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The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Atlantic City insists that the ar
ues of Venus shall hereafter drape
their productions. A Venus rising from
the sea foam with clothes or would
have made Praxiteles go and jump off
the dock.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

King Edward has created a sensa-
ton in Paris by creasing his trousers
on the side. This interesting fact will
doubtless go laundering down the ages
among the other noted achievements
of great men It's special heroism will
be appreciated by all who know the
tremendous force Of precedent in the
British mind.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
LEFT HANGING TO LIMB.
Bullet-Riddled Body of Negro That Wa
Strung Up by a Mob.

Moultrie, Ga.-Riddled with bullets,
the body of Henry Isaac, a negro, was
left hanging to the limb of a tree a short
distance from the town of Barwick, Ca,
where it was strung up by a small mob.
The negro was found under the bed OF
a little daughter of j. F. Headley, a
leading citizen of Barwick. He was cap
tured and the mob quickly formed.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

e endured by
Mrs. Caroline Kess-
Ter of w. Main ST.,
Paw Paw, Mich. Well
and strong again,
her case is thought
a miracle by her
friends. What Mrs.
X e S W e n t
through makes a
long story -
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
Why Actors Wear Lonq Hair.

Why do actors SO often wea long
hair? Perhaps this is the reason:
There once was a statute in England
under which actors found wandering
were liable to be branded through the
right ear. The long hair concealed
the decoration and thus the custom
was started.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Motoritis may not be classified
among the diseases to which human.
fly is subject, but it Is raging as much
as the orthodox one and is quite as
fatal as any.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Perhaps if the experiments in max
ing paper out of cotton stalks and
corr stalks are successful, the idea
will occur to some inventive genius
of making paper out of weeds.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
HOME OF ~SUFFRAGETTES.
New York Selected for Headquarters.
Money Promised.

Seattle, Wash.-The American Woman
Suffrage Association decided to estab-
lish national headquarters in New York
City. When discussion of the removal
from Washington was begun, some OF
the delegates objected on the ground of
the heavy expense of maintenance in
New York City. They were assured,
however, that plenty of money was OBJ
tainable in New York.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Now that Japan has a sugar scandal
in its national legislature it can chal.
lenge any further criticism of its be.
ing a f~irst-class up-to-date world
power.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
Bucolic Rebuke.

"Pa is scoldin the new gardener
| dr~eadfully."
"The man is such a hayseed."
II suppose that is the reason pa Is
giving him such a raking over"
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

The appearance of the prince of
Wales as a contestant for the Ameri-
cas- cup would possibly leave Sir
Thomas Upton without occupation.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Some facts are coming to light
that indicate the interior of China to
be less b%arbarous and benighted than
generally represented.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Delaware reports the peach crop de-
stroyed again, but the milliners report
that the demand for peach baskets is
as active as ever.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

In the far east it's a wise country
that knows what revolution it is the
father of.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

London's taxicab charge is 16 cents
a mile. With us it's apt to be what
the taxicabby thinks we've got.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

When women get the ballot Will
they expect trading stamps to go along
with 1t?
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09
HER FRIENDS WONDER
How Mrs. KessIer Was Rescued from
Almost Certain Death.

Few have lived through such trials
and suffering from kidney disease as
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Women worry too much, claims a
woman physician. How much is just
enough?
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Some of the British papers are talk
ing longingly of an American ALI
ance. They do not know America.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

That villain of a tsetse fly makes
our common fly look like a household
pet.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Good fellows do 0 always prove
the best judges.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Now that the United States has
shown the world its new navy, it can
afford to advocate peace.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Let us at least disarm the bad ma
who carries a hip-pocket gun.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

There are still some people who
won't boost If they can't knock.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

The fatal gift of beauty is not hurt.
ing the new sultan.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Let us hope that peace has beef
given the impetus it deserves.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

The angel of peace is in a constant
state of apprehension in Turkey.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

The husbands question: Why did
you get that hat?
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Civilization has still a great work to
do in Asiatic Turkey.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-09

Isn't T. about time for the young
Russians to show themselves?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
SPRING is COMING
Chance to Win Prize Money for Good
Lawns-Thirty Dollars Offered

