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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

1t is only in accord with the eternal fitness
Of things that miss, kiss and bliss rhyme to-
gether.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

The most enjoyment woman gets out of
owning house is to be allowed to drre
nail wherever she pleases.- Washington
Democrat
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

Some men try to accomplish great things
not because they are ambitious. but because
they lack sense.-Atchison Globe
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

A great many are apt to judge people by
their knowledge of cut glass.-NVashfngton
Democrat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

The man who is domiciled in a village
boarding house has no use for local news
paper.-Chicago Daily News.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

A musician that can play all kinds of in.
struments beats the band.-Chcago News
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

When awoman tries, she can invent more
meanness than dozen men.-Washington
Democrat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

Envy bites its keaner.-Ram' Horn.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-05-12

The farm and the garden are the best gold
diggings.-Ram's Horn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
OTISCO.

The home OF Chas. Russell, OF Otisco,
was the scene of that great rag bee
held by the o. G. A. They expect soon
to place on sale magnificent rag car
pet. The company were cordially en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Russell and
after bountiful dinner were treated
to some music, songs and recitations
by Ruth Ellis and Nettie Ackert. A
day long to be remembered by the
o. G.. A.
The literary entertainment OF the
Disco Cemetery Association was de-
cided success in spite OF the damp
night and extremely bad roads. Al
though some of the numbers that were
to have been presented were omitted on
account of friends from Grattan being
unable to attend, the program consist
ing of songs, recitations and dialogues
interspersed with violin, harp and
piano music was greatly enjoyed by
all. The association desire to thank
all those who so generously helped to
make this entertainment success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
KNOXVILLE.

Chas. Spencer 10 working ia Mecosta
county.
Miss Cora Spencer Is spending few
weeks in Ionia.
Vernon Bowen and wife OF Lakeview,
are visiting Ia this vicinity.
Lewis Emmons OF Fairplains, was
calling on friends here, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Honson entertained
relatives from Keene last week Tues
day.
Chas. Alberts and family OF Grand
Rapids, have been visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. Fred Pangborn OF Grand
Rapids, is visiting friends and rela-
tlves here.
Messrs Murray and Rowley finished
their Job OF ice cutting on the pond
last Wednesday.
Have you been surprised? II not be
ready, as surprise parties are the order
OF the day just now.
The dancing party at Joe Wacha's
Saturday night was well attended and
good time enjoyed by all.
Philip and Peter Coyle OF Grand
Rapids, have been visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Coyle.
Miss Annie DeLane will close her
winter term of school here this week.
She has been engaged to teach the
spring term.
We would like TO ask the editor how
much territory is limited to the Long
Lake correspondent. If she is going
to write for the east half OF lonia
county the rest OF US might as well
deny the trade and throw up the tools.
Louis Honson, who has worked for
j. M. Kidd for the past five years has
decided not to stay another year. he
says be is not going quite as far as
Klondike, but thinks he will move on
farm near Lowell Mr.. and Mrs.
Honson have made many friends during
their stay here who will regret to see
them 60, but wish them success in
their new home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
KEENE.

John Zahm was in Lowell Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Kohn are on the
sick list.
Leroy Sayles and family were in
Lowell, Monday.
Frank Raymond and wife spent Sun
day at N. Raymond's.
John, Charley and Frank Zahm were
in Bedding Thursday.
Miss Ruby Sayles spent the fore part
OF the week with her parents.
Joseph Gardner purchased horse OF
John Chroninger one day last week.
VIM. Laux, who has been working
for Joe Laux, returned home Saturday.
John Chroninger, wife and son oil
Sparta spent last week with relatives
here.
Miss Maud Sayles spent part OF last
week at Nj. Hoppough's with her sis
ter, Ruby.
Frank Carr and sister, Mrs. Foreman,
spent Friday and Saturday in Lowell
with relatives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
GRATTAN- VERGENNES.
Last Weeks letter.

