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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
DIES SOON AFTER
THE EXAMINATION.
Hennessey Had Been Pronounced
Physically Perfect When He
Dropped Dead.

NEW YORK. July 2s.-with a
physician in the act of pronouncing
him physically perfect after the rigid
government examination, George w.
Hennessey, for seven years keeper
of the United States l~ife.saving sta.
ton at Spring Lake, N. J., dropped
dead yesterday. Hennessey was TAX.
Ing his annual examination. DR..
Wood, of the United States Marine
Hospital, had already finished this
examination and was saying: 81 wish
! were as sure of a long lease of life
as You Are"
H%ennessey proudly expanded his
chest, and that act was HIS last. He
fell to the floor with blood running
from his mouth, and was dead in less
than five minutes. Hemorrhage of
the lungs was the physicians verdict
on the cause of death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
FACE DEATH
in A CAVE
MOUNT PLEASANT PEOPLE HAVE
THRILLING EXPERIENCE
WHILE EXPLORING CURL
oSlTY DURING
STORM.

GREENsBURG. Pa. July 20
C%rouching on a narrow ledge in a
cave. with n rapidly rising torrent
below and loose rocks from the roof
dropping about them, five Scottdale
people faced death at Chestnut
Ridge. Rev. c. l.. E. Cartwright.
Wesley Wiley, the Misses Irma and
Ethel Dick and Miss Frances Cum.
returning from the Ridgeview Park
grounds, told OF their frightful expe.
rlence yesterday. Late in the after.
noon they set out to explore Bears
cave. While far back in the cave a
mountain storm suddenly broke. A
small stream through the cave was
quickly swollen into a torrent.
The five sought safety on a narrow
ledge. The water continued to rise.
and oon they confronted a new dan.
ger in the rocks and stones which fell
near them. When one particularly
large rock came smashing from the
Roof close to where they huddled to.
gether they decided to take chances
on reaching the mouth of the ave.
The men dropped into the water first
and then helped the girls down. The
water reached to their waists and
was often deeper. BY grasping hands
they kept from being swept from
their feet. After they emerged from
the cave lightning struck a tree and
allied the mouth of the cave with tons
Of rock and earth. If they had been
a few minutes later their escape
would have been cut off. They were
unable to start back from the grounds
til after dark on cou of the dam
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
BENNINGTON CREW
ALL ACCOUNTED. FOR.
The Dead Now Numbers SO and the
Injured 46-AdditionaI
ld~entifieations.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 25.-All men
connected with the United States
sunboat Bennington at the time of the
fatal boiler explosion in San Diego
harbor were accounted for to-day. Elk.
%ploration of the vessels hold contin.
ues as it is rapidly emptied of water.
The summary of the situation is:
Dead, IS; wounded, 40; uninjured,
90; deserter, 1. Total number of crew
before accident, 1877.
C. a. Mumper was found alive and
uninjured, blotting out any missing
list.
The identity of the four men class.
ed as unidentified dead was estab.
lished as follows:
C. Nelson.
c. S. Carter.
p. Strang.
R. j. ogles.
The following injured men are still
in a critical condition:
w. V. Kennedy.
George Hallett.
c. Scholitz.
II. Z. Metties.
s. Pakate.
L. A. GRIEF.
Walter Martin.
SAN DIEGO. Cal. July 25.-while
the government will place stones over
81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25

Marriage License Granted.
Francisco Marasco. %. and Teresa
varca. le.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
MRS. ALLEN BARNES
HAD AN EASY THING.
She Cleans Up the eookmakers a.
Brighton Track-Won Over
$4,000.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Mrs. Lillian
ALLEN Barnes. who inherited $4,000,
900 from the late Pierre LorrilIard
hit the ring at Brighton Beach yes
terday afternoon a stunning blow
through the running second of her
horse, Gold Braid, in the first race. A
terrific plunge was made on Gold
Braid by Mrs. ALLEN, as she is best
known, and had the horse, who open.
ed at 100 to l in the betting, got
home first, she would have cleaned IN
at least 100000. AS it was Mrs. AL.
lien made 100000 in place of show
betting.
Mrs. ALLEN bred and raised Gold
Braid at her Roncocos farm. in New
Jersey. For weeks Trainer Mat
Feakes had been preparing the mare
for a soft spot in a cheap race, such
as this event. Hayward was engaged
as jockey for Gold Braid, and when
Bookmaker Jones chalked 100 to l
against the more two uncouthlookine
commissioners. said to be employees
at Mrs. Aliens farm. commenced tc
bet $40 notes wherever a book would
take it. Gold Braid's price went tc
20 to l and the fair lady stood tc
win $4,000.
Though Hayward rode a clever
race on Bold Braid, he could not gel
up on King Cole through the stretch
As Mrs. Aliens commissioners tool
10 to | for place and I to l to show
her investment netted her close on tc
$4,000, according to ring gossip.
Mrs. ALLEN intends TO race at Sara
tosa next month, where she will be {
stella: figure.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
LEGS COULDN'T BLOW AWAY.
Let Them Take Care of Themselves
But Saved s1a Hat.

