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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
IN ENT COUNTY

Kent county will vote on the local
option proposition at the spring cleo
ton, more than the required number
of names to petitions having been
secured by the local option advocates
TO present TO the board of supervisors
at their regular session in January.
If the board finds no flaw in the
preliminary proceedings and the names
attached TO the petitions are genuine
its duty will be to submit the ques-
ton to the voters, which in all prob
ability will be done, because the COM
mittee have taken every precaution 10
advance step by step according to law.
Undoubtedly the battle will be hot
one for the liquor interests will fight
hard TO hold their intrenchm ents espe-
cially in Grand Rapids, the second
city in the state, but the optionists
are well equipped for effective work
and with the present sentiment thru
out the country at large as an inspira-
ton they expect victory.
Kent county, and Grand Rapids in
particular, could not do better thing
to advance its business interests, its
interests morally, socially and polite.
ally, than TO vote out the saloon and
discard the liquor traffic. Let Kent
county lock arms with Ionia county
on this proposition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

There is a smile on the face of Vern
Q. Divine, the popular proprietor OF
The Hub clothing store, this week that
won't come off. Not only has ne en-
joyed very large trade in clothing and
gents furnishings, over which fact he
is feeling good, but in the midst of il
all he was called up from his home by
phone Tuesday and informed OF the ar
rival OF a beautiful daughter, Christ
mas present of incalculable value. The
little one has already received name,
Marthe Maurine Divine. DIR. Hook
reports mother and babe doing well and
Papa Divine never feeling so well In
his life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

w. ID. Hall has sold the Sheldon
Ashley farm, Of which he has been the
owner for number of years, TO Chas.
Godfrey. Mr.. Godfrey was in the city
Wednesday and closed the deal and ex-
changed the cash for the papers, which
placed him in possession of the fine old
farm which Sheldon Ashley owned So
long before his death, and where he
labored in the pioneer days of Kent
county. The consideration was 81, 700.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Mid Carnations and Holly Miss Lucy
Reeves Becomes Mrs. Robert Abbott

Mid Carnations and Holly Miss Lucy
Reeves Becomes Mrs. Robert Abbott
A very beautiful but quiet little we'd
ding occurred at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fred l.. Reeves Wednesday
afternoon, when their daughter, Miss
Lucy Reeves, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Robert Abbott
The ceremony was pronounced by
Rev. Edrie Collins, pastor of the First
Congregational church, at 2 o'clock,
after which fine wedding dinner was
served, all the guests present being
seated at the tables, which bore decora-
tons in keeping with the Christmas
tide and the happy occasion.
A pleasing feature of the marriage
service was the parents of both bride
and groom, Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Reeves
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Abbott, stand
ing with the bride and groom as brides
maids and groomsmen. The house
was prettily decorated with carnations
and Christmas holly.
The bride is one of Belongs finest
girls and the groom is son OF Frank
Abbott, residing near Saranac, and one
of the popular young farmers OF that
district.
Gifts and congratulations are being
bestowed upon them by hosts of friends,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Faithful Old Horse

Clyde Cooper has faithful old fam
lily horse, "a years old, which has been
in the Cooper family for 20 years,
bought and used by John w. Cooper
as long ago as when he was selling
buggies on the road. Don and Harold
Cooper, aged and 8 respectively, ride
the old animal to school in the morn
ing, mile and half, and then check
him up and turn him loose, telling
him TO go home, and away he goes back
TO the barn, never missing making con-
nections on schedule time. The faith
full horse seems TO enjoy it as much as
the children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Preliminary Skirmish

The injunction case brought against
Clay Keeney to restrain him from us
ing his slaughter house will be heard
in the court at Ionia Monday, the 9th
inst. Sheldon and Warner for the
township of Otisco, the plaintiffs in
the case, will be opposed by Royal A.
Hawley, who is counsel for Mr.. Keeney
If the injunction is dissolved Mr.
Keeney can continue to do business al
the slaughter house until it is decided
at the end of law suit whether or not
he is maintaining a nuisance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Fnller of Green
vile were guests at M. A. Chapman's
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benedict left
Tuesday for their home in Albion,
n. y, after a weeks visit at w. /.
Benedict's. Miss Sarah Smith accom-
panied them.
Miss Ella Armour of Toledowent to
Lake Odessa, Monday, after visit at
the home of Mrs. Forest Fish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

