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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
me Mouu,K.

The Russian calendar is full of saints
da,s and OF holidays of every kind, and
Ivan would sooner see his hay or his
oats rot upon the ground than do a
stroke of work upon any day which Of
fers the smallest canonical excuse for
remaining idle. Then there is "the
drink. " This is the darling vice of the
country and the real cause of the pow
erty of the peasant classes and of half
the misery that exists throughout the
land
The fields remain half cultivated be-
cause Ivan cannot spare the time to go
out TO work, and his really exemplary
wife cannot do it all, though she does
her best, because of the small children
at home. As for Ivan himself, he is in
the kabak, or drinking shop and cannot
be expected to tear himself away for
any very prolonged period, for all his
friends are there, and why should he be
the exception?
If any money comes in by the sale
of hay, or oats, or milk, or anything
else, the monopolist who keeps the vii
lage drinking shop knows well enough
what becomes OF it; so perhaps does
Ivan, but it is quite certain that poor,
patient, hardworking Masha, his wife,
and the small children see nothing of it.
They have their lump of black bread
for dinner, and perhaps particle of the
same is left over for supper, and that is
good enough for them. Ivan lives on
vodka chiefly and leaves most of the rye
bread for his family, but occasionally
he indulges i'll wooden bowlful of
schee, which is kind of cabbage soup,
or toys with trifie of salted herring.
He is no great eater, Chambers Jour
nal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
The old Lahy's Discovery.

The Philadelphia Record tells this
story of the late President William H.
Allen of Girard college: On one occa-
sion business matter called Mr.. Allen
TO small town in the central part of
the state. While sitting in the parlor Of
the country hotel in the evening after
transacting his business he was taken
in hand by the wife of the proprietor
who was extremely inquisitive and
wanted to know all about his private
affairs Mr. Allen took it all in good
part and for time was rather amused
Finally she asked, ''Have you got much
of a family"
ooh, yes, " said he, and he smiled as
his mind reverted to his hundreds of
pupils.
"How many children" she persisted
well, " said Mr.. Allen, with great
earnestness, II have 800 and all boysr'
The good old lady was speechless for
a moment Then she arose and hurry
ing to the door called to her husband
ooh, joint Come III here We've got
Brigham Young stoppin with usp'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
Keats the klOnaIike.

Mr. A. G. Thomas, OF Marysville,
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondike. For years he suffered un-
told agony from consumption accom-
panied by hemorrhages; and was abso.
lutely cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. He declares that gold is OF
little value in comparison with this
marvellous cure; would have 1T, even if
it cost hundred dollars bottle.
Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections are positively cured by
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Trial bottles free at Fisk
Bangs and Cornell Bros drug store.
Regular size so cts. and $1.00. Guaran-
teed to cure or price refunded. 2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
BANDS WILL PLAY
GREENvILLE, AUGUST 10.

Central Michigan Band Association
will hold forth again on that date at
Greenville and the ID. G.. II. q. w. r.
II. will sell excursion tickets and run
special trains to carry the multitude
Of visitors. A delightful day is assured
all visitors. Many bands will take
part in the exercises and other attrac
tions have been provided. Train will
leave Belding at 1000 a. III. and leave
Greenville returning at 7:30 p. IN.
Ronnd trip rate $ 20
GEO. DEHAvEN, G. Il. "A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Our baby has been continually trou-
bled with collie and cholera infantum
since his birth, and all that we could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. Since giving that
remedy he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial as an
evidence of our gratitude, not that you
need il TO advertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. NJ. LAW, Keokuk, Iowa.
For sale by Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
NIAGARA FALLS
Low Rate
EXCURSIONS, AUGUST A.

Chicago and West Michigan and De-
trolt Grand Rapids & Western railway
agents will sell on August 4th, tickets
to Niagara Falls at very low rates
good TO return until August 9th inclu-
sive. Rate from Bedding will be s. %.
Ask agents for full information.
9t2 GEO. DEHAVEN, G.. L. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
The Popular
PheniX Series!

