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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Newsy Business Locals
For Busy People Looking
For Bargains. ............
Gas LIGHT will save your eyes. 2ztf

Gas light will save your eyes. 2ztf
Use GAS COKE and save $500 per
ton. 2ztf
GAS COKE is clean and smokeless; the
cheapest domestic fuel. 2zu
Season tickets for balance of the
lecture course, 75c. II
Bulk oysters 35c and 4oc quart. Try
them. Bedding Oyster & Fish Market.
Buy the Roller King flour; none better
at Bachelor 81 Curtis.
Lades-We clean and press ladies' suits
and skirts as well as mems clothes at the
Hub. l7tf
Bachelor & Curtis handle Roller King
flour. Every sack guaranteed.
A coal and coke fire box enables you to
use your gas range through the winter,
even in the coolest house. 2zt
Bread is the staff of life. Roller King
is the staff of bread. Ask Bachelor g.
Curtis.
The hairdressing parlors will be open on
Saturdays from | 80 to r. m. for those
desiring hair goods or toilet articles.
Get your clothes cleaned and pressed
at The Hub. Our tailor does first class
work. Prices are right. The Hub. lztf
Season tickets for balance of the
lecture course, Use. tt
The Banner until April lst, 1909 for
rs cts. The Banner until July lst, 1909
for so cts The Banner until Jan. st,
|l9l0 for $l.o0. Take advantage Of
hese special prices.
Get your shoes repaired at The Hub.
27tf
Save money and buy fresh oysters at
Belding Oyster g. Fish Market.
The best pair Of taps in the city at The
Hub. 27tf
II ISIS fresh water fish, salt water fish
or good oysters you bought it at Doxsee's.
People are taking advantage Of the Of
fer Of Lawrence & Walbrirk. They have
sold several pianos this week and the pur-
chasers are very much pleased. Law
renee & Walbrink will not sell cheap
grade instrument as they are here to build
up a good leQimate business and claim II
cannot be done with cheap instruments.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Comfort More Than Salary.

A man who happens to know that
a stenographer who is earning
hardly more than seven dollars week
is worth a great deal more than that
to business men who require pains
taking service, was wondering the other
evening why she did not try to ad-
vance. From the girls relatives 1t
was learned that she lacks ambition,
and that her salary, with some extra
money she earns in outside work, is
more than enough for her wants. More
than that, she likes her employer and
his methods of work and does not care
to change
In that frame of mind the girl would
be unwise to seek a new position, for
comfort is worth something in this
life. The man who makes money his
idol forgets that and he misses most
of the sweetness of life. 1t is far bet
ter TO ignore the matter of salary and
work where we can be comfortable
and happy than to earn a handsome
salary under distressing conditions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
HIS SITUATION TO BE ENvIEp
Sheep Herder's Post Is No Longer One
Of Isolation.

At the head of deep. wooded
canyon, branch Of Upper Mckay
creek, I came upon a sheep herder's
tent the other day, and at sight Of the
camp there in the woods / moralized
upon the fate of the sheep herder. and
my heart went out in sympathy for
him In his alleged loneliness"
But upon visiting his camp that
evening took back" what said In
sympathy for him and almost envied
the entertaining versatility Of his 30.
clusion.
In one corner Of his tent was a good
photograph and nearer Il several
choice records. For my delight he rem.
dered two or three selections by Pat
Il, Caruso, Sehumann Heink and other
singers, speech by Bryan, vaude
Vile selection and an act from Shake
speare's Julius Caesar"
Under the head Of his bed were hall
a dozen of the best magazines (some
of which had not found time to ready
and at the foot of the bed lay well
thumbed copies of the latest novels.
looked at this bronzed- son Of the
hills In genuine envy. Here he may
read, write, think, commune with ma
ture, or be carried to the great con
servatories of the artists. while the
driven slaves of the city must bend
over desk day and night to NEE,
the terrific competition Of this soullesf
commercial age.-East Oregonian.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
RESULT OF CHARITABLE ACT
Indiana Man Suffers Through Extend
Ing the Helping Hand. i"

Joseph H. Barr of Bruceville, mem
Der of the Republican state committee
from the Second district, comes to In
dianapolis often. Committeeman Barr
is sober and industrious and a farmer.
While in Indianapolis Mr.. Barr was
telling his friends of the most embar-
RAISING experience he ever had. 1t
happened on account Of his good ma
ture and a willingness to do kind act
for a friend.
One night Mr.. Barr ran across a
neighbor who had been out with the
boys" The neighbor was feeling
most jubilant and Barr decided that he
ought to take him home.
The committeeman found he had a
job on his hands. and 1t was very
late when he arrived with his neighbor
at the latter's door.
where in the world have you
been?" demanded the neighbours wife
as he made his way upstairs.
well, you see, my dear" said the
neighbor. unsteadily, II have spent two
hours taking Joe Barr home"
1T was but a few hours" said Barr
until my family heard that l had to
be taken home. I've been ever since
trying to straighten that out with
my wife. You see what an innocent
man gets by doing a charitable act
Indianapolis Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
We wish you all . Merry Christmas.

