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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24
WHY Not

! Navajo Indian Rug for Christmas
We guarantee quality Eeach's Art
Shop, City National Bank Bldg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

\. s Ward. OF New York city. is the
guest or Cant W. F. r. Godson. at Fort
Bliss Mr.. Ward is the son of Gen. II. c.
Ward
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

Capt A T. Watts commanding
Company T. Twentieth infantry. Joined
by his men. has issued invita- iOns to
q number of friends to ian inspection
OF the company mess hall and dinner
Thanksgiving, Nov. so. between the
hours OF IL a. m. and u noon"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

through the isolation hospital and in
the playhouse in the yard. Light re-
freshments were served in the dining
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

4 Navajo Rug adds so much cheer 20
the Christmas home You can have
your old Navajo Rug restored 10 its
original brightness BY having it laun
dered at the FL Paso Laundry
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

Before you start your Christmas
shopping il Will be a good idea 10 have
your eyes examined by an expert OPTIC
metrist. It Will add so much pleasure
10 shopping rounds II you are wearing
pair OF Glasses fitted by Segall at
los Texas Street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

The Hall Mark Storer-W- 7. Hixson
q Co.'S now making one of the most
interesting Advance Christmas displays
TO be found in Fl PasO- It is surprising
TO note the great variety of gifts that
can be purchased at the nominal prices
of s1-00. $500. $3.50 and $500. Their
new cataloE is ready It is mailed free
on request.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

Santa Claus viii show pref renee thi
year TO those homes that use Gallup
Fe Fuel Co. Both stove and lump siz
is offered.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-24

According to annual custom Sol ]
Berg viii offer a solution to gift buyer
" no desire something worth while Th'
present display Of Fitted" Travelin.
Bags and Auto Kits is most interesting
considered from the standpoint of gifts
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

Ninety-seven men and boys enjoyed
themselves at the father and son ban
quet in Portland last Friday evening.
Rev. w. III. Skentlebury presided as
POSTMASTER. The entire program
banquet was handled by the local
board of which j. S. Gourlay is
president and to them belongs the
credit fors UGH a successful banquet.
Rev. G. f. Pollock spoke on What
Men expect Of Their Boys and De
wey Clarke, one Of the high schooi
boys told in no uncertain way what
boys expected from men, There were
other short talks together with four
musical numbers, made program
hard to beat.
Saturday morning at Barton's hall
fifty boys old and young were organ
lied into three teams. Contest games
were played for two hours. In the af-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
FRANK A. LAMB Ex-
PRES VERY SUDDENLY

The death of Frank A. Lamb occur
red Saturday night at the residence
Of his brother-in-law, John Rossman
on the fruit farm south of the city.
His passing away removes from our
midst another of the pioneers who
came to Michigan in an early day and
gave of his energy and talent toward
laying the foundation for it's present
activities in this part of the state
Mr.. Lamb was born in Rockville,
Conn.,, SO years ago, and CAME to
Bedding in 1870 with others who NOV
ed here at the same time.
For several years he was engaged
in trade in the village, running one
of the early day general stores. He al
SO hauled supplies into the lumber
camps for VIM. Knott and other deal
ers, who were supplying the numer-
Gus lumber camps at the time.
While here he was united in mar
riIge to Miss Mary Rossman and
later settled in Greenville.
Mr.. Lamb was elected county clerk
Of Montcalm county and held the Of
flee for two terms. Afterwards he was
elected TO the Office of justice Of the
peace IN Greenville, and acted in that
officiel capacity until his health began
to fail, moving here to reside with
Mr.. Rossman FIVE years ago. He
possessed fine judicial mind and was
much in demand for drawing legal
papers and giving counsel and advice.
When the Ranney Refrigerator
company was organized in Greenville,
Mr.. Lamb had a large part in draw
ing the papers of its first incorpora-
ton. He was very popular in social
and fraternal circles, always jovial
and optomistic.
On Saturday night he went to bed
feeling as well as usual, but later
complained of pain in his chest,
which became acute and Mrs. Lamb
gave him remedy to relieve it. He
returned to his bed and apparently
dropped off to sleep. At 1920 his
wife and Mr.. Rossman tried to arouse
him but the death messenger had call
ed silently and he had passed away,
without struggle.
Mr.. Lamb was much attached to his
little granddaughter, Virginia Lamb,
who had frequently visited here from
Nutley, N. j., and had made plans to
visit there in the spring. The de-
ceased leaves beside his wife two chill
dren, Lewis w. Lamb of Nutley, n.
j., and Miss Kate Lamb of Belding.
He also leaves an uncle, o. c. West, of
Conn.
The funeral was largely attended
at the late home Tuesday at one
o'clock p. m, Rev. A. j. Blair, pastor
of the Congregational church officiat-
ing. The remains were taken to the
Otisco cemetery for burial in the
Rossman lot.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

