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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
OBSERVING CHRISTMAS.
How Ono Family Made tho Holiday
Pleasant and Profitable.

Pleasant and Profitable.
TN many childless homes in this
country no preparations are be-
ing made to observe Christmas
with its old fashioned customs
and traditions. But In Germany, the
historic home of the Christmas tree
and the source of many current Christ
mas customs md devices, in no home.
from palace to hovel. however old or
poor, are the members without their
Christmas tree ut Yuletide. Where
there are no children 1t is beautiful
sight to see gray haired old men and
women, with perhaps their married
sons and daughters and grandchildren.
standing around, greeting with undls-
guised delight their well laden tr tree.
1t is an essential part of their Christ
mas aud would not be Christmas with
vut 1t.
In a refined American home in a
small city few years ago much en-
joyment was derived from a Christ
mas celebrated in childish style by n
family Of adults. During the preced-
ing year son-in-law and Il daughter
in-law had been added to the family
group, and the other members were a
father. a mother, a dear old maiden
aunt. the two married children, two
unmarried grownup sons and their
one sister. A real Christmas tree was
purchased, and the women folk trim
med it with popcorn, tnsel. candles
and all the rest Of the paraphernaua
required for genuine old fashioned
Christmas rec.
On Christmas morning the house
hold assembled. and, catching the
lection of the occasion. all sat on
floor around the tree TO receive {!
presents from bona fide Santa CT
Among the first packages distrib
were some made to recln funny !
penings of the year just passed, VIII,
had been selected In order TO create
merriment. Screams of laughter greet
ed the opening OF a package labeled
with the brides name. which was
found to contain large leather medal
inscribed with the following: For
patience in making apple jelly" Az
n novice IN the culinary department
she had struggled time and again with
the tasl, Of making this delectable dish
To her husband went a small slide
trombone. because in his boyhood days
he had aspirations toward learning to
play that instrument, practicing on "A
large one Of the ear splitting type
To the maiden aunt. an enthusiastic
admirer Of Shakespeare and n member
OF several clubs devoted TO readings"
a plaster ~ Paris bust OF Willie was
awarded one Of the boys had taken
pleasure trip south few months
before. accompanied by a valuable
camera. lie had left IL on the steam
boa. dock when be embarked and new
er recovered q. To him was given 4
photograph OF "a beautiful. camera cut
from an advertisement page II pop
ular magazine. To the father. d min
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

Christmas is a glad holiday aboard
one of Uncle Sans battleships. The
jackies deck the grim fighting ma
chine in wreaths of evergreen and hol-
ly. Even the great guns wear chap
let's. For one day In the year the EN-
blems OF peace on earth hide the
frowning front of war. The Christ
mas dinner aboard one of these float
ing forts is fully as glad as at a pri-
vate Preside.
The sailors miss n few Of the chief
delights of the season, however. The
prattle OF children is lacking, as are
the cheer of home and the smile OF
loved ones. But the Jack tars can give
and accept few presents-that is.
they can II in port where such things
can be bought
DO you know any Of Uncle Sans
sailor boyst If So would Il not be a
beautiful thing to REMEMBER THEM
THIS CHRISTMAS 2 Even a little
thing would be appreciated II would
show them some one thought OF them.
SHOP EARLY. so that the gift can be
sent in time. Indeed. for any gifts
that are 20 be sent away shopping
should be done early so that the pres.
ents may not reach their destination
two or three days late BETTER BE
BEFOREHAND One gift early Is
better than half dozen late.
Shop early and then you can be sure
OF reaching your friends. be they sail
a-s or otherwise. ON TIE DOT That
immeasurably enhances the value OF
the gift
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

We wish 10 call yogr at.cation b the
fac, that most Infectious Diseases such
as shooping cough. idiptheria and scar
tel fever are contracted when the child
has cold. Chamberlain Cough Re-
medy will quickly cure cold and great
~ lessen the danger Of contracting
these diseases. This remedy Is fam
Gus Tor its cures 81 colds. Itcontains
no opium or other narcotic and may BE
given 10 child with implicit conf
denoe. sold by Allen Urguhsr, and al
druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Ms.ssB 81
E s.,SSSSH UumrvwJ
GS~A ~ EUGENE FIELD

