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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

For God. Home and Native Land.
This department Is under the management
and control OF the Bedding w. q. I. u
Who Is Responsible?

am responsible as a son, broth
err, a husband father. The saloon
assails me and mine, even the whole
human family. | am my brothers
keeper. am responsible.
am responsible as citizen, n
sovereign, patriot. The State
must protect the weak from the
vicious. | am part OF the State.
Up TO the uttermost OF my power as
sovereign and my fraternal influ-
ence over other sovereigns | must
see that the State does her duty.
| am responsible.
/ am responsible as Christian,
| am a son and heir to God, inherit
ing with Christ the authority and
obligation to save the whole world,
even to the uttermost, Ito destroy
the works Of the devil, and make
disciples of all nations. The saloon
must 90 in order that the Kingdom
may come. | am responsible.
AS Christian, patriotic man | am
responsible to see to it that the sa-
loon is destroyed. To the utmost
of my ability, in conjunction with all
other duties devolving upon me |
must by devoting time, energy and
means, see to it that my fellows are
reformed, rallied and united to this
end.
My family, my church, my coun-
try and my God expect it of me. |
am responsible.-State Issue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24
Continued on next page.
Applicant Got His Office.

Gov. Van SAINT OF Minnesota was
unusually amused this week to receive
q letter from a constituent asking for
an appointment to a political office.
The letter read:
II want to be an office holder I
am not very particular as to the Of
nce. Anything within your power to
confer will do; any old thing left
over"
This so amused the governor that
he at once made out a commission ap-
pointing the applicant a notary pub
lie, and charged him 50 for it.-New
York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24
This Reads Like A Bit Of Delicious
HumOr.

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 14.-Prohi-
bitionists and the foes of the move
ment have reached a compromise.
Under it the saloon in Texas will
remain open until Jan. l, and then
prohibition is to become effective
throughout the state.
This marks the end Of bitter
fight. In the last few months, more
than 200 counties have ''gone dry, "
among them Rusk county which the
ants used to make test fight.
Hurrah for the Lone Star state.
In winning this glorious battle you
have demonstrated what people
with determination and vim can ac-
complish. Will the people of Mich
igan sit quietly and harbor the sa-
loon, or will they rise in their pow
err and overthrow this evil?]
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24


Miss Stella Harshman returned to
her home at Gladwin today to enjoy
her holiday vacation with her par
ents.
Miss Elsie Evans left for her home
at Carson City today to spend her
holiday vacation under the parental
roof.
A complete line of books, bibles and
albums at Wortley Il Trenches.
Lewis Cartridge left this morning
for Maple Rapids where he goes to
spend the holidays with friends and
relatives.
Miss Alta Cartridge left this morn
ing for McBrides where she expects
to spend the holidays with relatives
and friends.
Miss Anna Ortiz left this morning
for her home at Glare to spend the
holiday vacation with her parents at
that place.
Large assortment of holiday gifts
at Wortley & Trenches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reichert left
this morning for Millbrook, where
they will spend the holidays with
their parents.
Miss Gertrude Brand left this morn
ing for Sunfeld to enjoy the Christ
mas festivities with relatives and
friends at that place.
Mrs. j. b. Showers returned to her
home at Greenville this morning,
after short visit at the home of e.
M. Parney of this city.
Mrs, Finch returned to her home at
Sparta today after short but pleas
ant visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Driese of this city,.
Mrs. S. NJ. Carr returned to her
home in Lowell yesterday after two
weeks visit with her daughter Mrs.
VIM. Coggswell of this city.
Get the boy a mouth organ for
Christmas at Wortley & Trenches.
Miss Bessie Heminway has returned
to her home at Sherwood after
short visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ravell of this city.
Mrs. Ida Mahar returned to her
home at Howard City this morning,
after a short visit at the home of her
brother, VIM. Crawford of this city.
Frank Mccarthy had the Misfor-
tune to lose finger yesterday while
at work at one of the machines in
factory B of the Belding-Hall Refrig-
orator Co.
Mr.. and Mrs Silas Hull were the |
happy recipients of valuable Christ
mas present this morning. 1t was a
sweet little baby girl, weighing six
pounds. All doing well, Silas espe-
cially.
AS announced last week, the pub
lishers of the Grand Rapids Herald
have fived upon Monday and Tuesday, |
Dec. % and 20, as Bargain Days, when
subscriptions for the Daily Herald for
1904 will be accepted for 81 for the
year if paid in advance on those days
The special inducement for this year
is a omplimentary subscription to
the Metropolitan magzine
Continued on next page.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

