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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Governor Osborn Issues Proc
lamation and Makes Plea
For the Birds
COMMENDABLE ACTION
Tree Planting on Public as Well as
Private Grounds Recommended
Forest Fire Laws

In his proclamation Governor Osborn
says: "The importance of the proper
observance of an Arbor Day is becom-
ing more apparent every year. The
problem of conservation of our natural
resources is one OF national proportions
and faithful rembrance OF the day is
furnishing the people of our common
wealth with a clearer understanding
OF the economic value of forest and
bird preservation.
While the purpose OF the day is TO
stimulate the pride and interest of the
people, the State should also be con-
cerned in the adoption of far sighted
policy OF conservation and reforestra-
ton thereby creating value, as we'll as
adding comfort and beauty for the ben
eft OF present and future generations.
For the first time in the history OF
Michigan the Governor is requested by
Senate resolution No. 55' introduced
by Senator l.. Whitney Watkins) to
call attention TO the importance of pro-
tecting and encouraging song and in
sectiveorous birds, not only for their
economic, but for their aesthetic value.
This is commendable action. 1t is
desirable to teach an intelligent appre-
citation of the pleasures and benefits to
be derived from birds Almost all birds
do more good than harm. The balance
OF value is clearly in favor of even all
the hawks except two. 1t is much
better 10 let harmful bird escape than
TO run rhe risk Of killing bird of value
Great care should be exercised that
birds are not killed or molested in their
nesting places. A person who will
put up bird boxes and otherwise take
an interest in our feathered freinds,
will be well repaid. Every farmer
should be bird guardian. TO he in
terested and kind To the b,rds is sign
of gentleness and makes one better.
Tree plantinE II private and public
grounds is recommended, and ii is
requested that all public schools and
places of learning throughout the state,
will hold appropriate exercises To call
attention TO the importance of saving
our birds and trees. Especial attention
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
A REGAL BANQUET
Fortuna Lodge X. of p. Entertained a
Delegation From Greenville

Last Tuesday night Fortuna Lodge,
No. 100, Knights of Pythias conferred
the Third Rank on two candidates, and
entertained delegation of about fifty
brothers from Leroy Lodge of Green
Vile. Following the work "A number OF
speeches were made by visiting and
local brothers after which sumptuous
banquet was served.
AT late hour the Greenville brothers
left for their home vowing that Fortuna
Lodge was ace high in the art of enter
tanning. Cards and social intercourse
made the evening one long tn be
remem bered by all who were fortunate
enough to be in attendance.
Mrs. Electa Tower of Grand Rapids
was guest of her brother, Mr.. Alvin
Dimmick last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Appropriate Observance In
Memory of the Risen Lord
Held Last Sunday
DECOR ATIONS FINE
Large Congregation In Attendance to
Enjoy and Take Part In the
Services

The churches in the city which al
ways make it point TO observe Easte
Sunday never had more appropriat,
program or finer decorations and musi,
than was seen and heard i'm their res
pective houses OF worship last Sunday
The church goers were many and tn,
seating capacity was taxed to its ut
most limit.
AT st. Joseph's church, Rev. Father
Zindler pastor, the service began al
$50 a. m. in order to give him an op
portunity TO hold services at Miriam al
1870. AS usual the decorations were
very fine and the music and song ser.
vice together with the sermon was far
above that of any previous occasion.
The Church OF Christ was most beau
tifully decorated with the bloom OF
Eastertide and the program of hymns,
solos and choruses under direction OF
Mrs. Earl Wilson, and the addresses
by the pastor, and Miss Irma Kirby
were excellent
At the Baptist church the d. corations
were lovely and over one hundred car
nations were distributed. A sunrise
prayer meeting was feature of the
day largely attended. Both morning
and evening services were held, with
special music by the choir, in keeping
with the season. Rev. living isgiving
the people series OF sermons. Topics
morning, 1, Christ the Master, 2 Spirit
ual Life, 3, The Fruits of the Spirit.
4, In the Service. Evening topics,
The Golden Rule VS. the Gospel, 2 The
Diamond Rule and the Gospel.
Al Holy Trinity church the services
begun al 30 u. III. with choral cele-
bration OF the Holy Eucharist. An
elaborate program was carried out and
in the evening the Children's Easter
Festival took place.
AT the NJ. h. church "The Story of
the First Easter-tide" was rendered in
recitation and song; Mrs. Will Pollock
doing the reading and the choir sang
the numbers interspersed in the story
with fine effect. In the evening Miss
Lydia Butts gave an excellent Easter,
reading.
The Congregational church never
bore such profusion OF Easter lilies,
and beautiful decorations, and the mu-
sic which the choir had arranged
under direction OF Mrs. Fred f. Ireland
was particularly fine. The anthems
and solos were OF high class and much
enjoyed by the congregation. Mrs.
Williams sang "My Redeemer" Mr..
Fisher "The Redemption" Miss Marie
Reed, "Come See the Place Where Je-
sus Lay" with violin accompaniment
by Mr.. Slater.
A special feature was the impressive
rite Of baptism conferred by Rev. Col
Inns on the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Brakeman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
A CHURCH WEDDING
George II. +. Coates and Miss Edith
Noble at Holy Trinity Church

