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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
A Wonderful Healing Influence
In Kidney Troubles.

A year and half ago was taken
with severe attack of kidney trouble
that panied me to such an extent that
morphine had to be given me. Was at
tended by doctor who announced it
as stone in the bladder and prescribed
Lithia Water. took Lithia water and
tablets for some time and received no
relief from them. | stopped taking
medicine for some time and having some
of DIR. Kilmer 'sSwamp- Root in the house
| decided to try it and felt much relieved I:
while taking the second bottle common
ced to pass gravel. in all at least a half
a dozen or more and have not suffered
the slightest since and in all have taken
one bottle and half and feel very
grateful to Swamp-Root
Yours very truly.
II. w. SP1NKS,
Personally appeared before me this
18th day of August, 1909, II. w .Spinks,
who subscribed the above statement and
in fact.
A. Il. LEE.
Notary Public.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
"Gredf Oaks from Little
ACOrns Grow"

This true very true of many things other than trees.
From small beginning position of immense power and
influence has been the luck good fortune of many manuac
turing and mercantile in this glorious land of
Others have had fight for every advanced they made
have only steady But
does win and will win you keep steadily pushing your to
the front of the Keep what the people want Give
them deal Be active courteous and polite Always
make people feel that every dollar they spent with
you given of goods and you will
win There is why you should not win.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
CniIdr0n Cry
FOR fLETCHER's
G a 9 = Q RIA

Alfred T. White from Daniel J.
Wheaton and Annie S. Wheaton. his
wife, farm containing 165 acres. more
or less, near Box Iron. and fronting on
the county road leading from Snow Hill
to Duer's Neck. Consideration. 50, 500.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
All HaIIOWS Parish Church

Nov. II. Twenty-f fourth Sunday after
Trinity. Celebration Of Holy Communion
at 7.30. Mathis. Holy Eucharist and
Sermon at 1890. Topic. How to use
the Church Ritual. Evensong and
Sermon at 7.30. Topic, Christ the
Healer"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16

Orlando Harrison from Alfred F.
Powell and Clara Powell. his wife, an
undivided one-half interest in tract of
land containing 400 acres. more or less.
at the head Of Newport Bay. in the
Third Election District. Consideration,
$40, etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
Letter to
Or. kilmer a Co.,
Blnuhamton. N. ).
Prove What Swamp.Root WlII Do for You.

Send to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information. telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure to mention the Demo
cratic Messenger. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
ChiIdron cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 9 TO RIA

Grover c. Carmean from Elijah A.
Carmean and Maria Z. Carmean, his
wife, parcel Of real estate containing
1870 acres, more or less. in the Sixth
Election District. Consideration, $40,
etc.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-16
Money Helps to
Make a Man
Money in bank
is more than
money it is
character. 1t

TndheS YOU u
good workman. II helps you TO get
work. Your thrift is recognized. The
thrifty man with a bank account gets
promotion in preference to the one
without lie is regarded as reliable.
He is reliable as rule and is good
citizen.
This bank wants the wage earners,
the farmers. merchants, the young
people who would be thrifty. get pro-
motion and be good citizens.
1t matters not how small your ac-
count may be to start with. we will
appreciate it none the less. Bring your
money down and open an account with
it today.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Old Time Supper

Everyone invited. Everyone will
want TO come to the delicious old time
supper TO be served by the ladies of the
Baptist church in their dining room
February Il, from five to seven p. m.
Guests are requested to come in at
the front entrance where they will be
received by George Washington and
his spouse Martha, with old time hos
pitality.
Colonial DANES and misses will wait
upon the tables. Decorations and
favors will be in keeping with the oc-
cossion. On the menu are fried chick
ell, potatoes southern style, brown
bread, baked beans, fruit cake, tarts
and preserves.
Come and enjoy social hour and
have a supper the flavor OF which you
will like TO remember. Bill only 25
cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Firemen Kept Busy

The Bedding Fire Department has
been more than busy of late answering
fire alarms. Friday noon, the depart
ment was called out by a small blaze
at the National hotel caused from a
small boy and some matches, only
slight damages resulted. Monday
morning the boys were called 10 the
home of Frank II. Hudson on South
Bridge street where slight explosion
in his heating plant resulting from
frozen water pipes created scare for a
minute. Tuesday morning an alarm
was turned in on account of a small
blaze in the roof Of the small house
occupied by John Curtis on depot
street. The continued cold spell has
made danger from fires quite noticible
and the city is to be congratulated that
no more serious conhagations have
arisen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK
Increases Its Capital Stock and Adds
New Members to Its Stockholders
and Board of Directors

