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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
sAErrv COVERS ron CUSHIONS.
Combination Of Flowered SILK and
Net or Muslin.

A new and pretty idea for the max
Ing OF lingerie pillows is to cover
them first with lowered silk and then
with very open net or thin muslin
having an open design. The lingerie
pillow proper has been popular SO
long that some variation on the orig
NAL idea was bound to appear for this
summers refurnishing. The new pill
lows are lot easier to make than
were the lingerie cases which have
been popular SO long because there is
not nearly so much hand work on
hem. And yet they retain the most
important feature of the other lingerie
pillows, which Is the possibility of
'requent laundering for they can have
removable outer covers, which can be
put into the tub whenever desirable,
leaving the under covers fresh and
spotless.
The under covers of these new
lingerie pillows are made of Powered
silk, which should be of rather distinct
design and vivid coloring in order that
the best effect may be produced. Then
the outer covers may be made of fine
wash net or thin batiste, nainsook or
linen.
If the design for the under case is
wreath of vivid pink roses. for in
stance, valenciennes may be set in the
outer cover or muslin, Pieces of net
lace or open work may be set in at
some places on the pillow, so that the
design shows through, but IL very
thin dotted swiss or embroidered or
figured swiss be chosen this is not
necessary. The thinnest Paris mus
lin may also be used as a cover di-
rectly over the wreath, but it should
be of design to harmonic. The
sheer embroidered swiss would allow
the wreath to show through sufficient
ly without any insertion. A design of
red roses on the under cover would
also show through sufficiently well.
Tulips, large green leaves, peonies,
chrysanthemums-all these designs
are good If the outer cover Is to be
without insertion. To make the pill
.ows attractive, however, the outer
cover should be of net or of very sheer
material If 1t is not to have insertions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Miss Martha Green7iIIe

The people Of Bedding and vicinity who
were unable to hear Greenville's talented
young actress, Miss Vivian Martin, in
peter Pan" will doubtless be glad to
learn that she will appear in The Japan
csc Cherry Blossom" la Japanese fantasy
which will be presented in Greenylle by
the ladies Of the First Congregational
church. July 9-lo-ll /, under the direction
Of Miss Gala Travis Of Grand Rapids.
Miss Martin will take the title role,
assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Slawson
as leading soloists, who will need no
introduction to the lovers of good music,
also by Greenvle's talented singers and
dancers. Admission-2555 -5oc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
saranac yilICeIebrate

Our neighboring village Of Saranac on
the south is making great arrangements
for their celebration Of July 4th and a
large delegation from here will attend.
Easton and Berlin will play ball in the
forenoon and Alto and Saranac, old time
rivals, will meet in the afternoon. Good
music, all kinds Of street sports. horrbles
on parade, fireworks, dance and every
thing to make the day glorious. Make
arrangements to join the crowd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Attendance at Races Large

The races which closed in Ionia last
week surpassed in some respects any ever
held in the state. Old horsemen, following
the track for forty years, pronounce it un-
surpassed in their experience for the num-
Der and class of entries The track record
was broken every day and closed Thurs
day with the mark Of 2:lll4 as against
2:l219 made by William Mack year
ago.
There were 5000 on the ground Thurs
day, including many visitors from Grand
Rapids, Greenvie, Belding and from other
neghboring towns. The business places
in town were mostly closed and there was
a large attendance of citizens, but it is the
busy season for farmers and they were
not much in evidence. There were | IS
horses on the track.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Shlrt-Walst Suit.

For white linen suit there IL
shown good pattern in the Gibson
shirt-waist style, with one plat over
the shoulders and narrow buttoned
plat down the center of the waist
The front and back are severely plain
with little fullness at the waist line
The skirt is a 13-gored one, the front
gore being finished down the entire
length Of the left side with a row of
pearl buttons placed about three
inches apart. or similar to those on
the waist A neat hem of three
inches is the only decoration on the
skirt. Long sleeves, showing mod
erately deep cuffs, a high collar with
neat embroidery bow, complete all
features Of the stylish walking suit
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

Got any cow-bells?" inquired q
country-looking man OF clerk In q
hardware store.
Eyes, sir. Step this way" replied
the young man.
The farmer picked up the largest he
could find and said: Have you no
larger than this?"
mo, sir; the largest ones are all
sold"
The farmer, on hearing this, turned
to leave, and had reached the door.
when the clerk called after him:
Look here, stranger! Take one Of
these small bells for your cow and you
won't have half as much bother find
ing her, for when you hear the bell
you will always know that she can't be
far Off"
=, :. 1919
He bought the bell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
w edding Ia Parnen

