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The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
ORIGIN OF Christmas Customs

mar Satnrnalia was the festival of
Thor. Among these people the fes-
~tivities We're known as Yuletide.
When Christianity spread abroad,
men knew that in the story of
Christ's nativity was realized what
they in their blindness had striyen
to typify. So they adapted the old
customs of their ancestors to the new
order of things.
Among Northern European tribes
n great fir tree was set up in each
household at Christmas-tide. At its
base We're placed representations of
Adam and Eve, in the branches coil
ed the serpent, and on the topmost
hough CLEANED IA candle. symbolizing
that Light of the World through
Whom alone was victory over the
serpent possible.
The Christmas tree was introduce
ed into England by Prince Albert of
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha consort of Queen
NiNANi a III Nbt HdiaNt tiC II
tom spread, until now the Christmas
tree is d necessary feature of an
English Christmas.
III Germany and other European
countries it was believed by the chill
dren that the tree glittering with can
dies and bright baubles was the work
of jolly old Saint Nicholas. This
kindly saint was no legendary char
acter. He lived about 800 \. ID. and
was a noted Bishop of Asia Minor.
He was looked upon as the patron
saint of generosity, because of his
liberality.
In certain parts of Germany it was
commonly held that ON Christmas
Eve the Christ Child-or Kris Kring.
le-yisited earth, and as he passed
over the houses dropped gifts through
the roof for the deserving and the
good.
But aside from the customs which
relate to gifts and the spirit of Civ.
ing at C~hristmas-tide. there are sew
eral ~observances which are indisso
lubly linked with this time.
Christmas is never Christmas with
out the holy wreath and the mistle
toe. Christmas yenerated the holly
or Holy Tree. because to them the
little thorny leaves and red berries
made in a wreath typified the crown
of thorns and the bloody drops
Doubtless they introduced this sol
emn reminder of the joyous festiva
in order not to forget the sacredness
of the occasion in the general fes
t~ivities.
Almost as important as the gift
' giving and gift-receiving on Christ
mas Day is the feast of DANTE:
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
How Could He Do 1t?

Dear me-" gasped Mrs. Hollonutt,
heres a terrible item in the paper
My word, how the poor man must
have suffered"
We'll, what is it," asked the hus-
land.
Why, one of those unfortunate Mar
athon runners oyer in New York swal-
lev ed a sponge"
What? Let me see After cara
fully rea-lng the paragraph Mr.. Hollo-
mutt flung the paper down. There
never was a woman yet who could
grasp a simple fact in print. This
doesn't say the fellow swallowed a
sponge"
Il know it doesn't in those exact
words" assented his wife; but, then,
now on earth could the poor man
throw up the sponge If he didn't swal-
low it?"
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17

