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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
ANOTHER BIRTHDAY
Dr Davenport Wroie a Poem and Talked Upon Abuse of Liquor.

l Yesterday the Rev John G. Daven.
 port, D. D. celebrated another birth
 day and was presented with several appropriate gifts by his many friends. On the bulletin board of the Second Congregational church were the fol- lowing lines on Thanksgiving by Dr Davenport:
 Thanksgiving comes again! the teeming year
 Has laid its priceless treasures as | our feet,
 Its sun and shade, its rain and | dewdrops sweet
 | Wrought into flowers that charm
 and fruits that cheer; l While home and church and friends. we hold SO dear,
 And liberty with privilege replete,
 The benedictions of the past repeat And crown our life with happiness sincere. Thanksgiving comes again! prepare
 the feast, =
 And bid the wandering children
 gather home,
 And care for those for whom no
 welcome waits; .-... And let us all, the greatest and the
 least,
 Lift graceful praises to the heay-
 enly dome,
 AS, Jubilant, we throng the sacred
 gates. '
 MT Davenport talked to his congre- sat!on on the abuse of liquor. 'The draln of the liquor habit" he said. upon the finances of the individnaI ana the nation is immense. The fig ures showing the aggregate amount expended for this are simply startling. III tnls country two years, that is in lSoo' 1t is reported that s7,5OO,OO0 were spent for foreign missions, which some people thought an extravagant use Of money. But during that year one hundred times that amount. or S1oO,OOO.O00, were spent for tobacco, and about one hundred and sixty-six times as much, or $1,234, ,OOO, 900 for intoxicating drinks. It is always amusing, If it were not so sad, to read In our city papers and upon great placards, just before election, the words, Vote License" with the additional statement that last year so many thousands of dollars came into the city treasury by the sale of li- censes! l notice that it is never stated how much went out pr the city treasury in payment for the evil wrought by the saloons thus licensed. But I have no doubt that the latter amouIt, every year, by far exceeds the former. In one county m Missouri, regarding which Judge Fort has recently made a statement. SlO,OOO year was paid in for li- ;enses and $13,e00 was paid out simply for prosecuting the crimes hat were caused by drunkenness, to say nothing of tse great expenditure n addition for the resultant poverty md insanity and illness and disabiI- ty or various sorts. The judge de- 'lares that the drink habit causes ully seven-eighths of the crime com nltted. And he adds that 'the sa- oons do not produce one mouthfuI o eat, nor one garment to wear, nor 'ne house to live in, but they do ob the people and entangle our poli- lcs and violate the Sabbath and under foot the religion of ur fathers and leave the wreckage # homes and the ruins of character n their blood-stained pathways" hen one reads that ante-election ad- ice with it's accompanying state nent, one is always constrained to six himself, How long will the peo- le be fooled?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25

Found Through Wooden Legged Hen.
 Winsted, Conn.,, Nov. 25.-A wooden leg which Lewis Ives made for one of his hens to replace a member gnawed off by rat has been the means of his finding rich cousin, Charles Histed of Joy, III. The latter read about his kinsman's feat and wrote to him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
No Tariff Revision This Session.

Washington, Nov. 25. - Representa- tives Payne and Dalzell, each a power in the house, had half an hours talk with the president, and when they came out they announced emphatical- ly that there would be no tariff revi. sion at the coming session.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
PhIIippines Needs Teachers.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The bureau of insular affairs has received a cable message from the governor general of the Philippine Islands indicating that probably 300 teachers will be required at the beginning of the next school year, which opens in June.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25

The postmaster of Gasconado, MT, Daniel A. Bugh, says, q cannot say too much for your Kidney and Blad- der Pills. feel like a new man." De- Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills are sold by the Buckingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
President RooseveIt's Turkey.

Westerly, R. l., Nov. 25.-The turkey which Horace Vose will send to Pres ident Roosevelt this year walked to the block with thirty-five pounds of light and dark. The bird will be shipped to the president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
Steve Adams Jury Disaurees

Rathdrum, Ida, Nov. 25.-The jury in the trial of Steve Adams for the murder of Fred Tyler being unable to agree on verdict have been discharg- ed. The jury stood eight for acquittal and four for conviction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
May Yohe In a Ten Cent Show.

