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The Yale expositor., 1913-12-18
The Spirit Of
Christmas

Long years ago Shakespeare put
some fascinating words into the mouth
of Hamlet, words full Of old legend
and tradition, as when he refers to the
"cock Growing for Christmas" as 1t
used to be called. The prince of Den
mark says:
Some say that ever 'gainst that season
Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated
The bird OF dawning singeth all night
long,
And then. they say. no spirit can walk
abroad.
The nights are wholesome, then no plan
cts strike,
No fairy takes nor witch hath power to
charm.
So hallowed and so gracious is that time.
Every one feels in that subconscious
region Of himself commonly known as
the heart that the time is really hal
lowed and a gracious one, but his mind
may tell him that to many the time Is
not so gracious as 1t might be. Only
to the few perhaps has Christmas ever
been gracious, but there are newly
arisen classes who have not even at
tanned unto the merriment which was
conspicuous feature Of past Christ
masses. These have never had 1t, and
even those born in more ample circum-
stances who would be expected to I'M
derstand these things appear to have
lost somewhat of the art of Christ
mastide If not altogether its essential
spirit.
GOOD will toward men" is even now
not Of universal application, so that
there is still ample room for the exer-
else Of hope. Christmas is the one
day In the year when the whole world
seems to feel q simultaneous longing
for what might be. One who under
stands the meaning Of modern thought
has written, IAN this world is heavy
with the promise of greater things,
and a day will come-one day In the
unending succession Of days-when
beings who are now latent In our
thoughts and hidden In our loins will
stand upon this earth as one stands
upon footstool and laugh and reach
out their hands among the stars"
This longing for n distant ideal is the
same feeling which surges over one In
the presence Of n splendid sea view
with wide, unknown horizons. 1t is a
feeling which will not be repressed at
the dawn of q beautiful summers day.
This spirit Of hope plays a great II
not always fully recognized part in a
successful Christmas. The spirit OF
Christmas is largely composed Of
hope. Hope is, In fact, one Of those
fundamental motive forces In man
which help to make Christmas posi-
bic to him, and proper use Of this
force Will do wonders with Christmas.
A conscious effort TO see the sparkle
OF the candles rather than the pink
grease upon the floor is another Won
der worker, and the taking Of DELHI
crate thought for the morrow on the
part of those who play Santa Claus to
the young fails In this case to bring
any penalties in its train. Many have
wished after a visit to the toy fairy
lands OF Christmas:
Backward turn backward,
o Time In your flightl
Make me a child again
Just for tonight
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
FALLsBURG.

Bro. Yoak filled his appointment
at this place Sunday.
Willie Cochran has returned at
ter a weeks visit with relatives at
Peach Orchard.
Lewis McGlothlin passed through
here Sunday.
Clyde West and Leo Miller, OF
Ohio were visiting Misses Ida, Saw
age and Goldie Jordan Sunday.
Hose Cochran has gone to Pres
tonsburg.
Matte Cooksey was visiting her
sister, Mrs. Thos. Worley. Sunday.
John Boggs was visiting friends
at this place Friday.
Viola Chaffin is contemplating a
visit to Portsmouth, o.
The sick of our community are nc
better.
Lige Rouple has moved to Yates
Vile.
II. H. Taylor and Mr.. Clarke vera
visiting Money Casey and Olga Say
age Saturday night.
Frank and Bert Cooksey were Wis
iting friends at Hulette Branch
Thursday night
May Crank is visiting her moth
MooNsHINE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
WILLARD.

The social given New Years nigh
at the home of Mrs. Cloral Kitchen,
Pres. of the Y. p. Christian Een-
deaver at Willard, to the members
of the c. e. was a delightful af-
fair. Forty-five members were cha
paroned by Mrs. Webb and Mr.. Nc
Clone to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kitchen near Webbville, where they
found everything ready. Mrs. Kitch-
en- was assisted by Mrs. Martha
Watson Conway. A fine programme
was arranged, every one. young and
old, took part in the games. May
and December. Golden Locks and sill.
yer gray were mingling together.
Miss Hazel and Marie Fisher were
out of town visitors. Willie Webb
Elem Keller. Colby Quisenberry, Dr.
and Mrs. Nickel were among the in
vited. Delightful refreshments we're
served, and as the clock chimed
1880 a circle was formed in the
dining room and Miss Esther Webb.
organest for the C. e. presided at
the piano. Joining hands they all
sang God be with you till we meet
Again" The young people are do
ing fine work in the c. e. and
Temperance work here. In three
months another social will be given
at Mrs. Conway's. when We trust
there will be no sickness to keep
any OF the workers away.
WATERLOO
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
TRAD.

