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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

prophecy that the King Of Assyria
should not come into the city nor shoot
an arrow there, nor even come before
1t with shields. nor cast up embank-
ments OF siege, but that the Lord
would defend the city as His own
Doubtless the prophecy seemed strange
to the people. By what miracle this
could be accomplished they could not
think. The lesson to us Is that:
God moves In a mysterious way
His wonders to perform:
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm
A Hundred and Eighty-fivs Thousand
Slain In a Night
Isaiah briefly and POLITICALLY declares
that the angel of the Lord smote the
camp OF the Assyrians. without ex-
planning In what manner. We remem-
Der the statement OF the Scriptures
that wind and fire and lightning may
be the Lords messengers or "angels."
Quite probably. In this instance, the
messenger Of death may have been a
malignant form of fever said to pre-
vail at times to the northeast Of
Egypt; but it matters not to US what
messenger the Lord used to turn back
the Assyrian hosts.
The lesson for US Is to note the d.
vine power which overrules, orders
and directs. so that all things shall
work together in harmony with His
will. Ii was not His will that Assyria
should become the first Universal EN-
pire. That honor was reserved for the
|. Kingdom Of Babylon. a century later
at exactly the proper time when God
was prepared to withdraw His own
typical kingdom, Of the line OF David.
from the earth-to be overturned,
overturned. overturned" until The Mes
slab should come.
The lesson TO the Christian is that
we should keep right with God, abid.
ing under the shadow OF the Almighty;
and that so doing, all things shall
work together fer our good.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Contemporary Opinion Of Beethoven.

When the First Trios and the
First Symphony appeared, the con
servative critics declared that they
were "the confused explosions of a
talented young mans overweening
conceit."
The Second Symphony was called q
monster. a dragon wounded to death
and unable to die, threshing around
with its tail In impotent ragel"
Later, Won Weber declared of the
sublime Seventh Symphony, that the
extravagances of this genius have
reached their ne plus ultra, and Bee
thoven Is quite ripe for the mad
house. "-Dole, Famous Composers"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

true people. He
delayed, however,
to give the word
Of comfort, until
the necessities Of
the case ha d
hunbled the peo-
pie and taught
them a lesson Of
faith and depend
ence upon their
God. Then came
the a n s w er Of
the Lord, the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
More Than He Meant.

TIL parishioner was explaining mat
ters to the pastor.
Il don't go out much" he said
either to church or anywhere else.
am a sufferer from insomnia"
II am going to preach sermon on
that subject next Sunday morning.
said the Rev. X. Mowatt Laightly
Come and hear It; I am sure 1t will
bring you some relief"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29

did your friend the south pole ex.
plorer suffer many hardships?"
Il should say so. He had to write
fifty newspaper and magazine articles,
give 1000 lectures, attend 200 pink tea
parties and signed his autograph SO
often he nearly got writer's cramp.-
Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
First Insertion May 9TH. 1911.
Notice of Hearing of Claims

state Of Michigan County of Ionia Ss-Not,co
Is hereby gi"cn. th"t by an order of the Probate
Court fof the county of Ionia. made ON fhe
wenty-seNcnth day OF April. A. d. 1911 fonr
months nom that date were allowed for credit,
ors TO present their claims against the estate ar
kathrihe nuit late OF said County, deceaSed
quired to present their claims To said Probate
Court NJ the Probate Office In the CITY OF Ionis
ior examination ana allowance, on or before
such claims will be heard before said Court on
Monday, the twenty eighth day of August nv.
Dated April nth, A. D. 1921
l.. 81 MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
Judge of Probate
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
In fhe EraV

why do women who are acquainted
always kiss when they meet?"
"They don't when they meet at the
bargain counter in search of the same
article"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
A Dubious SAVING.

He-They say that the face is an
index of the mind.
She-I don't know. 1t doesn't follow
because a woman's face is made up
that her mind is.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
AN EARLY BIRD.

Hark, oh. bark.
What's this we hear1
The first spring song
Comes. sweet and clear.
A poet trills
His roundelay
About the buds
And blooms O. May,
Extolling fair,
Bucolic scenes
Rush copy for
The. magazines.
His notes. methinks,
Are liquid bold.
Although he has
A dreadful cold.
Thanks. happy bard,
But don't forget,
The spring you sing
II way of yeti
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Yesl Aualnl

The Wife, am % today, dear;
what are you going to give me?
The Husband-Let me see! What
did give you the last time you were
2S?-Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
A Family Tale.

