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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
rhe world :. II !. and WA.

Tho earth which we find today
bright with varied hues. vocal with in
Vulnerable sounds, rich in fruits and
fragrant with odors, lay for an almost
incalculable period Of time destitute, or
all bat destitute, Of color. soundless
save for the noiso CT wave and tempest,
and with no promise IS yet Of the rich
profusion of vegetable and animal forms
that now diversity its surface and fill 1t
of life. We often speak of man as "ths
heir of all the ages" but not often,
probably, do we pause to realize the
significance of the word. We talk OF
evolution, but seldom make any due ef-
fort to grasp the plenitude and grandeur
of the thought. These senses Of which
we have the use, and each OF which
brings different world within our ken,
whence are they? 1t seems so natural to
see, il seems SO natural to hear, to
touch, to smell, TO taste, that we forget
through what slow processes, by what
an incalculable number of slight accre-
tions and delicate notifications these
wonderful channels of knowledge and
sensation have been made for rs. We
go back through the ages, and we come
to sightless, voiceless world
For period probably as long as all
the rest of geological time the only
forms of life were protocol. Sight was
developed among the wonderful crusta-
ceans of the silurian period, but as yet
there were no organs of hearing. The
first STIMULATION of an insect wing was
heard (if it was heard) in the devonian
age, the birth epoch of the first verte-
brates-f ishes-but long ages had to pass
before the first bee hummed over "a flow
er or the first butterfly fiuttered its
wings in the sunshine. Popular Sci
ence Monthly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
ROUND ABOUT US.
Newsy Items Gathered In by the Banners Staff
of Special Correspondents.
OTISCO.

Miss Eva Little is visiting her brother,
l.. w. Little.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Phillips visited at
Otisco, Sunday.
Miss Erma Thompson has commenced
school at Otisco.
Fred Reeves has returned from his
work at Grattan.
Miss Lottie Johnson spent Sunday
with her friend, Miss Della Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Little of Cannon
visited school one day last week.
Miss Ida Johnson leads the Y. Il. S.
G. +. meeting next Sunday evening.
Miss Mabel Crane of Greenville is
working for sister, Mrs. John Morse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh OF Orleans
were visitors at Fred McNitt's Sunday.
Miss Bessie Moon spent Saturday
and Sunday with her friend, Miss
Matte Ring of Smyrna.
A meeting of the T. l.. G. was held
at the Otisco hall last Saturday even
ing for election of new officers, VINO are
as follow: President, Effie Luscombe;
president, A. j. Ross; treasurer,
l.. ID. Carpenter; secretary, Della Lus-
cOmbe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Edison's Marriage.

The idea of the great electrician Edi-
son marrying was first suggested by an
intimate friend, who told him that his
large house and numerous servants
ought to have "a mistress. Although a
very shy man, he seemed pleased with
the proposition and timidly inquired
whom he should marry. The friend
somewhat testify replied, ANY one. :"
But Edison was not without sentiment
when the time came. One day, as he
stood behind the chair of Miss Still
we'll, telegraph operator in his en-
ploy, he was not little surprised when
she suddenly turned round and said,
Mr.. Edison, l can always tell when
you are behind me or near me. 1t was
now Miss Stillwell's turn to be sur.
prised, for Edison fronted the young
lady, and, looking her full. said, I've
been thinking considerably about you
of late, and if You are willing to marry
me would like to marry you. The
young lady said she would consider the
matter and talk it over with her mother
The result was that they were married
a month later, and the union proved a
very happy one San Francisco Argo.
naut
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
ALTON

Our wagon shop has new sign.
David Cassel is assisting j o h n
Wright.
Mrs. Thomas of Cannonsburg was
here, Monday.
Ida Oursch visited her sister, Mrs.
+. Keech, Sunday.
Warren Davis captured two small
squirrels, Monday.
Frank White and mother visited at
o. Purdy's, Sunday.
Mrs Jud Hapeman was here one day
last week at John Hapeman
Ed. Godfrey and wife were in the
Bailey church neighborhood, Sunday.
Mrs. Draper of Alto was IA guest OF
Mrs. Frank Keech, Saturday and Sun
day.
Fred Lurch nov Of Keene, was a
guest OF Fred Ford's, Sunday and
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Soules spent Sat
urday and Sunday at her fathers, +.
Houlihan.
Miss Frances Houlihan and Miss
Hill of Lowell spent the fore part Of
this week at =. Houlihan's.
Warren Ford and David Clawson
went to Chapel, Monday to move Elder
Beney's household goods TO Ada.
Lewis Andrews and Mr.. Long o.
Lowell are cutting corn for Dell Beach
in Ada, and called on Alton friends
Sunday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
SMYRNA.

