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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
The Smith Clan.

eff those persons who indulge in
levity at the expense of the name of
Smith," says Rep. William Alden
Smith, of Michigan, 'knew anything
of early history, they would know that
they were making fools of themselves,
and showing painful! ignorance of an
important fact.
"Do you know the true history of the
Smith family? Well, it is well worth
knowing, just as every Smith is worth
knowing.
"When man first got TO the point
where he evolved from the sign lam
guage into the spoken language, he be-
gan to look about for name for him
self. There was great king over all
the people, who was called Smith, be-
cause smith was workman, man
who did things promptly and efficiently,
and who, therefore, has large constit-
uency. This king decreed that all his
tribe should be called by the name OF
Smith, because they were the best that
were.
GAS time went on it came TO pass, in
the natural course of events, that here
were a few Smiths who were N OF
worthy of the name. AS soon as they
showed themselves lacking in the re-
quirements and characteristics of true
Smith they were forced to change their
names. In this way the Smith family
maintained its glorious reputation.
"The result of this plan of our wise
and able forefather is that the Smith
family is counted among the well in
formed as the most aristocratic family
on earth. 1t is the very oldest and the
very best, and those who hold other
wise argue themselves foolish, as nearly
all the rest of mankind is descended
from those who were kicked out of the
Smith clan.-W ashington Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
A POST CARD HUNT.

Children are ardent post card col
'ectors, so this party will appeal to
them. There should be enough cards
10 permit of each guest having three
0r four when the final distribution
takes place. Use ordinary cards, in
expensive, with a few colored ones
and half dozen with Christmas
symbols. Hide them throughout the
rooms, explaining that uncolored
cards score one, colored ones count
two points and Christmas cards
score three. Allow ten minutes for
The hunt, then blow a whistle, which
means that all turn in their cards to
have the score made up. The Christ
mas cards go to the winners, and the
remaining cards are divided equally
between the guests, after reading off
the scores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
ON HISTORIC GROUND
John |. Weeks Writes from Maryland
My Maryland
GAINESVILLE, Maryland,

GAINESVILLE, Maryland,
March 4, 1910.
Friend Lapham: Business having
called me into this part OF the country,
and being on historical ground,
thought perhaps some of the readers OF
the Banner might like TO hear about
this part of our great commonwealth.
Grantsville is situated i'm the northern
part of the state on the beautiful Cass-
burn river, which winds its tortuous
course down through the mountains
and finally enters the Touheghney river
at Confluence, Pa. IL is spanned ut
this point by wonderful rock bridge
that is worth days drive TO see. The
span is about 80 feet long and the arch
is over 90 feet high. 1t was built in
1916 by the U. S. government and is on
the old national road running from
| Washington through Baltimore, thence
to Pittsburgh and through Ohio into
Indiana.
George Washington surveyed this
road from Washington To Pittsburgh
| then Fort Duquesne, when he was
about 20 years old, and it was over this
same road that he marched with Gen
eral Braddock To the memorable battle
of Fort Duquesne, where they met de-
feat and almost total humiliation by
the stubbornness of General Braddock,
who, disregarding the advice of George
Washington, fought in an open square
instead OF behind trees and rocks, as
4 the French and Indians did, and il " as
on his retreat that he met his death,
near what is now Uniontown, Pa, and
is buried there where he fell, the gov
eminent having erected beautiful
monument on the exact spot with suit
able inscriptions. 1t is a beautiful spot
and well cared for.
Old Fort Duquesne was built at the
confluence of the Allegheny and Monon-
gahela rivers, which together make the
Ohio. The old stone fort is still stand
ing and is well preserved and the same
old cannon that the French used al
that time are still in it,
The people in this country are very
hospitable and are more like our own
home folks. AS an old darby said u
me one time down in old Mississippi
when | asked him who he thought was
the greater man, Abe Lincoln or JEFF
Davis. He said: at is dis way wild
me; reckon Abe Lincoln wus er pow flu
good man, but ! wus brought up here
in old Missip. wild jeff Davis and he
wus home folks, and l JUS natu'lly
liked him de best"
Sincerely,
John i. Weeks
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Notice of Registration

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Registration of the several wards of
the City of Bedding, Ionia Co. Mich,
will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday,
March Is and IS, 1870, at the following
places: LIST ward-Chas. Browns store
building, situated on the east side of
north Bridge st. 2nd ward-E. f..
Whitfords skating rink, situated on the
south side of west Main ST. Bird ward
City hose house, situated on the south
side of Depot ST.
For the purpose of registering the
names of all qualified electors not re-
gistered and that said board will be in
session from 7 o'clock a. m. until
o'clock p. m. on said days.
City Clerk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Useful and Happy.

