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The Montana plaindealer. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1906-1911, 1906-11-16
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County of lonia.
At a session of said curt held at the Pro-
bate oifice in the City of Ionia in said County,
on the twenty eighth day of November, A. b..
1900.
Present: Hon Montgomery Webster,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
ALEXAN FER GRAVELL-.. Deceased.
Fred l.. Williams, Administra' or of said
estste, having filed in said court his fin i al :
mtnistration account, and his petition pray
ing for the allowanc thereof an for the as
Segment and distribution of the residue of
sa d estate TO and among the persons entitled
thereto
1t Is Ordered. That the thirty first day OF
December. A. ID. 1906, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, at said probate once, be and l.
hereby appointed for examining and allow
ing said accoun and hearing said petition
II Is Further ordered. That pubic notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy of
this order for three successive weeks previ-
ons 10 said day of hearing, in the Beldine
Banner. newspaper printed and circulated,
in said county.
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER.
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
Anna T.. Webster.
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
New use fer Phone.

A telephone girl tells the Philadel-
phia Record of a new use Of the
telephone. Three women occupy a
house near where the Gin lives They
had been away in The country for some
time when one day the operator was
surprised TO hear one of them call up
pay station asking for her own
home number The girl says: Il
rang the phone several times. but,
as the house was closed, there was no
answer. Then my curiosity got the
better Of me and disclosed ny
identity and asked why she was call
ing her own number when she knew
the house was closed. That's just the
point. came the response over the
wire. rather tartly. we wish to scare
any burglars away if there are any
in the house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
THE IDIOT Mt HIS WORK.
Youthful Critic Airs Himself as to
Women and Books.

The young man with the dieanpear-
ing chin aud the lofty forehead was
laying down the law 70 circle q SCI
Let friends on the ail-enarosaing sub
ject of Woman, +
Well he remarked, ss lie raised
his glass or.beer and viewed its am-
Der tins through one eye with the
air OF connoisseur, women are
really very tiresome 10 a man OF IN
tollect, ! have had some experience
witch the SEX" and he winked know
ingly at his companions, but ! never
yet met woman who had any brains
or education"
Some one i'm the corner shifted au-
dibly, and was promptly frozen into
silence with an icy stare. Then the
misogynist continued: "A short time
ago l attended a party given by a
man / know There were a number
OF women present. and the conyersa-
ton was most eXasperating TO an in
telligent mind. strolled into am
other room and picked up Moses
from an Old Manse.' After awhile a
girl followed me. / don't know, I'm
sure, why they always take TO me
so She looked at the book ard re-
marked: OH Moses in an Old
Mause; do you IKE those religious
books?'
An appreciative smoker went
round the audience. and the young
man went on with a triumphant
glance at the man who had shifted:
Pooh, what would you expect, book
like that, the most dramatic tale that
scott has written, would be thrown
away upon a woman
And the man who had shifted went
soitly out in search of the bar.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
The Patriots Rebuke.

See your own country first" said
j 8. McWade, the noted secret serv-
ice agent Don't go to England till
you have first seen America. They
who boast about foreign parts when
they don't know the beauties and
wonders of their own land ought to
be kicked.
II met young chap from Boston
the other day. He had been abroad
for a month, and you'd have thou hit
from his clothes and walk that he
was an Englishman. He talked about
England as If 1t was heaven, and
finally he said
"Tn London, you know. a. 9rs !!
at court
81 frowned and said:
Drunk and disorderly?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
H,s Golden Opportunity.

A Baltimo 2 man tells Of an address
made to sos ,Hschool children in that
city by a member of the board Of
trustees:
MY young friends said the speak
err, "let me urge upon you the neces
sity Of not only reading good books,
but of owning them. so that you may
haze access to them at all times.
When was young man., used fire.
quently to work all night to earn
money to buy books. and then get up
before daylight to read them!"-Suc.
cess Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
a Novel WAY Of FISHING.

A correspondent writes. AS ! was
walking along the promenade at East
bourne recently ] saw gentleman
with big black retriever dog, tied
to leash. I stopped and watched
him; so did some more people After
awhile he let the dos go Re swan
out to sea a little way and brought
back what | thought was a walking
stick. But as the dog got closer to
shore. ] saw there was some string
attached to It, which turned out 10
be a fishing line, and, TO the surprise
OF the people around RIM, It had on
the end of IL a small salmon BAGS,
which weighed about four and one.
half pounds Surely this is a novel
way of fishing Weekly Telegraph
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
"c-.INo" EUROPE IN A WEEK.
Mayor McCieIlan's Story Not Great
Deal Exaggerated.

