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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
By KZHurDMcM

Andrew got his eyes away from
hers long enough to ask:
Are you going to have Christmas
tree?"
mo. We're old-fashioned. you
know. We're just going to hang up
our stockings In front of the CRATE,
and let Santa come right down the
chimney. I love those old customs.
don't your"
AS she spoke of the old customs
she once more pushed the spray OF
mistletoe up into place. This time
Andrew saw 1t. and away down deep
in his heart he wished he were just a
good friend of Amabel's.
You see, under the mistletoe, things
may be done by good friends which
would call out the troops If attempted
by lover who has not yet declared
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

his love in speech. but whose every
action tells what is affecting him.
He told her he had spent a pleas.
ant evening; he thanked her for the
little gift; he promised to come again.
and he got out and away-and then
he realized that he had not given her
the present he had meant to hand to
her with few we'll chosen words
which should cause her to fall into his
arms and promise to be his forever.
Also, he realized that he had not even
wished her merry Christmas in the
way he had planned to wish 1t.
All the way home he abused him.
self for being such fool. Why, any
man with spark of self-confidence
he told himself, would have told the
girl what he had In his heart and In
his pocket for her-would have made
a neat but effective little speech OF
presentation, and would have conclud.
ed his peroration with her head
against his shoulder and her plump
white hand in his.
There came to him flash of in
spiration.
Why not play Santa Claus. take the
ring to Amabeps home, climb In a
side window from the porch, deposit
the ring and a note in her stocking?
This would make her fec! that he had
planned 1t all as a real Christmas sur
prise for her. A Christmas gift and
a Christmas proposal all at once
would certainly appeal to the roman
tic side of any girl.
So he wrote his note, wrapped 1t
about the ring. replaced the ring and
the note In the little box, wrapped 1t
up, and betook himself to Amabel's
home.
The porch from which he planned
to effect his surreptitious entrance
was side one. He remembered that
last summer Amabel's father had
said he must have the catch on the
window repaired. He knew perfectly
we'll Amabels father hadn't done So
for he knew Amabel's father was like
all men.
Through the side yard and over the
porch rail he went. The window he
found unfastened. Carefully he raised
It and felt his way into the room. To
his establishment he saw a ray OF
light beneath the door and heard
voices In the adjoining room-where
the stockings were to be hung.
well, Amabel." her father was say
In rhak -
night?"
The reply was a sniff from Amabel,
which Andrew interpreted as being a
suggestion to her father that he mind
his own affairs.
Did you give him the necktie?"
Amabe's mother asked.
yes"
Did he like it,"
"He never looked at It,"
We'll. l must say! In my time a
young man would have shown more
Ballantry."
mot Hillington, mother" Mr..
futile said. They never think OF
what to say until week later"
Andrew grated his teeth. This was
true. but not pleasant.
We'll. you couldn't expect him to
tell how he liked 1t when he hadn't
seen It," Amabel said, stoutly. And
1t wouldn't have been polite for him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

Eh,,IFrv neat little package In
IlIlala his breast pocket and a
llllHlU throbbing heart beneath
IIJlvIl ~ the same pocket, had been
lImA6 trying for a full hour to
lC@c muster up enough courage
nv to take out the package,
3ES and offer 1t, together with
MNM his throbbing heart, to
IWW Amabel futile.
Amabel was just such a
young woman as just such a young
man as Andrew would ardently desire
to present with his throbbing heart
and the contents of the neat package.
The latter contained a ring, set with
a single diamond. The throbbing
heart contained what Andrew was
ready to promise should be lifelong
devotion to Amabel.
Why go into detail regarding the
whole year during which he had laid
siege to the heart of Amabel?
There had been moments this
Christmas eve when Andrews fingers
nervously sought his breast pocket.
Amabel knew he was on the verge OF
proposing. Gracious mercy! The
woman who cannot diagnose threat
ened proposal is no woman at all.
The stammering speech, the flushed
brow, the hesitant remarks, the fixity
of stare-all these and many other
symptoms are to the average woman
what temperature and respiration are
to the specialist in fevers.
For some unexplained reason women
like to postpone a proposal. They
prolong the agony. They enjoy the
signs, the awkwardness, the anxiety,
of the swain They revei in his abb
ject willingness to sacrifice himself,
If need be, to gain their promise.
1t may be that instinct teaches
them this is the only moment when
the man will be a slave.
AT last, however, 1t became time for
Andrew to say goodnight. 1t was
Christmas eve, and he knew Amabel's
family would have some little prepare
tons to make for the festivities OF
the morrow. He did not think for a
meEt of the tremendous fact that
when young woman allows young
man to spend Christmas eve with her
she is writing Yes" in large letters
on the wall. No man can realize any
thing at such times.
Andrew said he must be going, after
Amabel had began to wonder II he
was going to talk about the weather
and the latest book all evening.
Must you go, really?" she asked,
brightly. wait just a moment.
have something for you"
She went into another room, then
came back with a small package,
which she handed to him.
Just a little Christmas remem.
brance," she smiled. You won't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

