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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
IS RE-APPOINTED
POstm ster David Il. Wilson Still
Officiates.
Official Notice From Post Office De-
partment at Washington Re-
ceived Last Week.

David E. Wilson has received officia
notice Of his reappointment as postmas-
ter of this city for another term his
credentials from the post office depart
ment at Washington together with the
necessary blanks and bond which he is
obliged to fill out and file were received
last Friday.
The recommendation was made by
Congressman VIM. Alden Smith. sew
eral weeks ago to President Roosevelt
who sent it to the senate for confirmation.
Mr.. Wilson has already held the office for
eight years and the reappontment is good
for another four years. He has given
excellent satisfaction and the business of
the office has been so well taken care of
as to receive words Of hearty commenda-
ton from the officials who come here to
inspect the office and also from the post
office department in Washington.
Since his incumbency many improv-
ments have been made in the way of fa-
ciltatlng the handling of the mails quickly
and the volumne of business done has
nearly quadrupled in the last eight years.
Through his efforts five rural delivery
routes have been established and put
into successful operation from Belding
and nearly every farmer within a radius
of ten miles is being served with daily
mail.
There will be no change in the office
force. The present corps are capable,
and obliging.
Mr.. Wilbur Wilson is the deputy post
master and his assistants are Mr.. Sum
ner Wilson, Bert S. Gregg and Miss Min
ME Luce. The rural carriers are L. A.
Rowley. Route S; A. M. Eaves. Route
10; Carl Steele. Route II; Arba Face,
Route ! 8 and T. w. Thompson. Route 9.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Resolutions.

At the regular meeting Of Phoenix
lodge No. AZ. D. Of H. the following reso-
lutons were adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty
Father to remove from our midst our be-
loved sister, Melissa M Riker we as a
lodge mourn the loss of faithful sister
and kind friend, and therefore be it,
Resolved, That we as her sisters ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved family in their affIiction, and be it,
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes. sent to
the family, and printed in the Belding
Banner, and that the charter be draped
in mourning for so days.
Mary Retterstoff,
Pearl Gould,
Mttie Moore,
Committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
The SEASON OPENS
May 9th VIII be the Date of First
Game.
Belding ana Ionia High schools VIII
Have Game Here. Both Teams are
In Excellent Condition.

The base ball season, under the man
agement Of the Beldng Base Ball and
Athletic association, will open at Ellis park
on Saturday, May 5th, when the Belding
high school will meet the lonia high school
on the local diamond The Belding boys
have done some hard practicing and are
in shape to put up strong game. while
the team from the county seat is a close
second if not an equal and we may expect
a hotly contested trial for supremacy.
The games will follow the Belding- g-Iona
game IN regular succession once week,
the bookings through May being as fol-
lows: Belding H. S. VS.. Grand Rapids
n s. on the ! 9th and Beding H. S. VS..
Big Rapids on the 9th. On the 26th of
May will be High school Field day which
includes entries from eight of our sur
rounding cities and promises to be Of great
interest. The regular opening Of the Bel
ding city team will occur on May so,
but the opposing team has not been Sc
cured as yet.
The management promises an interest
ing season and the beginning would go to
show that if given a reasonable amount Of
support, they will keep their promise.
In the practice at the grounds last Sat-
urday those who were present did some
fine work. and in the absence of Capt
jersey. Mr.. Clayton Chapman took charge
of the work and put the boys through
some of the fine points, as only such
player as he is capable of doing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
A PIONEER CALLED.
Peter Casper of Keene, Left for the
Other Side SATURDAY..

Last Saturday night about | O'Clock
after an illness Of seven weeks, Peter
Casper, a pioneer Of Ionia county, gave up
the light and passed to the other side,
having reached the ripe old age Of z8
years, most of which was spent in Keene
township. Six children, three sons and
three daughters and beloved wife we're
left behind TO mourn his departure.
The funeral was held at the Catholic
church in Miriam. Monday, the service be-
ing performed by Rev. Fr. Zindler, and
the interment was made at the Catholic
burying ground in Miriam. Mr.. Casper
was well and favoraby known in this sec
tion and besides his immediate family,
leaves large number of friends, who will
greatly regret the knowledge Of his pass
ing away.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
H FADED THEM OFF
Postoffice Thieves Caught In Lowell
Friday Morning.

