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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Odd rInh Names.

There are a number of societies In
The world that bear strange names,
but probably one OF the most curious
was club founded la 1870 by an Eng
fish actor 1t was called the Sublime
Society Of Becfsteaks and had among
its members the Prince Of Wales ana
other royal pcrsonages. They met in
the painting room of the Covent Gar
den thcatcr and dined upon beefsteaks'
The club was in existence for more
than hundred years and became
quite noted because of its odd Gus
toms. Another strange name was that
Of the ScrlDlerus club, which Swift
founded i'm l7ll and to which Pope
Cay and other literary men belonged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
pnr,n.. rnther and son.

A story is told about the two Du.
masses. father and son. which Illus
lrafps the pleasant relations between
tie two The son had written his first
successful novel. and the father wrote
him letter Of congratulation. which
he began in the formal manner OF
Dear SIR" This letter throughout read
as though addressed to a total stranger
and merely thanked the author FOR the
pleasure The book had given him. Du
mas fills answered in this manner:
sir-I thank you most heartily for your
kind letter Praise from you Is especially
appreciat by me as ! have always
heard OF YOU as the most enthusiastic adj
mirer OF my father. who also makes some
pretension OF being a novelist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
How n uindoo Uses Clocks.

The ulndo3 places clock in his
showrooms not because he ever desires
to know what the hour is, but because
a cIoch is a foreign curiosity. Instead,
therefore. Of contenting himself with
one good clock he will perhaps have a
dozen i'm one room. They are signs OF
his wealth. but they do not add to his
comfort. for he is so Indifferent to time
that he measures it by the number OF
bamboo lengths the sun has Travelled
above the horizon. Temple Bar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Good Advice.

The most miserable heings In the
world Gre those suffering from Dys
pprsia aud Liver Complaint More
than seventy fee PEI cent OF the pee,
pie IN the United Sta,es are a1lic'td
with n, SO tHo diseases ard their et
rects. such a. Sour Stomach SICK
HeAdache. Hahitual toetiveness, l'ai,
niralion OF the Heart, Heart burn
Water hrash Gnawing and Burning
= ,irs at the Pit Of the stomach, Vel
low skin: Coated Tongue aud Dlsa
rreeahIp Taste 70 the Mouth, Coming
on az Food after Eating: Low SPIRITS,
etc. Go to Your Druggists and get u
hoale OF August Flower for 20 cents
1--WE doses viii relieve you. Try u.
Get Green's Prize Almanac w /
Rort3lcb
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

He had taken pains when he applied
for work 20 assure the farmer that he
never got tired. When his new employ
err went TO the field where he had put
the man at work. he found him lolling
on his back under tree.
What does this meany' asked the
farmer. Il thought you were man
who never got tiredF
II don't" said the hired man calmly.
This doesn't tire me-"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
A sb. would Have Been.

A gentleman in Paris paid a visit TO
a lady. I'm whose parlor he saw por-
trait of lovely woman of. say i've
and twenty. Upon the entrance of the
lady her visitor naturally asked her II
the picture WAS Il family portrait and
was told that it represented her de
ceased daughter lis it long since you
lost her. asked the gentleman. Alas
sir" replied the lady, "she died just
after her birth. and had portrait
painted to represent her ms she w uld
have appeared if she had lived until
noww
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
NInrrfnrc In ArnhIa.

With tie Arab first cousin of the
gcnrler scx holds an option on the
young man. and If he desires to wed
outside of tie family he must first re-
nouncc her and secure his release The
next In i.ne is his deceased brother
widow Us Arabia and Turkey are
polygamous countries there is often Il
chance TO provide for several who may
have first claims on the bridegroom
Womans Home Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Tho t,,yh.st balloon Altitude.

Or Rersen and DR.. Surfing of the Der
lin Meteorological institute reached in
a balloon ascent the highest altitude
or record. They first went up TO the
height Of go 900 feet. losing conscious
ness for brief intervals. In spite Of the
risk they continued to ascend to 3d.
100 feet. when one Of them became
completely unconscious and could not
be aroused. The other aeronaut. after
making IL great effort In opening the
valve 10 descend. also became insensi
bic. and neither Of them recovered I'll
the balloon dropped to 10000 feet, al
the end OF an hours time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
The Phenix of Arabia.

