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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Now THAT the postmastership is
settled and the new incumbent has
taken charge of the office, movement
should at once be made by our citizens
TO land the new postoffice building, for
which Congressman Diekema asked an
appropriation from Congress several
months ago, for certainly the growth
of the city and the extensive business
done at the postofiice merits more COM
modious quarters and better facilities
for handling the crowds and delivering
the mail. The congestion there, espe-
cially after the arrival OF the evening
mail, is fierce and some provision should
be made at once to relieve it by secur-
ing more commodious quarters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

In AN open letter TO his constituency
in the second district, after his with
drawal as candidate for the house of
representatives, among other things
Congressman Townsend says: "For
some time | have cherished an ambi-
ton to represent Michigan in the United
States Senate. That ambition has been
encouraged by til usands of men
throughout the state and it has seemed
TO me that our people desire more than
passive representation in the upper
branch of Congress. The present is one
of new and progressive ideals. The
great questions involved in modern in
dustrial and commercial life, both for
eign and domestic, must be met and
solved and no representative has any
right either TO turn his responsibilities
over TO another, or while ''standing
pato close his eyes to the correct solu-
ton which only the present can supply.
l have never claimed superior ability,
but trust the record will disclose that
/ have been industrious and that have
not been afraid to follow my convictions
of duty wherever the path has led. /
hope / have convinced you that | have
tried to meet responsibility fearlessly
and with whatever intelligence | pos
sessed."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
HIS HEART BROKEN
TRAGIC ROMANCE AS RELATED
BY REPTILE DEALER.
kingsnake Had Seen His Affinity
Though Only In imagination, and
with Her Disappearance Went
Desire for Life.

Dead" said the red-eyed reptile
dealer as he mournfully regarded the
lifeless body Of kingsnake. He died
OF broken heart And yet there are
those who will tell you that snakes are
cold-blooded creatures. devoid OF ro-
nance, incapable of any lasting love"
Died Of broken hearth" questioned
the customer with surprise. why.
that was the snake that wouldn't eat.
wasn't it? | thought you said he was
starving to death?"
II see you remember" said the deal
er, with sad smile "Yes. that was
Ferdinand, the snake who wouldn't
eat. And would that had never tried
to make him eat! Far better a thou
sand times starvation than death from
an unrequited love.
Twas this way He finally grew SO
weak from lack of nourishment that.
in order to save his life, heroic meas
ures were necessary. Food In itself
would not suffice. He needed stimu-
liant. ] soaked his meat In whisky and
forced It down his throat.
"Oh. the curse of strong drink! Un.
used TO alcohol, the stun went to his
head He became drunk. He saw
snakes.
Being a snake himself. these ina
ginary reptiles did not affect Ferdie AZ
they would have you or me. He mere
ly acted bored. as though he were in
hn mid - hat ~
ticularly interest him.
But suddenly out of the writing
mass squirmed the most beautiful
young lady snake imaginable. She was
an exquisite Alice blue with pale pink
lozenges and a straight front color Of
old ivory.
1T was all off with Ferdie the min
ute he set eyes on her. Head erect.
tongue a-quiver, he gracefully glided
toward her.
'H-h-hhh!' he Kissed fervently
'H-h-hhhi she answered family.
her pale pink lozenges blushing deep
crimson with maidenly embarrass-
ment. 1t was love at first sight
For the next three hours Ferdie
was In snake heaven. But then the
effects OF the alcohol began to wear
| off and his loved one became fainter
He thought that she was firing OF him,
and he redoubled his ardent appeals
More and more indistinct became
his fair charmer, His grief sobered
him. Finally she faded entirely away
nd-and-Ferdinand died o. broken
heart"
But how do you known" demanded
the customer sceptically. IF 1t wa
only the snakes Authorization"
Il saw 1t all with my own eyes," the
dealer gravely assured him. Twas
some of my whisky gave him."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

THOSE who want TO see greater econ
omy in state expenditures think that
the election of MrKelly means con-
tinued extravaganza. That state eX-
penses have increased out of all proper
ton TO the necessities of government,
most of our readers will agree. Mr..
Osborn is the only man now before the
people who is speaking out decidedly
on this question. His campaign is
making rapid Roadway in nearly every
county. Everywhere he speaks he is
given an ovation.-Gratiot County Her
aid.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
Mclean Greenway