There is nothing more inviting TO a
person who is looking upa location and
good town in which TO live than well
kept lawns, clean alleys and back yards.
The Silk City is noted for its good
taste i'm this direction and many of our
citizens take pride in Sticking up and
keeping things about their premises
tidy.
AS an incentive, however, for greater
enterprise in this direction, A. n. Beld-
ing of Rockville, Conn, who was in
the city this week and while in CONVEX
sation with Mayor w. f. Bricker, re-
marked on the orderly appearance of
the lawns he had noted in his visits
here for the past three or four years and
stated that he would give prize of Sl5
for the best kept lawn and back yard,
so for the second best and So for the
third the coming season, committee
TO be appointed to decide the contest,
of which the mayor should be one.
Here is an opportunity for anyone in
the city to get busy at the opening of
spring.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Bernard Ohlinger Died.

Bernard G. Ohlinger the nine year old
son of Bert Ohlinger, died last Friday
in Greenville at the home of his mother
Mrs. Fanny Fisher, from spinal menin-
gifts contracted from fall on the ice at
the Tower mill pond in that city about
two months ago. Despite medical skill
he continued to grow worse. The boy
was brightand happy child and loved
by all of his playmates as well as bis
older acquaintance. He was well
known in this city where he was born
and attended school here until his
mother moved to Greenville.
The body was brought here for burial
and the funeral was held Sunday at the
home Of his grandparents Mr.. and Mrs,
Jas. Cramer. The loss is sad one tc
his father and mother.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Dan S. Root Post and Relief
Corps Held Fine Banquet
With Program
WASHINGTON LINCOLN
Two Great Factors in American His
tory Remembered on Sat
urday Last

The Grand Army Hall in this city
never presented IA finer scene than it did
last Saturday when the Post and Re
lief Corps joined in observing the Wash
ington and Lincoln anniversaries.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
in keeping with the spirit of the occa-
sion and when the tables were spread
in the large room and the ladies had
laid covers for over one hundred, there
was an inviting scene which appealed
not only TO ones appetite but TO his idea
or beauty also. The patriotic decora-
ton in the use of the National coors
On the tables also appealed to ones pat
liotism and made him feel glad he was
an American by birth or adoption.
AT twelve o'clock sharp the order
came to the old veterans, their wives
and guests to gather at the tables and
every seat was quickly filled Major
Frank Il. Chase was master of cere-
monies and he called on Rev. J. a.
Baynton to pronounce the invocation.
The tables fairly crowned beneath the
weight of good things provided 10y the
ladies'
At the conclusion of the feast, Mayor
w. +. Bricller was introduced and
made brief but excellent address, pay
ing high tribute to both Washington
and Lincoln. He was followed by Rev.
q. w. Winter on the boyhood and
early manhood of Washington. Rev.
f. w. Maxwell spoke of Washington
as president and father of his country.
Rev. J. y. Baynton, the boyhood and
early manhood of Lincoln. Mrs. Bet
sey Filkins gave an excellent paper in
keeping with the anniversary of the il
lustriousl men as a representative Of the
w. r. c., afterI which "America,, was
sung by the whole company. Lincoln's
Gettysburg address was read in very
effective and pleasing way by Senior
Vice Commander, w. II. Locke.
Chaplain NJ. l.. Howe made short
address and read poem on Lincoln.
f.. b. Lapham took up the humorous
side of Lincoln and told some of his
funny anecdotes. Major Chase closed
the program with a fine talk on Lin
coin. The program was an interesting
one and each of the speakers were
very loudly applauded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Held at Hotel Belding Monday,
Feb. d, Belding the! 43rd
Anniversary Thereof
FINE BANQUET PROVIDED
A Miscellaneous Program Carried Out
Officers Elected and General
Good Time Enjoyed by All

