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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
ABSTINENCE IN ANTARCTIC.
Alcohol Left Out of Supplies for Ex-
ploring Expedition.

In a detailed account of an inspec-
ton of the outfit of the British Antarc-
tic expedition made In London, In COM
pany with Lieut. Shackleton, the lead
er of the enterprise, writer In the
London Temperance Chronicle states
that among the provisions to be car
ried by the expedition alcohol is con-
spicuously absent After explaining the
fine equipment of the Nimrod, the yes
sci which will carry the expedition
and noting the scientific selection OF
provisions on her store list, the writer
states: But to us the most interesting
point about the whole expedition Is
Lieut.. Shackleton's firm determination
to carry no alcohol, save very little
quantity indeed for strictly medical
purposes, and to be administered by
the medical officer alone, and that I'M
der the most exceptional circum-
stances only. Lieut.. Shackleton knows
we'll the danger resulting from the use
of alcohol where the temperature drops
from 60 to 20 degrees below zero. and
follows In this wise precaution his
great predecessor, Sir John Ross, who,
In addition to his northern polar voy-
ages, rs years ago, sailed the same
seas on the same quest as that of the
Nimrod, and whose emphatic utter
ance after his memorable Arctic voy-
age OF earlier days, was couched In
the following terms: THE most ire
sistible proof Of the value OF absti-
hence was when we abandoned our ship
and were obliged TO leave behind us
all our wine and spirits. II was re-
markable to observe how much strong
er and more able the men were to do
their work when they had nothing but
water to drink" In insuring the prac-
tice OF strict abstinence among bis
men Lieut.. Shackleton is but follow
ing the principle demonstrated by all
previous experience in such expedi-
lions that indulgence in alcohol is de-
rogatory to the highest physical eff
cheney of the men engaged. and a
menace to the best interests of the en-
tire undertaking."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
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WANT LAW AMENDED.
Southern Baptist Convention Urges
Temperance Legislation.

The following communication was
passed by the Southern Baptist con-
vention In favor of a temperance
amendment TO the present interstate
commerce law:
Whereas, The greatest enemy Of
the cause of Christ, which we, as a
convention, in part represent, Is the
legalized liquor traffic:
Whereas, All of the states compos-
Ing this convention have more or less
Of prohibition territory within their
borders:
Resolved. That we respectfully,
but earnestly request the proper Off
Gals of our national government not
to issue privilege taxes for the sale OF
liquor where its sale is prohibited by
the laws of the state.
That we urge our senators and rep
resentatives In congress TO pass the
Hepburn-Dolliver bill, or the Little
field-Carmack bill, or some similar
measure. making liquor shipped from
one state to another subject 70 the
laws of the state into which it is i'm
ported"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
AGED OAK is PART OF HISTORY.
Centuries Old and Washington and
Clinton Sat Under II.

II was at Kingston during the Gin
ton reburial ceremonies on Decoration
Day" said a New York man, and
stood a while beneath the branches
of what is perhaps one Of the most re-
markable old oak trees TO be found
anywhere in this country.
Just how old the tree is no one
knows, but there are records showing
that 260 years ago 1t was a landmark.
The tree stands there to-day more
than 100 feet high and It's trunk is
nine feet in diameter Nowhere about
liz did l discover any sign of decay
or declining vigor.
But aside from its admirable physi-
cal condition and aspect this old tree
has historic interest. The tree stands
not great way from the old senate
house where the state of New York
had its birth, and IL marks one edge
OF a plot on which the famous one-leg-
ged Dutch governor OF the colony,
Peter Stuyvesant, built a stockade as
a defense for the colonists against
marauding Indians.
After the revolutionary war, when
Gen. Washington went UP from New
burgh 10 visit Gen George Clinton at
Kingston, the two patriots sat be-
meath the spreading branches OF this
oak and for hours recounted the events
Of the long struggle and doubtless dis
cussed plans for the future welfare
of the country. Who may know but
that some OF the benefits which we en-
JOY to-day under the institutions of our
government are results OF the discus
sions Of those two great patriots be-
meath this grand old tree? / brought
myself to think so, at any rate.
"A few miles from this historic old
oak. an old resident informed me, is
another tree which besides being an
ancient landmark Ia something OF a
curiosity. II is chestnut tree, with a
trunk 81 feet In circumference, from
which about six feet from the ground
white elm OF large size has grown.
The chestnut trunk completely en-
closes that OF the elm, and the explar
nation OF the curious association lie
that az some time branch OF the
chestnut was broken off, leaving a
cavity in which in time mould and
vegetable matter collected and made
suitable depth of soil for the seed of
the elm, which lodged therein 70
terminate and grow and become q
tree, a veritable part OF its unprotest-
ing host, the mammoth chestnut
trunk"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
POOLING THE AMERICANS.
Rhine Wine Merchants Boast Of Their
Deceptions.

