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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
VIII Revive Fair Association.

Thirty-five Of the prominent business
men Of Greenville have become interest
ed in the enterprises Of holding fair and
have pledged $4,000 for that purpose,
The old fair grounds just west of the city
have been purchased and the necessary
buildings will be erected. there and the
grounds will be fitted up in better condi-
ton than they have ever been before.
Greenville used to have a reputation as
a fair town, but for several years there
has been nothing done along this line.
The officers of the new association are,
President, D. H Moore; treasurer, T. l.
Phelps secretary, G. T. Ranney; mana
gers, T. B. Winter, D. Jacobson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
STILL TALKING 1T
President Hopkins Says the Four
Electric Lines VIII b. Built.

President Hopkins Says the Four
Electric Lines win b. Built.
If E. M Hopkins, president Of the
Grand Rapids & Ionia and the Grand
Rapids, Belding and Greenville Railway
Co. S can be believed and we have no
reason to think otherwise, the electric
roads will be built and cars running over
the lines in year from this Thanksgiving
if not sooner. He wrote the following
letter to the Greenville Call last week
81 am pleased to advise you that all ar
engagements have been completed for the
construction of the four lines of our in
tsrurban railways and that within the
next week work will be commenced on
the Grand Rapids & lonia and the Grand
Rapids. Belding & Greenville Railways
at Saranac and will be vigorously pushed
to completion.
The contract has been let to The In
ternational Construction Company Of New
York, of which company Major H. P.
Lloyd, partner of Secretary of War
Taft, is president
The only changes made in officers was
that Major Lloyd was made vice president
in place Of Mr.. Rich, and Mr.. Rich wa:
made secretary in place of Mr.. Pomeroy
Sincerely Yours,
E. M. Hopkins"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
" u 4
/ Should Open an Ac-
count with the Bel
ding Savings Bank

Because l will avoid mistakes in
handling and counting money used in
business transactions.
Because | will make payments by
check and avoid disputes and litiga-
tion over payments which have not
been properly credited.
Because I will avoid the experience
of being held up by footpads who are
looking for the man who carries
money on his person.
Because / viii acquire habits of
thrift and economy and desire to
save up money.
Because l will render service to
the community in contributing to- it's
active working capital.
Because / will establish credit
which will enable me TO borrow funds
when such a course becomes neces'
sarY or advantageous.
Because l will be the recipient of
many favors and benefits usually &C
corded by banks to their depositors.
Because / will have the benefit of
the advice and counsel of my banker
in financial matters in which he is re-
garded as an expert.
NC t4NREDTSON c,sb;s
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Favored by Both Parties.

Republicans and Democrats alike
praise Foley's Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
diseases, as no other remedy can com
pare with it. It.is safe and sure f.
L. Slater, merchant, III Main ST.,
Gloucester, Mass, writes: "Foley's
Honey and Tar cured me of a very
bad cough which / had for three
ron hs though other remedies failed
to benefit me. ] can highly recon-
meni IL for coughs and colds" w. /.
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Tint subscription Account.

This is the time Of the year when the
country newspaper man begins looking
over his subscription list with a view to
sending out statements and a collector.
The Banner has good list of subscribers
some Of whom always pay in advance
making the heart Of the editor leap for JOY
1t has list who always pay at the end
Of the year which good deed also has a
tendency to smooth over the troublesome
pathway of his life. Then there are others
who pay whenever it happens. These
fayors are also thankfully received the
more 50 if the happenings happen fire.
Quently.
In reviewing our list we find number
who did not happen to pay last year nor
the year before and we should be pleased
to see all those who are in arrears happen
into the sanctum sanctorum and give
their accounts a good jogging up with
cash.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
The Banner oner.

The Banner to Jan. LIST, 1906 for ten
cents; to Jan. st, 9oz for Sl.oo. The
Banner and the National Daily Review, a
Chicago paper coming every day for a
year for only Sl5o. The Banner and
The New York Tribune Farmer sl.5o;
The Banner and The American Boy one
year Sl.z5. Subscribe Now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Ms { NNBERTSoN. Cashie


The director OF the Psychological
Institute Of Berlin, Prof Stumpf de-
clared in a recent lecture that he had
personally examined the horse known
as der Kiuge Hans" and satisfied
himself that all his tricks were ex-
plicable on the assumption that he
had been trained to observe minute
signs and muscular motions made by
his master.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

A Chinese proverb says that, ITO
be happy on earth. one must be born
in Soochow, live in Canton. and die in
Lianchan: for in the first are the
handsomest people, in the second the
richest Injuries, and in the third the
best collins"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Prof. sixsmith Fined $1,000.


