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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
chappsd Hands.

Wash your hands with warm water dry
with a towel and apply Chamberlain $
Salye just before going To bed, ana a
speedy cure is certain. This salye Is also
Invaluable for sore nipples, itching piles
and skin diseases. For sale 10y VI. NJ
LeWis' drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
Saturday, Feb. %, 1907,

at12M.. the Armstrong farm, situate in
Stafford county, Virginia, near Tackett =
Mill PostOfiice, containing 1913 acres OF
land. about 100 acres OF open land and
% acres in timber. This land lies about
three-quarter mile from store OF Joe
Davis, and is the same land formerly
owned by Jas. f. Armstrong.
improvements consist OF comfortable
two-story frame dwelling with kitchen
attached. large two-story barn, stable
and granary combined, meat house, hen
house, etc. Most OF place under very
good fence. Well of excellent water in
ward Postofflce, store, etc convenient.
Much valuable timber on place. Good
neighborhOOd.
Terms-By trustee, half cash; balance
in one and two years, secured by deed OF
trust, with interest on deferred pay
ments. Title 10 above property strictly
first-class
LEE j. GRAVES, Trustee,
Spotsylyania, Virginia
February 4th, 1907. 3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Use a little KODOL after your meals
and it will be found to afford a prompt
and efficient relief KODOL nearly ap-
proximates the digestive juices. Ii di-
gests what you eat. 1t is sold on o
guaranteed relief plan. Sold bere by NJ.
N IeWia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

am glad to think
am not bound 10 make the world go
right;
But only to discover and do,
With cheerful heart, the work that
God appoints.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Wintery winds whined weirdly. Willie
wriggled while Winnie wheezed wretch
edy. Wisdom whispers, winter winds
work wheezes. Wherefore we write,
Use Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup"
Nothing else so good. Sold by NJ. M-
TaWig
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

Full shaped, front and back trim
med with cluster of narrow tucks.
cambric ruffle neck, front and cuffs.
Sale price 39c.
Night Gown, another good one, fin
;s6ed woke Of insertion and rows of
narrow tucks, full width, worth 69c.
Sale price 4Sc
N,ybt Gown, entire yoke of Duchess
lace and insertion, square neck, lace
ruffle, very full made, an extra good
one at 81. Sale price 81.
Night Gown, Nainsook insertion,
woke with rufFie OF dainty edglng on
Side, a $1.25 garment. Sale price Voc
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
FARM

Situate near Tackett's Mill Post
office. containing 1913 acres Of
land and tirst-class Improvements.
BY virtue Of a power OF sale. dated
March I, 1906, from James Mcintosh
and wife and duly recorded in the clerk 6
Office OF Stafford county. Virginia, as
trustee therein, default having been made
and being requested so to do by the bene-
ficiary. will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton. at the front door of the Farmers
& Merchants Bank in Fredericksburg,
Va. on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

He who does things may make mis-
takes, but he who does nothing makes =
big mistake.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

The Free Lance is prepared to do all
kinds Of Job printing IN first-class style
ct moderate prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
Thursday, Friday and
Saturday,
February II, Is 6 10
White Goods, EmbrOiderieS, LaceS, MedallOnS'
UndermuSlinS, Lingerie Waists, Silk
Waists and Dress Goods Ever Shown Here

our WHITE SALE this year is OF particular IN.
terest owing to the sharp advance in prices OF
nearly all lines OF Dry Goods, and especially En-
broideries, Laces and Cotton FaorlcS WINCH pre-
clndes our being able to duplicate any OF our
present stock but in spite OF the advance we have
not sacrificed quality in order to quote these low
nrces What chance for the thrifty housewife
to Law in her spring sewing. What chance for
the coming spring bride to secure her trousseau
at these bargain prices Everybody come CONF
oorIv and often. Those who haven't the cash
handy, if their credit is o. X, are just as welcome
as the flowers in May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

