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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Newsy Business Locals
For Busy People Looking
For Bargains. -. 1890.


Spring styles in skirts at G. S. Ar
mold Co. store.
Boys-You can make money by
gathering up old rubbers. We will
buy them at &c a pound in quantities
of less than 20 pounds, or sc in guam
titles of 20 pounds or more-Peck, the
Shoeman.
On Saturday February %, the Oliver
Plow and Cultivator representative
from the factory will be at the Weter
Wise Co. store with new line of their
goods. We invite all those interested
TO come and enter into the discussion
and smoke with us while you look the
line over and listen to the lecture.
Buy your MEMO corset at q. s. Ar
mold Co. store.
Saturday, February 25. is Oliver day
at the Weter Wise Co.
All sizes in MEMO corsets at c. 8.
Arnold Co.
Saturday, February %, is Oliver day
at the Weter Wise Co.
New dress goods at G. S. Arnold Co.
store.
Saturday, February 25, is Oliver day
at the Weter Wise Co.
A new line Of Foulard dresses at e. S
Arnold Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Oblivion Is Right on tho Job.

Mr.. Gerald Stanley Lee has expe
rjenced woe in library. Writes he:
II fell to thinking the other day
when had slipped into the Forbes
Library, that all the documents that
we produce nowadays are being saved
as they never have been saved before
I fell to thinking for second, as
stood there just where the echo ID
by the door, of what 1t all meant.
thought of Springfield Republican
900 years old. / was oppressed. For
mer ages may not have been clever
but they did manage in one way and
another to have fair and reasonable
conveniences for forgetting. .
And | thought of my own innocent
woolly lamb works, of the people ten
years away, perchance. who would be
struggling with them. and 1t came to
me mercifully that oblivion would be
attended to, that II could be depended
upon sometime"
SO II came, and Mr.. Lee may cheer
up. Not all the wood pulp is consum.
ed as breakfast food. Most of IL goes
to make paper. Owing TO its extreme
lack of durability, 1t may be said to
promise oblivion by the carload, ex-
pressage paid. Don't write for pos.
terity. Wood pulp paper won't last
Initiate Charles Lamb, who said.
Hang the age I'll write for an.
tiquity Transcript
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Church of Christ

The Cleaners Young Peoples Battal
ion held their monthly business meet
ing Wednesday evening with Z. w.
knight. AS usual il was an enjoyable
occasion. Young people will make nc
mistake TO visit this company next
Lords Day at IL m.
All people not otherwise obligated
are invited To hear our address on
"Moulding Me whole life by God-like
Ideals.n
The large chorus will er,"Chiisi
Shall Be King" Bible school at I'm.
Christian Endeavor at 800 p. m. Spec.
ial evening address at 700 p. m, 1.-THE
Change of Heart or what is the Script.
ural Heart Anthem, "Arise, Ye
Christian Soldiers" chorus.
The Grand Musical Festival will bt
presented about the last of March.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
How Acorns Work.

II is as good as tonic to see the
acorns now. After winter spent In
luxurious ease, they are learning what
Il is to earn their board and lodging.
They have thrown of their caps, and,
with red faces and jackets split UP
every seam, are intently engaged In
putting down taproots into the mellow
earth, digging away for dear life. As
a result OF this AT of industry the
woods will by and by be full of tiny
oak trees-most Of them, sad to re-
late, destined to be eaten up by grubs
and fungi and such small deer. An
oak Just out of the cradle IL a jaunty
little fellow, with fat, juicy stalk
and the two chunky halves OF the
acorn, probably still in the shell, cling
ing to Il like a lunch In a bag, for II
IN on the stock OF starch stored IN
the meal of the nut that the plantlst
subsists until II develops strength
enough to make a living for itself.
+. A. Washburn is in Chicago or
business.
Prof. Sparrati's great society cfrcul
-psili-be M the Ionia County Fair in tn,
opera house next Monday and Tuesda,
nights. % cents pays the bill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23

Fred A. Washburn and family have
moved into their new home and are
very nicely and comfortably settled.
Mr.. washburn has for "a number OF
years had in mind the building OF
new home on the site he has occupied
for more than twenty years; in fact II
would seem that he could not be salts.
fed 10 live in any other part Of the city
The interior is certainly complete In
every particular, and as soon a.
weather conditions get settled theexter'
ior and grounds will be put In excellent
shape. Mr.. and Mrs. Washburn ars
to be congratulated on their splendid
new home
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23

which is pivoted on rod. Each disk
of the pinwheels is made In two col
ors. AS child runs with one Of
these toys the disks Of the pinwheels
revolve as they do in the old-fashion-
ed kind and the two colors mingle In
a pleasing way. The puzzling part of
the affair, however. is the action Of
the structure on which the pinwheels
are mounted and which revolves In
the opposite direction, making puz-
cling picture. Tire principle. of course,
is simple enough, and II Is easy to
make one of these toys at home, but
to the juvenile mind the action OF the
device is wonderful.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23

