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Williams news., 1908-08-15
Nuggets Do Not Increase in Size

Many people are under the er- roneous impression that gold mug gets increase in size as they lie buried in the gravel, though there is no evidence 10 support any such idea From the moment gold is released from its place in the vein or rock it is subjected to erosive action in many ways and grows sma Her by abrasion with every movement or every passing grain, says American Mining Review. A nugget may become lodged in q crevice or beneath a boulder in a strea m and not move an inch in 8 thousand years, and yet it may be actually worn out by being slowly secured away by the sand, gravel and cobbles that sweep over it with every freshet.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

ACCORDING to the terms of an act of the last session of Congress re- moving restrictions on alienation of land owned by members of the five civilized tribes of Italians in Okla homa, which went into effect last Monday, about nine million acres, which have been tied up be- came available to purchasers. The law will go far toward putting the land owned by Indians on a foot ing with those of other persons.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

AN official emblem was adopted by the order of Eike, at their re- cent meeting in Dallas. The new emblem consists of a mbination dial. showing the hands of clock pointing the hour of eleven, the hour when every Elk in the world lon land or on sea" drinks toast to the absent brothers. The face of the dial will be of white metal, and the numerals will be red and of Roman character. A blue circle on which the letters "B. P. O. E." will be engraved will form the base for the elk's head. A star in red will rest between the antlers-Ex.
Williams news., 1908-08-15
Grand c. Fl. It. & Pr. Co :.

Grand c. FL It. & Pr. Co, June and July lights 1S4 10 Elmer Langin, lab bcr, etc, on town hall il so D. H. Ritter, street work :. 15 % The clerk was also instructed to draw warrants for July salary of clerk and marshal, including $1l due the marshal as commission on collections
 The clerk was also instructed to draw warrants in the sum of $5 each for services of election board, which consisted of
 Judges: A. T. Cornish, NJ. J. Bonneville, l.. Mora.
 Clerks: Robt. Walker and R. s. Teeple.
 Inspector: Jas. Kennedy. Marshal: c. M. Wolf. The following bill was laid over until the next meeting of the coun- cil: Gee Jim, meals for election board, $1O.
 Meeting adjourned.
 H. l.. APHoLD,
 Town Clerk.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

Heald's Southern Ca alifornia Bus mess College, 614 s. Grand avenue, Los Angeles, has just issued their new 1908 College paper. the mos, interesting paper ever dedicated to business training It is deserip. tive of that magnificent institution, which has no equal in the state. Paper sent free upon request to J W. Lackey, manager, of above ad- dress.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

IF the fates should decree that Northern Arizona should first be represented in the United States senate by democrat, none from this section would better grace the senate than the courtly, silver. tongued district attorney of Coco nino, Honorable Henry F. Ashurst. Prescott Journal Miner.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

SOME people seem to regret the fact that the new sheath skirt is taking all attention away from the peek aboo waist. Consolation should, however. be found in the fact that there is plenty of "peek- a-booing" done when one of the new skirts appears on the street.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

A GOOD thing to remem Der is that every man you "hear something about" has probably "heard some thing about" you. The chronic male gossiper who delights in dis cussing his neighbor's reputation generally has a reputation of his own, subject to unpleasant criti- oism.-Ex.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

Coop forage crops can be grown without irrigation on almost every acre of flat land in Arizona and New Mexico. And the time is coming when the man with the pumping plant and the garden patch will be regarded as the typical territorial farmer. Itpays.
Williams news., 1908-08-15
WORLDS STANDARD REFERENCE
 BOOK ON COPPER

THE MINER needs the book for the facts it gives him regarping geology, mining, copper deposits and copper mines.
 THE METALLURGIST needs the book for the facts it gives him regarding copper leach ing, smelling and refining.
 THE COPPER CONSUMER needs the book for every chapter it contains. It tells what and explains how and why.
 THE INVESTOR in copper shares cannot af ford to be without it. The Copper Handbook gives statistics and general information on one hand, with thousands of detailed mine de- scriptions on. the other, covering the copper mines of the entire world, and the 40 pages of condensed statistical tables are worth more than the price of the book to each and every owner of copper mining shares.
 PRICE: $5 in buckram. with gilt top, or $7.50 in full library morocco.
 TERMS: The most liberal. Send no money, but order the book sent to you. all carriage charges prepaid on one weeks approval. to be returned if unsatisfactory. or paid for if it suits. Can you afford not to see the book and judge for yourself of it's value to you?
 WRITE NOW to the editor and publisher, HOraCeJ. Stevens 61s SHELDEN BUILDING. HOUGHTON,
 MICH, U. A.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