Try to be useful just where you
are. Many of US are fond OF imagin-
ing how much we should do II our cir
cumstances were other than they are.
But that Is waste of time. The thing
70 co i- 20 co as much as you can for
others here and now, and so make the
most of your opportunities.
Don't be so busy preparing for some
vague future time when you will be
happy that you have no time to be
happy to-day. The future will soon
be the present, and the chances are
that, when it does come, we shall still
be SO busy planning that we shall
miss our chance of happiness alto
gether.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
SAVING PARoLEp CRIMINALS.

A California judge has adopted a
novel but very rational method Of
,ultivating a sentiment of growing
'elf-respect in paroled criminals. His
plan is neither more nor less than
that of requiring fixed sum from
MS earnings, varying according to
their amount, to be deposited in a
savings bank, to furnish the basis
If new start in life at the expira-
ion of his sentence. This method
5 based upon sound knowledge of
human nature. The saving habit
Increases the feeling of independence
IN every man who adopts it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10

Statisticians who have delved into
the subject of languages tell us that
there are approximately 2,750 nov in
use throughout the world To give alb
solutely the number of tongues would
be manifestly impossible. for the rea-
son that there are still unexpored
parts of the world where tribes are
known to exist.
Until chronological surveys are made
of every nook and Granny of this old
world II will be impossible to classify
all OF the languages employed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
White Ribbon Notes

AT the regular meeting of the w. e.
L. u. held with Mrs. Sarah Piatt, after
lengthy business meeting, fine pro-
gram was given, Mrs. w. A. Little leader.
Subject, "Our Toiling children
Articles were read on this topic by Mrs.
Little, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Burris and
Mrs. James. Seven new members were
accepted. At the close of the session
Mrs. Piatt asked the ladies TO remain
seated, and fine refreshments were
served. Press Supt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Maude Adams at Powers

Maude Adams will be the next at
traction at Powers opera house in Grand
Rapids, March Is and 10, in j. NJ. Ber-
rie's latest successful play, "What a
Woman Knows" 1t is a most fasci-
mating and interesting play and affords
Miss Adams an opportunity for dis
playing her great dramatic talent.
A large number o. Bedding people are
arranging TO attend the theatre. Seats
may be secured by mail.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
ALWAYS SURPLUS OF dogs
Natives Of Nazareth Unable to Under
stand Why People Of United
States Buy Them.

Among many incidents of his
wanderings through Palestine, re-
counted by Harry Franck in
'Tramping in Palestine" in the
Century, is this:
An American who was in Naza-
reth long ago." he went on, "told
me strange story. ! did not be-
lieve him, for it cannot be true. He
said that in America people buy
dogs" and the mere suggestion of
so ludicrous a transaction sent the
assembled group into paroxysms Of
laughter
''They do" | replied.
The pompous ex-mayor fell into
such commissions of merriment that
his rotund face grew the color of
FURNISHED copper.
''Buy dogs?" roared his sons in a
chorus of several languages. 'But
what for?"
Never having settled that question
entirely to my own satisfaction, l
parted it with another: GLOW do
YOU get dog, if you want one ?"
'W-w-w-why," answered the eldest
son, wiping the tears from his eyes,
''if anyone wants dog, he tells
some one else, and they give him
one. But who ever wants a dog ?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
To Horse Breeders

! wish TO announce that | have
bought the trotting bred stallion, Ash
land Woodclifi, reg. No. 4076S. This
horse is years old, a beautiful bay of
kind disposition, weighing over 1,300
lbs, sired by Ashland Wilkes, Jr., rec.
2.249, dam, Beattie Chimes, Ivy Chimes.
Taking into consideration weight, color,
disposition, breeding and style, have
one of the finest horses i'm the state; has
taken LIST premium at all fairs where
exhibited. Call after March II and
see him and get pedigree.
4Otf A. III. Face,
ia +. Liberty St., Bedding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10

true and loyal wife, and to her chill
dren, a most tender, loving and devot-
ed mother-the best of mothers was
she to her children.
She died on the 18th day of Feb.
1910, at peace with all, even as she
has always lived, at the age of 81
years, 9 months and 8 days. Her re-
mains were taken to her old home in
LincoId Co. and laid beside he hus-
bands.
"Lo, she hath done good work,
and her children rise up and call her
blessed"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
ANNABEL MORSE DEAD
Former Pioneer of Otisco Passed Over
at Winona, Kansas

