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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-23
A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas brings the remembrance
of a gift 30 great and wonderful that
all who realize what 1t meant to the
world feel the desire to give some
thing In return though It may be
nothing more than the expression Of
a wish for a merry Christmas. No one
was anxious to receive the gift at
first People do not always know the
value OF what is given them The
only door opened to receive It, led
into a cattle stable. But now, whose
door does not fly open at Christmas
to send out some blessing. some word
Of good will?
The old carol, sung to a few shep-
herds, has gone around the world
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because there is warm charitable
feeling in a mans soul towards his
employers, or employees. or acquaint
ances We are all so busy. We are
apt to forget to be conslderate, forgiv-
ing, and kind 1t is well to let the
brain rest, and allow the heart to rule
metmes, or men may lose the facul-
ty Of loving and being charitable.
Centuries of experience have prov.
ed that it is well also to make a
clearing house of the season. to square
accounts by wiping of all the old
grudges and settling old quarrels. and
listen once again to the message Of
peace and good will. Anger and NAL
ice never gave man happiness:
nothing but forgiveness and charity
can do that
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England. the main timbers being cut from the
nearby forest while the outer sheathing Of North
Carolina pine hewn into blocks resemble
stone
There were about a dozen bedrooms. all OF
them small and doubtless they rather
crowded at Christmas time-some OF the people.
very likely, doubling up" All Of the rooms had
low ceilings; there paper the walls
water pipes OF all kinds were conspicuous by
their absence: furnace heated the mansion
(there no stoves, indeed). and the only H.
Illumination in the evening furnished by
dies. Yet. things went In those days, this was
q luxurious establishment
The Christmas dinner at o'clock in the
banquet hall" and probably twenty five thirty
people sat down the repast The table
covered with snowy damask cloth, and there
were fine linen napkins-both being Injuries rath-
exceptional in those days. But this was by
pure silver, most of which had belonged to the
also there big display Of cut glass
more precious. Most remarkable OF all however.
there real silver forks-a rarity indeed,
Ladies' and gentlemen ate with their knives in
those days in a way that would now be consid
cred shocking. 1t matter almost OF neces
stty. inasnluch the forks they used. which had
only three tines, did not very well for some
purposes, such the carrying Of peas to the
mouth, for example 1t is painful to think of the
Father OF His Country at his Christmas dinner
putting his knife into the mouth, but there is no
adays it would be considered the arrange
nent Of the table, upon which all the dishes
be served including the puddings and pies,
placed at No wonder that in those
times festive board said to "groan" beneath
the weight OF the viands.
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Whose
Z
o
be O
That blessed es M
We have an Il
i've
All the lists the walls with ed and
a
Hail to Christmas There substantial
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ed we "a
feast an
For
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-23

HRISTNAS at Mount Vernon IN the
peaceful days which followed the Revo-
luton Was always exceedingly merry.
The Virginians OF those days. being
cavaliers. made the most of the holiday
which the grim Puritans OF New Eng,
land ignored.
II was a season OF profuse hospitality.
But in all the northern neck OF Nir-
g!nta no house was the scene OF more
Joyous doings than that OF George
WASHINGTON Often mere strangers
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Yuletide Philosophy

However. the man who grumbles
cause he cant keep Christmas and all
his money. too, ought to at least keep
mum.
With many people Christmas pres
ents will only come through the i'm
agination. which Will enable them to
exhibit great presents Of mind.
The best Christmas gift isn't bought
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at any counter, though you may have
encounters getting IT. It's delivered.
but not by messenger You don't care
which is the giver and which the re-
ceiver. You don't go bankrupt giving
Though you may fall into the hands
(and arms) of the receiver.
None is so blind as those who can't
see pretty girl under the m!stleto>
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He was getting to be an
old man, and his adopted
son. George Custis de
scribes him as wearing
habitually at that period
plain drab clothes. with q
broad -brimmed white hat,
and carrying an umbrella
with a long stan attached
to his saddle-bOw when he
rode to shelter him from
the sun. his skin being
tender and burning easily.
While yet q young man
he had inherited the
Mount Vernon estate from
his half brother. The
house was much smaller
than it is today, being
what was then called
tour room cottage"-that
Is to say. with only that
many rooms on the ground
floor. 1t had been built In
1743 by Lawrence Wash
ineton by the labor OF
transported convicts from
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gleam gIiter
OF kitchen the hall;
But, We
Looking blissful dewtads a a
this blessed 8 joy O
To the looks
That
the loved
o
As a he er
a costly, wellupholstered
he
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Now the door bell viii cease ringing to
the people who were bringing
An endless string OF packages from
morn to dewy eve,
We no longer Will be running to con
ceal those things with cunning.
And ven lose our Wonted air OF
having something up our sleeve.
There will be a deuCed litter. when
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-23

