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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Mis-. JACOB KING
A Pioneer of Orleans Died at Ionia
Last Week.

A Pioneer of Orleans Died at Ionia
Last Week.
On Tuesday of last week at the family
home in Ionia, occurred the death of Mrs
Jacob King. one of the sturdy pioneers Of
Orleans township whose efforts had beer
Instrumental in bringing that township
out Of an almost impenetrable forest into
the beautiful farming community which
exists in that locality today.
Charlotte Hocomb was born in Sheldon
Wyoming county, N. Y, December 10
1887, and moved with her parents to Or
leans about l845, having been a resident
of Ionia county over 60 years. She was
married to Jacob King October 81, 1855,
and three children we're born to this union,
Mrs. E. M Chapple of Beding, who died
in 1884. Nate @. of Lakeview and Mrs
Grant Steele of Breckenridge. The
funeral was held at lonia Saturday, Rev.
Cogshall of the M. E. church officiating
Mrs King was lifelong member Of the
Methodist church and had always been a
a faithful worker in the cause Of the
Master.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

While entertaining visitors In a
school room, the late Granville s.
Webster, head master of the Eliot
school. at Boston, asked small pu
pill OF what the earth consists, aud
was promptly answered: Land and
water" Mr.. Webster varied the cues
ton slightly. that the fact might be
impressed on the boys mind. and
asked: What, then. do land AMI wa
ter maker to which came the ..aa..
date response: Mud
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Firm OF wagner A. Son.

The business heretofore done by Adam
Wagner will now 60 under the name oil
Wagner & Son, Mr.. George Wagner hav-
ing taken an interest in the business with
his father and they will continue to carry
on the real estate, insurance, loan and
house renting business as heretofore. The
wagner agency is the oldest in the city
and they have large number OF the best
insurance companies on their list. The
business is steadily increasing and the
many friends of the Wagners will be
pleased TO know of the new arrangement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Christmas at the Church of Christ

At the Church OF Christ on Monday
evening Dec. "a will be 81 zen the United
States Christmas Entertainment. with a
literary program and fine Christmas tree.
A box will also be filled with stockings,
handkerchiefs and towels for the boys at
the Beulah Land Farm. Everyone in the
city is earnestly requested to help fill this
box, remembering That it were better to
gain the prayer Of fatheress child than
to secure the favor Of an emperor
Price of admission, one nice potato. II
you should by any chance forget your po-
tato, one cent will be charged.
Mrs. A. L. Benedict, S. S. Supt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS

The next entertainment in the M. E
lecture course will be the Oriole Concert
Co at the church Monday evening Jan z
composed of four exeele lady artists
Leila Anderson. Evelyn Bargeit, Alice
Sire and Helen Tinker.
Miss Barget is the reader and cartoon
artist. Miss Sure the beautiful and ar
tistic whistler, Miss Tinker the pleasing
contraIto and Miss Anderson the accom-
plished pianist Don't forget the date
and secure your tickets at Plerce's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Annual Election.

The annual meeting Of the Spencer
Electric Light and Power Co. was held at
Hotel Bedding Monday Dec. z.
J. Edgar Stanton was elected direc-
tor in place of T Frank Ireland deceased
and he was also appointed assistant
treasurer. The officers are as follows
President. F L. Spencer; V-Presdent, o.
F. Webster; Sec. and Tres, w. p. Heth-
erington; Asst Tres. J. Edgar Stanton
Superintendent, r. F. Barry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Auction Sale.

An auction Sale will be held on the A
G. Smell farm in Keene between Seranac
and Potters Corners on Wednesday Janu
airy End. l90Z at | 0 o'clock a. m, the
farm Of 80 acres will be sold on easy
terms also all the live stock, farming
tools, grain. engine, separator and tank
etc. Terms of sale under IS 90 cash
over 500 one years time at per cen,
interest. George Kelner is the auctoneer
38-2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Elected Officers.

At theeir regular meeting held on Sat
urday, December 9th, the officers wer
elected by the Ladies Of the Modern Mac
cabees for the ensuing term:
Past-Commander-Bertha Losws
Commander-Mary A. Eddy
Lieut. Commander-lda B. Torrance
Record Keeper-Hattis Haynes
Finance Keeper Emma Gephsrt
Chaplin-Emily Baty
Mistress at aams-Alta Evans {.
Sargent Garry Grill
Sentinel-Myrtis Sherwood
Picket-Hannah Arnold
Pianist Smith
Physicians-Drs. Marjory Orr and
Morris.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

four o'clock that the ladies may have the
tables ready for the children at six. All
members Of the school and parents of the
children are invited to come with well
filled baskets and help the children 20
have merry time. Santa Clause is ex-
pected to be present Children come to
the church parlor at $50 o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

corning 10 various circumstances ia
irritability and sensitiveness, and no
one arrangement IS likeiygto be for
the best interests OF both dipped aad
quadruped. A balanced horse L.. al.
ways a light-mcuthed horse. and II 10
up to" the driver or rider. to ind
what best brings about this result
No balanced horse can pull; no puller
10 in balance-Outing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
The Can alta a Success.

