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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
Eunice WhittOn on the First
Christmas

The first Christmas was when the
baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Shepherds were out watching their
sheep when an angel from God appear
ed unto them. She told them that a
very radiant star would shine in the
heavens and guide them to the place
where the baby was.
The star led them on and on until
it stood over a shed in Bethlehem.
The wise men saw this and rejoiced.
When they came near the shed they
asked if a child had been born that
night. They told him there had and
led them to the manger where Jesus
lay.
When the wise men saw him they
knelt down and worshipped him. The
men brought rich gifts of gold, silver
and myrrh to him.
After the wise men had left an angel
appeared unto Joseph in dream and
babe him go into Egypt because King
Herod feared the new king and would
take his life if he could find him.
| Soon after the angel told them to
go, they were ready, Mary, carrying
Jesus in her gentle arms and riding
an ass which Joseph lead.
! 1t was almost eighty miles to place
where it would be safe for them to
stay. 1t would only take short time
fol- us to go now but nineteen hundred
years ago they had no conveniences so
it took them almost a week.
! Mary and Joseph did not have very
great amount of money, In fact they
had never had as much as the wise
men brought to Jesus, in their life.
When they were in ne I'D of money
they understood that this money was
meant for them to use and that this
was just way Of Gods to provide for
them.
There was river just before you
entered Egypt and this Mary, Joseph
and Jesus crossed. Then they were
safe in Egypt and Herod knew moth
ing about them SO they were safe for
some time at least.
| Because the wise men brought gifts
to Jesus we give gift, to our dearest
friends in honor of him.
Eunice Wilton.
! MOraVia, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
"Why the Christian World
Celebrates Christmas

On the 25th day of December many
| many years ago in the city Of Bethle-
hem there was born little babe. There
was no room in the inn so they went
to a stable and wrapped the babe In
swaddling cloths and laid him in a
manger Some shepherds were watch
ing their flocks all night on the fields.
An angel Of the lord came down to
them. A bright light shone around
about them and they we're full of fear.
But the angel said Fear not for bring
you good tidings Of great JOY which
shall be to all the people. For unto you
is born in the city of David a savior
which is Christ the Lord. And this shall
be a sign unto you; ye shall find the
babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and
lying in a manager. All at once great
host of angels came about him and they
praised God and said GLORY be to God
on high and on earth; peace good Will
to men, When the angels went into
the heaven the shepherds said Let us
go now untOI Bethlehem and see this
thing which is come to pass which the
Lord has made known to u.s.
They went in great haste and found
Mary and Joseph and the child lying
in q manger. They came and brought
gifts to this little babe and worshipped
him. When some wise men in the east
who saw strange star and they came
to Herod and asked him where is he
that is born king Of the Jews for we
have seen his star in the east and we
are come to worship him. Then Herod
found out from the wise men at what
time they had seen the star and he
sent them to Bethlehem and said go
and search for the young child, and
when we have found him bring me word
that l may come and worship him too
But he meant to put him to death.
These wise men went to bethlehem
and saw the young child. They wor-
SHIPPED him. Then they went back to
their own land by another way. Herod
was in such rage when the wise men
did not come back that he sent his
servants to Bethlehem to Stay all the
little children. Those who were two
years and younger. Then he felt sure
that Jesus would be slain. But an angel
Of the Lord spoke to Joseph in a dream
and said Rise and take the young
child and his mother and flee into
thee word. for Herod will seek the
young child and kill him. SO Joseph
rose in the night and took the young
child and Mary and they fled to Egypt.
There they stayed until Herod was
dead. So was made true what the Lord
had said by his prophets out Of Egypt
have I called my son." When Herod'S
cruel will was done and the little ones
killed, there was voice Of weeping all
through the land. But the bad king died
a sad death and then the angel Of the
Lord told Joseph and Mary they might
go back to their own land. So they
went and lived in the city Of Nazareth.
This is why the Christian world cele-
brates Christmas By the birth Of 1.-The
Dear Christ Child"
Pearl Clark,
Abingdon, Ia.
P. ST would like to exchange cards
with Juniors
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING co.
OttumWa, Iowa
MATILDA DEVEREAUx
EDITOR
A HAPPY, HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Dear Juniors: The Christmas bells
Of 1913 pealed forth very early ms
christmas morning, and here is what
they said to the members of the 1918
Christmas Stocking club:
1T is more blessed to give than TO
receive" On Christmas day we cele'
brate the birth of the savior Of the
world. The way we show our love
for him is to give gifts to needy little
boys and girls. When the infant
Jesus was born in the far Off bethle-
hem manager kings and wise men
came from distant countries with
rifts in their hands. So you see, the
true meaning Of Christmas is to give
gifts to others, especially the needy
ones. We wish all the Juniors
their mammas and papas and all
members of the 1918 Christmas
Stocking club, merry, merry Christ
mas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
Dorothy Christie Writes of
the First Christmas

