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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
ORDER OF THE GARTER,
1sz Alleged 1nllzoom Origin Only
Legendary Romance.

lsz Alleged Ballroom Origin Only
Legendary Romance.
The origin Of the Order Of the Golden
Fleece is, like that Of the Garter,
shrouded in mystery. Very few mod.
ern hasolosists attach any credence
to the vulgar tradition, wholly unsup-
ported by any authority, that at court
bail given by Edward III. lady. sup
posed to be the Countess OF Salisbury,
dropped her gartsr, aud the king, tak-
rg It up and Observing some of his
,"uvuers 10 smile rs though they
t0orEht he had not obtained this favor
merely 6y accident, exclaimed IN q
,oud voice, "Honi SOFT Qui NAL Z Pspse"
There is another opinion which trace:
the origin Of this order, which, accord
ing to the learned Seldom. exceeds N
majesty, honor aud fame All the chlv-
airouS orders ia tho world" TO Richard
Co5ur dc Lion having upon the oCca.
Ion Or some warlikc expedition during
bis wars Ia Palestine chosen n icathern
tnonecd garter az the distinctive mark
VI his partsaus. Yet another theory
nscritss the foundation OF the order 10
The fact that Edward at The battle Of
Crecy issued his garter rs 4 signal FOR
hattic which. proving successful. deter.
mined hhu 30 institute tie order IN
memory oF The event.
Boin ihe9e opinions are TO certain
extent feasible, ana The first is uaso-
rlaliy fortified by the well known fac.
that Wien tue crusaders captured St
Jean a. Acre ia = nocturnal assault tie
tniGhta Or The Christian army were or
d2vod O. wear straps OF white iestJIer
bound round the leg under the left knee
In order TO distinguish them from the
nddel:.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
HAPPINESS.
The Ambition ot the seeker and
Where 81 Led Him.

In Tie sunrise Of life youth said: II
Will attain greatness. / Will mount TO
The high places, above the groveling
throng, and wealth, power and happi.
aoss sh0ll be added INTO me-"
In The hush ot Tie morning he strova
for al those things. AZ high noon ho
had acquired woalth. and In the after.
aeon power and fame came to him. It
was as lie bad said, cave that bu, with
ali Tho generations of men. found not
tappincss. There had been friendships
and smilns and baud clasps and EN-
braces, brt none OF these things secured
Tor him tho tblng no sought.
~ tbs evening he sar by an opou
crave ana pondered- Wayfnrers saw
him there and wondered much. "He IL
one Of tho mighty of EARTH" they said.
"tle has lands and tonements and goods.
lie has trlonds and seryitor5 and fnwn-
Ing sydcpbants about him. Though we
,eek In vain, ho must bave found hap.
piness'
They could not know that his palaces
sheltered blasted hopes. that tares grew
La his gardens, that tho acclaim OF the
mob tangled harshly IN his ears Thoy
d:d nor see his yearning, tho dead
dreams within him, the ashes Tn his
heart
Ills search had ended at an open
crave. lie drew his mantle about him
and descended into 1t, while the pass.
ing throng Swlrled by.
AZ last, and without his knowledge
ho had found thar haDDlnass which ha
long had sought.-Ncw York American,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Iarih Ncstuurnuta.

\ Chicago man Just returned trom
q ramble III Europe declares that 10
Paris the traps for unwary travellers
are innumerablo as tho sands Of the
seashore. One OF the most familiar is
tile restaurant where the bill OF fare
Is without prices, the check being MAIDS
out according TO what the customer
seems able TO pay. II was bitten onca
or twice in this way" says the tray.
eler, "but then I refused to order uu-
less the meau mentioned the cost.
Sometimes tho proprietor protested
iecbly, but told him that he didn I
buy his victnals without knowing tho
price. and should follow his eaam-
pie"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
10 Save Ones Bacon.