President Spencer, who has been
president from the organization of the
bank 10 years ago, tenders his resigna.
ton, and Brinton F. Hall is elected in
his place. Mr., Spencer retains his
position as one of the banks directors.
w. II. .0Locke and John Campbell resign
and George w. Moulton and Fred
Underwood are elected TO fill the
vacancies.
There has been added TO its stock
holders, several new members, men Of
high financial standing and influence.
The Peoples bank has always been
liberal and progressive and always
been to the front in everything tending
TO the good Of the community and
advancement of our city. 1t has al
ways numbered among its stock
holders and directors men Of high
character and financial standing.
We bespeak for the future of the
Peoples Savings bank increased pros
perity and progress. x
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

up better, braver, grander war
record or man of Higher ideals, morals,
or business ability as candidate for
Department Commander than Major
Frank II. Chase OF Bedding. To know
him is not only 10 respect but love
him.
The Banner gladly seconds the nom-
ination of Major Chase to this high Of
flee in the ranks Of Michigan's Grand
Army OF the Republic and is certain
that no man in Michigan could be
found more ably qualified or fittingly
adapated to the Office To which his
comrades seek to elevate him than our
much loved and highly respected citi-
zen, Major Frank II. Chase.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Sheriff Taylor And Force Of
Deputies Make Raid On
Resorts And Soft
Drink Places
OBEY THE LAW
Says Mayor Kidder-Entire County
Ii Is Said Will Be Purged
If Necessary

Sheriff w. r. Taylor of Ionia is look
ing sharp after violaters of the law
throughout the county and wherever
he is given a tip that it is being violat
ed especially the one relative TO illegal
sale OF liqur through the "blind pig
system he gets busy at once and soon
there is something doing. Recently
he had cause TO suspect that things
were not going just right in Ionia, SO
last Saturday he called in all of his
deputies from the county and fixed up
plan for raid, detailing a force OF
three each to take in the places COM
planned of. The Ionia Standard has
this to say of it. "Local option inforce-
ment received big boost here today
when five soft drink places were raided
by Sheriff Taylor and his deputies on
search warrants sworn out by Prosecut-
ing Attorney Locke.
The prosecutor says that for some
time the officers and individuals repre-
senting local option interests have been
quietly investigating substances TO free
ly dispensed about town.
Most of the Objectionable drink found
today was hard cider, but very little
liquor, wine or beer.
Warrants will be served against
John Spitzley, who runs bottIing
works and makes soft drinks; Charles
Soules, B. l.. ComstocK, A. Schlosser
and Frank Connell, who conduct soft
drink places. Comstock and Schlosser
will be charged with running gambling
places.
Along with this local option move
Mayor Kidder ordered three or four
questionable resorts closed these being
Margaret Wright's place on Main
street, that OF Charlotte Giffords. and
two 'joints" on Front street.
Complaints have been coming in
against these places which the mayor
has decided TO obliterate. The inmates
were given specified time TO get out
of town.
The officers will probably not stop
here but continue the task of rigidly
inforcing the local option laws in the
city and county. Officers were at Beld-
ing recently investigating reports
there"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
HOW TO USE
GAS COKE

Kindle the fire in the usual way, ano
when fairly burning fill up with plenty
of Coke. Keep large body of Coke
unde: a low fire rather than a little
Coke under strong fire. To keep a
low fire close the draft openings in the
lower part of the front Of the furnace
keep the slide in the feed door open and
the damper in the chimney pipe almost
entirely closed. The damper should be
opened only when kindling new fire,
Keep layer Of ashes on the CRATE, and
when shaking stop before Goals appear.
This helps to keep the Coke burning
lower. Do not allow ashes TO pile up
under the CRATE so as TO touch it.
To bank ire for the night fill up
full with Coke, and, If necessary, throw
on coke-screenings or ashes To fill up
open spaces.
Thirty per cent cheaper than hard
coal.
Fifty per cent less ash TO carry out.
Quick heat i'm the morning. Lasts
longer than hard coal.
Price $3.50 per ton, delivered.
Belding Gas Works,
Phone 334.
Leave orders at Office, not at plant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
LITERARY EXCHANGE
CLUB BANQUET

