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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
A CONTINUAL STRAIN.

Many men and women are constantly
subjected to what they commonly tern
"a continual strain" because OF some
financial or family trouble. 1t wears
and distresses them both mentally and
physically, affecting their nerves badly
and bringing on liver and kidney all
ments, with the attendant evils of con.
stipatioD, loss of appetite. sleeplessness
low vitality and dependency. They
cannot as rule, get rid of this ICON.
tinual strain" but they can remedy its
self-destroying effects by taking fire.
quent doses of Green's August Flower
1t tones up the liver, stimulates the
kidneys, insures healthy bodily func.
tions, gives vim and spirit to ones
whole being, and eventually dispels the
physical or mental distress caused by
that continual strain, Trial bottle
of August Flower, csc, regular size
75e. For sale by Connell Brys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
Forget About Your stomach

If your digestion is bad the vita
organs of your body are not fed ano
nourished as they should be. They
grow weak and invite disease. Kodo
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
cures indigestion and all stomach
troubles. You forget you have a
stomach from the very day you begin
taking it. This is b because 1t gets a
and gradually
grows so strong and healthy that II
troubles you no more. f.. L Babcock,
Amherst, Mimi, says: 81 have taken
a great many remedies for indiges-
tion but have found nothing equal to
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" Kodol d.
gests what you eat, cures indigestion.
dyspepsia. sour stomach, belching,
ing, heartburn and all stomach
troubles. It's preparation is the re-
suit of many years of research. Sold
by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

While no woman is entirely free from
periodical suffering. it does not seem to
be the plan of nature that women
should suffer so severely. Menstrual
ton is a severe strain on woman S
vitality. IL it is painful or irregular
something is wrong which should be
set ripht or it will lead TO a serious de-
rangement of the whole female organ
ism.
More than fifty thousand women
have testified in grateful letters to Mrs.
Pinkham that Lydia Il. Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound overcomes pain
full and irregular menstruation.
1t provides a safe and sure way of eS-
cape from distressing and dangerous
weaknesses and diseases.
The two following letters tell so con-
vincingly what Lydia e. Pinkham' s
Vegetable Compound will do for
women, they cannot fail to bring hope
to thousands of sufferers.
Miss Nellie Holmes of $40 N. Davi-
sion Street, Buffalo, n. Y, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
Your medicine is indeed an ideal medicine
for women suffered misery for years with
painful periods, headaches and bearing-down
pains. | consulted two different -physicians
but failed to get any relief. A friend from
the East advised me to try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. l did so, and
no longer suffer as did before. My periods
are natural every ache and pain is gone, and
my general health is much improved.
advise all women who suffer TO take Lydia
E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound"
Mrs. Tillie Hart, of Larimore, N. d..
writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
81 might have have been spared many
months of suffering and pain had | only
known of the efficacy of Lydia e. Pinkham's
AL Mo- Dial hou,,c Adyica-k Won
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
Best Cough Medi cine for children

When you buy cough medicine for
small children you want one in which
you can place implicit confidence.
You want one that not only relieves
but cures. You want one that is un-
questionably harmless. You want
one that is pleasant to take. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy meets all of
these conditions. There Is nothing so
good for the coughs and. colds incident
to childhood. It Is also a certain
preventive and cnre for Group, and
there is no danger whatever from
whooping cough when 1t is given.
1t has been used. In many epidemics
of that disease with perfect success
For sale by Connell Bros, Pharma-
cists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

Moved by Aid Spencer seconded by Aid
Smith that the bill OF f. f. Hudson, for Scar
let fever of c. vanhorn be approved and or
dered paid and referred to County Board OF
Supervisors for reimbursement, which mot on
prevailed yeas Aid Clark, Demorest, Hudson
Spencer, Smith 5, Nays none.
Moved by Aid. Hudson, seconded by Aid
Spencer that the Mayor and Clerk be auth
orized to loae 5000 which motion prevailed
yeas Aid, Clark Demorest, Hudson, Spencer
Smith s. Nays none.
On motion Council adjourned.
GEO. w. MoULToN
City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

Ask Mrs. Pnkhams Adye-A Understands Nmans Ills
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

