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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
FIRST LAWYER, THEN HEIR.
Boston Counsel Must Have Valued
His Services HIohIy.

Boston Counsel Must Have Valued
His Services Highly.
A certain Boston lawyer Is au1arting
under the sting of keen-edged piece
Of witticism a brother attorney ap
piled. Lawyer No. had acted a.
counsel In will case His fee rep
resented one-third OF the entire es-
tate, the latter amounting to $4,000.
The heirs refused to pay and the law
yer sued. The heirs were represented
by a lawyer whose Celtic wit has
made him feared by opposing counsel.
my brother -" he said, EN-
tered the case, originally as counsel,
but when il was finished he thought
himself an heir" The witty lawyer
made the plaintiff lawyer smart under
other sharp bites of sarcasm and the
like. The plaintiff in the suit engaged
a brother attorney of much note. The
latter was asking his questions in
low voice and the witty lawyer said:
What are you talking about, Mr..
-" Semi-flippantly the noted
light answered: Nothing much" The
witty lawyer yawned as he added II
thought So"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
MAKE IT PUBLIC.
Publicity Counts-Thst's What the People
Want--Beldng Expression on the
subject.

Publicity Counts- That's What. the People
Want-Belding Expression on the
subject.
Make II public.
Tell the people about IL.
Gratitude promotes publicity.
Grateful citizens talk.
They tell thier neigbors; tell their
friends.
The news is too good to keep.
Bad backs are numerous.
So few understand the cause.
Many Bedding people are learning.
And, better still, they're being cured
Lame backs are lame no more
Weak ones regain their strength.
This is the every day labor in Bel
ding. OF Doan's Kidney Pills.
Our citizens are making it public.
Here's a case OF it,:
Vet Hiram Miner, OF North Bridge
street, says: when In the army |
first felt the effects OF kidney BILE.
A lot Of US taken prisoners in Tennes-
see were placed incars and compelled
to stand for twonty four hours. Dl-
rectly after this | felt dull heavy bear
ing down pains across my back and a
weight over each kidney. | have had
attacks of aud on ever since, After
being a stopped position for short
time it was only with great difficulty
that could get straig htened up again
l was suffering quite badly with my
back last spring when my sonin law
advised me TO try Doan's Kidney Pills,
saying they were the only thing he
could get TO help him. | W mt directly
over TO Cornell Bros drug store, pro-
cured box, took them as directed and
they did all that was claimed for them
They stopped the attacks in IA compar.
atiyely short time. Should | ever
have another know now what TO do. ="
For sale by all Dealers. Price so cents.
FOSTER MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, n. ",
Sole Agents for the United states
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Radium to illuminate Gun Sights.


The discovery of the latest use to
which radium can be put-the illumf-
nation of gun sights, and the like at
night time-seems to indicate that 1t
will play an important part in war
fare.
In gun sights, leveling instruments
and telescopes there is what is called
a "fiducial" mark. which is used to
obtain a faithful result.
These marks of course are useless
in the dark, and, though many ways
Of Illuminating them have been tried,
nothing has proved satisfactory.
Mr.. Andrew A. Common Of Eaton
rise Falling, was the first to attempt
to solve the difficulty by the use OF
radium, and his experiments were sc
successful that he applied for a pat
ent. Unfortunately, he did not live
to have it granted, but the complete
specifications submitted by Mrs. Com.
mon, his widow and executrix, have
Just been accepted.-London Daily
Mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
AVON T.,

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Comp
ton May Z, daughter.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Golf,
May 5, son.
Miss Sadie Hull and Mr. Hopkins
were married last Wednesday. Con-
gratulations.
Jacob Kuhn a highly respected
citizen of North Keene died at his
home Saturday of pneumonia, age 20
years. Funeral services were held at
the Catholic church Monday.
Robert Sparks and wife visited at
B. f. Wilkinson's Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
A startling Test

To save life, DR.. T. G. Merritt, Of
No. Mehoopany, Pa made a startling
test resulting in wonderful cure. He
writes, "a patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages, caused by ulcera-
tion OF the stomach. had often found
Electric sitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles 80 | pre-
scribedthem. The patient gained from
the first, and has not had az attack in
IA mouths" Electric Bitters are posi-
lively guaranteed for Dyspepsia, Indi-
gestion, Constipation and Kidney trou-
6les. Try them. Only SOC at Cornell
Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
Ladies' aud Children.

