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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
A Prayer.

Let me have a good sense of proper
ton. Let me live more in today, In
stead of living so greatly in the past
and counting so largely upon the fu
ture. Teach me to realize that regrets
over the past will get me nothing
while too great preparations for the
future may find me in my grave and
unable to cash in on the climax. Teach
me to realize that the man who spends
all his earnings is simply and solely an
asset to. his relatives. Enable me to
get into the cheerful frame of mind
where today always looks fair and
bright. where all the disagreeable
things in the past are forgotten and
where the future does not assume Il
vastly overrated importance in the
present.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
Device for Fastening Doors.

Placing wedge under a door rs
one Of the most effectual means for
keeping il closed. for pushing upon
the door from the outside only III
creases the effect of the wedge. A
convenient device OF this kind is
made Of metal. and it not only serves
TO wedge the door but also contains
a mechanical bell mounted on the
same base and behind the wedge in
such way that pressure on the face
OF the wedge by the door causes The
hell TO ring The base carries set
OF short points underneath so that II
can be put in place and grips upon
the carpet or flooring so as not 10
slide out Of position. Such de-,
vice can be carried in the pocket and
it is TO be recommended for travel
ing.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
Eoreloners In Chinese Service.

Many foreigners are engaged by the
Chinese government In It's various de-
partments, either In the customs, rail-
ways, post offices. or other branches.
According to the latest Information
the total 10 3.9is persons. whose ns,
tionalities are as follows: British.
l.lo5; French. 1908; German. $685.
Russian, 4s3: American. t74: Jspa-
nese, a07; Italian. 7s; Austrian. 80;
Belgian, I7l; others. 1868.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
When Tommy "Pu. Out to. Sea-"

Describing the death of, a British
Tommy who had been. riddled with
shrapnel, an army surgeon In London
on leave said. -
"As We laid the poor FELLOW tenderly
on the hospital cot. suddenly he be-
gan to sing Tennyson's Crossing the
Bar TO Sir Joseph Barnby.s beautiful
setting. His voice was one Of the
sweetest tenors ever heard, Doctors,
nurses and orderliesc ssthered az his
bedside listening In silence. deeply
moved. while be sang thesone through
10 the end. his strength waning with
each verse n Was almost In . whis-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
Directory
Chic County

Circuit Court. F. Birkhead
Judge; Ben d. Ringo, Attorney; W.
=. Midkiff. Jailer, +. G.. Darrass
Clerk; h. +. Brkhead. Master Com
missioner: II. +. Collins, Trustee
Jury Fund; 5. o. Keown, Sheriff,
Hartford. Deputies-S. a. Bratcher
office jeputies-Alrs. s. o. Keown an,
Gilmore Keown. Court conyenes first
Monday in February and continues
three weeks, third Monday in April,
two weeks: third Monday in October,
two weeks.
County Court-John d. Wilson
Judge. W. e.. Blankenship, Clerk /;
&. h. smith. Attorney, Hartford
Court conyenes first Monday in each
month.
Quarterly Court-Begins on the
first MONDAY in every month.
Court OF CaimS-Convenes first
Tuesday in January and first Tues
day in October.
Other County Officers-C. s. MoX-
Icy. Surveyor. louisville, Ky. X.
F. ID. No. 2; Tom Hines. Assessor.
Olaton. KY; Ozna Shuts, Superin-
tendent. Hartford; DR.. y. b. Riley.
Coroner. Hartford: I. IL. Benton,
Road Engineer. Hartford
JUSTICES COURTS.
Ed. Shown, Hartford, Tuesday aft
er Sd Monday in March, Tuesday aft
er Sd Monday in June. Tuesday ait
er Sd Monday in September. Tues
day after Sd Monday in December.
l.. A. Mcdaniel, ROckport, Friday
after Sd Monday in March, Friday
after 81 Monday in June. Friday
after Sd Monday in September,
Friday alter I'd Monday in De-
S. w. Leach, Cromwell, Wednesday
after 80 Monday in March,. We'd
nesday after Sd Monday in June,
Wednesday after Sd Monday in Sep
TENDER, Wednesday after 81 Mon
day in December.
Il. e. Tichenor. Centertown, Sat
urday after 3rd Monday in each
month.
Winson Smith, Select, Tuesday
after "a Monday in March. Tuesday
after I'd Monday in May, Tuesday
after Sd Monday in August, Tues
day after I'd Monday in November.
W. .. Dtdus DuuutS, Wbu-
nosday after the second Monday in
March. "Wednesday after I'd Monday
In May. Wednesday after Sd Monday
In August. Wednesday after "a Mon
lay in November.
Ben +. Rice. Fopdsvilie. Tuesday
after I'd Monday in March. Thurs
day after I'd Monday In May, Thurs
day after I'd Monday In August,
Thursday after I'd Monday in No
vember.
Ben w. Taylor, Ralph, Friday aft
er I'd Monday in March. Friday after
I'd Monday in May, Friday after Sd
Monday in August. Friday after I'd
Monday In November.
HARTFORD POLICE COURT.
o. G. Martin. Judge; Mcdowell A.
Fogle. City Attorney; J. p. Stevens,
Marshal; Court convenes second Mon
day In each month.
City Council--J. e. Her. Mayor: r.
T. Collins. Clerk. J.. u. Bean. Treas
urer. Members Of Council--J. q. Ban-
nett. Capt. A. ID. White, A: r. Pate,
w. II. Gillespie, w. H. Barnes, @. n.
Grove.
- Hartford Board Educstioa-J. II.
d. Carson. China: c. N. Barnett.
Sec; u. w. Ford. Treas; II. T. Col
Inns. J. D. DsS~
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-11-12
:, Greatest lixlna Poet.

