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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
WOLNERTON PLAINS.

f. b. Wise has a new binder.
Tom Watson took dinner at j.
Wise's Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Wise visited at
Lee Garlick's Sunday.
Mrs. +. b. Wise and daughter En-
ma were in Bedding Tuesday.
Irene Wise spent last week with
her father ID. Osgood of Smyrna.
Miss Lola Barber of Stanton is
spending few days at j. Wise's.
Mrs. Ii. l.. Johnson and son Willie
visited at Orleans Friday and Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Woodbeck were
the guests of their parents w. Chick
ering.
Mrs. Agnes Hoover and son Carl
spent Sunday with her father ).
Weed of Otisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Benner are en-.
pertaining Mrs. Frank Scram and
daughter Esther of Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
OTISCO.

N. w. Ross is shingling for c. d.
Hoppough
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimberley of Bedding
Sundayed with l.. Kimberley.
Miss Ora Abbey entertained heI
friend Miss Katie Hubbard over Sun
day.
Miss Ellie Luscombe returned to St
Louis Tuesday after two weeks visit
here,
Messrs. futile and Brown and wives
returned last Friday from the Pan
American.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haywood of Bedding
Sundayed with the latter's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Brown of this place
Everyone invited to attend the ice
cream social to be held at the Clean
er hall here next Saturday evening
June 20.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
Don't Worry.

Don't worry II you cannot have
The world as you desire,
But try TO make the best OF life
And happiness inspire;
A cheerful smile and sweet content
Add sunshine unto life,
And have the greatest power TO
Dispel it's care and strife.
IT'S smiles that drive away LIES gloom,
And not the sad worrment;
SO let our lives in happ ness,
Not discomfort, be spent
Look up To God, to find his light
To brighten every day,
And when the world seems TO abuse,
Just look another way.
And find the sunshine on beyond
The clouds that Intervene,
Until the darkness passes by
And you the light have seen.
Don't worry, for TO every cloud
A silver lining shines,
And with the sorrows OF the soul
Gods solace e'er combines.
Martha Shepard Lippincott
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
NORTH ORLEANS

Louis Divine is home from the RAJ
pids.
Earl Brown spent Monday with ii.
Closer.
Mr.. +. b. Hale and family of Beld-
ing Sundayed at Long Lake.
Andrew Closer wife and son spent
Sunday with Mrs. Glosser's mother.
Mrs. Conner and son Mike north of
Long Lake was badly hooked by their
COW one day last week hurting the old
lady very bad but with care they think
she will get better.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
Does IL Pay to Buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something
that will relieve and cure the more
severe and dangerous results OF throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do:
Go to warmer and more regular eli.
mate? Yes, il possible; il 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,
"Boschee's Gesman Syrup" 1t not
only heals and stimulates the tissues to
destroy disease germ, but allays inflam.
nation, causes easy expectoration,
gives good nights rest, and cures
the patient. Try ONE bottle. Rec.
commended many years by all druggists
in the world. Get Green's Prize Aim
anac. w. |. Benedict, druggist
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
Pulmonary Consumption.

DEAR SIR received the trial bottle
of your White Wine OF Tar Syrup
which you sent to my address. My
wife has been troubled with lung
disease for more than eighteen years
and was pronounced to be in the last
stages OF pulmonary consumption. She
commenced taking your valuable med
icine and received relief at once. She
has used three bottles since and is now
using the fourth, and her health Is bet.
teo than for many years. We cheer
fully recommend it to all afflicted with
any trouble OF the throat or lungs,
We now get our medicine through
JohnPotter. our merchant at this place
Yours. Respectfully, REV. j. b. FLY,
SUSAN f. FLY.
BroOkline Station, Mo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
GRA1TAN.

