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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
AfoN-MosELEY.

WeatheTarm and raining.
Warren brd and wife went to
Egypt Moray.
Mrs. Orr Trumbull is no worse
from whoolng cough.
Peter Esrly and Mrs. Daviscalled
on Mrs otiNhite Thursday.
John and Hnt Vandenbrock took in
the excursiq to Detroit Sunday
Misses Ale and Pauline Feutz Wis
tied Miss Eta Chapman Sunday.
Mr. McGarity commenced building
John Byrne'n new barn this week.
Mrs. Otis White and grandchildren
visited at Jaies Gahan's Sunday.
Decorating graves in the Alton
cemetery wa'quite well observed.
John Malona lost a COW, bloated
from clover. Two others came near
dying.
Mr.. Freidlythe Alton miller, has
the rolls nerly ready for wheat
grinding.
Mrs. l.. Nj. Carl called on Miss Biloxi
at her school nd Mrs Otis White,
Thursday.
Pat Bresnean is putting up a wire
fence around lis woods at the Talbert
school house.
Mrs. VIM. AID Dell Condor went TO
Parnell and decorated their father
and mothers graves.
Nelson Lewis died June 2d. He was
at Lowell and Mosley Sunday. No
particulars of funeral
Miss Biloxi, teacher of the Alton
schools, enjoyed the Decoration holi-
day at her home in Grand Rapids.
James Mccarthy of Moseley lin
ished Frank McGarry's barn last week
and the young people enjoyed dance
in it Friday night.
Visitors at George Barnes Sunday
were Miss Lenah Gahan, Dan Nugent,
George Kellogg and wife, Misses
Ethel and ode Smith of Belding.
Mrs. Nj. "A. Godfrey and son Leland,
took dinner with Dorus Church and
wife and called on Mrs. Orrin Trum-
bull on their way home Decoration
day.
Rent Vandenbrock lost a valuable
COW last Thursday. She slid into a
deep ditch he had dug for water pipes
to his barn, and died before they
could get her out; she was wedged in
so tightly.
Potatoes are selling at Moseley for
40c per bushel. They are % cent and
81 potatoes that farmers held for
higher prices and now are in luck.
One man told me he was one of the
lucky ones with 300 bushels to sell. He
said it was a good time to sell potatoes
when every buyer wanted to buy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

81 saw Venice once under unusual
circumstances" said a traveller. AT
the time OF which ! speak that sunny,
smiling land was wrapped I'm snow.
Our folks were a bit surprised, but the
natives were amazed TO the real We
netians snow is a thing they do not
know how to deal with Many persons
remain mn day in bed indulging I'm hot
drinks and pass their time in doing
nothing. The children. to their extreme
satisfaction. are not sent TO school. as
the streets and squares are covered
with snow. Those courageous persons
who venture abroad only walk at the
slowest pace. TO cross bridge is con
sldurcd hazardous. II not foolhardy. St
Marks square is entirely deserted
Even the pigeons are invisible"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
strong Even In Death.

A ycw tree almost destitute of branch
es or bark grows abundantly in the
Caucasus 20 IA height Of from fifty to
sixty feet and il diameter of a little
OVER two feet II grows slowly, but its
timber is almost indestructible except
by Gre II is considered superior In
durability appearance and toughness
to mahogany, which ii otherwise some
what resembles IN some large forests
Of this trce.it is very difficult to distin-
gutsh the live trees from the dead ones
Tire latter being very numerous and
said 10 stand for 100 years after death
without exhibiting decay.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
VERGENNES STATION.

Rain, rain; nothing but rain.
Eva Andrews has a new wheel.
Cleaner meeting Saturday evening,
June Z.
New goods arriving every week at
the hardware store.
The special meeting of X. O. 7 NJ.
took in two new members.
Mrs. John White of Lowell spent
Decoration day with relatives here.
l.. O. T. NJ. meeting Wednesday af-
ternoon, June IL, at O'clock sharp.
Miss Rhoda Dickens of Keene Wis
tied relatives and friends here last
week.
The l.. Q. T. NJ. dance was fairly
attended. The receipts of the even
ing we're nearly $500.
Mrs. Electa Mosher's cellar wall
caved in and Mr.. Rogers OF Lowell
built a new one last week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Mosher were riding
out several days last week through
the kindness of Mr. Rogers.
Roy Ford attended the exercises
Decoration day at Lowell and then
visited his aunt, Mrs. VIM. Andrews,
at Alto the remainder of the week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
NORTH ORLEANS.

