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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-09-06
A RAILROAD
MASSACRE.
Terrible Accident on the Reading
Road at Hatfield.
Thirteen DEAD THIRTY INJURED.
Victims Were Excursionists Bound
For Atlantic City.
CRASHED INTO A MILK TRAIN.

Two Minutes After the Latter Train
Stopped at Hatfield Station the Ex-
cursiOn Train, Running Thirty-fiVe
Miles an Hour, PlOughed Through
Two Passenger Coaches I'm the
Rear-Nearly All of the Dead
Were Instant " KiIIed-COnfictfng
Stories as to the Responsibility for
the Tragedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
Tn. Paddle and the Lions.

"I notice that Automobile Mont
gomery says that horses often make
dive for the corn he paints" remarked
one art league student to another
swell, there might be some truth in
IT," said the second. IL saw little in
cident at the art institute the other day
that made me think of Mr.. Montgom-
ery's proud boast. You know those big
lions on the sides of the steps, the
work of Kemeys. are pretty lifelike.
I was standing looking at them when
little white poodle came down the steps
In the wake of a woman with stylish
clothes on. The poodle had gold col
lar around his neck and was alto
gether one of the tiniest, dandihed
specimens of a dog that you could find.
He walked up TO one of the lions, set
tied back on his hind legs, and looked
at the big stone beast. Then he smiled
and glanced around inquiringly All
at once he made up his mind. He
made fierce rush for the lion, barking
as viciously and as loud as dog six
inches long could bark. He positively
swelled up and appeared about to ex-
plode with wrath.
"There you are. If Kenneys' lions so
excited poodle dog, it may be that
horses will eat Montgomery corn pic
ures."-Chicago Inter Ocean.
white Man T urned yellow.
Great CONSERVATION was felt by the
friends of M. A. Hogarty, of Lexing
ton, KY, when they saw be was turn
ing yellow. His skin slowly changed
color, also his eyes, and he suffered
terribly. His malady was yellow Iaun
dice. He was treated by the best doc
tors, but without benefit. Then h'
was advised to try Electric Bitters, thu
wonderful Stomach and Liver remedy
and he writes: after taking two bot
ties was wholly cured" A tria
proves its matchless merit for al
stomach. Liver and Kidney troubles
Only SOC. sold by Cornell Bros. an
Fisk Bangs, druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
JENsEN-JOHNsTON.

A very pretty wedding occurred at
the home OF the brides parents in
Otisco township, Friday evening, July
20, when Ina Johnston was united in
marriage TO Godfred Jensen, OF Chica-
go, in the presence OF about seventy
five guests, Rev. ID. e. Hills officiat-
ing. The bride was attired In white
and carried bunch of sweet peas tied
with white ribbon. The groom wore
the conventional black. The brides
maid was Miss Iva Johnston, sister OF
the bride, who was attired in pink and
carried sweet peas tied with pink rib
bon. The best man N. b. Johnston, OF
Grand Rapids. The room was beauti-
fully decorated with Wild grape vines,
ferns and flowers. After the ceremony
the newly married couple, near rela-
tives and guests repaired TO the dining
room where light refreshments were
served.
The presents were numerous and
pretty. The Smyrna band furnished
music which was rendered in a very
satisfactory manner.
There were guests present from
Grand Rapids, Romeo, Brighton,
Smyrna, Evart, Bedding and Green
Vile. The bridal couple will reside in
Chicago being at home after July p,
visiting relatives at Grand Rapids on
their way there. Mr.. Jensen and his
young wife were held in high esteem
by alHMho knew them and the best
wishes OF many friends go with them
to their new home. May they have
long and happy life before them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
DETRoIrLIvE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, July 24.-The demand for live
cattle is dull and quiet this week re-
ceipts have been moderate OF late. The
following prices are being paid at the
Detroit Live Stock Market Prime
steers and heifers, 81 50(G5.00: handy
butchers cattle, $4,000 80; common
S2.50(d3.50; Gamers cows, Sl.50(d2.5 80;
stockers and feeders active S3.25(G4 %.
Mich cows active at $25(d45; calves
active at 81 .50(d6.50.
Sheep and lambs are now lower;
prime lambs, 5 00(GS6.00; mixed, 81 so
(G5 90; culls, 2 5O(dS3.O0.
Hogs are the leading feature in this
market, light receipts, trade is active
at the following prices: Prime
mediums, $5.4O(65. 40; Workers, $1,000
5.45; pigs, So. 40(G5.45; roughs, $4.25(d
AS; stays, off; cripples, 81 per cwt.
off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
FAMILY GATHERING.