The physical culture artist who left the
city last week after creating sensation
by his pugiistic tendencies in Hotel Bel
ding and later confronting shower Of
eggs, went to Iona shortly afterward and
in order to get let off lightly pleaded
guilty to an assault and battery on A. 3.
Hull and was let off with small fine and
costs. The Standards notice of the af-
fair is as follows: prof. Sxsmith," the
physical culture teacher, whose proper
name is declared to be Jimmie Murphy
the pugilist, was put through the justice
court here Wednesday p. m. In a some
what secret manner, for the assault and
battery on Mr.. Hull at Belding. He seems
really to be complainant against himself
although of course it does not so appear in
the records. He was fined Sl0.5o, in
GLIDING costs by Justice Clark, on his plea
Of guilty He swore out a summons
against Mr., Hull, to appear here to ans
wer to a charge Of debt,.the DAY of ans
wer being set for Nov. 90.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

The.undersigned will be at Smyrna,
Dec. / 2 and %; at Miriam Dec. IS; at
L. J. Kimberly's Otiseo Dec. 10, and at
the Peoples Savings Bank, Bedding, every
Saturday until January 6. for the recep-
lion Of Disco township taxes.
Edward {. Cowles,
5w Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Short Course In Horticulture.

Short Course In Horticulture.
This office has just received from the
State Agricultural College, an announce
ment of their winter course in Horticul-
ture. 1t is short, practical and mex
pensive course, which ought to DE OF SER
vice to anyone who desires a training for
successful fruit growing, gardening or
greenhouse work. 1t begins Jan. Sd and
continues to February 25d. There are
no entrance examinations; any one hav-
ing a common school education can take
this course with profit. Any man or
woman over sixteen years is admitted.
The necessary expenses, except railroad
fare, are about S45.
instruction is given by lectures and by
practical work in the orchards, gardens,
greenhouses and laboratory. Such prac-
teal subjects as spraying, tillage pruning,
fertizing, grating, budding. hot bed,
marketing, greenhouse construction and
management, insects and diseases Of the
cultivated crops, etc., are discussed in the
lecture room and illustrated by practical
work which each student is required to
do. Many Michigan men and women
have taken this winter course at the
State Agricultural Colege-l5o being
enrolled last winter. We endorse these
practical courses and urge any Of our
readers who are interested to write at
once for an announcement to Director c.
D. Smith. Agricultural College. Mich.
w. l. Benedict was in Grand Rapids
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Place for Woman haters.

Woman haters should find the con
vent of St Catherine, on Mount Sinai
much to their liking. No woman has
entered the place in fourteen hundred
years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

Pain may go by the name of rheu.
natsm, neuralgia, lumbago, pleursy.
No matter what name the pains are
called, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will drive them away. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

A Cough Syrup which drives cold
out of the system by acting as a
cathartic on the bowels Is offered In
Kennedy's Laxatiye Honey and Tar.
Clears the throat, streng thens the
lungs and bronchial tubes. The
mothers friend and the children's
favorite. Best for Group, Whooplng-
Cough, etc. Sold by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
tuberculosis in England

The number of deaths from tubercu
losis in England is 10000 a year; yet
there are only seventy sanatoriums
with room for 2,760 patients.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
Text from Brother olckex.

Don't try ter whip de devil round
de stump. kaze de stump'll ketch fire,
an you'll blaze befo' you know!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

Pnesalye acts like a poultice.
Best thing in the world for boils,
burns, cracked hands, letter. etc.
Sold by Cornell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

Charged with striking a woman on
the street, John Moore, of London. en-.
tered this defense, II thought she was
my wife"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

That some people sheer at love in
a cottage, but love that could wish to
live anywhere else Is not love
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

There are some les philosopher
said, like angels wings on which We
may mount to Heaven"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30
sooks o. the World.

The total number OF books in the
world Is estimated at 4,O00, 600.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

Japan's Tobacco Crop.
Japan's annual tobacco crop is about
40 900 900 pounds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

Mrs. Nora Winnie and children Of
Bloomfield are guests Of William Piatt
and family this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-11-30

w. |. Benedict was in Grand Rapids
Monday on business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
WITH MRS.