spread on that festal occasion. But
even the Christmas dinner has it's
origin in the dim distant past. Feasts
were always the accompaniment of
any festival. In Egypt every family
Killed and ate a goose as q religious
observance.
In the hieroglyphic language of the
Egyptian, the figure of Il goose was
the word child" The people had
noticed that the goose was remark
able for the way in which it protect
ed its young, hence it was looked
upon as the symbol of great love
that love which is willing to sacri-
flee itself for the object of its af-
lection.
fowl on this day. but the toothsome
turkey has more generally su~pplanted
the goose. Even the plum pudding
in the Christmas feast has its mean
ing, The number and richness of its
ingredients represented the rich gifts
which the Kings laid at the feet of
the Child Jesus.
The celebration of Christmas-tide
is as old as the human race, and
many of the customs have lost their
origin in the hazy past. We preserve
and hand down these customs be-
cause we respect their age. But pa
gan customs have survived in our
Christian festival, not so much be-
cause of their age, as because it was
necessary to preserve them.
When Christianity was in its in
fancy, men who embraced it refus-
ed to give up the old festivals, so in
view of the great end to be obtained
the leaders of the early church al
lowed these customs and festivities
to stand, but sought to put into them
some Christian significance and
meaning.
The Dutch colonists were enthus-
iastic in their observance of Christ
mas-tide, and, though far from home,
they celebrated the happy time in the
good, old-fashioned way. From the
Dutch colonists in America spread the
Christmas cheer, and the frowns and
resolutions of the staid Puritan and
Quaker ~colonists availed nothing
against the infectious spirit of Christ
mas cheer and good will which the
Dutch brought into the new country.
They seemed to take the keynote of
their lives from hat beautiful admon-
ition in the Bible. which reads: Re
joice, and again | say unto you. Re-
%joice!'
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There are a few things in exist
enoe today which have not been
changed or nodded In the hands of
progress. One by one legends and
customs have been d%isproved and
oyerthrown, yet none has dared at
tack the legends and the customs sac
red to Christmas-tide. Here and
there a servant has tried to prove
that December 18th, does not mark
the birthday of Christ. Men and
women read, smile and pass III.
The time of year corresponding to
our Christmas has always been a
period of rejoicing. 1t marks the
winter solstiee. The days begin to
lengthen, and the sun no longer jour
neys away from earth, but enters up
on his return, Ii is a promise of re-
newed strength and warmth, of the
approach of the summer days and
men hailed these signs with every
expression of gladness.
In Rome, tho ~Setnrnalia or feast
of Saturn, fell at about the same time
as our Christmas. and 1t marked the
greatest festival of the Roman year.
The city abandoned itself to gaiety.
Universal mirth was the order of the
day: friends feasted friends, and
foes were reconciled. There We're no
slaves, no masters all social distinc-
tions were laid aside. Work was
stopped throughout the city, and no
war was ever entered upon at this
time.
The tree, as the emblem of life,
also figured conspicuously in the
earlier religions. In Egypt. the
palm tree put forth a new shoot each
month, and at the time of the winter
s~olstice it was the custom among
the Egyptians to decorate the house
with a branch of palm bearing twelve
shoots. In Rome the fr + e was
regarded with %veneration, and dur
ing the Saturnalian festivities the
halls and houses Were hung with
evergreen boughs.
In England, in the DAYS of the
Druids. the houses We're decked with
eyergreens in order that the sylvan
spirits might appear to appropriate
their grateful shelter and remain pro
jected from the nipping frost and the
icy winter winds.
Farther to the North, the wild
Teuton tribes worshipped their goo
in wooded places. and looked upon
the fir tree as his sacerd emblem
The period corresponding to the no
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
For the Mother

II a child be taught nothing else
about the use of its body it should at
least be taught poise in standing.
walking and sitting, and correct poise
Is merely a matter of getting the
weight on the baAS of the feet and
raising the chest Even young chill
dren throw their weight on the heels.
and that this eventually becomes q
habit may be seer by observing men
n women upon the streets.
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Mo Assistance Neeced.

Lucinda stood in the presence OF
two famous surgeons who had Just as
sured her that her present CONDITION
demanded an operation and that m
less ii was performed within>a short
time she would in all probabilit, die.
Lucinda listened respectfully.
I'm jes as much obliged to you
GEL ans as | can be" she assured
then. but eff de deah Lord has done
made up his min to call me home, |
thinks he kin translate me widout no
assistance Life.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
Don't Snub Good Times"

Give Good Times a clear road. but
don't let him pass you by. Tell him
he's been owing you a visit for the
longest-that all the folks have been
expecting him. and are mighty anx-
ious to get good acquainted, and II he
hangs his hat up grab it when he Is
not looking and hide it! And when he
says: It's a fine country you have
here" whirl right in and sell him ten
miles OF real estate!
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17

Group is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents of young children
should be prepared for it. All that
is needed is a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Many mothers
are never without it in their homes
and it has eve disappointed them.
Sold by all druggists.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
Nature Is Truest Guide.