Mary and Joseph were called to
Bethlehem to pay their taxes. When
they got to Bethlehem all the inns were
filled They tried to get place to stay
at the houses but they were filled too.
Some kind people let them stay in the
Manager
In the night son was born to them.
On this night bright star shone over
Bethlehem. Some wise men on hill
far away saw the star. They knew that
a great king had been born. They got
on their camels and rode for a long
time.
The star showed them they way. At
last it stopped and hung low over the
Manager. Then the wise men knew that
the Christ child was in this manager.
They went in and knelt down and gave
gifts and sprinkled sweet herbs on him.
would like to write the rest of the
story but it would be too long.
Dorothy Christie, age II,
OttumWa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
FOR THE CHILDREN
''The First Christmas"-
Blanche Anderson

About eighteen hundred years ago.
/ there lived a young woman whose
name was Mary. She married a poor
man named Joseph who was a carpen-
ter by trade. Even If they were poor.
they were descendants Of the royai
family Of Judah. They lived in Naz.
areth of Galilee, far from King David's
city, bethlehem. One day when Mary
was alone, a bright and glorious visi-
tor stood before her saying, Peace be
with you, Mary. You are to be blessed
more than any other woman" Then
ne went on to say that the Lord would
send her the wonderful baby who was
ITO be Christ the Lord. The prophets
said that this child would be born all
bethlehem, and it came true.
Now Mary and Joseph had to 20 til
Bethlehem to have their names writ
ten down, with the many other names
or the families of the royal family OF
Judah. 1t was about sixty miles from
Nazareth to Bethlehem. 1t was in the
evening when Mary and Joseph got to
Bethlehem.
The city was full Of others like them
who had come a long distance to be
registered. They went to the inn but
there was no place for them there.
The inn master pitied them for they
looked SO tired and he said they
might sleep in the stable for that
night.
Mary and Joseph were very glad to
get place to rest even If it was low.
ly. There was straw for them to lie
upon, The animals were all around
them. 1t was there in that lowly place
that God sent to Mary the promised
baby.
They took the baby and dressed him
in sWaddling clothes. She had no soft
cradle to lay him in and she dared not
lay him on the ground for the beasts
would tread on him. So she laid MIN
in manger
The good shepherds saw the bright
star of Bethlehem. They followed it
and came to the manger where the in
FAINT Saviour lay. They brought him
presents of all kinds. The wise men
went also.
Herod the Great began killing the
children in hopes that he would kill
the new Saviour. Mary and Joseph
took the baby and fled to Egypt. After
Herod died they went back. ~2
Then in the quiet town of Nazareth
Jesus spent his childhood and youth,
increasing in wisdom and stature, and
in favor with God and also man.
He is a great model for children in
his sinless childhood. He never
grieved his parents by wrong look,
word or deed. Will you not say
81 long to be like Jesus, :,,-.,~.,-.
Meek, loving, lowly, mild;
I long to be like Jesus,
The Fathers Holy Child?"
This is why we celebrate Christmas.
A loving Junior,
Blanche Anderson
r. F. D. 8, Box 96
Age 141a years Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
Howard Taylor's Christmas
Story

How quickly the years roll around!
It is Christmas time again. Christmas
which sets our hearts aglow. An invi-
tation to Christmas dinner is the kind
est gift you can make to a homeless
man or woman, young or old, In your
neighborhocd 1t is so cherries to
feel left out where all the world is
gathered in families" And dinner in
a boarding house is not the same thing
as one in a private home.
When you make up your list, remem'
Der those who are apt to be forgotten.
God bless us all, good friends, say,
God teach us all to heal the breach
thai separates us. from each other
And into every heart instill the Christ
mas gospel of good will. Trusting San
ia Claus won't forget me.
Howard Taylor, age g.
R. F. D. No. 5 OttumWa, Iowa
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SAN1A'S NEW GLASSES
~ Anna Porter johnson.