Our files OF January 1, 1880 contain
ed the following article regarding a
pastor who may have been known by
many people here at that time. The
article is entitled "An Excited Par
son."
DIR. Thorn was pastor by himself
He was thin as a lath, lank as a June
shad, and solemn as a tombstone. He
had no gestures and seldom lifted his
eye from the book. If screwed to the
floor he could not have been more inn
movable He worked daily like a
ditcher, and got his living mainly
from his farm. When he took his
charge, his senior deacon struck the
keynote when he sand: "The Lord
keep you humble, and we will keep
you poor" The minister kept his
farm, and his farm kept him. He
went from the hay field to a funeral,
and was back again at work before the
hearse started. He called his clerical
garments "regimentals," and kept
them hung in the garnet. His breeches
was wash-leather, dyed black, last
ing through a generation. In these
enduring and never yielding habili-
ments the dominic was shook at the
beginning, and they never stretched;
so much room and no more.
One Sunday morning Mr.. Thorn
went into the garnet to array himself
The bell tolled from the old tower, and
the parson had no time to spare. Mer-
cy! what sight! A colony of wasps
in the good mans breeches! The farm
er preacher had had contest now
with the insect; he knew how savage
and how venomous colony of wasps
was The bell was slowly, nearing
the end, and something must be done.
A long stick and an adroit manipula-
ton elected the intruders. except two
Migrants who were on a foraging ex-
perdition in the seams.
The pastor entered the church on
the last stroke of the bell, and the SER
mon was reached without disaster.
Then the trouble began, as the wasps
intimated that they were crowded.
The staid and stiff dominic became
agile. He clapped his hands on his
sides, leaped from the floor, skipped
from side to side, and gave other
signs of his annoyance and agony.
He saw the agitation, for the people
thought he had gone stark mad, sure
Imploringly he raised his
hands and cried out: "My dear breth-
rem, have pity on me. | don't know
what's the matter. | know the word
of the Lord is in my mouth, but I'm
afraid the devils in my breeches!"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Golden Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter White

On yesterday, the 31st ult., the fifth
eth anniversary of the marriage of
Deacon Walter White and wife took
place at their residence in Vergennes.
Their children arranged for the gath
ering, and about 60 relatives were
guests of the occasion. About IL
o'clock the aged couple entered the
room where the numerous guests were
assembled, when their pastor, Rev. E.
Nudge. conducted Father White to an
easy chair, the gift Of their children.
and also Mother White to one, the gift
Of their grandchildren. Then followed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

The Christmas tree, (arch), which
came off at the Christian church on
the evening of the 25th ult., proved a
very successful affair, although it was
gotten up on a few days notice. Will
lie Norman, Birdie Nudge, Matte
Barlow, Elite and George Kahler re-
cited some. very appropriate and in
teresting pieces, Willie and Katie Will
son sung a very nice piece, entitled,
"The Little Pilgrims" which was re-
ceived with special favor by the aud
fence, and the speaking was inter
spersed with excellent music.
An arch, bearing the language,
peace on earth, good will to men,"
SPAWNED the front Of the stage, which
mounted suitable pedestals. The top
of the arch bore the language, merry
Christmas" and above was q star,
the "Star of Bethlehem"
The arch was studded and trimmed
with evergreens, and on the whole
presented a novel and beautiful APP
pearance.
The preliminary EXERCISES being
passed, ID. +. Wilson and Jay B. Mil
lard took their places under the area
and commenced the distribution of
gifts, making many pleasing and en-
remarks as the distribution
The number of gifts an
was $50, while the number of
pieces will considerably exceed this.
All dispersed feeling that it was a
Merry Christmas, indeed, and were
evidently well satisfied with the dis
play.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Happy New Year.
Salute the New Year.
Nj. +. social at Chas. O'Bryon's ia