There is much interesting sugges-
ton in the frank way in which con-
vention of 1900 wine growers at Oes-
trich-on-the-Rhine discussed their bust
ness, and especially that part of 1t re-
lating to the export trade to the Uni
ted States. 1t was openly stated that
Rhine wines which are fayorites with
the American people are often falsely
labeled, and the further explanation
was given that almost no genuine
Niersteiner goes to the United States,
because the exporters trust to "Ameri-
can lack of experience with wines to
escape detection" In other words
spurious products are unhesltatingly
palmed off on Americans. who pay
good prices for them. This admission
of the practice of deliberate fraud
should have effect. One way to avoid
being thus imposed on, says Troy
Times, Is not to drink wine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
GRATTAN,

Corn and beans are growing fast
since the late rains.
The Sunday huckleberry pickers
stripped the swamps here without
permission from the owners.
The relatives here were panied to
learn that Ed Barris of Elkhart, Ind
former resident here, is having ty-
phoid fever.
Mike Heating is home from Grand
Rapids for ten days vacation.
The German Medicine Co. was at
Grattan one week. Miss Bernice
Matice drew the gold ring set with
rubies, as the most popular lady.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie McKinon have
returned to their home in Putney, S
d., after lengthy visit with rela-
tiyes here.
Willie jerks was at Grand Rapids
last week to have thorough examin-
alton of his left shoulder. 1t was
lOuuu lndl luC SldNlStC UOHC WdS II d.
tured by his fall nearly three weeks
ago.
Grover Sears departed this life July
l5in the full triumph of the Christian
faith in risen SAVIOR and a heavenly
home. His age was 46 years. Funeral
services were held at the Grattan
church July II, the Rev. A. H. Stur-
gis, who had been his spiritual advis-
or, officiating. st. John AL was the
chosen text. The Grange officiatet
at the grave which was literally q
bed of flowers. The church was more
than filled with sympathizing friends
, for the bereaved wife and son.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CHUROHes.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser
vices at 1890 a. m and 1880 p. m. Sabbath
School at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening REV g. G.
CRAIG Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services
1880 a. m and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath schoo
at :45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursda
evening REV. N j. MYERS Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services at 1880 a
IN. and 1880 D. m. Sabbath school at cunPu
morning service, Prayer meeting OhTr, oil
day evening. REV. @. r.. MAxFIELD ct,
CHURCH OF CHRIST-Preaching on each
Sunday at 1890 and 1880. Communion
every Lords Day. G. +. at $50. 5. ;. at
IL m. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
Rev. O. w. WINTER. Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. m. Preach
ing at 1880 p m Prayer meeting Friday
evening. REV. L. FLETCHER, Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL MISSION
Morning prayer and sermon in Woodman
Hall at 10; 80 a. m. SUNDAY. Evening service
at 1880 pm. J. A. BAYNToH. Priest in Charge
ST, JOSEPH'S CAThOLIC-Services at
500 a. IN and 1880 a. IN. alternately every
SUNDAY morning. REV. FIR. ZINDLER
LATTER DAY SAINTS-North Side, Mil
lard Addition, corner OF Eager and Moulton
street-Sunday school at 1890, social meet
ing at 1870 a, m, preaching at 1880 p IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1880.
Everybody welcome.
A. n Hill Pastor
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Alcohol in Physical Tests.

