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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
SUFFocATED TO DEATH.
George Boyle the Victim of "A Cave In
Buried Under Several Tons of Earth.

bufieu Unuer severai Tons Oh rart"'
George Boyle came to his death sud.
denly Friday afternoon OF last week
in an excavation for sewer lead
ing from the Angel block TO the main
sewer in center of the street. He in
company with Samuel Meginley had
taken a contract from Mr.. Angel to
open the sewer and lay new drain
tile. Richard Carten was working with
them also in the ditch and they reach
ed the old drain pipe at the depth OF
eleven or twelve feet. Connection had
been made with the main sewer and
while Mr.. Boyle was engaged in laying
tile the earth began to give away. Mr..
Carten and Mr.. Meginley both saw the
break and gave the alarm TO get out OF
the sewer Carten was near the APP
proach and got out quickly. Meginley
gave spring upwards and was caught
up to his hips in the dirt but could not
extricate himself without assistance.
Boyle was completely buried under
several tons of the earth which had
caved in from the east side coming
against him with such force as to cause
suffocation in few minutes if his life
was not already crushed out. "A large
crowd was quickly attracted to the spot
and dozen willing hands with shovels
and picks worked hard to remove the
dirt from the entombed man. Fully
twenty minutes passed before he was
discovered nearly in an upright position
against the west side of the ditch. Drs.
Pinkham and Stanton as soon as his
head was uncovered made an eXamina-
tion and pronounced life extinct. His
body was taken into Holmes and Rob
insons vacant store and after a
coroner's jury was called by Justice
Lapham, summoned by +. +. Fales, to
view the remains, Undertaken Wilson
prepared them for burial. Boyle was
80 years old and came here with his
wife in May from Six Lakes. He was
a good workman and well thought of.
a brief service was held at the home of
the grief stricken wife by Elder Munger
Saturday and the remains taken to
near Charlotte for burial.
The coroner's jury was composed of
II. l.. Page Romano Robinson,
Eugene Moulton, DR.. Willard, Frank
Holmes and Geo. Hauck, who returned
a verdict that he came to his death by
suffocation, no blame being attributed
to any one. The accident is an un-
fortunate one and should serve a warn
ing to ditchers to be more cautious in
opening sewers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
NORTH SIDE NOTES.
Frank Wyeth and wife returned last
week from their visit.

Frank Wyeth and wife returned last
week from their visit.
Mrs. II. S. Tubbs, of Lansing, is a
guest at II. l.. Whitton's.
Miss Blanche Crib, of Portland,
was home visiting her parents over
Sunday.
Miss Lottie Johnson and parents Of
Bostwick were guests at III. N. Bush's,
Sunday.
ID. l.. VanBenschoten was in Grand
Ledge and Lansing yesterday on legal
business.
Bert Decator and wife, of Hudson
vile, have been guests of Frank and
Eugene Hudson.
Mrs. Con. Eddy is entertaining her
sisters, Misses Edith and Olive Chatta-
way of Petoskey.
Geo. w. Ellis and wife and Jas.
Granger and wife recreated at Pine
island lake, Tuesday.
Mrs. belong, who has been visiting
her sister Mrs. Carter, returned to
Grand Rapids, Tuesday.
Prof. John Crawford and wife left
Monday for Constantine. Miss Agnes
Spencer and Joe Crawford will go Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Ann Conklin, who has resided
here for about five years, left Monday
TO make her future home on farm in
Lapeer county. She has many friends
in the city who regret to lose her as
one of our citizens.
The North Side Mission Sunday
school will have a picnic on the lawn
opposite the meat market, Friday
night. 1t will be brilliantly illuminat-
ed and all North Siders are invited to
be present. Sixty-seven attended Sun
day-school last Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
HARDWARE & STORAGE

Stoves are stoves
OF course, whatever
their quality. Eggs
are, but who thinks
of using a fairly good
egg? Eggs must be
thoroughly good to
give satisfaction. So
must stokes. Gar
lands 7 are 9Th @
Worlds Best. y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Sunday afternoon Undersheriff Fales
was called to Smyrna by the report
that suspicious character was lurking
about the premises of several farmers
in that vicinity and acting very strange
y. On the farm of Fred Purdy he had
taken up quarters in an open field near
a large stone pile and when anyone
endeavored to approach, would flourish
a revolver. When Fales arrived and
arrested him he had come TO the house
and was watching game of croquet, he
was brought to the city and locked up.
He said his name was William Wells
and owned tin shop and small hard
ware store at 166 Ellsworth avenue,
in the city OF Grand Rapids, and
that he left there week before as
officers and gang were after him to
do him harm. Evidently the fellow
was little off his base from the effects
OF spree. He had about 800 in his
pockets. Mr.. Fales took him to Grand
Rapids Monday evening and turned
him over to his friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
Notice tn Teachers.

