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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Battle with Ferocious Rats.

In a battle with rats, Abraham
Hunsberger, of this place, killed %
which had attacked him, while as many
more escaped. When the fight began
he struck at one huge gray rat with
the hoe; the animal squealed, and in
an instant the loft was full of rats.
which attacked Hunsberger, grabbing
at his legs and tearing his trousers
with their sharp teeth, others jumping
on his back and swapping at him.
Hunsberger dropped the hoe, fright
ened, and endeavored to get ont of the
loft through trap door The door
had caught" and finding he could
not get it open, he again grabbed the
hoe, and. with part of the handle as a
weapon. fought the Infatuated little
animals.-Lansdale (Pa) Dispatch to
Philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Your Uncle Reuben was a farm boy
once and he is sorry now that he didn't
stick to the old farm and when he reads
some article like the following it makes
him wish more and more he was still
there.
The boy who leaves a good home on
the farm to seek soft snap in the city
very quickly has his eyes opened. Hang
ing to strap in a Car packed with human
beings as he had never saw cattle car
so packed; living on a salary that barely
pays the cost of a cherries box Of hall
bedroom at cheap boarding house; with.
out friends and up against the fiercest
competition the world has ever seen
these things are likely to produce serious
case OF remorse in most boys.
IF | were young man and had moth
ing under my feet that | could call my
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
CAMPING SCENE AT BRtcKER PARK, LONG LAKE

their own land the exiles are said TO
have carried with them seeds of the
flowers which had frightened their
captivity Thus Syria became the
home of roses. Even the name of this
country is derived. according to some
philologists, from "Seri." meaning IA
wild rose" In the Sanskrit. the Oldest
OF Tindu myths declares that Vishnu
found his wife in the heart ofia rose.
Since the day of Vishnu, many.another
has found his wife, if not in the heart
OF rose. by means of rose. MY
love | speak in flowers and the rose
bud has been especially intrusted with
the lovers message.-From Legends
OF the Roses, by Mrs. A. S Hardy, in
the Circle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
STATE OF MINHIGsN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
At session of said Court held at the pro.
bate office Ia the CITY OF Ionia. in said county
Present; Hon Montgomery Webster. Judge
Of probate,
In the Matter of the Estate of
LILLE j. WRIGHT Deceased
Nern Wright son of said deceased having
hled in said court his petition praying thai
me ADMINISTRATION OF said estate be granted
To Don w. Dean or some other suitable ner
son.
IL is Ordered. That the twenty-fourth day
OF June a. y. l9Vi. at ten O'Clock I'm the fore
noon. at said probate ONCE. be and Is hereby
appointed for hearing said petition:
NJ is Further Ordered. That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a COPY of
this order. for three successive weeks IRE
vious to said day of hearing i'm the Belding
Banner. newspaper printed and Circulated
In said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
true copy Judge of Probate
Anna n. Webster
Register OF Probate 36w4
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For Nature Students.

William Archer. the noted English
critic, said at one of the meetings of
the reformed spelling board in New
York.
81 have been rather surprised. here
in the States, with the general ignor.
ance of what We spelling reformers
are trying TO do Our aims are not at
all understood. We have no idea of
going to such ludicrous extremes as
many people think
'In fact, the average mans idea of
reformed spelling is a good deal like
the two young ladies' idea of natural
history.
What part of the animal does the
chop come FROM said the first young
lady. is it the Lego
oh, not at all, said the other,
laughing. The leg How ridiculous!
1t is, of course, the jaw bone. Have
you never heard of animals licking
their chops?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

own, would try my level best to get a
piece OF land somewhere That lifts a
fellow from being wanderer on the face
OF the earth up TO be king. Il makes
HIM just as nearly independent as a man
ever can be in his word A good farm,
a nice wife, rosy-chesked boys and girls
these tell the story Of the truest happiness
on earth
Let the boys sleep as long as you can
IN the morning these days But get them
to bed early and they will want to get up
early.
Boys like to look as we'll as other boys
OF their age when they go to meeting or
anywhere else. You can't blame EN-.
10 was that way with you when you we're
youngster. Human nature hasn't
changed much since we were boys.
II you SIT the boys to pulling weeds or
doing any other backaching work go along
with him. 1t makes a fellows back ache
ten times as hard to work alone as it does
II somebody else is along.
ohoW the Boys now 10 grind their own
scythes. Take turn at the grndstone
yourself now and then.
The hardest man to get along with in
all this world is the one who has forgotten
that he ever was a boy.
AS soon as the boys get strong enough
give them chance to drive the horses
now and then. Be there yourself at first,
till they get used to it and the horses are
a little waywised. Nothing gives a boy
the opinion that he does amount to some
thing after all like having some RESPONSE
oillty placed upon him.
There are some men even now on earth
that will promise boy that he shall have
a sheep or calf or colt for his own and
then go and sell the animal and pocket
the money, and they are the ones that
will be wondering few years from now
why it is that the boys will not stay on
the farm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Danger in Electric Liqht.

