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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
WAS HONORED AGAIN.
l.. Z. Fales Elected for the Sixth Time
lis Eminent Commander of
Knights Templar.

AT the annual election of the Ionia
Commandery, Knights Templar, held
in Ionia last week Loren C.. Fales was
reelected Eminent Commander.
This is the sixth year in succession
that Mr.. Fales has been honored by
the brothers of that fraternity and is
not only an evidence of the good will
they have for him, but of his ability
also to fill the important position.
The Knights have a large member
ship, there being more than one hun
dred who have gone through the blue
lodge of Masonry into the Royal Arch
circles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
TOURISTS RETURN
Party OF Southern Sunshine Seek
ers Home.
Saw Fine Country-Took In the
sights Rode Horses and
Mules

The party of gentlemen who took
in southern trip ten days ago have
all returned with glowing accounts of
their outing, all feeling we'll and high
ly elated over the delightful trip they
enjoyed' f r. Spencer, F.. w: How
ard, "A. l.. Spencer, L l. Holmes and
Thos. Welch made up the list of
tourists ana the company was con-
genial one. + II Spencer peceded
them couple of weeks and became
familiar with the lay of the land, and
when the rest of the party arrived
gave them pointers. He had shaved
of his beard and on their arrival they
mistook him for retired confederate
brigadier general, and when mount,
on horse he rode, the resemblance
was strong. The remainder of the
party also rode horseback on southern
soil except L. l. Holmes who brought |
up the rear on colored mans mule. |
They went up into the mountains and |
down into the mines, investigated the |
blast furnaces, iron mills and smelt-
ers of birmingham, Alabama, of |
which there are 81, and also took in
Pensacola, Florida, where a govern
ment warship fleet was at anchor in
the bay. Here Mr. Holmes met a
cousin, Grove Ballard, and was with
him day or two on the battleship
Alabama.
They would view the country in the
day time and do the towns and cities
In the night, and not one of them will
own up they got tired a little bit.
Other cities which they visited were
Louisville, Ky Nashville, Tenn, Gin
Ohio, and Bowling, Ala. On
their return the Messrs. Spencer and ,
Thos. Welch explored the mammoth
cave
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
QUARTERLY MEETING COMING.
Services VIII be Held SUNDAY -Pre.
siding Elder DeLamarter In
Charge.

Quarterly meeting services will be
held on the Belding charge next Sun.
day, Rev. Louis DeLamarter the pre
siding elder of this district will b.
present and have charge of the SER
vices. Mr.. DeLamarter will be a
pretty busy man on Sunday, for he
will preach at the Orleans M. +.
church in the morning, at Smyrna at
2;30 in the afternoon and in Belding
at the evening service.
The usual love feast and sacrament
of the Lords supper will be an impor-
tant feature at each service during
the day. In connection with the
meeting baptismal service
will be had, and members will be re-
ceived on probation and also into full
connection with the church. A Goth
century experience meeting will also
be held conducted by Capt Under
wood
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Division of Sentiment as to Their
DesirabiIity and Practicability.
May lie Good for Large Cfties-Doubt.
ful About Rural
Districts.

" The following taken from the Tus
cola County advertiser shows the drift
OF sentiment relative to the proposed
enactment of primary election law.
"A great deal of attention is at
present being given to the question
OF primary election law to be enact
ed by the present legislature. 1t is
not an easy matter to decide as to
Just what is the best thing to do.
1t is unquestionably true that there
Is desire to place the selection of
candidates as well as their officers as
directly in the hands of the people as
possible, but no system has been sug-
gested that can eliminate the use of
money as a demoralizing factor in
such affairs so long as there are men
willing to spend money to secure
nominations and other men willing to
make their political favor a matter
OF merchandise. 1t is also quite as
true that any law proposing to abolish
all town and village caueuses and
county and district and state conven-
tions will not be favored by amaiority
of the voters in sections apart from
the larger cities. Somewhere be-
tween the extremes of present prac-
tice and proposed changes a satis-
factory primary election law may be
found, but the search for it must he |
practical and intelligent"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
Is In Cuba.