When Cicero consulted the oracle at
Delphos concerning what course OF
studies he should pursue the answer
was, Follow nature" A French wri-
ter truly said: I'VE are never rendered
so ridiculous by qualities which we
have as by those which we aim at or
affect to have"
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17

Combs, Brushes, Mirrors, in sets or separates;
Manicuring sets at various prices, Military Sets,
Travelling Bags and Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Jewel Boxes, rlirrors, Cigar Jars, Smokers
Stands. New designs and unique patterns.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
EeIloW.F ceiling.

lie Sagi: A bond of union is soon
formed between brethren in misfor.
tune.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
ArgO Eye Remedy

A most positive cure for the pre-
vailing Eye disease, (Conjunctivi-
ties or Pink eye) that is raging
throughout the country. This rem
edy is absolutely guaranteed to
cure weak, watery eyes, granulated
lids, inf1ammed itching and weary
eyes. 1t is the greatest relief in
the treatment Of tired eyes Of cler-
ical workers and children, one trial
will convince the most skeptical.
Argo Eye Remedy is sold under
positive guarantee that is Will do
as we say it will or refund the
money.
Our Medical Director Dr.. S. c.
Hamilton, a licensed physician Of
20 years practice, will be in Ham
mond next Saturday, May 18th, will
demonstrate near courthouse free
and distribute free samples at
Negele's drug store at 2 o'clock
and o'clock p. m, Saturday, there
by enabling you TO test the medi-
cine and judge for yourself the
merits of our wonderful remedy.
Argo Eye Remedy viii be on sale
at your local drug stores at the
regular price. SOC per bottle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Formal Opening of DIR. BIcInelI's lee
Cream and Confectionery Par
Tor Saturday

DR.. Henry NJ BicknelTs new ice
cream and confectionery parlor will be
formally opened to the public tomor-
row. The doctor is one of the most
popular men in Hammond, and that his
new place of business will be practical
" filled all day tomorrow and even
ing, no one doubts, who knows the
doctor and his pleasing personality.
They will find here everything new and
up to date, modern fixture fittings and
furnishings. Ice cream will be made
while you wait if you want 1T that
way, and guaranteed to be pure. If it
meets your approval you can have 1t
delivered at your home in any guam
titles desired. You will also find here
a fine line of chocolates and other
candies. best brands of cigars and a
list of soft drinks. practically equal to
any similar establishment on Broad
way New York. First National Bank
building. on Sibley street, IS the loca-
ton. Don't forget the day and date.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
A GROWN POINT LUNCHEON.

Crown Point Ind, May IA delight
full social function took place at the
home of Mrs. Marguerite Hart yester-
day at one o'clock when assisted by her
mother. Miss Lenora Hart, the hostess
entertained a party Of lady friends at
luncheon. Covers were laid for 80
guests many being from Hammond
Lake Forest and Chicago. The affair
was laid in five courses.
A musical followed at which Mrs n
Stafford soprano and Miss Crysdale
harpist of Chicago gave a series OF
vocal and instrumental numbers. The
out of town guests were Mrs. Arthur
McDougal, Lake Forest, Miss Miller
Lake Forest, Mesdames Addie Paulson
Neva Daily and Miss Jessie Hill o.
Chicago Mesdames Lawrence Cox, W
c. Nee. C. L. Scott, P. A Parry, Victor
Dyer and Miss Mae Nelson of Ham
mond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
PLEASANT PARTY.

