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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
The Kind of Presents to Give at Christmas

take to give because of the cost of the article. Be sure that the gift Is use full. that Is the main point. If your sis- ter needs some school mittens, get pretty pair for her, instead of buying some foolish bit of bric-a-brac which has nothing to recommend 1t unless 1t be It's cheapness. If your mother wants a new pair of house slippers, or q new work basket, to supply a worn-out one, bear 1t in mind when you go to purchase gift for her And a nice box of handker- chiefs, muller, or an umbrella of one has the price of the last named) will al- ways meet with the fathers approval. As rule, the male members of a family delight in getting useful things as gifts, md usually give that kind of presents. But some children seem to lose all judg. ment when buying Christmas gifts, and give the most inappropriate things to their friends. One can't be too careful in his selection of holiday gifts, and should begin thinking them over some time before the day set for giving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

just two days before Christmas, a fine looking lady came past the shop, and. seeing the prince there, paused to take a second look at him. ''Ah, just the doll for Gretchen to have in her German col lection," she said. "It is nice for her to have a fine fellow like that to give play with her. I'll just step In and ask hls price,
 An hour later Prince William was ly- ing in a drawer In the home of the ine- looking lady, stored from sight till the eve of Christmas, which would be the following day. But he didn't mind ly- ing there-al alone in the dark drawer for he felt he needed rest. and time to get over the sorrow caused by his part ing from Baroness Martha.
 At eight o'clock on the following even- ing Prince William was reused from deep sleep by a pair of tender hands lifting him from the drawer. The strong light from an electric globe shone In his eyes and made him blink. So he closed them, and did not open them again un- till he had been carried below stairs and placed on q limb of a tall, beauti- full Christmas tree. Then he opened his eyes, and opened them very wide, too, for the pretty room was aglow with light and color. And all about him on the tree were many, many pretty toys. AS Prince. William was turning about to look them over some one touch ed his shoulder at the right, and turn ing abruptly to see who was there that knew him he was surprised and de- lighted to behold his dear friend, Baro- ness Martha. "Ohn' gasped the prince. his face radiant with the sudden pleas ure. "Oh, what 1oysto behold you again. Baroness. I am too happy, too happy!''
 And I am overjoyed to see you here, for now we are to live in the same house. Did the lady who bought you say you were for Gretchen?'
 .'The very name!'' cried Prince VII liam. And we are to have the same mistress, l hope"
 ''Yes, I was bought for Gretchen, too. And more than that, I have had a peep at her. I was hidden away in closet in the storeroom, and a dear little girl. very German In appearance, came there to get something, when I heard her mother call out Don't go near to the closet, Gretchen" Then, curious to see my future mistress, l peeped out. Oh, she is so lovely, and so good, too. We'll have a most happy home here to- gether. But-be quiet, the guests for the Christmas tree festivity are arriving"
 Yes, and all the good I can wish them is to say that I hope they will all be as happy as we are on this Christ mas Eve. nineteen hundred and eight" smiled Prince William. Then he and Baroness Martha smiled at each other, and were the happiest dolls imaginable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

the tree was stripped He said for us to come to the dining-room as soon as you called us. He will be down presently"
 ''oh, the dear child, he wants to ar range his boxes of presents for the poor children of our Sunday school And he can't stop to enjoy his supper till the work is done," said the mother.
 Half an hour later and just as the guests were finishing their dainty repast, Teddy came to the dining groom door. Say, Mamma, and kids, too, come and look over my boxes before I close them up. They're all spread out in the library
 But son, wait till after your friends have finished supper corrected Teddy s mother. And cant you come And have a sandwich and a glass of milkf'
 "Oh, we can do all the eating we want to after the boxes have gone," said Ted dy ."rhe man who is to deliver them will be here in a few minutes
 Teddy's mother and guests complied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
HIDDEN PRoyERB PUZZLE.

