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The Washington times., 1903-11-23
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN
HAS DIAMOND JUBILEE
Celebration Of Seventy-fifth
Anniversary OF Church.
HAD ONLY THREE PASTORS
Pulpit First Filled by Mason Noble,
Then Forty Yec by J. C. Smith,
and Since by Dr. Kelly.

The Fourth Presbyterian Church be-
gan services yesterday concentrating
the seventy-fifth anniversary of the
rounding OF the church. The Rev.
Joseph T. Kelly. pastor. delivered tbs
anniversary sermon in the morning. and
In the evening addresses We're made By
the Rev. DR.. d. T. Salmon, the Hon.
William +. Andrews. A B. Kelley. and
Frank A. Middleton At the services to-
night addresses will be made by the
Rev. Tennis 5. Hamlin. the Rev. Wal
lace Radcliffe. the Rev. T. G. Easton.
the Rev. A w Pitzer, and the Rev. DR..
Wilson. reception at the church to-
morrow night viii conclude the series OF
anniversary services
Organized in 1928.
Twenty-three members organized the
Fourth Presbyterian Church. in 1873. II
was then known as the Central Presby-
terrain Church The first meetings were
held IN little schoolhouse on the cor
nef OF Ninth and @ Streets northwest.
al that time wild. neglected region.
Almost Immediately the congregation
began the construction of house OF
worship. and within three months the
Little White Church" was erected on
Ninth Street between G and Ii. This
was occupied eleven years, during which
there was steady growth despite
many hardships. Within fifteen years
rom the dedication OF the church TWEEN
ty-seven other churches had been es-
tablshed in the region in which the
Fourth was the pioneer.
In le4 the congregation erected =
larger structure on the west side OF
Ninth Street. opposite the Little White
Church" This building was occupied
for sixty years. Five years ago the
churSL moved to its present location
on Columbia Heights where il has met
with great success.
Three Pastors Only.
In the long history Of the church only
three regular pastors have occupied its
pulpit. The Rev. Dr.. Joshua n Dan
forth acted in the place OF a pastor for
the first three years. The first regular
pastor was the Rev. Mason Noble who
served from 1892 TO 1899 The second
pastor was the Rev. DR.. John c. Smith
1888 TO 1878. The present pastor OF the
church Is the Rev DR.. Joseph T. Kelly.
a native Of Washington. He was called
as associate pastor. with the Rev. Dr.
Smith. Nay s. 1874. and on the death OF
Or Saith. In 1878, assumed fun charge
Of the church DuriEg his pastorate the
church has established large and -four
ishing mission at Berwyn. Nd. and re-
Gently erected a $1,000 building TO be
used as a gymnasium
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ssMuenchener' Is Recognized

as the finest home beer. Pure. delicious
and wholesome. For case phUne 222. Nat
Cap. Brewing Co. doZ., $l25.
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Reminiseeneeg Of Boyhood.

Dan Wright and his two brothers,
Rogers and William, grew up IN River
side as Independent American young
sters. When only five years old Dan
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Genuine S., So, and s. sample Shoes,

Three hundred styles AT So 50. ISesG4' $
Shoe Store, 90S G Strect northwest
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GIG l2th St Muddiman s Co. III G st
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An Independent Judge.

Regarding his political career, the
Ohio friends Of the nsw Justice speak
with pride, and praise his independence
of thought and action. For ten years or
more he has been a stanch admirer Of
Senator Foraker. and las at the same
time been independent Of the local boss
Of Cincinnati. George 3. Cox
Shortly after Judge Wright had been
elected TO the common Pleas bench Cox
is said TO have sent a committee Of
three politicians to him TO make a re-
quest. Judge Wright sent Cox reply
that for his trouble in seeking the infiu-
ence of the bench he could go To the
bow-wows. This independent stand 10
the young jurist made him lots OF
friends. but lost him the support OF the
Organization. When Judge Wright's
term as common pleas judge expired he
was retired. But Senator Foraker con-
tinued TO be his friend, and has now
landed the young OhiOan in a comforta-
Die life position here
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To Name a Commission.

