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Middletown transcript., 1917-09-22
WARWICK

Miss Willie King, of Whining ton, is
spending few days at her home near
town.
Mr.. T. Bayard Vinyard and Miss
Eula Vinyard motored to Wilmington
on Monday.
MIR. Howard Bishop, of Norristown,
Pa, is visiting his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. f. F. Bishop, near town.
Mrs. Lutheran Wilson, of Washing
d. c., spent several days last week with
Mrs. l.. P. King Jr., near town.
Rev. J. NJ Budd, formerly of this
town, but now of New Jersey, visited
friends in town over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uric CHM and son
Martin, of near McDonough, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Merritt
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Buckworth, of
near Middletown, were Sunday guests
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs S. H. Dur
yea.
Mr.. George Lane entertained his son
Captain Lane, who has just returned
from business trip to France over the
weekend.
Christian Endeavor Society held Its
regular business and social meeting on
Friday evening last at the home of Miss
Bessie Gunkel.
Preaching Sunday evening at usua
hour. Christian Endeavor at 7 P. NJ.
Installation services will be held for the
new officers of the society. Everybody
invited. Rev. j. W. Link, Pastor.
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Kent County Productive

For many years Kent county has been
noted for it's highly productive farms
and orchards, the peaches, apples, straw
berries, canteloupes, grain and vegeta-
bles raised in that county have been Sc
cond to none in the country. But it is
only in recent years that Kent has at
tained prominence as grape producing
center, but the acreage of grape vlne-
yards in the county is increasing so rapid
ly that it would not be surprising if in a
few years grapes should become one OF
the most important crops raised in this
section.
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EX-CONGRESSMAN LECTURES

Ex-Congressman G. W. Murray, of
South Carolina, the scholar, lecturer
and eminent statesman, addressed a
large audience at Trinity A. NJ. E.
Church, Thursday night, Sept. l3, on
the subject, 1.-The Paramount Laws of
Nature, reversed in an ever increasing
environment. The lecturer was at his
best, and held the audience spell-bound
from beginning to the end. Congress
man Murray, is scholar of the first
stripe, and thru maze of pschycolOgi-
cal process and reasonings, he undoubt-
edly convinced those present that all
the laws whose process is to make a
man, had been reversed in the training
and development of the Negro. Unless
there was decided change in the sys-
tenn of his education, he would still be
and continue to be the same social and
Psychological problem. The Congress
man contends that, where the schools
turn out an exceptional colored man or
woman it is an accident, as the system
of education as designed in our public
schools for his training is to pro luce the
scholar and the mechanic.
The man remains unchanged, and it
is for that reason, many have despaired
concerning the necessity of educating
the Negro. But the Congressman con-
tends, that when the system of his
education is directed toward the man,
the paramount laws of Nature directed
to their proper working positions, there
will be new Negro and the problem
solved.
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Base Ball Notes

For the third time rain prevented any
Saturday base ball at Academy Park.
The Newport -Aliddletown games were
forced to be cancelled on two previous
weeks and last Saturday afternoon the
same fate prevented the DUPONT (Sol-
diers) and Middletown from clashing.
TO ELKTON TO-DAY
Arrangements have been completed
for the third game between the locals
and Elkton, at Elkton this afternoon.
There is no little rivalry between these
two clubs, each club having a game to
their credit, and battle royal is expect
ed. We hear of large number OF local
fans going to the Maryland town to
the boys.
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Celebrated 55th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Carter, of
Townsend, Sunday observed the fifty
fifth anniversary of their wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Carter who are we'll
known in this State, have host of
friends who will be glad to learn that
they are in excellent health. Previous
to her marriage Mrs. Carter was Miss
Mary A. Townsend. of Townsend. The
couple were married on Sept. 16, 1862,
at the parsonage of the Methodist
Episcopal Church on Thirteenth street,
below Pine street. Phiradel phia, by the
Rev. A. H. Alday.
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Forest Church Notes
odav. September 23d 1917.

