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Williams news., 1909-04-24
IN INTEREST OF GOOD ROADS

James B. Girand, appointed to the office of territorial engineer, under an act of the general legisla- ture, has entered upon his duties energetically, and especially seeks the cooperation of all local organi- cations interested in good roads work. The following circular letter has been sent out by him for gen. eral publication and to apprise the public that he is ready to listen to practical suggestions from any quarter:
 "Ofice of the Territorial Engi- gineer. Phoenix. Ariz., April 15, 1908. To the Territorial Good Roads Association: This office is desirous of securing all data rela- tive to the work done, and proposed to be done, under the different ter ritorial local organizations, to the end that we may cooperate, and would respectfully request the off, cers of such associations to commu- nicate with us at once.
 If any county in the territory is without such an organization, I would suggest that one be formed immediately, and the list of officers of such association be filed in my office. Very respectfully,
 U. B. GRAND,
 Territorial Engineer"
Williams news., 1909-04-24
WISE AND OTHERWISE

Just to think the new president has been in office over a month and nobody called a liar yet. How times have changed!
 The Standard Oil trust is SO much in the habit of winning it's suits that it is not strange that it should view an adverse decision as anarchy.
 Some day this country is going to elect a president who plays base ball instead of tennis or golf, and then there will be hurrah.
 Diaz holds an election now and then for the sake of giving the Mex ican populace holiday.
 People who eat much candy do not use alcoholic beverages. Carrie Nation might put away her hatchet and carry boxes of confectionery.
 The female surplus of Massachu- setts is a cause of worry to the deep thinkers of that state.. Why not put tax on spinsters?
 Rats chewed hole in the knees of his wedding pants while they were in the express office, and now a Sioux City editor is suing the ex- press people for damages. His marriage to the daughter of a wealthy man was delayed one day by the hungry rodents. The young lady, who is wealthy in her own right, was very much annoyed at the incident. It is hoped the edi- tor wins his case, for his nervous system must have received an aw- full jar by the delay. Love and wealth travelling to meet an editor should never be side-tracked.
Williams news., 1909-04-24

The famous Silver King mine which in the '7O's and early sos was the greatest producer of silver in the world, is again being suc- cessfully operated. The ore shoot, which was supposed to have been lost or worked out, has again been discovered, and is as rich as for merly. A 6O-burro train, each burro carrying about 125 pounds of the rich ore, is run from the Silver King mine to Globe, dis tance of 30 miles. The ore is worked at the Old Dominion smelter.
 The officers at Courtland have reason to believe that there is gang of counterfeiters working near there making phoney money. Within the past week the new camp has been flooded with bad coins of small denomination, principally 50 cent pieces. The coins are made of lead and contain very little, if any, silver. They are easily recog nized by their color and their light weight. The work on the coins is very poor and they are undoubtedly being made by novices at the busi | ness. Several men have been ar rested on suspicion and an effort is being made to locate the counter feiting plant.
 A young Kansas doctor has dis covered that the ankle is placed between the foot and the knee to keep the calf away from the corn.
 Any time you want your clothes or shoes fixed in hurry don't fail to send for Jess Franklin, who will call for and deliver them any day in the week.
 The German scientist who rec ommends whales milk as an ideal food lacks the nerve to volunteer to go out and milk the whale.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
ORDINANCE NO. 51

