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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-11-02
GREAT ecHEME.

Biggs-I wonder why Dobson al
ways whistles at his work?
Diggs-I suppose he doesn't care
to have anyone around when he 10
busy.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-11-02

Vote No on the Beer Amend
ment.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-11-02

Don't forget the dance at
loves hall election night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-11-02
THERESITES" FISHER

Good citizens who groan under the
tnhiction Of the protracted spew of
fulsome self-praise and frothy vitu-
peration with which a certain social
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT
AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The program, as previously an.
nounced, was carried out at the
Christian church Christmas eve. A
large congregation was impress.
.sively entertained for about forty.
five to fifty minutes. Brother G. I
Stacy of the First Presbyterian
'church said, "the program was
unique, and that it was much appre.
|ciated by the visitors
We believe that every number OF
1.-THE program was well rendered, that
l: was edifying to all present.
White Gifts for the King" enve-
lopes and folders had been given to
all the Bible school attendants for
the preceding two Sundays and also
to any additional attendants at the
morning worship services. These en-
velopes and folders were offered to
any who had not previously received
pledges of self, service and SUBJ
lSs"hSS' hSSC ACdulu6S WcIc SUD-
Pdivided into headings for giving
them. The folders had headings for
ones life to the Savior, or as Chris
ltian to reconsecrate the life to
Christ; to promise to help in the
different departments of Christian
work. Twenty-eight pledges were
made for better service for the King
Iof Kings. Ten dollars and forty
cents was received as the money of
fering. This will be sent to our
ministerial relief association.
Jesus said: at is more blessed to
give than to receive" and we hope
the time has come for Omissions to
try to really understand what He
meant. Some one has said: THAT
bethlehem always leads to Calvary"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
At the Baptist Church

AT the evening hour the Bamist
Sunday school observed "the White
christmas" by a gift service in
which each of the forty-four classes
participated. The officers and teach
ers realizing the great importance of
the public school work with it's ex-
aminations at this time, and wishing
to make this an occasion of real joy
to the boys and girls, did not stress
Wearisome practice upon them. rath-
er wishing to impress upon their
young lives the beautiful lesson of
lg1Vlng. Mrs. w. D. Richey and
Mrs. D. o. Rodgers were selected to
produce the setting for this gift SER
vice; the very beautiful and artis-
tlcally arranged decorations showed
the exquisite taste possessed by these
ladies. White and green, the color
scheme, making our temple here on
earth to our God thing of beauty.
White-symbolical of the purity of
the life of Christ and the purity of
our gifts and of the lives we wish to
live. Green-of the everlasting
promise upon which we rest and of
our newness of life. The Corinthian
columns draped in white, around
(which entwined the graceful trail
|fng fern with evergreens and ferns
lplaced where most effective, while a
luminous star watched over the two
miniature lighted trees, with a
smaller reflected star in the alcove,
produced q picture that was very
beautiful. Sweet music on piano
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
Christmas Was Appropriately
Observed By All The Churches

The Christmas tree at the Meth.
Ioolst church came as a fitting close
to bright Christmas day. A beauti.
ful tree had been well laden and
loving spirits helped Santa Claus az
ne spread his gifts before the Sun
day school pupils,
Each teacher or representative
was in charge of the respective
classes as they assembled. After a
snort program of well-rendered
numbers, Christmas cheer was scat
tered to all, stockings of candy and
gifts were distributed and the
Christmas joys closing early. sent
happy pupils homeward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
AT THE FIRST PRESeY-
TERRAIN CHURCH

The Christmas program at the First
Presbyterian Church was simple, but
none the less beautiful and impressive
The music had been carefully ar.
ranged by Miss Frances Wedd, the tai
ented pianist of the Sunday School,
and the children had been well trained
by Miss Howard, who has natural as
well as cultivated talent for musical
instruction, and under such splendid
leadership the Junior Choir and the
little Primary Choir each did wonder
fully well in singing the grand old
songs of the Nativity, while the read
ings by Miss Mabel Matthias and Sup
erintendent Todd. and the Rotations
by Miss Kate Keith and Master Ham
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
Grace Lutheran Church

