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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
IONA co. w. G. T. I
VIII Hold Annual Convention Here
for Two Days.

FOR Two Days.
The 9th annual convention Of the w
C. T. U Of lonia county will be held in
Beding, Sept 9 and goth. commencing
at 80 p m. Wednesday.
The delegates who are town Wednes-
day forenoon are TO have the pleasure OF
visiting the silk mills Wednesday p m,
besides the routine of business, there will
be two interesting papers read, "Remini-
sences" by Miss Helen Wilson of Ionia and
The Future of the w. c T. U." by Miss
Carrie Holmes of Orleans.
Wednesday evening, an address by Rev.
" K. Beshgeton of Muir on Putting on
the Lid or Cleaning the Kettle
Thursday forenoon, reports, election Of
officers. two papers, Statistics Relative
10 the Drink Habit and Mother in the
Home
A parliamentary contest conducted by
Mrs. A. S. Benjamin on National Parlia-
mantarian.
Thursday afternoon, what Y. Can
Do" by Mrs. Benjamin.
A Symposium on Suffrage and a
debate, Resolved that Woman Should
Vote on Equal Terms with Men and a
paper from Lake Odessa. Mrs. Nora
Henderson Of Lyons will give practical
Loyal Temperance Legion Work" and the
8elding L T. L will give flag exercise.
Music and recitation will be interspersed
The convention closes Thursday evening
with gold medal contest.
Members of Belding Union should be
present at all of these meetings il posi-
ole. All Belding is invited TO attend Nc
admission Wednesday evening, colec-
ton will be taken. Thursday evening ad-
mission will be o. and 5 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
New Millinery store.

A new store has been opened in this
city in the Bricker block on Bridge St
and, with fine new stock, bids fair to be
one Of tie most promising.
A full line of fail and winter millinery
will be found here and under the super
vision Of the, pleasant proprietress. Mrs.
F. Simpson. everyone is sure to be salts
fled.
Mrs. Simpson is a graduate OF one of
Grand Rapids most fashionable establish.
ments and. with large experience since
completing her study, surely makes her
fully competent in her line.
The regular opening for the season will
be about Sept. 25. at which time she will
be pleased to see all those wishing tc
purchase or look at hats. See her adv
in this weeks Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
ORLEANS AFFRAY
MONDAY AFTERNOON
Unfortunate Occurance mt Hiram
JacksOn's Residence.
Arb,trators Met TO Eject n settlement
of Property Matters. Assailant
Under Arrest.

An unfortunate occurrence took place in
Orleans at the residence of Hiram Jack
son Monday in which Mr.. jackson, who is
about 65 years of age, receivea some in
juries at the hand of Lafayette Hale
which was at first thought to be very
serious. Mr.. Hale, who is a son-in-law
of Mr.. jackson, having married his daugh-
ter, Mrs. hummer, some time ago but
with whom, for reasons best known to
himself, he was separated from, was
called to the jackson home together with
Fred Pitt, Andrew Hale and Thos. Murray
for settlement of their business affairs
by arbitration the three gentlemen named
having been agreed upon as a board Of
arbitrators. During the meeting Mr.. Hale
went out of the house and soon returned
with stone IN his hand and struck Mr.
jackson, who was sitting in chair, a
blow on the head taking him unawares,
Mr. jackson threw up his hand to ward
off the second blow and the tip end of his
little finger received bad bruise.
The gentleman present who we're great
ly surprised at the incident at once inter
ferred and Mr.. Hale left the house.
Mr.. Jackson's wounds were attended to
by physician but were found not to be
as serious as at first supposed to be and
he will soon be alright.
Mr.. Hale, it is thought, must have been
slightly unbalanced in mind at the time
as there was no apparent cause for the
act and Mr.. Hale himself stated to sheriff
Fales that he had no recollection Of the
affair.
The business affairs between Mr.. Hale
and wife and also this unfortunate occur
renee will probably be settled UP without
recourse to the courts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
ELECTED OFFICERS
o. T.. >. Held Annual Election-Fare-
well Reception

The annual election of officers of Doric
Chapter 0. E. S. took place Friday even
ing at Masonic hall.
There was a good attendance of the
members despite the hot weather and the
degree was conferred on one candidate.
At the close Of the work and at an oppor-
tune time Mrs. E. B. Laphan in behalf of
the members presented Mrs. Abe Fried
man, who with her husband are soon to
move to Portland, with a star pin as a
token of friendship and esteem. Refresh
ments Of sherbert, waters and cake were
served and social hour was enjoyed.
The officers elected are: matron, Mrs.
Louis Sayles; patron, George NJ Foster;
associate matron. Laura Driese; sec
Amelia Griffeth; treasurer, Mrs. j. E
Ferguson; conductor, Allie Arnwine as
sociate conductor, Miss Pearl Parker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
The baptist Resort.

