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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Wealthy Widow Seeks Re.Press Ace

had been well known that the anec.
dotes from Paris, where Mrs. Laws
hospitality in the jAvenuesd.Antin had
a tremendous = vogue, had seriously
troubled the petite beauty. Her re-
ported engagements were among
these, the Maharajah of Kapurthala
being announced as one of the favored,
among whom were Craig Wadsworth
and Norman Whitehouse, not to men
ton an Egyptian khedive; q rFrench
count and an Austrian prince.
Then there was the account of her
love affair: with Gerald Lefevre Pom
tails, son of the president of the
French Gable company, who was cred
tied with jilting her.
Mrs. Laws pertinacity in the sup
preston of all details of her plans has
succeeded. The young woman to
whom she first offered $4,000 for this
delicate Office was unable to accept:
the position, but from the moment of
her return from her American trip
it has been noticeable that the de-
scriptions of Mrs. Laws gowns and
entertainments, her friends and, her
pets, her. daring escapades and her
many lovers, have grown less and less.
Mrs. Laws friends still see her, but
the mere fact that she has been in
New York: since last October, a guest
at the Hotel Manhattan, and that her
presence has passed practically un-
noticed is potent sign of the times.
Other society women are said to be.
seriously considering; Mrs. Laws
course. Mrs. Fish is one of several
who have from time to time sought
greater retirement, but, being so we'll
known to the public, rumor, authentic
and otherwise, r. has kept her persist
emily in hte foreground. r,-aN ~:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
LUM 1AGO

This is really Rheumatism Of the
Muscles of the Loins and is character.
lied by a severe, at times, agonizing
pain in the small of the back, allow
ing the sufferer scarcely a moments
rest, while the ailment is at it's worst.
1t can come from cold, ex posture to
draft, from getting wet feet or wear.
ing wet or damp clothing. 1t causes
acute suffering, and If allowed to be-
come chronic it may permanently dis
able the sufferer. The way to secure
quickest tsrelief is to redden the skin
over the painful part by rubbing with
a flesh brush or piece of flannel rag,
and then apply ST. JACOBS OIL by
gentle friction with the hand -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
He Scored onopIckens.

When Charles Dickens was in
Washington he met one morning on
the steps of the capitol young con-
gresham from Tennessee, whom the
great novelist had offended by his
bluntness. That morning Dickens
was in great good humor. II have, I"
said he, found an almost exact coun-
terpart of Little "Nell.'
Little Nell who?" queried the Ten
nesseean.,
Dickens looked him all over from
head to foot and from foot to head
before he answered.: my Little Nell."''
: "Oh!" said. the Tennesseean, Il
didn't know you had your daughter
with you!" ..
IT am speaking of the Little Nell
of my story The Old Curiosity Shop
SIR" retorted Dickens, flushing F..
I son., said the imperturbable Ten
neaseean, you write novels, do you?
Don't you consider, that u, rather
:trifling occupation for a. grown:up
man?" !,.n. =, .1,..,ss,. =. -. 81, =,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Good Eve. Cuchuilljnl

Who can set bounds to the soaring
imagination Of the Celt? An enthusi'
astic New Yorker recently watching a
game of hurling-which resembles Ia
crosse between stalwart teams, was
moved to ask President Conway of the
Irish Athletic association how far q
good man could drive the ball.
well, I'll tell you," responded Mr..
Conway, with a twinkle in his eye that
contradicted his serious speech. In
the good old days when Cuchuillin was
champion Of Ireland, the king and all
the nobility were assembled. at the
great games of Tailtin. Cuchuillin
struck up a hurley ball into the sky,
ana then walked OF to his pavilion and
took a drink of potheen, and strolled
back to the spot in good time to catch
the ball on. his hurley."---Harper's
Weekly. - = Fl, a (. 4. : .f4s
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Good Takers.