The forty-third anniversary of the
Washington club which is composed ol
citizens and their wives, residents OF
Greenville, Belding, Grattan, Ionia and
Otisco, met at Hotel Belding Monday
and celebrated the day in manner
that was truly enjoyable, "a being pres
ent.
The meeting was called TO order by
G. w. Johnson of Greenville in the alb
sence OF the president, and prayer was
offered by Rev. G. +. Maxfield, pastor
of the Baptist church of Belding.
| The address of welcome was truly a
welcoming one and given by II. j.
Leonard of Belding, which was res
ponded to by +. f. Ranney of this city,
who started the ball of fun rolling, and
| it kept up all day.
The secretary's report showed the
club to be composed of more than its
constitutional numbers, so that no new
members could be received. Norman
Putney of Woods Corners is the only
living charter member and he was un-
able TO be present. The treasurer's re-
port showed that there was money in
the treasury. Memorials of those who
died-three, were next read by Mrs. j.
L. Angel on Mrs. Carey Upson; Mrs.
Abbie Holmes on Mrs. Henry Green;
Mrs. &. &. Merritt on G.. S. Thompson.
The appointment of a nominating COM
mittee closed the morning session.
AT 1:45 dinner was announced and
Mine Host Hetherington served ban
quet that has never been excelled, the
service being absolutely perfect The
diners sat in their seats for one hour and
forty-five minutes and were 10th to
leave the tables when the announcement
was made that the dinner was over, so
enjoyable was it.
At o'clock the meeting was called
to order again, when the report of the
goat keeper, Elmer +. Fales, was given.
The report was received with roars of
laughter from beginning to end and
Mr.. Fales was rendered vote of thanks
for bringing that goat so safely through
its trials and tribulations of the past
year.
The next in order was the election of
officers for the ensuing year with the
following result:
President-C. w. Johnson, Green
vile.
Vice Pres.-H. J. Leonard, Belding.
Secretary-William b. Wells, Green
vile.
Treasurer-Mrs. Il. NJ. Lamb, Beld-
ing.
Goat Keeper-Mrs. S. G. Woodruff,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Congressionals Entertain

On Friday evening of last week oc-
Cured the annual friponnerie of the
ladies of the Congressional club at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs w. +. Sandell,
atswhich time the ladies served their
husbands and honorary members a
most sumptuous dinner, after which
a delightful social evening was enjoyed.
The program under the supervision of
Mrs. w. B. Reed and Mrs. M. A. Reed
was quite up-to-date and greatly APP
preciated by all present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
A FINE ENTERTAINMENT
North Side School Pleased a Large
Audience Last Friday Night

If anyone ever had any doubts as To
the qualification of the teachers employ:
ed in the Ellis school those doubts, il
any ever existed, would have been very
easily dispelled by visit to the school
concert given at the M. f. church last
Friday evening by the pupils of Miss
Adams room assisted by other pupils
and outside talent.
The program began with a fine piano
duet by the Misses Margaret Fargo and
Beth Barnard which was most delight
fully rendered.
Following this, and leading up to the
school numbers, were solos by Misses
Louise Dangers, Marie Reed, and Mar
garet Fargo, and Messrs Clifford Knapp
and f. L. Walbrink; a song by the
ladies quartet, Mesdames Friedly, Hud-
son, Barnard and Stanton. and fine
musical number by Misses Beth Bar
nard and Ethel Kennedy, piano and
violin, formed delightful Introductory
to the pleasant school program which
was to follow.
The little folks who took part in the
various exercises ranged from the kim
dergarten tots to the sixth grade and
every one of the children proved star
in the part assigned to them. Among
the numbers worthy of special mention
were "The Snow Man" by boys and
girls of the second grade; "The Milk
and Dairy Maids, by boys and girls of
the 4th Grade; "The Whistling Boy"
by 27 boys; "Bird Song" by kinder
garten pupils; "The Cobbler" by 4th
grade girls; "The Flag Drill" by girls
and boys from the kindergarten; and
''The Turkee Turks" by 4th grade girls.
A solo by Mildred Ellis, "Down Where
the Bluebells Grow" was nicely rend-
cred as was also the "Cradle Song" by
Helen Hudson.
Miss Engel of Grand Rapids closed
the entertainment with an instrument
al solo that held the large audience in
rapt attention from the first note to the
last and showed her a master hand at
that instrument. On the whole it was
an evening of pleasure for all present
and reflected great credit on Miss Ad-
ans who so successfully planned and
carried out the program.
About fifty dollars was received for
the entertainment which left hand
some sum to be used in securing book
case and other needed appliances for
the North Side School.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Rural Carriers Semi-Annual Meeting

