davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
startling, But True.

III every one knew what grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills is,
writes d. II. Turner, Dempseytown,
Pa you'd sell all you have In day.
Two weeks use has made new man OF
me- Infallible for constipation, stom-
ach aud liver troubles. 25c at Cornell
Bros. drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

No matter how long you have had tbs
cough; If IL hasn't already developed
into con umption. DR.. Woods Norway
Pine Syrup will cure IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
Physicians Prescribe IL

Many broad minded physicians pre-
scribe Foley's Honey and Tar, as they
have never found so safe and reliable a
remedy for throat and lung troubles as
this great remedy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

Don't forget the Fisk Jubilee Sing
ers at the Congregational church,
Friday night. Their songs are full of
melody and the entertainment will be
very pleasing. 1t will be rare treat
and the church should be filled to the
doors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

Great bargains in Cardigan jack
cts, sweaters, etc, at the j. 7.
Webber reduction sale at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
MUSIC TEACHING.

MISS CORA HOPPOUGH 49, Teacher of
vi piano and harmony. Date for Belding
all day Thursday and Friday forenoon OF
each week. Studio at w. /. Benedict's resi-
dence, Bridge street ola
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

$1,000 worsted overcoats, in small
sizes, reduced to $500 at the j. T.
Webber reduction sale at Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

800 children's suits ages 3 to 8,
reduced to $500, at the j. T. Web
Der reduction sale, Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

A CHICAGO MAN has invented a device
"a that makes good fourinhand necxties
from ribbons or pieces Of silk etc., without
sewing. Anybody can operate il and have a
bran new tie every day. They are sent prc
paid for Is cts. THE ELITE TIE MAKER
S25 n. Clark st. Chicago, ILL.,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

$500 overcoats red to $685.
at the ]. T. Webber reduction sale,
Ionia. Ask for trading stamps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
THE BANNER LINERS
WANTED HELP.

r AIDES WANTED 10 work on sofa pillows.
IL Materials furnished, steady work guar
anteed, experience unnecessary. Send
stamped envelope TO Miss MCGEE, Needle
work Dept, Ideal Co., Chicago. I'D
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

I .OST-Small wallet with Peoples Savings
IL Bank inscribed on, containing small
change and rings valuable to owner. FINDER
please leave at the office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

CLEAR WHITE OAK WANTED-We
~ want some clear white oak lumber, one
inch and one and one-half inch. Wilson a.
Sinclair
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
LOST AND FOUND.

i .OST-1 gold band ring and l set ring, 2
IL weeks ago. Finder please leave at Ban
ner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
FOR SALE.

WORK TEAM FOR SALE-Good work
w team. weight $500 pounds for sale
Inquire of NJ. j. Domorest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20

pEACH FARM FOR SALE-lS5O trees. Of
l. which $50 are 5-year olds, and a good
crop OF peaches now ON the trexs. The yari
ETY. OF the peaches are, 300 Elbcrtas. 100
Chilies, 100 Barnards, 100 Shocks. so New
Prolific. 100 Early Michigans. The farm
contains 40 acres OF land, acres timber
The farm will pay for itself In four years from
the peach crop alone, This is no fake, but
good Opportunity for a profitable Investment
Enquire Chas. Brown, Real Estate, Belding
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE--I offer my
III house and lot for sale at very low H.
CURE. situated on the North Side near the fac
tories making il very desirable location
House in excellent repair now is the time to
get home. Address Chas. A. Krum, 2O4
Dale ave-, Grand Rapids, Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-11-20
Lots Of
Eggs

Your hens will
commence to lay
early if kept warm
and fed Pratt's Poul-
try Food. Many of
the largest raisers of
poultry around here
feed it. 2 pounds,
25c.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Mareoni's New Plans.

New York. Jan. 1i.-Signor Marconi.
inventor OF the wireless ,clcgrapby.
has arrived from Canada. where he
has been the guest OF the Dominion
government. Tonight he was the
guest OF honor Mt the annual banquet
OF the American Institute OF Electrical
Engineers. Wednesday he will sail
for Europe.
Signor Marconi described his recent
experiments in wireless telcgraphy be-
tween New Foundland and Cornwall.
England. and said that the test letters
were received according TO prcar-
ranged plans, both us TO number and
speed.
AS soon rs I reach the other SIDE"
he said. II shall start TO work TO get
stations In readiness for the transmits.
sion OF messages. commercial and 9TH
erwisc. across the Atlantic. There win
be two stations on each side. those In
Europe being located at Cornwall and
Belgium. Those on the American side
will be Mt Nova Scotin and Cape Cod.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
seriou. Railroad Wreck.

