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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

the past they had strolled or sat be-
side the running creek at the foot
Of the grove. Now they sat discreet
ly on the porch In chairs. Their con-
versation related almost wholly to alb
stract subjects-the news of the day.
books. music and kindred topics.
Carroll. though of a later genera
ton. was both In appearance and ad-
dress a Virginia gentleman of the old
school. to whom social intercourse with
lady implies courtesy of the finest
type. Therefore when one evening, in
the midst OF an animated discussion
in which Miss Deane was bearing well
her part, he drew out his watch and
consulted It, his hostess was impatient
ly conscious of a wound. Such action
on the part of = visitor Is inevitably
more or less ungracious, and coming
from so well-bred man as Judge Car
roll. II was, to say the least, chilling.
Pardon me, Miss Dean" he OBJ
served with elaborate courtesy, "but
the charms OF your society have made
me forget an engagement at your
neighbor's. Uncle Ike Is to come
around with his violin and we are to
dance, / understand"
He arose. hat in hand.
Alicia forgot her mourning, which
might account for the fact that she
was never invited to these juvenile
festivities; she only remembered that
here she was considered passee-she
whose partners were In the habit OF
overrunning the limits of her pro-
gramme.
do not keep the young folks wait
ing on my account. judge!" she re-
joined easily. rising, too.
George Carroll glanced at her keen
ly, with a vague disquiet. Once. so
far as man may know woman, he had
known this charming, elusive. rather
contrary person. AS she stood now,
leaning lightly against pillar In the
bright moonlight, that battling smile
on her lips, her eyes evading his even
as she herself had evaded him in the
past, the attractiveness OF her person
atty, subdued to some extent and as
a rule by her present false social posi-
ton, was unusually in evidence.
He made a sudden movement to-
ward her. In former days these at
tacks of impetuosity had been for this
woman one of his chief charms.
Alicia" he exclaimed, tell me
something. Was it all-the big world,
| meap-as good as you expected"
Her eyes, no longer evasive, but
bright and hooking, met his full.
do you think If 1t had failed me
would tell you?" So spoke those eyes.
The glow in his face faded. Then
in low voice George Carroll spoke:
Il am not of the coming-back kind
think you know that-you must
know 1t! Long since you told me you
had no further use for me. Yet here
| am-once more at your feet! Alicia,
/ give up!"
Then. as she made no reply, he ad-
ded:
Il await your verdict"
With hands spread in a gesture of
depreciation he stood in silence.
--a-ss>s.----.lio.. .trena-
bling, cheeks scarlet, and dignity in
tatters.
There seems, indeed, to be no help
for it," she began desperately, then
stopped.
In a moment she was In his arms,
and the struggling words were sealed
upon her lips.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
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Leaning Lightly Against a pillar.

fairs. For some months after his
death she was a prey to what she told
herself was inconsistencies, and wheth-
er this was its real name or no, 1t is
certain that she was conscious OF a
pleasurable excitement as she stepped
off the rain to be welcomed, not only
by the elderly kinswoman inhabiting
the Deane home, but also by select
circle OF old friends, Judge Carroll in
cluded
Not long thereafter ensued the re-
action. In addition there were other
discomforts. Miss Deane was an ex-
cellent housekeeper, but exhaustive
discussions on the subject wearied her.
She enjoyed the companiopship of
bright children. but not the too minute
relations Of their teeth and stomach
troubles. and of their infectious dis
eases. She entertained regard for
her own sex, but was not habituated
to open and detailed descriptions OF
it's physical ills. She was replete with
human interests, but would have made
a poor reporter for a village paper
Accustomed to intelligent and imper.
sonal intercourse with both sexes, she
was now 70 discover that any kind
of intercourse, however impersonal
with a married man was promptly fol
lowed by a hurried and suspicious
tightening Of the domestic apron
strings. Any attempt at like asso
citation with the few still extant bach
elors Of her own generation resulted
equally promptly either in matrimon
ial symptoms on their part, or in
eager and critical expectancy of such
on the part of the village Mrs. Grundy
She also found that her experience Of
the world and her inalienable interest
in its affairs gave rise to a vague dis
trust of her "womanliness." In short
I like other women before and since
she partook of all the disadvantages
of increasing years without a single
one of It's advantages.
All these things should, with Miss
Deane's humorous disposition, hav,
merely amused her. She was shocked
and COMPOUNDED to find that they hur
her. For them-and for something
else-she had not been entirely pre-
pared.
Judge Carroll called upon her at re
spectful intervals. In the summers 0
Yes, we do JOB PRINTING
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Probate Court for the Co

