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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
TOURISTS FIND PLEASANT
SURROUNDING IN AMERICUS
Are On HOmeward Journey From
Florida to Canada.

Mr.. S. w. Marelment and party, of
Toronto, who are visitors in Americas
for few days, are completing a long
and very delightful automobile tour
of nearly three thousand miles. They
made the trip to Florida from their
distant home in Canada, and after a
stay of some length in the region of
winter tourists are now making their
way hOmeward.
Pleased with appearances in Ameri-
Gus and enjoying the balmy cline
here, they are stopping for a few days
at the Windsor hotel before proceed
Mr.. and Mrs. Marelment; Miss Marcel
ing. Composing the party are
ment and Mr.. Norman Marelment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
$4,000 OPERA is HEARD
American Composition That Won Prize
Is Enthusiastically Received.

New York, March 2G.-Mona," the
$4,000 prize American opera, written
by Prof. Horatio Parker, of Yale Uni
versity, to libretto by Brian Hooker,
Yale graduate, had its premiere to-
night at the Metropolitan Opera House
The opera, regarded as an initial
period in the development of American
composition, was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Prof. Parker, Mr.. Hooker, and
the artists of the company were tend
cred many curtain calls. The work
was rendered in English.
Mona" a story of the eternal wo-
man question, is set in the Roman
period in Britain, 1000 years ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22

The smoothest compliment a man
pays his wife is how other men tell
him about her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
$2,OOO,OOO CAPITAL FOR UTAH
Nearly Half Amount Derived From In.
heritance Tax on Hartman
Holdings.

Salt Lake City, Utah, March 3d.
Plans for $2,OOO,OOO capitol were
selected yesterday by the Utah state
capitol commission. The award was
made to local architect.
The state has the money to complete
the structure. Nearly 100000 of the
fund was derived from the inheritance
tax of the late E. H. Hartman, and
$1,O0O,OOO of bonds have been issued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
MRS. BAISDEN BOUGHT A
RESIDENCE AS INVESTMENT

Mr.. A. c. Crockett, real estate deal
er, made the sale recently of the de-
sirable two-story residence on Lamar
street owned by the Planters Bank
and at present occupied by Mr.. J. H.
Beard. The purchaser was Mrs. T. ].
who bought the property as
an investment at the price of $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
ONLY 50 CENTS
That's All it Costs to Put Your Bad
RebelliOuS Stomach In Fine Con-
ditiOn.

In just five minutes that distressing
lump yill pass away if you take one OF
two little MI-O-NA tablets.
1t is really crime for any person to
go on suffering from an out of order
stomach because such a condition lead
to blood poison, causes dull eyes, sal
low skin, pimples blotches and I'M
slightly blemishes.
Why not get rid of Indigestion, sour
ness, gas nervousness, billiousness
It's easy enough. MI-O-NA stomach
tablets Danish all stomach misery, or
money back.
Large metal box for only so cents at
Murray & Hooks Pharmacy and drug
gists everywhere.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
Communicated
THE MAJORITY
HAS SPOKEN
(Communicated.)

