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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
BURNED At THESTAKE
Negro Pays a Fearful Penalty for
Murder and Assault.
CRIME Is CONFESSED.
he Was Captured In the Territory,
Taken Away from Officers and
Chained 10 a Tree and the
Torch Was Applied.

-whitesboro, Tex. Aug. 81. - Abb
Wildner. the negro who murdered Mrs
Caldwell near here last Friday wa,
burned at the stake just this side Of Red
river, and all that is left is little hear
Of ashes and few charred bones which
defied the DISCRIMINATING power OF thu
mob-lit flames
Wildner was caught In tho Indian
Territory net far from the river yester.
day morning Fright and lack Of food
had deprived him Of all strength, and
when the men came upon him covered
In field he offered no resistance.
The men who found him started back
with him by way Of Dexter. News Of
his capture seemed 10 be borne 20 the
wind, for the three men became a dozen,
then "A score. then hundred and when
they crossed the river II was big. mad
mob.
IL was the intention TO bring the pria-
oner to whitesboro, but the mob heard
that body Of officers had started 20 in
tercept them Knowing that "A fight
would be inevitable-for the mob was
determined on its vengeance-it was
deemed prudent 70 destroy the murderer
at once and with as little formality as
possible.
He was tied 10 tree with chains and
wires. Faggots and dry leaves were
heaped about his body. sufficient to ig-
mite his flesh. and then the match was
applied.
Tho story Of the lynchine Is told BY
Constable Davenport % follows:
Myself and VI. W. Witt arrested Abe
wilduer ON Mud Creek today IA
little before noon. We arrested him IN
a corn field. and afterward mob Of a
hundred men gathered aud forced as O.
take the man out Of the field. | told
them I wanted "a know whrthlr Cr mot
the man under arrest was guilty.
Il warned him that anything he
should tell might be used against him
as evidence. aud asked him IL he was
guilty. lie told me the story as fol.
ltws. 4 murdered Mrs Caldwell /
laid in wait until her husband left home.
and went % the house. ! tried % as
sault her and she was too strong for me,
and / cut her throat / went there for
the purpose q assaulting her.
THAT was all the negro would say.
except 20 confess % other mischief that
he had done in Whitesboro. He was
very stoical. and when the mob told him
,hey We're going 20 burn him. he said
nothing. There was some talk 81 lynch.
ing in the Territory. but goo the pri-.
oner in a wagon and started for Texas
with him.
After we crossed Red river and got
across TO Grayson county line the oiti.
zens' posse oyerpowered me and the
other officers and took the prisoner from
a. and burned him"
Governor Sayers ordered on the state
troops 70 protect the negro, but be was
burned before the scene could be
reached
All negroes who do not own property
or have good. established character.
have been warned 10 leave White boro.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
Franklin Bros.
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY cHEAP2

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want
something that will relieve and cure
the more severe and dangerous re-
suits Of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you do? Go 20 "A warmer
more regular climate? Yes, II possi-
BILE; II not possible for you, then In
either case take the only remedy
that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success IN
severe throat and lung troubles,
"Boschoe's German syrup" IL not
only heals and stimulates the
tissues 10 destroy the germ disease,
but allays inflammation, causes easy
expectoration, gives good night's
rest, and cures the patient. Try one
bottle. Recommended many years
by all druggists in the world. Get
Green's Prize Almanac. For sale by
Wilson-Jenkins Drug Co.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

Five lots and new cottage on Col
lege road. Stable, garden, etc. Price
1920; terms reasonable.
Two lots and old broom house In
southwest part Of town. Price $500.
Two and One-half lots Eoar Allen
Academy. Price 500.
Also other city property
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
CENTRAL.
Scraps May Suit Some People,

But our customers are particular
people, and want the best. That's
why they are our customers. They
know we have the best. It's al
ways best. We are always busy
keeping it that way. We would
be sorry to supply any other kind
OF meat. It's easy to get that kidd
for the slaughter pen if one will
pay little more for il, and yet we
charge you no more than other
butchers do for the ordinary kind,
Try our meat next time.
Franklin Bros.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
cARELEssNEss CHARGED.
II Il Alleged Thi. Caused the wreck Of
the steamer Golconda.

