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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
Back from Indian Territory.

Howard Dickinson returned to Rich
mond yesterday from Indian Territory
where he has been for the benefit of
his health Mr.. Dickinson has a
splendid coat of tan and is much i'm
proved While in the southwest he
had variety of work and for a time
was riding fences on a ranch. Mr..
Dickinson will visit here for a few
days and Will then go 10 his home In
Indianapolis.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
Noise at the Jail.

Persons living in the vicinity of the
Jail are complaining of the noise which
is made by the inmates of that institu-
ton after nightfall. Sheriff Meredith
says that he has no remedy for this
complaint and suggests that the COM
missioners build 4 new Jail on the
western part of the court house
grounds
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
To Repair County Jail.

1t is very likely that the county COM
missioners at their next meeting will
advertise for bids for the repair of the
roof of the county Jail, which is leak
ing badly Owing to the unsanitary
condition of the building, number of
prisoners are on the sick list.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20
Rehearsal is Postponed.

Owing TO the fact that there will be
skating in the Coliseum. the regular
meeting OF the May Festival chorus.
has been postponed from Wednesday
until Thursday evening
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-20

Continued on Page Two.l
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
BARTONVILLE.

Melvin Richmond of Lowell visited
his brother, Fred Richmond, last
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Ruby Douglas is working for
Mrs. Dickens at Smyrna.
Quite number from here attended
the ice cream social at Smyrna last
Thursday night.
Mrs. Mary Thompson of Otisco is
visiting at Newton Douglas.
Miss Lucy Kohn is working in the
telephone office at Belding.
Miss Lucie Richmond spent last
Thursday night at j. f. Taylor's in
Eureka, as the guest of her cousin,
Winnie Virgins.
Joe Warner and family of Disco
were Sunday visitors at Clyde Days.
Geo. Kohn and wife of Orleans
spent Sunday at Peter Kohn's.
FL. Richmond and family visited
at f. l.. Moons Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
SOUTH ORR Fans

Mrs. Ferry VanGiesen attended the
Y. b. A. hospital nurses graduating
exercises held at Grand X a pi d :
Wednesday evening, Myrtle Lyle be-
ing one of the seventeen graduates.
John VanGiesen has sold his fine
iron gray team to Buffalo parties.
Mrs. John Meade was in Beldng
Thursday.
About thirty farmers turned out TO
the bee, held at Higbee cemetery Fri
day. and great improvement was
made.
Exercises will be given at the clos
ing of school in Blanchard district
June 20.
Mrs. Willis Brooks and Robert Hill
spent the past week with relatives in
Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Sam Pitt and Ada Kelley spent
Thursday at Harry Hubbell's
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Haight and little
Helen were over Sunday guests a,
Sam Pitts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Beautiful Eastern Things.

The Chinese know a lot. They know
how to make the tea, and, above ell,
how to keep ii hot without rcsorting
to setting the not on the stove aid
poisoning the dlinkor ulLh tan And
they have given the occidantal9 the
tea cosey, that hoodiike cover the Eng.
lish particularly affect, ard padded
baskets into which the steaming tea
pot is dropped While undergoing re.
moval from fire to table. Some Of the
baskets for holding precious teacups
are like boxes intended for jewels,
and should the American with a per-
versity peculiar TO her Sc desire, these
lovely woven willow antiques with
brocaded nring,; might serve TO hold
her fancy work and the ever-prcsent
piece of summer embroidery Both
Chinese and japanese understand the
art Of enhancing the rarely of por-
celain by placing it in padded cell"
as it were. Hence the beauty Of these
baskets.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
GRATTAN GRANGE.

