davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
NfohauL Mcmbcrs at Newark.

Members of the Mohawk Council,
who wish to attend the meeting to
be held in Newark tonight will meet
at the corner of State and Smith
streets in time to take the fast line
car, which leaves there at eight
minutes after five.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
lady Eorestcrs Hold Meeting

The Lady Foresters held Their
regular meeting last night in their
clubrooms and made preparations
for their next meeting to take place
Tuesday, December 81. A social
time is being arranged for this
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
PRESBYTERIAN Ladies' Get Report

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
First Presbyterian church will hold
their regular meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the ladies'
parlor. Members are urged to at
tend this meeting so that a CON-
plete report of the recent supper
and sale may he had at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
youpq Folks Republican Club.

The regular meeting of the roung
Folks Republican Club will be held
in their club rooms in Odd Fellows
hall at s o'clock tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
Raritan Social Club Meet.

The next meeting of the Raritan
Social Club will be held tomorrow
night in Frem hall. All members
are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
Event for Business College

The first reception and dance to
be given by the Perth Amboy Bust
ness College in its classrooms in the
Board of Trade Building, Friday
night, will be exceptionally attrac-
tive because of the presence of Miss
Genevieve Maxwell. the fastest and
most accurate typist in the world.
Miss Maxwell will write $50 words
a minute on a typewriter at a rate
of speed unequaled in typewriter
history. All those who are especial
lyI interested in rapid typewriting
and who desire to witness the DEM
onstration are invited to attend be-
ween 8 and 9 o'clock.
After the reception the two main
;lassrooms, which are divided by a
folding partition, will be thrown
open for dancing.
To the dance are invited most
cordially all students now in attend
ance at the Perth Amboy Business
College, including their invited
friends as well a. all those who
have previously been under Mr..
Lucas Dr. Mr.. Morgenson's instruc-
ton, however many years may have
elapsed since that time. The invi-
tation is also extended to the friends
whom such former students may in
vite.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
Have "ThankSn Meeting

The meeting of the Home Mis-
sionary Society of the First Presby-
terrain church yesterday afternoon
in the chapel was one of the most
delightful held during the past year.
Yesterdays meeting was the annual
Thanks meeting and the ogra
included interesting articles and
messages from the various fields
where the work is carried on.
Mrs. William Woodruff gave a
special word of Thanksgiving. Mrs.
William Meshrow read an article on
The Indian People," Mrs. Stewart
Hill, The Spanish-American peo-
ple;" Mrs. Alfred Mullen. 1.-The Nor
man People," Mrs. John r. Hay
wood. The MoCntaineers." and Mrs.
kerlinger. THE People in the West
ndles. Mrs. Whitney Lesson and
Mrs. FRANK Dorsey sang a duet, ac-
companied by Mrs. Hillock. A let
ter from Miss Jennie Moore. the
missionary in the Southern noun
tains was read which told of her
work and thanked the society for
the barrel which they recently sent
there. Another letter, very long
n interesting. from Miss Ruth
Hancock, the missionary in the
school near Nashville. Tennessee.
was also read and much enjoyed by
the members.
The afternoon concluded with a
social time and refreshments were
served by the committee in charge
81 me afternoon with Mrs. George
Sharp as chairman composed of
Mrs. Leroy Stark, Mrs. Edwin Mokc.
Mrs. William Griswold, Mrs. Her
bert, Mrs. Edgar Kleinhans and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08
Swedish Ladies', Aid Society.

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Swedish Congregational church will
meet in the church on Gordon street
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08

meeting will be held at the home of
the Misses Anna and Mary Sindet.
of Sheridan street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-08

FURNISHED Room; suitable for one or
two. 26G Hobart ST.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
.*,s''*sDS-o-@ds
YULETIDE THORN TREE SAVED
Blooming Glastonbury, Subject of
Beautiful Legends of Christmas,
Was Doomed to Destruction.