Sacramento, Cal, Nov. 25. - May Yohe, the former Lady Hope, who eloped with Putnam Bradlee Strong of New York and went to Japan, is now playing in a ten cent vaudeville the ater here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25
Has Twenty-first Babv.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 25.-Mrs. James Carr has become the mother of her twenty-first child. There are six sets of twins in the family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-25

Samuel Gompers Is Re- elected. Norfolk, Va., Nov. 25.-Samuel Con- pers was unanimously reelected pres ident of the American Federation of Labor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Thos Connolly aged 63 years departed
this life at Bedding, Mich. at so a m.
April 9Th He was born in the county of
Galway, Ireland. in 1883 In 1865 he
came to America. being preceded here nv
two sisters, Mrs j I'm Lofts and Mrs.
John Welcn OF oand Lake, who, with q
brother in Ireland, survive him
In 1873 he was united IN marriage to
Catherine Lcftis at Kst kuk. Iowa. Tbs
union was blessed with eleven children,
seven daughters and four sons Besides
his widow he is survived by six daughters
and one son. Mrs VIM. Russell Of Cedar
Springs. Mrs Arthur Krieger of Green
vile, the others being at home to comfort
their afflicted mother.
Deceased had lived in the vicinity Of
Sand Lake for twenty years He was
most devout member OF he Roman Cath
olic church and was respected and be-
loved by all who knew him.
Although we feel his loss very keenly
we realize that he has gone to his reward
beyond this vale Of sorrow where pain
and suffering are unknown May eternal
peace and rest be granted unto him.
Just week ago you left US;
How we miss you, father dear
And remember all your kindness.
As we drop a silent tear
You may not deem 1t brave and strong
To let our tears so often flow
OH Those who've lost fathers love
Can tell the tale Of our sad woe.
If we could call him back again
And kneel once more down by his side,
We would love him better than before
We are so lonely since our father died
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

In'the District Court of he United States
for the Western District of Michigan, South
crn Division.
Att Court Of Rankruntcy held in and for
said District and Division held on the 23rd
day of March. 901.
resent. Kirk + Wicks r fierce in Bank
ruptcv.
In the matter al o !. Kuhn Bankrupt
The Trustee. having filed his petition ask
ing for authority To sell the remnants Of the
assets of said estate. which are particularly
described IN Sa petition, and IL appearing
that said remnants Of assets should be sold
as soon as posi- le
It is ordered that the Trustee Is hereby or
dercd to sell the remain ne assets of said
3ankrupts estate a public or private sale
and such lots ana raTcc 5 as in his al. Gre
tion shall be for the best interest of said
estate
Therefore in accordan' with said order
of said Court. ! Will offer for sale at public
auction on Monday, April 18th, 1907 at d
IN 1T the office If Geo w Moulton in the
CITY of Belaing Mich. all the remnants of
said bankrupt estate. which are particularly
described in said petition now on file in said
Court and are as follows: one share of
stock In Red jacket Manufacturing Go OF
avenpnrt. Iowa amount of one hundred
dollars also whatever interest said Bank =
rupt may have. III any. in the east half OF
the Kuhn warehouse 50 called, which Is 10
Gated on the northwest corner OF Pleasant
and Railroad streets in the city Of Beldng
Mich and more particularly described in
petition now or Hle in said Court; also all
the remaining book accounts or those on
slips q At are unpaid.
All sales of said rcmnantSNNill be confirmed
within five DAYS after sale. unless cause lie
shown 10 the contrary,
WIN. J. WILSON, Trustee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
They Pissed tic Hat