Regular teachers examination Aug.
Is and Is. Special examination Sept.
20 and 81. The following Is the pro-
gram of examinations
First day. morning-Arithmetic,
physics, civil government, geometry.
Afternoon-Geography, physiology,
general history, spelling, photography.
Second day, morning-Grammar
algebra, theory and art, reading
Afternoon-History, botany, school
law penmanship.
Those taking the second grade exam
ination may choose any two Of the fol-
lowing studies: Algebra, general
history botany or physics.
Teachers institute Aug. 10. Let
every teacher be present.
f. b. HALE, County Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
EVERYBODY COMING.
The Great Band Tournament Next Wednes-
day Will be n Hummer

day VIII be Hummer
There has been lots of hustling dur
ing the past two weeks by the local
committee in the way of advertising the
band convention which convenes here
next Wednesday, Large posters and
small bills have been sent out to all the
surrounding cities and towns and
country and every indication points to
a very large crowd Of people in the city
on that day. Twenty-one bands have
been solicited to be present and ninteen
have signified their intention of coming.
The hotels, restaurants and societies
are making preparations to feed the
people and there are no fears that
ample Accommodations will be provided.
The intention is TO make gala day of
the occasion and the committee are
urging the matter of decoration of
business places. 1t is hoped our bust
ness men will show their interest and
extend a hearty welcome to all by
making the city business places look
attractive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
c. c. 2. D., d. L. a. N. r. r.

There is great danger in neglecting
Collie, Cholera and similar complaints.
An absolutely prompt and safe cure is
found in DeWitt's Collie and Cholera
Cure. w. |. Benedict e. Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

f. =. Moon and wife, of Colorado,
are visiting his brother, +. A. Moon.
he has not been here in fourteen years.
Geo. w. French has moved the stock
of musical merchandise he recently
purchased of Mrs. Lockerby in Grand
Rapids to this city and will soon be a
permanent resident.
j. f. Watson and wife, of Cedar
Springs, were guests at Ii. l.. Pages
this week. Mr.. Watson's barber had
changed his looks so that many of his
most intimate friends did not recognize
him.
The Belongs won well played ball
game from Grand Ledge, Saturday.
Today they are trying conclusions with
the Ionia club at the latter place. |.
l.. Hubbell is now manager of the local
team.
Mrs. VIM. Batson returned to Big
Rapids, Tuesday, after couple of
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. A. ID.
jerks. The latter entertained Mrs.
w. d. Gould, of Grand Rrpids last
week also.
Sylvester Osborne can 60 few points
better on single bean stalk. He
pulled one from his field containing
81 well filled pods. Later-One re-
ported from the field of Eli Witt con-
tanning SO.
j. H. Harrington, of Freeport, Mich,
has been in the city few days, inter-
esting our citizens and farmers in the
matter of starting canning factory
here. Such an industry would be a
good thing.
Prof j. G.. VanWinkle was in Sparta
over Sunday to attend the funeral of
the murdered detective, Geo. w. Pow
ers He conducted the Masonic cere
monies and Geo. w. French was one of
the pail bearers.
The o. G. A. will hold a mellon
social at John Luick's on Pleasant
street, on Tuesday afternoon and even
ing, Sept. Bird. Price ten cents. Pro
gram between I and s o'clock, standard
time. Everybody invited.
The silk flag from Belding Bros,
displayed in the Woman's Building at
the Worlds Fair, will float in front of
the Deatsman block, Sept. 4th. SUI
pervisor Moon, of Otsco, granting the
request to the ladies of the Congrega-
tional church.
The receipts of the social given by
the Otisco Cemetery Association at the
residence of James Granger, were 1874
The Association desires that those who
can will prepare their lots in the GEM
etery for seeding, the association being
willing to furnish the seed.
Mr. Frank Cahill, of Cleveland, Ohio,
who is one of the leading operators in
silks in the United States, was a guest |
of the Richardson Silk Co., Friday and |
Saturday. Mr.. Cahill expressed him
self as being very much pleased with
Belding as city and will dobtlessu
visit us again.
Prof. j. b. Willard left Monday
on his return to Los Angeles,
Cal. At Ionia he met Hon. Spencer
J. Millard, Lieut.. Governor OF Gala
fornia, who accompanied him, the lat
ter who had been visiting in Michigan
having been called home on account of
the sickness of the governor whom it is
feared will not recover.
w. +. Bricker managed to combine
business with his pleasure trip to
Falls, running down TO Buffalo
and purchasing a part OF a manu-
facturer's bankrupt stock Of clothing,
which includes complete line made
for this falls trade. He says he recured
bargain and will give his customers
the benefit of it. Read his adv. else
where in this issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
WANT TO SEE SAGINAWY