Will Bowles and wife left this
morning for Chase to spend the holi
days with friends in that place.
Miss Maude Moore left this morn
ing for Howard City where she will
remain for the holidays.
Elna Sheean, little daughter OF
Rev. j. w. Sheean is still very dan
gerously i'll with typhoid fever.
Miss Blanche VanCise left last Sat.
urday night for Grand Rapids where
she expects to work in the future.
Miss Rose Casmer left this morning
for her home az Lakeview, where she
will spend the holidays with her par
ents.
Ray Hull left this morning for
Howard City to spend the holidays
with relatives and friends at that
place.
j. w. Collier and wife left this
morning for Evergreen, Alabama.
where they will spend the rest of the
winter
1.-THE Misses Rosa and Ella Lambeck
left today for Kalamazoo where they
will speud the holidays with their
brother.
Miss Ethel Kennedy returned to
her home at Big Rapids today, where
she will spend the holidays with
her parents.
Miss Clara Taylor left for her home
in Sheridan this morning to spend
her holiday vacation with her par
ents and friends.
Mrs. Houghtalling left today for
Hariette after a short visit at the
homes of Irving Marsh and Reed Gil
bert of this vicinity.
Miss Lottie Valance left for her
home at Trufant this morning to
spend the holidays with her parents
and friends at that place.
The Misses Evelyn and Della Fitz-
geral left this morning for Mt.
Pleasant, where they will spend the
holidays with their parents.
Found-A ladies' pocket book with
small amount of money and other
things, owner can have same, by
proving property and paying for this
notice. Call at Y. Sovereens.
Holiday business must be pretty
good at Wortley & French's this year
as Mr.. Wortley went to Grand Rapids
today to buy more Xmas goods.
A scaffold gave way at the Free
Methodist church this morning letting
Sam Snyder fall quite distance, he
receiving a badly sprained ankle.
William Thompson has been APP
pointed carrier of r. F. d. No. 4, and
begins his duties this morning. Arba
Face also begins his duties as carrier
on rural route, No. 10, in few days.
The attendance of the Spear Bible
class yesterday was 285, the Reds be-
ing in the lead. Both sides are now
even and as next Sunday ends the
contest, both sides will doubtless do
some hustling this week.
A glance in the corner window of
Robinson &Hudson's grocery store will
convince any one that old Santa Claus
is coming their way, the Christmas
decoration is unique one and the
stuffed condition of the stockings is
reminder that their store is stuffed
full of good things.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24
Fast Train For Busy People
Toledo tn New York,

A days work may be disposed OF
before leaving Toleda at $40 p. IN. on
The Manhattan Limited over Pennsyl-
,vanIa Short Lines. Passengers reach
New York next afternoon In time TO
meet an afternoon engage ment, dress
and dine and attend the theatre or
make an evening call. Find out from
F, M. Bushong, 10 Campus Martius,
Detroit, how time can be saved on an
Eastern trip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24
Short Hems of Interest Re
Latins TO the Tozun and It's
People, told in a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
BreVitieS.

