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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
WILL CELEBRATE
At Portland I'm Old Fashioned Way
Congressman Dick ema as Speaker

Portland is planning an old fashioned
celebration of the 4th of July, with big
speaker, the Declaration of independence
and rope walker. ball game, races Of
all kinds, displays Of automobile stunts
too numerous to mention and fireworks to
suit young America and even the grand
fathers grow young on July 4th
The committee has secured the Hon. G.
J, Dekema Of Holland to give the address
of the day and all know what Diekema
means. A band and balloon ascension
are the essentials that go with every 4th
celebration. These will be. Everyone is
most cordially invited to attend the Port
land celebration. Every detail is being
planned so that nothing will be lacking.
You will be properly taken care Of and
entertained.
Belding will not celebrate this year and
Portland being so near by and easy of
access, many Of our citizens will undoubt-
edly make it in their way to go there and
spend the national holiday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
MRS. GOODING
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Follows Husband to Grave I'm Few
short Months.
Excellent Woman Lays Down Lffe's
Burdens and Goes to Her
Reward.

Mrs. L Ophelia Gooding, widow OF the
late Horace H Gooding, breathed her last
about so o'clock p. m. Tuesday. Ever
since the death OF Mr.. Goodng in Febru-
airy she has been gradually failing. al
though able most of the time to be out
and doing light work Tuesday she was
feeling we'll as usual and called on Mrs.
H. A Smith, near neighbor, in the fore
noon and was in the garden and picked
roses and flowers. At noon she was with
her daughter, Mrs. Aligeo, and Miss Ma
bel Barnum and ate a good dinner.
Shortly after o'clock, while the ladies
were upstairs, Mrs. DR.. Hook called and
found her lying down. Mrs. Gooding ex-
pressed desire to take treatment and
while they were preparing for it she was
taken with fainting spell and expired
Immediately. Mrs. Hook called Mrs. ALI
geo. but her mother was unconscious and
did not recognize her.
The deceased was born in Bristol, N.
Y, June 2, 1884. and was married to Mr..
Gooding in January, 1857. 1t was thirty
eight years ago since they arrived in Beld-
ing. Mr.. Gooding died in February of
this year, and now she has been called to
follow her loved companion. During her
long residence here she has gained a large
circle of friends. She was a prominent
member of the Congregational church and
always took lively and loyal interest in
the work. One daughter survives her,
Mrs. Eva Allgeo.
Impressive funeral services were held
at the late home this afternoon at 2:50
o'clock. A former pastor, Rev. A. Secord
OF Lakevew, officiated. There were
many beautiful flowers and floral offerings
placed on the casket, tokens Of the high
esteem in which she was held. Her re-
mains were laid by the side of her hus-
band in River Ridge cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Surprised Her

Mrs. F, A. Bush was very much sur
prised Friday night, when, on returning
from down town, she found her house
filled with neighbors and friends, the oc-
cassion was the 18th anniversary Of her
and Mr.. Bush's wedding and the Guild, Of
which she is secretary ard an active
member, worked the surprise. The eve-
ming was pleasantly spent with games and
visiting, refreshments Of ice cream and
waters were served and Mrs. Bush was
made reeepent Of beautiful knit shawl
in honor Of the anniversary and Of her
efficient work in the society.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Closing Hours the Fourth.

The dry goods. hardware and clothing
stores will close all day on July 4th The
barber shops will also close all day; but
IN order to accommodate customers. the
shops will keep open until q o'clock Fri
day night, The grocery stores will close
at noon the Fourth and they ask tina,
customers buy their groceries on Friday
If possible. 3w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

A bran new l2xl4 tent for sale for SO.
A. B. Hull
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
obituary

The funeral Of the late Divine Calkins
was held at the house Saturday and the
burial took place in the old cemetery.
He was born in Fayette, Ohio, Nov. 8
1857, and died June "a, 9o9, at the age
Of Sc years. months, 2 days. He was
married to Mary Case in Girard, Kas.
Nov. 10, 1874, and two children were
born TO them, son and daughter The
latter died in infancy. The son, F. E
Calkins, is resident Of Laporte, Ind.
On June 90, 8s6, he married Sara
Ada Green.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Notice to Water Takers

Sprinkling is prohibited during fires
either large or small, and all sprinkline
shall cease when fire whistle blows anc
continue until notice is given by sigma
that the fire is out 1t is not possible tc
have good fire protection unless this rule
is ooeYed. The water may be summariy
cut off If this rule is not obeyed, and a
flne OF not less than one dollar be collected
BY order Of Board Of Water Commits
sioners. W. S. EDDY, Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02

On July 4 there will be two games Of
base ball at Halls resort. south side
First game, o'clock p. m, Orleans vs.
Woods Corners second game, Fenwcs
VS.. winners in first game. Dance al
Halls pavilion afternoon and evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
VIII Have n Picnic.

