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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
WISCONSIN PEOPLE.

The university law school now has
two lady law students, Miss Carina
Banning of Indiana, a member of the
junior class, and Mrs. c. N. Peterson
of Madison, who belongs to the senior
class. Miss Banning is a niece of the
late Prof. S. H Carpenter. Before her
marriage to c. N. Peterson, who grad
uated from the law school last year,
Mrs. Peterson was Miss Harriet
JackoWski.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
PERSONALITIES.

The widow of Supreme Justice
Stephen j. Field has presented to the
United States circuit court Of appeals
in San Francisco finely executed oil
portrait of the jurist.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
BRASKA POL
Scrambling and Schen
Two Senators.

Scrambling and Schsn
Two Senators
Lincoln, Neb,. Nov. ~ 8 4,
forces have combined n -
of securing the re-elecr :,
Allen or possibly the eF.
to the senate. h.
D. E. Thompson, a Te- 8.
lican of Lincoln, and ~
didate before the repual q,
the senate, says the 8tIs,f
sionists on joint ballot gh
him if he could comman- m
from republican sources he
the difference, he in The
republican votes at his It's,
man to be indicated D! mi
Thompson says he rel'. be
to this, but the plan d
serious. ashe
nTonv believe this is b =
national organization y
to the senate. -, Of
AS there is a WorAiD' inc
only eight among the Ielior
there are some ditfersn.i Jan
among the prominent .%,alt
didates, the fusionlsl Ito
to be making much ne'1 fs
Aliens friends say % fhs
returned to the Senas ,yar
present republican na.'
will get out of the va % n los
Everything points ~ - th'
exciting sessions IL -
Nebraska Legislature
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03

of American brains and
energy, says The Little
Chronicle of Chicago. The
road which is to connect
the two cities is but 300
miles long, but the diff
culties in the way require
unusual perseverance and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
HEIRS GET FOUR MILLIONS.

Tremendous WindfaII for Oconomo-
woo People.
Oconomowoc, Wis, Nov. 28.-Louis
Kailer and Mrs. Fred Will of this city
are heirs in England to $4,O00,0o0 left
by their fathers two uncles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
WHY NOT ANNEX?

One Way in Which Mexican Abuses
Can Be Stopped.
Ncgales, Ariz., Nov. 28.-For several
days there has been almost a tie-up on
the Sonora division of the Southern
Pacific. Friday all engineers running
from the south refused to pull a throt-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03

James P. Mcdonald, who is building
the railway between Quito and Guaya-
quill in Ecuador, is a splendid example
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
VAN WICK "
GOV. Roosevelt VIII ~" ".
or of New "a

Albany, N. Y, NOV T., !
welt last night gave , ou'
the application for r Tsr
of Mayor Robert a. Lime;
York city. He dec ,nd.
mayor on the grounds nte..
was undoubtedly a .s s,v'.
American Ice com lp,'iifal
no proof that he o wIlit
law forbidding a p'l no+5
s St in the cor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-12-03
Naturally N

Naturally '''' =
ct makes me most md n
Z o mahet the turkey s,r - !,
THAT after they IN nap NE =
They should use
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
NORTH CHESTER,

Miss Jane Miller of Springfield was the
ouest OF her friend, Mrs. Frank l., Holden,
,st week.
Rev H. Wilson and family are house.
keeping in G G. Aliens house, lately vacat-
ed by Henry Bond.
MS Frances NJ Sherwin, aged ~ years,
died d. amber ii from heart disease, which
had been troubling her for several months.
The funeral services we're held at her home
in this vii age Thursday and her remains
we're taken to Claremont, her native town,
and inferred in the family lot with her par
ents She had been resident of this village
nearly SO years. She was a member and con-
slant attendant OF the Universalist church,
where she will be sadly missed,
The cheese factory closed for the season
Tuesday, December IL.
James j. Richardson was recent visitor
with friends in Hartland,
Charlie Haxen was in Brattleboro the | after
part of last week for few days.
The children of the Universalst Sunday
school are to have an entertainment and
Christmas tree in the church vestry Tuesday
evening, December %.
Charles Gala has moved from the Howe
building bscx to his farm in Springfield.
AL Plympton has moved from James Par
ker's farm into tenement in Fred Damon's
house,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
The Twentieth Century.