Yer no antiquated stole showed eudur-
auCe more heroic
Than we've manifested through the
weary ordeal OF that time
We have stood the stress of barter with
the courage Of martyr,
Now We find sweet compensation
Mst'nlng 10 tho ChrIstmas chime
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Thank the Giver If we're able to sit
round a Widespread table,
Where the plump white -bosomed
turkey sheds its SAVIOR through
the room,
And pudding comes on smoking, and
there $ no end to the joking,
And no heart that harbors malice
and no mind o-ercast with gloom
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Now this Christmas spirit moves US to
sense that it behovcs us
To keep Poverty's bare platter and
fill DestitutiOn's cup
Bring turk and pie and gladness to
the homes of empty sadness
To help out sweet Christmas char
ity who would not loosen upo
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When we've given nobly without thought
To ind out expected modest
And our princey benefaction hasn't print
Certainly didn't ask it, a
But away with sad reflection! This
Merry Christmas happy Christmas.
All the tribulations, all
lhat have crowded thick
shall be
And the kids all o and
IMsy lung and
We VIII is
(Iter santa
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Let us be profoundly grateful that have least paeu
Grateful for the tablets
Hold if purses
Be thankful and
lCopyrghl torn Ncwpa Inon-
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bearing letters OF introduction, came and went at
will sometimes staying for weeks, even months
Though stern Washington could uubend consider
shIr such An occasion.
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Yet
o
True the minutes gliding
Think of these all anticipating
seaso a asst. a :
Those az
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-12-23

Hark' the merry chimes are warning
US that this is Christmas morn
ing.
And it's time that We were rising.
though the hour isn't late
Still. the kidlets will be Rocking. each
to overhaul mis- stocking
And there's sCads of things we've
got TO do that really cannot wait
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
TRINITY'S TWENTY
 MINUTE SERVICES

The twenty minute rest services which are being held each week day during the Lenten season at Trinity chapel, corner of Fairfield avenue and Broad street. from 12:25 10 12:45. are most interesting, and the attendance is excellent. Those who have not at- tended any Of these meetings should avail themselves of this opportunity.
 Rev. F. Livingston Wells, rector of Christ church. Guilford, and who was the former rector of St. Luke's church this city. made the address this noon and will speak again Friday on the subject The Kingdom of God" Mr. wells has many friends in this city.
 Saturdays noon meeting will be led by a lay reader from one of the local churches, and will be of the nature of a, praise service.
 The Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewsg CT, n D.. Bishop of Connecticut. will of fciate at the noon meeting next Mon day, and will deliver a ten minute ad- dress.
 On Tuesday and Wednesday of next week Rev. J. Chauncey Lnsley of TorringtOn. will speak on "Workers With God. and The Joy of Service MT Linsley is known throughout the State as being one of he most prom inent speakers in the Episcopal church in the diocese.
 A most cordial invitation is extend ed to all to attend these services, as they are planned for people of all creedS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
YOUNG BOSSIE THIkkS
 HE CAN LICK JOE SHEA

Young" Bessie, the local feather weight, who has been going so well of late and has won out in several star bouts in New York, is out strong for 8 match with Joe Shea of Wa terbury. for the featherweight title of the state. Here is what George Der mody. manager of Bessie writes:
 Just a few lines regarding Bessie, who is boxing in great form just now. I am going to send Bessie after Joe (Kid) Shea of Waterbury, if Shea is returned winner over Tommy Houck. Bessie will box him at 122 pounds. o'clock, the featherweight limit. I am informed that Shea has considerable trouble doing better weight than that, and will then go in the featherweight class If such is the case then, he can box Bessie at the weight stated above, before he can lay any claim to the state cham pionship, which Bessie claims.
 l have considerable trouble trying to get Bessie to box before New Ha- ven clubs, as the New Haven boys are either too small or carry too much weight for Bessie. Murphy or Marcks will not box him at 122, and Ford and Doherty are too heavy. He will box anybody at 122 to 124 pounds. Thanking you very much for your favors in the past, am
 Very truly yours,
 GEORGE DERMODY.
 11S5 Broad street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
WILL
 RACE AT BELMONT
To Hold Elimination Contests For International Meet at London