The Prescott Courier says: "A squad of steain heaters for the new jail has arrived" This should be encouraging news to those who ex- pect to spend the coming winter in the Yavapai jail.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

THE oleander leaf is deadly poison to man or beast. and the general spreading of the information may save some precious lives, especially of little children.-El Paso Herald.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

THE board of supervisors did a wise thing when it appointed J. B. Jones as fair com missioner from Noconino county. He is a rustler and will see to it that Coconino county will be we'll represented, both in point of attendance and exhibits.
Williams news., 1908-08-15
SOME LOCAL ITEMS
See pr. Swigert's ad.

hOoS bA. o" SSi oo.
 Complete office sets at Hill & Kennedy's.
 Dr. c. D. Jeffries was a profes- sional visitor at Ash Fork Sunday
 Ranger Herb Wood left for Se- ligman Tuesday on a short busi- ness trip.
 Fresh fruits and vegetables ar rive daily at Hill & Kennedy's.
 Harry c. Hibben was business visitor in the city Monday from Flagstaff.
 J. H. Hudson and Dr. Melick returned Tuesday from business trip to Flagstaff.
 For Sale Cheap.-3 room house and 3 lots, cor. Williams ave. and First street. A bargain. Inquire Antlers saloon or Geo. A. Irwin.
 Hugh Campbell. the Flagstaff sheepman, was in the city for sev- eral days during the week.
 Mrs. James Irvine left on Mon day for Prescott, where she will visit for some time with her son.
 Miss Irene Matas, sister of H. l.. Aphold. arrived Monday night from Tucson to visit with her brother.
 Anyone wishing secret detective work done, or anyone wanting bad debts collected, should address box 4O4. Williams. Arizona. Prompt and efficient services guaranteed.
 J. M. Dennis, president of the Dennis Lumber Co. at Maine, was transacting business in the city Saturday.
 H. J Gray, of Junction, one of our big sheepmen. was circulating among friends in Williams Sunday and Monday.
 Drop in at the Pullman when you want a good driRk of San Diego or Jos beer. The famous old Taylor whiskey always kept in stock. BAUMGARTNER & SAToRI.
 Jesse Gregg. chairman Of the board of supervisors, was a business visitor in the city Monday from the county seat.
 The Mexican citizen enjoyed a dance at the Silvernail Hall Sat urday night. A big crowd was in and all seemed to be themselves.
 Mrs. Lulu Evans and Miss Har- riette Tefft left Tuesday on No. 1 for Los Angeles. They expect to away about two weeks.
 Any time you want your clothes or shoes fixed in a hurry don't fail to send for Jess Franklin, who will call for and deliver them any day in the week.
 E. c. Bishop. of Phoenix, was in the city Monday. MT. Bishop is a member of the firm of Bishop X Haun, of Phoenix. and is promot- ing the sale of some land in Mexi- co. MT. Bishop has been at Flag staff during the past few weeks. He seems to have a very good proposition.
 Dr. w: $. Robinson, of Bakers field, Cal. formerly of Flagstaff, is his brother, c. O. Robin son. at Flagstaff. He will visit in Willia ms and Grand Canyon be- fore returning. Leslie Robinson and Mrs. Frank w. Robinson also of Bakersfield, are members of the same party.
Williams news., 1908-08-15
COPPER
 HANDBOOk
 (New Edition issued March 190s)
HANDBOOK

SIZE: Octave
 PAGES: 1928.
 CHAPTERS: 25.
 SCOPE: The copper industry of tie world.
 COVERING: Copper history, geology, geo. graphy. chemistry, mineralogy, mining, mill- ing, teaching, smelting, refining, brands, grades, impurities, alloys, uses substitutes, terminology, deposits by districts, states. coun- tries and continents, mines in detail, statistics of production, consumption, imports, exports finances, dividends, etc.
 The Copper Handbook is concededly the
Williams news., 1908-08-15
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

