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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
A Happy
NewYear''s Day
BERTHA E. COOLER

Nov, Elsie Lawrence" the girl Sc
verely addressed the woful reflection in
the great glass door of the station, Il
hope you're not going to cry. Remem-
Der, you're much too old for such child
1shness. 1t does seem bad that father
must so home, and on New Years
day of all days, but you must be brave,
as he said, and have just as happy a
New Years day as you can"
1t did seem hard to be left all alone
They had come to this wonderful city,
ELSIE Lawrence and her father, and ar
rangements had been made for placing
the girl in a seminary.
When Elsie Lawrence walked
through the beautiful marble-tiled sta
ton and stood looking out at the white
: world that lay before her it seemed
that the tears must come, for she was,
oh, so lonely.
Outside it was just as crisp and as
clear and as sunshiny as a New Years
day should be. The snow sparkled with
a million diamond lights, and sifted
onto the roofs and the trees a tender
white covering that made the city seem
fairy-land. Elsie dreaded to face that
biting cold. 1t was so pleasant and
warm inside. But, surely, one could not
spend New Years day in the waiting
room of the station. AS she went down
the broad avenue toward Miss Morgan s
seminary Elsie quite forgot the cold
and the loneliness in the interest OF
watching the people who were hurry
ing this way and that. 1t made her a
little sad, too, when she thought that
everyone in all the great city was hav-
ing happy time except herself. Every.
one, it seemed, had some place to go;
sleighloads of young people were pass
ing, and often they cried out Happy
New Year," to someone on the street.
Elsie thought of the girls at home, in
Fairhaven, and she wondered what they
would say if they could see her, standing
on the corner Of two broad streets
wishing so earnestly that she knew
someone on whom she might make a
New Years call. With a clatter and a
rush and much sliding of wheels owe,
the shining track, great yellow cal
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
TIE PASSING YEARS.
Each One Brings n Betterment OF
Some Kind to All Man.
kind.

The fugitive years follow each other
on their appointed rounds. To some they
come in too rapid succession-life and
time are evanescent In the thoughts and
experience Of others they drag tediously
! along and seem as if the end was infinite
distances away.
In youth the years are too long In
age they are too short. At the beginning
of the journey of life it seems as if it
never would come to an end. Toward
it's close it seems as if the end would be
reached far in advance of its established
period.
But in reality time does not fly more
rapidly for the old than it does for the
young. Youth sees the end in the far
distant perspective. Age sees it within
narrow range of vision. That is the sole
difference of view in which the lapse of
time is contemplated.
These are obvious thoughts as we pass
the milestones of life Each monument
measuring the distance which we have
Travelled is also monitor with its lessons
and warnings-having message of re-
proof or of consolation and hope as the
judgment of time and events may dis
tribute its awards.
They are timely thoughts as we pass
that of the new. AS the closing year
passes by to-
Join the years before the flood
its successor comes with its new tasks
and trials, its missions of duty and its
hopes of accomplishment It is all be-
fore u.s. 1t has its labors and its rewards
awaiting every day and every hour.
1t is not necessary in order to gain the
rewards of conscientious endeavor that
the activities of life should be wearing
and unintermittent Readiness, willing
ness, the spirit to do and to suffer if neces-
sary fulfill the demands of duty. AS Mil
ton says
They also serve who stand and wait
It is subject for universal congratu-
lation that each passing year brings bet
terment to mankind. The improvements
which science and experiment have made
the common property of the world are
evidence that an ever-loving and benevo-
lent Providence controls the events of
our existence. Each passage of the earth
through it's orbit brings countless bless
ings in human amelioration. The benefits
of nature and progress descend ultimate
ly upon all, like vernal showers and sum-
mer dews.
For every gift which the times and
seasons bring we owe constantly ac-
cumulating debt of gratitude to the
source whence all blessings fow We may
best pay our debt by the exercise of char
ity-by dividing with others more needy
the bounty which We possess. This Is
the highest form of worship
With soul as strong as mountain river
Pouring out praise to the Almighty Oliver.
-Chicapn Daily Chronicle
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That's what we don't, sir" she said,

