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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

rapher's nimble fingers had constructed
a number of dainty gifts out of airy lit
tie nothings found in her working.
The prettiest of them all was PIN
wheel cushion, painted with roses and
forget-me-nots, and stuck full of bright,
shining pins. This was for the miner,
who, she privately believed, used pins
occasionally in making his toilet, hav-
ing no one to sew on his buttons. Per
haps it was for that reason she gave
him the choicest of her little collections;
or, perhaps, she had other reasons. 1t
is so hard to tell why a woman does GER
tain things.
With her presents in little basket,
she stole out into the hall where. by the
great, roomy fireplace, the stockings
were already suspended. AS she was a
trifle late, hers was last in the row.
Santa had not yet arrived, for they all
gaped empty. She FASTENED to drop
her humble membranes into their
yawning depths, laughing the while,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

brain long to discover what she had
done and the plain, neat stitches looked
IN his eyes more beautiful than the
most exquisite embroidery. He still
held IL in his hands when the two
schoolma'ams slipped in.
mo fair peeking in to see what you've
got" cried the younger, gayly, and,
blushing deeply, he distributed his
gifts in their various receptacles has
tily and left the hall.
Mrs. Malloy was perfectly satisfied
with the success OF her Christmas frolic.
She had put an orange and bag of
candy into each stocking, and the board
ers, forgetting their age and dignity,
munched candy and examined their
presents before breakfast like lot of
delighted children.
Soon after breakfast the mine owner
seized a favorable opening to thank the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
have to give up the plan. the big miners

have to give up the plan, the big miners
generous heart gave great threb OF
pity. Then and there he decided that
the nugget should go into her Christ
mas stocking, either to help her tide
over her period of enforced idleness
or to pay the little brothers passage to
Cheyenne.
All that day he thought about her
and the brave fight she was making to
support the boy and herself, and the
more he thought the more he longed to
take her into his arms and tell her that
henceforth his strong arms and willing
hands would fight the battles of life
for her. In order to do this the miner
would have to overcome his natural
timidity and fear of the gentler sex,
and it was doubtful if he could ever get
up sufficient courage.
By the appointed time the stenog-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
a GREAT SCHEME.
How One Wife Managed in Christmas
Presents for Her Husband.

How One Wife Managed In Chrh's
Presents for Her Husband.
81 never have to worry about pres
ent for nv husband" said the woman
who was outlining her campaign OF
Christmas shopping.
"Why not? asked her companion.
II bought his present four years ago.
and this will be-let me see-the min
time | have given it to him.
"Wlhy, what do you mean|'
"Wen. | gave him a half dozen fine
bandkerchiefs one Christmas. He ad-
mired them very much, but thought
they were altogether too good 1or
everyday use, so he asked me TO put
them away for him. Next Christmas,
when / was wondering what L could
get for him, l happened to think OF
those handkerchiefs. There they were,
at the bottom of the drawer. L took
them out and put them into a ditfer-
ent kind of a box and gave them to him
on Christmas morning"
"And he didn't know the differenceP'
"Bless you, MOI He was perfectly
delighted. After he had shown them
around he asked me to put them away
for him, and, OF course, ne never dshe"
for them again"
$50 you've given him the same hand
kerchiefs every season."
eyes, and it's been great scheme,
because I've never had as much shop
ping money as l wanted, and these
/ handkerchiefs have been quite saving.
| suppose he thinks he has two or three
dozen handkerchiefs put away some
where. but he'd never think TO ask for
/ them. They're too fancy for him."
"Well, think it's shameful to treat
man that way You're almost as bad as
Cynthia Merritt's husband. Last
Christmas he bought her a sofa for a
Christmas present, and she declares
that he's the only person that ever used
| it."-Chicago Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

mas that they must all hang up their
stockings by the big hall fireplace the
boarders laughed.
The two schoolma ANS from the
east were especially mirthful; the
Young lawyer from Ohio unbent and
smiled broadly; the owner of the Sue
cess mine laughed aloud. big, hearty
laugh, and even the little stenographer
smiled. 1t was the first time she had
done so for a week, for she had lost her
position. Her employer, for political
reasons, being obliged to give the posi-
ton to a constituent, there she was,
hundreds Of miles from home with
slim purse and no certainty of getting
work for weeks at least. Truly laugh
ter and she were at outs. The mime
owner. casting sleeps eyes at the
stenographer, whom he admired more
than any woman he had ever known,
said it would take all the toys in
Cheyenne's shops to fill his stocking,
and he wondered if she cared for him
enough to fill it. He was sole owner OF
the Success, an empty honor so far,
as the mine had only been successful
in disappointing all his hopes of for
tune. Barring one great nugget, which
he found soon after purchasing the
mine, the property appeared abso-
lutely barren.
This nugget he had kept as luck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

