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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
SPENCER MILL.

There will be lawn strawberry
festival at George Hoovers Friday
evening, June "a, for the benefit OF
the Cleaners. Everyone invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Cory of Maple
Rapids visited her parents, K. Brad
shaw and wife last week.
Richard Clifford and wife of Big
Rapids, resident here 80 years ago,
were guests of friends of Gowen and
Spencer recently.
Geo. Spencer is doing some carpen-
ter work for E. Rathwell.
Will Riley, wife and daughter OF
Harvard called on old neighbors last
Sunday.
]. B. Leslie and wife of Lowell
made short visit at her sisters
Mrs. ]. Van Zandt last week.
There will be three day camp
meeting in H. NJ. Fuller's grove on
the ease side of Liner Lake beginning
Friday evening, July 8.
T.. p. Johnson has a new hay load
err this summer.
Chas. Smith of Grand Rapids
has moved back on his farm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
AVON-KEENE K,

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hawley of Pc
tosky are visiting his sister Mrs. j.
Hoskins, He is agent for Blisser
Native Herbs and is doing some bust
ness in this locality.
Mrs. G. N. Frost spent few days
with her parents at Woods corners.
Harley Henry and wife visited
friends in Berlin Sunday.
Bedding had an up to date carnival
in every respect and every one seem
ed to enjoy themselves.
A little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Hardy died Friday of the Whoopine
Cough, funeral services were held
Sunday. The parents have the sym
pathy of their many friends.
Miss Grace Rathburn and Vine
Hunter were married at the home o
brides parents last Wednesday
Congratulations.
Ray. Hoskin and best girl attended
the Carnival at Bedding Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
LASTS Week's.)

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hoskin of Ohio
are visiting his sister Mrs. e. Frost.
Mrs. Bert Pottey of Grand Rapids
visited her aunt Mrs. Emily Batson,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Weatherbee OF
McBrides are spending a few days
with her father. f. S. Brewer.
George Mckay and Delos Rey
nolds have improved the looks o.
their residences with a coat of paint
G. A. Lee had barn raising Mon
day afternoon, he will have a mode
barn when completed.
Mrs. Ed. Cave is very sick and nj
hopes of recovery.
Mrs. Edgar Carter and Mrs. Ricf
Cannon from Langstone, are visiting
their mother Mrs. M. Sparks.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde DEM!
June 8, a daughter.
Ray Reckert and Daisy Wheaton
were married recently.
The dance at Norman Higgins wa
well attended and a good time re
ported by all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
INTERNATIONALLY.

An ice cream and strawberry social
will be held June q; at Art Smith S
for the benefit of the Woodward
Lake church.
Nearly everyone from here attend
ed the Carnival at Bedding last week.
Clark Hoppough and wife visited
friends in CORTLAND last week.
Arba Face and family spent Sun
day at Billy Ransom's.
Amanda Howard entertained com
pany Saturday and Sunday.
K. ]. Cheney and wife were visit
ors at Mrs. Spargue's in Belding one
day last week.
A. G.. Hubbell and wife visited
their son /. l.. in Bedding Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
OTISCO.

Mr.. and Mrs. HI. Haywood and son
of Belding spent Sunday at A.
Browns.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Curtis spent
Sunday at f. Matice's of Shanty
Plains.
Mrs. G. G. Wilson of Greenville
was the guest of Mrs. A. M. Spicer
Friday.
Hazel Smith visiced last week with
her cousin Fern Belding.
Misses Alta White and Bessie Fisk
spent Thursday night and Friday at
J. d. Morse's of Beldis.,,-
Mrs. Geo. Brown spent part of last
week visiting relatives at Muskegon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Wilson of Mont
calm visited at A. Dietz's Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
SMYRNA.

