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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
w hfte Ribbon Notes

At the regular meeting w. c. T. u.
Friday afternoon. Nov. 2z, Mrs. M. Smith,
hostess. Devotionals led by Mrs. Ballou,
the topic, "Thanksgi 'ing," being appro-
pirate to the hour. Discussion on scien-
tific temperance, as taught in our public
schools, resulted in motion carried that
corresponding secretary send for two
dozen cards with the law pertaining to
schools printed thereon. Roll call, res
ponse from Swift's paper bringing out
many Of his good maxims, followed by a
short parliamentary drill by Mrs. Coville,
then the program for the afternoon was
taken up. Mrs. Smith, leader.
Topic, Denver Convention" friend
having mailed Mrs. Smith the daily papers
during the convention. These were read
by Mesdamss Jenks, Stanton, Marshall
Smith, Ballou, Little.
Tuesday evening, Dec. l. a large and
enthusiasts meeting was held In the Rich
ardson silk mill boarding house. Mrs
Maxfsld led dsvotionals. which were
made very impressive. the topic being
Faith" Mrs. Frisdly delighted all with
solo and Miss Lsssard gave an amusing
recitation in Irish dialect, which convulsed
the audience. Miss May Hubbard gave a
recitation. "A WomaA's Hand" which
brought forth applause. Miss Viola Mills
pleased the audience with a fine plan
solo. Mrs. E. E, Cock, leader, had passed
around slips with each state in the Union,
telling the number Of counties "dry" and
wet" this was called q dry half hour
and was read as response to roll call.
Mrs. Benedict, the county president, then
gave her report as delegate to the national
convention at Denver and was listened tc
with great interest and at the close was
loudly applaudsd. She gave the Michigan
yell" or W. c. T. u. slogan" also the
Michigan jubilee song. Mssdames Elsie
French and Stanton did everything &c
make the evening success. There were
forty three present and very bad nigh,
at that There will be no Friday after
noon meeting in December as il comes or
Christmas day, but the members will al
take notice that Tuesday evening, Jan. S
1909, there will be meeting at Mrs. DR.
PinkhAn's and . full attendance is de.
sired. Mrs. Mary E. n. Coyille.
Supt, Press.
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A M u s E NJ E N rs
Ernest wray O,NeaI

The next number on the M. E. lecture
course is Ernest Wray O'Neal, who will
give one OF his best lectures on Friday
evening Of this week in the M. E. church.
Mr.. O'Neal is considered one of the most
talented lecturers on the American plat
form today and has never failed to please
and interest his audience. The subject
Of his lecture is Popular Fallacies ,
There should be a large audience present
to hear it. Single admission, 25 cents.
Tickets for the remainder of the course
have been placed at rs cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
WANTED TO DIE
Elmer Bailey Hears The Death sum
mons-Tries Laudanum Route.


Elmer Bailey, familliary known as Bill
Bailey, who resides with his parents on
the Charley Moore farm near Smyrna
is victim of unrequitted love. Bill
came to Belding some time ago and while
standing on the street corner at noon had
his soul regaled by glimpse at the sea
of happy female faces that rushed by him
on their hurried trip to the monday meal
and among the hurrying throng his eye
fell upon one who in his rural simplicity
he pictured as "the only one" calculated
for his soul mate.
He soon called upon his enamoretta
and laid vigorous seige at the maidens
heartstrings time and again, only to find
his love spurned and repulsed at every
attack Realizing the futility of further
seige, he immagned he heard the angels
singing wont you come home. Bill Bal
ey," and he made his first attempt at re-
spending to the call by laying himself on
the Pere Marquette track in the face OF
the approaching stub train. The engineer
of the train stopped his engine within is
feet of him and his first vision Of heavenly
bliss was rudely shattered.
Last Friday he heard the siren call
again and going to D. F. Moons store he
succeeded in borrowing 10 cents with
which he purchased laudanum. Putting
the bottle in his pocket he started out
Bridge street, going as far as John Dehn's
residence where he stopped and asked for
a glass OF water. Johns son handed him
a glass of water and he pulled the bottle
out of his pocket, turned the contents into
the glass and hurriedy swallowed it. He
then handed the bottle to the boy and told
him to take it over to Louis Honson's and
tell him goodbye for him. When the boy
saw what was on the label he was greatly
scared and telephoned his father and then
took the bottle over to Honson's. After
taking the dope he went over to the
Moon store and intimated what he had
done, whereupon Lou Stone laughingly
told him that paris green made a very
easy death to die and cited the death Of a
calf he had lost that way to prove it.
The laudanum route failed to land him
at his destination on schedule time and it
is reported that he took the cue offered by
Lou Stone and tried the paris green route
one day this week, and even now is hoy
erng between life and death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Echo Meeting

