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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-11-21

dependent upon the prospect Of sue
cess. The prospects now seem excel
lent, but q Democratic National
Convention will be held, platform
adopted and candidates nominated,
whether the prospects be bright or
gloomy, and the party must make
the best fight 1t can, whether 1t en-
ters she campaign with fear or with
confidence.
Democrats believe that Democrat
ic principles are sound, and that
Democratic policies are necessary;
they should, therefore, indorse those
principles and present those policies,
and then select as their candidates
those who. In their Judgment, will
give the party the greatest assur.
ance OF success In the campaign, and
the country the greatest assurance
Of benefit In case Of victory.
REFUSAL NOT JUSTIFIED
"No man can ask fora nomination
az a compliment II his nomination
will not benefit the party, and no
Democrat would be justified In reius-
ing q nomination II his party de-
manded his services, and II the men,
bers Of the party believed that MIR.
Bryan's nomination will help the
party, It's principles and policies, he
will accept the nomination, whether
the indications point to defeat or
victory. A defeat can bring no dis
grace where the cause Is a just one,
but cowardice would be disgraceful,
especially In one who is as deeply in
debted to his party as Mr.. Bryan is.
"Just q word more. The next
campaign will be an appeal to the
public conscience. The investiga-
tions have shown not only the cor
rupt use Of large campaign funds,
but the only source from which they
can be drawn, namely the corpora
tions that seek to convert the Gov.
ernment into a business asset. The
Democratic party stands for the
doctrine OF equal rights to all and
special privileges to none, and, there
fore, cannot promise iavors to favor
seeking corporations. If 1t mad'
such promises to the corporations
1t would be guilty OF duplicity, for il
would have to betrsy the voters, al
the Republican party has done, ir
order to reward these corporations
as the Republican party has reward
ed them.
"The Democratic campaign mus
be carried on by volunteers who viii
work because they desire the triumph
OF Democratic ideas. We canno
hope to appeal to the sordid or tC
buy the purchssesble, even II such
course would contribute towar(
Democratic SUCCESS. No one should
favor MIR. Bryan's nomination unless
the party Is willing to open Its book
and show where It's contribution
| come from and for what the none!
6 Is expended.
"The Republican party oughtto b
8 challenged to conducr Its campaigl
In this open and honest way, and
g the Republican leaders refuse to &C
c cept the challenge, the Democrat
can we'll afford to leave the issu
!. with the public. An appeal to cor
o science is politically expedient, a
! |
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1907-11-21
Appendicitis

Is due In a large measure to abuse OF
the bowels, by employing drastic
purgatives. To avoid all danger,
use only DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
the safe, gentle cleansers and invigo-
rators. Guaranteed to cure head
ache biliousness, malaria and iaun-
dice, at Clay's drug store. 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

tinction of being the abiding place of two
of them, DR. |. S. Morris on the prohibition
ticket and John j. Spriggs as the socialist
candidate.
Gerrit J. Diekema of Holland is the re-
publican candidate and Geo. P. Hummer
of Grand Rapids the democratic.
A meeting of the lonia county republi-
can committee was held in Ionia last
Friday and arrangements were perfected
for vigorous campaign to be pushed
along from now until election day.
The forces that were at work for Rus
sells nomination were many of them
present and gave Mr.. Diekema assurance
Of their support although they favored and
worked for Mr.. Russell's nomination
at the primaries. In an interview at
Grand Rapids with Mr.. Diekema, who
was present at the meeting, he said {:
They all assured me of their hearty sup
port and have received nothing more
encouraging since the campaign began
The lonia republicans seem to be united
and organized for great campaign.
think can be satisfied with conditions in
that county"
Many of the Russell primary campaign
srs stated that they were for Diekema
and it was announced that meetings wonlo
be held in many villages of the county
The principle gatherings in the county
will be mass meeting in Ionia Tu sday
April 25, when Mr.. Diekema and several
other prominent men will speak.
w. |. Benedict and Robert PEBBLES of
this city were in attendance at the COM
mittee meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
THE CRISIS PASSED
No More Danger of Smallpox Prompt
Measure DID It.