As was going to Bethlehem town
!: J !. ! !: !.
\ Upon the earth | cast me down ~
All underneath little tree nv Is
hat whispered in this wise to me- ~
Oh. shall stand on Calvary A
And bear what b,nhen saveth thee!" ~ -
Is up ! Jared to Bethlehem town
met shepherd coming down. ~
And thus he quoh " A wondrous sight
Hath spread before mine eyes this night "' -'A'
An angel host most fair to see.
That sung full sweetly Of tree
That shall upift on Calvary
What burthen saveth you and me"
And as gat to Bethlehem town.
10, wise men came that bore a crown.
is there" cried l. in Bethlehem
A King shall wear this diadem9"
Good sooth." they quoth and is he
That shall be lifted on the tree
And freely shed on Calvary
What blood redeemeth US and thee.
Unto Child in Bethlehem town
The wise and brought the crown.
And, while the infant smiling slept.
Upon their knees they tell and wep,.
But with her babe upon her knee
Naught rocked that Mother Of the tree
That should uplif on Calvary
What burthen saveh all and me-
Again | walk in Bethlehem town
And think on him that wears the crown
may not kiss his feet again
Nor worship him as did then
My King hath died upon the Tree
And hath outpoured on Calvary
What blood redeemeth you and me.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08


. night. o star. O land afar.
In sweet surprise q glory
Let shepherd train and angel strain
S.Es uew your Christmas story.
o dawn % gift. . heaven arift.
q Mary mystic mother
or newborn Christ Keep ye my tryst
Nita every llm. n brother
q "oo~ Sung silr OBJ faI uooatif~
OF Irnt and tuunrss meeting.
Unto wy friend this day outseri
4 .5yo4s Christmas ErestinSi
= D. h. iu Ligplncotts
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Best on Earth"

This Is The verdict Of 4 J Howell Tracy.
% who bought toiey's Honey aud Tar
Compound for bis wife. Her case vas
the worst J have ever seen, and looked
ike a sure case OF consumption. Her
lungs were sore and she ooughed alfn0st
lmcersaufy aud her voice Was hoarse
snd weak Foley's Honey and lar
Compound brought relief az once and
lees than three bottles effected com.
pleie cure Allen UrQuhart
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

To this late day wolves do a
vast amount Of damage in Russia.
The loss in domestic animals
amounts 10 100000 every
year.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

BY grating and giving special
attention to cultivation Texas
pecan growers have been able to
produce nuts from trees in four
to six years after planting
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Christmas Cheer and Charity
SANTA CLAUS PROCLAMATION.

During the month of December,
1911, every piece of mail must
carry
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS SEAL
on the back of the envelope. Ev-
cry bill statement, receipt and
check must carry seal on It's face.
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS SEALS
can be purchased for one cent each
from every live, progressive, chart
tably inclined retail merchant in
Texas. The money received from
the sale of seals will be used to es
tablish hospital home for children
crippled by tuberculosis of the
bones, and for other Anti Tubercu-
losis work Help US in the fight
against the Great White Plague.
CHRISTMAS SEAL CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE.
State Capitol Bldg, Austin, Texas,
Texas Anti-Tuberculosis Assn,
State Agents. Mail Orders Ac-
companied by Check or Money Or
der Promptly Filled
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

Considerable quantities OF
wheelbarrows are imported from
the United States into New Zea
land for the mines and railroad
com DanieS
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Where the Locality does not Count

Wherever there are people suffering
from kidney and bladder ailments. from
backache, rheumatism and urinary ir-
regularities, Foley Kidney Pills will
help them. Belvidere, III. + A Kelly,
an ex engineer, says: Three years ago
my kidneys became 30 bad that | was
compelled to give up my engine and
quit, There was severe aching pain
over the hips, followed by an infam-
nation of the bladder, and always a
thick sediment Foley Kidney Pills
made me sound and we'll man. | can
not say too much in their praise, .
Allen Urquhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

Don't Jet the baby sudef from eczema
sores or any itching Of the skin
Dosns Ointment gives instant relief
cures quickly. Perfectly safe for child.
ren. All druggist eel IL.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

