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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
THE REUNION
A Story of a Thanks
giving in a Tourist
H - - - e
BY MINNIE {. ELEPHANT.
BY MINNIE E. oLIPHANT.

Genevieve and 1 were riding in a
tourist car, headed away from Los An
geles, and slowly creeping across
Death valley. Our thoughts were with
the folks at home, who were getting
ready for the Thanksgiving dinner, but
we were talking Of other things. Words
are slow unless thoughts are produc-
ing them, and, therefore, the CONVEX
sation Jagged.
Finally, Genevieve turned to me
with the smile she always wore when
a good plain plan had just struck
her.
Let's make believe" she suggest
ed, that the passengers I'm this coach
are all relatives, and let's have a fam
fly reunion and Thanksgiving din
ner."
How can WEI" I asked.
'T'n 90 around and tell them that
this is Thanksgiving, and we are all
relations, and they are invited to our
BeCLlOu lOE AhAAAAy AOuAACAt anu SA-@s
they are to furnish their own share OF
the dinner"
l looked around the car to see what
our relations" appeared to be like.
Just back Of our section was a young
man with q fretful baby, and little
three-year-old girl. He seemed 80
tired, but patient. though awkward,
with the children. I had heard him tell
the young man who wore a striped
sweater, and sat across the aisle, that
he had Just lost his wife and was tax
ing the children back to their grand
mother in Ohio. The young man In
the sweater loIled around in his sec
ton. dividing his time between a mag
aziue. the Loo Angeles papers and the
desert scenery outside. Back Of him
AT A middIe-aged Jew, who talked to
no one. and looked at nothing IN par
ticulsr. as Il be had forgotten where
M wa. Just bafors - was young
I.sv ana al We knew about her W9a
~ -. "a r8lden hair pu1ed ont n
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water "a hours, then carefully wiped dry and
placed in pot of cider to boil Is minutes to the
pound; lon of pork. roasted to a rich, golden
brown, to be served with apple sauce. and the
feature OF the feast-a turkey, fattened to about
the 2Opound mark, the pride Of the farmer and
the Joy Of his wife.
The turkey, Matched on the farm and as care
fully watched as any member of the family fat
tened on grain and meal with a mixture OF
chopped nut meats to give it the proper flavor,
killed one week before the feast and hung In an
Clubhouse where 1t is kept cold, but will not be
injured by the frost, is brought in the night be-
fore for final treatment before being consigned to
the oven
The great bird is carefully picked and drawn,
the interior wiped out, not washed, which would
destroy the flavor, and filled with what is known
in the country as the stufnn," thick mixture
of sausage meat, bread crumbs and eggs, with
Just faint touch Of sage and onion. When pre-
pared and placed in the huge oven to roast 1t
becomes the duty Of one cook to watch the oven
and haste the roast until Il is evident to the prac
tised eye Of the heroine of many such conflicts
that the turkey is ready to be served with fresh
made cranberry sauce and a rich gravy, In which
all the giblets have been stirred with some well.
balanced chestnuts Now. everything being ready,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Lovers Wedding Cake,

