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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01

See @. w. French's adv. in this -
ue.--adv.
Mrs. A. J. Rummler and daughter
'auline, were the guests OF her sister
Mrs. Claude Suicer of Flint from
Wednesday until Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Lloyd and son
Elwin, Miss Leone Llyod and Miss G
helps, motored to Saranac and lonis
Sunday. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Friedly and two
children and Miss Lena Raspberry mo,
tored to Grand Rapids Sunday ant
ipent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Williams anc
daughter, Miss Edith, and Mrs. AL
fred Johnson and son, Alfred, Jr., mo-
tored to Ionia Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Swaziland returned from
Ann Arbor last Thursday, where she
had been to visit her son, Harry Hol'
mes. She attended the M. A. Gu
of M. foot ball game; heard w. j
Bryan and Billy Sunday while there
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01

Offer Services Free of Charge
The United Doctors Specialist, Ii
censed by the state of Michigan for
the treatment of all diseases, includ-
ing deformities, nervous and chronic
diseases of men, women and children,
offer to all who call on this trip, con-
sultation, examination, advice free,
making no charge whatever, except
the actual cost of treatment. All
that is asked in return for these val
liable services is that every person
treated will state the result obtained
to their friends and thus prove to the
sick and afflicted in every city and
locality, that at last treatments have
been discovered that are reasonably
sure and certain in their effect.
The United Doctors are expert in
the treatment of chronic diseases and
so great and wonderful have been
their results that in many cases it is
hard to find the dividing line between
skill and miracle.
Diseases of the stomach, intestines,
liver, blood, skin, nerves, heart,
spleen, rheumatism, sciatica, tape
worm, leg ulcers, weak lungs and
those afflicted with long-standing,
deep-seated, chronic diseases, that
baffled the skill of the family physi-
clan, should not fail to call. Deaf
ness often has been cured in sixty
days.
According to their system no more
operation for appendicitis, gall
stones, tumors, goiter, piles, ETC., as
all cases accepted will be treated
without operation or hypodermic in
lection, as they were among the first
in America to earn the name of
"Bloodless Surgeons" by doing away
with the knife with blood and with
all pain in the successful treatment
Of these dangerous diseases.
No matter what your ailment may
be, no matter what others may have
told you, no matter what experience
you may have had with other physi-
clans, it will be to your advantage
TO see them at once. Have it forever
settled in your mind. If your case is
incurable they will give you such adj
vice as may relieve and stay the dis
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owe yourself or friends or relatives
who are suffering because of your
sickness, as a visit at this time may
help you
Worn-out and rundown men or
women, no matter what your ailment
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Remember, this free offer is fol-
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Married ladies come with their hus-
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laboratories, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
23-t-2-adv
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Wells spent
Sunday in CORTLAND, the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Richardson. The
latter is Mrs. Wells brother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Rice Of Traverse City also
spent the day with her parents and
aunt. A chicken dinner was served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01
Mrs. A. C. Hall returned from
Stanton Saturday.
PROGRESSIVE DENTISTRY

Several years ago
when we announced
the fact we would re-
move old roots and
badly decayed teeth
without pain or use
of drugs to produce
Inconsistencies the
public thought it
could not be done; but
years Of successful practice is the
proof we have to offer. A few years
ago we made the announcement we
were making full sets of teeth with
out covering the roof Of mouth and
that we did not need any of the ma
tural teeth for attachment. I'm
possible as it seemed to some, we
have many in this city and sur
rounding towns whom we can refer
you to as to the success of this
class of work. G.. ID. Owen, Inc,
Dentists. Drs. J. A. & f. c. Jarvis,
log Monroe, opposite Herpolsheim-
er's. Both phones. Open Mon,
Tues, Thurs, Sat. Evening. Sum-,
10 to /.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01
James Ladner Dead

James Ladner, one of the prom
inent farmers and old settlers of
Grattan township, died this morning.
He has been in poor health for sew
eral years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01
Rnmmage Sale Begins

Remember the rummage sale for
the Bedding City hospital begins this
Wednesday in the Hubbell block and
lasts ten days.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-01

For the average house, store, apart
ment, fiat, or room will pay for many
davs' advertising in The Banner want
columns.-adv.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
THE NOMINEE.

