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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-11-12

{ ysters in all STYLES.
III YOU want a good meal 60
, the Railroad Restaurant.
-Overcoats for all at The clos
] 2 out sale at j. J. Fuller's.
Tor oysters cooked in all
: yles, try the Home Restaurant.
Go to the RAILROAD Restau-
? ant for oysters. Served in all
yles
j. j. Fuller is closing out his
tntire line OF mems and boys suits
: cost.
You can buy a cashmere
rcss 1T u. Fishel's for 81 and
, nWardS.
Notice that excellent picture by
-ottijeb Of our hose team in Bur
cts yindow, taken before they
-ent to Jacksonville.
The Autobiography drug
tore Is no~ offering stationery,
'ablets, pencil or ink, at bank
upt prices, note or letter tablets,
,uled or plain. ink or pencil, for
C. each.
Clothing was never so cheap
it is now II the closing out
ale al j J. Fuller's.
a ie" more bargains in shoes
peiDg closed out below cost for a
w days a, Jackets.
Buy YOUR ink tablets at the
Anti-Moaopoly drug store. Let
er or note SIZE, &c. each.
-Rc3aember that boys and
mems suits are going at whole
n,e prices At J. j. Ful!rr'S.
}, W, Davis 1t the city mar
,ct, j. headquarters for fresh
Ssh Of ali kinds.
Remember III. lannon's Alden
ncf.ct 60 2t The On.r,
louise Monday night.
.f,,ot,. i,.,u s+o g, :,
:,
lh'nN o. linen : co,'I' Si.<"'
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10y ''',> ''-' .''' '.'', IVY ;
Grams % me-" : jumpers W
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Don't forget tie band comccr,
.Il. IT,, 49,
49,. 1.a.4 ,,,.1.,;oo ~ oil,
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-11-12
OGkLA GGCURREEG ES
General and Personal Items of
Interest About the City
And Vicinity
r. r. CARROLL, CITY EDITOR

Fresh candies being received /
daily at TroXler's.
Fine Delaware grapes at
Troxler's
j. w. Paul, of Crystal River,
spent yesterday in town.
-Heinz's preserves and jellies,
etc, at Gerig & Cos.
Cedar Key oysters always to
be found at Edwards Brothers.
\. r. Griffin, of Anthony, was
in town yesterday.
Finest Vermont creamery
butter at Gerig & Co S.
See Troxler's beautiful dis
play of Nhitmans candies.
Bicycles repaired OF enam-
eled at Yonge & Mente's.
Full size double blankets sec,
81, 80 and IS at Gerig & Cos.
j. D. Stringfellow of Gaines
Vile is in Ocala.
-Powell'S fine candies, fine as,
sortment, just in at Whaley's.
Shoes, the largest line in the
country, at Gerig & Cos.
Edwards Brothers are head
quarters for oysters.
-kis-me gum at the Anti-Mo-
nopoly drug store.
Bicycles enamelcd at Yonge
q Nente's.
Fine lot Delaware grapes at
Whaley ).
-Armstead chill tonic at the
Autobiography drug store.
DR.. ". c. Sistrunk of Dunnel-
lon IN the city.
just received today fresh fat
Cedar Key oysters at Blacks
Bananas in large quantities
at " haley's.
MEMS pants, good 6oc, bet
ter $50 at Gerig & Cos.
Irish mackerel at Gerig &
Cos.
f. Z. Whidden, of st. Peters
burg. IS in town.
Our dry goods department IS
complete. Gerig & Co.
Catawba grapes at 25 cents per
basket al IroXier
Try that Bonanza Flake at
TroXivI's.
! Bic line of Nunnally's fine
candies at Whaley's.
j. \. Little of Jacksonville is
at the Ocala House.
Go to the HOME Restaurant
when YOU desire a quiet retreat
in which YOU may find a whole
some meal.
--Sracis Of sticks. Whoever
buys ours won't get stuck. Da-
wilson x NanEchop.
\ h7r~Gir,. p sheets OF paper
and i envelopes for 10c.. At the
Anu-Monopoly drug store.
W. u. Martin has always the
latest magazines papers and
books.
T. \. Ross Of St. Louis. rep
resenting the Hamilton Brown
Shoe Co i in the city.
J. H. Phelps. mana ger Of the
Shady Grove grocery, is III Jack
sonvllle on business.
George Young, the champion
strawberry grower OF Spring
Park was in town yesterday and
signed for the Weekly Star. He
says his strawberry plants never
locked better, and with irrigation
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-11-12

DARBY : blue ribbon candies
ba.k Or buckets at Gerig s
COS,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-11-12
Holiday Goods Go: ling.

