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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
COLLECTS BUTTONS 40 YEARS.
Aged Man Who Has Gathered 10000
Specimens Dies.

Reading Cal.-John c. Hepler. super.
intendent of Charles Evans cemetery,
died here, aged rs years. While a well
known and highly respected citizen,
his chief claim to fame rested on the
fact that he was one of the best known
button collectors in the world. Hep.
ler's collection numbers 10000 but
.ons, and there are no duplicates. lie
began this peculiar fad over 40 years
ago.
The collection starts with the cheap,
humble shirt button, next the trousers
button and so on TO the expensive but
IONS on women's dresses, and finally,
through long list. TO the military but
IONS of all the nations of the world
Mr.. Hepler knew the history Of
many of the gems in his collection.
Some were secured through friends
visiting or living abroad, and among
his collection are buttons once worn
by royalty.
The $4,000 buttons are all classified
and systematically arranged. In de.
sign or color they are all different. and
Mr.. Hepler loved to tell how the diff
rerent ones he priced came into his
possession.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Goes to- Dtldine

w. A. Wood announces an auction sale
of his COWS, dairy fixtures. horse, pony
fodder. corn and other things too numerous
to mention. at the H J Leonard farm
south Of the city Tuesday November &c.
F A. Bush will officiate as auctioneer,
ard large crowd is hoped for The sale
will begin promptly at one CLOCK.
Mr. Mood has purchased the general
store of Mrs Stevenson at Dildlne Cor
ners and will move there at once. The
many friends Of Mr. Wood will wish him
success in his new venture. The field for
a general store is good one.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Rescued by Yellow Jackets.

A coyote. hard pressed by a pack of
hounds in the northern part of Clarke
county. along the north bank of Lewis
river. ran into a yellow jackets nest,
according to the Seattle Times. When
the hounds reached the spot the angry
yellow jackets attacked them so fierce
ly that they turned tail and gave up
the chase.
The hunting party in charge of the
hounds was composed of Harry, Edwin
and James Rowland and III. Webb, all
of Lewisville. They had wounded the
coyote and were sure of their quarry,
when the latter loosed the yellow jack
cts on them. Ii was heroic treatment,
but the coyote thereby made good his
escape.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Shrinkaue of Swiss Glaciers

Remarkable shrinkages have been
going on among the Swiss glaciers. es
pceially in the last two or three years.
The. great Rhone glacier, one of the
sights of Switzerland-at least it used
to be-has lost i'm the last two years
no less than $3.50 square feet, and
others have been shortened by any.
where from 20 feet to 40 feet. Among
63 instances SO recessions were dis.
covered, one glacier remained sta
tionary. and nine had slightly in
creased. The conspicuous gain was
made by the Elger glacier, which
heightened itself ia feet last year,
but observers say that these increases
are not permanent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
WOMAN BUILDS HOUSE
EREcTs NINE-RooM STRUCTURE
IN KANSAS CITY UNAiDED.
Plans Also Of Her Own Making-Hired
Four-Dollar-a-Day Carpenter, But
Found That He Botched
Things.

Kansas City, Mo.-Miss Lille M.
Johnson has completed and moved
into a nine-room house at No. 2S48
North Eighth street, and she says with
pride: Il built 1t all myself, except
little bit of botched work done by
four-dollar-a.day carpenter"
Miss Johnson began work on her
house in the fall following the flood
in the Kaw valley in 1906. She was a
Salvation Army worker in Armourdale
at the time of the flood. She lost
everything except seven dollars. She
went to a real estate firm and arrang-
ed to buy on payments the 100 feet OF
ground on which her house stands.
The first payment was $40, but she
was allowed to take the ground on the
promise that she would pay the
amount in 30 days. She kept her
promise.
After the ground was secured she
started canvassing for medicated
soap firm and soon made enough to
fence the ground The cold weather
forced her to seek indoor work. Then
she began wrapping candles in fac
tory.
! In May 1904, Miss Johnson built a
two-room DOLLHOUSE, doing all the
work herself and getting the lumber
on easy payments. After moving into
her new home she received two wom-
en- as boarders. She was able. by the
first of July, to buy a COW. She sold
the milk, and with her earnings bought
an incubator.
Then she reared so chickens, hop
ing to make a payment on the ground.
She penned up the springs" to fatten
them. bit a thief stole them. Then
Miss Johnson found herself facing a
payment without the necessary money.
However, her resources were not ex-
hausted. She began taking in wash
ing. Through these various means
she paid for the lot.
But Miss Johnson was not satisfied.
She must enlarge her house. She
graded her lot with spade and
wheelbarrow. laid the foundation, put
up the frames, rooted. boxed and
weather boarded the addition.
But she was forced to hire a car
penter to make her window frames.
She has finished the entire interior of
the house, laying the floors. lathing,
plastcring and papering the walls.
The plans of the house were made by
her and many original ideas have en-
tered into IT. She has large cup
board in the dining-room. which ex-
tends along one whole side of the
room. This cupboard has compart.
ments for all the cooking necessities,
flour coffee, tea and spices and a
large shelf for displaying dishes.
In her living room Miss Johnson has
bay window fitted up as conserva
tory. In this she has many beautiful
plants
The grounds about the house are
well kept. A large grape arbor, fruit
trees and flower beds with the blue
grass lawn make the place attractive
How did learn 10 do carpenter
work? Why. just found ! could do II
when | built my little two-room box
house, and determined to try my
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
orr TOYS GOT Beaten

