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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

person. The heartsick boy of that day
has nothing to do with Carl Steward, sue
cessful banker and man Of business"
Several residence streets lay between
him and the business part of the town.
As he was threading his way along the
narrow board walk he came face to face
with a slender woman. 1t was in the
circle of Pickering light cast by kero-
sene lamp that the two met. One glance
into the thin, dark face framed by snow
white hair, and Carl Steward stopped. ut
must bet is Rachel West y
The woman's look of perplexity was
suddenly merged into one of delight Il
am Rachel West and you-'-you are Carl
Steward"
He held out his hand. care you still
Rachel West, after all these years? And
do you live here?
His matter-of-fact tone steadied the
woman. She replied, Il am still Rachel
West. and I live in the old home of my
parents. You remember my sister, Hester
CARPENTER? She and her family live with
me. And you? You have won success
and happiness in that western city|
81 have won-money." There was a
note Of bitterness in his voice. Twenty
wears since / went away. | have always
planned to come back and build home
here. A foolish idea for a man who is
alone in the world, is it not? A lawyer
here with whom / have been correspond
ing wrote me that piece of property he
thought would suit me could be obtained,
so / came on at once.
He and Rachel had grown up together
They had loved each other with boys
and a girls idealizing love. The Christ
mas of twenty years before was to have
been their wedding day. A fortnight be
fore the appointed time the lovers had
ouarreled. 1t was Jerry Carpenter, Ra-
chefs brother-in-law, who made the trou-
Bile. The next day both Carl and Rachel
knew that Carpenter had lied, but each
was too proud to make the first overture
A week later Carl left Pennington.
After parting with Miss West, Carl
rambled around the old town for an hour
before he sought an interview with his
lawyer. As he assembled the steps leading
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

to that mans Office he said to himself, II
thought 1 had forgotten. She has, but
there has never been any one else for
either of US"
The lawyer, Ronald Morgan, proceeded
at once to give his employer the details
of the proposed purchase. To CarPs sur
prise he found that it was Rachers old
home that was offered for sala Her
brOther-in-law held a mortgage upon it,
and he was urging her to sign it over
to him. Rachel had for years been sub
ject to the tyranny of her sisters family
In a fit Of desperation she had sought Mr.
Morgan, asking if he could not find pur-
chaser for her.
Carl Steward stood up, a frown wrink-
ling his brow. Il remember the place,
and am sure it will suit me. Offer all it
is worth"
The next day Carl Steward went about
among the villagers. Many remembered
him, and many more had heard Of the sue
cess that he had won in the outside world.
There were several interviews with Ra-
chel. She spoke with reluctance of her
self Il suppose l am foolish, but | do
not dare let Jerry and Hester know what
l am doing" she said, soft crimson
flush coloring her cheeks.
"What will you do when you leave the
old home?" Mr.. Steward asked.
The flush faded, leaving her very pale.
81 shall go away from Pennington, and
try to find work"
Two days later Pennington was electri-
fed. Carl Steward had issued invitations
for a Christmas dinner party to be given
at the hotel. Preparations were made on
a more lavish scale than the village had
ever seen.
The Carpenters and Miss West were in
vited. RacheI's sister said, Course you
won't 60, Rachel. 1t wouldn't look well,
after what happened 'twixt you an Stew
ard years ago. You amt got nothin' to
wear, neither. Sides, want you to stay
with the children"
Rachel made no reply. She settled the
matter by going away early Christmas
morning and not returning. Mrs. Carpen-
ter did not again see her sister until they
were both in the hotel parlor. The room
was a bower Of evergreens and holly. Mrs.
Carpenter gave a gasp, and clutched her
husbands arm. For lands sake, Jerry,
do look at Rachel"
Miss Vests slender figure was outlined
against the screen Of green boughs. She
wore a soft gray silk, the full skirt trail
ing behind her.
The dress she was to have been mar
ried to Carl Steward in !" Mrs. Carpenter
gasped. No, 1 amt mistaken. l guess
l know it, for Rachel an l have quarreled
bout it more'n a dozen times. Where'd
she git the lace? 1t cost mint O. money.
Jerry, I'm goin' to find out bout this"
Mrs Carpenter did find out. Before
she could reach Rachel Mr.. Steward had
led her forward to where the minister was
standing.
"Why, they're bein' married-really
married - Hester exclaimed. ''Well,
never y
Jerry was the first to recover from the
surprise. He soon found an opportunity
to say to Rachel, YOU'D better sign the
place over to me in the morning, Rachel.
You'll be goin' off West an forgittin' it."
1t was Rachers husband who replied,
Morgan will pay you the money on the
mortgage any time you wish. am going
to rebuild the house for Rachel a summer
home. Nothing that money or love can
procure is too good for my wife. Farm
and Fireside.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
SENDING CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Some Timely Hints on How the Par
GELS should Be WRAPPED.