The control OF the park Is TO be SUD
ject to the supervision and direction of
the Secretary Of War. and TO be III
charge of three commissioners. who
shall be appointed from civil life by the
Secretary Of War. two who shall have
served in the Army Of the Potomac and
one who shall have served in the Army
Of Northern Virginia. One or them is 10
act as secretary of the commission. Ina
commissioners and secretary shall have
an Office in the War Department build
ing. and while on duty shall he paid, out
of the appropriation provided. such com
pensation as the Secretary of War shall
deem reasonable.
For the purpose Of assisting them IN
their duties and in ascertaining the
proper lines of the park, the Secretary
Of War is given authority 10 employ
some person or persons recognized as
well Informed IN regard to the details
Of the battles in question.
Cannon for Battleields.
The Secretary of war and the secre-
tary Of the Navy are authorized to de-
liver to the commissioners Of the park
such number Of condemned cannon and
cannon balls as their judgment may
approve for the work of indication and
marking locations on the battlefelds OF
Fredericksburg. Salem Church, Char
ceuorsvine. The Wilderness. and Spott-
sylvania Court House.
Provision is made for officially mark
ing the lines Of battle by the authorities
Of any State which had troops engaged
IN any of the battles and for the Off
GERS or any Of the authorized agents Of
the Fredericksburg and Adjacent Ma
tioual Battlefelds Memorial Park AssO-
citation OF Virginia, a corporation char
tered under the laws Of Virginia TO as
certain and mark the lines OF battle OF
troops engaged. Before any such lines
are permanently designated, the position
OF the lines and the proposed methods
OF marking them by monuments, tablets
or otherwise shall be submitted to the
Secretary Of War, and shall first re-
ceiVe the written approval Of the Secre-
tary. based or sormal written reports.
wk4ch must &c made TO him in each
case by the commissioners of the park.
No monuments or memorials are to be
erected upon any lands OF the park, or
remain upon any lands which may be
purchased for the park, except upon
ground actually occupied in the course
OF the battle by troops OF the State
which the proposed monuments are in
tended to commemorate, except upon
those sections Of the park set apart for
memorials TO troops which We're en-
outside OF the legal limits Of the park.
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Miller OIL Heaters, sq.so.

Books OF Birds sehmids u2 18th st
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Judge Dan Thew Wright recently ap-
pointed by President Roosevelt to the
Supreme Court bench Of the District Of
Columbia. and who took the oath of Of
fee today, is now in Washington. He
has come 70 this city to look over the
ground preparatory 20 taking up his new
duties and viii make this visit a short
one.
Shortly after arrival Saturday the new
Justice went to the City Hall and met
Chief Justice Clabaugh. the other mem
bers Of the bench. and the court officials
Thursday Justice Wright will return to
his home in Cincinnati to conclude pri-
vate business arrangements there. ana
expects to come TO Washington perma-
nently about December 10
His Active Career.
Judge Dan Thew Wright has had
distinguished local career in Ohio, fol-
lowing in the steps of his father, Judge
d. Thew Wright The latter sat on the
Supreme Court bench of Ohio from 1873
To 1916. the time when Rutherford B.
Hayes was governor Of the Buckeye
State. The son. to distinguish himself
from his father. has always written his
first name Dan" instead of using only
the initial or adding Junior
The new District justice was born
September p, 1854. in Riverside. a sub
urb of Cincinnati. end has always made
his home there, advancing with the
town and holding its highest offices from
time te time He was educated in the
public schools there. graduating from
the Hughes High School in 1884, He
entered the law department of the Gin
cinnati University the same year and
was graduated in 1856. reading law in his
fathers office
Ia 1888 he was elected town solicitor
Of Riverside; later in ne same year be-.
came second assistant prosecuting at
torney of Hamilton county: in 1880 was
elected mayor Of Riverside; in 1881. first
assistant prosecuting attorney, and in
the fan OF 1892 Judge of the court Of
common pleas OF Hamilton county. The
acceptance Of the last-named honor re-
quired the resignation of the two Offices
10 which he was elected in 1899 and 1891
He served one term OF five years as
Judge and since December. 1887 has
been practicing law in Ohio, Kentucky.
and Indiana He has been engaged in
the United States courts Of those States
and has participated in many impor-
tant cases as pleader for other lawyers
Interested.
Judge Wright married In 1887 Miss Al
ice Williams. Of Riverside, and they
have three children. all daughters. aged
fifteen, thirteen, and eleven years.
Judge and Mrs. Wright expect to deter
mine on their permanent home here
before the new year.
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Roast Turkey Boxes.
]. Jay Gould's.
Order Thanksgiving Flowers
Shaner's. 18Th q /. Ill Pa ave
Hot Tomales "a 81
Overcome b. Coal Gas.

At SOC Thirteenth Street NV.
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Where stOnewaH Jackson Fell.

federate side. and containing thirty-two
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
Ordinance No. 81.
cwt off.

