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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
Ladies To Be Included

Lowell. of Kent county
have at last come into their own in
politics. They will be placed on
equal footing with the men at the an
nual Lincoln club banquet February
IL. They will be permitted to par
take of the banquet with their hus-
bands, brothers, sweethearts and
friends, and enjoy all of the enter
tainment features accorded the men
in previous years.
The committees in charge decided
to allow the women all privileges of
the banquet this year. In former
years they were allowed to sit in the
balcony, watch the men eat and then
listen to the addresses. So insistent
have been the demands Of the women
for recognition that they will be Civ
en- all privileges this year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

ment and the remains Of the. first
bridge ever built over the Little
Thornapple river about seventy years
ago. The unusual noises Of the
dredge have frightened the animal
population, and raccoon was killed
one day last week near where the
dredge was working. Mr.. Rice believes
when the German settlement is
reached that things will go better.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

Mrs. E. j. Knapp of Belding and
Mrs. Daniels of Sand Lake and Mrs.
Brooks of Casnovia were called here
last week by the serious illness of
their mother, Mrs. Northway, who
passed away early Sunday morning
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Lew futile. Mrs. Northway was
nearing her eightieth birthday and
was loved by all who knew her. The
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

burial will take place at Smyrna.
Irene Deitz wishes to thank the
Oitisco Ladies' Aid for the beauti-
full bouquet of carnations sent her
during her recent illness. She en-
joyed them very much.
Mrs. Gertrude Tuttle, who has
been sick for some time, is gaining
slowly. Mrs. Ed. Reeves is also on
the gain.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
WEST OTISCO

Mrs. F. Thompson, who has been
sick for some time, is better Lot
tie Thompson is working for her.
Mrs. Cronk is able to sit up for a
few moments each day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rich are
both sick with the grip, but are bet
ter at this writing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

Notice is hereby given that for
bid all persons from harboring or
trusting my wife on my account for
shall pay no debts of her contract
ing after this date, she having left
my home without just cause or pro-
vocation. Is. r. Higgins.
Bedding February 1, 1917. adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
More Value and
Quality for the
Price

There, in phrase, is the complete
story of what you'll find in this New
Way Store; in our high grade suits
and overcoats; in service given, and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

or not, but his comment was: II didn't
know what was coming"
The parties were from Woodland,
but will make their future home in
Kalamazoo, where the groom has en-
ployment.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
Robbery at Howard City

Howard City.-The F. M. Cook
jewelry store at Howard City was
robbed by lone robber who entered
the store through rear window, held
up the clerk, Ivan Barton, and escap-
ed with more than $400 worth of
money and jewelry.
The burglar took what change the
boy had in his pockets and forced him
to unlock the back door and go with
him up the railroad tracks. Pointing
to an old shed the robber ordered
Barton to remain there until he got
out of sight. Walking toward the
the building, Barton suddenly broke
into run and ducked around the
structure just in time to avoid a bull
let which the burglar sent after him
from his revolver. Barton immedi-
ately gave the alarm and officers
went in search of the man but he es-
capped.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
Gratiot Leads State

Ithaca.-Figures from the election
returns Of last fall show that there
is more "dry" sentiment in Gratiot
county than in any other county in
the state. Sixty-nine per cent of all
who voted in Gratiot county cast bal
lots for the prohibition amendment.
Kalkaska county was a close second
with sixty-eight per cent and Hills
dale county was third with sixty
seven per cent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
People Badly Swindled


