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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
Public School Snap Shots

Bessie Peterson and Irma Kirby have
been appointed librarians at the high
school library. Pupils from the grades
may secure books TO read on any Fri
day p. IN. after close of school.
Superintendent w, :. Lister Of Ionia
and superintendent. Sawdon of Grand
Ledge, were visitors at the high school
last week. Both spoke in very high
terms OF our new building.
Miss Lena Thomson, Principal Of the
/ Ellis school received the sad news Of
the death of her brother at Fenwick.
She will he away all this week. Miss
Edith Demorest is taking Miss Thomp-
sons place during her absehce The
teachers of the entire school sent a
floral offering.
TIE boys of the fifth and eight grades
are doing very good work in the manual
training department. When parents
visit the Central school, they should not
fail 10 visit that room. There is
movement to extend the work to the
bows of the high school this coming year.
The pupils of the entire school are
noting with pleasure the recovery of
their little friend Esther Piukham.
The demonstration by the children
last Saturday on the street was pleasing
to all and certainly had its influence
for good. They enjoyed the band and
were proud To carry the banners and
flags.
f. W. Arbury, representative of
Silver. Burdett Go. visited lhp high
school last week in the interest of
music.
Nearly the entire high school attend
ed the special Macbeth malineegiven
by Mr.. Dixon al the Idle Hour last
week. Miss Pinkham gave "A fine
synopsis of the drama before the high
school, and Miss smith explained the
pictures as they were given, with
interest to all.
The eight grade will join with the
high school, in music, on the first and
third Mondays Of each month.
Miss Mararet# McCurry has accepted
a position in the Grand Rapids schools.
for the coming year.
Mrs. r. ID. Nebrght of CORTLAND,
Kansas, is visiting her sister-in-law,
Mrs. NJ. l.. Howe, for few weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06

OF the body which have been decreased
by the malady and greatly improves
the appetite and general health.
AS remedy for gout, rheumatism
and uric acid poisoning this prepara-
ton is extremely reliable and brings
relief very quickly. II also increases
the saline constituents of the blood and
rebuilds the wasted cell tissue 1t is
adapted for many forms Of nervous
disorders, supplying rs it does phos-
phorus which is an important guam
tity in the brain and nervous system.
While A. ID. :. Hepatie Salts is not
''cure alp it is indeed very far reach
ing in its restorative powers and can be
taken successfully for more ailments
than any other preparation. In short
ii might be called System adjustorn
as well as a system cleanser.
1t is perfectly safe and harmless and
one of the very few remedies which can
be freely given to infants as we'll as To
adults. 1t is pleasing TO the taste, un-
like all other salts and its action very
pronounced. When you are i'll, all
tired out, run down, need tuning up, or
your liver causes you trouble, 90 to Il
good physician, but if this is imposSi-
bic try this remedy, note how quickly
you will be benefited. % and scots.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
Election Over Let Everybody
Give Glad Hand for Progress
PUSH IMPROVEMENTS
Go After More Factories
Lets Pave

With election over and politi cal
matters getting settled down TO normal
conditions again spirit of harmony
should prevail in ali lines of business
and social conditions in the city, and
everybody accept the situation grace
tully.
1t is the duty of every citizen to give
a glad hand, put the shoulder firmly to
the wheel and give good strong boost
toward progress in every line for the
betterment of the city. Let the year
1911 be the best in the line of progress
for the city yet known in its history.
Opportunity waits at our door The
Board of Trade and city council should
grasp ii at once and set the wheels Of
progress in motion.
BY all means another factory should
be added TO the business interests of the
city this year and the board OF trade
should get busy 10 land one.
A portion of Main and Bridge streets
ought TO be paved, and a new city hall
should be put under way 1t might
not be bad thing for the board and
city council to cooperate and establish
reading room and gymnasium for the
boys and girls, giving them "A pleasant
and attractive place TO spend an even
ing. A responsible gentleman states
that he would care for such place, as
janitor, free gratis
The question of commission form of
government for cities is coming to the
front all over the United States, and
number of cities have already adopted
the plan. 1t places municipal affairs
and its business in the hands of the
mayor and board Of three or five COM
n.issioners, doing away entirely with
city council and city officers. The
mayor and commissioners TO be paid
a salary large enough to give their
whole time and attention TO loo king
after the business carefully.
1t might be we'll for the board of
trade and city fathers to investigate this
new feature, and push ii if it is good
thing. 1t puts all power of city ad-
ministration, in the hands of the com
missioners, pays them fair salary,
tells them TO give all their time TO the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
MRS. MARY WATKINS
Pioneer OF Grattan and Otisco Is Call
ed At Ripe Old Age