By Anna Porter Johnson.
AZ Christmas time my Uncle Dan,
A great, round, funny looking man,
Was at our house for one whole week
MY, those days went just like a
% streak!
When we were walking up the hill
He saw that house down by the mill
"say Ted" he says, and smoths my
hair,
"How bout those little chaps down
there?"
He says, "Why, Ted, do you suppose
That Santa Claus just really knows
Exactly where that old house Is,
When he brings round those gifts OF
his?"
I says, "He don't go there-I know,
Because that pale boy told me So"
SAYS Uncle Dan, 81 can't have thai,
He must be blind as any bat"
Old Santa heard-well, anyway,
He found that house on Christmas
day
And filled it full of Christmas things,
The very kind he always brings.
Says Uncle Dan, "1'll bet a flip,
He has new glasses for this trip!
So that when he went up the hill
He spied that house down by the
mill"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
''Little Benny's Christmas
BY Clarence Rodgers

Along while ago in the little village
of Wrayburn lived an old lady and her
little son Benny, who was bootblack.
The little boy was very busy black
ing shoes the day before Christmas.
About half past ten a man came up
and asked the little boy what his name
was. The little boy said his name was
Benny Johnson. The man then asked
him VIVA. IS address was. The little
boy then told the man that he lived
at GOT East Main street. The little
boy told the man he was very poor
and would not have a happy Christ
mas. The man smiled and walked off.
The next morning when the little
boy went out to black boots, he was
surprised to see "a large box sitting BY
the door. They found some new
dresses, suits, mittens. shoes, candy
and nuts. The little boy said Il bet
that the man had left that stuff here.
The little boy had merry Christmas
after all
Clarence Rodgers,
Troy, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
"Why We Celebrate Christ
mas" Anita Lorraine Mather

A long, long time ago three wise
men were watching their sheep by
night when they saw bright light
which came from large bright star
Then an angel appeared and said.
"Do not be afraid, but follow the STAR
Then the wise men took some gifts
and followed the star which led them
to the manger where the baby Jesus
lay.
This day was the day on which
Christ was born and this is the day We
celebrate Christmas.
Anita Lorraine Mather, Age Z.
4O1 North jefferson ST., Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
"Christmas incest Time of
All"-Pauline Riley

think Christmas is the incest time
of all the year. We are going to have
beautiful Christmas tree and program
at our school house. This is the first
year. I wonder If any of the Juniors are
going to have a Christmas tree at
their school house. We are going to fix
our tree up beautifully and are going
to have a fine program. guess we will
have to get pretty busy. l hope Dear
Santa does not forget any Of the poor
girls and boys because he only comes
once a year. am just wondering which
Santa will drive, his auto or reindeer.
guess it won't be too cold to freeze
him. Santa comes in the night and
leaves many presents. I will close hop
ing to see my letter in print. Wishing
a merry Christmas to the editor and
Juniors.
Pauline Riley,
Alerton, Ia, r. No. I.
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ALVIN kiRFMAN TO

Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little boy years old. I go to
Hickory school. My teachers name Is
Ellen Anderson. | like my teacher SO
well. I am going to be a good boy on
Christmas. Because I want you to come.
want YOU to bring me a knife a watch
and a pencil box | will hang my stock
ing up. From your little friend.
Alvin kirfman,
BlakeSburg. Iowa.
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FRANK w. FLEMING JR. TO

Dear Santa Claus:
am writing to let you know what
want for Christmas. I want a drum, q
pair of mittehs and little cap,
wagon, a teddy bear. also want some
candy. nuts. dates and other sooc
things to eat. won't ask for VerS
much this year as got lots Of thintE
last Christmas Please deliver these
my papa, care C. B. & @.
Frank w. Fleming, Jr.
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FRANCIS EATON TO

