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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

followed him back into the choolroom,
where large Christmas tree stood.
Illuminated with electric lights and
covered with spangles and toys. There
are so many children at the orphanage
that Santa Claus couldn't bring all the
toys for them with him and had sent
the larger ones before z.s
He tossed a Jumping jack to one, =
doll to another, mechanical cab to
third. the matrons and other grown
persons assisting in the distribution.
Poor little Hilda did not see her
mother in the room and sorrowfully
made up her mind that Santa Claus
could not give her her present. All
the girls and boys received their gifts
but Hilda.
When it was all over Hilda went mp
stairs to do some duty-for being one
Of the older girls she was assigned
duties-and while she was at work
she heard voices downstairs calling:
where's Hilda? Hilda Burton. come
here!''
Hilda went downstairs. and there
stood Santa Claus waiting for her.
Are you Hilda o. he asked.
Yes
81 have present for you that is too
big to be put on the Christmas tree,
so must give it to you now. .
He stepped aside. and there stood
Hilda's mother. )
:. She took her little daughter up in her.
arms and Rugged and kissed her while
the others looked on some laughing
some smiling through tears Of the hap.
lpy reunion of mother and daughter.
How did Santa Claus get the gift to
the asylum? For an answer for this
you must ask the good people who
contribute to the support Of the or
!. phanage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
alpEll6 a&z7ex

Colfax, Dec. 18- Miss Mabel
Mikkelson Of Belgrade is spending a
couple Of days here visiting with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Peterson and
children, Harry and Alice, visited at
the Christ Nelson home on Sunday.
Mrs. John Hanson Of Lake Jo-
hanna visited with her sister, Mrs.
Lewis Mikkelson, on Sunday.
Mr.. Raynard Johnson is at pres
ent attending school at Brooten.
Roy Sollie has arrived here from
North Dakota and is at present visit.
ing at Lewis Mikkelson's.
Carl Knudson is at present work..
ing for MAIDS Johnson.
Wilhelm Botten, who has had a
severe attack of pneumonia, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. Tosten Borden Of Norway
Lake visited with her sister, Mrs.
Katherine Olson, on Tuesday.
Mr.. John Hoff Of Dalton, Mimi,
has been visiting at the Even Olson
home the past week.
A Christmas tree festival will be
held in the Grow River church Dec.
I27.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. johnson Wis
tied at the Torres Johnson home on
Sunday.
! The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Ell
ling Mas on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Thompson's ba-
by boy was baptized and received the
name Clarence Norman Otto.
| Messrs. Thomas Evans and Harold
Imsdahl, who have attended the dairy
school at Minneapolis, have returend
to- their respective homes here.
Miss Hattie Stenson Of Willmar,
Mimi, is at present visiting with the
Christ Nelson and P. w. Anderson
families here.
Miss Mabel Mikkelson delightfully."-
entertained her friends for supper on
Wednesday evening.
| Miss Malene Clauson is at present
assisting Mrs. E. L. Mas.
il Miss Hattie jacobson visited with
Mrs. P. W. Anderson a couple OF
days last week.
Mrs. Geo. Smith has been visiting
at her parental home near Belgrade
during the sickness and death Of he1
mother, Mrs. Bierman.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20


day of the late Louis Lars 81. d 81 1s|
The Presbyterian Sunday School
will have their Christmas tree and
program on Saturday evening, Dec.
23rd. 81.
Rev. G. Swenson will hold services
in Sw. .Luth. Saron church on Christ
Day in forenoon beginning ct 1l5
O'clock. In the evening the Sunday
school will hold their Christmas tree
exercises, the program beginning ct
z o'clock. ..f5 .=. 4 . 81
Rev. I. "A .Johanson will be at the
following places during Christmas
week: Christmas morning services
will begin at 6 O'clock in the Zion at
Spicer; forenoon services at Green
Lake church at 1890; afternoon ser
vices at Long Lake church at 3 q
clock; Christmas tree exercises at
Green Lake church at p. m. On
Tuesday (Second day Christmas
forenoon services at Norway Lake;
Christmas tree exercises at Long
Lake church at Z p. m. On Wednes
day evening, Christmas tree exer-
cises in Zion church at Spicer. On
Thursday afternoon and evening the
young people Of the Zion church will
serve an oyster supper, beginning at
4 80 O'clock and continuing until 81
p. M, after which the young people
will entertain you with a good pro-
gram Of speeches, recitations, music
and singing. Rev. Lokensgaard Of
Hanley Falls will speak. A most
hearty invitation to you all.
Miss Mabel Hultgren arrived home
Monday from Kerkhoven, where she
has been making an extended visit
with relatives.
Misses Martha Hanson and Ephe-
mia Backlund arrived from Kerkhov-.
en- Monday and are guests at the for
mer's parental home.
Miss Jennie Swenson was a Will.
mar visitor Friday.
| Mrs. F. H. Harris spent the first
of the week with her father, John
Olson, who is i'll.
| The Ladies' Aid of the Zion church
entertained last Thursday by Rev.
and Mrs. 7. A. Johanson, was we'll
attended. A sum Of $500 was re-
allied.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
RINGO LAKE

