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"Yeu Come Along With Me-"

just have got to come along and be
introduced"
And as Tom was nearly three times
a. big as Uncle Jos, he almost lifted
him bodily into the street car that
happened to be waiting. and away
they went.
1t was with some trepidation that
Mr.. Miggs followed his nephew into
the neat little fiat where Toms fiancee
lived. He did not feel at all sure OF
his welcome. He was only In his
business clothes. and he knew quite
well that his collar was none too fresh.
Well, II was Toms fault for dragging
him there. He would just say how
DO you do and then escape
TO his boarding house and-and-"
He found himself ensconced In nm
easy chair In the eozy parlor. There
vas nobody else about. but sounds
from the kitchen Indicated thar scH'e
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high and courtesied with the utmost
dignity, but could not altogether hide
my pleasure. fear he thought me
but foolish maid, vet when he kissed
my hand he asked me for a souvenir,
and gave in return for my faded rose
the ribbon from his sword hilt.
"Charles did pretend himself much
angered and thought to quarrel with
me; but takes two to make quarrel.
and would none Of 1t. VIII ever be
so happy again? Farewell my beau
tiful Christmas. Farewell! Farewell 7"
l read no further From out the
past message reached heart sick
with longing. heart that had filed
with happiness, that had given place
to surging, jealous rage. had left
the gay crowd. unheedful Of my lovers
explanation of that which needed nc
explanation. l myself had hung the
mlstletoe in place so that none should
miss so charming an opportunity
Why, then, should object to hasty
kiss given to another than myself.
Ashamed, quickly pinned cluster
of heartsease upon my breast: WI
had picked them together from under
the sheltering box hedge as the snow
began to fall. I had cast them asid,
as entered my room, but now the.
nestled in their rightful place over m,
heart. AS l left the room to go bacl
to the crowd below, and to the happi
ness that waited there for me, whls
pered to myself:
, flakes two to make quarrel, an
will none Of it."
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tended by everybody. old and young.
The ceremony Of rolling It into the
fireplace on Christmas eve was one
that was attended and enjoyed by
every member Of the family. If the
log burned steadily oil night on the
hearth, good luck was thought TO he
predicted for the year to come; II 1t
burned out, III luck was looked upon
as Inevitable.
Some people say that the Christ
mas tree Is connected In some way
with the ancient Egyptian custom Of
decorating houses with branches of the
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1919-12-12