Good Takers. -
Intelligent talking is one 81 tho
most beautiful and animating 4recrea.
tions, and q person who understalds
the art possesses most useful and
enjoyable accomplishment. mo- din
ner-table, .is well~sappoinked F7wlitho1t
good takers. and the basis Of interest,"
ing conversation is reality. After
course Of dinners in the British me.
tropolis. Sir Walter Scott said: THE
clergymen and the lawyers talked bet
tor than the wits''-that is, the wits
talked for the sake Of talking, while
the representatives of the church ana
the law had something to talk about.
Yet specialties and hobbies are not
admissible at dinner-table, and per-
son who can only talk on his own fad
has no business in society, for any
conversation at the dinner-table that is
a strain on the attention or patience
soon becomes irksome; indeed, one of
the chief elements of pleasant COM
rany is a readiness to talk; or to be
talked to on any rational subject. The
most charming takers, says the New
York Weekly, let a bright listener see
their thoughts in formation, for talk
that has been prepared has a ready
made f1atness. 1t is the aeratel
thought of the moment that has the
sparkle; and good talker finds the
right word by instinct, as clever
horse on bad road always puts his
foot in the right place. This fact
makes the good talker also a good lis
tener, because his best conversation
will follow brightly and instantly the
lead that others give it, and it pre-
vents, likewise, the worst of all con-
versational faults-the persistent ef-
fort to monopolize the talk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
MRS. BIRD SEGLE INQUIRE, wife
IVA of the dean of the DELEGATION ron.

RS. BIRD sEGLE INQUIRE, wife
NA of the dean of the delegation rep.
resenting in congress the new state of
oklahoma, has the unique reputation
for being the best campaigner of her
sex in the official circle at the national
capital. 1t is even claimed that to
her tact and cleverness is due no
slight part of her husbands political
success. The voting records of Okla
homa as territory seem to bear out
this claim, for they tell of his winning
his first public Office by majority of
two, the year in which the lady who
was destined to become his wife, but
who was then unknown to him, cast
her maiden vote along with that Of
her mother, for him as district attor-
ney of the county in which they both re-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

CTAGE manager for the 400 practical
y ly covers the responsibility of
Frederick Townsend Martin, j. upon
whose shoulders the mantle of the late
Ward McAllister has fallen as the new
ruler in society.
The job isn't what it used to be-
McAllister was the only real simon
pure ruler the 400 has ever &C..
knowledged. For a time the antics of
Harry Lehr were amusing, and some
Of his innovations became temporary
fads. His best efforts, however,
amounted to little more than buff
foonery.
Martin, the new leader, has ar
ranged several rather elaborate en-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Senate Seat Number % Proves a Hoodoo

was drawn by Senator Kittredse Of
South Dakota, who would now be oc.
cupy1ns it but for the fact that he u
staying at home to look after his in.
terests IN desperate campaign for
control OF the next legislature. Gov
Crawford wants the senator's seat and
the, 70 story has done a good deal to
convince senators that Kittredge's
days of craftsmanship are numbered.
Reports from South Dakota tend to
confirm the impression that the %
hoodoo has fixed it's eye on Kittredge,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
After Hydrogen Was Discove red.

In 1857, following Immediately after
the discovery of hydrogen, DR.. Black
Of Edinburgh pointed out that YES
sci filled with this gas would rise in
the air. Almost simultaneously the
brothers Etienne and Joseph Mont.
golfer, who were paper manufacturers,
as result of reading Priestley's 'Ex-
periments Relating to Different Kinds
of Air." invented the hot-air or fire
balloon and on June S, 1888, the first
Montgolfir assembled at Annonnay,
AuVergne,y France. ;. In August of the
same year Prof. Charles of Paris sent
up the first balloon filed with HYDRO
gen. or "fnf1ammable air." After trav:
cling Is miles this balloon was torn to
pieces by the superstitious peasantry.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Surely a No.Aceount Dou,

surely a No.Account Dog.
A man in Missouri recently sued 4
railway company for damages for
the death of hound killed on the
track, says the Youths Companion.
The company defended itself upon
the following points:
Said dog was chasing rabbit up
defendants tracks in violation of the
game laws.
Said rabbit lived on defendants
right Of way, and was therefore the
property of the defendant.
Plaintiffs dog was trespasser,
and was hunting defendants property
without permission.
Said deceased was not much of a
dog, anyhow, or It could easily have
kept out Of the way of defendants
trains.
And having fully answered, defend
ant prays to be discharged.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
His Choice.

