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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
Very sarcastic

Representative Wards appendix which
was removed by DR.. Abrams Sunday af-
ternoon, was on exhibition in the house
last night to silence all doubters of the
genuineness of the operation.
Thus reads dispatch to Detroit pa
per this morning. Probably it will have
the desired result, for who could fail to be
convinced by the sight Of an appendix
vermiformis floating idly in bottle OF
alcohol. and by the solemn assurance Of
the doctor who welded the knife as to
from whence it came9 One Of the clouds
OF doubt which have surrounded the case
in which Rep. Ward is in the position OF
being leading character may be consid-
cred to have faded away. But it will
take something even more convincing
than DR.. Abrams grewsome exhibit to
dspell the others.-Lansing State Repub-
lican.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
|DOINGS OF The
COMMON COUNCIL
Lot of Cross Walks Called For
Ten Ordered
Going After More Water-Gardner a.
sons Authorized to Finish
Crippled Well

The councllmen were all present Friday
evening, when Mayor Bricker called to
order, except Alderman Hull.
| Petitions came in at lively rate for
new cement sidewalks from all parts OF
the city, and if all the petitioners build
who are asking the privilege there will te
a big stretch of it laid this summer and
the city will have to pay big rebate.
The well and water proposition was
discussed and it was finally decided to
authorize c. B. Gardner & Sons, the firm
which put down the present bunch, to go
after more water by lowering one OF them
TO depth of so feet or more if neces-
sary to strike into coarse gravel, also to
repair the crippled well. If the supply is
adequate it may not be necessary to con-
struct settling basin
The report Of the auditing committee
was received and adopted. The report
showed that there was but little money
on hand IN the several funds, some Of
which had been considerably overdrawn.
The street and sidewalk committee re-
ported and recommended the laying Of
20 s-walks at different points, which
Drought out quite sharp discussion, IN
which the mayor and aldermen took a
hand as to the necessity and advisability
Of the work and expense at the present
Alderman Lloyd finally moved to cut the
number to 10, and it was so ordered
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
HE is STILL AT 1T
Electric Road May BE a Sure Thing
Mr.. Boynton Says So

j. w. Boynton, the veteran railroad
promoter OF Grand Rapids was in this
city couple Of DAYS the past week and
while here met several of our leading
business men and talked railroad. For
some time he has been agitatlng a rail-
road from Grand Rapids to Alma, strik-
ing the towns of Rockford, Greenville,
Langston, Lakevlew and Mt. Pleasant on
the way. He claims to have this road
surveyed the entire length and the right
of way paid for
Now he proposes to build branch OF
this main line from Lang ston to Saginaw.
taking in Clifford Lake. Stanton. Crystal,
ithaca and St Charles. He had just
been over the proposed new route from
Langston to Ithaca and was much pleased
with the country and the interest the peo-
pie are taking in the project. stanton
Clipper.
Mr.. Boynton was in Beldng last Sat-
urday. He is president Of the Grand
,pids Electric Railway Co. and says he
also proposes to build line from Mil
Greek through Grattan and this city to
Greenvile, giving US Greet transportation
and communication every few hours with
Grand Rapids, and only asks the people
here to do as we'll as Greenvlle has done
to secure it; give him $4,000 in notes
payable when the road is finished and
cars running. He says the road is al
ready financed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
WILL OBSERVE IT
Memorial and Decoration Day-Post.
Corps and Citizens To Unite.
Headquarters Dan S. Root Post No. &c,
Dept. of Mich, G. A. r.

