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The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10

Fifty dollars he replied, and his
tone of voice had no sweetness in it.
What's that, Doc?' asked
'Fifty?'
I said $780, he answered.; $780,
Il paid it and hurried away. Soon
l began thinking and the notion came
to me that he added a few dollars for
the manner in which l addressed him.
"Since which time," concluded Mr..
Levy, when addressing physician
call him mister doctor or esquire"
Washington Correspondent New York
Times.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10

structed to report on board
the practice ship or float
ing school room of the
service.
If the newcomer arrives
at the cadet school expect
ing an initiation of hazing
he is doomed to disappoint-
ment, for there are seldom
more than two dozen cadets
in the school at any one
time and this number is
rather too small to encour-
age the practice Of such
pranks. The new arrival
will, however, quickly learn
to dispense with the easy
colloquial style which has
characterized his conversa-
ton on shore and will rec
ognize the desirability OF
adding a "sir" to any ex-
preston, however brief, ad'
dressed to an officer or a
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
PAYS FOR OFFENDING. PRIDE

Carolinian, Il was advised to consult
DR.. Osler. the famous Johns Hopkins
pathologist. He looked me over and
then prescribed a new mode of living
rather than a lot of medicine. He
wasn't with me 20 minutes.
Now, down at home, where we know
the physicians, we hail them good
naturedly as Doc Forgetting that l
was stranger, l said to Osler: We'll,
how do we stand, "Doc?"'
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
Keeping His Memory Green.

He wore exaggerated mourning
after his weeks absence from the Of
flee, and his friend fastened to con.
dole with him. After repeating some
commonplace formula he ventured q
L-screet question.
did your uncle-er-leaye any es.
s>ate? He was very fond of you, !
believe"
Well, he left me $500 for a me.
mortal stone"
Have you purchased it YETI"
"Oh. yes, l bought it right away.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
FZRL/yG Il ONE -POZIYDER,

given annual practice cruises, but the institu-
ton en- this arm of Chesapeake bay has not
been all that could be desired either in site
or accommodations, and the proposition to re.
move the school to New London would appear
to promise much for the future of the corps.
Even before the suggestion was made that
new training school be provided there had
been manifest throughout the country a
marked awakening of interest in the United
States revenue cutter service and particularly
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
SextetS.

Lucia di Lammermoor shifted.
"Artistically," she exclaimed, with
killing emphasis, my sextet is tha
best ever"
"Now, wouldn't that poison your
cigarette?" retorted Floradora, toss
ing her head.
And all the-1Vorld Of departed
shades laughed tobehold the jealousy
of these two remarkable women
Puck. >...> =:
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
Patients Fill Increased Because Q
Undue Familiarity.

Dr.. Bcdloe, former consul at Annoy
was introduced to Edward Levy, a
merchant of Raleigh, n. c., the other
night. Frequently DR.. Bedloe was ad-
dressed by some of his storytelling
acquaintances as Doc"
Some years ago." related the North
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
A Rebuff.

Fraternal Insurance Agent -
Madam, does your husband belong to
the Ready Workers?
! Mrs. sChiselr (slamming the door)-
No; and he Isn't one of the readfh
worked, either.
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
Edgar Allan Poe's Autograph.

An admirer of Edgar Allan Poe
wrote to distinguished literary man
asking where he could obtain an au-
thentic autograph of the poet.
II can supply you with one," came
the reply. 1T is attached to a promis-
sorry note, and can vouch for the
authenticity of the signature. 1t cost
me $50; you can have it for five dol
lars"
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
PASSING OF THE "SHOW GIRL

they managed to stay as long as they
did has always puzzled me. But do
know that when she and the old pad
ded carry-the-spear-ma died the whole
world heaved sigh Of happy relief
Marie Cahill in New York Herald,
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10