An Ordinance amending section four of
Ordinance Number httv+two OF the city OF
5elding. entitled, An ordinance relauve 10
the construction and repair OF sldeWalks,
adopted and approved the ! day OF May a.
ID 1903, and taking effect on the LIST day OF
June. A. ID. 1908
section /. That section number four OF or
dinanCe number Hfty-two entitled, An oral
nance relative To the construction ana re,
pair of sidewalks, passed on the llth day OF
Nav A. D. 1903 and taking effect on the LIST
daV of June A. ID. 1903 as follows:
section 4 All sidewalks on the north size
Of Main street In the city of Belding shall be
| fourteen feet six inches in width between
| the curb stone line and the buildings sara
| stone in front of Hotel Belding; all sidewalks
on the south side of Main street In the city OF
| Belding shall he fourteen feet in width DE {.
| tween the curb stone and the buildings, sara
| outside line 10 correspond with the outside
| line OF the walk i'm front OF what Is now
| known as the Meloche Block; all sidewalks
on Main street east of Bridge street shall be
| of the width of six feet unless otherwise
! specified by resolution OF the common Coun-
| Gil; all sidewalks on each SIDE OF south brluge
| street in said city commencing where said
| street is interSeCted by Main street tnen
running south to Congress street shal De OF
the width of ten feet; all sldeWdlks on ln ne
| east side of Bridge street from congress 70
the buthern city limits snail be OF the width
| of six feet, all sidewalks upon each size OIL
north Bridge street from NAN street 10 lne
city limits on the north, shall be OF the width
OF six feet; all sidewalks on each side OF
Pleasant street between Main and Congress
| streets shan be of the width OF eight feet,
all sidewalks on each side OF Pleasant streel
| between Main and Depot streets. shall be OIL
the width OF eight feet; and all other SIDE,
walks within the city limits OF SAID city OIL
| Belding shall be of the width OF hVe feet
The above widths shall be oonformed 70 IN
less otherwise provided in each special IN
stance by resolution of the Common Council
And all sidewalks constructed, laid or rebuff
in the streets of said city, whether Voluntar
ily constructed by the owner or the occupant
of the adjoining premises, or by speclal or
der of the Common Council, as in this ordi-
nance provided shall be so laid that the SIDE
walks throughout the given street, shall DE
of uniform surface; the outside line OF salo
sidewalks 10 be laid at uniform distance
from the curb line of said street, ana the IN
ner line of any such sidewalk TO be iald at
uniform distance from the lot line; the grade
OF the upper surface of such sidewalks 70 be
determined by the Common Councii ana tne
record thereof to be found in the city CLERK
Office.
section q This ordinance shall take effecl
wheh passed and approved, and shali bt
known as ordinance number hfty-four OF the
city of Belding. oo.D =,
Adopted and approved this 2sth day OF
| May A. ID. 1908. So,
GEO. w MoULToN, City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, May 26-The demand for live
cattle is dull and slow this week, re-
C eipts have been moderate OF late. The
following prices are being paid at
the Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, 20; ca s4.75 handy
butchers cattle, 3.75(Gs4 III; common
~. SOFAS so; Gamers cows. 81 SOFA 2 30;
stockers aud feeders, dull q slow, at
81 50(d4 80 Mich cows dull at S2d
(D SO; calves dull, 81 40(dS6 90.
Sheep and lambs, dull and slow
prime clipped lambs, s.. 9O(GS6 %; mixed
81 oOld5 90; culls, $1,000 $500.
Hogs, light receipts, mixed quality
trade : dun at he following pr'cae
Prime mediums 0ol03 90; Workers
s.. 75(a3.o3, pigs, % oo(a 50; roughs
s. Oo(d6 o.; stays of; cripples, VI pei
swt off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
JUST ABOUT
HALF SICK

How many times you hear people
say: ~ don't know what ails mel am
tired all the time-don't feel like NOV
ing-don't care TO 60 any where-don Z
want anyone to bother me-nothlng
interests mel feel hal dead" It's
not a pleasant tale. 1t shows q system
at low ebb-a system ready and fer
tile soil for my low type OF fever and
disease. 1t shows the need Of strong,
all round tonic-a tonic that will reach
every part, every organ Brain, Nerves
Stomach and Muscles, A medicine
that will give new feeling of life, a
new energy and spring TO the played
out s stem. A time-tried, time-tested
med icine-Dr. A. w. Chase's Nerve
Pills.
Mrs Frank Giles OF Front street. Bedding
Mich saws -" have be, n troubled good
deal with neuralgia In the head and felt very
nervous this at times made me Just about sick.
got some OF DIR A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills at
Cornell Bros Drug Store and used them with
fne results They cured the distress In my
head and acted ~ q general strengthening
tonic I have no hesitation In recommending
them their strength giving rebuilding power Is
very marked"
soc box at dealers of DR.. A. w chase
Medicine Co, Buffalo, N. Y. See that Por'
traits and signature of A w. Chase NJ II. are
on every package.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
A woman's Complexion.

