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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
so We Grow DID,

A broken toy; a task that held away
A yearning child heart from an hour OF play;
A Christmas tree that no Christmas idol
brought;
A tangled lesson full of tangled thoughts
homesick boy; a senior gowned and wise;
A glimpse OF life, when 10 the curtains rise,
Fold over fold,
And hangs the picture like a boundless sea-
The world all action and reality
So we grow old.
A wedding and tender wits caress;
prattling babe, the parents life TO bless
home OF Joys and cares in equal part;
dreary watching with heavy heart;
And deaths dread angel knocking AT the gate
And hope and courage bidding sorrow wait,
Or lose her holds
new made grave. and then brave return
To where the fires OF life triumphant burn
So we grow old.
"A fortune and a generous need OF fame;
Or dir eful ruin and a furnished name;
A slipping OF of week, and month. and year,
Faster and faster as the close draws near;
A grief OF day, and with to-morrow's light
A pleasure that transforms the sullen night
From lead To gold
A chilling winter OF unchanging storm;
A spring replete with dawns and sunsets warm
So we grow old.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
GRATTAN.

Grandma Elkins is improving again.
Venus Chapter o. f. S. hold regu-
lar meeting May "A
Emory Storey is now home, very
much pleased that he got excused
from his work as juror of the Grand
Rapids Circuit Court.
Mrs. M. A. Lessiter is having quite
a serious time with her lungs, an abb
scess forming causing much pain and
slight hemorrhages of the lungs.
Worthy Master j. l. Weeks was
home from Indiana over Sunday pre-
siding at the regular communication
of Grattan +. and A. M lodge May IL
returning to Freetown, Ind, Monday.
The Ashley cemetery association
will hold an interesting meeting May
30 at ? p. IN. at the cemetery If the
weather will permit, if not at the
church. The Ashley and Cooley
schools will have very fine program
for the day. All cordially invited to
attend
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
AVON tx EENE.

Most too much rain for the farmers.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Henry May
IL, a son.
Royal Sparks has moved his family
into the Hull house.
To. Mr.. and Mrs George Regis a
baby girl last week.
Miss Maud Lee has gone to Ann
Arbor to have her throat treated.
Miss Rhoda Dicken, who has been
working for Mrs. b. II. Wilkinson, is
very sick with malarial fever.
Joe Bessie is laid up with the in
aamatory rheumatism. The odd
Fellows have sent nurse to care foI
him.
The Hart & Schcidt portable saw
mill has moved on to Tom Taylor.
farm where they will saw the lumber
for two barns that Mr.. Taylor is lay
ing plans TO build.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
BARTONVILLE.

Dell Purdy is painting his house.
Louis Emmons of Grattan visited
friends here Sunday.
Miss Eleanor Emmons has a class of
music scholars here.
Farmers here are very busy prepar-
ing the ground for corn.
Mrs. Henry Blassen is now able to
ride out after her recent illness.
G. f.. Totten and wife of Bedding
spent last Sunday at + j. Richmond's.
Miss Chloea Douglas is assisting
Mrs. Nick Werner with her house
work.
Several from this place attended
the ice cream social at Smyrna last
Friday evening.
Anthony Schndorf and wife of
Miriam visited the latter's parents
here last Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
..Thc Amcrlcnn H,r., ;.

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fishing Co, Detroit, Mich .)ls the most
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boys. Other periodicals ae PUBLISHED
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Or year.
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printed for boys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
oTIsCo.

Mrs. F.. II. Curtis spent Thursday
with Mrs. Bert Rowley of Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Morse and daugh
ter spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Morse of Belding
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. NJ. S. Boss, Mrs
S. Benedict and Mr.. j. K. p. Snyder
of Big Rapids Sundayed with Mrs. II
Luck.
The Misses Anna Kessler and Edith
Heether of Miriam and Adele Mehney
of Smyrna spent Sunday with theil
cousin Rose Heether.
The O. G. A. will hold a social al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Brown
Wednesday, May %. All are cordial
ly invited to attend and all interested
please help in preparing picnic
dinner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
A Pleasure Book.