A happy reunion OF the Kingsley
family was held at the pleasant home
of Mr.. and Mrs. O. +. Webster and
Mrs. Kingsley, corner Of Pleasant and
Congress SITS, over Sunday. Mrs. Es-
Their Kingsley, the mother who is now
20 years of age, but still apparently
hale and healthy and good for many
years TO come yet, her five children
and their families which include nine
grand children, the first time they
have all been together since her child
rem were married, and left the old
home at Kingsley, Mich. The child
rem and those present, G.. w. Kingsley,
agent at the II. Il A. A. r. r., wife
and three children from Copemish,
Mrs. Olinda McSevern and three child
rem from Reed City, Mrs. Carrie Ed
mond, husband and one child, from
Detroit, Arthur Kingsley, agent OF the
Pere Marquette, wife and baby from
Grand Ledge and Mrs. Luella Web
ster, husband and son Edwin of this
place. Death has taken two of the
family, Grandpa Kingsley, and one
grandchild, Miss "Puss" Webster.
Arrangements are being made for annu-
al gatherings, hereafter, where the
ties of family associations can be re-
newed. Mrs. Kingsley it is hoped will
be able to meet with her children for
many years to come
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

u"y w Flslt iTlcuus.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry K. Mi
nier, Monday, baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Lamb have gone
to Crystal lake for an outing.
+. G. Westlake and wife, of Owosso,
are guests at w. FL. Kennedy's.
Miss Pearl Roosevelt is spending a
few days with Greenville friends
Eugene Warner received visit from
his brother Ira Warner, OF Owosso,
over Sunday.
Greenville has a poultry and pet
stock association with Will II. Bradley
as president.
Lucy Reeves has returned from Ann
Arbor where she has been visiting for
several weeks.
Mrs. F. A. Hudson, of Grand Rapids,
is guest at her sisters, Mrs. A. d.
jerks, this week.
Miss Ruth Higgins OF Green Lake,
has been guest of the Misses Ida and
Ella Trimble for few days.
Mrs. G. w. Dewitt and daughter
left this morning for two weeks Wis
it with her parents in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Reed are enter
taining Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Briggs
and Miss Edith Gregg, of Chicago.
Miss Mayme Cremin of Chicago, who
has been visiting here. unfortunately
lost her return ticket to Muskegon last
evening.
Mrs. j. w. Dickinson who has been
visiting at M. A. Cooley's has gone to
New York city and her son has re-
turned to Milwaukee.
Misses Ruth Allen and Fannie Der
ringer also Master Ernest Derringer,
all OF Olivet were guests OF Miss Helen
Newman over Sunday.
G. G. Scheffler, OF the City Steam
Laundry, has added two more electrI.
cal fiat irons to his equipment. He is
bound to keep up to date.
Mrs. E. S. Moulton, son Elmer and
daughter Clara were in ST. Johns the
first Of the week to attend the funeral
OF sister Of Mrs. Moulton.
Mrs. Thomas Mooney of Grand Rap
ids, who has been the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Leslie Montieth for few
days returned home this morning.
The BANNER fell into error last
week in saying that it was the Yantic
upon which the Michigan naval re-
serves sailed during the recent Spanish
American war. 1t was the Yosemite,
as our readers or most OF them we'll
know.
The members Of the w. G.. T. u.
will meet in the chapel of the Baptist
church, Friday afternoon. Among
other business to come before the meet.
ing will be the arranging for all wish.
ing to attend the Saturday afternoon
session OF the Long Lake camp meet.
ing.
DR.. j. Black who located here last
spring has decided to return to De
troit, OF which city he was former
resident, for the practice OF his profes
sion. He may go in short time ant
it may be longer, according to the
length OF time it takes to arrange hi
property matters.
F. A. Palmer and son Royal expec
to leave a week from next Monday
evening or Tuesday morning for Bocas
del-Fora, which is on an island some
thirteen miles off the north coast o
South America, where they have en-
gagged with fruit shipping compan.
in the hands OF the Wagars formerl,
of Ionia. Mrs. Palmer will not go a
present but IL everything is satisfac
tory will go In the fall.
Fred Underwood OF Bedding arrives
Saturday morning, having ridden Il
Battle Creek the day before and iron
there to Athens that morning. Ii
made the whole trip on his wheel an
started back Tuesday expecting t
wheel back. Athens Bee,
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

