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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
A MANLY BOY.

It was crowded railway station, and raw De-
cember day Every few minutes the street cars
emptied their loads at the door, and guests of cold
wind came in with the crowd. All hurried as they
entered All were laden with bag, basket box or
bundle Shivering groups stood about the great
round stove in the center of the room A small
boy called "Tillygram and Broken Needle" which
last meant the Brooklyn Eagle. Another boy
shouted, Slough candy and lozenges, cents
paper"
Every five minutes a stream of people flowed
out through door, near which young man stood
and yelled, rapid transit for East New York;"
The gate was kept open but a moment and
closed again when enough persons had passed
through to fill the two cars upon each train. Those
so unfortunate as to be farthest from the door
must wait until next time. Among those unfortu-
nate ones was an old Swedish woman, in the heavy
shoes and short frock of her native Northland She
had heavy bundles, and, though she had a place so
near the door that many pushed against her. could
not scramble out. Her burden was too heavy for
her to hold as she stood, and when the rush came
and she seized one package from the floor by her
side she dropped the other, and, in trying to get
it. some one crowded and pushed her aside The
bundle was in the way; impatient foot kicked
il beyond her reach and before she could recover
If the door was shut Thekind old face looked pitt
fully troubled. 4ei
Suddenly as she bowed her old gray head to lift
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26

the abused bundle from the floor, bright, bovi,b
face between her and her treasure and q
pair of strong young hands lifted it into her arms
Surprise and delight struggled in the old wrinkled
countenance, and loud laugh came from two bows
whose faces were pressed against the window out
side the gate.
sSee there, Harry; sec Fred, that is what he
dashed back for"
No; you don't say SO: l thought he went for
peanuts
NO; not for peanuts or popcorn, but 10 pick
up an old woman's bundle Isn't he goose"
Yes; what business has she to be right in the
way with her budget: | gave it good kick"
Here comes the train Shall we wait for him.
Harry And they pounded the window and mo-
toned for Fred come out.
But he shook his head: and nodded toward the
little old woman at his side. He had her bundles.
and her face had lost Its anxious look and was
as placid as the round face of holiday Ouch doll
Come along, Fred Come along, You'll be
left again :.
Never mind. boys; off With you; I'm going to
sec. her through" -
And they went. And Harry repeated. to Dick.
as they seated themselves in the train. Isn't he
a goose. 2"
NO was the indignant answer; "hes a man.
and know another fellow who's goose, AID that's
me- and Fred makes ashamed of myself"
'"Pooh; you didn't. 49ean anything. You only
gave it "a push"
: Il know it; but I feel as mean as if Fred had
caught me picking her pocket
The train whirled away. The next one came,
Rapid transit for East New York all aboard"
shouted the. man at the door
The gate was opelr There was another rush.
In the crowd was the old Swede woman. but by her
side was Fred Monroe. He carried the heavy bur
den; he put his 1.-THE young figure between her and
the press. With the same air he would have shown
his own. mother. he saw her through" And when
the gate was. shut turned to my book with CRATE
full warmth TAT my heart that, amid much that is
rude. chivallF still lives the browning charm of
manly BOA -Pittsburg Observer
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
AUNT BUSY HAS HER SAY.

Dear Nieces and Nepheyvs: Aunt Busy hoTes
Q that the beautiful feast of Christmas one of
perfect happiness for all her dear Sunbeams She
is happy when she thinks of the sunshine dispensed
by the Sunbeams, too
The 5surest way to be happy is to aid in the
happiness of others. and Aunt Busy hopes that the
dear children will always remember her advice just
the same advice that given Aunt Busy many
and many time when she young. Perhaps
had she needed the advice, she would now be
happier woman she viii give her dear nieces and
nephews the benefit of her experience, and hope
that they will never know what unhappiness means
May the New Year bring every blessing and.
JOY to the dear children who write to
AUNT BUSY.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
LA MOREARTY.
CHRISTMAS.
(By May Morearty, Omaha, Ncb.)

