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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
At Congregational Church

You can't afford to miss hearing those
special themes at the Congregational
church, Sunday morning and evening. AT
1880 The faith that moves the world. -
l;5o, The wheels of Divine Love-" TIE
people are to be congratu-
lated on their intense intrest that is being
manifest along all lines. The services
last Sunday morning and evening we're
both well attended and were very prof.
table to all The choir gave excellent
music at both services.
Come and worship with US and let US
study together those uplifting thoughts
that cluster about the name Of God
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

The fact has developed in connection
with the visit to Washington Of Daniel L.
Russell, chief strateglst of the striking
tslegraphers' national organization, thai
the President has designated special
commissioner to investigate and report to
him on the alleged combination between
the two telegraph companies, by which
they are charged with having made a
working agreement in restraint Of trade
This special commissioner has been de-
tailed heretofore by the President on other
confidential work. The designation is ac-
copied by the strikers as evidence that
the President has finally decided to take
an active part in the telegraphers
troubles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
HAD A BAD FIRE
Mrs. j. a. Baker Lost Her Home SAT-
urday Afternoon

Last Saturday afternoon tire fire whis-
lie told the citizens Of Belding that am
other fire was in progress and hurried
Investigation located il in the pleasant
home of Mrs j. c Baker. corner Ann and
Alderman streets.
The fire was occssioned by the explo-
sion of a gasoline stove, which Mrs. Bak-
n had just taken out doors and filled. H.
carrying it back into the house the Cal,
probably stopped little and when lighted
blaze resulted. which soon melted The
iottom out OF the oil can and ran all over
the floor Fortunately, Mrs. Baker es-
capped with only slight burns, but the houst
vas soon ablaze in nearly every part of 1t.
he fire company responded quickly and
aved considerable Of the house but It viii
ave to be rebuilt to quite an extent Mrs
Baker lost nearly everything in he furni-
ure line, as well as most Of her clothing
md bedding.
Mrs. Baker carried $500 insurance or
ne house and contents, which will fal
hort quite little Of making her loss
God.
Mrs. Owens, daughter of Mrs. Baker
Who was visiting her, lost gold watch
turing the fire, and, inasmuch as the
party taking it is known, it had better be
returned before trouble ensues.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
has Moved to rockford.

Last Tuesday morning number of the
warm friends Of Mr. and Mrs. I. WEIGH
anu family gathered at the depot to BID
them farewell and god speed as they took
their departure for their new home in
Rockford where Mr. WEIGH has engaged
in the grocery business While we regret
to see him and his family leave us, we
can say to the people of Rockford ano
vicinity that they will find them fine
couple and those doing business with Tom
will always find him square toed in every
waV
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

The welcome which Secretary Taft
received at Shanghai, October eighth,
shows remarkable change in the atti-
tude of the Chinese government and peo-
pie towards the United States since the
day. not distant, when American COM
modites we're subjected to an organized
boycott in several parts of the Middle
Kingdom. 1t is evident that intelligent
Chinese have come to recognize that in
spite of our exclusion policy, of which not
only they but other Asiatics are disposed
to complain, we have given more proofs
of sincere good will than have been forth
coming from any other Western nation,
and may, with good reasons, be looked
upon as their country's best friend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Apple DRYER Burned.

The apple dryer of Northway & Fro,
in Smyrna caught fire at an early hour
last Friday morning and was burned to
the ground together with the contents.
1t was operated by Geo Northway and
Geo. Frost who had just began doing a
good business having gone to considerable
expense ia getting started with prospects
Of success.
They lost lot Of stock in apples alreac v
dried and ready for drying. Their loss is
estimated about S 500, with no insurance
which is a hard blow TO them indeed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Two new houses on Alderman street
Tor sale on easy terms. See Bricker.
Farm to exchange for Belding
property.
100 acre farm at Smyrna for sale
or might exchange for smaller farm.
Eighty acre farm near Barryton IL
acres of beach and maple timber left
on place fine buildings, all wire fenced
but OF land would take house and lot
IN beldlng as part payment. Price of
place $1,000.
Corner lot on Alderman street
about six blocks from Main. Fine
location, price $500. See Broker at
store
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Mrs. Margaret Byrne, Lillian Berry, E.
B. Bowers, Mrs. Ed Carey. Earle DANES,
Miss Bertha Hamilton, Mr.. j. Edward
Haysmer, Miss Nora Harrington, Miss
Welma Hull, Mrs @. r. Henry, Mr.. Dell
Landon, Miss Louise Murphy, Mrs. Willis
Nichols, Mr. Clyde Norris, Mr.. E. r Ray
her, Fred Riggs, Maud Sauviel, James
Spencer, Sr Mrs. Charlie Spencer. Mr..
Leroy Skinner. Mr.. Ben Taylor, Mrs. S.
M. lice.
D. E. Wilson, p. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Additional Locals

