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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22


BELDING. Mich, Sept. 10, 1898.
To the Common Council OF the city of Bedding
Your health officer and city physician would
respectfully submit the following report OF ser.
vices performed during the month OF August,
1898.
Number OF alleged nusances reported inves-
tigated and ordered removed, nine. Number of
contagious diseases reported, one-consump.
ton. Number sick close of last month, one
consumption. Number died, one-consumption.
One case of consumption moved into the city.
Number Of calls on city poor, sixteen. | would
recommend that the council instruct the city
attorney To notify and call the attention OF the
physicians of the city 10 the law requiring them
To report all contagious and other diseases
dangerous to the public health To the health
officer or local botrd of health.
Respectfully,
/. OHIINGER, Health Of1cer and City Ply.
on motion of Alderman Page seconded 10y
Alderman Glass, the petition OF III. j. Leonard
and 81 others TO place twenty electric lights on
the streets was referred TO the committee or
street lighting.
CONTINGENT FUND.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

Names of laborers employed: NJ. j. kellogg
Thos Shocks, VIM. Carter, Il. Tooley, c. NJ
Wingar, w. Summers, Dan Cameron, Frank
Maxwell John Riker. A. II. Morgan
Names OF laborers with teams employed:
Fred VanVickle Jas. Fuller, Chas. Lopez win
Ellis.
Names of overseers employed: Alvin Morse.
G.. n. FOSTER, Street Com.
The health officer and city physicians report
read as follows:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

I
Alfred Wells, freight and draying. ........ 81
Ihlng Bros. & Everard, II. of the Il. dockets II %
Chas. Luce, digging grave. g 50
f. Il. Smith, express, postage. IS
b. O. Curtis, special police .......... so
STREET FUND.
Jas. Fuller, labor on street with team. 10 20
viii Ellis, ." &" - &" 4" .... 50
Chas Lopez, " 4" 80. -
Na la hnr ~ wit taau
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

The loss OF the navy during the war
with Spain was fifteen killed and forty
three wounded, marvelously small
list in view OF the fact that thirty-five
Spanish ships were destroyed in action.
The health OF the $4,000 men in the
American navy is remarkably good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
BELpINo, september ID. lsas

BELDtNu, September TO- 1888
Meeting called TO order by Mayor Spencer.
Roll call Present Mayor Spencer. aldermen
Morse Hudson, Avery, Glass, Curtis, Page
Minutes OF last meeting were approved
The communication OF II. w, Howard was
read
ON motion OF Alderman Morse seconded by
Alderman Page the marshal was instructed to
enforce the bicycle ordinance in regard To rid
ing on the sidewalk.
The street commissioner read as follows:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

In eight years the production ofsilver
in Colorado has declined from so, 0O0,-
900 to less than Sl3, 900, 600, while the
gold product has increased from 81, $780,
900 to 99,570,0O0. That state may as
we'll drop the claim that silver is the
handspring of the world and the uni
versal regulator OF prices.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

The State Board OF Health has issued
directory of Michigan summer re-
sorts, mineral springs and sanitaria.
The typographical work is commenda-
BILE and the board are to be congratu-
lated upon such an effort to place
Michigan at the head OF summer resort
states. Copies can be had by sending
six cents in stamps to the board at
Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22

DAVID Q. CRAWFORD, OF Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-09-22
We carry the largesr stock of
Books and Stationery.

Remember the I2mo, 32s titles
sc each. We are showing great
bargains in Bibles and sell the
Vive Camera.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08