Ia a stuuborniy Contested football game
between the lonla Juniors ard the Beldlrg
Juniors. played at the former CT on Sat-
urday last. cur team was beaten by a
score of Is to 4.
When the boys took the field they were
surprised to find Webber. captain of the
Ionia high school team. among their OPP
ponents Had it not been for him they
are confident that they could have won
the game. The boys seemed to take their
defeat very well and are waiting for the
return game when they assure the lonia
that there will be no ringers played by
them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Bachelors, Marry.All Pact.

South Bethlehem, Pa.-Members of
the Emmett Social club have organ.
lied the queerest bachelors club.
Every two months the bachelors will
be lined up, lots will be cast, and the
one who draws the fateful number
will be expected to marry within the
year.
IL at the end of the twelyemonth
yes" from a blushing sweetheart he
will be banished from the clubrooms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
STAGE LAX.

Arthur Grenville, the English actor,
was once in a company of pastoral
players, who, when the weather per.
mitted. rehearsed in the grounds
where the performance was to take
place. Building operations We're in
progress near at hand and one day,
DURING a rehearsal of "As You Like
It," there fell upon the ears Of the
pastoral players the following CONVEX
sation between laborer on the scat
folding and his mate on the fresh
earth
Laborer above: "Ullo, there!"
Laborer below: What now, what
now? Who calleth so loud"
Laborer above: y prithee, fair Bill
and lis up. few more comely bricks!'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
An Echo Meeting

Next Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. at
the Church Of Christ, there will be ar
echo meeting, at which time reports will
De given of the recent State Sunday School
convention held at Kalamazoo. Every
Sunday school worker in Beloing and vi
sinty and all others Interested IN tina,
work are invited to be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Advertised Letters

Mrs. Henry Burlow, Mary A. Craft g
Gilbsrt D Chase. Miss Fannie Culver,
Mrs. j. E Kelley. Mr.. Earnest Norton,
Miss Winfred Pickhaver. Mr.. Eligah
sweeney. Miss Maud Simons, Mr.. VIM
Tower. Miss Grace UpIer. Mrs. A. A.
Warner. D. { Wilson. p M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Card of Thank =.

We, the family. wish hereby to extend
our most heartfelt thanks to all those who
so kindly rendered assistance during the
illne SIS and in the hours of bereavement Of
our mother, Mrs. VIM. Brothers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Mrs. S. L. Wright
Inc Best Layaliys for Children.

Parents should Il that their children have ono
catural. easy movement oe the bowels each day.
% not dose the child with salts gripping pills
hey are too powerful in effect, and literally tear
neir little insides 20 pieces, leaving the bowels
saxative sron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen
nc bowels, and stimulate all the little organs 10
ealthy activity. Chocolate coated tablets, cas- 90
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Beiding.s : are OF school Money

Belongs share Of the primary school
morey is $4,000; the apportionment to
the county is $55.256 on a basis of 50
per capita for chi dren Of school age,
Be ding has $40: there are $500 children
# school age in the county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
hand on something better" Miss

hand on something better" Miss.
Johnson said.
Il had only three tools when
started out-a hammer, Ratchet and
saw. AS | made more money | was
able to buy more tools, till now have
a complete set.
Il hope to finish painting the house
this fall, and when | get the porch
columns in place in the spring the
ranch will be finished. And I'll bet no
passer-by would know that woman
quilt IT,"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
p | l. T. 6
25c will cure any
ordinary case

There is no necessity whatever for
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will be entirely relieved of any dis
agreeable sensation, and if the treat
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Wonderful Dream Salve has no
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21

Physics and Cathartics which purge unload the
bowels. and give temporary relief but irritate.
and weaken the digestive and expulSive organs.
Laxative Iron.ox Tablets are as different IL
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Chocolate coated tablets easy TO take never grippe
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
John ADAMS.

