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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
True Christmas Charity.

Last Christmas, says the Des Moines
Register, clad in rich raiment, Mrs
Arthur Hyde, the handsome wife Of a
Des Moines millionaire. faced bitter
wind from noon until 5 O'clock in the
afternoon holding in her hand the regu-
latton Salvation Army turkey contribu-
ton box, which she took from the
hands Of Captain Mary Taylor, after
telling the latter to return to the bar
racks, eat her dinner and remain in
doors until sent for. Attracted thither
by the strange spectacle, money Of all
denominations was dropped in the box
and when Captain Taylor came to re
sumo her work at O'clock, besides a
well flied contribution box she receiy-
ed large roll Of bills from Mrs
Hyde's own pocketbook
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
I'll. B. LUND.
President of the council.
Attest: @. B. BURPEE,
City Clerk
Resolution,
(By Alderman Gutter

Wy 1AANaOA 4AA0AA 0uDC4s
Alderman Gutter offered and moved
the passage and adoption of the fol-
lowing resolution, which was duly
seconded by Alderman Vinje.
Whereas, engineers Loweth & Wolff
have duly calculated the amount to
be specially assessed against certain
lots, pieces and parcels of land Tor
certain sewer districts and joint
sewer districts and have prepared
and filed with the city clerk of
the City of Morris, tabulated state
ments, in duplicate, showing the
proper description of each and every
lot, piece Or parcel of land to be
specially assessed and the amount
calculated against the same, said
tabulated statement being filed with
the said city clerk on the 1st day of
Dec. 1905 and being statements for a
district sewer in districts No. 7, No.
Is, No. Il, No. Is, No. 10 and No. %
and for a joint district sewer for sew
er districts No. 6 TO 10 inclusive and
for joint district sewer for sewer
districts No. Ia to 2S inclusive and for
district sewer in sewer districts No.
1 and a joint district sewer for sewer
districts No. to % inclusive in and
for Norris, Minnesota, and
Whereas, published notice has been
given by city clerk of the time and
place, when and where the city coun-
Gil should meet in regular session to
pass upon such proposed assessments,
and
Whereas, the said proposed assess
ment is fair and just and reasonable
in the premises and there being no
objection to the same by any person
or persons feeling aggrieved by reason
thereof,
Now, therefore be it resolved by the
city council of the City of Morris that
the aforesaid proposed assessment be
and the same hereby is ratified and
and that this resolution take
effect and be in force from and after
it's passage and the publication there
of.
Passed this 10Th day of Dec. A. D.
1906.
Ell. B. LUND,
Pres. of the council.
Attest: G. B. BURPEE,
City clerk.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
The Romance of Mtstletoe.

BY the TeutOns mistletoe was held
sacred to Baldur, the sun god, the SON
of Freya. the Scandinavian Venus. In
Baldur all that was beautiful elo-
quent, wise and good was honored,
and he was the spirit of activity, OF
joy and Of light. Predicting his own
approaching DEATH his mother, Freya,
exacted an oath from animals, planets
and minerals not to injure him. The
mistletoe among the plants had been
forgotten. When this was discovered
by the treacherous Hoeder, the blind
god of brute strength, be took a wand
Of it, and, being directed how to aim
it, the mistletoe pierced Baldur through
the heart, and he fell dead to the
ground-Boston Ira Weller.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
A LOST ILLUSION.
Saddles Santa Claus Was Only job IA
nv Smiths papa

ny Smiths Papa.
The loss OF part Of Santa Claus dis
guise at Christmas Sunday school en-
tertainment and the consequent dis
covery that ''he was only man after
all'' caused one little girl at least
acute distress.
Santa Claus was one of the cherished
ideals of Sadie's childhood, and Sadie
parted with her ideals reluctantly. She
was sure she heard the RENDERS scam
per over the roof every Christmas eve,
and the fact that even the gas logs
were pretty tight fit for the chimney
did not dispel the Illusion that som chow
managed to slip through the tiny slit
with his pack and leave presents on
tree and in stocking.
So when she saw on the Sunday
school platform his hoary head and
beard, fur trimmed coat fat stomach
and short legs-and, above all, his pack
she greeted the familiar figure with
enthusiastic applause. Unfortunately
for Sadie's peace of mind, however, the
hoary hair and beard became entangled
In the branches Of the Christmas tree
when Santa Claus began to hang up the
contents Of his pack, and when he
withdrew his head, sans hfrsute adorn-
ment, he revealed the familiar features
Of prominent churchman. Then the
assemblage was startled by desolate
wall that su;aaealy rent the air.
..Oh." sobbed Sadie, there amt any
Santa Clausi He's only Johnny Smiths
papa!' New York Press.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Resolution
(By Alderman Vinje.)

