davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21

wish to express my thanks in behalf
of myself and children for the kindness
and sympathy shown US during the sick
ness and death of our dear husband and
father. To Elder Sheehar for his words
OF comfort, to the Belding Hall Manufact-
uring company for their many acts Of kind
ness. and for the floral offerings sent by
the Masons, by the machine shop boys of
factory A, to the Court Watchful and
Court Stewart and to the Beding high
school and teachers.
MRS. MARTIN SHANNON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
IT WAS INDEED
A ROYAL FEAST
Ninth Annual Meeting OF the
Gridley Club.
Famous Feast of Mouth and ear Now
only a Memory-Big Crowd W"ll
Pleased with all the Features

The ninth annual meeting of the Grid
ley club which was held at lonia last FRI
day night was another bowling success
viewed from either the table or the ora
torical standpoint, and those of our oit-
zens who found time to go came back
well pleased with the luxurious feast OF
oratory and edibles provided fer the ocoa-
sion. About eight o'clock the large crowd
began filling the chairs arranged for the
guests and in a short time all had found
their places and the spacious hall was
filled with about 600 souls all intent on
partaking of the good things in store for
them.
After an invocation by Rev. E. F
Branch of the Baptist church the guests
we're served with an excellent menu by a
fine looking burch of Ionia ladies. the sup
per being served by the Baptist aid soci-
ETY., and to say that the ladies did them
selves proud would be putting It in very
mild way.
When the inner man had been satisfac-
torily cared for and the ladies had re-
moved the remains of the feast, President
Raw A. Colwell of Lake Odessa started
the oratorical fireworks by bright burst
of wit and wisdom in which he paid his
respects to the club and its members and
also to the party to whom the members
owed their affation. After touching on
the great victory which the republican
party had won at the last election and the
things which contributed to its success he
introduced Arthur p. Loomis as toast
master. and he got busy with his little
jokelets at once and brought many rounds
OF applause by his ready wit and brilliant
repartee.
The first speaker to respond to his call
was the little Jap, Kiyo Sue lnui on the
subject, The Mission of the new Japan
He said in part that the new Japan was
the theatre Of the far east and was the
key to the situatione now being brought
forward in that country. Speaking of her
resources and rapid progress he said they
pointed to her Importance in the final SC
luton Of the great problems which affect
ed the great Chinese empire. Japan had
gone to war with the great Russian people
to preserve intact the great empire and to
maintain the open door in China and Man
churia and Korea instead Of allowing the
Russian bear to come over and take big
bite out OF the land of the yellow man.
He acknowledged the debt Of his country
to America and American ideas and said
that there was nothing but admiration
among his people for Americans. Speak
ing of the Chinese situation he said that
this great country was awakening from
its slumbers and would yet become one OF
the great countries of the world. He told
several amusing stories that kept his au-
dience in good hurnor and at the close OF
his address was warmly applauded.
Governor Warner was next introduced
by Mr.. Loomis who spoke Of him as a
man who was frank, openhearted ano
honest and just as he appears to be to al
who meet him. The governor prefaceo
his remarks by the statement that he
came to the banquet in open violation of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
MERRY CHEER
WAS THERE
The X. II. Annual Roll Call was a
housing Success
Members and Invited Guests Made
Merry at Meeting Tuesday Night
Fine banquet was served

