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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
HER GIFTS TO JOAN
OF COURSE HE SHOULD HAVE
BEEN PLEASED, BUT
Possibly Presents of Some Other
Kind Would Have Been More
Acceptable to That Worldly
Minded Individual.

OF course it would not be so bad II
he was one of those nice, ladylike
men who can discriminate between
handwrought and machine-made lace
and can speak feelingly of color har-
monies in wall paper, but he is not
that kind at all.
He is just one of these bustling,
busting financiers. who is director in
half dozen big corporations and who
rushes around on the floor OF the
chamber of commerce, forcing the
market up or down as his interests
| lie.
He only has one weakness, and
that is his wife, who is a small doll
of a woman. deeply religious and who
loves pretty things.
The other day she went off to Phil
adelphia to attend missionary con-
vention, and thence to Atlantic City
with a group of delegates. Her re-
ages and souvenirs galore from the
oriental shops of the seaside town,
and she was showing her trophies to
a friend
Didn't you bring John anything?"
questioned the friend, knowing that
John must have set up neat check
to permit of this expenditure.
Eyes; | brought John several
things" replied the wife, 'but he
doesn't seem very enthusiastic over
them.
For one thing, | brought him a
beautiful salad bowl. 1t is to repre-
sent tomato on leaf of lettuce. So
artistic, the red tomato on the green
background.
John shot an agonized glance at the
visitor over his newspaper.
Then | bought him these" con-
tinued the wife proudly. She dis
played some $50 worth of East Indian
laces in the form of centerpiece and
doilies for the luncheon table.
81 bought these of the missionaries
from India; they will be perfectly
sweet when | give an afternoon tea.
But that isn't all | got for john"
she added quickly as she intercepted
another exchange of glances between
her lord and master and the visitor
81 got him this
Here she produced from bureau
drawer square of parchment. 1t
was imposing in size and emblazoned
with seals.
"Oh, bank stock" cried the visitor
Now, that is something like!"
mol" returned the wife scorn-
fully, better than that. 1t is a life
membership. price $40, in the Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary society"
And then she wondered why her
guest had Mysteries and her husband
fled the room.-Rehoboth Sunday
Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

r On Tuesday. Sept. 18th, the voters Of
Ionia and Montcalm Counties will choose
three men to represent them in the COM
ing Constitutional Convention,
Many different interests will be repre-
sented at this convention. No doubt some
of the delegates will propose and work for
constitutional changes solely for the bene-
fit of financial interests they are repre-
senting. Others will work for changes to
further some political interest and still
others will advance propositions thst are
entirely visionary and theoretical
A few men will become prominent be
fore the public eye at this convention But
the men who will best represent the peo-
pie in that body will De men who are
students OF the different forms OF national
and state government and their application
to present conditions and affairs Men
who in the consideration of all PROPOSE
tons will be studious and careful ano
above all will work and vote with pur-
pose and determination to represent ano
be honest with the people.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Brickers' Exchange Locals

40 acre farm, good land, large barn,
good house, orchard, three miles
southeast of Belding; price $1,000.
40 acres in city limits; will sell
cheap
House and fine lot near Central
school: price $3.50.
House to sell on monthly payments,
small payment down.
Fine lot on South Bridge ST., 21s
blocks from Main.
DO YOU want TO buy good payin
Grocery business? If so see Bricker
Farms for sale or exchange.
w. +. Bricker 1T the store, Belding
Mich.
New house just completed on Alder
man street for sale. Small payment
down.
10 acre farm six miles south of
Bel1ing, price S3,C0000.
Fine lot on Alderman street only
SIX blocks from Main street, price
$500 90.
Farm 10 exchange for Belding pro-
perty.
Honse corner Root and Ellis Ave.
Price sl,2c0.
Four Houses to sell on Easy terms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

Smoker Veil and Gloves Should Be
Ready for Handling Of Bees.