A pretty wedding was solemnized at
Parnell Thursday morning by Rev. Father
Byrne. when Mayme E. Fingleton was
united in marriage to Morris E. Hunt Of
Belding. The bride wore a beautiful
white satin gown with real lace trimmings,
a white picture hat and carried shower
bouquet Of bride roses. The bride was
attended by Miss Mary Downes, who was
gowned in pink and carried pink carna-
tons. Will Fingleton, brother of the bride
acted as best man. After the ceremony
a wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the brides parents in Ada town
ship, the immediate relatives being pres
ent. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt left on the even
ing train for an extended trip to Ohio Nj
agara Falls and other places. They will
be at home to their friends in Bedding af-
ter August l.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
UnbIeached Muslin.

The possibilities OF unbleached
muslin are not appreciated. This
cheap material is of mellow, creamy
tone which lends itself peculiarly to
artistic decoration. For summer cot
tage hangings 1t is most desirable
material. the unevenness of weave
suggesting certain silken fabrics. A
pretty bedroom In summer cottage
had the walls papered with delicate
pink and yellow roses upon a creamy
ground. while all the hangings-the
window curtains-were all of un-
bleached muslin finished with bands
Of cretonne to match the wallpaper.
The room was charming.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Finesse.

Mr. Quinby called up his wife by
telephone.
'Arabella," he said, I'D like to
bring a friend home to dine with us
this evening. Have you something
good"
Jason" she said, you told me you
were going to bring a friend to take
dinner with US, and I've laid myself
out to get good meal. Where Is
he?"
'Arabella," answered Mr. Quinby, Il
said I'd like to bring a friend |
couldn't find any to bring. If dinner
is ready, let's eat. I'm hungry. Chi
cago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Too Hasty.

Laura" said Mr.. Ferguson, cross
ing his knife and fork on his plate and
folding up his napkin, what Is the
difference"
Now, George" impatieptly inter
rupted Mrs. Ferguson, you know I'm
no good at answering conundrums!"
II was going to ask you," he re-
sumed, looking at his watch and ris-
ing from the table, what the differ
ence in price is between the parlor
rug | picked out for you at the store
the other day and the one you thought
you would rather have, but II 1t
doesn't interest you Wen let the rug
matter go by default. It's time for me
to start downtown. Don't forget to
feed Rover. od-by."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Strange, II True.

"A curious thing happened at lit
tie gathering which | attended few
nights ago"
Did somebody mistaking the host
for one of the guests, tell him 1t was
stupid?"
mo. A young lady who was asked
to sing got up without any urging"
"Oh. I've seen girls do that"
But this one could sing. Chicago
RecoTd-Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Attention

.ly cut hair and combings
and have a full line of Switches
urls, Puffs, Pompadors and
ibson front. All colors and
sizes, or do any kind of work to
o, der. If you have cut hair
,ombings now is your oppor-
lnitv to have your work done
your own city. My styles
4 ( the latest and prices right
also do facial and scalp mas
sage, shampooing, smuggling and
clipping the hair. l carry a
full line of high grade concen-
trated toilet articles.
Mrs. S. l.. Wright
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Matrimonial Ties.

Last Tuesday evening, June Goth. at
the home Of Rev. G, F. Craig. that gentle
man spoke the words which joined in the
holy bonds Of matrimony Philip W. Beld-
ing. popular young merchant Of Chad
wick and Miss Grace Wilson. a we'll
known young lady Of this city. The hap
by couple have the hearty congratula-
tations Of their many friends.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to the kind friends who assisted
us during the hours Of our recent bereave-
ment, and especially tile singers who so
kindly assisted at the funeral.
Mrs. j. M Hanks and Family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

i was just asking
Reddington II he
would marry me-
! explained pleas
antly, but serious
ly, to the waiting
group.
THE flufy-haired
young person grew
W 1 d e. ye d and
b ! u s h e d. Mrs.
Jones shifted sus-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
HOMEMADE Ruus.

