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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-02
PROGRAM:

V acatiOn notes: Mrs. Chase, Mrs.
Ross, Miss Mari and Miss Snow.
The second meeting will be held
Oct. 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-02
The WOman'S Club

will hold the first regular meeting at
the library, Oct s, at 1870 p. m. All
members earnestly requested to be
prnapnt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
A DAY FOR CHILDREN.
At Christmas Time Let Us Help Make
the Little Folks
Happy.

Christmas seems to be the one fes-
tiyal of the year which rightfully
belongs to the children-the time
when the Christ-child came
into the world, born in such lowly
place, that no child, however humble,
but should share in the JOY of his
birth. If we have children in our
homes, says writer in the Farm
ind Fireside, let us invest the Christ
mas-time with all the beauty and
brightness that is possible. Teach
them the sweet old Christmas songs,
such as Holy Night" "Once in Royal
David's City" 80 Little Town of
bethlehem" and Joy to the World,
Tell them again the story of the
birth of the Christ. All children love
it, and it is ever new. These talks
are made more interesting by looking
at pictures. Good copies of old
mas terpieces illustrating the life of
Christ are very cheap now, and
should be in every home. Such
pictures as Corneggio's Nativity"
THE Worship of the Magi," "The
Madonna and Child" will make last
ing impression on child's mind.
AS Christmas commentaries Gods
greatest and best gift to the world,
II is a sweet custom for friends to
give some gift to each other symbol
izing their love. In too many homes
the children are IN danger of having
their own idea of Christmas one of
getting something, instead of sharing
in the joy of giving. In this way
they lose the best part of the Christ
mas joy. BE sure to let even the
little ones have share in the Christ
mas preparations; teach them that
the best part of every gift is the
love that goes with it, and to try TO
make a happy Christmas for as many
as they can. 1t would be good
thing if all children would commit
to memory these lines, by Phoebe
Carey, and practice them:
Children whose lives are blest with love
untold,
Whose gifts are greater than your arms
can hold
Think of the child who stands
To-day with empty hands!
Go fill them up and you will also fill
Their empty hearts, that be SO cold and
still,
And brighten longing eyes
With grateful glad surprise.
May all who have at this blest season seek
His precious little ones-the poor and weak;
In joyful, sweet accord,
Thus lending to the Lord!
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
These Points We'll Taken.

The United Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. has sent out a letter to
their subscribers discouraging if posi-
bic the lengthy use of the wires for
frequent frivolous and trivial conver-
satlons, and at times to the disad-
vantage of urgent and important
messages. The operators have also
been instructed to charge up time
against those who hold the wires for
more than five minutes at a time.
The company also asks subscribers to
protect them from the man who steps
In and says "Can use your phone
for minute2" and pays nothing for
the service.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25

Homer Fox amt goin' to do his best to
fetch himl"
Toms got to be reglar high
flyer" observed the postmaster. "Has
his private car an all that sort Of
thing"
ITO see that poor Of soul havin'
faith in his comm year in an year out,
an never shown hair nor hide o.
himself!" Homer broke in. excitedly.
Its more'n flesh an blood can stand.
Gimme a pasteboard box, Peter Crump,
unwrapped the cakes Grandma Dor
kins had given him and laid them on
the counter "Therel If Tom Dor
kins has got a piece of heart in him
away anywhere them cakes'll make
him own to it,"
He writes to her sometimes an
sends her money" Peter Crump said,
as he brought an assortment of boxes.
Huh! What's money to her when
she wants him!" Homer said, with
scorn, selecting n box and trying the
cakes, to see if they would fit. Lem
me have pen an ink an sheet o. pa
per"
He wasn't much of scribe. and he
sucked the top Of the pen frequently
as he wrestled with his problem. Final
ly it was done, and he held it off at
arms length, surveying it with pride
This Is what he had written:
tom Dorkins, for nine years your
mother has baked these cakes for
your Christmas Homecoming, because
you liked them when You was a boy.
Has she got to send them to the We'll
lington orphan asylum this year, same
as always, on account of your not
thinking enough of her to come?
"HOMER FOX"
"lf that don't bring Tom Dorkins
nothing will" he said, conviction in his
voice.
His epistle was spread over the
cakes, the lid tied on securely,
stamped and addressed, while Peter
Crump winked at so fragrant a viola
tion of postal laws under his very
nose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
Never Forget the Note Of Thanks.

BE sure to send note of thanks
for a gift received at the earliest
possible moment. Write it before
your ardor cools. Make it hearty,
spontaneous, enthusiastic. You need
not be insincere Even if you do not
like the gift you must like the spirit
that prompted it. Never defer writ
ing with the idea that you will thank
the giver in person. You may do
that as we'll when opportunity offers,
but do not risk delay. Nothing is
more discourteous than belated
thanks.-Ladies' Home journal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
Scarcity Aft, cts Industries.

