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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-28

TO AIUWlV, oOUIII TIIBHIdIIuS HH 9oUU TIT vestment; another, $1200 Brick build ing, $S0OO to S12,0O0. close in. A six or eight-room house for rent, south An eight or fourteen room house, north; also cottage. If so phone Bell 497 Peo ple's 6l9. McCarty, Reese Realty Co.,, 2ll5 3rd avenue.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
BOWS TO CUPID

Mis-. Addie Warren, n Well Known
Be ding ady. Married "Wednesday.
That sharp and determined archer, Gu
pid. has cast another dart into the heart
Of one more of Belongs well known
young ladies', and the merry ring Of the
wedding bells announces to the world how
true the arrow went.
Yesterday. January 9th, in the presence
OF few intimate friends Of the contract
ing parties, the words were spoken that
joined together. for better or worse, Miss
Addie Warren, formerly the stenographer
or the Balou Basket works and well
known here, and Mr. Frank Daniels Of
near Lowell. The happy couple passed
through Beldng last evening on their way
to Chicago for brief wedding trip, after
which they will be at home to their friends
at the pleasant farm home of Mr.. Daniels
near Lowell. The fIiends of both will join
the Banner in wishing them long and
happy life together
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
BOUGHT A PARSONAGE

Bapti Denominati, II secure Sheldon
Properly for Their Pastors.
For some time the Baptist people have
been keeping lookout for a house and
lot that would make convenient and
comfortable parsonage. Recently the de-
sired end sought for materialzed and last
week the church bought the w, c. Shell
don property on the corner of Congress
and Harrison streets.
1t was formerly owned by the late Geo.
N. Crippen and since it came into the
hands OF Mr.. Sheldon many Improvements
mad been made making it very desirable
and valuable piece Of property and just
what the church needed The considera-
ton in the transfer is $4,000. Mr.. Shell
don will retain possession until next
month"; when it is expected that Dwight
Sheldon and family will move to lonia.
The Sheldon real estate and insurance
office will continue to do business in this
city as w. c. Sheldon expects to remain
here for some time yet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
STOUT SOLD OUT
The Home of the "Derby. IL now
owned by Ed Carpenter.

The Home of The s'Derby. IL now
owned by Ed Carpenter.
Last week the cigar factory of Charles
II Stout. that has gained such record
in this vicinity as the producer OF the fam
Gus Derby cigar, changed hands Mr.. Stout
disposing OF his stock and good will to I'D
Carpenter, who has recently moved here
from his farm.
Mr. Stout has interests in California
that demand his attention and expects to
leave with his family for that state in the
near future. He does not yet know whether
he will remain in the west permanently
or not.
Mr.. Carpenter assumes control OF the
business with determination to keep the
Derby up to its present standard and if
possible to make it even better than it has
been under Mr.. Stout's manufacture. He
already has good sized force at work
and they are turning out cigars as rapidly
as good hand made cigars can be turned
out The Banner extends congratulations
to the new proprietor and bespeaks for
him a continuance of che fine patronage
extended to Mr.. Stout
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
NEW FACTORY
IS GROWING
The MasOns now Have I irst Story
Completed.
New Home of The Demorest Cement
Mixers ana Lyons Engine Works
is Being Pushed Rapidly.

Messrs Wright, Prall & Huntley are
pushing the work OF construction Of the
new factory of the Ballou Mfg. company
as rapidly as their force Of men can pust
it. The building has passed the first story
and the work on the second story is being
rushed as rapidly as the present cold snap
will permit.
The work Of raising the bonus for the
construction of the new building which
was left to committee of our enterpris-
ing citizens has been pushed along and the
money for the work has nearly all been
paid in.
This factory when completed and
equipped will form another important fac
tor in our manufacturing interests and'wll
soon help to make Belding one of the best
known tie cities on the globe. The Ban
ner congratulates the energy and push
shown by our business men in doing what
lay in their power to secure this factory
for our city and feels confident that they
will never have cause to regret the aid
they have given to keep it within our bor-
dere
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
tockhoIders' Meeting.

