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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS ON THE RIPARIAN
MOCK.
From Harperls weekIy.

From Harpers Weekly.
The snow still fell; the keen wind,
raw and fierce, cut to the bone. II
was Gods worst weather in Gods
forlornest, bleakest spot of ground,
that Christmas day of o. on the Rap
pahannock, half mile below the town
of Fredericksburg. But come, pick
up your PROSTATE pluck, you SILVER
ing private. Surely there is enough
dampness around without adding to
it your tears.
Lets laugh, boys"
Hello, Johnny"
Hello yourself, Yank"
merry Christmas, Johnny"
"Same to you, Yank!"
"Say Johnny, got anything to
trader"
"Parched corn and tobacco-the
size of our Christmas, Yank. "
"All right; you shall have some OF
our coffee and sugar and pork. Boys,
find the boats"
"Such boats! I see the children
sailing them on the small lakes in our
Central Park. Some Yankee, desper-
ately hungry for tobacco, invented
them for trading with the Johnnies
They were hid away under the banks
of the river for successive relays Of
pickets.
We got out the boats. An old
handkerchief answered for sail. We
loaded them with coffee, sugar, pork,
and set the sail, and watched them
slowly creep to the other shore. And
the Johnnies? To see them crowd
the bank, and push and scramble tc
be first to seize the boats, going into
the water, and stretching out Their
long arms! Then when they pulled
the boats ashore, and stood in group
over the cargo, and to hear their ex'
clamations "Hurrah for hog Say,
that's not roasted rye, but genuine
coffee. Smell it, you uns. And
sugar, too" Then they divided the
consignment. They laughed and
shouted, "Reckon you uns been good
to we uus this Christmas Day,
Yanks." Then they put parcheo
corn, tobacco, ripe persimmons, int
the boats, and sent them back to us
And we chewed the parched corn
smoked real Virginia leaf, ate persim
mons, which, if they weren't very
filling, at least contracted our stom'
achs to the size of our Christmas din
ner. And so the day passed. We
shouted, merry Christmas, Johnny.
They shouted, Same to you, Yank. p"
And we forgot those men were our
euemies, whom it might be our duty
to shoot before evening.
We had bridged the river-spanned
the bloody chasm. We were broth
ers, not foes, waving salutatious OF
good will in the name of the Babe OF
Bethlehem, on Christmas Day, i'll 81.
At the very front of the opposing ar
mics the Christ Child struck truce
for us-broke down the wall of par
tition, became our peace. We ex
changed gifts. We shouted greetings
back and forth. We kept Christmas,
and our hearts were lighter for it and
our shivering bodies were not quite
so cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
A Humane Motive.

"Why is it that you football men
wear long hair?"
why, to show the world that there
are other kinds of intellectual men be.
sides poets. "-Chicago Record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
just Like a Nvoman.

well" said the newly welded one,
81 at least got husband who is easily
pleased. "
mo doubt about it, " quickly replied
the single but jealous one. New York
Hcrald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

''Do you enjoy novel reading, Miss
Mehnda?'
ooh, very much. One can associate
with people in fiction that one wouldn't
dare to speak to in real life. Chicago
Record
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

MY daughter is entirely too young
to marry, snorted old Goldrick.
"Well, " replied the detected sutton,
what would you say to my taking her
marriage dot now and waiting a few
years for the girl? ''-Detroit Free Press
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26

Train 81, on the B. & o., which is
the 6o-hour fast freight from New
York to Chicago and st. Louis, is now
being run in three sections.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
Irish Humor.

Traveller lin Ireland)-I don't see
how it is you people keep in such good
humor
Irishman-Sure, we do niver have
enough to ate to get bilious New York
Weekly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
The Morning After.

Mr.. Rambo Cat q. m, Nov. A.
Nanshy, I've been marchin tn boysh and
BLOWN a horn over tn lection.
Mrs. Ramho--I see other evidences
besides, Absalom, that you have been
on a toot Chicago Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-12-26
A GREAT NOVEL
OF THE
A AMERICAN REVOLUTION

ite leading serial feature for 1897 and the
M asterniece of its author, DR.. 5. Weir
Mitchell. The story, Hugh Wynne,
Free Quaker" purports to be the auto
biography of its hero, an officer on
Washington's staff. Social life in Phil
adeInhia at the time of the Revolution is
most Interestingly depicted, and the
Characters include Washington, Frank
lin, Lafayette, and others well known in
history. 1t is safe to say that the readers
of this great romance will OBTAIN from
it clearer idea of the people VINO were
foremost in Revolutionary days anu ol
the social life of the times, than can be
had from any other single source. The
work is not only historically accurate,
but IS most interesting story OF love
and war. The first chapters are IN the ne,
November number. Howard Pyle VIII
illustrate it.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
A Grand Reception.