Prof. Durig, of Vienna, who is him
self not an abstainer, has been max
ing experiments in mountain climbing
at times without using alcohol and
again after consuming an amount
equal to one litre of beer. He has
come to the conclusion that on the
alcohol days he accomplished 20 per
cent less than on abstinent days. He
says that the energy stored for work
is on alcohol days only partially used,
dropping Is per cent. below normal.
Further he declares that the organ
ism when supplied with alcohol as a
fuel works not only more slowly than
when supplied with proper food, but
at the same time that direct injuries
result to the system.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Better of Without Saloons.

from Bristol, Va, and also from their
twin city Bristol. Tenn, just across
the line. The usual liquor cry that a
lot of empty buildings will be thrown
upon the town, and rents decline, is
given contradiction by recent press
dispatch from Bristol, which says in
part: The abolition Of the saloons
has not in the least disturbed prop
erty values so far. Those houses that
have already been emptied Of saloons
In Bristol, Va, have been rented, with
one or two exceptions at higher price
than they formerly brought"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Probate Court
for the County of IOnia,
Al . a session OF said court. held at the pro-
bate ONCE IN the City of lonia, ia said county,
on the twentieth day or July A. ID 1905
Present. HON. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate Of
PETER SEIBEL Deceased.
Frank Il Chase, administrators Of said es-
tate, having filed in said court his petition
praying that time and place be assigned
for the examination and allowance OF his
final account with said estate,
IL is Ordered. that the sevonteenth day OF
August. A. ID. 1908, at ten O'clock in the fore
noon. at said probate ONCE. be and Is hereby
appointed for hearing said petition:
IT is Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy OF
this order. Tor three successive weeks previ-
Gus TO said day of hearing. in the Bedding
Banner a newspaper printed and circulated
In said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
ANNA II. WEBSTER. Judge OF Probate.
A true copy. Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Drink Bill Of Country.

The New York Tribune, one of the
most conservative and reliable news
papers in the United States. says:
The drink bill of the United States is
H,410, 236,702. All the corn. wheat,
rye, oats. barley. buckwheat and po-
taotoes put together will not pay for
1t. The liquor traffic costs more each
year than our whole civil service, our
army, navy and congress. the river.
harbor and pension bills; all we pay
for local government; all national,
state and county debts; and all the
schools In the country. In fact, this
government pays more for liquors
than for every function of every kind
Oh BoVernmepL< 49, -------
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Notice


To The Public:
You are hereby notified that the board
of assessors of the city Of Belding, in
compliance with the direction OF the COM
mon council of the said city, heretofore
expressed by a resolution, have made and
reported to the common council and filed
with the city clerk of the city of Beldna,
a special assessment roll upon which is
entered and described all the lots, prem
ses and parcels of land to be assessed,
and the valuation thereof with the names
of the persons chargeable with the assess
ments thereon, and upon which is levied
against such persons the amounts to be
assessed for the construction OF sewer
in Sub division (B) of Sewer District No.
| Cd Of the city OF Belding which said sew
or is TO be laid as follows, to wit: Com
mencing at the point of intersection Of the
center line of Congress street and the
easterlY line of lot No. q g. of the Belding
addition if extended northerly, thence run
ming westerly along the center line Of
| Congress street to the center of Broas
street, then commencing at the point of
intersection of the center lines of Congress
and Broas streets, thence running south
erly along the center line of Broas street
to the point of intersection of the center
! lines or BToaS ana washington streets,
then commencing at the point of intersec-
ton of the center lines of Broas and Con-
gress streets. thence running northerly
along the center line OF Broas street to
the point Of intersection of the center line
Of Broas street with the southerly line Of
lot No. (95) of Supervisor Moons plat il
extended westerly.
You are further notified that on the
oath day of July. A. D. | 9o8, the COM
mon council, together with the board Of
assessors Of the city of Belding. will be If
session from eight O'Clock in the forenoon
until six o'clock in the afternoon at the
council rooms in the city Of Belding FOL
the purpose of hearing objections. review.
ing the assessments and taking such othe
measures in regard thereto as provided
in the charter. Any person Directing t
the assessment may file his objections il
writing with the city clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Probate Court
for the County OF lonia,
At session Of said court, held al the pro-
bate ONCE IN the City OF lOnia. In said county,
on the twentieth day Of July a. D.. 1905
Present: HON. monte oMERY WEBSTER,
Judge Of Probate
m the Matter of the Estate of
MARCELLUS A. WHEELER Deceased.
Frank II Chase. Administrator Of said Es-
tate having fled In said court his petition
praying that time and place be assigned
Tor the examination and allowance of his
final account with said estate.
II is Ordered That the seventeenth day OF
August A ID. 1908. at ten o'clock Ia the fore
noon at said probate Office. be aud is hereby
appointed for hearing said petition
1T Is Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given by publication Of a copy of
this order for three consecutive weeks pre-
Vious to said day Of bearing. in the Belding
Banner, newspaper printed and circulated
In said county. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
ANNA f. WEBSTER Judge of Probate.
A true copy. Register of Probate,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