Mr.. Whitney and son are digging a
ditch from Browns hill east to the
creek.
Quarterly meeting will be held at
Chittle school house next Saturday
and Sunday.
Work is in progress for new bridge
east of A. Browns, which has been in
bad shape for a long time. The stone
and sand are already there.
Last Friday about noon Mr.. Broth
ers house took fire and burned to the
ground. They did not save anything
to speak Of They are staying with
their daughter, Mrs VIM. Wheeler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
saved From an Awful Fate.

Every body SAID that had consump
ton, ;" writes Ms A. Nj. Shields, of
Chambersburg, Pa II was so low az
ter six months of severe sickness.
caused by Hay Fever and Asthma, that
few thought | could get well, but
learned Of the marvellous merit of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, used it, and was completely
cured For desperate throat and
lung diseases it is the safest cure in
the world, and is iufallible for Coughs,
Colds and Bronchial Affections. Qua
ranteed bottles soc and $l.00 at Con-
nell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
ANON-KE ZEN T..
Joe Bessie is gaining slowly

Joe Bessie is gaining slowly
Sarah Airs is in very poor health.
Miss Ora Scott is working in Bel
ding.
Aunt Jane Abbott is failing quite
rapidly.
To Mr.. and Mrs. George Hotchkiss,
June |, son.
Mrs. Samuel Stong is visiting her
son at Saginaw.
The l.. A. 5. will meet with Mrs. G..
A. Lee Wednesday afternoon.
Truman Pratt and Robt. Sparks are
improvingthe looks of their residences
with coat of paint.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ley Henry died Saturday morning,
funeral was held Sunday at the house
at o'clock. Age II days.
The social held at Frank Hunters
last Thursday evening was a success
in every way clearing 81 the pro-
ceeds to buy books for a library.
There will be an apron and hand
kerchief sale at VIM. Sparks Satur-
day afternoon and evening for the
benefit of the Marble cemetery, ice
cream and cake served An invita-
ton to all
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

How many people know that the
monument that Iaban and Jacob set
MP near the borders Of Canaan and
called "Mizpah." or lookout. was
erected In suspicion rather than love?
The literal meaning was this: 'The
Lord watCh between thee and me
when we are absent one from the 9th
en-. and see that you are MT up to some
new trick rs soon rs my hack is turn
eel j"
SO when il is inscribed in an engage
<meAt ring il might mean. The Lord
watch and see That you do not fiirt
when we are absent one from the 9th
er
Those who use the text are some
times wiser than they know.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
BARTONNILLE.

Miss Chloea Douglas spent last sun
day with her parents.
Clark Thornton visited his daughter
Mrs. Chas. Holiday. last week.
Several from this place attended
Decoration exercises at Smyrna.
Mrs. Henry Warner and daughter
Alta visited at Fred Richmond's last
Sunday.
Mrs. Sam Davis left here for Evart
last Tuesday, being called there by
the illness of her father.
Gordie Tower visited his father B.
+. Tower part of last week, while or
his way TO Idaho from Washington
ID G.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
charnctcr.

There Is something magnetic about
strength OF character. II not only at
tracts admiration. but demands respect
from all classes Those who are wise
and just praise II. the old bless IL. and
the young admire IL There are some
who lack that soiidily aud lirmness Of
purpose upon which moral strength is
based. but know full well its worth.
and partly 20 excuse themselves for not
having II aud partly in milking vain
attempt 10 east reflections on those who
possess IT they call II pride and lofti-
ness
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
rltIsInn 81 Labor.

Helene How long did you stay il
Tails On your trip to France?
Emma Oh, a wees altogether.
Behne Hui surely you could not take
in everything ia such short time!
Emma Bnt We did. all the same
Y3u see. there were three OF MS Nam
MA took In the picture galleries. | stud
led the shops and things and papa ex
amined The local color in the cafes
Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
GRATTAN.

