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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14
Twenty Y0uRg People

Had dance filled with more
fun at the Court of Honor hall
Monday night than an hundred
grown-ups could have in a
month.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

J. O. Cozod and S. h. Miller
went to Hannibal Thursday af-
ternoon TO see nineteen candi-
dates initiated into the myster.
les of Odd Fellowship.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Robert ]. Young is once more
at lie switch board of the
Union Valley phone 1t Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Misses Annie Halfuer and
Berthe Wilson, of Hannibal.
have been spending several
days with their friend. Miss
Lucy Hampton.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

A fashion paper says the
ELBOW sleeve is going. The
Nortorne Democrat says 1t is
tie arm be hind the sleeve tina,
we cling to.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14
Clark

James Clark died at his home
near Ely Feb. z, 1907, He was
horn in Washington County.
Va. Feb. 3. 1927: moved to this
State in 1868 and has since re-
sided at the above named place.
He leaves a wife and two sons,
David G. and Ernest r.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

F. Finley and daughter, Miss
Anna. of Rens sci aer, were Mon
roe visitors Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Harry Linn OF Fl. Worth,
Texas, was one OF the Okla
homa land winners.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

lobe Fry went to Palmyra
yesterday. He had on all his
glad rags. 1t looked as though
his mission might be license.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14


Paris Masons, at their regn-
lar meeting last Friday night.
decided to celebrate Washing
tons birthday in an informal
way and Worshipful Master
Boyd appointed o. 6. Powers,
Judge T. F. Hurd and Il. v.
Bodine as committee TO ar
range a program. Washington
was foremost among the Masons
who took part in the war for
Am erican freedom, being the
first grand master in the new
Rep ublic, and his picture hangs
in every lodge room almost in
the country. The occasion at
Paris will be made a scot of re-
Nnion and, while no definite ar
rangements ha We yet been made,
it is thought that Hon. Walter
Williams of Columbia will be
made speaker of the occasion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Bud Mudd uied Spokane,
Washington. returned ia Old
Missouri and will sprrn his
year on the farm with DICK
Hagan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Anna Engle, of Palmyra,
has been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. W. b. Hays.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Mrs. Charles A. Lawson was
called to Palmyra yesterday by
the death of friend.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

J. A. Fessenden Ut Bfokt n.
bow, Neb.. has been visiting II e
homefolks. 1t was his first trip
in for twenty, one years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

William 4 Olson of New
Market, was in the city Thurs.
day afternoon enroute to Han.
nibal to visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14
Joe Depot.

At laS;, the re- is one clean,
bright, cheerful spot at the Fl.
g. St. Joe depot The agent
has invested in a can of alumi.
mum paint and used it on the
stove in the ladies waiting room +.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Ribbon remnants, all colors,
&c each, in Rogers & Thomp.
sons &c sale. y
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

W. L, johnson, deputy Sheriff
of Marion was a business visit.
or in Monroe yeslt rday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Thomas Christian and wife
of Warren were shoppers IN the
city Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

All kinds of Graphophone
and Phonograph Records at
Dimmitt's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Don't fail to get ~ yds best
10c Bleached Muslin for SOC in
Rogers & Thompson's &c Sale.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

You can get everything in
Sheet music and Music Books
at Dimmitt's, the Jeweler.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Nine-Ceut Sale at Rogers &
Thompson's for one week COM
mencing Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Miss Pearl Whitecotton, of
Shiel. has been visiting her
friend, Miss Virgie Youell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

You will .find a complete line
of sheet music just ia at Dim
mitt's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Tuesday. the steamer Larch.
mont collided with a schooner
of Block leland. r. I. and went
down carrying one hundred
passengers and crew.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Buy a Piano from Dimmitt,
he will save you money.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Bleached or Unbleached linen
Table damask 39c ward.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

r. S. McClintic was a legal
visitor in Palmyri, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Buy Sheet music from dina
mitt, new list Just In
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Backward, roll backward.
oh Time in your train, implores
a Verona writer, and let me
see Alice spelled rightly
again. am so tired of 'Alyce'
and Mae tired OF the way
names are written today. Oh,
for the old.fashened Mary or
julie; cut out your 'Edy th' don't
be such d fool, as to think that
cognomens like Myrtah' or 'Pyrl'
will ever set well on a sensible
girl
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

