Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-07-23

He borrowed F. A. Palmer's horse and
buggy and came to town, being some
what thirsty Jess gets as dry as a fish
quite frequently began to quench his
thirst with something stronger than
water and more costly. 1t was neces-
sary for him to have more money In
order to allay his raging thirst, so he
Invested the horse of Mr.. Palmer s
harness and sold it to Mr.. Kingsley
for three dollars. When he heard Pal
mer was after him he skipped out and
has not been seen since. Palmer re-
covered the property.
1t is in the power OF every man to
help or to hinder by word every one
Of his acquaintances. II you see that
don't dishearten him still more by a
sneering word. Everyone has his
trials and troubles that others know
naught Of. Encourage him IL you
know that he is doing his best, although
that best may be only mediocre. Help
him If you can. There are too many
pessimists in the world already. We
all have days when we are tired OF
everything and a cheerful word and
smile at such times will tighten the
burden wonderfully.
Clarence A. Williams yesterday filed
in the Kent Co. circuit court bill OF
execution against Henry p. Whipple,
Myria Whipple and Frank l.. Whipple.
December 20, 1895, he secured in the
circuit court verdict against Henry
p. Whipple for $l,095.l0. Since that
time Whipple has decided to his wife a
one-half interest in land in Oakland
county, and to Frank f. Whipple, his
son, lot one of block five, lots three,
eight and nine OF block two of Ray
mond's Park addition, which transfers,
it is alleged, were made to defeat
creditors.
Hon. James O'Donnell of Jackson,
editor Of the Jackson Citizen, is can
didate for governor on the Republican
ticket Mr.. O'Donnell is strong man
and would make an excellent executive,
is very popular with the people and Is
able and talented. He says: Most
men who want office say their friends
want them to run. say / want my
friends to help me, and so don't see
any need of denying that l am a can
didate. | want to be governor of Mich
igan and expect to be nominated and
elected"
Mr.. Y. Suyn of Chicago connected
with the Bedding Bros. as an employee
in their embroidery department, has
been in the city several days visiting
the silk mills. He is an intelligent
young Japanese from Kobe, Japan,
having come to this country five years
ago at which time he could not speak
our language. He now talks it fluently
and his knowledge of his native coun-
try and also of current events makes
it interesting to converse with him.
Henry Humphrey returned from
Lansing Saturday and is now very busy
with the Bedding Building and Loan
books preparing to issue the annual
statement soon, which he states will
show the association affairs in fine con-
dition. He was in New Hampshire
last week and received all the papers
ond ,nortrouaS halonuino IN Micbioan
members of the Granite State Provi-
dent association, returning with them
to Lansing.
The residence of John Zeigler, who
occupies the M. r. Weter farm about
mile west of Cooks Corners was en-
tered by a burglar last Friday during
the absence Of the family and couple
of watches were carried away. 1t is
stated also that the thief went into
Mr.. Boss house near by but did not
take anything. A bike rider wearing
a red sweater was seen coming out of
the house and it is supposed he is the
party but no one can identify him.
Brnton +. Hall and Nj. A. Reed
drove out to Murray Lake Saturday
with Mr.. Halls fast horse World
| Beaten" Some time in the night the
animal broke out of Mr.. Weeks stable
and as he is still at large it is suspect
ed he is making a trip around the
world at a Is to ] clip.
City Treasurer, Frank VanPelt says
taxes are coming in rather slow, out Of
collection OF about 81, 900 to be made
only little over 800 has been paid in.
Four per cent will be charged for col
lection after this month.
Wilbur Whitney, Frank Unger and
Bert Gregg made century run Sun
day, leaving here at five o'clock a. m.
They wheeled to Grand Ledge and re-
turned, making the run of one hundred
miles in ten hours.
Sebewa post-office was raided by
burglars on the evening OF the llth, and
two stores were also raided. About
$l2 was secured from the post-office
| and "A few valuable goods were taken