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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-08-14
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA AUGUST H. 1905
this in fact a government in which

the people rule-a government
which will do justice to all, and offer
to every one the highest possible
stimulus to great and persistent eff
fort. by assuring to each the enjoy
nent of his just share of the pro-
ceeds of his toll, no matter in what
part of the vineyard he labo-s, or to
what occupation, profession or cali
ing he devotes himself.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-08-14
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CAN'T HELP ITSELF

When you are told that
Rapid City has a boom with
mushroom attachment, deny
1T, and insist that it's just Z.
natural, normal growth Tat
that has begun to sit v, and
notice-that's all.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
ANOTHER Big
GALA DAY
BeIding Business Men Offer Fine
List of Attractions
For Next STANDARDIZATION Ascen-
sion, Music, Vaudeville, and Lots
of Fun Free for Their Guests.

The amusement committee OF the Beld-
ing Business Mems Association feel justly
proud of the fine entertainment furnished
for last Saturday and the large crowd
which was present to enjoy it. The bus-
ness men were we'll satisfied with their
end Of it, add the people who came here
to witness the doings still have warm
spot in their memory for the occasion.
For next Saturday the committee have
secured an even better line of attractions
than they had last week. The entertain
ment for that date will consist of num-
Der of high class vaudeville acts, music,
balloon ascension and parachute drop and
many other acts to interest and amuse
the visitors TO our city on that date.
Among the special star attractions Sc
cured for Saturday are Buddy Jarvine, an
Irish Comedian, In latest jokes, songs,
dances etc. Hedler, funny Dutch come
dian, in Monologes, jokes, songs, etc. The
Komical Colored Koon. Happy Bill Briggs,
who pleased the crowd so well last Satur-
day, has been secured for a return date,
and will furnish something new for the
occrsion that is sure to catch the crowd
Norma Thomas, the black Paderewski,
who furnished such fine piano music last
Saturday, will be with US again Saturday.
A grand balloon ascension and parachute
drop by fearless king of the air is also
booked for the day, while carnival show
from the Grand Rapids fair is expected
to help make the day hummer.
Rastus Johnson's big Reuben band will
discourse some fine music and there will
be other things to help make the day one
long to be remembered.
AS usual. our business men will have a
lot Of good bargains awaiting the visitors
ia the city and everybody will have an op-
portunity of learning that it pays to trade
in Belding. The Banner suggests that
our rural friends who have been so busy
for several months past, take a day off
next Saturday, come tovDeIafng, ana see
the fine entertainment which the business
me through their committee have pre-
pared for their entertainment. Come in
early as the fun begins at 80, and there
is not an act you ought to miss from start
to finish. Remember, all roads lead to
Belding next Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
Held Family Reunion

A very pleasant family reunion was
held at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. L. c.
Fales last Thursday, Sept 10, and "a
most enjoyable occasion it was for all in
attendance, as the worthy couple was
surrounded by all Of their children. Those
present for the occasion were Elmer E.
Fales Of this city, Mrs. W. L. Atwood Of
Grand Rapids, Bingley r. Fales of De-
troit, Maude F. Unger, BeldinR; Mrs,
Merton Smith, Greenvillei Mrs. Frank l,
Kelner, Kalamazoo, and Bruce @. Fales
Of Orleans.
The mother Of this family bears the
distinction Of being the first white child
born in Otisco township, the event occur
ring April 2, | l858. the date Of the first
town meeting held in the township.
Before separating to their various homes
the party paid visit to Doty's photo
graphic studio and had a group picture
taken for each member Of the family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
A Double Wedding

Four Belding hearts now beat as two
as the result Of pretty little ceremony
which took place in Lansing on Wednes-
day Of last week. when the pastor of the
M. E. church Of that city spoke the words
that joined in the holy bonds Of matrimony
Frank Nash and Miss May Thomas and
Roy Inscho and Miss Edna Tiff, all of this
city. The ceremony took place at the
home Of Mr. Nash's brother Sept. 9, and
after a short visit in that city the happy
couples returned here, where they are
now receiving the congratulations Of their
many friends. The Banner joins with
their many friends in wishing them long
and happy life,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
OF INTEREST TO BOYS
An Opportunity To Get Six Months
Subscription free