mon council of the town of Will jams was held in the town hal! at 8 o'clock p m. this August 9th, 1908, pursuant to a call by the mayor.
 Present-Jacob Caufman. Joseph Johnston, Martin Buggeln and the mayor.
 Absent-J. B. Jones.
 Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 A motion was made by Joseph Johnston, which was seconded by Jacob Caufman, and carried, that the bid of Dr. A. G. Rounseville be referred back for amend ment, and that bid of Dr. C. D. Jeffries be laid over until the next meeting of the council.
 The following committees were appointed:
 Ways and Means-Jos. John ston, Jacob Caufman, Martin Bug geln.
 Public Buildings-Jacob Cauf- man, Martin Buggeln, J. B. Jones.
 Streets and Martin Buggeln, J. B. Jones, Jacob Cauf- man.
 Ordinances - Joseph Johnston, J. B. Jones. Martin Buggeln.
 Claims and Accounts - Jacob Caufman, Jos. Johnston, Martin Buggeln.
 Financs-J. B. Jones, Martin Buggeln, Jos. Johnston.
 The council proceeded to can vass the returns and declare the result of the special election held in said town of Williams on Mon day. the Sd day of August. 1908, for the purpose of and to submit to the qualified voters of the town of Williams the question as to whether a franchise for a water works system, sewerage system and an electric light and power plant in and for the said town of Williams shall be granted or not to the Grand Canyon Electric Light and Power Company, a corpora ton, orga nized and existing under the laws of the territory of Arizona.
 And upon such canvass and ex- animation the council found and determined that legal notice. of such election of the time and place of holding the same and the pur- pose for which the same was to be held, had been given by the town clerk by posting a written notice thereof in three public places in said town of Williams aud publish ing the same in the Williams News. A newspaper printed and published in said town of Williams, and of general circulation therein, each and both for more than ten days prior to the holding of such cleo tion, and that such election was duly and regularly held, and that at such election 118 votes were cast, Ill of which were cast in favor of granting said franchise and of which were cast against it. and thereupon the council duly declared the said election to be in favor ol the granting of such fran chise.
 It was moved by Jos. Johnston which motion. was seconded by Jacob Caufman, that such fran chise applied for by said Grand Canyon Electric Light and Power Co. be granted and that the town attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance therefor. Said mo- tion was then put to vote by the mayor and carried.
 An application signed by Joe Johnston, chairman, and Ed Ham, ilton, secretary, for permission from the council to use the town hall as public meeting place for the so- cialist party of Williams, was read by the clerk, and with the entire consent of the council the same was granted.
 A motion was made by Jos.
Williams news., 1908-08-15

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27
OPEN CHURCH HOUSE
Holy Trinity Mission VIII Hold APP
proprfate Service Next Thursday.

Holy Trinity Mission VIII Hold APP
propriate Service Next Thursday.
The new church house of Holy Trinity
Mission, which has been under process Of
construction for several months past is
now practically completed and ready for
the occupancy of the parish. Rev James
A. Baynton, priest in charge Of the miss
ion, announces the opening of the church
house on Thursday evening, September
5rd. at 1850 o'clock
The Right Reverand John NJ McCor-
mick, D. D bishop coajuutor Of the do
cese will be present and conduct the
services cordial invitation is extended
to our citizens to attend the service, meet
the bishop, and inspect the pretty church
house which the society has erected for
their present place Of worship. Mem
bers Of the parish who have attended the
services in Woodman hall for SO many
months past are happy over being able
to convene in their own place Of worship
Only the upper portion Of the building
has been completed, the work of finishing
up the basement to follow later when the
plans for the same have been perfected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27
School books at Cornell Bros.

School books at Cornell Bros.
Don't forget the dates of the Tri-County
Fair.
School supplies, all kinds, at Patter-
sons,
w. D. Ballou spent Sunday at Portage
Point
Daniel Stewart of Ionia was the guest
Of his son Will the last Of the week
Pencils, pen holders, erasers. sharpeners
and etc, in large varieties at Patterson s..
Miss Winnfred Bush returned Sunday
from an extended visit in Brighton and
Detroit.
Mrs. Leo Thomas Of Ionia, was the
guest of relatives and friends Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Ferguson Of Lam
sing were over Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs E. A Thorne.
Mrs. w s. Hart Of Onondaga, arrived
here Monday. for weeks visit with her
son H. w, Hart in oakfield township.
Mr.. ard Mrs Geo. Ptkin Of Brighton
were guests Of their brother, Superinten-
dent E. N. Ptkin the first OF the week.
All ladies who have commenced treat
ments OF any kind in my line Of work are
requested to come and have the work
finished at once, as it is my desire to have
all accounts taken care of in the proper
way. Mrs. S [. Wright.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27
Short Rems of Interest Re-
latias TO the 7own and It's
People, told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
BrevitieS.

