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Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

you, on moonlight night, with calm
sea and soft, pleasant air, in the Medi-
terranean, for example. Christmas
eve aboard a great ship Is something
for most passengers to remember. I'm
sure I can't imagine anything more
charming.
"The band plays lively music. and the
passengers dance on deck, but IL they
imagine they are the only ones aboard
ship who are celebrating Christmas eve
they are mistaken. II they were to
look into the forecastle they would
see another Christmas tree there, also
covered with little decorations and
gifts-the sailors tree. For, you know,
q German is only half German with
out tree on Christmas eve, and every
German ship has one.
Long before the ship sailed from
her home port on the Christmas voy-
age friends and relatives of each sailor
prepared some little presents. which
they sent forward In care Of some &C.
quaintance In the crew SO that their
particular sailorman might have his
surprise at the right time. or course
these gifts are inexpensive. for the
sailors family has little money to
spare, but a pipe, warm stockings or
some such article Is received aboard
the vessel and carefully kept until the
proper time, when oil are hung on the
tree. The company gives the sailors a
little wine or beer and Christmas cakes.
This applies also to the firemen, who
have a tree Of their own in their room.
So. as you will see. there are usually
Ms many us three trees aboard the ship.
1.-The 25th Of December we observe
as holiday on our ships, and all work
is suspended aboard ship excepting
that which 1t is absolutely necessary to
perform. II there Is clergyman
among the passengers he is requested
to hold religious services for the tour
lists and also for the crew. and these
are fully attended. On German ves-
sells the captain does not oficiate, as
do English captains. at Such cere-
monies. ."-CNicago Inter Ocean.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Christmas on
AnOceanLin
Trees Fer Passengers and Crew. Pres.
ents, Toas.s. Singing and Dane
ing Make It Gala Day.

"THE man who spends his life on
board big passenger ship
sees about as many different
kinds OF Christmases as any
body, I guess" said the captain of n
North German Lloyd steamship as he
sat in his cabin preparing for holiday
voyage to the Mediterranean.
with a crowd Of jolly passengers
aboard who are of on a trip to enjoy
themselves Christmas Is day to be re-
membered. Friends and relatives send
gifts on ahead, so that they may be
handed to passengers ut the right time,
and Of course this personal remem-
brance from home makes more enjoya-
Bile the celebration which Is always
prepared on board the ship itself. The
oath of December passes about as do
other days until dinner time arrives,
and then the chefs and stewards outdo
themselves in providing an elaborate
menu and in table decorations.
III the weather is fine, as 1t Is likely
to be, the passengers are in high spir-
Its, for the Christmas feeling Is infec-
tious, no matter where you 60. To-
are made, songs are rendered, stories
are told and toasts are given, and when
this is completed all go to the main sa-
loon, and the Christmas tree Is re-
vealed. standing there in the middle,
under the big skylight. 1t Is a big tree.
too, Just as big rs can be obtained and
put in place, and on 1t are hung gifts
from the ship for every passenger-not
costly at all, but remembrances that
are likely to be long preserved MS SOU
venirs of a pleasant occasion. Then. II
the sea is not high, the candles are
lighted, and the tree bursts into beauti-
full illumination.
After the distribution Of gifts from
the tree a concert Is given1f the weather
is bad, but whenever Christmas eve is
pleasant and the latitude Is suitable the
passengers go on deck. which they find
to be shielded from the wind by can
vas. brilliantly lighted and decorated
with flags and bunting. And. tell
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
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Established In 1928.


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ward for any case OF Catarrh that
cannot be cured hy Halls Catarrh
Cure. f. j. CHENEY 4 co, Tole-
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
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Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c.
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
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Store Go.
Front St. - MILTON. PA. :. Elm ST.

ance;" "The Seasons Evening
Wraps" "Simple Dessefts;" "Pot
Making at Home" "The First Ameri-
can Hymn Book" "Am Island of
Holland;" "The Use of Vanity in
Business;" Social Portraits; III.
Dolly Madison and Washington So
ciety in the First Quarter of the Last
Century" "Making and Finishing
Sleeves" "Cake Making Simplified
II. Mixing the Ingredients" Ger
man Christmas Cakes" entertain
ing Children in Winters" "Violets as
Money Makers" The children's
pages and the hook notes are both
fully illustrated and rs interesting as
usual.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
JANUARY NUMBER.