The ballots cast on yesterday on
the question of the bond issue for Il
municipal lighting plant undeniably
expresses the wish of the majority.
The verdict of the people has been
rendered, and every true democrat
ought now to join hands with ma
jOrity and help us to gain the consti-
tutional two-thirds of the registered
voters and carry the bond election. We
often hear of a technically of the
law, and there is a growing sentiment
against them, and especially when
We consider that with the single ex-
ception of a bond election a two
thirds majority is not required on any
other vote. 1t takes a twO-thirds vote
to carry a bond election, yet the men
who disburse the money arising from
the election are only elected by ma
jority vote. The men who are charg-
ed with the responsibility of handling
the investment represented by the
bonds are only elected by a majority
vote; it, therefore, requires an an
sWer as to why then should a two
| thirds vote be required of bond cleo
ton. My information, after some re
search, is that soon after the close of
the civil war, the masculine popula-
ton of the South was greatly de-
creased from the loss in the army;
We were passing through the UNI
speakable hardships of re-construc-
ton; we had little if any credit; our
cities were almost bankrupt and ev-
cry means was devised to raise money
to carry on the political division of
our government and the people were
abusing the right to issue bonds as
their securities were so greatly i'm
paired. The constitutional conven-
ton of 1877 recommended that a two
thirds vote be required in order that
the people would be more patient in
the upbuilding of the then fallen cit
les. The only way that | account for
this two-thirds rule not having been
changed is largely due to the fact
that it has not been brought to the
attention of the voters. | think that it
would be we'll enough to require say
sixty per cent, or possibly two-thirds
of the vote cast to carry bond cleo
ton.
Now the result of yesterdays vote
is certainly very gratifying to those
who favor municipal ownership; for
when you consider that we only lack
ed fifty votes of obtaining a two
thirds majority of the votes cast, and
sixteen over majority of the entire
registration of 500, it shows that the
sentiment, wish and will of the peo-
pie is to own the plant I desire fur
Their to call your attention to a little
past history of our city; it took three
bond elections to obtain our sewerage
bonds and who now regrets that those
who favored the issue were so insist
ent in their desires.
No question is settled until it is set
tied right; this minority of 286 who
favor private ownership, will not con-
tinue to clog the wheels of progress
of our city. If they so continue it
means nothing but strife and dis
cord; but if they, like true democrats
will respect the verdict of the ma
iority they will join hands with us
in this progressive movement and
lend us their help in the coming cleo
ton. A. MERCHANT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22

The candidate for Office who "also
ran" has to explain to his friends how
it happened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
Washington Camp No. "a.

Washington Camp, No. "a, P. o. S,
of A., meets every Monday night In
X. of P. Hall at s o'clock. Visiting
brothers cordially invited to attend.
w. T. WEEKLY, President
c. J. McMATH, Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
Physicians.
VETERINARIANS.
DIR. PERCY W. HUDSON,
Veterinarian,

iraduate A. P. l. Veterinary College.
Answers calls day or night. Resi-
tence and Urinary Lee street. near
County CluA
phOp~~ SS7 and IL
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22
KNIGHTS TEAIPLAR.
z. o, 8. a.

Washington Camp, No. IA, Patriotic
Order Sons of America.
Meets every Wednesday, 1880 p. M,
in K. of P. Hall. All members urged
to attend. H. d. WATTS,
o. d. REESE. President.
Recording Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-22

It's queer how nobody is willing to
die to get all the better things that are
then coming to him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Won Honors

The debate in the high school room
last Friday evening between the Beld-
ing alternatives and the Lake Odessa
negatives drew large audience and
the question relative TO establishing a
parcel post was very intellegently dis
cussed by Jesse Atenburg, Robert
Reeves, Kenneth Pike OF Belding and
Gail Hines Voigt Figg and Hazel
Rogers of Lake Odessa, both sides
brought out strong points and argued
them well. The decision however was
given TO the affirmative. Mrs. j. III.
Armstrong, Mrs. Williams and Mr..
Clayton Knapp entertained with solos
and Mr.. Clifford Knapp led in the
class yell and song in very strenuous
way 10 the delight OF all. The Belding
negatives won out at Lake Odessa and
Valley Hine captured high honors
for defamation al the state meet in
Jackson.
The Belding school debaters are very
much in evidence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Buglars Are Around

Clarksville was visited by a burglar
sometime between Friday night and
Saturday morning. +. A. SawslIs
house was entered and bank belong.
ing TO little Beth was broken into and
several dollars taken from it, The
silverware was laid out but as most of
it was marked with initials, IL was moi
taken. Burned matches were strewn
over the floor. +. +. Church's house
was entered and $500 and gold watch
were taken, and a gold was secured al
Chas. Transue's. The night before
Sarsnac had similar experience and
the deputy sheriff was there Friday
evening looking up the man, but mis-
him. IL will be well for our citizens tc
be on the lookout for these night prowl
ers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Off For Chicago.