Four pounds Of flour Of love. half .
pound of buttered youth, half pound
Of good looks, half pound of sweet
temper, half a pound Of self-forgetful'
ness, half a pound Of powdered wits.
half an ounce Of dry humor. two table
spoonfus Of sweet argument, half q
pint of ripping laughter, half a wine
glassful Of common sense.
Then put the flour Of love, good
looks and sweet temper into a we'll
furnished house. Beat the butter OF
youth to a cream. Mix together blind
ness Of faults, self-forgetfulness, pow
dered wits, dry humor into sweet argu-
ment, then add them to the above.
Pour in gently ripping laughter and
common sense. Work 1t together un-
til all Is well mixed. then bake gently
forever.
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the back, and that she tucked her
scolding locks up every few minutes
with slender, ringless hand.
And these were to form our family
party.
While l was studying the people
Genevieve was taking an inventory Of
our supplies.
60 on with your invitations" ad
vised, and, If they are accepted, l will
look after the table"
She stepped back down the aisle and
stood with her hand on the seat IN
front of our Jewish friend to be-" 81
beg your pardon" she began, but
want to invite you to come to our
Thanksgiving dinner, and to furnish
your share of it."
Thank you," he looked up and
smiled, as he lifted his hat, "but where
is your dinner to be-"
Down there where my sister is sit
ting" She nodded her head In my d.
rection. I'VE are going to have a fam
fly reunion"
Where is your familyG" His smile
broadened.
"All in this coach who will come"
Here the young man In the sweater
turned round, and she addressed him
"Will you come. too? And"
with pleasure, If / can be of any
assistance"
You can assist by furnishing some
thing toward the dinner"
He pushed his hand down into his
pocket. Il have a piece Of chocolate
and two sticks Of chewing gum, which
are at your disposal" The frank smile
on the young mans face revealed nc
tendency toward freshness. but the
older man, not being able TO see bis
face, feared that he was inclined tc
make sport Of my sister. Therefore
he leaned forward and said: There Il
diner on, and think we could &c
in
mo, no." interrupted Genevieve;
I'VE don't want to go into the diner
We want a make believe family re
union here in our private car" Their
turning to the young man, Chocolate
and chewing gum are acceptable, I
they are the best you have"
The man with the children had beer
down to the end Of the car, giving eacf
Of them q drink. and returned 20 hil
seat Just as GeneVieVs was ready q
put the matter before him.
I'VE are to have 9 family reunion.
she began, but seeing shadow par'
over rs fane, haafsnel % go. Ikl'
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is Thanksgiving, and we are all away
from home, SO my sister and decided
to play that you, and everybody else
in this car, belong to our family, and
to invite you home to our section, for
a Thanksgiving dinner"
He saw what she meant, and the
baby reached out toward her, Os II II
understood, too. Genevieve took the
little one in her arms. You soc that
the baby Is willing. and . little child
should lead you"
"oh, Of course, We win be glad to
accept your kind invitation. II my
children won't disturb the party"
mo, indeed" she assured him, I'VE
need children to make a Thanksgiving
dinner complete" and, with the baby
in her arms, she walked down to the
golden-haired lady.
"Win you join US in our dinner
party?"
THANK you" returned the girl, but
I have my dinner with me-"
VERY good! We want you to put
your dinner in with ours. and from the
size Of your basket, should imagine
you have more than all the rest of us
put together" 4
But am going to Chicago" the
young lady protested. land l must
make my lunch do for all the way"
"0h, / see, you are afraid we will
eat too much Of It." She laughed, sit
ting down beside the girl, and still
holding the baby in her arms. IF you
will eat with us, you won't need to
open your basket. It Il not your food
we want, but you"
The girl still hesitated. my moth
er told me not to get acquainted with
people on the train, for fear some
thing might happen, because have
never been. out Of California before,
and she ID afraid for me to take such
q long trip alone
"Are you afraid Of ne and this
babyH' asked Genevieve.
"Oh, no, I'm not afraid Of ladies'
but mustn't speak to gentlemen. ,un'
less am introduced 70 them"
well, my dear girl We won't enjoy
our dinner party just behind you here,
knowing that you are eating al alone.
The young man IN the swc1ter told
Of his last Thanksgiving In Alaska,
and our JsWiah ''ralativer brought out
the best lolres be had IN stock We
laughed n The proper places, and
ASKED Cor uuro Then We nereed e
nnrns CYsl so'o 81 tho fhln11 We utll
sl,t alou
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

