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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25


: the mountain, where the snow was
blowing and curling and drifting
against a closed door, and where the
patient flock, nose to nose and body
to body for warmth, bleated for the
shepherd who did not come.
At last he moved restlessly. 1--WE
got to co." he said.
mo, you hain't," her voice pleaded
Its fearful Storm" he whispered
"Hear the wind, an the sheep are
out"
They hain't a,goin' to hurt" she
whispered back, IAN you got to 20
home with me"
your pap's here" he said.
IF you don't stay" and now she
threatened querulously, If you don't
stay, III go home with JEDI
The boy looked at her, at her ros-
red cheeks, at her blue eyes, at the
thin line of her scarlet lips. But the
sheep" he said, uncertainty ~'''1
The new minister was speaking en-.
Enthusiastically, yearning to move this
lethargic people. The boy listened
with face alight. Through the long
hours of his childhood he had sat
in the sunshine and dreamed of great
deeds. With the awakened i'm.
pulses of youth, he had tramped the
forests and wondered what life:meant
to the men who were not of the NOUN.
tains. And now he knew, for the
minister was ':voicing the doctrine of
endeavor. It was not emotion that
made the world better, but energy:
one must not only dream, but one
must do. The 'gneatamene were those
who were faithful in the little things.
Remember that tonight we make
merry" he said, finally, "but in the
year to come we must work work
for the souls that are within the
fold; and as the shepherd cares for
his sheep, SO must we care for those
who are astray"
"As the shepherd cares for his
Sheep" The words struck the boy
with the force of a blow. He halt
rose In his seat, but the girl reached
out a restraining hand.
STAY" she commanded, but the
boy looked at her with. unseeine
eyes. ng =
Il go to find my sheep" he said
and left her
He found them in a close gray
bunch against the shed. The wind
howled around them, and the snow
piled over them, and those that were
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25
:" s.5sess 8: ~. s:.,t s,sH
~H0me-Nnde
-
Christmas vs.:
SZVeRfS

Honey Candy.-One pint of white
sugar, water enough to dissolve it,
and four tablespoonfuls of honey.
Boil until it becomes brittle on be-
ing dropped into cold water. Pull
when cooling.
Peanut Brittle.-One coffee cupful Of
sugar. Put in frying pan and shake
vigorously over hot fire until sugar
is dissolved, add one-half cupful of
chopped peanuts, shaking briskly.
Be careful not to burn peanuts. -
Chocolate CarameIs.-One-half pound
of chocolate, one-half cupful of milk,
two cupfuls Of light brown sugar,
one cupful of molasses, and a piece
of butter as big as small apple.
Cook for 20 minutes, stirring con-
stantly. Pour into a pan and cut
into squares. 80
College Girls Fudge.-Four ounces Of
chocolate, lump of butter size Of an
egg, two heaping cupfuls of granu-
lated sugar, three-quarters of cup
full of sweet milk; mix and. boil ten
minutes. Take from fire and stir
until it begins to harden. Add
vanilla and chopped nuts. Turn
into buttered tins and cool.
Everton Taffy.-Dissolve a pound Of
granulated sugar in teacupful OF
water, add one-Quarter pound Of but.
ter that has been beaten to a smooth
cream; flavor with lemon; cook un-
til it "cracks" from the spoon; turn
out on creased pans or slab and
mark into squares with a CREASED
knife.
Cream Walnuts.-One pound of white
sugar, one-half teacupful of water;
put on the range and boil until it
threads-favor we'll with vanilla, re-
move from the fire and stir until
white and creamy. When cool
enough to handle, roll into balls,
press walnut halves into the sides.
and drop into granulated sugar,
shaking violently for a second or
two.
Fruit Nougat.-Remove the brown
skin from a pint of roasted peanuts
and one-quarter of pound OF al
monds by dropping for a moment
into boiling water. Chop one.half
pint each Of figs, citron, raisins
(seeded or seedless) and candied
orange peel. Moisten two pounds of
sugar with little vinegar, add a
heaping tablespoonful of butter, and
cook until almost hard, but not brit
tie. Beat well, adding the fruit and
nuts, pour on a wet cloth and roll up
like a pudding, slicing off candy In
pieces after it is cold.
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gestions offered with the enthusiasm
and abandon of lot Of school boys
While there was no posing as phil
anthropists, there was a whole-souled
spirit of consideration shown for the
worthy unfortunate, that gave them
a much deeper insight into each 9th
ers' characters and drew them into
closer bonds of sympathy than would
year of ordinary intercourse.
It was found that after they had
all pledged themselves to the fund in
accordance with the rule laid down,
as to ability and percentage of Or
binary expenditure, there would be
something over a hundred and fifty
dollars available.
1t being essential to the carrying
out of their plan that their families
should be interested, meeting was
called for a subsequent evening at
the residence of Mr.. CorWin, at which
all were represented.
The ladies' and other members of
the families entered into the move
ment with even more enthusiasm than
the originators. Before the labor was
completed of making out the list of
those to be aided and the various
things to be contributed to each one,
several meetings were required. More
enjoyment came from these meetings,
twice over, than if the money ex-
pended had been for gifts for them
selves.
The organization was kept secret
from the public, but at the laughing
suggestion of Mr.. Scott, adopted the
name: ''The Associated Santa Claus"
With each basket, delivered late on
Christmas eve, at the door of various
homes, was an envelope addressed to
the recipient, containing postal d.
rected to "The Associated Santa
Claus" Box 619, City; requesting that
the receipt of the basket be acknowl-
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nearest the door stumbled in stifly
when the boy unlocked it.
Inside was rude fireplace, and
wood was piled beside it. The boy
built a great fire, and the flock, re-
treating before the blaze, lay down
on the trodden straw with soft sounds
Of content. Then the boy brought
in two weak ewes, and laid them
close to the flames, and watched
them anxiously until they revived and
staggered back to their fellows.
For long time after that the boy
sat in front of the fire and thought
of the girl. She would go home with
his rival, and they would part at
the door. The boys face flushed
and his hand clenched as he thought
of the parting. Would She
He rose and went to the door, and
flung it open. Outside the stars were
blotted out, the wind ragged and the
him and the girl there was the bar
rier of all unknown world. He had
done his duty, and she had not un-
derstood.
He went I'm and laid down in front
of the fire, with his great coat drawn
over him.
Let her 60, let her CO." sang the
roaring flame. Let her go, let her
CO." ragged the the wind outside.
Then came the soft consolation from
within. you cared for the sheep,
you cared for the sheep"
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the festival was established by Teles-
phoros during the second century, but
this authority has long been discred-
tied. ,j [l.#*z = ~: - - mi:
Other authorities, more highly re-
garded, state that the festival Of the
Nativity was instituted at Antioch
in 373 al ,5s;ss So . w., .>: :
Some of the Christians Of the early
ages held their Christmas celebration
in April. others in: May and stu others.
In June. i. > q ! ss sz.
+ vas not thought likely that the.
shepherds would have been watching
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25
edged, SO that it might be known