Happy New Year.
Salute the New Year.
M. f. social at Chas. O'Bryon's Jan.
Our sleighing came very near leav-
ing us on Monday, but it is good
again.
Chas. Sherman, the Kiddville agent,
has a telephone from his place of bust
ness to his residence.
Doubtless there will be libel suit
Immediately commenced against the
editor of the Literary Buzzard.
While Silas Kimberly was butcher
ing on Monday last his finger came
in contact with a sharp knife and he
received severe wound in one of his
hands.
Joseph t. Handbook and Miss Min
ME p. Pettee will be married in
GreenvilIe, on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1880,
at the residence Of c. j. Church, on
Cass street.
Our friend Levi Broas was blessed
with a daughter last week-on the
Christmas tree.
He looked as wise as any owl, did he,
His tricks were well adjusted.
He declined to advertise, you see,
And in a year he busted.
The young people gave Belle and
Just Broas a surprise last night
Their parents made ample preparation
for their reception and happiness, and
it proved time Of real enjoyment.
One day last week as Chas. Sher-
man was cutting ice on the pond at
Kiddville he fell through the ice. He
reports the water in Kiddville creek
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

the nomination.
will allowed contes
However, correspondents of this eligible
be OF the Banner
time.
disned Ionia will judge the final
al
candidate fill
on ordinary word of mouth
Manager.
will mailed
a he can % each contestant
which issued must be turned in to
Contest thereon
whether voted the
tie between two candidates he prize prizes VIII be awarde
the contest
will receive cent commits
i'm on mon
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

about as cold as that in the river.
Jay Dexter was unloading dressed
hogs last week and his finger was II
some way pinched between the frozer
porkers, and the result was badly
wounded hand. Ruben Maxwell is
drayman this week.
Our justice censures this paper fol
posting the people as 20 what his
duty is. Just so, the people elected
an officer to perform certain duties
and it is for them To. Judge whether
those duties have been performed.
Leonard 4 Divine's elevator engine
is in running order. Everything now
moves off as it should. The delay was
caused by the company, Of whom they
ordered the engine, sending them an
engine that could not be reversed, so
they had to order gear wheels.
The suits against our village sa-
loonists for selling liquor to habitual
drunkard, while in state Of intoxica-
ton, are set down for the 10th and
10th inst. s. d. Clay of Grand Rap
ids is attorney for the License. II.
A. Jersey will assist lhe Prosecuting
Attorney, w. B. Wells, in behalf Of
the people.
The boys say there was goose
party" at the residence of +. S. Moul-
ton on Monday evening. An explain
alton Is necessary. The young ladies'
have organized what they call Jolly
Club" and it was a regular meeting
of that solemn organization. Today
they surrounded the Office with their
Notification.
A part of the Bedding band was out
playing on Monday evening. After
playing for sometime at Holmes they
proceeded to the residence of l.. +.
Kendall, and gave him a serenade.
The boys labored under a disadvan-
tage, because of their not being in
practice, but, then, they had lots of
fun Come again, boys.
A man was driving around the dug
way east of town one day last week
with a heavy load of wood and the
boards on which the wood rested on
broke, precipating him under the heels
of one of his horses. The animal
kicked him out of the traces and over
the front part of the load. We un-
derstand he was not materially in
jured.
At reasonable hour on Christmas
morning the merry tinkle of sleigh
bells was heard at the door of Mrs. S.
Kimberly, west of this village, and
circle Of friends and relatives, num-
boring twenty-four, assembled to
spend the day in general good cheer,
with music, social chat and bountiful
dinner. The day is reported as hav-
ing passed very pleasantly.
The editors trip for the f. & A. M.
was successful, and dispensation to
open lodge has been granted All
persons named upon the dispensation
are requested to meet on Friday even
ing to perfect the organization. Of
ficers will beJsppeinted,, the time for
regular meetings fixed upon, and the
fees for the several degrees deter
mined. A general attendance is most
earnestly solicited.
A gentleman stepped into this Of
fee on Tuesday and inquired of l.. Z.
Kendall if he had turkey for New
Years. He was told that none had
made their appearance, so Mr.. Ken
dali was asked to step out to his
sleigh. Upon looking therein he saw
as fine lot Of dressed fowls as he
had ever seen. A nice fat turkey was
picked up and handed him and he was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Judge Morse is II

