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Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
CHICAGO COMMERCE MEN
WILL BE GUESTS OF OMAHA
Association Accepts Invitation Of the
Commercial Club to Visit IL
In June.

The Chicago Association Of Commerce
has accepted the invitation Of the Omaha
Commercial club to be the guests of the
club the evening of juno Is, when the Chi
cagoans will come through the city from
the west. where they go on a trade ex-
cursion.
Omaha will be the last stop for the peo-
pie from the city which is more windy
than Omaha. and they will be here from
6 to 1:3O p. m. The secretary of the asso-
citation has asked that the entertainment
be made as Informal as possible.
e. p. Peck, manager of the Peavey Grain
company, was elected chairman Of the
grain committee of the Commercial club,
succeeding F. ]. McVann, who resigned a
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Funeral Day at Kenrner.

KEARNEY, Neb.. May n.-(Special.)-
Never before in the history OF the city has
there been so many funerals taken place in
t~wenty-four hours as there were from 3
O'Clock Sunday until 3 o'clock Monday aft
ernoon. The funeral of Mrs. Kate Napier
took place Sunday afternoon at the Episco.
pal church. That of Albert Olson took
place at the same time at the Swedish Free
mission. Later In the day the funeral OF
Ray Smith, the boy who was drowned in
kearney lake Friday evening, took place
at the residence on Twenty-fifth and Sec
ond avenue. Monday afternoon Peter Eagle
was laid in his resting place, services heins
held at the residence four miles north OF
town. At 2:O Monday afternoon many
friends and relatives congregated at the
United Evangelical church to pay their last
respects to Mrs. Amelia Wiseman, who died
Saturday noon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Nebraska
Deep Mystery in
Murder of Boy
Near Hastings
Brother and Sister Of Dead Lad Glaze
Blame on Neighbor Boy
Coroner at Sea.

HASTINGS. Neb.. May n.-(Special Tele-
gram -After an all-night session the cor
oner's jury failed to Fix the responsibility
for the shooting to death Of 9-year-old Tom
stoetzei in his fathers farm home near
Holstein Sunday afternoon. Toms brother
and sister said the crime was committed
by George sheffern, aged 9. George said
he had not been on the Stoetzel farm for
two years. There has been i'll feeling be-
tween the Stoetzel and Sheffern families
for several years. The fatal shot was from
an army musket. The jury found the
wound was inflicted by a gun in the hands
Of persons unknown.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Skinny Madden
Goes Before Jury
Chicago Labor Leader on Trial on
Charge of Taking Bride
Money.

CHICAGO, May n.-Martln r. C"Skin-
N.Y. Madden, president of the Associated
Building Trade of Chicago, and generally
referred to as the local GEAR of labor"
was placed on trial here today before
Judge McSurely. charged with the extor-
ton of 81 900 from Joseph Klicka for "set-
Ting a strike.
Indictment of Madden and his associates
followed years of innuendo among con-
tractors concerning the calling and settling
of many strikes. Madden rides In his own
automobile and for years his word has
been law among the majority of trades
unionists of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
GIRL STILL INFATUATED
violet scOtthOrn stands by Man Who
Enticed Her Away.

FAIRBCRY, Neb., May lL-Cspecial)-
Samuel Bristol and Violet scotthorn, who
eloped a few days ago, were found Satur-
day at Wahoo, Neb., and arrested by
Sheriff Churnside. Bristol is charged with
e~nticing the girl, who is only is years of
age, from home, and on his preliminary
examination this morning was held in $500
bond to the next term OF district court.
Bristol has been working here for a few
weeks in the employ OF a painting firm.
and made the girls acquaintance while
here. The girl was held in bond to ap-
pear as a witness at district court, as It
IL evident she has not lost her ~infatua-
tion for Bristol and is trying to help him
out Of his trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
BIG ELECTRICAL WEEK
Exposition AT the Auditorium VIII
Re the Attraction All This
WeeI.

