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Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12
HARRINGTON.


Miss Nettye Ross spent several days
last week with Dover friends.
Miss May Jones is visiting New York
City.
Howard Jones. of Smyrna, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones re-
Gently.
Samuel c. Dill and wife, of Philadelphia,
were the guests of Mrs. NJ. f. Jump.
An automobile party, consisting OF
Henry Fleming and brother, Ezekiel, Sol
oman Refs, n. J. Harrington and Jeffer-
son Ford spent the Fourth at Denton.
Miss Sarah Jones has returned home
after a pleasant visit with the Misses
Jones, of Smyrna.
Miss Ruth Thawley, of Wilmington,
has been spending some time with Miss
Grace Ross.
Thomas Blades and daughter, Miss
Elma, Mrs. Hammond and daughter, of
Frederica Mr.. and Mrs Ira Cooper, Will
lard Blades, Albert RaughIey of Camden !;
Miss Emma Newnom, of California Miss
Anna Newnom, Of Port Penn Benjamin
Harrington, of Philadelphia and Charles
Deuning of Houston, are and have been
town visitors.
Mrs. Louder Sapp, Mrs. Roe, Mrs.
Cooper, and Mrs. George Harrington are
on the sick list.
Mrs. John Sheldrake, Mrs. Clarence
Jones, Mrs. Maggie Smith, and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Brown are and have been out
of town visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Ross, Miss Lydia |
Cain and friend and Miss Bertha Thomas
were Houston visitors on the Fourth.
Miss Elva Wright has been entertain
ing a lady friend from Pottstown.
Miss Bertha Collision has been visiting
Mrs. B. F. Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ennis entertained
heir niece from Philadelphia last week.
A festival will be held on Friday and
evenings, July 18th, and 18th,
It Whites N. +. Church.
Last Tuesday the Greenwood and Har-
lngton base ball teams played game
N the Harrington grounds which was in
eresting to witness. The score stood 8 {
o , in Greenwood's favor up to the
eventh innings, when Harrington made {
wo runs, putting them in the lead but I
ireenwood in their half of the ninth {
anne back with two more. In Harring- {
on's half, with two out, Pettyjohn hit /
the railroad for a home run, tieing the =
core. Harrington won out in the tenth, I
he score being 6 to 5.
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL.

The Fourth passed very quietly here
few lawn parties and many visitors
while many attended the festivities al
| Greenwood. Others followed their usua
yocations
! Whooping cough is almost epidemic
about here and several are very iii.
There appears to be several thieves, OF
medelsome fools in this vicinity, as the
people at the festival last Saturday even
ing found many lap robes and whips
missing. Alfred Loaand lost lap robe,
James Covington lost a duster, and an
other lost an overcoat. Robert Carpenter
lost a double lap blanket and others lost
whips. Had the church Leen lighted
and the shutters opened, the thieves
might not have been so successful. But
by far the most dangerous thing was the
act Of some rascal, who deliberately un-
fastened the bridal of horse driven By a
young women, who had a small child
with her, Fortunately the horse went
home with her without any accident hap
pening, but the woman was badly fright
ened at finding her harness tampered
with. We have a few bad characters
here, who indulge in breaking out win
dow lights and annoying people in a
cowardly manner, but forb, arance has
about lost its virtue, and they will get
their deserts. Some people are afraid to
drive to church because Of these harness
wrecking fools.
Blackberries have been riDpening slow,
but the prices at Bridgeville last Monday
were y cents per quart. The prices will
soon fall, as there is a very large crop.
Mr.. Truitt passed through here last
week and took subscriptions for a paper
called the Rural Weekly, but as the paper
has failed to reach any Of those who sub
scribed for it, the people are now asking
why from Mr.. Truitt.
A new school house is to be built at
smiths, District No. 65l, which includes
his place; the old building is too small
md not comfortable. The ground where
he old building stands, was bought from
William Smith, but he failed to give the
district deed for the ground, and now
here is much kicking against building
N this same land until a deed is secured.
The district will ask the Levy Court to
ondemn the ground unless the deed is
orth coming soon probably that would
'e the best way to settle the matter any
ray. We want good business sense dis
ayed for once in our school matters.
The tract of timber sold by the Dashel
eirs to Mr. Lawson, has been sold by
i'm to Irving Smith, of Georgetown.
he tract lies between Chaplins Chapel
nd Welche's Crossing
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12
FREDERICK.