His Choice.
A country clergyman or his round
of visits interviewed a youngster az
to bis acquaintance with Bible sto-
ries.
my lad" he said, you have. Of
course, heard of the parables?"
Eyes, sir" shyly answered the boy.
whose mother had indicted him in
sacred history. "Yes, SIR
Good" said the clergyman. Nov
which Of them do you like the best
of all?"
The. boy squirmed, but at last,
needing his mothers frowns, he re-
piled.
Il guess like that one where
somebody loafs and fishes
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
.PERUNA EDITo RlAL No. 2.

Hartman has claimed m many ys Pe1una
cATARRH critics have tho doctors
ss,. "a - s '. ,..r t What do Ii. m.d
remedies oompoedf
Take for instance tho ingredient HYDRASTB CAHADkAslS Oh
0oLn8H United q III lsGealsez1ed
that largely employed in tho Of mucous msmhran
ehrone e To lver and IN
diseased Of th pelvic ergan f
Another sdisnt Of Peruna coRYDA1 FoR1osA. chased tho
United States Dspsnsatozy ~ tonic Il ar.~q -: J
has been laIg tie edieel pEo5oa 1 tho
ARR TO BIZ FOUND IN VERY DRUG ST0R1
The United States the aeu ht
bitter touio and hs atent q and II intermittent diseases
OIL OF C0PA1BA another Psuna CHASED United
States Dpenaatoy mild smuant and dur It the stomach
gentle
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
turkish Bath Luncheon Now the Lates

tured on the antlpathy Of the Amer1-
can woman to a real cleansing bath.
The kimonoed guests then sat around
and talked of how to be attractive
though 40. After the chat the ladies
retired to their dressing-rooms and
went to Sleep, The event was voted
the greatest success and is likely to
be a fad.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

1t is very kind of tailors to, give US
.ong-distance hints on how to dress
during the coming summer, but last
summers suits will b worn. quite ex-
tensively in some Of our most intel
lectual circles
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

A witty Frenchman was asked II he
did not think it was high time to stop
putting men to death: Yes" he an.
swered, but let the murderers be the
gentlemen to begin" The same rule
applies to all phases of, the warfare
between criminals and society. ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Waycross Has Good Record.

Waycross, Ca, with a population Of
5000, has no poorhou,se, nine out Of
ten OF the white population own their
homes and SO per cent. of the chill
.dren attend school, incidentally II
may be stated that the saloon license
has annually for the last IS years
been fixed at $3o.00o-and, no one ha,
offered to pay the amount for the
saloon privilege-Exohanse.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
Safe Place.

Safe Place.
1T states here that bulldog shoes
are in fashion again." remarked Mr..
Stub as he perused the --latest styles
for men" column.
":rhat so?' laughed Mrs. Stub in
credulously. "Why-er-where does .
bulldog carry his shoes?"
don't you know, Maria?'
"No, John"
"Why, in his grip, of course
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

When New York man resigned his
position because he thought he was
paid too much for his services. hefwas
promptly locked up = Insane. stilI,
that was hardly necessary to prevent
. general movement Of the sort. <1" ,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
lei&ure to Burn.

my DEAR" asked the overworked
business manager of his wife. as he
tried to write check for her, answer
the Telephones receipt the expressman,
and give instructions TO- q floor3Walker,
1T one and the same time: my dear,
in that Great Beyond do you sup
pose any Of the elegant leisure. Of
which the preacher tells us, will fall
to nv fot?sE f+s "a. 49, =
Sure, John" answered his wife.
sweetly. You VII adoubt3esss Jhaya
leisure to burn."-Illustrated Sun
dav Magaxiue. =, bic -. =:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

It. 10 not to be wondered at that 4
lew disease is created by automobiles.
Persons with enough money to keep
! stable of motor cars could not DO
expected to use the everyday. diseases
II the common people.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

Grapes are squeezed six times In
making champagne, yielding wine Of
different qualities.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

ONLY ONE "BROAGO QUININE"
That 10 LAXATIVE BRONO QGlNINE. Look to-
the signature Of u. W. GROVE Used tho World
OYER 70 Cure . Cold in One Day. Nc.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

Chenerosidy iss fine trait, so I
guess a easy guy isa trait mark.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27
> America,. schurcrhk>c Census,

