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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
Ayon-keene.

Sadie Hull and Ula Abbott are on
the sick list.
A number in this vicinity are hav-
ing their hay baled.
A much needed rain visited this Sec
tion Saturday night.
Mrs. James Henry returned from
her visit last Friday.
Willie Sparks had the misfortune to
lose their only COW last week.
Mrs. Anthony Kohn is spending a
week with her parents at Mill Creek.
Mrs. f. S. Brewer is visiting her
daughter, near Blanchard for a couple
of weeks.
Daniel Moe, brother-in-law of b.
f. Wilkinson, is visiting relatives in
this vicinity.
G. A. Lee and wife took in the ex-
cursion Tuesday from Grand Rapids to
Niagara Falls.
f. @. Miller of Ionia, will speak at
the Keene Grange hall, Friday even
ing, Oct. ~.
Mr.. and and Mrs. Willie Sparks Wis
tied their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Kill
barn of Disco, SunGay.
Amsa Smoke of Woodland Center,
came out to see his aunt Saturday,
Mrs. James Bowen, who is very low.
Ruth Higgins returned home last
week Tuesday, from Green Lake,
where she has been during the sum-
mer.
There are number of gentlemen
from Ionia camping on Flat river, near
Whites bridge, during the squirrel
season.
We are having very nice fall wealth
err, and the farmers are improving it
by getting their fall work done There
has been quite a good deal of corn
husked already in this vicinity.
The l.. A. S. met last Wednesday
with Mrs. William Campbell, there
being large crowd present They
are preparing to hold fair in Deem
Der. Their next meeting will be at
Mrs. G. A. Lees, Nov. 7th.
1t is reported that republican day
of the fair had the largest crowd OF
any day during the fair, Keene and
several other towns being represented
The democrats Thursday were few and
far between. This looks as if Bryan
would be left in the soup, when the
votes are counted, Nov. 9Th. Hurrah
for Mckinley and sound money.
Mrs. Waiter Higgins met with lit
tie incident last week that she doe:
not care to go through with again
She was helping her husband draw
corn, and STEPPED out on the tongue be
tween the horses to pick up the reins
when one of the horses began to kick
, and she fell between them and was Sc
verely bruised and one rib broken be
fore she got out. 1t was miracle tina
she ever got out live.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
BartOnyille.

Miss Lulu Tower is working for Mrs.
Pete Kohn.
Frank Krupp returned from Green
vile last Monday.
Floyd Totten of Bedding is working
for Fred Richmond.
Farmers in this place are very busy
digging their potatoes.
c. Il. Totten and wife visited at Joe
Warmers last Sunday.
Mrs. Floyd Totten OF Bedding is visit
ing at this place this week.
Mr.. Anthony Faber has been working
for M. Kohn, for few weeks.
School was closed in this district last
Friday on account of the Ionia fair.
Quite number from this place at
tended the fair at Ionia last Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture OF An
ME + Springer, OF Philadelphia, when
DR.. Kings New Discovery cured her
of hacking cough that for many
years had made life a burden. She
says: after all other remedies and
doctors failed it soon removed the pain
in my chest and | can now sleep sound
ly, something | can scarcely remem-
Der doing before. feel like sounding
its praises throughout the Universe. "
DR.. Kings New Discovery is guaran-
teed to cure all troubles OF the Throat,
Chest or Lungs. Price SOC and ST..
Trial bottles free at Connell Bros.
drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11

Mercy is a higher virtue than justice
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
smyrna.
the day.

Dan Skellenger was In town On sun
day. IL
Ross Bignal of Grand Rapids is WIS.,
ting relatives in town.
SMYRNA cornet band went to lonla
TO the fair last Friday.
Mrs Sarah Skellenger who has been
on the sick list is better
Bean threshing is In progress ABOUT
half crop is the average
Roston Skellenger is Il next Mon
dav and he wears Mckinley badge
DIR. Penton and wife, are now mouse
keeninp in the Northway house on
Bridge st. -.
please remember the Bee at the
cemetery next Saturday. Come ano
bring your dinner.
Mrs Chairman has sick child. She
was injured at school, being struck IL
the back by bad boy.
The apple dryers shut down last eri
dav so all could go TO the lar on re
nublican day. About go tickets were
sold at this place.
There is a farmers wife in this VI
cinity who has been married woman
for 30 years and who raised family
Last week she paid out her hrst none.
for sewing, as she has always done al
~ her own and considerable for othe
people.
- L.~Lo. yirtue than Justice
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
Rlsmarck.s Iron Nerve

