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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Order of Publication.
crArE or MIoHIGA AN, The Probate Cou

STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Court for
- the County of Ionia,
At session of said Court, held at the Pro-
bate once In the City of Ionia, In said County,
on the twenty eighth day of september, A.
ID. 1908.
Present Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
FREDERICK COLE. Mentally Incompetent
Huldah Ovenhouse having filed In said
court her petition alleging that said Freder'
lex Cole is a mentally incompetent person,
and praying that some suitable person be
appointed as guardian of his person and
estate.
II is Ordered, that the twenty sixth day OF
October, A. ID. 1908. at ten O'Clock In the fore
noon. at said probate once. be and Is hereby
appointed for hearing said petition;
II Is Further Ordered, That notice thereof
he given by personal service of a copy OF
this order upon said Frederick Cole, and up
on such of his nearest relatives and pre>um
tive heirs at-law az reside within said coun.
ty, at least fourteen days previous to said
day of hearing;
And II is Further Ordered That public no.
tice thereof be given to all others of his near
est relatives and presumptive heirs at-law
by publication of copy of this order. for
three successive weeks previous TO said day
of hearing, in the Belding Banner, news
paper printed and circulated in said county
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
true copy. Judge of Probate
Anna =. Webster.
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08


In electing County officers no political
issue is at stake, and the only thing TO be
considered is the business interests Of the
County. A business man would retain
an experienced and efficient clerk IL he
had to increase his salary, what weight
is there to the argument that we should
turn down our present County Clerk,
simply because another wants the position
at the same salary. Do not the tax
payers feel that local government should
be run on a business basis rather than
as q charitable institution. Who cares
whether Bill Jones or John Smith draws
salary of $500. from the County. The
question is. what does the man who
draws the salary deliver to the County
for the money! Harry J. Holbrook, who
Is candidate for reelection to the office
Of County Clerk on the republican ticket,
has proven Instability and aptitude to fill
the position. has been book keeper since
boy, and made many improvements in
the system Of keeping books and public
records Of the county
He has given the office his entire time
and those who transact the most business
at the office and are in q position to know
the condition OF his business affairs,
believe it to be the best interests OF the
people to retain him In that position.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
Ross wilcox Nup,ials.

Claude V. Ross Of Lansing and Mis-.
Marie Wilcox Of Morley were joined in The
holy bonds Of matrimony on Thursday
evening. September gath. Rev. o. W.
Winter. pastor Of the Church OF Christ
officiating. the ceremony being performed
at the parsonage. Both are well known
in this city where they will reside for the
present. They have the we'll wishes of a
host Of friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale-Fine hambletonian horse,
carriage and harness. perfectly safe for
women or children to drive. See T. J..
Clemens, 2 blocks east w. D. Ballou's
residence. l8tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
An Unprecedented RECORD