An Ordinance to Regulate the Closing of the
 Front Doors of all Houses of Prostitution,
 Houses of Assignation, and Bawdy Houses in
 the 1own of Williams, during certain hours
 of each day.
 Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Common
 Council of the Town of Williams, as follows,
 to-wit:
 Section l. It shall De unlawful for any per son, living in, carrying on, or conducting any house Of prostitution, assignation house or bawdy house in the Town of Williams, to keep open, or to permit to be kept open, not closed, each and all front doors to any such house, which such doors face or open upon any of the public streets or avenues of the Town of Williams, between the hours of $ o'clock in the forenoon, ard 8 o'clock in the afternoon of any day during any year; or to permit or allow the curtains to the front windows, so facing to be so raised during such hours, as to expose to public view any of the inmates or habitues of any such hOuee.
 Section ?. It shall be unlawful for any per son to enter, or to attempt to enter any front door of any such house mentioned in Section l of this ordinance, during any of the hours mentioned therein.
 Section 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor. and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not lees than five dollars, nor more than fifty dollars, and shall be imprisoned in default of payment, in the Town jail one day for each dollar of such fine until the same shall have been paid, or served out in such jail.
 Section 4. The common reputation of any such house, mentioned in this ordinance, shall be competent evidence as to the character of such house.
 section ). All ordinances ana parts or Ord1- nances in conflict herewith, are hereby re- pealed.
 Section G. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from, on and after l day after it's passage.
 This ordinance, after having been read at full length by the Town Clerk was passed by q vote of a majority of the members of the Town Council, of the Town of Williams, and presented to the Mayor for his signature, and signed by him, and attested by the Town Clerk, on this the second day of February, A: D. 1909.
 F. o. POISON, Mayor. Attest:
 H. l.. APHOLD, Town Clerk ap To- 1t
Williams news., 1909-04-24
Why Hurry?

Nowadays there is a constant rush, ceaseless pushing, crowd ing, hustling, anyway to get some where or something. Man does not stop to think what is lost by all this hurry. Things done in haste are seldom done we'll.
 Build a house in haste and re- pairs will soon be necessary. Once begun, they will be continued in- definitely.
 Try to build up a business in a short time and some important point will probably be forgotten. You may overreach or may not get all parts of the business properly adjusted. Loss follows. Seek to enter a profession without giving the needed time to preparation and you will always be working at a disadvantage.
 To make haste slowly is wisdom Dc not forget the hare and tortoise The old fable carries a truth of widespread applicability Many man in his haste passes by unnoticed that which might en. rich him. Haste always trips uE | up it's own heels.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
RECORDERS WEEKLY REPORT

The following is the weekly re- port of instruments filed in the recorders office for the week end ing April 13, 1909:
 Water location-Sand spring, w E. Hamblin.
 Chattel mortgage-Nellie Stone to Babbitt-Polson Go.
 Bond-F. s. Breen, county print. ing for 1909.
 Warranty deed-Jacob Caufmar ct ux to G. H. Coffin.
 Notice of water location-"D. E. spring, E. D. Woolley.
 Appointment of deputy sheriff J. w. Francis to Thos. Jensen.
 John Cronan to Blackwell Lum- Der Co.-3S deeds, No. 2S2 to No 319.
 Bill of sale-John Cronan tc Blackwell Lumber Go.
 Appointment of agent - Wells Fargo Co. to H. Victor.
 Warranty deed-A. l.. & T. Co., to Howard Sheep Go.
 Order confirming sale of real es. tate-Judge R. J. Kidd to Mary Treat, guardian of E. M. Treat, a minor,
Williams news., 1909-04-24
Wood For Sale.

l am now prepared to furnish on short notice wood of any length or size. All orders left at the Smith home or at Sanders store, will be promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed. MARION SMITH.
Williams news., 1909-04-24
SOME LOCAL ITEMS