Ringo Lake, Dec. 18-A pleasant
surprise was rendered Alice and
Hannah Swenson last Monday eve
ming by a number of friends and
neighbors. A sum of money was left
as memento of the occasion.
Misses Agnes Pohl and Marie
Carlson arrived here Tuesday from
their native country, Sweden. At
present they are guests at the home
of Mrs. Berg.
Mr.. Oscar johnson is on the sick
list.
Miss Anna Ekblad returned to
Spicer last Monday after having
spent few weeks at her home here.
Miss Amanda Monsoon assisted
Mrs. John Monsoon with some dress
making a couple Of days last week.
Miss Elma Larson of MINNEAPOLIS
is guest at the A. Danielson home
at present.
Mrs. N. Swenson spent Wednesday
afternoon at the P. Ekblad home.
Mr.. Claus Swanson went to Mime
apolis last Monday where he will
spend a few days.
: Mr.. Oscar Gustrud of Spicer is al
present staying at his home here.
Mrs. Edw. Carlson spent Thurs
day with Mrs. Aaron Carlson.
A number of young men spent Sun
day evening at the Berg home.
Berg's young people and Ellel
and Esther Monsoon spent Saturda,
evening at the N. Swenson home.
Mr.. John Magnuson has spent ;
few days at the P. Ekblad home tn
past week.
Mr.. J. REIN and Mr.. J. Vinquis
Of Milbank, S. D., are visiting friend
around here. and Lake Florida a
present.
A few from here attended the sur
prise given for Rev. C. Swenson a
New London last Thursday evening
Mrs. Moltise has accepted a posi-
, ton at the Willmar Co-Operativ
Mercantile store during the holidays
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
The Offended One.

II didn't vote in the last election"
said the Georgia moonshiner. Bout
ten year ago the COVER ment mortally
offended me, an hain't took no in.
terest in it from that day to this
"But-you should vote; you should
stand up for your rights
That's Jest it, said the moonshiner
"1've got to keep dodgin' all the time.
Ever time stand UP for my rights
the revenue folks draw bead on me
an the COVER ment gifts mew-Atlanta
Constitution.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Hilda' S
Christmas Gift
By LIZZIE W. GOODWIN
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911.

This Chistmas story really happened.
It occurred at an orphan asylum sit
uated in the United States. where a
number Of orphans and half orphans
are received. some children being
taken from parents who are unable
to provide for them. The buildings
are located in attractive grounds and
near the margin Of one Of Americas
most beautiful lakes. s
Christmas was coming on. and the
children at the orphanage were invit-
ed to write letters to Santa Claus.
mentioning such gifts as they would
like to receive on the approaching an
niversary. The boys asked for sleds,
skates, bats, balls and such other arti-
cles as pertain to youngsters of their
age The girls would have dolls, doll
houses, toy pianos. kitchen sets and
other girl toys.
Hilda was nine years old, and her
affections had strengthened as her
years increased They were stronger
than her love for playthings. Most
children at that age doubt II there Is
such person as Santa Claus, but the
children Of the orphanage, not min
Cling with the world, retain the limo
cence Of their babyhood and their be
lief in the white bearded old gentleman
who brings the Christmas gifts. Hill
da was as innocent as the rest. She
did not expect that Santa Claus would
bring the children everything they ask
ed for, but she did believe that be
would read their letters and do what
he could for all Of them.
Hilda's letter was very different
from all the rest. Instead Of asking
for toys to play with or some orna'
! ment to decorate her person Hilds
wrote to Santa Claus: s1.s5,:
wish for my Christmas present thil
! year to see my mamma. 5iz 5s
The letter was sent with the rest t.
Santa Claus Who transmitted them
/ is one Of those mysteries that Is as in
expncable as Santa Claus himself
Nevertheless be received every letter
and set himself to work to gather iI
the things the children asked for. But
i Hida's letter puzzled him. He coulG
cram q doll II q stocking or hang i
On q Christmas tree, but he could Cd
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
What q Gent Is,

