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Newark post., 1917-11-21

A letter recently received by
Mrs. J. Wilkins Cooch Of Newark,
from a cousin, Miss Elizabeth S.
Webb, for the last ten years a mis-
sion worker in Turkey, gives a
vivid account of the travellers eX-
perience OH the high seas. Para
graphs from the letter follow:
"After going on board the
steamer in Bordeaux we sat look
ing at the shore for a whole week,
waiting for larger guns (the steam
er was to be used III the future for
transporting troops), our party was
not allowed to return on shore be-
'ause Of our having come from an
alien country. Finally three six
.nch guns were put in place, and
the next day we started down to
the mouth Of the river, sixty miles,
where they were tested by firing
twenty shots apiece. Then another
wait of twelve hours for a convoy,
and at last on the eight day a final
start out to sea. A convoy OF three
vessels of various sizes. ac-
companied us, Zone on each side
while third ran from side to side
in the rear). At one time an aero
plane flew in front to make sure
there no submarines.
No ship of this line had sailed
for three weeks so our boat was
crowded, American boys returning,
French officers coming over to help
train troops, men who had been
sent over on various missions by our
Government, students for Bryn
Mawr, the captain of a sailing YES
sci which had been sunk by sub
marine, teachers. tourists, trades
people and our own missionary
party of ten. After about ten
hours the convoy left and we found
ourselves alone on the open sea. A
Newark post., 1917-11-21
Errors Corrected

In the article appearing in last
weeks POST, under the caption, "Dr.
Mitchell moves to New Home" Page 1
the name of the president of William
and Mary College, Virginia, was in
correctly printed as Colonel Endi. 1t
should have been Colonel Ewell.
In the article on page 7, County
Agent Complies Dairy Ration, an
error in the first paragraph in cor
rected as follows: Feed-Cotton seed
meal-cost of feed, per ton, $50; pro-
tein $40; corn-per bushel, $1.36, etc.
as printed.
Newark post., 1917-11-21

ty, tells Of her meeting with old
King Leopold of Belgium in her in
teresting memors-and George AIDE
continues "The Fable Of the Rise
and the Flight of the Winged In
Sect another of his inimitable
Fables in Slang.
Then, of course, the three vastly
interesting and absorbing serials
are continued - Owen johnson s
"Virtuous Wives, Camilla, by
Elizabeth Robins and "The Rest
less Sex by Robert w. Cham
bers. ADV.
Newark post., 1917-11-21
Girls Form Athletic
Association

Miss Mary Dennison, president
of the Junior Glass, has proposed
a plan which the Juniors have
been working on for some time;
that is, the formation of an ath-
letic association. This associa-
tion will provide for inter-class
basketball and tennis tourna-
ments. Already the Sophomores
and Freshmen have organized
basketball teams and are planning
Newark post., 1917-11-21
December Cosmopolitan

December Cosmopolitan, now on
sale, will prove a mental stimulus
to those who love good literature.
Articles, serials and short stories by
the worlds foremost writers, illus
trated by the most brilliant artists
OF our tlme-are not only interest
Newark post., 1917-11-21

game in the near future. After
discussion the student body voted
to have an athletic association
which the Juniors should further
plan and organize, and a commit
tee was appointed to draw up the
constitution.
Newark post., 1917-11-21

Whether il is for complete plumb
ing work for a new house or a
small repair job, any service we
perform large or small receives
the same careful attention and skill
tul handling. We have the exper-
ience, the knowledge and the facil.
tiles to do any job right, at the
right figures Get our estimates
w, d. DEAN NEWARK, DEL
Newark post., 1917-11-21
HOW much time and thought
can you give to your wardrobe

TO get full style and quality---value in your
clothes you must do one Of two things
You must become combination style, fabric,
tailoring expert or you must re ly upon the COM
bined jud gment of experts in all three sub becb.
There is perfect blending Of expert clothes
judgment in Snellenburg Clothing---for instance
take our overcoats.
We are showing for the young men a
splendid array Of military effects, such as
&c trenchers," belted backs, pleated backs---each
coat just brimming over with style and snap
but at the same time within the bounds of good
dressing---that is, not too extreme.
The fabrics are exceedingly fine, too---em.
bracing many English, Scotch, Irish and Ament
can weaves in all the modish colorings.
At the factory (which, by the way, is our
OWN only expert clothing workers are EN-.
ployed, therefore you may rest assured that the
tailoring is the best---absolutely.
This feature Of operating our own factory
also does away with the "middleman," the
clothing coming direct to you This saves
least - per cent. as much al
|33 3 per cent. for you.
Below is the range of our Overcoat prices but come in
regardless of whether you buy or not-and allow us
pleasure of showing you just the style you have been look
ing for.
Newark post., 1917-11-21
We Make Sure of Your Satisfaction