New York. March 23-Aeroplanes are to replace the horses at Belmont Park this season. As soon as the Jockey Club decided that there would be no horseracing this year members of the Aero club of America got busy and took active steps to make aviation the sport for the coming season.
 The members of the Aero Club are anxious to make Belmont Park the headquarters for aviation tournaments this summer. They would like to hold the elimination races for selecting the American team which is to represent this country at the International meet in England at the race track.
 The elimination race probably will be held before May 15, which is about a month before the ayiators would have to sail for Europe. Tn connection with the elimination race, O. course, there will be a general meet with vari- ous contests for duration, altitude and cross country flying. A large sum of money will be offered in prizes.
 Three American aviators will have to be selected by the Aero Club to fly in the International race to be held in London Immediately following corona ton week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter-Creamery, specials, ID 25 1-2c; extras PIG; dairy tubs, finest. 23 1-2 & 24c; good to prime 20 O 29c. Eggs-Hennery whites 1e O 21c; gath cred IS o 200; hennery browns IS 1-s Q l9c; gathered brown and mixed col- ors II O 1Sc; duck 34c; goose soc. Hay and Straw-Hay, timothy. prime large bales. 100 ID s11c: No. to No. 1, 72 1-2 O SLOT 1-2; shipping 65 O 67 l-2c; packing 50 c 55c; clover mixed, 60 O g 1-2c; pure 60 o 75c; straw. long rye 45 O 55c; oat and wheat 4sc. Poultry-Dressed Turkeys young hens and toms, average best 200; broil- CTS, fancy squab, pair 75 O zoe; fam cy to 4 ID, 10, 30 O 35c: roasting chickens over ID to pair 2Gc; avera ge, r O 1sc; fowls 60 lb and over to dog en 15c; 45 to 55 ID, 16c; 40 lb and un- der 13 1-2 O 14c; squads, prime large, white. dozen s225 co s450: dark s175.
 egetables-Potatoes Bermuda. bbI., 8 Q s6.25: native, 1s0 ID. s125 O $50; Onions. white. bu., s1.25 O &; yellow, s25O
 Hothouse Products-Cucun7ber roc s1.25: Lettuce strap, s1 O $1 .a5, Mush- rooms. In basket soc % $50: Mint dozen punches 75c O SIPS; Radishes, 100 punches $2 O s3; Tomatoes, lb. 10 O 2oc.
 Honey-Clover comb. fancy. white, ID. lie; No. l, 1Sc: No. 2 10 O 12c; extracted 10c; buckwheat comb O 10c; extracted 1-2 G 1-2c.
 Ginseng. wild. ID, s6 O &.
 Furs and Skins-Red Cox B Q S7; Gray SIPS O $140; House cat, black, 25c: colored 10c. O 15c; Skunk. black, $40 0 s26o: haif-striped 150 GD s175; striped 75c G s1 white 70 G7 59c: Rae coon. extra black & Gl s5: Raccoon s2 M s2.50: Rabbit e1yins 1c. Mink st.50 6 s7: Muskrat. s0~in~ "S Gr ACc. win ter 23 O 35c; fall ?A O '6c t;ts e 10c: black. spring 45 e 5nc: hI.,rA winter 42 M 45c: black sall 2n 2 15c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MUSICAL CLUB MEMBERS
 GIVE SPLENDID RECITAL

At The Stratfield yesterday after noon a deeply interested audience lis- tened to a delightful recital by the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. The entire program was furnished by talented members of the club, with the exception of Mrs. J. c. McCombs, who is a member of the Musical Club of Great Burlington, Mass
 Among those who took part in the concert yesterday were Miss Norma Weber, who sang contralto solo in sler usual delightful voice; Mrs. J. c. NcComb, who sang several pleasing songs; Mrs. Leonard Wall, who rend- cred brilliant violin solo; Mrs. Lewis T. Hall, who played a difficult piano ~tude; Mrs. Henry l.. Bishop, whose fame as a soloist needs no eulogy and Miss Alice E. Smith, who Is rapidly achieving fame as a singer of usual endowments.
 The accompanies, all of whom show ed brilliant attainments at the piano were Miss Mabel French, Mrs. Robert Wheeler Mrs. F. H. Coops and Miss Florence Umstatter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
RAILROAD DON'T WANT TO PAY
 BRIDGE COSTS
Will Oppose Any Bill Making Them Sharer in Expense of Erecting New Bridges
Special to the Farrner.)

