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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-03-14
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Child Missed Pleasure.

II Is far cry from guerillas 10 Lit
tie Lord Fauntleroy," but the story
reminded a man who heard of it Of an
experience which befell Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett. When her now ia
nous story Little Lord Fauntleroy'
was running as a serial she happened
To be on train bound for a New Jer-
sey suburb. In the seat across the
aisle sat a small girl and her mother.
The child asked the mother TO buy the
last number of a magazine so that she
might read the new chapters of Faunt-
leroy. The leaves were uncut and
after trying in vain to get her mother
TO lend her a hairpin to use as paper
knife the child began hacking out the
uncut pages with her hands. Mrs.
Burnett took one of her own visiting
cards and handed ii to the youngster
The child cut the leaves with Ii with.
out even turning it over to see whose
name il bore, and then returned It,
She never knew that she was within
two feet of the author of the story
which she was reading with such eager
interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Pure gold is unaffected by the at
mosphere either at ordinary tempera-
lures or when the metal is heated IL
is also proof against the action of com
mon acids when used singly.
Moreover. II confers its properties
more or less upon copper and silver
when these metals are alleged with II.
Thus, for example, l2karat gold viii
Withstand the action of nitric acid and
the atmosphere al ordinary tempera-
ture. but some OF the copper viii he
oxidized during annealing. Nine parts
OF gold may be alleged with ten parts
of platinum In an ordinary crucible
and fire, but such an alloy will not be
uniform; larger proportion of piati-
mum will free itself from the gold on
solidification and homogeneous alloy
of the two metals cannot be obtained.
r-Jewelers' Circular Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
|EMANps OF JUSTICE REQUIRE +

"Had been governor Of this state ana
Mad the evidence been brought to me that
Iwas submitted to Governor Goodlng
MOULD have done just as he has done.
(The above is declaration made by Clar-
ence barrow, the principal attorney for
Haywood whom the jury at Boise, Idaho
found not guilty of the charge OF HAVING
y N,ipated in the plot to murder Cover
6teunenberg. And this statmen'
mes after every socialist in the country
shouted himself hoarse over the alleg'
injustice Of Haywood's arrest. Anf
fter a frenzied attempt was made U
N .te the belief that Governor Goodlni
aho. was sctuated by opposition u
Dr. But threats and frenzied appeal
4 opposition to the laws and courts oil ou
! airy did not prevent the arrest OF HAY
d and his associates. Nor did any IN
nee in the least disturb the justice an
less Of Haywood's trial And now tn
nv leader Of Haywood's defence say
t up to the present hour the governo
Idaho has done just what the demand
justice required
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

or conditions. it would not be
necessary for the governments Of Europe
to be troubled over ways and means to
keep their people from coming to the
United States. II there is any other spot
on earth which would better suit those
who find this country not to their liking
no interfering effort will be made to their
d ,parture, and no schemes will be formed
to secure their return. Our country and
Is government are not all that they
should be. but they will not be improved
through anarehistic threats or socialistie
-aultfinding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
BURGLAR Artist.

Karoly Janos. once painter OF con
siderable repute. but of late years
known as the associate OF criminals,
has been arrested under remark
able circumstances.
He was ransacking house when
he came across the portrait of a very
beautiful young woman which evil
IDENTITY been left unfinished by the ar
list, the brushes and paint boxes be
ing scattered about
Forgetting his errand, he picked NJ
the brushes. and began to add the fin
fishing touches to the picture. He was
discovered hard al work by the aston
ished owner of the house, who prompt
~ sent for the police and had him ar
rested.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
QUEER DIET OF RAccooNs.
Relish Crabs, Although Naturally
Race of Fruit Eaters

What made the crab-eating raccoon
first take to his queer diet? The
question is suggested by specimen
OF this strange animal at London
menagerie and which Is happy to
oblige any generous visitor with an IL
Illustration of the quickest way TO KILL
unshell and swallow a crustacean
without artificial assistance of any
kind. Doubtless the popularity origi-
mated In the shore-frequenting habits
of the species, and, being a delicate
feeder, the succulence of the crab,
once cracked. was an obvious induce
ment to renew his acquaintance on
every possible occasion.
Originally probably a fruit eater,
the raccoon Is inquisitiye and dainty,
both strong incentives to experiments
In diets. When an individual sees a
small object he does not understand
his actions fall under three headings.
He first puts the article to close scru-
tiny, both with his eyes and that SUI
percilious. upturned nose of his. Then
| he takes il away and washes ia
| characteristic action of this water-lov'
| ing animal-and finally puts 1t to the
grand test of eatableness or other
| wise. If IL appears unpalatable he
gives 1t to his wife
| In this way it is easy to imagine
how the creek-loving coon, wearyine
of too much fruit, made his first crat
| supper, and though he has never been
| able to add a squeeze of lemon OF
| brown bread and butter to the repas'
has become a confirmed lover of crus
tacea ever since. All creatures make
experiments until they become fixeC
habit and their whole structure IL
modified in accordance.
Nature, for instance never intended
the osprey to live on fish. 1t was the
temptation OF an old world trout II
difficulties in the shadows that frs
led the great hawk astray. Some
small Brazilian monkeys, again, live
almost exclusively on birds eggs, al
Australian parrot has given up
proper vegetarian diet for an ex
elusive regimen of mutton and man.
other instances Of the same unorthc
dox appetites might be cited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Two special attractions have been