A letter from A. n Belding to w.
+. Hetherington written from Ha-
vana, Cuba, on st. Patricks dav
states that Mr.. Belding and daughter
Florence were there for few weeks
and found the weather very warm
most of the streets are so narrow that
1t is with difficulty team passes an
other, hotel rates are high from 81 to
Sc per day being charged with rooms
and accommodations far different and
inferior from those in the states. Mr..
Belongs knowledge of the Spanish
language is limited and in order TO
discuss matters intelligently he saws
it is necessary to have an Interpreter
at hand all the time He already
yearns for his native state, Connecti-
cut, and says that spot is good enough
for him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
VERY MUCH SURPRISED.
Charley Hammond Worked One on
His Wife.

Charley Hammond Worked One on
Ills Wife,
1t isn't often a woman can keep a
secret and it is seldom if one can be
kept away from her, but Charley
Hammond is congratulating himself
on accomplishing that feat. On
Saturday last was the anniversary of
his wlfe's 4lst birthday and many of
the neighbors to the number of thirty
or forty were asked in for the evening
Charley had his better half invited
over to one of the neighbors the same
night, and vixen he called to walk
home with her he never let on
thing that had been brewing for a
wee<. Mrs Hammond blushed like a
blooming bride when she entered the
house and saw the company. She re-
covered self possession soon however
and said she would settle with
Charley later. A grand good time
was enjoyed, refre hments were
served, and before the party broke up
she was presented with fine easy
chair by the guests, one of the best
Staley q Co sell, and also a silver
fruit dish by Mr.. Hammond.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
THINKS 1T WILL CARRY.
Local Option In Montcalm County
Campaign Waxing Warm.

Emory Jaqua of Pierson township.
Montcalm Co., treasurer of that town.
ship stopped of here Saturday to
visit relatives on his return from
Stanton, where he had been to make
his returns to the county treasurer.
He thinks there is not a doubt but
that the local option question will be
carried by the voters who favor that
system of dealing with the liquor
traffic. He thinks from observations
that there is a strong sentiment in
favor OF change in order to give it
a test and thus ascertain if it will
prove a success. The campaign is
waxing warm as election day APP
proaches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
BELDING HOME TALENT CLUB.
VIII Present "a Shakespeare Play at
the Opera House Next Month.

VIII Present Shakespeare Play al
the Opera House Next Month.
"a Modernized Merchant of Ven.
ice" is the title of the comedy-drama
which the Home Talent Club now
have under eparation, careful and
diligent rehearsals are being conduct
ed by an experienced dramatic
u dSetor who informs us that a large
variety of dramatic talent has been
found in our city which will be initi-
ated to make this production complete
in every detail
The play will be given in the Opera
House, April A. The club is COM
posed Of some of the best talent in
the city and the young ladies and
gentlemen viii no doubt present the
play ina very skillful manner. Watch
for notice later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
OFF for Honolulu

Walter Sprague left Monday for
the Hawiaan Islands, going first to
SanFrancisco and thence to Honolulu,
where he will enter the employ of
Claus Spreckles, the greatsugar king.
He is fine carpenter and will work
at his trade in different parts of the
islands, where Mr.. Spreckles has
large interests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
Pneumonia FoIIows a CoId

but never follows the use OF Foley's
Honey and Tar. IL stops the cough.
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an attack
of pneumonia. Refuse sub.tilutes. w.
l. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26

Yield quickly TO the curative and
yielding qualities of Foley's Honey
and Tar, II prevents pneumonia and
consumption from q hard cold aettled
on the lungs, Sold by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
THE FLINCH COUGH.
Becoming Epidemic Throughout the
state


| State.
A new ailment gives promise of
spreading over the whole country
the "fiinch cough" Like manv other
ailments it is the outcome of a habit.
The "hinch cough" is as distinct from
other throat trouble as the bicycle
face Is from natural LONELINESS. It's
inroads upon the throats of women
are pronounced. The dav before a
hlnch party may be called the germi-
mating stage. The evening of the
party is the acute stage, and the next
day usually brings convalescence.
There would be no finch cough. .nbut
that partners play the game When
each player strives for himself and
minds his own finch pile there is no
cough. 1t is only when a nervous
player sees a partner about TO Law
down a card from his hand in place of
one from the Objectionable pile, and
the opposing players puckering their
mouths to call the mistake. that
nervousness attacks the throat and
the "hinch cough is heard The
partner, If his ears be open, recon-
slders the play instantly and avoids
the consequences of a mistake. Then
the baked pair cough in a disapprov.
Ing way. The more players the more
coughs. Some enterprisinp hostess
viii, one OF these days. give dainty
boxes OF cough tablets as favors he
fore Hinch game begins
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26

