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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27
FIERCE FIRES SWEEP.

Terrific Conflagration.
San Diego. Cal, Oct 24-Fierce fires
are sweeping over the mountains and
canons in the vicinity of Escondido
and are approaching the town from
two sides. Great volumes of smoke
rising from the hills south of Berna-
do and the direction of Valley Center
indicate a terrific confiagration and
cause much apprehension.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27

Beware of liquid food for reflection
that is imbibed through straw.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27

The hand that rocks the radle
can't hit an old hen with a brick.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27
More Flexible and Lasting,

Don't expect others to accept you at
your own valuation.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27

A fool gives better advice than 6
wise man. the latter always sells it.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27

"To You've WoMEN:-I suffered for with dymenor-
Canful perods dreaded every month";
The doctor
condition appendags
by repeated and neglected colds.
M girls only realized how dangerous it is to take cold
this critical them Thank
for Lydia Pinhams Vegetable Compound that the only
take noticed marked in general health and at
the time monthly period the had diminished consider
like
another perfect health brighter have
added Eight and
happy"NI1ss AGNES MILLER, 25 Potomac Ave, Chicago, Ill
monthly a
health ANYTHING unusual at that time should have prompt
that Lydia E. Fnkham Vegetable Compound regulates
periods painless
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-10-27

When cupid visits q summer resort
he swaps his bow and arrows for a
machine gun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Farewell Reception.

The ladies of the Social Circle of
the Congregational church planned a
farewell reception for Rev.. E. But
Ter and wife and il was held last Fri
day evening in the church. There
was large attendance and the social
feature was very marked. After an
hour of social intercourse the assem-
bly, was called to order AID Mrs.
Louise Junkins kindly entertained
with reading which was given in
such fine style and so we'll rendered
that she was obliged to respond to an
encore. Mrs. Junkins Is a fine elocu-
ZIONIST and is stopping in the city at
Mrs. I Tanners until the concert and
lecture course season opens.
Mr. and Mrs. Butler were made the
recipients OF $50 in gold, Mr.. Lspham
presenting it to them on behalf OF
their many friends. Although it was
surprise Mr.. Butler arose to the oc-
casion in appropriate words of thanks
Rev. J, w, Sheehan was present and
being called upon said many good
things complimentary to the retiring
pastor.
The ladies served ice cream and
cake at the close.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

BY the decisive vote of AL to 1873,
the Methodist general conference de-
cided not to make any change in the
church discipline in the matter of
prohibited amusements. The ques-
tion is one which has agitated the
minds OF the delegates to the present
general conference now being held in
Los Angeles, Cal, perhaps more
than any other single problem that
has been before it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
A FINE RECEPTION
Was rendered Mr.. and Mrs. #. A
Palmer Monday Evening-Good
Crowd In Attendant,


Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Palmer of this
city, who for the past fourteen years
have been faithful and energetic
members of the Baptist church and
through all those years have done all
they could for the advancement and
upbuilding of the church, left this
week for Owosso where they will re-
side in the future.
Last Monday evening they were
rendered farewell reception at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. J Demorest
where about half hundred of their
friends gathered to bid them farewell
and wish them good luck in their new
home. The evening was pleasantly
spent with social intercourse, conun-
drums, story telling etc. Refresh
ments consisting of ice cream and
cake were served, following which,
Rev. FL. N. Spear, in a few well
chosen words spoke of the sorrow the
members of the society felt at losing
them from their midst and as slight
token of esteem presented them with
a fine linen table cloth and set of nap
kins to match. Mr.. Palmer responded
with much feeling and thanked the
society for the pleasant reception
and kind remembrance, and after all
had joined in singing "8lest be the
Tie That Binds" the party dispersed
to their various homes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