A very pleasant home wedding took
place last evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. b. Greenway, los South
Clay street, when their youngest daugh-
ter, Miss Nellie, was married TO Arthur
Mclean of Bedding, Rev. +. A. Lankin
performing the ceremony, using the
ring service. Only the immediate rel
auves of the couple were present.
The happy couple left last night on
the sos Pere Marquette train for short
honeymoon trip and they will be at
home TO their friends after May at
Bedding, where they will make their
future home.-Greenville Call.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
FOLLOWED QUARRY TO DEATH
Partridge Selected for Its
Prey.

Some men working In the fields
west of Moscow village the other day
saw a hawk start a partridge In a
wheat field and attempt to cacth It.
The partridge was too speedy Of wing.
though, and for a short distance II
flew straight for the village, after
attempting to elude its pursuer, think
ing, perhaps, that in the habitation of
man there was protection from its
nerciless foe.
The two birds flew down Main
street In front of the stores and peo-
pie on the street, but the hawk was
so engrossed In the pursuit of its
prey that the presence of men did not
brighten II off. The partridge few
about the buildings on Main street and
then to the residence section.
IL was rapidly firing from its long
flight, and as the hawk, which was
stronger of wing. seemed about to
clutch 1t In its talons the partridge
attempted to fly in the window of A.
j. Whites residence, but the window
was closed and the bird struck the
glass with force enough to break its
neck and shatter the pane In many
pieces.
The crashing glass frightened the
hawk and II quickly flew of, evinc-
Ing a desire. however, to take the
dead body OF the partridge with it
Mount Morris Correspondence Roches-
ter Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
Lost His Barn

A fire Wednesday afternoon on the
north side destroyed barn and chicken
coop belonging to j. G.. Zerba. Con-
siderable excitement was caused on the
street during the progress of the fire by
a report that the shoe factory was on
fire, as the barn was almost directly
north of the shoe factory and made ii
appear as though the fire was located
there. The fire was caused by his little
grandchildren playing with matches
in the barn, and had gained such head
way before the company could get there
that il was impossible to save it. The
barn and contents were total loss and
Mr.. Zerba's house came near suffering
the same fate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

We are much gratified at the way 50
many friends and subscribers are tax
ing interest in the girls who are win
ming prizes. Many are coming in every
day or sending their subscriptions by
mail and voting for their favorites and
half the votes some of the girls have re-
ceived so far have come i'm this way.
This is certainly complimentary TO the
girls and should encourage them u
greater effort
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

PERRY f. Powers of Cadillac gives
this version of the reason why Wexford
county went wet. He says: "Our de-
feat in Wexford county was not due TO
any change in public sentiment. AS a
matter of fact, public sentiment is now
more strongly in favor of local option,
both in the city and county, than il
was two years ago, as an analysis of
the vote shows. Weshowed gains both
in the city and county, but we were
beaten by the votes of some 900 men,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Arrangements have been made by
the Spirtualists to hold meeting in
the G. A. II. hall, Sunday afternoon at
300 O'Clock. Mrs. Amanda Coffman
of Grand Rapids, inspirational speaker
and medium, will deliver the lecture.
The public are invited.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
Notice

Notice is hereby given TO any and all
persons who are, or intend TO be, en-
gagged in laying sewer pipe for the pur-
pose of making connection with the
city water main, must have their work
inspected by the superintendent of the
water works or his agent before cover
ing up the same, that the board of
water commissioner may know that
the work conforms To the water board.
By order of the Board of Water Com
Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

All automobile owners and drivers
are hereby warned not 10 drive their
autos beyond the speed limit through
the streets of the city, at a speed not
greater than ten miles an hour on the
main streets and fifteen miles an hour
on other streets.
Geo. M. Blett, City Marshal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

