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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
BARTONVILLE.

Aaron Button has received pension.
Will Bliss is working Dell Purdy S
farm
NELLIE Richmond has gone north to
work.
Floyd Totten is working for N. c..
Douglas.
Mrs. Benedict Tower visited in
Greenville last week.
Gordie and Ray Tower are working
at home this summer.
b. f. Tower is preparing to move his
barn and put a basement under it.
Fred Purdy is in Smyrna the most
Of the time caring for his father who is
very sick.
Mrs. Ada Ingalls, has been working
for G. p. Hoppough's family, at Smyr-
ma of late.
Johnny Weatherly has G. j. Ring s
colts broke TO drive and is now down
near Saranac breaking pair.
Miss Mable Totten is confined TO her
home by sickness. She is improving al
this writing. DR.. Ferguson OF Belding
is attending her.
The sick at N. G. Douglas are i'm.
proving rapidly under DR.. Ohlinger's
care, although Mr.. Dougla is not able
to work much yet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
The Growth of Flowers.

1t has been noted that large number
of species of plants have their flowers
bending to the southeast when opening
The well known compass plant, Silphi-
um laciniatum, is one of this class
Some 30 years ago paper was present.
ed to the Academy of Natural Sciences
of Philadelphia, showing that all the
growth made in the flowers of the COM
pass plant was made within two or three
hours after sunrise. All growth after
this was at standstill until the next
day 1t has since been noted that the
flowers which turn toward the southeast
in opening, as already referred to, are
those which choose this particular part
of the day as their growing time. 1t is
just possible that the the heat and light
after the rising of the sun has an influ
ence on growth at that time, and this
may be the reason for the turning in this
particular direction. All plants have a
specific time of growth, some in the
morning, some at midday and some at
evening or night. Growth is not contin-
nous in any plant. -Meehan Monthly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
Food Products.

There is danger that certain desirable
articles among the raw articles of food
will soon be unattainable. Some indeed
have already become so. We hear the
regret often expressed that the healthful
properties of certain food products. as
bread flour, for example, are refined
away in the modern mill process. Re-
finement is doing the same thing for
cornmeal 1t is bringing us something
much more delicate in appearance, but
not the ingredient called for by those
ancient recipes for Indian pudding and
brown bread which have been handed
down from some colonial ancestor from
generation to generation. The modern
cornmeal will not produce the same
compound, no matter how carefully the
formula may be followed.
A number of these old recipes call,
too, for brown sugar, something almost
impossible now TO procure. An inquiry
for the darkest brown sugar" at a
grocer's will secure a moderately soft
and pale yellow sugar; i'll some shops
not even that, but only the moist, pure
white & brand, can be had. In carrying
out the directions of the recipe, a little
molasses will have to be added, and
even then it will not be quite the right
thing. Molasses, too, is not to be had as
dark as formerly, and the rich brown
ginger cake of today has to take on al
added and not desirable dose of spices
to get its color. New York Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Formn lating a Scheme For the sprins
Redeoorations- Ones AT Home"
Day Japanese Rooms.

To the average householder the re-
decoration Of the home looms up as
serious problem. The questions How
to Begin and Where to begin" fin d
no ready response. The Decorator AND
Furnisher, however, presents some time
ly suggestions which will serve as
clew out of the maze and prevent any
serious errors. Among them are the fol
lowing:
In well lighted rooms rich, low toned
treatment of walls and hangings is de-
sirable With such treatment the wood
work and furniture should be Of dark,
rich coloring, with carpet Of neutral
tones. In rooms affording but little day
light decoration of higher key of col.
or, with light furniture and carpet, Is
essential Use is another important fac
tor to be considered The library, din
ing room and study should be quiet
restful and dignified in their effects,
with no disturbing element of form or
color TO jar upon the senses Halls
should be quiet yet cheerful, and may
ne of a little higher key of color. Here
the incoming guest should be impressed
by sense of subdued yet cheerful dig
nifty, as this apartment is-or should
be- the keynote of the whole scheme.
The sitting room and living rooms
should partake of a restful, cheerful
character AS to the parlor and recep-
tion rooms, as these are distinctively
evening rooms, given over Ill great
measure to the social side OF life, the
entertainment of guests and to the en-
joyment of those moments of postpran-
dial leisure in which we must mainly
consider the amusements of our friends,
our family and ourselves, the general
aspect of rooms of this character should
be gay rather than grave. All that is
cheerful and bright may enter in, keep
ing at the same time harmony of
wall, floors and furnishings, bearing
well in mind that glitter is not always
harmony, although it may be made to
harmonic. Avoid OVERRIDING Restrain
ed brilliancy is not only in better taste,
but it shows the trained mind and hand.
Bedchambers should at all times be
bright, cheerful and dainty and tending
in the average cases toward simplicity.
In considering wall papers, to avoid
confusion look first to your color, styles
and patterns are secondary considera-
tons Do not judge the effects of wall
hangings and carpets-especially the
Formerly their appearance in the
store, where conditions of light and sur
roundings and the relation to the exist
ing woodwork-which are all impor-
tant factors-may be wholly different.
A sample roll should be taken home
and considered carefully under the
proper conditions, as the brilliancy or
harmony of any applied color scheme
must be governed i'll the apartment in
which it is to exist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
ROUND ABOUT US.
NeOsy Items Gathered In BY the Banners Staff
of Special Correspondents.
ALTON.

