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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
complimentary Words.

The recital at Church of Christ last
evening, by few piano pupils OF Eugene
Smith, assisted by the Misses Florence
and Jennie Wagner Of Belding, Mrs. w.
c. Peer and Della Bemis, was pro-
nounced success. The trios were excel
lently rendered, being played by the
younger members of the class, showing
application and perseverance on the part
of each one.
The piano numbers eight hands, were
especially fine, giving the effect as OF only
one player.
The solos were well played and en-
joyed, showing technique and expression
Miss Florence Wagner captured hei
audience at once and was obliged to re-
spond, after singing her A and 3, to still
the round of applause. She certainly
possesses beautiful contralta voice Of
rare quality.
Miss Della Bems has continued to pro-
gress with the violin and shows improve
ment with every appearance. Her solos
were as usual much enjoyed.
The duet by Miss Wagner and Mrs
Peer was especially enjoyed being glyer
with much soul and expression lonis
Standard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
HE'LL STICK TO HIS PIPE.
Let the Other Fellows Daily with CT
gars and Cigarettes,

One particular objection many OF
the men patrons have to the big pa.
iatial hotels IN the city is that they
cant smoke their favorite pipes in
the public halls without becoming the
cynosure OF all eyes.
The other evening"" said a guest
at the st. Regis, IL sat down in one
OF the comfortable armchairs in the
hall to enjoy my pipe that's been my
constant friend for the last seven
years. There were several people
sitting near me, most of whom were
men, and one or two were smoking
cigars or cigarettes. / didn't see a
pipe IN sight anywhere, and that
made me a little uncertain as to
whether | should be violating an Ell.
quettal rule Of the house.
4 drew out my briar. and. after
| had got it going comfortably, l.
noticed that the guests near me be
gan to melt away by ones and twos
until presently | was left with a good
share of the hall to myself. Some of
them did not leave the hall altogether,
but moved TO seats furthest from me-
OF course | knew what the cause was.
but | didn't care. In my opinion, the
man who smokes a pipe is a heap
sight better than any dozen men who
smoke cigars and cigarettes. New
York Times
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
WHEN A QUEEN BATTLES.
Spanish Royalty in Seclusion Sports
with the Sea Waves.

The fashionable bathing resort OF
Spain is in San Sebastian But do
women in that well-nigh tropical cline
wear startling costumes? BY no
means. Their garb is as staid as that
worn on the English coasts; very
charming, and becoming, but withal re-
served and dignified. The material
Is apt to be dark blue serge trimmed
with white braid or crimson serge
AT Trouyille, in France, the bathers
are not rarely annoyed-or not an
noyed by the leyollng of opera
glasses, which practice is vigorously
forbidden in the Spanish resort This
prohibition is partly explained by the
frequent presence of the queen moth
er, and also the young queen. who. OF
course, are left perfectly unmolested.
Their bathing box is very picturesque.
II is built in the Moorish style. with
minarets on either side and the dome
in the middle surmountod by the roy
al crown in gold, When in use. il is
slowly rolled down to sea, and roy
atty can battle in perfect privacy
though the box" is not inclosed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
For the Young People.

On another page Of today's Banner are
rules governing our great educational
election, voting on which commences to-
morrow. In locking about for suitable
prizes to be offered the most popular
young people in the Banner territory, the
publisher hit upon these scholarships
drawn upon reliable commercial instltu-
ton as being just the thing for they are
clean przes-something that should be
sought after by intelligent earnest, am
bilious young people and prizes that have
a real cash value. The Banner seeks to
provide every possible advantage for the
winners of these scholarships. Those
who win them can rest assured that they
will get the best service to be had; that
they will be accorded gt-edged prive-
leges. The contest will close in ample
time to let the holders of these scholar
ships have several weeks to prepare for
college SO that they may enter at the be-
ginning of the years work enabling them
to profit by every feature available for
advancement. Get in early. hustle and
win. That's all there is to it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
still on Paper.

1t is rumored that an electric railway
will be built through Altoona and Stan
wood during the next year. Detroit
parties are at the head of the project, it is
said, and representative Of the parties
has already been through that section
looking up route. 1t is proposed, &C
cording to the report. to build the road
from connecting lines at Ionia via Beldng,
Greenvile, Lakeview, Altoona, Stanwood,
Big Rapids and on to northern points 1t
is said party Of surveyors will commence
operations in short time -Morley
Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
BRICKER PARK LOCALS.