Rural Carriers Semi Annual Meeting
The Rural Mail Carriers association
of Ionia county were in semi-annual
session in Ionia Monday, as the guests
the local carriers, with twenty-nine of
the forty-four members present. Quite
half of the visitors were accompanied
by their wives, and as a social gather
ing, the meeting was one the most con-
genial ever held by the accociation.
The two sessions were held in the X. of
p. hall, the morning gathering being n
'handshakep meeting. The dinner, at
/ o'clock, was served at Batson's res
taurant, and carried with it some extra
frills. Those present from Belding
were l.. a. Rowley, A. NJ. Eaves, Carl
Steele and their wives, also Arba III.
Face.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Gard of Thanks.

To the many friends In Greenville
and Belding who so kindly assisted Us
in the sickness, death and burial OF our
darling, Bernard Ohlinger, we wish in
this manner TO express our thanks. For
the many flowers and kind words OF
sympathy we can truly say "God bless
YOU"
Bert Ohlinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Fisher,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cramer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Gould,
Mrs. /. Ohlinger,
Ellis Ohlinger.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

Spring is fast approaching. Decora-
ton day will soon be here and parties
wishing cemetery work done before
Decoration day will do well to leave
their orders as soon as possible. We
have been busy all winter and have a
large assortment of granite and marble
monuments and markers to select from.
Yours for business,
3Sw2 w. j. Clarke.
Bedding Granite and Marble Works.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
At the Congregational Church

The pastor, Rev. N. J. Myers, has
returned from Chicago and will occupy
the pulpit both morning and evening.
The program of music is as follows:
Morning service: Quartet-'I'm a
Pilgrim" (Marston); anthem-''The
Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away"
(Rev. II. III. Woodward)-Full Choir;
organ solo-"Andantino" Lemare)-
Mrs. Fred Ireland; Mrs. f. Ireland, or
ganist. Evening service: "Crossing
the Bar" Dudley Buck)-Miss Marie
Reed; response, (Shepard); anthem
"Thou Art Near" (Nelson)-Young
Peoples Choir; Miss Florence Fisher
organist
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25

Continued on page 81
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-02-25
Pilgrims Progress

The second sermon in the Pilgrims
Progress series will be given next Sun
day evening at the Baptist church by
the pastor, illustratedl with beautiful
stereopticon views.
The beautiful hymn, "Jesus Lover OF
My SOUL" illustrated with nine beau
tiful pictures will be rendered before
the sermon, and "When l Survey the
Wondrous Cross" four slides, at the
close.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-18
DIPLOMATS NAMED
and O'Rrien Retains Post
at Toxic.

Washington, D. c., March IL
The important post of ambassador
to Italy has been disposed of TO John
G. Leishman, who has represented
the United States at Constantinople for
several years. Secretary Knox has
let the news concerning the change be
known in order to end queries con-
cerning the place, it generally having
been supposed that some new diplo-
matte talent would be introduced in
that quarter.
Richard c. Kerens, the well known
st. Louis politician, is to be made en-
bassador to Austria-Hungary. Mr..
Kerens has been active in politics for
years and has always been a liberal
contributor to campaign funds, but this
will be the first Office of any import
ance he has ever held.
O'Brien Retains His Post.
1t was also given out here that
Thomas J. OBrien of Michigan would
remain at Toxic as ambassador to
Japan, Senator Smith and Burrows OF
Michigan having asked it. This
changes the. course of the rumor con-
cerning the appointment Of Oscar
Straus, late secretary Of commerce and
labor, to position aboard. 1t is now
believed Mr. Straus will be given the
Turkish ministry. Straus served at
Constantinople in previous years. and
he is familiar with the characteristics
of the sultan's government.
1t has been definitely decided by
President Taft to make no change in
the ambassadorships at London and
Paris for period of at least sis
months.
1t is now known that Charles
Dewey Hilles of Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, is
to be assistant secretary of the
treasury, to succeed Beekman Winth
rop. The appointment is accredited
to National Committeeman Ward O
! New York
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-18
STAYS TO SAVE WOMAN
Member Of Prominent ChanIer Family
and Brother of Hugres' Op-
ponent Kills.

