The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-12-27

AS the Christmas exercises at the M .
E. church were on Christmas eve, the
promoters of like program at the Bap-
list church postponed theirs until Tues
day evening. large crowd was present.
The decorations on the occasion were
rather limited but there being enough
and OF gentle effect to be pleasing to the
eye. The usual part for the children,
such as speaking and singing, was given.
The same quartette that sang at the M.
e. church had charge of the vocal part OF
the program. Next came the introduce
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus. (Mr.
Dan Cole and Miss Hattie jones' who
were passing away the hours in small
Christmas house, covered with snow o.
and icicles hanging from the ewes, when
suddenly one end of the house. next to
The audience was swung out and up
showing beautiful room crowded full of
gifts, which were given TO their owners
as Mr. Jones and Prof. Whipple read the
names Boxes in the form of sleds filled
with candy were given to each OF the
little folks. All went home happy that
| Christmas had come and gone.
! New seats to the number OF twenty-one
have been placed in the M. K. church
which was much needed piece of furn-
lure AS the displaced ones had but little
seating capacity aud were uncomfor-
table as well AS rude in appearance. The
work was all furnished but the best Of
planned lumber being used made NICE
seat. Other Improvements have been
made also.
Misses Maude and Blanch Martin each
received II gold watch as n Christmas
present
The decoration in the Red Letter drug
sl..t H.
Smith has other qualities there than Of
compromising drugs.
Mrs. Nav and daughter have at last
repained strength to be able TO resume
their place in The home and social circles.
Mr.. Ed. Elton has received a position
, in Boise as type setter and is preparing
IN leave He was an editor of the Seven
Devils Standard.
Mr. Floyd Baker of Sumpter, Ore is
now u resident in our village OCCUPYING n
house near the Baptist church.
On Christmas eve the Sunday School
I scholars of the M. e. church marialed
by corpse of efficient officers. rendered
an appreciated program. No elaborate
pains had occupied the preparation but
simnly the volunteer service was offered
albeit the prevailing unity furnished
material that was worked into program
/ which lasted for nearly TWO hours, with
\ plenty of fun andpleasure for young aDc
:: old. A library digest of Chrstma'
Y thoughts preceded the distribution OF
B presents. The songs of the evening were
=. furnished by quartette OF which MRS
i Alelha Cook, Mrs. DR.. Over, Mr.. l.. w
Smith and Mr. Clifford Whipple, soprano
S alto. tenor and base, were the worthy
!. singers The children also sang one song
L 10 al
+ narticipapts. who can be rightly praised
but will only mention the name OF litt
Lola Vreeland, whose recitation wa
above par and won the smiles ant
applause of the people. Owing to the ter
rlhle condition of the roads tree coul'
hardly be had, and as a substitute seigi
was used. 1t was placed on one side o
the platform, hid by curtains unit
,,fter the exercise. then they were pushed
aside which showed old Santa with hi
conveyance teaming with presents for all
Thus ended the evening
p The flour mill owned by Smith Bro.
/ not running having been shut down TO
a few days
orr schools closed last Friday, givln
= the children an appreciated rest as Ia
as they are concerned. until New Yeal
d when the work of acquiring <nowledg
will be in the new century. May the
I begin with resolution, for the better
J. every respect. The correspondent wisht
o them all happy New Century Year
w. Lorton of Shell City, Mo is hen
y visiting his brother and also his daught'
"A Mida who is teaching the primary d
partment in the Cambridge school.
Is DR.. Over is now doing dental work
o. Cambridge having been there for fe
DAYS. When the road will permit tran
D. bortation of his outfit he probably go
Council for short time.
Mrs. Gus Gladheart Gray has be-