Mrs. e. a. Campbell entertained
her friends at luncheon and cards,
Thursday afternoon, in a very charm
ing n There were twenty-eight
persons present. Four sat at each
table and progressed for the different
courses.
AT $3.50 O'Clock euchre was played.
Mrs. w. I. Ames took the first prize,
a handsome plate; Mrs. Frank Valen-
tine won the second, a pillow; Mrs.
Budd won the third, a rose bowl, and
the fourth, a cut glass vase, was 'won
by Mrs. Savage. Mrs. S. NJ. Brewster
won the fifth, Il fan, and the consola-
tion was taken by Mrs. Ames.
The out-of-town guest were Mrs.
Savage, of Brooklyn; Mrs. Budd, Of
Newark; Mrs. CASTELAR,, of Brooklyn
Mrs. Wiss, of Newark; Mrs. Ames, o.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
TOTTEN WILLIE.
ALL OVER THE ISLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. David W. Sadler, of Tom
pktnsville. announce the betrothal of
their daughter Eta to Edward Wood
Riley, of Caribou, Me. No date has as
yet been set for the wedding.
The second anniversary of the Actors
Home, at West New Brighton, will be
celebrated with appropriate exerciseH
next Sunday afternoon.
The Comedy Opera Club will give a
vaudeville entertainments at the German
Club rooms In Ssapleton, tonight. An
excellent programme has besn prepared
and a big attendance is expected.
The members of the Ladies Aid Socie-
ty of Grace NJ e. church of Port Rich
mond are preparing for an interesting
entertainment to be given at the chu rel
on Thursday evening May II. The
programme will include floral rainbow
drill by thirty two girls of the Sunday
school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
SOUTH "A vi BOY
NEWS N

Mrs. Mont Willett is papering the in
terror of Mrs Edward Everett's house In
Broadway.
An outh ,use in the e of the of the
houses on Second street, was found to be
on fire Wednesday evening 1t is to be
hoped that we are not going to have a
repetition of last years dIings, when
several outhouses In that vicinity were
on fire.
Miss Carrie Parisen, of John street,
spent Thursday as the guest of Mrs.
Willis Fisher, of Sayreville.
Mrs. Mary Leary. OF this borough. was
a Perth Amboy visitor Thursday.
John Rea, of Stevens avenue, visited
Perth Amboy, Thursday.
Silverman's sign was blown down and
smashed to pieces during the blow yes
teriay.
John Grant, of Catherine street, was q
Perth sAmboy visitor Thursday.
Two men happened alorg neal the
Pennsy vania crosslog thursday with 4
large ba ,ket of bard clans which the
had got up from the sh ore. they weren't
long selling them.
Frank Dey is setting out a hedge oil
California Privet around the grounds of
his residence In Bordentown avenue.
Mrs. George Applegate of this
borough was a Hightstown visitor
Thursday.
Miss Gertrude Petty, of Second street
has returned home after a pleasant few
days visit with friends in Jersey City.
Charles Buckalew, of the Heighs, has
resigned his position in the office of Fl.
C. Perrlne & Son and Samuel Locker, Of
Broadway, has been chosen to take his
place.
Il A. Day has had the roof of his
porch given "a new coat OF paint
Why the estate of Mainee"
A really curious question has beer
raised by the Boston Herald. Why, II
asks, does a Maine mar always speak
of his part of the country as the state
Of Maine" instead of calling it simpl,
Maine" as a New Yorker would say
New York" as q Nebraskan would
say "Nebraska?" AS an adequate an
swer to the inquiry it says: MAINE
was not one of the original states, bu
up to 1920 was a part of Massachusetts,
1t was then known as the district O.
Maine. In 1920 Maine achieved her in
dependence and became a separate stat
of the union"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
NEWS ITEMS.

Misses Edna and May Haring dined
with Miss Alstyn, Thursday evening.
Several people from town attended
the first ''at home'' at Mrs. Clancy
Boynton's, in Amboy, Wednesday.
Miss Katheryn Rathbun has been
visiting re latives out of town.
Mrs. Wiss, of Newark, spent We'd
nesday night in town.
Mr.. Howard Wilson, principal of the
school at Keasbey. is spending a few
days in Atlantic City.
Mrs. William 7. Ames, Sir, of
Brooklyn, was in Woodbridge, Thurs
day.
Mrs. Ernestine Humphreys was in
Amboy, Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Brown entertained her
friends at cards Wednesday afternoon.
All had a delightful time.
Mrs. S. Nj. Brewster will entertain
the Card Club tomorrow at her home
in Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
SECOND SNAKE.
lrIes Grover Followed Reptile
Into the Water.