 falling with him last Saturday.. c. Fabre, the trapper, was in town this week with the pelts of several coyotes, foxes and other animals on which a bounty is paid.
 There is no remedy that relieve; as quickly as A. D. s. Foot Relief G. c. Drug Go.
 T. E. Pollock, who went east a | few weeks ago, where he had an operation performed, has returned to his home in Flagstaff and resum ed his duties at the Arizona Central Bank.
 c. E. Linn, the skating rink man advertised the sale of his skates in last weeks NEWS, and a few hours after the paper appeared his outfit was disposed of. It pays to ad- vertise in THE NEWS.
 FOR SALE-The Joe Johnston res idence property, furnished; also the business property; at bargain See McD. Robinson, at the bank.
 John Robinson, chief clerk of the council in the last legislature, will, it is said, be appointed citizen mem- Der of the board of control, in place ! of J. J. Riggs, as soon as Governor Sloan takes office.
 It is almost time to forget the early robin and look out for the first straw hat.
 If you want to have teeth like pearls you must use Princess Tooth Powder. G. c. Drug Go.
 Territorial Treasurer E. E. Kirk- land recently redeemed $15,OO0 oi territorial bonds, which now brings the territorial bonded debt down to less than a million dollars, which is less than it has been for many years.
 Governor Kibbey has pardoned Jesus Garcia, sentenced in 1907 to serve two years for manslaughtel committed in Coconino county Garcia's physical condition is such that it is feared longer confne ment at the prison will hasten his death.
 Don't you know that A. D. s Cough Remedy has relieved more coughs and colds than any other remedy made. G. C. Drug Co.
 It is not generally known that { new law was passed at the recen session of the legislature, whicf makes it a felony, punishable by Imprisonment in the penitentiary to draw check upon bank 1T which you have no funds. By th' 'new law it is treated as forgery.
 William Satori is now in contro of the Pullman saloon and he in vites the patronage of the public Best of goods sold over the bar ant courteous treatment to all. Drop in
 The Arizona power plant on Eos sil creek, Yavapai county, whicl is being put in at an investment o probably $2,OOO,O0O, will furnish electric illumination and manufac turing power for a radius of 75 o 100 miles around Prescott to town and mining properties. This plan will be fully completed this year.
 Fruit Lax never fails in constipa ton. G.C Drug Go.
 Preparatory to putting on heavie engines than those now in use or the road, the Santa Fe is reinforcin| bridges and making general repair along it's line. Even the large bridges will have to have their car rying capacity increased. The biz cantilever bridge across the Colo rado east of Needles will have tw' piers added. When the last biz engines were put on it seemed tha the limit for size had been reached but the new ones will relegate thes to second place.
 Arrangements are being made b,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18

Mesdames A. M. Eaves, w. ID. Sum-
ner and Ben Friedley were Ionia visit
ors Tuesday.
Mrs. A. 5 Dimmick was the guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. Bert Storey, of Nc
Bride, Wednesday.
Mrs. Martha Treece went TO Prescott
Wednesday for two weeks visit with
relatives and friends.
Il. Weaver returned Monday from a
two weeks visit at Cedar Springs, Mrs.
Weaver who has also been visiting
there returned Tuesday.
Miss Elizabeth Abbott furnished the
piano music at the Literary Exchange
annual held at +. II. Spencer's last
week and received many compliments
for her work. She has a class of 2s
pupils.
Miss Kate Connolly was pleasantly
surprised last Friday evening when
forty of her friends came to remind hel
of her 22nd birthday. They also pre-.
scented her with beautiful gift. Pro
gressive pedro was the leading feature
of the evening, after which dainty
supper was served. At late hour
they departed, after wishing Miss Con
nelly many happy returns.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18
The Banner and the Shears, only $3.50
Try it Once

Colleges and Summer Schools
have all added courses Of Bible
Study and base their studies on the
American Standard Version, Goo
and upwards. Sold in Bedding only
at the Corner Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18

A Young Mother" asks our opinion
Of "the alleged injurious effects OF
rocking on babies"
We must frankly say that we con-
slider 1t brutal practice. AZ the
father Of q great many babies. of all
ages. we never rocked on any OF
them Intentionally, and we would
probably be arrested II we expressed
our full opinion Of any woman who
would presume to do so.--Lppincott's
Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18

How to avoid tipping the waiter ct .
restaurant: When the bill comes, pay
II exactly. A certain involuntary sx-
preston Of astonishment will be Wis
ible on the walters face. we'll trained
though II may be. You should Their
rise, saying to him: Il have made an
excellent dinner; you manage the e.
tablishment much better than the pre-
ceding proprietor did" During his
rapture at being mistaken for the
owner Of the restaurant you escape.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18
II. FRANK IRELAND co.
Yellow Front

