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

and led to the front goodly number OF
the Royal Neighbors who formed line on
both sides Of the approach to the altar.
After having placed the ladies in position
they retired to the ante room and soon
appeared leading the way to the altar
with the bridal party. Rev. J. G. Meese,
who performed the ceremony, followed IN
the wake of the captains; following him
came Rae Price clothed in suit of
purple carrying rose in which was hid
den the wedding ring Walking with him
came Hazel Price who bore the bridal
boouet of beautiful roses. Next came the
best man and bridesmaid, Virgil Gardner
and Miss Lucy Ingals. both of Smyrna.
Following them ,me the bride and groom
and as they approached the altar the
entire party halted and faced the
minister who Immediately began the
ceremony which was to link together the
hearts and destinies of the contracting
parties.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
friends present went forward and ex-
tended their congratulation to the happy
couple many of them planting the kiss OF
affection on the lips of the blushing young
bride.
The happy couple were recipients OF
many and beautiful gifts among which
we noted fine kitchen cabinet from the
Belding Hall Co., beautifully engraved
silver cake basket from the Royal Neigh
bors, several sets of knives and forks from
admring friends. another beautiful silver
cake basket, set of solid silver tea
spoons, large assortment Of fancy china
and many other articles Of value.
The hall was very beautifully decorated
with the colors of the order, and ferns
and roses helped to make the effect more
beautiful. At the close Of the ceremony
the guests were invited into the banquet
room where beautifully arranged tables
awaited the advancing host. Ice cceam
and cake were served and all present Gid
ample justice to the spread After the
wedding banquet was over the happy
couple left for a short honey moon trip al
St. Johns, South Lyon. Plymouth, Moreno
and other places after which they expect
to be at home to their many friends ii
this city about the 5th.
Everything was carried out in the most
| approved fashion and il is safe to say
that never in the history of Belding has q
wedding ceremony been performed ir
more style and in better form than the
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Rorabacher
They left on the ASP tram amidst |
shower of rice that would have done
honor to royal wedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Vie w i.. q.

The w. r. c. meeting held at the G. A.
r hall July 6. was well attended and a
most ENJOYABLE session was held. A num-
Der Of the old members whose faces had
not been seen for some time we're pre-
sent and the officers were pleased to well
come them, also their president. Mrs. Geo
w. Fish whose sickness for several weeks
had prevented her attendance at the
meetings of the corps Mrs. Abijah Rich
favored the ladies with reading and re-
freshments were served by some of the
ladies to the surprise of the president
The corps under the presidency of Mrs
Fish is in a very fourshing condition. Al
the next meeting Mrs. c. c. Ashby. the
delegate to the State w. r. c. recently
held at Port Huron will give report.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
ONLY GOOD MEN
ARE WANTED
In the Coming Constitutional
Convention.
An Open Letter From Grand Rapids
Board of Trade-Good Advice Is
Given Regarding IL.
July S. 1907.

