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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
The STRANGERS
THANKSGIVING
BY ELIZABETH FERGUSON SEAT

Mrs. Harmon went about her Thanks
giving preparations with a heavy heart.
for the first time within her recollection
the relatives. each and seycrally. had
sen regrets by reason Of illness. COM
pany. sudden journeys. not one Of the
large connection could be present. with
a sigh she had turned TO those two peren-
rial guests. the minister and the school
teacher: but they. too. had other plans.
II was a dreadful disappointment: the
Thanksgiving dinner and the houseful
OF guests were the very browning cpl
sode Of her yearly labors. Her husband
and three sons felt her distress, but
rather In a reflected way. for no matter
whether guests came or went. they
would be- present. and their interest In
the success of the great dinner was as
Vital as II had ever been. They had
helped To feed tho two pampered tur-
keys and gather In the stores OF fruits
and vegetables. and they looked forward
% the realization OF their antlclpatlons
with lively interest. The day dawned
clear and cold. and Mrs. Harmon began
her final preparations for the event. the
lack OF guests. or even the Anticipation
OF any. disturbed her 80 greatly that she
appealed to her sons Dick and John
aud Benjamin watched her spread the
icing upon a fruit cake alphabetically.
Tell you. mother. whatll We do" de.
olarcd Dick. mischleyiously. well 20
down 10 whore our line joins the big
road. and Wen Just invite whoever
passes, along, providing We like his
looks
His mother looked doubtful well.
not too many. you know. Dick. and do II
IN tho right way. I don't suppose that
any bodyN come. or even pass BY. for
that matter. That his road Is a pretty
lonesome one. especially 80 late In the
season"
The boys departed UPON their novel
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
HOW TO OBSERVE THE DAY
Make Your Thanksgiving Practical
by Making Others Happy
How to Do II.

one way. and a most commo sense
one, Is By paying bills. certainly the
small ones. and more especially those
that are owing to working people. or
to boarding house keepers. butchers,
bakers. groccrs or landlords. Money
kept In circulation will keep many
wants supplied. many little holes
stopped. and II anyone must walt. 4,
should ordinarily be the man OF means.
the n who can best afford to do so,
not those who depend on the days In.
come to supply the daily needs. says
the New York observer.
During a little disappointment In het
first housekeeping arrangements, n
young housokceper found Il necessary
to send out her washing instead Of hay.
Ing 1t done In the house IA she had
been doing. It then became one OF her
unwrlttcn laws to pay when the clothes
were brought home. At one time they
came a day earlier In the week than
usual. and the two dollars were not
ready As II was Thanksgiving day.
the h%ousckecpcr. who was giving q din.
ner. tried TO get a larger bill changed
by one Of her guests. As she could not,
she told the child that she would stop,
with the money, on her way 10 the
Office the next day.
Il shall never forget the expression
On hat child's face" said the lady In
referring to the accident. and I
thought that I knew what Il mcant, Ex.
cusing myself from my guests. temper.
arily. I rushed out to the nearest gro.
Gerry, bought some triflne article that
I needed. and almost ran with the
change. the six blocks to the home
where my laundrcss lived 10 hnd her
sitting down Ia a THANKSGIVING dinner
of bread aud wator for the children
with a little pot Of tea added for the
mother. You can hardly imagine thu
good feeling that was mine. a. re.
turned to my own festivities. when
knew how much OF comfort the honest
pay Tor honest work must have brought
20 that humble home"
Hire all the work done ,ha' ran pos
slbly be Afforded, and then 80. that the
pay II prompt. II you woil. be prnc.
Teal In making Thanksgiving day a
happy n among the unfortunate See
10 II. too. that you do rot 'uEn a deaf
ear to all who ask for employment
when your own wants are supplied. for
the need ~ labor Il greater than tho
need % charity, and you may be able
TO suggest work TO others where you
cannot relieve In person, and 80 put the
destitute and dependent In the way OF
self helpfulncss, which Is the greatest
~ all charities.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
THANKSGIVING.

