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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Grattan Grange

The last meeting was held Feb. 18th
the attendance was very good consider.
ing the inclemency of the weather.
The 4th degree work was given to foul
candidates and a fine banquet followed
The program consisted mainly of rem
iniscences of famous people born in the
month of Feb, quotations from theil
writings and echoes from the Lincoln
Club banquet, interspersed with several
musical members.
The next regular meeting will be or
March 4th, the following temperance
program has been arranged. Music by
choir, and minute address, Walter
Reeves. A saloonless country and Q
stainless flag, Is minute temperance
concert, discussion, 'The effect of the
temperance movement on politics, =
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West Orleans

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Sessions Of
Carson City spent Sunday with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ravelle.
Mr.. Erman Marshall has gone to
Grand Rapids to work on the street
railway.
Twelve ladies were invited to the
home of Mrs Clarence Snow last Thurs.
day to sew rags. A fine dinner was
disposed of and quite number Of
pounds of rags sewed.
Darwin Post went to Detroit last
Thursday to attend his cousins wedding
Miss Cora Vunk went TO Portland
Friday to visit with her people over
Sunday and on account of severe cold
was unable to resume her school duties
Tuesday.
All who attended the Temperance
lecture at Green's church Friday even
ing enjoyed rare treat. Every votel
in the town ought TO have been there
Verne Wright and wife of Bedding
were the over Sunday guests of Dor
Dean and family.
A Bible class study has been organic
ed at Green's school house TO meet eve
ry Friday evening. Every one is invit
ed to join, already we have sixteer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
the SLEEPING SICKNESS
WHICH MEANS DEATH

How many readers have heard Of this
terrible disease? 1t prevails In that
PARKWAY country-Africa-e
the Congo district. It is caused by
the bite Of the tsetse fly. When 1t
bites a person. the sleeping symptoms
begin and finally the sufferer sleeps
until death occurs.
Contrast this with the peaceful,
balmy sleep Of health. Is there any
thing more wearing than to lie awake
at night, tossing about, nervous, with
cold feet, hot head and mercy knows
what elsei Short of letting the tsetse
fiy bite US we would do almost any
thing for relief. How can we pre-
vent III Mr.. George Hayes, OF
Union City. Pa. writes: II had lost
my appetite. was all rundown, could
not sleep nights. I had tried every
thing without relief. vinol was rec
commended. and TO my SURPRISE II
helped me at once; gave me a splendid
appetite, and now I sleep soundly."
What vinol did for Mr.. Hayes. II will
10 for every rundown, nervous and
ovsrworked person who cannot sleep.
ConnelI Bros. BeIding. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Bartonville

b. +. Tower was given a surprise
party last Wednesday in honor of his
6Sth birthday. Neighbors and friends
to the number of forty came with well
filled baskets. Pedro was played and
many happy returns of the day were
rendered to EMr. Tower at the close of
the day.
Mrs. Fred Reeves spent Thursday at
Walter Whites.
Miss Freda Day spent last Wednes-
day night with her grand parents at
Cooks Corners.
Miss Ruby Douglas is helping care
for the baby at Clyde Allchins.
Mrs. f. J. Richmond and daughter
Lucie went to Grand Rapids Monday
where the former will undergo an OPP
Grafton at Butterworth hospital.
Earl Norton and wife and B. F..
Tower spent last Friday at G.. Towers.
The Harmony Club to the number of
about twenty-five spent last Wcdnes-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Norton. Games were INDUCED in un-
til late hour. Refreshments were
served and all present enjoyed the eve
ming.
Mrs. Susan Krupp entertained the
following guests at dinner party last
Thursday, Will Hogan and wife, Sam
Davis and wife, Newton Douglas and
wife, Frank Davis and wife and Nick
Werner.
+. l.. Moon and wife were callers at
+. j. Richmonds last Saturday.
John Meternick has been entertain
ing his brother for several weeks.
Bert Norton and wife, Earl Norton
and wife, Ben Tower, Mrs. +. J. Rich
mond and daughter Lucie spent Sun.
day at NJ. j. Richmond's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