Instead OF the usual prayer meeting
and preaching services on Sunday night,
the two have been combined and twl-
light service lasting an hour will be held
during the warm weather. Thus far the
change has been very successful. The
services are very interesting and well at
tended. They begin at 7 30 O'Clock.
Everybody welcome.
The Connecticut sharpy boat built at
Nathaniel Lank's shipyard for r. K.
Postles is expected to be completed next
week ready for launching. 1t will be
equipped with sharp top sails, also fifty
horse power gasoline engine. 1t is to be
used for freight and passengers.
Joseph Frazier, we are sorry to report,
is confined to his bed again with a recur-
renee of his old trouble
DR.. W. F. Hoey's new stable and car
riage house is being improved by coat
of paint
Mr.. James Grier's and Mrs. Mary
Vickers' residences are being improved
by the painters.
The Stork brought fine baby daughter
to Mrs. Fannie Garbutt this week.
Mrs. Hydorn and Mrs. Swanfeld spent
several days at Bowers putting their cot
tage "The Idlewid in order for the
summer. 1t is for rent or for sale and is
in an excellent location near Kent Cot
tage.
Miss Annie Boone spent last week at
Bowers.
Mrs. Mary Boone entertained Mrs.
Kate Boone, Mrs Sadie Moore and Mrs.
Edith Melvin at her cottage at Bowers
last week.
B. F. Burton took trip to Philadel-
phia in an auto last Sunday with Charles
Spencer.
Mrs. Mary Renoud and Children, of
New Rochelle, \. Y, are visiting Mrs.
Annie Seacord.
Mrs. Laura Spurry and Mrs. Mary
Kelly visited James Kelly and wife in
Philadelphia last week
Rev. B. F. Warren and family, of
n. y. were the guests OF
James Lord and wife last week.
S. W. Hall, of Dover, spent last week
with his brother John w. Hail.
Ralph Jester is visiting relatives in
Philadelphia and Wilmington.
r. 7. Harrington and family occupied
he pennsylvania" at Bowers last week,
William Briggs, of Wilmington, spent
sunday with his family here.
William Whitaker is visiting his uncle,
Peter Whitaker.
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12

There is more Catarrh I'm this section Of the
country than all ether diseases Iut together
and until the last few years was supposed TO
bee incurahle. For a great many years doctors
pronounced it q local disease ard prescribed
durable. Science has proven Catarrh TO be a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatmenf. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by r. j. Cheney a Co. Toledo.
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the
market. lt is taken Internally In doses from
10 drops to a teaspoo lful. IL acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t
fails to cure. Ser for circulars and tesimo-
malls.
Address: +. u. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Drug lists, 75c
Take Halle Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12

The Smyrna Times, the oldest con.
secutively published newspaper Of Del
aware, passed on Wednesday, July 3rd,
its fifty.third mile stone in its long ser.
vice as a newspaper.
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12

The State House Commission except
Governor Lea, convened at Dover last
Monday, and after looking over the
plans prepared by Contractor Hirons,
adopted them and agreed to advertise
for bids
Milford chronicle., 1907-07-12

Mrs. c. H. Griffith, of Wilmington, is
visiting Mrs. Walter Carrow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
CLEARING UP AGAIN

The financial situation which caused
the business SKY to be threateningly cloud
cd q little while ago is now said to be
clear again. All danger of business dis
turbance from that source is declared to
have passed by. Indeed the situation is
in many respects better than before the
furry, by reason Of the lesson it conveyed,
Moderation and conservatism instead Of
risk and excitement are now features of
the f1anCial centers. Those upon whom
responsibility for results in legitimate lines
of industry rest will be heartily glad that
the way is cleared for their success
through the present year SO far as mat
tiers relating to money markets and the
country's finances are concerned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

hastings was also present and said few
words in behalf of the lodge OF which he
s a respected member and officer.
Mayor Bricker was called for and gave
good talk on Maccabeeism and its rela-
ton to him Mr.. Brcker spoke of his
interest in the lodge, of which he was glad
70 say he was good charter member
lie was followed by Fred A. Bush Of this
office, who after a short session at story
ceiling. gave his views on fraternal nsur-
ance. His remarks were well received
All seemed TO enjoy the program but
there came something afterward which
appealed to all in manner entirely salts
factory. This was banquet to which
those present did full justice and which
was fine one and well worthy of the
occasion.
The X. 0. T. M. M have established
a contest for new members, one side call
ing themselves the whites" and the
other the Reds" and it is safe to say
that when the contest is over there will
be goodly addition to the large member
ship which the order now has.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Additional Locals

