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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
THIS AND THAT.
News From Here and There Condensed
For Our Readers

news here
For Our Readers
Miss Rettie Matthews came from
Belding, Saturday.-CoralN News.
Miss Josie Fast, who has been visit
ing in town for some time, has returned
to her home in Bedding. Ad-
vertiser.
At the next meeting of the county
board Deputy Game Warden Conner
will ask that his Office be made a sal
aried one.
Montcalm has 10, ,737 school children
and the semi-annual apportionment of
primary school money gives her
SO, 663.3O.
Judge Davis denied the application
for the sale of the Ionia furniture fac
tory property, and advised that the
receiver set the plant running with
what funds there are on hand.
Hon. James NJ. Kidd, who has been
spending the past two or three days at
the home of his son, j. II. Kidd, re-
turned to Kiddville this morning. The
old gentleman is enjoying good health
and Saturday celebrated his S4th birth
day.-Ionia Sentinel.
Alva Prosser, of Orange, who had
his sugar beets ground into cider at
Portland, has had the juice boiled
down and finds that it makes an ex-
cellent grade of cooking molasses, and
is away ahead in superiority. The
juice boils away about the same as
cider.
The Rev. F. w. Hodgdon was ordain-
ed and Installed as pastor of tie FIRST
Congregational church of Greenville,
Monday. He passed fine examina-
tion in the afternoon session and in the
evening the right hand of fellowship
was given him by Rev. G.. +. Swift of
Lansing. Rev. A. A. Boynton OF De-
troit delivered an excellent sermon,
followed by Rev. A. Nj. Hyde of Toledo,
former pastor OF the church. Mr..
Hodgdon is a young man of marked
ability and will doubtless fill the pull
pit with credit to himself and satisfac-
tion to the members. B. V. Child and
wife, and f. b. Lapham and wife were
present from this city.
Major Loomis spent Sunday in this
city with his family. The major en-
ploys on bis farm now big Swede and
according to the majors story ole Oh
son never was in it with this aforesaid
hired man. The other night he filed
his lantern from the gasolene tank and
started for the barn. In few minutes
he came back to the house and calmly
seated himself on the woodbox, he
crossed his legs and said: "Say, tank
THAR ba He'll to pay with laightning
bug. When la touch 'em off with
match she go swish whoop! couple
times like sky scraper last uly 4 night
Then COW she kick me below back my
naik, an horse old Bill he yump on hay
NOW. | taink | wait till sun comes
out to finish chores. y When it was
explained to the young mau that gaso-
lene was very dangerous explosive
and he was in luck that he hadn't
been blown sky high and the barns
fired, he shifted legs and said, "Yaas,
| taink / know him now. He be same
fellow that blow out stump in back lot,
week before yesterday, and jar next
county. ."-Ionia Sentinel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18

Schuyler Smith has accepted a posi-
tion with the Belding Shoe Company
as travelling salesman and left Tuesday
on six weeks trip in Ohio and lndi-
ana. This marks another step in the
progress Of the Shoe Co. as this is the
first attempt that has been TO solicit
business outside of our own state.
They have shoe made expressly for
the oil we'll region with which they
hope to build up quite trade
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
CITY OFFICERS.
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser.
vices at 10 80 a. m and 80 p. m. Sabbath School
at close OF morning service. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening, REV. O. j. GOLDEN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Servces at
80 a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sabbath School al
l1:45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday eve
ming. REV. B. v CHILD, Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 10:30 a. m.
and 7:30 p IN. Sabbath school at close of NOR
ming services. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV. w. l.. MUNGER Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Praye and
praise service eleven o'clock a. m. Preaching,
1880 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday evening.
REV OSCAR DAFOE. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
BuckIen,s Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, ,chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itiyelv cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 20
cents per box. For sale by Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
PRIMARY SCHOOL MONEY.

The semi-annual apportionment of
school money has been made, at the
rate of 80 cents per capita, and is as
followc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
~. L. VAN sENSCHoTEN.