A state Sunday school convention echo
meeting will be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday at 2:5o O'Clock p m.
Let every pastor, superintendent and
teacher, as we'll as all who are interested
in Sunday school work, make special
effort to attend. Reports will be given
by our new county president and secre-
tary, A. J. Ashdown and Judge Webster
Of Iona, Rev. Maxfield and Mrs. A. L.
Benedict, all of whom attended the state
convention The choirs of the different
churches are specially urged to come and
assist in the music.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Royal Neighbour

Laurel Camp No. 425 r. N. A. has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Oracle. Emma Coon; vice
oracle, Bessie Shaw; recorder, Carrie
Doyle; receiver. Carrie STALL chancellor,
Eliza King; marshal. Frances Hauck; in
ner sentinel, Villa McCue; outer sentinel,
Mae Price; physicians. DR.. Marjory Orr,
DR.. E. W. Little; manager for three years,
Lizzie Barker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
X. O. +. NJ.

At the meeting Of the Modern Macoa-
bees held Dec. 2, the following officers
were elected: Conn.,, Geo. Engemanni
lieut., Chas. Howard; R. X, c. N. Hoyt;
F. X. w. S. Eddy; Chap, E. L. Knapp;
Phys, G. A. Stanton, M. D. Sergt.. Chas.
Waggoner; M. at A., Guy Tupper; / st M,
Of g., Daniel Baty; I'd M. Of g.. Marvin
Behler; Sent, H. A. Loewe; Picket. Clar-
enee Rummler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Closing Out sale.

The ladies' OF st. Mary's guild will hold
a closing out sale OF the balance OF the
goods left from their recent Chrstm as
sale, at the grocery store Of c. Eddy &
Co., on Saturday, December 9Th. There
are still many desirable Christmas gifts
left and the ladies announce that prices
will be cut to the lowest notch in order To
dispose Of everything. Don't forget the
date and place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
THE REAPER DEATH
Takes Another Pioneer-Mrs. Emeline
Berry Has Passed Away.

Takes Another Pioneer-Mrs. Emeline
Berry Has Passed Away.
The GIN reaper has again invaded the
ranks of the Orleans pioneers and taken
from earth the beloved wife of Leander
Berry, one of the old and respected pion-
eer citizens of that township. Mrs.
Berry passed away Thursday, Dec. Sd, at
about | | o'clock a. m, aged z years and
o months, having lived there more than
fifty years. For the past four years her
health had not been good and two weeks
before her death she was taken worse and
gradually failed. she was conscious how
ever up to almost the last moment.
Emelne Babcock was born in Ulster
county, N. Y, Feb. 4th. 1887 and came
to Michigan in the spring of 1857. In
December ! 85z she was married to Le-
ander Berry at Orleans where they have
resided since then excepting few years
in the early days when they were resi-
dents of Otisco, going from there to the
farm in Orleans.
Mrs. Berry was loyal member of the
Orleans M. E church and ever ready to
assist in all good work and especially
administering to the sick and afflicted.
The funeral was very largely attended
by old neighbors and friends who came
to pay their last respects to one whom all
loved. Rev G. w. Maxwell officiated and
Fred Cornell and wife and Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Cook sang.
The deceased leaves, besides her hus-
band, three sons and three daughters:
Warren Berry of Sand Point, Idaho, Mrs.
Anna French of Greenye, Mrs. Olive
Anderson. Cadillac, Justus Berry, Six
Lakes, M. L. Berry, Belding and Mida
Bolster of Orleans
The remains in charge of Under
taker Ben Friedly were laid rest in the
Orleans Cemetery
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Mad Dogs In Ioufa

