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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
QUITE EXPENSIVE
But County Has not Been Sued For
Charges In Johnson Case.

But County has not beeh Sueo roT
Charges In Johnson Case.
The Ionia poor authorities here
have not yet heen notified of the COM
mencement Of any suit for the collec-
ION of 1916 80, expended by the Kent
poor superintendents for the care of
Earl Johnson of Belding at Lowell.
m addition TO this, there are claims
for medical and surgical attendance
,nd maintenance at Belding, aggre'
,ating 1927, of which 5000 is for sur
,eon who had charge of operation.
These bills have not yet been before
the board. The situation does not
seem to weigh heavily on Johnson
Who vas light-hearted enough to get
married and assume additional re
,ponsibilities, and has now taken hi:
wife over into Kent county on holi
day visit.-Ionia Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Tin Wedding Surprise Sprung on Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Godfrey.
From Tuesdaysa Hammer

The farm residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Godfrey who live out in the
Ashley neiPhborhood held a merry
company of more than 80 guests last
night, assembled to celebrate the
tenth anniversary of their marriage
The couple hadn't even dreamed
that such an event was being planned
and it came as genuine surprise,
but when the company began to get
there they were not long in finding
out that there would be something
doing"-"a hot time in the old house
tonight" as ii were. After the COM
pany had gotten we'll warmed up,
wedding was arranged for the bride
and groom, In which Elmer Cook act
ed as bridesmaid and Tip" Beardsley
as best man. each one being dressed
especially for the occasion, Cora God
frey was the flower girl and carried
Holly and Geraniums in the wedding
march from the upper parlor to the
altar down stairs. The procession
was headed with the mortal seven
couples organized by w. ID. Hall play
ing fine music on tin horns, DR.. l. S.
Morris tied the knot in a satisfactory
manner amid loud applause.
There were lots of presents given
the happy couple and Elder Platte
presented him with tin tile hat with
bell in the top and the bride was
crowned with crown, one of the
gifts was fine chair and the Elder
spoke words of wit and wisdom in the
presentation.
An elaborate wedding supper was
served of fried cakes and coffee. DR..
Morris, K. K. Cook, w. l.. Hall and
their wives, Mrs. Sarah Lessiter and
Mrs. Fred Dorman we're present from
this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
One Hundred Dollars a Box.

Is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, S. c. places on DeWltt's Witch
Hazel Salve. H. says: II had the
piles for 20years tried many doc.
tors and medicines, hut all failed ex-
cept DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salue 1t
cured me II Is a combination of the
hepling propertiet of Witch Hazel and
antiseptics and emolients: relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding
itching and prn'ruding piles, sores
cuts, bruises. eczema, salt rheum ~
all skin diseases. Sold by w. |. Bene
diet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
THEY WILL INSTALL

woodmen and Royal Neighborss on
Jan. 5th.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal
Neighbor lodges will hold joint in
stallation of the new officers recently
elected, at Woodmen hall on the eve
ming of Jan. 5th, 1904. Both of these
orders are in a very fiourishing con
dition and it is expected and intend
ed TO make the occasion an extra fine
one.
A fine program is being prepared
and the ladies of the X. n. A. viii
give drill and fine supper will bt
served. II. j. Connell will act as in
stalling officer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
GAVE HIS MEN BEER

MontcaIm County supervisor Ar
rested for Local option Violation.
From Saturdays Banner.
George w. Gravelle, supervisor OF
Eureka township, Montcalm county,
was arrested Wednesday charged
with violation of the local option law.
His examination before Justice Gra'
cey was adjourned to Jan. 2. 1t Is
alleged that Gravelle, during corn
husking time, furnished some of his
employees with beer, and the charge
arises from this fact.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
In Welded BLISS
Four Young Belding Hearts Were
Joined Yesterday.
From Thursdays Banner.
VanHorn-Canheld.

