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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

whooping cough, q; pneumonia and
bronchopneumonia, i21; diarrhea and
enteritis under two years of age, ~;
meningitis, 20; influenza, 33; cancer,
243; violencel 265. As comI(ared
with the month Immediately proceed
ing, a slight increase is noted in the
number of deaths reported from ty-
phoid fever, measles, meningitis and
cancer. The other important causes
listed above show a slight decrease.
Among the deaths reported from vio-
lence were Ia railway; electric rail-
way, "a automobile; 63 drowning ac-
cidents. There were also 10 homi-
cides and 81 suicides; from confag-
ration and caused fran lightning.
In addition to the important causes
noted above there were 3 deaths from
tetanus; from poliomyelitds and
smallpox 2.
The different state institutions
Hospitals and asylums) reported
deaths as follows: Ann Arbor, 81;
Kalamazoo, 8; Lapeer, 8; Pontiac,
III; Traverse City, 10; Newberry, s.;
Wahjamaaa, s.; Soldiers Home, Ii;
Wayne County house, %. The death
rates for cities in which the above
institutions are located as shown in
Table 2, include all deaths( transient
and others. In a majority of instan-
ces the transient deaths should not be
charged to the particular city in
which institution is located. Follow
ing are corrected rates for such cities
with deaths occurring in institutions
deducted: Ann Arbor, 80; Kalama-
zoo, 81; Pontiac, LAG; Traverse City,
100.
The distribution Of deaths referred
to above by counties and cities as we'll
as by the most important causes of
death may be seen in tables shown in
the Monthly Bulletin of Vital Sta
tistics, which is published by the De-
partment and is for free distribution.
Upon referring to the table of
counties, we find that the greatest
apparent mortality occurred in the
county of Crawford, with a rate of
27.1 per 1000 estimated population.
Schoolcraft county, with a rate OF
ALB shows the highest birth rate for
the month. These rates, however,
are subject to further analysis before
definite conclusions should be drawn
as the population figures used for de-
termining such rates are based en-
the 1910 census.
There were 6,225 births reported to
the Department as having occurred
in the state during the month of June
1919. This number corresponds to
an annual birth rate of .23.5 per 1000
estimated population. A decrease of
314 births is noted as compared with
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

The fresh sardine Is beautiful lit
tie fish. The scales on It's back are on
iridescent bIue-green. the exact tint
which the sea SO often takes, while be-
meath the scales there shows mp the
most wonderful peacock blue. There
are bars on its back and sides when
II first comes out of the water Ike
those on the mackerel. but they seem
to fade and disappear the moment II is
exposed TO the air. The remainder
of its body Is pure silver In its color
scheme.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

The incoming and the outgoing OF
the tides is caused by the gravita-
tional influence OF the moon. The
moon. so to speak, draws or lifts the
water from the depths on the same
principle that a pump lifts water.
And as with pump. the water rushes
In to I'LL the space left; so the shall
low water near shore rushes out to all
the extra space caused by rising Of
the water. on the principle that water
seeks its own level.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

"The man who makes good doesn't
walt for opportunity to knock: he has
the door wide open," says an exchange.
That's the right spirit. The other day
we heard chap complaining because
old Opp didn't stick his toe in the door
like book agent.-Boston Transcript.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06
Noted Prima Donna
Here on Third Night
Of Chautauqua Week

Nine. Augusta Lenska. prima donna
contralto, has scored notable successes
In New York. Chicago and European
musical centers. She Ii not only a
highly esteemed grand opera prima
donna. but has received highest praise
as concert and oratorio singer.
Nine. Lenska Is Of Russian birth and
vas reared in Cape Colony. Africa, 60
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06
The Real Value Of a
Chautauqua Ticket
Prom the Ksnsoa. co.. Nsw.-Rs0.hIis-.

