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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-05-13
The Cleveland "Boom.'

The whole country Is talking about
the possibility OF Grover Cleveland
again becoming the Democratic candi-
date for the presidency. Cleveland is
taking it seriously himself. At st.
Louis he showed more evidences Of
being a living man with live interests
in the affairs of the day than he has
showed for a long time. 1t is evident
he is beginning to think Of making
another last appearance. What II he
did retire to Princeton, isn't Adelina
Patti, after having made more fare
well tours than any man can recall,
about to make another after a lapse
of ten years? When the former pres
ident got back to Princeton a report
er had a friendly talk with him and
gave him no less than half a dozen
opportunities to say that he had for
ever put away all thoughts OF more
public life, but none of the opportuni-
ties was utilized.
Cleveland Is human, and II would
require a superhuman being not to
be gratiied by the talk Of a great po-
litical party searching out an old
man gone into retirement, after being
cast off by that party, to make him
for the fourth time its candidate for
president of the United States. And
when you recall that that man has
twice been president and has held
before him the distinction that has
belonged to no other president of be
ing three times the incumbent of the
greatest executive Office in the world
it is no wonder that Cleveland refus
es to commit himself or nut ava!
the dangerous honor.
His nomination Is by no means i'm
possible. The conservative eastern
Democracy and the southern heredi
tary Democracy may unite to nomi
nate him despite the radical Democ
racy of the west. But what chance
is there of his election? Absolutely
none. In New York alone there are
enough radical Democrats to throw
the state to Roosevelt, and without
New York Cleveland would not be
thought of. Bryan and his intense
followers would support Roosevelt
rather than Cleveland. Cleveland,
the very incarnation of old mossback
conservative Democracy, would moi
have a ghost of a show to carry a
single western state.
The talk Of nominating Cleveland
Is the last effort of the moribund ele
ment in a demoralized party to seek
to obtain national power with nothing
but a great name. Traditional Dem
ocracy is a mere shell. Il has no re
lation to the problems OF the day
Political battles will m more be
fought in this country without refer
ence to the great tasks that must BIZ
taken up and performed by this gener
alton. II the Republican party, un
der Roosevelt, boldly tackles the in
dustrial problems Of the day, as Il
has begun to do. there will be no ex
cuse for the existence of the Demo
cratic party except as a brake. 1
the Republican party fails to lead tn,
way in taking up new issues and shap
ing new policies for the times, som,
other party will do the work, and tina
may be the opportunity OF radica
Democracy. With the outlook as
Is at present there is no hope for
Democracy that Is nothing but
name or for the wild and untamet
Democracy of the Bryan kind.-Min
neapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-05-13
Deafness Cannot. be Cured

By local applications as they can.
not reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There Is only n way to cure
deafness. and that Is by constitution,
al remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infamed condition Of the mucous
lining Of the Eustachian tube. When
this tube is infiamed you have a rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed. deafness
Is the result, and unless the inlamma.
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear,
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by ca.
tarrh, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition OF the mucous ser
vices.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
chlars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists. rs cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-05-13
POWERFUL WEAPON.
New Instrument of Destruction EvoIv
ed by u, 8, A, OFFICERS,

New instrument OF DESTRUCTION Evolv
ed by v. s. A. Officers.
Washington, May 8.-The army
board, which has been for months
past considering the merits of the
new service rife or musket has fin
ally decided In favor of a weapon
with a barrel only twenty-four inches
in length, using a 80 ball.
The new gun is a remarkable weap
on, according to the ordnance OH
GERS, for while It Is six inches short
er than the Krag. and only two inches
longer than the carbine, IL is more
powerful than either, with a higher
initial velocity and fatter trajectory
It a easily penetrate twenty-foul
one-inch pine planks. II Is a pound
lighter than the service rife, which
is a consideration in the tropics. A
new feature Is a complete encasemen,
OF the barrel in wood to prevent the
burning of the hands OF the marks
man when the gun Is rapidly dis
charged.
The gun was evolved by United
States army officers and is not pat
ented. It Is said to be the most pow
erful musket in the world.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-05-13
He Sits on the Safety Valve.

This is an exceptional spring for
travelling on the part Of heads oil
great governments. President Roose'
welt Is enjoying himself in western
wilds. President Loubet Of France
is visiting Algiers. King Edward oil
England has been in Portugal. and Is
going TO Italy and France. The Ger
man emperor has paid a call In Den
mark, and is frequently on the move.
The Turkish Sultan, however, does
not wander far from home. He Is sit
ting on the safety valve, and wonder
ing when that threatened revolution
will break out.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-05-13
Too Great a Risk.

