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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Christmas
pOSadaS

"NO one who has been away from
the United States for a term of
years the Christmas holidays
there seem ike a feverish rush,
and the simple pleasures INDUCED in
during the nine days of posadas in
Mexico are returned TO with a certain
measure of relief.
A po-aHa 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-
In order to determine the fact he de-
creed that It census should be taken Of
all tie nations composing the great
Roman empire TO effect this Angus
tuS sent tWnuty-four commissioners to
the different parts Of his world. The
edict commanded that every person,
rich or poor weak or strong. should go
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 so
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 a posada and there the Nino Santo,
or Holy Child, was born. The pOsadas
are held for nine evenings in cOmmem-
Grafton of those weary days.
OF course there are miserable homes
where no sign of u posada is held, but
MeXicans. rich ana poor, are generous.
No matter how dirty and ragged, every
one is welcome in the churches, beauti-
fully decorated, and at the nightly po-
sadas held in them. though there the
penatas are omitted, as the Celebra-
tions are entirely of Il religious nature.
To the children the pcnatas are very
important features Of the season. They
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division.
Northern Central Railway Division.
Schedule in Effect Nov 2G, 1905.

Philadelphia < Erie Railroad Division.
Northern Central Railway Division
Schedule in Effect Nov. 26, 1908.
Trains leave SOUTH DANVILLE aS follows:
EASTWARD.
III a. NJ. lweekdays) for Wilkes Barre. Haz-
Teton and POttsville and Philadelphia.
lOl7 a. IN. daily for Wilkes Barre, HaZletOn
Pottsville. Philadelphia, MahanOy City
and Shenandoah.
221 p IN. weekdays for Wilkes Barre. Haz-
Teton and Pottsvlle.
80 p. m. (weekdayS) for W1lkcS-Barre. ana
HaZletOn
Making connection at Wilkes-Barr with
Lehigh Valley for all points North and
South and d. X Ii. for Scranton.
WESTWARD.
900 a. m. weekdays for Sunbury. Leave sun
bury 8 40 a IN. daily for Lock Haven and
intermediate stations. On weekdays for
Bellefonte, Tyrone. Cleartield Phillips
burg, Pttsburg and the West.
Leave Sunbury $50 a. IN. weekdays for
Harrisburg and intermediate stations
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and
Washington.
l.. 10 p. IN. weekdays for Sunbury.
Leave Sunbury l24S p. m. daily for Buti-
alo via Emporium and for Erie and in
termediate stations.
Leave Sunbury L13 p. IN. weekdays for
Emporium, ,BellefOnte, Tyrone, Ceartield,
Philipsburg, Pittsburg ,Canandaigua and
intermediate stations, Syracuse, Roches-
ter. Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Leave Sunbury I'D D. m. weekdays for
Harrisburg .and intermediate stations,
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore,
Washington. Buffet Parlor Car to Phil
adelphia.
Leave Sunbury 3. .tS p. m. daily for Har-
risburg, Philadelphia New York, Balti-
more and Washington.
43l p. IN. daily for Sunbury.
Leave Sunbury $50 p. IN. weekdays Tor
Remove, Watkins and intermediate sta
tions
Leave Sunbury $40 p. m. daily for Har
Tisburg and intermediate points. Phla-
delpha, New York, Baltimore and
Washington.
7.5l p. m weekdays for Sunbury.
Leave Sunbury $50 p. M daily for Har-
rsburg and all intermediate stations
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore
Washington. Pullman sleeping Car from
Harrisburg to New York.
Leave Sunbury 95S p. m. Sundays only
for Harrisburg and intermediate sta
tions, arriving at Harrisburg, ll3O
Leave Sunbury S.54 p. m. Sundays only
for Williamsport and intermediate sta
tiOnS
Leave Sunbury 9.5S p. m. weekdays for
WilliamSport and intermediate stations
Buffet Parlor Car
SHAMOKIN DIVISION, y. c. Il. W.
WEEK DAYS.
Leave Sunbury 60 a. m, 1910 "A. m, 2.lO p. m.
53j p IN. for Shamokin and Mt Carmel
LEWIsTOWN DIVISION.
WEEK DAYS.
Leave Sunbury 1000 a. m, 2.Oj p. m for Lew
istown and Lewistown Junction. 80
D. m. for SeliuSgrONe.
For time tables and further information ap-
ply to ticket agents
w. W ATTERBURY, j. Il. WOOD,
Gen'l Manager. Pass Traffic Mgr
GEO. W. KOYD, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
FOR TOMS
SAKE. A Tree Which
va m ~ m 2-% Bore Good Fruit
BY OTHO d. SENGA

