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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-28
Short Items of Interest Re-
Latins TO the Tcwn and It's
People, told IN a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

Miss Marv Rogers spent Sunday will
/ friends in Ionia.
B F. Hall made business trip to Re.
mus yesterday. -
George KnRsburys transacted bushes.
in Greenville Saturday.
George W Moulton went to Muskegor
Monday on business trip.
Miss Josie Stanley was the guest Of
friends in Orleans over Sunday.
Mrs Mary Drew was the guest of her
son in Ionia from Saturday till Monday.
w. c Sheldon sr. was in Ionia over
Sunday at the home of his son. Dwight c
Sheldon
Mrs F. H. Freeman Of Orleans was the
guest of her brother, Dan King, the last
Of the week.
Eugene Keeney Of Lansing returned to
his home Saturday after a short visit
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. H.
Kaeney.
Mrs Newcomb returned to her home
at Lowell Monday after few days visit
at the home of her brother, r. Bradish. Of
Cooks Corners. .
The Misses Bessie and Lelah McCon-
mel, Jennie Morrison, Bertha Rowley and
May Wilson spent Sunday with relatives
nj friapIe I anoctop
Mrs E. M, Henwood. who has been
here for several weeks past caring for
her sister, Mrs. W. w. Mitchell, returned
TO her home at Niles Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Steve Baty have been
visiting his parents, D. F. Baty and wife,
Of the North Side the past week. Steve
went to Grand Rapids Monday.
Miss Maude Messenger. who has been
working here for some time past. left
Saturday for her home at Alpena where
she expects to remain for the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gooding OF Hol-
land were guests at the home Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. z. w Gooding, the
last of the week. They returned home
Monday.
Mrs H. p. Landry of Barker, N. Y,
was a guest at the home Of VIM. McIn-
tyre the first of the week and accom-
panied her mother, Mrs. Mcintyre, to the
hospital at Grand Rapids for an operation
Levi Knapp of San Francisco, Califor-
MIA, was the guest of relatives in this city
the last of the week. He left Saturday
for a short visit with Montcalm county
relatives before returning to the Golden
Gate.
Mrs. A C. Snyder of Slocum was in
the city the last of the week to attend the
funeral Of her grandfather c. B. Foote.
She returned home Saturday accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Iris McElroy,
who will spend few days with her.
While drawing load of hay the last Of
the week, John AEtcffe had the misfor-
tune to have the load tip over with him
OWNlR lllIll ~ ilOiO 90 w oPi ITO
ankle quite badly. John is walking on
crutches as a result Of the accident.
Last Thursday evening number OF the
friends of Mrs Geo. Newington gathered
at her home and gave her surprise
shower in honor of her recent nuptials. A
fine lot of useful and valuable presents
we're left as mementos of the occasion
and delightful time was the verdict of
all in attendance.
F. ] Locke of Smyrna was in the city
Monday. He was resident in this city
two years ago and operated the Hotel
Beldng barber shop. Last fall he and
Fred Stearns of Grand Rapins opened
harness shop in Smyrna and are doing
good business there They intend adding
carriages and farming supplies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-28


