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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Doing the Best We Can

One sweetly solemn thought comes to
me every night; at my task have wrought,
and tried to do it right. No doubt is punk,
my efforts are a jest; however poor my
junk, it represents my best. If you, at
close of day, when sounds the quitting bell,
that truthfully can say, you're doing pref
ty well. Some beat you galley west, and
bear away the prize, but you have done
your best,-in that the honor lies.
And having done your best, your con-
science doesn't hurt; serene you go to rest,
in your long muslin shirt. And at the
close OF life, when you have said goodbye
to cousin, aunt, and wife, and all the child
rem nigh, you'll face the river cold that
flows to islands blests, with courage high
and bold if you have done your best. No
craven fears you Il know, no terrors fierce
and sharp, but like a prince you'll go, to
draw your crown and harp. So, then,
whate'er the field in which you do your
stunt, whatever tool you WELD to earn your
share of blunt, toll on with eager zest, nor
falter in that plan; the one who does his
best is God blue-ribbon man.
Walt Mason.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
OLD YEARS RESOLUTION

anyway. do started the Gus
Of forming NewYears resolutions whoever it was he
have time between January February
First Of each succeeding For that and glad
time of Breaking I'm. Not that
time limit do read onceI think been
in the Youths Companion possibly the Sunday School
of that lived invoate for YEAR.
from the Frenchman SAID the mberger cheese
anyones sincerely, But just the wouldn't
be the who invented New Years Resolutions for the
month two. Funerals much my line And
of sympathy for the dub who the
doubt with only resolutions always
hang up his fig leaf when he took off throwing
down the the front for mother
take than three dugouts this before
certain famous womasted vesseD before breakfast we'll anyway
of sympathy for him. turning in his
that broken till he sometimes think he has also invented
perpetual motion and wonder why enteprsng captain
industry does hitch plant him and make
tidy little found few libraries least f.
war-well of sympathy for him,
going form NewYears resolutions this
year. There, it is at last
Instead shall subscribe to these following:
Old Years Resolutions
LIST. 1 will continue knocking my friends while they
aroune boosting for then when with others.
End will continue working for the joy of the job and
not merely because have to.
3rd will doing what believe o right. be.
be right and because somebody
it is right regardless of whether it not.
4th. will continue doing best the smiles
that my and telling troubles Sweeneynot that
have any grudge against Sweeney however.
5tb will continue reading good books for what there is
in merely pass the time. and that fall
will limit the number of books to be
read and reread that have been of value
9th. will continue singing the that given
TO sing saying little piece" and editor finds heart
print will continue being grateful for his and for
Supreme Kindness that has permitted do something
thought worthy by
7th. will continue staying here until go This
resolution introduced for the benefit of the c. Cs that they
may say there that standard width all WOOL and with
selfedge). Beau Esprita
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Shortest Short Stories:
Skate--Late- Prate

To the many inquiries to which paper in Duluth is
best subscribe for The Herald has always been wewsh
the Mirror coyumss and carries fine editorial page
The News Tribune for several weeks been turning
nifty editorial page The photographers bit lazy but Dec
9Th issue carried magazine which, hope, will
with every Saturdays ISSUE You will regret subj
scrbng for the News Tribune the Herald they both carry
editorial filters that good.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
NARY PICKFORD
By A. Nobody.