Remember when you spend money
for Chautauqua ticket you are In
vesting In something that brings divi
dends. Education is the best purchase
that money can buy. Yes, we know
what so many say about needing the
time for business, and all that. But
remember that all business and no re.
taxation makes real estate valuable In
the graveyards, because people who
never relax collapse before their time
The average man spends more for Ct
CARS within two weeks than Il costs
to purchase q ChautauQua ticket
which would enable him to see and
hear some Of the most noted men and
women In America, men and women
who are shaping the public opinion OF
our nation. and who are making his
tory. How much would most Of m
gladly give II we could hear Beecher
or Cough, or Wendell Phillips or the
great Father vaughanf When You
spend your money for circus you
spend II for something which gives
you a few thrills. maybe. but that Il
about all. When you spend the little
money asked for ChautauQua ticket
you have something left in your brain
and heart that will glow and make Of
you a nobler and more enlightened,
more efficient citizen"
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06
Leader Of Orchestral
Sextette at Chautauqua

Miss Irene Stolofsky Is leader OF the
Orchestral Sextette. the opening at
traction at the coming Redpath Chau-
tauqua. and both as director and as an
individual artist she is truly excep-
tional. She has a splendid position
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

the number reported fer the month Of
May. In addition TO the number
above, there were 226 stillbirths re-
ported for the month.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

with all the thrills that go to make
up a big three-ring arenic exhibition.
The announcement is made that spe-
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

vile, Friday, August 9Th. This will
be good news to those who thorough
ly enjoy a modern up-to-date circus,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

cial arranxements have been made
on ell lines Of travel to handle the
crowds that viii undoubtedly take
advantage Of the opportunity to visit
the show, and wherever possible
special excursion rates have been pro-
vided.
The Selh -Floto circus Is big in
stitukion, and there il . great deal Of
local curiosity to see it. IL Ia q western
show, and has its home In Denver.
Until this year the show had never
been seen in the east and throughout
much Of the middle west, but in the
far west 1t has q standing and popu-
larity that has never been surpassed
by any other circus. Its eastern tour
was q succession of triumphs and the
newspapers have universally credited
II with being the most novel and in
teresting exhibition Of the kind ever
seen east Of the Mississippi river.
Some idea Of the magnitude of the
show may be gained from the fact
that the performances are given in
three rings and on three circular
stages, on q broad esplanade COM
pletely encircling the rings. and in
immense air spaces which at times
it IL declared, are fairly alive with
clever and daring aerialists. There
10 beautiful spectacle, three herds
of trained elephants and other CLEVER
ly educated animals and forty clowns
to inject merriment into the exhibit
tion. A free street parade takes place
prior to the opening Of the show. The
two performances take place at 2 and
8 o'clock. Doors are opened one hour
earlier, to afford an opportunity to
visit the menagerie.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06
Kiskey's Garage

Tires, Tubes, Accessories Greases
Oils and General Auto Repairing.
Phone 1862 w. Main St., Beldins
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

Big Circus Coming
The Sells-Flcto Circus, the newest
big tent show, will exhibit in Green
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06

among the younger Aolinists Of the
country. Her repertoire embraces the
literature of the old masters as well
as the modern composers.
The Orchestral Sextette gives a full
program on the first afternoon and
prelude at night.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-08-06
Mortality Of Michigan, June 1919

Mortality Of Michigan, June 1919
There were 2,937 deaths reported
to the Department of State as having
occurred in the State of Michigan
during the month of June, 1919. This
number corresponds to an annual
death rate + Ill per 1000 estimat-
ed population. In addition to the
above, there were 237 stillbirths re-
turned as deaths.
BY ages, there were 412 deaths of
infants under one year of age; 149
deaths of children aged one to four
years, both inclusive; and GA deaths
of elderly persons, aged 65 years and
over. Upon referring to deaths re-
ported fer the previous month it is
noted that there is decided recrease
in the number of deaths reported
for these important ages.
Important causes of death were as
follows: Pulmonary tuberculosis,
1871; other forms of tuberculosis, SO;
typhoid fever, 81; diptheria and Group
40; scarlet fever, 8; measles, 26;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
Soldier Deserted on Wedding Day Is
 Allowed Divorce