LosT-Sunday, July 22nd, on the
road between Broas bridge and the
Spencer farm black satin cape, lined
with lace. Anyone finding the same,
please notify Mrs. G. A. Phillips or
leave at the BANNER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Not in years have we had so much
rain during the summer as we have
had this season. Many cuss words
have been directed toward the wealth
er man by farmers who have been him
dered in harvesting their hay and
grain and by those who have farms of
heavy land who do not need so much.
However we believe they are doing
more good than injury, and corn,
beans, potatoes, ETC., never looked
better or promised larger returns gen.
orally speaking. The general appear
ance of the country at present is a de-
lightful feast to the eye, which is quite
contrary to the general rule as we are
usually having drouth about this
time.
Plans have been drawn for the inn
provements upon the Congregational
church building. They contemplate a
new corner entrance, the present lob
by being made into parlor with fold
ing doors between the main audience
room which can be thrown open, also a
DINING room and kitchen upstairs,
the former being also arranged to open
into the main room when desired. 1t
is also proposed to have new carpets,
cushions for the seats, paint the build
ing, etc, the cost of the entire inn
provements being probably some $500
or $500.
Chas. Ferguson who has been spend
ing several weeks with his brother,
DR.. j. T.. Ferguson, left on his return
Saturday morning. Since coming here
he received notice OF his appoint
ment as one of the surgeons in the
Toronto general hospital which con-
tains over 400 beds, This position is
awarded strictly on merit and speaks
very highly OF his class standing in the
college which he has been attending,
For the accommodation OF those desir.
ing to attend the camp meeting al
Long Lake, a bus line has been ar
| TduRcu iOI oIuIblnR lIOm VIC W. Il
church daily at a. IN. The Epworth
League has secured new tent which
they will have on the grounds as has
been their past custom.
K. E. Fales has disposed OF his inter
est in the Coral Lumber Co. to hi,
brother Bin, who has also bought ou
the other partner, w. l.. Atwood and
is now sole owner Of that concern
Elmer will now be at home a little
more.
Conductors and brakemen on tn,
Pere Marquette passenger trains wea
new uniform caps, conductor caps hav
ing gold trimmings and brakeman cap
silver trimmings.
/. l.. Hubbell aud Editor Tucker, O
the Star, have been in Detroit thi
week attending the Democratic stat,
convention as delegates from this city
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

| have on the state road, just west of
the brick yard, a piece of land which
/ have divided into four lots each con-
tanning one acre and will sell cheap.
Very desirable for anyone wishing 10
make "a home and engage 10 gardening,
fruit raising, etc. j. L. ANGEL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Mrs. Judd G. Smith is prepared to
take pupils in voice culture, piano or
organ. Special terms To those wish
ing both vocal and instrumental les
sons
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Any advertised dealer is authorized
TO guarantee Banner Salve for letter,
eczema, piles, sprains, cuts, scalds,
burns, ulcers, and any open or old sore.
w. | Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Campaign buttons and charms 5 and
10 cents at Beneuict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Campaign buttons and charms and
10 cents at Benedict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

1900 buyers wanted for our popular
line of ladies', M sses' and chlldren's
shoes at the up-to-date shoe store.
TT A. FURHMAN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

City Tax now due and payable at my
Office in New Bedding block.
If a. WAGNER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Lena l. Leonard, Teacher OF Voice
Culture, Expression, and Music Read
ing. ITS
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Campaign buttons and charms 8 and
10 cents at Benedict's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

+. A. Palmer on Congress street has
a young Jersey COW for sale.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26

Read announcement in this paper Of
the Cimarron Cold Mining and De-
velopment Co, "A Golden Opportun-
itU - If
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-07-26
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.
Friday, july 81.

