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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23

Mrs. Eva Algeo was in Ionia Monday
having business in the probate court.
Gas RANGES sold on easy payments
46tf BELDINo GAS Works.
Fine supper at Congregational church
DINING room Saturday night. Price Sc
FOR SALE CHEAP-Bed room suit
two bedsteads, couch, chairs, etc. Mrs j.
W. Wells.
Selma, one OF the little twin daughters
of DR.. and Mrs. E. w. Little, is reported
very sick.
Don't delay buying your GAS RANGE
you waste money every day you cook
with other fuel 46tf
Atty Alfred Locke of Ionia was in the
city short time Monday on his way &c
Stanton on legal business.
Regular meeting of the Ladies Social
Circle. Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, at the church parlor.
Rev. c. E. Maxfield went to Northpol
Tuesday, where he had been engaged to
deliver his famous lecture, Backbone"
DR.. Spinney will address the spiritualists
meeting Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock al
the Bijou and Jud Johnson will give tests
A Gas Range saves hundreds of weary
footsteps and keeps your kitchen free
from dirt, smoak and SCOT. 46tf
Master Robert Armstrong, son OF DR..
and Mrs. Armstrong, was quite seriously
sick the first of the week, but is much
improved.
The husband should buy his wife a
Hoosier, il he values his wife's happiness
See Foster & Ritter, exclusive agents.
F. w. Howard and family arrived home
from Florida, Tuesday morning. Mrs
Howard and Mable having spent the
winter there.
Miss Ethel Whtford returned Wednes-
day from Howell where she had been
since Monday visiting her friend, Mrs.
Abbie Williams.
The quarterly statement of the Bedding
Building & Loan Association is out and
as usual the showing made by Secretary
Adam Wagner, is good one.
Hoosier kitchen cabinet, the great step
saver that takes the place of pantry,
cupboard and kitchen table. See display
in Foster & Ritters window, all this week.
Mrs. N. M. Russell of Grand Ledge,
clairvoyant and business medium, will be
at the Garnett hotel Room No. 5, from
Saturday evening, the 25th, until Tuesday.
the 18th, to give readings at SOC each.
Come early.
Greenville has naugerat ed what is
termed Auction Day" and the Call says:
The public auction Saturday Afternoon
drew large crowd and was success
in every way These sales were inaugu-
rated by and are under the Board of
Trade and will be held the last Saturday
in each month. 1t was intended to have
commenced at 0 o'clock in the morning
but the rain prevented the farmers COM
ing TO town so early.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-23
Short Rems of Interest Re
Latiag TO the Town and Its
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

David Wherry and daughter went tc
Owosso, Monday.
E: Mosher of Sand Lake visited friends
in this city over Sunday.
George W. Moulton made business
trip to Lansing, Monday.
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. A..Wilder OF Ionia
were in the city over Sunday.
Albert Russell Of Iona, was in the city
over Sunday visiting relatives.
w. |. Benedict was in Detroit a few
days this week purchasing goods.
Mrs. Joseph Hoffman and son Jasper
have moved from Stanton to this city.
Mrs. Mabel Shaw has been granted a
divorce from AL. C. Shaw, through her
attorney, |. L. Hubbel
Mrs. Emily Barger who has been the
guest of Mrs. Asher Shaw for two weeks,
returned to Lansing, Monday.
Fred and Harry Meade were guests Of
their mother in Ionia over Sunday. Their
grandfather, John McCue, accompanied
them.
The Oddfellows will celebrate the 18th.
Anniversary of Oddfellowship in Green
vile, Saturday, April 25th. There will be
parades and public speaking A delegat-
ion from the Silk City intend to 60
r. w. Trussell who has been confined
to his bed for couple weeks is reported
better and he feels quite encouraged that
he may be able to get up and on
again. Mr.. Trussel is past IS years
old, but up to his recent sickness has
been quite active.
George Parslow accompanied his wife
to Grand Rapids, Tuesday, where she
went to the u. B. A. hospital for treat
ment and an operation. Mrs. Parslow
has been in poor health for some time
and her many friends hope the treatment
may prove successful.
In its write-up of the funeral services
LOT TT. huel, lle T OIllanu NsNleW says.
Representatives of the parishes at
Beldng and Disco. where FIR. Auer once
labored, were present. There were also
representatives Of the ladies of the X. c.
from Ionia. The Knights themselvs,
came 100 strong. filling special coach
attached to the regular morning train.
Rev. FIR Zinder. the young priest who
came from Belding to assist in the ar
engagements, was kept very busy while
here and rendered valuable assistance.
He and FIR. Auer were much attached to
each other
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
CHRISTMAS AT
THE SMITH STORE

