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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
LAURENs COUNTY.
In Court Of Common Pleas.

TIC Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank
Of LPu"ehs: s: G.y Plaintitfs, vs.. NJ.
a.. Langston, Defendant.
BY virtue of a decree Of the
Court in the above stated case, |
will sell at Laurens, G, H., S. G., on
Salcsday in November, 1896, being
the 2nd day Of the month, during
the legal hours of sale, in front Of
the court house door, the following
real estate to wit: all that tract,
piece or parcel Of land situated in
Laurens county, State aforesaid,
containing Eighty-eight acres,
more or less and bounded by lands
Of James Hudgens, John a. Mad
den. r. 9. Watts and others.
Terms Of Sale-.One-half cash;
the balance on credit of twelve
months, interest from date Of sale.
secured by a bond of the purchaser
and n mortgage of the premises
sold. If terms Of sale are not com
piled with land will be resold on
same or some subsequent Selesday
at the risk of the former purchaser.
Purchaser to pay for papers.
GEO. S. MCCRANY;
Sheriff. |, g
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Col. j. II. Mountain assures us that
the town of Darlington to be settled
and built by Westernes, is booming
A goodly number of prospective immi.
grants have already made application
for lands and will arrive as soon as the
colony company can get ready to re-
ceive them. 1t takes a good deal of
preliminary work to build q town, and
hence there is less of talk and more of
action going on at Darlington just
now. The real material boom will set
in SOC and then we shall be better
prepared to tell our readers about it.
Clinton Gazette.
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MI. johnson Goes to Battle for Bryan
and Democracy.

Mr.. j.. TsJohnson, of this city, some
time ago received notice from the
Democratic Executive committee that
he had been chosen one of the cam
paign speakers and that he would
shortly be appraised of his assignments.
Yesterday he received a telegram from
headquarters that he was billed to
speak at the meetings in West Vir-
ginia, Kentucky and Illinois, and left
on the north bound vestibule for West
Virginia. He will deliver two speeches
q day for six days in each of the three
States. Mr.. Johnson is thoroughly
conversant with the financial question
and Is n forceful and convincing de-.
batter. It is predicted that he will
prove himself a potent factor in be-
half OF the democratic party.--Spar-
tanburg Herald.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
The Chain Gang.

The conclusion OF the Grand Jury
that the convicts have been inhumanly
treated was reached upon such evf-
dence as was before them. This evil.
dence is necessarily ex-parte or one
sided. The present Supervisor is a
guard, Mr.. Milan of high character
A more full investigation would pro-
badly have led to q different conclu-
sion. We learn that Mr.. Chesterfield
Mcdaniel, Jno. R. Boyd and James
Downey from their own personal OBJ.
servation will testify to the human and
proper treatment of these convicts.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

LAURENS COUNTY.
In Court of Common Plcas.-Ordcr OF
Foreclosure and Sale.
Joseph A. Bailey and P. S.. Bailey,
partners in trade under the name Of
NJ S. Bailey & Sons, Plaintiffs,
Against
William II. Bryson and Robt.J .Bryson,
Bryson, Defendants.
BY virtue Of q decree Of the
Court in the above stated case, |
will sell at Laurens; G. H., S. c.,
on Salesday III November next,
being the I'd day Of the month :,
during the legal hours of sale, ali
thGt tract, piece or parcel Of land
situated in Cross Hill Township,
couuty and State aforesaid, con
tanning One hundred and forty
three Acres. more or less; known
as the John Bryson place, bounded
on the North by lands of VIM. III.
and Wistcr w. Bryson, East by
lands Of Samuel Austin, South by
lands Of David Reed Estate and
West by lands of II. a. Austin.
Terms Of Salc-.-Onc-half cash;
the balance on a credit Of twelve
months from date of sale with
leave to bidder to pay his entire
bid in cash, credit portion secured
by a bond Of the purchaser aud n
mortgage Of the premises sold. If
terms Of sale L not complied with
land will be re-sold on same or some
subsequent Salesday at the risk Of
the former purchaer. Purchaser
to pay for papers.
GEO. S. MCORAVY,
Sheriff
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
Court of Common Pleas.
H. M Ta;no ~ m r r
e. M. Caine VS.. T.. l.. Cooper.