A full line OF better grade Of Gowns
and Skirts, deliberately trimmed,
from Csc to $2.49.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12
NIGHT GOWN SPECIAL:

Other finer grades in Corset Covers at
~, 50, 80 and 9Sc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-02-12

4O-inch Persian Lawn, fine and sheer,
sells everywhere from 16 to lSc.
Very special.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
ARE GETTING
IN SHAPE
Again To Resume Business At
Factories
Prospects Bright for Belding-IIa
Manfg. Co. To Begin Operations
In Near Future

1t is given out on the best Of authority
that arrangements have been so far COM
leted that there is nov no question but
at the Beding Hall Manfg. Co. will be-
n operations at their factories in the
cry near future and that Brnton F.
Hall will be at the head Of the concern.
The following dispatch through the Asso-
ciated Press says.
Reports from New York assert the
8eldng- Hall company will probably re-
sumo business shortly with Bfinton F
Hall at the head of the reorganized enter
prise. Mr. Hall has had nothing but
sympathy from wide circle of personal
and business friends in the troubles which
nave come to his house. To his ability
and energy much of the success which
the company had gained is owing, accord
ing to popular view. The statement that
affairs we're shaping themselves for busi-
ness resumption emanates from Herman
Stark Of New York, who formerly repre-
sented the house in the metropolitan dis
trict and who has Just returned Ito his
home city from an extended western
trip"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

give a rap also at the Silk City, clipped
the scurrilous article bodily from The
Sentinel and published it, misrepresenta-
tions and all No other reputable news
papers in the state copied it. Belding lies
directly between Greenyille and Iona.
hence the two fires.
There has been no abandonment Of
homes and there is no necessity for any
one to lose money on real estate if they
desire to sell. as purchasers with the price
can at once be found for all desirable
property. Rev N, j Myers, the Con-
gregational minister, looked two days for
a man to dig wall trenches for an addition
to the church at 20 90 day; none
showed up and he went at it himself and
did the job.
With the Bel ling Bros. & Co.'S fabric
and thread mills, the Richardson Silk c os
mill, the Fargo Shoe Co, the Ballou
Manfg. Co., the Grand Rapids Paper Box
Co., the r. M. Wilson & Co. S factory and
planning mill, the E. E. Chapple feed MILL
commission house and bean cleaning fac
tory, the D. E. Wilson & Co S coal, wood
and commission house, the WeterWise
Co., manufacturers of harness, whole
salers and retailers, and the Mlard
steam laundry. all running and employing
large number of hands, both male and
female, with semi-monthy pay rolls
amounting to over $4,000 per month,
gives point blank denial to the untruth
full story. Even with the temporary lull
in business at the Belding-Hall plant the
monthly pay rolls of the other factories
will discount those of either one of our
esteemed sisters, Greenvllle and lona,
where our excellent but misguided con-
temporaries are published.
The article closed with the statement
that there was bound to be great suffer
ing in Belding the coming winter, and
leaving the impression that the poor house
stared many in the face. Belding will be
perfectly able to care for its poor ana the
county will not be'oaled upon to foot any
bills in this line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
IN PEACEFUL SLEEP
That knows no Awal< cntng Here
Mrs. Ruth y. Broas Goes 20 Her Il st

