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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09
sand Lake Suffers a Heavy Fire.

Every business place and many resi-
dences were wiped off the earth by
fire at Sand Lake. The fire started,
probably from spark from j: f.
Goul's lumber mill, in the livery barn
of Alfred Giddings. 1t was but a
moment when the hotel and adjacent
stores were in flames, with no possible
means of checking the fire. Many
people were homeless and without
shelter for the night. The loss will
run up to about $1,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Sponges, slate and slate pencils are
no longer allowed in the public schools
Of Cambridge. Mass. Paper, pens, and
pencils have been substituted.
The most densely settled state is
Rhode Island, and the second Massa-
chusetts. The former has 1854 inhabi-
tants to the square mile. and the latter
27S,4S.
number OF families from Chippewa
and Eau Claire counties, Wis, have
selected a site, and are to establish a
colony about 100 miles from New Or
leans.
The Canadian customs department
has decided that electricity generated
on the American side of Niagara falls
and conducted by wires to the Canadian
side must pay duty of 20 per cent, as
an unenumerated article.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

At Henderson, Ill, Fred Conkhite
was killed by lightning during a storm,
and at East Prairie, ILL.,, Herman
Spandikow and his son met the same
fate.
James Herbert, clerk, killed his
wife by cutting her throat with razor
at New York City. Then he fled from
the house and his body was hauled
out of East river with the throat cut.
jealousy was the cause of the double
tragedy.
News has been received from Kodiak
island, Alaska, on the steamer Alki,
that the steamer George Il. White, of
Seattle, was wrecked in a gale on
April IA. Seventeen of the crew were
either drowned or frozen to death.
Eight reached shore.
cloudburst at Harrington, Kas.
converted Lime creek into raging
torrent, and houses, horses, cattle and
hogs were swept down stream. The
house of Samuel McManus was also
carried away and wrecked by striking
n bridge, and Mrs. McManus was
drowned.
The steamer n. X. Fairbank, from
Chicago to Ogdensburg, with 5O,OOt
bushels of corn, ran ashore on Nor
gan's Point, nine miles west of Port
Colborne, Ont. The boat caught fire
and was burned up. The vessel was
valued at $50, 900 and the cargo about
the same, and both were insured. She
was owned by j. w. Moore, of Cleve
land.
II is stated, upon what seems to bt
pretty good authority, that Secretary
IGresham has been offered the presi
ldency of the Pullman Palace Car com
many. and has an inclination to accept
the position. The salary, of course
would be much better than that he II
receiving at the present time, and i
need create no surprise il Mr.. Pullman
lretires and Gresham is elected to sue
coed him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Results OF German inquiry prove
that overhead wires tend to reduce the
violence Of thunderstorms and lessen
the danger from lightning. Cases OF
damages from lightning were about
FIVE times as numerous in places with
out telephone systems as in those hav-
ing them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Queen Victoria has sixty pianos in
her different residences. The prob
able reason for this is that she has
been taking music lessons and prac-
ticing so much that the neighbors
have uotified the police.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Impiety is the greatest OF indiscretions.-
Rivarol.
Nothing is certain but death and taxes
Franklin.
You leave the setting to court the rising sun.
-Tiberius.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

The Ripple house, a hotel and saloon
at Broad Ripple, a suburb of Indian
apolis, was wrecked by a natural gas
,explosion. Four men were fatally
burned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Mura Kahn evidently Us misnomer'
So far as whipping the ESn 1on
cerned it is quite eyidenS sna1s> MN
can't.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Everyone would amount to more n
he would cut off more frills. A man
can't be a success If he attempts too
high a polish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

III the Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and weltried remedy, hEs
wISs1ow,s SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

FL. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o., Proprs. OF
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer tl0O reward for any
case OF catarrh that can not be cureu Dy takins
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for testimonials,
free. Sold b- Druggists, zoe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09
Don't tobacco suit or Smoke Your Life Ava

Don't Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Ava
Is the truthful, startling title OF book about
No.To-Bac, the harmless, guaranteed ooacco
habit cure that braces up nicotiniLed nerves,
eliminates the nicotine poison, makes weak
men gain strength, vigor, and manhood You
run no physical or financial risk, as MOTTO bac
is sold by Druggists everywhere, under guar
antee TO cure or money refunded Book free.
Al Sterling Remedy Co. IF, New York or Chicago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves tho
most obstinate coughs.-kev. ID. BUCHAUkL-
LER, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. "a o.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09
Forged notes.-the anvil chorus.