The scarcity of anthracite has had
a depressing effect on industrial estab-
hshments in various parts of the state,
some of them close to the coal belt.
If the fuel famine continues factories
here and there will be obliged to shut
down until the situation is relieved.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25

you must stop at the house for me.
Tell my wife not to be anxious; I've
gone to my mother. She's old, and
she's sent for me. I'll be back Mon
day"
Phil helped him on with his over
coat, and brushed bit of imaginary
dust from his hat before handing it
to him.
81 wish had time to get something
to take her." Tom Dorkins said, as
he pushed the box Of cakes into his
desk and locked it. 1--WE always sent
her a present"
you're all she wants, Mr.. Dorkins"
Phil ventured to say. lie was hardly
more than boy, and he had deal of
swallowing to do to rid himself of the
lump in his throat.
Some spits of snow were falling as
Christmas eve drew to a close and
the wind sighed dismally around the
corners of the house.
Grandma DorSins piled an extra log
on the brass andirons, and the ruddy
glow lit up the room with festive
air.
81 wish the wind didn't howl so
about the place." she said, restlessly.
at seems that mournful, exactly as
If it knew I'd been hopin' against hope,
an Tom wasn't comm this year.
either"
She smoothed her black silk apron
with nervous, trembling fingers as the
up-train's whistle sounded
"l'll soon know now" she whispered,
feeling suddenly weak and old. If Tom
shouldn't come. don't believe I'd ever
get over it. That's what's been keep
in me up all through the fall, an to be
disappointed again" She sat with
wide eager eyes on the door. Hell
come right in, for he knows I'm ex-
pectin' him"
Yes, he knew she was expecting him.
As he came up the board walk he could
see the freight Pickering on the wall
the wreath of Christmas green hang
ing against the window. His hand fun
bled at the latch minute, then he
opened the door gently and went in.
TON got home last night after ALL"
old Mrs. Dorkins cried, delghtedly. as
she reached Homer Fox the blue milk
pitcher from the kitchen window on
Christmas morning.
Gee whuts! You don't say?" Ho-
mer exclaimed, stamping the snow
from his rawhide boots. 81 guess
you're happy as birds in the spring.
time, Gran'ma Dorkins!"
Tom, hearing voic.s. came out from
the sitting-room, and finding Homer.
went half way in the snow to meet
him.
prosperity amt puffed Tom up a
bit" his mother thought, fondly. "He
acted real glad to see Homer. What
a long handshake he gave him. Farm
and Fireside.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
NOTICE IN DIVORCE.

Myrtle Bailey,) Petition in Divorce, No 1874,
vs. SSept. T , 1902, Common Pleas,
Adam Bailey.) OF columbia County, Pa.
TO Adam Bailey, late of said County.
Whereas, Myrtle Bailey, your wife, has filed
libel In divorce as above stated, praying a di-
vorce from you; now, therefore, you are here
by notified and required to appear in said
Court on or before Monday, the Second day OF
February, 1903, to show cause, II any you have,
whv Myrtle Bailey should not be divorced from
the bonds or matrimony entered into with you,
In said Court. DANIEL KNORR.
12-ll-it Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Dantel f. Troy, late or bearer totonShip
deceased.
The und darsigned appointed an auditor by tn"
Orphans Court OF Columbia county to make
Troy and l. s. Troy administrators of said de-
ceased, viii attend at his ONCE I'm Bloomsburg
on Friday, January 9Th 1903, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon to perform the duties OF his ap-
pontment, when and where all parties Interest,"
ed In the fund in the hands OF the said adminis-
traitor are requested to appear and prove their
CLAIMS or be forever debarred from coming in on
said fund JOHN q. FREEZE,
IL i8 &c Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate Of John b. ShultZ, Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters testament
airy on the estate OF John B. ShultZ, late OF
Greenwood township Columbia County Penn
syltpnia, deceased, bage been granted tod b.
shuItz, residing In sal township, to whom all
persons indebted TO said estate are requested 10
make payment, ana those having claims or de-
mands viii make known the same WITHOUT
delay 20 JOHN b. SHULTZ,
CLINTON HERRING Executor.
1925 At Attorney,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

The stockholders Of the Pennsylvania Copper
and Mining GO. will hold their annual meeting
for the election Of a Board OF Directors to serve
for the ensuing wear, on Monday, January 9Th,
~ 3, at the Office OF the Company's plant in
Sugarloaf township, Columbia county, Pa, at
ten o'clock IN the forenoon
l2-I-it. JOSIAH p. FRITZ, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

meeting OF the stockholders OF the Blooms
burg National Bank OF Bloomsbury, for the cleo
tton or board OF directors for the ensuing year,
VIII be held in the directors room OF the Bank
on Tuesday, January 13, 1909, between the hours
OF ten a. m. and twelve m.
l2-ll tn. VIII. HIDLAY, Cashier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