Gent Is an abbreviati0n which has
never been accepted by polite society,
as witness appearing before Mr..
Justice Wightman once found to his
cost. He was testifying to the excel
lent character of the defendant, and
among the points in his favor remark
ed that he was IAN independent gent"
IAN independent what?" Interrupted
Judge Wightman. "A gent. my lord"
repeated the witness. "Oh, under
stand" replied the judge. That's
something short of gentleman, isn't
tty"-London Spectator.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Too Old For \ Calf.

There is certain pOet-preacher In
Wales who has a favorite sermon on
the prodigal son. About seven years
had elapsed between his visits to a GER
tain chapel in the vale of Glamorgan.
He preached this sermon on both occa-
sions. Special attention was drawn by
him to the fatted calf. At the close of
the service on the second occasion a
witty deacon asked the preacher. rs it
not time for that fatted calf to become
bull or cow" Cardiff Western
Mail.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

- / 81 t5lF a Sc. {:
A Brooklyn woman who had spent a
great deal Of time in trying to teach
her cook to make good drawn butter
gravy. but to little avail. had occasion
severely to rebuke the domestic in the
presence of others. Ellen said she
sternly, this gravy is absolutely bitter
this evening r5S:
! .Indade, I'm sorry, num-" came in
lugubri0us tones from the cook.
Il How do you account for it, Ellen?"
asked the mistress, persistent In her
efforts to get at the bottom Of the mat
ter. s. a.s.
IS. II can't say, mum, unless it were the
tear I dropped IL It, mum. New York <
Press. # s.;a
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
Age Of Languages

The German is older than the French
language The German language reach
es away back to the pre-Roman times.
when those who used it lived in the
isolation Of their great northern for
ests, while the French language is one
Of the so called romance" tongues.
made up by blending Of the Frankish
and Latin after the collapse Of the en-
pire. near the close Of the fifth cen
fury. There is. Of course, some Latin
visible in German. but not enough to
affect the almost pure Teutonic char
acter Of the language.-N New Era.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20
GREAT NATURES.
Great natures are always gener

Ireat natures are always genef-
Gus. They are fountains not only
Of vitality, but Of bestowal. How
ever great the rewards they receive
may be, these rewards are but a
fraction Of the worth Of the service
rendered. and no man ought to be
satisfied. whatever his position or
work. unless he can feel that he i.
giving far more than he is receiving.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

. Mrs. Myron Koch left yesterday.
for Minneapolis where she was call
ed by the death Of her little nephew.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-12-20

Mrs. Moltise has accepted posi-
ton at the Willmar Cooperative
Mercantile store during the holidays.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-13
CERTIFICATE RE.EXTENDING
CHARTER.
Treasury Department, Office o.
Comptroller of the Currency.

Treasury Department, Office Of
Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. c., May 6, 1911.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that "The Ma
tional Bank of Newberry," located in
the town of Newberry, in the County
of Newberry, and State Of South Caro-
lima, has compiled with all the pro-
visions of the act of congress 'to en-
able National Banking Associations to
extend their corporate existence, and
for other purposes" approved July IL,
1882, as amended by the act approved
April IL, 1902.
Nov, therefore, I, Willis J. Fowler,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the
Currency, do hereby certify that "The
National Bank Of Newberry," located
in the Town Of Newberry, in the
County of NeWberry and State OF
South Carolina, is authorized to have
succession for the period specified in
its amended articles of association:
namely, until close Of business on
May 6, 1881.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and Seal of Office this
(SeaD sixth day of May, 1911.
WILLIS J. FOWLER,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the
Currency.
Charter No. 1914. Extension No. 1888
5-9-1mo
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-13