The New York World will issue an elabo-
rate Twentieth Century souvenir number on
December 80. 1t is designed to illustrate the
great pro gross in newspaper making and will
present the greatest list of special contripu.
tors ever appearing in any issue of any news
paper. The Wolli takes speci pleasure In
ann, ancing that i cluded in this list are
signed articles eXclusiv ly for this number
from Grover Cleveland, Emile z Ia, Camille
Flammarion, Joseph J-fferson, N Couuelip.
Sarah Bernhard, Richard Mansfield, Car.
linal Ramp la, secretary of state to the
Pope; Cardinal Satolti, ex-pspsl delegate to
the United State' I; fifteen other cardinals,
Prof. Briggs, Bib p Andrews, Carolus Dur,
an, Lady Jeune, Q Ieen Wilhelmina, Secre-
tarv OF the Navy Long, Gen. Niles, Gen
Corbir, Admiral He. DO IN. Sir Robert Ball,
Edward Everett Hall, Andrew Lang, Justin
NcCsrth Sir Norman Lockyer, Maurice
Naeterlinck, Georg. Bernard Shaw, DIR
Sehweninger. DR.. Laoponi, body physician
10 the Pope, and many Others equally prom
hent. The number will be illustrated in
sslors and haif-tones. Although large san
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
ATHENS,
Andrews Drug Store.

At the semi. annual business meeting of
the Christian E ldeavor 50 ciety the fol owing
officers we're reelected for the coming six
months: President, Mrs H. Hastings
vlce-president, Ned W Wyman; correspond
ing secretary, Mes M Powers; recording
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. P. Il. Clark.
Mrs. A r Wilcox, who has been spending
some time in Waitsfetd with her parents,
returned home la st week Tuesday.
F. L. Smith and wife returned to their
home in Fletcher the last of last week.
Mrs. Matte Frost and Charles Ball and
wife of Saxtons River called on friends here
last Wednesday,
James Watson had the misfortune to get
I'll on the ice last week, receiving injuries
That I'VE confined him to his room.
Miss Sylvia Powers c'osed her school at
Lawrence Mills last Friday and is home for
a few weeks
Rev. j E lward Farrow of Bellows Falls
Will lecture at the Methodist church MOI
day evening, Dec mber a. at 80; subjec i,
" A Tour through Eag!aud, scotland and
Franc The lecture will be lustrated
with 100 fine stereopticon views. 1t Is hoped
that the people will avail themselves of this
opportunity to hear first-c ass lecture.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20

supposed to be grown up beyond the de-
sire for the Christmas tree, with its rich
trult of surprises. One Of the jolliest
Christmas celebrations possible, however,
Is to have Christmas tree for the grown
up folk.
In no country perhaps does Christmas
wear SO strange garb as in the half In
dlan and half Spanish cities of the South
American republic. OF these not one
presents so singular and so interesting an
aspect as Lima, the capital of Peru. Its
MOORISH architecture, its magnificent reli-
glous festivals, its many colored popula-
tlon, It's picturesque costumes and it's
strange mixture of the customs of old
SPAN with those of the ancient empire
of the lncas combine to form picture of
rare attractions.
On Christmas eve-noche buena, the
good night, as the natives call 1.-THE
whole city is alive with preparations for
the approaching festivity. The alemadas,
OF pubic walks outside the walls, are on
Christmas eve crowded with pleasure
seekers, and the great square is filled by
a motley throng, whose faces present ev-
cry shade of human color, from the aris-
tocratic white and slender figure of the
pure Spanish creole through so crosses
and gradations to the jetty black and ro-
Dust frame of the equally pure negro.
Numerous ice stalls, surrounded with
chairs and benches, are scattered over
the square and drive a busy trade. for
to the Limena ice is a necessary of LIE,
and never is it more welcome than dur
ing the sultry Christmas time. As the
night deepens the crowd increases, and
presently is heard above the hum of
voices the wild chanting of the Peruvian
waits, bands of negroes dressed in flow
ing robes of red. with their black faces
sometimes disguised by ugly and still
blacker masks and carrying in their
hands calabashes filled with pebbles. To
the monotonous music of the guitar and
Gathering castanets they sing cultural
songs and dance uncouth measures. Iat-
ting the pebbles to mark time. After the
negroes come groups of Indian women,
loosely dressed, their long, black hair. nm
bound, falling to their ankles. carrying
long, slender wands futtering with rib
bons. In low, soft tones they sing sweet
melodies and move in circles, performing
the most graceful dances. waving their
light wands in time to the music of a
mute and harp.-Kansas City Times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
Table Decoration,

