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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
The New Library

Illt new i4lDfuEN
The new library itself is a simple
dignifed structure Of gray St. Law
renee marble, brought from Quarries
owned by Bedding Bros. e Co. In
architecture ii is of o modified Greek
style. 1t is nearly square about 65
feet by so. The entrance is flanked
on each side by two Ionic columns and
the door and cornice are of Greek
design. The rough masonry, the win
dows and the absence of columns
about the building distinguish it from
the rigid Greek type.
The interior contains large read
ing-room running the entire length Of
the building and two small rooms, one
for a private reading-room and the
other for the librarian. The walls are
decorated with paneling OF a soft olive
tint. and the woodwork is quartered
oak of similar coloring. The book
shelves and stacks were especially
made and carved TO follow the general
decorative design. The cornice, up
held by Ionic columns is decorated
in cream and gold. The floor is Of
compressed cork There is a special
heating apparatus which insures
thorough ventilation, and electric
lighting will be installed as soon as
connections can be completed. The
architect was Samuel NJ. Green of
Springfield and II. w. Guterman of
Springfield had charge of the interior
decorations. on a tablet in the door
way is the following inscription: This
library is erected to the memory of his
parents, Hiram Belding, 1S02-1S65,
and Mary Wilson Belding. 1S1O-1S90,
residents of the town of Ashield by
Milo NJ. Belding, 1913"
The Man Who Gave the Library
Milo NJ. Bedding, who presented the
library to the town, was born in Ash
field April 3. 1888 He left home at
an early age to work on a farm, and
for several years worked summers and
attended school in the winter. When
II years old he began selling silk from
farm TO farm and found his efforts
profitable. He attended the academy
at Ashfeld and afterward went to
school for a time at Shelburne Falls
When 20 years of age he entered the
employ OF w. NJ. Root & Bros. of
Pittstield. selling jewelry, using a
horse and wagon for the purpose. At
ter about three years with this firm
and Mr.. Scott Of Pittsfeld i'm the same
line, he again took up the silk bust
ness, and i'm addition began the manu-
facturer Of skirt supporters at South
Ashfield. He bought silk to start his
brothers in the silk business in Beld-
ing, Mich. and i'm 1863 he went there
to join them, and the firm of Belding
Bros. q Co.. since so we'll known in the
silk trade, was organized. lie took
charge of the Chicago office. and later
opened the New York office. Mr..
Bedding became the senior partner OF
the concern. and later president of the
company which took over the bust
ness, which office he held until 1899,
when his son, NJ. NJ. Bedding, Jr., sue
ceeded him at the head of the concern.
Mr.. Bedding married Emily Leonard
of South AShfield i'm 1857.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

world without any question. History
has already proven this fact beyond
the shadow of doubt. When Vera
Cruz was taken by the United States
marines Ii was captured by storm and
a battle was fought in the public
streets. Good Americans were shot
down by snipers, but the city was not
burned and sacked in order to wreak
vengeance upon the murders. They
were shot when located and that was
the end OF the business. IL was the
object Of the invading troops 10 save
instead of take life and their plan
was carried out to the letter and no
reprisals were made after the smoke
of battle had cleared away. After the
fighting was over the captors set
about the work of improving the SAM
tary conditions and succeeded in not
only doing this but in gaining the
friendship Of the people OF Vera Cruz.
Look for a minute at another picture.
In Europe civilized nations are hight
ing in one hand to perpetuate mill
tarism and on the other TO preserve
their countries. In one instance when
the people of a city which was cap
tured fought the invaders and shot a
few Of them the entire city was de-
stroyed i'm spirit Of vengeance, there
by inficting irreparable loss upon fu-
ture generations, because the town
was not only famous for its historic
buildings and works of art. but an
educational center Of the first rank.
This is only one instance of where re-
prisals of this kind have been made
i'm the present conflict and each in
stance has added so much more to the
inglorious record of the nation whose
autocrat ordered such devastation.
The history of the present European
war will if truly written make every
citizen OF the United States prouder
than ever OF the fact that he lives in
a country that is humane in war as
well as the highest cultured nation
on the face of the earth. This is one
of the leading reasons also why Uncle
Sam should not be dragged into the
broil that is being carried on across
the seas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