A meeting OF the stockholders OF the Farmers
National Bank OF Bloomsbury, for the election
or board OF directors for the ensuing year, will
DE held In the directors room OF the Bank on
Tuesday, January 10, 1903, between the hours OF
two and four p. m.
12-ll tn. NJ. MILLEISEN, Cashier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting OF the stockhold-
ers or the First National Bank, OF Bloomsbury,
Pa, for the election or Directors for the ensii-
ing year win be held at the office OF said Bank
on Tuesday, January l3, 1908, between the
hours or q. m, andl2 O'Clock, noon.
L. +. CARPENTER,
- Hit Cashier
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
ELECTION NOTICE.

The annual meeting OF the policy holders or
the Briarcreek Farmers Mutual Insurance
Company or Lime Ridge, Pa, will be held at
the hall OF Centre Grange, No So, p. OF H., on
Tuesday, January 18th, 1908, between the hours
OF 10 a. m. and p. m for the election OF twelve
directors 70 serve for the ensuing year. and for
the transaction OF such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
l2-li 81 II. H. BROWN, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
SHERlFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ OF Vcnd. Exp. issued out
of the Court Of Common Pleas Of Columbia
County, Pennsylvania and to me directed there
VIII be exposed to public sale at the Court
House in Bloomsbury, county and State afore-
said on
SATURDAY, JANUARY Srd, 1903,
at two o'clock in the afternoon, the following
real estate to wit: All that, the right, title and
interest of Jacob E. Keifer In all that certain
messuage situate in bloomsbury Pennsylvania,
Beginning at a corner OF lot OF VIM. Fenster-
macher, on south side OF Fifth street, md ex-
tending eastwardly along said street fifty feet
more or less TO corner Of an alley east OF Iron
street; thence along said alley southwardly one
hundred and seventyhve feet to an alley
thence along said alley westwardly to line Of
lot formerly OF WIN. Fenstermacher ffty feet
more or less, thence northwardy along line of
sad VIM. Fenstermacaer one hundred
and seventy-nvc feet more or less to Filth
street, the place Of beginning; being lot No. 36
In walters addition to the town of Bloomsbury,
whereon is erected a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant TO an order Of the orphans Court of
Columbia county, Pennsylvania, the undersigu-
ed administrator OF the estate OF Samuel s.
Lowry, late OF Madison township, deceased,
Will expose to sale on the premises on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1908,
at two o'clock in the afternoon the following
described real estate:
ALL THAT CERTAIN undivided six-sxteenths
OF a tract Of land situate in said Madison twp,
bounded as follows TO wit: on the south by
lands OF William Hartllne, on the east by lands
Of The dore Runyon and j. NJ. Smith, on the
west by lands OF Nelson Kitchen, and on the
north by lands OF Peter Wolf; being the lands
late Of Jacob Mlls deceased and containing
one hundred and twenty-four acres, whereon
are erected
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
TWO STORY FRAME DWELL
ING HOUSE, A BANK BARN,

wagon sheds, corn cribs and other out-build-
ings: There is a well OF water at the house and
a spring at tho barn; an apple orchard and some
timber
TERMS OF SALF:-Ten per cent. Of the pur-
chase money to be paid at the striking down Of
the property: the one-fourth less ten per cent.
at the confirmation OF sale; and the remaining
three-fourtbs IN one year thereafter with In
terest from continuation nisi
JoHS G.. FREEZE, JOHN G. WOLF,
1874 Attorney. Adm. OF Sam'l $. Lowry
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
TWO-STORY BRICK DWELL
ING HOUSE,

frame stable and out buildings.
Seized, taken into execution at the suit OF the
Sunbury Beef Company VS. Jacob f. Keifer and
to be sold as the property Of Jacob E. Keller.
FREEZE, Atty. DANIEL KNORR.
Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-25
GRANDMA DORKINS'
CHRISTMAS q q os q
BY MARY N. WILLARD.

s TOM comm home this
Christmas, Mis- Dorkins ?"
Homer Fox asked. as he de-
liyered the pint of milk he
brought daily to the little
house at the upper end of
Scarborough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07
WHY THE PRESIDENT IS POPULAR