There will be church at Daniels
creek the third Saturday night and
Sunday by Rev. Fraley. Will con-
tinue for ten days.
The sick of our community are
some improved.
Asbery Carter. OF Carter county,
has been visiting relatives on Dan
iels creek and Sand Branch recently
Ollie Thompson, Carrie Carter ans
Tessie Chaffin were shopping al
Trad last Saturday.
Miss Lena Bishop was visiting
Mrs. Myrtle Berry Saturday last.
Several boys from Rich creek at
tended church at Walnut Gap last
Sunday.
Willie Carter called on Lille Bur-
ton last Sunday.
e. T. Holton. OF Blaine was at
Trad last Thursday.
Willie Prince has moved to Dry
Ridge.
GREEN BRIER
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
AUxIER.

The birth day party given by
Miss Manda Meek was quite a sue
cess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clark and
son were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w.
NJ. Daniel Sunday.
Mrs. Homer Mckenzie and Miss
Malta Daniel were Friday evening
callers at the Meek store.
Death has visited our neighbor-
hood and claimed for its victim MI.
Thomas Osborn. He left wife and
several children to mourn his loss.
Mrs. Shirley Preston and Miss
Jessie Wells were Mary Luck visi-
tors Sunday.
Jim Hobson made a trip to Paints
vile Saturday. pt
~ CHOCOLATE CANDY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
GREEN BRlER.

w. R. Fox, 1875 W. Washington
St., Noblesville, Ind, says: After
suffering many months with kidney
trouble, after trying other remedies
and prescriptions, purchased a
box OF Foley Kidney Pills which not
only did me more good than any
other remedies ever used, but
have positively set my kidneys
lily have used them with similar re-
right. Other members OF my fam
suits" Take at the first sign OF
kidney trouble"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
ESCAPED After Fifteen Years.

w. P. Broyles made successful
escape after fifteen years of suffer-
ing from kidney and bladder troub-
les. Foley Kidney Pills released him
and will do just the same for 9TH
ers. He says; They cured most
severe backache with painful blad-
der Irregularities, and they do all
you claim for them" Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all dealers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

a weeks visit with his father at
this place.
Lon Wheeler was calling on Lena
Boggs recently.
Mrs. Gusta Cordial. of New York.
Is visiting her brother, Milton Har-
ris.
DR.. Meade was seen riding up
and down our creek
John Lester was visiting Angie
Lenaster Friday.
TWO BLUE EYES.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
WINIFRED.

Our school closed Jan. 10th, our
teacher, Martin Wheeler has done
exceedingly well and he has had
extra good attendance. We had ex-
cellent speeches by John Lester and
Charley Davis, our teacher has had
successful pie socials and with the
money has purchased wall paper,
window curtains, shades. poles,
screens, flag, bookcase and increas-
ed our library some, our house lookl
fine.
Born, to Lewis Wheeler and wife
q girl
Lora Bryant and JUNE Williams
have been visiting Cava Williams
recently.
Three Methodist preachers two
men and one woman, passed Wini-
fred enroute to Canon's chapel.
Miss Lena Boggs was visiting
Lizzie Wheeler.
Stephen Lemaster is at Van
Lear.
Monroe Cordial Is working on the
G. and o. r. r.
Fillmore Webb and wife have been
visiting Lewis Wheeler recently.
Joe Outlet, who has been living
in Washington for about IL years,
IL back on a visit.
Cromwell Wheelre has returned
to his home at Lucasville, o.. after
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

The Breathitt News of Jackson,
KY, has passed into the hands of
Ryland C. Musick, proprietor of the
Jackson Times, the two papers have
Jackson Times, the two papers hav-
ing been consolidated Attorney A. II.
Patton, who owned the News and
conducted it most successfully sold
his interest last week to T. s. Crane,
who in turn sold the paper to Mis-
ick.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
DEEP HOLE.