\. E. Burnett, our +, Weller, has
just opened up his frs consigr-
menc OF holiday goods. which con-
si9tS Of ks, i'll hand )me IRON
,zed granite, delft, ID. Sden and
antique. oak cas.s. In :; few day
he Will receive 4 large nd pretty
a sortment OF china md silver
ware.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Then pater took hold of her arm, and
said so quietly that no one else heard: ga
Their Christmas wants to give you present.
my dear So Aunt Aggie rose and let him
lead her up to their guest. just as she came
to Father Christmas, however, grandpa and
grandma made two funny mistakes. Grand
pa accidentally turned the gas right out; and
grandma, feeling too warm. it must be pre-
sumed, pushed the screen suddenly in front
of the fire. 1t took patcr quite d couple of
minutes to find the matches (which were in
his pocket, after ally; and that couldn't
make grandma understand about the screen
You sec, she is getting rather old-and so
nobody saw exactly what happened. Mater
has an idea that she heard something about
dear little -Aggie!" and dear old Toni"
though she hasn't told anyone. and one and
all declare that that naughty old scamp of
Father Christmas was heard to kiss auntie.
Probably his bashfulness returned after this,
ior when the lights were lit again he had dis
appeared grandma seemed TO have been
handing his clothes round the door, some
said.
And the present which he had left for
Aunt Aggic tAow she did SMILEY was
there, you'd never guess iti--ITncle Tom.
After that, everyone must believe in Fa-
Their Christmas. Perhaps, if they are very
good, some OF my readers may get Aunt Ag-
gies and Uncle Toms for their presents; but
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in the street became so interesting that he
took prolonged look out of the window,
whilst pater sketched an elaborate diagram
upon his blotting pad.
However, pater must have cheered Tom
up good deal in the course of the day, for
they left the Office together in high spirits.
They made a mysterious and prolonged visit
to a fancydress emporium and one or two
other places. and then they stuck big cigars
in their mouths, and actually went off and
played a couple OF hundred at billiards
pater's annual dissipation, as he called it,
After this they went to the booking-ofiice
at st. Pauls station to collect half Il van
load of parcels; and finally dispersed at
Dulwich with cabful apiece. 1t was
noticeable that Tom had grown very cheer,
full since the morning, and pater arrived
home so full of jokes and merrimcnt that
even Aunt Aggie had to smile.
Then the real business OF the day began.
There were the ncces and nephews to visit,
with presents; there were the Christmas
boxes to the servants, the parcel-bringers,
and all sorts and conditions of men and
women-for pater didn't believe in waiting
till boxing day. There was the final stirring
of the Christmas pudding, solemn annual
rite, under the superintendent OF cook, at
which each member OF the household was en-
pected to be present. After this the chill
dren went to bed, and the onerous functions
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

and followed by wonderful old gentleman
in marvellous attire, who. even by the light
of the low gas jets and the Pickering fire. was
easily recognized as Father Christmas him
self.
Truly he was remarkable sight. He had
a Jolly red old face, and such twinkling,
merry eyes! He wore Il long white beard,
which almost covered his broad, crimson
waistcoat. His ample white hair was sur
mounted by crown of holly loaded with
berries, and toys peeped out from every
pocket Of his long green coat He carried in
his right hand stout staff covered with
thick ivy. He laughed all round as he sat
down, until everyone laughed again, and he
said: "A Merry Christmas and & Happy
New Year." in such a big, hearty voice that
they shouted: THE same to you, Father
Christmas" with one accord. He beckoned
the servants to place the parcels on the
table in front OF him. and, pressing some
thing in their hands which made them say:
"A Merry Christmas to you, sir!' motioned
them out
Then he hestated and began to mop his
face with big silk handkerchief, as If he
hardly knew how to begin. There could be
no doubt that, as pater and grandpa said, he
was somewhat ditiident and nervous. So
pater got up and made another little speech
such as no one else could make. Some of it
made them laugh, and some of it made them
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
New Year GREETING.