This is it. It's a first water stone.
too. I've had it mounted for a scarf
Din."
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10

lish literature and one mod
ern language-French, Ger
man or Spanish, although
it may b. confessed that an
applicant might make a
rather poor showing in some
of these latter branches and
still pull through.
Just here it may oe point
ed out that the monetary
emoluments are not the
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
CADE7S. FEWCX/YG

physical examination and then those
who come through this ordeal salts.
factorily signalize their formal entry
into the service by taking The oath of
Office. A short interval is granted each
young man in which to procure an
outfit of uniforms and then he is in
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10
Rifles to Fire Bombs

fekin was fortified; the Boxers hello the gales.
Outside the walls of the city the allied legions
The Virginia enterprise., 1909-12-10

e; 4 : !: ; !; : : :
HE proposal of the secretary Of the
bhN1 treasury to establish at New Lon
| NNB don, Conn.,, magnificent school for
W., Il training the commissioned officers
ito5 VI of the United States revenue cutter
- service is likely to inaugurate new
era for this important branch of
Uncle Sans service. The revenue cutter serv-
ice has for some years past maintained a train
ing school at Arundel Cove, Nd, supplemented
by training ship which the cadets are
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
FOLEYSHONEYA1TAR
LEFT Oh afR DOORSTEP
FOR THIS MOTHER

lfrs \ e Tuson. Of Lvermore, Cal,
writes: Z picked up from my door.
step one day . little book In which
soon became very much interested
Ny little gih Of i've years Of age had
been troubled for q long time with
loss Of appetite, extreme nervousness
and undue fatigue. She was all run.
down and IN very delicate condition
This little book was very compre-
hsnsively written. and told Of the new
method Of extracting the medicinal ele-
ments OF the Gods liver from the oil,
eliminating the obnoxious oil which ID
% hard for children to take.
"'Just the thing. said I. for my little
daughter, and I Immediately went for
. bottle Of vinol. II helped her won
lerfully. She has gained rapidly In
1ssh and strength. and she does not
take cold half 90 easily.
Z am extremely grateful for the
epod II has done her. and I hope other
nothsep who have. weak, delicate q
ailing 0ildren will bs benefited by my
sxpsrisaes and just give vinoi . trial.
Cornell Bros. Bedding. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
last Sunday.

last Sunday.
Ed Stokes sold his flock OF sheep Il
John Snyder and has bought the regis
tered flock of fine Shropshire ewes and
lambs of John Cowan of Otisco.
Mrs. Rhoda Moon has been very sick
with the grip at her daughters, but /,
now slowly convalescing.
Israel Smith, wife and son Wilbur
were guests at Fred Fuller's March Z.
ID. G. Satterlee and wife and Clarence
Peterson and wife were guests at Rob
ert Luscombe's March 8.
DR.. +. A. johnson and wife, b. s.
Bigley and wife, Israel Smith, wife and
little son were callers on Mrs. Rhoda
Moon March Z.
l.. A. Stokes and wife attended the
funeral of "Grandmau Dean in East
Eureka Sunday, taking dinner with the
Fred Stokes family.
Ralph Hall, wife and two little sons
of Grattan were visitors at Robert Lus-
combe's March 10.
Fred Fuller, wife and son Robert at
tended birthday party on Miss Edith
Satterlee, west of Greenville, March 6.
Mrs. Maude jerks has been quite
sick with the grip for few days.
+. A. Stokes and wife visited their
son Leroy in Edmore March 2, spend
ing the rest of the week visiting old
friends at Chippewa Lake, Parryton,
Mecosta and in Osceola county.
The Grange fair and carnival held at
the new Grange hall in Greenville from
March 10 to Ii was very well attended
and great financial success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Southwest Eureka

