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The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
securine 9 sub.tftute.

Mattie-I'm so sorry. dear, to learn that death ha robbed you Of your fla vOrite poodle. .au you ever con sole yourself for Ss?
 Helen (sObbinEl-I Ion't know; b-but 1 s-supp0se Jh Il to g-get unmarried.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Now that helium and argon have been found in the Caucasus as miner aIs fR a pure state for the first time, the center of scientific and chemical inves- tIgation may be found in Asia for a time
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Some obtuse persons begin to dimly realize that there Is distinction to De made between scrimmages of raw, un- disciplined schoolbOys and a scientific RaHIA of football
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Nothing to Concuss.

''Tell me, doctor" said the father of the disabled football player, do you think 1t is concussion of the brainY
 NO" replied the doctor, "there isn't any danger of that. It's merely a brok- en Skull.'
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Size of Fog Banks.

The captain of a big Atlantic liner, after many calculations, has come to the conclusion that the general size of a fog bank in the Atlantic is about thirty miles in diameter.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
A WisFi

Aunt-Well, Bobby, what do you want to be when you grow up?
 Bobby Suffering from parental dis cipline)-An orphan.-Ttd-Bits
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Rx-Senator Henderson of Missouri, ia an open letter to young men, says: Keep out of public office" Good ad- vice can rarely be followed so easily
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Travelinc Repoir shop.

"Gweat heavens, Algy. Do you all ways have 8 gwoom in attendance when you go wheeingP
 "He is not a gwoom deah boy. I have the fellow a.oug to make we pairs. ."-Indiauapols Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Foundation of Crefeld.

The population of Crefeld, Germany, increased from 53,975 in 1867 to 1OO,- 900 in 1887, but since that date the H. crease has been only 5000.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Invariably.

Little Edgar-Papa, what are the si- lent watches of the night?
 Papa-The policemen who ought to be on hand when burglars are in the house.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

The Houston Post tells of Dallas barber who was in trance, but awoke, and "fnding he was still in Dallas died dead.ss. Was the death fatal2
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
In Kip1sv.s etnrrr P.a1,n

Smiles-Blank has taken up the study of astronomv
 Giles-Why ] thought he was ap- pointed police inspector recenuy?
 Smiles-So Le was. That's why he has become a stargazer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
The Wrong Man,

You are Wasting your time, old man," said Fred to George. You're courting the wrong girl"
 'No; she's the right girl. I'm afraid the trouble is that 1 am the wrong man."-Tid-Bits
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
HUMOR OF THE WEEK
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
 OF THE PRESS.

Odd, Curious and Laughable Phases of Human Nature Graphically For trayed by Eminent Word Artists oi Our Own Day-A Budget of Fun'
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

You may always congratulate on the birth of a daughter, but for son wait till he has passed his thirtieth vaar
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Out at First,

She-Diamouds are not worn as much as formerly, are they?
 He Ian enthusiast)-Of course not. The base ball season Is ended.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
A His Failing.

Edith-I like to converse with Mir. Fleecem-he pays such close attention. Clara-Yes, Jack says that's the only thing that he does pay-New York Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
smoothine the Mar

Superlntendent-I shall have to think the matter oYer. for you are married, and, frankly, 1 should prefer to give the place to a single man.
 Applicant-Ob, well. ] can get a di vorceLFliegende Blaetter.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
A Good sur1eation.

Editor (Of country weekly)-Tm at a loss to know whether this article is in- tended to be humorous or otherwise.
 Assistant why not run it in the puzzle column and let the subscrib- CTS guess?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Quite High Enc eh.
'You gave vour boys Iiberal educa.
1 looked up
ons, l suppose, squire 2

tions, suppose, squireE'
 Liberal? Why, 1t cost me jes' all l could rake and scrape to pay fer cyclo- meters an such things the boys he'd to have in their college studies. I couldn't hev done any more without a-mortgag- ln' the farmw-Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
NeirhhorLv Charily.

Fond mother Isn't the baby the very image of his latherf
 Neighbor-Yes; but you shouldn't mind that as long as he's healthy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Gernanytecently celebrated the cen tenary of Baron Munchausen. Who knows what time may do for the cam paign liar in this country?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

There is no parting so bitter as the' parting of quinine capsule just as you are in the act of swallowing 1t.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
The Cvnic.

