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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
PEOPLE EASILY VlCTIMIzED.
swarms of People Hoping To Make
Big Profits Easily.

People who trade in stocks, says the
Wall Street Journal, can set down as
a fundamental proposition the tact
that any man who claims TO know
what the market is going TO do any
more than to say that he thinks this
or that will occur as a result OF GER
tain specified conditions, is unworthy
of trust as a broker. Any man who
claims that he can take discretionary
accounts and habitually make money
for his customers is a fraud: first, be-
cause he knows when he makes such
statements that he cannot do it regu-
larly or with certainty; and second
because if he could he would surely
trade for himself and would scorn
working for "a per cent commission
when he could just as well have the
whole amount made.
The head of a concern which was
very prominent a year or two ago,
frequently said that if the United
States government would let his mails
alone and deliver to him the money
forwarded him by his dupes he would
ask no better occupation and no
quicker road to wealth. Evidence
presented in court has shown repeat
edly that swindlers who have adver-
tised to make money for tn public
in speculation have received thous-
ands of letters containing money;that
none of this money was ever invested
in stocks: that the advertisers were
not members of any exchange and did
not even pretend to have any business
other than receiving and keeping the
bulk of the money entrusted TO their
care. A small amount of the money
received was usually returned TO the
senders as profits on alleged transac-
tions.
The end, however, is almost if not
quite invariably a communica tion
stating that by some adverse and ut.
terly unexplained fatality operations
have been unsuccessful and the money
invested has been lost. 1t is usually
thought wise to make the victims ap
pear some what in debt in order to in
duce them, by not having to pay the
alleged debt, to accept as mysteri
Gus dispensation of providence the
loss of their capital and previous al
legged profits.
Speculation is not, RAT it's best, I
simple and easy road to wealth; bu
speculation through people who ad
vertise guaranteed profits and VIII
call for participation in blind pools i
as certain a method of loss as coul,
possibly be discovered.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

1t was large and delighted audi
ence, filling practically every seat at
the Opera House last Thursday even
ing, that witnessed the presentation
of "Prince Otto" by Harry Glazier
and company. The work of the star
was fine and the support was good all
the way down the big cast The box
office receipts were the largest on re-
cord here which was pleasing both
to the local management and also to
the company. AS is well known to
our readers, they only came here to
play an open date caused by the fire
in Powers opera house at Grand
Rapids, expecting to lose money and
were agreeably surprised, not only in
that there was no loss, but also in the
conveniences of our opera house, the
elegant hotel accommodations, and
the general thrifty and prosperous
appearance of our city. The success
of this engagement warrants the con-
tinuance of the fine class of attrac-
tions we have been enjoying this
season.
| The Concert Course opening num-
J Der was given at the Opera House
last Saturday evening, the attraction
being the Hungarian Court Orchestra.
To all lovers of fine music it was a
rare treat and that it was fully en-
ioyed was evidenced by hearty APP
plause that greeted each number and
the frequent encores demanded.
They were artists.
The next number i'm the Course is
a concert by the Lyric Ladies of Chi
cago, Jan. 20. This will be followed
by the Slayton jubilee Singers,
Thomas Dixon, Slayton Grand Con-
cert Company, Durno-Emmett Com
bination, William Hawley Smith and
the Quaker Male Quartet. The re-
mainder of the course is better than
the whole course in any city of our
size in the state. Sl.00 for all.
Perhaps some people thought man
ager Benedict of the Concert course
was not in earnest in saying they
should commence promptly at
o'clock, if so they were undeceived
Saturday night, as it was prompt to
the minute. We think it a commend
able feature and might be initiated
with advantage by the Opera House
management. Nine-tenths Of the PEG
r pie can be in t1tsr searl AZ easily Y,
8 O'Clock as they can at $50, it /:
only habit and should not be encour
| AGED
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
The Childr.ns Friend.