They have seven dogs in Ionia that are
affected with rabies and four people from
lonia who have developed hydrophobia
symptoms are at Ann Arbor receiving
treatment. The physicians are calling
for drastic measures by the authorities
and advise the muzzllng of all cats and
dogs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10

lenger; S. W., Ellis w. Ranney; j. W..
Byron F. Brown; S. D, G. H. Millard
j. D, M. M Benedict Sec'y, Louis L.
Leonard; Treas, B. c. Curtis; Chap.
Rev. J. A. Baynton; Marshal, Chas. M.
Wise; Stewards, Ray Watson. Luther M.
Berry. The installation of officers will
occur Monday evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Otfsco Taxpayers

will be at the Peoples Savings Bank
in Beldng every Saturday until Jan. | o,
at Otisco on Wednesday, Dec. ! 6. and at
my office in Smyrna on all other days tc
receive taxes. Elgin Condor,
2z-4 Township Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Advertised Letters

Mr.. Herbert Cook, Miss Grace Earl.
Mr.. A. j. King, Mrs. Nellie Mahls, Miss
Matte Rowland, Miss Bertha Sears, Mr.
Charlie Smith, Mrs. Mary Sven, Mrs
Ray Whit.
Dec. z, 1908. D. E. Wilson, P M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Masonic Annual

Al the annual
meeting Of Deld-
ing Lodge No.
555 held Mon
day evening. the
} following Off
cers.were elect
ed for the ensu-
ing year: w.
M, Daniel Skel-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
FRATERNAL ORDERS HOLD ANNUAL
ELECTIONS--FINE LISTS CHOSEN

w. Scott; Treas, Vim. Price; Trustee
years, M. A. st. Clair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
SILK City Lodge Annual

The following officers were elected at
their last meeting: Noble Grand, Chas.
w. Williams; Vice Grand, F. Wheeler
Rec. Sec'y, F. H. Totten; Fin. Seo'y, J.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-10
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our deepest and
most heartfelt thanks for the kind and
generous assistance and sympathy ten
dered US during the sickness, death and
burial of our dear wife and mother, the
late Mrs. Emeline Berry.
Leander Berry and Family.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02

The drawings show some good designs for summer frocks of more or less dressy sort, intended for afternoon or evening wear. the models sketched. however, being simple enough in style 10 be with in the limitations of the home dress maker The semiprincesse model Is the more difficult of the two for copying, as the skirt. which extends up above the walstIIne, and has to St snugly to the figure about the waist and hips. is always difficult of achievement. The design could be modified, however, with excellent re- suits and a girde of the material of the gown substituted, thus doing away with the difficulty of making a ''princesse.
 This model gown was charming in the original coloring, but other shades and materials could be used with equal effect
 Apricot, a delightful pinkish yellow tone, was selected In French pongee, the corsage being trimmed with wide bands of point de yenise lace. The yoke and
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02
RETURN FROM MINE
 INSPECTION TRIP
H. H. Stoddard and the Frohmans Spent Several Days in the Hills.

Hon. Isaac T. Stoddard returned yesterday from Stoddard mining camp where he went in company with MT. and Mrs. Daniel F'rohman of New York. After finishing their stay there they went to Jerome where they were royalty entertained by a number of friends in the copper city. then stop ped in Prescott on the return home Concerning the visit there the Journal Miner says:
 Hon. I. T. Stoddard, of Phoenix came in last evening from the proper ties of the Stoddard Mines company, where he had been to meet Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Frohman, of New York.
 Mir. Frohman and his brother and partner, Charles Frohman, are known as the two leading theatrical managers of the world. Mrs. Frohman is known on the stage as Margaret Ellington, and for nearly year has been play ing the title role of The Thief, in the popular play of that name at the Ly- ceum theatre in New. York, and is recognized as the coming great actress of America. From here she goes to Colorado Springs, where she will be joined by her company and proceed to San Francisco and resume her splendid work.
 The Frohmans and MT. and Mrs. James S. Murphy were entertained at dinner at the Yavapai club by Mir. Stoddard last evening.
 MT. Stoddard will leave this morning for his home in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02
SURE CURE FOR RARYs ITCH.
Oil of Wintergreen in External Wash Produces Remarkable Results.
 How to Get Presentation.