The semi-annual report Of the jail in
spectors is worthy OF more than passing
notice. In years gone by the total num-
Der Of DRINKS has often more than over
balanced all other complaints, but in this
report it is noticeable that there are but
81 out Of total OF l49 confined in
eight months annual offences. II is also
to be noted that of the 40 confined in the
Jail, l42 Of them have pleaded guilty.
many paying TO the county fines and the
costs that far incurred. and in the cases
not coming to trial great amount Of ex-
pense being saved the county.
II has been the policy Of Prosecuting
Attorney Sheldon and Sheriff Cilley to
make their Investigations In all criminal
cases before the examination and not at
the time Of the trial. The result 10 ap-
parent. Many plead guilty when they
find that the officers have the evidence
that will convict them and the county
reaps the benefit Of not having the ex-
2ense Of a court trial
The small number Of drunks duripc III
period is due the splendid marin - ans
the county officers erfeer "s..ier IN which
Sheriff CileHr ou IS oEioroe the the laws
r,ont H. ny ny says that all over the county
ne liquor dealers are complying with the
law as requested. The prosecutor and
sheriff made it their business to see that
the screens were arranged under the re-
quirements Of the law. and Sheriff Cilley
says he believes that every saloon in lonia
IS complying with the law as to closing.
! The result of this is that there are far less
DRINKS on the streets after hours than
as though the city regulations were looked
after in lax manner. The liquor dealers
themselves are helping the officers in ar
honest enforcement of the law.
No slot machines as far as we know
have been in sight since the prosecutor
and sheriff ordered them out and the con
dtions in every way are an improvement
while the city officers are aiding the
county officers.
The record in the circuit shows thai
about "a felones have been disposed o.
by Prosecuting Attorney Sheldon up t.
date, or during the administration OF pre-
sent officers. and that all the cases re.
suited in convictions upon trials or pleas
of guilty except one. This was the case o.
the people against a Lake Odessa saloor
keeper. This record Is unprecedented.
Messrs. Cilley and Sheldon merit the
endorsement Of every citizen for the
thorough and conscientious manner ir
which they discharge their duties Al
county officials. They have never fol
one moment worked otherwise than in th'
interest of the county and the tax payers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Sale-Four short horn bulls, red in
color and all from milking strain, all reg
lstered lzw6 John Carlyle
Citz Phone Rockford, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Sale--A new opportunity for a
nice little home close in town on Ellis Ave.
have | 6 acres Of good land | will sell on
easy payments, or exchange for other
property. One acre or more.
l6f M j. Demorest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Wanted man to collect and solicit
for The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Must be hustler and furnish references
An excellent opportunity for advance
ment Inquire Of j. G. Birdsall, Supt
Ionia, Mich. l5tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
FOOD FOR REFLECTION

A man who has worked all his life at
mining, might be an expert mining engineer
and good Judge of ore, but he W ould be
a poor farmer. man might study medi-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

-. Sas-New six room house, $50
down, balance $500 per month. Will
Stewart, one block south and half block
west Of Dr. Fergusons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Sale-After installing gas, we have
for sale 5 gasoline lamps in good condition
cheap for cash, and one two-burner gaso-
line stove, 81 90; one medium sized heat
ing stove, burns wood or soft COAL SIS 90;
also small roll top writing desk.
Phone 60 w -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

HFor Sale-Three and one-fourth acres
Sanitarium property at Cooks Corners,
Haze fine well, good barn 28X40 $4,000
worth OF shrubery and good foundation
for house. Write Mrs Jennie M. j.
Spinney, or call Citizens Phone No S,
SMYRNA, Mich. l8 8w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08
BELDING BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Bedding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
the BANNER PUBLISHING co
e. q. LAPHAM. EoiroR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. Doc TO
SOC. Resolutions from SOC up
Entered at the Postofice Bedding Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec.
ond class Matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

Don't forget to try Bowers Shampoo
Soap Best ever-once tried, always
used; price l5c. We have nice line oi
all kinds Of toilet articles. Mrs. Wright.
Lades-We clean and press ladies' suits
and skirts as we'll az mems clothes. AL
work called for and delivered free. l7tf
What time Will the clock stopl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Rent-Room with all modern con-
veniences, hot and cold water bath. cleo
trio lights and furnace.
l7-2 Mrs. L. L. Holmes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Sale or Trade-Desirable vacant
lot for Greenville property. Lot located
in Broas 5th addition and very pleasant
location Let US he IT from you. Mchi-
gan Farm Home Co., Greenvlle. Mich.
l7w4 SE4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Rent-Six-room house; also have
a coal bin and dining room table for sale
l7-2 E. L. Sagendorf.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Rents DOM house. good water.
10 Broas 6tn add inquire of Mrs E E
Allgeo. Off
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

For Sale-A good work horse Phone
Ed Wilson, Citizens No. 1872 rings ltf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-08

wanted-Kitchen girl at Hotel Bedding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

Creates Another Unique Role.-
Scott WEIGH, Frances Gordon and the
original company will fill an engage
ment at the Illinois Friday, in Klaw
& changers production of George NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
CONDITION OF LIVE
STOCK IS NEAR NORMAL
Crop Correspondent Csmpbelps Report
for April Shows Little Disease
In the County.

