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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Good Roads.

The question of good roads is at
tracing the attention of the progress
sive people of the country more than
ever Good roads are as essential to
the progress and the economic well
fare of the people as electric rail
roads. With good roads the saving
to the farmers in the way of wear and
tear on the wagons, carts, horses, etc.
would be sufficient to pay the interest
on good-sized loan to make good
roads.
The states of New Jersey, New
York, Massachusetts and Pennsyl-
vania have passed laws providing for
state aid in the matter of highway
Improvement. Maryland, Virginia
and North Carolina have passed laws
providing for highway commissioners,
while South Carolina, Florida and
Mississippi have passed laws provid-
ing for the application of prison lab
or to the highway problem.
The next Legislature of Michigan
ought to take hold of this matter as
soon as possible. .-Ex.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
George Nickery Gets Leg Smashed
Between Two Freight Cars
Monday Morning.

One of the most serious accidents
which has happened in our city
in some time, occ curred last
Monday forenoon TO George Vickery
an employee of the Belding- Hall Mfg.
Co. He worked at the warehouses
and was helping to load cars. 1t be
came necessary to change the posi-
tion of the cars on the warehouse sid
ing at warehouse "Bn and as there is
quite little grade there this is an
easy matter Mr. Vickery mounted
to the top of the car to be moved, one
of the large size furniture cars, to set
the brake at the proper time, and it
was started. On the top of all box
cars there is a walk laid lengthways
for the convenience of the brakemen
in moving over the train, which pro
jects out a short distance at the end
In their natural position there is
probably six or eight inches space be-
tween these projecting walks, but as
NhN Nhi pNh OK dlhol
standing on the track there, the
springs in the bumpers allowed them
to come very close together and Mr..
Vickery had one of his legs caught
between the same.
He was removed as quickly as pos
sible and physicians being called
found very bad fracture as well as
badly bruised. 1t was thought that
amputation would he necessary at the
hip and it was considered better to
take him to the Butterworth hospital
at Grand Rapids which was done on
the afternoon train. The latest re-
ports from there are to the effect
that they have hopes of saving the
limb if blood poisoning does not set in
which is considered a remote contin-
gency. About one-third of the bone
has been removed.
Vickery is an unmarried man and
has worked for the company a year
or more. He was a faithful and
steady worker and careful and saving
in his habits. He stood well with his
fellow workers. 1t is understood he
carried some accident insurance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
THAT CHADWICK ROAD.
Our Neigh hbors TO the East still Live
in Hopes IL VIII Stfn Come
some Day.

1t is rather sad reflection upon the
enterprise and hustle of Belding peo-
pie, that that road which has been
agitated so much, and talked about,
and acknowledged by everybody to be
needed very much, leading from the
city east TO Chadwick, is still mat
ter of talk only, and no nearer an ac-
complished fact apparently than be-
fore the talk was started. The fol-
lowing letter has been received by
the BANNER this week
Chadwick, March "A, 1902
Mr.. Editor:-As there has been so
many electric roads built into Bel
ding on paper | thought | would try
and see if there could not be a wagon
road built or made on paper if no 9TH
er way. Now what we want is road
from Belding tr connect at town line
with road running west from Chad
wick, to run on the line between the
Neap 40 and the Thornton 40 to the
river then south about 40 rods then
follow the river down and connect
with the road through the Park.
There is only about one mile of road
to make and it will accommodate Bel
ding as well as the people of Orleans,
and will raise the valuation of prop
erty from % to 50 per cent. Now
where is the man in Belding who will
get up petition and call out the
commissioners and get this moving.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
RATES TO BE HIGHER.
Insurance Companies Compelled To
Advance Rates I'm Order To
Meet the Heavy Losses