No More Danger of smallpox-Prompt
Measure Did II.
The small pox scare is now thing of
the passed and there is rot a particle of
danger of another outbreak. In conver-
satlon with City Health Officer. DR.. |. S.
Morris, this morning, he said you may tell
the people there will be no epidemic. The
quarantine has been called off with the ex-
ception of the Hansen home where it
originated and where it has been confined.
There is no new cases and there will be
none as every precauton has been taken
to prevent it. This will be good news to
the people generally and too much credit
cannot be given the city health officer,
the physicians and citizens who have
assisted in any way to stamp out the
spread Of the disease 1t was the policy
of the Health Officer to act promptly and
vigorously when the crisis came and the
result is now shown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Surprised Them some

Last Friday evening about 25 Of the
young lady friends of Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Kelly piled into their rooms in the Avery
block and gave them rousing surprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly were packing ur
and getting things in readiness to move
to Detroit, where he has position await
ing him as shoe salesman in one of the
large shoe stores of that city, and the
young ladies took this manner of showing
to them the regard they bore them. A
happy and delightful time was enjoyed BY
all who were present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
A Nj i s f Nj T. N rs
Thos Brooks Fletcher

The next and last number in the M. E.
lecture course will be lecture by Thos.
Brooks Fletcher on Friday evening, Apr.
Goth.
Thos. Brooks Fletcher entertains and
thrills his audience because he is both
dramatic and humorous. He convinces,
and wins unusual applause because he
tells the truth in eloquent and beautiful
language and because he has the dy-
manic, fiery earnestness Of born orator
with message that the people want to
hear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Rare Honor

Photographer Doty is wearing an ex-
pansive Look pleasant expression these
| days as the result of the latest tribute to
his artistic genius. He recently sent some
of his work to Iowa as sort of comp-
mentary exhibit at the State Ass n meet
ing.
While there it was passed upon by the
president of the Daguerre Memorial Insti-
tute, and one was selected as Of such
quality as to merit place in the perman-
ent Salon of the Institute.
This Institute is of international scope.
and its certificate of honor is one of the
rarest, and most highly priced distinctions
that ever falls to any photographer. not
more than ten or fifteen in the whole
world usually being issued in any one year.
The following quotation from the letter
received from the president of me Insti-
tute is self-explanatory:
AT the Iowa convention | had the
pleasure of judging the pictures for COM
patition, and it was quite a treat to see
such work as you are doing; and it was
also my pleasure to select the one of the
young lady for the Daguerre Memorial
Institute
"If you will kindly furnish me with the
title for that portrait and your name in
full shall take great pleasure in sending
you the Institute certificate of special dis
tinction.
This portrait will come into competi-
ton for the diamond medal of honor at
our coming meeting in July
Cordially and fraternally yours,
GEORGE GRAHAM HOLLOWAY"
The picture referred to is large head
of Miss Gladys Savage that has been
displayed recently in Mr. Dotys showcase
One feature that makes it all the more
gratifying is the fact that the honor was
unsought for, and quite unexpected.
The Banner joins his other friends in
congratulating Mr.. Doty upon his good
fortune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

John Greenop Of Orleans returned last
Saturday from England where he went
to look up evidence relative to the claim
Of Mrs. ELI Stlson to the estate of his
father, whose will and estate are now in
controversy. Mr.. Greenop was in the city
Monday and said he had very pleasant
journey He visited London and num-
Der Of other places Of interest while there
and experienced one of the fogs in Lon
don which is SO dense in the day time that
it is with difficulty people make their way
along the streets. He is satisfied that
America is the best country to live and do
business in.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
HAD A CLOSE CALL

George Shoemaker Of the Ballou Bas-
ket Works Injured Monday.
While working at the Ballou Basket
Works last Monday morning George Shoe
maker, who is employed as a sawml op-
orator in the factory, had an experience
that he will not care to duplicate during
the remainder of his life. He was stand
ing on the frame of she saw engaged in
brushing little dust off from belt when,
his hand accidentally struck a pin on
which number Of large saws we're hang
ing and which caused them to fall down
in bunch.
The sawmill was running at the time
and some Of the saws struck on the rap
idly revolving belt. George was soon in
the. midst Of them, trying to dodge the
saws, which were being hurled at him
from all directions. The sharp teeth Of
the saws cut him in number of places
but none happened to be serious. He
had several cuts over the eyes, one or
two on his cheeks, some on the top Of his
head and one hand was quite badly cut
How he could have got so many cuts and
not been fatally injured seems almost a
miracle. To say the least, he is fortunate
in being alive.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Jurors for May Term

