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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30

Having doubts in the premises, tariff
revisers consistently put parasols and
umbrellas up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature, ssass sss Of Z<zzz2zNu

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, la
borers rely on DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil. Takes the sting out ofcuts, burns
or bruises at once Pain cannot stay
where it is used.
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KINDLY GIVE US A CALL
Board of Education.
Is quickly absorbed.

The monthly meeting of the Board OF Fdn.
cation OF the City of Lambertyille will ha
neid on WEDNESDAY EVENING, july
eth 1909, at son O'Clock.
JOSEPH E. BAYARD
Secretary.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
i, +. pinch use ALIENS roor EASE

A powder to shake into your shoes II cures
hot, tired, aching swollen sweating feet and
makes walking easy. Takes the sting out of
corns and bunons All druggists 25cts. Don't
accept any substitute
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AolcoMeE
0IvERvIEW &C NJ e1e0v
~naieG oll0lAll ore gaa aAl r

The Trustees also announce that on deposit
of sufficient sum they are prepared to invest
the same and provide for the
PERPETUAL CANG o. loTo.
For further information apply to
WALTER +. HAyHURsr, Secretary.
SAMUEL. E. MORSE, Superintendent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-06-30
EVERYTHING a Farmer Wants Have

Vegetable seeds all kinds Grass seeds Mlet and Cow
Peas now in season
Pittsbug Stock Fencing also Poultry and Lawn Fencing
in Variety.
Come and see before buying elsewhere. and save
money and get Warranted Implements.
S,2 20 for 1000 Peach Baskets
$500 for 5000 Quart Berry Baskets
Special prices in large quantities.
Phone
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To TRENTON

To TRENTON
Cars leave Bridge Street, Lambert
vile, for Trenton Gao, 7:ao, 8:2o,
gao, 1920, rI2:o; A.MIa:ao,I:ao, a:ao,
$40, 4:ao, $40, Gao, TAO, S:2o, gao,
1870, II:ao, P. NJ. Ia:ao midnight,
daily, Sunday included. Returning,
leave Trenton on same schedule from
$40 A, NJ, to II:2o, P. NJ. Fare,
asc. each way, or soc. return.
Connections At Yardley.
Cars leaving Lambertville at 6:ao,
7:ao, 9:ao, A. NJ. i; a:ao, $40, P. NJ,
make immediate connection at Yardley
with trains for Philadelphia, arriving
there in one and one-half hours. Re-
turning, trains leaving Reading Ter
minal at 7:a3, 1890, A. NJ, 1880,
1:I7, 3:i7, AIT, $3.50, 6:i7, 7u7, +.
NJ, make close connections for LAM
bertville. Round trip rate, $I.44--
aoc. each way to and from Yardley,
and $I.o4 return, to Philadelphia.
Close connections at Morrisville with
electric cars to and from Bristol and
Philadelphia.
Trenton. New HoDe { LambertVilleS t.Ry
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
william II. Ransom.

VIM. T. Ransom was born in Herkimer
Co., N Y, May IA, 1912, died of con-
sumption at his home near Woods Cor
ners, Ionia Co, Mich, Jan /, 1909.
When small by Mr.. Ransom removed
with his parents to Canada where he re-
manned about ten years. Much Of this
time was spent on the large farm OF VIM.
Ransom, a near relative and friend. Mr..
Ransom next went to Pennsylvania where
he wooed and won Mis-, Eliza Vanatta to
whom he was married Aug 10, 1868.
The young people soon came to Or
leans, Mich, locating where they have re-
sided forty years. Mr.. Ransom is sur
vived by his widow, two daughters and a
son. Maude, wife Of VIM. Hogan, o
Smyrna; Ida, wife OF Byron Haskins and
Vim. M both of Orleans.
Mr.. Ransom was of kindly, social dis
position. always looking on the bright side
Of things. Blunt Of speech. but honest
and upright in all his dealings. He had a
wide Gil Gle vi acquaintance and friends
by whom he was greatly respected for
his sterling qualities Of manhood and by
whom he will be greatly missed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
LOCAL OPTION MAY COME