NEW YORK; July 25.-when the
wind was in its most capricous mood
yesterday afternoon a woman made
a dash aroufd the Fifth avenue cor.
ner of the FlatironI building. Her gown
was the lightest of summer muslins
and on her head she wore a marvellous
creation of gauze and flowers.
Every yagabord breeze in the vi.
entity instantly saw an opportunity.
Sooner tfa6 1t takes to tell, the sum.
mer mdsin was describing aerial
flights. But its owner, a hand on eth
er side of her nat, kept on s~tubbornly.
Madame" cried another woman.
your skirts are above YOU knees"
Il don't care retorted the other,
never moving a finger from the
fower-laden bonnetTye had these
legs for IS years. but i have Just
bought tbs hat-andpaid SIS for 1t and
rdont meal to lose 1t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
HOPES THEY WILL GO TO JAIL
Principal Owner of Town Topics Talks
OF eiaekmaiIers.

NEW YORK. July 25.-colonel w.
p Mann, principal owner of Town
Topics, was a passenger on the liner
Zeeian. which arrived last night from
Europe. Colonel Mann was asked
concerning the District Attorneys in.
yestigation Of Fads and Fancies. He
said:
If n OF Town Topics men have
been guilty Of blackmail I hope they
wiz all go to JAN, and III help to put
them there.
The Colonel would not make any
statement about Justice Deueps con.
nection with Fads and Fancies or with
Town Topics.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25

TaIk wl.h JunkIn. . MI.haeI. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
Case Dismissed.

The case of. caII c.swason vs.. the
B. and o. Railroad Company, which
has taken most of Justice Amos,
time since Saturday noon. was dis
missed by the magistrate this morn.
ing Wilson brought suit to recover
5000 damages for a horse alleged to
have been killed by the companys
negligence. The Justice held that
there was not enough evidence in sup
port OF the allegation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
GALA RECEPTION
Was Given Secretary Taft,s Party at
Yokohama.
{by Publishers. press.l

TOXIC, July 25.-secretary Taft
and party arrived here to-day on a
special train from Yokohama.
Taft and his personal staff were
taken to Shiba, where a detached
palace was provided for their accom-
mediation. Miss Roosevelt accom-
panied Minister Griscom to the Amer
lean Legation.
At Yokohama the party was given
a gala reception.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25

Clarence Kinsey Is expected here
tomorrow from Parkersburg to spend
g few weeks with his father, Mayor
&. w. kinsey. Mrs. Kinsey and
daughter, Eleanor, have been guests
at the Kinsey home for several weeks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-25
y N. lAdlley 6 oOn. Fanront, West " "a

ger from falling trees. Though
drenched and chilled from exposure,
none suffered serious effects from the
experience.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15

The Male Quartette in She Stops
To Conquer has won much praise from
the State Press. Appear then Mon
day night at the Thatcher opera house
and hear them.
There will be regular preaching
services at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow at II, and p. m. Mr.. Glenn
enson has been quite III the past few
days, and Is still under the weather,
but expects to be in condition Sunday
morning.
The Logan Second ward people pro-
pose to improve the grounds around
their meeting house today and are
willing TO accept all the assistance
that may be offered. The REPUBLI.
CAN isn't informed as TO the nature
of the Improvements but suggests
that If you have the leisure and the
inclination TO perspire little some
one there will no doubt find some
thing for you to do.
According TO the Utah Commercial
Advertiser Cache county has 243 acres
OF orchards. Other counties are as
follows: Box Elder county has 1901
acres of orchards; Davis 5,704; Morgan
100; Salt Lake, 1850; Weber, 2,3l2;
Sewer, 1000; Tooele, 200; Utah county
5000; Emery, 900; Grand, 276; San
Juan, 81; Uintah, 265; Garfield, 300
The Advertiser is authority for the
statement that Box Elder county
shipped l79 cars Of fruit valued at
at $50, 500, besides like quantity in
local shipments, and other large
amounts by teams. 1t would seem as
thought fruit growing is profitable
for our neighbor.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15

