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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
A FINE RECEPTION
Given by Mrs NJ. n. Reed I'm Honor OF
Miss Ambrose.


Miss Ambrose.
The residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
A. Reed, corner of Congress and Broas
streets, was the scene of one of tee finest
receptions ever held in this city. II was
given by Mrs. Reed in honor of Miss Vera
Ambrose whose eng agement to Bert
Gregg, brother of Mrs. Reed, was an
nounced during the course of the festivl-
ties.
The house decorations were pink and
white and no pains were spared in max
ing.the scene an attractive and lovely one.
There we're twenty-five guests present
including all the teachers OF our schools,
Miss Ambrose being one OF the popular
kindergarten instructors. Among the
amusements for the evening were guess
ing contests on the names OF popular
magazines and birds Mrs. Ellery and Mrs.
Wells being awarded first prizes and the
Misses Adams and Krepps the consola-
tons. Much merriment and pleasure
was given in reviewing romance book
containing pictures and scenes in lifes'
history, two lovers from youth to old age.
presented to the guest of honor by the
hostess which was original and unique in
design. A book Of recipes by the teachers
was aso presented TO her. The refresh
ment tables where the guests we're seated
looked fine in the extreme, the color
scheme pink and white being carried out
and nothing was lacking in the service.
The table at which Miss Ambrose satwas
under the chandelier from which depended
beautiful white bells and ribbons extend
ing TO the four corners of the table. In
three pieces Of the white cake served was
a gold ring, silver thimble and silver
coin, Miss Borner took the ring, Miss
Dixon the thimble and Miss Sprague the
coin. Each guest was given a lighted
candle and box of rose leaves the one
whose taper burned down first was frs
to be wed Miss Ambrose's faded away
remarkably quick. The announcement
was made by Mrs. Reed for the nuptials
on Aug 6 and then a shower of rose
leaves greeted her. At twelve o'clock al
repaired to the lawn where the brlde-to'
be tossed beautiful roses while the guests
made a scramble to get one.
Mesdames n. A. Connell and M. A
Chapman assisted Mrs. Reed in the re-
ception. The wedding will take place a
the home Of the bride in Vermontville
MI. Gregg is the POPULAR and genial chic
clerk ~ the postofflce and has large
circle Of friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
A Nj u s + Nj + N L s

The Motion Picture Co. Of Washington,
D. c., carries besides its immense stock
of films, several hundred pounds OF ma
terial for noise effects During the ex-
hibts, all noises which tits possible to
initiate are produced true to life. The
patter Of hoofs, the roar and shrek of the
trains. the clang Of the gong, the song OF
the birds, etc accompany and form part
Of the life.lke exhibitions.
Exhibits at Beldlng opera house June
"a. 25 and 90: prices 0 and 20 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
Must Weigh Mail

Postmaster D. E. Wilson has received
orders to weigh all mail in separate class.
This will greatly increase the work OF the
office. but it will settle the. question of
what class of mail is costing The govern
ment more than it produces Is revenues
The order will be in force from July !
to December 81. Each class of mail will
have to be weighed separately in the
following manner: Letters, postal cards,
second class matter mailed by publishers
to regular subscribers outside the county;
second-class matter mailed as samples
outside the county; second class matter
mailed by publishers within the county
newspapers, etc., mailed by other than
publishers at one cent for four ounces
third-class matter, circulars. etc; fourth
class matter, merchandise, flowers
Christmas presents, penalty matter, Off
cial mail, such as advices OF money orders
ETC., carried without postage; the equip
ment, sacks. pouches locks. etc.
According to the order it requires thai
a record be kept OF the weights OF The
outgoing mail and also Of the number o.
pieces in each class and sub-class. 4
record Of the revenue received shall alst
be kept.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
1T WAS INDEED
A fine One
Baptist Chiidren's Day Success
From Start tO Finish
Little Folks and Older Ones All ~ u
Their Parts Nicely-Most Excel
lent Program Rendered