The Ladies of the Literary Exchang
Club and their husbands held their
18th Annual Banquet at Hotel Belding
Tuesday evening, February 18th, an,
spent most enjoyable evening. Afte
the guests arrived they congregated il
the parlor where the walls were decor
ated with silhouettes of our prominent
business and professional men. The
ladies and gentlemen were presented
with duplicate halls of valentine cards
on the back of which they wrote the
names OF the men represented by the
silhouettes, prize being given for the
greatest number guessed correctly.
Then the gentleman found the lady
holding the duplicate half of his card
and all marched down TO the dining
room where sumptuous banquet of
five courses were served.
On returning to the parlors they were
entertained with musical program an
excellent synopsis of the book, David
Copperlield and very clever repre-
sentation of Dickens characters in
David Copperfield, in the shape of liv-
ing pictures.
Dickens at the eleventh hour was
forced TO cancel his engagement on ac-
count of very bad cold but Micaw ber,
Uriah Heep, Aunt Betsey and all the
Others were there "large as life and
twice as natural"
After this they spent pleasant hour
at the ldlehour Theatre when the
pictures OF The play were thrown on
the canvas and the camp meeting
quartet rendered some charactistic
music. Every body had good time
and all went well with but one eXcep-
ton Micaw ber and Little Emily sat i'm
a snow bank half way between Belding
and Greenvile "waiting for something
to turn up" and it did. One of Mr..
Fales rigs turned up and brought them
safely TO town just in time for the
chicken pie course at the banquet, and
"Backus was wiilin."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
FATAL ACCIDENT
ON RAIL ROAD

A distressing accident occurred on
the rail road track just north OF
Greenville Saturday when Mrs. Valmer
Bigler, fifty years old, was instantly
killed, Mrs. Clifton Johnson, forty years
old, was critically injured, and Mrs.
Johnson's twelve year-old son, We'll
lington Johnson, received broken leg
and internal injuries the cutter contain
ing the three was struck by a Pere
Marquette passenger train.
The engineer of the train blew the
whistle when nearing the crossing and
Mrs. johnson, who was driving, at
tempted to stop, but the horse became
unmanagable and plunged across the
tracks just ahead of the engine. The
cutter was hit broadside and battered
to pieces, while the occupants were
hurled many feet.
The victims were on their way TO
Greenville. Several crooks OF butter
that were in the cutter were scattered
along the railroad track. The train
that hit the cutter was due in Green
Vile at ten o'clock in the morning be
ing on the run from Saginaw to Grand
Rapids.
Mrs. Bigley leaves husband and six
children, all Of them grown, five living
near her home near Turk Lake. Mrs.
Bigley and Mrs. johnson were neigh
bors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

The members of the Church OF
Christ Sunday School have arranged
to hold what is termed colonial
reception at the Church of Christ on
Friday evening, February 23rd. There
will be about 100 characters imper.
sonated and in the receiving line will
be George and Martha Washington, Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Jones, General and Mrs.
Greene, Betsy Ross and Mr.. Ross,
Henry w. Longfellow and wife and
other famous characters Of rye olden
times" There will also be represent
atives from several tribes OF Indians.
A colonial supper will also be served
and the bill for the entire entertain
ment will lie only 10 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
WANT HIM FOR
COMMANDER
Dan S. Root Post is Booming
Frank r. Chase of This
City
HAS A FINE RECORD
The Banner Seconds The Nomination
Most Heartily-Major Has Many
Friends