ITO save ones bacon'-tha. Is, to
make a narrow escape-ls supposed to
refer 10 the Dunmow fitch For many
centuries it was the custom at Dun
NOW. III England to present a fitch or
bacon to Il married couple OF twenty
years standing who would make oath
ON the Scriptures that they had never
had quarrel. To come close to d
quarrel without an actual rupture was,
In the popular dialect, ito save one's
bacon"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17

Daily Press want abe. bring desired
results.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
put ghen. or TN, Top,.,.,n,v

Some things are very much better put
OF until tomorrow. Among them are
The repr!maad You mean TO deliver, the
defiance you mean to express. the rcsig
nation you mean 10 hand In to heart
less employer. rut of doing these
and you'll probably discover that yoi
don't have to do them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Hot Water.

Nothing is better to take on rising
than a cupful or hot water. One hot
drink ON al empty stomach clears the
system for the day. and for many per.
sons a tablespoonful of lemon Juice In.
creuses the efficacy. Taken OH going
to bed without lemon. it Will help to
Induce sleep. Both night aud morning
It has the effect OF helping to clear tina
complexion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Every lit a. Good.

"Have you belt that will go about
my waist" asked the young lady With
smile as she entered the dry goods
store.
NO, bat have something just Rs
good" replied the young man who for.
mcrly worked In drug storc.-Yon.
kers Statesman.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Erect Memorial.

Through Bishop Randolph, the
Southern Diocese OF the Episcopal
Church requests perm ssion To erect
memorial al Jamestown 10 Rev. Ro-
bert Hunt. and asks that site be civ
on for that purpose. Permission was
granted and the selection OF site re.
TERED TO committee.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
Evointion OF IA Jnl,a.

"NFhat becomes OF joke when {.
gets too old for the almanac:'
"The theatrical programme gets it,"
"And from there It's but a step To
the musical comedy. ehT'-Phlladei.
phia Bulletin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
How Yt uupDeped.

81 suppose he clasped you ia his arms
when the canoe upset"
NO; quite the opposite"
"ouite tEs opposite?"
yes; the canoe upset when he clasp.
cd me In his arms"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17
The gin OF II.

Aaod-ls It true that Miles engas GO
naant Is broken o0? Clara-Yes; sb,
aeaaGed Jeck OF stealing Il kiss. Maui
why, that's nothing. surely. Clara
All, but lie stole 1t from another girl.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17

Memory is the primary and funda.
mental po%cr without which der,
could be no other intellectual opera.
fion.~J Johnson
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-12-17

Nothing multplies so much aa kind.
tess.-Wray.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
New Water system.

The subject under discussion in our city
during the past months has been water
system and this week thirty-two represen-
tatlyes of as many different firms have
been in the city and our city fathers have
been busy IN convention with them trying
to digest the merits represented by each
of the different firms. from the wells
with their vast propelling power to the
best values in hydrants and water cocks.
We can all rest assured that the Fathers
have endeavored TO make a thorough
mastication Of the subject that our city
might have the very best system installed.
But here comes the unexpected, and
while our Fathers and the thirty two rep
resentatiyes debated, Father Time spoke
and with the assistance of the elemets Of
the air quickly installed a water system
more than adequate to all needs, the ma
iority of the business blocks at will avail
ed tn mseyes of swimming pools and
bath rooms, the greater number Of the
residences at once installed swimming
pools or bath rooms in their Easements
and so quickly did the city run riot that
one enthusiastic householder had a bath
installed in the kitchen with a two foot
supply Of running water.
The city was APPALLED,, the city fathers
we're APPALLED, and likewise the thirty-twc
and the only reason that they did not
think their work at an end and leave the
city was that so complete was the sys-
TEN that in honor of the event all rail-
road traffic was indefinitely suspended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Rase ball Notes.