If we could have looked in a certain house one
beautiful Christmas eve we would have seen mamma
preparing the turkey for next day, and MANI happy
little children dancing around, all eager to help,
for they are unusually good tonight, they
pect old Santa TO make his annual visit there to-
night
In this home Christmas would not seem to be
Christmas if the holy candle was not there, and
if they did not all gather around to papa light
ii before they scampered upstairs TO bed where
they tried so hard to go sleep
They had TO resist a great temptation on their
way to bed. by not taking sly peep into the par
lor for sister had trimmed large tree, and it was
not TO be seen until Christmas dag
You may be sure that no one slept after day
light Christmas morning. And you could hear
the merry laughter and shouts of JOY ringing
through every room. Old Santa Claus was very
generous and had filled their stockings with candy,
nuts and many toys. A large tree stood i'll the cor
ner of one room. The parlor was decorated with
holly, and tiny red and green bells were suspended
from the chandeliers, which were trimmed in red
and green. The library floor was soon covered with
books, games dolls, wagons, horses trunks, blocks,
mugs, baskets, candy, dishes. nuts oranges rings,
brushes, combs, bracelets, statues pictures toy ami
mails, magic lantern and endless other things, for
there were great many little tots there to enjoy
them.
The baby was running up and down the dining
rooom pushing music roller. pulling horse and
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
LETTERS AND ANSWERS.

Ogden, Dec. -.
Ny Dear Aunt Busy: 1 hope the boys have not
gotten ahead of in sending you a little Xmas
gift We send you by today's mail souvenir of
Ogden, Utah. / am very glad that a namesake of
mine was fortunate enough to win that great big
dollar. I am almost as glad as if l had gotten
it myself. We have formed club. The boys have
a president, and so have the girls. | will write
YOU about it next time. We are very busy prepar-
ing our Xmas tree so | viii close by wishing you
theh compliments of the season. | am your low
ing niece, TERESA ID. OCONNOR.
Aunt Busy feels that no words can properly ex-
press her appreciation to the dear Ogden neces for
so kindly remembering her. The gift you sent is
pretty indeed and Aunt Busy wishes to say that
She will always cherish the kindest memories of the
dear girls and boys of Ogden. Aunt Busy sends
her love to her dear niece, Teresa and extends to
her the most sincere wishes for Merry Christ
mas.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26

The honldl;est language carries convictioniif it
IS the truth
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
LIKE BETHLEHEM.

Guarding their focks, that haowed night of old
The shepherds saw Judea like a gem
Flashing her lights Ger humble Bethlehem.
Unto those simple watchers of the fold
Came echoes of the feasting: did they hold
Vain longings in their hearts? Did they condemn,
But human-like what God had planned for them
Aspiring to the power. and the gold?
But 10! unto their watching eyes was given
The glory of earths one sweet night of heaveni
So we, repining oft, for things afar
The worldly things, that vain and empty are.
Forget the little city of our heart
Where lies heaven, glorious and. apart.
Catholic World.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
OGDEN Oct %

Dear Aunt Busy: This Is my first letter
hope you will like it. | just started to St. Jo-
seph's school. / like it very well. [ am u years
old and have six sisters. brought my little sis
ter to school last Thursday We had very nice
time. Do you know pastor, Father Cushna-
ham, l think he is very nice. | take books from
the library. Our church is the pride of Utah. L
hope to make my first Holy Communion this year.
I study very hard. We have had many contests
against the boys. I will tell you who beats the
next time, if it is the girls. Your niece
EDNA HEALY.
A glad welcome 10 the little Ogden niece! You
are fortunate to have so many sisters, dear. Aunt
Busy had two sisters once, but they went to heaven
many years ago. She would not want them back
because they are happy, but she feels lonely for
them very often. Yes, Aunt Busy has the honor of
knowing your pastor who is a grand and noble
priest. Write soon again. dear.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
POPE Plus < was TIE cH1LpREN,s CHOICE

From the Antipodes comes an authentic and
interesting account of what some might term the
unconscious prescience of childhood, and what
others would probably call the wonderful attraction
which kindly face possesses for the little ones.
After noting the recent confirmation of the say
ing of the Romans to the effect that 'he who en-
ters the conclave a pope comes out a cardinal"
the New Zealand Tablet says
friend the Rev. G. Doyle pastor of ST. Arnaud's
(Victoria), placed the published portraits of all
the leading cardinals before the children of his
parish school and asked them to pick from among
them the one that was to be the next occupant of
the chair of st. Peter. The children selected Car
dinal Sarton
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
Ogden. Nov. II.

ogden, Nov il.
Ny Dear Aunt Busy: "The Club that Covers
Gods Children with the Mantle of Charity would
be a good name for your club. / study
ing hard, preparing to make my first Holy Com
munion. / had grand trip to Ireland last year.
| visited all the important places there and came
back with heart full Of love and veneration for
the Irish people. ] had a big time. The people
there thought | was wonderful Yankee. Come
to Ogden and see the beautiful cement walks all
around the new church. Yes, [ forgot to tell you
! brought Father Cushnahan many pretty
Mrs from the land of his birth. Ny brother Ed
ward is writing you. he is the baby of the fam
lily. I hope l will win the prize. Tell the Dorseys
I want them to write you; also the Clam Dggers
Are they dead! Your rowing. rambling nephew,
WALTER SMITH.
Such a bright, newsy letter from Nephew Wal
ter. Aunt Busy would like to hear more about
the grand trip to ireland. The Irish people GER
tainly are the lovable people in the world, only
The Americans, of course. Aunt Busy hopes that
the Dorseys and the little Clam Diggers not
dead, but she really knows nothing about them
any more, to her great regret. Write soon again,
Walter.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
Our Boys and Girls.
Edited by Aunt Busy,
A COLD.

