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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
IN A NUT SHELL
Water Works Proposition Boiled
Down--It should be Carried
Al the Polls.

In order To enlighten the voters In
regard To the water works proposition
which is to e voted on next Monday,
the mayor and council have issued a
circular explaining the matter, and
II should he carefully read by all.
Boiled down, the proposition is sim
ply to authorize the council to grant
franchise to some responsible COM
pany to construct complete water
works system, the franchise to extend
for a period of from twenty to thirty
years.
No individual resident will be obliged
to take water for house or lawn pur-
poses if they do not want it.
Should the proposition carry, as 1T
ought to, a contract under proper linn
itations will be entered into with
some company, if one comes along
and wants the Job.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
RECEIVED SAD NEWS
DR.. G. T.. sheldon Hears of His Faith
er's Fatal illness.

DR.. C. Z. Sheldon is having more
than his share of trouble these days.
Last Thursday he took Mrs. Sheldon
to Butterworth Hospital in Grand
Rapids where 1t has been found she
must undergo an operation.
Tuesday morning he received tele'
gram from Ann Arbor stating that
his father had suffered fromsa stroke
of apoplexy and couldnot live the day
out. Owing to flood conditions he
found it impossible to get to Ann Ar
Dor in time to see him alive. He left
yesterday for Grand Rapids to see his
wife andIif possible will go from there
to Ann Arbor TO be present at the
last sad rites oyer his father.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
The Joy Of Health
for All Women.
Zoa Phora Never Fails to Cure All
Woman's Ills-Trial Bottle
Free to All.

Your cure is certainty, no matter how
serious your trouble, II you use Goa Phora.
IL has cured, IL does cure and IL will cure any
and every disease or weakness peculiar TO the
female sex. All misplacements and irregular
tiles, suppressed or painful periods, flooding.
piles, kidney. bladder and liver troubles are
cured by Zoa Phora so they will never trouble
you again. IL makes safe the change from
maidenhood TO womanhood, makes childbirth
easy and regulates the change OF life. Ii re-
lieves headache, neuralgia, stomach and bowel
trouble. pains In the back and sides aud all
suffering resulting from female Irregularities.
Miss Bertha Elliott, Box 2s2, Hudson, Mich,
says: "Zoa Phora is the best medicine 1
ever used. / am young lady is years old,
but know what II Is 20 suffer; every time
had my monthly periods would have to go to
bed, could not stand on my feet and yomit most
of the time. looked like ghost so what your
medicine has done for me it will do for others"
Write the Zoa Phora Co, Kalamazoo, Mich,
for free trial bottle and copy OF their illustrated
medical book. "Dr. Pengelly's Advice TO Wom-
en-" The doctor will gladly give free medical
advice when needed. Goa Phors Is for sale at
LOO at bottle by
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
LOST HER HAND BAG
1t Contained Quite IA Good sum OF
Money.


Mrs. VIM Hutchinson was unfortu-
nate enough last Saturday to lose
her hand bag, a black silk one con-
tanning purse and about S23 in cash,
either in this city, on the cars or at
Greenville. She and her daughter
Jessie and Mrs. j. l.. Lloyd went to
Greenville on the afternoon train and
Mrs. Hutchison carried her hand bag
on her arm, she thinks it must have
dropped from her arm on getting out
of the train at the latter place. There
was twenty dollar bill, two silver
dollars and some change in the purse,
the loss of that amount is keenly felt
by Mrs. Hutchinson. 1t 10 hoped the
property has fallen into honest hands
and that she will recover it soon.
A liberal reward will be gladly paid
for information leading to its re-
covery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
SOCIAL FUNCTION.
rendered the Ladies by Mesdames
Page and Washburn Wednes-
day Afternoon.

Mrs. H. l.. Page and r. r. Wash
burn most delightfully."- entertained a
large party of ladies at the home of
the former on Wednesday afternoon,
the parlors being fragrant with the
perfume of roses and English violets,
which furnished the floral decora-
tions. The first of the afternoon was
passed socially and in guessing con.
test as to the number of viOlets in a
large cut glass bowl, Mrs. j. T.. Fer
guson winning the prize with a guess
of 7OS, the correct number being ZIG,
Then followed finch, the score cards
each bearing a very dainty easter de-
sign in water colors, Mrs. Maurice
Reed winning the head prize, a cut
glass creamer. The afternoon closed
with the serving of very fine lunch,
in which Mesdames Page and Wash
burn were assisted by Mrs. G.. f.
Smith, Mrs. j. L. Wilbur, Miss Flor
ence Washburn and Miss Edna Wise.
Miss Mertle Watson and Miss Jennie
Wansley, of Cedar Springs, were
present as guests of Mrs. Page, and
during the serving of the lunch added
much to the pleasure of the after
noon by the rendering of the most Elk
quisite music upon the either an(
piano
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Union Local option Meeting.