/ Baking day is holiday if you Cook
WITH GAS Aft
Mrs J. A. Church was a Greenvle
visitor Tuesday.
r. R. Edwards was a Grand Rapids
visitor Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Trail of Ionia were
Beldng callers Tuesday.
Irving Demorest is home from Ann Ar
Dor this week He will return Monday.
A Gas HEATER drives out the damp,
chilly spring air. Aft
Miss Stella Werda left Monday for a
weeks visit with her parents at Alpena
Mrs Earl Stewart left Monday for an
extended visit at her home in Hesperia.
Miss Luella Hansellman returned Tues
day from short visit. with Greenyie
friends.
Mrs. A. Hoodley went to Greenville
Friday for few days visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Lizzie Lovette Of Pewamo was a
guest of her sister, Miss Grace Lovette
Monday evening
Mrs. William Gardner and Miss Lille
Dickens of Smyrna were guests of Beld
ing friends Yesterday
Miss Hazel Winans left Tuesday morn
ing for Petoskey, where she expects TO
remain for the summer.
sB Attend Milo M. Luck Poverty
Party at Whitford's Amusement Hall on
Saturday evening, April goth.
Mrs Rachel Madison of Lowell is spend
ing some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Ida Beckwth Of the North Side.
Miss Maude McEwen Of Manistee was
the guest Of Mrs. William Dorman of this
city from Saturday till Monday.
Miss Hattie Price returned Tuesday
from Mt Pleasant, where she had been
spending a week with her parents.
Mrs. M. Hayward Of Casnovia returned
home Tuesday morning, after a short visit
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs George Westcott and two
children, late Of Greenville, we're guests
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Muir
ray Monday evening, while on their way
to Grand Rapids, where they will reside
in future. They we're formerly residents
OF this city.
Ed Jersey left Monday for Kenneth, in
the Upper Peninsula, where he expects to
remain during the greater part OF the
summer. Mr. Jersey has land interests
in that country which he will look after
and will lead secluded life most OF the
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
FOR NEW MEMBERS
The X. o. T. NJ. NJ. Lodge Expects TO
Make a Big Gain

The X. q. T. NJ. NJ. Lodge Expects TO
Make IA BIG Gain
A movement is on foot on the Part Of
the K o T. NJ. m. lodge Of this city TO
increase the membership of the loca
lodge as far as lies il their power. Sides
have been chosen and under the captions
of the whites and reds the work Of
busting for new members has already
commenced.
Last Friday evening every member Of
the lodge was invited to be present and
bring friend with him who was eligible
to membership, and the result was more
than satisfactory. The attendance was
all that could be wished for and every
body present had a most enjoyab time
The first feature o the e,eniug was
secret session at witch goodly sum was
raised for the benefit Of
After the secret meeting public meet
ing was held and all Of the invited guests
were present Elmer E. Fales was chos.
en- chairman for the evening and at once
began the outline Of program which hid
been hastily arranged for the occasion
Mr.. Fales first called on the Loewe or
chestra for some music and they RESP ond
ed finely. !.
Following the music Ed Jeffries. the
recently elected democratic police justice
of Detroit. who has his heart full of Mac
cabeeism, made an extended address, in
which he outlined the recent plans adopt
ed by the supreme lodge of Maocabees.
and closed with warning word to any
one present to take a chance in the Mac
cabees If they needed anything in the way
Of personal life insurance. Mr.. Jeffries
holds a fine position in the higher tent and
his heart is warmly in sympathy with the
lodge in which he is an active member
His remarks were warmly received by
all present.
After another piece of music by the or
chestra E. w. Thompson, deputy grand
commander Of Grand Rapids was called
upon and gave short talk in connection
with the workings of the Maccabees.
H. D. Osgood of Cannonsburg. who is
in the city looking after new members,
was also called for and gave good talk
along the line of Maocabeeism, Great
Lieutenant Commander Thompson Of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
special Election Notice