The electrical exposition at the Auditor
ium is now fully installed and it will he
the big attraction for the public all this
week. The show is almost as interesting
In the afternoon as II is In the evening
for the reason that the windows are dark
ened and all the lights are turned on Just
the same as after dark.
Miss Mehaffey OF Cincinnati sings every
afternoon at 8 o'clock and every evening
at Q, accompanied by George Green's or
chestra.
The big kitchen booth will be opened to-
night and plenty of hot biscuits, weiners
and hot pancakes will be served by the
demonstrators, all doing their cooking by
electric heat. The Nebraska Electrical as
ISOLATION will meet Tuesday at the Rome
hotel and a large ~endAn OF electrical
men and other visitors from out over the
state will attend the big show Tuesday
and Wednesday. The people Of Omaha,
South Omaha and Council Bluffs will find
this the most beautiful and interesting
show ever put on at the Auditorium and
IT is safe 10 say that the building will be
crowded every night until the show closes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Gibbon water System wins.

GIBBON, Neb,, May 11.-CSpecial Tele-
gram)-9A passing train set fire TO ]. D.
Drury's big barn. east Of town, this after
noon. An alarm was turned in and both
fire companies responded. A terrific wind
was blowing and the fire was burning TO
the caves, but our magnificent water sys-
tenn put II out and very little damage
was done. II required 1000 feet Of hose
from the nearest hydrant 10 reach IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
SHOOTING AT BARN DANCE
William johnson Resented CaIIdOwn
for Insulting Young Women.


for Insulting Young m
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. May ~1l.-(SpeciaD.
William Johnson, a farm laborer, was
placed under arrest by Sheriff Dunkel
today on the charge of having shot at
Otto Kruse and others with intent to do
great bodily injury. From the story of the
affair as related by the complaining wit
nesses Johnson attended a barn dance
about eight miles northwest of this city
az the farm of Kruse. As several young
women were about TO go through the lower
part of the big barn to get to the stair
way to the loft, Johnson, who had been
drinking, showed a bottle of whisky and
invited the girls to drink with him. They
refused. He became inslstent and the
girls nervily grasped the bottle and took
1t away from him. They later related
their experience in the loft. where the
dancing was going on and where the owner
was, and the latter went down to re-
monstrate with Johnson, who was still
making a disturbance, and pacify him.
After a talk there johnson left, but i'm
mediately two shots entered the barn.
the bullets passing close to where two
men were sitting. Johnson tried to and
did hide the revolver but II was later
found. Identified as his weapon and tell
tale fire marks on one hsnd are not evil
dences In his favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
ROCK TO ne LIGHTED
Company Organized by Local People
TO Build n Plant.

Company rEaniEed by Local People
to Build n Plant.
TABLE ROCK, Neb., May u.-(Special)-
Articles of incorporation were adopted at a
meeting held here last night Of the Table
Rock Electric Lighting company, the fol-
lowing named persons signing the articles
Of Incorporation: C. J. Wood, K. l.. Nc.
Crea, NJ. D.; Robert T. Miller, o. w. Eel
lers and W H. Marble. The following
board of directors was elected to serve
until the regular annual meeting in Janu-
AIRY, 1910: e. l.. McCrea, NJ. D., Table Rock
Robert T. Miller. Table Rock: o. W. Eel
lers. Table Rock; A. r. Kovands, Table
Rock, and c. X. Cooper, Humboldt. Tie
authorized capital Of the company is placed
at $3.50 300. with a paid up capital Of 5000.
Nearly 5000 in stock has been already
subscribed, the most Of it by citizens of
Table Rock.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Wants His salary reduced.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.. May n.-(spe-
cialD-Thomas c. Patterson. some days ago
appointed Calvin A. Lowell as chief of
police. and as he is also deputy sheriff,
Mr.. Lowell appeared before the county
commissioners and asked them TO reduce
his salary from SO to 325 per month, the
$50 difference being the salary that Lowell
will receive as chief of police. Lincoln
county officials have little use for money.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
wheat Prospects Poor.

BATTLE CREEK, Neb., May n.-(spe-
eial)-The prospects for a whea and Dat
crop in this county are very poor, a com
bination of freezing weather. shortage OF
rain and sand driven by a gale has prac-
tcally cleaned the fields. Corn planting
is well under way and the ground is in fair
condition for this, but rain is needed. A
great many farmers are planting their oat
and wheat fields IN corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
PennsrIYnnia Limo, stoporer..