In olden times bird called a "phe-
nix" was thought to live In the deserts
of Arabia His lease of life was said
to be 800 years. at the end OF whiS
time he built nest Of spices and fam
ned it into a dame with his wings.
The fame reduced the bird to ashes
out of which he sprung to live another
800 years. Richardson says that he
had fifty orifices i'm his beak, through
which he sung melodious airs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
DR.. MCDONALD

Is one OF the Greatest Living Special
ists 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
sickl, women strong, beautiful, and at
tractive. Weak men, old or young
cured in every case and saved from a
life OF suffering. Deafness, Rheuma-
tism and Paralysis cured through his
celebrated Blood aud Nerve Remedies
and Essential Oils charged with cleo
tricity. THE DEAF MADE TO
HEART THE LANE TO WALK
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 a glance
without asking any questions, SICK
folk. call on DR.. Mcdonald tits q
pleasure TO meet him. DR.. Mcdonald
never turns the poor from his door.
Consultation Free.
Those unable 10 call can address
Or. Donald Mcdonald,
THE SPECIALIST,
yelling ton Flats, Grand Rapids, Mich,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
I,no,c., OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The Japanese cite 26o color varieties
Of the chrysanthemum. Of which O3
are yellow. 81 white. 81 purple, 80 red,
81 pale pink. ~ russell and ii Of mixed
colors. y fancy prevails in the coun'
try that In this flower the same tint Is
never exactly reproduced aad that In
this it resembles the endless variety or
the human countenance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

AS regards color. gray horses live
longest. roam horses nearly ms long.
Cream colored horses are deficient III
staying power. especially in summer
weather Bays. on an average. are the
best. Horses with black hoofs are
stronger and tougher than others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
4 strong Hint.

A little girl went into a neighbors
house one day. and some apple parings
lay on Il plate on the table. After sit
ting awhile she said. II smell apples.
yes" the woman replied. II guess
you smell these apple parings on the
plate
mo. no." said she "'taint them |
smell. ! smell whole apples"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
lila TuIls.

"What will talk aboutr' remarked
man who had been called on uneX-
pectedly at n banquet and mentally
CROPPED for something to say.
Talk about minutew was the re-
joinder that came from a nimble wit
ted chap mt the other side of the din
ing room.-BostOn Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
His Hone.

al hope" said the serious man. that
you haven't been betting on the races.
IL hope SO too" said the young man
with the red necktie ana the restless
rye. II hope | will wake up tomorrow
md find out that the whole thing was
wild dream. But there's no use hop
ing Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

While ii is true that there comes a
tide i'm the affairs OF men which etc,
there are so many people every year
left stranded high and dry that some
caution would seem To be needed about
picking ont your particular tide.-Syra-
cuse Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Don't get angry ut small things. LOOK
ut vexations now as you Will view
them thirty days from date. The angry
man who gets the wrong key and push
as and rattics the door till he breaks
the lock loses more time than II he had
quietly cone for the right key and pays
for new lock besides.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