| Fire insurance agents in Belding
have received notices from their com
panies asking that the immediate adj
vance be made in rates, on certain
classes of risks. The circular reads
as follows:
Owing to the extraordinary fire
waste throughout the entire country
during the past three or four consecu-
tive years and there being no appar-
ent indication of change for the
better, we have decided to require
throughout the United States an adj
vance in existing rates of % per cent
upon the following classes of risks.
On mercantile stocks in all build
ings except such as are occupied as
dwellings above the grade floor, and
frame store buildings, and on all
manufacturing risks and other special
hazards, (to include cold storage
risks, mill lumber yards and grain
elevators which have not been rated
under approved schedules within one
year; and such advanced rates to
maintain until risks shall be re-rated
under approved schedules.
1t may be contended for certain
cities, towns and sections that their
loss ratio has not been excessive dur
ing the time referred to while this
could be admitted it will be readily
seen that it would not be possible to
assess all the loss on the city or local
ity sustaining it, but by distributing
the same over the whole country it
falls not too heavily upon any parti-
cular place. No city, town or section
can be permanently exempt from
even extraordinary fire loss and to-
morrow it may be the turn of the
heretofore favored places to suffer
when it will become the duty and ne
cessity, but probably the pleasure of
to them. In fact, it is up
on these lines that the entire busi-
ness of underwriting is predicted, the
companies merely acting as trustees
in receiving from the many in small
amounts and paying to the few in
large amounts and while it is the en-
deavor to base the rates upon expert
ence of towns, cities and states in so
far as it is possible, yet extraordinary
losses have always had to be. met by ex-
traordinary means and it is this con-
dition that now confronts not only
the companies but the people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

MIR. and Mrs. w. ID. Sinclair spent
Sunday with relatives at Fenwick.
Two little nieces returned with them
for visit.
Fred Fenton of Detroit, president
of the state league of Republican
clubs, and son of Col. +. b. Fenton,
was registered at Hotel Belding last
week.
The ladies' social circle of the Con-
gregational church will meet next
Wednesday at p. IN. with Mrs. Ellen
Gregg. A full attendance is desired
as there is important business to
transact.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. +.
church will serve a ten cent tea at
the home of Mrs. Wilbur Locke next
Wednesday afternoon April 2, from D
TO : o'clock under the supervision of
Mrs. McCauley's division.
Remember the handkerchief bazaar
at w. A. Chave's store Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday OF this week. We
have a representative of Japan, New
Mexico, England, Ontario and many
states of the union, all kinds, sizes and
prices to suit the taste of the many
ladies of Belding.
Mark McNett and family left Mon
day for LaPorte, Texas, taking with
them the best wishes Of a large circle
of friends in this city where they have
been residents for quite number of
years They were impelled to this
step on account of their health.
which it is hoped will be better in a
milder climate. He is TO take an in
terest in a hotel business at that
place, and says if they do not like il
and become stronger they may re-
turn TO Michigan at SOME future date.
Elmer Moulton also accompanied
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
The Ebert Hubbard Lecture at
GreenNiIle April I'd

The man speaking to-day at Queen
City Park is genius of whom Am
erica will yet be proud. | am quite
used to eloquence, argument and ora
torical pyrotechnics, but ! am moved
by this man and would advise the peo-
pie of Burlington to listen to him who
has message while they have an
opportunity.-Ru Russell 5. Taft, Judge
Vermont Supreme Court.
The rapt attention that was given
the speaker last night was more fiat
tering than any applause; and we dc
not remember, since Wendell Phillips
time, when a silence of half minute
could occur in lecture-a silence
packed with feeling. when eyes were
misty a feeling of embar.
rassment.-C Rapids Qowa) Re-
publican.
Mr.. Hubbard is inimitable, unique,
unapproachable. 1t was not lec-
ture, but a feast. .-Crnton On. "
Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
MAUDE HART, Teacher.

mo matter" says a contempory
whether Mrs. Klump was murdered
or accidentally killed by taking a
headache powder, the sad incident
shonld teach the public lesson. The
taking of sample packages of medi-
cine is in every way yreprehensible and
and also dangerous. Since the Klump
tragedy there has been large mum
ber of similar instances reported from
various quarters of the country. Il is
quite possible that all these deaths
are the result of accident. But they
might all have been avoided had the
victims refrained from using sample
doses of medicine, and consulted their
family physician instead if they we're
in need of remedies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
CHURCHES.
MIrTHDnIGq

