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The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
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 we're gathered round huge oak
to offer a human sacrifice, according
to the druid priests, but st. Winfried
hewed down the great tree, and as II
fell there appeared in its place tnll
young f1r. When st. Winfried saw 1t
he cried to the people that here was
come a new tree, unstained by blood.
which in pointing to the sky showed
them what they were to worship.
"It is the Christ Child" he said.
Garry IL to the castle as your chief,
AID In the future. instead of the bloody
rites Of the druids, your worship shall
be In your own homes, with ceremo-
nies that speak the message Of peace
and good win to ALL"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
There Is Satisfaction
in Trust in the Future

"1HE was shabby and old and
~ stopped. AS she walked along
the streets people turned and
M@ looked after her with plying
eyes and thought to themselves
what hard lot hers must be. Yet,
had they but known the truth she
needed no pity, for, although poor In
material wealth. she was far richer In
other things than many Of those who
looked upon her with compassion. For
her heart was full of contentment, she
had childlike faith and trust In the
future and she was content with her
lot In life, realizing that while she
lacked many Of the things which
wealth could buy, God had given her
many other gifts instead: The full
ness of years, good health, a little
fireside to call her own, an income
which. IL very meager, was enough
to supply her with necessities, and,
best of all, the ability to see and en-
Joy the things which were hers. So,
while the merry Christmas throng
looked at her pityingly as they
passed, she went serenely on her way
rs happy and as much at peace with
everything as II NIL the earth was
hers.-Katherine Edelman.
O0. 1929 Western Newspaper Union.J
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Put Christmas Wreath VI
in Its Rightful Place

@ HEY were putting up the
81 Christmas tree In the village
community house with happy
E&S& anticipations. Meanwhile two
little folks and dog were en-
joying themselves on a big ice cake
along the bay shore. AS the Ice moved
Off with the tide the children laughed
with delight, but Pluto, after dropping
his tnil and thinking a moment, sur
prised them by giving running leap
into the water and striking out for the
shore
Not hong after, Sim Gannett opened
the door Of his boat house 10 see what
the dog was barking about and was
greeted with shower as Pluto shook
himself. Then the dog ran In. stood
upon his hing legs and begged. cock
ing his eyes towards the open door. As
Sim did not understand this Pluto
him towards the doorway. Thinking
that the dog meant something, Sim,
finally looked out and saw the Ice float
ing seaward with the two small figures
upon 1t.
1t did not take the old fisherman
long to get his boat down to the wa
ter and push 1t out through the float
Ing ice, and soon two youngsters and
a happy dog were huddled up in the
bow Of the returning boat.
After the carols were sung that
night, they put the holly wreath that
had graced the top of the tree upon
Sim Gannett's neck, but Sim took 1t
off and put it upon Pluto and he acted
h as though he knew that he deserved
it.-Christopher G. Hazard.
f0. 1923. Western Newspaper Union.)
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
MAKING MERRY
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
I N interesting method Of making
"A Christmas gifts Is described In
A. vuAxcocso ur~uo CoxnDo ptnv,

a N interesting method Of making
~ 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 q waist
this year. but don't know whether
she would rather have black or laven-
der, and It spoils all the fun asking
"As you see, we were q family who
give one another practical presents.
She and I 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 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 q small jewelry box.
Mary's umbrella was mnde from q
toothpick and a dollar bill. Father
gave me tiny dolfs nun in pill
box with ten dollar bill inside, and
he gave mother a bright colored rug
cut from a magazine. Just the size Of
a ten dollar bill. which was pasted
lightly 10 the back.
'The whole thing was rolled on a
stick. It was great fun. and when
the holiday rush was over we did our
Christmas shopping. and none Of the
surprise had been taken away BY ask
Ing Of questions"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Gay Christmas Thrill
the Greatest of All

