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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

permit our going into details, but we may be able to make some suggestions that will prove helpful to those having the matter of entertainment in charge. Don t have the programme too long. Have 1t full of bright, sweet Christmas fun and frolic, but do not forget to have strong undercurrent of the true purpose and spirit of the blessed Christ mas time. You do not need to give the children Christmas sermon or lec- ture, but you do need to be careful that the dear Jesus, in whose name the cele- bration is held, has opportunity to make his presence felt. TAe entertain ment committee ought to pray earn estly over the plans, and seek Divine guidance. At some specially favorable and appropriate part of the programme let the thought of the claims of Christ be sweetly and briefly pressed home to the heart of the child remember one entertainment where, after very touching piece, sweetly spoken, entitled ''No Room for Jesus, the pastor in a few well-chosen words drove the thought home to the hearts of the boys and girls, and the influence of which was noted in the weeks following by many making op4n confession of the Christ whom they made room for at sthaoaG GhEiHmas entertainment Ons BchooI know of planned 3 Surprise, Chfistnas.,' Each class provided a surprise for the school. Some arranged the entertainment, some looked after the decorations while the older classes provided treats and little souvenirs for the younger classes. The work was so divided that no one specially felt the burden and every one was made bless edIy happy in planning for the happi- ness of some one else. have not said anything about a Santa Claus, because I feel that there are so many other and more attractive features which can be provided Have your Santa Claus if you must, but pray over the matter and let Jesus show you more OK. cellent way"
 Now as to the gifts and offerings It is right and proper that the school should provide something for it's boys and girls, but whether it is wise and best to put so much money in cheap candy, nuts, etc, is question which each school must decide for itself. One thing is becoming more and more rec
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

Me- The spirit and purpose of the celebration must not be forgotten.
 But what shall the celebration be? There are four divissfSss4aas into which this subject naturally falls: Decora- tions. which includes the Christmas tree, if one is used; the entertainment, the gifts and the offerings. The deco rations comprise a very important and beautiful part of the celebration. They create the atmosphere. and give the first Impressions, which go far towards the success of what follows. Scripture texts should be liberaIly used. selecting such as arc appropriate to the Occa- sion The. lettering can be done in evergreen. or gilt or colOred letters
 may be used Tho star should be con- spicuous, The Cextent of the decoFa- tions dependss ffepurse, largely upon the amount of money to be spent, but with reseurceful and tasty person in charge 1t is surprising how far a few dollars can be made to go. The colored paper decorating, which can be ob- tained at all Sunday school and denom- national supply houses very cheaply, makes good substitute for the more expensive evergreen and holly. If the entertainment is held after Christmas, 1t is easy to secure tree and trimmings from those who have used themM in their homes. and in this way consid- efabie expense may be saved The work of the decorations committee may be frightened by enlisting the interest of the individual classes and getting q few of the older ones to furnish some feature of the decorations or some text ln evergreen CT paper lettering. Utilize all the latent talent and ability in your school
 The possibilities of the entertain ment feature of the celebration are ar. most infinite. First determine the kind of entertainment. that is, whether it shall be cantata. part programme in which the boys and girls sing and speak, or an entertainment furnished by some outside talent. The latter is desirable with schools of over 500 membership, but in smaller schools it is undoubtedly better to have the pro- gramme furnished by the talent in the school, as 1t @rr5ssss= % the sympathy, pride and loyalty of it's members, and parents love to see their children shar- tng in the exercises. Space will noa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
Christmas for the Sunday School 9
By WILLIE Q. BB8oN suprinoendent Covenant Bapttst Sunda
 School, Ohioe20s

