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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14

GENUINE PANAMAs $3.50
we remodel your old Panama or
stetson hat absolutely good as new
for $3.50. FLICKER HAT WORKS,
21S Franklin St, opposite Hambur-
gers and 316 West Seventh st.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14

SPRING STREET INCOME PROP
PRICE ASKED. 1MPRovED wITII
2-STORY BRICK BUIDD1NGi WILL
TAKE GOOD RESIDENCE UP TO
100000, CASH $35, 900, BALANCE
EASY AND AT 5 PER CENT. 3
YEARS FROM NOW IT. WILL BE
CHEAP AT S2500 PER FRONT FOOT
PRICE $4,000 ONLY.
LOT 70x135.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14

FOR sALE-GOOD LOT, DESIRABLE
locations all street work done: thickly
settled. Address BOX 49, Herald.
FOR ALTADENA. PROPERTY OF ANY
kind see l.. M. PRATT & CO., 60S
Laughlin building.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-14
Golden West Realty Co.
643 South Spring st.
AT BARGAIN PRICES

Have cut the price on our new,
modern cottages and bungalows to
absolutely
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
The sunny south.

A treat is in store for those who visit
the opera house Monday evening. March
lth, when Rockwell's New Sunny South
Co. will appear. This company is made
up OF twenty-five high class colored
people, each and everyone an expert in
speciality work, including the sweetest
singers and best dancers before the
American public. They recently ap-
peared in Rome, N Y. and the Daily
Sentinel OF that city Of Nov. 2z, 1906,
says: The attraction at the Abbott last
evening was Rockwell's Sunny South
Company. which drew a crowded house
filling all standing room. Tho company
carries good band and fine orchestra
and includes among it members some
good singers and dancers. The olio con-
sists Of eG ht high-clas acts, each one o'
which were well received. For its ad-
vertsed features. fun. melody and dane
ing, the show was the best that has ap-
peared at the Abbott this season and the
best "coon show" that has been in Rome
within the writer's knowledge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Teach Convfcts Trades.

At the present time the question Of
teaching trades to the men in our state
prisons is beng agitated. 1t has been the
policy OF the state not to learn the men
sent there a trade. But it appears to me
that one Of the best things this state
could do for the people and the men that
are so unfortunate as to be sent to the
state prisons, would be to teach a prisoner
a trade that he may have something TO
depend upon, to obtain an honorable lis-
ing when he is turned out upon what
is practically frisndless world.
ldlensss is one of the greatest stimulants
to crime and on the other hand useful
trade is . great stimulant TO industry. II
also gives man sense Of Independence
that is necessary in American life. |,
elevates man to give him the assurance
that he is the peer Of other good men and
that he is capable Of accomplishing some
thing worth while. Public sentiment to-
day is TO elevate the man and place him
in his opinion Of himself above his old en-
vironments and whatever we can accom-
plsh in that direction Is a noble work fol
humanity. o. e. Ball.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
GOES TO FARMING
George Il. stout After Many Years Of
shop Life Turns to the Piow.

Last Thursday night George E. Stout
who for the past sixteen years has been
faithful employs in the Belding Bros
& Cos. silk mill No. ! most Of the time
foreman. severed his connection with that
company and this week leaves for Stan
wood where he will turn his attention to
farming in the future.
As an evidence Of the good will and
appreciation in which he was held by the
company and his subordinates, he was
presented with fine roll top desk just at
the time when he was about to leave the
shop for the last time. The gift came
entirely unexpected to Mr.. Stout and he
was SO overcome by emotion that he could
scarcely find words to express his appre-
ciatisn Of the handsome present.
Last Tuesday evening the Knights OF
Pythias, with whom he has long been a
faithful and respected member. gave him
a farewell reception at their hall which
was largely attended. During the pro-
grsss Of the meeting he was again sur
prised when George w. Moulton. on be-
half of the lodge. presented him in few
well chosen words with fine gold watch
asd again he was overcome by his
emotions. but managed to recover himself
sufficient to tell the boys how much I've
appreciated this testimonial Of thar ss-
TEEN and that wherever he went he
would still hold warm spot in his heart
for his Belding friends.
Mr.. Stout has been member OF the
council for the past two years and al
such has made himself a record worthy o.
himself. The Banner joins with his many
friends in wishing him success in his new
/ hnma ON the farm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
DAVID H. M'NITT
Early Pioneer Passed Away Last Sat
urday-was Well Known Citizen.