Ladies in need of hair goods will
find what they want at Mrs. Wright's,
over the Peoples Bank. Phone 326.
Cash paid for cut hair and combings
trs. Wright's hair-dressing parlor.
All kinds of Fancy and Brick ice
cream to order, for party use. Phone
1873. O'Bryon.
Valentine and st. Patriclz's Day post
cards. 5 for 5 cents at O'Bryon's.
Leave your hair orders with Esther
Olsen. Braids, puffs and pompadours
made from your own combings or fur
nished upon application. Your pat
ronage solicited, and pleasing results
promised. sos Harrison Ave. Phone
GA -
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Disco Farmers Club

The East Otisco Farmers Club will
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Howe,
on Thursday March 2. The regular
business meeting will be held in the
forenoon after which dinner will be
served. The following program has
been arranged: Invocation, Rev. I. S.
Busting; Song by the club, Paper by
o. A. hummer, "Reciprocity with
Canada" Discussion led by Fred Curry,
Reading by Mrs. VIM. Beach, Current
Events Jerry Spaulding; Paper by
Mrs. K. e. Lambertson "Should
Women Suffrage prevail in Michigan
Discussion led by John Kohn. Music
by committee.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
PINWHEeL IS QUITE UNIQUE
II Revolves Both Ways at Once and
Produces Most Bewilderlna
Effect in Colors.

Even the simple pinwheel has been
modernized by an Ohio man. He has
contrived an arrangement whereby the
wheels themselves and the group of
them revolve in opposite directions at
the same time, producing bewilder'
ing effect OF motion and color. This
novel toy consists of three piDwheels
mounted on a three-armed head.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Going Out with the "Pram."

ties Here is a picture of a cuckatoo
wheeling a perambulator In which re-
poses another bird Of the same spe-
cies. This has sent the Juvenile por-
ton OF the metropolis wild with de-
light. The birds also fire off toy can
non, walk on a rolling ball and do
other clever tricks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Local ~
Brevities.

Miss Norma Lowe visited friends In
Ionia Saturday.
NJ. M. BENEDICT made business trip
TO Ionia Tuesday.
Mrs. Albert Cusser went to Orleans
Monday for the day.
Harold Brown was in Grand Rapids
Tuesday on business.
Edward r. Spencer was in Chicago
for couple of days this week on bust
ness,
Thos. WEIGH transacted business in
Grand Rapids couple OF days this
week.
M. j. Prall and Al Wells went to
Chicago Monday for couple Of days
on business.
Edgar Berry went to Chadwick
Monday to visit his brother, Leander
Berry, at the old farm home, who is
sick with grip.
Mrs. Emma Brown and son went to
Rockford Monday and from there to
CORTLAND to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Cassie Brown.
Mrs. F. w. Peck left Monday for
Grand Rapids and from there will GO
to Pierson TO visit relatives and friends
for few days.
Luther Berry left Monday for trip
through the northeastern part of the
state looking up trade for the f. J.
Knapp & Co. Wolverine Paint.
Rev. FIR. Zindler was in Grand Rap
ids Tuesday and Wednesday to attend
the Catholic ceremonies in making FIR.
Schrembs of Grand Rapids bishop.
Mrs. Myra Courier was in the city
over Sunday visiting relatives. She is
with the +. III. Knox company as book
keeper and has general charge of the
office.
Mrs. Louis Leblanc went TO Grand
Rapids Tuesday in order to be ready to
attend the exercises of making FIR.
Schrembs bishop in the Catholic
church.
Mrs. Robert Lawrence Of Garnd Rap
ids was in the city Monday on bust
ness Mr.. Lawrence is at work for the
Worden Grocery Company and they
like city life very much.
f. j. Loveland and wife who have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gregg
for a few days, returned to their home
in Vermontville, Tuesday. Mrs. Love
land is a sister Of Mrs. Gregg.
Salem f. Kennedy of Lakeview was
in the city Tuesday on his return from
Grattan where he visited relatives and
friends and was the guest of "Grandma
Wolfe," who is 80 years old.
Clarence A. Stocum of Rockford was
in the city Sunday. He is the under
taker there and was called here to take
the body of Mrs. Cassie Brown to her
old home in CORTLAND for burial.
Miss Ina Stanton of Lansing, was in
the city Monday. She had been to the
Slayton farm home in Gratran, for q
couple of days and returned here for
short visit. She says her mother and
the rest of the family in Lansing arr
well and comfortably settled.
Frank Hall of Long Lake was in the
city Tuesday. He says it is pretty
quiet at the lake now but expects u
see the coming summer season boom
er for the resort. Rev. Branch is max
ing arrangements to have several cot
tages built on his grounds and Mr..
Brimer has contracts for building 10
of cottages on the old campmeetint
grounds. He has sold the hotel ane
several lots TO f. ID. Decker OF Shiloh
who will operate il this season thu
making a fine place for accomo datin,
resorters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
Leaving Time P. M. Railroad