They called him a mummy; but he
acted. They called him a dummy;
but he spoke.
Former Justice Charles Evans
Hughes was notified Saturday of his
nomination to head the Republican
ticket. In a little more than an hour
he had resigned his official position,
had accepted the nomination and had
wired declaration of principles to
Chicago in such certain terms that
the world for the first time in several
years knew exactly what he stood for.
Very good work for a dummy.
Those principles were such that a
political party was disbanded a few
hours later and practically all of its
members have declared for the for
mer Justice. The leader, yea the
idol, will do so later. The nominee
has talked freely since and has con-
ferred with his supporters in regard
to the campaign. Very good for a
dummy.
The Republicans have selected
wisely. Behind Mr.. Hughes stands a
record to be envied; ahead awaits a
glowing future. That future was
bright before the action of the Chi
cago convention and time only will
tell how great the sacrifice, if any
there is. The position held by the
former Justice pays a salary of s12,-
600 a year and the term of office is
life. Yet when the call came there
was no hesitation. The Justice SIM
ply remarked that he preferred that
some one else bear the responsibility,
and accepted. Thereupon RepubI-
can stock scared.
The outlook is bright. A united
party takes the field behind a candi-
date suitable to all. There will be
no Progressive party. Roosevelt
will not run and without him the
party is like a shell deserted by the
locust. OF course the race is not
won. 1t is only begun but if victory
fails us this year we will have for
consolation one of the cleanest and
best races known to political history
of our great country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
IN OHIO COUNTY COURT.

The will Of Alex Maddox, deceased
was probated in County Court on the
first Monday. By the terms of the
will all OF deceased's property goes
to his son e. II. Maddox, who was
designated as executor.
The will of F. w. Pirtle, deceas-
ed, was likewise probated and order
ed to record. By former agree
ment the surviving widow was set
tied with and residue of property is
to be distributed as is provided by
law in such cases. DR.. ]. II. Pirtle
was designated as one of the execu-
tors and has qualified. The other
designated executor, ]. f. Pirtle
likewise a son of decedent, has not
qualified owing to his absence.
The will of T. j. Smith, deeeas-
ed, was also probated. The last mem
toned will provides for an equal dis
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

certain seemed the actions of those
bodies. But the methods used by the
Republican leaders this time were
open and above board. The old
steam roller of 1912 sat upon the
siding, its piston fast with a coat of
rust. No steam escaped from its
boxes, for there was none. All parts
necessary for action were in bad re-
pair; the old machine was a wreck,
and no one seemed disposed to bear
the expense of overhauling.
Each convention carried out its
program to the letter then the fore
sight of the brilliant leader of the
Progressive party interferred. In
terferred for the benefit of his own
followers and the benefit of all who
want to be guided through the period
of European reconstruction under the
wings OF a protective tariff and
thoroughly tried principles. Roose-
welt refuses the nomination and the
heart of the Bull Moose stands still
and there is only a faint flutter to
mark the passing, for the boys in the
trenches are glad.
All that the majority of the Prog
ressive voters asked of the Repub-
lican convention was justice, and
they have been given justice, Justice
Hughes, the man of the hour. Mr..
Hughes swan not in the muddy wat
ers of 1912. He was out of politics
at that time and therefore the log
ical man upon whom to unite. He
has come forth at the proper time
with a declaration of principles t.
which no Republican, who ever was a
Republican, can object. In his mess
age to the Republican convention he
announces that he has resigned from
the Supreme Bench and states that
he is ready to enter into the cam
paign. With him enters the The Re
publican, the Republican party,
eighty-five per cent of the Progress
ives and thousands of dissatisfied
Democrats with the earnest convic-
ton that we have a leader in every
sense worthy of support and an as
semblage of principles that will lead
to prosperity, comfort and happiness.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

tice of the Supreme Court from TAX
ing part in any kind of political
contest. Mr.. Wilson objected strong
ly and the matter was dropped. The
most bitter partisan of the opposi-
ton can but admire such an act. Ev-
en- If done for political effect we adj
mire the shrewdness. Everything
points to a clean race with Wilson
and the Democrats defending their
policies and Hughes and the Repub-
licans making the attack.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
HAYTI NEGRO KILLS
HIS OWN SWEETHEART
THE COLORED SETTLEMENT OF
HARTFORD SCENE OF An
OTHER TRAGEDY.

Another tragedy was added to
Hayti's list Sunday night about $3.50
when Marshal Nall emptied the con-
tents of a shot gun into the side of
Clyde Rucker, his sweetheart, tear
ing a hole probably two inches in
diameter. The girl died a few min
utes later, and Nall gave himself M
to Jailer Midkiff. He told the Jail
err he wanted to be locked up but
when asked what he had done he
said, "nothin' Mr.. Midkiff made
some inquiry and then the hospita-
BILE doors we're thrown open.
The shooting occurred in front
of Ford's grocery in the colored set
Element. Nall claims he had had
some trouble with Will McHenry and
was shooting at him when the girl
interferred. Reports from other
sources fail to verify this statement.
Reliable colored people say Nall had
insisted that the girl go home, he
probably being jealous, and that
when she refused he went after his
shotgun. 1t is said that he return
ed and fired point blank at the girl
saying, IL guess you'll mind me next
time" If that be the case his flu
ture is not flattering.
Nall waived examining trial and
he is in Jail awaiting the action Of
the grand jury.
All the participants in the TRACE
dy are eolored.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
BARKSDALE HAMLET
ADJUDGED insane
FORMER STATE SUPERINTEND-
ENT SENT TO LAKELAND
ASYLUM.