Charlottesville, Va, March 17-John
Armstrong Chaloner, former husband
of Amelia Rives, the authoress, and
brother of the opponent of Governor
Hughes of New York for the governor
ship shot and killed John GilIard, an
Englishman, in a desperate struggle
for a revolver with which the slain
man had attempted to murder his wife.
Gillard was killed in the dining
room of the Chaloner home, Merry
Mills where Mrs. Gillard had fed
seeking protection from the rage of
her husband Chaloner grappled with
the crazed Englishman after he had
fired one shot at the frightened wom-
an and had beaten her almost to I'M
consciousness with pair of iron
tongs.
At an inquest held yesterday after
noon Chaloner was exonerated by a
jury of farmers, who held that he was
justified in struggling with Gillard and
that the revolver was accidently dis
charged.
Chaloner escaped from an asylum
in New York after he had been com
mitted there at the instigation of rela-
tives and he is now fighting in the
courts for the recovery of his fortune,
which he says was taken from him il
legally while he was incarcerated in
the madhouse. 1t was owing to his
confinement in the asylum that first
reports stated that Chaloner had slain
Gillard in fit of madness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-18
MINERS WANT HOSPITAL.
Hiteman Men Also Requested Body to
Demand Legislation For Care of
Injured Miners,

Des Moines, March ia move
ment to establish state hospital for
diseased and injured miners may be
launched at the present meeting Of
the Iowa branch of the United Mine
Workers. Petitions have been re-
ceived from the union at Hiteman ask
endum vote the proposition of estab-
fishing such an institution.
The resolution as adopted by the
Hiteman miners provides for building,
equiping and maintaining a modern
hospital in centrally located place.
1t is provided that $S0.000 be taken
from the defense fund to pay for it.
Another resolution from District 13
asks that the convention demand legis-
lation requiring the operators to pay
SIS, 900 to the heirs of any miner killed
while at work in the mines and in
case of injury to pay a sum equal to
tWo-thirds of his earnings until he is
able to work.
With the view Of lessening mine ac-
cidents the following resolutions were
introduced by President Harry Myers
Of local union No. 1853 and President
D. G. James Of local union No. 534:
Whereas, There are so many acci.
dents happenings at the mines by the
companies hiring incompetent men to
work at the face with competent
miners, and these competent miners
are compelled to work with these in
competent men to handle explosives
therefore be it
Resolved, That we, as delegates tc
this twelfth annual convention Of the
United Mine Workers Of America, peti
tion legislation to enact such measures
as to make it against the law for any
| company to hire such incompetent ,ner
to work at the face unless they have
had not less than two years expert
ence at the face with competent men
and furthermore be 1t
"esolved, That any company hiring
such men be fined not to exceed $500
and not less than $10O for eacf
offense"
After the delegates have examined
the officers annual reports it is ex
pected that these resolutions will b,
acted upon formally by the conven
tion. Many other resolutions Of les
Importance are to come before tn,
meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-03-18
TRAIN CRASHES
into Station,
3 DEAD z D HURT
RUNS AWAY, AND
PLUNGES THROUGH BRICK
WALL AND INTO LADIES' WAIT
ING ROOM OF CANADIAN DEPOT.

Montreal, March IA woman and
two children were killed and eighteen
or twenty waiting passengers were so
seriously injured that several may die,
when locomotive attached to a
Boston & Maine train today crashed
through the walls of the ladies wait.
ing room at Windsor station here.
When passing Highland station a
few miles from Montreal, the plug
blew out Of the engine and the engi-
neer was thrown from the cab. The
fireman tried to stop the train, but
found the brakes would not work Ar
irving at Windsor station the train
plunged through several barriers and
brick wall, fetching up in the
ladies' waiting room and crashing
through the floor.