For dinner table decorations as far
as coloring is concerned it is best to
keep to the warmer tints. Avoid the
use Of white by itself and keep to
shades of crimson, old gold or even
bronze tones, the latter especially
where there is a large display Of old
silver. The vases may be filled with
well berried holly points and mistletoe,
with Christmas roses as sort Of IN
dergrowth to the various stands. Frost
ed branches and sprays are always
fashionable at this season and have a
very charming effect Their beauty
may be much enhanced by judicious
use of bright ribbon bows. Lamps and
candles must all have their shades to
match the principal coloring used in
the decoration. Tall tubes look very
well on large table. especially where
space is considerations. e., where
the table is otherwise well laden with
dessert or with silver bowls of bon
bonS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
Q <szEAhAA 1xzHMam.. <asaxuu,> <xmsx.
A 1rnE
! YyILIE1 ode LOG.
n "A RELIC OF THE FIRE
Y WORSHIPERS.

"a 1BOUT the only Christmas prac-
IN tee which these fasteners seem
- to have in common with the
IS5&sS8l peasants of western Europe and
England is the cutting and burn
ing Of theYule log, says the Chicago Trib-
une' They carry the thing much fur
ther however, even today, than the Sax
ohs' the famous lovers of good Christmas
cheef' ever did. In the Black mountain
tneie Is great log for Christmas" and
there are smaller logs for each member Of
the family.
worshipers. The wood must be cut be-
fore sunrise Christmas morning. The
head Of the house, followed by his fam
ly, goes to some standing stump and
cuts II down. He then takes off his cap
TO The log, turns toward the east, crosses
hiniSelf and offers up prayer, Give to
me and to Christmas abundantly, 0 God"
II a log falls the wrong way, another
must be cut, unless the family wishes to
De unucky for year. Smaller logs are
then cut for the members Of the family.
Inc wood is drawn to the house and lean
ed against the wall, with the cut ends up
permost, If one by mistake is reversed,
the whole thing must be done over again
or else misfortune will come.
When the fire is lighted, there is great
JOY in the household, but no one on any
account must speak of witches after the
great log is put on the fireplace, for they
are supposed to be flying around Oh
Christmas night as plentiful as sparks"
There is legend, and in fact belief,
IN the Black mountain, of which research
SHOWS no trace elsewhere. Every fire
place has hanging in it, directly over the
blaze a great kettle chain. When a fire
is started, it takes but a few moments
for this chain to become highly heated.
On Christmas night, however, no matter
how briskly burn the great logs, the iron
chain remains cool and pleasant to the
touch. There is no Montenegro peasant
but will tell you that this is a fact, and
he knows it to be so, for he has made a
test Of it on many succeeding Christmas
nights. The GOODNESS of the chain is ac-
counted for by the statement that SIM
liar chain hung over the fire built on the
floor of the stable in Bethlehem, and that
at the birth of Christ the Virgin Mother
grasped it for support. 1t became cool
at her touch lest it burn the sanity hand,
and from that day to this there Is no fire
hot enough to heat the fireplace chain on
Christmas.
The fire is lighted by means of kindling,
bits of which are placed under the log by
each member of the family.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
LUDLOW,