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHTRCH Ser
vices at 1890 4. IN. and 1880 p IN. Sabbath
Sahool al close of morning service. PRAYER
meeting on Thursday evening. REV, O. a.
CARMAN. Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CIIURCH. Services at
1880 a. m and 1880 p. IN. sabbath school
at IL: 40 a. IN. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. J. }. SrALEY, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at 1880 a.
m and 80 p. m. sabbath school at close Of
morning service Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening. REV. GORRELL QUICK. Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH PRAYER and
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. m. Preach
ing at 1880 D. m Prayer meeting Friday
evening. REV. MCkIBBEN Pastor
DIVINE SCIENCE SERVICES at the G.. A.
r. Hall on Sundays at $3.50 D. m, conducted
by Mrs MoFFATT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
O'Brien school.

Report of O'Brien school, district
No. 2, Oakfield for term beginning
Nov. ii, 1901 and ending Mar. 26, 1902.
Those who have been neither absent
nor tardy during the term are: Lau-
dra Tully and Earle Welton. Those
who have the highest standing in de-
pertinent are Chloie and Gladys We'd
der and Margie Lillis Those who
have the highest general average are
Gladys Vedder, Earle Welton, Eddie
Norton, Leland and Ora Godfrey.
Number enrolled 10, average daily at
tendence II.
MAUDE HART. Teacher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Practically Starving.

"After using few bottles Of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure my wife received per-
feet and permanent relief from a severe
and chronic case of stomach trouble
say j. II. Holly, real estate, insurance
and loan agent, OF Macomb, Ill. Be
fore using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure she
could not eat an ordinary meal without
intense suffering. She is now entirely
cured Several ply ysicians and many
remedies Ghad failed TO give relief. !"
You don't have to diet. Eat any good
food you want, but don't overload the
stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will
always digest 1t for you. w |. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
wonld smash me CInh

II members Of the "Hay Fever AS
sociation" would use DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, the club
would 60 10 pieces, for t always cures
this maady, and Asthma the kind
that battles the dOctors-it wholly
drives from the system. Thousands OF
once hopeless sufferers from Consump-
tion, Pneumonia, Bronchitis owe their
lives add health TO it, 1t conquers
Grip, saves little ones from Group and
Whooplng Cough and is positively
guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
troubles. soc, 81 90. Trial bottles free
at Connell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Mormons in FIELDING. Yes.

According to ''Chambe,s Fncyc lopae-
dian and j. Il. Potter's t'Hard ,,ool1 10
all Religions" a man by the name of
Joseph Smith founded religious sect
and the first organization was at the
town of Manchester, n. Y. where they
were known as Mormons and have
been known by that name ever since.
Joseph Smith is also quoted as APP
plying the name to himself and fol-
lowers. The name comes from the
"Book of Norman" published by
Joseph Smith in 1880 an original copy
they claim was written by prophet
named Mormon about the year $50 A.
ID. About 40 years fafter this was
hidden away to be found by j. amith
Ia centuries later / guess nit? This
same book is priced very highly by
both Utah and Belding Mormons.
The open Bible which they would
like to have us use is not our common
version nor is it the revised text, but
rather one which has been changed
in over 500 places by the inspired
Joseph Smith.
ALLEN L. DEMOREST.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
a severe cold For rhree Montb.

The following letter from A. j Nus.
baum OF Batesville, Ind, tells It's own
story. II suffered for three months
with a severe cold a druggist pre-
pared me some medicine and physi.
clan prescribed yet did not improve.
/ then tried Foley's Honey and Tar,
and eight doses cured me. Refuse sub
stitutes. w. + Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Cough settIed on ner Lung..

"My daughter had terrible cough
which settled on her lungs, says ~
Jackson, OF Danville. Ill, We tried a
great many remedies without relief,
Until we gave her Foley's Honey and
Tar which cured her Refuse substi-
tutes. w. /. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
TO Exchange.