You will find that Druggist every
where speak well of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. They know from long
experience in the sale Of it that in case
of coughs and colds it can always be
depended upon, and that it is pleasant
and safe to take For sale by Allen
Urquhart and all druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

Whales, because Of their great
size. are not fast swimmers.
They can make only ABOUT 10 or
= miles an hour.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
With the Coming Of Middle Age

There is letting down in the physical
forces often shown in annoying and
painful! kidney and bladder ailments
and urinary irregularities. Foley Kid
ney Pills are splendid regulating and
strengthening medicine at such time
Try them. Allen UrQuhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

IL has been estimated that the
eye Of Hy can discern an object
oue-hfth-miliioath ~ al inch 10
diameter.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Something Just as Good

Can only be the case when it is another
bottle Of Dr.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey
Every bottle the same. Look for the
bell on the bottle.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

The naval title admiral is
derived from an Arabic phrase
which means ruler 81 The sea. ''
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

Milkmaids in Switzerland
make handkerchiefs of lace that
readily sell for s. apiece-some,
indeed, for as much as $50 each.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

II you are troubled with chronic con
stiption. the mild and gentle effect o
Cham berlain's Tablets makes then
especially suited to your case. For sale
by Allen Urquhart and all Druggist
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08
Saved His Wife's Life.

"My wife would have been in her
grave to-day" writes o. II. Brown, of
Muscadiue, Ala. "if it had not been for
Dr.. Kings New Discovery. She was
down in her bed, not able to get up
without help. She had severe bron-
chial trouble and dreadful cough.
got her bottle of Dr. Kings New
Discovery, and she soon began TO
mend and was we'll in short time. F"
infallble for coughs and colds, it's the
perate lung trouble, hemorrhages la
grippe, asthma, hay fever, Group and
whooping cough. SOC. sl,00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by w. j. Sed-
berry.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

A method for removing the
carbon from coal tar, producing
a clear, transparent, golden
brown liquid, has been perfected
by Swedish chemists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-12-08

In india third class fares on all
railroads are at the rate of less
than one fathing q mile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
HIGH SCHOOL MEETS
 BESSEMER TO-DAY

The Birmingham High school will meet the fast Bessemer High school team oii the West End park diamond this after- noon at 3:30 D. m. Both teams are in the best of shape for the contest and one Of the most interesting games of the season is expected.
 When the teams met at the beginning of the season the contest lasted F in- nings before the Birmingham lads were able to prove their superiority by a to score. The Bessemer team is determined to reverse matters this afternoon ana will send its star twirler, Waters, to the slab. The local boys will pin their faith on either Whitamore, Probst or Strange Whitamore Is youngster in whom Coach Messer has a good deal Of faith, and he may make his debut for the Birmingham High school this afternoon. Strange was the lad on whom the High school depend ed 10 win the last game with Begsemer and on account of his success in that contest he may besehosen at the last mo- ment to do the pitching today Probst can be depended upon at all times to give forth the best he has in him and tic skill ful manner in which he so easily defeat ed the Howard college team makes him valuable man to have on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28

Auburn, April N-(Special.)-When the Auburn baseball team departed this aft ernoon for Selma, where it will play the Southeastern league team of that town Friday and Saturday, it went away from Auburn for the first time in four years without Curtis Mccoy, three years cap tain, and one of the best first baseman in southern college ball. Mccoy left college this week; he will go to Augusta, Ga, where he will be given a tryout at first base by the Augusta South Atlantic team, Mccoy will spend one season in profes- sional ball. After that he will enter busi- ness with his father in Birmingham.
 Deprived thus suddenly of a captain, the team has been playing uncertainty during practice all the week. Just before depar- ture this afternoon Coach Donahue ap- pointed p. D. Manning, shortstop, captain of the team. The appointment may be only temporary.
 McCoys place at first base will be filled during the Selma series by P. w. Thomp- son. a sophomore, from Quitman, Ga. Thompson is playing his first year of col lege ball, although he filled out a career on the prep diamond at Georgia Military academy.
 It may be that Coach Donahue has 'found' great ball player in John Can't ley, a boy from Littleton, Jefferson coun- ty, whose pitching against the Troy team, when he won two games for the Auburn scrubs last week, shot him suddenly into local fame. Cantley, a freshman, has been stationed on the firing line for the scrubs all of the year. He was an un- known quantity. There was never much of an opportunity for him to show what was in him until the chance came at Troy last Friday He seized it and pitched a two-hit shut-out againSt a team which has batted the other Auburn pitchers for IS and IS hits a game. The result Is that he may join the regular staff.
 After the Selma games, Auburn will play Howard and Clemson on the campus here. Later. the team will go to Mercer for a series.
 The team, composed of the best indi- vidual material of several seasons record, las played in inc most unfortunate cir cumstances this season. After defeating the strong Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical team in the first series it lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
QUAKER SCRIBE
 IS AWFUL CHESTY