Testifying that he was deserted on his wedding Gay, William J. ROsania, a soldier in the United States army and at present stationed at Camp Devens, was granted a divorce in the Superior court today from Mary Ro- sania of this city. The soldier said his wife left him because she was fond of another man. The marriage and desertion took place March 30 1915
 Judge Curtis also granted a divorce to Sadie A. Charbonneau Gs this city who sued Almond CharlJonneau of this city. IntolerabIe cruelty was the ground. The couple were married August g, 1917.
 Georgianna Dannenburg of this city was given a decree from Clarence H. IDannenburg of this city. Desertion on December i, 1912, was alleged. DesertiOn was the ground in the case of Annie TurdeIy of this city, who was freed from Samuel Turdely
 of this city. The marriage took place
 in 1913 and the desertion the following year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
D MORE NEWS ON SITUATION
 AT ARCHANGEL
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 rthern Russia was peculiarly un- a2sant. Weather conditions are try : because of the extreme cold; ere is little of the dash about the 1rh there that characterized the war
 France, and reports from home tell
 the return of the army to civil life nd or receptions, parades and eel -Ealons of victory. All these things re likely, it is said, to make the oops homesick and easy victims of olsheVikt arguments of similar az alton in their own ranks.
 CnltS at Archangel are not season. d regular soldiers. They are seIec- i've service men, but in the past they ave shown a very high quality Of morale, in facing the unpleasant task .etore them, so long without openly manifested discomfort. Even now, of 'cers argued, the mutinous company probably would show an immediate ,hange Of heart if a general attack )n the BOlsheviki forces which are larassing the command was under .aken.
 No uneasiness is felt concerning the American contingent in Siberia, whicf -' largely composed of old time regu ar units from the Philippines. The 1ercentage of professional soldiers, i i@ thought, is so high in Major Gen " Graves command that it is high y improbable an agitator could gail Q hearing among the men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
Says Carty Claimed Robbery Just Before
 He Met His Death

That Michael Carty, whose body was found in the South End freight yards on April 1, had complained of having been robbed just before his death, was the testimony of Mrs. Mary Carroll before Coroner PheIan today when the Carty inquest was started. She said Carty frequently visited her husbands store. At the time he com- plained of the robbery he had bor- rowed S5 until his next pay day, she testified.
 Morris H. Miller, a conductor sta- toned in the freight yards, testified that he was in charge of switching freight cars in the yards on April 1. He did not see Carty struck by a train. He had questioned other em- ployes but nobody remembered any accident nor had anybody seen Carty about the yards. The coroner said he would not give a finding in the case for a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
Lucy Tine, Married
 At 15, Is Given
 Divorce When 21

Married at 5 and divorced at 21 is the experience of Lucy Tine of this city, who was this afternoon granted a separation from Ralph Tine of this city by Judge Curtis in the superior court. Desertion in 1915 was the ground for the divorce.
 The wife testified that she married Tine in 1913. They lived together for two years but then Tine explained that he was sick and must undergo an operation. He left her and did not return, she sold. The only communi- cation she had from him after that was a letter in which he asked her to send him money.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
BIG TIME FOR POLICE

Members of the several commit tees appointed to take charge of the arrangements for the first an nual ball to be given under the aus pices of the Bridgeport Police De partment are very active and en- thusiastic for the success of the un. dertaking About 4,000 tickets have been placed on sale, of which more than 2,50O have already been sold. Assistant Superintendent Suckley stated this morning that the public are encOura ging the pc lice in their efforts to make the ball a financial, as well as social success. Mir. SuckIey said, "All money obtained through the enter prise will be used to defray the expenses incidental to the State PO- lice Convention, to be held in Bridgeport on June 18th. Any funds left after defraying the cx- penses of the convention will be turned into the treasury of the Sick Benefit Fund.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
TRANSPORT GEO. WASHINGTON TO
 SAIL FOR BREST

New York, April 1.-The transport George Washington will sail at 4:30 clock this afternoon from Hoboken for Brest. The vessel will bring back more than 4,OO0 troops.
 Among the passengers booked to sail on the transport are Dr. J. Chal- nlers da Costa, chief surgeon of the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, who will serve as a navy medical officer on the George Washington during the trip; L. J. kenna, American consul general at Zurich; Vice Consul Wal ter S. Ruffner, and Adjutant General Peter c. Harris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
DIED.

