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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
MY Christmas Gift

My Christmas gift-or properly,
The gift would were given to me
Reveals such greed within my soul,
AS proves me mad beyond control
A victim of fond fantasy.
For would ask monopoly
OF fairest sight the eye may see;
Earth's greatest treasure would enroll
My Christmas Gift.
I claim not in the least degree
To merit what l ask of thee.
Know thou art distant as the pole;
That but play the motley role:
Yet tell me, Doris, will you be
My Christmas Gift?
Truman Roberts Andrews, In Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
CHRISTMAS CHEER IN RHYME.
Christmas Chimes.


Hark! The Christmas chimes ring clear
Through the frosty midnight air.
Chant they news of wondrous cheer
OF the birth of Gods great heir.
Killing. klang, ding, dong, klang, king!
And the seraphs forget, as they listen, to
sing.
Christ is come this wondrous night
AS He came so long ago.
Stars swing low to glimpse the sight;
Earth grows warm with magic glow. |
Killing, klang, ding, dong, klang, king!
Gods wide realm to its utmost ring
Reechoes the tones that the glad chimes
sing
All the world grows young tonight,
For the Christ is come again.
Breaks the dawn of love and light;
Sounds the word: Good will to men" -
King, klang, ding, dong, klang, Killing!
The bells chime out, and the cherubs swing
On the big bronze clappers-a wondrous
thing
In the belfries of earth, while the great
bells ring.
King, klang, ding, dong, klang king!
Lizzie d. Curtis, in Peoples Home Jour.
nal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19

Nay; spare your pity, thoushtless one;
have my share of joy,
Although, like you, | miss the fun
had when but boy. !
Let all make merry as they will
Though | may sit apart,
There is for me pleasure still,
A Christmas in my heart.
/ am not lonely, dreaming here,
For /, in fancy, see
A home where there is Christmas cheer
And children round tree.
/ hear their shouts of glad surprise;
l note their laugh rings true,
That happiness beams in their eyes,
And 1 am happy too.
I know just where st. Nick has paid
An unexpected call
A hovel, where they were afraid
He would not come at all.
Though nothing tangible be mine,
There is no need to grieve;
have joy almost divine
In giving / receive.
Chicago Evening Post.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
The PaternaI Hone

Some day old Santa Claus perchance
Will get the time to take a glance
At one poor person who, as yet,
He's somehow managed to forget.
He never forgets the girls and boys
With choice confections and with toys
The family's fair ones all admire
His taste in feminine attire.
And all are merry. all save one,
Who finds reward in duty done,
And tries to think 1t but joke
That he is now completely broke"
But some day maybe even he
Christmas glad surprise may see;
And while the rest with gay refrain
Note what their various hose contain,
He'll find that Santa Claus at last
A look upon his needs has cast
And when his pocketbook he shakes
AS one who from bad dreams awakes
He'll see. with an ecstatic thrill
Another twenty dollar bill.
Washington Star.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
} joy would win

"All who joy would win
Must share it-Happines was born a twin"
You have no money for Christmas
presents? Then pass on the things
you have-the books you have read.
the unhung picture, the duplicate
present, the scarf or gloves you do
not need, the musical instrument you
canls packed in desk or boXes-any-
thing by which you may enrich or
c9nfort or please others without i'm
poverishing yourself. These thinga
have yielded yoI their best flavor;
let them carry to others friendships
ri:S aroma. Pass them on!-Suc
cess.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
Christmas.

Rejoice! for Christmas Eve is here once
more,
With all its charm of mirth and Eastern
lore.
Although you see no star not seen before,
Nor laden Magi vending by your door;
Although two thousand years have almost
passed
Since in the fields, that dim and distant
night,
The shepherds saw the herald-anget
bright,
And mystic music heard from heights
downcast;
Pile up the fire, spread forth the festal
board,
Dig out. the roadway from the drifted
snow,
And bring in holly. bay and mistletoe,
That we may keep the birthday of our
Lord.
Rejoice! I trust Joy. Peace and Love will
be
Among the guests who share the feast with
thee.
Sarah Wilson, in Chambers Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
The Christmas Blessing.