Ny wee. sweet one, with the clustering
curls,
And the eyes SO darby blue,
With the ruby lips and the two white pearls
That ever are peeping through,
/ send you Il kiss, Where'er you may be,
And greeting full of cheer,
May the angels comfort and care for thee,
And grant thee glad New Year.
My bonny youth, with noble brow,
And the full untroubled eye,
Whose only song is of pleasure now,
And joy in the by-and-by,
/ send my message across the sea,
Hope on with never a fear,
Both long and gay may thy journey be,
L wish thee a glad New Year.
My aged one, with the snowy hair,
And the feeble step and slow.
THY voice that joined in the midnight
prayer
Was strangely faint and low.
] greet thee now, but look to see
If the Boatman draweth near,
And I speak no word, since l know for
thee
God bringeth Glad New Year
-Lalia Mitchell, in Ladies World
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woke at five and filed the house with yells
of rapturous excitement when they saw the
array of toys in and around their bloated
stockings. But wise nurse had lit the gas
stove in the nursery, SO that they could play
there during the small hours without dis
turbing everyone else; and excepting that
Roy took a header off the new rocking horse,
and Dot warmed wax dolls nose a tritle
too much at the fire, no harm was done.
Pater was, as usual on such occasions, a
fourth child, and the youngsters were in
high glee all the morning.
Then grandpa and grandma came, bring
ing presents for all the older ones--it being
understood that they had been somehow in
league with Santa Claus as regards the
children. And everyone had present fo,
them, even the little ones, whose pennies
had been remarkably productive in pater' 5
hands.
The dinner was Al, the pudding in par
ticular being such Il success that cook was
called in for special compliment. and nearly
fell over Il chair bowling herself out. Every
thing was so jolly that it really did seen,
strange for Aunt Aggie to look so grave. I'M
less, suggested little Molly to Dot, she was
looking for present from "Uncle' Ton.
which hadn't come.
After dinner pater made little speech
which excited the curiosity of everyone. and
announced an event which made that Christ
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
BROWNS REVENGE.
He Plans to Get Even with His Bet
ter Half.

Hello, Brown. Been Christmas shop
ping:" asked the man with the furlinel
! overcoat OF the man with the bundles.
Eyes. I've been buying some little things
for my wife, replied the nan with the
packages.
you have? That's good / ssls, old man.
tell me what you have got her. I've got to
get some things for my wife, ard haven't
the slightest idea what to get"
Il have bought her razor. a box of cigars.
mceTschaum pipe, and few lil,le things OF
the kind
For your wife? Why, man, You must be
crazy!' ~.
Yes, they are for my wife, as told YOU
Good heavens, Brown, What is the mat
ter? Your wife must be q ney. woman of
the worst sort"
oh, no. ! am just getting even with
her"
Il don't understand"
well, you see last year she gave ne
brushes and combs for the bureau, and an
afternoon tea service. l expect something
OF the KIND from her this year with bill for
them few days after Christmas. l have
determined, however, that shall have
something that is suitable for ne. so have
bought them as Christmas presents for
her"
Il say, Brown. You are q genus, my boy,
believe | will buy my wife the same kind
OF presents that you have bought Tor yours.
believe that it would be a good idea to give
her that beautiful meerschaum pipe she has
wanted for so long and has not been able to
afford TO buy. She gave me come curtains
last Christmas. Chicago Times Herald.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
The Call.

Behold a white-robed angel at my door,
Crying amid the darkness Of the night;
"Ope thou thy heart before the dawn of
light,
And let me take thy hand and lead thee
DER
The chasm of dull gloom. Fear not. full
store
OF GODS great jewels have I for thy
sight;
Come forth, and follow where the way
is white,
And leave old sorrows on thy tearswept
floor"
1t is the New Year calling thus to me,
And my soul fears to take her willing
hand:
Yet ] must go-Time holds the magic key.
And l should tread the UNKNOWN, open
With song and hope-with courage unde-
filed;
And SO l go-with faith, as would q child.
Charles Hanson Towne, in Ladies World.
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very much except themselves: but then
they minded 4 good deal, which made up
for it.
However, when the enlargement had
lasted for a whole fortni;y ht-tully ten days
beyond the usual pciiod-their friends be
came concerned; and as it drew near Christ
mas day the patcr was quite angry.
'"Ihose two young fools might just as we'll
make il up now rs 60 moplng about all
Through Christmas time and spelling every
one cse',s fun, he grumbled. And The dear
little mater spoke OF them with 4 sorrowiul
shake OF the head. Could not the pater give
Tom a hint that Aggie was frctting! Per
laps ii he were to drop in one evening 10 sec
the children, now baby was growing 50:
But patcl thought that, as -Aggic was ma
tcr's sister, and ten years younger according
to tho unimpcachablc testimony of The
family Bible, it was rather matter ior
sisterIy advice. So neither interviewed, and
the tenth Tor was it the cleventh:} parting
for forever" had lasted three weeks oil
Christmas eve. Al this point all the family
agreed that something must be done.
"ff you don't speak to Aggic. | shall have
to speak to her myself, said patcr, firmly,
as he put Oh the Santa Claus coat with the
big pockets, TO sally forth in the morning.
'No, no, my dear 1 really cant asl; poor old
Tom to eat humhlcpic. ] don't consider
that he was to blame at all. He was prac-
tical!y bound to 60 and play for his club
that afternoon, and she could have gone to
the show just well in the evening. Women
never will understand that men ''Oh,
patcr!" eXpostulated the mater, softly, Sex
cept you, my dear, always excepting YOU.
Tut You are unique" Then mater lauehc,i
and he kissed her. "Oh, hut hope you
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