You'll have cold this winter. May
be you have one now. Your children
will suffer too. For coughs, Group,
bronchitis, grip and other winter com
plants. One Minute Cough Cure new
er fails. Acts promptly. 1t Is very
pleasant TO the taste and perfectly
harmless. G. b. George, Winchester,
KY, writes, ''Our little girl was at
tackled with Group late one night and
was so hosrse she could hardly speak.
We gave her few doses OF One Min.
ute Cough Cure, it relieved her i'm
mediately and she went to sleep. When
she awakened next morning she had nc
signs of hoarseness or Group" w. /
Renpdict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
DOCTORS COMING TO BELDING.
second Annual Meeting Northern
Michigan Medical society.


The second annual meeting of the
Union Medical society of northern
Mic chigan is announced to be held in
Belding at Hotel Belding on Tuesday
Dec. 10th. The program which has
been issued shows a number of papers
upon subjects of interest to the medi-
cal profession, and that three Belding
physicians Drs. Pinkham, Ferguson
and Stanton, are down to lead the dis
cussion to follow three of them.
This society which was organized
two years ago, for the purpose of
social intercourse as well as advance
ment in their profession, admits as
eligible to membership all regular"
physicians who have taken the pre-
scribed course, the invitation being
open to all such to attend this meet
ing and become members if not sc
already. The society has for its ter
ritory the counties of Mecosta, Mont
calm and Ionia, and has at present
about fifty members. Judging by past
experience from thirty to forty may
be expected to attend this meeting
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Modern surgery Surpassed.

"While suffering from a bad case of
piles | consulted physician who ad-
vised me to try box of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, "says G.. f, Carter
Atlanta, Ga. IL procured box and
was entirely cured DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is splendid cure for piles
giving relief instantly, and | heartily
recommend it TO all sufferers Sur
gerry Is unnecessary to cure piles. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve will cure
any case. Cuts, burns, bruises and all
other wounds are also quickly cured by
IL. Beware of counterfeits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
BECOMES A BENEDICT.
A. Friedman. the CIothier, Takes To
Himself wife.


Mr.. A. Friedman, the senior mem
Der of the popular and successful
clothing firm of A & ID. Friedman of
this city has grown tired of the trials
and tribulations of batchelor life
and has become a victim of the little
God Cupid who fires his little darts
with such unerring aim straight at
the heart. The lady is or rather was
Miss Rae Herzberg of Manistee, where
her father owns and conducts large
dry goods store, and is an only daugh-
ter. The ceremony took place at
three o'clock Wednesday afternoon
before large company of relatives
and friends from all parts of the state
Rabbi Nj. Bergman of Grand Rapids
officiating.
They will return at once to Belding
and will occupy A. Spencer's home
for the winter. Mr. Friedman is a
successful business man who has been
resident of the city about two years,
coming from Hudson, Mich, where he
still has business interests, but during
his stay among us has won many
friends by his upright and honorable
ways. The bride is said to be hand
some and highly accomplished and
will make a welcome addition to the
social circles of our city. The BAN
NER respectfully tenders its heartiest
congratulations to the happy couple.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Astounding piscovery.

From Coopersville, Mich, comes
word OF a wonderful discovery of a
pleasant tasting liquid that when used
before retiring by any one troubled
with bad cough always ensures a
good nights rest. "It will soon cure
the cough too, writes Mrs. S. Himel-
munger, "for three generations OF our
family have used DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and have nev-
er found its equal for Coughs and
Colds" Its an unrivalled life-saver
when used for desperate lung diseases
Guaranteed bottles soc and Sl.00 at
COnnell Bros. Trial rottles free.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
A Physician Testiiles

81 have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything in my
life that did me the good that did, I"
says County Physician G. w. Scroggs,
Of Hall County, Ga. "Being a physi-
clan haye prescribed it and found it
to give the best results" II the food
you eat remains undigested in your
stomach 1t decays there and poisons
the system. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure di.
gests what you eat. You need suffer
neither dyspepsia nor starvation. The
worst cases quickly cured. Never
fails. w. |. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHTRCH- Ser
vices at 1880 a. IN. and 7:3Op III. Sabbath
Sahool at close of morning service Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening REV. .. A.
CARMAN. Pastor.
CONGREG ATIONAL CHURCH Services at
1890 a. m. and 1880 p. m. sabbath school
at 11:45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV. j. j. STALEY Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at 1890 a.
M. and 80 D. IN. sabbath school at close of
morning service. Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening. REV. GORRELL QUICK, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH PRAYER and
praise seryiae eleven o'clock a. III. Preach
ing at 1880 p IN Prayer meeting Friday
evening. REV, MCkIBBEN, Pastor
DIVINE SCIENCE SERVICES at the G. A.
II. Hall on Sundays at $3.50 p m, conducted
by Mrs. MOFF II.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Richardson silks Are Best