Beside the fire this wintry night,
My fancies sweet confessing;
Your red, sweet lips-your eyes of light
My Christmas blessingl
That face-of earthly faces fair
To me, sweetheart, the fairest;
A little wreath of golden hair
OF gifts the dearest!
And still this thought my soul uplifts
To holiest endeavor:
Your love. your life, my greatest gifts,
Sweetheart, forever.
IF. l.. s., in Atlanta Constitution.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
An Old Aunt's Gift.


Many long. long years ago
Upon a Christmas day,
Among a wealth of gifts received
A tiny package lay.
1t was so very, very small
1t scarce had caught my eye;
So modest that, the truth to tell, !
l near had passed 1t by.
A scented pin-ball lay within II
The wrapper coarse and brown; u
And with it in a shaking script,
The lines a-running down, -
A little, neatly folded note
This message had to tell:
Dear laddie, though the giftie's small.
Ye ken love ye we'll"
An, that was long. long years ago, ~S
l cannot now recall
A single costly gift that lay
Beside that scented ball.
The very glvers, l must own,
Are gone from out my mind;
They gave to me that l return
The complimentir II, KIND.
It. w. Burgess. n Good Housekeeping.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
TNr 5 enson's Greeting.

Through all the shops, from end to enc.
We seek rare tokens for each friend;
But. with the gift still fond and true
Old wishes shine as good as new.
Chicago Daily Record.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
Unfortunate.

The boy will hang his stocking up,
And hope for some small gift.
A toy, book pretty cup
Will serve all gloom to lift
But when he's grown-this life is rough
The custom is forgot.
A stocking isn't big enough.
He wants a house and lot.
W ash hl: .ton Star.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19

ANY and varied were the
greetings given this Christ
mas morning to Miss Ma
tilda Scott as her mail
wagon bumped over the
rutS of Cole cofnty, The
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19

Miss Barney threw a cape hastily
about her shoulders.
Matilda is so late, mother, and I'm
impatient for the mail. I'll go and
meet her" she said; and she tripped
out of the house and down the sodden
path to the gate. Still no sign of the
mail.
From the gate post she lifted the
iron hoop, stubborn with frost, and,
slipping through the gate, peered down
the road. At the moment around the
turn came the wagon, swinging this
way and that as the horses trotted
along, the lines dangling limp over the
dashboard.
"Where is Matilda?" thought Miss
Ranney. with a sudden sinking of the
heart. For the rosy face of the post
mistress invariably peeped out, and
She usually waved CHEEKY greeting.
And then panic seized the waiting
oirl. as the horse came to full stop
at the accustomed post, and still no
sion of its driver. She few to the
wagon and peeped in. In little heap,
on the floor, lay Matilda, her eyes
closed, lips open, HeT " "hole IdSe "hitV
as the worsted hood she wore. Where
it had fallen from her limp fingers, lay
small box addressed to Miss Fay Bar
uey. All this the girl noticed, then she
flew for help, and Matilda was prompt
" carried into the house, and cuddled
in big chair by blazing fire. The
warmth, the cheer revived her.
But the new glow in her veins, the
sparkle in her eyes, came from fire
within, kindled by Miss Barney's
words: "He addressed the ring to me,
'Tildy, but of course it is for you.
was to give it to you Christmas day,
with his love- he said, and best wishes
for Merry Christmas
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
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1n11TLs Tsllgp.s
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70 j: j: a.: !: !. !: !: ):
1~ II, IT'S Christmas
R % Eve, and moon
"a WE light, and h {
60 Christmas air is