Copyright. 1904 by Otho b. sengal
A MOST wonderful and gorgeous
N Christmas tree stood in the
- window of the great store or
Warden X Joyce. All day
constantly changing throng of small
admirers exclaimed at its magnificence
and registered eXTavagant wishes lie
fore il.
Children richly clad and full Of joy
Gus anticipations. children in comfort
less rags. who knew Christmas only 10y
the sight of the happiness of others,
stood side by side and gaZed with long
ing eyes at the bewildering array Of
costly gifts and brilliant decorations.
A small girl Of twelve or fourteen,
with face unnaturally old and sharp,
unsmiling eyes. critically examined the
tree in silence Up and down, from
side to side, her keen gaze wandered.
Il bet it's empty at the back" she
finally muttered.
Poor child. Her brief experience had
already taught her the unreality and
falsity of many glttering things. She
HIpDDtd llllthlN lilO lut NfSllbulp W htiC
she could see that part of the tree away
from the window. a sudden joy flashed
into her face
IT'S true-that tree is true" she
whispered eagerly. THE back is as
good as the front"
She hesitated an instant and then
raised her clasped hands heseechingly.
God" she cried, send me tree for
Tommy
Her intense longing made her voice
sharply imperative, and the first word
struck harshly on the ear of a richly
dressed young lady who was passing
close to her
You mustn't swear, child"' she ex-
claimed hurredly.
Il wasn't swearing" the girl an
swered calmly. without resentment. Il
was praying for a tree for Tommy"
An elegant carriage waited at the
curb, and as the young lady stepped to
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
In the scnttish migI.Innd..

In the SEQ y highlands the new
year is u~hcrrd Tn by the tollinG Of the
aud kirk bell and the playing Of the
bagpipcs. In a clear. frosty night to
hear this much maligncd instrument
played by a thoroughbred highlander
among the hills and from distance
the notes are stripped of their harsh
ness and seem to be waited across 10
you by the clear atmosphere in one
harmonious melody. 1t is beautiful
and inspiring Philadelphia Leiger.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
New Years In Caesars Time.

At the Roman festivals of the god
Janus, held un the caleuls of January,
gifts and good wishes were exchanged,
friends met together, ana feasting and
dancing, masking and mumming were
the order of the day. January derives
its name from the god Janus, who was
represented with two faces looking in
opposite directions. as the month was
considered both to look back upon the
past year and forward to that which
was coming
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
A Dreams
N Fulfillment
The Rector's Christmas Chdrl-
ty and What Came
of 1t.
By SALLY CHAMBERLIN

Copyright 1894 by Sally Chamberlin.l
~ ANG. Bang. Bang.
X John Hare jumped from his
warm bed into his dressing
gown and slippers, switched on
the electric light and was on the lower
door swinging wide the heavy, massive
door before his eyes We're fairly open.
Through the blackness OF the outer
night peered the hard and forbldding
faces Of two roughly clad men. The
taller man stated In grutf tones that
his baby was dying and his wife want
ed the child baptized.
In less than five minutes the young
rector was dressed and back to the
men, whom he had left sitting in the
hall and the three started out. The
trip to the outskirts of the city
through dark and strange streets was
anything but pleasant. Finally reach
ing little low cottage, set quite apart
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
NAeycr fGam,

A lady invited to very recherche
musical party had met with an acct
dent TO her front teeth which there
was no time TO repair She said, II
will come, and. as | dare not open my
mouth. you must tell your friends am
deaf and dumb but appreciate music"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Tommy-Santa Claus is coming to
dinner tonight.
Elsie-O How do you know
Tommy-Ma told me Il white haired
old gentleman was coming and we'd
have to be very good.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
TACKAWANNA RAILROAD
- -BLOOMSBURG DIVISION
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad.
In Effect Jan. l, 1905.
TRAINS LEAVE DANVILLE.
EASTWARD.