Pursuant to q decree of the
Court in tho above stated case, 1
will sell at Laurens, @. H., s. O., on
Salesday in November, 1896, the
same being the ID day Of the
month. at public cutlery, to the
highest bidder, all that tract ar
parcel of land lying, being and
situate in the County Of Laurens,
State Of South Carolina, contain
ing TWenty-four and three-fourth
Acres, more or less, bounded by
lands of Pink Medley, Mrs. Nancy
Dendy and others.
Terms--One-half cash; balance
on a credit Of twelve months from
date of sale, credit portion to be
secured by Il mortgage, and bond
Of the purchaser. If the terms are
not complied with, the land may
be re-sold on the same day, with
out further order of the Court, at
the risk Of the former purchaser.
Purchaser has the right to pay his
entire bid in cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers.
j. III. WHARTON,
&. G. c. p. AND c. 8.
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To Parents.

A thorough system Of Graded Schools
has been established at Gross Hill, S.
O.. Board and tuition rates are reason
able. Instruction is thorough. All
parents DESTROYS of giving their chill
correspond with
H. y. MAJORS,
Principal.
G. w. HANNA, Pres. Board Trustees.
Oct. 6--3t.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

If you want a good shoe for $l.00
Jamieson's is the place to 60.
Yon can not beat Jamieson's shoe for
$1.00.
You will have to start soon to beat
Jamieson's on shoes.
75 cents will buy all solid leather but
ton shoe for ladies at Jamieson's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
Pianos and Organs.

McCord will sell you q first-class
Piano Or Organ cheaper than any
other dealer. He mas the State agency
for the leading manufactures, and no
expense; common sense would say, If
you wish to save money, buy from Nc
Cord. These Pianos and Organs are
moth and mouse proof.
l.. A. MCCORD,
Laurens, S. @.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
STATE OF SoUTu CAROLINA,
Laurens County.
In Court Of Common Pleas.

In Court of Common Pleas.
j. Aaron Byrd, Plaintiff, against
CaroliSe Byrd, ct al.
BY virtue Of a decree Of the
Court of Common Pleas, in the
above stated case, l will sell at Lau-
rens G. H., S. c., on Salesday in
November, 1896, being the I'd day
of the month, during the legal
hours of sale in front os the
court house door, to the highest bid
der at said sale, all that tract Of
land, lying, being and situated in
the county and State aforesaid, CON
tanning Nineteen Acres, more or
less and bounded by lands of Fow-
Ter Park, e. J. Darlington and
others, being the same land upon
which Aaron Byrd resided Jan. =,
1883. =
Also, that Lot or tract Of land,
lying and being in Lautens County,
State aforesaid, containing Eleven
Acres, more or less and bounded by
lands of j. r. Park and S. d. Car
lihs Others.
Te, Cash. Purchaser
to payfa IF the terms of
the sales Ut complied with,
land will be re,old OH same or some
subsequent Salesday at the risk Of
former purchaser.
GEO. S. MCCRAvY,
Oct. u, 1896 Sheriff i. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

See Jamieson's all wool home made
Jeans for only 25 cents, worth and SELL
ing elsewhere 33 and SO cents.
Ladies' caps and jackets in latest
styles and lowest prices at Jamieson's.
Too much Clothing. We are over
stocked on Clothing. It must be sold.
See us for Clothing before buying. We
will save you money. At Jamieson's.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all land
on Beaverdam Greek that
obstruction in the stream must
be at once removed or the law will
be strictly enforced against them,
According to report Of Grand Jury.
r.. p. ADAIR,
Oct. 10, 1896 Supervisor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
Organs and Pianos.

do not beg beg any person to buy OF
me, but If you value pour dollars, /
will positively save you many Of them
on the price of a piano or organ. See
my Organs and guaranty. They
talk. Call at my photograph studio,
over Bank Of Laurens. Don't buy un
Til you see what I car do
l.. A. MCCoED.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF.
The NATIONAL BANK OF LAURENS,
At Laurens in the State of South Carolina,
At the Close OF Business, Oct. 6, 1896.
RESOURCES

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, 5 S0,8O2 90
Overdrafts, secured, 100 05
US. Bonds to SECURE circula.
ton, 10000 90
clearinghouse, furniture, and
fixtures, 1901 So
Other real estate and mortgages
owned, 1882 GO
Due from National Banks (not
Reserve Agents) $50 SO
Due from State Banks and
Bankers, Sol 20
Duo from approved reserve
ohe sEEsn an'a other cash items, l,4 3! q %
Notes OF other National Banks, 1,l05 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickles, and cents, 90 81
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN
BANK, VIZ:
Specie, 6,587 so
Legal-tendor notes, 1920 co 1927 so
Redemption fund with u. S.
Treasurer 10 por cont. of
circulation, 72O 90
Total, $135,lO ~
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $ $4,000 90
Surplus fund, 1900 90
Undivided profits, less expen-
ses and taxes paid, 50i 81
National Bank notes outstand-
ing, 14,IO0 90
Due to other National Bank, $40 70
Due to State Banks and Ban
kers, 270 os
Dividends unpaid, 662 80
Individual deposits subject to
check, 2s,780 SO
Time certificates of deposit, 0,3i0 90
Bills payable, 5000 90
Total, $135, 100 IL
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LAURENS.
Il. John Augustus Barksdale, Cashier
OIL the above-named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement Ia true
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
JOHN AUG. BARKsDALE,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 10th day of Oct. 1896.
II. r. MCGOWAN,
Notary Public, SC.
CoRREoT.-Attest:
R ~. 4 A oBBbbnksDAhn' directors.
JNosW. FERGUSON,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
Schedule C.. N. " l.. Railroad