George Gray has the measles.
Miss Lillian Jakeway is some better.
Delos Byrne is recovering from the
measles.
Some OF WIN. Byrne's folks have the
measles.
Roch Mason Is on the sick list. Also
Mrs. A. Davis.
Four OF Mrs. r. A. Weeks's children
have the measles.
Barto school closed for one week on
account of bad weather
Emma Niche, the little daughter OF
Augustus Niche, is very low with
heart disease.
Owen MCGEE is very low. He was
visited last Friday by John and Cor
mick MCGEE OF Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Agnes Stevens and little daugh-
ter, Lucille, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Houlihaesp
Hosmer Purdy died Saturday morn,
ing of typhoid pneumonia after one
weeks illness. The funeral will take
place at Smyrna, Monday. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy of
the entire community.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
SMYRNA.

G. +. Ring is on the sick list.
Little Jim Cowles visited In Smoky
Row last week.
Sydney Spencer OF Iowa is visiting
friends at this place.
Geo Foreman OF Vestaburg was In
this vicinity last week
The high school have organized a
orchestra of ten pieces.
j. Wise and wife of Wolverton Plains
Sundayed at ID. Osgood's.
Frank Condor is now ready to barber
the boys up in great shape.
Mrs. Cyrus Ring is sick in bed; In
fact the lagrippe has firm hold on the
most OF US.
The Otsco township teachers asso-
citation will be held at Smyrna, We'd
nesday evening, February %.
The Smyrna G. +. society will serve
a ten cent supper at the church Friday
evening, Feb. Is, from 8 to 8 o'clock.
The boys that want to draw logs are
some disappointed to see the snow &c
away but the rest of US are really en-
joying IL.
Mr.. TORY, our foundryman, was In
Grand Rapids last week and returned
with large order for castings in his
right hand pocket which means red
hot time in the foundry nearly every
night for the season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
The Care of House Ferns.

In the house where ferns are kept "
duce by means of evaporation, syring-
ing or spraying as much moisture to the
air as possible, for they generally dc
not successfully Withstand dry, parch-
ing atmosphere. For the purpose of
retaining moist air about the plant
Wardian cases or ferneries are often
used with good success or a glass bell
placed over the plant part of the time.
1t is well to bear in mind also that
ferns, with the exception of the hardy
upland sorts, grow in moist, shaded
places. 1t is therefore essential that
they never dry out and that they be
kept in partial shade 1t is not wise,
however, TO soak the plants daily,
whether needed or not. When new
fronds are unfurling, avoid placing the
plant in position where it will be ex-
posed to the full power of the sunlight,
as it will sometimes burn or blast the
tender young fronds. - Woman's Home
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
PAI,O.

More snow and wind again.
Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gates, a
girl.
Will Gates and wife are visiting her
mother, Mrs. II. Wheaton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Graham OF Mus
kegon, are visiting relatives near
Palo.
Mrs. Bertha Spencer from Chadwick,
spent last week with her uncle, George
Coffin,
Mrs. ID. b. Chase has been very sick
the past week, but is some better at
present.
Mrs. Jessie Myers from near Muir,
spent few days with her brother,
Frank Bingham.
Mrs. Jane Brock, OF North Williams,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Clarencs Graham since the funeral OF
her mother, Mrs. Susan Ann Myers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
ORLEANS.

Pastor Gibbs was in Ionia, Monday.
Mrs. j. Greenop was in Ionia, Satur-
day.
Miss Matte Kregg has returned to
her home in Kalkaska.
A fine baby boy at Mr.. and Mrs
James Lanes, Thursday.
John Knapp and family were in Bel
ding Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Morton are
much improved at thiswriting.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thayer OF Ron
aid, Sundayed at Chas. Thayer's.
Frank p. Hamman and family were
guests at DR.. McDonald's, Thursday.
The quarterly meeting was largely
attended at the M. K. church, Sunday
Frank Hannah and Miss Ola were
in lonia Tuesday having some dental
work done.
John Greenop jr. called DR.. Morris
OF Bedding, for his wife, Monday. She
was taken worse again.
Mrs. Fred Holmes and Miss Carrie
Holmes, of Easton, were visitors at the
Orleans Ladies' Aid Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Purdy and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Purdy were visitors al
Mrs. Phebe Purdy's OF West Smyrna
Tuesday.
The Ladies Aid Society were enter
tanned by Mrs A. j. Hale last Wed
nesday. a splendid dinner was served
and all had very pleasant time.
Judge Morse Of Ionia, sent present
of five dollars to uncle Charley Huro
last week to help him build up his
home again that was destroyed by lire
a few weeks ago. 1t will be a great
help to him. A few more such gifts
would soon make him a comfortable
home again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
ORLEANs-OTIsOO.