Yesterday was busy happy day
at this church. An appreciative au-
dlence gathered at 10 a. m. to hear
sermon by the pastor on "Messa ges
From q Manager"
AT Z O'Clock in the evening a ioy-
Gus time was in store for the chill
dren. A beautiful tree decorated
with bells and other Christmas nara
phernalia, and loaded with gifts
from the Sunday school and friends
delighted the eyes of all. The shor,
program, appropriate to the occa.
sion, was we'll rendered by the chill.
dren, Sfter which the gifts were dis
,tributed. Among these was a liberia
purse OF money for the pastor, Rev
W. e. Pugh, as an expression o.
devotion from the congregation.
The attendance on all these or
casions was fine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

his congregation who gave this as a
token of their appreciation of Bro
Wear and of the life he leads among
US, which is as fragrant as the roses,
covering the gold of his many good
and charitable deeds. With wishes
for very happy Christmas and a
new year full of blessings from our
pastor, and the singing of Praise
God from Whom All Blessings
Flow" the White Gift Christmas
service closed.
The gifts amounted to about $3.50,
to be used for the spread of the gos-
pei and to care for the orphans.
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

and violin opened the services. fol-
lowed by the choir marchin in, soft
ly singing Holy Night" Invocation
prayer by Bro. Wear led our
thoughts heavenward. "Hark, the
Herald Angels was sung as a
chorus. The Story of the Shepherds
was told by the pastor in such sim
plelanguoge that the smallest child
could understand this beautiful
story. The Primary Department of
the smallest and sweetest flowers in
the Masters garden presented their
| gifts with little Christmas wish.
The Junior boys and girls stated
some facts about the Baptist de-
nomination with their presentation
The organized classes of the Inter-
mediate Department made very in
teresting their place ON tho program.
The first offering was made by the
Berean class, followed by "The
Obedient Servants" class of young
girls, who proclaimed through mega
phones peace on Earth, Good Will
to Men" The True Blue Girls, car
rying evergreen branches with light
ed candles, sang an appropriate
Christmas carol. "The Week Day.
workers" presented their gift with a
suitable speech. 1.-THE Valiant
Knights bringing their gifts in
snowballs, with shining hearts of
bright silver within for the dear or
phan boys.
The Senior Department, with its
Baraca Class, presented it's gift. The
Philathea Glass giving candy and
cake as an offering and treat to the
poor; the Fidelles Glass looking
like (the beautiful rosebuds they
carried, presented their gift with a
poem recited by Gladys Davis. The
Woman's Bible Glass formed a cir
Gle around the altar with a line ex-
tending down two aisles, singing
that dear old song, 81 love to- tell
the story" presenting their two-fold
gift-one to State Missions and one
to support Bible woman in China
to tell this blessed story. The Mems |
Bible Class-the vanguard of this |
army of Sunday school workers,
made a splendid showing as they
in a body to present their
gift. Little Laurine Cason with a |
bosket Of Marchiel Neil roses, hidden
away amid their sweet petals was
fifty dollars in gold-a gift be-
speaking the love and affection in
which Bro. Wear is held by those of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

alton BouWare completed a program of
rare simplicity and beauty. At its
close Pastor Stacy briefly explained
that the celebration of the Kings
birthday could be best done by making
gifts to Him, of Self, of Service and Of
Substance. The first two items can
not be expressed in public print, but
the last to aid in the care of the re-
tired veteran preachers of the Church
amounted to the large sum of $40. The
large audience present gave many ex-
pressions of approval to this form of
celebration, and they feel that they
nave at last found the best way to
honor the Birthday of the King.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
AT the Cumberland Presbyterian

