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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

DRpualEs; J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony; Ernest A. Cook, Athens; 4.
Goodrich. Skowhegan; W. w. Nye Fairfield; Willis
Abel R RO~e " Soioa hdams jacInan
w. A. Bigelow, St. Adams; A. ?. Buker, Hartland
E. E. Frederick, Starks: W. F. Viles, Flagstaff
Fred H Kimball, Mercer: f. E. Atwood New Port
land; +, J. Durgin, The Forks; f. A. Piper Smith
field; J. b. Foster, Pttsheld. Sullivan Newton, Jack
man; Fred Horne. Canaan; |. {. Pierce, Bingham;
has. J. Savage, Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

POSTMASTER, ROBERT Z. WILDE
Welcome, Miss BERTHA MEEEfII "
The Occasion, Nix. GCY =. FKESe -
:. IL. = Mr.. JAMES .. RID. W.
The Alumni. Mr.. FRED F. LAwKESeE. 81
IMPROMPTC TOASTS
The Faculty. Mr.. +. A. PARKER. 10.
our class, Miss FLORENCE PHILHkIoK, ~
The Promising Future Mr.. u. II. PEEKIN-.
Principal
Good Slight. Mn. THOMAS L. AKBUcKLE, "
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18
The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE S5clF-Y.


-NaI.4sVII No NVI' N4sSS1I =.
Services sunday, a. IL. at 1915 ar We'd
nesday evenings al $50. The Pathc are
cordially invited Subject, is me lri-
verse, including Man, evolved y Atom
Force2n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

nv. LII. -esE LfT's ss#sT, Psz-cs
Feseen-e =, NJ s..
Morning service a, fo.45, sunday slho5l
a u; Christian Entea4ar a. Q. Evening
service a IN tie main aas.;or.an. Ms.
PHO steward, musical 1itec.9r; Mss Anne
Alien, otgans;
sunday, June Il, Car: Wessererse;:,
70. 1929 sill BE tke guests f the church {.
;ee morning service TIE pastor al
pIea-h special anniversary sermon - re
members # the orier n What 5 Reg
i0a5' Ttere MI be special muslo. NJ. I.
Harvey White vi te so.5ist, and F.cf T.
Albeit hen all, y5oin.s:, a.i pay. Com
pany I. Military Band v.l accompany ;t4
oIaeI . ;he church and al play a Re ser
vice.
There III he a business meeting + TIE
Philathea aeii n ne yes;ry i the church n
Tuesday evening, June IS.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev: Free a. Lel,ch, p. D. Minister.
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Morning service, fo4s. Bible S;a5y, a
O'Clock; Junior Epwurth League, o clock;
Epw3r;h League, 6 o'clock general prayer
ing, Tuesday 7.3c. Church prayer service,
tonight, so.
sunday morning subject, The Surprises
49,, - 2
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1.a.ht..r1.. - 49,. -. -
some sacred music.
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60 a., ~
Lass oates iay evening Al are "e-N-As
10 these services.
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81 E>-.i bAi AA'fNt-S-> etteA-Hi
Elmer I. osoaFHe' Eide.
Saturday, sabbath school al IS T. N.
Prayer and social meeting Il 80 T. IL.
Mission services, Mrs. II. Wood, fres.-
lent. Prayer ana social meetings On SIN
Al 80
speaking next S1a5ay =: so 2. n, ~
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

For a mild. easy action Of the bowels a
single dose Of boaus heEulets il enough.
Treatment cures habituai CONSTIPATION.
y cents a box. Ak your druggist Tor them
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

,in'nlV COMP, Xlon. headache, nausea. in
AigeStion. Thin blood makes Noa weak
pnle. sickIy. Burdoek Wood lhtters make,
the blood rich. TED. Parc-resloies pef'eS'
health
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

On the basis above given the different
towns and plantations are entitled to dele
yates follows.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

The oldest Roman Catholic college
in the United States Is Georgetown
College, Georgetown, D. c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18


The graduation exercises occurred
at the Centenary Methodist Church
on Tuesday evening. This auditori-
forum is doubtless the largest of any
in town at the present time but every
seat, both of lower floor and gallery
was occupied and every member OF
this great audience seemed to take
the keenest interest in the pro-
ceilings from beginning to end
The school colors appeared in drap-
cries over the seats on the platform
provided for the graduates and their
motto, "Vincit que Sc Nincit," was
suspended above them as they tool
their places for the final ceremonies
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