Two special attractions have been
arranged for the bee and honey de-
partment at the State Fair this year.
A live bee demonstration will be held
daily for the purpose OF. showing how
Easily bees may be handled. A man
enters a wire screen cage with bare
head and arms and illustrates exactly
how the bees should be handled. Lee
lures will also be given from time to
time on the care Of bees and other
subjects of general interest. Bee
keepers are invited to meet under the
south end of the grand stand on the
afternoon OF Bee Keepers Day, where
general discussion OF matters of mu-
tual interest will be held.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
TO THE VETERANS OF THE
G. A. r.

IThe following poem was written by the
wife OF civil war veteran and sent IN
the National Tribune The author, al
though nearly II years OF age, and IL IL
many years since the war. has not for-
gotten the heart throbs OF the long agoJ
Twas easy to march in the morning,
When heart-throbs and limbs were
strong.
When blast OF life's bugle was calling,
Like strains of beautiful song,
When the drum taps called you to ac-
ton.
And comrades were by your side.
So easy To march i'm "a column,
Each firmly stepping side by side.
How bravely you entered the conflict.
Cheers greeted each moment of tima
And honor was browning you efforts,
When life seemed almost sublime
With friends standing by to support
you,
And lift their voices in praise.
Your heart never tired. but only IN
spired
Your flag of success to raise.
When the work dragged on In the even
ing,
And the friends that cheered were
gone,
And the praises OF men were silent
| Indt Dptu 50 iOuuiS ~ h'D'H'
| And yo missed the dear old companions
Who started in life with you,
You sadly stood by the tattered Flas
Alone with the living few
| Twas hard to keep stepping In silence
When your path had lonesome grown
Life's bitter cup a soldier must orink'
| Without a sigh or groan,
| And this was the test of your courage
A test that you dare not shlrk'
| In the bright days and the dark ones
| You must faithfully do your work
| Yes. battle when plaudits may cheer
| you,
March when your comrades are sohe'
Faithful and valiant forward press on
And smile In spite Of the wrong,
In the bright days and the dark Ones
Faithful, valiant and bright,
| Ready for battle or marching on,
out in the darkness of night.
| Those only who march to the music'
But fail when the battle is on
| Are not tn. loyal, the true ana praVo
who stand by the mufiied drum
II may be your march will be silent,
Az YOU step to the taps OF the drum
When the battle of life is hnished,
And your work as "A soldier Is DONE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
EXHIBITS HOUSED IN BUILDINGS.

Enormous sums of money have been
spent during the past year by the OF
ficers of the Michigan State Agricul-
tural Society in order to make sure
that at the 1907 State Fair at Detroit
none of the exhibitors would have TO
be housed in tents. Since the fair OF
1905 many of those bringing fruits,
vegetables and live stock to Michi-
gans great industrial exposition have
had to be given temporary canvas
quarters, but this year u was deter
mined to build additional buildings I'M
til ample room would be provided for
ALL
Every structure on the new grounds
Is substantial, and II is hopeu tnat
within a short time the larger depart
ments will each have building or It's
own. The magnitude OF the state
Fair can be best appreciated when IL
| IS known that at the beginning or the
fair of 1906 the society owned 14O
acres OF land on the principal thor
oughfare of Detroit, a mile race track
80 feet wide, a steel constructed grand
stand seating 5000 people. fine
horse barn containing accommoda-
tions for 800 horses. five cattle barns
for 600 cattle, two sheep barns for COO
sheep, two swine barns for $50 swine,
for fine speed horse barns, 100 stalls.
a poultry house 40x150 feet, main
building 100x220 feet, well lighted, a
horticultural building, 7Oxl60 feet,
with the most convenient arrange
ment possible. an agricultural build
ing, 40x150 feet, a dairy building,
4Ox150 feet, with a refrigerator SX50
feet, administration building 70xl6Q
feet; the Michigan building, removed
from ct Louis; the finest band stand
in Michigan. toilet rooms In abund-
ance, score OF drinking hydrants
that furnish pure water. a fine rest
grove. tents for women and children,
and in fact every modern convenience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Brickers' Exchange Locals

