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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Christmas.

! "When Irving was reproached for describing
an English Christmas which he had never seen,
he replied that, although everything that he
had described might not be seen at any single
house. vet all of it could be seen somewhere in
England at Christmas. He might have ans
wered, also, that the spirit of what he had de-
seribed was visible everywhere in Christendom
on Christmas day
"SOme say that ever 'gainst that season comes
Wherein our SaviOurs birth is celebrated.
The bird of dawning singeth All night long
And then they say. no spirit dareS Stir abroad :;
The nights are wholesome, then no planets strike
No fairy takes. nor witch nath power TO charm.
SO halow'd and so graco,s IS the time
This is the Christmas sentiment of to-day, as
it was OF Shakespeare's time. 1t is the most
human and kindly of seasons. as fully pene-
trated and irraiiated with the feeling of human
brotherhood, which is the essential spirit OF
Christianity, as the month of june with sua-
shine and the balmy breath of roses. Santa
Claus coming down the chimney loaded with
gifts is but the symbol of the gracious influence
which at this time descends from heaYen into
every heart The day dawns with 6 hencdic-
ton; it passes in holiday happiness; and ends
in soft and pensive regret. 1t could NO: be the
ulOst DcduNiluI VI lSStifbi' - - wa
or dog,natic, or theological, Or local. 1t is
universal holiday because it is the jubilee OF 4
universal sentiment, moulded only by Eew
epoch, and subtly adopted b newer forms Of
the old faith.
When the neophyte asked his contessor what
was the central truth of Christianity, the old
man answered, "CEarity." IEeu he explained
that charity meant love, aud that love meant
the spir. Of universal fraternity. The aims
giving vhic, IS the technical Interpretation OF
the word is but symbol Of that giTlng OF the
heart and soul and life to help others OF SEich
the supreme sacrifice of Christ Is the accepted
type The day that comLeeI-Iorates Ills blrth Is
the festival Of humanity, as the inspiring sentl-
ment of actual life, The lovely legends OF the
day, the stories, and the songs. and the hall
fairy-lnre that gathers around 1t, the ancient
traditions ofduqky woods and mystic rites the
mapnifcence or simplicity of Christian Obser-
vance. from the Pope in his triple tiara, borne
upon his portatiye throne in gorgeous state to
celebrate pontihcal high mass at the great altar
of St. Peters, to George Herbert humbly kneel-
ing in his rustic church at Bemerton, OF to the
bare service in some missionary chapel upon
the American frontier the lighting OF Christ
N as trees and hanging up Christmas stockings,
the profuse giving, the happy family meetings,
the dinner the game, the ddnce-they are all
the natural signs and Symbols the flower and
fruit. of Christmas. For Christmas is the day
of days which declares the universal human
consciousness, that peace on earth comes only
from goodwill 10 IlaL.'
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Court Notes.

CRIMINAL CAUSES DISPOSED OF LAST WEEK
Commonwealth versus
Rebecca Diggs indicted for adultery and
fornication-Grst count quashed and verdic t
of not guilty of fornication and county to
pay costs.
tiellard Goehring, fornication and bastardy,
verdict of guilty and sentenced to pay one
dollar and costs of prosecution, the sum OF
s25 to Annie Marlatt, and give recognizance
in $305, for the payment of 10 cents week to
same for three years.
James McWilliams, larceny, etc. Pleads
nclle contendre and Is sent to penitentiary Tor
tvo years and three months.
Henry Plaff, seduction and fornication.
Verdict not guilty of seduction, but guilty OF
fornication and sentenced to pay fine of $50
to the overseers of the poor Of Petreila and
costs of prosecution.
VIM. Benninger, Darrell Hewett and John
Wilson, horse stealing VIM. Renninger
pleads nolle contendre and is sent to reform
school w. d. Hewett found guilty and sent
TO reform school, and John Wilson not
guilty.
P.& W. r. r., nuisance. Indictment
quashed and new bill directed TO be sent
before next Grand Jury.
Perry Stoughton, horse stealing, reeognl-
zance forfeited and process awarded for de-
fendant
B. F.. Otto, selling liquors without license. Not
guilty and county to pay costs.
B. F. Otto, furnishing liquor to men OF
known incorporate habits-indictmen quash-
ed-no law authorizing such return or indict-
ment without information as in ordinary cases
All other cases on the list were continued.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
T hanks.