Mr. James Walker, farmer, of Scott
Vile, Macoupin County, ILL.,, sold at
Chicago, August 10, 1914, five cars of
cattle $50 head for S11,7S415, OF
which A steers averaging 1475 lbs.
brought $1,000 per 100 pounds, or
$154.45 per head, while 26 steers
averaging 1873 pounds brought $1,000
per 100 pounds, or s144.70 per head.
These are the highest prices he ever
received for such stock. Mr. Walker
is 81 years old and has fed cattle and
hogs for the Chicago market con-
tinuously for SO years. Within this
period he has sold the best cattle as
low as 1915 per 100 pounds and the
best hogs at $3.50, and has seen corn
selling at eight cents per bushel such
as now brings eighty cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
RIVER RIDGE

Vern Race called at Thomas Ant
cliffs. Monday evening.
VIM. Wright called at Arthur Jones'
Tuesday.
Mrs. Phebe Antcliff called on Mrs.
Frank Antcliff, one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gaunt were the
Saturday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs, NJ.
l.. Bidwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Jones spent
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L..
Bidwell
Mrs Elsie Moore called on Mrs.
Matte Bidwell, Wednesday.
Thomas Antcliff spent the latter
part of the week at home.
Lyle Chatterdon and f. ]. Antcliff
called at Thomas Antcliff's, Friday.
Mrs. VIM Antcliff and Mrs. Jim
Antcliff spent Friday in Bedding.
Miss Audra Chatterdon of Grand
Rapids is in this vicinity visiting rel
atves.
great many from River Ridge
attended the Grand Rapids Fair the
latter part OF the week
Miss Mamie Schrader spent Satur-
day afternoon in Bedding.
Miss Blanche Antcliff was the guest
OF Mrs. NJ. L. Bidwell Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. NJ l.. Bidwell spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Rollo.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Wright spent
Sunday afternoon on their farm near
Kidd
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
MILO N. BELONG
LIBRARY DEDICATED
At ASHF|ELO, MASS.
Continued from Page OnO
Mr.. Belongs Presentation

Mr.. Belding made the presentation
in the following words: Mr.. Chairman
and Fellow-t ownsmen: AT last this day
and moment, which l have been look
ing forward 10 in happy anticipation
has arrived, and ii is now my great
pleasure TO present to my fellow
townsmen of Ashfield this library
which / have built in memory of my
father and mother, who lived in our
beautiful town more than 60 years
ago. j now hand you, Mr.. Chairman,
for the benefit of the citizens of Ash
field and on behalf of the trustees, the
deed for this library the endowment
fund and the keys, and 1 hope with
all my heart that it will give the same
pleasure to my fellow townsmen that
it gives to me in presenting it to our
town.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union represents two lines OF power:
First, organic; second, ideal, or educa-
tional. Our battle is within these,
and only by faithful use of our tao
tics can we succeed. These express
sions of power have two orders of
leaders First the official, which be-
gins with Miss willard, at the head
OF the national organization, and runs
an unbroken chain to the president
of the smallest union, i'm the most out
of the way locality.
The second line of power is the
ideal and educational, and its leaders
are the superintendent of depart
ments. Organic power means wo-
men. Educational power means
ideas. Wendell Phillips once said,
Agitation is the atmosphere Of
brains" and agitation is impossible
without ideas, the size and loftiness of
which usually measure their useful
ness TO the world.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