the family and guests land there are sure to be
guests in country at a country Thanksgiving din
ner) troop into the long dining room, to find the
repast not only ready, but served with all the
pomp and state the feast deserves.
The turkey is placed before the host, while
the roast loin Of young pig graces the opposite
end Of the table, with the boiled ham in the CEN
ter, hanked with mashed white and baked sweet
potatoes, turnips and caulihower, with boats OF
gravy and bowls Of sauce within easy reach Of
all Now pass up your plates" is requested from
each end of the table, and the oftener this re-
peated advice is followed the more the face of
the good matron glows with satisfaction. The
great pitchers Of foaming cider pass along the
board and the diner at a farm Thanksgiving feast
finds 1t all so novel and good that the vision
comes up before him frequently while struggling
with complicated menu at his club or some hotel
or mincing through the series Of problems pre-
scented at French or Italian table dhote dinner.
On every Yankee warship in the hot lands Of
the far away Malay islands, Cuba, Guam, Panama,
the Sandwich islands and under the flag that
floats over every American consul's home or
ONCE Thanksgiving day will be celebrated, and,
like another stitch in the great bed quilt Of liberty
and independence will knit the fabric closer to-
gether.
We do well to have Thanksgiving feast. We
thank the great Creator for our being our sturdy
forefathers for great country, our Burly Brit
fish ancestors for our love of country and good
things to eat, our bustling energy for rapid
progress, our wives and mothers for domestic
atmosphere that makes life enjoyable and success
certain and the rulers we have placed In power
for unparalleled prosperity.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Benjamin Hapgood Burt and o. 8.
Epperson of Kansas City were motor
ing in Long Island the other day and
stopped at Evans hotel in Douglaston.
They ordered large quantities of raw
oysters, some of which were thrown
aside by the oyster opener.
How do you determine when an oy-
ster is bad?" asked Mr.. Epperson.
"You wait a short time and If you
have ptomaine poisoning the oysters
were bad" said Mr.. Burt. IF you are
not Ill they were good. That's the
only safe way to tell good oysters
from bad ones"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Good Arrangement.

A genial looking gentleman wanted
an empty bottle in which to mix q
solution, and went to chemists to
purchase one. Selecting one that an
swered his purpose, he asked the
Shopman how much 1t would cost.
WELL" was the reply, IF you want
the empty bottle It will be q penny,
but II you want anything In 1t you can
have It for nothing" well, that's
fair" said the customer; put in a
cork"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

blest citizen Of the coun-
try, will enjoy the Thanks
giving turkey.
If one would enjoy a
good old fashioned Thanks
giving day at its best the
true road to the feast lies
in the country. Thanks
giving on the farm is some
thing to be remembered.
There the whole family is
taken into consideration,
and 1t is safe to say that
each individual member
has been preparing for the
day almost ever since the
celebration Of the last one.
Stores Of mince, apple
and pumpkin pies have
been baked and range on
the broad shelves Of the
store room; apple sauce,
preserves, with homemade
pickles, put down"
months before required for
use; stores of grapes, ap-
pies, pears and nuts, care
fully looked over; a goodly
ham. freshened in cold
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Pride.

Chicago has a lot Of local pride,
hasn't it,"
WELL" replied Mr.. Lakemish; 1T
depends on whether you are talking
ABOUT baseball or the grain business"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Year or independence Day? The day of thanks
is more typically national holiday than is any
other. 1t is American and unique Every coun-
try has one or more days set apart to commemo
rate independence or the granting of some great
boon to its people that may be considered a step
on the stairway to liberty but the Thanksgiving
day Of the United States is without close COM
parison in any land. Thanksgiving day begins
the winter season.
Wherever you find an American you WILL as
the month Of November wanes, find one who
thinks more Of being at home or at the home Of
intimate friends for Thanksgiving day. Clubs, no.
tells, public institutions, all see to It that their
patrons, members inmates are provided with
sumptuous repast for the one great feast day.
and whenever and wherever possible a great, fat
turkey graces the board
The turkey should be our national bird, as It
is or, rather, was everywhere in a wild stAte,
and helped the original colonists to provide for
their families 1t has for 300 years been the chief
feature at all important strictly American ban
quets, and may be safely called our greatest ma
tional food delicacy. The Spaniards in Florida,
French in Louisiana, Pilgrims in Cape Cod and
founders Of the Virginia company all found the
wild turkey ready for the sport and table In this
their new home, and the American Of today from
the president of the United States to the hum
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Sore throat leads to Tonsilitis, Quinsy
md Diphtheria. Hamlins Wizard Oil
lsed as q gargle upon the first symphonic
Of sore throat will invariably prevent
al three OF these dread diseases.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Tho REGULAR Eare.

What makes you think that young
man win be a success in society?"
"The fact that he has such an ex'
traordinary appetite for tea and sal
ads"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
Cheap.