edged, so that it might be known.
that it had not gone astray. =
It is not the province Of this story
to tell Of the Joy of the little children
In these 80 or 40 homes, over the re-
ceipt Of some cherished toy and the
ever welcome candy and nuts, or Of
the heartfelt gratitude of the parents.
that, for that one day of all others,
their families had been permitted to
partake of the comfort and luxury Of
a wen filed table.
At the final meeting Of the year,
held the night after Christmas, At
which the acknowledgements were
read to the association, more than one
woman's eyes were trimming with
tears, and more than one man had
a lump in his throat that was difficult
to swallow, as he listened to the
burning words of gratitude, for the
joy that had been brought to their
homes. Some were expressed in TN
couth, and some in the most refined
language, but all bore the impress Of
sincerity.
There was not dissenting voice,
when Mr.. Wilson presented the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That the Christmas just
passed has been the happiest one Of
our lives, and that we continue, as a
permanent organization, '"The Asso-
ciated Santa Claus. Ohio Magazine.
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this time It appears that my. folks
have nearly every little thing they
need, and, when find some particular
thing that strikes my fancy, it costs
so much, by the time l even up all
around, 1 can't afford it,"
"Well, if misery loves company,
you've got plenty of it. We're all in
the same box. confess it strains me
so that it takes all the pleasure away
from the giving, because the ex.
pense is really greater than I can af-
ford"
That's it exactly. It wouldn't be
so bad if the gifts were restricted to
ones own family, but some relative
or friend makes some of the family
present and it has to be met in
kind, or with something a little bet
ter, in order to relieve ones self Of
the sense of obligation. If these
presents were air dictated by affec-
ton, fellow wouldn't object to max
ing considerable sacrifices, but when
q large proportion are merely for the
purpose Of keeping even, it's a horse
of another color"
Eyes, and our most expensive pres
ents 60 to those who are better fixed
financially than ourselves, and who
have the least need for them. Why,
Just last week one Of my nieces, who
IL, In very moderate circumstances,
and of whom think good deal, was
married, and we sent her a piece Of
plated silverware that cost four dol
lars. At the same time we sent Miss
DeForrest fof her wedding present 4
cut glass dish that cost :$15, and she'd
hardly RECOGNIZES u. II We met her Oh
tho street a =5s= .*.
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Pm glad you told me that, Will
| had sort of a sneaking idea that
I was about the biggest fool in town
in that direction, but I guess you
and your family and I and my family
and every body else and his family
are all in the same boat. But what's
to be done? Can't we make declar-
alton OF independence? My wife and
l make resolves every year, but we
keep stretching the limit a little, un-
til by the time we get through the
list We find we have sent more than
the preceding year."
I'm with you on two things,
George; that is, that we economic
some on our expenditures, and that
what we do spend shall be in a way
to bring most enjoyment to ourselves,
by giving the most enjoyment to 9TH
ers. Let's give, what we give out
side our own families, to those who
need it,
II don't think I follow you exactly"
well, take myself, for instance.
am very fortunate if I get off with
hundred dollars. How much does
it cost you?"
Il can't say definitely, but fully that
| much,I should judge"
"Suppose, then, we take our families
into the scheme with us and agree to
spend only $50 for ourselves. Then
We can spend s25 each for num-
Der of worthy poor families who
| are unable to provide for themselves,
| out of the ordinary, yet too proud or
| have too much self-respect to avail
themselves Of the public charities on
that day. In that way we would be
SIS ahead, and at the same time be
able to furnish 10 or Is families with
turkey and the other necessaries
for a good Christmas dinner, and
| some candies and toys for the chill.
dren."
Good for you. Will, that suits me
wife will be right in for it,
I'm glad it strikes you so favor,
ably, George. But if it's a good
thing for us two, why not push ii
along a little? What's the matter
with getting four or five or a halt
dozen of the other boys interested?'
Nothing at all. There's Scott and
Corwin and Wilson and Thompson
and Smith, all of 'em good, whole
souled fellows, and all here in the
building. Suppose I 'phoned 'em to
come up, and We'll talk the matter
over. They're all pretty we'll fixed
too, and I believe will be glad to take
hand"
Just the thing, George. The soon
er we take hold and get it under way
the better
Accordingly an urgent message was
telephoned in half jovial, half mys
terious way, to each one mentioned, tt
come to James Office at once on i'm
portant business. All responded
promptly, undecided as to whether II
meant a practical joke or business Of
pressing Importance.
Will called the meeting to orde,
in very formal manner and request
ed George to state tn purpose. >
Every one seemed to enter into the
| spirit of the object of the meeting. al
4well aas into the half jovial. hall
formal, parliamentary manner eil
/ which itn was conducted, and :they
we're soon discussing the various sag
- st -,
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their aoefs by light in December.
even II India, which Is apt to expert
ence cold and rainy weather at that
season. : - :,
Still It is the spirit Of the time, sand,
not the day itself, that is observed
with such rejoicing, and the. Christ
mas celebration serves as a pleasant
break in the monotony OF winter. IS I,
Hippolytus selected the actual birth
OF Christ as the beginning Of new
era. while other theologians have blaoi
ed the beginning at the time &c III
annunciatio nEby the 4aneelS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25