II is rank foolishness To attempt 70
move sallowness or greasiness OF the
skin by the use OF cosmetics, or"Iocai
treatment as advocated by the beauty
DOCTORS" The only safe and sure way
that a woman can improve her com
plexion is by purifying anu enrichinR
the blood. which can only be accom-
plished by keeping the liver healthy
and active. The liver is the seat oil
disease and blood pollution, Green 8
August Flower acts directly on the
liver. cleanses and curiches the blood,
purfies the complexion. 1t also cures
constipation, biliousness. nervousness,
and induces refreshing sleep, a single
rottle OF August Flower mas oee1
known 10 cure the most pronounced
and distressing cases of dyspepsia and
indigestion. New trial size bottle, -
cents; regular size, IS cents Az all
druggists. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT

For THE PEOPLE OF THE PEOPLE
AND nv THE PEOPLE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
Kipe Old Are.

Mrs. Mary Anderson died last
Monday morning in the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. L. E. Currie, aged
nearly 79 years.
Mary Wagner was born at Stras-
berg, Prussia, on July l6, 1924. She
came to the United States with her
parents when four years old, locat-
ing in New York City. From there
they moved To Canada, but after q
few years they returned To the
states, settling in Ohio. From there
they moved to Indiana, locating at
Elkhart, where she became ac-
quainted with and married Reuben
Anderson on Dec. %, 1883. The
same year she, with her husband,
moved to Michigan, locating on q
farm in the township OF Otisco
I"nia county, about four miles south
OF Belding. Seven children were
born to this union, all of whom are
dead, except the eldest, Mrs. l., Il
Currie of this city, with whom sh'
has lived the past four years, ant
Elias Anderson, the youngest, o
Cripple Greek, Colorado. Sh'
leaves one brother, John Wagner, o
Palo, and three sisters, Catherln
Seeley of Disco, Sarah Smith o
Lakeview, and Elizabeth Davis q
Grattan, all of whom are younge
than the deceased.
Funeral services were held at tn
home of her daughter, Mrs. l.. L
Currie, on Wednesday at l o'cloc
o. M, conducted by Rev. De Foe
pastor of the Free Methodist churct
Burial in the Smyrna cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
Election Notice.

Res0lrfd That whereas il is deemed advis.
able by the Common Council of the city OF
Gliding To construct and maintain system
Of Water works in said city ana 20 tnat enu
20 purchase. erect and maintain SuCh reSer-
,Oirs buildings, engines, pumps. hydrduhc
machines distributing pipes ana other ap
paratuS, appurtenances ana machinery, as
NAV be necessary and proper Tor the con
Structon and maintenance OF such water
works
And whereas the estimated cost of such
water works is the sum OF Thirty-hVe thous-
and dollars -,
to the electors of said city CT Beldlng Iona
County Michigan. at a special election 10 be
called for that purpose and to be held in the
CITY of Belding on the 27th day of June, a.
ID 1908. the proposition hereinafter set
forth. And that the city CLERK be hereoy IN i,
structed to notify the several supervisors of
the different wards. and TO provide a suitable
ballot box and tickets upon which be printed
this resolution as well as the following prop
OSition:
That the Common Council, of the city of
Beldng, be hereby authorized to raise 10y
loan the sum of Thirty-tive thousand dollars,
and to issue city bonds therefor.
Authorizing the Common Council To make
such loan and To issue bonds therefore. Yes
Authorizing the Common Council To make
such loan and To issue bonds therefore. Nc
The polls of said election shall be open al
seven O'Clock in the;forenoon and will be CON
tinued open until live O'Clock in the after
noon OF said day at the following places III
the respective wards:
First Ward-The Pullman Meat Market
building situate on North Bridge St
Second Ward-The West store OF the Leon
ard Block situate on North side OF Main 81
Third Ward-The Hose House, situate on
south side of Depot St
Dated at Belding, Ionia county, Michigan
GEO. w. MoULToN City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
A Can 10 Young Woman hood +.