THAT'S the important thing when you buy; satisfaction;
YOU can't get than that We make sure you'll
get it here by quality STYLE service money cheerfuy re-
funded
Newark post., 1917-11-21
HARLAND DIXON
Comedian

with Charles Dillinghams stu
pendous production of Chin
Chin"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
HOW WE GOT THE
CHRISTMAS TREE

4 PRETTY legend about the origin
N of the Christmas tree tells us
that in the beginning of the
ninth century a certain st. Winfried
went to preach Christianity TO the peo-
pie of Scandinavia and northern Ger
many, One Christmas eve these peo-
pie were gathered round huge oak
to offer human sacrifice, according
to the druid priests, but st. Winfried
hewed down the great tree, and as it
fell there appeared in its place a tall
young fir. When st. Winfried saw it
he cried TO the people that here was
come new tree, unstained by blood,
which in pointing to the sky showed
them what they were to worship.
sit is the Christ Child,s he said.
Garry it to the castle as your chief,
and in the future, instead of the bloody
rites of the druids, your worship shall
be in your own homes, with ceremo-
MES that speak the message of peace
and good will to all"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Counsel for the People-Your hon
or
How dare you interrupt the court :"
demanded the judge, when he is fig
uring out Christmas presents for his
grandchildren"
This is tantamount to a statement
that the court is prejudiced in favor of
the defendant" declared the counsel
for the people.
''By the way, judge" remarked Santa
Claus, II had a letter from your daugh-
ter's little boy. He wants a drum, an
engine that runs by itself, a real sword,
a bucket of candy, a soldiers hat, a
gun that shoots lead bullets, a dog, a
rabbit, sled, a wagon, a."
The Court-Silence in the courtroom
Mr.. Good Will move that this case
be dismissed since the court shows bias
against my clients stock in trade.
''Motion ignored" shouted the Judge
BE a sport, Judge don't be a spug -
pleaded Mr.. S. Claus. christmas busi-
ness has never been so bad for me as
this year."
Counsel for the PeopIe-Gentlemen
of the jury, you see before you the head
of trust that puts all other trusts to
shame. He holds the monopoly of rein
deer transportation; he controls enough
money TO cause financial depression in
every family and business regularly
once q year after Christmas; he causes
more false statements to be made than
any other person; he has long since
driven the chimney sweeps out of bust
ness; in fact, his colossal combination
has caused the public to forget tempo
rarily the beef trust, the-why, your
honor, where's the jury?
They have left" replied the judge,
''to do their Christmas shopping early
before the stores close. The case is dis
missed. and I'm of to buy some more
presents and help decorate the tree !"
Merry Christmas, judge!" shouted
Santa Claus.-New York Evening Sun.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
A Christmas Verse.

THRTsTMAs is in the laundering
street and In the country
lane,
The heart of Christmas beats once more
on mountain, hill and plain.
Wherever Iove's lohite morning shines
the ancient spirit iodkeS.
And orer all the aoedry t1orld the gold
en- lconder breaks.
Within icidoto's lonely heart I Sdio
its glory fame
Upon a young chiId'S laughing lips its
JubiIdte came,
And one tCho had been blind tcith grief
looked up and saIo the light
AZ one looks up tUheH the calm moon
sails doom the veIUet night.
For Christmas. like the moonlight.
spread her rapture eUerylohere;
she icds like hedpen overhead, like the
clean crystal air.
We drank her spirit and her heart, zoe
bredthed her Uery soul,
For up and dotcn the iUorId she toent,
from pole to distant poIel
Cherries HansoH ToiCne iH Neio York
World.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Jest Fore Christmas.