THERE'S no great poet" living to-
day. I. Between the few so-called poets
Of today there is but little choice
This is not an age of poetry. The al
mosphere OF the time would instantly
choke a real poet 10 death The
chances are. however. that We will
have some real poets later on when
this war;is over. .snd>the real soul Of
humanity begins to assert Itself
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
WHOLE WEEKS CELEBRATION
Descendants of Old Spanish Settlers
Observed Christmas With Din
ners and Parties.

Among the descendants of the old
Spanish settlers we find that they OBJ
serve a week in the celebration of
Christmas. This begins one week be-
fore Christmas. In the daytime they
have dinners at each others homes,
and in the evenings they give series
of parties at the different houses. In
the evening the young folk 60 to the
home Of one Of their number and
knock, and then all begin to sing.
Those within the house ask, who is
there?" and the answer is, THE Vir-
gin Mary and st. Joseph seek lodging
in your house." To carry out the BIZ
BILE story they are at first refused ad-
mittance, and then the door is opened
wide and they are all given a hearty
welcome.
On Christmas eve the old and
young all Join together and have a
big celebration. In large hall they
fix up one side to represent the man
ger, and here they very solemnly give
a little play in which many take part,
the characters being Mary and Jo-
seph, the wise men, the shepherds
and the angels. This play is very real
to them, and they all play their parts
with reverent spirit.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
I u 81
RAILWAY EARNINGS
| MAKE new HISTORY
October Freight Increase Over
Last Year $25,OOO,OOO.
PROFITS NEVER so LARGE As NOW
Lack Of Ocean Bottoms for Export
Only Restraining Influence to
Much Greater Movement.

4 Chicago The rush of export ship
ments from Chicago, which has been
recessitated on all but perishable
goods destined for the Atlantic sea.
board for European consignments, has
enabled the railroads of the United
States to show earnings greater than
ever in the history Of the country.
Figures show that the railways Of
the country are piling up increases in
net operating revenue with the rapid
upward leap of export trade.
Settlement of the Belt Line train
mems strike at the clearing yards re-
leased several thousand cars of East
bound freight.
For the month Of September Ameri-
can railroads showed gross and net
earnings vastly larger than any Sep
tember since the advent of the steam
railroad, according to official figures.
An estimate based on returns by 1874
roads with total mileage of 179, 900
the total mileage of the country is
$50, 000-place the increase in gross
earnings for October $32, 900, 900 in
advance of the corresponding period
last year. The net increase is approx
imately $25, 900, 900. This means that
for every track mile of the 164 rail-
roads cited, on an average, the net
operating revenue increase for Octo-
Der, 1915, is from $4O1 to $537.
There can be no question of the
wonderful advance Of American trade,
both domestic and foreign" said E..
Campbell, general traffic manager of
the Erie lines. Of course, the most
startling growth is seen in the export
trade. We notified our customers Of
an embargo on all export shipments
other than livestock and other perish
able goods on December 15. Notwith-
standing that we made efforts to be
ready for increased foreign shipments,
we found the step necessary. do not
believe anyone expected the full ex-
tent of the development. Other roads
are in the same position. The deplor-
able lack of ocean bottoms and the in
adequacy of warehouse facilities on
New York's waterfront has done most
to depreciate the value Of what prepar-
ations we have made to handle the ex-
port freight.
Eyes, railroad earnings are on the
upgrade" he continued, "and they
have not stopped going up. do not
believe that the major portion of the
domestic freight movement has begun
to get under way. When it does-and |
adding the export movement which we |
have no reason to believe will be re-
duced-history will be made for Amer
lean roads,"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Thousands of Girls Are Taking
Domestic Science and Ari

