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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
DoRIc CHAPTER BANQUET.
Losing Side In Contest Feast the Winners-
A Good Time In spite Of the storm.

Losing Side In Contest Feast the winners
Good Time In spite of the storm.
Over fifty members OF Doric Chapter
O.E.S. were out Tuesday night to attend
the banquet rendered by the losing side
to the winners I'm the contest which
closed few weeks ago. 1t was held
at Hotel Bedding and as the storm was
so furious and streets badly drifted
Fales' livery was sent out TO bring In
all who would come. A fine program
was given in the parlors introduced by
Mrs. w. p. Hetherington and an hour
of sociability was spent before the BAN
quet call was sounded. Miss Jennie
Wagner presided at the piano and
gave several fine selections. Mrs. DR..
Coville recited, T.. B. Lapham read
piece, Dr. and Mrs. Stanton sang a
duet and w. B. Reed solo. 1t was
after ten o'clock when the company
were seated at the banquet tables and
the feast OF good things prepared by
the popular landlord for the palate
and stomach, and the intellectual feast
served afterward kept the company In
fine humor until the midnight hour.
At each plate was a cute little souvenir
card with tiny bottle OF Eastern Star
perfume, gift from Mr.. North of
jackson, who visited the chapter re-
Gently.
Mrs. l.. b. Lapham, leader OF the
winning side, was toastmistress and
did the honor of the position in very
happy manner. She complimented the
forces of each side for their excellent
work, the talent it had brought out
and in introducing the several toasts,
made use of appropriate witicisms,
which were happily received.
Fred A. Washburn talked on "Our
Esteemed Entertainers" for the win
ners and Prof VanWinkle responded
for those who put up the banquet.
They were both in happy mood and
made the most of their subjects in an
entertaining way.
"Our Chapter" was given Mrs. L. F.
ireland, the Worthy Matron, and it
was an excellent paper, which we shall
publish later. She was very highly
complimented.
Mrs. M. A. Chapman discoursed on
Newly Discovered Talent" in rhyme
and was loudly applauded for the happy
hits made.
ITO the Victors Belong Not Alonel
the Spells" was Il. Frank lreland's
toast The sentiment was Whatever
is, is right; this world, tbs true, was
made for Casar-but for Titus too. "
His speech was good one, taking the
spirit of the subject IN broader view
than in the light of the present &C.
casion.
Mrs. A. l.. Spencer summed up Con
tests from the Winning Side" and her
husband, in absence Of +. h. Ranney,
defended the losing side. There was
sharp crossfring and the responses
were very fine.
Ii. j Leonard was the ChaLncey Nj.
Depew of the occasion and to him was
given Condolences. He sympathized
with the vanquished in fine remarks
and made pointed quotations from
Bobbie Burns.
+. e. Ranney was snow bound and
unable to be present, but came in for a
good many hot shots. Fred was called
the Mark Twain in the contest
Mrs. G.. N. Foster responded In
choice words to"Long Live Our Order"
and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne"
closed the pleasant event, with all hop
ing for "a repetition next year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
THE CHURCHES AND SOCIETIES.

There will be a parlor meeting OF the
w. G. Il. U. at the homo of Mrs DR..
Morris. Friday, January %, at 2:3O p.
IN. The day will be observed as
Mothers day. Among the red letter
days of the w. G. I. u, Madam Will
lard's Frances Wizards mother)
birthday, January 3, has been set apart
us Mothers day. The Bedding union
will observe their regular day OF meet
ing January % as Mothers day this
year. A cordial invitation to all.
There will be parlor entertainment
at Ii. III. Angeles for the benefit of the
Ladies' Aid Society, Friday evening,
January 2Sth All those wishing 10
attend that have no conveyance will
please meet at the Nj. K. church and
on the North Side at h. e. Hudson s
store between the hours of seven and
eight and way will be provided for
them to go. After the program, choc-
olate and walters will be served. Ten
cents.
Band No 2 of the Ladies' Social
Circle of the Congregational church
will hold cake and doughnut sale
Saturday afternoon, January 20, at the
store of MIR. Frank N. Holmes. Come
early. Sale commences at 2 o'clock.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
-
Wednesday afternoon, February End.
All are requested to have blocks
ready for the quilt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