Francis, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Durfee; who has been
so sick with pneumonia, is reported
much better today.
Mrs. Don Hubbell of Ionia who has
been seriously Ill for some time, arrived
here yesterday for visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs J. III. Younger. AL
though able to be out she is still quite
weak.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Fellows have
returned from their wedding trip and
ON Monday, left for their future home
in Mcbride, where they will be at
home to their friends after the Goth.
DR.. J. III. Armstrong went to Detroit,
Friday, TO attend meeting OF the ex-
ecutive council of the Michigan State
Dental Society of which he has been a
member for the past three years. He
also attended the first District Conven-
ton held there on Saturday.
The Maroon basket ball team of this
city defeated the Lowell girls at Hub
bell hall last Saturday afternoon by a
score of 80 to 5. Chaperoned by Mrs.
Elwood Rockefeller, they go to Lake
view Friday 10 play game with the
girls at that place.
Mrs. Lena Maxwell, daughter of
Frank Guild, died at the home of her
father in this city Saturday, Feb Ii,
as result of tuberculosis, being 81
years, months, % days old at the time
of her death. Short services were held
at the house Tuesday by Rev. g. w.
Maxwell and the remains were laid to
rest in River Ridge cemetery.
Loretta, daughter of Mrs. Eva Divine,
had the misfortune to fall and break
her arm near the wrist last Saturday
afternoon, She had called at the home
of Jesse WILDER to leave a bunch of
flowers for Mrs. WILDER who is serious
ly ill, and was lust leaving the house
when she slipped on little ice on the
step and fell i'm such way as TO result
i'm the injury.
Mrs. Fred Schlegel had great sur
prise worked on her Saturday night, she
was invited TO assist in preparing
surprise on one of the other ladies in
the neighborhood and when she was
about ready to go the whole company
came i'm upon her all "fixed up" for the
occasion, never was woman more sur
prised, but she submitted gracefully
and the company Of about "a ladies had
a very delightful time.
Yesterdays dispatches announce the
death of Miss Emily V. Mason, sister
of Stevens T. Mason, Michigan's first
governor as a state and last territorial
governor. Miss Mason, who had at
tanned the age Of SO years, was re-
markable lady retaining allsof her fac
ulties up to the time of her last illness.
She was the guest of honor at Michi-
gan's recent ,semi-centennial celebra-
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18

Get ready TO meet the meter man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Lessiter of Pontiac
were guests of Mrs. Sarah Lessiter last
Thursday.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Durfee is recovering from its
recent severe illness.
Gew. w. Brown returned TO Ionia
Monday evening where he is doing
duty as circuit court juror.
The Lowell Basket Ball team defeat
ed the Bedding team by score of Is to
10, last night at Hubbell hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cooper and sons,
Donald and Harold, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Green were called
to Morley, Monday, on account of the
illness of Mr.. Green's mother.
Mrs. Il. Degraw returned to Grand
Rapids, Monday, after few days visit
with her friend Mrs. A. V. Powers.
John Essex has been off duty the
past two weeks from a severe attack of
rheumatism but is ON the mend again
now.
Mrs. l.. Martin returned TO her home
in Ravenna, Monday, after few days
vssit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Russell.
Mrs. MedDra Kennedy returned to
her home in Grand Rapids Tuesday
after a short visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Harry Stacey.
A. n. Widdicomb and Miss Leona
of Grand Rapids spent Sun
day with Mrs. Mary Cannon and her
daughter, Mrs. George Widdicomb.
On Thursday, Feb. %, the Mystic
Workers will give a pedro party, after
lodge, in the w Goldman hall. All men,
bers are requested to be present and
bring friend along.
The second number of the Orleans
lecture course will be given Feb. 26 at
the. Nj. +. church. "Fun, Fact and
Fancy in the Old World,n by Prof. f.
;. Goodrich, Albion college, illustrated
with stereopticon views. Admission,
25c; children, Zoe. Don't miss this.
The Bedding Cemetery association
will have sewing bee and picnic din
nera the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Devendorf Thursday, Feb. %. Every
body invited TO come and bring their
rs there is sewing To be done
One-half mile east of Brink school
house.
While falling timber for Frank Don
elson Tuesday morning, Henry Rich
ardson received quite serious injuries by
the tree splitting up and striking him |
On the side of the head and left arm. |
He was brought back to DR.. Pinkham's |
office, where his injuries received medi-
cal attention.
Mrs. +. l.. Calllins, state president
Of the Michigan w. G. L. T., will lee
ture at Green's church in Orleans Fri
lay evening, Feb. 10. Mrs. Call<ins is
one of the foremost platform speakers
Of the day and comes here under the
of the Orleans w. CT. u. |
Her SUBJECTS "Living Issues of Today |
and everyone is invited to come. mol
admission fee is charged, but collec-
ion will be taken.
Leander Berry of Orleans, one of the |
Did residents of the township, was i'm |
The city Saturday and paid the Banner
office call, leaving dollar for his |
to the Banner and thirty |
tents extra for pair of shears. He
says he noticed that his old friend and |
Loren c. Fales, had taken
pair also and thought possible they
night form partnership and go into
he barber business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-18
Short hems of Interest Re-
Latins to the To4vn and It's
People. told In a Single
Paragraph.
Local ~
Brevities.

