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Bring Back Any Gift You received that came from here H For your generous Christmas pat ronage, the greatest ever that Is not satis j. factory. WeU gladly change It EIGHTEENTH YEAR. NO. 29. 1JELDING, MICn., THURSDAY. DECEMJBEH 27, 1906. WHOLE NO. 9 J 5. We Thank You B BIN BANNER m t GREENOP WILL WAS SUSTAINED Judge Webster Gives Ills Opin ion In The Case, Thtnkw Testator wai of Sound Mind and Knew llelatioiiMutp l'olnttt he Decided Probate Judge, Montgomery Webster, delivered his opinion on the contest of the will of the late John Greenop of Orleans last week. The principal points embod ied in his opinion are as follows: "Is is unnecessary to comment on the vicious effects of setting aside wills for any but the soundest reasons, nor to as sert the firm action necessary when con vinced of the presence of mental incom petency or undue influence at the time of execution. "At tn tKo nuaclinn nf marital inrnmn. tency, of insane delusion, I find that John Greenop, both at the time of making the will and at the time of executing the codi cil was of sufficient mind to clearly dis cern ;he nature and extent of property, , the objects of his bounty and the scope and provisions of this particular will. Further than ihis, I am satisfied he knew what the relationship between himself and Mary Ann Stillson; that this knowledge remained his to the moment of his death; that he suffered under no insane delusion as to such relationship, and whatever may have been his reason for acknowledging her at times as his daughter and denying her at others, such action is not inconsis tar.t with a rational course of conduct. Whether he thereby, and in disinheriting her, commit! ed a great wrong, it is outside the province of this court to say, provided the Court is fully convinced he acted with full knowledge of what he was doing. "The Court finds the evidence insuffi cient to hold the will as anything but the expression by John Greenp of, his own de sires as to how his 'property should de scend and be distributed upon his death He dicta ed the provisions of the will; his mind governed its construction as fully as it had governed the amassing of his for tune. Of this I have not the slightest doubt. "Refering to the case of Waters vs. Reed, 129 Michigan, the court does not regard the cas in point. We need go no further into the relationship of Minnie Greenop and John Greenop than to say that she was his wife at the time of the execution of the will and at at the time of his death; that the children mentioned as such in the will are his children and Are h. irs at law of John Greenop. This de cision does not necessitate a determination of the relationship between Mary Ann Stillson and deceased. After carefully scrutinizing the testimony and arguments from the standpoint of her bting his daughter, yet I do not find myseif war ranted in deciding that she was cut off from further provision in this will because of the mental iucomptency of John Green op. or the undue influence exerted by Min nie Greenop and her son. On the question of undue influence, the court reviews the evidence and finds the same insufficient for opinion affirming the position of contestant. The facts and cir cumstances surrounding John Greenop his character and mental condition as shown by the evidence are not such as will form a basis for the necessary infer ence of undue influence. In the testimony produced regarding the making of this in y strument there are not to be found, to use V the phraseology of Chief Justice Shaw. the traces of those artful, false and re IF You Would Sleep sweetly and have pleasant dreams, buy your FOOTWEAR of Si (3ee( peated surmises and insinuations on the part of Minnie Greenop and John Greenop jr., nor that sensitive and excitable mind on the part of testator necessary to foster and create an insane delusion, and at the same time and by the same means obtain such an influence over him as to induce him to make a will which he would not have made but for the existence of the insane delusion and concurring with it. John Greenop's desires and none other governed the making of the will. The cases cited by proponents sustain their position. The attorneys for proponents are Nich ols & Sheldon and R. A. & W. E. Hawley; for contestant, Richard Price of Jackson and Scully & Davis of Ionia. The case will be appealed. THE SAN JOSE SCALE Tho I'ent of nil Trent Thorough Spraying Only wity to Fight It. The San Jose scale has undoubtedly come to stay in Michigan orchards and among Michigan foliage and timber, work ng with its thoroughly destructive effects until the life of the tree or shrub is entirely gone. The only possible way to successfully combat the evil say expert authority whe have given particular and careful atten tion to the