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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
SHERIFF. FISHER.
TSs Union siiyerites Popular Candidate
Interviewed by Reporter - HIS
Recent Illness Referred to.
From the Visitor, Lawrence, Mich.

From the Visitor Lawrence, Mich
Learning OF the recovery Of Mr.. George
w. Fisher, OF Lawrence, Mich. from his re-
cent illness, and being informed that he at
tributed his recovery To the use Of Dr.
Williams Pink Pills. reporter called at
his home and he obtained the following
statement which Is sworn TO.
Geo. w. Fisher, lifelong Republican
and nominee for the office of Sheriff of Van
Buren, Co., Michigan. upon the Union Silver
ticket, being first duly sworn, deposes and
says that during the winter Of 1925 his sys-
tenn became run down and blood out OF
order, continually tired out and scarcely
able TO oversee his Touring mill. Any little
scratch OF the skin Immediately caused a
sore which grew in size and became very
painful. DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People being recommended to him by his
wife and the neighbors, he was finally per-
suated, though being adverse to patent
medicines and used one box according to
directions. II am now in perfect health,
and should injure the skin anywhere on
my body, the sore heals without assistance.
The pills did the work"
(Signed) Gro. w FISHER.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
VAN buren, COUNTY.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 18TH day Of October, 1896
w. II. THREsHER,
Justice of the Peace.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills are not looked
upon rs patent medicine, but rather as a
prescription. An analysis Of their proper
ties shows that they contain, In condensed
form, all the clements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattei ol nerves. They are an un-
failing specific for such diseases as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis. St Vitus' dance,
sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous
headache, the after effects Of la grippe, pal
pitation Of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions, and the tired feeling resulting
from nervous prostration, all diseases re-
sulting from vitiated hurlors In the blood,
such as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc.
They are also specific for troubles peculiar
to females, such as suppressions, irregulari-
ties and all forms OF weakness. They
build up the blood, and restore the glow of
health TO pale and sallow cheeks. They are
for sale by all druggists, or may be had by
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, NY, for soc. per box, or six
boxes for $3.50.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
DISCRIMINATION
Could Net Weaken Such Testimony
As This


The following statement is one of great
interest 10 many citizen Of Kalamazoo,
and man as well known as Mr.. Wallace
should carry more than ordinary weight
with our readers. Here il is as taken
down by our representative:
My name is John A. Wallace. l am
q member of the firm of j. A. Wallace &
Co, doing business as timers, etc, at 106
Eleanor Street Kalamazoo, in which city
also reside For the past nine or ten months
have been having attacks of kidney COM
plant, the pain in my back over my hips
was very severe at times; my urinary sys-
TEN was also in bad state of derange-
ment, sometimes the urine was scanty and
then again the amount would be excessive,
and difficulty of passage always existed.
] heard of Doans Kidney Pills at time
when 4 felt that ] was going TO be sick,
but their use warded off an attack, and
am now feeling very much better; the
urinary organism has regained normal
condition, and the terrific pain in my back
ismuch reduced in severity. while it is now
fast going away altogether. | am con
tinuing the use of Doan's Kidney Pills,
with positive feeling that they will effect
on me a permanent and speedy cure.
have unbounded confidence in Doan's
Kidney Pills as a remedy for all kidney
ailments; have good reason to be, as they
have done so much for me. F"
Can you ask any more than thisf Doan's
Kidney Pills are relieving more backs of
the burdens they have been forced to bear
through the kidneys than all other means
devised. and. better still, they are doing
this right here in Michigan. Ask any one
who has ever taken them and see what they
will say.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal.
er's. price. so cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents
for the U. S. Remember the name, DoaE's.
and take no other
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