Some time ago the members OF Dan
S. Root Post, G. A. II. began a move
ment looking TO the election of Major
Frank r. Chase to the office of Com
mander of the Department of Michi-
gan, G. A. r. Resolutions and memo
rial were adopted in which his many
virtues were properly extolled and his
fine military record was shown
Major Chase, as he is famillarly
known, was commissioned by Cover
nor Austin Blair, when only % years
of age and raised a company for the
18th Michigan Infantry. In thirteen
days he recruited ia men and was un-
animously elected Captain, but on ac-
count of his youth and ineXperience in
military tactics refused to accept the
position but accepted the position of
First Lieutenant and served with his
company until 1863. Being disabled
at that time he was commissioned by
Abraham Lincoln and transferred TO
the veteran Reserve Corpand was made
adjutant OF the 18th regiment
He served on the staff of Generals
Baird, Gregg Mower, Sheridan and
Buchanan retaining his position until
his resignation in 1868 having served
continuously for over six years. He
was never absent from his company
regiment or brigade when it was under
fire and was twice wounded.
He was charter member of Dan S.
Root Post No. 126 of this city and has
been elected Commander 10 times. He
was Department Inspector under
VanRaalte, Chief of Staff under De-
partment Commanders Allen and Stone
and has been twice elected by the del
egates TO the National Encampment
from this Department. Major Chase is
now a member of the National Counsel
of Administration.
In speaking of his candidacy, Col. l..
M. Sellers of the Cedar Springs Clip
per pays the Major this handsome COM
pliment. "The 34th G. A. II. Depart
ment Encampment will be held in
Port Huron June 1920. So far, no
man in the state of Michigan shows
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

At their last regular meeting Feb
ruary I, the Royal Neighbors arranged
a fine lunch and program of songs,
recitations and music, unbeknown to
their Oracle, and when they were asked
who arranged the affair they all hap
PLY responded, we all did. Several
applications were presented and all
went home feeling glad that they
attended the meeting. At their next
regular meeting, February Il, picnic
supper will be served and all members
are requested to be present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
ANNUAL BANQUET
Good Fellowship Club Held Their
Annual Meet In Hotel Belding
SATURDAY.

Il
The zero weather had no effect on the
members of the Goodfellowship Club
so far as keeping them away from their
annual meeting and banquet which
was held in Hotel Belding Saturday.
They came from the city andcountry
more than sixty strong and enjoyed a
most delightful visit.
There was sixty-one took their places
at the banquet table when the call TO
the banquet room was made. Mr..
Fred Slater violin and Mrs. Abbie
Williams piano furnished excellent
music during the feast which was a
spread such as Hotel Belding is famous
for serving.
The business meeting was held in
the parlor and Edwin Nash of Grattan
was elected president, Mrs. +. Nash,
secretary and George Smith treasurer.
An interesting program was worked
off with +. +. Fales toast master, who
showed his deftness in this line and
kept things going.
Music and song intersperced the pro-
gram. Leonard III. Weeks gave the
retiring presidents address, DR.. Jas.
+. Pinkham gave "Reminiscences of
our Irish friends" with the brogue at
tachments all right. Mrs. Will Wards
subject Today, was read by Mrs. Mark
Brown and "Hash" was slung out in
a very acceptable way by AL Dimmick.
Elmer Cook sang solo and also as
sisted Mrs. Clint Green in duet, and
Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Green also sang
duet. The club simply had the best
time in its history.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

Mrs. Lou Sayles was Greenville
visitor, Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
ANNUAL CALL
OF X. p. ROLL

The Knights of Pythias of Fortuna
Lodge No. l20 and the Pythian sisters
oil Calanthe Temple viii conbiue to
hold their annual roll call at Castle
hall, Tuesday evening, February 2Oth.
These annual events are always a
function of much interest and this one.
il is expected will surpass all others.
A fine program is being prepared for
the occasion and &. A. Palmer, State
Insurance Commissioner, and also a
valiant knight will make the principal
address.
The usual outlay of refreshments will
be on tap also.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Belding Savings Bank

Belding, Michigan
CAPITAL STOCK $50 900 90
SURPLUS and PROFITS, $50 90
IA. J. LEONARD. Pres.
A. N. BELDING, V. Pr.
W.S LAMBERTSON, Cashier
Directors
III. J. Leonard A. N. Belding
f. G. Lloyd M. M. Belding, jr
w. G.. Spicer w. p. Hetherington
<. E. Chapple w. S. Lamberston
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

Clarence A. Darling, the little seven
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
vey Darling was buried Friday, the
funeral service being held at the house
at two o'clock. Rev. Edrie Collins of
the Congregational church officiated
and spoke consoling words TO the
afflicted parents. The little one had
not been well for some time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
w. C.. T. u. Notes

The Francis +. Willard Memorial
Day will be Saturday, February II, 2:8o
p. m. This is our special missionary
meeting, large attendance and gen
erous collection is desired. Hostess
Mrs. +. +. Cook, Mrs. Joiner in charge
of program.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Ready
Money

