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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

Whether you can buy freely or must
count every penny twice, don't COM
mence at the wrong end OF your list in
planning gifts. The little children,
the old folks, and they who are
pinched by poverty, must have tangi-
BILE gifts, something that for months
to come will remind them Of your love,
sympathy and good VIII; while a
glad smile, a hearty hand-clasp. and d
Merry Christmas" with the true ring
in it. will suffice for the others-if
need be.
Unless il is really a choice between
homely essentials or no gift at ALL
don't give the children clothes. shoes.
mittens or school-books. for while
they may not be frank enough to say.
as one bright -year-old boy lid.
who showed little appreciation Of a
handsome overcoat. I'm not glad be
cause don't think it was nice to give
me this; / should have had new coat
any way, and that isn't what Christ
mas means"-they will more tnan
probably feel that way.
In deciding upon a gift for John.
brother Dick. or some other girls
brother don't stay in the old rut, but
give something that has the charm Of
novelty as well as beauty. After all,
men are only boys grown tall and
they have far more appreciation Of lit
tie home comforts Of their very own
than we are in the habit Of believing.
Il silver fork or spoon, or coffee-cup
and saucer. will come nearer the bat
and ball of long ago than embroidered
slippers or house jacket. Men, as a
rule, like practical gifts.
Don't embroider any table linen for
your mother or any other old housewife
1t has been overdone as a Christmas
gift. Don't give her anything for gem
eral use, but some pretty thing-some
little luxury-for her own personal
adornment. Make a lace or tatting
scarf or collar, and cuffs a soft fan
mel jacket with embroidered cuffs and
collar; a tortoise shell-but enough.
/ there's no end of things that would
give her a new lease of life, and that
she never will be selfish enough 10 get
for herself.
No matter how hard the year has
been financially. don't fail to decorate
your rooms and dining table. If you
have no blossoming flowers. use the
different eyergreens entirely. Nothing
else is 50 symbolic Of the day. and
with q profusion Of these and hearts
filled with Christmas JOY and good
will you can make it the most beauti-
full and blessed of all holidays, without
the expenditure Of a dime.
Despite the higher significance Of the
day, Christmas would be lacking with
out feast; but don't cloud it for
yourself or dear ones by useless hurry
and worry in preparing it. Commence
early, and don't experiment with new
dishes. or make a greater variety of
old ones than you can concoct and Yet
have time and heart to share the hap
piness of every one around you. "A
light heart is the best Of all Christ
mas cheer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
SAINT NICK IN THE FLESH.
He Comes Every Christmas Eve to Some Chill
dren: Hears Their Prayers and Leaves Them
Gifts

Saint Nick comes to every Mora Wan
child in the town of Emmaus, Pennsyl-
vania. on Christmas eve. With great
racket Peltznickel Cas they call our
Saint Nickl breaks into each kitchen
door and appears before the expec-
tant children and their elders. a
great coat envelops him from head to
foot. The lower part of his face is
concealed By bushy white beard.
The upper part is disguised in a mask.
over his shoulder hangs an enormous
wool sack. and in its sides the bundles
bulge. His left hand grips the mouth
of the bag: his right hand holds a long
switch. No words says the Peltznickel
for the moment. and no sound came
from any of those upon whom he has
burst so suddenly. For moment he
menaces the old folks with his switch
10 show that all, old as Well as young.
are beneath his sway on Christmas
eve. Relenting. he swings around to
the children on the sofa with a Moloch
air that turns the innocents cold. Up
goes the switch. They tell him they
have been dutiful to church and Sun
day-school and recite their prayers
A little time elapses after a prayer has
been spoken. The Petznickel, who
has been as quietly reverent as the
rest, gives the signal for tumult by
scattering on the floor, with a gen
erous hand. homemade candies. In
flash the children are on their knees
gathering the delicious largesse. while
the Peltznickel laying on the switch
anew. teaches them life's insistent
;e -.
won without pain.-Ladies' Home
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
REAL SPIRIT or CHRISTMAS GIVING.
We Are Too Prone 10 Measure Our Christmas
Gifts by the Yardstick Of Intrinsic Value.