Grattan Grange met in regular
session Thursday evening May %,
with nearly one hundred answering
roll call. A lengthy business session
was conducted, during which a class
Of sixteen was given the first degree
This work, including drill and floor
work, was rendered by the Grange
degree team.
After a short recess tie worthy
lecturer conducted a catechism OF
forestry, interpreted withmusic.
At our next meeting the second and
third degrees will be given and the
following program rendered:
Song, choir; Roll Call, bible quota
tions; Does it pay busy farmer to
make and tend a garden, c. NJ
Slayton; recitation, Ethel Written;
paper, Mrs. Nash; whats your most
difficult farm problem?" Mr.. Reeves,
Will Hall and Bert Lessi,er: recita-
ton. Artie Werner; song, Frank
Belding; What variety Of meats car
profitably be used on the farm table?'
Mrs. John Emmons; song, lIollie God
frey and Gertrude Tuttle:discussion
fOur county farm-does itsufIicientl,
provide for the wants of Ia inmates?'
Mr.. Nash and Mr. Werner: reading
Mrs. Brown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
EUREKA -FAIRPLAINS

Willie Haddix is having the mumps.
There was no Sabbath school at
the Blystone school house last Sab
bath on account of quarterly meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bay Emory visited at
w. ID. MERGERS Friday.
Mrs. Leo Dunlap was called home
last week TO assist her sister with the
household duties while her mother,
Mrs. Haddix, was sick.
Fred DAWN and wife, who has been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ID. Mercer, for a few days, left
Thursday for Saginaw and Port HUI
ron, where they will visit relatives
before returning to their home in
Detroit.
The social held at A. A. jerks last
week was a success in every way and
netted the Aid society $ll IA.
On account of the cold weather
there is but little corn planted in this
vicinity.
Mr.. Charlie, the mail carrier on
route 4, is giving his team of horses,
which has been on the route three
years, a rest and drives fine livery
rig.
Mrs. Switzerland and daughters of
Orleans visited relatives here Mon
day.
Mr.. II. Potter has succeeded in GET
ting a saw mill and will be ready TO
do business soon.
Friends entertained last Sunday
we're Mrs. Loring and Miss Nitiin at
A. A. jerks, Rev. Shelly of Ionia at
w. ID. MERGERS, Elder Bowman OF AL
ma at Nj. Bidwell's, Mrs. Peabody and
Mrs. Bennett at Vim. Murrav's, Mr.
and Mrs. Drill at Will Richardson's
MIR. and Mrs. Trobridge and daughter
at Mont Blystones.
Quarterly meeting at the Blystone
was we'll attended and an excellent
sermon was delivered by Presiding
Elder Bowman.
The snow storm Monday morning
reminded us of our winter clothing.
The school picnic held at Baldwin,
lake last Friday was well attended in
spite of the cold weather.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
ALTON MOS ELEY

Warmer weather and rains will do
a lot of good if not too much rain.
Your correspondent has been away
from home seven or eight miles for
the pastsweek and consequently have
few items from Alton, and he don't
want TO steal the thunder from the
Oakfeld and CORTLAND correspond
ents.
Otis White sent two eight-months
old Poland China pigs to his sons on
Saturday last for their family use.
Mike McArdrews has built 100 rods
of wire fence and built wire gates a.
we'll.
Monday, May 9th, was cold, snowy
and windy following the Sunday rain.
If cold, wet May brings wheat and
hay it will have to get to grinding
pretty soon if 1t brings the wheat out
of the ground.
Michael Verlin put up some fine
wire gates Monday.
The farmers in general have built
a larger amount of wire fence this
spring than usual, and are cleaning
up the road side in fine shape
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grist of Nesusy items Reported by
Oar Special Correspondents.
sUNNYsIDE FARM.

Yes, frost last night and the IDEA
Is that string beans will be later. II
is lovely weather for the curculio;
they can't navigate their craft, you
know.
Beautiful swing chairs adorn the
yard of Charles Wright.
Mrs. II. Warner contemplates a
trip to Grand Rapics this week for an
operation at the U. b. A
A. J. Skellenger expects to finish
his work in Greenville this week.
r. S. Skellenger is very busy in the
city of the dead preparing for Decor
alton.
John Mehney has purchased a house
on Broas street and is nicely settled
at home.
gayle Mehney has been seriously
i'll but is improving.
Ernest Benton has purchased the
strawberrys on G Russel's farm, and
we hope the frost will not get there
first.
Ernest Shawley now owns an incu-
bator and so duck eggs will soon be
sprouting.
The weather man came along and
dropped large spell o. it, but we
feel that we would prefer to select
our own.
Mrs. John Mehney's twentieth birth
day occurs next Sunday and she ex-
poets TO visit her mother.
II. Skellenger has enclosd his porch
with screen. 1t is some disappoint-
ment to mosquitoes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Pale, Weak,
AnacmiC Girls.

