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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
III Reno, Oklahoma

Special to Belding Banner
FL Reno is fast growing city with a
demand for rental houses in excess of the
wealth of our citizens to supply. 1t is
spending more money for industrial and
public Improvements than any city in the
southwest 1t is the only city in Oklaho
ma to 60 through the panic enjoying an
increased business and bank deposits over
that of any previous year Of its history
1t has pay roll per capita double that Of
any city in Oklahoma.
This remarkable evidence Of prosperity
lies in the facts that the Rock Island Rail
way company have had an army Of men
employed for ten months building the
largest and most modern railroad ter
minas in the south, which, when COM
pleted, will cost in excess Of Sl,0o0,0oo
and furnish employment to 1000 railroad
employees Hundreds of laborers are at
work building an electric street car line
and constructing five miles Of additional
city sewer. Material is arriving for more
than 100000 worth of street paving for
spring and summer work, adding hundreds
more to the pay roll. The water COM
pany, the gas company, the electric light
company and the telephone company are
spending thousands in extension of their
plants to keep pace with the growth Of
the city
The general managers office Of the
Rock Island system for Oklahoma, Arkan-
sas and Louisiana is located here and is
the division headquarters for four local
divisions. Two hundred houses will be
required within four months to care for
railroad employees, drawn here by reason
of the recently established division head
quarters and the operating Of seven hun
dred miles Of road out of the city There
is substantial encouragement for manu-
factories, extraordinary opportunities for
safe speculative Investments and an open
ing for every line Of business and profess
sion.
In my next will give some reasons
why believe there is permanent great
ness in the future for FL Reno. lnquiring
friends may address me here.
Yours,
Allen T. Demorest.
GIG w. Watts ST.,
FL Reno, Okla.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Mayor-Willis F. Bricker.
Cerk-George E. Wagner.
Treasurer-Chas. S. Lambertson.
Justice of the Peace Ito fill vacancy H.
A. Smith,
School Inspector-W. A. Dutt.
Chairman of City Committee Frank
j. Luck.
DEMOCRATIC WARD TICKETS.
First Ward-Supervisor and Alderman
blank, Constable. George O'Dell, Inspect
ors Of election, W. n. Shaw and Thomas
Bracken.
Second Ward--Supervisor, blank, AID
erman. Obed Holmes. Constable, Jacob
Weaver, Inspectors of Election, William
E. Clarke and Wilson Orser.
Third Ward-Supervisor, Louis n.
Stone. Alderman. Frank T. Connell, Con-
stable, James Green, Inspectors Of Elec-
ton, E. Engemann and L. E. Stone.
PROHIBITION TICKET.
Mayor-Frank H. Hudson
Clerk-Fred Cornell
Treasurer-M. E. Peck.
Justice Of the Peace, Ito fill vacancy
M. J. Demorest
School nspector-Charles Hammond.
Chairman of City Committee DR.. |. S.
Morris.
PROHIBITION WARD TIcKETs.
First Ward-Supervisor, Eli Kendall,
Alderman. Herbert Stacey, Constable, Ira
Moore. Inspectors of Election, Ernest
Shawley and j. H. Keeney.
Second Ward-Supervisor, Frank San
dy. Alderman. M. A. St Clair. Constable,
Robt. H. Letson, Inspectors of Election,
Ernie Grinnell and VIM. Coulter.
Third Ward Supervisor, Justin Farr,
Alderman. w. L. Hall, Constable, George
johnson, Inspectors of Election, E. A. Ry-
erson and F. w. Peck
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
Ladies' Literary Exchange club

At the meeting of the Ladies Literary
Exchange club held March &c, caucus
was held for the nomination of city Off
GERS. Much interest was shown and the
following list shows the discretion and
judgment used in each partys choice.
At Mrs. Benedict's, April 9, the club pro-
poses to elect city officers.
Republican ticket: Maycr, Mrs. Lsella
Webster; clerk. hlra. 81: 3. Reeds treas
urer, Mrs. Chauncey Barnes; Justice 9f
the peace, Mrs. Carrie Patterson; consta-
BILE, Mrs. E. Lamb; school Inspector, Mrs,
z. Gooding. First ward! Alderman,
Mrs. Armstrong; supervisor Mrs. j. r.
Travis. Second ward; Alderman, Mrs.
Rose Lamb; supervisor, Mrs. Kate Hill;
Third ward Alderman, Mrs. Washburn;
supervisor, Mrs. w. Fisher.
Democratic ticket: Mayor Mrs. Myrtle
HubbelI; clerk. Mrs. DR.. Dutt; treasurer,
Mrs. Dixon; justice of the peace, Miss
Jennie Wagner; school Inspector, Mrs.
Lydia Pnkham constable, Mrs. Elmer
Fales. First ward: Alderman, Merle
Stall; supervisor, Mabel Spencer. Second
ward: Alderman, Mrs. Neva Divine;
supervisor, Mrs. Arthur Conner. Third
ward: Alderman, Mrs. Maude Foster;
supervisor, Miss Jessie Presley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
At The baptist Church