L
The Holy Trinity church was tn,
scene ofa very beautiful and impres
sive cermony on Tuesday morning a
$3.50, when Rev. Floyd Keeler, priest in
charge, joined in holy bonds Of matri
mony, Mr.. George Herbert Ernest
Coates and Miss Edith Ellen Noble
using the Episcopl service. The cere
mony was performed in the presence OF
over a hundred OF our citizens who were
deeply impressed with the beauty
thereof.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Noble, OF this city and
the groom is recent arrival in this
country, having come to America ssve
raj months since from China, where he
had recently closed his enlistment as Q
sailor in the navy. The marriage is the
result of bethrothal OF several years
standing and is the elimination of .
romance begun under the English flag
when both were residents OF that coun-
try. The church was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion and the happy
couple were attended at the altar by
Miss Lillian Noble sister of the bride
and Mr.. Lyle Denick of Lowell. Ethel
and Alice Noble were bridesmaids for
the occasion.
Following the ceremony sumptuous
wedding breakfast was served at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Noble, Mr.. and
Mrs. Coates will make their home in
Ionia where they have house in rsadi-
ness for their occupancy. Receptions
were held at the Noble home durins the
afternoon and evening in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Coates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
The Dangerous Fly

Where is the Fly barn? In filth.
Where does the Fly live? In every kind
OF filth. Is any thing TO filthy for the
fly TO eat? No. Where does he go when
he leaves the cess-pool, stable and spit
toon? Into the kitchen and dining
room. What does he do there? He
walks on ths bread, fruit and vegetables,
he wipes his feet on the butter and
bathes in the butter milk.
Does the fly visit the patient sick
with consumption, typhoid fever and
cholera infantum. He does and may
call on you next.
Is the fly dangerous? He IL mans worst
pest, more dangerous than wild beast or
rattlesnalSes. What diseases does the
Fly carry? He carries typhoid fever,
tuberculosis and summer complaint.
How? On his wings and hairy feet.
Did he ewes kill any one? He killed
more American soldiers in the Spanish
American war than the bullets of the
Spaniards.
Where are the greatest number OF
cases Of typhoid fever, consumption and
summer complaint? Where there are
the most Flies.
Where areSthe most Flies? In houses
where the doors and windows are not
properly screened, r. M. Wilson 4 Go.
make q speciality Of building screens TO
your order and will be pleased to send a
man to measure your doors and win
dows for good screens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
After Easter Supper

Lovers of good things TO eat should
not forget the fine after Easter suppe 7
to be served at Holy Trinity church on
Saturday evening, April 22, from to 8
o'clock by the ladies OF the st. Mary's
Guild. A fine menu has been arranged
and 1t is hoped there will be . large at
tendance. At three o'clock and con-
tinuing through the evening the ladies
will hold an apron and broom-bag sale
at which many desirable a.ticles will
be offered. Bill for the suppri Is cts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20

is called 10 the forest ire laws. Camp
ers should exercise care in selecting
a place for fire, and should extinguish
il before leaving. Nor should trees and
shrubs be needlessly marred by hack
ing with an AK or otherwise. May 2 is
the day set.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
MAJOR WATKINS DEAD