Store Building and stock of general
merchandise at Smyrna for residence
property in Belding.
G.. w. JoST.IN.
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u. =. PiRKHAM.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-Onice over
Il Connells drug store, Main st Hours | u
and TO 8 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

A TroRNEY AT LAW. Money tx Loan ON
"A Real Estate OF all kinds ONCE In Spencer
Block
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Z. oHLiMGER.

physician AND SURGEON City Physi-
Il clan and Health officer-Onice al residence
corner OF Bridge and Centre sts. once hours
| to 2and TO ep. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Z. S. MORRIS,

DHYS1CIAN AND SURGEON ONCE rear
Il OF w. L. Benedct's drug store Hours
Y TO III a. m, 2to and 10 p. m. Residence
opposite OF M, f. church. Telephone n-2
rings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
y. e. EERGUSoN.

physician AND SURGEON-Oflce over
l. Pages hardware. Ofice hours: g TO a..
M; TO p. m.; except Wednesday, $3.50 to S
p m. Pension examining surgeon New
State Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Or. G. r. SMITH,

T hENTIST.-Onice hours z 10 $40 Leonard
~ Block, over Pages hardware store, Bel.
dine Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
DR.. j. n. ARMSTRONG,

nENTIST. Specially Of Grown and Bridge
H. Work. ONCE corner rooms In the Vincent
block, over Vincents grocery Belding, Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
COUNTY OFFICERS.
CITY OFFICERS.

tCOrEc ", MOuItOn
Aldermen First ward. Owen j. Barker r.
H. Hudson; Second ward r. w, Jersey,
Geo. Putnam; Third ward w. +. Fisher,
j. Coles.
Supervisors First ward w. NJ Foote Sec
ond ward, lJ. r. Angel; Third ward. w. A.
Wilder.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
4Eo. L. NICHOLS.
Il. NICHOLS. DWIGHT SHIELDS
NICHOLS d. SHELDON,


A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Office: Over Page
"a store, Nam ST. Belding Michiean.
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or. q. Il. SHELDON

nENTIST. The latest methods The low
~ est prices All work guaranteed
PAINLESS EXTRA TON.
ONCE over Benedct's drug store Onice hours
TO ~ a. m, TO p. m, and 10 p. m,
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DR.. G. e. ROOT.

nSTFOPATHTC PHYSICIAN Graduate OF
~ Northern Institute OF Osteopathy OF Min
neapOlis. Specialist In Nervous and Chronic
Cases. Once at Hotel Belding, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, from "A. m. TO
80 D. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly.
Cards of Thanks 25c to soc Resolutions
from 5Oc up
Copy for change of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon in or
der To insure insertion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Entered at the PoStofice Beldng. Mich.
for transmission through the Mails as second
class matter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-13
"A. WEEK OF HEAVY GAIN
HOLIDAY, TRADE LARGELY INCREASED
OVER LAST YEAR ssssa 81 s

HOLIDAY, TRADE LARGELY INCREASED
OVER LAST YEAR go q
New York. Dec l3.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly
review of trade to-day says: ef+t-9 zz..
Lower temperature and holiday demands have
combiA to accelerate retail trade sales largely
exceeinns the correspondents week ~ preceding
years W - 9EsrssssaS ID
Much postponed business is being made up and
shipping departments are crowded with work
but wholesale trade has ruled quiet Railroad
earnings for the month Of November exceeded
last years by per cent and those OF 1900 by
20. 5 per cent. q ~
At first glance the sudden rise in furnace
stocks of pig iron to 81, 295 tons compared with
T1,S5S tons Nov. 1, might suggest that con-
sumption was below production, but obviously
any accumulation that occurs is due to made
Quate Transportation facilities, since needs are
urgent, as evidenced by the imports of eastern
steel works. The pressure is still greatest for
railway supplies, with structural material next
as to urgency of demand.
Small supplementary orders for spring shoes
are received by New England shops but the
season Is practically over. Aside from activity
In Union sole the leather market has been quiet.
Further recessions have occurred in domestic
hides.
On the other hand foreign dry hides are firmly
held desnite increased receipts Conditions are
practically unchanged as to cotton goods. q fair
volume OF orders preventing accumulation at the
mills Quotations are steady and export sales
of heavy brown cottons continue very small
Wooden goods for next fall have been opened at
an average advance Of from 5 to 10 per cent.
Failures in the United States for the week are
269. against 2O4 last week. 213 the preceding
week and 272 the corresponding week last wear.
preceding week and II for the corresponding
week last wear, ~ =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-13
SHADE OF. WEAKNESS
Butter and Eggs Show Declining
Tendencies Notwithstanding
the Cold Weather.
The Holiday Demand for seasonable
Goods the Largest for
Several Years.