Is your baby burning up with tor turing itching eczema? Is he tearing his tender skin to shreds vainly try ing to scratch away the terrible agony?
 Are you or any member of your family suffering with an aggravating persistent skin disease?
 Use oil of wintergreen mixed with thymol, glycerine, etc, in D. D. b. Prescription. It will give instant re- lief
 Oil of wintergreen, this simple ev- eryday oil of wintergreen, mixed with other healing herbs and vegetable in gredients, cures the worst forms of skin disease, and the remedy is so easy to apply, just an external liquid wash. No drugs or medicines, just a few drops of the wash applied to the itching. burning spots. then in stant relief. The instant the oil is applied the itch is gone.
 To secure the proper results from this soothing curative remedy, it is necessary to use oil of wintergreen compounded with other mild ingre- dients. This compound known as D. D. D. Prescription, not only relieves but permanently cures. Just try b. D. D. Prescription. Try a few drops and note the relief. We positively vOuch for the merits of this remedy. Elvey & Hulett.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02
Furniture

The table or bed stand shown In the Illustration Is built on the lighter mis- sion style and is most convenient model for the bedroom of the summer home. The model Is of graceful lines and. though light. Is quite strong and will stand a great deal of wear. This would be most attractive In a soft moss green stain finished with hard wax.
 The rocker shown in the illustration is of deal and wicker. Chairs of this sort are very suitable for the bedroom, as they are light and cool and so fresh looking. Wicker furniture may be left the natural color or may be stained with water stains. Paints should not be used The cushions may be of figured cretonne. washable material of solid color of the same shade as the chair, If 1t is stained.
 This sort of furniture Is suitable for either a summer or winter bedroom: In fact, unless the room is furnished In for maj style, after some period. as in French style, etc. For a summer bedroom such furniture also would look most attract i've If ennmeled white, the woodwork of tte room also being white, and the ere tonne hangings, cushions and wall cov- ering giving the needed warm color note.
 Windows should not be washed when the sun is shining on them, as they will Do streaky If you attempt to polish them.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02
CLOSING RECITAL
 BY TWO STUDENTS
The Program Was Devoted to Read
 ing and Vocal Solos.

Miss Amy Lois White, reader and pupil of Mrs. May French Cooley, and Miss Anna Marie Luke, a vocal pupil of MT. Thomas Francis Hughes were heard in the last of the student recit- als for the school year last night at the Arizona School of Music. The entire program was given by these two pupils and crowded house greeted their very praiseworthy eff forts with inspiriting. applause. Both were the recipients of bouquets of roses from admiring friends.
 The instructors of Miss Luke and Miss White take considerable pride both natural and well founded, in the progress they have made, which has been especially marked with gratify ing results. Both have studied and devoted themselves earnestly to their work, and give the most satisfactory promise of a future creditable to themselves and theirSinstructors, in the chosen line.
 Miss White has a good stage pres ence, a pleasing, well modulated voice and an appreciation of proper restraint so that parts delineated are not over drawn, a fault often found with read CTS of even more experience. Among her numbers were "The Village Seam stress" a Wiggin character sketch provoking of much mirth, '+The Two Villages" by Rose Terry Cook, a poem of a solemn-sweet theme Man dalay' by Kipling. Knowles Two Scenes from the Hunchback' and a Riley selection and others, received with favor by the audience.
 Miss Luke has a voice of admirable
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02
Preparing the House for the Summer Season.

In beginning the spring cleaning the best place to start Is with the upper rooms. and there the first attention should be given to the beds, both mattresses and bedsteads. As these will have been gone over during the year. they are sure. to be free from vermin or any real uDcleaE- Illness. The mattresses may need remak- Ing or reticking. and the pillows may need recovering, and the pillows will be better for recovering and having the fill ing replucked. recombed or carded.
 If the bedsteads are brass or iron they can be polished with Il good metal polish. or if enameled they can be given new coat. Brass beds. If not so furnished. may be given q coat of brass enamel. which prevents the brass from ever losing its luster. If the beds are of wood they should he thoroughly washed with either turpentlne or kerosene oil, aired several days. then vanished, especially on the inside and where the springs rest. Tn" wire springs may be treated the same way. except the varnish. which is not ad- visable for springs, This treatment will kill all vermin present and efrectualy prevent their approach.
 Mattresses should he cleaned oncc or twice year besides the weekly beating Choose a clear. bright day and take the springs out of doors, lay the mattresses on them. one by one. and beat ;hem most thoroughly, first on one side. then on the other After they are thoroughly beaten let them lie In the sun for several hours The pillows may be treated ia the same way.
 Closets should be thoroughly cleaned and aired: scrub all the shelves and draw CTS. Hnd when dry cover with ci"au paper Bureau drawers may he emptie. and brushed out and covered with rlvan pnprr T'liC walls and ceilings should he thor oughly dusted and wiped; if the walls aic painted they Should he washed. Curtains and light draperies that are easily washed hre tue most sanitary for bed rooms. us they can he easily c,caned anl
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02