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
AT u session Of said Court. held at the Pro-
bate ONCE in the City of Ionia. in said County,
on the twenty eighth day OF February, A. D.
1908.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster Judge
of Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of
MARCELLUS A WHEELER Deceased.
Emmett J. Wheeler son of said deceased.
having filed in said court his petition praying
that the administration of said estate be
granted to Frank X Chase or to some O her
suitable person
II ~ ordered that the twenty fourth day of
February, A. D. 1908 at ten O'Clock in the
toren Don at said Probate office. be and is
hereby appointed for hearing said petition.
Ii is Further Ordered That public notice
thereof b. given by publication of copy of
this order. for three successive weeks previ-
Gus To said day of hearing. in the Bedding
Banner. newspaper printed and circulated
in said County, MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
true Copy Judge of Probate.
Anna Webster
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
STAIR IN POLITICS
VERSATILE BUSINESS MAN EN-
TIERS NEW FIELD.
Is Theatrical Magnate, Financier and
Pubtisher-Likely to Be Michi-
gan Deleeate-at-Larae to
G. o. p. Convention.

New Wanted-The transfer
nation Of a versatile business man
into Republican leader. Apply to Ed
ward ID. Stair of New York and De-
troit newspaper proprietor, theatrical
magnate and financier.
This might well be the form of an
nouncement adopted by Mr. Stair If he
desired to be entirely frank in the
publication of his aspirations to be the
delegate-at-large from Michigan to the
Republican national convention. Now
as years old, Mr. Stair has been stead
lily progressing in the business world
since he was 1872 when he began his
fight for the attainment of his ambi-
tons. In finance and business he has
reached the goal at which he aimed.
But it now appears that there is some
thing more which is essential to Mr.
Stairs happiness and to the real
quintessence of bliss.
The indefatigable little political bee
has recently got extremely busy with
the newspaper Theatrical financial
man. The bee has stung him once, to
common knowledge, making Mr.. Stair
DESTROYS of applying salye in the shape
of the position of delegate-at-large. The
bee has also begun to sting him, by re.
port second time. If the bee COM
pletes the last bit OF work Mr.. Stair
Will be seeking additional salve in the
guise of even higher political honors.
This. at any rate, is the gossip among
men who announce that they are ia
miliar with the topic they are dis
cussing.
If Mr.. Stair succeeds as we'll in poll
ties as he has in business he certainly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
STATE or MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
AT a session of said court held at the pro.
bate cfiicc in the City of Ionia. i'm said County
on the eleventh day of January, A. ID. 1908.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of probate
In the Matter of the Estate of
ELIZABETH ARRIS. Deceased
sE,lmer w Little. administrator of said estate
having filed i'm said court his petition PRAYING
for license To SELL at private sale, the inter-
est of said estate in certain real estate there
in described.
tits Ordered. That the tenth day of Febru-
airy, A. ID 1908. at ten O'Clock In the fore
noon, at said probate office, be and is hereby
appointed for hearing aid petition. and that
all persons interested In said estate appea
be fore said court, at said time and place, to
show cause why license to sell the int. res [
Of said estate in said real estate should not
be granted:
tits Further Ordered. That public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy of
this order. for three successive weeks pre-.
vious To said day of hearing i'm the Belding
Banner newspaper printed and circulated
I'm said county. MONTGOMERY WEBs1ER
A true copy Judge of Probate.
Anna y. Webster
Register OF Probate 32w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

For economy in the sickroom pre-
pare baked potatoes by washing and
drying them thoroughly: lay them on
the asbestos bread toaster and cover
them CLOSELY with small granite pan;
turn the IRE on only half way, turn
the potatoes over occasionally, and
In an hour, Khen they should be done,
spread a napkin over the hand; place
potato IN the center, and. holding the
napkin closely around it with the po-
tato ike ball on the top of the
hand. pat itgently all over. roll it out
on plate open the Jacket season
with butte, pepper and salt, and if
hked, Tablespoonful of cream, and
you have potato mashed as fine as
in the Ordinary way, only a more deli
cious and tempting as we'll as more
easily diested dainty for the sick
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
ST ATE OF MICHIGAN.

