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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

here. l saw her yesterday. and l
wormed out of her that she was liv-
ing in two rooms and hadn't gotten
anything to do"
THAT is, or used to be. Matte
Clark. Her father did not save his
money, you see"
$50 you will help his poor daugh-
ter" spoke up Jessie. THANK you; and
Nancy said she'd admire to get din
ner for her preacher and his folks
onct."
Nancy is the best church men,
Der in the family. But what more
do you want for Christmas? Do you
think I have a Fortunatus purse?"
'No; but a big heart lengthens
any pocketbook; so / guess you
might give me FIVE dollars to get
presents for these five children. Jake
said he could find me a little tree
out in the woods. and we'll be all
right. l suppose you'll get Nancy
C dress; / saw warm pretty brown
one downtown yesterday. And
Jake?"
II always give Nancy a dollar. but
Jake doesn't earn more than his
wages"
HE has sick mother; but you
know that, of course, you dear old
fellow. You look sick yourself, and
I'm going to bed and let you rest
said Jessie. dropping a kiss on the
bald spot on her uncle's head.
81 can stand it once" he groaned
when he was alone, but before the
week was out he began to feel the
more blessedness,' and surprised
himself by going around whistling
like boy and handing out nickels
to school children, winding up with
giving each of his bank employees q
check Christmas eve. Not satisfied,
he sent oranges to the Sunday school
tree and to his sister Mary ten dol
lars.
He smiled with real pleasure when
he saw the five heavy baskets Jake
was to take around Christmas eve.
He hung around, living over boy
hood memories, while Nancy stuffed
the big turkey and Jessie made
canGy and popcorn balls. He even
fell to stoning raisins for the plum
pudding and was rewarded by
piece of Nancy's sample pie.u
you haven't asked for anything
for yourself, chick" he said to his
niece.
Tears came to the young girls
eyes. at is enough to have such q
kind. generous uncle" she answered.
And, uncle, / don't believe people
understand how noble-hearted you
are"
Evidently not, for that evening
the banker had overheard one of his
clerks say. aThis is the first time we
have gotten what we did not slave
for. Is he going crazy?" and Nancy
had remarked to Jake, in tones over
heard in the next room: "He won't
be long with us. Folks often change
in nature fore they're struck with
DEATH
In the morning Uncle John found
a pair of mittens at his plate from
Nancy and several pretty but useful
things, the handiwork of his niece.
Nancy was radiant over the new
wool dress and Jake grinning over a
two-dollar bill, while Jessie danced
with joy over pretty gold pin set
in pearls, having few ornaments dear
to a girls heart.
The dinner was a great success and !
the little widow and her children
thought they were in paradise. The
third minister's wife forgot her wor-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
A SANITARY COMPROMISE.
washable Curtain Fabr les THAT May
be Arranged with Charming
Eject at the Windows.

When winter winds and storms are
raging out of doors nothing gives
such delightfully."- warm and home
like air to room as heavy, rich-toned
window draperies. But they are full
of possibilities of danger, says the
Ledger Monthly.
Sunshine is not only one of the most
CHEEKY furnishings of room, but one
of the most valuable purifiers, and it
should be allowed to penetrate to the
farthest corner of every rom in daily
use.
This is impossible with drawn heavy
draperies, or with any fixed arrange
ment of them. But neither is neces-
sary. Make compromise with utility,
which ought always to be the founda-
ton of beauty. There are any num-
Der of inexpensive washable curtain
fabrics that give charming effects
when simply thrown over pole and
invisibly fastened in loose, graceful
folds, or suspended by rings to fall in
perpendicular folds to the floor; and
either arrangement allows them to be
drawn back and forth at will to admit
sunshine and fresh air, or shut out the
insinuating cold.
Some OF the newest cotton colonial
tapestries are even more artistic than
silk hangings, because they lack the
sheen of the latter while equally ef-
fective in design and coloring. Other
cotton tapestries, tinted Cluny cam
vas, and figured or plain denim give
nearly or quite as handsome effects.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
A Hint from the Cyu.,e..