Wichita. Kans.. Jan. IA freight
train running twenty miles an hour ON
the okccnc. Oklahoma. branch OF the
Rock Island road. crashed Into n work
train standing ON n sldin. at okccnc.
mt q o'clock this morning and killed
Bridge Foreman II. X. Hear OF this
city and Carpenter A. l.. Colby OF Gal
va. Kansas. The men In the work car
were still asleep and were buried un-
der the debris. which caught iirc afd
threatened TO roast every one OF them.
The crew Of the freight train and some
citizens by hcreulcan efforts saved
them.
The injured are Brakeman Frank
Hoop. Foreman James Casey and En-
ginccr John Ycaton OF the freight train.
and four men ON the work train named
Mitchell. Jackson. Burk and Potter.
Mona Is injur,d fatally.
The cause OF the accident was tho
malicious breaking OF n switch lock
and the throwing OF the switch by
some unknown person.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
wh., nr.as. Are w-.r,as.

More favored than the diamond aun-
burst. the traditional gift of the bride
groom to the bride. In n heart-shapcd
trinkct 80 large as the purse permits.
set with the gems preferred by tho
bride. The bijou In worn on short
chain close under the chin. nt the end
Of 4 ions chain or pendant from
brooch.
White furry felt and black velvet
hats lead In popularity with brides
maids. Whichever color is chosen.
long Amazon piumes arc used for
trimming. the more pio'oHaiiy. the
better. Black velvet. with Ion. baby
blue piumcs. was the color plan for
the cavalier hat of one maid of honor.
Her gown yas of blue brocadcd satin.
made In Louis XVI. style.
The mode OF limiting brides at
tcndants to one maid makes tho mat
ter OF choosing n costume for her
far lcns troublesome. She has only
the brides taste. har own taste and
purse TO consult
One autumn maid of honor. whose
gown was OF white siaec silk. carried
for her flowers white chrysanthcmums.
ablarc with autumn foliage. Roses
and heather are n popular floral COM
bination for the BRIGGS bouquet.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
POOL ROOM HELD UP.
Enterprisino Kansas. City Men Gather
In $1,000.

Kansas City. Mo-. Jan. 1.-Two
young men OF slight build. with hand
kcrchIefs tied across the lower portion
OF their faces, entered Harry B.
Chicks pool rooms Mt o0I Baltimore
avenue. n block in the center OF the
city. at o'clock tonight, and. with
drawn rcvolvers. commanding the pro
prictor. cashier and three other en-
pioycs who were in the place. to lie
down on the floor. secured between
1900 and $500 and escaped.
a third man, supposed to he n con.
fcicratc. but not masked. guarded the
entrance while the robbery was COM
mittcj. Jimmy Driscoll. an cmployc
who did not readily comply with the
command to lie down, received n
heavy blow on the head with revol-
yer from one of the robbers. Driscolrs
skull was fractured. Dr. ]. A. Frame,
the cashier also received n slight blow
ON the head.
a better time for the robbery could
not have been chosen. The manager
and his assistants were counting the
money that had been received during
the day. and MS betting on the last
races of the day ceases Mt about 6:3o
p. m, only the employees remained.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
BOGUS Western Drafts.

Boston, Jan. 1I.-By the announce
ment OF a Boston bank II appears that
some person is industriously flooding
several western states with bad drafts
of S25 each drawn on n fictitious con-
cern. the New England Directory Com.
pany OF Boston. A score of these drafts
have already been received from La
Juntn. Ouray, Montrosc, Castle Rock,
Buena Vista and Delta. all In Colora-
do: Ration and Alnmagordo, in New
Mexico: Eureka. Nevada, and Rawlins,
Wyoming.
All have been refused. The drafts
bear the signature of @. II. Carter, X.
NJ. Moon and G. II. Fisher. The drafts
have been coming into Boston at the
rate OF about half dozen n week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
OIL AT DE BEoUE.
PRODUCT OF GOOD QUALITY.
AZ Depth OF s2s Feet Flow Of Fair
Volume 10 Cut.

