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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10
Christmas Dinner at
Bracebridge Hall

HNuE dinner was served up in the
great hall. where the squire al
ways held his Christmas ban
quet blazing. cracking fire
of logs had been heaped on to warm
the spacious apartment. and the flame
went sparkling and wreathing up the
wide nTouthed chimney.
@H
The great picture OF the crusader
aud his white horse had been profuse-
ly decorated with greens for the occa-
sion. and holly and ivy had likewise
been wreathed around the helmet and
weapons on the opposite wall
Ot
A sideboard was set out just under
this chivalric trophy. on which was
display Of plate that might have We'd
tat least In variety with Belshazzar's
parade Of the vessels of the temple
'iagons. cans. cups. beakers. gohlets,
basins and ewers'-the gorgeous uten-
sis of good companionship that had
gradually accumulated through many
generations of jovial housekeepers.
Before these stood the two Yule can
dies, beaming like two stars Of the
first magnitude. Other lights were dis
tributed In branches. and the whole ar
ray glittered like armament Of silver
asx
We were usbered into this banquet
ing scene with the sound Of minstrel
sy. the old harper being seated on
stool beside the fireplace and twanging
his instrument with a vast deal more
power than melody. Never did Christ
mas board display a more goodly and
gracious nssemblage of countenances.
Those who were not handsome were at
least happy, and happiness is a rare
improver Of your hard favored visage.
S.x
The parson said grace. which was
not a short. familiar one, such as IL
commonly addressed to the Deity in
these unceremonious days, but a long,
courtly. well worded one Of the an
Gent school. There was now a pause.
as If something was expected. when
suddenly the butler entered the hall
with some degree of hustle. He was
attended by a servant on each side
with large wax. light and bore a sill
yer dish. on which was an enormous
pigs head. decorated with rosemary,
with lemon In its mouth, which was
placed with great formality at the
head Of the Washington Irving.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

not been yourself of late. Your bust
ness has worried you. and we hardly
feel as If we see anything of you
Your body Is here. but your mind Is
down at the store"
You think Elsie has noticed itT'
II do So"
"Jing! This won't dor'
You dear old giant, dreaded to tell
you. for ! know how hard it is
BLESS your heart! Don't for heavens
sake let me fall into any habit which
will darken those little children's lives
nor yours" he said. kissing her.
An all day frolic began in the Speed
well home the minute those two little
white nightgowned figures stole into
the room at sunrise.
Tom helped them empty their stock
ings and open their packages, and when
they screamed with delight in their
childish trebles he roared in his thun-
derous bass He peeled their oranges.
cracked their nuts. spun their tops,
strapped on their skates, dressed their
dollies and shot peas at their tin SOL
He seemed a little tired and drawn
when he carved the turkey, but Mary
gave him look that put new heart
into him, and after dinner be COM
menced again.
You never saw any one SO happy as
those little Speedwell young ones.
They forgot all about their toys and
just rolled and tumbled over their dear
old daddy like little poodles over a
great Newfoundland dog.
And when the day turned to twilight
and the twilight faded into dark two
tired children crept up into Toms lap
and laid their heads upon his heart.
Bob fell asleep with his eyes fixed
upon his fathers face, in sort of mute
alteration. and Elsie. patting his beard
ed cheek, said In tones SO much like
STary's that they startled him:
Papa. do you know which gift like
best of ALP
your dolly" he said, trying to ap-
pear unconscious.
You" she answered gravely. and.
trying heroically, but vainly. to keep
awake so as to feast upon his love a
little longer. she, too. fell asleep and
dropped Off upon the sea Of Nod.
And there by the fireplace sat Mary.
her big brown eyes full Of tears.
well done. dear heart" she said
You have won a great victory today.
You have given yourself to others and
so have reproduced the Christ life
again. And now carry them of to their
cribs, and after l put them to bed you
shall sit down with me and have a
good. long worry II you want to-"
II don't believe do. sweetheart. l
have come out of myself for the first
time in weeks. and guess I'll stay"
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10
Calvary Church

