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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

National Master Jones and wife were
presented with a beautiful silver tea
service on his retirement from the chief
office In the order.
In view of the fact that o. III. Kelley
is to draw $1,000 year for life from
the treasury of the national grange on
account OF ''meritorious service" he
says he hopes TO live to be 100 lie is
now about eighty.
j. A. Newcomb, master of the Colo
RADIO state grange, is already getting
things in shape for the next annual
iession 81 the national grange, which
viii be held in Denver.
National Master Bachelor comes well
equipped to the duties of his important
Dfiice. lie has a broad grasp Of the
public questions with which the grange
will have TO deal In the future
State Master Gaunt of New Jersey
won high encomlums for the work
which he did to make the national
grange feel at home in his state. He
was elected to the office OF national
lecturer.
The Order Is I'm safe hands with such
men as Governor c. j. Bell of Vermont,
Hon. f.. Il. Norris of Sodus. n. Y,
and Hon. +. A. Derthick OF Ohio on its
executive committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
GREAT POETS ONE wiTTIcIsM.
Wordsworth Seemingly unduIy Proud
Of Simple Joke.

A rare old book, called The Living
Authors of England. published in 1S49,
commences with a study of Words
worth. in which is recorded what Is
said TO be the only joke the poet ever
made. AT friends house, after din
ner, IL appears. the conversation turn
ed upon wit and humor. Thomas
Moore, who was present, told some
anecdotes OF Sheridan, whereupon
Wordsworth observed that he did not
consider himself a witty poet-"in-
deed he said 81 do not think | was
ever witty but once in my life."
Being pressed to tell the company
what this special drollery was. the
poet said, with some hesitation: well
| will tell you. | was standing some
time ago at the entrance of my cot
tage at Ryda Mount, when a man ac-
costed me with the question, Pray,
sir, have you seen my wife pass byY
whereupon | answered, Why my
good friend, | didn't know till this
moment that YOU had Wife!
The company stared and upon realiz-
ing that this was all there was TO the
poets joke, burst into roar OF laugh
ter, which Wordsworth smilingly &C
cepted as a genuine compliment to
the brilliancy of his wit,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
REMARKABLE FEAT OF MEMORY.
Children Learn and Recite Thousands
of Bible Verses.

The pastor of a church in Jersey
town wished 20 stimulate the memo
ries of the children in his Sunday
ehool. To this end he offered two
prizes, the first TO pupils over and
the other to pupils under twelve who
during an interval of three months
would learn TO recite the greatest
number OF verses from the Bible. A
committee was appointed to hear the
contestants for the prize and register
he number of verses memorized.
The first prize was taken by a
roung girl of sixteen who had COM
nitted to memory during this interval
If ninety days 1926 verses of Scrip
ure. These passages covered the en-
ire New Testament with the excep-
ion of two genealogies and included
LIBERAL selections from Psalms, Gene
is and other parts of the Old Tesla
nent. The winner of the second prize
vas a little sister of the other prize
winner, a child of eleven years She
nd learned 715 verses. During the
ontest some 10000 verses were mem
)riZed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Husbands Best Points.

A happily married woman writing to
me of the household magazines says
hat the qualities she most admires
her husband are these, says the
Philadelphia Bulletin: "A readiness to
De pleased is one of his traits which
brings much quiet happiness into our
married life. In the management or
he home he trusts me entirely. and,
though he may suggest. he never die
ates. He is seldom too busy or tired
o listen interestedly to all may have
o tell him. Though he tells me his
business vexations. he does not make
ne suffer on account of them. and
always ready to do the helpful lit
lie things that mean so much to a
woman. In money matters he takes
me into his full confidence and part
nership.'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Phenomena of Lightning.