707 a III. daily for Bloomsbury, Kingston,
Wilkes Barre AID Scranton. Arriving Scran-
ton at 9 ~ a. m. and connecting at Scranton
with trains arriving at Philadelphia at SIS a.
m and New York City at S30 p. IN.
1919 a. IN. weekly for Bloomsbury, Kingston,
Wilkes Barre, Scranton and intermediate sta
tionS, arriving at Scranton at l2.35 p. m. and
connecting thGre with tr"ins for New York
City, Philadelphia and Buffalo.
2il weekly for Bloomsbury, Kingston, Wilkes
Barre Scranton and intermediate stations,
arriving at scranton at 40 p. m.
5.43 p. m daily for Bloomsbury, Espy, Ply
mouth. Kingston, Wilkes Barre, Pittston,
Scranton and intermediate stations, arriving
at Scranton at S25 p. m. and connecting there
with trains arriving at New York City at $50
a M, Philadelphia 10 a. m. and Butalo a m
TRAINS ARRIVE AT DANVILLE.
gl5a. IN. weekly from Scranton. Pittston,
Kingston, Bloomsbury and intermediate sta
tiOnS, leaving Scranton at 6.35 a. m, where II
connects with trains leaving New YORK City
at 8. 80 p. m, Philadelphia at 7.G2 p IN. and
Buffalo at 1890 a. m.
1244 .. m daily from Scranton, PittstOn,
Kingston, Berwick. Bloomsbury and inteTme-
diate stations. leaving Scranton mt 1910 a. m.
and connecting there with train leaving Bull
alo at2.25 a. m.
4SS D. m weekly from Scranton, Kingston,
Berwick Bloomsbury and intermediate sta
tiOns, leaving Scranton at l.55 p. M where II
connects with train leaving New York City
AT 1000 a m. and Philadelphia at 300 a. m.
905 p. m daily from Scranton, Kingston,
PittStOn, Berwick, Bloomsbury and lnterme-
diate stations, leaving Scranton at 6.35 p. m,
where il connects with trains leaving New
York City at leo p. m, Philadelphia at 12.0C
D. IN. and Butlolo at $50 a m.
TIE. CLARKE, Gen1 Sup't
n. W. LEE. Gen. Pass Agt.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
THE BABE Is PLACED IN THE MANGER.

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 pcnata of pottery, which is hid
den by the decorations or costumes of
colored tissue paper, most shllfully
applied. The jars are filled with
goodies and unbreakable toys.
When friends have been invited TO a
poSada the house is decorated with
evergrecns and mosses, flowers and
tinsel in all the rooms and corridors
In one room is the scene in the stable
of Bethlehem r. 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
and means of the host ana 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 III which is the man
ger. Two voices, representing Mary
and Joseph, in a wailing hymn beg to
be admitted. Voices within chant a
denial. Finally u 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 mangcr, often by a
priest, and songs Of rejoicing burst
forth
The pcnatas are next on the pro
grammc, thr details varying with the
fancy of the host.
In convenient place the penata is
suspended, and the little folk, and big
ones who choose to take part in the
mcrriment, are blindfolded one at u
time. turned around "a time or two,
then given a stick with which to break
the jar if possible SO many trials,
then another tries When one succeeds
the contents fall to the floor and a
scramble follows to see who gets the
most IL some old families there are
evenings when the numerous servants
partallc Of the joys of the posada and
share in the souvenirs and refresh.
ments Golfers Weekly.
A Few Christmas Don'ts.
~. r.. t.,..t I,,.,,,v. I,.r-k ,,r,y,,ry
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

In Devonshire the Yule log is known
as the Ashton fagot The fagot is
composed Of bundle of ash sticks
bound with nine bands of the same
wood
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Christmas. not Thanksgiving is the
real turkey day Last Christmas I'm
Gle Sam 5 neL news and nieces took care
Of about 100000 more turkeys than
they did on Thanksgiving
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

The candle. burn on the Christmas tree:
They burn with ruddy flame.
And the itt'r Eskimo looks with glee
Upon picture book and game.
He dances in ocstlsies OF delight
And he cIaps his hands for joy
And then climbs into the branches BRIGHT
Where jiugIes the rosy toy
Then with nm expression Of peace supreme
And twinkle OF heartfelt fun
The candles be plum.ss tu Iotos dream
And gobbIcs them one by one
r X MuuEitJiea iu New = Drk Herald.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
Lot. Of white House Turkeys.

