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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
WHERE THE DANGER LAY.
Listeners in Greater Peril Than Was
Ambitious Musician.

There was never a more conscien-
tious young man than Eben Soule, and
when he found how much absorbed he
had become with the mere idea Of
playing In the town band, he con-
suited his minister. DO you reck-
on ] could give up all that time to
music without falling from grace" he
asked. anIiously.
The good old Methodist had q saw
ing sense OF humor. He saw that his
parishioner was much distressed be-
tween his wishes and his conscience,
but the minister smiled on him, never
theless
It's the horn you're asked TO play,
hear" he said. Ever had much ex-
perience with IL, Eben?"
Never tried 1t but once, but like
the sound of it first-rate,' said the
young man.
MINI" said the minister. We'll,
think you needn't be afraid Of falling
from grace on account OF it, but / do
hope you'll manage things so your
family and neighbors won't have TO
pass through the fiery temptation OF
hearing you practice too often,
Eben. Youths Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Peruna Is nor a nervine nor
sfimuianL IL benefits fhe nerves
by beHefifing digestion.


Peruna frees the stomach of ca
tarrhal COMPOSITIONS and normal diges-
ton is the result.
In other words. Peruna goes to the
bottom of the whole difficulty, when
the disagreeable symptoms disappear
Mrs. J. c. Jamison, Wallace, Cal,
writes:
Il was troubled with my stomach
for six years, Was treated by three
doctors. They said that had nervous
dyspepsia. / was put on liquid diet
for three months.
Il improved under the treatment,
but as soon as ] stopped taking the
medicine, got bad again.
Il saw Testimonial of man whose
case was similar TO mine being cured
by Peruna, so thought would give it
trial.
IL procured a bottle at once and
commenced taking il. ! have taken
several bottles and am entirely cured"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

send it over anyhow. Just like the
Hudsons! / could shake that Henriet.
ia, with her weddings"
Emily said nothing. She was gather
ing herself together to meet the blow
she knew intuitively was approaching.
Her hands trembled so that she could
scarcely hold her knitting. Presently
ly out of the window
There's that lsmp-shade," she said,
musingly. Il almost forgot we had
it. I'll just give 'em that. They'll not
have four lamp-shades-not like that
one, that's sure! Thatll be just the
thing"
Emily watched her disappear in
silence. Then she crawled miserably
onto the bed and pulled the quilt over
her and shivered.
An icy gust of wind rushed in with
Matilda when she returned, but she
herself was warm enough. She almost
suffered in her wrath.
What do you think" she exclaimed,
leaning over her sister and shaking a
long finger at her. That old Miss
Grant was at the wedding. and, do you
know, she suspicioned right away
where that lampshade came from.
That your present. she said, kind OF
turning up her eyes the way she does,
you know. Well, now that does beat
all. ! don't see where you got IL.
Looks like ii came from the city
Well, so il did ! says, as short as
that; but ] couldn't stop her. She
kind OF smiled TO herself In knowing
sort OF way, and, Looks as If Mrs.
Henry bought it for you, she says,
and laughed right out She is the
meanest! Well bime by ! heard her
saying something to Henrietta about
lamp-shades, and she just bristled
right up, and when | came away.
Thank you for the lamp. shade she
says. L hear IL came from the city!'
And I'm going to send for il back,
and give EN- the glass dish after all.
and plenty good enough, too. IN
write 'em a note thatlI make EN- open
their eyes for once!"
Emily flushed deeply. She sat up
right on the sofa and threw off the
shawl "Oh, Matilda, don't do that"
she begged. Don't send for It back
after you have given IL TO them!"
But her sisters face was set in gran
tie lines.
10 was dreadful of Matilda TO ask
for her present back again. yet after
all. the lamp-shade was worth the
price Of the humiliation. Her heart
beat happily Once more she would
have her treasure back.
She never asked what was in the
note sent by the grocer's boy with the
green glass dish. but he brought the
lamp-shade back with him and Ma.
tilda received IL at the door in haugh-
~ silence and set the box on the
floor while she went TO get supper. In
an instant Emily had the shade in
her arms and spread out the fiounces.
She caressed the rose petals and laid
her pallid face against the brilliant
color and smiled at her good fortune.
That night she slept restfully. with
the box hidden safely under her bed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
BUILT UP
Right Food Gives Strength and Brain
Power.