The officers of the M. E. Sunday school
have arranged for grand basket picnic
to be held at Baldwin lake on Wednesday,
July 9th, instead of Friday as previously
announced. The party will leave on the
500 train for Greenvile. Everybody is
invited to come and bring their lunch bas-
kets. Arrived at the lake there will be a
program, games, egg hunt, etc. A lively
time be expected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
Evans-Forenan

At the residence of the brides parents,
DR.. and Mrs. F. M. Foreman on Saturday
evening, June %, occurred the wedding
of Mr.. Harry G. Evans and Miss Frances
Fey Foreman. There were about ten or
twelve guests present and the nuptial
knot was tied by Justice of the Peace E.
B. Lapham at o'clock
The bride and groom were warmly con-
graduated and fine wedding supper was
served. The many friends of the couple
wish them much JOY and happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-02
ON WIFE'S GRAVE
f. b. Terry, Husband of Former Beld
ing Lady, Commits Suicide

ing Lady, Commits Suicide
Fred B. Terry went to his wfe's grave
in Garfield Park cemetery, Grand Rapids,
last Saturday evening and committed sui
eide by taking dose Of laudnum. The
body was discovered in the morning by
the sexton. He left note to Undertaken
Spring for the disposition of his body to
be buried by the side Of his wife.
Mrs. Terry was formerly Mrs. E. Cum
ningham, who for many years was a
dressmaker in this city and daughter Of
Mrs. w. w. Mitchell. Ever since her
death Mr.. Terry had been despondent and
grieved much over her taking away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
STROMME OF MINNESOTA
 SPEAKS FOR JOHNSON

Tuscaloosa May 9-(Special )-That J. Bryan as the democratic leader might with some attention, be alienated in part was manifested last night in a rousiug meeting held at the court house in the interest of the candidacy of John A. Johnson.
 The occasion of the meeting was the presence in town of P. O. Stromme of Minnesota, who availed himself of the oc- casion to tell the voters of this vicinity something about Minnes5tas governor.
 The meeting was called to order by Thornton Parker, who, in turn called F. s. Moody to the chair
 MT. Stromme made a strong Johnson speech, stating that he was first last and always democrat, and a southern dem ocrat, at that, He spoke of the great vote that he had twice boiled in the strong republican territory in which he lives, and the favor in which he was held ! in New York and other eastern states unavailable for Bryan.
 He was quite optimistic in regard to democratic chances and predicted dem ocratic president in case Johnson is called to lead the party.
 The speaker was introduced by F. s. Moody, who made short talk. He called on c. B. Werner, who while paying tri- bute to Bryan and his great qualities, could not see hope in the leadership of a man who had sustained so many defeats. MT. Thornton Parker, who has recently returned to Tuscaloosa from Boston, made a short talk, urging the availability of Johnson and pointing out his wonderful chances as a winner
 A large crowd was out to hear the speakers, and the applause was loud and frequent. There are a number of John- son men in this city already, and the meeting last night doubtless made many more. The meeting, while for furthering the interests of Johnson as nominee, ap- peared also to be without opposition to Bryan and all of the speeches were free from attacks on the favorte of so many campaigns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
MT. Vreeland's Clearing House Associations

The use of the phrase "clearing house associations" in the Vreeland campaign bill is a bit of the humbug gerry that characterizes the entire measure. It provides that not less than ten national banks possessing in capi- tai and surplus not less than s5,00O,0O0, in contiguous territory, may form "clearing house association" In most of the states clearing house asso- citation" of that nature would cover an entire state, or perhaps two or more states.
 A clearing house association cover- ing more than a single city would do no clearing at all, and it would be in no proper sense of the words a clearing house association. The word "clear- ing" simply means the daily exchange of checks and settlement of balances among the banks of a single city. One of the Vreeland associations could do nothing in the way of clearing any thing, and the author of the bill, rural banker, has applied to his pro- posed associations two words that are misfits, for they would not be "clear- ing house" associations in any possi- ble respect. They should be called "emergency associations, or assets currency" associations, or by any other name than the one that Banker Vree- land has attached to them without rhyme or reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14

his choice for President, for the plan of the primary enables him to do this. and such an expression will make plain the desire of the democrats of this state. It will be conclusive. At the head of the official ballot will appear the names of William Jennings Bryan and John Albert Johnson, and every democrat should place mark opposite the one name Or the other.
 This is all the friends of the great Nebraskan need desire, namely, full vote and a full direct expression. The men who count the ballots on the night of May IS will do the rest, and Chair man Smith will then know with ac- curacy in black and white whom the democrats of Alabama desire to be- come their standard bearer in the ap- preaching campaign. There will be no room left then for doubts or for 11th- hour campaigning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Onr Governors At the White House

