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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Solu NOulun II JuSt!-(luhcn.
that all my troubles would be over. But 1t seems
they have only commenced.
II don't dare TO think OF the money | have spent
on howerS and candy. always held up by
the hope that 1t would end some day. and | would
enter upon the reward Of my perseverance
Maybe am to blame for carrying the idea that
had money to burn: but had to keep up APP
pearances somehow. or her father would never have
allowed me inside the house.
Il have tasted pleasure unalloyed In my time,
but II wasn't when she thanking for
ing where my next meal was coming from. But
was always cheercd by the thought that my suit
was progressing and that It only question Of
q short time when would be able TO ask the all
important question
"Wcll, when at last thought il would be safe 10
ask the girl and she said she would be mine.
the happest man alive. until | noticed her
gazing meditatiycly at her third finger
That Internal engagement ring had forgotten
all about IT,
"Wcll the situation had 10 be met and by SELL
Ing my wheel and wearing my last winters
coat I managed to raise enough TO buy ring
that was worthy OF the girl.
81 started out to buy the real thing; hut when
BaW how closely they were initiated by Inferior
goods | had idea. ] picked out two genuine
rings as well as two that were merely limitations.
and sent them up 10 the girls house for her to
luck that she would pick out one Of the cheaper
kind.
81 have just received a note from the girl aying
that they all perfectly lovely; that she is
able TO pick out the one that she liked the best,
30 she has concluded to keep them all
wearing them alternately, and thus setting a style
In regard 10 engagement rings.
Hang the style Hang the girl Hang every
body! ia hang myself If | had the price Of
rope!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
THE ABSENT TREATMENT.
from The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

FrOm The CleVcIlnd PIlin DCaef
good story is being circulated among the mcdl-
cal men Of Cleveland. a story which WAS started
by the victim himself lie is a physician OF con
sidcrable rcpute aud some time ago was called to
attend gentleman suffering from slight com
pcation Of disorders. The doctor went to work
with will. and presently he had the patient on
the road TO recovery. In fact. two weeks from the
time he undertook the case he had him cured.
AS he left the house after announcing that
further visits would be unnecessary. the daughter
OF the restored man accompanied him TO the door
doctor" she said in somewhat trcmulous tones
81 want to tell you
The doctor. who supposed she was anxious to ex-
press nor gratitude for his skilled attention waved
her thanks aside
Don't mention It, madam he affably said
1--WE always try to do duy."
. "But. doctor" she persisted at is something
that will interest you feel that
Say MORE madam" cried the doctor much
moved by the woman's agitation
2 1T is something / must tell you doctor" she
pontinued. Please listen"
| The doctor hailed With his hand on the doorknob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Socetys BAWIS THE RE
ORDERLY SHY. BOYS
AM. KENNOT TELL. BOYS!
DY. OWLDEl.
I'll. GIT BOWIDEII
ORFER LY oHY!-ifunch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
NOT ENCOURAGEMENT.

From The Chicago Post. -,
you say you gave mo 10 encouri5Ses isseS.
said. bitterly after she had told MN sur ,issel
sister to him. and YET you SuIe I'll
when | gave you that gold,puchAeo
At this she laughed merrily. ,,s,,,sia
And have you not vet learned 70 9i'sA voc
tween official encouragement ana
Than he went out into the cold wof'o - .
clared that ne never did think much =" Wv
liamentary girls. anyway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
ITS ORIGIN.
From The Chicago Tribune.

How slangy Tennys0n's poetry Is occa'1'o''
observed the girl in the fur Jacket -. u.,
you're prejudced" said the girl N ts s ~. ~
buskins II never heard him accused Oh ~
thing as that before .,,..,
You didn't know perhaps that ne ons -
one OF the most odious slang phrases Oh Tue ~
day Listen: =,
Love took up the harp Of life. 'mote VI
chords with might. -. .,,,.l
Smote the chord Of self. that trembling paS~'
muslc-out of sightP "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
NO REPETITION.

From The Chicago Tribune. ,.,y' .
81 shall say nothing about this to any my ne q
tho yo',ne woman Attempting to soften . ud !
'and | need not add that there Is Nv W.
YOU either, to repeat IL " ,ovsr tts..
Repeat itr' echoed the rejected go sIi D~s'
mol l shall never propose 10 anOtnol
Of hsr pretty doll Tao - long az NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
HE COURTED HIS FATE.