Mrs. o. w Harding entertained the
members of the Y. NJ. E. club and a few
friends at a very pleasant afternoon
party yesterday at her home in Wilcox
street The guests passed a very plea
SAINT afternoon with their embroidery
work and social conversation until five
o'clock, when a dainty arranged course
luncheon was served. Another meeting
will be held next Thursday afternoon
at which a very pleasant time is an
ticipated. Mrs. Harding had as hel
guests for the afternoon. Mrs. J. ]
Davenport of Brooklyn n. Y. Mrs
A ST. Pierre and Mrs. Anna MacDon.
aid of Chicago. Mrs. John Sherry and
Miss Lulu Sherry. The following mem
bers were present, Mrs. Homer Postal
waite Everett Rieman, Alfred Sherb.
and DIV. Harding.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
A DELIGHTFUL PARTY

Mrs. W E Russell entertained the
members Of the Marquette c1-b and a
few friends at a very pleasant after
noon party yesterday at her. residence
in Hofnewood. The afternoon was pas
sed IN the usual enjoyable way Of the
club with cards. progressive euchre be-
ing the feature of the afternoon. Sew
eraI games were played at small tables
IN the parlors. after which the honors
were awarded to Mrs. W. F. Mashino
and Mrs Peter Crmpaeker A pleasant
social time followed when the guests
met Informally for conversation after
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
SHOE STORE
R. A. Borg 269 E. State St.
Two Doors East of Bijou Theatre
HOLD REGULAR MEETING.

The regular weekly meeting OF the
members Of the Deborah Aid society
of the First Christian church took
place yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mattwig. SOL Michigan avenue.
The meeting was well attended, and
after a short business meeting, the
members enjoyed a social hour. The
time was spent in an informal way,
and dainty refreshments were served
The next meeting viii occur Thursday
afternoon Of next week at the home
Of Mrs. Hartlerode. sos Michigan ave-
nue..
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lar weekly meeting of the society, and
the routine business was disposed Of
The remainder of the afternoon was
devoted to the birthday social. at which
time the guests spent a very pleasant
hour The members Of the society
who had birthdays since January were
asked to bring as many pennies as they
were years old. A neat sum was real
lied in this way. TO be used for the
benefit of the society and church. Mrs.
Van Sickle read an appropriate poem,
which was much enjoyed. Before the
close of the meeting the hostess served
her guests with dainty refreshments.
The next meeting Will take place
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Win Lash, 400 Plummer avenue.
A full attendance of members is de-
sired at this meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
= ClUn PARTY.

Mrs. A. l. spohn entertained the
members or the Colonial club inform
ally yesterday afternoon at her home
III Russell street Several members Of
the club attended the party and spent
the afternoon pleasantly with their
erpN-oidery work. A the close of the
afternoon the hostess served a dainty
arracged course luncheon. Another club
party will be held IN two weeks al
though it was not decided yesterday
where it would be held. The following
members were present Mesdames J. w.
Hourc2r. w. H. Spellman, julius Dun
sing. Clark Leaning, NJ. M. Bruce. w.
e. Brunt and J. j. Turner
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
RETURNS TO WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Nelson jacobson and daughter,
who have spent the winter here with
Mr.. jacobson, private secretary to
Representative Crumpacker. left for
their home in Valparaiso today, says
Washington dispatch to the Indianapo-
lis News.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
AID SOCIETY TO MEET.

The Jewish Ladies' Aid society will
A Hickey. APO Truman avenue, next
Wednesday afternoon. The usual pro-
gram Of the society will be carried out,
and the members anticipated an enjoy
able time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
sTANDARD BEARERs MEET.

There will be a meeting of the Stand
ard Bearers at o'clock this after
noon at the home of Mrs. A. K. Thomp-
son in Doty street. 1t is the regular
monthly meeting of the young ladies
of the society and a pleasant program
on the months study will be rendered.
A social hour win follow the study
meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
ART SOCIETY MEETS.

The members of the Musical Art So
ciety will meet at 4 o'clock this aft
ernoon in Weis' hall, on State street.
for the regular weekly meeting. Pro
fessor Sindlinger of Chicago will be
present to direct the chorus. after which
several of his private pupils will give
a recital. This is the first meeting of
the members in two weeks.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.