Nolan was a magnificent creature, IT.
teen and half hands high, snow
white, with name and tail like strands
Of FURNISHED silver, and nostrils like
pink satin; feet as the wind under the
saddle-the only use to which he was
put-with swinging, easy gait, most
inviting to the equestrian lover; high
spirited, yet gentle withal as a fawn.
Both Nolan and Sultan were regularly
exercised In ring laid out on one
part of the grounds for that purpose.
So docile was Nolan that the two lit
tie daughters Of the house were much
given to climbing upon his back dur
ing this exercise. II either CHANGED to
slip and fall beneath the feet of the
horse while in motion he would stop
instantly, and, with the zouave cry to
the child, "Tranquiel! Tranquiel!"
meaning be quiet, would, with rare in
telligence, bend his head and carefully
push the little one from his path.
On one Of the foraging expeditions Of
the Union troops stationed at Fort
Mitchell, few miles distant from the
LIE Broot residence, both horses were
taken from the stables. M. LIE Broot
was away from home. Upon his return,
With the impetuosity and decisive ac-
ton Of the typical Frenchman, he
started at once with his zouave in hot
pursuit Of the animals. Some four
miles from home he came across them.
tethered and in charge Of subaltern.
LIE Broot covered the man with his pis-
tolls while the zouave deity secur-
ed the horses. Then he directed the
latter to take them across the Ohio
River into Brown county, Ohio, he,
himself riding on into Covington, KY,
and straight to the old Planters House.
where the commanding officer Of the
troops, Gen. Stanhope, was stopping.
There he defiantly challenged the Gen.
erals interference in the case. Moth
Ing came Of the affair, however, and at
| ter a time the horses were returned to
their old quarters. Loath to dispose Of
Nolan, and not wishing to ship him to
France, LIE Broot left him for some
months to the care of Col. Mason,
finally pensioning him to a farm near
Morrow, o., where he lived his life
out in peaceful retirement.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
A FAMOUS CHARGER.
LED THE LIGHT BRIGADE AT BALA-
KLAVA AND DIED IN OHIO.

Strange Scenes Witnessed by the Horse
That Captain Nolan Rode Through the
Valley of Death--Idolized by French
man. Who Brought Him to This Country,
The noted white Arabian steed rid
den by Capt. Nolan in the charge OF
the Light Brigade at the memorable
battle Of Balaklava Of the Crimea was
quartered for several years in the i'm
mediate vicinity of Cincinnati, and died
natural death at ripe old age In the
neighborhood of Morrow, o.
When the laundering order for the
charge of the Light Brigade was given
Capt. Nolan was in command. AS the
men charged into the valley OF death"
Nolan, on his conspicuous white Arab,
spurred far in advance Of ala fine
mark for Russian rifleman. With his
sword high uplifted and cheer on
his lips he was struck in the breast by
a fragment of shell, thrown in the Rus
slams first discharge, and instantly
killed. His sword dropped from his
hand, but the arm retained its upright
position and his left hand the bride
rein, as his horse instinctively turned
back and galloped toward the brigade.
A the files opened to let him pass an
unearthly shrek rent the air, said BY
some to have been the last agonizinS
cry Of Nolan, in a vain effort to turn
the brigade from its impending doom,
but thought by others to be the result
Of no human will, but due rather to
those "spasmodic forces which may act
upon the form when life has ceased"
Straight into the Russian guns,
which were opened full upon them,
dashed the brigade, and then they
rode back; but not the six hundred"
The immense loss was only counter
balanced" says one, "by the brilliance
of the attack and the gallantry, order,
and discipline which distinguished It,"
The remnant of the Light Brigade
was sent over to Quebec to recuperate.
and with them Nolan's white Arab.
with two slight sabre cuts In his side.
He carried the marks to his death.
After his masters death the horse was
called Nolan. While in Quebec Lester
Taylor, wholesale cotton merchant Of
Cincinnati, purchased him and brought
him to Cincinnati, where he shortly
afterward sold him to August Le
Broot.
LIE Broot was Frenchman. The 10
Broots owned pretty summer house
at South zCovington, KY, on the cliffs
of Licking River, and now known as
Dinmore Park. Luxurious quarters
were fitted up for Nolan. A French
zouave was brought from France to
care expressly for him and handsome
Jet black stallion, called Sultan, pur-
chased in Algiers by M. LIE Broot on
one Of his numerous trips to Europe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
The Horrors of
Rheumatism.
Il zooman's account Of torture sOAieh lasted three
years; Of her struggles against the dreaatnl disease,
and The good fortune that erozVied her efforts.

could not feel needle thrust into my flesh.
IL was confined to the house three
years, unable to walk nearly half tbs time.
"After those three slow years Of agony,
curing which l spent probably 5000 for
treatment and tried dozen doctors, l gavs
up hope OF any release from pain, but death.
II was cured, completely cured, by Dr..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. They
alone caused my recovery.
The first dose gave me appetite.
"After the second dose sIep. soundly,
the first time within year.
II sent for dozen boxes. By the time
had taken the contents Of eleven boxes
felt entirely we'll
The doctor said was cured. He was
greatly impressed, and since then he has
prescribed Dr.. Williams' Pink Pills for PALE
People for many Of his patients"
Mrs. Fenly, together with her husband,
made affidavit to the exact truth Of the fore
going account before Notary P. N. Thomas.
The cure Of -. severest cases Of rhea-
matism by Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People has occurred In every STATE Ia
the Union, and Its power IN ordinary eases
Is proport:onately greater.
These marvellous vegetable pills 70 d.
rechy to the seat Of he troubls. They
build up new cellular structure In the
diseased parts by eliminating poisonous
elements and renewing hcalth-siving
chemical forces In the blood.
They are for sale by druggists every
where tor so csnts single box Of $50
for half dozen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
scend to satisfied their curiosity.