0NE of the most beautiful legends
" of Christmas is that of the GlaS-
tonbury thorn The thorn tree grew
at Glastonbury Abbey, in Somerset
shire, and was supposed to have de-
veloped from the staff of Joseph Of
Arimathea. According to the legend,
Joseph came to Glastonbury and while
he was resting on a hill, afterward
known as Weary All HILL he stuck his
staff in the earth. The staff immedi-
ately grew green and budded, and at
Christmas time it blossomed into
beautiful flowers.
One chronicler states that during
Queen Elizabeth's reign the thorn had
a double trunk, but that somewhat
bigoted Puritan, who disliked the tree
because to his mind it smacked of
popery, started to cut it down, and
succeeded in demolishing one of the
trunks. miracle rescued the re-
naming trunk of the tree by causing
a chip of wood to fly up and hit the
Puritan in the eye, while at the same
time he slipped and cut his leg.
Later the tree was grubbed up, but
a number Of smaller trees raised from
slips of the original are said to be
owned by persons in the neighbor-
hood. ,,,
ADVERTISE IN THE REVIEW
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

Gus man, but not of the ring type. With
IN two years he had won the envious
distinction of being a leader in his line
as advance agent and advertising
man.
The shows were off of the road for
the winter season now, and few
days before Christmas there came a
great longing to the wanderer to see
the old friends at home. There was
Mrs. Alice Dalrymple, whose husband
had been the best friend Evans ever
had. There was her house full Of lit
tie children and Ivy Clary's peerless
beauty and grace, who had come into
his life as winning spirit of gentle
ness.
1t was because of his remembrance
of his last Christmas eve in Weston
that he thought of her now. How fer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17

vently he recalled the merry hours
with the brood Of little Dalrymples,
and one incident that had tinged his
whole career, when he and Ivy were
alone trimming the Christmas tree.
She wore rose colored, broad ribbon
belt. and he was steadying her on a
stool. AS she was adjusting some tin
sci its perfumed ends swept his face.
With an impulse he could not analyze
Evans put out one hand, seized the
bit of f1nery and pressed it to his
lips.
"Be careful!" he muttered quickly,
for Ivy had nearly lost her balance.
She had witnessed the fervent gesture
Of Evans In the mirror. She stepped
to the floor, her face crimson, her eyes
showing half fright, and breathless
with emotion. In intense tones he
whispered:
II am thinking Of leaving Weston,
but If you care for me" and then
Mrs. Dalrymple abruptly entered the
room and Evans had no further op-
portunity of seeing Ivy alone. The
next day a position with the circus
was offered and he gave heed to the
call of ambition.
His eyes glOwed now, and there was
a rapt smile on his face as he took
up a pencil and filed in telegraph
blank. 1t was to Mrs. Dalrymple. 1t
read:
''Santa Claus will drop In on your
dear little ones at eight o'clock Christ
mas eve. Have them ready for the
surprise Of their lives. hope that
pretty cousin Of yours is still with
you"
at can't offend her." reflected Evans.
ut may remind. Dear girl the big
success 1 have made shrinks very
small when l think of her precious
worth" and Evans arose to greet the
man who had charge Of the shows
winter quarters.
ave followed your orders, Mr..
Evans" he said. 'The RENDERS are
in excellent shape. I've trimmed them
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Our commerciaIized Christmas.

Christmas is the decoration day of
a commercial age. Then, as an no
other day, we face with compassion
those who have fallen in our battles
for wealth. For moment we think
of the thousands Of children who have
no share in that easy life we give our
children, and must find the seasons
JOY in the charity dinner. Along with
the barter to which we have debased
our giving within our circle of ac-
quaintances, we play at extending the
spirit of the day to those who are
the pawns of our industrial game. The
Salvation army lass, standing cold and
numb on the street corner, collecting
funds for Christmas baskets for the
poor. reminds us of the wreckage left
in the wake of our prosperity. We
give a trif1e to help the poor temper
the bitterness of the year with a
couple of hours good eating.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
asaasaamasaseassassadsa;
Christmas Trees by Million
ATURSERYMEN grow large
IN quantities of Norway

ATURSERYMEN grow large
IN quantities of Norway
spruce for Christmas uses
rather more in the middle West,
where conifers are not common
in the woods, than on the east
ern and western coasts, where
they fringe every hillside. But
the tree most commonly used is
a short-needle pine found in the
woods of Northern Michigan and
Wisconsin. Early in September
the Indians about the lumber
camps of this region are set to
work cutting these trees for the
market, and by early November
a little fleet of vessels makes it's
way down Lake Michigan, a
Christmas tree hauled to the
foremost of each one, that by
this sign all may know that in
their holds is a cargo which
might not tempt Captain Kidd,
but is far more precious than
many a one for which good ships
have been scuttled.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
- - - ~-S--->"-s -
TOY TREE TABLE DECORATION
Miniature Christmas Emblem May Be
Surrounded With Presents Tied
With Red Ribbon.