MAIN street will never be paved UNI
Til the city council begins TO take action
toward that end and the work will not
be accomplished unless that body keeps
right after it when the start is made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

who first made their appearance in
Cadillac few weeks ago and who are
not there now. We believe these men
were imported for election purposes and
we are going TO investigate the matter
thoroughly"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Wanted-Lathe, milling machine
and drill press men, assemblers, rough
stuff and varnish rubbers and painters.
Good wages and steady work. Apply
Immediately.
REQ MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
42w6 Lansing, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-A nice little room house
and lots on north side, also nice lot
near Hudson's store. o. j. Barker.
43w3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-40 acres good land IA miles
northeast of Bedding, six-room house,
good water, lots of small fruit; would
take cheap house in Bedding as part
payment. Inquire of U. LaDow, II.
+. ID. 10. 45w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
Eggs for Setting

Call at 225 Handbook Ave. and see
an up-to-date chicken house and thor
ough-bred chickens; good layers.
45w4 l.. Ii. Lake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

All people owing Mrs. ID. +. Moon
will please call at residence, Cor. Ma
sonic and Leroy streets in Luther addi-
ton. 45tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale fifteen inch cone pulleys
and two small wooden pulleys. Inquire
at Banner office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Wanted-A good competent seam
stress at the dressmaking parlors over
Lloyds dry goods store. Apply at once.
Mrs. +. Washington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Anybody wishing TO buy corn fodder
or hay call on N. p. Warner, phone
265-ll-1s, Bedding. Aft
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

I,Ost-Saturday, March 20, gold
cuff button with name "Earl" engraved
on same. Finder please leave at this
office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale--40 acres good land II miles
northeast 81 Belding, q room house,
good water, lots OF small fruit; would
take cheap house and lot i'm Belding as
part payment. Inquire of V. LoDow,
II. II. 10. 41w4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14
BELD|NC BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Belding,
(Ionia County, Mich, by
THE BANNER PUBLISHING
e. q. LAPHAM. EoiroR

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly. Cards of Thanks. DOC to
Soc Resolutions from SOC up.
CEntered at the Postoffice, Bedding, Michigan
for transmission through the Mails as Sec
ond class Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Lost-A driving glove, black, long
wristed, for left hand. Finder please
leave at Banner office or Pierce Jenkins,
II. +. ID. Is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Lost-Cameo pm, on Sunday even
ing. Suitable reward for return. Find
er notify Geo. II. Engemann or phone
249
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Or exchange for build
ing lot, one horse wagon, two buggies,
two single harnesses. Inquire of G..
w. Barlow. 27tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

w ants Business Chances
For Sale.

One first-class buggy, one bedroom
suite, one iron bedstead, mattress and
springs, almost new; one upholstered
couch; one new gas heater.
45w2 Mrs. j. w. Wells.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Wanted-Reliable, energetic man TO
sell lubricating oils, greases and paints
in Ionia and adjacent counties.
Stetson Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
44w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-The "Pioneer" cottage at
Long Lake, with good boat, at very
reasonable figure for cash.
Mrs. Clara Stanton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Good nine room house, two
bedrooms below; barn, water, cistern
and lights; good location; easy terms.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Typewriter at bargain.
Will III. Fish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Fancy Buff Leghorn and
Black Orphington eggs, from strictly
full-blooded fowls. Enquire at +. Il.
Hudson's grocery for l.. B. Lake. 41tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Wanted-Work, all kinds OF house
cleaning, lifting carpets, washing,
scrubbing, ETC., 10c an hour. Mrs. Ems
ma Fig, 30S Vincent St., Belding.
43w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

Lost-A coral pin. Finder please re-
turn TO Mrs. M. A. Chapman and receive
reward.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Fine Early Rose and Early
Puritan seed potatoes. Inquire of Aug
ust Belser, at Kiddville. 43w2
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Good wood for $3.50 and
$l.75 per cord delivered. M. j. Prall.
Phone AL Wells, No. 100. Att
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-04-14

For Sale-Nearly new two-seated
canopy top surrey, automobile back
seats. Inquire w. l.. Cusser. Aft
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Anew Departure in Home Building