Little Howard Luscombe has been
quite sick again.
Fred Stokes and son Leonard were
guests of his brother Edgar last Mon
day.
Walter Davis of Osceola county Wis
tied his old teacher, Mrs. Ed Stokes,
from Saturday until Monday.
Jesse Hodges, wife and children were
guests of Mrs. Mary Westover March IL.
Ed Stokes, who has been visiting
near Evart, bought fine pair Of sorrel
colts three years old, which were deliv
cred atchis place March l3.
Fred Summerfeldt, wife and children
were guests of her sister, Mrs. Jesse
Hodges, Sunday.
]. f. Taylor and wife were callers or
Mrs. Rhoda Moon at Maple Hill farm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Mrs. hummer in behalf of the ladies
presented Mrs. Howe with a salad set.
Mrs. Carpenter wishes to thank the
ladies for the work they done.
Mrs. NJ. J. Holcombe visited Mrs.
Will Cobb of Bedding over Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Hopkins of Greenville is
visiting her parents Hite Eckert and
wife this week.
Ed. Carpenter had an agreeable sur
prise Saturday evening when 80 of his
friends met at his pleasant home to
remind him that he was AZ years old,
and they gave him several very useful
presents, they played games and en-
joyed q nice supper all wishing him
many more happy birthdays.
Will Cobb and wife of Bedding and
Ed. Sutton and wife were callers at
Geo. Wiley's Sunday afternoon.
Clair Norton has rented place near
Haynor and will move there soon, Mr..
Morgan will live on the Wandell place
as the creamery association has bought
il.
Mrs. A. l.. Benedict called on Mrs.
Clyde Cooper Saturday afternoon.
Miss Blanche Vanwyke of Ionia Wis
tied at Ed. Carpenters over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Curry had
their silver wedding anniversary Fri
day, about 40 were present and they
received some nice silverware.
Mrs. Donaldson of Maple Rapids is
with her daughter Mrs. Clyde Cooper
during her sickness Mrs. Mark Hop
POUCH is nursing her, we are glad to
learn she is improving.
Neighbors to the number of 10 gave
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stone surprise
Wednesday, had nice picnic dinner
and good music,
Matte Strain visited the Misses
Aubills Saturday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Brink

Ross Chickering and wife visited w.
Beach and wife Thursday.
Albert Smith visited Emory Chick
ering Sunday morning.
Elsie Benedict visited Ethel Chick.
ering Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Snow visited
there son Bert Snow of Ionia over
Sunday.
The Ladies met with Mrs. Ed. Car.
penter Thursday, she had sewing bet
and as it was Mrs. M. l.. Howes 60th
anniversary, the dinner was most ex
cellent Mrs. .. A. hummer made the
birthday cake which was beautiful
l9O9-lS49 Embossed on it, after dinner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Vergennes Station

Alb Richmond commenced work on
the railroad section this week.
Ed Ring left Monday for Carson City
to be doctored for bronchitis.
Perry Purdy is very sick and requires
watchers night and day.
Frank Moeller fell off the back Of the
wagon Saturday and injured his shout.
der.
Elma and Sadie Jakeway visited
their sister Mrs. Ward in Belding re.
Gently.
Geo. Lewis is in Grand Rapids these
days doing jury duty.
Geo. Purdy of Smyrna and Alec Ma
son of Grattan Center visited at Perry
Purdy's Monday.
Essie Murphy returned from Grand
Rapids last week.
Mr.. Dudy is attending to Geo. Lewis
farm interests in his absence.
Mrs. McAndrews visited relatives In
Lowell Saturday.
Quite number from here attended
the Lessiter auction sale last week.
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Keene Center