subscription free.
The American Boy" has over l25, 900
subscribers and is the best magazine
published for boys. Subscription price
Sl.oo per year. But Beding boys now
have the opportunity Of getting it abso-
lutely free, through new plan inaugrated
by Vern c. Divine, proprietor of The Hub
Clothing Store. Mr. Divine has arranged
with the publishers to take a large
number of the papers every month and
the plan is to give with every purchase Of
$500 or more in the boys clothing de-
partment, a six months subscription
absolutely free. The publishers realizing
that in short time practically every boy
in town will be taking their paper, have
consented to deal whereby Mr. Divine
can afford to give away the papers in the
above manner.
This great boys magazine is conceded
by all the subscribers to be well worth
the price, ST. 90 year. 1t makes a
speciality Of telling boys how to do things
breaches the gospel of do" not don't; ;
contains short stories and serials Of high
grade; all interesting and educational,
some thrilling, but none Of the bloodand-
thunder kind. Regular features are de-
partments devoted to what boys are do
ing; boys as money makers; boys at home
church or school; boys in offices, stores.
factories or on the farm; boys in games
and sports; how to make things the
puzzle page, etc, 1t is by all odds the
best magazine in the world published
exclusively for boys.
Parents will find that The Hub is
better prepared to supply boys clothing
than any other store in Belding. They
not only carry an immense stock but the
greatest variety Of styles and range of
prices in each that accommodates every
purse. Whatever they sell they guaran-
tee. II il fails to satisfy, the buyer need
not stand the loss. 1t is a safe assertion
that they sell the most durable and best
wearing goods that can be made. Being
the largest buyers they naturally secure
first choice from the best lines produced
by the manufactures; this means that the
very latest and most desirable styles are
shown there exclusively or in advance Of
other stores.
This fine offer of free subscription to
the American Boy is certain to be
appreciated by all boys and parents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
GOOD TINES FOR
BELDING-HALL co.
Board of Directors Declares Sew
en- Per Cent Dividend
Al Annual Meeting Held "wednesday y
Future Looks bright with More
Orders Ahead than Ever

The first annual meeting of the re-or-
ganized Belding- Hall Co. was held in the
main office Wednesday afternoon. Among
the stockholders present we're j. S. Weld
man of Mt Pleasant, J W. Causey Of
Detroit, Daniel w. Tower. Geo F. Sinclair,
Geo. Enge, VIM. c. Hughart jr, of Grand
Rapids, Carlton White Of Chicago, H. B.
Webber and Geo. Nichols of lonia, w.
F. Sandell, E. r. Spencer E E. Chapple,
F. A. Washburn, w. |. Benedict, D. E.
Wilson, r. M. Wilson and F. r. Chase of
this city and John Greenup of Orleans.
All expressed themselves as much pleased
with the condition of the company and
we're awarded a dividend of seven per
cent on preferred stock.
While they have been running on short
hours and with a small force of workmen
during the past few months; yet the out
look for the future frightened up greatly
when it was shown that they now haye
more orders on their books than ever
known in the history of the old company.
Only last month they landed fine order
from an eastern jobbing concern for over
sixty carloads of refrigerators and many
others have come in since.
AS this was also the time of the annual
election of officers. the old ones we're
unanimously reelected as follows: Pres.
Brnton F. Hall; Vice Pres. r. Howard
Hall; Treas, w. T. Hazard Sec'y, Guy
Weter; directors, Geo. E. Nichols, h. B
Webber, Ionia; John Weidman, B. F. Hall
and r. II. Hall.
Everyone in our little city should rejoice
at the report of this company, as such
business conditions mean more employ
ment for our laboring men and more pros
perty for all concerned.
Belding is nicely situated to become
thriving manufacturing town and with its
present industries and aeee'""' odstions
for more. ~hasld again take onflfa snd
foyee &c fAe ia. t-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
SHOT HlMSELF DEAD
John Retterstorf Formerly of This
city Committed Suicide Last Week