There is always something new
in interior house decoration and we
believe that the city of Medicine
Lodge may truly boast of being in
advance of all small towns in this
respect. One of the most recent
examples of extraordinary art along
this line is the interior work in Mrs.
D. S. Jones's dining room on Kansas
Avenue west just completed by
]. H. Minick, than whom there is no
more skilled workmen anywhere.
The lower walls are decorated in
an oil. tint Aerochrome and the up
per walls, separated by an elabor-
ate plate rail, are in rich autumn
leaves as true to nature as though
one were actually among the fall
en- leaves. Overhead is the beam
ceiling effect which has recently
become very popular among design
ers,, and tine room throughout pre-
sents an appearance of perfec-
tion that justi6es a feeling of
pride on the part of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones, as we'll as Mr.. Minick
who executed it. The other rooms
of this elegant home have also
undergone new decorations and
the outside has been repainted,
which makes it one of the prettiest
and best in the city.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
A Shower

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Monley did the handsome
thing in the way of a Shower"
last Friday evening. There was
beating of tom toms and the tin
can brigade was not slow. After
the out. door Introductory, the self
invited guests were ushered in and
spent a short time in congratula-
tions, exchange of compliments and
informal merriment and depart
ed conscious that they had hand.
somely greeted the bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monley were the
recipients of a nice variety of
household necessities and orna.
ments which were received in the
same friendly and congenial spirit
in which they were given.
DR.. Coleman generated the
"army" and is conceded to have
been the life of the party.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Candidate for Commissioner

1t is stated by republicans who
are in close touch with things
political, that Frank Stone of the
east side of this township will ask
for the republican nomination
for commissioner of the first dis
trict. If this is correct, it proba-
bly, means that Commissioner
Wadsworth will not stand for a
third term.
No democrat has yet signihed
willingness to offer himself for
this honor, and as the district has
a normal republican majority of
275, it is not certain that there
will be a Democratic candidate.
The time for filing petitions is
rapidly drawing to a close. One
week from tomorrow, June 23rd,
is the last day on which nominal
ing petitions can be filed.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Oh You Red Hog!

G. M. Martin, attorney for A. J..
Hargis in the famous Lake Hargis
red hog case of Lake City, was
notified in Mondays mail that the
supreme court had upheld his
view of the case and reversed the
district court.
1t is almost like going into
ancient history to state the facts
in the controversy but, briefly
stated, Riley Lake and Andy Har-
gis claimed the same hog and tried
it out in both the Justice and dis.
trict court and Mr.. Lake won both
times. Hargis paid the costs in
the case but refused to re imburse
Lake for attorneys fees and loss
of time occasioned by the suit,
whereupon Lake sued Hargis for
SI25 to cover these items. Judg-
ment was rendered against Hafgis
in district court and an appeal
was taken to the supreme court.
The decision of that court is that
attorneys fees can not be recover
ed In a replevin action.
1t is stated that the end is not
yet. Another trial is probable.
Seward |. Field is Mr.. Lakes at
tOrney.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Won Both Games

The Medicine Lodge base ball
team returned home from the
Hardtner tournament with colors
flying and covered with a halo of
glory. They defeated Alva on
Wednesday in score of 5 to 2, and
Kiowa on Thursday in a score of
g to o. The battery on Wednes.
day was Fair and Davis, and on
Thursday Davis and Echard. The
boys got right into the game from
the beginning and played ball all
the time. They fully redeemed
themselves from the mistakes made
in former games of the season
when they went down to defeat
through sheer carelessness and now
that they have turned over a new
leaf and started In the right direc-
tion we anticipate repeated victor
les. We have always contended
that if the Medicine Lodge boys
combine brain work with their
skill and strength they can deliver
the goods, and last weeks games
clearly establish our contention.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
A One O'clock Luncheon