Vernie Dickerson was the guest OF
friends at Lowell on Sunday last.
Hear the Mcdonald Concert Co. at the
M +, church Monday night, Oct. 2lst
Don't forget the Mcdonald Concert Co.
al the M. (. church next Monday night.
Rev. G F. Craig, Pastor of the M. Fl
church, went to Detroit for few days.
Mrs. f. Hszen Of Bay City is the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. Grace Wells. this week.
Miss Carrie Hill of sheridan was the
guest Of B Essex and wife this week
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Warner were
Grand Rapids visitors Tuesday for the
day.
Mrs G w. Miner and Mrs William
Anderson were guests of Ionia friends
Wednesday.
James Lagos Of the Beldlng Candy
Kitchen went to Saginaw Tuesday on
business trip.
Mrs Abbelonia Kuhn left Tuesday for
a few weeks visit with friends at Saginaw
and Chesaning.
Mrs. Hester A. Stewart left yesterday
for few weeks visit with her daughter
at Cedar Springs,
M c Bentley went to his old home at
Marshall Saturday night for a few days
visit and business trip
Ladies, do you need a hair switch? If
So call two doors east of M. +. church
and see Mrs. Wright.
Mrs Wnnifred Dennis Of Vanderbilt is
spending the winter at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. q E. Dunshee.
Mrs. Roy Doty OF Grand Ledge is
spending few days as the guest of her
friend Mrs. A. j. Torrance.
Ladies wishing shampooing done will be
we'll pleased with Mrs. Wright's work.
Two doors east of M. E. church.
Mcdonald Concert Co. at the M. E
church, Monday night. First number on
the lecture course. October LIST.
A. M. Hail. Of the Mller-Harris Furn-
ture Co returned Monday night from a
ten days visit at his old home in Hastings
Mr.. and Mrs r. p. Russell. DR.. D. X.
Black and w. P. Brown Of Greenville at
tended the funeral Of Ruth A. Broas yes
terday.
s. T. Arnold, the chair reparer, has
moved into part of Mrs. N. Waace's
residence three blocks south of Richard
sons silk mill.
The ladies' of st. Mary's Guild will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Fred Bush or
Wednesday afternoon, October 23rd. A
full attendance is requested
Geo. Madden and wife Of Boyne City
are guests Of relatives in the city this
week. Mr.. Madden says business is good
with him and the city is booming.
Chas Roze, who has been a resident
Of this city for several years, left Tuesday
morning with his family for Grand Rapids
where ne expects to reside for the present
Mrs. o. c. Wright OF Ionia and daugh-
ter, Mrs. M Abbott Of Portland, we're in
the city from Saturday until Tuesday call
ing on old friends and also looking after
business affairs.
s. j. Smith Of Chadwick is evidently
the champion onion raiser Of this part Of
the country. He raised so bushels of
onions from strip Of land so feet Ions
and IL feet wide. Some of the onions
weighed better than pound each.
While engaged in drawing wood on
Tuesday last Frank Donielson had the
misfortune to get his right arm caught
between the wheel and the wood rack in
such way as to break it badly half way
between the wrist and elbow
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
onion Curing Shed.

erly cure an onion crop. OF the
various methods in use, one Of the
most satisfactory we know is TO put
the crop in shed built for that pur-
pose. The size of the shed will de-
pend upon the extent of the crop. The
accompanying sketches suggest a new
idea shed
The house is % feet wide and SO
feet long. 1t will hold about $500
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Shed with Sides Raised.

bushels. The two wings, formed by
the sides when raised, will hold about
$500 bushels more, providing 12-foot
posts are used in the clear for up
rights. 1t is well to place the rafters
two and one-half feet apart They are
made of 2x6inch stuff, and are IA feet
long The accompanying sketch ex-
plains how TO brace the roof.
These sheds are very handy, espe-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
A Substitute.