Crop Correspondent Thomas Camp
BELLS report to the department of ag-
riculture for the first of April deals
largely with live stock He reports
that approximately 10 out of every
900 horses, Is out of every 1000 cat
tie. 10 out of every loco swine have
died from disease and 20 out of every
Loco sheep have died of exposure
during the year ending March 81,
|190S. The total number of brood sows
on hand now is normal as compared
with the number on hand u year ago.
The condition of horses, cattle and
swine is reported normal while sheep,
not including spring lambs, are 50 per
cent of normal in health.
The condition of rye is reported sc
| per cent of normal in growth and vi
tally. Average farm prices April
are reported as follows: Corn. Sc
cents: oats. 45 cents; barley, rs cents;
potatoes, so cents; hay, 50 per ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

Kronoberg Regiment band, the crack
military orchestra of Sweden, which
will appear under Augustana Lyceum
auspices at the Moline theater, Friday,
April "a, is made under the personal
auspices of his majesty, King Gustaf
v. of Sweden, and his son, Grown
Prince Gustaf Adolf. The crown
prince is the personal protector II,
viii beAthe first direct greeting from
the pepHse ofSSweden, sent with the
sanction Of its Asovereign, to the PEG
PIE Sc The Unified States. in grateful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
81 THE THEAIERS

Name" and "SoIong, Mary. Mr.
WEIGH has albright lyric set to music
in which he describes the differences
between the people of New Rochelle
and those who bask in the white
lights of Broadway.
"A knight for a Day."-A solid
years run of "A knight for a Day"
lat the same theater in Chicago GER
tainly gives this new musical pro
duction a permanent standing in the
atrical records, and now in its third
month at Wallack's theater, New
York. this fascinating and picturesque
musical success is on its way to even
surpass any and all records of all
kinds both dramatic and musical
Over half million people have seen
this comic operate craze in Chicago
Ialone, and its production here at the
Illinois theater Saturday, April 4
matinee and night, will enable seek
ers after this style of amusement to
yerify and endorse it's success in the
1.-TWO largest cities in this land. How
lmany of these visitors to "a knight
| for a Day" have returned more thar
once is a conjecture. as the attrac
l ton seemed to have hypnotic in
Ifiuence over all who enjoyed it from
the first, as has been demonstrated
in the Unprecedented popularity O
/ the Hubbell music and the vogue o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

DIR. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and neuralgia radically cures III
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is. remarkable and mysterious.
Is removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue. Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son, 20 West Second
street, Davenport. sl 5f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
claims of every kind and description

claims of every kind and description
has been given by the supervisors
committee, e. ]. Ray, John Miller,
James Mowers, H. NJ Willsie and w
II. Miller. The representatives of the
tee beyond any doubt that there We're
errors in the report made by the ex,
perts TO the extent of $4,430.21, which
the experts should not have charged
against Mr.. Welton's estate, leaving
balance Oh the report of $2,2SS.71.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
No Use to Die.

81 have found out that there is no
use to die of lung trouble as long as
you can get DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry says Mrs. j. p White of Rush.
boro, Pa 81 would not be alive today
only for that wonderful medicine. 1t
loosens up cough quicker than any
thing else, and cures lung disease even
after the case is pronounced helpless .
THIS most reliable femedy for coughs
and colds. lagrip. asthma. bronchitis
and hoarsen ess, is sold under suaran-
tee at all druggists. so cents and 81
Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

ELSIE HERBERT IN "A KNIGHT FOR DAY." AT THE
s4y-eS ..ss IEI.IyOIS SATURDAY. $50 5sss-r.s

Cohan's new music play "Forty-Fiye
Minutes frore BroadwayYg Theater-
goei.s rememberi the Unknown in
Little Johnny Jones" that unique
character who never speaks but to
convulse the audience. In "Forty;
Five Minutes from Broadway" Mr.
Colian has another such type in the
role of 4Kid Burns Miss Gordon
plays the part of .Plain Mary" a ser
want gfrl in the Castleton household
in New Rochelle. This suburb is just
ms minutes from Broadway by rail,
and, this circumstance gives the piece
its title Revolving about Mary, in
the development of the story, are a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
LIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE
Philanthropic Work of the Unions Un-.
known to the Public.

