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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Cbrlstmas Dolly

The greater part OF the holly that -
used for Christmas decoration In the
western part OF the United States
comes from southern Arkansas and
Texas. where the American holly" at
tains greater size and more perfect
form than anywhere else In this coun-
try. 1t grows there to height OF from
forty to fifty feet.
The native hollies. some of them
evergreen. others deciduous In habit
arr 40 family OF considerable interest
ct this time. The group OF plants to
which these belong. known botanically
a. the Hex family, some OF which are
shrubs and some OF tree size, Is widely
distributed through the tropical and
temperate regions Of the globe. About
dozen of It's members are native to
eastern North America; Ave attain to
the dignity Of trees. Four OF these BE-
long only to regions southwark OF New
England, but one brings its northeriy
range to the vicinity Of Boston.
It Is evergreen in habit, like its Eng
iish cousin. which. It resembles also In
general appearance and particularly In
its leaves, which are rather oval In
shape, though small at both ends. with
edges coarsely toothed and armed with
sharp spines, stif in texture. wavy and
picturesque In surface and effect and
Of dark glossy green color.
In the autumn the trees show rich
clusters Of red berries cleaning
through the foliage in the most cheer
full manner. They may. In fact, take
the place In some degree OF the de-
lightful British plant, which most un-
fortunately will not endure our eli
mate. though one sees its plump form
nourishing in the most rugged health
around the wooded shores OF Loeb Lo-
mond. in Scotland, and that Ia nearly
as far north as the middle Of Hudson
bay. in British North America
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
cHRlsTs COMING.
Well May It Be Celebrated With Joy
and Thanksgiving.

Well may the great event which
Christmas commentaries he every
where devoutly celebrated with joy
and Thanksgiving Well may its ami
versary be everywhere hailed as time
of special gladness. Il time when every
heart shall expand and every hand be
generously open; when ennities shall
be forgotten and universal good win
prevail: when gifts from friend to
friend shall abound. and especially
gifts from those who have an abun-
dance of this worlds goods TO those
who are scantily furnished with them
Christmas commentaries the com
ing of our Divine Lord to earth. to
bring light and joy and gladness and
to give gifts 10 men. even the great
est and most precious of all gifts the
gift of salvation. We rejoice in the
making and receiving of earthly gifts.
How much more should we give evi-
dence of joy in the acceptance OF the
greatest of spiritual gifts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
DON'T UNDERGO CHRISTMAS.
Better ovsrIsvishness Than Niggardli-
ness at Holiday Season.


The things we do at Christmas are
touched with certain grain OF extrav-
agance. as beautiful In some of its
aspects az the extravaganza of nature
in June.
1t is the chiidren's carnival, the mid
summer OF charity to the poor. the
sprfngtide of good viii to men: the time
OF the year when heaven opens and
angels come down to sing to sailors
on the ocean, to old country folks In
the long reaches OF new colonies, to
people In hospitals. poorhouses, In man
sions and 1.-The huts where poor men
lie;" the time when the atmosphere is
just right for clear burning fires, and it
would be something of shame for the
wind to send the smoke down any
chimney as It does a week before or
after; when there is a goodly smell
abroad, as II the frankincense the wise
man brought on day long ago to tenn
per the faint OF stable had got into
this whole world OF ours. as a trailing
cloud OF the odors Of spiced bread:
when the poorest platters and mugs
take touch Of fine recklessness by
reason Of the thoughtfulness Of those
who have bread enough and to spare;
when the Christmas tree grows all ra-
diant and fruitful. as no other tree
which blooms through the year, for It
bears at least twelve manners of fruit,
and the leaves of the tree are for the
healing of the nations.
would not, therefore. insult Christ.
mas by UNDERGOING it. The man who
then does most for his fellow men, ac-
cording to his means, does best We
can give the tramp who comes to our
back door royal cup Of coffee Christ
mas morning with a good grace, though
We have to see that he does not run
away with the spoon.
They are wide pages the angel opens
In the book of life Mt Christmas, and
when we do our best we cannot do 1t
quicker than he can write 1t down.
Rev. DR.. Robert Collyer
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23