June is giving us almost a flood
Roads in terrible condition.
Brose A. Weeks late of New York
city is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. j. |. Weekes has gone to Free.
town, Ind, to join her husband there
for two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Weeks of Grand
Rapids have returned home after a
pleasant four days visit.
The smallpox scare at Grattan Cen
tire is fast vanishing, the danger per-
iod is nearly past and all is well; no
new cases.
Miss Myrtle Weekes closes her
school in the Brownell district west of
Rockford this week Miss Bessie
Clark has been engaged for the fall
term there after teaching a successful
winter and spring term in the Lessi-
ter district.
We have lately been favored" with
a new Hello man" in the country.
The form of man wearing a soft hat
appears at some window about mid
night, strikes match or more, calls
Hello" and then disappears, especi
ally if the faithful watch dog takes
after him. No one frightened yet.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Essie Joice and G. j.
Ladner, June 9. Mr.. and Mrs. + f
Lessiter entertained this young
couple also company of their young
friends, the occasion being 'shower"
of sociability no doubt TO be followed
by the customary kitchen, linen or
other showers i'm view of the new
home.
We greatly regret that Miss Edna
Hall is not improving at present,
June 3, as she has been the past few
days. June ?. DR.. Morris visited her
early in the day, and was again called
later, near evening, and is again
there this morning Were it not for
the telephone and kind friends we
would be unable to learn Edna's daily
condition, which all hope may soon
improve.
Mr.. T.. Welch of South Grattan de-
parted this life, after a few days of
severe suffering from pneumonia May
30, leaving an aged wife with six or
seven children, also a number of
grandchildren, three of whom lived
he 4
services were held at the Grattan
Catholic church June !, with large at
tendance. How swiftly our now few
pioneers are passing from their la
bors to their reward
The memorial services held at Ash
ley cemetery May 80 will long be re-
membered by the large throng of in
terested citizens in attendance. AS
reported to your scribe who was abb
sent from sickness, the program was
as follows: Prayer and address of well
come by Rev T.. Platt, singing led
by Prof. Fred Cornell, now of Belding,
recitations alternately by the Ashley
and Cooley schools, after which the
graves were decorated by the pupils
who marched in order to perform this
pleasing act of loving remembrance
of the seven valiant soldiers of the
civil war who here "sleep we'll" and
many, many soldiers of the cross"
worthy pioneers who worked early
and late to make the wilderness bios
som as the rose Thirty-one baskets
of flowers were contributed, so we
may know their life work is appre-
ciated, and that the rose of love yet
tenderly blossoms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
A FATAL MISTAKE
Is often Made by the wiscst of BeIding
People.

Is often Made by the wiscst of BeIding
People.
It's fatal mistake to neglect back
ache Backachc is the first symptom
OF kidney ills.
Serious complications follow oan's
Kidney Pills cure them promptly.
Don't delay until too lBte-Until 1t
becomes diabetes-Bright's disease.
Read what Belding citizen says:
Vet. Hiram MINER Of North Bridge
Street says: when in the army
first felt the effects OF kidney trouble.
A lot Of us taken prisoners in Tennes-
see were placed in cars and compelled
to stand for twenty-four hours. Di-
rectly after this felt dull heavy bear
ing down pains across my back and a
weight over each kidney. ] have had
attacks of and on ever since After
being In a stopped position for short
time IL was only with great difficulty
that / could get Strengthened up again.
| was suffering quite badly with my
back last spring when my son-in-law
advised me 90 try Doan's Kidney Pills,
saying that they we're the only thing
he could get to help him, ] went d.
rectly over to Connell Bros drug
store, procured a box, took them as
directed and they did all that was
claimed for lhem. They stopped the
attack In a comparatively short time
Should I ever have another ] now
know what TO DO.
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo
N Y sole agents for the United States
4 Remember the name, DOAN'S, and
take no substitute.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
yiruIent Cancer Cnrea.