"Humph!" said Mrs. Henry Peck.
this paper has lot Of alleged jokes
about women giving their husbands
cigars for Christmas presents. think
that any woman who is fool enough to
give her husband a box Of the vile
things ought to-Why, where has
Henry gomez"
But Henry was out In the hall shak-
ing hands with himself.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
ouIetIna Her Suspicious.

my DEAR" said the Suspicious Wife.
this sealskin sack you gave me for
Christmas has the odor OF gasoline"
Very likely" answered the Crafty
Husband. But you know Santa Claus
Is using an automobile now"
Nevertheless. she had her doubts
about 1t. fearing that he had pur.
chased the garment second-handed of
cleaner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

to look at 1t right there-besides, I
shouldn't have given 1t to him to-
night"
mo-" her mother said. THAT made
1t look as though you expected some
thing from him."
Andrew was standing in the dark
ness, In the middle of the room. He
wished the family would quit talking
especially as they were talking or
him-and go to bed and allow him to
drop his gift into AmabePs stocking.
He did not dare to move, for fear OF
running into some furniture. He
hardly dared breathe.
Suddenly from down street came
the clang Of gong. Also the clatter
of horses hoofs on the frozen high
way and the rumble of wheels. The
noise increased as the horses drew
near, to subside and cease in front Of
the house. The Tuttles heard 1t.
Must be fire, or the patrol wag-
on" Mr.. futile exclaimed, throwing
open the room where Andrew stood.
Andrew darted behind bookcase Just
In time Mr.. Tuttle went through the
door. Mrs. Tuttle followed him, de-
spite AmabePs remonstrances that she
would catch cold.
There was the sound OF hurried
footsteps up the walk.
What's the matter?" Mr.. Tuttle
asked.
Where Is hep" said voice.
Where's who?"
"Patrolman Jones telephoned that
he saw a man breaking into your
house."
Andrew shivered with alarm. This
was predicament. To be arrested
as burglar, to be carted off to jail,
without a chance to explain. He
peered from behind the bookcase and
saw Amabel dreamily hanging her
stocking. He swiftly came from his
hiding place, and silently hurried to
her side. Taking the package from
his pocket, he whispered:
"Amabel II forgot to tell you I
love you. and here's my proposal. and
the engagement ring. too"
The mere fact that he had appeared
thus mysteriously at her side did not
appeal to Amabel She did not think
Of that at all She said:
"Oh, Andrew"
And she then allowed herself to
fall into his arms.
That there was much excited con-
versation in the hall, that men were
running around the house and peering
into dark corners in the basement and
in the upper rooms was something OF
which Andrew and Amabel were en-
tirely unaware. Mr.. and Mrs. futile
came back, after the officers had gone
away utterly bewildered. Even they
| had been so excited that the presence
of Andrew struck them as nothing I'M
usual. Amabeps shy but delighted an
nouncement Of her engagement was re-
ceived merrily, however. In fact.
father and mother futile and the
young people got SO deep in their
plans for the future that they almost
forgot the incident until suddenly Mr..
Tuttle said
II wonder who the dickens that
burglar was, anyhow"
'T-Tll bet 1t was mel" Andrew
stammered
well, l must fix that window tomor-
row." Mr.. Tuttle decided.
E E--sA@
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
More Blessed to Give,

"Stingy?" repeated the Neighbour
hood Gossip, rs old man Titewadd
stingy? Why, did you hear what he
gave his wife for Christmas pres
emit? He let her go to the dentist that
morning and have ten aching teeth
pulled, knowing very we'll that 1t
would prevent her eating any OF the
Christmas dinner"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Sad Case.