All the phenomena of lighting and
Ill it's forms are determined, doubt.
.ess, by the kind and amount of resis
ance 1t encounters. It's light is due
the resistance of the atmosphere.
is noisy and often terrifying but
uite harmless, accompaniment of
hunder, is due to the sudden separ-
alton and reunion of bodies OF air
from sudden heating and cooling, and
perhaps in part to the explosion of
composed by the intense heat of cleo
,rical flashes, the result of such ex-
plosion being their reconciliation in
The proportions of water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

Of agriculture at Washington; urging
congress not 10 remove the tax of 10
cents a pound on colored oleo; fayoring
the parcels post; asking support for
the Adams bill now before congress
relative to appropriations for expert
ment stations.
The reports from state masters show
the line during the past year. The
largest gains In membership have been
made In New York and Maine. about
1000 each. Maine has one grange
with membership Of 904. OF the 3S9
subordinate oranges in that state 50
per cent own their own grange halls
which are valued at 100000. Grange
fire insurance in that state totals $780,
100000. In Michigan the work has
made good progress. and Ohio reports
a wide interest In their new education
al movement.
The biennial election of officers re-
suited as follows
Master, n. j. Bachelor, New Hamp-
shire; oyerseer. Il. G. Atkeson, West
Virginia; lecturer, George w. Il. Gaunt,
New Jersey; steward. j. A. Newcomb,
Colorado: assistant steward, Il. Il.
Marchant, Rhode Island chaplain, w.
X. Thompson, South Carolina; treasur-
er. Mrs. Eva $. Mcdowell, New York;
secretary, C. NJ. Freeman, Ohio; gate
keeper, A. c. Powers. Wisconsin,; Ceres,
Mrs. Charlotte II. Il. Ladd, Massachu-
sets: Flora Mrs. Amanda NJ. Horton,
Michigan: Pomona, Mrs. Sarah G..
Baird. Minnesota; lady assistant stew
ard, Mrs. Joanna NJ. Walker, Delaware;
member executive committee Cfor three
years., +. 4. Derthick, Ohio; legisla-
tive committee, T. b. Norris, New
York; n. j. Bachelor, Aaron Jones.
Indiana.
One of the pleasant features of the
session was the adoption of resolu-
ton awarding to O. III. Kelley, the
founder of the Order, an annual pen
sion of $1,000 during the remainder of
his life.
The next session of the national
grange will be held in Colorado, proba-
bly, at Denver.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
STATE OLE MICHIGAN