some Timely Hints on How the Par
cells Should Be Wrapped.
OF course, you are going to make every
one Of your gifts have holiday air. You
would never dream Of presenting gift
tied up in piece of yellow wrapping pa
per. Just as if it were a piece of beef
steak or a pound of sugar. You want
your gift to look pretty, which IS possible
with anything; for done up in Christ
mas fashion, even that most prOsaic of be-
longings, flannel petticoat, can be made
to look as dainty and hOliday-like as can
be imagined, and a Christmas mince pie
tied up with scarlet ribbons, mistletoe and
holly is a festive looking gift indeed.
So be sure to put some of your money
in tissue paper and narrow ribbon to wrap
your Christmas presents and tie them
with. White tissue paper is the most
popular for this purpose. Red and green
are the Christmas colors many women
use cherry-colored baby ribbon, or very
narrow satin ribbon in the bright hue
with a bunch of holly tied smartly on top.
Others prefer pink or pale blue baby rib
bon; either gives a dainty finish to the
snowy tissue covered parcel.
The gift should first be folded in the
tissue paper, uOL AOl SCIIAhS ~ pIdCC III
side the visiting card with the words Of
greeting written upon it. Then the rib
bons are tied about it. Be sure to tie
them in a bOw-knOt. Hearts are impa-
tient and fingers nervous on Christmas
morning, and if the ribbons get into
snarl one hates to use a scissors or
knife upon the cords that loving hands
have bound around a gift. If the present
can be given in the home circle, a sprig
of holly is pretty to go on top. If the
package is to be delivered by messenger,
the ordinary wrapping paper comes out
side of ALL and the package may be again
tied about with ribbon, and perhaps a
piece Of holly fastened to the bow.
The college girl" true to her colOrs,
ties her gifts with ribbons in the SYM
| bolic hues of her alma mater.
One can carry this idea Of symbolism
to any extent.
If you are sending a gift to a friend in
| Canada, tie it with the red, white and
blue.
+ If you are sending gift to a baby, tie
it up with blue ribbons if the baby is a
girl, pink ribbons if it is a boy.
If you are sending a gift to a friend in
another city, tie it with your own city
! cOlOrs.
If you are artistic. you will probably
wrap the pale blue satin pincushion you
have hand-painted IN white tissue paper,
tied with pale blue ribbons; pink
wouldn't look well.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
TALKING DOLLS.
Latest Production of the Clever Ger
man TOymakers.


One of the most striking of the new
Christmas toys takes the shape of a
real talking doll. In the past dolly's vo-
cabulary has been limited to such phrases
as 'Da-da" or Mama" sounds produced
by a reed and a pair of bellows. All that
is to be changed and dolly will be able
to say quite a number Of nice things and
carry on little conversations of a hundred
words or more and, if necessary, sing the
very latest song.
The idea comes from Germany and is
really an adaptation Of the principle upon
which the gramophone is based. Briefly
it is this: Secreted somewhere in the
dolls interior will be a tiny disk machine
which will carry a record about two
inches in diameter. When the doll has
been made presentable and feels equal to
taking part in the conversation her little
nurse will simply have to place a disk in
q crevice somewhere in dolly's back, an
operation as simple as putting a penny in
slot, and the doll will do the rest. Two
dolls, with suitable records, may easily
be made to carry on quite intelligent con-
Versations.-London Daily News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

"Of course ne said, refectively, ~ am
not making any complaint about it. All
I desire to say is that 1 can't understand
it."
"You can't understand what?" inquired
his wife.
"Why you can put gilded spheres and
eaudy fabrics all over a Christmas tree
six feet high and four feet thick for Is
cents, when it costs at least SIS to trim
a bonnet four inches in diameter. -
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
COMING OF THE NEW YEAR.

