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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
CHRISTMAS IN
CIVIL WAR Time,
A Veteran Tells About the Box
That Came From Home.

@EEING all the people buying
- Christmas things now said
veteran of the civil war, makes
me think of some Christmas expert
ences Of my own. first of the time
when used to hang up my stockings
by the fireplace, sticking forks through
them and then jamming the forks into
crack under the mantelpiece, where
Santa Claus could get at them handily
when he came down the chimney. and
then of time when we were more
grown up and Santa Claus came to us
in the army.
1.-THE regiment l served in put in a
good part Of it's time in states on the
southern Atlantic seaboard, in South
Carolina, Georgia and Florida, where
with water transportation to US we
could be got at rather more easily
than troops not so far away, but at
interior points, and so, while you
couldn't have things shipped to you
there as you could to this town or the
other in times of peace, you could
get things there pretty well. and the
patron for whom our company was
named when it was first recruited used
to see to it that at Christmas time
there was delivered to us a big box
filled with things from friends at
home.
ave ne longer bore his name in the
army, for from the minute we were
mustered into the United States serv-
ice we had become simply Company
So-and-so, of such and such a num-
bered regiment, of such and such state
volunteers, but we never forgot our
friend at home, and surely be never
forgot us, and at. Christmas time he
used to see that our company got that
box. -
swell, in advance he would announce
in the home papers that on such and
such a date a box would be sent to the
company and if friends or relatives of
members of the company would bring
in the gifts they wished to send they
would be carefully packed and duly
shipped. And then the people used to
bring In the things, and, though some
how I never thought Of it then, 1 have
thought often since with what loving
care and tenderness must those Christ
mas gifts have been prepared, those
things sent from home to their soldiers
in the field!
when everything was all in our
friend would have the things securely
and safely packed, and then he'd hike
the box down to New York, and there
the quartermaster's department would
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21

and from sisters and sweethearts and
mothers, and it was that that made
them all so dear. -, And, bless their
dear hearts, they did not forget-they
did not at all forget the things to eat.
,. ''The box seemed full of roasted
chickens and cookies and jellies and
sausages and sealed up cans Of butter
and grand cakes and all manner of
good things to eat. True, we had
pork enough, and we had plenty of
bareback, but here was something that
savOred Of Christmas. "
"Now when l see everybody buy.
ing Christmas things and the children
and everybody happy it makes me
smile and, confess, choke up little
as ! recall that Christmas In the
army"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
BY AN ACTRESS.

MARGARET lLLlNGTON: 1t wasn't so
AVA much the fact that it was Christmas that
delighted me when was child, but it was the
regular Christmas party at the Sunday school.
was always the little fairy who distributed the
g1fts,. and it always pleased me more to watch
the expressions on the chidren's faces when I'd
hand them doll something. I'm as young
now as was then, for love to go to Christmas
parties yet My, what wouldn't l give for a
good old fashioned Christmas? OF course l be-
lieve in Santa Claus!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
- CHRISTMAS PRAYER.

Lord, for the lonely heart
I pray apart.
Now for the son Of sorrow
Whom this tomorrow
Rejoiceth not, O Lord,
Hear my weak word.
For lives too bitter to be borne,
For the tempted and the torn,
For the prisoner in the cell,
For the shame lip doth not tell,
For the haggard suicide,
Peace. peace, this Christmastidel
Into the desert. trod
BY the long sick, O God;
Into the patient gloom
OF that small room
Where lies the child of pain
OF all neglected most, be fam
TO enter. healing and remain.
Now at the fall Of day
I bow and pray.
For those who cannot sleep
A watch I keep.
Oh. let the starving brain
Be fed and fed again.
At thy behest
The tortured nerves find rest.
I see the vacant chair.
Father Of souls, prepare
My poor thoughts feeble power
To plead this hour
For the empty, aching home,
Where the silent footsteps como,
Where the unseen face looks on.
Where the handclasp is not felt,
Where the dearest eyes are gone,
Where the portrait on the wall
Stirs and struggles as to speak,
Where the light breath from the ha
Calls the color to the cheek,
Where the voice breaks in the hym
When the sunset burneth dim,
Where the late large tear will start,
Frozen by the broken heart;
Where the lesson is to learn
How to live, to grieve, to yearn.
How to bear and how to bow,
Oh, the Christmas that is fed,
Lord of living and of dead,
Comfort thou!
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
BY A MAYOR.