Van Wilder of Ionia was guest of the
Benedict's over the 4th.
Edware Drese and family passed q
week at Kamp Kumfort.
Mrs. Eva Divine and daughter. Loretta
were guests Of the Arnwines.
John Shaw and family visited oyer the
4th with Owen Barker and family.
VIM. Shaw and family passed the week
of the 4th at their new cottage lakewood
Many visitors passed the day Of the 4th
at the park. Come again all are welcome,
Whitford's skating rink and bowling
allev did a big stroke Of business all day
the 4th.
Geo. Gotta and family spent last week
at the park They were camped at the
Lowe Cabin.
Mr.. Emerson of Chicago, Ill spent the
past week visiting the STATIONS at the
Pioneer cottage.
DR.. Stanton and family with Bessie
Face. as guest, spent the 4th at their
cottage the Dupont.
Milo Luck Of the Bedding News spent
the 4th visiting with the McCracken's or
rather the daughter.
John Shaw can explain best how the
big fish got his bait line. reel and steel
rod. about Sl2 outfit. and no fish,
Chief Robert Peoples OF the Belding
fire department, VIM. Huntley and their
wives are camped at the Echota cottage
Hon. Geo W. Nichols with DR.. Hoag
and their families have been camping at
the Harlan cottage for the past ten days
M. Benedict and family also several
friends from Bedding, camped at the
Wood Vine cottage several days last
week.
Mr.. McCracken and family also Elwood
Rockefeller and brother with their wives
past few pleasant days at r. r. Ed
wards cottage.
Mrs. Clara Stanton and daughters, Ina
and Ona, and son, Fred, entertained
several visitors during the past week at
her cottage the Pioneer.
c, @. o'Bryon and family with Will E
Plkngton Of Dayton, Ohio, Earl French
and Mrs. Nette Angel and son, Howard
as guests spent few days last week at
the Dupont cottage.
The Arnwine's have named their sum-
mer cottage Wan Wan. They certainly
have chosen historic name. Wan Wan
was the name Of old Chief Wabasis'
fayorite daughter. The Arnwine's have
beautiful summer home. may they live
long to enjoy it.
Some fine catches of bass have been
made during the past week. w. E.
Plkinton Of Dayton, Ohio, and W. F.
Bricker made several fine catches some
of them weighing over four pounds.
Chas. Madden and Frank Condor also
landed fine string the morning Of the
4th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Examination for Rural Carriers.

The increase Of salary for rural carriers
makes the position look good to quite I
number. The examination for Ioni;
county was on today at the court house
under Asst P. M. Fred A. REYNOLDS
Seventeen asprants were present, whose
papers will be forwarded to Washington
The following are the names and post
office address,
ionia-Fred H. Way, Archie Lyle, San
ford M. Kelley, Harry T. Coob.
Bedding -Henry H. Luck, Ed. D. En-
german, Clyde B. Pixley, Mark McNit
Lake Odessa-Geo. Tasker, Jas. M
Fellows, Chas. B Curtis.
Muir-Emory S. Danner, VIM. A. ALI
derman, Judson D. Banning.
Orleans Jas E. Little. w. E. Decker
Hiley Warner lonia Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

The anniversary Of the birthday Of
Uncle James M. Hanks Of Disco occurred
July Fourth and as is the usual custom of
the Hanks family for number of years
past reunion was called to celebrate it
including of course Mrs. Hanks who is
SO years old. There were twenty rela-
tives present at the home of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Brink. which included
children. grand children and two great
grand children the youngsters being
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
NEEDED WHOLE BOOKCASE.
Why One Man Is Dissatisfied with His
Encyclopedia.