Word was received here recentely of
the death of Mrs. Annabell Morse Of
Winona, Kan. She was past eighty
years old and was one of the pioneers
of this section where she lived many
years and was widely known for her
generous acts, true friendship and
sterling worth. We quote the follow
ing from the Logan County News,
published at Winona, Kan:
Another pioner is gone. One by one.
those who paved the way for the pres
ent, who were leaders in the western
movement, drop out of Life's work.
and leave their places to be filled by
other and younger workers.
Annabell p. Bedding was born in
Ashfeld, Mass, June 9Th. 1929, and
moved to Otisco, Ionia Co., Michigan
in 1910, at that time only wilderness.
What education she received was be-
fore she left Massachusetts. but by
much reading she kept pace with the
advancement or the age.
At the age of IS, on Feb. 4th, 1848,
she was united in marriage to Charles
P. Morse at the home of her parents in
Otisco, Mich. To this union were born
eight children, six boys and two girls;
all born at their home in Michigan.
Four died while young, the other four
survive her. They are Charles L., and
Lewis E.. of Hood River. Oregon; Fred
b., of Ness City, Kansas; and Mrs.
Nellie Raines, of Wlnona, Kansas. who
attended her mother, faithfully, during
her last, short illness. Two brothers,
also, survive Mrs. Morse, Tiberius
Belding, of Minneapolis, Mimi; and
Wait Bedding, of Winona, Kans. This
brother, "Uncle Wait" to all who
know him. is an invalid, for whom Mrs.
Morse sacrificed much. and who will
mourn her loss most deeply.
Besides these close relatives, there
remain ten grandchildren and two
Observation-Disclosures, many other rela-
tive. and a hest of friends, 10 mourn
the death of dear, old, Grandma Morse.
In 1876, the family moved to Milo,
Lincoln county, Kans., where her hus'
band died on July 18th. 1884. In 1887,
she moved to her last home in Logar
county, where she resided until hel
death.
Grandma Morse has been a pioneer
all her life. She was educated in the
good old days when teachers taught
when pupils were trained to study, anC
when schools were real seminaries-
places of learning -not flirting places
where riots and ignorance prevail, a.
is true of too many of our present day
schools. She learned to be a scholar
a lady, a true noble woman in hel
school days, something too few acquir,
in schools'of today, and in her reading
and travels, (for she had been from
ocean to ocean, and had seen many Of
the most interesting places in Amer.
ica), she was able to extract learning
culture and pleasure. Well may the
girls of today emulate the example o.
this estimable lady of the "OlC
School,.
In religious belief she was Spirital
list; she believed in the Immortality o.
the soul, and the life everlasting. He
motto was the Golden Rule, do unto
others as you would that others should
do unto you." None followed this rul,
better than did Mrs. Morse. She wa
a faithful and obedient daughter,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Exclusive Agents


We desire to extend our thanks u
the many neighbors and friends, who
gave to us their sympathy and rendered
so many kindnesses during the sickness
and death of our mother.
Millard Upper and family,
Elmer b. Upper,
j. +. Upper,
A. 9. Upper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Sell Your Cream

You do not have to wait for creamery
TO be built in Belding, you can sell your
cream right now. i buy cream and
pay cash when delivered TO me. ! also
buy butter, eggs and poultry If you
do not believe il pays TO sell your cream,
ask those who are selling. My prices
are right. Call and see me.
j. w. Hanson, West Main st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Advertised Letters

Mrs. Harry Budd, Leona Broche,
Peter Coil, Mrs. Ida Cowells, Mrs. ID.
X. Goodman, Miss G. Jewell, Mr.. Harry
Johnson, Mrs. Fay Lusconbe, M.
Manning 3, Miss Maybell Rancour,
Miss Laura Rawford, Mrs. Harriet
Sanford.
Mar Z, 1910. ID. Il. Wilson, p. M.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Gard of Thanks

Through the columns of the Banner
we desire to extend our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and
friends for their assistance and sym
pathy in the hour of our bereavement
the sickness, death and burial OF Mrs
Eliza Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fitzjohn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Fairy Literature.