Samuel Skellenger is so much inn
proved in health as to be able to sit
up once more.
The Ideal Entertainment Company
played to large house Tuesday
evening. These are entertainments
that are always excellent, and the
people here appreciate them and al
ways give good attendance.
DIR. Penton is improving the looks
of his place very much, having torn
down the fence and old buildings and
now is proceeding to build on new
summer kitchen.
Mrs. Cynthia Cole returned to her
home in Toledo the latter part of last
week
Mrs. Kate Mast an old resident of
this place, but of Battle Greek for a
couple of years, is here renewing old
acquaintance and calling on friends.
Frank LOOMS and Miss Esther
Russell called on friends in Orleans
Sunday.
Miss Marie Ackley has gone to
Olivet to visit Cora Hoppough.
The delegates to the Republican
nominating convention to be held at
Ionia June % are: Peter Kohn, Carl
Hoppough, Frank Davis, Mark Hop
POUCH, Charles Brink, Warren Gard
ner, Allen Short, A. HI. Norton, f.
l.. Moon, Lester Kimberley, B. f.
Tower, and Fred Purdy.
G. G. McCrossen wears a pleasant
smile now cause Uncle Sam has given
him July 4th to have for himself.
George Joslin and Wiseman have
gone to Vaudeville for the purpose
of painting their apple drier
School closed here last Friday and
Mr.. George Beircanp has returned to
his home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
Bad Kidneys Worse
Than Bad Lungs.

Kidney diseases have come to be regarded by
the best authorities as the most dangerous and
fatal that affiict the human race excepting the
pestilence OF cholera, yellow fever, etc. Brights
disease IS without doubt, the most certain OF al
In dealing death.
DIT. Colwell's Egyptian Kidney and Bladder
Cureis 81 90 bottle and 1t cures permanently and
absolutely all forms Of kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is guaranteed to cure Inflammation
of the kidneys, congestion. Brght's disease In Its
early stages. brick dust deposits, cloudy urine,
pains In the back, retention and incontinence OF
urine. diseases of the bladder and urinary tract,
sexual weakness In both men and women, re-
storing to health and imparting to the genito-
urinary organs renewed vitality and vigor.
DIR. Colwells Egyptian Kidney and Bladder
Cure is guaranteed to give satisfaction or Its
purchase price will be refunded. Is for sale by
WOrtley & French, Druggists, Bedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23

Limits Set on Thoss Who Would
Worry a Creditor.

worry Creoitors
Ordinarily when q debtor appears
before longtime creditor In Chi
cago there Is no questioning OF the
United States coin In which the debt
is to be paid. but the wide possibili-
ties possessed by an arbitrary cred
itor in STIMULATING Just what coins
and In what amounts he will receive
payment are enough almost to dis
courage borrowing.
You can't force a mean creditor TO
take more than Is cents worth OF
nickels or rs cents worth Of copper
cents. II you could get as much as
IS worth of old silver three-cent
pieces Of another generation you
could unload IS worth on him, just
as he would have to take IS worth
OF silver fve-cent pieces and SIS worth
OF the obsolete 20-cent pieces which
made so much trouble In the late '70's.
But you can pay out $40 In silver
dimes and silver quarters and silver
half dollars; the trade dollars-of
into the treasury of the United States
for redemption-are worth nothing,
while the standard dollar Is an un-
limited legal tender, a. II the old
dollar of our dads" the nrst OF
which was coined in 1894 and the
last In 1873.
Coins that virtually have disap-
peared from circulation are gold So
and 81 pieces, the trade dollar OF sill
YER, the nickel three-cent piece, the
copper two-cent piece. the copper
half cent, and silver three and ave
cent pieces.-Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming In declaring DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion Coughs and Colds to be unequaled
A recent expression from T. j. Me-
Farland, Bentoryipe, Va, serves as
example. He writes: II had Bron.
chitis for three years and doctored all
the time without being benefited
Then | began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery, and a few bottles wholly
cured me-" Equally effective In cur
ing all Lung and Throat troubles, Con
sumption, Pneumonia and Grip. Guar
auteed by Cornell Bros, druggists
Trial bottles free, regular prices SO
and 81 90.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
For A Hundred Years,

For hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized as a SUI
perior remedy, but 1t remained for E.
G. Dewitt Il Co. OF Chicago, to dis
cover how to combine the virtues OF
Witch Hazel with other antiseptics, In
the form OF salve. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the best salve in the
world for sores, cuts, burns. bruises,
and piles. The high standing OF this
salve has given rise to counterfeits
and the pubic Is advised TO look for
the name dewitt" on the package
and accept no other. Sold by w. l.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
KEENE.

The Tasker school District No. 6,
taught by Otto S. Taylor. viii hold
closing exercises Friday afternoon
June "a, followed by field day sports
and ball game.
Three schools the Tasker, Goodwin
and Dildine will participate in the
contests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
Quay Hard to Interview.

