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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

| great cause of happines. 1t was the
first really lovely hat that she had
ever possessed.
She did not dream that her exquisite
| blonde beauty framed by the big hat
was attracting the attention not only
| of the pedestrians but of the occupants
| of the autos and of the carriages that
| drove slowly in line toward the other
| entrance, where a privileged few were
| admitted at once to the blue room.
| Marcia Toasted her eyes on the pretty
| gowns, and for the first time as she
| stood there in the cold a little bit Of
| envy entered her heart. Why shouldn't
| she ride in luxurious comfort? She
/ had beauty and youth. and loved a
| good time
But even as the thought entered, she
| put it away. Wasn't she lucky enough
with her $50 a month and her new
| hat? And once more her face was
bright, and she held her head high.
Then suddenly she gave a startled
glance under the brim of her hat,
as the door of a great motor car open
ed and voice said: Wont you get
in here with me?"
The woman who spoke was beauti
full with the beauty of old age. Under
her wide hat her hair was white, but
she held herself with grace and dig
nifty. "Oh," Marcia faltered, and the
lady said, quietly: Get in, my dear.
| will explain later"
So Marcia, followed by the eyes of
the crowd, stepped into the wonderful
car. which went slowly up the drive
way.
Then the beautiful lady turned to
her with sparkling eyes. WAS your
grandmother Martha Witherspoon? '
she demanded
'Why-yes-'
The beautiful lady clapped her hands.
Il knew it the minute l laid my eyes
on you," she said. "As you stood there
with your head held high in that
naughty little way, and with your blue
eyes and your red-gold hair-it was as
If my dear school friend had come
back to me-"
Grandmother is the dearest thing"
Marcia said, 'and as pretty as ever"
Il lost track of her." the beautiful
lady told her, when | went abroad
years ago, and when l saw you I
wasn't going to run the chance of not
finding you again-so 1 made you get
in, and made you lose your place in
the line"
ooh, don't mind that" said Marcia.
Il can go back to the end and wait
Indeed. you won't" said the beau
ttful lady. Il am going to take you
right along with me to the blue room
l am to stand behind the receiving
line, and you shall meet the president
and go on to the east room, and wait
from me there"
But am not dressed for that" Mar
cha demurred-
Il am going to play fairy godmother,
and put my wrap on you. Your gloves
are all right, and your hat, and you
shall have my v1olets, and presto!-
you will be a young lady of fashion"
Marcia protested, but for just one
moment the curtains of the closed car
were drawn, as the wrap was slipped
from the fairy godmother's shoulders
and transferred to Marcia's more slen-
der ones, and then the crowd, looking
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

thought of the honor that was before
her. Marcia had not yet learned
to shrug her shoulders at high
position and august officials. She
had been in Washington only three
weeks. That she was soon to have a
peep at the wonders of which she had
heard so much seemed like part of
the fairy lore which she had loved
as a child. She wished that there
was some one who might share her
pleasure. But she had made no friends,
SO she shifted from one foot to the
other, moving forward slightly as far
up at the other end of the line peo-
pie were admitted through a magic
door.
1t was very cold, but Marcias heart
was warm. For the first time in her
life she was earning money, and she
was sending part of it home. Then,
too. she had new hat. which was a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