"Our hearts are usually very much
larger at Christmas than our purses"
writes Edward Box of The Christmas
that Remains" in the December
Ladies' Home Journal The desire is
u remember everybody that We
know. But our means do not general
~ allow us to do it. So We often pass
entirely by at Christmas people to
whom q simple Merry Christmas,
and nothing more, would mean a
world Of cheer and light-heartedness.
Because We cannot give what we
would like TO we think that we should
not give at all. The truth is. whether
we choose to acknowledge il in 50
many words or not, that we have
grown SO commercially and so artifi-
cially minded in this country that
thousands Of US are prone to mea sure
our Christmas presents by the yard
stick Of intrinsic value. or by what
the recipients will think Of them. We
seem to have entirely lost sight of the
fact that We can always give some
thing. And if we gave that some
thing we would really come closer to
the real spirit of Christmas giving.
y few cheerful words filled with that
expression of strong good will. that
is like sweet perfume. have a mean
ing that only a few realize. There is
nothing SO pleasant in this world as
the feeling that one is remembered
and this few written words will
OFTEN convey more strongly than a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

( The one touched must run away as
quickly as possible, and is pursued by the
handkerchief bearer. who has been on the
lockout to see who would be touched by
the handkerchief.
If the pursuer catches the runaway
they change places, but if the fugitive
can reach his or her place in the circle
untouched the handkerchief bearer must
pay a forfeit.
The players are obliged to pay the
greatest attention to the game. for they
must be prepared to run away at any mo-
ment as they cannot tell to whom the
handkerchief has been given The Sur
prise" is good name for this game.
out at each end Of the room or play
ground; one for the fox's den. the other
for the chickens yard: The fox hides
comes the hen and her chickens, all in
row. holding on to one another.
Pray, Mr.. Fox. says the hen. ''can
you tell me what O'Clock it is?"
The fox begins to count: One. two.
three etc; the hen and her chickens
are quite safe until he says, Twelve
o'clock at night then he rushes out to
seize them and they all disperse to run
as fast as they can TO their yard.
Sometimes the fox says. Twelve
o'clock noon, and they know they are
, safe, for he cannot venture out in the
daytime. Sometimes he counts very
slowly. and then suddenly calls out n.
Twelve o'clock a night, darting at the
same time out Of his den.
As soon as a chicken is caught ii has to
take the foXs place, while the fox be-
comes one of the chickens
Beating the Drum.-All the players
stand or sit in a row each pretending 70
play some chosen instrument. such as the
trombone. violin, or trumpet. The lead
er, either al the head or in front of the
row. officiates with the big drum Occa-
sionally. for variety. they all jump Up
and walk round in a ring.
During the whole game they sing in
lively strains:
Sandy he belongs to tho fnii.
And the mill belongs to Sandy still.
Suddenly the drummer ceases to bear
his drum and beings instead to imita te the
instrument Of soTne member of his band.
who must Immediately cease playing his
own instrument and starts beating the
drum.
As soon as he sees fit. the leader again
begins beating the drum. whereupon the
player. whose functions he has been
usurping. goes back to his own instru-
ment. All must keep their eyes fixed on
the leader, for a forfeit must be paid by
each player who fails to beat the drum
or take up his own instrument at tho
right moment.
The song must be kept up without in
PERMISSION. and no laughing is allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
The Christmas Candles.

A hundred Christmas candles. once,
Were talking .mong themselves.
And wondering if they'd ever leave
The toy-shop's dusty shelves,
When in a lovely maiden walked
And bought them, every one.
'IIa, ha.' they cried in houndless glee,-
"At last orr LIES begun,
When taken from their box they found
tAS far as they could See),
That they Were bought to stand in rows
Upon q Christmas Tree.
\ shining pl!l that hung below
Kept them upright ana straight
con. no. they cried while gazing
''But this is simply great
Soon several ladies came around
With loads Of dolls and toys
Ana every Dough was laden down
With gifts for girls ana boys.
Then tinscl chains, with flowers and
Were added to the show.
ooh my the little candles gasped:
Don't W. lock gorgeous, though
When darkness came n man came in,
And with Il lighted stick
Reached high up, all around the tree,
Aud touched each candies wick.
The tiusel took the many rays
And made them dOubly bright.
'liurrah'' the candles cried again.
I'VE re in for sport tonight
Thcn. through The folding parlor doors,
The children romping came
And each received a pretty gift
When called upon by name.
But soon the wax was melting down
And candles growing small.
"0h, dear" they moaned, its dreadful
warm
This is nit fun at all
But mid that ring IF childish glee
Each candle felt possessed
To do his part; 50 each one tried
To OutlaSt all the rest.
And when they'd ali burned out but one
He thought: "Oh. well: no doubt
We gladdened some young hearts," and
then
lie flckered-and went out.
-ROston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
Christmas festivities.