THE Banner could use 800 to a
good advantage right now and if one
half of our subscribers would sit down
tonight and inclose dollar in a letter
to us, we would have the amount
inside of four days. That would be
easy for both of us, and source of
much happiness and contentment to
the sender as well as TO the receiver.
The Christmas and New Years holt
days are the special season for feeling
happy and of making others feel
happy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
VACATION EXTENDED.
Schools Wont Open Until January 10
Solver Vaccination Problem.

AT meeting of the board of educa.
ton and health officer of the city, an
action was taken to extend the Christ.
mas vacation to Monday, January TO-
and not call for an enforced vaccina
ton.
All pupils may re-enter our public
schools at that date whether vaccin
ated or not,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Masquerade Dance

A masquerade party will be given at
the Maccabee and Cleaner hall in Or
leans on Friday evening, Dec. 81, 'O9.
Bill $1.0O. Music by Winegar's orches-
ira. A cordial invitation is extended
TO all. 29w1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Mulberry Camp, M. w. of w.

The following officers have been
elected: V. c., w. III. Price; w. A.,
Hugh Evans; Banker, G.. A. Jensen;
Clerk, Fred Peck; Escort, Jas. III.
Green; Waterman, Wilbur w. West
Sentry, Otto Lehman; manager for
years, VIM. Russell; physicians, G. A
Stanton, +. w. Little, J. +. Pinkham.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

OLD Santa Claus will not have
"hard Shedding" the year TO get about
with his reindeer outfit and sleighload
of Christmas gifts. The sleighing has
not been so fine in many years at the
holiday season.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
O'Bry on's for Xmas candy.

TYPEW J. Late
Smith, Remington, Oliver, Under
wood, $25. On trial, 50. Catalog free.
Detroit 1ypr. Co., 354 Shelby ST.,
Detroit. 27-4w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Notice

l will be me my office in the Peoples
Savings Bank evenings TO COLLECT taxes.
w. l.. CusSer,
2Sw2 City Treasurer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Found-On the eve of Dec. 8, a
sandal rubber, by one Of the pursuers
of the Joiner-Wh Milford party. Owner
can have same by calling at Banner
office and, like Cinderella, proving if
the shoe will fit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Lost-A pair of eye glasses in an
A. b. Hull case, between my home
and Bedding, Tuesday. Finder leave
] at Banner office. Mrs. VIM. Beach.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
w ants Business Chances


Library book lost-Whoever has the
book "Cruise of the Dazzler," from the
Congregational Sunday-school library
is requested il 1t once, as the set must
be returned TO Lansing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Rent-Eight room house on
North side, has city water and electric
lights. Levi Tuttle, at City Farm
dairy. 28tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
Rams for Sale

Rooms to rent.-Inquire of 1. l..
Hubbell. 2-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Sale-Or exchange for a build
ing lot, one horse wagon, two buggies,
two single harnesses. Inquire of G..
w. Barlow. 27tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
BELDINC BANNER
ONE DOTJ,AR PER WEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING
z. q. LAPHAM, EDITOR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks, 25c to
Soc. Resolutions from SOC up.
Entered at the Postoffice, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec
ond class Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

25 high grade Ramboult rams, So to
IS during the next ten days. Also
Shropshire Rams SO and $12. Cit
liens phone 261, / |, 3 8; Bell, Orleans,
Z, 2 l, S. A. A. Palmer. 24tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Lost--Friday evening between 3D.
ward and Ellis schools, lady's gold
watch and chain. Reward if returned
to Hotel Bedding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

House for rent-Opposite Will Cases
grocery store. Also one room fur
,nished, all modern conVeniences. Mrs.
l.. l.. Holmes. 2Stf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Sale-Good second growth oak
wood at 1925 per cord delivered. l.. ID.
Carpenter. Phone 1861. 24tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