Mrs. Mary Watkins, one of the early
settlers in this township, died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Ada Brown
at Cooks Corners, Saturday afternoon,
March %, 1911, in the eighty-first year
of her age.
Mary Gardner was born near Raris,
Canada, September %, 1880, and came
with her parents To Otisco township in
October 1871, residing here until the
year 1888, or about that time, when she
was married TO Jason Watkins and
went with him To reside on a farm in
Grattan township. To her came all of
the trials and hardships of pioneer life
n new farm, with none Of the COM
forts, and few OF the necessities of today.
Here She lived, working and watching
TIE growth of the country, as the viii
dernes~ bloSsomed into fertile farms,
and comfortable homes took the place
OF isolated log cabins.
10 Mr. and Mrs. Watkins were born
five children, one son and four daugh-
tprS, all of whom are living, and are as
follows: Arthur Watkins, who lives
near Tustip; Mrs. Slayton of Gratlan;
Mrs. Ada Brown of Cooks Corners;
Mrs. Nellie Church of Ionia and Mrs.
Carrie Gardner of Smyrna.
Mrs. Watkins was one Of family Of
thirteen children, all of whom have
now departed from this life, with the
exception of William Gardner of Smyr-
ma, who bears the distinction of being
the thirteenth child and " hose birth
day is the thirteenth day of May.
Three years ago Mrs. Watkins left
her farm home in Grattan and came
back TO Otisco 10 make her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Brown, at Cook IS
Corners, where the funeral services
were held on Tuesday, March 2S, at IL
o'clock a. M, Rev. G.. w. Maxwell of
Belding officiating. The remains were
taken TO Mason cemetery in Grattan
for interment by the side of her hus-
band, who passed from earth life ten
years ago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
A. d. S. HEPATIC SALTS
Best System Cleanser

A. ID. S. Hepatic Salts, which is
one OF the leading preparations made
by the American Druggists Syndicate
of $4,000 resp onsible druggists is
truly remarkable remedy and con-
tains all the medicinal properties OF the
famous mineral waters of Carlsbad,
Pulina, Marienbad, Weisbaden and
others OF the great healing springs OF
Europe. With glass of clear cold
water and teaspoonful OF A. ID. 5
Hepatic Salts you can prepare at
home fresh mineral water like that of
these celebrated resorts and derive very
great benefits from it.
A. ID. $. Hepatic Salts is very far
reaching in its action. 1t is essentially
q system cleanser and il works princi-
pally upon the stomach, liver and bow
els. 1t corrects Indigestion when it
arises from torpid liver. 1t overcomet
constipation and induces healthy
action of the bowels. 1t assists the kid
neys by diverting portion of the func-
tions OF these organs to the skin and
bowels-hence is very beneficial in all
cases OF kidney trouble.
1t is exceptionally efficient, almost a
specific, for gravel. AS a gentle laxa-
tive in cases OF tuberculosis, scrofula
and wasting diseases A. ID. 5. Herpatic
Salts supplies the normal constituents
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
At the congregational Church

The Masonic order will attend the
Congregational church in body at the
Sunday morning service. Special
music is being prepared by the choir
and Rev. Edrie Collins will speak from
the text Prov. 25-9 "De bate thy cause
with thy neighbor himself and discover
not a secret To another. Topic, Mason
rs and what it teaches. Sunday school
al noon; Regular evening service at Z
o'clock.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06
Ayers s-Kimball

At the residence of John w. Cooper,
brother-in-in-law of the groom, Mr..
James |. Ayers and Miss Nellie Kim
ball, of Freeport were married We'd
nesday evening by Rev. |. ). Bussing,
Mr.. Ayers is brother of Mrs. Cooper
and prosperous farmer living near
Saranac. Only friends of the family
were present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06

The townships in pe county gave
the following majorhies on the local
option question: Otisco 13 dry. Odessa
IL dry. Orleans SO dry. Orange As dry
Berlin 81 dry. Lyons l6 wet. Ionia IL
dry. Easton SS dry. Boston III dry.
Portland 81 dry. Dandy 33 dry. Ron
aid lO3 dry. Campbell 81 dry. North
Plains II dry. Keene 80 wet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06