At the annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers of the Belding Savings bank held ID
the parlors Of the bank on Tuesday after
noon at two o'clock. the following direct
ors were elected for the ensuing year: n.
j. Leonard. A. NJ Beding, M. M. Belding
jr., w P. Hetherington, E. E. Chapple, o
F. Webster and r. M. Wilson.
The board Of directors then elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President, II j. Leonard; vice president,
A. NJ BeldinR; cashier, W S Lambertson
The past year has been one Of the most
successful in the history OF the bank and
the new year starts out with every indi-
cation Of an even more prosperous year
than the past. A six per cent dividend
was declared and paid and handsome
sum was also added to the undivided
profits
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
WILLIAM ALDEN
STRICTLY IN IT
Grand Rapids Congressman Way
i'm The Lead.
Had Votes at end of Fifth Ballot
Last Night-A Hal was called Just
in Time To stop His isNomination.

Mover in the history Of Senatorial con-
tests has there been such display of en-
thusiasm and feeling as marked the first
efforts of the Republicans to nominate a
candidate for United States Senator from
Michigan. Pandemonum ruled and cheer
after cheer rent the air of the the Capitol
building until the majestic dome fairly
trsmbled and the myriads Of electrc lights
fckerd like talIow candle in Kansas
cyclone.
Every nominating and seconding speech
was cheered to the echo, the ilver-tongued
orator Senator Andrew Fyfe of Grand
Rapids presenting the name of William
Alden Smith This nomination was
eloquently seconded by Senator Fred c
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Auction sale.

N. P. Werner will sell at public auction
on the Nicholas Werner farm four and one
half miles southeast of Belding on Friday
Jan. | 8. oz at one o'clock, sharp, the fol-
lowing described property: One half of
two stacks Of straw. hay stack, quanti-
ty Of hay in barn, cook stove, heating
stove, 3 bedsteads, | extension table, 2
leaf tables, bureau, stove zinc, eight
day clock, looking glasses. ! couch, |
wire bed springs, lounge, cane seat
chairs, 2 rocking chairs and large guam
tity OF other household furniture too nu-
merous to mention. Terms. sums Of $500
and under cash, over $500, six morths
time on bankable notes at 6 per cent. Ed
Whitford will be the auctioneer, N. P.
Warner executor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
STILL INVENTING
NJ. j. Demorest Works out Another
Idea In Cement Mixers.

NJ. j. Demorest Works out Another
Idea In Cement Mixers.
Milan j. Demorest, who hit upon the plan
Of a cement mixer which has developed
into the best ever invented aud manufac-
tured, has recently allowed his thoughts
to run in the direction of the practicability
Of enclosing houses already built with q
veneer of cement and believes he has now
solved the problem.
With his invention he can take an old
house with clapboards and siding cracked
and weatherbeaten and veneer it with con-
crete an inch thick or any thickness de-
sired, and give it the appearance of a
pretty stone house in shorter time than
It could be repaired and painted alta much
less expense.
The concrete veneer would keep out
the cold winter blasts and the house
would need no painting every three or
four years to keep it looking well.
Mr. Demorest had a section of siding
taken from an old house he experimental
with on exhibition this week and it was as
solid as as the rock of Gibralter.
He left Tuesday for Chicogo where the
National associ .ton of cement users are
in session this week and took his invention
and sample along to show it up. He has
applied for patent. Edison is the wizard
Of electricity but Demorest is the wizard
of cement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
wetmore and Representatives Clyde Watt

Wetmore and Representatives Clyde Watt
and Colin Campbell.
In the first ballot the vote for the vari-
Gus candidates was as follows: William
Alden Smith 85. G. E. Townsend %; W.
c. Mcmillan %; A. Hill %; Sam Smith
g. Chas. Smith Is, E, L. Hamilton l
All the way through the entire voting
William Alden stood in the lead and each
succeeding ballot found him few votes
nearer the coveted place Starting with
thirty-fve votes, nine more than his near
est competor, he forged steadily ahead
until at the close Of the fifth ballot he had
forty-three votes to his credit This was
too much for the opponents Of Smith and
a halt was called and an adjournment
taken until tonight. What the day will
bring forth is merely a conjsctue but ev-
erything at this time points to the self
made man from Kent. the one time news
boy of the not far distant past
The sudden halt at the close of the fifth
ballot was good indication that the any
thing-to beat Smith rule was well in evl-
dence but the opinion seems to maintain
that he will either be elected or a dead
lock ensue that NAV require weeks to
break it, Sixty-four votes are necessary
for a choice.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
A Fine supper.