on saw two exQulsitely gowned women,
side by side. the younger one blushing
beautifully over her bouquet of violets
and valley lilies.
The rest was a dream to little Mai,
cia-the entrance into the brilliantly
lighted rooms, the music, the rustic of
sflken gowns, the presentation TO the
president She drew a great breath OF
delight, as she settled herself finally
IN corner Of the east room
But there was more to follow, for If
a few moments the fairy godmothel
sent tie prince. He was the nephew
of the beautiful lady and he was to
take care of Marcia.
And he did take care OF her, most
graciously, and he talked with her as
II she were a princess instead of q
very shabby little girl, with her shah
olness covered by borrowed cloak.
Aren't you warm?" he said to her
once. and Marcia said, hurriedly: "Oh
no.. But when he said again: Il think
you'd better let me take your wrap,
she laughed and confessed:
It's your aunt's cloak, and wish
you could see what a very shabby lit
tie SUIT l am wearing under it.
And the prince said the cloak wasn't
any prettier than the hat, and that
the hair under the hat was the pref.
test of all, and just then the beauti.
full lady came along and asked: Have
you made friends with my boy, Mar.
cia?"
Il think he is lovely" she said. and
blushed prettily.
She was carried of to dinner with
the beautiful lady, and the prince wen&
too. And when Marcia took of the
cloak he said he liked her in her sim.
pie little suit. only you must still
wear the violets, because they match
your eyes"
| 1t was all very dear and delightful
| but that night when Marcia went home
to her poor little apartment she told
herself that, of course, she must not
expect anything more. 1t was a New
| Years fairy tale, and that was all.
But the beautiful lady came every
day and took Marcia out with her, and
often the prince was there, and at last
one day, Marcia said: Dear beautiful
lady, you must not. you are spelling me
| for everyday things"
But she did not say that the real rea
son for her protest was because of the
| prince. He was such charming
prince, and she felt that for her OWE
| peace of mind she must not see toe
much of him
And as Marcia withdrew more and
more, the prince one day demanded Of
the fairy godmother: Where's oul
| Cinderella?"
she insists" the old lady smiled
ION sitting in the ashes. She says We
are too fine for her with our pumpkin
coaches and our palaces.
"Hunph," said the prince. 'T guess
we will see about that" He there
upon sought Marcia in her shabby
apartment.
Marcia's face was radiant as she
welcomed him. But you must no
come again. "she said, when he was
leaving
Why not?"
Because" said Marcia. which wa.
not a real reason.
81 shall come as often as please
he said.
Then Marcia stood up very straigh
and tall. Il am only shabby little
| Cinderella" she said. land mus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
INDIAN OF THE FAR NORTH
For Six Months of the Year a Verita-
BILE Vagabond, but Never
Unhappy.

In the first place, the Indian of the
far North is one Of the most honest
and loyal-hearted fellows on the face
of the earth. and, unlike most other
Indians, he is a lover Of home and of
wife and children. At the same time
he is. during a half of the year. one
% the most veritable of vagabonds.
1t Is this fact which makes life what
1t is in the big Northland. For in
stance, the trapper comes in with his
fuTs early in the spring, and brings
with him his wife and children and
dogs. If he has had successful sea
son he is, for a few DAYS, a king
among his kind. He decks his family
out in a prinee-like style, and in
spite of all the arguments that the fac
tor can bring against him, he persists
in getting rid of his money, like a
spendthrift at Monte Carlo. He lives
near the post during the warm
months, along with S, ores of others
Of his people. The big outside wilder
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
ONE REDEEMING FEATURE
When Papa Hears II He Urges Only
Son to Grab Girl
Quick.

The only son had just announced to
the family his engagement.
What, that girl" remarked his
mother. Why, she squints."
She has absolutely no style" com
mented his sister.
Red-headed. isn't she?" asked
auntie.
I'm afraid she's fiighty," was grand
mas opinion.
she hasn't any money" said uncle.
and she doesn't look strong,
chimed in the first cousin.
she's stuck up, in my opinion" as
severated the second cousin.
She's extravagant, was the opin
ion given by the third cousin.
We'll, she's got one redeeming fea
ture, at any rate" remarked the only
son, thoughtfully.
Whats that?" chorused the Chart
able band.
she hasn't a relative on earth.
Papa had not yet spoken. but now
he did
Grab her, my boy, grab her." he
said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

ness is deserted. Within a week or
ten days he is penniless. The small
supply of provisions that he has pur-
chased is quickly gone. With the SUI
preme confidence Of a child he de-
ponds upon the company, and during
all of the summer the company keeps
him busy at odd little things and sup
plies him and his family with food
free of charge. By midsummer he is
as ragged as a tramp and the gor-
geous raiment of his wife has degene7-
ated into colcred and bedraggIed tat
tiers. He is, for the time. wilderness
tramp, but as happy as the day is
long. 1t is at this season that the
tenderfoot traveller from civilization
is padded Up the peaceful rivers and
then is padded back again, to write
his pathetic yarns about the "destftu-
ton and suffering" wrought by the
great northern trust."-James Oliver
Curwood in Leslie's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