From The Detroit Free Press.
at is a horrible situation to be In. companies
the young man. land the worst OF II Is that CAL
not see any light ahead =, 49,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Yesterday" said the woman. Il was A..
ana met Mrs Pugsley the Christian scisn,,Ssat Dsi
she told me she hal been giving father ~ Y
treatment" for two weeks isn't IL inc, ;, sts.s
dcrfulY' " 'U"' 100 "a
Good morning" said the doctor dryly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
From The Orleans Times-DemOcra,

timed FOR five OF six months II was broke
a tvpical street duel ana then things got VIC
woolly again. II is certainly curious wv"
page Of frontier history"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22

Master Tom-Wish could catch a cold just be
fore Christmas.
Efiic- Why?
Master TOm-Well. mas always sayin. Feed a
cold" Wouldn't /? Justi-(Punch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

"Hearts OF the Blue Ridge" written
by Hal Reid, author Of KNOBS OF Ten
nessee, " Human Hearts" and other
successful plays, will be the attraction
at the Opera House, Tuesday evening,
August 18th. Miss Dorothy Lewis, The
popular young coincidence, is the star
OF the presenting organization, aud In
the supporting company are included
the names OF many favorite players.
The play is described as pastoral
drama, dealing with the quaint, simple.
hammered people inhabiting the North
Carolina hills. A feud between the
Reynolds and Carter families-both
taken from real life, by the way-fur-
nishes the theme for the story, and
those familiar with the authors mark
ed ability In handling dramatic stories
can readily appreciate the immense
popularity OF this, his latest produc-
tion. The sale of seats will open Fri
day, August 18th, at Hotel Belding.
Seats should be secured early, as this
is one of the best attractions booked
this season, and will undoubtedly draw
a large crowd. The company comes
here from Traverse City, and go from
here TO Grand Rapids for a fortnight
engagement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

Homer Hutchinson is home this week
from Chicago.
Elmer Wingar is visiting relatives
and friends in Chicago.
Mrs. Leonard Smith left this morn
Ing for visit in Pontiac.
Eugene Warner and family have
gone to Fowlerville for few weeks
visit.
Mrs. Carrie Porter and Mrs. Mosher
OF Alton were visitors at Will DeGraw' IS
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dehn are receiv-
ing visit from Margaret and Francis
Dehn Of Portland.
Mrs. Myrtle Thompson, from Rose
City, is visiting her parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Daniel Cameron.
w. II. DeCoster left Tuesday for a
trip west To visit brother. He will
remain for some time in hopes To re-
gain better health.
Mrs. Ii. S. Francisco's grandparents
Rev. John Sweet and wife, and her
mother, Mrs. Stewart, are with her
again on their return from Ohio, hav-
ing spent the past three months there.
Mrs. Waldo Francisco tried TO stop
the electric fan they have in their
house by sticking her fore finger into
il while it was running at full speed.
She will not try it again because the
tip end was nearly taken off the first
trial.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
ACCEPTS THE PAsTORATE.

Rev. j, j. Staley, who preached in
the Congregational church two weeks
ago and at the union service in the
evening at the M. +. church has de-
cided To accept the call extended to
him by the church and will move to
this city about September /. His fam
lily consists of wife and TWO daugh-
tiers one of whom is married and lives
in North Baltimore, Ohio, the other a
young lady OF Is years. Mr.. Staley
was ordained as minister five years
ago and has spent two years in the
ministry at Leslie and three at Dexter.
He is taking three weeks vacation
at the Chautauqua assembly in the state
of New York and on his return will
come here as soon as arrangements can
be made for shipping his household
goods. Not only does. he come with
the best of recommendations from
Revs. Sanderson, Swift and Ewing,
but also from citizens of Leslie and
Dexter where he has labored in the
work OF the church and the Masters
kingdom.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