Saturday afternoon at 200 o'clock, at
the home Of his son. Fred, in Otisco,
David H. MoNitt passed to his final rest
having reached the age of II years. | |
months and rs days. Mr.. MoNtt came
to this county about forty years ago and
has resided in this vicinity ever since.
spending the declining portion Of his years
with his son. Fred. His wife by whose
side he was laid departed this life about
IL years ago.
Mr.. McNitt was the father OF child
rem all but one Of whom survive him and
all but two of the living children were in
attendance at tho last sad rites for their
respected father. Their names are as
follows: Mrs. Jessie Smith of Orleans,
Mrs. John Lusoombe Of Eureka, Frank
McNitt Of Gratiot county. Mrs. George
Crane Of Greenvile. Mark McNitt Of this
city, Mrs. Sanford Hocomb Of Mt. Plea
SAINT, Mrs. Will Mills of Bushnell. Mrs
Geo. Tebbells Of Smyrna, Fred McNtt OF
Otsco and Joe McNitt of Minneapolis
MINI.
The funeral was held at the home OF
his son, Fred, Monday at go o'clock
Rev. j. w. Sheehan speaking words Of
comfort to the bereaved ones and the
body was laid to rest in the Otisco
cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
D. W. BELDING
PASSED AWAY
Oldest Member of Belding Bros
q Company.
Died I'm Cincinnati at His Home Mon
dsy-was TO Years Old, an Honored
and Respected Citizen.

David Wilson Belding, the oldest mem
Der Of Bslding Bros. & Co.. passed away
at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, Monday
at the age Of 76 years. The deceased
has not been in good health for number
Of years and recently unfavorable condi-
tions intsrvened which carried him away
He was born in Ashfield Mass, and came
to Michigan in 1861 and located in lonia
where he reesided with his family for about
five years moving from their to Cincinnati
Of take charge Of the growing business Of
the company then in its infancy and made
his residence there ever since. being one
of that cities most honorable and respect
cd citizens.
Mr.. Belding often met his brothers and
other officials Of the company in this city
at their business meetings, his last visit
here being two years ago and he was a
very eongenial and pleasant gentleman to
meet.
Only TIVE OF the brothers Of the COM
pany which bear their honored name and
which has grown to such world wide pro-
portions in business and influence survive,
Milo M. Bsldng Of New York president OF
the company and Alva N. Belding Of
Rockville, Conn.
His wife and four children, two sons and
two daughters, survive him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
FOR PROHIBITION
Meeting to BE Held In NJ. k. Church
JAS. II. wortendyks VIII speak.

The probitionsts will open the cam
paign in this city on Tuesday evening
March l2, with meeting in the Central
Methodist church with Jas. II. Worten-
dyke of California as the speaker. The
state and county committee have decided
to make vigorous campaign from now
until the election is over for the prohibition
party and the best speakers in the cause
obtainable have been secured for this
work in Michigan.
While they do not expect to elect any OF
the candidates on the state. county or
congressional tickets vet they are antic-
pating larger gain in votes and q COZ
responding gain IN the sentiments favra-
BILE to the principle of prohibition OF the
traffic. Mr.. Wortendyke is a very
earnest and forceful speaker. Rev. w
M. Robinson of San Maroas. CAL, says ot
him. "He stands for clean politics anc
clean legislation he is certainly master
in presenting the arguments of his cause
he is logical and convincing. The clos
ing appeal to vote was most convincing
eloquent and telling
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Real Estate Transfers.

Karl R. Gilbert to Reed Gilbert part Of
lot 9. block z, North Park addition, Bel
ding; 81 etc.
Fred Olds to John T. Schenden, 40
acres, sec. IL, Keene; S2.400.
Apheus G. Smell to Nelson and Glen
dora Wright. go acres. sections Is and "a
Keene; $500.
VIM. F. Sandell to George Rhodes. lo'
IS. Broas' third addition, Belding; 81 900
Eliza .Grondne to Elizabeth M. Laner
west half Of lot go. Broas' second addi-
ton. BeldinQ; $500
w. F. Bricker to Calvin Cutshaw. lo
25, Bricker Park, Long Lake; $50.
Willis J. Cobb to Albert Godfrey anc
Minnie Godfrey, lot AZ. Broas' seconc
addition, Belding: $1,000
LOUIS L. Holmes to Sylvester S. Smith
lot 9. block 2, North Park addition, Bel
ding; $500.
Ella Holmes to Sylvester S. Smith
west half Of lots and 2. block 4, Nortl
Park addition, Belding; $500.
John w. Kop to French W. Arnold, 10
8, block z, North Park addition, Belding
$500.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
A Nj u s f NJ E N Z s
That Rare Treat.