w II. Smith and Company. in Their
spiendidly stocked store. at Fourth ana
Market streets. are thoroughly pre-
pared this season to meet the heaviest
Christmas trade In the history OF the
store. Hundreds Of Christmas shop
pers have already made the store their
point OF mobilization for the great at
tack upon Wilmington's Christmas
trade The store is one OF the fore
most establishments Of the city IT,
catering to the latest demands Of tn,
fashionable ran or woman. and n
large clerical force has been engaged
to care for the Christmas shopper
who throng the store throughout the
day and until late in the evenings. The
store has heen attractively decorated
for the holidays, skillful decorators
having cunningly reflected the spirit OF
the season in tastefully distributed
evergreens. FOLLY and other Christmas
favors.
The establishment makes a speciality
Of mems furnishings. women's weai
toilet articles and the numerous small
things that go to make up most appro'
pirate Christmas gifts. such as
umbrellas. comb sets. scent bottles. eto
The hosiery department is depart
ment upon which the company has pu'
more than ordinary effort, and ~
stock of the daintiest fabrics and
colors in stockings for men and wome'
is a most pleasing one A department
/ which also is attracting a great dea
I of attention is the music department
I The latest sheet music is offered. an'
/ throughout the day pianist plays th
latest melodies so that they may NJ
made known and appreciated by tn
hundreds Of shoppers in the store. :
very elaborate window display has at
tracted many.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Poor Circulation.

soon discovered that even the dun.
est pupil and the one most Indifferent
TO his normal anatomy. was reused 20
instant attention by any reference to
the pathological, and that they fairly
bristled with questions as to the cause
and treatment of Aunt Mary's Oi
Brother Jim's latest illness, writes a
teacher in the January Appleton's. So
at discreet intervals / administered
rather large doses of information Oh
the subject of various common dis
eases. But. here. too. the results were
astonishing. ''Adenoid negotiations, 4"
wrote one pupil. are a kind of vege.
table food" adding, apparently as an
afterthouEht. "it does not agree with
everyone "Scurvy." declared another
sis a disease due to dirt The best
remedy is a liberal application of soar
and water" Even after we had spent
two weeks in studying the heart. had
taken our pulses. and watched under
the microscope the circulation I'm tn.
web Of a frogs foot, / was informed
EVERY two minutes a drop of blood
passes through the heart. II it goes
slower than this the person has a pooi
circulation"
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
PREACHER HEARD FLAMES
CRACKLE UNDER PULPIT

rprNGTON- ON N-THE-HUpSoN, n. J."
Dae ts-The Rev. s. n. Turrentine' while
rroaching last night i'm ST. Pauls Epis-
ronal church TO 80 persons, saw smoke
c,rline through the boards at the foot OF
NJ nulpit. He paused in his discourse and
watched il a moment.
In the silence he could hear the crack
ling of flames in the cellar beneath. Al
dressing his congregation. he said
Il fear fire has started among the
furnace pipes under my pulpit here. II
cannot break through the floor for at
least FIVE minutes, and in that time l
wish every person to be out Of this
church Let the women and children go
hrst and let the first person out turn in
an alarm. I viii remain here myself un"
I'll the last person has gone. Now 60"
so perfectly had the calm words soothed
the people in the church that they left
the building in admirable order. The men
waited while the women and children left.
ar. Turrentne was the last man out and
left the church carrying the Communion
service.
TIE ehurch was completely DESTROYED
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
METHODISTS TO CHANGE
TWO PRESIDING ELDERS

