blame in leading
their companions into delinquency,
but Prosecutor Gemuend hardly feels
that these boys should be prosecuted,
in the majority of cases. 1t is the
adult men whose ravages are consid-
cred in the light of henious crimes.
Vigorous prosecution and good stiff
sentences will tend to reduce this
class of crime and serve as examples
I'd the young boys, who perhaps are
often ignorant Of the laws, it is be-
lieved.
Floyd Pierson, a local young man,
has been implicated by the two young
girls now at the detention rooms at
the Ionia county jail. He has been
able to furnish bond and is at liberty.
Granda Greenhoe, of Ionia and Har-
old White, Of Grand Rapids, a mem
ber of. a well known orchestra are
also in the tolls, having been impli-
Gated by the same young girls. Scott
McRoberts and Wilbur Nevins are
held on charges preferred against
them by other young girls and num-
Der of other arrests are. expected and
some sensational developments are
looked for in the testimony which
will be brought out when the accused
men are brought to trial.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
SCHOOL NOTES
Our Ceremonial Count

On January gath the meeting was
set for and all were on hand to hear
about camp life, Miss Virgins, as
usual, started it off, but Pete inter
fered with a real loud cough.
Eva Spencer, candate by name
and Margaret Andrews, you've heard
of her fame,
Were brot to our camp fire, but
with this caution Disturb not oui
ire."
Dorothy made fudge--it was aw.
fully good and we voted it lovely, as
we all should.
limitations next meeting, Polly, Peg
and Eve. without thinking Of more
we decided to leave.
Tschtukwa Camp Fire.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
w CT II. Meeting

Regular meeting of the w. c. T. u.
will be held at the home of Mrs.
Henry Friedly, Friday, January 28,
at 2:30 p, m. Leader, Mrs. A. c.
Loyer. Topic, The Cigarette Evil.
A good attendance is desired.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
HOOVER RELIEF FUND
ADDED CONTRIBUTORS

In our last weeks issue and list of
names We omitted the names of G.. p.
Kimberly who contributed $40; H. j.
Connell, $5; II. A~Lamb, So.
Since that time the following have
contributed:
Mrs. Louise At White, $40.
Mrs. r. NJ. Wilson, SO.
Total to date $4,000.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

Services viii continue each evening
this week. The song service opens
UE anS evening nj Ser%en the subject as O viii
Satan and 1000 Years Peace. FRI
day evening. will the Jews Return
To Jerusalem !" Saturday evening,
as the End Near? What says the
Bible?" Sunday. evening, Way
marks to the Holy City" An illus
trated lecture on the prophecy of
the seventh chapter Of Daniel. Sab
bath school at 1000 a. m. Saturday
and Bible study at HOO. The
public are cordially invited to all the
services.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Officers OF G. A. X. Post

The following is list of the Off
GERS who were elected recently and
who will do their best for the G.. A.
r. during the ensuing year: p. c.,
F. r. Chase; S. ", B. +. Tower; j.
", ]. H. Godfrey; Adjt., w. R. Oids;
2. M, Ne. 2: l; c,B Berry; L. s T. Y. Re, r. G., G.
PSoIss P 1 " O. cSopfsi &C. Eli Hanks. Ras ms s. NJ Il s y
F. Tower; @. M. s., w. H. Eckler.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Fales Farm Sold

The Fales farm east of town, for
more than do years in possession of
the Fales family, has been sold to
Brinton f. Hall, who took the forty
acres adjoining his farm and H. b.
Bower, of Greenville, purchasing the
eighty acres on which the buildings
stood.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26
Had Chicken Dinner

The Rebekah Degree team Of Bel
ding were entertained at six o'clock
chicken dinner at Mrs Melvin Smiths
Saturday, January %. About twenA
ty-five ladies rode out there on Al
fred Moore's truck and all report a
delicious dinner and a royal good
time The evening was spent in
cracking jokes and listening to mu-
sic on the Victrola.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

Mrs. s. l.. Wright, representative
and the stockholders who own stock
in the Lowry Oil Corporation are
happy over the receipt of checks
mailed them in payment Of their reg
ular quarterly dividend.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1921-01-26

The Oakfeld Center Cleaners will
hold a Necktie Box Social at their
hall, January %, 1921. Entertain
ment and dancing after supper.
Come and have good time.