The new schedule ON the Columbia,
Newberry 81 Laurens Road went into
effect last Thursday and runs as fol-
lows:
No. 81. Passenger from Columbia,
arrives at Laurens, | 10 p. m.
No. 6B. Passenger, leaves Laurens
for Columbia, 2 10 p. m.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

Governor Evans is expected to nomi-
nate-some one for the position on the
board vacated by Mr.. Allen. 1t lie sug-
gested that Col. ]. d. nj. Shaw, OF Lau-
rens will receive the appointmept.u.
the matter to-day, as he was at the
meeting OF the sinking fund commits
sion most Of the day.-News and Cou-
rier.
Col. Shaw is a good man for the place
and the interests Of the State will be
in safe hands should his large home in
terests not demand all his time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

The number of colored may not be
exact but the above are about the
figures. 1t is estimated that not ex-
ceeding fifty white voters failed to
register. Earle and Evans received q
fraction over 26O0 votes in the recent
primary, probably twenty-five colored
democrats voting.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
Great Gray.COurt,

We had hoped some good Gray
Court friend would send an account Of
their splendid Stock Fair held in their
growing village during last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
Business Notices.

NoTIoE.--I have six acres of land on
Todd Avenue for sale. Terms easy.
Oct. 6-2t, N. B. DIAL.
We bought a drummers samples of
fine extracts and are retailing them at
wholesale prices.
The Laurens Drug Go.
AN OLD STALE STORY, Which has
been worn to shreds Is that we sell you
as low as the lowest.
THE COMMON SENSE STORY is to
come and see what we have, and the
prices.
s. NJ. 81 E. III. Wilkes g. Co.
Wilkes ought not to pay the freight,
but does.
Lyons Tooth Powder and Odontine at
The Laurens Drug co.
School books are moving off rapidly
but we are saving q few for you.
The Laurens Drug Co.
Why buy cheap stoves when you can
buy the Sunny Sonth, New Enterprise,
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
at about what you pay for cheap ones.
Sold only by
s. NJ. & E. H. Wilkes & Co.
Everybody likes nice soap. White
Rose Glycer1ne No. ALI 1S made In
Germany and is delightful. We sell 1t
close by the box of 3 cakes.
The Laurens Drug Co.
Do you have that tired feeling after
each meal? II so come and buy one OF
onr Sunny South Stoves and you will
never be bothered any more. Its q
a pleasure to cook on one of them.
s. M. 81 T., III. Wilkes g. Go.
Have you seen the Lancer Matches?
We consider them the best made, 200
In o box--3 boxes for s cents at
THE LAURENS DRUG co.
II you want a nice-ftting, hobby suit
OF clothes, 60 to Minter & Son.
ga Bridal Present" selected from
Wilkes & Cos nice stock OF Wedge
Wood China, Bohemian Glass, Jet
Black Chinas, Roman Gold Lamps.
Dresden China Chamber sets, ETC., al
ways spoken OF as the incest presents
given. Hundreds OF other nice things
for present. Call and look before buy
ing.
s. M. & e. H. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

THE RECORD OF LAURENs UP no
DATE, 0cT. rs.
Job printing . specially st this onioe.

Old papers for sale at this Office
cheap.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

Latest blocks in Hats now to be seen
at Davis & Roper.
The best $1.00 suit OF underwear ever
show n at Davis & Roper.
Oar buyer Is how In New York. Come
SEQ what he has done at Davis Il Roper.
The best a7.b0 suits on the market, In
AZ colofa, at psyia x Roper'e,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13
A Sad Death.