throp today to spend the holidays a
home.
Mrs. Sprague and her daughter
Mrs Hoover are guests Of friends II
Iona today
Miss Delight Hubbard went Il
Greenyille to spend the Afternoon
with friends
Mrs Louisa Sutton went to River
dale today, she will remain there for
the winter.
Miss Maude Rymberg left today for
her home at Holton to enjoy the
Xmas holidays.
Leon Osterhout and Clair Peck are
home from the Agricultural college
for the holidays.
Miss Nellie Moore and Mrs T.. N.
Sweet left today for short visit with
Plymouth friends.
Lessie Lewis bid farewell to Belding
friends and left for her home in Fare
well this morning.
Miss Della Brewer left for her
home at Caledonia today to enjoy her
Christmas vacation.
Misses Maude Spencer and Ida
Sayles returned today from their
school work at Olivet.
Edith Merrifeld returned to her
home at Portland today to spend the
holidays with her parents.
H A Smith and wife left today for
Grand Rapids to spend the holidays
with relatives and friends.
The annual exodus of the silk mill
lassies began yesterday and will con-
tinue for several days When they
go TO their homes there will be hard
ly enough left in the city to start
"Auld Lang Syne" in singing school.
The Misses Hadie Dromenski and
Viola Yoder left today for their holt
day vacation at Big Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White returned
from Howard City today after short
visit with friends at that place.
A years subscription TO the Ban
ner to some friend would be very
fine thing for a Christmas present.
Misses Jessie and Mamie Sells left
today for their home at Benton Har-
Dor where they go to spend Christmas.
Miss Fannie Gaundre returned to
her home at Howard city today TO
enjoy the holidays with her parents.
Miss Mable Robinson returned
today from her school work at Olivet,
to spend her vacation with her sis
tiers.
F. Percy Lloyd of Philadelphia, Pa.
arrived in the city today to spend
the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. L. Lloyd.
Katie and Minnie Solomon left
today for their home at Howard City
to enjoy the Christmas festivities at
the home Of their parents.
Mrs. J. B. Quiggle of Groton. South
Dakota, arrived here today for a visit
with old friends and acquaintance
in this city and vicinity.
I "A & ID. Friedman, f. ID. Lincoln,
Holmes Bros, II. j. Leonard, and
Spencer & Lloyd are showing beauti-
fully decorated windows for the
Christmas tide. All are models of
the window dressers art and would do
credit to cities many times the size
of Belding.
The concert given by the Bedding
Baptist choir at the anti-saloon
league meeting Friday night was lis
tened to by large and appreciative
audience. The program consisting
of instrumental ard vocal solos and
duets, full choruses, recitations, etc,
lasted about an hour and was finely
rendered. The young people compos.
ing the choir left very good impress.
son in the minds of the Fenwick PEG.
pie and are assured of hearty vel.
come should they at any time return
to our village.-Fenwick News.
1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

Mrs. II. &. HGugntalllnR OF CdIsoI
City is visiting at the home of Reec
Gilbert's for few days.
Miss Helen Chapman returned tc
her home in Greenville today after a
short visit with friends in this city.
Miss Clara Bristol left for her home
at stanton today to enjoy the holi'
day festivities under the parental
roof.
Miss Oracle Bradshaw left this
morning for her home at Stanton to
spend the holidays with her people at
that place.
John Mann returned TO his home in
Brown City today, he has been spend
ing a few days with his aunt, Mrs.
VIM Mann.
Mrs. Eva wilkins returned to her
home at st Johns today after short
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Walter Rich
near this city.
Mrs. J. II. Beerman received an
other call to Greenville today on ac-
count of the serious illness OF her
mother in that city.
Nrias. Krupp and mother returned
today from a visit with friends at
Paris and Bitely. Charley says there
is no place like Bedding,
Russell Gals will give the first sleigh
ride of the season tonight, to party
of his friends. They will go to Graf
tan Centre in Fales' carryall.
The Misses Rose and Lizzie Sobo-
lasky returned TO their home at STAN
wood today where they go to spend
the holidays with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Stoddard of Perry
are in the city for a few days called
here by the death of Mrs. G. w.
French, which occurred this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pinckney of
this city we're called to Belmont
today to attend the funeral of Mr.,
Pinckney's brother-in.law at that
place.
Mr.. f. SOVEREIGN of Saginaw, travel
ing salesman for A. Kroelik IL Co.,
Detroit, was in in the city today to
make brief visit with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Z. SOVEREIGN.
The Colonial Moving picture Co.
are headed this way and have been
booked TO appear at the opera house
Dec. %. The entertainment is said
to be first class ia-every respect.
Prices, Is, 25 and 30 cents.
A. Thurman left today for his new
home at Howard City where he is en-
gagged in the shoe business. He took
with him the remainder of the ID. n.
Bricker bankrupt stock and will give
the residents of that city a chance to
get some bargains.
Luther, in Lake county. is having
an epidemic of scarlet fever. The
schools have been closed, all church
services stopped and there will be no
public Christmas exercises Children
are TO be kept of the street and
every measure will be taken to stamp
out the epidemic. 1t is said the dis
ease has gained such Roadway
through someone who had it falling
to notify the authorities. Bedding
people should be cautious.
The Ladies Congressional Club held
a very pleasant meeting with Mrs j.
d. More yesterday afternoon. The
program for the afternoon being "In'
dian Day" and alaska our old and
new possession" in charge of Mrs. g.
A. Stanton and Mrs f. B. Lapham,
closing with an interesting ''Round
Table " The parlors had the Christ
mas decorations of holly and at the
close Mrs Morse served light refresh
!. ments and a short social time was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
From Saturdays Banner.
Fred Smith went to Maple Grove
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