40 acre farm, good land. large barn,
good house, orchard, three miles
southeast of Belding; price $1,000
40 acres in city limits; will sell
cheap.
House and fine lot near Central
school; price $3.50.
House to sell on monthly payments,
small payment down.
Fine lot on South Bridge ST., 2ls
blocks from Main.
Do you want to buy good payin
Grocery business? If so see Bricker
Farms for sale or exchange.
w. +. Bricker atthe store, Belding
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
a PECULIAR SITUATION

had of lowering over Maine ano
G. the star Of prohibition has slipFeo
southern states. Nearly every
state has frightened up on the
S.,.her with absolute prohibition, as
~gia, or by means Of local option, as
/ Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, MissIs-
ri and North Carolina. So rapidly has
.she temperance movement 10 the
isaat politicians are adopting It as
= c,n and the leading newspapers art
11voring it as means of decreasing
crime and disorder-Grand Rapids Her
aid.
1t seems little peculiar that the South
which fought SO hard against the prohibit
oE Of slavery and the slave traffic, ar
vii which the North would not tolerate
nould now be favoring the prohibition o.
uor and the liquor traffic, and making
issue in which its esdng men ant
ans are arraying themselves for IL
zion. VIII the South eventually
4 M demand that the North prohlol
!. - traffic? The evil is fragrant ont
morals, causing crime and de
Ifying law. A compromise policy wit
: avery worked war and bloodshed bu
ohbiton finally won out.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
AFE INVESTMENTS IN FAVOR

,eLulation is not at the present time
active as it has been during the great
part of the past several years, but sale
sensible investments are more IN
Or. Millions of dollars have been
Ted in absurd directions during recent
5 and schemes have been promoted
extent which have made fortunes
their promoters that had no better
,undations than east wind and moonshlne.
I'D the lesson accompanying such ex-
fences have not been wholly dsre-
.rded. Savings bank deposits have
IN increasing as the spirit Of speculation
been weakening, and these savings
posts are providing funds for Legitimate
terprises and we'll secured investments
little while ago it was feared thai
american speculation would lead to losses
) large as to prove dangerous and bur-
ensome. But danger from that direc'
on is no longer causing the least anxiety
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Was elected Delegate.

Adam Wagner was elected one Of the
five delegates TO the National Convention
of Building and Loan Association Leagues
at the State Convention held in Grand
Rapids last week. 1t will be held insNew
Orleans next year
The report Of the Belding association
published today on the last page Of this
paper is fine one and shows It IS in a
fIourlshlng condition due in large meas
ure to Mr.. Wagner's management.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

"A sanitary Bible" said the dealer;
you see, it's bound in celluloid, and
can he readily washed and disinfected.
1T is for use he went ON, lin such
antiquated law courts as still require
their witnesses to kiss the Book.
Book kissing has often caused serious
disease. But with our sanitary Bible,
which may be disinfected after each
kissing, the yitnesss health is abso-
lutely safeguarded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Doting Father-Phats the mather.
Mickey?
Little Mike-The teacher guy John.
ny Smart a reward-avmerit pictur'
card fur KNOWN his lessons, and Oh
didn't get none-boo-hoo"
Doting Father-Niver moind. Mick
ey. Come wild me to the sthore win
dies an show me phat koind av card
it was an oi'll buy We noicer wan.--
N. Y. Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
up-to.Date Petro.

Every day da policeman TAXA my
orange" sighed Petro, as he polished
his fruit with damp cloth. To-day
maka da change"
Made a change, eh?" replied the
fat man who was buying quart OF
peanuts What kind of change did
you make?"
why, before he could TAXA da or.
ange | hand him da emon."-Chicago
Daily News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
shakel Says the Norwegian Waiter.

Whenever we gave sufficient pour.
boire in Norway We were rewarded Ell
Their by a charming little courtesy
and mamie tax (many thanks) from
chambermaid or waitress or a serious
handshake from porter. driver or
guide. This habit of thrusting out
the hand for farewell shake, little
annoying to English travellers. Is a
sign of that Independence which ia Sc
pleasing In Norway.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

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 cant
make yourself agreeable to some leo
pie without saying things about 9th.
cys. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Internal Application.

He found his hair was leaving the
top OF his head. and took his barber
to task about 1t.
"You sold me two bottles OF stuff
to make this hair grow"
at is very strange Il won't grow
again." interrupted the barber. u
can't understand II"
well. look here" said the man, Il
don't mind drinking another bottle.
but this must be the las.."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Soft.

Freddy (romantically)- The moon!
The noon The beautiful mellow
moon!
Edna-And you remind me of the
moon, Freddy.
Freddy? In what way'
Edna-You are also mellow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Thew Did.

Hogan-Did tn S'ys iniye Moriari-
tvs spache?
Grogan-Did they? Well, ye should
hov bin there. They cheered so loud
We couldn't hear a wur'rd he said
Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Sad Occasion.

yes" 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 aringin'.
Yes, they WIZ 90 bells a-ringin', all
tolled."
But the next funeral in that town
was not so arge.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Foroot the Face.