men slept and ate and laughed, and
taunted and threatened, and locked in
the hall together, passed and tie blow
that would have such fearful conse-
quences was not struck. Canary
Miller did not get his fight or his bull
let. Gen. Hampton got notice that the
United States troops were to charge
on his men and ne moved them out,
and next day his Red Shirts came in
headlong and yelling on horseback,
and on the dead run, and yelling
afoot, and swarmed over the town by
the thousands, and the worst strain of
it was over. And "Canary' Miller,
elderly, peaceful and fat, looms up
again after all these years.
Mad Days and Merry Nights.
Mad days and bad days and merry
nights these times, with thrill for
every hour and a danger for every
step. News paper men did not have to
look for news. They could crowd the
wires with it until the wires could
not take no more. This was before
telephones, or tvpewriters or street
cars. Men depended on their own legs
and hands an deyes and ears and
brains, and nobody thought of much
food or sleep, or cared much for any,
live until spring or that by spring
there would be any State of govern
ment
And all the bright gay men who
chronicled that time from day to day,
who lived luxuriantly because with
peril and excitement their nerves were
strung happily and tense always, who
joined in chorus and laughtehr to the
rising of many wintry suns or new
days Of hard work and emergency,
there is, so far as we know, but one
left. When the drama was over they
scattered to many parts of the world
whence they came, and we think they
are dead now, but one-and they were
young men, too
Here is thanks to Canary" Miller
for recalling a time, 81 years back,
wol1 worth 1iv;oer ;r
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-13
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

county OF NeWDerry.
By Frank M. Schumpert, Esquire,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, D. P. Boukn1gnr maue
suit to me, to grant him Letters VI
Administration of the Estate of and
effects of J. Alonzo Bouknight
THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
and admonish all and singular the
kindred and Creditors of the said r.
Alonzo Bouknight deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the court
of Probate, to be held at Newberry
S. c., on the 18th day of June next af-
ter publication thereof, at II o'clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
GIVEN under my hand, this 9th
day of May, Ammo Domini, 1911.
F. M. Schumpert,
). P. N. c..
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
ANNOYING ERUPTION
ON philadelphia
W0MAN'S FACE
GONE
Mrs. LIppIneott Gives tho inside Faets
Of Her Case.

Mrs. M. E. Lippincott, Of PhiladeS
phia, made disclosure on June !.
which should be read by every man
and woman. Not only that, but Mrs.
Lippincott says that everyone should
aear of the wonderful history of this
particular case and profit as she did.
Here is the story in her own words:
about one month ago I was al
tracted by your advertisement in .
local newspaper on the merits Of your
Resinol Soap.
Having at that time a very annoy.
Ing eruption on my face I purchased .
cake Of the Resinol Soap, and before
1t was half used the eruption disap-
peared entirely. the old skin peeled on
and fresh new skin formed.
II wish to thank you for placing
within reach so meritorious an article,
which I do not hesitate to recommend
to my friends"
Not only is Resinol Soap highly ef
fective In removing skin affections
but Resinol Ointment has no equal in
relieving eczema, scalds and burns or
any form of eruptive skin disease. AZ
letter. ringworm, BARRIERS itch. erup-
tons Of poison ivy. stings Of poisonous
insects. pimples, rash, sunburn. prichr
iy heat, chatting, itching. blackheada,
Doils, scalds, burns, etc. Resinol
Ointment comes In opal jars at fifty
cents and dollar. Sold by all drug
gists. Sample sent free II you mem
ton heading Of this ad. Resinol
Chemical Co.. Baltimore. Md.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
ORDER He COULDN'T DIs0BEY
What Was Poor Darby to Do When
"OId st. Luke Hisself Gave
Directions.

