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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Newsy Business Locals
For Busy People Looking
For Bargains. -. 49,.
For weak eyes, try gas light.

Il
For weak eyes, try gas light.
A complete line of Easter Cards at
O'Bryon's.
Fancy Pine apples lsc each AT Pat
terson's-
The cost of gas piping and gas lights
is SO low il would surprise you.
Don't pound your head Off on that
carpet let Millard clean il for you.
We clean everything but the Baby
Millard's Cleaning and Dye Works.
GAS LIGHT for quality, GAS LIGHT
for economy, GAS LIGHT for satisfac-
ton.
We clean the carpet while you clean
the room. Millard's Cleaning and Dye
Works.
Get your Easter Post Cards at
O'Bryon's.
There's no use of spending your mon
ey for groceries by patronizing peddlers
from out of the city when you can buy
just as good goods for the same money
at Gibson's.
Special sale on Box paper "A sheets
and "a envelopes TO match, only Sc at
Patterson's.
See those large oranges nj 33c doz
regular SOC size al Patterson's.
~ @ t fcla 4
one-half cent an hour To operate
Price $3.50 complete with tubing. Bel
ding Gas Works.
The 1909 wall paper now on display
at Wortley q French's.
Mrs. S. l.. Wright has returned to
Bedding and the hairdressing parlors
are now open for anyone wishing any
thing in this line.
Chi-namel makes old furniture and
wood work look like new. Wortley 4
French.
GAS LIGHT makes the home cheer
full; the most lights for the least money.
Mrs. S. l.. Wright wishes TO announce
to the ladies of Bedding that she would
be glad TO meet all who have tickets
and as many more as may be in need
of her services.
See those fine Easter Cards at
O'Bryon's.
1t costs but little To brighten up the
home with our 1909 wall papers, ask 10
see them. Wortley x French.
l beg TO announce that | have Sc
cured the exclusive agency for the well
known and popular Worlds Star
Hosiery and Underwear, the kind that
wears. Telephone or drop me card
and samples will be submitted for in
spection at your leisure.
Phone 91-3r John Sayles.
Mrs. 5. l.. Wright returned Saturday
from Chicago, where she has been
studying for the past four months, and
is now ready TO attend to the wants of
her customers, as heretofore, at the hair
parlors over the Peoples Saw
ings Bank.
10 Bedding views and greeting cards
at O'BIyon's.
Fancy Lemons 15c doz AT Pattersons'
Next week we will receive 800 rose |
bushes two years old and will bloom |
this season, American Beauty, Tea
Rose and Climbing Rose, prices 10 and
l5c each, also full line of Bulbs at
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Short hems of Interest Re-
Lafins to the Tosvn and It's
People. told In q Single
Paragraph.

Earl French visited his parents al
Lakeview Tuesday.
M. E. Peck transacted business in
Big Rapids Tuesday.
Henry Patterson transacted business
in Grand Rapids Monday.
For l5c you can get a fine 15c supper
at the Church house March 20.
Go to the Church House for fine
l5c supper next Saturday evening.
Frank MINER and family of Green
vile were guests Of relatives here over
Sunday.
Mesdames Melissa Cobb and l.. Ross
went to Harvard Tuesday for a visit
with friends.
Clyde Stage of Ronald and Gertie
Stahlin of Bedding were married in
Ionia last week.
st. Mary's Guild will serve a 15c
supper at the Church House Saturday
night March 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Gibson went to
Greenville Tuesday to attend the
funeral of his uncle.
Ed Kyle of Chicago was the guest of
his mother, Mrs. Mary Rearick, from
Saturday until Monday.
Adelbert Stanton has gone to Big
Rapids TO take short commercial
course in the Ferris Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dawes were
guests of his mother at Mt. Pleasant
from Saturday until Monday.
Frank Reed of Lockport, ILL.,, is
spending few days in this city the
guest of his brother M. A. Reed.
Regular services at the Church of
Christ next Sunday morning. Union
temperance meeting in the evening.
Mrs. Abigail A. Warner returned to
her home in Glare Saturday, after an
extended visit with her daughter, Mrs.
I. j. Clemens.
Mrs. A. J. Hochradel was called to
Scottville Tuesday by the serious illness
of her mother. Her sister, Miss Maude
Hines, left for the same place today.
All members of the l.. o. T. NJ. M.
are requested TO be present at the next
regular meeting Mar. ~. Initiation
and important business on for this
Warren Maxwell was given a sur
prise last Tuesday evening by num-
Der of his school friends. Music, games
and refreshments made very pleasant
evening for all.
The Banner acknowledges the receipt
of a copy of Woods Railway Guide for
March, giving the official time cards
for steam and electric roads and boat
lines in Michigan. The price is five
cents. Address, John r. Wood, 1874
High ST., Detroit.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
W III. Peck gave farewell 10 Lower
Jones member of the M. B. c. A. with
their president Will Peck to lead in the
games, twenty-six boys spent.a most
enjoyable evening. Elegant refresh
ments were served. Lowell received a
fine ball glove marked IN. b. G. A."
Joseph ID. Morse has sold his resi-
dence on Bridge street to Claude Spicer
and has purchased the s. G. Snyder
at Cooks Corners, where he
will move and reside. Mr.. Morse was
planning TO build a new house at the
Corners, but after making the sale Of
his property here, concluded to make
the Snyder deal instead. Mr.. Spicer
is arranging TO leave his farm and move
into the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Locale
Brevities.