Nearly 1900 pounds Of turkey were
distributed last year by direction Of
the president 10 the officials and en-
ployees of the White House.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
That Closet.

Callor-You must be n very honest
boy, Remus, not to 20 near the majors
closet when you know he keeps his
brandy IN there.
Rernus-'Tain't $50 much de honesty.
sab, but yo' see All dun heard it told
dat de major has a skeleton IN his
et-Phladclphia Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21
A Few Christmas Don'ts.

Don't fuss. don't hurry, don't worry,
don't fret Christmas has come and
gone many times and will come and go
again. Don do one single thing, then,
for at least two weeks that viii Jar
you into forgetting that it was the
birthday of peace and good wilI.-Phil-
adplDLia Record
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-21

Some things about the holidays
Are quite unfair to madam.
For instance. there's Christmas eve
But where's her Christmas AdanS
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25

Nature has made Grand Marais the
beauty spot of the north shore. Nature
has provided the vicinity with the COW
eted ways of recreation for the tide of
humanity that every summer moves
about seeking respite from the cares of
business and the din of city life. But
until these advantages are supplemented
with spirit Of public enterprise in the
community the tourist will continue
to pass us by, attracted by the loud
sounding of trumpets in other parts.
These are merely a few suggestions
along the line of common talk in the
community. And this talk is of the
hopeful kind, indicative of the growth of
the spirit of public enterprise which,
once aroused, will speed Grand Marais
on to her proud destiny.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25

Some men are incapable of seeing any
virtue in law that lnterferes with their
notions of the way things ought to be-,
and they often appear to be as incapable
of realizing that there is anything NOR
ally wrong in ignoring such laws. Tits
to control just such men that law is,
but the trouble Is that too often the re-
sponsibilit of it's execution is confded
to this class. If all men were guided
through life by the golden rule there
would be no need of man-made laws for
their protection and control. It is mans
own fault, therefore, that he IS restrained
by law. It is every mans duty to obey
the law, and he is not good citizen
who will not uphold the honest efforts
of those who are entrusted with It's en-
forcement.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25
Sheriff'S Sale.
State CT Minnesota. County of Cook.-ss.
District.
George F. Perkins. Plaintiff,

George F. Perkins. Plaintiff,
Clara J. Gibbs, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue f
an execution to me directed and delivered
and now in my hands, issued out Of the
tric stats Of and FOR
del ed in said Court in favor, of said
GSrG GaFa ff; G5S 9 apq lave eS
led upon the following ;described real es-
tate at: Of saia defendant; to:wit:
IN the S Geaaty e and
of Minnesota, aid are described as fol-
l lew III! Lot , one q: two e; three tS), and
me n9rth haff OF the southwest S ter
two c2) and three 81 and the north half of
the southeast quarter (nh Of the sel) of
section eighteen (1s); the southeast quar-
sek). the north half OF the southeast quar-
ter (n% Of the SEQ and the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter (seA of
| northwest quarter of the southwest quar-
ter (nz 4 Of the swA) and southwest quar-
ter OF the northwest quarter (swA of the
sixty-one (6l) north Of range two e., west
of Fourth Pri ncipal Meridian.
da4 81 t Asf Sh1 @ M9n *he 6d 5ae Sh
| O'Clock a. N. of said day, at the front door
ct the court house in the Village of Grand
Marais, in said County and State, proceed
| the above named Clara J. Gibbs in and to
the above described property, to sat
isfy said Judgment and costs, amounting
dollars and IS cents, together with all &C
cruiEg costs Of sale, and interest on same
from the 10th day of February, 1905, at the
| auction. to the highest bidder for cash.
Dated Grand Ma rails. Mimi. March 2 1905.
G, II. CARHART,
A. N. McGindley. Sheriff.
Plaintiffs Attorney. 3-4
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25
INDICTMENT FOR BRIDES.
Michigan Justice Offers Trading
Stamps with Each Marriage
Certificate.