AT the Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN
Inc Cumberland Presbyterian Sun
day school celebrated Christmas or
Saturday evening with tree. TIL,
following program was rendered:
Song-"Oh, Little Town of Beth
lehem," congregation.
Prayer by Rev. Stacy.
"Hark the Angels sweetly Sing /,
choir.
Reading-"The Gift of Love !.
Mrs. Carl Wilson.
ut Came Upon Midnight
Clear" sung by the children.
christmas Day of Gladness.
Choir.
Glory to God in the Highest
Chair, with children's chorus.
After this was the distribution o.
the Sunday schools remembrance to
all its members and the members OF
the church.
The exercises were then closed
with benediction by the pastor, Rev,
Callahan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26
CROQUET CLUB
MEETING TOMOR,

So few attended the meeting d
tourists called this morning fol
organization of a Croquet Club
those present decided to call AM
meeting for ten O'Clock tomo
"wednesday morning at To
Headquarters, and all interested
urged to be present.
There is no expense attache
this arrangement, which is 81,
enc Of the plans for entertain
provided under the auspices of
Chamber of Commerce. Grounds
equipment are ready.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

Though Christmas scenes are usu-
ally depicted in an environment of
snow and ice, the Fl. Lauderdale
Herald calls attention to a fact that
is mot generally recognized-that
the first Christmas was in a land
where the climate is very similar to
that of Florida, and that here in
this State we have the genuine
Christmas weather.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

When they hear a sound as OF
|any heavy guns in a village or
wn in Europe, the people rise and
pe In terror of their lives. When
milar sounds break the stiffness Of
3 night in this locality as they
I've been doing of late, we turn over
th contented sigh and go peace
1y to sleep again. For here II
ans only that the phosphate in
try is experiencing a revival and
noise as of cannons is that of a
tie of peace-the taking of DOR
At wealth from where 1t has lain
led through the centuries that it
be converted into active assets
the development and prosperity
ur people. Shipments have been
heavy for sometime past, and
" laborers are now being provid-
nth a full dinner pail through
operations of this great industry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

Visitors from the North certainly
would have trouble in realizing that
this is the Christmas season, with
flowers in bloom, coats an encumb-
rance, and the general aspect of Ma
ature resembling that which she pre-
eents in May to the residents of the
greater part of the country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

Some Ocala folks went in swim
ming on Christmas day-and with
the thermometer up in the 7O's, they
enjoyed it. How's that for Christ
mas sport, you folks up in Kentucky
Ohio or Iowa?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

The Brooklyn Eagle has a violent
editorial outburst against Hon. Frank
Clark because of the latter's success
In securing appropriations for public
buildings, etc., in Florida. This will
hardly be regarded as criminal down
here, however, and as the Hon. Frank
gets his votes in Florida instead of in
Brooklyn, he should worry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

The merchants of Lakeland are
feeling good over the splendid
Christmas trade they enjoyed-the
best in three years. Told you hard
times couldn't last always.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

In the general rejoicing the tur-
key made noise somewhat resem.
bling that Of the fatted calf.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

1t was quiet, orderly Christmas.
John Barleycorn evidently spent the
day elsewhere than in Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

If you did any Christmas charity,
forget it. 1t will lose it's merit il
you harp on it overmuch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

Watch the tourists flock to Florida
as soon as the holidays are over.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

We had rather have the good will
and esteem of those with whom we
come in contact every day, and who,
Therefore, really know us, than the
applause of thoughtless multitudes,
which is many times unworthily be-
slowed. That's why it gives us
pleasure, each recurring holiday sea-
pon, to find that those whose lives
Eouch ours every day, in the some
That difficult relation of employer
Rnd employee, are bound to us more
lrmly every year by the ties of mu-
lual friendship and good will. Such
feeling repays us for many an un-
Est and unkind attack, and many a
fsappointing experience of ingrati-
Rde,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

They snatched Mayor Mckay away
from his home just as he was about
to step into his bath, and, clad only in
his bathrobe and slippers he was
rushed to the Elks Home where he
was fined 81 for the Elks charity
fund. The charge against the mayor
was not clearly stated. We trust it
was not the attempt to take a bath.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-26