Salem-"It is impossible to tel
what lines of work our school boys will
pursue when they grow up; but it il
pretty safe to predict that most Of the
girls will become housekeepers, said
Superintendent of Public instruction j.
A. Churchill, of Oregon, in speaking
of the vocational courses offered in
the high schools. Mr.. Churchill con-
tinued saying that 7194 girls are now
learning cooking and sewing in the
public schools of the state. Of this
number, 3840 are in the high schools
and S345 are in the grades. If one
may judge by the number Of students
enrolled in the two courses, cooking is
not quite 80 popular as sewing, there
being 32l4 girls taking Domestic
Science, and 1880 taking Domestic
Art. The total value of the equip
ment for teaching the former course,
consisting Of stoves, cooking utensils,
dishes, ETC., amounts to s24,916, while
the equipment for the latter, including
sewing machines, tables, ETC., amounts
to $14, $50. Nealry all of the teachers
employed in these courses are gradu-
ates of the Oregon Agricultural Col
lege. Mr.. Churchill states that Do
nestle Science is being offered in 69
standard high schools, and Domestic
Art in rs.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
BuIIfights Under Ban.

Washington, D. C. - Prohibition
against bull fighting in one Mexican
state and sale of intoxicating liquor in
another have been decreed in connec.
tion with General Carranza's reform
programme. Copies of the decree
resached the Mexican embassy here
Saturday. Y s<s
Governor Alvarado, Of Yucatan, in
addition to prohibiting liquor sales,
declared effective throughout the state
the agrarian reforms outlined In the
Carranza platform.
In Jalisco Governor Berlinga's re-
forms include besides abolition of bull
fighting obligatory Sunday rest for la-
borers, reduction of hours of labor, q
minimum wage, regulation Of the IL
quor traffic and prohibition of gam
bling.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Siuslaw Valley Gets Big ShingIe Mill

Eugene-A shingle mill on the Sius-
law river to employ 20 men at full ca
pacity has been announced by L. C.
Reynolds, formerly of Coos Bay. Con-
struction on the plant will be COM
menced as soon as a location can be
selected and two are under considera-
tion, one on an old mill site mile
west of Florence and the other lat
Cushman, the most western point on
the new railroad.
Mr.. Reynolds has a body Of timber
on the Siuslaw, it is said, which will
be handled. His machinery is now
located on Coos Bay. The plant will
cost approximately $4,000. His losa-
tion will allow him to ship both by
water and rail.
A delegation Of Siuslaw business
men is expected in Eugene at the an
nual taxpayers meeting to lobby for
the construction Of more than SIT, 900
worth Of road on the Siuslaw river.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Limburger cheass HeaIthx.

Monroe, Wis.-Physicians of Green
county, which had the lowest death
rate in the state last summer, at
tribute the healthy condition Of the
community to the eating of limburger
cheese. Last year 3,04l, 435 pounds of
this cheese was produced in the county,
and as q staple Of food it largely dis
placed meat.
The quarterly report Of the state
board Of health, just issued, gave
Green county death rate of 7.2 per
1000, compared with 9.2 for the state
at large.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Five SchooIbovs KilIed.