work, and haven't the time to fritter
away with fairy godmothers and
princes who wear gardenias."
Then he looked very sober and
asked; do you think l fritter away
my timer"
YES" Marcia told him, 81 do"
We'll, tomorrow / am going to
work" he told her They have or
dered me to the Philippines. And
shall be gone six months"
six months?"
Something in her voice made him
say sharply: You carer"
Marcia tried to say: "Oh, no." but
her lips were white and her voice
shook
Then the prince gathered her into
his arms. You shall go with me,
little Cinderella" he said. From the
minute | saw you in your fairy god
mothers cloak, knew you were the
one woman"
And I knew you were the one man"
she told him later, but somehow
felt that it would never really come
true-for it seemed only New Years
fantasy"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
The Curtain Falls
By Margaret E. S0ngSfer

Over the sorrow and over the bliss,
over the tear drop, over the kiss,
Over the crimes that blotted and blurred,
Over the wound of the angry word,
Over the battles lost and won,
Now at the end OF the flying year,
Year that tomorrow viii not be here.
Over our freedom. over our thralls.
In the dark and the midnight, the curtain
falls
Over our gain and over our loss,
Over our crown and over our cross,
Over the fret of our discomfort,
over the i'll that we never meant,
Over the scars of our self-denial,
Over the strength that conquered trial.
Now in the end of the flying year,
Year that tomorrow will not be here,
Quietly final. the prompter calls:
Over it swiftly the curtain falls.
Over the crowds and the soutu6es,
Over our shifting, hurrying moods,
Over the hearths where bright flames
leap,
Over the cribs where the babies sleep
Over the clamor, over the strife,
Oyer the pageantry of life,
Now in the end Of the flying year,
Year that tomorrow will not be here
Swiftly and surely. from starry walls
Silently downward the curtain falls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

ton of science. Ere his life be ended.
Tennyson's dream may be realized
navies graphing in the central blue"
Edison may be making houses of &C.
ment, which shall be adapted to rich
and poor alike Wireless teIegraphy
and wireless telephoning may be as
easily done as the same is upon wires
TO-DAY. Mr.. Stead may have bridged the
gulf between this land and the further
shore, with his spirit communications.
Medical scientists may have waged
war against disease with such success
that health may be reigning Ger the
earth. Warfare between nations may
have been made SO destructive that
universal peace will cover the land as
q mantle of green covers the earth.
But, Old Year, should he introduce all
these innovations, he might also bring
in his train sorrows and burdens, new
trials and tolls. ] shrink from letting
him %.
shall trust thy son to be worthy of
his sire, Old Year, TO be like thee kind
and sympathetic, no matter what fate
may bring to me. Casting fears to the
wind, | look toward the future with
smiling confidence, asking only that
strength may be given to bear what
ever of Ill or good fortune the New
Year may bring
Nevertheless, am loath to part
with thee. the friend of so many dear
days that are gone into the irrevocable
past
Goodby, old year. thou dost not
go out of my life. Though l shall see
thy face no more, the recollection OF
thy dear friendship will be sacred
among my hearts innermost treasures
''Old year. you shall not die:
We did so laugh and cry with you
I've half a mind to die with you,
Old year, If you must die
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

/ own that l am disposed to say
grace upon twenty other occasions in
the course of the day besides my din.
ner. | want a form for setting out
upon a pleasant walk, for moonlight
ramble, for friendly meeting, or a
solved problem. Why have we none
for books, those spiritual repasts-a
grace before Milton-a grace before
Shakespeare-a devotional exercise
proper to be said before reading the
Faerie Queene CHARLES Lamb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
S&s= NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
z
New Year
Fantasy
BY PHILIP kEAN

He long line of people
stretched down the wind
ing walk in front of the
White House and through
the gate and out into the
street. On New Years
day all the world might
come and shake hands
with the president, and 1t
seemed as If half the
world had availed itself
Of the privilege.
Marcia Marks felt al
most overpoWered by the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
intricate,

Alexander had cut the GordiaD
knot.
That was the only thing to do" he
said: 1T was tied by a salesgfrl in
the grocery department"
But the historians of the day had no
difficulty IN stringing the people with
their version of the story.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
Mother Love

Mother love hath this unIikeness IN
any other love. Tender to The object,
it can be Infinitely tyrannical to itself
and thence all its power of seIf-sacri.
fce-Lew Wallace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
Its FaiIacy.