Senator Quay's cottage In Atlantic
City, a handsome place perched upon
an eminence and inclosed by a stone
wall, has been named Port Arthur
by newspaper correspondents there.
They have been besieging the Penn
sylvania statesman with the view Of
interviewing him. but have always
failed to reach him. Recourse 10 the
telephone Is equally unavailing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
GRATTAN.

Mr.. ana MIS-. dllt0u watkins art
making two week s visit at Trufant
Reed City and other towns.
o. l. Watkins census ennumeratol
for our town called on North Grattar
residents Monday.
Miss Matte Wilson visited hei
brother Ed. Wilson and family over
Sunday, attending Children's day al
the Griswold school house in Spencer
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Smith of Green
vile attended the Columbian Club at
]. A. Lessiter's, June Is, also visited
his brother near Rockford before re-
turning home.
DR.. Pinkham of Bedding was called
to counsel with DR.. Spencer in the
case of Mrs. Ralph Bush who is very
sick and has been out to visit her the
second time.
Frank Wood mentioned last week
was not as well June Is and 10. His
mother known as Grandma Wood in
forms us that this is the third at
tack of appendicitis Frank has suf-
fered from. His nurse allows no one
but the family to see him. All hope
for speedy recovery.
Messrs. Fisch and Edwards OF
Grand Rapids made a three day S
visit at ]. A. Lessiter's and the Wa
basis pleasure grounds.
Mrs. Sarah Lessiter of Relding is
visiting the old home and friends
here, and will stay some time if we
can keep her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler Pond enter
tanned the Columbian Club at their
fine home June Is, members and in
vited guests numbering $50 present.
The elegant picnic dinner included
everything In the substantials from
chicken pie up, finishing with straw
berries, cake, ice cream, lemonade
and bananas. Then came the liter
airy feast, interspersed with delight
full music and singing with both pi-
ano and organ, the latter being on
the porch, piano in the parlor, where
Mrs. Lashell and Miss Anna Bow
man played a fine duet. REGULATIONS
were given from the porch by Messrs.
Bowman and Godfrey, Miss Atkins
and several others. Mrs. Stevens
nee Gertrude Greenland daughters,
Misses Georgia and Bernice, now OF
North Dakota, were present, Mrs. S.
using both piano and organ, accom-.
panied by her daughters, each with
violin, gave some fine selections, and
when they rendered THE Old Oaker
Bucket, the instruments seemed tC
talk. Ethel Longstreet did her part
assisting in the exercises at the or
gan, we would gladly mention eacf
person in the long list of helpers, bu'
finish with the County Fair" Clyde
Tower Fair Inspector, Mrs. Chas
Godfrey flower exhibitors, Mrs. Lone
street with vegetables, Mr.. w. PonC
the "Dutchman /" with cabbage anC
bologna, singing of saur kraut ant
sausage, as indeed each sang theil
part all joining in the chorus, alsc
each dressed to represent their Elk
hibits. o, my wasn't it comical, ant
the applause was deafening. Mr.. anC
Mrs. Pond proved a great success a.
host and hostess, all greatly enjoying
the day, also meeting with many OLE
friends. NJ. and Mrs. Richmond
nee Lola Snyder, with her parent
J. Snyder and wife did not forget t.
meet with the club and home friends
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
Magic Cure for Rheumatism.

ST have used DR.. Colwell's Magic Egyptian OIL
more or less for the last Is years, and will say as
a liniment or internal remedy or as family
remedy Is is unexcelled. Knight go on and tell
you OF many other cases which we have used 1t
for, but can say that 10 is the best remedy that
ever knew and everyone speaks In the highest
terms OF It," 4. T.. Ostrander, Locomotive
Engineer of M. G. II. r., Jackson, Mich.
DIR. Colwell's Magic Egyptian Oil costs only
zoe. per bottle. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
Feet swollen TO Immen.e size.

81 had kidney trouble so bad that ]
could not work." says J. j. Cox OF Val
ley View, KY, my feet we're swollen
to immense size and was confined tc
my bed and physicians we're unable te
give me any relief. My doctor finally
prescribed Foley's Kidney Cure which
made we'll man OF me- Sold by
w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
That rhrobbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, II you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have prove their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25c, money back II
not cured. Sold by Cornell Bros.
druopists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23
Tests Patience
The Most Patient Belding Citizen
Must Show Annoyance at
Times.


