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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Beaverton Man
Regains Health
FINLEY FERGUSON TELLS OF
BENEFITS HE GOT FROM
TANLAC

Finley Ferguson, Beaverton,
Michigan, farmer, gives the following
strong Endorsement TO Tanlac, the
new medicine:
"For the past few years | have
been almost a constant sufferer from
rheumatism. This caused my whole
system to become run down and my
general health was impaired. / lost
all energy and ambition and never
felt just right. Ny stomach, too, was
in a disordered condition. I had no
appetite.
IL began to take Tanlac short
time ago and I find that | can enjoy
better sleep than ! have for year.
The medicine has given me a good
appetite. My rheumatism has been
completely relieved. My general
health is better and / feel better in
every way than ! have for two years."
Tanlac may be obtained here at
the store of Wortley & French.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Grattan Grange

Grattan Grange met in regular ses-
sion Thursday, January ~ for install
lation of officers. Owing to a mixup
in dates, Mr.. Cook, the installing off,
GER, was not present, but the installa-
ton work was performed by local Ia
lent in way eminently satisfactory
to all.
When the new master, Louis EN-
mons, took the chair he made a few
appropriate Introductory remarks, af-
ter which in a few well chosen words
he presented Chas. Godfrey, our
worthy master for the past three
years with a beautiful signet ring,
marked with &C." which he said
might stand for either Godfrey or
Grattan Grange, as token of faith
full attendance and work well done.
More than fifty patrons enjoyed the
oyster supper which followed.
At our next meeting Thursday,
February ~, grange will open
promptly at $3.50 and the fourth de-
gree will be given and general pic
mic supper served. The program fol-
lows:
Song by the choir; roll call, fun
ny storytelling contest paper, "Pre-
paredness," Floyd jerks, discussed by
others; reading, Florence Giffen; re-
citation, Ann jerks; discussion, rs
woman's work more monotonous than
MANS" led by Rena Emmons, discus
sed by others; music, Prof. and Mrs.
Pelter; penny march.
II lecturer
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Vermont 10 Re Twentieth

On March Z Vermont will vote upon
statewide prohibition. For nearly
fifty years Vermont had prohibitory
law, but in 1903 it was replaced by a
referendum vote. Every year since
then dry territory has been increasing
under local option, and today seventy
seven per cent Of the population live
under no-license. Vermonters seem
to be heartily tired Of saloon domina-
tion and having been wet and dry and
wet again, will, without doubt, by a
handsome majority put itself once
more in the dry column to stay put.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Burglar Visits Sparta

Sparta--A very "nervy" burglary
was pulled off here when ID. c. Hoit's
jewelry store was broken into before
1890 and the thief made his get
away on the south bound train. Mr..
Holt returning from White Cloud on
that train, went to the store before
go home and found that the pane of
glass had been removed from the
front door. His son, Claire, who had
locked the store had not yet gone
home from up town and happened
along about the time his father made
his discovery. Entering the store they
found stock disarranged, the trays of
rings and other valuables pulled from
the safe and on the floor. 1t is thought
that when Claire closed the safe he
failed to turn the combination far
enough to lock it.
Two repair watches were missing, a
bracelet and about two or three dol
lars in cash. Possibly other articles
were also taken as IL would be hard In
looking over the stock to be sure OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

observation-disclosures North, stepfath-
er of Charles A. North, of Portland,
died at the homestead in Easton town
shin last week at the age of 80 years.
He was one of the real pioneers of
that section and as a deer hunter he
had a reputation for miles around,
making regular trips to the upper
peninsula i'm search Of this, his fav-
orite kind of game. until a few years
ago. when the condition of his health
prevented. In politics he was a rock
ribbed democrat and took unusual
pride in the fact that he supported
every democrat presidential candidate
from Andrew Jackson's time to that
Of President Wilson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

."ree Stages Through Which They
Pass 70 Reach the Earth.