The fraternal and beneficial features |
OF the International Typographical
union are many and varied. New
phases of these trade union traits are
constantly coming TO light writes al
Boston correspondent
AS an illustration. printer recently
net with a severe accident, and his
death followed. The man was identi-
fed by his union card. and the officers
of the Boston local were notified
They Immediately took charge of the
body, made all necessary arrange
ments for the funeral 1.-THE member
having no relatives there), ascertained
his religious faith and had minister
of that church ofiiciate at the burial,
which was largely attended by print
ors and members of the Wofnan's
auxiliary to the typographical union,
who accompanied the departed brother
to his last resting place After the
funeral his effects were shipped to
| his relatives in England All ex-
penses were paid from the interna-
| tional and local death benefit fund
Another somewhat similar case fol-
lowed shortly afterward, and was
treated in the same manner, which
goes to show that the same course is
pursued in every instance. In this
case the member died from natural
causes, but rather unexpectedly. AS
lie had no relatives in this country,
the typographical union provided
IChristian burial, closed up his affairs
land forwarded his property to rela-
ltives. The services were largely at
TENDED by his fellow workers, and the
beautiful floral tributes attested the
Iesteem in which he was held. He
had been a prominent member of the
local union.
To prove that these brotherly acts
lare not confined to the well-known
Imembers, however, the case of a poor
unfortunate, who died from a linger-
ing disease, during which he was Wis
Iited and comforted by members of the
woman's auxiliary, may be noted. At
his death the union officials assumed
full charge of all arrangements, finan.
cial and otherwise, and his funeral
Iservices were as largely attended and
as much regret shown at his death
as had characterized that of the mem
bers who had been more fortunately
lplaced.
The foregoing cases are cited mere
lily to show that, while the trade unions
are regarded in some quarters as
hard-hearted organizations. and meet
with considerable opposition from su
lperfcial and academic observers be
cause Of this idea, there is another
Iside 10 their activity that is seldom
brought into public notice, but is as
much a part of the unions existencs
as is the question of hours and wages
the fraternaI side. And in this re
lspect the International Typographical
union, as its records will prove, takes
rank with the greatest and best o.
lfraternal organizations; aye, with the
livery church itself; for did not ths
Carpenter of Nazareth says: ''Wha
I've have done to one of the least oil
these my disciples We have done i
unto me?"
And this is only one of the many
lphases of the fraternal spirit that is
daily practiced and preached by the
trade unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

the play. 1t is safe to estimate %
per cent of the attendance was "re-
peaters," who came again and again
to enjoy the delights of the perform
ance. The intense potency of this,
the latest and newest musical craze,
has decided the management to take
the entire production en- tour to a
few of the largest cities. 1t will be
seen here complete, the same expen-
sive production as presented over 500
performances at the Whitney theater
Chicago.
Concert Is Kings Greeting.-The
| tour of the United States of the Royal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
The Family.

(second Avenue. East of Nineteenth
Street.)
vaudeville mt 8, 8 and 0s15 p. m. Tive
natlnees Sundays and holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

Wiped Of the Siate.-It was an
nounced today that ''The Texas Rang
er," booked for Monday at the Iii
nois. had been Cancelled by the man
agement of the theater to make way
for an anti-prohibition meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich. Fills
you with warm, tingling life. Most re-
liable spring regulator. That's Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35> cents,
tea or tablets. Harper House phar-
macy. &.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
.!1ixtssnth Street and second Avenue,

xtsenth Street and second Avenue.)
ColhlNG ATTRACTIONS.
April ~Eorty-five Minutes from
yrosdway,'
April 4-I-..A knight for Day. mat
.ApFl s-l-sterIIns Dramatic COM
April 1s2wI~ninger Brothers.
April a6-Richard & Pringle's Min
Apra the Desils Auction"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01
The Elite.

