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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05

Mrs Oliver Beckwith died Wednesday
night about | o o'clock aged II years.
The deceased was one Of our old resi-
dents and was married to Mr.. Beckwith,
about IS years ago at lonia, they came
first to Orleans and then to Belding where
they have since resided over 80 years.
Besides her husband she leaves four
children r. D. Owen Bslding. Will Owen
Chicago. Mrs. Nettis Eckert Belding .and
Mrs. Florence Locke Smyrna.
The funeral will be held Saturday at
the house at 10 o'clock, burial in Orleans,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05

Taken from Congre ational church din
ing room at time of Harvest Festival. blue
granite ware. white lined oblong pan with
handles. Will one having same please re-
turn to Mrs. E w. Little or parsonage.
There is at the church gray granite pan
Of same style, which can be exchanged Il
mistake was made in that way. There
are also several other dishes and baskets
out. which the ladies would like to have
returned. and there are dishes left at the
church. which owners can have by calling
for them. Zb-Z
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Local ~
Brevities.

E. H. Wilson is in Chicago attending
the big stock show.
Will Yost and wife of ST. Louis have
been guests at W. B. Reeds.
Mrs. VIM. Barker is still confined to hel
bed by sickness but is improving.
Albert and Dell Carrigan Of Hope. Mich
are visiting their cousin Wild Howe.
Mrs. John Credit OF Ionia was the guest
Of friends in this city the first Of the week
Miss Ruby Loring went to Greenville
Tuesday for few days visit with rel
tives.
Mrs. S. Laffler went to Portland Tues
day for short visit with friends and rel
atives.
There will be pie social at the Seely
school house Friday. Dec. 8. All are
invited.
Misses Leila Ostrander and Sadie AID
rich returned Monday from a visit at
Collins.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Gould of Tuscola coun-
ty are guests Of their daughter. Mrs H.
c Friedly.
Mrs. S L. Wright has moved her hair
dressing parors oyer Unger's restaurant.
Give her call.
You will miss good thing il you do not
attend the lecture at the M. E. church
Friday evening.
Harry Campbell and family Of Flint
we're guests at the home of his father for
Thanksgiving and over Sunday.
Mr. Edward S. White Of Adrian, was
the guest Of Miss Esther Whiteman at +.
B. Lapham's Thanksgiving week.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Hill of Ypsilanti
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Gregg the latter part of the week and
over Sunday.
Mrs. A. Edwards and Mrs. C. J.
Aldrich and little son. of Crystal were
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Darling Monday.
Mrs Carrie Porter of VerQennes our
valued correspondent from that locality
was in the city Monday. and made the
Banner office pleasant call.
The Wilson theatre will give Saturday
matinee for children at which time little
six-year-old Thorn Promo will do some Of
his fancy drumming for the little folks.
Mrs r Gettey Of St. Johns was called
here Monday on account of the serious i'll
ness Of her sister Mrs. Oliver Beckwith,
who passed away at her home this morn
ing.
Belding lodge F. & A. M. No. 355 will
have work in the third degree Saturday
night. All members are requested to be
present by order Of Worshipful Master,
VIM Anderson.
Hotel Beldiug served fine thanksgiv-
ing dinner to its guests last Thursday. there
we're forty-five of our citizens dropped in
and partook Of the spread which was
served in the excellant style of which that
hostelry is noted.
County Agent Alfred Breads first Off
cial act was to take Glen Locke Of Ionia
to the reform school at Lansing. This is
the boy that has given the officers so
much trouble. He has taken a number Of
rigs from the street and driven them
away.
Married. at the residence of Rev DR..
Cogshall, in Ionia Nov. 9th. Mr.. Fred M.
Mast Of BeldlnR to Miss Mary Barber Of
Omar, Mich. The newly married couple
took the afternoon train to this city where
they will r S de for the present. The best
wishes Of friends are extended them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Watches from sl.oo up at Hulrs.