There will be hot supper Piven by the
ladies Of Holy Trinity Mission in the store
next to Fredman's on Saturday. Jan. l2.
Menu: Hot roast pork. brown gravy,
mashed potatoes, cabbage salad. sand
wiches, apple sauce, doughnuts, coffee
price Is cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Advertised Letters.

The following is Che list Of letters re-
naming uncaled for in the Belding post
office January z. 1907.
Jas. Bennett, Miss Emma Brenner, Miss
Barbara Daggett, Charlie Gustafson, Mr.
Harrison Hastings, Mrs. Neland Merrie
Miss Charlene Skinner, E. j. Sanders, Mr.
Fred Sargent, Mr.. @. H. Thompson, Mis-:
Miss Maggie Vanhoose.
D. E. Wilson, p. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Annual Meeting of Farmers Club.

Annual Meeting of Farmers club.
The annual meeting of the East Otsco
Farmtrs' club was held at the home Of
the president Mr.. Clyde Cooper. A fine
chicken pie dinner was served by the
ladies Of the club In the afternoon the
meeting was called to order. The pro-
gram was postponed until the next meet
ing with the exception Of song by Nettie
Snow and recitation by Zava Snow,
both are former members Of the club now
residing in Ronald The following officers
we're elected for the year:
Presdent-Jo Strain
Vice president-W Wilson
Rec Sec Ida hummer
Cor Margaret Kohn
Treasurer-S. D. Chckering
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Cooper, who we're
sent to Lansing as delegates to the State
Farmers Club meeting, gave very in
teresting account Of the meeting.
The next meeting Of the club will be
held Friday. Feb |. at the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs M L. Howe. The topic for
discussion is The American Society Of
Equity" to be led by John Strain.
A character party will be given by
the members Of the club Tuesday eve
ming. Jan. 29, at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Cooper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Joint Installation.

Court Watchfu and companion court
Stewart, Independent order Of Foresters,
will hold joint installation Of officers at
their hall over Benedict's drug store on
Wednesday evening, January 9th and all
Foresters and their families are invited to
be present.
There will be picnic supper and each
Forester is requested to bring something
toward the same. A royal good time is
expected and no member can afford to
miss it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
The Senatorial Contest.
BY FREDERICK ANDREWS BUSH.

There's in dear old Lansing which politicians turn,
Some Of whom have money which they delight to burn;
And very story that from Pennington
Declares that in this contest the thing has been DONE
The canddats many but the victory sad to
Can only fall those whose turned that
And among the politicians question makes them glum
As to who among the candidates will off the plum
Mcmillan says he wants it, and he wants it very bad
For he follow footsteps trodden by his dad
And of he's the backing Of lot of folks Wayne
But perhaps dear Williams ongings all Of them be van
And there's Charley Townsend from Jackson they
Would leave his seat congress, for the senate day.
But when the fight over, perhaps twill be his lot
To return again where he'll be forgot
Arthur Hill OF Saginaw who has the pacein
And hoping that the toga may fall upon him too
But his hopes gmmer by developments Of late
Which have gloomy darkness all the whole state
For governor supcons which do sound good
OF barrel deal between him and Commissioner Tip Atwood
Of Arthur indignant, well as all his friends,
Who claim that surely will have to make amends.
And than there's William Alden whose last good is Smith,
Would like to don the oga, and the same forthwith
And of all the noble candidates better you find,
Than honest William Alden, generous and so kind
And cannot help the wishing, pen these urd lines,
That may the fellow toward whom the honor shines
And Michigan my Michigan. will find in him friend
Who will watch her every interest until his shall end
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10

The people of Belding will have an
opportunity next week to enjoy pleasant
trip to California with plenty of oppor-
tunity to take in every thing of interest
along the way and the cost Of the entire
trip, including stop overs will be only S
cents to adults and children o cents.
D. A Lane of Grand Haven has secured
the opera house for Thursday. Friday and
Saturday nights, January s. l6 and z
and will give his wonderful illustrated
lecture, From Michigan to California, and
will act as conductor on the trip. Be-
sides the illustrated lecture he shows a
series Of moving pictures on one Of the
finest machines to be found in the country.
You can't afford to miss this interesting
trip
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to express our sicere thanks
or the kindly deeds, the music ard the
beautiful floral offerings at the sickness
and burial Of our dear one. Mrs. Frances
Clemons. Alonzo Clemons,
Mrs Laura Clemons
and Family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
January american Boy.

