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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23


too, at the air of profound gravity
with which the butler and other serv-
ants executed the duties assigned
them, however eccentric
The dinnertime passed away in this
flow of innocent hilarity; and. though
the old hall may have resounded in it's
time with many a scene of broader
rOut and revel, yet l doubt whether 1t
ever witnessed more honest and gen
uine enjoyment. How easy it is for one
benevolent being to diffuse pleasure
heart a fountain of gladness, making
everything in it's vicinity to freshen
into smiles; the joyous disposition of
the worthy squire was perfectly con-
tagious; he was happy himself and
disposed to make all the world happy;
and the little eccentricities of his hui
NOR did but season, in manner, the
sweetness and philanthropy.
The children's Games.
After the dinner table was removed,
the hall was given up to the younger
members of the family, who, prompted
to all kinds of noisy mirth by the
Oxonian and Master Sir n, made it's
old walls ring with their merriment,
as they played at romping games.
delight in witnessing the gambols of
children, and particularly at this happy
holiday season, and could not help
stealing out Ct the drawing room.
l found them at the game of blind
mans buff. Master Simon. who was
the leader of their revels, and seemed
on all occasions to fulfill the office
of that ancient potentate, the Lord of
Misrule, was blinded in the midst of
the hall. The little beings were as busy
about him as the mock fairies about
Falstaff; pinching him. plucking at the
skirts of his coat. and tickling him
with straws. One fine blue-eyed girl of
about thirteen, with her flaxen hair
all in beautiful confusion, her frolic
face in glow, her frock half torn of
her shoulders, complete picture of
romp, was the chief tOrmentor; and.
from the slyness with which Master
Simon avoided the smaller game, and
hemmed this wild little nymph in cor
ners, and obliged her-to jump shrek
ing over chairs, | suspected the rogue
of being not a whit more blinded than
was convenient.
For my part l was in a continual
excitement, from the varied scenes Of
whims and innocent gayety passing be-
fore me. 1t was inspiring to me to
see wild-eyed frolic and warm heart
ed hospitality breaking out from
among the chills and gloom of win
ter, and old age throwing Off his apa-
thy. and catching once more the
freshness of youthful enjoyment. felt
also an interest in the scene, from
the consideration that these feeting
customs we're posting fast into obiiv
ion, and that this was, perhaps. the
only family in England in which the
whole of them were still punctiliously
observed. There was quaintness, too.
mingled with all this revelry, that,
gave it a peculiar :, est; it was suited
to the time and place; and as the
old manor house almost reeled with
mirth and wassail, it seemed echoing
back the joyiality of long-departed
years.
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That yellow-hcired dollie that's going tc
Molly
For Molly behaved herself nicely,
She doesn't grumble, tell fibs or be
mean;
So her papa has written to Santa
Telling what good girl she's been,
Then there's Tommy's name on the pa
A real boy, but never sauces nor swears
Nor is cruel to kitties. It's Thousand
pites
That Freldie's mother had as few cares
Now there's the names Of Mildred ant
Jessie,
or Marg aret. Julia and Kate
When they go out to play and hear moth
er say,
"Home early" they never are.late.
Next comes Bobbie, that jolly young ras
call
And erry-the boys call him ''Hen!"-
There's a red sled for Bob, and fo
Henry a job
Playing war with his tin soldier men.
Dick will wake up to find a new tool set
Phil will get those shining new skates
Joe's football outfit sure will please him
He can now go and play with his mates
Bert likes story books and he'll get some
A hobby horse Harry will please:
4OS, tfdCH IttIe uh0 Will get WIldl ne
Their good traits old Santa Claus sees.
AS he cons the long list DER and Ger
Look! he's smiling to think of the joy
/ That when Christmas bells ring each
holiday thing
Will bring to each good girl and boy.
Remember, you little folks, always,
That obedience, kindness. good cheer
Are the things mamma wants and are
sure to ena- once
You in Santa Claus favor. Oh, hear
How the sleighbells are jingling and tin
king,
How the reindeer are prancing to go
Swimming along DER the housetops,
Unmindful of cold, ice or snow.
Santa's pack is crammed to oerflowing;
Is your name on his visiting list?
Now in bed abide: down the chimney he'll
slide.
# you're good, your house won't be
missed.
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Holly Scratches
By HARVEY PEAkE