To-day the Eighty mart Is st,.i,
And trade and traffic cease their Slices,
The Idle wheel, the sleeping mil.
Attest a nations thankfuiness.
To-day a strong young nation stands
silent before It's magnitude.
Hlsh-hcarted. lifting die hands
In simple act Of gratitude.
So stood the fathers Of the race.
While yet uncradici Freedom layt
In sturdy childhood proud to trace
The noble manhood Of to-day.
Each year a, this Thanksgivins time
We think q ali we call our own
The tcsming wonders Of a cline
Outstfetchirg Vide from zone to sons
For on this day no line divides.
Nor civic struggle mars content.
Hut, calm beneath one HAS, abidcs
\ nation aud u continent
We think of hope and equal avs
For outcasts from the Old worlds press
Ana thinking. year by year. We pause
To ut our hands In thankfu.ness.
-oLisagO Inter Ocean.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25

mission In high gleo. but presently Dick
sent benjamin back to inquire hor long
they were 20 keep the invitation open.
Satisicdthatal all their oncrs Of good cheer
would be- hunorcd up Ia the blowing of
the bis dinner horn, they hurried down
tho frosty lane In hlgh spirits. The road
made q sharp turn In front OF the lane,
and that they might not be taken uu-
awarcs, Dick posted John. who was too
shy 10 address any stranger, where he
might watch In one direction Tor tn
f~alntest tokens OF the approach Of any
onc. aud he and BENJAMIN located them
selves upon q fallen log on rie opposite
side OF the road to keep an eye out In
the other direction.
The boys waited In silence for a few
minutes, but no one appeared. BenJa-
min grew restless. II can't SIT so still
and proper. | guess III run over there
IN the woods and pick a pockctful OF
those nuts. They're shollbarks, aud the
squirrels are working for their lives. -
nut lust as le started. John made signs
Of distress. and Dick. as master OF cerc-
monies. came up very properly, and
hastily began to rehearsc a little speech
which he had prepared as they came
along. a young man, riding a gray
pony, trotted down the highway. As
he approached the curve In the road the
three boys stood up. and were so evil
IDENTIFY waiting for him that he stopped
hls horse In great establishment and
stared at them quite as earnestly as they
were staring at him. Gravely and po-
litely Dick described the state OF af-
fairs at his home. and asked the young
man I a lend the sauce OF his presence
TO their feast,
Tina stranger gazcd at the three boys
mutely for an Instant, and then a twinkle
crept into the corners OF his eyes, and
L. took out his watch. "Gleyeu o'clock"
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
GOOD FEELING NoWAssUReo


Since election day Presidcn, Roosc
velt's energetic mind has been work
ing along lines that. while not entirely
new. cannot fail Of attracting the graf.
lncation Of the America. public. says
the indianapolis Star. A dispatch TO
the Star thus luterprets the presidents
mind:
During hts incumboncy ~ one he will
mingio with the maHsss, visiting tie great
cltlrr ara learning for himself What the
people need. what policy they favor what
business changes must hc brought about
b. legislation. In nne. can he dors
to increase ths happiness. prosperity AMI
contcntmcrt % he mass.S lie viii ignore
the recommendation Of politicians aud tho
bchssis Of party organizations lie will
appoint to federal oftlln only such mon a.
are acesttahlc 20 the people. and In his se.
l%ccii'ns Tor ono, he viii not be influenced
BY senator's. representatives OF by any
leaders Nj Roo-sveit viii invade ne
south WITH arms vide open II" vii DE-
clare nat he has never fuuNht 10 ert1hltsh
race equality lite does not consider I'M,
possible " desirable" lie Will assert mat
his 0nly Idea 10 10 recognize mauhooi
wherever II H. found. either IN black Or
white. and that be socks TO elevate man
hood o. the nsgfo Ne believes that such
action Nil establish better feeling between
Tie nefth asa the south"
The president has undoubtedly az
gucd tina, the unanlmity that charac-
terlkcd his late election warrants him
In making a departure. He realizes
that the enormous and fiattering vote
given him was not confined to the 90
publican party. but came from all par
Ties. lie IN warranted In the belief
that he IL. for the coming four years.
TO be- the president Of IA. whole people.
In fact aud name. because the latter
have 50 willed H.
II Is a beautiful idea. and carried 10
logical conclusion caun0t fail OF being
u great benefit 10 the country. II T.
is possible for the president. 10 the
midst of pressing onlclal duties. 10 81
amonr the people and study their AZ
fairs and conditions with a purpose u
lettering them. Abraham lancoln's de-
sife-ih- desire born Of Gettysburg AMI
Apprenticeship be- nearer realized
than eve Then. indeed. will Il he
impossible for "A government Of the
people. by tho people and for the PEG.
pie" ,o perish from the earth
Aud a constitutional blessing falis
hcnienly upon the presidents plan
The welfare ~ the people" was
vouchsaf"d the residents Of the United
States by that great instrument ami
n important purpose Of the visit,
and studies 81 the executive will be -
make happy IA" counirymcn who have
expressed - s%plendidiy their coma
dcnce In him.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
P~ARAoRAPHIc COMMENT.