II your dwelling is electrically light.
ed never place wood. clothes or other
infammable material against the
wires, meters, or switches; never use
an electric wire as clothesline. and
see to 1t that your dwelling is kent
free from rats, as these pests often
gnaw the insulation from the wires.
The amount of loss from electric
fires in the United States in one year.
according to the Saturday Evening
Post, Is $l5,OOO,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
ORA. ". Chase's Ointment.
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
Al a session of said Court. held al the Pro
bate Office in the City OF Ionia i'm said County
on the fitth day OF July. A. D. 1907
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Carlton w
Angel, Howard G. Angel and Lewis II. Il
Angel. Minors.
Jennett Angel Guardian of said minors
having filed in said court her petition. pray.
ing for license to sell, at private sale. the in.
terest OF said estate in certain real estate
therein described.
1t IS Ordered. That the fifth dav OF August
H. d. 1907. at ten o'clock in the forenoon
At said probate ONCE, be and Is hereby an
pointed for hearing said petition and tina
all persons interested in said estate appea I
before said court, at said time and place 10
show cause why a license 10 sell the Interest
OF said estate in said real estate should not
be granted:
II is Further Ordered That public notice
thereon be given by publication of a COPY of
this order Tor three successive weeks preyi-
Gus 10 said day of hearing i'm the Belding
Banner. newspaper printed and circulated
In said county.
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
true copy. Judge of Probate
Montgomery Webster
Judge of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
The Art of Skip-Readino.

Shp-reading is an Accomplishment,
OF our own time. An ordinary man OF
woman of to-day can extract all the
requisite information out of a news
paper in less than FIVE minutes by the
exercise of this new sense-for IL is
little else than this. The eyes race
down a column, pick up instinctively
an essential word here and there. and
the brain fills in the intervals intelli.
gently, producing a precis which is
sufficient for the purpose
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Compulsory Education in China.

The board of education has under
consideration a scheme of compulsory
education of children, by which 100
primary schools will be established
in each provincial capital, 40 in each
project, department. and district. and
one in each village.
The same board is of opinion that
all children reaching a certain age
should be forced to enter the schools,
otherwise their parents are to be pun
ished. 1t is also proposed that the
provincial director of education shall
attend the school once i'm every two
years and hold an examination
Shanghai Mercury.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
PennsyIvania's Disappearing Timber.

rSHHSJlNdHld disappearing IInpeT'
An idea of the rapidity with which
the timber is disappearing from some
sections of Pennsylvania can be OBJ
tanned from the following figures,
which refer to the timber cutting on
the Hicks Run tract, i'm Clearfield
county: Original size of tract, 5000
acres; timber cut the first two years,
5000 acres; still standing. 5000 acres !;
amount of timber cut, 50,000,000 feet:
amount standing, 20O.O00,000 feet;
daily capacity of sawmill. 100000 feet: :
daily shipments. Is carloads; amount
of timber in Hicks Run yard, 5000, 900
feet; time of operation. two years; es-
timated time to cut standing timber,
four years number of men employed,
500 to 1000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
PERE MARQUETTE
STATE OF MICHIGAN

me Probate Court for the County of Ionia
Jacoby. deceased
having been appointed commissioners TO
receive; examine and adjust all claims and
we DO hereby give notice that four monthS
IRON the 2bth day of April, A. d. 1907
were ailowed by said court for creditors 10
present their claims TO us for examination
ana adjustment and that we will meet al The
residence OF Michael Kemp on Section "a of
IN. me township OF Otisco, in said county. on
me 3lst day of Nav. A ID I 9O7 and on the
Soth day OF July. A. d. 1907. II one
O'Clock In the afternoon of each of said DAYS
I IoI tne purpose OF examining and adjusting
Dated, April %, A. ID. 1907
PAUL G.. FEUERSTEIN.
MICHAEL KEMP.
Commissioners
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No Answer Required.

