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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
UNITED IN MARRIAGE.
Popular Belding Couple yvere-Bert
j. Storey Leads Edith Dimmick
to Hymens Altar.

J. storey Leads Ed1th D1mmtck
to Hymens Altar.
A very pretty wedding occurred at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs A. S
Dimmick on Broas street last Friday
when their daughter Edith, was unit
ed in marriage to Bert j. Storey, Rev
j. +. Butler performing the cere-
mony.
At just five o'clock Mrs. Thos
Bookey at the organ played Mendol-
ssohns weddi ng march as the bridal
party entered the parlor and stood be-
fore bank of palms while the cere-
mony was performed
The brides gown was heliotrope
trimmed with white grenedine, while
Miss Eleanor Emmons who accom-
panied her as bridesmaid was dainty
gowned in pink trimmed with white
chiffon Mr. Verne G Diyine officiat-
ed as best man, Mr.. Louis Emm ons
and Miss Lena Webster as master and
mistress of ceremonies respectively.
The house was tastefully decorated
with carnations and smilax, and the
ceiling of the parlor was prettily drap-
ed with wide satin ribbons.
Immediately after the ceremony a
wedding supper was served to the
fifty-four guests present.
The happy couple were the recipi-
ents of many beautiful and cost tly
gifts, consisting of silverware, cut
glass, china, linen, furniture, rugs.
etc. Besides relatives and friends
from Grattan; the out of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs + w Tower, of
Grand Rapids, Mrs. p. T. Stocking of
Harvard and Mr.. Hal Cutler of Luther.
Mr.. and Mrs. Storey have the best
wishes of many friends, and will be at
home to their friends, for the present
at the home of the brides parents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Auction Postponed.

The sale of the remains of material
used atthe Gridley Club banquet such
as table horses, spoons, trays, bunting
etc which was to have taken place
last Saturday evening was postponed
for week and will b. pulled OFT Sat
urday evening of this week at the va
cant store of II. j. Leonard, If the
committed de- not again forget TO ring
the auction bell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
FOR COMFORT AT FUNERALS.
Clergymen of Jackson Adopt a New
Set of Rules for Burials.

Clergymen of Jackson Adopt a New
Set of Rules for Burials.
The clergymen of Jackson have a
ministerial association, and at their
recent meeting took action which
suggests striking similarity between
it, and unions of men in lines of trade.
A manifesto regarding funerals re-
cites that the date should not be fixed
until the minis er is consulted during
the winter season, and in inClement
weather the minister should be pro-
vided with closed carriage: people
outside of the city should ask the
minister in their locality to oiiiciate
instead of demanding the services of
the minister in the city; city people
who are not supporters of any church
are asked TO tender the minister a
proper remuneration.
The manifesto further says: "We
request undertakers to provide some
measure of comfort in the matter of
lap robes in carriages, and to protect
all those affection, respect or dnty re
quire their presence, from needless
exposure to the severe cold by the un-
reasonable time spent in walking
their horses the entire distance. We
are sure our respect and love for
those gone may be fully and reverent-
ly expressed by measures that will
best protect the living from sickness
through exposure tocold and from in
fection and contapion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
DEATH OF HIS FATHER.
Called NJ. A. Reed To- Lockport. H.
First Break In the Family.

Maurice A. Reed, cashier of The
Peoples Savings Bank was called to
Lockport, ILL.,, Monday by telegram
announcing the very serious illness of
his father, he left Immediately on the
first train but a telegram to his wife
Tuesday fornoon stated that his faith
er died be fore his arrival.
Mr.. Reed was 76 years old and in
feeble health, he suffered a stroke of
paralysis a few years ago from which
he never fully recovered, being able
only to get about the house. The de-
ceased and his wife visited here in
the past five years. His death is the
first that has occurred in the family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
NOW HARD AT WORK
Biennial Junket Ended and Law
makers Ready for Business.
SOME PROPOSED LEGISLATION
gan Divorce Laws will be Amend
ed-Dairy Inspector.

Lansing, Mich. Feb. 10.-The III n
NAL junket so-called, is thing OF the
past for this year of grace, and the
several score Of statesmen who par
ticipated in It are now prepared to set
tie down to the lawmaldng business in
earnest. The state institutions have
all been thoroughly inspected and their
wants made known TO the various com
mittees having charge Of them. SO that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
ORLEANS REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
First Gun Fired Tuesday Afternoon
Expressed Preference for school
Commissioner.