Clarence Bond, Noble Spencer, Mrs.
Ralph Bedding. Violin solo, Lawrence
Green. discussion, "The effect of the
temperance movement on business and
morals" Chas. Godfrey, Mrs. +. Nash,
John Emmons. Solo, Alice Slayton.
discussion, "The objections to the Ii
censed saloon," Florence Giffin, Geo.
Smith, Mark Brown, Oliver Watkins.
Recitation, Nelson Green, reading, Mrs.
Hattie Brown. Each new member will
be asked to tell of the impressions re-
ceived during the initiation ceremony,
music by choir.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The above is the name of German
chemical, which is one of the mBn. .
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remed. MISUNDERSTANDING is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent ane
autiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities, and avoid serious
malady.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Brink

Emery Chickering, wife and daugh-
ter Ethel visited John Reeves and wife
of Cooks Corners Sunday.
Mrs. Will Leach of Stanton is visit
ing Vern Leach and wife for short
time.
Miss Edna hummer visited with
Mrs. A. l.. Benedict from Wednesday
until Saturday.
Ed Bliss and wife went to Grand
Rapids Saturday to visit his sister.
A. l.. Benedict attended the roundup
farmers institute at Mt. Pleasant.
The Good Cheer sewing circle met
with Mrs. Nj. l.. Howe last week
w ednesday. There were q in attend
ance and they did a lot of sewing.
Music and two readings from Mrs.
Elsie Lambertson were appreciated by
all, and last but not least was picnic
dinner, to which all did full justice.
Mrs. Howe feels very thankful TO the
ladies.
Claude Rolf of Bedding was guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Carpenter Sunday.
Thirty-fve of the neighbors met with
Will Krick and wife Saturday evening
and enjoyed games and good supper.
All report good time.
Mrs. Enos Calkins, the w. g. T. U.
state lecturer, spoke at the Green's
church Friday night. The unfavorable
weather prevented many from attend
ing but those who did spoke very highly
of her address.
Burt Snow, wife and daughter Java
of Ionia visited Will Krick and wife
Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. Wiley and Clyde Cooper butch
cred some fine porkers Monday.
Albert Snow and wife are visiting
Chauncey Snow and wife in Ronald.
Commissioner III. II. Lowrey visited
the Brink school Friday. The pupils
as well as teacher are always glad to
see him come.
M. l.. Howe and wife and Matte b.
Strain attended the banquet in Bedding
at the G. A. r. hall Saturday.
Will Cobb and wife of Bedding were
Sunday guests of Geo. Wiley and wife.
Sanford Leach of Stanton was guest
of Vern Leach and wife from Saturday
until Monday.
Mrs. Ed Sutton and children and
Will Briggs visited at M. J. Holcomb's
Sunday.
Glenn Snyder and lady friend OF
Belding were guests of Vern Leach and
wife Sunday.
Clyde Cooper, wife and two sons,
Donald and Harold, visited Hugh
Nichols and wife of Easton Sunday.
The many friends of Mrs. John Ross
man are glad TO learn that her health
is improving.
Congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. viii
| Wilson.
Clyde Cooper and wife celebrated
their 10th anniversary at the home Of
Don Dean and wife Monday evening
1t being also Mr.. Deans birthday
Light refreshments were served TO 9
large number of friends and neighbors
who remained until the wee small hours
of the morning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
AltOn-MOseley

Glen Ford is saving lumber at Mel
vim McPherson's.
Mrs. Hoffman of Moseley was in
Lowell Saturday.
Mrs. A. S. Holmes was at her home
Friday.
1t is reported that John Wingeir has
purchased the A. Ford farm, consider
alton $4,000. He will sell lots to those
who may wish them.
Pat Morton would like to build po-
tato house in Moseley if he can find q
location.
Potatoes are bringing 70c in the Mos
ley market.
About go couple enjoyed the dance
at Keech's the 22nd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

1t seemed TO j. A. Stone, civil wal
veteran, of Kemp, Tex, that a plot ex-
listed between desperate lung trouble
and the grave to cause his death. 81
contracted a stubborn cold" he writes,
''that developed a cough that stuck to
me, in spite of all remedies, for years.
My weight ran down to $50 pounds.
Than l began to use DIR. Kings New
Discovery, which restored my health
completely. now weigh IFS pounds. +"
For severe colds, obstinate coughs.
hemorrages, asthma, and to prevent
pneumonia it's unrivaled. SOC. and $1.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Con-
nell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Keene Center