do not soil so readily as heavy draperles which quickly gatker dust and germs
 On coming to the lower floor It Is best to start with the living-room, as this room Is apt to be so much used that it Is well to get It in order as soon as possible. First take the pictures down. and after Lusting them wash the glasses with a cloth dampened with ammonia and water; if necessary, touch mp the frames with varnish or gilt, as the case may require. Do not replace the pictures, but put them away out of the dust, and~ where they will not be apt to be broken. The orra- ments and bric-a-brac should next be cleaned, and also set away. Gs the pie lures were. II Is most annoying to lind that these small articles have to be re- dusted after you are ready to put them back ou account of not having put them out of the way of the dirt and dust.
 Take down all draperieS and send the rugs or the carpet away 10 be cleaned, then remove the furniture and start on the room. Wash all the woodwork, unless il is of q very 1ark color, us wa ter Is apt 10 spoil paint aud sometimes warps the wood, and if the walls tre pain ed wash them with damp cloths. If the walls are papered. wipe them down with broom over which q soft ciolh has been pinned. Paper may also be cleaned with stale bread. rub the grain from Inc ceiling down or by the use of one of the many preparations on the market which are made for thc purpose. Clean ard polish all gas or electric light G.tdr.s aud wash the gioies. thc wladgw shades bJye become soiied or wcrH and you do not desire io replace lhcu. lakr Ihcu oG the roller ard tcgu lirin Hps'ia G.tvr in1 vii find ih' rp3r p.r' |" hr qu'ir fresh ai;i c gn
 Al upholstered fuTnifuro >hpaiG be thor nuShiy brushed ir ge.nu-r u,l .iuSI and il Stc:S and then co-rrr1 win lee >uumcr slips Thc. floors ShpUld be HI>hch and tnIrhed up with paint or varaISh where they have gotten hr hardest Wear lr
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02

range, capable of accomplishing diff cult vocal feats with ease, very pleas ing in quality and showing intelli- training. There was no effort to show her compass. but the tasks pre- scented in the selections were such as a wise intructor will choose. My Noble Lords,'' was one of the num- bers with some technical difficulties and was commendably rendered. "Win O The Wisp,'' Bliss Forever Past" Fierce Now the Flames Crow from II Trovatore and Tostis Good bye" were among the other compost tions. Miss Florence Brace was her accompanist
Arizona republican., 1908-06-02

the h, CTS are hardwood they may be cleaned and then waxed. using q polishing mitt or weighted brush; rub both with the grain of the wood and across 1t. The best polish for fine furniture Is made of sweet oil and grain alcohol. This must be applied quickly and sparingly, and rapidly rubbed to q polish. This is the polish used by vi0!inmakers in getting the higb luster seen on v,oii2s. If 1t ;s allowed to soak Into the varnish il will soften it and you will nave sticky surface to your table, but If quickly polished with a dry cloth it will implrt q line high iuSter.
 Mating makes Hn ideal floor covering even in winter. as rugs may be placed around .0 give a warmer tone to the room If carpets are to be used, get a good in grain filling In solid color to harmonize with the walls and draperies. You will find this to he q most effective back ground for the rugs If the rugs are cleaned at home they shoul1 be thor oughly beaten and swept.
 In the dining room the walls and pic lures should be cleaned as in the other rooms. the rugs should be well beaten and swept and the floor touched mp or re- rainted if necessary. If there Is q plate rack the plates and steins should he thor oughly cleaned and the racks well rubbed Good polish and thorough rubbing will do more toward keeping furniture and wood work in good condition than repalnring. and Is much less expensive. The main secret of polishing furniture lies in the rubbing: the more rubbing vou give it the hcffrr the results. The china closet slyuid hc cleaned and the chna/and glass carefully washed, and silver polished. the si'chca !. tables and chairs polished. If Lew curtains arc nceded. ecru hobineJ with au edgin- 70 narrow Ciuuy lace Hogld loo good choice The pantry and ~trre.eou should be most thoroughly cleaned all hotties anl rins thoroughly wiped before replacing and the shelves thoroughly washed and recovered with paper or oilrluth You will tnd il mosi