Important new volumes in this popu-
lar copyright series published by DOdd
Mead & Co. Each volume in an orna-
mental bright cover stamped in IA var.
iety of colors.
The Great X. & A. Train Robbery by
Paul l.. Ford.
Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by
Ian Maclaren.
His Sombre Rivals by f.. II. Roe.
The Squire of Sandalside by Amelia
+, Barr.
Remember The Alamo by Amelia T..
Barr
The Bow of Orange Ribbon by
Amelia +. Barr.
Barriers Burned Away by +. t. Roe.
The Able Constantin by Ludovic
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Opening Chestnut Burr by L. +.
Roe.
An Original Belle by f.. p. Roe.
a Border Shepherdess by Amelia f.
Barr
Chronicles OF the Schonberg- Gotta
Family.
The Stories of Three Burglars by
Frank Il. Stockton.
The Great War Syndicate by Frank
K. Stockton
He Fell in Love with His Wife by +.
Il. Roe.
A Doctor of the Old School by Ian
Maclaren.
A Daughter of Fife by Amelia T..
Barr.
Slain by the Doones by r.. ID. Black
more.
Between Two Loves by Amelia f..
Barr.
Peg Wellington by Charles Reade
Christie tombstone by Charles Reade
Elsie Dinsmore by Mrrtha Finley.
Jan Vedder's Wife by Amelia Barr
Cycling for Health and Pleasure by
Luther II. Porter.
a Young Girls Wooing by L. p.
Roe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry A. Place, %, Ionia;
Susie Stahlin, %, Belding.
Robt X Snyder, 20, Pewamo;
Ethel f.. Gilbert, 10, Carson City.
Gotlieb Witzel, 20, Ionia;
Anna Bennett, %, lonia.
Glenn l.. Ellis, 20, Portland;
Nellie N. VanHouten, Is, Portland
Walter b. Leigh, 25, Woodbury.:
Edith +. Henry, 20, Sebewa.
David Sayler, go, Belding;
Matilda Sayler, So, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilbains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itivelv cures piles, or no pay required.
II is guaranteed To give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Holmes q
Cornell and Fisk Bangs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Teacher:-William, can you tell me
anything about the shape of the earth ?
William:-Only what my father
found out in the newspapers.
Telcher:-What is thatp
WILLAMETTE says it's in mighty
bad shape just at present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

The editor of the Evans City, Pa.
Globe, writes: zone Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. 1t cured my
child after all other remedies failed. "
1t cures coughs, colds, and all throat
and lung troubles. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

A child who had been told that "to
eXcavate" meant ito hollow out, )" was
asked to form "A sentence as an exam
pie of its use. 1.-The baoy eXcavates
when it is hurt, said Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

WANTED ustling, energetic agent either
w man or woman, In every town and county
in the United States and Canada, To introduce
our goods; no schemes, no gifts, no humbugs
straight honorable, legitimate business; we
furnish best OF bank reference; send for our
wholesale price list and fun particulars. Amer
lean Ten Co., Detroit, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Little Presbyterian, aged three, on
his return from the Episcopal Church.
where he had been for the first time:
Mamma, thesminister came out with
a night-dress on, and all the ladies
were so 'shamed they put their heads
right down. Truth.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Mr.. r. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic 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
,rie
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

+. G. Blanks, of Lewisvlle, Texas,
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth 5000 to him
1t cured his piles Of ten years standing.
He advises others to try it. 1t also
cures eczema, skin diseases and obsti-
nate sores. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

The talent of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do well, and
doing we'll whatever you do without a
thought of fame. If fame comes at all,
it will come because it is deserved, and
not because il is sought after.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

"If I were man." she said, "you
would not find me here today. I'd be
away, fighting for my country"
either. /, too, would be away lighting
for my country"
After that all he had to do was TO
gain papa's consent. Cleveland Leader.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

He-"Excuse me, madam, why did
you look so savagely at me just now"
She-"Oh, beg your pardon, sir. ]
thought YOU were my husband.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28


