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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Making Others Happy.
BY Alice Thomas, Deer Trail Colo, Bo
1856. Blue Side.

BY Alice Thomas, Deer Trail, Colo, Box
165. Blue Side.
Now / am going TO tell you OF a nice
Christmas a little boy spent Charles
Miller a boy about 70 years Of age, wa
said to be the worst boy in town His
poor mother pleaded with him and begged
him; his father punished him. but all was
useless. One night as Charles was ready
10 go out to spend the evening his father
said, BE sure TO be in the house at .
o'clock" Charles looked at his poor
mother How pale she was Charles shut
the half-open door and went over to her.
Mother dear" he said IT won't go out
this evening. I'll stay here and talk to
you and dad" Now this was Christmas
eve and the next day was Christmas day
For a while the little family talked o.
many things. when suddenly their talk
dritted to poor family named Jones
Charles was thinking. Al last he said
Mother and father let me play Santa
Claus and dress up in my Santa Claul
suit and get some Of my old toys. 3
turkey. and some apples and oranges
you know / have s." YES" said HE
mother, that would be finer' Mr.. Mile
said. Get the toys and other things
I'll get the sleigh and team Mr.. Mile
and Charles and Mary, the servant girl
got the things ready. Well" said Mrs
Miller Mary and I shall go with you
We can stand outside the house and see
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Little Stories by Little Folk
(First Prize.)
Christmas at Grandma's.
BY Kyra Kirk, Aged ii Years. Plainvle'

BY Kyra Kirk, Aged II Years, Plsinviews
Neb. Blue Side.
Every Christmas we unite for a Christ
mas dinner and Christmas tree.
Mamma and Aunt Lottie fix the Christ
mas tree at grandma's and grandma pre-
pares the Christmas dinner.
Christmas morning everyone gets up
to grandma's as early az possible. Every
one is anxious to see the Christmas tree,
but they have to wait till everyone has
arrived. While we are waiting Aunt
Lottie makes out the program to be
given.
We all form in line. the youngest at
the first and the oldest at the last. There
are fifteen grandchildren, ranging in
ages from months to Is years. although
there are two who cannot walk.
At last the door is opened to the living
room and we all march In TO see the
candles lighted and the Christmas tree
loaded with presents. First we give our
program. then everyone receives their
many gifts. When the presents have
all been taken off the tree we each get
a sack Of candy and nuts. Then the big
folks sit down to partalSe Of the Christ
mas dinner; after that comes the chill
dren's turn. We eat all we can. The
dishes are washed and they all sit down
to enjoy the afternoon, and az We sec
wish each other many more happy
Christmases. ! hope Mr.. Waste Basket
is out doing his Christmas shopping.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

laughed at him and said that no could
not shoot. Robin made wager with
one OF them and shot one OF tho kings
deer The forester was angry and he
said that Robin had shot one Of the
kings deer and that no would not pay
him the wager, and Robin walked away.
Because OF his kindness to tho poor
many folk gathered around him till he
had quite band.
The chief sports OF those days were
bouts with oudgols and shooting with
the bow, and Robin and his band used
to go TO the fairs in disguises and carry
away the prizes, and this was the merry
life of Robin and his band led.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
A Happy New Year.
BY Mary z. Fischer, Aged 10 Years. 500
Lafayette Avenue, Omaha,
Neb Blue Side,

BY Mary Z. Fischer, Aged 10 Years. 5000
Lafayette Avenue, Omaha,
Emma was little girl. She had big
house to live In and everything she
wanted.
Emma did not like poor children and
when she cav them she would not look
at them:
One day Emma came TO her mother and
said. May have a party New Yaar'sF'
Yes, you may have a party. but you
must invite some poor children, too"
"oh. I do not want to have poor chill
dren," said Emma But Emma's mother
said, II will not let you have a party
If you do not invite some poor children"
Emma thought she would, so she sat
down and wrote the invitations.
The next day was New Years and
everybody was there except one poor
little girl.
Emma and everybody had nice time
at the party, but Emma ala not know why
this little girl cd not come. SO after
the party she went TO see why she did
not come.
When she reached the house she saw
the poor little giFi lying very sick in an
old bed.
Emma said, what Is the matterf'
The little giFl said. II am very sick, but
; think would get well If We had a
DOCTOR"
Il win tell my mother and che will
get q doctor for you" said Bmma.
IT would be very kind II she would
and ] win pay her when We earn enough
money"
Emma went home and told her mother
and the next day tho doctor came and
fixed the poor little girl up. and she soon
was well.
Emma and the poor little girl were
very good friends after that and the
poor little girl never had to look for
good friend.
Just as Emma went TO bed she said,
This is the happlest New Year and
party, too, ! ever had and think l
could not have any better friends than
ione poor little girls and boys.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Marian and Myra.