that Josiah Miggs had been Christmas
shopping. Oh, no. He was Just on
mis- way from business.
He took another wistful peep at the
girl on the boarding opposite and re-
signed himself to seeing another load
ed car 60 by without stopping. The
fact Of the matter was that Jos Miggs
was about the loneliest little old man
in little old Manhattan, and silly as
1t may sound. he had adopted a girl
on a hoarding-an advertising girl
as his friend. Every day as he went to
and from the real estate office where
he worked he always glanced up at
the boarding as he passed, and the
girl always seemed to smile back at
him In a CHEEKY, encouraging manner
Tonight he did not feel that he could
think too much about the girl on the
boarding because, when one has only
very lonely Christmas to look for
ward to, thinking about impossibilities
only makes matters worse. So Jos
bumped his shoulders to the cold wind
that was blowing and waited for an
other car.
It was a sounding. thwack that fell
on his shoulders as he stood there, and
Jos had to gasp for breath before Look
ing around to see what had hit him.
When he did, however, all he could
see was a round, grinning face ever
so high up looking down into his. He
stared at It In perplexity moment.
then wheeling around exclaimed:
why. Toni"
The tall young man stood and
grinned while Jos looked him up and
down.
"When did you strike town, Tom?
haven't seen you since you were lit.
tie bit of feller."
1.-TWO months ago. Uncle Jos. got
Job with Billings & Kent, the hard.
ware people. I've been looking fol-
you. uncle"
swell. we'll, Tom. I'm glad to see
you. Suppose we go along and have
some dinner together, eh2 How would
that Dev
The big young man shook his head
"Sorry, uncle" he said. "but it cam
be done. rm-rm promised some
where else"
Mr.. Miggs gave him a sly, sidelon,
glance. $50 that's the way the vim
blows, eh?'
The young man Redeemed. ct
promised" he stammereG. Then
bright idea striking him, he graspe
his uncle by the arm.
But l tell you what, uncle. 20
come along with me-"
Uncle Jos shrank back in his ovel
coat. What, he butt in where he wa
not wanted? No, indeed. He dragge
his arm out Of Toms grasp. "NoI
sense. Tom." he said. But Tom bel
on.
Nov look here, uncle; you're til
only relative I have In this city. Yo
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from me. was happier for that little
moment with him, alone, and when he
left l gave my thoughts to Christmas
finery. feared indeed 'twould not be
here In time, but 1t came two days
before the dance. l would not for all
the world miss the Calverts' dance.
January I'd: am tired, tired.
tired; but, oh! what pleasure to re-
member! Every day. every hour. filled
with Joy. fear me l showed too
much my happiness, for cousin Elinor
Carol reprimanded me and told papa
my spirits should be kept in check.
Papa only laughed and pinched my
cheek. Cross old thing! She looks as
II she never had been young.
"Such lovely things as papa gave
me for the Christmas ball, besides my
pink brocade that will stand alone.
Charles told me was charming when
he saw me In 1t, but truly it was my
beautiful gown. felt shy and un.
comfortable with his miniature resting
upon my neck for all to see, and
thought to die of shame at the free
spoken words. Why must such things
be, that maids must blush and hans
their heads for that so near theil
hearts? knew not where to hide my
blushing face and sad confusion. Blu
twas magnificent ban and all tn,
world was there.
'1rhe young people danced an,
danced, but the measure Of my han
piness was bubbling over when Colone
Washington did me the honor to dane
| a minuat with mo hnld NV hon,
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date palm at the time Of the winter
solstice.
The Greeks call Christmas the
Feast Of Lights" and that makes us
think of the custom o. putting lights
on the Christmas tree. Ages and ages
ago famous minstrel named Wolfram
sang of a custom OF his day of going
to the thresholds OF houses with green
branches ornamented with candles TO
welcome guests whom his people were
eager TO honor. Perhaps the Ch-s-.-
mas tree Is tust a bigger growth Of
this beautiful custom.
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tukeN ny you dS III
affront. He did the
same thOughtless
thing with all Of
us. And you ran
away before we
could give out the
presents. Here Is
yours, a trifing
gift, but I hope 1t
will please you, be-
cause I made It
myself"
Willis parted the
tissue paper to
disclose q pair of
knit house slippers.
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The Yule Log

In former times Englishmen had no
love for Christmas trees. Their
houses were heated by means OF great
open fireplaccs, and the bringing home
Of their substitute, the Yule log. was
one of tl.e great festive occasions Of
the year.
Every member Of the family assisted
IN the hewing Of It In the forest, and
b was amid the greatest ceremony
nat It was carried to the house At
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to his room, but 1t was Of no avail.
There was vast chattering and Jol-
lily as after breakfast next morning
there was an adjournment to the sit
ting room. The master Of cere-
monies, Bascom's eyes twinkled AZ
one after another the stockings were
apportioned, for he was practical
Joker. Willis noted that his stocking
was bullying and heavy. He peer
ed within 1t, then showed lump Of
coal and a raw potato.
Somehow his heart was chih>d.
Trivial as was the incident, 1t came
like direct blow In the face. Was
the erratic donation a slurrlng re-
minder Of his poverty All at once
the barrenness of his lonely life over
came him in full force. He went up
to his room gloomily.
A servant knocked at the door and
handed him a letter. Mechanically he
opened 1t and then sprang to his feet,
white to the lips and quivering all
over. He stood like one In maze.
| There was q second timid summons
at the door. Willis opened 1t to face
Miss Deane, parcel in her hand.
"Will you please step into the hall.
she fluttered, and he thought how
lovely she looked in her fresh, dainty
morning dress.
"Mr. Willis, I hope the practical
Jokes Of Mr.. Bascom have not beer
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As Christmas approached. however,
the faded. but faithful old eyes
frightened, for. though poor and
humble. her little coterie were gen.
erOus souls and . special purse was
her reward when the Christmas tree
gave up Its treasure.
Miss Myrtle Deane had occupied the
best room In the house for over three
years. She lived on an annuity Of
limited volume. and although twenty
eight. retained much Of the freshness
and charm of girlhood.
Reuben Willis, thirty. and a bache-
lor, silent. retiring man, filed
subordinate position In a bank. and.
1t was said, came Of q once wealthy
family and his actions showed his
good breeding.
ITS bound to be q match" proph-
esied Mrs. Mayhem, q widow board
| er.
IF they only weren't too poor to
think Of It," suggested Mr.. Bascom,
who was coarse and practical.
Everybody in the boarding house
took part in the preparations for and
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the celebration or
Christmas. The
tree was trimmed
and the packages
Of mutual presents
piled about its
base. Then Bas-
com started a Wig
orOus propaganda
In favor of each
rson hanging
their stocking In
front of the fire.
place. Miss Deane
grew rosy at the
suggestion and VIII
lis tried to escape
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He street cars were
crowded and the little
man standing on the
sidewalk hitched the
collar Of his coat a bit
higher and allowed the
women and children,
with arms laden with
parcels, to ia N b e r
aboard ahead of MIN.
It was Christmas eve,
and the holiday spirit
WaQ all ohopt him Mo-
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I was Christmas eve and
"Weston" was alive with
gayety. From every win
dow In the old brick house
the mellow light Of innumer-
able candles glimmered out
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Uncle
.jOSiah'S
Christmas
By GRAHAM LINGFIEID