In declaring themselves as they
have in their platform Iowa Repub-
leans have aligned themselves, be-
yond all possibility of question or dis
pute and every contingency of change
with the party in the country at
large. Theoretically, in so doing,
they have utterly repudiated the so
called Iowa idea, reciprocity with
Canada in competitive products and
all similar ideas and isms looking to-
ward relative or absolute Free-Trade.
In thus clearing themselves of the
imputations put upon the quality OF
their Republicanism Iowa Republi-
cans have accomplished a notably
good work. Henceforth their char
acter is not to be doubted or ques-
toned in any quarter. They have
completely indicated themselves and
are entitled to march in the front
rank in the great Presidential con-
test in which the party is about to
ENGAGE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

The Democrats had hoped that
they would receive something like
support, says the Albany Journal, for
their proposition to tinker with the
tariff from the Republicans of Iowa;
they had hoped that platform would
be adopted by the convention at Des-
Moines which would be used in an
attempt to create division of senti-
ment on the tariff issue in the Repub.
lican party. They have been bitterly
disappointed. The Republican party
of the whole country stands united
and frp for the maintenance of the
principle =, Protection for American
industries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

At Niles the Michigan Central
Railroad has established immense
which yield, summer
and winter, boquets for all the wo-
men that pass through the city on
the cars. Last year 100000 women
were thus provided, an employee in
uniform passing through every train
and distributing from a basket the
fragrant lunches
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
For A Hundred Years.

For hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized as SUI
perior remedy, but 1t remained for K.
@. Dewitt & 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, 1904-06-02
Republican state Convention.

To the Republican Electors of the state of
Michigan:
Michigan is hereby called TO meet at the
Light Guard Armory, in the city of Detroit,
Thursday June 80, 1904.
at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for state Of
hoes. mot including. however, candidates
for Justice of the Supreme CourD, and for
the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
by order of the Republican State Central
Committee
GERRIr j. DIEKEMA Chairman.
DENNIS T.. AWARD, Secretary.
Grand Rapids, Michigan May 1S, 1904.
Under the apportionment of delegates
Ionia county Is entitled to 10, Kent 60, Mont
calm Is, Ottawa H.
The Republican State Judicial Convention
is called to meet in Saginaw, Wednesday
September 7, 1904.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

The new common council of Battle
Greek has run into new trouble. City
Treasurer Parker has announced an
overdraft of $34, 8643 in the city's
funds. On the heels of this over
draft comes vote to spend 800, 600
for new city hall, the question be-
ing carried at the recent spring
election. 1t has been also decided to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Purchased Brokers Clothing stock

Verne G. Divine Is sole owner of the
stock of clothing which has been
operated under the name of the Hub,
Mr.. Bricker having sold the business
to him last week and Verne is now in
charge as proprietor.
This is an excellent stock, the loca-
tion is one of the most central in the
city and in such competent hands as
Mr. Divine there can be no question
as to his success in the venture.
His page adv. appears today and
his announcement to the public is an
interesting article.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
approval
FOR A SHOE FACTORY
Vote Yes on the Proposition and
~ Get II.

- Get IL.
w. III. Fargo & Co., an old establish
ed shoe manufacturing concern OF
Chicago, desire to locate in this city
permanently. Their proposition for
a bonus of 800 is a guarantee that
they will make 1000 pairs of shoes a
day for years and put up surety
bond to fulfill the contract.
The proposition has been carefully
considered and the city is now taking
the preliminary steps to secure it, be
lieveing it is good one. A special
election has been called for July 18th
to determine the question, and II
should be carried unanimously.
The proposition in nut she'll Is to
authorize the council to purchase
land for water works purposes. The
property ten lots on West Main street
is to be sold to the city by r. M. and
ID. K. Wilson for ten thousand dollars
the entire amount being turned over
by them into the hands of a commit
tee to secure the factory, being vir'
tual donation of the same.
If the proposition carries as it ough,
another factory will be added to the
Belongs list this summer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Alarm Clock for csc