Last week on Wednesday night the
postoffice at Sand Lake was broken into
and before the three thieves could procure
anything they were frightened away by
citizens after running fire with revolvers.
They stole rig of C. H Hamilton near
there and drove south, arriving at Jerome
Champions farm in Ada sometime in the
night of Thursday. Here they abandoned
the tired out horse and stole another and
left driving toward Lowell.
Officers from Grand Rapids we're noti-
fled and they soon got after the criminals,
and posse of them were stationed at
Lowell expecting they would attempt to
drive through the place. At l:50 o'clock
in the morning officer Ike Wood saw the
rig coming and stepping into the street in
front of the Waverly hotel ordered them
to halt. They dashed by him on the run,
but struck a pile Of sand in the street
which overturned the rig and they were
thrown out Wood fired at them as they
ran and with the assistance of the other
officers two we're caught, the other got
away but was wounded. In the aban-
doned rig kit of burglars tools and other
evidences Of the men being crooks were
fonnd.
The crooks gave their names as James
Reynolds and Patrick Collins Of New York
and Philadelphia.
There was much excitement in Lowell
during the encounter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

More than half of mankind over six
ty years of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disoderrs. usually enlarge
ment of prostate gland. This Is both
painful and dangerous, and Foley's
Kidney Cure should be taken at the
first sign OF danger, as 1t corrects ir-
regularities and has cured many old
men of this disease. Mr.. Rodney
Burnett, Rockport, Mo, writes: IL
suffered with enlarged prostate gland
and kidney trouble for years and after
taking two bottles of Foley's kidney
Cure | feel better than have for 20
years, although am now 81 years old !"
Sold by w. /. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Argued the Case.

D. c. Sheldon was in Lansing Friday.
where he went to argue the case OF Albin
Bruce VS.. the M. E. church in appeal
from the circuit court. Our readers will
remember the accident that occurred at
the M. E. church during the work Of fres-
Going the interior, wherein Mr.. Bruce re-
ceived bad fall from the ceiling of the
church while engaged in the work. MIR.
Bruce began suit through his attorney in
the Grand Rapids courts and was beaten
in the circuit court, but took the case to
the Supreme court, where Mr.. Sheldon
went to argue the case Friday. The
Supreme court will in all probability
stand by the verdict Of the Kent county
circuit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
AnniYersnrY Celebration.

The Church Of Christ will celebrate the
second anniversary of the dedication of
their house of worship Lords day. April
2e. The morning service will begin at
1000 o'clock instead of 1880.
There will be number of speakers in
this service, also special music. Every
diciple should be present.
A double chorus. aggregatng about
forty voices will lead the singing in the
evening service. Special music by both
choruses. Evangelist Kindred, will
preach the sermon. Every body welcome.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Advertised Letters.

The fol owing is the list OF letters re-
naming uncaled for in the Belding post
office April 25d Mr.. Ray Barbour, w.
J. Barker, Mrs. Emma Bangs, Mr.. Joe
Cameron. Miss Stella Davis, Mr.. j. G.
Fellows, Mr.. w. Fuller 2, Mr.. Willard
Howe. Mrs. Deal Marlleur, Julia Nelson,
John Nichols, jay Nelson. Mr.. Jack Rus
sell, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Mrs Mary Walk
er, S. o. Wood, Miss Alice Williams.
D. E. Wilson, P. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
HA d A BIG CROW ID


BeIding w. &. T. L. Held Housing
Meeting at Baptist Church sunday.
The ladies of the local W. C. T. u. held
a rousing meeting at the Baptist Church
last Sunday evening. The house was
packed to its fullest capacity and many
were unable to gain admttance The
subject for the evening was Narcotics,
and some very fine addresses we're de-
livered by DR.. |. S. Morris, Rev. H. N
Spear, Rev. j. w. Sheehan. Rev. ]. c.
Meese and Rev. A. Secord
The singing for the evening was ex-
cellent, Mrs. Chas Filkins, of Chattanooga,
singing two beautiful solos. Tobacco US
ers who were present were given some
very pertinent instructions concerning the
use of the weed and it is believed that
some Of them will eschew its use in the
future.
During the progress Of the meeting a
collection was taken for the benefit OF the
San Fransisco fire sufferers and S5l.8o
was donated for that purpose. The COL
lection which usually belongs to the w.
G. 7. U.. was kindly turned oyer by the
ladies for this much needed relief.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
John Beach Wants Farm Rack.