ago a smooth salesman covered this
section of the country, selling cloth
for mems suits and overcoats and
ladies' suits and coats. He sold a
great deal, too, getting his pay in
full. Soon afterward another man
came along to take orders for having
the goods made up. He also booked
many orders, as his plan was to take
persons note for the work, when
he could not get the money, getting
the note with the order. He also got
the cloth, Of course.
In a few cases the manufactured
goods were delivered but it is said
that the work was inferior as well as
the material, while in many cases
neither cloth or clothes showed up.
In the meantime the salesman
brought the notes to both the St.
Louis banks for discount, but both re-
fused to purchase them, although the
notes were perfectly good and signed
by responsible people. 1t is under
stood that a Breckenridge bank pur-
chased the notes.
The men operated both in this city
and in the country about here and
their victims are numbered by the
score.
Judges Silent on Increased Pay
Grand Rapids. Kent county s
Judges are somewhat reticent in ex-
pressing an opinion regarding the re-
commentator of the Wayne county
judges that the remuneration of jur-
ors be increased from SO to IS day.
In Detroit recently the judges Of that
city unanimously adopted a resolu-
ton in which its legislators were ask
ed to draft a bill increasing jurors
pay $500 day.
The Detroit Judges declared the
present pay is ridiculously small and
entails financial sacrifice to practi-
cally every juror serving. 1t was
pointed out that the jurors work but
five days a week and receive only $15
for their services, smaller weekly
wage than many Detroit laborers.
The Judge Got clustered
Hastings.-Judge Hyde, who was
busy with court business in his priv
ate room, was called to the main Of
flee room, where a gentleman and
lady were awaiting him. He suppos-
ed they were a party to a suit before
him and asked the gentleman what he
could do for him.
Imagine his surprise when the
gentleman smilingly said. Eyes, we
want to get married." The tone OF
over the entire Office and the judge
he pulled himself together and tied
stated whether he kissed the birdie
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

Milton Goodman, heavy, rein
forced, triple stitched, perforated,
black sateen shirts, finest quality $1.OO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

Hastings.-Bert Rice, one OF the
night men on the dredge in Carlton
is "seein' things at night" as his
work progresses. At one time he
dug up a mess Of big bones that pro-
baby belonged to some prehistoric
animal, and Mr.. Rice's imagination
pictured the ghost of the monster
lowering about, protesting against
terry. Other relics such as crowbars,
traps, hunting axes, half roll Of
wire fencing, barbed wire entangle-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
The Physiological Value of Food

of Ladies' Literary
Exchange Club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
Took Paris Green

Stanton.-David Reed, who resides
five miles east and one mile north of
this city committed suicide by taking
paris green. He first took the poison
about noon and later in the afternoon
took another dose. He expired about
five O'Clock in the evening.
Mr.. Reed was eighty-onei years Of
age and had been a resident of the
locality several years. He was in
poor health and became respondent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

Large, roomy, well-made, first
quality blue and gray chambray work
shirts SOC
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
NEIGHB0RH00D NEWS
win Vote on Bonding

Lowell.--A largely attended cltl-
zens' meeting was held at the coun-
Gil rooms for an informal discussion
Of village affairs in reference to the
Light & Power plant and water
works system.
Engineers estimates of cost of
rebuilding the plant were read and
discussed and the sentiment for re-
building the wrecked plant was ap-
parently unanimous, all present re-
cognizing the fact that there is moth
ing else to do.
The two propositions will not be
taken up together, more immediate
action being needed in the case Of
the Light & Power plant, and it be-
ing thought best to avoid needless
complications.
At a special meeting Of the village
council it was decided to hold a
special election Monday, February 10
to vote on bonding for $4,000 for re-
building the plant.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07
Buy Gravel Loader and Screener

Hastings.-At meeting Saturday
the county road commission voted to
purchase of Jordan & Steele a gravel
loader with screen attachment. Ex-
perience has demonstrated the un-
wisdom of attempting to build heav-
lily travelled highways with the or
binary unscreened gravel. 1t has
also shown the folly Of making a mar
row roadway for a main travelled
road Under the conditions such a
machine as that which the commits
sion has purchased becomes a neces-
sity. The Jordan & Steele machine
has, in this city, proven it will pro-
duce the screened gravel at the mini
mum cost. By owning the machine
the commission will be able to keep
the cost of bodybuilding in Barry
county at the lowest limit of cost.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-02-07

More Measles Here
Howard City. = More cases {
measles developing this week hs
caused school to be closed in IL
primary grades.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
A FREAK PLANT

Mr.. Tom Taylor, a farmer living
eight or ten miles from Cuthbert,
tie other day discovered in his pea
nut field freak plant. 1t is Il
cross between the peanut and
Florida purslane or pursley, as it is
commonly called. The plant had
attached to its root only three pea
nuts. 1t has more Of the character
istics Of the peanut, but is unusu-
ally tall. Along it's branches, and
very thick near the, roots, are
growths of small, ball like shape
that resemble the seed-pods Of
pusley. These do not seem to be
4aite mature.
1t is to be hoped that some Of
these may germinate. 1t would be
interesting to see if they would re-
produce the parent plant.
This. cross would make a fine
plant for hay, which, if further de-
veloped, might prove a valuable adj
dition to our field crops. Cuthbert
Leader.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
BURLEY TO SPEAK HERE

