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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
Only Sixteen and Wanted to
Get Married
GOT LICENSE TO WED
Other Difficulties Intervene and he
was Arrested-Sent to House OF
Correction for to IS Years

Eugene Smith, whose home is In
this city, but who has been running
q bakery business in Greenville, broght
lot of trouble on himself in the past
few days and his experiences should
be warning example 10 other young
men to make up their minds 10 cut
out foolishness and crooked ways and
do right.
Eugene evidently got light headed
on the subject Of getting married, per-
haps thinking that there was only one
girl In the world, not considering the
fact that there will be thousands OF
them for years 10 come. He is only
q little past sixteen, but in getting q
license signed an affidavit that he was
IS.
A day or two before he was ar
rested for getting couple cans of lard,
for use in his bakery, on false pre-
lenses, but this difficulty was settled
up by his mother and he was released.
A few days previous he purchased
fine suit of clothes of Greenville
dealer ''on tick" but not playing
square with the dealer the clothees
were taken away from him. Eugene
couldn't get married without new
suit, however, and the very night he
gave up the other apparel, he slipped
into Abe FTiedman's store here and
got another expensive one on approval,
agreeing TO pay for it in the morning.
Young Smith did not show up as he
agreed TO do, and Friedman, learning
of his other escapades, swore oft a
warrant before Justice Lapham for his
arrest In the meantime Smith didn't
have money enough TO pay his bill
at Hotel Belding and borrowed q five,
saying he was closing = business deal
deal in the hotel and lacked that
amount, agreeing 10 pay it back as
soon as he could go home. He didn't
make good. While the officers were
looking for him, he and his intended
sat cooling in the Hotel Bricker parlors.
Finally he ventured out about six
o'clock and officer Bush put the heavy
hand of the law on him. The man
of whom he borrowed the IS hap
pened along just at that moment and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
Old Fashioned Sunday School Social

Old Fashioned Sunday School Social
An old fashioned Sunday School
social has been planned for by the
committee of the Congregational Sun
day School TO be held in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter X. Menkee on
Tuesday evening, Feb. lst.
Mr.. and Mrs Menkee have kindly
opened their house for the purpose, and
1t is anticipated that very large gather
ing will be present as each scholar,
officer and teacher, has been granted the
privilege of inviting one friend. Games
of the old sort such as "Ring around
Rosy "The needles eye that doth
supply, the thread that runs 70 truly"
"King William was King James son."
"Spat EN- out, " "Roll the platter" and
"Happy is the miller that lives by the
MILL" will be special features of the
occasion. Refreshments will be served
and general good time is anticipated,
which is being looked forward To by the
young people and old folks also with
much pleasure. The Sunday School is
taking on new life and the social feature
is a stepping stone TO Rally day which
will occur later. A social fee of ten
cents will be charged.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27

Glenn Sizby, of Detroit, was guest
of Belding friends over Sunday.
The Ionia county farmers institute
will be held i'm the Armory at Ionia
February, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, under
directions of A. l.. Benedict of Orleans,
the president A fine program is
arranged for every session, every farmer
should attend the meetings.
Richard A. Longstreet, of Eureka,
who was in the city last week, predicts
an even steady winter, he says he has a
sign that never fails rs a winter in
dicator, and il is this, when ever he kills
hogs he notices the melts, if they are
long and even il is sign of an even
steady winter, if they are thick and
bunchy at the end toward the animals
head with an even tapering off, the fore
purt of the winter will be hard one,
IL the melt is thick and bunchy at the
end toward the tail the latter part of
the winter will be rough, il the middle
OF the melt is bunchy and tapering both
ways look out for an old snorter all the
time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
GRIDLEY CLUB
All Arrangements are Completed
for the Big Banquet