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted TO money refunded. ASK yoU
druggist for it. Price is cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09
Night ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Goes Cough Balsam
Ia the Oldest and best IL will break Cold quicker
than any thing else. 1t lis always reliable. TryiI
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

An after dinner speech-"Pie or pudding"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

In peace prepare for war.-washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Mothers appreciate the good work
Of Parker's Ginger Tonic, with its reviving
lualities-a boon TO the pain-stricken, sleep
less and nervous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

A mans house is his castle.-Coke.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09
DR.. PIERCE'S
FAVO2ITE
PRESCRIPTION
FOR
WEAK WOMEN.

On first introducing this world-famed meti-
cine to the afflicted, and for many years there
after, IL was sold under Positive Guarantee
of giving entire satisfaction in every case for
which il is recommended. So uniformly sue
cessful did II prove in curing the diseases, de-
rangements and weaknesses of women that
claims for the return Of money paid for II were
exceedingly rare Since its manufacturers can
now point TO thousa nds of noted cures effected
by II in every part Of the land, they believe its
past record a sufficient guarantee Of its great
value as a curative agent therefore, they 1os0
rest its claims to the confidence Of the afflicted
solely upon that record. BY all medicine dealers
When Answering Advertisements Please
Mention This Paper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

I will die in the last ditch.-willam Of
Orange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

Free trade is not principle; it is an expedi-
ent-Beaconsteld
Gravity is only the bark OF VISIONS trees
but it preserves it-Confucius.
OF all vices drinking is the most incompatible
with greatness-Walter Scott.
/ can drive a coach and six through every aee
OF parliament-DanielO 'ConneL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1895-05-09

When you come to realize
that your corns are gone. and no more pain,
how grateful you feel All the work OF
Hindercorns, l5c.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
BEAUMONT BUDGET.
school board Considered Various
Mntters-Abolition Petition.

Beaumont, Texas, September lo--rhq
city school board met in regular session
last night with Mayor Ives presiding and
all members OF the board, except Mr.. II.
iecht. present.
Tho secretary announced that certili-
Gates OF all teachers had boon placed in
his hands except the certificate OF Pref,
]. II. Collin, principal Of the eolored
school, and a, b. Thomas teacher n tho
polored school.
A communication from Professor Golhn
was read 1t SGT forth that he had ioithsr
lost or misplaced his certificate and prom
ised that IL the board would allow him
10 continue his duties for thirty dayn
md his certificate was not found he would
20 before the local examining board aud
stand examination for a now one. Tho
board accepted the proposition. The GER
tinoate OF A. d. Thomas was reported
lost
Reports were read showing that certain
repairs had been made 10 school houses
and that jani,ors and scavengers had been
employed for the term.
on motion. Mayor Ives was Instructed TO
borrow $500 on ninety days to pay teach
ers their September salaries.
Superintendent Dolin submittadH. roport
showing that s7s scholars were enrolled
IN the white schools during the first week
this term, against SCI the same ulne last
term. In tho colored school. fs6 against
.is last term He also recommended the
cnnployrnent Of another tearier IN tho
North END school for various re1scns and
tsked instructions as to what extent
refractory scholars could be punishsa.
In the matter OF another teacher tho
board deferred action urtil tho oetobor
meeting, and on motion teachers were In
structsd 10 chastise scholars with q
switch for persistent mlsbehavior and Il
this failed to have the proper effect to
suspend subject to approval by thu
board.
The report OF Treasurer E0ryell for
August was read It showed that ssn.o5
had been received. $3.50 % paid out. lsav-
ing s5ss.ss In the treasury
The board then adjourned
The Gull. Beaumont and Kansns city
railway announces an excursion from all
stations on It's line 20 calvchtnn Saturday
at - for the round trip. This train Will
make connection with the Southern
Pacific IN this city.
The Texas Tram and Lumber compzny's
mill has been shut down today and yes
terdny while a large force u mon are
making steam connections with the big
lumber sorter This machine has jusi
been completed and when put ia operation
Il IS expected TO do tho work or about
twenty-alx men.
The petition 10 abolish the corporation
contAinlnE the sgnaturef NJ 1903 tax ray
ers has been presented 20 County Judge
Gray. but the Judge viii not order an
election Until fully advised Of 'he law
providing for such action passed W the
last legislature. County Attorney Wheat
has written the attorney general and
should receive an answer tomorrow
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