scend to satisfied their curiosity.
well, you all remember Guy Will
ford, who tlourished in this town about
five years ago, and who left very sud-
denly for India? 1t is no less person
than he come back, wealthy, polished.
traveled--the handsomest man In the
world, my brother says, with the form
of an Apollo, the pride OF Lucifer, the
wealth Of Croesus, the-Helen. are you
i'll? What is the matter?" she cried,
as she happened to glance where Hell
en- stood, and saw her Keeling and try
ing to support herself by the column.
Guy MILFORD was Immediately for
gotten; all attention now turned to
Helen. She soon recovered, and retired
to her room.
why should be so disturbed be-
cause Guy MILFORD has come? l don't
love him. Pshaw! I'm foolish"
She was now possessed with a long
ing to see Guy. She heard no more Of
him until about two weeks after that
first announcement, when Rosa re-
ceived intelligence that Guy MILFORD
would accompany her brother to the
ball which was to be given by one Of
the leading families in the town. She
determined to be present.
| Upon entering the ballroom Helen
saw Guy MILFORD. Five years since
last she saw him! All, me! how things
had changed!
+ She had no chance to speak to him
till the latter part Of the evening, when
Rosa Darlington brought him to her
and introduced them, thinking they
had never met.
She was glad that he hurried her of
to dance, for she felt almost faint now
that she was at last with him again.
They separated after the dance, Hell
en- retiring into deep bay-window.
He soon returned and requested her
to accompany him to the conservatory,
to view large cactus they had been
discussing.
While there, almost before he knew
it, he had her in his arms, telling her
how he loved her, and asking her again
to become his wife. After five long
years she had found contentment.
Rosa Darlington often visits Mrs.
MILFORD, and declares that she never
saw such a case of love at first sight"
Helen never told her what happened
ave years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08

Still, he loved the pale aristocrat, too.
and he venerated his noble conduct to-
ward Rose and worshipped Rose all
the more for her sacrificing love for
David.
Rose waves her hand blithely as, at
some distance from her, David doffs
his cap In greeting, Then those who
were watching her saw her face sud
denly whiten, wild light dart into
her blue eyes, her hands to clench
tightly, to stand hesitatingly for a
second, and then to dart forward with
lightning rapidity. There is sound
as of something falling heavily to the
ground; mans voice shouts, Master
David" woman's shrek, and the
voice of David, MY God! Rose!"
Those who witnessed the hurried
scene focked to the place of disaster.
the rest of the miners following won-
deringly. Athwart the ground heavy
wooden beam lies aslant; close by the
body of Rose, her head horribly CASH
ed, her slender hand clutching tightly
the loose blouse of David, who lies
prone beside her CONSCIOUSNESS, but
uninjured), where Rose had dragged
him from the reach of the hand Of
death, Offering herself as satisfaction
to the grim ogre in David's stead.
Pawnee Bill views the scene in ST.
lence. The still unconscious form Of
David is conveyed from the scene.
Hands, rough from laborious toiling,
gentle with love, stoop to lift the pros
trate form of Rose.
Don't touch her, comrades" Bill
says-his voice does not quaver, but it
is tone deeper than usual-''that task
is mine"
He lifts her form tenderly and with
his face pressed tightly to hers-white
with the death tinge-he moves on
ward.
The next day the body of Rose, still
in the last, calm sleep-lies in humble
state in the little sitting room. Low
ing hands Of kindly women have ar
rayed her daintily and fastened clus.
ter of wild bloom in her folded hands
Large sheaves of blooms are about her
breathing their sorrow in whiffs Of
| perfumes upon the still air.
Beside the silent sleeper Pawnee Bill
sits; his hand covers caressingly thu
pale, folded hands Of his little Rose
He looks neither around nor about
him; his glance is transfixed with sor
rowfu intentness upon the marble-pal,
face before him. A hand is laid light
ly upon his shoulder, voice whisper!
his name in broken accents, and Davit
kneels beside the sorrowing father, hi
face buried in his hands upon the OLE
mans knee, sobbing bitterly. Pawne
Bits arm steals lovingly around tn
STOPPING form and gently strokes tn
bowed head.
She's going from us, Master Da
vid,' he says in low voice. Davi
answers only with sobs. MY lit
tie girl died for you, Master David
but I'd We done the same. Maybe
anyhow, she's better off, for this was
rough old world for my little 'uh."
They watched together in silence
David's head leaning sadly upon tn
coffin edge, the hand of Bill lovingl
twined around him.
In the quiet churchyard that sleep
in the shadows of the chapel room
a little grave. and at its head stand
heavy cross of cleaning marble, 0
which is carved the one word, Rose.
II is ssavid's last gift to Rose
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08

