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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
DREADFUL DANDRUFF.
Girls Head Encrusted-Feared Loss
Of All Her Hair-Baby Had Milk
Crust - Missionary's Wife Made
Two Perfect Cures by cuticura.

For several years my husband
was a missionary in the Southwest.
Every one in that high and dry at
mosphere has more or less trouble
with dandruff and my daughters scalp
became so encrusted with it that
was alarmed for fear she would lose
all her hair. After trying various rem
edies, in desperation 1 bought a cake
of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuti-
cura Ointment. They left the scalp
beautifully clean and free from
dandruff, and / am happy to say that
the Cuticura Remedies were a com.
plete success. l have also used sue
cessfully the Cuticura Remedies for
so-called 'milk-crust' on baby's head.
Cuticura is blessing. Mrs. j. A.
Darling, $40 Fifth ST., Carthage, Ohio,
Jan. 20, 1908"
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Bo,ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Mother Bird Drove eov AWAY.

People on Main street, Dallastown,
Pa, witnessed an amusing sight the
other morning, when curious small
boy who climbed into maple tree for
closer inspection of nest of young
robins was put to flight by an angry
mother bird. Discovered by the old
bird after he had clambered into the
tree the youngster was savagely at
tackled. The bird pecked viciously at
MS bare hands and face. causing him
TO retreat to the ground, and then
driving him home
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Next Best

A certain young minister in Phila-
delphia, recently ordained, is still very
nervous and sometimes his remarks
do not convey exactly the meaning he
intended A few Sundays ago he rose.
fumbled with the papers on his desk.
blushed, and then said:
MY Friends: II am sorry to say
that | have lost the notes for my ser
mon, and | therefore cannot deliver
it. | will have to do the next best
thing, therefore, and read a few chap
ters from the Observation-Disclosures Sun.
day Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Sex in CromweIls.

OF course with the. sexes on a foot.
ing of equality as regarded oppor-
tunity, 1t would not be long until fe-
male Cromwell made her appearance,
and. having made her appearance, was
getting her portrait painted.
The painter, once more a fawn-
ing, courtly fellow, would have the
picture a fiattery; but che rebuked
him in words that became historicl
Paint in the hips" she command
ed, sternly. shoying that she could
De more rigidly devoted to the truth
than Oliver himself.-Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

1t is suggestive of another crisis in
Russia that Premier Stolypin has put
1t up to the car to decide whether to
side with the reactionaries or not. If
the reactionaries win Stolypin and his
cabinet will probably resign. The
car is said to be careful observer
of the worlds drift If so, he may be
impressed with the fact that this is a
pretty poor time to reassume auto
cracry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Plans Vehicle BUILDING.

rams VentcIc BUILDING.
A meeting of the Michigan state
fair officials was held, during which
new vehicle building was advocated
by Vincent " Green, superintendent
of vehicles and machinery.
Mr.. Green declared that he had al
ready received application for space
in such a building that would more
than pay the interest on the invest
ment of 100000, which, it is thought,
would cover the cost of the structure.
A new machinery building and a new
administration building are absolute
necessities, he declares.
1t Is the intention to make these
two structures ornamental, as well as
useful. The machinery structure, of
course. will be money-getter and
the largest on the grounds. If erected
1t will be sufficiently large to ac-
commodate exhibitors for many years.
The Michigan state fair officials at
this meeting also supported Mr.. Green
In his ruling that all machinery and
vehicle exhibitors shall be classified
during the exhibition. 1t was the
habit before Mr.. Green became super
intendent of this department for ex-
hibitors to establish themselves with
out regard to system. Now he pur-
poses to have everything classified.
and make it convenient for fair
visitors to find what they want as
easily and quickly as possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Lansing Case.

Charles Thayer, farmer living
south of Lansing, came to town Sat
urday morning and shot and killed
his wife at the house where she was
working. Thayer then fatally shot
himself. He was enraged because the
woman would not live with him.
Thayer went to the door of the
house and knocked, AS Mrs. Thayer
opened the door he snot and killed
her, turning the revolver Immediately
upon himself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
lasted Lonaer, But Less Fatal.

Taken all in all the three days
celebration of the Fourth this year
in Michigan was less destructive Of
human life and eyesight and fingers
than other celebrations of a day.
Reports from about the state at
hand fail to show a single fatality
from the use of fireworks or firearms.
The only death reported must be
credited to the safe and sane
Fourth" Charles Laflure of Detroit,
who left the city to escape the usual
noise of the day, falling off load Of
hay and being killed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Wexford Rural Carriers Meet.