Headquarters Dan S. Root Post No. 1876,
Dept. of Mich, @. A. r.
Beding, May %, 1907.
Dan s. Root Post and its auxiliary w.
R. c. will observe Memorial Sunday, May
g. by attending in a body the morning
service at Christ church
The Posts and Corps will assemble at
their G A. R hall at $50 o'clock ana
march to the church.
Decoration Day. May 80, the Post and
Corps will assemble at their G. A. r hall
at o'clock sharp and march to the Silk
Mill bridge where the Corps will give their
rltualistic water service for the sailors
and mariners buried in the sea. They
will then march to the Church of Christ
ton day address under the following pro-
gram; Singing invocation; solo. Mrs.
Henry Friedly, Wrap the Flag Around
Me- recitation, Mrs. M. NJ Benedict:
reading Of Lincoln's Gettysburg address
address, Rev. Meese; singing. America;
benediction. From the church the Post
and Corps will return to their hail. They
will reassemble at River Ridge cemetery
at 80 o'clock for the @. A. r. cemetery
service after which they will proceed to
the SMYRNA cemetery for service at 2:4o
o'clock then to the Otisco cemetery at
$3.50 after which they will disperse.
All soldiers. sailors, marines and w.
R. c. are cordially invited to join with US
in the observance of both memorial Sun
day and decoration day. Every comrade
will wear his badge. All civic bodies
orders and schools are invited to assemble
with US at the G. A. r. hall on decoration
day and join in the service.
Let every citizen give honor to his owr,
as we'll as the nations dead Bring
flowers and wreathes for every grave in
your cities Of the dead.
Frank r. Chase,
W. r. Olds, Commander.
Adjutant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
CITY LAUNDRY
WIPED OUT
Fire Did n Great Deal of Damage
Early Saturday Morning.
l.. e.. Mfllard Lost Everything Bui
Two Books-Menk e's building
Was saved

About one o'clock Saturday morning, as
Night Watchman Fred Morgan, who was
or in place of Fred VanVckle, was in the
alley in the rear of the blocks on Main
street, he smelled smoke occasionally and
called DR.. Fitzmorris' attention to it as he
was starting out TO make Call at Web
ster's barn. Soon afterward a small
flame and smoke was located in the roof
of the laundry building and Mr.. Webster
gave the alarm TO central.
1t was discovered that the interior Of
the laundry was on fire and when the
fire department, which responded quickly,
arrived. the flames had good start.
A hose pipe was attached to the hy-
at Leonards corner, but for some reason,
shortly after the water started it suddenly
stopped and another connection had to be
made at Hotel Belding corner. This
caused delay and by the time the force
was on again the fire had made great
headway and was bursting through the
roof and windows.
w. r. Menkee's building occupied by
himself with his gallery above and w. E.
Fishers harness shop below was threat
ened. but the firemen kept a stream of
water playing on it and il was saved, but
the south side was badly damaged Mr.
Menkee's stock of Photographic goods and
Mr. Fishers stock we're carried out and
considerably damaged Their loss will
be fully covered by insurance, but Mr.
Miard will be quite a heavy loser, as he
had inst been putting in some new ma
chinery and getting his laundry to run
ming in fine shape There was much fine
laundry belonging to many customers in
the city and country besides Mr. Millard's S
furnishings, which were burned. 1t was
fortunate that his building had brick walls,
otherwise the Menkee building could not
have been saved.
The foreman of the laundry, Leon
Woodin, and the delivery boy lost some Of
their clothing
Mr.. Millard carried $1,000 insurance
on his building $500 with w. F. SandeIl
and $500 with |. L. Huobell. There was
also $500 on his fixtures in Mr.. Hubbell's s
agency. W. E Fisher carried $3.50 on
his stock Of harness goods and Mr.. Men
kee $3.50 on gallery stock in the Wagner
& Sons agency. Mr. Menkee's building
was also insured for $500 in the Hubbell
agency
Mr. Millard intends to rebuild at once
and has made arrangements to take care
of all laundry work in the meantime.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

The Ashley Cemetery Association will
hold their annual meeting May so, at one
o'clock at the cemetery where the school
children will decorate the graves and at
2 o'clock p. m. the following program will
be carried out at the residence Of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Dewey just north of the GEM
etery on their lawn, weather permitting
otherwise it will be held in Ashley church.
Every one cordially invited to be present.
Program Call to order by President
w. D. Hall; song, America; invocation
Rev. Richard Weaver; solo. Mrs. Clint
Green; address, Rev. c. E. Maxfield
Belding; duet by Mesdames Godfrey and
Tuttle; address, Judge w. B. Perkins
Grand Rapids music, Lawrence Green
and Miss Vose; closing remarks, Rev.
Richard Weaver; closing song, God be
with You till We Meet Again
The Orleans Cemetery association are
planning to observe the day with a fine
program and appropriate exercises decor
alton day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
birthday Surprise

Mrs. c. S. Barnes arranged pleasant
surprise for her daughter Bertha Monday
evening in honor Of her nineteenth birth
day Twelve Of the Young lady friends
OF Miss Barnes were invited and they as
sembled at the home while she and her
sister Irene were down town. On their
return the guests occupied the house and
Bertha, who soon saw through the trick
accepted the situation and for several
hours merriment regned supreme.
Mrs. Barnes and Irene served fine re-
freshments to the guests. The table
which all surrounded looked fine and
Bertha will ever remember the occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
A PIONEER CALLED.
Thomas IL. MilIard Answered Death
summons Tuesday.