Belden Rich has improved and is
able to be out.
Mrs. Will Leach and sons are wrest.
ling with lagrippe at this writing.
A few OF Mrs. +. w. Tillitson' s
friends gave her very pleasant sur
prise Monday.
The social held at Mr.. and Mrs
John Cooper's last Friday evening for
the benefit OF Jessie Spencer was vel
attended considering the bad roads
Receipts 1896.
News reached this vicinity last week
that Frank Leach formerly of this
place but recently OF Grand Rapids
was married February 8, to Miss Xii
patrick OF Grand Rapids. Congratu
lations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

Mrs. Dorus Church is suffering with
the grip.
Prayer meeting at Warren Ford's
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Andrews spent Sun
day In Lowell.
Pedro party at Fred Ford's last week
Thursday evening.
Chas. Keech was at Wiley Reynolds
In South Lowell, Sunday.
Chas b. Francisco and family but
one are under the DOCTORS craze.
Warren Davis expects to leave this
week to live on his farm near Langston.
Mrs. Frank Keech is visiting her
relatives in Alto for couple OF weeks.
Frank White visited his sister, Mrs.
Osmer Purdy, last week Thursday and
Friday.
Miss Guyette OF Grand Rapids, re-
sumed her duties at the Barto school,
Monday.
Dance at the Grange hall and the
Craphone show at the church failed to
come off.
Little Flo Lavender, son of John
Lavender, of Traverse, is among the
sick ones.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Ford spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with relatives
in Lowell.
Owen MCGEE died Friday morning at
eight o'clock. Funeral was held Mon
day at Grattan Catholic church.
The children OF the late Osmer
Purdy all came down with the measles
the next day aher the funeral.
Leonard Gray's children are having
the measles and the four months old
baby is very sick with pneumonia.
Mr.. Coleman of near Vaudeville,
was in Alton last week Thursday and
rsmained over night at Hotel Porter.
j.. Hapeman bought Warren Davis
half interest In the grist mill last Sat-
urday. Lake Davis will do the grind
ing.
Myrtle Gibson OF Lowell, returned to
her home last week after spending
week or so with her sister, Mrs. Lew
Andrews.
Frank Keech Is going to run a gro
Gerry store at Easton. The building
was begun the first OF this week by
John Mason.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
Rival Cit,xena.

Johnnys face was smeared with dirt
and tears, there was lump on his left
cheek, and one knee projected through
a jagged rent in his trousers leg.
Johnny, Johnny" exclaimed his
mother, "have you been fighting again."
Yep" he replied me an that boy
from New York had scrap. He looks
wors'n do, too, you bet =
You'll break my heart, you willful
boy What were you fighting about?'
"About the Biography of Chicago. ]
said it hadn't any bluffs, an he said it
was all bluff, an l chugged him. -
Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
The Apothegms Of Observation-Disclosures


Make as many friends as ever you
can, for you never know in what con-
tingency man may be able to serve
you. Hide displeasure. | have often
had TO seek the aid of people against
whom l was thoroughly i'll disposed,
and they, believing the contrary or at
least not being aware of this, have
served me most readily.
Unperceived beginnings often open
the way TO great mischiefs or great sue
cess, therefore note everything and
weigh we'll even the most trifiing cir
cumstance. On your doing or not do
ing what seems at the moment mere
trifle often hang things of first impor-
lance, SO be sure TO consider well.
Never hold future thing so certain,
however positively certain it may seem,
as not, if you can possibly do it without
upsetting your plan to keep in reserve
some course to follow If the contrary
should turn up. have often seen really
long headed men, when they have to
make up their minds about some weighty
business, set about il by considering two
or three cases that are most likely to
happen and come to a decision on the
assumption that one Of these cases is
sure to come. This is dangerous, for Of
ten and usually there arises some third
or fourth case which had been over
looked and which your decision will
not fit. You had much better, therefore,
keep your decision richly to what the
actual necessity of tLe matter compels.
john Morley in Nineteenth Century.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
ROUND ABOUT US.
NeUSy Items Gathered IN by the Banners Staff
of Special Correspondents
LONG LAKE.

