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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-30

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Harrow, nVlns
five miles east Of the city, in Marion
township, celebrated the twenty-hfth
anniversary of their wedding Monday.
A company Of forty neighbors and
friends spent most of the day at the
Harrow farm. The hours were en-
joyed socially, and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
row were presented by their guests
with s715 in silver money. a silver salt
and pepper set, a set of silver tea
spoons. and a silver pickle fork
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Extensive Repairs

On account of the extensive repairs
at the power plant of the Citizens Light
Co., located several miles south OF the
city on Flat river, the company has
fitted up for temporary use the large
steam boiler in the Belding-Hall Co. $
saw mill and has put in "a dynamo Tor
supplying their patrons with light ana
power. After repairs are made at the
plant they will be in better shape than
ever for giving good service. The fol-
lowing card has been sent out to all
their patrons:
"Extensive repairs at the power
plant will require shut down Oh our
large DYNAMO for few weeks. In tne
meantime we shall be able to give you
actual needed lighting, provided all our
patrons are economical of their llghts
and constantly keep the current turned
off the lamps not required for imme-
diate use, as you would if on "A meter.
We ask YOU to be especially saving oi
lights in order that yourself and others
NAV have lights during the shut down.
For the purpose of giving lights we
will establish steam plant III your
city with small dynamo for present
use Remember that the less lamps
burning, the better the llghls. oui
| kindly cooperation and assistance III
this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Citizens Light Company
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Attendance is Large-Seating
Capacity Taxed to Limit
NEW BUILDING NEEDED
Board of Education Sees Need OF
a Large and Roomy One-Talk
Already of Building Another

The first week of school with its
overfiowing number of pupils demon
strates the fact that new and COM
modious high school building is needed
and that right quickly. Already the
board of education is casting about
for temporary quarters TO accom-
modate a large number of pupils who
are seeking admission to our schools,
but who are in danger of being crowd
ed out for want of proper seating
capacity.
The fast growing population of our
city and the large number of foreign
scholars coming here makes it abso-
lutely necessary that steps be taken
Immediately TO care for them.
Superintendent f. G. james, who is
taking hold of the work of getting
the fall term in good running order
with an energy that is gratifying,
is put to his wits end TO find seating
capacity for his pupils, and in this
he is ably assisted by his efficient
corps of instructors.
There is larger number of foreign
scholars enrolled than has ever been
registered before, and there is also d
very perceptible increase in the number
of resident pupils. Negotiations are
in progress with j. B. Vincent, for
the rental of one of the ground flool
rooms in the Vincent block, where il
is thought the Sth grade might bt
accommodated.
1t is suggested by some of the board
that by moving the wooden schoo
building off the high school lot, il
would give sufficient room for large
and commodious structure costing per
haps $4,000, which would answer th'
demands for long time TO come.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
New Laws In Effect

The following new laws came into
effect September l, among several
others:-
Hereafter the proprietors of billiard
halls or any place where dice games
are allowed must NOT permit any
minor under seventeen, or any minor
who is a student, TO remain IN the
place on penalty of incurring hne
of S25.
A law of interest To women relates
TO the descent of property, the new
law providing that when a man dies
without will the wife is entitled 10
one-third of his property in fee. An
other law provides that every decree
shall provide for the wife's dover when
the divorce is granted To her.
Although the fact may not be gen
erally known, the legislature has made
every Saturday afternoon legal holl-
day. In addition there are seven lull'
fiedged holidays and the Legislature
also made Columbus day, October Il,
"A holiday, with the proviso that II
shall moi interfere with the courts Oh
banks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
A M u s f NJ E n L s

ssThe w-Puncher," "A new play by
Hal Reid, and under the direction of
w. f. Mann, comes TO the opera house
on Wednesday evening, Sept. s. The
play is powerful drama of the west,
containing beautiful heart story,
thrilling situations and fairly bubbles
with comedy. A east far above the
average has been engaged and nothing
that money can secure has been spared
TO make this one of the most magnifi-
cent productions on the road. A car
load of scenery, costumes and electrical
effects are employed to make this pro-
duction complete.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02