z. III. Covert OF Lowell, was here last
Friday on business.
p. Esterly is gaining slowly but is
not able TO be out yet.
Our store people took in 9l9t dozen
eggs in less than week.
Mrs. Henry Keech is sick in bed.
Dr. Goodspeed is attending her.
Miss Grace Gibson OF Lowell, spent
last week with Mrs Chas. Keech.
A bee to grub the locust trees out of
the cemetery was held last week Fri
day.
David Clawson's mother died, Sun.
day, May 2, and was buried Tuesday,
May 4.
Mrs. Mary Ann Godfrey of Oakfeld,
called on Mrs Henry Keech last week
Friday.
Hazel Condor of West Lowell, is Wis
iting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Ford.
VIM. DeGraw, wife and daughter, OF
Belding, Sundayed with his mother,
Mrs +. j. Mosher.
Il. w. Byrnes has rented the farm
lately occupied by John Edwards and
moved onto the same.
Mrs. Helena White and son, Frank
spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
O. Purdy, in Grattan
Little Bessie Reed being years old
I Sunday, few of her friends and rela-
tives spent the day with her.
Perry Campbell of Lowell, formerly
of this place graduated from the Chi
cago Dental College this spring.
VIM. Condor is moving to Lowell
this week and Monday night they
sprung IA surprise on them. The
house was crowded.
A wood bee will be held next week,
Tuesday, May Is, for Peter Esterly at
his place three-quarters OF mile west
of the Waters schoolhouse with pic
mic dinner. All are cordially invited
to attend and do kind neighborly and
christian act, for the blessed book says
that in as much as We did it for one OF
the least of these, We did it for me. -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
Japanese Rooms.

A very attractive japanese room has
the cherry woodwork painted so as to
represent red lacquer. The wall hang
ings are of japanese gold brocade and
very gorgeous i'll appearance. All sorts
of shelves and compartments contain
japanese curiosities. porcelains and
bronzes.
A very unique japanese room has
the walls decorated in apple and cherry
blossoms, with here and there flying
birds. The window hangings and dra-
peries are of blue and white Japanese
stuffs.
The small tables and other furniture
noticed here are of bamboo. In one cor
ner is a collection of blue and white
porcelain. A small tea table holds blue
and white service of japanese ware. A
contributor TO The Decorator and Fur
usher commends the whole effect as
most pleasing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
On Ones lat Home" Day.

In serving tea Oh ones day at home
the table, especially if it is in the par
lor, should be arranged before any Wis
itors arrive. Its cover may be "a linen
teacloth embroidered or trimmed with
lace, while the cups and saucers, with
the spoon resting in each saucer, the
thin slices of lemon, the small waters,
or cakes, or sandwiches, or thinly cut,
buttered bread, on plates, on pretty
doilies, should be artistically arranged
upon it, The teakettle should be in its
place, with the alcohol lamp ready for
use beneath it, the teapot just in front
of it, the tea caddy at one side, while
the cream pitcher and sugar bowl
should be within convenient reach. IL
the hostess pours the tea, she allows
the guests to put in the sugar and
cream for themselves, and she gives
and takes their cups from them. If she
expects many visitors, then there will
be wisdom i'll asking a friend TO pour
tea for her. Tea is only served in the
afternoon. 1t is not necessary to offer
any napkins for the simple o'clock
tea service, though it must always be
remembered that the table napkin is a
protection to pretty gloves and pretty
gowns upon any occasion where refresh
ments are served. A contributor to The
Ladies' Home Journal and authority
for the foregoing concludes with the ad-
vice to place the tea table not in the
most conspicuous place, but in a coy
corner, some place where it will be in
evidence, but not in the way.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
OANNONSBuRG.

