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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Greeks. on down through the Romans
and the Germans. of eating on this day
a species Of sacrifice cake known as
God cakes-small. triangular buns half
an inch thick and filled with mlnce-
meat. while the famous Boxing day,
with it's attendant custom Of stephen
ing are all through the isles the chief
event of the rural year.
Americans, in spite Of the fact that
the day is less distinguished than
Christmas day, owe many of their
choicest privileges TO events which
transpired on New Years day. says the
Cincinnati Enquirer. 1t was on the
LIST Of January. 1916. that Washington
unfurled M Cambridge. Mass, the nrst
Federal flag. the original emblem win
thirteen stars. In 100 the first Soci-
ETY. OF UniyerSalists met at Gloucester.
Mass. and Major General Benjamin
Lincoln. commanding the Continental
forces i'm the south, established his first
post at Purysbury. on the Savannah
river. In 1871 occurred the mutiny at
Morrlstown, y. j.. the most formidable
movement of Its kind i'm the military
annals Of the nation. Some 1000 OF
the New Jersey troops of the line an
gered by the repeated negligence of
congress, grounded their arms and re-
fused TO fight until some further proyi-
sion could be guaranteed toward their
maintenance and pay. 1t was indeed a
crisis In the conflict. as the outcome az
this bold move must either mtiniGa
or encourage the entire army. an
whom were suffering from much
same causes as their brethren
New Jersey. General Wayne
once that II was not for him 90 p
ally deal with this question a..
Colonels Stewart and Butler o. d.
cede. These officers conferred
the ringleaders AT Princeton. and vi
the conference was on General Clinic
sent two British officers To coax Il
mutineers over TO the other servic
The prompt manner in which the mil
tia handed the interlopcrs over TO
Washington had much TO 10 with the
speedy compliance of congress with
their just demands. II was happy
turn IN most embarrassing affair.
ON New Years day. 1918. during the
second day Of the battle below New
Orleans. the British made the most
determined of their three assaults and
lost the flower of their army. From
this day until 1862. from some strange
freak of fate. which seems to bunch
her important events on certain days
few things OF note occurred But in
1862. the second and most critical year
OF the civil war, congress enacted some
thing which will forever be memorable
TO many political economists-the sus-
pension of specie payment until further
notice. Just how such huge machiue
managed 10 exist until New Years day,
1879, when specie payment was rc.
sumed, will be q matter of endless com
ment among the economists OF the fu-
ture.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Baby Eczema.

Mr.. F. S. Rose of 1873 Sixteenth street.
Buffalo. ". Y. writes:
Our baby boy suffered for some time
with that wretched eczema, and we were un-
able to find anything 10 cure or even relieve
mis- pain. A few applications OF DIR. A. w.
Chase's Ointment stopped the itching and
healed the sores. and bright, natural skin
now takes their place"
DIR. Chase's Ointment does not cause pain
when applied, but soothes the sore or in
famed surface. so cents at all dealers. or DIR.
A. w. Chase Medicine Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

So stately. so slow was each step chat she made,
And so graceful the head that she bent;
The old fashioned fan that az times cast shade
Such an air Of true elegance lent:
The place Of the dance gave a place TO my
thought,
And drsayssad Of the days that are dead:
The spell OF the daEce was by sorcery wrought.
And the hurryng nodsTp days fed.
IL ~ss peace, the sweet rest % lie oldeg day
When All idols werc not ovcrthrown.
When romssas still lived and. as king love held
sway,
Before Msmmon TO U,ef had grown,
And eli those who watched were bswifched iy the
dance,
And they dreamed TIL the measure was o'sTs
Today was forget 10 TIE short backward glance
And the charms ~ tie day gone before
-Flsyei Scott Mines in Ladies' Home Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

heads and eczema,
and that is DR..
Chase's Ointment,
the great antiseptic
healer. 1t prompt
ly stops the dis
tressing ito b n e
which accompanies
these diseases and
positively produces
a thorough and
complete cure.
Scores and thous-
ands of men and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

81 suffered such pain from corns ]
could hardly walk" writes Fl Robin
son Hillsborough, H., but Bucklen s
Arnica Salve completely cured them.
Acts like magic on sprains. bruises,
cuts. sores, scalGs, burns, bolts ulcers.
Perfect healer OF skin diseases and
piles. Cure guaranteed by Council
Bros % cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
EnnY or ImnnssIhle.