A young ,voman about to be presented ~
court receives The fullest instructions as
her behavior. She is told how TO dress; ho<I
TO manage her train; how to courtesy con
rectly. Every incident is Carefully rehearseI|
SO that she may commit no blunder in to
presence of royalty. II all this trouble y
worth while for the satisfaction Of one brieVI
moment, how infinitely more important IL p
that young girl about TO enter into th<
sacred precincts of womanhood should b
properly instructed in all that concerns
lifetime of possible happiness, or possibly
misery N
daughters are healthy and strong in a wt> |
manly way She ought to make them awar
that any neglect or irregularity of the spq
cial functions Of womanhood may result il
lifelong weakness and disease. III
Any mother or daughter may write cob
corning these delicate ailments, with thu |
utmost confidence to DIR. X. V. Pierce, chiel
consulting physician TO the Invalids' Hote
and Surgical Institute of Buffalo, N. "
Her letter will be answered free of chargI
with sugge stions for selftreatment at homo |
by which these complaints may be overcomI
without need of notifying examinations
Dr. Pierce has had over thirty years ed
perence in the treatment of women's dis
eases, and is an eminent specialist in th5
particular field of practice. His Favorit
Prescription cures completely and perms |
nently the most obstinate cases of feminin,
weakness and disease. 1t heals all inhame'
conditions, strengthens and tones the nerve
centres and the entire womanly organism
For prospective mothers and nursin
mothers, the Favorite Prescription Is
perfect strength sustsiner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Charles l.. Mcclellan, head of the
commercial department OF Albion col
lege, died at Albion. Prof. Mcclellan,
had been very low with appendicitis,
but it is thought that his death was
caused by an internal abscess.
Col. Oscar A. James, of IIillsdale
Mich, to be pension agent at Detroit
was tie first nomination sent TO the
Senate by President Mckinley and it
was at once confirmed. In executive
session Senator Davis, chairman OF the
foreign relations committee, offered a
resolution TO refer back To the com
mittee the treaty of arbitration and il
was agreed to. Opponents of the
treaty say that there will be a great
deal of discussion before the bill can
pass, no matter il the committee again
amends il as before.
Sixty men in the polishing shop of
Derby Cycle Co at Jackson have struck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

The new administration, the certainty OF
an extra session of congress within fort
night and the promise OF a new tariff at an
early day. which shall provide adequate
revenue and protection. have done much to
stimulate a better feeling in trade circles
and increase of confidence in the near APP
proach of an Improvement in business. Fa-
vorable features are found in higher prices
for wheat, Indian corn. pork and lard as
well as for steel bllets. steel mills are
fairly well filled with orders, and in some
dence is expressed in, an early advance of
prices for tin, shoes and leather. Quota
tons are firm and unchanged for lumber.
wool, print cloths, petroleum, coffee, steel
rails and Bessemer pig iron. but there have
been decreases for flour, oats, sugar and
cotton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, a S they can
not reach the seat of the disease Catarrh
Is blood or constitutional disease and in
order to cure II you must take internal rem
Gus surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by one
of the best physicians in this country TOR
years and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best toncs known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredients *
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
100, BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.

Don't believe it, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents stamps
TO John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, for catalogue and IL rare farm
seed samples. worth $40. to get start.
VIII
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Put an end to misery Doan's Oint-
ment will cure the worst case of Itching
Piles there ever was, and do il almost
instantly. Years of suffering relieved
IN a single night. Get Doan's Oint-
ment from your dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
All Was Not Lost.

Gerald-We cannot escape, darling;
but fear nothing. Naught but death
shall part us!
Voice Of her father from the rear)-
| was afraid you and your young man
might not find a minister handy this
time O. night, Matildy, so as Parson
Steenthly was with me when you lit
out, hitched up and brought him
along. Drive slower, darter, there's no
hurry.-Up-to-Dat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
NO.T0.BAc FOR FIFTY CENTS.

over 10000 cured. Why not let No-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money. makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed soc. and Sl.O0 all druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

The soothing, lung healing virtues
of the newly cut pine are all embodied
in DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup, the
sovereign remedy tor coughs and colds,
and lung troubles of all sorts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Bicycle riders, football players and
athletes generally, find a sovereign
remedy for the sprains and bruises and
cuts to which they are constantly liza
BILE, in DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

A little salt sprinkled in starch while IL is
boiling will prevent IL from sticking.
The farmer in Japan who has ten acres of
land is looked upon as a monopolist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist today
and get a sample bottle free. Large
bottles, % cents and 80 cents, Go at
once; delays are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

The highest church steeple on earth
is not as near heaven as sack of flour
left at poor woman's door.
Only about 5000 stars are visible to
the naked eve.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