New Year, 1 look straight in your eyes,
Our ways and our interests blend;
You may be a foe in disguise,
But l shall believe you friend.
We get what we give in our measure
We cannot give pain and get pleasure;
l give you good will and good cheer,
And you must return it, New Year
We get what we give in this life,
Tho often the giVer indeed
Waits long upon doubling and STRIFE
Ere proving the truth of his creed;
But somewhere, some way, and forever,
Reward is the need of endeavOr;
And if 1 am really worth while,
New Year, you will give me your SMILE
You hide in your mystical hand
No "luck" that / cannot control
Il l trust my own courage and stand
On the Infinite strength of my soul.
Man hides in his brain and his spirit
A power that is godlike, or near it;
And he who has measured his force
Can govern events in their course.
You come with crown on your brow,
New Year, without blemish or spot;
Yet you, and not l, sir, must bow,
For Time is the servant of Thought.
Whatever you bring me of trouble
Shall turn into good, and then double,
If my spirit looks up without fear
TO the Source that you came from, New
Year
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
III WERE SANTA CLAUS.

II / were Santa Claus I'd bring
Each signing maid a splendid ring,
And unto every child the toy
That represented deepest joy.
To each defeated candidate
Who sadly sits and mourns his fate
I'd give public office where
He might hold down an easy chair.
To every toiling man I'd bring
The ease and riches of a King;
The unrequited lover then
Should never sigh in vain again.
The golfer, too, should have good cheer
I'd stretch the season through the year,
So that where snow is spread to-day
He still might drive and sclaf away.
If I were Santa Claus I'd bring
The poet rhymes for everything
The word that's now so hard to find
Should come directly to his mind.
The days should all be glad and bright
For every one who longs to write,
I'd straightway bring to him or her
A kind and eager publisher.
To every chorus girl I'd bring
The sweet ability to sing;
And every babe that squalls at night,
Should have the food that gives delight.
I'd fill her empty bin with coal,
And at the gay and brilliant ball
No girl should anguish near the wall.
If I were Santa Claus I'd bring
Contentment to the sOrrOWing.
And servant-girls should evermOre
Line up at every kitchen door
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
4 ThoughtfuI Husband.

What is more touching at the holiday
season than to see an old man planning
A pleasant surprise for his aged wife?
us tryin' ter raise money enough ter
cit my wife a new dress for Christmas,
sah," said Uncle Ebony to Mr.. Feather
stone.
sAh, see. You want me to give you
some chores to do, uncle, eh?'
'sWen, no, sab. l fought perhaps you
could git de old lady a job at washin',
Sah -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22


The correct German Christmas tree al
ways has an angel or a ChriStkind on
the topmost branch, with a tinsel star
at the end of a staff, like a pantomime
fairy, and if the tree belongs to a very
orthodox family there is usually at its
foot small toy group representing the
Saviour's birth in the stable at Bethle-
hem.
The lights on the tree are said to be
of Jewish origin. In the ninth month OF
the Jewish year, corresponding nearly to
our December, and on the twenty-ffth
day, the Jews celebrated the feast of ded-
ication of their temple. 1t had been desc
Grated on that day by Antiochus. 1t was
dedicated by Judas Maccabeus, and then,
according to the Jewish legend, sufficient
oil was found in the temple to last for the
seven branched candlestick for seven
DAYS. and it would have taken seven days
to prepare new oil. Accordingly ne Jews
were wont on the 25th of Kisleu in every
house to light a candle, on the next day
two and so on till on the seventh and
last day of the feast seven candles twin
killed. in every house.
It is not easy to fix the exact date of
the Nativity, but 1T fell most proDaDly on
the last day of Kisleu, when every Jewish
house in Bethlehem and Jerusalem was
twinkling with lights. 1t is worthy Of
notice that the German name for Christ
mas is Feihnacht (the night of dedica-
tom, as though it were associated with
this feast. The Greeks also call Christ
mas the feast of lights, and, indeed, this
was also the name given to the dedication
festival, Chanuka, by the Jews.-New
York Mail and Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
WORKS NOTHING BUT GOOD.