An article by Alfred Wegener In the
Scientific American offers an explana-
ton of the marked difference OF color
observed In meteors. Up TO an alti-
tude Of about forty-fve miles the prin-
cipal constituent OF the earth's atmos.
phere Is nitrogen. A second stratum
or the atmosphere. extending up TO
about 125 miles. consists mainly of hy-
drogen. Still higher. Wegener himself
has sought to prove the existence OF a
stratum consisting OF an excessively
light gas which he calls "geocoroni
UNI
When entering the atmosphere from
outer space meteors do not become
luminous In the very tenuous ''geocoro
mum sphere" but only when they en-
ter the hydrogen sphere" and most OF
them are dissipated before reaching
the nitrogen atmosphere. The largest
and may reach the earth or explode
not far above II.
DIR. Wegener finds that the mcteors
that penetrate deep enough pass
through three color stages-viz, yellow
white. green and deep red. The great
majority exhibit only the FIRST stage.
I'm which the color white. yellow.
sometimes reddishD is that OF the in
candescent meteor itself The green
stage Wegener believes to be due TO
the incandescence of the hydrogen
through which the meteor is passing.
while the deep red stage is due 10 the
incandescence OF nitrogen in the lower
atmosphere.
Clerk-Pd like to get a week of,
sir, to attend the wedding of a
friend
Employer-A very dear friend, ]
should say, to make you want that
much time.
Clerk-Well, sir, after the cere-
mony she will be my wife.-Boston
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Telling II Tersely

An English professor, travelling
drought the hills noted various quaint
expressions. For instance, after along
ride the professor sought provisions
at a mountain hut.
What d. yo'-all want?" called out
a woman.
Madam" said the professor, can
we get cornbread here? We'd like to
buy some of you"
"Cornbread, cornbread, did yo'
say?" She chuckled to herself, and
her manner grew amiable. "Why, if
cornbread's all yo' want, come right
in, for that's just what | hain't got
nothing else on hand but. Boston
Herald.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Rnssian Soldiers Letter

A Petrograd paper in July publish
ed a letter from a Russian soldier, in
which was the following paragraph:
"All through the mobilization and
the movement of the troops all of us
soldiers were sober. And we are sob
er now. Sober we took leave of our
families; sober we left our homes;
sober we faced our foe and, and calm
ly bear our heavy burden. 1t seems
to me that it would be such beauti-
full, such an exalted way to celebrate
one victory over the great foe, the
green serpent (vodka) if all the wine
shops were converted into schools, all
the wine warehouses into asylums and
poorhouses. This is how we should
begin the reconstruction of our poll
teal economic and religious life. Per-
haps | shall not be alive when this
glorious time comes, perhaps / shall
not have an opportunity TO live this
happy life, but won't you tell my chill
dren of my dreams that they might
bless them when the happy time
comes? Tell them not to forget that
only sober people can really love one
another"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
A PARTISAN CREATION.

A stunning evening gown is shown
Of black silk net with jet embroidered
trimming The skirt, finished with a
wide band Of jet embroidery, is topped
with a double tunic. one fiVished with
a satin binding the same length as the
drop skirt and another uneven In
length is finished with jet ball fringe.
The bodice Of embroidered Jet is ex-
uemely decollete. but yelled with the
silk net and finished at the neck with
velvet ribbon and tiny rosebuds. Long
sleeves, too, are feature of this strik-
inc nffair!
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