Charles Grover killed a large snake
near the PaTlin Powder Works while at
work there yesterday. He made a crack
at it with an TX and cut about three
inches off its tail then the snake turned
and made for the swamp nearby. Grover
followed It into water up to his knees
and killed 1t.
This is not the first time that Charles
saw a snake and killed it. 1t may be
remembered by the NEWS readers that
about two years ago he was returning
from a walk in the woods when he saw
a snake (Which he claimed was eighteen
feet long, and killed 1t. He had the
same on exhibition OF his house for
some time and those who saw it claimed
tina t 1t wasn't a snake but it was a piece
of rubber bose,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
Woodbridge
COMMITTEE.

AT the meeting of the township
committee, last night, a request from
the Avenel Improvement Company
that sidew alks be put in proper condi-
ton in that section of the township,
was laid over as was also a petition
for a sewer in Green street and Bar
rem avenue A representative of the
Public Service Corporation asked per-
mission to change the switch from
near Edgar's, on Railway avenue, down
to the Pierson property. He also asked
permission to lengthen the switch at
Kings hotel. The requests were
granted provided the latter switch be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05

NEW YORK, May 5.-James Ii. Hyde
and William III. Mcintyre in a striking
reply sent to James ". Alexander last
night refused TO accept his resignation
as trustee of the Equitable stock in the
Henry Il. Hyde %ettate, declaring that
1t was still their intention to have him
removed by the courts and to require
of him an accounting of his administers
ton. It is Mr.. Hyde's purpose to ask
the courts to compel President Alexan-
der to make restitution of the alleged
loss in value Of the Hyde holdings of
stock represented in the trust Oil ac-
count of the naturalization agitation
and subsequent proceedings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05

When .hcrc is an epidemic OF germ
disease, and most diseases are caused by
germs. it is the person with a weak
stomach VIII, snccnmbs first.
People with healthy digestion are ordi-
narily not subj ct to sickness, ard can
throw oft readily any disease germs That
enter the system.
strengthen thu stomach and digestive
organs with a Ni-o-na t tablet before each
meal, aud very at m of food taken into
ths stomach will he digested and assimi.
lated, and the whoie digestive system
made SO healthy, clean and sweet that
there will be no chance for disease germs
20 breed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
HOW TO AVOID GERM DISEASES.
s%trena'hen the Stomach and Digestion. and You will Keep weII

Ii you suffer with pains or distress
after eating, headache, belching OF gases,
sour food. a bal taste in the mouth.
dizziuess, pains - tho heart, specks be-
fore the eyes, and a general feeling OF
dependency and weakness, you should
let well at unre by strengthening thu
stomach with Mi-o-na. Just QUO small
tablet out of a tifty cent o before cit
i"g, and your digestive system will be-
come 80 strong that yon will be tho
embodiment Of good health and spirits,
and need fear no germ diseases.
Ask G A. Sexton to show the guar
antee under which be sells Mi-o-na IL
costs nothing unless it cures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
JOHN METZ BURIED.

The funeral of John Metz took place
from Doane Memorial chapel Thursday
afternoon and was largely attended.
Young MeIz vas Ell ghteen years seven
m nths, and eighteen days old. About
week ago he picked D small boil on his
face With a pin. Blood poisoning and
erysipelas set in and finally caused his
death. 1t was said at first that bis fin
ger nails had caused the trouble, but 1t
proved to have been done with a pin.
Rev. Fl. NJ. p. Pearse officiated at the
funeral and intcrment was made In
c list church con- etery.
There wee several beautiful flora
tributes. T. B. Quackenboss had charge
of [ ne flneral.>
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
NEWS ITEMS.

A number of houses in La Fayette
avenue. are being painted.
william O'Brlen is laid mp with rheu'
matism.
Miss Ethel Rogers, of johnson avenue,
has returned home from a visit with
friends In Newark.
Police Captain Naughton was In
Tottenville Wednesday.
This afternoon the Friday Afternoon
Whist Club is being entertained nv Mrs.
J f. Bedell. of Main street. Prizes will
be awarded.
Last night the Bentley Dramatic Socle'
ty met at the home of David Pepper in
Bentley street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
oyama's wife.