500 Bargains in Rogers q
TbompsoD's 9 cent sale.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Eamnel Christizn of Center
vac wlth Monroe iriends Taes-
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Go 10 Drmmitl's for sheet
music.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

so men can save S99.5O at
least if they buy 80 Suits in
Rogers & Thompson's &c sale.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Money to loan at 5 per cent
on farm security. If
MERIwETHER q MERIwETHER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

Men's Canton Flannel Mittens
10c kind, 8 pairs for 19c in
Rogers & Thomrson's &c Sale.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1907-02-14

For a first class hair cut 90
to Stream S.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12

Il is criminal to subject woman 10 the
dangers Of gasoline cooking when Gas is
so much cheaper and perfectly safe. 2otf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
WERE Welded
FIFTY YEARS AGO
Chester NJ. Slayton ana Wife Cele-
brated Anniversary
Large Number of old Neighbors ana
Friends Enjoy Event with
Them in Grattan

The fiftieth anniversary of the marriage
of Chester M. Slayton and his good wife
Sarah occurred Friday, Dec 6. and their
golden wedding in honor Of the event was
celebrated at the old homestead on that
day. There we're 25 guests present and
the capacity Of the spacious house was
taxed to its utmost, while greetings Of
coed cheer and genuine socabilty, so
characteristic OF gathering of old time
neighbors and friends, was in evidence all
the time.
Many "reminiscences of the early days
when the old folks we're young entered
into the conversation and the day was
most pleasantly spent by all.
The venerable couple was married in
the old log house, which his father Rus
sell Slayton, built in l84z-9. by Rev
Cilley. a Baptist preacher, and Oliver
Watkins and wife, who were also present
on this occasion, were witnesses to the
marriage. Sarah Ann Purdy was the
bride and the date was Dec. 6. 85Z.
When the Civil war broke out Mr.. Slay-
ton responded to the call and enlisted
Aug. 10, 1862, in Company 3, 25th
Mich. lnft. and renamed until the close
Of the conflict, being mustered out Al
Salisbury, NJ c., June "a, 1865 He
was corporal ana later promoted to ser
geant. serving with distinction in what
ever work he was called upon to Go.
Mr. Slayton taught district schools in
1854 and did some surveying in northern
Michigan. Ever since coming home from
the army he has applied himself to farm
ing, having purchased the old homestead
Of more than 200 acres on the banks OF
the beautiful Slayton lake. Besides his
farm work he mas taken time to bring to-
gether fine collection Of curios, which
he has in his home, affording museum
of interesting study.
One of those most excellent. well planned
and well served dinners which the Slay-
tons and the Grattan ladies know how to
prepare was feature Of the occasion.
Remarks we're made by Oliver Watkins,
Reys. Platte and Ellis and Maj Frank r
Chase. After Mr. Watkins presented MIR.
and Mrs. Slayton with many gifts, the
whole company marched around and
shook hands with the venerable couple,
wishing them many more years of pleas
ure.
Four Of the seven children we're present:
Russell Of Detroit; Henry and Albert, Of
Grattan and Clara Stanton Of Belding.
The other children are, Parthena Kns-
man of Muskegon, Otto Slayton Of Con-
norsvle, Ind. and Ruby Heavier Of De-
troit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Obituary.
piness.

The funeral services held for the late
Mrs. Vim. Mcintyre at the Baptist church
Saturday, was largely attended Rev. c.
E. Maxfield spoke comforting words to
the bereaved, and excellent thoghts to
all present from Rev. XIV, l5: And
heard voice from Heaven saying, write,
blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
from henceforth. Rev. o. w Winter also
assisted in the services. The lnterment
was made in Riverside cemetery.
Celia E. Brownell was born in Wayne
county, N Y, March End, 1851, and al
ter marriage to VIM. A. Mcintyre in the
township of Tyre. N. Y, November 28th,
1872, came with him to Michigan, ar
they have lived in this city about twenly
years.
When she was about sixteen years old
she united with the Baptist church at Ma
gees Corners and has always been de-
vout and faithful believer in the tenets OF
that denomination She was an excellent
woman and devoted mother. patient anc
uncomplaining in all her sufferngs, anc
passed to her rest happy in the Christian
hope for the hereafter.
She leaves beside her husband four
daughters, Mrs. Z. P Landy Of Barkers
N. Y, Mrs. j. b. Brown and the Mlsse:
Beulah and Allie Mcintyre Of this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Notice TO Water Takers