A petition has been circulated in
Eaton county asking that the local
option law be placed before the peo-
pie at the spring election and it is
said that already enough signatures
have been attached to make it effec-
tive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

A faded out, care-worn woman OF 40,
with a spruce up-to-date husband,
should take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Bridgs back that youthful, girlish
beauty. Keeps the old man from 60
ing to lodge. 80 cents. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24
Badly Broken Enaiish.

"Give me an illustration of broken
English" said the teacher.
1.-THE ten commandments, piped
shrill voice from the tail Of the class.
philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

II had running itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortures. Doan's DIN.
ment took away the burning and itch.
ing instantly, and quickly effected per-
manent cure" G. w. Lenhart, Bowl
ing Green, O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

Half the ills that man Is heir to come
from indi gestion. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers strengthens and tones the stomach
makes indigestion impossible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-24

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foley's Honey
and Tar. Sold by w. l. Benedict.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
MAKES & EFT CTION
PHILIP posLiN;TELLs HOUSE MA.
VAL COMMITTEE He GAVE
FALSE TESTIMONY. %~.
Last Saturday the Witness Said He
Had Approached Mr.. LessIer With
an Offer Of Money to Influence His
Vote on Submarine Boat 1ili-Now
He Specifically Denies All Alleged
Attempts at Bribery.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Philip Doblin,
who testified before the house commit
tee on naval affairs Saturday that he
had approached Representative LESSER
of New York with an offer of money to
influence his vote on the submarine
boat bill and who made the further
statement that he had been told there
might be $1,000 in it for him, made the
astounding statement before that COM
mittee during the day that he made
statements Saturday which were not
true and that he wanted to retract his
statement that Mr.. Quigg had rendered
bride to him.
The statement came without any
previous warning that Doblin intended
making any such retraction. Members
of the committee looked at one another
in amazement as Doblin went on with
his statement.
Gustavus Rogers, an attorney, arose
in the committee room after the first
witness had left the stand during the
morning and said he appeared for Mr..
Doblin, who had stated to him that he
(DOblin) had made some statements
Saturday which were true and some
which were false and held in his hand
statement to which Mr.. Doblin had
sworn. Tn. committee was unanimous
in agreeing that Doblin appear in per-
son forthwith. He was called and
made specific denial of all statements
he had previously made wherein he
alleged attempts at bribery. He was
rigidly cross-examined by practically
every member of the committee and
pressed vigorously for explanation Of
his action, but persisted that he was
telling the truth and adhered to his
denials. When Doblin had left the
stand, the committees programme,
which contemplated calling DR.. w. R.
Kerr to the stand, was abandoned, and
it went into secret session. Some
Of the members, in view of the re-
markable developments, favored the
dropping of the investigation, but
others urged that it be continued.
It is understood that Mr.. LESSER
asked that he be permitted to make
a statement and said that he had
another witness he would call, where
upon the committee decided to meet
again at 1920 in the morning.
Representative LESSER was present
in the committee room when Doblin
gave his testimony.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
JUDGE DAY ACCEPTS.
Ex-Secretary of State on the Suprem.
Bench.

.Ex-secretary of State on the Supreme
Bench.
Canton, O., Jan. 27.-Judge w. R.
Day has accepted tender of appoint
ment as associate justice of the United
States supreme court. Judge Day in
answer to a query as to his appoint
ment said:
Il received the tender from Presi-
dent Roosevelt Saturday. malice my
acceptance during the morning"
Judge Day does not know when the
appointment will be sent to the senate
Washington. Jan. 27-It was an
nounced at the White House during
the afternoon that Judge William R.
Day of Canton, O., had accepted the
tender made to him by the president
of seat on the supreme bench of the
United States. The formal tender was
made to Judge Day three days ago and
his acceptance was received shortly
after noon
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
MAY TAKE SOME ACTION.
House Naval Committee Discusses Mr.
Dobiin's Admissions.