In the first place a Servian Social
list got drunk and killed an Austrian
nobleman and his consort. Austria
then got hot under the collar over the
incident and said to Servia: "See here
now we don't want any of that rough
stuff. / want to be a father to you.
Come into the woodshed." Russia
was peeping through the fence when
she heard the conversation and seeing
what was going on said TO Austria,
Don't you dare touch that child; he's
my kid and anyhow you'd make a fine
looking daddy" you've got another
think coming" answered Austria; II
don't like the color of your eyes any
and / can lick you with one hand tied"
how; and besides your feet don't track
"Bully boy" says Wilhelm to Austria;
'if you can't lick him / can, and, by
gosh, I'll do it. / can lick anybody;
can lick everybody. Well take him
on together" So Germany slips up
on France when she amt looking, and
lands with both feet in the middle of
Belgium. "Get off my stomach" says
Belgium, or "I'll bite your leg off"
"Ill get off when ! get ready" said
Wilhelm. That's not fair" says
France; take that, you," handing
Germany hot one on the snoot. 81
hate a scrap" says England, "but /
can smash the jaw of the guy that
slaps my friend" You don't hate il
worse than / do" says Japan, as she
squares off for a hand in the game.
"Well guess you started it, anyhow y
says Wilhelm TO Nick. Just then ev-
erybody begins to yell, "You started il
yourself" and each one sticks out his
tongue at teh other fellow and they
all clinch and the little fellows begin
to dance around, watching for a
chance to get in punch and run. And
there you are. -Bartleyville Daily
Enterprise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Saranac-Warden Fuller Of the
Michigan reformatory at Ionia is
working his men on the roads in Eas-
ton and they are doing splendid work.
Mr.. Fuller says that he will have the
North river road in good shape to use
next summer, when the contractors
are working on thes tate reward road
on the South side. Mr.. Fuller is an
enthusiastic good roads man and one
who believes the way to have good
roads is TO make them, not talk about
it. AS state institutions pay no taxes
the men are to be used on the roads in
Easton township without charges as
an offset to taxes paid by other prop
erty owners
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Protect Society; Abolish Liquor
In nearby state, just now, there
are three men serving terms for muir
der and a fourth for another terrible
crime, who are asking for parole or
pardon and in each instance their
friends are setting up as an excuse
for their crime the fact that they
were under the influence of liqour
when the deed was committed. We
have no reason to doubt or dispute
this. 1t is happening everywhere at
too frequent intervals But how is
the pardoning officer to know that
this same party will not again allow
himself to get into the clutches Of
intemperance and again commit some
foul deed and be a menace to society.
1t is apparent that there is but one
way to safeguard society against the
terrors Of alcoholism and that is to
abolish il forever from our state and
nation. Some designate the PROPOSE
ton of taking liquor away from the
public as an invasion of their rights
or a taking away of their personal
liberty. but in the case of these four
men, according to their loved ones
and friends, their entire liberty-their
lives were sacrificed to the demon rum.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Champion Corn Grower

st. Johns-Charles Morris, who
lives east of st. Johns was announc-
ed champion corn grower of Michigan
for 1916 in a contest held by the NJ.
A. G. extension department, his crop
of one acre being 1871 bushels and net
ting a profit of 5000 The quality of
the corn was GO, making his score
1884.
This is the second year that Mr..
Morris has won the corn champion
ship cup, having won the champion
ship in 1915. He has been offered a
scholarship at M. A. c.
Last year Mr.. Morris was gradual
ed from the st. Johns high school.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
LEGAL Ethics

The annual meeting Of the Ameri-
can Bar association always draws to-
gether some very thoughtful men.
Their discussions are well worth
careful reading. Among the addresses
delivered to the recent meeting of
this society at Salt Lake City, was
one by Prof Felix Frankfurter of the
Harvard Law School.
This speaker told the assembled
lawyers that "a body of law adapted
to sparsely settled agricultural COM
munity, has suddenly been confronted
with the task of adjusting itself to a
vast democracy with 30,000,000 wage
earners and increasing pressure of
conflicting interests" No wonder
justice often miscarries.
The attempt TO cope with the in
finite complications Of modern bust
ness has made law a labyrinth. There
are endless opportunities for techni-
calities and delays. A recent maya
zine article states that many corpora
ton attorneys make it a practice to
trap judges into making errors, which
afterward can be used for their own
legal benefit.
When a man regrets a fault it is
only because il is done with and he
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
A Sure Sign

Cyril Maude, whose Interpretation
of the character Of Grumpy" has won
him wide popularity in America, tells
of two small pugilists.
"Willy and Tommy held the fol-
lowing conversation recently:
"'Aw,' said Willy tauntingly,
you're afraid t. fight-that's wot it
is
"'Naw, / amt, protested Tommy
stoutly, but if i fight, my mall find
it out and lick me-
"How1l she find it out, eh?'
"'Shell see the doctor goin' t. your
house. '"-Young's Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Guns at Poultry Show