Jesse Knee and wife spent Sunday
with his brother Allie Knee and fam
lily in Bedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Brown spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home of
Frank Daniels, Mrs. Brown remaining
until Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Raymond and son Philip
are spending the week at the home of
Geo. Raymond.
Miss Jennie Joseph of Lowell spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Daniels.
Miss Evelyn Book of Grandville
spent Sunday and Monday with her
parents.
Il. Dale Bowen was attacked very
suddenly on Sunday afternoon with
acute Indigestion. A physician was
called early Monday morning and he is
now on the gain.
Mrs. Lizzie Twaits of Lansing is Wis
iting her sister Mrs. Clara Wood arriv-
ing on Friday last.
Miss Lulu Wood entertained din
ner party of ladies on Monday, in hon
or of her mother, Mrs. Clara Wood, her
aunt Mrs. Lizzie Twaits and George
Washington, the father of our countryi
The dining room was decorated with
flags where an elaborate three course
dinner was served, the guests finding
their places by means of paper hatchets
decorated in water colors, which were
laid for twenty-five. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. M. $. Titus and
Miss Libbie Lawrence of Lowell, Mrs.
Mark Brown of Otisco and Mrs. Frank
Raymond of Potters Corners. If Geogre
enjoyed the day as much as the other
guests he was certainly most royalty
entertained.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. Percy jerks visited her fathe
Mr.. Barlow of Bedding, Saturday.
Miss Ella Meulrss and Christine San
ders of Sunfield are visiting their aunt'
Mrs. Elon Murray and Mrs. Will Rich
ardson.
Mrs. Elma Parker and Mrs. Orri
Johnson visited Mrs. Nora jerks Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Eta jerks visited A. A. jerks
Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
Percy jerks is moving his family to
Mason county this week; Nelson jerks
and family of Bedding are moving on
the place vacated by Percy.
Roy Parker and Jay Rodgers have
been hauling logs for III. Hall Of Chad
wick.
A. jerks and family called at Percy
jerks Sunday.
Ollie and Lottie Lucas visited Win
ME and Berdella Rich Saturday.
Matte Parker visited her sister, Mrs.
Sam Geeting Saturday Of last week.
The Blystone Union Aid society met
with Mrs. Elon Murray February II;
there were 81 in attendance, good
time enjoyed by ali. They will meet
with Mrs. G. ID. Loring March IL. All
invited.
Mrs. Aura Concross of Clair visited
her uncle, Mont. Blystone, one day
last week.
Mrs. Pheba Antcliff visited at VIM.
Murray's last Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
ROUND ABOUT US.
Weekly Grist of Newsy items Reported by
oar Special Correspondents.
Grattan


The ladies aid of the first OalSfielc
church will hold their next social with
+. J. Wood and wife the evening o.
March 5. Refreshments, sandwiches,
fried cakes and coffee. Everybody
cordially invited.
Miss EHattie Randall of Reed City
spent Sunday with her cousin Edna
Hall. Miss Randall is working in Bel
ding.
G. Il. Beardslee is quite sick with
malaria fever.
All Cleaners are requested to remem-
Der the meeting Mt the Grattan Grange
hall Saturday evening Mar. 6. Your
presence is requested.
Fred Whittenback is suffering an at
tack of rheumatism.
Grandma Wood enjoyed visit OF
several days with Mrs. Lawrence and
other friends.
Mrs. Abram Smith is not as well as
usual though is not confined TO her bed
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis jerks and son
Kenneth took dinner with II. w. Hall
and wife Sunday.
Rev. Hill of Greenville preached at
Ashley church last Sunday, we under
stand Rev. Carey will occupy the pull
pit next Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
The secret ofLong Life.

A French scientist has discovered one
secret of long life. His method ceals
with the blood, But long ago millions
of Americans had proved Electric Bit.
tiers prolongs life and makes it worth
living 1t purifies, enriches and vital
lies the blood, rebuilds wasted nerve
cells, imparts life and tone TO the entire
system. Its godsend To weak, sick
and debilitated people. "Kidney trouble
had blighted my life for months, =
writes w. M. Sherman, of Gushing,
Me-, "but Electric Bitters cured me
entirely Only soc. at Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
members.

members.
Mr.. Stoel Smith is visiting in Muir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Koeler are Wis
iting his brother Hermon Koeler on the
Judge Smith farm.
The many young friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Phil Belden gathered at Dan Bel
dens Saturday evening TO give them a
kitchen shower. They are preparing to
go to house keeping Mar. LIST in Chad
wick.
Mrs. Don Dean very quietly arranged
a surprise party on Don for Monday
evening. Quite crowd was in attend
ance and all reported fine time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothe the infiamed membranes
and the most obstinate cough disap-
pears. Sore and infiamed lungs are
healed and strengthened, and the cold
is expelled from the system. Refuse
any but 1.-THE genuine in the yellow
wrapder. Wortley q French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Warrington Once Gave UP