Copyright, lslA Mcclure Nswspapsr syn
djeatAl
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OVERLY and pathos.
genttlity and blighted
hopes. aspirations and
hidden emotions = Ill
these played a part In
the dull experience Of
the odd ten people who
had lived year In and
year out at Mrs.
r h oda MarkhaL,'s
city boarding house.
Its proprietress was
q good-hearted woman.
but the constant grind
had worn her ont.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Vacant and completely renovated.
PETER street between Third and
Fourth streets, tnree-story brick, all
improvements. $500 down, balance in
monthly payments.
Reilly street. between Sixth and
seventh. All improvements. $500
Gown, balance as rent.
Derry street. between. 21st and 22d
streets, three-story bricks, electric
light and steam heat S50O down. bal
ance at rent
Logan Street. 1900 block. S25OO
and $4,000. $l00 down, S25 month.
Reel street. above Seneca, three
story brick. drive alley in the rear.
all improvements, $500 down. balance
as rent
224 $. 18th St. two-story brick. all
improvements, $500 down, S25 per
month.
1880 Naudain Street. three-s story
brick. all improvements. $500 down
S25 per month.
LOUIS &. COHEN,
sos Bergner Building.
Bell 626. Dial 6226
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
POSSESSION SOON

2907 Derry St. SIS. blk, S r. and h..
gas. elec., range. steam heat. Plot
lSNl0O, rear driveway. front and rear
porches. Built in pairs. Around $45Uu
Cloverly Heights. n. w. cor, South
18th and Sycamore. beautiful large
home with everything in way of inn
nroNements. L. and b., garage room.
large porch surrounds.
S12 $. 18th. nice rs. >b.. r. and b..
gas, cleo, comb. range, steam heat
etc. Garage, front porch. $4,000.
BACKENSTOSS REALTY CO,
(Hbg. Real Estate Bureau),
33l Market street
Both phones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
BUSINESS PERSONALS
COOPERATION

NO-OI EI\A lO4N
"Thc First Principle of
Success"
The following Representative
Concerns have taken part in the
Cooperative Campaign conducted
under the auspices of the labor
movement. They wish to be
classed as friendly to the cause
and We ask for them your CO.
operation and Reciprocation.
Continue To Buy War Savings
Stamps"
"Bolshevism Is Not For The
u. S. A"
BANKS
Commercial Trust Company of
Harrisburg, 1924 n. Third.
Steelton Trust Company. Steel
ton, Pa.
The Peoples Bank, Steelton. Pa.
BAKERIES
West Shore Bakery, L. NJ. Bricker.
Treas. * Mgr.
GunZenhauser Bakery.
Harrisburg Baking Company.
Schmidts Bakery.
BOTTLERS
Harrisburg Coca-Cola Bottling
Works.
BUSINESS COLLEGE
School of Commerce and Harris
burg Business College. 15 ).
Market Square.
CLOTHIERS
Doutrichs 30f Market Street.
CLEANERS AND DYERS
l.. Eggert, I243 Market Street
hL,pA DFrAII,Nu' srTnpt-G
Steelton Store Company, Limited,
Steelton, Pa.
ENGINEERS AND
CONSTRUCTORS
Central Construction Corpora
ton.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Fackler's, 1872 Derry.
Hoover & Son. l4l3 y. Second ST.
FURNITURE
Fackler's. 1872 Derry.
Hoover Furniture Co.. l4I3 n.
Second.
GROCERIES WHOLESALE
The Whitman Schwarz Corp'n.
Evans BURNETT Company.
GROCERIES RETAIL
PoIleck's Cash and Carry stores.
HARDWARE WHOLESALE
Henry Gilbert a Son.
JEWELLERS
IL. c. Claster. 302 Market N.
3:d St.
KNITTING MILLS
Moorhead Knitting Co., Inc.
New Idea Hosiery Co., Inc. -,
I.AUNDkIEiS
Sanitary Family Washing Co.
City star Laundry. -.
LUMBER
Harrisburg Lumber Co. 18th and
Naudain.
Jno. d. Bogar e Son. Steelton. Pa.
MILK DEALERS
Penna. Milk Products Co.
MANUFACTURERS
Harrisburg Shoe Mfg. Co.
Harrisburg Mfg. g. Boiler Co.
Central Iron * steel Co.
Harrisburg Silk Mill.
Harrisburg Pipe & Pipe Bending
Co.
Devine and Yungel shoe Mfg. Co
Jennings Mfg. Co.
Blough Mfg. Co.
The ~ 5. kleider Co. Middle-
town. Pa.
ROOFING AND PAINTS
Worden Paint & Roofing Co.
STEEL BUILDING MATERIALS
c. Frank Glass. 18th e. Mulberry
SHOES. RETAIL
walk-Over Boot Shop. 22s
Market
RESTAURANTS
Manhattan Restaurant Notary
* Coz, 317 Market
Continue To Buy War Saving
Stamps"
"Bolshevism is Not For The
u. $. A."
MERCHANTS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18