II you want to rise early and feel good
all day take a Little Early Riser or two
at bed time. These famous little pills
relax the nerves, give quiet rest and
refreshing sleep, with gentle move
ment OF the bowels about breakfast
time. w. 81. Howell. Houston, Tex,
says Early Risers are the best pills
made for constipation, sick headache,
billiousness, etc." Sold by w. /. Bene-
dict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

A New York young man has
brought an action for $4,000 dam
ages against girl who Rugged him
so hard that she broke one of his ribs
We do not believe that mankind
generally will give him the solace OF
approval
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

The st. Louis Worlds Fair covers
| ,240 acres, costs $50, 900, 900, has
six acres of roses, a statue of King
Cotton " fifty feet high, requires 40,
600 horse power to run it, has 81
acres of live stock, floral clock 100
feet across the dial, and on Water
melon day will serve 500, 600 melons
free Cholera Morbus! 1t has wire
less telegraph station in operation,
its Midway" is called the Pike, it
has the largest organ in the world,
and reproduction of Robert Burns
old home, Jackson's Hermitage, JEFF
ferson S old home, and the Grand
Trianon of Versailles, France.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

Living at an out Of the way place, re-
mote from civilization, q family Is Of
ten driven to desperation In case OF
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Lay In supply
OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on earth. 25c at Cornell Bros.
drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

build another $4,000 cement bridge,
to lay new pavements, for which ma
terial Is now drawn; to erect a new
hospital for contagious diseases, and
to do q number of other things.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
stephen Long.

Stephen Long who was resident
here ten or twelve years ago, died in
Chicago last week, he was employed
while here in the Office of the old re-
frigerator company and as travelling
salesman. Later he went to Chicago
in the employ of the Ranney Refrig-
orator Co. of Greenville. An excel
lent man has gone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Cents Make Dimes
BEGIN NOW

to save. 1t will be easier as you go
along. A savings account helps to pro-
vide for hard times, or when in need.
Then you will know the blessings OF a
savings account.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

Entered at the Postoffice, Bedding, Mich,
for transmission through the Mails as second
class matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
THE REAPER DEATH
Thrusts In its Sickle with Relentless
Hand.


Hand.
Mrs. Jane Cell.
Mrs. Jane Cell passed away sudden
ly Monday afternoon at her home
about o'clock, aged rs years. Her
aged husband F. A. Cell says they
ate dinner together and she appeared
In her usual health, after dinner she
went out to call at K. w. Burts' a
neighbor and returned shortly before
D O'Clock. Mrs. Koeske and Mrs. Louis
Sayles near neighbors discovered that
she was in distress when nearing her
home, seeming to be exhausted and
troubled for breath. Mrs. Koeske fol
lowed her in the house and soon called
for Mrs. Sayles who came quickly and
rendered assistance, they saw she was
in critical condition and DR.. Little
was summoned but she died before his
arrival.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cell had lived here 81
years, highly respected citizens. She
was a member of Doric chapter o. e.
). under whose auspices the funeral
was held today. The remains were
buried in Riverside cemetery.
Mr.. Cell who is SO years old and in
feeble health has the sympathy of all
in his sore atfiiction.
Fred T.. Smith.
The very many friends of Fred p.
Smith in this city and surrounding
country were shocked to learn of his
death which occurred Sunday at the
home of his parents IN Hart.
Fred had been living in Jackson for
about two years, several weeks ago he
was stricken with typhoid fever and
when able was taken to his parents
home, paralysis is said to be the cause
of his immediate taking off. For sew
eral years he clerked for Holmes
Bros. in this city and was also city
clerk two terms. He was popular and
young man of excellent character
He married Miss Nina Miller who
with two children, daughter aged
nine years and son six years survive
him. He was an honored member Oh
Fortuna Lodge X. of p. of this city
His death has brought sadness to
many hearts.
Oscar Moulton.
Oscar Moulton died at the residence
of his nephew Eugene Moulton Mon
day, aged IA years. Decedent was a
brother of the late Enoch S. Moulton
and was veteran of the Civil wal
serving in the same regiment with
his brother, fhe lst Reg. Mich Eng
and Mechanics.
For the past two years his health in
both body and mind had been failing
rapidly and his condition was such
that he had to be carefully looked
after. He leaves wife in Topeka
Kan, from whom he was divorced anG
one daughter. The funeral was helt
at the home Wednesday, Rev J. E
Butler officiating, interment in River.
side cemetery.
stephen Long.
Stephen Long who was resident
here ten or twelve years ago, died il
Chicago last week, he was employed
while here in the Office of the old re
frigerator company and as travelling
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
.Eo. 4. NICHOLS DWIGHT sHkLooS'
NICHOLS q SHELDON.
A TTORNEYS AT LAW.-Omce; over rage
"A store Main ST.. Bedding, Michigan
Or. MARJoRY ORR.