That Long Lake is destined to be
one Of the most popular resort grounds in
this part Of Michigan is evident by the
fact that the Baptists of lonia have pur-
chased the Vanlotea farm. large por-
ton Of which borders the south side of the
lake east Of Ben Halls resort.
David c. Crawford has been surveying
and plating it and says it is a beautiful
location and fine grounds. A number of
lots have already been sold to members
Of that denomination who will build cot
tages.
Undoubtedly it will be but few years
when every available spot for camping
purposes will be taken at the lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13

Alderman Frank T. Connell has pur-
chased Of Alderman George Stout his
fine house on the corner of Liberty and
Alderman streets now occupied by Abe
Friedman. Mr.. Connell and family will
move into their new home as soon as it is
vacated by Mr.. Friedman who intends
soon to go to Portland to reside.
The property and location is an ex-
cellent one and Mr.. Connell is TO be con-
graduated on securing it. Mr. Stout bull
it for himself and spared no expense ir
putting it in fine shape.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Anusements.

The pantomimic cartoon comedy drama,
"Hoolgan in New York" will be seen at
Belding opera house on Friday evening,
Sept. | 4. 1t is said to be one Of the most
refreshing original stage creations seen in
many day and abounds in humor and
pathos from rise to fall Of fioal curtain.
Besides Hooligan, who is accompanied
by his famous dog, Flip, a big company of
well-known stage favorites will be in
evidence Many ludicrous situations are
heightened by original trick properties,
while an actual train Of cars and other
realistic scenes of interesting places in
New York will be shown. Prices 25, IS,
E0
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Celebrates 5sth Birthday.

On Sunday. September g. about SO OF
the relatives and friends of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Skelenger gathered at their home
in SMYRNA and had glorious time cele-
brating the gentleman's 58th birthday.
The guests were royalty entertained by
the hust and hostess and a sumptious
dinner was served consisting of roas,
chicken, salads, pie and in fact everything
which goes to make man like his neigh
bors as we'll as himself which was fol-
lowed by most delicious ice cream
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Dennis Skellenger Of Grand Rapids, anc
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mehney Of Athens. anc
last but not least the Underwood Bros. o
Beldlng who favored those present with
ride in the choo choo wagon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Getting Ready for Campaign,

Now that the nominations are made for
state and county officers the campaign
for landing them in office will open with
vigor at once.
Hon. Herbert E. Powell is chairman OF
the county committee and Hon. j. Clyde
Watt is secretary. A meeting of the
committee was held in Iona last FRIDAY
on call of the chairman and an organiza-
ton effected for vigorous work.
The meeting was large and enthus-
astio one. favorable reports being receiv-
ed from the various sections. Mr. Powell
named j. L. Sutherland Of Portland
Frederick Pitt Of Orleans, Lee Cusser Of
Belding, Evert DAVIS Of lonia and Raw
Colwel Of Odessa as the executive COM
mittee. Committee rooms have beer
opened in the Silver Graft block.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Trip on the Grand.

Adam Wagner and daughters, Jennie
and Florence, and E, B. Laphan and wife
went 20 Grand Rapids Monday where
they took the river steamer Grand at
noon for ride on Grand River to Grand
Haven, the trip being most delightful
one. The river at present as far down as
Eastmanvlle is quite shallow in places
and the steamer grounded several times
hut by skilful manuvering with the big
Mississippi pa idle wheel on the steamer S
stern she was urged along and the Haven
was reached at seven o'clock.
Mr.. Wagner's old home was at East
manville having went there first in 1851,
he and his brother-in-law. Ed. Thayer,
footing it through the snow from Grand
Rapids. He was in business there for
many years and built and operated the
first ferry line on Grand river which is
still in commission, carrying passengers
and vehicles across by scow transporta-
tion. The river bed has been changed
considerable by the government works in
its process of dredging
The trip was very interesting one tc
Mr. Wagner as it took him over the scenes
of his early days and also to Mr.. Lapham
who made a number 70 trips down the
river in the rafting days of 40 years ago
The return trip was made by the in
terurban line reaching Grand Rapids at
o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
IN INTEREST OF
MOTOR ROAD
A Very Enthusiastic Meeting
Was Held.
The Building of the Detroit. saginaw
and Grand Rapids Line Looks
Favorable-C Com. Appointed