Elga Condor is very much improved.
Chas. Krupp Sr. has been sick but is
on the mend.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Skellenger were in
Lowell last Thursday.
Mrs. Mark Hoppough Sundayed with
Mrs. II. Ellis on Smoky Row.
A. c. Huff and wife of Greenville
visited friends here last week.
A number of Smyrnaites took in the
excursion to Detroit last Sunday.
Glen Blackmer is going to school in
Bedding, but comes out on the farm to
spend his Sundays.
Yes, Sam Davis horse lost the race
in Ionia last Saturday, but we think
there was more time lost than money.
Wheat is all up nice and looks very
fine. Farmers are wishing for rain
and worrying about the insects in
their wheat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Macarthur of
Grattan, and Mrs. Henry Skellenger
met at Will Spicer's last Saturday in
Bedding and enjoyed very pleasant
visit, it being number of years since
they had met.
Our cemetery society will give a
social at Smyrna hall, Saturday even
ing, October 8, and will have a fine
picnic supper. Fee 10 cents for adults,
cents for children. AS this will be
our last social this fall we would be
very much pleased to see a large
crowd out
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Mrs Newwed recently returned
home to find her lord and master dill
gently tearing up the contents of Q
drawer.
Why, Herbert, whatever are you
doing" she exclaimed" tearing up al
our old love letters? The idear'
But these are no good now, dear
They only fill up the drawer
Yes they are, and / want them.
Whatever made this sudden fit of tidi
ness come into your headp"
only this, my dear: When I die
some one who wished to break my will
might get hold of them and use then
to prove was insane Pearson
Weekly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
How to Keen Awake.

The American in England affords
matter for much perplexity and aston
ishment to his English kinsmen.
A typical Yankee was being shown
over an old church wherein hundreds OF
people were buried
"A great many people sleep between
these walls, said the guide. indicating
the inscription covered floor with a
sweep of his hand.
SOP said the American. "Same
way over in our country Why don't
you get a more interesting preacher?-
London Fun
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
ORLEANS.

A. j. Hale is in Grand Rapids this
week.
Mrs. Hayes and Ida Ray have new
wheels.
A. Riker OF Long Lake was in Ionia,
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Il. Hannah was in Bel
ding, Thursday.
Clyde Cooper was visitor in town
Sunday evening.
Rev. Gibbs and family are moving
into the Nj. +. parsonage.
Palmer Fales and little brother oil
Bedding were in town Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Hoppough entertained
Mrs Carrie Coleman of Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. st. Clair have re-
turned to their home in Chicago.
Messrs. II. Boyl and Il. Ammon OF
Ionia Sundayed with friends here.
Mr.. T.. Cowan and Miss Wilson were
visitors at Fred Ostpm's, Sunday.
Miss Jean Lyle OF Bedding spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. w. Conner
Mrs. Face OF Ionia was guest of her
brother, Geo. Hoyt, and family Sunday.
Chas. Holmes and family OF near
Ionia Sundayed with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Holmes.
Andrew Johnson died early Satur-
day morning at his home OF lung trou-
BILE. The funeral services were held at
the Orleans Nj. r.. church Sunday az
ternoon in charge of Rev. Gibbs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
ORLEANS-OTISOO.

Miss Anna Breimayer is visiting at
Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Fisher OF Bedding is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. p Kopp.
Mrs. Waterbury of Ionia spent part
of last week at M. Nj. Benedict's.
Miss Jessie Dotey of Saranac spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sister,
Mrs Ed. Waldridge.
Highway Commissioner Ravel has
been in town the past week working on
the town line road.
Andrew ID. Johnson, an old and
highly respected citizen, died at his
home in Orleans, Saturday morning.
He was born in Perry township, N. Y,
April 8, 1898, and afterwards moved
with his parents to Otisco and after
wards moved with his parents TO Ohio
and afterwards came to Michigan and
numbered near Muskegon. At the age
of % he was married and five children
Charles and Mrs. John Clark, all liv-
ing, and Ben, who died four years ago.
At marriage he located on the farm he
owns which he bought from the gov
eminent and carved home out of the
forest. Two of his brothers, Robert
Harmon OF Greenville, and James of
Grand Ledge, were present at the fun
eral Monday Mr.. johnson was out
clearing a piece of new ground but was
not feeling well, and Friday ate dinner
with his wife and brother, II. p. John
son. He has suffered from the asthma
for thirty years and consumption two
years The funeral services were held
at the Orleans M. +. church, Rev.
Gibbs officiating. He leaves a bereav-
ed wife and four children and COM
munity of warm friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