Sunday, September 23d 1917.
1O.3OA. NJ. Public worship with SER
mon.
11.45 A. NJ. Sunday School session.
Men cordially invited to present at
the Pastors Bible Glass.
23OP. NJ. Arms trong Chapel Sunday
School.
GASP. NJ. Christian Endeavor SER
vice. Topic: "How We Should Work
Together. John 17:2O-26.
7OP. NJ. Evening service, with SER
mon.
Wednesday evening, Prayer meeting.
The fall meeting of the Presbytery of
New Castle will be held at Pocomoke
City, Md, on Monday, October 1st; and
the proceedings will be of unusual inter-
est
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Banner Crop OF Sugar Corn

The Baker corn cannery closed their
packing season last week and the help,
mostly foreigners from Baltimore. re-
turned home. The season was better
than was thought early. Less acreage
was planted owing to the unprecedent-
ed prices of field corn during the past
few months, but the yield was far
above the average for this community.
Probably the best yield is the crop of
Paul B. Mes .ich. From IS acres he de-
livered 1872 tons and 20 pounds which at
the price S14 so per ton yielded 81, 9l5
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Damaged By Fire

The explosion of an oil stove in the
hone Of Mr.. Walter Taylor who resides
on Crawford treet, on Thursday even
ing resulted in fire which consumed
the contents. and the clothing of Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor and badly damaged the fur
niture of Mrs. Mary Drcll who resides
in the adjoining house. The double
dwelling was also burned considerable.
The flames had gained great headway
when the firemen arrived but only few
minutes had elapsed after the chemical
engine begun operation before the fire
was under control.
Unfortunately for Mr.. Taylor his
goods were not insured and only SIN al
quantity of them were saved.
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THE STAR OF DELAWARE

Landing where they found welcome,
Colonists, with joy, did share
Bounty that partook of freedom,
On the shores of Delaware;
Early voyagers cast anchor
Where her rivers made highways,
And as tribute there did render
Homage sweet contentment pays.
In the azure of Old Glory,
The first star emblazoned there,
With its sacred statehood story,
Shines the Star of Delaware.
Does the splendor Of true valor
Emanate from History's page?
Can renown be veiled in pallor?
Time heroic deeds assuage?
Glamour deepens with its shadow
Halos that invest the book.
AS we read of brave MacDonough
Or how Jones the Frolic took.
In the azure Of Old Glory,
All resplendent with its glare,
Radiant with lasting story,
Shines the Star of Delaware.
Stars in harmony cluster,
Each the token of State,
Stripes in folds of waving luster,
Faith in union consecrate;
Emblem first unfurled in battle
When at Cooch's Bridge baptized,
Standard that midst smoke and rattle
Freedoms glory symbolized.
In the azure of Old Glory,
With effulgence rich and rare,
Beaming with its statehood story,
Shines the Star of Delaware.
Sacred trust within its keeping
Lights the Star that shined to day,
While thro Ugh maze the future sleeping
Rays Of promise find their way:
Rays to brighten with refinement
Lives of thousands yet to be,
Light to render more resplendent
:, Homes enshrined in liberty.
In the azure of Old Glory,
While bright star-lit tidings
flare,
Ever flash the same glad story,
Brilliant Star of Delaware.
CHARLES H. LEFEvRE.
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w. c. T. u. Meeting

At the first fall meeting of the W. c..
T. u. held at the home of Mrs. j. F.
McWhorter on Monday evening, Mrs.
S. J. Brockson was elected delegate to
the State Convention to be held in Sea-
ford early in October. Mrs. j. Fletcher
Deakyne was elected alternate. At the
same time the officers were elected to
serve for the following year which re-
suited as follows:-President, Mrs. j.
F. McWhorter; vice-president, Mrs.
George Derrickson; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. S. J. Brockson. recording
secretary, Mrs. C. A. Hoffecker;
treasurer, Mrs. Charles Derrickson.
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Waterways Convention

The Official call of the Atlantic Deeper
Waterways Association for the tenth
annual convention to be held at Miami,
Fla, from November 81 to December
l, has been received by the Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce. A large delega-
ton to represent Wilmington at this con-
vention will be named in the near future.
The last convention of the association
was held at Philadelphia, Pa, and the
delegates made visit to that city.
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Because Of Jewish Holiday Fogel
& Burstan's store closed Wednes-
day September 26, until 6 P. M.
Bethesda Church Notes

Sunday, September 23d, 1917.
Brotherhood, Sunday, $50 A. M. NJ.
D. Wilson leader.
Preaching at 1920 by the Pastor.
Sunday School at 2 P. M.
Preaching at 7.30 by the Pastor.
Prayer-meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7.30.
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Entertained At Cards