| day-Buried in Rockford
Major Erwin Z. Watkins a popular
citizen of Grand Rapids and well
known throughout the state, died Sat
urday aged ~ years. His last illness
was brief but he had been in failing
health for year or more.
He was born in New York state and
came with his father, Milton G. Wat
kins to Michigan and settled in Grattan
in 1874. He attended school in Grand
Rapids and studied law. In 1863 he
enlisted and took part in the Civil war
seeing active service and winning pro.
motion steadily.
At the close of the war he purchased
the Rockford FIGURING mills and was a
prominent business man there; later
he was marden of the State House of
Correction, in Ionia, and served the
state with honor.
About fifteen years ago he was resi-
dent OF this city for short time, NOV
ing from here to Grand Rapids. He
was loyal member of the Washington
club and enjoyed the meetings very
much.
The last rites were observed in Rock
ford Tuesday, Rev. s, T. Morris, his
pastor officiated speaking very highly
of the deceased in most excellent SER
mon. f. A. Washburn and +. b.
Lapham of this city, DR.. Long of lonia
and J. w. Belknap Of Greenville were
in attend ance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
$1.50 Books at SOC

When copyright book is placed in
the SOC line, few get big value, as
they get $3.50 value for soc. Better
cover, better print, illustrations, etc.
We have received nearly 80 books like
this. Your choice for soc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Clearing Sale on Brushes "a

We have too large stock of brushes.
Your choice 81 TO 81 brushes for S1.00.
Big lot of 75c cloth brushes, SOC each.
Choice of the SOC cloth brushes for 39c
One lot 25c cloth brushes for l0c each
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
CONVENTION COMING
County Sunday School Meeting Will
Be Held Tuesday, April Is

The officers of the Ionia County Sun
day School Association are planning q
tour of the county for the purpose of or
ganizing each township and building
up the Sunday schools. A meeting
will be held at the Baptist church,
Tuesday afternoon and evening, April
25, and all interested in Sunday school
work are earnestly requested to be
present. The following is the program:
Up. IN. Song service and Devotional
Rev. |. ). Bussing
2:15 Things that make Sunday
school successful Fred Washburn
2:35 Order and Discipline
A. j. Ashdown
2:5o Home Department
5. q. Rothermal
3:05 Solo Orlo Morse
$40 Elementary Department
Township Elementary Supt.
$50 Business Meeting
Address Rev. +. +. Branch
Song and Benediction Rev. Il. Collins
-
EVENING
1880 Song and Devotional
Rev. f. B. Irving
7:45 Address Rev. +. Il. Branch
S:20 Music Chorus
$3.50 Fred Washburn of Ben
ton Harbor
Song and Benediction
Rev. q. w. Maxwell
Everybody is earnestly invited and
urged To be present. The Belding Sun
day schools should each of them make
an especial effort TO have large num-
ber present at both meetings.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Corn Time

We sell more Busy Bee Corn Cure at
this time OF year. 1t gives quick relief.
Touch the cork TO the corn-do it three
nights-soak in hot water-take out the
corn-thats all-the price is only 15c
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20


have now installed the latest make
"Ideal" Lawnmower Grinder and with
it am enabled to do this work accur.
ately and put the cutting blades in as
good condition as when the mower was
new, giving the desired clearance be-
hind the cutting edge thus reducing
the friction TO a minium, making now
ing pleasure instead of drudge.
1t is we'll known fact that owing to
their peculiar shape it is next TO i'm
possible to sharpen the blades with q
file; and many first-class mower has
been ruined in the attempt. Resort
has been made TO emery sticks and
dust, and while this method is cheap
one it is not desirable, as the clearance
of the cutting blade is reduced, making
more surface in contact with the lower
bar. AS the edges become dull the
mower has TO be adjusted very close SO
that it tears the grass instead OF shear
ing it, at the same time making it run
harder than ever. With our machine
your old mower can be made 10 cut as
new one.
solicit share of your patronage.
Charges always reasonable.
WEISS PORTER
1l2 Congress st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Is Belding Views, sc

For week we make a half price on
hese views. Thirteen fine views for
oa. Regular 10c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
25c Joke Books for l5c