for the Big Banquet
Everything is ready for the eleventh
annual banquet of the Gridley Repub-
lican Club Of Ionia county, to be held
at the State armory in Ionia, Friday
evening, January %. The presence of
Gov. Curtis Guild, Jr., of Massachus-
etts; Congressman Charles +. Pickett,
of Iowa, and Congressman Diekema,
OF Michigan, who will act as toast
master, assures the best program in
the history of the club. The four
candidates for governor-Osborn, Mont
gomery, Musselman and Kelley, will
be there, and Harold Jarvis, of DE
troit, a noted tenor, will sing three
numbers, "My Own United States, 4"
"The Stein Song" and "My Ain Folk. 4"
Prof. Eugene Smiths orchestra will
play during the banquet.
Arrangements have been made TO
serve the banquet about $50 o'clock,
which will give the guests ample time
To hear the speaking and get home at
seasonable hour. A special train
will return to Belding after the ban
quet Take the regular train To Ionia,
leaving here at 4:40 p. m.
There should be large number
going from this vicinity to enjoy the
feast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27

Estimates made by the official of the
yost office department indicate that
approximately 300.000.000 one-cent
pieces annually are taken by the rural
letter carriers from letter boxes for the
payment of postage on mail matter
deposited.
Complaints against the practice have
become so wide spread that tn e post
office department issued instruction to
all post masters at rural delivery offices
that after the 18th the practice would be
Discounted. The department il is expla-
ined has been forced to adopt this meas
ure on account of the delays in the col
lection and delivery of mail
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
MRS. ALVIRA WALLACE
Another Old Resident Passed Away
Last Thursday

Mrs. Alvira Wallace, widow of the
late Nathaniel Wallace, died Thurs
day, January 20, at the age of "A
years. She had been afflicted with
rheumatism for many years, being a
great sufferer AT times, but always
bore her burden in a patient, cheerful
Christian spirit.
Mrs. Wallace was born March l6.
1886, in the vicinity of Montreal,
Canada. On July A, 1853, she was
married TO Nathaniel Wallace with
whom she lived until his death No
vember 5, 1901.
In 1856 they moved TO Ashley, Mich,
where for 32 years the busy life on
the farm held sway. Later they came
TO Cook Corners, where Mr.. Wallace
was postmaster for a couple of years,
moving from there to Belding.
For more than twenty years, Mrs.
Wallace lived at her late residence,
and though sorely afflicted yet by her
patience and sunny disposition was a
means of grace and helpfulness TO the
many who frequently called upon her.
She will be missed by large circle
of friends.
The funeral service was held Sunday
afternoon in the First Baptist church.
Her beloved pastor Rev. r. b. Irving
officiated and read the 90th Psalms,
taking his text from the 18th verse,
$50 teach US To number our days that
we may apply our hearts unto wis
DOM" Her favorite hymns were sung
by the choir.
Mr.. Irving gave very fine dis
course from the text, dwelling upon
the thought of Immortality, of the
large meaning of mum bering our days
in the way of righteous living, of the
heroes and heroines the Christian life
develops, and the beautiful life beyond
when death overtakes us.
The remains were taken TO the
Ashley cemetery for interment. She
leaves an own sister, Mrs. Amelia
Hess, of Buffalo, y. y, and two
half sisters, Mrs. Emma Benjamin
and Mrs. Hannah Richards, OF Rag
inaw county, the two latter Icing
PRESENT. at the funeral. Mrs. Grin
Purdy is niece. Mr. and Mrs. John
York, of Orleans, and George PurGy
and wife, of Greenville, were also in
attendance
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
Highly Profitable Investment.

We direct special attention to the ad-
vertisement of the Demotcar Company
elsewhere in this issue, offering auto
mobile factory shares (par value slO) at
IS up TO Feb /. The wonderful growth
of the automobile industry is a guaranty
of the handsome profits afforded share
holders therein. Mr.. Louis +. Newman,
5ll Moff'at Building, Detroit, will be
pleased TO give any futher information
desired.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27

Mrs Bert Rowley was an Ionir visit
or Monday
Great Commander, Geo 5. Lovelace
of the X. 0. T. NJ. NJ. will pay an offic-
ial visit to the Maccabees OF Ionia
County, Thursday evening February 3,
at Ionia, to which every Sir Knight in
the county is invited. Wabasis Tent
will entertain in its new hall, a fine
time is assured. 1t is hoped large
number from Belding and vicinity will
attend.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George Newington of
Lowell were over Sunday guests of Mrs.
Newington's parents.
Robert +. Joiner and wife of Howell,
were guests of their relatives in the city
over Sunday, this is their first visit
since their marriage at her mothers Mrs
Addie Whitford, six weeks ago, and
their many friends were pleased TO
meet them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
At the Congregational Church

