Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-02

hastily" That is true and we hope
that justice will be done all parties
interested and all will say in the end
twas we'll done.
There is man who Is quite sure
that he is benevolent and public spirit.
ed. He has wealth, and is willing TO
give large sums in various directions,
but his gifts are usually so accompanied
by conditions as greatly to cripple
their helpfulness. Is new church to
be built? He will subscribe, if he can Sc
lect the site, decide the shape and size
of the building, and dictate how much
it shall cost. If a public or charitable
willing to contribute, If he can some
what change its purpose, plan its work
ings, and manage it to suit himself.
He is not willing that other givers
should have the same privileges, nor
does he regard the right OF the major
ity, and it is always a question, in
seeking his assistance, whether the
value of his gift will outweigh the en-
barrassment OF the restrictions he will
impose. Is such giving generosity or
selfishness?-Ex.
An observing man we'll along in years
made the following statement to the
editor I've never seen girl unfaith-
d, full to her mother that ever came to be
worth one eyed button to her husband.
I'm talking for the boys this time. II
one OF you boys ever comes across. a
girl with face full of roses who says
as you come to the door. II can't 20
for thirty minutes for the dishes are not
washed, you wait for that girl. You
sit right down on the doorstep and wait
for her. Cause some other fellow may
come along and carry her off, and right
here you have lost an angel. Wait for
that girl and stick TO her like burr in
In lambs tail
Miss Helen Baker, pianist, OF Grand
Rapids, who teaches in the city Friday
and Saturday OF each week, will give
a pupils musicale with the assistapce
OF Grand Rapids talent in the Congre
gational church on the evening OF Feb
ruary 16. Those who will take part In
the program are: Minnie Mcconnell,
Bertha Bliss, Eva Morris, Maud Spen-
Ger, limo Ireland, Flossie Clemens, Merl
Stall, Florence Wagner, Hattie Ran
ney Carrie Ranuey, Mabel Patterson,
George Wagner, John Wagner, Bert
Rummler, George Ricaby, Clayton
Hoppough and Melvin Wagner.
Married, Wednesday evening, Feb.
lst, by Rev. b. V. Child at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Eckert of Grattan, Mr.. Rollin
Tuthill and Miss Annette M. Eckert.
Only the immediate friends of the par
ties were present and after the cere-
mony all sat down to a very bountiful
repast. Mr.. and Mrs. Tuthill are well
known in Bedding and they have the
good wishes of all. They will reside
in Grand Rapids
The Columbian Comedy Co. will APP
pear in the Opera House two nights
next week, Monday and Tuesday. 1t
is said to be the strongest and best
equipped repertoire company ever seen
in Bedding, with elegant wardrobe and
beautiful scenery. On Monday night
one lady will be admitted TO reserved
seat free when accompanied by a paid
30c ticket. Prices l0c, zoe, soc. Sc
cure seats at Hotel Belding.
The best thing to give your enemy is
forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance;
to friend, your heart; to your child,
a good example: to father, Difference;
TO your mother, conduct that will make
her proud OF you; to yourself, respect;
and to all men, charity.
A box social will be given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Ayers, one
mile north from Keene Grange hall for
the benefit OF the school on Feb. 10th.
Plenty OF house and barn room and
good music. Everybody cordially In
vited.
Riley N. Wilson OF Ionia landed the
position as keeper at the county poor
house, vice L. 5. Waterbury, resigned.
The appointment was made by the
poor superintendents at their meeting
Saturday afternoon.
J Sheriff Moons deputies have pre-
scented him with handsome gold
badge.