John Beach Of Cannon made bad mis-
take when he married Mrs. Charles Farr.
Her name before she married Farr was
Alberto Beach, cousin Of Johns.
Beach owned good farm in Cannon
and had some money besides; he was get
ting pretty well along in years, his cousin
it seems, wanted both farm and money.
She got divorce from Farr on some pre-
text or another and then got into the good
graces Of John and married him. getting
the farm also. They travelled some and
went west, while in Oregon so it is claimed,
she told John that the laws forbid cousins
to marry. Finally her former husband,
Chas. Farr came west and one night,
Beach says his wife and Farr held him up
on a bridge at midnight and got all his
money and now Farr and Alberto are oc-
cupying the Beach farm. He wants ii
back and also all the money he can get.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

A dose OF Pine-ules at bed time will
usually relieve backache before morn
ing. These beautiful little globules
are soft gelatine coated and when
moistened and placed in the mouth
you can't keep from swallowing them.
Pine.ules contain neither sugar nor
alchohol-just gums and resins OBJ
tanned from our own native pine for
ests, combined with other we'll known
bladder, kidney, blood and hackache
remedies. Sold by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Notice

Is hereby given that the firm of Karshner
g. Martin is Dissolved by mutual consent.
A. L. Karshner retiring. The business
will be continued by Braday Martin TO
whom all bills are to be paid.
A. L. Karshner.
Brady Martin.
Beldng, Mich, April %, 1906.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
VIII Aid Them.

An appeal from the Knights Of Pythias
lodges in San Francisco has been received
by Fortuna lodge of this city for aid and
the boys have arranged to give a charity
ball to be held on Saturday evening April
28th in Hubbell hall for their benefit. A
large turnout to assist in this worthy
cause is hoped for.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

A liquid cold cure for children that
IL pleasant, harmless and effective is
Bees Laxative Honey and Tar.
Superior to all other cough syrups or
cold remedies because il acts on the
bowels. An ideal remedy for Coughs,
Colds, Group. Whooping Cough and
all durable lung and bronchial affec-
tions In child and adult. Pleasant to
take. Sold by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

You feel the life giving current the
minute you take it. A gentle sooth-
ing warmth fills the nerves with life.
It's real pleasure TO take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea
or tablets Connell Brothers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

The tar that is contained in Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar is harmless
1t ls not coal tar, but is obtained
from the pine trees Of our own native
forests. Bees Laxative Honey and
Tar Is the best remedy for colds be-
cause IL acts on the bowels-thus ex-
pelliag all colds from the system.
Bees Is the original Laxative Honey
and Tar, and Is best for coughs, colds,
Groups, whooping cough, lung and
bronchial affections Sold by Connell
Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

This is the season of listlessness,
headaches and spring disorders. Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea is sure
preventive. Makes you strong and
vigorous. 30 cents, tea or tablets
Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and SYM
pathy in our sad bereavement, and for the
flowers and also the singers,
Enoch Howell.
Emma Howell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

Salve! Salve!. Spread the Salve,
but let ii be Pine Salve. natures rem
edy for cuts. burns, sores etc. Sold by
Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

The gums and resins obtained from
pine trees have long been recognized
as highly beneficial in the treatment
of backache, kidney and bladder
troubles. Pine-ules is the name of a
new medicine. the principle ingredi-
ents of which cone from the pine
forests of our own native land. Sold
by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

For headache, constipation, ETC..
Dade's Little Liver Pills are best.
They cleanse and tonic the liver. Sold
by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS

VIM. G. Colyin representing the Liberty
Moving Picture Co., arrived in the city to-
day to arrange with Manager Hethering-
ton for the appearance at Belding opera
house on Wednesday evening, May I'd
This company is controlled by the Liberty
Amusement Co., of the Kncker booker
Theatre, N. Y, and has purchased at a
large expense the American rights to
what is known as the lifeograph, recent
invention perfected by an expert electric
ian in England This device has revolu-
tionized the moving picture business, as it
eliminates the disagreeable features which
have hitherto attended all motion picture
exhibitions. particularly the flicker, which
is not only hurtful to the eyesght, but also
destroys the life-like appearance of the
pictures. The inventor has named it tie
Telegraph. because he rightly claims that
it makes the picture absolutely life like.
The films used by this company are all
new and have never before been presented
on this side of the water.
Mr.. Jack Elliott. the we'll known tenor
late Of the Bostonians, will sing several
new songs, for which the company carries
illustrated colored slides The whole
forms an entertainment at once amusing
and instructive. and one that cannot be
missed by all lovers OF clean. wholesome
amusement
Below will be found an endorsement
from Manager John |. jackson of Cold
water. where the company appeared Sat.
ADril 9 ct
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

For bloating, belching, indigestion
etc, eat Rings Dyspepsia Tablet
after meals. Sold by CCnnell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26
Only $3.50.

The Grand Rapids Daily Press and the
Belding Banner to r. F. D. subscribers
only $3.50. 55tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

Try Banner LINERS, they always pay.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-04-26

Tihbits Opera House. Coldwater, Mich.
can personally recommend the display
given by the Liberty Moving Picture Co
the equal of any and superior to many en-
tertanments Of the class among the most
pretentious exhibitors.
John |. jackson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
IiESPER
---) BY |--=---=-=S
HAMLIN GARLAND
COPYRIGHT. HAML1N GARLAND
AMLIN GARLAND

Ibid lie do it?'
"He did not prevent it, He lifted
his eyes to the sky. 1T will soon be
light, and then we can see to work"
He turned to leave without further
explanation. but Ann called to him
"Send us word when you can, won't
youY'
"As soon as we know the men are
alive l will come and tell you," he
promised.
AS she watched and waited the day
came leisurely, laggardly, over the
hills and swarms Of excited men and
slattern women poured from their
Bhacks and tents and holes In the rocks
to acquire in detail the news of this
midnight assault ON the leaders of the
independents. To do them justice, even
the most virulent unionists were for
the moment moved to sympathetic de-
nunciation. The destruction of proper.
ty was one thing, the murder of work
men quite another. AS for the crews
OF the nonpartisans, they We're ready at
the word of a leader to search out and
lynch those who laid the train and
fired the fuse, but to all of these Ray
mond gave the same word of COM
mand, "Save the men below"
On the heels Of this tumult, as if to
pile Pelion on Ossa, messengers came
shouting through the sunrise: 1.-THE
deputies have come! The sheriff 8
army is camped on the park"
Instantly the throng Of idle sight
seers swept back toward the town,
leaving not so much as a word of well
wishing to stand in their places. The
ruin Of the Kelly mine became small
thing to them. now that the real battle
was on.
where is Jack Munro?" timorous
people asked. Where are the We
dettesr' No one seemed to know, and
the officers Of the union were in a
panic.
The sheriff had, indeed, stolen a
march on Skytown and was only wait
ing for daylight to discover his enemy
This was his capital mistake. Had he
puahed against the enemy at that mo.
ment, with Munro and his men still on
wild goose chase down the opposite
canyon, he might have won the hill in
a bloodless charge, but even as he dal-
lied the vedettes came toiling up the
trail from the south, weary, but full of
fight, and lined out on the northern
slope with the fort at their backs. And
10 at last the two forces of disorder
OF passion and prejudice-were set face
to face. Battle was now inevitable.
gro De con Jlnued,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
BANKERS IN SESSION,
Thirty-seeond Annual Convention of
American Association Opens.

st. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE American
Pankers' association convened Tues
day for it's thirty second annual con-
vention when the trust companies sec.
ton was called to order at the
Olympic theater, simultaneously with
the gathering of the savings banks
section at Schuyler Memorial hail. The
meeting of the association as whole
will not take place until Wednesday.
Hundreds of prominent bankers,
representing every state and territory
as we'll as the United States depend
encies, are here as delegates and Of
ficers of the association place the Total
attendance, including delegates and
unacce.dited visitors, at 1000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
VICTORY FOR RAILROAD MAN.
Fraser Not Guilty of Contempt for
Refusal to Produce Records.