LEONARD-Tn this city,ApriI g. 1919. Elizabeth A., widow of Thomas Leonard.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral au her late residence. No 66 HOugh avenue, on Saturday, April 12. at a. m., and from St. Ma1y's chuch al 9:30 a. m., with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. MichaeTs ceme- terv Automobile coTtega U10b* McGINTY-A solemn high mass for the repose of the soul If the late Catherine McGinty will be cele- brate1 at St. August:ne's church Monday morning at o'clock Friends are invited to attend U11bS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
Name Appraisers for
 Bridgeport Auction Go.

The appointment of Attorney E. O.. Hull as permanent receiver of the Bridgeport Auction Go. of Fairfield avenue, was confirmed today by Judge Curtis in the Superior Court. The receiver furnished a bond of S3,OoO. The court appointed F. F. Beach and Edward B. Parrott of this city. appraisers on the property. The application for receiver was made a few weeks ago by J. L. Parraga, 2 stockholder.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
Criticise John T. King for
 Low Bid for Silver Plant
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VOOTCIHUEu
 take charge of the bus ness, but had a representative there. He stated that for the past four years the RaAzs has been conducted under ;he super vision of committee of ko-dholdssc
 Judge Curtis reserved decision ar the molten to continue the hearing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
TESTIFY IN
 BRIBERY CASE

Albany, N. Y, April 11-Testifying before the judiciary committee of the Senate today. Senator George F. Thompson of Niagara, said that Rich ard H. Burke of New York, told LisSa that if he would assist in the passage of the Carson-Martin increased trolley fare bill he could become governor of the state and that the traction inter- ests would raise in his behalf a cam paign fund amounting to $50O,00O.
 Senator Thompson also told of din- ing subsequently with former Gover- nor Charles s. Whitman at the St. Regis hotel, New York city, at MT Whitman's invita- ton. He said that the former governor told him he had been requested to talk with him by Theodore ?. Shonts of the Interbor- ough Company. MT. Whitman, he testified told him he thought he was making a mistake in not supporting the Carson-Martin bill, as it migh, give him a chance to be governor.
 In the main bout he will use Matty Moore of Baltimore with Leo John son, the New York lightweight. Dick Stosh of Cleveland will box Willie HOuCk OT T,ancaSteY- Do
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
OCCUPY KAIsER:s MANSION.

Strasburg, April Il - Former Elm peror Williams chateau at Hoh- Koenigsburg in Alsace has been taken over by the French authorities. It is recalled that the city of Schlettsta at was forced to give up this medieval castle to William II. who restored it at a cost of s1,750,000, and then made the people of Alsace-Lorraine foot the bill
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
LUCKENBACH ARRIVES.

New York, April 1.-The trans port Julia Luckenbach, carrying the 15Ith Infantry complete and which reported by wireless she had lcEt a propeller at sea, arrived off ambrose Lghtship today from Bordeaux
 The 157th, comprising = offfcears and 2,63O men, as part of the 10th (National Guard) Division. The men will be distributed among seven teen camps
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-11
OBITUARY
HERBERT M. FOWLER.

Oliver s. and Fannie H. Fowler of 181 Whitney avenue, died at the home of his parents last night He is survived by his parents and one brother. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late home. Rev. Mr Brown of OIivct Congregational church. will conduct the services. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-22

