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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18

| Yes" Pete whispered. too
scared to realize whether he was say
| ing yes" or mo"
! Now, Pete. take a good look at
| me-" the doctor continued as he arose
from his chair and stood In the mid
die OF the room for the cripple's in
spection. I'm not really such an aw-
full man, am ], Pete?"
| "N-n-o-o." Pete answered. more
because the surgeons tone needed q
negative reply than because he knew
what he was saying
Pete, / like little boys" the doctor
went on. ignoring the lads terrified
expression. "And kind OF think
some of them like me. Do you think
you could?"
"Ma-a-aybe." the youngster was
doing his best to be brave.
The doctor glanced at the open door
and nodded to the maid.
tom Mcclure Is out at the door
and wants to see you." she said.
Send him in.' the surgeon an
swered heartily. well. i never. Hell
10. Toni"
Hello. docl Done anything to
Pete's leg?"
why. no. we haven't mentioned
legs. Have we. Pete?"
Not yet" said Pete. with feeling
that something was still to come.
Say, doc, look at 1t now. will your"
Tom exclaimed energetically and be-
gan to take off his brothers shoe.
Hold on minute. Tom; this isn't
the place to examine legs. and besides,
never make an examination without
the owners consent"
Tell the doc you want to have yer
leg looked at" Tom commanded in a
tone that bore authority.
Before Pete could answer, the doc
tor had interposed a good natured OBJ
lection.
"You keep out Of this. Tom. This
Is Pete's leg, and he shall have the
whole say about what is done to that
leg"
This announcement was revelation
to Pete, who had had visions of being
bound and gagged while the doctor at
tackled his leg with common hand
saw.
'Is that straight" he asked, look
ing up obviously into the surgeons
face.
Absolutely" the doctor exclaimed.
II won't touch a finger to that leg till
you give me your consent"
There, Pete, what'd tell you," Tom
broke in. but the doctor frowned at
him to keep quiet. The eyes of both
Tom and the surgeon were now on
Pete
"what'll 1t cost?" The cripple
seemed about to yield but wanted one
more obstacle cleared away.
Never mind the cost. Tom and l
have arranged that between u.s."
The look of appreciation and grati-
tude that the cripple brother gave
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SAY. Pete, you're goin' to have Z