A remark imputed 10 Victor Hugo Ia
reply to young man who asked him
If it was difficult to write poetry is
both witty and true. but it is more
witty than true.
MY dear sir" the poet is said 10
have replied, at is either easy or i'm
possible
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

May happiness and health be thine
Throughout this coming year;
May charms Of beauty far outshine
All others, TAR or near.
May graceful ways and winning smile
Gain friendship, firm and dear;
May iondcst hearts the hours beguile
As onward speeds the year.
May music be thy special gift
To please and charm the ear;
May thy sweet voice the senses lift
Beyond this earthly sphere
MAY peace Of mind, that heavenly peace,
iie with thee through the year;
May Christian virtues never cease
And sorrows disappear.
Nay all the good this world can give
Reward thee on thy way;
MAY heavenly blessings. while you live,
Surround thee every dayi
C. W. Windsor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
NEW YEARS OF OLD.
HISTORIC EVENTS THAT HAVE FALLeI
or JAN. 1.
william the Conaueror Crowned on
New Years and Established the
Holiday In England - The Day In
American Annals.

American Annals.
~ INCE the birth of Jesus of
- Nazareth the beginning OF the
~ year has been variously fixed
at Dec %, the anniversary Of
his birth: Jan. /. the anniversary Of
his circumcision; March %. the ami
versary of his conception, and on
Easter Sunday. In the British isles
the date most preferred was Dec. -.
and ii was not until after HASTINGS
that the present day was chosen. VIII.
liam the Conqueror was crowned on
Jan. 1; whether because he honestly
deemed the date. which was then i'm
use in Normandy, the most convenient,
or whether he wished TO thus signalize
his victory. the day was then first
used. and has since been used.
The day is set aside for feastng and
merriment all over the Christian
world. 1t is said that in Paris over
$150,00o is spent on sweetmeats alone,
while il Is far from uncommon for n
nan TO eXpcnd on one New Years pres
ent as much MS one-fifteenth OF his in
come In Scotland so universal is the
custom OF giving up the entire season
to the duties of the trencher and the
cup that the day Is known as Daft
day." touching alluson TO the state
to which. after morning has come. the
majority Of the celehrators are reduc-
ed. New Years eve Is known rs Hog.
manay, supposed to be derived from
the old Saxon hog night, the time for
killing hogs for eating and sacrifice
In the rural districts of England
there existed until very late day
custom. which probably came from the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

c. w. Lynch, Winchester Ind
writes: al owe the life OF my boy to
Foley's Honey and Tar. He had mem
branous Group, and the first dose gave
him relief. We con inued its use and
it soon brought him out OF danger +"
w. /. Bened ct'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

Chas Replogle, Atwater, Ohio was
in very bad shape. he says: Il suf-
fered great deal with my kidneys and
was requested 10 try Foley's Kidney
Cure. did so and in four days | was
able to go TO work again, now | am en-
tirely we'll. " W.. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Advance "a step.

If you have been in the habit Of tax.
ing pill for your constipation and with
poor results. just try bottle of DR..
Caldwell S Syrup Pepsin and you will
be surprised at the results Very
pleasant 10 take. Zoe, soc and $l.00,
For sale by l.. O. Cushing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Cnlic md niarrhnen.

Cured and corrected by the use of
Or. Caldwell'7 Syrup Pep-in This
remedy restores the natural action Of
the stomach and bowels, and is better
than Il remedy that checks hut does MOI
correct the conditions. Sold and
by l. O. Cushing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
THE NEW YEAR MlNUET.

DT was danced in the hall by the fires re-
q glow,
"a For the palms hid the lamps at the side,
u And each form outlined on the floor be
low,
While the shadows spread far and wide
But the shadows were misty--a softened gray
In accord with the slow melody;
The light Of the fire drove the dark lines away,
While it lent all a sweet mystery.
Both dancers were courtly and figures Of grace,
Yet the maid held my fancy alone
The glow gave q blush to her beautiful face;
In her dark eyes a fairer light shone
And then as she curtesied stately. slow,
With the grace Of an age that is past,
II seemed like dream OF the long, long ago
Like a dream that knew could not last.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Itching Scalp.
soaId Head end the Most Violent
Forms Of Eczema and Salt Rheum
Promptly and Thoroughly Cured
by Or. Chase's Ointment.