A Pleasant Duty-"When know any
thing worthy of recommendation con-
slider it my duty to tell it., :" says Rev
Jas M irdock, of Harrisburg, Pa. DIR.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder has cured
me OF Catarrh OF five years standing.
It is certainly magical in its effect.
Thesfirst application benefited me in
five minutes. | would not be without
IL in the house. Sold by w. I. Bene-
dict aud Holmes & Counell.-66.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

John Skedgell was up from Belding
to spend Sunday with his parents
Coral News.
AT the Opera House Saturday night,
Daisy Bell Moore will appear as Little
Jessy Green" Reserved seats at Ho-
tel Bedding.
Levi Loveland has sold his barber
in Ionia and he and T. j. Way are
making preparations to make an early
start for the Klondike.
At the beginning OF the year 1897, Al
divorce cases were pending in the cir
cult. During the year SO new cases
were started and eight discontinued,
while in two cases the defendant died.
The Pioneer Society of Greenville
and vicinity held its annual meeting
at Greenville last week and banquetted
at Hotel Phelps. Over one hundred
were present and during the business
session the following officers we're
chosen: President, l.. r. Miller; first
vice president, G.. G.. Merritt: second
vice president, DR.. John Avery; treas
urer, VIM. Backus; secretary, w. b..
Wells. Mr.. and Mrs. p. Coville were
present from this city.
The Lapeer Press thinks it is about
time for a reaction from the tendency
toward too many secret societies and
other organizations of various kinds.
The Press says: "How would it be, in
the midst Of the countless clubs and
secret orders that already have Slapped
the social and financial life from our
town to organize a club whose mem
beers shall pledge TO remain at home
occasionally, pay their grocery and
other bills and get acquainted with
their families? Their object should be
home culture, and their motto, "Mind
your own business"
1t has been several years since snow
storm OF the dimensions of the one we
had Saturday night and Sunday has
visited this vicinity. The wind blew
necessarily and at times with fearful
velocity, piling the snow up in huge
drifts in many places on Main street in
front OF business places. On the north
side drifts were from three to five feet
deep The marshal and force OF men
and teams we're employed nearly all
day in removing the heavy fall OF snow
into the middle OF the street. Side
walks were impossible in many places
about the city until snowplow broke
a pathway. The storm was general
throughout Michigan, but not severely
cold. Tuesday afternoon a repetition
OF Saturdays storm set ia and contin-
ued several hours, drifting and piling
up the snow again. We have certainly
more of ''the beautiful at present than
in many years. Sleighing will be ex-
cellent when the roads are broken.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.


Thursday, January 81.
SIP. MI. o. Foresters.
500 y. IN. Whist Club.
Friday, January 2S.
SIP ND. OF X.
Saturday, January go.
Opera House-Benetit, Daisy Moore
Monday, January IL.
7:30 y. m.-F. a. A. M.
Tuesday. February 1.
1880 p. nj. o. D. +.
Wednesday, February 2.
1880 u. NIX. OF T.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
FOR SALE.

Twenty acres of land at Ashley,
Mich, within one mile of the junction
of two railroads. Two coal kllns, splen-
did land. Fifteen acres nearly ready
for the plough; five acres woodland.
Easy terms. Enquire of w. l. Munger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.