1t is said that Marquise Oyama, wife
of the Japanese field marshal, while in
this country in 1876, embraced Chris
tianity and was baptized. The rite was
performed in the historic Christ church,
Upper Merton township, near Norris
town, Pa. At that time Mile. Bon
chita. as she was then, was travelling
with the Japanese minister and a girl
friend from her own country, having
recently graduated from Vassar college.
Shortly afterward she returned to
Japan and became affianced to the now
famous soldier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
OPPOSE THE CHANGE.
TottenviIIe Citizens do not Want
Shorter School Day.

A large delegation from Tottcnville'
will go tc New Brighton, to attend a
meet ing VII lch Will be held in the Curtis
High School ton orrow night at s O'Clock
to discuss changing the school system
from five hours to three hours.
The people do not want it and besides
the delegation of citizens the following
societies will send representatives Tne
Rathbone Sisters, the Philemon Literary
Society,", the American Mechanics, the
Ladies Ali Society, of the South Bap-
list church, and the Daughters of
America.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
Smoke and Beauty.

Here is a theory-London smoke is
a tonic. Is the sulphur that finds its
way via smoky chimneys into the ali
of London the secret Of the London
complexion? Over and over agai
it is remarked how much finer is the
town than the country complexion
Put a London girl beside a country
girl, and ten chances to one the Lon.
don girls complexion is the BETTER
Black and White.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
ALL HAD A FISH.

A number of the members of 1.-THE Old
Sport y Fishing Clnb, whose club house
i, near Lawrence Harbor. came from
Newark Tuesday and were seen making
for the 10 q M. train in the evening each
with a braHd new basket from one end OF
which protruded a fish's tall. 1t was
quite a sight and caused some wonder
ment rs TO where the fish came from
They have pr obabiy been lucky enough
to have been present at Mundy Bros
large maui of shad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
Titled Masseur.

London society is aghast because
Count Won Lowenhaupt, nephew of the
Swedish ambassador, has set up as a
professional masseur. For years he
lived in a most ex%travagant manner, but
his relatives refuse any longer to pay his
debts. He frequented the best society
and is now sending circulars to all his
friends asking their patronage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
Liehtning played strange rrcak.

SANDY HILL. \. ", May blight
ming played strange pranks in the home
of Hiram Evans. The bolt tore a big
hole in the root. put out all the lights
in the house, stopped u clock. tore a
bed to pieces, ripped paper off the
walls. broke the legs off a sofa, tore
up carpets and scattered furniture
around in confusion. Pieces Of the roof
were torn off ut the four corners Of the
house. None of the things affected by
the bolt We're even scorched, and five
persons who e in the house at the
time escaped without injury except a
slight temporary shock. The loss
amounts to $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
Easy Name.

The late Jay Cooke was the son Of
Eleutheros Cooke, and got his name in
rather a strange way. His father was
always in trouble getting people to
pronounce his name and spell it cor
rectly, so when his son was born he
said he would give him a name which
would spell itself, and so called him
Jay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05

JAMESTOWN, y. D.. May 5.-Eight
inches of snow has fallen here, and Ia
the north n blizzard prevails. Tive
trains on the Northern Pacific are stall
ed north of this place. A rotary plow
was sent to dig the trains out and re-
lease the passengers. who are reported
in n starving condition. The snow is
very heavy. and the high winds arc
making great drifts. All over the north
west. from Winnipeg to the center OF
South Dakota. Il heavy storm has ragged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
A HEAVY BLOW.

The gale played tricks in this borough
yesterday. Shingles flew off houses. A
wash boiler was lifted out of a delivery
wagon and hurled across the street The
driver gave chase aud when he returned
he fou nd his lines-wound around the
axle of his wagon. Dust flew into the
houses like smoke. 1t is probable that
considerable damage was done as the
gale arrived without a moments warning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. Joseph Compton, of David street
spent TIL .sday at Eliza beth with bel
sister a ID was present at Master Tom
Allen'stson of Mr.. and Mis-. James Allen.
birthday party in honor of his tenth
birthday, which be enjoyed with a mum
Der " his young friends. AS Master Tom
is well known In this Dor" ugh it will
interest his friends to heat that they had
IA GeiightfuI time aud that he received a
Nnmher of nice nresents.