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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
MADAM. l AM SANTA oLAus.".

MADAM. I AM SANTA CLAUS,
house cause we were so poor. And
want a stocking full Of toys, like the
other boys. and a new sled. and pair
of skates. and thought if l saw Santa
Claus I'D ask him."
Here a soft voice from the window
called Lionel! Lionelp' and the ap-
partition slipped down from the gate
and ran away
"A cunning little roguew thought
Mardifield. Santa Claus, eh? An old
gentleman with long white beard
ha! ha! ha! And l might have had
just such chubby rascal of grand
son as that If only-I wonder IL they
would object to my adopting him!
Santa Claus. eh? Well believe
will turn Santa Claus for once!'
The stars were shining out, tiny
points of gold, through the darkness
of the Christmas eve. when Mr.. Mardi-
field knocked at the door Of the little
cream colOred cottage.
''Come mr. gentle voice called. and
Mardifield. cropping his way through a
semilighted hallway. found himself in
the presence of a sweet faced woman,
in pillowed chair. her fingers busted
In some piece Of knitting.
Madam" said he. bowling courteous
ly, Il am Santa Clausw
And then he told her the story of
how little Lionel had accosted him In
the morning.
"You are very kind, SIR" said the
woman TREMENDOUSLY. 1--WE are poor-so
poor, I'm fact, that the barest necessa-
ries of life are sometimes beyond our
reach-and little Lonel's dream Of San
IA Claus must have gone unrealized II
1t were not for your thoughtful con.
alteration"
She smiled family. with motion OF
her white transparent hand toward
the chimney, but as Mr.. Mardifield
turned round to look he started as If
smitten by some sudden blow.
my Godr' he gasped. whose picture
Is that hanging over the mantelT
my husbands portrait. sir"
your husbands! Then" and be
turned once more to face her, you are
Charley's wifeP'
"My husbands name was Charles
Mardifield," she answered. Little Lilo
mel, awakened by the loud voice in
which the old gentleman had spoken.
sat up in his bed. with disheveled curls
and big eyes.
"Santa Claus, Santa Clausw he cried
Mamma. knew he'd conner
"My child" said Mr.. Mardifeld, lift
ing the little form in his arms. Santa
Claus has sent you grandfather"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

We wish to call your attention To-
the fact that most infectious diseas-
es such as whooping cough, diphthe-
ria and scarlet fever are contracted
when the child has cold Chamber
lain Cough Remedy will quickly cure
a cold and greatly lessen the danger
of contracting these diseases. This
remedy Is famous for its cures OF
colds. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic and may be given to child
with implicit confidence. Sold by
all dealers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

plete satisfaction in the morning.
After short use of this remedy all
forms of outside aid can oe dispensed
with and nature will again act alone.
All classes of good American people
keep it in the home for ills of the
stomach. liver and bowels, and among
the thousands who have written the
doctor that they will never be without
1t are Mrs. ]. W. Brooks. Durham. N. c.,
and Mrs. C. NJ. Branch, Apex. N. c. A
dose of it has saved many a person from
a serious illness.
Anyone wishing to make trial of this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar large bottle (family sizel can
have sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply addressing Or.
w. B. Caldwell. 405 Washington 81.
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
The PeeviSh Child
Needs a Laxative

play and when it sulks drowsily or
cries you may depend on it something
physical is the matter. If you see no
evidences of a serious ailment you will
not be wrong if you quietly give il a
dose of mild laxative that evening on
putting it to bed.
The remedy most generally recon-
mended for this purpose is DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin, which mothers
throughout the country have been giving
their children for a quarter of a cenl
fury. Today thousands of families are
using it where hundreds used it then,
and there must be good reason for this
word of mouth recommendation.
It is admittedly the perfect laxative
for children. women, old people and all
Others who need gentle 5oWei stimu-
liant and nor riolent salt. cathartic
pill or doctored water. DR.. Caldwell s
Syrup Pepsin will act gently. and when
taken before retiring will bring COM
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
Mr.. MARDIfIELD'S
CHRISTMAS GRANDSON
- WONDER who they arer' said
old Mr.. Mardifield.