Among small children. scald head and
similar itching skin diseases are most preva-
lent and the worst feature is that these all
ments, which are apparently trivial at first,
almost invariably develop into chronic eczema
II neglected
There is but one treatment that physicians
are unanimous in recommending for scald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
A Queer berlin Custom.

One Of the queerest New Years Gus
toms Is the unwritten privilege Of the
Berlin rabble to smash any silk hat
that appears In Berlin's streets on
New Years day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
A Modern Instance.

"Hear about that American young
woman paying $1,000,000 for clga-
rette holderT
"Get outr'
"Fact. | believe It also had title or
something. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

1t Is not what be has, nor even what
he does which expresses directly the
worth OF a man, but what he il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

For Rent-Two good living rooms in
the Meloche Block. Inquire of w. +
Hetherington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

The reason most people are poor Is
because they spend their money before
til Y get IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19

women stand ready to vouch for the merits
of DIR. Chase's Ointment. II has brought
about some of the most marvellous cures ever
recorded. In justice to yourself and family.
you cannot do without it in your home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Ms. ]. II. Grant, no Joseph Campan ave.

Mr.. J. II. Grant, 7r6 Joseph Campan ave-
nue. Detroit. Mich. writes:
For three years / have been troubled by
an intense itching on my body. So terrible
was il at times that / could get no rest night
Or day. tried all kinds of ointments and
blood purifiers. but could get no relief. Mr..
III. A. Nicolai Of 37o Division street recon-
mended DIR. Chase's Ointment. A few
applications stopped the itching and have
Ielt nothing since"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
REPORT or THE CONDITION
-oFTHE
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

at Beding, Michigan, at the close of business
Dec. 10Th 1901, as called for by the Commits
sioner Of the Banking Department.
RFsoURCES
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
Or LOCAL INTEREST!
Some People We Know and w e
Will Profit by Hearing
About Them.

This is purely local event.
1t took place in Belding.
Not in Buffalo or New York.
You are asked TO investigate it.
ASKED to believe a citizens word.
To coufrm a-citizen 5 statement.
ANY article that is endorsed at home
That obtains resident advocates.
is more worthy of confidence
That a far off, foreign article.
Testified TO by unknown people.
Mr. A. A. Stevens butcher. living on Front
Street says: II have had ore or less trouble
with my kidneys for fifteen years. / am salts
fed IL was caused from heavy lifting and hard
worn during this time had some very severe
attacks often being so | could not stop or
straighten up TO my fuli height. ana | wept
arounu IN stopped position. | was having
quite severe attack this summer when | no
tced Doun's Kidney Pills al ertised and high
~ recommended by responsible PEG le. lmado
up my mind TO give them trial and got q box
al Connell Bros drug store / had not taken
all OF the box when the pains had MI gone and
1 was cured,of the attack completely haven't
felt the trst symptoms OF its return, ana II 1
everdo, shall certainly resort 10 the use OF
Doan's Kidney Pnls."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
FOSTER MILBURN co

Buffalo, NJ Y sole agents for the U 5
Remember the name, DOAN'S, and
take no substitute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-12-19
NEW YEARS IN CANADA.
Interesting Customs of the Day
Among Canadians,

EW YEARS is the one day Of
the year when every French
Canadian woman is supposed
10 he M home to receive visit
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
SHARK AND WHALE FIGHT.
Portland Harbor Residents Witness . Fierce Marine Battle, But
 Miss the Finish

Early the other morning the resi- dents of Long Island and of Evergreen Landing, Peaks island, Portland, Me-, witnessed marine battle such as was never before seen in Portland harbor. A thrasher shark about 15 feet long and small whale got into an argu- ment and swam in through Hussey sound. When the two big fish were be- tween the two islands the contest be- gan, and from the spectators point of view the shark had the better of it. The shark would throw himself from six to eight feet out of water, coming down with such force that the spray would be thrown 20 feet into the air, and the back of the whale would ap- pear and the water would be lashed to foam for a short time, after which the contestants would apparently take a rest, only to come back in few min- utes for another round.
 The battle lasted for half an hour and drew large crowd to the shore. Both fish later swam out to sea.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
r.n.f for vflIare.