c,rArE OF MICHIGAN The circuit Court
for The County OF lonia. In 0hsnsey
aary r Cook, conpislnant
We
James D. Coos defendant
sun pend ne In the circuit Court lot the
County OF Ionia la Chanceryi Al lne , SasS ~
Ionia on the 18th day OF January, A. u. a sv-.
In this cause IL appearing from the aInu nst
OF Mary r. Coos. Complainant, FRANK l. noUn
and Hiram Oliver, on he anu eAhlDlte9n =" 80 III
A., tb,s csuse that the defendant James ID Cook
M resident OF this state, 70 wiz: OF tnc ioT
ship OF Campbell Ionia county Mich,kSn t,s,aen
process for his appearance mas peeu uutS 80 raa
md that the same could not be seryeu py Iea
son 81 his continued absence from his plhce oi
residence which also appears Dy tht Ictui" "
Irrank /, Moon Sherir OF Iona County 81
dorsed on the subpoena upJN l lSsu SiItcitor
cause, on motion e William Il CUTE Soiici aol
for Complafutant, IL Is ordered that Tue Salu
Jarnes ID Cook cause his appearance =. -, ~ 49,,
tered herein within three months from VIC u s.
~ ms order and In case OF his appearance mat
no causr his answer 10 complainants plll 10 oe
aied and a copy thereof 20 be served on tne
Complainant's solicitor within twenty gay
after service upon nm OF CODY ~ 49, - 80
mi IN ne taken as confessed Dy salu ueIehuant,
James ID. Cook, And u II further oiueIeu lnae
within twenty days the said complaihaht c"use
a notice az this order 10 he publshtu IN lhS
pEtnING HAMMER "A weekly newspaper printed
published and circulating IN sara county VI
Ionla and IA I such publication pe commune
therein AT least once IN each week LOT sl@ ,,
| M snccession or that she cause copy OF ms
| o,der 10 be personally served on said utlehoHhI
| Al least twenty days before the time above pre-
| scrihed for his appearance
| Dated Ionia Mich Jan %, laO!
| FRANK y VI DAVIS, Circuit Judge.
| Countersipned Glenn j. Lawless. Register
| Z hereby certify that the foregoing l. true
| eopy OF an order now on ME IN my once a.
| Register OF Chancery OF the above ourt,
D"''o' Jun GLENN J. LAwIEss, Register
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Russian census returns reveal the
presence Of 10000 idoators in popu-
lation of 125.6GS. 600. among which Tor
every 12I men there are a hundred wo-
men
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
Vol sn,,sned WIN Her

Mrs. Rpuham You used TO say that !
was your wife.
Benlam We'll. I'm not the only man
who has wished that life had been dit
fer, NJ. Brooklyn Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Constellation means duilness, oepree-
sion. headache, generally 2lsnrded
health DEWITT S Little Early Kisers
s.imulot9 the liver. open the bo"els
and relieve this condition Sale, speedy
and thorough They never grippe. "a
vorite pills. w. Benz dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20
A WnrnIng.

Whatever be your talents, whatever
be your prospects never speculate
AWAY on chance OF palace that
which you may need as provision
against the workhouse. Rulwer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Micro spcctroscope analysis of chin
ney SCOT has shown that it contains
iron. calcium, nickel. manganese. cop
per and silver
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Sir Andrew Clark was accustomed to
define old age as the period OF life at
which a man no longer adjusted him
self 10 his environment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

There is no beautifier OF complexion
or form or behavior like the wish 70
scatter Joy and not pain around you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

A locomotive engineer OF the Cairo
Short line is q woman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Kentucky NEGROES consider that the
caterpillar briuss fever.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

Queen Victoria has twenty-five
grandchildren.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-02-20

We have u swell line of the new
shape at this price, made to sell at
81. 90 but this is our price 81 70
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Principal Conventions Held in
Various Portions Ofthe United
states for which SpeCialrRteS
will be in Eject via BRlti-
more q Ohio b. R.

Denver, Col. National Fraternal
Congress, Aug. $3.50. One fare for the
round trip to Denver, Colorado Springs
or Pueblo, Col. Tickets good going
Aug. % and %, good returning until
Sept. 80, inclusive.
Denver, Col. National Association
OF Letter Carriers, Sept. l'6. One fare
for the round trip to Denver, Colorado
Springs or Pueblo, Col. Tickets good
going Aug. % to 81, good returning
until Sept. 30, inclusive.
Salt Lake City, Utah. Grand Lodge
B. P. o. E Aug. 12-14. One fare for
the round trip to Chicago or st. Louis
added to fares authorized therefrom.
Tickets on sale Aug. to 8, valid for
return until Sept. 30, inclusive.
San Francisco, Cal. Biennial Meet
ing Knights Of Pythias, Aug. l2-l4.
One fare to Chicago plus $50 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale Aug. 1 to
/, valid for return to Sept. 80, inclu-
sive.
campment, G. A. R., Oct. ell. One
fare for the round trip. Tickets good
going Oct. 4 to I, valid for return I'm.
iii Oct, IA. BY deposit of ticket with
Joint Agent at Washington and pay.
ment of fee OF fifty cents, extension OF
return limit may be secured to Nov. }.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
DOustE MURDER AT HIGHLAND.
Miner viii ShO, Gun Enacis Double
Tragedy