Mr.. c. B. (Boll Weevil) hurley,
Of the y. S. Of Agriculture, assistant
field agent in Boil Weevil work,
whose headquarters are in Albany,
has been asked by the County Com
missioners to make a talk here at
the Court House on next Tuesday,
Oct. End, at 1920 o'clock.
Our farmers, both white and col
ored, have seen enough of the boil
weevil's work to know what he will
do, if given a fair open field. They
are, it is true, to some extent, fa-
miliar with methods Of It's destruc-
ton, but Mr.. Burley has made this
subject life time study, and can
no doubt advance good ideas both
as to methods and economy Of des-
truction of this Serious Pest.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
SAVE YOUR VEGETABLE SEED

Home gardners as well as truck
growers who find seed OF favored
-yarities difficult to secure or high
in price would do we'll to save their
own seed, according to the United
States Department of Agriculture.
The saving of seed from beans, peas,
corn, peppers, okra, eggplant,
squash, cucumhers, muskmelons
and watermelons is very simple, the
chief requirement being to select
seed from the good plants. OBJ
tanning seed from tomato. radish,
lettuce. kale, collards, cabbage, kohl
rabi, beets, carrots and mustard
while not so simple, is not beyond
the ability of any amateur gardner.
A newly published Farmers Bull
letin, Saving Vegetable Seeds for
Home and Market Garden" (No.
S84), which will be supplied free
by the United States Department OF
Agriculture, explains in detail how
to gather and cure seeds commonly
needed by truck growers.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
To Build Church at Port Went
worth.

Savannah, Ga. Sept. = savan-
mains five Methodist churches are
planning to build and supply a
Methodist church at Port Went
worth during the present winter.
Plans will be taken up and dis.
cussed at the mission board Of
South Georgia conference when it
meets in Albany i'll November. The
church would help employees Of the
big Savannah Sugar Refining Cor
poration's plant; the Atlantic Pa.
per & Pulp Co., the barrel factory,
the Port Wentworth Lumber Co..
and other industries at Port Went
worth.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
SOLICITORS OUT FOR BRIDGE
FUND

Savannah, Ga. Sept. Solicitors
to raise $3.50, 900 for the building
of the bridge across the Altamaha
river have been sent out from Sa-
vannah by the recently formed Al
tamaha River Bridge Co. The To-
cation for the crossing Of the river
has not been secured as yet. Stock
holders will be given a free pass
over the structure. When W. 6.
Sutlive, managing editor of the Sq-
vannah Press was at Jesup recently
one man offered to sell $4,000
worth of stock if the bridge was
put across at Doctortown
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
II CARS TOBACCO
SHIPPED FROM COFFEE

According to General Freight and
Passenger Agent Tom Harris, who
was in the city this morning, the
Georgia q Florida road handled
thirty-one car loads Of tobacco from
Coffee county this season. The to-
bacco brought good profits TO every
farmer who planted it,though near
ly all of them were amateurs in the
art Of curing it. Mr.. Harris says
that approximately 5000 acres will
be planted next year. The tobacco
men were high in praise of the
quality of the Coffee county prod
uct, douglas Enterprise.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
Took l,34O Grains of Bromide

Savannah, Ga. Sept. Following
her fifth attempt to end her life
Mrs. Eva Dare, well known 70
the newspaper readers in Savannah
as the woman who several times at
tempted her life and on failing tried
to plug her husband, died on Fri
day at the Savannah Hospital after
taking 1910 grains of bromide.
Her fifth attempt took the form OF
bromide which she secured from
several druggists in small amounts.
She took one dose after the other
until she had consumed 1910
grains.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
RIFT