We are writing this on Christmas Day. ago
delightful and ovbe Mary Pckford the
Mary She writes double column
of good the Mcclure syndicate Thousands of
are in Mary all know her. But for little
imagine Mary would be the know for witness
in the following by Mary the blessed influence of mother
while knowing My Mary has remained
good loaded with trashy literature Hugo
IL and had mastered Waldo Tryne In Tune With the
Infinite young girl refused listen
joke and grateful that days al
ways gossip think perhaps this refusal clog
brain with ndecency largely the JOY
grows day. have tried consistently to think
always been good as know furnishing
self fully and promptly when have failed
It's mighty thing carry memory
mighty who have the trail that
leads to decent thinking to know that scattered over the broad sea
Pickfor moral coasguards keep
wreckage therock of obscen The scarlet threads
Jericho walls but there
of the sreaks gilt and nse and something
heart and southat longing
and minge again who teach their little girls
Waldo Tryne Infinite early aee o, have
known such! you but write also that
we can thank God memory God
speed into the night Could get the soul
many here would write of influences that keep
the lamps hope bmrnngbut such sacred and personal
We all admire Plckford of ghood but don't
just love the Mary Pckord Of white
joys and beautiful dreamings?
=, = - 30
Rather Seedy
farmer had seeder for the sowing of his seed
Twas seeder Of cedar. and said l, Pray.
OF a seeder made of cedarg" farmer,
hev never seen seeder, sir that I'd concede
the speed
To exceed cedar seeder for the seedin' Of the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Two Prisoners

Then was the cup in a moments strife
Dashed from my thirsting lips.
What do you know of clustered cells2 49,
What do you know of the soulcomune,
When all the bitter of past sweet wells
Up till the swoon?
Mock longer with cheerful song
Sing me instead in key of moan;
Only such hymns to me belong,
Barred in, imune alone.
Somewhere, in the forests hidden
Bubbled to the light spring,
Justa tiny jet of water
Just free untrameled thing;
But it sang in Natures chid-bed,
Sang with all it's might and main,
And the mighty distant river
Carried on the strain.
Somewhere, grassy hillside
wee tbrostle Clipped the she'll
just gapeing, naked Nesting,
Sheltered from all prying we'll;
But as brooding summer ripened
And its wings grew sleek and strong,
Throste carolled and the breezes
Carried the song.
Midst the scum, the and jetsam
On the stream of mrh and moan,
Midst the cast off Shells forgotten
Whence the souls of men have flown,
Where we huddle in the lee way
Of grim, forbiddng past
Comes the song of spring and throstle-
Prisoned at the last;
Free, untramelled pure and clear,
Mingles with the song-birds CAROL
Shifting our deadened
With newer, richer meaning
Breaking thru the curling bars
Till we catch the voice behind them,
Singing from the
An unhappy man the egoist; he knows he mpor
tan that others afford to admit his Importance.
How did Scribbler make such name for himself9 His
novels silest wadde" II know he had friend
the Post Office Department. who got them barred
mails"
soul is like overcoat; few Of think of it
till we find ourselves out in the cold.
Sherman right" said Handout Hank as read in
month old newspaper that has reduced the price of lumber
so that wood again to become popular as fuel
And now our hometown paper doing life."
The wish be father of the thot; the Judge
said that before.
Almost, Sometimes
Teacher of Language Glass: what the feminine of
Promising pupil: II know, teacher. It's graphone!"
What has become of the old-fahioned poet who wore
lady like hair
Our idea of rubbing it in is for dentist buy
inches double space fellows favorite newspaper
fill it in with fancy Old English eered Merry Christ
mas"
We claim the distinction of being the only living writer
of paragraphs did admonsh his readers to do
their Christmas shopping early.
Says Soloman Sorrowback i
There is conson' thing about seen' man slip on
pee he don't have chance blame his downfall
BOOZE" II
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

Well. it is all Wouldn't it be good idea to write
the editor about hundred words this question
WAS it More Than Day in December for you!'
30
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Sunshine Sam

In all the homes that house the folks
Who love dog, you'll notice that
To all the down and out dead broke's
There's welcome" printed on the mat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
To You

If I could have the choicest wish
OF any mortal on this earth,
I'd wish that you, out there. somewhere
Now that the New Year has it's birth
Would make for every day Your Day
To scatter sunshine long the way.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
::::FADS & FURBELOWS !:
By B. Somebody.