Dr Wood 5 Norway Pine Syrup see.
ms especially adapted 10 the neids of
the children. Pleasant TO take. sootb
ing 10 It's Influence. 1t is the remed,
OF AL remedys for every form Of throat
and lung disease. " o".oa'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26

Puts roses in her saucy cheeks,
Makes her eyes grow bright with fun
Makes months seem like weeks:
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
has done. Conneil Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-03-26
OUR LANSING LETTER
Anti-SaleOn Men Triumph I'm First
Engagement with Enemy.
HOLMES BILL MAY PASS HOUSE
Passage by the Senate of the Kelly
Exemption Bill Causes Surprise
Legislative Notes.

Lansing, Mich, March 2i.-TnC
temperance men in the house are very
Jubliant over the result Of their first
engagement with the enemy. This
scrap took place Thursday afternoon
and ii IS conceded that the honors
were all with the so-called anti.sa-
loon men. The bill under considera-
ton was that Of Representative
Holmes, Of Gratiot, which provides
that all sureties on liquor bonds must
bile schedules of their real and person
al property III order to show that they
are financially responsible for the
amount of the obligation they assume
under the bond. 1t is conceded that
this measure was introduced at the
instance OF the state anti-saloon
league, so that the line Of battle was
closely drawn. Parties interested on
Doth sides of the proposition, have
been doing a great deal OF hard work
for and against the bill for several
weeks. Those who opposed the bill
took the position that men could not
be secured 20 go on these bonds. for
the reason that they would decline TO
make the necessary schedules. and
thus lay themselves at the mercy OF
the assessor. On the other hand, il
was admitted that the securing OF
bondsmen would be made more diff |
hcult if the bill passed and that the
lower class or saloons would thereby |
be put out OF business.
Brewers Would Control 1t All.
The opponents of the bill sought to
have 1t amended, by providing that
surety companies might furnish bonds
for liquor dealers, but the temperance
element opposed this on the ground
that the brewers would organize
surety companies, and thus control the
entire business. On the motion 10
amend. the Coaserya ives won by
vote OF 40 to 20, and they won again
by decisive vote on the proposition
TO make the bill a special order for
tomorrow afternoon The indications
IRE that the measure will pass the
house, and that this body will never
pass bill permitting surety compan.
es TO furnish these bonds.
The passage by the senate of the
Kelly bill, eXempting real estate mort
cages and land contracts from taxa.
ion, was considerable of a surprise.
was fought hard, but its introducer
ucceeded in rounding up just the nee
ssary II votes and il is now in the
lands of the house committee on tax.
tion. There is much opposition to il
Continued on Pd0e ..
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
TO OPEN THE HOME
ALL FREE OF DEBT,
Colored Masons of Georgia
Are Here.
WILL CONVENE AT NOON TO-DAY
colored Grand Lodge In Annual SEES
sion In Americus-Dedicati of the
Orphans Home Thursday Afternoon
In Public.

The colored Masons of Georgia again
assemble in Americas today in annual
conclave, and this session promises to
be notable one in that the beautiful
building erected here at cost of $685.
600 as an orphanage and Industrial
school will be formally dedicated to-
morrow afternoon.
And, after years of endeavor these
people who have strived so hard in
this labor of love will see their fond
hopes realized in the early opening of
this great charity.
And, too, when its doors are opened,
not dollar of indebtedness will re-
main unpaid.
The exercises tomorrow afternoon
will be open to the public, ard white
and colored citizens alike will be in
vited to attend.
The dedicatory exercises will be con-
Quoted Ky Dr.. e. P. Butler. of Atlanta.
grand master of the colored Grand
Lodge of the state, that body attend
ing. Past Grand Master Alexander
Harris will take prominent part IN
the exercises, consisting in part of the
following interesting program.
Prayer, music, dedicatory offerings,
etc. Mayor Hawkins has been invited
to deliver an address, while the dedi-
catory address will be made by Alex
ander Harris, followed by an address
by G, W. Rogers.
The exercises will take place at $3.50
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge will take place at noon today,
and already there are hundreds of visit
ing Masons present. It is proposed to
open the Orphans Home IN the early
fall. The home is designed for the
care and education of children of de-
ceased colored Masons.
The building is handsome brick
edifice with large domitory and all con-
veniences and appliances. 1t is indeed
a grand and enduring monument to the
colored Masons of Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
Look to Your Interest.

