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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11
Under Cover.

Stocks always was a bad egg
but nobody seemed to notice it while
he was rich. Knochs-YeS; lie wa
all right until he was broke.-NeW
York lines.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11
Before and After Taking.

DR. Quackly-Ah-um-yOu say the
medicine l prescribed hasn't stopped
tie chills. Did you shake well before
taking? Dummager-Yes, and after
ward toO-Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11
Sarcastic.

He-I never srcJE ualctS ! ha'
something worth saying. she Areh
YOU afraid Of losing your command
language? Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11

To have respect for ourselves
guides our morals. and to have defer
ence for others governs our manners.
-Sterne
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11

The Modiste- Madam. II is impoSSi-
bic to get any money out Of your hus-
band. The Customer-Well, don't /
have the same trOUbief
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11

never wonder to see men wicked.
but | often wonder to see them not
ashamed-Swift.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11
Consumption

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. Eat plenty OF
pork was the advice to the
conSumptive 50 and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consulnptive needs
most.
Scott SEmulsioniS themod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptivc Pork is too
rough for sensitive StomachS.
SCOTS Emulsion IS the most
refined OF fats, especially
prepare for easy DIGESTION
Fcediny him fat in this
way, which Is often the only
voy, is half the battle, but
;cott'S Emulsion does more
hao rhat. There is some
hing about the combination
f collivcr o:lanI hypoPhoS-
,hite5 iii SCOTS Emulsion
hat puts new lie into the
weak parts cal his a Specia'
lction Oh the diseased lungs.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1904-11-11


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

trembling with fright She to her father. and.
putting her arms around his neck. poured into
his bewildered ear all the queer things that had
happened In the mean time Harold helped Pink
Cheeks and lone to descend. and By this time
Cherry Blossoms father was over his surprise and
fright. and went to meet Harold and lone with
open arms and babe them welcome 10 his house.
II IS needless to dwell the good time they had
and how they extended their visit from day to day
Until they had been there week and how each
day they saw something and interesting.
Cherry Blossoms father devoted his whole time to
them. Through his influence they were presented
at court and the Emperor, Empress and their
retnue were so interested IN what they heard that
they did Cherry Blossoms father the honor OF call
Ing at his house to Inspect the electric elephant.
Harold gave them all ride in II and showed
them how easily It was run. Then the Emperor IN
return, presented him with medal OF the Black
Dragon. and gave large duck catching party for
him. which pleased Harold greatly, for he had
heard what sport It to try to catch the ducks
IN nets. instead OF shooting them as we do IN
America The party great success. well
the supper, served In true japanese style. that
given aftsrward for them in the palace
The Empress presented lone with a complete
japanese costume Of silk. handsomely embroidered
in gold and silver. and the Emperor gave Harold a
peculiar, ancient looking sword with Jewels set in
the handle. Harold returned the favor by giving
nres5 q r1agrfIcent string Of DesrIs which he lad
selected from those which he and lone had gath
worth a small kingdom
When presented at court lone had worn her we'd
ding dress for the second time and a tiara OF
pearls diamonds and emeralds- She looked Ike a
queen. and she certainly was royal beauty that
night; her Hylike complexion showed to bet
ter advantage than II did there among the dark
skinned daughters OF Japan.
one whole day was devoted TO shopping and
purchasing some Of Japan's priceless pottery and
embroideries. and the last day Of their visit they
spent In inspecting several OF the Buddhist temples
and some Of the Emperor's palaces. The latter are
situated in the heart OF the city IN the midst Of
pretty parks with tiny lakes dotted here and there
the whole being surrounded by wide mOats. where
numerous wild ducks be seen swimming among
the beautiful lotus blossoms which float the
water.
Cro be continued)
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cr,rrrR x111-tcontinueO.