THE CAST
Dorothy ,. , Hazel II oIden
Alice Dung -adles VI Lula Chapman
Mildred inc summary isabel Thomas
Harold Undergraduates Roy Seekins
Tom ola Arthur Merrill
lack College nearby John Lewis
Miss Ophelia Judkins lofthe tacnltv
Prof. Emilus Edgerton
Lois Cool
Walter Ennis
Kathleen Celtic Maiden. Ethel Brainerd
Jonas, the Seminary "Man, Cleoa ayior
Scene-The sittng-room OF Dorothy, NHce
and Mildred at the seminary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-06-18

Roast Young Turkey with Filing
nal Peas Mashed potatoes
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
THEIR ANNIVERSARY

Epworth League Passes Seventies pth
Milestone of Existence sunday.
Last Sunday was gala day in the an
nails of the Epworth League Of the M. E.
church of this city as it marked the 18th
anniversary of its existence as potent
factor for good among the young people
of that denomination. The church had
been previously decorated in the Leag ue
colors. red and white, the work Of dec
orting being assigned to Lauron J. Myers,
Belongs artistic decorator. The pulpit
was gaily festooned with red and white,
while above the pulpit hung the emblem
af the order with its motto, Look up; lift
up" which has been the watchword and
inspiration OF the society from the hour OF
its inception up to the presnt time. The
gallery was also festooned with ropes Of
red and white from which we're hung
numerous red bells which added much
to the beauty Of the decorations. Much
credit is due to Mr.. Myers for the beauti-
full appearance of the church on the oeca-
sion.
The services Of the day began with a
morning W atch" meeting at 600 o'clock
which found goodly number of the mem
bers in attendance. The meeting, which
was led by DR.. Morris, took the form Of a
prayer and song service. At the regular
moring service at o:5o, Rev. Craig, the
pastor preached a very inspiring sermon
to the members of the League, choosing
for his text the words of Paul TO Timothy
found in End Timothy, IL: | S, Study to
show thyself approved unto God His
sermon was replete with noble thoughts
and uplifting counsel which must tend to
the betterment of all who have allied them
selve with the church and its various or
ganizations.
The 500 o'clock meeting took the form
Of bible study under the direction Of Dr..
Morris and over fifty were in attendace.
In the evening Rev. Craig preached an
other appropriate sermon and the seven
teenth anniversary day became a happy
memory to the church as well as to the
members of the League.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
THE ELECTRIC STORM
Was "A Fierce One--Lots of Water Fell
and some Damage Done

Was "A Fierce one--Lots of Water Fell
and some Damage Done
The electric storms, which have pre-
vailed at intervals this week, have been
severe ones and did considerable damage
in same places but as usual Beldng escap-
ed with but little damage, few base
ments and dwelling house cellars being
flooded, the electric current however
made number OF phones crack and
quiyer The down pour Of rain was
especially fierce and farmesr on heavy
land have experienced a flooding that has
been unpleasant indeed
The electric current ran into Mark
Hoppoughs house, on the telephone wire.
and lodged up stairs into bedroom,
stirred up a bed badly, split bedpost
and did other peculiar stunts in the way
Of damage, but fortunately no one was
injured. The fine barn Of (. A. Cowan
Of Easton, was struck and although it
was we'll rodded, the barr burned, but
a arge quantity of baed hay was saved
The school house in district near
Muir, was struck while tas school was
in session and Miss Maole Kendall, the
teacher we'll known here relative OF
Eli Kendall, received shock from the
bolt which struck her IL the SIDE and
running down her leg, tore off her shoe.
She was picked up unconolous and taken
to her home, but was not seriously injured
The children also escaped without injury.
A large barn Of M D. Sneathan south Of
Lowell, was struck and caught fire and
the barn. with contents, was destroyed,
valued at $500.
A hired man named Knapp, working in
a field on a farm near Crane Rapids. was
instantly killed, together with his team.
j. c. Russell lost SIX sheep which were
huddled together under tree in a field.
1t is said lightning never strikes twice in
the same place but 1t came very near it at
Marx Hoppough's. Wednesday afternoon
a bolt struck tree in front Of his house
shverng it badly also knocking out the
transformer. Mr.. HoppouR was in Bed-
ing at the time and pboned us wife that
he guessed he wouldn't come home as it
might be three times and out
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
Miss Haney's Recital