49, the homes OF the United
States army officers and enlisted
men with families, just as 1t Is
among civilians. The bachelors
who wear side arms generally see
to II that the table at the officers
mess and that the club quarters
have their supplies of holly. At
most of the army posts all duties
except the necessary guard and ia
tigue are suspended
Interesting Christmas tree exers
cises are held, with presents for
old and young. Santa Claus Is
generally unprecedented by an Of
ticer, and at some. Of the posts the
children are entertainedwith movs
ing pictures Of Christmas panto-
mines and with Christmas music.
There used to be a custom In the
army Of going along the line on
Christmas morning and looking at
the gifts every one had received
The married people went to the.
bachelors quarters. almost every
one taking some little remem-
brance. In the far western posts
In the old days homemade candy
or cakes were made and presented
The wives OF the officers every
Christmas used to send to the en-
listed men OF their husbands COM
panies large plum cakes.
Extra good rations during the
Christmas holidays are now a spe
cial feature at the most Isolated
Of the army posts in the United
States or among the foreign pos
sessions. The choice viands now !.
served are In marked contrast Z.
with those obtainable In the old
days of roughing 1t on the fron-ai
tier.
Years ago canned goods from
the commissary had to be defend
ed upon, and the meat eo9sistedss
OF beef. Hunting parties were
made up, In which case there was
a treat to buffalo or antelope.
Christmas boxes were eagerly \
awaited from relatives and friends I
In the east. The day before every
officer and enlisted man who could
go to town did so to meet the stage
with the precious boxes. /
At some of. the isolated western n
posts dinners were given to friend
ly Indians, and 1t was an event of +;
a lifetime to see scouts, squaws
and papooses, gaudily dressed, do +
ing justice to spread of turkeys
and other good things.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
OBITUARY.
Levi Cross.


Rev. Levi Cross was born in
Virginia, now West Virginia,
Barbour county in the year A.
d. 1886, on the 18th day of Aug.
and died Dec. 18th, 1915, at 9:15
P. M. He was the son of Bar
ton H. and Deborah Cross. His
mother died when he was 10
years old. His father lived to
be SO years old. He had Z broth
ers and four sisters, of whom 2
brothers and one sister are still
living, the others having passed
him to the great beyond. Father,
mother, brothers and sisters
were all professed Christians.
He joined the Methodist Church
in his early teens, his fathers
house being a preaching place at
that time as there was no pub
lie building near there.
For that purpose, the M E.
Church organization was disolv-
ed at that point. He then joined
the United Brethren Church,
in which he was licensed to
preach and travelled as an timer
ant about Ia years. He posses
sed a very strong potentative
faculty, and had the honor of
being one of the best historians
land Biblical scholars in his con-.
ference. He was married to
Angelina Price, April 10th, 1856,
to whom there were IL chill
dren born, six sons and six
daughters, there are 10 still liv-
ing, two, John Fraklin having
died in infancy, and VIM. G. w.
died at the age of 26, the names
Of the living are: j. M. of Bel
ington, R. a; N. H. of Junior;
B. B. of Belington r. A.; Arthur
TO-, of Kernes; daugnrers are:
Lucy Phillips, of Washington,
Ind; Nancy J. Moore, of Being
ton r. A; Cordelia Smith, of
Charlottesville, Va; Louise
Sturm, of Job, w. Va; Ella
Simons, of Dartmoor, w Va;
Octave Wyatt, of Cumberland,
Md. All of the children includ-
ing the one that is dead are re-
ligious and belong to some
branch of the Christian Church,
above all things else they were
advised to honor God and live
right.
He Joined the civil war, March
LIST, 1868, and remained in ser
vice until the close of the war,
he was wounded in left hand.
He belonged to Co. H. 10th regi-
ment of w. Va, Infantry Volen-
teers.
After the war he always took
an active part in the political
affairs of the county.
He joined the Methodist Epis-
copal Church again and always
spoke upon this as getting back
home. He continued as an in
tinerant preacher untlr disabled
by age. In all, he was a minis
ter about A years. His funer-
al was preached by the Rev. A.
NJ. Crabtree after which he
was laid to rest in the String
town cemetery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
LEGENDS OF ST. NICHOLAS.
How He Became Known a. Patron 81
Children and Of Gifts