Hartford, March 22-City Attorney Thomas NJ Cullinan of Bridgeport, appeared before the committee on Roads, Rivers and Bridges. yesterday afternoon, in the interest of bill fa- vored by the Common Council of Bridgeport, providing that trolley companies shall pay an adequate share of the cost of any bridge over which trolley tracks pass, when a new brid ge is built. The committee had asked representatives of the New Haven road and of Bridgeport and New Haven to attempt to agree upon a bill that would be satisfactory. 5 The attempt was made, but the rail- road company refused to assent to any agreement and will oppose all legis- lation attempting to charge them with any portion of the cost of construct ing new bridges.
 Senator Garry Paddock appeared for the bill, declaring it just and nec- essary legislation.
 The hearing was continued until April E.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
ALMOST AGREE
 ON UTILITIES
Business Mems Committee and Attorney Robbins Unite
 on a Bill
Refusal of Business Association to Accept Committees Draft Kills Agreement

Hartford. March 23-At the banquet of the Laurel Club. Fillmore s. Banks of the Judiciary committee of the Gen eral Assembly let slip a statement which may give a clue to the status of public utilities matters before that committee.
 This statement was to the effect that the committee, after it's lengthy hearings, had at last been unanimouS- " in favor of all the essentials of a public utility bill. Then a letter came which knocked it all in the head
 It was said that a week ago Nor mand F. Allen, Ralph O. Wells of the State Business Men and Attorney Ed ward D. Robbins had a conference and drafted a bill on which they were agreed and which they submitted to the committee The committee consid- cred the bill, favored it's conditions and were unanimously for it.
 It Is said that the draft of this bill was submitted to the State Business Mems Association which did not ap- prove 1t and failed to back up it's rep- resentatives.
 That knocked the case askew. It is understood that the bill did not touch on the subject of over capitali- ration, leaving this to separate stat ute and that this was the rock on which the State association was split.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
COURT GIVES CHILD
 TO PROF SHEPARD

New Haven. March 22-The Super for Court of Connection has awarded to Prof. William Kent Shepard of Yale, the custody of his four year old ron. Prof Shepard will soon visit Cranbrook. N. J.. and demand that his wife give him the boy.
 Mrs. Shepard, who left her husband last Summer after a quarrel Is at her mothers home. She was formerly Miss Ruth Badgley. one of the best women golfers in America. Her hus- band twice won the golf champion ship of Connecticut. Mrs. Shepard is trying to secure a divorce in New Jersey. alleging cruelty. She also asks custody of the child.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
E. H. Dillon & Co.'S.

Opening days will continue tonor- row and Saturday. Don't fail to take advantage of this immense style dis play of beautiful Parisian hats and novelties
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
D. 4. R. WANT MRS. BUEl

Committee Expresses Desire Of Chap
 ter for State Regent
 Putnam. MAroh 23--That st is the desire Of the State chapters Of the Daughters of the American Revolution that the present State regent Mrs. J. l.. Buel. of Ltchfeld, retain that of- flce for 1912. was expressed in @ report of a committee selected for the pur- pose of ascertaining the views of the chapters on the subject and pre- scented at a meeting here, yesterday, of the regents council, delegates and alternates to the National convention. Mrs. Howard Pratt, of Berlin, was elected councillor Of the regents coun- cil. In reporting the years work Mrs. Buel stated that $44.0o0 had been ex- pended for patriotic and historical work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
MRS. COGILL AT HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Frank Cogill of 69 Harral avenue, wife of the president of the Coulter Mckenzie company, was aerday afternoon and operated upon for appendicitis. Today she was re- ported as resting very comfortably Her illness was sudden and a shock to her many friends throughout tho city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23

down from 4s to se. The prohfbi- tionists, of course. offer no expfana- ton of this astounding fact; but prac- tical men realize that it represents the natural human rebellion against restriction. a rebellion that was first grafted into human nature when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit Make 1t harder for men to drink when they seek the oprortun- ity and men will drink all the harder when they get the opportunity. It's the lesson of the world that runs back almost to the very dawn of crea- ton, and no amount of honey talk from prating prohibitionists can ever read the lesson otherwise. Reduce the number of saloons in Connscti- cut as these advocates of limitation would do and you are more than like- ly to have results like those in Swift zerland and Cambridge; certstniy, Tn the light of all the knowledRo ana experienece we have on the subject, you will not lessen the number e
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
TEN THREE MEN TEAMS
 TO BE NAMED TONIGHT