Dear Santa Claus: NIL
I am a little girl 6 years old. go n
school / am in the I'd grade. for Chris
mas I want a doll and little pls
house and a ring rocking chair anq
some nuts. 1 have little sister namS
Helen she is four years old she wants
a set Of dishes we want you to bring US
fur and muff and I want a story
book this is all for this time.
Francis Eaton,
Agency, Iowa.
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ORA COOPER TO

Dear Santa Claus:
I have been a good boy for a Ions
time and mamma said you would bring
me what I asked for, so please send me
g. rocking horse, a horn, a wagon, some
candy, gum and nuts. This is not very
much but have lots Of hoys.
Ora Cooper,
Care Hickeys on South Union st.
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JEANETTE EATON TO
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
This is my first letter to you. am a
little girl years old. I will tell YOU
what want for Christmas. I want you
to put these in my stocking I want a
story book and tea set and Ring and
doll and nuts oranges | will thank you
for these things.
jeanette Eaton.
Agency, Ia. r. l.
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A NEW YEARS CONTEST

We want q number Of nice stores
for the New Years page next week.
We want the Juniors to select their
own subjects and for prize the
writer's can select some gift they
wanted for Christmas but did not get.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-27
JOHNNIE RIGGS TO

Dear Santa Claus:
| will tell you what want for Christ
mas. ! want a 500 shot air rifle and
want a pair Of mittenS and candy and
nuts and that is all for this time.
Johnnie Riggs. ago 9,
Agency, Ia, r. l.
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HARRIET LOUISE DALE TO

Dear Santa Claus:
please buy candy .05c & nuts .O5c and
put in stocking be sure and give to a
little girl 10 yr that needs it offal bad.
Harriet Louise Dale,
Russell, Iowa
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EDNA HOUk TO

Dear aSnta Claus:
] am 4 little girl nine years old. For
Christmas | would like a gold band ring
doll cart and q story book. This will
be all for this Christmas. AS my letter
Is getting long | will close.
Edna Houk.
OttumWa, Ia, r. No. ., Bow Is.
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THE PRIZE WINNERS

We will let Rosebud Park and
Eunice Wilton, prize winners in the
Christmas contest, and all the other
juniors whose stories are published
today, tell the readers about Christ
mas.
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REPORT NEXT WEEK

We will give complete report OF
the 1918 Christmas Stocking club In
the New Years Junior. We are happy
to say that over 900 children are
grateful today to as many Juniors and
grown-ups for their Christmas gifts.
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WALTON LEONARD

Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy six years old. | hope
you will bring me a french harp and a.
little toy auto.
Walter Leonard, r. s.
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CLARENCE LEONARD TO

Dear Santa Claus:
am a little boy ten years old. I
want a fiddle and french harp and
some candy and nuts.
Clarence Leonard, r. s.
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MASON LEONARD

am a little boy eight years old.
want french harp and q cordian and
some candy and nuts
Mason Lsonard, r. 8.
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Pauline Riley,
Allerton, Ia, r. No. I.
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NOTICE.!
All letters for this department must
be Addressed:
Courier Junior,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-24
FIFTY UTE INDIANS VANISH
Report Reaches Sheriff They Have Gone
Back in Mountains,

Nortez, CoIO.-Without leaving a clue
to their destination, the band of 50 Ute
Indians who left the Ute reservation
Saturday rather than deliver ~ the civil
authorities, or to the lrdian agent. Rio
Rabbit, one of their tribcsmen who shot
and seriously wounded Joseph Vichel. u
sheep heerder, left their retreat in thc
mountains Monday.
Sheriff Gawith was informed that the
Indians had rrtreated further INTO the
mountains. Indian Agent Spears and
the Indian police left at orrr for the
scene. Sheriff Gawith declares he, as a
civil officer, has no right to force a
fight with the Indians and will call for
troops at once if Spears is not success
tuI in getting them to surrender Big
Rabbit.
White citizens of Southwestern Colo
RADIO, in the immediate vicinity of the
reservation, have armed themselves and
the Utcs who have remained on the res.
srvation are also said to be armiug.
Indian Agent Spears received word
from the interior department at Wash.
ington asking for detailed information.
No request has been sent to government
or state officials for troops.
The Indians have been bitterly com.
planning for sonic time, alleging that
hunting grounds have been invaded
by white men.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-24