From the Kansas City Journal.
 There was nothing especially surprising in the enthusiasm aroused by such popu- lar leaders as Jackson, Clay, Lincoln, Douglas, Blaine and Mckinley. They had arisen from among the people, and the people gloried as much in their triumphs as if they had been their own, and felt that in honoring them they were honor ing one of themselves-as indeed they were.
 MT. Roosevelt's extraction and rearing were widely different from those of any of these men. He has a pedigree as long and as distinguished as that of an En- glish duke or-no offense or dsrespeet is intended-a s1O,0OO shorthorn bull. The friends and associates of his youth be- longed to old, wealthy and exclusive fam flies of New York; and he had every op- portunity to become a snob. cad flop or a profligate.
 But fortunately he did not become any of these. Instead he grew into sturdy, vigorous and strenuous manhood. He proved that it is possible for young man of the so-called higher classes" to rise superior to his environment as well as for a young man of the so-called flower classes" He has always shown respect for true manhood wherever he has found 1t, and instead of trying to patronize them, has been as true to his western bunco-busting friends as to the less mas culine acquaintances of his early youth And he has never wavered in his devotion to the highest ideals of American citizen ship.
 These are the things that make the la boring men, like all other classes of the plain people like Theodore Roosevelt Their attitude toward him ought to set at rest the theory of a certain class of demagogues that a man must prove that he was born in humble or even mean cir cumstanees to get the popular affection. Most Americans don't care a cent about the birth, rearing, wealth or position in society of the man who seeks their favor. What they do demand is that he shall be one of them in character in principles and in aims; that he shall be honest in his dealings with them, and courageous and aggressive in asserting and protect ing his and their rights. They have found that President Roosevelt possesses these qualities and consequently they like and admire him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07
The Coffee Market,

New York, September 6.-Spot Rio cof- fee steady; No. invoice s-16; mild. steady; Cordova S@111sc. Futures opened steady, 10 points higher on July and 5 points higher on the balance of the list. this improvement in sympathy with firm CT markets in Europe, where rumor had 1t bull manipulation of no uncertain type was at work. This support In Havre and Hamburg was said to be guided by the New York bull faction, though 1t was difficult to trace the local buying to this source. After the call the market was generally steady to firm, with speculation moderately active and general. The close was firm and net 10015 points higher The crop movement was regarded as moder- ate, and primary markets were rather easier than anticipated. However, the latter factor made little impression on sentiment here. Total sales were 35 750 bags, including September and October 530, November 5.40@5. 45, December 5.45O 5.5O, March 5.65, May 5.75q5.S0. June 5.90Q 595
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07
"THE TRANSPORTATION KING
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07
Murphx e co.,a stoek Letter.

New York, September 6.-The market today was active, but prices were ad- versely affected in the railway list by realizations due to publication of bad bank statement There was a general at- tack on the market. The affect of the exhibition, however, was somewhat modi- fled by belief that high money might assure imports of gold next week. This was sufficient to maintain considerable resistance in the speculation and in the final dealings, there were numerous re- coveries. The industrials show largest measure of strength. especially iron and steel shares. Pressed steel was strong. Sugar lost 1 per cent. Peoples Gas re- acted per cent. In the railroad list Mis- souri Pacific was well supported 1t touch ed higher figure than yesterday and closed unchanged. St. Paul broke a point but it's final loss was only fractional. Other changes were irregular but the market ended fairly firm in tone. Sloss common opened points higher at S2 but on realizing eased off to 80 on small transactions, closing at e01s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Unchanged; winter patents SS.4 @3e0; straights $3.10d33o; clears $2.70@ 800; spring special s4.20@4S0; patents $S. 40 @3.70; straights $2.90q3.00.
 Wheat-No. 2 spring, 72q73c; No. red, 72Q721kc.
 Corn-No. g. 6I94c; No. yellow, 62%Q 63c.
 Oats-No. white. sSQ36c. Rye-No. g. 51c.
 Barley-Fair to choice malting 50d60c. Flax Seed-No. 1, $1.3S; No. north western, $1.4S.
 Timothy Seed-Prime S455. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $16.S0G16S5. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $10.6Om10.6 62ls Short Ribs Sides-Loose, $10 40q10.50. Dry Salted Shoulders-Boxed, SBq9c. Short Clear Sides-Boxed. 9%d105sc. Whisky-Basis of high wines. $1,32. Clover-Contract grade, S900@9.25 Butter-Firm; creamery 15Q2Oc; dairy 141sG1Sc
 Cheese-Steady, 10KT10Ac.
 Eggs-Firm. 1Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-07
Single Beds for Real Rest.

From the Family Doctor.
 If single beds were more numerous than they are a great many people would be better off. When one is tired, sick cross. restless, out of sorts, he or she ought to sleep alone and not communi- cate by proximity the maladies that af- feet him. The brute creatures when sick go away by themselves till they die or get over their troubles, and this instinct a great many human beings have. Those that have 1t are best If indulged in it. not to the slightest degree of neglect. however. Where two children in a fam fly must share the same room, in a great many cases they would be better off to have two single beds rather than one wide double bed We can share a great many things with those we love, but soli- tude clings to us from birth to death We come into the world alone, we must go out of 1t alone, and we live in 1t alone, in a certain important sense, and to get and keep our hearings" we must some times be left alone It is good that we should be-