Ezra VanHorn and Miss frankie
Canfelc left this city.y' terday, both
the forl lGef 81 ffifF5fifsnt f5ipsan S yS.s &c anu &c .hs
latter to Ionia. When they reacaed
that city however, an interview was
quickly held with the county clerk,
after " hich the services of minister
eere called into play and Miss Can
field soon became the beloved wife o.
Ezra After short visit with Ian
sing friends they will return TO this
city where they will make their home
in the future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
CONTEST ENDED

II Was a Tie Between the Blues ant
the Reds.
From Mondays Banner.
The contest which has been on in
the Sunday School class of Rev. II
N. Syear for the past three months
Der Il yesterday ina tie on jtbe nnm
in. There we're 10 on each side, the
mum Der in the class was $40.
1t has been decided that union o.
forces will come together in a socia
and banquet when the girls get back
from their vacation
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31

tact 1t was in the east bound train
that most of the fatalities occurred.
All the injured are being cared for
by the Pere Marquette Co. in Grand
RAPIDS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31

to the darkest trouble spots at home.
He has come to know that it isn't all
shout and base drum The army has
its greatest hold on the slums, for
there they are known"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
OF mistake, but you'll never be wrong
II you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache,
Liver or Bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. 25c, at Conuell
Bros. Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
Report Prom The Rctorm school

J G Gluck, Superintendent. Prun-
tytowe. w. Va, write: "After try
ing all other advertised cough medi-
cinas we have decided 90 use Foley s
Honey and Tar xrlU-ivetv In The
West Virginia II form school hrd
IL the most e6rc'ive AID atSo uiely
harmless" Sold by W. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
To Otisco Tax Payers.

will be at Smyrna, Dec 22nd and
at Peoples Savings Bank. Belding,
Dec 5th, Dec 18th, Dec. 10th, Dec.
10Th and Jan. 2nd and Jan 9th TO re-
ceive taxes for Otisco township
LESTER j. KIMBERLY,
Treasurer of Otisco.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-12-31
ATTEND A REUNION
william Pope Left This Morning For
Owosso.


OwosSo.
From Thursdays Banner.
William Pope left this morning for
Owosso 10 be present at reunion of
the Pope family which will occur at
that city tomorrow. These family
reunions are held annually at various
parts of the state are very happy af'
fairs all around.
Mr.. Pope informs us that one of hi'
sisters will be present from the fa'
west, having travelled over 1900 miles
to attend 1t During bis absence
Mrs. Pope's mother Mr. CQnant, o
Greenville, will stay with her as ;
holiday guest.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
GETTING READY TO
ENTERTAIN PREACHERS
Methodists of Dover Will
Shortly Begin Work of
Arranging Homes

Dover, Del. Dec. 29.-Wiih the pros-
pect OF entertaining 900 ministers and
iAymentof the Wilmington NJ. E. Con-
ference the Methodists Of Dover viii
shortly begin the work OF arranging
homes FOR thoir visitors, who Will hc
lin Dover from Wednesday, March i6
Ito March 22 The visitors include "A
minister and n layman from each
Methodist church mDelaware, the East
orn Shore Of Maryland and Virginia.
besides n score ofvoniciul visitors. Il
is the Quadrennial session of the Lay
Electoral Conference. Rev. Louis E.
Barrett, pastor Of Wesley Church.
where the large body is to meet said
yesterday 70 his congregation:
II have consulted an Tie other pas
tors and they assure me Of their hearty
cooperation. So il is now brought
down 20 the people. IL is q test Of our
hospitality, but we can meet t. Now
when I call upon you. just tell me how
many spare rooms you have that are
comfortable ana I'm MI them up And
let me admlplsh you that II you have
lany company coming to be entertained
about thdt time, write TO them ana ad-
wise them to postpone their comihl
luntil March 23."
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
EDUCATORS DISCUSS
SHORTAGE OF COAL
Committees OF the Various
Schools to Make Investi-
cation and Report