We've got woman living down our way who says she is 100 years old," said the enthusiast.
 well, a woman never tells the truth about her age. She's probably only about 86," sad the eynic.-Yonkers Statesman.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
TAe real seal question: Will the seals be settled before the question isf

A Minnesota man has been found who is toe stupid to be juryman. And yet his friends allow him to roam at large.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Ont of Place.

"That new cook from the country that the Blueberrys have been boasting about insisted on sitting on the porch last night when they had company"
 Didn't she feel out of placer
 "She did afterward." rd."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Cou15u,t Come Ont.

Mrs Nexdoor-I haven't seen your narents for ever so long.
 Little Fannie Mamma has got scar lot fever and cannot come out.
 Mrs. Nexdoor-And what has your papa got?
 Little Fannie-He's got six months and he can't come out, either.-Tit-B Bits.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

There Is many a slip 'twixt the c,n and the lip, but there is only one be tween a man and the sidewalk
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

When marriage Is not a success dt vorce Is Its successor.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Never Slert a Wirt.

The Minister-How did you like my sermon last Sunday
 Deacon Parker (abse1dy)-It was ex- cellent. 1 sat where my glances met those of the Widow Durkln every time 1 looked up.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
A Possible Reason.

JOhnny-Papa, why do they say smart people have long heads and level headSP
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Agent sem Eou au excellent cook yesterday, bul YOU refused to take her
 Mrs. Newwed-sne was too pretty. I told you l wanted a plain cook.-Cin- cinnati EnQuirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

"Why are you crying, my little manY
 ''That saucy-boO- -hOo-little-boo boo-hoo girl just caught me and-boo- hoo kissed mer-New York Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Had Been There Before.

Lady (engaging servant)-I ought to tell you that we are all strict teetotal- CTS here. suppose you won't mind
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
A CInck to Order.

Visitor-I understand that you have a new phonograph clock which speaks the hours instead of striking them, and for an alarm it shouts Get up? etc., tn a loud YOica
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Papa-I guess it's because wheels are seldom found revolving in long or flat places.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05

Mary Jane-Oh, no, mum. I've been in reformed drunkard's family be- fore.-Punch.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-02-05
Ir. EdiSOn-It is Q ereat success.

Well, l want one but instead of shouts Get upn etc, in a loud voice, want it to yell Firep Murder? Thieves" etc. You see, it's for the ser want girl."-New Yora Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
new DEPARTURE
ONE MONTH FREE.

DIR. A. B. Spinney, Of Detroit, also
proprietor Of Reed City Sanitarium, IS
coming to your town, where he will
remain for one day only to give the
sick an opportunity to consult him
that cannot see him at his Sanitariuin.
The doctor has so much faith IN the
experience he has had In treating
chronic diseases that he will give one
months treatment and medicine free.
ALSO FREE SURGICAL OPERATIONS TO
ALL THOSE THAT ARR TOO POOR TO PAY.
All that he asks in return Is that
every patient will state to their friends
he results obtained by his treatment.
All forms of chronic diseases and de
formities treated. No man in this
State has had such extended expe-
rience In the treatment of CATARRn,
EYR, BAR, THROAT AND LUNG
DISEASES as the doctor. He gradu-
ated 81 years ago from Cleveland.
Ohio; was Is years in general prac-
tice; after that lectured as Professor
of Anatomy and Physiology in Detroit
Homeopathic Medical College for
years was 3 years Superintendent of
Alma and Ypsilanu Sa nitariums.
This experience, combined with many
years. study In the best hospitals in
the anu hhA thSas
ing thousands of chronic cases, has
prepared him to cure when the general
practitioner fails. Have you been sicb
for years? Are you discouraged
Call and see us, we will tell you whether
we can cure you or not. If we cannot
cure you, we will tell you what relief
we can give you.
E5-Remember, one month will be
absolutely free-medicines, surgical
operations, and the benefit of all our
skill to all who are too poor to pay.
Our methods of treatment is all that IS
known by all the schools, with the aid
of electricity, that most wonderful or
all agents In Paralysis, Loss OF Power,
Rheumatism, and all diseases of the
nervous system. Go early, az my
Office is always crowded.
n. B.-Cancers, Tumors, Blood and Skin
Diseases cured by anew system Piles cured IN
from TO 20 days without the kuife. Femalo
and private diseases of all forms treated sue
csssfuliy. Many patients that cannot be treated
Al home can be cured at our Sanitarium, which
Ia In charge Of the best OF medical skin, under
the doctor's direction. Terms for board ana
treatment the lowest OF any sauitarium or hos
pitsi In the United States.
Remember, we give written guar
antee TO cure every case Of PILES and
RUPTURE. Also, we have lyiug-in
hospital department in orr Sanitar
ium. Send for Journal.
DIR. Spinney will be at Hotel Bedding
i'm Bedding, Friday, July %.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
TRAVERSE CITY,
PETOSKEY and
MACKINAC