In the Albani villa, owned by Prince
Iorlonia, who obtained property and
title by marrying the wealthy bankers
only daughter, being himself a Borg
hese, is to be found the original of the
picture of Alexandsr's interview with
Dlogenes, who is recorded to have re-
piled to the possibly civil-nothing sort
or inquiry of the worlds conqueror as
10 whether he could do anything for
MIN you can oblige me by getting
out OF the sunshine" One can see the
cynic sage In his "home," consisting OF
an earthen JAR outside the walls OF
Oorinth, on the top OF which sits q
philosophic cur as companion and jan
t1oY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

BELDING, Mich, Aug. z, 1899.
There are remaining at this Office
at this date the following unclaimed
letters and wholly written postal cards.
Ii they are not called for in two weeks
they will be sent to the dead letter
office.
Ladies' list: Mrs. Helen Burns, Mary
Bufort, Mrs. Louis Bise, Mrs. Nettie
Barker, Miss Minnie Lewis, Mrs. Mary
Smith.
Gents list: Mr.. J. l.. Burns, Mr..
Bert Byers, MIR. Calvin Cole, Mr.. Grant
Francisco, Mr.. Jakeway, Mr.. II. b.
Kester, j. b. Mushrush, Richard Pat
terson, VIM. Roell, Mr. Bert Scheid,
Emery Sharpe, Mr.. Albert Snyder.
ID e. WILSON p M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Guatemala's President.

Presidet Manuel Estrada Cabrera Of
Guatemala, who appealed to President
Mckinley to protect his government
against an expedition now being fitted
out In Cuba, came into power as the
result OF a murder, In which, however
he was not In any way implicated
Tor twenty years prior to Cabrera's
administration the Barrios family was
supreme In Guatemala. For fourteen
years, from 1871 to 1886, old General
Barrios, the first, was the President
Under his iron hand insurrectionists
could make no progress, though they
were often attempted. At last he was
Killed In battle with the force Of Sal
vador. After an interval Of seven
years his son Jose Maria Barrios was
elected President for a term of six
years. He tried to follow the example
or his father. Shortly before the ex-
piration of his term of Office he was
confronted by an alarming rebellion.
After defeating the rebels and exc
cutting those who sympathized with
them he proclaimed himself dictator,
ana afterwards had his term of office
extended for four years. But In Feb
ruary, 1898, he was assassinated by
the servant Of one Of the men he had
executed. Then the present President,
Cabrera, was appointed to succeed
him. Cabrera is the first president
Guatemala has had In sixty years who
10 not soldier BY profession he is a
lawyer and a man OF peace He Ia
naturally alarmed at the prospect OF
nghting another Barrios, who is now
IN this country for the supposed pur-
pose of organizing a revolutionary ex-
pedition
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

The board of education for the city
of Belding will receive sealed bids for
the floating of the $1,000 in school
bonds for the construction of new
school building in said city up to and
including Friday, September 25, 1899
The terms Of payment on said bonds
will be $500 September 25, 1902, and
$500 annually thereafter until all are
cancelled. The bonds are to draw five
per cent interest payable annually.
L. w. COOLING, Director.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Lee, the bright little son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. b. Reed, aged two years and
four months, died Thursday night,
| after a severe sickness OF four weeks.
The child was taken violently i'll while
| Mrs. Reed was visiting at brothers.
| near Ypsilanti, and seemed to be un-
| conscious and suffered much the
| greater part of the time while he lived.
! Everything was done for him that
medical skill and good nursing could
devise, but the little one was beyond
all earthly help and at last passed
peacefully away. Brief service con-
Quoted by Rev. G. Quick and singing
| by Miss Leonard was held at the house
Saturday afternoon, with interment at
Riverside cemetery.
Deputy County Treasurer John Mick
is ready TO snap up good bargain and
even EX-County Treasurer Charley
Brown can't get the start OF him In
| that line. Brown owned three lots on
| the Harroun Addition, which are
worth fifty dollars apiece il they are
| in the county treasurer's Office and told
John he bad three lots in Bedding and
| if he would sell them for him he could
have half of what he could get. G.. b.
Wardell came into the office the next
day and John bargained the three to
him for So, called for warranty deed
| from Brown and made the dizzy, 81 80.
Charley is now laying for him to get
even.
Those who pass along the highways
cannot help noticing the dense growth
of sweet clover, weed pest that has
| spread to every nook and corner since
it was imported some years ago by a
few bee keepers. This species of grass
or weed, it is said is good for nothing
else but feed for bees, and then only at
blooming time. 1t is very prolific and
hard to Kill, hence it continues to
| spread from year to year until it reigns
supreme on every strip OF uncultivated
| land. 1t even smothers out all other
ordinary weeds and is pest that
should always be prevented from going
| TO seed.
A very pleasant afternoon gathering
was given at the residence and lawn
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Fikins, last
Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. /.
w. Haven, of Minneapolis, and G. ..
| Filkins, OF Milwaukee. Mrs. Grace
| Ryerson assisted her parents in enter
tanning the company, of which there
were about sixty present, and there
was not one OF them but are full of
praise for the enjoyable occasion al
fcrded. Tables were set on the lawn
and the refreshments were of quality
to tempt the appetite and cause one to
be In danger OF over eating.
| Mrs. Emma l.. Weaver entertained
Mrs. Jennie Legg, Of Depere, Wis. Mon
day and Tuesday. She was here visit
ing old friends and also at Greenville.
Mrs. Legg left this vicinity about nine
years ago. In an early day her father
Mr.. Wright, owned the farm on which
quite portion OF the north side is To-
Gated
w. b. Reed, accompanied by Guy ID.
Weter, will leave this week for the
home OF his parents In Manchester,
Conn. They expect to remain away
two or three weeks. MIR. Weter will
visit other points in the east before
returning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