Next Sunday at the Baptist ehur ch,
promises to be a day full Of interest and
enthusiasm. In the morning the pastor
will preach another in his series Of SER
mons on the general topic; Characters
About The Gross" The character con-
sdered next Sunday will be Judas.
In the evening the pastor will give the
second in the series of stersopticon lee
lures. subjects The Missionary Doctor =
This lecture will be replete with stories
of self sacrafioe and devotion, Of heroic
endeavor and bravery, in the cause Of
humanity and a beautiful set Of slides
is promised with this lecture. The pub
lie is cordially invited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02

Divine hao the women use his horse for
the purpose Of getting them home quickly.
The two men drove to Mulliken Wednes-
day forenoon to catch the LAO train
from that town TO Lake Odessa. Mr.
Divine made no complaint regarding his
health on the way over. The writer OF
this article was bound for Grand Rapids
via the same route and & atsyd wrs hir
At the MuiIikea Hotel While waiting for
the train.
The first indication he was not wei
came about o'clock as he sat in the Of
flee of the Hotel Burke. He arose to an
swer the telephone and complained in
stantly Of d severe pain in his back. This
continued and when train time arrived he
told Dr.. Lathrop that he would not try to
return to Portland that night Later in
the evening the apopeptc symptoms came
and he sank rapidly. The booy was
brought to Portland Friday.
Funeral services were conducted Sun
day by Rev. D. { Miilard. Rev. Millard
referred to his early acquaintance with
Mr. and Mrs. Divine. He remembered
him as most liberal man, a supporter of
the church, and a friend who was ever
ready to assist in time of need, The ar
ray Of flowers was probably never before
equalled in Portland
Monroe Divine was born in Montcalm
county, Mich, So years ago. While at
tending Macedon Center Academy in
New York, he met Julia A. Parker and in
1875 they we're married, going at once
to Beding Mr., Divine conducted gen.
eral store in that town and under the firm
name Of M. B. Divine g. Co. he carried on
d banking business there, being associ-
ated with his father.
Out-of-town relatives who attended the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Fargo,
Doland, S. D.; Mr.. and Mrs Joe T. An
gel, Mr.. and Mrs. " c. Divine, Miss
Loretta Divine Mrs. Eva Divine, Belding.
Portland Review.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
w. o. I. U. Annual


The annual meeting Of the w. c. T. u
was held Friday, March q, at the home
of Mesdames M. Smith and Osterhout,
with good attendance. At the close of
the business session the following officers
we're elected: President. Mrs. w. A.
Little; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary E.
H. Coville; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Smith. Stanton; treasurer, Mrs. Lagee
Hall; first vice president, Mrs. Libbie
Jenks; second vice president, Mrs. M.
Smith; third vice president, Mrs Barber;
ourth vice president, Mrs. George John
son Superintendents Flower mission.
Mrs. A. D. jerks; L. T. L. and medal con-
test, Miss Anna Throop; scientific tenn
perance instruction, Mrs. Z. Cook; anti
narcotics, Mrs. Clemons; press, Mrs.
Mary E. H. Covie; purity, Mrs. w. D.
Ballou; temperance literature, Mrs. Bar
clay; parliamentary usage, Mrs. |. S. Nor
ris; Sabbath observance, Mrs. M. Smith.
The officers reports show a good outlook
for the future with membership Of sixty
in good standing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
HEARTS UNITED
Markie-CoIe Wedding Occurred Mon
day-IIappy Couple Gone 10 arming