Sunday Sc rvi CT s-Children' s
service GAS a. m; morning SER
vice and sermon, II a. m; evening
prayeI1 1880. Mrs. kemmerer will
sing at the evening service. A
cordial invitation to all. Rev. Ed
win J Skinner in charge
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

No, YOU can't saw wood with a
hammer, nor printer can't exc
cute good work with old obsolete
type faces. The Siftings plant is
equipped to turn out hrst-class
work and ae're doing it, too.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10
Sunday Services at Swed-
iSh Lutheran Church

English service at IL a. m.
. Swedish service at 7 80 p. m.
Sunday school at. 1000 "a. m.
Come, let US worship the Lord,
our Maker.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

1t i, rumored that a certain
newspaper man of this city W
commit matrimony during the
holidays. OF course we don't
want to give this secrets away bu
we wish to congratulate the pa
ties. P Sit might be well to
state that the party in question is
not James Humphrey, Esq, nor
anyone connected with the Sift-
ings
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10
"FAG ENDS"
Presbyterian Church
Sunday IL a. m.
CONE
Cave Interrupts
Big Five Operations

A cave in the Big Five Wednes-
day. 700 feet from the portal.
caused temporary suspension OF
operations. All the men employed
beyond were able to get out safe ly.
The Big Five company Imme-
diately proceeded to clt ar the tun-
MI by putting on an extra force
of men and by working day and
night op rations are now continu-
ing as usual.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

Gar Smith. who was threatened
typhoid fever is improving ant
will soon be out.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

Jones & Co sent down their
usual shipment from the Franklin
this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

Jas. Fitz7sorris of Freeland was do
ing business in our city Thursday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

The Ladies Aid Society of the Meth
odst church will hold their annual ba-
zaar Thursday Dec. 10th in the room
next to the ost office.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

Rolla King Cooper who has
been employed in the mechanics
department of the Siftings, depart
ed Tuesday for his old home in
Montrose. where he will work on
the Enterprise, semi-weekly.
Rolla is a good, steady, reliable
young man and the Siftings hopes
to see him do well in Montrose.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

Night class Shorthand and
Typewriting. Complete course
Beginning Jan. 3, 1916. Mrs. A.
Samuely. Box K, Idaho Springs,
Colo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

The bazaar and turkey dinner
to be given by the Presbyterian
Ladies Aid Society next Tuesday
will be quite a social event as well
as an affair of finance. During
the afternoon the pretty things
made by the society during a SER
les of congenial meetings this fall
will be offered for sale by the la
dies at the booths. The younger
ladies' and girls will conduct a
dainty japanese sale with the
most seasonable sort of things to
be bought from pretty japanese
maids.
The turkey dinner is all arranged
and the menu sounds wonder ully
good. The ladies of the society
have tickeis for SOC each or they
may be purchased at the door.
Children may have this fine din
ner for 30 cents each.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-12-10

The great picture OF the crusader
and his white horse had been profuse-
ly decorated with greens for the occa-
sion. and holly and ivy had likewise
been wreathed around the helmet and
weapons on the opposite wall
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
FORECASTS ABOUT THE WAR.

At the dinner of the Boston Credit
Mems Association last week, Roger w.
Babson of Wellesley Hills, discussing
"The Effect of the War on Business, !"
predicted chat while the war is actually
in progress this country will have a
period of exceeding prosperity. The
time between the actual war and the
conclusion of peace, believed by English
and French leaders likely to last for a
year or Is months, he prophesied will be
time of REIMBURSEMENT here, probably
painful in some lines. Following the
treaty of peace will come a period of
struggle, with the numerous new fac
tories now being built to work on NUM-
tons competing for trade in other lines.
MIR. Babson said Americans are already
paying part of the cost of the war
through increased prices for raw ma
terials and manufactured goods and
higher wages for labor. He predicted
that these high prices may continue for
long time after the war
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
WORK THAT TELLS
The Kind Belfast Readers Appreciate.