To Rent-Small furnished room with
use of parlor to young man of good
habits. Private home. Adde'S (C),
care Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Boy Wanted-To learn the printer
trade. Good bright lad. Inquire at
this office. IT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Sale-Seventy-fve fine chairs
from Woodman hall. Inquire of Chas.
Coon, Chas. Moore or Hugh Evans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

| For Sale-Good six room house on
North side. Well and cistern water,
good cellar. Inquire of w. S. Lam
bertson. 20tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Sale-One good as new cutter,
one buggy, one set of harness and one
string of sleigh bells. DR.. j. F..
Hook. 27-4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

For Sale-Good mixed wood for 81
the cord. M. j. Prall. Inquire of
Al. Wells. Phone 100. q
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23
My Property for Sale

l offer for sale my residence property
on Washington street, room house,
good barn, fine location.
No. LIFT Mark McNett.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-12-23

Second Cook, wanted at once at
Hotel Bedding. Good wages. Apply
at office.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
Industry for Northern Wisconsin.

Pea canning as an industry for
Northern Wisconsin is to be develop
ed as result of the educational cam
paign, and experiment work conduct
ed by the substation of the University
of Wisconsin agricultural experiment
station in Ashland county and the vi
cinity. For several years the univer-
sity agronomy department has urged
the growing of peas in the northern
counties.
A canning company has just bought
some 5000 acres of land in the cut
over timber district and will erect a
cannery at Marengo, Ashland county,
to put up the crop. AS rapidly as the
land is subdued the area devoted to
peas will be increased
Thus a new and profitable crop,
which experience has proved adapted
to the soils of the section where ex-
periments were made, will be intro
duced into Northern Wisconsin.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
MAP SHOWS HUGE GLACIER.
Largest in World, Outside of Arctic
Circle, on Map Made by "U."

Circle, on Map Made by "U.'
The largest glacier in the world,
outside the arctic and antarctic re-
gions, is shown on the big relief map
made by the department of geology at
the University of Wisconsin, as a re-
suit of an intensive study of maps,
photographs and descriptions of the
Malaspina glacier and the adjacent
region near Mount st. Elias and va
6utat bay, Alaska. The map is about
seven by four and two-thirds feet, and
includes some 1850 square miles of
Alaska and Canada.
Over two months was required for
making the clay model from which
the plaster-papier mache reproduc-
tons are cast. A quantity of hitherto
unpublished material was used, beside
the 625 different photographs and a
large number of maps and charts
made by the Canadian and United
States surveys and commissions, as
we'll as those resulting from expedi-
tons by the duke of the Abruzzi and
others. The Malaspina glacier Gov
ers 1900 square miles of the total
area of the mapped district.
This is the third model made by the
geology department recently, the two
previous relief maps having covered
the Baraboo range and the Lake SUI
,perior region.-W.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
STUDENT PASTORS ORGANIZE.
Arrange to Deliver Religious and Sec
uIar Addresses.


Six of the pastors appointed by the
several denominations and religious
organizations to minister to the spir-
itual welfare of the students at the
University of Wisconsin have just or
ganized the University Pastors asso-
citation. The Rev. r. H. Edwards,
Congregational university pastor, has
been elected chairman, and E. w.
Brakeman, Methodist university pastor,
secretary-treasurer. Mr.. Arthur Jor-
gensen, general secretary OF the uni
versity Y. M. G. A, is the vice chair
man. The other members are G. j.
Galpin, Baptist university pastor; the
Rev. M. c. Allison, Presbyterian uni
versity pastor, and Rev. r. H. Cold,
English Lutheran university pastor.
The association proposes to have it's
members give addresses before
churches and religious organizations
and conferences, as we'll as lectures
to mems and women's clubs, civic
leagues and similar societies. A pros
pectus of lectures and addresses has
Just been issued, containing a list of
the speakers available and the titles
of the addresses they will give upon
request These include fifteen men,
who will speak on specifically reli,
gious topics, and nineteen who will
give general addresses on various
subjects.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
|News of Great Northwest
SEEM WRONG ONLY IN PRINT
Stephenson Managers Philosophy as to
Things Common to Every
Political Campaign.