Who says this don't seem like
Monday?
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Today's Program

Bloomingdale playground -
Brookland VS.. Brightwood.
Gallinger playground = Toner
vs.. Weightman.
Georgetown playground-Cur-
It's VS.. Fillmore.
Mt. Pleasant playground Mon
roe VS.. Johnson.
New York avenue playground
Gales VS.. Twining.
Rosedale playground = Maury
VS.. Blow.
Yesterdays Scores.
Jackson defeated Corcoran, 6-l,
81, 60, 6-3.
West defeated Johnson, 60,
81, first and second sets.
Johnson defeated West 6-5, go,
third and fourth sets.
Congress Heights defeated Ran
die Highlands, go, go, go.
Brent defeated Jefferson, 40,
81, first and fourth sets.
Jefferson defeated Brent, 60,
81, second and third sets.
Madison defeated Wheatley,
6-5, 6-2, 60, 60.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16

Iivered before the National Press Club
what was described as one OF the best
speeches OF his career. on that oc-
casion he spoke Informally and without
preparation. as he did last night.
The President reached the club at
o'clock and found the assembly room
crowded. lie was wasnnly applauded as
he entered the room. preceded by the
reception Committee OF club officers.
The President was introduced by
Theodore II. iriller. president OF the
Press Club. In referring 70 the non.par-
tisan character OF the National Press
Club, Mr.. Tiller declared that:
When, II comes 10 reception of the
President, of the United States there 10
no partisanship here. We honor the Of
fee and the man who holds the office.
and particularly do we honor the man
who has handled himself so well under
the great strain OF the past two years"
Following his speech the President
chatted and shook hands with assem-
bled club members. He was shown to
the Flemish room where a buffet lunch
con was served. The mandolin club OF
the National Press Club furnished
music. M
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Two Regiments Of High
School Cadets to March

For the first time in their history the
High School Cadets viii send forth
and review on the White House eilipse
Thursday afternoon.
The Secretary of War. Newton d.
Baker. will review the cadets. and
ent, as will Government OFFICIALS and
members OF the Board of Education.
ARRANGEMENTS for the review are
being made by z. L. Thurston, super
intendent OF schools, and the cadets
are under the Immediate supervision OF
s. r. Kramer. assistant superintendent.
In the two regiments this year are
100 cadets. as compared with rs last
year.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Teams Divide HOnOrS
In Times Tennis Play

Close scores marked the tennis
matches yesterday between contestants
for The Times trophies. On the Gar
held Park playground Brent won the
hrst and fourth sets, 4--3 and 81. and
Jefferson the second and third. 60. 81
West defeated johnson In the FIRST and
ground 60. e--i, and johnson won the
third and fourth, e-5. 60.
Games will be played today on the
Bloomingdaie playground between
Brooklend and Brightwood. on the
and weightman, on the Georgetown
playground between Curtis and Fill
more, on the Mt. Pleasant playground
between Monroe and johnson. on the
New York avenue playground between
Gales and Twining, and on the Rose
dale playground between Maury and
Blow.
Yesterdays contestants were,
MT. PLEASANT DIVISION.
West-First team. Frances Thurteli.
Claudin Cali: second team, Margaret
Huffman. Lucille Steers; third team.
Dorothy Eirism and Ellie. Lovcless;
fourth team. Margaret Butler and Mar
jorie Bode.
Johnson--First team. Fanny Krucoff
and .Jessimine Thorne; . second team,
Anita Robinson, i.aur6 White: third
team. Helen Carter and Lucille Hard
ins; fourth team. Dorothy Reedy and
Ellie. Wells.
VIRGINIA AVENUE DIVISION.
Congress Heights--First team. Helen
leman and Ruth King: second team.
forfeit; third team. Nellie Harlowe and
Helen Selby. =.
Randle Highlands--First team. for
felt; second team, forfeit; third team.
Georgia French and Edna Muyyalo.
GEORGETOWN DIVISION.
Jsckson-First team, Thompson ara E.
Harms; second team, Beamer and h
Harms; third team, Sinclair and Collins
fourth team. Hancock and King.
Corcoran-First team, Walker and
Fhstnaught; second team. Ryon and
Drury; third team, Mudd and Moore
fourth team. Paxton and Waters.
GARFIELD PARK DIVISION.
brent-Firet team. Rose Melvin and
Irma Beaver second team, Dorothy
Baptista and Elise Hayden: third team
Eorothy Edeline and Meta watts
Tashof.
Jefrerson-First team. Edythe sheaffe,
and Pauline Heath: second team, Heller
Thrift and Thclma Winston; third team
Pauline Hunt and Leona Lindsey
fourth team. Sarah Heller. and Violet
kt,rOn,
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
TALKS
TO NEWSPAPERMEN