What new thing can be devised in
the way Of holiday entertainment is
a question which the approach Of
Yulctide never fails to raise. An in
genious woman last year invented a
novel way for amusing her family and
guests.
Twenty friends, young and old, We're
invited to her house, and were asked
to bring contributions to Christmas
tree. the draft TO be made upon the
brains rather than the pockets Of the
guests. The following articles were
sent:
The master of the house. who had
made some unsuccessful experiments
in poultry raising, received a box
marked The Lay Of the Last Min
strel" The box contained an egg.
carefully wrapped in cotton. \ former
pupil of the "Schoolmistress smiled
over package on which was written,
"Reminiscences Of the Old Masters, "
which proved to be a bundle OF
switches. The "Schoolmistress" her
self, who is something of an art critic,
was presented with "A Bit of Color
in the form Of a black china doll two
inches in length The Dominic \
W 10 Is Il lpN tI VI etiliS SUI, W GS
handed small jeWelry box, marked
"Tennysons Poems. Diamond Edi-
ton. Illustrated, Tithonus.' 1t con-
tained-a grasshopper.
The young lady who dotes on
Emerson received "Emerson's. Poems.
Terminus beautiful tail of a
gray squirrel. only that, and nothing
more
one guest opened box marked
Tales from a wayside-in." cat tails.
of course The Dominic" was held
responsible for these rhymes. ac-
companying a box Of bittersweet Der
rics:
My first is found in a kit of tools,
My second is not the speech of fools.
My whole is known both East and West
We call it one Of Hollands best.
A parcel inscribed "A good thing to
have on hand contained one glove:
it's mate arrived later, marked oh
for the touch of n vanished hand,'
The lady of the house received a
finger bowl, covered with many
wrappings, and the inscription, in
modified spelling. by which the youth
in the cave was confronted in the old
story, BE bowled, be bowled, be not
two boWled,"
fruit found on this much enjoyed
tree. CRAFTS from which are very easily
grown in every household.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
Gifts Shou d Sc Appropriate.

The year just closing has been 50
prosperous that the spirit of philan-
thropy will find very large expression
in the giving of Christmas cheer at
home and abroad. writes Cyrus p.
Jones in December Success" The
trans Atlantic mails are already bur-
dened with the money-letters sent
from America to the old folks at
home" and there is every reason to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

gift. Yet we invariably put the gift
first Our remembrance must take
some form. We think, other than 4
mere verbal or written expression.
And that is,the artificial within us;
not the natural. We seem to refuse
to believe that it is the simplest things
we do that have the greatest influ-
ence. 1t is the simplest Christmas
that remains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
Halt a Dozen Christmas Don is.

Such bewildering quantity of adj
vice and cut-and-dried directions for
making and buying Christmas gifts
are going the rounds of the press.
that few suggestions of what not to
do may be as helpful as refreshing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

quiet observation of the friend, men
tai casting up Of the friends char
acteristics. a little care in the selec-
ton of the gift. and the doing Of it up
in tissue paper and ribbon with a bit
of holly under the ribbon-this will re-
suit in present that will please, if
for no other reason. then by the Low
ing thought shown by the sender. In
fact, it seems as if Christmas ought
TO be more a season of loving inter
change Of good will and hearty good
wishes for the future. than time Of
scurrying round in haste and bad tenn
per. trying to find some particularly
appropriate token bought with a price
and often a price one cannot really
afford. 1t would be a season Of great
er joy to many people if a letter Of
good cheer, and leaving no heavy
sense of obligation. could be re-
ceived occasionally, the gift following
at some other special day. dear in the
history Of the two lives, as a birthday
or some anniversary. thus tightening
the sense Of give and take just at this
time.
Having preached the sermonette-
which perhaps is not approved-or
which may be approved by people not
independent enough to act on it,
these little paragraphs are added as a
possible hint TO the belated gift
giver.
4 pretty handkerchief case is Of
cream satin: it is made Of a square,
the points meeting and tied with yell
low ribbons. On il is the owners
crest and the quotation, There's
magic in the web of it,
A cute couplet to send a dear girl
friend with a pair Of gloves is this:
If you from glove should take the let
ter &c"
Then glove is love-and that l send to
thee.
Women of fashion nowadays nearly
ALWAYS choose one flower which they
| faithfully adhere to in scent, soap,
sachet and face powders, dentifrice.
hair lotion, smelling salts, etc. 1t may
be we'll to remember this at this gift
time.
"Of course" wrote girl one Christ
mas in acknowledging a Christmas
gift. which was placed in a box of a
| delicate shade of violet and tied with
violet ribbon. all agreeing with the
color of the gift within. of course you
knew I would be delighted with the
gift. but / really think that the dainty
way in which it was put up pleased me
more than anything else.
A doctor says that the most salts
factory present he ever received was
a handy box. 1t contained everything
that a man wants to use occasionally
and never knows where to find.
There is in it strong Irvine, scissors.
hammer, nails, express tags. paper
la bells. little brass fasteners to hold
sheets of paper together. and num-
he of ntb ar nj in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
Selection OF Gifts.

Oh. the things which people give US
Which they didn't want to give
And we didn't want to have them
Make this life too sad to live.
Chicago Recor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS.