LUNG LAKE.
/ l.. Il. Slocum's baby Is some better.
Geo. Conner was in Bedding, Mon.
day.
Lester Spencer is home from Lake.
view.
Allie Browns little son, Earl, is quite
sick.
Grandma Shaw is improving quite
slowly.
Listen for wedding bells in the near
future.
VIM. Wood is drawing his onions to
Chadwick.
Pearl Jenk is taking banjo lessons Of
Ed. Ashby.
Chas. Whitford has purchased COW
Of George Ravell.
Will Pretzel was in Ionia Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Chas. Hagadorn visited at William
Woods, Sunday.
Mr.. Schroeder and family were in
Ionia, Wednesday.
Peter Hill OF Greenville, spent Sun
day with Mr.. Utter.
MERIT Spencer is visiting with
friends near Sheridan.
Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Schroeder have
been drawing wood to Ionia.
Will Canavan caught l6-pound fish
out OF Long Lake last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pretzel spent Sunday
at Mr.. Schroeder's aud Miller's.
High Brown and Alice Brown were
In Ionia on business, Wednesday.
Will Hidden and little brother. Char
lie, OF Iona, were guests at Mr.. Mil
ler's over Sunday.
Mrs. Terry of Shanty Plains, who
has been visiting her niece, Flora Lane,
has returned home.
Will Parker of Fairplains, was taken
quite sick last Saturday and had to
have the doctor.
Mr.. Utter's little son, Warren, who
has been so seriously sick the past
week is little better.
Wouldn't map look splendid with
an electric railroad running to the
lake and camp grounds.
We hear that Jim Lane of Orleans,
has taken young partner in the bar
Der business. We wish him success.
Mrs. Lilly Shepard who has been
working in Grand Rapids, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Snow.
A few days ago we were saying, too
much snow, and now it is not enough.
Will we ever learn TO take what we
can get and look pleasant.
Geo. Hill has been helping his father,
John Hill, to draw the logs to Morris
mill to get them ready to put up nice
new barn. The sleighing was so poor
they used the double teams on each
load.
The school teacher had close call
Wednesday night as she was driving
out of the yard at Mr.. Browns. The
cutter upset and frightened the colt,
and it looked as though something
quite serious might happen, but Julia
had presence Of mind enough to hang
onto the lines so the horse did not get
away. She was hurt some and con-
slderably frightened.
The Sunday school got up a surprise
on their superintendent, Mr.. Shaw,
Thursday night 1t being so bad under
foot there were only about 80 present,
but those that came brought well filled
baskets and fine luncheon was served
after which Mr.. Brown in behalf of
the school presented Mr.. Shaw with
splendid rocking chair. All returned
home at a late hour saying they had
not enjoyed themselves so well for
many day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
joys Of suburban Life.

"Yes, sighed the suburban resident,
81 thought had shaken of my hoodoo
until that last blow came. Now | have
figured out that my wisest plan is to
just Sit around the house and protect
such property as have left.
"When l went out there. IL was with
a longing to revive the pleasures of life
In country home. such as had made
my boyhood SO happy. But my expert
ences were as dismal as my anticipa-
tions had been bright Chicken thieves
raided my hennery until the last of my
choice Cochin Chinas had disappeared
All the luscious fruit was plundered
from peach trees that l had watched
with jealous care for years. Even the
pigs that served me in the disposal Of
garbage were surrcptitiously seized to
grace the feast of those who are without
the fear of the law before their eyes
Not content with despoiling me Of my
live stock and farm products, the night
marauders invaded my household. l
awakened one morning to note the alb
sence Of my entire wardrobe, shirts, col
lars and cuffs included My watch, dia-
monds, cellar buttons and loose change
had gone with the rest of the stuff.
Then | put in burglar alarms and slept
with one eye open.
Just as l had become reconciled and
was feeling secure they induced me to
run for office. You know the rest.
spent SO, 900 and didn't get place in
the race. They double crossed me. Now
I'm an Ishmaolite. | will neither 81 .
nor ask quarter. I've retired, and |
have the finest private collection of fire.
arms in this or any other country. -
Detroit Eraa pracc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
DelIoious Broiled ovster..