In the Pyrenees mountains the brown bear, which is as commonly found there as it is in the Rocky noun xains of our cosntry. is looked upon with feeling akin to worship When a hunter kills a bear he has done a very great thing indeed. He sends word to all his friends and they assem- ble to celebrate the occasion All the village turns out to greet the return ing huntsman and lend a hand at the stout pole on which bruin Is carried. When the town is reached the bear is united and set upright on q cart with a stick between it's paws and pipe in its mouth and hat upon it's head. Then procession is formed, led by xhe hunters, and the bear is conFeyed GO the town hall to the strains of an old bear ballad sung by the crowd. There toasts are drunk and then the folk get to business. The bear ia weighed, skinned and cut-up into DOT fions, which are shared among the peasants, who think bear ham the 5,rimest of food-and, indeed, there is svery reason why it should be.-Chi- cago Chronicle
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
MOSQUITOES, FOE AT WORK.
New York Health officer Begins His War on the Insects on Staten
 Island

The first battle in the war which is to be wagcd against the mosquitoes of Staten Island was fought the oth- CT day by Dr. Doty, health officer of the port. The Standard Oil company had placed as much crude oil at Dr. Doty's disposal as he might find it necessary to use. His wagon carried a tank containing ten barrels, or 500 gallons, of oil Above this was a cylinder containing compressed air at a pressure of 2.OOO pounds to the square inch, which was used to force the oil through the hose attached to the tank and into the sprayer.
 The sprayer is designed to sink about foot and a half below the sur face of the water. It is built like a wooden raft, and beneath is grid iron of iron piping in which small holes have been drilled. The oil is forced by q pressure of about 30 pounds. into the sprayer under the water, to the top of which it rises in thick, black, greasy mass.
 Dr. Doty's investigations have shown him that the larvae is depos- ited about six inches below the sur face. When the ''wigglers" come out of the eggs they rise to the surface from time to time to breathes The object of forcing the oil under the surface is to destroy the eggs. Dr. Doty said tha test was eminently sue cessful.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
x RAYS TO BE STUDIED.
Roentgen Society VIII Hold Ita Sec ond Annual Meeting in
 RuffnIo


 The second regular session of tho Roentgen society of the United States will take place in Buffalo, N. r., Sep- tember 10 and Il, at the University of Buffalo. This society was founded March 26, 1900, at St. Louis, Mo. and has now over 500 members in the United States and Canada, with many corresponding members in England. Germany, France, Austria, Russia and also India
 The object of this society is the ad- vancement of the knowledge of prac- tical X-ray work and allied arts and sciences; the promotion of this branch of surgery and medical sci ence; systematical original research; the uniformity of support to the in- ventive talent and promotion of har- mony and fraternity in the profess sions devoted to this science; the pro- tection of the interest of the mem bers and the promotion of all meas ures adapted to the practical appli- cation of the X-ray for the benefit of the community and physical improve ment of man.
 At the first meeting of this society it was found beyond doubt that the X-rays are the greatest and most cer- tain diagnostic assistant ever offered to the profession, but require tech nical knowledge for proper applica- tion of the same. Secondly, the K rays have remedial properties in some diseases. These facts were demon strated at the first meeting and will receive proper attention in September at the Buffalo meeting, especially through the reports of the different committees named for this purpose The range of usefulness which the K ray has reached will be emphaticallY brought out at the coming meeting. Out of the many thousands of slSia- graphs taken in this country since this discovery by Roentgen, selec- tion will be made and the best ex- hibited
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
Made we'll by snake Bite.

Patrick Smith, charcoal burner of Wet Woods, Kentucky, has been cured of malarial fever by the bite of spread ing viper, one of the most poisonous snakes known. Smith is about35 years old, and was born and reared in Wet Woods as charcoal burner. He occu- pies small cabin in the woods. On one side is a stagnant pond and the fever breeding morass extends some distance.
 About three months ago h. was talk en down with a severe attack of ma- larial chills and fever. Ever since then he has been fighting the inroads of the disease. On Friday the viper crawled into Smiths room and bit him while he was sleeping on the floor. In less than 24 hours the mans fever subsided and he is now we'll.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
DOMESTIC SUGGESTIONS.