An ancient Italian life OF st. Nicho-
las recites how he became the patron
Of children. Once upon time the sons
Of an Asiatic gentleman were sent to
Athens to be educated. On their way
their father enjoined them to visit the
great bishop OF Myra and secure his
benediction. They reached there late
one night and sought shelter In an Inn.
The wicked landlord, observing their
prosperous exterior. concluded to rob
them and destroy the evidence OF his
crime. Having murdered them In their
sleep. he dismembered the bodies and
concealed the pieces In pickle tub
But vision had appeared to ST. tNicho-
las. and he FASTENED to accuse the land
lord. who. seized with remorse. con-
fessed ALL Then he implored the In
tercession OF the saint. and the latter,
struck by his penitence. prayed for the
restoration OF the youths to life In
stantly the latter arose. and the par
don OF their slayer was assured.
Here is the legend which accounts
for St Nicholas as the good genius
OF the gift season: A certain noble of
his diocese became impoverished, and,
as they had no dowries. the future Of
his three daughters was imperiled.
The good saint resolved to succor
them, and. waiting TIL the small hours
Of the morning. he cast through the
open window of the nobleman's bed.
chamber three heavy purses Of gold.
He hoped to retreat unseen, but the
moon was bright. st. Nicholas was
discovered, although trying to escape.
At the courts OF Italian princes there
prevailed an ancient custom called "za-
pata.' the Spanish word for shoe"
At Christmas time presents were con-
cealed in the shoes or slippers Of favor
ed courtiers. In initiation OF st. sNiciio-
las gifts to the three maidens Of Pa
tara.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN 1878.


We are among those who
have been accustomed to hail
the return OF this day as a
day devoted to the purposes
both OF religious and social
duties. Having in the morn
Ing performed our devotional
exercises In grateful recollec-
ton OF him who brought life
and Immortality to a benight-
ed world and who has taught
his followers by the simplest
and purest yet most sublime
and salutary precepts how to
obtain present comfort and fu-
ture happiness, We may In the
: after part OF the day meet our
friends and relatives in social
converse.
From the mornings devotion
and the evenings innocent
recreation let us learn to prac-
tice those benign principles
which teach us to check as
perities and TO Danish preju-
dices. to cultivate neighborly
affections and to cherish those
amicable sympathies and char
titles. both moral and political,
which should distinguish us
as Christians In deed as well
as In name. BY q sincere en-
deavor to perform these duties
and every Christian ought
to perform them--such of our
readers rs shall be permitted
by Divine Providence to cele-
brate another anniversary Of
the Messenger OF peace and
good will to men may In the
year 1914, with humble confi-
dence, believe that they be-
come wiser men and better
members Of society and hope
for admission into another3
and better world. An Edit
tors Greeting to His Readers
a Century Ago,
w y w III.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTI
MAS TREE.

This Ia custom practiced
by Sunday school where the
children are all of the wealthy
class, but 1t Is a plan that
many schools may like TO try.
On the platform stands beau
tiful large tree made gay with
ornaments and lights, but to-
tally devoid of presents. The
classes assemble, each pupil
bringing a gift. marked for
a girl" or for a boy" with
the age Of the recipient writ
ten on, too, so those who make
the distribution will have
some idea which is the pack
age to give to who"
The gifts are carefully wrap
ped and made just as Christ
. masy" looking as possible.
When the class roll Is called
responses are made by each
class going forward and lay
ing their offerings beside the
tree. In return each child Is
handed an orange aud small
box Of candy. this treat being
usually provided by some
wealthy parishioner who is
fond Of the children and who
does not work regularly In
the Sunday school.
Christmas carols and a short
service follow, and the next
day the presents are taken to
the city mission or some spe-
cial charity. Toys and books
that are in perfectly good con-
dition are accepted. but only
such articles as may be Of
fered without computations OF
conscience to one OF Gods lit
tie ones. This general clearing
house is a splendid idea, and Y
the children learn the lesson
of passing on what has given
them pleasure. A dear little
mother says that her children
were interested all the year
In trying to keep their toys
mice" for the sake Of the
"other child's Christmas.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Christmas All the Year.