(by Alderman V1n16.)
Alderman Vinje offered and NOV
ed the passage and adoption of the
following resolution, which was duly
seconded by Alderman Watzke.
Be it resolved by the city council
of the City of Morris that the city at
torney and the city clerk each be al
loved the sum of one hundred ($1OO.-
OO) dollars for special services render
ed during the year 1906, in regard to
matters pertaining to the establish
ment of sewer system in and for the
said City of Morris and the construc-
ton of sewers and joint sewers there
in, 5he intent and purpose of this
resolution being to compensate the
said officers for extra services caused
by the building of the said sewers and
growing out of the same, to which the
said offices were specially subjected.
This resolution shall be in force and
take effect from and after it's passage
and publication thereof.
Passed this 10Th day of Dec. A. D.
1906.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
CITY OFFICIAL NOTICES
Resolution.

NSSOAuAAUMs
(By Alderman Guter.)
Alderman Gutter offered and NOV
ed the passage and adoption of the
following resolution, which was duly
seconded by Alderman Watzke.
Be it resolved by the city council of
the City of Morris that the city clerk
be and he hereby is authorized to
draw warrants on the city treasurer
to pay the following sums:
j. r. Reeves, lumber. 1920 AZ
Morris Fire Department, fires 45 so
Francis Saunders, stenogra-
phic services -. .. 13 90
Ell. Mueller Mfg. Co., water
works repairs Is 80
This resolution to be in force
and take effect from and after it's
passage and publication thereof.
Passed this 10Th day of Dec, 1906.
I'll. B. LUND,
President of the city council.
Attest: G. B. BURPEE,
City Clerk.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
A Miraculous Cure

The following statement by II. NJ.
Adams and wife, Henrietta, Pa, will
interest parents and others. ga mira
culous cure has taken place i'm our
home. Our child had eczema years
and was pronounced incurable, when
we read about Electric Bitters and
concluded to try it. Before the second
bottle was all taken we noticed a
change for the better and after taking
bottles he was completely cured"
It's the up-to-date blood medicine
and body building tonic. Guaranteed.
SOC and $1.00 at j. r. Krueger's drug
store.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
"You may as well give up. You'r'

"You may as well give up. You're
eaughtv'
And then the library was also flooded
with light, which was reflected from a
thousand gilded ornaments on the tree,
and by the illumination Fred and
Archie saw miserable little figure in
yellow pajamas, huddled up like cold
ducklng, with one bare foot and with
it's head down, in the corner Of the door
frame as though trying to hide.
From her baby days Polly had had a
queer habit Of hopping from one foot
to the other without moving from her
place when frightened or angry. Now
one slippered little foot and one pink
bare one kept up the familiar hopping
movement Fred looked at the culprit
a moment and then sprang forward
and selling one shoulder and the long
braid of hair, turned her around to the
light. while the miserable girl covered
her face with her hands. Fred laugh
ed loud and long, saying:
"Well, I'll be jiggered If it isn't
Polly.'
Archie said nothing and was trying
to pretend that he did not know any
thing at all until he saw the tears
streaming through the fingers, and then
he said hotly:
Fired, [ am ashamed of you. You
are not treating your sister right at ALL
Here. Poll mean Miss Adams" con-
tinued he, at the same time jerking the
big maroon cover from the old fash
Toned square piano, to the instant de-
struction of two plaster ornaments
Here, Miss Pol-Adams'
Saying this with a lordly air. he
wrapped the shrinking little figure in
It's beneficent folds, while her heartless
brother lay on the carpet in convul-
sions of laughter She sobbed out:
"I-I-forgot-som that is
Why
"Ah. bosh! You just wanted to see
If Archie had put present ON the tree
for you"
ooh. Fred; don't" she cried, while
tears trickled down her hands
Mr.. Adams. I consider your treat
ment Of your sister very harsh-very
cruel
"Well. suppose she can't help be-
ing a little fool" continued Fred,
laughing STILL
"Sir, another such remark concern
ing this ang-ah. your sister-under
the circumstances will sever our
friendship. Pol-Miss Polly, I have
your present here. I was going to
give it to you tomorrow, but under the
present circumstances | shall ask if
you will accept it now and here, as
with it you will have protector"
With a malevolent look at Fred,
Archie fumbled in all his pockets until
he found a small box. Then he reach
ed for one of Polly's wet little hands
Archie looked very imposing to Polly,
and little by little her sobs ceased, and
by the time he had opened the box she
could see through her dimmed eyes
that he had a superb solitaire ring for
heroine to make the heart of any girl
proud, aud one in keeping with his
wealth. So she even smiled little as
Archie, with one last look Of defiance
at Fred, placed the sparkling ring on
the proper finger and then folded her
In his arms proudly and with a look
OF ineffabIe happiness. though Polly |
did look something like noble squaw.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Artificial snow.