The governors of nearly 46 states are meeting daily in the east room of the White House, where they are try ing to conserve in a strictly academic way the resources of the country. Each governor is accompanied by his own advisory board of three members, while among them mingle the coun- try's five big citizens and many gov ernmental officials and distinguished Congressmen.
 A conference made up of so many men in seats of authority should great ly aid in the solution of pending prob lens relating to soil preservation, for est reserves and waterways. When the conclusions of the conference are presented in resolutions we will then be able to see how practical our gov ernors can be when they meet in the White House to serve the entire peo- pie instead of some particular part of them.
 The subjects they will discuss are very broad, crossing frequently state lines and involving no doubt the pow CTS of the general government. The chief executives of the various states will naturally look at the subject of federal control from the viewpoint of a single state, and this may delay the conservation of our natural resources, but it need not frustrate it in the long run. for all needful conservation would be sanctioned and indorsed by the states acting independently. What is for the general good can be accom- Dlished even under the clumsy meth ods of our dual system of government. Questions relating to uniform divorce law, the extradition of criminals, the treatment of tuberculosis in cattle, the spread of the white plague, and quar- antine regulations will, it is expected, be discussed, and each and all of these can be accomplished by joint federal and state action. The conference looks to co-operation oe this sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
The devil can cite scripture for his
 purpose.-Merchant of Venice.
Orchards Ia Porte Rival

La Porte, in northern Indiana, is a pretty town of about 10000 people, near Chicago, and the farm of the Widow Guinness is located about mile from the little city. Mrs. Gun ness is known to have advertised her Eelf as a comedy and prosperous widow, owning a farm and seeking a husband with little money. It is known that several would-be husbands did go to the farm. It is known, too, that the two-story 11-room house was burned to the ground. The remains of IA bodies have been found in the ruins of the house and in the farm yard.
 At this point certainty ends, and mystery comes in, telling stories that transform the widow into the greatest murderess the country has ever known. It is claimed that she is alive, wan derer on the face of the earth. But this is uncertain for the body of a headless woman was found in the house, together with the bodies of those of her children. No one knows whether she is alive or dead No one knows what she did on the Indiana farm. No one knows whether she committed a score of murders or none at all. The case is a mystery, and until the investigations at La Porte are completed no one will be in position to say whether La Porte has horror or a mystery. If all reports be con firmed, then, indeed, we will have to accept the Italian proverb: '"The woman is seldom wicked, but when she is, she surpasses the man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
Baptists Are Off.

Traveling Passenger Agent Griffith of the Frisco railroad left yesterday with special train of cars carrying the Bap- lists to convention in Hot Springs. T am going through to look after their comfort and secure quick travelling" he said before leaving.
 About 60 persons boarded the train today from the Birmingham vicinity. We have eight sleepers and chair car all comfortably filled. The Louisville and Nashville brought in one sleeper with the crowd from Montgomery. The Sea- board cars brought the crowd from Caro- lima and Georgia while two Southern sleepers came from Florida.
 "All were united here and will be car ried straight to the convention city" It was an enthusiastic crowd that left the terminal station at about o'clock. The Birmingham delegates are expecting a fine time and glorious convention. The first meeting will be called to order this morning, and matters of great import ance to southern Baptists are to come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
COLONEL MoSBY ILL.
Commander of Mosby's Rangers In the
 Ci@l War.

Washington, May 13.-(Special. )-John S. Mosby, who gained fame in the civil war as the commander and leader of a force of cavalry in the Confederate army known as "Mosbys Rangers" has been removed to Garfield hospital suffer- ing with an ailment with which he has been troubled for several years.
 The statement was made today that the condition of Colonel Mosby is not serious, but that he was taken to the hospital pending a decision as to whether an op- eration will be necessary. Dr. Francis R. Hagner is the surgeon in charge of the case.
 The decision was reached after a con- sultation of surgeons this afternoon to perform an operation on Colonel Mosby tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
The College Year