Mrs. o. j. Barker and son. Rem, were
lonia visitors Saturday.
E. E. Chappell went to Stanton
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. James Fuller of Grand Rapids
was in the city Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blough in
Keen. Feb. 81, a fine girl.
c. c. Wright attended the State Far
mer's Institute at Ionia Yesterday.
Miss Hattie Rhodes left Monday for a
visit with relatives and friends in Chicago.
Mrs. Laura Stearns Of Grand Rapids
was guest Of Mrs. Walter Kale Tues
day.
Miss Ruby Babcock Of Grand Rapids
spent Sunday at the home Of friends in
this city.
P. S. Linard of St. Louis spent Sunday
in this city as the guest of Rev. and Mrs
J. c. Meese.
Mrs. Nellie Willard returned from Chi
cago last Thursday morning where she
had been on business visit
Mrs M. E. H Coville, who has been
sick for the past five weeks with grippe
and pneumonia, is recovering.
Fred A. Washburn returned from his
eastern trip last week in time to attend
the Washington club banquet.
Oren Rowland and wife of Gowan ar
rived here Saturday for short visit at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs Asher Shaw
Mrs. Chas. Shaw of Cedar Springs
arrived here Saturday for weeks visit
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H
Keeney.
Mrs Perry Crankshaw and daughter,
Gertrude, of Greenvllle spent Sunday at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs
David Wherry.
!. L. Hubbell was elected delegate to
the Democratic State convention and
Frank J. Luck to the Congressional con-
vention at the Democratic County con-
vention held in lona last Friday
z. ~ Goodng has had the necessary
blank applications for pensions under the
new law printed at the Banner office and
is taking the affdavits of many old
soldiers who are entitled to the raise.
DR.. and Mrs. j. E. Ferguson returne!
last week from St Thomas. Ont., where
they had been called on account Of the
death of Mr.. Ferguson's father, Dougal
Ferguson, one Of the old residents there
aged z6.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Richardson we're
called to Lansing yesterday by notice of
the serious illness of his brother, Thomas.
The notice informed him that his brothers
death was probably a question Of only a
few hours.
E. E. jerks attended the State Round
up Of Farmers Institutes at lonia Tuesday
and pronounces it one of the best meet
ings he has ever attended. He regrets
that his business keeps him from spend
ing the entire week there
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jamnet and family,
who have resided here for a year and
half, have removed to Detroit and will
make their future home there. Mr.
Jaminet came here to work for Otto
Kuhn and later accepted position with
the Belding Gas works, He is an excel
lent workman and good citizen.
DR.. Palmer Coville has received word
Of the death af his brother, Hiram Gov
lille. aged SO years. one Of the Oldest and
most substantial citizens of Narcotics, N
Y. staunch and life long friend of the
deceased. COL John M. Strong, Of SYRIA
cuse, N. Y. paid high tribute to his ex-
ceence and worth as man and citizen
in publishec article.
- $4,000 a. A 49, a a A a
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Naturally, there will arise an
uproar II the United States
courts enters the Kansas City
sunday closing question The
very elements of local govern
meni occur IN the controversy
pending. reaching 10 = Gneuesa
Of detail not hitherto touched IN
the 10 called ''lnvasions Of state
rights
We are not surprised 70 hnd
senator Stone early In the held
In protest He will, 81 course,
out Of his vast fund of informa
ton and experience. handle the
question. from bis viewpoint, ad
mlfably.
But an inquiry presents itself.
Aru not the legislatures 10 hlame
foi come Of the astounding con.
dlsions that from time so time
arise In the processes OF our gov
erumenty Some OF the newly
Aade lawso of southern and West
ern states 50 definitely invade
private rights that Il becomes
necessary for a disinierested iu
dlciAry TO uphold the cause OF
individuals.
We have not IN mind tie Kan
sas City case. ridiculous as Il II
for any large community 70 bend
under the yoke OF antiquated
"hlue laws. We believe frm.y
in the plan Of homo rule and The
broader principle of state rights.
but when states through trenrlea
Legislative bodies 90 10 the length
Of abridgiug the freedom Of the
people inlolefably they have
small cause for complaint II a
broader authority inirudes in the
interest of simple sense 81
Louis Tunes
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07
RRAnrzm DIcrAron.

Governor Fransz seems. from
Washington. 10 have things
pretty much his own wsy In the
matter of federal appointments
IN Oklahoma
This Is not unexpected % those
who looked calmly over the sltn-
ton and gave due consideration
70 the friendly relationship that
exists between Frantx and the
President The President be.
lieves Ia Frantz and the canJi
date with hls endorsement viii
be hard 10 turn down
The fact that the territorial
governor Is inclined 10 be hogish
and dictate the appointments for
both the Eastern and Western
districts. rs creating much dis
satisfaction, especially on tha
eastern side OF the line.
II the President il lahoring
under the impression that IN con
cedlng the making Of the whole
Official slate 20 Frantz he Is
strengthening the administration
candidate for the presidency be
may some day find that he has
make a serious mistake.
There can be no question but
what there is a strong anti Roose
welt sentiment in Oklahoma.
Those who led 10 the fight against
viii De found leading
a fierce fight on the administra.
tion.
These leaders. while greatly
discredited hy their manifest stu
pidlty II the recent campaign.
will still be a power IN Renubli
can politics In Oklahoma, and
will make il unfortunate for any
one whom they organize to op.
pose
However. tile President may
realize iho fact that his iayorite,
nor himself, can ever hope % gei
the vote Of Olluhoma IN the Re
publican national convention.
The disappointed oficcseekers
and the negroes willrun The party
In this state and they viii not be
for Roosevelt or any one ne may
recommend Nnskogee Times
Democrat
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Woman did net vote. bat that
they Influenced lhe votes which
made he largest coanty II Ala
hama. Jefferson. containing the
largest city. Birmingham. 80
''drf i beyond question Who
says women haxe nn voice + cur
government
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07