The sheriff. county clerk and Justice
Clark have drawn the following jurors for
the May term OF court:
Orange-Lyman Simmons
Berlin-Freemont Durkee
Boston-Fred P. Walters
Campbell-Bert Leopard
Odessa-Clyde Cummings
Sebewa-lsaac Johnson
Danby-John Warner
Ionia City-M. H. Amphlstt, Henry c.
TagRart, William Speckin, Walter T..
Smith, A. B. Simmons, William Coates
Beldng-J. w. Miner, Jacob Weaver,
w. H. Locke, D. A. Hanselman, Arthur
Connor, Henry Friedley
North Plains-Austin Kailtz, Charles
Wesley
Ronald Newell Holden Fremont Hall
Orleans Stowel j. Smith
Otisco-Roswell Chickering
Keene-John Andres
Easton-Edgar Cowan
lonia TIP Henry Dlckhout
Lyons-G. S. Benjamin
Portland William R. Toan
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
A Bank for Crystal

The business men Of Crystal have long
felt the need Of. and have wanted, local
bank. Their desire is soon to be realized
The new concern will commence business
May tenth and will temporarily be located
in c. DeYoung's building. Arrangements
have been made to build brick bank
building before this season closes, just
north Of the postoffice.
1t is to be called the Bank Of Crystal
and will be operated by E. c. Cummings
and Company. With Mr.. Cummings back
Of the enterprise there will be no ques-
tions asked as to its responsibility. Car
son City Gazette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Goes on the Road

Verne Reed, for some time past en-
ployed in the Richardson silk mills, has
accepted position as travelling salesman
for that company and left Tuesday for
his initial trip. His territory includes
southern Michigan and northern Indiana
and will furnish him plenty of employ
ment from now on. His many frieRds
will wish him success in his new enter
prise and regret to have him lose his
residence among US.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
spoke I'm the Church

Rev and Mrs T. B. Arnold of Chicago
we're in this city over Sunday in the in
terest Of the Industrial Home for Children
located in that city. Mr.. Arnold and
wife are connected with that institution,
he being superintendent OF the same.
Their work is to do something for orphan
children and to find homes for the little
unfortunates that come into their care.
They were guests of John Reicherd
while here and Mr.. Arnold occupied the
Free Methodist pulpit in the morning and
Mrs. Arnold in the evening, both giving
excellent addresses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
COUNCIL TALKS
WATER-WORKS
Warm Session at the Adjourned
Meeting
Routine Bushes, Transacted and the
Water Works situation Discussed
Sentiment Divided Thereon.

