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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
GOOD Woman Gone

Almra L. White was born June 2.
l845. at Dumfries, Canada. and died in
the township Of Day, Montcalm Co Mich,
Dec. o, 9oz, being 64 years. 6 months
and days of age at the time of her
death.
She moved to Michigan with her parents
when years of age. The family settled
in Keens township. lonia county, where
she was married at the age of g TO Cy-
rus j. Ring of the same place. They
then moved to Alton. Kent Co.. where
they lived four years, then settled on a
farm one mile west of Smyrna. where
they lived many years, moving from there
to Beldng, then to Grand Rapids, where
ner life companion died May /, 904
One child, daughter, was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Ring. but they were always
doing for the homeless. Those living to
survive her are her daughter, Mrs. Waldo
Francisco of Grand Rapids. one grandson
Don Francisco, and one adopted daught
Mrs. Floyd Totten of Edmore. where the
sudden summons came. She also leaves
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

There we're many who attended the
representation Of the passion play given
at the Bjou last Friday and Saturday af-
ternoon and evening and everyone who
saw it was delighted with its production
many going a second time.
1t was shown in the moving pictures
exactly as it is given in Oberammergau
Bavaria. every tenth year. portraying the
life Of Christ from the appearance Of the
star in the east to His ascension. There
was an old German present who hao
seen its production in Oberammergau q
number Of years ago and came on pur-
pose to see the pictures, expressing him
self as delighted with them. He sale
they we're marvellous in their reality t
the original
Rev. N. j. Myers gave the lecture a!
the pictures we're shown, which made tn,
entertainment not only pleasing but in.
structiye also. The organ fund will real.
ize about S2Z
Rev. Myers theme Sunday in his pulpl
will be Echoes from the Passion Play, o.
What Think Ye of Christi"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
FIRE WORKS
SAD HAVOC
Three Disastrous Fires Occur in
Five Days
VIII Retterstof Loses His Home and
John Donovan His store
By the Element

Thrice wi hin three days has the city
sponk to the call of the fire whistle. Last
Friday evening about seven o'clock the
weird shrieks of the water works whistt
told of the devastation of the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Retterstoff Mr. Retters-
toff had built up good fire in his kitchen
stove and started down town. having gone
about half way when the devourlng ele-
ment began its work Of destruction. His
house, which he had bought on contract
as we'll as about $500 worth of household
goods we're burned
Mr.. Retterstoff desires US to thank the
neehoors and friends for their heroic eff
forts in saving his household goods as far
as possible. This is the second fire which
has fallen to the lot of Mr. Retterstoft
within the past year and he has the sym
pathy of all who know him.
The second alarm came about two
o'clock Monday morning and those who
heard It were greatly surprised TO learr
that the tobacco and confectionery stor,
OF John ONnovan located on Main street
IN tie heart of the cl.Y was in flames
The fire department responded as
promptly as possible bat the flames hat
secured too good start and the building
aro stock valued at over $4,000 was al
most completely destroyed. The fir,
Comng a this time strikes a hard blow
1T Mr. Donovan, whose Christmas trad
IS always one OF the best m the city
Mr. Donovan Is satisfied that the fir'
was OF ncendary origin. as track OF {,
man was tounI in the srow approaching
the building from the rear, and also ap
parenty running way from 1t. Tn,
night wato man, Fred VanVckle. says h,
passed the b l1ing twenty minutes be-
fore ne discovered it on fire and every
thing was ali right then.
Mr.. Donovan carried an INSURANCE Of
$1,000. {. Husbe having $1,000 in
his agency and the Wagner g. Son agency
having $500. He has been in business
here over sixteen years, having bought
out the business OF girl and her father,
who first opened business in tent, the
girl being known as Elsie Popcorn
They after ward built board shanty or
the present site, which Mr. Donovan has
added to and improved from time to time
finally purchasing the lot on which i
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
Grand Rapids II raid bargain Days

