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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
Split HIS MILK.
r.. w. Ranney's Horses Ran Away
Saturday-Fine Wagon was
Demolished.

F.. w. Ranney's team attached to
his milk wagon became frightened
at some unknown object on Saturday
last and ran away while out deliv-
ering milk on the North side, demo-
fishing his fine new wagon and spilling
about one hundred quarts of the lac
teal fluid on the public highway.
Mr. Johnson the driver was deliver
ing milk at one of his customers doors
and had left the team standing alone
when they started to run. In their
wild flight they came in contact with
telephone pole striking it so hard
that il broke the pole in two places.
The wagon was complete wreck and
as il was new one the loss is quite a
severe one. He is now using one of
the old wagon formerly used by II.
Buttolph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
THE M
Levi TuttIe and wife, on Saturday
last.
Friends and Relatives Reminded them
of their 25th Anniversary-Larg
crowd and Enjoyable Time

| Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Tuttle of the
Belding farm rose from their slumbers
ON Saturday morning August 8, at the
regular hour and began the various
duties of the day, entirely oblivious
of the fact that that day marked the
18th anniversary of their married life,
nor were they aware of the fact until
later in the fore noon when their
pleasant home was literally stormed
by 40 of their friends and relatives
who appeared on the scene to inform
them of the date and to help them
celebrate the same in a manner fit
ing to the occasion.
One fourth of century is a long
time to travel together in life, and
such events are usually made the oc-
casion of much rejoicing, among the
parties interested and their friends.
and Mrs Decker Hoppough, and two
of Mr. Tuttles sisters planned the
affair in very fine shape.
noon by those present to which all
did ample justice. Following the din
ner Decker Hoppough gained the at
tention of the party long enough to
Introduce Mr.. Lagee Hall of Grattan
who asked Mr.. and Mrs. Tuttle to
step forward, please" when he pro-
ceeded in few well chosen and appro-
pirate remarks to present the unsus-
pectlng couple with purse contain
ing 80 90 of the coin of the realm.
Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle were greatly
touched at this mark of affection but
rallied sufficiently to respond to the
kind remarks in a few well chosen
WORDS of thanks for this evidence of
esteem.
The men enjoyed number of games
of quoits and the ladies present talked
on the passing subjects till 4 o'clock,
when ice cream and cake was served to
all present. Among those present were
Alvin Dimjck and wife and Will
55piHeE wife AL of whom a. Kate
Luck to Ionia 25 years ago when they
went to that city for the purpose of
being Joined in marriage.
Such meetings as these form bright
GASES in lfe's continuous hustle and
make all present glad to know that
they are among the living.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
Battalion Annual.
The show has gone.

The Ionia county Battalion and w.
r. c. auxiliary held their annual
meeting at Riverside Park, Lyons,
Wednesday, August 9th; the attend
ance being large considering the hard
rain in the forenoon. The program
was carried out as advertised, the ad-
dress of welcome by G Il. Herrick and
Mrs. John r. Dougherty and the music
by the Lyons band, mixed quartette
and Miss Boyden being of specia
merit. The quartette was composed
of Messrs. Hale and Strong, Mrs
Baker and Miss Boyden, with Mrs
Very as organist. The Invocation
by Rev. j. r. Bowen was appropriate
to the occasion. Insthe absecne o.
f. M. Allen, the response to the ad
dress of welcome was made by Maj
Frank r. Chase.
At the business meeting of the bat
talon the following officers were
chosen: President, VIM r. Olds, Bel
ding; lst vice president, Il. w. Hol
comb of Portland; 2nd vice president
j. l.. Fowle, Ionia.
The w. X. G. officers are: Presi
dent. Mrs. Mary Coville, Belding; 5
V Mrs. Horner of Portland; j. "
Mrs. York, Lake Odessa; Chaplain
Mrs. Brookins, Ionia; Treasurer, Mrs
Berry of Belding.
Mrs. John McQuillin was designate
to respond to the address of welcom
next year.
The next meeting will be held a
Belding in 1904.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
i-PAW SELLS.
They Showed at GreenvIIlc treat
Crowd In Attendance