Washington newspaper men have a
better understanding today OF the
trials OF the Presidency. President
Woodrow Wilson was the guest Of the
club last evening. and made a remark
able speech to the correspondents.
Much of the Presidents speech was
OF confidential nature. and dealt
with both International and domestic
affairs and the burdens that have fall
len upon the present Administration. II
Is probable. however. that the Presi-
dent will make public portions Of his
address.
Two years ago President Wilson de-
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Back From Shopping, She.
Finds She Has showed"

NEW YORK. May l6.-Louis Van
Brink. wealthy auctioneer. who Is suing
his wife before Justice Crane in the
supreme court, Brooklyn. for the Gus
tody Of their eight-year-ois daughter
Janet, obtained a writ OF replevin and
emptied Mrs. Van Drinks home Of all
Its furnishings.
Mrs Van Brink was out shopping at
the time. When she returned she found
that the van men had left nothing that
could be moved.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Faker Objected to Being
Put Out of His Misery

LAFAYETTE. Ind. May 16-Physi-
clans were hurriedly summoned to q
local brewery and there found a man
writing on the floor. apparently at the
point of death. DR.. Harry J. Laws con-
Quoted an examination. and then asked
for an ounce of carbolic acid. This
man has but one hour to live" he said
There is no need In permitting him to
suffer, We will just put him out of his
misery"
lake hell you Will" came from the
man. as he bounded out the door.
The physician recognized after his
examination that the nan was sham
ming to obtain a free drink.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
District Firemen to Be
Sent to Convention

More than 100 members of the Dis
trict Fire Department will attend the
annual convention OF the Mary land
State Firemen's Association at Hnvre
de Grace. Md, on June 8, BY order
of the Commissioners. issued on recon-
mendation OF Chief Frank j. Wagner,
every fireman off duty on that day
will be permitted to attend. The Five
mems Association will pay the ex-
penses of its members.
The firemen will be accompanied by a
band of sixteen pieces and will take
part In the parade. The Journey will be-
made by special train.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Columbia Nurses to
Graduate May Is

Graduating exercises for the Columbia
Hospital Training School for Nurses
will be held on the evening of May rs
at Rauscher's.
Members of the class are the Misses
Edith Lois Thurber. New York; Ruth
Helene Worcester, District: Halle Peter
Crowder. Virginia; Emily Clare Turner,
Irva r.. Young. Maryland: Caroline b.
Moore, District; Yates Davis Duke.
Maryland; Victoria Ruth Good, Vir-
GINA; Frances Barker Turner, Mary
land, and Florence M. Donnelly, Penn
sylyania.
The Washington times., 1916-05-16
Put Whisky i'm His Pies.

INDEPENDENCE. Kan. May ia
Putting whisky in mine, pies created
quite a demand for them. thu pro-
prietor of a restaurant here admitted
In police court. Twenty quarts OF
whisky were taken at his place along
with a barrel OF bottled imitation
beer. and in explaining why he need
ed so much whisky he brought in the
ME story.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-08-26
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