A fairly good crowd attended the ball
game Saturday between the Maccabees
and Woodmen at Ellis park and they were
entertained with some good playing. An
unfortunate accident however marred the
pleasure. Norman Swain of the Woodman
team was at bat and pitched ball which
he tried to dodge struck him on the cheek
bone near the right eye, he was taken TO
the office Of DR.. Little who found a frac
ture and soon put it to rights, the injury
although painful will not result seriously.
The play continued and the Maccabees
winning by score Of IL TO 5.
The High school team went TO Sheridan
Saturday and played the local team there,
it was closely contested game, Van
Wilder pitched and although the score
stood to in favor of Sheridan our boys
feel in excellent spirits for the fine game
they put up and especially with the work
Of Wilder.
The bunch Of men here TO bid on water
works, in order to pass away the time
while waiting for trains had a game We'd
nesday. 1t was the contractors versus.
the material men. II. P. McElroy umpired
the game and there was a whole lot Of
| fun.
c. II. Heffner of Celina, Ohio kept the
score which stood 80 to a in favor Of
the contractors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
What the Muzzles Were For.

A prominent summer resident OF
Dublin, N. H., while driving in the
nearby town OF Gresham met tiller
of the soil driving a pair OF oxen.
The oxen were equipped with muzzles
to prevent their stopping to feed by
the reason. Mr.. x, not under
standing why the muzzles were kept
on the oxen, asked the native:
why do you keep those muzzles on
the oxen?"
The farmer replied: "Some of you
city folks are so blamed green the
oxen mistake you for grass, and | am
obliged to keep them muzzled to pre-
vent them from eating you"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
A NEW FIELD
Rev. r. n. Porter Goes To New
Field of Labor

Rev. T. a. Porter Goes To IA New
Field of Labor
The farewell reception for Mr.. and
Mrs. F. T. Porter. Of the Church Of
Christ Tuesday evening.
A program, consisting of song, short
talks. and some fine readings by Mrs.
Porter. was listened to with interest after
which ice cream and cake were served to
all present.
Mr.. Porter has been on this field just a
year and has accepted call to the Park
church of New Albany, Indiana.
The church here will feel the loss Of
two efficient workers very much and il is
hoped that the vacancy will be filled soon
so that the work may progress.
Mr.. and Mrs Porter have made many
friends here outside their denomination
who will wish them great success in their
new field OF work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
A CURIOUS FA.IlLY TREE.
IL Represent an Oak and is Mad Of
Fourteen-karat Gold.

Fourteen-karat Gold.
A novel product Of the godsmith's
art takes the form Of a genealogical
tree The tree, which stands about
fifteen inches high, a1d t. fourteen
karat gold, is an oak with spreading
branches and full 70 iage. On the sub
stantial and somewhat gnarled trunk,
says the jewelers. Circular, is a small
plate with an Inscription indicating
that James X and Marguerite IL. Og-
den were married i'm 1872 in Phila-
delphia, Pa. Another plate indicates
that fifty years later, when the couple
celebrated the golden anniversary of
their marriage, this tree was present
ed by their affeetionate relatives and
friends.
A number of acorns scattered
among the twigs bear the names OF
various members of the ogden family
who were Of this world at the date OF
the presentation. on the silver base
now black with age. are six acorns
inscribed with names of members OF
the family who have departed this
Der of the family died his acorn
should be cut off the tree and buried
In the base.
1t Is understood that the original
cost of this tree, which was made in
philadelphia, was 81 500
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Another Pioneer Gone.

After four weeks OF untold suffering,
Mrs. Laura A. Northway passed from
this life on Wednesday at 5:l5 p. m.
May "a, 1905, at the home of her daugh-
ter. Lotte MRS. Lewis Compton, at Big
Rapids. Her sister, Mrs. Sarah A. Skel-
lenger. and her other daughter, Mrs. Nell
lie B. Cowles, were with her to help care
for her and cheer each other in that try
ing hour and how we realized our helpless
ness when we stood by and were not able
to do anything to relieve her suffering.
She will be greatly missed by her many
friends and neighbors who have been
cheerfuly given Of her help and strength
in their hours of trials and troubles.
Her remains we're brought to the ole
home near Smyrna Thursday, where low
ing friends had done all that could be
done to prepare for her last home coming
Funeral services we're held at the
home and later at the Baptist church II
SMYRNA by Rev. j. W. Sheehan. A large
congregation listened to the kind words
of the minister and the beautiful music o
the Smyrna choir.
Laura A. Dibble was born Sept. 2
1889. in Washington Co N. Y. and wa
the oldest Of. six children, only two o
whom survive her, sister and ont
brother, Henry A. Dibble
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
MRS. VROOMAN DEAD
Passed Away Thursday at Home on
North side

