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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
A SAINT FOR THE WEEK.
ST. JOHN, THE EVANGELIST.

BY divine inspiration st. John
wrote his own panegyric, when he
named himself in his Gospel, ''the
disciple whom Jesus loved" Our Lord
loved above all things virginia. purity,
and it was this grace which endeared
st. John to the Sacred Heart. St.
John, the youngest of the Apostles in
age, was called to follow Christ on the
banks of the Jordan during the first
days of our Lords ministry. He was
one of the privileged few present at
the TRANSPORTATION and the Agony in
the garden. At the Last Supper, his
head rested on the bosom of Jesus,
and in the hours of the Passion, when
others fed or denied their Master,
st. John, with a courage which is the
prerogative of chastity, kept his place
by the side of Jesus, and at the last
stood by the Cross with Mary. From
the Cross the dying Saviour be-
queathed His Mother to the care of
the faithful Apostle, who from that
hour took her to his own" thus fifty,
as ST. Austin says, ito a virgin
was the Virgin intrusted. After the
Ascension, St. John lived first at
Jerusalem, and then at Ephesus. He
was thrown by Domitian into a
cauldron of boiling oil, and is thus
reckoned a martyr, though miracu-
lousy preserved from hurt. After
wards he was banished to the isle of
Patmos, where he received the
heavenly visions described in the
Apocalypse. He died at great age
| in peace, at Ephesus, in the year 100.
It was st. Johns special gift to show
forth the mysteries of the Godhead.
| mot undeservedly," says st. Angus
tine, lis this Evangelist compared to
the eagle. He has elevated his
preaching higher and far more
sublimely than the others. The&
walked with the Lord on the earth al
with man; bat he scars like an
eagle above the earth, above the skies.
and beyond all created beings; and
reaching to Him by whom all things
| were made, gazes upon the light OF
the Interchangeable Truth, with those
keenest and steadfast eyes of the
heart. He has spoken concerning the
Divinity as none others have" So
too, st. John is the one prophetic seer
of the New Testament. To him alone
was it granted to see and to describe
the heavenly Jerusalem, with the
Lamb on His throne; the woman
| clothed with the sun. and the army
| of angelic spirits.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
HOW 1T WAS in BETHLEHEM.

The little town of Bethlehem on the
first Christmas night is type or inn
age of what the Church is today in
the midst of this mighty world. We
are tempted to say: "Can Christ our
God be really here in the Blessed
Sacrament, and yet so much evil is IN
the world, and SO many men are dis
believers?" How was it in Bethle-
hem? God had really come to earth;
and in that stable of Bethlehem were
the hottest of creatures. Mary and
Joseph, with the Divine Source OF all
holiness in their loving guardianship;
vet men had turned them from their
doors, had given them no welcome,
and. all around the vast earth, who
knew that their Redeemer had come
to save them? A few shepherds wei
coined Him, the Good Shepherd OF US
all. Gods ways are not our ways,
nor are His thoughts our thoughts.
We must submit to life's mysteries,
many of which, we may believe, will
be unravelled at the end. Says Car
dinal Manning:
Some are scandalized at the mix
ture of good and evil in the Church.
not knowing the Scriptures, not be-
Heying the word of God The mix
ture of good and evil is permitted in
the turbulent sea of this world. but
they shall be separated on the eternal
shore. And yet, though there be an
evil mixture in the visible Church OF
Christ bad Christians and Catholics,
men whose lives are scandal and a
shame the sanctity of the Church is
never tainted. It depends not on
men,
And even with that depressing mys
terry lost graces'-let us not de-
spair M. Dupont, known as the Holy
Man OF Tours. used to have recourse
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
FEAST OF THE CIRCUMCISION.

The Feast of the Circumcision of
our Lord, celebrated on the eighth
day after Christmas, comedies with
the New Years day of the secular
year, and was, on that account, ap-
pointed as festival day in the earn-
est times of Christianity. The Coun-
ell of Tours, held in the year 57O,
speaks of it as having been. long OBJ
served. On this and the two following
days the pagans were wont to cele-
brate feasts in honor of their gods
by acts of RIGHTEOUSNESS and de-
bauchery. The Christians. therefore
observed these days as days OF prayer
and fasting, in order thus strictly TO
distinguish themselves from the
pagans, and to guard themselves
against taking part in their abomlna-
lions. When paganism died out the
Christians continued to observe tnls
day, not, however, as a day OF pen
ance. but as a feast-day, because the
celebration of this day was no longer
attended with any danger Tor them.
The commemoration OF the circuh-
cision of the Lord is an admonition TO
use not to be, as were formerly the
Jews. of "uncircumcised hearts and
ears. always resisting the Holy
Ghost" but to begin the new year IN
righteousness and thorough change
of heart. We may also regard the
circumstance that on this day the
adorable name of Jesus was given TO
the Saviour, as a most precious New
Years gift; for, although we celebrate
a week before the joyful event OF the
birth of the long-expected Messias, II
was on this day that he was, hrst
solemnly declared to be our saviour
and Redeemer-for this is what the
name of Jesus signifies.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
THE STRIFE INVISIBLE