To raE CmEfTAIk The above
letter written By Ar. Davenport. IN
90 Iar Is il relalea 10 the eouuael
entered into BY he cherokee Eml-
grant Council with this firm, was
evidently written wilh the intention
Of creating an uniavorable opinion
among the kmigrans Cherokees
against the contract.
Aa il stated above. a. .037 appliea-
lions have been fled, and as only
about q. 900 are entitled 10 share IN
The distribution Of this fund. the
Eastern Cherokee Council believe
that il would be 10 the interest Of
the Emigranl Cherokees that atsor.
neys should be employed 10 purge
the roll and prevent. as far aa pos
aible, payments u those nos entitled
70 share in the distribution Of this
fund, The contract = not binding
upon either party until approved b.
ihs court Of claims. and il the court
may think thal he services i a.
torneya ere not naeded 10 assist the
spcial commission 10 determining
who ere entitled . share in he dis
tribution Of this fund. the matter is
onded. The services which ere 70 be
performed under tbs contract ere
vory ardnous. and eould neeesisate
lhe personal examination. b the
attorneys. Of each application md q
separate trial aad hearing upon ~.
cry doubtful application and these
hearings. under he order Of court,
must be held al Ehe places where
she applicants reside. and The april
Giants ior these funds live IL eysry
state q he Union.
The siluasion i tins That %.
coo applications are filed 70 share
in lha distribution u this fund. Hho
are M entitled e share Ia them.
Jual how lhe employment q It
lofneys . assist tie special eom.
mlssIaasf 10 This KaEk would delay
the payment 70 those entitled = r..
ceIxs he same we afe nol informed.
There could b ne possible reason
lor TIE employment a attorneys
except d hasten lie payment nd
purge - roll
respectfully.
e0Ia s tfkHazM
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07
pEsrDHnr.s sEconp rnouamx

EN8A0&NAa aG&JHM 38uN&8H
On second thought President
Roosevelt spoke wisely aud con.
siderGlely whom the constitution
1 Of Oklahoma WAS presented 10
hin by Territorial Governor
FrAntz Fixing November 10 a.
the date Of hls proclamation an
noancing that She new State
enters the union under the con
stllutlon adopted BY the people.
he said u do not mean ny that.
however, that indofpe any Of
it, provisions / simply consider
ID any duty under the enabling
acl.
II seemed that some Of the
provisions of The Oklahoma con
stiiution might be lmproyed. In
neighborly WAY IL Was peril.
nens 70 make timely suggestions
u this kind from Missouri, 10 b.
considered Cor what the people of
Oklahoma thought them worth.
But so long NJ the constitution it
vas their duty 10 make, esiab.
lishes "a republican form Of gov.
ernment for them 70 live under.
We had no nore right 10 Inter.
ycne or 70 attempt III
dictate 20 them from Missouri
how they should shape thc de
lAss Of their state government
than had The president when,
rashly and inconslderatcly, he.
his secretary % state. his tori.
sonal governor and the federal
Office holders attempted both 10
dictate and obgsruct.
Without working themselves
into any unnecessary strenuous
state Of emotion, the people q
Oklahoma merely showed the
President that they knew how %
attend 10 theirown affairs ia their
own lawful aud constitutional
way A. moderately ~ possible.
and with enyieldlng hrmne~s
they showed Roosevelt bis proper
province IS pVsiyont. thus CIV.
ing him time for tie Second
thought be now displays 10 what
= unmistakably wisdom. fairness
and regard for las.
lie ought to thank them No
doubt be vii rejoice 81 Noyem
ber i6 as heartily as will every
other right minded cltizen when
this great commonwealth Of |
90, 900 Americans takes It's plAee
- one OF lie free, equal. inde
structlble, self'governinR states
o. the ''more perfect union e.
Louis Republic.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