VIM. +. Curtis, the well known news
paper writer, in the course of letter
from Berlin to the Chicago Record
says: "Another American firm which
has met with remarkable success in
Germany is the Richardson Silk Com
pany of New York, which now con-
trolls the trade in high-grade spool
silks for sewing, knitting and embroid-
cry. 1t caters only to the best trade;
its prices are much higher than those
charged by German manufacturers,
and its thread sells on its superior
merits. The German thread will not
work in sewing machines. 1t is made
of short fibers and is uneven and ir
regular, while the Americans put the
best material into their spool silks. ,
A pretty compliment and the more
appreciated inasmuch as it was un
solicited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Menyer-KeIley Nuptials.

A quiet home wedding was cele-
brated at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. Weaver at four o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, when their son
Clay J. Weaver was united in mar
riage to Miss Ada l.. Kelley of Reed
City, Rev j. j. Staley officiating.
The out of town guests present were
Mrs. NJ. Kelley of Reed City, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 5. Brown, Mrs. G. II. Smeth-
en-, Mrs. L. G. Sevey, of Cedar
Springs. An informal reception was
held at six o'clock when large num-
Der of friends of the contracting
parties took occasion to ex.
tend to them their best wishes
They were the recipients of quite a
number of beautiful presents. They
will reside in Belding. The BANNEE
extends congratulations
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
CROPPING IN THE DARK.
That is what Great Many People in Beld-
ing Have Been Doing Ia Regard
to Taking Medicine.

to Taking Medicine.
Read about some far away cure. 1t
seems like their case. Don't know
cannot verify it. How different with
DR.. a. w. Chase's Nerve Pills-al always
able to give local reference. Mr.. l..
Nj. Fish of Front St., Belding, Mich,
says:-"Last spring procured some OF
DR.. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills at Con-
nell Bros Drug Store and used them
with good results. ! had for some time
been troubled with not being able to
rest we'll at night and though used
but one box of the pills | felt IA very
decided change for the better and have
no hesitation in recommending them. "
Dr.. A. w Chase's Nerve Pills are
sold at SOC box at dealers or DR.. A.
w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
See that portrait and signature OF A
! w. Chase NJ. ID. are on every package
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
HIS FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY.
superintendent +. w. Howard Given
IA Surprise Tuesday.

Surprise Tuesday.
Mr.. f. w. Howard, the superintend-
ent of Belding Bros. q Co. silk mill in
this city was fifty years old Tuesday
and his wife made little surprise up
on him by inviting in fifty guests to
spend the evening unbeknown to him.
He was taken completely unawares,
but quickly rallied and welcomed the
company to the beautiful new home,
recently built in the east part of the
city. The honse was finely decorated
with cut flowers, and amusements of
various kinds were provided so that
the evening passed very quickly and
pleasantly. Fine refreshments were
served and Mr. Howard was presented
with beautiful Morris chair, also a
silver pitcher and serving dish to Mrs
Howard.
The following gentlemen and theil
wives were present: DR.. Martin OF
Greenville, J. A. Spencer. T. f. Ire
land, DR.. Pinkham, f. b. Lapham, II
A. Lamb, O. f. Webster, b. f. Hall
Robt. Wilson, VIM. Hutchison
Frank Millard, Marion Case, Geo
Gotta, Leslie Montieth, Geo. Stout, A
NJ. Glass, Jas. Wolcott, S. +. Howard
L. f. Green, Reed Gilbert, J.. H
Keeney, also Messrs. ID. O. Thompson
| Homer Hutchinson Alvin Camp anI
Mr.. Pickles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Recommends n to Tra,nmen.