o. ID. Beach is erecting brick build
ing in Richmond, to be occupied as a
saloon.
Abraham Smith, the Smithiield
merchant, was Logan visitor on
Wednesday,
A large line Of sample hats and caps sold at
actual factory cost at John II. Andersons.
George Miles, son Of E. r. Miles, Jr.,
is having material hauled to build
residence in Smithfeld.
100000 trout minnows reached Lo-
gan yesterday morning. One half of
them goes to Blacksmith fork, the
other up Logan canyon.
A. M. Freebairn has commenced
gathering stock, going north from
Logan. Parties having dry stock to
pasture should look out for him.
M RS. Fred Scholes presented her nus
band with a fine eleven pound boy on
Thursday night. Owing to the size of
the new conner Fred feels that he will
soon have a partner in his business.
George w. Ellis, of Smithfeld, con-
templates erecting frame residence
on his Main street property at Smith
field Plans are being perfected by
Machin Il Bero.
Fall grain around Downey looks
tirst.class. 1t never looked better at
this season Of the year. l.. W. John
son and brother expect to open a
store at once about three hundred
yards south Of the Downey depot.
The Hotel Eagle is reitting in great
shape. Mr.. Thomas has enlarged the
sample rooms, made Improvements
in the dining room, and other changes
that will improve the general con-
venience Of the building throughout.
In observing the number of teams
that come to Smithfeld from the west
side of the valley, it must be conclud-
ed that our northern neighbors are
capturing good deal OF that trade.
1t Is presumed that this Is caused by
the unfavorable condition OF the roads
to Logan.
1t is conceded by those acquainted
with railroading that Conductor
Sharon and George Baugh, who COM
prise the crew on our local freight
train, are the best we ever had.
Trains are nearly always on time and
the switching, with the delivery and
receiving of freight, is done with dis
patch.
The A. G. of L. Dramatic Club Is
enthusiastic over the treatment the
University people accorded the COM
pany which presented "She Stops to
Conquer. The students extended
every courtesy and Laid themselves
out" to make the stay OF the visitors
from the north as delightful as posi-
BILE. The societies Of the big school
in Salt Lake showed a decidedly fra
ternal spirit and the University ORA
matte Club was in pleasant evidence
at all times. The A. c. Of U. advance
man, Jos. f. Taylor, lacks for words
in expressing his appreciation Of the
assistance lent him in getting his
show properly advertised. The Uui-
versity Dramatic Club is considering
the advisability of making trip TO
Logan before the end OF the school
year, and 1t is the hope of the A. c.
Of U. people that they will find it pos
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
Trinity NJ. E. Church.

The regular services Of worship will
will be held next sabbath at II a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Subject of evening sermon is 'The
Great Revivals of Modern Times"
People who think think christianity
will not save the world should attend.
All invited.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
HARDWARE!!!

Tools of every description Nails,
Staples, Bolts, Chains, Rope, Poultry
Netting, Wire Cloth, Rubber Hose,
Sprinklers, Lawn Mowers, Rakes,
Hoes, Shovcls, Spades, Picks, Crow
bars, Wheelbarrows, Brushes, Brooms
House Furnishings of all kinds, Tin
ware, Galvanized Iron and Granite
ware. Largest stock in Cache Valley.
Quality the best, price the lowest.
See our windows and compare prices
with Others.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
Genera1ities.