Judge A. b. Morse of Ionia cele-
brated his 77th birthday anniversary
last Thursday when a one o'clock din
guests. Those from out-of-town who
were present were: Rufus Morse and
Willard J. Morse Of Pelmont, Iowa,
brothers Of Judge Morse, Mr.. Roof Of
Lyons, Mrs. j. ID. Morse Of Belding
and Mrs. Z. N. Davis Of Grand Rap
ids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
ALL PRAISE


Storekeepers seldom praise goods,
but now and then they can't help it.
For instance, when a simple liniment
has cured external ills for So years.
honest dealers cannot help but con-
firm what Mr.. A. Van Sickel of Som
merfield, Pa, said: I'VE have had
calls for Hanford's Balsam Of Myrrh
for miles around, and have never had
a bottle returned-not one"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

told to eat thereof and be happy. Now
we presume Mr.. Silas Kimberly makes
plenty of just such presents, but we
doubt If there are any .more highly
appreciated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

the presentation Of a single harness in
behalf Of their son, Otis, and in behalf
Of the relatives in general Q pair OF
gold-bowed spectacles, a gold watch
chain, gold breast-pin and finger ring,
gold-lined salt cellars and other pres
ents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

ternoon a skating party was enjoyed
with special meetings on Sunday.
The local Y. M. G. A. board in Ionia
are arranging for father and son
banquet January "a, with A. K.
Roberts, together with local father
and son as leading speakers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

Banners is bound decided
throughout this locality think of it'll
within
Of the other
to who
SCHEDULE OF VOTES
in to
who
cIo tbo 0NomO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Lowrev Can Teach. Too

vey H. Lowrey has not forgotten how
to teach school. He taught at Lyons
three days this week in the absence
of Supt. s. B. Chaple, who went to
Flint to attend the funeral Of his
father.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
INTERESTING NEWS
OF BELD|NG PEOPLE
MANY YEARS AGO
CHRISTMAS TREES AND ExER-
CISES WERE FEATURED
THEN, TOO
The following items were taken
from our files of January /, $780,:
The Flight of Time

The following items were taken
from our files of January 1, 1885,:
The Flight of Time
We can form no just estimate of
what we call the present. 1t is always
q moving point between the past and
the future. The present is every mo-
ment becoming a part of the past,
Time has very properly been compar-
ed to swift running stream. We are
moving down that stream with rapid
ity. The objects on the shore are the
events Of our lives. They are seen or
experienced, and then are back into
what is past Many, many things
have transpired during the year now
closed, and are gone forever. Our
lives have been characterized by deeds
Of goodness or blackened by deeds of
evil. II the first, then reflection upon
the year now gone will be pleasurable,
but if the last, then the reflection can
only bring pain and sorrow. Have the
resolutions made at the beginning of
1879 all been kept? Or has it wit
messed the breaking of many SOL
emn vow? The year has been kind to
us all. Even if affiliations have been
our lot there has been thrown into the
bitter cup much of sweetness. 1879
leaves the world better than it found
it. Does if find us better for its les
sons and experiences. Let's bid the
old year cheerful goodbye, and well
come the new. 1t, too, will be our
friend and helper. Shall we be friends
to ourselves? Let us enter upon its
duties with a determination that ev-
cry thing that transpires shall be for
our good, our Improvement in know
ledge and goodness. AS we wish our
friends today a Happy New Year,
may we do everything that can be
done to render it such to them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12

The editor started Monday after
noon for Grand Rapids and Hastings
on business of the f. & A. M. He was
so occupied up to the time Of starting
that almost the whole charge Of the
paper devolved upon "the boys" to
perform. If there is anything insert
ed in this issue that does not suit ev-
erybody, they will please make due al
lowance as no one is responsible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-01-12
Taxpayers Notice