To Grand Rapids-l0:12 a. m; 3:07 and
9:08 p. m.
To Saginaw-S:23 a. m; DAB and 6:52
p. m.
TO Ionia and Detroit-10:4O a. M. 4:59
pm.
To Howard City-7:17 a. m; 5:36 p. m
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23

Don't miss il.
The Ionia County fair.
At the Bedding opera house
Monday and Tuesday evenings
February 81 and IS. Prices 25 rnd 80.
See Widow Smithers at the Ionia Co.
Fair next Monday and Tuesday eve
nings, at the opera house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23

At the Is cent supper Saturday even
ing the ladies will serve roast pork and
brown gravy, mashed potatoes, bread
and butter, coffee, salads, etc., etc.
Don't miss IL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-02-23
SHOW HAS CAPTURED LONDON
American Circus Takes. English Me
tropolls by storm-TraIned Cucka-
toos Feature.

The big American circus now In
London has taken the town by storm
and all the English weeklies have pic
lures galore of the freaks and animals.
The trained animals especially seem
to appeal to the British heart, and
the trained birds are prime favor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
TRIED FLINFLAM
On AMERICUS
CITIZEN
Same Old ThFGddbare Attempt
Made
To Fleece Merchant Here on Old
Spanish Prison FakG.--PFOmiSG Of
Great Fortune By FakiF to Rescue
DaughteF---FailS to Work Here.

An Americus merchant has once
again been singled out as a victim Of
the old threadbare Spanish prison
fake, so often tried-and successfully
i'm recent years, many credulous
people having parted with their dol
lars in fruitless pursuit of this flying
will-'o- the-wisp chase for a Spanish
fortune.
Beside it, the gold brick scheme is
a Sunday school study in artless in
nocence.
This old she'll game story is of a
wealthy Spaniard in prison in Ma
drid He is immensely wealthy, of
course, his fortune being deftly con-
cealed in a hidden pocket of his va
lise, in the hands of the police.
He has beautiful daughter, a dream
oG S;.l ish loreliness whom he loy5s
dearly.
The Americus man, as we'll as
thousands OF others upon whom the
fake has been attempted, is asked to
come at once to Madrid, secure the
valise containing the great fortune
this time about $35O,OO0, and look az
ter the interests Of the pretty daugh-
ter Of the poor prisoner"
For this piece OF gallantry the
Americus man is to set half the money
or $175,000.
Following is the letter received yes
terday by the Americus merchant,
who was thus singled out as a vic
tim:
Madrid, 23-1, 1911.
Dear Sir
Although I know you only from
good references of your honesty, my
sad situation compels me to reveal
YOU an important affair in which you
can procure a modest fortune saving
at the same time that Of my darling
daughter.
Before being imprisoned here, was
established as a banker in Russia,
as you will see by the enclosed article
about me of many English newspapers
which have published my arrest in
London.
i beseech you to help me obtain
sum of 100000 dollars l have in
America, and to come here to raise
the seizure of my baggage by paying
the registrar of the court the expenses
of my trial and secure my portman-
teau, containing a secret pocket where
I have hidden the document indispen-
sable to recover the said sum. As re-
ward l give up to you the third por-
ton, viz 10000 dollars
I cannot receive your answer in the
prison, but you must send a cabIegram
to person of my confidence who will
deliver it to me-
Awaiting your cable to instruct you
i'll all my secret, I am sir,
Yours truly,
IIADROWSKY.
First of all answer by cable, not by
letter, as follows:
B. LATORRE,
Juanslo 3 Segundo izquierdo
Madrid, Spain.
All right
Barnett.
Of course. the intended victim owe
here in Amaricus will not be caugh
by this well-worn fake even to th
extent of paying for a cable message
It has been tried in Americus of
times before-as it has been elsewhere
He who waits for dead mems shoe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
NEGROES GUARD JAIL
and PREVENT LYNCRING
Stanford, kyn Jail Scene of
Unusual DOiDgS