you" in your letters to the fairest OF the
sex, temporarily ut the seashofc. She
may take -siy on your loneliness ana
COME home.
Tha, a second vie Is act riaased WITH
the presence or a iork OF the hair OF
number one" IN your watch chain lociSet.
That It is very bad taste 10 read mother.
in-law Jokes TO your wife Remember that
Your mother Is her mo;her-in-law.
That you should never shirlt The trouble
aud expense OF taking the family Into
the country whenever YOU have chance.
That your wife can giye you three
points IN Eaine Of fivo when Il comes
to dealing with the butcher and the green
grocer.
That telephone messages arr cheap. and
your wife 10 entitled to notice when you
intend bringing friend home to dinner.
That perfuinery or grease should never
be rubbed into the hair, IL you think
your hair needs gfeasinS, 30 and REQ a
doctor.
THAT some men achieve good wives
othern acquire them. and some have them
thrust upon them; this is also true OF
bad wives.
THAT there are thousands who think
they have n right TO come heme when they
Ike and spend their money Glow they
like.
That It ia well TO look carefully In your
pockets for thcatcr scat stubs on the
nights that you have been "salancins the
books
That an excellent remedy to correct that
ehiour, nervous, coated tongue condition
h vichy with ammonia and bicarbonatc OF
soda.
That the truly happy man Is the fellow
who enjoys his own wlfe's society as
much as he would II sac vas some other
follows wife.
That II ia lust as well after slammlug
tho door ana prano!nE out Of the hcgse
to go hack IN a few minutes and leave
the house like a gentleman,
That II ~ bad plan 10 gloofully tell OF
your boyltood's rascnilty white your chill
dren are sitting around They will never
be able to understand why you want 20
whale Them for doing the same things
that now seem so funny 10 you.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Fayetteville. September io.-weather
hot and dry, and temperature close TO
100 degrees In the shade.
Temple, September 1O.--Tho want OF
good rain is badly felt Just now, as els
terms, tanks, etc, are going dry. II has
not rained general rain in this county in
I'VE months.
Cedar Bayou, September s.--More corn
has been raised at this place this year
than was ever known before. Farmers
arc iubIlant over such an abundant a
yield The crop has all been gathered.
Cotton has not done so well worms anu
rust have reduced the crop to about one
half,
AIllllcan. September I0.-The weather iF
dry and hot and rain Is badly needed.
Cotton has quit putting on fruit On
Peach creek the boil worm is doing
great deal OF damage. Owing to the
drouth and worms the cotton crop in this
portion Of the county will be cut off at
least two-thlrdH.
san Augustine, September 9.--slnce the
last crop report The Post correspondent
has seen many people from all parts OF
this county. district court being in session.
and has made careful inquiry about crops.
II Is proved from answers TO questions
that the last estimate was not too small
that is the crop is cut off at least ~
per cent by army worms. boil worms,
sharpshooters and dry weather. Rain, is
badly needed now on potatoes. turnlps
ard sugar cane. A very large per cent
OF seed cane and all stubble was lost last
winter by freezes and the acreage Is
email this season and II It continues dry,
the crop will not be more than half
crop.
Zapp, September g.-No rain yet. stili
dry and hot; rain would do little good
now, ns It would be too late for planting
and to start top crop On cotton. How
ever II rain does not come soon the bolls
can not possibly mature and cotton VIII
ali be picked IN nve or six weeks. Pros
poets OF a top crop already COMO BY the
board. Yield OF lint much smaller than
other years on account OF dry weather
and premature opening of hollis. A good
reliable farmer stated that when he takes
800 pounds OF seed cotton to the Sin this
wear. he will not get more than he ala
from 1900 pounds in 1894. Black land is
cracked everywhere In the fields and II
would take six hours rain to I'LL the
cracks. In previous years good soaking
rains have fallen between August ana
September 1. No sweet potatoes TO be had
here yet and they will be scarce.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