An enter tainment will be given in
the Opera House, Saturday evening,
January 20, for the benefit of little
Daisy Moore. The play is entitled "A
True Story of Broken Home" Daisy
will appear in several parts, and also
sing. She is raising money to pay for
having her limb amputated and full
house is desired. Admission, adults
% cents, children 10 cents, reserved
seats 35 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
COAL COAL

We sell hard coal, Lehigh or Scran-
ton, all sizes at $500 per ton, and you
can draw it yourself.
JOHN j. FOSTER GAS WORKS,
36-lm Greenville, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
anter or better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as preventive OF pneumonia, consump-
tion and other serious lung troubles
that follow neglected colds. w. |.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

While many agitators have struck
this community since our residence
here, the shock in each instance has
proven a failure. Why not agitate
the question of "a reading room for the
youths of the city. This will keep
them oil the streets and at the same
time give them a chance to store their
minds with useful knowledge and keep
them up with the times. Who will
start the agitation?-Clare Cleaver.
An agitation OF this kind in Belding
il practical results could be obtained
therefrom, and a reading room estab-
lished and maintained, would be an
excellent thing. Many young men
would be glad TO patronize such place
rather than walk the streets or visit
saloons OF an evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
LEAVE DETROIT $40 p. M, AR
RIVE PITTSBURG ESQ A. M.

Pullman Sleeping Car runs through
via Toledo Union Station and Mans
field over Pennsylvania Lines on above
schedule week days after January %;
on Sundays leave Detroit 1895 p. IN.
Direct connections in Pittsburg Union
Station for the East For particulars
apply to +. M. BUSHoNG, Il. p. Agt.,
SO GrisWold st Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

The pupils in school were asked to
give in writing the difference between
"A biped and quadruped. One boy
gave the following: "a biped has two
legs, and ouadruped has four legs,
therefore, the difference between a
biped and a quadruped is two legs. y
Tit-Bits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Did you ever try to teach your chill
dren geography with postage stamps?
Benedict will give you 10 different for
eign stamps with each box of Frog in
Your Throat"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

There are three little things which
do more work than any other three lit
tie things created-they are the ant,
the bee and DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the last being the famous little
pills for stomach and liver troubles.
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

A thrill of terrors is experienced
when a brassy cough Of Group sounds
through the house at night. But the
terror soon changes to relief after One
Minute Cough Cure has been admin
istered. Safe and harmless for chill
dren. w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Best line of Felt and Beaver shoes
ever shown in Belding. The City
Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Quo Vadis, and ten books by Black,
Besant, Ouida, Blackmore In the pub
lie library at Benedicts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

After years OF untold suffering from
piles, b. w. Pursell of Knitnersville,
Pa, was cured by using single box Of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Skin
diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples
and obstinate sores are readily cured
bv this famous remedy. w. |.
Renedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Master-''Who can tell me what USE
full article we get from the whale?"
Johnny-"Wh alebone.
Master-"Right. Now, what little
boy or girl knows what we get from
the scalp
-"Sealing-wax.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Rubbers of all kinds and sizes at the
City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

One wood heater and one gasoline
stove will be sold at $40 If taken quick
Inq uire of j. III. Sherman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Look at our Thomas G.. Plant shoes.
Just arrived, at The City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Helen A. Newman sells millinery at
less than cost through January.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

A large assortment OF leather boots
cheap, at the City Shoe Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27

Mantel clocks cheaper than dirt at
Ricaby's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-01-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Chas Granger, SO, Saranac;
Mary McCaum, AZ, Lyons.
Herbert E. Bixby, 20, Assumption, I'll.
Elvina BraeDdle, %, GAINESVILLE.
Elias M. Parney, 80, Belding;
Adeline K. Tobey, 80, Fairplains.
James Kelly, q, Hubbardston;
Ellen Togarty, rs, Hubbardston.
Bert Stanton, %, Easton;
Belle Ostrander, 10, Orange.
Timothy Beanhan, SO, Hubbardston:
Margaret Hogan, 26, Hubbardston.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