"HE love In our hearts toward
our fellow men; the happy, ex-
pectant, gay eagerness OF chill
ESEI dren and their joyous, merry
voices; the pure, white, soft
beauty Of snow; the deeply refresh
Ing aroma of the forests which for
brief period we bring into our homes:
the cheer of the home fireplace; the
bringing together of all members OF
the family; the gaiety and the en-
thusiasm of Christmas shoppers; the
stores, decorated and looking their
best In holiday attire; the cordial,
heartfelt greetings which are extended
to us and which we extend to others;
the renewing Of old-time friendships
by the sending Of a bright Christmas
card: the generosity In our souls to-
ward all; the carols which ring out
the Christmas spirit Of ardent worship;
the bright, significant stars twinkling
down from the heavens above; the
simplicity and the beauty Of the Christ
mas senson: all form part OF the
great Christmas thrill. There Is mo
thrill in the world like unto it!--Mary
Graham Bonner,
"a. 1929. Western Newspaper Union.)
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
NNss<Ns~N<%@exN~ze
Chr GhrtHtm,aH Stnru
By KATHERINE RDRLMAN

&c. is23. Western Newspaper Union.)
Y WOULD Ike 10 write stery sweet
OF that night long, long ago
Wbss the Lord Of heavea and earth and sea
Game down to the world below;
Game down 10 earth a. little babe
To lowly nangsr bed
d q stable bare where the oxen stood
While the angels sang o'srhsad.
! you'd like to tell In words that would I've
OF the wonder Of that night
When the hosts Of heaven looked down on earth
Bsthed n holy light;
While the angels sang their songs Of praise
And the star shose bright and clear
] would like to write in words that would thri1
But my pen seems dull from fear.
For know that noss could write Or tel
OF the beauty and wosdsr deep
That lay o's the earth and sly that aisht
While the world was hushsd n sleep;
For nan could ssvss fsthen the lsvs
That wesld bring he Lord Il Al
Dsws fren tn highest essrt Of hssv0
To Rs = .aas1 stall
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
KEEP A CHRISTMAS RECORD

Why wouldn't 1t be fun for fam
lily to keep record book In which to
preserve the interesting things about
the annual Christmas celebration from
year to Year, Some people keep
record OF the important happenings
Of their everyday lives, but II Ii rather
inconvenient for the average person
to take the time to make II complete
enough to be more than date and a
line or two. A Christmas record would
give all the details Of the family's
Christmas presents. the names Of the
guests. the menu Of the Christmas
dinner. the amusements and games,
and maybe a tracing Of the babys
FIRST little shoel Every succeeding
year would add to its value and In
'torest. @ r. wadsworth- n.
@ lsps. Western NsvspsDy ypi1al : J
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

Making an adding machine required
the drilling Of ten holes in plate
thirty-second Of an inch thick, each
hole to be accurate to a thousandth Of
an inch. yet no bigger than. pin In
diameter. Such problem stopped the
manufacture Of the machine on COM
mercial basis until the inventor Of the
calculator could invent a means Of solv-
ing II. The result was a most ingeni-
GUS machine that stands about twelve
inches high.
The drill which was built carries ten
sbindles. each holding drill Of nu-
ber six Morse gauge, which Is about
the size Of the pin Of ordinary use.
Each little silver of steel that does
the work Is driven by D belt operat-
Ing through cam head and there
fore works at the same speed rs that
VI its neishbors. The sctual drilling
reguiree ten sscopdA y ..-..- u
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

Old Santa totll come ,oith his sleigh
and his deer,
His jolly cheeks 0lo,oing, his merry
eyes set
In that laughter of lore pe can neper
forget.
Christmas Is speaking on cheeks that
are red,
Windo,os bloomed yesterday bright
toith sled,
a tool bor, lantern, train and q
Christmas Is speaking In each childish
look,
Telling its story all oper again,
For the cheer and the glory and COM
fort OF men,
For the stoeetenin0 and lifting and
helping of life
Do,on through the dast Of its struggle
and strife.
--Fol0er AcKtnsey In Baltimore Sun.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Significance
@Christn1as
~AKE Christmas
jolly time. !.
The sob ala e;1o;f