st. Louis, Oct lin the hearing
before Judge Adams of the United
states circuit court of appeals, of the
contempt case against R. M. Fraser,
chairman of the eastbound freight
committee, who refused to produce
certain records at the hearing of the
governments custer case against the
Terminal Railroad association and
was technically placed under arrest at
the instance of Special Commissioner
Rombauer on the charge of contempt,
Judge Adams Tuesday decided that
Speeia! Commissioner Rombauer had
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19

When q horse is so overworked it
lies down ard In other ways declares
its inability to go further. you would
consider it criminal to use force Many
man Of humane impulse S, tho would
cot Willingly harm kitten, is guilty
OF cruelty where his own stomach is
concerned. Qverdriven, overworke5,
when what 1t needs Is something that
will digest the food eaten and help the
stomach TO reouperate. Something
like Kndol For Dyspepsia that is sold
by j. Fl. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19

not the authority to issue a suppoenae
duces tecum against Fraser or COM
NIT the witness to Jail and Fraser was
discharged.
Attorney e. G. Crow, chief counsel
in the governments case, thereupon
announced he will go before Judge
Finkelnburg of the United States dis
trict court and ask for an order re-
curing Fraser to produce the desired
records.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Detectives % Little.

Chief OF Police ]. w. Jones is seri-
ously considering cutting down the
number of men on. the detective force
and placing the reserve men on the
night patrol force. According to the
statements of Chief of Detectives
George McNutt, that department has
had few important cases to work up.
on since May l. The department con.
sists OF chief and six men. The chief
believes that three of the detectives
could be OF service walking extra
beats. while the other four could
handle all of the cases referred to
| them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Decision Deferred.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 12.-It can be
said with almost positive certainty
that the Wisconsin railroad rate com,
mission will not give out decision
on the petitions for two-cent pas
'senger rate on railroads operating in
this state before the general election.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Nav Cheat suicide Pact.

Smithville, Mo-, Oct. 13-Jesse B
Webb, who Thursday was shot by his
wife, who then killed herself in car.
rying out a suicide pact. entered into
by the young couple, was much i'm
proved Friday morning, and may re
cover.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Women Win Damages from Planter

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. IA special
to the News-Scialiter frem Helena,
Ark, SAYS that the jury in the dam
age suit AGAINST the wealthy farmer
Musgraye. e Missias.ppi county, Ark,
brought by Miss Witt and Miss EN-.
mons, both o. st. Louis, returned a
verdict Tues lay. Damages were as,
sess9d in favor OF Miss Witt for 1925
and in favor OF Misc hn,mons, $1,000
Ccaase} isf a4usgraYe says he will
pay these aIilour.,s
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Verdi Monument Unveiled,

New York, Oct. 13.-The monu'
ment to the Italian composer Verdi,
erected on Seventy-second street and
Amsterdam avenue by the Italians
of New York, was unveiled Friday
Nth appropriate ceremonies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19

Keep the bowels open when you have
a cold and use good remedy to allay
the Inflammation Of the mucous mem
brapes. The best is Kennedys Laxa.
tive Honey and Tar. 1t contains no
opiates, moves the bowels, drives out
the cold. Is reliable and tastes good.
Sold by II Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-10-19
Old Soldier In ouandary.

Joseph Roth, an old soldier who
lives on the Saylor road, almost wept
with disappointment when Deputy
Clerk Maher told him he would have
to wait five years before he can become
citizen under the new naturalization
law. Therefore, Roth must do with.
out pension, although he believes he
Is clearly entitled to draw money from
Uncle Sam.
Roth stated that he came to this
country when mere boy. He served
In the civil war, but has never applied
for pension until this month. Pen.
sion officials discovered that his father
was never naturalized and Roth has
asked that he now be made a citizen.
Unfortunately for him the new law re.
quires five years after the first appli.
cation, and Roth has grave doubts
whether he will be in existence by tho
time that period has elapsed.