De Beque, Colo. Jan. 1i.-A Denver
Republican special says: The drill nt
the well OF the DE Belue OIL and Devei.
ment Company went into an oil sand
about noon to-day. developing How OF
oil that h said by the drillers to indi.
cate at least ten barrels a day ana
perhaps more. - As u consequence dc
Beque is Wild with excitement to night.
The strike was made ut u depth OF
Gl5 feet. The oil IL OF an olive color.
giving OF d strong smell OF kerosene,
and il believed to contain high per
cent. OF the illuminating quality.
That the oil Is OF u parafiine base IL
beyond question. When put In n cold
place II becomes whltish ana transiu-
cent and Of the consistency OF soft
lard. Several barrels OF the oil have
been saved In baiing from the Wen.
Indications OF the strike were seen last
week. when n second How OF salty
water was encountered. giving OF u
strong sine1 OF petroleum. new sci
OF tubing was then put IN, necessitatini
temporary suspension Of drilling. In
consequence OF this the present oil Is
brought ou free from water or other
foreign matter.
This Is the third strike Of oil In this
well. The first was at 200 feet. when
several buckets were secured. The see
.ond, at 3I5 feet, produced even less.
but Indicated n high grade oil. The
present strike Indicates n pay well on
the authority OF Professor Arthur
Lakes, who snys:
Il am able TO say that the present
dow OF oil Is encountered In the lar'i'
nile crctnccous. or coal measure sand
stones. The estimated distance below
the present depth To the Montana ere
taccons snndstoncs. In which the Flor.
encc oil is found.'is fam Loo TO ZOO
feet"
1t Will require daysor so to asccr.
tain the exact flow In the well and
when this Is done the question OF con
tInulng down or torpcioinc TO ascertain
how much the flow can be Increased
Will be decided upon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Hin, =. q. Ina,,,an.,i,,.

A new use for hand embroidery Is
In the las, touch" which nsuishcs
the separate waist. Il Is possible %
buy ready made blouse OF tafIcta
or louiscnc made In some familiar
style. with tucks yet with few hours
Of work at home turn II into an in
dividual garment peculiarly fitting
ones wardrobe. The simplest method
lays in working French knots in the
desired color between the familiar
rows OF tucking. The tucks are done
in perpendicular line. each do,lct an
inch from the next. The scheme Is
capable OF many variations. A mere
white satin blouse OF fvc-dollar value
may be transformed during an after
moons gossip into n dainty evening
waist with knots OF the owners ia
voritc rose pink or turquoise blue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Russian nleu.e Popular.

To be really up to date your ward
robe must include Russian blouse of
some description. 1t carries quite n
military air with randenburgs across
the front, fastened with silver buttons.
The skirt which completes the costume
ia the new three-founce design. trim
med on the edges with the same dec
grafton as on the blouse. with this is
worn a chemisette or vest of contrast
ing color. giving quite chic air when
embroidered or artistically treated
with fancy braids.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
BIG CHICAGO FIRE.
Elevator Destroyed with a Loss Of
4275, 900.

Chicago. Ian. IA loss estimated nj
soI5. 600 was caused by iirc that
broke out Mt I ~ o'clock this morning
In the plant OF the ]. T.. Well branch OF
the American Mailing Company nj
Fifty-s.cond street and the Panhandle
railroad tricks.
The iirc started In tn. elevator. a
great structure i.1 feet high. covering
mn nrrn 3QD by no feet and having
capacity OF 100000 bushels Of grain.
I, was tiiled with barley almost TO Its
capacity. The building wns destroyed
with the contents.
lust south OF tbs m2ltinG company's
plant are the Pnnhnndic's freight
yards and at the. sst-~tof The iirc there
was serious .mcyase.tp. vast amount
OF rollln. stock. -
The burning elevator sent great
glare aioft. In the light OF which scores
OF men scurricd back and forth In
strenuous Efforts 60 roll the Panhandle
freight cars away from danger from
ignition. In this they were only par.
tally successful. for several frcish,
cars were destroyed.
Adjoining the elevator was pickle
factory. which was somewhat dam
aged.
From the roof Of this factory the FIRE
men fought the flames in the elevator.
but they worked nt n disadvantage.
owing to the great height OF the build.
Ing. When the flames broke through
the roof OF the elevator. large sheets
OF iron plates fell from the building and
greatly added to ,bs{Innvcr OF the fire.
men. The sheet WOW plates were red
hot and thcrc was sufficient blaze TO
throw them clear OF the building. en-
dnngcring the lives OF men working
near.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
TO HONOR M'kINLEY
APPEAL FOR MONUMENT FUND.
Governor orman Calls Upon the Pso-
pie Of Colorado to Observe jan
uary 29th and to Contribute.