Menominee, Mich.-"Justice Martin
Vanderberg will hereafter give trad
ing stamps with every marriage certifi-
cate," is an advertisement which ap-
peared in the local papers here recent
". The justice says the marriage bust
ness has been dull the last few weeks,
and he had to do something to stimu-
late it. Whether or not the scheme
will have the desired effect remains to
be seen.
II thought of several schemes" said
Justice Vandenberg, "but decided trad
ing stamps would be- the greatest in
ducement to young couples who wished
to furnish q lone and had little means.
I haven't decided yet how many stamps
. will give with each certificate. The
cold weather. lately seems to have dis
couraged people from getting married. Z"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25
Timber Land. Act June s, lS7S.-Notice for

Timber Land. Act June 3, lS7S-Notice for
Publication. United States Land Office, Du-
luth, Mimi, Dec. 6, 1908.
+ Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions Of tie acf Of Congress of
June 3. 1875 entitled An aCt for the sale of
timber lands in the States of ?allfornia. Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August
!. 1892, Anna Hertlei of Superior, county of
Douglas, state of Wisconsin. has this day fled
in this office his sworn statement No. 9N5 for
the VIZ of nwA and w OF swH Of
section q in township 81 north range west,
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before the Regis
ter and Receiver of this Office at Duluth, MINI,
on Tuesday. the 9Th day of May. 1905.
She names as witnesses:
w. J. Wheeler. Beaver Bay. MIMI, Robert
Howenstine and Fred Jackson Of Grand Marais.
Mimi, Enphemia H. Hanson of suparior. Wis:
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-dtscribed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 9th day
of May, 1905.
Sill -, ., WV. E. CULKIN, Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25
QUEEN OF A TURKS HAREM.
Philadelphia Girl, Captured by Brig
aads, Ruled Over q PasAa's
Household.

According to the story told by Miss
Davis NARROW, formerly of Philadel-
phia, who has recently returned to
this country, she has had many thrill
ing adventures during the past few
years. She was captured by Turkish
brigands and sold to wealthy pasta,
who kept her prisoner and made her
queen of his harem.
Miss NARROW, it is alleged, made her
escape from her luxurious prison with
the aid of one of her fellow prisoners,
and, through the good offices of a
young EngliShman whom she met soon
afterward, was enabled to reach Paris.
From the French capital she journeyed
to Boston, where she is now residing,
relates an eastern exchange.
According to Miss Marlow's story
her father, who was a fruit erer in Phil
adelphia, became associated in business
with a native of Turkey. She was at
that time 16 years old and very beauti-
full. Her fathers partner paid her
asslduous court and they became en-
gagged. It was arranged, with her
fathers consent, that they should be
married in Turkey. Accordingly the
couple sailed for Europe and soon
after arrived in Constantinople.
Miss NARROW went to reside with her
fiance's sisters until the arrangements
for the wedding were completed. One
evening the young man. took her for a
drive in the country. Suddenly the car
riage was surrounded by armed men,
who took the girl prisoner and carried
her away. The next day she was sold
by her captors to the pasha, who in
stalled her as the favorite of his harem
Under the custom of Turkey the lat
est acquisition to harem becomes it's
queen, so Miss NARROW was the undis-
puted mistress of the swarthy beauties
in the pasha's palace. This made the
former queen, who had fallen in love
with her master, insanely jealous. She
plotted to poison the newcomer in or
der that she might be restored to her
former position.
When she discovered that Miss Mar
low was anxious to escape the life
which was repugnant to her she gladly
helped her to get away. At hotel
near the pasha's palace she met a
young Englishman to whom she told
her story. He helped her to get to
Paris. from which city she made her
way to Boston.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25

The stealing of the governorship of
Colorado by Peabody, the tyrant execu-
tive of that state, Is an outrage that is
unlikely to 20 unrebuked by the people.
The legislative majority by which he
was seated showed a conviction that
Peabody was not elected, by requiring
him to resign forthwith, giving the place
to the lieutenant governor. 1t was a
disgraceful job, concocted to nullify the
will of tho people, and If Colorado does
not avail herself Of every opportunity to
avenge the outrage she deserves to be
governed by Peabodys.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1905-03-25

Representative Bowling is after ex-
Public Examiner johnson with sharp
stick, but up to date he has done little
execution. Chairman Bowling lacks
that disc retion which is the better part
of valor, as witness his promise of start.
ling Developments in re. the campaign
charges against Bob Dunn's record as
state auditor. # Dunn was wronged
let the people know it and let justice be
done; but it is already quite clear that
Chairman Bowling cannot perform the
task alyne and he made a great mistake
in assuming to be the "whole thing" on
the committee.