We sell the Earth and Loan money
on it. H.,A. Petersen g. Co.
A rumor was started in Salt Lake
that apostle Cowley had returned.
Upon investigation 1t proved to be
case Of mistaken identity.
Farm and city property in Smith
field for sale by Geo. Y. Smith, Smith
field.
Harper Hill, of Smithtield, is build
ing a coy brick residence between
Abraham Smiths store and the Tith-
ing office.
WANTED-300 head of dry cattle to
herd through the summer. Apply to
Martin Shaffer, Millville.
Thomas Smart, of this city, has
been made one the directors in the
Beneficial Life Insurance Co. This is
the new Utah company.
Sixteen cents paid for eggs at
Il. G. haybaIrs.
The manufacturers Of brick in Salt
Lake say that their business is pract-
ically dead, there being an abundance
of brick on hand and not much Of
demand for them.
The Stevens Implement Co. has just
received three more car loads OF the
famous "Casaday" plows, the pillow
that has made disc blowing success.
Ambrose, son of Thomas Wolford,
of Alberta, has been attending the b.
Y. college during the past winter.
The young man expects to fill a mis-
sion in Europe before returning TO
Canada.
For durability, reliability and all
around perfection the Hoosier drills
and seeders are easily the peer OF
them all. Sidney Stevens Implement
Co.
Robert Griffiths, captain of the
Smithleld base ball team, with Vim.
Harper, has secured ball ground for
the present season. 1t is expected
that selection of the best men Of the
Smitfield and Hyde Park teams will be
made, thus forming one of the strong
est teams in the valley.
Wanted:-A man with one thou
sand or twelve hundred dollars to in
vest in good business in Boise, Idaho.
An excellent opportunity for the right
man. Address Box 744 Boise, Idaho.
Joseph Campbell, Frank Thatcher,
Harry Stoncy and Alfred Palmer
went to Smithtield on Thursday to
select men to play in the team at Log
an on June 9th and 10th. 1t is likely
that the pitcher will come from
Franklin. as IL is stated they have
man there who has sent ball through
six inch circle twelve consecutive
times. This is going some.
Spring trade Is now on. Before buy
ing wall paper. don't fail to call on
Preston Pyper,& company. We carry
the largest and most up to date stock,
of wall paper at the very lowest
prices.
1t is stated that when Joseph and
Hvrum Smith were killed in Carthage
jail in 1874 their bodies were placed in
oak caskets and taken to Nauvoo.
There the remains were placed in cof-
fins. The lumber in the oak caskets
was sawed into strips and many people
made walking canes out of them. We
understand that John Rigdon, son Of
Sidney Rigdon, who recently joined
the church, had one Of these canes,
and has presented it to President JOS
eph f. Smith.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15

Mr.. E. NJ. Curtis, the tinsmith, went
to Rexburg yesterday on business and
pleasure combined.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
Just a little Paint.

wright now when everything in
MATURE is beginning to look fresh
and bright. A little paint
will go long way towards
Frightening up the many old
things around the place
porch, chairs and seats, lawn
mowers, any of the farm or gar
den implements and dozen of
things inside the house. All
need little touching up.
We've paint all ready to use
for any purpose. Put up in any
size cans you may wish and
any color YOU may fancy
Drop in and get color card
and we will tell you more about
it. OF course we've brushes
to put the paint on with, l0c up
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
n j. SMITH, ". d.
Physician and Surgeon.

ALI CALLS PROMPT TELEPHONE So.
LY ATTENDED To -
SMITHFIELD UTAH.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1905-04-15
BOOSTERS for Sale

< Two fine full-blood White
Leghorns. o. J.NORR, 419
N. 5th East ST., Logan. Eggs
for Matching, SOC setting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

Jones Do you
think then the
Santa Claus myth
is in accord with
a higher intel
lectual develop
ment?
Thinker Ger
tainly. I do not
see why the chill
dren should not
have a Santa
ella US If TIL e
grownups amuse
themselves with
the heroes of the
Wagnerian mu-
steal dramas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Convenient,

why do you
persist in foster
ing the Santa
Claus myth %
Because" an
swered the man
with a large fami-
Iy. 'it is more
convenient to have
some one in the
b background to
take the response
bility for presents
t h a t fail to
please. 4"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Then He is {
Wonder.

"a man is all
right if he is as
smart at forty as
he thinks he is at
twenty"
Yes. but how
much greater he is
if he is as smart
at twenty as his
father thinks he
is at two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Not Down to Real
Business Yet,

HAS your wife
bought her Christ
ma s pre- S en- t s
yet ?"
mo. She's still
having the fun OF
taking thin S
home and sending
them back"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

Did your wife
give you the usual
box of cigars ?"
mo, she didn't.
She found out
that she could buy
them cheaper by
the bunch than by
the box.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Couldn't Under
stand 1t.

S1atAa TX
Uncle Josh I
s e e that Mrs.
Richman gave a
dinner with a hun
dred covers.
Aunt Mirandy-
Dew tell What
on airth did she
want with so many
tablecloths ?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
EXPERIENCE.