Passed Away Thursday at Home on
North side.
Mrs. Vrooman, resident Of the North
side, passed away Thursday afternoon at
the age of 20 years. after a long and
painful illness with typhoid fever which
developed into quick consumption. leaving
a husband and one child, girl Of eleven
years, to mourn her loss, also large cir
Gle of friends who deeply sympathy with
the sorrowing family in this time OF sor-
row Mrs Vrooman was a most esti-
mabe woman and kind neighbor and had
made many warm friends during her
residence here. She was a member OF
the order of Rebecca's at Kalkaska and
had been pleasantly associated with the
order here, so that they mourn for her as
one of their number.
A short funeral service was held at
the house Saturday afternoon, Rev j, w
Sheehan speaking words of comfort and
hope and the remains we're taken to
Lakevew for interment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
The Young Doctors Critics.

"The young doctor has a hard row
to hoe, remarked a physician at a
recent dinner. IF he does not own
a horse and carriage the people say
he cannot have a large practice. II
he does own a horse which happens
not have much work to do. II, on
the other hand. the horse happens to
be bony, they circulate the news that
the doctor keeps his horse only for
show and is so hard up that he cant
afford to feed the animal properly"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08

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nesH
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The selfish seller who urges some sub
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Huge Task

II was huge task, TO undertake the
cure of such bad case of kidney dis
ease, as that Of G. H. Collier, of Chero-
kee, la, but Electric Bitters did il.
lie writes: MY kidneys were SO far
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ont a cushion; and suffered from dread
ful backache, headache and depress-
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price Doc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Sailors Phrases Much Used.

Neptune and his mermaid queen,
Amphitrite, are responsible for the
coinage of many maritime expressions
which, though used in books on the
sea and by sailors in a metaphorical
sense, are also employed as SMILES
not go down to the sea in ships"
Even in society one may hear the ex-
preston of couple being "spiced."
or that young man is the "mainstay"
of his family, while he who is less
prosperous is taken aback," is
''hari up, or has "the wind taken out
of his sails"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
In PLACE OF HORSE.
Old Man Gets Into shafts and uauls
Cart Through Country.

y
An old man drawing two wheeled
cart, made over from the front wheels
and box of buggy which contained
his luggage, passed through the city
quite early Saturday morning He
took the place of horse inside the
shafts which had been cut down TO fit
him.
He said his name was Henry Mapcs
and that he had come from Podunk
where he had been completely swim
died out of a good horse and light
wagon by jockey in trade for land
which proved to be of no value.
A number of years ago he said he
had worked for Elmer Fales and also
Ezra Russell. He was making his
way into Orleans seeking work. The
poor old man said he found it pretty
hard work hauling the load especially
up the sand hills, but he trudged
along with his burden and seemed
contented with his lot although
mourning his fate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
FR. " Nj. FIERLE DEAD
Beloved Priest Passes Away I'm De-
troit Hospital.