mond water works met last nisht and
eiec,ed board OF directors for tho Water
Works company. The board ia oomposed
OF the following gentlemen. c. A. ncsslcy
J. NJ Moore A. Myers. j. T. Dyer, H.
LEI Eckman. A. a. Bailcy, IL II. Ransom
The site for tie standpipc, engine room,
etc., was secured from II. Leo Eokman,
deed TO be Transferred as soon as charter.
which has been applied for. arrives. A
committee was appointed TO 20 before the
commissioners court. which h in srssin,,
and ask for franchise. which viii lie
granted at once A measlng OF the d.
reetors Is called for this e., ening 10 de-
visn Ways and means OF putting IA tho
well at once, The Water Works COM
pehy means business and Richmond viii
have water in the near future.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Besville. Texas, September lV-L IL
wIttbecken. a prosperous German farmer
,ivinr four miles east OF town, died sud
dsnly Yesterday. the circumstances Of MS
death pointing strongly 70 suicide De
ceased was in the field at work with
hls wife and siepsen until about II o'clock
when he went to the house. His VIE
want 10 the house q half hour later and
found him on the bed In dying eoh1i-
lion: GONE strychnine was spilled eboui
tia room. Justice Sam jack. Deputy
John Wilson. Jr., and County Physiish
DR.. l.. e. Parr went our 70 ho.u W
t,nusst hut ar yet the coroner has not
rendsrra n verdict. The remains were
shinped 10 schulenberg for interment on
this mornings train.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
COTTON RECEIPTS.

Fays.isyilic, September i0.-cotton Ia
coming In lively and selling ut cents.
Lunns. September fo-cotton II coming
In slowly, and 1t 10 reported that the
ftrmefs Of Caldwell. Hays. Gonzales aud
Guaaaiups oeuntiss will bank tho staple
fer u rise.
Tornpls. ssntemher io,-Ysatcrday cot
ton tsok a sstcss upward tarn and thu
Iooai buyers nsid 10 osn,0 moro than the
alosizr prico per hundred Saturday. The
receibs for the season area WaEen re-
oaipts. 11tts railroad receipts. sois. Total.
coiytr 2to3: railroad repesipta. 2otR Total,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

thought Morrison was Killed. for three
days after the fight.
AN theae elcuienta OF atrcna,n IN Nor
flaon appeal TO Ilill. AMI my Leiicf ia
you'll md the New York senator On his
side, firmly expect 10 SEQ Morrison thr
who believe II the best nomination that
could be made.' wv
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
TINE DEATH roll,