{Efgbfeenth Street, North Of Second
Avenue.y
Vaudeville mt 3, 8 and e;15 p. m. Two
nntlAees Sundays and Holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

yoHng smillionaire, soubrette, mer.
a de1ary mother, yillainous stock
y &3,foker. many minor characters, and
kid Burns, young Broadway boy
Of strpng arm and noble heart. who
Expresses q great deal of practical
Vsbhi1osophs in most entertaining slang
Esrhis role the opposite TO that played
~ by Mss Gordon, Is acted by Scott
VEL ca who has made a. great indi-
success in it Miss Gordon
two Hasfeal numbers Introduced
~ 3 Grand Old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-01

of its sympathy, ex-
pressed so sincerely upon the occa-
sion of the recent death of King Oscar
II. of Sweden, warmer friend than
whom this country has had no one
among the crowned heads of Europe.
King Gustaf ", who was the patron
also of the American tour of the Lund
Student choir, has given the Royal
Regiment band permission to wear
their uniforms while ON American
soil.
Sundays Bill Manager House of
the ITO Die at Dawn" company an
nounces his meto-dramatic success for
Sunday matinee and night, with Miss
Dora Woodruff in the leading role.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-28
YOUNG MAN PLAYS POLICE
Wants to Give Tip to "A Girl and
She Passes the Cue on to
Detective.

Impersonating an officer is the charge
against Arthur Gross, a young man living
at Twenty-sixth and Sahler streets. He
was tried in police court and the case put
over to Monday to give him an oppor-
tunity to make further showing.
The complaining witness was Miss sher-
man, a very pretty girl, who lives in
the same neighborhood. She said Gross
appeared Tuesday at the back door of
the house when the rest of the family
were gone. and, exhibiting a star, said he
was an officer. He wanted to "give her
tip" about some trouble and he claimed
he had been sent by the city detective de-
partment She said he tried to force his
way into the house. but she pushed him
out and shut the door.
He asked whether any one else would
be at home in the afternoon. She told
him she would be alone. though she knew
others would be there. Gross returned in
the afternoon and was met by Mr.. An
thony, a roomer, who offered to throw
him off the place. Then Anthony filed the
complaint
Gross told a story. about being a collec-
tor for man who has no office and lives
about hoo North Sixteenth street" II
was on his attorneys offer TO produce the
man that the case was put over to Monday,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-28
RlDICULED FOR BEING EARL
St. Lawrence Chandler of Kansas City
Receives Shock in Omaha.
SENSATION AWAITED HIM FRIDAY
English NObleman Left Him Title
and Small Estate and Kansas
Cityans Give Him the
Laugh.

st. Lawrence Chandler, travelling sales
man for Armour & Co., awoke at the Rome
hotel Friday morning and walked to the
news stand to get a paper from Kansas
City which he confessed was his home,
and in the paper he learned that he is to
be the Duke de Liviston by adoption, Claude
Ashley Anson Penlee de Livison of Eng
land comforting the honor on the salesman
because Chandler was at one time his
benefactor.
Mr.. Chandler had letters from the duke
at his home in Kansas CITY, but kept the
matter quiet, as he says, I'm a good
Amerlcan-of course I will be glad of the
honor done me by the English nobleman-
but I am an American just the same. and
live IN Kansas City-I don't want the fell
lows to think I am swelled up"
And with this Mr.. Chandler turned over
the Kansas City papers to read a long
interview with his wife and see a drawing
Of the arms of the duke of Liviston, which
appeared on the papers and a parchment
which the duke had forwarded to Mrs.
Liviston.
To say that the travelling salesman was
indignant at the distorted interview which
the Kawtown paper published and the
breezy way in which they painted a
travelling man becoming duke was putting
It mildly
''The story about the appreciative Eng
lishman leaving me some property and the