July S. 9oz.
To Boards Of Trade and Commercial
Organizations Of Michigan
Gentlemen We believe the coming con-
stitutional convention is the most impor-
tant event that has claimed the attention
of the people of our state for quarter of
century. The character of our liberties
and privileges is to be revised or rewrit-
ten. The future peace and development
Of our state will largely depend upon the
wisdom and conservative patriotism OF
the men who shall sit in this convention.
1t is, therefore, of the utmost Importance
that only men qualified by learning, or
business experience, or professional lega
practice. or good horse sense and unim-
peachable integrity be sent to this con-
vention.
Our judgement is that we should not
endorse, as an organization, any one of
these position, but rather strive to awaken
public sentiment to the Importance of this
convention, and endeavor to prevent un-
worthy men being intrusted with this i'm
portant duty.
The question has been raised as to
whether member Of the present legisla-
ture can legally sit in this convention. Be
that as it may, 1t appears to US that the
members Of the present legislature should
not seek profit by their own act in proyd-
ing for this convention.
II should be understood that nnless
conservatism and ripe experience are the
guiding influence of this convention, its
labors will be strongly opposed when It
comes before the people for approval 1t
further appears to us that the principal
work should be to eliminate the deadwood
of the present constitution rather than
seek TO introduce experimental features.
A state constitution should, in our opinion,
be largely divested of legislative features.
1t should rather be astrong, mighty frame
which to build through the medium OF
future legislatures, as emergencies arise
and the development of the state warrants.
In these days Of unrest and active
evolution, the tendency of many of our
public men is to cut loose from the moor
ings of the past and strike out upon the
unknown seas of experiment. This ten
dency in legislative action can be remedied
without great sacrifice, but when it comes
to our constitution we cannot afford to
experiment Therefore il hehooves us tc
see that the best talent in our several
communities is given this important work
to do.
! he thinking people Of the state will
await with anxiety the result Of this con-
venton. and il it is not a conservative
one which will appeal to this class o
citizens strong effort will doubtless be
made to defeat it when it comes before
them for ratification or rejection Woulc
il not, therefore, be better to put forth
tnat effort now to send only men of ex
perience and known ability to this conven'
ton. so that its labors and The attendan
expense may not be in vain.
BY action of the Executive Committee
E, A. Stowe, President.
n. D. c. Van Asmus, Secretary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
A VERY PRETTY
WEDDING
ROYAL Neighbors Give a Wedding
to a Member OF Order.
wedding One of the Best Ever heio
In City-Numerous Gifts Makes
the Occasion success.

In Wood man hall on Wednesday after
noon Of last week occurred one OF the
most beautiful weddings ever held in the
city of Beldng. The contracting parties
were Clayton Rorabacher and Miss Vera
Whiting both OF this city Both OF them
were connected with the lodges interested
Mr.. Rorabacher being member OF the
Woodman lodge and Miss Whiting being
member of the Royal Neighbors.
The wedding was given by the Royal
Neighbor lodge in honor of Miss Whiting
About 100 of the close friends OF the
contracting parties gathered at the hal
to do honor to the occasion and the event
was properly celebrated. Mrs. A. Ec-
hert played the wedding march and the
ladies OF the Royal Neighbors carried the
thing through in a manner that was per-
fectly satisfactory.
The ceremony was performed in front
Of a beautiful background in which white
and purple formed an important part
At 2:5o the Misses Maggie Green anc
Jessie Green retired from the lodge room
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Elijah Aris nend.

Elijah Aris, resident of this city for
the past 20 years or more, died at his
home Tuesday morning about four o'clock
For more than year he has not been
able to do much work, gradually failing
until he was obliged to take to his bed a
few days ago.
The deceased was sc years old anc
leaves two sons, Ed Aris, of this city
Seymour Aris, Of Elm Hall and two
daughters, Mrs. Chas. Bennett and Mrs
Minnie Smith, both Of this city. Tn,
funeral was held at his late home nea
the Catholic church Thursday Afternoon
and his remains placed to rest in tn,
cemetery by the side Of those Of his wifi,
who died about year ago. Rev. Max
! field offlciated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

for the year was read which showed a
total disbursement of funds not including
the building fund of $l8,554. SO and tota
receipts including library money Of $685.
o55. 10 leaving balance on hand to date
Of $4,698.5l.
The amount paid out for teachers
salaries has been $9,429.59.
The recommendation Of the board thai
$4,000 be raised by direct tax and thai
the directors salary be increased was or
motion adopted and the salary OF the di-
rector placed at $50 year.
The name Of Byron F. Brown for one o.
the two trustees to be elected was pro-
posed by j. n. Armstrong and that o.
James F. Pinkham by |. s. Morris.
A ballot was taken resulting in thu
choice OF the doctor by avote Of a. to 20
For the second trustee E. E. Chappl'
named Henry j. Leonard and there beini
no other nomination his election wa
made unanimous by acclamation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
WILL REBUILD
congregational To Have Fine
House of Worship.