While one might sometimes tear a
hive to pieces without angering bees,
nevertheless il would be unwise to un.
dertake to do so without being pre-
pared for other results. Not only
should the smoker be lit and handy
but the apiarist himself should be
equipped with some kind of an effec-
tive veil, so that in case they should
become vengeful he will be able to
give them his undivided attention. AS
20 whether or not gloves should be
worn depends upon the inclination OF
the man and upon his ability to en-.
dure the pain from the stings. Some
men find it necessary to wear them al.
ways, while others manage better
without them. If good fitting and of
soft material they should not be bun.
glesome nor clumsy to work in. But q
stiff, thick glove with open top would
invariably be worse than none. For
women, gloves are, of course, neces.
sity since their hands are naturally
softer and more tender than are those
of men,
When colony is to be examined let
the apiarist, suitably prepared. and
armed with a smoker, approach the
hive directly yet quietly, and admins
ter few puffs of smoke at the en-
trance. This will Brighten the bees
and cause them to fill themselves with
honey, after which they will be less
inclined to sting. In about minute the
cover should be gently raised and a
few more puffs blown in over the
combs. After this the intended work
may be proceeded with at once, using
from time to time just what smoke is
necessary to control the bees. In
TAany instances, there will be no fur.
Their occasion to use ii at all, but in
case they show signs of anger it is
better to administer enough to cause
them TO rush back into the hive again
and when it must be done the quick
or better. But the object should be
to control, not punish, therefore no
more should ever be used than the
occasion demands. In this, as in all
other things. one should be guided by
humane principles, and forbear to
prosecute.
For loosening and raising the
frames there is no better tool than a
common, broad, fiat file, having, as all
such have, sharp tapering point de-
signed to be thrust into a handle OF
some kind. 1t is this sharp point we
use in this way, and prefer it to any
special designed instrument we have
ever seen.-Exchange
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
FEED FOR HOGS.
Cleanliness of the utmost Importance
in Summer.

Every farmer knows that clean food
for hogs is of the utmost Importance,
especially in hot weather. Still. a
great many will often permit the swill
barrel to become filthy. This is very
dangerous to the health of the hogs
during summer. Doubtless diseases
often start among many hogs from
this source. There are many ills that
affect hogs besides hog cholera, though
some may think that hog cholera is
the only thing to be guarded against.
BY the decay OF vegetable and fleshy
matter various poisons are elaborated,
and we must guard against these as
well as hog cholera. There is no
doubt that animals as we'll as human
beings are often killed by ptomaine
poisoning.
Rotten swill is unfit for hogs as Ger.
tainly as other rotten food. Some
feed their hogs whey brought from the
cheese factory. Often, as factory men
know, the whey tanks are very dirty.
not having been cleaned, perhaps, for
months. The farmers who use this
whey should make such vigorous
protest against dirty tanks that the
factory men will see that they are
cleaned often.
Some of the factories do not even
have tanks, but have a row of barrels
near the factory buildings into which
the whey is run. These, says Orange
oil 70
almost putrid in the hot sun of sum.
mer. They swarm with flies, which
may have been visiting the carcasses
of dead hogs in the pastures of ad-
joining farms. Sometimes these hogs
have died of cholera and sometimes
of other contagious diseases. 1t is
not a difficult matter to clean barrels
often, and this should be done. 1t Is
all the easier to do il the cheese fac
tory has steam pipe, from which q
hose can conduct the steam into the
barrels.
If disease is to be kept off the farm
food of the hogs must be carefully
watched, at least in summer. The mat
ter is not so important in winter. az
the flies are not carrying germs from
one place to another. and contagious
diseases will not spread with the sama
rapidity. Animals take in disease
germs mostly through their respira-
tory organs or through the organs de-
voted to the elaboration of food. II
the food is protected, much will be
gained In the way of protection
against disease.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
AFTER TWELVE YEARS.
Milford Center, o., Sells Its Light and
Water Plant to Be Rid Of White
Elephant.

