Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-21

Albert Blunt young lad about IL
or l3 years of age, has been stopping
for time at j. II. Spencer's in Orleans.
The other day he took leave without
stopping to bid them goodbye and af-
forwards rifle, a satchel, so cents in
money and some other articles were
found to be missing. Mr.. Spencer s
son discovered the loss of the rife,
took after him and succeeded In over
hauling him at Miller station. He
secured that and not knowing at that
time of the other articles, let him 90
again. A warrant has since been is
sued for his arrest.
The Ellis VS.. Ballou suit, on trial
this week at Ionia, was decided in Mr..
Ballou's favor last evening. Mr.. Bal
lou borrowed money of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ellis OF New York when the firm
was w. ID. Ballou a. Co. 1t was sub
sequently changed to Ballou Basket
Co. and new note was given with that
signature, which it is claimed was
never accepted, and Mr.. Ballou is now
being sued personally on the original
note.
x Miss Clara Graham, who for. nine
years past has acted as forelady in
Huelster's paper box factory, has re-
signed her position and will return to
her home in Toronto, Can. Miss Lot
tie Hopkins, who has been employed
there for some six years will take the
place. Miss Graham has been promi-
nent in social circles and her removal
from the city is much regretted by a
large circle of friends.
: The Shoe factory motor burned out
two weeks ago and has been to Chicago
to be repaired which has hampered
them considerably with their work.
1t is expected to return today. The
orders already booked for spring de-
livery are by far the heaviest in the
history of the concern and would in
sure "a very busy season if not a single
one more should be received.
Special Christmas services at the
Baptist church next Sunday 1870 a. IN.
The choir will sing the following selec-
tions; Joy to the world, the Lord is
Gomez" Brightest and Best" "Watch-
man Tell Us of the Night" "Arise,
Shine, for Thy Light is Gomez" "Come
All Ye Faithful" Sermon, THE Wis.,
it of the Magi." Every body invited.
Gorrell Quick, pastor.
Secretary OF State Stearns has for
mally announced his candidacy for
governor. He makes no promises and
no particular platform,
simply stating that he believes West
ern Michigan is entitled to the nomina-
tion. Several counties are yet to be
heard from.
New advs. this week: Holmes Bros,
City Shoe Store, II. j. Leonard, A. g.
ID. Friedman, Connell Bros, Pierce
Bros, Hotel Bricker, Lamb Bros, G..
f. Shaw, w. L. Benedict, w. G. Nell
on, Greenville; G. G. Wilson, Green
Vile.
BY a new rule which has gone into
effect, storage charge will be made
upon warehouse freight by the railroad
company, if left more than five days
after its arrival.
The d., G.. X. q w. Co. have moved
their stock yards two blocks to the
west of their former location, being
now at the north end OF Broas st.
When a man asserts that he is just
as good as anybody else, do you think
he really means it? Certainly not.
He believes he is better.
A memory without blot or contami-
nation must be an exquisite treasure,
an inexhaustible source OF pure re-
freshment
Z Born-To N. Lapham and wife,
daughter; to Elmer Green and wife, a
son; to Robt. McCue and wife,
daughter.
G. w. French has opened jewelry
stock in part of Bangs drug store.
The finest lot OF display windows this
week ever seen in Bedding.
Mrs, Matthews OF Coral, formerly OF
Bedding, Is dead.