One day in October, 1883, Lady A.,
living in Rue du BelRespiro, Paris,
found that she had been robbed of a
commissary of police on Rue Berger,
who instituted search and questioned
the servants, but discovered nothing.
Lady A, when enumerating her serv-
ants, begged the commissary to exclude
from his suspicious her second valet de
chambre, a youth of 10, very good look
ing, very respectful, and very well
qualified for his duties, who had been
nicknamed lie Petit, )" not on account
of his stature, for he was rather tall,
but from feeling of delicate, protect
ing familiarity which his good qualities
had won for him. Meanwhile, among
the friends Of Lady A. there had been
good deal of talk about a certain
Demoiselle E., who, they said, could
see the most surprising things in "a bowl
of coffee grounds. M. l.. d'Ervieux had
the curiosity to accompany his governess
to the house of this person, and was
quite surprised to hear her describe ex-
actly each piece of furniture in Lady
As apartment, pass in review her
seven servants, and say that, though
she could not name the thief, he would
be guillotined within two years. Some
weeks later "le Petit" left the service
of his mistress without giving any rea-
son. and two years later he mounted the
scaffold. This servant, so highly esteem
ed was none other than Marchandou
the assassin Arena.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea
to be incurable should read what MIR.
+. +. Grisham, OF Gaars Mills, La. ,
has to say on the subject, viz: Il have
been sufferer from chronic diarrhoea
ever since the war and have tried all
kinds OF medicines for it. At last |
found remedy that effected a cure
and that was Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" This
medicine can always be depended upon
for collie, cholera morbus, dysentery
and diarrhoea. 1t is pleasant to take
and never fails to effect cure. % and
so cent sizes for sale by Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
CHICAGO $500 EXCURSION
OCTOBER Ia.
nIlNrinN MISS THIS

Only chance this year for you to go
TO Chicago and return for 800. Tick
cts good TO return until October 18TH.
Last train leaves Chicago on that date
at $3.50 p. m.
Ask ID. G.. X. & w. X X. agents
about IL. Train will leave Bedding at
1903 a. m. and reach Chicago about
700 p. m. GEO. DEHAVEN, g. +. "A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Dropsy and Heart Disease

cure and great testimony. For ten
years | suffered greatly from heart
disease, iluttering OF the heart and
smothering spells, made my life tor
ment. | was confined to my bed.
Dropsy set in. My physician told me
to prepare for the worst. tried DR..
Agnew's Cure for the Heart-one dose
gave great relief, one bottle cured The
dropsy and my heart. Mrs. James
Adams, Syracuse, N. VI. For sale
by w. |. Benedict and Holmes Il Con-
nell druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Catarrh for Twenty Years and Cured

In Few Days Nothing too simple,
nothing too hard for DR.. Agnew S
Catarrhal Powder TO give relief in an
instant. Hon. Geo. James, OF Scranton
Pa. says: 81 have been martyr to
Catarrh for 20 years, constant hough'
ing, dropping in the throat and pain in
the head; very offensive breath.
tried DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder.
The first application gave instant re.
lief. After using a few bottles all
these symptoms of catarrh left me. II
is great remedy. -. For sale by
w. |. Benedict and Holmes & Cornell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

A few weeks ago the editor was
taken with very severe cold that
caused him to be in a most miserable
condition. 1t was undoubtedly bad
case of la grippe and recognizing it as
dangerous he took immediate steps to
bring about speedy cure. From the
advertisements of Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy and the many good recon-
mendations included therein, we con-
cluded to make first trial of the med
icine. To say that it was satisfactory
in its results, is putting it very mildly,
indeed. 1t acted like magic and the
result was "a speedy and permanent
cure We have no hesitancy in recon-
mending this excellent Cough Remedy
to any one afflicted with a cough or
cold in any form.-The Banner OF
Liberty, Libertytown, Maryland. The
% and 80 cent skies for sale by Fisk
Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick head
ache, sallow skin and loss of appetite.
You have never tried DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for these complaints or
you would have been cured. They are
small pills but great regulators. w.
|. Benedict Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

The "Bicyclist's Best Friend" is a
familiar name for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, always ready for emer-
gencies. While specific for piles, it
also instantly relieves and cures cuts,
bruises, salt rheum, eczema aud all
affections OF the skin. 1t never fails.
w. /. Benedict. Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
One of Ian MacIaren,a.