Christmas air is
chill
And the frosty Christmas holly shines
and sparkes on the hin,
And the Christmas sleigh bells Jingle,
and the Christmas laughter rings,
As the last stray shoppers hurry, takin
home the Christmas things;
And up yonder in the attic there's little
trundle bed
Where there's Christmas dreams adam
Gin through a sleepy, curly head,
And it's Merry Christmas" Mary, once
agin fer me and you,
With the little feller's stockin hangin
up beside the fiue.
'Tlsnt silk, that little stockin, and it
isn't much fer show,
And the darns are pretty plenty round
about the heel and toe,
And it's color's kinder faded, and it's
sorter worn and old,
But it reelly is surprisin' what a lot of
love twill hold
And the little hand that hung it by the
chimbly there along
Has a grip upon our heartstrings that Is
mighty firm ana strong:
So, old Sanity, don't forgit it, though 1t
isn't fine and new,
That plain little worsted stockin hangin'
up beside the fue
And the crops may fail and leave us
with our plans all gone ter smash,
And the mortgage may hang heavy, ana
the bills use up the cash,
But whenever comes the season, jest so
longs we've got n dime,
Therell be somethn in that stock!n'-
won't there, Mary?-eVery time.
And if, in amongst our sunshine, there s
a shower er two of rain,
why, well face it, bravely smlin', and
Wen try not ter complain
Long as Christmas comes and finds us
here together, me and you,
with the little feller's stockin' hangin' up
beside the flue.
Joe Lincoln in Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post. Copyright by Curtis
Publishing Co.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
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A6riltmal5tory" tdylh tIIerbeek

ELICIA hesitated.
She certainly had
no right to enter
his rooms. The
cats We're his.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-12-19
Olivia Barton-Strohm!.

she trembled and was afraid. Why
should she keep it from them? Why
risk her life to save it? Have not they
as much right to it as that other? But
horror at the tempter's voice gave her
new courage, and, as if addressing
conscience rather than the thief, she
spoke with sudden vigor:
you are wicked; you are outraging
this holy day" Then as the mans
careless shrug recalled her to his more
practical view:
There is nothing of value in the
sack" she said. "a few cheap presents
to the children in the country; are you
fools to risk life and freedom for this
trash? See"
AS she bent forward, the right hand,
which held the ring, dropped to her
side, and the folds of her dress dulled
the sound of the falling box. On the
floor it lay, unobserved by the intrud''
er, who now bent over the disclosed
treasures. There were no registered
letters, and the array of parcels was
scant. tied, for the most part, with un-
practiced fingers, and evidently of lit
tie value. Cupidity died out of the
mans eyes as he saw the meager as
sortment, and he gave a dissatisfied
grunt.
"No good, participated spoons and
celluloid work boxes; l can see it from
the outside"
well, take 'em anyway" advised the
other from his position as sentry.
Rtr+ tba loader cautious.
First possessing himself of Matilda's
revolver, he left her, pale, trembling,
but outwardly calm, while he joined
his companion. His words were plain
to her strained ears: What's the use?
The swag is no good-it would only be
in the way"
There was no answer while, for
moment, both men stood listening.
"Sure: it's wheels, pard-let's ske-
daddle."
The leader came quickly back to the
wagon. "We've concluded not to both
er you, seein' as it's holiday" he said,
| politely. much obliged for this" he
added, flourishing her little pearl-han-
died pistol. "I'll take it as remem-
brance of the season. Merry Christ
mas!" And, lifting his hat as jauntily
as if it had been a brandnew tile, he
| followed his comrade, who had in the
meantime jumped the fence and disap-
peared in the underbrush beyond.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Elmer N. Wisecup, formerly of this
county, but now resident of Kansas
City, Mo-, accompanied by his wife,
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. M. Wisecup, near Dallas. Mr..
Wisecup was born and raised in this
county, but left for the west at the
age Is and has made his home most of
the ~ years he has been absent in
Missouri. He served during the Span
War with the Third
Regiment Missouri Volunteers and
was mustered out as ranking corporal
of his company. Since that time he
has been connected with the police de-
partment of Kansas City. He was re-
Gently married to Miss Hattie Will
liams, daughter of o. B. Williams, of
the Williams Transfer and Moving
Company, we'll known business man
of Kansas. Mr.. Wisecup. has not de-
cided how long he will remain here,
but ON his return will spend few
weeks with his wife's relatives in Ne
braska and Iowa.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
Family Troubles in Court.