Sad Case.
A fellow who lived on the isthmus.
Was bothered somewhat by strabisth-
mus.
He said: 1T Is sad,
But my eyes. which are bad.
See New Year. when looking st
Christhmus,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Copyright, 1911.)

lCOpyrlRnt, l4ll.)
7 was Christmas eve.
Andrew Hillington, with
a neat little package in
his breast pocket and a
throbbing heart beneath
the same pocket, had been
trying for a full hour to
muster up enough courage
to take out the package,
and offer 1t, together with
his throbbing heart, to
Amabel Tuttle.
-
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30

fees on the ticket, but We will TO, 20
down the list and enumerate them.
Many Of them have put their claims
before the voters through the medium
OF the newspapers and the merits Of
each lie more or ie,s known to those
Who will take part in the primary.
There is one, however. that the In.
terror journal believes emphaticslly
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30
THE PRIMARY SATURDAY.

The democrats OF Kentucky will Sc
teot their nominees for the state off.
. ces at the primary to be held Satur-
s<isy. Every democrat who wants to
see better things in Kentucky should
~eo to the polls and vote. The party
must put up its best men, and its
-hishest class men to command the
strength which will enable II to over
come the republican administration
next November. No democrat who
stays away from the polls on Saturday
should be heard to say that the party
is going TO the dogs because it does
not put ZIP capable men for office.
The names OF good men and true
are on the ballot for selection by the
voters and it is the fault of the demo
crats themselves II they do not choose
them.
The first name on the ballot is that
cf United States Senator Paynter. but
as he has withdrawn. Congressman
Ollie James will be nominated without
opposition. He is very anxious. how.
ever. that his friends vote for him in
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30
junction Cry and M. Frances Of
Kings Mountain.
oemeersts-vots Fer meccesry.
PARKsvILLE

Mr.. J. 4. Underwood received a mss
sage ~sunasy morning from wiiuore
TO come at once bis mother was dan.
gsrously III. Ne left on the first train
Mrs Underwood had sone to wilnore
to be with her daughter. who was not
e1pected to recover from an Illness.
Demeersts-vote Fer Mepermott
J. T. Underwood sold a 9.year-old
mare to n. NJ Arnold Of Perryville for
,i25.
Mias Josie Edwards who went to
Louisville Tor an extended visit was
called home on account Of the illness
OF her sister. Mrs. VIM Grusin.
I Robert Txrkinston bought few IS.
pound shosts OF J. d. Minor at cents
He also bought a small Tot averaging
20 pounds at 6 cents
Mr. n l. Jones and Miss Lmvsds
Curtis were united in marriage in thi.
place Saturday by Rev. J. w. Ed.
wards.
oemoerats-vote Fer Mecreary.
John Coulter sold to J. C. johnson
ls l3opound hogs at lie. 300
pound sows at 5 and 5 IL. Irving
and Julian Harrington sold II 1to.
pound hogs at 5 l-2 cents and Pleas-
ant Tucker sold lot at same price.
when We stated that Mrs. Lucien
Minor continued i'll in a former report
we find We were misinformed. II was
a neishbor, Mrs. Robert Cooley who
is much better.
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Demoerss-vots For Mepermot,
MILLEDGEvILLE

Mr. Riley vaught has added a new
room to mis- home which sids the
looks a great deal.
1t was reported at church last Sun.
day night that Mr.. Briscoe's store was
cn fire but IL was false. lie had been
in the store tor vomething and left
the lamps burning and when dark
cstae the light was seen.
Mr.. John Gilmore OF Virginia bought
Ar. William Newells farm for yi2o
an acre. lie Is welcomed by the
Good peop'e Of this neighborhooo.
The Russell threshiug machine will
start in a few day..
Several from this place attended
the 81. Jopn's Dpy celebration at
Stanford and reported a good time.
AIR. and Mrs. George Lunsford were
stormed last Tuesday by number
Of their friends and relatives a
most delicious dinner was served and
all enjoyed the day very much es.
recIa'ly the children who played a
of games and IN the afternoon
were served. Those
present were: Mrs. Joon Moser and
son Walter. OF Milledgeville. Miss Gay
Short, oi Middleburg. Miss Frances
Noser. of Parker. Indiana, Mr. Bennie
5oode. OF Stanford, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Lunsford and little daughter.
Tulls Mae, of Dsnville. MIR. Burgis, OF,
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Remedy Fres