On first-cless tickets reading over Penn
sylvaaia Lines, ten-day stopovers, including
date OF deposit are now allowed, upon
notice 10 conductor, at either Columbus,
P1ttsburg. Washington, Baltimore or Phila-
delphia. Also effective April % at Indian
apolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
Norfolk Gets Carnegie Money.

NORFOLK, Neb., May n.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Andrew Carnegie today notified the
Norfolk Library board that $1,000 is avail
able for the construction of a public library
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
A shame

is not to nave Bucklen's Arnica Salve to
cure burns, sores. piles, cuts, wounds and
ulcers. 25c. For sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12

"KoH-I-NOoR" pencils have every good
point and every point good. One KOHL
MOOR" will outlast six ordinary pencils
Ask your dealer
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
KempeI. Remphm & Buc.hngham,
All Kinds OF Plating.
The Weather.

FOR NEBRASKA Wednesday fair and
cooler.
FOR COMMISSIONERS Wednesday.
Temperatures at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12

week ago, when he became manager of the
clubs traffic bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12
n~ecIInes = $4,000 O'ce.

Because Of a provision in the new law
creating the office OF state fire warden,
which requires the incumbent thereof TO
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-12

Quick Action for Your M~oney-You get
that by using The Bee advertising columns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

duties very exacting. But with Tom.
my that night it was different; he
unfortunately struck a rush of bust
ness, and through it a very odd ex-
perience.
When Tommy arrived to begin work
ley, softly at times, then again so gen.
erously that IL roared on the station
roof and made the lamp-lighted plat
form look like an explanse of boiling
glass. In these moments Of exuberant
downpour thunder rolled up and down
the valley, and the telegraph arma-
lures jumped and spluttered sense
lessly.
But Of course no operator who real
ICES the responsibility of his position
cuts out his instruments on account OF
lightning, unless the play of celestial
fire Is absolutely dangerous Tommy
could not well cut out his during the
time of most danger that night, for
the dispatcher called him three-quar-
tiers OF an hour before the Eastern
Mail was due, at ten o'clock, and eau
toned him to watch close and be on
hand, as he might be needed for or
ders.
After that things went lively with
Tommy The omnibus from the prin-
cipal hotel brought a load of passen.
gers. Among them were three drum.
mers," two of whom were OF the ex.
acting. hectoring sort. with a large
quantity Of excess baggage
The confusion and the perplexing
demands upon him augmented his
natural anxiety until his scalp prick
led and his cheeks flushed with ex-
element. Tommy was half conscious
that his mind was not working nor
mally In the general confusion, and
the near approach of the moment
when the Eastern Mail was due qpick-
ened both the general clamor and his
own nervousness.
The Eastern Mail proved to be IL
minutes late, and the waiting crowd
piled Tommy with all sorts of an
noying questions At the moment
when the mail was due by schedule,
the dispatcher called Tommy, and he
few to the key. The pay car was com
ing up the valley with the directors
car attached; they were in a hurry.
and the dispatcher wished to change
their meeting point with the Mail
from Sumner, the first station east,
to Sturgess.
Tommy's heart throbbed as he cop
led the instructions to hold the Mail
for orders. The noise in the waiting
room was SO great that he could
hardly read the clicking instrument,
and dizzying sort of fear rose in
his mind lest he should not receive
the order correctly; besides, as there
was 80 much else that needed his i'm
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
The Forgotten
Order
By ALvAH MILTON KERR
Originally