Miss susie Foard entertained a few
friends at "cards" at her home on Cass
street Thursday afternoon, in honor of
Miss Harriet Wilkins, of Virginia, who
is now visiting Miss Elizabeth Lindley.
The guests were: Mrs. James Woodal,
of Chestertown, Md, Mrs Dorsey W.
Lewis, Mrs. Julian Foard, Mrs. j. c..
Green, Mrs. c. M. Cochran, Miss Eliza
beth Lindley and Miss Harriet Wilkins.
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THEODORE LEONlIART, JR.

Theodore Jr, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore V. Leonhart, former
residents of this town, died at the home
of its parents in Warren, Pa, Sunday,
aged l year, Z months. Death was
caused by diphtheria, the child being
sick OILY few days.
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Parent Teacher Meeting

The Parent-Teacher Association will
hold its first meeting of the school year
on Friday afternoon, September 18th, in
the School Assembly room promptly at
8 o'clock. Every member is urged to
be present.
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Notice !!

The ladies of the Missionary and Mite
Societies of Forest Presbyterian Church
will hold a Bake and Sale of the Old
and New Saturday Oct. 9th, all day and
evening. A liberal patronage is hoped
for in such worthy and important
cause.
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Passed Seventy-Second Milestone

In honor of his seventy-second birth
day Mr.. George w. Goldsborough was
given surprise by some of his children
on last Saturday evening. The time
was pleasantly spent in music and social
intercourse, and refreshments were
served.
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OBITUARY
HAZEL VIRGINIA EVANS

Hazel Virginia, infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T Arthur Evans of near
town died at the home of its parents
Sunday night, aged 8 months.
Services were held at its parents
home near town Wednesday afternoon
iandnterment was made in Forest Gene
terry.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
MANY Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS
Vacation over.
End of summer.
Squirrels plentiful.
Rabbits getting fat.
Tomato prices soaring.
Vacations about over
Autumn leaves coloring
Straw hats taking back seat.
The last roses of summer are going.
Insurance against worry cannot be
bought at any price.
With favorable weather conditions
from now until October, sweet potato
growers expect to have a bumper
crop.
Delaware is coming back into its own
as ''Peach State," as many young or
chards are coming into bearing. As all
Delawareans know no finer fruit grows
anywhere in the whole United States.
The public schools of Townsend open
ed on Monday with Miss Ethel Rothwell
of Smyrna as principal. The other
teachers will be, Miss Marian Hill, Miss
Blanche Deakyne, Miss Katherine Rat
ledge.
A thief has stolen 10 choice pigeons
from tho loft of Henry Miller, near
Blachhird. Some of the birds stolen are
said to have been valued at $40 to SIS a
pair.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Queen Esther Circle of Bethesda NJ. E.
Church will be held at the home of the
president Mrs. s. j. Brockson on next
Tuesday evening.
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Peach Crop Large

The peach season at the college farm
ended this week and according to incom-
plete figures of Professor Charles A Nc
Cue, horticulturist, the total crop this
year will be about 5000 baskets. 1t has
been a sucessf i crop for the farm in
every particular. The crop was sold to
C. M. Celia, fruit dealer Of Wilmington.
While the crop may not have been as
large as last year the quality of the
fruit was probably better. The orchard
is now ten years old and this made the
sixth season for the Alberta's and the
fifth for the Relle of Georgia. Out OF
about 1000 trees only about 80 will be
lost this year by disease anI from other
sources. Nitro of soda has proved, ac-
cordlng to Professor McCue, success
as fertilizer.
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All cordially invited to attend
Fogel and Burstan's Big Millinery
Opening Thursday Friday Sept. '27
and 2S. Pattern Hats and copies
Of Imported Models will be display:
ed.
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The public is cordially invited
to call and inspect eur opening Of
Fall and Winter Hats on next We'd
nesday and Thursday, Sept. 18th,
and 9th.
L. M. Miles.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
From NIKE.