We wish you all Merry Christmas.
Mrs. A. Hopkins and daughters are the
guests Of Ionia relatives this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Brown Of Mt.
Pleasant were guests Of Frank Hicks.
Monday.
| Mrs. A. M. Hall and baby left Monday
for holiday visit at the home Of her par
ents in Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 3. Essex left this after
noon for short holiday visit with their
son Erwin in Grand Rapids.
Glare Peck Of Marquette arrived in this
city Saturday night for holiday visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Peck.
Mrs. w. A. Cummings left Monday for
Chicago after short visit with her par
ents, Or. and Mrs. c. |. Taylor.
Jesse Worden and family are visiting
his mother, Mrs. Andrew Little. Mr.
Worden has resided in Kentucky for the
past four years.
Miss Edna Jakeway, who has been the
guest Of Miss Garlic McCracken for the
past two weeks, returned to her home in
st. Johns. Tuesday.
Miss Grace Travis, who has been
teaching the past year at Berrien Springs
arrived home Saturday to spend the hol-
days with her parents.
Mrs. Alice Mitchell Of Lansing has been
a guest Of her mother, Mrs. Mary Jersey,
for few days. She left Monday for a
short visit at Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blough Of Keene
are receiving the congratulations OF
friends over the safe arrival Of fine ton
pound daughter, who arrived at their
home on Friday. Dec. 8.
The Knights and Lady Maocabees OF
1.-THE World will hold joint election of Off
GERS at the Oddfellow hall on Wednesday
evening, December 50th, and all members
are requested to be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Copying an English Law.

Largely owing to the indefatigable
efforts of Maj. Boudren of that city,
the board of education of Bridgeport.
Conn, has adopted what in England is
known as the Conscience Directors
Act" Henceforth any parent who has
. prejudice against vaccination may
obtain the admission of his children to
the public schools without submitting
them to vaccination by merely notify
ing the superintendent of his scruples
in writing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Grammar His Forte.

A Kansas school ma'am had .
world of trouble in teaching one Of
her charges the intricaoies OF arith-
metic. The Job finally became so
arduous that she complained to the
child's father.
oh" said the fond pater, never
mind my Jimmie about that. He
comes by 1t honestly. I always was q
good grammatist, but a mighty poor
arithmeticker."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Momentarily at a Loss.

The eminent detective had found a
clew to the mystery he had been try
ing to unravel.
"Ha," he exclaimed. II have II at
last! And now"
Here he hesitated.
hopping his perspiring brow, he
took out his pocket edition of the
Sherlock Holmes stories and eagerly
scanned its pages to ascertain whether
the proper course after having discov-
cred a clew was to follow 1t up or to
run ii down.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Tn. klondlke Discovery.

The discovery of gold in the Klon'
xe is said to have been made by q
ospector named j. w. Carmack, who
a.ried a squaw and learned from the
..:ians that there we're deposits OF
),L in the Klondike region. In Au
st, 1896, he verified the story by
king out several hundred collars
'orth of gold in few days by print
ye methods.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24