Dat you Resolutiong
You kin go away,
No argufyin.
amt home terday."
Last year done 'braced you,
Vowed no more to sin,
Broke you sixty leben times
I'd break you agin."
Yep, shore had sperience
Wild you times a-fore,
So jest quit you're knockin'
Go away from my DOR
Wants ter talk little,
Tell me gospel truthg
Quit you're pesticatin,
I'll not ssresoute."
Let you in a minute?
Den yo'r boun' ter stay;
Voice am jest like chicken,
Takin thataway'
Bring me lots er joy-notesa
Don want you know-how;
Broke you many times en-
would break you now.'
Go your way, dom bother,
Cause you glib an ache;
When has you has
Somefng TO- to break"
Can't glib you no promise,
Aim to keep lips mute
Goodnight, is seepin'
Mister Resoute
What has become of the old-fashoned fair and bIus
bride" who used to falter at the altar?
Williams news., 1915-09-09
10 l l|'Bl 'BlUl[]Dlsa hI0H Hoaa, I4.,i 1 ,i
 UP fMScOPtAkS


 J. W 1Weatherford, and. wife passed thru Williams! Sunday on their way to Phoenix. They have been visiting friends and relatives at Flagstaff and enjoying the cool northern climate. MT. Weather ford has received a permit from the Government to constructs @ toll road from Flagstaff to the top of San Francisco Peaks, for the use of automobiles. The survey has been completed, but work will not com -mence this fall owing to the late ness of the season. MT. Weather ford says that he was surprised to find that at no point will there be a greater grade than nine per cent, and most of the way will be easily accessible. The stretches of nine per cent grade do not extend for more than hundred yards at one time. He hopes to have the road completed early in the. spring and ready for autos by the middle of summer.
Williams news., 1915-09-09
Boy Scouts Receive Badges

The local Patrol of Boy Scouts have just received their badges and other insignia of membership in the national organization. The boys are proud of their badges and they have reason to be so. These badges stand for accomplishments. They are, however, only tenderfoo' badges, and no scout should be con tent until he has first degree badge and a number of merit badges.
 For the last two months the scouts have been under the direc- tion of Assistant Scout Master Adolf Boehitseh, while E. E. Wells, has been taking what might be tefmedsa s'layaoffn from sheFNork. MT. Bosnitsch has been sgiiving che boys some excellent training in the school gymnasium.
Williams news., 1915-09-09
FOREST HOMESTEADS
 TUSAYAN NATL FOREST

During the month of August, 1915, a total of 32O acres of land within the Tusayan National For est, Arizona, were listed with the Secretary of the Interior and will shortly be opened to entry under the Forest Homestead Act. The lands thus listed were applied for individually by two applicants and each one of these tracts was examined by a Forest Officer and found to be more valuable for agriculture than for Forest pur- poses. Z Those whose applications with in the Tusayan National Forest were favorably acted upon during the month of August are:
 s, B. Lyons, Williams, Arizona tChas. lE. Sweetwood, :. :"
 In addition to this. 1281 acres were listed to applicants within other National Forests in Ari- zona, and 195 acres within Ma tional Forests in New Mexico.
Williams news., 1915-09-09
Williams Makes Good Impression

Williams is making a good inn pression upon her many visitors. Of course there are some chronic kickers among the tourists passing thru who must always find fault, and there are others from large cities who can never see anything good in small town, but the great mass of sensible citizens who have occasion to stop off in the town are pleasantly surprised at it's progress iveness and prosperity. They are full of praise for the busy and well kept business places, the 1clean streets and the good sidewalks. The schoolhouse strikes them as being remarkably good for so small a town. And the Town Hall swell, we hope none of them have seen it.
 Williams isia lively and growing town and the Town Council and the people generally are tn. be cnm- plimented for the enterprise dis played in the towns recent in1prove ,ments and partieularly,for the work 'Fscsnt1y done Ion sMeetsana Side walks. It is inconceivable | that sucEssn shserprisiags , fp6pulasion should, long tolerate a town build iingEwhish con tinualiFsMotks to off, set the good impression made by the betteE part of 'shs town ;
Williams news., 1915-09-09
Critical Situation Developing