At the Congregational church Sun
day morning there will 5e important
special services and business i'm con-
nection with it and a general invita-
ton is extended To all.
The music and choir will be under
direction of Mrs. Fred f. Ireland, who
has returned from the east Mrs. j.
III. Armstrong will sing solo,
Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at IL: 40 a. m. Song, praise and
evangelistic service in the evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
A Nj Z s + NJ r N rs

The Dunbar Company, Male Quartet
and Bell Ringers are past promoting. "
Their history is their strongest endorse
ment They have given nearly two
thousand concerts on tours carrying
them more than three hundred thous-
and miles, far enough to encircle the
globe twelve times, to every part of the
Union, Canada, Great Britain and the
continent, and everywhere great u
diences have been charmed with their
programs. At NJ. +. Church Wednes-
day night, Feb. 2nd. The Saginaw
Mich Courier Herald, says the pro-
gram was so varied there was something
TO delight every one The bel music
was the finest ever heard in Saginaw
and the 'opera" was great hit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27
Fine 15-cent Supper

The ladies of the Congregational
church will serve their regular supper
Saturday of the week in the church
dining-room from To o'clock. A
fine menu is in preparation, with veal
pie as one of the substantials. Don't
miss il.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-01-27

The ladies aid society of the Nj. f..
church will serve another of those great
Is cent suppers, on Saturday evening
Feb. 5. The menu includes mashed po-
tatoes, Boston baked beans, roast beef
and brown gravy, white and brown
bread and dressing. Everybody in
vited. 5 TO 8 o'clock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
ELDRIDGE WILL SPEAK.
Is An Authority on Good Roads and
Is Sent Out by Agricultural De-

Is An Authority on Good Roads and
Is Sent Out by Agricultural De-
partment.
The people of Salem will be given
an opportunity tomorrow afternoon
and evening of listening to addresses
by M. o. Eldrdge, of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
on the subject of good roads, and il
will be an opportunity which those
interested in the good road move
ment cannot afford to miss.
Mr.. Eldridge is thoroughly con-
versant with the subject upon which
he will speak, and will be able to
impart information which will be of
inestimable value to the people Of
the city and county, He attended
the recent good roads convention in
France, and has been in attendance
at every convention of any conse-
quence held on the American contl-
nent, and his association with men
who are experts on good roads in
these conventions, together with his
study and experience in the subject
has made him an authority in the
United States,
His address will be confined, not
alone as 10 what enters into the
composition of good roads, but IT
viii cover the various procedures to
be followed in the raising of the
necessary funds for their construc-
tion-a problem which now con
fronts the good road enthusiasts Of
the state, and which they are anX-
ious to solve. The subject of good
roads is one that has been uppe~-
most in the minds OF the people o.
the city. and the county. for some
time, but because of the lack of
knowledge upon the subject they
have so far been unable to launch
an intelligent campaign--that is as
Intelligent as desiTed-and they
should welcome an opportunity to
secure data, and information of all
kinds tomorrow from Mr.. Eldridge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
TAKES UP
The WATER
QUESTION
CITY COUNCIL WILL GIVE COM
PANY A CHANCE TO REDUCE
PRICE OF PLANT BEFORE
SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO
A VOTE.