That's what we don't, SIR" she said,
with decision. WEN jess about out. I
guess by to-norrer it'll be all gone. Miss
Helfer's Almost a shakin' with cold
sometimes. She had two shawls arOun'
her when you rung the bell, but she took
'em off,
Mr.. Hunt had heard enough-quite
enough.
Poor, dear old soul!" he said to him
self, as he went out on his ministering
journey.
He kept his promise-he was not gone
long. He put bunch of bright carna-
lions into the old lady's hand and then
he said to his wife smilingly that it was
time to move on"
Polly let them out Of the front door.
Returning to the room, she found the
old lady in a rapture of JOY There were
tears in her eyes, but she was smiling.
The fragrant, rosy carnations were still
in her hand. On low chair beside her
was the basket the Hunts had brought.
Look, Polly she cried, in glee that
was like a child's.
And Polly looked and laughed. What
she saw was plate of sliced turkey
dainty biscuit, print OF butter, a mince
pie, frosted plum cake, oranges, grapes,
nuts. raisins and candy.
ooh, MY" cried Polly, what a fine
New Year We do be havin' after ALL"
| Presently the grocers boy delivered a
heavily filled basket and a message.
Tell yer missus Buck Bowers sed he'd
be here to-morrer mornin' at eight
o'clock sure"
What for?" asked the amazed
Polly.
What for?" mockingly. "Why, to
bring the load O. coal, of course"
"Oh. my gracious! l b'lieve there's
fairies aroun'-I do SOL" and after clos
ing the door on the grocer's boy Polly
felt inclined to stand on her head by
way of celebrating the delightful new
state of things.
She left the basket standing in the hall
as it was too heavy for her to attempt ia
carry, but she could smell the coffee and
took that package with her, also two or
three more.
"Oh, Miss Helfer," she exclaimed
another big baskets come, an it's les
full O. everything. Here's coffee fer vol1
-an'-tea an sugar. An to-morre,
theirs big load O coal a-comin'."
'Polly!"
"Yes, num-"
"What does it mean-all that great
basket Of things you're telling about
and the coal coming tomorrow"
Il dunno"
But who sent the groceries? Who is
going to send the coal?"
Polly looked mystified. She stood
boring the toe of her old shoe into the
rug. Suddenly light broke over he,
face.
Il guess it's the Lord, maam. Yor
sed the Lord I'D PROVIDE heard YOU
an He's done it."
The old lady folded her hands.
"Bless the Lord, oh, my soul!" she
said, fervently.
i've thought of something, Miss Hell
fer" Polly suddenly broke out, excited
ly. 81 guess Mr.. Richard Hunts ABR
helpin' the Lord"
The old lady smiled
1--WE have the same thoughts about il
Polly, you and l." she said.
| Don't be waiting till the sorrow
All has passed away;
| Don't be waiting till tomorrow,
| Smile bit to-day.
When the clouds all dull and dreary
Hang about the earth,
That is when greeting CHEEKY
Counts for what it's worth"
Christian Intelligencer
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23

what there is to prevnt my turning over
a new leaf on New Years day."
She laughed
ut would be a good idea," she
said.
We'll, then, encourage me in it,"
$50 will
She arose at once and was soon ready
to face the storm, with basket on her
arm.
whats in it," Mr.. Hunt asked, as he
relieved his wife of the basket
Sugar and spice and everything
NICE" she quoted.
A little maid opened the door when
they reached Mrs. Helfer's. To Mr..
Hunts question as to how the latter
was the child answered:
'She's not very we'll, ma'am," and
then, lowering her voice to confiden-
tial whisper, Il guess she's awful lone
some. She bin crying-I saw her"
The weary old face frightened when
little Polly led the callers in, but both
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt we're observant and
read "between the lines" that the dear
old lady was not only sorrowful but
troubled.
Il wish you Happy New Year." said
Mrs. Hunt, taking the thin old hands in
close grasp.
"Happy New Year," Mr.. Hunt
echoed, his greeting as cordial as his
| wife's.
Thank you," responded the old lady
warmly, land I wish you both a Happy
New Year.
I'VE had fine turkey for dinner to-
day." said Mr. Hunt, land rather think
my wife brought you piece" uncover
ing the basket. Eyes, sure enough, here
it is!''
Nov, Dick" said his wife, you've
made your speech; sit down, please"
He sat down with sigh, pretending to
feel hurt He looked so comical that
Mrs. Helfer's spirits arose so far that
she laughed.
Il am greatly obliged to you both for
remembering me-" she said. I'm going
to confess that I've been longing for
some turkey for a week and now here it
is"
The trio chatted pleasantly for little
while and then Mr.. Hunt arose sudden
ly.
1--WE thought of an errand or two," he
said. "You two can have the floor to
yourselves until return. I'll not be
gone long" He met the small maid In
the hall.
Polly" he said, Il don't want to pry
into Mrs Helfer's affairs, but I'm really
anxious to know If she has everything
she needs. She's an old friend, you
know, and friend Of my mothers.
Does she need anything, Polly?"
Yes, sir, deed she do; but she didn't
say so. She amt no complainer-that's
what she amt. She amt had no coffee
s1nce-since-"
Go on, Polly, talk fast. Since when?'
Since her money took wings an
flew. dunno where it flew to, but that's
what someone said-it flew, an she
don't hev butter no more. I wanted to
tell the grocer's boy we was out, but
Mrs. Heller she say: No, not now
Polly; some other time" r. :&..
It doesn't seem hardly warm enough
in the house, Polly. Do you have plenty
of coal?' -. d. -, iI$g>s
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
THE NEW YEAR,
Where I'm wattin', waitin',
JeSsamines ara uhito.

