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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Word has been received by Mrs.
Sue hurry, of Frankfort, H., that
Mr.. Carl M. hurry, formerly of Beav-
er Dam, but later of West Frankfort,
ILL.,, who sailed for France April, Sth,
had arrived safely overseas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. George M. Maddox, Rock
port soldier. who is stationed at
Camp Pike, Ark, is at home ON
furlough.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. William H. Seibert, formerly
of Hartford but now one of Uncle
Sans boys, was here visiting last
week. Mr.. Seibert has recently
graduated from the Third Officers
Training Camp at Leon Springs,
Texas, and was made eligible for a
commission.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Messrs Joe Barrett and Con Mid
kiff, of New Baymus, Oscar Mcdaniel
and Roy Crawford, of Horse Branch,
and Elijah Hoover, of Olaton, were
in Hartford Friday
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mrs. /. s. Mason was in Hartford
Thursday. Mrs. Mason has just
closed a successful school at Taylor
Mines.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mrs. Walker, of Pattiesville, moth
er of Rev. Russell Walker, of Hart
ford, is here visiting her sons family
while he is at the convention.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mrs. w. w. Hooker, Mr.. Chester
Stewart, and little son, William Car
lus, all of Centertown, were callers
at the Herald Office Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Some Sale! For the rest of the
season 1 will sell my E. B. Thomp-
son Eggs for half price-$1.O0 for
Is. j. c. ILER.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. John T. Moore, of Louisville,
called at the Herald Office Saturday
and renewed for The Herald. He
reports everything moving nicely in
the Kentucky Metropolis.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. Owen Hunter, County Chair
man of teh War Savings Fund, at
tended meeting of County Chair
men in Lexington last week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Wanted Middle-aged woman to
superintend small hotel. Must work
for part of profits.
Address DR.. l.. b. BEAN,
19-tf Hartford Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. Austin Tucker, of Barnett's
Creek neighborhood. was in Hartford
Saturday, on business. He reports
excellent crop conditions.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15
MALE HELP WANTED

enced mine bookkeePer at Render
Ohio County, Kentucky. State OK.
perience, references and salary ex-
pected.
RENDER COAL COMPANY,
81 West Chestnut St,
1918 Louisville, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. A. j. Bell, formerly a drug
gist of Hartford, visited Mr.. j. H..
Williams, a few days last week, while
en- route to Kansas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

DIR. and Mrs. Godsey, Robt. Tay-
lor, Miss Essie Lynch, Miss Eula
Woosley, all of Narrows, motored to
Hartford Thursday in DR.. Godsey's
new car.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. Clarence Bartlett, of East
view, suffered painful accident
Monday, when he was struck in the
eve by a hoe handle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. H. C. Dever, of Dundee, was a
caller Friday. Mr.. Dever says that
crops in his section are doing fine,
especially wheat.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

DIR. Il. b. Pendleton went to Bat
tie Creek, Mich. Sunday to accom-
pany Mr.. Wayne Stevens, of near
town, who is suffering with diabetes.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

You that are going to be in need
of a Double Shovel Plow--Buy
Blouht's True Blue, none better, from
1s-2t ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. B. w. Hooker, of McHenry,
called at this Office Saturday. Mr..
Hooker says a great deal Of corn is
being planted in his community.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. c. Lee Warden, of Centertown
called at the Office Friday and or
dered the Herald sent to him for
four years.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. H. d. Edison, of Horse Branch,
called Thursday and subscribed.
Mr.. Edison says that farmers in his
vicinity are extremity busy.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Rev. Russell Walker is attending
the Southern Baptist Convention al
Hot Springs, Ark.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Come in and look through our
catalog and buy goods at wholesale
plus 5rer cent.
HERS Grocery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

DR.. N. Barnett, of Caneyville, Ky.
spent last weekend with his brother,
Mr.. A. M. Barnett, Hartford, Route g..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Bring me your junk and get your
Feed, Fertilizer, Seeds and Farm I'm
plements from
ID. l.. d. SANDEFUR,
cost Beaver Dam, Ky.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Hurry If you want some of E. b.
Thompson barred rock eggs at half
price $1.O0 for Is. ILER'S Grocery.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Eastman Kodaks and films, at j.
B. Tappan's. A'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. C. A. Monkey, of Fordsville, is
doing some surveying in the vicinity
of Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Rev. Albert Maddox, OF McHenry'
was a pleasant caller at the Herald
Office Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. Walter Creep went to Fords-
willie Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Springs, Ark. Bro. Shields says he
cannot do without The Herald, even
for a week.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. J. L. Porter, Hartford, Route
4, called and renewed his subscrip-
ton to Herald yesterday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. w. A. Morris, of West Hart
ford. called at this Office Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Whippoorwin Peas. Best quality,
Tennessee stock, $3.50 per bushel at
w. E. ELLIS & Bro.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. Cecil Barnard, of Route Q,
was caller at the Herald Office Mon
day.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