go iii peace, and God bless you,'
said Father Barry as he closed the
slide of the confessional and turned
to open the one on the other side. A
woman was kneeling there, her face
marked by lines of care, but revealing
at the same time a refinement that
could only have sprung from innate
nobility of soul. An old black rosary
was twined about her toil-worn fingers
and her lips were moving.
Simply she made her confession, a
trite tale of little failings that never
gave a hint of the tragedy that hung
over her life. At it's close she sighed
half unconsciously and heavier than
she realized.
"Is there anything else that is
troubling your the priest asked.
She hesitated.
IF can help you in any way he
added, do not be afraid tor tell me;
that is what am here for, you know, Z
and a quiet smile lit up his face.
But it would take your time from
other penitents," she ventured tim
idly.
With one hand the priest pushed the
curtain of the confessional aside and
looked out In the fast-growing dark
ness he could distinguish few kneel-
ing figures scattered here and there
about the church. Some were at the
altar rail, but at the moment no one
was in front of his confessional. BE
at peace: you are taking no ones
time,'' he said. Now, what is the
trouble ~
Touched by his fatherly manner,
tears sprang to the eyes of the kneel-
! ing woman. st had not meant ever
to tell a SOUL" she faltered, "for he
| is good man when he is not in his
cups" As she spoke picture of her
husband as he was on the morning OF
their marriage flashed before her;
then the contrast, as he was now. his
face bloated and disfigured, his whole
self changed. But it must not be her
finger that would point him as an oh.
ject of scorn to the priest
/ Father, cannot tell 1t, she said
Pray for me" and she arose to 90.
The priests voice stopped her. Lis
ten to me-" he said grayely. DO moi
fear that what you tell me- would be
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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
ONE WOMAN.

have known many mothers-wise
and good
And very tender-but with you
there goes
That spirit Of rejoicing that arose
When God first planned the gift of
motherhood.
Such joys you give to little hearts,
nor less
Your will to make them merry
Never Spring
Was wiser for her wee things bios
soming
Than you to wake child to happi-
ness.
Through every thought Of you I hear
the gay,
Delicious mirth Of children like the
gush
OF singing fountains; and the happy
rush
or little feet that dance toward holt
day
Seem ever following where'er you
The JOY you give comes back to you
in love-
-TheodosiG Garrison, in The Rosary
Magazine.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
SUNDAY 4 WITHIN THE oc-
TAvE or THE NATIVITY.

EPiSTLE: When the fulness
OF the time was come, God sent
his Son, made Of a woman, made
under the law: that he might
redeem them who were under
the law: that we might receive
the adoption of sons. And be-
cause you are sons, God hath
sent the spirit of his Son into
your hearts, crying: Abba,
Father.
GOSPEL: Behold, this child
10 set for the fall, and for the
resurrection of many in Israel,
and for sign which shall be
contradicted: and thy own soul
sword shall pierce, that out Of
many hearts thoughts may be
revealed.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-12-30
A><Sl0IIONd,s
JDocTRiNAE. EffUReIcAL.l
to St. Anthony Of Padua for lost

to St. Anthony of Padua for "lost
graces."
When he learned of a person who
had trifed with or neglected oppor-
tunities for sanctification, he besought
dear st. Anthony to obtain for him
another chance to use those favors of
the Holy Ghost, and he recommended
others to do likewise, saying: I'VE
can never know how much true SEN
timent of faith is capable of effecting
in the search for lost graces."
The Divine Babe of Bethlehem
favored st. Anthony with special
graces in mystical union of holy pray
er. Let us make the dear saint our
intercessor at Christmastide to gain
for us gifts that our carelessness has
lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Boston Bulls.
Boston Transcript

Boston Transcript
There's an old yarn about a fat AMI
lean duelist. The fat one complained
that he offered a much larger mark TO
his antagonists bullets, wehereupon
the lean proposed chalking his outline
on the fat ones body and no shot out
side the chalk line would be counted.
We were reminded of this story by
the following notice which an accident
insurance company has placed in thc
elevators of several office buildings:
This elevator is limited to II pei
sons. All over that number riding in
this car do so at their own risk"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
An Abbey Enjoyed Life.
(Kansas City Starr