G. II. Hausan, Lima, o., Engineer
L.E & w. II. II, writes' III have
been troubled great deal with back
ache. | was induced TO try Foley's
Kidney Cure, and one bottle entirely
relieved me. [ gladly recommend IL
to any one, especially my friends among
the train men, who are usually similar
ly afflicted w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Don't Hesitate.

or fool away your money. II you are
sick you can't afford 1t. Get DR.. Cald :
wells Syrup Pepsin for constipation,
sick headache or any kind of stomach
trouble and you will be cured, for 1t Is
guaranteed by l.. o. Gushing, the lead
ing druggist of the town,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

A report from Supt. j. G. Gluck, Re-
form School, Prunty town, West Va,
Oct. Is, 1900 after trying all other
advertised cough medicines we have
decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar
exclusively in the West Virginia Re-
form School. | find it the most etiec-
tive, and absolutely harmless" w. |,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
THE BOY IS FREE.
Cecil Jacobs Implicated in Shoe Fact
ory stealing Liberated.

ory Stealing Liberated.
Cecil Jacobs, the young lad impli-
Gated with Post in the Shoe factory
stealing case, had his examination be-
fore Justice Lapham Monday, being
conducted by county agent J. H. Van
Ness of Ionia. Mr.. Van Ness had TAX
en- pains to investigate his record and
also all the facts connected with this
scrape and upon his recommendation
he was discharged. The boys record
proved good and it was found that
Post had not told a straight story,
but had endeavored to screen himself
as much as possible by throwing
blame on the boy whioa was unde-
served. The boy had evi6entiy fell in
bad company when ke.- ~! with
Post ana with 70 stroo9 z&fdihg iitissd
to look after him, had lapsod frora the
honest path, it is true, but Mr.. Van
Ness believed he had been taught a
lesson he would not soon forget and
that the cause of Justice would not be
served by furnishing him further
His mother was present at the ex
animation and promised his eX
emplary behavior Posts record does
not show up so well, as it was found
that he had at least served one sen
tence of five years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

Ladies wanted to work on sofa pill
lows. Materials furnished. Steady
work guaranteed, experience unnec-
essary. Send stamped envelope to
Miss Cummings, Needlework Dept,
Ideal Co., Chicago. 27t4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Whist Club scores.

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vtals couldn't be much worse
than the tortures of itching piles. Yet
there's cure, Doan's Ointment never
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

Brings attractlveness TO listless, un-
lovable girls, making them handsome,
women, That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea will do. 30 cts,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

w. J. Shively, Batesville, o., speak
Ing OF Banner Salve says: 81 used il
for piles, and 1t has done me more good
than any salve have ever used, and !
have tried great many kinds F" w.
1. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Money to Loan on
- Aeai Z - D. - s.il xirlls. ONCE in Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
.. S. NORRIS.

DHYSiCIAN AND SURGEON. ONCE rear
l. OF w. |. Bcnedicts drug store. Hours
opposite of NJ T. church Telephone lv-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
,Eo. f. NICHOLS. DWIGHT SHELDON
NICHOLS d SHELDON.
CHAS. n. FOOTE.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Offce: Over Page
"A store, Nam IT., Belding, Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
u. e. FERGUSON.

DHYSICIAN# AND SURGEON-Onice over
i Pages hardware. Office hours to a..
m. to y. m. except Wednesday $3.50 10 3
p m Pension examining surgeon. New
State Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
:. OHLiNGER,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-City Physi-
i clan and Health oficer-Ottce at residence
corner of Bridge and Centre SITS, ONCE hours
to 2and to 9 p. N,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
u. g. PfNKHAM,

DHYSICIAN AND #SURGEON-Oriceo over
l. Connelrs drug store, Main 81. Hours; TO
4 and 2 to & p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
THE BELDING BANNER
Published Every Thursday Afternoon
BY THE
BANNER PUBLISHING CO.,
BELDTNG, uONIA co, MICH.
once i'm the People Savings Bank block,
Main street
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application Bills
collected monthly
Cards of Thanks 25c 10 soc. Resolutions
from soc up.
Copy for change of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon in or
der to insure insertion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
couNTH oEEIcERs.
CITY OFFICERS.

