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Local & Brevities. Short Hems of Interest Re latlng to the Town in J lis People, told in a Single Paragraph, Thos. Welch made a business trip to Grand Rapids, Wednesday. Miss Verle Arnwine was an over Sun day guest of friends in Grand Uapids. Frank II. Davis left Monday for an extended visit in Wheatley, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Fales went to Grand Uapids, Tuesday for a short visit Miss Cora VanDcrWalker of Stanton was an over Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs. Clara Howe of Orleans. Mrs. T. N. Stevens of Stanton return ed home Tuesday, after a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. C. 8. Barnes. MissLouella Johnson of Greenville was an over Sunday guest at the home of her friend Miss Olive Smith of this city. Mrs. John Mitchell of Shiridan re turned home Monday after a short visit with her nephew, ICarl Osborn of this city! Miss Marie Dougherty left Monday for Spokane, Washington, where she will make her home with her sister for the present. Miss Lena Snyder, teacher in the Cooley School, left Tuesday for a two weeks vacation with her parents near Grand Uapids. Mrs. William Fuller went to l&lmore, Tuesday for a few dayd visit with her son Josh Fuller who is running a hotel at that place. Clyde Younger, who has been a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Younger for a week, left Monday for Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. F. A. VanDerWalker returned to her home at Wayland, Tuesday, aftej a few days visit at the home of Mrs. Clara Howe, of Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. James Gornall, who have been spending several weeks in this city, the guest of Mrs. M. Wilson, left for their home Tuesday. Mrs. Archie Teneyck, who has been spending a few weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hall, left Tuesday for her home at Grand Uapids. Mrs. W. S. Lambertson and Mrs. Maude Unger attended the Grand Chap ter O. E. S. held in Lansing this week, as representatives of Doric Chapter., Robert Comer, Head Counsul of Michigan for the Modern Woodman of America, returned home Tuesday after a few days' visit at the home of Ed. Osborn in Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Gill of Grand Uapids, were guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Henry A. Smith from Sat urday until Monday. Mrs. Smith ac companied them home for a short visit Wednesday was "Columbus Day" and the banks were closed, many peo ple who tried the doors of those institu lions expecting to do business, didn't know it was a legal holiday, created by the last legislature in honor . of Christo pher Columbus, who discovered America. J. Loring had the misfortune to get the tip of the two middle fingers on his left hand taken off' Monday morn ing in the clipping machine at the basket factory. Mr. Loring says the job was a gotxl one and the amputation slickly done, although the injury was painful, he expects to be on hand again at work in a few days. Dr's. Dutt and Dorr treated the wounds. Al. Wells went to Grand Uapids, Tuesday. Fred Purdy transacted business in Trufant, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Strong were guests at Sunnyside, Sunday. Mrs. J. Gray of Bay City was a guest of Mrs. Frank Pinkucy the first of the week. Mrs. Chas. Madden left Tuesday for a few days visit with a sister at Sand Lake. Mr and Mrs. L. M. Sagendorf left Tuesday for a few days' visit ' at Mc Bains. Miss Sadie Kipp of Greenville was an over Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. will Doxsee. Dr. J. E. Ferguson has discontinued his ollice here and moved his oftlce furniture to Grand Uapids. Mrs. Pearl Jones of Greenville was aguest at the home of James Itowley from Saturday till Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boosof of Grand Uapids, were over Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chad wick. Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher returned to their home at Marion, Monday, after a few days visit with Belding frieuds. Mrs. John Mitchell of Sheridan re turned home Monday, after a short visit with her nephew, Mr. Earl Osborn. Mrs. John Phillips returned to her home at Lakevlew, Monday, after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Wilson. Mrs. Fred Schegel and sister, Mrs. E. E. Rice of Lansing, left Monday for a week's visit with relatives and friends in Chicago. Mrs. Otto Kelley left Tuesday for a! visit with relatives in Lansing and Jackson. Mr. Kelley intends to join her Saturday. Mrs. Lizzie Bristol and daughter, Hazel returned to Lowell, Monday, af ter