Father" said Little Rollo. what Is
prospectus?"
"The kind | am mostly acquainted
with. my son. is the sort of fairy tale
adapted to .he tastes of adults instead
of children"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Get Crates Cut

AS shall move away in the spring
it will be well for all persons who wish
their timber cut into crates To bring il
in now and have ii sawed at my place
i'm Grattan. Enoch Howell. 3Sw3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-03-10
Farms

Here is your chance to buy rarm.
list of farms
Mcbride Real Estate Exchange,
3Sw4 Mcbride, Mich.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-06-12
THR CHESS PLAYERS CORNER
PRANK y. MARSHALL WILL 60
70 TEE HAMBURG CONGRESS.
M FFssRds Rally AFOund ths American
CRAmVloa and Subscribe . Purse fsS
Tin ENpenses- Mlesss We. ap,elmann
and Manhattan We. FranlGlln Games.

America will b. Oiioially represented al
the forthcoming International chess con
EFess 10 b opened under the auspices Of
the German Chess Association on July u
az Hamburg By champion Prank J.. Mar
shall
In view OF the fact that The primes odsred
for competition are comparatively anal
Il was really q purely financial question
whether Marshall could accept the invita-
ton 10 make the trip abroad. A. soon.
however, a. Il became known that Aarshail
made his trip q financial consideration bis
friends rallied around him and within
few days the purse required for the puTpoes
was Cheerfully subscribed BY prominent
members Of the local clubs
A. IL veil known, Marshall has q oE,ll-
liant tournament record. having carried
away three hrst prizes In International
events, namely at CambridGs Spr1ngs'
NuFembura and Dusseldorf. without me
loss Of a single game.
whan apsakinE about his prospects, a.
HamburR the American champion naid
that he felt 10 very GOOD form 81 present
and hopes 70 acauh himself crsditAbly.
He intsnds giving up ohsas playing . week
previous 10 his departure for hamourg
because he thinks TOO much chess would
interfere with his play. and he says thaf Ne
can only expect good rssults Il he presents
himself perfectly fresh for the important
encounters such - occur daily In contest
Of an international nature.
The Rochester Chess Club issued an IN
vitatlon 20 the New York Cheas state Asso-
citation to hold tie annual midsummer meet
ing At Ontario Beach. ChArlotts. near Koch :
ester. 10 the last week Of July OF tho hrpt
week In August. The club h prepared 70
give visitors a hearty welcome and " ready
TO pTepAFe an interesting programme.
Negotiations are pending 70. II possible.
bring about . match between teams repre-
ssntina the Empire state and Pennsylvanih.
similar contests took place a. previous
midsummer meetings Of the association
and have always been interesting. should
the Rochester club succeed In revtving thee
matches, the proposed meeting a. Ontario
Beach will doubtless BE- very successful
The readers Of THA Sen Will Be able to
obtain additional particulars By either
inauirinG Of d. 9. ssarle. Rome. n T.
or the Rochester Chess Club.
Teichmann beat Bardelsben With ave
70 one aud four drawn games, While the
Berlin crack 2. Post beat W. COhn. another
Berth player Of renOWn. With stT games TO
three. three Rames being drawn.
English exchanges state thai snorts are
being made 10 obtain the acceptance Of
Nates's entry in the masters tournament
AZ Hamburg.
FollowinG u q selection Of games played
In the recent mssch between the Man haitian
add Franklin cheas clube:
mann NO .-VHRRcu ngvHxcH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-06-12
CORNELIS MANY ATHLETES.
Figures snow nat Absat TWe-thirds u
students Competed N sports.