A TTORNEY AT LAW.-Ofice in Beding
IA Savings Bank Block, Belding, Mich.
REFERENCES BY PERMISsIoN:-Hon Allen 3.
Morse, Hon A. A. Ellis, Thos. +. McGarry, Hon.
F. ID. Nj. Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
I. OHLINGER,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON city Physi
l. clan and Health officer-Ofice at residence
corner of Bridge and Centre SITS. ONCE hours
| To 2and to D. m
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y. e. FERGUSON,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE At
l. Residence on West Main Street. ONCE
nours to 10 IA. m. 2 to 4 and 9 80 to 3 p m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18

physician AND SURGEON ONCE rear
l. of W.I.Benedict & Co.'S drug store. Hours
y to II a. M, 2to and 10 p. m. Residence
opposite of NJ Il. church. Telephone 19-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
LOCKE RROS. ,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Do a general law
n business. Practice in all Courts. Collec
tions promptly attended to. ONCE Spencer
Block, Belding. New Siiver-Graff Block, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
rn Cnre a Cnld anna nnx.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
If il fails to cure. 25 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
u. &. 1iNKHAM, ,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Ofice over
Il Kingsleys Grocery Store, Main st. Hours
l 10 and TO p. N.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
PR. q. g. SMITH.

nENTIST.- -Onice hours TO $50. Leonar,
IL Block over Pages hardware store, Bel
ding Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
@. ~. WILLARD,

nENTIST-Officeo over Holmes g. Connel's
IL drug store, Main street Belding, Mich. AL
work guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
w. u. JUS 7,
!. s. MORRIS,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Ionia, Michigan
IA General Law Business transacted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18

VPIRED.-If tins paragraph is marked you
"A will know that your subscription has ex-
pired and as our terms are strictly cash in ad-
vance IL will be discontinued unless renewed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
q. a. STANTON,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-OFFICE: Sec
i ond floor, Meoche block. ONCE hours 8 80
TO 10 a M . to and tosp. m. Night call at
residence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18

Entered at the Postoffice Belding, Mich, for
transmission through the mails as second class
mattpr
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
w. ANDREW DUTT. N. o. /.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
IL Office-Belding Pharmacy Hours-S to 10
a. M to and TO 9 p. m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-18
THE BELDING BANNER
Published Every Thursday Afternoon
by
COwDIN 3z LAPHAM,
AT
BELDING, QONIA co., MICH.
once in the Peoples Savings Bank block,
Main street
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application
Advertising bills collected monthly. Tran
sient advertising advance.
Obituary poetry will not be inserted unless
paid for Cards of Thanks must be paid for.
Marriage and death notices free
Copy for change of advertisement must be re-
ceived not later than Tuesday noon in order TO
Insure insertion
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
Birth Day Party.

On Thursday evening, Jan. Z,
1897, Ella LaCroix. on the 18th
anniversary of her birthday, enter
tanned her little friends at birth
day party. All the girls near her
own age we've invited, and it was a
pretty sight to see them romp and
play, and it made our older hearts
wish we were but twelve again.
At $50 o'clock the children
Hooked into the dining room whore
refreshments of float cake. candy
and nuts helped to beguile the
time. We all wish Ella a happy
return OF each succeeding year for
many yet to come.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
SHERIFF SALE.
SHERIFF SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish
of Grant. State of Lag No. 9o7.

rourtn judicial District Court, Parish
OF Grant, State of Lag No. 9O7.
Equitable Securities Company Va.
Charles d. Hickman.
BY virtue OF writ of seizure and sale
issued in the above entitled and number.
ed suit, and to me directed, I have seized
and will offer for sale to the last and
highest bidder Mt public auction at the
principal front door of the court house
IN the city OF Colfax in the parish OF
Grant at twelve O'clock M. on
SATURDAY, Jan. 16, 1897,
the following described property to-wit:
Beginning Mt point on the west bank of
bayou Darro mt its intersection with the
south line of section No. eight g. town.
ship five-5-N, range three-3-W. district
N. X. II. and running westerly along said
section line seventy-two-T2-cha sixty
hve 90 links to the corner common to
sections seven Il and eight s.; thence
north twenty-five and one half-22 IL de-
grees west forty-seven AZ chains, seyen-
ty-seven II links; thence south eighty
nine -S9- degrees. forty 40 minutes east
ninety one 81 chains three g. links, to
the west bank of bayou Darro, thence
following the meanderings of said bayou
southerly to the point OF commencement,
containing an area of three hundred and
three and 26-100 1903 26-100) acres of land
more or less, and being all the south half
s. Il of Section eight 81 lying west of
the bayou Darro, and the south east
fractional quarter s. E. Il of fractional
section seven, all IN township five 80 N,
range three-3-W. Together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale-Cash without the bene-
tit OF appraisement to pay and satisfy the
matured portion OF the debt sued on in
this case and on terms of credit cores
with the maturities Of the un-
matured installment or installments of
said debt as stipulated in the act of mort
gage fled in this suit. G. ID. KEMP,
Sheriff of Grant Parish.
COlfax, La. Dec. 10. 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
MARRIED.