a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Corey. After spending a couple of weeks with L. A. Crouse and Mrs. S. A. Walker, Mrs. S. L. Stanton returned to her home at Hart, Monday. Over f 100,000 paid by the Gold Re serve Life. Not a law suit Every night A. A. Lance (at Hotel Bricker) is called to write Gold Ueserve insur ance. J. B. Essex picked strawberries oil" the lawn near the Dye house at the Uichardson Silk Mill Oct 10th. They had the real thing in flavor and were evidently the second " or third crop grown from the vines this year. Harry Connell has recently received from the Uexall company a quantity of very fine catalogues, containing a list of everything in his line, which can be found in his store as well as many valuable hints and recipes, which he expects to mail to every one on the rural routes out of Belding. A letter from Nathaniel Lapham who is camping near Uudyard, states that the hunting camp where H. J. Leonard. W. S. Lambertson, Chas. Madden and others make their head quarters while hunting up there in the fall has been burned up. The camp was on land owned by Mr. Leonard and was well furnished with all sorts of camp equippage. It burned some time during the summer and was evidently the work of some hobo. , Mr. and Mrs. J. CY Bradford were guests of Sparta friends from Friday until Sunday. Wm. Hay ward of South Boardman was a guest of his uncle, Samuel Uaby the latter part of last week. Oscar F. Webster had the misfortune to lose one of his dray horses, Tuesday. It was taken sick and died in a short time. 11. B. Gardner was called to Arcadia, Manistee county, last week, where a good position awaited him at his old trade as barber. Mrs. John Phillips returned to her home at Lakevlew, Monday after a short visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Wilson. Uev. J. W. Sheehan of Hastings was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday and attended the revival meetings at the M. E. church. Mrs. 11. 8. Gardner and son, Wright of Bartonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Tuttle of north west Otlsco, were guests at P, G. Wrights, Sunday. C. W. Knight has leased a portion of the Broas home and is moving into the house this week. Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Hill will continue to occupy it also. Miss May Wilson of Detroit, who has been spending the past two weeks with with relatives and and friends in this city, left Tuesday for her home in that city. ' The Merry Makers' Club will give a dance at Maccabee Hall in Orleans, Friday evening, October 21st Bill 50c. Supper 50c a couple. Music by Shiloh 1-piece orchestra. There will be a business meeting of the Belding Cemetery Association held at John Cooper's, Tuesday Oct 18th at 2 p.m. All members and others inter ested are requested to be present Mrs. E E. Cook, Mrs. Horton Soules, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cornell, Mrs. A. L. Benedict and Mrs. M. L. Howe left Tuesday to attend the W. C. T. U. Convention held in Ionia this week. Fremont Higglns of Greenville, was in the city Saturday on business, con nected with the Catherine Wandel es tate, he has been appointed administra tor of this estate and also guardian of Lucy Sweet Geo. W. Conner, 8. W. Ward and George Brown went to Grand Uapids Wednesday to attend the reunion of the regiment of the first Engineers and Mechanics. The ranks of the old vet erans are fast thinning out and every year the members attending the re unions are less. The boys enjoy get ting together and talking over the ex citing days of the past A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Michael Wilson on Sun day last at which there were 16 present among the number being Mr. and Mrs. John Lemley of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. James Gornall of Sedalia, Miss ouri and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Post of Orleans. A delightful time was enjoy ed by all present and Mrs. Wilson serv ed a fine dinner for the occasion. The Portland base ball team has dis banded, says the Ueview. "After an un usually successful season's work, each player having received on an average of about f 2.00 per game for the season. The final division amounted to about $50, per man. As an indication of the patronage the team has received, It is of interest to note that the sum of 12, 200 has been taken in at the gate at flood win nark, this season. Arthur Bailey has proven a most efficient busi ness manager and coach and his ser vices are sure to be in demand next year." Mr. Bailey was a former resident of this city and got his first base ball schooling here. Your Pardon, Madam But do you