The Orleans republican caucus was
held Tuesday afternoon and attended
by 100 voters of the township. There
was considerable interest manifested
10 the selection of delegates to attend
the county convention and after they
were chosen, it was proposed in as
much az there is contest on for can
didates for school commissioner 10
take vote for choice which resulted
in 80 votes being cast, l3 of them were
for Levi Burhans and So for NJ. F..
Scott.
The delegates are A. J. Hale, l. F..
Hall, L. G Fales, VIM. Cotton, Guy
Hall, G. f. Higby, Geo. Hoyt, Frank
Howe, Frank Freeman, c. G.. Holland,
VIM. VanLoten, Morton Hall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

WILLIAM Z. SCULLEN.
the various items of the appropriation
bills can be discussed and considered
with full understanding of the needs
Of these institutions from the view
point OF their managers.
There has been more than the v-.trt
effort on the part of some newspa-
pers this year TO make it appear that
the junket was one long carousal
When it is considered that the lcgisa
tors who participated in the journeys
are men of standing and responsibility
in their home communities one will
readily conclude that the yellow our
nails to whicn reference is made are
simply up to their old tricks.
DIsposes of Sensational stories.
The fact that of the ninety three per
Continued on Page 6.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

Mothers can safely give Foley's
Honey and Tar to their children for
coughs and colds, for it contains no
oplates or other poisons. w. l. Bene
dict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
A Chance to win.

Will give the first box of the new
brand, to any man that will tell me
what to call it. Send in a name you
think would be good on a postal card,
and to the man who sends i'm the one
/ use will give a box of the finest
cigars ever put on the market. All
names must be in by Feb. 10.
j. T.. STEVENS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

Everybody's liable to itching piles.
Rich and poor. old and young-terrible
the torture they suffer. Only one sure
cure. Doan's Ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
Rathbone sister. Installation.

At the last regular meeting of Cal
anthe Temple No. 50, the following
officers was installed:
p. C.-Tressie Ranney.
NJ. +. C.-Emma Lamb.
+. S. Myrtle Hubbell.
+. J.-Nellie Stevens.
NJ. of + Kate Ferguson
NJ. of II q C.--Jennie Staley.
NJ. Of F.-Sarah Smith.
II. Of F.-Minnie Van Pelt.
G. of o. T.-Jennie Crawford.
All Rathbone sisters are requested
to be present at next regular meet
ing Monday Feb. l6, o'clock sharp
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks and deep gratitude to the
many friends who so kindly rendered
us their sympathy and aid in our sad
bere vement over the death of our
little one.
MR.. AND Mrs. +. MINER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

The most reliable preparation for
kidney troubles on the market is Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure, Sold by WI Ben
edict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12

No man can cure consumption. You
can prevent II though. DR. Wood S
Norway Pine Syrupcu coughs, colds
bronchitis, sore throat. Never fails.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
THE PEOPLES
Annual-A Prosperous Year and
Gratifying Growth.


In over 20 years the condition of the
Peoples Mutual Fire Insurance com
pany of Ionia, Montcalm and Clinton
counties has not been in as prosper
Gus and satisfactory a condition as it
is at the opening of its thirty second
year. During the thirty one years it
has insured its members against fire
and lightning at an average rate of
s. 10 per $1,000 Although for the
last four years the rate has been
high, owing from the numerous losses
from lightning, the yearly assessment
has been lowered each year and for
1903 it is nearly one mill less than in
1900. At the annual meeting on Tues
day the members present were enthusi
astic over the gratifying growth made
in 1902, the new insurance written
footing up to over three quarters of
million dollars. From Secretary
Stevenson's report we give the follow
inc,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-02-12
MEMBERSHIP.

One year ago the unpaid assess
ments, out of a totalof Sll, 1863. 20 were
only S2S25S During the year this
amount has been collected and S45.9
in addition of delinquent assessments.
OF the 3S losses paid in 1902, - result
ed from lightning. Directors Miner,
Cool and Douglass, whose sterms ex-
pired, were re elected. Director c..
G. Rice, of Portland was chosen dele
gate to represent the company at the
meeting of the state convention at
Lansing in February From the Ionia
Standard of Jan. 2l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
BUYING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
REPRESENTATIVES, TANSBURY WILL
INTRODUCE BILL.
1t Will Provide for a Commission to
Have Charge of the Purchase Of
Supplies for Schools.