A union local option meeting will
be held in the opera house Sunday
evening. addressed by Rev. j. w
Sheehan and Thad B. Preston OF
Ionia.
Mr.. Preston is secretary and man.
ager of the Michigan Clothing Co.
and one of the officers and stock own.
ers of the State Savings. Bank OF
Ionia. The address by Mr.. Preston al
Ionia last Sunday night was the great
est uplift in the local option cam
paign in Ionia. Mr.. Preston is one OF
the heaviest taxpayers in Ionia coun-
ty ana should be heard by every bust
ness man in Relding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
JOINT CELEBRATION
Charles Hnrroun and William Pope
Enjoy their Birthdays Together
A Few Friends Invited in.

For number of years past a pleas
ant custom has existed between Chas.
Harroun and William Pope, whose
birthdays occur on the same day, of
holding a joint celebration of the
occasion, by giving party first at
one home and than the other and al
ternating each succeeding year.
This year II fell to the lot OF Mr.
Pope to hold the doings and they
came off in fine style at his home on
Tuesday evening, March 10Th, this
being the date of their first appear
ance on TIL stage of activity. Both
have held positions as engineers for
many years past in this city, and as
fellow co-laborers, bond of affection
has grown up between them that
even time can not efface, and on this
occasion as on many previous ones, a
goodly number of their friends
met with them to assist in doing honor
to the occasion.
A fne supper was served and after
all had done ample justice to the
spread, the evening was spent in
playing games and in social couver-
sation until at a late hour, when af-
ter wishing Messrs. Pope and Har-
roun many happy returns Of the day,
they returned to their homes. Such
gatherings as these form bright GASES
in life's desert that help at all times
TO make the life the better for the
happening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

IIE POEM BN DELLA NJ. CARPENTER.
WoH. Grandpa here we are again,
cur smiling faces see.
Today you're seventy five you know,
Before but seventy three.
Aloyears have passed since last we met
And we TO many changes bow:
Her some who were but farmers then
Are stately 'clty folks" now
Oh yes. there's been many changes.
Two years have fled away,
Md among the childish faces here
Are many heads Of gray.
Ear tune will come and time will 90.
$40 one can bid it stay.
We're young, we're old how brief the
time;
And then we pass away.
And yet we have no fault to find
SO vain regrets have we;
For the McNitt race is upright
And from dishonor free.
We're a large family and we're prudent,
OF this there is no doubt.
For IL ne child outgrows his clothes,
Another wears them out.
our sire married good, true wife.
And up To the present date
From this start of two, 10y marriage and
birth,
There's just a.hundred and eight.
And this, we find, an increase of ten,
Am average Of five year.
surely, no one can complain
of any race suicide here
First. i'm the home of Helen,
An increase of six is found.
-Four little baby faces,
And two in marriage bound.
Tho house of Frank is increased 10y two:
lis now five instead Of three.
Five children call him grandpa,
Five Chamber on his knee
And Marsha, dear, sweet mother,
Us with tile angels up there,
But "a son aud grandson were added
To help I'LL the vacant chair.
Our Texas branch is home again,
is settled in our nest.
But far OF Washington does now infold, ..
-Four children TO its breast
Other children have no changes TO record
no new members did they get.
But we believe they can do better,
And we're looking for IL yet.
TINY any rate, we'll do our best,
OF this ! am quite sure,
And though trouble comes we can meet it,
Through suffering the heart is made
pure.
And we know that il life were all roses
We'd tire Of IL soon full well,
And the surest way TO appreciate Heaven
rs 20 havea few hours of hell
And M we snw nothing but sunshine
Aud everything ran off smooth,
We.u quick tire of the dulness
And drop or dead with the blues.
Then let us be brave and cheerful,
Trying ever 90 cease repining,
Aud never fail To- remember
That tho cloudy the day the sun is still
shining.
Thus tonight when we say good bye
And everyone departs,
irl las meet what is our fate
With light and happy hearts.
Aud when another year rolls round,
The changes none can tell,
But let us hope we'll all be here
And many more as well.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
THIEVES AROUND.
Tried To- Make n Big Haul at the Bel
ding Farm Some Time Last Night