W. c. Weart in the Philadelphia Tele- graph is chesty over the showing of the Qualkers. Hear him:
 Two runs and one of them a fluke, caused by Titus losing ball in the sun, were all the Giants secured in four games against the Philles.
 Titus is developing into the Ty Cobb of the National game. ''Silent John'' scored two runs, made a single and a home run, and his steal of second base in the first inning really started the Giants downfall.
 Rowan, Paskert and Lobert played star parts in yesterdays game. Manager Griffith couldn't have them back if he gave us the whole Cincinnati team and threw in Garry Hermann to boot.
 In commenting on the giving of an au- tomobile to Manager Dooin, the Pittsburg Gazette-Times says that Charlies red hair will save him the expense of getting headlight. Did Fred Clarke inspire that fling through jealousy?
 The Pittsburg Dispatch asks Cant some one stop the Phillies?" Stop them ? Why Dooin's Daisies are only getting up speed. Wait until they really get started.
 George Stone and Henry Steinfeldt are sulking because sent to minor league. When they miss few pay days they will find that even a minor league beats the wages one gets for ploughing or driving a hay rake.
 Cincinnati players are accused of talk ing a defeat as if it was a joke Former Reds with the Phillies take d victory the same way. Perhaps that's the reason Griffith got rid of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
GELNAW THINKS
 THIRTEEN LUCKY

Indianapolis, Ind, April 27-(Special.)- Automobile race drivers are supposed to be supersttious lot of mortals, but at least one of their number figures that the roodoo number ''13' has no effect on him other than to make him lucky. This is J. F. Gelnaw, driver of one of the team of two Fal cars, which is entered in the 500-mile international sweepstakes race at the Indianapolis motor speedway next Memorial Day. Gelnaw's car has been as- signed No. B by the speedway manage ment This was done at his request. So anxious was the Chicago driver to land the hoodoo number on his radiator that he telegraphed to ascertain if he could have it. In his telegram he said If possible, give me No. 13 for my car in the 50o-mile race. You can make the change easily by giving w. II. Pearce, my team mate IA instead of 121a This is the greatest favor you could confer upon me- as 1S is Jny lucky number. Wire me as soon as possible"
 Gelnaw was immediately notified that he was the only one who had asked for this number, and that every other driver in the race was satisfied to let him have it. He wired back a two-word message Thank you"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28