n. G. Farrar of Rutland was in town Mon
day.
Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Morgan went to Bos-
&on Monday expecting to return Friday.
Mrs. Norman Paige of Rutland was at Mrs.
Mary Mason's over Sunday.
Mrs W. N. Bryant went to Springfield
Monday.
Allen Brown and son Jay were called to
Plymouth Monday by the illness Of Mrs.
Brown.
Miss Edna Gould of Charlestown is work.
ing at the Riverside.
MIR. and Mrs L 1. Walker of Plymouth
were in town Sunday, guests of Mrs. L. B.
Moore
Rev. p. j. Houlihan of Poultne7, and Rev
DR.. Cahi l of Rutland were recently guests
of Rev. M. j. Carmody.
Mrs Mira Sears is to spend the winter with
her granddaughter, Mrs. F. II. Holt, of AL.
lentown, Pa.
Mrs George spafford is quite seriously ill
at her home on lower Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estey of Bellows Falls
were in town Friday, remaining over Sum-
day.
Several from here attended the district
meeting OF the . e. s. at Springfield Tues
day afternoon. The reception given Mrs. W.
W. Stickney by the Springfe chapter was
largely attended and very epj ,yable.
Mrs Mary A, Wood went to Springfield,
Mass, Monday to care for nephew who Is
quite ill.
Mrs. Judith Watkins, aged SO wears, died
at the home of Mrs. Mary Mason Friday aft.
ernoon Funeral services were held at the
house Mondav at 2 o'cl ok, Rev. J b Rear
don of the Universalist church officiating
The remains we're placed in the tomb; the
burial will be at Fechvllle beside the hus.
band of the deceased.
The Universaist bszaar, was success and
all seem well pleased a d paid f " their hard
work. The gross receipts were $l85.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
| From Nearby Towns.
ALSTEAD,

8. Prouty went to Boston Tuesday, re-
farming the following day.
Budd Fowler is home from Newport for tn
ohristmss vacation.
Alden Thurston, a former resident of this
town, died lat eeh at the home nj his sor n
Everett, Mass, at the advanced age OF 81
years. The remains we're brought here and
inferred in the Cemetery at Alstead Center :.
Mrs r. A Wright has been quite i'll and
Hnder the doctors care. Charles Linsley is
also on the sick list.
Hal Fowler is in Boston through the holi-
days.
Miss Lena Cooke left Friday for Keene,
where she is empl wed through the busy sea
son in G imo,e's store.
The f,llowing are the officers elected by
Warren Pond grange for the ensuing year
Master, F B. Trow; overseer, L. P. Forri-
stall; lecturer, Mrs Nellie Foster; steward,
Charles Graves; assistant steward, Allie M
Bragg; chapl ain, A. Linsley: treasurer,
Alba NJ, Bragg; secretary, Mrs Flora Smith !;
Eatekeeper, Frank Preshy; Pomona, Mrs
Mary Linsley; Flora, Annie Currier; Ceres,
Mrs. Belle Trow; lady assistant steward,
Alma Foster; choriSter, j. f. Dickey; organ
list, Mrs. Annie Washburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Boswell spent Sunday
with his brother at North Charlestowp.
The remains Of Mrs. Bullard OF West Swan
aey were brought here last Saturday and
buried in the will .ge cemetery. Mrs. Billiard
lived in our village for several years and will
be remembered as Mrs. Wright. Her age was
20 years.
A we'll fiji ed house greeted Miss Johnsing's
Lady MINISTRIES gwen at the town hail last
week Wednesday, under the auspices of
Oasis Rebekah lodge. The program was
bright and estertsining throughout and held
the attic ntion of the large audience to the last
The lccI hits and conundrums were witty
and to the point, in fact each part showed the
hard work and Car, ful drilling which the
young ladies had nut into the entertainment.
The costumes we're particularly pretty adding
much to the general effect. Ia Eli Greene's
cake walk in which six ''col )red bellies and
ducky dudes" took part, Miss Lena Cook as
Dinah and Miss Burge as Rastus we're award
ed the cake by judges chosen from the audi
ence. A very pretty tambourine drill bv
eight young ladies gowned in white closed
the program, after which dancing followed
and supper was served in the lower hall.
The entertainment Melted the Rsbekshs a
little over $7l
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
The Christmas Table.

There is no place where bad taste be-
trays itself so quickly as in the arrange
ment Of a table. 1t is usually evident,
when it exists, in the ornaments. Iii as
sorted nosegays and bouquets of artiti-
cial flowers are clearly out of place. But
family plate. whether carved, chased or
plain. is always proper on a table on
any occasion. In dessert service, rich,
handsomely designed cut glass is appro-
pirate. Foliage and moss, in which fruit
Is sometimes imbedded. have a pleasing
appearance to the diners. White damask
OF rich design and fine quality is abso-
lutely necessary at a pretentious dinner
Marty
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
The KOIenda In Russia.