The Probate Court tor the County OF Ionia,
Al a session of said Court held at the pro
bate once in the City of Ionia In said coun-
" on the 10th day OF December A. ID, 1908
Present; HON. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate Of
OLIVER = OSBORN, Deceased,
Frank X Chase Administrator OF said es-
tate, having filed in said court his petition.
PRAYING for license To sell. at private sale,
the interest of said estate I'm certain real es-
tate therein described for the purpose of
distributing the proceeds of such sale among
the persons entitled thereto
IL Is ordered, that the twenty second day
of January, a. y 1906 al ton o'clock in the
forenoon, at said probate ONCE, be and Is
hereby appointed for hearing said retiton,
end that all persons Interested I'M said estate
appear before said court At said time and
place 10 show cause why a license 10 sell the
interest of said estate in said real estate
should not be grantedi
IL is further ordered. That public notice
thereof be given bv publication of copy OF
this order, for three successive weeks preyi-
Gus 10 said day Of bearing IN the Belding
Banner, a newspaper printed ana circulated
I'm said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
ANNA T. WEBSTER Judge of Probate.
true copy, Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
STATE OLE MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia,
At a session of said Court, held at the Pro
bate Office in the city of Ionia in said COUNTY,
on the eleventh day of December A. ID. 1905
Present: Hon Montgomery Webster,
Judge of Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of Mary J. Og-
LIVE Deceased
Norman j. Ogilvie, son of said deceased.
having filed i'm said court his petition pray
ing that the administration of said estate be
granted to Morris H. Lawrence or TO some
other suitable person.
1t Is Ordered That the fifteenth day of
January A. ID 1906, at $50 o'clock in the
afternoon, at said probate ONCE, be and Is
hereby appointed for hearing said petition
1t Is Further Ordered That public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy OF
this order. FOR three successive weeks prev
lous 10 said day of hearing in the Bedding
Banner. a newspaper printed and circulated
in said county
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER.
A true copy Judge OF Probate.
Anna r. webster
Register Of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate.Court for the County of Ionia,
At session of said court, held at the Pro
bate ONCE. in the city of Ionia. i'm said coun-
". on the fifteenth day of December, A. d.
1905,
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
CLAYTON A. CLEMENS. Deceased
Willis ID. Ballon, administrator of said rs
tate having filed in said court his final adj
ministrauon account, and petition praying
for the allowance thereof.
IL is Ordered, that the 10Th day OF January.
A. ID 1906, at ten O'Clock i'm the forenoon, at
said nrobate Office. be and Is hereby appoint
ed for examing and allowing said account
and hearing said petition;
IL Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given publication of copy of this
order, for three successive weeks previous
To said day of hearing i'm the Bedding Ban
ner,a newspaper printed and circulated In
said County. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
ANNA X WEBSTER, Judge of Probate.
true copy. Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
sTATE of MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
At a session of said court, held at the pro
bate Office in the City of Ionia. in said coun
ty. on the 18th day of December, A. d. 1905,
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster,
Judge of Probate,
In the Matter Of the Estate of
JOSEPH r.. CLEMENS, Deceased.
Willis ID. Ballou, executor Of said estate
having filed in said court his final admins
tration account and petition praying for the
allowance thereof and for the assignment
and distribution of the residue of said estate.
1t is ordered that the 10th day of January
A. ID. 1906, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at
said probate office. be and is hereby appoin
ed for examining and allowing said account
and hearing said petition:
1t is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy OF
this order. for three consecutive weeks pre-
vious TO said day of hearing, in the Bedding
Banner, a newspaper printed and circulated
i'm said county MONTGOMERY WEBSTER.
ANNA II. WEBSTER, Judge of Probate.
A true COPY. Register i'm Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia,
At a session Of said court. held at the pro-
bate ONCE in the city of Ionia, in said county.
on the ninth day Of December a. ID. 1908.
Present. Hon Montgomery Webster Judge
of Probate.
In the matter OF the Estate Of
ANTHONY A. GASPAR Deceased.
Maggie Gaspar, Administrative of said es-
tate having filed i'm said court her final adj
ministration account and her petition pray
imp for the allowance thereof and for the as
signment and distribution Of the residue Of
said estate
II is Ordered, that the fifteenth day Of jan
uary. A. ID. 1906, at tenio clock In the fore
noon, at said probate ONCE be and Is hereby
APPOINTED for examining and allowing said
account and hearing said petition;
1T is Further Ordered that public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy of
this order for three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in the Belding
Banner, a newspaper printed and circulated
in said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
ANNA r. WEBSTER. Judge Of Probate,
"a true Copy) Register OF Probate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Failures and Successes.

Men have two kinds of ambition
one for dollar-making, the other for
life-making. Some turn all their abil-
ity, education, health and energy
toward the first of these-dollar-
making-and call the result success.
Others turn them toward the second
into character, usefulness, helpful
ess-life-making- the world
sometimes calls them failures; but
history calls them successes. No
price is too great to pay for an unfair
nished name-O. s. Marden in Sue.
cess Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
PUNY CHILDREN
Words of Interest to Every Motir3r in
BeIding

Beldtng.
Surely mothers are not to blame
for that which they cannot help
said our well known druggist. ME-.
Connell, of Connell Bros, during re-
cent interview, "but when we see so
many thin, pale faced and puny
children on our streets we cannot.
help feeling thai mothers are to-
blame, and we wish we could tell
every mother in Bedding what VinoL
will do for her children"
Vinol is not a patent med cine, but
it contains in highly concentrated.
form all the strengthening and
body building elements of cod liver
oil, actually taken from fresh cous'
livers, without grease or oil. 1t does
not upset the stomach like old-fash--
Toned cod liver oil and emulsions. and
its taste is so delicious that children
love it
Vinol strengthens the most delicate
stomach, makes rich, red blood, builds
strong bone structure, creates hard
firm flesh tissue and rosy-cheeked,
sturdy children are the Inevitable re-
suit.
Mrs. Jennie Perse of Mansfield,
Ohio, says her little bow had over
studied and was so run down that he
was mere. shadow. Vinol made him
a strong well boy in a remarkably
short time.
Mr.. Cornell says, For both children
and adults Vinoi is the greatest
strength creator, body builder, and
health restorer we bave ever sold,
and we will gladly refund the money
paid for it in every case where it
fails to give satisfaction. Cornell
Bros Druggi sts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
STAGE Tears.