a NAEMIA or bloodlessness is In
"a dicated by paleness of the lips,
the gums and eyelids. and is most ire
ouently found in girls and young
women.
other symptoms are deficient appe-
tite. impaired digestion, irritable tenn
per. shortness of breath, dizziness
fainting, headache. easily fatigued, de-
preston and dependency.
The blood is lacking in the lie eus-
tanning power which is necessary TO the
proper working of the bodily organs
and can only be restored by the use
Of such a blood-forming preparation as
DIR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills.
On account of the way In wnicn Dr'
A. w. Chase's Mere Pills enrich the
blood and build up the system, they are
beyond doubt the most effective treat
ment for anaemia and similar wasting
disease that was ever compounded. NOTE
your increase in weight while using IL.
DIR. A. w Chase's Nerve Pills. % cents
n box. at all dealers, or DR.. A. w. chase
Medicine Co. Buffalo. NY. Portrait and
signature of DIR. A. w. Chase, the IA
NOUS receipt book author, on every pox
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
GRATTAN.

Very few farmers have finished
corn planting.
Messrs. Clayton b achand ]. White
have returned from trip to Grand
Rapids.
All kinds of weather since Sunday
morning, and a heavy frost May %.
Regular communication of Grattan
f. & AN. lodge was held May %,
with work in the first degree.
]. A. Lessiter sold three loads of
Young cattle to Forest Fish last week
and w. j. Lessiter also delivered four
head to Mr.. Fish at Belding Monday
DR.. G. Nj. Spencer and George Whit.
ten are making Improvements in
their homes by putting in large glass
windows, painting and papering, also
the latter is having the sitting room
ne WY plastered.
The latest report from Samue
Brooks is that he was Bile to sit III
in bed He has been very low, ever
unconscious for several days at
time, and the change is pleasing
one.
Rockford chapter O. + S. will b
guests of Venus chapter of Grattal
June ]. A six O'Clock supper will b
served before opening, after which
varied program will be carried out
and ice cream and cake will finish tn
women's work.
1t is hoped that Decoration day wi
be warm and pleasant for the wor
planned at Ashley, as well as othe
cemeteries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
My Best Friend.

Alexander Benton, who lives on
Rural Route l, Fort Edward, N. Y.
says: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is
my best earthly friend. 1t cured me
of asthma six years ago. 1t has also
performed a wonderful cure of incip-
ent consumption for my sons wife.
The first bottle ended the terrible
cough. and this accomplished, the 9th
er symptoms left one by one, until she
was perfectly well. DIR. Kings New
Discovery's power over coughs and
colds is simply marvellous No other
remedo has ever equalled it. Fully
guaranteed by Connell Bros, Drug
gists. soc and Sl.00. Trial bottles
free.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
ORLEANS-OTISCO

Harry Lyle and wife spent couple
of DAYS last week in Grand Rapids
and attended the commencement ex-
ercises of the u. b. A. hospital train
ing school; his sister, Myrtle Lyle be-
ing one of the graduates.
Mrs. Electa Towne is spending the
week at her son Richards.
The w. G.. T. u. of Orleans meet
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. George Woodbridge.
Raymond Noddins. who has be en-
sick with the humps, is better.
Mrs. John Clark spent Sunday with
her daughter, Mrs John Vanderbrock
at her home in Vergennes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
HawIey Knew How.

Senator Joseph r. Hawley of Con-
uecticut was never known to miss
springing a joke, even if ii happened
to hit friend, and to sometimes hit
hard. One year Elizabeth Beecher
Hooker was up for president of a we'll
known Hartford society over which
there was much local discussion. A
lady friend meeting the senator on
Asylum avenue one morning, she ask
ed the genial statesman how he
thought Mrs. Hooker would run.
Very much like a duck, suppose, '
said Hawley, but | hope, madam, III
not have to see her"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
wonderful Eczema Cure.