Mark,e-CoIe Wedding Occurred Mon
day-IIappy Couple Gone 20 arm ng
There were but very few people in
Beldng who knew that Miss Stella Cole,
one OF Belongs best young ladies, was 70
be married Monday, as ner intimate
friends, TO whom the event had been con-
flded kept the matter profound secret
until the morning of the happy day The
groom was Mr. William Markle of Port
Sanllac. a most excellent young man and
prosperous farmer living near that city on
one of his fine farms He came here on
a visit few months ago to meet relatives
The couple happened to meet and cupid's
shafts Immediately pierced each heart
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
c. E Maxfield, pastor Of the Baptist
church, at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. AFRO Cole, at 2;5o o'clock.
The decorations were red and white car
nations and the bride looked lovely in her
wedding gown as she stood at the altar
with her fiance.
Seventeen guests were present. Re-
freshments were served and the couple
we're the recipients of number of we'd
ding gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. .Markle left on
the evening train for their home already
fitted up to receive them, amid showers
of rice, roses and best wishes Of host Of
friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
FUNERAL SUNDAY
Remains of the Late NJ. -. Divine Al
Rest In Portland

Monroe B. Divine, proprietor of Hotel
Divine. and for many years a resident of
lonla county, died at Hotel Burke, Lake
Odessa, Thursday morning, Of appoplexy.
He was stricken with the disease late
Wednesday night and at 5 o'clock Thurs
day morning lost consciousness, his death
taking place soon after IL. His son
Chester drove across the country Thurs
day morning, reaching his fathers bed
side just before he passed away.
Mr.. Divine went to Lake Odessa Wednes-
day noon, Or. W. E. Lathrop accompany
ing him Mr. Diyine's horse had been at
Lake Odessa several weeks and DR. Lath-
rop was asked to look at the animal. The
horse had been injured in runaway, as
Mrs Burke and her friend, Mrs. Cain
were driving it from Portland and has
since been too lame to drive back to Port
land. The ladies had been guests at Ho-
tel Divine and Mrs. Gain had been ad-
vised Of the death Of her mother. Mr.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
The singing Sensation

At the Baptist church, Monday evening
April 6, rare treat will be offered to
music lovers in the entertainment given
by the Old Southland Sextette This
company comes highly recommended It
is said to be one Of the best companies of
coored singers on the road today Every
one enjoys the old negro melodies Of tSe
southland, especially when sung by the
genuine products Of the southland This
company gave an entertainment in Adrian,
Mich. few weeks ago. and this is what
the Adrian Times said of them:
''All are exceptionally good artists In
the solo, duet, quartette and sextette
work, sweetness and harmony were
brought out. Mr.. Overstreet the basso,
has a fine voice, singing to lower G, and
being heard in any part Of the hall. Mrs
Holmes and Mrs. Talbot, soprano and
alto. have full, round musical voices and
their duet work was especially fine. Mr..
Patterson, the baritone, has an excellent
range, while the tenors, Mr., Long and
Thompson, are good.
The admission will be 25 cts; reserved
seats IS cts. Tickets may be obtained
and seats reserved at E Chapples store,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
The TICKETS
ARE NOMINATED
Republicans Have Put up One
That's a Winner.
Democrats And Prohibitionists Ais
In The Fled Much Interest
ManII-sted In Primaries.

The city and ward caucuses were held
Monday evening and three tickets were
placed in nomination; the Republican,
Democratic and Prohibition. which means
that the city will have three cornered
fight for election Of officers next Monday.
The Republicans have put up remark
ably clean ticket headed by Evon G.
Lloyd. one of our progressive and sub
stantal business men, and with the large
republican majority in the city, it would
seem that he should be elected easily.
Mr.. Lloyd has grown up with Belding is
a heavy taxpayer and is thoroughly con-
yersant and familiar with city affairs.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
Mayor-Elvon C. Lloyd.
Clerk-Wallace s Eddy.
Treasurer-William F. Sandell.
Justice OF the Peace. Ito fill vacancy0
Embree B Lapham.
School Inspector A. Reynolds.
There was a large attendance at the
republican city caucus Guy D. "eter
was made chairman and Roy A. Reynolds
secretary. Chairman Weter appointed
w. B. Reed and Byron F. Brown tellers.
Fred A. Washburn in an enthusiastic
speech nominated Mr.. Lloyd for Mayor,
which nomination was ably seconded by
DR.. J. h. Armstrong and Brinton F. Hall,
and upon motion of Mr.. Hall he was made
the unanimous choice Of the caucus by ac-
clamation.
The only contest on was for city clerk
j. w, Moore presenting the name OF w. s.
Eddy and E E. Chappe the name Of VIM.
E. Fisher A ballot was taken in which
1876 votes we're cast for Mr.. Eddy and 81
for Mr.. Fisher. Elmer E. Fales gave
VIM F. Sandell good send off speech
for city treasurer and Mr.. Sandell went
on the ticket flying. The balance of the
ticket was chosen by acclamation. Byron
F. Brown was elected chairman of the
city committee.
REPUBLICAN WARD TICKETS.
First Supervisor, Fred L. Spen-
Ger, Alderman, John Scott; Constable, N.
Runnells, Inspectors Of Election, Harry
MINER and Frank Klock. Ward Commit
teeman, o. j. Barker.
Second Ward Supervisor, Joseph T..
Angel, Alderman. George Putnam, Con-
stable. James Megnley, Inspectors of
Election, Earl Wilson and Bert Luce,
Ward Committeeman, Chas. Madden.
Third Ward Supervisor, Barney c.
Curtis, Alderman, Walter R. Menkee,
Constable, Fred. A. Bush. Inspectors Of
Election, J. B. Essex and Ernest Chase,
Ward Committeeman, Chas. Coon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
wallace :. EDDY