water Plant to Be Rid of White
Elephant.
In recent issue the Municipal Jour
nal and Engineer announced that the
municipal light and water plant of Mil
ford Center. o., was to be sold at
auction. The following was received
In response to request for further in
formation from the president of the
village:
II beg to say that the reason for the
sale Of the municipal light and water
plant is the failure OF municipal own
ership to operate the plant as econom-
ically as private interests could"
]. l.. Boylan Of the board of trustees
Of public affairs writes more fully:
ION account of q fast increasing de-
ficiency II is deemed best to dispose of
the plant. We have had twelve years
Of municipal ownership and have been
fortunate in getting good business men
at the head. yet the plant has never
been on self supporting basis and is
now In need of a great amount of re-
pair, without any better outlook for
sufficient income to warrant expense
We therefore wish to get rid of q
white elephant
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
A sampl. Of Public Ownership.

The Russian newspaper Sviet Is re-
sponsible for the following story:
when q band of terrorists recently
rushed a somewhat remote postal tele-
graph suboffice with the command,
Hands upp a cool headed female oper-
ator managed to rattle Off to the CEN
trail office: Robbers are here. Helpr
The message was sent before the rob-
bers had noticed the presence of the
woman. The terrorists calmly proceed
ed to loot the Office safe, and after they
had departed the following reply to
the operators message was lcisurely
licked Off, Send a proper service mes
sage, and assistance will be dis
pafched,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
NOT UP TO EXPECTATIONS.
Mason, Mich, by No Means Salts
fled with M. O,

A recent issue of the Electrical
World contained the following item in
regard to Mason, Mich:
1.-The common council Is considering
the abandonment and disposal of the
municipal lighting plant now in use
and securing electricity for lighting
and power from the Commonwealth
Power company of Jackson. The mu-
nicipal plant is fast deterorating in
value and utility and becoming con-
slant bill of expense to the city for re
pairs and new equipment The pumps
at the waterworks will also be operat-
ed by electricity IL the proposed plan
Is carried out"
A letter to the mayor for confirma-
tiOn Of these facts elected the, follow
Ing response:
I'm answer to your letter of recent
date would say that there has been no
vote on the question of granting a
franchise as yet. Mason owns and op-
crates its electric light and water
works systems. We are contemplating
purchasing power from the Common
wealth Power company Municipal
lighting has not been the success an
ticlpated. When depreciation of plant
Is considered. we are not obtaining our
street lighting at any less sum than
we formerly paid a private corpora
ton"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
SOMETHING MUST BE DONE"
The Municipal Plants of knightstown,
Ind. Are In q Bad Way.

The Municipal Plants of knightstown,
Ind, Are In q Bad Way.
The Star of Muncie. Ind, recently de-
scribed the condition OF the municipal
plants of Knightstown, Ind. In the
following way:
1.-THE municipal electric light and
waterworks plant Is threatened with
financial disaster unless relief meas
ures are taken at once. In order TO
settle the question satisfactorily the
city council has decided to adopt the
referendum In the matter and let the
taxpayers vote on the proposition of
issuing sbonds to enlarge and perfect
the plant.
1.-THE report Of the superintendent
shows that the electric light plant has
been running behind during the fiscal
year and that something must be done
to keep it la operation. The business
has increased so that there Is not now
adequate power for the dynamos, and
new engine will have to be put in.
ne city cOuuCli dlSO TIC
rates are entirely too low and that
prices must be increased to keep the
plant on a self sustaining basis.
can ordinance Is now pending pro-
viding for the enlargement and Inn
provement Of the plant and providing
for special election to determine If
the city shall issue bonds calling for
$4,000. The present council has had
much trouble In keeping the plant go
Ing. and loans from the general fund
to the electric lighting fund have been
frequent for several months"
In response to request for con-
firmation Of the report the city clerk
Of Knightstown writes
II would say that there has been no
issue of bonds nor change in the cleo
trio or water rates. but there is APP
parent need of something to decrease
the cost or increase the income from
those sources"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

The village Of Portland has kept up the
policy of paying rebate to property own
ers who construct cement walks until
there are comparatively few board walks
left in the town and this year the amount
thus paid from the treasury is COMPARE
lively slight, indicating that payment Of
rebates will soon diminish into small
sum annually. The suggestion has been
made, and we believe it to be worthy OF
serious consideration, that the council
now offer rebate to parties who con-
struct cement curbs along their property
frontage in the residence district. Con-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