Was the result OF his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tremen-
dous energy are not found where
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
are out OF order. II you want these
qualities and the success they bring,
use DR. Kings New Life Pills. Only
20 cents at Cornell Bros drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11

Anyone wishing profitable work
should address the Wolverine Soap
Co, OF Portland, Mich, who are de-
sirous OF securing an agent in this vi.
cinity to sell their toilet and laundry
soaps, for which they are willing to
pay SO a day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11
pETRoIrLIvE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards.
Detroit, Oct. 9.-The demand for live
cattle is fairly active this week receipts
have been moderate of late. The
following prices are being paid at the
Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, $4.50(d4 10; handy
butchers cattle, S3.75(a4. %; common
So 25(d3.50; Gamers cows, $l.50(d2 90;
stockers and feeders steady at So 00(d
400.
Mich cows active at S25(d5O; calves
quiet at 81 100000.
Sheep and lambs steady: prime lambs,
So. OO(dS5. 10; mixed, So. 500450; culls,
2. O0(GS2.50
Hogs are the leading feature in this
market, light receipts, trade is active
at the following prices: Prime
mediums, $5.25(d5.30 Workers, So 20(a
5.25; pigs, S5.0O(G5.lO; roughs, $4,000
so; stays, off; cripples, 81 per cwt
off
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-10-11

"Ah," said the elderly lady, cit is
sad TO see, but the young men Of the
present day seem to be lacking totally
in reverence"
"You don't know our young men
mamma" said the young lady, You
should start one OF them talking about
himself. - indianapolis Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

l do not wish to be regarded as ad-
vocating the cause of their unfortu-
nate victim; to the contrary, L have
nothing but rigorous condemnation
for his admitted doctrinal practices,
and l refer to the incident for the sole
purpose of directing your attention to
our nothing if not inconsistent method
of dealing with such moral perverts,
men, who not only ask but receive our
suffrage, even though their lives ala
Breckenridge proclaim them social lep-
ers, worthy only to be relegated to the
ranks of social oblivion.
The relevancy of all this may require
exposition. merely seek to contrast
past and present, and to that end
have brought into requisition these
examples of our daily life. You ex-
claim, ''why, these are matters of no
import whatever, they have to do with
the lesser degree" which point admit
to be we'll taken, a. d 'tis for that
very reason that 1 venture to employ
them in this particular capacity. You
cannot do otherwise than admit that
matter such as have mentioned does
exist, that it is of our life part, with
fiagrant in proportion, and [ ignore the
latter for the reason that if expose it.
you at once exclaim, "Oh, those are
exceptional cases."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
TFRMs. Shopper year. in advance
Six Months so cents.

We note then, the lesser examples.
not losing sight of the fact that "Great
oaks from little acorns grow;" and
with one more illustration I will have
finished. It has to do with the tiny
rain-drop that perchance finds lodge
ment on the window pane and whose
scintillating beauty not only offers a
study in purity, but is symbolic of
promise conveyed to the world centur-
les ago-a promise that remains the
same yesterday, today, and forever,
and even modern progression cannot
efface. And so, insignificant in pro-
portion, this atom of natures produc-
tion is content to remain for time
stationary, gradually attracting parti.
cles of like or lesser proportion, until
finally, becoming imbued with sense
of its own Importance and by necessi-
ty of its own existence, it stealthiiy
glldes down pace, and then, aston
lshed at it's own temerity, it pauses,
repeats the experiment again and yet
again until moving faster and faster
stoppage is impossible, the window
ledge is reached, there is one splash
and tits DER. To my mind, life as we
OF this age are living it, is not unlike
the career of the rain-drop, and l ask,
"Whither Are We Drifting?"
AKSARBEN.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
HOW THE MISTLETOE
MADE NE A BACHELOR.
ssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Paper Read Before the Cha,ttauqua Circle.
It was just week before Christmas
and / sat in my room smoking my
favorite meerschaum and trying to
decide whether to accept an invitation
to spend Christmas with my old chum,
Jack Mason. Ihad received his letter
during the day and 1 re-read it now as
I smoked and mused over our friend
ship.
Dear old Jack, my memory went
back to when he played half-back in
"eleven" the time we met and defeated
the rival team on a crisp THANKSGIVING
morning and he was carried from the
field with a broken rib. It was at this
game too that I first met his sister
Ethel. All, how we'll I remember it..
She was considered as being proud and
cold, but did not find her so; perhaps
my being Jacks best friend had some
thing to do with it, at any rate we had
very pleasant time while Jack was
recovering from his fracture.
Jack chaffed me about it afterwards.
"Go in and win her." he said, slapping
me on the shoulder, "she is worth a
fight and you will have to make it too
if you get her." I agreed with him
there, but nothing came of it. I was
called to distant city and we had not
met for two years and now he had
written to have me spend Christmas
with him at his mothers house. And,
crafty old Jack, he had added post
script saying that Ethel would be at
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
Written for The Prison Mirror.