The Buxom Belle--Why does the
tattooed man run about the stage at
every performance?
The Tiny Tot-The manager adver-
tised moving pictures. and the appa-
ratus didn't arrive.--Harper's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
5racine Rafters.

weather. The shed also provides stor-
age for farm machinery. Stringers.
not less than eight inches high, should
be placed on the ground lengthwise
of the building, on which to set crates.
This will allow plenty of fresh air to
pass under the body of onions. This
is very necessary when large guam
tity is stored in one building.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
FIsherman Finds old Wreck,

Dunkirk, n. I.-Gus Ormsby, a
sherman, while lifting his nets off
IAN Zuren Point. in Lake Erie, dis
overed the wreck of the Dean Rich
nond. which was lost with all on
oard in October. 1898. The Dean
Richmond has a cargo of lead and
Upper ore valued at 100000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
sealed Bids

Sealed proprosols will be received at the
office Of n. j. Holbrook, County Clerk
Ionia Mich. until IL m. Oct. 18th. 1907
for plumbing, heating and electric wireing
for the Ionia County House.
Plans and specifications may be ostain-
ed at the office of E. A. Bowd, Architect,
Lansing, Mich.
Harry J. Holbrook. County Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Pleasant for Auntie.

Dolly was sitting on the front
stairs looking anxiously at the young
man who was waiting in the parlor
for the appearance of Dolly's aunt, his
sweetheart "Auntie will be down
pity thoon," Dolly called sympa-
thetically. "She it'll just paintin' her
face"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

AN analysis Of the six speeches deliver
ed by the President on his Western and
Southern trip, show the dominant note to
be demand from the creation of a
greater navy in fact, two-ocean navy,
and tits no secret in Washington that a
thorough White House campaign is to be
waged this winter to persuade Congress
to take the initial steps in this direction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
BELDINC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co
e. q. LAPHAM. EoiroA

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. 25c to
DOc. Resolutions from Doc up
Entered at the Postoiice. Bedding, Michigan
Tor transmission through the Mails as Sec.
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

onion topping ma
chine, says Or
ange Judd Farm
er. Often some
& r o W ers place
their toppers I'M
der the shed, and
ton during rainy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
CURING AND STORING ONIONS.
Care Must Be Taken to Prevent Spoil.
ing of Crop.

Many an onion crop has been
spoiled by improper curing. Old, ex-
perienced growers know how impor-
ant it is TO harvest, store and prop
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Prevent Colds and liheumallsrn.

u you do not have one natural. EASY movement OF
the bowels each day, you are unconsciously expos
tive Iron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen the
bowels. so that they do the work nature intended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Lost-Saturday, Oct. l2, Scotch collie
pup about four months old; tan color with
dark face and four white feet; answers to
name of Ted. Had on metallic collar with
keyless lock. Liberal reward for return
to n. S. Stacey at lreland's hardware
store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

As the Evolutionist Figures II.
Impudence becomes sang froid after
its possessor has about 100000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
Snow Drift Brand Flour

which you'll always find on sale al
this store. We are just as careful
about one flour as we are about the
rest of our groceries. which means
he very kind of groceries you want
every time. We want you to try it
It is guaranteed. We are selling
for Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17
BUSINESS LOCALS

To Rent-A good dry storage for house
hold goods, also large furnished room.
Telephone l6. l5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Sx-room house TO rent-Inquire of w.
D. BalIou.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Sale Cheap-Good work horse,
weight about 800. Inquire of George
Barlow. 1874
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Rent Cheap-6 room house on
North Side. Inquire of James Lind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Sale-Two wood heating stoves
and one coal stove.
8tf Mrs. L L. Holmes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Sale-One oak bedroom suit, one
writing desk, rockers.
Mrs. w. P. Richmond.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Sale-212 years old colt; will make
fine driving horse. Mrs. M. Shannon.
lZw2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Room to Rert-Inqure of E. j. Pierce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Wanted to Buy-Second hand coal
stove in good condition. Inquire at this
office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

For Sale-Hoover Potato Digger in
good condition and warranted to do good
work. Henry Luck, Beldng, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

WANTED-to exchange a watch for a
bicycle. w. c Martin. l9tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-10-17

Wanted-Competent girl for general
Homework. Mrs. Frank Cornell. l9tf
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
Good Citizen Gone.