who cannot stand the strain OF lax
alive syrups and cathartic pills are es-
pecially fond OF Little Early Risers. All
persons who find it necessary to take a
liver medicine should try these easy
pills and compare the agreeably pleas
ant and strepgthing effect with the
nauseating and weaking conditions fol-
lowing the use OF other remedies. Lit
tie Early Risers cure billiousness, con-
stipation, sick headache, jaundice, ma
laria and liver troubles. Sold by w.
/. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
SuperstItlons In Africa.

A writer says: "A Pondo chief In
very olden days on accession to the
throne would kill one of his brothers
and wash IN his blood to strengthen
himself and then would keep his medi-
zines in the skull of the dead brother
"a practice which raised the power of
the medicine to the nth, as mathema-
ticians would say. II warrior Of
conspicuous bravery Is killed in war
his body is made into medicine and
administered to the young men to
make them brave-a practice which
may well have been the basis of canni.
balisn."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema or other fortunes skin disease
No need for it. Doan's Ointment
cures. Can't harm the most delicate
skin. At any drug store, 80 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19

Stops more pain, relieves more suf-
feriug, prevents more heart aches and
diseases than any other remedy, That
is what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do. 35 cents In tea or tablet
orm. Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19
.Matnh the Kidney.."

when they are affected, life Is In
Danger" says DR.. Abernethy, the
great English physician. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-05-19

BUFFALO, y. ",
Sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the nam Doan's take no subs itute
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Coal Found In Augusta

Press dispatches from Stauntou
state that large bodies Of unthra
cite coal have been discovered in
Augusta county near Deerfeld.
1t is understood that a company
mas been formed to dev,'op tbs
coal and that IA rsilroud about
fourteen miles long will be built
to connect with the Chesapeake
and Western. Experts have ex-
nmined the field and report it rich
in coal nnI cement. Tn use deposits
lie in the same range along North
Mountain MS the Dora Mine in Au-
gusta county.
1t is thought that the quantity
of coal is ample for commercial
purposes, and thut tho cement is
practically inexhaustible. 1t is
further understood that the gentle
men who are interested in this
new discovery have ample means
to push developments, and are
enthusiastic over the prospect OF
opening up II profitable enterprise.
The company has options on 49,
900 acres OF land in the district.
1t has been reported for severn
years by experts that North Noun.
tain. at this section contained large
deposits of coal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Town Council Proceedings

The Town Council held their
regular meeting last Thursday
evening, there being present Mayor
Walker, Councilmen Irwin, Ofligh.
ter, Penick, Stuart and Wright, and
Clerk McClung.
Mr.. James M. Withrow was
elected collector of delinquent
taxes for the town, and his COM
pensation was fixed at 3 per cent.
of the amount collected. He lie
required to furnish the usual
bond.
The petition Of w. L. Poague
and others, asking for improve
ments in sidewalks in front OF
their residences, was referred to
the committee on streets and roads
for investigation and report.
The committee on streets and
roads was authorized to have the
three crossings on the west eide of
Main street, between Withrow's
corner, paved with brick at the
expense of the town.
The committee on water and
lights was requested to ascertain
whether or not the Lexington
Light and Power Co. was comply
ing with their contract with the
town in regard to experimenting
the water power with an engine
when the river is too low to furnish
good lights.
Treasurer J. w. Moore reported
that Sergeant j. W. Hszlewood
had turned over to him $l7.20, as
fines collected for the month OF
September.
Bills to the amount Of 1908. 08
were presented and ordered to be
paid.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Saved Two From Death

"Our little daughter h ad an almos
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. w. X. Havi-
land, of Armonk, n. Y, but when
all other remidies failed, We saved
her life with DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. Our niece, who had the con
sumption in an advanced sage, also
used this wonderful medicine and to-
day she is perfectly we'll" Desper-
ate throat and lung diseases yield to
DIR. Kings New Discovery as TO no
other medicine on earth. Infallible
for coughs and colds. SOC and $1.OO
bottles guaranteed by b. H. Gorrell.
Trial bottles free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Many Witnesses at the Painter
Trial Today.