In almost every neighborhood some.
one has died from an attack Of collie
or cholera morbus. often before medi-
cine could be procured OF a physician
summoned. A reliable remedy for
these disorders should be kept at
hand. The risk is too great for any
one TO take. Chamberlain's Collie,
| Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
undoubtedly saved the lives OF more
people and relieved more pain and
| suffering than any other medicine In
use. IL a always be depended up.
on. For sale by c. II. Williams, Lew
istown and Gilt Edge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
ALTON MosELEY


Miss Block of Grand Rapids return
ed home Friday and Miss Eya Andrews
returned with her to spend a few days
Mrs A. 5, Holmes visited Mrs.
Helena hite THURSDAY night on her
way to Detroit where she will join a
Of 30 on their European trip.
H. Warner add wife visited her
mother Mrs Eunice Richmond sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bunker Of
Greenvle visited her sister MIRA Bert
Norton over sunday.
Chester Gardner and wife Of smyrna
visited her parents Mr.. aud Mrs. Chap.
man at Fallashurg Sunday.
Mrs Clare Ford is on the sick list.
A. Fl. Norton went 70 Mcbride Sat
urday to attend the funeral Of his neiee
who Is daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. q.
Henry of that place,
Chester Ford and Miss Hazel Barnes
visited at las Gahan's Of Parnell sun
day.
Mrs. Bert Norton went to Greenyille
Monday to attend the burial Of Mrs.
Bell in the Greenville cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
GRATTAN.

The Grattan Mason lodge held a
special meeting June 20
To Mr. and Mrs Peck daughter
lune ~
no Mn ma Mrs Ralph Hall an La
geo llan farm, son june ri.
Nlr aud Mrs 4. O. Deadly Of Green-
willie took dinner with Mr and Mrs. q.
Elsbg 81 Oakfe'd June 2f, als1 called
ou Grattau friends.
Mr. aud Mrs ! a Lesslter visited
their old friends Mr.. DlrroT and wife
Of Rockford sunday
Mr. and Mrs q / Watkins expect
to start for Minnesota June "a Co visit
her aged sister and husband who has
reached so years Of age
Mr. aud Mrs Fred Dorman aud Mrs.
sarah Lessiter of Beldipg took dinner
with Mr. and Mrs. Platt Rowland June
a.
Henry Miller Of Grattau IS putting
mp wood shed for Mrs. Lessltor.
Miss Belle EIkins closed another sue
cessful term of school 10 the Ashley
district June 10 One Of her pupils has
this remarkable record Miss Silvia
Dewey I'm five years Of attendance art
this school has neither been absent or
tardy during the whole period,
The Grattan Centre r.. A. S. with
their sale and supper June 90, cleared
about $50 large amount OF ice
cream was sold at cts per dish. "A
few articles remain to be sold,
No adequate description can be given
Of the Children's Day exercises repeat
ed at the Grattan NJ Z. church June p
evening. A pure white platform edged
with lovely flowers, back OF which the
white gates beautifully trimmed with
green stood. Miss Kitty Matice who
has trained the II girls in their parts
for this lovely sceneScame on the stage
first reciting fine soliloquy on the
aim and end Of our Pilgrim journey
here, and shall we find the gates ajar
hereafter, followed by the girls one
bearing white cross trimmed with
myrtle, each in turn answering the
questions with scripture quotations
aud singing a never to-be forgotten
soul Inspiration all at last passing
through 1.-THE Gates ajar Several
beautiful solos we're sang, also selec-
tions by the choir. Miss Matice and
the girls deserve much praise for their
work, also other helpers collection
$3.50.
Little Eloise, daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs r. L. Brooks was six years old
but June is nice time for q party, so
last week 30 little friends met with her
aud Toasted on strawberries and ice
cream with other goodies
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
GERMAN sYRuP.

We want 90 impress Ola our readers
that Boschee S German syrup Is posi-
lively the only preparation ON The
market TODAY that does relieve and
cure cOn5umptiun. 10 contains the
speCihcs, such rs pure tar extracts Of
gums ETC.. which have been 50 highly
endorsed for the cure of coughs, colds
aud consumption by the great medical
congre. ses The consumpiive, whether
bis disease Il ia the throat or lungs,
must have rest at night and be free
from the spasm 81 dry aud rackuV
cough iu Che morning. The diseased
parts want rest healing aud soothing
treatment, and The patient needs fresh
air, good food etc German syrup will
give free and easy eXpectOration in the
morning with speedy aud permanent
relief Small BOTTLES, 20 CTS; regular
size. containing nearly -four times as
much, 10 cents. At all druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
ORLEANS.