Stanford, Ky, Feb. ia mob of
negroes heavily armed stood on guard
outside the jail here last night pre-
pared to resist any attempt Of a white
mob to lynch the blacks, Louis Gregory
and Curley Johnson, held for shoot
ing and robbing three white tobacco
farmers on the Danville pike last Non
day night 1t is believed the action Of
the negro mob had the effect OF ward
ing or an attempt to lynch the pris-
oners.
At midnight a posse of armed white
men who are neighb0rs OF the high
waymen's victims drove into town and
secuted about the Jail They advised
against an attempt to storm the Jail, it
is believed, because the slightest NOV
against the negro prisoners would have
resulted in a fierce clash between the
races.
Sheriff Mccarthy and squad Of
deputies stood guard in front of the
Jail during the night. They paid no at
attention to the negroes demonstra-
ton until several shots We're fired in
to the black camp. There is a bitter
feeling against the negroes in this vi
cinity, and the whites are going about
fully armed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
EATING CANNED FRUIT
KILLS THREE CHILDREN
Farmer of DaRVilIG, Ga, Loses
Children in Peculiar Way

Danville, Ga, February l6.-Mr. j.
L. Rutherford, farmer living near
Danville, happened to the sad misfor-
tune of losing three OF his children
as the result of eating fruit from a
can that had been opened overnight.
There are two more of his children ~
ing at the point of death. Moreover
the attending physician entertains but
little hope for the recovery of the
Oldest Mr.. Rutherford is a farmer
of limited means and the good people
of Danville, in order to help him de-
fray the burial and other necessary
expenses, have raised a very substan>
tial purse and turned it over to him
The ages of his dead children are as
follows: Alvine, aged II; Charley,
aged 9 and Genevieve, aged. ?. Willie,
aged 3, at this writing is still living,
but there is very small hope held out
for his recovery, while the oldest, al
girl of 10, will, the doctors, think, re-
cover.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
AMERICUS Will
give TRAIN
WELCOME
Farmers TO See college on
Wheels"
Something Of the Educational Train
Which is Touring the State in In.
tGFGSt Of Agriculture. ItCOmGS to
AmeFiCuS Wednesday, 22nd.

Americus is well represented aboard
the college on Wheels or agricul-
tural train no wtouring the state. in
the persons of Hon. T. G. Hudson, state
commissioner Of agriculture, and Dr..
p H. Bahnsen, state veterinarian. who
address the farmers, as do the other
officials at each stop made
The college on Wheels" will reach
Americus next Wednesday, 22nd, and
great reception will await it here.
All of Sumter county will rally here
on that date
President Soule's talk is along
agricultural lines, urging farmers TO
take advantage of present day oppor-
tunities in an educational way, so that
they may get better results from their
land.
Mr. Hudson shows by facts and fig
ures that diversified crops would make
more money than anything else on a
small tract of land. He urges a study
of soil and climatic conditions and
stresses soil preparation as one means
of getting abundant yields.
stop sending your money to other
states for products you can raise al
home" Mr.. Hudson says. stop send
ing off for foodstuffs that can be
easily grown in Georgia at a profit.
Raise the stuff here and keep your
money"
The address of r. F. Duckworth is
on cooperation among farmers and
is interesting. He thinks the time has
come when better and larger accom-
plishments We're possible through an
cooperation.
Dr. Bahnsen talk on stock raising
is always to the point with respect to
this section gave an abundance Of
practical information.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
GROVES ALLOWED TO
GET OFF ON 4 FINE
MacOn's Law and Order League Gets
Setback.

Atlanta, Ga, February 16.-W {.
Groves, of Macon, may pay his fine
for violating the state prohibition law
and will not have to serve a term III
Jail. The state prison commission to-
das refused the petition Of the Ma
con Law and order League Of Macon
which fought the commutation of the
Groves sentence, the commission de-
Gliding that clemency for Groves should
be granted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
PRISON COMMISSION
DENIES APPLICATION
RdWIinS Boys Refused Pardon
Yesterday

Atlanta, Ga, February 16.-The state
prison commission today refused TO
recommend the release of the Raw
Inns boys, who are serving life SEN
tences for murder John R. Hooper
of Macon, made a plea for clemency
but the commission declined to give
the Lowndes county men their liberty
The solicitor general of the Valdosta
circuit opposed their release.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17

Fresh Shad, Bream, Perch and Trout
today at Sherlock & Cos.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
TO SEE LIE C0NTE BLOOMS
WORTH TRIP TO THOMAS
Orchards Resemble HilIOcks of Snow
Near ThOmasyiIIe.