Z. L. Brooks will occupy the Foy
house owned by j. Randall.
Mrs. VIM. Lessiter is now under Dr.
Spencer's care for sciatic rhumatism
was taken suddenly Friday evening.
DR.. Morgan and family have re-
moved to Jones, Cass Co.
Receipts of ice cream social at Ash.
ley church June Dist was $l2. Is Re-
ceipts of social held at Mrs. Frank
Bownan's for the benefit of White
Swan cemetery June -, amounted to
S2l.50
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
1t ~ Strange

that some people who say they never
read patent medicine advertisements
will be found Juggling home every now
and then a bottle of some favorite
remedy OF theirs. We don't bother
you with much reading but just ask
you to try l0c trial bottle OF DIR.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipa.
ton, indigestion and stomach trobles.
soc and 81 90 sizes. AT l.. O. Cushing's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27

A o. Blanchard, West Bangor, N.
Y, says; 81 have been troubled with
kidney diseases for the last five years.
Have doctored with several physicians
and got no relief until / used two
bottles OF Foley's Kidney Cure" WI.
Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
Seven Years I'm Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease2" inquire
the friends of Mrs. l.. Pease, OF Law
renee, Kan, They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed In seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debili-
ty; but, "Three bottles of Electric Bit
tiers enabled me to walk, ''she writes,
land in three months felt like new
person. y Women suffering from
Headache, Backache, Nervousness,
Sleeplessness, Melancholy. Painting,
and Dizzy Spells will find it priceless
blessing. Try it. Satisfaction is
guaranteed. Only Soc Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
"If fraternal love held all mel

"If fraternal love held all men
bound, how beautiful this world would
be-" 1.-The power OF love-" says Sue
cess, sis one OF the greatest gifts To
humanity. 1t generates the sunshine
of the moral universe, without which
life would be desert waste. Use this
divine power without stint. BE prodi.
gal of your love. Lett radiate freely.
1t will brighten the dark places. II
will gladden. the sorrowing. 1t will
lift you above the petty, grinding cares
the energies. 1t is the golden key
that will admit you to the palace OF
the true life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27
Brookline Station, Mo.

A surgical operation is not necessary
to cure piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve saves all that expense and never
fails. Beware OF counterfeits. w. |.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-06-27

Salt in the oven under baking tins
will prevent their scorching on the
bottom.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

A "fancee dinner was the novel enter
tainment given few nights ago by an up
town hostess to four engaged couples, says
the New York Tribune" The dinner
cards each had a blood red heart in one
corner. in which was imbedded the first
name of the prospective life partner.
The table decorations were unique and
original with the hostess. Two sashes of
holly and red ribbon were draped from the
chandelier to either side of the table CEN
ire and were ornamented their entire
length with papers of needles and strips
of pins. TO call to mind the jingle:
Needles and pins, needles and pins,
When mans married his trouble begins.
Standing beneath the drapery were the
bride and bridegroom in miniature. and
dangling at the brides side were tiny
scissors in sugar. to indicate that she
would always have the last word" At
her feet lay a broom. her weapon of de-
feace. while In front OF the bridegroom
stood a candy coal scuttle and shovel, TO
show he would be the one to build the
fire.
After the desert there was servd with
the coffee an enormous pie. enveloped in
white tissue paper and decorated with
spflSS OF molly. Inc top was covered Win
a paste, which the ingenious hostess pro-
ceeded to cut open in the usual manner.
Then with the pie knife she drew forth
every known utensil for housekeeping, as
well as miniature furniture. which was
passed on plates to the guests, with view
to giving them a fair start in life.
The favors comprised boutoLnieres for
the men made of selected sprigs of holly
tied with red. and gold tissue hair orna-
ments holding sprays of mistletoe for the
IL. nreps
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

with this girdle skirt. and the straight
long waistline in front is By no means in
terfered with. and is just as prominent as
with the deep pointed fronts of the bodice.
For street wear a short bolero is worn
with this new skirt development, proving
that the bOlero reign is by no means over.
In velvet this style of costume looks
particularly well and velvet promises
to be worn as much in the coming spring
as it has been worn during the winter.
One exquisite simple and distinguished
mCled is of black velvet. The skirt with its
clinging lines is made with seven cores.
which admit of faultless fit over the hips
and graceful flare below the knees. 1t
has a lining of black satin and a dust
ruftle of the same at the hem. The corse-
let cut in one with the skirt cores is
considerably higher at the back than it is
in front and the closing at the back is
effected by means of back lacing, while
deep inverted box-pleat gives the requir
ed fullness at the back. The decoration
consists of a fitted piece or black silk
passementerie which covers the corselet
in front and trims it at the back and ex-
tends in three deep strips down the front
gore of the skirt, forming a sort of tab
lier. The bolero is short following the
lines of the corselet, and is likewise
richly garnished with black passamente-
rie. the tight sleeves being entirely wound
with it and ending in cuff of white silk
yelled with heavy guipure. The faring
collar is likewise faced with guipure
covered white silk, and the deep revers
are tucked in the same way.
A large picture hat with brim OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