The home of Mrs. T. L. LindIey
on Walnut street was the scene of
an elaborate three. course Lunch.
con party last Wednesday after
noon, given by Mrs. Lindley, Mrs.
Major, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Wads-
worth.
The place cards were hand-paint.
ed violets in Lavender. The indi-
vidual favors were purple sweet
peas and the table decorations were
purple pansies.
A guessing contest was conduct
ed between courses in which Miss
Mary Best was victorious. Her
reward was a beautiful hand.
painted China cup and saucer.
The Menu:
Fruit with Mayonnaise Waters
Creamed Chicken in Timbals
New Potatoes and Peas Coffee
Hot Biscuits and Butter
Olives Pickles
Brick Ice Cream Cake
Vocal music was furnished bv
Mesdames H. w. Skinner, w. R.
Forsyth and G.W.Shaw. Mrs. Sam
uel Griffin favored the party with
an excellent piano solo and Miss
Carrie Smith recited very enter
tainingly.
Fifty.two guests were present
and all united in pronouncing it
one of the most enjoyable social
functions ever given in the citv.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15

1t was contended by the asses
sors and boards of review in the
townships of Hazelton and Medi-
cine Lodge that their values were
not too high but the others were
too low, and when one looks at it
from the view point of actual sales,
they are correct. But the Board of
Equalization endeavored to find
a balancing point between the two
extremes and raised the very low
valuations and reduced the high
ones.
In the city of Kiowa the real es,
tate valuations were raised 20 per
cent, which makes the aggregate
value of real estate in that city
$5SI,376 instead of $484,48o as re-
turned by the assessor. The per-
sonal valuation was not materially
altered: AS equalized, the val
uations of the cities of Kiowa
and Medicine Lodge are very
nearly equal. Before equalization
Medicine Lodge was S85,575 high
er than Kiowa.
The valuations of the principal
merchants in the different towns in
the county are as follows:
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
A Complete Vindication

The Barber county friends of
Judge T. L. O'Bryan of Wood
ward, Oklahoma, are glad to
learn of his complete vindication
from the charge of improper con.
duct in the Office of probate Judge
of Woodward county. AS previous.
ly. stated in these columns, Judge
O'Bryan and the county attorney
were indicted by the grand jury of
Woodward county and a judg-
ment of custer was issued by the
district court. Judge O'Bryan
appealed to the supreme court and
there they were both vindicated.
Their accusers didn't even have
the courage to follow up the case
and face the supreme court.
1t turned out that it was po.
litical conspiracy intended entirely
for the purpose of removing demo-
cratic officials to give places to re-
publican henchmen. We are glad
that justice prevailed at last al
though it is a shame and blot on
Woodward county that these men
were compelled to spend so much
money and go away from home
to obtain justice.
Judge O'Bryan's old Medicine
Lodge friends send him congratu-
1ations.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
County Commencement

The Eighth Grade Graduating
exercises of the common schools
of Barber county will be held in
the opera house in Medicine Lodge
next Monday evening, June 2oth,
beginning at $3.50.
The program:
Male Quartette ............ .....'..'.- oelec'eu
Messrs knight, Wright Terry. Percy
Knight. Harry Terry
Reading-Bobbie Shafto. Marion Richardson
Piano solo-Selected ............ Alice Rudolph
CHORAL SOCIETY
Mesdames-GrifHn, Major, Skinner. A. D,
Shaw, G. w. Shaw, Forsyth,
Rackley, :wadsworth, Best and
Yewell.
BIisses-Powers, Steele, Martin. Holmes, Best.
Messrs Crane, Kidd, Rackley, Davis, Harry
Terry, Wright Terry, Percy Knight.
Frank Knight, Lindley, Best, Major.
Male Quartette. .................... .Selecteu
Reading-selectcd ......... ...... Alice Martin
Class Address aud Presentation of Diplomas.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Died of Septic Poisoning

Mrs. George Schuler died at her
home in north Sharon township
on Wednesday, June 9Th, of septic
poisoning, after a short illness.
The funeral was held on Friday
and the remains laid to rest in the
Nashville cemetery.
The deceased is survived by a
husband and twelve children.
She was forty-two years of age
and lived in the county nearly
thirty years.
The friends of the husband and
orphaned children extend deepest
sympathy to them in the loss they
have sustained.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-15
Billerman-Ricks

Probate Judge Garrison issued
marriage license on Monday, June
18th, to Harry H. Billerman and
Edna ]. Kicks, both of Kiowa.
The marriage will take place this
evening.
This IS one of Kiowa's most
popular young couples and the
wedding will be a gala social
affair.