The second president Of the United president
president in 1871 He was native of saintee sxwo
July
the
rked with
his followers Adams Hamilton
dcaoial personal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
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They act on the nerves and blood. re-vitaliz-
ing both and impar the glories of strength
ambition and keener mind
Rev. K. 5. Appel, No. 2 \. 4th ST.. Hamburg
ity and at times had dizzy spells severe thst
hc was untitled for work. but .Sexine Pills
proved the only remedy which brought him
prompt relief
S.xiae Pills are sold at 81 90 per box ot
twenty laws treatment boxes $780, on i
dissatisfied With rcsllts after the uae OF SIX
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
Insumoni FnIic cold

hut 0ei fuiiOws the use OF Foley :
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prevent Hnennon d 90 d by Wort
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
sore Throat Lure

To cure Sore Throat quickly, safely ane
surely YOU must use q remedy made for
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duty in curing threats which are sore.
TONSILlNE. IS an antiseptic, kills the
Sore Throat germs and corrects the con-
1itions which produce Sore Throat and
like diseases. The first dose gives ~
-aiief and a fa,rr doses Cpre Oh
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21

Ike diseases. The INST dose BNts ~
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-11-21
An Ideal Laxative.

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Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Wickersham on Home Rule

"I favor territorial form of gov ernment in Alasda and have done so for eight years. favor it because it is the first step in the progressive evoIu- tion of constitutional government; because it is the only form of civil government which can be established in a territory under the provisions of the Constitution of the United States. And I also favor such congressonal amendments and additions to the or ganic laws of the territory as may be necessary from time to time in the evolution of a progressive and liberal form of government therein.
 "Such amendments and additions ought to keep pace with the growth of the territory, and with the necessi- ties of it's inhabitants.
 "Those intrusted with government here, and the people and the press of the territory, should not forget that the highest ideal of government is one of the people, by the people, for the people,"
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
What the Editor Wanted

The following instructions were sent to correspondents by the editor of an American paper:
 "Our country correspondents are requested to write riefly and to the point in preparing their accounts of quiet weddings They may, however, cansider themselves at perfect liberty to spread themselves in giving details of any uproarious weddings that may occur to break the monotony in their respective neighborhoods.
 eve further wish them to remem- Der that a groom attired in the con- venUional black is sufficiently cover- ed without any description of his dress, but a groom married in tar and feathers is worthy of special rates and a full column with headlines, If the happy couple then depart, they should be permitted to go without saving, but should they begin to pull hair before the minister has got out of hearing we want all the particu- lars.
 eff the table 'groans,' let it groan, but if any of the guests choke to death on the collation. it will be a serious matter with our special cor respondent if we don't get complete and early returns. What we want is news that is news"
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
President Not BlameIess

It would, of course, be ridiculous and unfair to blame the president in any way for the failure of rotten or lll-managed banks, but the failure of few banks in New York, with almost a purely local business, would have had no such general disastrous conse- quenceS if the public confidence had not been strained to the point where it needed only some such occurrence as this to break it. Any one who be- lieves the policies and acts of the pres ent administration had nothing to do with bringing about this condition of affairs must be afflicted with that eX- treme blindness which comes only to those who will not see. The man who sets fire to his neighbor's barn can hardly justify himself by saying he did it to kill the rats. The rat is a pretty smart and active fellow, and it may be found, when it is all over, that he has suffered less than anybody E. D. Hubert, vice-president Mer- chants Loan and Trust Co.,, Chicago, iu Saturday Evening Post.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
The Policeman Helped

A Seattle policeman recently found a man at a. m. trying to load sec tion of beef into a wagon in front of a butcher shop. When the man saw the officer he said:
 "Gimme 9 lift on this, will you old man? forgot to deliver it last night and hell will be to pay if it is here when the boss gets down. Just happened to think of it when I woke up this morning and I hurried down."
 The ''bull' helped to lift the frag- ment of steer into the wagon and the man drove away. A few hours later the theft of a quarter of beef from the shop was reported to the police sta ton.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Orchard on Witness Stand

Boise, Idaho, Dec. p-Harry Orch ard was on the witness stand in the Pettibone trial as a witness for the state. The defense announces that his cross-examination will be brief. He will be disposed of this week and the defense will simply seek to show him up more strongly as an inhuman mon- ster, unworthy of belief.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Prosecution to Let Ruef Out

San Francisco, Dec. l&-It is cur rynIy reported and generally believed that the prosecution in the graft cases intends to grant complete immunity to Abe Ruef in order to secure a detailed confession to be used to secure if pos sible the conviction of the men Heney is particularly anxious to land,
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Officers Guard Timers