Friday, july 81.
Up. ND. OF X.
saturday, July 80.
Sp. nj. o. II. NJ
SIP. nj. o. Foresters.
Tuesday, July 81.
1880 p. MI. o. D. +.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23
APPRECIATION OF A BON MOT.

On Aug. y, 1907, Jerome Bonaparte
married Princess Frederika Catherine,
daughter of the king OF Wurtemberg
As king of Westphalia he offered his
divorced wife Elizabeth Patterson, a
home within his dominions, also the
titles Of princess Of Smalcalden, with
a pension of two hundred thousand
francs per year. In regard to the
former, she replied that Westphalia
was large kingdom, but not quite
large enough for Two queens, and
to the latter proposition, having al
ready accepted Napoleons annuity of
sixty thousand francs, she made the
oft-quoted response that she preferred
"5eing sheltered under the wing Of
an eagle to being suspended from the
bill Of a goose" Napolean, with his
high appreciation of bon mot, de-
sired to know what favor he could be-
stow upon woman capable of this
witticism. Elizabeth replied through
the French minister at Washington
that she was ambitious, and would
like to be a duchess. The emperor
promised the gift, but never conferred
it. Notwithstanding her unremitting
yet ever futile struggle for recognition.
Madame Bonaparte cherished always
the most enthusiastic admiration for
the genius of the man who had blight
ed her life. In one of her letters to
her father, written from Europe,
whittier she returned after the fall of
the empire, she said: "They do not in
England pretend to revile Napoleon az
We have done. His stupendous abiIi-
ties are admitted; his misfortunes al
most respected by his enemies !
listen silently to any discussion in
which he bears part. l easily per-
ceive that he has more justice done
him here than with s."-Lippincott.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23
AND THIS IS POLITICS?

No factor in national politics is
closer to the public eye today than
J. Edward Addicks of Delaware. The
factionai fight in the little state down
the river. commands the attention Of
republicans everywhere. The battle Of
today is only one of a number cover
ing period OF Il years and costing
owe" $1,O00000 4 character study OF
MI. Addicks will interest almost every
boy. Born 1841, in Philadelphia;
fair; brave; extremely optimistic; self
reliant; independent; persevering; de
spises aristocracy; likes plain people;
interchangeable; loves music. Orders q
feast for his guest, pie and milk for
himself; a judge of gems; wins at
chess; expert at tennis; loyal to
fault; patriotic; would spend 500 in
a fight for 2 cents and a principle; n
lightning calcuIatOr; makes a clever
fve-minute speech; greatreader; would
delay a $1,000,000 to take q nap; owed
$250000 in 1886; worth $1,000, 900 in
1890; doesn't smoke or drink; fancics
that he is a farmer; rides a wheel;
plays golf; drives like fend four-
in-hand); always carries big balances
in banks, but very little cash in his
pocket; democratic as to dress; buys
Waterproof shoes for all his friends:
never swears; fond of flowers; can't
lie worth a cent; outspoken and truth
full; entertains lavishIy; weighs 1876
pounds That's Addicks.-Philadel
mia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23