Sueh suffering as rheumatism causes the
victims upon whom it fastens itself is al
most uncomfortable.
Sufferers from the worst types Of this ter
rible disease will supply the missing hor-
rors in the following story from real lie.
Those who writhe under milder forms
Of rheumatism will be able to imagine the
feelings Of the tortured victim.
The only justification for making public
such heart-rending details is the fact that
the lesson taught will be helpful to others,
pointing the way to renewed life and health
10 every sufferer from rheumatism.
The story is told by a woman. Her
name Is Mrs. Caleb Fenly; she lives In
St. Paul, Ind.
This Is her account;
III am farmers wife. believe my
frequent exposure to the weather cauled
my terrible attack Of rhtumatsm. Damp
weather always aggravated Il.
"Ny limbs would begin to swell at the
ANKLE joints.
"This swelling would begin in the night,
at times. Iwould awake in agony.
daylight wou1d find my limbs purple
in color, swollen to twice their natural size,
and so racked with pain ! could not bear
to toueh them.
any right am add both legs were 50
drawn as to be almost Useless.
"'My skin became dry ard yellow.
AT times my limbs would pain a.
lhough millions Of needles wers pricking
them.
"Again they would be numb and !
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
library ticket. with Dog Licenses

library Tickets with Dog License<
Some time ago the Kansas City.
Kan. Council passed an ordinance
giving the public library so per cert.
OF all money derived from dog ii
censes. This will amount to about
$4,000 per year. The membership fee
to the public library is 81 annually
The promoters of the free member
ship scheme claim that by virtue OF
the ordinance giving the library hall
OF the dog license money the 100,
people of the city practically supper,
the library. They argue 1t is not the
rich people who keep dogs. but the
poor classes. The license on a female
dog Is $3.50, while It costs $1.26 pes
year to harbor male dog. It IL
claimed that IS per cent Of the money
derived from dog licenses comes from
the laboring people, and, inasmueh g.,
their money supports the Institution
they think 1t is no more than righ,
that they should be allowed free ae
cess to the library.
The ordinance will provide tha.
when person takes out dog licens,-
the City Clerk shall issue with 1t one
membership to the library.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
UNTOLD. :

Beautiful she looked in the drawing.
room of the Howard mansion, in the
town of Deeple, in the eastern part OF
Suffolk. She might have made fit
subject for Madonna, only that there
was too much pride, and too little
meekness, in the contour of her face.
He who stands by her side, and looks
at her so lovingly, is Guy MILFORD, who
loves her so passionately, but who also
loves her in vain; for he is the son OF
poor gentleman, while she is the
daughter and heiress of the wealthiest
man in Deepdale.
Guy had come to see old Mr.. How
ard on some matters pertaining to his
profession chat of lawyer, and had
been ushered into the drawing-room
to await his appearance. There on the
couch lay Helen Howard-asleep. Guy
stood looking at her when Mr.. How
ard entered the room. He must have
read the love-light in Guys eyes, for
he crossed over to him and said, in
kind voice:
MILFORD, you love my daughter? All,
l know you do. Well, my boy, you
have my permission to WOO her;
though whether you win her or not,
she will decide"
And he smiled pleasantly upon per-
ceiving the joyous look on Guys face
as he caught his hands, thanking him,
and declaring his love for his daugh-
ter.
They left the room quietly, Helen
sleeping on, all unconscious of what
had transpired.
Helen, do you love me? Will you
be my wife?"
Guy MILFORD leaned toward her as
he spoke, reaching out his hands, but
she put them back coldly, saying:
"Mr. Wilfred, if l had anticipated
cused myself from seeing you this af-
ternoon. l have always regarded you
as friend, but never supposed you
would aspire to Helen Towards love
or money"
"Helen-Miss Howard-you wrong
mel" cried Guy. Il have naught but
the purest love for you. / am sorry
that l have SO displeased you by my
presumption, but l could remain in
uncertainty no longer; since you look
SO unfavorably to my suit, l bid you
farewell"
And he was gone.
She wished then she could take back
the harsh words she had spoken upon
hearing of his departure for India,
where he would remain for five years
or more.
Helen was more brilliant than ever
that season; Notwithstanding which,
she was always possessed with dis
satisfied feeling. So, at last, she
begged her father to take her abroad,
which he did.
Three years passed before they re-
turned to Deepdale, and yet Helen
Howard was Helen Howard still. Old
she threatened to become as much of
belle as of old
Rosa Darlington came to stay with
her-a bright young lady of eighteen.
One evening large party had congre-
gated on the lawn of the Howard man.
sion, when Miss Rosa exclaimed:
"News-news! who can guess
Brother Harry tells good piece OF
news. The ore who guesses shall have
the right to the first introduction"
Then there were cries of who!
who? We can never guess-let us
know" ETC., before Rosa would conde-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08