EATHER calls me William, sister
calls me Win,
Mother calls me Willie, but the
fellers call me Bill!
Mighty glad amt a girE-ruther be a
bog
without them sdshes, curEs an things
that's toorn By Fduntleroyi
Lore to cha1onk green apples an 90
Stoimmin' in the lake;
Hate to take the caster lie they give
for belly achel
Most all the time, the tChoIe year
round, there amt no flies on me,
But jest fore Christmas Tn as good
as kin be!
Got yeller dog named Sport, sic him
on the cat;
First thing she knot0s she doesn't knolD
aohere she is at;
Got clipper sled, an t1hen US kids
goes out to slide
Long comes the grocery cart an ne
all hook a ride!
But sometimes tohen the grocery man
is tCoTfied an cross
He reaches at US nth his toHip an
Idrfups up his boss,
An then lcstf an hoIEer, "0h, ye aereT
teched me!'
But jest fore Christmas I'm as good
as I Kin be.
Gran'nG says she hopes that q1hen
git to be man
IN be misstonarer like her oIde
brother, Dan,
As loas ct up by the cannibGls tina
Tires in Ceylon's isle,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Christmas In Little Eyes.

THRISTKAS is speaking in little
u eyes
Under this speH of the autumn
skies;
Secrets are gloicing in hearts that
knoto,
an that it means s0hen our secrets
0Ioto.
Hearts are beating in tune to the chime
OF the spIendor and spirit of Christmas
time
And so in the lane and so in the street
Christmas is speaking in child eyes
street..
All Of its mystery comes as Of old,
All of its tinSel Of silver and gold,
An of its magic ana mdrUel of light,
All OF its 1caiting the long coming night,
When oUer the houSetopS Nth jingles
Of cheer
Old Santa leiEl come Nth his sleigh
and his deer,
His jolly cheeks gloloing, his merry
eyes set
In that laughter Of lore ice can neUer
forget.
Christmas is speaking on cheeks that
are red,
Wimdot0s bIoomed yesterday bright
Nth a sled,
A tool boz, a lantern, a train ana q
book
Christmas is speaking IN each childish
look,
Telling its story all orer again,
For the cheer and the glory and CON-
fort Of men,
For the ssCeetening and lifting and
helping of life
Dozen through the dust of its struggle
aud strife.
-FoIger McKiasey IN Baltimore sun.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Father Georges
Happiest Christmas

ME most memorable Christmas
Il day in the history of our coun-
try was that on which George
Washington crossed the Delaware in
a boat, followed by his small but reso-
lutte army, and captured the British
and Hessians at Trenton in 1870, an
important turning point in the early
period of the struggle, says the Phil
ad5iphia Press. 1t was important in
the fact that the hearts of the colonists
had been crushed at their vain efforts
to stem the tide of British aggression,
and it was a fine Christmas gift to
the nation when Washington not only
checked their advance, but turned
their jollification in Trenton into a
rout which he followed closely and
which was the first successful resist
ance for the American arms.
The nation had reason to be wild
with joy at the Christmas gift Wash
ington presented to them, for the
most ardent supporters of the cause
had about given up all hope, and it
was only the iron will of the illustri-
Gus commander in chief that prevent
ed the failure of the war for freedom.
This Christmas day victory gave the
nation thrill of hope and joy, for it
showed that the despised Continentals
were more than a match FOR the Ger
man mercenaries.
Washington always afterward af-
firmed that it was the happiest Christ
mas of his life.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

Where every prospecE plea8es an only
man Is EfIet
But gran'md she has neUer been to
see mild l0est sho10,
Nor read the life Of Daniel Boone or
else guess she'd knot1
That Buffalo Bill and colC6ogs Is good
enough for me
ETcep' jest fore Christmas, UheR I'm
good as kin be.
And then old Sport, he hangs around
so soIemn-liEe an still,
His eyes they Keep a'sayin' Whats
the matter, little Bill9"
The old cat Sneaks do1on on her perch
an ioonders 1Chdt's become
OF them tlco enemies of hern that used
to make things hum.
But am so perHte an ten so earnest
~ to biz
That mother says to father, "Ho10 i'm
proved our Willie isr'
But father, haUin' been a boy HisseEt,
suspicious me
When, Jest fore Christmas, Tn as
good as kin be!
For Christmas, a1ith its lots an lots Of
candies, cakes an toys,
Was made, they say, for proper Kids
an not for naughty boys;
So 1Cdsh yer face an brush ger hair
and mind yer p's and as,
An don't bust out yer pdntGIoons, an
don't fDeGr out ger shoes;
Sag "YesSun1n to the ladies an "Yei
sur to the men,
An 1ohen they's company don't pas
ger plate for pie again;
But, thimEin' of the things yer'd like
| see upon that tree,
Jest fore Christmas be as good as ge
Kin be! Eugene Field.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14