Howell-Every man has his price.
Powell-Well, wouldn't have to
borrow money to pay yours.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

All men are equal before the law,
but some are more than equal to the
task Of getting around 1t.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
II 90, use Red Gross Ball Blue. Il viii mako
Them white az snow. OF. package B cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Women have been known to shake
hands for the purpose Of trying to
ahake secrets out Of each other.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

NM. WInSlOwaS Soothing Syrup.
1orohiidron toething softens the gums, reduces In
iSmation Alaya palm. cures wind colo. &cR bcitio
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Clear white clothes are . sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue.
Large 2 OF. package, cents.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

pleased with the quick relief Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me. They drove
the pains away and restored my kid.
neys to q normal condition. / have
been free from kidney trouble for six
years"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 30 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. z.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

But 1t doesn't take long to tame q
social lion.
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CURE THAT COLD


Thousands of people who are suffering
with colds are about today. Tomorrow
they may be Frustrated with pneumonia:
An ounce of prevention 10 worth q pound
Of euro. Get a Is cent bottle of Mum
yon's Cold Cure at the nearest drug
store. This bottle may be conveniently
carried in the vest pocket. II you arc
not satisfied with the effects Of the rem.
edy, send US your empty bottle and we
will refund your money. Munyon's Cold
Cure viii speedily break up all forms Of
colds and prevent grippe and pneumonia.
Il checks discharges Of the nose and eyes,
stops sneezing. allays Inflammation and
fever, and tones up the system.
II you need Medical Advice, write to
Munyon's Doctors. They will carefully
diagnose your case and advise you by
mail, absolutely free. You are under no
obligation.
Address Munyon's Doctors. Munyon's
Laboratory, sd and Jefferson streets. Phil
GdelphiaL Pa
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
etronu Winds and Sand Storms

cause granulation of the eyelids. PETTIT'S
EYE SALVE soothes and quickly relieves.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo, NY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Lewis Single Binder cigar. Original
Tin Foil Smoker Package, % straight.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Most marriages are happy; the un-
happiness comes later.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc cigar
b made to satisfy the smoker.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Silence may give consent or It may
rgive offense.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

in every part Of my
body. I rested poor
ly and was so stiR
in the morning I
found It hard to
dress. ! became
tired easily, lost
flesh and was in q
bad way. I was well
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17

Can You Blame Hint
PA. what does 'skeptical mean?
THAT describes q mans feelings
when q woman tells her age"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
BlLABOUT THANKSGIVING II

4 after landing at what
is believed to be East
Harbor creek, on the shores Of Cape
Cod, the party sat down and drank,
and as Mount records In his journal
or story:
I'VE were heartily glad and drunke
our first New England water with as
much delight rs ever we drunke drink
in all our lives"
Thus was, with "Bisket and Hol'
land Cheese. and bottle Of aquavite,
the first New England Thanksgiving
dinner eaten on the noon Of Novem-
Der &c, 1920. around "a fire Of sassa-
fras, juniper and pine, which smelled
both sweet and strong"
Later these hardy adventures
were able to feast on wild fowl and
venison in plenty, as have those who
came after them even unto the pres
ent day, for the forests Of the cape
abound with game, and the waters
with fishes very much as In the days
of the little Pilgrim band who In the
Mayfiower's cabin signed the first
New England charter.
Although not set down in the laws,
the reunion feast became an informal
annual function, and there can be but
little doubt that Thanksgiving day as
known to us Of the present had its
origin in and was inspired by the abil-
n
strong waters Of the hospitable Dutch
with the spring waters of the new
world, by chance shall we say? Or
to what cause shall we credit the Sc
lection Of the last week of November
for the day Of feasting and prayer
now so eagerly looked for and as care
fully. observed as Christmas, the New
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-11-17
CURED elk YEARs.
No Fear Of Further Kidney Trouble.