To the qualified electors of the county
Of Ionia, state of Michigan:
NItlce is hereby given that special
election will be held in said county on Sat-
urday, April 2z. 1907, for the purpose of
determining whether the Board of Super
ysors of lonia County shall borrow on the
faith and credit of said county the sum Of
thlrty-five thousand dollars, and spread
upon the several assessment rolls of
the townships and wards Of said coun-
ty. for the repayment of said sum,
thirty-five thousand dollars.-seven thou
sand dollars in the year 1907; seven
thousand dollars in the year 908; seven
thousand dollars in the year 1909; seven
thousand dollars in the year 1910. and
seven thousand dollars in the year 1911,
for the purpose of paying the costs and
expenses of erecting County Poor House
for said County of Ionia. and for the pur-
pose Of purchasing for the use of said
County real estate necessary for the
erection of buildings for the support OF
the poor of such County, and for farm
TO be used in connection Herewith.
In the several voting precincts OF said
County the polls of said election will be
open at z o'clock in the forenoon and will
remain open until o'clock p. m. OF SAID
day OF election.
Dated this 18th day Of April, A. D.,
1907. HARRY HoLBRooK
County Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Got Their Rice.

Yesterday morning just as the train
for lonla was pulling into the depot qu te
a wave of excitement was noticed on the
part OF number of ladies and gentlemen
who seemed arxiously awaiting the ar
rival of someone When the train had
stopped one Of the party mounted the car
steps and looking north on Bridge street,
shouted, Here they come
The entire party started on a run for
the other side Of the train where they
met Lee Post and Miss Ruth Wilson who
were on their way to lonia on a matri-
monlal trip Before the happy couple
could get out Of the buggy and on to the
train they were literally deluged with rice.
They we're married by Rev. Coggswel of
lonia yesterday afternoon, and after en-
joying weeks honeymoon in Detroit, To-
ledo and Lansing will return to this city
where they will be at home to their many
friends. The Banner joins their friends
in extending congratulations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Brickers' Exchange Locals

See that new seven room house only
four blocks from Main Street. Price
$3.50. 500. 10 $500. down balance $40
per month.
House and one acre with fruit $500
House and two lots Broas ct. $1,000.
Fine home North Side Sl400.
Home on Pearl st. $1,000
Good house and lot 2 blocks from
Main st. $500
A few fine park lots at Bricker Park
Long Lake. Front or side st. lots at
reasonable prices.
3 house on Ionia st to sell on easy
payments 500 down balance same as
rent.
40 acre farm near Belding' New
house, fruit and fair land will ex-
change for house and lot. Price $1,000.
w. f. Bricker at the store, Belding
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

TEACHERS WHO jump their contracts has
Detter look "leedle oud' lest they get
into trouble. Representative Perry Of
0 caola has introduced bill which makes
a violation Of faith on the part of school,
ma'ams serious matter. The oil pro-
vides that teacher who enters into a
contract to teach in district must abide
by the contract unless the resignation is
accepted by the school board, else render
himself or herself liable 70 a'revocation Of
his or her certificate to teach during the
life Of the contract. Districts are barred
from accepting contract jumpers under
the penalty Of losing their primary school
money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Gard of ThankS.

We desire through the columns of the
Banner to thank the kind neighbors and
frlepds for their assistance in our loss by
fire; also the Modern Maocabees and the
National Protective Legion for their kind
ness and financial aid gwen US, We as
sure all OF our hearty appreciation
Mr. and Mrs. Will Retterstoff,
Ray Wright.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
BELDINC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co.
ER. LAPHAM, EDiroR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards Of Thanks, 25c To
SOC Resolutions from soc up.
Entered at the Postoffice, Bedding. Michigan
for transmission through the Malls as Sec
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Mrs. E. A. Murphy of Ionia was the
guest of her sister, Mrs DR.. Dutt, por-
ton of last week, returning home Friday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

A Gas LAMP lights the whole room;
other lluminants light but one spot.
Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Applications for sidewalks.