where m Watt1n', Waitin',
Jessamines are white;
Dews ore drippin', drippin'.
Through the perfumed night:
An I'm way Off yonder
Comes the "wheet-te-wheer
OF the happy fieldlark,
Bubblin' down to me.
An the suns a-shinin'
In each drop O. dew,
Where I'm waitin'. waitin'.
Waitin', here fer you;
Know you're comm, comm,
An I walt fer you
'Mongst midwinter roses
Drippin' wet with dew;
Know that you Will bring me
Pleasure. but I know
Ev'ry bubblin' cup O. joy
Has Its dregs O. woe.
But I'm waiting for you
Where the dewdrops blink.
Anxious for your comm.
Dyin' for a drink;
Waitin' for the future
You are bound to bring,
Waitin' 'mongst the dcwdrops
Where the fed Iarks sing;
Waitin' for the goblet,
Bitter-sweet an all,
On my knees I'm waitin'.
Where the fiel6larks call,
j. M. Lewis. in Houston Post.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23

her baby on her bosom and rushed to
the bell-tower to make his chimes a
paen OF praise to the Father who had
filled his life with blessing. How they
loved him-that baby-their only one
their all! How he and Elspeth had
watched each new development-how
proudly guided the first tottering step;
how carefully repeated the first lisping
word! How joyfully they trained and
taught him, while the father, too busy
in his struggle for their maintenance to
realize his great ambition, transferred il
uncomplainingly from his own future tc
that of his son! Nor had their hopes
been vain. The boy studied-improvine
every opportunity with untiring zeal, I'M
til at last the great organ in the cathe-
dral below Numbered its glorious music
responsive to the touch of the boyish
fingers. People thronged to hear. Rup-
recht's services were demanded else
where-brilliantp prospects opened before
him. and the inevitable separation drew
near.
New Years Eve! How many anniver-
saries this shadowy hour held! The boy
babe them good-by while Elspeth clune
to him and sobbed, and her husband
rushed away to tell the chimes his agony
as he had poured into them his joy. AS
he sat waiting even as now, step came
up the stair, and some one entered the
belfry chamber, and the voice he loved
said tenderly: "Mein Water, let me play
the chimes tonight I will leave with
them message to comfort you when you
are sad-a message for you and the moth
er, too.
"when hear it in the far-off land it
will be my mothers voice that sings to
me, and when you play it, mein Water, it
will say to you, 'Ruprecht loves me-
Then you will pray God watch over my
boy and keep him safe for me- and the
All-Father will hear"
When Ruprecht struck the massive
keys it was the simple old Pleyel's hymn
he played, but he lent his beautiful voice
to the clangor Of the bells and sang his
mothers favorite words:
g. "Children Of the Heavenly King
<6> AS ye journey sweetly sing;
III Sing your Saylour's worthy praise
9t Glorious in His works and ways"
a moment later he was gone. The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
UnallOyed Bliss.

Aren't you going to wear that neck
tie gave you on Christmas" inquired
Mr.. Meekton's wife.
"Of course, am, Henrietta. was
saving it up. I'm going to wear that red
necktie and my nile green smoking
jacket and my purple and yellow socks,
and smoke one of those birthday cigars
you gave me, all at once."-Washington
Star. "a. ~ -.sf<=g,s q Z, =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Staten Island Oyster Pie.

Scald quart of oysters in their own
liquor; when it comes to the boiling
point skim out the oysters and set
where they will keep hot. Add to the
liquor two cups Of hot water, season to
taste with salt and pepper. Rub two
ounces of butter to paste with two
ounces of flour, dilute with a cup of hot
milk and add to the broth. Stir and
cook until smooth and creamy. Have
ready a crust of nice light biscuit dough
rolled half an inch thick; cut into
squares and drop into the boiling stew.
Cover closely and cook 80 minutes.
When done take them up carefully and
place in a hot dish. Stir the oysters
into the broth, and when thoroughly
hot turn into the dish with the Dump
lings.-Washingto Star.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Rites for the Old Year.