With the week just closed the United
States saw the end OF the third month
of the war with Spain, and the respon-
sible officials, from the president down
TO the lowest employe who has had to
do with shaping the course OF events,
feel nothing but satisfaction at the
progress made. An army of a quarter
of million men has been modified,
armed and equipped, aud much of it
has seen service. The battles preced-
ing the capture of Santiago have been
remarkable in many respects, and in
the opinion of military experts have
covered the United States army en-
gagged with imperishable glory. Mod
ern warfare of type developed in
these engagements was absolutely new
and untried, not only to the United
States army, but 10 the world. No
such charge is recorded in history as
that made upon the stone fort and the
block houses browning the hills of FL
Caney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Lieut.. Glenn Lawless OF Co. |, 34th
Mich. Init, arrived home in lonia
Tuesday on a sick leave OF absence.
He is only shadow of his former SELF
When he marched out of Camp Eaton
with the Thirty-fourth Regiment, less
than two months ago, he weighed IFS
pounds. Today he weighed l47 He
is entirely rid of the fever, but is still
very weak. All the belongings he man
aged TO bring back consisted OF a pair
of trousers, army shirt, campaign hat
and shoes. He has also a Cuban ma
chete, and a 45-caliber cartridge with
brass bullet. The cartridge, he says,
was given him by regular army sol
der who picked it up ON the field OF
battle. The Spaniards used both brass
and explosive bullets, he said emphat-
ically. Lieut.. Lawless lay in the hos
pital at Siboney from the time of the
arrival of the First battalion OF the
Thirty-fourth, under Gen. Duffield,
until brought away in the Seneca.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

III have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results, +" says Mr.W
b. Cooper, of HI Rio, Cal. For small
children we find it especially effective. "
For sale by Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
A London Lads Prayer.

w PETIT Ridge, the London writer,
makes a London boy in one of his sto-
ries offer the following rather original
prayer: Lord, wilt thou ave the kind
ness to make me grow strong and tall
and with plenty TO say for meself, and
wilt thou do this rs soon as thou can
find time, SOS TO save me expense and
waste of money that might be used in
other ways-say for a cricket bat. Be
lieve me, Lord, thy obedient servant,
A. Martin. -
He rose. He was half way into his
blue flannel bed gown, when an impor
tant idea occurred to him, and he knelt
down again quickly.
Should ave mentioned" he whis
pered "Elfred Martin of 50 Cawstle
street, jest over Surrey side of South ark
bridge. "
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found De-
Wits Little Early Risers to be per-
feet. They never grippe. Try them
for stomach and liver troubles.
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
INSURANCE AGENCY.

am prepared To write Insurance usu
ally accepted by companies in general
on city and surrounding country prop
erty. ONCE ~ Commercial Bank
VIM. PICK ERING.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Whenever anybody pours into your
ears some piece OF scaudalous gossip,
says an eXchange-remember there
are two sides to the story, and ask
yourself what the motive Of the teller
may be. 1t will often be found that
the scandalmonger has some personal
grudge to satisfy, or point to gain,
which has led to an outrageous embel-
lishment of the original incident. U.s.
ually too the person whose habitual
discourse and conversation stock in
trade is bitter gossip, is good person
10 avoid. Generally speaking the per-
sons who yillify a neighbor to you will
villify you to a neighbor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

The letter M has played an un-
common part in the present war: Me.
Kinley, Maine, Miles, Moniejo, Manila,
Matanzas, Merrimac and mule all have
pertinent significance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

He-"I went to the opera last night.
1t was delightful; one of the airs fairly
carried me away" The-Really? ]
wish | knew il. >"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28
FOR SALE
GOOD HOMES!

HOUSES and Lots can be
e thought of the Bedding Build
ing and Loan association cheap
and on easy terms. Enquire at
their office in the new Bedding
block Cor. Main and Bridge st.
also houses to rent and money tC
loan. ADAM WAGNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

With all possible emphasis and earn
estness The Gazette declares in favor
of Senator Fred NJ. Warner as the
next Republican nominee for Secretary
of State. In thus stating our prefer
ence we but voice the sentiment of
every Republican in the Twelfth Sena-
torial District. Every person who
knows Fred M. Warner, no matter
what may be their political utilization,
will be pleased to see him nominated
for his election would secure TO the
state the services Of man Of whom all
may we'll be proud. Pontiac Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Hon. +. S. Wagar will probably be
our next state senator, or in other
words, he will succeed himself. The
matter of fact is, he will have no oppo-
sition. This is the way the situation
appears now Edmore Journal. That
Mr.. Wagar will be nominated by ac-
clamation there is no doubt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