Taxpayers Notice
Pay your taxes before January 81,
as my fees will be four per cent after
that date.
Dell Rowley,
33-2w City Treasurer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-15

$500 Stewart Phono-
graphs; plays all 10 and
12-inch records; special
Saturday go OK
Rag Rugs; all sizes
500 up
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-15

models; all strictly hand tailored
throughout; built of good alI-wool
materials in@the latest colors and
patterns. Suits and Overcoats i'm
possible to buy elsewhere for less
than $3.50. All sizes for Men and
Young Men.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-15

75c Smoking Stands,
brass and oxidized; spe-
cial, Saturday 400
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-15

Garments that embody all the
f / h ng touches of Suits
and Overcoats sold elsewhere
at $22.50 and even $500. Scores OF
up-to- -the-minute and conservative
styles. Perfect fitting and made for
service as well as dress. All sizes
and extra large sizes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-12-15
Visit the Bargain Basement For Hundreds of Practical C;

$1.25 Turkish Towel
Set, containing 1 large
Towel, 1 Guest Towel,
1 Wash Cloth; special,
SET Tor '''''.. 500
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and 7 to 9 in The Evening

Hundreds of Games, Toys
and Dolls, and all priced ex-
ceptional1y LOW for Saturday.
If you want to save money
on toys, come to Kaufman's
Toyland.
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75c Pictures; oil imi- |
tations; special, lQh|
, 1916-01-29
tinues particularly to be liable to the rules
of 5 IA.
G 7H

S Is.
At the death of the owner, his widow
can enter into his obligations to the State
Treasury, if she retains possession of the
property.
If the widow contracts another marriage
the relations to the State Treasury can
only be continued, if her husband is quail
feU according to 4 c. d. and f.
The same shall be observed, if any other
woman, who owns a Small Holding esta-
blished in accordance with this Law mar
ries.
If two owners of such Small Holdings
get married, the debt to the Small Hold
ings Fund of one of the Holdings shall be
Iquidated, at latest 2 years after the mar
rage, according to further regulations by
the Board.
The rules in force according to Royal
Resolution of 9th July 1902 cfr Resc. of
18th November 1865, concerning wills
made by Planters and others, shall also be
applicable to testamentary dispositions con
corning Small Holdings established ac-
cording to this Law. If the will is made
in favour of one of his children, the one
to whom the lot and house according to
the decision of the Small Holder and his
wife goes, can enter into the testatorS
relations to the State Treasury, if the heir
{if it is a married daughter, her h~usband)
is qualified according to 5 4 c. d. and t.,
but only on condition, that the amount the
heir shall pay the Estate in Dealing and the
other heirs for taking over the property with
appurtenances, is not III the Will put
higher than the amount the testator had
paid off on the mortgage debt at the time
of succession.
In case the new owner of the property
does not own the amount, he has to pay
the co heirs, these can have mortgage on
the property second to the State Treasury,
on condition, that they subject themselves
to reasonable stipulations sanctioned by
the Board for the payment Of intel est and
instruments on their claim.
If the deceased has heirs of body who
fulfill the prescribed conditions, the above
mentioned right of willing away can only
be exercised in favour of any of these.
SIS.
If the individual the property is willed
to in conformity with S II, does not wish
to take over the property, or if the will
contains no provision in the above men
toned respect, one of the heirs VIII is
qualified according to S II can enter into
the relations of the deceased with the
Small Holdings Fund, if he can arrive at
an agreement with the other heirs to take
over the property.
In the event of the Sale of the property,
the Small Holdings Board can allow the
purchaser to enter into the relations of
the deceased with the Small Holdings Fund,
provided he is qualified according to S S 3
and 4.
$40.
If the Small Holdings Board having
distrained on the property, should put it
up for sale, it can be sold free of re-
strictions as to the disposals mentioned in
this Law, and in this instance, the Board
decides, if, and on what conditions, any
part of the Mortgage to the Small Hold
ings Fund can remain in the property.
REMARKS TO THE DRAFT OF LAW.