 "A critical situation is developing in regard to the disposal of sewage in our town: Many of the unsnc- cessful cess pools Chose that do not reach cinders) are becoming more and more of a public nuisance. A number of them have overflowed several times and as. time passes these occurrences are bound to be repeated more and more frequently. Something needs to. be done; soon- "A city sewer system would solve the problem. The WomaH's Club mightdo much for their town by helping o'bring this to an issue. 1,
Williams news., 1915-09-09

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Williams news., 1915-09-09

Lee Glowner, son of attorney c. w. Glowner, is visiting his father thissweek, having come in from Los Angeles Tuesday mern- ing.
 s.., Areyou planning to attend the big show at the Sultana tomorrcw night? This show is something different from anyt hing you have .ever seen, Prof. Robinson will be there with his athlets.
 , Dontmissst the, athletic rshAw at the Sultana Friday night. Some thing unusual. Be sure tor kstsnd, Williams will put on ..one like it sometime. 7 ,tYt1e ssT
 Mir. Holloway shas treated the office force "a tsome 2 fne ssoasting eafs the past week. The corn is :vsty tander aada5f as5fnes quality; In fact the crops that are raised in the mountain districtsafe ,hard to beat. MT. Holloway issputting up his hay this week. W sss 7
 Mrs. Daggs and Mrs Mentgom. cry entertained a number, of the frfehdsAof Miss Jennie Daggs with a picnicsdinner in the Canyon south of town last, evening. A very en- joyable time is reported. Miss Daggs leaves soon for her school in Phoenix. 2 2 SIS; ia ztgs.re Aalt:z,ssg hGat FQUNDTPair of spectacles, with spectacle case, Owner may se- cure by applying at this office and paying T'ef for this ad. 'a Msthodist Notes ..arh MT. fand Mrs J., S. Robson [of Pasadena, Galiforeia, en route |to Andaasto have charge 'OfGOv- ernmentand Y, MIG. Al Rhysi- cal development work, si there, stop in Williams to spend Sun day. It is expected that MT. Rebson,and probably Mfrs. Rob- son will speak Sunday morning at Il o'clock. Mrs. Robson is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. w. R. Winans. Special music fore noon and afternoon.
 Miss Martha Moore, the new music teacher, wishes to meet at the church Friday, 9 p: m, all young people and others inter- ested in chorus and choir singing and organize a church choir.
Williams news., 1915-09-09
r.,1ss NOTICE

The Ladies Aid of the Method ist Church wish to announce that they are ready to do any kind of plain or fancy sewing by the day. Those wishing this kind of work done call on or phone Mrs. Duff field. If
Williams news., 1915-09-09
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Regular services. Sunday School at 10 A. M. s' .' Morning Prayer and sermon at LA. M. -a Choir Practice Wednesday even ing at 8 P. M. Buy a cook book and help build the library. T
 EA Victor Melick and wife and MT. Slower and wife drove out to Gar. land Prairie in the Slower auto last Sunday.
 -
Williams news., 1915-09-09
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. ,

IuCdS COUnty, ! SS'
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F: J. Cheney & CO. doing business in the City of To- that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CIJRE
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886. (SeaD A. w. GLEASON.
 Notary Public Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mu cous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free ~ F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. a Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for continuation
Williams news., 1915-09-09
STATES LAND OFFICE Phoenix, Arizona, May 22, 1915.
 Serial O275O9