Paducah, Ky, Aug. 2i.-Tho horror
Of the City Of Golconda disaster six
miles above Paducah Monday night Is
Just beginning 10 be fully comprehendsd
by tho people Of Paducah a. body after
body is brought into the city and taken
to the uudortakers.
The boats register has not yet been
recovered, but IL is certain the death
list win number l7 and r-oubly %.
An official investigation viii DE- made
az 10 seems certain thar the most cul.
pablo carolessnoss caused the citastro.
pho.
a. a. Peck, the pilot. claims tho oa
ginoor deserted his post aud that b,
could no, manage tho boat with the CA
gines helpless. The engineer deuie
this and claims that he remnined az tl,
throttle until the water wa, waist deep
Frank Endors one Of the passengers
correlated by several Others, declare.
that the effort 10 land brought tine sid,
of the boat around 80 that the wine
struck IL full force causing the wreck
The work OF recovery Is slow because
the furniture is piled ON the bodies.
The boat is being dismantled rs she lays
In rs feet of water IN order that the
dead may be- raached. A sickoning odoi
already emfnates from the wreck and
hundreds of people are ON the scene AZ
spectators and volunteer assistants
Groups Of sad visage people dot the
wharf here awaiting tidings from the
rescuors, whilo the parlors Of the Rich
mond are filed With weeping women.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

Now York. Aug 2l.-The consoljda
ton Of number of lumber concerns
into what will be- known as tho Che
quasset Company. with a capital Of e.
OOO. 900. is announced. This, according
TO Charles L. Corlran, president OF the
Chequasset Lumber company, is the
reason for that company and the Mus
kolsn company going into the hands 81
a re- ,oiyer. az announced. The new
concern will take in all the prominen
firms In New England.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

Dates shown are those on which
tickets are on sale.
Buffalo, n. N.-Pan-American eX-
position; tickets on sale daily.
Chicago, Midsummer session ed
vocational institutions.
Louisville, Ky. 80 Triennial con-
clave Knights Templar, August 2ii
- north Of Palestine, % "a south o
Palestine.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. excursion
tickets from |. a g.. y. points az rate
of one and one-third 90 fares.
World famous hot we'll, natural san
itarium and health resort.
Low excursion rates will be made
for all Of the above occasions. Ask
ticket agents for particulars as 10
rates, dates of meeting, etc, or write
to ID. j. Price, G.. +. q 4. A.,
Palestine, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

Oklahoma City. o. T., Aug. 2i.-Wil
Favors the copper colored negro porter,
who IS 1nder arrest here accused Of the
murder of Miss Wild nc Pierce Mo-, adj
mits ho was in Pierce City last Sunday,
but says he can prove his innocence by
five men. lie says he was nc the sta
ton from l0:lO the time when the
Dob" train returned from Mpnnett
until after the girls body was found.
He does not want 70 20 back b. Pierce
City.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
mo- cure MnIarIa In Four pays,

Take oulnorIa. All druggists are au-
thorlzed TO refand the money In any
case OF chills, fever or malaria II falls
10 cure. Price soc per package. M.
II. James, the leading druggist. Bryan,
Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22
To Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion

Sour Stomach or Heartburn, take Res
Dyspepsia Tablets. All druggists are
authorized TO refund money II they
fail to cure. Price 80 cents. NJ. II.
James. the leading druggist. Bryan
Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-08-22

when you want TO cool OF and
ar ;ov u q seek your favorite reso 70
and cali or Falstah bottle beer. sat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
.Dick" Derrick is Dead.

Richard Derrick, by reason of hav-
sng been a deputy sheriff for % years.
was one of the best known men in
Ionia Co., and when he died at Muir
last week, regret was widespread
Mr.. Derrick was terror to criminals
in an early day and came as near be-
ing a genuine detective as anything
this county has produced. For about
year he has been a helpless paraly-
tic, Besides the renown which came
to him as an officer he was widely
known through his love for horses.
Years ago Mr.. Derrick made an
agreement with Rudolph Roller, the
we'll known Muir capitalist, that the
one who outlived the other should sit
on the drivers seat on the hearse and
drive the vehicle TO the cemetery, as
well as paying the entire expenses OF
the funeral. In no merry mood, yet
true to his bargain, Mr.. Roller sat on
the drivers seat last Friday and pilot
ed the remains of his dead friend tc
their last resting place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Belding as N Market.