y Mir Bryan secs some silver threads
among the gold and is happy therein
Cincinnati Commercial
tFThe democratic party has got TO
stand for something before the coun-
Try will stand for it,-lndiapapoli,
nndl News.
egJudge Parkor's notion that the
democratic party has a great future
before It may be all right, but does
he think the party will eve catch ~
with the present?-philadelphia Press.
tV"Keep your eye on Bryant"
prophetically exclalms the Topeka Cap
aL Mr. Bryan Will undertake per-
sonslly to see that nobody loses sight
OF him for the usxt'our years.-chicago
Tribune.
cylt should he said In justice to the
solitary democratic legislator elected Ia
Nebraska that he has neither written
an address u his party nor taken a
step for rs reorganization Chicago
IIter'0cean
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25

boys scrambled nj aud the Old gentle.
man followed. As he was about 20 Ia.
troducc himself. the young man. with
benjamin, appeared AZ the end Of tho
porch. The two ftrangcrs stared az each
other. The younger one grew very pale
while the other grew very red. Then.
while the whole Harmon family were
staring with all their might, the
younger man rushed forward aud cried
Father. won't you forgive me?"
Mrs. Harmon sat down upon the door
step and cried. the boys shrank back to
the very corner OF the porch. the othei
father leaned against a pillar and waited.
for this proud father was taking q LON,
time TO open his heart. Bu, at last h.
did II. he sighed. and a host Of the hard.
fine wrinkles vanished from his face n
haSlId My son," and held out his arms.
The Harmons crowded forward; even
the driver pressed nearer. The very AIR
grew fragrant with THANKSGIVING. Thcp
iorgetful Of the great dinner. every body
waited while the old gentleman cx.
plalned. II was the old story. His ,nr
and he had quarreled. and the youp,
man had one west 10 make his fortune.
That was two years ago. and there was
a whIte-halred old lady far away In New
York who cried every day for q boy ,ha'
never came, but who was coming ut last.
for after dinner they would drive over T..
the station, and In a couple OF days Their,
would be another THANKSGIVING. and this
old lady would be at the feast.
Then Mr.. Harmon blew the horn, o
wlthstandlng every body was on the
spot. and MI. Harmon announced din
ner, II was the most thankful feast
that she had ever served, though, for the
first ti~ie In her career as a housekeeper,
she had TO share the credit for It, for
Dick insisted that at least half the glory
wa his.-Young People.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
he Unclaimed. sravsiy. -Are you sure