Arrangements are being made by the
Salvation Army for a grand reception TO
Major Clifford, the new divisional officer
from the Northern Pacific coast, and En-
sign Potter, from Japan. on Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday, August l 5, Is and
II. 1t il expected that the series OF
meetings will be the greatest ever held in
Red Jacket.
On Saturday night there will be a vel
come meeting, concluding with a half
night of PRAYER.
On Sunday, at 1910 a. ID, What Is
Holiness" All christians invited. At
p. IN. there will be a japanese meeting.
when Ensign Potter will be dressed in
native costume, and will lecture on the
salvation work in that country. Att
p m. grand salvation meeting will
take place.
On Monday night will be held what is
called jubilee meeting, The Hancock
and Lake Linden corps will unite with us.
In order to meet extra expenses an offer
ing will be taken at the door.
nder Major Chords command. the
Northern Pacific coast division has gone
forward in many important respects,
and 1t is expected that the same results
will attend bis work here In army cir
Giles the major has a national reputation
a. a singer and musician.
At the conclusion OF the Red Jacket
meetings an officers council is to be held
in lshpeming, where all officers in this
part OF the division will meet their new
major for the first time in council, and
where, we believe, the major will launch
many new God-giyen schemes for the
propagation OF the war.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

The Columbian Comedy combination
played in their big pavilion 10 lsrge
crowd last night, when they presented
MY Partner" and greatly pleased the
audience BY the performance. The con
paDy has been receiving very liberal pat
ronage from Calumet and Red Jacket
people ana they merit il. Last evenings
play was fully as good as anything that
has Yet been presented by the company
here. My Partner" il an entirely new
play 10 Calumet people. but il made
most favorable impression as presented
BY Newell's company. The parts were
all well taken and the comedy acts Of the
Chinese character kept the audience in
good humor most OF the evening. The
villain took bis part 10 perfection, al
though he received no encouragement
from the audience who were interested in
seeing "the partner come out ahead.
ID The Biacksmith's Daughter, society
play, in FIVE acts. will be presented to-
night
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

evening. The play Is an absolute novel
~, as n contains all the elements Of sue
eessiul operate. spectacular and dra-
matte productions. The comedy Is clean
and wholesome; the wit sparkling and
abundant; the costumes and scenery n
markably beautiful the music bright and
pleasing, being selected from the latest
and most popular operas. Mr.. Francis
Jones. who appears in the leading role,
although a young man, having Just
passed his 21st birthday, is an easy,
graceful actor and has already captured
the most cultivated audiences OF New
York, and received the highest praise
from the dramatic critics OF the World,
Herald, and other leading papers OF the
during the long run OF u
Jolly Surprise" produced at the Biiou
theatre by Miss Fanny Rice. Mr. Jones
being Der leading comedian for three
seasons
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

A little girl, the daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Crowley, of Caledonia street, was
run over last night by horse and buggy
and injured about the head. Although
the child is not seriously hurt she will be
laid up for some time. The accident oc-
Cured on School street, in front of Mr..
L. ). Grierson's residence, and several
spectators who saw it say that the horse
was being driven at a very swift pace.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Posters are out announcing a grand
moonlight excursion 10 be gwen on the
evening Of Thursday, August 20. under
the auspices OF the Young Peoples Soc
iety OF the Red jacket Congregational
church. A special tram will be run over
the Il. 4 7. L. railroad, leaving the Hecla
yard at p. m, 10 connect with the
barge at 7:3O. Three hours will be spent
10 cruising about Torch Lake. During
the evening special musical program,
consisting Of solos, duets, quarteltes.
ETC., which has been arranged especially
Tor the occasion, will be rendered. The
Red jacket band will be in attendance 10
enliyen the occasion.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
Another New Feature.
A Teachers Training
School to be Insti-
tuted.
I'm the Calumet Public schools
Xear-Preparing 90 Welcome Their
Mem Divisional Onieer-NOtes.

One of the new features introduced into
the public schools of Calumet the coming
year il training school.
Our reporter obtained the following
facts from the superintendent OF schools,
and we publish the same for the benefit OF
all who are interested in our schools.
The object is 10 afford an opportunity
TO graduates ot.our high school TO secure
preparatory training for the work OF
teachers at the smallest cost. High
schools do not pretend to prepare their
graduates for teaching. They aim 10
give certain scholastic attachments.
Whether or not a person may become a
successful teacher must be determined
not by examinations, but by experience.
This is the work of our State normal
schools. Following the same idea. our
board OF education offers opportunity TO
our Young lady graduates, under the
supervision OF an expert supervisor, for
thorough preparation.
Eight young ladies will be placed in
charge OF four rooms. four OF whom will
be principal teachers, the Others assist
ants, and all will be under the personal
direction OF the supervisor Of the train
ing school
At the close OF each day, these teacher
pupils will meet the SUPERVISOR and re-
ceive criticisms on the days work and as
slstance on the plan OF work for the fol- |
lowing day.
As soon az the schools are well organ
lied, specific study Of some branch OF edu.
cauonal work, having close relation TO |
the work in hand, will be introduced.
The plan aims TO give training such az
may be secured in any regular normal |
school. There are, however some feat |
ures in a schoo! OF this kind which are |
superior TO the work Of the ordinary nor
nal school. For instance, the great
amount Of actual teaching; the individu
al responsibility; aud the close touch
with the supervisor gives decided ad-
vantage.
Rooms l 4, 70, 16 aud l. will. here
after, be known az the training school.
Miss Henrietta Shirley, OF the Milwau-
kee State Normal School, has been en-
ployed as principal Of this department.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