liz NuAA DChdse NSoASAS hPplSNiolS'
To thoroughly know the virtues of medi-
cine you must investigate it's work. Doan's
Kidney Pills stand this test, land plenty of
proof exists right here in this locality. People
who testified years ago to relief from back
ache, kidney and urinary disorders, now give
confirmed testimony-declare the results have
lasted. Can any Belfast sufferer longer donbt
the evidence?
W. C. Sheldon, Brooks. Me-, says, Il suffer-
ed from pains in my back, some of which were
quite severe. 1t hurt me to stoop over or
strengthen and any sudden move or turn
made, caused sharp twinges across my back.
also had trouble from the kidney secretions.
Doan's Kidney Pills proved to be grand medi-
cine and did me more good than any hing else
l had ever used for my kidneys"
Gone for Good.
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mr. Sheldon
said: II have had no occasion to use Doan's
Kidney Pills or any other kidney medicine for
long time"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask
for kidney rem edy-get Doan's Kidney Pills
the same that Mr.. Sheldon has twice pub
licly recommended Foster Miburn Company,
Props, Buffalo, NY.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
RECENT DEATHS.

l. G. Kicker died Dec. 9th at his home
in Jackson, aged As years. He had been
in i'll health for several years. His
courage, patience and unfailing cheer
fulness made him loved and admired.
He was the son of Frank and Mary
lCarlton) Kicker. A greater part of
his life was spent in his home town.
His wife, Jennie (Croxford) Kicker,
died about two years ago, and he is sur
vived by his two little sons, Harvey and
Hugh. His mother and brother Carlton
had cared for him since the death of
his wife. The funeral services wer !.
held from the Congregational church
Sunday, Dec. 18th, at IL o'clock, Rev.
FIR ank S. Dollff officiating.
MRS. Martha (Maddox) Whitney died
Nov. 18th at her home in Appleton.
She was stricken with shock of
paralysis Sept. 18th, and another a
little later. She was most lovingly and
devotedly cared for by her daughter,
Maude E. Whitney, and by her son 8
wife, Mrs. Burton L. Whitney, with
whom she lived. All was done for hec
that loving hands could do. She was
the widow of the late HeZekiah H.
Whitney, who died March 10, 1907.
Mrs. Whitney was born in Lincolnville,
Maine, Nov. Is, 1885. She was devot-
ed wife and kind and loving mother.
She leaves to mourn their loss three
sons, Everett E., Burton L., and George
D. Whitney; one daughter, Maude E..
Whitney, all of Appleton; two nieces,
Miss Mae Maddox Of Belfast, and Mrs.
George Cannon of Lincolnville. She
was a member of Almond Gushee Re-
lief corps and the w. C. T. U. of Apple
ton. Rev. j. N. Palmer officiated at
the funeral and the floral tributes were
beautiful, testifying to the high esteem
in which she was held by all who knew
her. Interment was in Pine Grove ceme-
terry, Appleton.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
Cat Slayers Arrested.

George Lafrance and Alfred Smith of
to the mountains on pleasure trip, shot
and killed domestic house cet that was
out in a field catching gophers. The
owner of the cat had them arrested at
once and took them to Dallas for trial in
Circuit Court, where they were bound
over to the grand jury on a CHI rye of
shooting domestic animal.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At a Probate Court. held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 14th day OF
December A 1915.
WILLARD B. CURTIS of Belfast in said
w County, son of Lebbeus G. Curtis, late OF
jackson, in said County of Waldo, deceased
having p, esented a petition praying that he
Willard b. Curtis of Belfast, may be appointed
administrator OF the estate of said deceased.
Ordered. that the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully In
The Republican Journal. a newspaper published
at Belfast. that they may appear at Probate
Court. to be held atB elfaSt, within and for said
County. on the l til Gay of January, A. ID. 1916,
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause
If any they have. why the prayer of said petit
toner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W LEONARD Register
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