The several important changes to he
made in the Wilmington pulpits and in
tho four districts Of the Wilmington.
Methodist Conference are this carry
engaging the attention of the Methoa
lists. The fact that two presiding
elders are TO be appointed-for Sails
bury and Eas,on districts--wll max.
the annual conference to he held at
Milford on March II of much more
interest than usual
These appointments are TO be made
on the retirement of DR.. W. c. Rooms
superintendent of the Easton district.
and DIR. Adm stengle. superintenden,
of the salisbury district. who will re
tire by the Limitation OF time. Their
successors will be appointed by Bishop
David II. Moore. of Cincinnati, VINO
was assigned to the Wilmington Con
ference in November.
Many names have been mentioned in
connection with these appointments
and friends Of several popular pastor.
will leave nothing undone to convince
Bishop Moore Of the qualities of the'r
favorites. Wilmington Methodists win
have three TO propose for the appoint
lnents. They are the Rev. ).
Pnchard. pastor of Union NJ. T.
Church. and the4 Rev. c. a. HILL pas
tor of ST. Paurs Church, who haN'
been mentioned as possible successors
10 Or. Koons. and the Rev. X h
Stephenson, pastor of scott Churcn
Who is being talked of as successor
TO Dr. Stencle. Out-ot-toWh pastor
who have boon mentioned for the ap
pointment I'm the Easton district arr
the Rev. w Z. White, of ChestertoWh
Md: the Rev. George P. Jones, 81
Nliddlotown, and the Rev. {. w. RE.
tvman. of snow Hill Md Inc on.
of-town clcrgy men who nave pee
mentioned for the Salisbury ols'',u
superintendeicy are the Rev. n. ~
Webster. of Delmar; the kew. H. =, ~
Rudd. OF crisheld. Nd; the keV. J.
A. II. O'Bricn, o. Asbury' ana the rev
e. c. MacNichol, of Laurel.
Not little interest is alreau.
evinced in the changes TO be mace Il
Wilmington pulpits. the prlilcipe' R
change in the city viii be thaI Oh III
Rev. II. 4. C. Westerheld' pastor
Asburv Church, who has accepted
cali 10 EIkton, Nd. lie viii succee'
tbc Rev. DR.. l.. +. Barrett who WI
90 TO Chestertown. 1t is also propaop
nat the Rev. George w. Dawson o
Wesley Church. and the Rev. 5. \
Pncbard. Of Union Church, viii g
elsewhere both having expressed
desire for change Of pastorate.
Reports Of changes in out-of-tow'
churches affect the Rev. W. /" Whit
Of chestertown. whose destination ha
not been spoken of definitely the ReN
Ve Collins. of Port Deposit. Nd; tn
Rov G. p. Jones. Of Middletown; IN
Bev w. A. Wise. of Centreville' an
The Rev. J. A. Bcauchamp, of Greens
boro.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
OVERHEARD IN COURT.
An Effective Plea Made by Counsel
For the Defendant.

An Effective Plea Made by Counsel
For the Defendant.
The trial was proceeding quietly.
The prosecution had got In Its case,
and the defense begun.
I'VE claim. your honor" said the de
fendants counsel. with an impressive
glance at the jury, that the plaintin
in this case, who demands the pay
ment Of this note for $4,000 signed by
my client and discounted at the Ho-
hokus National bank In June last, is
proved guilty by his own sworn testi'
mony of contributory negligence and
is therefore,
81 object, your honor" cried the
counsel for the plaintiff, jumping 70 his
feet aud glaring at bis opponent. "Ihe
learned counsel has no right TO make
assertions that are false. demand
to be Informed In what part Of the
plaintiffs testimony he has testified
to any such absurd fact
"On page % Of the stenographer''
record" replied the defehdant's coun
sci. ''the blaintiff testifes that he loan
ed my client $4,000"
''That is all true enough" said thu
other. "But what OF III"
"He ought to have known better thar
to let him have the money" said tn
defendants counsel.-Harper's Weekly
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Open Every
Evening Til
Christmas