The gypsies, who devote their time
70 horses and horse trading, are ex-
perts in taking an animal that is in
poor flesh and getting him in good
condition in short time. One of
these gentlemen gives the following
as his favorite ration used for this
purpose: Mix bushel of fiaxseed
with like amount of barley and
corn and grind them together. These
proportions can be Increased or de-
creased to meet the necessities of
any particular case. This mixture
is to be fed three times day. after
being mixed with peck of chopped
hay or straw. Commence with Civ
ing him a small amount at first.
gradually increasing it, until he is
fed all he will eat. 1t is recommends
ed as being much better than any
drug treatment for young or old
horses.-Farmers' Voice.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

hrnfmas In the North.
Norway and Sweden celebrate with
real Santa Claus. Early Christmas
eve the children are dressed in their
finest attire. Days previously songs,
dialogues and speeches have been pre-.
pared. The house is decorated with
the holly and greens, and all day long
the children are on the <qui yive.
Every knock on the door or ring OF
the bell brings thrill of expectancy
and rush to the door, until finally
Santa Claus appears. The children
have on their best behavior with their
good clothes, Santa is respectfully
saluted, but with expectant eyes, and
finally, after repeated handshakings
and exchanges of good wishes, he in.
quires into the behavior of the chill
dren. If child is guilty of any gross
misdemeahor he chides the little de.
linquent, but always forgives under
a promise of better report next
year. Little speeches are then made.
songs of the day are sung, and the
younger children climb into Santa's
lap, thoroughly enjoying his visit
At last comes the grand distribution
of gifts. From his pack Santa selects
each ones gift, when the ringing OF
sleigh bells is heard in the distance
and he must go. Such Juggling and
pulling the dear old saint never ex
perienced; but there are other chill
dren waiting, other presents to be
given, and he cannot disappoint sc
many, SO he must speed on his way
Bryant in Woman's
Home Companion.
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Their notes proclaiming. far and near.
The birthday of our King.
A King, irceed, the Son of Heaven,
Whose coming down to earth
Placed upon man the signet true
OF his immortal birth.
The starlit heavens in beauty shone
As Christ, the child. appeared;
And shepherds. gazing on the scene
Beheld, adored and feared.
Brightest among the starry orbs.
The star OF Bethlehem
Shot forth its fairest. purest rays,
As If to beckon them
To tarry not, but seek the spot
Where In the manger lay
The heavenly babe, the one foretoid,
To be King Away.
Aye. Sovereign of world redeemed.
OF man from sin made free.
Though humble, lowly as babe.
Yet still Prince was He.
One universal song should rise
This Christmastide on high,
Earth's millions sing as angels sang
when Christ to earth drew nigh.
Good VIII to Men. and Peace on Earth.
Sang the angelic choir
And through the centuries these words
Have failed pot to inspire.
Their meaning sinking deep within
The hearts of all mankind.
From thence producing grand results.
Which souls together bind.
Good will to men the infant Christ
Brought from His home above:
Ard this rich gift He freely gives
Is filled with purest love.
The Christ-child and the risen Christ
Should claim our thoughts to-day.
Through them there came the blessed hope
OF Immortality.
Ring loudly. then. ye Christmas bells,
Until the charmed air
Shall vibrate with MELODY
Whose music all may share.
y. M. Thompson. in Boston Budget.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
Vegetable Turkex.

Boil one pound of chestnuts until
tender, remove the shells, add tea
spoonful OF salt and a pinch of thyme,
and mix thoroughly. Boil together a
large turnip, one carrot, two large
potatoes, two stalks of celery. three
pepper corns, and two cloves. When
the vegetables are tender, drain
through colander add the chesnuts.
mash all together, adding two table
spoonfuls each of butter and. cream.
Salt to taste, place in buttered mold,
in a hot oven, heat thoroughly, and
serve on a meat platter. garnished
with slices of lemon and sprigs of pars,
ley.-Housekeeper.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
Live Beetles XIII Poultry.