1t has been discovered, that in several
instances. people were using City water
for other purposes than they had mado
application for and we wish to call the at
tention of all water takers to the follow
ing rules governing applications:
/. Every person desiring a supply of
water from the City Mans, or extern
sion of uses or pipes for the same, must
make application therefor to the City
Clerk; such application shall set forth all
purposes for which the water is to be usec.
and must be signed by the owner of the
property, or his legally authorized agent,
the owner being the responsible partv in
all cases
Any use of City Water without
permit first obtained, subjects the
person using, or permitting the same, to
fine and other penalties.
Board of Water Commissioners.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
CHASED WITH LEAD
Three Midnight Prowlers Hoped To
the Tune of Fred NanNickle's Gun

Three Midnight Prowlers Hoped To
the Tune of Fred NanNickle's Gun
Between two and three o'clock Monday
MOI ming the residents Of the business por-
ton of the city were reused from their
sumbers by several revolver shots fired
in quick succession. Many of them
bounced out of bed to ascertain the trou-
BILE.
An interview with the night watch
Monday revealed the fact that it was he
who did the shooting. He was making
his rounds through the alleys shortly after
2 o'clock, when he came upon three men
in the rear of Mart Hayes saloon. One
Of them was apparently trying to break
nto the saloon, another was trying to get
into the rear of Underwoods grocery,
while the third appeared to be on guard
to warn the others Of the approach Of any
one from either direction.
Fred's first notice that anything was
wrong was low, short whistle. which at
once attracted the attention of the big
dog that accompanies him on bis lonely
vgils. Telling the dog to get after them.
he was Of course quite surprised to see
two husky fellows take to their heels out
through the alley in the rear Of the Tuins-
ira Hardware 90. He commanded them
TO halt but they paid no attention to his
order and he bazed away at the fast fly
ing fugitives soaring one of them so badly
that he dropped his hat
Sllas Cobb, who rooms over the Keeney
meat market, got out Of bed when he
heard the first shot and was just in time
to see two of the fellows running as
though their. lives depended u.on it, TIE
fellows made good their escape. however,
and nothing but manless hat is left as
clue to who the would-be burglars were.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
QUITE NEAR
A CRISIS
The Financial FURRY Was a Crit
ical One
Shrewd Business Men, Cool Heads
and Large Capitalists saved
the Day

Moneyed America was over volcano
for week-banks with hundreds of mil
lions of business mems money to be drawn
on call either failed or withstood fierce
assault. while many banks closed their
doors, and industrial as well as financial
houses failed for many millions.
At any earlier day such an experience
would have wrecked, practically, every
financial institution and have closed near
ly every industry. As it was. it merely
caused shver, like cold plunge after a
Turkish bath,
1t might have been infinitely worse. 1t
is impossible to guess, reckon or imagine
what would have happened il for one
minute any Of the great financiers had
trembled. II Rockefeller or Morgan had
for five minutes thought it necessary to
pocket the cash due them from the banks.
nothing on earth could have saved the
business world,
Or, if withdrawing their money from
circulation, they had not poured into the
danger pools practically limitless millions,
terrific smash would have followed
The government did something 1t put
in 5,0o0.o0O and was ready with
slo,ooo,ooo more, or in all about quar-.
ter as m uch as the two private parties
and it would not have put in dollar with
out them. The government could only do
its part where it was known to be per-
fectly safe. The government took no
chnnces on a dollar Of its money. could
not take chances, while Morgan and
Rockefeller chanced everything. They
not only loaned money to good banks, but
they handed out tens Of millions to indi-
vlduals at per cent when these same
borrowers were willing to pay 20 per
cent The difference in interest alone in one
week between what these two men re-
ceived and whatthey might have received
was half million dollars
And these men made but three conditions.
First, every high-flying fnancier should
get out Of every bank and trust company,
and the Morses, Heinzes and Thomases
fairly tumbled out. Secondly, that the
bears should shut up shop absolutely ard
attack no stocks of any kind, and the fierc
est bears of the day became as harmless
as the Teddy Bears which babies hug.
Third, that no man should buy or sell
share of stock on margin, and everything
was at once paid for, and the wild, roar
ing stock exchange became as quite as a
game Of chess while waiting for man to
decide on his move journal of Education.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
THE PASSION PLAY