Just as the train was pulling out of
the station a GREATNESS commuter
swung himself upon the platform of
the last car at station some 30 min
utes from New York. He carried a
green cloth bag such as are affected
by young lawyers, and one large vol
ume of an encyclopedia was under his
arm
He sank into seat and, with a deep
sigh, opened the book. He lost no
time In finding his place. but he SEEM
ed far from satisfied Soon he turned
In great evaporation TO his neighbor
and remarked:
Now, wouldn't that jar you? I've
been paying for this encyclopedia for
the last two years. and never had oc-
casion to use IL before. A new client,
big tanner, is going 10 call On me
this morning. and | wanted to read up
on the subject of tanning before
reached the city So | snatched the
volume with the letter T while eating
breakfast, and incidentally ran five
blocks TO catch my train Look for the
word 'Tanning-there IL is But that
is all that is there. Just take look
at that" he exclaimed, pointing TO
this simple legend:
"Tanning-see leather" - Judges
Library.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Bishop Mccormick of Grand Rapids
was in the city last Friday. He was &C
companied by F. A. Graham, Willard
Barnhart and Mr.. Hamilton in an auto
mobile. They came to look over the pros
poets for the building OF church by the
Episcopal society. A conference was
held at Hotel Belding with a number OF
our business men, where the party took
dinner. Several sites were looked over
but none we're selected, the matter being
eft for a committee to decide. 1t was,
however, decided to purchase one and
build church as soon as practicable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
woman's Place In the World.

The half angel, half idiot" period
is over in the woman's world. She
Is fighting her way into every sphere
Of human activity. Her labor is com
ing into competition with that Of men
In nearly every department of indus
try. In the learned professions she is
forcing herself TO the front by sheer
determination and force of intellect
In a way that will not be denied. Soon
er or later men will be compelled TO
treat with her and recognize her as a
coworker, and they could not begin
better than by admitting her right to
be covoter.-James Keir Hardie.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Fine string.

On Friday last James Avery and
Harvey Haysmer paid visit to Pine
Island lake in quest Of few of the deni-
zens OF the placid waters Of that lake and
their visit was we'll rewarded. Coming
home in the early hours Of the evening
they brought with them q fine pickerel
as result Of their days sport. Harvey
and Jim certainly know how to get out
and get them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Esther and Grace Hurbert.
The day was very pleasantly spent in
a social way and a sumptuous dinner was
prepared for the occasion which all from
the Youngest to the oldest partook of and
relished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanks are as we'll and
lively as could be expected considering
their advanced age. They are old settlers
in this township and highly respected
citizens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Called,

The comedian boarder who owed
five weeks back pay was in one OF
those facetious moods.
Madam he chuckled, spearing a
green strawberry and holding it above
his saucer, Il understand that you
entered the clearinghouse. business
merely to save enough money to be.
come an actress. Am | right"
The landlady stared at him coldly.
Eyes. Mr.. Tighball," sha responded
ia rasping tones. IL am boarding
beats at present SO that | may be able
70 beat the boards later on
And then the comedian boarder left
the table without even finishing his
dessert.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

1T is most amazing" said a metal
lurgist, how the world relies ON
metals for it's metaphors and SMILES.
Thus an orator is silver-tongued or
golden-mouthed. An explorer ia
bronzed by African suns A resolute
chap has an iron will. A sluggard
moves with leaden feet. An ostrich
has a copper-lined stomach. A million.
aire has tin. A swindler is as slippery
as quicksilver. A borrower has brass. /"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Miss lmogene Ireland has been awarded
the Olivet scholarship from the high
school, her standing being fraction
higher than that Of Miss Carrie Demorest
who stood next to her. There we're
several other pupils who approached near
the mark which speaks well for our
schools and Of the close application to
duty Of teachers and students.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
MANS Labor Expensive.

The daily work OF grown man has
been found by a French psychologist
to be about 0.47 horsepower per hour.
He calculates that ESQ workmen at
three francs per day, or q total OF 75o
francs, would yield 100 horsepower,
which would be supplied by horses at
a cost of 60 francs. and by q gas
motor for 2.50 francs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Ins sssi LaxaiIy. for Children.

Parents should see to Il that their children have ono
natural easy movement of the bowels each day
they are too powerful In effect, and literally tear
their little insides to pieces. leaving the bowels
weakened and less able to act naturally than before
the bowels and stimulate all the little organs &c
healthy activity Chocolate coated tablets easy 70
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Gas is used for more that twenty-eight
hundred different purposes; of all these
It's use in Gas RANGE is most popular
or its wonderful advantages appeal to
fyery household.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
EXCURSIONS
VIA rnB
IPERE MARQUETTE

ireenville Csc. Sunday, July ID. Train
" n leave beiaing at 1915 p. m. See
listers or ask ticket agent for particulars
Il. f. Moeler, q. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