-say, Pete. you're soin' to have q
new leg"
"what?" the bewiidered Pete was
too intent on selling papers to bother
about new legs.
"A new leg. say. Doc Harrison.
what told you bout. is goin' to make
one fer you"
Jaw, gwan. wot yer eivin' me ?"
grunted the skeptical Pete. ignoring
the enthusiasm of the head OF the
house.
Come on, I'll show you"
Nav. you don't You don't get me
losin' what leg I've gct.''
Honest, Pete. I'm on the level. The
doc says he bets he can fix you up
good as new"
"Nixy fer me. I'm fer keepin' me
bum prop. l reads how doc saws
on a boys legs just for fun
"Aw. Pete, don't be silly. The doc
won't hurt you"
Don't you believe It," Pete replied,
and started down the sidewalk to get
away from temptation. Tom knew
Pete's stolid strength of will, and de-
cided ON another tack. He felt In his
pocket and found sixteen cents. Count
ing out five pennies. he ran across the
street. and soon had DR.. Harrison on
the wire.
Hello, this you. doc?-Pete won't
come-Naw, he's afraid you'll hurt
him. He's read how q doc cut off a
feller's leg just fer fun.-Send up a
pape? Sure, but you'll have to hide
yer sign, or he won't never come in.-
All right. I'll send him mp. Please
don't hurt him. will you. doc?-Good-
by"
Tom ran back to the corner.
Hey Pete" he called. as soon az
he was within earshot of the cripple.
to 345 West Alden avenue. Get on a
Prince street car. and hurry up. Here's
dime fer carfare"
There amt no profit in that" Pete
grunted. 'go yeTself an save the
dime"
do as yer told. I'm boss O. this
corner" the young financier retorted,
showing Pete toward car as fast as
the cripple could hobble. Get OF at
Walnut street and walk west half a
block" he shouted as he helped Pete
on the car platform.
For the first time in twenty-five
years DIR. Harrison's sign was hidden
as the cripple struggled up the steps
and rang the bell.
Here's yer pape." he said In mat
ter-offact tone, holding out the first
edition. when the maid opened the
door
"Paper?" asked the girl, pretending
ignorance. Step in moment and
I'll see II 1t belongs here"
Pete stepped inside and took OF his
cap. The girl disappeared, but return
ed presently. and pointed to an open
door down the hall. Pete hobbled in
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Tom at that moment would have re-
paid any sacrifice-yes, even the whole
of the corner paper privilege. Pete's
eyes glistened with teardrops as he
turned to the doctor.
go ahead, doc. Do anything you
want. only don't hurt me too much.
Say. amt Tom all right?"
You bet he is" the doctor replied.
and motioned the cripple to the inner
office.
Tom was busy as he could be on
Christmas eve and 1t was well after
midnight when he crawled into his lit
tie bed. tired and lonely. for Pete had
gone to the hospital three days be-
fore. He knew away down deep in his
heart that 1t would do no good to hang
up his stocking, but hope dies hard
in the young and the stocking was
pinned to the side Of the chair.
The sun had shone for an hour or
more when Tom awoke and realized
that it was Christmas day. He hardly
dared to glance at the stocking but
summoned up courage and looked at
the chair where 1t hung The stock
ing was empty. Tom reached over
and felt it to make sure and then
crawled back under the bedclothes.
For the first time In his life the rough.
ness of the world had overcome him
and. in spite of all the strength he
could muster. the great hot tears
crowded into his eyes and flowed down
his cheeks. He buried his face in the
pillow and cried great big soulful
cry.
Tom! Toni" 1t was his mother
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his bare toe that It almost made him
howl. A little thing like that was not
allowed to break up the celebration so
he grasped his mothers hands. and
swung her around and around in a
ring around rosy" until the poor
woman hardly knew whether 1t was
Christmas or Fourth of July.
"Ain't this a grand Christmas?" he
shouted. 'Ain't the doc bully? Amt
Peter the luckiest feller in the whole
world?' n
"Yes. yes. yes" groaned Mrs. Nc.
CURE, trying her best to regain her
breath and balance 20. it's-too-
good-to be true."
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calling, but he only pulled the bed
clothes over his head and pretended
not to hear. He would not for the
world let NAV know that he would
cry, he who was supposed to bear the
burden of the family on his shouie
ders.
Tom! Toni Toni" come the call
again. heres letter for YOU"
"A letter for Tom? Such an event
had come into his life only twice,
once when the fresh air society Of
fered him week in the country which
he could not AFFORD to take. and a let
ter from the license bureau with his
newsboy badge. The dry side Of the
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~ ew.n e. ysr elxIn Ms, erun.sa .hs skep.le. ps..