Tommy-Paw!
Mr.. Tucker-What's the trouble
now, my son?
Tommy-Why is IL that the maya
zines don't make their readin' matter
as interesting as they do their adver.
Using pages?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
An Ideal Laxative.

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 in
effect as truth is from fasehood They nourish
the bowel muscles and nerves, giving them strength
and yigor to do the work nature intended thus
natural means. The best laxative for children
Chocolate coated tablets, easy take never grippe
or nauseate l0c. Csc and 81 90 at all drug stores
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
(Last week.

Grattan Grange of June 27 was a
great meeting. Members of Grattan
Grange who assembled Thursday
evening, June %, witnessed one, if
not the largest subordinate grange
meeting ever held with Grattan
grange. The evening was ideal anG
the members and guests from the
neighboring oranges numbered about
one hundred and forty.
The forepart of the session was
given 10 a general business session
including comforting the fourth de-
gree on the class of candidates.
After short recess the Worthy
Lecturer conducted a fine literary
program. The choir opened the pro-
gram with song after which Louis
Emmons gave an excellent talk on
resolved THAT the lavish txpendi-
lures of money by the rich helps the
poor He lead with the Affirmative
side of the debate.
Mrs. Lucy Green sang one of her
pleasing selections after which Clay
ton Davis gave fine address, taking
the negative side of the subject.
Mr., and Mrs. Ray Smith gave a
musical duet which received the
usual applause. Frank Bedding fol.
lowed with an interesting talk assist
ing Louie Emmons on the debate.
Mrs. Ora Bookey and Sarah Glenn
ons sang duet after which Leland
Godfrey delivered a very forcible
talk, closing the remarks on the
negative side of the subject being
discussed. Louie Emmons made a
final summary of the subject and we
found our debate had been a great
success. The boys put careful thought
and work on he subject and we found
they were we'll prepared for their
talk. Each put up fine argument
and their expression, clear thoughts
and delivery kept the interest of
their many listeners.
Mable Wood sang a very pretty
song after which the judges, +. E.
jerks, Ray Written and Mrs. Bond
gave their decision which resulted in
a unanimous vote favoring the mega
tive side or the debate.
Gertrude futile and Mollie God frey.
lttired in Swiss costumes, pleased all
With fine song. The audience JON c
in singing "Biest BE the Tie" afte
which they were escorted to the ban
luet hall where hount full spread OF
excellent ice cream, cake and wafer
were in wal.
The members of Grattan grange
md their families meet at the Grange
all to enjoy happy day the Fourth
Picnic dinner and a jolly good time is
planned
Grange will meet in regular session
TWO weeks from stated meeting ano
aside from the general business SEES
sion the following program will. be
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
ECZEMA
CAN BE CURED

Eczema is the most stubborn form OF
skin disease, but a permanent cure can
be accomplished through our Internal
and External Treatment.
EXTERNAL TREATnENT - Won
derful Dream Salve used according to
directions kills the disease germ, softens
the dry, scabby condition, absorbs the
watery contents of the cuticle elevations,
heals the base of the skin, restoring the
diseased surface to healthy, normal
condition and appearance.
INTERNAL TREAT1ENT-W. d. S..
Pills keep the bowels active and doing
their work of cleansing the system, puri-
flying the blood, and improving the
general health.
Detroit, Mich, Oct. ~, 1906.
have been troubled with eczema for four
teen years, I tried hundreds ofsalves, lotions,
washes. miner al baths and x-ray treatments.
I had j. { expended $50. 90 with skin special
list without success when was told to try
your treatment followed directions faith
fully and in less than four weeks the spot had
entirely disappeared.
JOHN T. KEALEY.
t3rd floor, Stevens Bldgl
A combination Internal and External
Treatment which 10 guaranteed 10 cure
Eczema or money refunded. 10c, 25c and
Sl.00. Guaranteed under the Food and
Drugs act"
Write for sample and Free book con.
tanning 900 dreams and their meaning.
THE WONDERFUL DREAM SALvE Co.
DETROIT, MICH.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.