DR.. p. s. Edwards of Grand Rapids
was in the city Tuesday.
E. r. Spencer made business trip to
the Thumb Monday.
Lvle Demorest and Melvin Wagner
are home from Ann Arbor for few days,
Henry A. Smith and wife left Wednes-
day for their annual visit at Coopersvllle
and Grand Rapids.
W.D. Hall Of Grattan has been ap-
pointed one of the jury commission for
Kent county.
Mrs. VIM. A. Wilder Of lonia was up
from Ionia for day or two last week re-
turning Saturday.
Atty Fred L. Warner was in Grand
Rapids on legal business Saturday and
Monday.
Miss May Harvey is spending couple
of weeks with her parents in Cedar
Springs.
Alderman John Scott and wife have
gone to Scottye for a couple OF weeks to
visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Nettie Crosbv entertained MRS,
Oliver Earle of Howell and Mrs. Z. a.
Earle of Greenville last week.
DR.. B. A. Bullock and family OF Hast
ings were guests of Dr. E W. Little and
family from Saturday till Monday.
The date of the farmers institute to be
held in Greenville next week has been
changed from Dec 3 to Dec. so.
W.T.. Hazard. treasurer of the Belding-
Hall Mfg. Co accompanied by his wife,
left Tuesday morning for holiday visit at
St Louis, Missouri.
Fred F. Ireland and wife left this week
for Yonkers. New York to spend Christ
mas with his mother, Mrs. Ireland will
remain several weeks.
]. S. Albertson of Greenville, agent for
Wright Bros. & Co, merchant mlllers,
was in the city Saturday and arranged
with Bachelor & Curtis to handle their
famous brand Of flour, the Roller King.
Mrs. w. R. Menkee very pleasantly en-
tertained company of little people on
Tuesday afternoon in honor OF her little
daughter He.ens sixth birthday annver-
sary.
Miss Belle Mann and daughter Ruth
were Grand Rapids visitors, Tuesday.
Miss Ruth returned Saturday from Du-
luth. Minnesota, where she has been en-
gagged in teaching in the city schools.
Miss Bessie Face is home for short
holiday vacation with her parents She
has recently completed production OF
The Sleeping Beauty" at Hillsdale under
the management OF j. Wilson Dodge.
The employees of the spinning room in
Beldng Bros & Co.'S mill wanted tc
show their appreciation of Ezra Van
Horn who has charge of that department
and last Saturday in their behalf Arthur
Moore presented him with fine leather
cushioned rocker Mr.. Van Horn was
greatly surprised but managed to pull
himself together and keep stiff upper
liz during the ceremony and kindly
thanked them for the fine gift.
The Pythian sisters gave Mrs. Emma
Weter a very pleasant surprise in hel
rooms at Mrs. Mcultons, Tuesday evening
There we're twenty Of the sisters presen
and passed the evening playing games
and in a social way. Refreshments wer'
served and when the guests left thel
placed beautiful gold ring un!er he
pillow, unbeknown to her, as reminde
that she bad been their efficient secretar,
or Mistress OF Records for the past thre
years. Mrs Wetef left Wednesday for
visit at her old home near Adrian.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Thu Country Laborer's Lot.

An encouraging feature of the times
that a large number of small men
appear to have saved sufficient money
20 take small farm, and this, In spite
If bad times, serves to show that the
laborer's lot Is by no means SO hard as
many would have us believe.-Agricul-
tural Economist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24

In fervid, passionate terms he told
her he loved her.
She listened with naughty air.
Il must have a man not of words.
but of Deeds" she said.
So next day he brought her his
deeds, so her fathers lawyer could
examine their titles.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
noperuI

II understand your wife has joined
the suffragettes?"
"Yes." answered Mr.. Meekton; land
I'm glad Of it."
"Then you approve Of the. suf-
fragettes?"
mo. One of these days they'll do
something that Henrietta disapproves
of. and then she'll give them the talk
ing to that they deserve. "-Washing-
ton Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Really. How Could He7

Dentist to garrulous woman In the
chair-Now, madam, IL you want me
TO all this tooth you will have to keep
your mouth shut!"-Yonkers States
man
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Luxury.

Stranger lin Drearyhurst)-Is there
. place here where can get square
meal?
Uncle Welby Gosh-Yes, sir; there's
q restur'nt round the cawner where
you can git the best meal this side O.
Chicago II you don't mind its bein a
lsetle expensive. They'll sock you fur
IS cents, but, by gum! it's wuth It!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
BE Yourself.

Be yourself-simple. honest and un-
pretending-and you will enjoy
through pfe the respect and love of
friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
Gentle Mind In Gentle Deed.

The gentle minde by gentle deeds Is
knowne; for a man by nothing is SO
well betrayed as by his Manners
Edmund Spenser.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24
A Technical Mlxup,

A Technical Mlxup.
Author-Look here, Mr.. Editor, at
this proof. / question that query.
Editor-You do?
Authorizes, / do. I tell you, 1t
won't answer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-12-24

nlgotten goods never prosper-Ger
man proverb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Minutes of Edgefeld Asso-
ciQfaOn.