Wont cost much if you go September
lst on the ID. l.. q n. special train ex-
cursion, which leave Bedding at 1880 IA.
m. and leave Saginaw at $3.50 p. IN.
Round trip rate 81 90
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
observation-disclosures
WHAT is GOING ON.

Friday, August 30.
Opera House-Gilbert Comic Opera Co.
Saturday, August 81.
Sp. ma. o. u. w.
Monday, September =.
1880 y. m.F. a A. M.
1880 p. NIX. q. II. NJ
Tuesday. September &.
SIP. nj. o. Foresters.
1880 p. nj q. %. +.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
CITY TAXES

City taxes are now due and may be
paid at any time. You save money by
paying them this month. Office at
Fisk Bangs drug store.
w. ID. DAY, City Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO SAGI-
NAV.

Want to go to Saginaw again? Last
time we had an excursion there it was
quite successful, so we think another
one Sunday, September 1st., will do
well. Rate will be Sl.00 and train will
leave Bedding at 1870 a. m. and arrive
at Saginaw at 100. Returning leave
Genesee Ave. at $50 p. m.
l.. Nj. FULLER,
Z. q, - II ~ -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Having received a new stock of mil
linery and more goods coming, the
ladies are invited to call and inspect
them, before purchasing elsewhere, at
Mrs. w. l.. Jackson's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

See the big stock of guitars and
small instruments at the City Music
Store and French says he is going to
sell them for 45c on the dollar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

e. II. Spencer has bought the
Spencer Il Lloyd stock of boots and
shoes and placed them on sale at re-
duced prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Karl's Glover Root, the great blood pur-
fer gives freshness and clearness to the
complexion and cures constipation, 20 cts,
so cts, $1.OO. Sold 10y w. |. Benedict ~
Co. On
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

FARMERS, we have some of those
California Russell potatoes left.
WILSON & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

G.. w. French has over $1,000 worth
of sheet music which he will sell ut
Strengthening prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

ANY one in want of wardrobe or
a china closet would save money by
enquiring at this Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

SEWING BY THE DAY: Call for
Miss Eta Southworth at Mrs. Mason's,
Liberty street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

We have seen many words of praise
in our exchanges for the Gilbert Opera
Co., in fact they seem to give universal
satisfaction wherever they appear.
Last weeks Traverse City Herald
says:
The four entertainments given by
the Gilbert Opera company at Stein
berg's Grand the last of the week were
very fine, and while Bert St. John and
Miss Georgia Tompkins are the bright,
particular stars, the entire company is
remarkable for good voices and fine
acting. While one does not look for
very deep acting in light opera, the
scene in the second act of the Chimes
OF Normandy where Hall Stevens, as
the miser, goes insane from fright, was
one of the strongest ever witnessed in
Traverse City, and held the audience
in breathless suspense.
AT Bedding Opera House, August 30.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

G. w. French has the agency for the
celebrated Chase Bros. pianos. None
better.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

There is one medicine that will cure
Immediately. We refer to DeWitt's
Collie and Cholera Cure for all summer
complaints. No delay, no disappoint-
ment, no failure.
w l. BENEDICT & Co
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