Representative Stansbury will to-day in
troduce a bill providing that the standard
supplies for the schools of Indiana shall
be contracted for by a state commission
for a period of five years. The bill Gre
ates a commission consisting Of the Cover
nor. the auditor of state and the state SUI
perintendent of public instruction, and one
city superintendent and one county superin-
tendent. to be named by the Governor, that
shall conduct this work. The commission
shall determine what articles shall be con-
tracted for, such as desks. chalk, black
boards, maps. globes, ETC., and shall then
advertise for bids and contract with some
firm to furnish such supplies to the various
schools at a certain price.
Under the working of the bill. If it be-
wants certain supplies will send a requisi-
ton to the state superintendent, who will
turn Ii over to the contractor after max
ing a record of 1t. and the contractor will
send the supplies at the contract price.
The friends of this bill claim that 1t will
save the taxpayers of the State at least
S1,00O,0O0 a year. They point out that trus-
tees in many parts of the State are paying
"a to S. for desks that can be secured I'M
der contract for not more than 81; 81 and s.
for maps that can be got for IS cents to 81 !;
cost to exceed $3.50. Similar discrepancies
prevail in the prices paid for other sup
plies. Under the operation of the bill ev-
cry trustee will pay the same price, and
it will be lower price than any of them
are paying at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
C0L0RED GIRL ARRESTED.
She Had Stolen Several Articles from
Mrs. Gundeldnger.

While Detectives Colbert and Hauser were
afternoon they were attracted to demure
little colored girl wearing garments that
appeared more expensive than she might
have been able to purchase. The detectives
stopped the girl and closely scanned the
mink fur and jacket that she wore Being
fully confident that the goods belonged to
Mrs. Gundelfinger, living at 1908 Highland
place, who lost number of articles last
week, Hauser and Colbert asked the girl
to accompany them to Mrs. Gundelfinger's s,
ments she wore were purchased for her at
Christmas. Notwithstanding this the de-
tectives insisted on her accompanying them.
When the trio entered Mrs. Gundelfnger's
house the woman asked the girl where she
got the jacket and mink fur. Without wait
ing for answer Mrs. Gundelfinger ran
upstairs and learned for the first time that
her mink fur boa, valued at $50, had been
stolen. In. the meantime the girl admitted
to the detectives that she had stolen the
fur and jacket from Mrs. Gundelfinger.
The girl gave her name as Alice Roberts
and said she lived with her mother at 416
West Sixteenth street. Her arrest was
caused by the complaint Of Mrs. Gundel-
finger, who said she lost a valuable gold
pin studded with gems one week ago after
she had discharged the Roberts girl, who
worked for her. Besides taking the pin the
girl admitted stealing the mink fur boa, a
jacket, tailor-made suit and hat, all be-
longing TO Mrs. Gundelfnger. The girl
when taken to the police station said she
had stolen the articles that she might ap-
pear in better costume before her beau.
with whom she was deeply in love. The
pin, she said, she burned because Mrs.
Gundelfinser accused her of having stolen
1t the day before she was discharged. She
said she burned 1t because she was afraid
Mrs. Gundelfinger would have her arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
Conversion of POgue's Run Into q
Sewer Permits Depression OF
Streets for Sideways.
GRADE CROSSING COMMISSION
BOARD OF TRADE COMMITTEE PRE-
SCENTS A REPORT.
Efforts to Discredit Committees from
Board of Trade and Commercial
Club-I. $. Gordon Speaks.