The eantata of Esther, the beautiful
queen, given in the M. E. church under
the auspices of the Epworth league, was
successfully produced and gave the audi
ence the very best Of satisfaction. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howes are compete mt in
structors and it was well staged. The
characters were we'll taken and many
compliments are heard of the good work
done by those who took part.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Work baskets. tabourettes, stands, IL
brary tables. side boards. buffets. sectional
bookcases, rockers, dinners, dining tables
rugs, pictures, couches, bookcases, dress
ing tables, fancy dressers. pianos etc.
make the best of Christmas preents. See
them at Foster. Ritter & Fosters Make
a small payment and have them laid
away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
A Card OF Thanks.

We wish to extend our gratitude to the
many kind friends who so willingly assist
Cd US during the sickness and after the
death of our beloved husband and father
tor the comforting words and beautiful
flowers and for every deed Of kindness
shown. Mrs. Will Cogswell and son
Everett Cogswell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

WINE 5ne owner remsIIs sun some
one should bend and extend the fin
gers, rub the joints. pull them. etc.
Often it is of service to cover the
hand at the completion of the move
T.. snts vii warn oil, wrap 1t in hot
flannel. and keep il near the fire. This
tends to make the joints and the mus
cIes supple.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
For Writer'S ocnlna r:anos.

Does your hand ache when writing?
II 80. do not neglect the sign, but re-
gard II az pointing to the need for inn
mediate treatment. IL the aching Is
merely occasional. proceeding from
cold air, or extra work. you may treat
II by a little rest, dipping the hand
into hot water and rubbing with q
very hot cloth. But IL the aching be-
comes frequent. 1t demands quite as
much attention as a disease threaten
ing life would demand. for ones abil-
fly to gain a livelihood is at stake.
Rest is good. but It is rest from writ.
ing only What the hand needs equally
-. 80. such rest is passive eSaroi.-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Beginning All Over Again.

Did hear you say, old chum. that
marriage has made new man OF
you?"
That's right"
Then that wipes out the ten | owe
you. Now lend me five. will you"
Milwaukee Sentinel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Fur Goats

Does your man need a fur coat? If
he does buy him one of the Bishops
We have two that will be closed out
for $14 each.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
santa Claus Expected.

The Congregational Sunday school will
have a basket picnic supper in their
church DINING room Saturday night at
six o'clock. Try and bring baskets by
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

"All right. then take those! ana
she handed over Bible and volume
OF Browning. Il must have those.
anyhow"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Table Linens

All the newest patterns and designs
with napkins to match. Lunch cloths
doiles and Mexican drawn work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
otisco Taxes.

I will receive taxes at Cooks Corners
Tuesday, Dec. l8. at Belding Saturday
OF. each week and at Smyrna balance Of
week. Guy Purdy, Twp clerk. 2wk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Dress Goods

We have all the latest shades and
kinds in dress goods and a swell line
of trimmings to match.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Trading Stamps

Save your trading stamps One
with every l0c purchase are always
good
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
HandkercheHs

Ladies handkerchiefs from sc up
to 81 90.
Gents'intial handkerchiefs 1Oc OF
3 for Csc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Ways Mufners

In any shade you like. No use TO
go around with a sore throat when
you can buy one for 500 to 76C.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Go to Wortlsy q French's to select
Xmas presents where you will find a
large variety.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Furs

If you want TO make your girla pres
ent, nothing would please her better
than a nice fur. Take look at
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Ladies Skirts
aa

A swell new line of ladies skirts
just arrived. Call and see them. ~
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

A first-class cook in charge OF the
kitchen at fingers restaurant Get your
meals and lunches there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
dies.Cloaks

We will make it object to those
bought
anything until after the holidays having
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Ladies Goats

One-fourth off on ladies Coats. A
full line of everything. All sizes and
kinds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Belts

Ladies' leather belts of all kinds
and descI options. Prices range from
Csc up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Umbrellas

Keep dry Ladies and Gents Um-
brellas. Prices range from SIC up TO
So SO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Patterns

What's the use of paying q @ for
a pattern when you can buy one of
the May Manton for 1Oc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Ladies Hand Bags

A large assortment of ladies hand
bags and purses all the way from Csc
to SO SO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Pubbers

Are selling at your own price.
Make your purchase while there is a
good supply.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Only 500