Last Sunday morning was the time set
for the annual Children's day exercises OF
the Baptist church. and when the hour
for commencing had arrived the spacious
auditorium was packed with an apprecla-
tive audience, who had gathered to wit
ness the interesting program arranged for
the occasion.
The program consisted OF numerous
songs, rectatlons, dialogues and each and
every one. from the tiny four-year'old to
the class OF young ladies, did their res
pectiye parts with credit to themselves
and the teachers who had the matter IN
charge. The appropriate songs which
were rendered formed excellent numbers
between the numerous recitations. The
primary class sang a motion song IN
which the national colors figured eonsplc-
uously.
The program closed with touching
and instructive embematic piece entitled
Christ the Center" which was most ap-
propriately produced by the young ladies'
of the B. Y. P. u. In this piece each OF
the young ladies took part in the building
OF a wheel, around which all OF the grand
est and noblest things Of earth continue
to center. The hub was based on the
three graces, faith, hope and charity. and
the spokes were art, music, wealth, liter
ature, science, etc. The felly of the
wheel was composed of three sections,
civilization, education and evangellzaton.
When the wheel had been completed. an
other young lady appeared upon the scene
bringing the cross which was attached to
the hub and made the picture thus re-
vealed all important one in all true llfe
The'program, which was rich with good
things from start to finish, was under the
supervision Of the following committee
Miss Anna Feehan, Miss Tallman. Miss
Hopkins. Mrs Ed Pierce and Mrs. Max
field. 1t reflected great credit on them
all. A very liberal collection was taken
at the close OF the program, which Will be
used in the missionary cause.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
PLAY WAS A GOOD ONE
By the Class of 'O1-"At the Sign of
the Jack O'Lantern

the Jack O'Lantern
There was never larger nor a finer
audience gathered in the opera house than
greeted the class Of OF Wednesday even
ing. Standing room only was left and
many were turned away because OF no
seats. The large audience was delighted
with the play and each character was
brought out in way that even protes-
sionas might get many pointers in the
dramatic line. Not only was the playing
good but the costumes were excellent and
the young people knew their parts and
spoke them well.
The music Of the lonia orchestra, under
the dictatorship OF Eugene Smith, was
much enjoyed The following was the
cast Of characters:
Harlan Carr, a would-be author,
owner Of the Jack O'Lantern,
George Spencer
Dorothy Carr, his bride. Carrie Demorest
Jeremiah Bradford, attorney at law
in Judson Center, Melvin Wagner
Mrs. Saran Smithers housekeeper,
Bertha Rearick
Miss Elaine ST. Clair, an orphan,
Imogene Ireland
MIR. Richard Chester, college stu
dent George Alten burg
Mrs. Holmes, Aunt Rebecca's cousin,
Gladys Egglestor
Ebenezer Holmes, her son, aged ten
wears Dot Jenk.
Uncle Israel Skies, patent medicine
fiend Byron Moore
Mr.. Harold Vernon Perkins, a
Spring poet, Fred Stanto'
Mrs. Belinda Dodd, relict OF Benz.
Dodd and SIX others, flossie spice
Henry Blake, stage driver, Elmer Mas
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
NO ELECTRIC LINE
Men of Money VIII Not Loan I'm
Michigan

When it was given out in the winter
that the electric railway from Grand
Rapids to Ionia and thence to Owosso had
been financed, some one was evidently
lying.
Robert Graham OF Grand Rapids is a
stockholder in said company, and in speak
ing before the Grand Rapids city counci
in behalf of liberal policy in favor OF the
city electric railway said:
al am interested in the lonia nterurban
and we have the right Of way out through
East Grand Rapids and contract with
the Grand Rapids Railway company to
come into this city over its line to Reed
lake. want to tell you of the trouble
we have had in trying to finance our line
and | want to say that it is only right and
to the benefit of the city that you should
give capital fair show.
I'VE have been unable to finance our
road. We have had experts here who
have looked over our route and called II
the best survey for an interurban, with
one exception, Of any in the state. We
tried to get the Westinghouse company Of
New York to finance it, but the officials
Of that company told us that as long as
the railroad tax laws in this state were IT
the shape they were, they would keeF
out Of Michigan every dollar Of capita
they could. Lyons Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
JUNE WEDDINGS
Four of BeIding'. Young Men Take
Life ePartners This Week,