There will be church at this place
the first Sunday in Feb. by Rev.
Yoak
Rev. J. N. Herald spent a few
days with his mother and sisters at
this place.
John Clark is attending Falls
burg school.
Will Clark and wife entertained
quite crowd Wednesday night, as
follows: Rev, ]. N, Herald. John
Clark, T. H. Burchett. Eva and
Blanche Burchett.
Jim Clark visited Bud Taylor
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

w. H. Chapman, Winnebago, Neb
tells how he did it. my two chill
dren had very bad cough and the
doctors medicines did them no good
got a bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, and before it WINS
all used the children were free and
cured of their cough. 1 saved doc
tors bill for one 25c bottle of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound. mo
opiates For sale by All dealers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
SMOKY VALLEY.

There will be Sunday school here
next Sunday at the usual hour, $3.50
Covy and Kay Adams passed
through here Saturday.
Oscar Roberts called at j. N.
Roberts Wednesday.
Allen Hutchison and Harrison
ROBBERS were calling at Geo. Meek's
one day last week.
Drew Adams passed through here
last Friday.
Baz Wellman, George Bradley,
and Sheldan Diamond we're calling
at j. N. Roberts Sunday
John and Lille Bradley passed
through here enroute to Louisa Sat
urday.
We are sorry to hear of the death
OF Mr.. Holt.
Everett Roberts, OF Little Blaine
passed here Saturday enroute TO
Louisa.
DUSKY ROSE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Here is remedy that will cure
your cold. Why waste time and
money experimenting when you can
get a preparation that has won a
worldwide reputation by its cures
of this disease and can always be
depended upon? 1t is known every
where as Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. and is medicine of real mer :
it. For sale by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Sunday.
May Crank, of Fallsburg has been
spending week with her parents,
r. C. Roberts and wife.
Proctor Diamond and wife passed
here Sunday.
Jack Preece and son Harvie made
a business trip to Louisa Friday.
t. H. Burchett made business
trip to Magoffin county this week.
virgie Taylor is on the sick list.
Ethel Clark, who has been SO
bad with typhoid fever, is getting
better.
Winfield Cox made a business
trip to Louisa Friday.
Aunt Easter Crider left Saturday
for Oklahoma to make her future
home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Born, to the wife of George Han
dy, of the Toliver neighborhood,
Tuesday, Jan. Z, girl. This being
the fourteenth child and presum-
ably the last, the attending physi-
clan. named it Omega, representing
the last letter of the Greek alpha
bet. Mrs. Handy is hale and
hearty lady at the age of 40 years,
while her liege lord has passed the
annual annunciator AZ times. 1t is
a well mated couple in which each
found its affinity in the other-Ha-
eel Green Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
DRIED PUMPKINS,

Persons troubled with partial pa
ralysis are often very much benefit
ed by massaging the affected parts
thoroughly when applying Chamber
lain's Liniment. This liniment also
relieves rheumatic pains. For sale
by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group, watch for the first
symptom, hoarseness. Give Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as soon as
the child becomes hoarse and the
attack may be warded off. For sale
by Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

On account of the high water
criminal court was adjourned We'd
nesday morning and Commonwealth
Attorney, May went to his home at
Prestonsburg.
The criminal docket will be con-
tinued at the May term of court.
The civil docket is being tried
Kentucky Mountaineer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

When you want reliable medi-
cine for cough or cold take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t can al
ways be depended upon and is pleas
ant and safe to take. For sale by
Louisa Drug Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
Our school closed Dec. %.

Our school closed Dec. 2s.
Our Sunday school at Knob Branch
has closed until the first Sunday in
April.
W. ;. Dean was on the sick list
q few days ago, but Is better.
tis.... TITUS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
church Dec. 80.

church Dec 80.
Robt. Weaver, one Of our neigh
bors, will move on Deans Branch on
N. T. Boggs' land.
Jesse Weaver will soon move TO
Collier creek. where Ebert Williams
now lives.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Three cheers for Magoffin! No
murder since last court which is
the best record that she has made
in eight years. Kentucky Mountain
eer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
BLAINE.

Rev. M. b. Miller commenced a
protrac ed meeting At the Christian
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Winchester, Ky.-As the result of
an alteration growing out of re-
mark regarding his daughter, Thos.
d. Bergman, aged AZ, a respectable
farmer and grocer, of Trap, this
county, was shot to death Thursday
night short time after IL o'clock,
by billiard Fluffy, young man said
to be from Estill county.
The shooting occurred at dance
given at the home Of Samuel Berry
man, kinsman of the victim of the
tragedy. Three shots were fired, all
taking effect and Mr.. Bergman
died instantly. Fluffy escaped and
is being sought in Madison county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Licking river is higher than it has
been for several years. 1t began
raining Monday morning and con-
tinued almost necessarily until We'd
nesday morning. Reports from
Salyersyille are that the town is
inundated and the people compell-
ed to flee from their houses. West
Liberty is high above the river and
the cutting off of the mails is the
only inconvenience we suffer-
West Liberty Courier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17
KENTUCKY NEICHDORS.