Mrs, c. M. Webster returned to Green
vile Monday, after weeks visit at the
home of her son.
The situation in the Belding- Hall Co..
difficulties remain practically unchanged
except that receiver has been appointed
and the business is expected to be contin-
ued without interruption. but with re-
duced force at present Several carloads
of cabinets have been shipped and orders
for other goods are being filled. Mr.. E.
E. Simmons of Chicago is in charge with
the same office force as heretofore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

round piece of a large curtain pole,
which slides down the slides and
closes lower opening-the wire con
nected, with it opens il. so that it can
remain open or closed as desired; s,
a shield to prevent fowls throwing
out feed; w, wire stretched across to
help prevent throwing out feed; II,
hole through bottom for dirt to worl;
out. Wire netting nailed on side
makes the space for clover clippings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
orIennsPostnmce robbed

The postoffice at Orleans was enteec
this morning about one o'clock and the
robbers carried away only between five
and ten ollars in change and stamps
The safe was blown open with nitrogly-
cerine and is total wreck. Ed Olmsteao
is the postmaster. There is no clue to
the thieves but the sheriff is investigating
A gang of this class of criminals is at
work in different parts Of the state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Thought Ride Sufficient Reward.

An official of the Brooklyn street
car lines tells tho following story:
There was a now conductor put on
hurriedly one Monday morning, with
out being informed fully az to details.
On Saturday afternoon as he was sit
ting in the barn, a fellow conductor
said to him. Why don't you so up to
the Office and get your pay? The new
man looked up in surprise. What do
they pay you wages too? he asked"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

A WELL known society woman in a
neighboring town announced a white
Elephant party. Every guest was to
bring something that she could find nc
use for and which was too good to throw
away. The party would have been a
great success, says an exchange, but for
an unlocked for development. which broke
it up. Eleven Of the nineteen women
brought their husbands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

The citizens of any prosperous town
are always public spirited and united
Stand together work for the interests of
the whole town. Always stand ready to
do your part. Don't grumble and spend
your time prophesying failures, but help
to make every enterprise success, be il
great or small. Be energetic and enter
prislng and your example will be initiated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

FAILURE is not always defeat 1t is
oftener our largest success. 1t is we'll for
us and the world that many Of cur plans
and schemes come to naught. Out of the
wreck of our most cherished undertakings
come many Of our most brilliant victories
for mankind. Our plans often go to
pieces and fortune SCENE to desert us,
but it is our province to readjust ourselves
to the changed conditions and press for
ward toward the goal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Another Case Of nEstimat.. |,

Fairfield, Ia. is a city of about 5000
population. which owns its own light
and water plants. A recent report of
the period from April 1. 1903. to Dec
81, 1906. shows that the cost of opera
ton exceeded the appropriation by
5000 for the lighting plant and $4.31i
for the waterworks. In other words.
the plants are costing nearly $1,000 a
year more than was expected, with no
allowance for the depreciation. which
Is adding another $1,000 annually 70
the cost
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

siderable curbng has already been put in
but it could be considerably extended by
a little financial encouragement from the
council. In certain sense the curb is as
much public matter as is the sidewalk.
Both serve useful purpose and add to
the beauty of the place,-Portland Re-
view.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

EACH year the poultry business is be-
coming more lucrative and now assumes
proportions that will soon rival any branch
of farm industry. Farmers are forced to
acknowledge that the old hen can lift her
own weight in raising mortgage from
the farm.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Attention

| buy cut hair and combings
and have a full line Of
Switches, Curls, Puffs, Pomp-
a lOrs and Gibson fronts. All
colors and sizes, or do any
kind of work to order, if you
have cut hair or combings now
is your Opportunity to have
your work done in your own
city. My styles are the latest
and prices right. l also do
facial and scalp massage sham
pooling, Singing and clipping
the hair. | carry a full line of
high grade concentrated
toilet articles. Hours from
| TO g p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