Four of BeIding's Young Men rake
Life Partners This Week
Elmer Essex, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Essex of this city, who has fine posi-
ton as one of the guards at the state
prison at Jackson, left Tuesday for Al
pena where he was joined yesterday in
the holy bonds Of matrlmony to Miss
Belle Mcdonald, young lady well known
here. having worked here for some time
past. After the ceremony the happy
couple took the boat to Detroit where
they will spend a week taking in the
sights after which they will be at home to
their friends at Jackson on and after the
25th. Their many friends extend best
wishes and congratulations.
Fred Derrick, employed in Factory b,
and Miss Blanche Cameron, one of Beld-
ing's well known young ladies, left Tues
day for a visit with friends and relatives
at Grand Rapids Yesterday, in the
presence of few immediate friends the
couple were united in marriage by the
brides sister. who is a regular ordained
minister Of the Spiritualist denomination.
The happy couple have host of friends
who will wish them much JOY in all the
many walks of life. The Banner joins
their friends in congratulations.
At the residence Of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Foss. Rev. j. w.
Sheehan, on Wednesday, June j 9, united
in the holy bonds Of wedlock Mr.. Vernon
HAYNES and Miss Iva Foss, both we'll and
favoraby known young people OF this
city. The ceremony was performed IN
the presence Of immediate relatives and
few invited guests. the house being hand
somely decorated with carnations. The
happy couple left for short honey moon
at St. Johns. after which they will be al
home to their many friends in this city.
At the residence of Mrs. Craven, or
Wednesday Of last week in the presence
Of their immediate friends and relatives
Rev. Sheehan spoke the words that joneC
together the hearts and hands of Myror
Link and Miss Lula Malone. both of th
city. The happy couple left Monday, be-
meath a generous shower Of rice, for
short visit with the groom's mother a
Muskegon. after which they will retur
and make their home here for the present
They have the best wishes of host
friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
Woodmen Memorial

The annual memorial exercises Of the
Modern Woodmen Of America will be
held in this city on Sunday morning at
1880 in Woodmen hall, Kew James
Baynton preaching the sermon.
For many years past tins progressive
order has adopted the beautiful custom
of going annually to the graves OF de-
parted brothers and following the custom
Of the @. A. r.
Rev. Mr.. Baynton is talented speaker
and it is hoped that there VIII be a goodly
attendance at this memorial service
Every Woodman is expected to be present
on this occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
Good OId-Fashioned Fourth of July
Cele bration.

Cele ebration.
Greenylle is to hold an old-fashioned
Fourth of July celebration. She began to
be patriotic on this great day nearly oo
wears ago and she knows how to make
the old eagle scream if any city does. al
though il has been z years since she has
done her duty along this llne
The day will open in a noisy manner
with l3l guns at sunrise. The street
narade will begin to form at $50, led by
the Stanton Marine band. There will be
in line the Greenville fire department,
twenty automobiles. horse display
Grange wagons. 100 mounted horse
cavalcade. uniformed divisions OF the
Knights Of Pythas, Modern Woodmen, X.
o. T. M. M.
The exercises at the Union school
grounds will be particularly instructive,
natriotic and interesting superb vocal
and Instrumental music impressive ex-
eroises and readings. The GRAFTON will
he delivered by the well known divine,
Rev Carl s. Patton Of Ann Arbor to be
followed by address by the state Grange
lecturer, Mrs. F. 3. Saunders
The exercises on the street will begr
AZ o.3O .. m. consisting OF concert by the
Stanton band, catching CREASED pig
climbinQ a CREASED pole, and a specially
secured acrobatic exhibition. In the even
inc there will be grand display OF fire
works. Two or three up-to-date vau-
dettes will be furnishing entertainment
all day along the streets.
A first and second premium is Offered
for the best and longest cavalcade o
mounted horses. A first and secon'
premium is also offered for the larges
and best farm 4-horse display wagon o
people from the country
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20
Notice to water Takers.

The hours for lawn sprinkling are from
8 to a. m. and to 8 p. m. standard
time. Sprinkling is positively prohibited
at any other time and any person known
to be using water out OF regular hours
will be cut off and required to pay
charge OF 81 90 in order to have same
turned on again. Ray K. Edwards,
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20

You are safe in buying a GAS RANCE
for while the price of other fuels is fast
becoming prohibitive the price of GAS will
never be higher than now. 2tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-06-20