Within recent years colleges through out the country have been shortening the scholastic year, and now in many institutions of learning, especially Tn the south. commencement exercises take place in May instead of June, as formerly In not few colleges the summer vacation is longer by four weeks than it was 25 years ago. The principal reason for the change is traced to hot weather. College stu dents make little headway in their books after a warm spell sets in, and educators concluded that nothing was gained by continuing the academic term through June, as in years gone by. Men accustomed to toll all the year round are seldom at their best in the month of June, and boys and girls more quickly than their seniors; or at least they imagine they do, which, in their case, amounts to the same thing. There has been some move ment in educational circles toward a return to the old fashion of holding back commencements until the last of June; but to change from the present system would be mistake. It is not well to force the mental processes of the young or to compel study when spring fever is in the blood. There is certainly nothing to be gained by it in the long run.
 The colleges are prospering. The increase in the number of those who thirst for knowledge is steady. Ala bama institutions are turning out grad uates that will be a credit to alma mater and to the state. And the pros- poets are that matriculation next fall will be larger than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Clayton on Rryan,s Chances.


 Prof J. c. DuBose of Birmingham has received letter from Congressman Henry D. Clayton, an extract from which will be read with interest by those in- terested in Alabama politics. MT. Clay ton says:
 There is no doubt of Bryan's nom nation, and I am becoming more and more of the opinion every day that he can and will be elected. I see demo- erats from all parts of the country and they tell me that the democratic masses are solid for him. This is a democratic year. We are going to elect the President and going to elect the House of Representatives.
 Were anybody else other than Bryan nominated, in my opinion we would lose the House of Representatives. With him as the nominee I think that it is reas- onably certain that the next House of Representatives will be democratic. Mem- bers of Congress who are familiar with the close districts which have been going republican in the last few years tell me that with Bryan the nominee we can put these close districts in democratic col- umn.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
How to Secure Party Harmony

The campaign that Leader A. G. Smith is conducting in this state for the John Albert Johnson boom need not arouse hard feelings It need not be considered either regrettable or superfiuous. In drumming up recruits MT. Smith got backset from a pros pective delegate to Denver from Cal houn county, Dr. B. Dudley Williams. 'The action of yourself and other prominent democrats in bringing John- sons name into the contest at this time," says Dr. Williams, '.is ill-timed and can serve no good purpose for the partyS
 The Age-Herald begs to differ from the view\taken by Dr. Williams. The Johnson boom, so-called, should serve to increase interest in the primary of Monday week. It should serve to send to the polls at that time every demo- cratic voter, and in that way the choice of Alabama democrats will be ascertained.
 Every voter should express directly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-14
VALUABLE FACTS
 FOR THE YEAR BOOK

Montgomery, May 13-(special.)-The agricultural department is assembling some interesting figures on the values of Alabama, the data to go in the year book of the department. In this will be shown with much other valuable infor- nation, the following: Total acres and value of farm lands and town property and personal property, value cattle tax able and exempt horses, mules. hogs tax able and exempt, sheep taxable and ex- empt, and goats.
 The books of the auditor do not show the values of exempt property. and there is no way in the records now to get at 1t. Chief Clerk w. F. Wilkinson is shifting here and there to get this matter up, be- lieving it to be of great worth to those who desire full information about the state. In many counties the values or exempt property are not given, so that 1t is a case of going after the information in every way possible.
 Fish Hatchery.
 Information from Washington indicates the early passage of the bill to establish a fish hatchery in Alabama The bill has already passed the Senate. The resolu- tion urging Congress to give this enter prise to Montgomery was passed through the last legislature at the instance of John H. Wallace. Jr.. state game and fish commissioner, who has been at work on such a movement for a long time.
 Anticipating the passage of the bill Mr. Wallace is receiving many applications for fish from persons who desire to start fish ponds or stock local streams. Under the operation of the new fish laws fish ing is reported to be better than for many years. Large catches are being made where in the past there was but poor sport.
 Rifle Practice.
 Adiutant- General Bibb Graves has or dered a rife shoot at the Central Ala bama range here from June IS to 20, six days. From the contestants will be se- lected the Fort Perry team of the month of August. AS the old Fort Perry team will be among the shooters it is likely that some. of the new fellows will have to get very busy.
 Those who will take part will be se- lected as follows: Two from each com pany, six by each regiment. two from the cavalry. two from the brigade, in each case being selected by the commanding officer With tlH old Fort Perry team and 16 which General Graves will select there will be 40 to take part
 Kick on Traffic Order.
 Alabama shippers have induced the rail- road commission to refuse to file a recent ruling, whereby every item in less than car load shipments must be marked with the name and address of the consignee. The commission would not object save in the matter of meal and flour. In these it would mean a lot of trouble to mark every sack, not to mention the damage that may accrue from the effects of the marking pot