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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
No Dividend Declared.

NEW YORK. March 30. - Broken heads. black eyes and torn raiment were the net results of the annual meeting ot ;.e stockholders of the Pyr- amid Mining company of Nevada. held in the offices of the company. Al Wall street Incidentally the president. Will liam BueI Nichols. resented the imputa- ton of the vice president. James Fran cis Lester. and punched him severely in the face. The row was over dividends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
Widow. Robbed. shoot. Her.eIf.

NEW YORK. March 3O..--Robbed, as she alleges. of bonds and real estate worth $l50.0o0 by a Broadway clothing manufacturer whom she trusted to set tie her estate. Mrs. May R. Kay, the handsome young widow of a rich New Orleans stockbroker. last night shot herself over the heart at the Hotel Alabama. She was taken to St. Vim cents hospital. where the doctors said she would die
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
"ApostIe of Truth, Insane.

>UPRER6ANp1SKy. O., March 31-- Immortal" J. N. Free was adjudged insane and sent to the State hospital at Toledo. He is eighty years old and broken in health. Jacob Newman Free, known as ''The Immortal !. N.," was born in Mansfield, O.. in 1926. It was said that love affair was the cause of his becoming 'wanderer on the face of the earth" He always pro claimed himself "the apostle of truth"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
Mrs. RooseveIt'. Southern Trip.

WASHINGTON, March 30. - Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by her chil- dren-Ethel. Archie and Quentin-the children's governess and Mrs. Roose- velt's maid. left Washington for Fer nandina. Fla. on the Florida limited over the Southern railway. At Fernan- dina they will board the Mayfower for a cruise of about ten days in West h. dian waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
Denver Woman Hurt at Capitol.

WASHINGTON. March 30. - Mrs. Mary Wallace of Denver was fatally injured in the public elevator in the senate wing of the capitol by attempt ing to leave the car while it was in motion. She was caught between the senate floor and the top of the car and crushed about the breast. An ambu- lance conveyed her to the Emergency hospital. but in the meantime she was treated by Senator Gallinger. She lost consciousness soon after being releas- ed from the car and died at the hospi- ta1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30

than ever. I was In bad way and scarcely able to be about when a friend told me how Doan's Kidney Pills had cured her of an attack sim liar to mine and on her recommenda- ton got box at the H. W. Lake Co and in short time after I began using the pills l was much improved and the pains gradually left me. The trouble has never returned. hear many good reports of Doan's Kidney Pills fron all sides"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
Experiment.. In Emb.lmins.

NEW YORK. March 30.-On the re- suit of two experiments in embalming last night may hang the life of Albert T. Patrick. now in the death house at Sing Sing. The bodies embalmed are in the undertaking establishment of c. A. Benedict One is that of woman, the other that of man. The district attorneys ofiice intends to give the re- suit of the experiments when Patrick's application for new trial comes up on April G.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
win Throw 14,oOo Miner. out.

VIII Throw 14,OOO Miners Out.
 DIES MONIES, Ia., March 30.--Rep- resentatives of Iowa coal operators and miners will hold . joint meeting today to declare suspension of work in Iowa mines for sixty days, beginning April 1. The suspension will throw about 14,OOO men out of employment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
and dance of Edgewood A. c. at Si- monsville school hall.
 Ao,tI on uY,I<a- .,


 April 20-Wilton Lackaye.
 April. 28-Seventeenth ansarl muster and reception of Company g, First regiment, Hibernian Rifles, at City hall.
 April 20-Grand whist party by Catholic Women's association at Eagles hall.
 April 23 and 24-Mildred Holland in "The Power Behind the Throns" and "The Lily and the Prince"
 April 26 to May +Bazaar given by St Michaers church at Goodwill hall. Waterville. April 2s-"Deserted at the Al tar."
 May 4-Thirty-ninth annual re- ception given by Y. M. c. L. A. at Leavenworth hall.
 May 20-Creatore's band.
 May 21-Robert Edeson in Strong Heart"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30

pension of mining in the three anthra- cite districts, beginning Monday morn Ing, April 2. The committee informed President Baer that the miners scale committee will meet the operators scale committee in New York city on Tuesday, April 3.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30

Critic Sues Theater Managers.
 NEW YORK. March 30.-James s Metcalfe. the dramatic critic of Life barred from theaters here. has sued the managers for s210.0o0 damages
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
cIo,,,~ stock a,o,a,ion..