An illustration of the bitterness
that often comes between members
of family in the settlement of es-
tates is shown in the Probate Court,
where the application of T. G. Holla-
day to have Mary f. Holiday re-
moved as administrators of the estate
of Geo. w. Holiday, is now being
tried. T. G. Holiday is brother of
the deceased and claims to have been
in partnership with him and that the
partnership property has been sold
without appraisement or inventory.
He also charges that the estate is be-
ing improperly administered and
wasted and asks to be released from
Mrs. Holladay's bond. Much i'll feel
ing is being evinced by the different
members of the family who have all
taken sides.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
THE SALVATION ARMY.
Captain Niles Stationed Here In
Charge Of the Local Work.

Capt. Niles, well known in Saliva
tion Army work, with his wife and
family, arrived in Hillsboro Saturday
and will thereafter be stationed here as
local officer in charge Of the army's
work. Well attended meetings were
held in the Court House Sunday and
Monday nights and much interest has
already been aroused. A hall above
Stevenson & Young's store on South
High street has been secured as head
quarters and will be used for the pres
ent. Capt. Niles expects during the
latter part of the week to have Capt.
Butz, of Cincinnati, and perhaps sew
eral other staff officers here to assist
in getting the work organized and
well under wav.
Capt. Niles is one of the prominent
officers of the organization in the
State and has charge of some of the
Oldest and largest companies in the
State during recent years, enjoying
the respect and confidence of the bus
mess men, clergy and citizens gener-
ally in the cities in which he has been
stationed. Many local people of prom
inence are already interesting them
selves in the movement.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
Howard Parolled,

William Howard will always have
occasion to remember st. Valentines
day 1901. His valentine was a parole
from the Ohio penitentiary where he
was serving ten years. sentence.
Howard was sent up from this county
November 18th, 1897, on plea of gull
ty to arson. The crime was commit
ted on Sunday night, March 7th, 1897,
where he was caught in the act of set
ting fire to the McKeehan, Hiestand
& Co.'s warehouse at the B. & o. de-
pot by officers TrOutwine and Fahr-
lander. He was also suspicioned of
having started several other fires, the
most destructive of which was the
burning of the B. & o. freight depot
several months earlier.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
Rl|SDO|O AQ|dW(Ie Go

The l69th birthday of Washington
will be signalized by the ladies of the
Baptist Church, holding Birthday
SociaP' next Friday evening from to
9p. m. The Father of our country
took leading part in the founding
of this glorious domain, and so the
Baptist ladies will begin Building
Fund" edifice, not only a joy to the
promoters, but a continued blessing
to those who may come after them.
Washington had his allies. In this
most laudable object, new church,
the leaders are worthy of cordial
support. Our citizens will not disap-
point this people. A hearty welcome
is extended to the first effort. Go and
enjoy yourself in the national songs,
the short talks by number of peo-
pie, the appearance of Washington
himself will be an Inspiration. The
eating will be no small feature, and
you will be able to say in after years,
81 helped to start that church build
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21
A "Hoss" Buyer.

Ad. Koch, the North High street
liquor dealer, has long prided himself
on being a good Judge of horse flesh.
and until recently would rather dis
course on horses than anything else.
Now, if you would mention horse in
his presence you would have to fight
or drink" For some time he has
been wanting good family horse and
on last stock sale paid $3.50 for horse
that was guaranteed sound in every
respect and as gentle as lamb. The
second day after its purchase he dis
covered it could nearly kick his hat
of at a distance of ten feet. A short
drive also showed that It was wind
broken, sprung at the knees, and
worst of all, ridgeling. Remember.
ing the guarantee, he drove, ,saccom-
panied by Dick Long, to the residence
of the former owner near Hollowtown.
After considerable talk Ed. secured
his $3.50 and the farmer took back his
horse. With the exchange accom-
plished, Mr.. Koch and Mr.. Long were
anxious to return to Hillsboro,
which was just 15 miles away. They
had buggy but no horse, and money
couldn't tempt the "horse trading
farmer" to bring them back. Entrea-
ties were all in vain and they were
finally compelled to leave their buggy
by the road side and walk Is miles
over the icy roads. They arrived
home about midnight footsore and
weary. 1t is doubtful if ever a more
digusted pair ever entered Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Greenfield is to have new hotel.
The old Harper House, which has been
an eye sore for years, is being dis
mantled and the contract for an ele-
giant new hotel has already been
awarded. The new Harper House will
be three stories in height, contain
sixty sleeping rooms and have all mod
ern conveniences and equipments.
The front will be French plate glass
and pressed brick.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