Mrs. c. Z. Trask and sons, N. ID. and
HI. NJ, are on the sick list but reported
better.
Mrs. Israel Cave returned from Chi
cago March 9, having received no help
from her hospital treatment there.
Mrs. Edith Cave and Mrs. Lena Frost
entertained party of thirty young
people Thursday evening at the home
Of their brother, III. Converse, in honor
Of their brother Will of Chicago, who
Is visiting relatives and friends in
Keene for few days. Refreshments
were served and'speeches were made by
VIM. Alden Smith, Teddy Roosevelt
and other famous people represented
by the young people present.
Frank Daniels and wife attended
church in Lowell Sunday to hear Rev.
]. w. Sheehan, an old acquaintance,
who occupied the M. f. pulpit for the
day, exchanging with Rev. r. II.
Bready.
Mrs. Wilbur Moon entertained n
small dinner party last Thursday.
Those present were Mrs. 1. Cave, Mrs.
Charles Cave, Mrs. M. j. Titus, Mrs.
Frank Sayles, Mrs. Tom Reed and Mrs.
Art Biggs.
Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Mark Brown, in
Otisco, this week.
Mrs. Mark Brown visited Keene rel
atives from Thursday until Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Colds went to Grand Rap
ids last Friday for a weeks visit with
relatives.
Mrs. G. Lee and daughter, Mrs. c.
Lampkin, are visiting relatives in
Grand Rapids and Caledonia.
B. F. Wilkinson was in Ionia on
business Tuesday.
Too late for last week.
Hiram VanDeusen was on the sick
list several days last week.
Miss Libbie Lawrence of Lowell is
visiting Mrs. b. +. Wilkinson.
Mrs. Frank Daniels was in Grand
Rapids last Saturday and Sunday, re-
home with Mr.. Daniels Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Lydia Dolph, who has been
her niece, Mrs. Frank Daniels,
for the past two weeks, returned to her
home at Ovid Monday morning.
Local option meeting at Grange hall
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. +. Dale Bowen received word
Saturday from her brother, Walter
Smith, in Grand Rapids, that his wife
is in the hospital there, having under
gone two quite serious operations on
Thursday of last week. Latest reports
are encouraging for an early recovery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
West Orleans

Frank Rowley and wife of Wyman
spent last week here visiting relatives.
William and Darwin Post spent last
week south of Ionia with relatives and
assisted in making maple sugar.
The Long Lake Aid society met with
Mrs. Low Williams March A. About
thirty-five were present. They pre-
scented Mrs. Williams with fine
worsted quilt as remembrance when
she moves away.
Mrs. James Chadwick invited q
dozen Of her neighbors and friends in
last Friday to help her celebrate hel
birthday. They quilted fine quilt fol
her and enjoyed fine dinner.
There will by temperance lecture al
Green's church Friday night March -
Rev. Trott of Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Berry of Beld
ing spent Sunday at Leander Berry's.
f. l.. Currie made trip TO Lake
Odessa Friday.
Allen Towne has moved on to his
farm recently purchased Of Rev. Var
Dew alker.
The Aid society at Will Hulbert''
was well attended Wednesday, fifty
seven took dinner. The next one will
be at Smith Rowley's April IL
Mr.. and. Mrs. Bruce Fales are happy
over the arrival Of a baby girl last We'd
nesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Crattan

Born, to Jay Norton and wife, q SON
Mrs. M. Lyon is moving TO her HON,
in Spencer and George Lyon and wifi
will occupy the tenant house at s
Peterson's.
Messrs. Ray Macarthur and +. v
Storey have each bought very fin,
team of horses.
Platt Rowland was in Bedding March
10 with fat cattle and hogs delivered t.
Mr.. Fish.
Bedding keeps taking the Grattan
people, the latest being Mesdames Effie
Elkins, with two daughters and a son,
and Fannie Brooks, with two daugh.
tiers.
1t is estimated that 500 men attended
w. ]. Lessiter's sale March IL. Mrs.
Sarah Lessiter came out March 10, re.
naming until Saturday afternoon.
At the regular meeting of Venus
Chapter o. f. s. March 10, Mrs. Emily
Nesbit, now of Grand Rapids, was
present, she being the first worthy ma
iron at the Chapters organization in
1893. All were much pleased with the
visit of their past worthy matron OF
other years.
At 10 o'clock Monday evening, just
after the people had retired, it was dis
covered that J. A. Lessiter's house was
on fire. The phone called help in time
to save most of the household goods be-
low, but all their clothing and four beds
with nearly all the bedding, in fact,
everything above, burned, and in q
short time the stairs would have been
cut off, as all the family sleep above
One bed was saved below, Mrs. Nesbit
being there as their guest, and having
an experience she will not care to have
repeated. The house was insured and
they will get settled again as soon as
possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Near Death i'm Big Pond

1t was thrilling experience 10 Mrs.
Ida Soper to face death. "For years q
severe lung trouble gave me intense
suffering she writes, sand several
times nearly caused my death. All
remedies failed and doctors said / was
incurable. Then DIR. Kings New Dis
covery brought quick relief and cure
SO permanent that l have not been
troubled in twelve years" Mrs. Soper
lives in Big Pond, Pa. 1t works won
ders I'm coughs and colds, sore lungs,
hemorrhages, la grippe, asthma, Group,
whooping cough and all bronchial az.
fections. SOC and Sl.O0. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
RESULTS THAT REMAIN