NEW LAW IN EFFECT
Will Take Little Time to Adjust
Matters to New Condition-In
Experimental Stage

The new law effecting the working
hours for female operators, especially
in factories, stores and department
houses, went into effect all over the
state Wednesday and employers of this
class of labor in stores, shops and fac
tories have been busy adjusting their
business, relative to the working time,
to meet the conditions imposed by the
law-making power. 1t will undoubt-
edly take several weeks for all business
which it effects to get satisfactorily adj
justed and everything running smooth
ly and in harmony "a condition which
has seldom ever been brought about.)
The silk mill employees begin work
at Z o'clock, instead of at 6:15, as here
tofore, and quit work at 8 o'clock, and
on Saturday all are given half holi-
day.
The new time schedule makes less
hustling in the morning for the girls
who have been obliged to tumble out
of bed at $50 o'clock, take quick
breakfast and run To the mills. 1t
will also make il easier for the board
ing house keepers, who have been
obliged to be up and stirring very often
as early as o'clock in the morning in
order to prepare breakfast on time.
Some of the girls are delighted with
the new arrangement, while others pre-
fer the old way. One girl said she
could tell better how she liked il when
she saw her check next pay day. The
pay propositions will not effect. xery
many, as large proportion of the EN-
ployes are on piece work and il is uI
To them.
The business men of the Silk City
and the owners of the factories will
meet the conditions with very littl,
friction. There would have been M
necessity for the new law if condition!
for the working girl throughout othe
parts of the state had been as good a
they were here.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
KIDNAPPED DAUGHTER
Adam Earhart Arrested For Carrying
Away Dora Earhart.

A week ago last Saturday, Adam
Earhart came to the city from Grand
Rapids and when he returned on the
evening train he took along with him
his daughter, Dora Earhart.
Dora has been living with her mother,
Mrs. John Hill, TO whom was given
the custody of the girl when the moth
er obtained divorce from Earhart
few years ago.
The girl is now thirteen years old,
and Mr.. Earhart thought his daugh-
ter was not receiving the right kind
of instruction, nor under the proper
influence for girl of her years, and
thinking he could better the condi-
tions took her away. Mrs. Hill would
not stand for such action on the part
of her former husband and made COM
plant against him.
Saturday last Earhart was located
in Grand Rapids by Sheriff Cilley,
who arrested him and secured the
girl, the latter being placed in County
Agent Lavery's hands.
When brought before Justice Lap
ham, il developed that in 1908 Earharl
had obtained decree of divorce In
the Muskegon court, against his wife,
he TO have the custody OF the child
Later Mrs. Earhart obtained divorce
from him in the Ionia court, with the
custody of the girl. 1t was also bro'
out i'm the investigation that after the
first decree she married man by thu
name of Stewart, who soon abscondec
leaving her without cent of money
after being freed from him, Earhar
came back and the couple made VI
and were remarked The bonds wer'
of short duration, however, as sep
aration again took place and Mrs
Earhart obtained the decree as stated
and few months ago she married
Mr.. Hill.
On account of the miX-up the res
pondent was allowed TO go on sus
pended sentence on the payment
the costs incurred in the case. In tn
meantime Dora will be cared for a
the Hill home, under the supervision
and watchful eye of county agen
Jerome Lavery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Baseball Amusement.

There was double-header ball play
on the Ellis park grounds last Satur-
day. A game was pulled off between
the Mill No. boys and the Cement
factory boys, and also between Fac
tory b. nine and the Belding Athletic
Club. Rain interfered somewhat, but
the games were interesting, although
the second became little ''scrappy"
before the close on account of the close
decisions of umpire Mills, and finally
broke up without ending the game.
Mill No. / team managed To get Is
runs TO the cement factory boys 7, in
seven inning game in which Wag-
goner was the umpire. The batting
in some of the innings was something
fierce" and the running was fiercer,
much TO the amusement of the large
crowd present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Golden Wedding