BARN For RENT, on Main ST. In
quire of w. Il. Hetherington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

A full line of school books and school
supplies just received at Wilder's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Get new hat trimmed in the latest
fashion at Mrs. w. l.. JacksOn's'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Full blood Irish setter for sale or
trade for bicycle. JAY RABY, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

The annual meeting OF the Ionia
Battalion soldiers and sailors will be
held at Portland Thursday, Sept 5th.
Hon. Washington Gardner will deliver
an address.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

A few secondhand school books
cheap. w. |. Benedict & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

have the town right for the Kitsel-
man woven wire fence machine, for
Otisco. Those wishing "A substantial
fence cheap should see it. Sample on
the farms of Geo. Devine, John Krupp
and NJ. Boss. For terms call on or
address, MARK BROWN, Otisco.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

The most pleasant little pills for
regulating the bowels, are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. Cure sick head
ache and constipation. Small pill,
small dose. w. /. Benedict q Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

New stock of millinery. All the
latest styles received at Mrs. w. l..
Jackson's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

French keeps strings for all kinds of
instruments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

A handsome oil stove to trade fol
wood. VIM. SPENCER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

School books w L. Benedict & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

Tablets. WI Benedict & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-08-29

BUSINESS LOCALS.
School books. w. |. Benedict & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10
NOTICE
OF settlement and Application
for Final Discharge.

Take notice that on the 18th day
of Dec, 1895, | will render a
final account of my acts and do.
ings as Administrator, with will
annexed, of the estate of ]. F.
Workman, deceased, in the Office
of Judge Of Probate for Lau
rens county at II o'clock A. M,
and on the same day will apply for
a-final discharge from my trust as
such Administrator.
All persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-
sent them on or before that day
proven and authenticated, or be for
ever barred.
A.. G.
Admir- with will annex. ;
Now IL, ISoS-4t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10
NO-gLGE
OF Settlement multiplication fS
Final Di1large.

Take notice .thaPn the I'd day pl
January, 1896, W will render a
ings as Executorbf the estate of
Narcisa M. Garhgton, decd, in
the Office Of JUDI of Probate for
Laurens county AFRO O'clock, AM,
and on the same by Will apply for
a final dischargifrom u trust
as such Executor
All persons having demands
against said estak will please pre-
sent them on oTbcfore that day
proven and aulenticated, or be
forever barred.
b. III. TKGUE,
A. A.
Executors.
Nov. 25. 1895At
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

With the intrinsic value of an Ameri-
lean silver dollar at fifty cents the gold
dollar worth intrinsically n hundred
cents Is the only standard OF value.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

The President does not care partic-
ularly about what kinds Of money we
have as currency but he is concerned
that the people handle such money as
may be redeemed at sight in coin
equal in actual value to the nominal
value of the currency.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

Congressman Strait and Latimer
are no longer to be black listed by the
Postmaster General and will be allowed
to control the appointments in their
Districts Tillman 10 In Washington.
Cleveland had better look out.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

The Columbia Register significantly
suggests that Senator Tillman will be
judtcious in the use of his pitchfork at
Washington. But what was he sent
there for?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

Nobody with good horse sense OBJ
jects to silver as part of the currency
OF the country. But every man of
horse sense wants o dollar which is
worth as much as any other dollar.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

The conservative press in the State
approve the work of the convention
All agree that there is too much work
Of Legislation. AS a rule the delegates
were guid{d by patriotic impulses
Partisan zSal and partisan passion here
and There sropt out. But this was ex-
ceptional, and the broadspirit govern
ing the great majority of the body pre-.
vented much hurtful legislation.
##*
The CONVENTION closed its delibera-
tions In q love-feast and all parties and
shades of opinion and all colors were
In good humor. All united In O testi-
monial OF good will to President Ev-
ans. A handsome gold watch was
given him4-this was In good taste--it
should not have been OF any baser
metal. IL ID esar that there is no long.
err n factional issues to divide the
White people. fractional lines are
gone.
In 1896 we shall have election year,
The Issues will be purely financial.
There should be no quarreling In this
state. However the state goes-as
ooes the national Democracy in Ma
lionel convention when the party has
spoken-she and ali her people owing
alIeg.aneA To the Democracy should
1stSbNJE J
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