Thomasville, Ga, February l6-'
This is pear blossom season in South
Georgia, and it is worth a trip here
70 see the LeConte trees in full bloom
in the many orchards around here.
The trees are like hillocks OF snow
so thick are the blossoms upon them
ard If the always dreaded cold SNAP
does not come along to make tho
bloom buds drop, the crop of pears
tnis year will be the largest in many
'suosgas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
JOAQUIN MILLER
is SERIOUSLY Ill
"POet of the Sierras" Believed to Be
at Deaths Door.

Oakland, Cal, February 16-Faint
hope is held for the recovery of Jol-
quin Miller, widely known as the
poet of the Sierras,' who lies crit
ically i'll at a local hospital Intes-
final troubles, complicated with ills
incident to old age, have brought about
his condition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
MACON LOCKER CLUBS
TO FIGHT CITY TAX
Club Employ Counsel in Effort to De-
feat Ordinance.

Macon, Ga, February 1G.-Ali Of the
locker clubs in Macon have employed
counsel and will fight the effort Of the
city of Macon to impose a tax of $500
per year. The city council recently
passed an ordinance requiring a $500
tax.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
MONEY LOANED

facilities getting FARMS
handle business with ed dispatch conducting
my present perfected by
parties apply money promptly
they get
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
All right.

Barnett.
Of course. the intended victim over
here in Amaricus will not be caught
by this well-worn fake even to the
extent of paying for a cable message.
It has been tried in Americus Of
times before-as it has been elsewhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17
FREEZE MEANS DEATH
TO GEORGIA PEACH

Trees Throughout South Georgia Are
in Full Bloom.
Macon, Ga, February ia freeze
would totally destroy the Georgia fruit
crop. Everywhere in this section the
trees are in full bloom and the or
chard owners are very uneasy ovCr
the next change in the weather The
fruit, if killed, means loss of 100000
600 to Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17

When a woman has curly hair it's a
sign it's natural If it's only pinned on
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-02-17

He who waits for dead mems shoe
is liable to get cold feet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-11-29
Honor Belongs to Pilgrim Fathers.

Long before the advent of the Pill
grims in Massachusetts all rituals con-
'tained expressions of gratitude TO
God for his mercies. In chat OF the
Church of England special prayers
were provided for the Sunday service.
This service, however, must be care
fully distinguished from the Thanks
giving day of the Pilgrim fathers. Fail
ure TO make this distinction has led
to the groundless claim that the Pop
ham colonists were ''the first to keep
Thanksgiving day" In America. The
service at Monhegan. on which this
claim is based. was the regular Sun.
day service of the Church Of England:
and while it had an elemert Of thanks
giving, the day can In nowise be re-
garded RS a Thanksgiving day as that
term is understood. Contemporary
evidence rsfutes all claim to the con-
tyaTy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-11-29
INSPECTOR UNDER ARREST.
Food Official Taken Into Custody
at Malvern, Charged With
ExtOrtion.

Malvern, Nov. 27.-M. e. Flynn
of Burlington, assistant state inspec-
tor for the pure food department,
was arrested here toe ay, charged by
w. S. Dickerson of Pacific junction
with malicious threat to extort. "
Flynn was released for appearance at
Glenwood for trial. Flynr's crest
followed the discharge of Dickerson
in court, where he had been IA :
ranged on a charge made by Flynn
of sell ng hay to Burlington parties
which had been damaged and was
not as represented.
Both actions are unusual and high
ly interesting. 1t is the first tine
effort has been made to use the
pure food department for prosecu-
ton in the sale OF hay, and it is
claimed that when flynn is brought
to trial some sensational testimony
will be given.
Attorney l.. T. Genung of Glen
wood, who appeared for Dickerson
in the so-called pure food case, con-
tended in his argument that upon
Flynn's claims COW would be guilty
of misdemeanor if she ate hay that
had not been INSPECTED.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-11-29

4 =
You are cordially invited to
. send the Public Opinion to your
. friends as a Christmas present.
A weekly reminder of your
. friendship.