Fortuna lodge No. 100, Knights 0
Pythias, celebrated the 44th anniversar'
OF the founding Of the order by holding al
annual roll call and banquet at their hal
last Tuesday evening, about so members
being present to answer to the roll call
after which A. B. Hull who was on the
program to respond to the toast Our Alb
sent Brothers reffered to them and reac
letters he had received in response to the
invitations sent them to be present, from
Alvah II. Pringe of Vincinnes, Ind, Geo.
H. Provenche, Detroit; Will Knott, Perry
Okla j. j. Staley Manistee, r. W. Swift,
Detroit; D. c. Sheldon, Ionia and Geo. T.
Baker, BemudjI, Mimi, and their cheering
words added much to the enthusiasm and
pleasure of the occasion.
A pleasant feature of the meeting was
the responses to the toasts suggested by
Toastmaster Hubbel who appeared in a
very witty and amiabe condition. Mr.
Hubbell first announced as an opening for
the meeting a song by George Wagner,
whose sweet voice never fails to enchant
his listeners. Mr.. Wagner sang Hearts
OF Chivalry in such a pleasing manner
that the audience would not allow him to
stop until he responded to the encore with,
Roses in June.
DR.. @. F. Smith responded to the senti-
ment, Our Charter Members, and gave a
brief resume Of the trials and trioulations
encountered by the valiant boys who, six
teen years ago sprang the K F. lodge in
to existence in this citv. Five Of the
original 90 we're present and stood up
when requested to do so by the speaker.
George o. Tooley was next called for
and sang very beautiful solo. The Song
of Home, Sweet Home, responding to a
continued encore with lively little dtty,
Arawan, which completely captured the
audience
Henry j. Leonard. one of the brothers
who always has quantity of good things
up his sleeve, was next called upon to re-
spond to the sentiment, Locking Back
ward. The speaker prefaced lis remarks
by saying that he thought his field was a
wide one inasmuch as if he we're mind
to he could GO back to the time when the
great creator was forming this world out
of chaos, or he might look back TO the
time when the gallant pilgrims cast their
sail to the winds to escape the tyranny
and oppression of the home government,
or later to the time when George Wash
ington, whose name is sa much in evil
dence just at this time of the year,
became master of the situation in the CO.
lonial period. He recalled however. few
of the incidents and hardships encountered
by the Pythans in their earlier days and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
TO CUPID'S DART
Two of Belongs sweli-known Young
People FnIl Victims.

Two of Belongs weli-known Young
People rail- Victims.
At the beautiful new home Of Sumner
Wilson. corner Of Washington and Broas
streets, on the evening Of st. Valentine
day, Rev. A. Secord spoke the words that
united the hearts. hands and destinies Of
Sumner Howard Wilson and Mildred Belle
Reed. two Of Belongs highly esteemed
young people.
The ceremony which took place at six
o'clock. was the beautiful ring service and
was performed in the presence of about
81 of the immediate relatives and families
of the contracting parties. after which a
four course dinner was served.
The bride wore handsome gown Of
point d'esprit over white silk and carried
a bouquet of bridal roses and the groom
was attired in faultless suit Of black.
The decorations were pink and green and
The same idea was carried out at the table,
roses. carnations and smilax being every
where in evidence.
The happy couple enjoyed short trip
to Grand Rapids and are now costly set
tied in their new home. The Banner ex-
tends its congratulations with other friends
and wishes them long and happy life.
The gifts for the occasion were numerous
and beautiful and many of them very
valuable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
s7oO Judgment In Liquor sui,

Through the efforts OF her attorneys
Messrs. Nichols & Sheldon, Mrs. Jacob
Lund OF Lyons has obtained judgment
Of 500 against saloonist there and his
bondsmen for selling liquor to her husband
Three other cases are pending iu favor Of
minor children and Mr.. Sheldon says he
expects to get a judgment in each case.
Mr.. Lund, who is now in Ionia at work at
his trade was baker for short time for
n. r. Unger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21

G. E. Shaw has sold his farm near Fen
wick and has purchased the Ingalls, g.
Gray bakery in Greenville where he is
now doing business. MIR. Shaw was a
resident of BeldnR several years ago and
operated bakery here and kept a first
class place. He and his family we're good
citizens and the people OF Grsenville are
to be congratulated on their new business
man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
Independent Club Entertained

Mrs. Nellie Millard and Mrs. G.. E.
Thompson entertained the Independent
club at the home Of the former Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 18th. Progressive
pedro was played and very fine refresh
ments were served. On the following
Saturday evening jolly load of eight
couples drove out to the farm Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson and were very pleasantly
entertained. Games were played and Mr.
and Mrs. Thompson were voted to bs
most excellent entertainers indeed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
Earl Gleason Dead.

Earl F Gleason died in Grand Rapids
Saturday and was buried Tuesday. He
was brother Of Carl Gleason Of this city
and a son Of Mrs. A. n. Clark Of Grand
Rapids formerly Mrs. Fred Gleason who
resided here number Of years ago.
The deceased was an excellent young
man. The funeral took place at the family
home, No. 22o Sheldon St.. and the burial
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
valen tine Party.