ROYSTER = CARNAHAN AT the
residence of Mrs. Lenora Carnahan, in
the town of Colfax, La. at 3:l5 D. m, on
Thursday. Jan. 7, 1897. Mr.. Robert c.
Royster, OF Morgan City, La, was united
in wediock with Miss Mary Elizabeth
CarDahan, of Colfax, the Rev. j. 1. Hoff-
pauir being the officiating minister at the
ceremony.
The wedding was private in its nature,
only about dozen of the immediate rel
atives and friends of the family being
present. Immediately after the ceremo-
ny the bride and groom. accompanied by
some OF their relatives, left for Boyce,
where the newly welded couple took the
train for Morgan City, their future home.
They have our best wishes for happy
and prosperous future.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

The committee for ward one have
received and forwarded orders
from persons needing corn in this
ward, amounting to more than two
thousand bushels. If there are
any others among our farmers who
want to buy corn at Is cents per
bushel, delivered at Alexandria, let
them come up with their money at
once. 1t will cost purchasers 3 or
4 cents additional freight, to have
the corn delivered by boat
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
Beatty's Organs and Pianos.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washington,
New Jersey, the great Organ and Piano
Manufacturer, is building and shipping
more Organs and Pianos than ever. In
1870 Mr.. Beatty left home penniless
pillow boy, and by his indomitable will he
has worked his way up so as 70 FELL so
far, over 100000 of Beatty's Organs and
Pianos since 1870. Nothing seems to dis
hearten him; obstacles laid in his way,
that would have wrecked an ordinary
man forever, he turns to an advertise
ment and comes out of it brighter than
over, He was mayor of Washington,
New Jersey, from 1879 to 1888, five terms,
and recently declined a denomination for
the sixth term. His Instruments, as is
well known, are very popular and arc to
be found in all parts Of the world. We
are Informed that during the next ten
years he intends to sell 100000 more OF
his make; that means business of s2O,-
100000. If We average them at $4,000
each. 1t is already the largest business
of the kind in exitence. Write or call
upon DaniefF. Beatty, Washington. New
Jersey, for catalogue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Many merchants are we'll aware that
Their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure in supplying them with
tn, best goods obtainable. As an in
stance we mention Perry 6 Cameron,
prominent druggists of Flushing. Michi-
gan. They say: I'VE have no hesitation
10 recommending Chamberlain's Cough
remedy to our customers, as it is the
best cough medicine we have ever sold
and always gives satisfaction, For sale
at % and so cents per bottle bv 7 n
M;Neely. Colfax; DR.. j. v. Bonnette 4
Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
ANY Port In q Storm

That's good maxim, but it will not
work as rule in the purchase OF reme-
dy tor rheumatism Any Of the cheap
nostrume will not effect cure-in fact
none OF them will. Get DR.. Diamonds
Lightning remedy, and speedy cure is
certain. One bottle is worth hundred
OF anything else, and for that reason it is
the cheapest whea a cure is wanted.
The two bottles sent to any address by
express upon receipt of$5. Drummond's
MsdicIne Co.. New York. Agents wanted.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
On Thursday Rev. Y. d. Sk;r

On Thursday Rev. v. d. Skip
psr presiding elder, and Rev. j. /.
Hofpauir, preacher in charge of
the Colfax M. E. church, came up
and had conference with the
members here relative to change
In the work, as proposed by the
late quarterly conference. The
majority of the members present
preferred to leave the matter in
the hands of the presiding elder,
and declined to influence him by
any expression on their part.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

The police jury was in session a
couple OF days this week, but as we
were unable to get their proceed
ings in time for this issue, we will
publish them next week. Thew
were not able to finish up ON fnan-
eial matters, owing to the sheriff
and tax collector having now in
transit large amount of exchange
Oh distant cities, paid in by various
corporations since January Jst
The president and clerk, we under
stand, have been constituted a COM
mittee to meet next Tuesday and
pro rate such funds as may be at
command.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

For pain IN the chest piece of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of the
pain, and another on the back between
the shoulders, will afford prompt relief.
This is especially valuable in cases where
the pain is caused by cold and there is a
tendency toward pneumonia. For sale
by j. H. McNeely, Colfax; DR.. j. v. Bon
netts & Bro, Pollock, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
SHERIFF SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish of