We, the undersigned, in behalf of the
Board of Managers of St. Paul's Or
phan Home, desire to tender to the
good people of Butler and vicinity, our
most heartfelt thanks for their kind
remembrance of US, and of the orphan
cause, on the evening of the llth. The
provisions furnished for the supper
were very much mole and far richer
than we could possibly have aAticipat-
cd; the music and recitations were of a
igh order; and the families and friends
VINO cheered US with their presence, and
brought SO much real sunshine into our
Home viii, we are quite sure, always
be remembered pleasantly By our en-
ire household
If there is any room at all for distinc-
lion among those who were especially
interested, We would make favorable
mention Of those who conceived the
idea of tie entertainment; the subse-
quent committee of thirty" who
planned il; the kind ladies who solicit
cd the provisions for the supper; and
the youpg ladies' who sold the tickets
1t is also proper that special reference
should be made of those who so kindly
furnished the entertainment after the
supper-the pianists Misses Neyman
and Fielder, and Mrs Shaw; the violin
list, Mr.. Aaron Reiber; the vocalists,
Mrs. Il. F. Scott, Of Butler, and Mrs
c. H Humbert, Of Pittsburgh; the elo-
cutionist, Miss Edith MechliDg, and
the Germania CorGet Band We also
heartily thank the proprietors of the
printing Offices of the CITIZEN, Eagle
and Herald, who kindly did what
printing was required without charge
The net receipts were Sl02 so, besides
30 cans Of fruit, 20 cakes and large
quantity Of bread which remained over
After snch an entertainment, given
without solicitation on our part, bat
nevertheless received with hearts foil
Of ineXpTessiblc gratitude, We can not
but tender our friends, especially those
Of Butler and vicinity, our house and
it's grounds for any proper use they
may hereafter desire to make Of them.
We also invite them to cali, alone or
with their friends, assuring them that
allsuch visits will be highly appreciated.
REy. P. G. PRUdH, Supt.
Mrs. p. G. PRUGH, Matron.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
THE NOVELTY IRON WORKS.
Just Opened--On Mifflin Street.

Having erected new buildings on Mifflin ST.,
and furnished them throughout with new ma
chinery and tools of the latest and most i'm
proved pattern, and employing only the most
skilled mechanics, ] ana nov prepared 10 fill
orders. Jobbing and repairing done to order.
Steam Engine and steam Pump Work special
ty. Patent right work and model making of
every description. Brass and iron castings
furnished to order. A full line Of pipe and fit
tings on band. Safety and satisf action guaran
teed. Threshing machines, horse powers and
all kinds Of farm machinery repaired.
Manufacturer Of Kuhne's motor with
pump attachment-the greatest boiler
feeder Of the age-it has no dead
center, therefore it is cheap, simple, durable
and the most reliable boiler feeder ever invent
ed. Your orders solicited. Shops and Office
on Mifiin street, opposite Klingler's Mills.
C. II. KUHNE, Sole Prop'r.
Oct3I ,3m. Butler Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Rev. Waters moved into the late residence of
DR.. Bredin Monday.
Two blocks of the town OF Dubois, Clearfield
county burned last Sunday.
For some time past the farmers of this
vicinity have been missing grain, chickens,
eggs. ETC., from their barns, and butter from
their spring houses, ard although they made
reasonable effort were unable TO obtain any
clue as to who were the thieves, until few
days ago, when they ascertained from George
Walter the miller that he had lately purchas-
ed grain from Chas. p Hewins and William
Balmer, of this town, They also ascertalned
that these men had hired buck board in But
ler and had driven out TO an old coal bank.
short distance beyond the toll-gate, on the
Plank road, which they seem 10 have used for
a store house, and had brought the wheat from
that point to the mill. With this evidence IN
their possession, Mr.. John sherman, OF summit
township, and others, made an information
against Hewins, Balmer and another young
man named Patterson, who seems to be con-
nected with them, and they had hearing be-
fore ESQ., Walker last Thursday, who held them
in $500 each for court Hewins and Balmer
could not get bail and went to jail. Hewlns
made a furious resistance but was oyerpowefed;
Whoever stole the grain, took bags and all, and
the Justice has some bags in his possession
awaiting Identification. Any farmers who have
lost grain this fall should attend to the matter.
We understand that VIM. Miller and Esq. Nc
Kee, of Butler township, are among those VINO
have been robbed. Balmer was also arrested
and held on charges of adultery and bastardy
preferred by girl named Fleming.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Evans City Institute.
PROGRAMME