zapp. Texas. September 9,.-ThB little
village was thrown into rnrrowfui MOOD
last Saturday evening by tho news OF thu
death OF Miss Martha aeharnbore, an eS-
ceedingly bright young lady. aged &c years,
She was laid 10 roat IN tho Cemetery NJ
Shelby, Texas, HunL-y afternoon. she
was daughter OF Mr., and Mira. George
SeharnbarE OF this place
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Jacksonville. Texas, September o.--ceo'
Thompson made on assault upon Dr. y.
x Britain with a pistol. firing one sn9t
that struck the table on which brltulin
Vas eating dinner. ofiieers ntsrierea az
ss,ter On George, attempted to draw
nis,oi TO assault DR.. Britain, but was
prevented. 80 ..,
DR. ]. X. Britain was under arrest
charged with rape. and held for prclifn-
$3.50 examination. l. II Thompron Is
IN father aud Georse THOMPSON tns
brother az the Gin on whom me siisi'ea
rape was made.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Beovllle. Texas. September i0,--onc OF
the most popular young couples IN South
west Texas were married here In the
Methodist church last evening AZ 0 o'clock.
Mr., j. u. Franklin aud Miss Minnie
Thompson wero the contracting parties
and the ceremony was performed by rev.
John s. Gillett, tho veteran West Texas
divine. The church was decorated ns never
before. and the crowd OF visiting friends
gathered to witness the nuptisls was larG-
er than ever before assembled there.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Palestine. Texas. September 9.--AIarriod
at tho Episcopal church yesterday, air.
Edward Womaek Of l'lkhart and Miss
Matte Ewing of Jacksonville, Rev. x.
y. Stewart officiating. The bridal party
left on the o'clock train FOR Jacksonville
TO reside temporarily.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Galveston. rcxsa, September io.-Yam
Bryce. wen known machlnnt OF thls
city, died tonight ~ $50 o'clock at his
residence on Broadway. between Twenty.
eighth and Twenty-ninth siVsts. lilo
WAS e years old aud was formerly om-
ploysd at Alta Iona. The funeral will
occur tomorrow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Phleatine. Texas. September q,--Nirs. NJ.
Doutht. wife Of Mr.. Marion y. Douthit.
died Friday at her home four miles south
east OF Palestine, Deceased was q meme
Der OF tho Methodist church. sho leaves
husband and four cnituren
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Clear Creek, Texas. September s-Ths.
for preparing and planting fan crops and
gardens. There have bscn large patches
Of stra,sbefriss planted and more land pre-
pettd for planting IA September. All crops
that have been gathered yielded rstis-
rRotoriiy and thu cotton crop IL much
better than thought 10 DO ono month
AFRO.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
IsnI,rIln IInInrnfrI.

Beeyillo. Texae. September lo.--Thc re-
mains OF the htue daughter, Isabella. Of
Mr. and Mrs. " Htldentels. reached heru
from ssitiilo. Mexiso, accompanied by the
Rrlef-stricken family. and were inferred
In the Deevine Cemetery last evening.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

He tod her that for her dear rake
He'd climb tho norntaius high,
Or plianre in.o the oceanB Depths
n need w. gladly die.
lie did not. though. say he'd be kickeA
Tlat WASN'T IN hta BID.
So when he hsard her fathers Hthp
lie grabbed hislha and slid.
--kanaaa CITY Journal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

packed and ready to start as soon as
receive a favorable answer. l can carry
my canary and parasoi In my bRna.
NIus truly Al ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
IIrnr, Mrl.l,n

Stafford. Texas, September lp-,Judgc
Henry Wycho, rathor-in-law OF Dr. Paul
Conson. died last night 1t SIS. lie was
buried at Richmond today.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12
arsRL-Voit.

Fayetteville. Texaa. kSptAmber io.--Msr-
RED. tedhy. Charles orrak to Aiiss Mary
Ann Volt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-09-12

Manufacturers Rhcord.
'fhe Houston Cotton Exchanss claims
that thsir city ~ nov the largest interior
cotton market IN the world. The reocipri
FOR the acaron lust closed were lsV1,sA
bales,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1895-04-18
The State of Nevada Sends Greeting
to DAVE JONES:

You are hereby required to appear 10 an action
commenced against you as defendant by Jessie
Jones as plaintiff, in the Fourth District Court Of
the s ate OF Nevada, Lincoln County. at the town
OF Phoebe, and answer the complaint therein
which is on file with the Clerk of said Court tn
in ten days after the service on you of this Sum-
mons exclusive Of the day Of service If served In
said County, or twenty days ii served out of said
County, but within this District, and In all other
cases forty days; or Judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the prayer Of said
complaint.
The said action is brought to recover Judgment
against you, the said defendant for the absolute
dissolution of the bonds of matrimony now exist
ing between you and said plaintiff on the grounds
that you have willfully abandoned and deserted
the said plaintiff for more than year last past and
have neglected and refused to furnish her with the
common necessaIies Of life for more than year
last past, and that such neglect was not
on account Of poverty which could not he avoided
by ordinary industry. All OF which more fully
appears from the complaint on file in the Office Of
the CLERK of said Court.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail tc
appear and answer the said complaint as above re-
CURED, the said plaintiff will apply to said Cour
for the relief demanded In said complaint Ii
testimony whereof, 1, Geo. 9. Sawyer have here
unto set my hand this LIST day of April, A. D. 1895
GEO. s. SAWYER. Attorney for Plaintiff.