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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19

lookout against his visitations in the future.
But only three days afterward, favorite
yearling failed to come up at night. The next
morning they found part of the mangled body
in the meadow, and they tracked the panther
to the foot of the mountain by drops of blood
and bits of hide, which had once assisted in
making up the physical sum-total of the un-
fortunate heifer
The pioneers knew enough of the character
OF these creatures to be keenly alive to the
danger which now menaced them, for they
felt certain that, having once tasted of their
herd, the animal would, in all probability,
make victims of others; nor would the lives
of their families be secure.
the one succeeding the evening they had dis,
covered the loss of the heifer-was spent in
arranging trap by which they hoped to Sc
cure their rapacious visitor.
They had brought with them to the frontier
a bear-trap-,a large, wicked-looking affair,
the largest bruin that ever walked on four
legs. This was. set slyly and s1illfully in a
little ravine back of the cabins and around II
for lure were distributed portions of the
yearling's carcass which had not already been
disposed of.
In the morning the trap was found sprung.
but it was empty, and the meat had been
eaten or carried away by the wary animal.
The next device of the pioneers was 10 take
sheep and faster, it alive to stake few
rOuS IrOm IHc 6HcuJ uOpiHB CndC the panther
would be attracted by its sense of smell and
hearing to make them an early visit.
In order to make the reception as hot as
possible, the pioneers took turns standing on
guard, with two heavily loaded muskets ready
for use.
This was done for five or six nights; but as
their enemy did not make an appearance at
all, the two men grew tired of this constant
watchfulness, and declared their intention of
disseminating the guard. The two boys, Da-
fathers places, andsthough the elder Cum
midges demurTed at first, they finally con-
sented.
All this time the stock was guarded by all
hands in the pasture, and every night carefully
folded in the shed. The first night the two
boys took their stations inside the rude cow,
shed and the door was securely fastened
Each held in his hand an old Aint-lock mus,
ket, loaded with heavy sugs and carefully
primed. The slide to the lintel-aperture was
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
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savage scream far off in the timber. The
boys face paled suddenly.
Run for your life, Prue!" he cried. "It's
a.pantner, sure enough and the mother is
run"
Prue instantly dropped her "pretty kitty
to the ground, when it was caught up by the
strong jaws of Tige, and the frail life shaken
out of it in twinkling.,
Urson trampled on the neck of the other
cub, though it uttered one sharp, piercing
scream before the work was accomplished; |;
and, trembling with apprehension of greater
calamity vet in store for them, the frightened
children hurried down the hillside.
They had gone but few rods, however,
when, with frightful series of screams, the
furious animal bounded forward on their
track. 1t halted at the body of the first dead
at the second, and ieaped ike a maddeped hSMnr
creature down the green hillside.
The panther was met by the faithful Tige
who threw himself upon the intruder.
The two animals, nearly matched for size
and equally as to courage, grappled with pro
digious herceness. Over and over they rolled
growing, biting and tearing at each other
giving vent to the most frightful growls and
snarls.
The horrible outcry of the contendino foes
added impetus to the flying footsteps Of the
children, who reached him lust as the family
were sitting down to dinner.
Gaspmg for breath, their faces blanched
with fear, their appearance occasioned sud
den commotion in the household, and when
Orson half breathlessly, told the story The The
pioneer and his son David took down their
muskets, and rushed out, with the ayowed
determination to assist the brave dog.
Just outside the door they met Tige, how
ever, returning from the fray. He was in a
terrible condition, having received many severe
bites and scratches, and was much weakened
by loss of blood.
1t was weeks before his wounds healed. and
meanwhile the pioneers experienced other adj,
ventures with their dangerous neighbor,
About week after the childrens adventure
at the blueberry knoll, when the cattle came
up at night, one Of the young calves was miss
ing. Both the elder and junior Cummidges
hurried out in the search, but failed to find
any traces of the animal.
They decided that they owed their loss to
the panther, or the "catamount," as they
called it, and determined to keep a sharp
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19