l.. N. Welfare and family have
moved to Ionia.
Claude Pope of Boston called on his
parents here Tuesday.
Mrs. Emily Ford returned Monday
from visit at Shepherd.
Miss Jennie Trimmer left last Friday
for her home in Reed City.
Mrs. Arno Rich of Newberry, U. p.
is guest of Mrs. Leon Stillwell.
Miss Beulah Benedict of Lansing is
visiting her people here this week.
w. ID. Ballou left Tuesday on bust
ness tripto Indianapolis and Cincinatti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Wood of Ithaca
spent Sunday at the home OF John
Wood.
Fred Stall returned to Boyne City
Tuesday after short visit with his
parents
Rev. n. j. Myers attended an asso-
citation meeting at Sheridan the first of
the week.
Miss Ruby Loring of Grand Rapids
was the guest of her father, j. G. Lor-
ing, Monday.
Miss Margaret Fairbanks went to
Six Lakes, Tuesday, for short visit
with relatives.
AT the Church House next Saturday
night St Mary's Guild will serve l5c
supper. All invited.
Mrs. r.. l.. Warren went to Sheridan
Monday for few days visit with her
daughter, Mrs. G. b. Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Camp were
called to Coral Wednesday TO attend
the funeral of Mrs. Camps father.
Mrs. Fred Reeves went TO Saranac
Friday for a short visit with her daugh-
ter, who is teaching near that place.
Miss Pearl Witt returned to Vickery-
vile, Tuesday after short visit with
the Misses Abbie and Alice Waterman.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Bennett returned
to Stanton Tuesday after few days
visit with their daughter Mrs. Anna
Trowbridge.
Mrs. Eliza Haskins of Coral spent
Sunday at r. l.. Warrens. She was
accompanied by her son Newell and
grandson Walter.
Mrs. Martha Joiner and her son
Robert Joiner of Howell were guests at
e. b. Lapham's over Sunday. Mr..
Joiner is Pere Marquette agent there.
Mesdames Daniel Skellenger and j.
7. Angel entertained at cards Wednes-
day evening. There was a large COM
pany present and the guests were roy
ally entertained.
Rev. Frs. Mccarthy of Ionia and
Wittliff of Pewamo were in the city
the first of the week assisting FIR. lind
Ter in installing the station of the cross
in the Catholic church here.
Lyle Seely was eight years old on st.
Patrick's day and his mother gave him
a party in the evening. There were
about a dozen youngsters of his age in
vited and they had big time.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Keeney, who
have been spending the winter with
their daughter in Grand Rapids have
decided to move there and Mr.. Keeney
is packing his goods preparatory to
shipping them teere.
Mrs. Chas. Ely, mother of Mrs. ia
cob Weaver, lies very low at the
Weaver home, with but slight chance
for her recovery. Mrs. l.. w. Oagley
of Norwich, n. ", daughter, and w.
J. Oagley and wife of Brantford, On
tario, are at the bedside.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