Jolly time.
~ The whols signif-
cance of Christmas
Is generosity. charity, good
fellowship and consequent
happiness, and pe mast stand
in Nth this spirit of JOYFUL
ness or admit ourselves as by
no means belonging to the
highest types of humanity. If
We adopt the Irishman's wel-
known and philosophical die
taim, that zone mans as goods
another and some a deal sight
6etther." then iDe Want to DO
a IDEAL sight" in most every
thing, and good fellowship
proclaims that loudest and
longest.
So, go in for a good time in
any old frst-class. fne-edged
way you can get 1t. at home or
abroad, outdoors or in, upstairs
or down, Nth or tOithout the
best means for enjoyment, for
the means can be made; If
you're determined to make 1t,
there is alirays a uay. If you
lack dollars, use pennies; #
you lack pennies, use your
Wits. There are many other
things that you haze in abun-
dance to spend, and you can
spend them by transferring to
others and the general atmos-
phere your optimistic JOYFUL
ness over what you haze. be it
much or little.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Christmas In Little Eyes.

THRISTxAs = ssscssso n ,ittls
~ eyes
Usder tAss speu Of ne ostsms
eaptes:
Sscrsts ore gsotetso - Aeorts that
An sAss u sssass vAss ON secrets
0loso.
Hecrts are Ssetlao - Ssss % ths chine
OF tie spjsndor oW1 sptris of CAristssos
Axd - n ~ Joss esl % n TIE street
Chrtsfmos = spssstso - cAtId svss
ssoesk
An Of ~ svstsvy oosss - AZ osd,
An Of ~ H~seJ Of st1vsr os6 ooJd,
An ~ ~ sea0ic ond sGreoJ of uOAts
k4of sts OdfJ0 ~ Ing 0'tou1f1qD 4(Dn9,
49, eseg ~ 1esseeeee Ul0 {ro>eo
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The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
NOTE OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS
Celebration Of saviours Birth Com
mands Attention Of All Nations
Regardless Of Ravaoes Of War.

On the great feast Of the Nativity.
Christmas, ss It is popularly known.
there Is always note Of hope and
cheer, even when many lnnds are
drenched In blood. 1t was 1917 years
ago that Christ was born. but the mes
sage he brought is as fresh and COM
pelling al It was In the years long ago.
Over the little town Of Bethlehem the
heavenly choir sang "Gloria In Ex-
celsis Deo"-~Glory be to God on high.
and on earth peace to men Of good
WILL" or. az some renderings Of the
Latin text have II, -and on earth peace
and good viii towards men," That
blessed proclamation viii 60 sounding
down the centuries to come until time
shall be no more.
Processing Christmas welcome today
as one Of peculiar Joy and gladness.
The liturdcAl churches celebrate 1t
with impressive services but all God
fearing people. whether they be con-
nected With he Christian body or that,
can but find q thrill and lifting up
Of the soul In meditating upon the
birth Of Jesus end the mighty work
the rsdesmsr came to accomplish.
Christmas comes to rs with its hal
lowed greeting and with an inspirn-
tion for higher purposes and true
Christian charity. May this be truly
happy Christmas for one and all.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
A Late "Ip Arrival
Came Just in Time

"A AoSC ~ <LIlN0A
Came Just in Time
WvERYONE was watching, wait
lN9 Ing. hoping. They all hopes
- "it" would surely arrive on
@ time.
They hoped at" would not
fail them.
"It" helped the Christmas season
30 much.
Everyone and everything loved "its
The children loved at" the grown
ups loved st"
The trees of the forest loved ''it-
And them ut" arrived. "It- arrived
late-almost when everyone was CIV
ing ut" up. But even though '1t~
was a late arrival ut" was not too
late for Christmas day. "It" came
late Christmas eve.
And haven't you guessed what 'it.
WASP
SNOW Of course MARY Graham
Bonner.
20. 1921. Western Nevspspes Uniony
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14
Busy Mailmen Add to
Our Christmas Cheer

ROM house, to house they go
with cards and calendars Of
cheer, presents and surprises.
Always CHEEKY, never COM
plaining. how much they add
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

HRN Always cheery, never COLL
planning, how much they add
to our Christmas Joy and pleasure!
If cross expressions were worn by
those who brought US our Christmas
presents 1t would not be the same.
And yet they work so hard. so over
hard. they carry SO much. and all to
others
Our mnilmen are n pretty wonder
full lot and our Christmas time Is
added to by them to a very big de-
gree.
1t seems as though we should do
our part to give little cheer to our
mailmen in gratitude and appreciation
Of the spirit in which they do their
work.--Mary Graham Bonner.
70 1914. Western Newspaper union.)
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-12-14

