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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17

~ OUISE had not been ob1ivious to
the courteous 'How Dc you do's'
and attempts at conversational
least those that could be appropriate
~ engaged In from the other side Of
the bars. The conversation assumed
such q form as: 1.-TWO fves, a ten
or some ones?" with an accompanying
smile. Today, as she entered the
great, white stone building, she made
q resolve. She wrote her check and
approached the desk. The smile and
the same "How do you dof" greeted
Louise. She hesitated, then nerved
herself to meet the occasion and
with quivering smile burst forth:
"Did-didn't I meet you at the UNI
versity Of Chicago2 It seems to me ]
did. T."
"N-um, well yes, perhaps. Yes, ]
believe you are right" acQuiesced
Bert, putting down some figures In the
little handbook so vigorously that the
pen point protested sputteringly, max.
ing the ink fly to the right and left.
Looks like Christmas Is making IN.
roads In my bank account. Oh, but
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Auxiliary O. E. S.


Christmas was the theme of the
celebration at the regular monthly
session of the auxiliary of the Order
of Eastern Star, held Tuesday after
noon, at the Masonic hall, when near
ly forty members braved the storm
to be present. Hostesses for the
day were Mesdames Luke Cowan, D.
H. Budd, R. M. Esgar, D. E. Moser,
FIN Newkirk, George Russell, R. E..
Seitz and ]. S. Simpson; while the
president in the chair was Mrs. C.
l. Beverage. The brilliant Christ
mas tree that adorned the richly
spread supper table, bore a treat for
every n present, to be delivered by
Santa Claus, who bore the name of
Mrs. Esgar. During the guessing
contest, Mrs. E. E. Stone proved her
self the clever prize-winner. AS a
fitting conclusion to the evening,
Mrs. ". Friend Day led the company
in the singing of the Christmas song:
"Holy Night" The next meeting of
the Auxiliary, which would come reg
ularly on the afternoon Of January
IL, will be omitted Co make place
for the annual dinner, at which the
husband Of each member is to be q
guest.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17

Helping Santa Claus
Assistants Needed

~
MER children had had such a jolly
~ Christmas. Their Joy and de-
light had been a Joy and delight
to see. But that Christmas afternoon
she heard Of a story that saddened
her. A little girl and a little boy had
gathered a tree from the woods and
had left 1t for Santa Claus to trim.
Eagerly Christmas morning they
had gone down stairs to see the tree,
but 1t was just as they had left 1t.
Santa Claus had not come, and they
had followed ell the rules they had
been told about calling up the chimney
to him.
Their family were both poor and
lacking In imagination.i Struggle and
Ill health had driven any lurking
imagination from them.
So she went that evening, her arms
laden with tree decorations and odds
ana ends OF candles and toys and
asked II she might trim the tree. The
next morning the children were told
that Santa Claus had not forgotten
them-he had had to dash over q
the next town to do 80 much that ae
hac been delayed. Santa Claus needs
his assistants and no Job IN the world
Is much more fun than that Of be
ing an assistant to Santa Claus
Mary Graham Bonner.
"a 1916. western Newspaper uniop.,
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
The Lonely Old Ladys
Christmas Valentine

MHE lonely old lady a In the
w twilight as the evening star
looked In through the window
and wondered why she seemed SO sad.
The star was bright enough that Christ
mas Eve to guide anyone to gladness,
but she who sat there did not appear
to know it. There were yet a few
sparks amid the ashes Of the hearth
fire, and warmth had not wholly de-
parted from the room; there were
points Of light in the maze Of mem
cries that kept the past alive, and at
heart the silent thinker was not cold;
but darkness was creeping over soil
tude, and time was registering age,
and the old lady was lonely.
There was a picture on the wall
Of one who had been the strength and
Joy Of earlier days, but years had
passed yer his grave In a distant
land.
There were other pictures looking
down upon her with young and happy
faces, but they were pictures Of chill
dren who had blessed other homes,
placed about to keep company with
her dream children, and reminding her
now again that she had none.
So the star might have known that
there was easOn for p~ensiveness as
it tried to penetrate the gathering
gloom and the mystery. But whether
it learned the secret or not, It wit
messed as 1t watched, a light In the din
room. For she had taken from a port
folio her most precious possession, and
she was smiling upon it. 1t vas an
old valentine, the last that she had
received from him who had never re
turned. It was inscribed ITO M
Valentine" Upon it sat Cupid, In &
wreath Of forget-me-nOts, holding
high pyramid Of large roses Over {
large, circular spider web, with TIVE
hearts entangled In It'll
The star must have recognized tina
1t was shining upon the deathlessnesl
Of love, and helping it to share thu
Christmas fellowship and cheer
| Christopher g. Hazard.
CA. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.O
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Chrfsfmas Creens