Doubtless children wish that Christ
mas would last all the Year. and In a
nobler sense it lnighf and ought to dis
pense It's blessings throughout every
season. We should not be content with
only an annual melting into tenderness
toward our brethren but should per
petually cultivate the spirit of unself-
ishness and practical love.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Christmas In the Army

at home or in /;
~ the Philippine Islands,,
SE Christmas is observed In !.
60 the homes OF the United
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Letters to Santa Claus

nth the approach Of Christ
mas each year the Santa
Il Claus Association of New
" York. which each Christmas
tries to answer the requests of
thousands of poor children who
would otherwise receive no
presents Christmas morning,
receives hundreds of letters
each day from all parts Of the
United States and Canada.
Below are a few of the hun
dreds Of letters received by
the association. The first Is
from little girl In the Bronx:
Dear Santa Claus--Do YOU live
far? Would you please come up
my house Christmas. day? j..
Rose. ten years of age, wants a
doll; John, seven, wants a en-
gine: Alice. about five. wants
doll; Beatrice, Just more than
three. wants set OF dishes. and
Andrew. not two yet. wants
Teddy bear
p. ST. hope to get what / ask
for. | am very poor. and my
father IL not working. Your lit
tie friend. ROSE -.
This letter was received from
a little girl whose home is on
the west side not far from
Times square:
Dear Santa Claus-I heard about
your great kindness to poor chill
dren. and | hope you viii be good
to us. | have little cripple sis
ter and a baby sister and brother.
My little cripple sister is only
five, and my papa has been out
of work all summer | hope you
will answer soon and won't for
get us Your little girl friend.
HARRIET ---.
A six-year- old lad whose
home is In a distant part of
Brooklyn sent this letter to
the general postofiice. The let
ter was forwarded to the Santa
Claus association:
small train, not expensive one
one that's just strong and will
j. last long time. This is all | want,
and we can't afford nothing this
winter. Yours truly.
DONALD -.
This letter has been received
from child whose home is In
a small town in the northern
part Of Ontario. Canada:
Dear Friend Santa Claus--I am
very little girl. not ten years
old, and both my parents are
very poor. and they said they
couldn't bring me nothing this
Christmas, and what / want is
a pair of ice skates and, il you
can spare them. also q pair OF
hockey boots. Your little friend.
MAHEL -.
Little Miss Mabeps seven
year-old sister, Ethel. also ask
ed for pair of skates and
added that she would consider
the gift "a very beautiful and
likewise a precious one"
Most Of the letters are pa
thetic, of courses but the asso-
citation also receives some very
lndicrOns requests.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
ORIGIN Of Gift GIVING.

1t Ii believed by many that our Gus
tom of giving gifts comes from an old
custom of priests putting on board OF
all outgoing ships box for aims
time and masses said for the giving
Of aims, and II was called Christ
Mass" box. From this has come our
custom of giving boxes and gifts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Church Decorations Ar. Old.

The decorating of the churches
with greens Is custom Of which
the origin dates back to days be-
fore the Christian era. At the feast
of the Tabernacle the Jews gath
cred palm and olive branches and
other greens to decorate their tenn
Piles, and the heather used such
decorations for many Of their fes-
tivals.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23
Christina. Carols.

1t is generally thought that Christ
mas carols originated In the middle
ages In connection with the then very
popular miracle plays There IL NO
doubt that they formed an important
part In these early ceremonies.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-12-23

The Christmas candle! What
a charming sound 1t has and
what 8 honey" picture It
.eonjures before us Of the
many who viii attend Its
burning on Christmas eve! !
An Of us know the legend Of
the Christmas candle. II it
burns clear down to the sock !
ct good luck and prosperity !
will attend that household +
throughout the year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16

State Of Indiana. ST. Joseph County. IS
In the st. Joseph Circuit Court sep
TENDER Term. 1919. Robert &. Hutton vs.
Marie LuxtaH Hutton. Divorce.
Be IL Known, That the above named
Plaintiff has filed IN the office Of the Clerk
Of said Court complaint against said De
PENDANT In the above cause together with
proper affidavit that said Defendant.
Marie LuxtOn Hutton. is not "A resident Of
the State Of Indiana.
Said Defendant Is hereby notified that
said cause will stand for trial on the Sth
day Of November 1915. the sane being the
10th day o. the nexc term OF said Court
10 commence at the City Of South Bend,
the 2nd Monday in September next. on
which day said Defendant is required to
appear to said action.
GEORGE NJ RAAB, Clerk.
BY Louis Segety Deputy.
George Sands, Atty. for Plaintiff.
p.TG99
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
NON-REsIpENT NOTICE.