The trial of Paul Painter fol
criminally assaulting Sarah Fran
ces Clark, the seven-year-old child
of Martha Clark, on Irish Creek
last April, was called today in the
Circuit Court of Rockbridge,
Judge S. Houston Letcher, pre-
siding. About thirty witnesses
are in attendance besides fully
that many more persons from that
neighborhood. The case is ar
aggravated one and has created
great interest in the county.
Painter escaped after the cri me.
He was indicted in June and was
captured in Amherst county and
brought to the Lexington jail on
July 9th. 1t is thought the trial
will consume several days. When
arraigned in count this morning
Painter pleaded not guilty.
Court opened Monday. There
are a number of criminal cases for
this term.
The grand jury, composed of
Messrs. Ii. p. Skeltman, foreman,
James r. Crist, James w. Nicol,
G. d. Edmonds, F. F. Harris, j.
R. Montgomery, Daniel Swink, r..
Z. McCown, Thomas Kerr, John
F. Deacon, NJ. b. Swisher and
George K. Wade, brought in the
following indictments: William
Cuff, Girls Hacker, George Scott,
David l.. Balser and Bud Balser,
burglary; Geo. W. Vess, malicious
cutting W. P. Long with intent,
to kill.
In the case Of the Common
wealth We. Mrs. Sallie Hayslett
indicted Tor shooting w. II. Cart
err the town scavenger, on June lst,
the jury returned verdict of not
guilty as charged in the indict-
ment, and the case was discharged.
The estate Of Rufus w. Hall,
deceased, was committed to Sher-
if Sterrett for administration and
Messrs. G.. G. McCorkle, j. r.
Montgomery, w. A. Station, c. F.
Cummings and H. G. Morrison
were appointed appraisers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer,
Ulcers

If you have offensive pimples, erupt
ions, ulcers ON any part OF the body
aching bones or joints, falling hair
mucous patches, swollen glands, skin
itches and burns. sore lips or gums,
eating, fostering sores, sharp gnawinP
pains, then you suffer from serious
blood poison or the beginning OF
deadly cancer. You may be perma-
nently cured by taking Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. b. made especially to
cure the worst blood and skin disease.
Heals every sore or ulcer, even deadly
cancer, stops all aches and pains and
reduces all swellings. Botanic Blood
Balm cures all malignant blood
troubles, such as eczema, scabs and
scales, pimples, running sores, car
buncles, scrofuia. Druggists, ST.. TO
prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by writing
Blood Balm Co. Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice sent
in sealed letter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Unclaimed Letters

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Lexington
postoffice for the wee k ending October
10th:
Connal, Miss Addie
HandIey, E. NJ.
Jones, Ray
Jenkins, Wesley
McKusick, J. c.
Potack Rodney
Robinson. Mrs. Susan
Robertson, Edward (2)
Silence, Miss Addie
Watts, Thos.
Persons calling for these le;te
will please say they are advertised.
MCCLUNG PATTON, =. NJ.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Woman Terrurized Community

Last week the community OF
Fairfield was ter:orised by a
strange woman w,:o apr cared in
that vicinity riding pony, and
whose actions excited the greatest
suspicions. She gave her name
as Hattie Hatfield. and claimed re.
iationship to the Kentucky family
Of that name. Her pony was or.
dinarily covered with large
blanket, which also frequently en-
veloped her person. She slept in
the fields at night or in barns and
outhouses, and did not hesitate to
take what was needed to supply
herself and pony with food. Her
demands were always complied
with when she requested supplies.
1t is thought by many that the
woman is demented. She appear
ed to be about So years of age.
and acted in the strangest manner.
She moved at night from one field
to another, and always acted in u
fearless manner. If the parties to
whom she appealed for aid hesi-
tated too long she would smphn-
size her appeals by the present
alton of gun. She is now said to
be in the nsighborhood of Buffalo,
seeking other worlds t. ooaqIor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Overtaxed
Hundreds Of Lexington Readers
Know What it Means