Only So 30.
The Grand Rapids Daily Press and the
Belding Banner to R. F. D. subscriber
only $3.50. 35tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Your money will he well spent if
you will but buy one of our new win
ter overcoats. The new French back
Is the one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Trunks

A large line of trunks and suit
cases, all sizes and prices delivered
at your place or room.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Gents Shoes

This is the kind of weather a man
wants to be well shod. Try pair of
our So 25 line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Never lay the blame on the mer-
chants shoulders if you get bit in buy
ing cheap goods. Buy one of our SIS
suits and you will tuy another.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Children's bear skin coats and hoods
of the same material. Coats from
Sd 25, 81 so, to So 90
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Feel satisfied with yourself. You
will have a bosom friend in our 81 90
shirts
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
VICTIMS NUMBER 80.
Daughter of Premier Stolypin Not
Killed by Bomb.

St. Petersburg.-The daughter OF
Premier Stolypin, who was injured by
the bomb explosion in the PREMIER
summer home Saturday and who was
enormously reported to have died.
was still alive Sunday, having passed
quiet night under the effects of an
opiate. The premier's son, who also
was hurt, is better.
Two more persons injured by the
explosion died Saturday night, bring
ling the total number of deaths up to
80. Twenty-six persons were killed
instantly.
Saturdays unsuccessful attempt on
the life Of Premier Stolypin with its
sickening, useless slaughter of 81
persons, was followed Sunday night
by another revolutionary outrage in
which Gen. Min, commander of the
Seminovsky guard regiment and who
since his promotion to be general
has been attached as personal ad.
jutant to the suite of the emperor, was
killed on the station platform at Peter
hof by young woman. who fired five
shots into his body from an automatic
revolver and then, without resistance,
submitted to arrest. The capture Of
the girl ives effected by Gen. Minis
wife, who held her until the arrival OF
an officer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
GIANT RADlsHEs OF THE EAST
There the Vegetable Grows to an
Enormous Size.

Radishes in North China and In
Japan are as important and ubiqui-
tous O part OF every meal as is bread
in America. In both countries many
millions of bushels of this vegetable
are grown every year, and they are
to be had at all seasons. 1t Is thus
easy to understand why these parts
of the world grow the strangest and
biggest radishes known.
The giants beside the little French
Breakfast, our favorite American va
riety, are but babies beside the mon
sters they grow under the warm,
moist influences of the oriental eli
mate.
These radishes are grown on Amer
lean soil from seeds imported by the
United States department OF agricul-
ture from China. They take we'll to
the American climate, and probably
would have weighed five pounds when
full grown.
When these fellows are grown In
China they rapidly form great bril-
liant red globe eight to ten inches In
diameter and weighing sometimes ~
pounds. Another kind is snow white
and grows a foot long. and still an
other Is a brilliant green on the out
side and a beautiful wine red when
the skin is cut. Some Of these
strange vegetables are exceedingly
delicate in flavor and texture when
grown under favorable conditions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
Immense Leaves Of Palm.

The palm family bears longer
leaves than any other known tree.
The 1naga palm, growing on the
banks of the Amazon, has leaves
which reach from IS to so feet in
length, and 10 to IL feet in breadth.
Specimens of the talepot palm, ma
tive of Ceylon, has been met with 20
feet long and 10 feet bread. These
leaves are used by the natives to
make tents, and, thus employed, they
make very efficient shelters from rain.
The leaves of the double cocoanut
palm are often 80 feet long and sew
eral WIDE The leaves of the canni-
bal tree of Australia resemble broad
planks and are frequently Is feet
long, 20 inches broad and IN feet
thick at the base. These boardlike
leaves all shoot out at the top and
hang down SO as to form sort Of
umbrella around the stem. The UNI
brella tree Of Ceylon has leaves Of
such enormous size that a single ole
will cover from Is to 20 men, and
often serves as canopy to boat,
or a tent for soldiers. A specimen
leaf taken to England measured Sc
feet round.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
THE WHITE RIVER COUNTRY.