Mrs. Walter Cobb of Leslie is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J A Tucker.
Miss Pauline Martin Of Brentwood
opened school Monday morning at
Rift.
Mrs. Sam Jones Jr. and Mrs.
John Ticker spent Monday with
Mrs. A T Greene in Leesburgs
Mr.. ] H Young is greatly inn
proved after a few weeks illness.
Mrs. Mandy Harris of Dawson, is
visiting her niece, Mrs. John Young.
Mr.. DC Jones is expected home
Wednesday, after four weeks stay
n Atlanta.
Mr.. G D Richards made a bust
ness trip to Albany Monday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mr.. Fort Jones moved
into our community Friday last
I'VE are glad to welcome them.
Mrs. DC Jones, Miss Annie Lou
Zones and Mrs. Fannie Culver were
visitors in Le4lie Thursday after
lnnnn
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
GLASS IN SAUSAGE
HAS NO BAD EFFECT

That ground glass found in the
sausage served the members Of the
headquarters company Of the 12lst
Infantry (Second Georgia. came
near being a serious matter to at
least one member was proved few
minutes after being subjected to
drugs when First Glass Musician
James w. Gammage vonited up
some of the glass,
Immediately after the glass was
found in the sausage by one Of the
members while at breakfast, Dr..
Harold was notified and began to
inject apha-morphine into the sys-
TENS Of the soldiers so that the
glass and other things eaten could
not be retained on the stomachs.
Only about half Of the company
were at breakfast but the excite
ment is said to have been as great
as if the entire regiment had eaten
the sausage.
The packing house people state
that the sausage must have been
packed In Jacksonville. Fla, or
Houston, Texas. The men from the
packing house who went out to the
camp to see about the occurrence
stated that the glass could not have
possibly gotten in the sausage BY
accident or carelessness, but only
by intention.
When the packing company rep
resentative was told over the tele-
phone what had happened he hur-
ried out to the camp as quickly as
possible, but ON the way stopped by
the warehouse and secured another
bucket OF sausage. On arrival he
found twenty soldiers seasick, !"
and what they are said to have said
about his sausage and his company
would not do in the Sunday school
book. He was Immediately told by
Mess Sergeant Denton that no more
sausage would be wanted BY his
company in some time. He was
thanked for remembering to bring
another bucket out, no more would
be needed.
In one Of the links Of sausage a
piece of glass nearly two inches
long was found. An investigation
is being made by the packing house
people. The Jackson Rifles and a
company from Alabama also state
that glass was found in sausage
served to them.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
NO SUCCESSOR NAMED YET


Savannah, Ga. Sept, No sue
cessor has been named yet for EFT.
Conner of Midtown. chairman Of
the Southern District exemption
board, who has resigned on account
of i'll health. ]. j. E. Anderson of
Statesboro has been elected chair
man of the board although no one
has been named to take Mr.. Co
mer's place en- the board, whose
are located in Savan-
nah.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
IN Sc YEARS SHE
NEVER SAW TRAIN

FORSYTH, Sept. % Miss Rebecca
Anderson who is said never to
have seen a railroad train nor to
have taken ride in an automobile,
died at her home in Proctor's Dis
trl2t Yesterday at the age of sc
years.
Miss Anderson was born and
reared in the house in which she
died. She had never gone more
than twenty miles from the house.
The deceased resided with her sis
ter, who is in her S1st year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
|UMTER YOUNG MAN
KILLED IN RUNAWAY

Americus. Ga, Sept. "A. III
CHI G. Ray, one Of the best known
nd most popular young men Of
unter county, met q tragic death
esterday afternoon, seven miles
ast Of Americas, OH the New Era
lad, when he was thrown from
il buggy and instantly killed. II
suppo ed that the spirited
borsc that he was driving took
right at some object blown across
he roadway. The young man
truck upon his head, a deep cash
being cut and the skull crushed.
|7Dr. r. E. Cato, who examined the
body, said that death was iue to
concussion and that the victims
neck had probably been broken.
The victim was alone at the time
of the accident and it is believed
was on his way to visit his uncle,
J. C. Carter, who was the first to
find the body.
Mrs. Carter, seated with other
members of the family at dinner,
saw driverless horse and buggy
pass by, shortly after striking a
tree in front of the Carter home,
practically demolishing the buggy.
Her husband, together with one~of
their sons, began an Investigation.
About fifty yards distant from the
Carter home, and almost directly
in front of the plantation barn,
where the road makes a sharp turn
Carter found the unconscious form
of young Ray Assisted by his
son, ne conveyed the victim to the
residence. where he died before !
medical assistance could be secured. '
He was 81 years Of age. He was I
The son Of Neil A. Ray, one of c
Sumter's County Commissioners, s
ana widely known as Sport" Ray L
He lived alone on the ]. R. Will c
liams place, and was a member Of /
the Americas camp Woodmen Of 7
the World, and the Benevolent and =
Protective Order Of EIks. The t
3luperale services will occur today, a
these orders being in charge. Y
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
Dir. Frederic jacobson Says, rs Per CT.
Of Women Need Phosphates to Give