BY Viola Diedricksen, Aged s Years,
Marine, Ia, Red side.
Once upon time there was little
girl, s years OF age. aud hor name was
Marian. Her papa and mamma were
rich. one day Marian was playing out
side and her papa told her TO come In
the house and her papa gave her %
cents for her to go to the store and buy
anything she wanted So she went to
the store and told the storskeeper she
wanted a little doll for rs cents. Well,
well, little girl. win give you little
doll for Is cents" Tho little girl Eot
her doll and went home again. Her
mamma told her she could go outside to
play outdoors with her doll II don't
know what kind of a name to give my
DOLL" said Marian to herself. u know
what I will do. l will take II In the
house and let mamma give her name
Just then little girl came up TO Marian
and asked. what Ia your name. little
grip "My name is Marian; what In
your Manner My name Ia Myra." do
you know what kind OF a name 70 give
my doll9" asked Marian. II think MIL
dred would be nice name for your little
dollie." II will name II Mildred II you
like that name" said Marian The two
little girls went 70 the garden TO get
some apples to cat.
Marian and Myra had little dogs.
Marians dogs name was Sport and Myrn
had dog named Prince. The little girl
Myra went home. for she had lots OF
work TO do at home, Marian and NIL
bred. the doll. and Sport. the dog, had
good times playing,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

defense against the Indians. They were
not to be back for two days.
The first nisht Florlnda saw Indians
coming toward the house. At first she
was frightened. but later thought OF
plan. The children had dug a big hole
in the floor, they called II tho back door
way, Florinda told them 10 go in thu
back doorway and so 10 the neighbors.
They ala so. The neighbor man then
saw the Indians and came with q gun
and they fled. Florinda had held the door
to prevent the Indians coming In until
the children were safe. The man found
Florinda lying on the. floor half dead as
he thought. but she soon recovered her
senses. and now Ia living TO old age
hope this escapes. Mr.. Wastebasket.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

She was a dear old soul. and her pretty
cottage was well known 20 the tramplng
fraternity. A bite OF food was rarely
refused
One tattered tramp particularly aroused
her compassion, and, on going round 70
the back door, was given a hearty meal.
Now" said the old lady TO him. II
never believe In charity. You must work
for your food, want you to weed this
path for me-
Slowly the object started on the light
task,
Come. come" said the old lady re-
provingly This will never dol Why
mo, ma-am" sadly replied the. tramp,
gazing at his digit; hut In my sporting
days wore diamond ring upon that
finger. and old habits are hard to break.
ma'am."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
A Dogs Curiosity.

BY Lorina Hicks, lil2 South Eleventh
Street. blue Side.
Jack was a dog. His master was gone
ana he had been watching the cook. When
she put Jug outside and when she was
gone, he went on the box where It was.
II smelled good, so he put his head In
and ate the cookies that were inside and
when no wanted to get his head out he
could not He rolled over and tossed
and pulled. but he could not set IL off.
His master came and saw him. He
laughed and said; What did you put
your head In there for" but he would not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
A Kind Deed.


BY Medora Mohuey. Aged II Years, Edi'
son, Neb. Blue Side.
Russell Jones, the fat little boy,
And May, his sister, were filled with JOY
When they went TO bed Christmas eve
They had not q thing to make then
grieYe.
They snuggled In under the covers.
With their hearts so light and gay
For they knew that In the morning
IT would be glad Christmas day.
I'm glad tomorrow's Christmas"
WHISPERED Russell TO May;
1--WE always have such good times
On that glad Christmas day."
81 am, too" said his sister, slowly.
But there was something In her heart
That said You, with 30 many presents.
Why don't you give them partf'
y was Just thinking" she SAID again,
Poor ioihs, they can't have any fun.
While l Il get a doll and you drum
"And we with 80 many presents,
Why can't we divide with them
" hen they don't get a single PRESENT.
They don't give much more than
within.
Eyes. we get 30 many presents,
And they don't got any why,
RUSSELL, you Know II 3ou WeAc theth
You would begin to cry"
But Russell Jones, the fat little boy,
Had gone 10 sleep 70 dream OF his Joy,
That pleaseE every girl ana boy
On that glad, happy Christmas morn.
But his sister May, the kind-hearted
child,
Stayed awake with her pleasant mind
mild
she was only ten-mueh younger than
Esther or Glen,
But still she was kind. sweet and good.
And when tine next morning came
She ran 10 her stocking ana she peeped I'M
She fingered the presents, all neatly ana
Then wrapped In a bundle. tied all up
tight.
She next ran TO each house. knocked very
gently.
Dropped some packages and ran,
but as she ran from each house 50 small
She would say. Merry Christmas 10 you
all"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Mays Christmas.