Watches from Sloo up at Hulrs.
Brokers Bazaar opening Saturday.
Our store is open every evening, Patter'
sons.
Finest stock Of umbrellas in the city al
Hulrs.
1t is time to select Xmas presents. see
A. B. Hull.
Baking day is real JOY to the owner
of Gas range 2lti
Three Strong ones for this week. See
Foster & Ritter's.
Gas is not luxury; you cheat yoursel
if you don't use it. 20tf
We have beautiful new line Of Xmas
rugs. Foster & Ritter.
Three Strong ones for this week. See
Foster q Rltters window.
Three Strong ones for this week. See
Foster q Ritter's window.
Attend Brokers Bazaar opening Sat-
urday. His line is complete.
Miss Vera Herrick returned Monday
from short visit at Big Rapids.
Big line OF Dolls. and Toys at Bricker's
Bazaar. Be sure and see them.
Miss Mabel Barnum returned Monday
from few DAYS visit in Chicago.
Mrs. Mary DANES of Sumner is guest
at the home of her son Carl this week.
M. c. Bentley returped Friday from a
Thanksgiving visit at his home in Marshall
Great reduction on all hats at my MILL
merry parlors on Bridge street.
Mrs F. Simpson.
Mrs. Annie Prayer went to Lansing
Monday to spend few weeks with her
son.
The Misses Lena All and Angie Helmer
we're guests Of Grand Rapids friends Fri
day
George Ring and Otis Higgins, who are
working at Dorr, were home the last Of
the week.
Gas IS the only light that really ilumi-
mates room, other lights leave all but
one spot in the shade 2ltf
Mrs. Bessie Lee Of Lowell was the
guest of her mother. Mrs. Susie Harring
ton, portion of last week.
The fact that we guarantee all our fur
niture is sufficient assurance of its SUI
perior merits. Foster & Ritter's.
"How the other half ought to live is
he subject Of g. l. McNutt's lecture, Fri
lay evening at M E, church, hear it.
Mrs. Clare Harrington returned to her
home in Lowell. Tuesday, after a few
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. Nettie
Eckert.
We want you to see them An up-to-
late showing Of the very newest STYLES OF
library tables and stands at Foster &
2itter's.
Miss Mamie Benton left for her home
at Detroit Monday. after short visit
with Mrs. Lou Conrad and Mrs. Mary
Ford.
Or. Orr entertained her first. second
and third cousins Monday. The relatives
we're S j Logan, Mrs. j. W. Warner
and baby Of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Mate Holland returned to her
home at Hastings Monday after few
days visit at the homes of George Pars-
ow and William Mcintyre.
Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Maynard Of Shiloh
we're guests Of 0. j. Barker the last Of
the week. They left Monday for short
visit at Ionia before returning home.
E. Foss was out to one Of the lakes
east OF the city since the spearing law
came into effect in favor Of the spearer,
and fished through the ice, bringing home
three fine pickerel. one of them being an
eight FOUNDER.
Clocks from rs cents up at Hull's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Short Rems of Interest Re
Lating to the Toqvn and It's
People. told In a Single
Paragraph.

Mrs. Fred Stebbins went to Wyman
Friday, for few days visit.
Rummage sale in Hubble block or
Pleasant St. Friday and Saturday.
Mason Burns transacted business in
Breckenridge. the last of the week.
Mr. and Mrs S. G. Martin of Butternu,
| were guests OF their son Will G. Martin
from Tuesday until this morning.
Miss Jennie Hughes was a guest Of
Detroit friends the last of the week.
Miss Gertie Alling was the guest Of rel
atives in lonia from Friday until Monday.
Mrs. Henery Hill returned Tuesday
from few days visit with friends at Bay
City.
Mrs. Ella A. Smith of Fairplains is
spending few days at the home of M l.
Osterhout.
Mrs. r. v. Lee of Grand Rapids was a
guest at the home of D. A thinner the
first of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. William Anderson went
to Howard City. Friday for few days
visit with friends.
Fred Sweeny and Miss Alice Gale OF
Stanton were guests at the home of Harry
Gale the last of the week.
Miss Ona Stanton returned to Lansing
Monday. after spending few days with
her mother, Mrs. Clara Stanton.
Mrs. o. M. Cody returned no her hone
ar Grand Rapids. Tuesday, after a few
days visit with relatives in this city and
vicinity.
Mrs. L. W. Hammond Of Mt Pleasant
arrived in this city Tuesday night for
two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs Orla
Hammond.
Mr.. and Mrs Archie Sandy. and Mrs.
William Stewart of Breckenridge. were
Thanksgiving guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Sandy.
The la lies of the Baptist Church will
hold fair and serve Dinner and Supper
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday at the
Church next week. 1t will be fine place
to eat and buy things for Christmas.
Mrs. Fannie Ohlinger and son Bernard
who have been guests at James Cramers
for some time past, left Monday for Way
land where they will reside for the pres
ent.
Mrs. G w. Fish returned Tuesday eve
ming from weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Syracuse. N Y. She re.
ports very delightful time but was Of
course glad to get back home again.
Miss Lottie LOOMS, who has been the
trimmer in Mrs Miners Millinary Par
lor for the past two months, left Saturday
for her home at Forest Hill, where she
expects to remain until spring. Her
cousin Mark Moore accompanied her, for
a short visit.
Elmer Cook, L c. Epson and Willis
Shipman returned Friday from few
weeks hunting trip in the north. Elmer
and Peep" each got deer, and Willis
brought down two. Mesdames Cook and
Epson, who we're with the party. failed to
land any venison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Council most de-
lghtfully entertained company Of twen-
ty at their home last Friday evening.
Pedro and music furnished the entertain
ment of the evening. Elaborate refresh
ments of roast turkey with all the accom-
paniments was served and most happy
evening enjoyed. The out of town guests
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hill of.Ypsi-
lanti and Mr. and Mrs. F, A. Phelps Of
Sand Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05
Store open evenings at Hull's.