Mayor Mcclellan, OF New York,
taxed at dinner party about the way
that some Americans rush through
their sightseeing during their summer
abroad.
Il have been told" he said. that
al American once drove in a hanson
~ to the British museum. leaped out.
kicked aside the pigeons that were
feeding In the court. and said TO the
uniformed Official at the door:
Have you still got the Elgin mar
vs.?
Yes. sir. or course. sir
Good. And the Assyrian winged
bulls
hey are still here. sir
What about those 6.000 year old
human remains on the second floor
they're not sold yet, are they?
No. indeed. sir. Won't you step
in pnd see them
No. thanks I'll just take them as
per catalogue. You see, I've got
Westminster, st. Paul's. the houses
OF parliament and the Sorth Kensing-
ton to do this morning. and I must get
train for Oxford in time TO run
over the colleges before starting for
Stratford for the night. So long.
sir"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Bullet That Does Not KIN.

A bullet that hits the mark but does
not kill has5ust been invented by DIR.
Deirliers of Paris. The details of It's
construction are not mentioned, but
AZ Is said TO be hollow and can be
used several times. In a. test for
duel practice pistols were used with
steel guards resembling sword hilt,
because. although the bullet does not
penetrate the clothing. 1t will wound
naked flesh. Both men wore goggles.
Out OF 272 shots 202 struck some
part OF the bodies of the duelists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Problem Of the Panama Canal.

The troubles which bcset TIE Pana.
ma officials in thor oaorts to cbtain
and retain workinsmen and c,cIkE
has been told in various ways. Ioa
lave no idea how hard it is 10 ct
canal employees to stick 10 the 18th
mus said an official 90 the istrn..an
canal commission u. keeps az busy
finding men to take the places Of
those Who go TO Panama and leave
after a few weeks OF work.
shall say that four months IS the
average length OF time put in by
most of our clerks. OF course. some
Of the men stay longer They get
higher pay and seem content to re-
main. But the great bulk cf our EN-.
ployes are fellows with rowing dispo-
sitions and a love for adventure They
think they viii see some fun on the
isthmus, and a few weeks OF the hard
work and dreary life are enough for
them
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Travels Much With Gems.

Miss Giace M. Varcoe. who is now
in New YORK. has crossed the Atlantic
2l times as the agent of an English
diamond concern, and on each trip she
has carried with her gems valued at
sl5O000 to 100000. Miss Varcoe Is
said to be an expert lapidarist. She
has travelled in all the principal cities
OF this country. Canada and Europe as
the representative Of her firm. She
speaks lo- languages and incidentally
carries q revolver. which, should &C.
cssion require. could also speak"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
lndlstinctness.

"The hotel manager has discharged
the new porter"
What was the trouble?"
why, thcro was fire In the hotel
early this morning and the porter was
told to wake ap the guests"
Yes"
He was a brakeman on a passen-
ger Il ain for ten years and had to call
all the stations. go when he yelled
fire. nobody understood what he was
saying"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

GTATE or MICHIGAN. The Probate Court
- for the County of ionia. In the matter
of the Estate OF Mary Werner Deceased.
Having been apo nted commissioners TO
receive examine and adjust all claims and
ed. we do hereby give notice tn at four moni ms
from the seventh day of November A. ID.
1906. were allowed bv said court for credi
tors To present their claims TO us for examl
nation and adjustment. and that We will
meet at the Pc, les savings Bank In the city
on Belding. In said county. on the
seventh day of January A ID. 1907, and on
tae seventh day of March, A. ID
1907. al two O'Clock In the afternoon of each
OF said days. Tor the purpose OF examining
and adjusting said clairs
Dated. Bedding, November i5. A. ID. 1906,
FRANK l.. Moon.
LlwIs SEELEy
commissioners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
journal Of the Deceased.