The Rev. Eaton of Evanston, Ill,
was in Hammond last evening, and de-
Hvered a temperance lecture at the
First Methodist church. The lecture
was preceded by a band concert, led
by DR.. J. Arthur Davis. which was
well received by the audience.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
cHEcxER AND CHEss cLuR MEETs

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burnett Will
entertain the members of the Checker
and Chess club this evening at their
home in Warren street. 1t is the reg
ular weekly meeting of the club mem
bers, and the evening will be passed
with the games.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
ENTERTAINs INFORMALLY.

Miss Lillian Smith entertained a few
friends informally last evening at her
home in Truman avenue. The even
ing was passed in a very pleasant So
cial way with various amusements, aft
er which the hostess served dainty re-
freshments.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14

You will find that the creations of
Miss Waite. the Chicago milliner. are
out of the ordinary class. You will
notice art on every hand. a distinctive
ness that places her hats In class by
themselves At the same time her
rices are quite moderate. Rimbach
block. over the Lion store, is the loca-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Ibach returned
home last evening from Indianapolis,
where Mr. Ibach has been on business
for few days. Mrs. Ibach spent a few
days Of the time with her relatives at
Madison, Ind, and had pleasant time.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
rs 6zas TIE zaz CUPS

which they were served with a prettily
arranged four course luncheon IN the
dining room. The table had dainty
color scheme used in the decorating.
flowers and ferns forming a pretty cen
ter piece for the table. Mrs. Crum-
packer will be the next hostess and
viii entertain the club ladies at her
home in Webb street, next Thursday
afternoon. Sixteen members of the
club were present, Mrs. w. L Simonton
of Hyde Park and Mrs. z. r. Disbrow
of Woodlawn being the only out of
town members in attendance. Mrs.
Russell had as her guests for the party
Mrs. w. B. Reading of Cincinnati, O.
and Mrs. W. F. Bridge.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller of South
Holman street went to Chicago yes
terday. and were guests of honor at
a $50 o'clock dinner, at which DR..
and Mrs. Cox entertained at their home
1851 South Park avenue, Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
WILL MEET FRIDAY.

There will be a meeting of Hammond
temple, No. IS. Pythian Sisters, this
evening in the K. of P. hall. and full
attendance of members is desired, as
important business will be transacted
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
A PLEASANT MEETING.

The members of the Martha Aid So
ciety of the First Christian church held
an enjoyable meeting at the home of
Mrs. w Price, COS Summers street
yesterday afternoon. 1t was he regu-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
RETURNS HOME.

Miss Loie Hughes returned to her
home in Crown Point last evening aft
er a few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs
John Hughes at their home in Warren
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
VISITS RELATIVES HERE.

in Hammond today on business. and
also spent some time visiting at the
home of her son, ]. Zero, 274 Michigan
avenue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14

Michigan avenue, tbs evening fir an m
portant business meeting An Informal
social hour viii fiIow he business ses-
son.
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sPEND WEEK-END HERE.

Misses Norma Locklin, Ruth Sohl
and Mary Krost, who are attending
the University of Chicago, Chicago. are
expected In Hammond to spend the
weekend with their relatives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
RETIrRNs HnME.

her home in Logan Square, Chicago.
after a few days visit with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Kelley, of South
Holman street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
TRANSACT BUSINESS HERE.

Theadore Liable of Griffith, Ind, and
c. C. Smith of East Chicago were
among the business visitors in Ham
mond yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
LEAVES ON BUSINESS TRIP.

". ORourke OF the south Shore Gas
company has gone to Elkhart, Ind, on
few days business visit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
IN GROWN POINT TODAY.

Attorneys J. K. Stinson and J. F.
Kelley are among the Hammond bust
ness men in Crown Point today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
VISITS IN CHICAGO.

Miss Mabel Wells of Carroll street
went to Chicago today, where she viii
remain until tomorrow evening, the
guest of Miss Abbie Cawley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14

Edwin Jarvis viii preach at the Tab
ernacIe of the Church of Christ Sunday
morning at the usual church hour. All
are invited to hear him.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-14
RETURNS FROM BUSINESS TRIP.

mond from a business trip in northern
wisconsin.