1t is about 30 miles across town in
London, and for that entire distance
there is said be an unbroken line of
residences and stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
GRAIN, ETC.

fDetroit-No Timothy Hay, $500 per ton.
Potatoes. new Bermudas, S2.25 per bu; old
soc. Live chickens &c per lb turkeys, l1Mc;
ducks. lOc. Eggs, strictly fresh, l3c per doz.
Butter. fresh dairy, i6c per Id; creamery, roc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Do rot seek too greedily for the APP
plause of the multitude. Hearty APP
probation will come only as the meas
ure of your acts deserve il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Make allowance for the follies of
youth and hope for the best. The cat,
the gravest of all animals, is the most
frisky when young.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

1t isn't always the man who is con
stantly playing jokes on his fellows
who can cheerfully enjoy the fun when
he is himself the subject.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Why suffer from indigestion? Bur-
dock Blood Bitters cures Dyspepsia
and all diseases Of the stomach, liver
and bowels.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

1t is said that numbering operations
in the upper peninsula will close a
month earlier than usual owing TO the
open winter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price CSC and SOC
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

If you haven't got religion enough TO keep
fault is it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

CAsCARETs stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, lOc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

When you pray for God to bless other peo-
pie don't insist that He shall do IT In your
way.
There aren't near enough married lovers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Two bottles OF Piso's Cure for Consumption
cured me of a bad lung trouble.-Mrs. j
Nichols, Princeton Ind. March rs 1895
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

There are many people who think
they could be very good Christians If
their circumstances were better.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

The United states has an area OF nearly
4OO0.OO0 square miles; Canada, 3,5i6Ss3 square
miles
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No =
after first days OF DIR. kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. Free - trial bottle and treatise
send 10 DIR. KLINE. g3l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

India has 1000. 900 who can read and write
out of population of 2i6,00JOO0.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Every time the devil makes a hypocrite he
has to admit that nothing pays so well as
being good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

God will see to IL that we always have
something to say If we talk about His own
goodness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

When the devil fishes he knows there
is no time lost by being careful about
his bait
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

forrudren tee hing softens thegums reduces inham.
Dd'ion allays pain wind collie. Is cents bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

The people who find the most fault with
The Bible are those whose lives are con-
demned by il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
STAR TOBACCO"

AS you chew tobacco for pleasure use Star.
IL is not only the test but the most lasting, and,
therefore, the cheapest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
THE FOLLOWING ARE soME

jamie walnut Springs. Texas According TO the
data furnished on are mixture 20 the Indication
OF the signs Aries and Taurus ~ well the planets
Mars. Venus and Neptune. on are medium height
plump form the complexion. hair ana e,es medium
10 ght, you dignined IN Sc eral appearance
you endowed by nature with an Industrious, am
bilious. energetic dispositions you can endure but
little opposition without losing So fcontrol however
you Will regain your normal mental status
again. You are fond of the occult and mNsterious
aud especially a-trology You also iond OF the
fne arts music, poetry, etc You would make good
sstrooger ~ you would study u You hsd better
avotc marriage
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
THE ASTROLOCER'S CORNER.
PROF. C. w. CUNNINGHAM,

MRS. B.. 26ii Capitol According 70 data the Eodsc ca
sign Leo. which the rules, was rising at you
birth herefors the IL your ruling pians or sic
nihcator You tall. slender, muscular and wiry
the shoulders wide in proportion 20 tho rest OF III
body medium 20 light complexion hair and eyes
the eyes have rather fierce expressionl you ar
proud dignihed and comma nding endowed with grcA
ambition, energy and VIII powers You very mag
netic and have the faculty Of convincing people q
think the same as you do You are fond OF hayinl
your own way and are a natural leader in anythkAl
YOU may become interested IN. You always hav
trouble With love afaf~A
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Just try l0c. box of Cascarets, candy cathar-
tic. the finest liver and bowel regulator made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Clothes carefully folded and sprinkled are
half ironcd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Now all o; above 10 packages. in
GLIDING our mammoth plant and seed
catalogue. are mailed you free upon
receipt OF only IA cents postage.
25 pkgs. Earliest Vegetable Seed. $l.OO
III Brilliant Blooming Plants. 90
John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse.
Wis. WIN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Christ lived all the truth he taught
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Every fact is the child of thought
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11
THE CHANGE OF LIFE.
Intelligent Women Prepare for tho
Trying Ordeal.