The benefit held at the Star Theatre
laet Thursday night TO raise funds 10
take the little Shaller baby TO Chicago
for an operation, was o great success.
Mrs Warner, who offered TO give half
Of the evenings proceeds for the benefit
of the child, but after il was over de-
Quoted only the expenses of the evening
and gave the balance Of the proceeds,
$50. OO, TO the committee. The Common
Council appropriated $50 and private
individuals $40.
Everybody seemed anxious 10 dc
something TO help in the good work
Mrs. J. ii. Armstrong, Abbie Williams
and Miss Roman donated their services
as singers. Fleck's orchestra also do
mated their services for the evening.
Tuesday morning Miss Eva Shaller
an older daughter, Of the Shaller's, left
for Chicago with the baby where DIR.
Gilmer, one OF Americas greatest sur
goons, will perform the operation gra
tuituously, the money raised TO be used
to defray hospital expenses.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

Our city was greatly shocked Tues
day morning when O message came
from Portland, Oregon, that Edwin X
Spencer had died in the hospital there
at one o'clock q. m.
Seven weeks ago Mr.. Spencer left
here for trip through the Southwest
intending TO visit the Pacific Coast
before returning, making stops at diff
ferent points of interest and renewing
acquaintance with old friends whom
he chanced 10 meet on the journey.
He left here in his usual health and
good spirits anticipating pleasant
outing from business cares. He went
10 Texas, Mexico, Arizona, California
and from there TO Oregon. Frequent
letters TO his family noted that he was
enjoying the trip and in good health.
Before leaving San Francisco for Or
egon he wrote Mrs. Spencer that he
expected TO take the steamer from there
TO Portland.
Sunday afternoon message 10 Mr.,
Foster, his son-in-law, from Palmer
Fales, notified him of his serious illness
with pneumonia in the hospital Of the
Good Shepard in Portland. Mr.. Foster
Immediately left for Grand Rapids by
auto but did not arrive in time TO take
the evening train for Chicago. Later
another message arrived stating his
condition was more alarming and early
Monday morning Mrs. Spencer and
daughter Maud and son left by aute
and caught the first train with Mr.
Foster at Grand Rapids for their Ions
journey TO his bedside hoping TO reach
there before he passed away. Several
messages came Monday, one from him
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Graduated Twenty Nine Years Ago

Graduated Twenty Nine Years Ago
The first class TO graduate from Beld-
ing High School was the class of 'S3.
The members of the class were Miss
Ola Smith, now Mrs. +. +. Chapple;
Florence Wilson, Mrs. b. r. Hall; Eva
Wright, Mrs. Divine; Lena Post, Mrs.
Moys OF Boulder, Colorado; Ella King,
Mrs. Grant Steele and Jennie Broas,
deceased.
Tuesday afternoon, for the first time
since graduating, the survivors of the
class met nj the home Of Mrs. +. r..
Chapple and hastily reviewed the
twenty-nine years that have passed.
Of course there was good visit and
a dainty luncheon served by the hos.
tess no one being permitted TO enter
save the members OF the class. Mrs
Moys presented her sister members
with picture OF her home in Boulder,
on the back OF which was an invitation
10 hold the next meeting with her there.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

self TO his wife and brother A. l..
Spencer, the last one at six o'clock
p. IN. from Palmer Fales who was in
constant attendance conveying the sad
news that there was no hope. A tel
egram of his death reached his family
who arrived in st. Paul, Tuesday, it is
expected they will reach Portland
Thursday evening and start on their
return with the remains Friday arriv-
ing home Tuesday night or Wednesday
morning.
Edwin X. Spencer was sixty years
old being born in Otisco, March 20, 1852.
He was son of the late Ambrose
Spencer, a pioneer of thiSs township.
He taught district school few terms
and came to Belding about thirty-five
years ago engaging with J. NJ. Earle in
q general store and drug business. In
later years he engaged in several other
commercial business interests which
were successful under his management.
Mr. Spencer was the first mayor of the
city holding the Office two terms and
when the Peoples Savings Bank was
organized was elected its president
which he held continuously until few
months ago. He has been director in
the Belding Building Il Loan Associa-
ton since Its organization and his
council and judgment was. much sought
after and respected. In all matters OF
business he was careful and conserv
alive and his advice and keen Judge
ment in these lines will be greatly
missed by his large circle OF friends.
His death is q distinct loss 10 the
city in the building OF which he has
been an important factor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
BELDING. MICH. THURSDAY A 90. 1912.