As they approached the capital Harolo ~
60 e os-oDe the mob that attempted . -
g., I'D chewing Cherry Blossoms GIT -,
--o-a,,1,, foupd himself at the entrance o. -,
tI,,, III, IN the centre OF which Cherry -
80, Tod turning to the left he entereu I--o
- s~t,,o,-sv bordered on both sides Dy -
trees in fun bloom Here ana the4o 80 =,
,~o.s ,bov caught glimpses Of little laAeS 80
-. ,-,ss.a,ipe IN the moonlight 4heIe We"
-. t,ir,,,ad hedges and flowers eveTy"nei0
,-1,cb grew SO thickly that not glimpse '. -
house could be seen All Of sudden Iley 49,.
a clear space, and there stood q yplcdI 'apI-- ,I
house on beautiful. high terrace Win 11li O''
stems leading up to II, which were immense
brorza vases filed with blooming plants Oh lile
ta,s and terraces could be seen peacOcks sWeepins
,boir long tails on the grass as they suuI'eu
about -.
Cherry Blossoms pet dog ran out to mo What
,arsed so much noise and seeing the elephant
he scampered back bowling with fright A'iiS
brought Cherry Blossoms father out OF the mousse
and servants came from all directions 70 see what
could make the pet dog howl 70. just al TINS sec
ond when they all stood looking in the direction OF
the drive the elephant came into view. walking
slowly along. The earth trembled slightly as It
came The servants fed in all directions and did
not wonder that the dog howled. while her father
stood as # petrihed with amazement too surprised
to move.
The elephant stopped before the house. and
Harold opened the little trap door. and out stepped
Cherry Blossom. This surprise was one too many
for the old man. and he dropped into chair,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

Take him away 70 the dungeons" said Fantis-
tea 10 two serving men; put him into the lowest
darpast sIiruiest Of them alI into thai one where
no ray Of Ight ever penetrates, and where the
rats
L will confess al. your most noble and I'm
perial hlehness." cried the little man, Quivering
al the word rats: 1T shall never. never happen
again"
1t is not likely 10 happen again. said the prin-
cess. ueaningly. refining her pony back a pace or
two from the throne; 1--WE win appoint another
court dressmaker, one who will execute cur orders
to tie hour"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

tastica made no movement 10 restrain her steed
However the Jester. who Old not fear FlI-tasJica
iu the least degree Eurang 10 his feet with jingle
q bells turned a somersaut which brought him
beside the V.tIe man. and dragged him out Of
immediate danger, giving him an encouraging pat
on The head
But 60 great was the little dressmaker's fear o.
Fantastic that the little only grovelled lower
still and lay nat upon the ground with the box
half hiding him from view.
Now the King hated scenes and disputes. and he
had only just recovered his good humor, 10 lose II
again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28

What means this turnult feIlow1" he demanded.
adjusting his crown more firmly on his head ana
absent-rnindedly handing his sceDtre TO Nerissa-
Everybody knew that when his majesty called one
OF his subjects fellow he must be angry indeed
Each head was craned forward in greatness IA
terest. The little man stirred uneasily and moaheu
nara1vzed with fear not Of his ouestioner, but OF
Fantastica .
Tel his majesty Of your rascally behavior
commanded tie Princess Royal pOSlng him with
her eold-t1ppcd lance. whereat he again moaneo
for mercy ard uttered not q word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
TREES IN WINTER.
How Many Boys and Girls KnOso
Them Without Their Leaves?
Zen winter bleak has charms for ne

How many Of the little men and women can
recognize the trees In winter? Perhaps they think
like the majority Of grown Up people, that they
all alike when they have lost their summer
dress. but the leaves do not make the tree any
more than clothes make the man. and the leafess
trees are even less like one another than when they
are covered with foliage. flowers or fruit. They
show their real character IN winter. and II we
really want to know them we must study them at
that time. A few OF them will be found. like a
good many and women. to have only their
clothes to recommend them; but most G. them have
peculiar beauties which can only be seen or are
best observed in winter.
The beech. with its lovely white bark and fine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
CHAP-ER *.

CHAPTER XL
Now. the court d-cesmakc- was notorious TOT
hcine behiudhand with his work and The iacles
e. vraitirc had suffered much dizaTpointrleilt o"-
ing e MS want o. ruuctua'its. therefore -eN -oo
q nitv were sent in his direction.
a.. pttre--o he had feared Tautastica TOO great
a. :, -eqlac. her orders and now everybody pres
at rent forward eagerly 70 see tie result OF his
Interview with the king.
,1e-,esa feared lest The poor little man should
,uFer some INJURY. for in his Amusement his head
-, almost beneath tha pouy's hoofs, and Fan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
FROM CHICAGO TO NEw-oRLEANs.