but though l hear of people pulling the
rods from their houses, I ST.. think
rods are growing in favor"
a member of the firm of Kroncke
Bros. said lightning rods were going
out of use, that people were losing
faith in them, but that, nevertheless,
rod properly put up would afford a
measure of protection to a building.
He cOntended that trees near a build
ing were a source rather of danger
than Of safety In support of his be
lief that lightning rods are not
altogether discredited. he mentioned
the fact that Montgomery Ward & Co.
OF Chicago have caused one to be
placed at the top OF the tower of their
new 25-story building. The rod, he
said, to be OF any service must be very
l3-g1 and properly placed. A metal
roo, he believed, afforded some pro
tectiO.'.
N. F. Du Frenne of the firm Billed,
Du FTenne & Schneider expressed him
SCI very emphaucally in condemna-
ton Of the lightning rod, declaring it
2 fake. With a powerful magnet At
the top a rod might be of some little
service, he said, but otherwise it is
useless. He told of building near
Middleton which was we'll supplied ny
rods, but was struck by lightning anu
burned to the ground, while a barl
near by having no such protection"
was unframed. Mr.. Du Frenne be
lieved that a half dozen tall trees near
a building were worth more in Cne way
OF protection than all the lightning
rods that could be put up.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23
WELLINGTON'S VICTORY

Napoleon was filled with fury at his
brother for the result Of Vittoria,
Stephen Crane writes in the July New
Lippincott, but he instructed his min
listers to say that "a somewhat brisk
engagement with the English took
place at Vittoria in which both sides
lost equally. The French armies,
however, carried out the movements
in which they were engaged, but the
enemy seized about 100 guns which
were left without teams at Vittoria,
and it is these that the English are
on the battlefield"
One of the most important captures
of the battle was mass Of documents
from the archives of Madrid, includ-
ing a great part of NapoIeon's secret
orrespondence-an invaluable addi-
ton to history.
Napier's summing up Of the results
of the battle reads:
'Joseph's reign was over; the crown
had fallen from his head. And, after
years of toll and combats, which had
been rather admired than understood,
the English general, emerging from
the chaos Of the peninsula struggle,
stood on the summit of the Pyrenees
a recognized conqueror. From these
lofty pinnacles the clangor of his
trumpets pealed clear and loud, and
the splendor of his genius appeared as
a flaming beacon to warning nations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23
CHAPTER XIV.
A Death-Bed Scene

There was nothing terrible in the
scene that met the eyes of Ethel and
Sir Oscar Charlotte when they entered
the room in the keepers cottage.
The apartment was small, square,
and scrupulously clean; the bed was at
the end near the window, and on it
lay the dying man. His face lighted
up with CLEAN of recognition as he
saw the vailed figure of lady stand
ing near.
Sir Oscar never lost his presence Of
mind. He turned to the nurse.
I'VE are come to see your patient,
and to remain with him for a short
time" he said. will you go and
rest?"
Il will go down stairs and get N.Y.
self some tea, SIR" she replied; and
the next moment she had left the room.
Then the dying man held out his
hands to Ethel.
Ethel" he said, feebly, you are
come at last
He had committed a felony, he had
blighted her life. he had been vilely
selfish, and cruelty mean, but he had
loved her passionately, and he lay
dying. She knelt down by his bedside
and took his hands in hers.
Take away your vail" he said
that I may look my last on the face
that is all the world to me-
She did not remove her hands. Sir
Oscar unfastened the thick vail; ii
fell with the dark cloak to the ground
leaving her shining jewels and silker
dress uncovered.
The dying man looked at her with q
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-23
THE ARCH OF CHINESE ORIGIN.

The Chinese structures that impress
the engineering observer most strong
ly are the bridges, the pagodas, the
city walls and certain details of build
ing construction. The arch, that
beautiful structure from the scientific
as we'll as the aesthetic point Of view
is generally believed to be of Roman
origin 1t was not known to, Or at
least never used by, the Greeks; and
although the shape appears in certain
specimens of HindOo architecture, it
is of false variety-that is, a success
sion of protruding corbels. In China,
on the other hand, we find it of most
widespread and general application,
and examination shows that the prin-
ciples involved are thoroughly under
stood. The universal use Of the design
in all parts of the country and the I'M
doubted antiquity Of so many of the
existing examples clearly demon
strate that it long antedates any pos
sible foreign suggestions, and go a
long way to establish it as Of Chinese
origin-a department, however, which,
like printing and gunpowder never
passed beyond the national borders.-
VIM. Barclay Parsons in Engineering
Magazine.