Ian Maclaren tells of parishioner Of
the late DIR. Norman McLead who, on
her husband falling i'll with typhus fe-
yer, called in another clergyman.
why didn't We fetch your own min
isterY" was asked "De'ye think" was
the woman's reply I'VE would risk
Norman with typhus fever?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Study how to accomplish the most
work with the greatest of ease. Show
more intelligence than the mule.
Don't get the blues, don't get mad, and
don't fuss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Woman is mans conscience, and it is
a good thing for him To always have
his conscience with him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07
Ruby Lips-And a clear complexion

Ruby Lips-And clear complexion,
the pride OF women-Have you lost
these charms through torpid liver,
constipation, biliousness or nervous
ness? DR.. Agnew's Liver Pills will
restore them to you-4O little "Rubies"
IN vial-l0 cents. Acts like charm.
Never grippe. Sold by w. /. Bene-
diet and Holmes & Cornell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Don't forget the $500 Chicago excur-
sion via ID. G.. X. & w. X. r., October
18th. Tickets good days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-07

Write your name send TO Geo Best Room
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
SUICIDE OF A CHICAGO BANK OFFICER

St. Louis May 2O-George A. Taylor. who has
been In the banking business here for thirteen
years. and who known a man Of integrity.
found dead In bed the Normande Hotel to-
day An empty bottle labelled 'hydrocyanic acid
and number of letters showed that he had COM
mitted suicide. Clasped In his hands was the
picture Of woman not his wife. Nobody knew
who she was.
Taylor paying teller OF the Chemical
National Bank. From the origin of that institu-
ton until 1t became merged with the Third
National he held the place of paying teller, and
he retained by the latter bank assistant
paying teller He remained there a few weeks
and on May was employed by the German Amer
lean Bank n bookkeeper. He had trouble with
his wife. whom he married in Iowa and she entered
suit for divorce but later the case was dismissed
Mrs. Taylor now lives in Eldorado, Iowa, with their
child.
An unfinished letter, written to the landlord OF
the hotel by Taylor. found but II said nothing
about his reasons for ending his life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
LEGAL NOTICES.

~~~y>~>NNNNrNNNNS>rON NN/>NNNNNNyN~sNNN-cO>
SUPREME COURT CITY AND COUNTY
OF NEW-YORK.-Anna ~ Rogers
P.aintin against Eliza G. Webster ct al.
Defendants
In pursuance OF judgment OF foreclosure
above entitled action and bearing date the
18th day OF May. 1907. /. the undersigned.
the Referee in said judgment named. will
sell at public auction at the New-York
Real Estate Sales Room. No. III Broad
way. in the City Of New York on the 18th
day OF June. 1891 Al IL O'Clock noon Of
that day. by Peter +. Meyer. Auctioneer.
the pOrtgaged premises mentioned in said
judgment and therein described as follows
All that certain piece or parcel Of land.
situate. lying and being In the Twenty
fourth Ward Of the city OF New York.
bounded and described as follows. Be
Of Briggs Avenue. distant one hundred
ninety-hye and thirty-ave one hundredths
G95 35-1o0) feet Easter.y from the south
east corner Of Briggs Avenue and the
Southern Boulevard; running thence South
wardly parallel with the Southern BOule-
ward one hundred and ten 1lW feet: thence
Eastwardly parallel with Briggs Avenue
Fifty ,50) feet; thence NorthHardly again
parable. with the Southern Boulevard one
hundred and ten 40 feet TO the southerly
side OF Briggs Avenue. and thence West
wardly along the southerly side OF Briggs
Avenue Fifty G5oJ feet to the point or pace
OF beginning. 49,
Dated New York. May 10th. 1897.
JOHN II. ROGAN. Referee.
MERRILL & ROGERS;
Attorneys for plaintiff.
III "rnafway.
New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
STATUE OF STEPHEN GIRARD UNVEILED

Philadelphia. May 20.-The statue of Stephen
Girard the founder of Girard College was I'M
yelled this afternoon. The statue stands the
west plaza Of the City Hall, and was erected by
contributions from the college alumni The day