Store open evenings at Hulrs.
Hull's Motto, best goods for prices
paid"
A dazzling array Of Xmas goods at
Hul's.
Two shop worn pianos at bargain, at
Foster & Ritter's.
Miss Lena Cramer went to Sand Lake
Saturday for a short visit with friends.
Miss Vera Buttermore went to Ionia Fri
lay to spend few days with relatives.
Miss Pearl Pope went to Coldwater
asst week to remain until after Christmas.
Have YOU seen those beautiful water
sets at 81 so at Gibsons on Bridge street.
Fred Smith and wife Of Ronald were
over Sunday guests at the home of J. W..
MINER.
Mrs. M. A. St. Clair went to Butternut
last week to spend Thanksgiving with
friends.
Mrs. George Mills of Eagle River, Wis,
IS spending a couple Of weeks with Mrs.
James Marsh.
. When you are looking for good toaster
for your gas stove 90 to Gibson's on
Bridge street.
Ira Moore was called from his work at
Ionia Tuesday night on account Of the i'll
| ness of his wife.
Mr. and Mrs Robert PEBBLES are spend
ing week at Fowlervile the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ellis.
Harry E. MINER. wife and daughter
Marguerite are spending the week at the
home Of his uncle in South Ronald.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. MINER of Ronald en-
loved a Thanksgiving visit at the home OF
Harry E. MINER on the North Side.
Mrs. George Pinkham returned to her
home at Ionia Friday, after short visit
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. F Pink
ham.
Mrs. Hattie Potter left Friday for her
homn at Wauwaukee. Ind. after two
weeks visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Potter.
| Mss Edna Jakeway returned to her
home at St. Johns on Friday last. after a
short visit at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer McCracken.
| Members OF The Degree Of Honor are
requested to meet at the residence OF
Luella X Webster Friday evening of this
week, instead Of at the hall.
Rev. C. E Maxfield went to Greenville
Tuesday night to assist the pastor OF the
Baptist church in that city in series OF
revival meetings now in full swing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-05

you to come in and look us over. Do it today
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
WEATHER TODAY.

Arizona-Fair in south showers I'm
north portion; Wednesday warmer in
central portion. Thursday fair.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
SOLICIIUDE
FOR SCHMlTZ
Manifested by the San
Francisco Police
They Are Charged With
Feeling of Veniremen and
Witnesses.

San Francisco, May 2S.-Sixteen
talesmen were examined today in the
trial Of Schmitz on the charge Of ex-
tortion, without result. All but one
were excused for cause and one was
peremptorily challenged by the de-
fense. Judge Dunno has ordered a
venire of fifty to be returned tonor-
row. Eight jurors have thus far been
secured.
An insinuation was made by the
prosecution that Sheriff O'Neil is not
summoning the trial Jurors in a prop
er and impartial manner.
Heney today made the following
statement: The prosecution has
discovered that the police force il be-
ing used in an attempt to reach pros
pective jurors and witnesses in he
bribery-graft prosecution. Two plain
clothes patrolmen. Bob Graham a1I
Archie Hammell. who have been work
ing in the detective department. to-
day were out securing the addresses
of the fifty veniremen summoned Ves-
terday and returned today for the
completion of the Schmitz jury
Both yesterday and today Chief of
Police Dinan approached persons who
will be called as witnesses in some 81
the various trials. He questioned
them as to what testimony they Ia
tended to give"
Heney refused to say what. il ary
action. he purposes taking Il shsG
not talk about it," he said: '! shall
act" Attorney Heney's statement i=
supplemented by Special Agent Burns.
who claimed that Schmitz is "using The
police department to gather ev: lenc,'
IN behalf of himself and for Other iikc
improper purposes
The defense denied the imputat'"n
that improper means are being EN-
ployed-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
NO TARIFF TREATY
BUT RECIPROCITY
The Commercial Arrangement Which
Will Probably be Made With Francs

