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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
are the two Deonzos, the three English sisters
and Herr Grais with his balloons and monkeys

Holidays are always red-letter days at the
Eden Musee. Tomorrow big crowds Will. no
doubt, visit the place In search Of a cool refuge
from the streets and attractive sights and
sounds to pass the time. 1t Is scarcely necessary
to say that the entertainment offered consists OF
the orchestral concert, afternoon and evening, the
waxworks and the cinematograph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04
THEATRICAL NOTES.

The theatres have now all but reached the last
stage Of their summer deafness. Two OF them
closed last night, and now only two, counting
variety theatres. remain open. And one of these
Is expected to last for only week longer. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

TO the warm weather and has Withdrawn Under
the Red Robe" Only two plays have been pre-
sehted at this theatre in the course Of the sea-
son, not counting an occasional extra afternoon
performance. John Drew and his company oc-
cupied many weeks at the beginning with Rose
mary, ana then the stock company of the house
deVoted the whole Of its time to n single play
Under the Red Robe" 1T has added no doubt
to the good standing of the theatre and to the
regulations of the principal actors in it, Mr. bod
son, Miss Viola Allen. Mr. Fayersham Mr. Eide
son and the rest. The Knickerbocker Theatre
also closed last night. With the closing of Daly's
a week ago, the field Of amusement is now left
To me ROOF gardens, the music halls and variety
theatres. ana the two theatres already men
toned which have the temcrty TO stay omen
The Casino is the theatre which will probahlv
last longest. Indeed it is the coolly avowed de-
termination 81 the managers to make THE
Whirl oi the Town run all summer II il does
not it will not fail through the connection of
other playhouses, for in another week it will
probably b. left quite alone
THE Girl from Paris" will enter on the thirty
lrSt week Of its run at the Herald SQUARE
Theatre, at the special holiday matinee to-mor-
row. After saturday nights performance the
company will have a six weeks vacation
Tony Pastor will make special effort to-mor
row To present at his theatre a continuous per
Torrance worthy Of the Nations birthday The
attractions promised are Mcintyre and Heath
johnson, Davenport ana Iorclla the Beaumont
Sisters, duettists and dane Miss frankie
llainos, character singer; Menchcn's kinoptikon
Miss Clarice Vance. the Pattens. James Rich
rond Glenroy. the Emerald Trio Casey LeClair
and Marion. in THE Irish Tenants; Miss Mabel
Craig, Hiatt and Pearl. Byron and Langdon
George NJ DeVere and Tony Pastor
The present week will be the last of the stay Of
Isham's Octoroons at Olympia. They will pre-
sent a new sketch called THE Blackvillc
Derby" Miss Josie De Witt the violinist, and
the RONALD brothers will also end their engage
ments this week James Thornton Is added to
the bill, and he will give a monoOgue and sing
some new songs. Among the other entertainers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

me Girl from Paris" will enter on the thirty
first week Of its run at the Herald Square
ih'atre, at me special holiday matinee to-mor-
row. After Saturday nights performance the
company will have six weeks vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-04

In those days performances were given in i'll
equipped theatres, town halls and courthouses,
where stage machinery could not be well man
aged; and on one occasion the crossing Of the
bridge in "Sonnambula was so dangerous that
the Lisa Miss Horizons sister Mrs. Timm), I'M
able to endure the suspense as the bridge fell ex-
claimed, 80 Mary" and ii transpired that the
words passed for a prayer to the Virgin
In 1896 the Horns appeared at the Park Thea
ire. New-York opening in "Cenerentola' Ga part
3ust suited to Miss Horizons voice and syle), and
continued in a season in which she sang Rosina
Amina, Zerna, Susanna, and all the favorte
Darts of that day. She was successful one critic
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
OTISOO.