That rare treat which the Baptist young
people have in store for the people Of Bel
ding and vicinity on Tuesday evening,
March | 8. will certainly appear at the
opera house on that date. 1t is the Kala-
mazoo College Glee and Mandolin clubs
composed of twenty-thrse young men,
Fred Pinkham, well known here and a
student in the college. being one Of them
The entertainment consists Of spirited col
lege songs. instrumental and vocal solos
male quartstte and ehoruses the whole
making rare musical treat.
They have given great satisfaction
wherever they have appeared
Admission rs and IS cents. tickets may
be secured at Pierce's grocery store anc
reserved seats will be on aale at Hote
Beldinv after March IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
THE TALE OF A DOG
REGULAR Predica,nent ef . SEQ tch Col
ns-Precipitetss . Law SUIT.

One day last summer or fall Michael
zahm lost fine Scotch Collie. II was a
good dog and the family missed It very
much. Last week MIR. Zahm was called
up by phoEe ard was told that his dog
was in the city and that Herbert Wood,
son of Marshall Wood. had found it and
was keeping it for him. Zshm's boy
came up the next day and got the animal
paying the boy = dollar for his trouble.
Not all dogs look alike, some do however
and here comes in the mixup. Little
Hazel Conklin. who lives with her grand
mother, Mrs. Skslcher. in this city, owned
a Scotch Collie which was sent to her as
a present by her mother from Piainwell
last May. The other day when Hazel
came home from school it wasn't there 10
greet her with its usual wag Of the tail
and she came up town to find IL and soon
discovered Herbert Wood leading it off
with a rope, who said It belonged to
Zahm. Hazel cried for the dog and went
home and told her grandmother. she sent
Willis Shipman, who knew tho dog well,
TO round it up and he couldn't convince
the parties Of the ownership and the next
day the Wood boy let Zahm have il.
Shipman demanded the dog Of Zahm but
Zahm said it was his dog sure and
wouldn't give it zip. Hazels grandma
was bound to have it at any cost as the
granddaughter thought all the world oi
her pet whose name is pet" Shipmar
also got busy and said she should have !,
if it cost him all Of his next summers
cement walk building and the law was
invoked through repievin papers which
Constable Fred A. Bush ssrvsd and re-
covered the dog.
Zahm is as confident the dog which h'
bought OF Joe Youngs when a puppy, i
his as Mrs. Skeicher and Shipman ART
that it belongs to Hazel.
The case is on call before Justice E. 3
Lapham March Is but the matter MAJ
be settled out of court.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Bou Int the Benedict Farm.

Archie B Chickerng and his parents,
Emory Chckering and wife, have bought
the Milton Benedict farm in Orleans
which consists OF one hundred and forty
acres the considerable for the farm being
S6,5oo. Archie paid $500 in cash Mr..
Benedict taking a mortgage back on one
hundred acres for $4,000, leaving forty
acres of the farm where the buildings are
located free Of incumbrance. The farm
is one Of the best in Orleans township and
there is a quantity Of fine timber still
standing which is quite valuable. Mr.
Benedict hasn't made up his mind what
he will do but thinks he will purchase
another farm il he does not come to this
city and locate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07

Last Saturday morning Miss Bessie
Shaffer and George Loomis Of this city
went to Ionia on the 1888 train accom-
panied by MIR. and Mrs. Ollie Taft. In
the evening when they returned to this
city they came back as Mr.. and Mrs.
George Looms. The ceremony which
united the happy couple took place at the
home Of the brides brother. Will Shaffsr.
Of that city Rev. |. Cogshall of the M
E. church performing the ceremony.
They were attended at the altar by Mr..
and Mrs. Taft and q happy thought in
connection with the affair is found in the
fact that Mr., and Mrs. Taft were at
tended by them at the time Of their eere-
mony several months ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
ELECTION DAY
DRAWS NEAR
Only Four Weeks More In which
to Select the Candidates.
who Shall we Have as Represents
tives I'm the CITY Government for
the Ensuing Year.