He has a cold, and life no more
SIs fair and radiant IS of yore
aIIe sees no sunset gild the sky.
Emo autumn colors greet the eve:
#For him the earth is full of shiIls
#And potions capsales, salves and pills.
shot baths and blankets, coughs and tears
advice and sympathy and sneers;
Red eyes that mark present plight
Without the glee of yesternight
6And friends declare: Twill soon be we'll
oOr else twill kill you; who can tell?'
cot all the ills life can unfod
His is the worst who has a cod.
Washington Star.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26
Omaha. Neb.. Dec. 9.

Dear Aunt Busy: | think the name that was
chosen for the club was a very good one. |
going to send name in, but didn't get around to
il in time | have a cousin in the st. Mary's
academy | hope Santa Claus will remember all
The poor this year Mae will enclose Christmas
story. Your loving niece.
VIOLA MOREARTY.
Such long time, dear little niece since you
wrote to Aunt Busy! She is very glad that you
did not forget her. Give Aunt Busy's love to your
talented sister Her story is very well written.
Aunt Busy hopes that Santa Claus was good to the
little Sunbeam who thought about the poor.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-12-26

There are many good intentions, many more
generous inspirations, few resolutions, still less per-
severance | see many intelects exercised, rightly
disposed wills, but very few decided characters. T
speak of the people who are virtuous-O zanaln
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
4 RfPORT q UNTRUE. / :.
GEORGE GEI5sEL VERY MUCH
ALIVE.

F. stangl of the Stearns county
bank. today received letter from
Hon. Geo. Geissel, who In located at
San Bernadino, CAL, and on which he
refers to the recent report in circula-
tion here that he had ended his life by
suicide. Mr.. Geissel, in the know
ledge that the report is pure fiction.
takes 1t jokingly for he says: 81 am
actually proud of the newspaper arti-
Gle, for it shows that life spent in
Minnesota was not in vain. It is
quite a satisfaction that my old
friends and acquaintances think Of me
yet, and while it is not very oompli-
mentary to say Nat have committed
suicide, I shall ok\erfully accord them
the privilege, as it lid no harm to me
In the days gor) !, by they said q
good many worse things about me.
and which I may MT always have de-.
served. Let them have their say and
We will close the chapter. - Mr.. Gels
sci writes that prospects are for q
very prosperous year. For the first
time since he has lived in California
they have had sufficient rain. and
with rain the whole country is in
lloom. Mr.. Geissel subscribes himself
the Give suicide. "-Journal- Press.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
Sullivan Lake.

May 13.-Gardens nearly all planted
in this section =:
The people who came to the lake for
their health last fall got considerably
hel-:hy and went to Pierz last week.
W. A. Cotk went to Pierz the 14th.
Frank Johneon went to the Falls on
business Monday last. -~ +.
Miss C)ra Wilson has been sick for
some time.
w. A. Cook and T. Randall made q
business call on MI. Brand at his mill
ON Sunday last.
W. J. Moegrove was the guest OF
VIM. MAttson of Roosevelt last week.
A new industry. Mrs. Ford has new
potatoes az large as hens eggs. They
we're grown in sand In the cellar
The lake was very rough. Monday
and Tuesday, the roughest We have
seen for some time
Mr.. Randall has eheared his sheep.
The miscreants who set fire near
Mrs. Ford's place on the 9Th are
known. The family were away at the
time and reached home just in time
and with the help Of Mr.. Randall, put
it out.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
n. P. FINDS FEASIBLE ROUTE
THROUGH LEAF MOUNTAINS. :.

For sometime ::past, the Northern
Pacific engineers have been busily en-.
gagged In trying to find q feasib bic route
for the cutoff from some point on the
Fergus Falls branch between Henning
and Battle Lake. to swanville or aom-
point not far west Of Little FAlIe.
The engineers who have been working
On this survey have run q good many
lines but were not satisfied until . ra-
vine was found in the Leaf Mountains
which will allow good road bed
without heavy grades. The survey
which is declared satisfactory runa
out from Battle Lake. The manage
ment OF tho road is evidently deter.
mined to make the grades as light "a
possible. which goes to confirm the "a.
port that the cutoff is intended for
heavy traffic. -Wadena Tribune.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
ORGANIZE THE OFF1CEHoLDERs.