Are the three principal objective
points OF the summer travel to Mich
igan, and in certain sense their
names signify the divisions into which
Michigan resorts are naturally divided
The Grand Traverse Bay resorts,
Omena, Neahtawanta, Traverse Beach.
Edgewood, ETC., are all reached by
boat or drive from Traverse City, Bay
View, Harbor Point, Harbor Springs,
Wequetonsing and Roaring Brook are
the handsome resorts OF Little Traverse
Bay, which are connected with Petos-
key by suburban train service; while
Mackinac Island is a summer princi-
pality of itself. The Grand Rapids &
Indiana Railway takes you to these
points on their direct line, with fast
vestibuled trains carrying through
sleeping ears from st. Louis, Chicago,
Cincinnati, Louisville and indianapolis,
with dining and parlor cars.
Send for Michigan in Summer, y
illustrated descriptive of all these
places, giving list Of hotels and board
ing houses with rates and much infor.
nation OF value to summer visitors.
Copies will be mailed free, on applica-
tion TO
G. l.. LOCKWOOD,
p. p. and II. A.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
Smyrna.

Carol Chase is home from Ann Ar
Dor.
Clay Tallman was in town over Sun
day.
A. M. Sackett will remove to Trufant
shortly.
Cora Hoppough is spending her vaca-
ton at home.
Miss Eva Williams returned TO
CORTLAND Saturday.
Geo. Purdy has the addition to his
house nearly finished
Allen Short is working for Henry
Blasser west OF Smyrna.
The hum of the threshing machine
is again heard in the land.
Harvesting is about over. Wheat
and rye have been secured in fine
shape.
Quite large party from here made
a pilgrimage to Grattan in search of
whortleberries Saturday last.
The l.. o. I. Nj. will hold rag bee
at Hotel Green Thursday afternoon.
A full attendance of the faithful is de-
sired.
John Purdy has moved his apple
eyaporator back farther south and
made extensive repairs, making it
much more convenient TO operate.
Guy Ellis, son OF Rob Ellis, met with
a painful accident one day last week.
While playing in the barn, he in some
way knocked down the hay fork which
was hanging in the barn and one of the
tines struck him on the foot going
clear through his foot and sticking in
the floor which caused very painful
wound
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
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/ ROUND AB0UT US.
Grattan.


To Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Elkins, a
son-frst heir.
Mrs. p. Elkins returned to her home
at Mill Creek last Saturday.
Threshing commenced with the end
ing OF harvest. Will Hall had 100
bushels OF wheat.
Miss Myrtle Weeks, attending the
Grand Rapids Business College, was
home over Sunday.
Mrs. A. A. Hammond, visiting rela-
tives here, returned to her home at
Charleston last week.
Miss Pearl Roosevelt has returned to
her home in Bedding from a week s
visit with friends in this vicinity.
VIM Lessiter was very sick from
heart trouble Saturday night. DR..
| Spencer was called and he is better at
present.
Kitty Lessiter and Lessiter Written
have been among the little ones suffer
ing from the ailments of hot weather.
Both are now better.
In series of five ball games between
Grattan and Rockford, the former has
won four times, the score being IA to
l6 in favor Of Grattan last Friday.
The Grange social held July II was
enjoyed by large company, also the
ice cream social held with Mrs. Frank
Dewey by the Ashley and Grattan l..
A. ). July Is. Receipts unknown.
The benevolent ladies of our town
have been sewing and gathering house.
hold goods for Mr.. and Mrs. Flaver
Chaplin, who lost their home and con
tents entire, July 4, without insurance
Mrs. o. |. Watkins and Laura Clemens
went out with buggy getting bedding
and other useful articles.
Miss Lula Hammond was joined in
her visit with her cousin, Mrs. Geo.
Written, by Miss Maud Becker oil
CORTLAND, and they with the children
and grandchildren Of Mrs. M. A. Les
sitter ate chicken and ice cream with
her Sunday. Miss Hammond returns
to her home at Charleston this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
Long Lake.

Oscar Lane was in Bedding Tuesday.
Dan Way is working for Mr.. Shaw.
The much needed rain has come at
last
Vern Hibberly is working for John
Hill.
John Hill and wife were in Ionia
Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
Alton.