Drain large, fat oysters, lay them out
on a board and dry with a soft cheese
cloth. Dust lightly with salt and cay
enne. Toast squares of bread. Arrange
them neatly OH the platter. Put the
oysters in an oyster broiler and broil
quickly over a clear fire, broiling first
on one side about three minutes and
then turning them on the other. Pour
just little warm water around the
edges of the toast, arrange three oysters
neatly on each piece, put over little
melted butter and serve at once. Mrs.
S. T. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17
Man mt His Word.

"Have care, oh, my daughters, -
saith the wise woman, "how thou TAX
est man at his word when he speaketh
concerning himself He glories in his
strength and vaunteth it before his fell.
lows and most of all before thee, but
he would be handled as fragile piece
of bric-a- brac. "-Womankind
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

The volunteer lifeboat service of Eng
land, established in 1924, has more than
800 lifeboats on the shores of the king
dom and has been instrumental in saw
ing 80, 900 lives
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

What pleasure is there in life with
a head ache, constipation and bilious
ness? Thousands experience them who
could become perfectly healthy by
using DeWitt,s Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills. w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

Don Z annoy others by your coughing,
and risk your life by neglecting a cold.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds, Group, grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. w. l. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

More English women are married to
Germans than to members Of any other
foreign nation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1898-02-17

The BANNER and the Detroit Weekly
Tribune one year $1.35.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
ABOUT christening" SHIPS

About a month ago a bishop in one OF
tho Western States raised the point that
the word "christen." as applied to tho
launching of ships. was a sacrilcge, as the
term means not 10 name but 10 receive
q person into the Church OF Christ. Since
that time there has been much discussion
as TO whether II were not better TO abOl-
ish the whole custom OF christening
ships.
There is no doubt that the custom Of
breaking a bottle OF sparkling cham
payne by n handsome woman and the
christening of the ship by fair lips as
She glides off the ways adds no little OF
zest and interest and romance TO the oc-
casion. It IS a time-honored custom and
the objection TO the word "christen' could
be easily met by substituting the word
name" Moreover. old salts would. no
doubt, regard as unseaworthy and
"hoodoo" any ship that had not been
regularly "chrlstened," but II we are
to judge by the kentucky incident, we
should say without hesitation that the
christening" custom should be aban-
doned.
TO begin with. there was serious trouble
between two very charming young wo-
men in the state Of Kentucky, who were
thus unfortunately brought into notoriety,
and the feelings Of one Of the young wo-
men were wounded by what she regarded
as a palpable slight. Then came the
question as 70 whether water or wine
snouId be USED IN the bapusmal ceremony,
and there was a great contest. in which
Kentucky spring water won the victory
over Kentucky whisky. This was pro-
claimed to be q great victory for tenn
perance and the ladies of the White Rib
bon Brigade. but as II 10 show their
utter contempt. the opposition poured a
broadside Of whisky TASKS into the good
ship as she glided into the water. and in
stead Of being baptized with a small bot
tie Of champagne, she was deluged with
vile-smelling whisky, of which any Ken
lucky colonel would, no doubt, be
ashamed. Moreover, it is charged that
the widow of a distinguished Confederate
general was one Of those who fired the
fusilade OF whisky TASKS at the Kentucky,
and there is great Indignation against
her from certain quarters.
We do not so out Of our way to rake
I'D these disagreeable happenings, but
simply state what has been time and
again printed in the news columns Of
this and other papers. and we conclude
that the christening ceremony should be
n ceremony of harmony and good man.
ners and decency, or It should be abolish
ed altogether.