Lords day. June %, 1880 a. m.' sub
ject, Disciples Of Christ or Christians
7:5o .. m, subject, Three Scenes IN
Drama Of Life
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13

seen I'm generation. His father,
Black Eagle, represents that section
of the brave and fearless but not
less beloved Indian. whose astuteness
and faithfulness was recognized and
rewarded by the United States Gdv-
ernment. Col. Fremont represents a
fine old type of active and war
Scared soldier. His daughter, Mary,
a womarly maiden, whose bravery
and love for truthfulness are char
acteristic af American women. Such
are a few OF the prominent characters
the autrrs has happily chosen as
represen ives. ,gether with ras-
cally Mo2'I IN. trfacherous lieuten-
ant. fag-lovi;,; negro and witty
Irishman.
A TRIBE NJ sixteen Indians from
their wild AID picturesque homes. in
native cos drcs and war head dress,
and genuin-ness and attractiveness
to one of ih' prettiest word paintings
the stage hl, ever seen.
The piec, eained a>reputation dur
Ing the run z It In Chicago that has
seldom bee, accorded any organiza-
ton playis5 the popular priced
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13

On Thursday evening. Nov. IA, the
romantic melodrama e'rhe Flaming
Arrow will be presented The play
lis from the pen Of Lincoln J Carter,
that past master In the construction
|of melodramas and novel effects. In
addition to a company which is large
and artlstically strong. he has secured
many novelties with which to add real
ism to the situation of the play
Among the features are Moon Dog
a famous warrior: Red Flash. Clusters
famous Indian scout And the man
who carried Clusters last message.
IAN interesting feature is genuine
brass band, who are graduates of
Carlisle and all are musicians. Amer
ican by American authors should
ever be interesting events in COM
munity where Americanism is DOM
inant characteristic.
In presenting "The Flaming Ar
row. by AR. Carter, the American au-
thor. theatre-goers will have
chance to see an art creation worthy
of the sort. The characters are fifty
and strongly chosen. White Eagle
the young .Arraphoe, Is q good type
Of civilized hdiap as the stage has
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13
P. W. HOLvERSTOTT
SERIOUSLY INJURED
IS Rolled and Crushed be-
tween two Cars.
Great Presence Of Mind Saves HI Q
Life Feared Internal
INJURIES May Exist.

Peter W. 4.Holverstott had very
narrow escape from being crushed to
death Wednesday afternoon about one
o'clock at the switch in front Of the
court house He was in the act
OF crossing tho street car tracks
when he was eau at between a city
and an interurb ,as6ar.
The victim VIZ crushed and rolled
between the mcY.ag cars and finally
With great preesaee of mind threw
himself upon the pavement and there
remained untii tie cars had passed.
People who witnessed the accident
stood spell-bouud thinking for time
he had surely mot instant death.
Men rushed 30 t,lc scene and helped
Mr.. H0lversto. 10 his feet. He was
taken to the o'a'ee Of Dr.. Hamilton
and his wounda dressed Fortunately
no homes were broken but the-yictim
OF the accidei:t received numerous
cuts and bruises about the, flce and
head II Is feered that serious In
ternal injuries may exist.
Later Mr.. Holverstott was taken
To his home on East C,nter street
His escape from death is considered
almost nllraculo,is.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. F. j. CHENEY G. CO.,
Toledo. Ohio
We the undersigned, have known
r. j. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believ him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and fnap-
cially able TO carry out any obliga-
ions made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNIAN 6 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o
Halls Catrrh Cure is taken inter-
ally, acting directly, upon the blood
nd mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
tipation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13
Filbert Boice now in County
Jail.
WIFE OF The PRISONER
Gives Damaging Evidence at
Preliminary. Hearing.
Fifteen Witnesses are Examined =
Prisoner Says shooting was Ac.
cidental-- Bound Over to Court.