visitor Monday.
Mrs. Emma Weter has returned
home from Adrian.
Q. A. Wheeler has been i'm Chicago
this week on business.
Mrs. Laura Wilbur returned from
Grand Rapids Wednesday.
Attend the Spring opening Of millin
cry at Mrs. +. Simpsons Mar. "a, %.
The Ladies' Social Circle will meet
with Mrs. Chester Yost next Wednes.
day afternoon.
Miss Muriel Beebe OF Edmore spent
Sunday with her friend Miss Louisa
parks of this city.
+. A. Washburn and wife returned
today from Chicago where they have
been for several days.
Mrs. Wallace Taylor af Coral was an
over Sunday guest of Mrs. Frank Oar
ling Of the North Side.
Miss Clara Nelson of Traverse City
who has been the guest of Mrs. f.
Simpson for the past week has returned
home.
The young peoples society of the
Church of Christ is planning to give
their annual Easter supper at the church
April 10.
Mr.. ard Mrs. +. l.. Kendall went to
Chicago last Friday and are now en-
joying visit with their son Stanley
and family.
Mrs. Florence Hunt of Lawson, Colo.
arrived in the city last week for an ex-
tended visit with her mother Mrs. +.
A. Cook and sisters.
Ben White bought fifteen head of fine
cattle the other day from Fred Currie
in Orleans and brought them here for
the city market. The bunch are fat
ones and will average 1000 pounds each.
AT the Congregational church Sun
day morning: "Like AS the Hart De
sireth (Allitsen) "Venite"-FullC Choir;
"Hymn of the Nuns" (Wely); Mrs.
Ireland, organist. Sermon by the pas
tor, Rev. n. J. Myers. No evening
service.
A. b. Hull, the jeweler, has been
putting out some very attractive adver-
Using to call attention in a snappy and
catchy way TO his business. A person
thinks he's got an important telegram
when one of the messengers comes TO
his desk.
Harry Clafiin, who resides in Evans
ton, Wyoming, thought it was impos-
sible for his wife TO get along without
pair of the Banner shears and in remit
ting for his subscription last week, in
creased the amount thirty cents, and
ere this the shears are ut work cutting
out all troubles in the household.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lamb entertain
ed the Whist Club at their home last
Friday evening, bridge whist being the
order of the evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Wilson carried off the honors and
Mrs. Thomas Griffith and Frank Con-
nell the consultations. Refreshments
were served and the members of the
club dispersed to their homes well
pleased with their evenings entertain
ment.
Miss Della Hubbard entertained a
of her friends at a st Patrick's
Day party at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hubbard last
evening and most enjoyable time was
the verdict of all present Green was
decorations were of course the prevail
ing ones and q most pleasant and en-
joyable time was had by all present.
Games were played and dainty refresh
ments served after which all repaired
to their homes happy in the thought
that they were among the number who
were invited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
4Oc Bottle f9c

A full four ounce antiseptic solu-
ton for tooth wash, gargle, nasal
spray, etc, for 19c. Regular value
4Oc. 10 bottles left.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Personality
Cheap LABOR in ceyIon,

The wages of the coolies who raise
tea In Ceylon vary from 500 to 11.66
cents a day. They are, however.
housed free. and get rice at cost
prica.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Pray Together.

t. pray together in whatever
e .ue or ritual is the most lender
brotherhood of hope ald sympathy
thai men can contract in this life
Madame de Stae
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Miss Mary Boyd of Mercer, Pennsyl-
vania, is the new trimmer at Mrs.
Nellie Millard's this season. She ar
rived Friday.
Mrs. NJ. J. Goodhue returned TO her
home at Barryton, Monday, after an
extended visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Webbers.
Mrs. Baron celebrated ~. Patricls
day at her home on Peck's Hill Tues
day afternoon, sixteen ladies were
present by invitation and fine time
enjoyed. Fine refreshments were
served at o'clock with shamrock
much i'm evidence at the table and in
the house.
Mrs. Nellie Tanner was very agree
ably surprised one day last week when
a gentleman raped at her door and
applied for weeks board, for which
he would pay in advance. He said he
was from Montana and was OH trip
through Michigan. After further con-
versation, Mrs. Tanner told him she
had brother in that part of the coun-
try whom she had not seen for twenty
eight years, whereupon the stranger
said, "Then you had better shake hands
with your BROTHER and the greeting
was most cordial one. Her brother,
Alexander Condie, has been i'm the west
for many years and at present his head
quarters is Lothrop, Mont. He came
to Minneapolis for treatment in the
hospital there and after getting well
thought he would make his sister
visit. He will remain a few weeks be-
fore returning.
Personality iycys Wirs.
Personal force never goes out OF
ashton That is SIN paramount to-
hay. and. in the mo wing crowd Of good
society the men Of value and reality
are known and rise to their natural
pIace-Emersou
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Free Sweet Pea Seeds