Mr.. Ravn was in town last week.
Miss Grace Fuller is staying here for
few weeks.
Chas. Angel was in town several
times last week.
Clark Hoppough and wife Of Orleans
were guests of Deck Hoppough last
Sunday.
A few of the farmers have planted
corn but most of them are just prepar-
ing to plant.
Mrs. McCotter leaves Wednesday for
Wisconsin to visit relatives there. We
wish her happy visit.
Prayer meeting will be held at the
church hereafter, Tuesday evenings,
1880 D. IN. All are cordially invited.
The Otisco choir met at the home
of f. w. Little, Wednesday evening, to
practice pieces for the Endeavor meet
ing.
The young peoples meeting will be
led by Miss Mamie Deitz next Sunday
evening. Topic, peace, when to seek
III ana now.
Rev. Munger of Bedding was WISH
tor at the Sunday school last Sunday.
Mr.. Munger made few closing re-
marks on the life of Paul.
Mr.. Kennedys family left for Owosso
last Monday. Mr.. Kennedy, who went
last week Tuesday, will meet them and
have home ready to move into. Mrs.
Kennedy and family are members and
good workers in the Y. Il. 5, G. f..
The daughter, Miss Edith, was one of
the five that organized the society and
held the Office OF recording secretary
until she left. The work they have
done here will long be remembered,
and they have the many good wishes
OF their Disco friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ORLEANS RONALD.

VIM. Ransom thinks he is getting
better.
Mrs. Stoddard is home from visit
at Palo.
Mrs. Morey of Carson City is visiting
friends here.
Ezra Cheeny made trip to Carson
City last Sunday.
Fred Converse and wife visited
friends here Sunday.
Clark Hoppougb and family made a
visit In Otisco this week.
/. l.. Hubbell and Miss Reed visited
A. G. Hubbell Sunday.
Chancellor Highly is sorely afflicted.
Twenty boils at one time.
Oats are all sowed and farmers are
busy preparing ground for corn.
Bert Moe aud Charlie Hoppough
spent Sunday at Frank Hoppough's.
Ezra Cheeny's house caught fire last
Monday morning. Sparks from the
chimney was the cause. 1t was dis
covered In time to prevent serious
fire. but burned hole through the
roof as large as a dinner plate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20

Mrs. Will Kahler and husband OF Grand
Rapids were guests Of their brother
Jim Maginley, Sunday.
Miss Head, sister of Mrs. Bliss, who
has been with her so long, returned to
her old home in New Hampshire,
Monday.
Il. Curtis and wife OF Greenville and
o. Hanks and wife of Sunfeld was call
ed here Saturday by the death of their
nephew, Ralph Hoadley.
Miss Cora Haney leaves this week to
visit her sister. Mrs. Sarah Bolton of
Detroit. She will take the little babe
of the late Mrs. Mary Bond to live
with her sister, Mrs. Bolton.
Little Ralph Hoadley, the grandson
of James Hanks, and son OF Mrs. Will
Standen, passed from this life Friday,
May II, at 2 o'clock p. m. He was
born October 81, 1884, in Otisco town
ship and always passed his days here,
which were borne patiently as his
health was very poor most OF the time
during his twelve years with us. He
was not considered dangero usly i'll un-
til week ago when the doctor pro-
nounced the fatal disease, spinal
tuberculosis meningitis. His kind and
loving disposition to all made hosts of
friends to mourn his untimely depar-
ture. Our deepest sympathy is
extended to the bereaved relatives,
and more especially to the stricken
mother. The funeral services were
held Sunday at p m, at Smyrna,
conducted by Mrs. Durham OF Ionia.
His remains were followed to their
last resting place by a large procession.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
Josh Billings on Insurance.

| KUN to the conclusion lately that
life was so unsartin that the only way
for me to stand fair chance with
other folks was to get my life insured
SO kalled on the agent of the Garden
Angel Life Insurance Company, and
answered the following questions which
were put to me, over the top of pair
Of spectacles, by slick old fellow,
with round gray head as was ever
owned: "Are yu mail or femail2 II
so, state how long yu have been so.
Had yu father or mother? If so,
which? Are yu subjects to fits? and il
so, do yu have more than one at a
time? What is your precise fitting
waite? Did yu ever have any ancestors!
and if so how much? Du yu have any
nightmares? Are yu married or single,
or are yu a bachelor? Have yu ever
committed suicide? If so, how much
did it effect you?" After answering
the above questions like man, in the
affirmative, the slick, little, fat, old
feler, with gold spectacles on, said
was insured fur life, and probably
would remain so for years. | thanked
him and smiled and retired.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ZEN WICK.

DR.. Donders was in town Saturday
night.
l.. j. jerks had business in Ionia
last week.
Quite few from here went to Grand
Rapids, Sunday.
Mrs. c. G. Travis is spending a few
days visiting friends in Orleans.
A number of Sheridanitos came to
Fenwick on their wheels, Sunday.
Miss Clara Parks spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends at Sheridan.
Tom Parks and Jimmy Walker had
business in Sheridan, Saturday even
ing.
We are glad to hear that CLANCY
Rinker is improving. He was able to
go to Sheridan last week, Wednesday.
There was lecture at the Congre-
gational church Sunday and Monday
nights which were well attended aud
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ALTON.