worked l.. .l-..g. su.i46 :hat y
delayed he would discover my trick. ]
cried:
"Face the door"
Again | gave the third order:
"Alove forward"
l marched BIZ on and down the
street, hoping TO meet 4 policeman. but
there were only about dozen police
men in the town. and I was obliged to
see my prisoner TO the police station.
where he was locked up.
found Witnesses TO prove that Bill
had told them at the time OF HIS con
vlction that when he got out or prison
he would Kill me- With my own state
ment. backed by this testimony, ! was
enabled 10 put him where he wouldn't
trouble me for number OF years
longer. I have never since seen oi
heard OF him.
NELSON MAXWELL
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
NO WORD YET ON
BRIDGE PROJECT

City officials. especially members OF
the Board Of Park Commissioners. are
waiting anNlously for the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to begin work on
the proposed stone bridge over Brandy
wine creek to take the place OF the pres
ent wood and steel bridge. Nothing def
mite has as yet been. done by the rail-
road on the project aside from making
soundngs for the bridge abuttments.
II is the desire Of the Park Commission
ers TO obtain this wooden structure for
general purposes as the proposed new
bridge will be built 100 feet cast OF the
present bridge.
The commissioners have made their wish
known to the railroad officials but no
reply has been made as yet The proposed
bridge is to cost, 1t is said more than
100000.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
INDIANS WILL GO
TO OLD MEXICO

GALVESTON. Texas.s Dec. 1s-A
delegation of Cherokee Indians OF
Oklahoma has Just returned from
Mexico. where they accepted from. tho
Mexican government $4,000 acres or
land south and west of Vera Cruz.
upon which the Oklahoma tribes OF
Cherokees viii colonize. The Chero-
KEGS are greatly dissatisfied with Okla
homa. especially since Il was admitted
TO Statehood.
J. Henry Dick, chief Of the IIeetoo s.
wahs. an organization among the
Cherolees. was chairmanaof the delo
cation. including i've full hlooGed
chiefs. He said that President piea
received the delegation and promised
them they would be allowed to .slect
their chief and subordinates ana fol.
low the tribal customs The plan IS
to move about 1000 Indians. and tho
first COLONY o. 500 will quit oklahoma
early IN January.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Anotter Advertjsino Scheme.

The moon shone brightly on the OLE
mill,
"Ah," breathed the brave hero o
he /crossed the canvas bridge. 'th
lovely maiden sees me not! Her eye
are glued in another direction"
yes" spoke the dark villain as b
arose from behind the imitation rocl
"her eyes are glued with Stickem
celebrated horse glue. Free sample
may be had in the lobby. Don't fai
TO ask for them when you pass out. !"
And. lighting a fresh cigarette. th
dark villain strode or TO draw hi
commission from the glue company
his white teeth shining like piano key
as he strode.-ch Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
HAS 20 CHILDREN AT
62; WANTS FOUR MORE

altoona. Dec. iS.-The family OF Porta.
in this city. has been blessed fourfold
within a wek. First there arrived I'm tic
homo Of Charles Porta. ironworker, hale
and hearty. at g. a pair Of lusty twins.
Feicitations were still being received
when the news came that each Of two
sons had new baby boy in bis home.
Prior TO the advent Of the Porta
and his wife had twenty-six children.
They came singly and in pairs and Of
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Too Nice 70 Live.
The mollycoddie
Is a man
Who's built upon
a different plan
IN fact. he is.
AS you might guess,
A perfect lady,
More or less.
Tie molly coddle
Does not think
lts very nice
TO take a drink.
Though on occasions
i.e may drop
Aad take a swig
e soda pop.
Re says when tough
&c wants TO be.
my goodness or.
Oh. gracious me-"
Hc siaps a wrist.
Orr little pet,
Ard that IS roughhouse.
You can bet.
The mollycoddle
Does rot eat
4 man for breakfast
AS q treat.
The widest that
lie ever gets
Is whel he smokes
Two cigarettes.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
His Mother.