The custom Of hanging evergreens
In the house during the yuletide orlgi-
nally had a purpose beyond that OF
decoration IN Olden days each kind
Of evergreen vas believed to confer
special blessings on those who passed
beneath It's Doughs 70 pass under
holly insured good fortune throughout
the year. bay meant victory, while lau-
rel was supposed to impart a spirit 81
beauty and poetry
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Twenty Years Married.

County Treasurer and Mrs. ]. S.
Taylor celebrated their twentieth
wedding day, last Saturday, by in
viting a few friends as guests at
dinner, in their home on South
Church avenue. The friends, invited
to share the happy celebration, were
Messrs. and Mesdames W. D. Bell,
E. P. Ballantyne, W. F. Cowan, C. w.
Long, Mrs. w. Y. Smith and Miss
Sylvia Smith. It was in Bozeman,
in the house of their present resid-
ence, that Lola Puthell and j. S.
Taylor were united in marriage,
twenty years ago. They have been
honored citizens during the years
since, and the anniversary was recog-
nized by the friends with a gift Of
sherbet glasses, w. D. Bell making
the presentation speech, in behalf Of
the group.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
n DAY OF DAYS

~ ING put glad bells r the
w eaFth=ChFistmas has come
~ aEain! Ring out the glad
tidlngs from land to land, from
shore to shore in DeaIs OF sound
ing Joy, in crashing strains Of
tumuItuOus welcome. ChristmasI
the day Of daysl has come to
cheer and gladden. the earth
again, to bring each ana every
n OF us new hope and new
faith. The old and the young,
|. the grave and the gay, look for
it's coming with h same eager
; ness and delight, with the same
confidence and optimism. For we
never grow too old to catch the
!. message OF Christmaaj each year
but adds to the delight vita
: which we greet IL. Perhaps, as
little children this delight mani
Tested itself more plainly, yet
. Il was not ~ deep, as heartfelt,
as that which comes az we grow
Z older, for each ChriBtmas has
added unto itself so many dear
associations, - many precious
I. memories that we ind ourselves
treasuFing the day more and
4 more as tine years 20 Dys The
love OF those around OuF WI
z home and hearth, the Kind re-
\ membrance and good wishes OF
our friends, the host OF sweet
Z unfOrgettable things that are
ours at this time makes Christ
Z mas stand out iR our memories
a. = day Of happiness untold.
4 Let the glad bells peal their
= tidings Of JOy-let holly and
mistIetOe hang everywhere-Iet
merriment and Thanksgiving and
\ feastinS prevail-fOF Christmas
+ has come again!-Katherine
y EdeIman.
a C6. 1926. Western Newspaper Unionl
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Christmas Pageant.

Christmas Pageant.
The young people of Morton Me-
mortal church invite all friends to
attend their Christmas pageant, next
Sunday evening, December 10, at
1880 o'clock, at the church on the
corner of East Lamme and North
Church streets. This will be: "The
Kings Tribute" illustrating the
principles of giving for Christmas,
by means of music, dialogues and
tableaux in beautiful and artistic
fashion. Twenty-four persons will
pose in the last scene, when Miss
Ruth Harding will sing the tenderly
beautiful Manager Song"
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
L. O. F. Club.