A Time When Women Are Susceptible
to Many Dread Diseases.
The anxiety felt by women as the
" change of life" draws near, is not
without reason.
When her system is in a deranged
condition, or she is predisposed to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

iron rust
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

Is the oldest and be- Il viii bfeakrp Cold quicker
than any thing else. always reliable Try it
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-03-11

MAKE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
by chewing PAsTEURINE GUN. For particulars
write JOHN T. MlLLIKEN a CO., ST. Louis, Mo.
The Lamar register., 1897-06-19

club OF prominence IN Loaaon. snd
gree;s his friends,
They look hitn over and applaud or
turn away in horror. according as the
fad strikes them. \ bottle Of wine
follows. Then. stimulated BY his re-
freshment. the Ripper. Jr.." goes out
to whitechapel. or any other spot
where the murder was committed. and
walks over tho haunted path His
routes lie mostly in the poorer parts OF
London. but sometimes they take him
down Piceadiliy or along the Strand
He is urabashed. however. no matter
what his guise and plods merrily along.
often followed by 4 crowd Of curious
hoodlums, II the clothing IS very dis
reputable If only slightly blood
stained and not torn It passes in the
crowd unnouced. No one meeting this
quiet. weil-c9nduCted though badly
dressed man would realize that be was
a faddist OF the mpst pronounced type
Mr.. Denver's companion upon all his
ramhles Is a collie 81 intelligent coun-
tenance. This dog Is at once COM
panion and a protector. Often in the
midnight excursions Of his uaster-tor
the hour of the murder Is closely OBJ
seryed-the collie has had all he could
do to protect his master Through the
lower parts Ct London he has gone
with him at hours when no wsll-mean-
ing man can AFFORD TO be abroad. and
In quarters where each new face is
viewed With suspicion.
Mr.. Denver Is no longer 4 young man.
He has reached an age when a Tad De-
comes a grand passion; and the desire
for collecting the parapheruAlis Is
strong upon him. He owns ninety
suits. and ninety times a year goes out
dressed in hts old ragA More muir
ders were committed in winter than In
summer--three TO ous-and on GER
tain day every February this self
designated murderer is Obliged 10 make
six changes within twenty four hours
in order to celebrate all the anniver-
sariec-
The Lamar register., 1897-06-19
GATHERING RUBBER.
How the Naure. Of the Fruneh Congo
uork.

NDrk-
The natives Of the Preach Congo
"cut rubber in March aud APRIL The
rubber OF Congo Is not a tree. but a,
vine. often three or four Inches IN d..
amster. and Is found In the jungle.
says an exchange. Natives who EcUru
10 be industrious At all other times OF
the yea work hard during the season
OF rubber gathering Before the cut
is-s start out the whole village In
which they live lnduIgcs In a tremsn-
dous dsbauch. after which the men
strike out boldly into the jungle. well
laden with food. for there are few
edibles In the rubber districts. The
vines climb up the trees, and as only
the upper and smaller portions OF the
vine produce desirable sap the mea
have to climb to the height Of the nrEt
branches. often as much as Atty feet.
to do their work After the pieces ar
thsown 10 the ground they are cut
again into lengths Of three or four feet
and are then held over pots so that
the juice will run out When a pot
Is nearly full the juice Is boiled down
for several hours. during which time
~ = N4NSA WIN 4AsNeA OF reFeT44 ulher
vines, which renders the mixture
sticky and more easily formed into
balls When Il Is cooled sufficiently
to be handled Il Is shaped by winding
L first around a stick. After a while
the stick Is pulled out and the ball
rewound. In come cases these balls
weigh three or four pounds: in some
Others Il takes ave or six to make one
pound
The best and puTest rubber Is OBJ
taiEed In the shape OF bracelets. which
are made by the natives catching the
! Juice as It runs out around the wrists,
where 1t is allowed to dry. when per
fectly set 1t comes OF easily and
would be transparent II the negroes
arms and hands were not dirty.