Mrs. Jennie Keech is improving.
We had hail storm here last week
Thursday.
Mr. Ayers of Lowell, was at Murray
lake, Sunday.
Mr. Ring was in Rockford on bust
ness. Monday.
Mr.. Oursch of Alto, visited here one
day last week.
Francis Houlihan of Lowell, visited
her parents, Sunday.
The quarterly meeting was very
largely attended, Sunday.
Orrin Ford visited at Wiley Rey-
nold's in west Lowell, Monday.
Judd Hapeman and wife OF east
Lowell, dined at Orla Weeks Sunday.
Fred Huttie, wife and children, of
Grand Haven are guests at George
Frost's.
Burr Davis and wife of south Graf
tan attended the quarterly meeting,
Sunday.
Orla Weeks caught two pickeral the
fore part of the week weighing l0t and
IA pounds.
Mrs. Horace ID. Weeks is very sick
with lung trouble. DR.. Malcolm is at
tending her.
Ben Mosher, from Blendon, Oceana
Co, nephew of Mrs. II. ID. Weeks, Is
visiting them.
VIM. b. Aldrich and Mrs. Frances
Ribble of Lowell, were married last
week Wednesday.
Mrs. Abbie Holmes and grand-chil-
dren, of Grattan, attended quarterly
meeting here, Sunday.
Mr.. Shramm OF Grand Rapids, came
up on his wheel, Sunday and was a
guest of Dorus Church.
Mrs. Delaney Sr. attended church
last Sunday which is the first time she
has been able to for six months.
Albert Weiss two-year-old child
was drowned in their cistern, Sunday.
Funeral Tuesday at Bailey church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport Of Fallas-
burg, were admitted as members of the
Weslyn Methodist church, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Buchannon Of Yer
gennes Centre were guests at Orla
Weeks and attended quarterly meet
ing Sunday.
III. ID. Weeks went to Lowell Satur-
day forenoon and in the afternoon cap
tured two large pickeral weighing 81
and { I pounds from out Murray lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ORLEANS.

1
Rev. A. X. Stewart and family were
in Ionia, Saturday.
Frank Pixley of Greenville was in
town on legal business, Monday
Miss Gerty Lake Of Iona was "a guest
at A. X. Stewards over Sunday.
Miss Minnie Pretzil of Ionia Sunday
ed with her parents near Long Lake.
! Maud Morse entertained two young
lady friends of Stanton Junction, Sat
urday
Miss Julia Hall spent Saturday and
Sunday in Ionia, a guest at Mr. E. B..
Hale's.
Miss Maud Walling of Belding
wheeled out and spent Sunday at Geo.
Hoyts.
Messrs. Mark McNett and John
Schedual of Belding were in town
Sunday.
l.. l.. Holmes, wife and son of Bel
ding were among friends of this place,
Sunday.
The Phoenix insurance inspector
was in town attending to business,
Monday.
Mrs. A. w. Palmer visited with her
mother of Falo "A few days during the
past week.
Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Howe of
Bedding visited with Mrs. White,
| Wednesday.
f. f. Fales of Bedding was in town
looking at horses for his livery barn,
Wednesday.
Come to the lecture on ireland and
the Irish" at the NJ. f. church, Satur-
day evening.
Rev. A. X. Stewart and family and
Mrs. Geo. HOyt were guests at Chas.
LaDow's, Wednesday.
o. II. Choate and family of Fallas-
burg and Mrs. Jennie Lee of Saranac
were guests at o. Purdy's, Sunday.
Mrs. 6. G. Purdy entertained her
sister, Miss Pearl Wyckoff and Mr..
II. Lampson of Greenville over Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Conner and lady friend
OF Bedding were guests of Miss Cornie
Conner of near Long Lake who is very
sick.
The Ladies' Aid Society were enter
tanned by Mrs. John Hills, Wednes-
day last. Tea was served at $50
o'clock.
Mrs. Ostrum just recently returned
from an extended visit south. She
brought home many beautiful palms
and ferns.
Mrs. Chas. Sherman and two children
OF Chicago came last week TO spend
two months with her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Leach, and other relatives about here.
Rev. r. A. Mcconnell, wife and
daughter Of Belding visited friends of
this place Friday. Mrs. Close of Palo
is spending few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. w. Palmer.
Rev. Il. a. Mcconnell will give his
popular lecture on ''Ireland, and the
Irish" at the NJ +. church, Orleans
Center, Saturday evening, May -,
1897. Bill, ten cents. All are earnest
ly invited TO come and hear this inter
esting and instructive lecture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
Ye Editor.