Early last week. probably on Sunday
sometime. John Retterstorf, formerly Of
this city, shot himself at his home, ! .
miles southwest Of Entrican. Wednesday
the neighbors became suspicious that all
was not right, because nothing had been
seen of him since the Sunday previous,
and beginning a search for him, in the af-
ternoon found him dead in bed with gun
by his side. Investigation revealed the
fact that he had shot himself in the left
side, the bullet entering the BODY near the
heart. He had shaved himself, put on
his soldier suit and written letter in
preparation for his dreadful act.
A coroners jury was called and nvesti-
gated the case, but it was evident that
his death was caused by suicid ,, although
no reason can be assigned for his rash act.
Mr. Retterstorf was a soldier in the
Cuban war, was 54 years Of age and
leaves to mourn his death two brothers,
two sisters and son, William Retterstorf
Of this city. The funeral was held at his
late home Thursday and the remains
we're taken to Langston for interment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
An Open Letter To Bryan

The following open letter from Ten
nessee farmer to Bryan was recently
published in the Toledo Blade Of Ohio
Hon. W. J. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb:
Dear Sir:-l have read the appeal made
by you and Mr. Kern for campaign funds.
Your story of the contribution OF the
Swede farmer is very touching indeed
just the thing to touch" other farmers
with.
am farmer, but was born in Indiana
not in Sweden, and Johnny Kern wants
money, as he most always does. But
thought since you had got to be a farmer
you were better fixed, as most farmers
are in good shape now, having made lots
of money since 1896. and are still coming
it, thanks to good crops and high prices.
Our cattle, hogs, corn and wheat. and
most everything else we raise are higher
now than ever and we get spot cash for
the stuff. The only sort of farmers who
are not making money are the fellows
who do not raise anything to sell.
am one OF the thousands who could
give your campaign fund hundred dol
lars and hardly miss it, but would rather
give it to insure conditions to remain as
they are. ! am not afraid of single
predatory corporation on the face Of the
earth as long as get good prices and
buy manufactured things, machinery, ETC.,
cheaper than used to buy them, and can
ride on railroads cheaper than eyer.
The corporations certainly have not the
best OF the farmer, whatever they may
have Of politicians.
Your own appeal for funds is proof that
you know where the money is and who
has it, and you have the cheek to ask US
to give it up to you to use to chang condi-
tons! Well. you can't have it, Bre'r
Bryan. prefer to invest my $lo0 in a
young mule-and not democratic mule
either.
am afraid you can never again raise
as big fund as you had in 1896 when
the silver trust put up its big wad on your
"steep-to-one proposition"
Yours truly,
D. w. Starnes.
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
WIZ Advance Price

On account OF extensive Improvements
made this year in Lakeview Park, Long
lake, the price of lots will be advanced
October |, TO SIS for front lots and $50
for interior lots Until that date the pres
ent prices, $50 and $40, will remain in
force. Intending purchasers will thus
save twenty-five per cent by buying now.
This park has the sightliest locations and
best view of the water, of any place on
the shores of Long lake, and when the
now projected are complete
III will at least be the equal in beauty and
attractiveness Of any inland lake resort in
this section of Michigan. 1t now has a
! half mile of beautiful shore drive, recently
Completed. and other Improvements will
Itsllnw
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
Kitchen shower Grand success.

The ladies Of st. Mary's Guild feel very
highly elated over the result Of their kitch-
en- shower held at the Holy Trinity Miss
ion church house Yesterday afternoon. So
literally did the people respond to the in
vitation to attend that the shelves in their
kitchen fairly groan, beneath their burdens
Of fancy china, glassware, siverware, tin
ware etc. The ladies' at once voted that
Belding people we're all right and ask
The Banner to convey to all donors their
most sincere thanks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
Is Your Farm For sale!

On page four of this issue will be found
a large advertisement OF the Michigan
lEarm Home Co. of Greenvile. Mich, ask
ou, who have farms to sell, to list
f.Lr property with them. The Editor is
personally acquainted with Mr.. Fred A
|Gleason, the president Of this company,
Having met him IN both a business and
personal way and can say that he is a
real "live wire" in the handling of farm
real estate and that if any Of our readers
|comtempate selling their farms it will
undoubtedly be advantageous for them tc
correspond with this company.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
ORGANIZED CLUB
Democrats Form N Bryan and Kern
Club I'm This CITY Friday Night