The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Williams was held at their home
near Greenville, Wednesday, August
%. There were over 200 present.
Tables were set on the lawn and the
decorations were white carnations,
roses and goldenglow.
A sumptuous feast was served, and
Mr.. Williams was presented with a
gold-headed cane and Mrs. Williams
with a gold handled umbrella, besides
n whole lot of other gifts.
The aged couple, and Mrs. Trumbull,
were given a ride by DIR. Pinkham
i'm his automobile, which was decidedly
different from the ride they took fifty
wears ago behind an OK team. Or
June 8, 1860 they moved TO their pres
ent home, then log house, now q
fine structure. Mrs. Williams nader
name was Mary +. Trumbull. They
are eighty years old.
Among the many guests were Dr
and Mrs. Pinkham, Mr.. and Mrs
showers, Daniel Skellenger and Elias
Penney and their wives, of Belding
Mrs. Hannah Daniels, of Marion
James Cowles and wife, of Smyrna
and Geo. Elsby and wife, Of Rockford.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
CIGARETTE LAW
Criminal Offense to Sell or Give
Cigarettes to Minors.

Cigarettes 10 Minors.
, 1t may not be generally known that
the last legislature enacted an anti
cigarette law which makes il crime
for "Any person to sell, give, or in
any way furnish cigarettes in any
form TO any person under twenty-one
years of age" Violations of this law
are punishable "by fine not TO ex-
ceed fifty dollars, or imprisonment in
the county Jail not TO exceed thirty
days for each ofiense."
Persons under twenty-one are not
permitted to smoke cigarettes sin any
public highway, street, alley, park or
other lands used for public purposes
or in any public place of business. +"
Violators of this law may be arrested
and fined ten dollars or imprisoned
five days for each ofiense
Minors arrested for smoking may
have sentence suspended by giving
information as TO where they obtained
the cigarettes.
All persons are forbidden To harbor
minors engaged in breaking this law,
but the rights of parents and guardians
over their children within the bounds
of their premises are not affected by
this law.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Great Treat Coming-"The Girl
From the u. S. A. p"

There is certainly a rich treat IN
store for theatre-goers booked at the
opera house for Wednesday evening,
September Il. The play is the charm
ingly staged production "The Girl
from the Il. 5. A." The company
opened the Majestic theatre in Fort
Wayne recently. OF il the Gazette
says
Pretty girls and pleasing music add
eel more and more as the play ad-
vanced. The setting in the first act
was especially lovely, an autumn scene
i'm Paris with the Eiffel tower and the
dome of the Hotel des lnvalides in the
distance, and the leafy branches laden
with swift changing leaves of all the
autumn colors. The chief musical hll
of this act was 'sWill You, Won't You,
Why?" The second act was equally
as beautifully staged, but in IA style
so entirely different as TO impress the
audience even more. The scene here
was laid in Constantinople, the harem
of the pasha, and the elegant Turkish
style was well carried out, even to the
attractive fountain playing real water.
The last act, laid in China, brought
another phase of life TO the audience,
and the cherry blossoms made the
scene one of great beauty, aside from
the pretty padogas in the distance
The cast was in the hands of capable
actors and the entire play moved with
vim and quick action that is so pleas
ing. Miss Nadyne Shannon as the
"Girl from the L. 5. A." was pretty
and petite and very vivacious, making
her part carry the house with its true
American slang and spirit. The EN-
tire opera was "A pleasure, fact whici
was we'll shown by the interest ant
enthusiasm of the large audience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Shilton-Miller

\ beautiful wedding took place
at . o'clock p. M, Wednesday, Aug
ust %, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller, OF
Long Lake, when their daughter
Bertha Marie, was united to Ernest
A. Shilton, of Grand Rapids. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Chas.
Hayward, of Bannister, in the pres
ence of fifty or more relatives and
friends.
The bride was gowned in pale cream
eolored silk, bridal veil of pure white
reaching to the bottom of the skirt.
Orange blossoms held the veil in place,
and also supplied IA button-hole bou-
quet for the groom. The two brides
maids, one a friend of the bride and
the other cousin of the groom, wore
white. The groom and his groomsmen,
one a brother of the bride and the
other brother of the groom, wore the
conventional black. A sumptuous
banquet was served Immediately after
the ceremony.
There were many beautiful gifts
of silver and china, also various others
among them clock, a beautiful work
of art, presented by the groom's fam
lily, and a sum of money and other
gifts from the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shilton are now at
home at 1876 College ave-, in Grand
Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Local Option in Eaton Rapids