Startling proof Of "a wonderful adj
vance in medicine is given by druggi'
g w Roberts OF llliz lbelh, w v.
An old man there had long suffered
with what good doctors called iucu
able cancer. They believed his ease
hopeless till he used Electric Bitter :
and applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
which treatment completely cured
him. When Electric Bitters are us
TO eXpel bilious, kidney and microbe
poisons at the same time this salvo
exerts its matchless healing power,
blood diseases, skin eruptions ulcers
and sores vanish. Bitters Soc, Salve
25c at Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
SMYRNA.

Joel Cook spent Friday at Ashley.
G. ". Joslin spent Sunday in Lake
view.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Purdy and daugh-
ter, of Orleans were Decoration day
visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Hoppough OF
Woods Corners were in town Decor
alton day.
Maurice Kinds and family of Da-
kota have returned TO Michigan and
expect to locate here as he has sold
out all his possessions there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

Spring fever is another nfm for
biliousness II is more serious than
most people think A torpid liver
and inactive bowels mean poisoned
system. If neglected, serious illness
may follow such symptoms. Dewitt
Little Early Risers remove all danger
by stimulating the liver, opening the
bowels. and cleansing the system OF
impurities. Safe pills. Never grippe,
81 have taken DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for torpid liver every spring for
years" writes Il, M. Everly, Mounds
Vile, W. Va. They do me more good
than nything | have ever tried" w.
[. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
QUINN birdie.

She mfter the service You dreadful
fcllowl Why dld you smile during the
pGcrtoryf
lie roeldn't help it. There was
Miss Aa1p Pose singing Had the
wings ~ dove The mental picture
81 200 pnuu'pr irving to hy with n
q. Il of for inch wings was too much
no
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

Cant be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bittcrs makes
pure blood Tones aud iovigorates
the whole system.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

No good health unless the kidneys
are sound. Foley's Kidney Cure makes
the Kidneys right.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
Leads Them All.

zone Minute Cough Cure beats all
other medicines | ever tried for coughs
colds Group, and throat and lung
troubles" says ID Scott Currin or
Loganton, Pa. One Minute Cough
Cure is the only absolutely safe cough
Mothers every where testify TO the
good il has done their little ones.
Group Is so sudden in its attacks that
the doctor often arrives too late. 1t
yields az once 10 One Minute Cough
Cure Pleasant 10 take. Children like
IL. Sure cure for grip, bronchitis,
coughs. w, /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

Wisdom is not found with those who
dwell at their case; rather Nature)
where she adds brain, adds difficulty
Emerson,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05

Mrs. Frank Mason is sole agent in
this city for Or. Shackelton's lnhalor
and lnhalcnt, which has been i'm
proved. VIII call at residence and
give a free trial treatment, or at her
residence. Mrs. Mason also handles
Kleans-all in bulk and the famous
Snyder extracts and perfumes. If
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-06-05
Spring Fewer.

The party who won't forgive is til,
one who il ALWAYS in The wrong.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-12-26
THREE SOLDIERS.

Three soldiers went at cur lands be-
hest, to fight for the girls that their
hearts loved best, and over his heart
as irregular fixture, each fellow carried
his dear girls picture. y would stake
my soul'' SAID one tmanssat night, my
love is as true as the angles bright
',And minen said the second 'shas
sworn by all, she'll die nunifIchancae
to fall" 'sAnd mine" cried q third as
he took a part, NOV stays at home
with a broken heart." They all three
swore they were pearl Of pearls, and
brought out the pictures Of these true
girls. What made 'em swear az they
turned away, what made them think
twas Il cold, cold day? Ajax and alas
'twas a burning shame, the dear girls
pictures were all the same.-Ex.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-12-26
FREDERICK ITEMS.
(From She Free Press.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. q. Vaughan, of
Oneota, LOST a baby boy on Monday
that was born the day before.
The wind changed to the north
Tuesday evening and blew like a gale
for several hours, making the first
snow drifts Of the winter. M. v.
Re'ding and daughter lost their way
west Of town and wandered about the
prairie until they struck a road that
brought them back to town where
they remained o CT night. Miss Rcd
ding's black seal-skin muff and drab
felt hat were blown from the sled and
lost.
Mrs. Solomon West died at her
home in Savo township on Saturday.
Dec. goth. theresult Of a complication
of consumptionand the resulting weak
nessfrom smallpox and childbirth afew
weeks before her death. The funeral
was held on Wednesday and the re-
mains were laid to restinth cemetary
|by the north churh in Savo. Mrs.
VESTS health had been failing for a
year past and medical treatment fail
ed to stop the disease that was sap
ping her life away.
About s;xty-fye Of their friends
met at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Tubbs in Allison town
ship last Thursday evening to cele-
brate their retirement and the
accession Of w. B. Noyes to the man
agement of the Tubbs ranch. Between
gaming, dancing aud eating, a pleas
ant evening was spent. MI. ana Mrs
Tubbs will continue to live on theil
homestead while n. B. Moves ano
family, who arrived from AnoKa'
MINI on Wednesday OF last week
viii take charge Of livestock ana GARY
business.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-12-26
BATH.

