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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12

Mrs. N. B. Ford and daugh-
ter, Vera, have left for a four
weeks visit in the South, Mrs.
Ford's home, Selma, Ala, They
went via Nashville, Tenn, where
they spent four days, the guests
of the Ford girls, students at
Fiske University.
Mr.. A. Meek was in Buffalo
last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Eugene Jones, 2004 E.
KANSAS st. is preparing to put
down cement walks in front of
his property on Kansas and
Goth Sts., respectively.
Miss Coins, of Illiopolis, ILL.,,
was a visitor in the city, Sun
day.
Mr.. Jackson and Mr.. Fred
Foy, of Decatur came over on
their motorcycles to attend the
game here last Sunday. Deca-
tur brought several fair rooters
also.
We are sorry so many per-
sons are out of work, but don't
complain anymore than you
can help, unless it helps. You
people are doing O. K. out in
the East End, improving your
property. raising gardens and
chickens.
Hon. Julius F, Taylor, editor
of the Broad AK, Chicago, was
in the city this week, on bust
ness.
Mr.. Frank Rudolph has open
ed a blacksmith shop.
"B B" is on the sick list.
The two year old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Burkhead died
last Sunday and was bureed
Monday.
Mr.. Warren Smith, 1920 E.
Stuart st. to Mrs. Laura Scott,
sos So. 10Th st. Wednesday
eve. June 9. Rev. WE. Walker,
officiating. Both parties are
elderly.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12
REVEALS
What They Are.

Not having enough space to re-
produce the whole Article, we are
DESTROYS of every colored preach
er, especially, reading the above
named Article, to be found in the
June number of the Voice of
Missions" one of the church or
CANS of the A. M. E. Church, writ
ten by one Rev. or Mr.. Downs.
II is gem and sheds much wis
dom and light on the real tenets
of Christianity.
If you have not copy, we will
gladly lend you ours. Most A.
M. Els. have it and will lend you
theirs, no doubt. Get it, read it
and act it.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12

Mr.. Geo. w. Wright, 1923 E.
Kansas st. is somewhat indis-
posed.
Mr.. and Mrs, A. M. Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Petit
toured to Jacksonville, Sunday
in Mr.. Williams car. They Wis
tied Mr.. Pettit's brother.
Mrs. Retta Willis Goodwin
and little daughter, Jackelyn,
are in the city visiting Mrs.
Goodwin's grandmother, Mrs.
Nancy Jenkins.
st. Louis Athletics will play
here tomorrow. This will prob
ably be the best game of the
season and the largest attend
ed.
M. Wright sustained a very
ugly wound on first base last
Sunday, being run into by John
son, of Decatur.
A special program was rend-
cred at Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church last Sunday in the aft
ernoon.
1t is very pleasing to let you
know that both our dentists,
Drs., Miles and Mitchell, are
doing nicely.
Mr.. S. B. Perry of the Stand
ard Insurance Co. the largest
Negro Insurance Co. in the
world, was in the city this
week.
Mr.. Jas. W. Grady is not
much improved, but it is thot
that, with care and rest. he
will soon have reached the cri.
sis and begin to improve.
Mrs. Sussie King of E. Stuart
St. is on the sick list.
Mr.. r. Newton of E. Stuart
St., is still indisposed.
Mrs. A. Page has moved tc
her beautiful new residence or
E. S. Grand Ave,
Mrs. A. Page entertained the
Missionary Society of the pleas
ant Grove Baptist Church, Fri
day afternoon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12
PERSONALS

Hon. VIM. Hale Thompson,
Mayor of Chicago. was in the
city this week.
The first entertainment by
Co. H. under the captaincy of
r. A. Byrd, was held Friday
night at the Armory. A large
(full) Co. is being enlisted. A
great time was had.
Rep. S. B. Turner was caught
in a train wreck this week, but
not seriously hurt.
The John W. Bum & Co.,
wholesale ware house caught
fire this week, Tuesday,, loss
great, but partial. The fire
broke out in midday.
Judge Dunn was reelected to
the Supreme Court Bench, but
L ouis Fitz Henry ran hin
close.
The Forest Park High School
proposition carried in the elect
ion here Tuesday.
Miss Vivian GARRISON, of Car
bondale, ILL.,, is in the city, visi-
ting her cousin, Miss Alicia
Smith.
Rev. Christy, Walker, and
McCracken attended the Minis.
tiers Association in Decatur, this
week.
Mr.. Carter of Taylorville, was
in the city Monday, on business
Mr.. W. L. Cosby, 225 w.
Wash. st. has about recovered
Mrs. Sims, who came here
recently to attend the funera
of Mrs. John Stedham, is YET
i'll.
Mr.. Jas. Bondman, 2O20 E.
ansas st. is not much impro
we'd.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. White O
East Reynolds ST., were in Lin
coin Wednesday attending tht
wedding of their neice, Miss
Stearles to Mr.. Chas. Trent.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12
TO THE PUBLIC.