Jaekson.-The supreme court remand
ed to the docket the case OF the CITY of
water Valley vs.. State, ex rel Attorney
General Collins, involving the constitu.
tionalty of the legislative act of 1910 ex.
tending the terms of municipal officers
from two to four years. The case was
orally argued last week and goes back
to the docket because of fancy typewrit.
ing in the briefs. The rules of the court
require using black ink. In the briefs
filed in this case the typists of the at.
torneys had used several varieties Of
fancy red and purple inks, and the case
will not be considered by the court until
the documents appear in the more prosait
and enduring black record ink.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-24
POWERS ASKS FOR DATA.
SENDS List Questions to Agricultural
School Heads.

jackson.-With the idea of securing
accurate data regarding the conducting
OF the agricultural high schools of Mis-
sisisippi, State Superintendent of Edu-
cation j. \. Powers has mailed to the
principals Of every county agricultural
high school in the state blank forms con.
tanning questions relating to the ~institll-
tions.
In hlsmletters he asks each principal
to let him know the salary of the prin-
cipal, salary of the teacher of a%gricul-
ture, of home science, and salaries OF
literary teachers; to report to him the
total enrolment, giving numbers in each
grade, total enrolment of boardcrs OF
each grade, and to state the average
cost per boafder after giving credit for
work done, and the average cost with
this work. He also wants to know
the number of pupils working their way
through school.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-24
COURT SAYS NO
DUEL WAS FOUGHT
UPHoLDS WIDOWS CLAIM AGAINST
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
SELF DEFENSE Is ALLEGED
Policy on Life Of Husband of Mrs. Hattie
baker Held to Be Valid and De.
cision Of Lower Court Is
Reversed.

Jacksonville ease OF Mrs. Hattie Ba,
ker vs.. the Supreme Lodge, Knights OF
Pythias, which WAS before the supreme
court from Pamela county, grew out of A
tragedy which occurred some months aga
at BatesYille. Baker, the husband OF the
appellee, had a policy in the Pythian or
der, which policies contain an anti-duel-
ing clause, which would have the effect
OF violating the policy, provided the in
sufed member should engage i'll a duel or
should meet his death through violation
OF the law. 1t appears Baker and a man
naemd Lester had a difficulty, the latter
approaching Baker in a threatening man
ner with a weapon 10 hand, when the
deceased invited him to put down your
gun and fight it out" to which invitation
the other demurrcd, then followed by i
suggestion by Baker that he be allowed
to get his " pistol and they shoot it
out ut a dozen PAGES. Lester appears to
have assentcd to this, and Baker arose,
walked across the room, and as he did
30, thrust his hand into his bosom to
out a revolver, wAereupon Lester
fired aud killed him.
In the opinion Of the court. this could
be classified as a duel, though I'M
doubleday Baker, in carrying a weapon
concealed about his person, was in that
way violating the law. The court held,
however, that the appellant was entitled
to some benefit from her husbands pol
icy, based on the general mortality and
expectation of life tables, and that the
Ease should be reversed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-01-24
HOLDS UP SOUTHERN TRAIN


Admission, Ala.-Railroad detectives
and posses have been securing the coun-
try in the vicinity Of Lincoln, Ala. in
an effort to apprehend a lone train rob.
Der who held up Southern Railway pas.
sengcr train No. ~ early Sunday at Riv-
crsidc. The robber is said to have rifed
the mail coach and escaped with several
registered packages,
The bandit, it is said, boarded the
train while the engine was taking W.T.
ter. According to the report received
here, he covered Mail Clerk Z. L. Crazy.
man with a revolver and demanded all
Vslables and registered mail in the car.
After going through part of the mail,
the bandit jumped from the train at
Lincoln and disappeared in the rugged
country adjoining.