A well known proverb Is hidden in the following sentences, each sentence con- tains but one word of the proyerb and the words appear in their rightful order. It never pays to attend to another's bus iness
 What is life without love?
 man would better be good than great You should go to your elders for advice. Let the right hand give without the left hands knowledge.
 One child is not born better than an- other.
 Take a stitch in time to save nine. Be thankful for the many blessings you receive.
 ANSWERS TO PUZZLES. Letter Enigma; Sheridan.
 Hidden Proverb Puzsle: 4 good toffe 6 her Husbands fortune.
 BeheddinOs: CD Stdr-tdr. t2) Brushes- rushes. (3) Clore-lore.
 CurtailinOs: tD Bdth-bat (2) Modern mode. (3) Bdllot-JaH
 BEFORE CHRISTMAS PUZZLE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

G<O many people give Christmas pres Vents without thought as to their $% usefulness. But the object in making presents should be to give not only pleasure to the recipient, but some- thing that will prove of benefit to him.
 At the beginning of the holidays one will hear children-and grown-ups, too. for that matter-saying, "Oh, l shall just wait till the last day before Christ mas, then I'll go to some department store and buy job-lot of marked-down presents and take them home and dis tribute them among my friends"
 Now, the giving of Christmas presents should be done in a more serious and sympathetic frame of mind than 1that cited above. If boy has two or three dollars with which to bny holiday gifts for the members of his family he should use the best judgment in making his purchases. Never give present to any one just because you "got 1t cheap" And do not mean that gifts should be ex- pensive; that would also be great mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

he said: Mamma, won't you grant me q great favor? 1 ask It as a Christmas favor-not us an ordinary favor, pleaseT
 Why. to be sure, Teddy" his mother smiled. That Is, If 1t has no selfish motive in it. Ton know this is the Christ time. We must not forget to initiate the Christ spirit
 Well, l can't tell you now what it is, Mamma." said Teddy. But there Is no selfish motive In what I wish to do. want you to turn the toys-these old ones that are for the poor children-over to me. And as n great favor-the Christ mas favor l spoke of-I want you and papa to give Ile the presents you have for my Christmas tree. I dont want to wait till tomorrow for them."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
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But dear" remonstrated his mother, '1 want to put them all on the tree in the parlor for you. They will make such pretty display, and you, and the boys we have invited for tomorrow night, will so enjoy them-seeing them on the tree.'
 But Mamma," persisted Teddy. "I W uld be so much happier if you would arrange for me to have the presents today Can't phone to the boys to come over this evening, instead of tomorrow evening, and let us have the Christmas tree tonight? Please, Mamma. I have such good reason for wishing it."
 All right, son." said his mother, re- luctant to refuse Teddy anything that might lend to bis holiday happiness. But 1t Is strange notion you have conceived. I thought you always object ed to having your tree on Christmas Eve, declaring you wanted it on Christmas Day. But it shall be as you say
 And you'll let the toys-for the poor children-rest with me, won't you, Nam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

were new? Then, if he gave to the poor children the old things he no longer cared for, would he be doing any great kind ness. after all? There would be no self sacrifice in it. no Doing unto others as he would hnve them do unto him.
 The following day his mother sent sey- eral boxes of old toys to the shop of the toymender, with instructions that they be fixed up as nicely as possible Teddy saw the man carry the big boxes away, but there was no feeling of ex- ultntion in him. He did not say any thing to his mother about the question in his mind, the question he was trying to find an answer 10, He went to school. as usual, but during tine day the old question which so perplexed him would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Tedds Interpretation Applied Christmas Day.

with his wish and soon all were stand- ing round row of pasteboard boxes on the floor. As Teddy's mother glanced over them she exclaimed: Why. child, you've put your new skates in one of the boxes. And there in another box you have put your fine box of water colors, something you have wanted so much"
 Why, and just see that fife, in another give-away box!" cried one of the guests. Why, Ted, you're giving about half your new Christmas gifts before you've had them an hour"
 Teddys face was pale and his eyes shin- ing with an unusual light as he stepped into the middle of the room and threw back his head proudly. DO unto others as you would have them do unto you" he repeated slowly, impressively. And I'm sure, if I were q poor child-like those to whom we are sending these little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

Draw Il diagram like the above, leaving out the 6Euresj then nsk your friends to write in the spaces the first 25 digits so that the sum of each row of Ave figures may equal 65. The figures as written above are correctly placed.
 BEHEADINGS.
 O) Behead q soft sound of music and leave the most unnecessary part of n ladys dress. (2). Behead a name common- ly applied to Il doubtful character and leave bird. t3) Trlply behead an animal of the mule order and leave q small in strument used in connection with lock.
 CURTAILINGS.
 U) Triply curtail garden vegetable and leave q boys name. @ Doubly cur tail place where ladies buy merchant disc and leave the title of nobleman. (3) Triply curtail sharpened bar of iron, used as . lever, aad leave very black bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
rise uppermest in his mind.