A few of the faithful members Of the
democratic party gathered at Hubbell
hall last Friday evening for the purpose
Of organizing Bryan and Kern club for
the advancement of the interests Of their
Candidates in this city and vicinity.
An Edison photograph entertained the
assembly for a while with several Of
Bryan's speeches and then the work Of
organization was taken up, membership
of about 80 being secured. The election
Of officers resulted as follows President,
|. L. HubbelI; secretary, George Wagner;
treasurer, Lucien Jersey. The club ex-
poets 20 get busy at once and do what
they car for the interests of the demo-
cratic candidates from now on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
DREW BIG CROWD
Last Saturdays Gala Day "A Pleasing
success

Last Saturday was good one in Beld-
ing. The crowd was here and the enter
tainment provided by the committee was
all that could be asked for. A movable
platform had been arranged for the &C
oommodatlon of the actors and it was just
the thing for the occasion. A piano was
loaned by Foster & Ritter and Norma
Thomas, the BLACK Paderewski,' Off
ciated at the same in manner calculated
to satisfy the most critical.
Happy Bill Briggs, the clever old time
minstrel. gave one of his lnimitable enter
tainments and captured the crowd in fine
shape. Silcox quartet also made hit
with their fine singing. The coin collec-
ton held the attention of hundreds who
looked with wonder on the coins, some Of
which dated their history way back into
the days before the birth of Christ.
Wild Howe, our local musician, was
asked to give an exhibition of his skill as
a drummer and received three rousing
cheers after playing several numbers on
the snare drum.
Prof. Overein made pretty ascension
in his monster balloon, but owing to the
smoky condition of the atmosphere, did
not go very high He landed in Clark's
marble yard and was injured somewhat
in alighting, but not seriously, receiving
strained ankle.
Prof John Gould did some fine work on
the slack wire and pleased goodly num-
ber of people. On the whole it was
grand success and worthy of much
larger crowd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
specials nj the Royal Theatre

Beginning Thursday evening this week
and continuing each night for the balance
Of the week. Floyd Bernard. the equilibrist,
will be seen at the Royal theatre in addi-
ton to the regular program Of motion
pictures and illustrated songs. Thursday
evening he will give his great contortion
act; Friday evening. sensational wire
swinging act; Saturday, chair balancing
feat that is hair raiser. Mr.. Bernard
has for the past four seasons been with
Ringlings big shows and claims his acts
among the best shown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
Always Snow a. piks,s Peak.

There is never a part of the year
when Pixies Peak is entirely without
snow. in the hottest July and Aug
ust weather snow is to be found even
at considerable distance from the
top of the mountain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
twenty-five Dollars Reward

The City Of Belding offers reward Of
twenty-five dollars (S25oo) for inform
alton which will lead to the arrest and
conviction Of the party or parties who
maliciously pulled up the Grade Stakes
and Grade Boards on Front street, sone-
time during the night Of September 5th.
w. w. Mitchell, City Marshall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
A Nj u s Z M E N Il s

On Saturday evening, Sept 9, "Old
Arkansaw" will be played at the opera
house. Manager w. P. Hetherington
states that the company played TO a
crowded house in Ionia Tuesday evening
and il was pronounced one Of the best at
fractions offering there this season. Pric-
es, Csc, 55c and soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-09-17
Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
a Elirt-

a Flirt.
A flirt is a rose from which every
lover plucks a leaf-the thorns being
reserved for hes Observation-Disclosures
ter Union.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-12-31
SOME REMARKS FROM MINNE.
SOTA EDITORS.
What They Think Of Western Canada