The Grand Rapids Herald announces
that this years Bargain Days" occur
December 28. 29, 80 and s These are
dates that every reader should jot down
in their notebooks, for il represents a re-
markabe chance to secure wonderful
omblnation Of reading matter at re-
markably low price The Beldlng Banner
has made arrangements W th The Grand
Rapids Herald whereby it can present
this offer to its readers.
Under this splendid Bargain Day" Of
fer you can secure the greatest morning
paper in the northwest every week day
in the year. your own home newspaper
and six excellent magazines at price
never before heard Of The regular price
Of The Grand Rapids Daily Herald is
S5 90 year. The total value Of these
two newspapers and six magazines is
81 So This means one year of The Her
aid. one year of The Beding Banner, one
year Of the National Home Journal, one
year Of Dressmaking at Home. one year
of Spare Moments, one year of the Moth
er's Magazine, three months of the Cos
mopolitan Magazine and one year o'
Farm News
This entire combination is offered on
December %, 90. so and 3 for Three
Dollars
This is the greatest offer ever made tc
the reading public, and the people Of Beld
| ing and vicinity are to be congratulated
upon the chance OF taking advantage Of i
Send or bring in your orders and cash a
once. One dollar Of the three will b,
credited on Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
JOHN b. MOON DEAD
One Of Eureka,s Best Citizens Gone
Dies suddenly

One of Eureka's Best Citizens Gone
Dies suddenly
As The Banner went TO press last week
news came of the sudden death Of John
B. Moon. one of the old and respected
pioneers of Eureka.
He was at his home and went to the
wood shed to split stick of wood His
wife was at the barn doing some work
and heariRg a noise in the shed, she in
vestigated and found him lying dead on
the floor. He had apparently split the
wood, put the ak in its place and turned
to 60 in the house, when he fell on his
face and undoubtedly expired at once.
The deceased first settled with his par
ents in Otisco Sept. | 845, and later moved
to Eureka, where he had resided for a
half century. He was born in Ogden, N.
Y, and was 20 years old at the time of
his death.
He married Rhoda A. Bigey and be-
sides her he leaves a daughter, Mrs. {.
A. Stokes. and host of friends to mourn
his loss.
He was for many years The Banner s
valued correspondent from Eureka and
his last items, written few days before
his death. were publishes last week His
weekly letters will be missed very much
by our readers.
The funeral was held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs E A. Stokes Sunday after
noon and was largely attended by old
neighbors and friends. The Rev. W. F.
Kendriok of Greenvie officiated. Thus
has gone another Of the grand old pioneers
He was a member of the M E. church.
a Patron of Husbandry and an ardent
lover OF nature.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19


thres brothers ard one sister, CALVIN
John and George White, ali Of Lowell, and
Mrs. Rebecca Virgins OF Eureka. Kas.,
besides many near friends.
She was always OF religious nature,
being at one time member of the Bap-
tist church of Smyrna. About IL years
ago she accepted the adventist faith. join-
ing the church OF Grand Rapids, where
she was a member at the time of her
death. She was a most devout Christian
woman, devoted to her Bible and church
She was a great missionary worker. al
ways lending a helping hand and kinc
word to all those in need. She had de-
voted great deal Of her time caring fol
the sick
She was very patient during her sick
ness, being in poor health for the pas
years, although she was called so sud
denly to leave US. her last words being
Gods will be done
The funeral services we're held a
Smyrna, her old home, conducted by El
der Matthews Of Cedar Lake, membe
OF her faith. Interment at Smyrna Gem
etery Friday, Dec. ] 3.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
BOUGHT THEM OUT

yern &. Divine Becomes the owner OF
Holmes Clothing 20. stock.
A deal was transacted in this city last
week which means much to the clothing
buyers of Belding and vicinity. Vern Di-
vine. our hustling clothing dealer, purchas-
ed tho entire stock of the Holmes Cloth
ing Co. and is already making offers to
the people that mean much in the way OF
money saving te those who find them
selves in need of anything in the line of
gents wearing apparel. Mr.. Divine Sc
cured the stock at a very low figure after
the inventory which was made on Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday of last
week and proposes to give his friends and
customers the benefit Of the deal. The
Holmes Cloahng Co. have been anxious
For some time past to close out the stock
and several weeks ago shipped a large
amount Of their shop worn goods to Pinck-
ney, Mich where the most of them we're
disposed of at slaughter prices. and the
remainder of the stock is practically new
goods and proposes to give his customers
the benefit of the bargain acquired.
Mr.. Divine believes that the prospects
are good for the coming year in Belding
and he is already planning 70 open dou-
bile store in the near future in which a
fine line of clot ing, gents furnishings and
footwear will form the leading attrac-
tions, The sale of the Holmes stock
started Yesterday in the store occupied
oy the company, ard Vern hopes to be
able to close out most OF of the stock by
February st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