Members Of che Board OF Educ1tion dis
cussed the coal shortage last evening but
aside from iho talk little was done. a
motion made by Mr.. Baueh uiai each
school connnhtfa be directed 90 ascertain
tho quality of coal delivered and report
at the ncNt mceTns was passed after
some discussion.
Mr.. Ford reported that ne had received
D. bin for s. for trimming three trees at
No. schools The same men had crime
med trees at other schools for 81 each.
a was decided to allow Sc for the work.
Mr. shamer reported that the same man
had lrimmel 1rees at another school bu,
had broken -thd, renee and refused 10 re.
ipair It, The ban wis hc'd up untn re.
pairs were made
Mr.. Ross presented a resolution direct
ing the suneriniendent Of schools ane
principal OF the high school to prepare
course OF studies for the high school 10 b,
presented az the next meeting The reso-
liuti3n was presented as "a report OF an,
committee nn revision OF Studies but 81
was cnly signed by tveo Of the i've mem
bers. The courses are to be three an,
four years courses. and TO go into enec
20 February.
u was passed
Progress was reported on the martei
off taaehers salarlesl Colonel Morrow said
hb thought. "a. unanlmous roport Of IN,
committee would be made al the next
meeing He also reported that progress
was being made In the negotiations with
Council and at the request Of Council the
matter had been laid over until after the
first ofiche. year. ...t
The proper OFFICERS were authorized 10
draw on Council for che regular monthly
appropriation.
a letter was received from Dr. r. G.
shortldge the president Of the board
Thanking the members for the Christmas
gift sent him.
DR.. Buckmaster said DR.. Spruance, an
other member of the board had received
a request that an evening school for col
ored children be opened There are q
children seeking seats IN the school and
a hall can be SECURED for $ "a month. Tho
matter was referred 20 the night school
committee with power 20 act.
The printing committee was authorized
TO get 1000 principals reports printed
Mr. Kersey reported that the principal
OF No. o school sail She had certificates
from physicians that an of the children In
fthe school hdd been vaccinated but sh,
did not believe that The vaccinations IA,
an taken.
T Dr. Cooper promised 90 submit plar
az the next meeting which he though
would overcome all trouble.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
BAIRD MISSION EXERCISES
Excellent Christmas Program Will Be
Given Tomorrow Niaht.

The Christmas entertainment OF the
Baird Memorial AIissioR al Third ana
West sfreeta viii be he'd tomorrow even
lng, az 7.i5 O'Clock. All the friends Of tho
mission are invited
The following program will be given:
Singing. Ring JOY Bells Ring" school.
responsive reading, school. responsive
prayer; singing. In Thine Arms. o. Night.
school recindon, Night Ql, Wonders.
Florcnce lindsey; singing lIeraids Of
iGladness, school; recitation. Merry Christ
mas, Blanch Jacobs; solo, Al. M. White.
recitation. Jolly Old ST. Nicholas. John
ninlsiey; primary department. exercises.
recitation christmas in Cromweirs Time.
May Emblyi recitation The Shepherds
lGftAiary Leatherhury recitation, Christ
mas Bells, schools recitation. The Rea-
son Why, Gertrude Hinisicy and AIabul
Kossler; singias The Christmas story
School, responsive readlnaf school: sing
ing, The Angel Chorus. school. s'
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Serenaded CoupIe

. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sharpless Of
near Landenburg who were recently
married were serenaded last night by
IA large number Of their friends who
reside I'm the vicinity Of Hockessin and
Union. There were about fifty persons
in the party and they had with them
horns, tin pans and other articles that
made a noise when all We're az work
that could be heard for a long distance.
The chief instrument was "a large wag-
on wheel erected in a box with a.cranl1
attached. This box was carried by
two men and at every turn of the wheel
the spokes would strike a piece Of iron
and make an unearthly sound.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpless invited the
party in and refreshments were served.
Games were played and pleasant
evening was passed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Bargains For Somebody.

Three carloads OF superhne furniture
from a Philadelphia storehouse, COM
prising oak and walnut bedroom suits,
springs and hair mattresses. comforts.
blankets. pillows, holsters wardrobes.
oak and walnut leather seat dining
room chairs. square extension tables.
fine French plated mirror sidcboards,
oak bookcase and writing desk COM
bined. fine tufted couches in leather
and velour, so iine Brentwood chairs,
leather seats, suitable for hotel or Office
use Large assortment OF cook stoves
New Harvest Home. OtheHo. and Vic
tor Cook, cooking utensils. dishes. oil
cloth and iinoleum, handsome parloI
suites. mantel mirrors, Brussels and
velvet carpets. smyrna and Axmin-
ster rugs. parlor tables, odd upholster-
ed chairs. laree oak and walnut hall
racks. This is the finest shipment we
have had for some time. An elegant
opportunity for those starting house
keepine TO save money by attending
this weeks sale. Mcmahon Bros, 5o2
King street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
DIED