cry, and once. think, grandma and mater
wiped their eyes, and grandpa and Aunt
Aggie looked very hard into the fire. There
was something about peace on earth and
good will toward men,, and something
about remembering those WHOM !hey would
not for all the world forget, and forgetting
little grudyes and 4uurrels that DO enc
wanted to remember. There WAS something,
too, about the happiness oil ;;ll III receiving,
and the greater happiness IL giving, and Last
OF all there was something about what it all
!aeant-l think lie said kindness and re-
,aenbrancc and lovc-bH he faltcrcd so
ierc that one had TO guess ut the words.
such, lie said, We're the gifts which their
visitor brought, AID such were the gifts
which all Nou.d wish to render III return.
Ii!en grandpa received Il pipe, and pater Il
boG of cigaHs; grandma, IL wonderful ar
r2ngcnent 10 hold up Il Book 10 read, ard
liial2ma u pretty stand lhe must have heard
her say that she wanted something 10 so in
the little window!). The children hid dolls,
and engines, and books, and boxes, and bon
boEs-there seemed no end to them. Every
one had something. till at last only Aunte
-kegie was left: and she seemed 10 icel this,
for she Kept c,asping and unclasping her
hand over her handkerchief. which she had
rolled into 4 bail, and looked cutie uncom-
iortablo.
Then grandpa said, very knowingly: ga
Their Christmas, is anyone forgotten But
Father Christmas became bashful again OF
this point. and his voice sounded so funny
when he began TO reply that he couldn't go
on. And .Aggie trembled so when the chill
dren whispered audibly in her car: "Say
me- auntie." that everyone began 10 feel
uneasy for the moment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

mas celebration different from all others
lie was expecting, he said, 4 visit from an
cid friend OF his: an intimate friend whom
he lad known from his childhood. and
whom they he'd all wished TO meet; an old
and Tried friend, he might also say CT their
grandpa She had even heard Of his own
Grondpa's also. At this poin; a shout oil
Santa Claus arose from the Children
who had somehow arrived at the idea that
the kindly old saint was person witt.
whom fathers and crandfathe-s had cx-
tensirc business relations. No. pater c.
claimed, 1T wasn't exactly Santa Ciaus.
But it WAS il relative of his--;nt!eed, sonc
people said, his brother. lie meant Father
Christmas"
The mouths OF the little ones opened wide
Tich a>tousEn,ent, and all of TIE older ones
locked puzzled except grandpa, VINO is al
ways quick III tai,ing III The situation, AID
rcrcr more SO than when he knows the
secret beforehand! He was very glad, lie &c.
marked grave.y, that his old friend had
20 lar overcome his shyness as TO consent to
visit thcni III person. When they reflected
upon the benefits which lie had conferred
upon them all--for it was generally known
that he inspired even the Kindness oil Santa
Clans himsclt-ie WAS sure that they would,
ono and all. give him the healtiest OF wei
comes. Ii he might make Il suggestion. it
was that, locking 10 their distinguished
visitors undoubted modesty and bashfu!-
ness, they should turn down the lights until
he was thoroughly at home. Nobody oh
iected. end just as lie rose to carry out this
ccns;dcrate attention there was Il tre:nen-
dousdoublc knock and ring at the front door
After an interval of breathless expectation,
tho servants entered, loaded with parcels
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
His Woes.

"Bobby doesn't seem happy, even with
all those toys
80 ! have noticed. What's the matter,
Bobby"
IVY, got new ice skates an a sled, an
| dunno whether | want it t freeze or
snow. '-DctIoit Free Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