At the preliminary hearing in
the mayors court. Tuesday after
noon, Filbert Boice, charged with
shooting his wife with intent to
kill and wound. was bound over
to the grand jury. His bond was
fixed at 1900 which he has thus far
been unable to furnish.
About fifteen witnesses were ex-
amined during the course of the
hearing which lasted from two
o o'clock until nearly half past
seven without recess. The prin-
cipal witnesses for the prosecution
were Mrs. Eva Boice, wife of the
defendant. and Mrs. Higgins, her
sister.
Mrs. Boice in dramatic manner
told OF the shooting which occurred
in their home on South Waterloo
street. She said that when dis
pute arose over division of the
furnishings of the house, her hus-
band grew angry and commenced
to quarrel. She threatened to call
an officer whereupon her husband
left the room and returning a few
seconds later with revolver said
"Eva, you will never call an ofIic-
ar for | am going to shoot you
through the heart"
Two women who saw him enter
with the revolver fled but Mrs.
Boice and her sister could not
leave the room and they pleaded
with him to put the revolver away
Boice, according to the testimony
raised the revolver. with both
hands, and fired. the first shot
going wild. The second shot fired
Immediately afterward entered the
clothing of Mrs. Boice over her
heart and the fact that she was
not killed was due to sudden
turn sideways made as he again
raised the gun to fire and a
corset stay which deflected the
bullet.
After the second shot Mrs. Hig-
GIN grappled with Boice and Mrs.
'oice ran to her assistance and to-
gether they threw Boice down and
held him until assistance arrived
During the mix-up Boice threaten
ed to kill both the women and to
take his own life. Mrs. Boice ex-
hibited her garments. showing the
place where the bullets had pierre
ed them.
IL was the contention of Boice
that the shooting was purely ac-
cidental.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13
Will Report in Marion on
April I.
SEVERAL NEW PLAYERS
To be seen in Marion Uni.
forms Next Season.
Lime Burners New Leader is q
Man Who Surely Knows the
Game and Delivers the Goods.

Charles NJ. O'Day. manager of the
Aiattoon club of the Eastern Illinois
league. which won the pennant last
summer. was elected manager OF
the Marion club for the sed,an "f
1905 at special meeting Of The
club directors held, ut the Conimsr-
cial Club last night.
O'Day arrived from his home in
Decatur shortly after seven O'Clock
and reported at the meeting. He
talked affairs over with the direc-
tors for time and got the job
without a dessenting vote. He left
this morning at six O'Clock.
The manager looks very .'good"
to the directors and to those OF
the local fans who have looked
up his record. In the fOur years
that he has been manager he
has won three pennants. He went
to Mattoon at the first part of
last season after Bob Berryhill, OF
Newark, had finished the season
before in last place. and won the
pennant. With the Warsaw team in
the Wisconsin league he took the
team in July and despite, the fact
that 1t was in last place at the
time he won twenty-six straight
games and landed In fourth place
at the close OF the season.
or short. stocky s.build O'Day
Is an aggressive ball player and
will not stand for player who
Is not aggressive. He promises to
get together a bunch of players
that will fight to the last ditch
and that will not get the worst
oft when on the road. s
O'Day intends to have about
thirty spen report for practice
about the twelfth OF next April.
All of the men now signed will
report and he intends to bring
eight or ten along with him from
the western states According to
O'Day's plan it is hardly likely
that many of the old faces will be
seen on the local diamond next
season. The new manager has a.
catcher, first baseman. center
field and right, fielder. all Of
whom he says will deliver the
goods. and will be sold to the
majors before the close of the
season. He will play second base
and will probably secure
a left handler in the event that
''Doc'' Blough does not sign a.
Marion contract. ~
The star, of the team, <, according
to O'Day Will be Williams. 4,
full blooded Indian, who can do
stunts with the willow and In CEN
ter 1tiAld that viii set the fans
crazy. Practically AL OF sthe, men
to be secured from the west BY.
the manager will have TO bs draft
aaessi TX tAse h,s2&,e's.s stss
x 0'DRy Is to have full charge rsof
the team. He states that he realizes
that the O-P league Is fast or
but he Is confident that
he can give Marion winning bali
club
According 10 the present outlook,
several OF the local pitchers. Tate,
In the outAeld, and possibly Flood
and 'Mylett In the inheld, will rbe
ths only Lime Burners to- be >re-
tained sovsyal trades are being
worked BY the mansser who ex-
poets TO build up an exceptionally
.tvens team, c,pay viii report
Aprot IL, ~
0'Day Is q man ~ao does not
believe IN large salaries and next
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-13
Social News

the members of the Current Topic
club at her home on East Church
street yesterday evening. Practi-
caliy all of the club members were
present and very interesting ses-
sion resulted.
In response to roll call each
member gave favorite quotation
from Browning. Mrs, d. L. Sellars
opened the program with an excel
lent paper "The Art Capitol OF
Italy, Mrs. D. 4. ). Breckett read
and discussed the poem from Long
fellow entitled "Gioppes' Tower.''
s'Current Topics. y were discussed
by Mrs. L. ]. Smith. A notable
feature OF the program was a
pleasing vocal solo rendered by
Mrs. J. r. Thomas.
The club will hold its next meet
ing at. the home of Mrs. j. L. Craw
mer of Mt. Vernon Avenue.