GARTER H. HARRISON, Mayor of Chicago
~ believe we ought to believe in Santa
Claus. My Christmas however, comes election
day, and my faith in the old gentleman depends
upon what he slips into my stocking at the pri-
maries. Every man who has the right spark CT
youth in him believes In Santa Claus, and the
older he grows the more he cherishes these ira
ditions that give color and JOY to childhood |
believe in the jolly old saint just l believe in
music, paintings, flowers, stories. literature
laughter song, good cheer, fellowship. | like to
believe in everything that is the expression OF a
beautiful sentiment There's nothing like keep
Ing the fountains of youth eternally bubb1ns in on
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
MRS. RAYMOND ROBINS.

no" as much as when RAYMOND ROBINS
sympathy with
with mystery to child
lonse we can remain children
ana III tna respect we
write their little letters
and should
piness is good for children grownups
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
eV A SETTLEMENT WORKER,

RN1SS JANE adams of Hull House: The
ava belief in Santa Claus should be encour-
aged in children l think the idea a very pretty
one, and not for the world would l try to dis
courage it. The chief value OF it lies in giving
children an idea Of the kindly spirit that walks
abroad about Christmas time All the children
in the ne1ghborhood of Hull House believe in
Santa Claus. We enter into a conspiracy with
their mothers and take the trees to their homes
after they asleep. Then they come next day
to see us and gravely tell all about the mys-
FERROUS visit of Santa llans No ana oo,,la lea,x
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
By A STATESMAN.

THAMP CLARK, Speaker of the House of
~ Representatives: I am a strong believer in
Santa Claus. l got much pleasure out of him
when l was youngster My children have en-
joyed him greatly, and l want other peoples
children to derive all the pleasure they can from
life. am opposed to abolishing Santa Claus or
any myth which affords pleasure to the little
folks, and old folks too. l remember that my
Christmases on farm in the Mississippi valley
were the happiest days of my life We boys
used to save up hog bladders from hog killing
time until Christmas, when we blew them and
laQ great fun bursting them Nhev SOund like
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
BY A LABOR LEADER,

AVA tional Wcmens Trade Union League: Do
l believe in Santa Claus? Most certainly 1 do,
with all my heart. 1 was brought up in Kriss
Kringle atmosphere. but the name doesn't mat
ter In our home the windows were thrown
wide open to let in the Christmas spirit do
not suppose that was more imaginative or less
1mas1nauVe than other children, but<I do not re-
call tnar ever regarded the Christmas tree as
anytnlns other than an expression Of the Christ
mas spirit But love the idea and can enjoy it
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
Among the Wise SAVINGS.

1t Christmas came more than, once
a year, say four times, the sheriff
also would call around about that Of
ten. Yes? ~. -s..-y r.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
BY A CATHOLIC PRIEST.

A CATHOLIC PRIEST.
OCALLAGHAN
a amgr
altruth
a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
BY A SENATOR.

BY A SENATOR.
SHELBY NJ CULLOM United States Senator
~ From Illinois: OF course I believe in Santa
Claus' and am old enough to be him myself,
Santa Is much better to the young folks now
than he was In my day. We were glad to get q
rev pieces OF candy for Christmas or some other
simple gift. 1 believe in Santa Claus so strongly
that l am going to entertain my granddaughter
and her two children at Christmas l am going
to have Christmas tree and let Santa trim it
for the little girls, and l expect they will be de-
lighted with the presents he brings them, as
they have been good girls.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
Sure, They Ali Believe In Me!
---Santa Claus.

--.Santa Claus.
CLAUSE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21

the illusion
Ahy get
influence IN the OF children
ing them the Christmas spirit the
~oNO- N~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-21
CHAMP CLARK.


tits hard tell
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
WOMAN DIES
FROM AP0PLExY
MRS. EMMA CAROLINE M'CABE
PASSED AWAY VERY SUD-
DENLY THIS MORNING.