Watermelons or muskmelons that are not very sweet may be utilized in Salad with mayonnaise or French dressing in which lemon juice is used fn place of vinegar.
 Spanish sweet peppers and onions added to beef and potato hash give va riety to the dish. Serve on slices of toast, with a poached egg on top of each.
 Buy good coffee and learn to make good coffee One cup of steaming hot, strong, golden coffee with cream win do more to put your guests in good humor for a day than the most elab- crate breakfast with poor coffee.
 The lacquered brass knobs and trim mings used on furniture are best cleaned with a soft cloth wet in all cohol All unlacquered brasses should be first washed in warm soapsuds and then rubbed with salt and vinegar ap- piled with a flannel cloth
 When ink is spilled on the carpet sop up as much as possible with blot ting paper Then apply milk with a bit of rag, changing the milk when dirty. When the ink has been re- moved wash with ammonia and water and then the stain will vanish.
 Summer squash at the best is so wa fery that it is better to steam than boil it. If young and tender, wash and cut it into quarters without skinning or removing the seeds. When it is done rub it through a colander or sieve and season with butter, salt and pepper
 If you want your silk skirts to re- tain their freshness, sew loops under the founces and hang them upside down when not in use. Hanging in this way in the opposite direction to that in which they are worn freshens and makes them stand out and take new lease of life
 Every day after the monday meal take quiet hour to study refrigerator 1eft-overs and their possibilities and plan the menus for the next day. Do not leave your thinking of what sup plies are required till you arrive at che market, and never allow groceries Go run out Replenish before the last spoonful is shaken from the bottom of the jar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
BUNKER HILL NOTES.

Jack Moran, who was injured in a peculiar manner few days ago while engaged ill a ball game, is able to be out, but his injury is painful. Moran is suffering with a broken col larbone as the result of another player running intos him.
 Joseph Lewis has sold out his milk route to Norman J. Rose.
 Morningside suffered considerably by the recent storm, more so than any other section in this vicinity. On the left hand side of the hill the streets and gutters were completely demolish- ed. A force of workmen is now en- gagged in repairing the damage and will soon have everything in good shape again.
 The Wells tube, factory resumed operations this morning after brief shutdown Most of the employees have been enjoying their vacations out of town.
 James Coer has returned with his family from an enjoyable outing at the seashore.
 The new addition on the Bunker i'll chapel is nearing completion. The clustering is finished and it will be ready for occupancy before the. cold weather Services will be conducted in the new addition.
 The work on the schoolhouse will cost the sum of $1,6S1. Besides build ing the two rooms on there will be some repairing and the two former rooms will be made with one large room, which will make three large rooms in all. There will be principal and two under teachers employed, one of whom will be Miss Marion Day.
 Mrs Wives and her daughter, Gena- vieve. have returned from Walnut Beach.
 Mrs Harrison Atwood and her daughter, Cassie have returned from two weeks outing at Block Island
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-22
GOSSIP AMONG WOMEN.

Mile. Chavan, the first woman ad. mitted to the French bar, has already sn her brief career had charge of three cases, and won them all.
 Hon. Mrs. Arthur Bertrand Russell has headed movement to raise funds for the establishment of a chair of temperance in London university, as a set-off to the brewing professorship at Birmingham university.
 The trustees of the Chantry be- quest have for the first time bought a picture painted by woman. It is -Lord Dundonald's Dash Upon Lady smith," by Miss Kemp-Welch, a very remarkable picture in this years Acad- emy exhibition in London.
 Ida May Jackson, assistant Sunday editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel, of Milwaukee, has been appointed by Gov. La Toilette under a new law of Wis consin, woman factory inspector, and will be the first woman in the state to take up official work of this kind.
 Only two women in the United States may use the mails without paying for the privilege. These two are widows of former presidents, Mrs. Julia Dent Grant and Mrs. Lucretia A. Garfield. Mrs. Garfield has enjoyed the privilege since 1881 and Mrs. Grant since 1886.
 Marie Antoinette had rather Rom an than German face. Her nose was of the Roman type, her cheek bones were high and prominent, her chin was strong. Ske was dull in conver- sation, and it was once said of her that had she lived in private station she would never have attracted the least attention