For Sale-Northeast corner of Bow
man ave and Logan St. Camp Hill
room single frame dwelling all
modern improvements. lot 140X2SO
extending to Locust street on rear.
large stable and chicken house.
For Sale-Double frame dwelling
ON Myers ave-, Camp Hill, rooms ana
attic each, cemented cellars, porchcs,
lot 40N150.
For Sale--On Long street, Camp
Hill, 2-storN frame bungalow, I rooms
and bath. all improvements, lot 10X
2l1. elegant condition. Price $4,000
For sale-52O y. 18th ST.. single
brick dwelling. S rooms, bath and re-
ception hall, hardwood floors, corner
property, elegant condition.
For Sale-Hummel ave, Lemoyne.
Is-story frame dwelling, Z rooms.
bath and pantry. furnace heat Well
located.
For Sale-10-acre truck farm locat-
ed one mile from Progress, Dauphin
county, good buildings, variety of
fruit, first class location.
BRINTON-P PACKER CO. Agents.
Second and Walnut Streets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
BUSINESS PERSONALS

If IT'S painting. exterior or intar-
1or or paperhanging, let me quote yu,I
price. Quality and service is INV
motto. prices consistent with the
2l$u Susquehanna st. Bell phone
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
HELP wANTED-FEMAI.E

WANTED-SiN bright and steady
girls between ages of 16 and 20. We
VIII teach YOU an excellent trade and
pay you $40 per week while learning.
/ kraus & Co, Inc. S23 5. Cameron st.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18

WANTED-Girl to do waitress
work, three meals a day; uniform fur
nished: no work Sunday. Apply I'll
Walnut st.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-18
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
"lF IT'S REAL ESTATE.
SEE SANDERLlN"

'lF IT'S REAL ESTATE.
SEE SANDERLIN"
BRAND NEW AMI VACANT
NO DOWN MoNSEY-sAME AS
l,TH e PAXTON STS.-Seven
rooms and bath, hardwood floors,
steam, heat, Gas. and electricity;
q real modern home; front and
driveway in rear.
rpo>A;r GooD INVESTMENT
brick eight rooms and bath. all
improvements; the very best OF
location for an apartment house;
can be bought rfsht and convert
ed INTO SIX apartments at \
small cost
BRAND NEW AND VACANT
DERRY ST, 24O0 BLOCk-Two-
story brick, six rooms and bath.
hardwood floors. steam heat, gas
and electricity; ceTnented cellar;
front and rear porches and bal
cony' possession in few days.
18TH ST, N. 6S - VACANT; s.
story. eight rooms and bath. new
ly Painted and papered. gas and
electricity all improvements,
house in first-class condition.;
possession at once.
JEFFERSON ST. 2130-3- story
brick, eight rooms and bath, all
modern improvements; in good
condition, driveway in rear.
smal! amount down, balance same
as lent.
CAMP HILL-2 y STORY bungalow.
nine rooms and bath; very beau
ttiul home; nice big front porcn
ana lawn, gas and electric lights,
steam heat; everything that goes
10 make up a modern nome. rISht
price to quick buyer.
u. ASA SANDERLlN,
ROOM !, SECURITY TRUST
BUILDING
SO NORTH THIRD ST.
BELL 1890. DIAL 357S.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30
WOMEN POLICE MAKE GOOD
Abundant Testimony as to Splendid
Work They Have Done in Eng
land Since War Started.

