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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-10-15
Wanted.
Letter to Chris. Bauman,

Sinner, Texas.
Dear Sir; Why shouldn't the
Oldest business firm in America
1--WE we're established in 1854
make the paint that takes least
gallons and wears longest?
Yours truly
F. w. DEVOE G. co.
p. S. G. L. Williams sells our
paint.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-10-15

"A big stock OF paints, oils,
yarnishes and enamels at Sehlott-
mann Drug Co.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-10-15

Subscribe for the GAZETTE
and Keep posted on the home
happenings. Only $1.00 per
year.
Bishop Forest returned last
week from a tour of Europe,
much improved in health. While
there he visited Rome and had an
audience with the Pope.
CHICKEN FEED.-No-
thing better than crushed
Oyster Shells. Sold in
any quantity. Leave or
ders at Emler's Restau-
rant
The city fathers should APP
point a fue inspector and have all
flues inspected at once. a stitch
in time saves nine. A defective
tlue may cause the loss of a fine
residence.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-10-15
LOCAL NEWS.
SS6oooo

Services at Baptist church,
I first Sunday at night only, and
third Sunday morning and night.
All are asked o,come and wor-
ship with us.
A. N. PLEDGER, pastor.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-10-15

g. At.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
LATEST NEWS
Of MICHIGAN
JUSTICE CARPENTER TO LEAVE
THE SUPREME BENCH
SOON.
TRAGIC DEATH OF A BOY.
Various Matters Of Major and Minor
Importance Gathered in Various
Parts Of the State.

From a most trustworthy source II
is learned that Justice William l.. Car
penter, of the supreme court OF Michi-
gan, will resign in the near future. He
has already discussed the matter with
close personal friends TO whom his
attitude Is not matter OF surprise, as
he has contemplated such action for
long time. Those In position to
know say II is probable Judge Carpen-
ter will time his resignation so that
his successor can he nominated and
elected in the fall. but there is also
the intimation that he may not wait,
and that in such an event Attorney
General John +. Bird will be appointed
TO fll the vacancy. 1t is no secret that
Justice Carpenter has felt for some
time that private practice would give
him much larger returns than he en-
joys In his judicial position. He will
of course return TO Detroit. and the
rumor is that he will form q partner
ship with Elliott c. Stevenson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Murder Was Deliberate.

Charged with the murder OF his
wife's parents, Joseph b. Blunt plead
ed guilty when arraigned in circuit
court at Battle Greek. but Judge North
believing that he detected traces of
insanity, reserved sentence. In all the
criminal annals OF western Michigan,
no more deliberate murder was ever
planned and committed than that 10
which Blunt copfessfd and perpetrated
Bursting a door the little cottage
Of Mr.. and Mrs Homer S. Jones, Blunt
shot down his father-in-law and then
directed his fire at the wife. Mr.. Jones
fell dead as bullet crashed through
his skull and Mrs. Jones, dying from
her wounds, threw herself across his
form and clasped him in her last
embrace.
The cause of the murder, primarily,
was the suit of Mrs. Blunt for divorce,
papers in which were served on the
husband Thursday. The wife went to
the parental home and took both chill
dren. There was nothing to suggest
poleStation until Blunt entered the
room In which Mr.. and Mrs. Jones,
with their grandson, Homer. were oc-
cupying one bed. and Mrs Blunt and
her daughter, lvah. were sleeping in
the other separated only by narrow
aisle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
ThsW's Effort for Release.

AS a result OF proceedings TO secure
the release of Harry X. Thaw from
the Mattawan insane asylum. il was
decided that Thaw shall not be re-
turned TO the asylum while the hear
ing is in progress. but shall be con-
fined at the Duchess county jail
Attorneys for Thaw scored the first
point in their fight for freedom when
they secured ruling from Justice
Morschauser, in that the witnesses
who will testify that he is sane shall
be heard in Poughkeepsie. Those
who claim that he is still insane will
be heard in New York and in this way
the expense will be divided between
two counties.
Young Mrs. Thaw, who had such
prominent place in the two trials of
her husband and who has begun suit
for the annulment OF her marriage to
Thaw, has not seen her husband i'm
more than two months Mrs. Thaw
has. however offered herself as wit
ness in her husbands behalf
The cost OF the hearing Of the
habeas corpus proceedings. 1t is esti-
mated, will be more than 10000
Ii is said that District Attorney Je-
rome's opposition 10 Thaw's release
Is based on the fact that Thaw threat
ened him personally. Jerome fears
that Thaw. if freed, would attempt re-
yenge ON him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
so BUSHELS OF OATS
TO The ACRE.
WHAT Mr.. kAlTENBRUNNER HAS
TO SAY ABOUT HIS GRAIN
CROPS IN CENTRAL
CANADA.