A rare opportunity to buy cheap
building lots. am offering the Bos
worth vacant lands, situated on Fielder
and Hill streets, and bounded on the
west by Henrietta street for sale on
easy terms, either as a whole or in sim
gle lots. They are beautifully located
for choice homes and each lot is pIa-
carded with the dimensions and price.
Call soon if you would secure choice
lot. I am also offering at bargain
the old Bank of Americas building,
perhaps the best equipped building in
the city for banking purposes and
equally as desirable for other lines of
business. have also other proper
ties; residences, business, and fine
farms which I would be pleased to
show and:price, JOHN B. FIELDER,
Real Estate Agent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
COUNTING PUPILS IN COUNTRY
County Board Named Enumerators
For Work.

r or WORK,
At meeting of the county board of
education held here yesterday seven
enumerators were appointed to take
the school census of Sumter county,
outside of Americas.
Following is the list of enumerators
and the field assigned.
w. s. Moore. county superinten-
dent, for the Plains. or old Goth. dis
trict.
@. G. Sheppard Sr, for the 27th. and
29th. districts.
G. NJ. Harper, for the new 26.h.
district.
j. r. Pitcher for the old 10th. and
the new 10th districts.
DR.. d. A. Bagley for the 2Sth; G.. w.
Bagley for the 10Th, and J. E. Moore
for the 18th, districts.
The census of five years ago gave
Sumter county $500 children of school
age, 6 to IS years. This did not in
clude those in the city, which will add
2, 900 more, or total of $500 for the
county.
These, it will be remembered, are
pupils of school age only, and is a
splendid exhibit for Sumter, or any
county.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
THEY COME IN CARS
AND SO Their WAY,
People Who Came Or Went
Away Yesterday.
AMERlcUs q MECCA FOR MANY
Your Own Name or That of a Friend
Nav BE Found Below In the Long
List of Yesterdays, Visitors Who
Came Here,

Croquet sets, fishing tackle and base
ball goods in large assortment at Hol-
liday's Phone 246.
w, F, Moore registered from Mari
eta yesterday in the list of arrivals at
tue Allen House.
Mr.. G, s. Johnson came down from
AndersonvilIe yesterday upon matters
of business here.
Misses Bessie Wyatt and Virginia
Gum left yesterday for Atlanta to
spend some time.
| Mr.. @. G. Hines and family are now
at home at their new residence, No. 2l2
Brannon Avenue.
Mrs. J. NJ. Richardson returned to
Butler yesterday after a visit to rela-
tives in Americus.
t. A. Collins and w. Fl. Loftley were
among the Cordeleans who came to
Americas yesterday.
Mrs. George w. Bagley, of DeSoto,
spent yesterday pleasantly in the city,
| the guest of relatives here.
Mr., and Mrs. w, d Wells, of Smith
vile, were among other visitors from
that little city here yesterday.
Mrs. John D. Pope and Miss Pope
returned to Albany yesterday after a
visit of several days to relatives here in
Americas.
Mrs. Ray Wakefield returned here
yesterday from Kentucky, called back
by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Geo.
A. Turpin.
Mr.. Crawford Wheatley left yester-
day to join Mrs. Wheatley at Clifton
Springs, n. Y, an6 will remain in the
East a month.
Rev. Alfalfa l.. J. Irwin Is the guest
, of Mrs Sarah Sehumpert and daughter,
Mrs. J. w. Hightower, during her Wis
it In Americas.
Miss Jessie Query has been i'll with
fever for several days at her home on
Brooklyn Heights, but was somewhat
better yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs G. l.. Chambliss and
family left her yesterday for Myrtle
Springs fora stay of week at that very
delightful resort.
Mrs, G.. A. Hand, after a visit of
several weeks here at the home of DR..
and Mrs. FL. Fl, Mex ellar, returned to
Pelham yesterday.
Misses Alice Stallings and Carrie
Shropshire are among the Americas
teachers attending the summer session
of Knoxville University.
The Amerious friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Epps Brown tender congratula-
tions and best wishes for bright ca
reer for young Epps Brown, Jr.
Buy an Ingersoll Dollar watch, fully
guaranteed for one year and teach your
boy promptness. For sale at Holll-
days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24