OF the Teachers Institute to he held
in School Building at Evans City, Sat-
u,day, Dec p, 1888
Primary Reading--class drill and
method Of teaching-Enos Mcdonald.
Primary Arithmt tie. Bixler.
Penmanship-Prof r. O. Waldron.
Primary Geography Virginia Cook
son.
History-W. II. Rodenbaugh and
Prof J. G. Tinstmap
Spelling-John Twin.
Pcrcentage-J. W. Kline.
Proportion-LauIa Graham.
Glass drill and methad of teaching
will be given in all Of the above
branches Several essays will be read
on subjects pertaining to school work
The following questions Will be dis
cussed The obligations Of parents to
the SCHOOL,. A Brandon. Should
the rod be used in the punishment of
pup.ls?-C. II. Geobring. Moral obli-
CATION Of the teacher-.I. +. Shanor
Other questions will be brought before
the teachers. The exercises will be
interspersed with good music. All
teachers and friends of education are
earnestly invited to be present. In-
stitute opens at N.
Musical and literary entertainment
will be given the night before.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
For ChriStmas-LOOk.

Elegant Toilet Sets, Best Perfumes, Odor
Cases in Plush and Russia Leather, Watch
Stands, Candle Sticks, Match Safes, Whisp
Holders all shades in Plush and Velvet
Brush and Comb Cases in Plush. Velvet,
Russia Leather and Morocco, Splendid Jewel
Cases, Fancy Bottles, Toilet Mirrors, Infant
Sets, Puff Boxes, Smokers Sets, Vases. Parlor
Lamps, all kinds, German Students Lamps,
Decorated Shades, Dressing Combs and Hair
Brushes, and an endless variety of fancy
goods, 1T Redick's Drug Store. Prices low TO
suit the times. Everybody invited to call
and examine whether they buy or not.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Oct3l,3m.
At L. Stein & Sons,