The village authorities at Lyons
have voted to make contract with
the General Electric Co, of Chicago,
for the construction of lighting plant.
Their bid was 81, 653. 10. The Lyons
Herald says the Ionia Electric Co. put
In bid TO furnish electricity for 10 arc
lights at the low figure, when compared
to what Ionia is paying, OF $50 each, or
1860 per year, the village to pay FOR
wire, lamps and polls The proposition
was rejected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

Portland Observer: The BeldingBA
NER formally announces The name Of
Elmer F.. Fales of that city for candi-
date for sheriff on the Republican
ticket. Mr.. Fales Is a good clean man,
well known throughout the county,
especially the west portion of IL, and
would make an efficient officer II elected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-07-28

The candidacy Of VIM. A. French
for state land commissioner is being
urged by his friends all over the state
OF Michigan. Mr.. French is familiar
with all the details OF the business and
has served the people well in that
capacity and there is no good reason
why he should not be kept there an
other term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
HONEST LAWYER FOUND.
Mr.. wedcman Wouid Not stand for O
Cause He Deemed Bad.

Judge Archibald yesterday quashed
the petition for a writ of habaes cor
pus made by Mrs. Parfrey to secure
possession of her 10-year-old boy, now
in the care of the Home for the Friend
less.
Ex-Judge Knapp appeared for the
managers of the Home and Attorney
l.. p. Wedeman represented Mrs Par
frey. Evidence was presented on be-
half Of the respondent to show that
Mrs. Parfrey is not a fit person to care
for a child, and when 1t was all in
Mr. Wedeman declined to make any
further effort to have the child re-
turned to its mother. Judge Archibald
therefore quashed the petition.
Mr.. Wedeman's conscientious action
Is an emphatic vindlcation of the agent
of the board of associated charities,
who caused the authorities to take the
child from its bad surroundings and
strcnuousy fought the efforts made
through the courts to take the boy
from the Home and subject him to the
abuses he encountered while living
with his mother.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29

directed to sell condemned school seats
for % cents each.
Mr. Shires' resolution that the Sec
retary be directed to advertise for pro-
posals to erect retaining wall. fence
and sidewalk and do the grading at
No. 26 building was referred to the
building committee.
The insurance committee, through
Tho insurance committee recommend
the renewal of policies which have ex-
pired on various buildings as follows: ON
account of rule adopted by the board Feb
ruary %, 1897 to reduce insurance on any
building to 40 per cent. of its value, the
committee have made reduction in
most of the policies from 10 to 20 per cent.
We recommend that the policies be re-
newed and that the premiums be paid
at the regular rates to the various firms.
No. school, Phillips & Holmes, from
1000 to $500.
No. 25. w. ]. Lewis 6 Co., from $4,000
to SS000 same building, Charles Fuller
& Co., from s. 900 to $1,000; same building
James d. Evans, from $1,000 to $4,000
No. 27, d. j. Evans, from $1,000 to $4,000
No SO, W +. Klesel, $1,000; same build
ing, q. II. Birdsall, from $1,000 to $500;
! same building, h. l.. Hitchcock, from
| 81, 900 to 81, 600.
No SO, A. Conrad & Son, $4,000; same
building, II. r. Paine & Son. S5 600 to S4,-
500; James d. Evans. from $1,000 to $i,5OO.
New insurance, Frederick w. Kirchotf,
No. %, $1,000; No. SO, $1,000; No. SO, $1,000;
on dwellings on site purchased for new
No. 8, c. G. Boland, $1,000.
The report was adopted excepting the
| concluding portion in reference to No. 8
| building.
PAY ROLL APPROVED.
The pay roll for February was or
dered paid as follows: Day janitors
| SLIGO; night janitors, $780, night school
teachers, $l,6S1.2O; officers, $616.67.
A communication from Superintend-
ent Howell was received recommend
ing that a special course in the High
school be permitted to Misses Mabel
Jewell and Anna Levy, who had been
| ill, and that Miss Leah Heath, of the
High school faculty, be granted a leave
| of absence during institute week in
| order to visit high schools. The first
recommendation was referred to the
high and training committee with
power to act, and the second recon-.
mendation was approved.
The Young WomenS Christian asso-
citation was granted permission to give
its annual gymnastic exhibition Fri.
day, April 30, in the High school audi.
! tOrium.
The application of John f. Keusac
Of 1888 Court street. for discarded
books to be used in a night school fol
speaking people at the forego.
ing address, was referred to President
| Francois with power to act.
The application of George Wicken.
hoefer, janitor of No. So school, for al
increase in salary on account of a room
recently added to the building, was re.
ferred to the building committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
The Greatest Care