pleate6 and tucked white chiffon and a
soft black velvet crown draped with nod
ding black plumes and trimmed with pink
roses and foliagesadd greatly to the eff
feet of the costume.
Another charming model emboSies some
new ideas. II is composed of corkscreW
cloth OF a rich golden brown and is lined
throughout with satin Of the same shade.
The front gore of this novel skirt is very
narrow and has a seam along the centre
decorated with brown silk stitchings. The
side cores run to the centre seam con-
nected by the inverted box pleat and form
a graceful bell shape which Is trimmed
below the knees by two very circular
founces of cloth lined with brown satin
and stitched to the skirt under narrow
roll of sealskin.
The bodice is of brown corkscrew which
is stretched without seams over the tight
foundation at the back In front it is
double-breasted and slightly bloused,
forming a deep point. Brown silk passe-
merterie decorates the bust and revers of
cream-colored silk embroidered with gold
galloons and edged with sealskin open
over a vest and stock collar of cream col
ored satin embroidered with violets and
foliage in natural shades. There is a
narrow plastron of pleated white chiffon.
The long fiaring collar is edged with seal
skin and faced with white silk. The tight
sleeves of brown cloth finish at the ell
bows with huge cavalier cuffs trimmed
with passementerie and sealskin and the
undersleeVes consist of a series of puffs
of white chiffon over cream colOred silk.
FELIX FOURNERY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Burial Weddings.

The Karens, of Upper Burma, not only
delay their weddings till they can cele-
brate twenty or thirty at once. but make
the same occasion serve for their funer-
ais as well.
When a man dies, says Answers" his
body is cremated and the ashes are kept
until the time for the formal funeral
When a bad harvest or a prolonged
rainy season occasions the need OF little
excitement. and some enthusiast ar
ranges a burial-wedding, the ashes are
arranged along a low. narrow platform,
while the men stand on one side, the wo
men on the other. Tlere are no mourn
ers. for the dead men have been forgot
ten during the convenient interval and
the dresses suggest only the pleasanter
side of the double function.
Proceedings are commenced by a sort
of poetic competition between the men
and the fairest maid. If the latter is not
satisfied with the compliments paid her,
she avoids the embarrassment OF direct
refusal by bidding her sutton come for
her before he is awake" In this case
he consoles himself with pipe, and, after
a shor: interval. transfers his addresses
to some less exacting lady.
AS soon as the young people are equally
haired Of the elders compete for the more
valuable portion the dead mems
property Jewels or weapons are set
swinging by a string while the claimants
pass in single file. The one who is near
est when the pendulum stops swinging
secures whatever is attached to T.. When
each has thus secured memento of tie
day, the rest is handed over to the child
rem to be smashed up with all the crock
cry of the deceased, and buried with their
ashes on some neighboring hill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

PARIS, Jan. 21,-The unusually mild
winter has instigated the milliners to re-
veal their spring creations earlier than
usual. with the result that the new fash
ion ideas are no longer profoundly secret.
The vital question regarding what is to be
worn. may be answered by a survey OF the
exhibits at the fashionable tailors and in
the large shop windows. Il IS evident that
the tight skirt enjoys universal favor as
much as ever in spite OF all the talk and
efiorts to the contrary. There are some
alluring draperies, to be sure, TO which the
graceful flowing stuffs of the day lend
themselves wonderfully well. but the wise
woman particularly If she is inclined ever
SO slightly to "embonpOint' turns forci-
bly, from these enchanting draperies to the
tight plain form-devlated ad libitum-to
be sure. but plain withal. tight about the
hips and extending with deep fare be-
low.
To all appearances the "Princesse"
model has taken q new lease on the affec
ton of the fashionable world. 1t is not
entirely 'Princesse:" that is. it does not
enclose the figure from neck TO foot with
its trying though faultless fit. but shows
some consideration for the desirable
blouse effects not to be abandoned and
forms zirdle or corselet. generally form
ing a slight point at the back and lower
one in front and closing at the back by
means of lacings or hooks and eyes. The
skirt forms an inverted box pleat at the
back. as all the new skirts do, and the
garniture is according to individual taste.
An independent blouse or bodice is worn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Women EHLir~.