The minutes of the Centennial
session of the Edgefeld associa-
tioh have just been issued from
the presses of the Carolina Stamp
and Printing Works, of Anderson.
This volume contains, besides the,
usual reports ind statistics, ar
ticles of great historic value, and
every individual into whose hands
a copy falls should carefully pre-
serve it. When the next eenten-
NAL session is held, and even be-
fore that time arrives, the min
utes of 1907 will be eagerly sought
after. The minutes of the conten
nial session contain photographs
of Dr.. L. R. Gwaltney, Rev. ]. P.
Mealipg, DR.. Basil Manly, Sr.,
Rev. John Trapp, Rev. d.
Brunson, DR.. T. M. Bailey, DR.
w. B. Johnston, Rev. A. P. Nor
ris and Rev. John Lake, the latter
being the missionary onsthe for
eign field who is supportedshy the
Edgefeld association. Ifyou are
80 fortunate as to receive q copy
of the minutes of 1907 preserve it
fessthe pleasure and profit of the
generations that will follow you.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
announcement From the U. D C's.

Announcement From the U. d C's.
AS Lees birthday comes on Sun
day this year, the Edge6eld
Chapter of the D. D. G. will oele-
brate Monday, the 2Gtb. instead.
The exercises will be held in the
opera Louise at Edgefeld and Hon.
ID. s. Henderson, Of Aiken, will
be orator of the day. The public
is cordially invited to attend and
we would like all children to be
present.Asp invitation isgiy-
en- veterans and seats will be re.
served for them on this occasion,
The Exercises will be held either
in the morning or early afternoon,
the exact hour to be determined
upon al meeting of tie Daugh-
ters Wednesday, and announced
in The Chronicle Thursday morn
ing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Deatl. of Mrs. Zimmerman.

A Pleasant Lane home has been
rendered sad and desolate by the
removal of the young wife and
mother. Early Saturday morning
the beloved wife of Mr.. jerome P.
Zimmerman succumbed to an at
tack of pneumonia. All that medi-
cal skill and loved ones could do
was done to arrest the ravages CT
the dread disease but all TO no
avail. God having called this
young woman up higher, no hu-
man agency could prolong her
stay on earth.
The interment was held on Sum
day at Berea, of which church
Mrs. Zimmerman was a member.
A devoted husband and a sweet
little child of three years survive
Mrs. Zimmerman. Before her
marriage she was Miss Ida Wat
SOD. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Watson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Rank Foolishness.

"Wheh attacked by a cough or
cold, or when your throat is sore,
it is rank foolie1nees to take any
other medicine than DR.. Kings
New Discovery" says G D Ell
bridge. of Empire, Ga. VI have
used New Discovery seven years
and I know it is the best remedy
on earth for coughs and colds,
Group, and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject
to Group, but New Discovery
quickly cures every attack. :"
Known the world over as the King
of throat and lung remedies. Sold
under guarantee at g L Penn &
Son, w E Lynch & Co, drug
stores. SOC aud $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
A Cure For Misery.

81 have found a cure for the
misery malaria poison produces, y
says r. M James, of Louellen, s.
G. "It'scalled Electric Bitters, and
cones in so ceat bottles. 1t breaks
up case; of chills or a bilious
attack in almost no time; and it
puts yellow jaundice clean out Of
mmission." This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in allsstomach, liver
and kidney complaints and the
misery of lame back. Sold under
guarantee at G L Penn Il Son, w
E Lynch g. Co, drug stores.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Death of an Edgefield Young
Man I'm North Carolina.