scourge since its appearance in this state is to spray thoroughly and con tinue to do so every year. A public demonstration was given last Thursday afternoon by Prof. T. R. Farrand of Kalamazoo, deputy inspector of nurs eries and orchards under Prof. L. R. Taft of Lansing, in Orleans in the orchard of A. J. Hall, and a meeting of about forty farmers in the vicinity was held in the town hall. Prof. Farrand said that the scale was sure death to trees unless active measures were taken at once to kill it and that must be done by a liberal application of limt and sulphur applied thoroughly. In the meeting at the hall he answered many questions and gave very valuable suggestions. He said there were verv few if.any orchards in the state whict were not affected and the scale also at tacks ornamental, small fruit and fores trees. The best mixture, yet discovered to fight it is lime and sulphur, fifteen pound of unslacked lime with ten pounds of sul phur made into a paste and boiled all to gether in fifty gallons of water for fort minutes and apply while fresh and warm The expense of such a mixture was esti mated at one cent per gallon. He advised the farmers and fruit grow ers to wake up to the mitter of a hard battle with this enemy. Suruli t iiedlct ltad, Sarah Benedict died Thursday Dec. 20, at her home at Cook's corners, aged 71 years. She was one of the pioneers if the township, coming to Cook's corners in a very early day arid after the death of her first husband. Mr. Gage she inarriej Calvin Benedict who also died a number of years ago. Shu was a sister of Mare mus Boss and lived near his home. Th funeral was held Sunday. An old frierd of the family, M. L. Howe of Orleans of ficiated at the service. She lived alone at her late homestead Always a familiar figure in our midst, many a one left behind can tell of her kind ness and skillful nursing through sickness She was apparently in her usual health until the day before she died, when slight complaints ended in unconciousness and she quietly passed away about fiye o'clock Thursday night. A kindly friend from us is gone, But of death she had no fear, For hers was a life of usefulness, No unworthy actions here. (rldley Club A rriingruipiitti. The arrangements for the annual ban quet of the Gridley Republican club of Ionia are under way. The comittee on speakers, of which Mjj A. P. Loomis is chairman, has secured Kit.o Sui Iryi, the Japanese student at Ann Arbor, and is al so after benator LaFolletle. The attend ance promises to be large. To meet the emergency the secretary, Frederick Kiad, announced that he had secured a new store seating two thousand in which to hold the affair. The date is the first Friday in February." Holding l.d(j V. A. A. M. Annual. The annual election of officers of Bel ding lodge No. 355, F. & M. was held Monday evening and the following officers were e'ected for the ensuing year, who with the appointive officers will be in stalled on St. Johns night. Worshipful master Wm. Anderson Senior warden Daniel Skellenger Junior warden Arthur Brown Senior deaconWill Gordon Junior deacon Whitman Richmond Secretary Edward Driese. Treasurer B. C. Curtis Tyler Fred Clanchy. OtlM-o Taxen. I will receive taxes at Cook's Corners Tuesday, Dec. 18. at Belding Saturday of each week and at Smyrna balance of week. Guy Purdy, Twp clerk. 2wk NEW YEARS, 1907. By Frederick Andrews Bush. Swiftly the moments are flying along, Like the breath of a gale, the note of a song. Minutes and seconds, how swiftly they glide, . Like chips that are borne to the sea with the tide. The old year is dying, that dearest old friend Is rushing along to its oncoming end; And we sigh and we weep as the slow tolling bell Is telling to all of its funeral knell. There were joys and hopes in the days that have passed; There were moments so blest, if they only could last; There were sorrows and grief, there was suffering and pain; 'Tis the lot of us all in the life we maintain. x But with all of the sorrows and joys too, as well, Our heart seems to ache with the funeral knell, And a tear and a sigh springs up from the heart When we think that so soon with the old we must part. But hark! In the midst of the darkness and gloom, Behold there's another has entered the room. Robed in the splendor and beauty of morn Another fair stranger unto us is born. It brings us a promise of wars that will cease; It brings us a promise of plenty and peace; It bids us be happy and banish each fear; And our hearts gladly welcome another New Year. ' Stop tolling the bell, let it ring loud and clear. Proclaiming to all the glad happy New Year. With its joy or its sorrow, whatever our lot. This dear little stranger must not be forgot. It is mine; it is yours; every day, every hour; Go fill it with glory, with might and with power; Go fill it with deeds that will make Nineteen Seven The pathway to glory, the pathway to heaven. I J 1 I J XI I A J 1 1 JMiAlll Overtaken .Terouie Sagendorl -(iood Man Died Saturday Kvmlng. Jerome Sagendorf passed away at his his late home in this city Saturday at about 9 o'clock P. M. of heart failure, age 75 years. The news of his death whtch spread quickly Sunday morning was a surprise xnd a shock to very many who had not leard of his sickness. The deceased, with his wife Elizabeth came to live in this city about five year, go having sold the farm on which they The late Je nme Sajrentlorf. 