Mrs. Emma Caroline McCabe, aged
50, a we'll known resident of Ottumwa
and q prominent lodge woman, died
suddenly this morning at o'clock at
her home, 54S West Second street
from stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Nc
Cabe suffered from headache last
night and when her neighbor. Mrs.
John Adams, stopped at the McCabe
home to get Mrs. McCabe to accom-
pany her to the Yoemen's lodge. as
was the custom each Wednesday night,
she declined the invitation. stating
that she was not feeling we'll. Mrs.
McCabe appeared we'll to her husband
when he arrived this morning at
O'Clock off his run as engineer on the
Southwest Limited" on the Milwau-
kee. She opened the door for him. He
stated that at one time while In bed
her hand struck him on the head but
he thought nothing of the matter as he
was very sleepy. Later on he noticed
that his wife was suffering from great
pains, and hurriedly dressing he
rushed to nearby physician for med
ical assistance. When the doctor ar
rived the woman was dead. Her death
was pronounced by the physician as
caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral announcement will be made
later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
OPPOSE TREATING
IN The SALOONS

Des Moines, Feb. 9:-Another legis-
lative rap at the saloon interests was
taken yesterday when the house com.
mittee on the suppression of intern
perance recommended for passage a
bill introduced by Representative
Moore of Linn county which is destined
to abolish the custom of treating In
public drinking places.
The measure prohibits persons from
giving away liquor in public drinking
places and imposes the penalties Of
the mulct law for violations of the pro-
posed law.
Representative Miller of Bremen op-
posed the recommendation Of the bill,
declaring the passage Of the measure
would open up new field lor black
mail which, he said is being practiced
extensively over the state. The meas
ure was recommended, however, by a
vote of Is to 4.
Representative Stoddard's bill al
lowing women who are registered
to apply and obtain per-
mits to sell liquor, was recommended
for indefinite postponement by vote
of IL to z. Miller of Bremen opposed
this measure successfully
1--WE should keep the liquor business
from the women" said Mr. Miller.
1.-THE drug stores in prohibition towns
are but cheap .groggeries.' People buy
the whisky, drink it. become intoxicat-
ed and the saloons get the blame In
the name of decency and womanhood
this bill should not carry."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
SELECT BOOKS
FOR TEACHERS
STATE READING CIRCLE FINISH
ANNUAL MEETING AT DIES
MoINEs-DIsTRlcT WORK.


After meeting with other members
OF the reading circle of the state board
Of education, Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess.
county superintendent of schools re-
turned last night from Des Moines.
The work of the board at the session
of the past two days was given over 70
the selection Of books for the teach
ers and the two that were approved by
the board and recommended for the
teachers use, were Colgroves "The
Teacher and the School, and Wilkin-
sons Elements of Agriculture A
little departure from the regular path
was taken in Nthe reading circle work
Of the board in which the state was di-
vided into six districts, or a district to
each Of the six county superintendents
that form the board. The reading cir
Gle extension districts will be in charge
OF the board member residing In the
locality and Mrs. Burgess is given six
teen counties in the southern section
OF the state to visit and speak on real
ing circle extension when invited by
the county superintendent Of the
counties in the district.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11

Most Wonderful Healing.
After suffering many years with q
sore, Amos King, Port Byron, N. Y,
was cured by Bucklens Arnica Safve
25c. u 3. Clark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
keep STUDENTS
TRUE TO FAITH
N. E. MINISTER'S AND LAYMEN AT.
TEND MEETINGS OF STATE FED
ERATloN AT DIES MONIES.

Des Moines, Feb. 9.-The Metho-
dist students in state colleges or in
colleges under other UNCONVENTIONAL
church control are to have spiritual
oversight in the future.
10 keep the Methodist students trne
10 the tenets of the faith and under
reilslous influence is the purpose of a
STATE federation meeting of the Metho-
ulst church at the Grace Methorist
cnnrch. The purpose of this meetinp
IS 10 devise ways and means to brine
aoout closer fellowship of the Metho.
dist church to the children of Metho.
oist parents attending college.
by system proposed and which
may De adopted the minister Of the
Me.nod1st church in each community
WIZ communicate with the Methodist
minister in college community when
member OF his church enters college
Inc territorial boundaries Of the
nVe Methodist church colleges vii, he
decided at the meeting. It has heen
found that in several instances Tho
boundaries OF the college territories
overlapped.
The delegates to the church fedora
ZION meeting will also discuss the
problem of corporation among the
church denominations in small church
communities 1t is hoped in time to
reduce the number of churches in
small communities.
The ministers and laymen of Iowa
who are at the Grace Methodist church
are dividing their time among the
three meetings which are in progress.
The men also held Brotherhood meet
ing with DR.. Fayette l.. Thompson,
secretary of the national Methodist
brotherhood as the leader. Quentions
pertaining II the development of the
work among the brotherhoods were
discussed. While these two sessions
were in progress the board of home
missions for the state is in session. |
This board will make provision for
aid for the weaker Methodist churches |
in the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
Clayton-D eupree Nuptials.