Women are the cleYerest fakirs in the
world" said a man whose business it is
TO know all about taking, to a Chicago
Inter-Ocean" writer zone would think
experience would teach men a thing or
two. but IL DOESN'T he went on, reflec-
lively. AT least the experience of otbsr
men doesn't have any effect upon fellow
He has TO have a little wholesome expe-
rience of his own beEor he gets foxy and
even then there are so many different va
rieties of fake that lie MAJ fieeced IN
new way each day of his life and not get
through with the list. man may be
clever enough to corner the wheat IN. rket
or float anything from feathers to pig
iron, but let a handsome woman, IN good
clothes, invade his Office, and he's as in
vertebrate as a Jelly fish. He's wax in
her hands. He buys anything she wants
to sell him. They do hot usually plan or
engineer the schemes themselves. They
are only executive agents. and are chosen
because Of personal charm, cleVernes5, and
| particular fitness for the deal on hand.
Il think that at one time or another ]
have met almost every women in the pro-
fession, and I'm willing to wager there
| isn't any other group OF women so attrac-
| tive in the whole country. You see,
! they've got to be attractive; that's their
stock in trade. They are usually of re-
spectacle family. fairly well educated.
good looking remarkably well dressed.
travelled and clever. They aim at ire
proachably good style and manner for, If
they look common, or have coarse man
ners. their field OF usefulness is narrow.
They must be able to impose upon shrewd
and cultured men as we'll as upon men
with more money than refinement. What
is more, they must be able, when neces-
sary, to make their way with women and
win a footing in decent society. That is
harder than coaxing dollars out OF a bust
ness mans pocket"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Kanir Customs.

The duties of husband and wife are dis
tinctly defined among the Kafirs of South
Africa. The husband does not expect his
wife 10 build the kraal. or hut. This is
his work. 1t takes from 500 to LOCO young
trees TO make the beehive kiAh of dwell
ing which is in favor, and which is ex-
cellently adapted for protection
When the husband has erected the hut
1t is the wife's place to cut grass. carry
it home. aid thatch the kraal once a
year. She looks after all that is needed
in the hut, cooks the food, gets the fire
wood. and makes the beer, which is not
a small task, for the men drink it in i'm
meuse quantities. II is made from miiiet
and mealies, and is mild but Intoxicating.
Until quite recently everything was
carried ON the head. \ Zulu woman
will carry 200 pounds Ct nlealies In
this fashion. When a Kalfr was first
seen carrying a load by the hand in
stead of On his head, the Edtch
thought it a dangerous imitation OF
European fashion.
Women have so far asserted them
selves as to refuse to hoe the meaiies
for planting, but they viii weed. \
woman goes about with her baby tied
to her back. while she rocks herself
and crOOns to IL.
When man dies his widow may, if
she chooses, become the wife of his
brother. She stays at the kraal, and
all the children, including these OF the
new marriage, are held to belong to
her eldest son, who takes his rather
place as guardian, and has the privi-
lge of using. supposedly for the COM
mon good, all the wages Of the younger
sons IL thus sometimes happens that
a little boy is head over his mother
and older sisters If the widow does
not choose to marry The brother but
takes another husband. she loses all
control of her children. who stay IN
their fathers kraal.-Youth's Companion
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The Tall Girps Mistake.

Gallantry, like virtue. is often its own
reward An Illustration of the truth of
this occurred in ear in Philadelphia the
other day. At Broad Street an abnormally
tall young woman entered the ear. and as
there were no vacant seats she was forced
TO stand She must have been over six
feet high. for she had TO duck her head
as she passed through the door. Before
the car had gone block. says the 'Phila-
delphia Record" a dapper little fellow,
dressed in the height of fashion, but so
diminutiye as 10 attract as much atten-
ton as the tall woman. arose, and, lift
ing his hat, motioned her to his seat. The
contrast. as they both Stood was ludic-
rous He didn't come up to her shoulder.
Scarcely glancing in his direction she
said: Thank you. little boy" Several
passengers laughed outright. and the rest
smiled broadly. The young man grew
crimson and bit his lip. For the first time
the tall girl seemed to realize TIE situa
ton, and then made matters worse by ex-
claiming: "0h, l beg your pardon. l
thought you were little bcyi" He made
a rush for the rear platform and jumped
off in the middle Of the block
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Rosa Bonheur was decorated by Ma
poleon III. and afterward raised TO the
rank of officer, rank above that of chev-
alier. by the Empress Eugene while size
was acting as Regent. The Empress her
self rode over from the Palace of Fon
tainebleau to Rosa Bonheur's home, on
the outskirts of the forest, and pinned the
decoration on her blouse.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