Miss Ruth Hale entertained company
of sixteen guests at her home in south
Eureka, the occasion being valentine
party. The evening was most delightful
ly spent with music and games and after
wards dainty luncheon was served. The
parlor and dining room were tastefully
decorated with pink and white carnations
and hearts. At late hour the guests
departed declaring they had spent pleas
ant evening
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-02-21
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the Belding post
office February l8, 1907.
Mrs. Phebe Becker, Miss Loisa Bigford,
Milton Barnes, Mrs. Ella Coons, Debert
D. Essex, P. c. Galaty, T. S. Heath. Mrs.
M. Kiburn, Miss Ann Laughlin. Miss
Isable Parker, Miss Mary Schmidt, Mrs.
Matte Weeks and Mrs. Victoria Wetlett.
D. E. Wilson, Postmaster.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
LONG -WINOED BORES
FEW sToRY-TELLERs KNOW
WHEN TO QUIT.
General Foroetfulness Of the Fact
That "Brevlty Is the Soul of Wit"
Widow Hedott a Good
Example.

"A little party of us the other night
at one of the clubs endured an infiic-
ton in the shape Of story teller
who did not know when to quit said
member of one of the prominent
New York clubs. If he had been able
to make serial of his narrative,
with the thrilling points at the chap
ter ends and given it in broken doses
one or two chapters at a time, HE
story might not have been so hard tc
endure but the trouble was that
he had to tell it all and all about it,
and as he was a man whom no one
would care to offend, his listeners
were outwardly placid and inwardly
profane.
Memory for detail is an excellent
thing to have if you are in a business
involving a great many small mat
ters, and, indeed, most callings are OF
this character, but the man or woman
whose memory is SO tenacious that
It brings up by association host OF
particulars clustered round an event
and insists on telling them all. is one
Of the worst nuisances kEown to So
ciety. In Flush Times in Mississip-
pi,' an old book OF southern river sto-
ries, there is character endowed
with such a memory and his acquaint-
ances sometimes inflicted him on
newcomer by inducing him to tell the
earthquake story The principal fea-
ture of this narrative was the fact
that nobody had ever heard the end Of
1t, for there were so many little sto-
ries hanging TO it that had to be told
first. and the narrator wandered out
of the main road into so many devi-
GUS paths and byways that something
always happened TO break of the
story before the denouement was
reached. While the yarn was
the company would slip
out one by one and leave the stranger
to his fate
The Widow Bedott is a first-class
example Of one Of these particular
memories at its best, or, rather, worst,
for she could not tell how the late
lamented said We are all poor crit
ters' without also telling about a
thousand other things that occurred
to her while logging along toward the
end Of her journey
Most of US have Widow Bedotts IN
our own acquaintance. some Of us
have heard stories like the earth
quake story. but nobody ever listened I
long to a Widow Bedott or the teller
of a neverending story without wcn-
dering how people like these ever get !
through life at all, or how they sue
seed in telling anything. The fault
Is one of mental perspective: to them
al occurrences are Of equal impor-
lance, all objects are Of the same
size and 50 they find it impossible to
make a selection. and try to tell
everything
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Corner Illinois avenue and Thomp-
son street. Rev George A. Fulcher,
pastor. Sunday school, 10 a. M,
preaching, II a. m. and 500 p. M;
prayer meeting, Wednesday, 500 p. m
PROGRAM
Chorns-Awake! A wake
Prayer-The Pastor.
Scripture Reading -Superinten endent
Sunday School
Song For Jesus.
Song Summer Comes.
Address Welcome.
Rehecca Winner and Grace
Frazier
Exercise-Bower Buds.
Duet Staffard Daniels.
Maynard Harris
observation-disclosures Vision
Flower Song.
Chorus Joyful in the Heavenly King
Short Talk by Pastor.
Chorus" Behold the Countless
Wonders"
EVENING PROGRAM
Sacred Concert.
Duet-Mr. and Mrs. James
Solos Mrs. Chubb and Stafford
Daniels.
Violin Solo Miss Trott.
Gospel Hl mn by choir
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Illinois avenue and Smith street.
Rev. Hugh f. Moore, pastor. Sunday
school, 10 a NJ; preaching II a. M;
Junior B. Y.P. o., 230 p. M; B. Y. P.
U.. 700 p. m: preaching 500 p. NJ
All services VIII occur at the usual
hours The ordinance Of baptism will
te observed at the close a. the night
service. The sermon subject will be:
for the morning, A Crown for q Cross.
in the evening God is wtshiu Reach of
Every Man. An are cordially invited.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Patrice-I see the vicar Of Thames
Ditton, England, makes the announce.
ment that he will reserve special seats
forS those ia boating costume In the
parish church on Sunday mornings
IN the southwest gallery.
Patrick-Hope he won't forget 70
provide foI those in bathing costume
who happen ia. and that he viii put
'em ahere their costumes won't get
wet
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
Tomorrow at the Churches.