" NOltirSR SSo.
Ont NJ the mists and darkness of the night
The new year comes. with hope ana hoiy
light. 49,.
The glad bells chime the tidings OF the
morn ,,
"a year. a year, a golden year is born!
Then all the fiecting shadows tade away,
And mid the old years twilight aim anu
gray, .,,
7 listen to the faithful bells that ring,
And wish that every heart might WAKE ahu
sing.
Another year!
So full of hope and trust the soul shouio oe'
So glad to feel a newborn energy
Yet those there are who tread the oid-time
ways , ao,s
Remembering the griefs of vanished days.
Give such glad hearts, o Lord. Thy paim
and cheer,
And let them taste the joys OF this ne"
year; .,,,
The way is light; the happy bells now ring,
And every heart should giadiy "aAe aAN
sing. ~, nyo.,a
Charles II. Towne, in Ladies Worio'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18


self, and so expand
His usefulness to cover every corner of the
land
I've noticed, as I've looked about on Christ
mas days gone by,
A lot Of little children who have failed to
catch his eye,
Who when the Yule was at its height had
not q single toy
Or bit of peppermint to fill their little souls
with joy.
And there have been some persons who
have ventured to remark
or credence In his being they had not the
slightest spark,
For had there been person of his kind
twas very sure
There'd be some signs of presents in the
novels of the poor.
Which is a point he'll have to meet, with
many of that sort,
If ever he shall find himself hailed up be-
fore the court.
But l, who've always found him most at
tentive unto me,
Am certain that he does exist and works
most faithfully.
But certain too am that in these Christ
masses of late
He's found his work, unaided for his
strength by far too great;
And hence think that he'd do well to form
a company,
And everywhere throughout the land to
place an agency.
And all who love him for his labors in the
days now past
Can put their names down in his books-the
stock should go right fast.
1t doesn't seem that 1T could meet with
failure, just because
They must be few who would not take
stock in old Santa Claus.
Carlyle Smith. in Harper's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

fairy god-mother or witch, for from
the day she married its owner the Sue
cess took sudden fancy to pan out in
a wonderful way.
1t brought fortune to its possessor,
who thinks it is all owing to his wife,
and never tires of saying that she was
the mascot of the Success.-Chicago
News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
a Cbrjstmas Question.

It was after the maze and the mirth of the
dance,
Where a spray Of green mistletoe swayed,
That I met-and I vow that the meeting
was chance!-
With a very adorable maid.
I stood for a moment in tremor Of doubt,
Then kissed her. half looking for war;
But-"Why did you wait, sir?" she sald'
with pout
pray, what is the mistletoe for?
Clinton Scolard, in Century.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
Winding Up.

Jingo-Did you make any resolutions
at New Year?
Bingo-You bet l did. | made one,
and I'll keep il, too.
Jingo-Everyon always says that.
BinVo-Yes, l know, but mine was
that | would never make another New
Years resolution.-Brooklyn Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
She Really Forgot.

Laura-Dear me! ! am getting so
absent-minded. ! hung bit of mistle-
toe on the chandelier and forgot all
about it being there
Flora-And got kissed?
Laura-No. Didn't | tell you | for
got all about it? l never got under 1t
once-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
But Once "a Year.

Life is but a game of chance,
Full of ups and downs,
Full of dirge and full Of dance,
Full of smiles and frowns;
One day full of gladstone cheer,
Next day full Of ills;
Christmas comes but once year,
Then the Christmas bills!
Philadelphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
Pulling.

"Whatare you going to give your wife
for Christmas present, Spooner"
"Well, I'm undecided whether to give
her a billiard table or smoking jacket.
You see, we exchange Christmas pres
ents this year. Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
Signs Of the Times.

Useless is the calendar
When December's here;
Takes but little reckoning
To tell the time OF year.
Johnny's sudden willingness
with chores at night and noon,
Tell II plain as print could do:
"Christmas pretty soon"
Everybody's most polite,
It's a perfect joy
Now to meet the janitor
Or elevator boy.
Merchants more than gracious
All the towns in tune
To proclaim the tidings:
christmas pretty soon.
Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

What He Would Like to Give.
"Are you going to give any Christmas
presents?" asked friend of Spicer.
"Well," said Seth, thoughtfully, Il
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

should like to give the man next door,
who is learning the flute, six months in
the house of correction. Boston Bulle-
Tin
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18

piece. but when Mrs. Malloy told him
of the stenographer's trouble and how
she had been hoping to be able to send
for her little brother. who was at the
old home in Indiana, and would now
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-18
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HESE days Of cor
porations 1t would
truly seem to be
A splendid plan If
Sa n ia G a u s
would look about
and see
II he could not in
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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
Well Water That Causes Ones
Hair to Fall Out.

