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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Constance Collier. leading lady of
Charles Frohman's London Theater. Is
70 be William Gillette's leading lady In
Samson by H. Bernstein, author OF
The Thief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

1t is reported that the inroads of what
is called polite vaudeville on the regu-
lar dramatic stage are increasing. and
that Joseph Sheehan Thomas E. Shea
Alfred Whelan and Eddie Foy will be
among the stars attracted to this profita-
BILE field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Henrietta Crosman Is to appear In the
autumn in a repertoire of plays. .includ-
ing. Mistress Nell" THE Sword Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

The scenes Of the comic opera in which
De Koven and Smith, author and COM
poser of Robin Hood" are to write for
Grace Van Studdiford are laid in Buda-
pest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

The Columbia drew the biggest audi
ences last week, although the other thea
tiers had fairly good houses, and If the
weather holds good and the nights are
.airly cool the theaters should hold out for
some time yet. This week there will be
the introduction of Miss Cecilia Lotus.
a young woman who is unusually talent
ed and popular in a certain line of work
who will appear in new play. written es-
pecially for her by Mr.. Gillette. that ought
to prove popular. Then there will be re-
vival of 'Florodora.' which was so popu-
lar some years ago. by the Aborn Opera
Company. with many of the original cast,
which ought to attract many people. Miss
Walker will revive Mr.. Shaw's Arms and
The Man" which Richard Mansfield pre-
sented here some years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

A new theater has just been dedicated
in Buenos Ayres which was started
twenty years ago. RIP Van Wrinkle"
the opening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Martin Harvey has met with success
in Stephen Phillips adaptation of Scott
novel, THE Bride of Lammermoor." The
adaptation is called THE Last Heir"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Wagenhals & Kemper claim that their
production of Paid in Full is vindica-
ton of Shakespeare's assertion. THE
plays the thing" for it won success in
New York and Chicago without a star to
catch the public with the magic of a
name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Jane Oaker is in the second company
organized to play Clyde Fitchs Girls
in Chicago. Georgia Drew Mendum.
niece of John Drew. is also in the COM
pany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

Lenna Duer. the "Doll-face Girl" popu-
ar among patrons of the opera season at
he National. is meeting with her like
ness when passing the principal jewelry
stores of the city. the Duer head being
attractive to the merchants
along F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

William T. Carleton. the veteran comic
opera singer. arrived in Washington last
Tuesday. looking hale and hearty. AL
though a singer for the past twenty years.
Mr.. Carleton does not look day over
thirty. He will be in the city for but
one week. appearing as Gilfain. his old
role, in 'Florodora."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

George M. Cohan is to appear in Lon
don next March in THE Yankee Prince. :"
The piece is to have long engagement
in Chicago the coming fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

There were few whom Mrs. Rapley over
looked. and they didn't get any change,
either.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Fire In Greenviils

The fine residences of c. n. Tidey in
Greenville was burned at an early hour
Wednesday morning He discovered the
basement all on fire shortly after returning
home after the New Year was ushered in.
An explosion occurred and Mr.. j. W.
Belknap and E. A. Kemp were blown to
the side walk and knocked down. Mr..
Belknap was plckeo up and carried home
and DR.. Belknap. his son, commenced at
tending to the necessities of the burned
one. Mr.. Belknap's both hands. wrists
and arms are terribly burned. besides his
head, neck and face. and his beard is
burned off
E. A Kemp was taken to his home,
where DR. johnson went to work relieving
the pain and agony caused by burns on
his face and hand. At this writing it is
impossible to say how seriously burned
they are, or whether they are hurt inter-
nally.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Atrhe congresationsl church

At the Congregational Church for the
past two Sundays, the congregation has
been given rich treat. both morning and
evering not only in the sermons by the
Pastor Rev. N. j. Myres but in the excel
lent music by the choir and the rich tones
OF the pipe orgrn played by Mrs. Fred
Ireland and Mrs. i. n. Armstrong.
Miss Lena Leonard. who, is home for a
short vacations from her duties as an in
structor in vocal music in the University
at Grand Forks, North Dakota. delighted
the audience with the solo The Lord is
My Shepherd | Shall Not Want and her
fine rendition Of it pleased her many
friends. Miss B Fern Emerson, OF Chics-
90 school Of music, is who spending a few
days in the city. the guest Of Rev. and
Mrs. Myers, also sang solos last Sunday
morning and evening, rendering HE Was
Despised and Forsaken' The Lord is
My Shepherd" and Others in an excellent
manner, many compliments Of praise were
heard of each OF the young ladies, whose
solos were greatly enjyed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
4 g January American Roy