1xrn in New York In 1H33. and who ia.-sed lrom this life December 22. had lived near McBride more than thirty years. He was born in Ulster County, New York, May, 4, 1833 and on Feb. 28, 1856 was united in marriage to Elizabeth Morse a sister of Alvin Morse of this city and soon after came to Michigan residing in Stanton for about a year then moving to the farm at McBride where he was count ed among the best citizens and neighbors in that vicinity. Since moving here he has proved an excellent citizen and a whole souled christian gentleman and mademany warm friends. He has always been a faithful member of the Baptist church having been converted at the age of 20 years. The funeral services were held at his late residence Wednesday forenoon, there being no Baptist pastor Rev. J. W. Sheehan officiated and spoke comforting words and his remains were laid to rest in River Ridge cemetery He leaves besides his wife one daughter and three sons Mrs. Eli Kendall and E. L. Sagendorf of this city and William S. Sagendorf of Edmore and Louis Sagendorf of Hackley Wis. all of whom were present at the funeral of their esteemed father His death at this time made a sad Christ mas for the bereaved family who have the deepest sympathy of all. 0 TWO-eCTlT BiaTnp-j loramontns'irwi , , fuibscrlption to I 1 V the ody Sunday tMffai'n MEW YORK. WT ifSIfctEi b l Mlaren. Shan K Hulk. Hoim; L"on.F; "V ... .Knilred4 illlustrr- llo.il p. m for f hlUln-n; .red de ( IDC KQfT-li w n ir-V ' V vvun i n " C'hrliituia It rides. In Ionia last Monday Norman E. Swain and Miss Margaret Angevine, both of this city were married by Justice H. C. Clark in the county clerk's office. CJ leanou Mulder At the residence o f C. L. Tapley on th north side the marriage of Carl Raymond Gleason and Miss Inez I Snider took place Wednesday evening, Dec 26. Onlly a few friends were present to witness the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Gleasun w II be residents of Belding.' Rev4J W. Shet- han officiated. Spencer Hamilton At the M. E. parsonage by the Rev. J. Sheehan, Fred C. Spencer and Miss Lizzie Hamilton of Smyrna were married last Saturday. The groom is a prosperous young farmer and the bride is one of OtU- co's most estimable young ladies. A large circle of friends congratulate them. Crankhaw M yer Mr. Charles E. Crankshaw and Miss Mabel Myers, both of Belding were mar ried Christmas eve bv Rev. J. W. Sheehan at the parsonage. The happy couple have many friends here and will reside in the city. Were Married Here. At the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Watson on Saturday afternoon at five o'clock. Rev. J. W. Sheehan spoke the words that joined in matrimonial bon-'s the hearts and hands of Clare Thome and Miss Sadie Cooper, two well known young people of Greenville. The happy couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Watson. They received some fine presents and di rectly after the ceremony left for Green ville where they will be at home to their friends after February 1st. Attended Hoard of Directors Meeting W. D. Ballou made a business trip to Durand last Friday and attended a meet ing of the board of directors of the Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saginaw & Belding motor road company. Nearly all of the directors were present and gave encouraging re ports of the progress of the work along the line. Mr Ballou sys that all of the directors are enthusiastic over the ultimate success of the project, considerable of the money pledged for preliminary survey and right of way has been paid in but a few sections of territory have not as yet done so, Bel ding being one of the delinquents. llcmcmbered Their Foreman. The employees of factory C sprang a surprise on their foreman, M. J. Nevins the last of the week which rendered that gentleman speechless. He had been out looking after some of the work in his de partment and when he returned to his of fice was completely surprised to find an elegant Morris chair awaiting his arrival. No speeches were made on the occasion but Mr. Nevins declared that he was never more completely surprised in his life and was glad that he had the well wishes and friendship of the men under his supervision. He said that he had been employed as foreman for the past 14 years and it was the first time that any thing of this kind had ever happened to him We care not what you suffer, nor what failed to cure you, Holllster's Ilocky Mountain Tea makes the pun lest, weakest specimen of man or womanhood strong1 and healthy. 