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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Fortnightly Club Function.

The Fortnightly Club was very
pleasantly and agreeably entertained
at Hotel Belding by Mesdames Heth-
erlngton and Washburn Tuesday
evening. The parlors were finely
decorated with national colors and
sprays of carnations. There were
thirty guests who occupied five
ia bles at military euchre, popular
and extremely amusing game in
which the flags of all nations play an
importsnt part. a number of the
guests carried off honors for loyalty in
protecting the flag, but it is stated
that Italy and the dagos won out.
Refreshments we're served and the
function was delightful one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02

tn em knew anything of it. Progress
sive finch was ,indulged IN, after
which refreshments were served,
Mrs. Ellis Ranney, in a few well chos-
en- words, in behalf of the club, pre-
sented Mrs Meach with silver SOU
Yenir spoon as token of the esteem
in which she is held by the members
of the club. In response Mrs. Meach
thanked the members for the beau
tiful gift and telling of her regrets at
leaving the L l.. +, G. and breaking
away from the many pleasant social
features it afforded.
The occasion was most delightful
one for the fifty who were present
Mrs. Abbie S. Holmes, of Grand
Rapids, Mrs. Huntsman, of Clarkes-
Vile, sister of Mr.. Meach, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis Ranney, of Greenville,
we're those present from out of the
city.
On last Saturday evening they were
also given a surprise by a dozen or
more relatives which included the
Morris, Kendalls, Sagendorfs and
Others who had a glorious time and
presented them with a souvenir
spoon inscribed "From the tribe of
Daniel" a historical family name.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Again Open to the Public.

The blacksmith shop of McLaugh-
lin * Murray is again opened, after
being closed several days on account
of Mr.. McLaughlin's death, Charlie
Murray, having purchased the inter
est held by Mr.. Mclaughlin, and
opened the doors this morning. Mr..
Murray is tirst-class blacksmith,
having learned the trade of Mr.. Nc
Laughlin, is we'll known in this city
and vicinity, and should merit large
percentage of the patronage hereto
fore extended the above firm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02

behavior; and the Ionia county dele
cation submits TO you that Judge Da-
Wis has given universal satisfaction
during the last twelve years both in
this circuit and in other circuits
where he has been called upon to
preside.
Deliberate in his judgment, he Is
inhexible in his opinions of right and
wrong. Beneath his placid face and
gracious smile lays an iron will that
knows no turning from the path of
duty when he sees where duty leads.
Above all, he tempers his judgments
with mercy to the unfortunate mem
bers Of society.
1t is easy for the weak to be gentle.
Most men can bear adversely; but If
you wish to know what a man really
is. give him power. This is the su.
preme test; and l say to you, gentle
men of the convention, that in the
case of Judge Davis, possessing the
genius of common sense and kind
heart, the judicial power is to him an
instrument for doing good to the
community, and to each fellow man,
as his needs or merits may demand.
This Office, having no influence
over either the sword or the purse,
no direction either of the strength
or wealth of society, no political
patronage at its disposal, and no will
of its own save only to interpret the
will of the people, we believe when
in his hands, will not be an indirect
ed power but he will continue, as he
has ever done to act with justice and
vigor in the punishment of fraud and
violence, enforce all lawful con tracts
with punctuality, and give the peo
pie justice as it is defined by the
laws, without fear, favor, affection or
hope of reward, alike to the rich and
the poor.
therefore, in behalf OF the delega-
tion of Ionia county place in uomina-
tion Hon. Frank ID. M. Davis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
WATER WORKS AGAIN
Council and Committee Agitating
The Question.
Charter Must Be Amended-Munici
pal Ownership Discussed-Mass
Meeting May BE Held.