Wednesday night, Nov. 6, the
spirit of Frank A. Dillaway took
its fight. He was aged 90 and
came to Baxter about four years
ago from Bath, Maine, and took
charge of the Sunny Side mine'
south of the city. In June,
1904, he married frankie, the
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. w. Daniels, both of whom
have since died.
1t is sad at any time to stand
beside the bed of the dying and
watch life's ebblng tide drifting
the loved one slowly, perhaps,
but surely into the great ocean
of eternity; but when one thinks
of the past-that about a year
ago. the mother Of the deceased
died and was taken to Maine
for burial, in March last Mrs.
Daniels, the mother-in-law died,
and about three months later G.
W. Daniels the father-in-law
followed, it makes the burden
more weighty.
Frank Dillaway was just in
the prime Of life. full Of vigor,
and so strongly devoted to his
wife and child that the three
were inseperable, but the grim
reaper, that shows no favors,
took him from us, and with a
heavy heart we drop a tear to
his memory. His death has
brought a cup of sorrow to the
lips of his many friends in this
vicinity. His was a heart OF
gold. He was one OF natures
noblemen in its truest sense
brave. generous and manly, and
Ibis friends and friendships
were ever sacred to him.
A brother, Geo. L. Dillaway,
arrived Sunday morning from
Boston, Mass, and accompan-
lied the bereaved wife with the
remains to Bath, Maine. Tues
day night, where the intermeni
will take place beside the moth
er.
Mrs. Dillaway and daughter
dorothy have the sincere SYM
pathy of the entire community
lin their sad bereavement.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
Ladv Minstrels.

When the curtain was raised
for the first scene Of the Lime
Kiln Club" given by the Lady
Minstrels last Thursday night,
there was not even standing
room to be found in the new
Library Opera house. The
Minstrel troupe was composed
of % of Baxter's popular ladies'
under the auspices Of the 0. T.
8. with Mrs. ]. W. Watson di'
rector. to whom all praise il
due for the unequalled success
Of the whole program. Miss
Grace Perkins was all thai
could be desired as pianist.
Each member played bel
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14

part well-in fact there was not
a flaw during the entire per-
formance. The solos by Misses
Margie Smith, Ruby Covey and
Matte McAllister; and trio, the
Green Sisters. (Mable and Est
her Watson and Mrs. j. A.
Click are deserving OF special
mention, as each responded to
meritorius encore. The stump
speech by Diana SNOWFALL Mrs.
A. l.. Harvey was perfection.
The show closed with Eli
Green's cake walk, in which
four couples took part, each
couple deserved so much praise
it was difficult to decide which
was best, but the cake was
finally awarded the 4th couple,
Miss Gilla Kitchener and Mrs.
| W. s. Baxter. Time and space
forbid or more minute de-
scription would be given each
participant. Baxter is certain
|ly proud of the excellent talent
| displayed in the performance
and extend sincere congratula-
tons to Mrs. Watson for her
splendid instruction, making
the entertainment one grand
success.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
MINING CONGRESS.
The Visitors To Baxter Roy
allv Entertained.