Vegetable Compound sooner; for have tried
so many remedies without help.
~ dreaded the approach OF my menstrual
period every month, as il meant so much pain
and suffering for me, but after had used the
Compound two months L became regular and
natural and am now perfectly well and free
from pain at my monthly periods. am very
grateful for what Lydia f. PinlSham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me"
Such testimony should be accepted
by all women as convincing evidence
that Lydia T.. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound stands without peer as
remedy for all the distressing ills of
women.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound rests upon the
well-earned gratitude of American
women.
When women are troubled with irreg-
ular, suppressed or painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhoea, displacement or Ill
ceration of the womb, that bearing
down feeling, inflammation of the
ovaries, backache. bloating, Tor tiatu-
lency), general debility, Indigestion and
nervous prostration or are beset with
such symptoms as dizziness, faintness,
lassitude, excitability, irritability, ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, melancholy,
they should remember there is one tried
and true remedy, Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once removes
such troubles. Refuse to buy any other
medicine, for you need the best.
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat you
with kindness and her advice is
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her and she has helped
thousands. Address Lynn. Mass.
an Best Understands a NOman'S Ills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
PLAIN WORDS ON
CATARRFi CURES

In thinking shout an advertise
ment for to-day, we decided we
would use our space for a Short
Talk on Patent Medicines" and
it is likely we will tell some plain
truths before we finish.
Just at this time of year the
newspapers are filled with adver-
tisements of catarrh cure" of
one kind and another. In all
probability, all of them can be
found on sale at our store. As
leading druggists we endeavor to
keep every remedy our customers
want, and to allow no one to
undersell us.
But we cannot guarantee these
various remedies.
They may be meritorious. As
to that we cannot say. We buy
them from the manufacturers, and
we would not sell them if we
thought they were in any way in
furious.
One catarrh cure we know all
about, and one catarrh cure we
back up with our reputation as
druggists and with our solid, bona
fide guarantee.
That is Rexall Mucu-Tone.
We know how Rexall Mucu-
Tone is made. We know what
medicines are used in compound
ing it, and the scrupulous care
with which it is manufactured.
We know that it is an honest,
meritorious remedy that has cured
thousands Of chronic sufferers from
every form of catarrh.
The very first dose Of Mucu- Tone
nil brace you up, will give you
new strength and hope, will con-
vince you that at last you have
found a medicine that goes right
to the spot and does the work
for which it is intended.
And with each succeeding dose
you will feel better and better,
stronger ana stronger.
You will regain your appetite,
will find yourself eating heartily
and will feel the food is doing you
good.
You will note an increase of
blood-your hands and feet will
be warm instead of cold and
clammy; your nerves will become
steady; you will sleep soundly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
Council Chamber. Monday April 10. g

Council Chamber, Monday April 10, 'o5.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Wilson.
Roll Call, present Mayor Wilson, Aid Clark
Demorest, Hudson Smith 4, absent Aid Con
mel, Spencer 2.
Moved by Aid Hudson seconded by Aid
Clark that the Street Committee finish the
work in front of Mrs. Smiths lot on Pear
street as per agreement. Yeas Aid. CLARK
Demorest. Hudson, Smith A, nays none
The minutes OF this meeting as read We're
approved
On motion Council adjourned. Sine Die
GEO. w. MoULToN. City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
seriou. stomach Trouble Cured.

| was troubled with a distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cured me-Mrs r. V. Will
Jams Laingsburg, Mich. These tab
lets are guaranteed to cure every
case of stomach trouble Of this char
acter. For sale by Connell Bros,
Pharmacists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
Wednesday. Apr. 10
Consultation, Examination,
and Advice, Free.

DR.. Mcdonald has for years made a
study CT chronic and lingering diseases.
His extensive practice and superior
knowledge enables him to cure every
durable disease. All Chrome Diseases
OF the Brain, Spine, Nerves, Blood.
Skin, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Stomach,
Kidneys, Bladder and Bowels scientific
ally and successfully treated DR., Nc
Donald pays special attention to Ca
tarrh, Catarrhal Deafness, Throat and
Lung Diseases, Chronic Diseases pc
culiar to women, Nervous and Physical
Debility, Rheumatism, Paralysis, Neu-
ralgia, Dyspepsia, and all chronic and
Nervous Diseases OF men, wo
men and children. No matter what
your disease may be, THERE is
STILL HOPE. THEN DO NOT
DESPAIR, but consult DR.. Mcdonald
and get correct diagnosis of your d.
sease, aid feel assured that the doctor
knows correctly what ails you. II yon
are durable, he will cure you. Those
unable to call, write for symptom blank
Correspondence strictly confidential.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
Interesting Items
Twenty-Five Years Old = Clipped
From The Beldins Home News