Alma-The Central Michigan poul-
try show opened at Alma last week,
Tuesday with a record-breaking num-
Der of exhibits from a wide range Of
territory. A number of birds from
outside of the state were on exhibit
tion and nearly every county in this
section of Michigan was represented.
Fifteen silver cups and other special
prizes were offered at the show to the
prize winners. The show lasted I'M
til Friday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Hog Breeders Honor DANNY Man

tive time John C. Butler, of Dandy,
was elected president of the Michigan
Poland China Breeders association at
a meeting of the members at the
Michigan Agricultural College last
Thursday. This is a distinct honor
for Mr.. Butler and shows that his
qualifications for the position are gen
orally acknowledged by Poland China
breeders of the state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Businesses, like men, are
Judged by their assOcia-
tons. The public will have
a higher estimation of your
concern if advertised in The
Bedding Banner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Youths Charged With burglary

Gilbert at Wyman, three miles north
of Edmore was entered through a
back window by Leon Pinney and John
McQuin, it is claimed, and about $40
worth of goods taken, which was re-
covered by Deputy Sheriff Fred Cur
tbs. The boys; eighteen and twenty.
are now in Jail at Stanton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
Marriage Licenses

Charles II. Holcomb, as, Ionia;
Jennie M. Sampson, so, Ionia town
ship.
John w. Brennan, 26, Lansing; EN-
lily M. McBain, 80, Belding.
Chas. f.. Smith, SO, Belding; Della
Wherry, SO, Bedding.
Leo. ID. Pritchard, 28, Matherton; Eva
Beele Bennett, IL, Matherton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

st. Johns-Congressman Joseph w.
Fordney has introduced a bill into
congress asking for an appropriation
of $1,000 for the site and building of
a new government building in st.
Johns. Last year Mr.. Fordney in
PRODUCED like bill but it did not re-
ceive consideration.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Reggie-What's the time, old chap?
I've an invitation to dinner at seven
and my watch isn't going.
Gussie-Wasn't your watch invited,
too. deah boy Boston Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Richard F. Cuddeby, the crook, who
was captured when trying to loot a
carload of silk from Belding on the
sidetrack at Elmdale. He was in
Bedding the day before the attempted
robbery. Thos. Bracken, +. +. Fales
and Fred Demo say the cut is a per-
feet picture of the man
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Bob-Why does fat man always
wear plaid vest?
Harley-To keep a check on his
stomach, | suppose Nebraska Aw-
gwan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Portland Edward Clack returned
to Smyrna on the afternoon train
Monday, after spending a few days
here with his wife and daughter,
Elizabeth, who are stopping temporar-
lily with Mrs. Clack's parents, DIR. and
Mrs. w. +. Lathrop. Mr. Clack is
filling the position of relief agent at
the Smyrna station at present, but
has been assured of permanent sit
uation as soon as the company can
find one for him, at which time he
will be joined by members Of his Fam
lily. Mr. Clack was at one time agent
at the local depot and great many
Portland people are numbered among
his acquaintance.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

Cedar Springs-The annual family
reunion of the Gilberts was held at
the home of Darwin Gilbert, January
20, in honor of Lafayette Gilbert, who
pas 81 years old that day and hale
and hearty. Owing TO the stormy
weather and bad roads the number of
guests was unusually small, but a
merry time was enjoyed by those pre-
sent. Mr.. Gilbert received quite a
number of nice presents, among them
hosts of most sincere wishes of con-
tinued good health and happy birth
DAYS to be enjoyed in company Of his
relatives and friends. His great
grandchildren are 80 in number. A
most bountiful dinner was served to
which all did ample justice. The
guests from away were Mont Gilbert
and daughters, Rena Kilgore and IT.
ma Gilbert of Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

When a man regrets a fault it is
only because it is done with and he
cannot commit it again.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02
nEIeHBoRHoop NEWS