Mother" he said. putting his arm
around her and kissing her on tn
brow. Il am going to marry the sweet
est. the loveliest. the noblest girl in th,
world"
Looking up into his eyes. the gooe
lady by a great effort managed 70 keel
back her tears as she answered in bro
ken tones:
"My-poor-boy" = Chicago Record
Herald
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
- nan.

.a.-. ~ man.
Mrs. Naggs-Did you see anything q
my husband this morning?
Mrs. Homer-Yes.
Mrs. Naggs-Which way was ho go
Ing?
Mrs. Homer-The other way.
Mrs Naggs-I might have known II.
He's the contrariest man that ever
lived.-Houston Post.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

the twenty-eight children, twenty-one are
living and healthy.
I'm not after any record" said the
elder Porta, but would like 10 have
thirty children before / die"
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Japan gets a better price for its export
ed home grown rice than it pays for the
large quantity imported from China and
home consumed. That's a Japanese way
Of making mony
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

$3.50 TO 500
Art Squares from SIS TO $35.
B
Bed Room Suits from SIS TO $Ioo.
Brass Beds from S22 to $50.
Blankets from SIPS to $3.50.
Bed Spreads from ST. to $3.50
Bamboo Tabouretes from CSC to 81.
Bamboo Chairs from 81. so to 81.
Bamboo Umbrella Stands from $50
to $3.50.
Bamboo Stationary rack from s. to
Book Cases from $40 to SIS.
Cardigan Jackets S2.5o to $3.50.
Coat Sweaters for Men, 81 to S..
Coat Sweaters, for Women, ooc TO SIS.
Chffoniers, $3.50 to $50.
Coaches. Doh, ST. so to $500
Clocks. from $I2s to $40
Children's Rockers from 81 TO $3.50.
China Closets from SI4 to SIS
Cook Stoves from So to SIS.
Dresses, $40 to $3a.
Desks. SI3 to $40.
Dinner Sets from $40 up.
Dishes. China, at all prices.
E
Extension Tables from S. to $50.
F
Fur Coats, from SIS up.
Fancy Vests, from $I.so to $4.s
Furs from $3.50 to SIS.
O
Gas Portables, $3.50 to $I2
Go-Carts. s.. so to $40.
II
Hall Racks from ST. 50 to SIS.
Hall Lamps from $r5o to $3.50.
Iron Beds from S. TO $50.
Jardinieres $3.50 to 5000.
K
Kitchen Cabinets, 5000 to $40.
/,
Lamps from $3.50 to SI2.
Lace Curtains from SI.so 10 $3.50.
Linen Covers from $Lso to $3.50
M
Mating 25c TO 4so per yard.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18
Christmas Shoppers

You will find a splendid line of
Ladies' and Mems Umbrellas Canes,
Leather Goods and Trunks
The Best Made
at prices to satisfy all.
Do not forget that our line of 81 and
So Hats is better than ever.
Evening journal., 1908-12-18

Alactintoshes from $3.50 to $3.50.
Morris Chairs from So to SIS.
Muhs from SIS to SIS.
Mission Rockers, $3.50 to 5000.
Mission Tables 81 so to $3.50
Mission Clocks, $3.50 TO $Ss.
Mission Suits (three pieces) S2S
Mission Suits, pieces, for children,
81 and So.
N
Napkins, SIPS to $3.50 doz.
Oil Heaters from $3.50 to S..
p
Patlor. Suits from $40 to 500.
Parlor Tables from 75c to $I2.
Parlor Rockers from s.. $50 to $40.
Parlor Pictures from 7sc to $2.5o
Pcdestals from 81 to SIS.
Quilts from $r.5o to $3.50.
r
Royal Rollers, $3.50 to s..
Rugs from 7sc to $3S
Rain Goats from $I2 to SIS.
Reed Rockers from SIS to $3.50.
Suits Ss to SIS.
Suits for Women $I2 TO S4s.
Shoes for men, from $3.50 to $3.50.
Shoes for boys, from SI2s to S2.7s.
Sewing Machines from SIS TO 500.
Side Boards from SI2 to 500,
silk Waists from SIS to So.
SILVERWARE.
Teaspoons, Tablespoons Fruit Dishes,
Water Pitchers, Tea Sets.
+
Tapestry Curtains from SIS to So.
Table Covers from SI.2s 20 $3.50.
Tabourettes from 2sc to $3.50.
Toilet Sets from $3.50 to $3.50.
u
Umbrella Stands from s. TO SO.
V
Vases from $I.2s to $3.50.
w
Wardrobcs from $40 TO $40
x
Xmas Gifts for all.
Y
Yulctide Gifts.
Zines for your stove, 75c TO $ISo.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02