All applications for sidewalks and
grades should be in before May 5rd as a
surveyor will be here Immediately after
that date. Ray R. Edwards,
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Notice

will lay your water pipe from the curb
to the house at Is cents per foot See
me before you make your connections.
Brady Martin
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Gas light is the home light; a gas table
lamp brings cheer and comfort. Aft
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-01-10
Is q Il
An African Adventure.
BY ROBERT BARNES CRAMER.
g: Z:
sis 3: * ls ls}s 1855: Il Il

"Thcn what are we to do?" | asked
anXlously. "Thosc fellows will be here
In little while. Can't we hide some
where?"
THIS suggestion seemed TO bring an
idea into the brilliant intellect of our
guide, and he at once set forth plan
which we strenuously objected to at
first, but were finally forced to adopt.
Ii was simply a scheme to bury us
alive TO hide us from the robbers. and
we set about at once TO put it in
operation.
For fully an hour we dug in the soft
sand, and then, everything being ready.
Ned and l stretched ourselves out in
the excavation, and permitted Rienzo
to shovel the earth upon the lower
part Of our bodies with the stocks of
our rifles.
This done, lie disappeared for some
minutes, and then returned with two
peculiarly shaped gourds, which he
had evidently picked up in the woods.
With a skill that excited my admira-
ton, he cut away piece from the
narrow neck of the vegetable. and
then another from its large, round,
hollow body. This done, he fitted the
larger end over our nostrlls, permitting
the smaller one to project an inch or
two above the ground. Having done
this, he covered us up completely with
the sand and smoothed over the top
so as not to show any signs of its
having been disturbed.
Then he went away.
For about an hour we lay there in
silence, suffering terribly from the
heat Of our ridiculous position, but not
daring to move for fear of disarrang-
ing the mechanism of our breathing
apparatus. At the end of that time
Ned spoke:
Say, Jack"
His voice was mufiled and almost in.
Notwithstanding somewhat as if he
was talking over a telephone wire, but
he managed TO make himself heard.
"WellT' ! answered.
II don't want to say anything against
the character Of Rlonzo, but"
shut up" said ], some one may
hear you.'
My fellow sufferer subsidized for sew
eral minutes, and then
Il tell you, old man." he went on,
that Renzy is playing a trick on US.
l believe he's gone himself to"
Keep STILL" whispered.
II shant do it. That old rascal
say, Jack, I'm going to get up"
l was Mortified at the proposition.
but before could protest, he had
leaped to his feet, and with an inward
groan followed his example.
Our appearance above ground created
a sensation.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-01-10

You see that well-dressed fellow
coming across the street? I'll bet you
are afraid to ask him to direct you to
Third and Market streets" said Chief
OF Detectives John Martin the other
day.
I'm not looking for trouble" replied
the reporter. But why"
That's Jimmie Blank. It's an old
story, but it's always fresh to Jimmie,
because his old friends always have it
on tap when they meet him.
Fifteen years ago Jimmie was q
bunco man. One day on Kearny street
he walked up TO seedy looking young
fellow and asked him the way to Third
and Market streets.
1.-THE stranger. with q scornful look,
strolled across the street.
Long 0fterward Jimmie met the
same chap, and, not recognizing him.
asked:
Say, old man, l am a stranger in
town. Can you show me the way to
Third and Market streets?
"'Well, for the Lords sake. haven't
you found that place yet? You asked
me that question more than o year
ago. was the reply."-San Francisco
Call,
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-01-10
Goggles For Chickens.

Among the recent inventions which
poultry fanciers find interesting at the
Worlds Fair is pair of goggles to be
placed on chickens to prevent them
from picking out the eyes of one an.
other. Pugnaciously inclined birds on
farm can do great deal of harm to
the others. and as protection against
damage being sustained to the eyes, 1t
is proposed to equip the members Of
the flock with goggles.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1907-01-10
/ l..
a sensation

Major Dunworthy sat on q camp
stool with his legs crossed and q long.
stemmed pipe resting in one hand. He
was telling story.
Inc party consisted Of thirty English
students under the leadership of Major
Dunworthy, and they were making n
pleasure trip through the interesting
portions of Egypt and Nubia. The
Major himself was well Informed
man Of the world who had Travelled In
every civilized country Oh earth, and
In many that We're not civilized. At
the time of his introduction 10 the
reader he was engaged in giving a
very interesting and exciting account
OF an adventure which once befel him
in India.
Now, my boys" he said, putting
away at his huge pipe, 1--WE are com.
fortably settled for the night. I wish
some of you would build a good fire in
front OF the big tent to cook those fish
over, When you get ready will show
you how TO brol them. l don't want
to trust any of you boys again, after
spoiling those mackerel we caught the
other day."
The young men gathered wood for
the fire, while the little Major went
on:
Speaking of fish puts me in mind of
something that happened to me in In.
dia a long time ago."
II they had spoken of gunpowder or
steamboats, the result would have been
the same-but let that pass.
u was there for several years, and I