wear sizes 3, 3, 4, 4lj in Footwear? Then we have some good news for you. We have taken out of stock an accumulation of these sizes, have added some samples re cently purchased and have placed upon our tables lOO RAHIR3 of $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes at the remarkably low price of $1.75 Of course the choice is better at first. Come now and save money on the Fall Footwear you need. 3ec Where you get the Piano Certificates. Mrs. Byron Brown was a Grand Uap ids visitor, Monday. - John Sayles has gone to the soldiers home to reside this winter. Mrs. K W. Jersey has returned from the northern Michigan home. You must register next Tuesday or Wednesday if you intend to vote. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Washburn were Grand Uapids visitors Monday. Mrs. W. A. Litle attended the W. C. T. U. convention held In Ionia this week. Chas. Brown has gone north to stay with K. W. Jersey during the hunting season. Mrs. Chas Zahm and Mrs. Ijetha Fos ter went to FJvart, Monday, for a two weeks visit. The account of the W. J. Miller auto trip to Trinidad, will appear in next weeks Banner. Mrs. T. N. Stevens of Stanton, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Barns, this week. John Grecnon is able to be down town and attend to business, this being the first since his auto accident. Mrs. Ida Wads worth has moved to Grand Uapids and Superintendent F. C. Janes will occupy her house. Mrs. Will Gregg of Onaway, was in the city last week and her mother, Mrs. Ellen Gregg accompanied her home. Mrs. I-iewis Tower returned to Grand Uapids Monday after a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowles Mrs. Anna Lambertson returned Tuesday from McBride, where she had been to visit her daughter, Mrs. Fel lows. Miss. Bessie Shores relumed to her home at Kvart, Tuesday after a pleas ant week's visit at the home of J. C. Shores. Mrs. G. F. Smith has returned from Uomeo, her mother, Mrs. Stone, ac companied her to remin during the winter. The next meeting of the 1 O. T. M. will be held on the 29th. Business of importance demands the presence of every member. The Ladies Social Circle will hold their annual sale the first week in December this year, for which they are now busily working and planning. Mrs. Avis Cramc, who has been spending a week in this city, the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. 1. Coville and Mrs. Percy Hanks returned to Owossa Monday. A n auto party of two cars from G rand Uapids containing a dozen ladies took dinner at Hotel Belding, Tuesday. Among the parly were Mrs. Chas. U. Sligh, Mrs. W. II. Gay and Miss Fitz gerald. Miss Verle Temple formerly of this office and Miss Sylvia Carter have gone to Grand Uapids to engage in hair dressing work for a few weeks. Later they will go on the road through the southern and southwestern states. George W. Conner of Orleans was seriously injured in Grand Uapids Wednesday night in alighting from a street car. lie was taken to the home of his son, Claude Conner. Mr. Conner is a brother of Arthur Conner of this city. The members of Holy Trinity parish will hold a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Noble on Wednesday evening, October lUth. A fine program consisting of music aad readings has arranged and light refreshments will be served a small admission will lc charg ed the proceeds to go to the church. Every body invited. Last Friday a mothers meeting was held at the Ellis school building and it proved a delightful afternoon for the forty-five ladies present, they were tak en through the several departments begining with the Kindergarten and the teachers gave them a glimpse of the practical every day work in each room. The music and art teacher was also present and gave an outline of her work with the pupils. Mrs. S. W. Case was awarded first premium on a table cloth she had -embroidered which was on exhibit at the state fair in Detroit The work was so fine that her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marion Case thought it would be a winner at the fair. It was admired very muclt by thousands of people and the committee of Detroit ladies pinned the blue ribbon on it quickly when making up the awards. The table cloth is worth t "5.00. Victor II. Weltc and wife of Man chester, Mass., arcguestsof his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Welte they will visit here for a couple of weeks. Mr. Welte Is a member of the famous "Sousa Band" and has traveled over the United States with that noted musician for the past four years. He Is one of the cornet players in the company anil in Decern ber they will start on a tour of the world. Mr. Welte