TIE subject Is entirely TOO
serious FOR any figure Juggling
yet the Y. $. Labor Bureau asks
Is 70 believe that the percentage
Of increase IL wages ln in08 was
greater than the Increase Ia the
cnst III living OnciaI asatIs.lcs
may SHOW Il that way but the
expense accounts q heads q
families DO bot.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Sam liompers says the conven
ton OF the American Federation
OF Labor 70 be held At the James
town exposition, beginning Nov.
II will adopt an anti Taft reso.
luton, which indicates That Sam
does not consider the Taft boom
: false alarm.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Human nature IL surely freak
Ish at times. While tie prcai.
dent has Dot been criticised "a
any marked extent for publicly
drinking glass Of champagne.
the Vice President has been
raked from Dan 10 Bersheba for
cocktails be claims he did not
drink.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Senaiof AcCumbeF has pre-
pared bill for introduction IN
congress that provides for Fed
eral incorporation of Interstate
corporations, but does not make
Il compulsory Thai will not
suit those who favor N All.or
nothing Federal corporation
policy, nor he states Fighters.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07
LrrrrR PROM Nh DAvENPoRr


Vinita, /. T., Nov, 4. 1907.
To THE CHIEFrAlS Il ana daily
receiving inquiries a. 10 when the
Eastern, or Emigrant Cherokee
money will be paid 10 the parties
entitled 10 receive the same. While
in Washington last week | called at
the Department and learned that
there had been li,037 applications
filed. From the best information !
could get from the Department. il
vii | be more than twelve months be
fore the commissioner wall have the
roll ready 10 submit to The court for
approval
Many complications are daily aris
ing, in the way Of attorneys coming
in with eon.r made with differ.
ent parties VIZ elalm 10 represent
the Eastern. OF Emigrani, Chero.
KEGS. Recently. 6ud, a contract
has been filed By Riddle q Clapham
a firm lawyers Ct Nuita, which
contract purpor,s Il have been III.
tered int0 between Richard n.
Wolfe, Price Cochran and others,
claiming to represent the Eastern,
or Emigrant. Cberokees, aud the
said attorneys. IN which contract 4
was agreed that the attorneys were
10 receive $4,000 salary per year,
all their expenses and all the ex.
penses u their agents and employees
II contracts like thls continue Il
arise. i is my opinion that It sill b
two or three years before the roll
will be IN shape 50 that the govern.
ment viii begin Tie payment
Very truly yours,
JkMEs s. DAVENPORT.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

The Texas colonel whoatla1led
Senator Bailey through the me.
dunn of handhlll should have
hired space II a newspaper, u
be wished 10 really attract alten.
ton. The handbiil method OF
advertising Is = dead one
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

On the basis of the thousand
as.llars q day he get - chief
council for The Standard Oil com.
pany Il Is figured that The value
Of tie brain Of Hertz RosenihaI
Is 50 million dollars. - least.
thair what 3 news article. which
pro ably originated IN the Stand.
aFd- press bureau, says
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

With ell due Difference 10 The
opinion Of - eminent : gentle
man a. Senator Beverldge, we
had not noticed any complaints
from the people about not being
fullk informed ol the doings Of
congress and Of it, individual
members by the newspapers Of
the country.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

About the first national can
paign lie 10 be males" wns the
story that General Booth was 10
this country for the purpose Of
concentrating the entire powers
Of the Salvation Army on the
conversion of Joe" Cannon.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Whatever may be their differ.
ences In the classification Of other
trusts. the newspapers q the
country are unanimously Of the
opinion that the white paper
trust i the worst aud most goug-
ing Of the whole bunch.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Judge Crosseap Of the United
States circuit court dared to tell
The Columbia club OF lndianApo
lls that the trust busting policy
Of the administration has been 3
failure, so far Is the v<lermsiion
Of trusts Is concerned.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