pillow served as handkerchief and tow
ell. and, holding his head low to hide
his red eyes, he ran into the next
room.
John ]. Sweeney" he read on the
corner of the envelope, why, he's the
alderman from this district" Fingers
were all thumbs trying to get that let
ter open and part of 1t was torn be-
fore the envelope would give up its
secret. The note was short and type
written but 1t took Tom nearly five
minutes to read it aloud. Each word
seemed to haveitaken a new meaning
to the astonished boy.
"Mr. Thomas Mcclure. 14S Willow St.,
City.
Dear Sir:
l have the honor to inform you that
the application of MCGUIRE and Har-
rison for news stand adjoining the
fountain on the southwest corner OF
the square has been granted and pos
lieye me. Yours very truly,
JOHN J. SWEENEY,
Alderman 17th District"
Great Jewhilikens," Tom shouted.
and his mother, too, made some sort
of an exclamation that was drowned
in the racket Of the two smaller Nc
CURES. who felt called upon to add
to the general din.
me and the docs goin' to have a real
news stand right where 1 wanted it.
Don't wish Pete was home to hear
the good news! What do you think
O that, NAV? A great big news stand
right at the fountain where we can
sell ten times more papes! Amt that
bully Christmas present? Say, nav,
the docs brick and don't you forget
it."
We'll. hurry up and get dressed or
you won't have much Christmas Day
left"
Tom yaulted chair and cradle on his
way back to the bedroom and slammed
his tear soaked pillow into a corner
of the room as an expression OF his
feelings toward tears
"A real news stand. A great big
stand all to ourselves. can see just
how it's goin' to look. Gee! amt that
grand!"
But greater news was on the way
and before he had pulled on the empty
stocking he heard a noise in the other
room and peeped out There was a
big man in a fur overcoat at the door
with another letter and he was not the
postman either.
Tom, here's another one for you"
The summons was needless for Tom
was already at his mothers side and
had seized the white envelope.
James B. Harrison, NJ D." he read.
That's about Pete. Jimminy Christ
masl Say. NAV. you open it. My
hands is all shaky."
Mrs. MCGUIRE could not make much
better headway opening the envelope
than Tom. but she managed to pull
out the letter and Tom began to read
laboriously. s-..-.s
"Mr. Thomas Mcclure. 14s Willow st.
Dear Tom: -
Merry Christmas from Pete and the
doc Hurrah for Pete! The operation
was great success. Pete will be run
ming around without a crutch long be-
fore next Christmas. Come around to
the hospital at four o'clock. Sincerely
your friend.
JAMES B. HARRISON"
p. S.-By the way, Tom, 1 don't be.
lieve l shall have time to take care
OF my half of that newspaper privilege
at the corner. so return herewith the
agreement cancelled. Leave a paper
at my house every night while Pete 10
In the hospital and we will call It
square. ]. B. H"
Three cheers fer Pete." Tom yelled.
and gave the table such q kick with
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We'll. it is true, fer knew the doc
wouldn't fool me. Amt he the grand
est ever?"
Tom you'll never be ready to go to
the hospital by four o'clock IL you
don't get dressed"
Tom rushed into the bedroom and
came back with the empty stocking
that had hung on the chair.
Say NAV, I'll shut my eyes. and you
stick them two letters In me stocking
and I'll pretend 1 found 'em there.
Amt this bee-ootiful Christmas?"
Copyright. by W. G. Chapman.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
eeorale,s rhrreat.

Little George Trim had rejoined
the Sunday school, as was his annual
custom, just two weeks before
Christmas.
I'm glad to Gee you here again."
said the superintendent.
We'll, believe me-" said little
George, You've got to do better by
me than you did last Christmas or I'll
go to the Presbyterian church next
time"
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Friendly Advice.

"Yes." said the Fairy Prince, you
may have whatever you want for q
Christmas present"
Il will choose" said the Fortunate
Person, either wife or an automo-
bile"
How foolish!" exclaimed the Fairy
Prince. why do you not select
something that you can manager
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Maid and MistIetoe.

According to Archbishop Mares, the
maid who was not kissed under mis-
tletoe at Christmas would not be mar
ried In that year. The mistletoe
speedily invaded the drawing room.
without, however. reducing the guam
tity Of kissing in the kitchen.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Two In Ono.

What a lucky fellow Bliss is"
How so?"
His fiancee's birthday comes on
Christmas."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18

UGH weather, and Christ
mas but a few days away.
The city was properly
dressed for the occasion.
Snow covered the streets
and the steps leading to
the beautiful homes on the
boulevard where every lhol-
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
Christian Church.

The Bible School opens at 10 o'clock.
The Mems Bible Class has been reor-
ganized and will be led by the pas
tor. Preaching at II by Rev. j. C.
Hay Of Los Angeles, the pioneer pas
tor Of Imperial Valley; anthem,
"Christian, the Morn Breaks Sweetly
Ger Thee" (Shelley). Union meeting
of Young Peoples Societies, $50;
leader, Mervie Wells. "Dry Califor-
MIA" rally, 7:30; short addresses by
Mrs. w. C. Whitescarver, Mrs. w. w.
Apple and Walter E. Packard; duet
by Miss Mccormick and Mrs. Ber-
neker. All are cordially invited.
Vote California Dry
Germans Reoccupy Turnhout.
Rotterdam, Oct. 31.-The Germans
have reoccupied Turnhout, Belgium,
with $50 men and instituted system
of military patrols.
Vote California Dry
Ford Stages
ouI VI obH blcBO anu Cifc SodoI CiI-
les are using the Netherway Genera
tor and are burning distillate, and
are saving 100 per cent on their gas
bill by so doing. This gas generator
will burn gasoline, distillate or coal
oil; will save 20 per cent on gaso-
line CT 100 per cent on distillate; viii
burn coal oil as well as either, so
there is no occasion to be caught with
out oil on the road. Will install it on
your car and demonstrate to your
satisfaction before you need pay US
one cent. The price is $3.50 net
the same price as you would pay for
it in San Diego.
DELTA IMPLEMENT CO.,
Adv. FL Centre.
Vote California Dry
Jean Brook,
Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring.
Martyrs Department Store.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
Indian Emigrants Arrive.