Be sure that your blood is pure, your
appetite good, your digestion PEI feet
To purify your blood and build up YOU r
heal III, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This medi inc has accomplished re-
markablr cures of all lood diseases. il
is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hood Sar>apa lila ha- power to make
YOU well by purifying and e"riching your
blood; giving YOU an appctit ana ne We,
mental and digestive strength
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
Two Hundred Tipsy Tramps.

Among the cars which were wreck
ed near Del Rio, Texas. on the South
ern Pacific, were five loaded with Cal
ifornia wine, In cases and barrels.
These FIVE cars were smashed into
pieces, and the uabroken and broken
bottles and barrels Of wine were scat
tered over the right Of way for con-
siderable distance. Advices reached
San Antonio from the scene Of the ac-
cident that fully 200 tramps quickly
scented the wine, and held high revel-
ry at that place for several days. No
restrictions were placed on their or
gies, as the place is In desolate part
of the country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.
UNCLE hENRWs Prescription.
Amt no use O. frettin'
Bout the weather, friends;

Amt no use o frettih'
Bout the weather, friends;
Got to take whatever
The kind Creator sends.
What If clouds do gether,
And the cold winds blowi
Can't have jist fair weather
All the time, you know.
But there's one thing certain,
II your stomach's right
You can make the darkest
Day seem nice n bright.
Git up in the mornin',
Rustic round a bit;
Show 'em there's some ginger
In your system yit.
Sing m dance n whistle,
Startle all creation
Anything to git your
Blood in circulation
Make somebody happy
Lordy, that's the way
Any one can brighten.
Up the darkest day!
Cleveland Leade.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
Valuable Pointer.

The unclaimed Jewels and curios t.f
the value Of $3.50. 900 which were foun $
in the ruins after the fire at the char
ity bazar in Paris have been sold a.
auction. The money realized ID to re
main bonded for thirty years. aftet
which all the money unclaimed goes
to the state.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
BOTH one year for S1.55.
Send all orders to TIE SITTER, s. Londonderry

THE n Y TRIBUNE ALMANAC $40 National of refer
Constitution Iih
Dinghy Tariff Bill
President McKnleys Cabinet
II
Tables of Public Statistics Election Returns tform
IN
ponlns
PRICE % CENTS POSTAGE PAID
ali THE SITTER
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
Btrd. A. Travellers

br0s A. Travellers.
A naturalist Of eminence finds that
land birds make their Journeys in the
day time and water birds at night.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
NHNMm0 Paper
AA- $500 !. Hangers al
wv II NY El Painters

only one in each City or Town to sell W
Paper from my Books. Line Is large OF '"''
tiful, and cheap goods. Best prices and Z
counts ever offered by any house
For particulars, address u. w. your
81 and 80 West l4th Street, New York City.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08
MY SICK SISTERS.

"I want to tell you what Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. For twenty years l had
suffered with loss of appetite, nausea,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-08

Her SIX Sons Her Pall-Bearers.
Sarah Poorman died In Muncie, Ind,
recently, at the ripe old age Of ninety
years. There was an interesting and
PECULIAR feature about her funera
Her six sons, her only children, al
boys over sixty years old, a. I
grandfathers themselves, were the
pall-bearers.