The death Of Mrs. Ruth Ann Broas oc
Cured at the old homestead in this city
Monday morning about nine o'clock
when she sank peacefully away, into
he sleep that knows no waking
The deceased was one Of the much low
ed and respected pioneers of this city
having lived here and occupied her late
residence for more than a nalf century
with her husbar Levi Broas, who pre-
cseded herin death about 5 years ago She
vas the daughter of James and Jane Just
and was born in Antrim County Ireland,
April 5th, 1882 and came to New York
with her parents when she was four years
old. In l844 they moved to Miohigs n
and setteld on the farm now owned by
E. r. Spencer two miles south of this
city. In l849 she was united to Lew
Broas.
-Four children survive her, Catherine
Hill and Belle Mann of Belding, Charles
BrOas Of Lansing and J. Just Broas Of
Bay City.
The funeral services were held at the
old home where she had lived so long and
loved so well. Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
N. j. Myers Of the Congregational church
preaching brief and appropriate sermon.
Mrs. n. A. Lamb sang Some Time
Wen Understand and Zone Sweety
Solemn Thought accompanied by Miss
Imogene ireland at the organ.
Many beautiful white flowers covered
the casket which was borne TO River
Ridge cemetery by the pail bearers, Ed
win r. Spencer, Chas. G. o Bryon, L. H..
Weeks, H. A. Lamb. j. D. Morse and E.
c. Lloyd.
Thus has passed in the Z5th year Ct
her age a most exalted character and ore
of the Oldest residents of our cty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Is. /. q. banquet rriany Night

The animal banquet Of the 3. l. G. will
occur at Hotel Belding tomorrow night
and as usual "mine host, Hetherngton is
making great preparations to give the
banqueters the best what is.
The B |. @ is an organization COM
posed of the Board of Education and
teachers in the cities Of Belding. lonia and
Greenville and is one Of the most pleasant
functions along the educ atlonal lines that
comes this way. The entertainment is
divided between the three cities and alter
mates from one city to another annually,
A fine program has been arranged for the
occasion but just the nature thereof has
not as yet been diyulged to our reporter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Gortons Minstres are to come to the
Opera House Tuesday. Oct. % The
company may be classed as the best,
most artistic and complete in every re-
spect the management has ever presented
A number Of very strong specialties have
been engaged, and thoroughly pleasing
and up-to-date performance is Ruaran-
teed. Especial attention has been given
to the selection of the vocal contingent;
comedy and high class special acts have
been literally provided, and, as usual with
the company, the instrumental music will
be of the highest order
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Accepts the Call.

Rev. o. w. Winter, late Of Ypsilanti has
accepted the call as pastor of the ohurci
of Christ in this city and IS moving his
family here this week Mr.. Winter is {
bright young man, has wife and ont
child and will doubtless form fine I'D
diton to the ranks Of learned clergymen
who are now located in the Silk City
The Banner joins with our citizens in ex-
tending to the new pastor hearty well
come and trusts that he may find his pas
torate in this city one Of pleasure ano
good results.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
judge Morse's Condition

Or. Griswold Of Grand Rapids, who at
tended Judge Morse at the time Of his
first stroke in that city, and who treated
him at other times, was called here in
consultation Saturday, and expresses the
opinion that the Judge will recover unless
another clot should form. he continues
to improve each day, but 50 slowly as
hardly to be perceptole to the -profes-
sional observer. His mind is becoming
quite clear and he can move his right arm
and leg with considerable freedom, but
stiIl lacks strength TO get up ionE.
Standard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
THEY RAPED
Us QUITE HARD
But Ii Doesn't Hurt Us The
Least Bit
Ionia Sentinel Published Tale OF
Woe and Greenville Call
Caught Up the Echo

The Ionia Sentinel one day last week
published an article under the heading
"A Hard Blow to Belding,' in which some
of the statements made were so mislead-
ing and contrary to the facts that the
correspondent who wrote it must have
had an attack of the "jim jams" and it is
a wonder that the editor Of that usually
clean and conservative sheet allowed it to
lgo into its columns, unless it was purposely
intent of giving our city rap.
- It would be inferred from the article
that Beldng was in the dumps on the
very verge Of utter and total collapse
Hear its tale of woe Such a change as
we find ow-idle, disconsolate, anxious
men are seen everywhere. Some OF those
who have purchased homes lately have
abandoned them, losing what they have
paid, merchants are unable to collect
many bills on account of the men receiving
only 60 cents on the dollar on pay day.
A worse distortion of conditions could not
have been conceived of.
No man who wants owork need be
idle; contractors and near by farmers
have been and are seeking laborers every
day and few are to be found. Contractor
E NJ Parney says he has had work for
dozen more men and has been unable to
secure them; other contractors tell the
same story.
No man has been paid off at sixty cents
on the dollar because of the temporary
closing down Of portion of the Beding-
Hall Co. Every laborer has received his
100 cents on the dollar and will continue
TO do so.
The Greenville Call, in its eagerness to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
BELDING WINS
Prices Paid for Farmers Produce
Brings Plenty ofit Here.