3c at uonnell Isro. MERRY CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES Season ot Good Clicer Observed Christmas Trees. Santa Clans- and Delighted Children Combine to Merrymaking. Instead of a Christmas tree the Con gregational Sunday school had a supper in the church dining room Saturday eve ning and a hundred or more sat down to & fine service which the scholars enjoyed very much. Old Santa and wife made their appearance and attributed boxes of candy and sweetmeats. The basement was finely decorated. On Sunday eve ning a concert was given with special music, recitations and songs and a short address was given by Rev. A. Secord. At the north 6ide mission the Sunday school had Christmas exercises Saturday evening and the chapel was packed full A fine tree was loaded with presents and a special feature was old Santa Claus and wife. Hoyt Soules took the part of Santa and E. E. Cook his wife, which made lots of fun and pleased the children very much. At the Church of Christ a very large audience gathered on Monday evening and greatly enjoyed a beautiful Christmas tree with accompanying exercises by the school in recitations and song. A Christ mas present in shape of a box of clothing and sundries for the homeless boys of Beulah home at Boyne City was brought in to send to them. The church did a handsome thing in remembering Rev. J. C Meese and wife with an elegant plush covered couch which was highly appreci ated by their good pastor and his wife. Word comes from the Ashley church that Christmas eve was celebrated there with a tree and interesting exercises, thw tree was loaded with presents and every thing passed off fine, making the hearts of children and all glad. Superintendent Wheeler Pond received a fine present and W. D. Hall was made the recipient of a utter which he found - Saturday at his door when he arrived home after the ex ercises and wishes the Banner to express his most hear. felt thanks for the gift to the donors. At the Baptist church Monday evening a program of music, song and recitations was rendered by the Sunday school schol ars with a Christmas tree at the close of the exercises Everyone enjoyed the oc casion especially the little folks. The Methodists held their Christmas service during the Sunday school hour in stead of in the evening as heretofore When the gifts and presents were cistrib- uted and fine music given by the orches tra a liberal collection was taken for the poor in keeping with the Christmas sprit A fine service by the Sunday school and society of Holy Trinity mission was given in Woodman hall Monday evening with Christmas carols and recitations by U e children, which was very interesting. Dr. J. H. Armstrong enacted the part of old Santa to the delight of the children and many gifts were distributed. LLOYD'S DRY GOODS AND CARPET STORE HAPPY NEW YEAR Its pretty nearly all up with 1000. You will soon have to cut another notch on the mile post and begin to write it 19 0 7 In making your resolutions for the New Year, place great stress on buying your Footwear here. It will Pay you well to do so Such a resolution will insure you against wearing poor shoes and shoe disappointments of every kind. We're ready to do our share to make the Yew Year a prosperous and happy one for you. The City Shoe Store Here's One of the 20 Styles we carry Florsheim Shoes FOK MEN $4 and 05. See Our Window For Other New Styles Kid, Patent K d, Pat ent Colt, Velour Calf, (un Metal, and Box Calf uppers with lijrht crheavy welded sole A ' splended shoe for street or dreaa. All our Florsheim ahoea hat . leather and workman- style and tht bi!isj:l-vti y itxialnable. Ia?. E. Edwards Belding, Many Thanks "() MY FRIKNDS AND PATHONS FOIl THE LAI5GKST BUSINESS I HAVK KVKU HN.IOYED. I srrLL OONTINUF. TO PUT FOIITTI F.VF.HY HFFOBT TO PLKASF. YOU, AND WISH Ai.L A NAPPY NHVV YKAU. A. B. Hull Ile'ding, Michigan tt? b k H 4 H? Thank You Very WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK our many customers for their very liberal pat ronage during KK)C. We have just passed through the greatest year's business in the history of this store. During the coining year of 1(.X)7, we intend to do every thing in our power to better the store service in every particular possible. To this end your criticisms and suggestions will be gralcf till' received. We hope to continually be found worthy of your custom. Again thanking you and wishing you a happy New Year, we are Very Truly Yours E. C. LLOYD Ht Hf Hf k k fk4'lTfji!? in Michigan rl? Hf b b Much it i2