What is your husbands favorite fic-
tion?" asked the inquisitive person.
II can hardly say at a moments ro-
tee" said the patient wife, whether lie
prefers the sick friend story or the de-
tanned at the Office on business mar
ratiVe'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Tint Takes Time.

Wlfe-Breakfast won't be ready for
twenty minutes yet, John.
Husband-Why, | thought the cook had
everything ready.
Wife-So she has; everything except
that new instantaneous breakfast food
Philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Edith, you oughn't to wear your pink
satin waist with a rainy day skirt
Edgar, you don't know thing about
styles"
We'll, know that you'd have me
locked up II wore my dress coat with
my plain golf hose. Chicago Record
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The Exact Truth Exacted.

CaIler-You look like good and truth
full girl Tell me--is your mistres; really
out?
Domestic-She is, maam.
Caller-Where?
Domestic-At the elbows. ma'am.-Chi-
cngo Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Mr. Jimson-Whati Is Bilson going 20
get married? He told me positively he
would never marry again.
Mrs. Jimson tealmIy)-I presume you
asked him on the way to the funeral
New York Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Observation-Disclosures you tell cook l wanted
my breakfast TO the minute?
Wife, did
And what did she say
she said that We all have our dlsap-
pointments"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Mr.. Ashland how do you like keep
ing a diary?
Miss Gabheigh-o. it keeps me so busy
writing about what | have been doing
that | do not have any time to do any
thing 10 write about.-Indianapolis Press.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
WHY WOMEN join CLUBS
One Investigator Has Found a
Stock Of Reasons.

A Grcnt Factor In the Club Question
Is the Fashion OF Living i'm apart
Iuents-AnOther Is the Cheapness
of Ready-Wade CIother-ft Is Also
Great Boon for the Chiidiess.
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-22
LITCHFlELD COUNTY
ROXBURY.
AFT AIRS. ABOUT TOWN.

AFT AIRS ABOUT TOWN.
Clayton B. Squires and Miss Stella
Clark spent several days at Manga
tuck, the past week, returning home
on Sunday afternoon.
The selectmen are making roads I'M
der the state appropriation, laying out
the money voted one year and half
ago.
The new home of the Warner sisters
is nearly ready for the mason work
and ere long will be christened by a
dance before the removal into it of the
girls.
Ira Booth is having a horse barn
framed under the supervision of Car.
son Mead of Bridgewater. He expects
to raise it this present week. 1t is to
be 4Ox60 feet, with 24-foot posts, anC
will be, when finished, the best barr
in town without any doubt, as none
but first class workman are employed
on the job. The frame was sawed by
Dubia
Dick Williams from Waterbury has
been at Frank Booths clipping horses
He has had quite trade here every
The Newtown bee., 1901-11-22
Trapfall school and will board will
Mrs Fred Wooster.
LYONS PLAINS.
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

NUGGETS OF NEWS.
The Lyons Plains whist club met at
the residence of Thomas Treadwell on
Wednesday evening.
L. R. Hoyt and wife returned home,
Monday night, from a visit of 10 days
with F. E. Silliman and family in
Bridgeport.
Miss Marguerite Ludford spent Tues
day in Norwalk.
Mr. and Mrs John Williams spent
Sunday in Norwalk.
The service in Emmanuel church,
next Sunday, theI24th of November, will
be at i2.3O p. NJ, instead of 3 o'clock,
Rev Charles Coerr officiating.
Miss Eddice White entertained
friends from Norfeld, last week.
Clinton Patcheon and wife have
moved into the house owned by Mrs
Rachel Banks.
Mrs Helen Archer had as guests, last
week, Mr. and Mrs w. H. Sherwood of
Cranberry and Charles Phelps of New
York.
Mr. and Mrs Winter of Bridgeport
visited friends here, last Sunday.