For Sale-Sealed bids will be received
for the Adam Reinhart, Jr. farm of 100
acres in Keene township, until June ! !.
1907, $50 p. m, standard time The
buyer can take possession in time to plant
fall crops. The right to reject any and
all bids is reserved to the undersigned.
(Rev.) John M. Zindler,
Belding, Mich, or r. F. D. is.
Executor, Estate of Adam Reinhart, Jr.,
Smyrna, r. F. D. ID. soft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Greenville, Csc; Alma Sl.oo; Saginaw,
Bay City, 81 so Sunday. July FL.
rain will leave Bedding at 1857 a. m.
see posters or ask ticket agents for par
tlculars. n. F. Moeller, @. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Grand Rapids Csc. Sunday, July "a.
I Train will leave Belding at 1922 a. IN.
= ae posters or ask tictst agent for par
ti:ulars. n, F. Moeller. c. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

We desire to extend our sincere thanks
for the kindness, help and sympathy ex-
tended to US in the death and burial oil
our son, Otto White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Granger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Niagara Falls. Alexandria Bay Torn
10 and Montreal excursion THURSDAY. July
25th. For rates, time of trains. routes.
SIC. ask agents. n. F. Moeler. @. P. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
LOW RATE EXCURSIONS

Special low rate excursion tickets to
the jamestown Exposition on sale at all
Ioere Marquette ticket offices. Ask agents
Tor particulars.
Ia II. F. Modler G. p. A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

Grand Ledge, Csc; Lansing. z5c;
Island Lake. $l.5o; Detroit So 90, Sun
day. July 81 Train will leave Bedding
at z:l0 m. See posters or ask ticket
agents for particulars.
H. F. Moeller, @. P. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
APOLLO CLUB FESTIVAL.
To be Held May IS and 16-Cistin
guished Artists to Appear.

Wednesday and Thursday, May Is
and 1G at the Burtis opera house, Day-
export. occurs the annual May festival
of the Apollo club. Madame Schu-
mam-Heinck has been secured for the
first evening. Thursday afternoon an
orchestra of 30 pieces assisted b.
soloists from Chicago will give a pro-
gram and in the evening Mendelssohn' :
oratOriO, st. Paul. will be sung by 4
chorus of 100 voices assisted by Mad
anne Syble Sammis. soprano, Madame
Bracken, alto, Mr.. Miller. tenor, Mr.
Beard. bass, all well known artists ami
the symphony orchestra. Box office
now open at Driscou's drug store,
Fourth and Brady streets. Davenport
Seats. first night 81. s.. $3.50 and s..
matinee 30 cents, IS cents, 81, AMI
$3.50. Thursday evening. 80 cents, -
cents. 81, $1.50. and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13

F. o. NanGalder, editor OF the Modern
Woodman, departed this noon for
Champaign, where they will attend the
ceremonies of initiation Of a big class
of candidates. They will stop ut PEG.
ria for Il conference with the central
promotion committee of the Peoria
head camp of 1908 for the purpose #
examining the locations being consid-
cred for the meeting in Peoria. The
officers from this city are TO be thy
guests Of The committee at dinner this
evening, and viii give the Peoria
members information in relation to the
requirements for the convention. Both
will make addresses at the ceremonies
al Champaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
MOTHER WAS DEAD
James Cundy Steals Money to
Take Him to Funeral at
iron Mountain, Mich.
ARRESTED ON THE TRAIN
Returned From Joliet and Held to
Grand Jury on Day of Burial
Woman Gets 20 Days.

Because his mother was dead at Iron
Mountain. Mich, and he wanted to go
there to attend her funeral, James Gun
dy took $l2 belonging to Miss Laura
Allen, and started for Chicago. Inc
police here We're notified and the au-
thorities at Joliet instructed to arrest
Cundy on the train. He was held At
Joliet until the arrival of Detective Cox
from this city, who returned with the
prisoner yesterday noon. The funeral
Of the young mans mother was held
today at Iron Mountain and this after
noon the son was held TO the grand
jury for larceny under $500 bonds, by
Magistrate Elliott The young man adj
mitted taking the money Friday even
ing from the drawer Of 4 dresser in Il
room at the home where he boarded.
He exhibited the kilograms announcing
his mothers serious condition and the
subsequent announcement of her death
and the arrangements for the funeral.
Woman to Jail.
Nellie quinn was sentenced - -
days in the county jail today by Ma
istrate Elliott. The woman was AZ
rested Thursday and fined 81 and cos g
for drunkenness. and ordered to leave
town. Che gave her name at that time
as Minnie LaGrange. She did nos
leave. and when brought before the
magistrate this morning was fined 500
and costs for disorderly conduct and il
default of the amount was sent to jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
HEAD IS CUT OFF
RayAnderson, 14-Year-Old OaV-
export Boy, Jumps From
Train.
FALLS BACK INTO WHEELS
Returning Home With Brother Afr
Visit With Relatives in
Muscatine.