Editing a paper is nice business. II
we publish joke, people say we are
rattle-headed. If we publish original
matter, they say we don't give 'em
enough selections. If we give 'em
selections, we are too lazy to write. II
we give man puff" we are partial.
If we compliment the ladies, men are
jealous. If we don't, we are publish
ing paper not fit to make hustle of.
If we remain in our Office, we are too
proud to mingle with the common
herd" If we are on the street. we
are not attending TO our business. II
we wear good clothes, we don't pay for
ZEN. Now, what shall we do? Some
may say we stole this from an ex-
change-and we did.-The Anchor and
Shield Minnesota
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
The Best Remedy For Rheumatism.

From the Fairhaven, N. Y Regis
ter:-Mr. James Rowland of this vii
lage, states that for twenty-five years
his wife has been sufferer from Rheu-
matism. A few nights ago she was in
such pain that she was nearly crazy.
She sent Mr.. Rowland for the doctor,
but he had read OF Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and instead of going for the
physician he went to the store and Sc
cured bottle of IL. His wife did not
approve of Mr.. Rowland's purchase at
first, but nevertheless applied the Balm
thoroughly and in an hours time was
able To go to sleep She now applies IL
whenever she feels an ache or pain
and finds that it always gives relief.
He says that no medicine which she
had used ever did her as much good.
The % and 50 cent sizes for sale by
Fisk Bangs, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
SMYRNA.
Bertha Noes health is improving.
II. F. Barry visited Ionia last Friday.
Mrs. w. r. Douglas is on the sick

Bertha Noes health is improving.
r. F. Barry visited Ionia last Friday.
Mrs. w. II. Douglas is on the sick
list.
Mrs DR.. Bell visited relatives in
Muir last week.
G. w. Joslin visited his brother at
Lakeview last week.
The Maccabees are now occupying
rooms at Hotel Green.
VIM. Youngs of Ionia visited at
Will Francis, Sunday
Mrs. Edith Wright of Belding, visit
ed Smyrna friends, Sunday.
Clayton Hoppough has dissolved
partnership with the measles.
James Sage and daughter, OF Ionia,
spent Sunday with j. Il Purdy.
Will Spencer and wife of Belding,
were guests at G. w. Joslins, Sunday
VIM. Short has niece from Ganges,
Mich, also one from Detroit visiting
him.
Mrs Aggie Hubbell has rented
Helen Earle's house and will occupy it
soon.
Jennie Beedy has engaged to work
for Mrs. VIM. Campbell of Keene, for
the summer.
The citizens of Smyrna and vicinity
have set apart Saturday, May %, as a
day for cleaning and improving the
Smyrna cemetery preparatory to Deco
ration Day. Everybody invited Pic
mic dinner at the town hall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20

Amos Hyde and wife went to Ionia
on business last Saturday.
Geo. Smith and wife spent Sunday
afternoon at Geo. Collins
Dr. Hargrayes has bought forty
acres OF pasture land in South Bush
nell.
Mrs. Flora Snyder returned home
Saturday from a visit with relatives
near Chicago.
Walter Burns had the misfortune to
cut off the end OF his finger in cutting
box last Friday.
The lecture by Miss @. III. Daniels on
China last Friday evening was highly
appreciated by a large attendance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ROUND ABOUT US.
NeuUsy Items Gathered In by the Banners staff
of Special Correspondents.
GRATTAN.