Crowd In Attendance
Yes. the great and only Forepaugh
and Sells Bros united shows has come
and gone-not to Belding because of
lack of side-track conveniences but
to Greenville, our sister city.
The elephants have exhibited their
stupendous intellect; the ladies in abb
breviated skirts, covered with silver
and gold spangles have ridden the
fiery steeds without saddle or bride,
%hile staPaaln& na2n IN nbr he a9gseE5 5 bare
himself Diavolo, the devil, has loopeo
the loop. The monkeys have ceased
their chatter in these parts, the
screech of the cockatoO is no longer
heard in the land, and the tented city
is folded and gone.
Just how many Belding people went
to witness the show will never be
known unless a special census be
taken to determine the same The
p. NJ. agent said he sold 476 tickets to
Greenville up to the time Of the lao
train Monday. But this IS not all
Team after team left Belding at an
early hour, with Greenville rs the
object of their destination. And the
crowds came back. A murmur of sat
isfaction is heard on every side: it is
better, grander than ever. Fathers
took the children; mothers their babes;
lovers their sweet hearts: but its all
oyer now, and quiet again maintains,
where but few short hours ago was
chaos and confusion.
The show has gone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
IMPROVEMENTS AT SMYRNA.
Town is booming. Big Maccabee Hall
Completed Electric Light Plant
Greatly Improved-Other
Ita,nS Of Infaraat

Town is Booming. Big Maccabee Hall
Completed Electric Light Plant
Greatly Improved-Other
Items of Interest.
Smyrna is still on the map OF Mich
igan, and although the citizens there
do not claim it to be the largest and
best rural town in the state of Michi-
gan, it is certainly as good as any of
them. Business in all lines repre-
sented was never better and eyiden-
ces of improvement are seen on every
hand. The Maccabee hall is com
pleted and is a structure of which all
NAV feel proud 1t is 28x60 feet, two
storys, and the rooms have been so
planned as to accommodate the or
ders very conveniently.
The Knights will occupy the upper
hall and the L O. Il. NJ the one on
the ground floor Mark Hoppough is
the builder of it and he rushed the
work along to completion in short
order. A ne band is rehearsing and
will be in shape soon to give weekly
A~ferenades.
The electric lighting plant of the
Spencer Electric Light and Power Co
has for some time been undergoing
valuable improvements. A new pow
er house is being built, new whee
has been added TO the two already in
the machinery has been made so al
10 bunch all the power that is possi-
BILE for use when needed, all at al
outlay of omething Ike $4,000
Several dwellings are being painted
and the school house is undergoing
needed rpnnirs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
sTAHL. FoRQUER NUPTIALs.
Ceremony Took Place at O:3O Mon
day Evening-GroomH Had Home
Ready for Bride.

On Monday last, our genial citizen
Fred Stahl, went to Ionia, to attend
the ball game-he said-but later de
yelopments showed that he had other
matters of far greater Importance to
attend to. Some of the wise ones
whispered that they thought the ball
game just bluff TO coyer his real mo-
tive, which more recent developments
disclose to have been a visit TO the
county clerk in search of marriage
license.
Armed with the proper credentials
nc returned to this city Monday after
noon and at $3.50 p. IN. Rev. H. N.
Spear spoke the words that Joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony, Mr..
Fred Stahl of this city and Miss Mag
gle Fol quer of st. Louis.
The ceremony, which was perform
ed in the groom's new home on the
north side was witnessed by only the
immediate relatives of the contract
ing parties
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
Lost His Home.

The fire whistle told our citizens of
another fire on Saturday afternoon
and the fire company was quickly on
hand ready to be battle with the fire
monster, but soon learned that it was
beyond their reach as it was located
west of the river.
The property belonged TO David
Salyer and was insured in the Ionia
County Mutual but we have not learn
ed the amount. Mr.. Arris who occu.
pied the house lost nearly all bis
goods. he carried an insurance of $20(
in the Sandell agency.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
East otisco Farmers Club.

The East Otisco Farmers club held
their monthly meeting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Chickering.
The resignation of the Cor. sec'y Mrs.
Cora Carpenter was accepted and
Mrs. O. A hummer was elected to
fill the vacancy. The committee on
library was discharged and new one
appointed.
The question for debate was, re-
solved that foreign emigration IL
beneficial to the United States and
was discussed in the Affirmative by
John Kohn and Clyde Cooper and ir
the negative by Anthony Kohn ant
Clarence Chickering followed by a
lively discussion. The litrary part oi
music and singing added to the pleas
ures of the meeting.
Arrangements were made for the
next meeting which is to be held a
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Mum
mer on the 4th of Sept. with picni,
dinner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
BASE BALL MATTERS
Chas. j. Seely Resigns as Mana
ger of Association.
DIDN'T LIKE so MUCH KICKING
Games VIII Go on, However-A Good
Game For Saturdny-Mt. Pleasant
and Tecumseh VIII Play.