The annual city election will be held In
this city on Monday, April first. and its
close proximity requires that our citizens
begin at snce to think and talk over avail
abe and proper men for the positions to
be filled on that date. The city officers
to be elected on that date are mayor.
clerk, treasurer. school inspector, and
justice OF the peace for full term.
In the various wards, supervisor. al
dsrman, constable and two inspectors OF
election are to be elected. In the FIRST
Ward successors must be elected TO sue
ceed F. L Spencer as supervisor. Z. Z.
Hudson as Alderman, Frank Darling as
constable and Art Foss and Frank Klock
as inspectors OF election.
In the Second Ward tho voters will be
called upon to select successors to JOS l.
Angell AZ supervisor. George Putnam as
alderman, Ed. Riker as constable and ..
A. Day and A. Traub as inspectors OF
election.
la the Third Ward the resident voters
will be expected to choose successors to
Romains Robinson (appointed supervisor
George E. Stout, Alderman, Fred A. Bush
(apponted constable). and Fred A Bush
and Ernest s. Chase as election Inspec-
tors.
The selection OF good men to fill the
vacancies which occur according to law IS
an important factor in the growth and
prosperity Of our city and it is up to the
voters of Belding to place in domination
men who are well qualified for the various
positions at stake.
The city officers whosetsrms OF office
expire with the next election and who
we're elected to the various offices last
year were mayor. W. c. Spicer; clerk
William E. Fisher; treasurer. W. Lee
Cusser; school Inspector. Bert Gregg and
Justice Of the peace, Embree B. Lapham
These gentlemen have filled the positions
entrusted to them with honor and ability
and are worthy OF further confidence al
the hands Of the electors OF this city AS
to the wards the removal OF some OF the
officers from the ward and city vii
necsssitate the selection of new men Z
take their places. Just what the various
wards propose to do we are not prepared
to state, but the Banner hopes to SET
every office from mayor to constable
filled with men worthy o. the trust be-
slowed upon them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Appreciated the ravors.

Lee Moore, who had to submit to an
operation for appendicitis some time ago,
wishes US to announce through the
columns Of this paper his appreciation Of
the kindness Of his friends in mill No. 2
and also to his brother Masons for their
kindly assistance in a financial and other
ways during the severe sickness and slow
recovery TO which he has so long beer
subjected. Such kindly acts cannot fai
to make one appreciate the fact that it !.
a good thing to dwell among such kindl,
surroundings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07

o. ]. Wheeler. who two weeks age
moved to farm one mile south Of Camp
bells Corners, was stricken hast Thursday
with paralysis and suffered 4 second
stroke on Sunday. and has lost the use Of
his left side, which disability his physician
says will be permanent. For twelvs
hours he could not speak. His many
friends here will be sorry to learn Of his
misfortune Rose City Review.
MIR. Wheeler formerly lived here en-
gaging in the we'll driving business and
was good citizen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07

There will be special meeting Of the
National Protective Legion next Wednes-
day evening at Woodman hall for the
balloting and initiating. All members re-
quested to be present. Any one wishing
information in regard to contest may have
the same from the leaders, Mrs. Anna
Ashby or Mrs. Clara D. Stanton. Ad-
vertising literature and application cards
may be had from the leaders or Of Her
bert Stacey at 'Ireland's store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of letters re-
manning uncalled for in the Belding post
office March 4. 1907.
Jas. Bennett. Tlson Hall. Master Arthur
jackson r D l9, Miss Margaret Konkil
Mr.. D w. Lsat. Mrs. Effie Maurer, Miss
Maude M. Morrison, Mr.. Zebadd Rol-
verne. Leroy Skinner. Frank Stewart
Wilbur Smith. Mr.. Clyde H Trowbridge
John Trowbridge. Miss Mabel Weldon.
D. E. Wilson, Postmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
Tn. Trou ubadours Coming.

The committee OF the M. E. lecture
course have arranged to put in an extra
number in their popular course Of amuse-
ments and for that purpose have secured
the Troubadours with Miss Emily Murray
as reader who makes a speciality in read
ings from "Silas Mariner" The date is
set for March so and the attraction is
one Of the very best Too much canno,
be said in praise Of the company. Ths
press everywhere they have appeared
speak highly Of every member. Prices
l5-25-55 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07

Chas II. Stout and family left Satur-
dav for MODESTO, California, whore they
expect to make their home for the present
Mr.. Stout leaves behind him a host Of
genial friends who will wish him we'll in
his new home. He was accompanied by
w. c. Sheldon Of this city who will stop ir
the west for the present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
stock Sale.

B. M. Tallman will sell at public
auction at his farm 4 miles southeast OF
Greenvllle on Monday. March IL, at 10
O'Clock a. m. a large quantity OF live
stock including work horses and driving
horses. good weight and good speed, also
lot OF fine blood cows and brood sows
Free lunch at noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07
LeRoy-Lyon.