Writing from Regina. Saskatche.
wan, Central Canada, Mr.. A. Kalten-
drummer writes:-
Some years ago took up a home
stead for myself, and also one for my
son. The half section which we own
adjoins the Moose Jaw Creek; is
low, level and heavy land. We put
In 20 acres OF wheat in stubble which
went 20 bushels TO the acre, and 30
acres of summer fallow, which went
25 bushels TO the acre. All the wheat
we harvested this year is No. ] Hard.
That means the best wheat that can
be raised on the earth. We did not
sell any wheat yet, as we intend TO
keep one part for our own seed, and
sell the other part TO people who want
first class seed, for there is no doubt
IL you SOW good wheat you will har-
vest good wheat. We also threshed
5000 bushels OF first class oats out Of
$50 acres. so acres has been fall
blowing, which Yielded 80 bushels
went 80 bushels TO the acre. These
cats are the best kind that can be
raised. We have shipped three car
loads of them, and got SO cents per
bushel clear. All our grain was cut
in the last week Of the month of
August before any frost could touch IT,
Notwithstanding the fact that we
have had a late spring. and that the
weather conditions this year were
very adverse and unfavorable, we will
make more money out of our crop
this year than last
For myself feel compelled to say
that Western Canada crops cannot BE-
checked, even by unusual conditions"
Information regarding free home
stead lands in Manitoba. Saskatche-
wan and Alberta may be had on appli-
cation to any Canadian Government
Agent. whose advertisement appears
elsewhere. He will give you informa-
ton as to best route and what it will
cost YOU to reach these lands for pur
poses OF inspection
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Victim Of Bottle Throwsr.

Little William Haverkamp's tragic
death, the result Of being struck on
the head by bottle hurled from the
bleachers during the opening game at
Grand Rapids. will mean that pop and
other bottle liquids will not be sold
at future ball games Willie Haver-
kamp, Is years old, was seated on the
grass in front OF the bleachers. AT an
interesting play he arose and cheered
A man behind arose in his seat and
hurled the bottle. Young Haverkamp
fell daZed. He recovered soon after
and witnessed the remainder of the
game. He did not appear at supper
and brother found him in the bed,
unconscious. A physician found the
boy suffering from conclusion of the
brain. He died Saturday morning Ed
ward Parks, stereotyper, was arrest
ed and Prosecutor Powers says that
the man will be charged with murder.
Bert Lewis, conductor, identified
Parks as the man who threw the bot
tle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
POLITICAL NOTES.

The following statement was given
out by the Taft bureau Saturday
Delegates selected. 744 instructed for
Taft, $50; Knox, 6S; Cannon, a.; Fair
banks. 30; La Toilette, %; Hughes,
90: uninstructed. 100
il is claimed that the solid south
will take firm stand in Denver for
prohibition. II Bryan will announce his
attitude the movement will either be
downed at the start or gain over
whelming strength.
Managers of John A. Johnson's cam
paisn have issued a statement of his
chances for nomination as the presi-
Dental candidate of the Democ ratio
party. They declare the solid south is
almost unanimous for Johnson
Elaborate preparations are being
made for the socialist national conven-
ton in Chicago, May 10. and which
is to last about week. a number OF
women delegates have been named
Two hundred and nineteen delegates,
the same number of alternates and 600
persons will attend.
without any contest the state con-
vention Of the New York Independence
party, the new Hearst organization
named delegates-at-large, with alter
mates and electors for it's national con-
vention to be held in Chicago late
in July The platform of the Chicago
conference when the new PARTY was
formed was adopted. No instructions
were given delegates, but the conven-
ton was for the nomination OF Hearst
for the presidency.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Clicked to Death.