White cotton slightly smeared with
mucilage and sprinkled with common
salt or diamond dust will make the
best wintry effect. For store window
or table decoration mirrors make good
water imitation with small sized ducks
placed on them. The effect of new
fallen snow can be produced by taking
the branches and dipping in gum ara
bic water and then sprinkling with flour.
Snowfall effect can be produced by
taking toy balls and covering with cot
ton wooI-Bee Hive
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29

Al believe WILL said Polly
MA Adams to ridiculous
china doll that sat on the
chimney staring tiXedly before her.
1t was nearly midnight, and the house
was still. The Christmas tree stood all
decorated and with the gifts hung
upon it in the library, back Of the par
br, and Polly had been sitting beside
the fire in her pretty yellow eiderdown
BAHAMAS. Pajamas We're a fad that
season among all her girl friends, and
Polly always, as she said, kept right
along with the procession"
Polly was tired, for she had been
''usy all that day. They were not rich,
and SO much of the running devolve6
a1pon Polly. and the three boys We're
nome from school, and they had two
>isitors to remain till New Years.
One of them was Archie-it is enough
. call him just Archie So, while
pOly braided the heavy mass Of rich
brown hair into one long loose plat,
she glanced at the mistletoe ala then
at the sphinxlike face of the Chinese
doll as she said:
Now, Mrs. Ii Hung Chang, what
shall ] do? Archie loves me. L know
1t from dozen-yes, thousand
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Long Tennessee Fight.

For twenty years w. L. Rawls, of
Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He
writes: "The swelling and soreness
inside my nose was fearful, till be-
gan applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to the sore surface; this caused the
soreness and swelling to disappear,
never to RETURN" BEST salve in exist
ence. Is cents by J. r. Kruger,
druggist.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29

things, but be is so shy and timid.
Minnie Blake is engaged, and so would
be if only Archie had the courage Of
IA chipmunk," she hastily added as
le thought OF her bare feet and pos
slble mice. NOW, if could hang this
~2istletoe to the chandelier tonight in
re excitement of seeing our gifts |
F., aud MANAGE know | could-to set
Kim under it beside me. and the boys
es,-euld do the rest, and then-well, the
s,e would be broken. | will it you
ray So Why don't you speak,
Saying this, the dainty little beauty
stamped her foot, now in it's slipper,
which Jared the room ever so slightly,
and the doll did nod it's head. Polly
laughed, half startled, but with new
courage. She took the night light in
one hand and the bunch of mistletoe in
The other, With it's graphing wires, and
stole downstairs to the library door
and on into the parlor, not noticing that
the library door had shut to with the
spring lock.
Polly did not wish to awaken any
member Of the family, so she did not
switch on the lights. Her own tiny
light but made the darkness visible. It
was fearsOme down here all alone in
lie dark, SO she hurried and pushed
the side table over into the middle Of
the room under the chandelier, with the
nistletoe on It, and then brought a
delicate, long legged, gold painted chair,
on which she climbed timidly, listening
all the while for sound.
The chandelier was high and Polly
not tall, so do her best, standing on her
-3Dtoes, she cestfd not reach the fixture.
Il must get UP on the table," she said
- herself, land hope I'll not fall and
fsreak my neck and rouse the house
Just as this very courageous little
maiden stepped to the table with one
foot, while the other was still resting
,n the insecure chair, there was the
.ound of latchkey in the front door
md then blast of wintry wind and
TWO voices in the hall. They were
those of her oldest and most unbear-
able brother Fred. and the other voice
belonged to Archie Steadman. 1t was
too much for Polly. 1t would be awful
if Fred discovered her.
She tried to step down from her in
secure perch. but the treacherous orna-
mental chair lifted, and Polly came down
suddenly, striking her head against
lie table She was too frightened to
feel the hurt, for the noise was great
enough to starxle Fred into saying:
whats that? Burglars, I'll bet.
Come on. Arch"
Saying that, Fred bounded forward
and switched on the light and, selling
a heavy cane from the hatrack, sprang
into the parlor. But Polly had manag-
e to get on her feet and scamper to
the library door. dropping one Of her
Slippers as she went and leaving the
lamp behind her; but, try IS she might,
siie could mot open the library door,
and stood there. pulling with a strength
born of desperation, while Fred said:
Burglars! Here's the light. They're
after the gifts on the tree. Come on1'
With his cane swinging like an In
dian club. Fred sprang into the library. 4
while Archie, with his umbrella, fol-
lowed. and both advanced upon the
burglars. They could hear the rafting
OF the doorkncb. and Fred shouted:
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
some Christians. Quotations.