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ya,sss - ,nAs tnsy wiz aid N the d.
sdy for this. ana one highly recon-
mended By those who have ase1 II. 10
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The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30

Wallace Brown. editor or the Bards.
town Standard. who is the democratic
nominee for representative from his
county of NeRson, was here Wednes-
day visiting Hon. ". II. Shanks and
conferrins regarding the race for the
Speakership.. Mr.. ShanAs is a'so Il
candidate for the speskership, and
believes that he will have no trouble
in winning the honor. this being mis-
second try after that COY eted goal. In
the event that Mr.. crown sees him
self beaten. ne will probably vote for
Mr.. Shanks. Mr.. Brown is enthusias-
tically against the lobby which has
the legislature recently
aud will do everything he can to put
II out OF business. lie believes that
the only sure way to do this L. to
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30
CALL poe CONVENTION

To the republican electors Of Lin
tcln county. Kentucty;
In obedience to the cal Of the re.
publican State centrs, Committee Of
kentucky and the rules governing tho
Republican organization, the Republ.
can voters OF Lincoln county. are her.
by called to meet in mass Convention
st the court house At Stanford Ky. un
Saturday. July sth, 1911 at 1880 ~.
clock p. NJ. standard time for the
purpose Of selectins deiegotes to ~.
tend the Republican State Convention
which will convene in the City ~
Louisville. Ky, Tuesday. July lith hi
1880 y. NJ. the said State Conven.
ton being called for the purpose n
nominating candidates for Governor.
Lieutenant Governor. Attorney GcOer.
sl, Auditor. Treasurer. Secretary OF
s,ats. Superintendent Of Public In.
strocticn. Ccmmission~r Of Agricul-
ture. Labor and Statistics and Clerk
Of the Court Of Appeals. to be voted
for at the November election. 1911.
Very Respectfully.
r. L. Dawson. Chairman Republican
Executive Committee. Lincoln Cousty.
George ID Florence. Secretary Repuhl'
can Executive Committee Lincoln
County. 5t1
Iune 9th 1911.
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30

take the ocntrct OF the state prisons
out Of the hands Of the present rsrti.
san commission and make n q non.
partisan board or elected by the peo.
pie.
The members OF the merit general as
sembly are going TO be watched very
closely by the people Of the state to
see how lar they are oonspol,ed By
the Board Of Prison Commissioners.
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30
EARN EOR aAIE

We will s-aI privately a farm OF
about i30 acres in Lincoln county,
Ky. one-half mile from Crab Orchard,
nicely located. mostly bottom land.
very productive. Every acre tillable
an abundance OF stock water and es,
peciaiiy adapted 10 corn and grass
Good tenant house OF three rooms on
farm. Terms reasonable Apply at
once TO
\. II. BronAugh. Agent. eat
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30

Hesikiah Youns is quit, w. Miss Ella
ritman 10 Visiting her aunt. marjory
Luca-. Mr.. Ollie Buchansn is on IN.
siek Iist Mr. James Dausherty nss
returned to h,- hone after a long stay
at High Bridse
The Moore school house has Just
been covered by I'd Coffmsn ana John
rustn. They are roe dissips "a
we'll
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Iune eth 1911

Our automobile is at the service OF
the public at reasonable rates. See
us II you want to 70 anywhere. Bear
ley 4 Hays. Phone 3 ass
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STARTS MUCH rRcusIs,

II all people knew that neglect OF
digestion. yellow jaundice or virulent
liver trouble they would soon take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. and end II
It's the only safe way. Best for bsli-
ousness. headache. dyspepsia. chilis
md debility. rs cents NJ Pennv's
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30
FOR Is DAYS Only
ctoTHING!.