The rural mail carriers of Wexford
county organized an auxiliary to the
state association. The officers elected
were: President, John e. Peterson;
vice-president, s. V. Denike; secre-
tary-treasurer, M. J. Miller. Mr.. NIL
Ter was chosen delegate from the
Cadillac branch to attend the state
convention at Big Rapids July 81 and
rs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

A metaphysical physician now tells
for naughtiness, sut to play to them
on the piano by way of correcting
their faults. Yet piano playing has
been known to demoralize a whole
block and develop the residents most
vicious passions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
NEWS FROM THE
STATE CAPITAL
Notes and Gossip Gathered II
Lansing.
PR0HIBS PLAN CLEAN SWEEP
State Central Committee Wants 1885,.
600 Votes In Off-Year-Thoueand
water Wagon" Clubs
to Be Formed.

Lansing.-The Prohibition party is
preparing for whirlwind campaign
in this state which, the adherents of
the water wagon cause fondly hope
VIII sweep the prize of victory into
their dry and arid midst.
The state central committee held
meeting in the Detroit headquarters,
and, besides electing a few officers,
looked the situation over determined
what was wanted, counted the cost.
and then outlined the plans.
The leaders believe that the crisis
is at hand, but that some state must
take the lead, and they cherish the
hope that Michigan win gain that
distinction. What they want is pro-
hibitfon backed by Prohibition Off
Gals, Prohibition legislature, with
Prohibition party dominant. 1t is
argued that, whereas victory has
been won in some states and in about
80 counties in Michigan, yet it is,
after all, only a partial victory in
those localities. 1t is the dry" cause
in operation, but operated by hostile
officials. To have real prohibition,
the laws must be carried out by men
in sympathy with them.
1t was determined at the meeting.
therefore, that every effort must be
made to elect a complete party ticket.
Then they set about to determine
what would be needed in the way of |
votes. 1t is figured that in the next |
off-year election about 100000 votes
Will be polled in this state. The Pro-
hibitionists must secure 10000 of |
these votes. They would like to have |
the result lined up at least in this
proportions: Prohibition, 10000: Re-
publican, 10000; Democratic, $4,000;
Socialist, 10000.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

A Frenchman has bequeathed his
fortune for masses for the souls Of
people killed by joy-riders. Their sir
in getting in the way must be consid.
cred great in France.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

Better than gold-Like it in color
Hamlins Wizard Oil-the best of all rem
edies for rheumatism. neuralgia, and all
PAIN, soreness and inflammation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

Fire destroyed seven ice houses OF
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Coal G. Ice
Co. at Flint with most OF the city's ice
supply. The blaze was started by
tramps. A few hours earlier three pr
vate garages were burned, with s4,-
900 loss.
Unable 10 secure whisky or beer in
the down town saloons OF Bay City
Sunday because of the tightness OF the
lid" George Carroll, a one-legged
shoestrins and pencil mendicant, pro-
cured a bottle Of raw alcohol which
he drank and Is now dead
The closing Of the First National
bank OF Ircnwood has caused no un.
usual excitement, most OF the depos-
itors being of tho opinion that they
will be paid in full. It IS said that
steel trust interests who we're after
the bank two years ago, will secure
control OF It and reorganize as soon
as the affairs arc Strengthened up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Sales of Homestead Lands.

State Land Commissioner Huntley
Russell Friday morning stated that
he would make an effort to have the
land commissioner granted the privi-
lege of holding the sales of home
stead and other state lands in the
territory in which they are situated,
rather than here in Lansing.
There are about 10000 acres of land
situated in Alger, Arenac, Dickinson,
Isabella, Roscommon, Saginaw and
Wexford counties which will soon be
placed on sale, and II the sales are
held in those territories many people
who have not the money to make
the trip to Lansing. as is necessary
now, will be able to purchase.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
The Facts

DO poets ever really starve?'
Wei. maybe not. But we seldom
ever get a chance to overeat."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

IL is right to look our life accounts
oravely in the face now and then, and
settle them honestly.-Bronte.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
WELL DEFiN ED.

De Quiz-What's your idea of the
difference between optimism and pes
simism?
De Whiz-O! the optimist says it is
spring when it isn't and the pessimist
says it isn't when it is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

Advices from the woods are to the
effect that some song birds have es-
capped publicity on wvmen's hats.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Crowds Swarm Bay CITY.