TwO-FOId Benefits Derived from
Making New Year Resolutions.
Notwithstanding the army of very wise
and very cynical people who sneer at
New Years resolutions, I'm going to bold
ly announce myself here as one who be-
lieves in them. l do not hesitate to say
that I have made them every year since
1 was old enough to think about such
things, and expect to keep it up as long
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

ROM time lmmemO-
rial a tree has been
a part of the Christ
mas celebration. It
may be seen outside
the traditional man
gers in the missals
and early paintings
of the preraphaelite
Italian school. In
the tree or near il
are seen angels In
flowing robes sing.
ing out of a scroll
of Illuminated paper
the peace on Earth
and Good Will To-
ward Men" or
GLORY, Glory, Hal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

" ARL STEWARD stepped from the
train at Pennington. 1t was early
~ evening. The snow lay fresh and
untrodden on the village streets, al
though the storm had ceased, and bright
stars were beginning to gem the sky.
Back again ;" and the middle-aged man
drew himself erect. Twenty years since
I left Pennington. All! 1 am another
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

Jan. is Christmas in Russia, where
the calendar is of the ''old style"; that
is. about two weeks behind that in use in
this country. This picture represents
Santa Claus, or Kris Kringle, according
to the Russian idea, in the attire Of a
priest of the Greek church, the national
church Of Russia, of which the Car is the
head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
OMAN wants but LittIe''-.

made known your wants for Christ
mas yet?"
"Sure. Asked the forty-seven friends
who sent me suspenders last year to send
trousers to match them this.
natl TimeS-Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREES.

From Time hmm en- 0riaI Part of the
Holiday Celebration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

With Christmas near I'm not distressed
With thoughts of what to buy;
No gifts to seek my souls at rest
l bought them last July.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
A Christmas Surprise Party.
BY Hope Daring.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

Michigan, Chicago and Wis
conSin Can Meet on
Gridiron Again.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-SeveraI rules adopted
by the big western colleges last year.
when college football was reformed
were modified here today at a meeting
of the faculty committee of the intercOl-
legiate conference. All the colleges were
i'm favor of an increase in the number of
regular games to be played. and it was
decided that each college should be al
lowed to schedule seven games instead Of
five, the number that prevailed this year
The change will give Michigan, Chicago
and Wisconsin an opportunity to renew
football relations.
The thFee-year rule was made non
retroactive. and all students who entered
college prior to Sept. ]. 1906. Were made
eligible to take part in athletics for four
years All students who have entered
since that date will be limited to three
years.
In order to put all the colleges on an
equal footing. in football if was decided
TO adopt uniform date for the COM
mencement of practice each year. Last
year practice was prohibited until the day
the college year began. As some of the
colleges did not open until two weeks
later than other members OF the big
nine" the rule worked q hardship. Sept:
20 was selected as the date when football
practice may begin.
Thanksgiving games came uD Tor con-
sideration. but the effort 10 change this
rule was unsuccessful and the football
season will end on the Saturday before
Thanksgiving each year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
TONOPAH PLANS
GREAT FIGHT
Thousand Shares of Mining
Stock TO Be Added to
Miners Purse.

Tonopah, New, Dec. 1.-Tonopah is de-
termined TO have the Herman-Gans fight
90 down in Dugilistic history as the great
est battle ever known and to further it,
plans has adopted a novel scheme Not
content with the fact that the battle j.
for the championship and that the Sa0.00.
offered the fighters viii stir them on tc
battle as they have never battled before
the Casino Athletic club Of TOnOpah has
set aside Loo shares OF stock. which vii
be awarded the victor. TOuopah stock s.
increasing IN value daily. and the winner
of the battle on New Year day may find
untold wealth hidden IN the ground
which will come into his possession
through his gallant fight. This news was
received over the wire today. and Il
speedily found It's way To Che ears of
Herman ana Cans.
1t has been the lifelong desire Of Her
man 10 get q crack Al the. championship.
His chance has come. II the winner, ST.
600 awaits him. if the loser. 5000. Tn
losers end is more than ne has ever
fought for The thought of the pile OF
glistening gold that will be his Tho
chance to be called the champion light
weight of the world and the 1000 shares
Of stock have aroused his fighting blood
and though he is doing but light train
ing now. ne goes at his work with tn,
determination that spells success.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