Greenville-Otis Green, electrician
for Tower Electric Co., this morning
fell from an automobile, which he be-
lieved was about TO crash into the
Lafayette street bridge, and was
bruised up considerable in falling to
the brick pavement. He was riding
in an automobile with S. L. Tower.
Because of slippery pavement, Mr..
Tower put on the brakes in going
down hill approaching the bridge. The
auto began to skid around, and Green
became frightened, so as to escape pos
sible injuries in a crash against the
bridge, he jumped out of the machine,
lost his footing and rolled to the pave
ment.
The automobile was under control
of Mr.. Tower and no crash came. The
injured man was put into the car and
taken to doctor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-02

what was gone.
Several people saw stranger lott
ering about the street in the carly
evening, and Claude Gillette, who
lives above the store, saw him in the
doorway as he went upstairs about 10
o'clock. No one gave him thought
as it was so early and Mr.. Gillette
supposed it was one of Mr.. Hollis boys
and was not suspicious when he heard
him inside the store.
The sheriff's Office was notified be-
fore the train reached Grand Rapids,
but no trace of the culprit was found
Greenville-The 33rd annual meet
ing of the Pioneer society of Green
vile and vicinity was held last We'd
nesday at the Hotel Phelps, and the
day proved to be one of the most
enjoyable the club has held for some
years. Seventy-five members enjoyed
the elegant banquet.
The officers are elected as follows:
President, Roy C. Ecker; vice-presi-
dent, Ray Gown; secretary, Mrs. j.
H. Passage; treasurer, Mrs. E. j.
Bowman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-05
CHAPTER IL.
Blanche.

When Carron entered the
breakfast room next morning the
only people at table were Mrs.
RAIDER and the scholar, but, again,
there was a place set which was
as yet unoecupied.
But presently the figure of a
woman stood on the threshold.
A khaki skirt swung from her
slender hips. Low shoes-spurs
stuck on the heels-gave glimpses
of slender ankles.
She did not offer her hand, but
bent her head quite in the man.
ner of the city girl to acknowledge
her mothers introduction. This
consisted only of two words: My
daughter" and left Carron as un-
informed as before.
Father, | got the stage" she
said, sitting down in the place be-
side Carron.
Carron looked at her with anx-
iety. Miss RAIDER. | hope it
wasn't my letter that you have
been taking trouble about?"
She smiled, her lips not unolos-
ing, only deepening their curve.
81 hope the rain will hold off
while you are here" she said THE
sport is better before it. There's
more game in the mountains"
Thus Blanche RAIDER began set
ting herself very prettily to find
out what sort of talk he preferred;
and he allowed himself the luxury
of being drawn out, and being
difficult merely for the pleas
ure of watching her graceful fac
ulty at work.
But Mrs. RAIDER showed rest
lessness. Finally, pause giving
opportunity, she leaned forward
and got her daughters eye.
Did you have a good time last
night?' she asked.
Yes, very good indeed. There
were some new people there.
danced with them mostly"
Il thought you would dance
mostly with Bert" said her
mother.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-06-05
ssSON OF THE WIND"

t"T only bargained with Mrs. Rad
er to stop over night"
well, bargain with me, then"
Il have said Carron. ''Nc
use!"
They looked at each other APP
preciatively. RAIDER reached O
hand and patted Carron's should
er. Stay over a few days-stay
over!' he said almost gaiIy. 1T
may interest you to look around
the place. No knowing what may
turn up!"
Carron raised his eyes quickly
Raiders manner was significant
"If l do" Carron said, will you
go hunting with me?"
RAIDER looked down at himself
II haven't been hunting since
left college. But we'll find some
one to go with you, certainly we'll
find some one"
1t may have been a banality,
but to Carron's conscious ears 1t
rang like promise. THANK you"
he said. 81 shall be delighted.
He rose. See here, If I'm going
to stay over for a week I'll have
to send a wire. Is there any way
of getting one out tomorrow"
RAIDER thought. There's the
stage, gets down to Beckwith
about noon, passes here at six
thirty. IL you'll write out your
message tonight, I'll have some
one meet them with it in the
morning"
"Some one that you can depend
on?"
ooh, no doubt" RAIDER said.
The pen was already in Car
ron's hand. He made a clear space
among the papers on the table and
wrote. The words presented to
the casual eye would have been
unintelligible, but the inner mean
ing of the code was clear, and the
point enough:
ship stakes, camp and mail
stuff today for Beckwith. No de-
lay. F. c."