Justices OF the PeaCe..-.9l ,ie1,-f[,. w Mnniton
Aldermen-First ward Owen j. Barker f.
r. Hudson; Second ward, r.. w. Jersey,
Geo Putnam Third ward, w II. Fisher,
j. Coles.
Supervisors First ward w NJ Foote; Sec
ond ward. j. r. Angel; Third ward, w. A.
Wilder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Or. j. ~. ARMSTRONG.

nENTIST. ~ Specially OF Crown and Bridge
IL Work ONCE corner rooms in the Vincent
block over Vincent's grocery, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28

Entered at the Postofice, Belding, Mich,
for transmission through the mails as second
class matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-28
Or. q. =. SMITH.

INENTIST. -Oncc hours Z 10 5 :30 Leonard
IL Block, over Pages hardware store, Bel
ding Mich
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

centuries has enthralled me, by the dulcet tones of myriads of voices of the senior class, I shake myself as strong man out of his slumber and bring you greet ing; lads and lassies and gentiefolk one and all. Never has 1t been my hap, ye people, cen in the fair spring-tide of old mother earth when this scared visage was buoyant with vigorous life, to voice the sentiments of maidens.
 Should my phraseology be somewhat crude, of your clemency, you will vouch- safe me a hearing remembering the long nap from which have been rather sud- denly awakened. "Sed si tantus amor casus cognoscere 'suos'-quamquam anil mus meminisse horret lustuque refugit, incipiam.'
 with apologies to Virgil.
 SPHINX" The Sphinx Is the work entirely of the seminary girls, under the direct supervis- ion of the senior class. (Not only do the young women deserve congratulation up- on the artistic success of their first pub lication, but upon the business success as
The age-herald., 1901-07-07

there is some small bone of discord which crops up again and again at ev- cry media mean, contemptible cause or strife that none agree to bury de- gently once and for all Between hus-
 band and wife some petty difference gradually grows which touches each on the raw whenever it appears with Jack-in-the-box regularity. tactful
 Womanly management in the early stages would prevent the stupendous growing power of these matrimonial
 bogies'
 But, after all, we have not discovered how to manage our husbands" laughed woman. This article would have us believe that there are many difficulties to be overcome and that married life IS a great failure unless a woman decides It snail be otherwise, that the man part of the bargain is to pay the house rent and to spend the day at his office, while It would seem that the woman has the entire responsibility of married life. Now do you believe 1t is just to blame woman for all the failures in life? If 1t Is held that the husband after his long busy day at his office deserves to find smlllnB wife at home, does it not seem that woman deserves equal consideration? Her home life is her whole existence, be- cause all this that is written about club life interfering with home life or absorb ing a woman's time is exaggerated. She cannot make herself over again, and she knows it Is to her best interests to make the home all that it should be, and where she fails in the management of her hus- band and they find that they cannot get on together I believe that it is not due to the wife's bad management" or to lit tie insignificant things, but to more se- rious complications
 "A woman will endure many things for the sake of pride and for her chldren's sake, and
 "The management of man is an easy matter" the man was continuing;
 Tt Is easy to manage a man if you let him have his own way on half dozen small points If you interfere in these you will have to take back seat In the matrimonial coach. Man age him in regard to some idfotic lit- tie trifies light as air, and you may make him your willing and admiring slave for all time. Man is an easy going mechanism on the whole so long as he is handled with care and consid- eration in the small things of life
 That woman who brides herself on always blurting out everything in the course of domestic councils must take her place at the bottom of the matri- monial class, for she has never learned the c of her wifely profession. It Is we'll to remember that though 1t may be good for a woman's nature to be open, like that of a clock face, 1t Is not desirable to carry the compari- son further by telling all she knows
 'On which precept. perhaps hang all the law and the prophets with re- gard to the noble art of the manage ment of men"
 And here he lighted fresh cigar, the smoke of which was accidently blown di- rectly across his wifes face
 "O a mere trifle" she said.