"a young man in Paris said the
man who knows everything worth
while. has conceived the idea Of
foanGing a Gaily newspaper there. to
be called the Journal OF the Deceased
This paper. as | understand It..
will publish the names CT all the peo-
III. who die in Paris. with suitable re-
marks bat to these Will be added
and that is tue novel point-the
names of the physicians who have
treated them The necrologues will
be sent in proof form to the physi-
clans in question. and if they pay an
amount in proportion to their wealth
as estimated By the honorable editor.
the announcement concerning the doc
tor ir the case will not he published :"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

When the mouth or throat is irritated
o. diseased you have the common ailment
of Sore Mouth or Sore Throat. II not
quickly cured. you are in danger of con-
tracing more serious or even fatal mala-
dies such as Group. Qdinsy. TonsiIiis or
Diphtheria. Nothing in the world will cure
Sore Throat or Sore Mouth SO quickly. SO
surely as TONSILlNE because TONSIL-
INE Is the one remedy especially made for
that purpose. II has never failed. M.
You II need TONSILINE one Of
these days. or some night when the ~
drug store is closed-better have H
bottle ready at home when you Isl
need it most. 25 and so cents. N
The Tonsne Co. Canton. Ohio
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

r-c;n toe ot,svrr ss ~ ror~ 49,. 49,, ,.....
q wide angle. And from the toes grow
nails that can be fixed in the ground
like hooks. This peculiarly In the
feet of the natives of Tonquin has OBJ
tanned for them among the Chinese
the name Cao-Ci--the people with the
crooked toes.-Rosary Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Court
- for the County of Ionia.-In the matter
of the Estate of NichOlas Werner. pece sed
having been appointed commissioners TO
demands of ali persons az ainst said decea,-
ed. we do hereby give notice that four months
IRON the seventh day OF November. A. ID.
tors To present their claims to- us or exami-
nation and adjustment and that we will
meet at the Peoples Savings Bank In the City
of Bedding In said county on the
seventh day of January A. ID. 1907. and on
the seventh day of March A. ID.
1907, at two o'clock in tie afternoon of each
OF said days. for the purpose of examining
and adjusting said claims
Dated Bedding. November 8 A. ID 1906.
FRANK l.. Moon.
LEWIS r. SEELEY
Commissioners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
i. Z gE A NEW klONDiKE.
i3s Subioc: OF Controversy BE.
-a7 Canada and newfoundland.

sbrador has till recently been re-
- - sort Of never, never
owing TO the inhospitality of the
mate and the rugged nature OF the
lltry, but the 100000 square miles
the peninsula are now attracting
ention b. reason OF it's forests and
2ruted mineral wealth, and Canada
5 accordingly disputlng the boundary
line claimed by Newfoundland. The
.oagt belongs to the latter country.
but the inteiior-beyond line not yet
definitely located-belongs to Canada.
& In 1909 the eastern littoral was given
o Nevfoun Hand and the unknown
iinterland t. Canada, or rather to the
Iulson Bay company. AS laid down
IN the documents the boundary Is a
mistaken one. since IL conflicts with
IN express grant OF the coast to New
foundland. Negotiations are now in
progress for an amicable adjustment.
A refusal of Observation-Disclosures to pay
royalty to Quebec for timber cut at
Hamilton inlet has brought differences
10 a climax. Accurate surveys are be-
ing made with a view to decision.
the last word being with the privy
council or arbiters chosen by the Lon
don government.
At some points Newfoundland
claims extend 200 miles inland. but
Canada will not concede strip along
the whole coast of this width. The
latter wants an outlet on the Atlantic.
without having to pass through a
ccastwise strip owned by her neigh
Dor. Forests and minerals-gold par
ticularly-are thought to abound In
the disputed area. 1t will not surprise
the Canadian to learn that he has a
second Klondike in Labrador.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Feet Of the Tonqulnese.

So peculiar is the formation OF the
feet that night and day the Tonquln-
csc can run with perfect security over
most dangerously rough and smooth
places. From a narrow heel the feet
broaden remarkably toward the toes
Of which the greaI one is So sonarafa>
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Andrew " Spinncy. the only DR.. Spin
ney in the state formerly of Detroit. Is now
located at Fielding. Mich. and owns the Bel
AZ years of experience In the study and
practice of medicine He gives special at
consumption where others fail. He also
cures all forms of nervous diseases, epilepsy
st Vitus dance. paralysis and all forms OF
nervous prostration. He never falls To cure
piles There rs nothing known that he does
not use for private diseases of both sexes
BY mis- own special methods he cures when
others fail Write out your symptoms. en-
closing stamp for reply or consult him at his
Sanitarium. Consultation free
AT sanitarium, Saturday Sunday, Dec. %, 80
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
Very Suggestive.