The way that they used to make a
certain popular kind of rug in our
grandmothers' day was to cut the tops
Of old socks and stockings round and
round in a long strip half an inch
wide and then knit them together with
a crochet needle. This makes an ex-
cellent and appropriate rug for a bed
room and is a good way of using up
carpet rags, instead of burning them
or throwing them away.
Thrice-a-Week Tribune for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

Reddington mopped his brow.
Go away he said, weakly. Go
away
Not Just yet said. You dared
me to do It, and here are witnesses
to show that the joke is on you
"Still, I am afraid that Reddington
Smith thinks have perverted sense
OF humor."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

This is quite an easily-made apron;
L is in white linen SO inches wide the
waist is set into small pointed band,
in which buttonholes are worked; the
bib Is edged with straps, which are
continued over the shoulders to the
waist at back
Materials required, 21s yards sc
inches wide
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

the girl tourist to
her girl friend.
AT first 1t Is
rather a shock
even to q Chica-
goan.
Back home you
reach the point In
a C q uaintanceship
where you begin
saying, Yes. In
deed and fishing
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
LAD / S

forget, my rooms are
over Peoples Savings Bank
ard all ladies wishing hair work
done give me YOUR
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

All assessments and dues Of the Modern
Maccabees must be paid, hereafter, to the
finance keeper, who may be found in the
office Of the city clerk.
w. S. Eddy, Finance Keeper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Illlteracx In Roumanla

Roumania is said to hold the prize
for illiteracy. Two-thirds OF the pop
ulation can neither read nor write.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

"You get acquainted very suddenly
out here on the Pacific coast" wrote
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02


fourth president because of his second election after interim Of
Caldwell N o
Y,
10 Princeton, j.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

The Bedding Banner and the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
WILL FIGHT MEASURE
FOR MORE BARRROOMS
OPPONENTS OF LIQUOR ZONE
EXTENSION HOPEFUL
Worshipers Will Be Asked to Attend
City Council Meeting When the
Matter Comes Up for
Consideration

hile the ordinance extending the
liquor zone comes before the council
Monday for passage and there is a
strong disposition on the part of the
council to pass it, opponents of the
measure hope ultimately to defeat 1t.
In the ordinance, which has been be-
fore the council and which it will con-
slider Monday, there are several small
technical errors which. if it is passed.
it's enemies believe will make 1t IL
legal. The errors are of minor i'm
portance, but courts have been known
to base adverse decisions on smaller
technicalities. One of the worst IS
that the point of beginning of the ex-
tended district is described as the
center of the official bed of the Los
Angeles river. The ordinance does
not say what the official bed of the
Los Angeles rives is. TO be legal IN
every term this phrase should be fol-
lowed by the words "as described in
ordinance No =" This description
does not occur in the ordinance and
opponents f the measure declare this
in itself is sufficient to cause ITS de-
feat in the courts. Even should these
errors be rectified, and to do so the
ordinance must be returned to the city
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR
UNION FULL OF WORK
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS AT
AFTERNOON SESSION
Three Hundred Participate in Banquet
at First Congregational Church,
Rev. William Horace Day
Acting as Toastmaster

Busy sessions were held yesterday af-
ternoon and evening by the Christian
En1eavor union convention in the First
Congregational church.
At 2 o'clock the various conferences
began their sessions and continued un-
til late In the afternoon, when officers
for the ensuing year were elected.
Arthur John Cater was unanimously
chosen again as president of the union.
The others elected were: Ernest Day,
first vice president; Lloyd Cooper, Sec
ond vice president; Florence Goodale,
recording secretary; Leta Winer. cor
responding secretary; Harry II. Dean,
treasurer; Arthur Phelps, lookout com
mittee Robert Male, prayer meeting
committee; Cora NJ. Lindsey. mission
airy committee; c. T. Younken, super
intendent of detention home; Herbert
S. Wood, social committee; Mrs. e.
r. Hudson, hospital committee; 3. D.
r. Moote, Christian citizenship; c. H.
Andrew, tenth legion; Anna Brownlee,
quiet hour; Harry B. Tuttle, finance;
Belle Burns, Junior; Edith M. Graves,
Intermediates George s. Highly, float.
ing association; Paul c. Brown, coffee
club; Rev. A. S. Phelps, counselor
After the election of officers the En-
deavorers, numbering about 800, parti-
cipated in banquet, occupying five
tables. President Cater called for
lBTte cnS6iS 1TO1il lilo dSSSlilDly IOI Tic
various promoters of the banquet,
which were given with a hearty good
will. He then introduced Rev. William
Horace Day as POSTMASTER, who made
brief but amusing preliminary remarks.
Rev. Hugh X. Walker spoke on the
Sunrise of Christian Endeavor," which
was followed by solo by Lindley M.
Bryant, entitled "The Lord Is My
Light"
Rev. Arthur S. Phelps made an ad-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18