"Eph, I want to give you nice fat tur.
key for Christmas said Col. Hawker.
Oats berry kin, cunnel but I'd fer
twodollar bill els all de same TO you. Kris
Kringle allus pears to Leah 4 suhSey at my
house de night afoh Chris n!as. Detroit
Irce Press.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

n: 3: :: :: =: !: 8:
EJI sRWWw HEN the year is new,
ESSSGS sMVAI my dear,
.JSS :WAH When the year is
V,NSS .HsG&HS new,
MnASs St :.SEsSr Let us make prom
'~@lr>-C 49,. Use here,
Little l and you.
Not to fall to quar-
reling
Over every tiny thing,
But sing and smile, smile and sing,
All the glad year through.
As the year goes by. my dear,
AS the year goes by,
Let us keep our sky swept clear,
Little you and !,
Sweep up every cloudy scowl,
Every little thunder growl,
And live and laugh,
Laugh and live,
Meath q cloudless sky.
When the year is old, my dear,
When the year is old,
Let US never doubt or fear
Though the days grow cold.
Loving hearts are always warm:
Merry hearts know ne'er a storm,
Come ice and snow SO loves dear glow
Turn all our gray to gold!
Laura l.. Richards. IN Youths Companion.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25
Probably a Pleasant One.

Walkin' beneath the mistlctoc may he n
mistake on the part NV voting l.,dy, but I
can assure her it is likely to,t he Il very
pleasant oue--N Y. Truth.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

of Santa Claus had TO be performed. Then
there was pretty Aggie to kiss and present
with something glitterine done up in silver
paper; and her brothef-in-law must have
forgotten his intended admonition. Tor he
put his hand or hcg shoulder very kindly,
and whispered something about all comm.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

right. when she began to cry bit because
she was very nicelittc sister-in-iaw. really
you know. Only ,nen never will under
stand.-as mater says.
Next morning, OF course, the Children
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anyhow, il they. remember pater's speech,
he may be relied upon TO bring what I
heartily wish thcmA Merry Christmas,
and Happy New Near,-J. \. Flynn, in
St. paul's (IondonJ.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

think
I'll write to Santa Claus about
The things ] want to fill
Ny stocllings.--He won't get the note,
But / pretend he will.
7 slip it in the envelope,
And put it with the mail,
And beg mamma to send it
BY the postman, without fall;
And thank her when find it gone,
For doing what bid;
l know she never sent it off,
But l pretend she did.
l take my stockings Christmas Eve.
And by the chimney side
I hang them. while l wish that they
Were twice as long and wide:
And wonder how the chimney
Lets him down, that jolly man!
OF course l know it truly can't,
But | pretend it can!
And when on Christmas morning,
All the things l wanted so,
Are sticking from my stocking tops,
Or standing in row,
I hug ana kiss my mother,
And my father, too. because
! know it's mostly them, though |
Pretend it's Santa Claus!
Mrs. George Archibald, in Good House
keeping.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1897-12-25

Shc-Do You really think, Horace, that
the blind vii! evcr DC made to see:
He-I hope 81.
Shc--So DO T! iard t'cn she Ga7ctl At The
sprig Of mi-''cioc above her head an!
sighed IN. y Truth.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-30

made. 1t has not been long since several
rather unimportant burglaries were reported
near Milford, and highwaymen also ap-
peared in Sussex county at about the same
time. Some time ago the store Of w. F.
Collins at Cheswold was robbed, but it is
not believed that this was the work Of the
gang, as three colored woman have been
arrested for the offense and are now in Jail,
while the burglaries in the neighboring
towns still 90 on. The authorities Of the
towns, which have been visited, are unable
to form theory as to how or by whom the
hurglaries are being carried on, but the
number OF them is causing the people to
think.
AT st. AIMS Protestant Episcopal
Church, Middletown, on Saturday Miss
Elizabeth Irving Boyer was married to DR..
Horace Vaughan, Rev. H. G. Wilkie, the
rector officiating. The maid OF honor was
Miss Sparks, Of Philadelphia, and Edgar
NJ. Vaughan was best man. The ushers
were E. R. Cochran, Jr., Alexander Corbit,
Stacey Smith, OF Newark, N. j., and James
R. N1illigan, Of Baltimore.
II am only tramp now," said the
Rev. T. E. Montgomery, the deposed pastor
OF Olivet Presbyterian Church Wilmington
when asked what he proposed to do in the
future. He returned from Washington
after the Synod Of Baltimore had declined
to reverse the action OF the Newcastle Pres
bytero in accepting Mr.. Montgomery res
| ignation as pastor Of Olivet Church, Will.
mington.
"A new pump has been received at the
Middletown Water Works, and will bt
put in operation soon.
-Stationmaster w. M. Black, of Mid
dletown, has been transferred to Laurel
and, on November 1st, will be succeeded
by William Jones Of that place.
1t is rumored that the Delaware Rail.
road Company has bought the Delmarvia
phosphate factory, at Clayton, where they
will establish repair shop
George F. Brady has bought L. Nc
Dowell & Sons large stable on West Green
street, Middetown, and will convert it
into creamery.