The Gem Drug Store is owned by Drs Ware, Ford &
Co. Colored business conducted by Coored people.
DR. Ware is the Business Manager
If years freedom have brought you together and
gave you confidence Negro business the well
trying their condition We know you spend
your money with your white brother and neglect
terprise business you to do spend
with Your brother in white YOU
something for yourselves We have helped you long
enough"
The Drug Store has taken them at their worI and
opened enterprise for you and live without your
support white brother sister is not with you your
churches your Sabbath Schools your your and
your nsuctng and giving advice We
of you mingng and comingling with you.
That notion entertained by some
the effect that the drugs and service at this store
are inferior erroneous and sometimes The
drugs here used by the white prescribed
petent physicians and compounded by competent registered
educated from the schools having studied the
same books and stood the examinations
DIR. S. A. WARE
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12
BASE BALL; GIANTS VS.. DECATUR.

First inning up walks and goes to
ball. singles first Murre steals
Carter up strike Fred Long flied OUT Crtendon
up struck One two strike Last of first Jones in
Wright singles to first and Cansler out first
Cap Wright up struck out Lonne Jones doubles to second
Taylor doubles second Remington and struck
out Two and two strike outs.
second Mckinley Prior up
Collins up doubles second and Stova up goes
third Blue up safe to first three strikes Murre dou
bes second Blue and Stova scoring Lawrence out
first to Taylor Carter singled out to Taylor Three
strike out Last of second Jones in Wallace hunted
and doubled and scored Jones struck out Poston nged
out to crendon; Wright singled to first and goes to Sec
ond Buck Wilson and to first y Cap Wright
thrown out on first One and one struck out
third Decatur long Crttendon
stuck Mckinley Prior struck No three
strike of third Giants Lonnie Jones up and
walks and steals second Taylor doubles second Hennin
up Blue Crittendon Wallace up struck out
Jones up out to Crtendon No strike out
First fourth Decatur Collins up, singles
up hits safe first but Collins put
up flied to Wright Murre and out by double
play No double play and strike outs Last OF
fourth Giants Poston and out on first Blue to Cttenkon
Wright up, Buck Wilson up and struck out No
runs two strike outs
First of fifth Brownies Lawrence out first by de-
cson quesonable up, first Fred Long
up out Taylor runs strike outs Last of
fifth Cap Wright up singled to first Lonnie Jones
up singled out at first Taylor struck out bennington
singled out to crttendon. No runs, strike out
of sixth Brownies in. Criendon up and struck out
Mckinley Prior ouon first bennington to Taylor Collins
singled first stealing second Sova and struck out
No strike outs Last Of sixth Giants in Wallace
Blue and walks Poston singles to
first Jones goes to third M Wright and walks b. Wilson
Wright singles to FIRST Poston and Jones
ing and first Two strike out
seventh Brownies in Blue up and out Poston to
Taylor; up singles first Lawrence and struck
Carter up Taylor No strike
Last of seventh Giants in Taylor singled to first Hen
up hits scoring Taylor and HIMSELF Wallace
up Long and struck OUT Poston ats home
faulty decision of this Decatur Umpre Wright safe
Wilton up fed to Carter making double Three
strike out
First of the eighth Decatur Long struck OUT Crtten
don and Wright to Taylor Johnson and hits safe to
first Collins up out first Poson to Taylor No
strike Last of eighth, Giants Canser struck out
Cap Wright up first Blue to Crittendon Lonnie Jones
up on first Blue Crttendon No strike out
First of ninth Brownies in Soval up, struck out; Blue
Morre struck out No three strike
Batters for Giants Jones and Poson For Decatur Blue
and Collins. Score, Giants 8, Brownies A.
Tomorrow the famous Athletics will play.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12