NEVER look gift in the cost mark.
~ ALI that glitters is not diamonds.
Mist1etoe makes the heart grow
fondeT.
The gift deferred maketh the heart
sick.
Belief in Santa Claus is the best
policy.
1t la a wise merchant who knows his
own goods when they are brought
back for exchange.
To give hideous gifts is human, to
forgive impossible.
Gifts make the man, the want of
them the fellow.
One Christmas bargain makes the
whole of womankind spin.
Christmas bills are stubborn things.
= Santa Claus is not as red as he is
painted.
Buy gifts In haste and repent at
leisure.
Uneasy lies the head that's trying to
make twenty dollars buy forty
gifts.
And thereby hangs a stocking.
Every Christmas tree must stand on
its own bottom.
Gifts are seldom what they seem.
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Italy is now a good market for fire
extinguishers. consular report says
The number of sheep estimated to
have been shorn last season in Aus.
tralia and New Zealand was 1O9, $685.
264, which produced seven pounds and
twelve ounces each head, including
lambs, as against seven pounds for the
previous season.
Official figures fix the number of
COWS in Hungary at 2,620, 900, of which
more than 100000 are pure blooded
animals of the best milk producing
breeds.
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Old Santa'S
Christmas List
By De LYSLE FERREE CASS

Tho reindeer ar. harnessed and ready
For their Christmas eve drive through
the sky;
they whinny and stamp; sleigh bells
Jingle,
And old Santa Claus sledge is piled
high
with an abundance of toys, books and
goodies
For all good little boys and girls;
Santa'H fill up the stockings while the
clock is tick-tocking,
And the snow flakes drift down in
whirls.
He'll slide town the chimney as usual
Fat, jolly. red-faced, full of glee-
He's been keeping tab on each one of you;
In the picture he's looking-to see
Which kid6ies have minded their parents,
Which youngsters have done as they
ought.
II you have been good and done as you
@shoule,
Old Santa'll bring you a lot.
See! He's looking his list of names over.
= Yes, and scratching the naughty ones
out;
If Freddie had minded his mamma
Today he'd never need doubt
That Santa would fill up his stocking;
And if Maizie hadn't been bad,
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Queer Dinner Bell.

l had finished my toilet and was
lettering with Frank Bracebridge in
the library, when we heard a distinct
thwacking sound. which he informed
me was a signal for the serving up of
the dinner. The squire kept up old
customs in kitchen as we'll as hall;
and the rolling-pi struck upon the
dresser by the cook, summoned the
servants to carry in the meats and
fxings
The dinner was served up in the
great hall, where the squire always
held this Christmas banquet. blaz-
ing, cracking fire of logs had been
heaped on, to warm the spacious
apartment, and the flame went spark
ling and wreathing up the wide
mouthed chimney. On the sideboard
was display of plate that might
have We'd (at lest in Variety with
Belshazzar's parade of the vessels of
the temple: "Flagons, cans, cups, beak-
ers, goblets, basins, and ewers:" the
gorgeous utensils of good compan-
ionship that had gradually accumulated
through many generations of jovial
0OuSGko0Q0TS. before Cn6S0 SLOOO
the two Yule candles, beaming like
two stars of the first magnitude; 9TH
er lights were distributed in branches,
and the whole array glistened like a
armament of silver
We were ushered into this banquet
ing scene with the sound of Minis
trelsy, the old harper being seated on
a stool beside the fireplace. and
twanging his instrument with vast
deal more power than melody. Never
did Christmas board display a more
goodly and gracious assemblage of
.countenances; those who were not
handsome were, at least, happy; and
happiness is rare improver of your
hard-favored visage.
Enormous Pigs Head.
The parson said grace, which was
not a short, familiar one, such as is
commonly addressed to the Deity in
these unceremonious days; but a long,
courtly. well-worded one of the an
cient school. There was now a pause,
as if something was expected; when
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CONVERSATIONS