While dining in a Bay City restau-
rant, Jos. Hines, aged 81. swallowed a
large piece of beefsteak that lodged
in his throat and within a few minutes
the man choked TO death Attention
was attracted to him by his frantic
efforts to summon aid. Friends hurried
him to the door of the restaurant and
when they were unable to give him re-
lief, physician was called who with
pair of forceps attempted the remoy-
al of the steak. The meat was tender
and broke off and Hines died in a
choking spasm.
Hines was once a prominent citizen
OF the south end. but through drink
became estranged from his family and
lost his fortune. He is survived by .
widow and four children. When in
formed OF her fathers death the
daughter refused to tell where her
mother lived
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
FRIENDS HELP.
st. Paul Park Incident.

After drinking coffee for breakfast
! always felt languid and dull, having
no ambition TO get 10 my morning
duties. Then in about an hour or so
a weak, nervous arrangement of the
heart and stomach would come over
me with such force | would frequently
have to lie down.
AT other times | had severe head
aches: stomach finally became af-
fected and digestion so impaired that
i had serious chronic dyspepsia and
constipation. A lady. for many years
State President OF the w. C. T. T.,
told me she had been greatly benefited
by quitting coffee and using Postum
Food Coffee; she was troubled for
years with asthma. She said it was
no cross to quit coffee when she
found she could have as delicious an
article as Postum.
Another lady who had been trou-
bled with chronic dyspepsia for years.
found immediate relief on ceasing cof-
fee and beginning Postum twice a
day. She was wholly cured. Still
another friend told me that Postum
Food Coffee was a Godsend to her. her
heart trouble having been relieved
after leaving off coffee and taking on
Postum.
80 many such cases came to my
notice that | concluded coffee was
the cause of my trouble and quit and
took up Postum. / am more than
pleased to say that my days of trouble
have disappeared. | am well and
happy" There's Reason" Read
The Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
SANDY ATE THE "7ARRiTcH.r
But He Had to Play Mean Trick on
Himself to Do II.

An old gentleman in a village not
far from Glasgow breakfasted every
morning on porridge, aud, in order to
save fuel, cooked a whole weeks sup
ply every Saturday. One Friday morn
ing the stun seemed very cold and
very salt. and he felt he must abandon
the struggle to eat it, But his stub
born nature forbade any such thought.
So he fetched the whisky from tho
cupboard. poured out a glass and
placed 1t before him on the table.
Now, Sandy said he IF We eat
that parritch yell haze that whisky, an
II we don't we won't
He stuck again at the last spoon
full, but keeping his eve steadily on
the glass of whisky. he made a bold.
brave effort, and got it down. Then
he slowly and carefully poured back
the whisky into the bottle with a
groad grin. as he said TO himself:
Sandy, my lad, l did ye thot time, we
ould fule!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
BUILDING WAS
4 FIRE TRAP
HOTEL AT FORT WAYNE, IND,
BURNS, AND A SCORE PERISH.
LARGE NUMBER INJURED.
Sleeping Guests Taken Unawares, AZ
the Old Structure Burned Like
Tinder-Msny Injured.

From 1S TO 20 lives were lost early
Sunday morning when Aveline hotel,
the largest In Fort Wayne, Ind. was
destroyed by fire. The blaze broke
out at 81 a. m, when practically all
the guests in the six-stOry building
were asleep. and spread SO rapidly
that few in the upper floors were able
TO escape through the hotel corridors
TO the ground floor. The hotel was
provided with fire escapes, but few
seemed TO know il, as hardly anyone
used them, even though some OF the
guests have been stopping in the
house occasionally for years. The
hotel was 80 years old, built OF brick
and wood. Originally IL was four
stories high two more stories being
added dozen years ago. Ii burned
like finder. The hotel register was
destroyed, so the list OF guests is not
known. but II is thought that "a were
there. There were many thrilling es-
capes, and many were injured by
jumping from the windows. Charles
Benjamin, of Detroit, was killed. r..
{. O'Donnell. of Detroit and +. g..
Phillips, of Calumet. were among the
injured. There were Il seriously in
jured and score more painfully
burned or hurt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
He Didn't Care

81 like simplicity said Senator
Beverage to Washington reporter.
Simplicity saves us a lot OF trouble.
too. Two men met in front of hotel
one day and fell into political argu-
ment. They were ordinary, everyday
sort OF men, but one of them had an
extraordinary flow of polysyllabic Ian
guage. He talked half an hour, and
his companion listened in a doze.
An now the speaker pompously
concluded. perhaps you will coincide
with me?'
The others face frightened up.
Why, yes, thanks, old man, he de-
clared heartily. moving toward the
barroom door, ] don't care If I do "
Home Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
MICHIGAN BRIEFS.