SUI day, Apr. II, being the 4Sth
Wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
b 5 -Big!ey, few less than 100 of
heir friends took notice ana on Sal.
irday last treated them 10 a complete
urprise A great visit, big dinner
md an impromptu program following
ounded out a very pleasant day
In the evening following Mrs Leila
gley announced TO some friends
Who stayed over night her great SAT-
sfaction at having been successful in
Expressing an attenpt TO pass the
nat" presents being forbidden in the
Invitations extended. She had stepped
N the attempt with both feet, not
outstanding Leila wears pretty good
lied shoes. 'Both feet failed TO
uppress the penetration of rattle
lnique practical joke, for when net
Fath,r and Mother Bigley retired
hey found very diminutive and
Empty purse lting by the pillow, bear
ING the cabalistic inscription, "ls59-
4-l4-l907."
We cannot vouch for the converse
ton as given, but it is presumed that.
viewing the empty purse, Mr., Bigley
r market: well, Kate, that's abou
as it was when we commenced, and
we seem TO have held our own
1t is reported without veriGcation
chat shortly after retiring Mr.. BigleS
said: "Kaiet believe IL ere are beo
bugs in this bed =
Jaw, 90 on, never allowed them
things in my house
"Well, / believe someone has
dropped one here; it is biting my arm
now.r
An examination revealed an inno-
cent 5 cent piece upon the sheet.
Probably Lorissa (the little grand.
child has dropped it.
Presently Mrs. Bigley remarke q
"Say, Smith, believe there is one OF
them bug over here on my side.'
The clothes being turned down and
light provided. there scattered over
the bed lay nickles, dimes, quarters
and half dollars, making the sheet
look like one of Bryan's campaign
documents. An alarm was given and
the house called TO account, but no
one was able to give an explanation
II is reported that Lela lay ava k
All night trying to figure out how it
was done. 1t is customary now to ask
her when they passed the hal"
Correspondent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
ON $3.50 A YEAR

His salary was sl,250 a year, aud
he had just proposed to Miss Clare
Lighthead and been accepted and they
we're both exquisitely happy until she
said:
"And you don't know how lovely
our home will be. George. 1t shall
be a home indeed for you; place OF
rest and joy and comfort! I'll ring
the housekeeper up every morning,
and"
1.-The housekeeper?"
Eyes, yes, dear Now, don't inter.
rupt, you naughty boy. I'll tell the
housekeeper to tell the cook to"
"The cook?"
"Of course; and | do hope we car
ret a French cook. ] love French
cooking. And I'd like the parlormaid
to-"
1.-The parlormaid?"
Eyes, yes; I'd like a brisk, tidy
rosy-cheeked girl. ! don't care 81
much about the housemaid."
why, my darling, I'm afraid"
"Now, now, you bad old boy; you
must let your little girl have her owr
way when it comes to the house ser
vants You can engage the butler, i.
Won like. and OF course you'll get the
coacAman; but when It comes t. the
'aundress and seamstress and-why
George, what a dreadfully long race
YOU havel i don't Ike it,"
It looked longer as he sat in his
l0x12 room an hour later trying to
figure out" how the wages Of the
cook and housekeeper and butler and
all the rest of them were to be paiG
on $25 per week He hasn't calcilat
ed it yet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

The probate Court for the County of lonia
al a session of said curt held at the Pro
bate ONCE IN me City of Ionia in said County
on the twenty fifth DAY 81 March, a. d
1907
Present; Hon, Montgomery Webster
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
3 VALENTINE JACOBY, Deceased
Joseph +. Jacoby. son of said deceased
having filed In said court his rction praying
that cert in instrument in writing. pur
porting 10 be the last will and testament 81
said.deceased. now on file in said court b,
admitted 10 probate and that the admins
traiion Of sand estate be granted 10 Michae
Kemp, the executor named in said Will, or t.
some Oyher suitable person.
y 1t is Ordered, That the twenty second day
of Al ril. s.. d. 1907, al ten clock I'm tn,
forenoon, at said probate orce, be and Il
hereby appointed for hearing said petition
1t Is Further Ordered. That pubic notice
thereof bc given b. publication of a copy o.
this order Tor three successive weeks prevl'
o 10 said day OF hearing in the Beldns
Banner. a newspaper printed and circulated
in said county.
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER.
a trpe copy. Judge of Probate.
Anna n. Webster
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia.
AT "a session of said Court held al the Pro-
bate ONCE in the City OF Ionia in said County,
on the fifteenth day Of 9 pr-il. A. d. 1907.
Present: Hon. Montgbmery Webster, Judge
of Probate.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF
SARaH r.. BENEDICT Deceased
william j. Wilson. Administrator OF said
estate. having filed In i'd court his petition,
praying for license 10 sell at private sale.
the interest of said eStat- In certain re-.
estate therein described. for the purpose of
distributing the proceeds of such sale amor <
the PERSONS entitled thereto
It is Ordered. that the thirteenth day of
Nav A - 1907. al ten O'Clock In the Tor, .
noon he and is hereby appointed for hearing
said petition. and that an persons Interested
in said estate appear before said court. at
said time and place. 10 show cause why a
license 10 esll the interest Ct said estate in
said real estate should not be granted:
II Is Further Ordered That public notice
thereof given by publication of a copy Of
THIS rder for three successive weeks lrevi-
Gus 10 said day of hearing in the Belding
Banner. a newspaper printed and circulated
in said County. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
A true 'opv Judge of Probate.
Anna L Webster.
Register of Probate 45w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Thankful, Indeed!