The natural elements Of wheat and
barley, including the phosphate OF pot.
ash, are found in Grape-Nuts. and that
IS why persons who are run down from
improper food pick up repidly on
GrapeNuts.
My system was run down by exces-
sive night work" writes a y. Y. man.
lin spite OF a liberal supply OF ordi-
nary food.
After using Grape-Nuts / noticed
Improvement at once, in strength. and
nerve and brain power.
This. food seemed to lift me up and
stay with me for better exertion. with
less fatigue. My weight increased 20
lbs. with vigor and comfort in proper.
ton.
When travelling ! always carry the
food with me 10 insure having IT,"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich Read The Road TO Well.
VILE" 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, 1908-06-11
TORTURED SIX MONTHS
BY Terrible Itching Eczema-Bsby's
Suffering Was Terrible - Soon
Entirely Cured by Cutieura.

Eczema appeared on my sons face.
We went 10 doctor who treated him
for three months. Then he was so bad
that his face and head were nothing
but one sore and his ears looked as IL
they were going TO fall off. so we tried
another doctor for four months, the
baby never getting any better. His
hand and legs had big sores on them
and the poor little fellow suffered so
terribly that he could not sleep. After
he had suffered six months We tried
set Of the Cuticura Remedies and
the first treatment let him sleep and
rest well; in one week the sores were
gone and in two months he had clear
face. Now he is two years and has
never had eczema again. Mrs. Louis
Leck, r. F. d. 8, San Antonio, Tex.
Apr. Is, 1907"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
THE ORANGE LAMP-SHADE
By CAROLINE BENEDICT BURRELL
tCopyright.)

amt going to do less than other peo-
pie. guess Ill get glass dish for
Jelly. They've got some at Johnson's
for 80 cents, l believe; they was green
with gilt on 'em, real handsome. IL
she's seen 'em and knows how much
they are, ! don't care mite" Emily
breathed again.
The glass dish was duly purchased
and brought home. Emily regarded it
been robbed of her boarded wealth.
IL was a beautiful dish.
The day before the wedding Mrs.
Hudson came over TO borrow the
silver plated cake basket. She said
she couldn't stop minute, but after
she had risen to go she paused, beam
ing with maternal pride.
You just ought to see her pres
ents," she said, exultingly. His folks
gave her six tablespoons and six tea
spoons, all solid, and his married sis
ter matched EN- in forks. And she's
got china and three tablecloths and
two pictures and four of them green
glass jelly dishes for jelly they've got
at Johnson's. ] think tours too many,
but she says she'll probably break
some moving, and | don't know but
she will. Well, you come over early,
and I'm obliged for the cake basket"
Matilda shut the door after her and
returned with lips tightly set.
IF that don't beat me" she said,
vindictively. -Four green glass dishes
already, and she thinks that's too
many! ] wonder if she found out we
got one? IL | thought she had, I'd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
AGAIN DECLINED WITH THANKS.
Would-Be Contributor "Up Against"
the Misanthropic Editor.

The editor looked up as the caller
came forward, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Sir" said the latter, you OBJ
jected TO the meter of the spring
poem | submitted 10 you the other
day. Because OF this | have for the
present dropped poetry and turned
my attention to the art OF the essay
list. Here, sir. is a paper on Woman
and Her Defects which / trust you
will find to your liking"
The editor stared hard at the title
of the essay.
Woman and Her Defects" he
repeated Are you a married man,
sir?"
NO" replied the caller, II am not
married"
The editor laughed harshly.
You should choose subjects" he
said, with which you have had an
opportunity TO become familiar"
And he handed back the essay on
Woman and Her Defects"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
An Occasion for Re joicinq.