Elizabethtown, KY, June IA
jury in the Hardin Circuit Court
this morning adjudged Barksdale
Hamlet, former State Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction, of unsound
mind. He will be sent to Lakeland
Asylum.
Mr.. Hamlet will leave tonight for
Lakeland. He was present in court
when the case was tried and appear
ed nervous. He is physically de-
bilitated as we'll and in bad health
Relatives of Mrs. Hamlet asked
County Attorney r. A. Buckles to file
the affidavit against Mr.. Hamlet. His
wife's divorce suit is still pending in
Circuit Court here.
Barksdale Hamlet, who was the
Democratic nominee for Secretary of
State in the election last year, was
the only Democrat on the State tick
ct to be defeated by Republican. He
instituted contest against James p.
Lewis. of Whitesburg, the successful
candidate, and shortly afterward
abandoned it. In the meantime his
wife separated from him and institute
ed divorce proceedings in the Hardin
Circuit Court at Elizabethtown. On
top of this State recently filed law
suit against Mr.. Hamlet and his
bondsmen for $69. 900 alleging illegal
expenditures in the Department of
Education during his incumbency. p
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

| tribution of decedent's estate among
his three daughters.
At this term OF court a petition
was filed by Guy Stateler, ct al, ask
ing that the DUPONT Highway be es-
tablished and accepted as a public
highway.
A petition for a change in the Ow-
ensboro and Leitchheld road ada
cent to the town of FOrdsville was fl
ed by b. ]. Payne and a number of
other citizens. The proposed change
does not as we understand extend
over very great distance.
With The Fiscal Court.
The Ohio County Fiscal Court with
every member present was in
session on last Tuesday and Wednes-
day, at which session much business
of Importance was transacted, among
other things the following. viz:
County Road Engineer, T. H. Ben
ton filed his pay roll from the 2Sth
day of March to date. Said report
or pay roll was itemized and
amounted in the whole to $1,S26.60
and the same was ordered paidcl
Monthly estimate of work done on
the extension OF the pike on the
Hartford and Centertown road or
road No. 92A1 was filed. Said es-
innate being to the amount of $780,
81, which was ordered paid, to con-
tractors.
The court after much consideration
decided to construct the pike on the
Hartford and Morgantown road by
force account. John II. Barnes, ].
Mason Taylor and Jno. b. Wilson
were appointed as Commissioners to
have full charge of said work; EN-
powered to employ superintendent
and thru him employ men and teams,
authorized to rent or purchase tools
and machinery with which to con-
struct said road. 1t is not known
just when work will be begun.
The Court also decided, after re-
port of the Committee, TO have the
two concrete bridges on the Hartford
and Centertown or Ceralvo road con-
structed by force account and said
committee consisting of T. II. Ben
ton, Esq. Ed. Shown and r. C. ITCH
enor were continued and empowered
TO have full charge of the work, do
ing any and everything necessary to
complete the improvements.
The Court also allowed the claims
due all County officers up to this
date, claims on account of the recent
election and a number ofjgjaims aris-
ing out of the smallpox epidemic re-
Gently gone thru with. as well as a
number of other minor claims.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
THE DYING MOOSE.

The deadly arrow of public opinion
has silenced. apparently forever, the
pounding hoof beats of the maddened
Bull Moose. The race was spectacular
the chief object has been accomplish
ed, the opposition to the party in
power stands practically reunited
ready for a grand coup as in the days
of old.
Four years ago a majority of the
people favored the nomination of
Theodore Roosevelt for the presi-
dency. A majority of those in control
of the machinery of the Republican
party, with a doggedly confirmed
opinion, decided that it should not be
and with the aid of the famous steam
roller set adrift the wishes and in
tent OF the masses. Verify, disast-
rous was the result. With the sud-
denness of the mushroom answering
the call of nature for a view of its
rustic cap sprang into existence
a new political party, the largest
baby at date of birth ever known.
Little hopes did the Progressive
party entertain at that time of being
successful in eleeting president of
these great United States, but theirs
was the purpose of a protest. The
situation forbade them taking the Re-
publican party with them, so with
tear stained eyes they reluctantly de-
serted the emblem of their fathers,
for the success of which they them
selves had toiled long and ardently,
to labor under a new and untried
banner. Few there were left in the
ranks of the G. o. p. who didn't en-
terrain, somewhere within them
selves, a touch of sympathy.
The strength of the new party
from the very date of it's berth was
truly remarkable. Its ranks were
joined by dissatisfied members Of
other parties. A vigorous campaign.
with measly funds, was waged and
those who gave it birth through un-
fair methods were slaughtered by the
returns from its ballot. The one
great purpose was accomplished.
Every move made by the thinking
men of the new party has been made
with reluctance, and since the doors
were opened to the real opposition in
faith there has been a universal de-
mand on the part of the Progressives
and Republicans for a reunited
party. Especially is this true Of
the men in the trenches. Like the
pioneers TO whom credit is due for
the building up of the Common
wealth of Kentucky they knew that
"gnited we Stand; Divided We Fall"
When their representatives board
ed the trains for Chicago the men in
the trenches OF alike political belief
felt THAT the hour had come. They
wanted a man who would re-unite the
party. AT times during the conyen-
tion the outlook appeared very dark,
and an almost panic reigned so un-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
OHIO COUNTY BOYS
IN FOREIGN FIELDS.