BY Myrtle Lindholm, Aged - Years, 200
irving b., Fremont, Neb. Red Side.
May was q poor little giri whose par
ents were dead. She lived with lady
that was very unkind to her Mays
room was in the back part OF the house,
which was very cold. In her room was
bed, q few pictures and a stand. On
hor bed was only few thin bed clothes.
She nearly frose to death at night and
was always glad when morning came.
Christmas was drawing near and May
had no money, because the lady hadn't
paid her. The next day she paid her and
May worked very hard She asked II
she could 60 to town. The lady said in
an unkind tone: "Only an hour" She
obeyed. and then got the lady nice pres
eat, better than her friends. Christmas
was the next day. and May did her work
very good, That night the lady asked
her into the room and May was sur
prtsed when she saw the tree. May went
and got her presents, and later she
got her present from Nav She TOLD
May she didn't have to work any moro
and then May was her little girl This
was the best Christmas she ever had.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

what happens" After o while they had
everything ready and MIR. Miller brought
the team around. Big Santa Claus and
his mother and Mary accompanied him
20 the little house. The Jones children
were fast asleep. Charles had hard
time getting in. but finally got in at a
window. His mother and Mary helped
him put ID the tree and other things,
There were five Of the Jones children.
Charles felt q better boy afterwards. He
also received many Christmas gifts. but
the best gift OF all was that he had
learned a great lesson
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
qonorable Mention.
Dorothy and the Birds.

By Margaret Fischer. Aged Years, 960e
Lafayette Avenue, Omaha Blue Side.
Once upon a time there was little
girl and her name was Dorothy II was
a cold. winter day when Dorothy was
sitting by the window.
"oh, mother" cried Dorothy, "there
are some little birds looking for some
thing to eat ! know what will do. /
win fix up that little Christmas tree"
SO Dorothy fixed up the Christmas tree
with baskets full Of crumbs.
{. Every morning Dorothy gave the birds
something TO eat and the birds were
never afraid of her.
i hope Mr.. Wastebasket will be asleep
and when he wakes up my story will be
in the paper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Christmas in Mouseland.

BY BENJAMIN Mohney, Aged Years, Ed
son, Neb. Red Side.
ONCE Mother Mouse called her little
mice to her and said, do you know to-
morrow is Christmas?' And the little
mice said. What is christmasF"
1T is when everyone has good things
TO eat.
you go and peep in the pantry door.
and If the cat isn't around you get some
cake"
So the little mice went and got some Of
the cake.
When they came back their mother
was visiting the eorh pile and got a few
kernels of corn. and invited their friends
and they had a party,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Santa Claus at Tribune Office,

3y Martha johnson, Aged II Years. III
East Fourth Street. Fremont
Neb. Red Side.
Santa Claus was at the Tribune office
one Thursday evening from o'clock till
g. The children were supposed 70 call
aim up and tell him what they wanted
or Christmas,
The line was busy for a long time.
There was little sir named Elsie who
wanted to talk 20 him. but the line was
50 busy she couldn't set him. Eight
O'Clock soon drew near and she did not
set to talk 10 him. She cried for a long
ime l suppose there were many others
who were disappointed. Next evening
santa's picture was In the paper and
what the children said 10 him.
Il said: Dear children OF Fremont I
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Second Prize.)
Coasting.