1t is too often the case that the
things we remember best are the things
that grieve, the things that hurt, the
disappointments and veXations of life.
The bright sports, the loving words,
the little happiness that comes every
day are forgotten. 1t will be good
plan for all just TO follow the example
OF the dear woman In the following lit
tie sketch, that has drifted from an
unknown source to the editors table
today. Let us read and profit by it:
She is an old woman, but her face is
serene and peaceful, though trouble
has not passed her by. She seems ut
terly above the little worries and vexa
tions which torment the average wo-
man and leave the lines of care for ev-
eryone TO read. The fretful woman
asked her one day for the secret of her
happiness, and the beautiful old face
shone as with newly risen JOY, says
an exchange.
my dear" she said, 81 keep a
pleasure book
"a what?"
"A pleasure book. Long ago |
learned that there was no day so dark
and gloomy that it did not contain
some ray Of pleasure, and have made
1t the business of my life to write down
the little things which mean so much.
Il have a book for every year since
left school and place for every day.
1t is but little thing-the new gown,
the chat with friend, the thoughtful
ness OF my husband, flower, walk in
the field, letter, concert or drive
But 1t all goes into my pleasure book,
and when | am inclined to fret ] have
only To read few pages to see what u
happy, blessed woman am. You may
see my treasures, If you will"
Slowly the peevish, Disseminated
womanturned over the pages of the
books her friend brought her, reading
little here and there. One days en-
tries ran thus:
Had Il pleasant letter from mother.
Saw beautiful flower in the window.
| Found the book | thought | had lost.
Saw such bright, happy girl in the
street. Fred brought some roses in
the evening"
Bits of verses and lines from her
daily reading have gone into the
pleasure book OF the worldwise WON.
an until it's pages are a storehouse Of
trust and beauty.
"Have you found a pleasure for ev-
cry day." the fretfnl woman asked.
For every day" the sweet voice
answered III had TO make my theory
come true, you know
The fretlul woman remembered on
one Christmas day the only son Of her
friend had been brought home dying.
| HALF afraid she turned To the page for
December % At the top was written.
"He died with his hand in mine, and
my name was upon his lips" And be-
low we're the liz es from Longfellow,
Weep not, my friend, rather rejoice with me !
| / shall not feel the pain, but shall be gone.
And you will have another friend i'm heaven
She closed the book lingeringly.
''Was that pleasure" she asked
softly And the other answered
"Not pleasure perhaps, hut IL Wa
balm. Home Cheer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
Like a browning Nm.

"Five years ago disease the doctors
called dyspepsia took such hold OF me
that could scarcely 90, " writes Geo,
5 Marsh, well-known attorney of No.
coma, Tex. II took quantities 81 pep.
sin and other medicines nut nothing
helped me As Il drowning man grabs
at straw grabbed at Kolol ful,
an improvement ut once and after .
few bottles am sound and we'll Kodol
is the only preparation which exactly
reproduces the natural digestive juices
aud consequently is the oay one which
digests any good food ant cures any
form OF stomach trouble. WI. Benedict {.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
ItoIds up a Congressman.

SAT the end OF the campaign, writes
Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con-
gresham, IRON ovorwork, nervous
tension, loss OF sleep and constant speak
ing had about utterly collapsed. IL
seemed that all the organs IN my body
we're out Of order, hut three bottles OF
electric l8ittcrs made me all right.
Us the hest all-around medicine ever
sold over druggists counter. Over
worked, rundown men and weak.
sickly women gain splendid health and
vitality from Electric Bitters. Try
them Only 50c. Guaranteed by Con
mel Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
Not so Wise

A little boy came hone after tn,
children had had their eyes examined
with the following note, dlly signed 10y
the principal:
"Mr. Judkins; Dear Si'-Your sol
shows decided indications of astigma
tism, and his case is one that should be
attended TO without delay"
The father sent the allowing an.
swer:
''Mr Kersha: Dear Sir-Whip II
out of him. Yours truly, Hiram Jud
kins. ~ Detroit Free Pres.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
ReyeaIsA Great secret.

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the hest physicians
are effected by Or. Kings New Disco
very for Consumption Here's tn,
secret 1t cuts out TIM phlegm anC
germ infected mucus, ami lets the life
giving oxygen enrich and vitalize tn,
blood, 1t heals the inlhmcd, cough
worn throat and lungs Hard cold,
and stubborn coughs soon yield To DR.
Kings New Discovery, the most in
fallible remedy for all Thloat and Lune
diseases. Guaranteed bottles soc anC
500. Trial bottles free at Connel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
ScOtt'S
Emulsion