School supplies Of all kinds at Connell
Bros
School handkerchiefs and 2 cents at
Pattersons.
You can see the finest exhibits at the
Tri-County Fair.
Quite number of our people went to
the Ionia Fair today.
vern Snyder and wife have returned
from their western visit
When desiring some good perfume try
Purity" sold by Wortley & French.
C. H. Elliott and wife of London, Ont.
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs, r. M. Wilson.
Rev. T. j. Cemons has returned from
Hastings, where he attended camp
meeting.
Work in the third degree at Masonic
Hall Saturday evening. Members please
take notice.
Mrs. Ollie Taft went to Mt. Pleasant
Monday and is spending the week with
her people
School begins soon, Wortley & French
can supply you with books, pencils,
tablets etc.
Special meeting Of Doric Chapter o. E
S. Tuesday evening, September 1st for
work in degree.
Cash paid for cut hair and combings at
Mrs. S L. Wright's Rooms over Peo-
Piles Savings bank.
Earl Brown, who is sick with typhoid
fever, is very little better. DR.. Morris
is the attending physician.
Don't be slave to kitchen drudgery
buy Gas RANGE and Danish the dirt
dust and discomfort of old fashioned cook
ing. 5lt
There will be an ice cream social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew johnson
Saturday evening. Aug. 90. Everyone
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs c. Richardson returned to
their home in CORTLAND, Monday, after
few days visit with their daughter, Mrs
j. w. Wells.
Charles Coon is having an enforced lay
off from work for a few days on account
Of clipping the tip end of one Of his fingers
the other day.
A small crowd attended the ball game
at Ellis Park Wednesday, between
Harvard and Belding terms Score to
2 in favor Of the home boys.
A. B. Bachelor is entertaining his sis
ter, Mrs. Chas. Lee, and two daughters
Of Waterloo, Ia, whom he has not seen
before in twenty-five years.
School bags, book strops etc, at Patter-
sons.
Mrs. Raymond Gilmore and little son OF
Ionia, spent from Saturday until Wednes-
day calling on relatives and friends here
Ray came up on the excursion Sunday
for few hours visit.
We have everything in the school book
line at Cornell Bros
When in need OF any kind of toilet art-
ces don't forget that we have a full line
Of skin foods, massage cream, toilet pow
ders, lotions, ETC., etc.
Mrs. S. L. Wright
A. B. Hull has received records OF the
speeches fthe presidential candidates and
the large photograph which he has on
sale, repeats them verbatim and very
plainly. Besides the Trust and Tariff
question, Mr., Bryan has talked one into
the machine on Immortality.
T. j. Clemens
Dear Sir have been using Shackel-
tons Improved Inhaler for hay fever and
catarrh and find it to be all you claim for
it. 1t is an excellentremedy for catarrhal
headache.
Yours truly,
REV. N j MYERS,
Pastor Cong. Church, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27
ForcInq the Child.

Do not force child unduly to prac-
tice the piano. lest 1t acquire a dis
taste for the study, which both child
and parent may bitterly regret In later
years, says Woman's Life. II is little
short OF crime to compel any form
of study in a child even though II hap
pens to have natural talent for a
particular art.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27


Visitor for short time Monday
Mrs. Martin Cook Of Grand Rapids is
cuest Of her sister Mrs j. w. Wells.
Allen futile and Satie Shaw we're the
guests Of their uncle, Willis Cobb, Sunday
Mrs. Fred Miner and daughter Esther
went TO Ionia today to visit friends few
Y days.
Miss Aurel Wright spent a portion OF
n last week at the home Of her uncle, Dell
n Cobb.
Mrs. H E. MINER and daughters are
taking in the Ionia Fair as well as visiting
relatives few days.
Mrs. Mae Darling and son went to
Coral Saturday to enjoy short visit at
the home of W. Taylor.
Miss Mary Rogers left last Saturday
evening for a two weeks vacation to be
spent at Lowell and lonia.
Roy Reynolds is spending the week IN
Chicago, the guest of A. M. Chapin, an
Ohvet college Cldssndte.
Merl Whiting Of Holgate, Ohio, and Mr..
and Mrs. Willis Cobb of Bedding were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. p @. Wright on
Tuesday.
Alex. Cameron returned to Chicago
Saturday. to resume his duties as railroad
engineer. He had been home several
1pyaeks' on vacation.
WA Pringle and wife Of Vincennes,
T., have been guests of his mother and
sister this week They were returning
from their honeymoon trip.
Mrs. Sarah Lessiter entertained Mrs
M. A. Lessiter of Grattan, over Sunday
her many friends in this city were pleased
to see her looking so we'll.
The state fair will open in Detroit Sept
8 and continue until Sept. 10, Great at
fractions are on for every day and special
trains are scheduled to run.
Miss Agnes Arnold Of Three Rivers, a
former Beldng girl residing here about
seven years ago, was in the city, the guest
of friends. returning Tuesday.
DR.. j. E. Ferguson is having fine porch
placed on the front of his house. The
foundations will be of stone and cement
and stone pillars will support the roof.
Harry Atkinson and wife left Saturday
for Buffalo where they intend to reside
this winter. The house they vacated has
been leased to Leo Benson who will be-
gin housekeeping at once.
Chas. Cawley of Greenville is in the
city this week. He has the agency for
selling the book entitled The Great Issue
and National Leaders of 1903" and is
taking many orders for it.
The Prohibition County Convention will
be held in Ionia September 4th, for the
purpose Of electing delegates to the
State, Senatorial and Congressionl con-
ventions and also to nominate a county
ticket.
Miss Myrtle Gravelle, Mrs Ernest Ora
velle and little son OF Greenve were
guests Wednesday of Mrs, c. w. Crosby
and daughter Belle Mrs. Gravelle and
son returned home the same evening, Mrs.
Crosby accompanying them for a short
visit. Miss Gravele will remain here for
few days longer.
Gertrude and Bertha Peck. who have
been spending their summer vacation at
home, started back to resume their school
work at Bozeman, Mont, Wedre lay
morning. They were accompanied S far
as Chicago by their brother Will who is
taking in the National Shoe and L. ther
Market fair which is now on in the windy
city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27

