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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-27
THEATRE FOR CHAPMAN.
Scanlan Hall VIII Be RemOdeIed
and Fitted Up.

The managers Of the Scanlan hall at
Chapman have decided to transform
the hall into first class opera house.
There was representative from Kan
sas City in Chapman last Monday,
who was draisiDg plans for the erec-
tion ofa stage. which will be of the
latest and most up-to-dste for its size
In thsstate. Chapman haS.lopg been
in need Of an opera house, and this
proposition should have the support
OF all playgoers. The seating capac-
ity Of the house will be 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-27

B. @. Powers, Rock Island brake
man, was killed by the Union Pacific
freight train No. 157 on Thursday
night near Muncie. The body was
taken to Herington for burial.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-27
Ex-Governor MOrriIl'S
Sunday School Record

1t isa somewhat rare thing for an
active business man to give up over
one-third Of century to the work Of
experimenting sunday school yet
that is the splendid record made,by
Ex-Governor E. N. Morrill, whom
every Kansan respects and honors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-27
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of unclaim-
ed letters remaining In the Abilene
postoflice for the week ending Feb. "a,
1908. Have your mail addressed to
your street number and 1t win be
promptly delivered.
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COnners, Timothy Martin, Alexander
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LADrn
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L0veail, Miriam Thompson. Fanny
81. Clair, Miss Nina
cAHDs.
Alderman. Miss Ethel Earl, Nm sadie
Hartly, Miss Lduy harkle, swan
PVke. frank Reed, ~
Warner, Mis- Helen sparks. Miss Neva
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Vertised letters.
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IN M o. q 30.

Allalh and prairie hay No. and
u,ud o.is for ,als, By Hrary Kphmas.
Dn'n. phone Bsuns' csaifsl 80
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
STATE CAMPAIGN
IS PROGRESSING
Only FOrty-Five Days More For
Primary Work
Warmers Nomination Is Practically
Conceded and HIS Elec-
ton Sure

There are but forty-five days left in the
present primary campaign in Michigan.
And still the boxers have failed in pro-
ducing the big field of candidates who
were expected to throw the choice of a
governor into the state convention. The
campaign has progressed to such point
| where the plan is now impossible, and
consequently it is safe to assume that all
effort in this direction has been abandoned.
The boxers first efforts in their attacks
upon Governor Warner and his admins
tration we're directed towards securing as
candidate some man who in their esti-
nation, was strong enough to go before
the people of the state, as whole. and
win the nomination. This effort was a
total failure. but it continued sufficiently
long to make perfectly plain to the state
at large that the boxer enemies of the
governor did not believe DR.. Bradley was
the man to turn the trick This not only
made Bradley and his friends sore, but it
instiled a doubt of Bradley's strength
among an element all over the state who
would probably have gone to his support
had such tactics not been pursued.
The second effort of the boxers was to
secure large number Of candidates from
widely scattered sections of the state,
each OF whom would be expected to de-
velop local support in sufficient numbers
to make a choice under the percentage
clause of the present primary law impos-
sible and throw the nomination into
convention. The efforts along this line
have been ceaseless up to within short
time. Aside from the entrance Of Henry
c. Smith. whose candidacy is no where
taken seriously. this campaign has been
failure, and the governorship race enters
its last lap with Warmers only serious
contestant the man whom the boxers
themselves described as lacking strength
enough to beat Warner. and with both the
trend Of popular sentiment and the shrewd
forecast OF political leaders alike pointing
to Warmers overwhelming victory at the
polls.
Warner has ever been exceptionally
fortunate in his enemies and more than
fortunate in the methods they have de-
vised to defeat him. Michigan's political
history nowhere records so utterly ASST
nine and foolish campaign as that which
the boxers have made against the Warner
administration. Just how frultless and
ill-advised this campaign has been will be
demonstrated when the votes are counted
on the first Of next September.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

A dispatch to Charles Madden the first
OF the week informed him that his wife's
nephew, Ross Ware Of Milwaukee, was
dying and another message few mo-
NETS later announced his death. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ware spent about three weeks in
this city last summer and many friends
Mr.. Ware was railroad man and his
death is probably the result of an acci-
dent. although no news was received az
to the cause of his death. The body was
brought to Sand Lake for burial and MIR
and Mrs. Madden and Mrs. M. Y. Gsp-
hart left yesterday for Sand Lake to
attend the funeral.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
WILD BULLETS CAPER
Mrs. Emerson Too,ey the Victim of
Careless Shooting Last Sunday.