Ladies' Gentlemens' and Childrens'
Underwear in white, grey and scarlet,
all qualities.
At L. Stein & Sons,
Blankets from $l.25 up, Bed Comforts
from $l.25 up to finest grades.
At L. Stein & Sons,
New Black and Colored Velvets
and Velveteens, very low.
--Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chine for $500.
The comet dosen't seem to be blind
ing the naked eye to any remarkable
degree with its brilliancy.
At 9 I-2 Cents,
By the Web, best Fruit of the Loom
Muslin, at
RITTER & RALsToY's.
Cloth OF America,
the best Silk in the World, at 81 25
and up, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
At 10 Cents,
New bright Plaids, at,
RITTER & RALsroN's.
Every Person can be suited in
Holiday Goods, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
See that your doors are securely
locked at night.
Read the holiday advertisements
and patronize our live business men.
At L. Stein & Sons,
New Hosiery, new Gloves, new Cor
sets, large stock, just received.
-Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chimes are warranted for five years.
At L. Stein & Sons,
Ladies' Neckwear, in all the new styles.
At L. Stein & Sons.
New Flannels, new Blankets, Bed
Comforts, etc, at lowest prices.
-BUcKwHEAT -four at $3.50 per
hundred pounds, at George Walters
mill, Butler, Pa
christmas chimes will soon begin
to ring.
Take walk and look at the store
windows.
Special Notice.
The demand for Ladies' Wraps has
been immense; it has been impossible
to keep line of sizes in stock. We
made trip East last week, and closed
out the entire stock of one of the Larg-
est Manufactures, consisting of Oircp.
lars, New Markets, listers, Coats,
Jackets, &c. To give you an idea o.
the prices, we quote Ladies' Goats from
$50 up; New Markets and listers al
$3.50 and up We can show you @
larger stock of Wraps than any house
in Pittsburgh, aud all marked at lesi
than former Wholesale prices, at
RITTER Il RALsToN's.
See the New Markets,
at $3.50, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
At Sl.5O,
Ladies' Coats, at
- RsTTER & RAIsToN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
And thought the old sprite, when he came in


Had 10 crawl down the chimney wide
And ,ha. All little boys who wanted his toys
Must hang up their stockings inside.
/ had hung up pair of my sisters, great
long thick Dnes and big around. They each
held neiiy half bushel without breaking,
and know 80 got them at STEMS where she
buys all her stockings and underwear. Sister
says that every thing she buys there wears and
looks go well
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Santa Claus in Butler.

PART L.
Twas cold, wild night, and the ground was
white
With the frost-nowers Of the snow;
And the stars looked down on noisy town
With its streets and halls agow.
The store room Of f.. Grieb was in particu-
larly brilliant glow, with its three large double
cases filled with new silverware, and other
cases filled with articles in gold amd silver, and
the room WAS filled with people buying of their
almost endless variety Of scarf.pins, earrings,
watches, chains, charms, &C., and they all went
out looking cheerful and happy,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

One of the important factors OF the Christ
mas season, and in fact the most important to
the children is the supply of nuts, cakes aad
candies and Mrs Koch, mindful of the public
wants, has anticipated the demand by opening
a large stock of extra fine groceries and con-
fectiouary for the holiday trade. This house
carries none bnt the very best goods in the
market, and their present stock is remarka-
l.le enc one. The confectionery they have
laid in for the Holidays is all iresh, new and
pure, and is put up in packages expressly for
christmas gifts Sabbath school COMMITTEES
will find this the very place for their require
ments. The supply of which is 4 Spcciahfy with
this popular house. They can also obtain here
all that is needed to decorate the Christmas
tree and to load its branches with delicious
fruitage.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Always a happy time for the recipients Of
the presents bought at Ritter * Raiston's great
dry goods and trimmings store: The shelves cf
their immense store-room are filed from end to
end with goods for Christmas presents, and
their windows presented a variety and
quality of goods un-excelled in the market.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Now rye heard i sald that be has q dread

OF freezing hl3 n-up nose
Well, II mag be so, for fierce winds blow
Aud it's cold where he often gqcg.
But it is never neither cold nor dark in
house fitted up from II. Biehl & Co.'S stove
and lamp emporium. For Christmas presents
Henry lad brought on line Of beautiful hang
ing and student lamps, also all kinds of skates,
and the toy counter at the rear end Of his store
was still great attraction for the children.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
is a big man, but he has small IS {, and these
were covered with the prettiest pair of Shippers
Won ever saw. He got them al IiuseitonS.