Fourth Judicial District Court. Parish Of
Grant, La. No. 900.
Equitable Securities Company VS..
Charles H. Teal.
BY virtue of writ Of seizure and sale
issued in the above entitled and num.
bered suit, and to me directed. have
seized and will ofser for sale to the last
and highest bidder at public auction at
the principal front door of the court
house in the city of Colfax, in Parish of
Grant, La, at IL o'clock M, on
+. SATURDAY, Jan. IL, 1897,
the following described property, to-wit:
One hundred and fifty three-l53- acres
in section eight 81 township six g. N.
range three B west, commencing on the
bank OF Red river at point "A" ON map.
twenty nine % chains and sixty-eight
-6S. links distance from the point where
section line dividing section eight g.
township six-6-N. range three-3-W. and
section thirty-eight 49, township seven
IN. range three-3-west crosses the up.
per line OF the Dupre grant; thence porth
tnlrty 30 degrees twenty 90 minutes.
east thirteen ID chains and sixty-one
oil links; thence south fifty-nine So
degrees and forty-40-minutes, east thirty.
SIX -56- chains; thence south twelve 10
degrees, west twenty-five % chains and
twenty-2O- links; thence south fifty-two
-o~degrees thirty 30 minutes, west
thirty-three-33-chains and fifty-5O-links
TO he'd river; thence up the river with
the ueanderings to point of beginning.
Also one hundred and sixty -16O- acres
being the north half IN. 1s-of northwest
quarter-N. w. l-and west half-W. Il
OF north east quarter IN. e. IL OF sec
ton twenty.six (26) township seven az N.
range one ~ w.
Also two hundred t2O0) arces being de.
scribed as follows; commencing on left
descending bank Of the Red river at the
root OF South street, in the town OF Col
iax, and running down the southern
boundary OF said street until after pass-
ing Its eastern terminus it intersects y
lake, and extending into said lake one
hundred feet, or far enough beyond to
insure the permanent use OF water for
STOCK; and thence south easterly down |
said lake and woodland lying south of |
said lake until said line iptersects tbe
upper line OF the P. j. Macs Spanish |
grant, now held under title by John q |
'W'ckiiffe, and following said p. J. Macs |
nne south westerly to Red river. and |
snence following the meanderinps of Red
river, first westerly, then northerlr to
the. place of commencement. and ha.
ing IN sections twenty COZ and twenty
one (2ll. al in township six f6t N. range
three (3)w. " '""se
Also block No. thirty four-34- of tho
town OF Colfax, bounded north by .IS
street, on east by third street. on
south by "a" street and on west bv sec.
'nd > street, being one hundred and
lorty eight -143-- feet and six g. inches
'quare, located with bearings and meas.
arements by G. S. Johnston, parish sur.
Teyor OF Grant parish. Together with
~ The buildings and improvements on
u! OF said land. o
Terms OF sale--Cash without the bens-
IL OF appralsement. ID. KEMP. +
- Sheriff of Grant Parish.
Colfax, La, Dec. IL. 1896.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

We were pleased to meet Mr.. j.
B. Wilmut, of Pollock, on our
streets last Saturday, he having
come in with his daughter, Miss
Georgia, who will board with her
uncle, Sheriff c. d. Kemp, and at
tend the Colfax High School for
the ensuing session.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Gov. Foster appointed the asses
sors for the various parishes this
week. Mr.. S. r. Lee has been APP
pointed for Grant parish, Mr.. Otis
Collins for Rapides, and Mr.. Matt
Mccain for VIM.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Rev. j. I. Hoffpauir writes us
word that he will be in Colfax on
Sunday tomorrow to carry out
bis announced programme of re-
ceiving members into the church.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Messrs. Woods and Rivers, car
penters, are adding a shed on the
west side of the dining-room ex-
tension of the Williamson hotel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
Honor Your Dead!
DO YOU WANT ANY
Monuments,
Tomb Stones,
Iron Fencing,

Or ANYTHING in the line of CEMETERY
WORK? Send your orders to Mr.. I'D.
Rains, at Marthaville, La. representing
the Rosebrough Monument Company, Of
st. Louis, Mo. olO-3m
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Be sure and call on the Boston Store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Winchester Rife for @12.
Any one wishing to buy a new Win
chester rife can secure one for the low
price OF 81 by calling at the CHRoN-
rcLE Office.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09
MiddIing cotton 6Ac, market steady.

Be sure and call on the Boston Store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Mcssrs. M. D. Andrews. ". P. Guynes,
C. D. Hickman, John Randolph and E. A..
Mathis were in Colfax this week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Be snre and call on the Boston Store
when in Alexandria. 1t will pay you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

Va! Idea z: z: !: :!::::
wass j6SH w 'SsSa r5SsH my Ss,ns yos ws.iH
ma iiss ~ q G. for ther o. 80 priss 49,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-01-09

/ would call the attention OF all per-
sons interested in the improvement Of
Horses in this country to my fiue Black
Percheron Stallion, BRANDON" import
cd registered stock from France, bought
by me for Que Thousand Dollars.
He viii be found in charge of compe-
tent attendant at my livery stable in
Colfax, La. j. H. McNEELY.
Feb. %, 1896.