Richard B. Harrison, the noted
dramatic reader, will appear at
St. Paul A. M. E. church, June d.
Judge G. w. Murray desires to
employ competent woman to do
House Work.
For information call at his office
217T South Sixth St.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-06-12
DR.. H. A. CESS. Chiropodist
ROOM 212, Second Floor
321 Main ST. Peoria, Ill

When in Lincoln always stop
at Hardin & Bernard's Palace.
The finest in Lincoln. Absolute.
ly sanitary. Lelsey's beer on
tap. cold Finest of wines, liqu-
ors and cigars, imported and
home made. A trictly first
class place. 200 Chicago Street.
The very best courtesies to all.
A few doors from Interurban
station, Cor. Chicago and Pulas-
XII Streets.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear old Santa:

Dear old Santa:
How glad we shall all be to see you
back again 1t seems such long time
since you were here.
What do you think? | heard that
you We're blown up by German tor
pedo. | was almost ready to cry
when | was told it was only joke.
Goodness, What should we children
do with out our darling Santa Claus?
Santa, when you come to our city,
please bring me a pencil box, link
for my friendship bracelet, a doll,
some fruit, candy and fire works.
| shall appreciate them very much
Santa Claus, please go to all the
poor little girls and boys this year
They love you too.
Oh, yes. / shall be ten years old
Sunday. / am in the fifth grade. Your
little friend,
La Verne Hollingsworth.
314 Hardy street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

girl since last Christmas. | will
not ask you to bring me BIZ
cicle this time as l intended TO.
And Brother wants for hisself a
tricycle. and bugle and a train with
box cars. And please do not forget
our little brother Bonnie. Bring him
a little wagon and little toy dog and
pretty red bah. Your loving little
friends,
Beatrice and Rudolph Hill.
500 Arledge st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear Santa Claus
| am a little girl of five years and
my papa is dead and mama is poor
and unless you bring me something
wont get much this is what | would
like most a doll and a doll bed and a
doll carriage and something nice to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Ny dear Santa Clause.

My dear Santa Clause:
Please bring me a horn, a drum. q
cannon, train, a horse, a boat and
lots of fireworks and anything else you
think I'd like. And please Santa
Clause don't forget my dear little sis.
ter With love and good wishes for
you a Merry Xmas and a Happy New
Year. Your little boy,
Delma Stevens, Jr
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
D'Lo, Miss.
Dear Santa

Do you like boys that are good? |
am sure you do. Santa and | moved
since last Xmas from Mendendall,
Miss to D'LO Miss, so don't forget the
change I've made. | will be proud of
any thing suitable for boy. Thank
ing in advance for any favor | am your
boy. Eugene Graham
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

brought me last Xmas. / have them
all yet. Also a train and fifteen cars
and pocket nife. And / wont bother
you any. more until next Xmas.
want you to bring me some fruite to.
Your little friend,
George Alison Odom.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
lam Z years old and my brother is
8. We are in the second grade. We
are learning fast and have good
teacher. VIII you please bring us air
gun, box of cherries, a Charley Chap
lin doll, drum and fruit. Your little
friends,
J. L. and Edwin Mckenzie.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
I'll try and be better next year
than | have this year. If you will
please bring me a big Doll and lit
tie Doll. ring and Bracelet, and a
Rocking chair. | am 3 years old, and
bring Robert a Ball, and a Jumping
Rabbit. a Horse, he is one year old.
Your little Girl,
Mary Louise Dunn.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Sandie Clase

| want you to bring me a dress for
Christmas, and pair of shoes, and
pair hose and long coat. Cap also
all kinds of candys all kinds Of fruits,
all kinds of nuts and some ribbon and
a cake for Christmas.
Miss Asalee Taylor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
121 Z. Third st.
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
am a little girl ten years old.
want big doll, a dresser, wardrobe,
and a tea set. | have little brother
nine years old who wants an Indian
suit, an auto a train with track, an
tool box My little sister Ruth wants
doll that can say mama, a cradle a
doll carriage an rocking chair. We
hope you wont get cold on your long
Journey. Your little friend,
Edna Lathram.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
lie w. Sth St.