The entertainment given by Miss Olga
Haney was very pleasing one to her
many friends and the audience which
listened to her at the Baptist church last
Friday evening. She possesses very
commanding and graceful appearance on
the platform, has her selections well
memorized and gives them in way that
shows she has been under good training
for her work. She responded to several
encores. She was assisted by little
Helen Hudson who sang very nicely and
Mrs. Luther Berry in solo which she
rendered in her usual fine voice and
manner. Miss Haney was former sue
cessfu teacher in our pnbhc schools and a
popular Belding girl.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28

Saturday afternoon, May so, the doors
Of the Star Electric Theatre. located in
the corner store Of the Vincent block. next
door to the Bijou, will be thrown open to
the public. Mr. Warner. the proprietor
and manager, has expended much time
and money in fitting up his place for the
comfort and amusement Of the people.
and assures US that be will do all in his
power to merit the patronage Of the Bel
ing public.
The entertainments will consist OF
foreign and domestic motion pictures, and
illustrated songs, as is customary in places
Of this kind and the usual price Of admis-
sion will prevail No pictures will be
shown that could offend the most refined
taste.
While he is not in position to give us
the subject of his picture for Saturday
Mr.. Warner has been assured by the
association that il will be suitable for ar
opener, which means good one. Mr.
Warner, who was employed as an opera
tor by Mr.. Andrews, for several months
and has become proficient in the manip-
ulation Of this wonderful little machine
will do his own operating.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
Opposition to Warner
Lacks Unity
Fight Against Him Fails
for Want of Harmony
Re-Nomination is Predicted he
Governors Chances Become
Stronger Every Day.

The developments Of the past week
politically point indisputabiy TO one fact
and strangely enough on this question
both the Warner forces and boxers are
agreed, and that is unless the situation
changes and new and strong candidates
are entered in the gubernatoral contest
Warner will win his denomination hands
down, While the recent state convention
at Grand Rapids contained good many
Of the political leaders VINO are unfriendly
to Warner and his candidacy, there was
pratlcal unanmity among them that the
opposition to Warner must center on some
one man other than DR.. Bradley if It hopes
to beat the governor at the September
primary. No less ardent a hater OF
Warner than Arthur Hill himself gave
expression Of this sentiment in a public
way by giving out an interview TO the
papers supporting John Z. Bird for the
goyernorshp. While the little coterie
surrounding Bradley assumed great con-
finence in the outcome Of the contest
their chief indicated their real feelings
when he intmated that the line esup in the
fight had not yet come and that upon
future developments depended the success
of his candidacy.
Chief among the reasons for the feeling
both among Warmers friends and enemies
that his fight for denomination will be
...-.zs;-.,- ,- tLo ,..-,r.-4 .--b bfitt, IS the
anti Observation-Disclosures 20 affect juno
ture of their forces While a small por-
ton Of the boxer contingent is supporting
Bradley, the real leaders Of the element
are still casting about for a candidate
who they believe would deleIop strength
enough to beat Warner IT IS evident
from Hills interview and the comment
Of those who train in his company, that
they rehnauish the candidacy et Attorney
General. Bird with great reluctance
In an apparent effort to revive the plan
Of securing a large number Of entries in
the race, in the hope Of throwing the
choice into convention, fayonte sons
are being groomsd in the various sections
of the state However the object of
this plan is SO obvious and men strong
enough to make it effective are 50 hard
to find, that little progress has been maoe.
Two Of the suggestive candidates, Amos
Musselman of Grand Rapids and J. "
Barry VI Lansing, are strong supporters
Of every reform advocated by the cover
nor and are patriotic enough to place the
success Of these measures above person
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
THE JUNIORS
BANQUET SENIORS
High School Classes Enjoy Fine
Function
Event Held at Hotel Belding-Lots of
oratory and Fipc Toasts-Thos.
Bracken Was Toastmaster