The NEW IDEA WoMAN's MAGA-
ZINE for January has as frontispiece
drawing sho wing u circle of friends
seeing the old year out in the Scotch
way-with hands clasped they sing
"Auld Lang Syne." as the hands OF
the clock point to midnight. THE
Apotheosis of Philippines" is bright
ly humorous dog story by Margaret
Wagenhals; "a Debt of Gratitude
by Cecil Deene shows how young
girl does not like to be wooed; and
"McAlpin Brothers" by Anne OLA.
gan is the love story Of two old men.
The articles in the number are as fol
lows, their titles giving clue to theil
contents: Garments for Elderly
Women" "a Vexed Questions: Car.
peting House on Small Allow
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
MexicO's
Christmas
PosAdas

"o one who has been away from
the United States for q term Of
years the Christmas holidays
there seem like feverish rush,
and the simple pleasures indulged in
during the nine days Of posadas in
Mexico are returned to with a certain
measure Of relief.
A posada is an inn, and the idea per.
vading these festivities is that story,
known to all the world, Of Caesar Au-
gustus, who, In the height Of his pow
er, wished to know the number of peo-
pie who bowed beneath his scepter.
In order to determine the fact he de.
creed that a census should be taken Of
all the nations composing the great
Roman empire. To effect this Angus.
tus sent twenty-four commissioners to
the different parts Of his world. The
edict commanded that every person,
rich or poor, weak or strong. should 60
to the place Of his birth or to the orig
inal place Of his family to have his or
her name inscribed In the Roman regis
try.
Joseph and Mary, who were both Of
the royal house Of David, went to the
town Of Bethlehem. They found it 20
full Of people on the same mission that
they wandered about the town for nine
days seeking shelter, On the ninth day
they were allowed to stay in the stable
Of posada. and there the Nino Santo,
or Holy Child. was born. The posadas
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

TYPICAL BETHLEHEM FAMILY OF TODAY.
salem usually officiates in the grotto,
but on this occasion he is represented
by the Latin bishop. The interior Of
the church is most picturesque, for
there are only a few chairs provided
for foreign visitors, while the bulk of
the congregation is made I'D of the
Bethlemite women in their blue dresses
with red frontlets. wearing peaked
cans when married and fiat caps coy-
cred by white wells when single.
AS they enter the church they Mt first
kneel down and then sit upon the
ground in true oriental fashion. "In
the dimly lighted church." saws one
who has seen the service "these souat-
fling voricoIored figures with their
beoutifu, foces lit IN Inv fits and starts
by flashes of tbe candles intent on do
yotion sean, like so many modern Ma
donnos come to Celebrate the glory NJ
the frst Madonna
Precisely at midnight the pontifical
high mass is celebrated, the figure of
Christ is brought in n basket and de-
posted upon the high altar, and the
procession forms to accompany It to
the crypt. As the long, chanting pro-
cession winds Through the dimly light
cd church there ia something weirdIy
solemn about the ceremony. and rs the
sacred image passes various acts of
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22


After attempting to conceal the fact
for some time it is learned that Tama'
qua is in the throes of a smallpox
epidemic, and that the health author.
tiles of that borough are very much
exercised over the fact.
The Pennsylvania Game Commits.
sion is dickering with some of the
Southern States for large supply OF
quail. North Carolina has sent word
that Pennsylvania can have all the
birds it needs for breeding purposes
from that State.
A pair of slick swindlers are work.
ing this section and housewives are
warned to be ON the lookout for them.
They claim to represent sewing mach
inc companies who have sent them out
to repair machines. They do the re-
pairing and then charge exorbitant
prices for their work. They are not
employed by the companies.
The MARY Ann" ferry at Catawissa
has been placed out of commission for
the winter and force of men have
been engaged in putting the boat high
and dry on the land out of reach of
floods. With the boat out of service
Catawissians and those Catawissa
bound must necessarily resort to the
row boat and steam cars.
The happiest persons on Christmas
will be the children and the adults
who have made it possible for the
worthy poor to enjoy some of the
pleasures of the glad Christmas tide.
Annual election of directors OF the
Montour Mutual Fire Insurance Co ,
will be held on Monday, January lst,
1906, at the Company's Office, 221
Mill street, Danville, Pa. between
the hours OF 1 and 2 o'clock p. NJ. in
accordance with the by laws OF the
company. 1922
In these latest days before Christmas
it is well for all of US not only to
CONSIDER the poor" but also to ICON
slider" the overworked in the stores
and in the post office. There is not
much that is merry" or joyful for
these in the days preceding Christmas
day, and they generally reach the bless
ed day itself too utterly wearied and
worn out for its enjoyment. Our "pat-
ernal" government does most emphat-
ically the unfair thing by its post
Office employees. 1t neglects or refuses to
make appropriations that would make
possible the employment of extra
clerks at the Christmastide shopping
and mailing season. The sticklers for
an eight hour day for themselves may
well consider the lot of those who for
weeks at this time of year are forced
to work many extra hours without an
added dollar of compensation. None of
us would like to be compelled to do it.
Let each one try to add as little hard
ship as possible to the overworked ones
in the post Office and to the work of
those behind the counters who must
serve smilingly and attentively though
ready to drop with fatigue. For after
all the very essence and the crown of
Christmas giving is Christmas living
the living out of the spirit of Christ
mas of which one of the components
is, as all admit, "good will to men. "
GOOD will" considerateness, kind
ness, not to our own chosen friends
only nor yet only to those whom. we
deem objects of charity, but to all
specially to those who serve us in our
rush and hurry in these days before
the Christmas dawn.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