The quotations given below may be
of some value to those who like to ac-
company a Christmas gift with an APP
propriate sentiment: With calendar.
write it on your heart that every day
is the best day Of the year. with i
book. An Old friend 70 trust with q
pair Of Slippers, I'VE must go togeth
err" withNa pair of gloves. Were .
Aoair il ever there was one"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Session Devoted to Argument.

Chicago, Dec. 28-No witnesses
were heard during the morning ses-
sion in the Shea trial The entire
time was consumed by the arguments
of counsel upon the admissibility of
certain points of evidence.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
New Cure for Epilepsy.

J. B. Waterman, of Watertown, O.,
daughter, ff1ictei for years with
epilepsy, Was cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. She has not had an
attack for over two years." Best
body cleansers and life giving tonic
pills on earth. 25c at J. r. Krueger's
drug store.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Miners Fall Five Hundred Feet.

Bessemer, Mich, Dec 28.-Elias
Lehtenen and Joseph Bardessono were
instantly killed in the Colby iron mine
here by falling 500 feet to the bottom
Of the shaft when a skip dumped by
striking on a projecting beam.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
TIE only hsgn grade @amln@ p@Wseee
snade as moderate pflees
Calumet
Baking
Powder
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they Will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o., contains on
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gem
nine. It is taken internally and made i'm
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
A Western Wonder.

There's Hill at Bowie, Tex, that's
twice as big as last year. This wonder
is w. L. Hill, VINO from weight of
80 pounds has grown to over 1870.
He says: 81 suffered with terrible
cough and doctors gave me up to die
of consumption. | was reduced to 80
pounds, when I began taking DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. Now, after
taking II bottles, have more than
doubled in weight and am completely
cured" Only sure cough and cold
cure. Guaranteed by j. E. Kruger,
druggist. SOC and S1.OO. Trial bottle
free.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29

POPCORN AND CANDLES HUNG TO A PALM.
NN the Island Of Yum there are thousands
Of trees, &a..4..
Che mango and banyan and date,
So the children OF Yum eat the fruit that they
please
lind enjoy it, it's needless to state,
But when poor cid Santa comes every year
BE struggles in vain to Keep calm,
for popcorn and candies leoi awfulIy queer
Mhen hung to a ceceanut palm.
If on the Island Of Yum were to live,
H. Che CHILDREN I'd merrtly teach;
I'd build 'em all cbimneys, and then ]
would give ~@e
II nice pair Of stockings to each.
lind I'd send cut sblpload Of Christmas
trees, too,
Addressed to the children by name,
And then you would see what time tbera
would be
nhsn Christmas and Santa Claus came
-MalIace Irwin in New Yerk Globe.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29
Christmas and New Year Excursion
Rates.

The following rates are authorized
for round trip rates during the hoi-
days:
One regular first class fare plus $500
for round trip, good going Dec. % to
Jan. 1st, with a final return limit of
Jan. 7th. For further information
call or address the local agent.
G. E. CRAWFORD, Agent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-12-29

Polly and the
MlstletOe
Gas,,,,,...
..,,,1
By OLIVE HARPER.