H.
City Attorney --------------.---D. Q. SHIELD n
city Health Onicer-- -. Morris
Justices of the Peace Georo e. W NMs apni,nn
Aldermen-First ward w. w. Case r..
T.. Hudson; Second ward. Geo Crawford;
f.. g. Lloyd; Third ward, +. 1. Connell;
Albert u. Hull
Supervisors-First ward, +. T.. Spencer; Sec
ond ward. j Il. Angel; Third ward, Bar
ney &. Curtis.
cHURcHes.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at 1890 a. m and 1880 p. IN. sabbath
School at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on THURSDAY evening. KEW. j. w
SHEEHAN, PASTOR
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Servces
1880 a. m and 1880 p. m Sabbath schoo
at 1l:45 a. m. PRAYER meeting on Thursda
evening. REV. \. j. MYERS, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-services at 1880 a
III. and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath school At close .
morning service. Prayer meeting on Thurs.
day evening REV. G. f. Manifold, Pastor
CHURCH OF CHRIsT-Preaching on eaco
Sunday at 1880 and 1880 Communion
every Lords Day. @. E. at $50. 5. ;. at
IL m. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening.
Rev j. G. MEESE, Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer ami
praise seryiae. eleven O'Clock a. m. Preach
ing at 1880 ?. Prayer meeting Friday
evening REV. ID. G BRIGGS Pastor
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL MISSION
Morning PRAYER and sermon in Woodman
Hall at 10 80 a. IN. Sunday.
J. A. BAYNToN. Priest in Charge
| ST, JOSEPH'S CAThOLIC-Services at
8 100 a. III and 1920 a. IN. alternately every
Sunday morning. REV. Fir. ZINDLER.
/ LATTER DAY SAINTS-North Side Mil
lard Addition, corner of Eager and MOulton
tstreet-Sunday school At 1880, social meet
ing at 80 a. M, preaching at 1880 D. IN.
PRAYER u Getting Wednesday evening at 7 80
Everybody welcome.
A. n. bill, Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

when the captive Jews in Babylon
hung their harps upon the willows, the
air was sweet with the fragrance OF
growing roses; and upon returning to
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
RECEPTION TO MR. AND MRS. GOTTRELL

Ia honor of Mir. sDd Mrs s. F. Cot trell, who leave Skagway for the south tomorrow, there will. be party and dance given by the friends of the couple at A. B. hall this evening. All such friends are invited, Mir. and Mrs. Cot rell are among the oldest citizens of Skagway and their going is a matter Of sincere regret to very many. Mir. Cot trell has been in charge of the electric light plant at the White Pass shops and goes to Sacramento, Calf ornia, co accept similar position there.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
TRAP LAID
 FUR SUSPECT
DEVELOPMENTS IN CASE OF DAWSON POSTOFFICE ROBBERY-M INTER,
 ESTING INTERVIEW

SensatiOua al evidence was given in the preliminary hearing of Richard Hall, charged with the theft of gold from the pOstoaice at Dawson which was in transit from Fairbanks to the outside. The hearing took place before Magistrate Senkler, Nov. 26. James K. JObustoue, of the employees of the Dawson postoHice, testified that he had taken Hall to bis room, and there iu- formed Hall that be was about to be ar rested, and then demanded slO,OOO from Hall as hush money. JOhnstone fur ther testified that Hall fell On his knees and declared before God as his witness tha. he had not taken the missing gold dust nor had he received any of it,
 Johns,one, according to his evidence, then informed Hall that unless Hall would produce slO,OOO that the arrest would have to be made, but that Hall again declared that be had never gotten any of the missing dust, But, John stone further testified, Hall offered to pay JohnstO2e slSOO If JohnstOne would prevent the arrest. Johnstoue testified that he could do nothing with $500,
 Johustoue then left Hall. They had had the strange interview iu John' stone's room in the Rochester hotel. Two hours after Hall left JOhustOne's room Hall was arrested.
 The interview which Johnstone had with Hal, was planned carefully be- tween JohnstOne and the police. Hall during the interview, JOhnstone said, seemed very nervous, and twice drank water, but refused whisky. Johnssone testified that Hall said he had the slSoO
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
OF
 THE SHIPS