Oberammereau Production Under
Auspices of Congregational Church
Arrangements have been made with
Mr. Andrews of the Bijou by the Congre-
gational church and Sunday school to give
the marvellous Oberammergau Passion
Play on Friday and Saturday afternoon
and evening Of this week
This play has attracted the crowned
heads of Europe and tourists from all
over the world / originated in Oberam-
egan, Bavaria, in 655 following terri
BILE plague. The people vowed to give it
once in ten years. 1t takes 700 people
to play it and it takes nine hours time.
None but the most talented and those Of
the highest character are permitted to
take part, No higher honor can be con-
ferred upon any man in Bavaria than to
be chosen to take the part Of Christ in
the play 1t demonstrates the work and
life Of Christ from the appearance of the
Star Of the East to the ascension and re-
ception into glory.
The film by which it will be reproduced
at the Bijou is a new, hand colored French
film and is worth $500 and will be used
here for the first time
A few pictures taken from the play
were given here some time ago but this
is the entire play in the highest aud most
beautiful oriental colors. 1t will take one
hour to run it through 1t will be on at
2:l5, 5:l5 and 4:l5 and again at z, 8
and o'clock each day. The Holy City
will be sung by local talent and the play
will be explained by Byron Brown and
Rev N. j. Myers
II possible come in the afternoon and
avoid the crowd. Everybody seems to
be buying tickets If you are a few
moments ahead Of time waiting room
will be provided for you. The admission
will be 0 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Card of Thanks.

Card of Thanks.
We desire to extend our sincere thanks
to the many kind friends, old neighbors
the fraternities for their sympathy and
assistance in our late bereavement.
Mrs. Eva jerks
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis jerks
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rassmusen
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
1T IS UP TO
BELDING NOW
Whether or Not The Factories
Shall Start Again.
citizens Must Take 100000 In Stock
Before The Wheels Move-Can
We Not Raise ft Soonf

Since the sale and transfer OF the as
sets of the Beldlng-Hall Manfg. Co. IN
Chicago last Saturday by the receiver to
the Assets Realization Co., the question is
often asked, as it has been many times
before in the last two months, When will
the factories start up again?"
In an interview by our reporter held
with George E. Nichols Tuesday Mr..
Nichols said: THE Assets Realization
Co. of Chicago bought in the assets OF
the Belding- Hall Co. and have agreed to
turn the same over to the newly organ
lied company as soon as that company
can show a working capital Of 100000,
one-flfth of which must come from the
city of Beldng
A meeting was held Wednesday at the
company's office in this city, at which it
was expected that reorganization would
be effected, board OF directors elected
and operations begin in very few days
in all the factories.
This plan, it is authortatively stated,
would have been carried through had the
amount Of stock which has been asked for
to be pledged by Belding citizens been
subscribed 1t was shown that there is
now in the hands of the company orders
for S25o,ooo worth of their products,
which would give labor for large force
of working men at once.
There we're present at the meeting. W.
Hazard and r n. Hall of Chicago, n. B.
Webber and George E. Nichols, Iona; W
r. Hall, Detroit; George Engle and D. W.
Tower, Grand Rapids; Brnton F. Hall,
G. D Weter, VIM. F. Sandell and others
Of Belding.
An effort will at once be made to Sc
cure the amount of stock called for, which
it is expected will be subscribed very
soon and the new organization be made.
One thing is certain, it is up to the people
of Belding and it is hoped the matter may
be satisfactorily adjusted.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
TRYS 1T AGAIN ]
DIR. A. B SptDney. of the Sanitfrium,
Again Enters Matrimonial Arena