One thing which is responsible for
the death of many turkeys is their eat
ing of live beetles, says writer in the
Midland Farmer. If the potato beetles
are killed before eating, no harm il
done, but when swallowed alive, they
win live for number Of days. destroy
ing the lining of the crop and bringing
on inflammation. Chickens are not apt
to,eat potato beetles, but often swal-
log cinch bugs alive, which are small
er. but about as harmful. Grasshop-
pers are so large that they are usually
torn to pieces before eating. All soft
insects may be swallowed without dan
ger to the turkey or chicken.
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most wholly prevents any loss of the
material housed in it. 1t is also
very convenient, for the planks rum
ming lengthwise of the structure are
made to be removed in filling or load
ing by the end planks which meet them
being spiked securely to the extra
short posts, which are set opposite one
another for this purpose. The fresh
manure can thus be wheeled
out as fast as made, thrown
into one corner and then forked
to the opposite one in a
few days to prevent violent fermenta-
ton. Such shed is much better il
it has a cement floor, with the lower
most planks forming the sides embed
ded in it.--Fred o. Sibley, in Epitom-
iSt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
Fried Cod steaks.

Trim the steaks well and fatten:
cover each with a coating of oil, in
which are lemon juice, little onion
juice, cayenne pepper and salt. At
least an hour the fish should stay in
this dressing, then lightly drained,
dipped in egg, then in crumbs and
fried. Or if it is preferred to have 1t
boiled, drain it from the oil and put
right on the gridiron over . hot fire.
Boston Budget.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
HANDY MANURE SHED.
Prevents Loss of Any Material
Housed In 1t.

1t is great waste of manure to
throw it out of doors and there allow
it to be acted upon by the sun and rain;
hence the advisability of having a ma
nure shed like the one shown here
with. AS can be seen this is very
simple of construction and yet it al
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
Az Eye for the Pre.ent.

Miss Snoothe-No, cannot give
you my answer until the first of next
year.
Mr.. Softeigh-But why? You say
you love me, and
Miss Smoothe-Why, you silly
thing! II our engagement were an
nounced now, none of the other men
would send me a single Christmas
gift.-Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20
a Lesson In Modesty,

The way in which Santa Claus
shrinks from the public gaze should
be lesson to some less modest phi
lanthropists.-Pu
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Thousands of people have catarrh who
would be surprised to know it, because
it has been called some other name than
catarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh
wherever located; and another fact
which is of equally great Importance, is
that Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Mrs. Jiggs-I'm sorry, my man, but
! can't give you anything to-day.
Drowsy Dunton-Dat amt wat
want, Teddy. l jes called t. see could
youse dara me stockin' so 1 cud hang
it up for Christmas.-Chjcago Daily
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-12-20

Hyou do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, 0.
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Chrmtmn.in the Nortb.

the blessedness of giving.!N. W
Christian Advocate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
DIVINE HEALER HERE.
SchIatter Of World Renown in Au-
gusta for Week.

SchIatter. the world renowned Di-
vine healer, is in Augusta and VIII
remain here week or more. He
came, Yesterday, from Bath where he
has been a week. Before that he was
in Lewiston a week. This is his first
visit to Maine, though he has Travelled
around the world several times, and
performed wonders in all the leading
cities. 'Schlatter" is simply nick
name given him by the Germans, and
is from a word meaning sleeper He
is Rev. Charles Mclean, NJ. D., "A ma
tive of New York City and of Scotch
blood. He was educated for the
Presbyterian ministry and later for
the practice of medicine. and his con-
versation and manner shows him
man of culture.
He is now 81 years of age, a we'll
built man, somewhat stopping. wear
ing a heavy full beard. His style Of
talking is motics. and straightforward,
and harnesses. one with his intense
belief in the power of faith. Since he
was 20 years of age he has been traV-
cling and healing the sick. He claims
10 have cured Rudyard Kipling when
the famous author was sick in New
YORK. ana To nave IeSioi'u 's'N' =
Croker to health after his case hdd
bafiied the skill of the New York phy-
sicians. He said that Mr.. Croker gave
him $4,000 which he gave to the poor
Of New York. as he does not Work loI
the sake Of money. one OF ms
strongest bids for fame was pelilS
buried alive in Colorado for 40 days
in 1895, the case being much written
up in the newspapers at that time.
Occasionally he has the gift OF
prophecy, and he shows with some
pride a copy of the Worcester spy OF
April G. 1899, in which he predicted
that Mckinley would be assassinated,
September 6, 1901. He gives the
gratifying assurance that President
Roosevelt is not going 10 meet Vio-
lent death. He claims to have iofetoid
the exact dates Of the deaths OF King
Uumbert and of Queen Victoria.
Schlatter will speak in G. y. X hal!
next Sunday at p. NJ. and again at
:. p. Nj, and at those times the SICK
and lame will be publicly cured free oil
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