\AA'NhiSoS NY ANCtA y
"The late EdwH A. Abbey, the Am
erican painter who lived in Londop
was only comfortably off, whereas lie
might have been rich"
The speaker, a Chicago art deal T.
had just returned from Europe. He
continued:
! dined one ening with Abbey in
1's rcuse in CheI ea and after DINER
We 'ralked in the tlue twilight en- INC
Chelsea embankment.
AS we passed OLD Swan House and
ClocI' House, and the other SUPERB res
licences that front the river, | ap-
preached Abbey for his extravagarce
why l said pointing toward
Clock House, if you had saved your
money you might be living in a palace
like that today,
But Abbey with laugh, rather got
the better of me. He ratified off this
epigram-and it's an epigram I'll al
ways remember when I'm tempted to
be parsimonious:
Some folks he said, are so busy
something by for a rainy day
that they get little or no good out of
pleasant weather."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Notice Sale of Realty.
GEORGIA, SUMTER COUNTY.

By virtue of an order of the Court
of Ordinary of Sumter county, Geor-
gia, there will be sold at public cutlery
on the first Tuesday in November,
1911, before the courthouse door in
said county, between the legal hours
of sale, the following described real
estate, belonging to the estate of DR..
H. j. Logan, late of said county, de-
ceased, located in the town of Plains,
Ga, viz: one store house and lot; one
vacant lot; one-half interest in an of
flee building. Also fifty acres of lands
in the Seventeenth district of Sumter
county, Georgia. Terms announced on
day of sale.
J. r. and T. C. LOGAN,
Administrators in Estate of H. ]. Lo-
gan, deceased.
6-13-20-27 pd
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
PEACH ORCHARD AND FARM
FOR SALE AT AMERICCS

Containing 200 acres, located two
miles west from Ameri,us on S. A. l..
railroad: spur track located about
center of farm at packing house;
about 100 acres in peaches, rs open
for cultivation and % acres in wood;
5000 Elbertas, 1000 Governor Hogs,
5000 Georgia Bellies trees six and sew
en- years old. The soil is good and
adapted for dairy, truck or cotton
plenty of good spring water; good
residence and three tenant houses.
Telephone line to place. This is one
of the most desirable farms in the
state and will be sold reasonable. For
further particulars address.
F. D. MITCHELL,
Proprietor.
P. o. Box 1924, Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
STORIES
WORTH READING.
Here's One On Ma.
(The Woman's Daily.)
= \ 4 \ \ \ 4 \ \ \ \ y \ \ \ =

Bill" Jones, Louisiana storekeeper
went to New Orleans to buy goods
They reached home before he did
When the boxes were delivered at his
store his wife happened to look at the
largest; she uttered loud cry and
called for a hammer A neighbor, hear
ing the screams, asked what was the
matter. The wife pale and faint, point
ed to an inscription on the box which
read: Bill inside"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Whose putteth his trust in the Lord
is safe.-Prov. xxx, o.

In the darkest hour through which 4
human soul can pass. whatever else is
doubtful this is at least certain. If
there be no God and no future state.
yet even then, it is better to be gener-
GUS than selfish, better to be chaste
than licentious, better to be true than
false, better to be brave than tc &c a
coward. Blessed beyond all earthly
bessedness is the man who, In the
tempestuous darkness of the soul, has
dared to hold fast to these venerable
landmarks. Thrice blessed is he, who,
when all is drear and cherries within
and without, when his teachers terrify
him, and his friends stink from him,
has Obstinately chung to moral good
Thrice blessed, because his night shall
pass into clear, bright day.. w.
Robertson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

The death of Cornelius Bliss, for
many years treasurer of the Republic
can national committee, removed a
man who might have thrown a food
light of information on how much it
cost to elect Republican presidents
and which trusts and combines Cough
ed up" the most freely for that pur-
pose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

The secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce of Macon declines to allow
newspaper reporters in the meetings.
The Chamber of Commerce of that city
is evidently the secretary's personal
property.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
The Same Old Issue.

cleveland Plain Dealer)
He had just launched the momentous
question.
The pretty girl shook her head.
NO" she replied. Then she blithely
added, But we can always remain
good friends"
He smiled bitterly as he reached for
his hat
Reciprocity without annexation"
he muttered and stalked away.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
An Important Distinction.
Washington Starr

Il thought there would be trouble
when you discovered that those two
poker players We're in coIlusion.'
Yes" replied Three-Finger Sam. 1T
looked dangerous till they explained
that they weren't cheating but were
operating under a gentlemen's
agreement"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Elk Gov, Browns verbal castigation
Of present governor Smith is none too
severe. But unless Hoke is trying %
dictate his successor we fail to see the
relevancy of it all at this juncture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Many Georgians will say Amen" to
Joe Browns declaration that a man
holding a judicial position should not
be out on the busting seeking another
political job. Russell's course in this
respect has weakened his chances very
materially.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Her Suspicious Aroused.
NouisviIIe Courier-JournaI.l