Mrs. Emerson Tooiey the Victim of
Careless shooting Last Sunday.
Last Sunday afternoon while Mrs. En-
erson Tooley was standing on the front
porch, together with her son George and
wife, and just about to start out for a
walk, she felt singing sensation in her
right arm and after walking into the house
where Mr.. Tooley made a hasty investi-
CATION a % calibre bullet dropped from
the sleeve, after having entered the fore
arm few inches below the elbow and
passing downward through the flesh came
out few inches above the wrist making
painful flesh wound but fortunately not
striking any bone. Mrs. Tooley was just
about to raise her umbrella when the ac-
cident occurred, and it was very fortunate
for George that she stood just at the spot
where she did or he might have received
the ball in the stomach as he was just
about to step forward at that instant
A doctor was called and after dressing
the wound does not anticipate any serious
results although it will inconvenience the
lady for some little time and might easily
have been much more serious.
Where this. particular bullet came from
was not determined as no shot was heard
but from Mrs. Tooley's position on the
porch and from the fact sthat is was a
perfect ball that dropped from her sleeve
it is easily to be seen that it was NEITHER
a spent ball nor one which had glanced
from its course, but one fired very care
lessly, possibly at some object like on the
fence or low in the air, by some person
who has not as yet learned the proper
usage of gun or the dangers which may
come from it. To such we will say there
is laws against Sunday shooting also
shooting within the city limits and meas
ures should be taken to have it stopped at
once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Killed by Lightning

A severe thunderstorm passed over the
northern part Of the county Saturday al
2:50 and at HghbY's corners lightning
struck Charles Clifford, Ia years ole
who was on load of hay, and killed him
instantly, also killing both horses.
The fatality was on the farm Of Mil
liman Clifford. HIS sons, George, aged
"a, and Charles, aged d. and daughter
Tena, aged l2, had gone to the field tc
save the hay, which had been cut. The
father recently suffered stroke of paral.
ysis, and could not assist them. The load
was almost ready to start for the barn
George pitching from the ground, Charles
was loading and the girl driving, when the
bolt went the whole length of his body
killing him instantly.
The girl was knocked off the load, fall
ing between the horses on the pole, and
was injured, and in a state Of extreme
Mysteries. George was found S minutes
later, by neighbors, in state of uncon-
sciousness. lying on the ground, and both
horses dead. George was carried home
and will recover. as will the girl.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Suffered a Broken Arm

John Kernke of Gladwin lad of a
years, will probably be more careful when
jumping off moving train in the future
if his experience CT Monday morning will
be of any value to him. John had spent
the Fourth with his brother at lonia and
left on his return trip home on the train
that reaches here at z:22 and with in
structions from the agent to change cars
at Belding. When the train backed into
Belding the young mans attention was
either centered on some of the interesting
sights of the city or he must have been
asleep for he failed to hear the brakeman
call Belding and remained on the train
and when it had got we'll under motion
again he looked out of the window and
saw the name "Belding," on the depot
so he made a wild rush for the platform
and jumped. John fell in heap on the
ground and when he had picked himself
up it was found he had broken his arm
just above the wrist. He was taken to
DR.. Lilies office where the doctor re-
duced the fracture and the boy was able
to proceed on his journey home the same
evening. The brakeman was seen Tues
day morning and swears positively that
be called the station and also the change
when the train reached the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
FOUND 1T ALRIGHT
Factory Inspector Well Pleased With
Ballou Co.'S Plant