The Pacific Coast Steamship com pany's steamer Humboldt arrlvedup at ' O'clack yesterday morning bringing a light passenG CT list. The got away be- fore noon. This is the last trip of the Humboldt this season as she will be placed on the San Francisco run when she leaves Seattle again, The voyage up was pleasant and wishOut nn incl dent.
 The Alaska Steamship company's steamer Jefferson was reported this afternoon at Juneau, and is expected to arrive here at A. NJ. and will sail tomorrow forenoon.
 The GeoIgia arrives tonight and will sat- in the morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
HERE TOO $500 GIVEN AWAY

 After having @ very prosperous year we feel that we can cfford to be as gen. erous as our competitor, and therefore we have decided to give away prizes 10 the value of $500, comprising the fol- 10 wing list:
 Lady's 4 karat Diamond Ring.
 beautiful steel blue perfect
 stone.
 l Gentleman's Lions head ring, set
 with diamonds and rubies. 1 Lady's II karat Gold Watch, 25.
 year Boss case, Is jewels, Wal
 than movement. l Gentleman's IA karat Gold Watch,
 15-year Boss case, l5 jewels,
 Waltham movement. Lady's Sterling Silver Toilet Set. l Gentleman's Sterling Toilet Set. With each S1.0O purchase between now and Christmas, will be given ticket on the above goods. All go ds sold during the life of our prize cffer will be engraved free Of charge by us.
 A coupon with every dollar purchase.
 H. D. KIRMSE,
 Pioneer Jewelcr Skagway, Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
ARE
 VERY BUSY
WHITERORSE IS CONSTRUCTING A RINK AND DAWSON HAS ALREADY BEGUN
 SERIES OF GAMES

At meeting held Saturday night for the purpose of reorganizlng the White. horse Curling club nearly all the, curl CTS in town were present and Herbert Wheeler was elected president. It was ieciIed to begin the construction of a rink in the big warehouse just north of the depot as soon as the weather be- comes sufficiently cold to permit of freezing the ice,
 Two games a night from now until the spring thaw is the task that is before the Dawson curriers'. The drawing for the many trophies have been com pleted. All the regular games will be played In the evening and the practice and scratch games in the afterpoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09

Mir. A. G. O'Brien, who has resigned his position of Editor of The Alaskan to accept sImisar berth on the Record of Juneau, sails with the Jefferson to- morrow. Mir. OBrien has won many friends during his stay of something like a half year In Skagway through not only his personality but his capable and energetic conduct of The Alaska. and this little army will be sorry for his going but will wish h m the best that falls 10 the lot of his calls ing ln his new field.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CGTARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip. tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they do is ten fold to the good derived from them. Halls Cstarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Tolebo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio by by F, J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipa- .ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
LIST DE LETTERS

Uncalled for letters remaining in skagway Postofice, Dec, 8, 1907: Anderson SF Burns, Tom Bogue, Reamor Coyle, Chas Condon, John J Cleare. Geo Grankun, Miss Ileda Grant, Hector Guyot, Joseph Heitman, Albert Phillips, Henry Stuhr, George TUlan, W H
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09

which he had mentioned in the NJ. & N. sale.
 Sergeant McMillsn also testified to the finding of the gold under the schoolhouse, giving much the same evil dence as was presented by Detective George schoenbsok at the Opeoiug of the preliminary.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
FROM SUNNY SOUTHERN SHORES

For just three days, Monday, Tu:s- day and Wednesday we place on sale those Geicately tinted, hInd carved,
 silver mouthed souvenir napkin rings that were Sl for soc. Also some besut- ies made of Horn and Ivory. Read our display ad. and see our windows-J. IKUTA 265 3t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
HAVE YOU A KODAK

If you have see the view albums we are selling at 52c. Beautiful Illuminat- ed Burnt wood Cover and pages ready to hold 50 views. N e did ask 75c for these a short time ago,
 DRAPER & co. 269
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
.Sl,000.00 9'ya9 a%z7

We were surprised to see the number who took advantage of our Cash Dis count Sale: those who preferred Cash Prize with each purchase 10 chance on prize which they were donating.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09

TO CURE A c OLD IN ONE DAY
 Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinlne Tablets, Druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sig nature is on each box. 25c. M
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09
The Manner of tho ThriftIess.

"You walked the floor all last night" "Yes," answered the man in the next room.
 "Worried over your debts?"
 "No; I'm not worried over my debts. I'm worried because I can't borrow any more. e."-NIinneapolis Journal.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-09

Seven room furnished house to rent on Thiid Avenue. Enquire of c. E Howard. 26i-ts