With veritable avalanche of visi.
tors, who oyertaxed every facility for
handling crowds, Bay City held the
homecoming marking the semi-cen-
tennial OF its organization as a village.
The crowds were the largest that
ever visited Bay City and it was esti-
mated that there were from $4,000
TO $4,000 visitors in the city The
street car system was swamped. Cars
were borrowed from the Saginaw sys-
tenn and so heavy was the travel from
Saginaw to Bay City that the interur-
ban cars were alternated with Sagi-
nav city cars between the two towns.
The day was given over largely to
patriotic exercises in honor of the pi-
oneers. Ten companies of militia,
headed by Gov. Warner and staff, es-
corted the pioneers and former resi-
dents, making parade over a mile
long.
Band concerts, fireworks and other
exhibitions filled in the day. The
exercises in Washington park, where
chorus of $50 school children, form
ing an American flag, was stationed.
were witnessed by about 10000
people.
n. II. Hatch and T. 4. E. Weadock,
both of Detroit and both pioneer resi-
dents of this city, delivered the prin-
clpal addresses. Gov. Warner spoke
briefly and declared that Michigan
must remember that her greatness is
due to the pioneers and that their
greatness lay in the fact that they es-
tablished schools beside the outpost
forts in the Wilderness
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

The good times we long for will not
come in the guise Of Ascent watches.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Appralser Of ,phone companle..

The Michigan tax commission have
employed as chief expert, to prepare
the appraisal of the property of tele-
phone companies. man who for years
has been an unfiinching foe of tho
ad valorem taxation of telephone com
panies and is himself an ex.telephone
company director.
NJ. A. Porter of Worthwhile will have
charge of securing the figures on
which the commission will base Their
assessment of telephone companies
under the provisions of the sd va
loren taxation bill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

members of the Michigan State
BANKERS association to the number of
zoo TOOK possession of Petoskey at
their twenty-third annual convention
Ihat no scheme of government own
erhip OF government guarantee of de-
posits possibly could take the place
OF the integrity and proper training
OF the banker was the keynote of the
ADDRESS OF President Leon Chichester
Oh the FIRST State bank OF Petoskey
In his annual address. President Chi
chester welcomed every effort To
eliminate losses and touched on the
recently enacted laws of Oklahoma
and other western states which aim
at the guaranteeing of deposits. All
bankers, he declared. are anxiously
watching the results, with a view to
aiding any plan whereby those whose
FUNDS are in banks may be given alb
soiute assurance of their ultimate re-
turn. Although the losses were al
most enthusiastically small when COM
pared with the vast amounts handled
by banks, it still was necessary to
strive TO get at the root of the
trouble.
President Chichester found that 20
per cent of the bank failures were
due TO dishonesty or fraud, and most
or the other failures were due to ig-
norance of sane and proper banking
methods. From this he adduced the
the principle that, although everything
possible should be done to guarantee
deposits by throwing around them
every protection available. complete
protection can only come when every
bank official is not only honest but
absolutely sane and conservative in
the execution of every detail
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15

for children teething softens tho Rutls reduces In
nammation allays PAIN cures wind collie 25c BOTTLE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
saoe to Send State Manuals.

The secretary of states department
shipped to each member of the house
of representatives 100 copies of the
Michigan manual, and to each sena-
tor 200 copies. The department is
obliged to pay carriage and freight on
these shipments, amounting to a large
sum. Deputy Secretary of State
Mears made use of a statute which
permits the department to draw $500
to pay express and freight bills.
Critics of the legislature point to
the fact that with decrepit general
fund, now is the time for the mem.
bers to be really self-sacrificing, and
to notify the department OF state to
hold the books for awhile.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-15
Per Capita Fire Loss Was ss.o2.