Osmium is one of the most valuable
metals. 1t is worth $50 a pound.
A human being cannot breathe at a
height of seven miles from the earth.
Fountain pens are most popular in
Bohemia and are carried by practical
ly all business men, students and
clerks.
The use Of zinc plates in a boiler il
said to prevent the formation of the
scale which interferes with the boil
er's efficiency.
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merriment and good cheer of the serv-
ants hall My father, you must know,
is a bigoted devotee of the old school,
and prides himself upon keeping up
something of old English hospitality.
He is a tolerable specimen of what
you will rarely meet with nowadays
in it's purity, the old English country
gentleman; for our men of fortune
spend so much of their time in town,
and fashion is carried so much into
the country, that the strong rich pc
culiarities of ancient rural life are al
most polished away.
MY father was always scrupulous
In oxacting our holidays, and having
US around him on family festivals.
He used to direct and superintend our
games with the strictness that some
parents do the studies of their chill
dren. He was very particular that we
should play the old English games &C
cording to their original form; and
consulted old books for precedent and
authority for every 'merrie sport
yet assure you there never was ped
antry so delightful. It was the policy
of the good old gentleman to make
his children feel that home was the
81 happiest place in the world, and
value this delicious home-feeling as
one of the choicest gifts parent could
bestow.'
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Prepared.

FTCPdFEU.
I'm going to have a fine time at
Christmas said one young miss to
another "Mr. Higgins is coming to
our party, and he is color-blind, you
know
Does his color blindness add to
your enjoyment?" asked her friend
"Rather!' was the reply. He
thinks all the holly-berries are mistle-
tool"
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The Christmas Card,

About a hundred years ago the first
Christmas cards were used. These
were printed i'm London and consisted
of visiting card with the words
IA Merry Christmas, printed on IT,
Later the cards were made with III
tie scenery on them and picture OF
the robin. This bird was used DE-
cause he is called the English Christ
mas bird, and also ''The Savior's Bro
on account of the old legend regard
ing it's red breast. From this time
ON the cards became more numerous
and of more varied kinds.
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Profitable Business.

Young Lady Gin drug store)-Five
twos please.
(Clerk hands the out.)
Young Lady-Ha re them delivered,
please. They're fer mother and TN
going downtown fol- the day
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
Gro "n. d on christmss.

William he s'onoueror was crowned
ia a Christmas day.
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harper struck up flourish; at the con-
clusion of which the young Oxonian, on
receiving hint from the squire, gave,
with an air of the most comic grav-
ity, an old carol.
Though prepared to witness many
of these little cccentricities, from be-
ing appraised of the peculiar hobby of
mine host, yet, l confess, the parade
with which so odd a dish was intro
duced somewhat perplexed me, until
gathered from the conversation of the
squire and the parson that it was
meant to represent the bearing in of
the boar's head; a dish formerly
served up with much ceremony and
the sound of minstrelsy and song, at
great tables, on Christmas day. Il
like the old CUSTOM" said the squire,
mot merely because it is stately and
pleasing in itself, but because it was
observed at the college at Oxford at
which / was educated. When l hear
the old song chanted, it brings to mind
the time when 1 was young and
gamesome-and the noble old college
hall-and my fellow-students loiter-
ing about in their black gowns; many
of them, poor lads, are now in their
graves!"
That Tiresome Parson.
The parson, however, whose mind
was not haunted by such associations,
and who was always more taken up
with the text than the sentiment, OBJ
jected to the Oxonian's version Of the
carol, which he affirmed, was differ
ent from that sung at college. He went
on, with the dry perseverance of a
commentator, to give the college read
ing, accompanied by sundry annota-
tons; addressing himself at first to
the company at large; but finally
their attention gradually diverted to
other talk and other objects, he low
cred his tone as his number of audi
tors diminished, until he concluded
his remarks in an undertOne to a
fat-headed old gentleman next him,
who was silently engaged in the dis
cussion of a huge plateful of turkey.
The table was literally loaded with
good cheer, and presented an epit-
season of overfowing larders. A dis
tinguished post was allotted to an
cient sirloin,'' as mine host termed it:
being, as he added, the standard of
old English hospitality, and joint of
good1y presence, and full of expecta-
tion" There were several dishes
quantity decorated and which had
evidently something traditional in
their embellishments; but about
which as did not like to appear over
curious, l asked no questions.
Follows Old Customs.
1t would be tedious, perhaps, to my
foolish fondness for odd and obsc4et
things, to which / am little given,
were l to mention the other make
svifts of this worthy old humorist, by
which he was endeavoring to follow
up, though at humble distance, the
quaint customs of antiquity. | was
pleased, however. to see the respect
SHOWN to hts whims by his children
and relatives; who, indeed, entered
readily into the full spirit of them,
and seemed all well versed in their
parts; having doubtless been present
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Good Literature.