Governor Orman Calls Upon the Peo.
Pile Of Colorado to Observe jan
uary 18th and to Contribute.
Denver. Jan. l4.-Governor Orman
has issued the following proclamation:
10 the People and Children OF Colo
rado-The Mckinley National Mem9-
rial Association has been organized for
the purpose OF raising the money ncces-
sary for the erection OF n suitable mon-
ument ut the grave OF william Me-
Kinlcy, the late Presieent Of the United
States.
This organization is composed OF men
OF national reputation, who have re-
Qucsted the governors OF the various
states to make an appeal to the
churches and schools OF the states for
assistance In raising the amount neces-
sary, for the building OF a fitting me-
mortal in his honor.
Wednesday. the 10Th day of January.
1902, will he the fifty-ninth anniversary
of the birth OF William. Mckinley. and
II has been suggested that this day
be set apart by all the schools OF Colo
rndo Us mckinley Day." and that II
be observed by them with special eS-
erclses beiitting the character OF such
\ man MS our late President He was
q man who took great interest In the
welfare and happiness OF the children
OF our land He ever had kind word
and loving hand TO extend Ia them.
His heart was filled with tender mem,
ories for the children. ana his eyed
We're ever watchful for an opportunity
to assist them.
As n man he ever walked humbly be-
fore his Master. and the influences
III
Ing Christian life have done much To
Christian faith.
Therefore, pursuant to the request
that has been made upon me. and by
slrtuc OF the authority vested In me by
law. !. James II. orman. governor Of
the state OF Colorado. do most earnest
iy recommend and request that the
10Th day OF January, A. ID. 1902. be OBJ
served by the schools OF this state ns
Mckinley Day" and do further rec
ommcnd and suggest that the Sunday
preceding the 18th. bamcly, the 2bth
day Of January, be specially observed
In the churches by such exercises ns
may suggest themselves ns being n
most fittinE and appropriate rcmcin-
brnncc to truly great AMI noble Chris
tian life. and that at such time nn or.
portunity bc given TO all to contribute
such sum To the memorial fund m they
may dc~irc.
Each person or child making n con-
tribution Ii requested To give his or her
name and postofficc address. with the
contribution, 80 that suitable mem.
orini receipt may bc returned therefor
by the national association.
The contributions from the various
schools. together with the names nnd
addresses Of the contributors. should be
transmitted To Helen l.. Gtcnfcli. su.
pcrintcndcnt OF public Instruction. Den
yer. Colorado. and the contributions
from the congregations should be
turned over To the ministers In charge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Mormon snIrn,ls,a TO RETURN.

Salt Lake, Utah. Jan. 1.-THE Brig
ham Young Academy South American
exploring expedition has been aban-
donctl and the members of II requested
TO return. The party, composed OF
students of the academy. headed by
President Cluff. have spent many
months. in Central and South American
countries, examining the fora and
fauna of regions hitherto practically
unknown 10 science and have made
MANY valuable discoveries.
The war conditions of late. however.
have so lntcrfercd with their work that
the members have been forced to aban-
don all idea of finishing 1t and will re-
turn
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
value Of the saah.

The sash is really n charming fea-
ture of dress and one that Will grow
more popular. For a reception costume
its value can hardly be overestimated.
for It has n way OF beautifying a new
gown and of positively clarifying m
old one. The new sash ribbons arc
the ones that are velvet dotted. Others
are striped with transparent stripes.
while others have beautiful roses that
will admit OF bit of hand embroidery
upon the ends. which can be finished
with fringe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Whit. Evening medlee.


A charming evening bodice is that
which is made In white accordion
plated chiffon with bolcro and el-
bow sleeves OF finc white mousscline
dc sole. embroidered with silk spots In
black and white and trimmed with
strappinss OF black velvet ribooh
brought down to point on either SIDE
both back and front and secured with
tiny diamond studs. This bolero Is
edged throughout with n vandyke ap-
pliaue insertion OF fine black chantiiiy
lace. the same lace appearing also on
tho sleeves. which are finished at the
elbows with soft frills OF white chif-
fon. In the center of the front thero
is a roscttc bow OF black velvet ribbon
fastened with four small diamond
studs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Who are The Greatest Men Of Colorado?