The sentiment in favor of local option
for lonia county, if the number Of petition
ers asking the board of supervisors tc
submit the question is any criterion tc
Judge by, is quite pronounced More thar
1000 voters have signed petitions, con
siderable more than the law requires
These will be presented to the board o.
supervisors at its session this month j
the signatures are genuine and the Law
has been complied with in every partcu-
lar it is the duty Of the board to grant thc
request and vote on the proposition will
be taken at the spring election.
In this city 40l signatures were OBJ
tanned by the canvassers; log in the frs
ward, IS in the second ward and 60 If
the third ward, copy of each now being
posted in the several wards as the Law
directs.
1t is stated, however, that the brewer.
and liquor dealers will endeavor to heac
off the proposition in the board of super.
visors and if unsuccessful, they will pu
up very stiff fight in the campaign t,
follow for the purpose of defeating tn,
measure. II every man who signed tn,
petition asking for submission should vot,
for local option il would be carried by 1
large majority and the saloons put out o
business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
THE ONLY MAN 5
AVAILABLE /!
By HENRY M. VERDE
Ir?G2E2E2E2G
1CopyTisht. by Bobbs-Merrlll Co, ,

Dudley is really the only available
man in town. know you do not care
a great deal for him, but he is one OF
Bob's best friends, and they have so
many things in common that he Is
frequent visitor at our house, and, OF
course, there is a possibility OF MS
coming up TO the house when you are
here. He may come, and he may not;
It all depends. But l can see no rea-
son why you silly its should be so
obstinate over your petty differences.
If you were children ii might be dif-
ferent, but you are both old enough to
be sensible and / hope to goodness
you will act that way"
This is but an excerpt from letter
which Mrs Gerton wrote to Molly An
thony, after receiving a note from her
accepting Mrs Gerton's invitation TO
visit her on her way home from Chi
cago. Mrs. Gerton credited herself,
and rightly so, with considerable tact
and she knew only too well that the
matter in hand would call not only
lOT Ill dDuuuduCS VI AuNe, OuN oil PAAN
could command. But she smiled with
sense of keen satisfaction at her
own cleverness as she addressed the
envelope, and, giving the stamp a
sound rap with the palm Of her plump
little hand, she leaned back from the
desk before which she sat and laughed
outright. 1T will only be for few
| days." she said, half aloud, land they
will never know"
There was, in fact, no real animosi-
ty existing between Molly Anthony
and Dudley Gray, but there was what
might be called a mutual dislike how
| ever not a total disregard. Dudley
frankly admitted that Molly was a
beautiful girl, that she sang, as he ex
| pressed it, like a bird" but he had
| asserted she was not fair to her male
friends, and had purposely used hei
charms to make men unhappy. Molly
never hesitated to say that Dudley
was handsome chap, and perhaps
he was a good business man, but, tc
| quote her, He is so conceited. Some
of the things he thinks about himself
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
THE CHYSAMTHEMUM.
Japanese Legend Of the Origin Of the
Many Petaled Flower.

The Japanese have an interesting
legend In connection with the origin Of
the chrysanthemum. In garden bath
ed In the soft moonlight a young girl
plucked a flower and commenced to
strip the petals to see II her fiance
loved her truly. or sudden little
god appeared before her and assured
her that her fiance loved her passion
ately Your husband will live, he add
ed, as many years as the flower which
will let you choose has petals. With
these words he disappeared. The
young girl FASTENED to search the gar
den for flower which should have an
abundance of petals. but each one APP
peared to promise but a brief future
for her beloved.
At length she picked up Persian
carnation. and. with the aid Of a gold
pin taken from her hair, she separated
each Of the petals Of the flower so as
to increase the number of folioles and
Of the number Of years accorded by
the god to her fiance. Soon under her
deft fingers one, two, three hundred
petals, thin, plant and beautifully
curved. had been evolved, and the
young girl cried for Joy to think of
the happy future which her ruse had
assured her flance. So. runs the leg
end. was the chrysanthemum created
one moonlight night in a Japanese
garden where silvery brooks murmur-
ed softly as they ran beneath the little
bamboo bridges-London Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
County Wouldn't stand For II.