and scrip not issued by themselves,
but by an association not Incorporated
or made legal under the state laws,
should we wonder at these banks as
members of this special privileged
class not only anxious for Repub-
lican success, but in now preparing
banking bills for the legislatures and
congress to enact such laws as would
give them a thoroughly scientific bank
ing and currency SYSTEM o Lord,
deliver us!
"Should we wonder why the Amer
lean Banking association at Denver on
the 1st of this month placed itself
squarely on record against both the
guarantee of bank deposits and es-
tablishing postal saving banks, both OF
which measures are for the peoples
good and protection.
Special Privileges
"Would we not complain of an as
SCISSOR who would allow an individual
or commercial firm, who, doing thr1V-
ing business on the confidence imposed
by virtue of their sworn statement of
a capital of say $1,200,000, with a sur
plus and undivided profit of say ST.
500 900, paying a tax on only $780, 200, or
about $500?
''Is this special privilege accorded to
the poor man on his home bought on
the installment plan?
"Not a bit of it, for even the sewing
machine does not escape the tax col
lector.
"Have not the predictions of the IL
lustrious Lincoln come true to the
letter, when at the close of the Civil
war he said: Il see in the future
crisis that unnerves me and causes
me to tremble for the safety of my
country.
LAS the result of the war. corpora
tions have been enthroned and an era
of corruption in high places will fol-
low, the money power will prolong the
reign by working upon the prejudices
of the people, until all wealth is ag-
gregated in a few hands, and the re-
public destroyed
"Honest, unselfsh Republicans, if
what I have said does not help move
you to reason, do not the predic-
tions of Mr.. Lincoln do so?
"Lincoln-R Roosevelt league. you have
made good impression upon the peo-
pie the last year.
'Will you now lay aside the 'preju-
dices' spoken of by Mr.. Lincoln, judg-
ing the future by the past, and by
your vote help us prove why Mr.. Taft
should NOT be elected, with many
others on our local ticket"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
Charcoal PurifieS
Any Breath
And in Its PureSt Form Has Long
Been Known as the Greatest
Gas AbSOrbel

Pure willow charcoal will oxidize al
most any odor and render it sweet and
pure. A painful in a foul cellar will alb
sorb deadly fumes, for charcoal absorbs
100 times it's volume in gas
The ancients knew the value of char
coal and administered it in cases of
illness, especially pertaining to the
stomach. In England today charcaol
poultices are used for ulcers, boils, etc..
while some physicians in Europe claim
to cure many skin diseases by covering
the afflicted skin with charcoal powder.
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges go into
the mouth and transfer foul odors at
once into oxygen, absorb noxious gases
and acids, and when swallowed mix
with the digestive juices and stop gas
making, fermentation and decay
By their gentle qualities they control
beneficially bowel action and stop diar-
rhoea and constipation.
Bad breath simply cannot exist when
charcoal is used. There are no ifs or
ands about this statement. Don't take
our word for it, but look into the mat
ter yourself. Ask your druggist or
physician, or better still, look up char
coal in your encyclopedia. The beauty
of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges is that
the highest pharmaceutical expert
knowledge obtainable has been used to
prepare a lozenge that will give to man
the best form of charcoal for use.
Pure willow and honey is the result.
Two or three after meals and at bed
time sweeten the breath, stop decay or
teeth, aid the digestive apparatus and
promote perfect bowel action. They
enrich the supply of oxygen to the sys-
tenn and thereby revivify the blood and
nerves.
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are sold
everywhere in vast quantities, thus
they must have merit. Every druggist
carries them. price 25 cents per box, or
send us your name and addres and We
will send you trial package by mail.
free. Address F. A. Stuart Co., 200
Stuart bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18