The number of bald-lcaded
men III Greensboro IS out Of ali
proportion and it has been sub
iect OF remark is to why such was
the fact.
Light is breaking, however
ard Row as clear as day light.
Il is claimed that a we'll OF
water has been discovered in che
city, the drinking Of willc..
causes the hair to fall out i,
great chunks.
An analysis was made by coupe
tent chemists, butt was disputed
Finally, to settle 1t, a woman
agreed to test it, being assured
that there vas no harm III drink
ing it beyond her hair coming
out.
She waded in, drank it for
several weeks, when sure enough
her hair commenced falling out.
She stopped short off, but her
hair didn't stop vacating her
head and it is now charged that
she is as bald as peeled onion.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

Atterbury's cell was III the
upper tier. The raiding party
knew his cell, and the sledpe
hammer brigade was instantly
piloted there Half a dozen
blows suihced to break down the
portal. Atterbury fought like a
demon, but was forced by nuu,-
bers down the stairs and there
seized aud bound. He was taken
to the court yard, two blocks
from the Jail. where a frantic
multitude had awaited his arri
val with a shower Of curses and
the cry Of chang him, hang
him" The man fought as he
was hustled along, and at times
pleaded with his captors.
Il ain innocent" he shouted
over and over again. THANK
God, you are hanging an limos
cent man." he moaned as they
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
Seriously Burned.

Tuesday the four year old son
Of Mr.. D. H. Smith, living be-
low Edenton, was seriously burn
ed. The little fellow had seen
the farm hands burning cotto.i
stalks, and thinking, 20 doubt
he would make himself useful
secured 4 match and put fire tc
a lot Of stalks that had been
raked together for burning. Tht
boys dress caught fire, and but
for timely assistance the little
fellow would have been burned
to a crisp. The doctor, we
learn, has hopes of his recovery
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
The Truth Ausut-it.

There was L snow storm III
this town Monday, commencing
about 10 o'clock. The snow
was very much like snow storm
in the grea- NoIt-.'>@ it was
vigorous and it was lively. But,
after all, the snow was the best
thing that could nave happened
at this time. Snow is necessary.
It will kill the insects it will
kill the germs of disease which
climb about and around, and
which Turk and crawl over and
through the material things of
earth. T snow is q great
thing, and we are glad it came.
The ground has been painting
for something s;lnilar-and the
beautiful snow will do.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

Kansas has a law, passed i'll
1872, which provides that when
q man is convicted of murder i'll
the first degree, he SHALL be con-
hn1d III the per1itentiary for one
wear, after which the governor
may issue a warrant for the exc
CuriOn Of the death sentence. But
no governor has yet taken the re-
sponsibility of issuing such a
warrant, and thus capital punish
1nent is practically abolished III
that State. Recently all attempt
was made to force an execution
by proceedings designed to show
special cause for it, but the
Supreme court decides that the
matter rests entirely with the
governor and that there can be
no hanging unless he sees fit 10
order it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

In a Monday night lecture III
Boston, Dr.. Tallnage sal d:
"America is the best place to
live i'll on the planet, and it has
the best form of government. In
Europe governments are so eN-
pensive that, after the salaries of
the royal families have been paid
there is not much left to steal.
In this country all the officials
have a chance to steal. The
Emperor of Russia, the speaker
said, got IS, 900, and Queen
Victoria s., 900; then came
the salaries of the various func-
t;onaries. We heard i'll our owl,
country talk about monopolies
and trusts, yet our evils were not
as great as those of the overtaxed
military nations of Europe"
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
Delivered at doors of CITY subscribers

Delivered at doors Of city subscribers
by carriers, as soon as from press
without extra charge.
The Editor disclaims all responsible
ity for the views or statements of cor
respondents, and reserves the right al
all times to revise or reject any article
he may think proper.
Always Sign your name to news
paper communication simply as q
pledge of good faith. It will not be
published unless you desire it.
Best advertising medium IN the Dis
trict. Rates very moderate. Special
rates on long contracts.
All announcements and rcCommen-
dations of candidates for Office, whether
ia the shape of communications or
otherwise, will be charged as adver
tiSenents.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
Ninefy Percent.