City Engineer Nelson discussed his grade
crossing plans with Mayor Bookwalter and
the Board of Public Works yesterday.
While no announcement of the plans was
made. IL Is understood that recent levels
and measurements made by the engineers
force demonstrates the practicability of
converting Pogue's run into a sewer and
thus making depression available. Whether
depression of the railroad tracks or Of the
streets is contemplated by the engineer is
not known, but if there is any possibility of
great depression it is believed the streets
will be the part TO so down. If the streets
between East and West streets may be de-
pressed sufficiently the elevation of the
tracks need be only incidentally great
enough to give ample head room. probably
three or four feet. This would admit of
the practical elevation of the entire Union
Compary's system without disturbing the
freight house district, and also give advan-
tages in the expansion of the Union Sta
ton, which, it is believed, is a necessary
step.
In December it was stated that the rail-
road companies had considered the ad-
visibility of providing for the expansion
OF the terminal station. To do this Me-
or method provided for a subway. 1t is
not known how the engineer has solved this
problem. According TO the authority
quoted in December the railroads expected
to secure the closing of Meridian street and
the acquisition of all property east of the
Union Station as far as the alley east of
Meridian street and south of the station as
far as South street to provide increased
terminal facilities.
IL is still believed that the engineer s
plans call for elevation of all the East and
South Side tracks in the city, as stated in
December. except between East and West
streets, where the treatment is yet prob
| lematical. The abolition of Pogue's run as
an open stream will give an entire change
! to the conditions and will enable the ter
1 m1nal statfon-and a new one is conceded
| by railroad men to be necessary-to remain
| at grade or practically so. while. with the
| exception of Meridian street, which may be
closed and a vfaduct built in the alley east
| of Meridian street, subways may be pro-
| vided at other streets by reason of the
| practicability of depression.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
Plans for Sale of Coal.

While II has been publicly announced that
the Indianapolis Coal Exchange has been
disorganized and the members. retail coal
dealers Of the city. will no longer try to
control the prices charged for fuel in In
dianapolis, il is understood that a tacit
understanding between the ex-members has
been reached. The dealers who were MEM
bers of the alleged combination are said TO
have promised each other that there will be
wide variance in prices charged Neither
Will there be any fierce competition, and
the prices 10 be charged can be arranged
without the formality of regularly organ
lied coal exchange. The publicity given
the exchange and the maintenance of an
office and officers will be obviated by this
plan. IL is asserted.
The Decentralization OF the Coal Exchange
has prompted several mine operators TO
talk about the Indianapolis market. An
evening paper yesterday quoted several Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
ELKS HONOR MITCHELL.


President by Local Lodge.
The local lodge of Elks rendered re-
ception to John Mitchell in the Elks' club
house on East Maryland street last night,
at which 400 guests joined in offering to Mr..
Mitchell the best wishes of the lodge of
which he is a member During the even
ing a musical programme was rendered.
followed by light refreshments, after which
there was dancing until late hour this
morning.
The club rooms were handsomely deco
rated for the event and all the arrange
ments and appointments were perfect. The
following ladies assisted in serving: Mrs.
G.. w. Kevers Mrs. George r. Golfer, Mrs
w. r. Williams. Mrs. c. T. BALI and Miss
Fulwell.
The general reception committee included
the following members of the lodge: August
NJ Kuhn, chairman, G.. w. kevers, Joseph
T. Tanning. James NJ. Healey. Mortimer
lowering. Eli A. Hirschfield, George w
June, James L. Reach, DR.. j. l. Williams
Gus G. Schmidt, j. Albert Donahue, Bert
Feibleman. Joseph K. Bell, Alpha b. Han
son, Ohio G. Yeamans, George A. Wood
ford, William 3. Wilson, Fred Grossart,
Emil Fertig John L. Feltman. j. z. Null
Ially, George r. Golfer, Samuel V. Perrott
and Thomas A. Wynne.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
DECISIVE ACTION TO-DAY
INDIANA OPERATORS AND MINERS
DELEGATES WILL MEET.
Consideration of shot Firers' Bill
Will Have Important Bearing
on the Conference.