Luther Berry of Fenwiek took dinner
Sunday with Harris Bolster,
S. Lawton and wife Of Muncie are
visiting and helping to care for her
sister Mrs. b. A. Clark.
Rena Susie spent Sunday with her
sister Mrs. Bert Whipple.
George Kelly arrived in town Friday
from the blind school.
John Monitor and daughter, Mabel
Dummond of Mason county came Sat
urday to attend Grandma Edmond's
funeral.
Mrs. Beach Clark Of Grand Rapids /.
visiting In town.
Martha Howe Edmonds died June 10
1903, her husband died in 1881. She
leaves three boys and three GIRLS, two
brothers and one sister She was loved
by all who knew her, she made bel
home with her daughter Mrs. Thomel
Murray. Age 50 years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grtst of Nezusy Items Reported by
Our Special Correspondents
EJrREK "A.

Q. NJ. Loomis of Muskegon was call
ing on old friends here last week and
attended the Epworth League.
Children's day was observed at the
Eureka church June q.
Children's day was observed at the
Ashley church last sunday, the house
was we'll filled aud the decorations with
the national colors and the flowers
made the exercises very nice.
our much needed rain has come,
The ne ghbors Of Frank Beardslee
made a bee for him last week and pillow
ed, dragged, marked and nearly plant
ed his beans and fitted his potato
ground, s men and teams we're present.
he was put back with his work by the
sickness and death Of his father and
his own poor health, and such kindness
is appreciated,
Married at the residence of the bride
ia stanton, June 8, Miss Gertrude
slanker and Mr.. Jay Kinsman.
Robert Wood started for Puget
Sound, Washington Monday.
Mrs Mary Woodwork and Mrs
Amelia Crawford have gone to Craw.
ford on an extended visit
Mr.. Abe Beardslee of southwest
Oakfeld one OF the old pioneers passed
away a few days ago after very pain
ful illness aged " years He was a
good neighbor, and kind iudulgent
father and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services held at his late home
conducted by the Rev. Hills OF Green
Vile, Tnterment in Forest Home
cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
vERGENNEs STATION.

Earl Tucker OF Emdale called to see
his grandparents T. Ring and wife last
week before leaving for Dakota.
The Cleaners are taking in new
members every month.
Mrs Ralph Farr and son of Cedar
Springs we're guests OF Mrs. d. Church
last SUNDAY.
Mrs. d Church attended the funeral
Of Mr., Colvin at Fallasburg Saturday.
Elder Merrill aud family OF Chapel
we're guests at Stephen Kennels Satur-
day and Sunday.
Miss Wilcox is working for Mrs. f.
Keech
VIM. Garfield and wife OF Whitney.
Vile visited his brother here Sunday.
Walter White has been having the
Chicken.pox.
Mrs. Glare Ford is quite sick.
Mrs Mary Thompson Of Shelby Wis
tied friends here last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
Paine's Celery
Compound
Permanently Cures Sick and
Nervous Headaches that
Make Life Miserable.

Sick and nervous headaches are amongst
the worst ills Of life. The man or woman who
is subject 10 headache at irregular intervals,
goes through lie bearing a load Of misery
and wretchedncss that Is terrible TO think
of.
Headaches as a rule, result from a dis
ordered condition Of the nervous system.
Mental excitement, loss Of sleep, bodily
fatigue, and disordered digestion are exciting
causes. When the brain becomes tired and
debiltated, The whole nervous system IS weak
ened, and headaches result. if the liver Is
sluggish, the Kidneys inactive, and digestion
deranged, headaches invariably follow t.
cure and prevent headache, the nervous sys.
TEN must he strengthened and vitazed.
The most persistent cases Of headache, nervous
feebeness, and slccplcssness, are permanently
cured BY paine's Celery Compounds 4 IS thc
great reconstmctant ot the nervous system
Mrs. Henry Ncstricl, ST. Clair, Mich., ten.
OF her release from suffering as ioIows:--
al have been troubled with dyspepsia am
sick headache for number Of years. About
every week / would have lad spell Of sicl
headache, but since ! began using Paine
Celery Compound, my dyspepsia IS gone, anc
l do not have any more headaches. ! Zee
better than / have for years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
FALLAsnuRG.