A commercial traveller on his trip
called upon well-known chemist He
was nervous as he put his hand in his
pocket and handed out a card.
III represent that concern" said the
young man.
you are Fortunate replied the
chemist.
The commercial traveller was encour-
aged and said:
81 think so, sir: and the chemist who
trades with US is even more so. My firm
has the finest line of cosmetics in the
country"
Il shouldn't have thought it, +" slowly
responded the man of medicines. Her
complexion looks natural"
And he handed back the photograph
which the young man had given him by
mistake. He took it and left without
waiting To make any farewell remarks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.


Thursday, August 10.
sp. nj. q. Foresters.
Friday, August II.
sp. ND. OF X.
saturday, August ne.
sp. nj. q. r. NJ
Monday. August IA.
500 p. MN. w. OF A.
1880 m.-F. s. A. M.
Tuesday, August 10.
1880 p. M. .. o. +.
$50 y. NIX. OF II.
Opera House Dorothy Lewis in Hearts OF
the Blue Ridge"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
Sick Headache.

Ii it wise to ruin the system with
strong drugs and headache powders
when DR.. A. w. Chase's Kidney-Liver
Pills will cure naturally and perma-
nently by removing the cause? They
give new tone and vigor to the liver
and kidneys, regulate the bowels and
permanently cure sick and nervous
headache. One pill a dose, % cents a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
MUSIC TEACHING.

Miss Lena l., Leonard, teacher of
singing in its three branches: Voice
Culture, expression and music reading;
Harmony and Musical History, Pri-
vate or class instruction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
HOUSES FOR SALE.

One brick and three frame dwelling
houses all within the city limits. Will
be sold at considerable reduction in
price and reasonable time allowed for
the payment. Apply to William Pick
ering. Office at the Commercial Bank
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

al told her the fortune teller said /
would marry soon"
''How did she take that?'
''She said she would say good word
for me to any girl | might pick out -
Chicago Record
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
A good soldier forgets himself.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep-
STA because its ingredients are such
that it can't help doing SO. 1.-The
public can rely upon ii as master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect digestion. James NJ Thorn
as, Nj. d., in American Journal OF
Health, N. Y. w. |. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

We wish to return our most sincere
thanks to the neighbors and friends
for their kind sympathy and assistance
during our recent atfliction, the sick
ness and death of our little one.
MIR. AND Mrs. &. q. BRIGGS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

If any of our readers have occasion to
visit Ionia this month, it will pay them
we'll to take advantage OF the great
100000 sale just inaugurated by j. II.
Weber, the clothier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly
digests food without aid from the stom-
ach, and at the same time heals and
restores the diseased digestive organs.
1t is the only remedy that does both of
these things and can be relied upon to
permanently cure dyspepsia.
w. |. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