Recently the usual morning exer-
cises OF school were interrupted by a
knock at the door. After reading a
note which had been handed In. the
principal announced that one Of the
teachers would be unable 10 be at
school for several days, owing TO a
slight illness. Immediately two boys
began 10 whisper Upon asking what
the trouble was, the boys said they
were only talking about the selection
OF a hymn.
And Whist would you like to sing"
said the teacher.
Count Your Blessings, was the
quick response.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
HOW ONE FARMER HAD HIS EYES
OPENED.
Profits Another Man Made Seemed
Impossible to Him, But Were
Easily Explained.

Two farmers who met at the County
Court House recently became deeply
interested in a talk about stockraising.
On comparing notes they found that
each owned about the same number
OF acres and that their profits from
stock raising, dairy products and
poultry were about the same.
One OF these gentlemen was quite
puzzled when he learned that although
the other man had about the same
acreage and made almost the same
profit as himself, he had only half as
many horses, cows. hogs and poultry
He was a bit inclined TO doubt the
other mans veracity so he said:
Look here. my friend. l don't see
how it is possible for you to equal
my profits when I've got more head OF
stock than you have"
"Ah, it's easily enough explained"
was the reply; lust put it down to the
good health OF my stock. That is the
great secret of making poultry and live
stock pay the greatest possible profit. ="
well, you may be right" said the
other man, thoughtfully. Il have often
thought that l could get better re-
suits IL my chickens and cows especial
ly, were in better condition, but con-
cluded that as long as they were not
actually dying they would soon pick
up and be all right" His companion
smiled. why" said he, your own
words explain why my stock pays bet
ter profits than yours. You are no
worse of than lot of other men we
know. They are in the same fix, but
there is no excuse for it. You know
very well that when you are feeling
out OF sorts. or ailing, and your meals
don't tempt your appetite, you be-
come dispirited, languid, and you can't
attend to your work. Then it is you
send for the doctor or buy some re-
liable tonic. Why not consider your
poultry and livestock from the same
viewpoint? They need regulator and
tonic and good food more than any
thing else when you wonder why they
don't pay you better"
And let me tell YOU" he added. 81
would just as soon think of doing with
Oub wafer lOI my pOullIN anu i've
stock as / would do without Pratts
Animal and Poultry Regulator That,
and that only. is why they keep in
good health and make money for me"
The speaker might have explained
that Pratts Animal Regulator is used
more extensively than any other
preparation by American farmers and
breeders; that it prevents and cures
the common ailments OF animals and
tones up their whole system.
Pratts Poultry Regulator is unques-
tionably the best preparation that our
readers can give TO their poultry. It
is guaranteed egg producer and in
creases the size OF fowls, makes little
chicks grow quickly, prevents cape,
cholera and leg weakness. in a word,
1t keeps poultry strong, healthy and
profitable.
BY sending postal card request to
the Pratt Food Company, Department
r, Philadelphia, our readers can OBJ
tain free OF charge any one OF the
following 25c books: Pratts New
Poultry Book. Pratts New Horse Book,
Prstts New Cattle Book, Pratts New
Hog Book and Pratts New Sheep
Book
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
500 Reward 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to learn
that there least one eaded disease that science
has been able cure in all its stages and that 10
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cure now known 10 the medical fraternity Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires q eonsttu-
tional treatment Hairs Catarrh Cure 10 taken In
teruay, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
irg nature in doing its work The proprietors have
80 much faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case thai IL fails 70
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address r. J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Useless Society.