# Cod Liver Oil is the means
" life, and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men women and
children.
When appetite fails, it re-
stores it. When food is a
burden, it lifts the burden.
When youlose fesh,i it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and
duty is heavy, it makes life
bright.
1t is the thin edge of the
wedge; the thick end is food.
But what is the use of food,
when you hate it, and can't di-
gest itl
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is thefood that makes
you forget your stomach.
free o% nsse its nNs frea G tasfe VII
suIsgcto5ff f = BOVINE. Chemists.
soo. and si.oo all druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

Between your children and the tor
lures OF itching and burning eczema,
scaldhead or other skin diseases. HowY
why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure
for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises Infallible for
Piles. 25c at Cornell Bros. erug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
Mnnls Others to Knn,

81 have used DeWitt's little Early
Rlscrs for constipation and .orpid liver
and they are all right. sm glad to
indorse them for think whn we lind
a good thing we ought toilet others
know IL. y writes Alfred Hdhz, Quincy,
III. They never grippe 81 distress.
Sure, safe pills. w. !. Bendict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

100 young to do anything and too
old TO do anything are The two ex.
tremes OF life. The time between Is
the only period in which ore can make
provision to neutralize theadverse re-
suits attendant upon INABILITY to ac-
cnnnlish results y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

"My boy" said father to his young
son, treat everybody with politeness;
even those who are rude to you. For
remember that you show courtesy to
others, not because they are gentlemen
but because you are one"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

Don't waste your money on worthless
limitations OF Racky Mountain Tea.
Get the genuine made only by the
Madison Medicine Co. A great family
remedy. 80 cts. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
wIlI Cure CnnanmpiIon.

A. A Herren, Finch, Ark. writes,
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparation for coughs colds and lung
trouble know that IL has cured con-
sumption in the first stages" Sold by
w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

A novel feeling OF leaping, bounding
impulses goes through your body.
You feel young, act young and are
Young after taking Rocky Mountain
Tea 35 cents Connell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

Monarch over pain. Burns, cute,
sprains, stings. Instant relief DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22
Consultation, Examination and
Advice Free.
DR.. MCDONALD

Is one OF the Greatest Living Special
lists in the treatment OF all Chronic
Diseases. His extensive practice and
superior knowledge enables him to
cure every durable disease. All
chronic diseases of the Brain, Spine,
Nerves, Blood, Skin, Heart, Lungs
Liver. Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels
scientifically and successfully treated
DIR. MCDONALD'S success in the
treatment Of Female Diseases Is simply
marvellous. His treatment makes
sickly women strong, beautiful, and at
tractive. Weak men, old or young,
cured In every case and saved from a
life OF suffering. Deafness, Rheuma-
tsm and Paralysis cured through his
celebrated Blood and Nerve Remedies
and Essential Oils charged with cleo
tricity. THE DEAF MADE TO
HEART THE LAME TO Wake
Catarrh, Throat and Lung Diseases
cured. DR.. Mcdonald cures Fits and
Nervous Diseases. Eczema and all
Skin Diseases cured,
DR. MCDONALD has been called the
wizard Of the medical profession, be-
cause he reads all diseases at glance
without asking any questions. Sick
folk, call on DIR. Mcdonald II Is a
pleasure to meet him. DR.. Mcdonald
never turns the poor from his door.
Consultation Free.
Those unable TO call can address
Or. Donald Mcdonald,
THE SPECIALIST,
Wcllinet ton Flats, Grand Rapids, Mich,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-05-22

You never heard OF any one using
Foley's Honey and Tar and not being
satisfied. Sold by w. /. benedict.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
DEYERY THROWN OUT
OF TAMAANY HALL
Secret Protest Filed Against
Leader.