Wallace s. Eddy, the nominee for city
clerk on the republican ticket is 48 years
old and has been resident here eight
years. He was for sixteen years previous
to moving to this city school teacher,
six years Of which time he was school in
speotor under the old system, and has
taken a course in commercial bookkeeping
and says if elected he will maintain an
office down town.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02

Mr.. A. Boss, Miss Jennie Billings, Mr.
w. c. Denney, Miss Tieda Davis, Mr.. F.
C. Emerson, Miss Grace Earl, M. s. Ell
dridge, Mrs. Gladee Goodwin, Miss Mar
tha Cunning, Mrs. P, H. Gleason, Miss
Ella Hoffman, Mrs. Mamie Jones, Miss
Edith Jones, Miss Perl LonRcore, Mr..
William Norman, Miss Cora Peries, Miss
Marion E. Taylor.
Mar. 80, eo8. D. E. Wilson, P. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-02
wanted-Horses and Mares

Weight. from 100 up; age, from to
l2 years; must be fat and broken; slight
blemishes overlooked Will be a. Beldng,
Mich, on April 6 and and at Greenville
April 8 and g. Come prepared to sell
your horses on the market and we will be
buyers for them. Welding & Berry
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
Worry.

One who could rid the world Of wor-
~ would render greater service TO
the race than all CT the inventors and
discoveries that ever lived
We Americans pity ignorant savages
who live in terror of their cruel gods.
their demons which keep them in alb.
jet slavery, but we ourselves are the
slaves of a demon which blasts our
hopes blights our happiness, casts
its hideous shadow across all our
pleasures. destroys our sleep, mars
health and keeps us in misery most Of
our lives
This monster dogs us from the era
die to the grave. There is no occa-
sion so sacred hut it is there. I'm
hidden It comes TO the wedding and
funeral alike. 1t is at every reception,
every banquet; It occupies a seat at
every table.
No human intellect can estimate the
unutterable havoc and ruin wrought
by worry. 1t has forced genius TO do
the work OF mediocrity; il has caused
more failures, more broken hearts.
more blasted hopes. than any other
one cause since the dawn Of the world
Success.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
Winter Drainage Suggestion.

Winter drainage is not the same as
simmer drainage. and 1t must be at
tended 10 very carefully at this clos
ing ND season. In summer we simply
want capacious tiles running through
the soil capable Of keeping it from be
ing waterloeged. and we want a sio-
ming of drives So that swift showers
shall be carried quickly by surface
bitches But in winter. there is often
a body of melting snow very suddenly
lef loose. that viii wash the best sol.
of your land. tear cutters through
vour strawberry beds and possibly
oven heave out vour Young trees. u
is extremely important just as Won
wind mp your work. 70 cut surface
drains Of a temporary Sort where the
Stones are likely TO be washed, and so
as 10 catch the flush of water before il
accumulate. and throw il ont OF your
garden and of your lawn. These SUI
perGciaI drains can be- closed IN the
snHug COR. fl left az a.l. can Doe modi-
led fo very shallow and a'mos. m.
noticeable sHiC.s- Outing Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
COUNTY BOARD
RE-ORGAN|ZtS
DIR, ]. j. JENNELLE REELECTED
CHAlRMAN--W. j. CHILDERS
CHOSEN AGAIN AS HEAD or
COUNTY FARM.