The book offered for the most completes snd nsat-
est list OF all the bodies OF that ship would
pass through IN going rom Chicago 70 Nsw-Orsan .
5Toes 10 Fred b. Gray, OF No. SIS West Front-sJ.
Plaindeld. y. J..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
TIE Stolen Prince.
rrr ". JAMESON ILLUSTRATED BY Il. c. SANDY.

Copyright: 1900, By The Trisun. As'o-iaioH1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-28
6be Eyor,der1Tuf Electric Elephant.
Copyright 1908. By

Br FRANCES rKEeo COOLIDGE
ooDza 1905 BY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
speaks Well For Him.

G. f. Horn, who for the past FIVE
years has very successfully conducted
a photograph gallery in the Phoenix
block, N Jefferson, Ave, has sold his
business to o. f. Schell, former
resident here, and will locate in Beld-
ing, Mich, where he will continue in
his same line of business. Mr.. Horn
stands high in his profession and the
residents of Belding are to be con-
graduated upon his acquisition,
while our citizens very much regret
the contemplated departure of him
self and wife, who have made many
warm friends during their resi-
dence in this city, but wish them con
tinued success and happiness in their
new home. Mr.. and Mrs. Horn ex-
pect to leave for Belding about Jan.
Is Battle Creek Moon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
GOOD LIFE ENDED
Mrs. John Pullman Died Last
Night
A Host of Friends VIII Miss Her
Genial spirit I'm The city.
From Thursdays Banner.

|
Last evening at 1880 the cold and
unrelenti * hand of death entered
another home and snatched from the
happy surroundings, another of life's
beloved one, Anna, wife of John Pull
man passed into the great beyond
aged 46 years, 8 mo-. 29 days, after an
illness of five weeks, which had at no
time been considered fatal
Mrs Pullman had an attack of
erysipelas at first which finally ran
into a fever Yesterday the fever
broke and the sudden relaxation pro-
duced fainting spell and weakness
of the heart. All that medical skill
could do was done to stimulate the
hearts action but that vital organ
refused to yield to the many rene
dies tried and her death resulted
from heart failure.
Mrs. Pullman leaves two sons, Fred
and Henry Gildemeister, children by
former husband, who died June 2,
1891, and loving husband to whom
she was married March 18th, 1896.
and was faithful member of the
Lutheran church, also a member of
the Court of Honor
A lover of nature and of natures
God she loved the flowers and in the
summer months, the grounds sur
rounding her home were beautihed by
a bountifed by sprinkling of many
colors and varieties. And she was
ever bestowing the choicest flowers
her friends, and her bright
and genial countenance will be much
missed among those whom she was
pleased to number as friends.
The funeral arrangements are not
yet completed and will be announced
later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
PRESIDENT MAY COME
To Under-The-Oaks Celebration at
Jackson.

To Under-The-Oaks Celebration n,
Jackson.
Special TO Daily Ranner
Brom Saturdays Banner.
President Roosevelt yesterday de-
clined invitations TO attend different
celebrations next summer, and in do
ing 20 declared that he was declining
everything of the kind. He couldn't
accept even few without making
all r localities that invited him
sore, so he was going to say no TO
them all However, this doesn't ne
ce-sarily mean that he may not go TO
the under-the-oaks Republican cele-
bratinn at Jackson, TO be notified OF
his nomination for the presidency,
and predictions here that he will be
mated are growing more nearly
unanimous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
GRAND CHEF HERE
Degree OF Honor Installed Officers
Last Night.

Degree OF Honor Installed Officers
Last Night.
From Tuesdays Banner.
Nellie G, Hewett, Grand Chief OF
Honor of the Degree of Honor OF
Michigan was in the city over Sunday
the guest OF Luella X. Webster, and
last evening installed the newly
elected officers of Phoenix lodge.
About 80 members were present and
a general good time was enjoyed by
all. Mrs Hewett left this morning
for Lowell, where she will install the
officers of the lodge there.
The following officers were Install
ed for the coming year:
Past c. of H.-Kate Ritterstorf.
c. of H.-Mary Ritterstorf.
l.. OF H.-Melissa Riker.
G. of C.-Rose M. Wright.
Usher-Mittie Moon.
Recorder-Jennie Riker.
Financier-Elsie Moore,
Receiver-Kate Tuttle.
!. Watch-Luella K. Webster.
O. ." -Chas. Wright.
Following the installation a bounti-
full supper was served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
AMUSEM ENTS.