Big Rapids citizens raised $4,000
toward rebuilding the burned Mercy
hospital.
The one good eye Of Charles Eber-
stein, OF Battle Greek township. was
blinded, and he may die from horse
kick. He is q bachelor farmer aged 80.
Arbor day was observed 6y the
mayor. aldermen and citizens OF Hills
dale planting trees about the city hall
site. Each tree will bear the name OF
the person who set It,
Congressman Fordney named w. -.
Rosevear. Jr., of Saginaw. cadet at
West Point; James j. V. Bush. of Co
runna, and Ernest A. Perkins OF Cass
City. alternates. Congressman Memoir
ran named Harold Vance. of Port HUI
ron; J. F. Benjamin. Of Romeo al
ternate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
He Wanted Pie.

William J. Ryan, president OF the
supreme council of public hackmen Of
New York, said the other day that the
winter panic had reduced the hack
mems receipts considerably.
Wen have to come down to Eng
lish rates-l2 cents a mile instead of
so cents--if we have many more such
panics," Mr.. Ryan said. Everybody
felt the pinch. j overheard a tramp
grumbling in public square
1.-The trade amt like IL used to
be- he said. Here ten times running
to-day I've asked for bit of bread,
and what do they give me? Why,
durn il. just bit o. bread"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Returned Him.

A man returned TO his native village
after having emigrated 10 Kansas
some 90 years previous. lie asked
about different villagers he had
known in the old days, and finally OF
the town drunkard OF his time.
"Oh, he's dead" was the reply.
We'll. well; dead and buried is heo"
Nope they didn't bury him"
Didn't bury him" exclaimed the
former resident. We'll then, what
did they do with him?'
"Oh. they just poured him back in
the Jug"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Threatened Wilson.

Look out for Wilson. for he must
die. Life for life" was the anonymous
note received by Sheriff Davidson,
which referred to William l.. Wilson.
defaulting secretary OF the United
Home Protectors fraternity. Jail Of
hcers do not regard it seriously. Will
lam L. Kelley. of the law firm OF Sell
lers. Kelley & Sellers. Detroit, said
he had arranged for sureties for the
$4,000 bond of Wilson and that the
defaulter would be released when
Judge Beach arrives from Sanilac
county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
PAVING the WAY.

George said the pretty girl, Il
know you're awful bashful."
This was portentous, with leap year
SO new. He blushed assent.
And you'd have proposed 10 me ex.
cept for that?"
This, too, he was bound to acknowl-
edge.
We'll. / would have accepted she
went on, and SO that's settled"
Discussing the matter later she ex-
pressed natural pride that she had
not taken any advantage of the sea
SON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Oficial notice is sent out from
Washington warning the public
against two counterfeits that have
lust appeared. One is a SO United
states note or "greenback" and the
other a 500 gold certificate. As the
counterfeits are poorly executed and
the workmanship is OF an inferior or.
der those accustomed to handling cur.
rency should not be easily deceived.
On. the whole there is little counter.
feiting of this sort nowadays, and o
moderate amount of watchfulness will
enable almost any person to avoid
being swindled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

raise my hand above my head The
doctor held out no hope OF my re-
covery, and ! had given up. but at last
started using Doan's Kidney Pills and
made rapid gain. After three months
use i was well and at work again"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

NJ. +. Fuller is alleged to- be short
s4O9 as secretary Of an Eagle lodge in
Traverse City and was arrested on a
warrant taken out by the surety COM
pany.
Sunday The lid" was applied TO all
Saginaw fruit stands and groceries in
the habit OF opening OH that day. The
Retail Grocers' association made rep
reservations ON the subject to Prose
cutor Miles Purcell and he issued
formal notices 20 such business houses
that they must close Sundays or they
Will he prosecuted.
Adam MarlSlc. alias Dan Carson,
who violated his parole from the Jack
son prison. was caught in Marquette
and sent back. Markle says rain inter.
fered with a ball game which he at.
tended and he was SO sorely disap-
pointed that he started drinking,
eventually causing his downfall
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Reflected Sentiment