WONDER VINO tuey are! sdlu
old Mr.. Marditield.
He was standing at the win
dow of the breakfast room.
looking across the sunny street at an
unpretend;ng little cottage.
Whom do you mean. uncle7" asked
Clara Barton, who expected to be her
granduncle's heiress.
why. those people across the way"
"Oh. common folks. | dare say. No
body else would live In that house"
Old Mardifield came to the breakfast
table He sighed softly as he took
the cup from Clara's jeweled hand,
Uncle. dear. you are very silent"
said Clara
II was only thinking. my DEAR" said
the old gentleman apOlogetically.
only thinkingr' Yes, his mind had
gone back years along the dusty track
of time. and he had been mutely pom
dering upon what the result would
have been had he shaped his course
differently I'm the days that were gone.
He had had a son once. OF whom he
had been proud and fond. and if
Il would have done anything for
him-anything," thought Mardifield.
swallowing his coffee. IF he would
only have been willing to consult my
feelings little But when he mar
ried that western girl 1t was Ike
drawing gulf between US. and he
knew it But he's dead now. and even
on his deathbed he was too proud to
send for his old father
These were the thoughts that were
passing through old Marditield's mind. .
AS the old gentleman was returning
from walk later in the cool sunsbirie
little fellow hanging over the gate
accOSted him eagerly. -
Sir. are you Santa ClausW
Not that know of Why?"
"You are like, the picture In my
book" said the boy-"a fat old gentle
man. with long white beard and lots
of parcels And my mamma said
Santa Claus wouldn't come to our
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

has proved so satisfactory a liver
stimulant and reliever of biliousness.
and to entirely take the place of cal
omel without any danger or restric-
ton of habits or diet, that there are
dozens of preparations springing up
with limitations of its claims.
But Dodson's Liver Tone is guar
anteed to do all that is claimed for it.
and if you are not satisfied with It,.
Ed C.. Bruce will hand your money
back with a smile. Any person go
ing to this store for bottle of Dod-
sons Liver Tone will be sure of get
ing a large bottle of this genuine
remedy in exchange for his half dol
lar.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
Coughing at Night.

One bad cough can keep the whole
family awake at night. Phil Disor-
neau. Schaffer, Mich. says: Il could
not sleep on account of bad cough,
and was very weak. l used Foley's
honey and Tar Compound. and soon
the cough left and l slept soundly at
night" I.obert's Pharmacy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
Foils a Foul Plot.

When a shameful plot existst be-
tween liver and bowels to cause dis
tress by refusing to act, take DR..
Kings New Life Pills, and end such
abuse of your system. They gently
compel right action OF stomach, liver
and bowels, and restore your health
and all good feelings. 25c at all drug
stores.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
The Secret Terror

The haunting fear of sickness and
helplessness is the secret terror Of
The working man. Health is his cap
ital. Kidney diseases sap man s
strength and vitality. They lessen his
earning capacity. Foley Kidney Pills
Hring back health and strength by
healing the disease They are the
best medicine made for kidney and
bladder troubles. The genuine are
in the yellow package. Refuse any
substitute Roberts Pharmacy.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

fishes regular bowel movements The
price, large package, $100; small
size, 25c. Sold by all druggists.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Trade at home because your home
merchant insult some day give you a
lifting hand of credit when you need
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Go to DEVOE'S for the best assort-
ment of fancy and family groceries
At lowest prices Phone 1903.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Buy a box OF Perfectos for Xmas
present for your sweetheart, husband,
brother or son. BRUNSWICK SM0-
KER MFG. CO, the best cigar made,
$3.50 per box.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Children's Carts, Wagons ana
S.v Jugs at G. f. Gays.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

SIMMONS RED y LIVER REGU-
LATOR cures constipation and estab-
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

White Rose Coffee-none better.
Phoenix Grocery Co
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Fresh Macaroni, New Cheese and
Gutter at DEVICES.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

Sugar Beet Pulp for COW feed. j. M.
BURNETT.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20

You have probably heard dozens OF
ines the old story that a drug store
vas "A place to get something just as
,ocd.' There is at least one drug
list in the world that you can't say
his about.
1t is certain that an inferior arti-
lie will never be substituted for
Guaranteed one by Bruce's Drug
store. Take for instance a safe, re-
able remedy for constipation and
liver trouble like Dodson's Liver
Zone. This harmless vegetable liquid
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
You Will Eat Better, Sleep Better,
Get Up Refreshed-strensth, Vim
and Energy Return.

