Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-08-23

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Mrs. III. had forgotten it, B. +. never
forgets, and about 1880 p. m, fifty OF
the neighbors and friends gave the OLD
lady right royal surprise. To say
they all had good time is putting IL
mildly. Those who were not too ola
had chance to trip the light fantas-
tic toe while every body had lots OF
fun. They finished up with eating all
the delicacies of the season and sepa-
rated at late hour, hoping that Mr.
and Mrs. III. would live TO see many
more wedding anniversaries.
The repairs and addition to the Con-
gregational church are moving along
RAPIDLY under the supervision OF the
committee having it in charge. IL
will soon be completed ready for hold
ing services, and the interior will pre-
sent very fine appearance, new car
pets will be placed in the body OF the
church also in the parlor and hall
The gallery which will serve as well
for dining room with kitchen adjoin-
ing will also be carpeted. The ladies
OF the society are planning for cam
fraying the expense and numerous So
Gals and entertainments will be held
Tor that purpose.
The death of Peter II. Jersey, which
was not unexpected occurred at an ear
ly hour Monday morning. The funer-
al was held Tuesday afternoon from
the residence of f.. w. Jersey, the
burial being in the city cemetery He
was one of the early residents in these
parts, and was "a years of age. He
was the father of the following sons all
OF whom were present at the funeral
Peter Jersey, the celebrated cornetist,
OF Toledo, Henry Jersey of BoyneCity,
Frank Jersey of Reed City, Neil Jersey
of Saginaw, and Aid. +. w. Jersey Of
second ward, this city.
Mrs II. M. Pierce, of Olive Centre,
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. f. E. Hudson, Wednesday, aged
20 years. She leaves besides her aged
husband, several sons and daughters
to mourn her loss as follows: Mrs. r..
+. Ii udson and Hoyt and Lewis Pierce
of this city, &. ii. Pierce, of Alba, Mrs.
+. A. Lyon of Riverside, Mrs. Alice
Brockway and Mrs. Nellie Chatfield of
Grand Haven. Funeral Friday after
noon at 2:30 from Mr.. Hudson's resi-
dence.
Mr.. Harry MINER and wife, nee Miss
Lulu Holden, returned to Bedding
Tuesday night aud are now receiving
the congratulations of friends. The
marriage took place at Miss Holden's
mothers home in Whitehouse, o.,
Aug. 10. About forty-fve guests were
present and the rooms were handsome
ly decorated with roses, smilax and
hyderangias. They received numerous
presents. They visited Toledo and
other points on their return journey.
fall term Tuesday, Sept. 4th. All ex
pecting TO attend school this fall should
endeavor to be on hand at that time i
possible that they may be properly
classified. The truant officer also in
forms us that the law requiring the
attendance of all children at schoo
under certain conditions will be strict
ly enforced.
! Miss Alice Little Of Oberlin, o., wht
has spent five years in Micronesia as
missionary in the south sea islands
gave very interesting talk or lectur
at the Baptist church last Sunda.
morning. She had many articles wit
her brought from that far of section
which were shown and explained.
was a privilege to hear her.
Republican voters will take motto
that the city caucuses for the purpos
OF selecting delegates to the count
nominating and district representativ
conventions, are called for next Tues
day evening at 1880 o'clock instead c
the customary hour Of s o'clock. Sc
the official notices In another colum
for places OF holding.
A happier lot of children than tn
% that gathered at the home of MI
and Mrs. l.. G.. Mlllard, Saturday, Aug
lS is seldom seen. 1t was Dora Elsie
4th birthday and after an afternoon {
fun, and ice cream and cake all dc
parted with an expression that spok
palmer than words of very enjoyabl
time.
A very high wind Monday afternoo
did considerable damage in this viclr
ity. 1t blew many peaches off the tree
and blew down II. Buttolph's new sill
just completed. The free silver pol
erected four years ago near II. \
Smiths south end store was also felle,
The street lights are on again aftC
two weeks of darkness. One of I'll
coils was burned out in the armatul
I at the Citizens Light plant. I'll
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