James COlqiu3s horse ran away while
coming home from Lowell Wednesday,
throwing him out, forty rods west OF
Fallasborg bridge, receiving injuries
0hich caused his death, twenty-four
hours later lie was born near Paris,
Ont, and was seventy years OF age
MIR Colvn came from Canada IN 1854
III the age Of p; he was married to
Miss ellen Bec6with Of Vergennes 10
1864 and has since made his home IN
Fdlasburg TO this union we're given
nine children five boys and four girls,
eight Of these, Charles Of Grand Rap
ids, Fred and Ross 81 idaho, Carl Of
Mellin, Wis. Mrs w Joseph Of Coop.
ersvilc Mrs III Farr OF Cedar Springs
ard The Misses Carrie and Edith Of
Bedding arc left with the aged mother
TO mourn the loss q a kind father and
husbands BertColviu son, the first
10 be taken from the family circle, died
from sickness while on his way home
from the late Philippine war Mr.
Colyin was held In high esteem by his
neighbors aud all who know him, con
genial and pleasant ways winning for
him many friends and he will be sadly
missed in the vicinity. The funeral
was. held at the house Saturday at ,
o'clock. Five OF the children being
present, his son Charles Of Grand Rap
ids, Mrs. w. Joseph of Coopersville,
Mrs. II Farr OF Cedar Springs and
Misses Carrie and Edith Colvin Of Bel
ding. Rev Mr.. Eaton OF Lowell
preached the fuueral sermon. He was
laid to rest in the Fallasburg cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
SPENCER MILL.

Some fine fish are being caught at
Lincoln lake.
School closes next Friday
James Buttolph was called to Beld-
ing last week to see his mother who Is
quite sick.
Mrs. o. l.. Mcclure is visiting her
children at Owo5so.
Henry Larsen will raise new barn
next week.
John Camerons new honse is pro-
crossing finely.
AT er several weeks Of hard labor
Mr. Blett has nearly completed his
task OF moyeing the Spencer's Mil
parsonage to Mr. NJ. Wards farm on
Big land.
MIR. and Mrs. Will Seriue had bust
ness in Belding last week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
BABroNvILLE.

Ray Tower Of NJ. \ c. Is visiting
relatives here
Geo Richmond returned to Ann AR
Dor Saturday after apar'ing few days
with bis parents E. } Richmond and
wife.
Verne Davis and family visited with
relatives here Sunday.
Mrs, NJ. A. Godfrey and Ora, also c.
Godfrey and wife Of Oakfeld we're en-.
tertained at Fred B'chmoud's Sunday
Ben Tower attended the exercises at
the NJ. a, G. last week.
Several from this place attended the
burial Of Airs Dr.. Bell at smyrna Sun
day.
Abner Richmond and wife were
guests at Walter Whites Sunday.
The farmers at this place are very
busy at present doing their road work.
School will Close Ga the Button dis
trict this week for The summer yaca-
ton.
Miss Ruby Douglas spent last satur-
day night with her cousin Mrs. Geo,
Grey.
Chas. Holiday spent last Tuesday in
Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
AvoN-KEENE,

Miss Maggie Seymore OF Ionia is yis-
itiug her aunt Mrs VIM. Campbell.
Mrs Norman Higgins is very sick,
Carrie Scott Is helping care for her
Geo Converse and wife visited at
John uo-kiu's Sunday.
Mrs VIM Campbell visited in Grand
Rapids last week.
Mrs Grace Ellison Brimmer and
children Of Lakeview is visiting her
cousin Mrs. Robt sparks and othe,
relatives in this vicinity.
Our highway commissioner Is busy
putting The roads Ia good shape.
Q. l.. Frost Of Broomfeld is visiting
relatives IN this vicinity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

Fresh testimony in great quantity Is
constantly coming iu, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consume
tiou Coughs and Colds 20 be Uneouaied.
A recent expression from Il. j. Nc
Farland Brniorvllle, Va. serves an
example. lie writes: g had Bronchi.
tis for three years and doctored an The
time without being benefited Then
began taking DR. Kings New Discov
cry. and few bottles wholly cured
me Equally effective In curing al
Lung and rh roat troubles. Corsamo
iiou, Pneumonia and Grip. Guarante
20 by Council Bros Druggist. Tr'a
bottles free. regularsizes SOC. and 81 90
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
oAKFrELD.