The Fifth Regiment band went to
Houghton last evening, where they fur
nished music for the Mining School recep-
ton and ball. The band boys upheld
their reputation for the best music in the
State, and more than pleased the Hough-
ton people. A few Calumet and Red
Jacket and Lake Linden people attended
the reception and report very pleasant
time
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

The Columbian Bicycle club will meet
this evening when arrangements for the
road race will be completed. The boys
we're fortunate in getting purse. some
s25 being raised among the business
men, which will be divided in prizes.
Although the entries are TO be confined
10 the members of the club, those wishing
TO enter the race should hand their
NAMES to A. j. Davey or r. Lobb before
tomorrow evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

4 picnic, consisting of party OF about
twenty ladies and one gentleman 1.-THE
representative OF the NEWS says be would
liked TO have been that one) was given on
Wednesday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
Abraham, OF Chicago, who is visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Blum.
The party drove TO the Lake Superior
water works and afterwards spent a
very pleasant afternoon at Section 1G,
where there were cakes aud ice cream
in abundance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
The Cow Nuinance.

The residents on the neighboring loca-
lions are sufferersirom the COW nuisance,
and in order to protect themselves, have
presented a petition to the township
board asking that honorable body to
take some action to stop the nuisance.
The writer has lived on the location for
many years, and consequently can fully
sympathlze with the petitioners.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Laurium village has force oil men at
work making improvements on the side
walks and streets. new sidewalk in
being built on the street on which Bray's
lumber mill is situated, aud when com.
pleted will supply q long-felt want.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Messrs. ii. x b. Blum having rented
the store lately occupied by Nudge & Ar
gall at the north end OF Fifth street op-
posite the News Office, are making exten.
sive alterations Tor the purpose OF max
ing 1t an annex TO their bar room at the
corner. They intend lifting il up in first
class style, 40 az TO have the finest
louDging place in the city.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

The company OF Boys Brigade connect
ed with the Red Jacket church at a re
cent meeting adopted a resolution thank
ing the ladies who assisted them at camp.
those who furnished the transportation,
and the railroad company for supplying
The train
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Van DONNA, tse Indian doctor, Who is
staying at the Michigan House, is an
adept N the tSpsworm department. He
today removed one. from a resident OF
Eighth strsst. measuring 65 ieet long.
This. he ssys, makes the 272d one he has
taken away during the last three wears.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

So favorable Was the general imprs
sion made by Miss hext at HsDecek.
that the Y. NJ. {. A. there has Arranged
for special appearance before she Issves
the copper country. Monday night 70 the
only appearance Of Miss Hext in Calumet
as she is booked solid al season and
leaves in April for Australia Seats on
sale az Sodergren
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
The Hext Entertainment.

The entertainment given at Dollar Bay
on Wednesday evening, in which Miss
Hext was the bright particular star, was
grand success. Miss Hext's studies of
the various aspects which govern human
nature, as well as posings, were greatly
admired. She possesses evolutionary
power Of no mean order.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Mr. John $. Dymock and daughter
Miss Ella, returned last evening iron
Canada, where the latter has been visit
ing relatives forsome time. Mr.. pymock
went from the repaelicSn State copyen
ton at Grand Rapids 70 Canada. where
he met his daughter and returned home
with her
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Miss Maud Rutter. who has been visit.
ing at the Sweet residence at Calumet for
some weeks past, left TO-DAY by boat for
Der home in Mount Clemens. Miss Rut-
ter has made many friends during her
stay here who regret 10 have her depart.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
Mr. Frazee's Lecture Postponed

As so many persons who would be like.
ly to attend MIR. Frazee's lecture, "Shb-
boleths oil Modern Christendom," which
he was to deliver on Tuesday evening,
have expressed desire to hear Mr.. Chad
bourne's essay on the question Of the day.
Mr.. Frazee has determined to postpone
his lecture until Wednesday evening, the
10Th inst.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
>eheel pi.trirt No. 2 .