Berthold, N. D. - Five schoolboys
and a man were killed and another boy
probably mortally injured when a
Great Northern passenger train struck
a bus loaded with school children at a
crossing during fog Friday. John
Ahearn, driver, was killed. The boys,
all under 16, were being taken from
school to their homes. Leonard and
Earle Miller, Severt and Anton Hagen
and Harry Arnold were killed, and the
latter's brother is expected to die.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
G4riatn1sla Tintf
CHRISTMAS TMEI Th., ma,

4 HkSiFiAS iuHEI ihy man
a must be misanthrope indeed
Y inWfnose breast something like ioviai
A Feeling Is not roused--in whose mind
q some pleasant associations are not
q sWakened-6y The recurrence OF
4 will tell you tha, Christmas i no, TO
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
ITEMS
OF General Interest
About Oregon
Field Crop and Seed Growers
Conference to Be Held

Corvallis-0ne of the most impor-
tant meetings during Farmers Week,
January 8 to 8, 1916, will be that of
the Oregon Field Crop and Seed Grow
ers' association. This association was
organized last year. Its object, on
the one hand, is to bring together all
of those growers in the state who are
producing seed crops, such as clover
seed, vetch seed, alfalfa seed, potato
seed, corn, grains, etc., and, on the
other hand, to effect general organ
ization of those farmers particularly
interested in field crop production and
allied subjects. The specialized agri-
cultural pursuits, such as that Of the
fruit grower, the dairyman, or the live
stock breeder, all have their state or
ganizations. As matter Of fact, or
ganization Of these, because Of the
limited number of men concerned ard
the highly specialized interests in
volved, is natural procedure. The
great mass of farmers of the state,
however, are not specializing in live
stock production or dairying or fruit
growing but are devoted chiefly to the
production of field crops.
The chief agricultural wealth of the
state is produced by these crop grow
ers. 1t is highly important that they
should have an organization which will
bring them together and promote their
interests.
It is hoped the Field Crop and Seed
Growers association will become one
Of the largest and strongest associa-
tions in the state as the years advance.
All farmers interested should drop
a line to the secretary of the associa-
tion at Corvallis and secure informa-
tion regarding it. The meetings of
the association will occur on Wednes-
day and Thursday (January s and g.
during Farmers Week, Thursday be-
ing devoted especially to the interests
Of the Potato growers. Prominent
seed and crop breeders and growers
and seed buyers and dealers from Ore
gon, Washington and California are on
the program for these meetings.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Robins Visit Hood River.

Hood River - Hundreds Of Alaskan
robins are now making their winter
home in the Hood River valley. The
birds. while similar to the robin that
nests here in the summer and seeks
warmer cline further south at the
close of fall, are duller in color.
Orchardists welcome these winter
guests. for the birds clean up any fruit
left In the orchards to harbor possible
disease pests. The robins also feed on
insects and seeds Of troublesome weeds.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24

JOUR- information is in
! part correct said San
ia Claus, receiving the
interviewer in the Ii
brary Of his ice palace.
1T is true that / have
received several fiatter-
ing offers to star in
moving picture produc-
tions. But 1t is not
true that I have &C.
cepted any one of these
propositions. I am still
in doubt as to whether
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
old custom SIN PrevaIIa,

NV SseeSu ohh FfSFoht
The Christmas feeding of the birds
is still prevalent in many Of the prov
inces of Norway and Sweden. Bunches
OF oats are placed on the roofs Of
houses, on trees and fences, to fur
nish them with their share Of the
Christmas bounty.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24

"They are not aware that your uncle
Santa is getting SO fat that there isn't
room in the sleigh for himself and the
larger toys. Nor that my noble name
Of hair isn't what it used to be. If
people ever sent me presents-which,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
Cholera Fatal to 100. 900.

Warrington, D. C.--Because native
Filipino health officers failed to cope
with an epidemic of cholera in the is
lands within the last year, there were
10, 600 deaths, Captain R. G. Helebow-
er, Of the army medical corps, told the
senate Philippines committee.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24
A Christmas Prayer.

Give me the eyes to see my brothers woe;
Grant me the vision that perceives his
care,
That I, amid my Christmas joys. may go
And take some touch of mitigation
there.
God point the way that / may quickly
find
His acre waiting for the glad relief,
And ope my eyes that may not be blind
To tasks Of love that ease the sting OF
grief.
John Kendrick Bangs
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1915-12-24

1t would be the proper thing.
i have my duty to the children OF
this world, and I must not impair my
health or my power Of service to them
by the strenuous work demanded in
the movies. No doubt I would prove
very popular star at the children's
matinees. But wonder If the chill
dren who see me in their dreams do
not get better and more fiattering
idea of me than they would in the
picture.
you see. my dear sir, the camera
does not lie. l am sure it would not
lie for me when it will not tell false
hoods about the appearance Of kings
and potentates. Every child in the
world thinks of me as very hand
some old gentleman. Some Of them
may have an idea that I am inclined
to be little stout-but a good many
others imagine l have as graceful a
form as that of young soldier. They
think curl my whiskers and have a
beautiful wave in my long, silky locks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-09-02