Willis Lyle and wife visited at Ru.
ben Davis, recently.
Mr.. Lewis Arvers' father is spend.
ing a few days with them.
Horace Bush who has a hundred
A large number who have been en-.
pertaining the measles returned tc
school, Monday.
There was no church in the Bost.
wick Lake church, Sunday nor nc
Christian Endeavor meeting.
Mr.. N. Nj. Johnson entertained q
large company of young people, Sun.
day also M. l.. johnson and family and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beach.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
DRAIN NOTICE.

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN, That l. +. A.
~ Palmer, county drain commissioners OF the
county OF Ionia state OF Michigan, will, on the
22nd day OF May A. d., 1897, AT the residence of
Fred Gran in the township of Orleans at nine
o'clock in the forenoon OF that day. proceed 10
receive bids for the cleaning out and widening
OF part of "A certain drain known and desIg-
mated as the Holmes and Spears and Exten.
sion drain" located and established In the said
township OF Orleans, and described as follows,
10 wit: BY referring TO its recorded name and
book &C. and pages POI 70 ~" inclusive,of lonia
county drain records. That portion proposed
TO be cleaned out is $40 rods long.
Said Job will be let by sections. The section
nearest the outlet OF the drain Will be let first,
and the remaining sections In their order up
stream in accordance with the diagram now on
file with the other papers pertaining 10 said
drain, In my office, To which reference may be
had by all parties Interested. ana bids VIII be
made and received accordingly. Contracts will
be made with the lowest responsible bidder
giving adequate security for the performance OF
the work, in a sum then and there TO be liked
by me, reserving TO myself the right to reject
any and all bids The date for the completion
of such contract, and the terms OF payment
therefor, shall be announced at the time and
place of letting.
NOTICE is FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, That at
the time and place OF said letting, or at such
other time and place thereafter To which i, the
drain commissioners aforesaid may adjourn the
same the assessments for benefits and the
lands comprised within the Holmes and Spears
and Extension Drain Special Assessment Dis
trict, will be subject To review
The following is a description OF the several
tracts or parcels of land constituting the spec
ial assessment district OF said drain, viz:
The township of Orleans at large.
The Sc a of Sc "A OF sec. 20, 3 n, RI W.
The sw 4 OF sw a of sec. 81, : NJ W.
The NV a OF NV "A OF sec. y, - N, RI W.
The sw a of NV a of sec. %, I g n, w.
The n 80 IA of u OF ne q OF sec. 20, n RI W.
The q of Sc a of ne a of sec. ", - n, W.
The l28 a OF Sc u OF sec. 20, n, r W.
The l6a OF sw a of Sc a of sec. ~, sn, z W.
The 10 "a of Sc u OF sc "a of sec. ~, : H. W.
The ne a of sw a of sec 80 Sn, RI W.
nba L ~ m A N.
The sw a OF ne u of sec 20 IS n,r7w.
The W "A of sw a OF sw 4 of sec. 20, n, r7w.
The sw d OF NV a of see 80 / Snr7w
The Sc a OF ne a of sec. 80, I 8 n, RI W.
The n Is "a OF NV a OF NV a OF sec. 81, I n,
ri W.
The ne a of NV a of sec. 81, q n, r7w
f. A. PALMER,
County Drain Com. OF the Co OF lonia.
Dated. this 9Th day of Nav A. D., 1877.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
He Does Housework.

The vexing servant problem is being
solved in more than one household in
London in a most unique way. A GER
tain manufacturer, who advertised for
a clerk, was flooded by hundreds of APP
plications, while at the same time his
wife. advertising for a general SER
want" had not one likely applicant. In
joking way the man suggested to one
of his applicants (who was a young
married man with two children) that
he try his hand at homework. The Of
er was accepted on the spot, and the
young man has turned out to be such a
success that several other householders
have adopted the same plan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
GRATTAN.