TGNN~7 ECORATE the table with
ASN1NG Christmas tree, one of the
HZiTH toy ones, and pile around its
SS&W&e% foot a quantity Of presents
tied with red ribbons.
These should be only what a college
man would call "grinds" perhaps
tiny tin piano for a would-be perform
er, a lantern for the one the points of
whose jokes are difficult to see,
placid paper golf bag for the enthusi-
astic player. and so on, each with a
rhyme or quotation, says aHarper's
Bazaar. If one considers a goose a
somewhat undignified bird, ducks may
be exchanged for it, either the domes-
tic fowl or the more expensive canvas
back or redhead. Fried celery is very
good with duck, the crispest pieces
dropped in batter and then cooked in
deep fat. But the apple sauce GRO
quettes should not be omitted even
with this. For this informal dinner
there is a very good and innocuous
drink to serve with the heavy course
sweet cider, spiced and sugared to
taste, cooked ten minutes and served
hot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Eg%SEN1'. E|11g|1IS
FL S'SSyzz1E'

up as you suggested. The wardrobe
has a Santa Claus outfit so you're all
right"
"Goodi" nodded Evans briskly. "T'll
have to start for Weston early, but
people will suppose am giving them
an advance advertising stunt. Some
class to my scheme, eh?"
"You are always original" comment
ed the old circus man.
One of the favorite "Stunts" of Ross
Evans had been to make his advance
route with the high single-seated
buggy and a pair of the circus rein
deers. He was proud Of his team.
II was a 20-mile drive to Weston.
Late In the afternoon, arrayed In
Santa Claus costume, Evans started on
his trip. Mrs. Dalrymple had the lit
tie ones posted at the windows, and
the Christmas tree was lighted. At
the sound of sleigh bells she switched
on the outside electric light. Into the
yard roadway came the most ravishing-
" delightful Kriss Kringle with his
wonderful RENDERS bedecked and daz-
cling with cleaning tinsel and holly.
II was like q dream. those ensuing
two hours. And Ivy assisted, and it
seemed like paradise to the wanderer
to revel amidst such joyous friendli-
ness. And when the little ones had
gone to bed, as on that other Christ
mas eve, he stood beside Ivy.
n am going to tell you what my
heart longed to impart to you just two
yenrs ago tonight" he said.
"Wait," she fiuttered. II can guess,
for I had hoped" and she fitted from
the room. 1t was to return wearing
the roSe-colored sash.
he knew 1t was his answer as she
hid her bluShing face. AS he drew her
20 his arms a peal of merry Christmas
bells echoed forth. And amid the joy
and glamor and love of that radiant
hour, neither saw the shadow of an
other parting.
Some Very Rare Coins.
Some United States coins are very
rare. There are only three of the gold
eagle OF 1913 in existence The gov
ernmpnl owns % 9 OF these. They were
made in tie firSi united States mint,
In Phladelph;a In 1872 copper cent
with iiny silver Spui was Issued
Perhaps none ~ these is III "NiSi' uCe
A. II Millhuuse. who lived near Mnr
physhoro. Ill.,. AT one 'ilae "Nn"1 lie
first five-dollar bill issued by tae Unit.
ed States treasury 1t Was No. |, series
A, issued In March. 1867
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
RING OUT, YE MERRY BELLS!