Thousands who suffer from backache
and kidney complaint have tried one
remedy after another, finding only
temporary benefit. This Is discourag-
ing, but there is one special kidney
medicine that cures permanently and
there is plenty of proof right here in
Bedding.
Here is the testimony of one who used
Doan's Kidney Pills years ago, and
now states that the cure was lasting.
M. Y. Gephart, Broas ST., Bedding,
Mich, says: SIN 1901 / used Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured at Connell Bros.
drug store, for kidney trouble that had
given me much anxiety and great
amount of annoyance. L found after IA
short use of this remedy, that il was
sure cure Tor kidney complaint and
sharp, cutting pains in the back. l
consider Doan's Kidney Pills a splen-
did remedy for kidney disorders. ;"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New YoE,.
sole agents for the United States. Re
member the name-Doan's-and take
no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Rev. Joseph II. Fesperman, Salisbury,
N. c., who is the author Of several
books, writes: "For several years l
was afflicted with kidney trouble and
last winter l was suddenly stricken
with a severe pain in my kidneys and
was confined to bed eight days unable
to get up without assistance. / COM
menced taking Foley's Kidney Remedy
and the pain gradually abated and
finally ceased. Icheerfully recommend
Foley's Kidney Remedy" Sold by
Wortley Il French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Ii Saved His Leg

Gall thought I'd lose my Leg" writes
j. A. Swenson, Watertown, Wis, 'sTen
years of eczema, that Is doctors could
not cure, had at last laid me up. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured il sound
rnd we'll" Infallible for skin eruptions,
eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever sores,
burns, scalds, cuts and piles. 25c at
Cornell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

A merciless murderer is appendicitis
with many victims. But DIR. Kings
New Life Pills kill it by prevention.
They gently stimulate stomach, liver
and bowels, preventing that clogging
that invites appendicitis, curing consti-
patton, biliousness, chills, malaria,
headache and indigestion. 25c at Con-
nell Bros
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
No Eftect On fl.ws 81

A writer in a German parer SAYS
that every caterpillar and slug has
disappeared from his garden since he
allowed his boy to ride motor bicycle
round the garden. He is convinced
that the exhaust fumes from the en-
zine acted as a caterpillar destroyer,
and he has never his garden with
such a show o. and flowers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

"My three year old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and was
in an awful condition. gave him two
doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and
the next morning the fever was gone
and he was entirely well. Foley's Orino
Laxative saved hislife. A. Wolkush,
Casimer, Wis. Sold by Wortley &
French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and ex-
psls colds. Get the genuine In . yellow
package. Sold by Wortlsy AsFrsnch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Il We Strain
Headache

JeIedS. Ohio. lazy tells how heed /.
Be. \. W.chsss's Nerve Pile.
Women who use their eyes much for read
Ing or Ans needlswork are sure to find eye
ssain and nervous, sick headaches among the
frat symptoms when the nervous system gets
run down.
As . positive cure for headaches. not mere
relief but cure, DIR. A. w. Chase's Nerve Pills
stand without rival because they get at the
cause Of the trouble and build up tho nervous
system to health and strength.
Mrs. X. Kramer, 81 Summit ST., Toledo.
Ohio. statesi my trouble was good, hard,
Asrvsus, sick headaches and neuralgia q the
eyes. all due to rundown system. heard
Of DR.. A. w. Chase Nerve Pills and obtained
splendid results from their use. The head
aches and neuralgia DISAPPEARED when my
system was built up; the nerves are steady and
ny whole system wonderfully benefited"
The portrait and signature of A. w. Chase
M. d. the famous Receipt Book author, are on
every box. so cents at all dealers or DR.. A.
w. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
ORA. w. Chase's
Nerve Pills
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Mrs. c. Z. Trask and sons, N. ID. and
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