An end OF the wage conference between
The miners and mine owners of the district
Known as the central competitive field.
composed of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
western Pennsylvania. will probably be
reached Tomorrow. The efforts of the SUBJ
committee Of sixteen members of the joint
scale committee of thirty-two members
from the wage conference to ''get together
are believed to have been partially success
full. The subcommittee worked throughout
the entire day yesterday, and at o'clock
adjourned without making public any an
nouneement whatsoever of what had been
accomplished. The members all seemed TO
take more hopeful view of the situation.
however. than formerly, when nothing
short OF an open rupture was promised If
either one side or the other did not recede
from the position originally taken.
A meeting OF the Indiana coal mine OPP
orators and delegates of the miners unions
Of Indiana was called for this morning at
which the difference between the two In
diana parties to the conference will prob
ably be adjusted. The meeting is to be
private one. to which all of the Indiana
men are invited. and is TO be held in the
Hotel English. The meeting will be for the
purpose OF discussing the so-ca1led shot
frers' bill'' now pending in the Indiana
Legislature. The bill is Objectionable to the
operators. who declare II to be an injustice
TO them. as II will entail an increase in the
cost OF production OF coal, and is favored
By the miners organization. which de-
clarcd for IL some time ago, on the ground
that IL vas "A protection TO the lives of
miners and also a protection 10 the prop
efty interest of the operators.
At the first days session of the confer
ence the Indiana operators declared the In
fenticn of walking out of the conference if
the miners union did not pledge itself to
Withdraw their support OF the bill and adj
wise its friends In the Legislature To oppose
its passage This threat was later on toned
down somewhat, but the entire matter was
not settled
Phil III. Penna. secretary Of the Indiana
mine operators said last night: THE con-
ference to-day between the Indiana miners
and operators will be solely for discussion
OF the shot-firers' bill. The agreemsr
reached Will be important to the wage con-
ference, and think the actions OF the con-
ference viii be largely dependent on the
result OF the meeting.
j. Smith Talley. a mine owner OF large
interests IN Indiana. talked In the same
meet to-day, and in all probability decide
the question at issue. He said their de-
cision meant much to the conference. and
would influence the joint scale committee.
Although the work Of the joint scale COM
mittee has been conducted with such Sc
crecy that IL Is utterly impossible to fore
east what will be done, II is understood
that the question of differentials ard scale
have been happily solved.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04

The State Bar Association has prepared
a memorial setting out the fact that Judge
Louis o. Rasch. of Evansville, solicited
funds from men he appointed to places in
the Vanderburg Circuit Court, and then
refused to resign. This memorial will be
presented to the House with a recommends
ton that Judge Rasch be impeached. 1t will
require two-thirds vote for the House to
adopt the impeachment memorial Then a
committee will have to be appointed to
have charge of the trial Of the case before
the Senate.
A brief of the proceedings of the Evans
vile Bar Association in the case of Rasch
was presented to the members of the Legis-
lature yesterday The Evansville bar rec
commended that Rasch resign, but he re-
fused A committee of Evansville attor-
neys and business men will present the
case to members of the Legislature. The
Evansville men are earnestly recommend
ing that Rasch be impeached
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04

Women's light weight spring boot of
Gull matt kid. with low Cuban heel.
hand-wclt sole and varsity toe. lace
style. $500 pair.
Wc.nens walking loo, Of patent kid.
with dull toy. gem toe and military
heel. ore of springs smartest styles.
50 CO pair.
a new model Of the Society Girl
in both button and lace styles. favor
tie this winter. sure TO be more pop
ular IS remodeled for spring; also,
$40 pair.
The pretties, of the special $3.50
shoes is Of patent kid, in lace style.
with a hard-welted sole Of medium
weight. low Cuban heel and smooth
untipp-d toe. This style is the peer of
any. perfect In every detail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
Committee Appointement..

The Marion Club held a meeting last
evening TO make some preliminary arrange
ments for the approaching meeting of the
Lincoln League. George Fate was APP
pointed chairman of finance committee
composed of b. r. Uhl, Gaylord Hawkins,
T. S. Boardman and W. A. Bogardus.
Chairman Hawkins. of the executive COM
mittee will announce his committees on
arrangements and reception in a few days.
The club intends TO make elaborate prep
arations for the coming OF the Lincoln
League.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04
In the High Courts.

Secretary Hunt. of the Commercial Club.
said last night that every elevated track
commission had been duly authorized by
the directors and had been appointed by
the presidents of the club. He said early
in the term of Il. T.. Gavin. now president
the president was authorized TO appoint adj
ditional members OF the commission. He
said the commission was in no danger of
being discredited.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-04

A meeting OF the executive committee of
the United Mine Worker of America will
be held this week. The executive commit
tee is composed OF a delegate from each
State OF the Union and the national Off
GERS Several questions relative TO the fu-
ture welfare OF the organization will be
disposed of at the meeting.