Money on call firm at 5is per cent: prime mercantile paper. 505iz per cent: exchanges. s,s7, 7,S17. .ooe: balances. slt.05l. .sss
 Closing prices:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
New York Markets.

FLoUR-Dun and about steady: Minne- ! sota patents. A.Ea4.5e: winter straights. i @ 7o0 sso; winter extras. e BQsS; winter
 wHEAT~Aithoush . trine lower at tn. start. wheat had . sharp rise later on | covering due to a strong corn market: l May, stSQsf1sc.: July, ohp85sc.
 and higher on firm cables, bull support and lighter receipts. May. Sic.
 BUTTER-Creamery. extras. per pound, Z6ZAc. (Mercsntile Exchange official seconds. isof7c. thirds is61sc.: held. eI- 1 tras. 1qzc.: frsts. is0 Dc: seconds. lsis 9isc.: thirds. lSalsc. state dairy. tubs. finest Sg7se nrsts. 1sstc.; seconds. lI0
 cHEEsE-s;ste, full cream. large and small. eoiored and white. fancy. iidlf<c. good to prime. 1.s dlste common 10 fair. iisail+c.: winter made. best. io9l0i1c. 1; part skins. prime. siznsizc.: fair 10 good. sGsc.. full skins, 3d+c-
 EGGe-state. fennsylvania and nearby. choice. i7elsc.; extra mixed. Isise.: nrs,s, ieQ1esc.: southern. common to fair. sfa Ec. geose eggs. S1soc.
 TALLow-stesty: city. Be: country, 70
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 LIVE POULTRY Fovis. per pound. Bc-: roosters. young. 11isc-. old. r.. tur- Keys. 1s9isc; ducks wsstern. per pair. E6Sc.. southern and southuest.rn. S1 7Dc-: resss. western. E&elb. sost5frn and southwsstern. E-16if: pigeons. se9
 DRESSED PoULTRr-Bron.rr. poznes and under per pair. D9Ec: New York and Psnnsyfvanis. lsczcs ehsckens Phil- adslphla. ary picked ls9lsc,; New York art P.rrsyivsnla- le1lsc. fovis. Phiis- t.lphis- try picksd- 9flr4c-. cocks. cd trT pIrked ard scsl3st 1ec-. ss1ats prin.. arr, vhfs.. p~r dezsn- q zel e.
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

present and those In attendance re-
port most enjoyable time.
Miss Lola Spanogle arrived home
Tuesday evening after spending
pleasant week with friends near
Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. II S. Noddlns returned
home from Niagara Fdils saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Eckhert and
Mr.. and Mrs George Hopkins were
given an exciting ride sunday morn
ing while on their way TO campmeet-
ing Meeting an automobile their
horses became frightened and starred
on mad run. After throwing out
the occupants and completely demol-
ishing the buggy, the team continued
10 run until reaching Orleans center
where it was stopped. Fortunately
no one was injured
Mrs. Bert Peterson from near Jack
son. is visiting her people, Mr. AMI
Mrs. Fred Emery
Miss Jennie Evans spent the latter
part of the week with lonia friends.
Miss Fannie Balloon Of Iouia was a
guest of Miss Maude Clements over
Sunday.
Warren Willard and Melvin Willard
and son Luther OF Grand Rapids, we're
o er Sunday visitors at VIM. Beach's.
Mr. and Mrs L J. Wandell have a
ably daughter, who arrived at their
home the past week.
Little Kleo June, only child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Alvah Hill, died Frida
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
ANON-K ZEN Il.

Mrs. Carrie Scott visited her uncle
and aunt in Smyrna, Sunday.
Vern Scott nd Elton and Silas Hui
went to Grand Rapids on the excur-
sion Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Higgins visited
at Allie Knees Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson and family.
of Lake Odessa we're guests at tn,
home of Orrin Green Saturday anc
Sunday.
Fern Green goes TO Grand Rapid
Tuesday to visit her sisters.
Joe Lott, who had his leg broken
some time ago, is able to be out again
and is visiting his granddaughter
Mrs. John Brown
Orla Brewer, who has been visiting
his brother the past week, returned
home Sunday.
Mrs. James Renwick is very sict
with bilious fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Dexter of Ionia visited
at Emily Batson's Sunday.
Miss Mabel Lee, who has beer
spending couple of weeks with Mrs
John Wetherbee at McBridcs re-
turned home Saturday.
Phones have been placed in the
homes of Emily Batson, Mat Billing
err, Robt. Sparks and Harry Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz of Grand Ia pids
were callers at the home of Nj. Bill
linger Sunday, making the trip in the
auto.
I. o. Frost and family visited at the
home of Mrs. Ellen Frost this week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
GlsATrAN.