Mrs. Jones often declared that she
enjoyed little chat with their fish
dealer because he was a man OF such
don Opinion. she returned from mar
ket somewhat puzzled by his remarks.
Il said to him, just in the way OF
conversation. declared Mrs. Jones,
that had heard that man becomes
like that with which he most associ-
aies.
That's ridiculous, Mrs. Jones,' he
answered. I've been a fshmonger
ell my life and cant swim a yard
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
S1o AND HIS MEMORY.
Old Gentleman Really Had Very Lit
tie &c Drag About.

II was severe trial TO Mr. Harding
that his only sons memory was not
all that could be desired Where in
the world he got such forfetfpl
streak from is beyond me- said the
exasperated father To his wife on one
occasion.
What has he forgotten now
asked Ms. Harding. with eyes down
cast and demure expression.
The figures OF the last return from
the election on the bulletin board. y
and Mr.. Harding inserted finger In
his collar as II TO loosen it, and shook
his head vehemently. Looked at 'em
as he came past not half an hour ago,
and now cant tell me.
AS | said 10 him. If you're so
stupid you can't keep few simple fig
nres in your head. why don't you write
EN- down on piece OF paper. as | do,
and have done all my life. long before
was your age?' Youths Com.
panion.
It's a lucky turn for the theatrical
manager when he is compelled TO turn
people away from the box Office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
A WILLING Tool,

Since young Jim De Peyster, who
belongs TO one OF our best families.
lost his money, he has gone into the
social burglary business"
Social burglary"
Yes; he chaperons rich parvenus."
How is that burglary"
He helps them TO break into So
ciety with Jimmy"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

for five months in a
hospital l was dis
charged as incur
able, and given only
six months 10 live.
My heart was affect
ed, ] had smother
ing spells and some
times fell uncon-
scious. l got so /
couldn't use my
arms, my eyesight
was impaired and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Grandma's Occupstion.

Bobby and Johnny were digging IN
the sand under my window. Johnny
says: My grandmas dead; she's
gone to Heaven; my mother says
So"
Il know it, replies Bobby. in a mat
ter-of-fact way. Bobby says
Johnny. what do you s'spose she's
doing up there" Without an in
stant's hesitation came the reply:
"Oh, standin' up, lookin' round,
guess"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
That InarticuIate crv.

Railway employees are cautioned
not to give any information TO the Gu
rious public. are they mott"
They must be. Even the brakeman
seems inclined to make you guess at
the names OF the stations Washing
ton Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Unique.

Il have something novel in the way
Of melodrama."
State your case"
The blacksmith is a rascal, while
the banker is about as honest as the
day is long!"-Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

the kidney secretions were badly dis
ordered. | was completely worn out
and discouraged when ! began using
Doan's Kidney Pills, but they went
right to the cause of the trouble and
did their work we'll have been
feeling well ever since"
Sold by all dealers. so certs a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. y. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
In q Pinch. Use ALIENS Foor.EAse.

A powder. II cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists, Csc. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. AID
dress A. s. Olmsted. lie Roy. ". Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

Nature is sometimes kind. Occa
sionally a red-headed man gets bald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

the eve, use PErrTTs EYE SALVE, alb
Solutely harmless, acts quickly. 25c. Al
druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. Y. y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

It's wise wife who knows her own
husband
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
No Need for X.

Citizen (curiously)-Can women
where you come from make their will!
Stranger (sadly)-They don't have
10. They've got il ready made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
FIVE MONTHS IN HOSPITAL.
Discharged Because Doctors Could
Not Cure.

Levi p. Brockway, S. Second Ave.
Anoka, Mimi, says: After lying
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
LOOKING FOR COMFORT.

Hurry up. Shorty, an git a move
on! | wants TO make der next town
before der jail closes fer de night"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

For children teethinR, toftens the gums reduces In
Termination, alsys Jain, wind collie PC bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
Important to MotI,ers,

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11
INTUITION.