Fred Johnson, aged %, and John
johnson aged p, brothers, were muir
dered Saturday night at o'clock by
VIM Douglas, a miner, at Highland
They we're killed with a double bar.
relied shotgun. Douglas is in the iall
at Fairmont.
Douglas and his family were return
ing from fishing and when near bis
home, Iohn johnson came up. John.
son pulled two revolyers and cursed
Douglas. Douglas Oldest boy, WIN,
interfelred, and johnson turned on
him. Douglas Slipped home, got a
double barreled shotgun loaded with
No. S shot and returned. By this time
Fred Johnson had comeup, and he also
pulled revolver.
He asked Douglas what in the hell
he was going to do, and Douglas fired
at him hitting him in the left breast
Just under the collar bone tearing .
great hole.
He turned the gun on John and tired
and wounded him in exactly the same
place. Fred died instantly and John
lived ten minutes.
Douglass went to Monongah and
gave himself up and the sheriff Of
Marion county took him to jail.
The Johnsons were drinking. Doug
las saddle did it in self:defenSe, as be
thought the Johnsons would shoot.
Douglas is prostrated at the verdict
OF Coroner Fleming who held an In
quest Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock
and found they came to their death at
the hands OF Douglas.
Both murdered men were single
while Douglas is aged sand is quiet
citizen with family Of six girls, one
boy and a wife. The bodies Of the
Johnsons were taken to their home al
Rooms Run.
Douglas and his son, Will, had trou
BILE previously with the Johnsons
Sympathy is divided between thu
Johnsons and Douglas, and much ex
citement prevails. Mrs. Douglas II
FRUSTRATED.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
NoTIoETo TAKE DEPos1TIoNs

CharleSS. Roup, plaintiff vs.. Mary
Roup, defendant, in chancery in the
circuit court of Harrison county, West
Virginia,
To Mary Roup.
Take notice that the dispositions Of
Charles ROup and Others will be taken
at the law office OF Marcellus NJ.
Thompson in the city OF Clarksburg,
in the county Of Harrison, and State
Of West Virginia, on the 5th day Of
September, 1902. between the hours Of
8 a. m. and p. m, and that the depo'
Sitions Of BaltZ-RlchardSon and 9th.
ers, will be taken at the law office Of
OrlandoC. VOlkimOre. at No. 10 South
Erie street, in MaSsilon, Stark county,
Ohio, on the 9th day Of September,
1902, between the hours Of 8 a. m. and
p. M, to be read in evidence on the
hearing Of the above cause, in behalf
of the said Charles S. ROup.
If fromany cause the taking Of the
same shall not be commenced, or be.
ing commenced, shall not be complet.
ed on that day, the taking of the same
will be adjourned from time to time
until they are completed
Yours, SC,
CHARLES S. RoUP,
By Counsel.
MARCELLUs NJ. THOMPSON,
Attytor PHI. 4O-4t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Lynn Honor Elected Cashier.

Lynn S. Hornor was elected last Fri
day evening by the Board Of directors
OF the Traders National Bank TO the
vacancy caused by the death Of Cashier
G. Sprigg Sands. He received the
unanimous vote OF the board. Mr..
Sands was director and Mr.. Horror
was elected to this vacancy also. No
action was taken toward the election
of an assistant cashier. Resolutions
Of respect for Mr.. Sands were passed,
copies Of which will be sent to the
family of the deceased and copy will
be spread onthe records Of the bank.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