The adjourned meeting Of the Common
Council was held in the council chamber
last Friday evening and after the routine
business had been transacted Mayor
Bricker called up the question of water
works and stated that he had invited the
Board of Water Commissioners to be
present and also others and he hoped to
have full discussion as to the best plans
to meet the situation. He believed it was
necessary for a settling basin to be put in
at once and that the city should pay for
the placing Of water pipes to the curb
from the main.
The Aldermen present were Messrs.
Hudson. Connell, Lloyd and Hull, Mr.
Case of the st ward and Mr.. Crawford
of the 2nd being absent.
The saloon bonds of A. J. Hochradel
and Alfred Jonas were approved and the
bonds of Dennis and Martin Hayes with
Max Walser, |. L. Hubbell and Fred
Clanchey as suretes were presented and
action on them deferred until the next
meeting.
The mayors suggestions relative to the
present state of the water works called
forth quite lengthy discussion which be-
came warm at times, and in which all
the aldermen, members of the water board
and Messrs. F. w. Howard and M. A.
Reed, who were present, and also M. J.
DaroOraet toOL
There was practically no opposition to
the plan of putting in a receiving reservoir
to take the flow of water from the wells
for distribution throughout the city and
the board will undoubtedly be provided
with funds estimated at about So 600
for that purpoee.
The question of the city piping the
water to the curb at its own expense was
the one over which the lines Of discussion
we're drawn the tightest, the members of
the board and some aldermen standing
pat that the water taker should pay the
expense Of tapping as he was the party to
be benefited, and his property would be
enhanced in value thereby. 1t was ar
gued that the city had no money to put up
for it and if it had, the party who received
no benefit whatever would have to help
foot the bill, and this, it was argued,
would be an injustice
Alderman Hull said that what the city
now needed was water takers and if the
people could be induced to take it by Civ
ing them free piping to the curb he should
favor it by their paying for the work,
which is seven dollars, and then giving
back rebate in water rentals to that
amount.
Ex-alderman M. j. Demorest was
called upon TO express his views and fa-
vored free piping to the curb. He said
the city had water to sell and thought it
good business policy to get alfthe takers
possible, even if the city had to pay for
the tapping; what was needed now was
to get the system on sef-supporting
basis as soon as possible
The discussion brought out the fact
that there are now about 80 takers Of
water in the city.
No action was taken and the council
adjourned for one week, when the matter
will again be taken up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Higgins Lonason

The marriage Of Mr.. John Higgins and
Miss Ella Lomason took place in Ionia las,
we,k Wednesday.
After the license was granted the SER
vices Of Judge Montgomery Webster were
brought into requstion and the ceremony
was performed that made the happy cou-
pie husband and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins are well known
in this city and will continue to reside here
They have been receiving the congratu.
lations OF friends ever since the event.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
After Red Cards

The liquor dealers Of the county are
making applications for blank bonds, and
from early indications there will be about
the usual number Of red cards issued
May /. Portland and Belding have had
their charters amended so that the num-
Der Of saloons at those places can be re-
duced If desired. and while Portland with
seven is making great claims on its beer
consuming ability, and Belding with but
four proposes to further extend its water
works, there is at this time no probabil-
ty that there will be much Of departure
from the old conditions. So you can con-
tinue to take your choice, as between
Portland "shupers" and Belding apoli-
naris water.-Ionia Sentinel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
HAPPILY Welded
Kohn-Kenn'd NuptiaIs Were CeIe
brated Last Week

A very happy event occurred at the
home of Mrs. M. L. Kennedy on Pleasant
street Wednesday evening, April TO-
when her elder daughter, Della Marie,
was united in marriage to Anthony j.
Kohn of East Otsco. The Rev. L. B.
Kenyon of Orleans officiated, using the
impressive ring service of the M. E. church.
About forty of the immediate relatives
and friends were present.
Promptly at o'clock the bridal party
marched to their places before bank of
| ferns and under large white bell trimmed
with smilax Mrs. DR.. Dutt presided at
the organ. The bride wore an empire
gown of white lansdown silk with lace
trimmings and carried brides roses She
was attended by her sister, Miss Carolyn
Kennedy, who wore light green silk and
carried white carnations. The groom,
also the best man. Peter Kohn, wore the
conventional black Miss Helen Murphy
of ionia, dressed in white net over silk,
carried the ring in a lily.
After congratulations dainty refresh
ments were served by Glen and Gladys
Cowles, Ethel Worden and Will Ware
Mrs. E. A. Murphy was mistress of cere-
monies. all cousins of the bride.
The bride is most estimable young |
lady and one of lonia county's popular |
school teachers. The groom is d son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Kohn of East Otisco.
The presents were numerous, beautiful
and useful.
Guests from out Of the city were Mr..
and Mrs. Volney Cowles and family of
Harvard, Peter Kohn Of Lansing, Mrs. c.
L. Hawey, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Murphy
and family, Will Ware, Mrs. Herman
Schlosser and Mrs. L. Welch Of Ionia
Mrs. J. F. Laux of Keene and Mr.. ano
Mrs. H. G. Kennedy of Orleans.
The happy couple will make their flu
ture home in Otsco.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
WORK HAS BEGUN
Force of Men Now at Work on the
Belding Bros ~ Co.'s Office