"Our little boy had eczema for five
years." writes N. A Adams, Ienriet-
ia, Pa. 1.-TWO of our home doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs being
affected. We then employed Other
doctors but no benefit resulted. BY
chance we read about Electric Bitters:
bought a bottle and soon noticed inn
provement. We continued this medi
cine until several bottles were used.
when our boy was completely cured "
Best of all blood medicines and body
building tonics. Guaranteed at Con-
nell Bros. Drug Store. soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

IL Is with sorrow that we learn OF
the death of our sister correspondent,
Mrs Robert Sparks of Avon. We
shall miss her pleasant items as well
as her genial countenance III our re-
unions. Her loved ones have our SYM
pathies and we hope that we may all
meet her again around the throne of
God.
The Moseley Cleaners will have a
dance at their hail Friday evening.
June 7th. All are cordially invited
to attend.
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Condor, and son
George, were Saranac visitors severa!
days the past week.
William Bovee was working at Fall
lasburg all last week.
Erwin Wade was Belding visitor,
Monday.
DR.. Spencer of Grattan was here
recently.
Foxes carried off and killed all of
Fl. ID Weeks tame rabbits and a
Guinea rooster the past week.
A number from here expect to visit
Lansing Friday.
Hazel Condor is assisting her aunt,
Mrs. VIM. Condor for the present.
Dell Condor lost valuable colt the
past week from distemper.
Captain Hyatt held divine services
here Sunday morning.
Erwin Wade has recovered from his
recent illness and is working at the
saw mill on Pat Hoolihan's.
Mrs. Lam berton of Bedding is as
sisting at John Andrews.
G. X. Porter is now living on the
old Hendrick farm.
A bad storm Sunday evening pre-
vented people from attending divine
services here.
Helena White is home from Lowell
this week.
There are foxes dens on John An
drew s. and j. ID. Frost's farms.
Mrs. G. II. Porter has been sick and
under the doctors care the past two
| weeks.
Sam Farnee has been at work on
MS new barn. He has taken dow n
the one on VIM. Browns farm.
Jay Frost has been having his house
painted, which improves the looks
of it.
Ed Ring is keeping house alone.
Kittie Reusser is working for Mrs.
Sam Farnee.
The Waters school closed last week
with a fine program and luncheon
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
No Room.

An Irishman was recently travelling
in a train. accompanied by minister,
when two very stout ladies entered
the compartment. They placed them
selves one on each side of Pat, who
was. of course, much crushed. The
minister, on seeing him SO placed,
said: Are you sure you are comfort
able. PATTI To this question Pat
luickly replied: Sure, your honor, |
haven't much room to grumble. It'd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
FAIR EXCHANGE
~ New Back for AN Old One-IIow IL
Is Done In Belding

The back aches at times with a
dull, indescIibable feeling, max ny
you weary and restless: piercing pains
shoot across the regions OF the kid
neys. and again the loins are SO lame
10 stoop is agony. No use TO rub or
apply a plaster to the oack In this
condition. You cannot reach the
cause. Exchange the bad back for a
new and stronger one. Follow the
example of this Bedding citizen:
Mrs. Charles Honson, living on AL
deruan street, Bedding. Mich says:
sOle year ago Mr.. Honson was In a
terrible condition withkldney trouble.
His back achcd badly and there were
severe pains over the kidney regions
1t was hard for him TO bend. stoop or
lift and when he caught cold II set
tied in his kidneys. Seeing Doan's
Kidney Pills SO largely advertised and
hearing them so highly spoken of by
repul bile citizens of Belding, he pro-
cured a box at the Cornell Brothers
drug store We were surprised at
their quick and efficient work for
when he had finished this one box the
trouble had entirely left him, and we
both feel very grateful to Doan's
Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
AndreNy b. spinney. ine only Ilr. .,pin

NnareVy Il. Sptnney. tue only pr. spin
neI. In The state formerly Of Detroit i Gow
located al Bedding Mich, ard owns the Be-
ding Sanitarium and retreat he has nad
AZ wears of experience in the stuGy and
nrartice Of medicine He gives special At
tention to throat aud lung diseases. caring
consumption where others faih he also
cnr,,s an forms of nervous diseases, epilepsy
II Vitus dance. paralysis and all forms OF
nervous prostration. nc ncve- fails 10 cure
niles There is nothing known that ne does
ppnt ,,sc for private diseases OF botn sexes.
Nv hts own special methods he cures wneu
afhers fail Write out your SYMPTOMS, en-
closing stamp for reply. or consult MIN az MS
Sanitarlum. Consultation lEtS'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Product Of British Miiic.
British mills turn out daily moro
nan 10. 900 miles Of cotton cloth.
Notice 10 our Customer.