"A meeting was held in the Opera
House Tuesday evening, and although but
a short notice was given, there was a
good representation Of our citizens pres
ent There we're a number of gentlemen
present from different places along the
proposed line east of the city. all of whom
we're very much interested in the project,
and some of whom had taken stock and
others were officials of the company.
President M. E. Peck of the Business
Mems Association called the meeting to
order and asked E. B. Lapham to preside
as chairman.
Frank n. Farnham of Ithaca, who was
here with surveying party several weeks
ago, addressed the meeting and gave some
outlines Of the work already done and of
what was proposed to do, that arrange
ments had been completed for financing
the enterprise as soon as the right of way
was secured and sufficient stock sub
scribed. No payments on stock are to be
made until the completion of the road and
cars running. the amount apportloned in
this vicinity TO be based on ten miles of
track at $4,000 per mile. One director
is to be elected from this city. Five hun
dred dollars is to be raised in cash at
once to assist in making the survey and
defray preliminary expenses
T. T. Newton. Rev E Nudge and Otto
Bulls of Maple Rapids. E. p. Sherman of
Bancroft. j. w. Smart OF Saginaw. R. j.
Law Of Toledo, H. D. Pew of Palo and
Ben Hall of Long Lake we're called upon
and made remarks and arguments favor
ing the project.
Mr.. Nudge was enthusiastic and said
he had been watching and waiting for
many years for a road through Maple
Rapids and considered this line very
favorable one. Mr.. Law Of Toledo said
the money was ready to finance it as soon
as the people along the line had done their
part
F. A. Washburn, Mayor w c Spicer
H. j. Leonard. |. l.. Hubbe. w. p Hether-
lnBlOn, n. T1udSON, Z. ". l-lOJO, w. T.
Bricker, E. E. Chapple M. E. Peck. Chas.
M Wise, Adam Wagner and others of our
citinens spoke briefly in favor and en-
couragingIy OF the proposition. all being
agreed that Belding should have the road
and we're willing to assist in getting it il
possible.
The following committee to take the
preliminary steps for active work was APP
pointed: chairman, Mayor w. G. Spicer
Chas M. Wise, Brinton F. Hail. w. p
Hetherington, F. A. Washburn, w D
Ballou, |. L. Hubbell, n. J. Leonard anc
Benjamin Hall.
Another meeting will be held Monday
evening in the opera house at which
every farmer, business man and citizen il
invited to be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
WON'TCOME THIS WAY
Ionia after Detroit. Saginaw and
Grand Rapids Motor Road.

Grand Rap1d's MOtOr koau.
The Detroit, Saginaw and Grand
Rapids motor rail road is not likely to
come through Belding unless some action
is taken to head off the movement to
run the line through Hubbardston to Ionia
and then to Grand Rapids leaving Belding
on the outside.
The route and plan of construction as
outlined by the Farnham Bros. when they
passed through here with a surveying
party several weeks ago seemed to be the
most practical and feasible of any line yet
talked of for Beldng, coming through
Maple Rapids. Palo. Beldlng and thence
through Grattan to the Valley City. If
this road goes through and it looks now
very favorable TO such an END, Long
Lake, Beldlng and Grattan can hardly
afford to have it switched off at hubbard
ston. Meetings in the interest Of the road
are being held frequently along the pro-
posed line.
On Sept lst one was held in St. Johns
Of which the press says: A committee
composed Of Horace Gage, George S
Cor bitt, Richard Davis and Frank Farm
ham has been appointed by Presden,
Byron Daney of the St. Johns Business
Mems association to secure S 5000 ano
right of way over the proposed route as
St. Johns share for the proposed Detroit
Saginaw and Grand Rapids electric rail-
way. Maple Rapids will raise similar
amount and work will be started as soor
as the $4,000 is pledged.
The Ionia Sentinel said this of the Hub
bardston meeting: "A large and enthusi-
astic railroad meeting was held Monday
at Hubbardston. Mr.. Farnham address
ed the audience. A committee Of eighi
was appointed to solicit aid and right o.
way. This road will extend from Detro
and Saginaw to Grand Rapids, and vii
come to this place from Maple Rapids
As the committee has not had time to act
the financial feeling OF the community Cal
not yet be determined"
Since the above was put in type tn,
surveyors have reached here and meet
ing has been held.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13