Tie sound increased and louder was.
Thai first - hut 4 rISilil%.
Till felt tIaJ Santa Claus
Was IN the chimney busting.
But he wasn't, he was yet on the roof wadinc
through the snow aai his feet were dry and
warm, for over these slippers he had on par
of John 8ickel- big rubber boots.
Elau he'd find ihr Stockings there.
Ru feared hr Il iii tnc WrH9 rErS
For ! I...a i-sf.og.cl .i-.crS par.
She wore --.cii EIIJ i'i'G u;,-N.
And 50 thought to take a peep
Ni;iig SIIf. t-...s, .. % - n '.
For @.t..., d.. tigp;IIht / WAS a-'r"p
| kH,s Z. N.oU.d moi hear me
No doubt you think his merry looks
You'd recognize iuStanter;
You've seen nim III The picture books
Withreindeec on = cd!.;Hr.
That / shca,d know him anywhere.
Iclt profoundly c5Tsain.
So cautiously WiliC nc |I5 there,
] fOi.led back the curtain.
And then looked for Sanil Claus,
Nor dreamed Id see another,
Now. Who 40 you suppose Il N.l-a
Why, bless yOG twas III MOTHER!
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Wen. one night slept where the stockings wcr

All ready for Saint Nick 10 III
There c.cpt into bed and covered my head,
Determined for once 10 keep still.
As still "a il usually is in n store that don't
advertise. One storekeepcr who advertises in
the CfriIEs told me that his sales this year
were dop iie what they were last, and another
that he averaged a hundred dollars day for
several weeks this fall, and that on one day his
cash sales amounted to $3.50, besides what he
charged lidn't believe him, until he showed
me his books to proye it. | won't tell his name
for he din't want me to.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Morrison, the baker, will have at his store in
the Vogeey House block by the end OF this
week, lot Of Christmas trees, with fancy toy
candies, cornucopias, wax candies and other
articles with which to decorate them. He will
also have an abundance # mixed candles,
cakes, nuts, and fresh tab oysters.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
For Jolly Saint Nick has a clever inck
OF filling his sleigh with TOYS.

For Jolly Saint Nick has q Clever Irl.k
OF filling his sleigh with toys,
And swift as "A dream, with reiudeer-teGm
He visits the girls and boys.
This year, as usual, he filled his sleigh at J.
f. r. Stehie's "Santa Claus Headquarters"
where he found the largest stock Of toys, dolls,
hobby horses, wagons, sleds, tool-boxes, safes.
drums, violing, mus;c-boxes, doil-babies,
arks, cars and a thousand other things ever
brought to Butler. With each succeeding
Christmas, the funny looking old gentleman,
when in Butler, registers at Stehle's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Tom him looked very handsome that even.
ing. H. said lac got his new rig at Heck's and
was tick le,! 10 death with it. lie intends buy
log his wedding suit at the same place.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
When was boy. Mlth what pcrf.cl loy

used 10 hear my mother say
ave must Keep oLt Of sight, Santa Claus comes
Tonight.
And Tomorrow will he Chrstm1s day :"
And then ali the stores from which lie gets
his pretty things and good things will be closed
and among them Patterson's clothing store,
where ne got me such handsome winter suit
the last time he came TO Butler. 1 hope he
will 90 there again this year.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
Notice! NOTICE! Notice!

Underwear for gentlemen and boys.
Underwear for ladies and Misses.
In Scarlet, Gray and White at bargain
prices.
Largest stock to select from at
a. TRoUTMAN's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19