-
history.
Mr.. Ravell is a son of Watkins Ravell
and has lived on the old farm at Ravells S
mill in Orleans for 50 years. HIS father
is one Of the pioneers of this section
They settled first in oakfied, Kent coun-
Nv. and later came TO Greenvle and
thence to their present location when his
son was seven years old. The old grist
mill on Dickerson creek, built by J. r.
Spencer in an early day was fitted UP
and has done good service in custom
work and been an attractive place for the
farmers in that VI clty.
George looks a., the business Of the
farm and mill d is looked upon as a
good financier 80 hustler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

stood from DR.. Coville He now contem-
plates building fine block.
The dwelling house of Mrs c. A. De-
hart on Pearl street burned about five
o'clodk p. m. Wednesday. 1t was ooou-
pied by Ray Ring and Orla Hammond
house. 5000; contents, Ring. $500; Ham
mond, $3.50 in the Wagner and SandelI
agencies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
A Close CaIlfor Levi

While falling trees in the woods several
miles north Of Luther on Thursday last,
Levi Riker met with an accident that
came near killing him The tree which
he was falling struck smaller tree. which
when released from its burden. sprang
back with such force as TO break Lewis
arm and also cut cash about three
inches long in his forehead. He is agar
able to be out but suffers considerably
from the broken arm and the cut in hi.
head. Thirteen stitches were required tc
mend the cut.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

The ladies Of the Social Circle will
serve their Sc supper in the church din
Ing room Saturday from to O'Clock.
The new cook book they have just pub
lished will be on sale and the book may
De also obtained Of any of the ladies or
at Lamb Bros and Underwood Bros 1t
will make fine Christmas present at a
moderate price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
Card of Thanks

We desire TO return our sincere and
heartfelt thanks TO all who so kindly as
sisted US and extended their sympathy
during the sickness and death OF our dear
mother. Mrs Almra Ring.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Francisco and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. FLOYD Totten.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
Venerable Counsel RaveII

Geo. T. Raye. elected venerable coun-
sci of Belding Camp Modern Woodmen
last week. is an enthusiastic Woodman
and hopes the members and brother otfi-
GERS will assist him in making the work of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
ADa.gerous DesdIocl.

that sometimes terminates fatally. is
the stopage of liver and bowel func-
tions. To quickly end this condition
without disagreeable sensations. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills should always
be your remedy. Guaranteed alb
soulutelv satisfactory 10 every case
or money back. at Connell Bros. Drug
Store. rs bents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Defendant


In this cause it appearing from the aitida-
vii of Caroline Case now on file that the de
fendent Frank Case is not a resident of the
state of Mchisan and is not resident OF the
County of Ionia and that the whereabouts
and present place of residence OF the said
Frank aSe are unknown and cannot be as
certained
licitors. for the Complainant, IL Is ordered
that the defendant enter his appearance in
said cause on or before five months from the
date of this order and that within twenty
davS the complainant cause notice OF this
order to be published in the "Belding Ban
ner, a newspaper printed, published and cir
cula ting in Ionia County and that said pub
lication be continued once in each week
therein for six weeks in succession. or that
She cause a copy OF this order to be person
ally served on said non resident defendant
at least twenty days before the time above
prescribed for his appearance.
FRANK ID NJ DAVIS,
SCULIY & DAVIS, Circuit Judge
Solicitors tor Complainant.
Business Address, lonia, Michigan.
Attest. a true COPY 2sw7
| HARRY j. HOLBROoK.
Register in Chanc ry, Ionia County
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

ANY trouble with your eyes2 better put
in some gas lights brighter than daylight
and better for the eyes. 2lt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-19

Gas IS the only light that really illuml'
mates room, other lights leave all oI
one spot in the shade. 2lt
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
PRESCRIPTION TO
CLEAN THE BLOOD.