p. j. Andrews was Grand Rapids
visitor Tuesday.
A. NJ. Simmons went to Constantine
Tuesday on business trip.
Miss Margaret Henry was guest of
Ionia friends over Sunday.
DR.. b. J. Fitzmorris was Grand
Rapids business visitor Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Barnum was i'm Clarks-
Vile over Sunday, guest of Mrs. c. f.
Allgeo.
Chas Debates Of Bay City is guest
at the home Of Leon Osterhout for a
few days.
Mrs. l.. +. Brown of Stanton was an
over Sunday guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Stall.
Hiram Green returned TO the soldiers
home Wednesday, he likes it very much
and is contented and happy.
..'Phonist" is the official designation
of telephone operator adopted by the
New York telephone company.
Mrs Arthur Vredenburg left Monday
for two weeks visit at Stanton before
taking up her residence at Morley.
The Pythian sisters party for the X.
p. boys and their friends will be held
Friday evening, Feb. Goth, bill 25c.
Miss Mary Bassett returned to st.
Johns Tuesday after few days visit
with her friend, Mrs. John Carnochan
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ralph mourn the
loss of their five-weeks old baby who
died Tuesday after short illness from
pneumonia.
Miss Mable Robinson left Friday for
a ten-days' visit with her friend Mrs.
Andrew DeGus, nee Francis Wiley.
near Saginaw
DR.. p. Coville was called to Grand
Rapids, Friday, on account of the ill
ness of his sister who had had slight
stroke of paralysis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rogers have
gone to Amble for the summer, where
Mr.. Rogers will assist his son-in-law in
his farm work this year.
A delegation of delegates from Smyr-
ma Arbor TO the number of ten left
Wednesday to attend the Cleaners
held in Ionia this week.
Mrs. Louise Bartholomew and Miss
Mamie Henkle of Greenville, and Max
Schenden and son julius of Ionia,
spent Sunday at the home of MaX's
mother in Miriam.
John Brimmer who stole quantity
Of clover seed from farmer near Port
land has been convicted of the theft
and sentenced by Judge Davis to the
prison for from two and one
half to five years. John was resident
of this city a short time.
The annual roll call of Fortuna lodge
No. 120 will take place at their Castle
hall Tuesday evening, Feb 23d. Ar
engagements are being made to appro-
priately celebrate the event, Past Grand
Chancellor Leo A. Caro- will be prese mt
and banquet with speeches will also
be pulled off. Every member is ex-
pected to be present
Mrs. Viola Nealon has a fine display
Of art embroidery goods in the west
window of +. G. Lloyd's, the produc-
ton of her own hands worked with the
Silks. One piece was ex-
hibited at the Pan-American and re-
ceived much attention and comment as
being very valuable design from dis
critics in art circles. Mrs.
Nealon is certainly doing some fine
work.