The engagement at the Opera
House on Thursday evening, of The
Old Plantation, will be a good one for
theatre goers to witness. The play
opened at the Grand Opera House in
Grand Rapids last night and thu Her
aid says the following concerning II;
"The Old Plantation . a clever com.
edy drama, was we'll received by a
large audience at the Grand last
night. II was its first production
here and judging by the enthusiastic
manner in which it was received, it
proves a welcome Offering. The play
bristles with bright lines and the
dramatic climaxes are most effective.
The company is very capable one.
Miss Louise McCallum as Katie Sea-
eele established herself grea. favor
ite. She is bright, winsome and
clever. Travers Vale as Gustaye Le-
roy and George Montseral as Seedy
Punkin made individual hits. The
play is full of comedy and several
specialties were given With good eff
feet. The southern scenery Is excep-
tionally good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
BANQUET TICKETS
For the GridIey Club at Ionia.

Ara you going to attend the annual
banquet of the Gridley Club at Ionia,
this year? Plates will be laid for 40C
and it will be swell pffair, although
not quite as swell as the one held in
this city year ago.
The committee on arrangements
have patterned afrer the plan in force
here, at that time. Belding has been
assigned to table No /, and only 80
tickets have been sent here.
A special train from here will
doubtless be in readiness TO carry
the Belding delegation, leaving short
ly after six O'Clock If you are going
get a ticket in time, as the old say
ing everything comes to him who
waits" is a little misleading along
this line Tickets can be secured at
the Star office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
T. Frank Ireland CalIv 20 3eldine
and Brought Old Jim Along.


T. Frank Ireland CalIc 20 Beldine
and Brought old Jim Along.
From Tuesdays Banner.
1t was fifteen years ago today that
7. Frank Ireland began doing busi-
ness in this city, having bought out
the H j. Leonard hardware stock in
the old wooden building that stood in
the row west of Leonard's corner
Mr.. Ireland placed Charley Cawley
and Walter Meach in charge of the
business and went back TO Illinois and
brought his family here, including
old jim"
A few years later he moved into the
Belding block and soon began the
erection of his present commodious
quarters, The motto he has adopted
~ e never Sleep" has brought him
success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
HAS SOLD OUT
III. J.. Leonard, One of the Pioneer
business Men of BeIding.

From Fridays Banner.
'Sold Out", Closed for Inventory"
these startling words greeted the
early morning visitor at the store oi
H. j Leonard today and came as a
great surprise on al of our citizens,
Our reporter called at the store
to ask Mr., Leonard il he had any in.
formation to hand out TO the public
relative to the change but was in
formed that he had nothing to say as
yet. Who Mr.. Leonard's successor
would be was not at first known but
we learn that J. G. Jensen and G. A.
Wheeler of Big Rapids are the new
propr etors and will do business un.
der the firm name of Jenson &
Wheeler.
Mr.. Leonard's was the oldest busi-
ness house in the city He having
been former mer hant at Kiddville
in the days of long ago and with the
Belding boom came to this city al
most quarter of century ago. a
man of sterling integrity and business
ability, he has been Trominent factor
in the life and growth of our hustling
city and his retirement rom business
is a great surprise. We are bic
at this time TO state what his future
Dlaus are, but trust that they will
not lead him into other fields that will
take him from our midst entirely.
Of the neY firm we are pleased TO
learn that they are experienced mer-
chants Mr.. Jensen, the senior mem
Der of the firm is a member of The
firm of Jensen & Co. at Big Rapids
and similar firm at Greenville. Mr..
Wheeler, who will have charge of the
Belding store, has been connected
with the j. G. Jensen & Co. store at
Big Rapids.
The store will be closed for a week
or ten days to permit OF a general
overhauling of the stock, after which
the firm will give grand clearance
sale TO make room for new Spring
goods. Mr.. Wheeler says the goods
were bought at low figure and the
will have the benefit of |
the low prices.
The Banner welcomes the new firm |
to our midst and pould bespeak for !
them fair percentage of thA trade
in their line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
TIRED OF LIFE
Treasurer OF Northplains Township
Commits suicide.
From Mondays Banner