R. A. Baugh secretary of the Southern Golf association, made public yesterday the official programme of the tenth an- nual tournament of the assoication to be held in Nashville June 6-10. It follows:
 The Events
 No. 1. Southern championship. Qualify ing round. 36 holes. Medal play. 32 to qualify. All entrants eligible.
 No. 2. Lowest qualify score. 36 holes Medal play.
 No. 3. Second lowest qualifying score 36 holes. Medal play.
 No. 4. Team Match: Four players of any one club returning the lowest aggre- gate score in first half of qualifying round for Event No. l. Players to be named be- fore starting.
 No B. First. flight. Defeated 16 in first match play round for event No. 1.
 No. G. Second flight: The 16 lowest scores made on Tuesday immediately fol- lowing the 32 qualifying for Event No. l (See note.)
 No. [. Third flight: The 16 lowest scores following those qualifying for event No. 6. (See note).
 No. 8. Fourth flight: The 16 lowest scores following those qualifying fol Event No. !. (See note.) No. g. Fifth flight: The Is lowest scores following those qualifying for event No 8. (See note.) No. 10. Lowest net score in handicap match. IS holes. Medal play. No. Ii. Second lowest net score in hand icap match. IS holes. Medal play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
FOR THE TENTH
 SOUTHERN GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tuesday, June 6, Forenoon and After roon-Event No. 1, first half, qualifying round. IS holes. Medal play. 64 to quail fly for second half, qualifying round, Wednesday forenoon. (Contestants for events No. 6, r. and are deSerRined in this play. Event No. is determined in- this play)
 The annual meeting will be held at the club house Tuesday. June G. at s o'clock p. m.
 Wednesday, June ', Forenoon-Event No. l, second half, qualifying round. IS holes. Medal play. 32 to qualify. Events play of 96 holes.
 holes. Match play.
 Thursday. June 8, Forenoon-Event No. 1, second round. IS holes. Match play. Events Nos. 5, 6, ', and g, first round. IS holes. Match play Afternoon-Event No. 1, third round. 1S holes Match play. Events Nos. D. 6, ', 8 and g. second round. IS holes. Match play.
 Friday, June g. Forenoon or Afternoon Events Nos. 1, 5, G. T, 8 and (semts firals). IS holes. Match play. Events Nos 10 and il, handicaps. IS holes. Medal play. (Semi-fnalists in events Nos 1, 5, 6, T.. s and not eligible to contests for events Nos. 10 and ID
 Saturday, June 10, Forenoon or After noon-Event No. l (inals). 36 holes. Match play. Event No. (f1nals) S6 holes. Match play. Events Nos. 6, ', s and (finals). IS holes. Match play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28
THOMAS IS BEST
 AT INDOOR SPORTS

The leaders in the Birmingham Ath- letic club indoor meet at the finish stood thus: w. w. Thomas, 101; Gill; bert Ritchie s1; L. L. Donkle, 6s 2-3.
 The score by events follows: Standing Broad Jump-Thomas, first 8.1Ok; Donkle, Nesbit, Miiliken and G. Ritchie.
 Rope Climb-Thomas, first, 4-5 sec- onds; Nesbit Donkle, R. Ritchfe and G. Ritchie.
 Forty-five Yard Dash--Donkle, first, ' 1-5 seconds; G. Ritchie, Milliken. R. Ritchie and McGowan.
 Forty-five Yard Hurdle-R. Ritchie. first, seconds; Donkle, Thomas, Nes- bit and G. Ritchie.
 Shot Put-Donkle, first S6; G. Ritchie, R. Ritchie, Thomas and Nesbit.
 Fence vault-Thomas, first feet, and R. Ritchie.
 Potato Race--R. Ritchie. first, no time R. Ritche. Thomas. Nesbit and Donkle.
 Running High Jump-Thomas, first, feet Il inches); G. Ritchie, Donkle, R. Ritchie and Nesbit. Pole Vault-G. Ritchie, first, feet inches); Thomas, Ritchie and McGowan, Millken, Nesbit and Donkle. Springboard Jump-G. Ritchie, first, 6 feet inches Thomas, Nesbit, Me Gowan, Milliken, R. Ritchie and Donkie, the last three being tied. Hop Step and Jump-G. Ritchie, first, 34 feet 61s inches; Thomas, Nesbit. [ Donkle and McGowan. High Dive-G. Ritchie, first, feet liz inches McGowan, Nesbit, Milli- ken and Donkle. Running Broad Jump-G. Ritchie, first, 15 feet AZ inches; Thomas. Nes- bit, Milliken and McGowan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-28

The Birmingham golfers, who won the inter-city tournament in Montgomery Wednesday returned yesterday to Bir- mingham. The members are elated over their triumph.
 R. H. Baugh, who explained the team, states that the work of some of the Bir- mingham players was exceptionally good, especially that of William Badham. the 16-year-old youngster. who made the high est score of the tournament. and George c. Oliver, who won his flight over Ellis Knowles, considered by many the best golfer in the south.
 Arch Henderson spoke enthusiastically of the work of young Badham. whose driving. 1t is said, was remarkable "So fercely did he drive his ball. stated Mr. Henderson, that he put his competi-