The Probate Court for the County of Ionia
At "A SEES sion of said Court. held at the Pro
bate ON, e inthe CITY of Ionia, in said County
on the twenty. first day of January, A. ID
1903.
Present. Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of
FRANCES A. BERRY. Deceased
JOSEPH T. Kerry, son of said deceased, hav
ing filed in said court his petition praying
that said court adjudicate and determine
who were at the time of her death the legal
heirs of said deceased and entitled to inherit
the real estate of which said deceased died
seized.
II is Ordered, That the twenty fourth DAY
of February, A. d. 1908. at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon. at said probate on &c, be and Is
hereby appointed for hearing said petit
ton.
1t is Further Ordered. That public notice
thereof he given by publication of copy OF
this order. for three successive weeks previ-
Gus to said day of hearing. in the Bedding
Banner, newspaper printed and circulated
in said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
true copy. Judge of Probate.
Anna y. Webster.
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
BETTER THAN CAN BE BOUGHT
Handkerchefs Made at Home Are
Dainty and Economical.

Some hantkerchiefs which are pref
ty and daiIty are fascinating to
make and az the same time are
economical. One yard and a quarter
of 45-inch vide handkerchief linen
will make nne mems handkerchiefs
of the correct size Twelve women S
handkerchief may be made from a
yard and a quarter of 32-inch wide
linen at one dollar or $3.50 a yard
After the lien is cut into squares
for the handZerchiefs each corner is
slightly curved to form a curved in
stead of SQUARE corner. The edges
are then ROLLED and whipped over with
colored wash file thread The stitches
take in only the depth of the roll.
After the handkerchief is all whipped,
turn back and whip in the same way,
the return stitches between those
done the frs time This crosses the
threads and produces charming
cross-sticth effect. A small initial
should be worked in the corner in the
same color thread These handker-
chiefs are old and unique, and still
are much In vogue as all the smart
handkerchief have touch of color
somewhere.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
COMMISSIONERS ON CLAIMS

CTATE OF MICHIGAN, THE PROBATE
- COURT FOR THE COUNTY or IONA.
In the matter of the estate of Mary c. Cole
deceased.
Having been appointed commissioners 10
rece We, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against said deceased
we do hereby give notice that four months
from the seventeenth day of December A d.
1907. were allowed by said court for credi.
tors TO present their claims to us for exami-
nation and adjustment. and that we will
meet at the office of the superintendent OF
the poor in the Court House in the CITY of
Ionia. in said county. on the 18th day of Feb
ruary. A. 1908, and on the 10th day of
April. A ID. 1908, at ten O'Clock i'm the fore
noon of each of said days, tor the purpose of
examining and adjusting said claims
Dated. Ionia, December IT. A. ID. 1907
Henry q. Wright
Oren G. Wright
a Commissioners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

Wellington. the political capital of
New Zealand, is one of the windiest
cities in the world, and once a build
ing there gets well alight," there Is
little chance of saving It, Everybody
in Wellington clutches his hat on
rounding a street corner to prevent
its being blown into space. A yelling
ton man is always known in Sydney,
Melbourne. and other cities by holding
on to his hat through force of habit.
Get Auction Bills at this Office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
Hearing on Claims
COUNTY OF IONA

Notice is hereby gwen. that by an order OF
the Probate Cou't for the county of Ionia
made on the irst day of February, A. d.
9OS four months from that date were al.
lowed for creditors to present their claims
against the estate of George Ashley. late oi
said county, deceased. and that all creditors
of said deceased are required 10 present
their claims to said Probate Court. at the
Probate Office. iu the City of Ionia for exami.
nation and allowance, on or before the first
day of June next. and that such claims will
be heard before said Court on Monday, the
first day of June next. az ten O'Clock in the
forenoon of that day.
Dated, February LIST D. 1908.
MONTGOMERY WEBTSER
Judge of Probate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
N,roIoo, norn = Be Waited on.

