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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Rural Postoffce Boom Trade

That old-style country postolRce at
the cross roads, made famous by the
late petroleum V. Nasby," doomed
local trade and built up small centers
is emphasized in communication re-
Gently published in the Chicago Tribune
signed Farmer" He writes:
Previous To the establishment of the
rural free delivery system Wisconsin
had many thriving inland village, or
rather corner stores. These were us
ually six or more miles from any rail-
road town or station and were consid-
cred great convenience TO the farmer.
These same corner stores usually had
the postoffices. There seldom was
more than one store, but frequently
there was blacksmith and wagon re-
pair shop, creamery or cheese factory,
school and church, The repair shop
usually was to great advantage TO the
farmers. and the merchant and black
smith universally did well financially,
though they did not amass any great
fortunes.
"Since the rural free delivery came,
so per cent of these cross road stores
have gone out of business, as the farm
er had no occasion to call for his mail
and consequently his small trade there
became so much less that the merchant
had to go out of business or run his
place at "A loss.
81 do not think any of the older
farmers will say they paid more for the
same goods, quality and quantity ord
cred considered, than they have to pay
now at the larger store or the larger
towns, or To the mail order houses.
"Now in my mind there can be no
doubt that parcel post would help the
big mail order houses and injure
the smaller railroad towns, and when |
say smaller mean any town under 10,
600.
"With no local merchant, no local
town, there would be no local market
for small produce such as butter, eggs,
milk, vegetable, ETC., unless ii was con-
signed TO some commission merchant
in the large cities or factory centers. -
Iron Age.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
The objectionable Sin

There is considerable discussion GO
ing OH now thoughout the world as
there ever has been as to what the
objectionable sin is as referred TO in
Heb. 1925. "For if we sin wilfully
after that we have received the knowl-
edge of the truth, there remaineth no
more sacrifice for sin, we clip the fol-
lowing from the Weekly Witness:
If we sin wilfully" evidently
means something more than mere
yielding to temptation; for all sin is a
yielding To temptation, and if that had
been what the writer meant the word
"wilfullyn would have been altogether
superfluous. The 10Th verse of the
chapter shows exactly what the sin
was that the writer had in mind be-
cause il is continuation or eXplana-
ton of the statement in verse 26. "Of
how much sorer punishment" than
law of Moses) ''shall he be Judged
worthy who hath trodden under foot
the Son of God, and has counted the
blood of the covenant wherewith he
was sanctitied an unholy thing, and has
uOIlt ulllO lllC tDDlllb VI
Clearly this description does not apply
to any sir committed through weak
ness, or even through temporary
wantonness; it means deliberate. turn
ing ones back on Christ; it means
apostacy.
And even SO, it should be carefully
noted that the warning conveyed in
this passage applies only TO the sin
described in it, while that sin contin-
ues: there is no assertion here that the
apostate cannot be forgiven ,if he re-
pents. For it is the present participle
of the verb that is used in the Greek,
and ii might therefore be translated,
If we are SHINING wilfully-while we
are i'm that condition-'there remaineth
no moreu for us, "a sacrifice for sin. !"
The sacrifice of Christ is Gods only
method of wiping out sin, and if we
turn our backs upon that there is no
other way of atonement or of reconcil-
iation with God.
No sin is objectionable if the sinner
has still power To repent, but it is pos
sible for man to become so hardened
by the continuous ignoring of Gods
claims upon him that genuine repen-
tance will no longer be possible TO
him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
MORE RACES
LAST SATURDAY
Spicer Driving Park Is Be-
coming Popular Amuse-
ment Ground
BASE BALL DIAMOND
Good Crowd Last Saturday Saw
Horse Races and Boys Run
ming Contests.