Hundreds OF Lexington Readers
Know What it Means
The kidneys arc overtaxed;
Have too much TO do.
They tell about 1t In many aches and
pains,
-Backache, sideache, headache,
Early symptom OF kidney Ills.
Urinary troubles, Diabetes, Briyhts
disease follow.
A Lexington citizen tells here Gel
tain cure
Mrs. E. r. Funkhous er, wife Of +. r.
Funkhouser. the well-known book keep
err, resldlng on White st.. says: 81 have
the greatest faith in Doan's Kidney
Pills for the treatment brought untold
relief. had backache for years, not
severe at all times, but when al attack
occurred, especially II | overtaxed my
self In any way, aggravating Of tho ach-
ing was sure to follow. also had in
digestion and was obliged to diet my
self. Nothing that tried seemed to give
me much relief from either trouble until
Doan's Kidney Pills came to my notice
a"u Procuteu poA u d. H. "oiieii
drug store. can sum up the results Of
the treatment as follows: 1t worked
miracles with me- Ny back was. strength
ened, the aching ceased, and the stomach
difficulty disappeared. I feel at the pres
ent time like new woman"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
N Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the naine-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
VIRGINIA.:

Ia the nClerk's Uffice of the CircuI
Court OF ockbrldge County, September
18th. 1870
| G. II. THOMPSON Plaintiff,
vs..
FRANK NJ. JOBsON, JoHK 8.
PANCAKE and n. w. MRR-
ogRRAU, partners, trading
under the firm and style of
tn. VALLEY TIE AND LUN-
BgR COMPANY Defendant
Upon an attachment returned executed
The object OF the above suit Is to at
tach the estate Of defendant, Frank N.
Jobson, found In this state. and to sub.
ject the same to the payment of the debt
set up In In the bill, due the plantlff, con-
sisting OF three negotiable notes Of said
Jobson for $418.65 each, payable to
plaintiff, dated jan 23rd, 1904. with in
terest from date and due In o, IL and IS
months from their date.
And affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant Frank NJ. job
son, Is not resident OF the State OF
Virginia. the said Frank NJ. Johson is
hereby required to appear here within
fifteen days after due publication OF this
OiGer and do what Is necessary to pro-
tect his interest In this suit.
A Copy -Teste,
X. X. WITT, Deputy Clerk.
+. T.Glasgow. p. q.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Old Coughs
Toad Run

Csz~ife Co,,rsbondenee,
Oct. 10-The schools OF this district
opened today with several changes In
the appointments as follows: Miss
Ellen Johnston to Forks school, Miss
Margaret Moore to Bolivar Mills, aud
miss Fannie Woods OF Glen Wilton
Hamilton.
Mr.. Lee Montgomery and family OF
California, who are visiting relatives
here, will leave for their home to-
morrow.
Mrs. John Allen OF Goshen, acc om-
panied by her children, Is visiting her
father, Mr. Daniel Swink.
Miss Sallie McCorkle Wilson is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Iaabelle Will
son. Miss Wilson holds the position
OF trained nurse In Staunton hos
pital.
Miss Ena Turpin OF Rapps Mill, 10
visiting her sister, Miss Eatha Tur
pin. RENE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Qualifications

The following qualifications have
been recorded by Circuit Clerk A. T..
Shields;
NJ. b. Mcnamara as administrator
on the estate Of his father, Michael
Mcnamara, deceased.
j. r Mackey as administrator on
the estate OF John r. Ayres, deceased.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Confessions of a Priest

Rev. Jno. s. Cox, OF Wake, Ark,
writes, For IL years / suffered from
Yellow Jaundicc. l consulted a NUM-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts
of medicines, but got no relief. Then
/ began the use of Electric Bitters
and feel that / am now cured of dis
ease that had Inc in its grasp for
twelve years" If you want a relia-
Bile medicine for Liver and Kidney
trouble, stomach disorder or general
debility, get Electric Bitters. It's guar
anteed by b. II. Gorrell. Only sec.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Light Registration

At Lexington last Saturday Regis
trar A. A. Waddell placed but dozen
new names on the registration books,
and three by transfer. The registra-
ton throughout the county Is report
ed very light, and prospective voters
seem Indifferent as to whether they
register or not. Many did not present
themselves at all, and some few fail
ed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Valuable Postal Information