THAT burst of admiration from Miss
Smart when young Flatboy showed
her the picture of his country estate
was quite an apostrophy to its beauty"
Yes. and don't you forget that the
apostrophe is the sign OF the posses
giye case
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
FOR FXCHAN,;E
MISCELLANEOUS

We care not what you suffer, noI
what failed to cure you, HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea makes the pun
lest. weakest specimen of man OF
womanhood strong aud healthy. 35c
at Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
A Cruel Stab.

Miss Serenr Yellowleaf angled des-
perately. Would it affect YOU" she
asked. IF | were to tell you that |
was to marry !. your friend. Jack
Stone?"
Mr.. Brakes was prompt. Deeply
painfully" he asserted, and there
was feeling in his voice.
She leaned closer, and coyly blush
ing, asked the question: why should
you carer"
We'll. you see" foundered Mr..
Brakes. Il think such lot CT Jack,
and"
But Miss y had fainted.-Cleve.
land Leader
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.

CITY OSFSCGNS.
Mayor..--------- ------ z. s.a.,
treasurer ----------------- w Lee U.S.
Marshal. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. w Mitche
City Attorney ..-------. -----..---D g. Snela9i
lily Health Oficer- LIS Morris
Justices OF tn. Peace George " Z h Mousson
eer HSason seco %sia xara Geo Putnam.
T.. q. Lloyo: 1hii ward. II. 1. Connen;
Geo r.. STOUT.
ono ward. J. r. Angel Thru wara. w, A.
wilder
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHCRCH-Ser-
g4,es al 1880 a. IN. and 1880 D. IN. sabbath
school AT close of morning service. prayer
meeting on Thursday evening. KEW. j. W.
oHEEHAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services a
iO:SU a. IN. ana 1880 y. IN. sabbath scnoh
Al l 40 a. m Prayer meeting on Thursd ~
evening. REV. A. SEcoRD Pastor
BAPTIST HURCH-Services at 1890
u. AND 1880 y. III. Sabbath school al close d,
nornine sefvice. Prayer meeting on Thurs
d y evening. REV. ). 5. CLARK. Pastor.
CHURCH OF CHRIsT-Preaching. IN eac
sunday at i0:3U and 1880. Communion
every Lords Day g. Il. at $3.50. .. ;. A.
IL IN. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening.
Rev. j. q. MEEsE. Iastor
FREE METHODIST CHI RCH-Prayer an
praise seryiae eleven O'Clock a. IN. Preach
ng al 1880 u. III Prayer meeting FRIDAY
evening. REV. ID. g BRIGGS Pastor.
HOLY Trinity episcopal MISSION :
Morning prayer and sermon in oodward
Hail at 10 80 a. IN SUNDAY
j. A. BAY HTON. Priest in Charge
ST, JOSEPH'S CAThOLiC-Services at
500 a. IN and 10: 80 a. IN. alternately every
sunday morning. REV. FIR. ZiNDLEk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Wanted-Gir for general housework.
Good wages for good plrl lrQu're OF
Mrs. Hattie Weaver. 2Ztf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
rhs Famous Baron Roedsrer.

A New York wine agent Is COM
Milling a volume OF anecdotes of the ia
nous piae de5ieTs Of tho past.
CT tha lac Baron Roecorer he said
the otter cay;
roe ierer once received letter
that read:
"'Sir-I IA e not centime to my
name br. adore champagne. BE
good enousl to send me case of your
delicious nectar. With its help | hope
70 forget my wretched poverty
Rooderer replied by return mail;
'Sir-The means wherewith you
propose ~ Forget Jour poverty will not
avail THO lAcessant and persistent
presentation Of icy account would re-
mind YOU every moment of your sad
condition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20
BUSINESS LOCALS
FOR SALE and FOR RENT

To Rent-RooseveI, house on Front
street Dec. 6 lrq ire OF Mrs George
Roosevelt. across from W. A Wilder's.
24tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

Wanted-Competent girl for general
housework Good wages Mrs. w. D.
8allou. 26u
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-12-20

For Sale cheap-small heating stove for
either wood or coal Inquire Banner Of
flee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
WRIGHT FIGHT MAY
DRIVE TACOMA DRY