Thomas B. MiIIard Answered Death
summons Tuesday.
Another one Of our elderly people has
answered the final summons and has gone
the way of all the earth. Thomas B.
Milard, father of L. c. Mllard of this city
p lssed away on Tuesday last haying at
lined the ripe old age Of 85 years. The
deceased suffered slight stroke of paral-
ysis last November and has not been we'll
since that time He laid down on bis bed
tuesday as usual and expired about two
o'clock.
Mr.. Mlllard was born in the State of
New York and moved to this city from
Pewamo about 80 years ago. He was a
member of Silk City lodge |. o. o. F. He
leaves two sons, L. c. Milard of this city
and Jay B. Millard Of LosAngeles, Cal.
The funeral was held at his late resi-
dence yesterday, Rev. J. c. Messe con-
Quoting the services, and the remains were
taken to Pewamo for interment beside his
wife who preceded him about three years
ago. Among those in attendance at the
funeral from out the city were Mr. and
Mrs. Lester Millard and Mrs Archie Ben
edict of Ionia. and Mrs. Fidelia Belts
of Jacksoo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
HO FOR LANSING
Week of fFestivtties-Presid ent Roose-
Welt VIII Be There Msy3I

Nelt w III I'VE Inere May III
Next week. May &c to 81. will be cele-
brated in Lansing the completion of the
first half century OF the first agricultural
college in the world. our own Michigan
Agricultural College, which was estab-
lshed in the woods fifty years ago; and
some who saw it establishd will help to
celebrate this most unusual event. The
exercises will last all the week, and the
program announced gives a really re-
markable array of eminent speakers.
Besides the exercises of the anniversary
proper there are two conventions OF re-
lated interests during the same week,
that of the national association of agri-
cultural colleges and experiment stations.
and that of the national society for pro-
motion OF agricultural science; and in
these three concurrent occasions not only
the state but the nation participates by
distinguished representatives, official and
professional. The list, headed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt includes Secretary Of
Agriculture James M. Wilson, the assist
ant secretary and two subordinate Off
GERS OF that department; the u. S. COM
missioner of education; Gen. Bell, chief Of
staff of the U. S. army, and many others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

Miss Mabel Barnum of this city, one of
the contestants in the Grand Rapids Her
AIDS vacation voting contest. is happy
this week and her many friends are also
congratulating her on the splendid run
she made in the contest. 1t required
considerable hustling on her part, but she
was determined to win out il possible and
reached the goal with large number Of
votes to spare over the Cedar Springs
girl, Miss Hopkins, who was trying for
the place. The prize is trip to the Nj
agara Falls, the ST. Lawrence river and
the Thousand Islands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
HAD FINE BANQUET
knights and Ladies of The Maccabees
of the World Dtd on Thursday last

oil the w OfId D1u on thursday last
On Thursday evening Of last week the
Knights and Ladies of The Maccabees of
the World held joint session and open
meeting in Woodmen hail. at which a
goodly number of our citizens we're pres
ent, and fine program Of songs. speeches
recitations, etc, was provided for the oc-
cason
Speeches were made by Mayor Bricker,
Frederick A. Bush and Deputy Supreme
Commander Gunder Of Grand Rapids
The high School quartette sang several
fine selections, Messrs Cook and Cornell
sang duet and Miss Bessie Face and
Miss PallIster each furnished excellent
solos and responded to hearty encores.
Mrs, DR.. Dutt gave fine recitation in
the real Irish brogue and Mr.. Bush a cou-
Pile OF rectations. At the close of the
program the guests and members found
their way to the banquet room, where a
fine spread was awaiting them. After
the banquet those Of the guests who de-
sired returned TO the hall and passed the
time in pedro.
Everyone voted it most delightful
evening
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
evening.