represent men. women, goats and 9th.
er animals, beautiful flowers, immense
chrysanthemums. giant roses and peo-
MES, lovely dahlias, nuns. monks In full
costume and graceful musical instru.
ments. Each figure contains an empty
jar or penata Of pottery, which is hid.
den by the decorations or costumes Of
colored tissue paper. most skillfully
applied. The jars are filed with
goodies and unbreakable toys.
When friends have been invited to a
posada the house Is decorated with
evergreens and mOsses, flowers and
tinsel in oil the rooms and corridors.
In one room Is the scene In the stable
Of Bethlehem - the stable yard and
servants. the animals, trees and plants,
groups Of Biblical characters, little toy
fountains. All that money can do to
beautify the beginning of the "old, old
story" is done according to the taste
aud means Of the host and hostess.
The little manger, amid soft lights and
draperies. stands ready for the Nino
Santo.
A procession Of the guests and family
forms in another part of the house, and
the pilgrims, or peregrinos, march two
and two. led by one who carries the
Babe. Singing sweet hymns and the
litanies, they go through the house,
winding In and out of the rooms and
galleries.
At last the wanderers stop at the
door Of the room In which is the man.
ger. Two voices, representing Mary
and Joseph, In a wailing hymn beg to
be admitted. Voices within chant q
denial. Finally voice announces who
they are that plead for shelter; then
the door Is thrown open, and the pere-
grinos are allowed to enter. The Babe
Is placed In the manger, often by Q
priest. and songs Of rejoicing burst
forth
The penatas are next on the pro-
gramme. the details varying with the
fancy Of the host.
In a convenient place the penata is
suspended, and the little folk, and big
ones who choose to take part In the
merrlment are blindfolded one at
time. turned around time or two,
then given a stick with which to break
the jar II possible. So many trials,
then another tries. When one succeeds
the contents fall to the floor and q
scramble follows to see who gets the
most. In some old families there are
evenings when the numerous servants
partake Of the joys Of the posada and
nt l,
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
No inteiliaencer Next Week.

The Inte,ligencer omts but one
issue year, and that is the one be
tween Xmas and New Year, which
has been the custom for years. In
order to better enjoy the Christmas
holidays and to have vacation, the
only one during the entire year, we
will close the office and not issue the
paper next week.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
"a Fine Edition."

I'D Aust Lutz, publisher Of the
Danville Inteiligen. er. issued hand
some illustrated supplement in COM
memoratioh of the papers seventy
seventh year of publication. The
Illus rations contained therein are OF
the best, among which are the court
house, tn, Beaver free library, the
Reading iron works, the silk mill. the
different churches and many others,
making the supplement we'll worth
preservation for future reference. ~
Riverside Star.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Seastosisl AppostIonment.

The latest draft Of q senatoria! ap.
portionment bill will no doubt be
more satisfactory to Senator Cochran,
as 1t adds Sullivan county to his dis.
trict. This not only increases the
Democratic majority in the district.
but it gives another county to juggle
with. Sullivan county Democrats
will also lie better pleased because the
first proposition put the county In g
bopelessly Republican district.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Notice of Dissolution,

Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship entered into on the first day of April
49, s. between Oliver NJ. Hamler and Robert
Geliinger. under the name of Washington
willie Creamery Co., Ltd, has this day been
dissolved by the mutual consent OF the par
ties accounts due the said partnership are to
be paid to the said Oliver NJ. Hamlcr, and ac-
counts owed by the partnership are to be
paid by the same.
lewisburg, Pa, OLIVER NJ. HAMLER.
Nov. 30th. 1895 ROBERT GELLINGER,
The business will continue without inter
ruption under the ownership of Oliver NJ.
Hamern
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Give Honor to Whom II Is Due

DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy, of Rondout, N. Y, cured me OF
Bright's disease and Gravel Four OF
the best physicians had failed TO re-
lieve me. l have recommended it to
scores of people with like success,
and know it will cure all who try
it Mrs. F. p. Miner, Burg Hill, O..
Price 81 90. all druggists; 6 bottles
q m
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

LADIES IL want all to know of
the splendid opportunity Can give
any woman whereby she can actually
turn her spare time into money. The
work is very pleasant and will easily
pay $l8 PR week. There is no de-
ception about this. No experience is
neces sary. If you really want to
max e nj oney, wri'e to me at once.
Address. HARRIET M. RICHARDS,
Box II. Joliet, Ill.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Christmas :,
Eve In 81
Bethlehem

uN ETHLEHEM, the central spot Of
Tx interest in the Holy Land at
~ Christnastide, is Christian
town set In the heart of Mo-
lammedanlsm, where once year the
Greek church grants the use of the
grotto of the Nativity to the Latin
church. The ceremonies begin on Dec.
2i by the image of the youthful Christ
Icing carried from the basilica of st.
Helena to the sacred grotto of the Ma
tivi;y. where the traditional spot Of
Cirist's birth is marked by n silver
star set in the rocky pavement.
The service begins at 10 o'clock fl
the evening. 1t opens with the chant
ing Of psalms without any musical ac-
compartment. The patriarch of Jeru.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

Thursday, Dec. 2S, 1905. Jackson
Blocker, executor OF the estate OF
Peter Foust, late of Mahoning twp +,
this county, will sell at ten o'clock,
real estate belonging to the dccedent.
See bills. NJ. Breckbi.l, Auct'r.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
The Letter "E."

An exchange says that "e" lie the
most unfortunate letter in the English
alphabet, because it "is always out OF
cash, forever in debt. never out oil
danger, and in hell all the time" Our
exchange forgets that the aforesaid
letter is never in war and always in
peace. 1t is the beginning OF exist
ence, the commencement OF ease and
the end of trouble. Without it there
would be no meat, no life and nc
heaven.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
A "SovereIgn" That Costs Only One
Dollar.

DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem.
edy, of Rondout, N. Y, is a "sov-
ereign" medicine for nervousness,
Rheumatism, Kidney and Liver com.
plants, and all the ills peculiar to
women. 1t drives the poison from
the blood, and restores the patient to
the bloom Of health. You will never
regret the exchange of one dollar for
q bottle.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Challenged by Pittston,

The Pittston Y. NJ. G. A. basket ball
team has challenged Danville to play
on Christmas afternoon. Each team
recently won two games and if the
Danville team accepts this challenge,
the deciding contest will be an excita =
ing one.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

WANTED 10 men in each state to
travel, post signs, advertise and leave
samples OF our goods. Salary $75 OO
per month. $500 per day for ex.
penses. ROYAL SUPPLY CO.; Dept.
W. Atlas Block, Chicago.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

No matter what your Ln. .iness, Use
good printing. It's tn, dress by
which the public judges YOU. We
can please you and make your print
ing II profitable investment. The In
telligencer Printery, rear of No. 10
West Mahoning street.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of he stock
holders OF The First National iiank
of DanviIle, Pa, for the election of
directors, will be held at their h. NIX
ing room, corner Mill & Bloom streets,
DanvilIe, Pa, on Tuesday, January
h, 1906, from one TO three o'clock,
p. Nj.
w. l.. MCCLl Z. CASH +.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

Lots of White House Turkeys.
Nearly 1,500 pounds of turkey were
distributed last year by direction of
the president to the officials and en-
ployees of the White House.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

Fred-I saw you let Tomkins kiss
you under the mistletoe last night.
Why did you refuse me permission?
Cousin May-Because, you silly boy.
you asked.
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22

If YOU have pains in the back, Urinary
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tain, pleasant herb remedy for woman's ills,
Try Mother Grny's hustralian.Lea 1t IL a safe
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DON, &c, rootsore Get Aliens Foot.Ease,

wonderful powder that cures tired, aching,
swollen, sweating feet and makes new or
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2jc. Don't accept any substitute.
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NE join IN WISHING Y0U......
............A MERRY CHRISTMAS
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The Big Store desires to extend to all its friends the
compliments of the season. only wishing you joyous day
and many remembrances but that the good will to all may
bring lasting JOY
Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-22
Furniture-Life Time Gifts.

wife mother friend present from uniu stock will
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90
ball Por Pedestal Stands
Mahogany 500
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wall mirror 'front.' 19S, 800
Blackening
Tables folding felt 225.
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Our Stock a Holiday Bazaar.

hustle but with wide aes and sales
The choice We
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THlNK, CONSIDER AND REALIZE s..

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