Washington. May 2S.-AlthOugh il
is ssrid nothing has yet been done to-
ward adjusting the tariff relations bc-
tween France and America and while
also it has been stated there appeared
to be no occasion for the dispatch Of a
tariff commission to Paris as was done
in the case of Germany. the Satisfactory
completion of arrangements with that
country has caused preparations tn b.
made to consider the case OF France.
SO far as is known the recent de-
cision that a tariff commission would
serve no useful purpose remains un-
changed. The reason assigned for the
statement was that the negotiations
with France had long ago progressed
long beyond the committee stage and
had indeed resulted in the drafting OF
treaty. But a treaty can come to
nothing without affirmative congress
sional action and the French govern
ment IS believed to be unwilling 10
await the uncertain course Of legisia-
tion. Instead il is willing. il is be-
lieved to follow the example set by
Germany and endeavor to secure
whatever advantages are open to them
under a reciprocity agreement drawn
under the Dingley act.
1t is now for the state department
to determine what will be demanded in
exchange for a 25 per cent cut in
champagne duties. Ii is true that this
concession is made to German cham
pagnes but as the total amount of i'm
pOrtation is trifling and the revenue
insignificant. it is held. by some Of
ficials that the cases are not parallel
for French champagne imported last
year aggregated more than six million
dollars. Therefore. to secure anything
like equivalency in concessions that
might be asked, America it is held.
should secure considerable addition to
the present limited list of articles of
American origin upon which the
French government grants minimum
tariff rates.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
LARGER MEXICAN RAILROAD.
Increased Trackage Of the Sierra
Madre and Pacific.

FL Paso, May 2s.-President II. r.
Nickerson, George De Cook and f. J.
Gates of the executive committee. of
the Sierra Madre and Pacific railroad
held a meeting here today and decid-
cd on an increased mileage costing
from fifteen to twenty million dollars.
The company has purchased the Rio
Grande and Pacific with branches
from Juarcz to Casas Grandes and
from Guzman to San Pedro on the
Cananea, Yaqui River and Pacific. 1t
will build from Casas Grandes to
Santa Elena and Tomosachici; from
Santa Elena to Tenachic and Agia-
banjo on the gulf of California and to
MADEIRA. 1t has also acuircd the FL
Paso Southern and the bridge across
the Rio Grande at FL Paso. Addition
al members OF the executive commit
tee Rave been elected as follows: l.
u. Baldwin and +. J. Gates, both OF
New York
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29

Burnett. who as acting coroner had
conducted the inquest upon DeRay-
Ian; Mr.. Driscon. Attorney Feinberg.
Cashier r. b. Burmister of the Phoe-
nix National Bank l.. NJ. Christof-
fersOn. proprietor of the Union hotel.
where DeRaylan died. and Attorney
Feinberg.
After the Identification Of the body
by Baron Schlippenbach. Mr. Feinberg
asked each DIR. BiZzell and Dr. Palm
er If he had performed an autopsy
on the body of the dead. They replied
that they had and in answer to a fur
ther question they replied that this
was the body on which the autopsy
had been performed. Mr.. Christoffer-
son identified the body as that of the
person who had lived and died at his
house as Nicholas DeRaylan. and Mr.
Burmister identified it as the body OF
the man DeRaylan who had done bus
mess with the Phoenix National Bank.
Mr.. Shaeffer was not present at the
Identification. Later he was heard to
say that he had not been permitted
To see the body and still later when
he was urged to see it he said he had
called and was permitted to look at
the face but no further. He expressed
Il suspicion that while the face might
be that OF the person who had been
known here and in Chicago as De-
Raglan, the head did not belong to the
body
Testimony was taken by both sides
before Notary o. f. Schupp. beginning
at eight o'clock last night. to show
that there could be no doubt that the
body was that Of the, person who had
been known in Phoenix for a month
and a half as Nicholas DeRaylan and
also to prove as far as possible that
the man who had been known here as
DeRaylan was the man who was
known in Chicago as DeRaylan. At
torney Shaeffer was present to create
a hiatus in both lines Il evidence.
Before beginning. Mr.. Shaeffer SAID
that it had been stipulated that OBJ
jections should be offered and left -
be determined as to their validity at
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29