A much needed rain came Monday
night finding some oats out.
To Mr. and Mrs George Ashley ir..
a line nine and one-half pound boy
The first boy in the Ashley families
in many year
After meeting many of her friends
and being entertained at different
homes, Miss Leila Eddy returned t,
Bedding last week.
Regular meeting of Grattan F. &
A. Nj. last Saturday with several can.
didates for admission. Among the
visitors present was Rev. G.. II. Han
cock of Rockford, who favored the
lodge with his fine singing.
Miss Josie Vose of Grand Rapid.
has been engaged to teach in the Les
sitter district the coming year.
Miss Jennie V. Saur, a most success
full teacher in the Sparta schools, has
returned TO her home after a pleasant
visit with friends here.
Your scribe, with other Grattar
pioneers, has an invitation to attend
the annual reunion OF the Murray
family this week Wednesday at Nose
ley hall, South Grattan.
w. j. Lessiter has cornstalks meas
uring eleven feet, three inches, alst
one field of oats that took five balls Of
Irvine to bind six acres.
j. A. Lessiter came upon an old set
tier rattlesnake just at dusk one nigh
last week. But for its warning rattle
he would have been bitten. 1t wa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

There were 40 members OF the family
present and the day was made doubly
enjoyable by celebrating the 6lst
birthday anniversary of Mrs. j. l.
Thomas, who was the recipient of d
fine pair of gold bowed spetacles and
a handsome salad bowl as reminder
of the appreciation and esteem in
which she is held by the members of
the family. A picnic dinner was
served in the dining room which was
lastly decorated with evergreen
draped from alternate corners to the
center of the ceiling, while the win
dows were festooned with the same,
all of which lent decided charm to
the effect, the word welcome being
placed above the door. The table
decorations we're sweet peas and mas
turtiums. While the bountiful re-
past was being enjoyed by the COM
pany they were entertained by Mrs
j. f. Bookey of Stittsville with num-
Der Of choice selections on the Graph
aphone, The afternoon was spent
with visiting, singing, recitations and
speech-making, all making the day
one long to be remembered. Those
present from a distance were l.. p.
Thomas and family of Lo veil, John
Thomas and wife, James Thomas, Jr.
and family, DIR. Gaylord Fisher and
Miss Lysle Shipman of Grand Rapids.
Other members of the family living
at greater distance were unable to
be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
ORLEANS.

The ladies' aid society met with
Mrs. VIM. Beach last Wednesday. a
chicken pie dinner was served after
which an interesting program of mu-
sic was rendered. REGULATIONS were
also given by Misses Ida Beach and
Matte Stone. Several visitors we're
present including Mr.. and Mrs. j. w
Sheehan and children and Mrs. Maude
Unger and son Fales of Belding- and
Miss Maude Ellison of Keene.
Quite number from here attended
the campmeeting at Long lake Sun
day. The sermon given by DIR. Thir-
kield was especially interesting
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.. S.
Woodbridge has been quite i'll during
the past week, but is much improved
at this time.
Clyde Beach, In company with sew
eral other young men from Bedding
left Thursday afternoon for Aberdeen,
South Dakota.
Mrs. Dan Wilson spent Thursday a {
Gilbert Hawley's in Keene.
The Farmers club of Otisco and Or.
leans he'd their annual picnic at Long
lake Friday. A large number OF
members and invited friends were
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
cANNONsBrRG. .

Miss Laura Lampmau OF Lowell has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bert
Hartwell the past week.
Miss Katie Hartwell is spending a
week with her aunt, Mrs. Oberly of
Isabella county, and her grand par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Lampman
of Lowell.
Miss Lucy Hciferan of Grand Rap
ids is enjoy ing short vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hefferan.
The third annual reunion of the
Thomas family was held on Friday,
August Bird, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Thomas of Cannonsburg.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

There is nothing so pleasant as that
bright, cheerful. at peace with the
world feeling when you sit down to
your breakfast. There is nothing So
conducive TO good work and good re-
suits. The healthy man with a
healthy mind and body is better fei.
low, a better workman, better citi-
zen than the man or woman who IL
handicapped by some disa bility, how.
ever slight. A slight disorder of the
stomach will derange your body, your
thoughts and your disposition. Get
away from the morbidness and the
blues. Keep your stomach in tune ana
both your brain and body will respond
Little indlscretions of over eating can
be easily corrected and you will be
surprised to see how much better
man you are. Try little Kodol foI
dyspepsia after your meals. Sold b.,
w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
BARTON VILE.