A party of editors from number of
cities and towns of Minnesota recently
made a tour of Western Canada, and
having returned to their homes they
are now telling in their respective
newspapers of what they saw on their
Canadian trip. The West st. Paul
Times recalls the excursion of the
Minnesota editors from Winnipeg to
the Pacific Coast ten years ago. Re.
ferring to what has happened in the
interval the writer says: Thousands
of miles of new railway lines have
been built, and the development of
the country has made marvellous
strides. Millions of acres, then lying
In their wild and untouched state,
nave since been transferred into grain
helds. Towns have sprung up as If
by the wand of a magician, and their
development is now in full progress.
IL is a revelation, a record of conquest
by settlement that is remarkable"
The Hutchinson Leader character
ICES Western Canada as "a great coun.
try undeveloped. The summer out.
lng,' 1t says, was an eye-opener TO
every member of the party, even those
who were on the excursion through
western Canada ten years ago, over
considerable of the territory covered
this year, being amazed at the prog
ress and advancement made in that
short space of time. The time will
come when Western Canada will be
the bread-basket of the world. 1t
was a delightful outing through a
great country of wonderful possibil.
tiles and resources"
Since the visit of these editors the
Government has revised its land regr-
lations and 1t is now possible to Sc
cure 16O acres of wheat land at $500
an acre in addition to the 160 acres
that may be homesteaded.
The crops OF 1908 have been splen-
did, and reports from the various dis
tricts show good yields, which at pres
ent prices will give excellent profits to
the farmers.
From Milestone, Saskatchewan.
there are reported yields of thirty BUSH
els of spring wheat to the acre, while
the average is about 20 bushels. The
quality of grain to be shipped from
this point will be about 100000 bush
els. Information regarding free lands
and transportation will be freely given
by the Canadian Government Agents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-12-31

We are sailors all today
ON the wave we take our way,
Toiling for a sailors pay.
In the sun and I'm the rain,
We are sailors on the mainl
In the cradle OF the deep
While the silent shadows creep,
We lie down in peace to sleep,
Praying that throughout the night
He will guide our ship Alright!
And when all Is said and done,
When the victory is won
And the final course is run
With the countless hordes we sleep
Meath the bosom of the deep
We are sailors every soul.
Born to ride the oceans roll
To Ambitions harbored goal
But tho some may travel fast
Death will level all at lastl
Fathoms deep below the sky
Where the dashing breakers cry,
There our whitened bones shall liel
Where shall Pride and Triumph be
In the Great Eternity?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-12-31
Chords and Discords.

Some men work harder to beg
handout than they would to earn a
course dinner
A near-sighted man has no business
running into debt. He can never see
his creditors in time to dodge.
Somehow a college education and
fool make a mixture that causes a
heap more trouble than a plain fool.
Once more the time of the year has
arrived when clerk works all week
for the price of a dozen of those
tousle-headed chrysanthemums
Every man." says an exchange,
'who makes a million dollars should
apologize to his fellow-men." All
right, bring on the million dollars.
Yes, Agnes, comb and brush are
always nice Christmas gifts-and
there is the penwiper, and the book
mark Why not buy mother table
cloth and father a doormat for the
front door? By all means, make the
preacher a pair of slippers-crochete
ones. Uh huh, a necktie for Cousin
VIII! That's the stuff, Agnes. I see
you have the true Christmas spirit.
Bless you, my child; bless you!
600
Rag Time.
A rich single man can be his own
master.
Two can live as cheaply as one-at
a time-all right.
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Half the joy of receiving a present
is in being surprised with it.
& 4 4
The man who takes a little sunshine
home with him will be surprised. in a
week or two, to find what a nice place
home is.
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A man never really and truly be-
lieves in any of the signs of hard
winter until his coal bills begin to
come in.
The man who wipes his pen on his
blotter always reminds me of the fell
low who rubs his dirty fingers on
his trousers leg.
4 Z Z
| don't care whether a man uses per-
fumery or not, but if he works in the
same office with me, ! am particular
about whether or no he takes a bath.
600
Tomorrow.
oh, the beautiful place OF tomorrow Land
Where all is fair and bright
Where good intentions all turn to deed
And the dark breaks up in light,
Where effort grows TO accomplishment
And perfection is works pay;
So different tbs this land l wis.
From the bare Land of Today.
baltimore American
600
Thirteen!
out in Bingham, Mich. there is a prom
inent local hunter who tells this story
with himself as the hero:
Went out hunting the other day." he
says. Hunted till nigh sundown 'thout
findin' anythin', so l started home.
'As was 9assin' holler tree l heard
a squirrel chattern' an lookin' up saw
the little feller lookin at me from a
knothole Is feet from the ground
II shot at him, an when tn smoke
cleared away there he wuz. chatterin'
away at me.
II shot 10 times an that's what hap
pened each time. As / had no more
shells, l give up in disgust an started
away, when l happened TO look behind
the blamed tree.
There lay Is dead squirrels with their
heads shot on"
Ss+~Mse~s