L
BaIlou Co.'s Plant
| Mr.. George n. Phillips, Deputy Factory
Inspector OF Michigan, made a thorough
inspection Of the Ballou Manufacturing
Company's plant this week. He reported
everything in splendid condition, and COM
plimented the heads of several depart
ments for the special care exercised in
the management of their respected de-
partments to protect the men from ac-
cidents and for the neatness in the care
of the factory in general.
He also stated that it was unusual to
find factory at this time, that was run
ming as steadily as this one has been, for
the past year, in view Of the conditions
that have been existing in the commercial
world for the past six or eight months.
This company the past week, has been
receiving many new orders, one of which
alone, from a New York Seed Firm.
amounts to nearly two thousand dollars
worth Of baskets. The company also has
the assurance from Sears, Roebuck & Co..
of Chicago, that they will place an order
very soon for baskets. This order will
in all probability be received this month,
and Judging its size by the orders received
in the past, should be for several thou
sand dollars worth Of goods.
The Ballou Manufacturing Co., looks
toward to 1909 as promising to be the
banner year" Of its history up to the
present time. In the mixer Department,
also the outlook is very good at this
time and the number of inquiries coming
in in regard to their machine bids fare
for good business this year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
COURT DECIDES
ADVERSELY
Northern Land Speculation Hits
Belding Citizens Hard
Tax Title Property, Illegally Adver-
tsssA-Beught by Belding Citizens
Causes Loss

Several years ago a number OF our
citixsns were induced to invest some OF
their hard earned dollars in valuable
timber land in tho Upper Peninsula which
had been advertised for sale by the state
for dslqusnt taxes and they invested
quite . sum Of money in the lands in
question. believing It was 4 good invest
msnt and would in time bring them
valuable returns for their money in
vested.
Charles Brown, formerly Of this CITY,
looked the matter up and thought it such
. good chance to make little money for
shs future that he went into the deal on a
large scale. He also interested his SON.
in-lsw. Elmer Cook. in the deal and also
Will Case, Al Dorman. George Crawford
and Cecil Dunlap, all Of whom purchased
some Of the land in question on tax titles.
The purchases were valid and legal in
every way a. they supposed and were
made under the law Of the state which
stood d untrammelled for several years and
the parties interested supposed that they
were soon 70 have valid title. But a
bsvy Of shrswd lawyers in the north
country. seeing chance to make few
dollars out Of the property themselves be-
gan . series Of ltigations against the
property owners by claiming that the
property had been illegally advertised
and that the law under which the pur-
chases had been made was unconstitut-
ional.
Last week the matter reached the
Supreme Court at Lansing and a majority
Of the Justices decided that the law was
unconstitutional and those of our citizens
who had hoped to reap reward on theiI
investment in days to come find them
selves dispossssed and out all the money
which they have invested. It would seem
only just to the innocent purchaser that
he should have at least soma redress in
the matter. but as it now stands all inter-
sstsd stand to lose what they have in
vested. The decision will doubtless strike
hard blow at the tax title business and
deprive the state Of many dollars worth
Of taxes which they would otherwise
secure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

Chas. Foster, OF the firm Of Foster &
Ritter. has gone into the chicken business
and judging from his first experience will
undoubtedly be classed among the Rookie
fellers, Goulds and Morgans in the course
Of few years Charlie secured the as
sistanoe Of matronly old white hen to
start him in the business, started her out
with donation Of anywhere from sixteen
to twenty-four eggs and told her to get
busy. The old hen did as Charlie re-
quested and now he is the proud possessor
OF two little black chickens. But folks
say there's money in hens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
ANSEL CRANE DEAD
Old Resident of Lyons Has Passed
Away

Ansel A. Crane, an old and respected
resident of Lyons. died Friday. July 8,
aged 80 years. He had lived on the old
farm where he first settled since l845
and the longest he had been away from
il at any one time during his life was
three months.
He came to Lansing when he was l8
years old and cut timber and rails from
the land where the capitol building now
stands. Mr.. Crane was staunch re-
publican and temperance man.
The funeral was largely attended at
the old home Sunday with interment in
the Lyons cemetery. He leaves three
children. Mrs. E. Root of Harbor Springs,
Oscar Crane, Lyons, and Mrs. James
Cramer, Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
A Slight Blaze I'm Roof

The alarm of fire at $3.50 Tuesday
morning was occasioned by defective
chimney in the house opposite the church
Of the Latter Day Saints on the North
side owned by H. A. Smith and occupied
by D. E. Dunshee and family. The fire
department responded promptly and soon
had the flames under control without the
necessity of turning on the water, the
damage being confined mostly to the hole
burned in the roof.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Ionfa Has Another Fire