Ionia has regained its old-time pres
tige of the best wheat market in the
country. Eggs and butter also ruled
higher here last week than in the
other markets of the county.-Ionia
Standard.
In the issue of the Standard in
which the above appeared wheat was
quoted at 6S cts in their market re-
ports, whereas at the same time it
was quoted in the BANNER at 70cts in
Belding. At the same time eggs were
given at Is and butter at l6, while in
Belding Is was the buying price for
either. The BANNER has advanced
the claim before and it still holds to
it that Belding is today the best mar
ket for farmers produce of all descrip-
tion i'm Ionia county. Farmers, a word
to the wise should be sufficient.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
ALMA HAS ONE NOW.
1t May Come Belongs Turn Mex,

1t May Come Belongs Turn Next
Notice for $4,000 damages has been
served on the village of Alma by Mrs.
Fl. Willard for the loss of foot, caus-
ed by stepping off the edge of side
walk. The village will contest on the
ground that the accident was caused
by carelessness. How much longer
will Belding escape getting similar
dose is a question the BANNER is
not prepared to answer, but we think
it can be considered in no other light
than extremely lucky that something
of the kind has not happened before
this, with the condition of many side
walks as they are and have been.
True the council has ordered the city
marshal to make repairs where neces-
sary if the parties fail to do so when
notified, but he will not get half way
round and then how long will they
last before they will be just as bad
condition again. The BANNER has for
months been conducting a campaign
for better and more permanent side
walks and has the backing of at least
three-fourths of our citizens in that
respect They must come, why wait?
If it is necessary, the BANNER
would advocate the voters asking
each candidate for alderman next
spring to pledge himself upon this
subject as a condition for support.
We must have better walks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
CHURCHES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHTRCH-Ser
vices at 1890 a. m. and T;3Olp, m Sabbath
Sahool at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening. REV. Q. A.
CARMAN. Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services at
1890 a. IN. and so p m. sabbath school
at 1 40 a IN. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. j. j. STALEY, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at 1890 a
IN. and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath school at close of
morning service. Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening REV. GoRRELL QUICK, Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH Prayer and
praise Serviae, eleven O'Clock a. m Preach
Ing at 1880 p. m. Prayer meeting Friday
evening. REV MCkIBBEN, Pastor,
DIVINE SCIENCE SERVICES at the G. A.
X. Hall on Sundays at $3.50 p m, conducted
by MRS. MoFF TT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
NOVEMBER WEATHER.
Some severe storms Are Predicted by
Weather Prophet Hicks


Rev. Irl r. Hicks, the well known
weather prognostigator, in his fore
cast for this month does not give
much consolation for those who hope
for a pleasant month. He says that
from the lst to the 3rd there will be
squalls of rain and snow, and from the
9th to the 10th a storm of wind, rain,
and snow will sweep over the country
from west to east with cold wave
from the northwest. This storm, of
course, will not be due in this section
until about the Sth or 9th. The
weather Will De warmer from the 11th
TO the 18th. but there will be rain and
snow. From the l7th to the 2lst there
will be the worst storms of the month;
northwest gales and cold weather and
great danger for vessels on the lakes.
Blizzardous storms are due about the
25th with rushing cold wave and
dangerous gales AS the month goes
out another severe storm will be
brewing and December will open with
very cold weather Then there will be
some warmer weather with general
and heavy rains which will turn to a
destructive sleet turning TO heavy
snow in this portion of the country.
Note these predictions and see how
close Hicks comes to making correct
! forecast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
CUTCHEON'S BAD BREAK.
lie Keeps His Nerve and Tries To be
Funny.