the allied forces. We reached Folk
stone, England, safely and left inn
mcdiately for London. The boat was
crowded with tourists and when we
reached Folkstone we found two
special trains waiting to take the
tourists to London. London was fill
ed with soldiers ready to leave for
the continent
We very much regretted having to
leave London the next morning, but
it was necessary in order to make our
boat. sailing August % from Glasgow.
ON leaving London. we left the war
and soldiers and everywhere there
seemed To be peace and quiet We
felt that we had been very fortunate
to be able to cross France and also
that we had a sailing on an English
boat that had not as yet been called
into service. There were many people
on the wharf pleading for a passage,
but every berth had been sold days
before. We had a fine trip home,
landing in Montreal August 80. We
sailed north of Newfoundland and
along the coast of Labrador because
that route was shorter and not as well
known. and the captain of course, did
not want his boat TO be captured by
the Germans. 1t was necessary to sail
at night with no lights and blanketed
port holes, but that did not bother us
very much. We were certainly a happy
boat load that landed at Montreal and
took the train for u country that is
free from war
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

Fay Clarke called at the Honeywell
home, Sunday.
Thomas Antclif called at c. AL
berts', Sunday.
Andrew Main spent Saturday even
ing in Belding.
John Fisher spent Sunday in Beld-
ing visiting friends.
We don't hear the farmers in this
vicinity asking for rain now it rains
every day.
Thomas Antcliff called on VIM.
Wrights, Sunday.
A great many from River Ridge
attended Labor Day picnic at Beld
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
MISS RENA CHAPPLE
TELLS Of HER TRIP
IN THE WAR ZONE
Continued from Page one)

ON August /, we were starting for
Grindelwald and we found that the
conductor on the train would not take
paper money, because Of the war. We
did not pay much attention to that
for we did not think it would affect
us. but when we reached Grindewald.
we found that all the English and
German tourists had left and that we
had better get out as soon as possible.
We left Monday morning for Berne,
expecting To leave the next day for
Munich, Germany, but when we
. reached Berne, we found that we
could not leave for any country be-
cause the trains were needed for
soldiers.
We had TO stay i'm Berne about two
weeks. We were in no danger, but
Of course did not know when Switzer-
land would be called into actual fight
ing and neither did we know how long
we would be detained. A general
meeting of American tourists was
called to see what could be done, but
we found that we just had TO be
patient and wait. our American Ex-
press and Bankers checks could not
be cashed; not because the govern
ment considered them worthless. but
because they needed the money them
selves. For ten days we could get
very little money, but the hotels trust
ed us and so we were all right.
The Swiss government passed the
law that no hotel could turn an Ameri-
can out, because he could not pay his
bills. They seemed TO feel sure that
they would get their money some time.
At first we expected we would have
to wait for the United States to send
transports to some Italian port but
on August II, we found that we could
leave for England. During our stay
in Berne, we had a chance to watch
the drilling of the soldiers, for
practically all soldiers were sent to
the capital for organization, before
being sent TO the frontier. The streets
were crowded with soldiers and there
was much excitement everywhere.
our ride from Berne was a very
tiresome one for we had to change
trains so often. and we had very
little to eat and no sleepers-simply
a third class car. We left Berne, the
morning of August Is, with our pass
ports from American and French con-
suls and the stars and stripes pinned
JON our coats; and reached Paris, Aug
ust 20 at three in the morning. When
we crossed the frontier at Pontalier.
from Switzerland into France, our
baggage had to be examined and we
had to be searched for explosives and
concealed weapons. When we had to
stop at stations, we were not allowed
to go to the depots, for they had
been converted into hospitals We
left Paris at 700 and reached Bologne
on the English channel in the after
noon. Almost every cross-road and
all tunnels from Berne to Bologne
were guarded by soldiers, and near
Bologne we crossed the long line OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

You will remember that when
Moses was to build the tabernacle for
Gods abiding, he was shown the pat
tern OF il i'm the mount; every post
and curtain, the holy Of HOLES, the
home Of cherubim and seraphim, and
the place of worship and and of sacri-
flee. The command To the builder
was See that we make it according
10 the pattern shown in the mount ="
| presume Moses had advisers who
thought they could improve on the pat
tern, but he built il to the end, by the
upper vision shown him, and when it
was complete, the divine presence
crowded the place until Moses stood
outside to worship.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