Scraper stree between Illinois and
Canadian avenues. J. E. Pershing
pastor Sunday school, Gas a, M;
preaching ii a. M; Christian Endeav-
or, 1900 p. M; preaching 500 .. m.
The subject for the morning Service
"How Shall know whether | am
Christian or not?" Ia the eveniT g
tho subject will be: but and IF. !"
A cordial welcome to all
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

The absconding treasurer was OBJ
served looking over the papers.
Dear me" he remarked. mournful-
", how sad that the newspaper men
will lie so. Here's three different
ones that have reported me as Ia At.
lanta, Denver and Portland at the
same time"
Nevertheless, npon reflection he de-
cided not to try to set the public right
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
Cured Iiemorrharea ol lhe Innrs

Several years since my lungs wen
50 badly Affected that / rad man
hemorrnageS, writes A. Al. Axe.
Wood, lud. Il took treatmenf Wit
several physicians without anv benefit
4 Then started % take Foleg's HQna
ana taf, ana my lungs are now
sounu aS bullet / recommend it t
advanced stages of lung trouble
teiey 5 Honey and Tar STOPS tI
cough aud heals the lungs. and PIE
vents serious results from a cod. re
tuse substitutes "A. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
STOCK FOR MACHINE SHOP
NEARLY SUBSCRIBED

The Commercial club met last
night and discussed a number Of sub
jects OF Importance to the city.
The attendance was rather small.
The secretary reports that all but $50
Of the stock for the new machine shop
has been subscribed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Hon. c. n. Harkell, candi-
date for Governor and Hon.
DeRoos Daily will speak at the
opera house, Monday at d
o'clock. Everyone is invited
to hear these gentlemen speak
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Cobb Webb.-Dr. Bismuth out In
our town is the greatest health crank
I ever heard Of Why. do you know.
he win never buy any sausages until
he has tested every link with stetho-
scope7
Webb cobb.-Why does he do that
pray?
Cobb Webb.-To hear whether they
grunt OF bark.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Canadian avenues. Rev. Mccullough
pastor Teachers meeting 9:l5 a.
M; Sunday school 9:45 a M; preach
ing II a. IA. and 1880 p. M: Epworth
league 6:3O p. m.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
sT. JOHN's EPISCOPAL.

Sundays, $3.50 a. m. Sunday school;
l0:a0 a. m. service and sermon.
Fridays, 10 NJ. LitanY; Saturdays
I p. m. Choir Rehearsal.
Archdeacon Van Hengy B Smith
win preach in this church tomorrow
morning at the 1880 m service, aud
will administer the Holy Communion.
assisted by. Rev.D G. Beatty, the min
Ister.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Man IAN Pile Remedy comes put up
in a c0llapsibie tube with a nozzle.
Easy Ia apply right where the sore
ness and inflammation exists. Tt re-
lieyeS al. once blind. bleeding, itching
or pr0truding piles Guaranteed. "A.
r. Ovens. Ism
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

For scratches, burns, cuts, insect
bites and the many liule hurts com.
mon 20 every family. use DeWitt's
Carb0lized Witch Hazel Salve. Sold
by haliarney & Meyers and PEOPLES
Drug Store
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Miss jos phine Barker who has bss
teaching in lhe public schools her
leit this morning Tor her home nss
Nelch.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Hon. Roy fl0ffmsn. candidate for
Y. $ Senate, will speak at the opera
house Monday evening at o'clock.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

South Thompson street and Canad-
ian avenue. Rev. A. J Williams
pastor Bible school, 9:45 a. M:
preaching II a. M; Junior Christian
Endeayor, 2 p, m.; Senior Christian
Endeag0r, 6:30p. %. preaching Z 7.30pm.
prayer meeting Wednesday, 7.30 p 40.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01
LARGE AUDIENCE SEES
SCHOOL entertainment