The total vote in the city was $50.
Local option, yes, 456; local option, no
403 majority for local option So.
This was slump from 169 majority
two years ago.
The vote on the amendment relating
to primary school money was carried
by "A majority of 34l.
The majority on the Republican state
ticket in the city over the Democratic
ticket was $50.
Judge Davis received 40 votes and
James Scully received $50 votes, ma
10. - t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06

Mrs. r. ID. Nebright of CORTLAND,
Kansas, is visiting her sister-in-law,
Mrs. NJ. l.. Howe for few weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-04-06

Jacob Weaver and wife have return
eel from their visit to her old home in
the east.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19

and asked relief for Harriet Evans.
On motion of Commissioner Proctor
it was ordered that 81 per month be
sent her at Fairfield.
Petition by John Coyne ct al as fol-
lows: We, the undersigned citizens
of Marion county. living within the
vicinity OF the road hereinafter petit
toned for 10 be opened and establish
ed by your honorable body, hereby pc
titiOn and pray that your honorable
body will grant unto your petitioners
road to be designated and establish
ed as public road or highway agree
able to the statute of the state of
Florida in such cases provided, to-
wit: Com al ne cor of sec II, tp 16, S,
+ p. G, in said county, and thence
run west as near as may be practica-
tions and II, and 10. and 8, and
for such other distance west as the
case may be, to line where the said
proposed road would interesct what
is known now as the Stokes Ferry
and Ocala hard road. Read, and on
motion John l.. Edwards, John Smith
and ]. T. Gaskins, as commissioner S
with W. A. Moorhead surveyor, as
commission to view, mark and lay
out the road as petitioned for and re
port as early as possible.
Mr.. John Smith appeared relative
| TO Mrs. Nellie Sweat of Shady. Or
motion of Commissioner Proctor il
was ordered that warrant for SO be
granted for March, and So per month
be granted Mrs. Sweat for her assist
ance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19

Winner Of the Great Locomotive Chase
10 he Cared for by the City
of Atlanta

Chattanooga, Tenn. April lS.-The
city council Of Atlanta has appropriat-
ed $1,000 for the purpose OF taking
from the scrap iron pile the locomotive
Texas that was used by the COnfed-
crates in capturing the General. when
the Andrews raiders attempted TO burn
the bridges between this city and At
lanta during the civil war. The engine
is 10 De partly repaired. moved 10
Grant Park and a building erected
over it for its preservation as a war
relic. The General i now housed in
the union depot in this city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
Ammunition EXHAUSTED
erals, Quietly Withdrew from Aqua
Prfeta During the Night

Aqua Prieta. Mexico. April IS.-
Where yesterday waged bloody con-
fiict. today peace and quiet mas come.
There are no rebels in sight and the
federals whipped in yesterdays battle
are in full possession OF the city.
II is supposed that Commander
Red" Lopez and BalaSsario withdrew
their force OF about 1000 men be-
cause they had used up practically all
Of their ammunition and were in no
shape 10 meet the assaulting party in
the battle that impended today.
When the conflict ended with the
approach nf night yesterday the reb-
els were in fun possession OF the city.
had chased the federals back from ev-
cry vantage point, taking two OF their
machine guns. The federals lost about
200 in killed and wounded. while Lopez
gave his losses "a about forty.
The rebel army after almost eight
cen hours of hard lighting in defense
Of the town quietly evacuated during
the night. When day broke they were
nowhere TO be seen.
Federal hoops entered the city al
dawn, enCountering no resistance. The
federals approached the town from the
south and east during the early hours
coming in slowly and cautiously les,
they encounter an ambush. Great was
the surprise of the commanders of the
government troops when they reached
the rebel entertainments and found
them empty
Seven Americans Wounded
Douglas yesterday was repeatedly
swept by the fire of the federals and
insurrectos. the machine guns in the
hands OF the federals doing the great
est damage. Seven American residents
of Douglas. which iS in Arizona. and
just across the border from Aqua
Prieta. were wounded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
FRENCH AVIATOR FELL
Added to Those Already I'm the
AyiatOr's Graveyard

Versailles, France. April 19.-Capt
Carron of the French army aviation
corps, fell with his aeroplane yester-
day from a height Of $50 feet and was
crushed to death
The aviator left Orleans for this
city. and was midway between Villa
coublay and Versailles when his ma
chine plunged 10 earth. turning over
as it fell. Carron was caught under
the wreckage.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19