About so titles of late joke books in
the l5c line-regular price, 25c. There
are lot of splendid stories in this 15c
line too.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20

VIM. Futchison made a business
trip to Grand Rapids Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Sheep I TICK
Pocket Mirror

A sc folding pocket mirror !
Boys always like them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-20
Mary Cary

And Girl of the Limberlast. Erw
very popular books now in.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
N. & w. Increases Stock
Dividends.

a telegram from New York
states that an announcement in
the market news tells of an in
crease of dividends on the com
mon stock>of the Norfolk and
Western road from five to six
pcr cent, President johnson is
in New York, having attended
the regular monthly meeting of
the directors, ut which the in
crease was ordered.
The increase shows that the
n. * w. is not only doing an
increased amount of business,
but is also regaining its normal
condition after the expenditure
of large sums in general i'm
provements. 1t is understood
that the general average of
dividends 10 date will average
about three per cent. This
small.raturn ia due to the large
amount of earnings that have
been put back into needed i'm.
.provements. Roanoke Times.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01

Judge w. S, Mathews return
ed Friday from Richmond, Va
where he attedded the Masonic
convention. Judge Mathews
was honored by being present
ed with the jewel Of Past Grand
High Priest of the Royal Arch
Chapter of the State of Viz
ginia. The decoration is n very
gorgeous affair of heavy gold
and bears the following sub
scription on the reverse: "Pre-
scented by the Grand Royal
Arch Chapter Of the State of
Virginia to William See Math.
ews, Past Grand High Priest,
az a token of fraternal es
TEEN. October %, 1911"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
Corner Stone
Laying.

The laying of the Corner
Stone of the United States
Court House Building by the
Masons will take place on
Thursday, November 9Th.
The Masons of the higher de
gree who will be present and
participate in the ceremonies
are: Most Worshipfnl VIM. b.
McChesney, of Staunton, Grand
Master Of the Grand Lodge.
Past Grand High Priest of the
Grand Chapter and Past Grand
Commander of the Grand Com
mandry; VIM. l.. Andrews, of
Roanoke, Deputy Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge; Geo. w.
Wright, of Marion, Grand Lee
turer of the Grand Lodge, aud
Past Grand High Priest of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter;
Major Stanly Martin, of Lynch.
burg, Grand High Priest of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter, and
perhaps other officers of the
Grand Bodies of Masons.
All lodges are requested and
invited to attend, and no Mast
er Masons should miss these
ceremonies.
The officers of the Grand
Lodge will have charge of the
ceremonies.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
FALSE REPORT.

l understand that it is being
reported that w. w. q. Dotson
aud myself are trying TO COM
bine, or swap votes in the cleo.
ton to be held November 4,
1911.
desire 20 say that such re-
port is untrue: that nothing is
or ever has been said between
us concerning il, and that
have advised my friends at al!
times to stand square to the
ticket and make no trade with
any man, and further, if any
friend or relative of mine has
ever proposed a trade or accept
ed proposition from any one,
/ have no knowledge of the
same.
w. B. HAMILTON.
Subscribed and sworn to, by
w. b. Hamilton. before me,
this the Slst day of November,
1911, q. G. MCCALL.
Notary Public.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
Stuart Candidate ForGov-
crnorship

Henry G. Stuart, who spent
yesterday and last night in
Richmond, left here today for
New York. Before leaving,
Mr.. Stuart reiteated his an
nouncement made 20 the News
Leader about twelve months
ago that he would be candi-
date for guberpatorial honors
in the next primary election
for that Office. Mr.. Stuart was
disinclined to discuss the pres
ent political position in Virgin
Ia, contenting himself with ex
pressing his determination to
nuke II very active campaign
for gubcrnatorial honOrs when
the proper time came. Mr.
Stuart said that he was ex-
tremely grateful for the many
expressions of cudorsation re-
ceived by him from friends
from all sections of the state
who earnestly advocated his
candidacy for the highest Office
in the gift of the people of Vir-
ginia. Richmond News Lead
or, Oct. :,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
FOR SUPERVISOR

TO The Voters of Richmond Magisterial
District
4 number &c citizens of Richmond
District, regardless of Political utilization,
have urged INC 10 become candidate for
Supervisor, and having received formal
republican nomination and believing that
could be of real service to the district
and county on the Board OF Supervisors.
have decided to become candidate.
lfelee;ed l promise to til the Office to
the best OF my ability.
Il. j. PRESCOTT
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
NEW ENGINES
FOR V. & S. W.