We have the largest stock of cloth
tng in town, hand tailored. and pure
srool
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oemss's''-vs's ", ssosr~en
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FANCY NEaIR

A lot that is worth actual value. So to
~. go now at ................S SI.1s |
Same worth IS TO 81 .......... .S2.4s
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MEMS UNION SUITS.
$3.50 quality now ...,,......... .SSc
81 quality now .,...,..., ...79e
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SHIRTS

UNDERWEAR OF ALL KINDS
soc and 7Sc garments so at ..... see
l6c garments go at ...........ise
The Stanford interior journal., 1911-06-30

LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
that sold for $3.50, now. '........79e
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
GAS IN YOUR STOMACH NOT ALWAYS DYSPEPSIA
 ITS NERVOUSNESS

Your Nerves very often make your Stomach irritable. It refuses to work; food does not digest and Gas forms.
 That's one kind of Dyspepsia, the Nervous kind, and this kind you can cure only by a remedy that acts di- rectly on the Stomach Nerves.
 Baalman's Gas-Tablets do this to perfection. They are made es- pecially for Gas. They act on your Stomach Nerves, they quiet the irrita- ble rebelliOus Gas forming Stomach,e and not only relieve. but cure per manently
 Really it seems pity if you suffer from Gas in the Stomach and Bowels not to try Baalman's Gas-Tablets.
 These peculiar tablets are sold for soc a bottle by nearly every druggist If not in stock tell him to get them for you from his wholesaler, or send soc in silver. stamps or money order to J. Baalman Co. 336 Sutter St. San ] ranciscO.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
MRS. PATTERSON HIDING.
The Acquitted Husband Slayer Left Her
 Parents Home to Avoid Notoriety.

SANDOVAL, H.. Dec. 11.-Mrs. Ger trude Gibson Patterson. who was ac- quilted in Denver, November 29. of the murder of her husband, Charles A. Patterson, has disappeared from the home of her parents here. Her relatives refuse to say where she has gone.
 Her parents say Mrs. Patterson told them she could not obtain peace and quiet at her home and was de- termined to go where she could. She said she no longer could endure the visits of newspaper men. She had been veXed considerably because three reporters from Chicago had vis- ited her in one day. After her ac- quittal Mrs. Patterson said she might visit friends in Oregon. but no infor- nation was available here. indicating that she had gone West. She has relatives named Judge in Cincinnati.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

l ranciscO
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
AN UNTIMElY TEMPTATION.

A we'll known Scottish architect was travelling in Palestine recently. when news reached him of an addition to his family circle. The happy father inn mediately provided himself with some water from the Jordan to carry home for the christening of the infant, and returned to Scotland.
 On the Sunday appointed for the ceremony he duly resented himself at the church and sought out the beadle in order to hand over the flask from his pocket. but the beadle held up a warning hand, and came nearer tO whisper:
 No the nOo. sir; no the moo! Maybe after the kirk'S OOt,"-St Paul Dis patch.
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
"BEST ON EARTH

This is the verdict Of R. J. Howc! Tracy. O.. who bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife. Her case was the worst I have ever seen, and looked like sure case of con- sumption. Her lungs were sore and she coughed almost necessarily and her voice was hoarse and weak. Fol- ey's Honey and Tar Compound brought relief at once and less than three bottles effected a complete cure
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18

Attorney-General Lyon of South Carolina has instituted proceedings in the supreme court to prohibit horse racing in that state This sport was recently legalized by the state against the vigorous protest of press and Culpit
Arizona republican., 1911-12-18
The Determined Twins and the Fur Stole
 BY EDGAR JEPSoN.
BY EDGAR JEPSON.

(Copyright, 1910. by the Pearson Publishing Co)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-10-24
Harvest Day at
Readfield Grange.

ReaaGeld. Ale, Oct. 23.-(s peeiaD. -
Saturday. Oct Il. was Harvest day at
Readdeld Grange. There was an ex-
cellent display OF fruit, vegetables and
grain made by the intelligent and
thrifty farmers comprising the mem
bership of this Grange, and the gar
dens of Readfield Winthrop Wayne,
Mt. Vernon members were represented.
i long table was constructed across
the stage and wen covered with choice
varieties of lruit, while samples Of
Vegetables and grain We're prominent
1. displayed. Prizes were Voted by the
Grange as follows. 81 for FIRST and 30
cents for second best speclments or
mutt. The committee announced its in
ability to give d fair decision, as the
SIZE, coloring and merits % the display
heat them The first premium, how
ever. was given to {. \. Hutchinson
nf East Nj Vernon. and second To A.
:. Robinson on apples. Jack Morrill,
was FIRST Tor vegetables. also for truit.
The exercises in the afternoon con-
sisted Of music by Mrs. Abbie Atn-
brase and daughter, Hiss Nina Am
brosa. who were given an encore.
A Hayseed farce WAS given by six
couples. brother and sisters, the for
mer carrying hoes and tine latter bear
ing hayrakes.