Nro. DEMOREST FLATS, Bedding, Mich.
IN Diseases of Women a Specially once
hours: Q TO 80 am. TO p. IN. $3.50 TO . p
m Citizens phone No. g.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly,
Cards of Thanks 25c TO soc. Resolutions
from SOC up
Copy for Change of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon In or
der to insure insertion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
u. =. PiNKHAM,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEoN-ofice over
Il Connelfs drug store, Main ST. Hours 10
4 and to 8 D. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

n ENTIST.-Corne rooms in the Vincent
~ block, over Vincents grocery. ONCE
hours: 8 q. m. to 8 p IN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
A. e. FERGUSON,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON-onice over
Il Pages hardware. once hours: 8 TO q;
"a. TO d. m. (; except Wednesday, $3.50 70 :
D. m Pension examining surgeon. New
State Phone
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
4. s. MORRIS,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. once rear
Il OF W. 1. Benedicts drug store. Hours
ito IL q. M, 2to 4 and to p. IN. Residence
opposite OF M. f. church Telephone Nv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Or. G. q. ROOT.

NSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN-Graduat OF
" Nortn rn Institute OF Osteopathy OF Min
neapolis Specialist in Nervous and Chronic
Cases ONCE at Hotel Bedding, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays, from a. M TO
1 30 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
! BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.

CHUKCHESs
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH[7Ser-
vices at 1880 a. m and 1880 p m. SaDDdtn
school at close of morning service; Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening. Kew o. W.
SHREHAE, Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services az
10.sC a M and 1880 d. IN. Sabbath school
al ll:4b a m. Prayer meeting on THURSDAY
evening. REV. J. T.. BUTLER, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1880 a. a;
M and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath school at close OF
morning service. Prayer meeting on Ihurs-
day evening REV. II, N. SPEAR Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise serviae, eleven o'clock a m. Preacn,
evening. REV. DAFoE, Pastor.
ST JoSEPHS CATHoLIC-Services at
$50 a m on the last Sundayin each month
REV. FIR. AUER Pastor.
SALVATION ARMY-Meeting every night
AT eight clock in the hall, corner OF bridge
and Congress streets Holiness meeting at
1890 Sunday morning Chrlsuah praise
service at d. IN. each Sunday
CAPT. PUTNAM, Onicer in Charge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

DR.. G. =. SMITH.
nENTIST.-Onnce hours 8 to 80. Leonard
~ Block, over Pages hardware store. Bel
ding Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
q. ~. WILLARD,
or. y. ~. ARMSTRONG.

nENT1sT-omce in Vincent block, Main
~ street
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02
Councillors
cbs Homsksepsrs' Friends

The Pioneers In the Wall Paper
: Business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-06-02