The true heroine, of the accepted
type, must know the secret of weep.
ing for hours at time, without in any
way blemishing her beauty. Further
in moments OF deep emotion she must
re prepared to bite her lips till they
bleed, and yet exhibit no subsequent
sign Of swelling or Disagreement The
tears OF the heroine who would be pop
ular must be controlled by the ordin-
ary laws of gravity SO that they hang
indefinitely on the ends of long
lashes, and give rise to the well-worn
smile of "violets washed in dew
Daily Dispatch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
OHlO'S EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Oranges Are Pursuing Systematic
Course Of study In Agriculture.


AT the last annual session OF the
Ohio state grange it was ordered that
the master appoint committee of
three, one of whom should be the SUI
perintendent, under adequate pay, to
Introduce into the subordinate oranges
Of Ohio a systematic study of the ele-
ments of agriculture and domestic sci
ence, TO be carried on under the gen
eral direction of the College Agricul-
ture in the State university. The com
mittee was appointed and consists OF
DR.. w. o. Thompson, president OF the
State university; Professor Homer G.
Price, dean Of the College Agriculture,
and Mrs. Mary II. Lee Of the Ohio uni
versity as superintendent of the work.
The outline OF the work was sent to
all oranges and comprises a study of
the soil and of sanitation in and around
the home. Glasses have been organ
lied In many oranges and have taken
up the work in connection with the
outlines prepared by the state and ma
tional lecturers. REGULATIONS and pa
pers are given at the lecture hour, and
all members are invited to participate
in the discussions. Other lessons will
follow on practical divisions Of the
great subject of agriculture and do
nestle science Seeds, crops, breeds,
feeds and rural economics will follow,
while ventilation, decoration and the
art of "home making" will be given
due attention. 1t is the hope and pur-
pose to bring 10 the farmers of Ohio,
in so far as may be, full information In
conducting their farm operations and
to the farm wife wider outlook.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
sonos That Have Won Favor.

The intensely popular song is not
the only one which IL is very profita.
bic to write. Among the most sue
cessful Of better-class songs may be
mentioned "Violets" and "Oh Dry
Those Tears" The manuscript OF the
former was offered to and rejected
oy nearly all the principal publishers
IN London before 1t was eventually
accepted and printed. II speedily won
rs way TO favor, and its sale has been
10th large and regular ever since.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
How to Avoid Pneumonia.

We have never heard of a single in
stance of cold resulting in pr eu-
monia or other lung trouble when
Foley's Honey and Tar has been TAX
en-. 1t not only stops the cough, but
heals and strengthens the lungs Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse
any substitute offered DIR. G. j.
Bishop of Agnew, Mich, writes: Il
have used Foley's Honey and Tar in
three very severe cases of pneumonia
with good results in every case. Sold
by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
State Grange Meetings.

Attend them! Go miles out OF your
way to do II, If need be! You will get
not only information, but new views Of
the work and broader conceptions of
what the Order Is doing for the farmer
and the farmers family. You will feel
honored to belong to such an organiza-
ton. You will get new inspiration for
the work. Go!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Notice of commissioners on Claims.

Notice of Commissioners on Claims.
STATE OF MICHIGAN 60 Probate Coprt
- COUNTY OF IONA; "
for said County.
Estate of JAMES THORNBURV, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed by
the Judge of Probate of said county, Com
miSSioners on Claims in the matter of said
estate of James Thornbury. and four
months from the twenty second day OF No
vcmber. A. D. 1908 having been allowed by
said Judge of Probate to all persons holding
claims against said estate in which to pre-
sent their claims 20 Us for examination and
adjustment.
Notice is hereby given that we will meet on
Monday the fifteenth day OF January, A. ID
1906, and ON Thursday the twenty second
day of March. A. ID 1906 at one O'Clock p. m.
of each day. at Mrs. James Tnornbury's in
the township of Otisco in said county to re-
ceive and examine such claims.
Dated the second day OF December, A. d.,
1905. RUSSELL DUNLAP,
VIM. MURRAY
Commissioners on Claims
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Notice of Commissioner on Claims.
STATE or MICHIGAN, County Of Ionia' SIS