FOurteen-year-old Ray Anderson
jumped from Rock Island freight
train at Third and Davie streets. Day
export about O'Clock yesterday after
non and was instantly killed. He re-
bounded from the pavement back IA
Ger the wheels. his head was cut OF
and his body was ground into an I'M.
recognizable mass.
Ray. who was the son of Mr.. AM
Mrs. C. l.. Anderson of 2009 West
Sixth street, Davenport, had been with
his older brother on a visit with rela-
lives in Muscatine. Coming home
they missed the passenger train and
boarded the southwest freight.
Discuss Place 10 Jump.
AS they neaTed the city they dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
Children Start a Fire.

The fire department made a six
blocks run this morning at 11:35 to the
residence Of Bernard Redicker, 1115
Seventeenth street. Children in the
neighborhood had set fire to quaint
ty of hay in an old shed and the flames
were gaining gOod Roadway. but on tn
arrival of the department the blaze
was eNtinguished with but very smell
loss. Yesterday afternoon at 2:15 the
department was called to the railroad
tracks at Fifteenth street and First
avenue, where a pile of ties was burn
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13

machines used in games of chance, be-
ing prohibited by the laws Of the state
Of Illinois and The ordinances of the
city Of Rock Island. shall be removed
at once from all saloons. cigar stores,
and other public places. You are here
by instructed to notify the owners and
Of such places that unless
this be done at once ali offenders will
be prosecuted by the city authorities.
LOUIS Y. ECkHART.
Chief OF Police"
Notice il Given.
The police officers during the day
We're busy carrying out the chiefs in
to notify the owners to have
the machines removed, ana the under
standing is that all must disappear pc
fore morning, but no prosecution will
he brought for operating the machines
today.
This action is one of The steps CON
tcmplatcd by Mayor Schaffcr. and is
along the line of his notice TO saloon
keepers as to what will be required Of
them in the conduct of their places Of
business under the present administra-
tion. Other action along similar lines
is possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13

cussed where they should jump -
avoid having to walk back from the
station. Ray decided to jump at DAVE
street and did so, against the advice
of his brother. who remained on boa d
and witnessed his death.
No blame was fixed by the coroner's
jury which held an inquest this morn
ing. The Anderson family formerly
lived at Dixon. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
Are You Undecided?

As to who should do your carpet ana
rug cleaning or the laying of your
carpets. mating and linoleum? If so,
call up on either phone, North 195.
Goods called for and delivered TO any
part of the tri-cities
DAVENPORT RUG COMPANY.
c. NJ Rueffel, Mgr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13

II. from to s. A cordial invitation is
extended to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jens of CHI
Cago who have spent the last two
weeks at the home of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Ed ,Iens OF South
Roc! Island, today became the parents
OF fine daughter. their first born.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
THE W E4TH Il X.
Showers this afternoon and tonight
cooler tonight; Tuesday. fair.
}. VI. SHERIER. Local FOrecastcr.

Temperature at . u. M, CT; mt 3:3O
y. M. -. Maximum temperature i'm Hast
- hours. 20; minimum, 81. Velocity of
wind at . IL. M. 10 miles per hour. Stage
of water. 90 feet, u fall of - foot in
last ~ hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-13
ORDERS Them OUT
Chief of Police Eckhart Issues
instructions Regarding
Slot Machines
GIVEN TO THE DEPARTMENT
Owners Notified to Remove Devices at
Once or Prosecution by City
Will Follow

Tomorrow there will be no slot ma
chimes in operation in the city, if the
orders issued by Chief Eckhart of the
police department are enforced. The
chief this morning posted an order to
the members of the department that all
Slot machines in cigar stores. saloons,
and other public places must be rcmoy-
ed at once, or the owners will be pros
ecuted by the city authorities. The
chief is acting on instructions from
Mayor Schaffer.
The Removal Order.
The order posted at the police station
today is directed to the police of the
city, and is as follows:
Notice is hereby given that all slot