EAlRS.-On December 2S. 1903.
onald Heston. son of John T. and
nnie W. Cheairs, aged 20 years.
uneral from the residence of his
ants, near Delaware City, on Thurs
morning, December 81, 1903. at II
ock. Interment at st. Georges
letery.
LBLE.--I this city. on December. 2S.
H. william r. Gamble. aged 81 years.
latves. friends, members Of Diamond
neil No. 8. Jr. o. T.. A. NJ, Brandy
p Commandery X. Of NJ. and employees
'.. B. & ". Railroad Company are in
d TO ATTEND the funeral from his late
dence, No. 2l5 East Second street on
lay afternoon, January 1. at . O'Clock.
vices at Asbury NJ. T.. Church az 2.30.
,rment at Mt. Salem Cemetery.
NAGHAN. I'm this city on December
1868. William r.. son of the late F'at-
ck and Matilda Monaghan, in tlHa
RI year Of his age.
e,atives and friends OF the family, also
members Of Delaware Council c. B.
are respectfully invited 20 attend the
eral from his late residence. south
IL corner Fourth and Madison streets
yrhursday morning, December. 81. Sol.
requipn mass at st. Pa'h's churct
B O'Clock 1nterment at Cathedral Gem
ry.
RRIS.-In this city on December o
o. Louis Harris, aged a. years.
uneral services viii be held at his late
idence, No. 405 Washington street OF
idneSday morning. December 90. 'uit 1913
lock. Interment. Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
FIGHTING TAMIiViIHHHIIYT TAMIiViIHHY'S s
WIDE OPEN POLICY
Churches Join Temperance
Societies in Crusade of
~ Resistance

New YORK. Dec 29.- Measures TO coni-
bat any policy TINT may be adopted by
me incoming Tammnny administration
which wiz resnib in ''yider open sa
looms we've token yesterday by the
chuiches and temperance orsanizations
of New York About thirty represent
tatiVes met In the rooms OF the Nation-
al Temperance Society to map out q
campaign.
II was arranged to appoint three
eouinittees. each to have charge OF
one OF the following movements.
To oppose the effort now being mad,
to open the saloons on Sunday.
no combat attacks on temperance in'
slruction ia the public schools.
10 fight the proposal TO restore The
cantccn In the army.
The Rev. Dr. David Stewart Dodge
who presided. said az this time whei
the foes of temperance were especially
active, Il was necessary for all tn
churches to cooperate 20 prevent IN
opening OF saloons on sunday.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
COMMISSIONER FORD
GIVES REASON FOR
OPPOSING Mr.. GR0HE
(continued from FIrgl Page.l

CConunued from FIRST Pase.J
you. Neither you nor / stand ia much
danger of being slighungly 'ior rudelS
treated without cause in any public
office in Wilmington. My point isithat
the humblest citizen of Wilmington and
the poorest woman who comes 10 the
Water Department should be treated
with unvarying courtesy, and shall be
while i remain in the department. !
am convinced from complaints that
this has not been Mr.. Grohes course OF
lconduct: and / am therefore in favor
of replacing him by man who viii
serve the department faithfully and
at the same time treat the public with
proper consideration and courtesy.
Whatever may be the decision Of the
board as to the retention Of Mr.. Grohe
in his present place, ] feel that you
and other of my fellow citizens should
have reasons for the position which
have taken in regard to the question
have written this lengthy letter OF
Explanation out Of respect o. you both
as an individual and a citizen of this
city. whose good opinion l desiE ia
retain.
am very respectfully yours
+. II. Ford.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
DONALD CHEAIRS DEAD
Deceased Was Clerk For Security
Trust and safe Deposit Co.


After an. illness Of but two weeks
Donald Cheairs, aged 90 years, a clerk
for the Security Trust and Safe De-
posit Company died at the Delaware
Hospital early yesterday afternoon OF
appendicitis. He was operated on last
Wednesday, but his condition was then
so seripus that he was unable TO re-
cover from the effects Of the opera
tion.
The deceased was a son OF John 4.
Cheairs Of Delaware City and had
been connected with the trust company
for about six months. He was highly
esteemed by the officials. and his. as
sociates at the bank
He was a graduate at Banks Bust.
ness College. Philadelphia and swarth.
more Preparatory School. He took an
active part in athletic sports at both
these schools
Mrs. Berrell Townsend wife Of IN,
treasurer of the Wilmington Trusi
Company IS a sister Of the deceased.
The funeral viii be held az Della
ware City at IL o'clock on Thursday
morning Harry Townsend and George
L. Medil, clerks Of the crust company
will be two Of the pallbearers.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
MAY DIE FROM BEATING
Victim Numerically Thrsshod and
left in the Cold.