BY Lester Clark. Aged Years. Overtnn,
Neb. Blue Side.
Last Saturday two other boys and my
self went out to slough. We went
coasting. whsn we got there took my
sled and got on the bank Of the slough.
Then gave my sled push and when
got to the bottom OF the slough. ran into
a Russian thistle. Then asked one OF
the boys If / could use his sled and he
could use my sled. He said; "All right"
So took his sled and gave it a push
and away / went. When l got TO the
bottom the sled ran it's runners into the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

am sorry, but I did not have time TO
talk to you ALL But you will get some
thing from me. Your friend. Santa
Claus"
There was q little boy who talked to
him. He said Dear Santa. bring me q
pair OF mittens and a pair of stockings
My father is out of work and cannot get
any. Please give him all kinds of work
Please bring me this and / will be salts
fled"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

Ia Tommy and the others name is Niger
and the others name is Blue. Blue and
Niger are wild, but Tommy is not.
can catch him anywhere. We have
some neighbors close by that have
dog and am afraid OF him, One day
he nearly bit me. was 70 frightened
that rscreamed. Well. l had better close
as my letter Is getting long. hope Mr..
Waste Basket has gone for walk. My
greatest delight would be to win a prize.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Fred's New Sled.

Merry Hamburg, Aged u Years, Oakland
Neb Blue Side.
II was near Christmas and Fred wanted
a new red sled so that he could 90 out
and slide with the other children Christ
mas eve came at last He was a small
boy so he hung up his stocking for Santa
to FILL The next morning when he awoke
he found his red sled and all his other
toys. Fred had a very happy Christmas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
Protects from Indians.
BY Eileen Dugan, Aged II Years, $40
North Forty-second Street, Omaha,
Neb

NOfth FOrty-second street, Omaha,
Neb.
Once upon a time family by the name
OF Bowen came over here from England
This country was then mostly covered
with lndinns, wolves and foxes, The In
dams had II mostly to themselves. There
was only one other little house in the
valley. About twenty miles from this
little valley there was a store and mill.
Mr. Bowen lived here only year. when
his wife died, leaving three children.
Philip. Nathaniel and Polly. They had a
hired girl named Florinda La shore. She
was only 10 years old, Mr.. Bowen and
the neighbor, Mr. Moore. had 20 go
many miles away to consult with other
settlers to see what would be done for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27

let him stay there 80 he broke the jug
and Jack was very glad that he got
loose, 80 he licked his masters hand,
His eyes seemed to say; II will never
steal again" SO that was Jacks lesson
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-27
About Kittens.

BY Eileen Olson, Aged Years. Herman,
Neb., Blue Side.
am going TO tell you about my kit
tens have three kittens. Ones name
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
/, DONALD SMITH,.

. Donald, the young son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Smith, of this city,
passed away at Park View hospital
Sunday morning, after d few days OF
intense suffering. The little one sus-
tanned burns several days ago from
the effects Of which it suffered un-
told agony It appears that the child
was playing about the house when It
reached up and pulled kettle of
boiling hot water over itself. scald-
ing its shoulders and down its back
almost to the knees. The little suf-
ferer was at once removed to the
hospital where the best of care was
given. Some time during the winter
the little lad figured in an accident
that nearly cost his life, when an
older child procured matches and set
fire to its clothes. The burns at
that time were of such; a severe ma
ture that it was feared death would
follow. Scarcely had the wounds been
healed from its former injuries when
this second accident befell the child.
The suffering endured during it's brief
existence were beyond comprehen-
sion, and death came as a gracious
relief. The child was born in this
city May %, 1912, and was not quite
two years old at the time Of its
death. Funeral services We're held
Monday from the B. Smith home in
North Manchester, and interment was
made in Oakland cemetery. s
e iMr. and Mrs. Smith have the SYM
Dathy Of friends in the death OF their
little son. 4, "
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
GRADUATING EXERCISES NEXT
3sss WEEK. 5!-Etc. !Et ~

The thirty-third annual commence
ment exercises OF the Manchester
High school will 3be held in Central
opera house on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings OF next week. The
programs. as published in this pap
er in a former issue, will be given
on these two evenings. .$-1 2S
The annual class sermon will be
delivered by Rev. J. F! Moore, at the
Congregational church next Sunday
evening. A feature OF the program
for the Wednesday evening exercis91
will be the presentation of A. W.
Pinero' Z .Trelawney Of the Wells.
On the second evening the members
OF the class will present J Millions Ions 2
"Comus".
Miss Lucy Robinson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w B. r robinson OF sRy-'
an, has been awarded first honors,
and Miss Ruth Dittmer, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dittmer of
Colesburg won second honors.
The motto which the members ol
the graduating class have selected
Is Sunrise, not Sunset. a35
Class flbwer-Ro lose. RE-, .S Y t;sSs
Glass cOlors-Red and white
h Seats will be on sale at 'Phllipp,s
drug store for both evenings, Satur-
day morning, May 90. The senior 1'1
class. teachers and school board. may. ~
reserve their seats at 5: 90 }55 9 g Clock OCH,
Any one else may reserve seats q,
0 O'Clock The price to all IS DOC 33$Ssss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
5FiaHiNc SEASON OPENS.