Little Rose Delaney went home with
her aunt to Detroit last week.
The past week has been extremely
warm and rain is needed very much.
Mrs. John Hapeman visited her son,
Judd, at East Lowell last week Friday.
Guy Norton and wife attended the
dance at Grattan Center last week
Friday night.
Bedding, Smyrna, Alton and Lowell
were represented at the lake, Weeks
grove, Sunday.
Stephen Kennels had horse taken
sick Sunday morning, July 10, which
died at 400 p m.
Mrs Norton and Mrs. Hapeman were
guests of Mrs. Norton's sister, Mrs.
McCarty, In Grattan Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Ford and son.
Kirk, were guests of relatives in
Lowell several days last week.
Dorus Church killed three large
hawks Sunday. One measured 4 feet
inches from tip to tip Of wings
Fred Kropf's youngest child died last
week Wednesday and was buried Fri
day. Funeral at the church at 8 a. m
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ford and youngest
son spent Saturday and Sunday with
their daughter, Mrs. Wiley Reynolds
In South Lowell
Harvesting this year has been very
tedious and difficult in this vicinity
So much OF the grain was lodged and
the straw very heavy. Tires hing has
begun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
coMMoN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Meeting called to order by Mayor Spencer
Roll call: Present Mayor Spencer, Aldermen
Morse, Hudson, Avery, Glass, rage Absent
Curtis.
Minutes OF last meeting approved
on motion OF Aid. Morse seconded by Aid.
Page the mayor appointed committee to con
fer with the several factories interested in the
rebuilding OF the railroad foot bridge. Carried.
The mayor appointed Alderman Morse
Moved by AID. Morse seconded by Aid. Glass
that the marshal be. instructed to notify all
owners and renters of property on Main and
adjacent streets to clean and put In proper
shape the alleys on said streets In the rear of
said property Yeas Aldermen Morse Hudson,
GLASS; Nays Aldermen Avery Page-2 Car
ried.
On motion OF Alderman Avery seconded by
Alderman Morse the following bills were allow
cd and ordered paid:
CONTINGENT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21

Main Street, Belaing, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
Grand Rapids ~ Indiana X. X.
THE "FIsuING LINE"

The q. 81 Michigan In Summer" con
tanning maps views and descriptions OF htchf
gan Summer Resorts, sent on application TO
o. l.. LOCKWOOD, @. II. q Il. A.,
Grand Rapids Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21

Jean Lyle OF Bedding visited at Geo
Conner's Sunday.
: Miss Shultz is visiting at Mr.. Pref
zel's for a few weeks.
Ernie Brown and wife visited at Al
bert Browns Sunday.
/ Geo. Thayer and wife and brother
visited Flora Gaines Sunday.
Alice Brown visited her brother,
Perry Whitford, Tuesday.
Minnie Pretzel has returned from a
three days visit with friends in Ionia.
Mrs Root of Ionia and Elite Hoyt of
Orleans visited at Mr.. Shaw's Thurs
day.
Frank Halls horse ran away Satur-
day while he was distributing bills for
the big picnic and smashed up his bug
gy. but no one was hurt.
Persons troubled with diarrhma will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. NJ. Bush, clerk Of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, II. /. He says: "For sew
eral years | have been almost a con-
slant sufferer from diarrhna, the fire.
quent attacks completely prostrating
me and rendering me unfit for my
duties at this hotel. About two years
ago "A travelling salesman kindly gave
me small bottle of Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
Much to my surprise and delight its
effects were immediate. Whenever |
felt symptoms OF the disease / would
fortlfy myself against the attack with
a few doses of this valuable remedy.
The result has been very satisfactory
and almost complete relief from the
affection For sale by Fisk Bangs,
druggist
Right on the heels of the man who
started the rumor that the Americans
had placed guards upon their public
libraries so as TO protect the magazines,
comes the man who asserts that the
Salvation Army has purchased the
wreck of the Maine so as to make a
war cry Of it. Really, there is no keep
ing up with all the reports in clrcula-
ton. it is not true that the Bostonians
have planted no beans this spring for
fear they might be shelled by the Span
iards, nor is it true that the Americans
will 90 largely into the manufacture oil
canthardes after they make the Span
ish nV
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-21
STOP WORK
ONE DAY
AND
GO
TO
OTTAWA BEACH