The January American Boy is, in the
language OF the boys, a hummer. It's
most conspicuous features are its serials
by Stratemeyer, Shute, Tomlinson, Alger
and Sprague, and its four new depart
ments, namely, Chats with big Americans
for Young Americans, How to Become
Strong, Practical Furniture Making for
Boys, and Keeping tab on the World for
Wideawake American Boys. There are
six short stories, about dozen leading
articles, any number of humorous skts
and the usual departments relating to boy
life, including photography, mechanics.
electricity stamps, coins and curlos, puz-
zles etc In the biographical department,
Henry Clay is given the place Of honor
this month. 1t has a striking two-color
cover, skating scene. and in addition, rs
Illustrations. Altogether, it is one Of the
best numbers Of the American Boy ever
issued. One dollar year. The Sprague
Publishing company, Detroit, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
! Peoples savings Bank AnnuaI. EN

At the annual meeting Of the Peoples
Savings bank in the report of Cashier M
A. Reed and the records show large
and prosperng business since the annual
meeting of one year ago, in fact it was the
largest in volume since the organization
Of the bank. As in former years divi-
dend of six per cent was declared and the
stockholders are receiving checks for the
amount.
The following board Of directors we're
elected: E. R. Spencer, Frank r. Chase,
M, A. Reed, B. F Hall. Geo II. Hop
pough, Frank L. Moon, w. H. Locke,
Chas. Eddy, L. L. Holmes, L. c. Fales
and n. L. Page.
The officers are: E. R. Spencer presi-
dent; Frank R. Chase, vice president; M.
A. Reed, cashier; w. L. Cusser, assistant
cashier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
A Nj u s + M E N L s
Human Hearts.

With all the hue and cry about immor-
atty Of the stage. certain plays of the type
Of the Old Homestead, Sh>re Acres, HUI
man Hearts, ETC., continue % grow in pop
larlty. Instead of receivit : adverse crit-
cisms from the pulpit, the management OF
Humhn Hearts continually receive letters
from leading clergymen throughout the
country, praising it for its heart interest
and the beautiful moral story it tells
making an evening well speft for all who
see it. ,sztfy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-01-10
Io~1 LodRN -Ln-
"f.OMRfI hearts,

truly illustrated in fiction than in Human
Hearts. No dramatic author has ever
given to the stage more idyllic charac-
ter than Tom Logan, big, whole soued
son Of the soil, one of natures own noble
men. who has fallen into the snare of a
city adventures and is only saved from
ruin and destruction through the prayers
Of loving mother, little child, and the
love Of pure, innocent girl, the sweet
heart of his boyhood days.
Human Hearts will be the attraction at
6elding opera house one night only, Jan.
l6. Wednesday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-03
Water Dangers on the Fourth

Tomorrow's dangers are not all confined
to the possibilities of fire. The water holds
many perils for those who venture forth
upon pleasure bent and seek the surface
OF the waves in boats large and small. The
tendency on such occasions is to go into
strange places and at times to overload the
craft. There is good deal of skylarkng
as well, and the rules of caution are for
gotten. The boat-rocker is largely in evil
dence, and many accidents have been.
caused by him. The reckless canoeist or
sailor will take desperate chances blithely
and imperil other lives than his own 1t is
the part of prudence to choose carefully
the guide to whom the safety of the ex-
petition is to be intrusted, and to cast a
somewhat suspicious eye over the list of
guests One roisterer on the water may
preeipitate disaster costing many lives.
With ordinary care, however on the part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-03
The Children and the Fourth.