Tflcd To- Make n B1g Haul AT the Bel
ding Farm Some Time Last Night
Some time last night thieves en-
tered the barn on the Bedding farm
and tried to make off with the fine
herd of cattle which is kept at that
plate. The thief or thieves sue
ceeded in getting away with fine
two year old heifer that is coming in
in June. A rope had also been placed
around the neck Of another fine COW
but she evidently got away from the
party or parties who were trying to
steal them.
Several other straps we're cut in an
effort to get control of the entire
bunch, but fortunately only one was
taken. The stolen heifer is described
as follows: A thoroughbred Jersey
with dark face and legs and a black
switch. Deputy Sheriff Crawford is
looking after the case and hopes to
be able to apprehend the thief in a
short time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Otisco Nominations.

Republican ticket: Supervisor, G.
T.. Brink; clerk, Frank X. Dayis:
treasurer, l.. j. Kimberly; highway
commissioner, Mark Hoppough; JUS
tees of the peace, Chas. Dumon,
Walter Fisk; school Inspector, Carl
Hoppough; memi er board of review,
Theodore Blassen; constables, Henry
Gardner, Fred Condor, CLANCY Hub
bard, Clyde Cooper.
Democratic ticket: Supervisor,
Henry A. Dibble; Clerk, O. A. Num-
mer: treasurer, Michael Kemp; high
way commissioner, 4, G. Cowles; JUS
tice of the peace, Joseph Curtis:
school Inspector, E. Insley; member
board of review, L. Krupp; constables,
E. l.. Bigler, X. f. Cowles. G. l..
Krupp, Fred Spencer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
Pere Marquette.
LOW RATES WEST

The Pere Marquette Railroad com
pany will sell during March and April
tickets TO the west at very low rate,
and round trip home-seekersi tickets
first and third Tuesdays. Quick time
and lowest rates. Call on or write
for particulars to II. j. Gray, Dist
Pass'r Agent, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
PURCHASED A HOME
Otto Kuhn Bought the +. l.. Spencer
Residence Property.

Residence properly.
Through the Adam Wagner real es-
tate agency Otto Kuhn tie hardware
dealer, purchased of II. Clay Tallman
his residence property, owned former
ly by f. l. Spencer on the North side.
1t is fine piece of property and Mr..
Kuhn has secured it with view of
making it his home The considera-
ton was 81 $50.
Mr.. Tallman who disposed of his
farm in Orleans a year or more ago
to Brinton F.. Hall, thinks he perfers
farm life rather than that of the city
and intends purchasing another as
soon as he can find one to suit him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. IL stops the cough
heals and strengthens the lungs and af
fords perfect security from an attack OF
pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. w.
/. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Dnnger. of Pnenmonla.

A cold at this time IL neglected Is
liable TO cause pneumonia which Is so
often fatal, and even when the patient
has recovered the lungs are weakened.
making them peculiarly susceptible to
the development OF consumption. Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar will stop the cough
heal and strengthen the lungs and pre-.
vent pneumonia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Raw or Innamed Lungs.

Yield quickly to the wonderful cura-
tive aud healing qualities Of Foley's
Honey and Tar IL prevents pneumonia
and consumption from hard cold set
tied on the lungs. Sold by w. !. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Low RATES TO THE WEST

Special one way low rates TO Okla
homa, Indian Territory and Texas
points. Tickets on sale Tuesday,
March lst and 18th. Ask agents for
particulars or write, III. j. Gray, D..
p. A., Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

La grippe coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curative qualities OF Foley's
Honey and Tar. There Is nothing else
"just as good.p Sold by w. I. Bene-
diet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man
a clear head, an active brain, strong
vigorous bcdy-makes him fit for the
battle of life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
SAN FRANCIsco-Los ANGELES