We are now selling Ash. paper
bags for sacking country hams.
14-tf w. T.. Ellis q pros'
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Planters hoes, Garden hoes, Rakes
Forks and Spades can be had from
,a-2t ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. ]. G. Patterson, OF Falis-oi
Rough, was in Hartford Saturday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Rev. Birch Shields, of Beaver Dam
called at the Herald Office Saturday,
and ordered The Herald sent to
him while at the convention at Hot
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Buy your Telephone fixtures and
get new line batteries just from the
factory.
1927 ACTON BROS.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. r. o. Neel, of Fordsville, is
seriously i'll with erysipelas.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. L. B. Tichenor, of Route 5,
called at the Herald Office Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Miss Bette Renfrow, Of Cedar
Grove, was in Hartford Monday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Beaver Dam, r. d. Lauterwasser,
Hartford.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mrs. Dave King, of Philpot, called
at the Herald Office Thursday.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Plenty of papers at the Herald
office. 5 cents per bundle.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Co, here. Mr.. Marvin Bean having
resigned.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

FOR SALE A good mare, Q yrs.
old, a filly yrs. old. so acres of
land of wood and coal, $50 bu. of
corn.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Mr.. William G. Pfleiderer, a
Louisville druggist has accepted a
position with the Ohio County Drug
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15
400 Q O O Q Q Q o Q Q O o o
n LOCAL NEWS AND
PERSONAL POINTS Q
oooooooo o O o Q o o o 90

"There's q Photographer" IN
Hartford. sCHI'e ''
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

Goat
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

w. B. CHINN,
Beaver Dam X. 1.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

18-4t
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1918-05-15

cost
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
SEED CORN.

Diamond Joe White, heaviest
yielder. best drought resister of
all varieties. This corn was
planted April 9Th, and has been
tested by Missouri and Kansas
Agricultural Colleges. In a test
from 1000 grains from 200 ears
every grain terminated. All
private tests have been the
same. The Kansas test was 1870.
Statements sent me from Col
umbia, of tests of corn from
other sources, gave one at S5 %
another at 1870 and one as low
as 4O%, and these people
thought they had fine seed corn.
$3.50 per busheI
F. L. SHELBY,
Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

The Best american Greed"
| believe in the United States
of America as a government
of the people, by the people,
for the people; whose Just
powers are derived from the
consent of the governed a de-
mocracy in a republic a SOW
erign Nation of many sover-
ign states; a perfect union,
one and inseparable establish
ed upon those principles of
freedom, equality, justice and
humanity for which Ameri-
can patriots sacrificed their
lives and fortunes.
| therefore believe it is my
duty to my country to love it
to support its constitution, to
obey its laws, to respect its
flag and to defend it against
all enemies.
William Tyler Page.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

Mrs. Lawrence Galloway ant
son, Lawrence. Jr., of Christobal
Panama, arrived Friday even
ing for a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Trail, Sr
Mrs. R. L. Chamblin of Hig.
ginsville, and son, Lee, who is
stationed at Camp Doniphan
spent Friday with Mr.. and Mrs
R. A. Chamblin.
Mrs. A. M. Bunting and chill.
dren of Lincoln, Nebraska, and
Miss Margaret Vim arrived
Friday evening for a visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
F. VIM.
Miss Emma Thee went to Hig-
ginsyille Friday evening for a
visit.
Miss Unice Mason of Central
College, went to Versailles, Fri
day evening to spend Easter.
Everybody take a look at the
display of canned and dried veg
etables in Traders Bank window.
Now is the time to get busy in
the garden.
Mrs. ]. c. Lyons returned Fri
day to her home in Kansas
after a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John /. Ash
urst.
Mrs. c. Chick went to Kansas
City Friday for a visit.
Mrs. W. B. Sweet left Friday
morning for her home in Cordell.
ia, after a visit with DR.. and
Mrs. 2. M. Williams.
Mrs. Hattie Connors went to
Kansas City Friday to spend
he day.
Miss Virginia Harris return
ID Friday to her home in Kan
vas City, after a visit with Miss
Greiser.
Mrs. Leonard Goodloe spent
Sunday in Wellington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
AMERICA WILL SETTLE
PRESENT WORLDS WAR
Liberty Loan sond IN
Hands Is Most Effective
Weapon.