AT the close of the fourth month OF
local option there is not a vacant build
ing in the business section OF the town
that was not vacant before the local
option law went into effect, and the
general business of the merchants is
the best it has ever been. Every one
of the five store buildings that were
occupied by saloons before May ! are
now occupied by other lines OF bnsi-
ness and all but one of the men who
conducted the saloons are still here
and doing we'll in other lines.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Advertised Letters

r. G. Bell, Miss Gladys Balm, Mrs.
Grace G.. Baker, Mr.. Frank +. Con-
verse, Mrs. Anna Crosset, Mrs. ID.
Freeman, Miss Myrtle Goyt, Harold
Holmes, Mrytle Hill, Warren Hamil
ton, Mrs. Naomi Kellogg, Mrs. Ellen
Prigle, Mr.. Lester Raure, Miss Bertha
Sheppard, Mrs. 5. +. Trowbridge,
Mrs. Kate Chadwick Tuttle, Mrs.
Nellie Il. Ward.
Aug. 30, 1909. ID. 4. Wilson, p. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
At Powers Theatre

ga Partisan Model is the attraction
at Powers in Grand Rapids, Sunday,
September II, and the fair week attrac-
tion is 1.-THE Travelling Salesman and
opens Monday, Sept. ID. "The Trav-
cling Salesman" will be seen just as
ii was presented at the Hudson theatre
in New York all last winter, and as
it was played all summer long at the
Illinois theatre in Chicago. If is adj
visable to book seats early by mail for
these attractions.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the time
for owners or occupants TO place
numbers on their houses or place of
business has elapsed, and that all such
owners or occupants should do so at
once.
Section six (6), of ordinance No. So,
places a penalty of not less than one
dollar (Sl) nor more than five dollars
$50 and costs of prosecution, and in
failure TO pay, imprisonment in the
county Jail from two thirty days, for
refusual TO comply with the fore
going ordinance. This section of ordi-
nance No. 96 will be enforced, unless
complied with at once.
BY order of common council.
w. ;. Eddy, City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Pythian Sister Party

-16e pythiar sislfis VIZ give dane
ing party to the Knights and their
friends on Monday evening, Sept. 3,
at Pythian hall. Fine refreshments
and good time may be looked for.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
Social Sensation

Stop! Look!! Listen!!! For the
greatest sensation of the season. Moth
ing like it has been seen in our city for
years. Don't miss il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
To Lake Odessa Monday

The annual picnic OF the West Mich
igan Odd Fellows Picnic Association
will be held at Lake Odessa on Labor
Day. Arrangements have been made
for train TO leave Belding at 7:l5 "A. m,
and returning To leave Lake Odessa
at p. IN. Fare, Sl.25; children uhoer
II wears of age, 90 cents. A fine pro-
gram of sports and speaking has been
arranged. Come and bring your
friends ahd enjoy the basket picnic
with the odd Fellows of western
Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02

Miss Ruth Mann left for Duluth,
Mimi, Wednesday to resume her
school work. She returned last week
from her trip abroad, having had a
most delightful, interesting and IN
structive time.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
HOLDS SPECIAL SERVICE.
Members of st. Monica's Chapel Meet
in Coleman's Park