%"ersCAS SHutCU NSuSOo'
The most recent church census of
this country shows 40 denominatiops,,
with 161, 731 ministers, 210,199 church.
es and 32,S83,156 members.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

Useful IN chronic cystttis, chronic dy1.
entsly and diarrhea, and some chronic
diseases 81 tho liver and Kidneys.
These opinions .. to the ingredients
Of Peruna arc held by all writers on
tho subject, including Bartholow and
Scudder:.
j., OF HYDRAsT1s,. BARTHoLow
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

Spot Cash for Your Cream.
Top market prices always. MILTON
DAIRY CO.. st. Paul.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

We Pay Top Price for Cream.
Cash every day. Write for prices and
tags. Muller g. Holmes. St. Paul. MINI.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-03-27

Many things lawful are not expedi.
ent.--Latin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
$3.50 For Best Article.

The Republican congressional commit
toe offers $50 for the best article not
exceeding / 900 words on the subject:
why the Republican Party Should be
Successful Next November. The eompe-
tition is open to all. In Judging the merits
Of contributions consideration will be Civ
en- not only to style, arguments and facts
presented, but to the convincing power.
and it should be bourne in mind that mem
bers of congress are to be elected as wei
as president and vice-presdent.
No manuscripts will be returned but will
be the property Of the committee. The
best article will be widely used both in the
newspapers Of the country and in pam
phlet form. The award will be made
and check sent to successful contestant
about August 18th. Manuscripts must
be mailed not later than July 18th to
Literary Bureau,
Republican Congressional Committee,
Metropolitan Bank Building,
Washington. D. c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
Circus Today.

Sparks circus train arrived in Belding
at an early hour this morning and the un-
loading and erection Of the big tents at
tracted an unusually large crowd OF spec
tators. The Ionia Sentinel has the follow
ing to say concerning the performance as
given there yesterday:
The parade at noon today was very
pretty and number Of unique features
we're introduced. At the hour Of going
to press the performance was well under
way and number Of very high-class
features had been greeted with enthusi-
astc applause. The show is undoubtedly
the best OF its class that has ever visited
Ionia and the excellent ring performance
together with the business like way in
which the show is conducted will un-
doubtedy pack their tents tonight. An
other pleasing feature of the show is the
absence Of everything resembling graf"
No catch penny game, short change men,
or other aluring methods Of obtaining
money"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
BEAT THE COONS
Beidfng Team Won Decoration Day
Game

Beidfng Team Won Decoration Day
Game
The colored team from Grand Rapids
which were supposed to be real cracker
jacks at the national game. came up to
meet the Bslding boys Saturday and car
ry home laurels Of victory.
Our boys. when the ceons.struck town
in the morning, got real scared and ex-
peoted they would have to 60 some if they
kept anywhere near the diamond during
the play. but they were an easy mark, as
our boys could play all around them and
turn summersaults at the same time.
The gentlemen Of color souldn't seem to
hit anything but the air when our battery,
Ahnet and Howe. were in action and the
game closed with only two scores for
them. while Belding made thirteen.
Tom Little, fielder, and Floyd Emmons,
short stop. covered themselves with glory
in their work. The umpires were Dodds
and PEBBLES.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
A NJ U s E NJ E N II s


"Brewster's Millions" one Of the sea
sons success, will be again at Powers
for weeks run, beginning Monday, June
8. There will be two matinees, Wednes-
day and Saturday. The company that
will present the play this time is that
which was used in the original New York
production and which scored such mark
ed success during its last summers rur
at the Colonial theatre Chicago. Edward
Abeles heads the company, snd the sup
porting company includes Sumner Gard
Joseph Woodburn, Willard Howe, William
A. Mack, MmilY Lytton, CASTOR Bell
Sidney Irving, George Clare. Rosalind
Coghlin. Nestor Lennon, Grace Arnold
Edith Taliaferro, Arthur Morris. Alber,
Sackstt. Ted Clare, Amy Summers, Roy
Prosser, Henry Ascher, E. J. DeVarney
Mary Mallon, George Wright, William
Rawson, George Spelvin, Darl MaeBoyle
Walter Clifton, Joseph Turpln, Martir
Hoag, Albert Sperry and John Hodge.
An effort will be made by the loca
management to present the play during
this run at popular summer prices,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
Pumpkin Fanchonettes.