Julesburg, Colo, December, 1917.
Dear Santas:-how are you | want
Doll buggy and Harold wants sled to
slide dos ~n the hill. How is it down in
North Pole. This is Georgia Brodine.
! saw you down in Kearney. Harold
can't stay awake go to school and
! am in the second grade. MammA
says that you won't come this Christ
mas. l will close now for this time.
GEORGIA BRODINE,
Box 165.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Your friend,
DOROHY PARKER.

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 10, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus North Pole:-I
am am a little girl years old. jose
phine is S years old. Our baby siste..
is II months old. We have some snow
here now and you can come in your
sleigh. Please bring me q box Of
candy and my sister a doll buggy.
please bring me a lamp, a bottle Of
perfume and box of talcum pow
der but don't forget the children Of
Belgium and the children of England
and the children Of France and the
soldiers that go from here to France.
Your little friend,
CLARISSA SPRATT.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Yours truly,
VELMA SPILLMAN.

Julesburg, Colo, Del. 10, 1917.
Dear Old Santa Claus:-As it is
getting near to Christmas, will tell
you what want you to bring me. l
enjoyed the presents you brought me
last year very much. What l want is
a ring, a muff and fur, a character
doll, a new locket and chain and lots
of candy and nuts. Don't forget my
brothers and sisters and all the rest
of the little boys and girls and be sure
and bring my brother Fred, who is a
soldier a ring. Well this is all for this
time.
Lovingly,
DOROTHY FRANCIS WILSON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Julesburp, Colo, Dec. 6. 1917

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-I hope you will
have q good ride on Christmas night
and hope on Christmas you will have
a fine time as we and don't forget the
Belgin toys for Christmas and you
needn't to worry about me for I can
get me = gun here for my Christmas
toy but if you want to bring me
some toys you can and if you don't
know the way to my house, I live by
the beet dump and if you want to come
down.
Your little friend,
FRANK BAKER.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Julesburg, Colo, Dec. ~, 1911

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. ~, 1917.
Dear Old Santa Claus:-S Suppose
you will be glad to hear from US little
boys and girls, SO thought would
write to you and tell you what I
want for Christmas. l suppose there
are so many that want things that it
will keep you busy with your reindeers
making the rounds. Please bring mo
a doll bed, chain to put my lavilier
on, set Of dishes, big character
doll, a little dresses and some candy
and nuts. Please old Santa bring mo
d ring for my brother Fred who is .
soldier. Well Old Santa, this is all
/ want so will close.
With love,
HELEN YATES WILSON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. I, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Santa Claus
how do you like the North Pole?
like it here. How are you getting
along. / hope you are all right. Did
you have a good time Christmas
night. Please bring me a gun and a
train that will run on a track story
book and rocking horse and a toy
automobile. Goodbye Santa Claus
l hope you merry Christmas.
Your friend,
JAMES SHOTTS,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
TO THE LITTLE FOLKS-rhe

TO THE LITTLE FOLKS S-The
Editor of the Grit-Advocate is pleased
to herewith publish the large number
of "Letters to Santa Claus" from the
many little friends of Santa. We are
proud of these letters, every one of
them, and it is our sincere wish that
the Little Folks" enjoy q Merry
Xmas and Happy New Year.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Your friend,
EVERETT SNYDED.

Julesburg, Colo, Del 5th., 1917.
Dear Old Santa Claus As Christ
mas is drawing near l thought
would write you letter to tell you
what would like to have for Christ
mas this year. l thought I would
like baby doll carriage to ride my
doll in.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

The winners of the prizes offered
for Santa Claus letters will be award
ed the last of this week, and the names
of the winners announced in next
weeks issue of the Grit-Advocate.
We are sure that Old Santa will
read each and everyone one of the
letters below with much interest, and
will appreciate their contents.
EDITOR.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Colo, Dec 6, 1917.
Dear SAINT Claus:-Please bring me
. gun and rocking horse and train
that runs on track and drum and
. dog a little jumping jack.
Yuor little friend,
NORRIS L.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Did you have
good trip last Christmas. | thank
you for the playthings you brought.
] hope you have good time this
Christmas. Please bring me doll
and a doll buggy and ribbon. A mer-
ry Christmas.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburf, Colo, Dec. 4, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Have you good
weather up at North Pole? l hope
you do. When are you coming to see
me? l hope you can come in a car.
Well ! am little boy ten years old
an in the third grade. l like my
teacher fine. l would like to have a
B. B. gun train that runs, saddle,
bride, some candy and gun also a
poney.
Your friend,
GERALD JOHNSON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Col,., Dec. 4, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-I just thought
I would write you letter as it is get
ting SO close to Christmas. I have
not forgot how good you were to me
last Christmas. hope you will be As
good to me this year. thought |
would like little wagon please and =
book please.
Your friend,
EMMA M EMERY
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. IL, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus Il want a little
dresser and q little cupboard for
Christmas. And please don't forget
my Uncle Victor in Camp Cody when
you are there and give him q present
too. l don't know what he wants.
Yours truly,
EVELYN FAULK.
Age years.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Juiesburg, Colo, Dec. 4, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-You are a jolly
fellow. hope you will have a nice
trip. I am waiting for Christmas
night. Well you pleas bring me a
train that runs on a track and a toy
gun.
Your friend,
CLIFFORD.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Julesburg, Colo Dec G.