Thirty friends and nelghbors Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Sisco dropped in upon them last
Saturday to give them surprise and re-
mind them that the tenth anniversary OF
their nuptia day had rolled around.
The evening was delightfully."- spent with
games. graphophone music, social inter-
course, etc, and refreshments, consisting
of ice cream, cake and fruit. we're served.
Many fine presents were left as souvenirs
Of the occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
CLARK COMING BACK
Says He VIII Face the Music-IIas
Been Under Terrible strain


Been Under Terrible strain
Under Sheriff Ritchie Of Hastings has
received from c. P. laukea.r sheriff Ct
Oahu, details of the capture in Honolulu
OF Rev w. Duncan Clark, formerly Con
gregational minister at Freeport, and who
is charged with forgery of note for
$500 on Dayton, o.. bank, which he
cashed at Freeport about two years ago
According to this letter Clark took bis
arrest philosophicaly, stating to Chief Of
Detectives Tayloy, who arrested him:
well, I'm prepared for this. I'm ready
to face the music"
On his way to the police station Clark
volunteered some information concerning
himse {. I've been here about l8
months he said; 81 taught at Mills In
stitute School for Chinese and then went
to Hio to teach. While there made up
my mind to return to Michigan and came
to Honolulu with that plan half formed to
carry it out. On arrival here | received
letter from my sister advising me not
to return to Michigan. and decided to
take her advice.
mo one knows the strain under which
have been while away from Michigan.
However, under duplicate set of circum-
stances would do again just what die.
That did this thing | admit am
ready to face the music
Sheriff Iaukea writes that Clark has
been living with woman known as Mrs
Clark, his wife. They were together
when he was arrested and their parting
was quite affecting to both.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
congregational Church

Rev. N. j. Myers, the new pastor of the
Congregational church, occupied the pull
pit Sunday morning and evening and gave
two fine discourses. Next Sunday there
will be no service IN the morning, the pas
tor and people uniting with the Church OF
Christ in memorial services, but in the
evening Mr.. Myers will preach in the
Congregational church. He expects to
move here about June |.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

At the opera house May 80. the comedy
drama. The Hidden Hand" will be pre-
sented by an excellent company. The
melodramatic charm of the play is most
effective, and the dramatic and comedy
situations strong and stirring. 1t will be
faithfully presented, both in the acting
and setting, and the spectators will no
doubt find the presentation most graft
flying and sinterestlng one. Prices, 25c
35c and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
A NJ u s f nj f N L s

A production Of interest to local theatre
goers will be the presentation Friday
evening of this week of The Fools Re-
venge." by Porter j. White and company.
The play has met with flattering success
all along the line and Mr. Whites work,
as the fool, is especially commended for
its completeness, beauty and virile
strength. The star and company should
be accorded hearty welcome. Friday
evening. May "a.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
COULD NOT COME
sheridan Ball Team Was Detained
and Did Not Play Here saturday

and Did Not Play Here saturday
The Sheridan ball team was obliged to
cancel their date here last Saturday on
account Of the death of one OF the player S
father, whose funeral occurred that after
noon The Belding team was notified so
late that no outside team could be secured
to play here Saturday, SO The Hubs played
the High School team. The score was |
to S in favor of The Hubs.
The fans we're disappointed at not see
ng Sheridan play as good game was
expected, but under the circumstances
their appearance was impossible. They
will come here Saturday, June 8, instead.
Next Saturday The Ceresotas" of Grand
Rapids play here and Memorial day the
st. Alphonsus' team. Both teams are
top-notchers and good games can be ex-
pected
The Belding boys are getting in good
trim now.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23
Cards of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere thanks
for the kindly assistance rendered during
the sickness and burial Of cur loved one,
Alonzo Clemons. Those who sent tie
floral tribute we wish also t thank.
Mrs. Laura Clemons and Family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

All persons laying water pipe on their
premises in anticipation Of connecting
with the city water mains. should extend
same twelve feet beyond the inside Of
sidewalk. The city extends its connec ting
pipes from the main to this point only.
and not to the sidewalk as some imagine.
Ray r. Edwards.
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

We desire through the Columns Of The
Banner to express our since'e thanks for
the many expressions Of sympathy and
kindness and the assistance extended to
US in our late bereavement, the death
and burial Of Mrs. L. j. Wright.
Winfield Wright and Family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

desire to thank my fellow townsmen
for their kim assistance or the morning
Of May | 8, in aiding me In saving my
stock from the ravages Of fire.
VIM E Fisher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

Say, wouldn't you try our furniture
polish IL you thought it woud make your
furniture look as well as ouBp Yesp Well,
Just take homo bottle Of for Csc. and
try for results. Foster, Ritter g. Foster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

The senior play entitled. AT the Sign
of the Jack O'Lantern," Will be held at
the opera house June e. The Young
people of our schools have this in prepar-
alton and it will be fine attraction when
given.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

Curtain stretchers for rent at Foster,
Ritter e. Fosters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-05-23

A Gas RANGE does not COOK the cook.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-20
Nashville.