TO three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from spid-
er's bite caused large, deep sores to COW
er his leg. The doctors failed, then
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
cured me, writes John Washington, of
Bosqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils,
burns and piles, its supreme. 25c. at
at Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

"Your only hope" said three doctors
to Mrs. M. +. Fisher, Detroit, Mich,
suffering from severe rectal trouble, lies
in an operation" "then i used DIR.
Kings New Life Pills., she writes
''till wholly cured" They prevent ap-
pendicitis, cure constipation, headache.
25c. at Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Pneumonia roIiows LnGrippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs
and deep seated colds. Refuse any but
the genuine in the yellow package.
Wortley q French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

Foley's Orino Laxative cures cnnsti-
patton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and reSular. Orino is
superio to pills and tablets as it does
not grippe or nauseate. Why take any
thing else? Wortley Il French.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
No Effect on Flcwers9

A writer in a German paper says
that every caterpillar and slug has
disappeared from his garden since he
allowed his boy to ride a motor bicycle
round the garden. He is convinced
that the exhaust fumes from the en-
CINE acted as caterpillar destroyer,
and he has never soon his garden with
such show OF j Z and flowers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
ONE WEAK SPOT
Most Bedding People Have Weak
Part and Too Often It's the Back


Part and Too Often It's the Back
Everyone has n weak spot.
Too often it's bad back.
Twinges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up day and night.
Tells you the kidneys need help
For bacllache is really kidney ache.
A kidney cure is what you need.
Doan's Kidney Pillscure sick kidneys.
Cure backache and urinary ills.
Good proof in the following statement.
Mrs. c. A. Bayard, 236 West Wash
ington ST., Ionia, Mich, says: 81 give
Doan's Kidney Pills the credit of curing
me of severe attack of rheumatism
and kidney trouble. A year ago j was
in such bad shape that it was all i
could do To move about. | had rheu-
matism in my limbs and back, my
kidneys were disordered and | thought
for long time my heart was affected
| always felt worse at night, the rheu-
matte twinges combined with the kid
ney trouble causing me intense suffer
ing. When read about Doan' s Kidney
Pills / procured box and / was en-
couraged by the relief l obtained from
its use. Four boxes completely cured
me and have had no trouble since.
| have recommended Doan's Kidney
Pills to other people and will continue
10 do so.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
FoSter-MilburnC Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States. Re
member the name-Doan's-an take
no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
To Digest
the Food

Bile In tho intestines Is as important to diRes-
tion as are the gastric juices In the stomach and
bile is only supplied when the liver Is In active
condition.
The serious and chronic forms Of indigestion
are cured by DIR. A. w. Chase's Kidney
and Liver Pills because of their influence on
the liver causing q good flow Of bile to aid
digestion and keep the bowels regular, there
by preventing fermentation of the food, the
formation of gas and all the disagreeable symp-
toms of Indigestion.
Long standing cases of chronic indigestion
yield to DR.. A. w. Chase's Kidney and Liver
Pills after all else has failed.
Mr.. F. w. BIcLEY, Murraysville, w. Va,
writes:-"For sixteen years I suffered from
indigestion and liver trouble and consulted sew
eral physicians in vain. Two boxes Of Dr.. A.
w. Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills did more
for me than all the medicines ever used. My
mother used them with equally good results"
One pill dose. as cts a box, at all dealers or
DIR A w Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N "
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ORA. w. Chase's
Kidney and
Liver Pills
LNor Gala bxr w Ranadiof Roldino

For Sale by w. I. Benedict, Bedding
New-York tribune., 1909-09-13
THE TALK or THE DAY.

The effect Of the new Canadian law on cigarette
smoking by boys is shown in the trade returns
Although S7O.Oo0.Oo0 cigarettes were smoked IN
Canada since the first of the year. most OF them
being made in the Dominion. the number shows a
decline of So0OoO0o the figures for the preeedns
twelve months The results are more strIkinq
when IL is remembered that the law was In force
for only eight months OF the year II forbids the
sale or gift OF cigarettes cigarette material 10
boys of sixteen or less under penalties of from slO
TO $780,
Hard Featured Woman-So you had money onea
had you? May I ask you how you made your frst
thousand dollars? e
Tufold Knutt (wiping his eye with his coat
sleevel-Ms'am. drempt it!-Chicsgo Tribune
Commenting the absence of places Of wor-
ship for Jews holiday resorts writer IN 'Ths
Jewish Chronicle Of London says: How different
are the Christians Cross the ocean and the sweet
strains Of hymn OF praise from the saloon of the
steamer on Sunday morning strike the lonely
New-York tribune., 1909-09-13
TIE RLTAL ETPLORERS.