The venerable rector of St Luke's
has sanity and apostolic appear.
ance. He also has decided opinions
Of his own on most matters and Is not
averse to expressing them. Recently.
unknown to him, the vestry decided
to have the next supply of coal for the
church put In different cellar from
the one commonly used When the
coal was delivered the rector, seeing
the drayman making what he thought
was mistake in its disposal. inter-
posed and In no certain terms babe
the darby place the coal in the cellar
always used for that purpose.
The senior warden several days
later was much annoyed to discover
that his orders had been disregarded
and that the coal was In the same old
cellar. With wrath in his eye he com
planned to the coal dealer. The latter
declared that he had carefully explain
ed to the drayman where to Put
the coal, so to settle the matter the
darby was called up.
Sam, you black rascal" Numbered
the coal man. didn't tell you TO put
that coal for st. Luke's in the cellar
opening on Fourth street,"
"Yassah."
"Mr. Smith tells me you didn't do
It. Why can't you carry out my or.
ders?"
The darby grinned sheepishly. hesi-
tated. scratched his head. well. boss,
you see, done started to put dat coal
which you tole me-yassah, done
started-an' ole st. Luke hisself he
come out and gimme fits about IT,
Harper's Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14

upon began using Doan's Kidney Pills
and passed a gravel stone as large a.
. pea. The next day I passed two
more and from then on improved rap
idly until cured"
when Your Back Is Lame. Remem.
berthe Name-DOAN'S." SOC. all stores.
Eoster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14

screamed. I grew
worse and lay In bed
for weeks. the only
relief coming from
hypodermics. I was
treated by three ply
sicians without help
and the last one said
an operation was
necessary. I there.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
-Ana . Fool There Was."

-And q Fool There Was"
Who was that fool you bowed tor
MY husband"
-Oh, l-er-l humbly apologize
Never mind. I'm not angry, But
what q keen observer you are!"-
Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
Sickened the Owl.

Sickened the Owl.
Il love you. darling. more than you
love me-" sighed the swain.
"Ah. that is impossible. preclous.'
she whispered back. 'for love you
better than you do mel"
you cannot"
But I dol"
"You do not!" he argued.
when say thing l stick to iti-
she snapped.
An owl shifted uneasily above them
Pardon me. Gwendoline!"
Pardon me. Eustice!"
miss Brown!"
'Mr. Jones!"
The ow, hooted dismally and sought
another bower.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
His Speciality.

Agricultural Editor-Do you think
your farmer friend could pen stray
farm article now and then?
Practical Subscriber-Yep. II the ar.
ticle's pigs. he kin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
So Unusual.

Hon. Hiram Digger Ii an orator of
rare repression"
In what PARTICULAR"
He used the substantiativs con
ndence.' In one Of his speeches the
other day. and did not qualify II with
the adjective implicit
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
A Better Chance.

'T see you have quit the beanery for
q swell restaurant"
"Only temporarily. They have bet
ter line of winter coats. In case ! can
pick one up by mistake"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
More Accurate.

"Elinor and Mary had quite SQUAD
ole last night over Venice. and Mary
proved she was right"
But Elinor has seen Venice"
And Mary has seen It twenty
times-in moving pictures"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
One rhlna Interxened.

II say. old boy. lend me an K
Would II could, dear chap. but
there's an algebraic difficulty In the
way"
What Is it?'
IAN Y with me 10 an unknown guam.
tity pathfinder
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
Ennobiino.

Given fine pedigree. small feet and
plenty of good clothes, almost any
Woman leela qualified to speak with
condescension concerning the lower
classes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
Times chanoes.

Nowadays II is the fathers and
mothers. not the children. who have
to sit down In the corner and speak
only when they are spoken to.-Ex-
change
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
USED HYPopERMics.

Only Relief from Terrible Suffering.
Thomas e. Vest, 1906 So. 18th st,
Terre Haute. Ind, says: II had no
control over the urine and the pain
when voiding was so great, I often
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
Mloht Better Walt.

Many a woman has made the terri.
BILE mistake of marrying merely to
show the public that she had the
chaucs.-Chicago Record-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
QptlmIstlc.

Are you one OF the people who
think this IL going to be a hard win
teri"
mo. One OF the ladies' to whom |
have been paying alimony has got
married again
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
up TO Date.

Showman-"Walk In. ladies and
gentlemen. and see the Axtso giants.
descendants Of long-extinct racsi"-
Meggendorfer Blastter.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14
Amenities In the Choir Iof,.

Il felt 80 sorry for you. DEAR" wills
pered the alto. with tears OF Joy In her
eyes. when your voice broke on that
high motel"
"cati" pleasantly answered the so
prano
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-12-14

Bings-Wings would not propose 70
his girl until he got out In boat
Dings-Why?
Bings-He shutters and didn't wand
her to have chance to get away.