Special low round trip rate for
abov ats. Tickets ON sale April
22nd to 10Th inclusive. Return limit
June Both. Ask agents for particu.
lars or write. RI. J. GRAY, ID. = A.
Grand Rapids
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

and mains men and tortures women
like a malicious spirit. William
Allen White.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless, little workers-Dr. King Is
New Pills. Millions are always at
work, night and day curing indigestion
billiousness, constipation, sick head.
ache and all stomach, liver and bowel
troubles. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure.
Only 25c at Connell Bros. drug store.
Gather the roses OF health for your
cheeks,
While the parks are shining with dew
Get out In the morning early and
bright
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One OF the most remarkable cases OF
a cold, deep-seated on the lungs, caus-
ing pneumonia, is that Of Mrs Ger
trude II. Fenner, Marion, Ind. who was
entirely cured by the use OF One Min
ute Cough Cure. She says: "The
coughing and straining so weakened
me that ! ran down in weight form las
to 81 pounds. / tried lumber Of rem
edies TO no avail until / used One Min
ute Cough Cure. Four bottles Of this
wonderful remedy cured me entirely of
the cough, strengthing my lungs aud
restored me TO my normal weight
health and strength. w. I Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Easter
OfferiDg...

We are prepared TO give the people
of Belding something fine in the
Offering off,"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
Ell. r. Jn.ger
The McNitt Reunion.

Last Friday, March %, was the sew.
enty-fifth birthday of David II. McNitt,
and il was again the occasion for a
Jolly McNitt reunion, held as usual.
with the family OF Fred McNitt. Ev
eryone came fully prepared for rood
time, and, If noise is any indie tor
they most certainly had it. Dinner
aud such a dinner-a dinner Of the
heart, or rather of the stomach aching
kind was served to fifty-eight, among
whom the eldest was the grandfather,
OF seventy-fye years, and the youngest
little Frank l., Carpenter, ouly five
months old The program consisted oil
recitatiOns by Gertrude Noise, Cora
McNitt and Bcrnice Bluemle, also an
original poem by Della NJ. Carpenter
by special request we publish the reel.
tation OF Cora McNitt, the fayorite
graudchiid, also the poem:
GOING TO GRANDpA's.
Recitation hy Little Cora.
What means this noise and bustlei
Why do the children shout
I've wondered all the morning
What i was ali about.
Whylthe children are getting ready
Ned Harry, Kate and Will,
To pay Grandpa a visit
In his farmhouse on the hill.
Old Do5bin stands all ready,
Hitchcd TO the single sleigh.
AND the driver, John, is waiting,
Anxious to be away.
Oh, Grandpall think he's taken,
Indeed I'm sure he will
With such a load a coming
10 his farm house on the hill
Such times as they have at Crandpa's!
hose children full OF Joy;
lhcy say Grandpa's so jollyi
lust like a merry boy.
lie lets them roam at pleasure
And romp and play at will;
There's no such place as Grandpa's
For ooasing down the hill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

This department is under the management
and control of the Bedding w. G, L. u
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

Group instantly relieved. Dr. Thorn
as Electic OIL Perfectly safe, Mover
fails. AtauV drug store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

Deceptive supplements, and pam
phlets have been sent out by the
liquor dealers the past week and we
warn our readers against being mis-
led by them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31
EASTER
FLOWERS

Potted Flowers, Cut Flowers, East
er Lilies, etc, etc, etc. Ladies
call and see our selection. Finest
exhibition ever in the city
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

There is not a jewel, glittering
from the hand of a rum sellers wife
or children that did not cost jewels
of manhood from the homes of the
people. George w. Balm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

If the saloon keeper does not
allow his wife or children in his
place of business, now honest, do you
think it is a fit place for the fathers,
husbands and sons OF our county to
90 there? Let your vote next Mon
day sound the death knell of the
saloon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-03-31