will offer for sale at public auction
at my residence near Willettsville on
Thursday February 2S, the following
property: 4milch cows,4 heifers, bred,
8 yearling steers, 8 spring calves,
26ewes, buck, l 1driving horse, 30 head
of hogs, 600 bushels of corn in crib, 400
bushels of wheat and farming imple-
ments of all kinds.
-..-- II p SMITH
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

One of the most entertaining events
of the season was a o'clock dinner
given by Rev. Phillips on February
1lth, at the home of Miss Ella Dill.
After an elegant repast the evening
was spent in conversation and song,
Mr.. Phillips rendering number of
his choicest pieces on the piano. Miss
Dill made charming hostess and Mr..
Phillips a delightful host. The din
ing room was beautifully decorated
with carnations and ferns.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Father T. F. Walsh died last We'd
nesday evening at the home of his
sister in Hamilton, o., after short
illness with pneumonia. He was for a
number of years in charge Of st. Mary's
Catholic Church here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

According to the Georgetown pa
pers, the Second Annual Poultry Exhi-
bition held at the Opera House at that
place February I, 8 and 8, was great
success. There were 443 entries.
Charles Brown, of Buford, appears in
the list of prize winners. His bronze
turkeys scored first on cockerel and
first and second on pullet.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Clinton Roush left Monday morning
for Buffalo, N. Y, where he and Livy
Barger expect to operate railroad
ticket brokers Office during the Pan
American Exposition which opens
there in Nav,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

In searching for contributions to
the Rummage Sale, don't overlook
those old brass andirons or candle
sticks which have been tucked away
in the attick all these years. Any
old-fashioned or antique pieces Of fur
niture or dishes will also be very ac-
centah1e
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Frank Skeen, of Middletown, was
shaking hands with friends here last
Friday. He is a nephew of the vener-
able John Skeen, who was for years a
resident of Hillsboro, but is now maxi
ing his home at Middletown. He re-
ported his uncle in the best of health,
Notwithstanding his age.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Miss Dorothy Patterson, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James W..
Patterson, will be married to Mr..
Robert 8. Smith at their residence on
East Main street, Friday, February
I'D, 1901, at high noon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Sanury, the wonderful kidney and
bladder cure, is now on sale at drug
stores. Parties who have been await
ing its arrival, and all others who suf-
fers from the ills It cnres, are invited
to call. & se.@ ~.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

j. M. Sanders is making a success
canvass of Highland county for the
Comet Brass Fruit Sprayer. Address
him, Box 624, Hillsboro, Ohio, or see
him at the Hillsboro Hardware Co..
store on Saturday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

Samuel Swisshelm has sold his
blacksmith shUp ON wdfnut strcct
and has entered into partnership with
Jas. A. Swisshelm ON North High
street. He will be pleased to see his
old patrons at his new place.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

The Wednesday Club ladies enter
tained their husbands last Thursday
evening at the w. r. G. rooms in the
Masonic Temple. The program was
both musical and literary, and with
the elaborate banquet, made the occa-
sion most enjoyable success
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

The. young ladies who have been at
tending the dances of the Terpsicho-
rean Dancing Club, entertained the
members with Valentine Dance last
Thursday evening. Refreshments
were served,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

FOR SALE Excellent farm of 1873
acres, situated6 miles east of Hills
boro on the Chillicothe pike, Good
buildings, plenty Of running water,
s5 acres of timber. Inquire at this
office. r3e. t-snH
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1901-02-21

This birthday party is for you.
lis something novel. something new,
We send you each little sack.
Please elmer ring or send it back,
With as many csnts ~ years you're old,
The number never shat b. told
will find s,methings TO e.t.
And music, too sp endid treat.
The ladies send their sreetiogs hearty,
And urge you 10 your birthday party
Take friend with you to the
6 to 9p. M, February 22d.