The surveyor has been on the
ground and surveyed out the site for
the new schoolhouse. 1t is little
removed from the one heretofore Sc
lected, but is thought to be much
better location. The site is donated
by W., L. & w. Now that a site is
secured, immediate steps should be
taken for the erection of school
building suited TO the wants of the
town. Why not call school meet
ing at once, and inaugurate the en-
terprise? Belding should not longer
bear the disgrace of having nearly
200 scholars of school age, with seat
ing capacity for only about 100. No
village can afford the loss in reputa-
tion that comes from inadequate ed
vocational facilities. How often a
good school induces settlement!
The board of arbitration in matters
of difference between the Co'opera-
tive Associa tion of Z. of H., of Beld-
ing, and J. M. Brown and J. M. Earle,
the bondsmen for the late G. b. An
derson, agent of said association,
met at Kings Hall in this village, on
Friday, Apr. 9th. The board, mu-
tually selected 10y all the parties i'm
mediately concerned, consisted of A.
w. Sherwood, of Pewamo, A.
Alderman, of Orleans, and Westbrook
Divine, of Eureka.
Married-At Harris Creek, April 6,
1880, by Rev n. A. Whitehill, Mr..
Milton Cross and Miss Carrie Ford,
both Of Alton, Mich. This is an in
stance where nice young lady can
afford to be Cross.
Miss Carrie Or, mwell, of this place,
is now clerk i'm Webbers store, Ionia.
B .ldlngites wish her every success in
her new relation.
Mr. Orrin Purdy has removed, with
his family, to the township of Graf
tan, where he will ENGAGE in the
business of farming Mr. Purdy is a
cool citizen. and we shall miss him
and bis excel ent family from our So
cial gatherings, but Belongs loss
will be Grattan's gain.
The Union Sunday school held its
annual election, at the church, on
| Sunday, resulting as follows: Supt
j. b. Willard; Assist. Supt E, Nudge;
Secretary, w. L. Sprague; Treas
Mrs. c. Dougl ass; Librarian, M. NJ.
Nudge; Assist, Frank Jersey
Musical Director, E. O. Mann; Assist,
Frank jersey; Organist, Eva Gooding
Assist, Ola King; Executive CON-, J
b. Sabin, Mrs. J. B. Willard, Mrs. E.
B. King.
J. B. Vincent has purchased the Ed
Ranney farm, located just north OF
this village, which he now occupies
and will engage in tilling the soil
Mrs. M. A. Lessiter of Grattan
made Home News Office a friendly
call yesterday. Her health is evi
IDENTIFY much improved since her visit
to Ann Arbor few months ago.
A. d. jerks is contracting, for ]
and w. f. Bricker. cooler, the same
to be used by them jointly in connec
tion with their grocery store anC
meat market.
Mrs J. b. Hall died at her residenc,
in northeast Grattan, on Sunday
morning last. Mrs. Hall was one OF
the old settlers of the township, +;
woman of noble traits of character
and her loss will be most sincerely
mourned by all who knew her. Sh,
leaves a husband and several child
rem to mourn her loss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
(oFFIcIAL.)

COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Friday, April 7, 1900
Meeting called to order by Mayor Wilson.
Roll Call: Present, Mayor Wilson, Ala
Clark. Connell, Demorest, Hudson, Smith o
Absent none.
The minutes of the last meeting as reat
were approved.
Moved by Aid. Spencer seconded by Aid
Clark that the following bills be allowed and
orders drawn for same. which motion pre-
vailed, yeas, Aid. Clark, Demorest, Hudson
GnanrRr Smith
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

Because of our knowledge and
faith in Rexall Mucu-Tone we
earnestly recommend this remedy
to every one suffering with any
form of catarrh. The other ca
tarrh cures may be good-un-
doubtedly some Of them are-but
we are not in a position to en-
dorse them with our reputation
and our guarantee.
Give Mucu-Tone a trial. If IL
doesn't do all we have claimed
for it, we will Immediately refund
your money.
Sold only at our store. Price,
SO cents and SO cents per bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