O1N06NAAG 4A8 OE C4NGoOAOCG60.
The carpenters union Of Mime
apolis will undertake to secure amend
m ents to the constitution of the Min
nesota Federation of Labor, whose an.
nual convention will be held at Little
Falle June to 10. It is proposed, for
instance, that no person who is a
member Of organized labor and who
at the same time holds public Office,
of either appointive or elective na-
ture, shall be an officer in the Mime
sofa Federation Of Labor. Another
proposed amendment provides that it
shall be the duty Of the federation
council to pass judgment upon all
strikes, lockouts and other matters
that may be referred to them, always
having due respect for the higher
authority Of national or international
law. When strikes or lockouts have
been approved they may direct the
secretary to issue and distribute to ali
the unions In the state q circular sett'
ing forth the facts and calling upor
them for such assistance az may seen
wisest and best.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
MOTLEY.

May 1.-THE bank here will have
the safe used In the Vernd. leoank, Mr..
Hazlett having bought q new enc for
his institution there.
Geo. VOLTS Is mile contract tor
grading on the new 500 extension
takes . lot Of local people from us for
some months. Among those working
for Nh. Wolf are Clarence and Clyde
Townsend, Jesse Hanks, Arthur Lynes,
Ed Holm, Tim Foley, Will Lampman,
Will Park. Joe Vieu and others.
Mrs. Frank Young and children have
gone to Iowa.
Miss Laura Stills returned to Duluth
after . visit here.
Drs. I. b. Tower and Ben are visit
ing relatives in Wright county.
Jas. Whitford wrote from Oregon
that he fled on very fine timber
claim.
NJ. n. Merrill has been eleted cap
tain and Sherman Jacobs manager Of
the bali team.
Mrs. D. A. Robinson Of Mission
went to the Falls to visit her mother.
Mrs. G. Davis left for home In Mis-
:soula, Mont, Tuesday, after . visit
here.
Henry Meyer Of Long Prairie. ID
helping In the blacksmith shop Of hid
brother-in-law, e. A. Eggerth.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
PRISONER ESCAPES.
LIFLER PREFERS COUNTRY
LANES TO PRISON LIFE.

Moses Lider. who stole q suit OF
clothes from NJ. Lafond last week, and
who was In the county Jail awaiting
action by the grand jury. left the jail
some time Saturday night. Repre-.
senting that he was subject to fits, he
had been given the liberty Of the cor.
,ridor. ~s-
At midnight he was there, by 9
O'Clock he was gone He went through
the trap door used to get at the
plumbing. and got into the basement.
With a window weight be dug
th ough the wall and then he wae
lover the hills and far away The
ingenious individual has not been To-
Gated.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
viNflAND

May 16-Nr. and Mrs. Wiley were
In Brainerd.
Tom Warren and D. Magee were up
from Onamia Saturday.
B. Richard of Daigle's hotel was q
Brainerd and Datyon visitor last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Rider have been
visiting their daugher. Mrs. Mann, at
Midland.
G. Rodgers has left for Princeton
where he will visit for some time.
Stewart Oliver from Cross Lake is
paying a visit to his parents.
Mre. J. S Collins is visiting friends
before she leaves for her future home
at Sparta, Wis
There will be religious services in
Daigle's hall at Vineland as usual the
last Sunday in May at 8 o'clock p. m. i,
by Rev. Raymond of Cove
The Queen Ann has brought to the
outlet several large boooms of logs
The new store is almost completed
Everybody csll and see the pretty hats
on exhibition by Mrs. Wiekel's.
Miss Brockway has given up he,
school at Wigwam Bay on account o1
IL; health and gone to Mime apolis It
consult with doctors.
The pile driving machine has beer
on Rice lake driving piles to faster
the booms to. but is laid up for re-
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
CfNTR Al NORTH PRAIRIE