!, John Wood, his wife and three children
we're former residents Of lonia county;
five years ago they moved up into Mecosta
county and have shifted about up there
in do-nothing sort Of way, calling on
the authorities for assistance and as they
once resided here this county has been
called upon for their keep at regular in
tervals.
Both the man and wife were indolent
and were satisfied to be provided for
without having to work for living. An
investigation was begun and last Satur-
day Deputy Sherffs Taylor and Lowery
were sent out to hunt them up. They
were found with their three children liv-
ing in hut near Remus. There was but
one bed in the shanty and the one room
was o feet square. Mrs. Wood appeared
and threatened to use an ak on the Off
GERS.
Both husband and wife had to be
thrown to the floor and handcuffed before
they could be subdued. Then the woman,
it is said. hurled the vilest curses at the
officers and did not stop till she was put
aboard the train. At the depot the Off
GERS and their charge Of five were met by
crowd of 200 Remusites, VINO, out Of
curiosity had 2 altered to see the fun.
The woman, when found, was dressed
in mems clothes. The room had one door
but no windows, and there was little food
in sight. The officers were kept busy at
the station buying victuals for the family,
who ate all that was set before them.
The man and woman were sent to the
Iona poor farm today and the children
will be sent to Adrian.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
Christening the Baby.

A north country parson thought 1t
absurd that working class woman
should wish to christen her child
Laura Winifred Gwendolyn Gene
We've"
MY good woman, what ridicu-
lousy long and fanciful namew he pro-
tested. "why not choose something
simpler-Sarah, for instance? That
Is my own wife's name"
"Ah, yes, Sarah's all very well for a
parsons wife, but l hope my little gal
will look a bit higher than that" an
swered the woman readily.
The astonished parson thereupon
performed the ceremony without fur
Their comment.-London Telegraph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

are preposterous. And such a dis
position! | wouldn't have it for the
world"
Two years had passed since Rollin
Cole, Dudley's chum, had poured into
his ears the story of his love and the
repulse he had received from Miss
Anthony, which to Dudley explained
her sudden interest in himself Pos
sibly Rollin exaggerated his grief
men do sometimes; but Dudley, in his
intense friendliness for his chum, al
lowed his sense of propriety and bet
ter judgment to succumb to his i'm
petuosity, and he actually sought out
Miss Anthony and gave her his I'M
solicited opinion of the affair. This
Molly thought entirely unnecessary,
and so informed him. Women sell
dom do care for the opinion of the in
innate friends of the aspirant for mat
rimonial degrees, and on the earnest
ness and sincerity of her statement of
that fact were the present differences
predicated.
All this was history with which Mrs.
Gerton was familiar; but as Milly was
her friend and Dudley was friend of
Rob, her husband, she imagined that
her womanly tact could contrive to
bring the two together, bring about an
peace and prevent renewal of hostili-
ties. She imagined II was all possible.
almost probable, made her plans ac-
cordingly, and had set about to bestow
the olive branch in a quiet way.
To Dudley, afer having first in
formed him of Miss Anthony's pro-
posed visit, Mrs. Gerton said she
hoped that Molly and he would be
agreeable-that IL each would grant
the other a small concession and avoid
reference to the past they would get
along, as Mrs. Gerton expressed it,
perfectly lovely"
Dudley in return assured Mrs. Ger
ton that he was a gentleman, but
made a caustic reference to Molly's
treatment of his chum.
But that was over two years ago
and"
81 know when II was" Dudley inter.
rupted, "and l know Molly Anthony
She is a queen in some ways. I'll adj
nit that; but she is too imperious
She tries to lord 1t over every one. and
she treasures up things" he added,
holly.
"As you do" suggested Mrs. Gerton.
"Yes, as l do" Dudley responded.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
GANS-NELSON BATTLE
Big Prize Fight at CoIoma, Col. sept
9th to be shown at the X ,yaI.

-
Manager Andrews of the Royal moving
picture theatre of this city informs US
that because of the earnest solicitations Of
many of his patrons, he has at great ex-
pense secured for three afternoons and
evenings next week, Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday, January IL, 2 and Is,
The original copyrighted pictures of the
great Gans-Nelson battle which took place
in California in September. This will not
only be pleasing news TO many Bedding
people, but will also be hailed with delight
by many in Smyrna, MoseIey, Grattan
Orleans and the Surrounding country.
1t is rare treat for those living IN the
smaller cities and towns to be able to
witness championship affair such as
this was and from assurances quite big
crowd will be present. These pictures
show the complete | a rounds Of the bat
tie starting with scenes at the training
quarters of each contestant and ending
with the knockout blow. Four ordinary
| reels of film are used and consume about
an hour and half of time in showing.
For the accommodation of Smyrna and
Moseley people as well as many IN the
| rural districts. the pictures will be shown
| each afternoon as we'll as evenings On
account of the length, the first show
of each evening will begin at z 100 o'clock
and the second at $3.50 and only two
shows will be given each evening
notwithstanding this film for the three
days costs Mr. Andrews as much as his
regular service does for four weeks, ne
has placed the price within easy reach OF
all-the same as that charged in Grand
Rapids-25 cents. Don't fail to take ad
vantage Of this opportunity to see some
thing out Of the ordinary and worth double
the price.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