rise uppermest in his mind.
 So time sped on and Christmas Eve ar- rived, bright gloriously bright, and pro- pitious. Christmas cheer was in the air everywhere, and Teddy ran out to a big snowdrift in the yard and dipped up hazdfuls of it, washing his face till his cheeks glowed, and singing out mer- rily till the al resounded with his shouts. He wns happy. happy! He had solved the problem which for days had racked his brain He had taken no one into his confidence. The time was al- most ready for action, and Teddy was supremely happy.
 When ho entered the house his mother said. Now, son, the old toys are here, and 1 must say some of them look sur prisingly new. Have you made out list of the children you wish to give them tot l will help you sort them over and tie them up .n little boxes. Then we'll address each box and send 1t to the child fo- whom 1t is intended
 Teddy stood silent for a moment. Then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
z OrPuzZle Corner X
LETTER ENIGMA.

My first Is in simple, but not in mind; My second Is in ambush, but not in ind i; My third is In neck, but not In arm; My fourth is in city, but not in farm; My fifth Is the same as my second, you see; My sixth Is in acorn, but not in tree; My seventh is in love, but not in true; My eighth IS the same as my fifth and my two; My ninth is in hound, but not in setter; My tenth Is the same as my very hrst let ter;
 My whole Is a name
 That to children is dear,
 And it's jolly, fat owner
 Comes once every year.
 MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

Round the fire in row
 Hang the stockings, all on show, For 'tis Christmas Eve, you see, And old Santa there will be. Down the chimney he will creep. And will slyly take peep;
 Then into the room will run, To fill the stockings, every one. Oh, what toysl Dolls that cryl And a Christmas tree. so high! And some skates, Teddy Bear, And lovely dolly's chair.
 Toys for each little elf
 Some, of course, go on the shelf For the stockings couldn't hold All the things, so I've been told. Then when morning does appear You will hear the children dear, Shouting in their great delight Der the gifts of Christmas night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

ma9 asked Teddy, as he started into the hall to telephone to his respective guests who were to enjoy that evening with him.
 "Yes, you shall make what disposition of them you like" agreed his mother. But you must get them off this even ing"
 And so Teddy's plan was carried out to the letter. The boys invited for the evening came on time, not caring a bit about having had the date for the Christ mas party changed. In fact, they rather preferred having 1t on Christmas Eve, for they did not have to wait so long for the anticipated good time and pretty presents.
 At nine o'clock the toys Lad all been given from the tree, and the guests were assembled In the dining room, where | nice repast was laid.
 On looking about the table Teddy's mother noted the absence of her son. Why, where is Teddy?" she asked.
 .'I heard him say he had a lot of boxes to fix up before 10 o'clock" explained Frankie Brown. He went upstairs to get some toys and the boxes right after
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05
Fl. M. Cake Carries
Gillian by Five
Votes.
PARTY LINES ARE BROKEN
Prohibition Carries Gillian
County by 80 Votes
Condor Gets County
High School.

The successful county ticket
is composed Of good men who are
desirous of giving Gillian county
a clean, business-like administra-
tion. Republicans and Demo-
cats have been elected and the
sentiment of the voters appears
TO have been the choosing of the
man and in that event the Rep
ublican who had the required
qualities had a little the best of
ii. The reelection of Rogers as
sheriff was expected by those
who knew the public pulse. He
has made a conscientious officer
and deserved a second term.
Mr.. Portwood would have made
a good sheriff but the splendid
record Of his opponent was too
much for him to overcome.
Wells who ran against Campbell
had a popular man to beat.
Colby Clarke who was the aspir-
ant for the treasurership was
competing against man who
has made good in a number
of responsible positions,
an old resident and a genial fell
low, ]. A. McMorris. The
race for the clerkship was inter-
esting because both candidates
had a host of friends. Schilling
belonged to the minority party
and Horner being Republican
won the day. B. T. Smell was
reelected commissioner because
he has given general satisfac-
ton. A number of candidates
had no opposition and polled big
votes.
For County Surveyor
Joseph Whyte, Rep q
VIM. Cook, Dem 81
w. A. Campbell, 8
All the county officers take the
oath of Office July l except the
assessor who will assume mis- new
duties January.1. The official
count was completed Thursday
by Justice E. Wheir of Condor,
and Justice F. P. Stevens of
Trailfork.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05
Holding Meetings.