Const. patton brings many ailments
in its train and j the primary cause
OF much sickness Keep your bowels
regular. madam. and you will escape
many OF the ailments TO which women
are Subjec; cofS.pfion is a very
Qences. Nature often needs a little as
ststance. and WREN Chamberlains' :
Tablets are given az the drst indica-
tion. much distress and suffering may
be avoided. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
SAVED HIS MOTHERS LIFE

-Four doctors had given me up,
writes Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca
La. and my children and all my
friends were looking for me TO die
when my soF3nsisted that l use Elec-
trio Bitterf. Lid so, and they have
done me a>~&erfd of god. I will al
ways praise them" Electric Bitters
is a priceless blessing to women trou-
bled with fainting and dizzy spells
backache, headache, weakness, debili-
~, constipation or kidney disorders
Use them and gain new health, vigoI
and strength. They are guaranteed &C
satisfy or money refunded. Only 81
cents at Tydings & company's
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
BURNS WATER, AIR AND OIL

Every housewife should see the dem
onstrations that are now going on at
MessrS. Smith * Roberts furniture
store, Of heating and cooking by the
fuel that is made Of water. oil and air.
1t is clean, odorless and the most eco
nomical fuel known. See IL demon
strated and you will have the attach
ment. Any size cooking stove fitted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
AN ACTIVE LIVER
INSCRES HEALTH

Avoid sickness by keeping your liver
in perfect working order. but don't
take calomel II will do more harm
than good Dodson's Liver-Tone is
far superior, for il has all the good
medicinal properties of calomel. and
none of its disadvantages. Try a So
cent bottle. II dissatisfied. we refund
your money. For sale and guaranteed
by the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
KICKED By 4 MAD HORSE

Samuel Birch OF Beetown. Wis. had
a most narrow escape from losing his
leg, as no doctor>could heal the fright
full sore that %eveloped. but al last
Bucklen's Arfici SAlve cured II COM
pletely. Itsithel lsreatest healer OF ul-
GERS. burns, So4TS. eczema. scalds. cuts,
corns. coId-sores, bruises and piles on
earth. Trv il 25c. at Tyd!ngs & Cos
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
There are Two Kinds of Chill Tonic
PLANK'S AND OTHERS

THE OLD RELIABLE PLANK S
CHILL TONIC IS GUARANTEED
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA, TO
CURE CHILLS, FEVER, COLDS
AND GRIP. YOUR MONEY BACK
IF 1T DOES NOT. TWENTY-FIVE
AND FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
THOUSANDS DYING

Every day from kidney, bladder and
rheumatic troubles. Why suffer death
when a 81 bottle, a siNty-day treat
ment of Halls Texas Wonder, seldom
fails TO cure? Send for testimonials
DR.. f. W. Hall, 1926 Olive street, ST
Louis. Mo. Sold by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
TOURIST DISAPPEA AIRED

Orlando. April l9.-Myron z. Blake
~ Of GIenns Falls. y. Y, who has been
here for the winter. ma disappeared
and his friends Al this place are much
concerned for his safety.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
DAINTY IN APPEARANCE

And delicious in taste are our celebrat-
ed confections. Widely assorted to
please all tastes and desires, they are
made with the utmost care as to purity
in ingredients and in the handling and
packing. They are acknowledged 20 be
perfect in havor and delicious in taste.
Best for young or old. Try our super
ior bon-bons, chocolates and marsh
mallow~. They'll make your mouth
water
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19

Concluded on Fourth Page.)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
FUN. FACT AND FANCY -
IN TABLOID FORM

From James Clarence Harvey's
over the Nuts and Wine
Man j. clay in woman's hands.
Inspired by good god-he stands.
Let vice control. no creed or school
Can make him other than . fool
Fill up the cup and trust 10 luck
Good fortune lies ahead
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-04-19
DEFINITIONS FROM
A CYNTC'S DICTIONARY


Mock orange blossoms are the appro-
pirate flowers 10 send a divorcee
Money-The root that most men are
willing 10 dig for. regardless of
soiled hands.
Modern drama-An work and no plays.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-01-26
Mr.. Cassian Andrews Dead