The old row Of buildings between the
Psre Marquette depot and Webbers hard
ware store in Ionia, burned to the ground
Saturday night. lnasmuch as the build
ings destroyed were old tumbld down
affairs, the city does not mourn Its loss
very much.
1t is thought that the fire was of in
cendiary origin and it made quite stir in
the city for a time. The number OF
recent fires in the city since the big fire
that destroyed the Grand Trunk depot,
leads the citizens of Ionia to believe that
there is fire bug working in the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Notice

To the Public-Whereas Frank Guild,
bearing the relation to me OF husband.
has caused an advertisement to be pub
lished concerning my leaving his bed and
board etc, desire to say that he had no
bed and took mine and IN regard to the
board furnished both his and mine most
OF the time since we were married and
simply got tired. ! can pay my bills and
that Is better than he has ever done.
Lucy Guild
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Carpet Department

2sc extra heavy granite Carpets 23c
45c quarter Wool In. Carpet. .30c
SOC 2-ply all Wool &C. Carpet. .45c
65c q rolls only strictly all wool 49,
70c 2-ply Gold Medal, new pat. .64c
Our stock of room size rugs is very
large, and includes nearly all kinds of
9x12 rugs at prices from $500 to $25.
SIS. 9x12 heavy Granite Rug g. 3. .0s
8. 9x12 all Wool Ingram Rug $50
Is. 9xl2 Brussels Rug. ... 13 SO
1850 9x12 Seamless Brussels Is rs
$3.50 9xl2 Administer Rug. 10 SO
25. 9x12 Administer Rug. -. % 90
40. 9xl2 Wilton Velvet Rug. 1915
Special prices on all small Rugs,
Lace curtains and Portiers..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Chas. Harroun Burned out

Last Sunday afternoon Dig fire in
Kalkaska destroyed practically the entire
business portion Of the city, with an esti-
mated loss Of about sl25,ooo. Our for
mer townsman, Chas. Harroun. who con-
Quoted fine variety store was among
the victims and lost nearly all of his stock,
only saving small amount of chinaware
and few display cases containing the
embroideries and candies. His loss was
partly covered by insurance.
Messers. Garfield & VanHorn of this
city, who were there furnishing part of
attraction for the celebration Saturday,
were eye witnesses to the terrible fire.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Notice to Water Takers

Sprinkling is prohibited during fires
either large or small, and all sprinkling
shall cease when fire whistle blows and
continue until notice is given by signal
that the fire is out. 1t is not possible to
have good fire protection unless this rule
is obeyed. The water may be summarly
cut off il this rule is not obeyed, and a
fine Of not less than one dollar be collected.
BY order Of Board Of Water Commis-
sioners. w. S. EDDY, Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
LOOK HERE

FARMERS AND OTHERS = Why
don't you build this year while material is
cheaper than it has been in twelve yearsp
| am over loaded. with lumber and shin
les galore. My prices are right. "Hs
who buys now, buys the cheapest"
Absolutely Yours
5tf E. L. KENDALL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

Mrs. Chester Slayton Of Grattan suf-
fered slight stroke Of paralysis at the
summer cottage Of her daughter Mrs.
Clara Stanton. at Long Lake last Friday.
where she and Mr.. Slayton were spend
ing few days. She was brought to the
city and is being cared for at Mrs. Stan
tons and is recovering slowly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
Advertised Letters

Mr.. Thomas Cole; Miss Daisy Conklin
Miss Nellie Day; Mr.. Horace Fish; Geo..
Gould: Mr.. Forest Malsted; Miss Girls
Taylor; Mr.. Rurlo Vannortine; Mr. Geo.
Wager. Bsding. Mich, July 6, 1903.
D. E. Wilson, p. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
DRESS MATERIAL

36 in. Novelty Goods SOC quality 29c
"a in. Novelty Goods 25c quality 15c
46 in. Novelty Goods 81 quality 70c
80 in. Wolfe, soc quality. ty...... 35c
SO in. Black Taffeta s1 quality 79c
25c figured Lawn, sale price,. 1Sc
l5c figured Lawn, sale price,. lie
10c figured Lawn, sale price,. OSc
&c figured Lawn, sale price,. O4c
15c Ginghams, sale price. .. lie
15c yd. wide Percale, sale price 1Oc
Best Print sale price. O5c
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