Flow England's women police have
developed into a real force for the
maintenance Of order and public NOR
atty has appeared in the report of
Miss Goldingham, deputy comman-
dant Of the women police service, at a
meeting in Richmond, where the es-
Enlistment Of such force was under
discussion.
She said that these forces had been
formed from voluntary workers early
In the war, as means of helping
refugees and young English girls and
boys who were sin need of aid or ad-
vice. In three and half years 1000
women have been trained for the
work and have found appointments.
At present women are policing 20
munition factories. where they per
form; all the duties, practically, that
could be expected Of masculine police.
The women's police service has also
supplied police for 19 towns, in four
of which women have been sworn In
as constables.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30
,E |l$E@s5Afs
TMXAQ @% '5&@@

Jensen, exemplified the work in an eff:
fective manner. Following the bust
ness. meeting, the menu committee
served delicious twocourse supper.
The order Of the Eastern Star of
this city will hold special meeting
Saturday evening. May Sd, at which
time the worthy grand matron of 10.
wa, will be present Several othe:
Grand officers are expected and a very
interesting and enjoyable meeting is
planned. A fine musical program is
being prepared and the ladies of the
Woman's committee Of the Liberty
loan will give their playlet entitled,
Lest We Forget" A social meeting
will be held at the close of the pro-
gram and all members are urged to
attend.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30

Mrs. J. Phil Jones was hostess to
the II. H. Club Friday afternoon at her
home in east Denison. The time was
spent in sewing for the hostess. After
short business meeting, delicious
supper was served, the Misses Erma
Lehfeldt and Elsie Cavett assisting.
The Woodman Circle had most
interesting session at their meeting
last night with about fifty members
present. Very interesting convention
reports were given by the three dele
gates in attendance, and Miss Carrie
Kirchoff was initiated into the order.
Mrs. Grace Lyman was also transfer
red from the Superior, Nebraska or
der Tie degree team under the cap
able leadership of Mrs Anna Chris
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30
BENSON, IOWA

one of the greatest papers which the
world has yet presented for the con-
sideration of mankind, and we believe
that SO many OF the objections made
In this country to the document have
been removed and that the opposition
to its ratification, by the United
States senate, will fade away when it
comes up for action. AS 1t passed the
delegates on yesterday it is free from
many of the objections which existed
against it In the early draft. II the
league Of nations is great thing for
the United States then the present
draft is perhaps as favorable as the
country could ask and the majority Of
our. people will favor its adoption.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30
LEGAL
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
State of Iowa, Crawford County.-In

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
State of Iowa, Crawford County.-In
Probate.
In the District Court of Iowa, in and
for Crawford county-Notice of the
Reading and Probate of Will.
To Whom It May Concern:
You and each Of you are hereby
notified to appear at the court house
in tDenison, Crawford county, Iowa.
on the 1st day of May, 1918, at 3
O'clock p. M, to then and there attend
the probate OF an instrument in writ
ing purporting to be the last will and
testament of Jurgen Wulf. late Of said
county, deceased, at which time and
place you win appear and show cause.
If any you know, why said will should
not be admitted to probate.
In testimony whereof, l have here.
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal OF the district court this 23d
day of April, a. d. 1919.
(seaD o.. w. MONAGHAN.
Ii-N Clerk.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-04-30
NORTH DAKOTA LAND

l60 ACRES, ALL UNDER PLOW.
ready for crop, deep black soil, no
stones, sand or gravel; no buildings:
six miles to town in Barnes county, N.
%. Price forty-nine dollars, very easy
terms; deal with owner. Worth in
vestigation.
$40 acres, splendid grain and stock
farm on Cheyenne river, az miles III
elevator, nearest town Valley City. N.
D.; heavy black soil. good house, full
cellar: three barns, good silo, gram
aries with elevators and scales, good
water, thirty acres good timber; riv.
er runs through one corner of the farm
Price forty-nine dollars. This years
crop by paying for seed. Easy terms.
small payment. Deal with owner. w.
H. Mcpherson. Valley City. N. d. 1874