Fresh testimony in great quantity ia
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. j. McFar-,
land Bentorvile. Va, serves as example.
He writes: 81 had Bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time with
out being, benefited. Then / began
taking DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
a few bottles wholly cured me-" Equ-
ally effective in curing all Lung and
Throat troubles, Consumption, Pneu-
monia and Grip. Guaranteed by the
Eldridgs Drug Stores. Trial bottles
free, regular g yes SOC and 81 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
Worst of ALI Experiences.

Can anything be worse than TO feel
that every minute will be your last =?
Such was the experience of Mrs. S. Ell.
Newsoa, Decatur, Ala: 'For three
years. she writes, ST endured insuffer-
able pain from indigestion, stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable
when doctors and all remedies failed
At length [ was induced to try Electric
Bitters and the result was miraculous.
| improved at once and now I'm COM
pletely recovered. For Liver, Kidney,
Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. soc. It's
guaranteed by the Eldridge Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
HANDSOME QUILT is AWARDED
Drawing at The Pythian Castle Las
Night.

The Ladies Auxiliary, B. L. E.
served delicious ices and other refresh
ments at Ply thian Castle Hall last night,
and a host of friends partook of the
good cheer of these enthusiastic work
ers. The interesting feature of the
occasion was the drawing for the hand
some silk quilt, which has long been
the envy of hundreds who saw it dis
played at RyIander's. This beautiful
prize went to Charles Culpepper, Jr.,
who held the winning ticket and bore
away the trophy il triumph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
HE DIDN'T TAKE A BRIDE HERE.
Citizen of Albany Denies a Matri-
moniai Rumor.

The following social item from the
Albany Herald might be of interest in
Americus, for strenuosity and general
fervldness. if nothing more. Editor
Henry Mcintosh thus tells the untrue
love story:
"a very persistent rumor was afoat
this morning to the effect that Assist
ant Chief J. w. Kemp, of the Albany
police, had gone to Americas and mar
ried yesterday afternoon. A Herald
reporter looked up Mr.. Kemp this
morning and expected to learn the par
ticulars of a wedding from a sparkling
bride groom. When told of the rumor
and asked If were so, Mr.. Kemp said:
s. do you think I am
fool ?" No further questions were ask
ed, but we think we are safe in making
the statement that Mr.. Kemp did not
go to Americas and marry yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24

The following letter from Robert r.
Watts, of Salem, Mo-, is instructive.
81 have been troubled with kidney dis
ease for the last five years. I lost flesh
and never felt we'll and doctored with
leading physicians and tried all remedies
suggested without relief. Finally I
tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less than
two bottles completely cured me and
am now sound and we'll" EldrIdge
Drug Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24
Keller In Six hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by ssNew
Great South American Kidney Cure. F"
1t is great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
IN bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the reme-
dY. Sold by the Eldridge Drugstores,
Americus. Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24

Central and seaboard are Getting
Busy.

From reports received here the Gem
trail Railway of Georgia is having all 1t
can do to handle fruit shipments made
from the vicinity of Fort Valley. The
Seaboard Airline and the Atlantic Coast
Line are handling large quantities of
melons from their stations in Florida.
Lit is estimated that the Atlantic Coast
Line will ship 148 cars ofpeaches, 2, $50
cars of melons and 1,121 cars of canie--
loupes from points along its lines this
year. The Central will ship at least
1000 cars of peaches this year from it's
lines, and 1900 cars will be shipped
from Georgia before the close of the
season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-24

Americas, Ga, June 81, 90.
]. G. Dodson, Americas, Ga:
This certifes that I have
used various teething powders
during the last fifteen years
with my children, but find
that Dodson's Teething
Powders are far superior any
[ have used. I cheerfully re-
commend them TO all mother.
MRS. JOHN w. WALTERS.