With n view toward provid-
ing adequate equipment for the
marketing of coal produced at
the mines along it's lines, the
Virginia and Southwestern
Railway Company il arranging
to add to its present equipment
by the purchase of six Mikado
type freight locomotives, 500
steel coal cars, and fifty steel
underframe box cars. The
Virginia and Southwestern is
one of the important ofiiliated
lines of the Southern Railway
and handles an immense coal
traffic from the Southwestern
Virginia fields To points through
out the Southeast. To ia
ciltate the handling of this
traffic "A new low grade line
was recently built and put into
service, extending from Mecca
sin Gap, Va, forty seven miles
through the Valley of the Hol-
ston river to Bulls Gap, Tenn.
where connection is made with
the Southern Railway.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01

Circuit Court convened at
WiseMonday. AT eleven O'Clock
the court house was turned
over to John Catron, Penn
Crockett and Capt. Colley, each
of whom recited beautifully"
their "little campaign pieces
TO an apprcciative audience,
while the Gate City Band made
the welllin ring with the sweet
strains of "Johnie Get Your
Gun" AT one O'Clock Ezra
Carter spoke his piece to a sim
liar audience, but had no band
TO spirc his oratory. Judge
Henry Alexander Wise Skeen
arose and gave his last warn
ing against the buying and sell
ing of votes, saying that he
had firmly resolved to suppress
it let the consequences fall
where they may He said he
was going to have special
grand jury to Investigate the
coming election ana that he
would hold it in continuous
session until Christmas or find
out those who have violated
the election laws by either sell
ing or buying votes or handing
out liquor on election day. The
party making the indictment
TO become the witness of the
Commonwealth. He further
said that no successful or un-
successful candidate could quail
lily for Office in his court who
had heen proven guilty of di,
rectly or indirectly buying
votes, or who had contributed
money to Il corruption fund.
During and at the conclusion
of Judge Skeen's admonition
there were many shouts OF APP
prevail from all parts of the
courtroom; and many were
heard to remark: "He Means
1t. Morton News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01

Miss Lula X. Moore, the ever
popular primary teacher, has
yielded to the persuasions of
her many friends and has start
ed a day class of under.ag age pu
pills at the school building from
eleven o'clock in the forenoon
to the usual hour of dismissal
in the afternoon, with the Gus
tomnry hour for lunch. Miss
Moore deserves the hearty sup
port of mothers of small boys
and girls who have not yet
reached school age, since for
the small tuition which she
charges, the youngsters will be
able To enter a Section of Grade
| at the beginning of the term,
and they will consequently be
able to make the Second Grade
at the middle of their first year
as public school pupils.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATE
To the Voters of wiso and Dickinson
Counties.

To the Voters of wise and Dickinson
Counties
appeal to you to elect me to the
House OF Delegates of Virginia heve
pledged myself 10 use every effort, If
elected, to secure the passage Of a fair
election '.a aud one giving the minority
party member Of every Electoral BOARD
of its cwn choosing; and to secure the
passage Of fair rcdis,ric;ing bill giving
to Southwest Virginis It's proper repre-
scntation in all legislative bodies. ]
further pledge myself to work continuous
ly for the bes. interests of all the people
Of this great section and of the State AZ
large. Being Democrat, my opporiuni
ties for good service and accomplishment
in the Virginia Legislature would be
greater than those Of my opponent Those
of you who know me know that wonld
earnestly, conscien,iously and unsel6shly
try to carry out my pledges. hope
those of you who do not know me will
inquire abou, both my opponent aud me
iiom those who know us before you vote.
Respectfully,
! JNo. w. CnALKLRY.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-11-01

The Foreign Missionary So.
ciety of the NJ. e. Church,
South. has just entered sub
scription with the Subscription
Agency at this place for the
Ladies' Home journal to be
sent for one year as Christ
mas gift to Miss Ella ID. Lever
EFT, 10 Woosong Road. Shang-
hal, China.