Commits suicide.
From Mondays Banner.
William scarborough, a prominent
farmer, committed suicide Saturday
afternoon. He sold his farm few
months ago for $5,000. and this with
the proceeds from the sale of his per-
sonal property, netted him nearly
$4,000. He carried $4,000 life insur-
ance He was treasu er of Northplains
township two years.
BAN borough was in i'll health and
this is the only reason that is known
for the act. He was we'll Known in
this city.
Roy Hargrave, Palo boy kept his
horse in the b mborough barn. On
going to the barn after school, he
had pushed the sleigh out of door,
as he went back after tn horse he
saw the b dy swinging in the air and
was so frighteu ed that he hitched up,
jumped into the cutter and drove home
without telling anyone. The news was
then telephOned back from Palo to
Muir, but by this time the body had
been discovered by Mr.. BAN mborough's
son, who cut him down an ran for a
octor But the physician said life
had been extinct about two hours.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
HAS 1T CINCHED
Senatorial Nomination For Hal II.
smith, SO FRIENDS Say.

Senatorial Nomination For Hal II.
smith, SO Frienus Say.
From Saturdays Banner.
BY long distance wire from Wash
ington comes the following TO the
Grand Rapids Evening Press:
ut is said that Hal Smith of Ionia
has cinch upon the Republican SEN
atorial nomination in his district If
he desires it now. He was defeated
for the nomination a year ago by
Senator LaFlamboy upon a close
vote, bnt LaFlamboy has moved out
of the district and friends of Smith
say that he can win in a walk. He
says that he has not decided whether
be wants ii or not. He is secretary
of the st. Louis fair commission and
Is husvD
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
CLUB WILL MERGE.
This Year with The GridIey Club in
Banquet.


From Mondays Banner.
A meeting of the executive com.
mittee of the Young Mems Republican
Club of this city, was held at the of
flee of ID @. Sheldon, and it was de-
cided to cooperate with the Grldley
Club this year as far as the banquet
was concerned and there will be no
banquet of the club given in this city
year.
In as much as Mr. Sheldon is secre-
tary of the Grldley Club he is very
anxious that all of the Republicans
of this city who can do so, will try
and turn out and make this annual
banquet a bowling success as far as
lies in their power.
Arrangements have been made for
a special train to return after the
M citing and the indications are that
thI atendance will be larger than
ever before
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
A Very Close Call.

"I stuck TO my engine, although eve-
ry Joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain writes G. w. Bell.
amy. a locomotive fireman, of Burling.
too, Iowa 81 was weak and pale, with
out any appetite and all run down, AS
| was about to give up, | got bottle
of Eclectric Bitters, and after taking
H. I felt as we'll "a ever did In my
life " Weak, sickly, run down people
always gain new life, strength and
vigor for their use. Try them. Salts.
saction guaranteed by Connell Bros.
Price SO cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
BEST IN STATE

Hotel Belding Office Looks Fine In
New Dress.
From Tuesdays Banner.
The Office of Hotel Belding has in
the past week undergone some won
dertul changes tn ough the decora-
tors art and it is pronounced by the
gentlemen who did the work, to be
equal, If not better, than any of the
large number of Hotel Offices in the
state, which he has seen and had a
hand in decorating.
The metallic ceiling under the
painters brush with the tints and
shadings of the side walls make a
blending of harmony in colors, that is
certainly very fine indeed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
Resolution of sympathy.

With feelings of sorrow and regret
the Neighbors of Mulberry Camp No.
s75, M. w. A., learned of neighbor
John Pullman's sad bereavement,
Resolved, That Mulberry Camp No
s75 NJ. w. A. extend TO our brother
and family its heartfelt sympathy in
their hour of sorrow.
G. +. SMITH,
w L CUssER,
j. r. BOND, Com.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-01-14
Court Jurors Drawn .

Walter Koble, James Luce and
Emanul Foss have been drawn from
this city TO serve as jurors at
the February term of court.
Thos. Kidd, Otisco, Roy Batson,
Keene, and Berthold Chickering from
Orleans