Opportunities always await
the person who has ready
money.
Just about the surest way to
accumulate ready money is to
start a savings account with this
bank and keep steadfastly build
ing on it.
Then when opportunity comes
along you will have capital and
credit with which to grasp it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-10
LITTLE ROCK PASTOR
 BELIEVES IN HELL FIRE

Little Rock, July 9.-In answer to the statement of the International Bible Students Association that "there is no hell-fire and birthstone, Rev. R. l.. Selle, pastor of the Scott Street Methodist church of LittA Rock says:
 q believe as firmly that there is a literal hell as do that there is a literal heaven; and l believe as firm ly also that there is personal devil as I believe that there is personal God. I believe that the Bible is Gods revealed will to man. and that he who lives according to it's teachings will through Jesus Christ be saved in heaven forever: and that he who does not live according to it's teachings will through the devil be lost in hell forever
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-10
NEGRO SUSPECT
 PLACED IN JAIL.
Flynn Cross. Thought to Be Negro Who Killed Deputy Sheriff Ma berry At Clarendon, In
 County Jail.

Flynn Cross, alias Will Allen, a ne- gro about 24 years old, was arrested yesterday at !afferson Springs by Deputy Sheriff William Rsardon and brought to this' city, MM;re he was placed in iail as a fugitive from jus tice' to await the arrival Of an of ficew f.am Clar9don to identify h.m asl the nagro who shot and killed Dep uty Sheriff Maberry of Claradon last January
 Cross was arrested after he had confessed to a fortune teller at lief ferson Springs that he had shos the Claredon officer It is expected that an officer will arrive today to iden- tify the negro. If Cross is the man wanted the local officers will get a reward of $750 which was offered for llis arrest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-10

Miss Mildred Block, of Paraoo,.1d
 lie nome was beautifully deco. ated
 Ill roses and ferns, with pink nre- ] dominating. The prize for t.ge high est scofe was won by Miss Lillian 1 fiafrls, and was a silver vanity caan' The honoree's prize was a Si1ser plctWle c frame. At the close oi the card game an elegant one course luncheon was served Miss "lhlhS Was assisued in entertaining by Misses Josephine Wilk ns aLd Mary Crawford and Mesdames V. D. Wilkins and J. w. Wilkins. Those pfesen.' were Misses Mildred Owen, Willie Mae Toney. Werner Duncan. Mildred Block, of Paragould, Lillian Harris, Le mad Byrd, Bsss Thompson. Annie Martin, Mary McGcy, Alice Murdaugh, of Little Rock; Allie Mae Howell, Emma Wilbourne, Marcy Au2n, Mamie Michel Emily Fox. Matte Fox, Ella Fox. Patti Me Namara, of Fort Smith; Gertrude Fox, Irene Crawford, Beulan, Walker. hulalia Walker, Virg nia Walker, Natt:9 Orto, Leila Gammill, Etna Hammill, Julia Hous. 3n, Readma Danzby, Elizabeth schober, Eliza ! til Adams, Ruth Rutherford. Eu- nice Sullivan, Es her Frederickson, oi Chicago; Louise Kavanaugh, of Little Rock; Louise Donthan, Of Augusta, Ky; Josephf fa Wilkins, Mary Crawford, Hennie Wilkins Meslames Henry Spears, V. D. Will 1Eins and J. w. Wilkins.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-10
NOTICE

Sewer sDistrict No. 13, 7th to 10th streets; Beech to Linden.
 The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Sewer District No. 13 in the City of Pine Bluff has been placed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment, and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this third day of July. 1912.
 A. G. RUSSELL, City Collector
 Office, City Hall, g a. m. to 12 m. 7-3-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-07-10
HUNT AND NORWOOD
 CONFER IN RHEA CASE

Little Rock, July 9.-Sidney J. Hunt of Pine Bluff, of counsel for the state ir the w. s. Rhea case. was in con- saltation with Attorney General Nor wood Tuesday with reference to the appeal that has been taken by the defense to the Supreme Court of the United States. It is not probable that hearing can be had in that tribunal before October or November. II the writ of error is refused the governor will then be called to fix again the date of execution. If it is granted. the accused must be rein dicted and retried.