Miss Mary Bishop of Almont visited
at Newton Douglas last week.
George Fletcher of Lowell Is visit.
ing his sister, Mrs. f. J Richmond.
The Sunday guests at M. j. Rich
mond's were, Morris Kinds and family,
Walter White and family, F. j. Rich
mond and family, Gully Virgins and
wife, of Moseley, George N. Fletcher
of Lowell and Mrs. Almira Ring OF
Grand Rapids.
Fred Thompson and wife spent Sun
day at Newton Douglas.
Misses Ruby Douglas, Luce Rich
mond, Grace Moon, Hattie Andrews,
Emily Davis and Mamie Braden are
enjoying this week at Bricker park,
Long lake, occupying the Pioneer
cottage.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grist of Newsy items Reported BY
OR Special Correspondents.
killed and ten full grown rattles Sc

nAhSu diu Ten luil Sio"H idttiSo sc
cured.
Frank Ramsdell and wife, who are
about to start on another tour, were
given farewell picnic at Pine Island
lake last Saturday. Every good thing
of the season was on the menu for
dinner.
Mrs. Rilla Written of Alpena, is
visiting Grattan friends.
Mrs. Simon Matice and daughter
Gertrude, have returned from a long
visit with Grand Rapids friends. All
will be glad to learn that the health
of Gertrude is improving of late.
Some over a week ago Platt Row
land was taken with an aggravated
sore throat followed by the swelling
of his tongue till he could scarcely
swallow even liquid food Di. Spen-
Ger brought him out speedily and he
is now hard at work. He had been
putting Paris green on potatoes be-
fore he was taken, which poison al
ways affects him.
The Ashley church L. A. S. held a
social with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles God
frey last Friday. Receipts 81 s., one
dollar of which was contributed by Miss
McMullen the Greenville mail carrier
Venus Chapter o. e. S. holds regu-
lar meeting next Saturday evening
with work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
OTISCO.

Geo. Brown and wife and f. Dietz
and family visited at w. c. Fisk s
Sunday.
Edward Reeves and Miss Katie
Hubbard visited the latter's aunt,
Mrs. Hattie Clifford of Shiloh, Sum
day.
+. II. Luscombe and two children,
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Weed attended
campmeeting at Long Lake, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Leach of Orleans
spent Sunday at S. G. Snyder's.
Mrs. Spanier of Lansing visited at
Mrs. Maggie Skellenger's the latter
part of the week.
The social held at the church Fri
day evening netted the Sunday school
the sum of Sll.l0.
The Cleaners of Shafter Arbor will
hold an ice cream social at their hall,
on Friday evening, August 18th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

Prof. Tyler of Amherst college says:
"a man can live comfortably without
brains, no man ever existed without a
digestive system. The dyspeptic has
neither faith, hope or charity" Day
by day people realize the Importance
of caring for their Digestion; realize
the need of the use of little correc-
tive after over eating. A corrective
like Kodol for Dyspepsia. 1t digests
what you eat. Sold by w. |. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

morning after an Illness OF nearly
hree weeks. Like a passing sun
beam she came and went, dying at
the age of eight months. Her parent 5
are nearly heartbroken over the sad
death and many friends extend their
deepest sympathy to them in their
bereavement.
Sweet babe-why was she taken?
. Only God alone can tell.
Though hard TO part with our darling
We know be doeth well.
Dear bahe-how we did love thee.
In sadness our heads we bow,
And ask FOR strenet tn to bear bravely
This burden of sorrow now.
Kind Father, we give to thy keeping
Our baby, pure and fair,
Teach us 10 trust in Thee fully
And meet our darling there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
Was In Poor Health for Years.

Ira w. Kelley, of Manifold, Pa 1,
writes: II was in poor health for two
years. suffering from kidney and
bladder trouble and spent conside rable
money consulting physicians without
obtaining any marked benefit, but
was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure,
and | desire to add my testimony that
it may be the cause of restoring the
health of Others" Refuse substitutes.
Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09
In BELDING.
Every Claim l. Hacked by Local Tes-
timony.