The question of Water Works like
"Banquos Ghost" will not down and the
matter is being discussed quite freely
by the committee appointed by the
Mayor sometime ago, on amending
the city charter, and members of the
council. At recent meeting called
for the purpose, Mayor Wilson was
sick and unable to be present and
there not being a quorum of the coun-
Gil, no business was done officially.
Attorney Dwight G. Sheldon has
looked up the law thoroughly relative
tUNamedding the charter in order 10
give the city legal authority, to bond
sufficient for a general system and
finds that it can be done with very lit
tie changes, it only being necessary
TO revise the article referring TO the
raising of money for general and
water works purposes.
The city by popular vote year ago
gave the council authority TO grant a
franchise to some company to put in
a system of water works if in their
judgment they deemed it advisable to
do so, it being argued at the time as
the proper thing TO do rather than to
have the city install it. Since then,
on more careful investigation, senti-
ment has changed and it is considered
that municipal plant owned op
Grated and controlled by the city
would be far more satisfactory in
every way.
AT the municipal League held re-
Gently in Ionia, which Mayor Wilson
and Alderman Demorest attended, the
question was brought up and many
mayors of cities throughout the state
which own their plants, spoke of the
excellent results obtained and of its
advantages TO the patrons, over
plant owned by private parties and
corporations.
Belding has reached that age, and
We and business capacity when it
should have good system of water
works and good system of sewerage,
the matter should be thoroughly dis
cussed and brought be fore the public
in a mass meeting, where our citizens
may have an opportunity of express
ing themselves on the important
question. w. +, Hetherington has
rendered the use of the Opera House,
at any time for such a meeting.
In the mean time the necessary
amendments TO the charter should be
gotten in shape for action upon by
the Legislature at once,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

The next number OH the Lcctur {
Course will be the lecture by Col. II.
w. j. Ham, on Friday, March 10
The Augusta Herald says: Ham is
coming. The Merlin of Mirth, whose
witchery of words calls up hilarity
from the depths of human hearts end
administers narcotics to grief. whose
Incompatible wit is set on a hair
trigger, and whose aim is as firm as
the foundation of the saints of the
Lord, the only original and genuine
Ham, of "Snollygoster" fame. Hail
to the chief"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02

At the opera house Friday evening.
March 10th, Thos j Smith will pre-
sent his beautiful Irish drama, THE
Game Keeper" The story of the de-
signing william, who Is at last over
thrown with the aid of light-heart-
ed, fun loving and shrewd Irish lad,
is told in chaste language, clearly
and well, with considerable attrac-
tive embelli shment in incident and
scenery. Bernard G Mattson, pas
tor of the Congregational church of
Yankton, S. D had the following to
say after witnessing d performance e
of The Game Keeper" IL am
prompted TO these reflections by the
enjoyment of that delightful Irish
comedy, "The Game Keeper" 1t is
but justice to say that it was remark
ably free from morally Objectionable
features. On the other hand ii
taught in an impressive and delight
full way many sweet and wholesome
lessons and held upa high ideal of
purity and honor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
JUDGE DAVIS AGAIN
He is Nominated to Succeed Him
self.
Harmonious Convention Held I'm
eenville-Delegates Were
Banqueted.

The Republican judicial convention
for the eighth district of Michigan
was held in Greenville last Thursday
with f. c. Miller, of lonia, chairman,
and Earl Phelps, Secretary.
Our present Judge, f ID. NJ. Davis,
was renomlnated by acclamation,
after VIM. X. Clute had presented
his name TO the convention. After
the appointment of a judicial commit
tee composed of T. J. Bowman, w.
*. Clute, f. A. Miller, G.. b. Rarden,
L. f. Cutcheon and p. 7. Williams,
the delegates and invited guests ad-
jouIned 10 Hotel Phelps where as
guests of the Greenville Republican
Club all sat down TO luncheon. n. o
Griswold, as POSTMASTER, introduced
Judge Davis, who accepted the nom
ination in a graceful way.
B. j Lowrey, of Howard City, f.
c. Miller, of Ionia, and Dwight c..
Sheldon, of Belding, responded inn
promptu to toasts and Elvert Nj. Da-
Wis gave a recitation. The informal
affair was most pleasant one.
In presenting the name of Judge
Dayis to the convention, Mr.. Clute, in
his excellent remarks in part said:
MIR. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention:
Once every six years delegates rep
resenting the people of the eighth
judicial circuit assemble in conven-
tion for the purpose Of selecting a
candidate for the Office of circuit
Judge: and so we are met today to de-
liberate ON that subject
congratulate you, gentlemen of
the convention, upon the fact that
harmony and good feeling so com
pletely prevail upon this occasion.
1t is good sign: and one OF the
causes that contributes to this splen-
did condition is the fact that, for so
long a time we have been favored
with a candid fair minded man occu-
pying the position of judge of this
circuit; demonstrating by time and
experience that the confidence of the
people twice before expressed in him
at popular elections has not been
misplaced,
The question we are here to decide
is this: do We believe it is for the
public welfare To continue the same
Judge for another six years? Speak
ing for the instructed delegation from
Ionia county, aud for myself person
ally, we answer hat question in the
Affirmative.
The supreme and circuit court
judges form in the main, the judici-
airy of Michigan. The judicial de-
partment is the sheet anchor cast to
windward to hold the craft of state
in times of bitter political warfare
and factional strife from drifting
upon the rocks of anarchy and into
the whirl-pools of communism.
The supreme court judges hold of
Gce for ten years and the circuit
Judges for six years. Time has PROV
en- that these terms-much longer
than the terms OF most of our public
ofiices-give stability and independ-
ence to the judiciary and still leave
their choice by election OF the people
rather than 10y appointment.
Judges, when capable, honest and
fair are best retained during good
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Every Voter Must Register.