The West Michigan state fair at Grand
Rapids this week mas been up against the
weather good and hard until today. A
change in the weather has taken place
and it is expected that the next three
days the attendance will be very large.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

DoN'T knock. Help yourself along by
becoming popular and push your friends
with you It's very easy. Be a good fell
low and soon you'll have a procession OF
followers. No man ever helped himself
knocking other people down in character
and business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Briggs of the Free
Methodist church left this morning for
their new at Eyart.
Mrs. F. H. Pinkney left Saturday for a
two weeks visit with relatives and friends
at Rochester, New York.
Mrs. Grace White of Collins arrived
here yesterday for two weeks visit with
her sister Mrs. Fred Shaw.
Now you don't need to buy Garland
Gas Range to get wood or coal attach
ment. We have them to fit all Gas
Ranges. Belding Gas Works. LOTT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
FEED HOPPER.
Can Be Easily Made From an Ordi
nary Box.

The feed hopper sown here may be
made from an ordinary box. A slant
ing cover being put on. 1t is intended
for oats. corn. or clover clippings. c
is the cover on leather hinges; p,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
aamekeeper,s COMPLAINT,

A gentleman who had a shooting In
a Scotland glen remarked TO an old
gamekeeper that during the month
they had had four good days. Yes"
said the old man. but the Sabbath
'nippet' up three OF them"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Ladies

Fer two weeks | will be at
the home of Mrs. G.. III. Mill
ard. two doors east of the M.
f.. Church, and all ladies wish
ing hair work done give me
your
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

Notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the Beloing Building & Loan
Association will be held Sept. 30th. 1907
at o'clock p. m. at the Secretary office
for the purpose Of re-electng 3 directors
for years each and to transact such
other business as may come before said
meeting. Adam Wagner, Secy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

He (savagely)-I was a fool when
married you,
She (sweetly)--Yes. dear. and you
haven't improved bit.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

MANY more towns Gle for want of con-
fidence on the part Of the business men
and lack of public spirit, than from oppo-
sition of neighboring towns and adverse
surroundings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

1T pays to read the advertisements of
enterprising home merchants. They are
the people who make it possible to have
conveniences right at your door, so to
speak.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
ThirL THE Nver

II is always a good plan TO try to
make IL unnecessary for Ys'ur friends
to give you the benefit of the doubt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale-Two vacant lots on Ann
street, one vacant lot on State road cheap.
one one-horse dray, one top buggy in good
shape, one cutting box nearly new.
3tf Wilson & Freidley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Roots for Sheep.

Roots are especially, enjoyed by
sheep, and they provide a succulent
food that Is In a way medicine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
For Constitutional
Convention

HERBERT T.. POW VEIL Ronald
FREDERICK j. BALDWIN Coral
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
BELDING MICH,
The One Exception.

"Persistence.' said the. orator.
LEADS to success. The only exception
to this rule is the case of the hen
tn, .ets on china egg"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

For Sale-A good all around work
horse. weight 500. Will sell cheap or
trade for cattle or sheep. Inquire on
Tasker farm, six miles south of Bedding.
John Brown, r. D. /, Saranac, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
Woods of New South Wales

The woods of New South Wales are
so varied as to meet the worlds re-
qpirements.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12
the BANNER PUBLISHING CO
e. q. LAPHAM. Eolroa

Advertising Rates upon application Bills
collected monthly. ards of Thanks, 2oc To
Doc Resolutions from SOC mp.
Entered at the Postonice, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

Will sell at private sale my household
goods, including organ, folding bed, couch,
library, dining and kitchen tables, rockers,
dining chairs, refrigerator, secretary, bed
room suite, hard coal heater, cook stove.
gasoline stove, lawn swing, lawn mower,
carpets, sewing machine, etc. Good
chance for newly married couple. West
Bridge street, across from Catholic church.
Frank M. Barber.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-09-12

To Rent-A good dry storage for house
hold goods, also large furnished room.
Telephone ll6. l3tf