EN0Iy 1lolAn - bnthco " A<o~"s ~
timony.
III the reader wants stronger PROOF
than the following statement and ex-
perience of resident Of Bedding,
what can II be? =.
John Sales, of Root street, well
driller, Belding, Mich, say: II had
kidney trouble Tor ten or twelve
years, no doubt brought on through
heavy work and exposure To all kinds
of weather. | have had some terrible
attacks of backache. often being laid
up for weeks at a time perfectly
helpless. 1 had frequent attacks OF
headaches dizziness aud an annoying
condition of the secretions. III L
caught the least cold il went right to
my kidneys and | suffered severely.
/ learned about DOan's Kidney Pills
some three or four years ago and have
used them on several occasions. They
never failed to give me relief. L was
suffering from an accute attack this
summer and knowing what Doan's
Kidney Pills had done for me In the
past | went to Cornell Bros drug
store and got boy. They helped me
right away just as they had helped in
former cases. / have tried a great
many remedies but can say this for
Doan's Kidney Pills. | have received
more permanent benefit from their
use than from any other medicine l
have ever used"
vor Sale by all Dealers. Price 80 cents
FOSTER MILBURN CO.,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

A world of truth in a few words:
Nearly all other cough cures are con-
stipating, especially those containing
opiates. Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar moves the bowels. Contains
no opiates. You can get it at w. J..
BenediCt's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

Why does the sun burn? Why does
a mosquito sting? Why do we feel
unhappy in the good old summer time:
Answer-We don't; we use DeWitt's
Witch Hazel salve and these little ills
don bother Us. Learn TO look for the
name on the box and get the genuine
Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

Scrub yourself dailv, you're not
CLEAN inside. Clean insides means
clean stamach, bowels, blood, liver,
clean healthy tissue in every organ.
Moral: Take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 80 cents, tea or tablets.
Sold by Council Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-08-09

A woman worries until she gets
wrinkles. then worries because she
has them. If she takes Rocky Noun
tain. Tea she would have neither
Bright, smiling face follows its use.
81 cents, tea or tablets. At Cornell
Brothers.
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~ SaIe by all Dealers. Prfce Do coht
OSTER MlLBURN CO.,

BUFFALO. N. ",
Sole Agents for the United states.
Remember the name DoaL's. take no substitute
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-02-28
DEATH STARED
THEM In FACE
SCHOONER'S CREW HAS
"A MARROW ESCAPE
Sailors Were Aboard Wrecked Vessel
All Night During Terrific Storm
The Schooner Sank Soon After the
= Crew WasaSaved. ,s.3

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 28--After a har-
rowing night on the deck of their yes
sci with the life savers on shore unable
to reach them either nv life boat or
breeches buoy and with death staring
them in the face for hours the crew of
the four masted schooner George M.
Grant from Brunswick. Ga. TO Perth
Amboy, N. J.. lumber laden. was rescued
shortly after 9 O'Clock this morning by
the Norfolk tug Jack Twohey, which
started at once to Norfolk with the
ship-wrecked men. .4 80 .&
The conditions became worse on the
Grant as the hours passed and just be-
fore the arrival of the Twohey it looked
as though the schooner's crew, already
half frozen from exposure, would have
to take to the rigging of the vessel to
save themselves. Immediately after the
rescue of the Grants crew. her decks
became awash and the schooner soon
sank. ta. ~
Her cargo remains intact as yet but
conditions on the coast are still severe
and indications are that the vessel will
be total loss. The coast storm of last
night, which was the severest in many
years, has abated to some extent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1906-02-28
CANAL QUESTION.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. s28. The board Of
engineers, appointed by the government
to Investigate the feasibility of an in
land waterway from Norfolk to Beau
fort, N. c., met iii the office OF the
United States engineer at the custom
house today and will remain in session
for four days. The board consists of
Colonel Leach and Captains Flagler and
Howell. These officers last November
made a trip through the district through
which the proposed canal is to ruin and
now they will consider the matter and
discuss the various features, prelimi-
nary to their report to the government
concerning the estimate Of the cost Of
the canal and on. its value to shipping.
The proposed waterway from Norfolk
TO Beaufort is zoo, miles long and from
ten to twelve ieet deep and could ac-
co1nnodate vessels which draw up to
eleven feet The dangers of Hatteras
would be avoided and shipping men
claim that there would be great saw
ing To floating property The other
end of the proposed canal is forty miles
below Cape Lookout and the trip could
not only be made quicker, but also
safer. There has been general de-
nland Tor the canal.