showed back, so as TO permit an unobstructed
view OF the intervening space leading to the
secured sheep, SO that no animal could possi-
bly, advance in that direction without at
traetlng their especial notice.
Both renamed on guard all night, but moth
ing disturbed them until about two hours af-
ter midnight, when, far off on the hillside,
they heard wild, wailing scream.
Each boy felt his breath come quick and
short, as he imagined that the savage animal
was approaching.
But minute after minute passed and the
panther did not appear. Much to their disap.
pointment, the morning dawned without their
so much as having glimpse of their :nemy.
The second night was bright with moon
light and as our lads took their post they
felt sure they should see the panther without
"Dick," said David after they had sat
need of us both staying awake all night. It
shall be as it Is on shipboard-two hours on
and two off. I'll stand the first two hours
watch, and then. III call YOU"
The younger lad agreed to this, and he
lay down to sleep, making the other promise
to be sure and call him when the two hours
were up.
David's guard passed off quietly and so did
the first hour of Dicks The boy was fast
falling off in a doze, despite his desire to be
wakeful, when he thought he saw the shadow
of some object stealing from among the
trees.
He knew it was the panther There could
be no mistake about it. The poor sheep rec
ognized an enemy, too, and began to bleat
piteously.
Not without little tremor of his nerves
did Dick peer through the loophole to catch a
second glimpse of his crafty foe. Every min
ute seemed an hour to the excited boy; but
in short time he saw the panther walking
boldly out into the clearing. 1t had caught
sight of the bait, and was eager to get its
breakfast.
What monster il looked in the moonlight
Dick grasped his musket with firm hand,
row aperture, made ready for the fitting mo-
ment to fire.
Nearer the panther came, creeping slowly
toward the trembling sheep which promised it
meal. When within five yards of its victim
the animal crouched for spring. 1t was
not more than fifty feet from Dicks sta
As the fierce brute lay, it presented to the
boy, from his narrow portfolio in the Intel,
most admirably y-inviting target.
As the eye of the youthful hero, in taking
aim, ran along the surfsce OF the rusty barrel,
he tonally made slight noise but
the slightest sound was sufficient to attract the
attention of the beast, which turned its head
with an angry snarl in the direction of the
shed, presenting two fiery orbs that cleaned
in the moonlight like living Goals Of fire.
1t was an opportunity not to be neglected,
and Dick hastily pulled the trigger.
There was loud explosion, and the pam
ther made wild leap of fully thirty feet
toward the cow.shed, and then plunged for
ward, biting and tearing the earth furiously
in its death-agony
The report of the musket awakened Da-
vid just in season to witness its expiring
''Wen done, Cousin Dick" he said, patron
izngly "I couldn't a. done better myself"
The panther proved to be one Of the larg-
est size. measuring ten feet from tip to tin.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
None Coming In

1t was raining heavily when Parson Surplus
Eel, in crossing the street, met poorly-clad
boy whose clothes were soaked
my dear little boy, why don't you get an
UMBRELLA said the kindhearted clergyman.
"Since pa has quit going to church he never
brings home any more umbrellas"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
A Case Of Necessity

Minister Ito boy who is digging for worms)
Little boy, don't you know it is wrong to
work on Sunday, except in cases of neces-
sityi
case of necessity. A feIler can't go fishing
'thnut haiti
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-19
Copyright by James Elverson.

GY0N the spring of 1884, two men,
i@t named Ezekiel and Daniel Cum
ks9A.M14 midge, half-brothers by birth, re-
HSEMS4I moved from Portsmouth, N. H., to
the distant frontier town of Ossipee,
tha lakn of Ahe sarna
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs James Williams and Mr..
and Mrs. T. r. Hale Of Mulliken we're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Haddock
near this city the last of the week.
Mrs. Fred A. Bush paid flying trip to
her old home at Brighton the last OF the
week. A new nephew at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. William Placeway was
the magnet that drew her there for a
short visit.
The Misses Ethel and Anna Ryan were
summoned to Saginaw Tuesday by the
sad intelligence that their sister, Dora,
who formerly worked in the box factory
lay at the point Of death with no hopes
for her recovery.
LIE. Green arrived home Tuesday af-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22
Short Hems of Interest Re-
Latins TO the To4un and It's
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