e79 HERE is no Sunday school but
 should have and does have it's
 Christmas celebration. It is not a question, then, of Shall we cele- brate?s but HOW shall we celebrate?" Christmas comes but once year. but when it comes. 1t does not always bring good cheer to the Sunday school superintendent and his helpers, who along in ths fall after the trials of pie nic time have passed, become haunted by this question which comes up and must be settled It is an important question The matter should not be carelessIy considered. Those having the arrangements in charge should not forget that something more essential than Sweetmeats and gifts, and jolly good time, with Santa Claus and Christ mas tree. to make the celebration an abiding 1oy and blessed memory. The Chris mas celebration should not be- the 3n itseR, but should ,bs the means tc the end of honoring the Christ, in memory of whose birth the celebration is held. It is so easy in the burden aud rush of planning for the evenE inc greatest event in the whole  year for the Sunday school ito forget the spirit and purpose which should lie behind the preparations, and give in- spiration and direction to all the plans. 1t Is the birthday party of the Christ child, If you please, and He should not Ee forgotten; all thought and all plans a4ould center about Him, I know Of sne school that in pretty little prayer service a few weeks previous to Christ was formally invited Jesus to be pres ent at His birthday party, and asked Him to help them in making the plans. And Jesus was there in the person of % or 30 of Ills little ones from neigh boring crphanage, and the boys and girls of at least one Sunday school real ixed the beauty and force of the words of Jesus: Inasmuch as ye did 1t unto enc of tue least of these ye did it unto
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
STEER AZ WAYS IN 1T HE KILLING
GREWsoarE PART PRAYED BY AM IMAL III 1EA1Tx TRAGEDIES.
Crime Growing Out of Ownership of the Steer, and the subse- quent Murders It
 Witnessed.

Alpine Tex.A big white steer, which Was known to cowmen and oth4 CTS in west Texas On, account of the peculiar brand which 1t bore on its left side and the tragedies in which had played passive but important part, is dead.
 The death recalls series of start ling murders in this region. The steer was an outcast at will Many of the lonely travellers to whom 1t brought chill of terror hen they caught sight of, the words branded in large letters on, its left \ saide.AsT ResA words were: Murder, 1889. Judge Van Sickle, of this place, is familiar with the tragic incidents in the life Of this remarkable steer. He said:
 "A big roundup took place in Jan uary, 1889, on the Leon Cipa ranch. in Brewster county. There were many cowboys in this roundup and some were desperate characters. A dispute arose between H. Fl. Pow and Fine Gilliland as to the ownership of cer- tain year1ing. The two men fought 2 duel at close range with six shooters Gilliland killed Pave, mounted s horse and fled to escape the vengeance of the cowboys, who had taken sides with Powe. The yearling was roped and branded: Murder. lss9.' and then turned loose on the range.
 '.'Six weeks after the killing John Putnam and T.. T. Cook, members of a ranger squad, started on a scout for Fort Stockton In the mountains they came face to face with Gilliland. Tn the fight Cook was wounded and Gill;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

land was killed where he fought be hind his dead horse.
 Putnam and Cook were survey lne the scene of the battle when hlta steer walked out of bunch of scrubby live oaks and sniffed at GilIilan body. As the animal turned 10 walk away the two rangers saw the brand. Murder, 1S8S,' on it's left side. Ina steer was more than miles from where it was branded and turned Ioo six months before
 Soon after this, 'Jeff Webb, nerns CIV of Eilliland, left Alpine with psg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
A Christmas Game.

Christmas candies is a good old- time game. A lighted candle is placed upon a table. The player is blindfolG- ed and stationed with his back to the candle, about foot from it. He is then told to take three steps forward, turn around three times, then to walk four steps toward the candle and blow it out His attempt to do so will proba- ply be as amusing to the audience as disconcerting to himself Country Life in America.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
TPa-And Yst Some ToIks Say Ther Ts N Santa claus
His Fearful plunder.

Where are you going in such a hr1r- ". Gadsby?"
 Anywhere to get out of town till 1t, blows over.'!' ts~
 }.'Till what blows ovsr2"
 Hasn't, anybody told you? I got nay Christmas things mixed, and sent to Aunt Rachel, who lives next door to us. shaving set had intended for my nephew
 .'Thats was awkward. but you can explain it.
 ''No,, I can't, That's the worst of 1t. Aunt Rachel has a good deal more beard than the nephew has. ."-Ch Chicago Daily Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

planning and planning in prayer: there is need of purpose and method and in- genuity, and underlying 1t alF there should be thesearrest desire to give true expression to the spirit and purpose of the day, and in all that is done to honor Him in Whose name the celebration is held.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
InnoceTecag

The big city man had brought to his town home little country wife.
 .t'And what are you going to give the cook for a Christmas present." he asked. jolxingly.
 'Why, a set of Browning" respond ed tho bucolic rose.
 '.Browning2 What in the world can she do with Browning ass
 Why, lioesn t 1t teach how to brown steaks and fowls, lear ?.' Chicago Daily News
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His surprise,

Mamma What did you say, Johnny. when Uncle Hunks gave you dollar for Christmas present?
 Johnny Huh! didn't say any thing--I fell dead. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