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6-l917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring
me a B. B. gun roking horse = story
book necktie a train a automobile q
velocipede.
From NIKE.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-as christmas is
drawing near think l shall tell you
what ! want. please bring me q set
Of tinker toys some erector toys . gun.
Don't forget the little French, English
and BELGIUM need christmas presents.
Your little friend,
WINSTON POOL.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Your friend,
LYNN ZORN.

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Twenty one
more days until Christmas If you
do not know what to bring me l will
tell you some things. Some candy,
nuts, a gun a book, marbles and a
necktie. ! will be looking for you on
Christmas Eve.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Your old friend,
DOUGLAS PETERSEN.

Julcsburg, Colo, Dec. 4, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-How are you
up at the NOrtl. Pole. will write a
few lines. Please bring me set of
modinoes, little dog, a sled a story
book nuts candies peanuts pop corn
balls.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesbung, Colo, Dec. IL, 1917.

Julesbung, Colo. Dec II, 1917.
Dear Old Santa Claus:-I thought
! would writ to you and tell you what
l want for Christmas. want . sold
ier suit that you get at Virgins. a
big top that sings, a little automobile
that you pedal with your feet, q little
marble scales and lots of candy.
WILSON ID. MCDOWELL.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1871,

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus Christmas is COM
ing and l am glad because always
don't know what to bring me. l will
tell you what ! want please bring me-
a sled book some tinker toys a neck
tie some nuts.
Your friend,
LYNN ZORN.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Do not forget
the Belgians. Give the Belgians all
the toys. But if there is any left give
me two things. And this is what they
are. Please bring me gun and some
candy.
Goodbye,
VANCE AUSTIN.
Julesburg, Colo, Dec. Z, 1917.
Dear Santa:-I will try and write a
letter to you dear Santa. I am glad
that Dec. Is will soon be here again.
I think it is the best day Of the year
because it makes all of US little folks
happy to thing you Kris Kringle come
around again. l can hear the sounds
Of the ramdeers feet go tap-a-de-tap,
and the sleigh bells jingling. I hope
you won't forget any of the POOR
children.
MARTHA Schultz.
Yours truly,
I am II years old
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

- Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-I hope you will
have nice time this Christmas please
will you send me a doll and hair rib
bon and rocking horse.
Your little frient.,
RUTH FENDER.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20
Your friend,
CLIFFORD.

Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-I wish you
would 60 to the other children first
then you may come to me please
bright me a doll buggy doll flick
fort please go to the dear little orphan
children and bring them lots of things
because they have no dear mothers.
Your little friend,
ESTHER EVERSMAN.
Julesburg, Colo, Dec. 6, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring
gun and a necktie and train and a
track and q sled.
Your little friend,
WALTER BOWER.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Venango, Nebr., Dec. Z, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus:-I am ten years
old. live on a farm fourteen miles
from Julesburg. / 60 to school and
am in the fifth grade. / 60 three
quarters of mile to school. Iget my
mail at Venango, Nebr. Well Santa
l will tell you what want. I want
a box of stationery. l want ink, pen
and box of post cards. l want a doz-
en- handkerchief for ladies with the
letter E in the corner l have four
sisters and myself. We have six
scholars in school,
Yours sincerely,
EDNA RICHARDSON.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

Your friend,
EMMA M. EMERY.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-12-20

DOROTHY FRANCIS WILSON.