Fortune Teller-You will shortly
meet with an accident.
Victim-IIow did you know l owned
ar automobile?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

For thirty years lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

This woman says Lydia u,
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. c. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 can truly say that Lydia Z. Pinl--
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
TO you in words. For years suffered
with the worst forms of female COM
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots of money for medicine
without help. wrote you for advice,
followed il az directed, and took Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
it has restored me to perfect health.
Had it not been for you should have
been in my grave to-day. wish every
suffering woman would try it."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-06-11

A dumb waiter out Of order is an
unspeakable nuisance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-09
Curxon an irish Peer.

Although he is confessedly one Of
the ablest OF English statesmen, Lord
Curzon OF Kedleston, formerly vice
roy OF India, has had some difficulty
in re-entering public life in England.
He belongs to the Irish peerage and
Is not peer OF Great Britain, so that
he Is not entitled simply by virtue OF
hts rank to a seat In the house OF
lords. He could have returned to POI
litical activity by running for the
house OF commons. but his health was
impaired by his long residence and
arduous labors In India. and he cid
not feel equal to the strain OF cam
paigning. The premier. Sir Henry
Campbell Zimmerman, showed no dis.
position TO create him a peer OF Great
Britain, which would give him a sea.
with all other ex-viceroys In the up-
rer house. Lord Curzon therefore
sought and secured election TO the
house OF lords as n representative peer
from Ireland, the term being for life.
A technical point was raised against
his election. owing to neglect OF Ger.
tain formalities.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-09
k'zOO PAPER MILL
HAS 100000 FIRE

KALAMAZOO, Mich, March ga
fire, which began early Sunday morn.
ing in the Superior Paper Co.'s mill,
corner OF Olcott-st. and the Michigan
Southern railway tracks, was brought
under control after two hours OF hard
fighting, although the blaze will prob
ably continue unextinguished for sew
erai days.
The loss is estimated at from $685.
900 to 100000 and is fully covered
by insurance. The fire Is believed to
have been due to spontaneous combus-
ton, and was discovered by James
McMann, night Waterman. in the
southern wing Of the mill, which con-
sisted OF basement and two stories.
The mill wing will be rebuilt. work
starting Immediately. but for the time
being between $50 and It's men VIII
be out OF employment.
The Superior Paper Co. is part OF
the Bryant Paper Co.
This is the first time since Kala-
mazoo became a center of paper manu-
featuring. over IL years ago, that IL
has been necessary TO call out the
fire department for one OF the mills.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-09
Delay Execution So
Tardy o4ssemblymen
May Enjoy the Sight

OSSTNING, N. ", March 9.-Tardy
assemblymen who wished today to
witness the execution OF Antonio
St-ollo In the death house at sing
Sing. gave to the condemned man a
few minutes more of life. II had been
intended to put Strollo to death at 8
a. m, but the delay in the arrival OF
the assemblymen jurymen caused the
execution to be postponed until $3.50
o'clock, when IL took Place without nc
cident.
StroIlo was convicted OF the murder
OF Antonio Torseillo, near Van Cort-
landt Park, on Aug. IL, 1906. He has
always maintained his innocence and
appealed TO Gov. Hughes for clemency.
Last Saturday the governor refused 20
interfere with the execution OF today.
Strollo was accused OF having lured
his victim from New Jersey TO a love-
ly spot in the Bronx for the purpose
of robbery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-09
HER BODY HUNG IN
HOTEL FOR 3 MONTHS

FOXCRAFT, Me-. March 6.--Tho
mystery Of the disapI earance of Mrs.
Maud Woodbury.. wife OF Herbert
Woodbury., a Wealthy real estate own
er here, who has not been seen since
November last, was solved when
the body OF the woman was found
hanging TO door in an empty room In
the lodging house known as the Elk
change hotel.
Immediately after the finding OF the
body Woodbury. was detained by the
police.
The Exchange hotel Is owned by
Woodbury., who occupied rooms there
with his wife up to last November.
After his wife disappeared. Wood
bury told his dodgers TO move, shut
up the house and went to live with
a sister. Woodbury. is 81 years old
and his wife was SO years.