Anyone can easily mix the
following prescription at home.
which is said to be splendid
because of its peculiarly bene.
fetal action upon the Kidneys,
which are made to properly fl
ter and strain from the blood
the impurities, acids and poi
sons.
Get the ingredients from any
good pharmacy and mix them
by shaking we'll in a bottle:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kar-
gon, one ounce; Compound
Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces.
Take in teaspoonful doses
after each meal and at bed
time. Drink plenty Of good
water too.
Those whose veins are filed
with sour acids and Rheumatic
poison, who require a good
blood cleanser and system ton
ic, or if the Kidneys are weak
and clogged up, should prepare
this mixture and take as d.
rected for few days and note
results.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
For the State Convention of the
Maccabees Here.

At meeting held at the Waldo
Mrs. Helen T. Burt, OF Ypsllanti,
Mich, State commander for the Lad
les of the Maccabees for West vir-
gtnia, appointed the following COM
mites for the State convention to be
held here on May 8 and 10: Ar
rangements, Mrs. George stanfield,
Mrs. Ida Martin and Mrs. Anna
Hallen; decoration, Mrs. Elmer
Goodwin, Mrs. Alice Reed, Mrs.
Flora Nanley, Mrs. George ober,
Mrs. Mary Reep, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs.
John Mcdonald and Mrs Ford; re-
ception, Mrs. Former, Mrs. Croker
ard, Mrs. Bluen. Miss Watson, Mrs.
Morgan, Misses VERNE and Ada
Bartlett, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Marley
Mrs. Emma McGill. Mrs. Waldo,
Miss Wright, Mrs. Hallen, Mrs. Mar
tin, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Acheson.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

The News-No Pure Drug Cough
Cure Laws yould pc needed. II all
cough cures were like DR.. Shops
Cough Cure rs-and has been for 20
years. The National Law now re-
quires that If any poisons enter into
cough mixture, 1t must be printed
on the label or package. For this
reason mothers, and others, should
insist on having DR.. Shops Cough
Cure. No poison-marks on DR..
, Shops labels-and none in the
medicine, else 1t must by law be on
the label. And it's not only safe, but
II Is said to be by those that know II
besi. u truly remarkable cough
remedy. Take no chance. particu.
larly with your children. Insist on
having DR.. Shops Cough Cure
compure carefully the DR.. shooI
package with others and see. Nc
poison marks there! You can al,
ways be on the safe side by demand.
Ing DR.. Shops Cough Cure. Simply
refuse to accept any other. Sold by
all dealers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
HATS

HOWARD STYLE.
Our stock or mems hats is complete.
We have the famous John B, stet-
son, the Celebrated Howard Hat at
So in soft or derby, also the cheaper
line at $3.50 to $3.50 in the newest
styles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

Does cotee ursagree with you?
Probably it does! Then try DR.
Shops Health Coffee. Health
Coffee" is creve~ continuation Of
parched cereals and mus Not a
grain of real coffee, remember, in DR.
Shops Health Coffee. yet its flavor
and taste matches closely old Java
and Mocha coffee. If your stomach.
heart or kidneys can't stand core.
drinking, try Health coree. 1t !.
wholesome. nourishing and satisfy
Ing. It's nice even for the youngest
child. Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

all night. Returning home in the
morning, he endeavors to. tell his
wife the truth about the matter, hut
she does not believe him, so he re-
sorts to a lie instead. 1t is the ap-
parent1y innocent subterfuge that In
veives husband, wife and friends in
all sorts of complications. which
keeps the audience in one continual
roar Of laughter from the time the
curtain rises to the finale scene.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

The famous Hanan shoes that
pieases every wearer. Hanan shoes
Tor men are recognized the world ov-
er as the best on earth for wear and
comfort. We have them in all
feathers, button or lace. We are
also agents for the Commonwealth
Shoe Co., shoes for men, they are
the best of styles and quality at
$500 and 81. Shoes for men so low
as $3.50 to SO. We carry the best
line Of Boys shoes in all feathers
and styles from $3.50 to $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

Underwear for men In all grades
and materials from SOC TO $3.50 a
garment. Mems Shirts In soft COLI
lars and dress shirts IN all styles
and grades, SOC to $3.50.
A full line OF trunks, suit cases
and valises. all grades.
We have the exclusive agency for
the Roney & Burger shoes for misses
and children in all feathers, lace or
button. A big line OF baby soft
sole shoes. prices from SOC to $3.50.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
CA UGHT HIGH UP
IN FERRIS WHEEL

the attraction at the Grand Tuesday,
April %.
The story OF Mrs. Temples Tele-
gram" is that Of a married man,
who having been caught high in the
air in Ferris wheel. the machinery
of which has broken, is kept there
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
SQUIRE LAID UP.