NANTA CLAUS was on the witness
stand testifying in the famous
case of the people versus S. Claus.
''You are accused of having organ
lied a combination in restraint of trade
popularity known as Christmas" said
the chief counsel for the people.
"By blitzenl" said Mr.. Claus, shak-
ing with laughter in the proyerbial
way. 81 conduct perfectly legitimate
business, as millions of children will
testify tomorrow"
nAnd will not these same children
few minutes later bear witness to the
fact that the trust they placed in you
has been broken, considering your fail
ure to fulfill their unrestrained de-
sires?n
"Your honor" interrupted Mr.. Good
Win, lawyer for S. Claus, Il propose
that this case be struck from the calen-
dar before twelve o'clock tonight since
counsel for the people admits that the
trust has been busted
Counsel for the People-Ahl Then
Mr.. Claus admits that there has been
an Illegal combination in restraint of
trade?
Mr.. CIaus-No, stree! The moneyed
interests-in other words, the parents
are guilty of restraining my trade.
Were it not for them l would crafty
every wish of every child. Every toy
factory in the world would be COM
PEELED to run all the year round. And
yet here 1 sit, charged with the crime
of those who are too weak TO take the
burden of responsibility on their own
shoulders.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
MAKING MERRY
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

a N interesting method Of making
IN Christmas gifts is described in
the Woman's Home Companion.
The writer says:
Last year, just before Christmas,
one Of my sisters said to me, I want
to give mother some silk for a waist
this year, but 1 don't know whether
she would rather have black or laven-
der, and it spoils all the fun asking
"As you see, we were a family who
gave one another practical presents.
She and l talked it over, and we hit
upon the cleverest plan. Instead Of
having our gifts before breakfast in
the library, as usual on Christmas
morning, we had a little tree about
two feet high on the table, hung and
piled about with tiny packages. Moth
er's waist was cut from a fashion
magazine and, with three one-dollar
bills, wrapped in a small jewelry box.
Mary's umbrella was made from a
toothpick and dollar bill. Father
gave me tiny dolls muff in a pill
box with a ten dollar bill inside. and
he gave mother a bright colered rus
cut from magazine, just the size O.
a ten dollar bill, which was pastet
i lightly to the back.
1.-THE whole thing was rolled on
! stick. 1t was great fun, and whe
the holiday rush was over we did oil
Christmas shopping, and none of ii
surprise had been taken away by asI
ing OF questions"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
YULETIDE FEASTS
I'm MANY LANDS
TIME Christmas dinner is a feast
everywhere, but, oh, how diff
ferentl

everywhere, but, oh, how diff
ferent!
Should you feast at a French table
you would be served a fowl Cooked
and garnished in the perfect way in
which the French do such thfngs) and
liver pudding rich with trufles and
seasoning.
In Spain you would begin your din
ner with soup of sweet almonds and
cream, followed by fish roasted before
the fire and basted with lemon, chop
ped garlic and oil.
Quite in contrast is the Russian
Christmas dinner, the features being
the national soup Ga mixture of beef
bouillon, boiled cabbage, sour cream
and the fermented juice of beet roots),
served at any time during the day, and
young pig.
Should you dine in Italy you would
find the principal dish was cells, one
being served to each guest rolled in
laurel leaf and the dinner being served
between eight and twelve in the eve
ming.
The regulation German Christmas
dinner consists of roast goose stuffed
with chestnuts, pork boiled with sauer-
kraut, beef with sour sauce, black pud-
dings, smoked goose, baked apples, etc
Swiss confectionery, cake, fruit and
nut buildings, Geneva fritters and q
paste made of fruits, spices, marina.
lade, eggs and kirsch are included in
the Christmas dinner in Switzerland
where the piece de resistance is roast
goose.-P Philadelphia Record.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-12-14
Santa Claus
To the Bar!