STATE OF Indiana, 81 Joseph county, .
In the ST Joseph Circuit Court, Septem-
Der Term, 1915. Alice Jones vs.. Ernest
X. Jones' Divorce
BE IL known. That the above named
Plaintiff has filed I'm the office OF the Clerk
Of said Court complaint against said De
PENDANT In the above cause together with
proper affidavit that said Defendant.
i2rnest Il. Jones, is not a resident Of the
State Of Indiana.
Said Defendant is hereby notified that
said cause will stand for trial on the Sth
day Of November, 1915, the same being the
10th day Of the next term Of said Court TO
commence at the City Of South Bend, on
the 2nd Monday I'm September next on
which day said Defendant is required 20
appear 20 said action.
GEORGE ". RAAB, Clerk.
BY Louis Segety. Deputy.
j. ". Thomas, Atty. for Plaintiff.
g1623
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
CLASSIFIED
ADVIERI TlSEMlIE,NI rs
LEGAL NOTICES
NoN-REsIDENT NOTICE.

MN
State 81 Indiana. 81. Joseph County. IS:
Ia the St Joseph Superior Court Sep
tember Term. 1913. Joseph Berman vs.
IRA Berman. Divorce
BE II Known. That the above-named
Plaintiff has filed I'm the office Of the Clerk
Of said Court complaint gainst said De
fenCant In the above cause together with
proper affidavit that sad Defendant. Era
Berman, IS not a resident Of the State Of
Indiana
said Defendant s. hereby notified that
said cause will stand for trial on ne 18th
day OF November. 1913 the same being the
Dist day Of the next term Of said Court
20 commence af the City Of South Bend,
which lay said Defendant is required to
appear 10 said action.
GEORGE NJ RAAB Clerk
B. Louis Segety. Deputy.
Frank Gilmer, Atty. for Plaintiff.
pIG23
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
NOTICE OF INsOLVENCY.

In the matter Of the estate of William
II Reilly, deceased. in the St Joseph Cir
cult Court No. 41139
Notice is hereby given that upon petition
filed In said court by the administrators Of
said estate, setting mp the iuSuffiCieHcy Of
ohe estate of said decedeut TO pay the
debts and liabilities thereof. the Judge Of
said court did ON the 10Th day Of Septem-
her. 1918 find said estate 20 be probably
insolvent and order the same 20 Ice set
tied accordingly. The creditors of said
estate are therefore hereby notified of such
Insolvency and required 10 file their claims
against said estate Tor allowance.
Witness the clerk and seal of said court
a. South Bend. Indiana, this 18th day OF
Septembe-, 1915.
GEORGE NJ. RAAB, Clerk
H a STEIS, -etty. for Estate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
AMNESTY FOR PRISONERS.
Powerful Mixture
Prevents Appendicitis

The QUICK action OF buckthorn
bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in
Adler-i-ka. astonishes South Bend
people ONE SPOONFUL is so
powerful and cleanses bowels so
THOROUGHLY il relieves almost
ANY CASE constipation. sour or
gassy stomach. ONE bottle has
relieved mild cases appendicitis.
In acute cases get your doctors
permission TO try.
one spoonful Adler-i-ka ONLY
TWICE a week keeps entire sys-
tenn CLEAN and prevents appen-
dicities Most medicines act only
on lower bowel; Adler-i-ka acts on
BOTH lower and upper bowel In
TEN MINUTES stomach trouble
is relieved-the INSTANT action
is surprising. Although powerful
il NEVER gripes The American
Drug Co. 133 y Main ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
NoTICE or ADMINISTRATIONS.

Notice is hereby given. that the under
signed has been appointed by the clerk OF
the Circuit Court OF ST. Joseph County.
State OF Indiana, executor or the estate Of
stephen Bilnski, late of St Joseph County,
deceased.
Said estate is supposed 10 be solvent.
FRANK :. BILINSkI. Executor.
Sept. l.. 1919.
W. A GRESLk Atty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-16
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIONS

Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed has been appointed by the Clerk
OF the Circuit Court of 1T. Joseph County,
State of Indiana. Administrative, Of the
Estate Of Charles Il. Higgiubotham. late
OF st Joseph County, deceased
Said Estate is supposed 10 be solvent.
MARI HIGGINBOTHAM, Admx.
Aug. / 1915.
VAN FLEET HUBBARD and Deenen,
Attorneys for the Estate