Mrs. Frank Ham and Mrs. William
Lawrence were ~hostesses, Monday
afternoon, at the home of Mrs.
Lawrence on South Fifth avenue.
The L. o. F. club members enjoyed
the game Of bridge, with guests
present, Mesdames Frank Anderson,
Ed Mardis and G.. J. Sears. Attrac-
tive refreshments were served by the
~hostesses, at the close Of the after
noon.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Merry Mothers Club.

Mrs. Roy Houser and Mrs. Everett
Bohna entertained the Merry Moth
ers club, Thursday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Houser. The twelve
members Of the club were all pres
ent, with Mrs. Elmer Larsen and
Mrs. Bert Moore Of Lewistown as
guests for the afternoon. An cleo
ton named Mrs. i. D. Westlake as
president of the Merry Mothers for
the coming year; Mrs. Bohna, vice
president; and Mrs. Houser, secre-
tary-treasurer. A Christmas grab
bag made enjoyable feature of enter
tainment, in addition to visiting
about the attEactively served refresh
ment trays.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
PAGE THRKR
sue WII.w 20 ID reply.

"SUre I WILL" Was the reply.
So Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas and the
baby were taken to q hospital after
both Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas had agreed
to accept the test as final.
The result Of the experiment was
that Mr.. and Mrs Thomas and tho
baby were shown to have blood OF the
same type. Thomas accepted the test
as final, ever though It was explained
that Il was not absolutely conclusive.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
P. E. 0. Club.

christmas Carols" made the study
topic of the P. E. o. club, in its ses-
sion, last Monday afternoon, at the
home Of Mrs. C. Korsland on South
Wilson avenue. Mrs. C. E. Sine
brought interesting material, telling
Of the history and the value of
Christmas music. She then sang two
solos to illustrate her talk, with Mrs
Korslund playing the accOmpani-
ment.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
O. C. Card Club.

The six couples Of young people
by name the o. C. Card club, will
hold evening session, next Saturday,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Wilkin, on North Church avenue,
The men of this club are all veterans
of the Spanish-American war and
their gatherings r rich in reminis-
censes of war time.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
THE CHRISTMAS TOY

Hi LO Club.
The two-table bridge club, named
"Hi LO," enjoyed game session last
Thursday, at the home of Mrs.
Thomas McCluskey on South Black
avenue.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17

Merry Wives Meet.
On Friday afternoon of this week,
the Merry Wives hold session a. the
home Of Mres. ]. A. Bartholomew,
on South Black avenue. Hand work
on Christmas gifts takes the place
of the proposed tree program, which
will be held over until another week.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Mrs. Maxy Hostess.

Mrs. MaXy Hostess.
Mrs. Will Maxey entertained a
group of friends, last Saturday eve
ming, at her home on South Sixth
avenue. Two tables were occupied
by the guests, while playing bridge
and while partaking of the supper
menu of Mrs. Maxey's service.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17

In ome countries 1t is regarded as
unlucky to carry anything from the
house Christmas morning until some.
thing has been brought In.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
Outgrow TOys

After the children have Outgrown
toys father doesn't have much fun on
Christmas.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-17
News Of Society
Bappy Happenings

The blessed Christmastide captivates Bozeman citizens, during
these days now in action; and the social functions of the week
are simultaneous with the shopping expeditions.
1t is thrilling action, in the degree that it turns everybody
old and young-intO the realm of magic gift land; and the hap
piness is there so real that no time is taken for ordinary assem-
bies. We sing the reflex value of:
THE CHRISTMAS TOY
An envoy Of joy, each tiny toy,
Glinting with holiday glamOr bright;
Evolved, each girl and boy to upbuoy
Through the holidays sea Of delight;
Bearing each mother new youth in her heart;
Luring each daddy by genius and art.
Thanks be for the blessing, the season brings
The message that round each tiny toy cings!
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19