Them Strong, Healthy, Rounded
Figure and to Avoid Nervous
Break Down. Thousands
of Women Grow Strong
in Natures Way.
"Consider the Lilies of the Field, How
They Grow
The life of the lily is but few weeks
of months. The life of man is three
score years and ten. But to live ones
life in its fullness, women like the lily,
must be nourished by those same vital
elements which nature provides for nour-
ishing every living thing; and these in
clude the valuable phosphate SO often
lacking in the usual food we eat today.
Argo-Phosphate is rich i'll these Won
derful elements. 1t contains them in
concentrated tablet form which is easy
to take and quickly assimilated and
absorbed into the system, and from you
tn to old age, builds and rebuilds body
and brain in beautiful harmony with
Natures perfect plan. That's why"
Argo- Phosphate makes good solid flesh
and muscles.
SPECIAL NOTICE Argo-Phosphate
contains the Natural phosphates which
thousands OF physicians are prescribing
daily to build up thin, pale, colorless
women to give them rosy cheeks, red
lips, and beautiful complexion. Many
cases have been reported where women
have increased their weight from Is to
25 lbs. with few weeks treatment, and
any woman who desires well rounded
and developed form, should secure from
her druggist, this new drug which is in
expensive and is dispensed by any reli-
able druggist with or without doctors
prescription. Ii your druggist will not
supplyyou, send $1.00 to the Argo La
boratories, 10 Forsyth ST., Atlanta, Ga.
and they will send you two weeks
treatment by return mail.
Subscribe to The Lee County
Journal now. Only $3.50 a year.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
PROGRAM DISTRICT
S. S. CONVENTION

Thf District s. S. Convention
WILDE held at Adams, Ga, Sept.
81. 1917.
MORNING SESSION Ii A. NJ.
Devotional Service led by Jno.
Cowart.
Mans work in Salvation of
World, PROF. J. H. Forbis.
The Essentials of a Successful
S. S. Hon. W. T. Lane.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Address-Rev. ]. W. Elder.
The Sunday School Teacher
Hon. E. NJ. Fuller.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
GaIOmeI Dynamites
A Sluggish Liver
Crashes into sour bile, making you sick and
you lose days work.

Crashes into sour bile, making you sick and
you lose days work.
sCaiomel salivatesl It's mercury. Calomel acts
like dynamite on sluggish liver. When calomel
comes into contact with sour bile it brushes into
it. causing eramping and nausea
If you feel bilious. headachy, constpated and
all knocked out, just go to your druggist and ge
a5O cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. which is
q harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous
colonel Take a spoonful and II it doesn't start
your liver and straighten you up better and
quicker than nasty calomel and without making
you sick. you iust go back and get your money
If you take calonel today you'll be sick and
nauseated tomorrow: besides it may calivate
you, while II you take Dodsons Liver Tone you
will wake up feeling great, fun of ambition and
ready for work or play. It's harmless, pleasant
and safe to give to children; ibCy Bleit.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
NOTICE

Street tax are now due,
Books will positively close on
the 25th of September. After
this date 800 By the or
der Of Mayor and the Council.
j. "A. FORESTER,
City Marshal.
14-2t.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1917-09-28
Medicine or Food

You have always bought the bulky stock food
and given to your stock as medicine. Why not
buy only the medicine and furnish your own
food? The medicine will be much more certain.
In fact, B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy is so GER
tain to givethe right results that we sell it on
the money back plan. If it doesn't straighten
up your horse or COW, or sheep. we give your
money back.
Sold by Stovall & Woman.