A gospel service and sacred concert was
given under the auspices of ST. Monica S
chapel, Rev. j. c. Van Loo, vicar, at Cole
mans Park, I'd street between NJ and N
streets southeast, at i o'clock pm. yes
terday. Mrs. Rosie Coleman decorated
the park for the special service which
was in the interest of the building fund
for the new house of worship at South
Capitol and l. streets southeast. The
program included a piano prelude by
Mrs Blanche knorl. congregational sing
ing by Rev. J. c. Van Loo and selections
by the Metropolitan Orchestra Prof.
Frank Trimmer. leader. A special SER
mon was preached by Rev Aquilla Sayles,
pastor of Providence Baptist Church
Yesterday was quarterly meeting day at
metropolitan A. NJ. L. Zion Church, D
street southwest. Three services were
held and holy communion given. Five
new members were added to the church.
Rev. W. A Ray, the pastor, was in
charge. NJ j.. Blalock. presiding elder.
of Harrisburg, Pa, preached the closing
sermon last night.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
JUSTICE STRAINED AT GNAT."
Attorney General Scores Tennessee
Courts Night Rider Decision.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 6.-ln a
ST atement published yesterday. Attorney
General Caldwell, who prosecuted and
convicted the night riders at Union City,
Tenn, several months ago, and whose
cases We're reversed by the supreme court
last Saturday, scores the members OF that
tribunal for their decision.
Among other things, Gen. Caldwell says:
Il would not complain if they had gone
into the facts OF the case and had seen
proper to say that the facts did not war
rant a conviction. But for them TO re-
verse SO important a case on mere tech
nicalities occurs to me as a travesty on
justice
They had a complete record before
them Were the defendants guilty? II
not, go into the facts and say so, and /
would be the last one to complain. But,
in the name of justice, let no guilty one
escape because of fiylspecks.
Il may be wrong, but i'll my opinion
these three judges have committed a jul
dicial blunder such as has not occurred
for hundred years in Tennessee jurispru-
dence. OF course, | accord them honesty
and sincerity. But the god OF justice
pities their judgment.
None OF those who are in a position to
know can realize the tuli meaning of the
decision. According to it, l see no way
to ever have a trial of the case again
Retributive justice must be left to an
avenging God
Evening star., 1909-07-06
FIRED BULLET AT HEART.
Roanoke Woman Begs Doctor to AL
low Her to Die.

ROANOKE. Va. July 6-Mrs. w. @.
Trenor, wife of a wholesale liquor dealer.
attempted TO commit suicide yesterday
afternoon by shooting herself. Domestic
trouble is said to have been the cause of
the act. She did the shooting in the pres
ence of her husband. saying:
Il am sorry TO do it. but here goes.
Good d-bye''
The ball entered the left side. just above
the heart. Trenor ran to the door and
called to passer-by TO take the gun and
care for il. and to notify a doctor at once
that his wife had shot herself
She followed him to the head of the
stairs and told the man not to take hei
pistol away as she wanted to use it again
If the shot did not kill her. Dr. Jones
responded to the call.
Mrs Trenor declared that all she want
ed was TO die. and begged him to give her
medicine only to ease her pain Her con
dtion is said to be critical. She was
Miss Hendrick from Glade Springs. Va.
She has three children.
Evening star., 1909-07-06
CANADIAN MINERS ON STRIKE
CONTEST BEGUN BETwEEN
RIVAL LABOR UNIONS.
Parties Are United Mine Work
ers of America and the Pro-
vincial Association,

SYDNEY, c. B., July 6.-The strike OF
the United Mine Workers of America
which is regarded a contest between
| Workingmen's Association, the members
OF which latter organization remained at
work, took place at the collieres of the
| Dominion Coal Company today About
5000 men failed to appear at the mines
this morning. Both Organizations claim
the majority of the workers in the mines
| The agitation, of which the strike is tha
elimination, has been in progress for
nearly a year, over the efforts of officials
of the United Mine Workers of America
to secure recognition by the company
operating in this province. The Ameri-
can labor leaders nave been strongly OPP
posed by officers Of the Provincial Work
lngmens Association and by the coal
company, whose managers declared that
the American labor leaders were seeking
to divert the Canadian coal trade to the
collieries in the United States
In the course of the last month the con-
troversy between the two labor organiza-
tions became very bitter. Fearing vio-
lence, the coal company built stockades
around the mines, with electric wires
capable of carrying high-powered cur
rents on top. The company also enlisted
more than loo special officers for guard
duty.
Until reports are received from All th,.
outlying mines. the extent of the strike
and the number Of men out will not he
known definitely. Both sides this fore
noon claimed a majority of the miners
and the strike is expected to demonstrate
the comparative strength of the two or
ganiZations.