ditions, that the world was created at
the period Of the vernal equinox, Or
about March Is. was taken by both
writers as starting point upon which
TO base their calculations. -. ~.
They held that this would naturally
be the period Of the creation Of the
new order Of things springing from
the Incarnation. UT 5. .s=! M RI.
- Just when the celebration OF Christ
mas 90 = religious festival began Is
not known. or. at least, has not been
definitely established. II. 5 + z.
The Isidorian Decretals assert that
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25

- HE boys lantern glowed
.fAo like will-o'-the-wisp as he
XdAN came down the dark noun
MEE tain path to the little
>%% church. Soon other Ian
terms joined, his, and
now and then the Pickering lights
played. on the bright dress Of girl
or the eager face of q child, but for
the most part the shadowy figures
gave no hint of race or degree, until
at last the little crowd gathered into
a poorly lighted room, where the flare
of an oil lamp showed a motley gath
ering of country people.
AS the boy slouched toward a seat
girl stopped him. She wore pink
knitted hood, and her cheeks rivaled
the color of her head.e6veriHg--
Merry Chris'mu she said,- and
gave him coquettish glance from
her bright eyes as he returned her
greeting.
The boy walked by her side a lit.
tie awkwardly, but unafraid.: He was
10, and he lived on the hills. 1t was
the time for love, and the girl was
his chosen mate. After the testify
tiles they would go up the dark path.
together, and he would kiss her at
the door of her fathers cabin, and
that would be their betrothal.
They sat together on the front
benc h and read from the same hymn
book. The boy sang softly. He
would not let out his voice in the lit.
tie room; it was only on the mountain
top that the deep tones rang like
bell as he chanted a wild SONG
to his sheep.
The thought of the sheep brought
uneasiness. Up there on the noun.
tain his flock lay waiting for him to
come and open to them the shelter
OF their shed, but the temptation to
30 arpleasuring had been great, and
the smile of the pink-cheeked girl. the
music, the lights, the COMPREHENSIVE
Dad lured him from the lonely watch
under the stars.
Then the girl whispered to him, and
he forgot care, until little late,
IN outer door opened, and a man
stepped in, his shoulders white with
glistenfng flakes.
TITS snowin','' said the boy.
The girl nodded, but kept her eyer
on the, stage, where four small girls
recited q Christmas poem in unison
. Again the boys thoughts flew to
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N. -.tAA1.fTI,S
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25
THE ASSOCIATED
SANTA CLAUS
By CHARLES FREDERIC GILLIAN