Goldfeld, New, Dec. l2-With deputy sheriffs and detectives guard ing every mine l5O men returned to work this morning in two mines. Strikers pickets surround all mines but no sign of disturbance occurred.
 The men employed on the big power plant joined the strikers this morning.
 General Funston arrived tocay anb will have charge of the situation in case of rioting.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Blue Sunday for New York

New York, Dec. 9-Ncsterday was a blue Sunday in this city. Not saloon or place of amusement was open. Under the ruling of Justice O'Gorman of the state supreme court few days ago. that all places of amusement mus. close on Sunday, the law was r,gorouS- ly enforced.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Ketchel Wins from Thomas

San Francisco, Dec. l3-YOung Ket- chel was given the decision over Joe Thomas at the end of the twentieth round last night, This was the third fight between the two. The first was a draw, in the second Hetchel took the welter weight championship from Thomas by knocking him out, last Labor Day.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Factions Should Get Together

Seattle, Dec. iO-The PoSt-Intelli- geucer says editorially that in view of the proposition that lhe delegates from Alaska to the national republican con- veuuion has been cut down from six to two, that both wings of Alaska poli- tics should get together and pull for home rule.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Senator Davis Speaks Up Loud

Washington, D. c. Dec l2-Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas in a speech in the senate late yesterday afternoon made violent attack upon trust mag mates. He also roasted the adminlstra- tion for extravagance, saying that the presidents personal allowances are out of all reason.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
WORK OF RESCUE AT
 MONOGRAM STILL GOES ON

Fairmount, Va. Dec. 9-The work of rescue in the Monogram coal mine in which the explosion occurred late last Friday afternoon goes steadily on. The bodies recovered are in such con- dition that they have to be bu'ied immediately. It is now known that over four hundred lives were lost.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Select Candidates Quarters

Chicago, Dec. 13-Quarters at the hotels for all the republican preSidcn- tiul candidates were taken today by the campaign managers of each, for the national convention to be held mre l6 in this cilN.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Making Poor Record

New York, Dec Height of the sixteen teams which started in the six dly bicycle race will continue until the close at o'clock tonight. The Contestants are far behind the recorp made fn similar contests last year.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
To Courtmartial StOssel

$ Petersburg, Dec. 1.-The evi- dence in today's hearing at the trial of General StoSSel for alleged cowardice in the late war with Japan, would cause his courtmartial. There are still others who will testify against the accused man.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Final Hearing Begins

St. Petersburg, Dec lO-The final hearing in the courtmarial of General Stossel for alleged cowardice during the Russian-Japuuese war begins to- day.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Powers Defense Begins

Georgetown, Ky, Dec. l3-The pros ecutron in the trial of Caleb Powers on the charge of complicity in the as sassiuation of the late Gov. Goebel closed yesterday evening and the de- fense began today.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
BattIeships Ready to start

Norfolk, Va., Dee. 1.-The entire fleet of sixteen barrIesh.p, that are to go Go the Pacific coast are here and ready to start on their long voyage. They will probably leave next Mon aaN.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Pettibone Case Opened

Boise Idaho, Dec u-Attoruey UaUIey today made opening statement in tHa petiboue ease. lie says that Pociboue is the most conspiciOus factor ia the conspiracy which result ed in the death of Governor Sreunen- berg.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Calhoun Trial Postponed

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The trial of Patrick Calhoun, the indicted street railway magnate, is postponed until the middle of January to allow him to make a business trip to the east.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Two Wires for Fairbanks Line

Seattle, Dec. 9-Signal corpse off ciaIs announce that the Naldez-Fair- banks telegraph line jS to have a sec ond wire. This has been needed for some months, and the plan has just been approved by the secretary of war.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Six Day Bicycle Fleet

New York, Dec. 9-At one o'clock this morning at the Madison Square Garden, the six day bicycle meet started Sixteen teams were repre- sented.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Attell and Moran Will Fight

San Francisco, Dec. IT. -Attell and Moran, two Scrappers, signed articles here yesterday for twenty five round fight on New Years afternoon, for the featherweight championship.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Republicans Winin Boston

Boston, Mass Dee. ll-In the city election held here yesterday the repub- ltcau city ticket won by two thousand votes. The democrats have been in power here for six years. George Hubbard was elected mayor defeating Major Fitzgerald.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
Hrs. Taft Dead.

Nillbury, Mass. Dec. 9-MrS. Taft, mother of Secretary of War Wm. H.. Taft, died here yesterday morning and will be buried Tuesday at CIncin- natti.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-12-14
By Cable to The Daily Gateway.
 Republican Convention Called

Washington, D. C. Dec. 9-Chairman Harry New ofthe national republican committee signed the call for the national convention to meet at Chicago June 10th Co nominate candidates for presidency and vice presidency.