Pikeville, KY, Jan. S.-Denyine
that he was illegally elected and
that he in any way corrupted the
voters of Pike and Letcher coun-
ties, John F. Butler, Republican,
who on the face of the returns was
elected Circuit Judge at the election
November 8, yesterday filed his
answer to the suit contesting the
election, filed two weeks ago by j.
n. Robertson, Democrat. A counter
claim, alleging that many ballots
were illegally cast for Robertson, is
included in the answer.
Butler and Robertson were the op-
posing candidates for Circuit Judge
of the Thirty-fifth judicial district,
which includes Pike and Letcher
counties. The returns indicated that
Butler was elected.
The answer was filed by O'Rear
& Williams; j. ]. Moore, E. ]. Pick
elsimer and d. d. Fields, attorneys
1Or Butter.
In his petition Robertson charged
the Republicans with corrupting the
ballot in many ways. He alleged in
timidation apd bribery of voters
and that fund of from $4,000 to
$4,000 was used in the two coun-
ties to win the election for the Re
publicans.
Buffers answer takes up each of
these charges in detail and denies
all of them. He denies that the
election officials allowed anyone 10
vote after the proper time not count
ed. One of the charges made against
Butler was that he promised certain
voters, in speech, that If they
would vote for him he would dismiss
certain pending litigation. Butler de-
MES this and declares that he new
er at any time promised any voter
favors in return for his support.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-01-17

Whitesburg.-After heated con-
test between Robert Blair and L..
Wilson Fields, of this city, for the
office of County Attorney of Letch-
er county, the office made vacant by
the election of R. Monroe Fields for
Commonwealth's Attorney Of the
new Pike-Letcher district Blair re-
ceived the appointment from Coun-
ty Judge John d. Fitzpatrick. Blair
~ an independent Republican.
Il :B'ral,irs -- -tss,s:.'
Some one In the Hazel Green
Herald thinks something is the mat
ter with the mountains. In a re-
cent Herald is to be found the fol-
lowing:
An avalanche of educational en-
thusiasm is pregnant throughout the
mountains. and teachers and pa
rents must of need be enthusiastic
to sustain it.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
A RECEPTION AND DANCE.

Mrs. S. BoudreauX entertained a
number of young friends at reception
given at her residence, 1882 Tulane
avenue, on last Sunday evening, May
25th, in honor of Miss Maize Schaefer.
The parlor and dining room were pro-
fusely decorated with cut flowers and
ferns and the color scheme Of green
and white was prettily carried out NJ
Esparos entertained with a number of
ragtime selections, while the Messrs
Heausler, Mccormick, Bives and Da-
yid rendered few vocal solos, accom-
panied by Miss Annie Marshall, plan
ist. An original stunt of the young
ladies was the method of selecting
their escorts. Each young man was
given a box neatly tied with ribbon,
in which was the name Of a girl pres
ent who was to be his partner. Re-
freshments were served in abundance
and dancing was INDUCED in. Music
was furnished by Bixby's orchestra.
Among those present included Miss.
es AIMEE Marshall, H. Schopper, R.
Burgess, Hilda Friedman, Marie A.
Schaefer, H. Paturzo, NJ. and l. Het.
ling, Kate Klarr, V. Breaux, ]. Dartion.
galgue, ]. Brown, A. Horl, Maize
Scaefer; Messrs. Herman Bives, j
Heausler, A. Bixby, Edw. Roth, E
Wagner, NJ. Schopper, Edw. Heausler
c. NJ. David, Marcel Esparros, A. Nc
Cormack, Sidney Juliet, L. Mccormick
Geo. Davis, ]. B. David, Mr.. and Mrs
S. Boudreaux, Mr.. and Mrs. F. AL
benia.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
Big Picnic Scheduled at Suburban
Park-Alhambra's First Outdoor
Celebration, July 18th.