Before the United States sn,ar.a
the war the conflict nay hava hseo
one Q Europeans to settle, with Tho
future Of the world depending mon
the results. But since Americ. A.
elared war It has become d~lstinc,,,
cur war,
II no longer is Engiand.s var
Frances war, but Americas war-,he
wal Of al the nations associated TO a..
feat German autocracy which sest.
to dominate and enslage he world
The best waylto support the war a.
to buy a Liberty Bond while ~ H.,
boys are at the front lighting for you
and Tor your home and Tor eyerythinr
sacred
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
TORlA

Miss Pearl Hicklin went to
Kansas City Saturday for a few
days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thatcb
returned Saturday to their home
IN Oklahoma, after a visit with
Mrs. 6. D. Thatch.
DR.. H A. Kappleman went to
New Haven Friday evening for
"a few days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
NOTICE TO PAINTEps

Sealed bids will be receive
office Of the County Clerk n i
of Lexington, Mo-, until - ue
noon oe@
MONDAY, APRIL /. 1s,.
fbr painting the Court Ho,..
Dome and the Office Buildias.
Court House from rock soundas.. 7
excepting the dials and hands y
clock; the Office Building fro~
ground up. Same to be paintaa I
two coats Of white lead IN boils.
seed oil and to be trimmed Il q
ever color is designated by the ~
This also includes two coats Of Nv
al paint on the roof of each said sns
ings. The County to furnish ~
and paint for said work. Pai,t...
do pointing wherever NECESSARY
The court reserves the right !.
ject any and all bids.
Done by order of the Laf.,.
County Court this 9th day of NV
1918. ~'a
GEO w pATpc
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

Eugene Eagan of Columbia.
arrived Friday evening for a
visit with home folks.
Remember that the new time
goes into effect tonight.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
E REGULATIONS
FOR USE OF H z

JAOli VI WllCdb " Wdl4lJdlH lUc
war bread from now until tn
next harvest-and this is a mi
itary necessity--the people o
). this country must cut down thei
n use Of wheat by one-half. T.
effect this saving, the Food AID
: ministration is dependent upol
the voluntary assistance of tn,
American people and asks tina
the following rules be put int
effect at once.
First; Householders should MOI
exceed g total Of one and one
half pounds a week of wheat pro.
ducts a person. This means not
more than one and th~ree-fourths
pounds Of Victory bread contain
ing the required percentage Of
substitutes, and about one-half
pound Of cooking flour, macaro-
nj, crackers, pastry, pies, cakes,
wheat breakfast cereals all com
bined.
Second: Public eating places
and clubs should observe two
wheatless days a week, Monday
and Wednesday, as at present.
In addition, they should not
serve to any one guest at any
one meal an aggregate of bread
%stuffs, macaroni, crackers, pas
try, pies, cakes or wheat break
fast cereals containing a total of
more than two ounces of wheat
-four for each ninety meals serv-
led, thus conforming to the linn
ltations required of the house
hould.
Third: Retailers shall sell not
more than one-eighth of a bar
rel Of wheat flour to any town
customer at any one time and
not more than one-quarter of a
barrel to any country consumer
at any one time, and in no case
to sell wheat products without
the sale Of an equal weight of
other cereals.
Fourth: Bakers and grocers
are asked to reduce the volume
Oh Victory bread sold by deliver
ing the three-quarter pound loaf
where the pound loaf was soldf
before, and corresponding bro
portion in other weights. Ba-
hers also are asked not to in
crease the amount of their wheat
flour purchases beyond a seven
W per cent Of the average
monthly amount purchased in
ne four months prior to March
Fifth: Manufacturers using :
Wheat products for non-food
should cease such use F.,
Entirely. a
Sixth; There is no limit upon
use of other cereals. -four !
md meals, corn, barley, buck
Vheat, potato flour, etc. MANY I
thousand families throughout
ne land are now using no wheat :
whatever except .
cry small amount for COOKING {
and are doing so in per !
ect health and satisfaction i
There is no reason why all tbe :
american people who are able ,
o cook IN their own households {
'annot subsist perfectly we'll ;
With the use of less wheat nro- .
iucts than one and one-balf c
pounds a week and the well-to- I
% households in the country are I
specially asked to follow this +
additional program in order that =
ne necessary marginal supplies :
or those parts of the communi- b
y less able to adopt themselves .
0 SO large a proportion Of snb. ,
tltutes may be provided. +
Eugene Eagan of Columbio
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

Mrs. W. E. Bard II sedar,
arrived Saturday to atteni
the funeral Of her aunt. M
Anna E. Gilkeson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

We are authorized to announce
JULIUS VOGT
as a candidate for Presiding Judge Of
the County Court, subject to the ac.
tlon OF the Democratic party at the
primary, August g., 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
We are authorized 10 onrorn.