Funny.
The Portland Observer says the
BANNER got red-headed last week
over their lying charge against sup
ervisors Foote and Angel of this city
and should "go way back and sit
down." You are mistaken again,
dear boy. The BANNER has seen the
time when it was red-headed, you
know, but that time is past. If we
had allowed ourselves to be placed in
the position Bro. Cutcheon is now by
some sorehead politicians who are
sore on Belding and Belding citizens
and make this totally unfounded
charge, we should feel very much as if
it was our duty to ''go way back and
sit down." But some people have too
much what is commonly known as ga,l |
to let little matter like that phase
them. The Observer does not have a
word TO say in regard to supervisor
HiXon's action two years ago. What
could be said? 1t is true, no rumor or
false charge about that. Just exactly
the same as the Observer considered
so heinous in the Belding supervisors,
had it been true, voted for democrat
when his vote might have elected a
republican You know the old saying
about stones and glass houses. Come
again when you have some more
news" but it might be well to make
sure it is the truth first before you
print it, and not assail the character
of reputable gentlemen without rea-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
More Electric Roads-on Paper

If all the electric lines projected by
the various promoters in Ionia county
are ever built, the county will GER
tainly be well provided with trans
portation facilities. Last week Ionia,
Portland and Saranac were visited by
several of these gentlemen and the
residents of these towns jollied up
with the assurance that they had the
only lines that we're certain to be
built. A part of their plan mentions
the building of a branch from Sara
nae to Belding. 1t is noticeable that
they all consider Bedding an import
ant point for them to reach and they
all include this city in their plans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Tbs November Term of Court VIII
Have Considerable Business.

Tbs November Term of Court VIII
Have Considerable Business.
County Clerk Lawless has issued the
calendar for the November term of
the circuit court, which opens next
Monday.
Prosecuting Attorney Clute will
have nine criminal cases to dispose of,
as follows: The People VS.. Welton,
keeping house of ill-repute; The
People VS.. Andie Crouch, Hazel Shep-
herd, Maude Austin, same; The Peo-
pie VS.. Orlando l.. Gibson, assault and
battery; The People VS.. Frank Bur-
ger, assault and battery. The people
VS.. James Munroe, cruelty to animals;
The People US. Felix Brock, burglary;
The Peopag VS., Claude Hogle, JOSEPH
Newman, Anthony Newman, burglary;
The People VS.. Sidney Dates, arson;
The People VS.. Isaac Bladder, assault
with intent to do great bodily harm.
The case of The People VS.. Earnest
Ely, burglary, has also been scheduled
for this term. Among the issues of
fact are also the cases of the People
VS.. Bogart, ct. al, civil action for
debt; and the matter of Wesley H.
Mains, petition for disbarment.
The issues of fact number thirty
five, and the chancery cases forty-two.
OF the latter, over half-22, are di-
vorce cases.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
OF COURSE IT PAYS.
Newspaper Readers Have IA watchful
Eye For bargains.

1t pays to advertise. EVERYBODY in
this day and age of the world know it,,
and none but the antiquated deny it..
1t pays to advertise because the pub
lie demands it, and the merchant who
is unwilling to tell the people of the
extra inducements he is Offering as a
means of securing trade is indeed not
justified i'm complaining if business is
dull. If a man sees others enlarging
their stores and drawing great crowds
of people to the special sales through
the medium of printers ink judicious-
ly used and will not himself adopt the
ways of modern merchandising, he
should not complain if he is distanced
by his rivals. The world moves, and
he who moves with il succeeds, but he
who is faint hearted is cast aside and
left TO die. 1t is push and publicity
that makes business; it is mildew and
lack of ambition that kills it.
We desire to say to our readers that
in the stores of our industrious adver-
tisers will be found the best bargains.
They are the ones who are hustling
for share of your trade, and they
know that the best way to secure and
keep it is to offer none but dependable
goods at prices within the limit of
reason. IT pays to advertise, and it
pays to trade with those who adver-
tise.
In the near future many more of
our merchants will enlarge their space
and lay claims to your patronage.
Keep your eye on Belding and watch
the advertisements.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
THIS AND THAT.
News From Here and There Con-
densed for Our Readers.