Mrs. Bradley went to Minneapolis
for a visit.
o. A. Boynton went toClark county
for Christmas.
There is to be a dance at Doc. steel's
on Friday evening.
The NJ. ". A. will give a dance and
supper New Years eve.
MIR. George Hickman is spending
his vacation with Mrs. Hickman.
Prof. Kirkpatrick went to Indiana
to spend Christmas with his folks.
R. K. Burton has returned from
England where he has been for an
extended visit.
Miss Mckinley went to Minnesota
last Saturday 1t is rumored she will
take a Knapp.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-12-26
MURRAY.

G. M. Stone made a business trip to.
Aberdeen Friday.
Len and Fred Walker have recently
purchased them a new buggy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Walker have
moved into their new house.
O. d. Harmon made a flying trip to
Aberdeen n day last week.
Miss Elsie Walker is enjoying a one
weeks vacation from her school out
near Leola.
Some from this neighborhood at
tended the club dance at Leoll last
Friday night.
Mrs. Lovelace of Wesport spent
Thursday evening with her brother
in this vicinity.
The dance at Aug. Kriers last We'd
nesday night was attended by many
and all report a pleasant. time.
Mrs. Hubert Doll and two daugh-
tiers, Amy and lilly. have gone to
Wisconsin for a visit with relatives,
Quite a snow storm the past few
days. 1t begins to look as if "Old
Santa" could use his sleigh after all
this Christmas.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1902-12-26
s1oUdHToN.

The new feed mill in connection
with the creamery is kept pretty busy.
Alex Mitchell. is preparing several
car loads OF. sheep for tile. holiday,
market in Chicago. Well:-fed sheep
away up. . ].
The wedding forwhich the license
taken OUT few days ago, has not
taken place, objections being raised
EElhy the young woman.
There was, an, entertainment, by the
Escholarsspf the Houghton' school on
Christmas v under the supervision
Of Miss Welty, the teacher.
: Roy Sanderson came up OF Monday
to get his household goods together.tp
ship them toA Mansfield where Mrs.
Sanderson nee Cornwall. lis teaching
school. : -: '* 80;
sleighing is pretty goed ::but not 50 d
good that the s sleigh. Withhold together.
if the driver has got!to5 much liquid.
refresbment aboard .af.eRaa visit to,
Aberdeen. So, = y tE +, s:sis - =
Mr.rAlt has. opened School Ia: the
Paddock district, Shelby, and the
school in the Cole district. Lansing.
l1as just opened with Mrs. ii. f. Bart
lett IS teacher.
oniac:eouihitt: OF the storm i 4 4 the iis' p 5;as Z :
ger brain Tuesday night CAME no
farther north than Columbia. keeping
a number Of passengers for the north
sidetracked,, and us. without::Giur mail.
The.new Congregational church at
Houghton. was .dedicated.on the even
ing: Of the 18th. The sermon was
preached by Rev. Thrall of Huron
after which abox social was held in
the Woodman hall, the proceeds, some
forty dollars, going to finish liquida-
ting the debt on the church. The
amount raised by subscription after
the sermon was 800 which together
with with $500 donated by the church
building society, leaves the church
clear. The building, lot, etc. has
cost about 5000. The church is nicely
furnished. Rev. j. L. Jones has been
interchangeable in his efforts to place us
where we now stand. Church services
will be held every Wednesday evening
during the winter instead Of on Sun.
day.