May 18.-Jendro Bros Of Elmdale
came down last Saturday to take their
engine home, which they recently
bought of Kiefer & 20. They en-
ployed Thomas Pietron. Jr.. % engi-
neer during the transportation.
The engagement Of Sam Hennek Of
st. Anna and Mary Hollama has been
announced.
Jake Kiser Of Swan River attended
church here Sunday.
Frank Popp Of Graham was . caller
Sunday.
Born-To Nh: and Mira ThoA
Jeeok, . son. recently.
Thoa. J. Trutwin Of Ledoux was 4
pleasant caller ct this place and Opole
the last part Of last week..
Jake Jaoobee Of st. Paul transacted
business In our villsss last Friday.
Frank Posoh Lost . goood COW. -
NJ :: Simon Kuklook IL .quits sick.
BIDS WANTED! ..~
n voice ls hereby given that sealed
bids will Be received, by the under
signed building committee until the
first day Of June. . O'Clock .. m. ,
1908. for building . solid brick school
house ct North Prairie, Dist. No. &.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the postoface. Brick and ahinglea
have been purchased by the commit.
tee. All rights reserved to receiv ve
and reject bids.
Jacob Themes,
Nick Burgra6.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
EAST DARLING

May 1o.-The strike Of the steel
gang. for q per day was settled ct
$l.71 They had been getting @1.6o.
and paying g. 50 q week for board.
The work IL hard.
Some are dissatisfied because We
d"n't.get mail twice a day a. petit
toned. But many Of our people get
their mail onlyonce q week anyhow, 30
we dom 'tsee the use Of kicking, andRo.
ing to the Falls to mail letters instead
of here,
John A. shelin intends to paint .
house In West Darling this week If he
gets time enough. He is kept busy.
Several people in section SO, living
a mile from the ostoalce still get
; mail at Little Falls. OF course this
>doesn't help our postofice business.
The new stores stock is not yet in
place.
The Pike Greek lady is in Minne-
apolis and will never be back except
on q visit.
We have two]adies ofthe same name
Mrs. Selma Anderson-getting mai!
here. To avoid confusion, better put
on the farm name.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
BRlCKYARD.

May 18-Mise Clara Manbeck made
US call last Thursday.
The C]overleaf sewing society met
with Mre. Mary Stevens last Thurs
day.
Rex Muncy was caller here last
Saturday.
Miss Minnie Taylor came home Sat-
urday and made short visit and re-
turned to her school Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and daughter
Vi lot and Miss Della Bartholomew
visited Mrs. Van Ztle Sunday.
Mrs. Van Zile called on Mrs. Cham
bers Monday
Miss Lsvina Raymond cane home
Sunday to visit few days and will
return to Little Falls Tuesday
Mrs.. Lille Chambers was q caller
at Little Eli last Thursday.
Mrs. E. Manbeck and Mrs. Lille
Chambers visited at Theo. Bredaeld'a 4
last Sunday.
Mr.. L. Birch and Mrs. Manbeck
were callers at J. Hamilton's Satur-
day.
Sam Longfellow has gone to work
on the railroad on the extra gang.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
CELEBRATE nth OF MAY.

CELEBRATE nth OF MAY.
The celebration Saturday evening oi
the Norwegian Independence day. va,
attended by . large crowd. and was q
great success. The violin solos Of Prof.
Aakhus won merited applause. John
E. Anderson's eloquent and scholarly
oration in Norwegian was one Of the
features Of the evening. N. N. Berg
helm gave mastery orstion in Eng.
lish on the history Of Norway and the
meaning Of the day celebrated. Mr..
Bergheim' q address was very eloquent
and Instructive. The songs by the
mems choir were numbers deserving
mention.
There was dancing after the pro-
gram was given.
About twenty Brainerd people attend
ed the entertainment.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
NORTHEAST DARLING

May 20.-Mcst of our people are
pretty peaceable, but there is q few
that feel war-like. Better have q
board Of arbitration.
The chimney sweeper couldn't sat.
isfy everybody. although he did good
work Import man from the Falls
to do this necessary work, If you
wish, but 1t will cost more.
Garden stuff is looking nice.
The river has overdowed the low
lands and seeding is still delay ed.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22
PINE TREE co. OFFICERS.

st the annual meeting of the stock.
holders and directors Of the Pine Tree
Lumber Co., ct Moscstine, Ia, last
week, officers were reelected % fol.
lows:
Presidentt-Peter Musser.
Vice President-M. G.. Norton.
Sec. Treas. r. D. Musser.
Gen. Msnager-C. A. Weyerhasuser.
The. :.Anthes Lumber Col Of Musca-
tine which operates line Of lumber
yards in Iowa, at its annual meeting
at Muscatine, reelected G. &. Musser
president, e. N. Hoover vioe-presi-
dent, B. D. Musser treasurer, and L.
P. Antilles secretary and general man
sger.
Little Falls herald., 1903-05-22

The strike of the steel gang on the
line between Little Falls and Sta
pies, was of short duration, most OF
the men going back to work Friday
morning at 81. rs per day, a com.
promise wage. The mel had been
getting 81. 80. and struck for 50.