Byyirtue of decree pronounced on
the 24th day OF July, 1900, IN the
chancely cause OF Charles II. Pike ct
al VS. Charles E. Pike ct all in the cir
cult court of Harrison county, West
Virginia, the undersigned special
commissioner, appointed by said de-
cree for that purpose will on
TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1902,
the same being court day, sell at
public auction, at the front door of
The court house, In said county, the
following certain lots and tracts of
land of which Richard Pike died
seized, viz: these lots in Clarksburg,
w, Va. A house and lot where James
j. Chllders recently resided, on Pike
street in said ClarEsburg, conveyed to
said Pike by Thomas Reilly and wife,
by deed dated the 10th day OF April,
1879, and recorded IN said office IN deed
book No. 81, page 800; a lot containing
3S-lGO acres east ofthe said ClarKSourg
in said county, conveyed to the said
Pike by p. NJ. Long, clerk, by deed
dated the 9th day of January, 1888, and
recorded in deed book No. 81, page
26O: a certain tract Of land containing
20 acres more or less, partly underlaid
with the Pittsburg vein OF coal, and
known here as the Still House Run
Coal, near said Clarksburg IN said
county, conveyed to said Pike by
Samuel w. Little and wife, by deed
dated the 4th day Of May, 1870, re-
corded ia said office in deed book No.
SO. page 40; and that certain tract OF
land containing l0l ga acres and 80
poles on the North West Virginia
turnpike, in Simpson district In said
county; 35 l-6 acres Of which is under
laid with the PittSburg vein Of coal,
besides there are other veins OF coal
under the whole OF said tract, convey
ed to said Pike by Theodore F. Win
ter and wife by deed dated the Slst
iay Of March, 1858, recorded In said
Office In deed book No. SO, page 5l4.
This last tract Of land will be offered
as q whole, and the Plttsburg vein
Of coal Hereunder will be offered
separately, and II sold will be sold in
the manner that the most can
be realized therefrom; and while all Of
the foregoing land will be offered Tor
sale, the right is reserved to reject
each and all bids.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash
in hand and the residue upon nine and
eighteen months time, for which the
purchaser or purchasers Shall execute
notes with approved security, bearing
interest from day Of sale, and as ad-
ditional security, lien shall be re-
tanned on said real estate, respectively.
MARCELLUs NJ. THOMPSON,
Special Commissions.
State of West Virginia, county Of
Harrison, to-wit:
1, Enoch G. Tetrick, clerk Of the
circuit court of said county, do certify
that bond and security has been given
by the above commissioner as required
Given under my hand this 4th day of
August, 1902. E. G. TETRIGK,
40.4t CLERK.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Cattle Almost Foundered.

All Stout, Of Grassland, found four
teen Of his fine four-year-old cattle in
his corn field last Friday night. The
discovery was made just in time to
keep them nom laundering. 1t Is like
y his entire herd OF titty.one, weigh
ing 1900 pounds each, would have
killed OF injured themselves badly, II
he had not made the discovery. He
spent next day building wire fence
around the corn field.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
To thesherif of Harrison county,
greeting.
You are hereby commanded to sum.
mon Mary Roup to appear before the
Judge OF our circuit court of Harrison
county atthe clerks office of our said
court, at rules to be held therein for
said court, on the first Monday in Au.
gust next, to answer bill in chancery
exhibited against them In our said
court by Charles 8. Roup, and have
then there this writ.
Witness, Enoch G. Tetrick, clerk OF
our said court, at the court house OF
the said county, this the 3lst day OF
July, 1902, and in the 4Oth year Of the
State. +. G. TETRICK,
40.4t. Clerk.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
TN PLATE NAL EMPLOYEES
Decide to Participate in Celebration
Of Labor Day,

The TIN plate min employees will par
ticipate ia the celebration here OF La
Dor Day. They came TO this decision
at meeting held Saturday afternoon.
The meeting was large, there being
lis in attendance. 1t was also en-.
thusiastic. The tin plate mlllemployes
are over two hundred strong ana ex'
cellent citizens. They will make a
tine showing'in the parade,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22

Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg
Iowa, was cured Of a stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes Of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and number of physicians without
relief. For sale by Geo. c. Stone, 3rd
street druggist. 39.1m,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Special Low Rates ON sundays
During summer senSOn, Bal
ttmore a ohio Railroad.

The Baltimore s. Ohio r r will sell
excursion tickets at very low rates,
good going and returning the same
day, every Sunday during the summer
season, on regular trains to and from
all stations between ClarkSbarg and
Parkersburg, Clarksburg and Grafton,
Clarksburg and Morgantown, Clarks-
burg and New MartinSville and Clarks-
burg and Weston inclusive. No rate
higher than $3.50. Cali on ticket
agent for rates and time OF trains. II
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-08-22
Vacancy Filled,

A new superintendent has been Sc
lected to fill the vacancy at Pinnick-
innick mines caused by the resigna-
tien Of Stephen A. Lewis. The new
o6icial is j. A. Hamilton, Of Ohio. he
arrived Yesterday and assumed the
duties of the office Friday morning.