II lost control Of my automobile
when 1t caused the accident"
How did you come to lose control
of it?"
MY wife was steering It."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
sENNAcHERIH TURNED BACK

the payment OF
an annual tribute.
Egyptians. Philis.
tines and Sidoni-
ans urged Judah
to join them In
I b e confederacy
by which they
hoped all might
regain their liber'
ty from the AS
syrian yoke. Urg'
ed by his people,
Hezekiah Joined
&hta aAnfadnroay
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Looked SusplcIous.

What leads you to believe that she
Is always trying to find an excuse to
break off your engagement"
"She is eternally trying to find out
what my salary is
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
TemptafIon.

II you cannot remove temptation
from the boys. ther. reverse the order
and take the boy away from tempta.
uon--Rsv. Roby Day. Methodist. Kan
sas CITY.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Tombstone Lies.

Oft the sorriest cuss
And a son-of-a-gun
Gets a fine epitaph
When his life-race is run.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
CHURChes.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Se5
vices at 1890 a. m. and 1880 y. IN. Sabpat
school at close of morning service. Praye
meeting on Thursday evening. REV. q. w
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services
1880 a. IN. and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath scho
at :46 a. m. Prayer meeting ON Tn ursda
evening. REV. EDRIE COLLINS, Past.f.
BAPTIST Gnu RCH-Services at 1880
IN. and 80 y. "A. Saba n school a. close II
morning service. Prayer meeting Thursday
day evening. REV. FRANK f. IRVING. Pastor
CHURCH OF CHRIsT-Preaching on eac
sunday at 1880 and 1880 Communion
every Lords Day. C. H. At $50. -. > az
IL m. PRAYER Meeting Thursday evening
Rev. L. 3. BUssI No Pastor
FREE METHODIST Gil u nCH-Prayer an
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. M Preach
ng at 2 80 y. IN Prayer meeting Frida
evening. REV. j d. Phillips, Pastor.
HOLY TRINITY MISsIoN-Services in the
Church House, corner Congress and Alderman
streets. sunday services $50 and 1920 a. IN. and
I:30 p. m. Sunday School, IL 40 Thursday and
Holy days, $50 a. IN. Other services as announced
All seats free at all services. Everyone welcome.
The REV. FLOYD KELLER. b. ID. Priest In Change.
ST, JOSEPH'S CAThoLIC-Services d,
300 a. M and $3.50 a. m. alternately every
sunday morning. REV. FIR. ZINDLER.
LATTER DAY SAINTS-North Side, Mil
iard Addition, corner of Eager and Moulton
Street-Sunday school at l0:30, social meet
Ing at IL 80 a, m, preaching at 1880 y. IN.
prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1880.
Everybody welcome.
A. N. Hill Pastor
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH = Services
are held in Room over 100 Main street. Sunday
morning service at lO.45; Sunday school at close
of morning service Wednesday evening testi:
mony meeting at 7:30. All are welcome at these
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-29
Full Many.

Full many a man,
BY cares opprest.
Would gladly join .
The Sons of Rest.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-16

Hark twas the Troubadour breathing her name,
Under the battlement softly he came:
Singing from Palestine, hither come,
Ladye love! Ladye love! welcome me home.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-16
From 4 Painting by ARTHUR BECHER

Thomas Haynes Bayly va, born
at Bath. England, IN III. died
at CheIienham IN 1880 He wa
prominent as song writer. dramahst,
and novelist. Among his playa was
Perfection. and hls popular song,
included The Soldier Tear. I'd
Be- a Butterfly we Mei-Twas
IN Crowd Among his noveb
were 'The Ayimers' and "A Le-
send Of Killarney
New-York tribune., 1911-04-16

Sh. for the Troubadour hopelessly wept,
Sadly she thought of him when others 81 lept:
Singing in search of thee, would might roam.
Troubadour! Troubadour come to thy home.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-16

Gaily the Troubadour touch'd his guitar,
When he was fastening home from the war:
Singing from Palestine, hither come,
Ladye lovel Ladye lovel welcome me home.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-16
GAILY THE TROUBADOUR
illustrated Song Number 4

Words and Music
1V
Thomas Haynes Bayly
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05