Butter is undoubtedly weak. The make is
not above that OF ordinary years, but jObDers
are experiencing difficulty in keeping stocks
down tuSa satisfactory basis. High prices ON
creamery makes have tended to curtail con-
sumption, and also driven more than usual at
tenton to the cheaper grades hit for table use.
The urging out OF cooler stock has also had some
influence Toward weakening the situation on
fresh made tops While no serious slump is
looked for, the general sentiment of the street
is that the limit has been reached on price, and
that values will tend lower from now
The same general weak conditions apply to
eggs. Values have reached such point that
tendency to increase the total receipts of fresh
Spectators at no time this fall have had
strong view Of the situation. and have been salts
lied to move their goods around 19c to zoe. AS
storage has been developed to such success
in keeping eggs, stock withdrawn has gradually
worked into wider channel of consumption,
which has limited the sale for absolutely fresh
laid stock. Indications are that the marketew will
gradually sag for awhile unless extremely bad
weather should prevail for extended period.
One depressing influence at this season Of the
year iS the threatened invasion of southern fresh,
which are anxiously seeking northern markets
when the price is satisfactory, and the improved
refrigerator service from the south place
them here very promptly when wanted.
The Christmas poultry situation continues un-
guessabe. Judging by current receipts, the sup
ply seems nominal throughout the northwest
Values high and If they continue to advance
to point where f1fteen-pound turkey will have
to retail at SIS the consumption will be restricted
in price. IS
The cheese market rules FIRM Dressed meats
are steady except on hogs, which advanced dur
ing the week. Fish are in very light supply and
bring quotations readily on arrival.
The fruit market has ruled featureless during
the week. Lemons declined 50 cents per box.
Cranberries hold very firm. Catawba grapes are
in moderate surrly. Carlot trade in apples Is
about over with, with a good demand in small
way. especially red stock. California straw
berries are in the market jobbing at IS cents
per pint. Oranges are In generous supply hold
ing steady to price. with big demand. Quail
ity of California stock is improving constantly.
Green vegetables all hold firm in price, with sup
ply limited on most lines.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-13
... IOWA CROP REVIEW
FINAL REPORT OF, THE STATE DIRECTOR
... FOR 1902 81.

Des A1oines, Iowa, Dec. ia final report on
the yield and value at current prices OF the Iowa
crop of 1902 was made public by Director OF the
Crop. Service J. R. Sage, having been held back
two weeks in order to check the returns on
which it is based. TN.
The report indicates that the rains of the past
season were more disastrous than the drought OF
1901. ,rhe total value Of the Crop Is placed at
$215 1872, 1893, or $6O,0O0,OOO less than the value
or the crop of 1901. The greatest falling of is
in corn. fzs
The yield this year 296 $50, 23O bushels,
valued at $S3, 600 O0O against 227 ,OOO. 900 bush
els, valued at $113 900 last year, an increase
in yield this year of 60, 000 900 bushels and de-
crease in value of $35, OoO, 900.
Last year the corn crop was all marketable
but this year only 137, 900 900 bushels, or Al per
cent is marketable. The soft corn, in making
up the figures for this year, is given its esti.
mated feeding value. The next heaviest de
crease is in the value of the oat crop, the
valuations being $40,2O9, 900 in 1901 and s22,.
207 300 in 1902.
The value of the wheat crop fell off So, 913,
100; Of barley, 81, 81 ,29O, and Of hay, 81 1885,
SIG.