A bundle containing "A number Oh
pounds OF meat specially prepared Tor
customer mysteriously and suddenly
disappeared from John Turner's mar
ket. yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Turner
after preparing the meat placed II on
the counter and went Mt work on an
other part Of the order. When he re-
turned to place the tray in the basket
for delivery the other bundle had dis-
appeared. He had not noticed any sns-
-picious looking characters around, but
it may be some one had delivery pas
ket OF their own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
85c from Augusta to Lewiston
via Augusta, Winthrop { Gardiner
Railway to Winthrop.

Official time table in effect Sept. Is. 1902
Cars leave Augusta for TOgus every
half hour from $50 A. NJ to 10 r. NJ. And
for Hallowell and Gardiner every half
hour from A. NJ to 10 p. M. Cars leave
Augusta for Winthrop u minutes before
the hour every hour from 54o A. M. to 9.H
p. M.
Cars leave T'osus for Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner every half hour from
8 A. NJ. to $50 z. II. and for Augusta only
A. NJ. to . p. NJ. connect at Augusta with
cars for Winthrop.
Cars leaving Gardiner Is minutes after
the hour and Hallowell IS minutes after
lake close corrections at Grove st
Junction with "a IS for Winthrop.
Cars leave Winthrop for Augusta,
before the hour from GAS A. NJ. to s45 P.
NJ. For Augusta only, 9.4o and 10. 45 p. M.
Car leaves Co5hosseecontee siding fol-
Augusta els A. NJ.
The A. NJ. Car from Togus connects
with early morning train at Augusta for
Lewiston, Portland and Boston.
Cars on the WintErop line run within 100
It. of M. c. r. +. stations at Augusta
and Winthrop.
This is the most direct route from Au-
gusta to Lewiston, Pennington. and all
points on NJ c. i. T.. from Lewiston to
The line from Augusta to Winthrop is
equipped with large eight-wheel, vestibule
cars and every other car will be a cOmDl-
nation car. Ba Sge sc and freight will ha
carried On this car making Il very cog
venient for commercial men. as the carr
pass by the principal hotels of Augusta
and Winthrop.
Sunday time sane as above excepting
that cars begin to run hours later
Cars leave from the Opera House. ALL
susta, for Togus. Gardiner and Winthrop
every night that there is theatre at
close of entertainment, running as far az
there are passengers to go.
l.. Il. TAYLOR, Superintendent.
Cenffedff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

The sidewalk past the new Alden
block. which has been utilized 50 long
by the contractors, is once more clear.
Curbing is being placed in position ana
in . few days the walk will be built up
and ready for the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Americas Famous Beauties

Look with horror on Skin Eruptions.
Blotches. Sores, Pimples. They don't
have them. nor will any one. who uses
Rucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t glorilies
the face. Eczema or Salt Rheum VAN
ieh before it. 1t cures sore lips, chapped
hands. Chlbains. Infallible for Piles.
25c. at Bowditch & Websters drug
store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah +. Haskell.
who died suddenly, yesterday morning.
will take place at her late residence. Is
Melville street, at 10 o'clock, Saturday
forenoon. Rev. G. S. Cummings Of Au-
burn will officiate. Interment will
take place at Windsor cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Daniel Mason of Athens, who wan
dered to this city and was held at the
police station to await papers from
Athens for his commitment to the In
sane hospital. was taken to the hos
pital, Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