The saloon system has always
fought the church system with dead
ly venom, and now the church sys-
tenn, through the Anti-Saloon
League, proposes to smite the sa-
loon system dead in its tracks.
There will be no let up from this
time on. Searchlight
We are determined TO fight this
evil and save the children.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15

ment is prepared to consider facts
Whlch tend to show a violation of the
sherman antitrust law, and if proper,
prosecution will be started.
II IS not necessary for congress to
pass resolutions invsorder to start an
inquiry by the department Of COM
merce and labor into any trust abuse.
Following Representative Martins res
.oluton, several others have been
pressed in the house, and one of the
CaNIornla members, in urging the
adOptlOn OF such a measure, said 1t
was necessary to mandate the de-
partment to do it's duty
Mr.. Cortelyou says such resolutions
are superfuous. The law makes it his
duty to inquire into trusts, and no ad-
ditlonal legislation is needed to force
him to do his duty.
Point for Publishers.
This fact may we'll be borne in
mind by the Newspaper Publishers
association, which has been trying
va1nly to get at the white paper trust.
Members of the association appeared
this week before the judiciary COM
mittee of the house to speak in favor
of the Lilly resolution directing the
department to go after the paper trust.
It appears that the publishers
should take their case direct to Mr..
Cortelyou, who, if he has not already
done so, will begin the inquiry forth
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15
HERPIcIDE's MISSION.


It Takes Away the Dread OF Birth
days.
Nothing is more annoying to men
and women of middle age than to see
those unmistakable signs of age
thin hair and grayness-approach
ing. But science has discovered that
these conditions are no longer 'tun-
mistakable" evidences Of old age, for
the dandruff germ theory proves that
very young people may suffer hair
loss, while those fortunate enough to-
escape the ravages of the scalp germ.
retain their abundant locks to a ripe
old age. Newbro's Herpicide kills the
dandruf germ and removes the risk
Of appearing old before your time.
Save your hair and your feelings, by.
using the genuine Herpicide. Sold by
leading druggists. Send 1Oc in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co., Detroit, Mich.
Voegeli Bros, Special Agents, cor
ner Hennepin and Washington ave-.
nues and corner 7th street and Nicol-,
let Av.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15

under the law. The act by which the
bureau of corporations was created
conferred power to investigate the
business of corporations engaging In
commerce among the several states
and to gather such data as will enable
the president to recommend legisla-
ton. Only such information SO obs,
tained as the president may direct is
to be made public.
It is a mistake to imagine that the
inquiry into the beef trust began with
the resolution introduced in the
house by Representative Martin of
South Dakota. The department had
already secured evidence tending to
show the existence of a beef MONOPOLY
Mr.. Martin has been cooperating
with the department, and contributed
evidence collected from independent
sources. This may be done by any
person and the department will well
come contributions from private ind1v-
iduals bringing out actual facts. Mere
opinions, however, of unsupported al
legations, are not invited. Everything
will be regarded as confidential and
nothing made public except upon the
direct order Of the president.
Attorney General Will Act.
Persons who regard themselves as
aggrieved by trust combinations of any
kind must seek their remedy from
Attorney General Knox. His depart
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15
KEEPS RESULT OF
INQUIRIES SECRET
BUREAU OF CORPORATIONS RE.
PORTS ONLY TO PRESIDENT.

Law Directs Inquiries Without Re-
quiring Further Action by Con-
gress-Beef Trust Under Investiga-
ton Before Neutrality-suspicious.
General Controls PrOsecutions-No
Espionage Attempted.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15

with. II something more than an in
quiry Is desired, and the facts make
up a legal case, they should be laid
before the department Of Justice
There is no point in appealing to
congress unless it is desired to bring
out facts which will lead to a repeal
of the tariff on wood pulp, which is
at the bottom of the whole business.
This, however, rests with Chairman
Payne and the other republican mem
bers Of the ways and means commit
tee.
Not a Detective Bureau.
The department of commerce and
labor is not to be converted into a
detective bureau. Mr.. Cortelyou does
not think that it was the purpose Of
congress to build up a huge secret
service to pry into the business af-
fairs of the nation. Secrecy in certain
inquiries is necessary primarily to pro-
tect innocent persons who may come
within the scope of an inquiry.
Inquiries will be conducted only on
reasonable provocat1on and in AN hon
orable manner. The main objects are
publicity and remedial legislation The
department is not to be considered in
the light of a grand jury. 1t does
not propose to infringe upon the field
Of the department of justice.
w. w. Jermane
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-15
DAILY ROMANCE.
Cleveland Plain Dealer,

Petrol. - I...
'.Yes. lieutenant"
"The countersign for tonight is Alexandra
tchykopfostovsky ydragovitch. Let no man pass
without it,
''Yes, lieutenant. But 1t is a bitter cold
night.
what of that"
The who gives the password is likely
to freeze to death before he finishes it,
1T is for the glory of the czar, Petrof.''
s.Ses, lieutenant,