1T must be glorious to be put into
novel. Wouldn't you like that"
YES; | guess it would be pretty
nice. But I'm satisfied. I'm men
toned in Bfadstreet.' -Louisvfll
Conrier- Journal
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suddenly the butler
entered the hall with
some degree of bus
tie; he was attended
by a servant on each
side with a large
wax-llght, and bore
a silver dish, on
which was an enor-
nous pigs head.
decorated with rose
mary, with a lemon
in it's mouth, which
was placed with
great Formally at
the head of the ia
BILE. The moment
this pageant made
it's aDDearance the
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Had One Already.

don't know what to give Lizzie
for Christmas pre- SENT one chorus
girl is reported to have said to her
mate, While discussing the It to be
made to third.
Give her a book, suggested the
other
And the first one ,.eplied, meditative-
~: No, that won't do; she's got
bcn}s."
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+ was a brilliant moon
light night, but extreme
ly cold; our chaise
whirled rapidly over the
frozen ground; the post
boy smacked his whip
necessarily and a part of
the time his horses were
on a gallop. He knows
where he is going" said
my companion, laughing.
and is eager to arrive
- &;~ooo f0~ r0yno of z n a
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Santa S Secret
Hive got out of bed, just a
minute,
To tell YOU'LL whisper 1t
low
The stockings I've hung by the

Are for me-not mamma, you know.
For mine are so awfully little,
Dear Santa Claus, don't you see?
And want, oh, so many playthings,
They won't hold enough for me.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
Pleasant Valley

John Prime of Barron Co., visited
his brother, r. Prime, and family from
Friday until Sunday.
Those attending the dance given IN
the Cahoon Hall Friday evening were;
Mrs. Paul Henke and Children, Harold
Anderson and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Met
eel.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ahrensmeyer and
family were guests at the home OF Glen
Brooks Sunday.
Those visiting at the John Dahlke
home Sunday were: Otto Dahlke and
family, Emma Dahlke, Mrs. VIM.
Mash and John Stempke of Merrlmack.
julius Henke and wife moved into
their new home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Quandt went to
Lodi to Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Thistle and family.
A party was given at Gust Meyers
in their new home Saturday evening.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
NESTFIELD

Monday Mrs. Joe Kosmoski's funeral
was held at the German M. E. church,
Rev. Boyer officiating. There was a
large attendance of friends as she for
merly resided here. Among those
from away were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rumpf, Chenille, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Modke, Arthur Modke, Mrs. Fred ST.
mon of Baraboo and Albert Mogler;
Dakota. Mrs. Simon and Mr.. Mogler
remained to visit at the John Simon
home. k
Florence Black of Reedsburg spent
Sunday at Mrs. Aug. Meyers.
AS William We-n-n and family are
leaving this vicinity several of the
neighbors gave them farewell recep-
ton. The time passed all too quickly
in visiting after which all enjoyed the
delicious sandwiches and coffee. Mr..
and Mrs. Wonn have made many
friends here the past year who wish
them success in their new home at Avo'
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
THE LEGISLATURE

After a short fight the assembly
killed the Ofstie bill, providing for the
revocation of liquor license after
second conviction for the selling of
liquor on Sunday.
1t also killed the Helm bill prohibit
ing the member of any educational fac
ulty in the state from serving NUM-
cipality in any capacity.
Twenty petitions were received in
the senate favoring the passage of the
Edwards bill for the repeal of the pre-
sent wide sleigh law.
Following the resign alton of Presi-
dent James A. Trottman, Milwaukee,
of the board of university regents,
President Van Hise took Gov. Philip
over the campus to show him the new
buildings that are being erected and
which have cost the Trottm an resigna-
ton.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
BarabOO Bluffs

A basket social was held in the Lake
District school last Friday evening at
which twenty-seven dollars was taken
in. An organ will be purchased with
the money.
Grandma Steve of Freedom town is
visiting at the Latotzka home.
A large number from here attended
the dedication services at the Lutheran
church last Sunday.
Hardy Spencer is having tug boat
built.
Tillie Marquardt and brother, Eiw-
ard returned from Milwaukee last Sat-
urday.
F. w. Zantow went to Chicago on
Monday with a carload of fine fat
steers.
Word has been received from Miss
Olive Bellows of Milwaukee that she
has undergone successful operation
for appendicitis.
Miss Hazel Washburn of Montana is
is visiting at the home of R. Was hburn
on the lake road.
Miss Estella Zantow is assisting at
the home of Ed Martin.
Lucille, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Langdonis on the sick list.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
President L. II Palmer
Tells of the Needs of the
Local Organization.