Little Mabel had been taken by her
narents to New Years watch party.
and as the clock struck r., some one
shouted, 1.-The old year is dead; hurrah
for the newt"
Mamma" said sleepy Mabel, will
we have to stay for the funeral?"-\
Cleveland Leader.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Bacon Broiled in Oven.
Delectable Apples.

Fill the place where the core has been
removed from apples to be baked with a
.raisin,-a piece of lemon, cinnamon, and
as much sugar as possible. Wien baked
add spoonful of sherry to each apple.
Ladies' Home Journal ..~ - .,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Japanese Petroleum.

The Japanese petroleum appears in
gas wells, asphalt springs anG mud vol
canoes. The Importance of the depos-
its was only recently recognized. = A
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Hail and Farewell.

Good-by, old year, good-by-good-by
For thee a tear and heartfelt sigh
Howe'er the New Year work his will,
Thy gifts were good-we love thee still.
Detroit Free Press
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23

Z First Christmas Celebration.
) Christmas was first celebrated as
feast of the Christian church about the
year 1904. D.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23
Snow Pyramids.

Beat to a stiff foam the whites of one
half dozen eggs, add small teacup of
currant jelly and whip all together
again; fill as many saucers as you wish
to serve half-full of rich, sweet cream,
then drop in the center of each saucer
a large tablespoonful Of the beaten eggs
and jelly in the form of little pyramids.
Peoples Home Journal.
Bacon BroiIed in Oven.
Put as many slices of good bacon as
required in a wire gridiron and set in
very hot oven, over pan to catch the
drip. Turn and brown lightly and
quickly, and in the easiest possible man
ner. Serve with eggs, or as relish with
veal cutlets-Country Gentleman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-12-23

Where They Finish.
The little party of politicians is en-
loving a trip through the tall timber.
One night they encamp at the side of
a placid stream. In the stiffness of
early morn they are aroused by sono-
rous 'tBoom-er-oom-er-oo
The sound dies away, only to be sue
ceeded by a fainter "Boom-er-oom-o Dom
-er-oo-o!"
Sitting up in his pajamas, one Of the
politicians observes:
"Say, fellows, I'll bet five dollars this
stream is called Salt river"
"Why?" is the sleepy inquiry. -.
Don't you notice how the booms
end here?'" is the answer.-Judge.
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what there is to prevnt my turning over
a new leaf on New Years day?"
She laughed.
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4.&llHEQlfSEIE18a
Sk N BIZ tC4NTmA QniET. SfsssxA

last AZ TITS cross ana earliest at ITS
nrave."
1T ia quite true that women have
nroduccd NO great masterpieces They
have written no HAT. nor Iefuaa-
tsm Delivered NOT Hamlet nor
sPhaedrr. nor I'apdlaa Last nor
arauruffe. they have designed no
church 1t 1t Peters. composed no
Messiah. carved no Apollo helNos
deere. painted no Last Iudsments
they have invented Ne algebra. NOE
telescopes. mar steam engines. but
they have done aomethlnH faf greater
aud better than all thia Tor u l. AT
their knees that upright ana virtuouh
mon and women have heen trained =
tho most excellent productions In the
world "- Jos de Maistre.
a sufficient measure % civilization
- the influence u Eood women. Ema-
uFaoa.
'arhe future sood OF bad conduct Of
child depensrd entirely upon the
mother Napoleon nouapart
70 DO further impressed by great
mems estimate % the influence uf So=
man and the strength and beauty of
wona nkina read the lives Of 0esths.
scott. HrowniBg. tAneoin. Garfield
MSkfaicY.
And yet Homc women are ndt
PROUD that they are WOMEN.
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sEATTLE, EDMoNos AND
CNE RETT ROITE