Mrs. Elmer Brooks is visiting Smyr-
ma relatives.
Peach, cherry and plum trees are
blossoming finely.
Mrs. Colburn of Sparta is visiting
Mrs. Peter McCauley.
A. A. Weekes, Jr., of Grand Rapids
is visiting friends here.
Florence Jakeway, teacher in the
O'Brien district, is sick with measles.
To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Elkins, nee
Effie Macarthur, "A very fine daughter.
Congratulations.
The high water took part OF the
hume out at A. A. Norton's grist mill,
Saturday night
Mrs. Thomas Reed is failing and we
greatly regret that Mrs. G. Close, now
of Belding, has been worse the past
week.
The Grattan Cemetery Association
hold their annual meeting and election
of officers May II, in the evening, at
Grattan church. All invited.
The social held with Mrs. Nj. A. Les
sitter May Z, brought in So 95, and that
evening the Grattan church society
held an ice cream social with seventy
five in attendance.
Fifty members of the Greenville
Grange visited Grattan Grange May q.
A bounteous dinner was served at !
o'clock p. m, then came speeches in
terspersed with fine singing. Green
Vile Grange was represented by their
Master, Mr.. Park hurst, Charles Bel
KNAPP and wife, James Taylor and wife,
another Mr.. Taylor, b. ). Bigley and
others-all good speakers. g. G
Cowan and Geo. Ackert represented
Grattan Grange, the latter saying that
he thought the Grattan ladies must
be the best cooks, but the Greenville
ladies were the best looking; while the
Grattan gentlemen were the best look
ing but the Greenville gentlemen had
the best appetites, causing great mer-
riment. The social part must not be
overlooked and so passed "a happy day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
LONG LAKE.

Mrs. Lew Slocum is very sick.
g. Snow was in Greenville, Satur.
day.
VIM. Wellman OF Saranac, was here
on business one day last week.
Dell jerks and family of Fairplains,
were guests atNelson jerks, Sunday
l.. j. Whitford was in Belding, Sat.
urday "A guest of his uncle, +. f.. Whit.
ford.
Mrs. NJ. Brown and Celia jerks OF
Fairplains, were guests at Lew Slo.
Gums, Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

II engaged that man because he has
been in the business since he was 10
years old, said a merchant 10 his friend
as a new employee PASSED out Of the of
fee Say Shat YOU will about the
adaptability Of well grown people or the
possibility OF training man to GER
tain occupation after he has reached
maturity, all the same, my experience
does not coincide with that view of the
case. / have been in business 80 years,
and | find my best help among those
who have made the occupation their life
work. To be sure, they get cranky some
times and fall into ruts, as we say, but
that is no worse than the opinionated,
obstinate tenacity of the man who has
done business for himself and has an
idea that he understands business prin-
ciples
Every occupation has its traditions,
its dialect, you may say; its usages and
necessities also, and very large item it
is in its possibilities And while com
mercial affairs are all managed on the
same general basis, it is not easy TO fit
one occupation into the same grooves as
another one runs III. | have an idea that
this same theory holds good in trades Of
all sorts and that the mechanic is more
valuable if he acquired his dizziness of
hand while he was an apprentice in his
teens An ordinary lifetime is not too
long i'll which to learn all there is to
know about business, and the ear lier one
takes to it the more likely he is, all 9th
er things being equal, to make a pro-
nounced success Of it. New York
Ledger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
KEENE.

A. Kohn is able to sit up again.
Dan Carr was in Lowell Monday.
Miss Etna Carr is on the sick list.
w. Carr OF Lowell, was 10 this vicin-
ity, Tuesday.
NJ. Kohn OF Bartonville, spent Mon
day with A. Kohn.
F. Bozung OF Fallasburg, was in this
vicinity, Saturday.
J.Krupp OF Bartonville, spent Mon
day night with A. Kohn.
Nina Bowen spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents.
Frank Carr, John Gardner and Will
Foster returned from their northern
visit, Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Sargent OF near Lowell, spent
Thursday and Friday at j. NJ. Laux's
with her daughter, Myrtle, who has
been quite sick but is able to be out
again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
Kindred Occupations.