Nothing spols good disposition
Nothing taxes a mans patience,
Like an itchiness OF the skin.
Itching Piles almost drive you crazy
All day IL makes you miserable,
All night IL keeps you awake.
Itch! Itchl ITCH with no relief.
Just the same with eczema.
Can hardly keep from scratching 1t.
You would do so, but you know il
makes 1t worse.
Such miseries are daily decreasing.
People are learning they canbe cured
Learning the meuits OF Doan's ONT
ment
Plenty OF proof that Dosn's ONT
ment Will cure Piles, Eczema or any
itchiness of the skin.
Read the testimony OF Bedding
citizen.
ii, Nichols, Alderman street, EN-.
ployed In refrigerator factory, Bedding
Mich, says: Etching hemorrhoids
annoyed me for several years. suf.
fierce with them almost constantly
Sometimes they burned and itched so
that l was almost wild. | used almost
everything / saw recommended but re-
ceived little II any relief. | was told
about Doan's Ointment some two years
ago and procured box at Connell
Bros. drug store. 1t took only few
only few applications to convince me
that 1T was the best preparation | had
ever tried. 1t cured me in short
time. There has been slight symptoms
OF Its return since but two or three APP
plications OF Doan's Ointment wards
OF any serious trouble"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so cents
FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. ",
Sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the nama Dom 3. take no subs flute
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23

No need to fear sudden attacks OF
cholera infantum dysentery, niarrhoea
or summer complaint, II you have Dr.
Fowler's Extract Of Wild Strawberry
In the medicine chest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23

w, A. Herren OF Finch, Ark,
writes, "I wish to report that Foley 8
Kidney Cure has cured terrible case
OF kidney and bladder trouble that two
doctors had given up" Sold by
w. l. BENEDICT.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-23

Servia is torn by conflicting emo
lions. It wishes to be respectable.
and It hates to bounce King Peter.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
DIED.

Monday, February %, of tuberculosis
p. +. Duffy aged Or at the home OF Carl
Scharnllorst, six miles below town.
Mr.. Duffy was born and raised in
Pennsylvania and came to Colorado
when n young man. He ptospected
and mined in the vicinity of Telluride
for the phst twenty years. He was an
upright honest mhn and loved and
respected by all whb knew him.
The remains were inferred In the
Dolores cemetery Monday at p. NJ.
a short service was held at the grave.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

TAKEN CP-January l4th by the un-
designed wholire one mile above Bear
creek Oh Dolores river, In Montezuma
county, one red cow4 years old branded
I'll, on left side and S on left shoulder
LEFT ear cropt off, right ear un-
half crop. Small star in forehead, left
horn broken. w. A. TROXEI..
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Mondays Telluride train, due here ut
II o'clock, was about three hours late.
a broken fish plate some where this
side of Ophir let the rails spread and
the tender, baggage carand two coach
es left the track. The cars did not
turn over and no one was hurt.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

a clay pigeon shoot will be given
afternoon at . o'clock. The contest
will he for the best score out of possi-
BILE 25. Everybody invited.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

This was the first shoot for the boys
and considering that none of them had
shot over trap for eight or nine years
they did not make such a bad showing.
Better scores are expected in the near
future:
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Notire was received to late for publ
cation last week stating that Rev.
George would preach Sunday morning.
The announcement was given rs much
publicity us possible, but those who
gather were disappointed. Rev. George
undoubted was forced to chanse his
plans at the last moment,
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

WAnTED-Agents, Hustlers, Sales
men, Clerks, and everybody who wants
to enjoy good hearty laugh to send
soc. for ''rips to Agents" Worth $50
to any person who sells goods for n
living. If not satisfactory your money
back. Circular for stamp. The Dr.
White Electric Comb. CO., Decatur,
Illinois.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

l.. j.. Becher, who was married in
Brooklyn. New York, at Christmas
time, returned to Dolores with his bride
on Saturday. They were met here by
j. II. Becher and drove to their lone
near Arrioln.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