Stirring stories, interesting Information
valuable instruction, and Encouragement
along lines Of night living and high en-
devor make the January AMERICAN Soy a
noteworthy issue: The front cover page
picture speaks eloouently Of "SfeakinR
Home Ties Or cMers's pirate story is
continued two chsptei 8 'ass V. a>s5 lss,
Dillingham; Boy. Mr.. Trow bridge SERIAL
The Boy and the Beast is conoluoe1, arc
Mr. Tomlinson's S serial. Four Bows on the
Mississippi is begun, and promises 10 sus-
tain the splendid reputation Of the author
as writer for bows notable article
IS Canal and Jungle. the Bows Own Story
Of the Big Ditch at Panaua. written oy
Hugh c. Weir. who was specially sent by
The AMERICAN Boy to Panama to write
up the true conditions for its readers, ano
the boys will epjoy the snap ana vim Of
the story. All the regular departments
devoted to boy hobbies are filled with the
matter in which boys delight. Ga illustra-
tons. 81 90 year. The Sprague Pub
fishing Co, Denrot. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
NEW YEAR
GREETINGS
The Banner Extends Them To
All Patrons
\ Glance AZ the Past and n Hope Fol-
the Future What VIII I0Os
Bring To Us All

With the last stroke OF the clock at
midnight Tuesday there passed into the
remembered past the year Of 1907, and
at the same time there sprang into ex-
istence a new year. whose advent was
neraloed throughout the land wherever
the English tongue is spoken
The dead year has been an eventful
one, year filled with joy and sadness.
prosperity and calamity. peace and tur :
mo Accidents unprecedented in the
worlds history have brought gloom TO
the hearts Of thousands and filled count
less graves with their victims. But as
we gaze on the blurred and blotted record
of the year just past, many Of US more
fortunate than others have cause to re-
joice IN the reoo -ds which it has brought
TO US. Fire ano financial failure has cut
wide swaths in our own fair city, but out
of the chaos there seems to rise, Phoe nix
like. ray Of hope.
So as we welcome TO our midst the ac-
went of the new born year, let US hope
that 9o9 will oriag to US all ali that Is
good IN lie and bear from our midst all
of sorrow that il IS possible to remove.
The Banner extends TO its host Of read
ers Happy New Year and hearty thanks
for the patronage which has SO literally
been bestowed upon it in the past and
hopes for generous continuance of the
same in the year that is just before US
May 1903 bring to all Of our readers as
much OF joy and prosperity and as little
of sorrow and failure as comes to the lot
of any people beneath the sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
w. &. +. L Notes

The December meeting was held at TIE
home Of Mrs A. D. jerks Friday. the
2zth. After the song. Push On" Mrs
Smith read Joshua :l-9 and led in
prayer. All then sang, "Womans Cause
Shall VIM and participated in round
table business talk.
Mrs. jerks then took charge Of the
program. Mrs. Coville read the report
Of the 54th annual convention held at
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. 3 to l5, l9oz.
Mrs. Smith read of three victories IN
southern California and all enjoyed a
poem, The South is Going Dry" Mrs.
jerks read an article, "A New Years
Message from the Chain Of Prohibtlon;'
also the articles, Influence Of the Army
Canteen,' by Gen. Daggert, w. s. A. (re-
tired) and Work for Canteen,' we're read
and discussed.
These meetings have been very inter-
estlng Of late and members are urged to
attend.
Forty per cent Of our nation. or 80, ,eoo-
600 persons, live in "dry" territory.
Ypsilanti citizens, at meeting in the
First Methodist church Of that city, in
dorsed Delegate A. L. Moores resolution
presented to the constitutional convention
prohibiting the sale Of liquor in certain
college towns and within four miles Of the
corporate limits thereof A thorough
canvass Of city will be made and it is pre-
dicted that large percentage Of the
population will sign the petitions. State
prohibition was also favored by a vote Of
the meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
PICKLING STATION
BeIding May Have one IL Contracts To
Grow Cucumbe Can BE secured

