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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
more, / shall be able myself to help

more, shall be able myself to help
Mr.. Campion!"
Herr Nebelsen," said Sybil earn
estly, Il don't think you ought to en-
courage him in these morbid fancies
II beg your pardon, but how can |
speak Of them as anything else? You
can't seriously believe yourself that
an idol can have any sort Of poweri"
Exactly the same as Mr. Campion
say at first. But let me tell you how
he was convinced and he gave her
an account of the experiment with the
red paint, and it's sequel
And he is afraid now?'
When see him last he was derri-
~ afrait. and I cannot help thinking
that unless something is soon done
that idol will do moch worse act.
Till now he plays the Poltergeist, but
that cannot always continue"
Sybil gave little SILVER. Il wish
you hadn't told me all this" she
said. And now let us go in"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

little girls coats. White is always
pretty and attractive, but dark red,
dark and medium blues and mixtures
are all in vogue, while for the real
warm weather linen, pique and
pongee all are liked
The little coat is made simply with
the loose fronts and back and with
the big sailor collar. The shield
when worn is buttoned into place be-
meath the collar and closed at the
back The full sleeves are finished
with Follower cuffs, but the plain
ones are simply stitched to simulate
straight ones.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size (six years) ia
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Move to Revive SIX Hat.

A determined effort will be made
in London to revive the tyranny Of
the top hat. For some years the hat
has been declining in public favor Of,
and derbys and straws have invaded
the West End of the city annually in
increasing numbers. A committee
has been formed by silk hat manu-
facturers whose business is threat
ened, and q procession in which all
members will wear the best and most
perfect style in top hats will march
through the Anglo-French exhibition
with the object Of showing how be-
coming is this style of headgear.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Emhroidered Net.

An exceedingly pretty touch is Civ
en- the hand-embroidered waist by
basting a fine net under certain fig
ures before embroidering them, cut
ting out the material afterward SO
that the figures appear to be OF en-
broidered net.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
10 repair Rubber shoes.

A piece Of caoutchouc (India rub
ber), not too thick, is beveled off az
the edges with the aid Of wet knife.
The damaged place and the patch are
then moistened with oil of turpen-
tine; the parts moistened are brought
INTO contact and subjected. for twen-
ty-four hours, to moderately heavy
pressure Scientific American.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
ChiId's Refer.

There is no coat worn by the small
girl that quite takes the place of the
REFER. 1t is very generally becom-
ing, it is simple yet absolutely smart
in effect and it can be slipped on and
off with the greatest possible ease.
This one is made of white serge with
collar and cuffs of Copenhagen blue,
but, the model can be utilized for
every material that is in vogue for
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Elastic BeItings.

We have had leather belts and silk
betting, elastic belts, suede belts, gold
belts and silver belts, but now we
have combinations Of all these.
Elastic of the finest sort embroidered
in gold and silver, and betting with
an elastic thread embroidered in all
colors of the rainbow, and gold
braided belts, decorated with flowers
in silver and silk.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

profanity" moralizes the Wash
lngton Herald, lis the acme of lido
ry." And when we take into consid-
Grafton that three "damns' in a mod
ern comedy satisfy the demand of the
average audience for witty dialogue,
observes the Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal, we begin to realize the preva-
lence of idiocy
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

Perhaps the time will come, prays
the Houston Post, even in Texas
when the title Judge" will not be
bestowed as soon as it has been ascer-
sained that the youth has purchased
his railroad ticket to the law school.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Z OH re WDeEly

New York City.-Never has there
prettier style been in vogue than
that of the over blouse and it suits
the young girls so peculiarly we'll
that it is a special favorite among
the younger contingent. Here is one
that is. charmingly graceful and at
tractive and which can be utilized
either separately or Joined to the
skirt, making a semi-princesse dress
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

The silk hosiery mills of Conneeti-
cut, announces the Atlanta journal,
have increased their working force
and are picking up the dropped
stitches of prosperity.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

Baltimore has been making syste.
matte war on the mosquitoes for the
last two years, with the result, notes
the Boston Transcript, that the city
was never before in a healthier con-
aition during the hot months, there
being noticeable reduction of mala-
rial fovnr
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

as liked. In the illustration the ma
terial is pongee with bands of taft
feta, while the centre front is made
of all-over embroidery, but almost
all materials that are used for girls
dresses are appropriate and 1t will
be found equally satisfactory for tbs
thin materials of the present and
for the slightly heavier ones of the
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
If man really has any virtues,
moralizes the New York Press, he
apologies for them.

They have banished the automobile
from Bermuda But they still have
the onion, boasts the Chicago Even.
ing Post.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Hair Worn Plain.

On occasions when hats are dis
carded the hair is worn plain, or
adorned with beads or paillettes, the
ribbons being quite abandoned.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
-Commentarv.