Me name it is O'Hulihan-
I'm a friend of Paddy Shea,
And loike thro auld Irishman
We will celebrate the day.
So we went down to Cadie's place,
Sure the gang it was all there,
And we voted Tim O'Mally
To the presidential chair.
'Tis st. Patrick's day In the morning,
Sure we will give all swedes a warning,
And they had better stay away
On this Ould st. Patrick's day,
On st. Patrick's day in the morning.
1t was then Misther O'Mally
Made very lovely spiel,
And said that for vice-president
He wanted to nominate O'Neil,
Sure, O'Neil is the proper man
You can bet your loife on that,
And the Mick who says he isn't
Is jabberirg through his hat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

home and would be glad to see me
again.
l confessed to my meerschaum what
would never have told anyone else,
that this was the magnet which drew
me to accept Jacks invitation, and so
l wired him would come.
l reached the station nearest Jacks
home on the afternoon of the 24th and
found him waiting for me. After an
hours drive behind a pair of superb
trotters-Jack always drove fine horses
we reached the house. We had
talked over old times during the drive
and after being introduced to his
mother and meeting Ethel, was
shown my room.
"Come down right away and have
some lunch" said Jack, and so short
ly reappeared and met the other visi-
tors that were to make up the party
for the holidays. But 1 had thoughts
for no one except Jacks sister. The
old fascination returned stronger than
ever and l devoted all my time to her.
"Come I'll show you the decorations,
I did most of it myself and expect
you to admire them," said Jack.
"Of course if you did the work they
will be beyond criticism, but who
planned them, old boy ?" replied.
ooh we'll, I suppose Ethel will have
to have the credit for that"
"Hal hap I exclaimed as we entered
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

Misther Kacy, Misther Riley,
Msther Murphy, and O'Flynn,
We're appointed by O'Mally
To bring on the beer and gin.
Everything was going lovely
When our host Misther Cadie
Said the man that was to pay him,
Was keeping rather shady.
Misther Cady and O'Mally
Was talking the matter DER,
When O'Flanigan said he saw
A swede came in the door.
Sure and every Micky in the room
Was just spelling for foight.
And ye ought to see McClosky,
Oh, he done that swede up right.
IT'S st. Patrick's day in the morning,
Sure we gave that swede warning,
And I'll bet you dollar van,
That he won't come here again.
On st. Patrick's day in the morning.
Roxy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

[C0ntinued on PAGE A.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Forcstalling Her Answer.

Being wise man, he desired to take
no chances.
.'Of course you understand" he
said, by way of preface, that l have
plenty of female relatives"
Certainly" she answered, some
what nonpiused.
Il have four sisters already" he
went on. ''and any number of cousins" J"
I realize all that" she returned,
but fail to see how it interests me"
20, only indirectly" he said. Be
fore saying what l have to say l
merely desire to have it understood
that l have my full quota of relatives
of that description. Do l make myself
clear -
Il think l grasp your meaning" she
answered.
In that case" he announced. Il will
ask you to be my wife.
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
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nIillsmen. Don't Read This.

When Thomas drove up to deliver
the usual quart of milk the gentleman
of the house kindly inquired:
Thomas, how many quarts of milk
do you deliver?'
Ninety-one, sir
And how many COWS have you?"
Mine, SIR
The gentleman made some remarks
about an early summer and the state
of the roads, and then asked:
Thomas, how much milk per day do
your cows average?"
Seven quarts, sir
"Ah, uni" said the gentleman, as he
moved off.
Thomas looked after him, scratched
his head, and all at once grew pale as
he pulled out lead pencil and began
to figure on the wagon cover. Nine
cows is nine, and l set down seven
quarts under the cows and multiply;
that's siXty-three quarts of milk. L
told him l sold ninety-one quarts of
milk per day; sixty-three from ninety
one leaves twenty-eight, and none to
carry. Now, where do l get the rest
of the milk? I'll be hanged if haven't
given myself away to one of my best
Customers by leaving a big cavity in
these figures to be filed with water
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
aas 800, QUO sllkvo orm rvr.