I must see the man, and you must ar
range it. Come, are you my son, or
are you not?"
II am your son all right" answered
the younger man; "but I tell you
frankly that have cast in my lot with
Gormly and this isn't going to make
any difference. Perhaps we can stave
this Off Or"
''At any rate I must see Gormly,
and you must help me. For Gods sake,
don't stand there arguing with me, but
arrange in some way to bring Gormly
and me together secretly and without
delay!"
LET me think minute" said the
younger man at last, impressed by his
fathers terrible insistence. IT have
it. The car is at the door fortunately.
I'll run down and tell Gormly you
want to see him about this cursed
business. I don't know whether can
persuade him to meet you or not; but
I'll do my best. Then you go over to
Louise Stewards at once
"Hurry then, and don't tell your sis
ter or your mother anything of this .
said Haldane as he rose to end the
interview.
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05

an open letter. the emergency uhlchs
We discussed has come upon 10 sooner.
than we anticipated s
The gil was very nervous and ex-
cited, her hands trembledsas she held
out the paper.
What! What do you meant" gasp
ed Haldane. his own agitation not less
evident.
Could it be possible that his daugh-
ter had already heard Of this revela-
ton?
Here is the letter from Mr.. CORN
II, which Livingstone just brought me.
wife"
What answer shall you give him.
sis?" asked her brother, intensely in
terested.
Il haven't made any yet" was the
reply. But / can only repeat what
said the other night: that while I re
spect and admire Mr.. Gormly exceed.
.nly, do not love him."
"At least" questioned the Older
Haldane, you don't dislike him, dc
your"
Dislike him, father? Not at all.
have just said"
well. give me the letter then
and
At this moment the footman, bowine
before the open door, entered. "Bee
pardon, SIR he said. "but a party by
the name of Liffey Is waiting outside
| to see you.s
Charley Liffey!" exclaimed the SOL
Of the house. what is he doing her.
now?"
"Why," said Eleanor in great sur
| prise, that is the grand chief of th'
Sachem society and the most noto
rious-''
Eyes, yes. I know" tnterposed Hal
dane quickly. 'You will kindly leav'
| me for a few moments, all Of you
Where is Mr.. Liffey?'
| .I've got him waiting in the hall
SIR
Tell him l will see him here. Liy
! ingstone, do you carry out my In
functions at once. Eleanor. say moth
ing to Mr.. Gormly about this propos
ton until have seen him. Now leav
me-"
"But, Beekman-'' began Mrs. .Ha
dane.
"Father!" protested his daughter.
/ Eliza said her husband. mot al
other word! Eleanor. am tried no'
beyond endurance. Please go!"
When Liffey entered the librar.
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold. artful wife Of
.eH toWn rhey ps9sprep prepare IT to elops in Blind
ing blizzard but are confronted by the the
n,audlin husband; He Is shot hot; by by. the
upon himself. In their fight to the
iroaa T stat9n t5a the USP puts Sss
on his own and follows hanging to the
stirrup strap. Seeing he is an impsdi, p:ato
a snow drift and rides on Half-frozen
he stumbles into the railroad station o 9ast
as the train bears the woman mar ce"rse aWays
Gormly. is ulti-mllionaire in New
York. He meets Eleanor Haldane. a
beautiful and wealthy settlement per w9TaeF WarE
Gormly becomes owner OF a steamship
line and finds himself frustrated III In pier n9
der dermen. ell backed saS by the S Gotham Fraction
company. An. autom0tile accident pIings
the Haldanes to his country home: Corn n
New York and redeem the city from cor, or
ruption Mr.. Haldane in long ,s;at deslred
interview with Gormly, makes an nj tnui,iIh which
the latter has been waging IN the news eny,s-
papers against the Gotham Traction COM
bhy bsing the ano head @on Gormly Soidly announces
his plan of campaign to Haldane. Gormly
rides to Haldane's place. carrying Wo.u er
he refers to the ride Of the night before ore
as mild compared to one he experienced
in his boyhood days. The papers an
] esaaaa 5 81 ths tor ps
produced q tremendous sensation Inc
Mnses aSs pasS S9vertares sfeirg to the
dorsement Of his candidacy by the outs =
Gormly, however, rejects all proposed
ssnss sey or the RnF IS IS heia sGs at
dane Home. Many political dlgnlIarless e :
and henchmen are present and ways ana q
means are advanced to dampen Gormly, 3
mayoralty aspirations and sidetrack ms rs
proposed pdS as an ne opposition candidate; the
whole machinery Of the city's detective
force is to be used to dig. up somethins
damaging to Gormiy Haidann, dan,ncsr r.' tbat 1st
he will support Gornlly. The re1gnln!g
party then decides to name non-partl-
san ticket for the purpose OF tia r,sS
through a Freight Traction company
franchise. without which the Sachem So
ciety would be helpless The press mere
chant candidate, now under pressure, ol-
vides and the campaign wakes warm "A
resolution Is introduced granting gratul-
Gorrnly offers ten million dollars for the
franchise. The excited populace threaten
to mob the aldermen. when addressed by
chant have critical moment. The de-
tective force reports valuable clew.
Miss Haldane congratulates Gormly on
what she terms new, Declaration OF In,
declaration Of love. He is shocked by
the confirmation Of his suspicious that
her father Is the head and backbone O. OF
the notorious traction company which he
is attempting to overth row: Public senti-
ment turns overwhelmingly against the
Mss Haaane h Informs aao Rer parsnts
Gormly's declaration to her, which they
characterize as impude nee and insolence.
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
Let me think" he said family at
ZkU5Zn47z0M5 ~ UAR6oRW/zEzV7z
cap,sNcxy 1905 SyAA5Nz 1Neo cnAeeNr