House Naval Committee Discusses Mr..
DobIin's Admissions.
Washington, Jan. 27.-It was stated
during the evening that Philip DOblin,
the witness who retracted his previous
testimony before the house naval af-
fairs committee investigating the Less
Ter submarine torpedo boat charges,
had left the city for New York. The
admissions made by Mr.. Doblin were
discussed informally by the committee
during the day with a view to deter
mining If any action should be taken
in the case. Some of the members ex-
pressed the opinion that this should be
done, while others were disposed to let
the matter drop. No positive determin-
alton was reached, but it is probable
the matter may come up for future
consideration.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
BANlSHED FROM BOLIVIA.
First Vice President Of the Republic
Forced to Leave.

La Paz, Bolivia, Jan. 26.-At noon
the first vice president, Colonel Velas-
co., was banished under an executive
decree for an indefinite period. A po.
lice patrol conducted him to the Peru
Wan frontier. The reason for this &C.
ton was that Vice President Velasco
being leader of the opposition, could
not assume the presidency without
creating political disturbances. The
second vice president. Dr. Anibal
Capriles, will assume the presidency
when President Pando goes to Acre.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
Saturday, Jan. ~.

Colonel Philip Deitsch, superintend.
ent of police of Cincinnati, is dead.
Rev. DR.. James Hale Mason Knox,
ex-president Of Lafayette college, Eas-
ton, Pa, is dead.
The Cuban house of representatives
has appropriated 100000 for the con.
struction of a capitol.
Timothy Harrington, NJ. p, has been
reelected lord mayor of Dublin for the
third successive time.
Jonas l.. Brandies. head of the firm
of J. l.. Brandies & Sons, one of the
largest retail merchants of Omaha, is
dead.
Westminster chapel, one of the best
known churches in London, has decid.
ed to invite the Rev. Samuel G.. Smith
of St. Paul, Mimi. to fill the pulpit.
William Horgan, president of the
Cornell company and one of the most
prominent business men of Butte,
Mont. was found dead in bed, aged
sixty years.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
NEWS cor DEN SAT i
Wednesday, Jan. q.

@ There has been a general advance OF
wages along the entire Della ware and
Hudson railroad system, ranging from
to 10 per cent.
Secretary Hay is confined to his
home by an attack Of illness caused
by cold he contracted on his recent
trip to New York.
The appellate division of the New
York supreme court has handed down
decision declaring the special fran
chise tax laws unconstitutional.
President Roosevelt has accepted an
invitation to attend the bi-centennial
celebration of the birthday of John
Wesley to be held in New York Feb. 26.
Colonel J. S. Kelly died at his home in
Los Angeles, Cal, Tuesday, aged sew
enty-six years. Colonel Kelly had held
many prominent political positions in
Illinois and Nebraska.
Lewis N. Ballard died at Yonkers.
N. Y, Tuesday after an illness Of four
months. Mr.. Ballard was a. member
of the famous All-American rifle team
which in 1874, 1875 and 1876 defeated
all corners at home and abroad.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
.Addicks Sees the President.

Washington, Jan. .26.-J. Edward
Addicks, one of the candidates for
United States senator in the pending
contest in the legislature of Delaware,
called upon the president during the
afternoon and Rad brief interview
with him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30
Friday, Jan. %.

The first state railroad to be built
in Bolivia is nearing it's completion.
All the ports of Ecuador have been
closed to vessels from San Francisco.
Consul General Bragg and Mrs.
Bragg have left Fond du Lac, Wis.,, for
Hongkong.
Augustus John Cuthbert Hare, the
author, is dead in London He was
born in 1884.
Railroad officials say that there will
be between $4,000 and $4,000 carloads
of oranges shipped from Southern Cali
fornia this year and that the fruit is the
best ever grown there.
Judge H. w. Bruce, chief counsel for
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company, former chancellor of the city
of Louisville and member of the Con-
federate congress, is dead.
Taking effect Feb. 1, the wages of all
the switchmen employed by the Hook
ing Valley, Tc.edo and Ohio Central,
and Kanawha and Michigan railways
are to be advanced an average from
1 to 2 cents per hour.