csTATE OE MICHIGAN The Probate Court
= for the County of lonia. AZ session OF
said Court. held at the Probate Office In the
civ of Ionia. in said County, on the sixth
day OF July, A. d. 1908.
present: Hon. Montgomery Webster
Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the Estate OF
DIVINE CALkINS, Deceased
r. n. Calkins. having fled In said court his
petition PRAYING that the administration OF
said estate be granted TO Fred L. Spencer or
some other suitable person.
III Is Ordered. That the third day OF
August A, D. 1908. at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon at said probate ONCE, be and is here
bv appointed for hearing said petition.
IL Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given by publication OF copy OF
this order for three successive weeks pre-
vious To said day OF hearing: IN me Beiolns
banner, newspaper printed and circulated
~ '''''' MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
"A true copy Judge OF IIODdte
Anna IL. Webster,
Register OF Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
No Saloons in Mississippi.

For 20 years Mississippi has had a
local option law On petition of one
third of the electors of country, the
board of supervisors must order an
election, whether any liquor or alco-
holic liquors shall be sold or given
away therein. To-day, out of rs coun-
ties, such liquors can only be sold in
seven of them, and the next legisla-
ture will certainly put the saloon out
OF the seven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
To Cut plate Glass.

To cut a piece of plate glass II is
thought diamond cutter is necessary,
but It is not If the glass Is not very
thick It can be cut with a pair OF scis-
sors, a large pair being preferable.
While cutting hold the glass beneath
half foot or more of water, and 1t
can be cut any shape desired. A
round piece of glass has been cut out
OF a good sized pane In Just this man
ner. The scissors do not have to be
extra sharp.-Success
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Couldn't Reform II.

The brewers of Texas adopted the
plan Of taxing themselves 20 cents for
each keg of beer manufactured and
sold. The tax Is said to have created
a fund of about 100000. which was
utilized for the purpose Of driving the
dives out of business. The plan failed
and has been abandoned. The brewers
have found that the saloon won't re-
form.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Vote Out the Saloon.

Webster county, Kentucky. has
voted out the saloon by remarkable
majority. The Womans Christian
Temperance Union has conducted the
campaign and is naturally elated over
the result
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
The sense Of Duty.

A sense Of duty pursues us ever II
Is omnipresent like the Deity. II we
take to ourselves the wings OF the
morning. and dwell in the uttermost
parts OF the sea, duty performed or
duty violated is still with US, for our
happiness or our misery. II we say
the darkness shall cover us, In the
darkness as in the light our obliga-
,lions are with us yet.-Daniel Web
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Friends In Need.

What need we have any friends. II
we should neeI have need of them?
They were the most needless creatures
living, should we ne'er have use for
them, and would most resemble sweet
instruments hung up In cases that
keep their sounds to themselves
Shakespeare.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
rake PIedqe to Escape jail.

A new law enacted by the Vermont
legislature provides that persons con-
victed of the first and second offence
OF intoxication can take the total abb
stinence pledge and have their sen
tence suspended as long as they keep
1t. This bill provides for cure for
habitual drunkards If they choose to
take II rather than their punishment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

IN less than
weeks.

lad experience with this
h hardy believe at first
Dream Salve can and
bubt about the matter
I many letters are on file
grateful patients, telling
asy way in which Won
We has removed all traces
in affection.
Galley, a well-known bus
ID in the Stevens Bldg,
hs recently cured of a bad
fourteen years standing.
4 many doctors and taking
ithout relief, MIR. Kealey
try Wonderful Dream
weeks was entirely cured.
Lider this a remarkable cure.
spent hundreds of dollars in
re of annoyance with this
Z skin ailment. have since
be heard of other cures. some
= remarkable than mine, which
Grating the value of Wonderful
sreat skin healer"
eczema, why not try a box
Dream Salve. If il fails,
HI refund your money.
\ughl Keep il in your
-, Chapped hands, Piles,
rost-bites, Boils and Sores OF
will never use anything else.
our druggist or mailed pre-
e Sample and Dream Book
Dreams and their meaning. 4
:AM SALvE CO.. Detroit. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
A Great Victory.