Congregationalists To Have Fine
House of Worship.
The Congregationalists are not satisfied
with their church building and are taking
the necessary preliminary steps to build IL
over into new and up-to-date one. AT
recent meeting of the board OF trustees
the conclusion to rebuild was agreed to
and at the morning service Sunday Rev.
N. j. Myers read the following notice
which will be acted on at the Thursday
evening meeting:
AT meeting of the Congregational
church board. held at the office OF Drs
Little, after having consulted with many OF
teh citizens who are Interested IN the
architectural as we'll as the moral and
ethical progress OF Beding. it was decl-
ded by unanimous vote to recommend
to the congregation the rebuilding. decor
atng and general improving OF their
church building. We also recommend
that said board be authorized by the Con-
gregational church to appoint the neces-
sary committees and make such arrange
ments and plans as are necessary to
secure the necessary funds. From
now henceforth until said church building
materializes let every member, every
society, every Sunday school class and
every friend of the church bend all their
energies in that direction.
1t is proposed to enlarge and make the
seating capacity at least 800 including
gallery, yeener the building, put in fine
pipe organ and install chime bells in a
new tower. The auditorium is to be
seated with the latest design OF easy
chairs. Plans will soon be drawn under
the direction of Mr.. Myers who has had
successful experience in church building
and the work will be pushed along as fast
as practicable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Dedicated His Den.


|. L Hubbell has been fitting up
den" at his home where he can take
solid comfort in seclusion when he wants
to. The heads of deer, bear, big trout
and skulls of bulheads, plckerel and other
curios taken on hunting and fishing ex-
peditions adorn tire walls while wild cat
and wolf rugs cover the floors. 1t was
dedicated last week Wednesday evening
by the Beldng trout club which takes in
members from different parts OF the state
Mr.. Hubbel calling them together on an
invitation that was irresistible.
Fifteen Of the members arrived on time
and an evening Of good cheer was spent
"Cinch," a harmless game of the thirty
cent" order founded by the club was a
feature of the evenings amusement played
under the strict rules of the club which
are binding in the extreme and were
prominently displayed so that no excuse
would GO in case of balk. Every guest
| found his plate at the table by place cards
WIllCll IOIlt OOblu illlSlonC' biS oi Sios ho'
ing drawn them true to name and nature
Three hours we're consumed in trying te
eat up the stuff prepared by the host anc
hostess and there was a feeling Of full
ness at the close.
Several dedcatory addresses wer'
made after which the clubs chaplain pro-
nounced the den duly dedicated Dyna
mite fire crackers we're awarded each a
souvenirs Of the occasion and in the earl
gray OF the Fourth Of July morning tn
boys touched them off.
The members present beside the hos
were George Nichols, John Hamilton, F
C. Miller, Ionia; n. L. Page. Grand Rap
ids; Geo. F. Smith, j. Arnwine, F. A
Wash5urn, w. P. Hetherlngton, n. +
Belding, Geo w. Mouton. B. F. Hall, c
M Wise and E. w Ranney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
In Welded Bliss.

On Wednesday afternoon, July 8. at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Sheehan the
words were spoken that joined together
the hearts and destinies OF Roy Hgbee
and Miss Bertha Beasley. Rev. Sheehan
spoke the happy words and the wedding
was very quiet affair.
When the contracting parties left on the
evening train for a short wedding trip the
immediate friends gathered at the depot
to give them parting salute and the
amount Of rice used on the occasion was
sufficient to start them away in manner
that was entirely satisfactory to all con-
cerned. The best wishes Of the Banner
and a host of friends 60 with them or
their. trip and when they return their
many friends will welcome them to the
social circle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
SUDDENLY CALLED
Mira John Reeder Passed Away While
ona visit To her Daughter.

on n Visit to her Daughter.
The uncertainty Of life has again been
fully illustrated in this city by the sudden
passing away of Mrs. Ann Elizabeth
Reeder beloved wife of John Reeder near
Vickeryville.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mr., and
Mrs. Reeder came to this city to surprise
their daughter, Mrs. William Allen. The
surprise was complete and both guests
and entertainers planned to 60 to Green
Vile Thursday to spend the Fourth
The trip on the cars brought on a
severe headache and Mrs. Reeder sent
for some headache medicine and after
taking two small doses of the same s e
was stricken with heart failure and al
though medical assistance was quickly
summoned it proved Of no avail and she
passed away about three o'clock on the
morning of the Fourth
Mrs. Reeder was 55 years, month
and S days old and has been an invalid
for some time past. The remains were
held in this city until Tuesday last await
ing the arrival of daughter who resides
.in Tennessee. And the body was shipped
to Vickeryvie Tuesday from where II
was taken to Bushnell where the funera
| was held at the United Brethren church
after which the remains we're laid to RESI-
in the Bloomer cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
RULES FOR THE ELECTION