The Junior class which will pass through
the public school next year, entertained
the class Of 9o8. known as the Seniors
at Hotel Belding last Friday evening, in
a way which the body Of fine young men
and ladies will never forget. 1t is hard
thing to distinguish which Of the classes
is the best looking, but the Juniors have
the advantage in this respect as they out
number the Seniors.
In the Senior class are: Norma Lowe;
Louisa Parks, Ona Wright; Opal Kale,
Addie Hoppough Jessie Vincent; Florence
Fisher; Grace Balou; Clark Palmer;
Leonard Howe: Delbert Stanton and
Leon Kitson
In the Junior class are: Vivian Smith;
Florence Wilson; Mable Wood; Mable
Noddns; Ida Johnson lnez Cole; Bessie
Brown; Eta Green; Earl Brown; Earl
Schlage; Earl Price; Sid Washburn;
Dean Face; Leroy Buttolph; James Nor
gan; Chas. Hollenbeck and Thos. Bracken.
The Senior class colors are Dark Green
and White, and the flower is the Tea
Rose, while the Juniors class colors are
Maze and Blue.
The parlors and dinning room were
decorated with the oolors and the young
people we're busy every minute in games
and conversation during the hour before
the banquet.
There we're twenty-nine covers at the
finely arranged and decorated tables and
when the young people we're seated the
scene was a veritable bower of beauty,
the excellent menu supplying large space
in the bower Loewe's orchestra of four
pieces made cheering music during the
banquet and received many compliments
and much applause. Thomas Bracken.
jr was the POSTMASTER and an older head
would have had to 60 some to have beaten
him m that position. Leroy Buttolph gave
a fine ADDRESS of welcome whicls wasf rcry
happily responded to by Louisa Parks.
Senior class prophecy was the toast
responded TO by Earl Brown and he was
vey profuse in seeing things in store for
the future of his schoolmates. Grace Bal
LOUIS toast was Society and she han
died the subject gracefully. Chas Hol-
lenbeck was assigned the toast, Graft
tude, and the subject was web handled.
Addie Hoppough gave the junior class
prophecy, Mable Wood toasted The Facul-
ty, Leon Kitson the High School Stars,
Eta Green Compliments, Clark Palmer
Politics. and James Morgan "Shams."
Every one of the toasts were loudly ap
plauded and the young ladies and gentle
men showed great skill in speaking and in
the arrangement Of the subjects at hand.
IL was nearly twelve o'clock before the
reception broke up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
A M u s E M E N T S
81 Plunkard.

j. c. Lewis in Isl Plunkard" repl etc
with interest, mirth and pathos will be
presented at the Belding Opera House on
May 29th, and no lover Of rural drama
should fail to attend the performance. No
expence has been spared in the effort to
make this performance in every way
artistcally realistic. One breathes the
atmosphere Of the simple farm life, and
ones heart throbs with the suffering Of
the plain country folks who engage the
attention with their homey ways and
simple natures. The people in this city
and vicinity will have the opportunity
next Friday night to laugh away their
cares. No one will regret the time spent
in witnessing Mr.. j. c. Lewis in his own
version OF the new Isl Plunkard,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
stamping Done To- Order

All kinds of Stamping. neatly done.
Apply to Miss Jessie Edgerly. Box 482
81 4w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
EARLY MORNING FIRE
Destroys Property on Former Edgar
kilbonrn Farm

kilbonrn Farm
The house and barn belougitg TO VIM.
F. Sandell located a niiie- soutn-~of the
Brink School house on the old farm form
erly owned by Edgar Koourn. was de-
stroy by fire Saturday morning.
The place was occupied by E. r. Rood
and he says he is at loss TO know how
il caught fire. as there had been no light
nor lantern in the barn that night. He
says he discovered It about two o'clock
in the morning and ran 10 the barn and
got out one Of his horses. but was unable
to get the other one out and it burned up
About this time he discovered flames
issuing from the house and before assist
ance arrived it was too far gone to be
saved. He succeeded in getting only a
few household things out OF the burning
building Mr.. Sandell estimates his loss
on buildings at $1,000 which is partly
covered by insurance,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
DECORATION DAY
Proportions BEING Made To Observe IL
In appropriate Manner