Madison, Wis. May g. - E. A. Ed
and manager of United States Sena-
tor Isaac Stephenson's primary cam
paign, was on the stand before the
senatorial Investigating committee
most of the time yesterday, the most
important developments brought out
being to the effect that ne spent a
little over $1,000 during the United
States senatorial contest in the legis-
lature between Jan. 26 and March f..
No statement of this expenditure has
been filed with the sec atary of state.
The witness said he had no knowl-
edge of any inducements being held
out to members of the legislature to
influence their votes in the senatorial
contest
"A most searching examination
brought out the admission that Sena-
tor Stephenson contributed $4,000 to
the Republican state central commit
tee.
In answer to another question the
witness said he thought there were
things done in every campaign
which are not wrong in themselves,
but which are misjudged and miscon-
strued by the public if printed in the
papers. However, he did not wish
to say that he had anything to con-
ceal in relation to Stephenson's cam
naien
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
THROW LINE FOR CHICKENS.
Wausau Woman Uses Tempting Bait
and Catches Fine CockereI

One Wausau woman has solved the
problem of how to keep a neighbor's
chickens out Of her garden, and the
method employed by her is said to
be the most effective yet brought into
use.
She claims recently she has been
troubled by chickens entering her lot
and doing their utmost to uproot
everything in sight. She tried shoo-
ing them, but this only gave tempo
rary relief. Then she attached a
small fishhook to stout string and
placed it in the yard baited with a
tempting morsel. When this had been
done she went into the house and sat
by the window to await developments.
She had scarcely seated herself when
a fine young cockerel swallowed the
bait, hook and about three inches of
the line. The woman soon had her
"catch" dressed and the family had
chicken for dinner.
The neighbor was at the court
house early the next morning to see
about having the woman arrested, but
she changed her mind when she con-
suited an attorney. The chickens are
now kept shut up.-W.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
Effective Hint.

Many amusing stories have been
told of the famous pianist, Prof. Lee
schetizky's way of dealing with pupils
who did not please him, and the fol
lowing is one of the most character
istic A certain player who was study
ing under him had such a vigorous
style, and thumped the piano so hard,
that the professor lost all patience.
After repeated reproofs, which failed
to be effectual, Leschetizky rang the
bell. To the servant who answered
it he said, with a dangerous quiet
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
LABOR WORKERS TO MEET.
State Convention Will Be Held at Eau
Claire on July 81.

State Convention Will Be Held at sEau
Claire on July Fl.
The officers Of the Trades and La
Dor council and also the officers and
heads of all the labor organizations in
Eau Claire are making preparations
for the State Federation Of Labor con-
vention, which convenes in Eau Claire
on July 81. Nearly 1000 visitors are
expected.
While walking along the right OF
way of the 500 railroad near Canton,
Miss Hilda Moin was struck on the
head and seriously injured by a fence
post thrown from a passing way
freight.
At a meeting of the Wisconsin
Alumni association of Eau Claire the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, M. S. Frawley, principal of the
high school, vice president, Mrs. De,
witt S. Clark; secretary, Miss Pelton;
treasurer, Thomas Slagsvol.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
All the State
COURT PUZZLES soLoNs.
Plan to Abolish Hurley Court Seems
Likely to Fail.

Plan to Abolish Hurley Court Seems
Likely to Fail.
What is to be done with the munich
pal court at Hurley is still problem
in the minds of the members OF the
senate judiciary committee. Early IN
the session, to save the governor the
trouble of submitting evidence to the
Legislature. it was decided to intro
duce a. bill to abolish the court alto
gether.
But even this plan has its draw
backs. After giving Sheriff McGee-
han, who is making a fight for a
cleaner city, a hearing, Judge Grin
Thomas, against whom the shafts OF
legislative action are leveled, was
given an opportunity to be heard, ana
it soon developed that court in that
city was necessary.
Senator Sanborn has asked the at
tornev general for an opinion regard
ing the passage of law to allow the
governor to remove municipal judges,
inst as district attorneys are deposed.
II was thought this would put the
Judges on good behavior, but it has
been discovered that the constitution
expressly says that judges shall be
impeached.
No opinion has yet been made, but
it is probable that the governors re-
movA route will not be favored
There is some talk that the governor
may still send to the legislature the
evidence in the case, in which Thorn
as was charged with renting his
buildings for disorderly purposes and
acquitted, and allow the house to pre-.
fer charges if it SO desires.
Senator Sanborn, chairman OF the
senate judiciary committee, is puzzled
over the problem and it's possible SO
luton, to say the least.-W.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
BANK TELLER IS
PLACED IN Tolls
Ellis W. Niles of Minneapolis
First National Suspected of
Embedding Funds.
ALLEGED SHORTAGE IS $37,S76