Beloved Priest Passes Away In De-
troit Hospital.
The Rev. Fr. William Fierle. pastor Of
the church Of St Peter and Paul 10 lonia
since 9el, died in St. Marys hospital
in Detroit Friday. June End.
He was an indefatie able worker and
had built up the church in membership
and in wealth He had just completed
the bu icing Of a $4,000 three-story
brick academy building in the city
Father Fiere was born in Germany in
1852 and came to America in 1866.
lie was educated at the St Michaels
seminary and ST. Francis provincial sem
mary in Pittsburg and ordained in 1876.
He first served as assistant at St. Vim
cents parish in Detroit. Before coming
/ to Ionia he was pastor at Ann Arbor and
| at Marshall
/ The remains were brought back TO
/ lonia, being met by several hundred
members Of his parish, and was escorted
by the A 0 H to SIS. Peter and Pauls
church where it laid in state all day Sun
day
The funeral was held Monday morning
at o'clock, many priests from abroad
being present and a large concourse OF
friends attended to pay their last tributes
Of respect to their loved pastor.
Fr Fiere was well known and greatly
beloved in Bedding as he had ministered &c
the people here in st. Josephs coming
from lonla once a month until Err lind
Ter came on the charge,
The sermon was delivered in English by
Father Auer of Portland. who was q
close friend Of the deceased In accord
ance with the custom, no flowers decor
ated the bier or the church This has
been the first death of priest in the par
sh since its formation Al years ago
Father Fierle has been at Ionia the pas
IA years, and was preceded by Father
Bolte. now Of Monroe, whose term Of ser
vice was q years.
A number from this city and vicinity
drove down to attend the funeral obse
auies. among them being Thos. BraokeT
and o. j. Kuhn and wives.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Asthma Sufferers should Know This.

Foley's Honey and Tar has cured
many eases of asthma which were con
sidered hopeless. Mrs. Adolph Bues.
ing, 70l West Third St, Davenport
Iowa, writes: "A severe cold contrac.
ted twelve years ago was neglected un.
til it finally grew into asthma. The
best medical skill available could not
give me more than temporary relief
Foley's Honey and Tar was recon-
mended and one fifty cent bottle en-
tirely cured me of asthma which had
been growing on me for twelve years
and if had taken it at the start
would have been saved of suffering
w. |. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
smoking Powder Magazine.

Is counting death more suddenly but
not more surely than neglection kid
ney disorders. Foley's Kidney cure
will cure slight disorder in a few
days and its continued use will cure
the most obstinate cases. IL has cured
many people Of Brights disease and
diabetes who were thought To be in
durable. II you have kidney or blad-
der trouble, commence taking Foley's
Kidney Cnre today, before il is too
late. w ]. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
The Game AT GreenviIIe.

The Bedding City ball team went to
Greenville last Saturday and had a bout
with the Greenyille boys. Everything
went well up to the 9th inning, the hon
ors being about even, the game standing
six to seven in favor Of Greenylle, but
Drummond got bit in the stomach with a
ball and was handicapped thereafter
The Greenyille Call says Of the game:
The game of ball between Greenyile
Implement club and the Beding City
team was one-sided affair, the visitors
being outclassed from start to finish, the
home team winning by score of "a tc
6. Just good practice game for oul
boys"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
True Praise and FIattery.

Why should a true and sincere APP
probation be termed fiattery, and de-
graded TO the level of insincere
praise? Why should an individual be
accused of acting from base and self
ish policy because he feels the glow
and warmth of social response2-Lil-
ian Whiting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Objected to BuYinu Teeth.

At the meeting OF the Wigan board
OF guardians a lady guardian entered
protest against the board expanding
the sum of $25 in supplying woman
&c years Of age with false teeth. She
said she was not bot ring about the
price of the teeth, but about the rate
payers having 70 eXpend that sum of
money in providing false teeth for a
woman aged 76.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
watch as Well as Pray"

Such is the tenor Of a note left
behind by some audaciOus burglars at
a house in Ramsey entered during
the absence at church of the tenant,
spinster lady. The burglars ran
sacked the house, taking all the
money they could find but not before
quietly partaking of supper. They
emptied the larder, and having en-
JOY ed a good feed, decamped unde-
ected.-Liverpool eng Mercury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
STRANGE Charitable Request.

Many persons who wish to bestow
charity have strange ways of carrying
out their ideas. Some years ago an
Fnglshman named James Moss left
$500 to be invested in land, the rent
of which was to provide five gowns,
according to the will, "of sad blue
color" for as many aged and poor
men living In the town.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-06-08
Bee Farming In Australia.

Bee farming has become a popular
and profitable occupation In many
Iarts of the Australian continent. The
first hive" bees were brought to Aus
tralia in 1922 At the present time
there are over 25000o hives in Aus
tralia. and the production of honey
varies from 10000 600 to 1900
pounds annually.