Ring out ye merry bellsI Welcome
bright icicles!
Welcome, old holly-crowned Christmas
again!
Blithe as child at play, keeping his
holiday.
Welcome him back from the snow peak
and plain.
Up with the holly bough, green from the
Lock up your ledgers and cares for
day;
Out to the forest go. gather the mistle-
toe,
Old and young. rich and poor. up and
awayI
Up with the holly boughs. ay. and the
laurel now:
In with the yule log. and brighten the
hearth;
Quick! here he is again. come with his
joyous train,
Laughter and music and friendship and
mirth.
Up with the holly boughs, high in each
manor house.
Garnish the antlers that hang in the
hail.
Yes, and the meek" of corn with q gay
wreath adorn,
Rich as the bloom on the cottager's
wall.
Wealth has its duties now. Christian, you
will allow;
Think, then. We rich. whilst your tables
are spread
Think of the wretched ones. Poverty's
stricken sons.
Weeping whilst children are asking for
bread
Ring out. We merry bellsl ring till your
music swells
Out Ger the mountain. and far on the
main:
Ring till those cherries ones catch UP
your merry tones,
singing, Come. Christmas again and
again.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
.<"Ss t,..,.,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
Best Of All Holidays

TAKING it all in all, 1t may
4 be safely asserted that
Christmas is the merriest and the
best of all holidays. and one
which is likely to be observed for
ages yet to come. Nations may
rise and fall, new beliefs and re-
ligions may sweep away the old,
but that would seem, indeed, a
dreary and empty year which
brought no merry Christmas in
it's annual round. May old Fa-
Their Time long spare his holt
day to mankind TO gladden. the
hearts Of all with its coming,
and may each Christmas be
still merrier than the last.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
A PEssIMlsT
Duck: I'll bet
] get a raincoat,
or a pair of rub
bers, or some.
thing like that
for Christmas.
coffin-shaped Pie crusts

coffin-Shaped Pie Crusts.
Selden, the antiquary, tells us that
Christmas pies were formerly baked
in a coffin shaped crust to represent
the cratch or manager in which our
Saviour was laid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-12-17
SANTA'S
RENDERS
By May AnnesIey Rigdon
t@. 1920. western Newspaper Union.l

HERE was a past Christmas
eve that stood out In bold
prominence in the mind Of
Ross Evans, rs he lounged
in a luxurious chair in his
room at the hotel and wove
fond, reminiscent, and then
hopeful anticipatory dreams.
Euanc Was q S11cnnSSfI1l cir.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
CHANGE OF LOCATION.

Owing to the delay in the COM
pletion of the new Fort Armstrong
theatre building, in which the Smith
studio was to be located, Mr.. Smith
has taken over the property known
as the Medill residence on the north
west corner of Nineteenth street
and Sixth avenue, three blocks
south of the new theatre building,
which will be reconstructed and
converted into a modern and fully
equipped photo portrait studio, con-
sisting of all the new anu modern
appliances and accessories.
The contract has been given for
the construction of an addition on
the north of the property compris-
ing the skylight room and and fin
ishing departments, which will be
equipped with the most modern
conveniencies and lighting propen-
sites.
This method of locating portrait
studios has become very popular
in most of the cities by the best
photographers for the fact of OBJ
tanning broad and unobstructed
light, which is Of the greatest i'm
portance in producing the most de-
sirable lighting effects in photo por-
traiture.
The date OF the opening Of the
newstudio will be given in the near
future, at which time the members
of the studio will be pleased to
serve their old friends and patrons
and many new ones.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE,
Gen No. S23.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
having ordered the construction Of
a ten-inch sewer on Fifth avenue
from the sewer at Twenty-first
street to the east line Of TWEEN
tieth street, and the ordinance for
the same being on file in the office
of the city clerk of said city, and
said city having applied to the
county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois, for an assessment OF
the cost of said improvement by
special assessment, according to
benefits, said assessment being
payable in 10 installments, each
bearing interest at the rate OF D
per cent per annum, and an as
sessmeht therefor having been
made and returned to said court,
the hearing thereon will be had on
the 23rd day of April, A. D. 1890,
at the hour of 9 O'Clock a. M, or as
soon thereafter as the business OF
the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
iections in said court, before said
day and may, appear on the hearing
and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, April
s, 1920.
JAKE LEFSTEIN,
Officer appointed to make the as
sessment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12