Billie offered her his hand and
his heart.
JILL suppose she didn't think 1t
fair exchange for her money?
But you know her face went with
the money!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

bingham has the Oldest church edi-
fee now in America-the First Uni
tartan church. The building is 225
years old. John b. Lewis has been
sexton and bell ringer at the church
for more than so years.-Boston Her
aid.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
The sionificant "For.v

"Your constituents must realize that
you are working for them"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum;
but a good mary of them have gotten
the idea that am emitting the prepo
eition. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Ladies interested In needle and
fancy work will find an elaborate ex.
hibit In the Administration building
at the State Fair this year. Ample
space has been provided and every ex'
hibit will be well displayed. A wido
range of awards will be given. which
Is op,n to residents Of Michigan only
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Young Wife-Why were you so awk'
ward and embarrassed when you pro
posed to me?
Young i.usband-Oh, was only try
Ing not To look SO cocksure of being
accepted as | felt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

II saw a picture of group of chill
dren who will be rulers of men some
sav"
Must be girl children, aren't theyr
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Mrs. Hardapple (dumbfounded)-
For lands sakes! What does this
mean?
City Niece-Nothing unusual, aun.
tie dear. You know you Invited
George and me to drop In some time.
Chicago Daily News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
(lD|NC BANNER
shed every Thursday at Beldingr
(Ionia County, Mich, by
BANNER PUBLISHING CO
e. q. LAPHAM. EDlron
NE DOLLAR PER YEAH

ADVERTISING Rates upon application. Bits
Ykcted monthly. Cards OF THANKS. zoe 10
~ Resolutions from 5Oc up.
lntered at the Po-toffice, Bedding, Michigan
|itransmlssion through the Mails as Sec
X. class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

For Sale-The Sarah E. Benedict place
at Cooks Corners. Price $500. For
particulars inquire of W. j. Wilson, admin
istrator. 5f
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

For Sale-Two vacant lots on Ann
street, one vacant lot on State road
cheap, one one-horse dray, one top buggy
in good shape, one cutting box nearly new.
Wilson & Freddy. 3tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

l. one-half was true Of this country Of
5Grs which those say Of it who do not
wish to be pleased with any sort Of cir
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
Real Estate
FOR SALE

Broas Streets room house
4 with well, cstern and electric 4
lights 800
Broas Street-Lsrge house and (
barn with 2 lots in good loca- y
ton for ------Sl ,6OO
Front Street-Seven .oom house
\ about blocks from Main st.
in good condition -----SSoO }
= Handbook Street-Large six [
room house with well and 7
cistern. one-half block north '
of Basket factory IS 800 I
{ Alderman Street, room house
with electric lights, well and I
cistern, on easy terms for
( Sl,l5o !
Lewis Street-A good 6 room Z
y home, block from Bridge
~ street for ------Sl ,O5O
y Harrison Avenue room house
No. 10, if taken right away }
-----$l loo I
State Road-Good home about
block southeast OF school {
house at---.-----------@o oO
Washington Street--A modern y
10 room house with bath Z
room. electric lights, gas and
furnace, Fine location for
--S5,60 500
We have other places and va 4
cant lots for sale at all prices.
Call and See US I
WAGNER q SON J
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

For Rent-Nlne-room house with or
without barn. in good location. and good
repairs. M. a. Chapman
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

To Rent-Summer cottage at Broker
park, Long lake, see w. F. Bricker. 5tl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale-A good refrigerator. Inquire
ct this office. 6w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

For Rent-Summer cottage at Brlcker
Park, Long Lake. Inquire h. A. Loewe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

For Kent Furnished 5-room cottage,
Bricker Park, with steel boat. Inquire OF
John Travis. 2tt
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Special prizes have been offered
during the past five years for ex-
hibits of grains. fruits and vege-
tables from the upper peninsula.
When first offered they met with little
response but the exhibit has grown
10 be one of the largest and most i'm.
portant seen at the fair. The Upper
Peninsula Agricultural college will
be represented this year with a com.
plete display of agricultural products.
The exhibit will be in charge of Prof
Leo NJ. Geismar. Chatham, Mich, who
Is the secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Lost A gold signet pin with name la.
Finder please return TO Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Lost Red vest pocket account book.
F'inoer will confer favor by leaving it at
this office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Lost A good black umbrella, last Sun
Gay on road between Milo Haneys and
Wllllam Auoill's. Finder please leave at
w. w. Case store or with owner.
Will Covert.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Wanted Sewing, Inquire at W. W..
Cases East Side Grocery. Zwl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-08-01

Wanted-First class sticker man. also
cabinet makers. Spencer & Barnes Co.,
Benton Harbor, Mich