ELL, Mrs. Ii Hung Chang.
II | believe will, said Polly
MA Adams to ridiculous
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-11-22
COFFEE IMPORTERS
Publish q Book About Coffee.

There has been much discussion az
to coffee and Postum lately, so much
in fact, that some of the coffee i'm
porters and roasters have taken to
type to promote the sale Of their
wares and check If possible the rapid
growth of the use of Postum Food
Coffee.
In the coffee importers book
chapter is headed Coffee as Medi-
cine" and advocates it's use as such,
Here is an admission of the truth,
most important to all interested.
Every physician knows, and every
thoughtful person should know, that
habitual use of any medicine" of the
drug stimulant type Of coffee or
whisky quickly causes irritation Of
the tissues and organs stimulated and
finally sets up disease in the great
majority of cases if persisted in. 1t
may show in any one of the many or.
gans of the body and in the great ma
jority of cases can be directly traced
to coffee in a most unmistakable way
by leaving off the active irritant-
coffee-and using Postum Food
Coffee for matter of 10 days. II
the result is relief from nervous trou-
BILE, dyspepsia, bowel complaint,
heart failure, weak eyes, or any other
malady set up by a poisoned nervous
system, you have your answer with
the accuracy of a demonstration in
mathematics.
"There's a reason" for Postum.
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Cole

A mother should come to her child's
aid at this critical time and remember
that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will prepare the system for
the coming change and start this try.
ing period in young girls life without
pain or irregularities.
Miss Emma Cole of Tullahoma, Tenn,
writes:
Dear Mrs Pinkham:
az want to tell You that am enjoying bet
ter health than [ have for years, and owe
it all to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable CON-
pound.
"When fourteen years of age suffered al
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wears had soreness and pain in my side,
headaches and was dizzy and nervous, and
doctors all failed to help me.
Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
was recommended, and after taking it my
health began to improve rapidly, and think
1t saved my life sincerely cope my expert
ence will be help to other girls who are pass
ing from girlhood to womanhood for know
your Compound will do as much for them
If you know of any young girl who is
sick and needs motherly advice ask her
to write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass
and she will receive free advice which
will put her on the right road to a
strong, healthy and happy womanhood
Mrs. PinlSham is daughter-in-law OF
Lydia f. Pinkham and for twenty-five
years has been advising sick women
free of charge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-11-22

Physicians are at last gradually
coming to regard olive oil as of great
therapeutic value, and | notice they
are prescribing it for many COM
plants. An old friend of mine, an
expert, insists that pure olive oil Is
an unfailing cure for sluggish action
of the bowls, dyspepsia, liver com
plant, kidney disease, weakness,
wasting, etc. This oil cannot be had
for less than SO a gallon or 81 a
quart
"Adulterated olive OIL he says,
lis useless for any medicinal pur-
pose. AS a cosmetic nothing equals
olive oil. There is no better hair
tonic or dandruff cure. AS skin food,
it surpasses all creams. 1t can be
used to great advantage for burns,
scald cuts and wounds of all kinds.
A drop will cure earache."
Fagged-out society beauties may
find their salvation in olive Oil. a
reigning London divinity went to the
Kings physician and asked:
What shall take for my COM
plexion? l am sight"
Take olive oil, live on 1t, live in
it, live with 1t, drink 1t, dress your
food with it, lubricate yourself with
it," was the reply.
AS a result of following this ad-
vice the young woman soon had a
complexion of "rosy blond, pink da-
mask and glore de Dion roses and
began to give beauty luncheons.
Five years ago~-long before ! be-
came interested in the medicinal vir-
tues of olive oil wrote of the cele-
brated Washington beauty who
bathed daily in olive oil and had
the loveliest complexion ever seen,
The statement was true. Now comes
Callahan, adding:
"a thorough rubbing with pure
olive oil after the bath gives a sanity
softness to the skin and plumpnesS to
the form. 1t is also perfect for the
facial massage and for rough or
chapped hands or lips. Rubbed into
the skin, it causes hollow places to
round out and removes wrinkles.
It makes the best liniment in the
world if mixed half and half with
pure terpentine. Victor Smith in
New York Press.