~ ELLO, George, what's the matter
4H with you?" asked Will James,
~ as George Johnson stepped into
his Office in one of the sky-scrapers,
and sank YEARLY into a chair.
I'm clear tagged out" was the
reply. do you know, this Christmas
business is something awful?"
James laughed. Are you finding
that out for the first timer"
mo, but it seems worse than usual
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25
A Shepherds
Christmas
BY Temple Bailey

Copyright, 1907. by Joseph b. Bowles.>
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-12-25
HE NEARLY FORGOT,
Santa Claus May Be Little Slow But
Always Sure.


The old fiddler had been rasping
away since three o'clock for the chill
dren's party, and it was not till nearly
nine that he was told that they had
danced enough, that he might go into
the buffers room to get himself some
supper, that, in short he might go
home. But the old fiddler wanted no
supper. All he wanted was the SOW
ereign he had to receive for his six
hours hard work. He was a bent,
threadbare, worn, old fiddler, but
when he left the great house his feet
seemed to spring beneath him.
With his fiddle tucked under his
arm, he set out for home, chuckling
within himself for very Joy.
At the corner there was a toy-shop.
1t was shut up, of course, but he
knocked at the private door, and per-
| suaded the proprietor 70 sell him a
horse. 1t was quite a wonderful horse
made of wood, with a red saddle,
and name all complete. Then he went
home-up the long, creaking staircase
up and up, till shrill voice greeted
| him.
did you meet Santa Claus? said
the little voice.
Eyes, met him at the corner" said
the fiddler. And he told me to give
you this"
II thought he'd forgotten said the
little voice, almost choked with glee.
christmas is nearly gone"
He did nearly forget" said the old
man slyly. But not quite. Santa
Claus never quite forgets."
Il speck,' said the little voice,
"santa Claus had so many little boys
to go to, he couldn't get here any ear
lier. l hope he hasn't forgotten any
other little boys"
EDITH KINSLEY.
Bells Of Christmas.
No other bells that ever rang
Ger land or sea were like to these;
No other chimes, nor melodies
| Nor any song that poet sang
OF Deaths unbroken mysteries
OF LIES swift-changing histories,
Gave such strange music to the breeze
Nor swept on the winds wings far
High, and beyond the highest star
Far as the doors OF Heaven are.
All other bells that be, ring clear
And loud and sweet for the worlds ear,
Cadences tuned to bliss and woe,
Soft bridal lays, sad dirges slow.
Glad peals for joy, low peals for prayer
But this that thrills the Christmas air
Breaks all Of silence everywhere.
The living and the dead are stirred,
AS with one vast outreaching word
The grandest ever said or heard.
Chime! bells of Heaven. with clang and
clang,
Der all the lands, DER all the seas
No other bells that ever rang
Since time began were like to these.
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Prior to the Estimate.

eyes, little girl said the kind old
man with the white whiskers: Il have
an immense candy-store, and for
Christmas I am going to give you all
the candy you can eat"
ooh, goody!" cried the little girl,
dancing about with happiness.
Now" continued the kind old man.
how much candy can you eat?"
How much candy have you got?"
Judge.
Just Now. 4
The coming man-Santa Claus
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Branch Offices:
NORTHWEST BRANCHES.
Gentners Drug Store, 18th and SIS.
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Herbst's Drug store. 25th and Pa. ave.
Criswells Drug Store, 7th and 7 SITS,
Postal TsssraDs Once sis PC SH's
Postal Telegraph oftce. 9Th and B sts;
Postal Telegraph Onice. Penn. R. r. Stauos'
Woodward & Lothrop. superIntendent's desk.
Interior Dept, sth & sts., Telegraph once.
s BAH aS st' oee
Corridor o. s. Capitol
Grier & Grier's Pharmacy. 9th and y; T. ave:
Soldenbergs Department Store. oi2-<o ''n
st, Bureau of Information.
The Ilutchins- Henner Drug Co. 18th q que.
ba,ier Field Druggists Sd Indiana ,,ts Nv, -
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Ihos. A. Dobyns. 18th and Col. I'd.
GEORGETOWN:
O.Donnelrs Drug Store. AID and N sta.
ononnel1s Drug Store. 32d and o sts-
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