Don't oVcrdO Christmas That is
the great fault that observing the day
leads us into. Don't give away what
it is you duty to keep for yourself or
for your family. Don't buy presents
with money that ought to be used in
paying bills. Don't make a person a
present because you know they are go
ing to give you one That takes the
heart and the generous impulse all out
of the gift. Accept your gifts in the
spirit that they are. or should have
been given. and no let no vain re-
grets mar your pleasure on that day.
Christmas is the great festive day of
the year. On it, our duty is to enjoy
ourselves and make others enjoy
themselves Whoever fails in the
former is to be p:tied, whoever fails
in the latter is TO be condemned.
Christmas joy and Christian charity
are very closely akin.
Christmas will not have half done
its work if resentment for wrongs,
real or fancied, be not driven from our
breasts. 1t is great season for
making up
Pliny's Publilius hit upon tribula =
ton peculiar to Christmas shoppers in
his maxim. 1T is a very hard under
taking to seek to please everybody.
And his remark. 1T is better TO have
little than nothing" applies with
force to those whose stockings hung
in the chimney corner are not found 10
be plethoric.
Let us never forget that the best
gift within our power to convey IS
Justice. Many a good giver fails to
pay his full score, because Of pref
udices, narrowness or personal antip-
athy We are so apt to be one-sided
in our views and judgments that
often we neglect to render simple
Justice to our fellows.
What a glorious Christmas this
would be if simple, honest love and
benevolence toward all mankind
with all it's crotchets and weaknesses
should flow freely from our hearts.
The transformation in the world re-
sllting from a universal sentiment
OF this description would be 50
wonderful that the Christmas angels
would hasten to heaven to tell the
glad story as once they fastened to
earth to communicate heavens joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

A great hue and cry is yearly made
by Christmas shoppers about the Sc
lection of suitable gifts for various
friends This seems a bit useless. A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

Christmas will not have half done
it's work if resentment for wrongs,
real or fancied, be not driven from our
breasts. 1t is great season Tor
making up
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21
Toys, Books and
Games

For the little folks. Owing to the
extensive line Of Holiday Goods that
are displayed We are obliged TO have
the Toys, Games and Books upstairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

Women of fashion nowadays nearly
always choose one flower which they
faithfully adhere to in scent, soap
sachet and face powders, dentifrice
hair lotion, smelling salts, etc. 1t may
be we'll to remember this at this gift
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

A cute couplet to send dear girl
friend with pair Of gloves is this:
If you from glove should take the let
ter C.
Then glove is love-and that | send to
thee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

Having preached the sermonette-
which perhaps is not approved-or
which may be approved by people not
Independent enough to act on it,
these little paragraphs are added as a
possible hint to the belated gift
giyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-21

\ pretty handkerchief case is Of
cream satin: it is made Of a square.
the points meeting and tied with vel
low ribbons. On it is the owners
crest and the quotation, There's
magic in the web of it
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For two years Ira W. Kelley Of
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account of kidney trouble. He con-
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Men may differ on politics, religion
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entering the saloon fOun a woman OF leWd
chara cter in the wine room of the saloon
and another women, an inmate OF the house
of i'll repute near Washburn in another room
in the back part of the said saloon, crying as
if some one had beaten her; and her cries
could be heard for blocks. This woman was
also very much under the influence of in
toxicating liquors. in fact SO much so that
she was hardly able to walk. With the
women were four men who were also under
the influence of Intoxicating liquors.
Dated this 3lst day of May, 1900.
CHAs. BRUNNER.
County of BAYFIELD,, n &C
Town of Washburn,
Chas Bruner being first duly sworn says
that the foregoing complaint subscribed.b by
him is true. CHAs. BRuNER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31st
dav of Nav. 1900 G. o. SOwDER.
Justice of the Peace.
1t was moved, seconded and carried that
the clerk be instructed to issue summons
and have same served upon John Donahue,
t have him appear before theaboard onathe
eighth day of June, 1900, at O'Clock p. M. to
answer the above complaint.
TIT application of Gus Moberg for appoint
ment as chief of the fire department. was pre-
sented.
1t was moved by Hoyind and seconded by
Bryan. than Nrls Hoe be appointed Chief of
Fire Department Motion carried.
Upon motion the chairman was authorized
to re present the town of Washburn at the
annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Bay Land & Improvement.CO.s at Hudson,
Wis. June 9Th, 1900.
The following bills were audited and al
lowed.
GENERAL FUND.
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A fatal policy is to neglect back
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SOCIETIES.
S. Ell. AND E. f. OF A.

Running sores ulcers, bolls,
pimples, etc, quickly cured by Ban
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the world. No other Just as GOOD. !"
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To the n. III. A. NJ Getting, Chariestown.

10 tne N: m. a. ~ estlng, CEariestoWn.
Teachers and others desiring to
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lect party from Wisconsin, travel
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departure, rates, etc, from J. NJ.
Turner, special excursion agent,
Wisconsin Central R. r. Burling-
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Cycling has its ups and downs.
After the downs. use Banner Salve
if your cut or bruised, 1t heals the
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& Co.