the world. Behold Liberty enlightening
mankind, where thousands can see it.
Over this city of liberty in the East let our
flag forever float. Dewey and the Thir-
teenth, by Gods command, have raised
Old Glory there Let the rising and set
ting sun shine upon it's folds and may the
millions of human beings in the Orient
find our flag savior of their freedom.
Freedoms flag divinely raised and COM
missioned, let no American hand ever dare
pull it down.
JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Above the dome of the capitol in this
city is the figure of Justice; in her right
hand the drawn sword, and in her left the
scales symbolizing the states dual duties
of war and peace In fulillment of the
one Minnesota has always given the flower
of her sons. At Gettysburg and Manila
Minnesota deeds typify the immortal valor
of the West. AS the scales are lifted alOft
above the sword, so the higher duties of
peace surpass those of war. The develop
ment of law and the adjustment of rights
are worthy the exercise of the highest
powers of the human mind.
1t rs the duty, and should be the ambi-
tion, Of every executive Of our state to en-
deaVor to hold those scales eQutpoise
betzVeen interests great and interests small
betzVeen the high and the lOz0, and see that
the scales Of justice balance, though on the
one side be DiVeS and on the other Lazarus
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21

hook and ladder company were driven
in carriage, with the trucks follow
ing behind. The various companies
OF the fire department with the
trucks, all gaily decorated, made an
impressive sight.
The Fairmont band headed the in
dustrial portion of the parade. The
floats of the mercantile houses came
in the following order: T w Hart,
Chas Zimmerman, A B Coats, J M
Karmany, Minneapolis Brewing Co,
Geo E Brett, inc, Joseph Manderfeld,
Berg & Yeoman, L @ Diamond, Jen-
sen & Perrin, @ Kuehne, Mankato
Steam Carpet Cleaning Works, Ben
L Monson, Pagel's Bottling Works. G.
M Phillips & Son, GAINESVILLE band,
Chris Danieson, M WiItgen. w Fl
Anderson, Hubbard Milling Ca, Schlitz
Brewing Co, pump factory, Fowler &
Pay, Mankato Broom Works, Laws
spring steel hay sings, DR. w w
Eberhart, Mankato G A r band, Man.
kato Post, rough riders, Union hall,
Schroeder & Murphy.
Some of the floats deserve special
mention. Joseph Manderfeld's con-
sisted of fine representation of Col
umbia, by young lady appropriately
costumed. C Kuehne had part of his
work shop along, including a forge,
and his men were at work. WI
Anderson had decorated boat, The
Mankato Broom Works had some men
and machines at work making brooms.
DR. Eberhart drove a handsome team
tandem style, The Mankako Post had
a very realistic elephant, with a boy
riding.
The parade was concluded at noon
and was witnessed by vast multi
tude that crowded Front street from
one end to the other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
The Sports Parade.

The sports parade last evening was
a bowling success. At least, that is
what almost everybody said, and tine
public is generally right. There was
fun for everybody, and the crowds
who lined the streets seemed to enjoy
the many comical features introduce
ed. The parade got off at about 1880
o'clock, under the marshalship of Gen.
e. M. Pope, assisted by number Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
FRIDAY.

Vast thrOngS OF people hlled tne
sidewalks along Front street today
beginning with early in the forenoon.
The street fair has proved to be a
very great attraction, and thousands
Of strangers have come to the city by
rail and team to help make it a sue
cess. The attendance has thus far
been beyond expectation.
A heavy white frost covered every
thing this morning and the mercury
was FIVE degrees below the freezing
point. The sky was almost cloudless,
and the promise of a fine day ripened
into perfect realization of all that
our people have been hoping for in
the weather line. A finer day in
every respect could not have been Or
dered.
The secretary and his assistants
were kept busy all the forenoon re-
ceiving entries from exhibitors.
Some of the booths were well hlled,
while there were others where few or
no entries were made for the pre-
miums offered.
Everything has thus far moved
off according to program. The
balloon ascension yesterday afternoon
was a great success. The balloon
arose slowly and drifted toward the
southeast. When at great height
the aeronaut made his parachute
leap and landed just below Prospect
Heights in door yard on Locke
street. The ascension and leap were
witnessed by thousands and gave ex-
cellent satisfaction. 1t will be re-
peated at the same hour today and
tomorrow.
'The New World" was produced at
the opera house last night in the
presence of large and fine audience.
1t was everything that has been
claimed for it, and was decided hit.
All taking part acquitted themselves
with credit, and much praise is due
Prof. Clendenen and his assistants as
we'll as to all taking part. The cos
TUNES were fine, the singing and
dancing good and the specialties tout
of sight," This entertainment will
be repeated at the opera house to.
night.
Front street presented a most at
tractive appearance last night. The
arches and stores were all illuminated
and the sidewalks were crowded un-
til late hour. Every place Of
amusement was filed. The Fairmont
band arrived at $50 p. m. and the
GAINESVILLE band later. The St. Peter
band also drove over at it's own ex-
pen Sc, rendered number Of first
class selections, and did not charge a
cent. This was appreciated by all.
There was music everywhere last
night and today.
Yesterday the police stopped three
gambling games and two more today.
These fakirs had taken out licenses
to do one kind of business and had
done another kind not contemplated
when the committee granted the
licenses. The police acted under In
structions of subcommittee. Plenty
of places to spend money are left, and
a good deal of coin will be carried
away by non-residents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-21
The Baby Show.