To dun a man in Manehuria
makes the creditor liable 70 ; tine
Of e 900. says he Washington
Herald, bat - suppose things
are SORT Of evened up by provid
ing The death penalty for failure
70 pas 3 debt
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

O. course IL doea not naeessa-
fily follow that Secretary Cortel.
you will become the Wall street
candidate for president, though
Il Is not probable that any seri-
Gus objection - his nomination
would come from that quarter.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

AT last the Cannon boom h out
IN the open aud a booming, with
the Illinois congressional delega
ton as chief gunners. and they
are claiming that their caiaona
are full OF ammunition.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

What's the matter with the
cranky New York Times, any
way actually advocates lower.
ing The expenditures Of American
ambassadors 70 point that would
enable a man Of moderate means
70 hold down one Of the jobs.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

I'VE need more and more elias.
tlo currency, says senator Fl.
kins Most Of - can Individually
So amen 70 that. as the per.
sonal need. both Of more mouey
and Of money that viii stretch
farther, Is an ever present one.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

II those supporters Of Fair
banks who insist that he is still
In the raoe will visit the betting
ring they could easily place al
their coin Il odds Of II least 100
loI
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Though it may not be entirely
correct, theirs IS a widespread
impression that tie big railway
systems are trying 10 blum public
sentiment by holding u badly
needed improvements On he plea
of inability to raise money
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Congressman Burleson, Of
Texas. appears 70 have doubts as
70 all banks looking alike % the
Treasury department, and is not
backward in expressing them.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Grover Cleveland has sun
ciently recovered his health and
strength to bal 'to that Ma "A.
ehusetts Democratic mix up.
Grover always did have the
courage Of his convictions.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

The suspicion that Wall street
had tainted banks - well ~
tainted money has been fully
proven, and the demand for
clean banks aud clean money
justified.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

A Jersey woman rubbed Il 10
On the old man BY asking the
court 10 appoint 3 receiver for
her husband IN order that sha
might oolleea money enough 10
sue him Tor = divorce and Ali
mnnv.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

Wise magnates viii not waste
time hunting for > scape goat
that could be more probably put
In proving up The real value of
the property owned by The cor.
porallons they control.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

VIII the gentlemen who are
now saying "is must be Roose
welt or Bryan" support Bryan Il
the President will not run again,
or ere they only blufing
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

There isn't lhn slightest doubt
llsaf some of tie New York down
end cutters euI just what was
coming % them.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

After all. The oosi 81 winter
fuel is causing more individual
worry than The additional mil
lions Il will iake 70 make the
Panama canal wider than il was
originally planned 10 BE-
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

A wise woman has asserted
that she asks no better proof
that a inaa has a selfsapporling
wife than - hear him kick about
The expense Of dressing her
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-11-07

we'll, II you werc president,
wouldn't you also enjoy keeping
the politicians , guessing Us
mighty human. brother
The Jasper news., 1907-03-07
HOMEMADE cATARRH CURE.
Sufferers Shouts Make This Up and
Try II Anyway

Any one can mix right at home the
best remedy Of its kind known. The
name Cyclone" is given to the fol-
lowing prescription, it is supposed, be-
cause Of its promptness in driving
from the blood and system every yes
tige of catarrhal poison, relieving this
foul and dread disease, no matter
where located To prepare the mix
ture: Get from any good pharmacy
one half-ounce Fluid Extract Dande-
lion, one ounce Compound Kargon and
three ounces Compound Syrup Sarsa-
parilla. Shake well and use in tea
spoonful doses after each meal and at
bedtime.
This is a harmless, inexpensive mix
ture, which has a peculiar action upon
the eliminative tissues of the Kidneys,
assisting them to filter and strain
from the blood rand system all ca
tarrhal poisons, which, Il not eradi-
Gated, are absorbed by the mucous
membrane, and an open sore or ca
tarrh is the result.
Prepare some and try 1t, as 1t Is the
prescription of an eminent catarrh
specialist of national reputation.