Opera Manageable old saws are
aot always reliable.
Frteed-Why not?
Msuager-The man who originated
hem vas never an operate manager,
or he would not have talked Of getting
thiuGs cheap for song.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
Civilization.

Missionary-You claim to be CIV
ilized, and yet l find you torturing
your captives
Native-Pardon, but we do not call
this torturing now We are merely
hazing him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

I The New Year is but mirror
! of the years that are past, and it
may bring before you all that
! is best and brightest. helpful and
I heartening, truest and hottest,
. or it may sum up for you all that
\ is debasing and dishonorable-
you, alone. can determine these
things.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
The CnId Shoulder

SRe-What do you think? That
dealer refused to deliver any more ise
on credit
Hs-I call that cool proceeding!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not
crime
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
information Wanted

Little Willie Say pa?
Pa-What is it, son?
Little Willie-Are the meals people
get on dining cars served on time ia
hles?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
Fp7porfapt tn Mother
a SILVER FIGURE,

~ OIITNSF Z FSNFN
Nov, Arthur said his father,
you've been going to school long
enough to write decently. Don't you
know how to make a figure three?"
Sure" said the boy. you put
your pencil on the paper and then you
SILVER
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

Stop guessing! Try the best and most
certain remedy for all painful ailments
Hamlins Wizard Oil. The way it re-
ieves all soreness from sprains, cuts,
wounds, burns, scalds, etc, is wonderful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, sofens the gums, reduces In
hammaton, alays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
SCARF" PLEASES
WAR DEPARTMENT
Officers Are Glad Public Knows
the Unprepared Condition
Of the Army.
CONGRESS HAD BEEN WARNED

Progressive Republicans May Ask
Hughes 10 Be Presidential Candi-
date-Democrats to Formulate
Plan for Scaling Tariff
Down Gradually.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

The angels are more likely to be
counting beads of perspiration than
drops of tears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
Beyond Price.

Precious beyond price are good
resolutions; valuable beyond price are
good feelings-Haweis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
E1-=----TS
S<@e<z.-@l ,gf---.------''.''
Daily THOUGHT

Daily Thought.
New Year, coming on apace,
What have you to give me?
Bring you seattle or bring you grace,
Face me with an honest face,
You shall not deceive me,
Be it good or i'll, be 1t what you will,
1t needs shall help me on my road,
My rugged road to Heaven, please God
Christina G. Rossetti.
rs cz g.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
8 ST.

The folly of casting pearls before
pork lies in that we ought to begif
with pumpkins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

The man who talks about himself is
exceedingly interesting the talker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29

You do not lift the world by rolling
UP your eyes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-12-29
To the Old
Ye ar
By Julia jayne Walker

D MANY days we've Jared
through gay and wintry
weather, Old Year, | can
not let you go! Such
great times we've had as
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-06
REl. MR. MESI
Returns from Annual Confer
ence Which Was Held at
Scranton, Pa.

The Rev. S. P. West, pastor Of
Pride's Chapel A. NJ. e. church of
the city. and. who has been at the
session OF the Pittsburg annual con-
ference IN Scranton. Pa, since last
Thursday has returned. The Rev.
Mr.. West went to represent the West
Virginia annual conference in the adj
5ustment of some business matters
between the two conferences. The
following was clipped from the
Tribune-Republican Of that city:
Among the visitors introduced at
the conference yesterday was the
Rev s. P. West. D. D., former pre-
siding elder OF the Pittsburg confer
ence, but now stationed at Clarks-
burg, w. va. Rev. Dr.. West gave a
glowing report Of conditions in West
Virginia, and complimented the
ministers on the advancement made
by the Pittsburg conference during
the last year.
Mr.. west preached Sunday night
to the second largest Methodist
Episcopal congregation Cwhite) in
the city of Scranton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-06
OFFICER MOVES.
APPLICATION FOR TRANsrr.n.