he exclaimed. sravsiy. -Are you sure
it's not too late7"
'oh. no." cried benjamin. hopefully.
"the horn hasn't bowed. and mother
said '%twouidn't be too late till after
that"
show him the way. Ben. Z" commanded
the big brother. solmcnly. "and be sure
to feed the pony"
The young mans merry conntenance
was instantly saddened. NO. they won't
miss me. You needn't be afraid"
As the guest disappeared down the
lane. following the guidance OF the MIN
bic Benjamin. the two boys turned hope
fully to the highway. II only another
traveller as desirable were abroad and
willing TO be feasted. the day would be
a triumph after all. But travellers did
rot seem to be %journeylng. and the min
utes Jagged d~readfully From the posi-
ton OF the sun and the state Of his ap-
petite John knew that Il was almost ~,
and instead Of watching the highway he
kept his wlstful gaze fastened upon his
elder brother. who wa employed In
whiting unknown species OF animals
from a piece Of soft pine. SO a surrey.
drawn by n handsome pair Of bays. VA
upon them before they were aware %
Its approach. The boys spranR TO their
feet and shouted Just as II was dashins
past. The driver drew up with difficulty.
and the only occupant. an old gentleman.
with white hair and a very wrinkled
face. looked out to see what was
wanted Rather incohcrenly. and In
some confusion. Dick told his story and
gave his Invitation. emitting to state the
presence Of the other stranger The
driver Of the surrey. which was from a
livery stable In a small town ten miles
away, looked %dlspleas,d. and prepared
to drive on. but the old gentleman said:
II shall miss the New York train any.
way. as II lacks but ten minutes 10 ~.
and | consider II n privilege 10 eat
Thanksgiylng dinner with such hospita-
bic people. II the young men will Sc;
Into the carriage and indicate the way
We will accept their Kindness and that
OF their good mother with many thanks
As the surrey dashed up to his resi-.
dence. Mr.. Harmon was stepping upon
the front porch with the biz horn In his
hand. lie dropped II In astonishment
and hastily summoned his wife The
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25

Kind Lady-Wot? Begin right on
top o. your ThanksgivIn' dinner? wot
Is II you want?
Gorged George-A couple O. dyspcp.
sier tablets, please. Chicago
Daily News.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25

ryAs the harvest fields are yicldln,
up their riches the men Of the city ar,
busy erecting new buildings, ALONE
country lanes and city pavements the
nation Is busy. Prosperity Is genera
The sound Of the hammer andsaw ech.
oea the sound oi the reaper, And thu
activity, In addition to being general e
natural. Better still, II promises TO con.
time, The statistical reports OF the Va.
rlous trades and occupations Of the IA,
ton are poor campaign documents ipi
the calamity howlets this yea7 De
Molnes tsgtstar,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25

Browne-Was your THANKSGIVING
dinner party a success?
Tovne-Tremcndous, Why, some
OF the guests are at my house yi--N.
Y. World
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-25
SENTENCED TO HARD LABOR.

"oi course you don't have TO work Ga
Thanksgiving. do you?"
Il should say | did always have TO
carve the turkey Chicago Record
Herald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

Great quantities Of advertising matter descriptive of
the Indian Territory, her resources advantages and op
portunitles win be distributed to visitors to the Indian
Territory building the Louisiana Purchase exposition
McAlester, Hodenville, Tahequah Wagner and other
towns already preparing the matter for souvenir
booklet and Vnita has the subject under consideration
These pamphlets generally contain a wrte-up Of the
town and half-tone cuts Of her important
cial institutions When these pamphlets leaflets or
souvenirs furnished they will be judciously handled
by the commission and distributed where they viii do
tie most good.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

The distracting headaches from which
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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

In the states just the absorbing topic is
something you pay for but do not and grow about
The treasurer Of Montgomery County, Kan, during De-
cember took in as taxes sl3SOlS62 Down here in the
Cherokee nation outside the incorporated towns there
is of any character and in the towns it one
or two per centas sl41 on the 500 valuation in Vi
nita last year. and personal assessment only The
cure for the Indian Territory as it is
for Improbable compensation for labor performed
and a great many other ills.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