In Russia, the Christmas eve celebra-
ton is long and curious. beginning in the
early afternoon with groups. of peasants
singing carols in front Of noblemen's
houses, where they eagerly gather the
coins thrown at them from the windows.
This is called the Kolenda, and always
precedes the masquerade, when the peas
ants of all ages dress themselves to rep
resent different animals, in memory of
the Saviour having been born in a stable.
When the evening star rises, the colatzla
or supper is served. and among those
who can afford it there are Christmas
trees resplendent, as in Germany, with
lights, ornaments, goodies and presents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
The Mexican Passion Play,

Long before the holy night the Mexican
prepares for his Christmas season. First
come the rehearsals for the "Pastores,"
sometimes called THE Mexican Passion
Play" The "Pastores' follow, night
after night, passing into the climax of
the solemn midnight mass Of the cathe-
dral The "Posadas" next claims the
attention of the people-a home observ-
ance akin to the Christmas tree of the
German people. And then comes the
week Of worldly enjoyment-the revelry
m the saloons, the uneven contests over
TIL gaming tables, and the brutal sports
tag and night in the bloody little arenas
where valiant gamecocks are pitted
against one another with gaffs and
Nashes
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
A CARD.

Come to my store and get 25c or Soc bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar, and l
pay you back your money if it does not cure
your cold or cough.
Andrews Drug Store, Bellows Falls, VT.
Pierce's Pharmacy,
Howard Drug Co., "
II. H. Davis, North Walpols.
G, g Davis, Walpole.
G. F. Simonds, Saxtons River.
s. P. Gushing, Cambridgeport.
Jeremish lark, Andover.
j. B. Divoli, Rockingham.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
Roast Turkey, Turkish Style.

Clean and truss the turkey. Wash
and parboil one cup of rice in boiling
sailed water. When about half cook
ed. drain and mix with 1t one dozen
French chestnuts peeled and cut into
small pieces, one-fourth of a pound Of
well washed currants and two ounces
of almonds blanched and chopped.
Season with fourth of a teaspoonful
each of salt. pepper and ground CHINA
mon. Melt hah a cup of butter over
the fire and stir the mixture in it until
well mixed with the butter. Stuff the
turkey with this. sew up the openings
and bake on rack. basting every ten
minutes with butter or drippings melt
ed in little hot water. Turn the fowl
often and dredge with -four after each
basting. Serve with a rich, clear
gravy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
Ought to Know.


Lady-Where is the agent for these
flats?
Man at Door-I can rent the fats,
mum.
Are the rents reasonableP
Eyes, num-"
"What sort of janitor have your
"a very good one, num-"
"Is he polite and attentivew
eyes, num-
"Honestw
Eyes, num-"
doesn't he ever steal from the
market baskets of the tenantsW
"Never, num-"
"He's a good Christian man, is hep
eyes, mum. A potter, more at
tentive, honester or more Christian
man never lived. num-"
I'm delighted to hear that. Where
is he nowY'
'Pm him, mum. "-Weekly Bouquet.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20
Christmas Decorations.

Poets mention rosemary, bay, holly,
laurel and mistletoe as the principal aids
to Christmas decorations. Where there
is great deal of family plate and plenty
Of opportunity for the display Of the
same the high decoration can be entirely
dispensed with. In its place arrange
some daintily made garlands of moss in a
well designed pattern on the cloth, tie it
wherever it is necessary with a crimson
bow of fairly wide ribbon and place vari-
GUS pieces of plate in the loops of the de-
sign. Anything fanciful in the way of
dainty glass, Venetian or Bohemian, is
Welcome on such occasions, provided that
its colors do not clash with the prevailing
shade, and those who are fortunate
enough to possess old china will no doubt
be able to produce some fine specimens
Of dishes suitable for dessert.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-20

If troubled with rheumatism give Cham
fSerlain's Pain Balm trial. 1t will not cos
you cent if it does no good. One applica-
ton will relieve the pain. 1t also cures
sprains and bruises in one.third the time
required by any other treatment. Cuts,
burns, frostbites, quinsy, pains in the side
and chest; granular and other swellings are
cured by applying it. Every bottle war;
ranted. Price 30 cents. Andrews Drug
Stnra