When two strong men come TO
blows, even if they are well matched
il is not a pleasing sight, but if the
man WHO gets the worst of it will use
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, he will
look better and feel better in short
order. BE sure you get DeWitt,s.
Good for everything salve is used
for, including piles. Sold by w l..
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
A DELIGHTFUL Trfp.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. c Lloyd returned Sat
urday from delightful. vacation trip in
New York and Pennsylvssia. Mr.. Lloyd
says it was one Of the most pleasant trips
he had ever taken. They visited New
York city and philadelphia, and also
spent some of the time with Mr.. LLOYD S
parents in Westchester Penn, whom they
found well and happy and enjoying life as
well as anybody could.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
GREENVILLE
BABY SHOW
Small Exhibit Which Will Occu-
py Big Space.
AZ the Greenvills Fair, september go,
Fine List of Prizes Offered for
the Differeet Classes

A Baby Show at Greenville Fair is as
necessary as horse race because there
has always been one and because one is
always expected. Therefore the manage
ment included it in this years catalogue
but never for minute supposed 1t would
grow to the proportions 1t has assumed,
DR.. A. w. Nichols, who has charge of this
department has had such hearty support
and the inquiries have been so numerous
that it now looks as though the show will
tax the new grand stand to its utmost Ca
pacty when the babies and their attend
ants assemble et between 9 a. m. and
noon, of Thursday the goth.
The following are the prizes recorded to
date. Others are promised and will be
announced later;
FIRST CLASS
Handsomest baby under months of age.
st prize-(D G. A. Williams, SIS in
gold; ~ o. M. lnkley & Co., pair shoes
(5) ], g. Newbrough, 81.
End prze-(l) E. s. Clark, ST. in trade
for baby (2) Andrew Gardella, ST in
candy.
5rd prize-(l) Smith & Backus, 81; ;(2)
Leroy VanWormer, S in candy.
SECOND CLASS
Handsomest baby between months and
! year.
lst prize-H. [. Baker, 81 set Of knives
and forks.
End prze-(l) Mrs. w. D. Smith, So
silver set; ~ New York Racket Store,
Sl.5o doll.
5rd prize-(lD c. w. Cook, ST. in per-
fume; ~ G. W. Stevens. S china plate.
THIRD CLASS
Handsomest baby under 2 and over |
year of age
st price. L. Gilmour. SO clock
End prlze-Thos. Palethorpe, SIS photo
graz pbs OF winner. -------..--.-...-
5rd prize-(l) H. Harris, doll; ~ Her
old & Bennett, baby rocker.
FOURTH CLASS
Handsomest baby over 2 and under 8
= years Of age.
lst prize CD Greenvie State Bank, So;
(2) n. Cogswell, ST.; 81 G. B. Rarden, 81
2nd prze-G) A. Furman, pair Of
shoes; (2) Peter Hansen, ST.
3rd pnze-(D D. D. Cooper, 81; (2)
Belts & Walter, ST.; (5) A. F. johnson
81 Co., 81; (4) N. P. Madsen, 81.
FIFTH CLASS
Handsomest baby over 3 and under a
years of age.
(CoNTINUED ON PAGE g.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
A YoungC Coon.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coon are the
proud parents of fine boy born Wednes-
day. there was no one in the world
happier than its pa this morning as he
passed out the cigars to his friends. The
youngsters name is Harold James Coon
and Charley says it will be X. P. when
he gets old enough.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13

When you have cold II is well to
be very careful about using anything
that will cause constipation. Be par
ticularly careful about preparations
containing opiates. Use Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, which stops
the cold and moves the bowels. Sold
by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Church of Christ.

Lords day, Sept. l6, 1880 a. m.
The Lords Dead Letter Office" 1880
p. m. illustrated sermons covering events
in Chrst's life from his baptism to the
sermon on the Mount. Copies Of famous
painting by Sohopin, Seheffer, Herbert,
Wood, Dubufe and other noted artists will
be used by means Of electric stereoptcan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13

Good for the cough, removes the
cold, the cause of the cough. That's
the werk of kennedy's Laxative Hon
rey and Tar--the. original laxative
cough syrnp- Contains no. opi iates.
Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the Bedding Building and Loan
Association will be held at their office on
Monday evening, September IL, 1906, at
1850 o'clock p. m for the purpose Of
eectlng three directors for three years
each and one director for two years TO
fill vacancy and to transact such other
business as may come before said meet
ing
Adam Wagner, Secy. IL 2 W
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13
card of Thanks.

] wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude
to the nelghbors and friends who helped
SO herolcaly to save my property in my
late disaster by fire.
MRS. MARY F. Moon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-13

All persons indebted 10 the firm Of A,
g. D. Friedman are requested to call al
once and settle account as we intend 10
remove to Portland in few weeks.
Very Respectfully.
o. n E~;.l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
CAUSE LIVELY CHASE.
Large Crowd Gathers to Take Part iE
Pursuit of Negro.

Two pistol shots rang out in Second al
ley by AL CampbelIs saloon yesterday
evening about $50 o'clock. In an Instant
people from all directions poured toward
that point 1t was soon learned that
Policeman Joe Nix was in hot pursuit of
negro After he was caught near the
county Jail charges of disorderly conduct
aggravated, were preferred.
When the chase started 1t was two
man affair with the negro several lengths
In the lead the field soon became crowded
with hundreds of outsiders who finished
strong.
1t seems that the officer flushed the me-
gro, whose name is Frank Lee, on Twen-
tieth street. He was long and lean and
built for running and when he saw the
opening as Second alley he bounded to-
ward 1t like a rabbit in briar patch. The
going was pretty easy for the officer for
the first few yards. but as the negro
struck his stride the officer despaired OF
lessening the daylight between them, and
it is said he fired the two shots heard
But as the bow Is to the arrow so were
these two shots TO the negro. He shot
forward and gained ten lengths. Police
man Nix finally overhauled him at the
end of the Jail block on Fourth avenue.
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MEXICO, MEX, and return S497O
Account the International Geolo-
gical Congress. The Louisville &
Nashville railroad will sell round trip
tickets to Mexico City and return at
rate of one first-class fare plus %
cents. Tickets will be sold August IA
to 81, limited 30 days from date of
sale.
Richmond, Va, and return. 319.25
Account Grand / Fountain United
Order of True Reformers, tickets will
be sold September 2 to 5 inclusive.
September 80 and October /. limited
October S,-aeount Grand United Order
of Odd Fellows
Toronto, Ont, and return. $27S5
Account Patriachs Militant and Sow
ereign Grand Lodge T. O. o. f., round
trip tickets will be sold to Toronto
september to Is inclusive, final lin
1t September %. with privilege Of ex-
tension to October "a
For reduced rates. north east. south
and west. sleeping car reservations
and general information, call or write
TO p. Sid Jones. H. P. A. or r. c.
PIERCE. T. p A.. both phones se5,
Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
GERMANY OFFENDED BY
EDWARDS LATEST MOVE

Berlin, August ia dispatch to the
Lokal Anzelger from Cronberg says.
King Edward has announced to the
Grand Duke of Gutenberg that he wosild
dine with him. The duke came to Nearby
Koenlgsteln for this purpose. 1t is not
certain whether the engagement will be
kept, but 1t gives occasion to wide=reaeh-
ing eonjeetures. It was left to the king
pleasure to make such dispositions. OF
his time as he wished.
The Lokal Anzeiger says 1t is impossible
to verify the above here. but that If due
1t will make an exceedingly bad impress
sion among the German people, emphasize
ing the lack of harmony between the
monarehs far more than the meetings
had awakened hopes of the restoration
Of harmony.
The Grand Duehy of Luxembourg which
was declared neutral territory by the
treaty of London of 1867 was one of the
factors in the dispute between France and
Prussia. which caused the Franeo-Ger-
m4n war of 1901. 1t formerly was in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-16
DlFFERENTIALs ARRANGED.
Agreement Is Finally Reached On
Grain Rates to Gulf and Seaboard.

Chicago, August 15.-The long-stand-
ing controversy involving the differen-
tials between the Gulf and the Allan
tic seaboard on export grain from Mis-
souri, river points was adjusted here
today at a special meeting of the ex-
ecutive officers of the western trunk
lines committee. This differential has
been a troublesome factor in the ex-
port grain rate making for years, and
it is believed the solution reached will
permanently settle the controversy.
According to the provisions of the
agreement which expires April l, 1907,
the gulf lines will receive a differential
of 5 cents on all grains from Kansas
City and cents from Omaha. None
of the published tariffs shall include
the fobbing charges either at the sea
board or the gulf. The feature of the
adjustment is the extension Of the diff
ferential to cover wheat, which has
hitherto remained outside the range of
discussion.