Minneapolis, May 4.-Women, love
d horses and a mania to play the
stock market, combined, are said to
have brought about the downfall of
Ellis W. Niles, thirty-two years old,
receiving teller in the First National
bank, who is being detained on the
charge of embezzling $37,876 of the
funds of the bank.
Caught as he was entering the bank
riday forenoon, it is said, he made a
desperate effort to draw a revolver,
presumably, it is thought, with the in
.ention of blowing out his brains, but
he was overpowered.
Suspect Closely Guarded.
Since that time he has been kept
Jnder guard in the home of Detective
Colwell, and, it is said, has made
complete confession of the whole af-
fair. Further, he is now said to be
making every effort to refund the
money he is charged with having
taken. Up to date, it is claimed, he
has returned in the neighborhood of
$4,000 to the bank officials
His brother, a wealthy resident Of
Toronto, Can, is in Minneapolis to
aid him, and, incidentally, it is said,
intends to make up the alleged short
age if the bank officials will allow
this to be done and drop prosecution.
Niles has been in the employ OF the
First National bank for five years,
coming from Canada He started on
a salary of $1,000 year, and when he
was made receiving teller his salary
was increased to- $1,000.
Watched for Two Months.
Two months work on the part of
Detective Colwell led to the arrest.
Early in March Colwell was informed
that Niles was suspected, but it was
not until last Thursday that the de-
tective secured what he considered
necessary evidence. Then came a
sensational scene in the lobby of the
bank Friday morning when Niles ap-
parently tried to kill himself. Since
then he has been carefully guarded,
it is said, at Mr.. Colwelrs home. Col
wells house is inaccessible by door
or phone.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
PASSENGERS ARE HURT.

Great Northern Train Is Wrecked
Two Miles East of DeIano.
Delano, Mimi, May 6.-Minor cuts
and bruises were suffered by dozen
or more persons as the result of the
wrecking late last night of the Great
Northern flyer two miles east of here.
Train No. west-bound, crashed into
a light freight engine and a freight
train which were stalled. The pas
senger coaches were thrown down the
embankment. Conductor Hale had
his collarbone broken.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
COLLEGE Cannot Exist.

Luther college, one Of the largest
Danish educational institutions in
Southern Wisconsin, will be discon-
tinued and the buildings sold. This
action was necessary on account of
strained financial conditions. The col
lege was established several years
ago. The property is valued at $780,
900.
ness: Bring some bandages imme-
diately, please; we require them for
the piano" After that the pupil played
less noisily.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
HANG PROFESSOR IN EFFlGY.
Students of Lawrence University La
bel Vice President abdul HamiG"

Appleton, Wis, May 6.-Charles w,
Treat, vice president of Lawrence col
lege and instructor in physics, was last
night hanged in effigy on a trolley
wire on the city's main thoroughfare
in front of the college campus. The
effigy was labeled abdul Hamid
Treat"
Vice President Treat has expelled
four of the most popular fraternity
men in the college during two weeks
in which President Plantz has been
out of the city. Two of those expell-
ed are members of the Glee club, and
the entire thirty-six members of this
organization now threaten to leave
the college,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-05-06
HUNT PUBLIC MONEY LEAK.

Superior, Wis, May ga Business
Mems association was formed yester-
day for the purpose of Investigating
the expenditures of public funds in
the city, county and towns of the
county. The investigation will cover
a period including the past two years.
Illegal expenditures of money by
the road and bridges committee of
the county board and in the town of
Gordon are alleged