The commencement exercises Of
Sacred Heart Institute, which took
place at the Opera House last night,
was attended BY large and distin-
gulshed audience. 1t was a pronounced
success in every respect, and was highly
appreciated by AL present.
Following is a list OF the happy re-
cipients Of medals and diplomas. Those
whose names are in capitals secured
medals.
A. MD. G.
Medals and Diplomas Awarded
cHRIsTIAN DocTISK.
ABBIE HURLEY, kathryn Rogers, Myrtle Ross,
Tim shannahan.
LATIN.
GLEsslE LEE.
ETHICS.
GERTRUDE NIDIFFER
APPLICATION.
MILDRED LAMAR Ala Donnelly, Hazel Mayes,
Hazel Blackwell. Audry Taylor, Roy Brady,
Fay Lyday, Irene Horton.
GOOD SCHOLARSHIP.
BEN HORTON. Herschal Taylor. Kathryn Rog-
srs Abbie Hurley, Agnes sheehan, Lilly Dennis.
PESMASsHlP AND DRAWING.
IVAN KING Ada Donneliy, Fay Nidiner
Music Department
PIANO.
MYRTLE ROSS, Hazel Hayes, Eaie McCollum
Ethel Raines, Abbie Hurley verilie York
VIOLIN.
FRANK FREDERICK.
MANDOLIN.
MYRTLE TAYLOR.
DIPLOMAS COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
CLAUDE LEWIS, ALTA H0WSE.
DIPLOMAS OF ADMISSION TO HIGH SCHOOL
Kathryn Rogers. Abbie Hurley, Anna shanahan,
Ethel Raines Efie Mccollum, Lorena Hun
TON, Birdie Aleorn, Anna Thompson, Clara
Waters, Mary Dali, Joseph Billingslea
ATTENDANCE.
EFEIE McC0LLUM. Hurschal Taylor, Yerlie |
York, Tim Shanahan.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1907-06-01

Thompson street. between limos and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-10-10
cnre of The nnnds.

For well-kept hands the nails are OF
prime Importance. In the first place
they must be properly cut, following
the outline of the finger tips,
When the hands are washed the skin
mt the base should be gently pushed
back with a towel or orange stick, so
as TO disclose the little white half
moon.
When the hand is held up before the
face with the palm inward, a tiny rim
of nail should show around the end of
each finger. The corners should be cut
round but not too closely, or they will
become sore.
Sharp instruments should be kept
from the nails, and cutting away the
loose skin should be avoided as ii is
apt TO produce soreness. Lemon juice
IS useful In taking Off stains. Should
they look duh or rough, little vase
line or beeswax may be rubbed on and
then polished with soft cloth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-10-10

II always seems so distressing to see
beautiful cut flowers wither and fade,
aud to revive flowers that are not nc
tually dead try this plan Cut a tiny
piece from each stem and place the
stems in large glass. or. even better,
Jar of cold water; then submerge the
jar In a bucket of cold water, allowing
the entire bunch to be almost covered.
Pit all In dark place, cover with n
newspaper TO exclude the air; let them
remain thus over night; In the morning
they win be as fresh as new, even to
the gistenlng dew drops"
Roses and carnations respond better
than other flowers treated in this man
ner, but so far there has not been found
any way to rreshen yiolets satisfactor-
lily.
It might not be amlss to add that
wilted green vegetables, such as spin
ach lettuce and celery. are to be fresh
ened by this same means, and may be
kept for days, changing the water ey-
cry morning, of course. However, we
all know that the fresher all vegetables
the better they are.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-10-10

| In the home smoking OF meat have
learned something by experimenting
that is great saver of work and of
much more consequence the
meat in better shape during the smok-
Ing process used low smokehouse,
and, handle the little necessary fire as
best | could, 1t would sometimes heat
the meat more than was good for It,.
had the fire covered In a little pit
In the center OF the smokehouse. Then
tried pit outside several feet from
the building with an underground 1ue,
but all the heat generated in that went
into the smokehouse, so 1t was unsat-
lsfactory.
] placed an old heating stove, with
the legs taken off. on the ground about
eight feet from the side of the smoke
house. put an elbow on the stove and
ran a pipe in through the side of the
smokehouse. Then | started a little
fire in the stove, and as the smoke
poured from the funnel it occurred to
me to turn the smoke down, so | put on
an elbow with mouth pointing down,
and rs that worked all right l put a
length of pipe on that and watched to
see what the smoke would do. In
moment 1t poured from the pipe right