Lets see" he said, 'last year we
gave the children a drum and a lot of
other musical instruments as Christmas
gifts"
Eyes"
'sWen. this year let US try to give
them something on Christmas that we
won't feel like taking away from them
the next day"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Poetry and Prose.

There are many
fine customs as
S 0 ciated with
Christmas.
~ es. " answered
the genial mer-
chant, and many
fine Gus tom ers
too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Counting Them.

"Mr. woody
White says that
there are only
eight jokes in the
world"
81 should never
have suspe ct ed
from his efforts
to amuse, p" an
swered Miss Cay
enne Ian guidly
that he had found
so many.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Christmas Decora-
ton.

Gladys-Are you
going to hang the
nlistletoe on the
chandelier again
this Christmas?
Maud-No, wen
have to hang it
over by the wall.
NJ o t h e r S a y S
there's no use of
having US girls
stand around and
wear the carpet
out in one place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

THE THINGS THAT GO WITH IT.
Have you got a tree for Christmas %
Yes
And the things that go with it?"
yes; ornaments, presents and a fire
insurance policy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

'This is certain
~ having words
over nothing, %
unused the wire
less telegraph op-
orator as he sent
a message.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
To Explain 1t.

whats Jones
cursing his luck
SO savagely about
now 2"
His wife caught
him coming out of
a jewelers. with a
box in his hand.
Now he's got to
buy her some jew
elry, too, for a
Christmas pres =
emf"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

CHRISTMAS SMILES IN RHYME.
10 MI the cup Of pleasure deep
At Yuletide's happy day
Just buy the things you'd like to keen
And give them all away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
e REAsoM-

She stood beneath the mfstletoe
And stood there all alone
For not a fellow dared to kiss
The naughty chaperone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
THE sHoRrEsr

WI. What's the shortest day in the
: don't know what it is by the cal
ciaI account" ny IMAM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Awful suaaestion.

Mother Yes
Johnny, your faith
er has gone hunt
ing.
JOhnny-WeIl, ]
do hope he won't
get far enough
north to shoot
Santa Claus in
mistake for a
reindeer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

NOT NECESSARY IN HIS CASE.
Miss Prettypuss-Oh, what lovely
mistletoe! I must get some of it.
Mr. Wanstoe-Net on my account.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
As to College Edu-
cation,

There is some
doubt as to wheth-
er brain or hair
culture is the pur-
pose of modern
college education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

First Millionaire
This is rather
a sad Christmas
for me.
Second Million
aire-Why so?
First Million
aire-I can't give
my people any
thing that money
won't buy.
One Experience
Enough.
Mr.. G. If I
were to die you
would never get
another husband
to look after you
as I have done.
Mrs. G. No;
not if I could
help it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
One Experience
Enough.
The onus.

'What m axe S
you think your
children no longer
believe in a Santa
Claus %
Well, they're
b e ginning to
blame me for what
they don't get.
Wouldn't Be So
Mean.
do you expect
that your wife
viii give you a
box Of cigars for
Christmas %.
NO, were on
good terms this
year"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
Relentless Tims.

Relentless ] line.
He-Mrs. Court
ley is a lady OF
the old school.
She - Yes, but
she doesn't care
to be reminded OF
it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
PATIENCE MISPLACED.

PATIENCE MISPLACED.
Patience-jes tween you an me
Won do any good
If you's Waitin' fob a Christmas tree
When you should be sawin' wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
The Usual Filling.

. ne usual FilituS
did you get
what you expected
in your stocking %
mo. I must
have blundered
when 7 mentioned
my wants.
fWhy do you
think so %
Because. I put
my foot in it"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09

sonsthn in ny gtookin,v
"A bunch of frost bitten toesI"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
DISQUALIFIED.

"Ain't you gwin-
ter invite Miss
Brown to you ais
Christmas party 2's
"No, indeed.
answered Miss FL
Ia Lucas. Her
feet is so big dat
OAR ain room fob
nobody else under
de mistletoe.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-09
The Exact Truth.

The Exact Truth.
"McBluR was
telling me he
doesn't think of
expense when it
comes to buying a
Christmas pres
ent for his wife"
THAT'S right. He
doesn't think of it
even to the extent
Of indulging in it
a little bit"
Came the Same
Way.
"Some fend in
carnate has stolen
my umbrella. I"
you talk as
though It was one
that you bought. "
Merry Christmas.
Did Chimmie
git many presents
fer Christmas ?"
Did he2 Sure!
Why, he don't
hardly know which
ter smash first ?"