Mayor w. F. Brieker has received as
surance from the Williams Brothers Co.
Of Detroit, the largest picklers and pre-
servers in the state. that If contracts can
be secured from the farmers in this vicin-
ity to grow two hundred acres of cucum-
bers they will establish picking station
here and agree to take the crop; not only
that, but will also furnish the seed at the
rate of fifty cents a pound, settlement TO
be made for same from first payment
made for cucumbers Contracts have
been left at the grocery stores IN the city
and farmers who care to take up the
proposition can get information of them or
from Mr.. Bricker
There is large amount Of soil in this
vicinity we'll adapted to the raising OF Gu
cumbers and it would be we'll for gar
deners and farmers to investigate the
matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
FRANKLIN w. KING
Former Old Resident Here Died in
Charlotte sunday

Former Old Resident Here Died in
Charlotte sunday
The following from the Charlotte Re-
publican YES an account of the death OF
former resioent here. Mr.. King came
here at an early date from Otisco and
operated the Hotel King. later selling it to
Wheat g. Davidson. and afterward moved
to Saranac.
Franklin W. King, for the past dozen
years respected resident OF Charlotte,
died Sunday at his home on Lansing
street. Death was due to paralysis, the
first stroke attacking him about month
ago. The funeral services were held at
the residence Tuesday afternoon, in charge
of Rev. T. r McRooerts. lnterment at
Maple Hill Mr. King was born in Utica.
Macombe county. October a. 85l. and
was married TO Miss Ellen B Ashley
October 81. 1855. He was the father of
two daughters, one Of whom, Mrs Carol
Brown Of this citv, survives Mrs King
met her death few years ago, the result
Of railroad crossing accident, and IN
1905 Mr.. King married Mrs. Theresa
Car penter. who survives. The Kings
were pioneer residents OF Saranac, where
they were highly esteemed. The deceased
was gentleman of quiet, unassuming
disposition and had the pleasant faculty
of making friends and keeping them He
was the soul of honor in his transactions
and while he had been in feeble health for
several weeks past, the news OF his death
was shock to his many friends in this
vicinity
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
GRIDLEY CLUB NEXT

IL Dated For Jan. 3I-Plans For Fine
Event are Maturing-Go q Speakers
The annual banquet Of the Gridley Club
will be held in the Maccabee hall. lonia,
Friday evening Jan. 81. Arrangements
are assuming definite form. and interest
is awaking throughout the county in its
success.
President Fred M. Kidd announces that
the tickets will he placed on sale within
the next ten days. in each township, ap-
plication for which should be made in this
vicinity to Chas. L. King. Palo; E. W.
Omstead. Orleans; Frank L. Moon, Otisco
Morgan Titus. Keene; Robert PEBBLES,
F. w. Howard. w. Lee Cusser, Belding
j. T. Beattie. W. T Remington, n. J. Hol-
brock. F. A. Reynolds, lonia.
The election Of officers will be held IN
the parlors of Macoabee hall between the
hours of and p. m, seven o'clock be-
ing the hour for the banquet. Ballots
will be there with all .the names printed
thereon. and every holder Of a banquet
ticket will be allowed to vote. the name
of each voter being registered.
President Kidd announces that Evert
M. Davis, of lopia. will be toastmaster.
This selection is a good one.
Invitations have been extended to Ex-
Gov. Charles S. Deneen of illinois, who
there is every reason to believe will ac-
cept. Speaker James w. Wadsworth
jt.. of the New York house of representa-
tives, Hon. Wade H. Ellis, attorney gener-
al of Ohio, Gov. La Toilette Of Wisconsin,
and others. Maj. Loomis also has designs
upon the prize orator Of the University Of
Michigan, Congressman Diekema assures
the committee he will make good on land
ing at least one Washington celebrity.
The following nominations have been
made: For president. Fred Pitt, Orleans;
Harry Mattison, Ronald; Ernest Nash,
Campbell; j. C. Butler, Dandy. For
secretary, Frank Daniels. Keene; Jay
Diamond, Lake Odessa; E. n. Thompson,
Ionia; Mark Hoppough. Smyrna. and Geo.
W. Moulton, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
A Busy thief