This is the year when every man re-
siding in the city of Belding, who in
tends to vote must have his name
registered, it makes no difference
whether your names is already on the
registration list or not the law ac-
cording to our charter makes it obli-
gatory to present yourself before the
board of registration and give in
your name. Do not neglect ii.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
MEACH'S SURPRISED

Literary Exchange Club Members
Gave Them Farewell Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G.. Meach are
intending to move from this city
some time this spring to their farm
near Muir, and the members of the
Ladies Literary Exchange Club, of
which Mrs. Meach was a devoted and
honored member, thought it an OPP
perfume time to give them surprise
SO with their husbands who are al,
lowed to take part occasionally in
social functions, on Monday evening
promptly at 8 o'clock assembled at
Mrs. FL. A. Lambs and proceeded to
the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Meach. 1t
was a complete surprise as neither of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
WAS NOT CONSIDERED
GreenviIIo Petition For County seat
Cast Aside.

The board OF supervisors met in
special session Monday in Stanton to
take action in the matter of new
court house, to take the place of the
one that burned two weeks ago. 1t
was decided to submit TO the voters
of the county at the April election a
proposition to bond the county for
$40, 900 for the erection of new court
house on the site of the burned struc-
ture in Stanton.
The petition from Greenville, ask
ing the board to submit to the voters
a proposition to remove the county
seat to Greenville, that city to donate
the cost of a court house, was not
given any consideration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
OLD FRIEND COMING
Rev w. l.. Munger, n Former Belding
Pastor VIII BE Here on sunday
and Address TWO Meetings.

Rev. w. l.. Munger. formerly pas
tor of the Baptist church in this city
and at present field secretary of the
Michigan Anti Saloon League will be
in Belding on Sunday next and will
occupy the Baptist pulpit in the
morning and will doubtless have
fine audience.
In the evening Rev. Munger will
address a union meeting in the Con-
gregational church and inasmuch as
he is very pleasant and agreeable
speaker our citizens will find a very
fine opportunity to again listen TO
him on this occasion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Incredible Brutality.

1t would have been incredible bru-
tality if Chas. + Lemberger, of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, had not done the best he
could for his suffering SON My boy"
he says, ''cut fearful cash over his
eye, $50 ] applied Bucklens Arnica
Salve, which quickly healed it and
saved his eye. Good for burns and
ulcers too. Only 2ac at Connell Bros,
Pharmacists
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Rest Rcmcdy for ConstLrntton.

The finest remedy for constipation
ever ed is Chamberlain 5 Stomach
and Liver Tablets, says Mr.. Eli But
ler Of Frankyillc, y, y. They act
gently and without any unpleasant
effect, and leave the bowels In Ter-
fectly natural condition. Sold by
Connell Bros. PHARMACISTS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
BLANKETS
GOLF GLOVES

off Flannel Undeh Patterns
Fasuna mus
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-03-02
Mammoth Spring Stock
UNDERWEAR
CLOAkS

Choice Of our stock, value up
to $3.50 for 50 rs
Choice Iof garments, value
$500 TO $3.50 for $3.50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25

The Rev. G. H. Pennoyer, Of Spring
field, will speak on "The Citizenship OF
Women" at the annual convention OF
the New Hampshire Woman's Suffrage
Association to be held in Claremont,
X IT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
Endows Library for west windsor.