Dear Santa: | am q little girl 9
years old and | have been a good girl.
do not want many things this Christ
mas. Please do not forget the poor
children We are going to have a
Christmas tree in town. | wish you
would be there.
! will tell you what | want this
Christmas. / want nice rain coat
with a hat to it, and pair of nice
kid gloves, and I want some fruit and
nuts. | want some fire works, | want
you not to far get my little sister Lii
lian She wants some things. She
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
D'Lo, Miss.
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
Will you think of a little sick girl
this Xmas. | am in bed sick so is my
Papa and Auntie. Please bring me a
doll set also some fruit and fire works
want me to have just bring it. Your
Grille Hattie F'loy Graham.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
| am seven years old and have been
as good as most little Girls and want
you to please bring me a large tea
set and Doll, Story Book and Fruit
and Candy Your little Friend.
Elizabeth Dunn.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| shall thank you so much if you
will bring me bicycle with bell on
it, also some candy, fruit and nuts. l
am sick now but hope to be well by
Christmas and shall be looking for
you. Your little friend,
Enrol Odom.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus:

btdT IodIIId OIdUS.
/ will not ask for much this Christ
mas as know you have many little
children beside me to give toys too.
| want a sweater and a cap to match
1t and some ribbon and doll fruit and
candy and nuts. Your little friend
Lois Wynne.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa.

Dear Santa.
| am writing you and telling you
what | want you to bring me Christ
mas. | want you to bring me bicy-
Gle, Bible, story book, candy, fruit and
some fire works. Don't forget the
poor children. So bye bye Santa.
Your little friend, Alice Trigg.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Petal, Miss.
Dear Santa Claws:

Dear Santa Claws:
am a little boy seven years old.
This is my first year to go to school.
I am in the primer. l made B on
conduct, and hope l will make A next
time. want you to bring me some
more tools for my box that you
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
700 Hall Ave.
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
l am little girl 4 years old and
try to be a good girl SO l want you to
please bring me doll. as the one you
brought me was not very good last
Xmas. I'll try to not tear this one
up so quick. And Sanity l am mama's
little girl & papa's little boy and will
appreciate most any kind Of toy. And
anything else that you can spare. III
do my best to handle with care. Your
little girl,
Laura Christine Trest.
Cor Upton and Burkett st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus:

| will not ask you for much this
Christmas because you were SO good
to me last Christmas. | want you to
bring me an engine and cars and a
doll and a doll carriage and little
tricycle. and some nuts and candy and
fruit. | am seven years old. Your
little girl, Rita Wynne.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

bring me a Little express wagon, and
a Little Drum and would be glad If you
bring Just anything elce you can bring
Your loving little friend,
Clyde Mccartney,
I'll Bernice Ave.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear Old Santa Claus:
l am writing this letter for my lit
tie Baby Sister. She will be one year
old Dec. %. Please don't forget to
bring her some little toys and candy,
from your little friend,
Williemae Mccartney
named Eulaine Mccartney.
I'll Bernice Ave.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear old Santa. l am a little boy s
years old. | am dadys only boy and
want you to bring me lots ofsthings.
have been smart to feed the horse
and COW, and get in the wood. Now
Santa this is what | want, please
bring me a little wooden wagon, pair
of gloves, gold watch, some fire
works, and fruit. Your little boy,
Leo Mccullough.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear Santaclause:
Please bring me few handkercihefs
and muff and fur. | want a pretty
doll with curls, and box of paints.
Please bring me little ring. Your
little friend, Alleen Love.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Petal, Miss.
Dear Santa Claws.