Again gloom is cast over our COM
munity by the sad death of Mrs. Mittie
Kennedy, wife of Mr.. @. r.. Kennedy,
which occurred on the morning OF
Saturday last. She was the daughter
OF Mr.. j. Frank Henderson, q promi.
nent planter. Young and hopeful, a
good christian woman beloved by all,
her death Is a severe afliction to the
many to whom she was much enleared.
She was twenty-five years old and
leaves a devoted husband and three
children. She was buried on Sunday
morning In the city cemetery from the
Baptist church Of which she was a
member, all Of the city churches sus-
pending their morning services to at
tend the sad ceremonies.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

The Books of Registration closed a
week ago for this year except as to
youths to come OF age between this
and election day. The qualified cleo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

G. G. C. p. Il. G
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-10-13

TIC Peoples Loan and Exchange Bank
Of LPu"ehs: s: G.y Plaintitfs, vs.. NJ.
A.. Langston, Defendant.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
uRy's PROPOSAL OPPOSED.
Small Chance for Sweeping Consoiidatioa
OF Countics-A Suggestion Of Value.

Small Chance for Sweeping Consolidatioa
OF Counties-A Suggestion Of Value.
Topeka, Kan, Dec. l6-As was en-.
pected, L N. Ury's proposition to wipe
out county lines In tho western half Of
the state and reconstruct 80 counties
into four meets with opposition that
cannot DO overcome The people are
willing to consolidate few counties
properly grouped. and in that way
reduce Legislative representation
and local expenses, but to mako
o clean sweep regardless OF
trade relations they will not
consent Tho politicians are receiving
numerous letters, especially from the
southwest, on the subject, and all sug-
gest consultations of few counties
properly grouped A letter from .
Dodge City man probably states
the position OF the people Of
the southwest about right He
says: 1.-THE consolidation should
be made so rs to discommode the
people as little as possible. To make
enormous counties and subject the
people to long lines of travel would
create war. So would It create war to
make the counties long east and west.
The lines should be cut SO rs to con-
form 10 the trade relations Of tho
neonle"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

with heart far oftener sad than cheer
full. With her dainty nightcap still tied
under her chin, she pulled the window
shade aside-just little cautious mite
to see tub filled TO its topmost hoop
being handed down from cord OF hick
ory wood cut surely for her stove, for
no other stove In the village wns az
small as hers, and this, when piled up
neatly on her porch, was again crowned
with the wash day hamper. What little
Miss Prindle found under the white
linen tablecloth need not be told, but,
kneeling by her old chintz-covered
rocking chair, the room warm AMI
cheerful with its cracking, laughing
fire. and her table with both It's leaves
spread to hold its bounties, she thanked
God, with her grateful tears falling on
the cushion. for the good friends who
had SO kindly remembered her and
made her so thankful this Christmas.
Two wagons drove up in front Of the
old minister's house. One carried n
load Of wood which was ranked almost
before he knew II in the leaky lean
to next to his leaky kitchen, and the
contents of the other wagon were car
ried into the house through the front
door. There was everything to eat
Christmas and Sunday dinners enough
for a whole year almost--nnd while he
was making a woeful failure Of trying
not to cry and his sweet old wife was
crying outright and yearning to thank
some one, the door softly closed and
they were left alone with their happi-
ness and abundance. Want had walked
very close beside them for many years,
and lives Of cheerful, prayerful labor
and sacrifice MD their reward In pant
in neglect, but that Christmas day all
bitterness and sadness were forgotten.
and when the new preacher asked the
old one to lead in prayer that morning
Il was said there had never been such q
supplication rs his offered before In the
new church. II sanctifled and rededi-
Gated II.
Three wagons almost surrounded the
moor little house Of Widow Green.
She was the poorest Of oil the needy in
the village, and. according to human
nature judges. the least deserving. Her
life had not been altogether good. but
with icyrless old age. abandoned BY
her children and foEsaken BY haF
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
TO IMPEAcH MORRIS.

Kansas state Auditor-Eiect Threatened
with Prosecution Under the Election
Law.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 16.-Somewhat
OF sensation was caused in populist
circles in Topeka yesterday by the an
nouncement that Bob Mackey, resi-
iunt Of Kansas City, Kan., would bring
proceedings to impeach State Auditor.
elect w. II. Morris. In an article in
the Topeka State Journal last evcn-
ing 1t is stated that at the state con.
vention Morris promised Mackey the
position Of assistant state auditor.
According to the new election law .
candidate Is forbidden to make any
gift or promise TO anyone to secure his
election, and the suit, II brought, will
be under this law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
the GREAT knAN.s PARKS.
Pleasure Grounds OF the Famous EmpsroE
Of Tnrtary.