Mr.. Hansford Albert Minis died
in Weldon, N. c.. on Saturday
morning and his body was laid to
rest in our village cemetery on
Monday morning beside the grave
of his lamenred father, M. Fl.
MINIS. The funeral was held in
the Edgefeld Baptist church, of
which church be was a member.
In the summer of 1895 MIR.
Minis went to Weldon to manage
q large oil mil for Senator Came
ron, directing the affairs of the
mill very satisfactorily until it
was destroyed by fire several years
afterwards. In the meantime, be
became so attached to Weldon
and the people of the place that
he decided to cast his lot perma-
gently among them. After the
burning of Senator Cameron's
mill M. Minis devoted portion
Of his time each year to the con-
struction of oil mills and to in.
stalling oil mill machinery iu
that section of North Carolina.
Between the oil mill seasons he
gave direction to his farming in
terests IN the suburbs of Weldon.
Owing to the great distance to
Edge6eld-Weldon being near the
Virginia liue-Mr. Minis visits
to his old home were not very fre-
quent. His last visit was in Feb.
ruary 1904. Being then etropg
and robust, a apleadid specimen
of manhood physically, bis loved
ones suspected nothing of his re-
cent failing health. In lis letters
he never referred to his physical
condition, fearing that it would
cause anxiety on the part OF those
at home.
Distressing tidirgs reached
Edge6eld on Thursday afternoon
last by telegram from Mr.. Minis.
pbyeician to the effect that he
was critically i'll with pneumonia.
His youngest brother, Mr.. Joe Eve
Minis, left,for Well Ion on the first
train, reaching his bedside about
4 O'Clock Saturday morning. AL
though desperately ill, Mr.. Minis
recognized bis brother who bad
come to minister to him, and
seemed greatly reli we'd by his
presence. Between the paroxyms
of pain he conversed calmly for
several hours, being fully con-
scious that be was nearing the
end. His mind was clear aud he
was perfectly rational to the final
moment. Mr. Minis last word was
an affectionate Goodbye" to his
brother in whose armsNbe breath
ed his last at 1913 O'Clock Satur-
day morning, heart failure Being
the immediate cause of death.
Because of his long absence
from home and very short illness,
Mr.. Minis death was great blow
to his relatives and friends. He
is surv' I'd by q devoted mother.
Mrs. y -ate Minis, G. sister, Mrs.
il len, and three brothers,
Mr.. r J. Minis, Mr.. ]. L. Minis
and Mr.. j. +. Minis.
Letters from sympathizing
frieLds in Weldon state that Mr..
Minis was universally popular,
everybody being bis friend, and
that be will be greatly missed in
his adopted North Carolina home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Edeefield Literary Club.

On Wednesday afternoon last the
members of the Edgefeld Litera-
fy Club met and elected the fol-
lowing officers to servo for the en.
suing year: Mrs. j. G. Sheppard,
president; Miss Hattie Newsom,
vice-presidept; Mrs. r. A. Marsh
secretary, and Mrs. A. e. Padgett,
treasurer. For .ome time the club
bes been interested in civic i'm:
provement and it il, probable that
they will continue to devote their
attention to this work.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
On Safe Ground.

On Safe Ground.
We are greatly pleased TO see
that our bright young friend, John
C. Sheppard, Jr., is takirg a
prominent part in the work of the
Y. NJ. c. A. of the South Carolina
University. Probably-nothing con-
tributes more toward fixing the
destiny of a young man, whether
for veal or woe, than the inauen-
ces that are thrown about him
during his four years at college.
Students who actively identify
themselves with the college Y
M. C. A. are on safe ground.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Encouraging to Mr.. Hender-

son.
Hon. d. S. Henderson, of Aiken,
is in town OH visit to his BROTH
or, Col. C. G. Henderson. Mr..
Henderson is Colletonian, aud
is always cordially welcomed by
his many friends in this county.
Mr.. Henderson is a candidate
for United States Senator and ex-
presses himself as we'll pleased
with bis chances for election. Col
Teton hopes to see him win and will
do all she can to. that end. The
prediction here -is that the man
who beats Henderson will be sena-
tor -Walterboro Cor. News &
Courier
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

= ~ = + /.
Under a new ruling OF the
Post Office Department, all
newspaper subscriptions must
be paid in advance. We have
indulged some of our subscri-
bers for some time but we are
now forced to ask that they
kindly come forward and settle
their subscription account.
Ifthose who are in arrears
will settle the amount due, and
pay one year in advance, we
will make rebate of fifty
cents.
All who are in arrears will
please heed this appeal. The
Advertiser seldom makes ap-
peals to its subscribers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
Stevens Creeks New Pastor.

Rev. D. W. Heckle has moved
froL. Orangeburg and his address
now is Dyson, S. c. He has accept
ed Good Hope aud Chestnut Hill
churches. in Saluda county, Ste
vcns Creek, in Edge6eld and Mt.
Hermon in Greenwood. This gives
Bro. Heckle an excellent field and
We hope to hear good news of his
work. Bro. Heckle is highly ea'
teemed in Orangeburg. Baptist
Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15

1t has been generally regretted
that the minstrel presented in the
opera house on Thursday. evening
last was pot advertised for longer
time. The attendance was not as
large rs it shou d have been. Those
who were present, however, passed
a very pleasant evening. The re-
ceipts were thirty-odd dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-01-15
snecia, reacbers. Examination.

Special Teachers Examination.
By order of the State Board of
Education there will be special
teachers examination held in the
office of the County Superintend-
ent Of Education on Friday, jan
uary /, 18th, 1908. Teachers who
are now teaching by special per-
NIT and holding no certificates,
or any desiring to begin teaching
will be expected to take this ex-
animation.
Supt. Education.