beluInS BROS AZ CO.' Ouce
The work of construction on the fine
new office rooms of the Belding Bros. &
Co. is well under way and is being pushed
as rapidly as the existing weather condi-
tons will permit. Heavy concrete walls
are being laid for the basement and the
work Of building will undoubtedly soon be
under way.
John Flater OF Ionia has the contract
for the brick work of the office and has
already shipped carload of tools and
other business utensils to the city in order
to be ready for the work as soon as the
walls are in readiness. Flater is not un-
known here as he had the contract for the
brick work on the new white mill to which
the office is to be attached.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
sale of State Tax Lands
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
AUDITOR GENERALS DEPARTMENT

lansing, HPiH !, lOOG.
Notice is hereby given that certain lands
situated In the County Of lonia. bid off to
the State for taxes of 1908 and previous
years, and described in statements which
will be forwarded to the office of the
Treasurer Of said County, and may be
seen at said office previous to the day Of
sale, will be sold at public auction by said
Treasurer, at the County Seat, on the first
Tuesday of May next, at the time and
place designated for the Annual Tax Sale,
if not previously redeemed or cancelled
according to law. Said statements con-
tain full description of each parcel of
said lands.
JAMES B. BRADLEY,
Auditor General
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
ARE LINING UP

For the Election of Congressman Sat-
urday, April 27.
The election Of Congressman to rep
resent the 5th Congressional district will
take place Saturday, April 2z. special
election having been called for that pur-
pose. The candidates of the various
parties have been nominated. There are
four in the field and Belding has the dis
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

If this miserable, cold, snappy, disa-
greeable weather soon let's up and you
get interested in go carts we would be
ticked to death to show you the best line
in town. We are sure we can please you
in style, quality, price and terms. See US.
Foster, Ritter & Foster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Coming Attractions Booked

Manager Hetherington has booked the
following first class attractions for the
coming amusement season: April le,
"Hoosier Girl May | Little Home
stead" May Is. Monte Christo;" May
l6, Lyman Twins" May "a, "A Fools
Revenge" May 80, Hidden Hand =
Mr.. Hetherington has received the follow
ing regarding two of the companies:
"Esthervile, Iowa.
Mr.. Conrad sent me two fine companies,
Monte Christi" and Hidden Hand" and
! have never. in my years as owner and
manager, met finer people or better actors,
and although failed to give them a big
house, it's a pleasure to deal with such
psople and have them come to our town.
Mr.. Conrad can book any attraction
thathe is back Of any time he wants to,
# can arrange the date to suit him, and
my people will eyer remember the mem
bers OF the two companies with pleasure.
CHAs w. TURNER,
Manager Opera House,
Equality, III. !"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

At the Belding opera house April 9
The Hoosier Girl, known as being a
most delightful pastoral comedy, promises
to score local hit. 1t is said to be
great accession to the list Of comedy sue
cesses, as the bright jolity Of the farce
creates no end Of merriment. The plot
IS good and will keep you guessing. The
incidents are immensely amusing. which
makes It quite the breeziest offering for a
long time. Secure your seats at once.
Prices rs. IS. soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

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This is a Beauty

But it is no exception
to the others we show
All feathers -all prices
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-04-08
Salary Question,

He then considers salaries paid 70
presidents and first vice presidents in
twenty-nine leading companies and adds:
From this examination it appears that
the total premium receipts OF the twenty
nine companies amounted to S4i0,5i5 sos :;
that the percentage of these receipts paid
TO presidents and vice presidents by all
the companies was 29-l00 Of I per cent;
that their percentage o. their premium
receipts 50 expended by the tWenty-fOur
companies paying salaries less than So
600. was 5l-1G0 of I per cent. but that the
percentage Of premium receipts 50 eN-
pended by the five companies paying to
their presidents and vice presidents $780,
Oe0 per annum or upwards amounted to
only 1890 of / per cent. In view of the
universally conceded soivency and sound
ness of all companies paying these larger
salaries. no one can nave the haTdihOOd
To- claim that 1he small percentage of
their premium receipts thus expended
touId possibly impair the absolute secI--
ity of their policy holders contracts. which
phase # q subject might properly be
considered a legitimate subject of state
solicitudc. and these considerations of sol