We are pleased 10 announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not effec ed
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or otner
harmful drugs. and we recommend II
as "A safe remedv for children and
adults. Wortley & French
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
A Narrow Escape.

G. w Floyd, a merchant, of PUNK,
Mo hada narrow escape four years
thumb, He says: "rhe doctor wanted
to amputate IL but | would. not con-
sent. | bought a box of Bucklen' :
Arnica Salve and that cured the dan
dangerous wound" 25c at Connell
Bros. Druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. It's mild
action and pleasant taste makes il
prefera bic to violent purgatives, such
as pills, tablets, etc. Ges the booklet
and sample of Orino at Wortley &
French's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Don't Pay Aiimony

to be divorced from your appendix
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels regular with DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Their action
is so gentle that the appendix never
has cause to make the least COM
plant. Guaranteed by Connell Bros.
Druggists. 25c. Try them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

"Conceding," said the professor, al
though 1t isn't proved, that a soul
weighs half an ounce, az tested by
pair of material scales. how much do
you suppose your body would weigh
on a pair of soul scales? Half
grain?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Truth frnnn IIncle Ehen

Don't imagine, son. remarked
Uncle Eben, dat you shows yoh
smartness by bein' deceitful One of
de hardest things in de world is to
tell muffin but de exact truth an still
be good company"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

Artists have no trouble in securing
models. The famous beauties have
discarded corsets and have become
models in face aud form since taking
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 30
cents, Tea or Tablets. Council Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
I'm Ideal Laxative.

Physics and Cathsrtics which purge, unload tie
and weaken the digestive and es,pulsive orelzs,
Laxative Iron.ox Tablets are as oiflerant IN
effect as truth is from faisencod. Ihey noa-lsl
and vigor 10 do the work nature intended, thus
effectiDg permanent cure hy perfectly sote, ana
natural means, The best laxative for children.
Chocolate coated tablets, easy 10 taae, ne ~ grpe
or narseate. 100. 25c and SLIGO ct ali drug stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
HOW's YOUR KIDNEYS?

Have you tried DIR. w. DERBY's
PURE KIDNEY PILLS to find out?
If not give them a trial. They are
absolutely pure, contain no opiates
and are guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drugs Act of June 80,
1906. No 1898.
90 pills, 10 days treatment, 25
cents. Your druggist sells them,
or sent by mail prepaid on receipt
of price. Derby Medicine Com
pany, Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
Your druggist, W. l. BENEDICT, sells
them with positive guarantee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
Easy for Counterfeiters.

With silver at 60 cents an ounce,
coLaterfeiter can. it is said, make five
quarters from every ounce-quarters
that ring true and have every appear.
ance of the real thing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is dut
to the disease being so insiduous that
1t gets gooo hold on the system be-
fore it is recognized. Foleys Kidne,
Cure will prevent the development of
fatal disease if taken in time. Wort
icy & French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

It's too bad to see people who go
from day 10 day suffering from physi-
cal weakness when HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea wonld make them we'll
The greatest tonic known. 30 cents,
Tea or Tablets. Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

OF all the fruits there are in the land,
That grow on bush or tree,
/ would give up the choicest ones
For HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30

III you do not have one natural. easy movement OF
the bowels each day. you are unconscionsly expos
ing your system 10 colds and rheumatism. Laxa-
tive Iron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen the
bowels, SO that they do the work nature intended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-30
New Works Humanitarianism.

New York city has more asylums,
homes, hospitals and organizations for
the relief of human suffering than any
other city in the world.