A largely attended meeting of the three men league is expected at the Arcade bowling alleys this evening, when ten teams will be selected from the many names included in the eligible list. This selection is pre- liminary to a tournament to be held at the Arcade alleys, the first series of which will be held next week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-23
A Good Dinner

Is assurance of a happy home and a contented life. Customers of Hayes Market come from happy and con- tented homes, we'll fed and we'll kept people. Fresh sweet shad, fine smelts, cod, halibut, salmon and meats, poul- try and vegetables. 629 Water street Telephone 412.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-10-14
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate Of Peter j. Fink, deceased.
Tho undersigned, having i been ap-
pointed administrators II the estate Of
Peter j. Fink, deceased, late OF the
County Of Rio Grande, in the State II
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the County
Court Of Rio Grande County, at the
Court House in Del Norte, in said
County, on Monday the 9th day ol Nov
ember, A. ID. 1911, at the hour Of ten
o'clock A. n. IL said day. at which time
oil persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested 10 At
tend for the purpose Of having the same
adjusted. All persons indebted 70 said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated At Del Norte. Colorado, this
End day of October, A. d. 1911.
CHAS. o. FLINK,
Administrator II the estate VI Peter ].
Fink. deceased.
JAMES r. VKERKAMP, Attorney.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-10-14
BOWEN NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. l. E. Merriman
visited Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Harley Golf.
Miss Esther Crooks visited a
few days last week with friends
and relatives at Bowen.
The Ladies Aid were quilting at
Mrs. j. w. McConnell's Wednes-
day.
Mrs. F. M, Knapp and sister,
Mrs. Aimes will spend week with
Mrs. Knapp's daughter, Mrs. Clar-
ence Matthias.
j. E. Golf carried off the blue
ribbons at the Alamosa fair on q
three-year old colt and pair of
twin mules.
Mrs. j. W. Mcconnell and
daughter Mamie were calling Sat-
urday afternoon on Mrs. Clarence
Matthias at the home of her mother
Mrs. F. M. Knapp.
James Thomas and wife, X. JOS
eph and family and Miss Helen
Drummond were entertained at
dinner Sunday at the home of l..
d. Crooks.
f. B. Beck has rented the r.
Joseph ranch and will move there
in a few weeks.
VIM. j. Baker of Missouri, has
purchased the G. G. Kerr ranch,
occupied by Albert Wilson. We
regret very much to have Mr.. Will
son leave our neighborhood.
w. G. Hook and family visited
Sunday at the home of Mrs. l.. w.
B. Chapman.
Miss Mamie Mcconnell was
visiting Sunday at the home of
Mrs. j. l.. Hillard.
j. G. Veeder is now improving,
after severe attack of throat
trouble.
j. w. Mcconnell and family,
Austin Crooks and daughter Es-
ther, were entertained at dinner
Sunday at Mrs. L. +. Colts.
Mrs. Allen Heaton of Monte
Vista, visited a week with Mrs.
Chapman.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-10-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT or THk IHrxxloR,
Y. s. Lsad Office at Del Norte. Colo

DkPAkTAkST OF Tx lUTkklOR,
U. s. Laad Office at Del Noste, Colo,
September l8. 1911.
Notice IL hereby given that Hannah
X. Myers. Of Monte Vista. Colorado. Who,
on June 70. 1909. made Homestead
Entry, No. Ol5sl. for 8 En- N VIZ,
isNE1. and NEh NEh, Sec.
ton IA, Township - North. Range 8
Fast, New Mexico Principal Meridian,
has filed notice Of intention 70 make
Final Communication Proof, 70 e~tablish
claim TO tho land above described, be.
fore the Register and Rsoeivss. Del
Norte Colorado, On the 9th day u
October. 1911.
Claimant names ~ witnesses: Frank
seyfricd and Mevcrcl Evans Of Del
Norte, Colo. Hiram z. Myers and Sarah
b. Myers. Of Monte Vista. Colo.
LEE FAIRBANKS. Register.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-10-14
Yellow journalism.

Grandpa often read aloud from the
newspaper for mamma a. she. went
about her work. One morning ave
year-oid Maxine brought . paper and
sat down at his feet Grandpa noticed
that she. too. was pretending to read
aloud. "A little girl ate . chicken
alive and feathers krowed out all over
her back" was the startling bit Of
news be hsard.-Er0m the house
keeper.