Dear SANTA CIdWS.
How are you? Busy | no. l am
going to ask you for set of furs and
rain coat and cap if you have them to
spare. / want you to bring me lots
of nuts and any kind of fruit that you
have to spare. Come again next
Xmas. Your little friend
Robbie Odom.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus
am a little girl years old. PLaase
hiring me a new doll, doll bed, cook
stove. dining table some chairs a pic
ture hook Wash tub and rub board
and a boy doll. Just anything nice
you have to spare.
Eleweise Winburn.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Clause

IJpdT SANTA OIdLoJ
Please bring me a new doll doll bed
cook stove. dining table some chairs a
picture book, wash tub and rub board,
fiddle and a drum and a big doll
with red pants, and just anything nice
YOU have to spare. Wishing you a
Merry Xmas and happy New Year
Truly, Gertrude Feacoch.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
I am almost Z years old & go to
school and study hard. Please bring
me an auto, shovel, rake & hoe, light
for auto, Billygoat and wagon, and a
horn. Tricycle., Bell too. Also some
fireworks, fruit & Candy.
Ny little Sister wants 1 doll, 2 dolls,
3 dolls, and lots of other little things.
You will know what she wants as she
is little-just years old. Goodbye.
Howard Causcey.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear old Santaclause:

Dear old Santaclause.
Please bring me a billy goat wagon,
with shaves and harness. / want a
gun and some bullets. / want a slid
ing board, some modelling clay and a
cowboy suit. Your little friend,
James Love, Jr.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
| am little boy years old | go to
school every day, and am in first
grade | like my teacher fine. l have
already gotten Gold Stars in writing.
Please don't forget me and also my
Continued on Page 49,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
500 Arledge st.

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me horn, ball, book,
game, candy, nuts and fruit. Please
don't forget my brother and sister.
James Mcmahon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Saint Nicholas:

Dear Saint Nicholas:
am a little girgl eleven years old.
want you to bring me a baby doll,
fairy tale books, a bible and some
nuts, candies and fruit. Your little
friend, Willie Holleman.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Clause /:

Dear Santa Clause:
Please bring me a big doll and a
doll buggy and trunk for dollies
clothes. Your little friend,
Katherine McInnis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Francis Ralph.

eat and waire and many thanks to you
Dear Santa. From little
Francis Ralph.
/ live ON Jackson ST., No. 314.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

firecrackers, nuts and candy. You
little friend.
John Albert McGregor.
525 Buschman st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
r 3, B 73.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl of seven years old
and want you please bring me doll
doll buggy: little trunk and a little
machine. Your little Girl
Madge Polk.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Santa please bring me doll and dol
buggy, some fruit and candy and just
any thing you think | will like.
Please don't forget my little baby
sister, she wants a little doll to. and
don't forget the little poor children
Your little girl,
Mary Kizie Mccullough.
116 VI. Sth st.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

wants a doll and doll buggy and a
doll. She wants some fruit and nuts
Dear Santa she likes candy. She wants
some chocolate candy. Well | will
close with much love. Your little
friend. Ethel Mccullough.
116 w. 8. ST.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus.
l am little girl of 60 years old
and l want you to please bring me a
doll trunk, tea set, and a set of chairs
with a table to match it: with thanks,
Your little girl. Letha Polk.
116 West Sth ST.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa Claus.

D6df SANTA CIduS.
/ will write you so you will know
what to bring me. | want a baby doll,
doll bed, games and fire crackers.
Your little friend,
Alberta HOlleman.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me police suit and
pOp-gun and a black board ana
also want some fire-work and candy
and fruit, nuts and pair gloves. Your
friend. Jack H. Gay.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
116 VI. Sth st

Dear Santa Claus.
We are writing you letter as there
are five of us and We will write all
together.
/, Carl, are II years old and I wish
you would Bring me gun. the next
is 10 yrs, Isilean: and she wants doll.
Athis is Z. he wants a train Alvin
is 5 he wants a horse and wagon.
Phyllis is 3 she wants a doll. so
l will close wishing you a merry Xmas
from
Carl isilean, Othis, Alvin,
and Phyllis Nimms.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear old Santa Claus:
314 Hardy street.

Dear old Santa Claus:
l am a little girl 8 years old.
have one big brother Is years old
and so | thought that | would write
to you and tell you what l want.
want doll with long hair and dol
buggy with a top over it and some
story books and some candys ane
fruits and Dear Santa be sure aud re
member the poor children. From your
little friend, Doris Greedy.
Dear Santa. +
am little girl years old, / an
a smart little girl. / help mamma
when Bro and sister is gone to school
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-12-16
Dear Santa

Dear Santa
| want a wagon and horse and a
little navy and some soldiers, and
some fruit and little boat, and a SOL
diers coat, and a soldiers suit.
William Barksdale