The ancient and. honorable game Of fist
icuffs will have no place in the sporting
calender of lona county according to ar
edict made by Sheriff Cilley last Wednes-
day, when he ordered that the l0-rouno
bout between "Kid" Sprout Of Portland
and kid" Somebody-else of Grand Rap
ids should not be pulled off at Barton
hall as planned. Portland Observer.
Shelf Ciley is entitled to lot of credit
for his backbone in putting on the Lid
against prize fighting in the county anc
the only wonder is that the authorities oil
Portland allowed even the suggestion Of
such doings to get the start that it did
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
Could Do IL.

1t was mean trick, but, then, that
is the kind that's usually successful.
THAT dog" said the owner, will
bring me anything l send him for,
and am willing to bet on It."
Straightway a bet was arranged,
and then the manager Of the billiard
hall suggested that he would like to
have the pool table brought to him.
Certainly" answered the owner OF
the dog, and he pointed to the table
and said, Fetch itp'
The dog raced around 1t once or
twice and then grabbed a pocket and
tore 1t off.
Hold onr cried the billiard man.
Hell ruin the table,"
"Of course" answered the owner Of
the dog, "but II you give him time
he'll get It all over here. You didn't
suppose he could bring 1t In one trip,
did your"
But the billiard man paid the bet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
a CAREFUL JUDGE.
The Way the Law Is Administered In
Merrie England.

Msrrie England.
A friend Of mine, wishing to make q
present Of a ring to an acquaintance
who was on the eve Of being married.
bought the article and handed 1t to the
jeweler, with instructions to have a
suitable inscription engraved upon II,
making stipulation that It should be
finished and returned by certain
date. otherwise II would be useless.
Months elapsed before the ring was
delivered. 1t was sent back to the
teweler. The trodesman took out
summons. and my friend had to come
back to town and sit in stuffy court
all day without the case being called.
Next morning he bribed the usher to
let him know when the case was
called. He was sent for at lunchtime
and sat till quarter past listening
to anything but edifying matters
which had to be disposed Of first. BY
this time the old gentleman on the
bench was fast asleep The jewelers.
case was called. and my friends so
licitor stated the defense. At its close
the legal functionary slowly disentan-
gled himself from the embrace OF
Morpheus, opened one eye. grunted,
verdict for plaintiff" and numbered
heavily out Of court. My friend was
furious and addressed the judge In
terms the reverse Of polite. The usher
endeavored to pacify him and eventu-
ally led him out Of court. and after
pocketing another half sovereign he
remarked: Eyes, sir; it's very ard. I
know. But, you know. sir, he alters
gives verdict for the plaintiff after
o'clockv-London Strand Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
THOSE SHEARS

As will be seen by the advertisement in
another column Of the Banner, we have
arranged to give pair of shears to every
subscriber of the Banner. Now these
shears are no ordinary cheap John" af-
fair. but the kind that every housekeeper
should have in the house. They are solid
and substantial made of the best materia
and put together in such way that they
will cut. There is nothing more exasper-
ating than pair Of shears that are al
ways getting out Of order and won't cut
The regular retail price of these shears
is $l.25, but our subscribers. new or old
can have a pair for SOC. All you have
to do is to send ST.. 80 for the Banner one
year and the shears. We send the shear:
ut once to-any address free Of charge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
Hls Board.

Sam Sparks-Oh, yo' Amt de only
seed I'm de sunfowah. Der's lots OBJ
uddeh gals dat hab called me "Sugah"
befo' All ebeh heahd OBJ yo'. Belinda
sparks-well. man. II dey called yo'
"Sugah" dey sholy must hab meant
loaf sugah.-C Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
COOKING Hints.