tomorrow the youngsters will celebrate
Independence day with noise and fire and
smoke. Many of them will be hurt in
the process if great care is not exercised
by parents in the supervision of their fun.
The child that Is left to it's own devices
and allowed to choose it's own fireworks and
to explode them at will is certain to run a
greater risk of injury than the one that
is supervised and guided and safeguarded
by elder person. 1t is possible for boy
or girl to get great enjoyment out of the
day without endangering life or limb. Gel
ebratlng the day does not mean license to
take desperate risks.
1t is the urgent duty of all parents to
instill into the minds of their children
that there is no special pleasure in danger
and that the fun of Ine Fourth lies in max
ing noise. This somewhat barbarc doc
trine is subject to question. but 1t obtains
nevertheless among most youngsters and
many of their elders, and it must. be reck-
oned with as more or less established. The
problem is to prevent the noise-making
process from causing death or disfigure-
ment.
There are many aoise-makng devices that
are too dangerous for use by even an adult,
to say nothing of youngsters. Some of these
nave UceN pIOHlDiteu Wy idW anu
and are practically impossible of procure
ment. But others are te be had in unlim-
tied quantities that can be fired safely with
some degree of caution. The great need
of the time is to persuade the little folks
that there is risk of lost eyes, hands, feet
and life in playing With explosives, even
the minor forms.
Teach the children the danger of the
blown fuse, the short fuse and the fuse
that goes out Tell them that piece
of noise-making apparatus that does not
explode on first ignition is worthless and
should be thrown away. The greatest dam
ger of all lies in the reclaimed frecracker
or the apparently expired pin wheel or the
slow burning rocket.
The toy cannon should be eschewed rig
orously. 1t is desperately dangerous in any
circumstances. Perhaps the largest per-
centage of the accidents of the Fourth are
due to exploding cannons, or those that go
off, prematurely or tardily. Especially Is
the homemade cannon to be prohibited by
parents. The toy pistol, firing blank car
tridges ranks with the cannon Most of
the tetanus cases come from these de-
vices.
Taken altogether Independence day, re-
garded time of nolse-making is a day
to be approached by the parents with fear.
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were members Of the Paris peace commits
sion who sailed from home in q mood to
be shown"
The parleying at Paris, however. soon de-
veioped the real situation. We discovered
that we could not in honor retire from the
Islands. nor in a way to contribute to the
peace of the world. We had destroyed
Spain's slender hold, and had either to re-
tain our own hold, or turn the islands over
to the natives. The latter alternative
meant anarchy, and anarchy would mean
the interference of foreign powers in the
interest of order. By such course, then.
We should simply throw the archipelago as
a piece of raw meat into lions den to be
fought for.
Among the peace commissioners who took
different view of the question after look
ing at it from the Paris point of observa-
ton was George Gray of Delaware. He
left home opposed to annexation. He voted
for it in the end, and with all of the re-
sponsibilities carefully considered.
Judge Taft, who went to the islands at
the instance of President Mckinley to ad-
minister their affairs. doubted the wisdom
of the course we had pursued. and inclined
to the belief that we should retire as soon
as possible, and very soon. But in a short
time, after weighing the whole case from
frst-hand examination and the RESPONSE
bilities Of office he saw our duty in a new
light and has ever since supported the
policy of American occupation until the
Filipinos shall be thoroughly prepared for
self-government. And he believes that
period distant one.
Judge Gray is a democrat, prominently
mentioned for his party's nomination for
President, and Judge Taft is a republican,
prominently mentioned for his partys nom-
nation for President Both changed their
views about the taking over of the archi-
pelago, but not under land-grabbing nflu-
ences. The one man voted to assume re-
sponsibilities that could not be shirked
and the other favors meeting those re-
sponsibilities in manlike and accomplishing
fashion.
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A Midsummer Sensation.

First day-the American government will
send its battleships to the Pacific. This is
the reply to Japan's course respecting the
situation in San Francisco. If the little men
of Nippon think they bluff your Uncle
Samuel they are greatly mistaken. Let
them beware. The Pacific is not, and can
not be made. a Japanese lake.
Second day-the Japanese government is
happy to hear of the new naval plans Of the
American government. 1t does not consider
them a menace to itself at all. 1t has at no
time boasted that it would make the Pacific
Japanese lake.
Third day-there is no thought of form
ing a strong fleet of American battleships
for use in the Pacific. The published story
is a yarn, pure and simple.
Fourth day