THE HEALTH OF HER GIRLHOOD.
For years | suffered with systemic
catarrh. | had taken medicines with
out number but always in vain. Then
when was all but physical wreck
heard of Rexall Mucu-Tone. That was
five short weeks ago, but now am as
strong and well and healthy as any
woman. 1t is pleasure now for me to
attend to the duties that before would
have worn me out completely. feel
like new woman-feel as though I
had never known a day of sickness.
My husband congratulates me every
day on how well | am looking. l eat
well and sleep soundly and have gained
fifteen pounds in weight. And to think
that all my weakness and distress have
vanished forever-that three bottles of
Rexall Mucu-Tone have driven catarrh
completely out of my system and have
brought me back all the health and
strength of my girlhood. How can
thank You for having told me of this
wonderful remedy?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-13

and will get up in the morning
wonderfully refreshed.
The pains under your shoulder
blades, in your side, in the small
of your back will vanish as if by
magic; work will become a pleas
ure to you, while blues" and
dependency will be things of
the past.
All this Rexall Mucu-Tone will
accomplish in an astonishingly
short time. 1t makes no difference
whether you are just beginning
to feel badly or whether you have
suffered for years, Mucu-Tone will
cure you.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
To Portla n d for $3.50.

G. p. Jester. Southern Pacific agent
for Grants Pass. has received copy
Of circular, that has been sent out by
G. P. A. W. E. Conan, that gives the
rates and instructions governing the
special excursion train that will be
run from Southern Oregon stations on
Thursday, June Stb, for Southern
Oregon day which will be on Friday,
June 8. This train will be due in
Grants Pass about a. m. and arrive
i'll Portland at p. IN. Lunch can be
had at Roseburg where stop will be
made ior that purpose, and NO other
stop will be made between that place
and Portland.
The Exposition has assigned certain
dates as special days for various points
in Oregon, and special coach exour.
sions at greatly reduced rates will be
run by this Company for such days.
Friday, June 9th, has been made the
Ashland, Grants Pass, Medford and
Jacksonville Day, and special train
will leave Ashland at . 80 a. m.
Thursday, June Sth, picking up pas.
sengers at all points south Of Rose
burg. Information as to time OF ar.
rival at each station will be furnished
later. Trains will arrive at Roseburg
about II 80 q. m. and stop there for
lunch. After leaving Roseburg, no
stops will be made for passengers. and
train will arrive at Portland about
Z 100 p. m. Tickets for this train, with
limit to June 10Th, inclusive. good go.
ing and returning only in coaches, will
be sold at the following rates:
Ashland 81 90 Merlin .. 81 %
Gold Hill 90. 8 80 Leland .... 6 30
Woodville 10 Wolf Greek 8 So
Grants Pass. 40
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
DIED

OROCKETT-At the family home
near Tunnel o. two miles from
Hugo, ON Friday, June 2, 1905,
Judge Garrett Crockett, aged 90
years,
Judge Crockett was in his barnyard
Thursday morning sailing his cattle
when, without warning bull
charged on him hitting him in the
back aud knocking him down and
then attempted TO tramp him TO death
Fortunately Mrs, Garrett was near
aud with club she drove or the
animal. The bull bad been dehonod
otherwise he would. have impaled the
Judge upon his horns, He was but
two years and old and pet and
Judge Crockett had no Idea that the
animal would do him injury. Mrs.
Crockett summoned help aud the
Judge was taken to the house and
their daughter, Mrs. T. O. Dixon Of
this place, was notified along with
other relatives. Mr.. Dixon at once
took his wife aud physician, In his
automobile TO the home of Judge
Crockett. The physician found
no bones broken, but that he was
severely injured informally. The
Judge so recovered from the shock
during the day that his family en-
tertained u hope he would survive,
but at night tina he began to sink
and passed away early in the morn
ing. The funeral services will bo
held Sunday at / 80 p. M at the
Pleasant Valley school house, two
milest cas- Of Merlin, aud the intor.
ment will be in the Pleasant Valley
cemetery.
Judge Crockett was an Oregon
pioneer and took part ia tho Rogue
River Indian wars and IN tho Modoc
war. lie WAS county judge for Josop.
hine county for two terms, being The
Judge at the time the county seat
was removed from Kerby 10 Grants
Pass. He also was representative
in the legislature from Josephine
cunty. Judge Crockett was one of
the most honored pioneers Of Southern
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
THE BUSINESS POINTERS
News Notes From the Business
Men to Req ders.