we are authorized to announce
GEO. Il. PROCK
as a candidate for the office of Judge
OF the Western District, subject 70
tne action Of the Democratic party
at the primary, August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
we are authorized to
w II TITTT

as a candidate for denomination for
the office of Circuit Clerk. subject n
the action of the Democratic narty
at the primary, August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
We are authorized to announce
POLK PHILLIPS

as a candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action of the Democrat
lc party at the primary, August s,
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
CONGRESSIONAL

We + authorized to announce
SAM O. MAJOR
as a candidate tor Representative in
Congress from the Seventh Congress
lonal District, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party at the pri-
mary, August 6, 1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

We are authorized to announce
NJ. 7. HARTMAN
as a candidate for County Collector.
subject to the action of the Democrat
e party at the primary, August 6.
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY
PAGETwO

We are authorized to announce
B. C. GORDON
as a candidate for County Collector.
subject to the action of the Democrat
lc party at the primary, August G,
1918.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

UEU ". BATES,
S-15-3t. '
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-04-05

S-15-st.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-12-21
In the Christmas
Handicap
Mere Man Describes How
Friend Wife Wins by
an Eyelash

HERE is no use In my going
home tonight" observed the
tall, sad man as he pushed
the dice box from him and
accepted the consolation cl-
gar which the tObacconist
vouchSafcd him.
There will be nothing do
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-12-21

out cake ~ maple sugar. bit on n
fragment ANA smncEcl his lips.
"Gcuuinc stun. ch?' he laughed
jovlally.
You're lucky lad, Ted spoke Mr..
Willis his voice trille husky. Then
he went into his private office and for
ten minutes sat idly in his swivel chair.
n dreamy, far away expression upon
his face.
81 can taste that maple sugar yet ="
he sighed finally. "Let me see. it's
two years since I've visited the old
home town. Tin ashamed Of II. for
we've run down to Nellle's folks only
twice since we were married. Maybe
she's longing for a sight OF the coun
try, too. Hcllow
He had picked up his mail and be
gan 10 rifle the slltted envelopes. The
first lines Of the letter he opened read ::
"My dear daughter Nellie: We are
so hopeful that you may give us u
Christmas visit this year. and yor
and Mr.. Willis would be so welcome =
why, this won't dol" ei culated
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-12-21

John Willis. replacing the letter that
had been carelessly opened by the OF
fice mail clerk. 'Dear old people-anC
Nelllel"
His heart suddenly smote him. Mel
lie never murnurcd nt the exactlons
OF business. Faithfully she accom-
panied him to social functions. and al
the time conception Of their hollow
superlicinlity had ended In n dream Of
the dear old lfc. where true hearts
and quiet. humble pleasures seemed tC
bcckon loneingly.
I'm going To take run down tC
the country to look after my old
home" John Willis told Nellie that
evening. The tenant hps left and !
want In SEQ what can be done with IL
lie returned two days later. "SaW
your folks. dear" h. said and Ncllic's
famlShcd soul greeted the tender wore
like a cooling drausht to ,hirstinl
spirit. Look here, Tuesday is Christ
mas eve Those snnwcad hills AZ
home have made me hungry for +
sleigh ride. BE ready Ia take rcgu
lar old-fashinurd frollc" And there
awokc In Nellie the most cXtravagunl
soul Of hope.
"Buudlc NJ good" directed her hus
band thu next evening. as double
team attached 10 roony cutter ar
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-12-21
St.Wm,Eyse.
I0nd

One story 0f the orig.
tree rs the Christmas u
pcopl. Of northern Eurol
n legend nf 81 Wnnifrc
Of the many thousands
pie nnd beautiful beliefs
tachod themselves to the
festival aud which general.
under ih" name of "Chrtstm
Il IS related that 81. Iii
Christian mlSsiona
down sacred"
the object of worsl
pasnus whom he y
aright. While he was Il Il
huge tree II was blasted l..
Whirlwiud. Close beside
young iir tree. which was II,
either hy the whrlwlnd or i
az the giant oak. Then st.
Is Reported To have spoken as
90 the paeauS:
This littlr tree, young
thr forest, shall be- your holy
night II Is the wood of pea
Your homes are built of H. II
sign of an endless life for its
;trr always green. See how II
toward heaven. Let this be- calle
tree Of he Christ child. Gather
IL; not ii the wild woods. but
homes; there 1t will shelter n,
Of blood, but loving gifts and
Kindness"
The fir tree, the common cvc....,
Of The northern regions. became th'
holy trcr of III" converted pngans, ant
in its honor or in memory Of tbs
thoughts 1, stood for they decorated Il
with liehts and gifts at Christmas.