Our business in the kingdom Is to
see that the ground in Gods vineyard
is most carefully titled and that we
do all in our power to win men to
God. The Rev. Bowley Green. Olney-
vile, r. /.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11
Dead Leaves brown.

Dead leaves is term which rep
resents one of the new browns.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

Stand-pipes of concrete, over 100
feet high and fifty feet in diameter
have become actualities.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

About 5000 pieces Of crockery are
broken on each "trip of a flrst-clasa
ocean liner,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-08-11

a count Just made shows there are
10000 lakes in Newfoundland.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

modest homes, including good piano for
each.
At $50 per suit it would purchase $500
suits Of clothes, or at 81 S each, it would
purchase 1888 l-5 suits of clothes. 1t
would buy fifty good houses and lots at
$1,000 each. At S55 each, it would ppr-
chase l,428 heating stoves or kitchen
ranges. II saved, instead Of being worse
than wasted" It would increase the saw
ings deposits in our banks $4,000.
Yes, Mr.. Businessman, we missed it
that time sure. For the sum of $l,4oO
we have given four men the right to re-
duce the volume of your business to the
tune Of $4,000 this next year.
And that is not the worst of it. Proba-
bly, one hundred young men and boys will
take their first drink in these saloons of
ours this coming year. Yea, their first
drink but not their last, for big percent
age of them will have formed the drink
habit ere long, for saloons cannot run
without boys any more than saw mill
can run without logs.
Again these saloons are so located that
every high school boy or girl can not go to
the post office without passing by the
doors Of these places. thus familiarizing
them with vice in their early years. For
81 400 we have legalized a business of
which not one good thing can be said,
business which has not one redeeming
feature.
What fools these mortals be-
c. E Maxfield
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

The County Convention to elect state
and district delegates, was held Tuesday
in lonia. Fred Pitt of Orleans was chair
man and Montgomery Webster secretary
Every township and ward in the county
was represented
A majority Of delegates had been round
ed up in favor of a Heath delegation To
the district convention and Mr.. Heath was
allowed to name the men, none was
named from Belding.
Delegates to the State Convention
from this locality through the hat
system Of choice are; Frank r. Chase,
Otisoo; E. E. Hudson; F. w. Howard,
Belding Frank Daniels. Keene. A reso-
luton was passed on motion Of Gen. j.
n. Kidd, that Fred A. Washburn be the
unanimous choice of the convention for
presidential eector.
Fred Pitt OF Orleans, was elected chair.
man Of the county committee and will
make a good one, being well known all
over the county as safe man to tie too.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

agents without dissenting voice. sup
pose the thought of many is that our city
fathers, representing, us, did good stroke
Of business when they put 81 400 into the
city treasury. Let us look for a moment
at what they really did do.
Some estimate that to make a living
and lay by something pr rainy day. a
saleon .uustd DO sbieas9 $4,000 weY.h Of
business per year. Others say that they
must do S. 5000 per per year to live and
prosper. Supposing we take conserva-
tive estimate and assume that our four
saloons do business of Sl2,5oo EACH
making total of $4,000 for the year,
Now Mr. Businessman listen a moment.
In licensing these saloons $4,000 was
deliberately diverted from the channels Of
legitimate trade in little city Of 4,5oo
inhabitants; and every merchant must
stand his proportion Of the loss $4,000
taken out of the volume of legitimate
trade, what does it mean9 Let US look at
few figures.
1t means that for every one of the 4,5oo
men, women and children in the city Of
Beding, $lo5.55 l-5 cents goes over the
bars of these saloons. 1t means that this
$4,000 would purchase at $500 per
pair 1850 pairs Of shoes, three pairs
for every individual in this city. 1t means
that estimating the cost Of groceries and
meats at $4oo per family per year. that
l25 families could be provided with food
and drink an entire year. 1t would pur-
chase the complete furnishings for 100
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
THE GOULD--C MER
Nuptials Celebrated wedns sday Eve
ming at Eight O'clock.

Nuptials Celebrated wedne sday Eve
ming mt Eight O'clock.
A fine wedding took place at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Cramer. Wednes-
day evening at eight o'clock, when their
daughter Lena was married to Mr.. Ward
Gould of Cadillac. The house was very
prettily decorated with the colors OF her
graduating class and the ceremony was
performed by Rev, c. E. Maxfied. Miss
Lucille Bricker was ring bearer and Miss
Beatrice Stanton played the wedding
march.
The bride wore white silk and carried
brides roses. Miss Abbie Waterman was
bridesmaid and wore blue silk chiffon.
Mr.. Vernon Showers Of Cadillac acted in
the capacity Of best man. There were
thirty guests present and the gifts were
costly and beautiful. Fine refreshments
we're served to the assembled guests who
showered copious congratulations on the
happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Gould leave
this week for their home in Cadillac where
they will soon be at home to their many
friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Was IL n Wise Move?