A large delegation from Heath Post.
9. "A. r.. Of Gardiner, attended the
campfire of Seth Williams Post in this
city, last evening. Speeches, music.
singing and refreshments were had
and general good time was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Rev. G. G. Mosher, who commenced
his passionate at the Free Baptist
church. last Sunday. will reside at the
Elias Milliken house on Western ave-
nue. and is settling his household eff
fects. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

The officers of the American Ice Co.
who recently visited Maine to examine
the property of the company located i'm
this State did not go to Bangor as they
planned. but returned to New York
after visiting the Kennebec and Booth
bav houses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Grand cloak opening of infants, chill
dren's anu misses cloaks at the Peo-
pies Store, this forenoon. A represent
tative from two large New York houses
will be at the store of Buckley & Good
rich and show a choice line OF gar
ments. Sizes from a small infant to
miss Of is years. at popular prices.
Mothers and daughters are invited to
attend this opening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Everett j. Bessey of Augusta has
been employed by the Boston Elevated
Hallway Company as a conductor He
is assigned to duty on the Jamaica
Plain trolley cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Daily kennsbee Journal

Cards Of Thanks, obituary not,c..
resolutions Of respect, etc, WIN a.
charged at the rate OF ten cents -
line. No charges less than seyentvs
five cents.
All advertising announcements d -.
tertainments. whose object q ~
raising Of money, will be charged =
the rate OF fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form. WIN -
excluded from our local columns, e..
cept such as refer to advertisers ~.
cupying space In our advertisir.
columns. and will be run under :
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive III
Journal promptly will confer fayoe
by notifying the Office immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Henry A. Heath. insurance assns
has moved back to hts former ON, s.s.
No. 1911 Water street. which nas T
enlarged and fitted up with az ~
ern conveniences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
LOCAL MATTERS
Journal Telephone Call. 13e.%
Real Estate.

For sale:-A lot in Betty's heart.
Bat recently vacated
CThe former owner having been
by Dun too poorly rated.
Location fine; adjoining lots
All owned By persons wealthy:
Exposure northern: not too cold
For incomes Strong and healthy
For sale: a lot in Betty's heart;
Most carefully restricted:
CThe former owner tried to build
From plans that much conflictedp
A bargain most unusual:
All millionaires or other
Prospective purchasers apply
To Betty or her mother
Puck
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Business is dull in the police court.
this week. Not an arrest since Satur.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

The N-raise sale at the State Street
Free Baptist restry will be continued.
tonight. Free entertainment,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

Dressmaking, Mrs. Addie Tyler n
Chapel street, Augusta. ..o..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Paint Your Buggy for 7se.

to 500 with Devoe's Gloss Carne@
Paint. It weighs to 8 ozs more y
pint than others. wears longer ~
gives a gloss equal to new WORK
BY J. H. Cogan . Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
COLE, Agent, Hallowell.
BOOTH1AY DIVISION.
.eturning. leave Bath at 3 p. NJ.
POPHAM BEACH ROUTE.

Steamer wifi leave Popham Beach daily,
except Sunday at K. NJ. Returning. viii
leave Bath at go p. NJ, calling at
Phippsburg Centre, Hinckley's Is. and
Ray Point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
Our Quick Method

of converting your real estate aud bust
ness, no matter where located. into cash.
free on request. Send full partic-
ulars and price. Established 16 years.
Large List Buyers Write at once
Robert Ward II. +, Co. Garfield Building,
Brooklyn, New York City. oct16d&w-m*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
a FiRST-CLASS BANJO

russell leather case both in perfect condi-
ton. Cost new Si1. Will be sold at n
bargain. Inquire at the Journal Office
uct14tItf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17

a they are OF Mocha
a a price Civ Donet trial,
of o BOSTON BLEND.
probably sells Blend If not will
pounds either
address in New England receipt Of $500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
FOR GALE.
---
TOP BUGGY

TOP BUGGY AND A SLEIGH;
both in fair condition. very cheap Apply,
10 Mrs. Mary a. Church. u Gage street.
oct1SdIW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-17
BOSTON BLEND COFFEE

BOSTON BLEND is NOT Mocha and Java. BOSTON
FINE Coffee and all AMERICAN
a
high price will
one of