Hubby-So you're going to take
part in the Christmas Eve entertain
ment. What part do you take3
wifey-I take the leading part. I'm
Christmas Eve herself.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06
PEQUAMING BRIEFS

Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Almli and
children, residents here for many
years, have moved to L'Anse, where
Mr.. Almli is employed in the Ford
saw mill.
Mrs. Arthur Rose visited Monday
in Baraga with her mother, Mrs.
Draper
Mrs. Ray Van Able and children
left Monday for Shawano, Wis, to
visit at the Van Able home.
Frank Robinson, the efficient stage
driver, on Monday started on another
four-year contract of carrying the
mail between Pequaming and L'Anse.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Hermanson and
son of Mexico arrived last Saturday
and are guests of Mrs. Edward Nil
sen.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Swan of Stur-
geon Bay arrived last friday to Wis
it with Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Swan.
Russell Miron had his left leg in
jured at Camp Ia last aSturday, be-
ing caught between car and the en-
gine. He was taken to the hospital
at Hancock in the ambulance for med
ical treatment.
Miss Ethyl Larson of Ishpeming
arrived last Friday for a brief visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Larson.
Miss Lola Robarge of. Houghton
will teach the fifth and sixth grades
in our school here the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Almli and chill
dren have moved to L'Anse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Thoresen and
children have moved to Zeba, where
they will reside, Mr.. Thoresen being
employed in the Ford mill at L'Anse.
Odile Pelkie left Monday for Es-
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06
CONVICTION

June 26. 1923.
Mrs. Chas. Carlson and Mrs. j. A.
Johnson were Ishpeming visitors this
week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton E. Erickson
and son Enar motored to Houghton
last Thursday.
The Misses Lind, who are working
at Negaunee are spending a weeks
vacation at their home here.
The board of education met Mon
day and hired teachers for the coming
The following people took in the
ball game at L'Anse last Sunday: Ell
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06

mer Gustafson, Enar Erickson. Chas
and John Miettunen, julius, ePter and
Eddie Foy.
Jack Budreau of L'Anse was a
caller here Saturday last.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06
Page Five

year.
Chas. Anderson, Arthur Raumback.
Elmo Anderson, William Kyrola and
Richard Chenney were Marquette Wis
itors last Sunday.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06
NOTICE

NOIICE
l will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by Mrs. Mary Chose,
my wife, she having left my home.
Eugene Chose,
1924 Baraga, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06

LAND FOR SALE-Two parcels of
land in Lot 2, one situated south of
Fair grounds, next to the railroad
track, the other on road to the
cemetery. pa acres in each par
eel. Will sell as a whole or in lots.
Barney Joiner, Baraga, Mich. 6-8-4
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06

Odile Pellsie left Monday for Es-
canada for several days visit.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-07-06

6-22-4
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
MRS. HARDING IMPROVING

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 25- Mrs. Harding continues to improve steadily. She has abandoned her wheel chair and now moves about unassisted She and the President are planning to leave for Florida early in March.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
BANDITS GET $50. 900

NEW YORK Jan. 25-Two mes sengers of the Municipal Bank were held up by four bandits in the Flat bush section of Brooklyn yesterday and relieved of s50,00O, The bandits escaped.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
FUR IMPORTS INCREASE

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 25- The value of fur imports for the first nine months of last year. com pared with the corresponding per iod of the previous year, showed an increase of 162 per cent, according to announcement made by the de partment of commerce.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
BRIDGE IS SWUNG

The Panama river steel bridge was swung yesterday and Is now resting on the concrete piers, un- supported by false work. The false work is being cleared away as rapid ly as possible and the final riveting is being rushed to completion.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

John Michley, who arrived from the States on the Tuesday train, enroute to Fairbanks, reports hav- ing seen Pete Schmidt in Seattle and says the oldtimer of Nenana ap- peared to be having the time of his life.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