Why should they tell us there is a Santa Claus, if there isn't?"
 Folks want some one to lay the blame on. if you don't get the pres ents you wanted. Chicago Daily Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING

of this pattern, No, 6217, and state size de- sired. 1t win then be sent to you by mall postpaid. Be sure to write pIGinIv and al- ways give fuu address. Several days
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15
NEW YORK FASHIONS Pattern For Mans Shirt Designed by Martha
 Dean e

Of all ready made garments the least desirable is that of shirt A woman's gingham shirt waist that has been made at home will last for months, because not only the material. but the home sewing, is much better than factory" made. With two and a half yards of gingham or madras a woman can make a shirt that will fit better and wear better than any she could duplicate in the stores for sev- eral times the amount expended. Then. too, she has the whole range of materials to select from, and many are the pretty designs to be had for the looking tool The pattern is simple. and the parts lt together without the slightest difficulty, The shirt may be made with the cuffs and collar or finished with wristband and 11eckband. Pattern No. 6217, Sizes, S2 to 46 inches breast measure or 14 to 171a inches neck size.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

sNIFFEp AT TsgsIILIIaAND's RQI9
 bear. The morning following his dead body was found on the road tow Fort Davis GiIliland suspected khas Webb had been killed by Sam Taylor. | desperate. Taylor WIS killed ops night not long after this in the back
 room of g saloon by some one who fired load of bnckshof through tho window. He leaned forward aver the table. the cards still grasped in hin lifeless hand. Eze had just von nct with hces andseights. which was there. after known as dead mans hand Tn afteF years the outcast steer waa seen at night standing medita tlYel near Che winanws of that goo
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

' HER GLIMPSE INTO THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL.
  beautifully
 
 
  little match went out "Fron Andesens Little Match Seller
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-15

Preacher We'll, nav, I just made a splendid arrangement with ahos dealer.
 His Wife About what. s1ra
 Preacher He has promiae6 to buy all the slinpers get ak Christmas at so cents pair. Detroit Eree Press.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
The Foot Race.

Del NOrte was crowded with
tkNple Inst Saturday to see the
foot race between the Mexican,
Lucero, and Powers.
Powers, who Is claimed To be
the genuine Eddie Powers who
tied the worlds record on l0o yds.
was easily the winner of the race.
beating tho, Mexican by about II
feet.
Thousands of dollars were wag-
erc,l On the outcome and the win.
ners counted over 5000 to the
Spod on the train from Del Norte
That evening.
The Mexlcans backed their
cpuntryman to the limit and hor
res and cattle aud personal property
were put up to large extent.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

II Is reported that Roy Carson
was severely burned last week in
Idaho by coming In contact with u
live wire while doing line work.
II seems that he was putting up u
cable and WAS at work at tho top
of pole. When he touched the
live wire he Mcnmc unconscious
and hung bv hts safety belt until
he recovered his scnscs.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". ID. Ilcilmmn
celebrated their China wedding nm.
nivcrsnry nv Nm elegant supper
catered bv Mrs. 'ihon,c ut their
home last Saturday night. Alnu.
100 guests were present and n
number Of nicc presents were
matio.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
Name Ter the New parh.

1t has been suggested that the
new park be named after Charles
5. Fassctt or Jack Cunningham.
Mr.. Fassett was one of the
pioneers Of the valley and to shim
Is due a large part of the creeit Of
the upbuildiu9 Of Monte Vista
from the first and since the lncep.
tion Of the mun,cl,Al,ty.
Jack Cunningham h tho veteran
engineer who has pulled trains
over this division from the time
,sr,was built and is very popular
with trainmcn and al Others who
have made his acquaintance.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
Weekly Review OF Sheep Market.
South st. Joseph. Mo. Dec, ~. 100