Rev. 7. J. Murtagh, who has been
dangerously i'll, is much improved
at this writing which his many
friends will be glad to hear.
Mrs. P. McGrath of Winthrop
spent a few days in town last week.
j. G. Moran Of Central City spent
Sunday with home folks.
Farmer Ives 10 treating his house
to 9 new coat Of shingles.
N. Flynn was a Manchester caller
last Friday.
Miss Fitzpatrick, Perndegast and
Mulyehill spent Thursday night in
Manchester.
Peter Murtha Of Algona spent last
week visiting relatives here.
Pat Moran and wife were callers
in town Sunday.
Miss Mona Lane was an over Sun
day visitor with relatives here.
Don't forget the dance to be given
at the old church Thursday, Novem-
Der 10Th.
Rev. Collins was visitor between
trains Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-20
WINTER EXODUS
OF FOREIGNERS
Vessels Sailing to Mediterranean Ports
Loaded Down With Third
Glass Passengers.

New York, Nov. 14.-By far the
greatest winter exodus ever known Of
aliens from these shores is now in
progress. Every vessel sailing TO
Mediterranean ports during the past
two weeks has carried third class pas
sengers to its full capacity, and those
scheduled to sail between now and
Christmas already are full booked,
with many thousands of would-be
ticket purchasers left without means
OF transportation.
Steamship men who have studied
the steerage movement, especially with
regard to the day laborers of Italy,
state that 1t is larger and more per-
sistent to the eastward this year than
ever before and from this they argue
that a large percentage of the voy.
ayers, seeming let-up in industrial
activity and with an exaggerated idea
OF the present financial stress, have No
intention of returning in the spring
The returning emigrants will spread
the news to all parts. of Europe, with
the result that the number of able
bodied men seeking profitable employ
ment in this country next spring will
be lessened materially.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-20
!: lrnerous Joker.

Could you have been with me on top
of one of the old horse drawn buses
on certain afternoon you would have
seen middle aged gentleman, slightly
the worse for wine, take couple of
half sovereigns from his purse. Be-
fore him sat two little Elton boys in
short jackets and diminutive beaver
hats. With much chuckling, the gen.
tleman, leaning forward, dropped his
half sovereigns down their backs, next
their shirts, and 1t would have done
your heart good to have seen the ex-
prcssions on the countenances Of those
boys alter from dislnay us the cold
coins slipped down their spines to
wonder and delight as, after much
wriggling. each lad extracted the
money from tile vicinity of his SOCK
Aubrey Lanston in Bohemian.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-11-20
THIRD DuMA is OPENED
STRONGLY CONSERVATIVE NOW
Picturesque Radical Members Com
spicuous by Their Absence-Cab.
met Has sympathetic House.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-Whcn the
third Russian duma met in the Tauride
palace the noticeable feature was the
absence of the picturesque class of
members. all of whom in the first two
dumas We're radicals of various de-
erees. There are SO few now as hard
~ to be noticeable, while the members
who wear the conventional costume for
such gatherings are vastly in the ma
jority. This means that the conserva-
tivcs are on top for the first TIME, and
speculation is rife as to what they will
do with the power.
This time there was enthusiasm
when the emperor's name was men,
toned. and the only discordant note
was struck by the socialists, who de-
clined to enter the chamber until after
tile ears greeting had been read. NJ,
llhomyakoff. Octoberist, was elected
president of the house, receiving 81
votes OH the first ballot.
The ministry now for the first time
faces sympathetic house, which it is
not necessary to either convince or de
~, and there will be no repetition oil
the dramatic scenes witnessed during
the first and second parliaments :
Goremykin being driven back from tit
tribune by hostile radical cries, o
Stolypin. spiritedly throwing down tn
gauntlet.