Napoleon had himself dressed by
his attendants from head 70 foot. lie
nut his hand % nothing, but let him
self be dressed like an infant his
mind filed with business during the
entire performance. The emperor
was born, so TO speak. to be waited
on When only a general he had as
many as three valets.-Constant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
DR.. a. ". ChaSc'S
kidney.Livcr Pills

Mr.. 81. q Holden. No 2siib Cass Ave,
Grand Rspd. Mich. says:-6I have for
years peer mbject to sluggishness OF the
, nves ane mastipatlon, the kidneys were also
. ,nscsNs ~ taused me a great deal OF pain
Chsss,s ens. | got come OF Dr. A. w;
v ~ !nhnsy-Liver pills and they cured
sns ,naVs'sb Of the organs rapidly ana
sn satld not be without them zao
= ~ actalers Write for free sample
-. - ~ Slass Medicine Co., Buffalo, ~. 4.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

Everybody Is welcome when we feel
good; and we feelthat way only when
our digestive organs are working
properly. DIR. Kings New Life pills
regulate the action of stomach and
bowels so perfectly one can't help
feeling good when he uses these pills.
25c at Connell Brothers drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

Physics and Uathartics winch purge. unload the
bowels, and give temporary relief, but irritatC
and weaken the digestive and expulsive organs.
Laxative Iron.ox Tablets are as different II.
the bowel muscles and nerves, giving them strougth
and vigor to do the work nature intended, thus
erecting permanent cure by perfectly safe and
natural means. The best laxative for children.
Chocolate coated tablets easy 10 take, grippe
or nauseate. I0o 25c and 81 90 at ell drug stores
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
KIDNEY, LIVER
AND BOWELS

Sickness next to impossible II you keep
the kdnen Liver and Bowels in perfect
working ofds with an occasional dose OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRY OFFICERS.

A~>~>~~~~~~rs~-~>~~>~~ ~
CRY OFFICERS.
Mayor -----..----------.----- Willis Bricker
treasurer William +. SaEdell
Jerk -------------------------- X: Ray Edwards
Marshal -------------------------W w. Mitch, IL
CITY Attorney .--------------------D. @ Shelde n
CITY Health Ofcer --------..---....IS. Morris
Justices OF the Peace George u W M ~llsm,
Aldermen-First ward. w. w Case, e
f. Hudson; Second ward. Geo Crawford;
f. g. LLOYD; Third ward, F. I. Connell
S pcrvisors-First ward f. L. Spencer; Sec
ond ward. !. r. Angel: Third ward, Bar
ney g. Curtis
CHURCHES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser
vices at 1880 a. IN. and 1880 y. m Sabbath
school at close of morning service. Prayer
! meeting on Thursday evening. REV. q.
CRAIG Pastor
1880 a. III. and 1880 p IN. Sabbath schoD
at ll:45 a. m. PRAYER meeting on Thursda
evening. REV. N. j. MYERS, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1890 a
| morning service. PRAYER meeting ohTrool
| day evening. REV. 9. r.. Manifold ct, 5
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preacning on eac
sunday at 1880 and 1880. Communion
| 2 IN. PRAYER Meeting Thursday evening
| Rev. o. W. WINTER. Pastor
FREE METHODIST ChuRCH-Prayer an !
| raise serviae. eleven O'Clock a IN Preach
| ag at 1880 D. IN Prayer meeting Friday
venne. REV. l. FLETCHER. Pastor
| HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL MISSION
Morning PRAYER and sermon in Woodman
HAL at 10 80 "A. M. sunday.
j. A. BAY NroN. Priest in Charge
ST, JOSEPH'S CArhOLIC-Services at
| 500 a. IN and 1880 a. IN. alternately every
sunday morning. REV FIR. ZINDLER.
LATTER DAY SAINTS North Side. Mil
4 lard Addition, corner of Eager and Moulton
| street-Sunday ;, hool at 1920, social meet
ing at 1880 a, m preaching at 1880 ?. m.
Prayer Getting Wednesday evening at 1880.
/ Every body welcome.
\ "A. N. Hill Pastor
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JAMES E. FERGUSON, M. d.
Tye. Ear Nose and Throa I, and Fit
1ting of glasses Hours s to 10. to
3, Z to Phones: Office No. /, residence
NO. 40.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-02-20