Jol1 X emmy a business man Of Muir,
had been missing coin from his till for
several months, and he concluded to trap
the thief. whom he suspected. He mark.
ed som money one night last week. and
left it IN the till, in the morning it was
gone and Kinny took an officer and haul
ed neighbor by the name Of Burdick, on,
Of bed searched his pants and found the
money. Burdick confessed and will later
get sentence to jail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
A Christmas w e Il ding

At the home OF the brides mother on
Christmas day at S clock p. m. Rev. 0.
w. Winter spoke the words that joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony the hearts
and hands of Frank A. Wilson and Miss
Blrdela Ross, both of this CITY. The GER
emony was performed in the presence OF
immediate relatives only and a bountiful
wedding supper was spread and enjoyed
oy all after the conclusion of the ceremony
The happy couple expect to make Belding
their home for the present at least. Their
many friends wish them long and hap
py life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
col.M1ssIoNrRs on cLAlMs

ETATE O ICHIGAN THE PROBATE
- cOURr FOR THE oUNTY OF los A.
IN the matter OF the estate o Mary G Cole.
deceased.
Having been ap ointed commi rners 10
rccc We. examine ana ad lust All Cldi' aud
demands of all persons against aid de eascd
We DO hereby give notice hat four months
1907 were allowed by said court for credi-
tors To present their claim To H. FOR eXami-
nation aud adjustment and that we viii
meet at the Office of the superintendcntS o.
the poor. in the Gnnrt ouSe In the city of
lonia n said county. on the 18th lav Of Feb
ruary A. - 1905 dud on the l6th dav Of
April. \ ID 1908. at ten o'clock in the fnre-
neon If each of said DAYS, tor the purpose of
examining aud adjusting said claims.
Dated. lOuia, December II, A. 1907.
Henry G.. Wright
Oren G. Wright
Commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
X EMEMBERED THEN
Patrons of Rural Route Did Not For-
get the Carri r Christmas

o1 huTdi NV
get the Carri T. Christmas
The patrons OF the rural free delivery
routes evidently appreciate good thing
when they see it and this has been exem-
plifled in several ways to the satisfaction
Of the faithful men who day after dav
carry TO their doors the various articles OF
mail
T w Thompson carrier on route 8
was ost.agreeably surprised last week
by receiving several nice presents among
which was rocket tock containing 5 5
in gold. Mr. Thompson was more than
surprised at this liberal gift and wishes
US to say that he appreciates the kidness
thus bestowed and wishes all of his pa
irons Happy New Year. '"
A. M. Eaves, carrier on route 10 ie-
ceived several dollars in money, two fine
chickens ard several other little tokens all
of which helps TO make the dull routine of
the carriers life little brighter.
We have not heard what the other car
riers received but they we're doubtless
remembered in a substantial manner by
Some of their patrons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Greatest Use Of Brass.

According to the American Machin-
st IRE greatest single consumption of
ssys. Is s1r s.f :slen lssts sssh1sNfa battle.
ihip alone having from 10000 pounds
f0t 0 pounds of condenser tubing
It, and owing TO the corrosive ef
ect Of sea water, this tubing must
ontinually be replaced The material
iscd is usually either Muntz metal
- per cent copper 40 per cent zine
,r else mixture OF copper, 20, zine
q and in I.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
congregational Club

Mrs. n j. Leonard entertained the Cor
gressiona Club Monday evening in her
pleasant home. corner Of Pearl and Con-
gress Street. and most delightful time
was enj'yed by the company. At the
close of an interesting card game, dainty
and toothsome refreshments we're served
and the guests were favored with several
solos by Miss Lena Leonard, who was ac-
companied on the piano by Miss Fossie
Clemens Among the selections we're,
The Lord is NV Shepherd" Miss Glenn
ems also gave several selections on the
piano.
The Misses Lena and Jessie Leonard
Naomi Goodng and Miss Clemens assist
ed Mrs Leonard in serving.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
To The rubIic