In the opinion Of one who has trav
eled much and observed closely, the
most truly and rightfully contented
people In the United States to-day are
the small landowners In what is
known as the Upper White River Coun.
try, anywhere from Newport, Ark, to
Carthage. Mo. They are contented be.
cause their surroundings are ideal and,
until recently. the great, uneasy, dis.
quieting world, with its artificial needs
and inadequate compensations, has
been to them but little more tangible
than dream. Here, still existent,
and by reason of their very rarity at
this day and time more delectable
than in the past, are the conditions
which have ever appealed with IRE
sistible force to the independent-spir.
tied Anglo-Saxon. Every man Is the
supreme ruler of his own little prin-
cipality; acknowledging no master
save the law--and possibly his fem.
inine helpmeet; cringing to no EN-.
ployer; asking no favors from the
world, save those that his neighbors
freely extend and expect as freely in
return. He lives in a latitude where
the extremes Of heat or cold are never
known. and at an altitude that insures
perfect health. The richest bounty
Of Nature has been showered upon
him with unsparing hand, but it is a
question whether he more than dimly
realizes the fact. He accepts as a mat.
ter of curse the fertile soil which
produces in abundance every GUILTY..
able growth common to the north
temperate zone, the surrounding for.
ests of valuable woods and the under.
lying stratas Of precious minerals, the
springs and streams Of translucent
purity on every hand, the wealth of
fish and game at his very door, such as
less favored mortals annually travel
hundreds Of miles to find. He Is con.
tented, but small credit Is his for that,
for how could he well be otherwise
than content? 1t is sad that such
idealistic conditions may not con.
tinue, but 1t is written that the pres.
ent possessors of this favored land
must soon give place to others more
appreciative of it's incompatible fea-
lures. A railroad has recently cut its
way through the best Of this region,
and the unaccustomed rustic Of bank
notes and chink Of coin will eventually
tempt the hill-dweller to part with his
birthright. So 1t has always been in
the worlds history-the good things
that are ours without price invariably
pass from our hands before we come
to understand their value. The White
River country will shortly be discov-
cred anew by class of immigrants
better capable of Judging its POSSIBLE
ities-the men who seek modest
homes where the clay of the land"
will effectually prevent crowding by
too close neighbors. where their cat
tie can fatten on free range, where
the wealth Of forest and mine awaits
development by intelligent workers,
and where the game and fish offer en-.
joyable recreation to all who have
leisure and inclination for sport.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
DECIDES BOYCOTT is ILLEGAL
Racine Judge Holds Unions Liable for
Damages to Employer.

Racine Wis.-Union labor was dealt
a heavy blow by the decision of Judge
Chester A. Fowler in the boycott suit
for $4,000 damages brought by Baker
Otto B. Schultz.
BY the decision the contract exacted
by the boss bakers by the union men,
by means of which the workmen
sought to enforce the closed shop, is
held illegal, the trades council and
the individual members are enjolned
from using the unfair list" the boy
colt is declared an actionable con.
spiracy to accomplish criminal or
unlawful purpose; Baker Schultz is al
lowed to recover damages of $4,000 for
the loss of profits fro-l the time OF
the commencement of the boycottng
acts up to the time of the trial, and
$500 in damages for the amount Of
injury to his business and property IN
relation to it's selling value.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-08-31
BRYAN ARRIVES IN SAFETY
soPuLAcE CHEERS NOTED DEM.
ocRAT ON RETURN.
Delegations from Nebraska Enthusi-
astically Hail Their Well.known
Neighbor as Next President Of
the United States.

New York.-Under gray skies but
exuberant spirits and bronzed by
he suns of many climes during a yea:
" travel completely around the world,
William Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska,
vice the nominee of the Democratic
party for president Of the United
states and already Endorsed as the
candidate of 1906, steamed up New
York bay Wednesday afternoon on
he steamer Princess Irene and re-
.eived an ovation from large welcon.-
ng parties which went down to quar-
lntine to meet and cheer the incoming
vessel and its distinguished passen-
ger.
Mr.. Bryan did not enjoy his usual
health during the voyage, but he was
much better Wednesday and said
hat he felt sure he would be able
% carry out the plans which have
been made for him during the next
lew days. He was very much fatigued
when he boarded the . steamer and
during the entire voyage suffered
from indigestion and severe headache.
his illness was not serious enough to
interfere with his work, however,
and he devoted large portion Of
the nice days at sea in preparing his
speeches and in keeping up his CORE
spondence.
Mr.. Bryan did not land in New
York city proper until Thursday aft
ernoon when he was received at the
Battery by delegations Of prominent
Democrats from all parts of the coun-
try and escorted to the hotel where
he will make his headquarters while
here. He was taken off the Princess
Irene by special permission of Presi-
dent Roosevelt shortly after the YES
Sc had anchored in quarantine. First
he went aboard two tugs which had
been chartered by "Bryan's Nebraska
Home Folks" where he was exultant-
ly greeted and hailed as the next
president. He then went aboard the
trim little yacht "lllini," owned by
his long time friend anu schoolmate,
Edward F. Goltra, of st. Louis, and
where such we'll known Democrats as
Norman e. Mack, national committee
man for New York, and Daniel J.
Campeau, national committeeman for
Michigan, were awaiting him. In the
"lllini'' Mr.. Bryan was taken to the
landing of the Ocean Yacht club at
Stapleton, Staten Island, where he
landed and was whirleu away in an
automobile to the home of Lewis
Nixon, Ben Braw," on the heights of
Tompkinsville and overlooking the
harbor.