If the stamp of the government can
add fifty cents to the value of a piece Of
then free coinage is right and
the minis should run day and night and
their capacity be many times multi
piled.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

Gov Evans has respitod Wash
Oweus, (Hho was to have been hanged
last friday until the I'd Friday In
FEBRUARY next. He was convicted of
murder nearly twelve months ago.
Some centuries back by the mouth OF
the Lord Hamlet, something was said
OF the ills that flesh is heir to and among
them pr minentIy eatalogued-"the
Claws delay"
The convention adjourned SINE DIE
at % & ! minutes past 4 o'clock p. NJ
on Wednesday last having adopted the
instrument as a whole by a vote Of 116
tot. Originally the body consisted of
100; three had died since its organiza-
tion and SO there were thirty-four not
voting.
AS will be seen elsewhere the Clinton
Cotton Mill enterprise is q fixture. The
project is taking shape and there's
nothing to do now but move forward
and build the factory. Take care, Lau-
rens, Clinton is coming.-Clinton Ga
zette.
Precisely as we expected and as the
ADVERTISER prophesied. And the AD-
vERTIsER rejoices with great joy. And
in a little while Cross Hill, Mountville,
Gray Court, Waterloo, High Point,
Lanfords, Ora, Thomas and Madden
will follow on the heels OF Clinton.
~
A. j.. McElrath. killed a wild goose
In the river near town yesterday 1t
weighed 18 pounds aud measured seven
feet from tip to tip,-Piedmont cores
pondence State.
The constitutional convention declin-
ing to adopt the female suffrage clause
did a bit of execution in this line.
The Atlanta journal hammers
Senator TilIman and Gov. Evans for
their speeches at Atlanta. All right.
Giants can stand %battering rams. When
you have $4,000 to hurrah for you and
1900 melish at your back, you will pay
small attention to the paper bullets of
q newspaper.
*.*
II the government stamps q piece
of silver as big as q ten cen piece as q
dollar and it is redeemable in a gold
dollar worth m hundred cents then a
dime may be made to pass for a dollar.
But do you believe it and are you will
ing to so accept it?
&k4
II the stamp of the government "a
add fifty cents to the value Of a piece Of
silver, then free coinage is right and
the minis should run day and night and
their capacity be many times multi
piled.
*x*
fractional lines gone as to the white
people in this State, surely the people
will not fall ont on tho o,,oot;on of tho
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

Senators Tillman aud Irby occupy
seats widely separated in the Senate
Chamber.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10
hoed'8 Pills are purely vegetable, per.
SectIy harmless. ALWAYS reliable and benefciaL
Notice
W Settlement and APpAcation
foy FsnaI DISCHARGE.

Take notice that on the 9th day
OF Jan, 1896, / will render a final
account of my acts and doings as
Executor of the estate of Mary
=. Lyles, deceased, in the Office OF
Judge of Probate, for Laurens coun.
ty at II o'clock A. M, and on the
same day will apply for a final dis.
charge from my trust as such Elk.
ecutor.
AL persons having demands
against said estate will please pre-
sent them on or before that day
proven and authenticated, or be for
ever barred.
@. w. DUyALL,
Dec. Cd, t8o5.-dt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-12-10

W DHe ~ JO/ !" %fC" COH/Etp
from boy1joHs 81 SB@1lan-
dhNg;, UnioR, Lan.c0S
and GrccNp4Wc Comliics
We will ask the Legislature at los
next session to lay OF II new county to
be known as LnoreC county, with Wood
run as its county scat with the follow
ing boundaries; Beginning at or near
Pelham Factory and running thence
to the Union county line at or near
West Springs; thence to Enorcc river
TO Il point ut or near where tho town
ship line between Jacks and Scuitio-
town township OF Laurens county strike
said river; thence mp said river to
whore Buckhead Greek empitics into
said river; thence up said creek to
Pleasant Mound; thence to q point in
the G~reenyiile line one mile cast Of
Fountain Inn; thence q straight line
to beginning corner.
j. b. KILGORE,
w. S. GRAY,
s.. O. BRoCKMAN,
Il. II. PEARSON,
H., O. WoFFoRD,
S.. NJ. PILGRAM,
Committee for Petitioners,