/ taught Tommy Sands the art of
telegraphy, and obtained for him his
first position, that OF night operator
at Sturgess. He held the position just
IL hours, then came back to me dis
charged, but happy. The reason for
this was that Tommy, like some other
people, valued his life more than he
did a working position.
Viewed as an individual, Tommy
was fairly capable. Considered as
beginner In railroad station work, he
was competent enough, but. as some
times happens, the duties of his po-
sition apparently doubled the very
hour that saw him attempt the work
Of the office. When he left his home
station to take charge at Sturgess,
particularly admonished him to keep
cool, for much In railroading depends
on normal presence of mind; but,
Of course, a lad of Is cannot reason
ably be expected to remain quite so
much a master of himself as an older
man, and Tommy. upon his introduc-
ton to the office at Sturgess. really
met troubles enough to try veteran.
In the first place, he had everything
to do at the station. All the items in
cluded in the comprehensive term
everything cannot be specified here,
but some of them may be mentioned.
He had to watch the wires and take
train orders and kilograms, sell tick
cts, and check baggage, throw the mail
pouch into the doorway OF the mail
car when the passenger train arrived,
unload and load express, and answer
questions.
OF course Sturgess was not a large
place, and ordinarily the Sturgess
night operator, particularly when ac-
customed to the work, did not find his
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
Board of Review Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Equalization and Review of the city
Of Belding will meet in the Council
ooms in said city at o'clock in the
ofenoon on Monday, May "A, 1909, and
en Tuesday, May 25, 1909, and as long
Hereafter as may be deemed necessary,
= w purpose of reviewing the assess
rolls of the city of Bedding. Said
calf review will be in session from
arclock in the forenoon to II o'clock
a. and from one o'clock in the
rloon until five o'clock in the after
a of each day.
)ated at the city of Belding, Mich,
is 9TH day of May, A. d., 1909.
w. S. EDDY, City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
election of George NJ. Blett to

election of George NJ. Blett TO
ice of City Marshall was sur
10 all our citizens and even the
Incil could hardly see how it was
one as Mr.. Blett came into the race at
alate hour and no one knew he was "a
candidate until the call for a ballot was
taken.
Mr.. Blett has been resident here for
he past fifteen years, is man of good
Sness judgement, he knows how TO
fk and what days work is worth.
e has had large experience in con-
Iaaling and building moving and there
aAgood reason why he will not
Seadirst class officer.
M. Blstt has had experience in Of
fida life having held the office of mar
sal in Howard City, being its first
arshallin the early days of itshistory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

The appointment of Fred l.. Warner
by the City Council for City Attorney
is a well deserved compliment and they
did wise act in so doing. Mr.. War
ner is a careful painstaken attorney
and the legal business of the city
which has been so successfully conduct
ed by Dwight c. Sheldon will fall into
good hands.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
GET HOUSE NUMBER

1t is necessary before we can get
free mail delivery TO have all the
dwelling houses in the city numbered
and Mayor VIM. f. Sandell is anxious
that this be done soon. Get your
at once at the city clerks Of
flee and put them up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Slowly but surely our city is advanc-
" toward Metropolitan life and ways,
4 the foundations are being laid for
Elfail delivery which will be
ought about as soon as it is possible
do so. The new street signs that
~ been put up at the corner of our
ITS is one of the most complete up
site systems and the city fathers are
congratulated on their choice and
chase of it, they can be easily read
pgill form a great convenience to
ole in locating residences.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-l open dish cupboard, |
oak book case set of oak dining chairs,
oak dining table, kitchen cabinet,
cabinet, l library table, center table,
sanitary couch and morris chair.
Call at G. w. Kingfbury's Ind house
North of Union school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Wanted-Trustworthy man or wo-
man i'm each county To advertise, receive
orders and manage business for New
York Mail Order House. $500 weekly
permanent position; no investment re-
quired. Previous experience not es-
sential to engaging. Spare time valu-
able. Enclose self addressed envelope
for full particulars. Address, Clark Co.
Wholesale dept, l03 Park Ave-, New
York. ISt10
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

phn Van Horn, aged eight, and his
IN, Mable, aged eighteen, of Win
eaer, Pa, died of hydrophobia as a
ui of eating frankfurter sausages.
ne other members of the Van Horn
nly are seriously ill. The grocer
GO sold the sausages disclaims all
Ogledge of the fact that the meat
in tainted. 1t is thought the dogs
,ztdhad the rabies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Now is the time of year To fix up
that old platform around you pump
with one of Hunting's Cast Iron Well
Covers, backed up with concrete, guar
anteed to fit any pump, vermin proof,
cost only little more than plank and
will last forever. Every pump needs
solid platform to insure the life of the
pump. Repair your pump or get into
your well without hammer or wrench.
If you have got an open well its duty
you owe TO the health of your family TO
have pure well of water. For sale by
A. +. Dorr a Co., Bedding, Mich, or
write b. ID. Hunting, Rockford, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

The Eaton County Fruit Growers as
ISOLATION has taken up the matter of
spraying fruit trees and every orchard
in the county will be put through a
systematic course of spraying. The
spraying experience of last year prov
ed very successful and is now consider
ed a business proposition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