The following order has been made
Headquarters, Dan s. Root Post
l26 Dept of Michigan q. A. X.
Belding, May q, 1912
MEMORIAL SUNDAY
Dan b. Root Post and its Auxiliary
Womens Relief Corps will erve
Memorial Sunday by attending Sabbath
morning service at the M. +. church
May 28th. They will assemble at their
G. A. II. Post Hall at $50 q. m. Sharp
TO organize and march to and from the
church. Sermon by Rev. Maxwell,
every soldier and sailor is most cordially
invited TO assemble with us and join in
this service Of Memorial Sunday.
DECORATION DAY
For the purpose Of fittingly observ-
ing Decoration Day at Smyrna, Dan s.
Root Post and its Auxiliary w. X. &.
will assemble At the church in Smyrna
at 1890 a. m. Thursday, May 3oth.
The address will be delivered by
Judge r. ID. NJ. Davis. From the
church the Post and Corps will march
TO the cemetery, the corps proceeding
on to the bridge for their water service
while the Post are observing theirs in
the cemetery, returning they will join
the Post and together march TO the
Maccabee Hall where dinner will be
served. After dinner they will proceed
TO the Otisco Cemetery at 2:30, TO the
old Relding Cemetery at $3.50, TO River
side Cemetery at 4:30 where upon the
conclusion of the ceremonies they will
break ranks.
Transportation will be at the Post
Hall at S:45 sharp 10 convey the
Comrade and the Corps TO the several
stations aud back 10 the Post Hall.
Comrades and citizen let us one and
all dedi cate this day of each year above
al others TO the memory Of our depart
ed ones. Let us lay aside all the labOrs
and all the frivolities of life, as il were
their funeral day. This is due In our
selves as survivors and TO those that
have gone before.
BY Command OF
Frank X. Chase
w. X. Olds Post Commander
Adjutant
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

Passed Away AT Saranac Lake N. Y
Wednesday

1
A telegram TO Major Frank X. Chase
Wednesday morning announced the
death of Dwight G. Sheldon at Saranac
Lake, n. Y, where he had been for the
past year for treatment.
He was thirty-nine years old and was
born in Grand Haven. he spent a
year at the Michigan Agricultural
College and later took law course in
the University at Ann Arbor. He was
resident of this city for seven years
and did successful law practice.
After his election as prosecuting
attorney of the county he moved TO
Ionia.
Mr.. Sheldon was not only q lawyer
of marked ability, but of most attrac-
tive personality, and with high
reputation for integrity, he was very
popular with all classes. His early death
cuts short career of much more than
ordinary promise.
Mr.. Sheldon was married, when only
twenty years old, TO Miss Dora Chase,
daughter OF Major Chase of Smyrna.
HIS wife survives him and also three
children, Frances, aged fourteen; Flood,
ten, and Doera, four.
The date of the funeral is not yet set.
The Telegram announce that the re-
mains would leave New York on
Thursday, arriving at Ionia, Friday
noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Methodist Church Friday Night

The Philathea class will give q
unique and very beautiful entertain
ment at the Methodist church, Friday
night May "a. They promise you some
thing you have never seen before and
probably will never see again, proceeds
20 on the debt. Admission l5c, no
reserved seats. The young ladies Of this
class are working hard 10 make this a
glad surprise, as well ~ real inspira-
tion and benefit. Come out and pat
ronize them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

liquids and no "sham" death. Our
"Bug Killer" for bed bugs, 25c
large can. Small can, l5c. Pure
insect powder, l0c and 25c cans.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Belding Savings Bank
Belding, Michigan

CAPITAL STOCK $4,000 90
SURPLUS and PROFITS 10000 90
ii. J. LEONARD, Pres.
A. N. BELDING, V. Pres.
W. $. LAMBERTSON, Cashier
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