South st. Joseph. Mo. Dec ~, 1904.
Total receipts this week were 500 head-by
far the lghtcst week for several months. The
scarcely enough good sheep arrived to test the
market. While during the first half of the
weeks sales of medium sheep and lambs locke
Ii to &c lower than the close Of last week, the
market reacted Wednesday and tho loss has
nearly all been regained,
The few sales to-day Indicate prices right in
line with last weeks close. Lambs averaging
sj pounds brought $500 good native yearlings
$3.50. Choice ewes arc quotabls at q, 30 and II
fair To good class selling at 81 Is to si.35.
The market is closing good. and prospects are
favorable that u fair supply OF desirable killers
can be handled next week to good advantage.
We quote:
Good To choice Native lambs ...... 81 60 to d 10
Good to choice fed Western lambs 6 30 to q 90
Fair to good lambs ............ ..... 3 rs to q aJ
Common to fair lambs ............... "a to 3 -
Good To choice light yoarlings ...., 8 65 to 3 s.
Good To choice heavy yearlines ..... ) ~ TOD 30
Fair to good yearings,.,,.. ... 70 to -
Good to choice wcthcrs........ ..,. 3 20 to 10
Fair to good wothcr- ............. 4 Il to 1 20
Good To choice cwes................. 4 10 to 4 20
falr 10 good ewes .... ... ,r.,. ,,s. . 10 to 81
Common cuis and bucks ............ % tos Is
Write or wiro US FOR and special market in
formation desired.
CLAY, RouiNsos a Co.
st Joseph, Mo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31


and Prosperous New Year
1t is our firm belief that the year 1905 holds
much in store for the inhabitants of the San Luis
valley and especially of Monte Vista which will add
much to their prosperity and insure their happi-
ness
| he year just drawing close has been
marked lor ventures in business way. in agricul-
tura success and public imrovement, but all this has
been merely preliminary to greater achievement.
Next year will witness larger immigration
than in the past The advertisement this section
has had at the Colorado State fair and the Worlds
fair will bring results, and new blood and nes en-
ergy will be infused into the valleys entcrprisc.
Crops will be better year, for the reason
that the ground has been soaked with water since
harvest and frozen in that condition, which insures
good start to the grain in the spring. Land will
be worth SIS to $40 more per acre.
great acreage Of peas will be sown and
double the number of sheep will be fed than in
1904.
Cattlemen taking advantage of the low
price of stock and already increasing their
herds of feeders.
Extensive breeding of good horses commences
in earnest next year
More attention will be paid to hog raising.
A great deal of capital will be expended in the
developement of the mining properties in the De-
catur and Summtville district The Asiatc Tun-
mel company will commence operations as soon as
it is possible to get machinery onto the property in
the Spring In all probability mill will be erected
the P-M-B, which has the assurance by an eni.
ment mining expert. OF paying proposition. The
Coumbine and other companies will do develop
ment work.
The creamery is a new venture of which Monte
Vista people will feel justly proud.
The year Nineteen Hundred and Five will
see Monte Vista metropolitan enjoying a
prosperity uncqualed in the pasta prosperity
built upon the firm foundation OF judicious invest
ment of capital and energy in country Astounding
in possibilities.
To those who have the welfare Of the valley at
heart and believe in doing their part toward ad-
vanccment we extend hearty grccting-and we
send greeting the knockers realizing that OBJ =,
struction operates as spur and incentive to real
4. ~.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

John Kramer received word
from his son. Lou Kramer this
week that n NEE body Of ore Ind
been opened up in the Dixie Queen
property In Hopcwcll. n. NJ. The
vein In four feet wkic aud runs
800 lHr ton, free milling ore
Tive Kramer Gold mining COM
pany has very promising ont.
bnok. They recently sunk n shaft
~ ihcir placer property aud NJ n
depth of 6s feet tho ground shows
. ex<i quantity Of gold II. large ns
duck shot. They expect to have I
boaanxa when lN-d rock il reached
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
A d. Ford shipped cars of
cattle to Denver Wednesday.