At the residence Of Mrs. II. Slanker on
the North Side Tuesday evening Bert
Leroy and Miss Mabel Lyon Of this city
were married by Rev. J. c. Meess. pastor
Of the Church Of Christ. Only a few Of
the immediate friends were present to
witness the ceremony. Many friends
wish the couple much JOY and happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-03-07

Sheriff E. F. Cilley was in the city
Monday securing witnesses for the Dick
Perkins trial which comes on in the cir
cult court this week.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-20

State. but there is nothing certain
about It. why he came here to kill MS
will probably always remain mys-
terry. We had never heard of him in
our life and certainly had never re-
ferred to him IN our paper. 1t may be
that he thought we had had enough
of this cold world and needed rest.
"The man, whoever he was, was
buried yesterday. AS usual, we per
sonally bore the expense of the funeral
and rode at the head of the procession.
He was buried in our private grave
yard, and within month the roses
will be climbing over his grave, and
on his tombstone people will be read
ing that he was Just and upright
man, little eccentric perhaps, but
preferring the narrow paths of virtue
to the broader highways of vice. He
will be labeled NO. 49, and he viii
sleep well. If he is not better off II is
not our fault" NJ QUAD.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-20
A RHYME TO PHYLLIS.

When Phyllis walks along the sands.
Clad in her bathing suit and stands
And gazes out upon the sea,
I wonder not that nightly
The ocean RACES for a space
To hold her In his cold embrace!
When Phyllis for a moment kneels
Upon the beach the wavelet steals
Up closer there To snatch a kiss
That fills It with such utter bliss
That as II rushes back TO sea.
II seems to dance In ecstasy.
When Phyllis. when her dip is done,
Lies basking In the yellow sun,
Who wonders as she rests out there,
That suddenly the summer air
Grows languid and the breezes die
Away just like lovers sigh?
All, would I were that favored sea
And Phyllis daily came to me-
All, would | were that wavelet small
No laggard would I prove at all!
All, would | We're the little breeze
That comes to kiss her from the seasl
Or yonder sun that smiles above
And dowers her with stores OF love.
Egad, I'd even be that grave
Old lobster hiding meath the wave.
That, when my princess leaves the shore
Just nips her toe and asks no more
John Kendrick Bangs in New York Her
aid,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-07-20
MERELY AN OPINION.
What Brother ouaokenboss Thought Of
the Funeral Proceedings.

"Uh-well, sah," iudicially remarked
old Brother QuaCkcnboss, 81 isn't pars-
In no pinions on de eppersody one
way or de tudder muhse'f, but dess
givin' yo' de skin aud bones of de pub
seedin's and leavln' yo' to draw yo'
own exclusions. 'Twuz dis-uh-way:
Endurin' Of de funyal, uh-whilst Pah-
son Bagster was deivern' of as com
p'imentary an address to de cawpse as
yo' most ever listened to. section of
de plaster bout dat wide and mebby
dis long fotched loose FUN de ceiln
and 'scended on de pahsOn's head and
knocked him senseless-y -yassah, put
him plumb outn business for de time
hein'! Well, uh-cou'se, yo' know, de
orgies halter go on, uh-kaZe dar was
de cawpse, and dar was de semblage
uh-wnitln' wild polite impatience, but
dar wasn't anudder preacher to he
had. so Puhfessah Toombs, de under
taker. stepped into de brltch. as yo'
mought say, wild his mouf uh-snappin
like n steel trap. and says he sawtah
dognatiously:
"'Yo' all will please make note, brud
dren and sistahs, dat | takes muh
stand right whuh de pahson stood, uh-
kaze FUN de place whuh de plaster
done fell down dar llain't no mo- plas-
ter fall down, uh-kase it's plumb done
down and thoo fallin', no matter how
bad | stretches de troof, and wild desc
few words Of 'splanation I'll puhseed.
not uh-kasc rs stuck on de lamentable,
but uh-kase | takes a professional
pride i'm muh art and admires to have
de celebration so off fitten and ship
shape Wild de fuddor conformation dat
dis yuh isn't much pussonal sediments
mot by sev-ral, uh-kaze our depahted
feller citizen, uh.lyln' dar done owes
me balance of six dollahs on de
funyal of his fourth Wife, I'll puhseed
to read fun dis yuh book de remahks
dat was writ to be used in Il burial ut
sea, b'lievin' dat dey sounds solemn
choly enough to fit de 'casion and far
enough FUN de troof not to cause no
mo- plasterln TO fan
"And den he done so. OATS de way
'twuz Brudder Bosanko. Yo' can cut
it over to suit yo own bias, Puck.