Chas. j. Seely who was elected
manager of the base ball association
at the opening of the season here sent
in his resignation to the executive
committee week ago and asking at
the same time, to be relieved from
the duties deyolving upon the office
of manager. As yet the resignation
has not been accepted but Mr.. Seely
says there is no strings to it, that il
is final and he will have no more to do
with the base ball business as mana
ger, he is willing he says however to
hssist in any way he can to make the
business a success and help the asso-
citation through the season.
He is thoroughly tired of so much
kicking and roasting as has been
heaped upon him, it would be differ
ent he says if he was getting any pay
for his services but the whole blunt of
everything falls on him and friend
and foe both give him the worst of it
all the time. There is no question
but that Mr. Seely has worked hard
and faithful for the association and
ii is doubtful if an4her can be found
to fill his place.
The season has been somewhat un-
propituous, the association having
battled against bad weather with a
number of games, and when the crowd
was the largest it would usually be
when week team and tame game
were on, naturally hoodooing a good
game. Next Saturday our people
may look for good ball playing as Mt.
Pleasant and Tecumseh have been
booked. two teams with excellent re-
cords in ball circles. At Tecumseh
Wednesday, the Mt. Pleasant and Te
cumseh teams met and 10 inning
game was played, resulting in a vic
tory for the home team, to2.
On Wednesday, Aug 18th, mid
week game will be put on, which will
give our business men an opportunity
to close up shop, if they desire, and
xwitness il Holland and Mt Pleasant
have been engaged for the occasion.
The balance of the season has not yet
been dated, but good teams only will
be engaged and fine ball playing may
be looked for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
West Michigan Fair.

The West Michigan fair will be held
in Grand Rapids on the l4th, 18th,
10th, 18th and 18th of next mont b
and in the planning for summer va.
cation it will be wise for everyone to
include in it a trip to the fair.
There will be running races and
trotting races of all sorts on the track
every day; there will be exhibitions ol
fine cattle, horses and other stock
There will be the finest art depart
ment that has ever been shown at any
fair in this part of the country.
Everybody is earnestly commended
to go and most cordially invited by
the fair people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
Farmers Picnic.

a farmers picnic to be held under
the auspices of the Kent Pomona
Grange at Silver-Lake, Friday, Aug.
81. Speakers of the day are Hon. j.
X. Campbell, of Ypsilanti, and Prof.
c. ID. Smith, of the Agricultural Col
lege. President of the day, John O.
Berry Plenty of music, both band
and vocal, with recitations and essays
will give variety TO the program
which will begin at ll:00 O'Clock wher
Chas, Allmand, lecturer of Pomona
Grange will giye the address of wei
come. Everybody invited to join will
the Grange and have day of recrea
tion. Silver-Lake has most beauti
ful picnic ground, plenty of boats will
be provided. Hay will be furnished
for horses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
Goes To Grand Rapids.

Glen Pope who has been the popu-
lar and efficient clerk in A. and ID.
Friedman's store for the past four
years will leave on Monday next to
accept position with the Herpol-
shiemer Co of Grand Rapids, where
he will have charge of the gents fur
nishing department. Harry Clafiln,
who has been employed for the past
year in Holmes Bros store will accept
the position made vacant by Mr.. Pope.
Glenn's friends will be glad to hear OF
his success but will regret to see him
leave Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
special school Meeting.

The School Board has called a
special meeting for next Monday
night at O'Clock TO vote on the pro-
position to purchase the lots in the
rear of the school house to give ad-
ditional room to the school property
The lot can be purchased at a rea-
sonable figure at this time and growth
of the school would seem to indicate
the need of the extra lot. Belding
property is constantly on the increase
in value and inasmuch as the school
will soon require more room for the
accommodation of the pupils it would
seem a very proper move.
The Board wants goodly number
of the citizens to be present at this
meeting, in order that general sense
of the people on the proposition may
be had. Remember the date.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
SOLD AT AUCTION.
ID. III. Brtcker's Bankrupt stock Goes
TO r. A Holden of Chicago