CANTA CLAUS was on the witness
y stand testifying in the famous
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-07-19
The Old Age Sign
Double Crossed

Don't let gray hair make you look years
older than you are, for 1t is now an easy
matter TO tint gray faded or bleached hair
ln harmless way. The new preparation,
brownatone," )" is proving so popular that
thousands OF people of refinement and many
leading hatr-dressers are now using this
wonderful product exclusively.
Brownatone" meets every demand and
Eulnlls every test required of it, and is so
simple TO use that no previous experience is
necessary. Comes ready for use-no mixing
and 1s entirely free from lead, sulphur,
silver, zinc, mercury, aniline, coa1-tar pro-
ducts or their derivatives. There is no
aHnger OF irritation or q poisoned scalp
when you use "Brownatone," because It Is
Guaranteed harmless,
Produces the most beautiful shades from
light golden to the deepest brown or black.
WIN not rub or wash of and cannot be
Selected. Most all leading druggists every
where now sell "BrownAtone" in two sizes,
SC and 500, and in two colors-one TO pro-
auce golden or medium brown, !" the other
dark brown or black.n
Get 25c bottle from your dealer today,
~ II you prefer, q sample bottle with ins
seresttng book will be mailed on receipt
y Zoe, to help pay postage and packing
charges, II sent to the manufacturers
The Kenton Pharmacal Co, 100 CoppiR
Bldg Covington, Ky.
Sold and guaranteed at all leading
drug and toilet counters.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-07-19
F. \. BERGMAN INSTALLDE
BY The CONGREGATIONAL.
Ceremony Takes Place at HoPe-ReV.
s. Hitchcock, New Rockford,
Made Moderator.

A congregational council met at
Hope Wednesday and ordained and
installed Rev. Frank H. Bergman as
pastor of the Congregational church
there.
The council met at 10 o'clock a. m,
and organized by the election OF Rev.
S. Hitchcock of New Rockford as
moderator, and Rev. L. A. Lippitt OF
Mayville as scribe.
The examination of the candidate
as to his religious experience and
theological views made it clear to
the council that Mr.. Bergman Is a
man with very unusual qualifications
for the work of the ministry. The
council voted unanimously and most
heartily to ordain and install him as
pastor at Hope. The installation ser
vices were held in the afternoon. The
sermon was by Rev. s. Hitchcock,
the ordaining prayer by Rev. E. z.
Keedy, of Cooperstown, the charge
to the pastor by DR.. e. H. Stickney,
the right hand of fellowship by Rev.
L. A. Lippitt, the charge to the peo-
pie by DR.. r. A. Beard. All the
churches invited to the council, with
the exception Of two, were repre-
sented by pastor and delegate, a
thing quite unusual at ecclesiastical
councils. The delegate from DR..
Boards church was A. A. Love.
The new pastor at Hope was grad
uated from the Chicago Theological
seminary last June, along with Rev.
George Stickney, son of Rev. DR..
Stickney, and it was through Rev.
George Stickney that the church at
Hope was able to secure Mr.. Berg
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-07-19
Society NeDS
Miss Emma Miller, Fargo, Bride
OF Andrew Lee, Darlington Man

with pink and white sweet peas and
white daisies, formed a pretty back
ground. Overhead, giving a bower
effect. were masses OF asparagus
ferns. and at either side OF the lat
tice were tall white baskets OF pink
gladiolii. The decorations through
out the house were largely in pink
and white, sweet peas predominant
ing, and quantities of asparagus
ferns were used very effectively.
Dainty refreshments carrying out
the pink and white color scheme were
served from the dining room. where
Misses Helen Blake, Mabel Eggen,
Ruth Love and Mildred Wheeler as
sisted.
The bridal couple left Wednesday
night for st. Paul, and will also visit
Chicago on their two weeks wedding
trip. At the conclusion of the latter
they will 20 to Darlington to reside.
Mr.. Lee owns a jewelry store in
Darlington, where both he and his
bride have many friends, Mrs. Lee
having been supervisor of music in
the Darlington schools for the past
four years She is popular with n
large circle Of Fargo and Moorhead
friends, having been born and reared
in Fargo. is a graduate of the Moor
head Normal school. and a member
of the Witches, one of the best
known sororities of that institution.
A number of pre-nuptial parties
have been given in her honor.
Guests present from out-Of-town
aside from Mr.. Woodward were Mrs.
B. o. Strachan. (nee Miss Ruth
Miller) and little daughter Jose
phine. Of Ely, Mimi; Mrs. Ross
Whitcomb, OF New Rockford; Miss
Eva Shea. of Wahpeton: Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Tracy, of Bismarck;
Miss Halle Walker, DR.. F. B. Peik,
John Dick and Edward Daily, all of
Darlington: and Mrs. Tillotson, of
Spokane Wash