A d. Ford shipped cars of
cattle to Denver Wednesday.
Rev. Macintosh will spend the
winter in Farmlngton, n. NJ.
A S. Chase made another ship
mcnt of n car of hogs to Silverton
Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Lewis and family
were Monte Vista visitors Thurs
day and Friday
Don't forget the turkey shoot
and rattle Mt Phvc's place at
Pnrmn, December 81.
Will Pickctt's friends sent Mm
nn intuition parrot for Christmas
and thereby hangs tale.
Miss Maggie Chase came IN from
Denver last Friday To visit rcla
dyos during the holidays.
/ Charley Bishop came home last
Saturday TO spend his Christmas
vacation with his parents.
We have IL piece of rich and racy
news on the look for cur readers
sometime in the near future.
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Mrs Frank Mitchell and dnueh-
ter, Miss Fcrnc Mitchell, are here
visiting the Bishops for few
days.
Pete Buckle returned from Los
Angeles Thursday and will settle
up his business affairs before going
buck.
Louis Reverb. of Cnpulin, was
in Monte Vista last week and pur-
chased fine Studcbaker surrey of
l.. ". Arthur.
! Arthur Phares receives. his
household goods this week from
Oxford. Indiana. Dave Lawson
came IN with Mr.. Phares.
The new stock yards are going
up rapidly and large crowd of
men are busy putting in the posts
and building the shutes and fences.
A party of the Colorado Springs
capitalists interested IN the rcser-
volr on the Alanusn river came in
Thursday and went up 10 examine
the situation.
Dalton Scaion wus in town Wed.
ncsday. lie Is taking II lay.oil
from railroading on account of nm
accident 10 his hand nj Crccdc II
short timc ago.
Mrs. George Iil,on, nee Miss
Ida Kramer, Of Denver, arrived
Inst Friday and is spending the
holidays with ". j. EnEarl aud
family.
Lloyd Ewing sold his sheep this
week nj the Monte VISTA stock
yards 10 j. l.. Hurt. who shipped
them with his own 10 Kansas CITY
Wednesday.
The valley Is having i,'s share of
cold weather. The mercury has
been going down with the sun and
Shaving below zero until daylight
II was reported - below zero
Tuesday morning.
X. q. Breckenridge went to
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

Down 90 prices ON winter goods
at Troatfetters. Ladies' felt shoes
worth 75c and El.W Ht 50c.
Miss nellie Corlett leaves to-
night with Maybclle Clark for
Lincoln Nebraska, where she will
take studies in the university.
Mr. John Kramer aud Al.
Kramer are doing some ASSESS.
u,cnt work ON Bullion King lode.
property IT tho Dixie Queen com.
pxny, on Cnt creek.
Mr.. aud Mrs. G. $. Connnt have
decided to locate IN California
They arc well pleased with the
climate aud business outlook Vi
Los Angeles.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

Rev. Macintosh will spend the
winter in Farmlngton, n. Nj.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

John Haafi goes on tho road the
0rsa Of next month for the West
era Pack,ng Co, Of Dcnvcr.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
0aaA Concert.

: The band concert was greeted
with a big house Thursday night
and all seemed well pleased with
the music and satisfied that they
had received their moneys worth.
The program Of l6 numbers con-
sisted Of band pieces interspersed
by vocal selections, piano solos
Ind recitations. Negro specialties
by the old Soldier, Mr.. Boyd,
added to the entertainment.
The band is well pleased with
their success which was their first
appearance in concert work under
the new director, Prof. Fcnton.
= The manager, Mr.. Bushinger, in
forms us that more concerts are TO
follow. which, at prices in reach of
all, will bs 1 source of real enjoy
ment to the people Of Monte
Vista.
The Mayor Of the town has signed
Z, The warrants To- pay the balance
due the state for the park snd
other appropriations voted by II
majority Of the town council. II
seems that We were misinformcd
when we stated that the mayor re.
fused tO sign on statutory grounds,
an.l that Mr.. Stations real motive
WAS Ia secure or force the pny-
/ n,ent Of Gen. I,loomiicld's little
\ bill for detective service on n
wh,skcy case which had resulted
10 \ compromise aud which the
board had previously refused TO
}. psy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

A S. Chase made another ship
mcnt of n car of hogs to Silverton
Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

The valley Is having it's share of
cold weather. The mercury has
been going down with the sun and
.laylng below zero until daylight
II was reported - below zero
Tuesday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

X. q. Breckenridge went TO
Denver Monday TO remain during
the session Of the next legislature.
Mrs. Breckenridge and the chill.
drcn will go 10 the Capitol city
some time next week.
Superintendent Lee WIS IN Monte
Vista "Wednesday. lie gives the
information that the section
houses and the conl sheds will h
rcinove,i together with the stock
yards. Tho section houses aro IA
liz moved 10 where the Gunbarrcl
r,md crosses the railroad track
near the mill. A sidewalk is Ia bc
built from tho depot 10 tho Simp.
soa h0tsl.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31
Io05@H Bappy 1ew Year@Io05

/ | is our pleasure to wish our readers Happ,
J and Prosperous New Year
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

Lloyd Ewing sold his sheep ihl,
week nj the Monte VISTA stock
yards 10 j. L. Hurt, who shipped
them with his own 10 Kansas CIT,
Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-12-31

Mrs. George Iil,on, nee Miss
Ida Kramer. Of Denver, arrived
Inst FRIDAY apd is spending the
holidays with ". j. EnEarl and
family.