I'd. Note-This is the second of a
series OF articles on "Ohio County
Boys in Foreign Fields" and each
week hereafter for several weeks a
short sketch will be given of some
former Ohio county boy who has
made good in another locality. We
will appreciate the assistance of the
friends of the subjects of these
sketches in securing the necessary
data.
The records of few Ohio county
boys who have taken up the game in
other States show the expenditure
of more industry, and more genuine
merit than that of Perry Keown, who
is now camping at Columbus, New
Mexico.
Mr.. Keown is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cal P. Keown, of Hartford, and
left his old home in 1909 to take up
a homestead in New Mexico. He To-
Gated in Clovis, at that time a small
village, near which town his claim
was staked. For the first months he
patched on his land, in the mean
time learning the meat market bus
mess in Clovis. He stuck, and grew
up with the town, which now boasts
a population of 1000. He earned
the title to the homestead and be-
came half owner of the Clovis Meat
Market, a thriving business con-
Germ.
Mr.. Keown enlisted as a National
Guardsman in the Clovis company,
and having had previous service in
II Company of the Kentucky Guard
he was soon elected a Lieutenant.
The captain of the Clovis Company
Go. X recently resigned and it is
now, Captain Keown.
When the Mexican bandits covered
too much territory and the name
Columbus, New Mexico, was linked
with that of Louvain and when it
was discovered that sufficient troops
were lacking to invade the neighbor
Republic the New Mexico National
Guard was called into service. Cap
tain Keown's company was among
the first to answer. With flying col
ors they left Clovis about seventy
strong, sixty of them passing the
examination. Clovis citizens are
proud of their company and Justly
The Governor of New Mexico is hav-
ing his troubles in recruiting the Mil
itia to the required strength and If he
fails Captain Keown will return to
Clovis. If the Governor is success
full Company X will likely go into
Mexico and guess can only be taxi
en- at the length of service.
Perry, as Mr.. Keown is known by
his friends here, is very popular in
Hartford and was always a hard
worker and it is with pride that
we see him make good. If not sent
into Mexico he will likely visit here
this summer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
We have been reading Hughes be

We have been reading Hughes be-
tween lines in the Louisville Herald
for some time, but now that it is all
over we predict that the popular
daily will soon launch one of the
most vigorous campaigns of words
for the former Justice ever read by
Kentuckians. With the Herald lead
fng the fight and various other daily
and weekly Republican papers
throughout the State assisting, and
Ed Morrow. ct al, Ginning in oc-
easionally with one of those speeches
the engines of the Kentucky G. o. p.
ship will throb, the old hull will
groan. the propellers will stir the
political waters with a whirl and We
will take our place in the battle line.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

The good year 1916 will bring to
the people OF these States one of the
greatest political races of history.
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Hughes have be-
gun already the tossing of political
bouquets. Personally they are too
great men of great minds and dur
ing the campaign they will show one
the other that courtesy among con-
testants so greatly admired by low
ers of clean sports. The Democrats
in ST. Louis made an attempt TO re-
solve in favor Of a law barring a JUS
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16
Republican headquarters

Republican headquarters have
been opened in the Seelbach in Lou
isyiile and at the same time began
the campaign for Hughes and Fair
banks in Kentucky. Chairman Pet
Ay says many will probably wonder
why they have begun so early.
Down in this part of the State we are
not wondering; we are rejoicing. It's
not an early beginning that maketh
o bad ending.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1916-06-16

You who will entertain a little
fear that Roosevelt will run on the
Progressive ticket this fall rest easy.
The "at this time" was inserted in
the refusal to soften and pave the
way for a final no" Had the Colonel
had any idea whatsoever of running
this time the slightest hesitation
would have been a vertiable blunder.