densed for Our Readers.
f. j. Mason has cards out for a
Thanksgiving party at his place in
southeast Grattan Nov. 2Sth.
Howard Scotford, an Ionia football
player had his leg broken in the
course of a game with Kalamazoo
Saturday.
John j. Currie, aged 50 and an old
resident of Orleans, died Sunday of
old age. Funeral Tuesday at p. m,
conducted by Rev. Klose, interment
in Orleans cemetery.
+. A. Little will have an auction
sale of lot of farm stock at his place
one-half mile northeast of Woodland
Lake on Friday, Nov. 10Th commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock a. IN.
Mrs. w f. Quimby and Claude re-
turned Tuesday from Belding where
they had been visiting friends. Mrs.
Francis Houghtaling and Mrs. Homer
Houghtaling of North Shade visited
the formers sister, Mrs. Reed Gilbert
of Belding over Sunday.-Carson City
Gazette.
The college Boys" March and
Two-Step. The great musical success
of the two great countries. Dedica-
ted to the college boys and girls of
America and England. Ask your music
dealer for it, or send 20 cents for sam
pie copy to the publisher, O. w. Lane,
Gloucester, Mass.
We wish our readers TO remember
that we want the news, and we want
all of it. We are not printing a paper
for any particular class, clique or
clan, but for the whole people-every'
body. Therefore send us items or tell
the news to some of our correspond
ents, or to the editor.
Howard Record: There is talk al
Amble of resuming the boring for
coal, on the farm of Nels Olsen. In
the work performed last winter and
spring hole was bored 365 feet when
it was abandoned. The proposition
is now to raise by popular subscrip-
tion sufficient money to 60 down two
or three hundred feet farther and
make thorough test of what may be
underneath the ground in that place
The coal found in the previous Dor.
inge was only a thin strip not suffici-
ent to pay for mining. 1t is believtt
that there is considerable coal under
lying that entire country.
The Albion Recorder relates the
following: The daughter of wealthy
farmer living near this city was re
ceiving the attentions of young mar
in the neigeborhood, but she is not
any longer, all because she happened
to have diplomatic father The ole
folks did not think very kindly o
adopting the young man as son-in
law, and they demonstrated with theit
daughter about the matter, but all re
monstrance seemed useless The,
then ceased their talking and adopted
new tactics. The young fellow was
hired by the father of the girl to worl
on the farm. He came and lived witt
the family for few weeks and tn,
daughter seeing the young man in
less favorable light, soon would hav,
nothing to do with him. The farme
is now congratulating himself on hi
diplomacy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
May BE sold to the Yanderbilts.

There has been some remarkable
furries in Pere Marquette stock re-
Gently also some marked advances,
which officials of the road have ac-
counted for by the remarkable pros
perity of the roads since the consoli-
dation. This undoubtedly is true in
part but the rumor will not down that
it is also caused by the Vanderbilts
seeking to secure controlling inter-
est and it is likely that if they want
it they will get it. 1t comes from a
source entitled to credence that those
who hold the controlling stock have
reached an agreement for the trans
fer Of the property to the Michigan
Central. If common report is true
matters have progressed to what is
substantially the final stage of the
deal and formal announcement of the
change of ownership may be looked
for any day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Rummnpe Sale.

The rummage sale by the ladies of
the Congregational society is now in
progress in the east store room of the
Wallace block and will be continued
until the stock is sold. Those wishing
to economise are here offered a great
opportunity TO secure some genuine
bargains. They have something of
pretty nearly every kind and they can
be bought at your own price. Call on
the ladies and see what they have to
offer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
Insurance Change.

A. Wagner is now the legal author
lied agent of the Queen Insurance
Co. for Belding He has bought the
agency of the Geo. 5. Roosevelt estate.
The policy holders of the Queen In
surance co. will receive all proper at
tention at Mr.. Wagner,s Insurance
Office in New Belding Block, south
side Main street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

Energy all gone? HeadacheY Stom-
ach out OF order? Simply case OF
torpid liver. Burdock Blood Bitters
will make a new man or woman OF you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07

A TTORNEY AT LAW Money to Loan on
"A Real Estate OF all kinds. 0hice in Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
I. s. MORRIS.

DHYS1CIAN AND SURGEON. once rear
OF W. l. Benedict's drug store. Hours:
to IL a. m, 2to and TO p. m. Residence
opposite OF M. f.. church. Telephone lv-s
rings
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-11-07
THE BELDING BANNER
Published Every Thursday Afternoon
by THE
BANNER PUBLISHING CO.,
AT
BELDING, QONIA co. MICH
once in the Peoples Savings Bank block,
Main street
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application Bills
collected monthly
Cards of Thanks 25c to 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, 1901-11-07
}. 4. NICHOLS. DWIGHT sHEL
NICHOLS d SHELDON.
CHAS. n. EOOTE,

A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Onice: Over Page
n store, Nam ST., Belding, Michigan.