Calcutta, Oct. 31.-Nearly 800 Sikh
emigrants arrived at Calcutta today
from Vancouver. They were met by
a company of fusiliers, company of
Gurkhas and armed police. The land )
ing was effected quietly. One man
had bank book showing a balance
of $11 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
Pre-Inventory Bargains

We
stockt
in to
disposng of the eradew work a
of
gasoline
of
that will will
of
in
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31

they will make their permanent home
They have been residents of the val
ley for a number of years and have
been closely identified with affairs of
this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
st. Paul's Episcopal.

st. Paurs Episcopal.
st. Paul's Episcopal, Fifth and Or.
ange street. Twenty first Sunday aft
er Trinity. Sunday school at 10 a. m
Grades from primary to confirmation
and Bible classes. All candidates fol
confirmation are requested to attend
4 \
Christian Science Services.
The Christian Science Society holds
services every Sunday morning at II
o'clock. Subject tomorrow, "Everlast.
ing Punishment" Sunday school at
9::45 a. m. Wednesday evening tes-
timonial meetings at s o'clock. All
services are held in Masonic hall,
corner Sixth and State streets.
First M. E. Church.
Rally Day will be observed by a
special program at 10 a. m. Preach
ing by the pastor at II a. m. Ju-
nior league, 8 p. m. Epworth League,
$3.50 p. m. Rev. Robert Wright of
Imperial will speak at 7:3O. TIL.
choir will render special music. A
cordial invitation is extended to ALL
A. L. Baker, pastor.
+ r =
Baptist Church.
Sunday school, 1O'a. m. The serv-
ices at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. will
be addressed by well kno wspeakers
in behalf of the campaign for dry
California. E. F. Howe and Mayor
A. w. Swanson will speak in the
morning. The evening speaker will
be announced later. B. Y. P. U. at
6:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
SATURDAY
CITY AND VALLEY

| No. 3O-When voting remember t.
vote "Yes" for No. 80, to strengthen
Imperial Irrigation District.
Rally Day-"Rally Day" at the M
f. Sunday school Sunday, November
IL. Special program is arranged.
X X X
Marriage License-Charles Saville
native of Nebraska, resident of Ca.
lexico, and Maude B. Rowley, native
of Iowa, resident of Los Angeles.
| 4 Y 4
Were Well Pleased-The audience al
the l.. & S. theatre last night were
well pleased with "Oh. Baby!" the
first presentation of this play by the
Lewis & Wolf Company.
Rumsey's Sale Success-"Every
thing points to the biggest sale in
our history" said Mr.. ,Rumsey, when
interviewed in regard to his big sale
this afternoon. "The store has been
crowded with throngs of eager, en-
thusiastic buyers. Especially in the
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear department has
selling been very rapid. I am very
we'll satisfied with results secured
through Press advertising"
Theatre Tulane-A big double bill,
consisting Of two features, "Million-
Dollar Mystery" and "The Man With
a Future" including comedy
scream, "When the Cook Fell Ill.," is
an attraction we'll worth seeing and
sure to play to two packed houses at
the Tulane tonight. The regular price
of admission will prevail. Coming
Monday night, the Redmond stock
company of twelve people, IN 'In the
Bishops Carriage" Seats on sale a.
the box office.
X \ X
Pioneer Valley Pastor.
Twelve years ago little white
frame church was erected at Impe-
rial, and Rev. ]. c. Hay became for
two years the pastor of the whole
valley He performed the first mar
riage ceremony and conducted the first
funeral service in the new country.
He has been a guest for several days
of Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Holt and his
former friends will be glad to learn
that he will preach tomorrow at II
o'clock in the State Street Christian
church.
X X 4
Fruit Growers Meet S0On-The
forty fifth California State Fruit
Growers Convention will be Eeld in
Los Angeles from November 10 to
Ia, according to a prograrh received
by F. w. Waite, county horticultural
The convention will be
keld under the auspices of the State
Commission of Horticulture in con-
junction with the Citrus Experiment
Station of the University of Califor-
MIA. On November 8 and 10 the con-
vention of county horticultural COM
will be held at the Hotel
Clark and at that time members of
the commission will discuss various
phases of their work. The, fruit
growers program is replete with in
teresting talks to be given by scien-
tific agriculturalists, who will gather
from all parts of the state to discuss
problems that are proving a source of
worry to ranchers throughout Cali
fornia.
Vote California Dry
Imperial Valley press., 1914-10-31
AT THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Sixth and Orange streets; DR.. W
A. Cook, pastor. Sunday school n
10 a. m. Morning worship, II a. m
Christian Endeavor society, GAS p. m
Evening service, 7:3O.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-11-23