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

later, when the wise Doctor" Ar
mold OF Rugby, decided that Tom was
headed towards destruction, il was
by means OF friendship for a weaker
boy who needed his protection that
he rescued him. What was the
marvel of the doctors power over
bOys2 we couldn't enter into half
that We heard; we hadn't the
knowledge of our own hearts or the
knowledge OF one another; and little
enough of the faith, hope, and love
needed TO that end But we listened.
as all boys in their better moods
will listen (aye, and men too. for
the matter of that, TO a man whom
we felt TO be. with all his heart and
soul and strength, striving against
whatever was mean and unmanly
and unrighteOus in our little world.
IL was not the cold clear voice of
one giving advice and warning from
serene heights TO those who were
struggling and SHINING below, but
the warm living voice OF one who
was fighting for us and by our sides.
and calling on us TO help him and
ourselves and one another And so.
YEARLY and little by little, was
brought home 10 the young boy, for
the first time, the meaning of his
life that ii was no fools or slug
CARDS paradise into which he had
wandered by chance, but a battle
field ordained from Of old where
there are no spectators, but the
youngest must take his side. and
the stakes are life and death. And
he who reused this consciousness in
them showed them at the same time,
by every word he spoke, and by his
whole daily life, how that battle
was to be fought; and stood there
before them their fellOw-soldier and
the captain of their guard. The true
sort Of captain, too, for boys army.
one who had no misgivings and GAGE
no uncertain word of command. and.
let who would yield or make a truce,
would fight the fight out $50 every
boy felt) TO the last gasp and the
last drop of blood"
And so Tom lived his life from
the first green days TO the last mem
orable night, when he was "chaired"
round the quadrangle by the II.
shouting in chorus. For he's a jolly
good fellow" himself as great q boy
as all the rest. despite the passage
OF the years and his dignity of cap
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

tain. 1t is a story of humanness,
With all its good points and its frail
ties. but especially of loyalty and of
friendship; OF games. SO much like
our own spirit, and yet so different
in details; Of East and Arthur, Of
the brutalities of the old tagging
system. the school bully and Toms
classic fight with him, Of the final
war of independence against what
was mean and sordid.
Il want to leave behind me- said
Tom, speaking low. the name of
fellow who never bullied a little boy,
or turned his back on a big one
Ana then. I would sooner have the
doctors good opinion Of me as L
really am than any mans in the
world
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

AFnOiu the uDc-
tor and the father
had been fellow
students at OricI
college, Oxford.
Both school and
master were made
wOrld-known by
the book, Tom
Browns school
ID a y =" II q I'M
Hughes must have
been very much
the same sort OF
schOOlbOy as the
hero of the story.
but i'm act.
George. his bro
Their, was the or
iginal OF Tom, as
Dean Stanley was
the original Of
Arthur.
Thomas Hughes
followed I'm his
fat N er's foot
steps at OricI: hc
was later called
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26
LAPORTE FIGHTING MAN
RECEIVES BIG WELCOME

Special 10 The News Times.
LAPORTE, Ind, Sept. 26.-One
hundred and fifty Laporte men and
women attended a dinner served in
honor of VI. r. Vile. former local
newspaperman, VINO distinguished
himself as a war correspondent for
The London Mail. The dinner was
served at the Rumeley Hotel Harry
B. Darling was POSTMASTER.
Most Of Thursday was given over
to celebra ting the return Of Mr.. Vile
to his native city, by the prominent
business men here. Two hundred
attended a MONDAY luncheon at the
Masonic Temple.
Mr. VILE had many thrilling and
narrowing experiences IN covering
the war. He was captured by the
Germans and sentenced TO death as
an English spy. but was saved from
the firing squad by the Intervention
Of Ambassador Gerard.
Friday Mr.. Vile will be a special
guest at Notre Dame.
Or. p. c. Traver. 542 Farmers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

i'm y Ri n ment,
always IA devoted
friend of his
friends, the work
ingnen: ne tried
his hand at an
ideaIistic colony,
called Rugby, i'm
T N &c = see; he
was a frequent
visitor to- Amer
lea. and was a
great friend and
adnirCr OF James
Russell Lowell.
whose influence
over him IL shown
I'm the frequent
quotations la his
books. His other
volumes included
n sequel to- Tom
Brown ut Oxford,
"RCllgiO IAiCi."
and his "Ncmoir
of a Brother"
But hc will al
WAYS be rcmcm-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

on him. and ne was OF the group,
along with Charles Kingsley, who
devoted themselves 10 the cause or
the Workingmen's college. He sat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-26

TO the bar, and eventually was APP
pointed a county court Judge.
His life was one of true service
to humanity: Frederick Maurice was
tho great influence that worked up