Prof. Carl Braun of Bangor Maine,
has 3,0oo,OOO eggs in cold storage in
his laboratory. They are the eggs of
the silkwOrm. and We're sent to him
from Japan. Prof. Braun is president
of the National Science Association,
and long has believed that eastern
Maine is good place to start a silk
worm industry. He is planning to
keep the eggs in cold storage until the
Matching time comes around, and then
the sun, warmth and air will do the
rest. He says silkworm culture offers
an alluring opportunity to Maine wo-
men and girls to branch out into new
line of work. He has made n number
of experiments and has found that silk
can be raised" in eastern Maine,
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Timely Aftcrthought.

"As sure as we cut down that story
about the car that was wrecked and
lootec," shouted the night edito-'
through the speaking tube, "the othe.'
papers will play it up big"
That's all right" responded thc
managing editor I'VE haven't room
Trim it down to 200 Words
Hes cutting off his nose to spite h.
face. That's about the size of it,
muttered the other. turning away.
What's that" came with startling
distinctness through the tube
Il was telling the boys, rel ined the
night editor. that we had to cut it
down on account of the fight for space
on the part of the advertisers. Chi
cago Tribune
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
NIary's Onick wit.

Despite manifold contradictions, it is
common to hear people say that women
possess no subtle wit.
Mary" remarked Angeline, Il am
sorry to see you using hair dye. Do
you not know that hair dye affects the
eyes?"
Why, Angeline, dear, that's just
what l am using it for
Even If woman has no subtle wit
she has a great deal of intuition, and
that is of itself great benetit.-Omaha
World-Herald.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
SEND NO MONEY


nsowIng
hmnch
,G ~ pay isss agent
Ms s n machine &% &%% %% f9s
T. M RosERrs HOUSE, MInnsnno,se S az ~.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Breaking the Rules,

whats the matter?" asked the in
terested citizen. You have a worried
look"
Yes" replied the president of the
Anti-Noise society, Il am in trouble.
One of those confounded street piano
players came past my house last night
grinding out a rag-time tune, and !
haven't been able to quit whistling It
since. e."-Chicago Times-Herald
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Pr liminary Thereto.

! I'D like to have my name changed
from Louderschlegel to Mumm.;.. or
something of that sort. Can you ad-
wise me as to the necessary legal steps
to be taken?"
Certainly. What is your idea, may
I ask, in wanting 1t changed?"
81 am afraid the Society for the Sup
preston of Unnecessary Noises will be
getting after me."-Chicago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
World to End This Yenr.

This is the, recent decision of one of
the societies of the world, and while
there are few people who believe this
prediction, there are thousands of 9TH
ers who not only believe. but know
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will
cure dyspepsia, indigestion. constipa-
ton, or liver and kidney troubles. A
trial will certainly convince
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
MEDICAL BOOK FREE.

sent Free, postpaid, sealed, to any male
reader mentioning this paper; &c for
postage. The Science of Life, or Self-Pres-
ervation, the Gold Medal Prize Treatise,
the best Medical Book of tn or any age
80 pp., with engravings and prescriptions.
Only 25c paper covers. Library Edition,
full gilt, 81. 90. Address The Peabody Med
ical Institute. No. 4 Bulfinch St, Boston,
Mass. the oldest and best in this country.
Write today for these books; keys to
health and yigor.'
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
The Bottled Article.

"Corkins, I'm about to strike old
Spotcash for raise in salary. Let's
step in here and drink to my success. {"
Going to screw up your courage to
the sticking point, are you?"
No: I'm going to try to float 1t up"
Chicago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Her Preference.

O'Brien-So Casey and Costigan
fought for Miss kelly's hand, and
Casey won? This Oi suppose CASEY
got her? O'Rourke-No; Costigan got
the prize! She said she wanted the
mon she could lick aisiest, begorrah
Puck
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
TO HOUSEkEEpERS

And all lovers of good food, season
able food. and food that satisfies,
Friends Oats" particularly appeals.
Get a package from your grocer and
try it. Save the trade marks; they
are valuable. Write for full list of
premiums, including silverware, choice
books by the best authors, etc, etc.
Friends Oats, Muscatine Ia
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Necessary Preliminary s-tep.