It's wonderful what
YOU'LL what a difference q
WONDER few doses make in
HOW 1T persons who are
HAPPENED. overworked nerve
strained and run
down.
Persons who have lost energy and
ambition, who can't eat and do not
sleep well, who feel tired and drow-
sy; persons who set up feeling as
tired as before going to bed, will
marvel at the wonderful change after
taking a tablespoonful of Root Juice
Compound before each meal for few
days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
TdiS DRUGGISl GIVES YOU
JUST WHAT YOU ASK FOR

he Old Joke About Something Just
sc Good" Doesn't Apply to This
Drug Store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-12-20
NOW I'M CUMFY

A good book and cup of White Rose Ceyon Tea
what could body wan, of winters afternoon?
White Rose Ceylon Tea has that delcacy Of flavor, that
satisfying aroma, that appeals to the most fastidous
of tea epicures. 1t comes to you in air-tght sealed foil
packages. that retain all of the native flavor and fra
GRANGE. Picked prepared and packed under the most
scientific sanitary conditions
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
) Chicago Yesterday afternoon.

to Chicago yesterday afternoon
Mrs Zacharias OF South Chicago were
guests of Mrs. John Zacharias, 133rd
street and Ontario avenue yesterday.
Miss Louise Jordan visited friends
in Englewood yesterday
Mrs. Hopkfnson has been quite sick
since Sunday. suffering with rheuma-
/ tisnn.
Miss Helen Zacharias wak in HAM
mond Wednesday shopping.
Mrs. Lfndberg is slightly improved.
Mrs. s. L. Brown was shopping in
Hammond yesterday.
Mrs. Lizzie Dahlen died at the home
of her son, Charles Dahlen, 1929 On
tario avenue. Tuesday, March H. Serv-
ices will be held at the residence at 2
p. m, Thursday. thence by carriage to
Oak Hill cemetery, Hammond. Mrs
Dahlen was born in Sweden, Nov. %
1923, and came to Hegewisch after the
death eff her husband. where for the
past twelve years she has made hei
home, dividing her time with her son
Charles Dahlen. and daughter. Mrs. An
derson. She leaves to mourn her loss
five children, two of whom-John and
Christine, live in Sweden, Andrew Dab
len of Michigan, Mrs. Anderson and
/ Charles Dahlen.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
THROW OUT THE LINE
Give the Kidneys Help and Many
People Will Be Happier.

Throw Out the Life Line
The kidneys need help.
They're overworked-can't get the
poison filtered out of the blood.
They're getting worse every minute.
VIII you help them?
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought
thousands of kidney sufferers back
from the verge of despair.
Read this case
". Z. Winters, f. Chicago street.
East Chicago Ind, says: Il suffered for
n long time from pains in the small Of
my back and I had other difficulties
which led me to believe that my kid
neys were disordered Having heard
Doan's Kidney Pills highly recommend
ed. I decided to try them and procured
a supply. The results of their use wera
gratifying. Every symptom of my
trouble was quickly removed and l was
restored to good health. 1t gives me
pleasure to endorse Doan's Kidney
Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
tents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
AXE no other.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14

II.
Mr. and Mrs Henry f. Beaubien of
Laporte avenue entertained Edward
Bogardus, head of the traffic depart
ment of the Standard Oil CO.. Chicago,
at dinner last evening.
Mrs George 7. Gray, who has been
spending several months here at the
home of Mrs. Frank n Gavit of oliver
street since breaking up housekeeping,
expects to leave tomorrow night for
Franklin. Pa. to make her home with
relatives. Mrs. Gray's many friends re-
greet extremely TO see her leaving our
city, as she has been a prime mover in
many of the affairs of our city. and In
this role win be greatly missed Mrs.
Henry Beaubien is entertaining at a
luncheon in Mrs. Gray's honor today.
John Welsby of New York avenue
has returned home from Pennsylvania.
where he attended the funeral of Mrs.
WelSby's mother.
U. G. Swartz of sheridan avenue is
| improving slowly from his relapse with
| typhoid fever.
| Edward Matthias of sheridan avenue
who has been i'll with typhoid fever is
now able to be out.
| Mrs. March of Oil City. Pa. has
moved to Whiting. and is assisting
| Mrs. r. p Lesser in her dressmakine
establishment.
| A number of shriners and wives from
| Whiting heard the lecture on the
] Grand Canyon of Arizona" by w. NJ
/ Brigham 1T the Masonic temple. il
Hammond. given under the direction o,
Orak temple.
/ Mrs. Ruth Campbell and son are ex
/ pected home from Franklin, Pa. where
they have spent several weeks visiting
| relatives.
Mrs. Drew Hyatt and two children
| who have been here visiting her broth
er. Hugh NJ. Atkin, and family of La
| porte avenue, returned to their hom
| in Philadelphia yesterday.
Mrs. william Reed of Chicago wa
the guest of Mrs. SalIyer of Park Man
| or yesterday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
WHITING AND ENVIRONS