At the last meeting OF the Common
Council the city of Belding, through the
agency Of its aldermen, received applica-
tons for and granted licenses to four sa-
looms.
From these licenses we understand the
city will receive S4oo city license money,
and that one half of the $500 county IL
cense for each saloon will be returned,
making total received by the city Of
81 400. These licenses we're granted by
the Common Council of this city as our
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
GOVERNOR WARNER
MUCH PLEASED
His Visit To Silk City a Pleasant
One
Auspicious Opening of Third Term
Campai GU Banquet by Business
Men In Evening

Governor Fred M. Warner and Lieu
tenant Governor Patrick Kelly left this
city last Friday morning with pleasant
memories of their visit here that will last
forever. They spoke in the very highest
terms of their welcome and the attention
and courteses shown them by all our
citizens.
A pleasing feature, especially to Cover
nor Warner was half-hours visit he
made in company with F. A. Wasbhurn
at the home of Mrs. J. w. Kingsley, mother
Of Mrs. o. F. Webster, who is a cousin,
many pleasant memories and old time
"reminiscences were talked over
The Governor also sat for a photo at
E E. Doty's studio and large 9xlo
picture has been developed, which is
a fine one indeed.
Mrs. Warner, too, was delighted with her
visit ard reception and remarked especial
ly on the fine boarding houses of the Bel
ding Bros. & Co. and the Richardson
Silk Co., with their excellent management
and acoommod ations, punch and light
efreshments were served the party at
The latter place by Mrs. Stanton.
In its write up the Grand Rapids Press
says: After the inspection of the silk
mil the governor and his party saw
.efrigerators being made at the Belding
Hall factory Then they went to the
Ballou basket factory where they enjoyed
watching rapplng machine that pounded
a solid piece of black ash until every
years ring of growth peeled off into
phabe slabs ready to be woven into bas-
kets. Over at the Belding companys
shoe factory the party watched while
pieces Of leather were cut, stitched and
hammered into complete shoes.
Later on in the day, the governor went
out to see Belongs model dairy and
while the governor thinks he knows lot
about daries, being in the cheese business
himself, he very promptly took off his hat
to the Ellis & Ranney plant and aoknowl-
edged it the best diary farm he had seen
in Michigan. This dairy supplies practic-
ally all of Belding with milk. 1t is the
only commercial dairy in town. tits juston
the edge of the city and occupies about $50
acres. The COWS are housed in two large
stables tnat are equipped with the latest
type Of milking machines, electricity, run
nlng water and other modern conveniences
the sixty COWS are about evenly divided
between the two stables They have
cement stalls with special drainage facili-
ties and patent neck yokes. Before each
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

COW is cement trough with hinged
covers, when watering time comes the
stable grooms just open the covers, turn
on the water from hydrant, and bossy
has fresh drink.
The air tubes for the milking machines
run to each stall. Four or five machines
are used in each stable, one of these milks
two COWS at the same time, vacuum
pressure working so quietly and soothing
y that bossy never stirs. There is no
opportunity for the milk to come into con-
tract with the air or anything except the
interior of the milking pail.
The vacuum machines in one stable are
run by gas engine and in the other by an
electric motor. Electricity lights the
stables. From the stables the milk goes
into cooling room, where cooling ma
chimes cool it instantly, then it goes direct
ly into bottles, boys in white uniforms
performing this part of the work. The
stables were spic and span with white
wash and all in the party commented on
the shining cleanliness Of the place. 1t
was remarked that city SUP piled by
such plant needed no milk inspector.
Governor Warner thought by this time
he had exhausted the surprises Of Belding
but on their way back to the hotel he was
asked to stop off at little photograph
gallery. There he was nearly taken off
his feet by an exhibit Of art photography
that has won medals, cups and trophies
all over the country. The photographer
is E. E. Doty, holder Of the international
diamond medal offered by the Oaguerre
Memorial institute The photographs
placed before the governor rivaled painted
portraits in art values. The governor
could not resist when he saw the exhibit
ion and forthwith sat for photographs.
we have heard of Belding silk said
the gaVernor, but here we find a town
of many surprises and excellences, the
girls boarding houses, the refrigerator
factory, this real artist with a camera,
model town dairy, an interesting shoe
factory, a basket factory filled with sur
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
HAPPILY Welded
Hearts and Hands of Miss Lovtna
walser and Martin Hayes United