LET me think, he said family at
last.
"You don't have to think" went on
the young man with unconscious
cruelty, ..to say how deeply you are
involved in the affairs OF the Gotham
Freight Traction company"
'As deeply as anybody can be" was
the desperate admission
Good God!" exclaimed Livingstone.
surprised in spite of his forewarning
you! It isn't possible. I saw the
proofs with my own eyes, and yet /
wouldn't believe that you would ally
yourself with that gang of thieves
and, scoundrels."
Somebody had to take that fran.
chise and build that road" answered
his father. 1--WE are giving the people
good service, and"
Don't make excuses" said the
young man, brushing them away with
wave of his hand. "How on earth
are we going to explain the facts?
What will Eleanor think?''
"You have influence with Gormly.' %
said the father. Go to him. Tell him
that must see him and at once. Can
you bring him here?''
We'll, he's watched like hawk,
said young Haldane. "Your dirty
crowd has detectives on his trail all
over New York. If he came up here
it would be reported in every paper
in the city tonight and tomorrow
morning"
Never mind that. I must see him. .
Look here, father. I am not mixed
up with the Gotham Freight Traction
company and that gang that you're
allied with, and don't intend to be
involved in any scheme you may un
dertake to get Gormly in trouble"
81 don't intend to make any trouble
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
CHAPTER xII.-continued.

70 =
81 don't know what they are"
well, / think l do,'' returned the
young man.
What are they?" his sister asked
him with great eagerness.
But young Haldane was not quite
prepared to declare what things they
were.
''On second thoughts" he said, eva
sively Il don't know. At any rate l
want to talk some matters over with
father"
Financial matters, my boy?"
Political"
VERY well. If your mother and sis
ter will excuse us, we will go into
the library"
Certainly" answered Mrs. Haldane,
making virtue of necessity.
'Tf they concern me or my rela.
ton to Mr.. Gormly," said Eleanor, 81
should like to know them immediate.
ly."
t'They concern us ALL" he answered
And, by the way" he added, 'T was
going to withhold it; but I might as
we'll give it to you now Here's a
letter to you from Mr. Gorm1y. He
asked me to give it to you when ]
saw you. was going to talk to father
about this other matter before I gave
it to you; but you can read it over
while we are gone"
what was it you wished to say tc
me, Livingstone?" began the older
man as they entered the library.
Father" returned his son with be
wildering abruptness, "I learned a,
headquarters today that you were the
head and front of the Gotham Freight
Traction company and all the rotter
lot against whom we are fighting"
From whom did you learn this p
asked the older man quietly. IL
"From Gormly himself"
Does anybody else know it,"
1T isn't generally known, If that's
what you mean.
And suppose that am-er-inter
ested in the traction company?
ITO what extent are you interest
ed?" asked the younger man.
well, that was not the question
asked you.''
But it is the question with me
father"
II recognize no right that you have
to put such questions to me-"
II may not have any right: but
am doing it just the same. / know
and we all know just what the Gotham
Freight Traction company is. w,
know that 1t is robbing the people
And for that reason want to know
how deeply you are interested in It."
go back to Gormly and find out!
thundered his father, intensely anger
ed at the young mans scathing dc
nunciation.
NO. sir. I'm going to find it ou
from you before / leave this room.''
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05

now empty of all it's former occupants
save the elder Haldane, he confronted
very agitated and very angry man.
do you know what's up now, Lif-
fey?" was the question that was hurled
at him.
DO know what's up? Well about
the best news that we could hear Is
up
''You regard it that way. do you?
Well, don't"
What do you mean?"
why, Gormly has discovered my
connection with the Gotham Freight
Traction company and the close al
lance that exists between the Sachem
society and the corporation, and all
the rest of IT.
The devil you say!" cried Liffey.
Its SO. and he has it all ready to
publish tomorrow morning"
We'll, that's bad," returned the
boss; sbut it might be worse. The
quieter these things are managed, the
better; but still it amt so bad as It
might be. You see 1t was bound to
come out sooner or later. and
My dear man, you don't under
stand the importance of this matter.
For the Gotham Freight Traction com.
pany to be found to be in close al.
lance with the Sachem society and
| with the administration will lose us
the election, and then the New York
Traction company franchise goes
and
Well, just walt q bit, Mr., Haldane
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
ARE|hARKlb
cuREFOR DYsPEPsh
Munyon's Stomach Treatment
Performing Miracles.
MUNYON TELLS you
HOW TO GET WELL
FREE OF CHARGE