The city of Escanaba owns its own
electric light and gas plant and the
recent report made to the City Council
by City Auditor Rolph shows that the
city lighting plant was operated last
year at net profit Of s26,895. The city
gas plant is being operated at a small
loss, however, but this was expected,
and will continue until there are more
gas consumers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

The Nations Memorial day for its de-
tenders in war who have answered the
last roll call and now sleep in honored
graves will be with us again next week
and as usual plans have been made for
a fitting observance of the occasion by
the g. A. X. Post of tins city.
Usually this service has been left en-
tirely 10 the old comrades and the
ladies of the w. II. c., but it would
seem fitting and proper if citizens
generally would take an interest in the
occasion and assist in its observance.
A letter from Battle Creek TO Com
rade in this city says: 1--WE are perfect
ing our plans for Decoration day. Our
City Council appropriated 1925. to de-
fray all expenses and we expect TO have
one OF the greatest days ever held in
this city all civic bodies, and all schools
are invited A detail will be made OF
school children and one child will march
beside every Comrade who is in line of
parade. Our camp of Sons of Veter.
ans will ask the Mayor TO issue a pro-
clamation that all church school bells
will toll at twelve noon for five minutes
in honor of the day"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23
Home NJ Making

The first step in buying or building
home is savings account.
Everyone should have home of his
own.
A savings account with this bank,
with regular deposits from the income,
will provide the money for the first paw
ment upon one.
The sooner you begin, the sooner
you will live in your own home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

Next Saturday afternoon, May 25th,
at 200 o'clock, Mt Jensen II Wheeler's
corner on Pleasant street, will sell at
Public Auction, TO the highest bidder,
quantity of household goods all in
good condition, including carpets, bed
ding, etc. Fred A. Bush,
Auctioneer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

Miss Edna hummer is home from
the Butterworth hospital in Graud
Rapids for short visit. She has been
taking course of study and experience
as a professional nurse.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-05-23

Miss Eva Richardson left Monday for
two weeks visit with her parents At
Alma.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-04-19

ton Of the plates on the starboard side
and the water began to pour in
There was a great rush for the
lifeboats as soon as it was known
that there was any real danger" he
said so precfpitate was this rush
that many in apparent frenzy jumped
in the sea
"A remarkable thing was that the
lights continued to burn although the
Titanic settled lower and lower.
More persons went overheard.
Presently the Titanic buclIled amid
ships. and we could see persons slidlu.;
off into the water both fore and aft
Then the boat settled somewhat by
the bow, the ligts went out and tina;
was the last we saw Of the Titanic
Saw Many Bodies In Water.
Simon SENEGAL. a Montreal merchant,
who was a passenger on the Carpathia,
said that after his vessel had res
cued boat loads Of women, a life raft
was seen on which there were about
"A persons.
"One-half Of these were dead" said
SENEGAL. "One OF the Carpathia's boats
went TO the raft and took off the
living. The water was thick with bod
les The crew OF the Carpathia in their
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The BEST PROOF

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they cured.
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Dothered by headaches. learning Of
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ILem and they proved to be lust what
4 required This remedy can be prO-
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-04-19
MEMORIAL FOR THE
TITANIC VICTIMS
PitiabIe Scenes Are Enacted
in London, the Boats
Sailing Port.

London, England. Tpril 19.-Pstia-
Bile scenes were again witnessed Mt
the White star offices in London to
dav. one woman, who had kept vigil
throughout the day and most OF the
night since the first news OF the dis
aster. found in the list posted ct
the offices. the name she had been
waiting for and rushed into the streets
shHeking:
He IS saved
Memorial services for the dead were
held in st. PauTs cathedral and these
were attended by members Of the cab
met and Of the diplomatic corps,
au,One, whom were ambassador White
law Reid and Mrs Reid, the lord mayor
and sheriffs OF London, and others.
The White star line and the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine company also
were represented
The whole congregation stood while
military band played THE Dead
March" from Saul Hundreds OF wom-
en- and men broke down and sobs