Bloomfield, Feb. 9.-(Special) miss
Halle Clayton and Clarence Deupree
were united in marriage Tuesday
evening ct the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. E. j. Clayton. Immediate
ly after the ceremony the bride and
groom left for Oklahoma City, and
other southern points
Mrs. Deupree is probably one of the
best known and highly respected
young ladies in the county, having
been up to this time deputy recorder
and prior to that deputy clerk of the
district court. Mr.. = eupree is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Deupree and is
the junior partner in the firm Of
Eotchkiss & Deupree.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
eackachs, Rheumatism, sIeeplessnes,

Result from disordered kidneys.
Foley Kidney Pills have helped others.
they will help you. Mrs. ]. B. Miller,
I suffered with kidney trouble and
rheumatism. I had severe backaches
and felt all played out. After taking
two bottles Of Foley Kidney Pills my
backache is gone and where used 10
lie awake with rheumatic pains now
sleep in comfort. Foley Kidney Pills
did wonderful things for me- TRY
them now.-Clark's Drug Store: owl
Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11

two straight falls from Hosea Schultz
Hoosier champion here Hub" Hart,
former cub catcher lost the first fall
to Young Englund OF Moline in IL
minutes then conceded the second fall.
Hart was out Of condition, and is new
at the wrestling game.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11

GLENN-Thursday February 8, 1911
at 10 q. m. at the parental residence,
lila Haynes street. George Martin
Glenn, infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Glenn. Death resulted from
diphtheria.
Private funeral services at the resi-
dence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The remains will be inferred in Cal
vary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
La Grippe Coughs

Strain and weaken the system and IL
not checked may develop into pneu-
monia. No danger of this when Foley's
Honey and Tar is taken promptly. 1t Is
reliable family medicine for all
coughs and colds, and acts quickly and
effectively in cases OF Group Refuse
ubstitutes.-Clark's Drug store: Owl
Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11

DR.. Bonham has been located in OF.
tumWa eighteen years; has an in.
creased business each year, because
he has maintained that no doctor car
advertise his business year after year
unless he has for his motto: Honesty
is the Best Policy
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN
Mental and Nervous Diseases, Catarrh
Of Nose, Throat and Lungs: Catarrh
of the Stomach and Bowels
RUPTURE CURED.
He cures Rupture that seems incur.
able. He cured H. NJ Chidester of
near. Abba of rupture he had for
forty years. He has been cured 10,
seven years and Is in perfect condition
Cured Chas. Steele, a blacksmith Of
Richland,/ Ia, and eight or ten other
people from Richland.
PILES, FIsTULA, RECTAL
DISEASES.
cured in a very short time. No use to
suffer from Piles when you can be
cured in a few days. He cured Mr..
Jacob and John Hanover and John
Leaveling Of West Point, a., in a
weeks time and, many here at home
No question about the cure if he takes
your case. .s.
DISEASES OF WOMEN.
Medical and Surgical Disease Of
Medical and Surgical Diseases Of
Women, Displacements, liberation,
and all diseases peculiar to women
treated with uniform success. Surgical
Up ration when necessary.
Electro Thermal Baths for Rheuma.
tism and Chronic Troubles.
WEAK AND NERVOUS MEN.
Men who suffer from Bladder and
Kidney Trubles, Nervous Debility.
Wasting Troubles, variocele Stric-
ture, should call and receive the best
treatment offered for such private
troubles.
SKIN AND BLOOD DISEASES
CURED.
Eczema and Lufus Cancer, all
Chronic Skin Diseases cured by the
X-ray and Violet rays.
PATIENTS FROM A DISTANCE
furnished with pleasant city accom-
Write your symptoms If
you cannot call at once.
DR.. j. C. BONHAM,
E!ks Building oTTUMWA. IOWA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
Judge Preston at siaourney.