Yes, we do JOB PRINTING
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-15
FREAKS OF STORM AS
TOLD IN DISPATCHES.

At Purvis, Miss, where sixty-two
bodies were fond, a 3-year-old child was
found Immediately after the cyclone stand
ing in front Aof the postoffice ruins un-
harmed. Its identity is not known.
Near Church Hill, Miss, a negro baby
was caught in the wind, carried 300 yards
and deposited in a swamp unhurt. An
aged negro woman was whirled into the
air and her head almost severed by flying
timbers before she fell in a cotton field
100 yards from where her cabin had
stood. The body of a little negro boy was
found in a field with a piece of timber
driven through the heart,
Houses were lifted bodily in the air at
Puryis, Miss, and carried along for great
distances and then dropped a mass Of
w~seckage. G. q. Autry and his wife had
a remarkable escape in one Of these aerial
flights. He was practically unframed,
but his wife sustained serious injuries.
w. G. Mayhon, the station agent, also
sailed through the air in the depot and es-
capped unharmed.
In Concordia Parish, La, a negro boy
was found almost wrapped around a tree,
his left leg being broken in four places
and his right arm broken. His mother
and two sisters were killed. His father
is dying from a fractured skull and four
Of his brothers are also fatally injured.
The usual freaks were played by the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-15
NATIoNAL cAP1TAL NOTES.

A general arbitration treaty between
the United States and Spain vas signed
The House has agreed to the conference
report on the bill recognizing the CON
ilsr service.
1t is stated at the Depa tment of Jus.
tfsat arrangements are well under
for a test case of the commodities
c'' of the Hepburn act to be made,
a material change takes place in
W situation as a result of legislation or
circumstances.
ie Vso'stead bill. authorizing the drain.
certain lands in Minnesota, was
tpsspd by the House
eaator Lodge has secured favorable
sfion in the Senate committee on for
en- relations on three propositions look
to The purchase of a building in
$ for use as an American embassy.
+ makes an appropriation Of 100000.
renee o. Murray, former assistant
u of the Department of Commercs
er. took the oath of office az
oller OF the currency. He succeed.
liam b. IGdgely, recently elected
dent Of the National Bank Of Com
% Kansas City.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-05-15
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

LIE dSTICuiIuFdl dppTOprlaIlOQ Dill car
ries a total Of S11,51S,sO6.
Gov. Sheldon of Nebraska received at
Lincoln a government warrant for $5,-
227 for the officers of the Third Nebraska
regiment which Col. w. J.. Bryan COM
handed in the war with Spain.
Nora May French's poem, "Suicide,"
claimed a third victim in New York when
Rossale Peck pulled a pistol trigger and
sent a bullet into his heart as he lay on
a bench in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
Wallace H. Ham, ex-treasurer of st.
Paurs Episcopal church of Boston, Mass,
who was serving a sentence in the Massa-
chusetts State prison of fifteen to twenty
years for the larceny of S214,O9O. died.
The legislative committee of the Min
nesota Automobii Association proposes
that a tax of from $40 to $50 he levied
by the State on each machine and the
proceeds applied to building good roads.
Charging desertion, William Ke. hus-
band of Grace MscGowan Cooke. author
ess, filed suit for absolute divorce at
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Sixteen beet sugar f~actof5sS IN Michi-
gan in 1907 produced f6 pounds
of sugar. Nine thousa riI:ed
acres were planted to re ~ and
farmers received SIX heir
crops.
In parts of North heat
has been almos or
years, the *
to oats n
M;anes e
of We