ID. III. Bricker's Bankrupt stock Goes
to r. A Holden of Chicago.
Tuesday was the day set for the sale
of ID II. Bricker's stock in this city
and attorney Chas. NJ Owen, of the
firm of Clapperton & Owen, of Grand
Rapids conducted the sale.
The stock of goods invoiced at 81,
0306S and Mr.. Bricker had an cxemp-
tion of $3.50 which left the value of
the stock as given by the local APP
praisers. at Sl,7S0.6S. The stock was
started at $500 but there was but lit
tie activity in the bidding, some of
our business men bidding up to 1865,
A. NJ. Weeks of Lowell and +. A.
Holden of Chicago were also bidders
on the stock; and il was finally knock
ed down TO the latter at 1850 Mr.
Holden is engaged in the business of
buying bankrupt stocks and expects
to ship the goods to Chicago.
1t is understood that f II. Spencer
and A. Thurman have since acquired
the stock, it having been turned over
to them by Mr.. Holden, and as soon
as the United States court affirms the
sale, they will take possession and dis
pose of it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13

Marion Harland says that no girl
should be ashamed to do housework;
it is a most womanlyaccomplishment.
One can never be really good house
keeper unless one has a practical
knowledge of even the humblest work
in the house. 1t is fallacy, for no
one can command well who has not
served. Learn to do and know how to
direct.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
The New York station
or the PennsyIvsnIa system.

at the foot of West 23d Street,
makes the uptown and hotel district
OF New York easily accessible. The
cheap cab service of this station from
that station is extensively patronized
Full particulars may be had by address
ing F. M. Bushong, ID. z. Agt.. Is Cam
pus Maetius, Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13
SEQUEL TO EsCAPADE.
Were Welded saturday I'm Ionia-
Remained I'm Jail Five Weeks.

"'FN W NOuUOU 'HFU' U''y III IUIIIU-
Remained I'm Jail Five Weeks.
Christian Sorenson and Orpha Fos-
sold, the couple who for nearly five
weeks have been at the county Jail on
charge and sentenced for illegal rela.
tions at Belding, were released Sat.
urday morning, They forthwith Wis
tied the Office of the county clerk,
took out marriage license and at I
a. m. were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony by Justice Nesbitt. The
couple are Of Danish descent and
haye been of little trouble while in
custody. "Chris" as he is called is u
and Orpha 30.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrOrs when there n bottle of DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the mediciL q
chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises and
SD ,ains. Instant relief.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13

Will cure Bright's Disease.
will cure Diabetes.
Will cure Stone In Bladder.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder hi
seases. w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13

Mothers lose their dread for that
terrible second summer" when they
have DIR. Fowler's Extract Of Wild
Strawberry In the house. Natures
specific for summer complaints OF eve
ry sort.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-13

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all di
seases arising from disordered kidneys
or bladder. w. /. Benedict.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11

Al the regular meeting of the Berry
Vile Fire Company last Friday night,
the matter OF purchasing uniforms was
idcnfinitely postponed. This action was
taken after several members had express
sed themselves as unwilling to purchase
uniforms with money which was raised
for the purpose OF securing suitable
site for the erection of a building for the
company.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
For Sale.

A handsome building property located in
acres. The same may be bought as whole,
or i'm part. This property is improved by
fine stable, and out houses. For further
information and .aticulars. make application
TO Blackburn Smith. Attorney-at-law
Berrvvilie. Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-11-11
We Pick the Winners.

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CINCINNATI CONGRATULATIONS, March l. 1903
Maxim Gay who have winners
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Notice TO TreSpaSSerS.
Good Investment.

We have for sale paying business in a
live Virginia town. Total stock carried from
$500 TO $500. Cleared $500 last year.
Reason for sale, owner desires to retire
VIII sell at cost for cash; OF will accept one
third cash and two interest bearing notes
due in two and three years for the balance.
This business is the very thing for young
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yourself perhaps you will know Of someone
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Our Clients Won a Million Dollars.

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Notice 10 TreSspaSserS.

Notice is hereby given that any one fonnd
roaming over the land of the undersigned,
with dog or gun. win be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law, and mean what /
say. II. b. COLEMAN.
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October Meetings Morris Park and BrishtOn.

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Address, JAMES p. REARDON.
Attorney-at-Law. Winchester, Va.
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In amounts Of $500 and over. First lien
on Real Estate invariably required.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Berryville, Va.
Office opposite Jail.
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EVERY WEEK A WINNER in OCTOBER
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