Miss Lillian Green OF Grand Rapids
is spending a few days with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Green.
Mr.. Deake and daughter, Mrs Allie
Robinson were the guests OF his
daughter, Mrs. Albert Copeland, We'd
nesday.
Eddie Copeland returned from
Indiana last week
Another lovely rain Tuesday night.
Crops are looking fine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
WOLVERINE PLAINS

(Too Late for Last Week)
Mrs. j. Wise of Bedding is spending
the week with her sister, Mrs. T.. II.
Wise, while Mr.. Wise is taking in the
Encampment at Detroit.
Mrs. Maud Brown and two children
OF Grand Rapids are spending a few
days with her aunt, Mrs. M. N. Street
er.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
\ BIG CONTRAST

Recent events in the European war
have demonstrated the fact that the
United States can lay claim to being
the highest civilized nation in the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
A Few Dos to Offset the
Don'ts

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09
\ Gift of $1,000

The chairman, Charles G. Hall, read
the following letter from NJ. NJ. Beld-
ing, Jr: at is with a great deal of
pleasure that l hand to you on behalf
of the trustees of the Ashfield library
association the inclosed check for
$1,000 | give this check to your as
ISOLATION for the purpose OF purchas-
ing books and / hope that it may help
to increase the benefits to the citizens
OF Ashfield to be derived from their
library"
DR.. G. Stanley Hall president Of
Clark university, and another of Ash
fields sons, spoke on The new edu-
cation"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-09-09

\ Russian soldiers pay is 1915 a
month; and he mobilizes with great
deliberation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11
The Land Of Broken Promises


an honest man, or you would have
stolen a piece OF ore from the sacks.
SO show US now where the gold was
found, the nearest that you can re-
member, and perhaps, il we think we
can find it, we will pay you to de-
nounce the claim for US"
At this the II good eye OF Cruz
Mendez lighted up with a great hope
and, skipping lightly over the rock
piles with his sandaled feet, he ran
to a certain spot, locating it by look
ing across the canyon and up ana
down the creek.
Here, senores," he pronounced, is
where the mouth Of the old tunnel
came out. Standing inside 1t could
see that tree over there, and looking
down the river | could just see the
smelter around the point. SO, then,
the gold must be in there" He point
ed toward the hill.
Surely" said De Lancey; but
where?"
The old Mexican shrugged his shout
ders deprecatingly.
Il do not know, senior" he answered.;
but II you wish to dig | will denounce
the claim for you"
For how much?" inquired De Ian
cey guardedly.
For one hundred dollars" an
swered Mendez, and to his delight the
American seemed to be considering It.
He walked back and forth across the
slide, picking up rocks and looking at
them, dropping down into the futile
trenches of Aragon, and frowning
with studious thought. His pardner,
however, sat listlessly on a boulder
and tested the action Of his six
shooter.
Listen, my friend" said De Lancey,
coming back and poising his finger inn
pressively. "If | should find the ledge
the one hundred dollars would be moth
ing to me, sabe? And II | should spend
all my money for nothing 1t would
be but one hundred dollars more. But
listen! | have known some false Mex
leans who, when an American paid
them to denOunce a mine, took ad-
vantage Of his kindness and refused to
give 1t over. Or, II 1t turned out to
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11

who nOnoW their nstnet8 ere haId e
change SO tEey put IN the day IN
making careful measurements. %
eording to the memoranda that Kr-
ger had given them; having satisfied
themselves as to the approximate
locality Of the lost vein, they turned
back again toward town with their
heads full Of cunning sehemeA
Since it was the pleasure Of the
Senior Aragon to make war on all
who entered his preserves, they check
mated any attempt on his part to
locate the lead by driving stakes to
the north Of their ledge; and, still fur
Their to throw him on, they decided to
mark time for a while by doing dead
work on a cut Such an approach
would be needed to reach the mouth
of their tunnel.
At the same time 1t would give
steady employment to Mendez and
keep him under their eye, and as soon
as Aragon showed his hand they could
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11