BY the win Of Sidney Sanders, OF
Springfield, Mass, a wealthy bachelor
and woman hater who died in Jamaica
about eighteen months ago, a free IL
brary will eventually be established in
West Windsor.
Miss Rena Kaser, nurse of Hart
ford, Conn, has brought suit for ST.
against the estate, claiming this is the
amount due her for services in caring
for Mr.. Sanders for a long time before
his death. Mr.. Sanders had large hold
ings of real estate in Springfield, Mass,
and provided that during the life OF
Mrs. Charlotte Fl. Fay and her daughter,
Miss Louise Fay, of Chieopee, Mass, the
income from the same should 90 to them.
After their death, the estate is to be
used to endow and support free library
in West Windsor. Mrs. Fay IS sister
of the deceased. Another sister is Mrs.
Ella Quimby, of Claremont, n. II.
Mr.. Sanders was a lawyer and real
estate operator He was never married
and made his law office his home He
was known as woman hater, and at
tracted much attention at one time By
declaring during a court trial that baby
carriages were useless extravaganza, and
that workingrnan should be able to
bring up family on a dollar a day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones yitals couldn't be much worse
than the fortunes Of itching piles. Yet
there's cure. Doan's Ointment never
fails.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Read Vaughan's advertisement.
Oyster stews at the Eureka restau-
rant.
Table boarders and roomers wanted
at Hotel Northern.
Hughes Livery, Merchant street, near
Summer. Phone 1861.
George Cassie has some nice pieces OF
land for sale, near the city line.
There i something to interest you
in sowden & Lyons advertisement.
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
finers' prices in exchange for goods at
F. E. Burr's.
The Over the Tea Cups club viii meet
With Mrs. z. I. Cutler Thursday after
noon at 2.50.
There will be another meeting of the
Masonic fair committee on Thursday
evening at 7-30. Please attend.
Special eonvoeation Of Ruth Chapter,
No. SO, @. L. s., Wednesday evening,
October rs, at 7.30. There will be work.
Dinner at Union restaurant: roast and
fried meats, coffee, tea or milk, pie or
puddings, rs cents. Order cooking and
lunches.
sIcNhorter has two gents and one
Iady's fur coat that were rented last
season and viii be sold at once at
right prices.
Madam G. 6arr0w, card claryoyant and
palm reader at the Otis, on Pearl street.
Prices 25c, soc, nd 81. VIII be here for
a short time only.
The Ladies' Guild Of the Church Of the
Good Shepherd viii serve six o'clock
dinner in the basement OF the church,
Wednesday Oct. IS.
The ladies Of the Congregationalch church
will serve one of their famous chicken
pie suppers Friday, Oct. ~. Watch this
paper for further announcement.
Companion Court Granite City, 757,
/. o. f., viii hold a public whist party
and oyster supper in their hall in the
Worthen block, Thursday evening, Oct.
&c. Price zoe. Companions please at
tend
II. I. Stanley, the welI-known trance
medium, will give you advice on bust
ness, or, il you are in trouble, viii ielp
GU to overcome it. Satisfaction gwen
or no pay. At the Otis, room 2, Iearl
street, Barre.
Regular review Of the Il. @. r.. MI, on
Wednesday, Oct. rs, at Z p. m, in For
esters hall. viii all who have not paid
assessment IS please do so at this meet
ing Record keeper viii be at the hall
at $50 sharp.
The Barre Civic Federation of Wo-
mems clubs will hold its October annual
meeting at the library rooms Thursday
afternoon, October &c, at 2.30. At this
meeting the election OF officers for the
ensuing year viii be held.
At the drill and dance to be given by
the Ladies of the Maccabees, October
81, an entirely new drill with several
new features viii be introduced. Also
new costumes will be worn which will
add greatly to the pleasing drill the l..
o. 7. 81. ladies present.
To buy or keep renting, is the ques-
tiOn. There ought to be only one an
swer while the D. A. Perry Real Estate
agency are selling desirable homes on
such easy terms. About like paying
rent only you pay it to yourself. See
our advertisements in the For Sale coll
umns.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
HEART TO HEART TALKS.
A Few Words on a Fragrant Subject
For Barre Men.