Dora Thorne December 4. at opera
house.
Go to Unger's for your lunches, warm
meals etc.
Chicken pie on Saturday and Sunday
at O'Bryons.
Phone SO will bring our wagon to your
door. City Laundry.
Warm meals and lunches at all hours
at Unger's restaurant.
Mrs. j. Wood of Ionia is visiting Mrs
Effie Brooks for few days.
Special prices on Xmas Photos during
November at w. X. Menkee's.
Call No. 2l4-2r for spring chickens,
corn fed and fat, for Thanksgiving.
Mrs j C. Meese went to Vickeryville
Monday for few days visit with friends
For Sale cheap-smal heating stove for
either wood or coal. Inquire Banner Of
| flee.
Miss Lottie Morse went to Greenville
i, Tuesday for a short visit with friends
there.
Having again assumed control Of the
restaurant. H. r. Unger invites your
patronage.
Mrs. R. p Robothan returned to Fen
wick Saturday after short visit with her
brother, Howard Wilcox.
Mrs. A. j. Hale Of Orleans was a guest
Of Mrs. Wilbur Locke Monday on return
ing from visit at Casanova.
Mrs. John Cook has gone to Sand Lake
after spending few days witch Mrs. n.
Stacey and other relatives here.
Mrs. M. F. Benedict and Mrs. Charles
Lambertson we're guests Of Mont Spauld-
ing and wife OF Orleans, Saturday.
D. Ackley, who is working in lonia was
home over Sunday. Mrs. Ackley went
b Ionia with him Monday for short visit.
F. E. Nelson Of Battle Greek returned
to his home Monday after short visit
at the home Of James Peterson near this
city.
Mrs. George Purdy and daughter
Martha, of Greenville were guests at the
home of Orrin Purdy from Saturday til
Monday.
Mrs. E. Cutler and Miss Ida Cutler o.
Portland were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
William Bowles of the North Side the frs
| OF the week.
Thanksgiving sale on hats Friday ard
| Saturday November "a and rs. rs pei
cent off on all street and trimmed hats
Mrs. F. Simpson.
There is rich treat in store for Bel
ding at the opera house Dec. IL Dear
Usher will give his great lecture will
illustrations on the Orient.
prize Fighting" will be the subject fel
Rev. A. Secord's sermon at the Congre
gational church on Sunday evening next
All are cordially invited to attend.
P w. Hall of Saginaw was guest a
the home of Fred Miner last Thursda,
evening while en- route to Palo for shor
visit with his mother, Mrs. R. Hall.
Owing to the fact that our advertising
matter has not come we cannot explain
our soap club proposition in this issue
However keep your eye pealed and hea
about it in next weeks issue. Yours
Foster, Ritter & Foster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22

Oyster stews Is cents at O'Bryon's.
Hot coffee and sandwiches at 'Bryon
Read Spencer Bros. special cloak sale
advertisement.
Mrs. B. F. Hall was a Grand Rapid:
visitor Saturday
Order Xmas Photos this month at bargain
prices. W. X. Menkee.
Miss Hazel Smith spent Sunday with
her parents at Orleans.
Miss Fern Racey was visiting friends III
Greenville over Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Vaughan went to lonia Sat-
urday to visit with friends.
Miss Martha Kraning was the Sunday
guest Of friends at Lakeview.
Miss Amy Olsen Of Gowen was Sum-
day guest Of Miss Clara Bristol.
Ollie Taft and wife were guests Of
friends in Greenville over Sunday.
Frank Taylor went to Crawling Tues
day to visit with friends few days.
Miss Mable Spencer was the guest o.
lonia friends from Saturday till Monday.
Mrs. H L. Wood has returned from {
short visit with relatives at Cedar Springs
Miss leila Anderson returned Monday
from a short visit with friends at Howard
City.
Mrs. Will Neve was the guest of hei
parents at Gowen from Saturday til
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dawson went tc
Lakevew Tuesday for a short visit with
their son.
Mrs. Heman Dawson Of Lakeview was
a guest at the home of John Sherman
Monday night.
Now is the time to get your holiday hat
during the sale Friday and Saturday
Mrs. F. Simpson.
Mrs. Jennie Brown and daughter have
gone to Lake Odessa where they expect
to spend the winter.
Ora Godfrey and wife of Lowell were
guests of her sister, Mrs. Hammontree
the first of the week.
Excellent turkeys for thanksgiving din
ner or for breeding purposes. Address (
r. Dunlap, r. T. d. No. l6.
Mrs. Arthur Krieger of Greenvie wa:
the guest of her parents, Thomas Con-
nelly and wife, over Sunday.
Mrs. Riley Hull of Cadillac returned tt
her home Monday after short visit a
the home Of Mrs. Melissa Cobb
Mrs. j. c Sprague has returned to bel
home at Trufant Monday after a shor
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor.
Mrs. R. G. Roberts of Port Huron anC
Mrs. Henry Cobb Of Simcoe, Ontario, arr
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Zebe
dee SOVEREIGN for few days. They ar
rived Monday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22