Much enthusiasm was displayed at
the last meeting of the club when 1t
was suggested that the Alhambra give
a select picnic at the Suburban Park,
and a committee was at once appoint
ed to look after the details with the
following results, that the date of the
picnic is set for July 18th. A big band
has been contracted for and there will
be several important and interesting
features that will be announced later
on. Mr.. Remy Charles is the chair
man of the committee and has associ
ated with him as co-workers the fol
lowing members: DR.. c. v. Kraft, ex
officio; R. E. ]. Quinn, w. S. hampton
T. A. Rhodes, S. Behrman. r. ]. viii
liams, r. J. Lauman, c. E. L. Dunn
John Moynagh, C. E. Rupp. j. E. Huck
ms, c. A. Henricks.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT
LESS PRICES AT RENECKY's.
H. w. SHERIDAN ADDRESSES S. p
ENGINEMEN.

Dealing with the question of CO.
operation between officials and the EN-
ployees Of the Southern Pacific, Hiram
w. Sheridan, vice-president and gen.
eral manager of the Louisiana lines of
the Southern Pacific, delivered an ad-
dress at Pythian Hall to the locomo-
tive engineers of the Morgan roads.
Although the speaker talked at some
length, he was listened to with atten-
ton, and there were many expressions
of satisfaction from the engineers and
their friends.
Mr.. Sheridan declared that there Is
a necessity of a closer relationship be-
tween the men that drive the power
and the men that direct the proper
ties. Between them they would be
to devise ways and means
to bring the property up to the high
standard Of efficiency required in order
to insure the safe transportation OF the
multitudes who use the cars.
Concluding his address, Mr.. Sheri-
dan made an appeal for higher rates.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
METHopIsTs TO GIVE ENTER
TAINMENTS.

For the purpose Of adding to the
building fund of the Algiers Methodist
Church the ladies of the church are
preparing to give two entertainments
about the middle of June. These will
be given in Pythian Hall, where a nice
new stage has been erected. On the
first evening there will be three differ
ent sketches of a very entertaining
character, and of quite different type
from entertainments they have given
heretofore. One of these sketches will
be entitled Number Two" and given
by talent from the city side of the RI
yer, while the other two sketches will
be by talent from this side. One Of
these is entitled Miss Parkington,"
and the other Rag Quilting Bee"
The second evening the children will
render THE Four-Leaved Glover" a
very fascinating children's play, requir-
ing fifty characters, and for which they
have been rehearsing for some weeks.
1t is hoped to add some 5000 to the
building fund for the new church by
these two entertainments, and the sale
of the refreshments each evening, and
the patronage of the public is earn
estly solicited.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
NICHOLS TRADE SCHOOL.

Attention is called to the fact that
trades school for girls will be opened
next September. The courses of this
school will be from one year to two
years in length. Girls above fourteen
years of age who have completed the
sixth grade and girls of seventeen
years or over admitted by approval of
the superintendent may be pupils of
the school. The following trades will
be taught: home economics, dress
making, garment making, millinery,
laundry work, and art needle work.
Principals of girls schools will re-
port to the superintendent the number
who may attend the trades school next
September from their school and they
use every effort to have girls, eligible
for the school but at present out Of
school, enter and learn the means of
becoming self-supporting and helpful.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-05-29
ALEXANDRIA CLUB
BRINGS FIRST SUIT
EIGHTEEN OTHER SUITS WILL BE
BROUGHT WITHIN NEXT FEW
DAYS FOR PAYMENT OF STOCK
SUBSCRIBED-BIG PICNIC is
SCHEDULED AT SUBURBAN
PARK.

A great amount of activity has taken
place recently at the club rooms of
the Alhambra Gymnastic Club, espe-
cially since the board of directors have
authorized their attorney, Robert o.
Conner, to proceed in entering suit
against those who subscribed for stock
and made only partial payments on
same. The first suit was filed on
Monday against Geo. p. Blaise. The
other suits, numbering eighteen, will
be filed within the next eight or ten
days. 1t was necessary to enter these
suits for the fact that the majority of
members who subscribed for stock in
the Alhambra Gymnastic Club have
paid their stock, while the others have
made partial payments and for vari-
Gus reasons have refused to pay. How
ever, the signing of the subscription
was in accordance with law, the docu-
ment having been drawn up by one of
our leading attorneys, NJ. S. Mahoney,
and those who signed the stock sub
scription will be held responsible for
the unpaid balance due.