Kodaks-Courier Building.
]. NJ. Ward, Tuner. Phone 7lS.
Hartford Bicycles at Cramer Bros.
Violin, ETC., strings-Courier Build
ing.
W. r. Sherman-Real Estate. Tele
phone 73l.
Souvenir Post Cards-Couriel
Building.
Fishing Tackle and Camp outfits al
Cramer Bros.
Souvenir Postal Cards-C Courier
building.
Give your friends Stage line-the
good smoke.
= Prof. Search at the Opera House,
June 8, 6 and 7th.
Bicycle Bells and Lamps at a dis
count at Paddook's
Spray Pumps for chicken houses for
so cents at Cramer Bros.
Two for cents colored stereoscopic
views at the Courier building.
Clauss Shears. the kind that hold a
sharp edge for sale by Cramer Bros.
Prof. Search at the Opera House,
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Have you used Patton's Sun Proof
Paint? It's good, try it at Cramer
Bros.
W. B. Sherman-Real Estate and
Timber, Rooms and 10 Masonic
Temple.
HOUSES FOR RENT by W. L.
IRELAND, the Real Estate man.
Ground floor Courier building.
Paper Nspkins-Courier Building.
Order seals and rubber stamps Of
A. Z. Voorhies.
Corporation books, stock certificates
and seals at the Courier office.
W. B. Sherman-Real Estate and
Timber, Room . and 10. Masonic
Temple.
A new line of colored stereoscopic
views, two for . cents at the Courier
building.
W. l.. IRELNAD, REAL ESTATE
& INSURANCE. Courier Building on
ground floor.
Guitars. mandolins. banjos, organs,
all good instruments at your own
price at Ike Davis, dealer in every.
thing, South Sixth street.
Dairymen can get COW bells cents
and up, wooden bowls cents and up,
butter molds, milk pals, at Davis
farmer supply house. An Acme bar.
rell churn almost new for 81.
Curtis & Co. for Watches, Clocks,
Gold Rings and Jewelry. fine watch
repairing, engraving. Goods sold at
reasonable prices. Come and see us.
/. o. o. f. Building, Grants Pass,
Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

Oregon and he bore the reputation
and well deserved, of being a man of
strict integrity, honorable IN ali his
dealings and Of being generous to
the deserving and public spirited in
an matters for the public good.
de was kindly and considerate as a
husband and father and his aged wife
and his children have suffered an
irreparable loss in his death as has
his friends and tho community the
loss of noble man.
ROWI.EY-At the home of his dauph.
ter, Mrs j. o. Booth, in Grants
Pass ON Friday June 2, 1905, Alya
kowley, aged 30 years, 3 months,
81 days
Grandfather Rowley had been in
fairly good health until two weeks
ago, when he began to fail and the end
came peacefully early this Friday
morning. The remains were taken 10
Roseburg Friday evening by Judge
Booth, Mrs. Booth being unable to 90,
and the interment was had Saturday
in the family lot, where his wife is
buried and other members of his
family.
Mr. Rowley was an Oregon pioneer,
crossing the plains with an OK team
in 1858, With his family he resided
for Is months in Portland, when no
came 10 Ashland and spent the sum
mel of 1855. That fall no moved to
Douglas county, on "A farm below
Roseburg. In 1861 he moved to Coos
county, but returned to Douglas
county in 1890 and in February 1901
his wife died Mr.. Rowley then for
some years resided with his daughter,
Mrs. Amy LaRaut near Roseburg. For
the past II years Mr.. Rowley has lived
with his daughter, Mrs. Ann Il.
Booth. Another daughter, Mrs.
Clarinda LaSalle, resides at Lompoc,
Cali. Mr.. Rowley, was one of tho
strictly, honest. hard working men,
who changed Oregon from wilder.
ness to country having all the ad.
vantages Of modern civilization. He
wasa kind husband and Thoughtful
father and he did his full part in the
walks Of life as opportunity presented.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02
riow's Thlsl

We offer One Hundred Dollar Re.
ward for any case of Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
i. j. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
r. j. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
Ia all business transactions and hnan-
cinlly able to carry out any obliga.
tiOns made by hls firm.
WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catnrrh Cure is taken inter.
ually, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 20
cents per bottle Sold by all Drug
gists. lake Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1905-06-02

Where did you get those
fine Berries?"
"At the White House Gro.
Gerry, of course"
Home grown?"
"Yes; price is a little high
yet, but blame the blame
weather"
Summer is coming bye and
bye.
New Potatoes and New
Onions now in stock and
Oregon Cabbage.
IN DRIED FRUITS
We have some very fancy Petite
Prunes at Sc, and some extra nice
bleached Dried Apples at 1Oc per
pound Peaches and Apricots at
7 to 1215c.
Finest table Peaches or Pears
(Ashland) zoe.
Everything in lunch goods.
Sardines, a very good kind at Sc.
Canned Salmon at 10 and 2Oc.
Broiled Mackerel in souse. mus
tard or tomato sauce, 20 and 25c.
Pickles in bulk, sour or sweet,
Finest Olives and Olive Oil in
the city.