There is being distributed from the
Lexington postoffice to those who
wish it little forty page pamphlet
containing general postal informa-
ton. 1t is a complete guide to the
public in the classification Of mail
matter, in rates of postage and in the
rules governing domestic and foreign
mail. The pamphlet makes every
man his own postmaster
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Pro.
truding Piles. Druggists refund
money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure any case, no matter OF how long
standing, in to ID days. First appli-
cation gives ease and rest; SOC. If
your druggist hasn't it send SOC. in
stamps and ii will be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co., st. Louis,
Mo.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Football Saturday

Two games of football will be play
ed in Lexington next Saturday after
noon. The Virginia Military lnsti
tute team will play on the parade
grounds the Officers oHJnited States
Marine Corps, aud Washington and
Lee University will play Roanoke
College on the University athletic
Grounds
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Broke Into His House

s. lie Quinn Of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed Of his customary health by in
vasion of Chronic Constipation.
When DIR. Kings New Life Pills
broke into his house, his trouble was
arrested and now he's entirely cured.
They're guaranteed to cure, 95c at
b. III. Gorrelrs drugstore.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-12
Personals

Miss Nellie Fuller Is visiting
friends in Knoxville, Team.
Miss Louise Thomson of Salem
was the guest of Mrs. j. Olir
Knott this week.
Mr.. H. T. Voorhees,, editor OF
the Old Dominion Sun, of Staunton
was in Lexington Monday.
Rev. W. w. Ruff of Fairfield, s.
c., formerly of near Lexington, is
a visitor in Lexington this week.
Mr.. R. E. R. Nelson, a member
of the Staunton bar, was in Lex
ington Monday attending court.
Professor H. Parker Willis adj
dressed the student assembly this
morning on the PHILIPPINE Islands.
Mr.. R. A. Fulwiler of Stanton,
chairman Of the Tenth District
Republican COMMITTEE, was in Lex
ington Monday.
Mr.. Andrew Moore Of Pulaski
county, is visiting his brother, Mr..
Z. A. Moore. Mrs. Moore has
b cen here for some weeks.
Mr.. James A. Frazier OF the
Rockbridge Alum Springs, has
located at Clifton Forge, where
he will spend the winter.
Mrs. F. S. Wills of Kerrs Creek,
returned home Friday from a trip
to Carrollton Mo-, where she visit
ed her sister, Mrs. j. j. Snider.
Rev. j. Olin Knott will preach
Sunday evening at Trinity Metho-
dist church on the subject, "Facts
Concerning the Trial of Christ
Hon. Carter Glass, editor of the
Lynchburg News and member of
Congress from the Sixth District,
was visitor in Lexington Mon
day.
Mr.. K. L. Conner has received
from Senator Thomas S. Martin a
handsomely engraved memorial
vOlumn of the late Senator M. A.
Hanna.
Lynchburg News: Judge Hous-
ton Letcher of Lexington, who pre-
sides over the Circuit Court of the
Staunton District, was in Lynch
burg on Sunday.
Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling and
Mfr. w. p. Irwin are In attendance
upon the meeting of the Lexington
Presbytery now in session at
Bridgewater, Va.
Mrs. Marie Stuart Caldwell, who
spent last week in Lexington visit
ing her sister, Mrs. David E.
Strain, has returned to her home
at Concord, N. c.
Mr.. George Nicol of Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada, is visiting his
brother, Mr.. James w. Nicol. He
s returning home from the st.
Louis Exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Gilkeson Of
Julpeper, were in Lexington last
week. Mr.. Gilkeson is well re-
rendered here as formerly con-
lected with the hardware store Of
/. II. Myers.
Mrs. Mark Hatton, ST., of Den
mark, and Miss Pearl Siller of Mar
MON, left Monday for visit to {
he st. Louis Exposition. They
we're joined by Miss Ethel Stark
f Natural Bridge.
Mrs. r. G. Templeton has re- I
u ned from a visit to her sister, !
Irs. Y NJ. Bickle of Staunton. t
he was called there by the illness {
f her father, Mr.. Maurice Parker, @
tho is now in his 95th year. c
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Moore have F..
eturned from an extended visit
trough tn. West and California.
lr. Moore expressed himself as e
ell pleased with his trip, but no
ection that he saw compares with
be Valley of Virginia. :