Next week Friday we will give
away, free to all grown persons,
$4,000 sweet pea seeds. Don't for
get the day
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Razor Strops

Finished razor strops, all ready to
use, pc, 35c, SOC, 75c, 81. A new
one will help you TO q better shave
perhaps.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

Tickling i'm the throat and all
bronchial troubles are soon stopped
by Bronk-lets. Pleasant and harm
less 25c box.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

This neat, almost new 8 room
house, near silk mill No. is in a
good healthy situation. Well built
and warm. Cellar, cistern, large
garden, 40 foot oak tree on lot. To
rent, So month, but you can buy
this house at 81 or $3.50 per week
and have il paid for in few years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Great Magazine Offer at
Soc a Month

These magazines will come to you
in the post office forsone year. You
are to pay me SOC per month.
Better come in today with athalf
dollar TO start them. Why not?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Public Library

1.-THE Jungle Book and ''The
Days Work" by II. Kipling were
added to the public library this
week. &c To read them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

The eloquent and renowned socialist
lecturer, Mrs. Gertrude Breslau Hunt,
of Chicago, will address the people of
Bedding and vicinity at the Odd Eel
lows hall Saturday evening, March 20,
at 1870 o'clock. Everybody invited;
ladies especially. Subject, "Woman
and Social Progress.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18

The grocery stores will close at $50
o'clock every night next week except
Saturday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
Bibles

We have very large stock of
Bibles. The SOC Bible is small
pocket one. 81. to So. gets self
pronouNoing teachers Bible, all the
helps .sAerences and etc. $3.50 TO
sI.75 will buy silk sewed book,
high grade leather cover. Let US
show you the difference.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-03-18
This Slip and l5c

Will buy 25c package Fleck's
Condition Powder. For the horse,
COW or hog. Not very many on
hand, so hurry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
Bridal Showers.

Could anything be more appropriate
than rose shower recently rendered
bride-elect? She is fond of flowers.
fact well known to her numerous
friends, and she will live in a house
surrounded with spacious grounds and
can have her own flowers, something
known by the numerous friends who.
instead of "showering" her with the
usual bric-a-brac, came with potted
roses. each crock decorated with green
tissue paper, tied with green satin
ribbons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
MUsH HOUR ON THE PHONE
sweethearts Select the Time Between
Eight and Nine O'Clock in
the Evening.

The crusty man was hopping mad
Cant get telephone" he said.
Every booth in the place is occupied
and has been occupied for the last
half hour. / never heard so many
long-winded conversations going on at
one time
Between eight and nine o'clock in
the evening"" volunteered the opera
tor, sweetly there are more overtime
telephone conversations registered
than in any other in the "a"
What is the cause of it?" snapped
the crusty man.
"Sweethearts," said the girl For
various reasons He and She cannot
meet every evening, so on the off
nights they satisfy their longing by
talking over the telephone. 1t takes
a long time to say all the things they
want to say. Under the circum-
stances other people ought to be
patient
'Sweethearts. Humph!" scoffed the
crusty man, and he didn't look pa
tient, not one bit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
LOW coLoNisr FARES TO THE
WEST AND NORTHWEST.


Union Pacific Passenger Depart
ment announces that Colonist Fares
win be in effect from Sept is to Oct
Is. 1909. to all points in the West and
Northwest.
\, This year the West looks more
promising than ever. Now is the time
to secure land at low prices. and. Mt
the same time. to visit the many inter
esting points in the West and North.
west. at which liberal stopover ar
rangements may be made,
better estimate of raw lands can
be made now than formerly. because
these lands are In proximity to new
farms that are producing wonderful
crops.
For descriptive literature. write
to e. l.. Lomax. G. p. A., U. P. r.. R.,
Omaha. Neb.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
COLOR ON THE KERcHlEF
Gray and Brown Shades Are Used for
These Women's Dainty Ac-
cessories.