Mr.. Cassian Andrews died at his resi-
dence near Clements. January goth,
1911, aged about SO years. Mr.. An
drews came tn st. M8ry's about two
and a-haf years ago and settled on the
farm formerly owned by Judge Daniel j
Payne, He was a bright, energetic and
clever man and soon endeared himself to
all with whom he came in contact. He
was especially popular with BOYS and
ha" glad dened the heart of many OF them
10y the loan OF one Of his ponies, of which
he had one az the finest droves in the
country. lie wac man OF fine MORAL
character and sturdy constitution and
could he have been spared would un-
doubt dly have been a great force in the
upbui!ding of our county, Among those
OF W. who knew him the grief at the au-
nouncement Of his death was widespread
and sincere and all hearts beat in tender
est sympathy with his bereaved family.
dis remains were buried AT All Saints
Episcopal graveyard in the presence of
Borrowing friends and relatives.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-01-26

On Friday. January IL, Exercises
IN honor Of st. Agnes. the patronal
saint Of the Sodalitv, were given by
the graduates OF St Mary's AGA
deny in the Academy Hall. The
programme was we'll rendered aud
thoroughly enjoyed At the con
c usiou 'he Rev. Fathers f Y.
Fink. w Stanton and l. J Kelly
delivered addresses in their usual
fe'icitouS style. After cOngratulat
ing The faculty OF the Academy on
the excellent programme presented
and for the lofty ideal placed before
the students, they spoke at lergsh
on the virtues Of ST Agnes, parti-
cularly on her faith and spotless
purity. They earnestly exhorted
their youthful aud ence 70 be most
assduOus in initiating the example
OF their patroual Saint.
PROGRAMME.
Hymn to ST. Agnes, Chorus.
A Tribute 10 ~. Agnes,
Composed by Miss VI. Dawson.
Life and Martyrd dom of st. Agnes,
Miss r. Springer.
81. Agnes Eve, Tennyson,
Miss X. Cunning ham.
The Triumph of 81. Agnes, Miss NJ. bailey.
Another Year, Miss NJ. Stone
Events following the Martysdom OF 81
Agnes, Miss II. Adams
In Patria, Miss NJ. Mattingly
sancta Maria, Battman, Chores.
On the following day, the feast
proper. Rev W. j. Stanton, S. J.
, Il red the Mass in honor OF ST.
Agnes for the SOdality. and at the
CO.. ciusion delivered a glowing
eulogy on the virtue that shoue so
cOnpcIously in the Saints life
which, he insisted should be the
ornrment OF every Catholic maiden.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-01-26
Saved at Deaths Door.

The door Of death seemed ready
10 open for Murray W. Ayers, OF
Transit Bridge n. Y, when his
life was wonderfully saved II
was IN dreadt.I cunu,t,oh," ne
writes. mr skin was almost yellow
eyes surken; tongue coated cmacia-
TED from losing ~ p 'undS. gruwing
weaker daily. Virulert liver trou-
BILE ru li:g me down to death in
spite of doctors Then tha, match
less m adicjne- Electric Bitters-
cured me | reglinrd the 40 pounds
'oSt and now am we'll and strong "
For all stomach, liver and kidney
troubles they re supreme. Soc a,
]. Norris. LeonardtoWn, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-01-26
Orphans Court.

Court met. Tuesday. January a
Judges Key and Bailey present.
First and final account in estate
John j. Bradshaw q ed and approx.
cd.
First and final account in estate oil
Maria L Ferrall filed and approved
and distribution ordered.
Eighth account Of S. GLADYS Hay.
den. guard an 10 Joseph A. d. low,
died and approved.
Account o. sales in estate OF John
J. Bohanan fed and approved.
First and final account in same es.
tate filed and approved and distr.
button ordered.
Inventory Of real and personal
property OF Martha A. Harrison,
deceased, filed and order for sale
granted.
Petition OF Executors OF Isaiah
Canter. fled ana approved and or
der granted
Court adjourned 10 February IA,
prOximO.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1911-01-26
a Wild Blizzard RAGING

brings danger, suffering-often
death-to thousands, who take colds,
coughs and laerippe-that terror OF
Winter and Spring. It's danger
signals are stuffed up" nostrils,
lower part OF nose sore. chills and
fever. pain IN back Of head, and q
threat gripping cough When Grip
attacks, as you value YOUR life. dou t
de ay getting DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. "One bottle cured me.
writes a l. Dunn, Of Pine Valley
Mss, after being laid up three
weeks with Grip" For sore, lungs,
Hemorrhages, Coughs. Colds,
Whooping Cough. Bronchitis, Asth-
ma its supreme soc. 81 90 Guar
au,eed by J j Norris. Leonard
town, Md.