Julius, we must begin to talk about,
our summer trip"
That's so, Julia; the sooner we be.
gin talking about 1t the sooner I can
get you convinced that we can't afford
to go anywhere. Chicago News.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
A Topic Prematurely Presented.

Jones, where are you going to es-
cape the summer heat?"
Escape the summer heat? Great
governor! I'm busy just now escap-
ing the collector for the man who fur
nished my winter heat."-Chicago Rec.
ord
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Only Natural,

why that pensive, far-away look,
professor?'
Il have been looking. my dear
young woman. at the clouds behind
which the eclipse of the sun took
place little while ago."-Chicago
Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Ancient Wisdom,

There can be no happiness before
death" said the sage.
Right" cried the frivolous young
Greek "rll never be happy till that
rich old uncle of mine is dead Phil
adelphla North American
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
A Clash at Arms.

Marie-How dye do, Isabel; would
have spoken sooner, but l didn't know
you. Young Woman Who Resembles
Isabel-Beg pardon: my names not Is
abel, so you don't know me yet.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Are You Going East:

The Santa Fe Route offers many cheap
excursion rates East:
Chicago and return. $31.50.
st. Louis and return, S26.50.
Missouri river points and return. sl9. 90.
Also intermediate points at one fare
plus 500 for round trip. June 1lth, 18th,
23rd. July 18th. 20th and August 4th limit
October 3lst.
Philadelphia and return. June 18th 1itt
and 18th. $3.50 Chicago and return, June
2ith and 25th $3.50. Cincinnati and re
turn July 9th 10th and 11th. $3.50. Kan
sns City and return, July End and 3rd.
$500
We also have others. II contemplate l
n trip, do not fail to ask for tickets ovof
Santa Fe. Route" Full particulars fur.
nished by local agents or by addressing
j. l.. HALL General Agent
''Snnta Fe Route" Denver. Colo
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
The Wherefore of 1t.

Mrs. Naggin-Cheer up. Don't be
SO grumpy. It's so strange you men
will get that way, while we women are
invariably happy and hopeful
Mr.. Naggin-Why shouldn't you be?
You haven't any wives to bother you.-.
Philadelphia Press
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28

1t looks as if the Empress Dowager
of China is bringing about her own de-
struction. and if the newspaper dis
patches are accurate you may expect
to hear that she has been deposed and
the emperor. Kuang-Hsu. restored to
power. with European advisers.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Made Pa Sick.

Poppinjay-What did your father
say when he saw me kissing you in
the hall last night? Was he very
angry?
Melissa Ann-Oh. no; pa wasn't mad
a bit. 1t only made him sick-so he
told ma.-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
where u Originated,

Blobbs-Who was 1t wrote Fools
rush in where angels fear to tread?"
Siobbs-lt must have been some fell
low who had had experience in putting
up the money to back a show.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
A Testimonial.

Prospective Boarder-You set good
table, | suppose?
Lnndlady-Well, | should say so.
Why, only last week one OF my board
ers died OF gout.-Chicago News.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Are You Using ALIENS Foot-Ea.e.

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28

What harassed look Mrs. Waddle-
ton always wears when she gets up a
picnic.' Yes; she's either afraid of
snakes or afraid the lemonade won't
20 around
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Two Kinds,

Wigg-Talkalot says he either knows
man, or he doesn't. He has nc
speaking acquaintances.
Wagg-No; they're all listening ac-
quaintances.-Phi Record
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28

Citizen-Doesnt it make you mad t
have women sass you through a Screel
door? Census Chaser-No; the screel
dor holds off the pet dogs.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Quite so.

"She has an open countennnce. has n /
she?"
''Yes; especially when she sings -
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
An OH DaY.

"That graduate of the Indian school,
Young n-Afraid-of Work, seems to
be very well read man."
Not today. He's been sick all
afternoon" - Philadelphia North
American.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Severed Connection.

II see the telephone wire is down
between your house and Griggsby's.
Jones'"
Yes; his wife and mine have been
exchanging cutting remarks again.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
LAa,.s can wear shoe.,

One size smaller after using Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating
aching rect, ingrowing nails, corns and
Csc. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad.
dress Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy. NY.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Fell Fiat.

Was the strike success. Mike?"
"No. begorry; there was nivver 9
scrimmage jurin' the whole av It,"