Miss Edith Langenhan and brother
Arthur Langenhan spent Tuesday eeve-
ming visiting Hammond friends.
Miss Mildred Duggan of Pennsyi-
vania avenue will entertain the c. d.
girls at a St. Patrick's party.
Misses Esther Holman. of Hammond
and Esther Gloomberg of East Chicago
were the guests of Miss Mildred Stew
art last evening for the Hammond
Whiting basketball game
Mrs. W. W. O'Hara OF Laporte ave-
nue. is entertaining her sister from I'm
ion Mills, Ind.
The regular meeting of the Daughters
of Rebekah was held last evening. In
station will be held at the next meet
ing
Frank b. Miles of Laporte avenue
was the guest of relatives in Hobart
The Eastern star held their regular
meeting on Monday night, at which five
members were initiated into the chap
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
BURNHAM.

Tuesday was primary election day in
Burnham. There were two tickets in
the field. The progressive. peoples
ticket and the independent peoples
ticket. Those that got the nomination
on the progressive ticket are as fol-
lows:
For elerk-William Smith. 81 votes.
For trustees-Hitchcock. "a; Chester
Eldred, %, and Otto Heigel, 2S.
Those that got the nomination on the
independent ticket are:
For clerk - John N Burnham, 20
votes.
For trustees. s. Doe. "a: William
Schroeder, IS; w c. Neel, 10.
Mrs. r. Rau of Center avenue spent
Tuesday in Chicago visiting her par
ents.
NJ. Sloviac of Chicago made a bust
ness trip to Burnham Tuesday.
Mrs. Wilson and family moved from
Pullman avenue Tuesday morning back
TO Hammond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
ROBERTSDALE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Vets and children and
mother. Mrs. Moore, saw Mutt and
Jeff' at the Hammond theatre Sunday
Mrs. Houlsworth and Miss Frances
Simon of Pearl street were the guests
OF Hammond friends Monday.
William Slagel who is confined to
St Marget's hospital with typhoid
fever, had slight back set the early
part of the week, but is reported doing
nicely at this writing.
Mrs Edison Moore of Roberts avenue
was initiated into the mysteries of the
Eastern Star lodge at Whiting Mon
day evening.
Postmaster Schaaf attended a bust
ness meeting in East Chicago Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. c. Buell. of Indiana boulevard
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mills
of East Side last evening.
Mrs. James Ryron of Pearl street was
a Hammond shopper Tuesday
Mr. Miller of Roberts avenue, who is
suffering with cancer of the stomach,
is reported very low at his home.
Mrs Richard Smith of Indiana boule-
ward attended a party in South Chicago
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Edmunds of South Chi
i, in Roberts avenue last evening.
! Reese. the little son of Mr.. and Mrs
r. Buehler of Roberts avenue. is on the
sick list.
| Mrs. Jacob Ease of Roberts avenue
spent Tuesday visiting friends in Chi
cage.
| Thomas Rafter OF the fire department
was a Hammond business visitor Tues'
day.
Julius zimmerman was confined to hi:
home in Indiana boulevard by Hines:
! Tuesday.
| The teachers training class will NEE
this evening at the home of Rev. S. E
| Schrader of Indiana boulevard.
Mrs. Mcmillan of Indiana boulevard
was among the Chicago shoppers Tues
day.
Friday evening the Junior choir vii
meet at the home of Miss Mollie Frees
of Harrison avenue.
WHY ARE YOU NOT A TIME.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
GAS, INDIGESTION
AND DYSPEPSIA GO
IN FIVE MINUTES