Notice is hereby given that the. fol-
lowing named persons have filed their
application or petition for transfer OF
license to sell at retail spirituous
wines, liquors, ales, beers and drinks
of ike na,dre in the City OF Clarks-
brug for the residue OF the year be-
ginning July /, 1910.
JAS. H. KEARNs AND WIN. MOUNT,
partners, trading as Kearns and
Mount. transfer of license Of Jas n.
Kearns and Edward n. Koehler,
partners trading as Kearns G Koch
Ter, Latstetter Estate building, No.
S33 West Pike street, Clarksburg,
Yves, Virginia,
And notice Is also hereby given that
the foregoing application or petition
for transfer aforesaid will be heard
by the Council Of Clarksburg sitting as
a license court, on the 4th day OF
November. 1910. G
r9s@en utSdeF my hand this 5th day
of October, 1910.
WILL. IA b COLE,
Clerk of the Cisg, Of clark sburg.
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50LDSB0R0
HEARD FROM
A Lady VINO Lives in Goldsboro
Joins in the Chorus Of Praise
fer Cardui The Noman's
Tonic.

Goldsboro, N. Ca physician treat
ed me for many distressing symptoms"
writes Mrs. Eta A. Smith, but gave
me no relief.
81 suffered with neuralgia around the
heart and was troubled at times with my
head. ] had pain in my left side, bowels,
left thigh, shoulders and arms.
CATER taking Cardui, am now well
and can recommend il to other suffering
Women.'
lust such doubtful symptoms, as those
from which Mrs. Smith suffered, are the
ones for which It will pay you to take
Cardui, the Woman'S tonic.
tits at such times, when there is Moth
ing to show, for certain, the real cause Of
the trouble, that you need a tonic, to give
the body strength to throw off the illness
that evidently threatens.
Take Cardui, when you are i'll, with
the ailments of your sex. Take Cardui
as tonic, to prevent illness, when you
feel it coming.
Your druggist keeps It.
NJ B.-Wtltc 70: Ladies Advisory Dept. chatta.
nooEa Medicine Co.. Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special
distractions. and 64-page book, Home Treatment
for Women" sentin plain wrapper on request
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-06
MAGIC WAND
OF Lyman H. Howe Will
Transport Theatre-Goers
to Many Lands.

Lyman H. Howe is the wizard and
his Travel FESTIVAL is the magic
wand by means OF which the audi
ence at the Grand tonight will again
be transported here, there, and ev-
erywhere in the twinkling OF an eye
BY here, there, ETC., is meant a So
journ in London to see the Kings
funeral from numerous view points,
including close facial portraits of
the world rulers and our own sDe-
cial ambassador, Col. Roosevelt, in
attendance; a ride up the Eiffel
Tower; steamer trip through the
fords Of Norway; journey over the
Alps in winter. Still other features
will show the recent eruption of Mt.
Etua; dangerous artillery manduvers
in Italy; a Japanese jubilee; life on
training ship, etc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-06


one OF the large departnIent stores
Known "a The Busy store. z has IT,
beautifui windows dlIed with specials
from the carpet department IN art
squares and rugs. and popular priced
rugs Of ingram. on the counters OF
this shop Is very late display OF dress
goods In batlste. serges and light
weight. fabrics. a complete line Of
t.-cas frim.ninEs n Persian. nets, an
over lnee with metaIie effects in all
soVe- cmbrc!deries, one Of the latess
fld % the ian season: imported SILK
iI5sfery in all qualities and colors. In
t.:e suit department. you Will ind a
beautiful ana complete line OF ladies'
fleece kimonas ana dressing sacques.
ulso a full line of women's bath robes.
In the center OF the store are cables
with hne line of Persian silk petit
coats. Another attraction is a beau
tffui and varied display OF spanEled
scarfs and shoulder scarfs Of chiffon
and crepe de chine with hemstitched
borders.