Pleasure Grounds Of the Famous Emperor
Of Tnrtary.
Between tho two walls Of the in-
closure which have described there
are fine parks and beautiful trees bear.
ing variety Of fruits There arc
beasts also Of sundry kinds, such N
white stays and fallow deer, gazelles
and roebucls, and Ono squirrels Of
various sorts, with numbers also Of the
animal that gives the musk. and all
manner Of other beautiful creatures,
insomuch that the whole place 10 full
Of them, and no spot remains void ex.
cept whore there Is traffic Of people 60
ing and coming. Tho parks are Gov.
cred with abundant grass; and the
roads through them being oil paved
and raised two cubits above the sur
face, they never become muddy, nor
does the rain lodge on them, but flows
off into the meadows, quickening the
soil and producing that abundance Of
heritage.
From that corner of the Enclosure
which Is towards the northwest there
extends q fine lake, containing fish OF
iifferent kinds, which the emperor
hath caused to be put In there, so that
whenever he desires any he can have
them at his pleasure. A river enters
this lake and issues from II, but there
Is grating Of iron or brass put up SO
that the fish cannot escape In that way.
Moreover, on the north side OF the
palace. about o bowshot of, there Is q
hill which has been made by art from
the earth dug out Of the lake; 1t Is q
good hundred PAGES in height and q
mile In compass. This hill Is entirely
covered with trees that never lose their
leaves, but remain ever green. And
l assure you that wherever beautiful
tree may exist, and the emperor gets
news Of II, he sends for 1t and has II
transported bodily with all Its roots
and the earth attached to them, and
planted on that hill Of his. No matter
how big the tree may be, he gets 1t
carried by his elephants; and In this
way he has got together the most
beautiful collection of trees In all tho
world. And he has also caused the
whole hill to be covered with the ore
OF azure, which is very green. And
thus not only are the trees all green.
but the hill itself Is all green likewise;
and there Is nothing to be seen on II
that Is not green; and hence It Is called
the Green Mount; and in good sooth t
Is named welL-Noah Brooks, in St
Nicholas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
KANSAS DAY ORATORS.
Arrangements Perfected for tho Annua
banquet of the Club.

Arrangements Perfected for tho Annual
banquet Of the Club.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. lG.-The exec
utive committee of Kansas Day club
met last night and agreed on q pro-
gramme OF exercises for the annual
banquet to be held January 90. James
L. Challiss, Of Atchison, was selected
to respond to the toast "Kansas." The
other speakers will be: ]. E. Junkin,
Of Sterling. president Of the club; w. /.
Stewart, Of Troy; Henry J. Allen, OF
Ottawa; Charles S. Reed, Of Fredonia;
!. E. Lambert, Of Emporia; ]. b. Fur
ry, Of Topeka; w. W. Finney, Of Neo-
sho Falls; Fred A. Stocks, OF Blue
Rapids; E. L. Ackley, Of Concordia; S.
N. Hawks, OF Stockton; II. G. Laing,
Of Russell; Harry L. Gordon, OF Wich'
ita; John S. Simmons, OF Dighton, and
r W. Coleman, of Baker university.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19
The Grown Peoples Appeal to Santa Claus

What shall Santa Claus bring your"
We say to the merry child.
"Oh. q lovely doll. with curly hair,
One thsf can shut its eyes,
And a new red sled, and candy, too.
And a watch that can really CO."
All. me. II takes but little
To gladden. these small hearts SO.
What do you want for Christmas?'
In turn the children cry.
But their elders only shake their heads,
With smiles that are half sigh.
Nor dolls. nor sleds. nor sweetmeats may
Bring pleasure when the hair Is gray.
Can you bring us health, good Santa,
Instead OF toys. forsooth.
The buoyant steps. the sparkling eye
And the radiant dreams OF youth?
The fame we've sought by patient toll
Through weary years to gain.
The fortune that has Knocked US,
AL we've striven for In vain?
Can you bring the love we long for
And the faces We yearn to see?
Some are sundered by bitter thoughts
And some sleep peacefully.
Tell us quickly. Santa Claus.
Whisper II low to me.
II gifts like these We long for
Within thy store may be.
Lillian g. Cobleigh. In Chicago Record
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-12-19

friends, she seemed an object too pitt
full for blame or reproach. Two heap
ing loads Of wood were piled up about
her door and an abundant store OF pro-
visions carried into the house and &c
cepted In silence.
Everywhere in the village and coun'
try good cheer was carried that day,
Not one poor table wns left ungarnished
Of some choice Christmas treat. The
teams threaded their way here and
there, and each new start they trotted
the easier. There was never such day
in Plunkettville or Pulver township be-
fore-so much happiness and good feel