There was good crowd at the Beld-
ing Driving Park last Saturday after
noon in spite of the counter attraction
of Silver Family Circus which un-
doubtedly had tendency to keep
many people away.
The Belding Cornet Band had been
secured and the boys played well en-
livening the occasion very much.
James O'Hearn of Greenville was
starter and he got the horses in each
race off in good shape. Phil Young,
w. 9. Spicer and Fred Purdy were the
judges and time-keepers.
The running race was won by the
"Bill" Davis horse in 81 seconds, it
was go by three horses for all there
was in it and created much excitement.
In the pacing race there were three
entries, Lucille, owned by Jack Collins
of Greenville; Lady Bonair, and
Equity. Lucille took lst, Equity End,
and Lady Bonair 3rd. In the green
trotting and pacing race Sweet Marie,
Nancy A., and Silk contested for
honors, Sweet Marie winning the race.
There was much fun in connection
with the boys running races and there
were lot of entries in each, every boy
dug in his best clip TO win the contests.
Mr.. Spicer intends fitting up the
grounds and keeping them in shape for
all kinds of out door attractions. A
base ball diamond will be staked off
and before the season is finished a
number of good games will be pulled
off there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
AELICK-COOK
Beautiful Home Wedding of Bride
and Groom at Elmer Cooks.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Cook was the scene of quiet but very
pretty wedding at five o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon when their daughter,
Lena, was married TO Mr.. James Deber
Aelick in the presence of the family by
Rev. Q. w. Winter, pastor of the
Church of Christ.
A very interesting and unique feature
of the program at the altar was the
fact that the brides grandparents,
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Brown stood up
with them rs best man and brides
maid. Little Gladys Cook, the BRIDES
sister, was the ring bearer and the
ceremony was especially fine.
After dainty luncheon was served
Mr.. and Mrs. Aelick left on the evening
train for northern trip.
The bride is one of the popular young
ladies of the city and has host of
friends, her husband is an employee of
Belding Bros. Il Co., is an excellent
young man and owns fine farm in
Woolford, Ont. For the present they
will reside here. The only out of town
guest was Master Dewey Richmond, a
cousin from Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
CAN'T PLAY FOR KEEPS
Sheriff Says Money Must Not Change
Hands i'm Gard Games.

Deputy Sheriff Taylor was in town
Saturday investigating complaints
that in some of the places where cards
are played the pastime had grown into
gambling for money. Mr.. Taylor said
the county officials had no objection to
cards in the soft drink establishments
provided there was no gambling and
cautioned the proprietors against al
lowing anything of the sort. They
were also advised TO cut out the games
after 10 p. IN. and on Sundays.-Port-
land Review.
1t won't do TO take chances on al
lowing card playing for money any
more than it will to dispense beer and
whiskey surrepitiously.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Observation-Disclosures

Dennis Hollenbeck, one of the
esteemed employees of the Belding
Hall company left Saturday for Chi
cago where on Monday he was united
i'm marriage to Miss Florence Hath
away, we'll and favorably known
young lady of this city.
After short honeymoon in the
Windy City, they will return TO this
city where they will reside in the
future. The Banner extends its con-
gratulations and wishes them long
and happy voyage along the journey of
life
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Growing In Favor Every Year
Trees Are Now In
Full Foliage
RESTFUL NATURE SPOT
Cry Made No Mistake In Securing
A Pretty Playground in
Close Proximity.

Every year it becomes more apparent
that the City Park, Belongs restful
nature spot and playground is To be
one of the best attractions of the Silk
City, place where our citizens may
while away a few hours in restful
recreation.
III is now in the midst of its summer
beauty and many of our citizeus en-
JOY few hours every day of its friend
ly shade and cooling breezes The
foliage of the trees are out in all their
splendor and the river fronting il and
which leads its winding way for a
mile in view TO the east presents a
delightful scene.
The park janitor, Elder Nathan
Hill under the supervision of the Park
Commissioners, Guy ID. Weter, Earl
Wilson and J. III. Armstrong, is keep
ing the grounds up in fine order and
he takes pride in his work, the grounds
are gradually becoming well seeded TO
grass, new seats have been added and
several new tables built for the con
venience of picnickers and families who
may desire to lunch there. The
grounds are plentifully supplied with
excellent drinking water from the City
Water Works plant.
Our citizens will discover in few
years that they "builded better than
they knew" in securing that spot of
ground.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Mrs. Cynthia Wellman Dead.