The schools in this district. comprising
those at Tsmaraek Junior. Centennial,
Wolverine and Kearsarge locations, will
open on Monday, the 3lst day OF
August, 1896 JAMES CHXNowETH,
Director.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
Stlks.

A new line just opened and a finer
assortment il would be hard TO find in
both black and fancys. Our new 81
black is a hummer and trade winner.
GILMAN & SIBILsKN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

d. Walther Hempel. of Dresden, Ger
many, and Leonard u. kinnicutt. OF
Worcester, Mass. are paying Calumet a
short visit, the guests OF Mr.. W. s. Glib
son.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
I'm Old W tirId -

1t il seldom that our theatre.goers
nave an opportunity Of witnessing per-
Torrance that contains as many pleasing
features as those promised in the produc.
ton OF I'm Old Madrid to be presented
at the Opera House, on next Wednesday
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Cbygwidden, Collins and Leary have
entered for the bicycle races to take place
at lshpeming during the Sons OF st.
George celebration.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

regular meeting OF Busy Bee Tent. No. 10
=. ~ n, VIII be held at st. George Hall SAT-
aaIuay aIternoon, July ID, at $3.50, when the Of
hcers,elect will be duly installed and priyes
awarded 10 the successful competitors. Tor
thelr lapors during the past term Every
member u requested TO attend. IVY
II. J, CROwLE, Stunt
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Collins left TO-DAY
on the Japan for suburb OF Pittsburg
where they will visit at Mrs. Collins
home.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Chygwidden, the Osceola bicycle rider,
has lost the burner of the lamp he won
at the bicycle meet. Finder please re-
turn and receive reward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Pro Patria, 10-cent cigar for cents:
none genuine unless stamped Pro Patria.
A cool. sweet and lasting smoke George
Moebs < Co., manufactures, Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

For SALE-A '96 Sterling bicycle, with
lh-inch M. 4 W. tires, Hunt saddle and
2i-inch frame. Price, $50 cash
+. w. WILKINS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Regular meeting OF Calumet Enoamnuo,,
NO. ~: %. o f., Friday evening. Install.
tlon OF omcers. All members are requested
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

| offer for sale my Winton bicycle,
equipped with Dunlop tires and Messenger
saddle. Price, $50 cash.
ROBERT M WETzEI
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Regular meeting OF Union Temnle ~, uo,,.
NO ~, saturday evening, August is All
members requested 10 attend, "H
w. q. ROWLING. Rec
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Thurtell, the expert optician, will be
in the city in few days, Look out for
him and reserve Oh ders.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Capt. James Dunstan, of Hancock, who
ia enjoying a vacation at Eagle River,
was in Calumet yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

FoUND-A watch and other keys, near
the Calumet and Hecla mine Office. Call
here and owner can have property by
paying for this ad.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

j. NJ. Pearson. of Albion, il in the city
on short visit of business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

hay-wire and hsy-rope at bottom
prices. CARLTON HARpwARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Charles Oliver, who has been visiting
friends here for some time past, departed
at noon Tor his home in Iron Mountain.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

All members OF Court Little John, No. 2
Juvenile A. .. r., are requested TO be present
a. .9e next regular meeting, Saturday, Aug
ED W. JAMES II G
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
The Leader

Will place on sale today every shirtwaist
in stock at 90 cents. Many OF them are
worth from 81 TO $1.35, but they all 60
now at 50 cents, which is far below the
cost Drice
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

There will be cake sale at Leans
store on Saturday, August 10, by the la
dies OF Christ church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

New fall style dress goods in Hooking
\ Co g window. They are very pretty
New goods and new prices.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

FoR SALE-The Calumet store com
pany's warehouse and barn. Apply to
Mr.. Jonn Duncan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Capt Fred .Ieffry. OF the Salvation
Army, wife and family, left at noon for
Duluth
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14
LODGE MEETINGS.

All members Of Court North Star No ~ n
OF A., are requested to meet nj their cnur,
room at 3Oo'clock p. mi Saturday, August Is
r. ROSSKILLY. NJ. 4
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Frank Oates, who has been visiting his
parents for the past few weeks, left for
New York city at noon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Miss Daley, Of Eagle River, was a Red
Jacket visitor Yesterday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Arguments are sure to convince. II you
will give the Superior stock beer OF the
Bosch Brewing Co. one trial YOU will be
convinced that no better beer can be
made. All dealers sell il.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Attorney j. T. Finnegan, OF Hancock,
was in town this morning on business.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

The Finnish society "Suomi" will give
an excursion to the Entry a week from
Sunday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

Cashier W. b. Anderson, Of the First
National Bank, left at noon for Ashland,
Wis
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

west.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-08-14

All jackets, capes and summer goods
going at greatly reduced prices mt Hos
king & Co.'S.