Grand Rapids excursion Saturday, the
25th. Round trip rs cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
school Report

Finances in good condition. Receipts
and disbursements for past year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

Tne board of education recommend
raising S6,ooo.Oo by direct tax for school
purposes for the ensuing year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09
QA @A0rnnoeM&
" Whew! What an Invasion of Bargain Hunters

breaking
n tiun
" wholeale-l
humid
econom crowds n gdth
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-09

Total receipts not includ-
ing Library money! e2l,746 %
LIBRARY FUND
Bal. on hand July g. 07 eesl n
Nay % 0S from county
treasurer -----.----- 1O6 IS
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-15
WANT SOUTH
SIDE TELEPHONE
CITIZENS ACROSS THE COLUM-
BIA PROPOSE TO ESTABLISH 4
TELEPHONE SYSTEM TO NET
WORK THE VALLEY.

A committee of East Wenatchee
citizens was in the city today to con-
fer with the management of the To-
cal Farmers Telephone G Telegraph
company relative to Wenatchee con-
nections for telephone line to net
work the east side Of the river The
residents across the river propose to
establish local telephone stock COM
pany AMI naturally want connection
with Wenatchee The matter was
talked over today by the local tele-
phone people. and it is likely that ar
engagements can be made between the
two companies.
Another meeting of the east side
residents will be held at the Valley
View school house next Saturday at
p. M, at which time further ar
rangements will be made.
The committee in the city today
was composed of Messrs. Keiser, Far
yer. Kuhlman, Philburn and Cox.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-15
WESTERL|NO
sings tonight
THE PRINA DONNA HAS ARRIVED
AND Is IN FINE VOICE FOR
THE CONCERT THIS EVENING
AT THE THEATRE.

/ Mile. Westerlind, the Finnish
prima donna, at her concert in the
theatre this evening, will be the first
singer of worldwide fame to appear
in this city. 1t is hoped that this is
but the beginning of series of such
entertainments which ought to be
booked in Wenatchee at least four
times every year Unfortunately, this
is the only event of the kind at pres
ent scheduled for Wenatchee. But
Judging from the advance sale Of
seats, the present opportunity is be-
ing appreciated. That means more
good things in the near future, we
hope
One of the surprises in store for
the audience this evening, we predict
will be the work of Miss Frances
Bachelor on the magnificent grand
concert piano that has been shipped
here for this concert. The press COM
ments on the coast refer to her as
one of the most remarkable proji
gies that has appeared in this section
in years. She is only seventeen years
of age, but has already acquired
mastery of the king of musical in
struments that she will surely take
her place in fame among the great
artists of the world.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-15
ID WORK FIR STATE
ROAD AND FRET: BRIDGE
Harmony Meeting Last Night and Agreed
to work Together for Legislation Bentfi-
ciaI to Both Localities.

resentative-Elect Holm, of this city.
After discussing the matter it was
voted to pledge the best efforts of
both counties to assist the senators
and representatives of both counties
towards passing the bill for the state
road
1t was further voted TO ask the
legislative representatives of both Of
the counties to be a committee to
take the Columbia river bridge bill
of two years ago as basis for a
new bill to be drafted by the commit
tee. Both Chelan and Douglas coun-
ty people realize that the fate of the
state road is interviewer with that of
the free bridge across the Columbia.
The Douglas county people are to
work just as valiantly for the free
bridge as are those in Chelan county.
1t was further agreed last night by
the Wenatchee Canal company, in
order to remove all obstacles from
the passage of the free bridge that
the company would agree to share
the cost of maintenance of the bridge
with Chelan and Douglas county in
case the legislature should demand
that the cost of the maintenance of
the bridge should be borne by the
local people. The fact that the local
canal company should have free
right of way across the bridge for its
pipe line was made the basis of some
objection to the bridge bill two years
ago, but now that The company has
agreed to share the cost of maintain
ing the bill it should remove all OBJ
jections to its passage.
The delegates to the meeting here
last night went home on the early
morning boat.