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ionia, SIS.
- Probate Court for said county
Estate of Aaron j. Osborn, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed by
the nudge of Probate of said County Com
missioners on claims in the matter of said
estate Of Aaron j. Osborn and four months
from the second day of October, A. ID 1905.
having been allowed by said Judge of Pro
bate to all persons holding claims against
said estate. in which 10 present their claims
10 us for examination and Adjustment
Notice is hereby given. that we will meet
on Wednesday the sixth day of November,
A. ID. 1905 and on Friday the second day of
February 1906. AT one O'Clock Z. m OF
each day at the Peoples Savings Bank in
the City Of Belding in said County, to re-
ceive and examine such claims.
Dated smyrna Mich, Oct 8. A. ID. 1900
Charles Dumon,
Edgar Condor,
Commits toner's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Does This Fool the BabY7

The wife OF one of our gentlemen
friends makes him wear tucks in his
night gown. trimmed with pink rib
bon. so that the baby won't know
the difference when he walks the floor
with ii at night.-Cavalier On. d. Re
publican.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Good Mucilaae.

The best quality of mucilage Is
made by dissolving clear glue in
equal volumes of water and strong
vinegar and adding one-fourth of an
equal volume of alcohol, and a small
quantity OF a solution of alum in
water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Notice of commissioners on Claims.
CTATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ionia SIS.
~ prnlnatn Cnnrl fnr said CnnnlN-

- Probate IOufL TOT SAID NOulIY,
Estate of Alexander Gravelle deceased
The undersigned having been appointed
by the Judge of Probate of said County.
Commissioners on claims I'm the matter of
said estaf" of Alex der Gravelle, and four
months % tn 1 IN day of November, A.
ID. 1905 lilti ig BE- allowed by said Judge
of Proba.r % 80 persons holding claims
against said estate, in which 10 present their
claims 70 US for examination and adjust
ment:
Notice is hereby given. that we will meet
on Saturday, the 3Oth day of December, A.
ID. 1905, and on Thursday, the 10Th day of
March, A. d. 1906. at 10 O'Clock A IN. OF each
day, at office of VIM. n. Sandell, in the city
Of Belding, in said County 10 receive and
examine such claims.
Dated Bedding Mich, Nov. 27th, A. d. 1905
WIN j. WILSON,
WIN. h. SANDELIs
Commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
An Educational Force.

Ohio Is taking the lead in the estab-
lishment of travelling libraries, and
the oranges are active in furthering
the cause. There are 900 travelling IL
braries issuing from the Ohio State IL
brary, and the farmers are by far the
largest users OF these volumes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
War on Wild Hogs.

The ranchers of Shasta, Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, California. have
begun a war of determination on wild
hogs, which are dangerously numerous
and raid the pens of the domestic
swine and kill them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
MARRIAGE in Europe.

Dr. Printing of Berlin denies that
the number of bachelors and old
maids is increasing in Europe gener-
ally. He says that marriage is de-
creasing only in Sweden, France and
Ireland.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Floor Of Ebony.

The Cars palace at Tsarskoe Selo
near st. Petersburg, stands in grounds
eighteen miles in circumference. In
side the palace there is a room known
as the lapis-lazull, the floor of which
is ebony inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

An interesting item regarding the
mistletoe Is that II is the only plant
whose roots refuse to shoot in the
ground-a popularity possessed by
no other parasite. 1t is found on the
fir, the lime, and the apple tree as
we'll as on the oak.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
EInnncinIIv snnnd

With $4,000 in good securities, the
national grange is In position to do
things. Conservatism. however, should
be and will be the policy in the use Of
these funds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Liuht Election Expenses.

Two cents constituted the electid
expenses incurred by Mr.. Tudc,
James, Independent candidate for the
West ward, Scarborough, England, at.
a recent municipal contest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
Subordinate Rank.

A recruit. questioned by his instuuC.
tor as to when a man was seconi-in,-
command, replied: when he is ma3..
ried."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

The season of indigestion is now at
hand. Rings Dyspepsia Taplets re-
lieve indigestion and correct all stom-
ach disorders. Sold by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11
His Idea of II.

Wilfred (viewing his papas' DAT
pate)-Oh, pa. the skin is growing az.
over your hair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

English Mail Carriers Fay.
Mail carriers in English cities get
about $500 a year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-01-11

DR.. Green Chemical Co. See adv.