V-1OOIIoFIIIE NJUI TT y . u I10I'7
My father perusaded me to take a
course in domestic science"
And how do you like the course?"
well, it looks like ordinary kitchen
work to me. If my suspicious are con
frmed l shall drop the course and
make father buy me a $50 hat"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

After all, it seems to be a case where
former Governor Brown wants a vim
dication. Then, of course, Hoke would
have to be indicated the next time.
And 50 the endless cycle of vindica-
lions would continue. Let's break loose
from that sort of thing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

"The welfare OF the state is superior
ID considerations of party" declares
the Baltimore Sun. This is rank
heresy in the eyes of the average pol
itician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Look out for the green and artific-
tally ripened oranges. The health au-
thorities of various cities will bar them
from sale. They are regarded as high
ly injurious to the health Of consum-
ers, especially children. Shut them
out of Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

That Denver woman who wants a
divorce because her husband is 80
ugly is probably mad because no other
v'oman envies her the possession of
him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

The Moultrie Observer says that
Little Joe" knows he cannot win I'M
ices he can drag Hoke Smith and the
Ftanta Journal into the fight. Bit
F"7pose they refuse to be dragged?
What then?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Taft spoke to the deaf and dumb the
other day. About a year from now he
will realize that the nation was deaf to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

The Macon Telegraph, referring to
TIE secretary of the Macon Chamber of
Commerce, says 'it is hardly worth
while wasting the lather to shave an
ass"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Whisky will be an issue in Georgia
for many, many years, no matter which
side wins. That is one of the assured
things in state politics.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
The Poor Mans Need,
(Pittsburg Post.l

ITIIISUUTB TOSt.1
What a poor young man needs is a
thrifty, economical wife"
You talk like an animated home
journal. What poor young man really
needs is rich, liberal wife"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

AS an author Little Joe" is MAIN
tanning his literary reputation. AS the
maker of campaign issues he has lost
his cunning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Modern Education.
(Pittsburg Post, J

Fifth grade this year, Tommy"
yes, sir"
You're in decimals or fractions now,
no doubt.
mo sir. I'm in crochet work and clay
modelling now"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Having secured the coveted prize in
Washington Gov. Smith is probably
largely immune to Little Joe's" crit
icisms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

The people continue to refuse to get
excited. As the Augusta Chronicle
says, Really what does it matter
which one is governors"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

If Pope Brown is elected they will
get their whisky from Jacksonville; if
Dick Russell is elected they will get It
from Savannah or Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

This is the tax a man must pay to
his virtues-they hold up a torch to
his vices and render those frailties
notorious in him which would have
passed without observation in another.
Cotton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Beattie says he 'Will show them how
q man should die. What he really
means is how a soulless fiend can die.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
SOME
MORNING SMILES.
y = = + \ = - ++++++++
DiSOrdered Fancy.

Poor Pipps, a hearty eater,
Did wake and loudly cry,
q dreamed | saw a meter
That could not tell a lie!"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Joe is running as a protest against
Hoke. 1t may be a successful protest,
but We doubt it.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

If Russell and Little Joe" are both
anti-Smith wont they cut each others
throats, politically speaking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Poor Hoke! They want to use him
as the foot ball in this gubernatorial
race.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Americas, Ga, Octber II, 1911

We doubt if eX-GOv. Brown can
smoke Gov. Smith into the open.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

So Hoke is the goat of the campaign.
after all.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Aunt Mary (horrified)-G grac-
ious, Harold, what would your mother
say if she saw you smoking cigarettes?
Harold (calmly)-She'd have fit
They're her cigarettes.-Harpers
Weekly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
4 Cheap Skate.
Houston Post.

Our idea of a cheap skate is man
who will tell lie for 10 cents and give
a nickel in change.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

True popularity takes deep root and
spreads like blossoms; for nothing
that is false can be lasting-Cicero.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Will the liquor interests put up L
barrel to help carry the election?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

HYou
Propositions
You will Buying FarmF
most Amy Size Proposition You mention
a The Many Places We for Sale
II Thinner
nearly all n cultivation, o tenant houses = '
from school
land
$35 Del " "
SthI, lin
anlvel veryr asonahe.
eandis Ievean
The land the
this.
pebb land uhvaton. axmisn omLe
1S9
the
5peracr
We show
Alarm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14
Corrected.

The Artist-Just little daub of
mine, you see, dear Madam.
Miss Gush (gushingly)-Oh no! You
are entirely too modest. should call it
quite big daub.-Puck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

Read the want ads.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-10-14

OFFICIAL ORGAN:
City of Americus.
Sumter County.
Webster County
Iailroad Commission of Georgia For
Third Congressional District.
y. S. Court Southern District Of
Georgia.