One Of the greatest victories for the
Ohio Anti-Saloon league In It's history
was that at East Liverpool. The city
has 1000 people and it will be closed
against the liquor interests for two
years
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
Down. but Not Out.

First Mate-A man fell overheard
Just now.
Cal tain-why didn't you give an
alarm?
Ernt Mato-What was the user He
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
PERE MARQUETTE


Let US be content to do little. IL
God sets us at little tasks. 1t is but
pride and self-will which says: Give
me something huge to fight. and
should enjoy that; but why make me
sweep the dust ?"-CharIes Kinsley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
(oFFIcIAL.)

Council Chamber, Friday July IL. 1908
Meeting called to order by President
pro tenn Crawford. Roll call: present
Aid. Crawford, Hudson, Menkee, Scott. a..
Absent. Aid Hull and Putnam.
Minutes OF last meeting read and APP
proved
Aid. Hull takes his seat.
Moved by Aid. Hudson, seconded by
Aid. Menkee that the purchasing commit
tee be authorized to purchase CRATES for
oatchbasins and man-hole covers for the
Congress street sewer. which motion pre-
vailed. Yeas, Aid. Crawford. Hudson.
Hull. Menkee, Scott, S. Nays o.
Moved by Aid. Hull seconded by Aid.
Hudson. that the purchasing committee be
authorized to purchase cement for the
Congress street sewer, which motion pre-
vailed Yeas, Aid. Crawford. Hudson.
Hull, Menkee Scott. S. Nays, O.
Moved by Aid. Hull, seconded by Aid
Menkee that the following city bills be al
lowed and orders be drawn for the same
which motion prevailed. Yeas, Aid. Craw
ford, Hudson, Hull, Menkee. Scott, S
Nays, o.
Herald Pub. Co. Order book for
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23
THE WORLDS
GREATEST PARK
Riveryiew -Chicago's Dazzling Fairyiand
of Amusement Devices.


of Amusement Devices.
To see Chicago at play one must 50 20
fsivervfew. Great cities are attractive IN
gay moods and the metropolis on the
lake" Is never merrier than when disporI
ing itself In this wonderful park.
The Roman hippodrome cannot be com
pared with this great park. either In
magnitude, fabulous Investment or at
tendance
children are within the enclosure or the
vest and beautiful resort Instantly
after one enters the white masonry OF
the gates and till he energies. he Is mys
tfed bewildered, entranced. Broad WIS.,
tas lead everywhere to turreteq pavii-
lions, circuses. theaters. bshets, -btreets
of Cairo" ball parks, casinos. wafer
chutes, cascades, electric launches. minia-
ture railways. wild West Shows, aerial
coasters. menageries, Japanese pagodas
and open air concerts by the WORLDS nm
est bands. - .
chimes OF bells, peals OF organs. roar OF
trains. cooling swish OF waters, dashina
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

Moved by Aid. Hull, seconded by Aid.
Menkee, that the following park bills be
allowed and orders be drawn for same,
which motion prevailed Yeas. Aid Craw-
ford, Hudson, Hull, Menkee, Scott, s..
Nays, o.
Chas. Murray, bolts for park seats 2 90
Nathan Hill. labor in park 90 90
Edward Fogarty, labor in park so
Moved by Aid. Hull, seconded by Aid.
Hudson, that the following bills as recon-
mended by the Board Of Water Commiss-
toner's, be allowed and orders be drawn
for same, which motion prevailed Yeas,
Aid Crawford, Hudson. Hull. Menkee
Scott. s. NAYS 0.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

Alfred Locke Dwight c. Sheldon
A TTORNEYS AT LAw-Of3ce Over Tuin-
"A stra Hardware Main St. Belding. Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

Moved by Aid. Hull, seconded by Aid.
Menkee, that the common council Of the
city Of Belding do now ADJOURN until Fri
day July "a, at 8 o'clock a. m. which
motion prevailed Yeas, Aid Crawford,
Hudson, Huh, Menkee Scott, NAYS. O.
W. S. EDDY. City Clerk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-07-23

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