Elder F. Keeler, of Portland,
a missionary of the Church of Lat
ter Day Saints. is holding a series
of meetings at the local church
of that d enominati o n
which will be continued during
the coming week. The theme
of his addresses for the week is
the First Principles of the Cos
pei of Christ" He is assisted by
A. ]. Moore and J. H. Amend.
Elder Keller is a pioneer and
bears the distinction of having
built the first house on the Una
tilla river at a point about three
miles southwest of the present
site of the town of Echo. He
took part in the history-making
period of the state of Washing
ton and in 1857 was running a
pack-train for the United States
government and established the
old log fort at Walla Walla, a
strategic point known in the ear
ly warfare against the Indians.
For twenty years Mr.. Keeler
has been a missionary travelling
throughout Oregon and Califor-
mia. His present work is to Wis
it the chuches of his denomina-
! ton bringing to them good cheer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05
New Ice Plant.

The new ice plant which is
being installed here by the Con-
don Meat Company will be CON-
pleted within a few days and by
next Monday Mr.. Harrison ex-
poets to be able to supply the
people of Condor and vicinity
with the purest frozen product
ever placed on the market in
this section of the country. A
six-horse power gasoline engine
has been installed to run the
compressor and other machinery
which will turn out one and one
half tons of ice every twenty
four hours, although the tanks
have a capacity of 4,5OO pounds.
1t is Mr.. Harrison's intention
to double the capacity. of the
output of ice if the demand re-
quires it.
The storing room of the meat
market has already been con.
nected with pipes from the
plant. Had it not been for the
delay occasioned by the ship
ment of belts and other access
ories the plant would have beer
in operation this week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05
Statement No. /
Legislators in
Control.
BURDET, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Mariner and Jackson Defeat
DonnelIy and Pike
Bowerman Goes Back
TO Senate.

With the exception of the
United States senator the entire
Republican state ticket has been
elected. The senatorial contest
has been won by Geo. +. Cham
berlain. Returns show that II.
M. Cake carried l8 counties and
Chamberlain 10. The democratic
candidates majority is estimated
at 200. There will be "a state
ment No. / representatives and
10 senators in the next legis-
lature. The election Of Cham
berlain is expected since a maj
ority in the legislature is 46.
After one Of the most amin
ated political campaigns ever
conducted in the district consis-
ting Of Gillian, Sherman, and
Wheeler counties the candidates
on the Independent Ticket won
an easy victory over the big
Four" Republican candidates.
Senator Bowerman alone was
reelected. The defeat of
Messrs. Donnelly and Pike by
an Independent Republican and
"a Democrat both running on a
Statement No. l platform was
decisive. The decided triumph
of James Il. Burdett over Mr..
Collier was perhaps the most
surprising for the attacks made
upon the Arlington lawyer were
as fierce as the opposition dared
to make them.
Complete unofficial returns in
Sherman county give Burdett a
lead of SO over Collier; Bower
man leads Edwards by 1862; Don
nelly has $3.50, Pike 293, Jackson
4O5, Mariner 449.
Returns from Wheeler county
give Bowerman 408, Edwards 307,
Donnelly $40, Jackson 2S5, Mar
iner 315, Pike 260.
For election results of Gillian
county, consult the table on
page six.
For United States Senator
II. M. Cake, 453
Geo. f. Chamberlain 448
(Coutinued IN last naue)
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Continued on last page)
Memorial Day Observed.

Memorial Day was observed in
a quiet manner in Condor since
there is no Grand Army organi-
zation here to give the day the
historic and patriotic significance
attached to it in larger cities
where elaborate exercises are
held in keeping with the occasion.
While there are but few veter-
ans of the Civil war living in
this city, the time-honored
custom to strew flowers over the
graves of the departed dead was
not forgotten by the people of
Condor. Both cemeteries were
visited and the mounds beneath
which loved ones are sleeping
were made fragrant with beau
tiful flowers.
At the Congregational church
Sunday morning, Rev. T. F.
Murphy preached a patriotic SER
saon appropriate to the day an d
spoke feelingly of the heroic
deeds of the soldiers who took
an active part in the late un-
pleasantness with the South
and drew lessons from the sold
ier's implicit obedience and faith
fulness to duty.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05
PEOPLE WIN SWEEPING VICTORY
THE WINNING TICKET