A Call 10 Young Woman hood.
Every age can be judged by some
characteristic; one by its creed, an
other by its monasteries, and this
aye by its organizations, and espe-
cially the organization of the young
omen of the land. This is an age CT
organization; we find prominent
among them the Young Women 5
Christian Temperance Union,
which is well represented in Beld-
ing. The VS. are organized for a
for purpose and will do good work,
The great question is: WHAT
use are we to the world?' We are
each new idea in the world. Each
one has special work to do. You
saw YOU are not a ten talent person.
All are not a ten talent persons.
Thank God you are a one talent
person. There is not one who has
not some talent which ought to be
used. Perhaps it is rusty from not
being used, but it is there.
Miss Willard said: wherever
there is gift there is prophecy
pointing to it's use and a silent
prayer to God to use it," In Great
ing each of US with some peculiar
talent, God has given US each "a
call" to some peculiar work.
1t is easy to say, " will do my
BEST" but to make this fact you
need to find what is your calling
Often we are anxious and troubled
because of our surroundings anC
say, IF ! were here or there
could do better" and IF ha'
greater opportunities how mucl
good | would do perhaps we ever
I say, There is no use trying To d.
) good in my little corner. :" Did yo
{. ever put together dissected map
What if the very smallest bit role
away out of sight and you could no
fnd it, Do you not see that tn
whole would be unfinished? 1t
that way with our Fathers world
we have each a place end when II
made il He put US each where II
knew was best. Shall vc complain
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, " you
used DR. Kiug's New Life Pills.
Thousands Of sufferers have proved
their matchless merit for Sick and
Nervous Headaches. They make pure
blood and build up your health Only
% cents, money back II not cured.
sold by Cornell Bros Druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
warning.

II you have kidney or bladder trou-
BILE and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure
YOU will have only yourself to blame
for results, as it positively cures all
forms of kidney and bladder diseases.
Sold by w. I. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04

Chronic bronchial troubles end sum
mer coughs can be quickly relieved
and cured by Foley's Honey and Tar.
Sold by W. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-06-04
w. c. T. u. COLUMN.
For God, Home and Native Land.

This department Is under the management
and control of the Bedding w. G. I. u
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24

Robert Hoirigan OF No. $50 east
Twenty-ffth street was srrsigned in
the Yorkville police court yesterday
morning on a charge OF intoxication
In explanation Horrigan said:
"Your homer, I've been wishing ant
praying for son for the last ten years
Yesterday the finest baby boy you evel
cav came to my house, and l jus
couldn't Keep from celebrating"
well, If that's the CASE" said thu
magistrate, "I guess I'll have to 10
you go. New YORK American.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24
Tribute to woman,s Vanity.

Travelling beauties never take passage
on an ocean liner without a spirit
lamp to heat their curling tongs. This
practice imperils the ship through dan
ger of fire. One of the big steamship
lines has fitted every stateroom Oh its
vessels with an electrical apparatus for
heating the curling tongs.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24
Sympathetic.

Young Wife (rather nervousIy)-Ob,
cook, must really speak to you. Your
master is always complaining. One
day it is the soup, the second day it is
the fish, the third day it is the joint
in fact, it's always something or other
Cook with feeling) We'll, mum
I'm truly sorry for you. 1t must bs
quite awful to live with a gentleman o
that sort. --Punch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24
Cream custard Pie.

Beat one egg, add two-thirds cupful
of sugar and trun in one and one-half
cupfuls of good cream. Mix well,
add a pinch of salt. Line pie plate
with paste, pour in the cream mixture
and CRATE little nutmeg over the top.
Bake slowly and serve Just cooled.-De-
.roit Free Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24

"Ah," he said to her over their ice
cream, sit is very sweet, but not SO
sweet as you" ''It is SOFT" she re-
turned promptly, "but not SO soft as
you" "And it is cold," he conclud-
ed, "but not so cold as you. "-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24
One of Many.

Meyer-Did you ever see man-eat-
ing shark?
Gyer-No; but once saw man eat
ing catfish.
Meyer-Indeedl Where2
oyer - In restaurant.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24

Uncle John-How do you like the
new minister. Tommy
Tommy don't like i'm. l think he
must "a been a school teacher onct.
Uncle John-Why do you think so?
Tommy-'Cause whenever he talks
TO me he always holds his hand be-
hind him.-Philadelphia Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-10-24
Modest.

Remember" said the serious man,
that money is not the only thing to
be striven for In this life"
Maybe not" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, "but whole lot of people
think it is, and am not egotist enough
to try to set any new fashions. -
Washington Star.