Fountain lunches at O'Bryon's always
ready.
Mrs. E. E Fales Of Ionia was Bedding
visitor Tuesday.
MISS Rose Pinkston left Tuesday for
Saltwater, Okla.
H. W. Hopwood is working at carpenter
work in lonia this fall
Miss Bessie Shaffer spent Sunday with
her people in Greenvile.
Family washing done at the City laun-
dry. rough dry or finished.
Mrs Frank Rogers is spending few
days with friends at Amble.
Mrs Jacob Grankshaw was the guest
of Greenvllle friends yesterday.
Rev. j. c. Meese was the guest OF st
Louis friends the first OF the week.
Mrs. William H. Russell spent Sunday
with her husband at Grand Rapids.
Attend Spencer Bros. great sale OF
ladies' cloaks Saturday of this week
Mrs. Vern c. Divine is making ten
days visit in Grand Rapids and Alegan
Mrs. @. Terwilliger of Durand is guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Foster for a few
days.
Mrs. |. L. Hubbell was the guest OF
Mrs. F. C. Miller of Ionia the last of the
week.
Miss Rose Kane went to Tawas City
Saturday for three weeks visit at her
home there.
Mrs. M. Earle of Stanton visited at the
home Of H. A. Chapman and wife the last
of the week.
Three cents per pound for rough dry or
six cents for finished, for family washing
at City laundry.
Robt. PEBBLES announces masquerade
dancing party at Hubbell hall, Wednesday
evening Nov. %.
Mrs. H. P. Beebe and daughter Muriel
of Edmore, were guests of Mrs. |. E
Davis oyer Sunday.
A first-cass cook in charge of the
kitchen at Unger's restaurant. Get your
meals and lunches there.
Mrs. S. Lewis of Portland was guest
at the home of Mr.. and M {. McNaugh-
ton the the first of the week.
Miss Lena Jersey left Tuesday evening
for Boyne City where she will become the
wife Of promising young man.
Regular meeting Of Beldng lodge, F. &
A. M. next Monday evening at 1850
sharp. All members kindly take notice.
The ladies literary club will meet with
Mrs. w. |. Benedict Tuesday afternoon,
Nov. 81. All members please take notice
Mrs. M E. Pierson Of the north side
went to Sidney Friday for few weeks
visit with her son, Thomas Pierson and
family.
Mrs. Arthur Moore returned to her
home at Eagle Monday after short
visit with her friend. Mrs. Arthur Vred-
denburg.
There will be evening prayer and SER
mon at Woodman hall Sunday evening at
seven o'clock, by right Rev. J. M. McCon-
nell. bishop of western Michigan.
A Journey through the Orient, India,
Ceylon, Burmah and Japan will be given
in an illustrated lecture by Dean Usher at
the opera house Dec. 2. Don't miss it.
The w. c. r. u. will meet at the home
of Mrs. j. w. Sheehan Friday, Nov. 70,
at $3.50 o'clock, topic, The home as a
school Of practical knowledge, mothers
meeting. All mothers are urged to at
tend. Leader, Mrs. Smith Starton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22

ter enjoying short hunting trip in the
wilds Of Northern Michigan. He and his
companions each landed pair Of deer,
and as that is all that one hunter can kill
in a season they hit the trail for home.
The kaffr's Heaven.
Here is a good Kaffir story, which
has the merit of being true. Chris
tian Zulu-Kaffir was heard recounting
to another Kaffir. with all the fullness
and picturesqueness their language so
we'll allows, vision OF heaven which
he had had In drearl. and he de-
scribed in detail what heaven was
like. And saw you any Kafirs
there" inquired his listener. The
teller OF the story pondered awhile,
and then, No" said he, for l did
not look into the kitchen"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-11-22
p;rst niace. It's a wheat food.

First place, it's a wheat food.
why1 Ask the doctor-he will tell you that all
the elements needed to make firm, rosy flesh
and strong muscles, bones and teeth are locked
nm IN n kernel Of wheat-and in no other grain.
And there's no sugar In It, whyi Because sweet
foods make fabby fat and not solid flesh.
And there's no pepsin or other medicine In It
WHY, Because none Is necessary. Its own food
properties make IL easily digestibie Babies so
weak that they can't retain or digest anything
else thrive on It, 1t helps and strengthens the
little stomach-not only for the time being, but
for all time. In short its an all-'round, natural
Jood-one that all babies need and crave-ard
nofhfng else.
Try It for sick babies-it will make them well.
Use II for we'll babies big or littie-just see how
they will grow How sturdy, strong and happy
Il will make them, what appetites they viii have
how sound they will sleep.
Druddist's name and address here-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-16
The Evening Jacket---
When and Where Worn