The judges in the baby show con-
test met this morning and after COM
pairing notes awarded prizes as
follows:
Sweepstakes prize, best all round
baby. 1st prize, male child'exhibited
by Mrs. T. Roebke, ten dollars worth
of dental work given by DR.. W. W.
Eberhardt. Sweepstakes, End prize.
awarded to male child exhibited by
Mrs. E. Schumacher, five dollars
worth of dental work by DR.. W, W.
Eberhardt.
Prettiest female child under one
year. 1st prize, child exhibited by
Mrs w G Hoerr, prize offered by J
A Lewis & Son. End prize, child ex-
hibited by Mrs Caswell, prize offered
by ] A Lewis & Son.
Handsomest male child under one
year. 1st prize, child exhibited by
Mrs d T Evans, given by Lewis &
Son. I'd prize, child exhibited by
Mrs Henry Gerlach, given by Lewis
q Son.
Brightest child under one year. 1st
prize, child exhibited by Mrs. A e
Young, given by Mankato Candy &
Cracker Co. End prize, child exhibited
by Mrs Binger, given by Mankato
Candy & Cracker Co.
Heaviest child under six months
LIST prize, child exhibited by Mrs Sam
Ross, prize by Lewis & Son. End
prize, child exhibited by Mrs Hugh
Edwards. prize by Lewis & Son.
Heaviest child under one year. 1st
prize, child exhibited by Mrs Klein
schmidt, prize by Lewis & Son. End
prize, child exhibited by Mrs T
Roebke, prize by Lewis s. Son.
Lightest child under six months.
LIST prize, child exhibited by Mrs.
Richardson, prize by Lewis & Son.
End prize, child exhibited by Mrs
Victor Anderson, prize by Lewis &
Son.
Lightest child over six months and
under one year. 1st prize, child ex.
hibited by Mrs Miller, prize by Lewis
& Son. End prize, child exhibited by
lady from North Mankato whose
name the committee inadvertently
omitted to obtain. If she will inform
either A E Clark, B @ Taylor or f ]
Hoerr what her full name is the prize
will be awarded her.
Youngest baby able to walk. 1st
prize, child exhibited by Mrs. Klein
schmidt, prize by Mankato Candy &
Cracker Co. End prize, child exhibit
ed by Mrs Leidloff, prize by Mankato
Candy & Cracker Co.
Baby with longest hair under one
year. 1st prize. child exhibited by
lady from North Mankato whose
name the committee does not know
and the same lady mentioned above.
2ud prize, child exhibited by Mrs.
Anderson. Prizes in each case are
given by Mankato Candy & Cracker
Co.
Handsomest triplets. 1st prize,
lone entry exhibited by Alfred
Schneider, Nicollet Co.
Orders for the prizes will be given
out tomorrow. The work of the
committee devolved upon A. e. Clark,
B. q. Taylor and Ferd Hoerr, the
other members failing to appear.