NJ. f. church will not be held on We'd
nesday evening, but instead will meet
with the Monday night class this even
ing In the Sunday schol room. The
Junior League will meet on Saturday
afternoon of this week instead of Fri
day afternoon as they will meet at the
church on Saturday afternoon and pro-
ceed to the chapel where both leagues
will combine for the afternoon.
Miss Sara Schiefer spent Sunday at
Harrisburg.
Robert and Abram Belt, of Wells
vile, arrived in town last evening and
will spend the week in town as the
guests of their grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. 4. A. Markley. Main street.
Edward Fallinger spent Sunday at
Harrisburg.
Miss May Thurman will entertain
the D. +. Club at her home on Swa-
tara street this evening.
Harry Coyle, of Falmouth, spent Sun
day in town as the guest of relatives.
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Lei6y's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sei5ert.
The ear load Of COWS received last
week by Hess 4 Swepe, owing 10 the
quarantine, We're not sold at public
sale. The cows have been examined
daily by Dr.. ". W. Fox. veterinarian.
but as vet no trace OF the foot and
mouth disease has been found in the
animals.
The Ladies Mite Society Of the Re
formed church viii hold a social AZ the
home Of Mrs. J. Irwin Ruff, on Tuesday
evening.
The Rev. Robert \. Bausch. pastor
Of the Reformed church. Was called 70
his home at Womelsiorf. SATURDAY
evening by the Illness Of his mother.
Owing to the absence of Mr. BaaSe n
there were no preaching services in
the church yesterday.
i party Was gwen a. the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Th2dieus Kautz on Sat
urtay afternoon IN honor of their
grandson, Carl Hughes. who observed
his seventh birthday anniversary. The
youngsters spent the afternoon PLAYING
games and refreshments were served
70 the guests.
The Ladies Mite Society OF the Re.
formed church. are arranging to send
barrel OF clothing 20 the Nazareth
Orphans Home az Gold Hill. y. c., as
has been the custom for the past sew
eral wears. The donations will be
taken 10 the residence OF John j..
Nisslev during next week and the bar
rel viii De packed al Mr.. Nissley 5
home.
Reed Walmer. OF Philadelphia, was
the guest OF mis- mother. Mrs. Eliza
beth Walmer. over sunday.
Mrs. Ella Croft, of sand Beach.
spent several days last week with Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Rupert.
Dr.. L. Webster Fox. OF PHILADELPHIA.
spent Sunday with his sisters. the
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Fox.
Miss Anna Weller, of New York. Is
rhe guest OF friends in town.
Mrs. ". B. Shope visited her moth
er, Mrs. Louisa Longnaker. at Steel
ton. yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Bower spent vester
day with her brother, Earl Bower. at
EhzabetdtOwn.
Mrs. Charles Lamb spent Yesterday
afternoon with relatives at Highspire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baird Potts and chill
dren, OF Harrisburg, were guests of
Mrs. Potts parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fox. over Sunday.
Harvey Kaylor. of Harrisburg. spent
Yesterday with Mr.. and Mrs. David [.
Rhoads.
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formers daughter, Mrs. John Beaver
at Shippensburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Eby, of Lands
burg, are visiting l.. Bakers family
and also are attending the Slough
campaign.
Miss Nora Bonner, of Lewisberry
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Nestor Bair
Miss Grace Apple, of Wellsville, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. r. R. Reiff.
Miss Euphimia Meyer, who has been
at the Harrisburg hospital the past
three weeks, was brought home on
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Carrie Simmons, of Hershey
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Simmons.
Miss Irene Williams, of Highspire
visited relatives here ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Watkins spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder in
Harrisburg.
The Sunday school teachers and
committee on arrangements will meet
at the NJ. f. church this evening to
make arrangements for the Sunday
school bazar.