The prodgal son stood in the door
way after his long absence. 81 have
come, dad" he said choking with emo
toni have come back With re
formed conscience and a reformed dis
position"
The old gentleman shouted himself
hoarse and danced a jig.
Thank goodness. lad" he ejacu
lated. Thank goodness, you haven't
come back with reformed spelling"
And then the old gentleman went
out and killed the fatted calf.-Chi
cago Daily News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
GRAHAM g. MORTON LINE

Daily Steamers from Holland and
St. Joseph to Chicago. Interurban
car leaving Grand Rapids at 500 p. m
connects at dock with Steamer leav-
ing Holland at $3.50 p. m. Arriving in
Ceicago at 600 a. m.
Close connections are made with
Il NJ. Ry., Holland.
The right is reserved to change this
schedule without notice.
DOCK IN CHICAGO AT FOOT OF
WABASH AVE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
EXPLAINED.

"Say, ma. what is an angelo"
IAN angel, my dear. is one that
flies"
q heard pa tell our hired girl that
she was an angel"
well. she's going to fly, my SON.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
srArE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
At a session Of said Court. held at the Pro
bate ON t. inthc { ity of lOnia, % said County
on the sixth day OF April, A. ID. 1907
Present Hon. Montgomery Webster Judge
of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
RI ia a. i'ARkFR. Deceased.
William T.. Sandel, execution of the last
viii and q stamc nt of ceased Naving filed
IN saidcourt hisnnat admi istratiOn account
and his petition praying for the allowance
thereof and for the assig ment and distribu
ton of he rcSidnt of said estate.
tits Ordered. That the seventh day OF
May Is. y 1907. u ten o'clock in the fore
noon. al Sa probate % &c. be and Is hei eby
appointed tor hearing said petition. and thai
llpers0us interested in said es' ate appear
before said court at said time and place and
show cause why q license sci the Interest
Of said estate liz said i, al estate should 10
be- Z raufeu.
II is Further Ordered That public motto,
thereof be 81 en- ny publication OF a copy o.
this rder. for three successive weeks prev
Gus 70 said oay ,of bearing. in the Beldnl
Bauntr. a ncWspa er printed and circulated
i'm said county. MoNTGoM, NEBs1tR.
"A t[ue copy Judge of Probate
Montgomery Webster.
~ Jfdgc OF Probate. ANA
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Prospective Bridegroom-How much
will you charge to marry us?
Minister-Twenty-five dollars.
"All right. BY the way, sir, I'm OF a
jealous nature. Would you mind not
kissing the brlde?"
Every well, sir. The charge in that
case will only be five dollars. Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Sad Occasion.

eyes" said the old man reminiscent
ly, when Saintlie died they wuz uny.
versal grief. Tn whole population
turned out to his funeral, tn business
houses wuz shet. an every meetin.
house bell in tn town wuz a-ringin'
Yes, they wuz 20 bells a-ringin, ali
tolled"
But the next funeral in that town
was not so large.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Did She stop7

He had started the photograph go
ing, but 1t was impossible to hear it
for his wife's cla'ter. At last he said:
Now, dear; won't You please stop
so we can hear the other talking ma
chine ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
A New curfew.