The spectacle OF eight nine salwart human beings
stalking thorough the Streets chained together like
animals the other evening" should prove salutay les
son to some boys and young men Of Vinita who are
spending their days in idleness swagger and air
Of bravado disclosed by the younger men, but it is
fair to assume that it aIectaton and that they
were glad when the jail doors shut out the view of the
curious passel-by. Possibly some Of these men were
there through misfortune some may have been in
nocent but the probabilities that three fourths Of
them had been idles and had never been willing to
work for Their daily bread Idene is the schoomaster
that recruits criminals and the boy who is
gagged in no useful agocation is likely to come to
evil
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

One good way not to build city is to patronize every
street far who along by buying his wares and not
patronizng the local merchants 1t might also be added
that another step in the direction advertise
literally with the travelling advertising man who gets
out desk botters wall hangers telephone directories
MAPS etc. then send off for your printed matter borrow
neighbors paper the editor and kick because
you don't get half column when yon leave town for
few hours. There also other ways equally as good
too numerous to mention.-Phoenix
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08
T. 0. Stevenson Furniture & Carpet Co.
(First Published January 4 1901
Warning Order.

In the United States Court for the Northern
District OF Indian eTrttory at Vinita
John o. Lukins. Plaintiff.
VS.. No. 2Oe4
Minnie Jukins, Defendant.
The defendant Minnie Lukins IS hereby
warned TO appear 10 this cOust within 80
days and answer the com plant OF the plain
tiff, John q. Lukins.
WITNESS, the Honorable Joseph A. Sill.
Judge OF said court and the seal thereof at
Vinita this the 2nd dsy OF January A D 1904
CHAS- A. DAVIDSON. clerk.
BY T A. Chandler. Deputy.
Jehn B turner. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Samuel r. Parks, Attorney for Non-resi-
dent defendant
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

The Commissioner Leeds criminal prosecution was the
result of lie told by attorney The attorney said he
had elephoned from sapupa to the Muskogee court Of
hcials to learn whether Leeds Trotter should hold
court--n other words had Leeds oath and bond been
approyeds He reported that they had arswered Leeds
but after trial Of the case and before the jury came the
deception was discovered and by wire JFofe direct
ed to hold court that day. consultation was held and
it was decided that the matter would be legal if Trotter
received and promulgated the iurys verdict which he
did Leeds indictment followed. but he was acquitted
on trial.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

Jasper Simpson the merchant at Jenson Choctaw Ma
tion. who killed J. B. Grady the marshals SON. and an
other deputy L. S. HILL in july ls9s has been arrested
once moreat Chickasha. He was arrested in 1892 but
made his escape from the smallpox hospital An attempt
was being made to arrest Simpsons son and another
young man for disturbing the religious meeting at which
the elder Simpson had just 'got religion" The father
rushed into the fracas and shot the two officers with the
pistol owned by one of them-Hin
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

Recently member Of the Knights and Ladies of Sc
cury, in Kansas notified Of change in the plan Of
his assessment He rendered the usual amount which
was declined and the matter went to the courts The
state supreme court has just decided in the mans favor
1t is understood this rule will affect all the assessment
orders-they cannot change their plan at WILL the GER
tifcate issued being contract
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

The Daily and Weekly Chieftain is the medium that
brings most of the busness to Vna merchants. This
is especially Of the daily edition as it goes right
into the homes of people who trade almost exclusively
Vinita stores
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

Foleys views stil being printedin the territory
press in the meatme congress getting ready to give
us pecemeal statehood. Common sense and natural
innate patriotism should the people of the Indian
Territory to act in unison against such an abomnabe
scheme of gerymandering
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

Evidently vinita is not good a salesman as Kansas
City Our bonds drawing per cent interest sold at par
Kansas Ciy's drawing four per cent brought ~ per
cent premium But then it is to some extent the differ
ence between wholesale and retail Kansas City sold
half million dollars worth
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-01-08

clear, undenied of graft has at last been de-
yeloped at Muskogee VIM Anderson one of the coored
mail carriers, departed few nights since for parts
known but not until he had grated of money in
of $500 from his many friends His act was
cashing bank checks against imaginary balance
in one or more of the city banks.