In roasting meats, turn with spoon
instead of fork, as the latter pierces
the meat and lets the juice out.
Sponge cake mixed with cold water
will be yellow, but mixed with boiling
water will be white. When making
white cake use a half teaspoonful
more Of cream Of tartar than soda.
The extra cream Of tartar makes the
egg whites sitter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
Cook Meat In Bags.

When making broth or soup for in.
valids or children always place meat
in a clean salt or part of -four sack,
tied or sewed at the ends. Place this
on an old saucer in boiler to prevent
sticking. This allows rice or any
thing else desired cooked In soup
without danger Of splintered bone,
which seems to me will sink into meat
chopped at the butchers, and no mat
ter how carefully washed some will
get in, especially mutton.-Chicago
Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
The Retort Courteous.

Professor Bates was quizzing a stu
dent named Pond, who seemed to
know nothing Of the subject in hand.
"Are there no fish In this pond this
morningT' he exclaimed at length.
Eyes, professor" replied the student.
'but the Bates no good. "-Lippincott's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
Not Quite.

81 sleep with your letters under my
pillow" the modern lover wrote.
Then he yawned and muttered to
himself:
AT least I go to sleep over the let
ters. I suppose It's the same thing
New Orleans Times Democrat
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

The Boxers were silenced in their first
onset, and the administration forces have
them completely routed. The people, be-
damned policy is evidently relic Of the
past.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
a Proverb Paraphrased.

AT least you have fame to console
you in your adversely"
YES" answered the defeated states
man. as he turned to his magazine ar
ticle, sweet are the uses Of advertis-
Ing"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

The lawmakers, both national and state,
have convened again. Let US hope that
the people will not be forgotten in their
deliberations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
w. F. Bricker
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
NEW LIST 1909.

Beautiful Home South Bridge
street $500.
Six room modern style house
on Alderman street to sell on
easy payment plan about 5000
or $500 down; balance monthly. $
Price $1,000,
A fine home property one
clock from red silk mill, good
house and barn. Price $1,000
Farms For Sale-S0 acre farm
Orleans township, 80 miles
from Bedding, $500.
AZ Acre Farm, Orleans town
ship, good land, good buildings,
orchard, Big miles south east of
Bedding $1,000.
10 Acre Farm, township OF
Otisco, good buildings, all i'm
| proved, SPLENDID land and best
location, $500.
Five good houses in Bedding,
also $1,000 or more cash to ex-
/ chance for a tirst-class 80 acre
farm: must have good buildings
and urcn .rd also DE on main
road Within nve miles of Beld-
ing.
For all of above and many
other chances. see
BRICKER AT THE STORE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

Wants For Sale and
wv dl1lS Business Chances
NMMMMMMMAsEsssENsEsss -. 80,

For Sale--A new opportunity for
nice little home close in town on Ellis Ave.
have 6 acres of good land will sell on
easy payments, or exchange for other
property. One acre or more.
Off Nj. J. Demorest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

GRAND RAPIDS knows how" is now the
recognized slogan of the Furniture City
The slogan is true in more ways than one
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
The Willy Burglar.
c VIZ S"s
first Burglar-What's that?

First BurgIar-Whats that!
Second Burglar-That's my sample
case. Ye see, I've just become a
house-to-house canvasser.
First Burglar-What are We sellin'7
Second Burglar-Oil to keep doors
from squeakin' Great scheme. amt
t?-London Telegraph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

The wake Of the earthquake makes thu
whole world kin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

ZERO and chill make big coal bills.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

May nineteen-nine forever shine, a bea-
con light along iife's line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

For Sale-House and lot on south side.
3ld Inquire Of A j. McCauley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

Wood For Sale-Good dry oak $l.25
S1.5O ana $500 per cord. Phone 264-3.
26tf Mark Brown.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

For Sale-Six room house on Front
street, S24 cash down and So per month.
Inquire Banner office. 3lw2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
CockereIsaIe

have number Of cockerels for sale
Rhode Island Reds, Light Brahmas, Brown
Leghorn, Black Minorca, Cochin.
w. j. Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07

Have you seen those Shears
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-01-07
BELDINC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
the BANNER PUBLISHING CT
z. q. LAPHAM. EDITOR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly Cards OF Thanks. 25c to
bOc. Resolutions from DOC up.
Entered at the Postofice, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Malls as Sec
ond class Matter