OF ali the people need to take course
of Holds Sarsapar.lIa at this season &c
prevc 1t that rundown and debllitated
condition which invites disease. The
money invested III half dozen bottles
Of Hoods Sarsaparilla will come back
with large returns in the health and
vigor # body and strength ofnerves.
Hoods Pills are easy to buy, easy to
take, easy to operate. Cure all liver
ills 2Sc
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
Winston Sentinel.

The Greensboro Record tells of
a very singular and amusing
con viCtion in GuiIford court. 1t
seems that one Duncan, guard of
the convicts who are working
the county roads, was induced by
said convicts to chase Il rabbit.
He did so. The convicts es-
capped. We are not told whether
Duncan caught the rabbit. He
was fined $40 and costs. OF
course he lost his job. Chasing
rabbits and guarding convicts do
not go together.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
70 Our Ee desS.

! really good Almanac is not
only a household pleasure, but a
necessity, because the Informal
ton it gives can be largely relied
upon to govern nearly all our
vacations. The Browns Iron
Bitters Almanac for 1896 is a
first-class family book, and be
sides the Almanac features, con
tains q memorandum sheet for
each month i'll the year; com pre-
hensive suggestions as to the
first aid for persons who are i'll
jured by accidents; weather pre-
dictiohs for each day Of the year
forecast Of important events; up
to date Base Ball rules; the inter
probation OF dreams aud iluincr-
Gus other interesting articles, a
few Of these Allnanacs have been
sent 10 Walter | Learv, OF
Edenton; N c., for distri button
ami every adult reader Of the
FISHERMAN & FARMER can get
a copy Ire by applying at once.
Should Mr.. Leary be out OF the
A!nanacs, you can get one by
sending a two cent postage
stamp to Brown CHEMICAL Co.,
altin1ore, Maryland.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

An advertisement should be
like rewspaper-a reflex of
happenings. Let your ads mir
ror the daily tidings and bargain
opportunities that your enter
prise brings about, and the pub
lie will appreciate your sayings.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
What is

CastOri Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms aays
feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd,
Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castora relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and Iatuency.
CastOria assimiates the food, regulates the
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tora is the Cildren's Panacea-thc Mothers Friend.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

When deciding where to trade
pick up a copy of the FISHER
ERMAN & FARMER and look
over its advertising columns.
Wide>awake merchants have
their names therein, and they
will make it to your interest to
deal with them
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator
upon the estate Of Charles Blair, de-
ceased, hereby give notice to all per
sons having claims against said GcCe-
dent TO present them to M whiting one
year FROM this date.
J. n. PRUDUN, t-rlr
Fcbv 2Ist
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

Tie business man who says
advertising doesn't pay, may be
sincere but the trouble is, he is
SO blind he can't see the truth
before it hits him between the
eyes.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

The editor Of the Outlook, a
,a1e1sh newspaper devoted to
tt political (Republican) inter
-. f the Neg % race, scorns to
=, the word "colored." He
,,,.., it Negro ever time, and
always spells it with a big N.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21
CaStoria.

"castoria is so we'll adapted TO children that
recommend 1t rs superior to any prescription
known to me"
H 4. ARCHER, NJ. d,
III So Oxford ST., Brooklyn n. I.
"Our physicians IN the childrer's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence In their outside practice with Castoria.
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known rs regular
products, yet we arc free TO confess that Tie
merits Of Castoria has won Us to LOOK with
favor upon it,"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsgT:sARY,
Boston, MssS.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

The prize-hghts did not occur
near FL Paso, Texas, as was an
nounced. They have been post
Doned. 1t is clear that this bru-
ii business is on its last legs.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

An English sculptor, Albert
Bruce Joy, has just finished a
life-size bust of Chauncey M
Depew--thc man who never talks
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

A telephone scheme is on foot
to connect all the leading cities
and towns in Virginia and North
Carolina by telephones.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

Ex-Jpdge McRae is spoken OF
v1ty prominently III connection
Vain the nomination for Gover>
nor. He presided at the silver
convention last September, and
now says he holds the same
opinion he did then, that there
should be at the minis the free
aud unlimited coinage of both
gold and silver at the ratio of It
to Winston Sentinel.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

The young Duke OF. Marlbor-
ough has recently invested $751;
900 Of his easily acquired Amer,
eal money i'll London real estate
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

y good advertisement IL the
FISHERMAN & FARMER first
catches attention, then awakens
thought, and then half the bat
tie IS over. Try it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

The tobacco edition of tn
Meas f. Obser0er will appear
early in March.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-02-21

The heaviest man in Rhode
Island s dead. He weighed 409
pounds ana was named Stephen
Andrew. lie was 81.