Preparations BEING Made To Observe IL
I'm appropriate Manner
This week Saturday is Decoration Day,
and the G. A. R. Post and w R. C.
which organizations are always leaders
in the movement for a proper observance
of the event, have their program complet-
ed.
The city officials will also take part
together with the fire department, the
cornet band and many citizens. At 9
o'clock the band will head the procession
at G. A. r. Hall and march to Bridge
street bridge, for marine service, then to
the Baptist church where Rev. c. (.
Maxfeld will deliver the address. The
Post and Corps will dine at their hall and
the cemeteries will be visited in the after
noon,
There was large attendance at the
Baptist church Sunday to engage in
Memorial services. The Post and Corps
were out in body, special music by
f
Fred Cornell sang a solo, my Own United
States" and the choir sang as its closing
piece, THE Star Spangled Banner"
Mrs. Geo. w. Fish, President of the
Corps, presented the church with beau
tful flag in fine speach, which the pas
tor received with appropriate words and
thanks.
A finer memorial sermon was never
given than the one preached by Mr.. Max
field from the text, Mat 26-l3: Verify
say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel
shall be preached in the whole world, then
shall also this, that this woman hath done
be told for memorial Of her. 1t was a
most excellent exposition of loyalty and
reverence for loving and brave deed :
drawn from the lesson of the alabastor bo,
Of precious ointment which was pointed
out on the head of the Savior.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
A Great Offer.

During the great campaign which is
coming the Banner will make a rate Of rs
cents for the Banner and the Thrice-a-
Week New York Tribune for six months.
Just think Of it. you can get the New
York Tribune three times week and the
Banner every week for six months for
only rs cents, or less than one cent per
COPY Hand or send in your subscriptions
at once and get the papers coming. Do
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28

al considerations, or ambitions. Conse-
quently, all efforts of the boxers or their
friends to secure their assistance in
splitting up the vote have proved unavail-
ing.
In the meantime the governor and his
friends improve each shining hour.
Daily the organization in his behalf grows
in numbers and effectiveness and should
inopportune transpire in the ninety
days intervening between now and the
September primary, the Warner people
have ample reason for looking toward to a
sweeping victory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
II. J. LEONARD, Pres A. N. BELDING, V. Pres
j u . + a s e A s 7

Situated in an in
telligcnt and thrift
ty community it is
just as easy" for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
FREE METH0DISTS
VIII Hold Camp Meeting In Belding
BegInnIng Iune .

VIII liolu IbInp moe'lHE III bciuihS
beginning June -
The Free Methodists Of the lonia dis
triot viii hold their camp meeting in the
Spencer grove on the North Park addition
in this city beginning Tuesday, June g,
and continuing for one week. Straw and
tent poles will be furnished on the ground
free of charge.
There will be services every day be-
ginning with holiness meeting at six
o'clock in the morning. Love feast at
$3.50 a m, chidren's meeting at 1880,
and preaching at 2:5o and z;5o, p. m.
All the preachers are expected to take
part and a cordial invitation is extended
to all,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-28
Brown Leghorns

Rose Comb Brown Leghorns for sale
thoroughbreds, best in the state, bargain.
Merton T Beebe,
Box 2l4, Belding, Michigan.
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If your hair 10 thick but falling
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stop it. Dandruff and falling hair
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Woodbury's Hair Tonic 500 and 90
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Store, Huntington, w. Va.
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l. not entirely Il % from disease; On the
high elevations fevers prevail, while ON
the lower levels malaria 10 enoountsrsd
TO greater or les extent, according to
altitude. To overcome climate a&eo-
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blood purifier; the antidote for every
form OF bodily weakness, nervousness
and insomnia Sold under guarantee
by the Bloss Drug Store, Ceredo, and r.
Ney Williams, Kenova. Price 500.
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Mr.. Alex Lewis. who was ~
Gently removed from this place to
the home Of her father near Wayne.
died last Friday Of consumption.
Mrs. Lswis vas in the last stages
OF that malady when here. Her
father took her to bis home with the
hope that the country air would
help her; but the change did not
have any effect upon her weakened
lungs and the Last rays Of life grad.
ually passed into the distance.
Two small children are left upon
the mercies of cruel world.
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A Californian's Lack.

THE luckiest day of my life was when
/ bought box OF Bucklen's Arnica
Salve," writes Charles +. Budahn, Of
Tracy, California. 1.-TWO 25c boxes cured
me of an annoying case of itching piles,
which had troubled me for years and
that yielded to no other treatment -
Sold under guarantee by the Bloss Drug
Store, Ceredo, and r. Ney Williams,
Renova.
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Mrs. VIM. Workman, of Ports
mouth, Ohio, has been the guest Of
her sister-Miss Alma Collier-for
the past few days.