Serial O275O9
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ARTHUR E. GARRETT, of Ash Fork, Arizona, as Attorney in Fact for Anna Scofeld, formerly ANna Finley, has filed in this office his application to select for Anna Scofeld, formerly Anna Fin ley, Sioux Half Breed, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July IF, 1854, the follow ing described land, viz:
 Beginning at point which will be the corner to Sections 1O-11-14 -15 T. 23 N R. 4 w. when survey ed, which is malapai rock 10 in ches by 12 inches by 30 inches set 15 inches in the ground and mark ed l on south and on east also 1 on N. w. face for corner No. 1, raised a mound of stone 2 feet by 2 feet base and 2 feet high on west. for witness thence north 20 chains to corner No. 2 a malapai rock 8 inches by 4 inches by 20 in- 'ches set 10 inches in the ground and marked 2 on s. w. face, raised mound of stone 2 it. by 2 it. base and ? it. high for witness thence west 20 chains to corner No. 8 which is Malapai rock 2 it. by 2 it. in place and marked 3 on $. E. face, raised mound of stone 2ft. X 2ft. base and 2 ft. high on west for witness, thence south 20 chains to corner No. 4 which is malapai rock 6 in. X 8 in. x24 in. set IA in. in the ground and marked on N. B. face, raised mound of stone it X 2 it. base and 2 it. high on west for witness, thence east 20 chains to point of beginning and which will be when surveyed the s. E. I of s. E..4 Section 10, T. 23 N. R. West, ,o
 Any and all persons claiming ad- yersely the land described or desir-, ing to object because of the miner al character of the land, or for any other reason-to the disposal to ap- plicant, should file their affidavits of protest in this office, on or be-. fore the 17 day of Sept. 1915. !, Sy Thomas F., Weedin lis First Publication Aug. 12 1915 F Last Publication Sept. g 1915 4.
Williams news., 1915-09-09

E <&Ass-.t t~re se@Ft --t ForSaIe:- A lots and two. resi-, dences. Inquire 'Sof Williams ssE gas1s.sa -E-.>s sssG. ssl ForSale-One quarter of town block. South east: quarter ,s6f block "G" 142 feet east front 140afeet south front. Near site of Episcopal church.
 I Silvernail.
 4 Sts .lss.s
Williams news., 1915-09-09

Jerry Duffy returned last week from an outing at the beach. Jerry was nicely sunburned, but thor eughly enjoyed himself.
Williams news., 1915-09-09
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

Cattle, outfit in Northern Ari- zona; patented land and good range; forty miles, from, Railroad; A Snap. $35, 100000. Address: Box.13S2, Phoenix, Arizona
Williams news., 1915-09-09

kESIOkAIllJN 10 ENTRk OF', HANDS IN NATIONAL FOR-l E eflids lNidSstise isl hsrebs,l ssfsen sthat the lands described below ennBrac- |fng ,MasSl swithin T the. ] TuSAYan Natf6nal -F6rest, Arizona, will sber subject to settlement and entry luTiss der tha sPf6f iisiohs 1.-the home estea8 laws of the United States and the. act efsJAae 4ls 1906 (54s Sta, R33D
 at the Huited States Land Office, t99 Phoenix, Arizona, on October S0,,, 1915. Any settlerMhoswas actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for.agricultural purposeal prior to January 1, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a prefers, ence right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occu-. fpied. Said lands were listed lupoff the applications of the persons, mentioned below, who have a pres ference right subject to the prior right of any ssqehss settler, provided
 such settler or applicant is qualified
 td shake ;homiestead entry 5 and the preference right is exercised prior to August 30, 1915, on which sdaIe pthe landsTwill be subject. to settle
 msht and entry by sany qualified, |,person. ,es sThe' lands s-sare as follows: The WI N.Wf NW4 (21.- 59 acres of lot four), Sec. .5..Lot
 of Sec. G., T. 21 .N., R. 1sE., G.. &
 s. R. M., 63.80 acres, Application, of5Ellsworth Bert Gleary, Ash Fork Arizona; List 3+36a3. The E4 SWg I NH, the S1. NEA NEE, 44,f the W4e SE4 NE4, the NE4 SE4 MEL, the, WI SE4 SE4 NE4, the NE4 SEE SE4 NE4, the SW4 SE4, the B9l iNWf'SE4, the NW4 NE1 aSE4, the WI NE4 4NE4 SE4, the SE4 NET NE4 SE4, Sec 27, T. 21 N.. R. A E., 155 acres application of G. w.,
 Mitchell, Parks, Arizona; List B. 3614. August IS, 1915, D. K.l Parrott Acting Assistant Commiss
 sioner of the General Lani Office.
 Sept 2-23-1915.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1915-05-18

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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1915-05-18

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