NEW YORK. Dec. 31-Wnuam S
Devery was more or less cast out oil
Tammany Hail last night. A nameIess
protest was fled against him with the
executive committee and again with the
general committee.
II was not read and Devery vafnly
asked who had signed IT, But il suf-
feed for the passing purposes OF the
leaders OF Tammany, who sent the
Ninth district contest to a committee
Of Charles F. Murphy's own making.
where II may Iinger for many month.
The legality Of this operation was
questioned by some who witnessed Il
last night Devery said that the pri-
mary law would protect him and that
he meant to invoke the courts. 1t is,
so his friends declared, impossible for
Tammany to deprive him OF the lead
ership he gained at the primaries. but
the right OF the county committee 10
shut him OF the executive committee is
another question. The county commit
tees rules give II even power TO expel.
Big BilFs surprise was only exceeded
plan that had been made for his undo
ing He went to Tammany Hall at
o'clock. smiling and unsuspicious. When
he last appeared at a meeting OF the
executive committee he was not enti-
tied to a seat or a voice there, for his
election was for term beginning yes
terday. But on that occasion Senator
George W. Plunkitt came out Of the
committee and said, eheerily: Come in.
chief. It's all right"
Moreover the credentials for the
Ninth in the municipal court iudgeship
convention had been passed out TO him
on the day Of that gathering, and hav-
ing thus been recognized he deemed his
place secure.
So far as was known no contest had
been filed by Frank Goodwin or John
c. Sheehan. with whom Devery disputed
the leadership OF the Ninth The plan
10 catch Devery unawares and to shut
him out OF the executive committee
must be credited to Leader Murphy. II
is, perhaps, the boldest move that the
new leader OF the Wigwam has made.
and was accepted by the Tammany lead
ers as an evidence Of the temper with
which Mr.. Murphy means 10 tr,.at
those who stand In the path OF mis-
leadership. John f. Carroll passed cut
voluntarily. Devery was thrown out.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
FITZSlMMONS AND JEFFRlES
SHAKE MANAGER BALL
Last-Named Nurses Wounded Head as
Result Of Brother-in- Laws Blows.

BUTTE. Mon. Dec. 31.-Champioa JEFF
fries and his feilow-star, Bob Fitzsim-
mons. have abandoned the latter's
brother in-law, Clark Bail, who has been
managing the show. The fighters have
gone South TO fulfill engagements. leav-
ing Ball behind them
Ball, who aroused the ire Of the pair
by signing Jack" Munroe, the miner
who defeated Jeffries. is nursing a lace
ration OF the head, the result Of his brief
bout with Fitzsimmons.
There was cutie a crowd in the lobby
Of the hotel anxious to get a glimpse Of
the pugilistic celebrities when the fracas
took place. Ball during a heated argu-
ment called Fitz a liar Binl went the
Cornishman's INST against Balls law.
over toppled Ball, his head striking the
corner Of the desk He was assisted 10
"a chair and brought to consciousness
several minutes later
After the blow Fitzsimmons exclaimed.
dramatically: Lie there, you cur. until
you come to. I'll teach you to talk that
way to me. I'll knock your block on.
even If you are my brother -in-Iaw. Why.
made the man"
Then he strutted of the scene.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
.ADDICKS WINS ANOTHER
VOTE FOR j. S. SENATOR
Now Lacks But Five Votes
Of Election.

DOVER, Del, Dec 3i.-Fun returns
Of the Ninth district special election
show that Powell. Addlcks Republican.
received at Harrington III plurality. and
81 Pennington 81, or 192 in all Nine
Prohibitionists at Harrington supported
Powell. while six gave him their votes
at Pennington
The vote in fun was as follows:
First precinct, Harrington - James
Wilbur Powell. 255; Solomon L. SapD.
Democrat 144; Frank j. Smith. Regular
Republican. 7.
Second precinct. Farmington-PoweI
2i1; sapD. 1ej; Smith. 9; rejected. II.
The strength OF the Union Republicans
was a surprise even TO the Addicks men.
and. as usual, the politics. leaders
among the Democrats charge that cor
,ruption figured largely in the days pro-
ceedings. The liquor men. who worked
against Powell, are alleged TO have had
a campaign fund. and the Union Re
publicans are said to have made strenu-
Gus and successful efforts 20 keep Demo-
Gratis away from the polls
Democratic leaders from all over the
state we're on the ground. but the Union
Republicans kept out Of sight. The
Addicks men are iubilant. and say that
the vote today will swing public senti-
ment In their favor at the Senatorial
balloting here a fortnight hence.
Addicks viii now have twentv-tvyo
votes on joint ballot for United states
Senator 10 start with. Twentv-seven
votes are necessary TO a choice.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
THE ACCEPTED DESIGN.