State of Michigan, County of Ionia, IS.
l. w. L. CusSer. cashier OF the above named
bank. do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true To the best of my knowledge and
belief. w. l.. CUSSER. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn To- before me this 5th
day of May 1909
VIM, f. SANDELL
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
f r. SPENCER
FRANK r. CHASE
W. H. LOCKE
Directors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Mrs. G.. III. Colbry returned TO st.
Louis, Tuesday, after few days visit
with her daughter Mrs. +. A. Warne
Miss Bertha Lunn returned to her
home in Greenville, Tuesday, after 10
days. visit with her cousin, Miss Edith
Lunn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

1t is said that the changes of the
moon will have to be recorded differ
entity since the county went dry, as
the moon has no chance TO get full.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-A fine pen of pure bred
Plymouth Rock cock and five laying
hens, price reasonable. Also new $50
egg Cypher's incubator and colony
brooder for sale at reasonable price.
Inquire at this Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Seven room house %
blocks west of Ellis school. Price rea-
sonable, terms easy. See A. ;. Dim
mick at the planning mill, or residence.
46tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

My Property for Sale
l ofier.for sale my residence property
on Washington street, 8 room house
good barn, fine location.
36tf Mark McNett
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-2000 pigs 6 to 8 weeks old,
at $3.50 to So each, any breed. Will ship
by express and give your moneys
worth. 45tf
Utilization Company
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
'atLDINC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING co
{. q. LAPHAM. EDlroR

'N Advertising Rates upon application Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. 25c to
6Qc. Resolutions from soc up.
Entered at the Postofice, Beding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec.
ond class Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale or Rent-Large new room
house, good walks, $1,000. G. G. Ash
by, phone l46.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale or Trade-Good lot, situate
in Broas' fifth addition. Party owning
lot will sell for cash, or will trade for
good driving horse. Write Michigan
Farm Home Co, Greenville, Mich.
44-4w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Black Minorca eggs for
setting-pure blood. 30 cents a setting.
u. w. Gooding, Bedding, Mich. 44tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Farm of twenty acres in
side of the corporation, poultry yard,
good hen house and fine place for gar
dening; also two cows, fresh, horse and
wagon, tools, and household furniture.
Reason for selling, sickness. Inquire
at Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Sale or Rent-l00 acre farm, 500 peach
trees, 400 apple trees, SO pear trees, only
3 miles from Market or will exchange
for desirable residence or business prop
erty. Inquire of w. $. Lambertson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Nine-room house and barn,
good location. Inquire Banner office.
3Stf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale A 240 egg incubator and
brooder. 43tf Chas. Wagner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Peoples Savings Bank

At Bedding. Michigan. at the close OF business
April 18th. 1909. called for by the Com
missioner OF the Banking Department.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
Boarding House For Sale

anted-Five swarm of bees. APP
ply to Nj. L. Beebe, Bedding, Mich.
Box pa. 45-2t
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Pheaton in good condition
cheap, see Patterson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

Wanted-Middle aged hall lady at
Ashfield. Write or phone Mrs. Unger
at the home. Bedding Bros. IL Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
BeIding Savings Bank

At Bedding, Michigan. at the close of business
April 2sth, 1909, as called for by the Com
missioner of the Banking Department
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06

For Sale-Household goods, three
bed room suits, couch, DINING room
chairs, buffet, rockers, rugs, etc. Call
ut Banner Office. 1877
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
ADVERTISE FOUND ARTICLES.

THE MICHIGAN LAW SAYS IN EFFECT,
A person who finds lost property un-
der circumstances which give him
knowledge or means of inquiring as To
the true owner, and who appropriates
such property TO his own use or TO the
of another person who is not entitled
thereto, without having first made ev-
cry reasonable effort to find the owner
and restore the property TO him, is
guilty of larceny-Section 4739-4O OF
the Compiled Laws Of Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-05-06
House and Lot

Here is a bargain; don't let it slip if
you want to buy a house. Good six
room house on Front street; fine loca-
ton; three minutes walk from post Of
flee; best neighborhood in the city. Can
help you buy it. Inquire of +. b. Lap
ham, Banner office.