probe of tho staying which rocked iilmdom, but today his chiof deputy Buron Fltts, admitted that tho oi- ice was working on q new angle in the case.
 "Other than to say that l have been working on new angle of the Taylor murder case, I am unable 10 give out any information at pres. ent," Mir, Fits said.
 Asked fl he had questioned a Margery Berger in connection with the investigation, Fitts replied; 'J cannot discuss that because Mir Reyes has tho entire matter in his hands and is still in the cast work ing on the case"
 Taylor man with n picturesque career behind him, with a taste for literature and fine living, and one Of the most prominent of the motion picture directors, was shot in his bachelor apartments here by a hand which so far has remained unidcnti- fled.
 The last person known 10 have seen him alive was Mabel Normand, film star, who had been paying him n call, but she failed 10 throw any light on the killing at tho suhse- quent inquest
 Following the staying, Taylor'e servant, Edward Sands. disappeared and although countrywide hunt was started, Sands never was ap. prehended.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
VERA AND CARROLL
 DISAGREE ON ASHES
Play by Countess of Cathcart
 May Leave Boards as Result

Washington, March 19 Pl-Thc Countess of Cathcart and Earl Car roll appear to be at the parting of the ways in their week-old venture as star and producer, respectively, Of the countess play "Ashes of Love-"
 Carroll, who put on the play here last Monday, said in New York last night that he had sold his interest in 1t to the countess because she in. sisted upon an immediate presenta- ton of it on Broadway. At the same time announcement credited to the countess vas made here that she had asked Carroll 10 close down the show tomorrow and cancel its New York engagement, and that "he said he would think it over"
 The countess was represented as being already tired of the footlights while Carroll said she is seeking q theater in New York for her play.
 The statement quoted Countess Vera as blaming Carroll for the plays chilly reception here and in London, saying he "misbranded" it as autobiographical. whereas 1t was psychological study of woman going through unusual experiences" rather than . narrative of her elope- ment to South Africa with the Earl of Craven.
 q almost tainted when I heard that pre-curtain speech warning the audience that the play would be portrayal of my own life" she said. There are similarities between it and my own life. yes, but there arc differences.
 "Englishmen are scorning the presentation of Ashes in London. because of the stories they have read of my detention at Ellis Island and my alleged presence at Mir, Carroll's bathtub party. They believe l did those things to gain publicity. But I am as innocent as q newborn babe"
 She plans 10 write plays, novels and short stories in New York, where she thinks the remuneration will be greater than In London, the story continued, but will spend vacations in England with her children.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
EAST HADDAM TOWN
 RECORDS RECOVERED
But Mysterious Part Is That They Were Washed Ashore An
 Martha's vineyard

East Haddam, Conn March l9 P>-Mystery surrounds tho recovery of vital statistic records of Moodus and this town for the years 1905 and 1908, washed ashore at Martha 8 Vineyard, Mass. several days ago, US their loss had not been noticed here. Nor could town officials account for their recovery at Martha's Vineyard Island,
 One possible solution offered by Town Clerk Wilbur c. Root was that children playing near the office Of Il former official when the records were being moved several months ago, had picked up a bundle of the records and thrown them into tho river from where 1t foatcd up the coast
 All but a few records on the out side of the bundle were intact and unspoIcd by tho water, 1t was re- ported.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
City Advertisements

Sealed Proposals will be received by the Board of Water Commission CTS at their Room 2O5, City Hall, New Britain. Conn, until 1900 Noon Standard Time, Monday. April 12. 1926, for laying approximately 4,7o0 feet of 12 inch Cast Iron Water Mains In Ellis. East and Stanley streets under Contract "J'; S,25Q feet of l2 inch Cast Iron Water Mains in East street, under Contract K" and 4,30O feet of F inch Cast Iron Water Mains in East Main street and Newington avenue under Contract "L."
 The Board will furnish all Cast Iron Pipe, Specials and Valves, re- quired.
 Proposals and Specifications may be secured at the above office.
 The City or Board reserves the right 10 reject any or all bids. or to accept any bid, whether the lowest or not, should the Board deem 1t to be for the best interests Of the City of NeW Britain.
 Board of Water Commissioners,
 Frank J. O'Brien, Clerk
 Joseph D. Williams, City Engineer
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
City Advertisement
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS


 The City ot Now Britain, acting through the Committee on school Accommodations Of the School Board, will receive bids for the con. structiou of the Nathan Hale School AnneN to he erected on Fremont Street in said City,
 Each bidder shall, as an evidence of good faith, enclose with his seated bid certified check or bid bond for u sum equal 10 ton N0cD per cent of said hld the samo to be made payable 10 the Treasurer of the City of New Britain. Said chrrk or hid bond 10 be held In escrow by the Chairman of the Committee until the contracts have been award CT when said checks or bonds will be returned to their authors. Fail. ure on the part of the successful bid. der 10 properly execute n contract for the work in question shall forfeit said check or bond, and it shall be- come the property of, and shall be paid to the said City of New Britain The whole amount or such portion as necessary shall be used to mako up the difference between tho bid of the deCaulting bidder and that of the next lowest bidder; the balance. if any, of the same, shall be returned to its author
 The Contractor to whom this work is awarded, shall within ten Qo) days after signing of contract, fur nish the Owner with a satisfactory surety bond in the sum of fifty (5oGt) per cent of the amount of said contract, conditioned upon the full and faithful performance of said contract.
 The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids; to accept any bid; or to invite new proposals as it may deem most advisable for the interests of the city.
 Sealed bids marked on the out side "Proposal for Nathan Hale School Annex" addressed to MT Joseph NJ. Haloran, Chairman, shall be sent to the office of the Arch- teCt Max J. Unkelbach, 52 Main St, New Britain, Conn.,, not later than 12 o'clock, noon, Friday, April 2, 1926.
 Sealed bids will he received under the conditions above noted for the General Contract, also for the Heat ing, Plumbing and Electrical work, each to be awarded as a separate contract.
 Contractors may obtain plans and specifications at the office of the Architect by making a deposit for tho same; Twenty C$20.00) for tho General Contract, Ten tS1000) Dol lars for separate contracts; said money will be refunded upon return 10 the Architect of plans and spoCi- fications, with bid, in good condition. THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN BY COMMITTEE ON
 SCHOOL ACCOMMODATIONS,
 JOSEPH M HALLORAN.
 Chairman
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
MARRIED 2 MONTHS, QUITS HER HUSBAND
Mrs. Helen IhOrne Says Honey.
 moon Proved Her Mistake

New York, March 19 R'-Mar- ried only two months, Mrs. Helen M. Hayemeyer Thorne, Maynower descendant, has separated from Henry Sanford Thorne, who also is socially prominent.
 Mrs, Thorne, a great -granddaugh- ter of William r. Havemeycr, thrice mayor of New York, left her hus- band Saturday night, according 10 the Now York Times, and is with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. John F. Havemeyer, at Ardslcy- Hudson. Mrs. Thorne is a descendant through her mother oi Mary Chiffon, q pas sengcr on the Mayhowtr.
 Mir. Thornc is a son Of Dr, Vic for Thorne of New York, and q grandson of Samuel Thorne former head Of the Yale music school. He was graduated from Yale in 1920,
 Mrs Thorne said she will remain with her parents for a week before taking any legal action. She ex- pressed doubt Of n reconciliation and said that differences which arose on her honeymoon which end d three weeks ago showed her mar riage had been q mistake,
 She would not give her reason for the separation and Mr. yhornc would not comment on 1t.
 They were married January 16 last On the eve of sailing on their honeymoon, Mir. Thorne was sued by his first wife. Mrs. Bel Bacon Thorne. who sought to set aside an agreement made after she obtained her divorce in 1920. Under this agreement Mir. Thorne paid her s4- QUO in full settlement, nullifying q previous agreement under which she received s1,200 year alimony.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-19
FINALLY ADMIT
 CASE IS RE0PENED
Los Angeles Prosecutor Working
 on Taylor Mystery

Los Angeles, March 19 Pp-The district attorneys office here ad- mltted today after two weeks of denials that 1t has reopened in- vestigation of the killing here in February, 1922, of William Desmond Taylor noted moving picture direc- tor.
 District Attorney Asa Reyes, who is in New York, has repeatedly de- niied that he was starting a new