SSnUol pOOks ~ SOnnsh 6fSe.
The Tri-County Fair will be hummer.
A dray load Of school tablets at Cornell
Bros
Folding lunch boxes l DC each at Pattsr.
sons.
Oyer 100 varieties Of Sc tablets at
Patterson's.
Souvenir post cards and booklets at
Wortley & French.
Mrs Geo. Kingsbury went to Sheridan
Saturday for weeks visit.
Mr.. Will Smith and wife Of Cadillac
are guests Of E. E. Chapple this week
Mrs Lena Osmun of Fenton is the guest
of her father. D. o. Thompson, this week.
NJ J. Demorest arrived home from Ok
lahoma last week. He expects to return
soon.
1t will pay you to investigate the prices
on school books at Wortley & Trenches.
Mrs. E. Knapp and sons, Carlton
and Clifford. left Tuesday for Kalamazoo,
for a weeks visit.
Ira Westcott of Lakeview was the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Murray,
from Friday till Monday.
Remember, that nothing equal to Chi
namel for beautfyng the floor or furni-
ture. Sold by Wortey & French.
j. H. Godfry and w. W. Gibson and
their wives, attended the reunion of their
company, The Sixth Michigan Calvery.
Ladies desiring work done should leave
their orders at once. You will have a
short time longer to place the order.
Mrs. S. L. Wright.
Fiber lunch boxes sx9 loc each at
Patterson's.
J B. Brown returned Monday from
Grand Ledge, where he had been to visit
friends. His wife and son remained for a
short time.
Mrs. L. E. Green and children returned
Monday from Alpena and left Tuesday
morning for short visit with MIR. Green's
people near Morley
Mr. and Mrs. Wess Porter are equally
happy over the arrival OF an eight and
one-half pound baby girl who arrived at
their home last Friday night.
Mrs. K A. Ingersol Of Kankakee. Ill,
is the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Henry
Fredly. She camped with the Friedly's
and Boyer's at Long lake last week.
The Baptist Sunday school held their
picnic at Baldwin lake last Saturday.
There were over 80 present and very
pleasant time was had by all, with big
dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Grant OF Fowlervlle,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M York of Orleans, and
Grin Purdy OF Beldng, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Purdy.
vile Call.
At the Congregational church Sunday
morning, subject-"Echoes from the Ed
inburgh Congregational Council" evening
Scotland; the Scott and Burns Coun-
try; Its Religion. Morals and Culture.
Ben Friedley went to Traverse City on
Friday last for the body of Edward Long,
father Of Mrs j. c. Yeitter of this city.
and former resident of Belding He
brought the remains to Lake Odessa for
burial.
A great big baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lemley at an
early hour last Monday morning. The
young man is already telegraphlng his
wants to the happy papa who is busy see
ing to it that his every desire is 0. KID.
r, w. Trussell is receiving visit from
his daughter-ln- law. Mrs. Alice Trussell
and daughter Gladys, of Milan, Mich.
Since the death of Mrs Trusse and
owing to his poor health. he has decided
to dispose Of his household goods and
return to Milan with his daughters. Mr..
Trussell has been resident here for
number Of years and citizen whom all
who knew him liked very much.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-08-27
LONGEVITY in ssyaria.

At Spitzbergen, Bavaria, woman
,eed l19 has been deprived Of the only
support Of her old age by the death of
her daughter, aged so.