For Congress
w. r. ELLIS
For Supreme Judge
II. S. BEAN
Food and Dairy Commissioner
J. w. BAILEY
For Railroad Commissioner
c. B. AITcHIsoN
For State Senator
JAY BowERMAN
For Representatives
VIM. J. MARINER
w. F. JACKSON
For Circuit Judge
+. V. LITTLEFIELD
For District Attorney
j. Z. BURDETT
For Sheriff
r. M. ROGERS
For County Clerk
C. II. HoRNER
For County Assessor
OTIs CAMPBELL
For County Treasurer
J. A. MEMORIES
For School Superintendent
J. c. STURGILL
For Coroner
w. A. DARLING
For County Surveyor
R.W. Cook
For County Commissioner
B. T. SMELL
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05

F. T. Hurlburt left Wednesday
for Shaniko to attend the wool
sales. Before returning he will
go to Bend for a few days bus
iness trip.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05

Fred Monroe, Of Arlington,
was in Condor Tuesday having
brought the election returns TO
the county clerk.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05

Seaton Taylor left for Port
land on Wednesday morning to
visit his parents during the rose
carnival.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-06-05

Ira Phillips and wife, of Glen,
were Condor visitors during the
past week.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-09
NOTICE OF ELE

Notice is hereby given that an
election will DE held on Saturday,
September 18th. 1908, by the qualified
electors residing in School District
No. is, Chouteau county, Montana, for
the purpose Of deciding whether the
trustees of the said school district
shall have the privilege of using threa
thousand ($3,O0O.Oo) dollars, which
surplus is now in the General fund
OF said district, to assist in the con-
struction and erection Of the proposed
new school building.
Said election will be held in the
west side school building and the
polls will be open from three O'Clock
Up. NJ. to six O'Clock p NJ
Dated Havre, Mont, Aug. "A, 'OS.
l.. K. DEVLIN,
R. A. BENTZIN,
JAS. MACKENZIE,
JAMES HOLLAND,
w M. SMITH,
Trustees
e. C. CARRuTH, Clerk.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-09
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET
ron PloESIDHNY: WILLIAM Il. BPIAN, of .Arb7ushu.
FOR VICE-PREJCENT: JOHN ". KERN, of Indiana

Johnston, Of Yellowstone, for the Of
flee of associate Justice. In all Mon
tana, there is no lawyer better
known or more highly respected
among the legal fraternaty, than is
w. M. Johnston. Mr.. Johnston enjoys
we'll merited reputation of being on,
Of the ablest lawyers in the west,
and of having a character that will
stand for nothing that is not good,
elcVating and fair, in the practice of
his profession. These attributes to-
gether with a sturdy integrity, and a
high conception of the duties and
dignity of the position, he will bring
with him. when the people have ell
evated him to the Supreme Court
Bench
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-09
Libby Prison DiarrhOea ReliVt de-

=
Mir. Edward E. Henry, with the I'm
tied States Express Co, Chicago.
writes: Our general superintendent,
Mr., Quick, handed me bottle Of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholara and
Diarrhoea Remedy some time ago TO
check an attack of the old Libby
Prison diarrhoea | have used it
since that time and cured many on
our trains who have been sick. l am
an old soldier who served with Ruth
erford g. Hayes and William Mckin-
ley four years in the 23rd Ohio Reg
iment, and have no ailment except
Lihby Prison diarrhoea, VIII CHI this
remedy stops at once" For sale by
all druggists.
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-09

N exchange heads an article: Let
chy Women Vote To make assur-
21ce d3ubly sure along some lines,
We would be much in favor ourselves
o. tema'c suffrage in and for Chou
teau county. at the forthcoming ell
ectIonS
The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1908-09-09
Sacrificed to the Nile,

The ancient Egyptians. if they did
not worship the river Nile, held it in
great veneratio and even dread. The
Nile had it's appointed priests. fes-
tfvals and sacrifices. and Il its rising
was delayed for I single day a beauti-
full young girl was thrown into its wa
tiers and drowned in order to appease
the gods anger and secure his favors.