be rich, they pulled a long face and
claimed that they ought to be paid
more, Now if"
"Ah, no, senor!" clamored Mendez.
holding up his hand in protest; Il am
a poor man, but | am honest. Only
give me the hundred dollars"
Not a dollar do you get!" cried De
Lancey sternly; mot a dollar-until
you turn over the concession to the
mine. And If you play us false"--he
paused impressively--"cuidado, hon.
bre-look out!"
Once more Cruz Mendez protested
his honesty and his fidelity to any
| trust. but De Lancey silenced him i'm
patiently.
Enough, hombre!" he said. Words
are nothing to us. Do you see my
friend over there?" He pointed to
Bud, who, huge and dominating
against the sky line, sat toying with
his pistol. "Buen'! He is a cowboy
sabe? A Texan! You know the TIE
jauos, Ell? They do not like Mexi
cans. But my friend there, he likes
Mexicans-when they are honest. Il
not-no! Hey, Bud" he called II
English. what would you do to thi:
fellow If he beat us out Of the mine?!'
Bud turned upon them with a slow
good-natured smile.
oh, nothing much" he answered
putting up his gun: and the dee
rumble of his voice struck fear int,
the old mans heart.
Phil laughed and looked grimly a
Mende2 while he delivered his ult
matum.
Very we'll. my friend" he said. wv
Will stay and look at this mine,
We think it is good we will take 70
| to the mining agent and get a perm
l to dig. For sixty days we will dig, an
if we find nothing we will pay yo
fifty dollars, anyway. II we find tn
ledge we will give you a hundred dc
t lars. All right?"
o Isl, senior, 81. senor!" cried Mende
"one hundred d~ollars!"
a when you give us the papers
Q warned Phil. But remember
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11

careful! me Americans DO not Ike
men who talk. And come to the hotel
at Fortuna tomorrow-then we viii let
you know"
And you wiz buy the miner
begged Mendez, backing OF with his
hat IN his hand.
Perhaps" answered De Lancey.
we will tell you tomorrow
"Buen'!" bowed Mendez; and many
thanks!"
1T is nothing" replied De Lancey
politely, and then with a crooked
smile he gazed after the old man as
he went hurrying OF down the canyon.
We'll" he observed, Il guess we've
got Mr.. Mendez started just about
right-what? Now If WI can keep
him without the price Of a drink until
we get our papers we stand a chance
to win"
That's right" said Bud; but l
wish he had two good eyes. | knowed
a one-eyed Mex up in Arizona and he
was sure a thieving son Of q goat"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11
SYNOPSIS.

Bud Hooker and Phil De Lanccy are
forced. owing TO a revolution in Mex
leo. to give up their mining claim and
Feturu to the United states, In the
border town OF Gadsden Bud meets
Horny Kruger. a wealthy miner, who
makes him a proposition to return 10
Mexico to acquire title to "A very rlch
mine which Kruger had blown up when
he found he had been cheated out or
the title by one Aragon. The Mexican
had spent n large sum in au unsuc-
cessful attempt to relocate the vein
and then had allowed the land TO re-
vert FOR taxes. Hooker and De Lanrey
start for the mine. They arrive at For-
tuna near where the min known AS
the Eagle Tail Is located. and get m
formation about Aragon and a Mexican
named Cruz Mendez who is friendly 10
Kruger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-09-11
Ruskln on Travelling.

To any person who has all his senses
about him, a quiet walk, over not
more than ten or twelve miles Of road
a day, is the most amusing of all trav-
cling; and all travelling becomes dull
In exact proportion to its rapidity. Co
ing by railroad / do not consider as
travelling at all; it is merely being
sent" to a place, and very little differ
emit from becoming q parcel
Ruskin.