Fast 8frs city u Everett OF Ielegra ph.
WINTER SCHEDULE
Three Round Trips Daily
Leave Seattle It's y. m. j. IA. ana
Leave Everett s.25 a. m. 30 o. m. and
30 ,. m
Colman Dock Senttie.
Tverpft Land Co Deck Everett
Teiaphonas Sunset. James ltfls IND ID
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White cotton braid or oolored embrid-
ory.
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"rhe mother In her office, holds the
Ley
OF the soul. and she Il Is who stamps
the eeln
Of character and makes the heing
Who would hc a savage,
Hut for her semitic earca, a Christian
man.
tins woRt.p.s
--t'rem an old play.
"it We wish 10 know the moral and
political condition ef a state W must
ASK What tAnk the women hold IA -.
Their influence embraces the whole
u life, A Wtfe' 4 methrri Two
mAgiesl werls eomrrisins the sweet
eat aource ~ mans felicity. Theirs
Is the rviKn ~ beauty. 0f love of tva-
saua always reign A man takvs
counsel ~ his wife. he obsya his
mother. lie cbsys her lenE after ahe
has ceassd 20 uyv. aud the ideas that
he has received from her become
principles Aimi Martin
a beautiful and ehaate woman IN
the perfect workmanship 81 Almighty
Cost the trac Story Of the angels. the
rare miracle If earth and Inc sole
wondsr " che world '-0eo, uvfmes
The mission - woman en- Hasih, -
give birth
To the merry ef heaven descending On
earth.
The mission of woman, permitted 60
hFuisa
The head ef the serpent and swcstly
infuse.
Through the sorrow and sin II eaFth's
registered curse
The hie.sine which mitiEatss all, born
70 nurse.
And to secths and "a uolace TO help
and "a heal
The sick NoFid that leans on her
Owen Meredith.
We'll sings the poet relative 60 tho
falthfuinexs q woman In standing
clos" te the Master ia the hour ~ IT'S
huniha ton,
Not she with traitgruus Kiss her
Master stunE
Nar yet rsvilsd with uuheiy tongue.
she, when AT the ap0sties feed ceuid
danHrr brave,
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riIrN0s WORTH KNOWING.

THINGS WORTH KNOWING.
Men do not 80 to paradise In
coaches -isaaH fullaw,
The unriEhteous p~nny corrupta the
righteous pound German ptoverh
AZ yna DO not aSeeten your mouth
by sayiak honey ~ yeu DO not Eto~
yiftae.sz hy merely talking - strtas.
ivan fsanln.
ltear 10 az % friend and speak as
little a. possible 81 an enemy bslieva
not all you hear. nor speak all that
you believe. William Dc nrttaine.
n men had only temptations 90 great
alma. they would always be good but
the daily fight with little. ones ae=
customs them 10 defeat Jean Paul
Riehter.
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fentiia are becoming mnro popular
With Americans and desarvedlY ~.
Hiuue they afu of tho same family Ra
the useful bean and pea They are
very Inexpensive ard nutritious They
are how pat upon the market canned.
and even the canned ones can be used
fur soup making
isantil Soup -htek ever and wash
one cup ~ irutils Cock them Ia thrue
plnta ef boiling water until fnndur.
Ruh through a Htrainer, Add enauK n
milk to make II the CONSISTENCY 81 pa
tate suup. Let u come 90 a boil aud
thiekrn with tive tablespoonful Of
butter and tWo Tablespoonful II flour
cooked tpgether as In makinH white
sauce Add salt and pepper 60 taste.
II this SOUP gruws too thick from
standing add little hot milk before
serving.
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Notice 10 Subscribers

II. any evening. your copy Of Tbs
telephone -ailunast. Main iese. or In
dependent lis. any time between
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star has not arrived at 20 o'clock,
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You,d R.,,,r COM. earlr

The choicest Holiday line % Neck
wear, silk and iAnen Handkerchief.
ever shown ~ Seattle. ~ y. brooks
4 co. 1871 Second ave. Arcade bldg
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Eastern College OF Painless
Dentistry

Second and Pike. Masonic Temple
Building.
Thia IL not a eolioEo for studsnts-
hone are employed % uHnltteds Our
stAm " compusod u Dnntlats If lgnk
eIperieuee. who come hers 20 perfect
themsgivaa In our hcieA finc methods
The college fees 81 skilled dentists who
come here 20 learn cur system, enables
uH to EiNa the moat perfect work 10 a
very model price. This II the Qnit
place In ssattio where al absolutely
painless pTepnrauan u used IL u
secrsf uHf hod known and used D. uA
only DO not be nuialsd by thoes who
iorats ID our vicinity 10 profit ~ cur
rri,lftatfou. Our prices are the lowest
consistent with nrHt-ciaNs work.
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ga BLOOD

II had treuhte with my bowlsz which
made ms Hlata impure. as face VAS
cavsrsd with pImplsa witch na rxter-
nal runfTtlN could remove 4 tried year
tleAsareta ard EreHf Naa my iaY when
the ntnnplas disappeared after a
months steady use. I haNr Fucun8-
mendet them - Al my friends ard
quite q feN have found relief &C. -
Hasch. So Park Ave. New Nask cts,
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MnNu rou LUNCuEON.
taanti Houp. truutnuh
baked fiah. Tumata Sauce
boiled Cabbage Acailoped Potatoes
talked Sweet Potatoes.
Cottage puddlna Lemon Aauce.
coffee.