Mrs. Yeast--Have you adopted the
cureew bell?
you would call IL curfew bell exact
ly; but when my husband stays out
after ten o'clock, he has to ring the
bell to get in!-Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
A Conversational Demand

"Why don't you try to make your
self agreeable?" asked the reproying
friend.
MY dear" answered Miss Cayenne.
the desire to be agreeable Is what
has spoiled my disposition. You can't
make yourself agreeable to some PEG.
pie without saying things about 9TH
ys"-Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
Makes Mo Difference

Young Father-How many teeth
does a baby cut?
Older bIan--Oh it doesn't make any
difference; tlfey can bite just as hard
with one as taey can with a dozen!-
Detroit Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
STATE OLE MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for he County OF Ionia
In the matter of the estate of Henry
Fab, I. deceased,
Having been appointed commissioners Ia
receive. examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all prisons against said deceased,
we do hereby give notice that four months
from the eleventh day of March, a ID. 1907,
were allowed by said court tor creditors 70
present their claims To US FOR examination
and adjustment and that we viii meet AT the
residence of j. T. Laux on section 80 of the
township OF OtiscO I'm said county on the
eleventh day OF ApIi a. ID 1907 and on the
eleventh day of July, 1907. 81 one
o'clock in the afternoon of each of said days
iur the purpose of examining and adjusting
said claims
Dated, March 10 a. u. 1907.
J. T. LAUX
hICH Ell KEN.
commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
sunoestive.

do you believe in hypnotism?
asked the young man who pays NJ.
attention to the fight of time.
Eyes, indeed" answered Miss Wise.
There are some PEOPLE who can put
ne to sleep simply by talking to me-"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Andrew u sPiuney. the only Or spin
ncy ia the state formerly OF Detroit, Is now
located at FIELDING. Mich. and owns the Bel
ding Sanitarium and retreat He has had
A. years OF experience In the study and
praCuCe of medicine He gives special at
tentiOn 10 throat and lung diseases curing
consumption where others fail He also
'curls all tormS Of nervous diseases. epilepsy
81 Nitus dance. paralysis and all forms OF
nervous prOsIdtiOn He neve~ falls To cure
piles. There's nothing known that be does
not use tor private diseases of both sexes.
by his own special methods he cures when
others tail. Write out your symptoms, en-
closing stamp Tor reply, or cons ult him at his
SanhariunL Consuliitionfrcc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

II you do not have one natural movement OF
the bowels each day, you are unconsciously expos.
ng your system TO colds and rheumatism. Laxa-
i've Iron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen the
bowels. so that they do the work nature intended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
The SIGNIFICANT "Eor.v


your constituents must realize that
you are working for them
Yes" answered Senatoy Sorghum;
but a good many of them have gotten
the idea that | am emitting the prepo.
sition. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

Physics and Cathartcs which purge. unload tho
bowels, ana give temporary relief, but initiate.
aud weaken the digestiyo and expnlsive organs.
Laxative lron.ox Tablets are as different in
effect as truth Is from falschood. They nourish
the bowel muscles and nerves giving them strongth
and yigor to do the work nature intended, thus
natural means. The best laxative for children.
Chocolate coated tablets easy to take, never grpe
or nauseate iOc. ESQ and Sl.00 at all drug stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18

For a cheerful evening at home-lght
with Gas. Att
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-04-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.


Mayor ~ = S S1a:
Clerk ----------------------h IN r., flsu'
Marshall ------W. W. Mltche
cuy Health ID Morris
Justices OF the Peace Gcore e " + hMs opai@n
Aldermen-First ward. W. w. Case r.
f. G. LLOYD: Third ward F. 1. Conneli;
Geo f.. stout.
S lpervlsors-First ward, r. A.. spencer; Sec
ond ward. J. y Angel rhiro ware. Ro-
cHURcres.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at 1890 a. III. and 1880 \. III. Sabbath
school at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening. REV. j. w
oHEEHAN. Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services
1920 a. IN. and 1880 y. m. Sabbath schoo
II HAD a. IN. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening. REV. A. SECoRD, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURcH--services at 1890
and 1880 y. m. Sabbath school at close
morning service. Prayer meeting on Thurs.
lay evening.
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preaching IN each
,unday at lO:3U and 1880. Communion
very Lords. Day. G. Il. at $50 >. ,. at
IL IN. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening.
Rev j. q. MEEsE Pastor
FREE METHODIST CAu RCH-Prayer and
raise seryiae, eleven o'clock a. m. Preach
ng at 1880 D. IN Prayer meeting Friday
vening REV. d. BRIGGS Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY episcopal MISSION z
Morning prayer and sermon in Goldman
Hall at lOs30 a. IN. SUNDAY.
j. A. BAY NToN. Priest in charge
ST, JOSEPH'S Cal hOLIC-ServiCes at
100 a. IN and 1890 a. III. alternately every
unday morning. REV FIR. ZINpLER.