What is your NAV doin?" asked the
severe old lady. as they met on the
street corner.
"Maw's home maxim quilt, said
the giddy girl with the picture hat
"Oh, she isl She's home maxim q
quilt and you are out maxim spread. :"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
A Culinary Item.

Cannibal King tapprovingly)-Yar-
rum, you cooked this last touring bicy-
clist perfectly.
Cannibal Cook complacently We'll,
your highness, when / began operations,
he attempted to scorch, but put stop
to anything Of that sort Brooklyn
Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Ninety-nine out OF every 100 persons
who give DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
"a fair trial pronounce it unexcelled as
"A cure for Constipation, Indigestion
and Sickheadache. Ask your neigh
Dor Trial size l0c, also in soc and
Sl.00 bottles. Fisk Bangs, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Not only acute lung troubles, which
may prove fatal in few days, but old
coughs and throat troubles
may receive Immediate relief and be
permanently cured by One Minute
Cough Cure. w. l. Benedict * Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
Chocolate Lee Cream

Make a smooth boiled custard of three
pints of milk. two cupfuls of sugar.
four beaten eggs, two tablespoonfuls Of
-four and one-quarter teaspoonful Of
salt Cook we'll. Melt one-half ounce Of
shaved chocolate, scant half cupful Of
sugar and spoonful of water. Add to
the custard Flavor with teaspoonful
of vanilla When cool. add a pint Of
cream and freeze.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS ON CLAIMS

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ionia, SIS
- Probate court for said county. Estate OF
Daniel g. Epson, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed 10y
the Judge of Probate OF said county, commits
soners on claims in the matter of said estate
and six months from the Sth day of April, A. d..
1897, having been allowed by said Judge OF Pro
bate to all persons holding claims against salo
estate, in which TO present their claims TO us
for examination and adjustment:
Notice is hereby given, that we will meet on
Saturday, the fifth day OF June A. ID. 1897, ano
on Saturday the second day of October, A. ID
1897, at one o'clock p. IN. OF each day, at tht
farm residence of the late Daniel G. Epson In
the city of Bedding, in said county, To receive
and examine such claims.
Dated, the third day of May, a. ID 1897.
GEORGE DIVINE,
MARVIN ID. F1LKINS,
Commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Brown-Jones doesn forget his alma
mater.
Robinson-He doesn't, eh?
Brown-No, indeed. He's trying to
teach his baby the college yell. Scot
fish Nights.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13
A Delicate Cake.

A dainty cake that can be made in
hurry and commonly known by the
name delicate cake calls for the follow
ing Ingredients Whites of eggs, cup
of milk, one-half cup Of butter, cups
of sugar, ga cups of -four, | heaping
teaspoonful of baking powder
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

A mans opinion OF himself is good as
far as ii goes; but when others will not
accept IL the opinion does not go far.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

That is what Edwards q Parker,
merchants OF Plains, Ga, say OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism.
lame back. deep seated and muscular
pains. Sold by Fisk Bangs, Druggist
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Grape doesn't always indicate sor-
row, truthfully says the Philadelphia
Times
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Never mind whom you praise, but be
very careful whom you blame. -Gosse
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

There are twenty-six monarchies in
the civilized world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Constantinople has been besieged
twenty-eight times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-13

Gold is either the fortune or the ruin
OF mankind, according to its use.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-05-13
M'KlNLEY Is WORRIED.
He Suspects That an Organized Raid on the
Gold Reserve IL Beginning.

He Suspects That an Organized Raid ON the
Gold Reserve IL Beginning.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-An important
conference took place at the white
house Saturday by the president, Sec
rotary Gage and Conrad Jordan, assist
ant treasurer in charge Of the sub
treasury In New York city. The con.
sultation was relative to the slow but
steady growth Of the gold shipments
abroad during the last few weeks.
Senators, representatives and Office
seekers generally were held in check
while the president discussed the finan.
cial problem. The participants in the
conference were extremely reticent
when interviewed on the subject, but
enough is known to justify the state
ment that the president is seriously
disturbed by what he fears is a sys-
tematic assault upon the gold reserve,
similar to that which so harassed Mr..
Cleveland.