Gray and brown are mysterious
colors to have foothold In the hand.
kerchief field, but they've done it.
These shades were first shown in the
larger sizes for men, but soon we're
caught up by the makers of women's
dainty accessories. who fastened them
on to the prettiest qualities among
women's kerchfefs. A plain gray
ground is shown on some of the all.
over handkerchiefs; brown and gray
squares are curieusly placed on 9th.
ers.
A narrow border of brown hem
stitching or an edge of tiny hand
made scallops done in soft cotton is
again the attractive method of intro.
ducing the color
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
Why Are We Stronger

The old Greeks and Romans were
great admirers of health and strength:
their pictures and statuary made the
muscles of the men stand out like
cords.
AS a matter of fact we have ath-
letes and strong men-men fed on
fine strength making food such as
Quaker Scotch Oats-that would win
In any contest with the old Roman or
Greek champions q
It's a matter of food. The finest food
for making strength of bone, muscle
and nerve is fine oatmeal. Quaker
Scotch Oats is the best because 1t is
pure, no husks or stems or black
specks. Farmers wives are finding
that by feeding the farm hands plenti-
fully on Quaker Scotch Oats they get
the best results in work and economy.
If you are convenient to the store, buy
the regular size packages; II not near
the. store buy the large size family
package.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16
TRAGEDY ON A BANK NOTE
Bitter Words Found Written on DOL
lar Bill by the Receiving
Teller.

Yes. | collect queer bank notes."
said the receiving teller. i've been
doing it for years. You know there
are some very odd things written on
bank notes sometimes" He pointed
to one-doilar bill hung in frame
of black oak on the wall. Read
that" he said. And I've got queer
er ones than that even in my col
lection
On the bank note in red ink was
written In a feminine hand; You
have robbed me of all the rest. and of
my soul also. May this burn your
hand when you touch 1t. May all
you buy with 1t be accursed. You
have the last. Are you now satisfied
Murderer
The collector sighed sentimentally.
Think OF the tragedy" he said, that
may lie hid behind those simple lit
tie phrases. eh?''
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-09-16

the head with several small invisible
hair pins as one pins the foundation
for pompadour. After adjusting this
support comb this hair in with the
front hand and bring all back to the
knot which has been previously ar
ranged. Pin the ends in very loosely
until the front arrangement has been
completed. so that the hair may be
pulled forward easily, il necessary,
when adjusting the bands. The
Daphne requirec three bands. They
may be of jet, shell, metal, ribbon,
beads. in fact, great variety of these
pretty ornaments are shown at pres
ent. Place the first band properly and
arrange the hair about the face be-
comingly. That is, pull it more or
less forward, and make it more or
less fluffy to suit the face. Then
place the second band, Take the
comb and pull the hair into puff be-
tween the two bands. then place the
third band and arrange the second
puff. If the bands are fastened to-
gether they may be adjusted and the
hair pulled into the even puffs re-
quired afterward. The short full
curls are next pinned to place about
the knot of natural hair. Pin a few
of them down to form puffs and use
invisible pins for these and also to
keep the remaining ones in the proper
position
The Psyche" shows parted Golf
fure arranged with a smaller puffy
fluffer at the front and a full cluster
nf Pcyrba a1rlc OF tho hapl Arrapoa
the natural hair and pin in the front
piece as for the Daphne" In combing
the front hair back part the natural
hair in front at the forehead and pin
little of it over the almost invisible
foundation of the puffy fiuffer Pin
the hair securely about the knot at
the back and lastly pin on the cluster
of curls. They are very easy to adjust
as they are made fastened to foun-
dation. These dancing curls make
this very youthful and fascinating
coiffure. The beret or long band, in
Greek key design, and the little tri-
angular headpiece may be had in
rhinestones or in other designs. A
beret of some sort is an essential part
of this coiffure. The little headpiece
may be omitted, but on a well-shaped
head 1t adds superb finishing touch.
1t is shown in pearls and in jets. also.
The quietest and stateliest of these
beautiful coiffures is the Diana II
one has plen4ful supply of natural
hair the front will not need the founda-
tion, otherwise the hair should be ar
ranged as described for either of the
two preceding styles. Instead of orn-
aments, however. Diana braid with
curled ends is pinned about the head,
the curls pinned in at the knot in the
back. The Diana" and the Daphne
styles are most suitable for those
whose heads are less shapely than
that pictured in the Psyche" Coiffures
from E. Burnham, Chicago