The annual meeting of the Baraboo
Farmers Mutual Telephone company
was held in Baraboo on Tuesday. w.
A. Schneider of Greenfield was elected
president. George Brown of North
Freedom, George Hanson and George
Henry of Baraboo were elected direc-
tors.
President L. H. Palmer read a short
paper on the conditions and needs of
the company. He said the company
was in better shape than ever before,
that two cars of poles were coming and
when these were in place the lines
would be equipped with all cedar poles
and more wire would be strung as soon
as the finances permitted. 1t is hoped
soon to have a metallic system which
will eliminate much treble and "cross
talk. The high tension wires in the
country will make this necessary.
The greatest amount of trouble, how
ever, comes from lightning.
The problem of getting the neighDor
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04
VETERAN DIES;
ILL SHORT TIME
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From WednesQays Daily.)
S. P. Critchell died suddenly at his
home on Eighth street at 7:15 o'clock
this morning. For some days he had
not been in the best of health and Tues
day afternoon about 3 o'clock had an
acute attack of indigestion. His wife,
son-in-law and only daughter, Post
master and Mrs. F. E. Shuts, were
with him during the night, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shuts returning to their home on
Oak street in the early morning. The
4tient said he felt better but few
moments after the daughter left the
house he passed away, Mrs. Criticized
being the only person in the home atlthe
time. Heart disease caused his death.
Mr.. CritchelI would have been 70
years of age on the fourth of next
June. Practically all of his life had
been spent at Adrain, Michigan, until
he moved to Baraboo few yearssago
Since coming here he has been engaged
in the insurance business.
He was veteran of the Civil war,
going to the front with Michigan COM
pany and was a non commissioned Of
fcer. He was a member of the G. A.
R. and Knights of Pythias.
Besides the members of the family
before mentioned there are two grand
children: Ellsworth Criticized, now on
the New Orleans in the United States
navy the vessel being on the west coast
VI Mexico; and Miss Esther Critchell,
Adrian, Michigan.
Mr.. Critchell had most genial dis
position and was universally liked.
The remains will be taken to Adrain
for burial.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-03-04

ca. Mrs. Wonn leaves Monday for Mil
waukee to visit relatives. Mr.. Wonn
will go later.
Rupert Weidman of the Plattevllle
schools visited at home last week.
The Westfeld Literary met at lido
Braun's on Saturday evening and as
usual all enjoyed the program ana
refreshments. Those who took part
were Mrs. Grant Weidman and Wllfred
Braun. Mrs. Fl. Weidman and Ken
meth Weidman gave several musical Sc
lections with organ and violin. Next
meeting at Fred Brooks, March 18th.
Word was received from BloOmer an
nouncing the birth OF ten pound boy
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Roberts formerly of Westfield.
Myles Sutherland and D. Jewett OF
Ithica were business callers here Mon
day. Mr.. Sutherland is our cheesemaker
for the coming year. He is moving his
family here.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Alexander at
tended the institute at Lime Ridge on
Friday.
John Repka is getting the materials
on hand for new tile silo.
Mrs. Annie Simon was called to
Maple Hill Tuesday by the illness of her
mother, Mrs. StabnoW.
Lisa Johnson of Baraboo spent several
days here with her sister, Mrs. Alexan-
der.
James Waddell left Tuesday to make
his home with his sister, Mrs. Trumble,
at North Freedom.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Borders spent a
few days atDelton recently.
Mrs. August Meyers is spending a
few weeks at Merrimack.
Birthday Party
Saturday being Mrs. Henry Weld
mans birthday several friends gave
her surprise. Among those who spent
a merry evening were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Alexander and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Repka and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Weidman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Lukensmier, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Ristau, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Klagus,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gade and
The Misses Nellie and Alice Brooks,
lido Braun and family, Roy Brooks
and Robert Harvey. The must
cal selections given by Mesdames
Ristau and Weidman, Arthur
Ristau. Kenneth Weidman and Miss
Lola Weidman were greatly appreciat-
ed. After partaking of dainty eats all
departed wishing Mrs. Weidman many
such happy birthdays.