vx7ALDOSS.-I In Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the 14th day of December, 1915.
Arson Know ton. executor of the will of Lii
iian l. Knowlt0n, late of Freedom, in said County
deceased, having presented his fret and final
account of administration of said estate for
allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successivey in The Republican journal, a
newspaper published in Belfast in said County,
that an persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court, to be hela at Belfast, on the 1th day
OF January next, and show cause, if any they
nayeWhy the said account should not be allowed
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At Probate Court, held at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo, on the 4th day OF
December +, A. ID. 1915.
ANITA ?. TAYLOR of Brockton, Mass,
II daughter of Prudence N. Park. late OF
searspoIt. in said County of waldo, deceased
having presented petition praying that Ben ia,
jamin +. Colcord of SearSport, in said ounty,
may be appointed administrator of I'll estate OF
aid deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican Journal, "A newspaper pub
shed at Belfast. that they may appear at a Pro-
bate Court, to be held at Belfast, within and for
said County, on the 18th day of January, AID.
1916, at ten of the clock before noon and show
cause, if any the, have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge
A true copy, Attest:
ARTHUR w. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At a Probate Court held at Belfast, within and
for the County OF Waldo on the second Tues
day of December, A. ID. 1915.
A certain instrument, purpOrtng to be copy
"A of the lasf will and testament of Maitland
B. Smith, late of Hartford. Conn, dece ased
having been presented for Probate.
Ordered, That notice be given to all persons IN
terested by causing copy of this order to be
publican Journal published at Belfast, that they
may appear at a Probate Court, to be held al
Belfast, within and for said County. on the SECOND
Tuesday of January next at ten Of the clocB
before noon, and show cause. If any they have
why the same SHOULD not be proved, approved
and allowed. -
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At Probate Court. held at Belfast within and
for the County of aldo, on the 18th day OF
December, A. ID. 1915
EMMA JONES BARKER, executrfx of the
II will of Anna NJ. Nash, late of Belfast, in
said County OF Waldo, deceased. having pre-
senteG petition praying that the actual mar
ket value of tie property of said deceased's
estate, subject to an Inheritance tax, the per-
sons int ested in the succession thereto and
the amount of the tax thereon may be deter.
mined by the Judge of Probate,
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully
in The Republican Journal a newspaper publish
ed at Belfast, that they may appear at Probate
Court, to be held at Belfast within and for said
County, on the 11tn day of January. A. d.
1915, at ten of the clock before noon, and show,
cause, If any they have, why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

AT IA Probate Court held at Belfast, within apc
Tor the County of waldo on the 14th DAY OF
December, A. ID. 1915.
= l. BICKFORD of Jackson, in said County.
I. creditor of Elisha Written, late OF Jack
SON IN said County OF Waldo, deceased, having
presented petition praying that E. W. Brown,
IL, OF BROOKS, in said County, NAV be appoint
ed administrator OF the estate of said deceased.
ordered, That the sad petitioner give notice to
an persons interested by causing copy of this
oruer TO be published three weeks successfully
III ne Republican journal, a newspaper pub
lsned al Belfast, that they may appear at Pro.
Date Court, to be held at Belfast within and foi
Sald County,, on the l1th day of January, A ID.
lolo, at ten of the clock before noon and show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF sale
petitioner should not be granted
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
At Probate Court ned at Belfast, wuNln ,tad
for the County Of Waldo. on the 18th day OF
n

At a Probate Court ned at Belfast HIrnn tud
tor the County Of Waldo. on the 18th DAY OF
December A. ID. 1915,
IL. NICHOLS of Searsport, Maine, admin
a. lstraior de bonis non with the will annex
ed. of the estate of George Mcclure, late of
Sea- sport, Ill said County of Waldo. deceased
having preSentee petition praying that the
Judge of Probate hin and for the County If
Waldo, may del ermlne who are entitled to said
deceased's estate and their respective shares
under the will.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
order to be published thee weeks successivejy
In The Republican journal, a newspaper pub
llshed at Belfast, that they may appear at PRO
pate Court, to be held at Belfast. within and foI
said County. on the 18th day OF January. A. d
1915, at ten OF the clock before noon, and show
cause, if any they have, why the prayer of sale
petitioner should not be granted.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR ". LEONARD Register
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

UtStIdy
of December, A. ID. 1915
A certain instrument, purportlng to be the last
"A will and testament of Water +. Heald late
of Islesbor0, in said County of Waldo. deceased
having been presented for probate.
Ordered That notice be given to all persons in.
tereSted by causing a copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re
publican Journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court. to be held al
Belfast, within and Cor said County. on the sec.
ond Tuesday of January next at ten of the
clock before noon, and show cause, if any they
have, why the same should not be proved, APP
proved and allowed.
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR w. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23
PROBATE NOTICES,