WANTEp-Faithful person to travel
for well established house in few
counties, calling OH retail merchants
and agents. Local territory. Salary so
per week with expenses additional, all
payable in cash each week. Money for
expenses advanced. Position perma-
nent. Business successful and rushing.
Standard House, 33D Dearborn Street,
Chicago. 33-2
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Now is the time to buy patent medi-
cines while you can get them at nearly
half price ut the Dolores Drug store.
See prices in today's ad
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Gray, the barber, will shave you, cut
your hair, mend your violin, or teach
yon music, come and get your choice.
One door East of Star office.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

The mask ball given at the opera
house last Friday night was well at
tended and a good time is reported.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Sa wing began again ut the Rust mill
Tuesday after an idleness of a few week
while the mill was being repaired.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

b. G.. Smith returned from Grand
Junction on Monday to resume his
duties us boolskeeper at the Rust saw
mill.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Messers. Huntley and Woodruff COM
pleted their ripraping contract with
the city the first of the week.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

The Dolores Mercantile company
say something in their adj that will
interest You. Read it carefully.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

J. j. Harris Il Go. are closing out all
cotton blankets at cost to make room
for their spring goods.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Leave your watches and iewelry for
repair with the Dolores Drug company.
All work guaranteed.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

For up-to4date work 60 to G. c. Gray
the barber; one door east of The Star
office.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Mrs. William Foreman returned
yesterday from Durango where she
has been visiting for the past week.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

All holiday goods remaining over
after Christmas will be sold ut cost
price. Dolores Drug company.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Born, February 24th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wallace u son. Mother an d
child are doing nicely.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Miss Louise Sayler has finished her
term of school at Quarry and returned
to her home at Cortez.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
ooLoRE MoNTEzuMA COUNTY,

~ liver STAR LODGE NO. I05, *. of
Meets every Saturday night over
Dolores Unera House.
~ q. 7. MOORE, C. c.
JOE ii. DE WITT, X. Of Il. y S.
NisifiSG KNIGHTS ALWAYS WELCOME.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
Pigeon Shoot,

The Dolores Gun Club met Wednes-
day Mt $3.50, only four members were
present. Following is the score.
LIST event End event jrtl event
ltirday birds birds
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Mrs. Ellie Hosea, who wns on the
sick list the first of the week, is able
to be around again.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

For tirst-class job work come to The
Star office.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

The pay car gladdened the hearts of
the Rio Gnnde Southern boys on
saturday
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

Notice the cut in patent medicines
made by Dolores Drug company in ad
of this issue.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

The Dolores Mercantile company has
just unloaded u ear of salt, and their
prices are right.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26
LOCAL p: THE CONTINUED
NEWS y STORY OF
A>1 w ~ .. CURRENT EVENTS.

n. Barnes of Cortez, was business
visitor at The Star office on Tuesday.
The Dolores star., 1904-02-26

J. ID. Diehl, the Rico jeweler, was i'm
town on business the latter part of
last week.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-14
Do You Want the Earth2

The Earth" is a new illustrated
monthly journal, published by the
Santa Fee. Tells the truth about the
great Southwest and California-the
truth is good enough. Frequent arti.
cles describing your part of the
country. Contains letters written by
farmers, stockmen and fruit raisers
men who have succeeded and who
give the reasons why. Strong edito-
risl Is and interesting miscellany. A
persuasive immigration helper.
Why not have 1t sent to friends
back east" to do missionary work
for the Southwest? Regular subscrip-
ton price is 25 cents a year; worth
double. Send so cents, (coin or
stamps) with names and addresses
Of Ave eastern friends; we will mai
The Earth" to them and to you for
six months. Write today to THE
Earth" 1920 Railway Exchange Bdg.
Chicago. Illinois.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-14
Salvation, Army Funeral.

The funeral of Graviel Lnjan, the
young Mexican who died Tuesday
was held last evening at the Saliva
ton Army tent under the auspices Of
the Army. Rev. Becera. pastor of the
Mexican Baptist church, delivered the
funeral sermon In Spanish. The ora
ton was cry touching and there
were few dry eyes In the audience
which was composed mainly of Mexi
cans. There were also a number OF
Americans in the audience. Rev. Be
cera and wife sang several Spanish
hymns and he offered prayers in Spa
nish. Captain Graham and wife and
two of the cadets sang a beautiful
hymn. Young Lujan was a member
of the local Salvation Army and was
one of the most highly respected
young Mexicans in the city. This Is
the second funeral under the auspices
of the Salvation Army since that or
has been established here