Ruche Supports OF wavy wire. in black and
white. syard piece. special for Zoe.
shirred Ribbon Elastic. special zoe.
McrceriEed Rick Rack Braid in white and
colors. special Sc.
Happy Girl" Waist and Skirt Supporters.
special 15e.
AS You Like II" Collar Supporters for
straight and flare collars. special &c.
Warren's Taffeta-coycred Collar Bone. spe-
eial Zoe.
Dressmakers Chalk. assorted oolors, special
''s.in.i" Machine OF. special &c and Zoe
bottle
The IAdy's" rringed Hair Back Net. spe-
cIal sc.
Horn and celluiod Hair Pins in shell. amber
and gray finish. special tSc.
Klrby.BeArd Wire Har.pins, assorted sizes
and shapes. special 15t.
Portland" Wire Hairpins. assorted sixcs.
special Sc.
Steel Toilet Pins. special SC cube.
Stock Foundations. special sc.
Brownie Bceswax. special for SC.
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AT S5c PAIR
Special Prices on Useful Notions

saving opportunities the staple of standard Notions timely
needewomn buly planning the of
Note the special prices
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Acme Adjustable Dress Forms
IN i2-section style. special
$3.50.
Florence SILK Hair Nets with
elastic. special 2 for sc.
Alton Ironing Board Covers,
special Use.
Paris Hat Dyes. special
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Cash's Ruffied and Band Frilling In white.
special Zoe and 15c yard.
Dexter Crochet Twist in white. cream and
ecru. special &c.
Teffts Skirt and Trouser Hangers. special
&c.
Papler Mache Bust Forms. covered In Jersey
cloth, special s1.75.
ONO, Naiad and Kleinert Brasseres, with
shields. special soc.
Zouave. Elton and Boiero Jacket Shields, spe-
cial 35c.
Hickory Hose Supporters. special 10c.
DR. Parker's Waist and Hose Supporters. spe-
ciai f9c.
Duplex Safety Pins. nickel or black finish.
all sizes special sc card.
Household Favorite Steel Nickel plated
Safety Pins bunch OF SO. special &c.
Canvas Gauntlets in small sizes for women.
special Zoe.
Countess Dress Shields. may be washed and
ironed. special 15c.
Roberts Parsboa Needles. special Sc.
Wool Skirt Braid. 5-yard pieces, special &c.
First Floor.
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o. ~. T. Darning Cotton in
black. white and other colors.
special . for sc.
Wood Coat Hangers, special
2 for &c.
ONO. Naiad. Juno and Feath.
erweight Dress Shields. regu-
lar style. sizes 2 and 3. spe-
cial Use; size 1, special zoe.
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Charming NeW Styles in
NECKWEAR AT SOC

Georgette Crepe Flat Col
lars in many novel shapes.
with hemstitching or lace
trimming.
Fine Organdie and Or
candle Wolfe Collars for
wear with blouse or suit,
iace-trimmed or hem
stitched.
Fichu Collars Of net and ];
and many others, equally
for wear on the school girls
tive assortment OF new Ncol
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AT 25c PAIR

AT 25c PAIR
Women's Lisle and Silk-lisle Stockings
in black. white and costume colors ,
also Two-tone silk Boot Stockings and
plain Black Silk-lisle Stockings in extra
sizes.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-03-04
EXCURSION TO
PEARL HARBOR
ATTRACTS MANY

Many inquiries are being made at
the Promotion Committee rooms about
the outdoor committees Sunday trip
to Pearl Harbor naval station and
lochs and also the around the island
trip for march q.
Rear-Admiral Moore has granted
permission to the committee to con-
duct parties through the naval station
at any time, the only restriction being
that cameras cannot be carried. The
party next Sunday will leave the Oahu
railway depot On the 9:15 train, get
ting on at the Puuloa station. 1t will
then walk over to the naval station
grounds and lock over the nine great
industrial buildings The party will
also inspect the drydock.
The Saturday afternoon hike will be
up Pacific Heights to Pauoa rest
house. the party leaving the Promo
ticn Committee rooms at 1:30. The
Sunday hike is over the Lanihuli trail
the party leaving the Promotion Com
mittee rooms at 1870 a. m.