TACOMA, June 16.-Unless the
new saloon ordinance, which was
passed by the council, becomes law,
Tacoma Is liable to become dry"
town. Eight members of the coun-
ell who believe that a more strin-
gent liquor law should be passed
are said to have agreed to refuse
TO issue any new license or grant
renewals until the new measure be-
comes a law.
This Is the club with which 1t is
proposed to bring Mayor Wright
into line If there should not be the
required three-fourths vote to pass
the measure over his veto. That
he will again veto the ordinance
there seems to be no doubt among
the councilmen.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
GOLD FOUND
Near YAKIMA

NORTH YAKIMA, June ia
rich gold strike has been made in
the Gold Hill country at the head
of the Naches river. A two foot
vein of free milling ore, running
$500 to the ton, has been unearthed
by Bob Fife, who spent 1S years
prospecting. Out of 200 pounds Of
rock he took two ounces of pure
gold, and many samples produced
here show the ore is very rich.
The vein is on the claims of the
Elizabeth mine workings, in base
ore, that have been under way for
several years.
Mr.. Fife made the discovery
while prospecting on the hillside in
an effort to locate a lode Of placer
gold found in the gravel beds of
the stream.
There Is great excitement here
over the discovery and rush may
be expected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
REPUBLICANS NAME THEIR
COUNTY CANDIDATES

actions of President Roosevelt. The
convention Endorsed the admins
tration of Governor Mead and de.
clared for the denomination OF
Congressman Wesley L. Jones
Frank H. Cushman and w. E.
Humphrey. The action of Senators
Piles and Ankeny in supporting the
railroad rate regulation policy OF
President Roosevelt was com.
mended.
The delegation to the state con-
vention was instructed to vote
for the denomination Of Judge Wal.
lace Mount and Judge Herman D.
Grow for the supreme bench.
The convention declared itself in
favor Of districting the state into
congressional districts.
The platform was drawn up by
T. d. Rockwell, state tax commits.
sioner and personal representative
Of Governor Albert Mead. Mr..
Rockwell has been in the city for
several days harmonizing discord.
ant elements and generally whip.
ping things into shape for peace
full session.
denominations Unanimous.
When the convention was called
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were granted
today to the following: Peter A.
Soderberg (31) and Stina Peterson
(2S), both of Spokane; Lloyd r.
Kimmell CAD of Spokane and Rosa
A. Van Buren, (2D of Ypsilanti,
Mich; Ed e. Meeker (29) and
Maud Matthews (20), both Of Ever.
EFT; ]. w. Johnson (5D and Mrs.
Marthah Smith (4O, both of La
Grande, Ore; Isaac F. Harriet (37)
and Rosa EE. Kennedy (4D. both
Of Clarks Fork, Idaho: Knute Mil
ton (26) Of Spokane and Annie c.
Fiske uS) Of Troy. Mont; Andrew
p, Anderson (3s) and Mary John.
son (44, both of Spokane; r. f
Hawks (22) and Edna l.. Matthews
(2O, both Of Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
r. p. GREENE DEFEATS J. n.
YATES FOR AUDITOR BY A
HEAVY VOTE RENOMlNA-
TIONS so FAR MADE WITH.
OUT SIGN OF FRICTION-Dl.
RECT PRIMARY ENDORSED.

The Republican county conven-
ton this morning unanimously in
dorsed the direct primary law and
Instructed the members of the
legislature that will be nominated
by the convention, in the event OF
their election, to vote for the meas
ure. Delegates to the state con-
vention were instructed to support
q resolution declaring for direct
primary law and the holdover SEN
ators we're requested to support the
measure.
The action Of the convention
came upon the adoption of the re-
port of the platform committee.
The entire report of the committee
was unanimously adopted.
Cheers for Roosevelt.
With cheers the convention
greeted the reading Of that portion
of the report which Endorsed the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-06-16
May RAISE
BRITISH FLAG

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16.-Ii
the present strike On the water
front continues and the conditions
grow more aggravating there Is a
possibility that some of the yes
sells from this port may sail under
the flag Of other nations. General
Manager w. s. Pearce Of the Pa
citic Coast Steamship company, de
clared today that II the unions try
to make trouble for him he will
hoist the English flag on the steam
er Caracao then If any difficulty
arises, 1t will be passed up to the
British consul.