A discount OF 25 per cent. will be
given on all children's suits at the
great slaughter sale of j. Il. Webber's,
Ionia. A kite or cart given with
each suit sold.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

o. F.. Webster can supply your coal
and wood as cheap as other dealers.
Call on him. He sells the celebrated
Philadelphia & Reading Coal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

BE sure and see o. +. Webster be.
fore buying your winters supply OF
coal aud wood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Mrs. Mason is now prepared to fur
nish the Racine stocking feet, also
rubber collars, cuffs, and shirt fronts
for ladies or gentlemen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Your choice OF upwards OF fifty styles
OF light and medium colored $1,000 and
ST.. 90 suits for 81 so at j. II. Webber' s
slaughter sale at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

'Our baby was sick for month with
severe cough and catarrhal fever.
Although we tried many remedies she
kept getting worse until we used One
Minute Cough Cure,-lt relieved at
once and cured her in a few days. "-B,
l.. Nance, Prln. High School, Bluff
dale, Texas. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Don't forget o. f.. Webster at the
Pleasant street feed store when you
want coal and wood.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Great bargains la odd suits at the
great slaughter sale OF j. Il. Webber's,
at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

All light and medium colored $500
suits reduced to $1,000 at j. II. Web
ber's slaughter sale at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
NOTICE OF CONTRACT LETTING

Noil vi YIN iNhCl LEI W.
The board of education of the city of
Belding will receive sealed bids up to
noon Thursday, August 20, 1899, for
the construction of new school build
ing in the city of Belding. Plans and
specifications may be seen at the store
of Robinson & Hudson. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids. 4. w. COOLING. Director
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Lost-Small plush shoulder cape be-
tween Bedding and Shaw corners.
Finder will please return TO BANNER
office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Remnant sale of wall paper at Con
nell Bros. this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Remnant sale of wall paper at Con
nell Bros. this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Ladies bicycle and gents bicycle to
exchange for u horse. Geo. Roosevelt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-10

Opera House Block.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-06-23
Excursion Rates.

For the Fourth of July excur.
sion tickets will be sold July lst,
2nd, 3rd and 4th, good to return
July 5th, to points within 200
miles, at one fare and a fifth for
the round trip.
Bryan Day." Excursion
Tickets will be sold to Aberdeen
June 9th 2Sth good to return
June Goth at one fare and a fifth
for the round trip.
For the Chatauqua Assembly
to be held at Madison, South
Oak, June Goth and July 18th,
excursion tickets will be sold
June 26 and July 18th good to
return July 18th at one fare and
a fifth for the round tri ip.
The Milwaukee will sell round trip
tickets to Ortonville and Big Stone
City every Friday and Saturday, good
until the following Monday, at Al
cents for the round trip. This rate
will be in effect until September 30th,
1899. f. II. MILLS, Agent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-06-23
Consolidated April II. 1890
COUNTY LINE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Val Sarff have been
spending week attending camp meet
ing at Kilborn.
lsasmas jacobson went north 10 visit
his sister Friday.
Mrs. Sartf's brother from Kilhorn is
| visiting her for short time.
| Ben Eek got his teams mired going
across the Big Sioux Wednesday.
Friday was great day for the city
| OF Strouseton. There was horse racing
| and two ball games, besides moveable
saloon from South Shore in addition to
the one at home. The South Shore and
Mazeppa teams pla, ed the first game.
Not score was made until the fourth
inning. South Shore now woke up and
did the Mazeppa team up in short or
der. The score stood 10 g. The Sum
NIT and Strouseton mines now took their
places. Strouseton had lots Of fun at
first and jumped away ahead. Summis
wasn't asleep all this time and soon they
scored IL in one inning, when the game
was practically in their own hands.
Their Indian pitcher brought them thro.
| ugh in triumph. The score stood 18 to
13. Such crowd has not been seen for
many day in our town. People from
Summit, South Shore, MaZeppa, Dexter
and Blooming Valley were all there TO
watch the game. aud till up on bug juice
which WAS sold in large quantities and
without a license. The dance which
the Strouseton nine gave in Tcwnsends
barn was success in tinacial point Of
view as "A numbers were sod Every
thing would have gone off pleasantly il
the SALOONS had shut up shop, as it was
all the boys felt more or less gay. Such
proceedings will soon make an end to
all the good times Strouseton might have
MEANDERlNG MIKE.