the proposed Hall Of Fame Is made feature Oh .e
Worlds Louis In 1903 the people OF 'h's s'a'
will be called It two Of their most repre-
sentative citizens living to stand Tor the ~ofA
the state the Louisiana Purchase ior tue
United States world In general Each state wiz
be entitled buss Of two OF It's great men
In Fame" and the discussion necessary tot
making already begun Everyone VINO mas
opinion is entitled to express It, ana 10 nave
considered before the final decision Is reached the
question the greatest OF this state IN nm
Interesting one discussion OF will help to honor
history bring out the history they have
made. The question is being submitted throughout the
generally and answers TO
should by who has opinion which
will help and to show the work It
has done for the rest
preliminary suggestion OF those who are worthy 10
represent state. nominate OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
invite suggestions from readers which with our
submission to the authorities OF
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company.
Among already suggested representatives
Of this state arc: Zebulon Ex-Governor Giipin
suggested by Governor Thatcher.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17

opened In the back, and having an
extremely long train. The bodice is
cut low and is sleeveless. narrow strips
of embroidery passing over the shoul-
ders. The entire gown is covered with
most elaborate hand-embroidery of
silver and pearls worked on an appli-
que of gold-spangled chiffon. All the
applique work is done with gold-col-
ored Corticelli embroidery wash silk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Satiy Vsit Coas.

This jaunp little fall coat Of black
iady's cloth IL trimmed with straps OF
the same material running from back
to front and sndIn. In tabs which form
the iapeis OF the rcycrs- Tho bishop
sleeves arc also trimmed with the
straps. The Aision collar is OF pur-
pie velvet lined with white satin. this
material also lining tho coat and fac
Ing tho rcvcrs. On tho rcvcrs and haps
OF the collar IL elaborate hand-sm-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Venus Casts a Shadow.

Nice, France, Jan. Nm. Giacobini,
the chief astronomer of the Nice obser-
vntory. reports that z o'clock last
evening after moonset. tho brilliancy
of Venus was so intense as to cast
shadows on the walls. This is the first
time this phenomenon has been OBJ
served.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
Lieu,enan. Hobson to Lecture.

Birmingham. Ala, Jan. IA special
20 the Age Herald from Greensboro.
Alabama, says:
Captain RichmondiP. Hobson has not
resigned from the navy. He has mere
ly applied for years leave of absence,
md expects to devote his time to lee
turing. having had many handsome Of
fers made him to enter upon this line
of work
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

The gown elinss to the nsuro and ats
perfectly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17

Are we then so sure of reality. that
we dare to laugh at the illusions Of
others?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-01-17

1t is said without contradiction that
green cut bone increases egg produc-
tion fifty per cent. Everyone keeping
fowls for any purpose should own n
bone mill. by which n cheap waste pro.
duct con he converted into the most val
uablc and economical egg food known
to the scientific poultryman.
The Inland Poultry Journal says that
the most destructive louise is the one
that prcys upon the head and neck of
the fowl, and which cannot be detected
without an examination,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-08
Prayed for Rain.
We clip the following from tAs En-
mis- Daily News:

We clip the following from ths En-
mis- Daily News:
Mineral Wells, Mar. 5, 1902.
Editor Daily News:
/ am the preacher who held pray er
s@rvies al SILVER Wells school house,
Feb. 2s, one and one half miles north
OF this town, the purpose of which
was 10 pray for rain. Several pral ers
were offered and next evening dne
rain fill There was a good season In
tue earl n and some stock water. The
rain closed my meeting which was
then in progress at the school house.
What IL the matter with the preach
ers IT Ennie that they do not call the
people together and talk TO the Lord
about tain, as did Elijah of old. See
| Kings, Is chapter. IL to 46 verses;
james, s chapter, IS to Is verses;
Matt, Is chapter, 10 verse; ii Tim,
to Ii verses.
/ will begin meeting next satnr-
day at Liberty Hill, six miles north OF
this place. Your friend,
b Id. Taylor.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-03-08
Sunday Services.

Baptist Church Sunday school 9:45
O. m, preaching II a. m, B Y. P. U.
$3.50 p. m. Preaching 7:3o p. m.--B.
A. Copase, pastor.
First Presbyterian Church-Rev. ].
N. Ivy, pastor. Sunday scnooI s:45
q. M, league $3.50 p. m; preaching
at IL a. m. and at 1880 p. m.
First NJ. E. church South, College
street, @. r. Wright, pastor, Preach
IL a. m. and p. m. Sunday school
at $50 q. IN. w. A. Calfee, Supt.
Christian Church. Sunday school
$50. Regular church services II q
m. and 1880 p. m. Jr. C.E. 8 pm, sr.
q. e, $3.50 p, ma. e. Ewell, pastor.
St. PauPs Church, Mcmillan St.
Sunday school at 10 O'Clock and SER
vices ut IL O'Clock, prayers and sermon
la the evening at 1880. Evening
prayer Friday at O'Clock; also choir
rehearsal Francis Mansfield, Rector.