The board of county commissioner
held regular meeting yesterday lf
ternoon at the court house and organ
lied. reelecting DR.. ]. J. Jennellc
chairman Of the board for the year
1909.
Calvin V. NcG, the recently elected
member was present and served in his
official capacity.
Superintendent w J. Childers was
reelected manager Of the county
farm and his report for the year was
approved.
There are at present twelve in
inmates at the county farm. ten men
and two women. Aprupos OF the ay
preaching Christmas. Superintendent,
Chllders will be glad TO receive doua
tions for his charges most Of whom
are crippled or ill. and charitable
people of Cairo. are requested 10 r.
member these unfortunates.
The commissioner spent consider
able time auditing claims.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
PUT TO QUEER USE
PICTURES DIVERTED FROM THEIR
PRIME PURPOSE.
Have Been Known TO Aid Greatly in
Conviction Of criminais--Once
Efficacieus In the Collee.
ton Of Debts

Though the prime purpose Of pie
! lures is to please and instruct they
! have at times been diverted 10 other
uses During the recent hearing of a
case AT a London police court a wit
ness gave evidence that the prisoner
who was charged with attempted muir.
der and suicide, had drawn his atton-
ton to a couple of pictures on the
backs Of which. written in pencil. was
a statement by the accused setting
! forth the reason for his premoditated
! crime,
Ere now pictures have been enlisted
in Uymen's cause That celebrated
painter Of flower and figure subjects,
William Hunt, was on one occasion
commissioned by gentleman to paint
his portrait in the attitude Of kneeling
and holding In his hand an open scroll
wherein was written a declaration of
love and offer of marriage The lady
to whom this unusual proposal Of mar
riage was sent replied with chalk
drawing of herself with sheet Of
paper in her hand on which was in
scribed a lacouic Yes.
As debt collectors, too, pictures
have proved ellcaCious Etty when a
yomg man, received an order from
certain Marylebone tradesmen TO make
a dozen caricature sketches Of q resi-.
dent of the locality who was notably
averse 20 settling his accounts These
portraits when finished We're displayed
in the windows of their subjects long
suffering creditors, who refused to re-
move them from the public Gaze until
their bills We're paid. Seeing no way
q escaping rijicGle save By yielding
to their Just demands The gentleman.
on condition that the Objectionable
portraits were destroyed, agreed to
discharge his debts.
Soon after he settled i'm London.
Sir Thomas Lawrence, then a mere
youth, was witness to a das'Md'y
assault on a lady by a rufIian, who
managed to make good his escape
not. however, before he had been well
noted by the young artist who. at
once returning to his studio, drew
from memory a speaking portrait
This which he handed TO the police
was the means Of bringing the crimi
nal TO Justice
That hayward genius, George Nor
land, was often sore pressed for mon
ey to pay his debts On one occasion
he stayed at an inn where he speedily
ran up an account which he was nm
able TO meet. He offered a picture III
pavment. but R0niface shook his head
suddenly. however his eye Frightened,
and he invited the artist to step into
his yard, where, he trusted, means OF
settlement might be found Murland
did so. and a few days later received
his bill receipted. The following Sun
day mine host appeared at church in
a truly novel waistcoat, being nothing
less than the painters payment which
stretched across his ample chest, dis
played to the amazed congregation
the picture of a gigantic pig,-Pitls-
burg Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
RECIPE FOR CARAMEL CAKE.
Complete with the Directions for the
Sirup and Filling.

Beat one half cup butter TO cream,
add X cups sugar, beaten yolks OF
2 eggs, cup water and ? cups Hour
Beat minutes, add | teaspoon van!E
Ia, teaspoons caramel siUp, one.
half cup flour Beat again and then
add , teaspoons baking powder and
wellheaten whites of eggs. Bake IN
two round layers in moderate oven,
Caramel Sirup Onehalf cup gran
uated sugar in sauce pan until It
burns dark brown Have ready one
half cup boiling water Remove sauce
pan, add water, stirring rapidly. Al
low to boil until a thick srup Makes
enough for three cakes,
Filling One cup sugar onehalf
cup water. Boil until it hairs then
pour it into the beaten white of one
egg. stirring II constantly while pour
ing, Add l teaspoon vanilla and ,
teaspoons Of caramel sirup ! beat
mine when all together with the egg
beater until quite cool then spread
il on the layers Hope some one will
try this, as it is a delicious cake.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-12-22
About Screens.

Screens are often made OF cheap
wood which easily warps aud for this
reason they should bee kept ia a dry
place during .bo winter They should
be stood Uu end and not laid flat upon
the floor Sweep The screens free
from dust and with an old brush
and a bucket of kerosene coat the
wire and wood This prevents rust
and helps preserve tle wood. DO not
nestle tho screens closely together
so that th- We.ahf of small ones win
bulge ile wire OF larger ones. 4
storm door can %. made from the
fama OBJ. 1851 0I screen door covered
will. sI-y'a..