james V. Barry, state commissioner
OF Insurance. told the Michigan Manu-
facturers' association in Detroit that
the average annual per. capita fire
loss of the six most important coun.
tries in Europe was 33 cents, while IN
the United States it was $500 in
1907. The loss in the European coun-
tries was small because the people
there were more careful to prevent
fires than were the inhabitants of this
country, said Mr.. Barry. He strongly
recommended that some action tie
taken to change conditions. His re-
port showed that, during the year 1908
fire losses in the United States, other
than forest fires, amounted to $215,-
100000; cost of maintenance of fire
departments, s49.000,O0O for water
for fire protection, aside from domes-
tic purposes, $29,000,000; for private
fire protection equipment, SIS, 900, 900;
insurance premiums. in excess of the
losses by fire, SAG, 100000; total fire
cost for the year 19GS $457 100000.
The association reelected the fol-
lowing officers: President, l.. b. Rob-
ertson, Adrian; treasurer, M. J. Muir
ply, Of Detroit; vice-presidents B. T.
Skinner, of Battle Creek, and J. ID.
bort, of Flint; board of directors, II.
B. JOY and James Inglis, of Detroit: ~.
T. Gilbert, of Saginaw; A. NJ Bentley,
of Owosso; F. S. Ranney, of Green
Vile; L. x. Mead, of Tecumseh, and
e. E. Maddox, of Grand Rapids; Sec
rotary and attorney, Hal II. Smith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
STREETS LINED
TO W.: e. ::e:'!o!ME TAFT
soc,AANo
Minneapolis AccOrdS President Enthusiastic Re.
ception--Buy Day for Man Who
is Making Good

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1s.-President
Taft arrived here at 7:55 a. IN. aud es
corted TO the Minneapolis club for
breakfast
Flags and other patriotic decora
lions flying in the breeze waited a
silent welcome TO the president while
the big crowds which surrounded the
exits TO the Chicago. Milwaukee & 81
Paul station, gave the nations chief
noisy greeting as he stepped from
his private car.
cniei OF Police COrrister, with an
ample squad of policemen kept the
way clear to the waiting automobile
Even at the early hour of the presi
dents arrival the streets along which
b II was known the automobile wonld
pass were lined with throne anxious
to see him pass
A reception had been planned at the
city hall from $3.50 TO 1890 after the
breakfast, but on account of the ex
pressed desire OF President Taft to
. avoid as far as possible all hand
shaking receptions, this part of The
program was omitted and an automo-
bile trip about the city parks and
boulevards, Minnehaha falls. the State
Soldiers home, tnen to Fort Smelling
extended the full time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
DENVER MATCHMAKER
SUICIDES THIS MORNING

DENVER, Sept. 1S.-Despairing OF
ever regaining his health and prefer
ring quick death to years Of suffer
ing, Avert Moeler a matchmaker and
jeweler, well known In German cir
cles. killed himself shortly before 8
o'clock this morning by sending bul
let into his brain.
Moeler committed the deed at the
home of Mrs. b Kelser. 610 Welton
street, where he had made his home
for the past three years. His dead
body was found by Mrs. w. II. Ben.
nett. Mrs. Keiser's aged mother. when
she entered his room TO return an
alarm clock which she had repaired
at his request. On the dresser was
note addressed TO Mr.. and Mrs
Kelser. In 1t Moeler begged the cou
pies pardon for causing them annoy
ance by killing himself
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
ANNUAL W. c. T. U. CONVENTION

The fourteenth convention of the
fifteenth district of the w c. T. u
held In the NJ L, church (South) yes
,erday, was opened by a prayer serv-
ice conducted by Mrs George Moody,
who is assisting Evangelist Lowry in
the tabernacle meetings. The morn
ing session was given to reports OF
district officers, district superintend.
ents and local officers and president
The report from the Pagosa Springs
and Hermosa unions were especially
good. Election of district officers re.
suited as follows:
District president--Mrs. J. Buckley
of Durango.
Vice presiden,-Mrs. II H wiggles
worth of Durango.
Corresponding secretary-M Mrs. May
Spickard OF Pagosa Springs.
Recording secretary--Mrs. Sullivan
of Durango.
District treasurer-Mrs. d, l.. Sheets
OF Durango
Mrs. Moody opened the Afternoon
session with a devotional service whicl
was followed by an address by Mis-
Rose Davidson, on our prohibitorl
amendment campaign. She shove,
that faith In God and our cause wer'
necessary for victory. and that ever.
w. c. T. U. member should be pre-
pared by reading and study to win 9th
ers and help to educate public sent
lment In favor OF state wide prohib
ton. Papees were presented on tn
department OF scientific temperance b
Mrs. Buckley. and on the Loyal Ten
perance legion by Miss NJ Kroeger
A rising vote OF thanks was give
TO Mrs. Moody for her generou hel
and Inspiring words to our women.
n The newspapers Of the town ais
received a vote Of thanks for thei
courtesy In printing the programs an
, reports Of the convention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
STANDARD OIL TO MONoP-
OLLIE NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY

PlTTSBURG. Sept. 18.-The Stand
ard Oil company has a deal pending
which is recognized by financial inter.
ests here as the beginning OF a move
ment to gain control of the entire
country's production of natural gas.
This deal which will go through with
in n shori tis,,a ,-'ii -. ------->-
ard Oil company the entire ownership
of the Reserve Gas company, which
controls the gas output Of West Vir-
ginia. The Standard already owns 81
per cent OF the Reserve company and
the closing of the pending deal will
bring to 1t the sole ownership.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
EMPEROR NICOLAS Or RUS
STA IN POOR HEALTH

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. 1s.-Ac.
cording to reports from Sebastopol,
the cars health is very bad. The
emperor and empress intend to remain
come time "a the south. They viii
- .,rc-2,...eesa long soiourn In the vicinity OF
Malta. An imperial cruise on the
Mediterranean is also spoken of The
majesties are travelling incognito. and
will probably visit Italy. During the
sojourn in southern Europe they will
inspect the Black sea fleet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
BODY OF ARTHUR w. ALLEN
FOUND NEAR TELLURIDE

TELLURIDE, Sept l8.-Great ex.
citement prevails in this city this aft.
ernoon over the discovery of the body
OF Arthur w. Allen. who disappeared
last November and OF whom no trace
was ever found. until today. Mr.. Al
len was a well known citizen and
prominent In lodge circles. being n
member of both the Masonic order
and also the Elks. The body was
found in a small eulch less than three
fourths of a mile from Telluride by
some boys who were ON the hillside
playing. From the remains 1t is very
evident that Mr.. Allen committed sui
eide.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
IEcHNIcALlTY MAY
FREE OHIO MURDERER

UPPER sANDUsKY. o., Sept. 1s.
Because the prosecutor accidentally
omitted a line from the Indictment In
tended to charge James F. Goodlove n
hotel proprietor, with murder in the
first degree. Goodlove may escape pay
ing the penalty of his crime. The
prosecutor left out that part of the
bill charging Goodlove with shooting
and killing, charging him only with
striking with intent to wound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
COLORADO BRIEFS

A regular stage line carrying mail
and passengers has been established
between Telluride and Noel. a sta
non on Daiias divide.
Senator Hughes has issued invita-
tions to IS notables and society folks
to complimentary dinner to Presi-
dent Taft next Tuesday evening.
Leonard Boat. the old time citizen
of Aztec, but at present In business
at Morrison, colo, announces his In
tention of returning to the old stamp
ing ground.
BILLY" Sunday is doing business at
Boulder, a dispatch to the Denver He
publican announcing 500 converts the
first fifteen days. The meetings con-
tinue at Boulder until October 4th
Maxey Tabor will have to give up
his Denver mint, the Brown Palace
hotel, Oct. 13, when his lease expires
the trustees of the Stratton estate
having decided to choose a manager
and conduct the place. 1t is said 5000,
600 will be expended in bringing the
Brown to the front.
F. NJ. Dawson of Montrose evident
ly labors under the belief that boot
Logging" does not pay Last Sunda,
night the city marshal peered through
crack In the door and saw Dawson
sell bottle of whiskey to a patron
Dawson was arrested on the charge
selling whiskey in antlsaloon territory
He plead guilty and was fined 500 AM
costs which he paid. Tuesday morn
ing he was brought INTO court on tn
charge OF selling whisky without
license, plead guilty and was fine'
800 and costs or $240 in two day
all for one bottle of whisky.
Semi-weekly herald., 1909-09-20
Bn-vE HOTEL KEEPER
FRusTRATEs ROBBERY

LEADy1LLE. Colo, Sept. l8,-Con-
fronted by two masked men who de
manded money or life, Joseph Ken.
drick. aged G5, proprietor OF Lead
Vile lodging house. gave them neither.
He calmly reached under the desk
and pulling revolver shot one OF
the bandits In the abdomen, inflicting
fatal injuries
The wounded man is John Kclly.
notorious throughout this district as
swipes Kelly He has been In trouble
on many occasions and In 1898 served
a term in one OF the state prisons for
robbery. His partner fled immediate
ly after the shooting. but unneryed by
the wounding Of his pal. surrendered
to the sheriff few hours later He Is
Daniel Ryan. also well known through
out the Leadviile district. Kelly il
now In hospitaI In a dying condition