Members of the Mining Con-
gress now in session at Joplin,
visited Baxter Monday to the
number of about 100, the great
er part coming in automobiles
and others on the train, and 1t
makes us feel proud OF our
little city of 1000 inhabitants
when we hear the words OF
praise extended by the visitors
regarding the way they were re-
ceived and welcomed.
There were over 300 started
| to visit our mines, but owing to
| the sudden change in the wealth
er. and the breaking down OF a
| few "whiz" wagons, only about
| one third reached the best little
| city on earth.
There were fourteen large an-
| tomobile loads passed through
the city to the mines and on the
return stopped at the office OF
| the Baxter Mining Exchange,
where they were entertained
and warmed" by the leader,
| IL. T. Mccartney, aud his estim-
able office clerks, after which
| all were invited upstairs to the
banquet room of the Masonic
| hall where one OF the most
sumptuous repasts was served
that a person ever sa: down to-
and over twenty of the hand
soonest and intelligent ladies of
the city were there to wait on
| the visitors.
Baxter sure did herself proud,
and the visitors, who repre-
sented almost every state in the
union, were loud in their praise
Iof Baxter, not only the good
showing of the mines, but the
way they were entertained.
Among the number were five
from Ogden, Utah, that will
meyer be forgotten, as they were
the life of the crowd, and al
Though one was an elder OF the
Mormon church at that place,
he thinks seriously of moving
| Ito Baxter and getting his next
better half.
1t was a great advertisement
lfor our city and we should all
feel proud Of the ladies who so
lgallantly helped to entertain the
visitors. "a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
CLAupR JOINS, PHOTOGRAPHER.

CLAUDE JOINS, Photographer.
S gallons of coal oil 4sc at
Gregory's.
Mrs. Griffith is shopping in
Joplin today.
A. J. Vawter visited friends in
Baxter last week.
Mrs. Capt. Price spent a few
days in Joplin last week.
Mrs. Kelly Carmichael is visit.
ing friends in Kansas City.
For Sale-Base burner heater,
good as new. See T. J. Morrow.
Miss Alice Jones of Joplin
spent Sunday with friends here.
T. J. Morrow returned Satur-
day from his saw mills near Sali-
saw, l. T.
Mr.. Knapp and SON of Ohio
are visiting his mother, Mrs. An
Miss Maybelle Mcclure has re-
turned from a visit in Eldorado
Springs, Mo.
Thanksgiving dinner at the
Polster Hotel by the Aid Society
of the NJ. E. church.
Mrs. Fred Loper of Oswego,
visited friends in this city last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. J. F. Malin and children
of Joplin visited their cousin. Mrs.
B. w. Patton, in this city Sunday.
]. NJ. English has an orange
tree which has several oranges on
it. The fruit is just beginning to
ripen.
Geo. Dillaway of Boston, ar.
rived in this city Saturday night
to accompany the remains of his
brother, Frank, to Bath, Me-, for
interment.
All ladies wanting hats made
to order will please call before
Dec. /, at which time our trim
mer. Miss Lentell, expects to
leave for Kansas City.
J. r. SMITH G. Co. MILLINERY.
Center Postofice block. Baxter.
5 gallons of coal oil 45c at
Gregory's.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
NURSERY STOCK.

Fruit and shade trees, orna-
mental stock. small fruits of all
kinds, for sale by H. A. Moriarty,
of Jones & Moriarty real estate
firm. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. See him before
ordering for spring delivery.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that on
Friday, the 18th day of Novem'
Der, 1907, at 10 o'clock a. m,
will be at the big George Lane
farm, in the Quapaw country, in
the Indian Territory, and viii
then, and there rent the fasu and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14

A Few of the
Many Things
You Can Buy at
HARMON'S GROCERY.
Heinz's Goods.
Pickwick Brand Can Goods.
Calumet Baking Powder.
Laundry Soap. Toilet Soap.
Coal Oil. Gasoline.
Fresh Bakers Bread.
N. B. c. Cookies.
Navy, Lima and Chilli Beans.
Lard, Sweet Pickle Bacon, Sal
Pork and Morrell's Brands o
Breakfast Bacon.
Also everything in the greer
vegetable and fresh fruit line thu
market furnishes.
Yours for more business,
Jim Harmon,
"The Pure Food Groceryman."
Baxter Springs. Kansas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14

HAY land belonging to Mary Lane,
"a minor) for the term or period
of one year, 1908, to the highest
and best bidder. Terms of sale,
|or rental made known at day OF
sale. And ] reserve the right to
reject any, or all bids.
WrTNRss my hand this sth day
|of November, A. D., 1907.
A. w. ABRAMS, Guardian of
HAIRY Lane, q minOE.)
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1907-11-14

Shoes at Pierce's at reduced
prices. -
Pay Your Taxes 1t r
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