tel and the death of the latter. He al
SO related a conversation he had had
with De Raglan who told him of his
trouble with his wife who was always
sending to him for money. F. a. Hart
we'll testified to the taking of photo
graphs of De Raglan as she lay dead
in the morgue. These photographs
were introduced in evidence over the
objections of Mr.. Shaeffer. who by the
way had objected to the introduction
of all documentary. and most of the
oral evidence.
The other witnesses We're DIR. Palm
er. DIR. Bizzell and Mr.. Driscoll but
what they told was long since an old
story. The evidence will be made up
and will determine the result of the
proceedings in Chicago. The attor-
neys and Baron Schlippenberg will
leave for the east today.
The baron is a gentleman of little
more than middle age OF. light COM
plexion and distinguished bearing He
speaks .with a very slight accent and
is pleasing talker. Speaking of the
strange case he said he had never
known of one more mysterious.
When he first heard that De Ray
Ian was a woman he gave the story
no credence at all He was not con-
WINGED until a copy of the proceedings
at the coroner's inquest along with the
photographs taken after death were
laid before him. After that he had
no doubt. What he saw when he look
looked into the casket yesterday was
.nat la al 30
He said that no motive for De Ray
lan's strange masquerade had suggest
cd itself; the Russian government was
endeavoring to probe the mystery with
some PROMISE of success but at the
present time nothing is definitely
known of the woman's Russian ante
cedents.
The baron was asked regarding the
mysterious Tanner. He replied that
though he knew him well he had never
known him by that name. His proper
name was Carl Neumann. of good
family and the son of a most eminent
attorney Of Mitau, Russia. The baron
had seen little of Neumann of late
years or since he enlisted in the Span
ish American war. He did not hear
of him after that until he received a
telegram from him in relation to the
death of De Raglan. He had some
other correspondence with him on
that subject while Tanner or Neu-
mann was in Phoenix but he had not
heard of him after that and did not
know where he was now.
The greatest interes; was manifest
ed i'm Chicago yesterday in the result
of the baron's visit. The Republican
Office was bombarded until an early
hour this morning with inquiries as to
the Identification and as to proof of
sex
This case. which is one Of the most
remarkable on record. in fact the most
remarkable OF its particular kind. is
now finally disposed of at this end Of
the line. The battle for the estate
will go on in Chicago and the investi-
cation in Russia will be continued for
months or years until tho mystery IS
solved or abandoned as hopeless
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
A SOCIALIST
SHOWS UP
For the Haywood Trial at
Boise
He Was Disguised and
Armed and Filled With
Interest In Proceedings.

Boise, May 2S.-None of the talesmen
of the third special venire ordered in
the Steunenberg case were summoned
today. The list Is III part prepared and
the first summons will be served to-
morrow. Sheriff Hodgin plans to com
plete the service by noon on Thursday.
The men on the venire are to be
watched to prevent an attempt to
improperly approach them and when
they present themselves in the court
they will be cautioned against discuss
ing the case with any one.
Counsel on both sides were in con-
ference today on work connected with
the further examination of jurors and
the actual trial of the case. The state
has decided to call Steve Adams as a
witness /but the expectation now is
that he Will enter general refusal
to testify. Arrangements to bring him
here have not been made and probably
will not be until shortly before he is
called.
The Boise police today arrested
young man who gave the name of c.
III. Duncan and his address. Spokane,
for further inquiry. He appeared in
the streets in a palpable disguise and
was arrested on suspicion. In his
possession were found an automatic
pistol. long dirk, a pair of brass
knuckles. skeleton keys and a pair of
rubber shoes. He had letters. and lit
erature showing that he was interested
in socialism. When questioned by the
police he said he was a member of
the Industrial Workers of the World
organization at Spokane and that be-
cause of his interest I'm the Steunen-
berg trial he had come here seeking
work in order to be on the scene.
Duncan's disguise consisted chiefly
OF false whiskers. moustache and eye
brOws that did not match his own hair
Among his letters was one signed by
a representative at the trial Of one
of the socialist newspapers and the
police will include this in the inquiry
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-05-29
AHElPfUL HELPMEtT
SAVES HER HUSBAND
Killed or Fatally Wounded Two Men
Who Were Beating Him.

Rawlings, WyO.. Nay 2s.-Believing
that her husband was about to be
killed by his infuriated partners with
whom he was engaged in a desperate
battle with knives. beer glasses and
other missiles, Mrs. Matte Ringwood
today shot and killed one of the men,
a. Davis, and fatally wounded Webb
Stone. the second. The shooting oc-
CURED in the Bank Exchange saloon
The three men who were owners of
the railroad restaurant in the rear be-
came engaged ina heated discussion
while drinking at the bar. The nature
of the trouble is not known.
Mrs. RingwOod. who was in the res
tsurant heard the men quarreling and
grabbing a revolver rushed into the
saloon and began shooting. The wo-
man was arrested Immediately after
wards. She claims the men were
beating her husband and would have
killed him if she had not taken dras-
tic action.