/. Last Friday was fish day and many
| took advantages toK the favorable
weather to try their luck \ Fish arr re
Er1pe for the anglers In 81 Iowa,
The hook and line fishing seasol
opened on the 18th. As to some
kinds Of fish it extends to October
L and as TO others until In Decem'
ber. IsR H. I. ~ /: III ,}i
Amy nets, traps, guns or other de,
vices for taking fish may be seized
without warrant and be destroyed
A trout line may be set to, go only
half way across q stream il it does
not obstruct the free passage OF the
fish. g,.:- q &. .Sf 5j Is 3.
Fish may be shipped, but a lot o.
afftdavits must go along.
IL any fish 10 caught that Is under
six inches, and answers to the name
Of bass, catfish, pike, crappie Or
trout, he must be thrown back at
once 81 Wv a f
Minnow nets with 3-sths inch net
may be used and not over 5 yards
long. 4. : ;is{& y, J. ,s.fs. }E
No personN may use more than
two lines with one hook each.
In trolling, a spoon hook with three
fastened together may be used.
Don't go the limit. Not more than
40 game fish may be taken, by 4 one
person one day, OF which not more
than 20 shall be bass, pike or PICK,
erel NJ @ E Szsi q = \. :fs (, &JE >$
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
SELLS BEAUTIFUL FARM.

Capt. J. F.. Merry has sold his
beautiful farm, known so widely ov-
er the county as Merryland, and
which is one of the very best farms
in the county. The new owner OF
this valuable piece of property is Mr..
Arthur Anderson, who came to Della
ware county this spring from Cam.
bridge Illinois. The farm consists
of 2SO acres Of the best kind OF soil,
and as far as improvements are con-
cerned, Mr.. Merry has spared no ex-
pense in erecting buildings and fences
that make for one Of the best farms
in the county. During the fifteen
years that Mr.. Merry has owned the
farm he has laid over four miles OF
tile and in. this way has made it pos
sible to cultivate his entire farm.
Mr.. Anderson comes into posses sion
Of a very desirable farm, taking pos
session in March, 1915. ::;frs s.5s:sfi, = sf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
MANCHESTER Wins GAME.

A fair sized crowd witnessed the
ball game between the Western
Blcomer Girls team of Hammond,
Indiana, and team of Manchester
ball players who were lined up in
the 1913 team, on Tuesday. The fin
al wind-up Of the game showed that
the Manchester team had defeated
the visitors by a score Of IA to 3.
The girls team succeeded in landing
s hits, and made 6 errors. while the
local team were successful in getting
13 hits and one home run, and only
made two errors. = 3, - -
Judging from the work of the To-
cal boys on the diamond on Tuesday,
afternoon Manchester has material
for team that will be able to hold
it's own in contests with teams from
neighboring cities and towns. A
movement is on foot to organize the
team for the season. In order to do
this successfully the team will have
to have the hearty support Of local
fans. S.S r. :, 80 s55zS..}5e zS.5 !, 5f,s, a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-20
/, MEMORIAL SERVICES.

|AssGG Memorial services win he
held In the CongfeEat1cna church on
next Sunday, May s2Ath, 1914, at 10:3Q
O'clock. R ev.s il II: More will deliys
ar the address. The members Of the
post and Relief Corps : are request
ed to meet in the parl0Ts. Of the
church at 10: 10, and viii then march
to the auditorium in q body ;5E
Memorial day services will be
held in Genital opera house on sat
;urday, May Both. at 1880 p. M; Com
rade r. W. Thrill will be the pre-
siding officer. All members OF the
post and relief corps are requested
to meet in the Grand Army hall at !
o'clock. Following the program at
the opera house the veterans and
members OF the Relief Corps will
proceed to the cemetery, escorted
by Co. D., N. G. The customary
memorial services win be held at the
cemetery. III 4. ,sl. IA
The following program will be CIV
en- at the opera house:
NJ Reading Of the Order. 4;
Prayer, by Rev. Mr.. Cardy. y
Song, by! Masonic Male Quartette.
Address, Rev. C. X. Hudson.
Song, by Masonic Male Quartette.
Benediction, Rev. ]. F.. Moore.
y The citizens Of Manchester and VI
cinity are invited to attend the SER
vices. both at the church on! Sunday
morning and at the opera house and
cemetery on Saturday. }s$ s.$ J,