The marriage of Mr.. Martin Hayes
and Miss Lovina Walser occurred Wednes-
day morning at 9 o'clock, at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Walser. Rev. FIR. Zndler Of ST. Joseph
Catholic church performed the ceremony
in the presence Of about 25 guests. the
immediate relatives and intimate friends
of the couple. They were attended at
the altar by Miss Mille Hayes Of Grand
Rapids, sister of the groom and Mr.
Henry Zahm, nephew Of the bride.
The bride looked charming in beauti-
ful gown of white chiffon over white silk
and carried bouquet of brides roses, the
bridesmaid wore light blue and carried
a bouquet of pink carnations.
There were many beautiful and costly
presents presented and fine wedding
dinner was served. After many congrat-
ulations Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes left on the
8:lo evening train for Chicago and will
be at their own home in this city after
May 18th.
The groom threw his friends of the
track. who were waitire AZ the ststica
with rice and old shoes, by calling two
hacks for the drive to the depot, the
vacant one stopping at the usual place,
while the other one took the other side Of
the track,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
a Pleasant Farewell

St. Mary's Guild held their regular
meeting on Wednesday afternoon Of last
week at the home of Mrs. H. H. Beding,
with goody number in attendance. At
the close Of the regular meeting an in
formal reception was given for one Of
their much esteemed members, Mrs. G.
w. Miner who is to remove to Saginaw.
Mrs. Belding served light refreshments
and Mrs. Miner was presented from the
Guild a beautiful hand painted card
receiver and sterling silver spoon, as a
token Of love and esteem.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
MILE OF GOOD ROAD
south From Beldfng-To be Built
Under state Road system

Ex-county drain commissioner, John
F. Kohn has been a busy man for the
past month or more, in working for state
cooperation, for a mile Of good road
running south from Dell Cobb's corner to
r. B Cowles.
A petition signed by Mr.. Kohn and a.
others was presented to the township
board before election, to take action to
have the state grant $500, for that pur-
pose. The township voted in favor and
also to expend $500, on the highways.
This means that the state will assist in
the construction of this road.
1t will be made in conformity to the
plans and system as laid out by the good
roads department of the state and will
be the first one constructed in Ionia
county. Wednesday Mr. Kohn had A.
N. Bateman, of Lansing, civil engineer,
making the survey and together with
supervisor Charles Brink, clerk L. j.
Kimberly and Justice Of the peace Chas
Dumon, the survey was made.
The township has several gravel beds
easy Of access and the work will begin
as soon as possible. The city should now
arrange to extend the graveIing of Bridge
street to connect with the road.
Much credit is due Mr.. Kohn for his
success in rounding up the first good road
in the county and it should be named the
Kohn good road.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

ARE MADE
Belongs New Council Gets
Down to Business
Alderman Crawford Elected Mayor
Protem-City Night -watch-man
Goes To Algerpon Webber

As will be noticed on another page
in the Banner in the official proceedings
of the Common Council the regular
annual meeting of the New City Council
was held Monday evening and that body
made appointment of the different officers
for the coming year.
The alderman were all present when
Mayor Bricker called to order and there
was much interest manifested in the
result of the meeting by many of our
citizens, especially in the election of the
nightwatch, as there we're eight candi-
dates making application for the position.
A petition to grade and gravel Bridge
Street, from Main Street, south to Division
Street was presented.
The Banner was made the
official paper of the city. The bond Of
City Treasurer VIM. F. Sandel was
approved. |. S. Morris, City Health
Officers report was also approved.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
ORLEANS BOOMING
VIII have New Dcpot-J. NJ. York
Cuts Out Harvester Trust Goods

Cuts Out Harvester Trust oods
John M. York the Orleans general
dealer, was in the city last Friday and in
conversation with the Banner reporter
said his burg was taking on new life this
season. They are to have a fine new
depot located short distance north of
the present site, the old building having
been sold to Post Brothers, who will
convert it into an elevator and ware house
making extensive repairs and improve
ments for loading potatoes. Several new
dwelling houses will also be built there
and other Improvements will be the order
of the day.
Mr.. York says he has just closed con-
tract with the Walter A. Wood Co., for
the sale of their harvesting machinery,
and will hereafter handle only independ-
ent made machinery. He stated that the
reason he has decided to do so was be-
cause it seemed to him that it was the
aim Of the International Harvester Co
for whom he had been handling goods, to
get full control Of the farm implme 1t
trade, to the detriment of the farmers. As
a representative of that company called
on him few days ago and asked him if
he was intending to handle a certain line
Of harvesting machines that we're not
made by the Harvester Trust, and when
he replied that he expected to handle
independent made goods also, the agent
asked him to give up his contract with the
international Co., which he did. Mr.
York has been their agent for several
years also has had the Mccormick agency
for Il past ten years.
Mr.. York has also made contracts with
the John Deer Pow &c, for their line Of
hay leaders, side delivery rakes, success
rollers, manure spreaders and other
machinery, and says he finds farmers in
general would perfer to buy goods manu-
factured by independent companies, where
they can get just as good goods.