was the 18th anniversary of the birth of the
phlanthropist. and also marked the semi-centen-
NAL OF the successful working of the college which
bears his name. The unwilling exercises included
addresses by General Louis Wagner and Governor
Hastings. The Grafton was delivered by James NJ.
Beck. The statue was accepted on behalf OF the
city by Mayor Warwick. Before the unwilling ex-
ercises five hundred uniformed Girard College boys
and a thousand OF the college alumni marched
past the statue. They were reviewed by Governor
Hastings. Mayor Warwick and others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

N~-~~~>~~~o~>~N~DoO0~N@~>->
CITY. COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW
YORK. IS: THE CONSOLlpAIE,tp
BOTTLING COMPANY or NEw.fORk'
q corporation duly organized and exist
ing under the Laws Of the State OF New,
York. hereby certihes that II IS engaged
IN manufacturing. bottling and selling OF
and other beverages in bottles. siphons and
boxes with its name, names, other marks
and devices which 1t uses and has the
sole right 10 use. branded. stamped, en- ,
graved. etched blown. Impressed ana
otherwise produced on said boxes. bottles
ard siphons.
That said name. names or other MARKS
and devices are as follows. 10 wit: on
some Of said bottles. John j. Mulqueen: on
others OF said bottles. being one-half pint
soda bottles Albert Krumenacker. on
others Of said bottles, the Consolidated
Bottling Company Of New-York; and Oh
the said siphOns the Consolidated Bottling
Company Of New-i ork. on some Of said
boxes. John j. Mulqueen; on others OF
said boxes. being one-half pint soda boxes.
A. Krumenacker. and on others OF said
boxes. the Consolidated Bottlings Company
Of New-York.
That its principal place Of Business is at
said City and County Of Ncw-York.
In witness whereof the said Consolidated
Bottling Company Of New-York hath
caused its corporate seal 10 be hereunto
affixed. and this certificate 20 be sub
scEibed with Its corporate name BY
Charles Hermann. It's president. CON.
sONDATFD BOTTLING CoNptNY or
NETWORK. by CHAS. HERMANN.
President. H. 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
PROPOSALS FOR COFFEE, SUGAR,
i cI orII1Na SCHOOL. ROCKS ETC -Denar,men, q.

the interior OF Indian Affairs, Washington d. c.
April g. IS07.-sealed proposals Endorsed, Proposals
Tor Coffee Sugar, Clothing School Books, ETC. as the
case may and directed TO the Commissioner Indian
Affairs No 1913 Wooster Street, NewYork City.
received un,ll o'clock p M Of Tgesday May 2s, 1891
Rice Beans Baking Powde:. Soap. Groceries Blankets
Woollen Cotton Goods. Clothing Notions Hats and
Cans boots Shoes, Crockery and School Bids
must be made on. Government blanks Schedules Civ
ing all necessary Information for bidders will be fur
nished upon application to the Indian Once in Washing
ton No i7-19 Wooster Street, NewYOrk City. No
state Street. Chicago. Illinois: the Commtsares OF Sub
sistarce U. s. A.. at Cheyenne, Leavenworth. Omaha
e. Iouis ant St Paul. the Posmasters at Sioux City
Yank.oa Arkansas City. Caldwell Topeka Wichita. and
Tucson Idl will be opened at the hour and day
toned ana bidders invited to be the
opening. -r,-,-rrr c,,rcps
All bids must be accompanied by certified checks
dfts pon some United States depository solvent Ma
tonai bank for az least FIVE PER CENT OF the
~ ,he prcposa! D. NJ BROWNING Commissioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-21
MORE CHARGES OF RATE-cUTT1NG.

At recent meeting of the Board OF Control OF
the Joint Traffic Association charges OF rate-cuttine
were made against the Baltimore and Oaio Rail
road These charges met with only weak and
vague reply and the presidents of the Pennsylvania
and New-York Central rairoads-Messrs. Thomson
and Depew-were appointed committee to look
.nto the charges.
Hardly had the committee been appointed before
charges of an almost identical character were made
against the Pennsylvania road, ana now the Cen
trail is similarly accused
The accusers the upstate canal men. who
aver that the Central road has done them much
harm and will, If present tactics are continued
drive them out of business.
silence and 1t could not be learned yesterday