Because it desires to submit to
the people the best offer that the
Salem Water company can make in
relation to the sale of it's water
plant to the city, the city counc |
last evening after considering the
proposition of mountain water
system for the city as outlined in a
report on the subject submitted by
Engineer Whistler instructed the
water committee to again wait upon
the water company and learn if it is
not desirous of making a better
price on its plant.
The question was the last matter
to be considered by the council and
it resolved itself into a committee of
the whole, with Alderman Green
baum in the chair for its considera-
tion. Mayor Rodgers then gained
the floor and proceeded to give an
outline and history of the work done
in an endeavor to secure for the city
a mountain water system. He
stated that three propositions were
now open to the city-that of pur-
chasing the plant belonging to the
Salem Water company-that of Sc
curing a gravity system either from
Breitenbush Springs or from the
North Fork of the Santam river.
and that the subject had now re-
solved itself down to a matter of
procedure
Submit But One Question.
He had advocated the submission
to the voters of but one question
and that was as to whether they de-
sired to purchase the plant of the
Salem Water company as to submit
any alternatives with it would prob.
ably result in confusion and such
division of the vote that the whole
subject might go down in defeat.
Under the charter he explained, it
was mandatory to submit to the
people the proposition of the pur-
chase of the present plant before ac-
tion could be taken looking to the
installation of an Independent
plant, and that should the people
vote down the proposed purchase of
the Salem water plant, the council
would then be in a position to sub
NIT to the voters the considerations
of other systems
He stated he was not satisfied
with the price submitted with rela-
ton to the plant, and that he be-
lieved that the regular water COM
mittee should wait on the company,
and ascertain whether it would not
make a better offer before the ques-
ton was submitted to the people for
their vote. After considerable dis
cussion of the subject the council
voted to do so, and a report will be
submitted by the committee at the
next meeting of the council.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

of concrete bridge over North Mill
creek on North Capitol street.
Bids were submitted by the Salem
Construction Company, and also by
another firm who had no signature
attached either to the bid or check,
but they were both rejected because
of being too high.
An ordinance on the subject of the
construction of sidewalks and giving
the council power to order and CON
troll their construction was passed.
An ordinance for the improvement
of block on High street was passed.
So was also a bill which had for
its object the improvement of South
Commercial street.
An amendment, submitted by the
sewer committee, in relation to the
plumbing ordinance, was also passed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

we have always worked harmonious.
ly, and while he is engaged in bust
ness he has as much time to spare
as the rest of us" and some more
to the same general tenor and effect
81 am sorry to have him quit, but
hope he will do less talking" inter
posed Councilman Manning, and
then Councilman Johnson leaped To
his feet and submitted a motion that
the matter be referred to the mayor
with instruction that he use his in
fluence to prevail upon him to re-
consider.
Councilman Greenbaum then
gained the floor long enough to say,
81 hope he will reconsider; I would
hate to lose him." and after Coun-
Gilman Eldridge had stated that he
had not expected "all those bou-
quets," and assigned as his reason
for resigning that "old age was
creeping on and also infirmities, I"
the question came to vote.
The vote was not unanimous, but
the mayor announced that "the ayes
seem to have it, and the ayes have
it, and it is so ordered" and so end
ed the first chapter in the resigna-
ton of Councilman Eldridge. and
the second is now in process of con
structiOn.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

Lot, Miller and Saginaw; $3.50; ex-
cellent buy.
Lot 5Ox2OO on oath st.; $40 down,
balance SIS per month.
New bungalow on southeast corner
of 18th and Court sts.; $3.50;
terms.
Lot in Highland ave; $40 down, IS
per month.
Lot, 4ox16O, half block of state house
$250O.
Let, 18th and Center streets, $1O5O;
a good buy.
Excellent lot on 23d street, $3.50:
$40 down, IS per month.
Terms can be had on all of the above
See SNITH-GILLINGHAM CO.,
Room 3, Mccormack Bldg.
Phone 90 or 1923.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

Any mother who has had exper-
'enee with this distressing ailmen;
will be pleased TO know that a cure
may be effected by applying Cham
herlain's salve as soon as the child
Is done nursing Wipe Il on With
3 soft cloth before allowing the
babe 20 nurse. Many trained nurses
use this salye with best results, For
sale by an good druggists,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
Loapcd from Oar window

o. Peterson, laboring man,
while enrouto 10 Lebanon from
Portland on the Southern Pacific
train yesterday Afternoon leaped
from the window In the smoking car
while the train was nearing New
Era. and IN addition to sustaining a
broken leg, he also sustained severe
bruises about the chest. He was
picked up and placed under the
care OF Or Dedmond OF Canby He
declined 70 talk about tho matter,
bat Il Is believed that the leap was
made with suicidal intent
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
Is Elected Queen

Miss Lita Hayes. daughter of Ho-
mer Hayes, has been elected queen
of the Modern Woodmen picnic to
be held in the city Saturday. Miss
Hayes is popular, attractive, and ac-
complished, and we'll fitted to grace
the position to which she has been
elected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
AfcNary delivered Address

Deputy District Attorney MeNary
left this morning for Amity, where
today he delivered the principal ad-
dress at the annual meeting OF the
Yamhill Pioneer association.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
PICTURE SHOW
WILL Be FREE

The good roads illustrated lecture.
Thursday tomorrow will be held
in the Mascot theatre on State street
at $3.50 and 500 o'c'ock p. m. It
is free and everybody should see the
wonderful pictures.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
See Miss Ethel Thomas

Tonight as the wronged wife Of
Holmes, the villain. Your heart will
go out to her in her hour of sadness.
and you will rejoice with her in her
triumph.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
Awarded preliminary oontract--

The State Desert Land Board held
session yesterday afternoon, and
besides transaoting considerable
business OF routine character, it
also entered into preliminary con-
tract with an irrigation company for
the reclamation OF 10000 acres Of
arid land. in Lake county.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

Harry Ralph has resigned his po-
Bition with Collins and Hamilton,
after seven years with them, to en-
ter into partnership with Lafe Hill
The flrm name win still remain Lafe
HnL
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
ROUTINE
BUSINESS
OF COUNCIL
HELD LONG SESSION, MOST OF
THE TIME BEING DEVOTED TO
BRIDGE, STREET AND SIDE
WALK MATTERS

Mayor Rodgers was late in arriv-
ing last evening, and the council was
in no temper to wait, so it proceeded
to organize for the transaction of
business by calling Councilman John
son to the chair He had not held
sway long, however, before the mayor
appeared upon the scene, when he
surrendered his gavel and took his
seat among the aldermen. In addition
to considerable amount of general
routine business, the councilmen per
mitted themselves to indulge in con-
siderable discussion, and the hour
hand of the clock was near II when
an adjournment was taken
The ordinance committee made a
favorable report upon petition for
the repeal of an ordinance licensing
real estate dealers and also recon-
mended that an ordinance licensing
steamboats, and wharves be repealed
An ordinance was submitted for
their repeal but it was committed 9t
its second reading.
The committee on streets reported
that the bid of the Capital Improve
ment Company was the lowest for the
improvement of Saginaw street, and
that the contract had been awarded
1t also reported in favor of awarding
the contract for the improvement of
block on Trade street to the War
rem Construction Company, and this
was done
The sewer committee submitted an
amendment to the plumbing ordi-
nance, and this was adopted.
A petition for the transferance OF
the liquor license of Cooper & Nc
Donald to John Gremmells was
granted.
A petition was submitted by resi-
dents living near Seventeenth street
and Asylum avenue, asking that the
religious meetings being held there
be regulated, The petitioners COM
plained that there was, too much
noise being made, that the services
were carried into late hours of the
night, and that generally it was a
nuisance. The matter was referred
to the chief of police and Councilman
Eldridge.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
To Deliver Graduating Address

State superintendent Of Public In
struotion Aokerman left today for
Cottage Grove, where this evening
he will deliver an address to the
graduating class OF the high school
OF that city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
MIR. Bush Improving.

Banker A. Bush was affected Nv
the heat day before yesterday and
had several fainting spells, Cooler
weather today has helped him and
he is much improved.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

Mrs. M. Montgomery, of Junction
UIty, who has been visiting Mrs.
John M. Throne, returned to her
home today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
Ayer Appointed 10 CommIssion--

Hon. w, b. Aver, of Multnomah
county, was today appointed to mem
bership on the State Library Com
mission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01
Annual June Play

At the Grand tonight. Be sure 10
be there. It will do you as much
good as a months vacation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

Lice soon eat mp your profits
KIN this pest quickly with conkey's
Idce Powder, Lice Liquid, and Head
Lice Ointment IA, w. Theilsen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-06-01

men for town work:
strawberry pickers; men to saw
wood, $1.25 per cord; girl for
general housework; housekeepers
for town and country. A G.
Smith & Co., 444 State st. Phone
1907.