At Probate Court neId at Belfast within and
for the County of Waldo on the 14th day of
December, A. d. 1916.
POBERIF. DUNTON, trustee under the will
IL of William Holt, late of Belfast, in said
County OF Waldo, deceased. having presented a
petition praying that his res gnation as trustee
Probate.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
ali persons interested by causing copy of this
order TO be published three weeks successfully
IN The Republican journal, a newspaper publish
ca at belfast, that they appear at a Probate
county, on the L 18th day of January. A. d. 1916,
at ten OF the clock before noon, anG show cause
II any they have, why the prayer of said petition.
er should not be granted
JAMES LIBBY, Judge
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At Probate Court hello at Belfast, within an
for the County Of Waldo, on the 14th day OF
December A. ID. 1918
EkED c. EDWARDS of Boston, Mass, nephew
l. of Charles A. Woods, late of SearspOrt, in
said County Of Waldo deceased, having pre-
sented a petition praying that the actual mar
ket value of the property of said deceased's es-
tate. subject to an inheritance tax, the persons
interested in the succession thereto and the
amount of the tax thereon. may be determined
by the Judge of Probate.
all persons interested by causing copy of this
older TO be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in
The Republican journal, a newspaper published
at Belfast that they may appear at Probate
Court. to be held at Belfast, within and for said
County, on the 1th day OF January, A. ID. 1916,
at ten of the clock before noon. and show cause
if any they have, why the prayer of said petit
toner should not be granted
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy. Attest.
ARTHUR w. LEONARD, Register
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At a Probate Court neld at Belfast, within and
for the County of Waldo on the second Tues
day of Dec mber, A. ID. 1915.
A certain instrument. purpOrting to be the
"A last will and testament of Samuel W
johnson. late of Belfast, in said County of
Waldo deceased. having been presented for
probate.
Ordered that notice be given to all persons in
tereSted by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in The Re-
publican Journal, published at Belfast, that they
may appear at Probate Court, to be held at Bel
fast within and for said County, on the second
tuesday OF January next, at ten of the clock
before noon, and show cause, if any they have,
why the same should not be proved, approved
and allowed.
JAMES LIBBY Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR w. LEONARD, Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

W ALDO SS.-In Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the l4th day of December, 1915.
A. I'll. NlcnOIS, administrator de bOniS non, with
the will anneXed.on the estate of George NJ. Me-
Cluie late of Searsport in said County, deceaS-
ed having presented his first and final account
of administration of said estate for allowance
Ordered, that notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in The Republican journal,
a newspaper published in Belfast, ill said County,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro-
bate Court. to be held at Belfast, on the / 18th
day of January next. and show cause, if any
they have, why the said account should not be
allowed
JAMES LIBBY, Judge.
true copy Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

WALDO SSH Court OF Probate, held at Bel
w fast. on the l4th day of December, 1918,
Estella Hatch, executriX of the VIII OF George
A, Hatch, late OF Morrill,, in said County. de-
ceased, having presented her first aud final ac~
count of administration OF said estate Tor allow
The Republican journal., 1915-12-23

At a Probate Court held at Belfast. within and
for the Comfy of Waldo on the 14th day OF
December, A. D. 1915.
ANNIE Is. CHOATE of Searsmont, in said
n County, guardian of den ID. Choate ct ais,
SearsmOnt in said County of Waldo. having
pr sented a petition praying for liense to sell
and convey certain real estate situated in said
Searsmont. BEING the property of aid wards,
deScrlbedln said petition and for the purposes
therein expressed.
Ordered. That the SAID petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing a copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
The Republican journal, newspaper published
at reltast, that they may appear al a Probate
Court. to be held at belfast within and for said
County, on the 11th day of January, ID. 1916,
at ten of the clock before noon, and show cause,
if any they nave why the prayer of said petition
Ell should not be granted,
JAMES LIBBY Judge.
true copy. Attest:
ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Register.