early when you have large assert
ment to select from, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
AL 8 Gents,
| case Standard Ginghams, at
RITTER Il RALsToN's.
The turkeys are now hunting the
highest places to roost.
Best Bargain Yet.
The Celebrated Conformation Corsets,
sold everywhere at Sl00. AT Is cts.
per pair, at
RITTER & RALsToN's.
selling regardless Of cost, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
At rs Cents
and up, Bed Haps, at
RITTER & RALsToNs
Our streets are lively with shop
pers every evening.
ALL. Stein q sons,
White and Col1red Canton Flannel, at
lowest prices.
-Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chine for $4,000.
-Spang New Family Sewing Ma
chine for $4,000.
Insurance.
Geo. w. ShalTer, Agent - Office
with x. Marshall Esq, Brady Block
Butler Pa. mayl7-tf
ALL. Stein & Sons,
just received large line of new Fall
and Winter Skirts, in very handsome
styles.
Our merchants look FOR a good
holiday trade.
60 to j. o. Fullertoa's store on
Jefferson street, below Berg'5 Bank, for
blankets, Aanuels and yarns, manu-
factured from pure Butler county wool.
Jersey Red Boar for Sale.
The undersigned has for sale, at his
farm in Centre township, choice
Jersey Red Boar , years old. This
pig took first premium at The Fair.
GEORGE w. VARNCM,
McCaldless T. o., Butler Co, Pa,
The Christmas cards arc very fine
this year.
At l.. Stein & Sol'S,
New stock Of Black and Colorcd Cash
incres, extra value.
Hops! Hops =! Hops!!!
A bale Of York State hops just re-
ceived at the City Bakery, Vogcly
House Block. nov28-it
Until the Holidays,
We will sell Carpets at the following
low prices;
AT 30 cts. Cottage Carpet
At % cts, heavy Ingram Carpet.
At 40 cts, Extra heavy Ingram.
At IS cts, double Weight Ingram.
At G5 cts, good Brussels Carpet.
At Is cts, Better Brussels Carpet.
At 90 cts, Higgins Brussels Carpet.
At $1.00, Best 3 ply Carpet
At $l25, Best Velvet Carpets.
Every thing in the Carpet Depart
mcnt marked down to the lowest pos,
siblc prices. If you need Carpets take
advantage Of this sale, at
RITTER & RNLsToN's.
Al 80 Cents,
Extra heavy Cord for Men and Boy!
Wear, at
RITTER Il RMsToN's
Al $3.50,
Fine French Felt Pattern Bonnets
former price, $5 90 All kinds Of Mil
linery at greatly reduced prices, at
RITTER IL RALsToN's.
At L. Stein & Sons,
New Dress Goods, New Dress Good
all shades, all prices.
If you want good Lunch, Squar
Meal or an Oyster Stew 90 to Nor
sons City Bakery. #
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
HOLIDAY NOTES.

J. 3. Eohlmeyer & Co, have on hands at
their new drrg store some handsome toilet ar
ticles, periumery, lamps and other articles
suitable for Christmas presents.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
But he's getting old, and we viii not sco'd,

But he's getting old and we viii not scod,
IL we don't quite fancy his ways,
For we must depend on HIM AS q friend,
Or what would we do hOllGays?
His less would undoubtedly be public ca
lamity, and iQ that case few steps would 60
further to cons5f the public than a step into
the new jewellery store Of J. X. Grieb. Johnny
il noted 'Jr his taste in selecting goods, fact
Of which santa Claus is fully aware, and he
always hunts Johnny up and consults him on
these mattery.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Qne of Spang's New Family sewing machines
would make a particularly acceptable present
to many poor woman in this broad county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19

Mr.. William Miller has on hands some beau
tiful hardwood furniture, of his own manufac-
ture; articles that are always acceptable.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
But think it a ruse, and a poor excuse

Red as cherry full ripe
But that pug nose, IS always covered, par
TALLY at least, with great fur cap, such as
can be had at Cnas. Il. Griehs men and boys
furnishing goods store. For the holiday trade
Charley had secured large stock Of beautiful
silk scarfs af all shades, hand-embroidered sgs-
penders, fur gloves and caps, silk handker-
chiefs and scaris, silk umbrellas and many
other beautiful articles, and the young ladies
Santa to sec him.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-12-19
so long waited there 10 hear
Those reindeer hoOfs "A drumming,
That began al last TO fear
The rOOd salnl NYHa NOT cnnlinr

Then ! thought perhaps he might be delayed
by the crowd at Heineman's, which, a. every
body knows is headquarters for books, fancy
cards, pretty boxes and all sorts Of nice things