The ladies Baptist social will be held
at Mrs. VIM Browns June 18th. All
are invited.
The Columbian club held their an
uel picnic at Baldwin lake June 10Th,
it was stormy day and met many IN
attendance.
Albert bowman, Maude Becker,
Hattie Peterson, and Anna Bowman
attended the exercises at Grattan
church Sunday night, and reported a
very pleasant time.
"A. ID. Lachell hasa fine driving team
and an automob le is no where with
itcompared with speed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
A LONG SENTENCE.
One That Discounted the Longest
One EVarts Ever Uttered.

Onc
Abram S. Hewitt had very nimble
wit and dearly loved a joke. He was
once guest at a dinner which includ-
ed Recorder Smyth and Senator Evarts.
The recorder was poklng fun at the
senator and read from newspaper
clipping what purported to be sen.
tence from a recent speech made by
the senator but which was in reality
wholly fictitious, as the senator knew
quite well. At its conclusion the laugh
was long and hearty at Mr. Evarts' ex.
pense, and no one laughed longer or
heartier than the senator himself
As soon as the laughter had subsidized
Mr.. Hewitt suddenly leaned across the
table and. looking rather sternly into
the smiling face of the recorder, said In
a we'll assumed tone of reproach:
"That certainly Is a remarkable sen
tence, your honor, but criticism of it
does not come well from you If today's
newspapers are to be believed, for they
contain a sentence OF much greater
length which is attributed to you"
"Why why, how is that, Mr.. Hew-
ltt?" inquired the recorder, with con-
siderable confusion.
because" said Mr. Hewitt, with the
utmost gravity and that grim smile
which always accompanied his best
sayings, you are there quoted as ut
tering a sentence that was to last
through the whole life OF the prisoner"
-PhiladelDhia c.i>---
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

n you don't your food does not do
you much good Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the remedy that every one
should take when there is any thing
wrong with the stomach. There is no
way to maintain the health and
strength OF mind and body except by
nourlshment. There is no way to
uourish except through the stomach.
The stomach must be kept healthy,
pure and sweet or the strength will let
let down aud disease will set up. No
appetite, loss Of strength, nervousness,
headache, constipation, bad breath,
sour risings, rifting, indigestion, dys-
pepsia aud all stomach troubles are
quickly cured by the use Of KQdol Dys-
pepsla Cure. Sold by w. |. Benedict,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

Mrs. +. f. Curtis spent Sunday with
her mother Mrs. a. Weeks
Mrs. Mark McN.t Of Belding Sun.
dayod at 4. r Lu combs.
w G Fisk and family spent Sunday
with MIR. and Mrs Geo. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs, Art Bradish spent q
part Of last week with friends at Ken
dalville.
Mrs }. l.. Morse and daughter spent
Ia few DAYS last week with relatives Al
.Greenville. Mrs Forest Fea accom-
panied her home and stayed over sun
day.
Children's day exercises had to be-
postponed but will be givea June %.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

Would quickly leave you, II You
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches They make pure
blood and build 40 YOUR health. Only
% cents, money back N rot cured.
Sold by Council q os Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25
Driven to De.nerniinn-

Living atan out Of the way place. re
mote from civilization a family Is often
driven TO desperation 10 case OF acct.
dent, resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds
Ulcers, etc. Lay in supply OF Buck
lens Arnica Save. TIE the best on
earth. 25c, at Council Bros. Drug
Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

by enabling thc ding slive organs Co di.
Ge-t. asslmilRte ANA transform ALL OF
the Wholesome food that nav be eateus
into che kind Of blood that nourishes
the nerves feeds lAa tissues, hardcns
the muscles and rcu1perates the organs
Of the entire body lSodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia.
Caiarrh Of the Stomach and an stOm-
ach disorders. Sold 81 w J Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

During the summer kidney irregu-
larities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. Attend
TO the kidneys at once by using Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by w. [. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

No need TO fear sudden attacks of
cholera infantum, dysentery, diarrhoea
or summer complaint, if You have DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry
ia the medicine chest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-25

X. A. GRAY j - Oakyille, Ind /,
writes. For ten years was confined
70 my bed with di-easa 81 my ldduoys.
II was so severe Cha. [ could not move
part Of the Time consulted the very
best medical skill VALUABLE. but could
get no relief until F0leys Kidney Cure
WIS recommended fn me. n has been
"a Godsendfome Sold bv ~ / Benedict