dress on midday of Christian En-
deavor," following which Rev A. C.
Smither spoke on Sunset of Christian
Endeavor."
Rev. II. H. McQuilliken made a brief
closing address before adjourning for
the evening session in the church audi
torium.
The evening address was delivered
by Rev. w. G. GAM of Highland Park
on "Our Chief Business.
This afternoon a junior rally will be
held at the First Congregational church
at 2;30 o'clock. with d program by the
juniors. At o'clock an intermediate
mass meeting will be held, and at 4
o'clock the installation of officers will
be held.
This evening the convention sermon
will be delivered by Rev. Mr.. McQuilli-
ken, and the union officers will be
installed
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
HISTORY AGAINST
TAFT'S ELECTION
IOHN HUMPHREYS CITES THE
REASONS
REPUBLICAN RULE ARGUMENT
ENOUGH
--
Nation Rapidly Drifting to Ruin Under
Corporation Domination, as
Lincoln Predicted Would
Happen

John F. Humphreys, we'll known
Los Angeles man, yesterday answered
some of the Republicans who in print
are telling why Taft should be elected.
Mr.. Humphreys says
I'VE are being frequently treated
with the photos and opinions of lead
ing Republicans as to Why Taft
should be elected
AS it is much in evidence just now
that this is a two-sided question.
1.-THE dreadful conditions confront
ing us as viewed by the American peo-
pie as the result of forty-tWo years or
Republican rule, ought TO pc a SUM- SUM-
cient reason why Mr.. Taft should NOT
be elected.
st don't mean the question as viewed
by politically blinded partisans who
frankly admit that they would vote for
the devil or the worst criminal IN the
penitentiary if he had their party IN
dorsement but do mean the voter OIL
honest, thoughtful reason, patriotic,
unself1sh, desirous of perpetuating an
honest government for ALL THE
PEOPLE.
Drifting to Imperialism
''I ask this latter class in all SINGER
ity: Was there ever nation drifting
so rapidly toward Imperialism as we
have driffed in the last few years under
absolute control of the Republican
party in the hands of trusts and corpo-
rations, which have gathered IN all
wealth through special privileges? And
| ask no better proof for any talr-
minded citizen than to carefully review
the whole situation before US.
''Were not all of these dangerous,
h1lrtful combines created under Repub-
lican rule, and are they not growing
stronger, Notwithstanding the Repuph-
cans late platform that they will re-
form AFTER THIS ELECTION, or
the president welding his big stick OF
insincerity to the galleries?
"Why not have reformed them years
ago, before the people began to open
their eyes at the fraudulent promise
that the high protective tariff was TO
nrotsact the masses instead of amass-
ing millions by manufacturers only?
9Why should the Republican party
become SO suddenly alarmed at the
Standard Oil company, that their
champion leader at Washington points
his finger of scorn at any man or
nrominence who is tainted with the
oil?
Creature of Republicans
sIs not the Standard Oil company the
fruits of Republican reciprocity?
'sIt is doubtful now as to whether the
nresident's hastily written calumnies
would have been made public against
Governor Haskell had he not thought
that the high Office he occupied was
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18

attorney, members of the Church
federation have no intention of allow
ing it to be passed without protest.
From many pulpits in the city to-
day the ministers will tell their con-
gregations of the intention of the
council and ask them to attend the
meeting of the council Monday and
show that body the sentiment of the
church-going element.
Should the ordinance be passed and
prove legal, there is every prospect
that the referendum will be invoked
against it.
The new zone would extend south to
Ninth street lG west to Grand ave-
nue., eastern and northern boundaries
to remain as they are
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-18
MURDERED ITALIAN FOUND
LYING UNDER HIS WINDOW
Confronted with Another China
town Mystery-victim's
Head Crushed

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 17-With the
finding this morning of the dead body
of Phillip DeMartini, an Italian, on the
sidewalk at Dupont and Pacific streets,
the police assert that they are con-
fronted with Chinatown murder mys-
terry.
De Martini arrived in town last
night and went to some relatives living
at Dupont and Pacific streets, on the
edge of Chinatown. This morning his
body was discovered on the sidewalk
under the window of the room in which
he slept.
The police declare DeMartini's room
showed evidence of a desperate strug-
gle and are working on the theory that
the man was thrown out of the win
dow, the fall causing his death.
Rosa and Antonio DeMartini cousins
of the dead man, are being held at the
city prison pending further investiga-
ton.
DeMartini's head was crushed in and
both arms were broken.
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