Magistrate Harry Gordon is in
capacitated from his regular Official
duties because Of some trouble. with
his eyes. The afliction is not at all
serious and he expects to resume his
magisteriaI duties probably in a day
or so.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
NOTICE.

w. B. Freeland will open first
class meat market in the City Mar
ket store about the goth of April.
He will handle exclusively nome
dressed meats. Special prices to
restaurants and hotels. Right prices
to all. Your trade will be appre-
ciated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
Special Return Engagement Of
The Landslide Of Laughter

With HARRY CONOR spIendidIy Supported
by GRACE REALS and an excellent Comedy
Company
The same elaborate production precisely as
Theatre, New York Cry, and for 8 months at
Powers Theatre, Chicago.
Staged with taste, Experty acted and de-
signed for laughing purposes only.
Prices: $l.5o, 81, 75c. SOC. Csc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20
Is Husband in 'SIrs. Temples TeIe
gram" But His Wife Would
Not Believe Him.

Mrs. Temples Telegram" a
dramatized laugh in three acts which
made such a dec:GeG hit at the Madi-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

We sell the well known Kippen-
dorf-Dittman Co. S shoes and oxfords
Tor women, and no one claims to
nave better or more stylish shoes Of
oxfords for the money. $3.50 to SIS.
Patent and yicl, lace, button or
blucher.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

Especially recommended for piles
that is DeWitt's carholized witch
Hazel salye. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-04-20

son Square Theatre, New York, and
Powers Theatre, Chicago, will be
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-04-25
THE INCOME TAX VETO.

After some skirmishing it was de-
cided to take the vote on overriding
the veto on House Bill 147, the Income
Tax Exemption bill. This vote has been
put over from day to day for some
time, but when called found only three
opposed to overriding, Kaleo, Nekale-
ka and Kalana-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-04-25
THE WORRIED WOMEN. .

They say men must work anu
women must weep; but alas, II
this too busy world women often
have to work and weep at the
same time. Their holidays are
too few and their work heavy
and monotonous. It makes them
nervous and irritable. The de-
pressed and worried woman loses
her appetite and grows thin ana
feeble. Once in a while she has
spells of palpitation and has TO
lie up for a day or two. II some
disease like influenza or maIarlal
fever happens to prevail she is
almost certain to have an attack
of it, and that often paves the
way for chronic troubles OF the
throat, lungs and other organs;
and there is no saying what the
end NAV be. Let the tired and
o7Arladen woman rest as much
as possible; and, above ali, place
at her command a bottle Of
wAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
q true and sure remedy for the
ills and naladies Of women. 1t
is palatable az honey and con-
tains all the nutritive and cara
tive properties of Pure Cod Liver
Oil, combined with the Com
nonnd Svrun of Hvpophosphites
and the Extracts Of Malt and
Wild Cherry. Search the worit
over and you viii find nothing
to equal it. Taken before meals
It improves the nutritive value
of ordinary foods by maxim
them easier to assimilate, an.
has carried hope and good cheer
into thousands of homes. 1t ID
absolutely reliable and effective
in Nervous Dyspepsia, Impaired
Nutrition, Low Vitality, Wasting
Conditions, Melancholy, Chloro-
sis, Serofula, and all troubles Of
the Throat and Lungs. DR.. l..
J. Boyes says: II have found 1t 4
preparation of great merit. In
a recent case patient gained
nearly twenty pounds IN two
months treatment, IN which 1t
was the principal remedial a.
gent" It carries the guarantee
Of reliability and cannot fail or
5isappoint you. At chemists
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-04-25
BACK FROM SENATE.

: vote stood: Ayes, 10; noes, 7.