"trypanosome," the root cause of the
disease. in this case inimical to man.
Sleeping sickness. since its introduce
ton in Uganda in 1901, has levied a
heavy toll on the unfortunate natives,
no fewer than 10000 out of a total
population of 100000 in the affected
districts having been swept away. In
large areas OF the Congo Free State 1t
his decimated the tribes. Further
more. it has appeared in the Sudan.
and is now threatening German East
Africa, Rhodesia. and the British Gen.
trail Africa protectorate. Coupled
with the native mortality are cases of
Europeans who have succumbed to the
disease, of whom a certain number,
it may be mentioned, have died in
England while under medical surveil-
lance.
The malady seems not to have been
described until 1903. when DR.. T.
WinterbOttCm furnished an account of
cases as seen in West Equatorial AZ
RIGA. We have now, of course. full
information regarding the symptoms
of the complaint. The usual course
of the disease is from four to eight
months. At the outset there is head
ache, a feverish condition. lassitude.
and corresponding disinclination to
work; the facial aspect changes. "a
previously happy and intelligentlook-
ing negro becomes, instead. dull.
heavy and apathetic." Later. tremor
in the tongue develops. speech is I'M
certain or mumbling, the walk shut
fling. and progressive weakness.
drowsiness and oblivion to his sur
roundings affiict the sufferer. The
last stage is marked by extreme
emaciation, and an ever-deepening
coma until death supervenes. 1t is.
indeed. the comatose symptoms SO
manifest in the final stages that have
given rise to the term sleeping sick
ness.
Here it Is appropriate to say a few
words with reference to the cause Of
a disease, which. down to the time of
the Uganda outbreak. had remained
a mystery. In 1902 the veil was in
part lifted by DR.. Aldo Castellani, who.
working at Entebbe as a member Of
the first commission Of inquiry from
this country. observed particular
microscopic parasite in cerebro-spinal
fluid taken from sleeping sickness pa
TENTS This formed a new starting
point. and observations made by addi-
tional workers quickly supplied con-
firmation, and irrefutable evidence
was forthcoming that the parasite was
present i'm all cases of the disease and
associated with its course. Soon aft
er it was demonstrated by Bruce that
correlation existed between the
prevalence of disease in the stricken
areas and the presence of the tsetse
fly. abundant in those localities where
sleeping sickness was rife. He proved.
further, as corollary, that the para
sites C'trypanOsomes') were trans
mitted from the sick to the healthy
subject by this species of biting fly.
Since then the calculation of the para
site origin of the malady. its mode of
transmission, spread and related queS-
tons of infection in both man and
animals have assumed important as
poets, which many investigators in
various countries are now earnestly
studying.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-09-02
Curious Russian LAW.

Russia has a law which TO outside
observers seems almost to put a
premium on theft, by which stolen
goods become the property of the
thief if he can prove that he has had
possession of them for over five years.
In the thieves market-which is, of
course, licensed by the police-goods
that admittedly have been stolen
(more than five years before) are
openly offered for sale. and the place
is a veritable Mecca for the light tim
gered gentry and their enterprisipg
friends, as also for the more honest
members of society. who secure many
a tempting bargain.