Venus Chapter o. K. S. meet May %.
The Masonic lodge met last Satur-
day night
A. A. Weeks and wife of Grand Rap
ids, Sundayed in town.
Henry Green who has laid at the
point of death for several days is lit
tie better.
j. l. Weeks set his saw mill near the
Horton schoolhouse, Monday to cut
timber bought Of Ed Rowley.
Kitty Lessiter received beautifully
engraved napkin ring from her aunt,
Mrs. Audrey Cole OF Petoskey, in
memory Of her 2nd birthday, May 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. A. Lessiter and Mrs.
Olive Scott and family have returned
from Grand Rapids where they attend
ed reception given their brother,
John Richardson and bride, at the
parents home, l73 Straight street.
The happy couple are now at Bay City.
Grattan Grange from IA membership
of "a has Increased TO 80 with ten new
cmembers to initiate by choosing sides
as a contest to get the most members.
The losing side gave supper May ID
followed by literary feast that not
only surprised the visitors but delight
ed them as well.
The Grattan cemetery association
elected the following officers Monday
night.
President-Mrs. Laura Clemens.
Vice President Miss Mary Casner.
Secretary-Mrs. A A. Norton
Treasurer-Mrs. Frank Sears.
Com on Soclals-Mrs. o. Beach, Mrs. Olive
Scott, Miss Mary Casner.
Mrs. Orrin Beach, May 25. All are
invited.
Grattan friends attended the funeral
services held at Rockford May IA, of
Mrs S. B. Kutz who died at the home
of her son, Frank Kutz, and only re-
naming child, three months after the
death of her husband. They in early
days settled near Bostwick, and also
lived several years in Oakfeld before
going TO Rockford. She was a talent
ed writer, was ever with the sick and
dying and OBLIGATED at many funerals.
The casket could not hold the lovely
floral offerings OF loving friends.
The death of Nelson B. Rich has al
ready been announced. Burial SER
vices were held May l3. at the Baptist
church, Rev. j. Sharpe of Ashley
church officiating. The Grattan Ma
sonic lodge of which the deceased was
a member assisting, also brethren
from Rockford and Grand Rapids
lodges. The casket was covered with
most beautiful flowers formed in APP
propriate emblems. He was also a
member Of the G. A. II and Columbian
club, his being the first death in this
club since its organization six years
ago
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
KIDDVII,LE.

Corn planting is in order this week.
Roy Blystone has gone to Muskegon
to work.
Joe Wacha has moved into his new
house on his farm.
Louis Honson caught fish last week
which weighed lO4 pounds.
Mrs. j. Il. Raby and daughter, Jen-
ME, were in smyrna, Tuesday.
Mrs. G. f. Murray and grandson,
Master Eldred Hayward, OF South
Boardman, are visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
Advertised.

Dr. Jones had very busy boy, as he
came in one day the doctor asked him
what he had been doing.
"Advertising," quoth the boy.
advertising whom?' inquired the
father.
''You and Mr.. Brown (the tailor
"Mep"
Yes
show did you advertise me?o
ooh, we fixed up a sign that said
buy your trousers from Brown and
your babies from DR.. JONES'" said the
boy calmly.
The doctor gasped for breath, think
ing that the boy was having undue fun
with him, but he soon found out that
his hope and JOY was telling the truth,
and it cost him money the next day tC
go over the boys route aud rub out all
the advertisements.-Po Express.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
ORLEANs-oTlsCO.

G. Choate was in Greenville Monday.
Dane Airs OF Saranac was in town
Sunday.
Albert Shows new barn, which was
raised Monday, is progressing finely
The frost Friday night done consid-
cradle damage TO the strawberry crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Leach entertained
their nephews from Grand Rapids one
day last week.
Miss Ella Maginley Of Bedding and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
KEENE-

Miss Etna Carr has the measles.
Born, May II, to Mr. and Mrs. John
Zahm, "a boy.
Mr.. and Mrs 4. Casper spent Sun
day in Ionia.
Nina Bowen quit working for Mrs.
Hunt, Monday.
Miss Clara Kesler is working for
Mrs. John Zahm.
Miss Maud SayIes is working for
Mrs. VIM. Hunt.
Will and Lawrence Laux of Easton
spent Sunday with their parents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
A i,nnd Mennry.

Often saves money and also good
health. II you are troubled with con-
stipaton, Indigestion or any form of
stomachtroube remember to take home
a bottle of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
and health will be restored to you.
Trial size l0c 90 doses l0c) large size
5Oc and SlOO of Fisk Bangs, Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20
PALO.

Archie Alchin is very sick boy.
David jennings OF Bushnell has been
granted pension.
Charles Bailey and wife spent Sun
day with her father.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20

Ninety-nine out OF every 100 persons
who give DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
fair trial pronounce IL unexcelled as
"A cure for Constipation, Indigestion
and Sickheadache. Ask your neigh
Dor Trial size l0c, also in soc and
$500 BOTTLES. Fisk Bangs. Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-05-20

That is what Edwards & Parker,
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, 1897-05-20
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