The transfer of the south half OF the
block bounded by Main and state
streets and by Third South and Fourth
South streets, TO Samuel NeWhousc,
which was announced Friday, calls at
tentio1 to the early history of that
property
In tine days of the first settlement OF
the valley. the pioneers built thelf num-
BILE homes where fancy pleased them,
and their right to the ground was not
questioned by those VINO came later 10
the valley.
The records i'm the Office Of the county
recorder show that Daniel Fl. Wells,
the second mayor of Salt Lake, settled
on lot of that block, and that EDWARD
p. Duzette settled on lot 3. Lewis Rod
inson built his cabin oa lot g. and Dam
lei H. Drake settled on lot 4 These
were the original occupants OF tise
ground, and are so recorded IN the DIG
record books of the county r*.eoEdef.
For many years these early settlers
used as much land as they required for
their homes. stables, gardens and other
uses. Then the territorial surveyor
came 70 the valley and ran the hrst
lines. The surveyor gave TO the oceu-
pants OF the land certificates OF own
eFship. for the mere cost Of filing Inc
costs of these lots TO the original own
ers was therefore only SEQ each. and
the original settlers we're ad1iidlcated
by the territorial courts as he 4aWfui
owners of the land,
1t was not until 1872 that The blocks
were laid out as they now are IN lhe
city Brigham Young, second preslaetl'
of the Mormon church and leader OF tnt
pioneers. who directed their hegra e
this valley from Missouri, planned the
wide streets and large blocks. ana the
city was laid out under his direction.
AT that time the original settlers. Oh
those TO when the land was transferred
by them. were given what were known
las mayors deeds These deeds were
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02

With him were relatives and close
friends. and in the boxes ranged along
that side of the gridiron were army Off
GERS and their families cheering hard for
their faVOrites. Most of the foreign dip
lomats who came to the city to see the
game occupied boxes on the soldiers side
as guests of the war department
Over on the north stand where the ma
val contingent cheered its heroes TO vic
tory. the center boxes were occupied by
Assistant Secretary of the Navy New
berry. and near him was Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Metcalf The ma
val contingent that surrounded Secre-
tary Newberry made things lively after
the navy scored their first four points,
and it was a common sight to see the
gray haired rear admirals wave the ma
WIS cOlOTS and veil
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-12-02
FESTIVAL CHORUS GROWS.
And Many More Names Are Added
to Subscription List.

The Festival Chorus is attracting some
of the best talent in the city. and from
present indications the required number
of singers will have been obtained long
before rehearsals commence. The scores
have been ordered and the first rehearsal
will be held Monday evening. Jan. I.
Subscriptions for season tickets are pro-
syessing rapidly The following names
were added to the subscription list during
the week George II. Smith. John G.. Will
lis w E CritzeT i. c. Bliss. Paul c.
TeIiman. Fred ID. Timer b. F. Forbes,
Miss Emily Jessup. j. L. Craig, J. c.
Tearr. John c. Cutler. jr.. III. s. Cutler,
Hugh ! Cannon W. Scott Weller, Pres
ton ]. Cannon. h. f. Cannon, joel Nib
lev. Miss Maud Symons, F. f. McGurril,
Miss Marjorie Pain. Miss Mae Lucile
Birch. Miss Pearl Mcclellan, A. G. Sui
livan. George III. Could. n II. MeAiiis-
Ter II 5. Margetts WAYNE G. HemphilI,
O. z Airs, J. r. Marshall, W. w. Nc
Corahy. George Z Brice. Mrs. Graham II.
Putnam. A. s. Zimmerman. John Held. ].
II Rail F. b. Cock J. E. Paine. D. Mac
nherson Boyd John ". Andrew, Adoiph
R,,ox Duncan MacInnis. Miss Johanna
Schick. r. A Clayton. NeDhi L. Morris.
George +. Shelton, L. p Christensen. Jo-
sonh r Smith, George A. Golf. Miss Rula
Williams. J. ID. Stewart, DR.. IT. S. Hines,
a. Henry Jacobs. thomas 4. sloan: Mrs.
e 7, Reinhard. James Maxwell II. A. Nc
NiiIIe1 Jofln J. Norris. S. A. Whitney, G.
II Rutler. j. II. Patrick. p. A. Kindgen,
| y ~ Radrer T. A Ball, p. Sundwall. jr.,
| Miss Alice AfcIsaEhlan, Fred T. Wilson
| - II Moorehouse J.. r. Chamberlain
| f.,o,. c.hnrg Miss Rose Snhthen. i. H
| T<ntnewski' Frank Pierce. Judge n. p
henderson, J. W. Morrison J. T. Ham
mend. w. c. Lynn, g NJ brown