To each two cupfuls Of stewed and
strained pumpkin add one cupful OF
milk, two tablespoonfuls -four. one
tablespoonful of butter. one-quarter
teaspoonful each Of cinnamon and
ginger, q grating Of nutmeg. one-half
teaspoonful Of salt, one-half cupful Of
sugar. Heat the pumpkin. add the dry
materials, well mixed, then add the
milk, butter and beaten yolks of eggs,
reserving the whites for meringue.
Cut out pastry In rounds to At over
gem pans, bake. then All with the mix
ture, which has been cooked and par
TALLY cold, cover with the meringue
and finish In a moderate oven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
Tattoo a. Temperance Pledge.

Kim Kyong Syop is a big. strspping
fellow, energetic In body and jealous
In spirit. who 10 engaged In selling tho
Scriptures In Korea.
Five years ago he was worshiping
evil spirits. says a missionary who
sends home the story 10 the British
and Foreign Bible society. For three
years he sacrificed COW 10 them each
year. When Kim became a Christian
he cleared out OF his house and prem
ises a7 devils nests" made of paper
and old rags.
On the ball of each thumb Kim has
a black spot. and the missionary asked
him II they were tattooed
Yes" said Kim. Il did that when
vowed TO give up strong drink-p
that IL ever again I raised a glass OF
liquor TO my mouth In eithes hand !
should see that spo< and remcmbes
my VOW"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
ETHEL WITT DEAD
Released From Her Long Suffering
Last Friday

Released From Her Long Suffering
Last Friday
The death Of Mrs. Ethel Witt occurred
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Witt
Friday, May 29th, at lo:l5 o'clock a. m
She had been patient sufferer for
about six months with consumption and
was conscious up to within very few
moments Of her death.
The deceased maiden name was Ethel
May Stevens and she was born in Hunger.
ford, Mich. October IL 1882, and came
here to work in the Richardson Silk mill
about ten years ago, having very many
dear friends among all who knew her.
She was married to Leonard Witt Sept
IA, 1904, at Ionia, and one child bright
little daughter. Francis Louise. was born
to them who with the bersavsd husband
survives her.
She has been = member Of the L. o. T.
M. for about IL years and also a member
Of the o. z. S. for two years. The
funeral was largely attended by the
orders and many friends at the NJ E.
church. Sunday afternoon. where Rev.
Craig preached a fine sermon. Many
beautiful flowers and floral offerings
covered the easket. The remains were
in charge Of Foster & Ritter, undertakers,
and were laid to rest in River Ridge
cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
Recipe for Herring Dish.

A herring dish brought over from
Normandy by French woman Is pre-
pared in this way: A big onion is
chopped fine and fried In butter until
IL is a rich golden brown, but not
burned. Then ID is removed and six
big herrings are put into the pan and
cooked. When they are nicely
Drowned, they are arranged on a hot
plate with the onions. and a sauo.
made with salt, pepper and two table
spoonfuls of vinegar cooked together
Is turned over them. Mustard is
passed with them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
suffering Blood Poison

George Scranton Of Grattan. one OF the
old and prominent farmers Of the town.
ship is in the city under the care OF DR..
Little suffering from blood poison and in
a precarious condition.
He was trimming trees few weeks
ago and run thorn in one OF his hands
He came to Belding a few days ago anc
stopped at Mrs. Kate Farrells where hs
became SO delerious from fever and pair
it became necessary for the doctor to have
assistance to restrain him and give proper
care. Every thing possible is being done
to make him comfortable.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-04
See Here Boys;

The Ladies Aid society Of the M. E
church will pay loc per hundred pounds
for old papers, magazines, books without
covers, newspapers, broken rolls wall
paper, pasteboard boxes, anything that is
paper. Persons having papers to donate
to the society. please get them together
and il boys do not call for them, notify un-
dersigned committee. Boys will deliver
their papers at Mrs. Sprague's on Pleas
ant street and those on North Side at
Mrs. Miners, near the school house. on
Saturday afternoon, June 20.
Mrs. Sprague
Mrs. Behler
Mrs. S. Norton