Last Sunday morning about 10
o'clock at the late home occurred the
death of Mrs. Cynthia Wellman, aged
6S years. Her death was the result of
dropsy from which she had long been
a sufferer.
Deceased is survived by two sisters
and a brother The funeral was held
at the late home on Tuesday morning.
Mrs Luella X. Webster speaking
comforting words TO those in attend
ance, and the remains were laid TO rest
by the side of her husband and daugh-
ter at Otisco cemetery. The daughter
was burned to death several years ago
in this city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Remains of Mrs. Currie Brought Home

The remains of Mrs. Mary Currie,
late of Los Angeles, Cal, reached here
Tuesday morning and were taken to
Orleans cemetery by Undertaken
Friedly and laid TO rest beside those Of
the husband gone before.
Deceased was the mother of Fred
Currie of Orleans where she lived for
many years but for the past four years
had made her home with her daughter
Mrs. J. w. Sprague who accompanied
the remains here. She was eighty-nine
years of age, loved and respected by all
who knew her and large company of
old time frien,ls and neighbors gathered
at the grave to do honor To her memory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Advertised Letters

Mr.. Will Bowen; Miss Maud Barnes;
Thomas Dodge; Mr.. q. ;. Hull; Miss
Ola Johnson; Miss Beulah Leonard, 2;
Mr.. b. l.. Mallery; Mr.. Bert Nickles:
Mr.. Jean Remand; Mr.. Fred Simons;
Mr.. III. Thomas; James b. Taylor;
Mrs. Hattie Wilson; Miss Crystal
Thomas.
ID. r.. Wilson. II. NJ.
June 70, 1909.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
Gard of Thanks

We desire to extend To the neighbors
and friends who so kindly assisted us
in the burial of our mother and es-
pecially for the beautiful floral offering
and music at the last service, our
most heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. j. w. Sprague
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Currie
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01
At the Congregational Church

Regular service morning and even
ing. Sermon by the pastor with the
following program of music:
Morning Service
Organ prelude -- Mrs. Ireland
Alto solo, ''Thy Will BE Done"-Rob-
ert Clark Miss Florence Wagner
go Lord We Beseech Theen-Marks-
-- ---- Quartet
Organ solo, "Dawn''-Nevin-.
Mrs. Ireland
Organ postlude - Mrs. Ireland
Evening Service
Organ prelude Miss Florence Fisher
Duet, sin His Hands are all the Cor
ers''-Schnecker- --.-------
- --- Misses Face and Wagner
Soprano solo M Miss Face
Organ postlude Miss Florence Fisher
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-07-01

Harold Washburn, Harold Patter-
son, and Melven Wagner, Belongs
fine trio of Ann Arbor university stu
dents are home for the summer vaca-
ton, all feeling first class and giving
evidence of effective work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
iron Ore.

IL Is impossible TO bny Bessemer ore,
and the outlook is that some furnaces
will run short before navigation opens
next spring. The demand for ali
grades Of ore has been so active that
some piles which have been on hand
for number Of wears ana could not be-
sold even in 1907 on account Of being
low grade ore, have been disposed Of.
There is scramble for dock space.
which is extremely scarce The mines
IN the Lake Superior district are min.
ing ore more rapidly than il can be
cared for by the railroads. and a car
shortage IL causing considerable delay
in the movement II seems probable
now that some allotments of ore may
be made early in December but nutb.
ing definite has yet been done iron
Trade Review
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
Lecture Courses

On Wednesday afternoon 81 next
week at 3:l5 will occur the third
number of the Chicago University
Extension Course. The subject Of the
lecture will Toe THE Development Of
the English Novel
In the evening the fourth number
will be given. the subject being
George Eliot
There will be q musical program
preceding the evening lecture.
Ticket holders will notice the change
Of hour for the evening lecture from
80 to s 100 o'clock
These lectures are being well attend
ed and are proving not only an instruc.
tive but mighty interesting treat to
Crystal Falls people
Adult single admission 30 cents.
students 70. Tickets for the remainder
Of the course may be had at reduced
rates
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
Jas. HaNado s. Co
SssssssssssssssasksAaasaa,

day night for Metropolitan where he
expects to move his family in the near
future
Mackenna and MacEacheron. engin.
GERS for tho Verona Mining Co. were
business visitors az Amasa last We'd.
nesday
Supt q f. Lawrence Of Iron Nom.
tain was an Amasa visitor last We'd.
nesday.
Mr- Louis Minkus was crystal Falls
visitor Tuesday returning Wednesday.
Mrs VIM. Paulukuhn returned home
after two months visit with her par
ents al Iron River
Mr. and Mr. Henry Davy and Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Richards left last
Thursday night for Metropolitan where
they expect to make their home in the
near future
Joseph RicbAoE left last Thursday
night for Mek1,olitan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16