Tuesday last, at high noon, at the SPIN
ney Sanitarium. occurred the marriage Of
Miss Jennie Jackson, formerly of lonia,
and of late a nurse in the sanitarum, to
DR.. Andrew B. Spinney.
About three years ago the doctor enter
ed into his second matrimonial alliance
with Miss Threasa Seymour, who for
some time had been valued employe in
his sanitarium and after short but hap
py union death entered his household ard
carried from him the wife whom he loved
with all the devotion of a true husband,
leaving behind little child. The care Of
this little motherless one fell to the hands
of Miss jackson, and so well has she
looked after its welfare that the doctor
has asked her to join him for life in the
care Of his offspring.
The ceremony was performed by Mrs.
Amanda Hoffman of Grand Rapids, a
spirtualistic minister, in the presence of a
few intimate friends and the happy couple
left that evening for three weeks trip 10
Northern Michigan. Congratulations are
being extended and the Banner joins the
friends in wishing them long life and hap
piness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
SHOT in HIS LEG
Robert PEBBLES Has Rather UnpIeasant
Experience While Visiting

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert PEBBLES returned
Monday evening from two weeks visit
with Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ellis in Cohocta,
Livingston county. While out hunting
rabbits one day last week Robert got in
range Of his friends gun just as he was
about to shoot at a rabbit and received
two Of the shot in his leg. OF course the
injury was a painful one but Robert thinks
ne was pretty lucky to get out Of it as
easy as he did.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12

The cook books which the ladies OF the
Congregational church have compiled and
had published will be finished and ready
for distribution this week The book con-
tains SO pages and is fu ! of excellent
recipes, all Of which have been tried and
tested by the ladies whose names are at
tached 20 them. g. 50 G.
Our business men have been liberal in
patronizing the ladies with advertise
ments. which also appear in the book and
help to make il valuable A thousand
copies will be issued and one should find
it's way into every home in the city and
surrounding country The ladies have
decided to sell them at the exceedingly
low price of fifty cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Raptlst Ladies'. nnznnr.

Don't forget, il you care anything about
getting nice Christmas present. that the
LADIES OF the Baptist church. are prepar-
ing to hold three days sale OF fancy and
useful articles, at the church. day and
evening, of December ! lth, 18th and
9Th You can get anything YOUR want,
for Father or Mother, Sister or Brother
Sweetheart or Lover. Wait for this sale
and make your friends happy, and at the
same time save money. 25-Ti
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Geo. II Ravell Elected Venerable
Counsel at Annual Meeting

At the regular annual meeting held
Monday evening in the Woodman hall
there was good attendance, despite the
rain, and the spirit manifested showed
desire to put more life and energy into
the work for the coming year.
Geo. T. Ravel was elected venerable
counsel, and with the following excellent
list Of officers, it is expected the order
will enjoy large degree Of prosperity:
Venerable Counsel-Geo. T Rayell
Worthy Advisor. E. Stone
Banker-E. N Pitkin
Clerk-F. w. Peck
Watchman-Ed Taylor
Sentry-Chas. Spencer
Member Board of Managers-O. F.
Webster
Physicians w. Little, G. A. Stanton,
j. F. Pinkham.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Card of Thanks

To those WIN so kindly assisted in the
hours OF the sickness, death and burial of
our loved one we desire to extend our sin
cere and heartfelt thanks May He who
doeth all thing well watch over you they
have looked after US
VIM. A. Mcintyre and family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12

The Reflex gas lamp burns a whole
evening for one cent. oOtf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-12
Advertised Letters

Miss Louise Anderson, Allan A. Ans
low, Mr.. Delbert Buck, Iona Campbell,
j. A. Fletcher, Mr. P. Howe. Mrs. Ger
trude Leslie, Mrs j. W. Locke, Miss Will
da Martin, Mrs. M. Norton. MIR. Leo Wood.
D. E. Wilson, P. M.