Why not Oct some now-this mo-
mont, and forever rid yourself OF
Stomach trouble and Indigestion? A
dieted stomach gets the blues and
grumbles. Give it a good eat, then
take Papes Diapepsin to start the di-
gestive juices working. There will be
no dyspepsia or belching of Gas or
quotations of undigested food: no feel
ing like lump of lead in the stomach
or heartburn. sick headache and Dizzi-
ness, and your food viii not ferment
and poison your breath with nauseous
odors.
Pape's Diapepsin costs only so cents
for a large case at any drug store here.
and will relieve the most obstinate case
of Indigestion and Upset Stomach in
five minutes.
There is nothing else better to take
Gas from Stomach and cleanse the
stomach and intestine. and, besides. one
single dose will digest and prepare for
assimilation nto the blood all your
food the same as a sound, healthy
stomach would do 1t.
When Diapepsin works. your stomach
rests-gets itself in order. cleans I'M
and then you feel like eating. when
you come to the table, and what you
eat viii do you good.
Absolute relief from all stomach
Misery is waiting for you as soon as
you decide TO take a little Diapepsin
Tell your druggist that you want Pape :
! Diapepsin. because you want to become
thoroughly cured this time
Remember. il your stomach feels ont
| of order and uncomfortable now. you
can surely get relief in five minutes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
HEGEWISCH.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reed of Cor
ondolet avenue visited with the lat
ter's parents in Hammond Sunday.
Mrs. Rofinot of Superior avenue is
entertaining her brother and family of
Berrien Springs. Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Laundering visited
with friends in Englewood Sunday.
Miss Gladys Argadine entertained
Miss Irene Beckman of Roseland at
dinner last evening.
Mrs. E. Jacobson attended a meet
ing of the Rose club at Mrs. McDon-
aids in Woodlawn
Frank Book is quite i'll with an at
tack of tonsilitis.
Mr.. Hopkinson made a business trip
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14

many events OF interest toall.
The last number of the lecture
course was Thursday night. March Z.
and was great success. There was
good audience and everybody was
well satisfied. 1t is not often we have
the privilege of hearing such talent.
Mr.. Elliott attended u meeting of
the executive board at Hammond Sat-
urday to arrange for the annual track
meet of the Lake county high schools.
1t will be held May 25.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14

Mrs. James Patton and Mrs. Chester
Eldred of Park avenue attended the
lodge at Pullman last eevning
spent Tuesday afternoon here on bust
ness.
Miss Myrtle Gustafson of Pullman
avenue was a Hammond shopper Tues
day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14
LOWELL.

An infant child belonging to Mr..
and Mrs. John McMahan was burned
yesterday.
A two weeks old child belonging to
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe of Shelby
died yesterday and was buried yester-
day.
Miss Clara Cainer returned yester-
day from a visit in Chicago.
Miss Louise Berg went to Chicago
Tuesday to visit at the home of her
brother Louis.
Edward Belshaw and Perry Brannon
attended the clay brick show in Chica-
go Tuesday.
Ben Lynch transacted business in
Hammond Tuesday
Philip McNay transacted business in
Chicago Tuesday.
While loading corn on a farm Frank
Sargent injured a rib. A little later he
had little toe injured, and to even up
his measure of i'll luck he had his only
hand (the other one having been cut of
several years ago in a hay press) badly
lacerated while trying to lead a horse
out of the stall Frank says it might
have been worse.
Mrs. Frank Strickland. Mrs. Thomas
Strickland Mrs. George Homer and Mrs
| Arthur Hayden were Chicago visitors
Tuesday
School Notes.
Guy Nichols and Flora Clevinger OF
the first grade have returned to school
having been absent for some time or
account of sickness.
Blanche L,eary and Mary Va1lee have
entered the fouth grade and Blanche
Vallee has entered the third grade.
Iva Shaw has returned to school
having been absent some time on &C
count of sickness.
! Glen Cord gave ar interesting ac-
count of the wake poets last Monday
morning. Mr.. Leller gave current ev-
ents Wednesday morning and discussed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-03-14

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