Chamberlain Cough Remedy mas
become famous for It's cnre- Of conghs.
colds, cronp and inilueuza Try III
when in need Il cnntsins ~ harmful
substance and always gives prompt -.
LET Sold By Sam Bridges
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
West SIDE News
[Fr0m Che iron kiver-s limbaugh Re
porter

O.of w. Helsemo has purchased the
sealerg harness shop, supplies. etc. /.
and will hereafter conduct the same.
Mr.. Helgemo will put in a first class
harness stock as occasion demands, and
cord ally solicits the public patronage.
Reaa his advertisement elsewhere IN
this paper
MIS- l.. McQuown returned last Sat
urda, from visit at the home OF her
John McQuown. near Crystal Falls
Mss Bessie McQuown left last sat
urday for q two weeks visit with
friends at Crystal Falls.
Mrs. ]. H. Buddle has gone to Crys-
tai Falls, where she will spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs, Russell
Ball
]. II. Erickson OF Crystal Falls has
moved his family to the Baker loca'
ton. where he IL now employed.
Fred Olson has given the contract
thIs week to L. Gonhue a. 70. for the
erection of new hotel and boarding
house. The building will be erected
on lot Q. block ~. corner-of Third and
Maple streets II will b 90 4 o. two
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
Pur. oined Paragraphs.

A critic is a person who Is unable &c
do thing the way hesthinks It ought
to De done. Chicago News
a man 5 sins will not find him out
soon AS his wife Atchison Globe.
he modern hero is one part yalor
nine parts printers ink New
Times
woman il at her best In happi
\ man in.disappointment Smart
fellow who can stand prosper
ild make way for those who
ri a chance TO try Philadel.
cord.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
4maso News.

! Howard Grattan visited his home al
Crystal Falls Tuesday returning Wed
needay noon.
Steve MichaeIeski who was badly
sealded &C the Red Rock mine was
taken to the hospital ~ Marinette dur
ing the week.
DIR. r. Duby was Marinette visitor
during the week. accompanying Steve
Michaeleski.
Louis Minkus spent Sunday with rel.
atives at Crystal Falls.
Mr. Joe Gallop was a Marinette Wis
itor last Saturday returning hons tine
following day
When in Crystal Falls, visit Jacob
Bros, The jewelers.
Neis Jacobson-.s spent Sunday with his
sister at Crystal Falls. Miss Jacobson
is in the millinery business there.
MIR. and Mrs J. W. Lagoon. Misses
Jean MacKay. Anna LaRoux ana
Myrtle Wills left for Ishpeming last
Wednesday night to attend the u. p.
teachers association at that place.
DR.. Percy Edwards Of Mansfield was
an Amasa visitor during the week
Complete line of watches and jewel
cry handled by Jacob Bros, Crystal
Falls
The young people gave dance last
Friday night which was well attended
all present declaring good time.
Rev. Father Kunes held services at |
the Town Hall last Sunday.
Mrs. Padgett arrived in Amasa last
Mr. Herman Hansen lett last Mon
day night for Seattle, Wash, where he
will take charge of large department
store. Mr.. Hansen will stop at Memo
mnee for few days after which he
will proceed on his trip All HE many
friends join in wishing him success in
his new place.
TO late for last week
Mr. q. w Hughes and son Thomas
were Crystal Falls visitors last satur.
lay
Mr.. Clarence Deland. who hes been
touring the West for the last six
also points IN Southern Michi-
gan, returned home last Sunday morn
ing
MI and Mrs. Henry Davy were Ish-
peming visitors last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hughes and
laughter Myrtle were Ishpeming visit
1rs last Sunday.
Louis Minkus invites his many
friends and customers 20 inspect his
lew line of fall garments new and
ip-to-date. IL will pay you to come
He has certainly his store fixed up fine.
Alex Lopointe was up from Masto-
Ion visiting with his family over SIM
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16

Mrs, Dcnse-How very plainly that
dear woman Is dressed
Mrs. Sense-Yes. indeed; but you
must remember II Is Lent.
Mrs Dcnse-Nol You do not mean
to tell me. really and truly. that sho
borrows her dresses?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
Uncle gzra saws.

ITS good idee 10 lay up treas,
ures IN heaven bat al the same time
don't flrri the rainy day possibility
on tn ..;h"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16
Trlb.se to California Cherries.