Whenever that man speaks. YOU
know exactly what he thinks" re-
marked the admiring auditor.
II shouldn't say that" answered the
cautious person. But you know eX-
actly what he thinks his constituents
want him to think
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

The bluejackets OF the battle-shir
feet are keeping up their reputation
by making big scores during target
practice at Magdalena bay. While the
exact figures are not likely to be given
out, for the present at least, it is an.
neunced that there is likelihood OF
some records being broken. And that
means about as sharp shooting as is
possible
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

American typewriters. like Ameri.
can labor-saving machinery OF all
kinds, are making rapid advancement
in favor abroad. A few years age
these highly perfected devices were
hardly known in the old world. Now
American manufacturers are selling
nearly 100000 worth annually &c
foreign purchasers. and the demand
is increasing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

If eating good" microbes will post
pone old age for quite while it is UP
TO the eminent scientist TO conduct 8
great moral upheayal among the
good" microbes and make them much
better. thus avoiding senility for an in
befinite period.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

An examination of serious automo
accidents in the last year shows
) over 100 happened at night, hall
Of them when the moon was shining
brightly. OF these probably % were
brought on by optical illusions caused
by the moons deceptive light.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Zinc collins are largely used liz
Vienna, but the most expensive ones
are made Of copper. and cost as much
as $4,000, while n bronze and copper
coffin recently made for a Russian
archduke cost over $4,000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

More than half the crew OF the new
battleship Idaho have the humps and
are the 400" OF the navy just now.
Poor Fighting Bob had to have the
govt for the whole outfit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Miss Eikins may become annoyed II
little more diplomacy is not used by
the Italian royal family. who are talk
ing as IL Italy were as great and i'm
portant as West Virginia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Mrs. Roxana Pike Church, who died
recently at Evanston. H.. was, it is
said, one of the flower girls who greet
ed Lafayette upon his visit to Boston
10 attend the laying of the corner
stone Of the Bunker Hill monument.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Ontario girl threw a man over be
cause he gave her an engagement ring
with an imitation diamond. And yet
they tell us imitation is the sincerest
flattery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Bishop Fallows says he can recon
cile the estranged and prevent divorce
by his celebrated faith cure. We con
fess that We think more of II for dis
eases Of this sort than for broken legs
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Gambling in saloons is forbidden III
Alaska. by a law just passed. This
statute, however, doesn't do away with
The lottery as regards the liquor
served. One may still call for nitric
acid in an Alaskan barroom and get
whisky-and occasionally vice versa
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07
Japs Feel the Boycott.

Japan has finally asked England to
heIp persuade or compel China to call
off the antiJapanese boycott
Though it is said the request has
been made through regular diplomatic
channels. no formal announcement has
been given out The Japanese foreign
Office hopes the miksdo will not have
TO openly figure in the matter
British commercial interests are
quietly doing their best to influence
their government against interference.
II is conceded that the boycott is a
weapon. Europeans in the east have
suffered so much from Japanese bust
ness methods. however. that they
favor risking future trouble for them
selves for the sake OF seeing the Jap.
anse humbled.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Prince de Sagan doubtless thinks
that being the husband of an heiress
will prove as easy a way OF making
living as any
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Wizard Burbank has begun TO take
an active part in politics. He hopes,
perhaps, TO succeed in evolving a
graftless politician.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Well. perhaps the taste for French
counts and princes is like that for
dope When you get started on it you
cannot break off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

invalid with kidney
troubles, and often
wished death might
end my awful suffer
ings. The secretions
were thick with sedi-
ment, my III m b S
swollen and my right
side so nearly par
alyZed | could not
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Count Szechenyi made great hit on
his return TO Hungary, partly because
all the world loves lover and partly
because he now has money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-05-07

Charleston, S. c., has 81 feet OF wa
ter over the bar at the entrance to its
harbor, and continually nags Savan.
nah by calling attention TO the cir
cumstance.