Berlin, Nd Dec. a. Edward Jarvis,
Of near Showells Station, may die
from injuries received Saturday night
when he was assaulted in a secluded
spot unmercifuiiy beaten and left
bleeding aud unconscious in the cold.
Abraham Outten. who declares that
he was an eyewitness OF the assault.
swore out warrants against Jerry
Campbell, pcrrickson Williams and
William Smack. Campbell. who was
formerly a policeman in Baltimore.
has been arrested. The others have
disappeared.
Outten says that the three men set
upon Jarvis near the Barl1ua Hotel
knocked him down and dooiS turns ~
beating and kicking him until he was
unconscious. Outten declares that he
was afraid to interfere.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
Social and Personal Notes

owen z. wyatt returned to New
York today after spending the Christ
mas holidays in the city. Mrs. Wyatt
viii remain several days longer.
Miss Bertha McCaulley is visiting
relatives ia Camden. n. J.
Ellis Boyce. of Milford, is a guest
of James II. Green Of this city.
Miss Meredith Of FELTON, spent yes
terday in Wilmington.
Mrs. William Walker Of Little Balh-
more. who has been in for some time
was somewhat improved todqay.
James NJ. Grant is home from St
Charles College for the holidays.
Miss Reba Louden Of Lansdowne IS
the guest Of Mrs. Alexander Dill. No
92S Spruce street.
The regular weekly dance Of the B
r. l.. A. win be held in Eden Han to-
morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
MANY AT
MILFORD
DANCE
Marriage of Mr.. BueI
and Miss Sherman
YOune Girls Give Pleasant
Dance-Other Social
Notes

s-Clm 9uf the largest dances given in
Southern Delaware Tor many years
was that held in Armory Hail. Milford,
last night Almost every town ia the
State was represented and many visi-
tors from Maryland. Philadelphia and
New York were present. All told there
were about 200 in attendance.
one of the features of the occasion
was the handsome dresses wofn by the
women. Down State dances are widely
known through the chic gowns which
characterize them, but this one fairly
outdid any OF the previous dances re-
ghrding the wardrobes Of the female
participants.
Armory Hall was beautifully deco
rated with evergreens holly and mis-
tletoe and Albert's orchestra Of six
pieces from this city furnished music
Dainty sandwiches and coffee were
served.
The following were the patronesses:
Mrs. G. W. Marshall, Mrs. NJ. o. CaulS
Mrs. J. c. stanton Mrs. Frank Rick
ards, Mrs G. L. Grier, Mrs. ]. b. Smith
Mrs. G. e. Pierce. Mrs. j. r. Holland
Mrs. +. l.. Grier. Mrs. J. S. Short. Mrs
s. NJ. Truitt, Mrs G. II. Hail. Mrs. p
T. Carlisle, Mrs. j. L. Pratt.
Evening journal., 1903-12-29
BROAD STREET STATION
WILL Be ENLARGED
Plans Disclosed by Opposi-
ton to Proposed Boule-
ward to Park

Wilmington patrons Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad are interested in the
plans of that company to build a big
annex TO Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia. The plans TO extend the tra8l
shed across Filbert street to Cuthbert
street from Fifteenth to Seventeenth
street were disclosed by the railroad
company in opposing the proposed bou-
levard from City Hall to Fairmount
Park. 1t is intended that Filbert street
from Fifteenth street 10 the Schuylldll
shall be abandoned, and the traffic and
street car lines diverted to Cuthbert
street, which would be widened to
meet the emergency. This arrange
ment would permit the Pennsylvania
to extend it's lines 20S feet northward
from the south curb line of Fill )ert
street, its present northern limit. The
Pennsylvania railroad now owns much
OF the property it needs west of Eigh-
teenth street. IL Is understood that il
has acquired numerous other proper
ties between Fifteenth and Eighteenth
Streets, but has not yet taken title to
them. Most OF this is held in the name
of the Manor Real Estate Company
Until this parkway matter came up
this buying on the part of the Penn
sylvania caused little comment because
of the location of the properties. Whor
it was discovered that the parkway
plan tentatively approved by. Council.
conhicted with the improvement plan.
of the Pennsylvania railroad predic.
tions were freely expressed by those
who are interested in the boulevard
that the plan would be modified e
meet the wishes of. that corporation