PERE MARQUETTE
May LIST, 1904.
Trains Leave Bedding as follows:
For Lowell, Grand Rapids, north and west. 49,.
....... ..l022 a. m, $3.50 p, m, 500 p. u
For Ionia- a. m, 4:40 p. M,
For Detroit, Toledo and East.
....., ........... 1888 a. m, 4:40 p. m
For Saginaw, Bay City and Port Huron.
...................... ..s:17 a. M, 6;l6 m
For Howard Clty'...... .........1;24 a. M
...................... :25, p. M, 1888 p. m
For Greenville.s....... .,... ....7:24 a. m.
sl7 a. m, '25 p m, o;16 p. m, $3.50 p. m
II. r. MoELLER, Gen. Pass .,Agt
toHr LEsLEY, AT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-24

imals slain in the chase in North car
DINA forests and mountains. me walls
are decorated with mounted 'specimens
OF all the wild animals and birds That
are to be found IN The state, whose eX-
IRENE length is COZ IL miles, and whose
greatest breadth is 137 IL miles, eS-
tending from the Atlantic ocean west to
tho Rocky Mountains that separate u
from Tennessee. TIE stream OF the
mountain, forest and ocean all contrib
ute from their waters to enrich the ey-
3h!bit. They are beautifully mounted and
used FOR decorative pllrposes,.and appear
MS natural as when they We're in their
element.
In a great hollow tree IN front OF the
lodge, the visitor may take a peep and
see tho den of an o'pussum with the den
surrounded by her young The iaxlder-
mist has faithfully treated his subject
and 1t IS difficult to conceive that the
animals. in their various attitudes are
not really alive
Vhe walls and ceilings are decorated
with the weapons used in the chase, and
the tackle used for catching fish. The
bows ana arrows used by the Indians be-
fore The advent of the white man with
his deadly rifle and shotgun, are ar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-24

| tistically grouped with the arms used
| by modern hunters. Suspended from the
| high ceiling are the seines and other APP
| rnratus, while on the walls are rods ana
| fsItng outfits of all periods. In the CEN
ter of the lodge is a desk and chair, and
cosy corners abound in all parts.
When Columbus discovered America,yin
1893, there stood in q mountain gorge, In
| Cherokee county, North Carolina, tulip
poplar xee that was then 400 years old.
! For four more centuries it grew and
| flourished and was >recently felled
| in order that it might enter into
an exhibit for the Worlds Fair
lat ST Louis. The great tree was
10 feet in diameter at the base when
1T was cut. The gorge in which II grew
was 50 lhaccegif,le. being 40 miles from
a railroad, that 1t was impractieable
to obtain a section Eenr the base. Forty
feet up. where the tree was a little more
than six feet in diameter a disk was
cut .rhfs was polished and will occupy
q place in front of the hunters's lodge.
On the polished disk has been engraved
tho Important historical events OF the
Old North State from the time that Sir
Walter Raleigh. the gallant cavalier
from Queen Elizaheth,s court, took pos
session of the I;ind in his sovereign'S
name on july 4th, 1884 through the Coz
lonial days, during the Revolution and
up TO the present time. 1t is ten feet
h GIN A portion has been dressed, poll
ished and vanished, while the lower por-
ton is covered with bark. Other trees
are shown in equally attractive and in
different forms. q
North Carolina, occupying a common,
ground between the sub-tropicalt growth
OF the South and the hardy products Of
the Northern Attitudes produces crops
of almost endles variety. In the Eastern
part of the State the soil Is mostly of
alluyial formation, aud cotton. corn,.sto-
bacco, peanuts and potatoes are leading
products. Stone fruits and pears, small
fruits and garden products yield abun-
dainty Toward the mountain region Of
tho West. corn, wheat rye oats, hay,
apples, sorghum and buckwheat are al
ways profitable crops. All OF these We're
drawn upon to make q profitable exhibit
for the agricultural and horticulture de-
partments, But 1t is tho tobacco exhibit,
that North Carolina will take an espec-
tally commanding part in the great un-
5versal exhibit OF tobacco, arranged for
the Palace of Agriculture by Chief Tay-
or and Superintendent OF Special Ex-
5hibits, Thomas E. Bruner who Is ma
tive OF North Carolina, and for 16 years
Secretary OF the State Board OF Agri-
culture,
Tobacco Display.
Tobacco Is shown. in It's every form.
There are the seed beds with the young