Mrs. Josiah Clinker. State ST., Tama.
Iowa, says: my first symptom Of
Kidney trouble was intense pain In my
back. This grew worse until ached
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-11
INJUNCTION
ISSUED AGAINST CHARLESTON MAIL
CANNOT PLAY POLITICS.

a situation strange as anything in
the annals of West Virginia politics
has arisen at Charleston, where stock
holders in the News-Mail Company,
publishing the Charleston Daily Mail
and the Semi-weekly Mail, have Sc
cured an injunction against NJ. T.
Roach, receiver, and G. A. Bolden,
editor, prohibiting them from using
the columns of the papers to further
the interests of Nathan B. Scott in
his fight for the United States sena-
torship.
A temporary restraining order was
issued by Judge Burdette of the cir
cult court of Kanawha county upon
the prayer of W. NJ. Puckett, J. R.
Thomas, F. NJ. Stanton and Edward
Sandborn, stoc kholders in the News
Mail Company, who alleged that the
support of the Scott candidacy was
detrimental to the financial interests
of the paper.
The words of the injunction do
not mention the Scott candidancy,
but prohibit the papers from support
ing, through editorials or otherwise,
the candidacy of any individual, or
the inteaests of any political division
or from attacking the motives of any
committee.
The situation in Charleston has
been a queer one for week or two.
Bolden, editor of the Mail, has per-
sistently supported Scott though the
Kanawha couny organization has gone
over to Hubbard, bag and baggage,
and has attacked the motives of the
county committee and of all its allies.
with great vigor and some spice.
Now the injunction has been is
sued, and if it lies the Mail will be
removed as a factor in the political
situation, until such time as some
one buys the business, or controll-
ing interest in it, or makes it possible
for the receiyership to be lifted.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-11
SMOKE HOUSE ROBBED.

Last Sunday night some one
broke into the smoke house of John
McCausland, Jr., and helped them
selves to some twenty odd hams and
shoulders. Mr.. McCausland esti-
mates his loss at about two hundred
dollars. Monday morning Mr.. J. F.
Garner, of Ripley, was telephoned
for and came down with his blood
hounds. Rupert Kayser and Writ
Greer accompanied him to the scene
of the robbery, where the dogs
struck trail which led them to the
river. Two or more persons were
connected with the robbery. it is
thought, as it would be impossible for
one man to carry so many away in
the two trips made shown by the
tracks of the thieves. Officers are
on the lookout and if they attempt
to dispose of any of the meat, in this
vicinity, they will be speedily arrest
ed.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-11
HULBERT'S BIG PICTURE SHOW.

Hoof-s Opera House Saturday
and Monday, May I4th and 10th,
1910.
Point Pleasant Views, Point Pleas
ant People, will be exhibited on can
vas. Largest pictures ever shown in
this town, sizes l5xlS feet.
Read the following, it is what the
Gallipolis Tribune has to say about
the show:
"To MrE. 7. Hubert, the photo
grapher, Gallipolis Is indebted for a
pictorial display at the opera house,
never paralleled or attempted before
and which could hardly be surpassed
or equaled. Three times he packed
the house in succession with an audi
ence that was unequalled by even a
public school commencement. and
every one pronounces it grand
success, rejecting great credit upon
him for brains, and untiring zeal and
energy. and for producing an enter
tainment that was pleasing and en-
joyabIe to all .
Only once in a lifetime will you
ever see a show of this kind; home
people and home views. This show
is produced at an enormous cost Of
time and money, due to the vast
number of pictures required to give
an entertainment. Remember the
place and the date, Hoof-s Opera
House, May 18th and 10th. Yours
for the events of the season.
The Hubert Picture Show,
E. T. Hubert. Manager.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-05-11
ENDED HIS LIFE
CITIZEN OF SPENCER COMMITS SUICIDE,
DRINKING CARBOLIC ACID.

Word was received here Saturday
evening that NJ. J. Lowe, promi-
nent citizen of Spencer, had COM
mitted suicide at his home in that
place. Mr.Lowe retired to his room
shortly before noon to take a sleep.
When he did not come down to din
ner his wife went to wake him, but
he was not in his room. He was lat
er found dead in the attic, having
drank carbolic acid, the empty bot
tie having been found at his side.
No reason is assigned for the act, as
his family relations were pleasant
and he was in good financial circum-
stances.