sculptor and a friend OF Mr. Rohi-smith
was engaged. and completed the statue
which was accepted and shipped to the
/ foundry September last.
The allegorical groups OF War" and
Peace" were intrusted to Stephen Sind
ing. who claimed the privilege OF carry
ing on his work at his studio in Copen-
hagen. The work on these groups pro-
gressed rapidly. and they we're finally
shipped to Washington. Mr.. Sinding was
10 have followed them 10 put on the fin
ishing touches. but continued illness has
prevented him from doing so. Finding
there was little prospect Of his being able
TO cross the water for several months at
least he finally sent a representative to
this country who has been rapidly bring
ing the work 10 a close. Peace" has
been accepted. War is neariy finished.
ard after receiving the approval Of the
commission will be shipped to Providence
10 be cast in the metal.
Mrs. Rohl-Smith Is confident that the
work viii be completed on time. and that
within a few months the dlngy structure
that has for years marred the appearance
OF one Of the most prominent lawns in
the city VIII be a thing Of the past. The
unveiling, which VIII be attended with
elaborate ceremonies. viii probably be
deferred until Decoration Day II the pres
ent plans prevail
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
RETURNS TO HOMESTEAD
AFTER TWENTY TWENTY YEARS
Farmer Started to Find
Chickens, and Disappeared.

RUTLAND. VT. Dec. 3L-After an ab-
sence OF twenty years. Abiel Patch. a
well-to-do farmer OF this place. has re-
turned 10 his home His return. as his
departure, was rather dramatic. He SAYS
that he went away 70 seek excitement.
and in the past twenty years has been
living in the forests Of several neighbor-
ing States. hHnting deer and moose. lie
declares that ne never meant 10 return.
but changed his mind upon learning that
his wife had not married again.
Patch took gan Of corn at 4 D. m.
December p. 1882. and started for the
poultry house to feed his hens. He failed
TO return. and on the following day a
searching party was formed. The forests
for miles around were secured. but vita
out finding trace Of the missing man.
After a few days the search was aban-
dOned
While Mrs. Patch was preparing for
supper last evening there was = rap at
the door. She opened the door. and an
old man with long gray, beard stepped
In. There was nothing about his face or
figure that looked familiar TO Mrs Patch.
and when the old man told her he was
A0iel Patch she thought he was playing
prank on her. When he showed her a
peculiar finger ring which her husband
had always worn and the scar OF a severe
bullet wound on the side OF his head
which he received at Cold Harbor in the
civil war there was no further doubt OF
his identity.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
ONE DEAD, THREE DYING,
IN RAILROAD WRECK
Many Injured in Head-On
Collision.

SHARON. Pa, Dec. 31.-In a head-or
collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad
one and a half miles west Of MiddIesex
last night. the engineer Of the passenger
train bound FOR Erie. Neil Dougherty, Of
Erie, was killed. Four others were
seriously injured. and almost a score
we're hurt
The wreck was caused through a mis-
understanding Of orders. Both engines
were demolished and are lying on their
sides. The express, baggage. and smok-
ing cars are totally wrecked.
Dead: Neil Dougherty. Erie. Pa.
Injured: Engineer ShallenbeTgeT, fatal
ly Erie, Pa. Robert Williams. Erie.
fireman. fatally; Samuel J. Mcdonald.
Greenville. Pa. express messenger, seri-
Gus: George Gibson. fatally.
Among those painfully hurt are: Mar
tin L. Strauss, New York. cut on leg.
August Miller. Erie; Mr. Puryis. Utica.
n. Y, yard inspector for Pennsylvania
Railroad at Chicago. J. H. Taylor. Mid
dleseX. Pa: Mrs Thomas Law and baby.
stuthers. Ohio; Mrs. Allison, Sbarps-
yille. Pa: H. S walsus. residence not
known, J. F. Patterson. jamestown. y.
Y. ". K Pond. McKeesport, Pa: J..
Eugene Morris. Pittsburg: David Evans.
Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1902-12-31
WICKED TO KEEP MONEY
FROM ACTRESSES GIFT
Kings Daughters Fail to Appreciate
Muniicence Of Lillian Russell.

TOLEDO. Ohio, Dec 31.-Therc IS ex-
citement in the ranks OF the Kings
Daughters. An intense internal strug-
gle between the prickings Of conscience
and the longing for money has just been
decided in favor of conscience by a
meager majority.
The Kings Daughters gave a dolls
fair. Some Of the worldly minded wrote
TO Lillian Russell and other members
Of the theatrical guild fer gifts The
appeal was not in vain, and the dolls
arrived. Naturally they were the at
tractive feature OF the fair, and many
zhekels dropped into the Cv..a-. ef the
Kings Daughters.
Then some evil-disposed person init
mated that to keep money received for
dolls given by actresses was wicked. and
today the Kings Daughters decided to
return every cent OF IT,