Smoke
Well, then, smoke a good cigar.
Smoke a Wadsworth Bros Chicos, a
straight sc cigar that has more real
pleasure and enjoyment beneath its rich
brown wrapper than the average "ten
center"
Leading business and professional men
all over the country have a box Of Wads-
worth Bros. Chicos right at hand to
treat their friends and customers. They
would not do this unless the cigar was
just what it is-aIl long Havana filler,
burning evenly with a long, white ash.
g. H Kendrick & co. have the local
agency for Wadsworth Bros Chicos, and
say they never before had d cigar in
their stock that gave such universal
satisfaction. Try one and you viii thank
them for introducing it in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
A MUD VOLCANO.
Extraordinary Scene on Tropical
Island.

Island.
Some time ago the natives OF British
North Borneo reported that huge ma
rine monster kind of oetopus-had
made It's place OF recreation on the island
Of LEHMAN, which lies some twenty
miles north Of Sandakan town. The
monster was minutely described as to
size, appearance, and habits, and was
said 10 burrow deeply into the heart
of the island and throw mud and water.
II bad also made track from the sea
to his hole.
Remembering the occurrence OF a mud
eruption on the island some years ago.
the governor of the colony formed his
own opinion regarding the existence Of
the supposed monster. and when an OPP
portunitv occurred made an examination
OF the island. 1t appeared from his
investigation that the track made bv
the marine phenomenon was river Of
hardened mud, dried and cracked till
Iit bore the appearance Of a glacier Of
gray mud, complete with its crevasses
and boulders, lacking only the moraines
and the celebrating glacier air to make
the resemblance complete At its lower
end, where it debouched into the sea.
a good quarter Of a mile from its source.
the mud-river was perhaps 80 feet
broad, narrowing to eighty feet. At
its highest point-100 feet above sea
leyel-where it emerged from the crater.
it appeared to have cut through the solid
soil. which stood mp on each side
good eight or ten feet above the sur
face OF the mud. which was freely
strewn with small blocks of gray sand
stone The edges of these blocks were,
in many cases, as sharp as those of
newly-hr0ken road metal.
The crater itself, a depression about
thirty to forty feet IN diameter, was
covered with crust of mtld Just strong
enough to bear the weight of a man,
but giving slightly as one walked over
it, thus indicating that it was merely
crust. In the very center was
small pool Of liquid mud, into which a
long stick was thrust without finding
bottom. Around the crater rose the
walls Of mud, ten TO fifteen feet high,
with large blocks OF sandstone and
rocks bearing streaks Of quartz perched
in such positions as proved that they
must have been hurled into the air by
the force of the eruption, and dropped
into their present positions. The island
gave evidence Of at least two eruptions,
the latter Of very recent occurrence.
having spread a layer of lighter colored
mud over part of the Older stream. The
latter outburst must, however, have
been of comparatively mild nature, for
the upper layer appears to be not more
than a foot thick, and does not reach
more than half way down the hill, while
the old mud stands at the shore, where
the sea has eaten into it, wall some
six feet high.-North Borneo Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
Full Of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from J. Ell. Simmons Of
Casey, Ia Think what might have re-
suited from his terrible cough if he
had not taken the medicine about which
he writes: 4 had fearful cough that
disturbed my nights rest. tried every
thing, but nothing would relieve it until
| took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which
completely cured me" Instantly re-
lieves and permanently cures all throat
and lung diseases. Prevents grip and
pneumonia. At the Red Cross Phar-
macy and Parlor Drug Store. Guaran-
teed Price soc and s1.00. Trial bottle
free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
especially adapted to the needs of the
children. Pleasant to take; soothing in
its influence. It Is the remedy of all
remedies for every form Of throat and
lung disease.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-10-25
NATIONAL GRANGE SESSION.
Will Be Held in Atlantic City, n.
Next Month.

The Thirty Ninth Annual Session oil
the National Grange, Patrons OF Hus.
|bandry, viii be held in Atlantic City, New
Jersey, beginning the third Wednesday
in November, 1905.
Masters Of State Oranges and their
wives, or husbands If members, are the
voting members OF this body. Past Mas
tiers and their wives, or husbands II
members, and all Past Officers, and the
Surviving Seven Founders of the Order
honorary members. At the business SEES
sions all Fourth Degree members are
cordially invited to be present.
a reduction OF fare and one-thiTd on
the certificate plan, has been secured for
those attending the meeting Of the Ma
tional Grange, Patrons of Husbandry,
Atlantic City, n. j., Nov. 1925.