Should be taken in moving furniture.
Brown. the drayman, and his men ex-
ercise the utmost care. Telephone
6G32. "s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
PERSONAL.

John Canavan, of Susquehanna, was in
Scranton yesterday.
James p. Harris, of SHETLAND street, is
visiting at HaZleton.
Angus Gray, of North Main avenue, has
returned from trip to Philadelphia.
Charles ]. Watkins, of New York city,
has returned there after visit here with
relatives.
Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara and Rev. NJ. Il.
Lotus, of st. Peters cathedral, are in
Wikes-Barre.
Miss Harriet Hutchins, of Carbondale,
has returned home after visiting West
Scranton friends.
Deputy Register of Wills Henry +.
Koehler returned yesterday from a trip
to New York city.
Mrs. Martin Bold and son, Roy, of Wa
verify, spent yesterday with Mrs. Sarah
Lang, of South Main avenue.
Mrs. w. p. and Mrs. Frederick Council
are in Atlantic City. They will not re-
turn to Scrantoisuntil after Easter.
Colonel Jim Sweeney and Hon.
Thomas Powell we'll known HaZleton pol
iticians, were in this city yesterday.
The Rev. Richard Horns and wife, and
| Mr.. G. S. Edwards and family will occupy
No. 522 Gibson street after this date.
Miss Edna Williams. of South Main ave.
nue., has as her guest Miss Elsie Jones,
! the talented elocutlonist of Wilkes Barre.
The last of the Scranton party who
| went to the Arkansas Hot Spring over a
month ago returned home Sunday morn
| ing. They were eX-Sheriff Charles Rorin-
son, Charles Miller Peter ZieGler, DIR.
| Wohlau, Victor Koch, Philip Robinson,
| John Benore and G. ID. Wegman.
Ex-Clerk of the Courts John H!Thomas
| of Carbondale. was in town yesterday
| looking bronzed and healthy. lie re-
| turned Thursday last from Hot Springs
| Ark, where he spent several weeks with
| "A party of Scrantonians. lie was evi-
IDENTIFY greatly benefited by the trip.
School Director NJ. w. O'Boyle has re.
| turned home after several months stay
in Guadala lara, Mexica, where he has
| been negotiating for a big sewer con.
tract. Mr.. O'Boyle and his partner
| Councilman John ii, Foy, have secured
| the contract, and expect to close the pre-
liminaries this week. Mr.. O'Boyle Will
| return to Mexico in May,--Pittston Ga.
| 2ette.
Among those who left here yesterday or
| the Delaware and Hudson excursion tc
| Washington, ID. c., were: A. S. Parker
| a. NJ. Bingham, Mrs. q. w. Westler, r.
b. Birclay, II. l.. Taylor, Fred Warnke
| w, r. Lewis, NJ. j. MCAndrews, Il. j
Jennings, John J. Durkin, j. j. Taylor
| j. II. Williams. A. c. Coursen, r. Cour,
| sen, b. O. Camp (MOntrose), b. o. Davies
| Walter Christmas and George Cooper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-29
Millinery.

Informal display of latest novelties
in Spring Millinery. Old patrons and
new are cordially invited at Mrs. Cush-
mans, PIG Adams avenue. -