Having sold my grocery store to Messrs
Batchelor & Curtis, desire to close up
my business along that line. as soon as
possible. All accounts up TO Dec 26th.
are payable to me. All persons are re-
quested to call and pay same at earliest
convenience. L. D. Pierce.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Flowers I'm Bioom

j. E. Taylor Of Eureka township inform
ed US this morning that during the recent
warm spell his son found a spray Of
Myrtle in blossom under a bay win
dow in front Of his house. Michigan
weather is mysterious combination, but
il things continue as they have started
out we may yet become the competitor Of
California in continuous floral program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
ISeeves-IIubbard

The marriage OF Edward Reeves and
Miss Katie Hubbard of Disco took place
at the Baptist parsonage Saturday even
ing. Rev G E. Maxfleld officiated and
the groom's brother and the brides sister
accompanied them as witnesses to the
ceremony These popular young people
are receiving the congratulations OF their
many friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
BUSINESS CHANGES
Two OF Belding's Popular Young
Business Men Retire

business Men Retire
The old saying that this is world of
changes mas again been verified in the
Merchantle field in BsldinR. This week
we are compelled to nols the retirement
of two of.our popular young business men.
L. D. Pierce, who. for several wears,
has successfully carried on a large and
growing grocery business, has sold his
stock ard good will to Messrs A. B.
Batchelor Of Ionia and George Curtis Of
this city. who Will continue TO carry on
the same under the firm name Of Batche-
lor & Curtis Mr.. Bachelor was former
ly in business 10 lonia and enters this field
with a good knowledge of what people
need in the grocery line. Mr.. Curtis IS
well known in this city and needs no in
PRODUCTION at our hands. The Banner
extends the Greetings Of the season and
bespeaks for them liberal patronage Z
George 0 Tooly, Bsldngs Popular
Confectioner and Ice Cream Dispenser,
has sold his business to Earl Cole yourg
man. who ventures inio the merehantile
field for the first time on his own hook.
Earl however is 81 tuslness
expsrieEs ss o. i~c -f.t.+4. 49, es--ss,
in not few Of our best BUSINESS houses.
Neither of the retiring business men
have declared their intentions for the fut
ure but we learn that each Of them are
suffering quite severely with the western
fever and they will PROBABLY soon be num-
oered with some Of the many colonies in
the West that have gone from our midst IN
The not far distant past
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
WELL ATTENDED
Special Meeting at BAPTIST Church
Full OF Inter. ~

The evangelistc meetings now being
held at the Baptist church are well at
tended and much interest is manifested.
Rev r. F. Killgo,t an interesting and
forceful speaker al Of magnetic power
and spirituality.
Quite a numoer have already expressed
a determination TO accept Christ and un-
der the power of his preaching others are
thinking along the line Of their souls SAL
walton and Of living the Christ life. Rev.
Killgore will remain another week, preach
ing every night and Sunday morning and
evening.
The time now at the beginning of q
new year is an opportune one to begin the
new life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Ladies otDan :. Root Corps

The regular meeting for Jan 4w;
vote 81 CORDS carried over to Jan.
joint installation with the PJst Tn
dies will serve dinner. Every memt
requested TO be present with well
baskets.
On Ian 4 a speoial meeting is q
ftar lta~a ~fce Z isAst a "A .i1r for r
ing out qGartege feFosts
business as may come .befot
BY yorderof President and Instaiing(
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends who
kindly assisted and extended their sym
pathy in our deep sorrow and for the
beautiful flowers given.
Mrs. George Ashley
Anna Ashley
Nellie Ashley
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02
Advertised Letlcrs

Mrs Aviria Brooks. Mrs. Almins Bow
man. Mr. Lou A Brown. Mss Emma
Brghton. Mr. waryon Barry, Mrs. Char
ley COBB. Miss Emma Denny. Mr. George
Elsman, Miss Maud Jackson
D E Wilson. P. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

Watch our window every day for bar
gains at Pdttersons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-01-02

The cash register <cs2E
receipts you get EXHS}
with ca. purchase -s.azz'