would he fever men puzzled as 10 its
true place iu the realm OF dress.
one cannot. however. abide by what
he sees I'm public places OF entertain
inent and az after-tAe-show resorts For
az some Of the best theatres IN New York
YOU Will md about as great variety Of
schemes OF dress as you will in the dis
play cases of the department stores The
fact that larger proportion OF men
az a drst-class playhouse affect the eve
ming Jacket affords no worldly basis for
1udgment. Those whose acts are to ba
accepted as criterion do nor swerve in
the least from the established and recog-
nized order or things.
Concerning the practice of wearing the
evening jacket Tor almost all occasions
curing the summer months. what has
fashion 70 say? Assuredly there Is no
fault TO be found because this practice
rs becoming more extensive than hereto
Tore. Rather than that & indicates a
inner appreciation Of fitness in matters
oi dress just as in tho sports the ten
NencN IS MARKEDLY away from any au-
learance ~ 'dressins-up SO al the sum-
NOR resorts the mau who affects cererlo-
NOUS dress when there IS not tho slight
'si suggestion OF cercmoniolsncs u.nv
p-l Gown either a poser or iu need
oi guardian 90 direct his ways
q
upon the question az formalitv or IN
iormahty. Formal affairs are exceoairoi,.
re-" IN the vacation period and therefore
~, occasions for affecting the swallow
'7i are exceedingly rare. Whether ar
country mouse or at hotel men OF means
"o.d comfort above all else They leave
'-e city and its conventions primarily.
20 set IT, only when the natur. o. rho
lnly demands VIII they AFFECT the
,-"" hammer. the poke collar and the
boiled shirt This attitude IS nor oory
natural IL IS more than that. II is
consistent It IS sensible And more
over o. is precisely 10 accord with Tie
best usage ~
Ia town one is expected TO obey the
c@nons % dress Invariably. win tbe
writer or the letter quoted agree ner-
ieo'!y. The evening jacket has no place
az an invitation affair OF any sort either
stag or when women are present Gene~-
..H speaking. the presence OF vyor,ar, f
user makes any gathering cerenonious
70" intimate friends may plan n
dine ln most informal way. and 3. ma,
be wei understood by all without rho
necessity % explicit reference thar In
formal drcss will prevail Under suot
--IDuiil1l-itces. where there IS not the
''-~' -'-t-,@etio. or possibility ~ ..-.-r.--
i'''l. 20 appear IN formal evc.np dress
~'-'- oe incefensible. and would oulv
tehd 20 rnt damuer upon the free s-rirt,
~ tHe gathering Under different c,rc.,r,,-
stances. when Perhaps the same cot.rie
would meet with others who must %
presented 70 some member ~ fhe rar+,.
70 wear ihe evening Jacket you'd be
Nft'e short ~ GIN .tfron+
Tie i.ne. fh"l. Is clearly drawn f,or-
MAJ 0r Informal. tremendous or nor
o, public THESE arc the infauhle
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-16
Holiday Handkerchief
For Man, Woman or Child
Prices 39c dOz. to SIS each.
EOR XMAS GLETS

TI0us, sIyIes and patterns that are seen only
here and prices really lower than what poor sub
stitutes sell for. Make your own observations, and
see for yourself what substantial values we have
TO back these assertions.
chidreps Hsmstitched Lawn Handkerchief very durable;
Chndrens Au-I.nen Initial F5andberchie,z ,,4 - g., ,
boxes box O three. 25c ~
ladies' Henstched Sheer Au-Linen Dirny Hand
ercefs embroidered initials put UP IN ~ haf
dozen each 25e box o $3.50.
Ladies' Extra Fine AI-Iinen FTer~ft-s r4sr,
keTiefs hand-embroideed initial. special value . 19o
aides tinsttched AnLinen Medallion Initial IIanlRer-
chiefs. entirely
ladies' Extra Fine Sheer Embroidered Initial
Handkerchiefs, very tasty 25e
Ladies Hemstched Scaoped Fr,broldoro, -t.- a.,
Linen IIandkerchiefs lawn u f-2e Is 2ae
Gentle,nen's IIenstohea An-1Ane Initial Handkerchief,
'ientenens licnsutched Handkerchief .~+-,
values u 1-2e 10 25c, 25o, Ice, Soc 75c ~
extra values. 25e soc, 75o, stoo. SIPS '7'