Prices Paid for Farmers Produce
Brings Plenty oft Here.
The fall market for arm,ri has opened
in good shape in this city and although IL
has been opened less than month a
large amount Of the various oomodities in
the surrounding country has already
found its way into the hands of the local
dealers
Our reporter paid a visit to the market
yesterday and was greatly surprised to
learn Of the large amount Of produce
which has already been marketed here.
In the potato market there are three buy
ers on the market: W lson g. Co., Fred
Purdy and Fuller g. Co., the two latter
having been buying but short time.
Wilson q Co. who we're first on the
market, have already shipped seventeen
carloads of potatoes and have about three
carloads on hand in cars and warehouse
Fred Purdy has bought over six carloads
thus far, while Fuller & Co. who have
been in the market little over a week
have purchased over two carloads. The
prevailing price thus far has been As cts
per bushel, only few loads having sold
above that price. The % cars Of pota-
toes averaging about 200 bushels to the
car would mean 1860 bushels. which
at the price named means that there has
been distributed among the farmers Of
this vicinity in the past few weeks a tota
of $500 for potatoes alone When We
consider that there are still many thous
ands Of bushels still in the ground anc
many more which have not reached the
market as yet, the outlook for Beldng is
very bright
Then there is the apple market. The
Weter Wise Co. are buying the apple
crop in this vicinity and they informed
our reporter yesterday they have already
purchased over 1000 barrels, averaging
over / 25 bbls per day last week. Will
the prevailing prices Of $500 and s2.2S
per batrell, it will be easily computed tha
about $4,000 have been paid out for ap
pies alone, and they are still rolling in, il
such large numbers that the buyers Cal
hardly handle them. Verify the outlool
for Beding is sure winner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
In g REEN'S CEMETERY
William Brothers of Chadwick Laid
TO Rest on His Anniversary

Last Tuesday morning the remains Of
William Brothers of Chadwick were aid
to rest in Green's cemetery and, ST. ange
as it may seem, it was the date Of his
9th wedding anniversary and the wife
was carried to the casket to cast the last
look into the face Of the one who had been
her companion longer by far than the life
of the ordinary man. Nearly three score
years and ten have passed since the then
happy couple took those solemn vows.
William Brothers was born in Beaver
county, Pennsylvania, June 8. 1919. and
died Oct Is, 9oz, having reached the
ripe old age Of SO years, 4 months and z
days. He was united in marriage to
Catherine May. Oct | 5, l84o. To this
union was born eight children. four sons
and four daughters, three sons and one
daughter surviving him; they are Oscar
of Indiana, George of Howard City and
Albert Of Chadwick. who is looking after
the old folks; the daughter is Mrs VIM.
Wheeler Of Chadwick.
Mr.. Brothers was faithful member of
the Free Methodist church for many wears
and died with firm faith in the hereaf-
ter The funeral was held at the late
home on Tuesday, Rev. E. Chapman of
Fenwiek conducting the service. De-
ceased was one Of family of nine chill
dren one Of whom survives him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Adjourned Again.