Though it is the privilege Of Commander
Peary 70 evince utter disbelief in the claim OF
his rival 10 having anticipated him in discover
ing the pole ii is by'no means obvious that the
phraseology he has employed is wise or felic-
tous. Indeed. his manner has imposed a need
less tax on the patience and loyalty of his
friends and there are signs that it has distinctly
helped. instead of hurting DIR. Cook.
Having made so direct attack on DR. Cook
1t is incumbent on Commander Peary 20 put
his evidence In condition for use at the earliest
opportunity. Technically, perhaps, dsprOOf
should be withheld until proof has been offered
to support the claim that the pole was discov-
cred in 1908. Commander Peary seems TO have
that line of procedure in view in saying that
when DR.. Cook makes a full statement OF his
Journey over his signature to some geosraphi-
zeal society or other reputable body" lie shall
he in a position to supply material to refute
the story. Commander Peary probably does
not realize. however, to what extent his rivals
claims have already been conceded, and as
soon as he learns the real situation lie may
prefer tn produce his material without waiting
for specifications
In the mean time both he and Df. Cook
should give prompt consideration TO the choice
of tribunal 90 which their respective claims
may be submitted for adjudication. Whether
some bureau of the government or some geo
graphical society or committee Of individual
experts is induced to undertake the delicate
task Of arbitration. It should act on the joint
invitation OF the two explorers. Other civilized
nations as well as the United States have a
lively interest In the settlement of the dispute
and those chosen to perform the work should
he men of international repute as well as OF
high scientific standing
New-York tribune., 1909-09-13

eign debt secured by bonds is about $40
100000. including over S1O0.OO0,Oo0 due TO Rus
sa on the war indemnity. Besides this there Is
floating debt of about Sj0O00.Oo0. The foreign
debt is well secured and is being administered
by the agents of the bOndholders in an econom-
ical and businesslike manner.
The service of the debt calls for about SO
100000 a year, which is probably about one
fourth of the total revenue of the empire That
is large proportion TO be devoted to that pur-
pose but il is not so large as necessarily to
cause serious embarra ssment. particularly in
view OF the prospect that the revenue can he
largely increased. We must remember that the
Turkish Empire has an area of 100000 square
miles, not counting its nominal possessions in
Africa: that much of il is exceedingly fertile.
that a large part of it contains enormously rich
mineral resources which have scarcely been
tapped and that it is inhabited by 25,OO0OO
robust and hardy people. Not 10 mention the
heavy debts of the great European powers some
of which are from eight to ten times as large
Turkeys it may he observed that such Coun-
tries as Belgium Brazil and Portugal have far
larger debts than Turkey. while the Australian
states have an aggregate debt more than twice
as large and Spain one nearly four times as
large The constitutional government in Turkey
has no doubt a serious financial problem TO
solve. but 1t is not so serious as to cause de
spondency or embarrassment
New-York tribune., 1909-09-13
MONEY AND RUSJNESs

Conflicting influences cause irreguIaritv in
stock market movements. with current indica-
tiOns pointing toward period of quieter trad
ing and lower prices. The death OF a great rail-
road man has been discounted, as far as specu-
lation is concerned. and basic conditions doubt-
less will now become the governing factor in
stock and bond operations It is the Season Of
the year for reactions An August boou In
stocks a rule is followed by cheaper ouota-
tions for time, owing in large part TO harden
ing money rates, but unless some unforeseen ad-
verse happening should arise there should he no
+ extensive depreciation in market values and M
protracted inactivity In speculative transac-
tions. The sharp advance following the death
of Mr.. Hartman was based upon the existence
OF an enormous short interest rather than unon
efforts to start a new bull movement. and tho
consequence Of such a sensational rise ,s u,,.
~ TO he reflected in a slow decline % q Io,,n,
under that from which the upward course a.
veloped The public is not buying On snac,,Ia-
tive account; neither Is II taking securities
az present high prices for investment None,
Is being withdrawn from the stock marLo, sor
use in the channels of trade IN which the need
for increased accommodation Is becomine, ,,,ora