holding court here. The Judge has n
new reporter in the person Of J. 0.
Linabury. The court is busy on the
probate work. The following grand
jurors were drawn: Almon Stanley.
foreman, U. s. Chasey, c. F. Conrad,
l. G. Sparks, VIM. Cross. Jas. Randall,
r. A. Grove. Bertha Beall is clerk and
f. P. Sanders, bailiff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
DEATHS.

RD-Wednesday, February 8,
1911, at 6:15 p. m. at the family resi-
dence, 600 Ray street, James K. De-
ford, aged 66 years
The deceased was the father of
Benjamin Deford, who passed away
several days ago at the Ottumwa hos
pital from a broken back. The de-
ceased is survived by his wife, three
sons: F. E. Deford of Ray street, W..
B. Deford of West Main street, and
James X. Deford, Jr at home, and
three daughters, Mrs. Eta Carter Of
Eldon, Mrs. Anna Brooks, SIG South
Moore street, and Mrs. Ella Cassiday
Of Liverpool, Ohio.
Funeral services at the residence
Saturday morning at s o'clock and at
the Miller chapel at II o'clock. REV.
S. Isaac Elder of the Davis Street
Christian church, will conduct the
services. Interment will be made in
the Fielder cemetery. The deceased
was an old soldier, and the members
Of NJ. futile post, G. A. R., Of South
Ottumwa, of which the deceased was
members, will have charge of the serv-
ices at the residence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11

pes Moines Man Accused of Forgery.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb. "a
man who gave his name as F. D. Smp-
son and who said he was wanted at
Des Moines, Ia, for forgery, surren-
dered to, the police here today. He
said he was conscious stricken. The
Des Moines authorities have been
notified.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-02-11
Monroe Co. vieiIants Meet Feb. II,

Abba. Feb. "a meeting of the
Monroe County Vigilance committee
will be held in the city hall, Abba
Saturday February II, at p. m for
the election of officers, and the trans
action of other important business
All members are requested to be
present.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-09-22

Glass 57.-Colored Embroidery.
1. Floral, Satin Stitch. 100 so
2. Floral, Long and Short
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-09-22
A Woman's Back.
The Aches and Pains Will disap-
pear if the Advise of This
Montpelier citizen is
Followed.

A woman's back has many aches and
pains.
Most times 'tis the kidneys fault.
Backache ia really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
it.
MANY Montpelier women know this
Mrs. A. Tubbs, Front St, Montpelier
idaho, says: II had kidney trouble for
a good many years and was hardly
able TO get abeut owing to the severe
pains across my back. Abont two years
ago l had an unusually severe attack
ard it was my good fortune at that
time Il learn of Doan's Kidney Pills.
| began their use and they gave me
prompt and satisfactory relief When
ever | have taken Doan's Kidney Pills
since then, they have done good work
and | would not think of being without
IA supply OIL hand"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo New York,
sale agents for the United States
Remember the name--Doans and
axe no other.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-09-22
Notice for Publication

Department OF the Interior
u. $. Land Diiic- ut klaeKioot. Idaho, August
-. 1911.
Notice is hereby given that George II. Cook
Ot Marlboro, Idaho, who, on Nov. LIST, 1905, 1905
made Homestead Entry Serial No. 02ySl No.
1868, for the North East quarter Section 81,
Township ID south. itan2e IL East, Boise Meri-
dian, has filed notice Of intention To make final
i've year Homestead Proof, to establish claim
TO the land above described, before Smith Hoge
u. 5. COMMISSIONER Ut Paris, Idaho, OIL tile
Path day OF October. 1871.
Claimant names AS witness: NJ, *. Hopkins
and Joseph Banks both OF Wardboro, Bear Lake
county. idaho; Henry L. Cook and William II.
Lindsay both of Dingle, Bear Lake county, Ida
no.
9.l-et HENRY W. KIEFER, Register.