A prominent manufacturer OF glace
fruits admits that the cherries OF Call.
fornia are al least as good i'm quality
Gs the French varieties.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16

stories high with concrete basement.
10 Will be- frame structure and will
contain twenty sleeping rooms II Il
expected 70 have 1t ready for occupan-
cy by the first part Of Dec. The work
Of excavating the basement was com.
menced Wednesday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-10-16

A gasoline explosion occurred in
Claude Jorgensen's tailor shop Wsdnes.
day afternoon, which completely gut.
ted the interior Of the room before the
blaze could be oxtinguished
Mr. Jorgensen was filling a gasoline
stove. without extinguishing the light.
when the explosion occurred aud In an
instant the interior was q sheet Of
hames, making u impossible 10 save
anything Mr. Jorgensen was badly
burned about the hands in attempting
to save some OF the clothing. which
had been brought In that day.
The fire department responded
promptly and soon had the oIaze ex-
tinRuished The damage will reach
several hundred dollars. on which he
had no insurance.
Mr.. Jorgensen hadbeen IN business
q couple Of years and by close attention
and prompt and careful work had
worked mp "A large patronage. all OF
whom will sympathize deeply with
him In his loss. He will probably
open M for business again in few
days
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21

Watch for the remaining chapters of
Harold McGrath's great story. The
Lure Of the Mask" now running as
serial in The Republican. This was
the hit of the season and will hold the
readers attention from start to finish
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21
NEW BANK DEPOSIT INSURANCE
- SCHEME.

The insurance of bank deposits has
entered on new phase. in Kansas
The national banks there are forming
a surety company with a capital
stock of 100000, to be held by bank
stockholders, which will write bonds
for the guaranty of depositors and
will assist banks in distress. This
scheme is of course intended to meet
the competition of the state bank
deposits, under the famous law first
adopted in Oklahoma and which has
been so enthusiastically advocated by
Mr.. Bryan.
This action on the part of Kansas
bankers was presumably responsible
for the opinion given out by Attorney
General Wickersham last week, hold
ing that a national bank has a legal
right to insure its assets against loss
A form of insurance policy "by
company proposed to be organized"
was also submitted to him and ap-
plONthf Win oOiAlC NAielAiSCo III pm cSG-
ology.
According to the attorney general,
the contract in the form of policy
submitted is in effect an agreement
to pay to the bank any deficiency in
its assets upon ultimate realization
necessary to enable it to pay all of
its liabilities of every kind. One par
agraph apparently committed the
bank to a profit sharing feature
which might be contended to entail a
corresponding liability for losses. He
advised the elimination of this para
graph.
Another provision Of the policy sub
jects the bank to an examination by
the examiners of the insurance COM
pany. without notice. and at such
times as the company may elect, one
of such examinations to be within
each period of six months covered
by the policy and its renewals.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21
, suRv1vAI. -fN-kANsks CITY.


A curious thing happened in Kan
sas City the other day. Some sort
of function was in progress at the
Manual Training High School when
a group of students gave the school
yell. But that was-not the curious
thing. That is happening in all sorts
of places nowadays, excepting, per-
haps, during church services and fun
erals The strange event was the
Action of the principal, E. D. Phillips,
in suspending two seniors and one
junior until their parents shall appear
personally and guarantee the future
decorum of their vociferous offspring
Mr.. Phillips, says the Journal, is an
experienced teacher and a rigid dis
cipIinarian. In the latter capacity he
is also a phenomenon. 1t had been
supposed that rigid disciplinarians
were an extinct species. The old
full blooded fellow used to be dis
tinguished by the appearance of a
birch rod or a rattan in his hand.
His successor is known chiefly by
his submissive, acquiescent smile.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21

Rev Mr.. Essweld of Milwaukee is
out in a statement denouncing the
prohibition movement. Mr.. Essweld is
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21

That music hath charms to soothe
the savage breast" is an old doctrine.
A woman speaker in New York now
vances the theory that it is equally
powerful to soothe the turbulent emo
tions of naughty children, and that
mothers, instead of welding the slip
per, should sit down at the piano and
play familiar airs. The idea ought
to take well with the little ones.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1909-05-21

Mrs. Dora Richardson Clay Brock
Thomas, of Lexington, KY, 25 years
old, who obtained considerable noto-
riety at the age of Is as the child
bride of General Cassius NJ. Clay, has
just obtained her third divorce. While
marriage might seem to. be a failure
in her case, it can at least be said
that she has not become discouraged
by her matrimonial misadventures.