stockyards promises of a minimum
delivery of 1856 carloads today
brought more optimistic outlook
although hundreds of men still
would remain idle.
Because eastern shipments were
cut off, killing necessarily was re-
duced, said Everett c. Brown, pres
ident of the Chicago Livestock eX-
change.
Steel mills at Youngstown, Ohio,
were idle today because of coal
shortage, and steel mills and coke
ovens at Gary. Ind, were crippled
seriously. Nine thousand men
were idle at the American Sheet
and Tin Plate plant at Gary.
Holds Up Lake Traffic.
The Lake Carriers association
at Toledo announced that the OPP
ening today of lake navigation had
been postponed because of the rail
tieup.
In requesting negotiations look
ident Grunau of the local switch
ing toward ending the strike, Pres
mems new association. said con-
tracts the railroads have with the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen
and the Switchmen's Union of
North America do not apply to
members of his union.
They do not affect the member
ship of the Chicago Yardmen's as
ISOLATION" Grunau said, las our
members who were members OF
the other organizations have. in
nearly all cases, their designations
on file.
Therefore no contract signed
in the past has any bearing on the
present walkout."
Should lis demands be met. Cru
nau added. it would be stipulated
that the grants be applied only to
c. Y. A. men and not to the older
organizations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12

Estate of Gustav Stengel, deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed
executrix of the lrst viii aud testament OF
Gustav Stengel. late OF the county OF Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased. hereby
gives notice that she viii appeI before
the probate court OF Rock Island county
at the probate court room. IN the city OF
Rock Island 1T the June term. on the first
Monday IN June. neAt, at which time
all persons. having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to At
tend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are
requested to mike immediate payment TO
the undersigned.
Dated oath day Of March. A. ID. 1920.
EMILY :. STENCIL
Executrix.
MARSHALL & MARSHALL.
Attorneys.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
LEGAL.



Estate of Ec.en Ada C1steei. deceased
The Undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last viii aad testament of
Helen Ada Casteei, late OF the county Of
Rock Island. state OF Illinois. deceased,
hereby gives notice that il Will appear
before the probate court OF Rock ls.aild
county, at the probate court room. in the
city OF Rock Island, at the June term, on
the First Monday in June, next. at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested To attend
for the purpose OF having the same ad-
lusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are
requested 10 make immediate payment To
the Undersigned.
Dated 10Th DAY of March. A. u. 1920.
CENTRAL TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK.
Executor.
BY E H KEEL Trust Oficer
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
CARD OF THANKS.

WE DESIRE TO EXPRESS OUR SIN
cere thanks and gratitude to our many
friends and neighbors. who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and death
of our beloved mother. We also wish
to thank Rev Mr.. Rolf for his tender
words, and all who sent the beautiful
aoral tributes William. Charles. Fred
Raisch and Family.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
REFIrSE

To accept cheap limitations. but in
sist on the Genuine ABRAHAM'S
PECAN ROLLS sold in white boxes
only. bearing ABRAHAMS trade
mark.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
PLEASURE AND COMFORT.

There is pleasure and comfort in
driving car when you are pro-
tected. Our automobile insurance
protects YOU in every way. Law
yer & Main Phone 432.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12

II you have any furniture that
needs fixing we can fix il. Carter
Bros. Phone r. '. 1896. I'D
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
BICYCLES. MOTORCYCLES.

TIRES tALL MAKES, ACCESSORIES
Tor bicycles. motorcycles autos; S45
bicycles. complete. $3.50 tall coiorsl
Five stores: 10 East Third street.
3Q2-4-6-S East Second street. Davenport.
Iowa. Fred Barr Supply House.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12

Our company is absolutely relia-
Bile. Investigate it. Automobile inz
surance. Lawyer G Main. Phone
r. /. 49,. S
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE PREPARED Oh
continued to date covering any real es-
tate IN the county. Prompt and accurate
service AT reasonable rates. Rock Is
land Title & Abstract company; W. J.
Sweeney, secretary. 206-2l2 Central
Trust & Savings Bank building.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
BIDS
CONSIDERED
At CHICAGO

Continued from Page Oue.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
TO EXCHANGE.

SALE Oh EXCHANGE FIVE ACRE
homo in small town. Two hours ride
frog, Chicago. Four-room house, best
of soil My equity. $1,000. E. Hanne-
man, 7142 St. Lawrence avenue, Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12

This IS silk Week At NcCabe's.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WORK WANTED AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
and on Saturdays by boy IA years old.
Phone r. /. 395T-K.