Votes once deposited in ballot box can
not be transferred to another.
Free voting coupons will be published
occasionally during the contest.
Postmasters and agents commissions
are to be suspended during the contest.
The publishers are not to tell whom
anyone votes for, except IN case of alleged
error or irregularity.
Make up your mind who you want to
vote for before coming to the office as the
editor positively will not decide the matter
for you.
Contestants should keep a list of the
votes turned in each week, and see that
the publishers figures verify it.
All coupons and votes are at once de-
posted in locked box. the key to bal
lot box shall be in possession of the Peo-
pies Savings bank.
The contest shall close at q olock on a
date announced later. Twodays previous
to date of closing the Judges are to take
the ballot box, carefully locked or sealed
to the Peoples Savings bank, where it vii
be kept on table in the front window o.
bank during business hours. and the vau
at night, until close Of contest, when the
awarding committee takes charge anc
makes final count.
During the last two days all votini
must be done in the sealed box at tn,
bank. II secrecy in voting is desired
place your cash subscriptions, togethe
with other votes and coupons, in sealet
envelopes with name Of contestant ol
same and deposit in ballot box. Envel
opes and subscription blanks will be furn
: ished for the purpose. This guarantees
fair and square deal to all concerned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
THE SCHOOL MEETING

Passed on quietly. ii. j. Leonard and
J.F. Pinkham Elected Trustees.
The annual school meeting was held
Monday evening and in striking contrast
with some of the annual meetings of past
years It was very tame affair. There
seemed to be practically no opposition to
any business done. The directors report
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
Advertised Letters

Letters remaining uncaled for in the
Belding postoffce July 8 are as follows:
C. M. Brown, Mrs. Amanda Coffman,
Mrs. Dulluape, Mrs. Estella Frownfelder
Lizzie Green, Miss Edith johnson. Miss
Louie Parker, Miss M. V. Ward 3. Miss
Leatha Wood. Charley Wenkauf. Mrs
Edward West.
d. <. Wilson, Postmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11
$500 In Gold

EDUCATIONAL will be
Of the
SIS IN
highest will 1000 and the next
hishest5o
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-07-11

l-ANNouNcEmENT This Election will
be conducted on strictly honest business
principles, with perfect justice and fair
ness TO all concerned Under such cond-
tons contest is sure TO prove a great
success.
2-PRIzEs The first prize will be six
months scholarship in the Valley City
Commercial school, formerly the Grand
R,n'ds Rrsirees U~'ve'si'v If Grand
kaplus, value 500. Second prlz, three
months scholarship value $50 in tie same
school number Of special pr kss will
also be given.
&c CANrIpATEs-Any young ady or
young m III residing within radius OF ! 3
miles from Beding IS eligible TO b, come a
candidate for election The most popular
lady or young man shall be the one who
reserves The most votes and 10 them viii
be given the free scholarships.
4-TIE IN VoTEs-In case of a tie in
votes for any prlze, the winer will be de-
termined oy lot
5-CLAssEs OF VoTEs-The votes are
issued in coupons in the following denom-
inations:-
New Subscriptions. s. 100. SOC
Renewal subscription. l,00..- 4oC
Back subscription ....l .oo.. 4o(
5-yr. subscription 90. 5000
lo-yr subscription 1000. 25oC
6-GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS o
voting will be published in the Banner a
regularly as possible.
No employc Of this paper shall be
candidate or work in favor Of any contest
ant.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-05
WHERE THE MERCHANT FAILS.
An Iowa Farmer Tells Him He Should
advertise, and How.