has kindly con sented to assist the choirs and ilay a solo at the Congregational church, tmth morning and evening, next Sunday. Mr. Welte's cxiieriencc and training under the tutorship of such a noted leader, has given him much enthusiasm in his work. A LWORITE HoEQ8-and-ifboutArAYORITE T-ii ii ir-ii ii ii if ir if n -ir -i p lip agf 2 j a a a c a as Kia en ca a na rr 1 A Farorite Col Bin Another Coal Bin A(WCoalWlllToaBarDH)isiDler TELL US how much you burned last winter, and the kind of Base Burner you have in your home AND WE WILL TELL YOU flowAacbYoQuiSavelfYoaBqyAfAYOM In the Triple Exposed Flues you will find one reason why the Favorite saves one-half on coal bills and throws out more heat. There are many other reasons. Come and see us and we will tell you all about it. We know if you buy a Favorite it will bring comfort and economy into your home, for we positively guarantee it to be the best and most economical base burner made. Don't put off buying your heating stove 'till the cold days come. See us now. and let's talk it over. T. Frank Ireland Co. The Yellow Front. We Never Sleep. BELDING, MICHIGAN YotiB Find the Rjaorxinthe Leaving Time P. M. Railroad To Grand Uapids 10:12 a. m.; 3:07 and 9:08 p. in. To Saginaw 8:23 a. m.; 2:43 and 6:52 p. m. To Ionia and Detroit 10:40 a. m.; 4:09 p.m. To Howard City 7:17 a. m.; 5:30 p. m. Read Any way you look at them, even through a magnifying glass, our prices are small and our lines of shoes are the best known. We carry them in all leathers and styles and invite inspection. Orlo Morse & Co. "Everything In Footwear" BELDING MICHIGAN Kills a Murderer A merciless murderer is appendicitis with many victims. But J)r. King's vr... t f i mi la L-ill it hv nrevention. Thev Kently stimulate stomach, liver and IjOWCis, prevcminn uiu that invites appendicitis curing con stipation, headache, biliousness, chills. 2Tc at II. J. Connells drug store. Reflect Resolve If No One Will Start A Bank Account For You Start One Yourself! A Dollar Will Do It! THE PEOPLES SAVINGS BATIK - Belding, hlich. E. R. Spencer, President, Frank R. Chase, Vice President, W. L. Cusser, Cashier, Ambrose Spencer, Assistant Cashier. Large Photo 11MI picture free with each dozen cabinets during October. W. II. Men kee. .. J Newsy Business Locals j For Busy People Look'ng $ For Bargains ; You can improve the home at a small expense by using our wall paper rem nants. Wortley & I rencn. Don't pay 10c a week for insurance. I will sell you the same amount for Be a week. A. A. Lance, Bricker House Use Chi-Namcl for all kinds of furnl turc and woodwork. Wortley fc French, agents Wooftcr'a Com Remedy will remove the corn. Sold by Wortley A French. Canvass gloves 5c pair at Patterson's. Make money by buying our wall paper remnants. Wortley & French. Chi-Namel, the home bcautifier, sold by Wortley & French. Chocolate Creams 10c pound at Pattc rson's. 2 new specials in post cards, 5 for rc at Patterson's. Watch for Grin and Barret the comedy vaudville at the star ahcatre Thursdoy October 27 te. See Pond in regard to the Henderson pianos, you can save from f.'jO, to f 10. Ktrictlv high grade. I now have in Belding between twenty and thirty of the Henderson pianos, if you are think ing of buying, call or phone Pond in regard to any of them. Phone 2T2. New Belding view post cards 10 for 10c at Patterson's. Komeals relieve Headache. Made and sold by Wortley fc French. Rec hand bills for special sale coming Saturday Oct. 15th at Patterson's. Kxtra strong hoarhound drops, 10c pound at Patterson's. Baited peanuts, 12c pound at Patter son's. Peanut brittle, 10c pound at Patter son's. Messrs Grin and Barret the Irish comediennes will ie at the star theatre Thursday evening August 27 th. dont' miss them Silk Citv Cook Books for sale for 25 cents at Wilson fe Skellenger's and Underwood's Grocery and the dillerent dry goods stores. L. O. T. M.'s are joining the Gold Heserve by the hundreds. A. A. Lance at Hotel Bricker. Children's mittens 10c pair at Patter son's. Meadow Sweet, the impular perfume. Wortley fc French, agents. See our Black Sateen Waists at $1.00 each at Patterson's. 1 gallon jugs, rc each at Patterson's. 4 sewed carpet brooms 2"c each at Patterson's. Soe our w:ood for burning; choice, 10c at Patterson's. G pounds shelled rice pop corn, 2oC at Patterson's. Walnut and pecan fudge, 10c pound Saturday at Patterson's. Don't waste your money buying plasters when you can get a l)ttle of Chamlerlain'B Liniment for twenty live cents. A piece of flannel damp ened with this liniment is superior to any plaster for lame back, pains in the side and chest, and much cheaper. Sold by all dealers.