:. "A feW days ago received letter
years Of age, and has occupied several
important positions. but owing to indf-
gestion and inability to sleep he has been
work and has consequently been dis
charged on the ground OF neglect Of duty.
He goes on to say that he Is q young
has suffered from dyspepsia, which has
SO affected his nerves that he Is unablo
to sleep. and that it is not neglect upon
asks my advice in this matter.
For the benefit Of a large number OF
answer ss this letter publicly hoplns thai
1t may be the means Of helping many
who may be affected in this way.
be we the the cam s
made strong. The nerves must be made
strong before one can sleep we'll. No
one one Is sc capable OF doing & his best who is L
form of nervousness. The greatest gem
erals have been men Of iron nerve anA
indonitable will. They have had perfect
: 1T is said that Napoleon lost the bat
tie Of Waterloo because Of At Of indi-
gestton. Grants enormous reserve power
was due to well stomach. Abraham
Lincoln said that he did not know that
he had stomach. Grover Cleveland. 4
a hearty meal at or 8 o'clock In tho
morning. go to bed and sleep soundly un-
til O'Clock and get up refreshed, ready
.Pres. Taft is another type OF healthy
manhood. Who thinks for one moment
that Fnitad he wouad & be the Fiesidsnt OF fns
speptfc or affected with some nervous
ailment? I claim that two-thirds OF All
the failures in professional and business
life are due to weak and deranged stofa-
achs.
mo business house would care to em-
ploy a dyspeptic representative to sen
the men who stand behind counters to-
day. earning from $12 to SIS week. win
reason gft bat eey1ga 5s1 dns these haF for % s
They lack the nerve power and COM
manding strength that come from good.
sound stomach.
mo one cares to hear dyspeptie
preacher. No matter how pious he may
be, he is bound to reflect his bilious and
taundiced condition. He will unconscious
" inoculate his hearers with his meian-
choly feelings.
mo one would think of entrusting an
% dyspeptic lawyer. any more than no
would care to entrust his own life. or.
that Of a dear one. in the hands OF ply
speptic Men must have good digestlon.
strong nerves and vital manhood in or
der to render a clean, clear-cut decision
Il believe that more m than half Of tho
divorces can be traced to HI health. I
want every dyspeptic to try my STOMACH
treatment. for 1t corrects nearly al fornU
| Of Indigestion and nervousness It maakee
old stomachs almost as good as new. 1f1
! marvellous power for digesting food and
| rich, red blood. This. in turn, strength
ems the nerves, builds up the general sys-
| tenn. and will surely prolong hfe And
| make it q pleasure to live and do tha
! things allotted to u.s.
Professor Munyon makes no charge fsz
| consultation or medical advice: not PEN
| ny to pay Address Prof J. M. Munyon,
| Munyon's Laboratories. Fffty-third and
| Jefferson streets. Philadelphia. Pa.
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
Red Cross christn1as Seals.

Red Cross Christmas seals. g
A statement denying the recent re-
ports about the abandonment Of fhe
Red Cross Christmas seal sale has
been issued by the National Associa-
ton for the Study and Prevention OF
tuberculosis. The statement declares
that not only will the sale be held
this year, as in the past three years,
but that it will be conducted on broad
er lines than ever before. The only
order issued by the postofice depart
ment which bears on the sale of Red
Cross seals was sent out on July /.
and prohibits the use Of the MATS to
letters and packages bearing nom
postage stamps on the face, and also
to any mail bearing seals which re-
semble postage stamps, if used either
on the face or back. The Red Cross
seal to- be used this year has been
submitted to the postoffice depart
ment and approved, and thus may be
used, but only on the back of letters
and packages. The design to be used
this year depicts pretty winter scene
embossed in heavy red circle. The
corners are white, thus giving the ef
feet when affixed to letter or .
package of round seal.
Orange County observer., 1911-10-05
CHAPTER XIII.

Tho Desperate Position OF Haidane.
At this crucial moment there was
knock on the door. Bidden to enter,
Eleanor came In. followed by her
mother.
Father" she said. proffering him