" ~ w N ID FAth.
ID. G.. X. a. w. excursion Friday,
July %, will give you an opportunity
to visit the prettiest summer resort on
Lake Michigan, Ottawa Beach and
Macatawa Park.
IT'S A WEEK DAY
and everybody can 90. Take the chill
dren and let them enjoy the delightful
bathing in the big lake. Maybe you
would like that too. There's good fish
ing, boating and other attractions, be-
sides the cool breeZes from the lake.
that will put new life in you.
TAKE YOUR LUNCH
unless you prefer to get meals at the
hotels. There are two of them serv-
ing first class meals at reasonable
rates. If you have not seen the Beach
for some time
YOU OUGHT TO GO.
Many improvements have been made
and you will enjoy the outing. Train
will leave Bedding at SOP a. m. and
arrive at the Beach at ll:l5 u. m.
Leave at $3.50 p. m. Round trip rate
Sl.25. Children between 5 and IL half
fare. GEO. DEHAVEN, 6. Il. a.
Mr. p Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers. late sick
ness from scatic rheumatism, Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was the only rem
edy that gave him any relief" Many
others have testified to the prompt
relief from pain which this liniment
affords. For sale by Fisk Bangs, drug
oiSt.
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-08-07

markable. Traders are prone to close out
standing contracts and take profits, whether
on the long or short side, in anticipation of
O. Sunday interval but no disposition was
shown to sell out today.
The heavy expansion in loans shown In the
bank statement is mostly due to the awakened
in cash Of something over 100000 was
largely from interior receipts the subtreas-
ury's daily debit balance being still Offset
by payments on the loan account. The re-
sulting increase in deposits raised the legal
reserve limit by $3,s42,8 ,875, which the cash in
crease failed to cover by 81 ,475. the amount
OF the decline in the surplus reserve.
The activity in the iron trade is one OF
several: signs of industrial and trade revival,
which, together with the movement of crops,
is expected to give largely extended uses Of
money. There will Undoubtedly be large
embarkations Of capital in Porto Rico, Cuba
and the Philippines. Confident expectation
OF such demands for money must be looked
TO to explain a present import movement
OF gold, In view Of the present plethora OF
money.
U. g. old 4s registered have advanced ~.
40 coup and the new As registered, Vs., and
the new 4s coup II in the bid price.
, me following were the fluctuations OF the
leading railway and Industrial shares fur
nished BY G. H. F. Smith & Co.. members
New York stock exchange and Chicago board
The Saint Paul globe., 1898-08-07
WHEAT SUMMARY.


CHICAGO. Aug. 6.-scarcity of receipts and
;s'tive cash demand continued to advance
wheat today. September left of %c higher
and December h0%c. Corn closed Nc lower.
Oats left Ac. Pork and lard and ribs un-
changed.
Wheat started very strong. September
opened at from 67A to SIC, against 87A@
pearance OF any increase in the movement OF
wheat, and Liverpool sent higher quotations.
Showery weather in the Northwest gave the
bulls further opportunity. as the trade tie
the possibilities OF wet harvest IN that
section. The demand for the limited offerings
in the sample market was most active and
from &c to Sc over the previous days prices.
Orders for round lots for shipment were on
the market at slight premium over car
load price.
and Duluth 5S against 10 last year.
September opened A@%c higher. at e7A@
68c; rose to 6s%c, and closed at 6SA@6SAc::
December began A@%c up, at SSGesAe; sold eld
up to &C. then declined to 66H@66sc bid
at the close.
Corn received some assistance from the
strength in wheat, and a.so from the Kansas
report for the month. showing a drop in
conditions Of "a points, compared with that
of a month ago. The weather was acting
kindly to the crop, and it was clear that
demption must be rapidly improving AS a
result the market only maintained show of
strength for about half an hour. After that
there was more for sale than there were
buyers, and prices gradually worked of.
September opened M@Ac higher. at from
3S1k to 33Hc, which Immediately brought 1t
under the influence of calls. Near the end
of the session 1t got as low 32K @S3c. but
reacted little and c.osed at 331sc sellers.
Oats were firm early, and remained 80 as
long as corn showed strength There were
only few buying orders from the country,
and all were filled early. September opened
M@Ac higher. at 21%c; rose to 21zc, and
declined to 21fTic at the close.
"A light run of hogs and the strenth in
grain started provisions higher. After the
opening squirt, however, the market went
practically to sleep until the noise with which
the grain markets closed woke 1t up for two
or three minutes further exercise. The net
result was that closing prices today and yes
teray were substantially the same.
Estimates for Monday: Wheat 100; corn,
500; oats, 315; hogs, $1,000 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows: