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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Strange Catch by Maine Fishers.

1t is about as near sea serpent as
anything that has ever been brought
into Portland. Some of the fisher
men have called 1t a king herring,
whatever that is, and some have
called 1t king smelt.
II was caught by Howard Winock.
a member Of the schooner Selma's
crew
Looking at the fish from all sides
and top and bottom 1t is very evident
he Is a rare specimen. 1t Is as atten-
uated as an eel. for from nose to tail
I'm 1t measures about four feet and Is
no thicker than a mans wrist. A sharp
pointed wide dorsal fin runs along the
back and the whole body is about the
color of smelt. Then there are
some wicked looking Jaws, with big
sharp teeth, opening about four inches
when stretched to their utmost. The
fish looks as II he might be capable
of great speed through the water as
well as capable Of great destructive
ness.-Portland Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
MAN ALWAYS GIVING ADVICE
ls EffeotuaIIy squeiched by Tattered
Hobo In Most Characteristic
Manner.

The man who Is always giving adj
vice sauntered up the street and found
the tattered hobo sitting on the curb.
my good man." began the former,
why are you idling away your time
like this? Don't you know the world
owes you living?"
THAT SOP" responded the hobo.
nonchalantly. We'll, l guess ! better
call up collection agency and get
dem to collect It for me-
But this is serious. my man. You
deserve something In this world"
Sure, boss. the last judge ! ran up
against said l deserved six months"
Tut! Tut! Don't be fecetious. Why,
you could rise up In the world and
wear broadcloth."
Thanks. but ! am wearing dat
now, boss. Dis suit Is so broad 1t Ia
three sizes too big for me-"
We'll, what in the dickens are you
sitting on the curb for, anyway"
ITO curb my temper. boss. To curb
my temper when such smart alecks as
you ask foolish questions"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
First Publication June 10th
Order for Publication

STATE OF MICHIGAN, Circuit Court for the
- County of Ionia, In Chancery.
Marian n. Hutson, Complainant
VS.
Orrison W. Hutson, Defendant
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the county
OF Iona, In cbancery, AT The city of Ionia the
18th day OF May, A. ID. 1870
In this cause, IL appearing from affidavit Oh
file, that the last known place Of residence of the
defendant Orrison W. Hutson was i'm ButtI,.
Creek this state but that he LETT such place OF
residence about four months ago and that ms
present place OF residence is unknown, ON motion
Of Fred l.. Warner, Complainants Solicitor, IL Is
ordered that the said Defendant Orrison "
Hutson cause his appearance To be entered there
IN, Mithln three months from the date OF this
order, ami IN case oi his appearance thai he
cause his answer To the bill OF complaint to be
pIniIiants soiIcitor, within fifteen days aueI
service on him OF a copy OF said bill, and notice
thls vIdci. und that IN default thereof sad bIl
be taken rs confessed by the said nonresident
defendant.
And Il Is further ordered that within twenty
days the said complainant cause a notice OF lh Is
order to be published In the Bedding banner, a
newspaper printed, published and circulating in
said county, and that such publication be contin
ued therein, al least once In each week, for six
weeks In succession, or that he cause COPY OF
this order to be personally served on said non.
resident defendant, at least twenty days before
the time above prescribed for his appearance.
FRANK ID. NJ. DAVIS,
Circuit Judge,
Fred L. Warner, Complainant's solicitor.
ATTEST: A true copy
Fred M. Cook, Register in Cbancery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
FEVER MADE HIM BURGLAR
EngiIshman Who Had Saved $1,000 Be-
comes ~ and Then Turns
Criminal.

London.-A strange history was told
Of Leonard Lambert, who was SEN
fenced at Croydon to nine months Inn
prisonment for burglary and theft
This was a case, said counsel for
the defense, in which man Of abso.
lutely unblemished reputation Sudden
ly committed a serious crime.
For ten years Lambert held a posi-
ton of trust with firm Of provision
merchants in Croydon. Eight years
later, after having served honorably
with another Croydon Arm. he left
with the sum Of $4,000 saved.
This money he invested-and lost.
In February, 1906. he was stricken
with fever. From that date he was a
changed man.
One of the burglaries to which
Lambert pleaded guilty occurred In
1906. and there had been two others
since.
It was the testimony that his meth
cd was to smash jewelers. windows In
the night with hammer wrapped In
wooden garments.
In November Lambert called at a
jew eler's In Croydon and asked to
see some diamonds, and 1t is alleged
that he snatched the tray of jewels
and bolted with them.
When he was arrested the police
found at his lodging articles which
connected him with the three bur-
giaries. The value of the articles he
was accused of stealing amounted In
all to about $3.50. n
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
TURNING TO BONE
PATIENT IN LONDON HOSPITAL
VICTIM OF STRANGE DISEASE.
Another Attacked When q Boy, Be-
came "OssIfied" In Sitting Posi-
tIon, and Lived to Be
eIxty-Seven.

London.-An honored guest at most
of the London hospitals Is tall. slir
man. with a thin face who has TO
move about with extreme care because
II he happened to take a tumble he
might break to pieces.
Alban Rushbrook, thirty-dve. has for
seven years been suffering from myo-
Sits ossificans; his muscles are turn
ing into bone. He can walk, but can
not sit In a chair, and It Is dimcult
for him to turn his head far to the
right or left. Fortunately he takes
his condition philosophically and thor
oughly enjoys his pipe.
The muscles of his chest, back and
thighs are all turning to bone. He Hes
fat in bed. When he desires to rise
he is shifted to the edge OF the bed.
and his rigid body is tipped up till his
feet touch the floor. A stick Is
placed In his hand and he can then
make his way In a straight line ahead.
Great care has to be observed"
said doctor. THE man might break
one of his ossified muscles just as
he might an ordinary bone. His body
is becoming more or less locked.
Four or five years ago Rushbrook
was an inmate Of a Dublin hospital.
and In discussing his disease Doctor
Smyly, house surgeon Of the Meath
hospital. Dublin. referred to the case
Of William Clarke. County Cork
man. The disease attacked Clarke
when he was a boy, but he lived to
the age Of sixty-seven years. His
skeleton is in the medical school Of
Trinity college, and Is much priced
curiosity.
In his youth and early manhood,
said Doctor Smyly, Clarke was able to
creep around his native village. but
his disease gradually developed until
he could walk with great difficulty,
and ultimately he became fixed In a
semi-sitting posture. He was able.
however. to earn his own living not
withstanding his affliction. He was
employed as Waterman over gangs
of workers for the very reason that
he could not desert his post, and
specially constructed observation box
was provided for him, In which he
spent the greater portion Of the re-
mainder of his life. being carried In
it to and from his post of duty.
His jaw was fixed and he could not
open his mouth. but his teeth having
been injured In an accident he could
be fed with spoon. In his sixty
seventh year he caught pneumonia
while at work and died. From the
top of his head to his knees he was
one mass of bone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
FIRST insertion July u

STATE OF MICHIGAN, the Probate Court for
- the county of Iona
At a session of said court, held at the pro-
bate ONCE, in the City of Ionia. in said county
on the thirtieth day of June A. ID. 1910.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Fred Breimayer, Deceased.
Frank II. Chase, Administrator with the will
annexed of said estate, having filed In said court
his petition praying that time and place be
assigned for the examination and allowance of
his final account as such Administrator.
1t Is ordered, that the first day of August,
A. D. 1910 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon,
at said probate ONCE. be and Is hereby APP
pointed for hearing said petition, and for the ex-
animation and allowance of said account.
1t is Further Ordered That public notice there
Of be given by publication of a copy of this order
for three successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing in the Bedding Banner, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
true copy MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
Anna T. Webster. Judge of Probate
Register of Probate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
REPARTEE ENDS IN DISASTER
Fresh Young Man In Quick Lunch
Room Is Unexpectedly Show
cred With Oatmeal.

The young man with the iron cheek
entered the quick lunch room and
seated himself at the third table.
Belinda" he called Familiarity. you
ook fresh this morning"
mot half as fresh as some Others"
retorted the pretty waitress with an
elevation Of her nose.
We'll! Well! Have you calf brains 2"
IF ! did you wouldn't order them.
for you have an oversupply now"
my. but you are getting good for
the matinee. With the high price Of
meats, eggs come In handy these days.
don't they"
No; they come in crates"
Wow! Did you ever hear the story
OF the incubator chick? It's not out
YETI"
THAT will do. sonny. Did you ever
hear the story Of the cold porridge?
Well, it's on you'll"
There was an unexpected fitting Of
dish and the young man with the
iron cheek was showered with oat-
meal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
CURES REMOVE DOUBT
ABOUT ECZEMA CURE
Read What Your Druggist Says
About Oil of Wintergreen

For several years we have an
nounced, with our recommendation,
that we had found a positive cure
for eczema; a simple skin wash. oil
of wintergreen compounded with
other healing ingredients.
Yet we know there are people
right in this town who have eczema,
and still have never tried this rem-
edy.
We have, therefore, arranged with
the ID. ~. ID. Laboratories of Chi
cago for a special offer of trial
bottle at 25 cents instead of the
100 bottle as regularly sold.
We offer this trial bottle with our
recommendation and assurance that
just as soon as the patient washes
his itching skin, this mild liquid will
take the itch away instantly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
First insertion July l4thl

CTATE OF MICHIGAN, the Probate Court for
- the County of Ionia.
At session of said Court. held at the Probate
Office in the city of Ionia In said County on the
seventh day OF July, A ID. 1910.
Present Hon. Montgomery Webster, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter OF the estate Of
George w. Ellis,
Deceased.
: Sophie b. Ellis, widow of deceased having filed
in said court her petition praying that the
anciary administration Of said estate In the state
of Michigan, be granted to Sophie B. Ellis, or TO
some other suitable person.
1t is ordered, That the eighth day of August,
A. d. 1910, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, at said
probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition:
1t is further ordered, That public notice there
of be given by publication of a copy of of this
order for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing in the Belding Banner, IA news
paper printed and circulated In said county.
true copy. MONTGOMERY WEBSTER,
Judge of Probate.
ANNA i. WEBSTER,
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
First insertion. June p
G Commissioners on Claims.

cTATE OF MICHIGAN: The Probate Courl
- for the County OF lonia. In the matter Of the
estate OF Margaret A. Jersey, Deceased.
Having been appointed commissioners to re-
ceive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said deceased, we
do hereby give notice that four months from the
twenty seventh day OF May, A. ID. 1910 were al
claims TO US for examination and adjustment, and
that we will meet at the store of Wilson a Skel-
lenger In the City OF Belding, Mich, In said
county, on the 9th day Of July, A, ID. 1910, and
on the 9th day Of September, A, ID. 1910, at ten
O'Clock I'm the fore noon of each OF said days, for
the purpose Of examining aud adjusting said
aims. Dated May 18th, A. ID. 1910
William J. Wilson,
Oscar A. Day,
Commissioner
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
EQUIP YOURSELF
FOR BUSINESS
Advantages Of q Course In q Good
Commercial College.

Advantages Of q Course In q Good
Commercial College.
In this business age, the young man
or woman who has not received a
business training IL badly handi-
capped. The demand for skilled &C
countants and stenographers Is con-
slant and increasing. Good positions
await expert young people. IN this con-
nection we may allude to the special
advantages offered by the McLAchlan
Business University, Grand Rapids,
Mich. Located In one Of the most
active and progressive cities Of the
country. the student has the best prac-
tical examples OF business 70 aid his
instruction. Young men and women
will do well TO investigate the merits
OF this school of business, the scope
OF which includes every branch neces-
sary to At one for Q business career.
The Summer School offers special
ducements. The College issues very
contains full Information In letter
press and fine photogravAs- Il IL "a
call to ambitious young mon and
women" and the response will no
doubt be general. The hundreds OF
graduates Of the McLachlan Business
University who occupy high positions
in the business world are the best
proofs of its excellence. we advise
all interested to send for q, copy OF
THE Clarion" and list Of students
recently placed IN positions which
will be malice hss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
NOTICE TO PROSPEC-
TIVE SEPARATOR USERS

THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR co.
has cancelled their agency with Asa
Dorr OF Bedding and parties wishing to
try the worlds standard cream sep
arrtor will please address THE DE La
VAL SEPARATOR CO., 1855 Broadway,
New York City; Il. +. jerks, BE ding;
J. II. Temmink, Greenville, or f. b.
Mckay Il Co, Lowell, Mich. All in
quiries given prompt attention and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Signed, DeLaval Separator Co.,
BY III. q. Zimmerman,
AVA Gen. Representative.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
No secret for Longevity.

New York.-Joseph Zeitlin, 100
years old today, took time to tell con-
graduating friends that she had no Sc
cret for longevity.
II don't let anything worry me-" he
said, through an interpreter, "for 1t
makes one old. what say is: II
you want to eat. eat. and II you want
to drink. drink"
Zeitlin has been in this country
q quarter OF q century. but has learned
only two English sentences: How do
you do" and Get out Of here"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
DOG WAITS AT PRISON DOOR
Faithful Animal Mourns for Master
and Mistress Confined In Penn
syivanla jail.

York, Pa.-After vain effort to
save its master and mistress from pris-
on. . big black dog owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Paul OF this city. cannot
be induced to leave the vicinity Of
the Jail whore they are confined.
Detective Eickes. who went to arrest
the pair. for surely Of the peace. was
savsgely attacked by the animal o. he
attempted to lead his prisoners away.
When the dog had been Quilted 1t
followed at the heels Of the Pauls to
the county Jail. and when the barred
doors closed upon them sat down to
await their reappoarance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Beats Chewing tho Rag.

What are you chewing" asked the
fair maid In the hammock.
Gum arabic" answered the young
man In the rustic chair.
Gum arabic?" she echoed in sur
prize.
Yes" he rejoined. II expect to Wis
1t western Asia this fall and I'm try
ing to learn the language"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Natural Affinity.

Toni understand Fred is engaged
to Miss Gushington. l can't imagine
what he can see In that girl to make
him want to marry her.
Jack-Well, Fred has mania for
yachting, you know, and she's such
breezy creature that he naturally took
a fancy to her.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
PerversIty. Of Animate Things.

What have you got that hole under
your back yard fence for?"
ITO let my neighbours chickens
through into my garden"
why, you were complaining the
other day about their flying ov>- the
fence"
THAT was because I couldn't catch
'em and wiring their necks. l made
that hole so could stand over 1t
and swat the blamed hens as they
came through"
We'll. do they come through TT"
mol"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Protecting Seed Corn.

A method Of protecting seed corn
against the crows is to add a table
spoonful OF chloride Of lime to a peck
Of shelled corn mixing It well. It is a
very cheap and easy way and the seed
Is more agreeable to handle than
when coated with tar after the more
common method.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
DISTRESSING.

YES" said Miss Overten, i've sui.
fered great deal from insomnia dur
ing the past few weeks"
Indeed" rejoined her friend.
it,"
NO." was the reply. II can't re-
queIt the girl next door to take her
beau in the house instead of keeping
MIN out on the front porch every
night"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE
Of Importance to the People
of Belding

w. l. Benedict desires TO announce
TO the readers of the Bedding Banner
that he has been able TO secure the
agency for Partisan Sage, the marvel
Gus dandrufr cure and delightful hair
dressing.
w. l. Benedict is glad TO state that
Partisan Sage is rigidly guaranteed
hair invigorator.
1t cures dandruff in two weeks by
killing the dandruff microbes; it stops
falling hair, itching scalp and splitting
hair or money back.
1t is most pleasant hair dressing,
especially for ladies, as il causes the
hair grow in thickly and makes il
luxuriant and lustrous. The price is
only 80 cents large bottle at w. l..
Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Az He Would Have Il.

Life" remarked the clerical-look-
ing passenger, lis made up Of trials"
YES" rejoined the man with the
prosperous air, just across the aisle.
"and I'm glad Of It."
Indeed" exclaimed the c.-l p. In
surprise. why are you glad?"
Because" explained the other, II
am a lawyer"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
re Got Another Job.

"Ws make 1t a rule here" said the
warder to the new prisoner. ito as
sign rvisoners to the trades with
whica they are most familiar and will
maze no exception in your case. What
is your occupation?"
I'm an aeroplane chauffeur" re-
piled the new boarder. as he grinned
a gruesome grin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Sordjd Philosophy.

Maude-Poor Jeanette! Her mar
riage was a great disappointment to
her friends.
Clara-Married beneath her socially,
suppose?
Maude-Oh, no; but her friends all
predicted the alliance would turn out
unhappily, and It didn't
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Tho Newlyweds.

There Is no satisfying my hus-
band"
"How's that?"
when we boarded he insisted that
we should keep house. and after we
had kept house and before I had pre-
pared half dozen meals he decided
that II would be better to board"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
At the Rssort aroesrx.

But you are charging just as much
for your garden truck as they charge
In the CITY," said the man to the
summer resort grocer.
"Sh-" said the grocer. Il know II.
but II tickles the city folks to think
they're getting It cheaper"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Amendlnq the Game Laws.

A wild stab of sound made the help
less air waves shudder.
Great guns, what's that" cried the
man across the way.
That" replied his wife, is our
neighbor, Miss Screech, singing at the
open window"
The man scowled darkly.
There should be no open season
for windows In the Schreech family"
he grimly declared.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Seemed 10 Be In Line.

The small newsboy was leaning up
against the wall. sobbing bitterly.
Cheer up, my little man." said a
passerby. What's the use of wor-
rying! You may be president some
day"
"S.4ay." sobbed the little fellow. ut
s-sure 40 Hook as II | wus h-headed
dat way; somebody's alters a-roastin'
mel"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
A Failure.

We'll, old man, have you found that
marriage is a success?"
Nope, have found that II is fail
ure."
why, how's that?"
MY father-in-law says I must go to
work"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
German Standard for Horses.

The German standard for horses
heavily worked is to have a ration
furnishing 2.3 pounds digestible pro-
tein and 1913 pounds digestible carbo-
aydrates and fat day, which gives
nutritive ratio OF 1872.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
A Life Poaltion.

Annette-Ethel Is about to accept q
lifetime Job Of "a hours a day.
Florence-Indeedl
Annette-Yes. She is going to mar
~ a man to reform him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Currant Rorer.

Look for the currant borer at this
lime. When the leaves start. affected
canes commence to wither and die
Cut out the affected canes below the
black center and burn at once.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Does Not Follow.

Are those comforts on the counter
there to be sold at much of a reduc-
tion?"
They are not reduced at all. mad
am. What made you think they
were?"
Because saw them marked
down."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Unfair CompetItIon.

Esnerelda-Did you have that
kitchen implement shower for la
Garlinghorn last night7
Gwendolen Goodness. mol II
rained pitchforksi
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
The SUM- HAT

The sun will continue to give out its
present amount of heat for thirty mil.
lion years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Medicine.

All the medicine you need" says an
funont doctor, SIS right at your door
md can be had for nothing. Drink an
Junce of salt water once every fort
hight and you will never have to tele-
phone for a physician. New Yorl
Press
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
The Power Of Suggestion.

II know what ! am going to do"
said the exasperated head OF the fam
lily as he listened for the twentieth
time to the only tune his daughter
knew how to play on the piano, Il am
going to Join this fresh air crusade"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Fred L. Warner

Alfred Locke Dwight g. Sheldon
A TTORNEYS AT Law -Offce Over Tuin
"A stra Hardware Main St. Belding. Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Sympathy.

Sympathy.
Sympathy is one of the great se
crets of life. II overcomes evil and
strengthens good Ii disarms resist
ance, melts the hardened heart, and
develops the better part of human M
ture.-Hugh BLACK
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
Have a drink"

Have a drink"
NO; thanks"
You'd better; 1t will be good for
YOUR constitution"
.'I've had three amendments to my
constitution already today"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
JAMES FERGUSON NJ d.

JAMES f. FERGUSON, Nj. D.
Dractice limited to diseases of the Eye.
1 Ear, Nose and Throat. Office 6l3
Ashton Building, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Citizens Phone 9777. Office hours 8 10
A. In Belding office every SatIday af-
ternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04

or. q. =. SMITH.
I NENTIST.-tJfce hour Y to $50 Leonard
l Block, over Kuhn'c hardware store Bel
line Mich
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CsTr OFFICERS.

Justices of the Peace-E. Ii. Lapham, Albert l..
Spencer
Aldermen-First Ward, Henry Gildemeister, +.
f. Hudson; Second Ward. George Crawford,
Daniel Skellenger; Third Ward Frank L. Con
nell, Albert b. Hull.
Supervisors-First Ward, Fred l.. Spencer Second
Ward, j. I. Angel; Third Ward Barney G.
Curtis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-08-04

did the landlord come down on
your rent?"
mo; he came down on me for not
paying IT,"