some unusual hEures Of physical training
have been made up a. Cornell They serve
20 show that OF about J 500 male under
graduates. about 400 we're engaged In
some form Of athletic exercise in the last
academic year THIS 70 In the neiEhborhood
Of ~ par cent. Thee statistica are no,
for the varsity teams alone. they include
the intercollsge teams and minor sports
organizations.
In the inisrcOllege series SAYS the
Cornell AiEmst AsWs. the various taama
aggregated the following numbers. Asso.
citation football seven teamsl ~ men
crOss-countTy running ZOE men lined up
al the start. basketball tseven teams, IS.
indoor winter meet. i0i entries track meet
about 10 entries. rowing ten crewsl a.
baseball seven teams a. This makes a
total Of $50 msn who we're actual members
o. the intsrcOllege teams 4 arra number
estimated at go. tried for these teams
ior instance, thers S.re 20 men registered
The figures for tho minor sports are a.
follows Wrestling, 90. fencing ~. Ia
crosse, 20. association football IS. tennis
3: golf. ~ cricket. Is. hockey. -. basket
or the major sports football called out
approximately q hundred men track. elN
erOss-c9uniry Funnins, ~ rowing, NJ. and
uAseualls ia Nutal oi cen The mWmhar
Of freshmen IN football. rowing. track an
baseball would amount TO about rs. Ina
gives q grand total Of s7a men who actu-
ally participated for q definite period m
some form OF organized athletic compstitIo1
In addition there Was q baseball league In
spring OF more than thirty fra'arnltiss
and clubs, which accounted for about 10D
mOre men.
The figures given are believed to n.
conservative and 10 allow for men Who
may have taken part in more than one
branch Of athletics Tennis uaa plav@d
IN the fell and spring on all the avadahis
courts. skating and ObOgannlnR On Rsel,s
Lake attracted huhdreda OF siudenta AbotIt
90 freshmen and TOD sophomore foot
military drill thrOughout tho year
On the rols Of the department Of phvsicaI
training we're 30 mea largely .opho.
moves. a considerable number OF whom
however. we're among the paFticlDanfs
In the organized outdoor Ranies A. the
rules Of the departments permit stttdeufS
70 substitute outdoor exercise. even walkina
or skating. for their required Fymnasi1ir5
WOFk, and ~ The amallness Of tho university
gymnasium encourages the men 20 lake
advantage Of the privilege. u u probably
very moderate statement 10 aay that twr'-
thirds o. Cornelfa undergraduates YER,
nthletea In some way o. another a. eoune
time during tho year
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hseps him away IRON The ball grounds
and the tracks on many Oooaaions. but
thorss nothing 10 binder him nom sooina
boxing ~ night. WRom the moment he
reaches bic saAt q thu ringalde until
ths main bout 4 over. 10 talks fight In
o9asantly. He knoWs tho ring rOcorda
OF all the leading p1gillata By heart. "
you watch him Closely you'll see him de-
liver imaginary upper cDta and sWinGe
While the hghters are IN action and you'll
also So ham do some spectacular lodging.
tie nights unconscious Of his surroundings
all the time.
Then We have another good natured
fellow who u a fight bug fog fair. l mean
the $50 FOUNDER with the BIG aparklor
IN hia red tie. That cane he carries Wan
presented 60 him by q champion pugilist
and 4 h suitably engraved. Il makes
no dinorenoe whore a hght h held or
how unimpoTtant L may b. you'll and
this -go-luoky fellow there. and
when he can have q chat with q real live
pugiliat he u in hia elemsnt.
The fellow with the rod face. dyed
mII1tacho and a cigarette n q big book
maker who has always snthused over
Nights. He held the stakes in q memorable
scrap oncs and u we'll Known. While ho
used 20 handle thousands Of dollars a.
the racstrack he never bets more than
a ten spot on these bouts. but he always
has bet down 70 make u Interesting.
They tell me he h gong TO California TO
80 JeHriea and johnson and will bet
q bundle on tho result. He hasn't decided
which way 10 bet HE coin yet. he won
q ANAL fortune backing JET in all Of
bic championship fiRhta, but II he thinka
Jim has gone back h will surely plunge
on the negro's chances. IT'S Just a matter
Of business with him.
Looking over the crowd rapidly !
can point out two trainers Of leading
racing stables, q atsr jockey. several
horsemen, bookmakors and gamblers.
also some bankers. brokers, merchants
and hotel propristorn. Thsn there are
several comedians, tTaWsdians and vaude-
Vile performers. doctors. lawyers, base
hall players. diamond aellsFa. railroad
men. contractors. architects. politicians
and otheTG but here comes the star
bout