An Iowa farmer contributes to the
Des Moines Capitol the following very
pertinent suggestion as to why the
mail order houses succeed in getting
the business of the rural communities
away from local merchants:
IF the mail order houses got $1,000
out of this county each month that be-
longs to the home merchants the fault
is with the merchants themselves The
mail order houses advertise and give
us prices on everything they offer for
sale. They tell us what they have
and what they want for it, OF course
we get soaked once in awhile and if
We do we can try some other house.
Most of the home merchants who ad-
vertise at all don't quote prices. They
neglect TO tell us what we want to
know--the price. OF course we can go
to the store and ask the price of this
article, and that, but you know how
it is-one doesn't know so well exact
ly what he wants to buy when he gets
in a store as when he is at home. And
there is where the mail order houses
make their hit. They send us their
advertising matter into homes and we
read it when we haven't anything else
to do and every member of the family
who reads their stuff usually finds
something that he or some other men,
Der of the family wants and many or
ders are made up and sent out just at
such times
Right here is where the home mer-
chant falls down. If he talked up his
business to us in our homes the same
as the mail order houses do the people
would be in to see him the next time
they came to town and in many cases
extra trips would be made to get the
things at once that we didn't know
we wanted until they were brought
to our attention.
The home merchant can save the
expense of getting up catalogue. We
people read the home papers more
carefully than we do the catalogue,
and if the merchant wants to talk
business with us let him put his talk
in the home papers, and put it in so
that we know he means business. The
home merchant likely, nine times out
of ten, sells his goods as cheap as the
mail order houses, and l believe on
many things they are much cheaper.
but how are we to know if he doesn't
tell us about it.
"A merhant must not think that
even his best customers know his
goods so well that they can tell what
he has without being shown.
1T is none of my business how the
home merchant runs his business, but
| don't like to see these roasts in the
papers all the time about us fellows
who get little stuff shipped in once
in awhile and never anything said on
the other side. There are always two
sides Of question, and have given
you mine If it is worth anything to
you you can take it,"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-05
Complete Amm.ter and Details.

thumb screw shown at A, Fig /, until
the hand points to on the scale.
First make a support, Fig. 2, by
bending a piece of sheet brass to the
shape indicated and tapping for the
screws, c. c. These should have
hollow ends, as shown, for the purpose
of receiving the pivoted axle which
supports the hand. The core, Fig. 8,
Is made of iron. 1t is one inch long,
one-quarter inch wide and one-eishth
inch thick. At point a little above
the center, drill a hole as shown at
II and through this hole drive a piece
of knitting needle about one-half inch
long, or long enough to reach between
the two screws shown in Fig. 2. The
ends of this small axle should be
ground pointed and should turn easily
In the cavities, as the sensitiveness
Of the instrument depends on the
ease with which this axle turns.
After assembling the core as shown
in Fig. 4, it should be filed little at
one end until it assumes the position
indicated. The pointer or hand, Fig
5, is made of wire, aluminium being
preferable for this purpose, although
copper or steel will do. Make the
wire four and one-half inches long
and make loop, d. one-half inch
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-09-05

wood, which is then fastened in the
box in such position that the hand
or pointer will lie close to the paper
scale. The box is five and one-half
inches high, four inches wide and one
and three-quarter inches deep; inside
measurements. After everything is
assembled put drop of solder on the
loop at d. Fig. 5, to prevent it turn.
ing on the axle.
To calibrate the instrument connect
as shown in Fig. 7, where A is the
homemade ammeter; B, a standard
ammeter; G, variable resistance and
d a battery, consisting of three or
more cells connected in multiple.
Throw in enough resistance to make
the standard instrument read one ohm
and then put a mark ON the paper
scale of the instrument to be cali
hrated. Continue in this way with
two amperes, three amperes, four
amperes, etc, until the scale is full
To make voltmeter out of this in
strument, further explains Poplar
Mechanics, wind with plenty of No.
SO magnet wire instead of No. IA, or
II 1t is desired to make an instru-
ment for measuring both volts and
amperes, use both bindings and CON
meet to two pairs of binding-posts.