T. 4. Cameron and wife, who ar rived from the lower river district several days ago, will return to Ne mana from Fairbanks tomorrow.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
BoRAH WANTS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. 25- Senator Borah has announced that it is his intention to renew his pro- posal for world economic confer ence He will offer resolution next Monday requesting the President to call such a conference. **~.:=-...
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

John Michley, well known oldtim- CT. returned from the States on the last train and says he is glad to get back. He will try to get into the mining game again.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

There is considerable talk here of the installation of a hydro-elec- tric plant on the Tanana river at Bates rapids, just across the island from Fairbanks, the distance being not over three miles. It is claimed 10000 horsepower can be develop ed there easily.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Assistant Auditor Palmer went to Chatanika today on official busi- ness. He will leave for the coast tomorrew
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

There is considerable agitation in Fairbanks for an excursion to Ne mana to view the completed bridge over the Panama river. It is be- lieved a large number will make the trip if an excursion is arranged af- ter the return of milder weather.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

It is estimated that the autos of the Fairbanks district consumed gas oline to the value of approximately S80,000 last year. The consumption it is believed, will be even greater this season as there will be many more cars in use.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25
News : FAIRBANKS Notes
Peter SteiI, Correspondent

Emil Pozzi, proprietor of the In- ternational Cigar Store who was ta- ken into custody last week on a charge of violating the dry law, and who later entered a plea of guilty before Commissioner Boyd, was up for sentence yesterday morn ing and fined the sum of s75O and costs. The raid on his place yielded about 1,700 bottles of home brew, some of which is said to exceeded the kick limit by forty per cent.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Dave Fairburn, who has been sta- toned at the local depot and freight office of the Alaska Railroad dur ing the last year has been trans ferred to Anchorage and will leave for the coast shortly to take up his new duties.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The N. c. is setting a good ex- ample by removing the snow drifts remaining after the recent storm.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Among the recent arrivals 1T town are H. Faulkner, o. J. Corn wall, C. c. Jones, F. A. Hansen C. H. Chapin, Henry Crook, J. J Kestly, J. A. Palmer. Frank Rogers
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Ed Farney, business man of Olnes who was in town this week reports that there are about fifteen plants in operation on Dome creek this winter and that there will be several additions before sluicing starts. Con- siderable prospecting is in progress.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

C. A. Smith is a guest at the Southern hotel.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Mike Gillis left for Circle Hot Springs today to spend a month or two at the popular health resort.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

o. J. Cornwall, travelling man, IS a recent arrival in Fairbanks.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The city council held meeting on Tuesday night but only routine business was transacted.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Pedestrians are loud in their com plaint regarding snow conditions on the bridge. The snow is piled high where the foot path used 70 be, and has become so slippery as to be dan gerous.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The mail arriving from the coast on Tuesday was handled with dis patch by the postoffice force, all the letters being in the boxes by nine o'clock.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

MT. and Mrs. Luther Schooling came up from Nenana for the Elks celebration and for a visit with their numerous friends in Fairbanks.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Frank Miller left for Dome creek today to resume his prospecting.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Such satisfactory results have at tended the use of Suntrana coal at the Detention hospital, that coal burners are to be installed at the federal jail immediately.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The town has rather deserted appearance as the result of the de parture of the Anchorage excursion ists.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

The Fairbanks Commercial Clul will hold a meeting tomorrow night
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Fairbanks thermometers register ed 52 degrees below zero at four o'clock this morning and it was 42 below at noon today.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Mrs. Jeanie Shaffer is 8 visitor Sin town from the Twelvemile dis trict.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

J. Johnson has returned to Fair banks from a trip to the States as 8 member of the marshal's party which took several prisoners Outside.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

It is reported here that Marsha Bert Stevens has made arrangement in the East for the purchase of
 gold dredge for use on Goldstrean
The Nenana news., 1923-01-25

Reports from Southern California state that all of the following we'll known former residents of Interior Alaska are now on the road to pros perity in the south: Howard Merritt, Joseph E. Clark, John Moe, Dr. H. U. McCallum, Jerry Paulson, John Metzgar, Joe Miller. Pete Buchholz Billy Kingston, Tex McIlroy, George Pennington, Bert Day, and Dr. Holmes.