The lawsuit between w. R. Tebbe.
plaintiff, VS. Spencer Electric Light &
Power Co.. defendent, which has beer
hanging fire in the Ionia circuit court a
goodly portion Of the time for the past
two years. and is still hanging in the
balance, was adjourned last week again
for another two weeks. Just when the
contestants will know where they are al
seems to be a matter Of conjecture only,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Notice

AS in previous years, we will give three
extra pictures free with each dozen or
dered during the balance Of this month.
This offer applies to all sizes and grades
we make, and is given to start our Christ
mas trade early and get part Of it off be-
fore the crush that always comes little
later Don't fail to take advantage Of if
before Nov. i. THE DOTY STUDIO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
ALMOST COMPLETED
New Receiving Basin is Already For
The Roofing

The work of building the new receiving
basin at the city water works, mention
of which was made some time ago has
been completed and the cement cover
which will act as floor for the shelter
pavilion has been pleced in position.
The rods which will be used for the
support of the canopy top have also been
placed and firmly imbedded in the cement
adding a degree of security to the name.
The structure when completed will be a
credit and much improvement to the water
works and park as we'll
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Governor warner Donated Cheese

The cheese which will be served by the
ladies Of the Congregational church at
their Harvest Home festival dinners and
suppers week after next will come direct
from Governor Warner himself. as he has
notified the ladies that it will give him
pleasure to send them one to be cut and
served on that occasion. The Governor
also extends to the ladies his best wishes
for their success at the festival.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
A PRE-NUPTIAL
With "Showers But No Clouds" In
Honor of Miss O'Bryon

The Misses Lucy Reeves and Jessie
Leonard entertained at the home of the
former last Thursday evening in honor Of
Miss Ella O'Bryon.
The rooms were profusely decorated
with autumn leaves'and flowers. Heart"
wS played and fine luncheon was
served, after which the date Of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss O'Bryon and
Mr.. French was announced. Then the
jolly crowd of young ladies showered the
bride to be most generously with china
and best wishes for her future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
The Opera "Ernfnie''

The Ladies Social Club of the Congre-
gational church have completed arrange
ments with Messrs. Webster e. Raymond
Of Chicago for an elaborate production
Of N. Y. Casinos beautiful comic opera,
"Ermine," to be given entirely by local
talent on or about Nov %. The elab-
crate costumes will be from Chicago and
a cast and chorus will be selected from
our best singers
"Erminie" was given by the Greenvlle
Opera Co. here about six years ago and
will be remembered as beng a great sue
cess. A company of about thrty-flve
will give the opera and our citizens can
look forward to rich treat.
The first number in the Star entertain
ment course at the M. E. church will be
given Monday evening, Oct. 81. by the
Mcdonald Concert Company. H. Ruth
ven Mcdonald. baritone; Emma Haush
DawGy, oontralto; Mrs. Ruthyen MoDon-
aid, pianist, and Rose Ford, yioinist; ali
artists Of highest ability. who will give an
entertainment of great merit and ore
which all should hear. Secure tickets at
Pierce's store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
A Nj U 5 K Nj e N [ s
IT'S NO JOKE
There Is To Be "a Church Wedding
October 30

Mr.. AND MRS. JOSIAH JUNE
request your presence at the marriage
of their daughter
JENNIE JOY
to
THOMAS HENRY THUMB
Tuesday evening, October %, l90z
at eight o'clock
at the Central M E church
This invitation is personal 10 all readers
Of The Banner Further particulars and
final announcement will be given next
week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Tuesday Oct ! 5, was little Lynn Fos-
ters first birthday, so the neighbors with
well filled lunch baskets took the family
by storm in the evening, it took COM
plete surprise and the lock on Mrs. Fos-
ters face as they went in was very funny.
Lynn was presented with fine spoon as
token Of love, the evening was pleasant
y spent in playing cards until ! ! O'Clock
when lunch was served.
All regret that we have to lose the dear
little boy, who is the neighborhood pet,
and his good parents who are soon 10
make a new home in the west They sc
from here with the best wishes and good
will of all.
Mr.. Foster and family leave for Grea'
Falls, Montana this week to reside.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Irving johnson returned to his home at
Rodney, Saturday, after short visit with
his sisters, the Misses Della and Ethel
Johnson.